There were two matches in the Copa Argentina on Tuesday, meaning the quarter-final lineup is now almost complete (the remaining tie, between Barracas Central and San Lorenzo, has been postponed for a second time due to security concerns, and rescheduled for next week). In the earlier match, top flight Belgrano de Córdoba were well beaten,... Continue Reading →
Copa Argentina 2011-2012: the competition so far
It's been relatively unheralded here on HEGS so far, but Hand Of Pod listeners will be aware that there's a new competition in Argentine football this season which is well underway. The Copa Argentina is the AFA's first attempt at a regular knockout competition since the 1970 edition - the second - was abandoned at... Continue Reading →
Apertura 2011: Tigre lose again, Independiente and Colón are the big winners (video)
The penultimate round of the 2011 Torneo Apertura ended on Thursday night with wins for Independiente and Vélez Sarsfield against San Lorenzo and Tigre respectively. On Wednesday, Arsenal de Sarandí became the first side all season to score twice against Boca Juniors - but still couldn't beat them - and Colón won 1-0 away to... Continue Reading →