Copa Libertadores holders Boca Juniors crashed out of the tournament at the semi-final stage on Wednesday night after a thrilling second half in the Maracanã which saw them take the lead through Martín Palermo before hosts Fluminense hit back with a three-goal blitz in the closing half hour. Fluminense, who've never got this far in... Continue Reading →
Argentina and Boca’s starting XIs vs. Mexico and Fluminense
Boca Juniors take on Fluminense in the second leg of the Copa Libertadores semi-final on Wednesday night, needing to win or get an extremely high-scoring draw in the Maracanã (the first leg was 2-2). Much later - a midnight kick off Argentine time - the selección will be renewing their rivalry with Mexico in San... Continue Reading →
Selection issues, and selección issues
Two big matches on Wednesday: Argentina take on Mexico in San Diego in the first of their two end-of-season friendlies (they'll play the United States at the weekend), and Boca Juniors walk out at the Maracanã in Rio de Janeiro to take on Fluminense in the second leg of their Copa Libertadores semi-final. The holders... Continue Reading →
Copa Libertadores 2008: semi-final second leg kick off times
By Thursday morning, we'll know the identities of the finalists in one of the most open Copas Libertadores for years. On Tuesday night, Liga de Quito host Club América of Mexico in the first semi-final, whilst Wednesday sees Copa holders Boca Juniors visit Brazil's Fluminense in the Maracanã. Kick off times for both matches right... Continue Reading →