Looks like Ischia for Racing as Borghi declines
The search for Luis Zubeldia’s replacement as Racing manager looks to have been resolved after first choice, Claudio Borghi ruled himself out leaving the door open for Carlos Ischia. It […]
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Velez progress in Sudamericana at expense of Belgrano
Trailing 1-0 from the first leg in Cordoba, Velez Sarfield came back to win and take their place in the last 16 of the Copa Sudamericana. Velez produced one of […]
Racing’s miserable week continues with cup defeat
The weekend defeat and subsequent departure of manager, Luis Zubeldia was confounded last night as Racing limped out of the Copa Sudamericana following a 2-0 defeat to Lanus. Two goals […]
Independiente move quick to appoint De Felippe
Independiente have wasted no time in appointing Miguel Angel Brindisi’s replacement as they seek to win promotion straight back to the Primera Division. The man tasked with that is Omar […]
Newell’s Old Boys show no signs of slowing down as they sweep aside Gimnasia
Last season’s Torneo Final Champions may have lost manager Tata Martino to Barcelona and main striker, Nacho Scocco to Brasil but Newell’s Old Boys showed once again why they are […]
History made as San Lorenzo suffer defeat to Quilmes
The final game of Round 4 was not only the best game of the weekend’s fixtures but was significant in that it was the first time that all of the […]
Sunday: River and Boca lose to Colon and Estudiantes
River Plate were finally able to field new signing, Teo Gutierrez but were still surprisingly beaten in El Monumental by Colon. Despite bossing the game and having almost 70% possession […]
Independiente’s nightmare continues as pressure on Brindisi grows
Independiente suffered another defeat in the Nacional B yesterday at the hands of Atletico Tucuman as their bid to win promotion straight back to the Primera looks in real doubt. […]
Zubeldia set to be the first managerial casualty
Friday’s home defeat to Arsenal is almost certainly going to be Luis Zubeldia last in charge of Racing. 1 point from the opening 4 rounds and defeat in the first […]
Saturday: Argentinos win again to go top
Argentinos Juniors fine start to the Torneo Inicial continued as Caruso Lombardi’s men edged Tigre thanks to Daniel Villalba’s fine goal. Their third consecutive win gives them the early lead […]
Gimnasia’s fine start and Racing’s woes continue
Gimnasia La Plata continue to impress on their return to the Primera as they came from a goal down to defeat Belgrano 2-1 in Cordoba. Two second half goals from […]
River Plate earn long awaited victory over San Lorenzo
River Plate earned a valuable 1-0 victory last night in the first leg of their Copa Sudamericana tie with San Lorenzo. Having not won in the Nuevo Gasometro since 2004 […]
No separating Monday’s teams as Round 3 comes to an end
First up, in Floresta, All Boys and Velez fought a pretty even game in which neither side could really grumble with the 1-1 scoreline. Mauro Zarate made his first start […]
All of Sunday’s Primera action….
A Sunday which saw several of Argentina’s heavyweights in action produced some interesting results. Boca Juniors bounced back from their defeat earlier in the week to defeat Atletico Rafaela in […]
Argentinos shock San Lorenzo and Gimnasia win the battle of the new boys
Title hopefuls, San Lorenzo were brought back down to earth last night suffering an emphatic 3-0 defeat to relegation tipped, Argentinos Juniors. Despite having the better of the game, Caruso […]
First wins of the season for Arsenal and Colon
Gustavo Alfaro’s, Arsenal got their first win of the season over newly promoted Olimpo in Sarandi last night. A quick-fire double before half time took advantage of Olimpo’s defensive frailties […]
Scocco proves equally deadly in Brasil
Former Newell’s Old Boys striker, Nacho Scocco showed Internacional fans just what a shrewd piece of business it was to sign him last night, scoring 2 goals in his sides […]
Lanus heap pressure on Zubeldia with cup win
Young, under-fire Racing manager, Luis Zubeldia had to face his angry public last night as his Racing side lost again, this time in the first leg of their Copa Sudamericana […]
Argentina impress in win over Italy
Argentina’s squad players gave a useful reminder that there is more to the side than just Captain, Lionel Messi. Minus Messi and Sergio Aguero, Alejandro Sabella was forced to shuffle […]
Newell’s win thriller in La Bombonera
Newell’s Old Boys began their title defence last night with several key members missing and managed to come from behind twice to beat Boca Juniors in La Bombonera. All 5 […]
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