Argentinos Juniors win has huge implications at both ends of the table
Argentinos Juniors surprise 2-0 win over River Plate has perhaps handed the title to Newell’s Old Boys (if they win tonight) and lifted them away from, what is now looking […]
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Independiente fail to take advantage and Godoy Cruz thrash Arsenal
Time is running out for Independiente and yesterday’s home game with Estudiantes was a great opportunity to win and heap more pressure on Argentinos Juniors. However, neither side really did […]
Surprise surprise! Quilmes beat Racing
The controversial fixture between Quilmes and Racing ended in the result that the whole of Argentina was expecting. Two sides united in their goal: Quilmes to fight against the alledged […]
Major changes needed at Boca following cup exit
Carlos Bianchi and Boca Juniors well and truly put all their eggs in the Copa Libertadores basket this season and so after their Quarter Final exit last night at the […]
Libertadores: Newell’s defeat Boca after epic penalty shootout
Last week’s goalless draw in La Bombonera was a tight and tense affair and tonight’s second leg in Rosario was no different. Neither team could score the decisive goal and […]
Ridiculous story of the week: Messi to play for Newell’s in bid to win Copa Libertadores!
Newell’s Old Boys play their Copa Libertadores Quarter Final Second leg with Boca Juniors on Wednesday and fantastical rumours began to circulate that should they progress they would be calling […]
Monday: San Lorenzo relegate Union
San Lorenzo finally ended Union‘s spell in the top flight with a 4-2 win. After racing into a two-goal lead through Gonzalo Veron’s brace it looked like Union would be […]
Sunday: Lanus lose ground on River and Newell’s
After a football free Saturday due to 25 de Mayo celebrations, Sunday was crammed with 5 games and the top 3 all in action and it was Lanus who were […]
Players to watch in the window….
With the European transfer window opening and the speculation going into overload Golazo takes a look at some of the players currently plying their trade in the Primera Division who […]
Colon return to winning ways and Velez sweep Quilmes aside giving faint hope to Union
Velez Sarsfield‘s victory over Quilmes in Liniers not only saw them back to winning ways after the disappointment of their Libertadores exit and ten games without a win but also […]
Boca and Newell’s can’t be separated in Libertadores first leg
La Bombonera was packed to the rafters for this Copa Libertadores Quarter Final first leg and despite not witnessing any goals it was still a pretty exciting affair. Both sides […]
Erik Lamela finally in the Argentina squad for forthcoming internationals
Argentina manager, Alejandro Sabella has announced his next squad for the forthcoming World Cup qualifiers with Colombia and Ecuador and the friendly fixture against Switzerland and finally Roma’s Erik Lamela […]
El Diego to return to Naples?
Sensationally it is being reported that Diego Maradona may return to his former club, Napoli as the replacement for departing manager, Walter Mazzarri. Club President, Aurelio Di Laurentiis has hinted that […]
Argentinos starting to sweat after defeat to Belgrano and Lanus fail to win again
Argentinos Juniors terrible run of form continued at home on Monday night and plunged them deeper into trouble. With Independiente having found some life, Argentinos Juniors are now nervously looking […]
Independiente revival continues, San Lorenzo ease past All Boys and River drop points
Independiente continue to believe that they may yet avoid relegation after yesterday’s convincing 3-1 in Avellaneda over rivals, San Martin. Misfiring Colombian striker, Juan Caidedo finally ended his goal drought, […]
Boca end historic streak, Newell’s slip up and Godoy Cruz stun Velez
Saturday’s Primera division action produced a number of talking points, notably Boca finally managing to win, a feat they have not achieved for a record breaking 12 games, and Newell’s […]
Inconsistent Racing lose in Sarandi
A second half header from Nicolas Aguirre was enough to give Arsenal a 1-0 won over a limp Racing side that have not won back to back games for 17 […]
Copa Libertadores: Revenge in Brasil for Boca to set up clash with Newell’s
The last 16 of the Copa Libertadores saw two Argentine sides progress to the Quarter Finals where they will meet each other, guaranteeing one semi finalist. Boca Juniors travelled to […]
Estudiantes push Union closer to the brink
Colombian striker, Duvan Zapata’s 66th minute header gave Estudiantes their second win of the campaign and edged Union close to relegation. After a dire first half Estudiantes were much brighter […]
Weekend Roundup: Newell’s go top as Lanus are held by Independiente
A later than normal weekend review but all the goals as always. On Saturday, Boca Juniors miserable run continued as they were comprehensively beaten by San Lorenzo to make it […]
