De La Cruz hits hat-trick as River Plate demolish Aldosivi (VIDEO)
A lacklustre display in Mar del Plata last week from River Plate had allowed Aldosivi to arrive at the Monumental still level in the tie but a Nicolás De La […]
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Barco, Almendra & Ferreira in but no place for Balerdi or Almada as Argentina name U20 World Cup squad
Only a final day defeat to Brazil denied Argentina under-20s lifting the South American Championship in February but with a World Cup spot safely secured regardless, Fernando Batista wasn’t expected […]
Boca Juniors lift Supercopa after dramatic penalty win over Rosario Central (VIDEO)
The Supercopa Argentina might be a glorified Community Shield but that doesn’t matter in Argentina as Boca Juniors defeated Rosario Central on penalties to lift the title on Thursday evening […]
Independiente cruise past Binacional in Copa Sudamericana (VIDEO)
Last month’s 4-1 win over Peruvian minnows Binacional should have been by an even greater margin and while the altitude of Arequipa proved more of a leveller, Independiente still managed […]
Silva gives Gimnasia slender lead over Defensa y Justicia & Unión earn victory over Tigre (VIDEO)
After a historic second placed finish in the Superliga, Defensa y Justicia have another shot at silverware in the Copa but have work to do in order to reach the […]
Boca Juniors edge Godoy Cruz, Aldosivi hold River Plate & Argentinos Juniors put pressure on woeful San Lorenzo (VIDEO)
With a place in the Copa Libertadores last 16 all but secured Boca Juniors were back to domestic duty on Sunday evening and with victory over Godoy Cruz in Mendoza […]
Arsenal return to top flight after playoff victory over Sarmiento (VIDEO)
In 2018 Arsenal’s 16-year stint in the top flight came to an end. With club founder and former AFA president Julio Grondona watching over the club since its inception in […]
Thiago Almada gives Vélez victory over Lanús & Estudiantes earn draw with Racing (VIDEO)
Turning 18 this week and having reports of Manchester City and Barcelona chasing your signature, Thiago Almada served a timely reminder why he is one of the most sought after […]
Talleres victorious but nine-man Atlético Tucumán remain hopeful (VIDEO)
Regret may well be the overriding feeling for Talleres after a Copa Superliga first leg victory over Atlético Tucumán which should have been far more comfortable. The two sides meet […]
Copa Libertadores: San Lorenzo suffer defeat to Junior but progress to last 16 (VIDEO)
San Lorenzo’s excellent start to the Copa Libertadores has at times been at odds with their laboured domestic campaign. On Thursday evening El Ciclón produced one of the languid displays […]
Copa Libertadores: River Plate secure last 16 spot with victory over Palestino, Boca Juniors survive scare to all but join them & Central slump out (VIDEO)
The title defence has been far from convincing so far but Copa Libertadores champions River Plate secured their place in the last 16 on Wednesday evening with a 2-0 win […]
Copa Libertadores: Huracán out after defeat to Emelec prompts Mohamed exit & Godoy Cruz boost chances with victory (VIDEO)
Days after exiting the Copa Superliga following defeat to clásico rivals San Lorenzo, hopes of progressing in the Copa Libertadores were also brought to an end and Huracán’s latest failure […]
Independiente crash out, Tigre & Gimnasia stage comebacks to progress & Unión cruise past San Martín (VIDEO)
There will be plenty of questions asked at Independiente over the coming weeks as a disappointing season came to an end on Sunday evening against Argentinos Juniors. A seventh placed […]
Lanús see off Belgrano, Aldosivi progress despite defeat while Talleres & Godoy Cruz book last 16 spots after penalties (VIDEO)
Defeat last week in Córdoba had left Lanús with work to do on Saturday but the vital late away goal that reduced the deficit meant that El Granate were able […]
Mauro Zárate fires Boca into next round of Copa Argentina (VIDEO)
It may only have been against Torneo Federal A club Estudiantes de Rio Cuarta but Mauro Zárate once again demonstrated why he should remain in Boca Juniors starting eleven. So […]
San Lorenzo clinch clásico win on penalties & Estudiantes overcome Banfield (VIDEO)
Last week’s goalless clásico between San Lorenzo and Huracán failed to ignite and while Friday’s second leg at the Estadio Tomás Adolfo Ducó wasn’t much better there was no shortage […]
Unión crash out of Copa Sudamericana on penalties while River Plate safely progress in Copa Argentina (VIDEO)
A 2-0 first leg victory proved insufficient as Unión slumped to defeat by the same margin in Quito on Wednesday and were ultimately dispatched by Independiente del Valle on penalties. […]
Colón cruise through in Copa Sudamericana & Fernández ensures Defensa y Justicia avoid Copa Argentina upset (VIDEO)
While the world was captivated by Ajax’s heroics and Lionel Messi’s magic in the Champions League, South American football rumbled on and although it was a week off for the […]
Golazo 50: Argentina’s best young players (NUMBER ONE)
Finally, the Golazo 50 reaches the end of the road. 50-46 / 45-41 / 40-36 / 35-31 / 30-26 / 25-21 / 20-16 / 15-11 / 10-6 / 5-4 / 3-2 If you don’t know what this is, it is […]
Aldosivi heap pressure on Central & Godoy Cruz earn draw in Paraná after Berterame stunner (VIDEO)
Diego Cocca is quickly discovering how much work is to be done with Rosario Central as El Canalla slumped to a 2-0 defeat against Aldosivi in the Gigante de Arroyito. […]
