Golazo’s end of season awards (Torneo Final 2013)
With the Torneo Final all wrapped up, we look back on an eventful season which has witnessed Newell’s Old Boys deservedly lift the trophy and still in with a shot […]
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Newell’s Old Boys – more than worthy champions
The championship may only have been sealed in midweek with Lanus’s failure to defeat Estudiantes, but Gerardo Martino’s men have been the stand out side in Argentina this year and […]
Independiente say sad farewell to the top flight
Saturday’s final fixtures didn’t have a lot riding on them but was a sad day for Independiente as their fans watched their side draw 1-1 in Santa Fe against Colon, […]
Racing sign off on a high
Having waited all the season for back to back wins Racing have finished the Torneo Final strongly and put together three. Last night’s victory over, already relegated, Union was a […]
Newell’s crowned as Lanus fail to turn around deficit
Celebrations erupted yesterday in Rosario as Newell’s Old Boys were finally crowned the champions of this year’s Torneo Final. Lanus were unable to turn around their game in La Plata […]
Quilmes get the point needed for safety
After the weekend’s entertainment and drama, Monday’s only game offered virtually nothing, unless you are a fan of Quilmes, in which case you could celebrate the point needed to guarantee […]
Newell’s win to close in on title as Lanus thrash River
After weeks of comatose like performances, Lanus suddenly came back to life to end River Plate’s dreams of winning the title. The free scoring Lanus of the opening 6 weeks […]
Independiente make unwanted history as relegation is finally confirmed
Independiente‘s season long struggle was finally put to an end today after losing 1-0 in Avellaneda to San Lorenzo. The Buenos Aires giants have been on life support for some […]
Tigre and Belgrano lacking goals and emotion
The first game to be played since the ruling to ban away fans was played in a manner which mirrored the lack of passion in the stands. Belgrano, having already […]
Newell’s Old Boys win big on a day when Argentinian football is the big loser again
Sadly, once again, the football has taken a back seat in the news following yet another incident of fans clashing with the police, in this case resulting in the death […]
River win leaves Independiente on the brink of relegation
With those around them winning, Independiente knew that this clasico was more ‘must win’ than ever before. With 3 games to go and their own fate not in their hands […]
San Martin and Quilmes both win in fight for survival as crowd trouble mars Saturday’s games
The relegation battle turned up a notch further yesterday and heaped even more pressure on Independiente ahead of their huge clash with River Plate later today. San Martin de San […]
Golazo’s May Awards
The season is drawing to it’s dramatic conclusion and at the end of May the title is still very much up for grabs with Newell’s Old Boys and River Plate […]
Newell’s slip to keep the title race alive
Monday night’s football kept the title race open as Newell’s Old Boys missed the opportunity to go 6 points clear at the top of the table. Their 2-1 defeat in […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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