Monthly Archive: October, 2012

Argentine Primera: Inicial round up week 12

HONOURS EVEN IN THE SUPERCLASICO This week’s Argentinian footballing action was dominated by the Superclasico between River and Boca as the bitter rivals clashed for the first time (officially) in over a year… Continue reading

Honduras on the rise

(Article first featured on Lovely Left Foot) The ramifications of Honduras’ qualification for the 2010 World Cup extended far beyond the boundaries of the football field.  Their dramatic 1-0 win against rivals El… Continue reading

Argentine Primera: Inicial round up week 11

NO DREAM START FOR PIZZI New boss Juan Antonio Pizzi couldn’t get his reign off to a winning start as his side played out a 0-0 draw in Mendoza against Godoy Cruz.  Try… Continue reading

One blaze too many for the firefighter

(Article  featured on Lovely Left Foot and In Bed with Maradona) The Spanish term “vende humo”, literally a smoke seller, best translates into English as someone who talks a lot of hot air, making… Continue reading

Argentine Primera: Inicial round up week 10

WONDERKID VIETTO STRIKES AGAIN FOR RESURGENT RACING Lanus kicked off the weekend’s action with a 2-0 home win against struggling Union on Friday.  Silvio Romero opened the scoring when he sprinted onto Mauricio… Continue reading

Argentine Primera: Inicial round up week 9

GOALS GALORE IN HIGH-SCORING WEEKEND In the first game of the week, Quilmes and Belgrano played out a 1-1 draw.  Martin Cauteruccio opened the scoring with a superb solo effort, beating three men… Continue reading