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Another championship is over, and as the players (except Boca's) head off on their summer holidays,
it's time to reflect again on yet another thrilling short tournament. Unexpected champions was the
least of it - we've seen an avalanche of goals, players pushing themselves into the limelight and
yet more booing from the stands of the Monumental [.
In the end, it was a miracle too far for Tigre, who fell 1-0 away to Argentinos. At the same time,
in La Bombonera, Lanús were putting the seal on an astonishing Apertura by getting the result
they needed against Boca Juniors, away from home. José Sand's first-half goal was cancelled out by
MartÃn Palermo in the [.
The good people at Footballing World have been kind enough to publish a piece by me on Lanús's
recent championship win, going back over what's been an unpredictable twelve months on the pitch in
Argentine football: 'The dream of a first-ever Argentine league title wasn't to be for Tigre. The
newly promoted side from the river [.
And so it arrives. In a few hours' time, either Lanús will be the champions of Argentina, or the
title race will be heading towards a playoff between them and Tigre. For that to happen, Boca -
with nothing but pride to play for - must beat Lanús in La Bombonera, and Tigre have to [...]
The most important score of the weekend, of course, was Lanús's 1-1 draw against Boca in La
Bombonera, which means they can break out the Queen CD in the dressing room for the first time in
their history. Elsewhere, though, Central also won a game, River took a pasting, and Independiente
and Vélez served up [.
The Apertura is over, then, and immediately the game of managerial musical chairs has started.
Diego Simeone leaving Estudiantes was probably the least surprising development, whilst elsewhere
Ossie Ardiles has walked out on Huracán. Gustavo Costas, recently relieved of his responsibilities
at Racing, is set to take on a foreign posting.
The goals from the latest round of Apertura matches, including the one which gave Lanús their
historic title win, are online now, and can be seen through the TN website by clicking here. If you
read on you'll find the running order for this clip, as well as my personal favourite goals from
the weekend, [.
The final weekend of the 2007 Torneo Apertura is upon us in Primera A, and whilst the
championship's already been decided after two matches last Wednesday, there are some juicy ties to
send us off. Central, fresh from last week's win, host Argentinos, who are gunning for their
best-ever short tournament finish.
Some people love Mondays, and others hate them. Oh, alright, so everyone hates them. But this
wasn't just any Monday for Ramón Cabrero, the 'father' of a young Lanús team who've swept all
before them in winning a thrilling Apertura to finally give the club's cleaning lady a reason to
take a duster to that [.
River Plate hadn't won against any of the newly-promoted sides in the Apertura, and had one last
chance to get it right on Saturday, when they played the one remaining - Olimpo - in BahÃa Blanca.
But managerless River, who've not won in eight matches in all competitions since the 21st October,
succumbed in spectacular [.
It's been a long few days since the last post here, and I apologise for that - internet access
proved even harder to get than expected over the weekend. At least the title was already decided,
eh? There were an impressive 21 goals in the eight matches played at the weekend, and you can see
[...]
According to sources and various message boards, fed up Racing fans look to have Ricardo Lavolpe as
their coach next year. Yesterday, Gustavo Costas stepped down as coach, and Miguel Angel Micó took
over for him. Micó will coach the final match of the season against Colón.
According to sources Lavolpe leads all of these mock polls over individuals like Osvaldo Ardiles,
Antonio Mohamed, Claudio Borghi, Juan Ramón Carrasco, and Angel Cappa.
According to sources and various message boards, fed up Racing fans look to have Ricardo Lavolpe as
their coach next year. Yesterday, Gustavo Costas stepped down as coach, and Miguel Angel Micó took
over for him. Micó will coach the final match of the season against Colón.
November 28
Tigre 2-1 Boca Juniors
Lanús 4-0 Gimnasia LP
Friday
Rosario Central 1-1 Argentinos Jrs.
Estudiantes 2-0 Olimpo
Saturday
River Plate 0-2 Banfield
Racing Club 1-0 Colón
San MartÃn (SJ) 0-1 Newell's Old Boys
Sunday
Arsenal - Independiente
San Lorenzo - Gimnasia (J)
Vélez Sarsfield - Huracán
Standings as of 12/8/07
Lanús 38*
Tigre 34
Banfield 32
Boca Juniors 31
Argentinos Juniors 31
Independiente 28
Vélez Sarsfield 27
Huracán 27
Newell's Old Boys 27
San Lorenzo 26
Racing Club 25
River Plate 23
Colón 22
Olimpo 22
Arsenal 22
Gimnasia (J) 20
San MartÃn (SJ) 18
Gimnasia (LP) 18
Rosario Central 14
*- Won title and clinched spot for 2009 Copa Libertadores
Relegation Average
14- Racing Club 1.
All possible scenarios led to El Grana making history today. The only problem that they saw was the
Boca was adamant about not seeing another team celebrate a title on their pitch.
Lanús came out and Boca were the team that was on the defensive quickly with Boca trying to set
the pace of the game early on.
All possible scenarios led to El Grana making history today. The only problem that they saw was the
Boca was adamant about not seeing another team celebrate a title on their pitch.
Lanús came out and Boca were the team that was on the defensive quickly with Boca trying to set
the pace of the game early on.
All possible scenarios led to El Grana making history today. The only problem that they saw was the
Boca was adamant about not seeing another team celebrate a title on their pitch.
Lanús came out and Boca were the team that was on the defensive quickly with Boca trying to set
the pace of the game early on.
Well Lanús are the champs and pretty much the remaining matches are more for jockeying for
international play as well as relegation and promotion.
First of all, give all the credit in the world to Ramón Cabrero and his men for a phenomenal
season. A season that saw them creep up in the standings surprise everyone with their first-ever
title.
Well Lanús are the champs and pretty much the remaining matches are more for jockeying for
international play as well as relegation and promotion.
