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Argentine Clausura: Boca Juniors will be looking to rebound at the Bombonera
The league leaders will be desperate to return to winning ways when they welcome a spirited Colon to Argentina's most daunting venue.
Apr 27, 2012: Estudiantes vs Velez Sarsfield
Estudiantes de La Plata welcome Velez Sarsfield to the Cuidad de La Plata in arguably the most high-profile clash of Round 12 of the Argentine Clausura championship. Estudiantes...
Argentine Clausura: Independiente will be looking to extend unbeaten run in Mendoza
Los Diablos Rojos will be hoping to continue to escalate against Godoy Cruz. While, Racing and Boca will be aiming to rebound from defeats.
Apr 21, 2012: Velez Sarsfield vs Lanus
Round 11 of the Argentine Clausura championship pits together Velez Sarsfield and Lanus in what is expected to be a hotly-contested encounter between two Copa Libertadores participants. Fifth-placed...
Argentine Clausura: Estudiantes take on Boca in Sunday's top-of-the-table clash
Legendary playmakers Juan Sebastian Veron and Juan Roman Riquelme will be hoping to inspire their respective clubs to victory in what has the potential to be a mouthwatering encounter.
All eyes will be on the Estadio Unico de La Plata, when Estudiantes de La Plata lock horns with Boca Juniors in the top-of-the-table league clash on Sunday. Estudiantes currently lead the Argentine Clausura championship with 15 points, one more point than defending champions Boca, with 14, after seven rounds. A further ingredient that will add spice to the encounter is...
"Today Boca is Roman" - stated Orion in reference to Riquelme's influence
The Boca Juniors goalkeeper admitted that the club's good form is due in great part to Juan Riquelme's contribution.
Agustin Orion, the talented goalkeeper of Argentine champions Boca Juniors, believes that playmaker Juan Roman Riquelme is the club's greatest asset today and that it is a great pleasure to be able to count with his services within the squad.After six rounds of the Argentine Clausura championship, Boca find themselves in second place with 13 points, one point behind league leaders Tigre, with 14. Boca will be hoping to continue with their fine form when they welcome Lanus to the Bombonera stadium in what is expected to be an intriguing clash on Sunday.
"Today Boca is Roman. He is the biggest symbol of the moment, and luckily we have him on our side. He exceeds the [Boca] shirt," Orion declared to ESPN.
Garnero believes the absence of Riquelme will boost San Martin's chances against Boca
The San Martin coach is convinced that not having to face Riquelme will play to his side's advantage as they welcome the Argentine giants to San Juan on Sunday.
Daniel Garnero, the coach of San Martin de San Juan, admitted that his team will have greater possibilities of beating Boca Juniors on Sunday if playmaker Juan Roman Riquelme is absent.San Martin will be hoping to defeat Boca for the first time in their entire history, and according to the coach Riquelme's absence will be a point in advantage for his side.
"For one of the best players not to play will surely suit us. With him [Riquelme on the field] you need more resources because he neither needs time nor space like other players do," affirmed Garnero.
Gustavo Alfaro admits Arsenal must beat Boca to remain in the Copa Libertadores
The highly accomplished coach demands a victory from his troops against the Argentine champions on Wednesday.
Gustavo Alfaro, the coach of Arsenal de Sarandi, admitted that if his team intend to remain "alive" in the Copa Libertadores they have no choice but to win at least one of their two group games against Boca Juniors.Arsenal, who come into Wednesday's clash with Boca as the underdogs, understand that the Argentine Apertura champions are tough nuts to crack, but nevertheless will do their utmost to claim maximum points.
"In order to remain alive we have to win one of our two games against Boca and if Arsenal beat Boca we will put them in a difficult position," affirmed Alfaro.
Zamora vs BoCA Juniors Preview
Argentine champions Boca Juniors will be hoping to extend their impressive 31-game unbeaten run when they travel to Venezuela to battle with Zamora in their Copa Libertadores debut on Tuesday.
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Boca boss Julio Falcioni will only make one change to the side that defeated Olimpo de Bahia Blanca on Friday, with recent Uruguayan signing Santiago Silva replacing Pablo Mouche in the Boca attack. It seemed that playmaker Juan Roman Riquelme could be in doubt for the game, however, Falcioni has since named him in Boca’s starting...
Mendoza BoCA Juniors vs River Plate Report
Boca Juniors defeat arch-rivals River Plate for the second time in a week thanks to a first-half strike from Pablo Mouche.
The Argentine champions reaffirmed their supremacy over their crosstown rivals with a 1-0 triumph at the Malvinas Argentinas stadium in Mendoza on Sunday, which won them the Copa Luis Nofal.A first-half header from skilful winger Pablo Mouche was enough to give Boca Juniors a justified victory over a evidently inferior River Plate outfit.
Boca, who had already beaten River 2-0 on Wednesday, once again proved their superiority in the superclasico even if they won by the narrowest of margins.
Mendoza BoCA Juniors vs River Plate Preview
River Plate will be looking for sweet revenge when they clash with eternal rivals Boca Juniors in the second and final superclasico of the summer on Sunday.
The crosstown rivals clash in what is expected to be another fiercely-contested encounter at the Malvinas Argentinas stadium in Mendoza on Sunday. While Boca come into the derby with high spirits, after having beaten River 2-0 in Chaco midweek, their rivals will be hoping to avenge their defeat with what would be a boosting victory.
River, who were relegated to the Argentine second division midway through last year, have reinforced their squad with several high-profile players this season in an attempt to warrant a prompt return to the Argentine top-flight.
Chaco BoCA Juniors vs River Plate Report
Nicolas Blandi scores twice to lead Boca Juniors to a comfortable victory over arch-rivals River Plate in the Argentine superclasico on Wednesday.
Boca Juniors defeated eternal rivals River Plate 2-0 in the latest edition of the Argentine superclasico at the Centenario stadium in Chaco on Wednesday night.The historic derby, because it was the first since the relegation of River Plate to the Argentine second division, was decided by a goal in each half by talented Boca Juniors striker Nicolas Blandi.
River pushed to the attack straight from the kick-off and although they looked extremely dangerous, their approach appeared to backfire as from the run of play Blandi fired Boca ahead in the 6th minute when he connected to a precise right-wing cross from Pablo Mouche with a bullet header.
Chaco BoCA Juniors vs River Plate Preview
Boca Juniors will aim to reconfirm their supremacy when they clash with arch-rivals River Plate in the Argentine superclasico on Wednesday.
Fierce rivals Boca Juniors and River Plate clash in the latest edition of the always eagerly-awaited Argentine superclasico at the Centenario stadium in Chaco on Wednesday.For the first time in the entire history of the Buenos Aires derby, the rivals will face each other coming from different divisions, as while Boca are the reigning Argentine champions, River ended 2011 in second place of the second division, after having been relegated from the top-flight midway through last year.
Nevertheless, the superclasico is always a special occasion, and this time won't be the exception, as both teams are eager to inflict defeat upon each other regardless of whether it is a pre-season friendly or a top-of-the-table league clash.
Independiente obtain the Copa de Oro trophy after a lucky win against Boca Juniors
Los Diablos Rojos snatched a win against the Argentine champions courtesy of Rolando Schiavi's last minute own goal.
An own goal from experienced defender Rolando Schiavi in the final moments of the game allowed Independiente to beat Boca Juniors 1-0 to hoist the Copa de Oro trophy in the city of Mar del Plata on Saturday.When it seemed that the match was destined to end in a dull goalless draw, a horrible clearance from the Boca defense handed Independiente the only goal of the match.
Boca practically dominated the entire encounter but couldn't find a way past Independiente goalkeeper Hilario Navarro, who made a number of crucial saves throughout the game.
Boca Juniors vs San Lorenzo Report
Argentine champions Boca Juniors disappoint in frustrating goalless draw with San Lorenzo in Mar del Plata on Wednesday.
Argentine champions Boca Juniors fought out a dull goalless draw with San Lorenzo in the Copa de Oro mini-competition at the Jose Maria Minella stadium in Mar del Plata on Wednesday. Boca coach Julio Cesar Falcioni rested several of Boca's key players for the clash, including playmaker Juan Roman Riquelme. While San Lorenzo, who are coached by Leonardo Madelon, confronted the match with a full-strength squad.
San Lorenzo, who unveiled their latest reinforcement in former Boca striker Carlos Bueno, started the stronger of the two sides, and looked particularly dangerous in the attack, due to the aggressive-nature of their front-men.
FIFA authorise Santiago Silva to join Argentine champions Boca Juniors
The 'Tank' was permitted to play for his third club inside a year by the international governing body of soccer.
Uruguayan striker Santiago Silva will be the latest reinforcement of Argentine champions Boca Juniors it was confirmed on Friday. Despite the imminent transfer, the player will only be able to participate in the Copa Libertadores in the first half of 2012.Daniel Angelici, the president of Boca, revealed to Deportivo Telam that "half an hour ago FIFA approved that Silva can play for Boca in the Copa Libertadores."
Silva, 31, has been linked with a move to Boca for several weeks now, but the club were hesitant to purchase the player because they were unsure as to whether FIFA law would permit him to play for a third club within the space of a year.
Carlos Sanchez is confident that River Plate will beat arch-rivals Boca Juniors
The midfielder believes the fact that both teams find themselves in different divisions will be irrelevant come kick-off time.
River Plate midfielder Carlos Sanchez is confident that his team will beat Boca Juniors when the arch-rivals clash in the eagerly-awaited Argentine superclasico on January 25 in Chaco. "River will win 2-1," Sanchez declared to Radio Cooperativa program 'De cano vale doble' on Thursday.
Even if the match is still almost two weeks away, there has been ongoing talk about what the final outcome of the encounter will be, especially because for the first time in the history of the derby the teams don't find themselves in the same league division.
"For the quality of both squads, the difference won't be noticeable even if the teams play in different divisions," affirmed the former Godoy Cruz player.
Boca Juniors open the door for out of favour Fiorentina striker Santiago Silva
The Uruguayan goal-poacher could return to Argentina with defending champions Boca Juniors.
The agent of Santiago Silva, Pablo Betancourt, discarded any possibilities of the Uruguayan striker returning to Velez Sarsfield, opening the door for a future transfer to Argentine Apertura champions Boca Juniors."We spoke with Velez, we reunited with them, but they couldn't buy out his contract. Now we can negotiate with other teams," the agent explained to TyC Sports on Friday.
Betancourt stated that if Boca want to purchase the striker first they would have to ask for the collaboration of the AFA so that the regulation would permit the Uruguayan to be eligible to play for three clubs in the space of a year.
Argentina's highest scorer Ruben Ramirez wants to move to Boca Juniors at all costs
The prolific striker could well reinforce Argentina's most popular club for the Clausura championship.
Godoy Cruz scoring-machine Ruben Ramirez admitted that he would be delighted with a future transfer to Boca Juniors. The striker has recently attracted the attention of several clubs, including the Argentine Apertura champions.Ramirez, who finished as the leading scorer of the Apertura with twelve goals, wants to return to a 'big' Argentine club after a disappointing stint with Racing Club in 2009.
"After my time with Racing I want to have my revenge at a big club and if I had the choice I'd like to be coached by [Julio] Falcioni," confessed Ramirez, in reference to the title-winning Boca coach.
Boca Juniors ace Pablo Mouche would be delighted with Santos move
The striker is on the verge of completing a high-profile move to the Club World Cup finalists.
Boca Juniors star Pablo Mouche admitted that he would be delighted to join Brazilian outfit Santos next season. The pacy winger has recently been linked with a move to the side from the Vila Belmiro as they intend to rebuild after their catastrophic defeat to Barcelona in the final of the Club World Cup earlier in December."I would love to. It would be a nice step, a step forward in my career. If it is good for the club and for me, this possibility, I would go delighted," Mouche said to La Red.
"It is a high-quality competition [the Brazilian Serie A], where excellent players have emerged from, who have gone on to Europe, and have returned as extraordinary players and of sublime caliber, like Ronaldinho. Neymar is there as well. They play a style of soccer which I love," added the enthusiastic striker.
Boca Juniors vs Banfield Report
Boca Juniors put an end to a three-year wait for the Argentine championship after hammering Banfield 3-0 on Sunday.
Boca Juniors put an end to a three-year wait for a title, by clinching the Argentine Apertura championship after thrashing Banfield 3-0 at the Bombonera stadium on Sunday.Boca only needed a point to clinch the title, but were never going to settle for that as they brushed aside bottom-team Banfield thanks to two goals from striker Dario Cvitanich and another from midfielder Diego Rivero.
Widely regarded as the most popular club in Argentina, Boca received a rousing reception as they entered the field of play of the Bombonera stadium. The home fans that packed the stadium to its capacity, were hoping for a clear victory and this is exactly what they got.
River Plate vs Boca Juniors Preview
El Clasico finds River and Boca in poor form. River tries a new manager as Borghi chances his arm as Boca coach.
"I have no idea whether I'll be sitting on the bench for the Clasico" said Boca manager Claudio Borghi earlier on the week, but he finally assumed the challenge when River president Daniel Passarella gave Miguel Angel Cappa the sack as Millonario manager. River is drifting in the middle of the positions table after a promising debut in the tournament. J J Lopez is likely to be the manager for the Superclasico. He didn't want to reveal much about his strategies. Sidelined by River former coach Cappa, River legendary striker Ariel Ortega might return to the starting eleven.
An unexpected defeat All Boys last week in Floresta killed the spirit of the players who'll have to work hard during the week to improve their playing for the derby.
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