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Simeone Death Watch Underway
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If the honeymoon has already ended between Diego Simeone and River Plate, then all that remains now is the bloody divorce. After another humiliating 1-0 defeat in the league against minnows Gimnasia de Jujuy over the weekend, which left River once again tied for dead last in the table and extended their winless streak to [...]
Copa Sudamericana 2008: River Plate 1 – 2 Chivas de Guadalajara
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Hear that sound? It’s the death knell ringing for River Plate.
Continuing their horrible week, which saw them fall 1-0 to Boca in the Superclasico this past Sunday, River put on a pathetic display tonight in front of a restless home crowd, losing 2-1 to Chivas de Guadalajara in the first leg of the 2008 Copa [...]
Category: copa sudamericanaThe Not-So Superclasico: Examining The Fallout, and Looking Ahead To The Copa
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To honestly appreciate what Sunday’s crushing 1-0 defeat in the Superclasico meant to River Plate and it fans, one must consider some of the facts from this most recent disaster.
Consider: A loss to our most hated rivals, against a Boca that had not won in the Monumental since 2003. A team playing with 10 men [...]
Apertura 2008: River Plate 0 – 1 Boca Juniors
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Embarrassing.
Those questioning if the season could possibly get any worse were answered this afternoon with River Plate blowing their most important match of this Apertura 2008, falling 1-0 to a 10 man Boca at the Monumental. It was an uninspired performance from los millonarios, who continue to show an unbelievable level mediocrity in this league [...]
Category: 08 AperturaThe Superclasico Returns!
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The wait is almost over. The tickets have long sold out. The fans are preparing for the incredible display of drums, streamers, banners, flags, and songs that will greet the players as they come out of the tunnel. This Sunday, River Plate will host the Superclasico against Boca Juniors, one of, if not the biggest [...]
Category: 08 AperturaCopa Sudamericana 2008: River Plate 2 – 1 Defensor Sporting
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River Plate advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2008 Copa Sudamericana last night after a comfortable 2-1 victory at home over Uruguayan club, Defensor Sporting. Paulo Ferrari and Diego Barrado netted the two goals for la banda, who won 4-2 on aggregate over both legs.
Now, the squad will face Chivas de Guadalajara in the [...]
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