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oscar Benitez har reduceret for argentinerne i Asuncion...

Cerro Porteño nede på 10 mand Oscar Romero med gult kort nummer 2.

edit det var så brormand Angel der røg ud...

Cristian " Pochi " Chavez, med et godt solo mål............1-0 Union Española

Ferreyra på hovedstød, hans 3/4 store chance 1-1 oplæg Edilson.

slut i Santiago 1-1, slut i Asuncion 3-1.

Herrera communicates like no other manager before him

The managers of old spoke little. A pair of words with a serious face, introspective and timid and reserved, which afforded them "the power" they sought over the group they led, over the fans and, obviously, over journalists. The managers of old thought a lot and said very little ...

At 6 in the morning, his voice can be heard through the radio airwaves on a program devoted to sports. Fifteen minutes later, he runs to his appearance on a general news television broadcast. At mid-morning, he is on a show dedicated to women. He responds to his followers´ tweets, he participates in contests in which young people try to imitate his gestures on the pitch. He records a TV commercial for an antacid and in the early evening he honors two appointments, with a Spanish-language U.S. television station and with a TV station from Costa Rica. He answers questions in his hotel room, on the sidewalk, in the car, at the breakfast table or even in the shower.

At whatever hour, at a moment that seems less convenient, under pressure or without it, in victory or in defeat, with sun or clouds, with a cool head or in the heat of the moment, he always seems to be there. And in an era that demands fluid communication, in these times in which life is lived at the speed of social media, where feedback is almost an urgent need, Mexican soccer found the most suitable person.

Miguel Herrera may be the only one among the 32 coaches who will manage national teams at the World Cup with a telephone number at everyone´s disposal, a cell number for responding to and addressing any statement about Mexican soccer.

It didn´t seem like that would be possible when he took control of Club America almost three years ago. Yet he continued his habit or policy, despite everything. And it seemed even harder for him to maintain it when he ended up in such an unseasonable manner on the national team bench, knowing and recognizing the national team´s interests. He did, he has, I suppose, despite the pressure and recommendations for him to be a bit more "careful."

Miguel Herrera earned followers on the field by heading up a champion team, but he has made sure to win "points" outside the field by adhering to an open, straightforward, transparent behavior before fans, before the media and before his own critics.

The only "sad night" of his career in terms of that open, frank and timely communication just happened in December, when he lost his head in front of the media after Club America lost the Liga MX final against Leon. Herrera must have learned from that day what could happen in the future, especially in a World Cup, in which demands will be placed upon Mexico and where the glass case in which he will be put on display will be much deeper and high profile.

But Mexico, soccer-minded Mexico and even those not as devoted, seem content with the coach they have. A Miguel Herrera who communicates, who confronts, who responds, a Miguel Herrera adapted to the modern times of communication, who gives himself space to take decisions, to explain them, to justify them and to address them and to debate them.

Liga MX Preview: America desperate for victory

America head coach Antonio Mohamed needs his side to turn their form around in Liga MX, which includes a top-of-the-table clash this round.

The 11-time league champions and Clausura winners in 2013, America have suffered three straight league losses to be sitting fifth ahead of their trip to Monterrey on Saturday.

Mohamed replaced now-Mexico coach Miguel Herrera at the end of the previous campaign but has struggled to get the most out of a side who lost the Apertura final to Leon.

Goals have been an issue in their losing run with just one in the past three matches and America need to improve at Monterrey.

Luis Gabriel Rey and Raul Jimenez have scored six of America´s eight goals – in as many league games – this season.

Monterrey, who climbed away from the bottom of the table with a 1-0 win at Atlas last time out, will fancy their chances at home.

Cruz Azul, three points clear at the top and 10 ahead of America, are the only unbeaten side left ahead of their clash at home to Toluca.

It shapes as being a bigger clash for the visitors, who must avoid defeat if they want to stay in touch with the high-flying leaders.

Marco Fabian and Mauro Formica (four league goals each) have been in fine form for Cruz Azul, while Toluca have firepower of their own in Pablo Velazquez (five).

Third-placed Pumas UNAM host the side just below them on the table in Pachuca on Sunday with both hoping the top two play out a draw.

Struggling Tigres UANL travel to Guadalajara and seventh-placed Leon will be hoping for a strong result at Chiapas.

Santos Laguna host battlers Atlas, Queretaro travel to Puebla, Tijuana visit bottom side Veracruz and Morelia take on Atlante.

D´Onofrio afirmó: "No reconocer a Labruna es no reconocer a River"

BUENOS AIRES -- El presidente Rodolfo D´Onofrio criticó a su antecesor Daniel Passarella. al subrayar que "no reconocer a (Angel) Labruna es no reconocer a River".

"No reconocer a Labruna es no reconocer a River. Labruna es el símbolo de lo que es ser de River: fue el primero que se tapó la nariz cuando entró a la cancha de nuestros adversarios. Labruna está acá en este museo, en muchos lugares y el corazón de todos nosotros", enfatizó D´Onofrio, durante el acto de presentación del busto del ídolo y máximo artillero en la historia del club de Núñez.

La ceremonia se realizó en el Museo River y la crítica al Kaiser se basa en que durante la última etapa de su administración negó la autorización para que se cumpliera con esta reverencia alegando que se lo podía vincular a cuestiones políticas de la entidad.

El momento más emotivo lógicamente se vivió cuando D´Onofrio y Omar Labruna, hijo del homenajeado, quitaron en conjunto la bandera de River y un encintado para que la concurrencia observara por primera vez en forma oficial el monumento en que se reconstruye la imagen del rostro de quien fuera un temible goleador, inegrante de la legendaria "Máquina" y a su vez uno de los entrenadores más exitosos de la institución.

Además, el mandamás de la entidad millonaria definió que "presentar este busto es la tarea más fácil que tengo como presidente. Ojalá todas mis tareas en River fueran como esta", en comparación con el arduo trabajo que le espera para recuperar a un club que se encuentra en una delicada situación económica y en busca de su restablecimiento futbolístico.

Entre otras personalidades, estuvieron Alfredo Caselli y Héctor Kiper, quienes fueron adversarios en las elecciones de diciembre último.

D´Onofio resaltó la concurrencia de ambos dirigentes, ya que todos los candidatos representaron a los socios de River y este miércoles le dijeron "presente" a la memoria de Labruna.

También el mandatario riverplantense destacó la labor de ex glorias del club, quienes se están desempeñando en la flamante gestión: "Es muy importante el trabajo que están haciendo: Enzo (Francescoli) trabajando día y noche, (Ariel) Ortega que se ofreció a trabajar con la reserva y lo que significa tener al monstruo de (Ubaldo) Fillol entrenando a los arqueros".

Para cerrar, D´Onofrio se refirió al presente futbolístico del cuadro de Núñez y destacó el próximo compromiso ante San Lorenzo por la quinta fecha del Torneo Final: "Ojalá el partido del domingo sea una bisagra". Y volvió a respaldar tanto a los jugadores como al cuerpo técnico, luego de una semana cargada de rumores, al aducir que el club posee un "gran plantel" y que la dirigencia confía "en ellos y en el cuerpo técnico".

Omar Labruna, hijo del homenajeado, también fue un protagonista destacado de la noche, y en declaraciones para DyN manifestó su orgullo y alegría por este reconocimiento, ya que "es una emoción muy grande para mí y para mis hijos" y remarcó que "River es nuestra casa".

Agradeció, además, a D´Onofrio por realizar la ceremonia "en este momento" y también se refirió a la relación entre los hinchas y su ilustre apellido: "Este es un amor mutuo, y creo que la gente eso siempre lo supo, y a pesar de tanto tiempo esto sigue estando vivo".

Copa Libertadores Wrap: Mineiro overhauls Santa Fe

Defending champions Atletico Mineiro moved top of Group Four in the Copa Libertadores with a 2-1 win over Santa Fe on Wednesday.

The Brazilian outfit came from behind at the Estadio Raimundo Sampaio and Neto Berola´s 87th-minute winner gave them the victory over visitors Santa Fe.

Omar Perez had given the Colombians the lead on the hour-mark before it was cancelled out by Jo, while Neto Berola had the final say.

Mineiro are three points clear atop the group after two matches, with Santa Fe (three points), Nacional Asuncion (three) and Zamora (zero) behind them.

Perez looked to have Santa Fe, who were reduced to 10 men when Wilder Medina was sent off on the stroke of half-time, on track for a surprise win in Belo Horizonte with his 60th-minute goal.

But they conceded almost immediately to Jo, before Neto Berola – introduced on 76 minutes – had an impact.


http://www.youtube.com/w…zJAns0bx7-M

A stunning 11-minute burst early in the second half guided Cerro Porteno to a 3-1 win at home to Lanus in Group Three.

http://www.youtube.com/w…-tp6c0Izbb0

Daniel Guiza opened the scoring a minute after the break for the Paraguayans before Julio Dos Santos struck twice – the second from the penalty spot on 56 minutes.

Argentina´s Lanus pulled a goal back through Jorge Ortiz on the hour-mark and they were unable to score again despite the hosts having Angel Romero sent off in the 66th minute.

Flamengo picked up their first points in Group Seven thanks to a 3-1 win over Ecuadorian outfit Emelec in Rio de Janeiro.

http://www.youtube.com/w…jCEIYa_1ZEM

Elano, Hernane and Everton netted in the win for Jaime de Almeida´s side.

Botafogo stayed top of Group Two after a late goal saw them draw 1-1 at Union Espanola in Santiago de Chile.

Cristian Chavez´s 75th-minute effort put the hosts ahead, only for Juan Carlos Ferreyra to equalise with four minutes remaining to snatch a point for the Brazilians.

http://www.youtube.com/w…p7DMcO8MP_E

Panama’s 2014 schedule continues to grow

PANAMA CITY, Panama – New head coach Hernan Dario Gomez will have another international friendly to help prepare his team for possible participation in next year’s CONCACAF Gold Cup, when the Panamanian Football Federation (FEPAFUT) confirmed Wednesday that its men’s national team will host Canada.

The match is scheduled to take place on November 18 at the Estadio Rommel Fernandez in Panama City.

FEPAFUT had previously announced matches against Serbia on May 31 in Bridgeview, Illinois, and at World Cup host Brazil on June 3 in Goiania.

Later this year, Panama will also participate in the 2014 UNCAF Copa Centroamericana, Central America’s biennial championship for national teams that doubles as the region’s qualifying tournament for the Gold Cup.