Copa Libertadores 2012

Nuri Sahin

Sure, might as well throw up a thread! Might be of some interest for some who are still up and need their football fix.

Into the quarter finals stage now, first couple of games were on yesterday. Low scoring draws both were. The big games are most definitely on tonight with Boca vs Fluminense and Valez vs Santos.



First game features the likes of Riquelme for the hosts. Flu's key players Deco and Fred miss out so you got to fancy Boca at home if you didn't already. The two teams were in the same group earlier on though which saw both pick up away wins.

Valez vs Santos should be a cracker of a game. Should be goals galore and hopefully one if not more for Neymar too. Hoping Santos with also the likes of Ganso and Kardec qualify. Have not watched anything of Valez bar the recent game against Boca, and they were quite toothless in front of goal it has to be said. Drawing 0-0 against 10 men Boca. Still, it's a cup competition and yeah, we all know the cliche of anything can happen.

Oat23

Hopefully the games tonight will live up to the billing. I stayed up for both games last night and they were both pretty disappointing. Especially Vasco v Corinthians. I won my under 2.5 bet so that made me feel a bit better .

I'm looking forward to Boca v Flu more than the Santos game to be honest.

markie29

where do you guys watch these games?

Pudsy33

the second game is on setanta ireland afaik. Betting websites usually stream them.

Oat23

markie29 wrote: »

where do you guys watch these games?

Al-Jazeera sport on Hotbird 13E, can't go wrong with it.

The Setanta commentator said on twitter that Premier Sport is free tonight, so if you have that on your sky box then you can watch the first game there. Second game is on Setanta Ireland.

Or internet streams/bet365, they are fine for South American football as there is no bans in the middle of matches for copyright.

markie29

Oatesy23 wrote: »

Al-Jazeera sport on Hotbird 13E, can't go wrong with it.

The Setanta commentator said on twitter that Premier Sport is free tonight, so if you have that on your sky box then you can watch the first game there. Second game is on Setanta Ireland.

Or internet streams/bet365, they are fine for South American football as there is no bans in the middle of matches for copyright.

thanks! will try to watch at least one of the games.

J Cheever Loophole

markie29 wrote: »

where do you guys watch these games?

Apologies lads for taking this off topic, but is Argentinian league football available to view over here at all? Channel 5 (I think) used to have it.

Pride Fighter

Used to love watching this years ago. Santos had a super team then, Alex, Diego and Robinho on the same team, and a very tidy left back called Leo. Boca had Carlos Tevez. He was a looper back then too. He got a red card in a game against River Plate for doing a chicken dance. Ah the memories.

Nuri Sahin

J Cheever Loophole wrote: »

Apologies lads for taking this off topic, but is Argentinian league football available to view over here at all? Channel 5 (I think) used to have it.

Channel 5 indeed used to show it. No idea if they still do nowadays. I usually watch the games on betting sites (usually excellent quality) if not by other means.

Nuri Sahin

If any of you's are in the UK..

If you're in the UK and don't have a bedtime, Boca v Fluminense in the Copa Libertadores is free-to-air on Premier Sports now (Sky 433)

Notorious

This is great. Usually there's no football on this late to keep me occupied in work!

Oat23

Good game so far, both sides with great opportunities to score!

Oat23

Why is he putting his arm out there!

Just got very difficult for the Brazilians.

Notorious

Crazy handball by Carlinhos, but was the first yellow the result of a dive?

Nuri Sahin

Don't let me down Boca, c'mon!

Notorious

Boca have had so many good chances now. They just can't seem to find the net.

Nuri Sahin

Internet went as soon as they scored!

Boca 1-0, nice finish after a lovely through ball from Cvitanich.

Nuri Sahin

What a miss........

Should be 2-0.

Nuri Sahin

FT 1-0, advantage Boca.

Valez v Santos kicks off at 2am for any people still up.

Notorious

I'll probably catch the first half. Lets hope its an exciting one.

Gonzovision

A Santos win hopefully

Nuri Sahin

Looks like a proper man marking job on Neymar.

Good start from Valez.

Notorious

I'm watching the game on some Arabic channel, but my god is the commentator terrible. I've had to put it on mute.

Nuri Sahin

Bar one attack from Santos, Valez have been dominant.

Oat23

Velez take a deserved lead.

Notorious

Nice header. That goal has been a while coming with Velez's dominance.

Nuri Sahin

Can't believe how bad Santos have been, more than deserved lead for Valez though. Obolo's first goal in ages.

Oat23

Went to bed at HT, but going off their first half performance Velez deserved to win. Both ties are close heading into the second leg so I'm happy about that.

Brasileiro is back this weekend too!

Nuri Sahin

Same.

I see Neymar has praised Peruzzi, the guy who man marked him out of the game. Good of him, very impressive display from the kid. It's set up very nicely for the 2nd leg. Still Fancy Santos to get through, likewise Boca and Universidad Chile. Hard to call the all Brazilian tie.

I am pie

-Ade- wrote: »

Channel 5 indeed used to show it. No idea if they still do nowadays. I usually watch the games on betting sites (usually excellent quality) if not by other means.

The league games are shown on public TV in Argentina ...Canal 7. If you search for Canal 7 plus the game you're after (e.g... 'Boca vs San Lorenzo') you'll find the site or a stream easliy enough. I've been watching River Plate in their second division all year. Stream quality usually grand.

Oat23

Boca v Flu about to start. Corinthians v Vasco on after.

Don't think either are on UK/Irish TV, just streams.

Nuri Sahin

The 2nd leg of Fluminense v Boca (0-2) has just kicked off. Corinthians v Vasco da Gama (0-0) is on at 2am.

edit - curse you Oatesy.

Pudsy33

Its on setanta :-)

Oat23

Had a look on my guide but it wasn't listed. Only realised now I last updated the guide last Thursday so it probably wasn't on their listings then!

Good start for Flu so far, Neves almost got in a few minutes ago after a 1-2.

Oat23

We're all square! 1-1 on aggregate. HUGE deflection from a 35 yard Carleto freekick.

Oat23

Oh dear oh dear! Fluminense have blown it!

1-1 on the night, 1-2 Boca on aggregate in the 91st minute.

Great finish there, Boca go through. Too tired to wait up for the other game so I'll be recording it.

Pudsy33

Any of the games on tv tonight?

IncognitoMan

setanta ireland at 11.55 for santos game anf 2.25 for the U de chile game

BOHtox

Should Santos win tonight? Thinkin' of watching it...

Nuri Sahin

BOHtox wrote: »

Should Santos win tonight? Thinkin' of watching it...

You'd like to think so. I hope so for my wallet sake.

Brilliant home record... but against the best away side in Argentina.

eagle eye

Velez are a real good outfit, really like the way Ricardo Gareca sets his team up. I thought for sure they would go backwards this year having lost Ricardo Alvarez and Santiago Silva who were two of their most important players last season. They have kept at the same level though and maybe even improved which is a real testament to how well the club is run.

I think they can win this tonight. I think they are too strong in midfield for Santos and I think the game will be won there.

IncognitoMan

IncognitoMan wrote: »

setanta ireland at 11.55 for santos game anf 2.25 for the U de chile game

sorry it appears the tv guide on my android was wrong. might be on paddypower site or one of those

Nuri Sahin

Valez keeper has been sent off.

Oat23

Good luck to them now!

c'mon Ganso

MoscowFlyer

Haha, 3 men just swarm all over Neymar when he gets the ball

Nuri Sahin

Santos only have themselves to blame if they don't find a goal. Another big chance spurned.

Nuri Sahin

Nice timing, they finally score. Match is level as it stands.

Oat23

We'll probably be robbed of penalties in the last 3 minutes like the 2 games last night!

Nuri Sahin

Peruzzi has been very good for the most part again tonight btw.

bmcc10

haha santos keeper.

Oat23

Rafael is a beast. Santos go through.