Copa Libertadores - River Plate vs Boca

Utopia Parkway

Nice header but that was just a ball straight down the middle. Should be a defenders ball.

monkey9

It started off a bit slow, but enjoyable game now.

Mr.Nice Guy

What do River fans think of Maradona? Is he hated for his Boca connection or does what he's done for the country surpass all that?

gzoladz

Mr.Nice Guy wrote: »

What do River fans think of Maradona? Is he hated for his Boca connection or does what he's done for the country surpass all that?

He is hated. But what he has done for the national team is recognized.

Mr.Nice Guy

Pratto again. 2-2.

Edit: Actually an O.G. Still, game on.

gzoladz

Mr.Nice Guy wrote: »

Pratto again. 2-2.

Edit: Actually an O.G. Still, game on.

I am streaming to the Chromecast and I am like5 minutes behind.

monkey9

It's a pity they can't finish off that Boca stadium. I assume there's not enough space with the houses behind to build a stand to give the stadium a bowl look?

djemba djemba

monkey9 wrote: »

It's a pity they can't finish off that Boca stadium. I assume there's not enough space with the houses behind to build a stand to give the stadium a bowl look?

Ah no. It's perfect the way it is. There is enough bowl looking grounds around the world.

When is the second leg.

gzoladz

monkey9 wrote: »

It's a pity they can't finish off that Boca stadium. I assume there's not enough space with the houses behind to build a stand to give the stadium a bowl look?

Both River and Boca stadiums are very aged now and both clubs are considering building new ones.

Argentina has only one somewhat decen modern stadium nowadays, which is the one in La Plata.

Mr.Nice Guy

Wow massive chance for Benedetto. Crucial save.

gzoladz

Mr.Nice Guy wrote: »

Wow massive chance for Benedetto. Crucial save.

Holy sxxx... To even out the ones we missed in the 1h...

Mr.Nice Guy

Full-Time and the first leg ends 2-2. It was quite an even contest. Both sides can point to chances that they passed up.

Second leg is on the 24th. All to play for.

Ferris_Bueller

Really enjoyed that game, very fast paced and was end to end for a lot of it although both halves started off a bit slower. Plenty of goals and some good chances that were missed too. It was so different to watching a PL or CL game, both teams were really direct and it felt like less of a tactical battle and just two teams who were sent out to win a football match. Cracking atmosphere too and the Spanish commentator on my stream was gas :pac: will definitely tune in for the second leg!

gzoladz

Very entertaining game. Also all players were very careful not to get booked/sent off to avoid missing the return leg. I think the next game will be different in that regard and it will get a bit more physical.

The result is completely open. River had better control and could have scored another goal in the first half but Boca had that incredible chance at the end of the game too.

I knew Armani was good (not sure how much responsibility he had in Boca's 2nd goal), but I was ver impressed with Rossi.

River should have Ponzio and probably Scocco back. Will see if Pavon gets fit for the return leg, but he looked very mortified when he left the pitch.

batistuta9

monkey9 wrote: »

sugarman wrote: »

Freesports do.

And is that free to air on Sky 429 all the time?

They don't. They showed some matches from the Brazilian cup but that's it

gzoladz

2 more sleeps...on BT Sports 2 again

Oat23

Boca training session today. Mad.


https://twitter.com/RorySmith/status/1065731263473086465

gzoladz

There stadium was actually suspended because more people attended than the approved capacity. They are hoping to have the suspension lifted today as if Boca wins, celebrations would take place in their stadium.

Bret Hart

Game in doubt.

Oat23

Looks like the game could be postponed.

Reports say the Boca bus was hit on the way to the stadium and windows were broken, then when the police used pepper spray to disperse the crowds around the bus it got in and affected the players. Few players reported to have been throwing up after getting into the stadium and some gone to the hospital.

Crazy.

Harry Palmr

Expecting Man City supporters to blame Liverpools for this!

Oat23

Game supposedly going ahead at the original kickoff time (9pm Irish time) which is crazy. Thought at the very least they'd delay it an hour or two.

eigrod

The bus https://twitter.com/marcaclaroarg/status/1066411772750508034?s=21

Harry Palmr

Confirmed 9 PM, looking at some of the players in the dressing room they really look shook up.

Enzokk

Kick off has been delayed by an hour, but that is still not confirmation that the match will actually go ahead tonight.

https://twitter.com/jonawils/status/1066420852093267968

Mr.Nice Guy

If they play and River win, there will be an outcry and a petition to replay it.

8-10

Harry Palmr wrote: »

Expecting Man City supporters to blame Liverpools for this!

Shows how ridiculously out of proportion that was last season

Pete Moss

eigrod wrote: »

The bus https://twitter.com/marcaclaroarg/status/1066411772750508034?s=21

River Plate supporters are obviously massive Conor McGregor fans as well!

gzoladz

Argentina exporting the whole soccer experience to the world...

gzoladz

Check out @DannyWArmstrong’;s Tweet: https://twitter.com/DannyWArmstrong/status/1066420378770255874?s=09

monkey9

I mean, I hope everyone is ok an all but this is exactly the kind of stuff I want from this fixture. Now bring on red cards, fights and lots of goals.

OldMrBrennan83

monkey9 wrote: »

I mean, I hope everyone is ok an all but this is exactly the kind of stuff I want from this fixture. Now bring on red cards, fights and lots of goals.

Exactly, only reason to watch South American soccer.

Harry Palmr

8-10 wrote: »

Shows how ridiculously out of proportion that was last season

Twas but a scratch! Really chaps, that's all it was.

Burkie1203

https://twitter.com/DanEdwardsGoal/status/1066427641249579013?s=19

Harry Palmr

FFS will this tie ever be decided?

batistuta9

Nobody warming up according to Wilson.


https://twitter.com/LuisOmarTapia/status/1066418674104455169

Harry Palmr

https://twitter.com/RorySmith/status/1066432977872306179

10.15 KO our time, so much for the idea of maximising the European audience.

Inquitus

This is a shítshow of the highest order!

Officer999

This game should be called off

Mr.Nice Guy

Is it happening?

Inquitus

Mr.Nice Guy wrote: »

Is it happening?

It seems unclear, from what I can gather FIFA and Conmebol are insisting it has to go ahead, but River may take Boca's side if they refuse to play.

Adamcp898

CONMEBOL appointed doctors stiff arming them into going ahead it seems by signing a declaration that there's no medical reason it shouldn't be played, ignoring the first-hand evidence of players and management stating they don't quite agree.

Don't suppose this would have anything to do with the plethora of world leaders in town, some attending the match, and saving face, would it?

Headshot

Any more updates on this? Going ahead?

Inquitus

Headshot wrote: »

Any more updates on this? Going ahead?

Seems to be on what I am watching.

Headshot

****ing BT sports not showing it then

argg

Harry Palmr

I've got women's beach volleyball on Freesports

/rubs thighs

Enzokk

Nothing happening yet it seems even if it should start soon.


https://twitter.com/RorySmith/status/1066455213010235392

Mr.Crinklewood

Harry Palmr wrote: »

I've got women's beach volleyball on Freesports

/rubs thighs

Now's it's men's.

To make things worse, Mrs Crinklewood thinks this is the reason I'm staying up

Mr.Nice Guy

Has there ever been a major football final that had such a farcical build-up?

Enzokk

Never mind, game is off it seems.

https://twitter.com/RorySmith/status/1066457095069937664