Wednesday, April 29, 2009

El ''Chicharito'' Hernández



A Javier “Chicharito” Hernández strike, in the 5th minute, helped Club Deportivo Guadalajara edge out a one-goal draw against Chilean side Everton, away at Sausalito stadium, and advance to the Copa Libertadores finals.

Chicharito’s goal also saved Chivas from the embarrassment of being eliminated by a club wearing a Boca Jrs replica jersey with a picture of a sausage across the chest.

Me enfermaron como Puerco!



Mexico striker Carlos Vela returned to training with Arsenal on Tuesday after being held out of practice the previous day due to fears over swine flu.

After seeking medical advice, the Premier League club told the 20-year-old player on Monday to stay away from the training ground in north London. The concerns had been prompted by the visit of friends from Mexico, where more than 150 deaths have been blamed on the swine flu virus.

Y mis 50mil pesos Que?



BARCELONA, Spain (AP) - Barcelona defender Rafael Marquez will miss the rest of the season after injuring his left knee during his team's 0-0 draw with Chelsea on Tuesday in the first leg of the Champions League semifinals.

Are you Not Entertained?



A last minute goal from second-half substitute Jose Reyes gave San Luis a much needed two-nil victory over Libertad of Paraguay allowing the “Gladiators” to sneak into the Copa Santander Libertadores finals.

Having only achieved two points out of a possible twelve, in their first four games, the “Gladiators” Copa Libertadores campaign seemed destined for failure. However, San Luis managed to win their last two games of the group stage, combined with Universitario of Peru choking in their last game, to advance to the round of sixteen.

Monday, April 27, 2009

Under-17 Championship Canceled



NEW YORK –Due to the growing concerns about the Zombie outbreak in Mexico, CONCACAF General Secretary Chuck Blazer announced Monday that the remainder of the confederation’s Under-17 Championship in Tijuana has been cancelled and the second leg of the Champions League finals has been postponed.

Mexican authorities previously had closed schools in Mexico City and on Monday extended that decision nationwide. Based on the actions of the Mexican government, CONCACAF responded to safeguard the health of players, officials and fans.

Costa Rica, Honduras, Mexico and the United States all had clinched berths the FIFA U-17 World Cup, and were to play the semifinals on Wednesday with the championship and third-place match scheduled for Saturday. The four semifinalists will advance to the U-17 World Cup in Nigeria October 24-November 15.

Saturday, April 25, 2009

El Capi Kristian Alvarez



It was Kristian Alvarez turn to shine as the Mexican team captain scored twice to guide the Tricolor to a three-nil victory over Guatemala and clinch a berth in the CONCACAF U-17 Championship semifinals.

Thursday, April 23, 2009

Martin Galvan y 10 Mas




Martin Galvan is quite easily the most recognizable name in the Mexican side that opened their CONCACAF U-17 World Cup qualifying bid with a lopsided 7-0 victory over Trinidad & Tobago. Galvan, who debuted for Cruz Azul at 14 years of age, led the Mexican offense with a hat trick and an assist.