Unfortunately I will not be able to update the page during the next days but I will start posting again next Saturday. Cheers to all and good luck to the Belgrano during this week. We all to need to pull together to overcome this difficult situation.
Belgrano Youths hosted Arsenal for the 2nd fixture of the 2007 season. Belgrano got the better of Arsenal by winning the three matches. Results:
4th Division: Belgrano 3 - 0 Arsenal
Goals: Hechalar (B), Gonzalez (B), Chavarria (B)
5th Division: Belgrano 2 - 0 Arsenal
Goals: Bellino (B), Malano (B)
6th Division: Belgrano 2 - 0 Arsenal
Goals: Fernandez (B), Lujan (B)
Bollati returns to the team replacing Bustos while Novaretti makes his Belgrano debut replacing Caceres (out, suspended). While the midfield sees Donnet and Oyola stay in the team, there are doubts concerning the two upfront. Rios is almost surely playing but Delgado has a muscle strain. If he is out, then Gigli is the candidate to replace him. For the first time since he arrived to the club, Marcos Lazaga is included into the squad. The possible team for tomorrow: Montoya; Serrizuela, Peppino, Novaretti, Martinez; Donnet, Yllana, Bolatti, Oyola; Rios and Gigli. In Nueva Chicago, Donda replaces Zarif (out, suspended).
These two short clips offer a glimpse of the fantastic party held both in the pitch and in the stands in the last match which Belgrano won 3-2. The fans had an additional reason to celebrate: It was Belgrano's 102nd Anniversary. The first clip shows Belgrano fans chanting and cheering for team as they were coming into the pitch. The second clip reproduces the moments after the match had finished (total madness!!!). The quality and recording is not professional (but props to the guy who made it!) as you can see but is good enough as to confirm the buzz: Belgrano are the biggest club in Cordoba and their people are truly unique. We may suffer, we may cheer, we may cry, we may celebrate, we may win, we may lose, we may shine, we may suck, we may chant, we may rumble...But no matter what, we will always be there with you, our beloved Club Atletico Belgrano.
Belgrano defeated Godoy Cruz in an exciting match that could have gone either way. Belgrano scored in quick sucession in the second half and put themselves ahead 3-1. Moments later, Caceres (B) was sent off and Belgrano were pushed all the way by Godoy Cruz who took advantage of the extra man. In the end, Belgrano were able to cling on to the lead even when Godoy Cruz scored a late goal. When the referee blew the final whistle, the stadium burst in joy and the celebrations started. Belgrano had obtained their first win in this tournament and one that will surely count in later stages when relegation is decided. Yllana, Rios and Donnet (pictured) were the goalscorers for Belgrano while Torresi and Miranda scored for Godoy Cruz.
Man of the match: Matias Donnet
Attendance: 35.000
94': Final whistle. Belgrano win 3-2. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
17.50: All set for kick-off. A full-house and a great atmosphere for this huge match.
17.55: Our support is fantastic: almost bottom of the league and yet we packed the stadium. Un-freaking-believable!!!
17.59: Teams ready to come out into the pitch.
18.01: Terrific. Amazing. Awesome. Unbelievable. Speechles. Belgrano were received by their fans in spectacular fashion.
18.05 The match starts.
3': Both teams hustle it out in the midfield. Rios (B) shoots but misses.
5': Belgrano controls the ball.
7': Cross from Oyola (B). Misses the goal by a mile.
8': Godoy Cruz counterattack but the danger is cleared. Belgrano bent on attack.
10': Herbella (G) with a last-ditch tackle on Rios (B)
12': Corner to Belgrano.
13': GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOALLLLLL!!! Yllana scores for Belgrano.
13': BELGRANO 1 - GODOY CRUZ 0
16': Party in the stands. Belgrano are winning and playing well.
17': Delgado (B) heads just above the woodwork
20': Godoy Cruz try to find the equalizer
23': Belgrano in control. The ball passes through the midfielders.
25': The Belgrano defenders are looking solid
26': Arzuaga (G) shoots wide. Godoy Cruz are playing better
28': Caceres (B) clears the danger. Corner to Godoy Cruz
31': Arzuaga (G) dives and...where's the yellow card??? Come on ref!
34': Martinez (B) is booked
36': Good counterattack by Belgrano cleared by Godoy Cruz defenders
38': GOAL. Torresi scores for Godoy Cruz.
38': BELGRANO 1 - GODOY CRUZ 1
42': Corner to Belgrano. Cleared by defenders.
44': Torresi (G) misses a sitter. Godoy Cruz playing better at the moment
46': Half-time whistle. Good match so far.
Belgrano Youth Team traveled to La Plata to play Gimnasia LP. Belgrano got some good points in the bag as they started the Youth League in good shape. Results:
4th Division: Gimnasia LP 2 - 0 Belgrano
Goals: Lopez (G), Jaime (G)
5th Division: Gimnasia LP 2 - 2 Belgrano
Goals: Galassi (G), Saporale (G), Macavo (B), Casado (B)
6th Division: Gimnasia LP 1 - 2 Belgrano
Goals: Mazolati (G), Altamirano (B), Garcia (B)
Belgrano make some changes to face Godoy Cruz. Primo has confirmed that Rios and Yllana will replace Cervera and Bolatti while Bustos and Martinez are likely to play. The coach has not confirmed the team but it looks as the team will be: Montoya; Serrizuela, Peppino, Caceres, Martinez; Donnet, Yllana, Bustos, Oyola; Rios and Delgado. Godoy Cruz will play the same team who beat Colon. A huge crowd is expected for this match considered a crucial battle between two teams struggling to find their feet and biding to escape the threat of relegation.
