Boca Juniors 1 - 0 Belgrano

Belgrano were beaten by an alternative Boca Juniors side (the main players had been rested to play the final of the Copa Libertadores). This defeat meant that our hopes of avoiding direct relegation were left hanging by a thread. Bruno Marioni scored the only goal of the match. Belgrano looked lost and beaten during the first half and were unable to create anything in the second half. A woeful performance from the boys who don't really look to be deserving of the illustrious Belgrano shirt right now. Only one match to go. It will take a miracle to stay up.

Man of the match: Battaglia (BOC)
Attendance: not supplied

[Youth Team - Game 11] Belgrano - River Plate

Belgrano Youths had a difficult clash against River Plated Youths. Despite their home advantage, Belgrano could only manage to get two draws losing out the third match. Results:

4th Division: Belgrano 0 - 3 River Plate

Goals: Sotomayor (RP), Campo Dominguez (RP), Valor (RP)

5th Division: Belgrano 2 -2 River Plate

Goals: Pereyra (B), Villegas (B), Coronel (RP), Buba (RP)

6th Division: Belgrano 0 - 0 River Plate

Goals: none

Bolatti linked with Porto

Recent rumours have linked the cultured Belgrano midfielder with Porto FC by stating that the portuguese club had made an offer for the player. Bolatti had been subject to transfer speculation during the last transfer market attracting the interest of giants Boca Juniors, River Plate and Juventus. The Belgrano chairman dismissed those rumours stating that Bolatti would stay until the end of the season. Now that the time has arrived, it seems Bolatti won't be a Belgrano player for much longer. Other clubs that have shown interest are Racing de Santander, Murcia and Independiente. Whatever the outcome of the negotiations, we are sure that Bolatti would be a quality signing for any European club.

Belgrano facing uphill relegation battle

Even if Belgrano win the remaining two matches in the Clausura, they are not granted to stay in Primera Division. With Quilmes already relegated, the remaining place will be decided between Belgrano, Nueva Chicago and Godoy Cruz. Belgrano have a very difficult away fixture against Boca Juniors and finish against Banfield in Cordoba. The positives are that there are still chances and that Belgrano has always managed to overcome even the fiercest of obstacles. This is the Belgrano mystic. It is a long shot, but our players and fans are iron-willed and our determination and grit will keep us up!

[Youth Team - Game 10] Boca Juniors - Belgrano

Belgrano Youths travelled to Buenos Aires to face Boca Juniors Youths. Belgrano didn't do much to revert the odds as they were thoroughly beaten by superior Boca divisions. Results:

4th Division: Boca Juniors 2 - 0 Belgrano

Goals: not supplied

5th Division: Boca Juniors 3 - 1 Belgrano

Goals: not supplied

6th Division: Boca Juniors 3 -1 Belgrano

Goals: not supplied

[Youth Team - Game 9] Belgrano - Independiente

Belgrano Youths made light work of Independiente Youths as they beat them comfortably in two of the three matches. The 5th division match ended in a draw. Results:

4th Division: Belgrano 3 - 0 Independiente

Goals: Maidana (B), Sorasio (B), Landa (B)

5th Division: Belgrano 0 - 0 Independiente

Goals: Vazquez (B), Churin (B)

6th Division: Belgrano 2 - 0 Independiente

Goals: Silva (B), Amaya (B)

[Youth Team - Game 8] Racing Club - Belgrano

Belgrano Youths travelled to Avellaneda to face a strong opposition in Racing Club Youths. Despite having the odds against them, Belgrano managed to get two draws while losing out the remaining game. Results:

4th Division: Racing Club 1 - 1 Belgrano

Goals: Sanchez Sotelo (R), Ramos (B)

5th Division: Racing Club 0 - 0 Belgrano

Goals: none

6th Division: Racing Club 4 - 2 Belgrano

Goals: Respuela (R), Perez (R), Mango (R), Rivero (R), Ortiz (B), Lujan (B)

Updates back in June !

Due to a number of urgent and non-urgent matters we have been unable to keep up with the blog during the last month or so. Fortunately, I will be able to resume the updates from June so do pay us a visit in the next weeks. We'll try to keep this page updated regularly in the future so visitors from around the world get the latest news, updates and match reports on Belgrano de Cordoba.