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Una vergüenza para todos
This is an account of how a Rácing supporter incapacitated Celtic goalkeeper Ronnie Simpson with a projectile (glass bottle)–an embarassment for Argentineans.
¿Soñar? Dale, que no cuesta nada
Although written more as a colorful commentary about the match than play-by-play reporting, Lucero's piece does reveal a change in tactics from Rácing: opening with their established "la olla" style and later reverting to the ultra-defensive style to…
Partido de Montevideo casi no se juega
This report mostly focuses on the Celtic reaction to the injury to Ronnie Simpson, not so much on the physical aspects of the match. For their part, Argentine journalists immediately shift to the third game, while Foreign press accounts, such as “A…
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Diego Lucero sets high expectations for the final match, in what could be a first international world trophy for Argentina. According to the author, the games bewteen Rácing and Celtic began as a battle that was hard-fought, and also a bit…
Llenó la página que teníamos en blanco
Piernes, who had been critical of Rácing during the first two matches, does an about-face and praises the team for becoming the first Argentine world champion club in fútbol. He cautions that this game must be analyzed slower before more praise is…
Entre todos los de la Copa, los campeones más cabales
Clarín reprints foreign press accounts on the matches between Celtic and Rácing. In Scotland, the press became indignant about the behavior of Rácing players: a “bunch of ruffians”, “Celtic try to protect itself against the brutal tactics of the team…
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This article examines preparations by Rácing players in Scotland (including a steady diet of steak). The author also marvels at Celtic, a team that is quick and can shoot from anywhere.
Perder humildemente
In his report from Glasgow, Bello cites the ability of Argentine players to perform well in Europe as once again being on display.
Críticas por el juego brusco que usó Rácing
Criticism of foul play emanates from the European press. Scottish outles are still unsure about the quality of the Argentine player and observe that Celtic will have to put the best offense to withstand attacks they will receive in Argentina. These…
En áspera lucha, Racing ganó ajustadamente a Celtic
A pretty straightforward account of the second match between Rácing and Celtic during the 1967 Intercontinental Cup. Little mention is made of the projectile that hit Celtic goalkeeper Ronnie Simpson before the match began.
Opiniones severas de los escoseses
Accounts from Scottish players and journalists criticize the sporting environment in Buenos Aires as a projectile hit Celtic keeper Ronnie Simpson and significantly more fouls took place. The Scottish press, in particular, was livid. Scots viewed the…
El entusiasmo está atravesando el río
Enthusiasm across the river, while some Scottish players try to forget what happened in Argentina and concentrate on the next match.
Racing batió a Celtic y es campeón mundial; Una conquista de real significación
Racing champions, “los vencedores.” A populist summary of the match played in Montevideo that basks in Argentina's first title on the world soccer stage.
Vibración intensa hubo en Corrientes
A euphoric account of fan celebrations in downtown Buenos Aires. The article also recounts descriptions by Scottish players, who felt that everything was against them in South America. Basile was described as an “animal” by the Celtic coaching staff…
…la prensa del mundo
World reactions are almost universal about the level of ugly football. Uruguayan journalists impress the fact that these games were a shame on football. Meanwhile, the Spanish press notes the number of incidents that made a game into a war, but that…
Los 22 en síntesis
A look at the performance of players from both teams.