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Brazilian keeper Gilmar makes a diving save
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Dellacha and Brazilian captain, Didi, exchange banners
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Brazilian team
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Argentine team
Divorcio justificado: incompatibilidad ...
Low attendance, poor management, lack of involvement by AFA, all lead to a decline in the quality of soccer in Argentina.
Aguas turbias; raices podridas
Article blames club officials for placing their interests on monetary policies over stadium security and the protection of fans. The author seems to absolve fans from unruly behavior and wonders if anything will come of AFA meausres.
Capacidad
Argentine greatness is established by comparing the capacity of stadiums in Buenos Aires to US baseball stadiums (although both stadiums serve different purposes and game schedules--comparing to football stadiums would have been better).
Huérfanos en busca de un papá
A summary similar to El Grafico's review of the national team's string of international friendlies [Aug 31, 1956]. The conclusion is that the team lacks direction and is in a state of limbo.
[Various]
In light of recent international matches the writers of Mundo Deportivo share their thoughts on how Argentina measures up to international competititon.
Triunfo del fútbol criollo
A good example of Peronist rhetoric of Argentina's greatness
Lo de siempre
The major criticism is that Argentina plays too defensively and fails to convert possession into goal-scoring opportunities.
Cortito y al pie
Juxtaposes Argentine possession of the ball with Italian defensive style premised on preventing the other team from winning.
Superior en todo
Very patriotic summary of the match against Italy
Cámara viajera
Useful article to understand gender divisions in soccer
Difícil conquista boquense
An arduous effort by Boca to win this game contrasts with El Grafico's coverage of 'anti-futbol'