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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.
Dos a uno-goles de Gemmell (penal), Raffo y Cardenas; Atacarlo…atacarlo…
Despite the attack on Ronnie Simpson, the match went fairly well with exceptional officiating from the Uruguayan official. The attack on the Celtic goalkeeper before the match, however, was an embarrassment for the nation, but fans could not be held…
Se impone la necesidad de cambiar métodos
In this article, “Se Impone La Necesidad de Cambiar Metodos”, Lucero believes there may be some fixes to what Rácing can do before the next match, but Celtic was clearly in better physical shape, quicker, and mentally sharper. Russian players train…
"Honrosa derrota", según el marcador
“Honrosa Derrota” [is this a tongue-in-cheek title?], but Argentine players were out of shape and “impotent” compared to Celtic players. The film from the game showed that this idea that the Argentines could control the ball better, and had more…
"En Buenos Aires, la cosa sería distinta…"
Rácing coach Pizzuti says that the field in Scotland, and physicality of the Celtic players, proved difficult for Rácing, but that circumstances would be much different back in Argentina.
Tampoco llegaron cuando se necesitaba el gol…
Piernes offers readers both insight into Rácing's performance in Scotland and an observation that the Argentines did not play at the level or style they were known for.
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Lucero offers positive assessments of Celtic players, almost as a model for what level Argentinean players should play at.
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Pretty straightforward account of the match, with a few commentaries on the incidents that took place (most having to do with hard tackles.) The article describes Celtic players as fast and athletic and well conditioned, while in comparison the…
Crimen que no debe quedar impune
By displaying photos of family members of the victim, this article served as a very family–focused piece that humanized the death of Héctor Souto. It is full of witnesses and also declarations from Rácing player Roberto Perfumo–a cousin to the…
Acto de barbarie en una cancha de fútbol
The first article, “¡Basta!”, suggests that what happened yesterday has no explanation. The author states that it’s unbelievable that a group that lives with us are maladjusted and capable of taking their ferocity to extreme levels...to crime even.…
Búscase a los autores del mortal episodio en Huracán
Manhunt for those responsible for the death of the young man Souto. Accounts by eyewitnesses demonstrate that an avalanche could not have caused his death and injuries, but rather antagonistic groups' hostility caused his death; the avalanche…
Con todas las luces
San Lorenzo v. Independiente=violence and disorder at the stadium required police action. Stadium violence took place in Avellaneda over the lack of organization dealing with seat assignments in the match between San Lorenzo and Independiente.
El fútbol argentino
The main thrust of Aloé's argument is that the professionalization of fútbol, which placed emphasis on finances and winning, stripped the sport of what made it special: communal associations, love for the sport, amateurism.
Jugando en su flamante estadio, Racing volvió al primer puesto
Perón inspected the site two days before the opening, but did not attend the match. Instead, Carlos Aloé and Ramón Cereijo, along with AFA officials, accompanied the President of Racing.
El segundo plan quinquenal reserva al deporte un sitio de amplias realizaciones
Mostly a promotional piece, nonetheless it is helpful for understanding how the state wanted readers to understand the centrality of sports to the five year plan.
Nuestro equipo mereció ser el ganador del gran clásico
An example of how club fan magazines cover "clásico" matches, especiallu when its rival (Racing) is in first place and is the reigning champion.