Tuesday, December 16, 2008

2008 CWC - An Albiceleste Tale in Tokyo

An interesting info which I’ve discovered on today’s FIFA Club World Cup semi-final clash. When Pachuca takes on LDU Quito, there will be at least 7 Albiceleste being involved in that match; Six of them on the pitch and one in the dugout.

The Mexican side progress through after amazing comeback against Al-Ahly in the previous round. The architects of the long-awaited win over the Egyptians were none other than the formidable Argentinean trident formed by Damian ALVAREZ, Bruno MARIONI and Christian GIMENEZ, who chipped in with a vital double.

The result must have boosted their confident tremendously after last year’s disastrous first round exit at the hands of Tunisian outfit Etoile Sportive du Sahel. However, as reported in
their recent interview on FIFA website, the match against the reigning Copa Libertadores winner will be a different proposition altogether.

Like Pachua, LDU too will have three Albiceleste players in their starting line but the man who will be responsible to orchestra their win will be on touchline instead.

Edgardo BAUZA was the mastermind in making LDU the first Ecuadorian side to win South America premier club competition. He has built a formidable side around the like of Norberto ARAUJO, Damian MANSO and Claudio BIELER.

With his intense to win and to desire to beat anyone, anywhere LDU should not be taken lightly. The Mexican side will be on their toe for this match.

Kick of time starts at 1930 local time at the National Stadium in Tokyo.

4 comments:

Mário Júnior said...

Hi John!

The game begins in a few minutes. I am anxious.

LDU is the champion of the Libertadores. But both teams are balanced, in my opinion.

I bet in Pachuca, but there is not a favorite. After the game I write about him...

You are the Argentine or the United States? You read in portuguese?

Bye!

John said...

In the end, LDU continues its fairy tale run with 2-0 win over Pachuca.

Two goals in the 25 minutes was enough to see them book a place in Sunday's final.

Claudio BIELER put them in the lead in the fourth minute. Luis BOLANOS sealed the win in the 26th minute.

Mário Júnior said...

The LDU played better, deserved the victory.

I saw the game. Posted about it now because I went to sleep after the match.

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