July 15, 2008 SAVING GRACE
Netminder Michel lifts Chivas over Dynamo
HOUSTON--- Omar Arellano scored an unassisted goal in the 71st minute to give Chivas de Guadalajara a 1-0 win over the Houston Dynamo at Robertson Stadium Tuesday.
June 25, 2008 GETTING THEIR GOAT
Red Bulls stop Chivas de Guadalajara 1-0
Glendale, Ariz. -- Forward Oscar Echeverry connected for his first goal of the year in the 22nd minute to give the Red Bulls a 1-0 victory over Chivas de Guadalajara in a exhibition match at the University of Phoenix Stadium Wednesday night.
June 5, 2008 A PHOENIX FRIENDLY
Chivas de Guadalajara to face Red Bulls
Chivas de Guadalajara will face the New York Red Bulls in a friendly on Wednesday, June 25 at the University of Phoenix Stadium, located in Glendale, AZ. Game time is slated for 8:00 PM local time.
June 2, 2008 SANTOS SUPREME
League championship caps Cinderella season
TORREON, Mexico--Santos Laguna, which survived a season-long relegation battle in 2007, completed an epic comeback by taking the 2008 Clausura Championship after a 1-1 home draw with Cruz Azul Sunday at sold-out Corona stadium. The Daniel Guzman-led squad took the home-and-home championship series 3-2 on aggregate for their third Primera division crown.
May 30, 2008 ADVANTAGE SANTOS
Take 1-0 lead in Clausura Championship
MEXICO CITY -- An on-fire Christian Benitez guided Santos Laguna to a 2-1 road victory over the Cement Mixers of Cruz Azul and claim the first leg of the 2008 Clausura Championship Thursday at Azul Stadium.
May 26, 2008 MEXICAN LEAGUE CLAUSURA 2008
Semifinals Roundup
Fernando Arce’s stoppage-time header boosted Santos Laguna into a two-goal home draw against the Rayados of Monterrey at Corona Stadium and advance to the league final.
May 19, 2008 MEXICAN LEAGUE CLAUSURA 2008
Quarterfinals Roundup
A double salvo, in the span of two minutes, lifted Cruz Azul to a 2-1 home victory over Jaguares at Azul Stadium, and into the league semifinals.
May 7, 2008 MEXICAN LEAGUE CLAUSURA 2008
Week 17 Roundup
The recently relegated Tiburones Rojos managed to hold Tecos to a scoreless draw, on the road at Tres de Marzo Stadium, before waving good-bye to first division football. Tecos season also ended as the Owls failed to qualify for the league playoffs.
May 1, 2008 MEXICAN LEAGUE CLAUSURA 2008
Week 16 Roundup
The Tiburones Rojos made their final stand of the 2008 season at the Port of Veracruz, and saw their season-long battle to avoid relegation end with a 2-4 loss to Pumas.
April 23, 2008 MEXICAN LEAGUE CLAUSURA 2008
Week 15 Roundup
The Cement Mixers of Cruz Azul claimed a spot in the league playoffs (repechaje) with their fourth straight win, 2-0 over Tecos on the road at Tres de Marzo Stadium.
April 16, 2008 MEXICAN LEAGUE CLAUSURA 2008
Week 14 Roundup
Puebla won a battle between candidates for relegation, two-nil over the Tiburones Rojos of Veracruz at Luis "Pirata" Fuente Stadium, to pull within four points of salvation. Puebla made the best of their chances, starting with Alvaro "Bola" Gonzalez’s opener in the 14th. Hiber Ruiz sealed the win in the 87th minute.
April 10, 2008 MEXICAN LEAGUE CLAUSURA 2008
Week 13 Roundup
A double salvo from Sebastian "Chamagol" Gonzalez led Tecos to a 2-1 home victory over Tigres at Tres de Marzo Stadium, and gave head coach Jose Luis Trejo his second win at the helm.
April 2, 2008 MEXICAN LEAGUE CLAUSURA 2008
Week 12 Roundup
The Itamar Baptista show continued at Alfonso Lastras Stadium, as the Brazilian bomber scored twice to defeat San Luis and lead the Jaguares to their fourth straight league victory, 2-0 over San Luis. The win gives Chiapas the top spot in Group One with 21 points.
March 26, 2008 MEXICAN LEAGUE CLAUSURA
Week 11 Roundup
A last minute strike by Sebastian "Chamagol" Gonzalez helped Tecos salvage a shorthanded three-goal home draw against the Rojinegros at Jalisco Stadium.
March 18, 2008 MEXICAN LEAGUE CLAUSURA 2008
Week 10 Roundup
Chivas de Guadalajara extended their perfect run with a 2-1 victory over the relegation-bound Tiburnoes Rojos de Veracruz at the Luis "Pirata" Fuente Stadium.
