Archive for September 21st, 2007

Saprissa, Puntarenas Disappoint Coaches

Friday, September 21st, 2007

by Rod Hughes
Is that a gnashing of teeth we hear from Tibás?
Must be the reaction of Saprissa fans to Wednesday’s 1-1 tie with Puntarenas in the port city’s home stadium.
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Lackluster Alajuela Ties in Tourney, 0-0

Friday, September 21st, 2007

by Rod Hughes
A listless Alajuela made its path to the championship of the Uncaf Cup for regional soccer clubs more difficult last night by a scoreless tie with Real Espana of Honduras. This puts Real Espana in good shape with the next game in its home stadium.
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CAFTA Maneuvering Turns Frenetic

Friday, September 21st, 2007

by Rod Hughes
Posturing and strategy heated up this week as the campaigns for and against the Central American Free Trade Treaty (CAFTA) heated up to a fever pitch as the Oct. 7 referendum nears. A hot exchange in the Legislative Assemby between Oscar Lopez, a deputy representing a one-man delegation, […]