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Coors Light Presents Historic Chivas vs. Boca Juniors Soccer MatchCoors Light to Showcase Second Leg of “Copa Coors Light”
Between Renowned Mexican and Argentine Teams, to be Played on Wednesday,
July 21 at 8 p.m. at INVESCO Field at Mile High
"The Game of the Year", also organized by the Colorado Rapids, will pit two teams against each other – each the favorite team in their respective countries – Chivas, 10-time winner of the Mexican First Division Championship, and C.A. Boca Juniors, who have conquered the Argentine Championship on 19 occasions. C.A. Boca Juniors has won the Intercontinental Cup twice in the past four years, and has been a finalist on three occasions. The game is the second of four matches that make up the Coors Light 2004 Chivas Rayadas Summer Tournament. Chivas has established itself as the most recognized and devotedly supported team in Mexico. The club, established in 1906, has won a total of 10 local championships, including four in a row (1959-1962). Continuing a long-lasting tradition, Chivas Rayadas de Guadalajara has conquered all of their national and international championships utilizing only Mexican-born players on their team. Founded in 1905, Club Atlético Boca Juniors are to soccer in Argentina and
the world what the "Yankees" are to U.S. baseball. Considered by many to be the
best team in the world, C. A. Boca Juniors have won the Copa Libertadores four
of the past five years. They have reached the finals again this year and will go
for the title on Thursday, July 1, when they play Colombian Once Caldas in the
final leg of this year's championship.
Chivas and C. A. Boca Juniors will arrive at Denver on Monday, July 19, and will train at INVESCO Field at Mile High prior to the match. Both squads will come to the game with their best available players. Chivas will premiere Benjamín "The Teacher" Galindo, a new coach who was appointed as the new leader of the so-called Sacred Flock last week. C. A. Boca Juniors' Carlos Bianchi, one of the most successful coaches in the world, will lead the destiny of the Argentine side. Ticket prices for "The Game of the Year" start at $25 dollars for general admission, and $40 and $50 for reserved and VIP seats respectively. Family packages are also available at $50 and include tickets for two adults and two children, 12 and under. The family pack can be purchased up until the day of game. Tickets go on sale Tuesday, July 6 at 10 a.m. through the Rapids Ticket Office at 303-825-GOAL, at the Pepsi Center box office, at the INVESCO Field box office, or via TicketMaster 303-830-TIXS. Colorado Rapids season ticket holders should contact their account representatives at (303) 825-GOAL for special seating opportunities. For more information on the teams:
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