Pumas & Rio Plata @ Fox en Español.
June 22, 2004
Pumas of Mexico will play Argentina’s Rio Plata in two friendly matches that will be televised live on Fox Sports en Español. The first of two matches between the champions will take place at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California from Saturday, July 18, 2004, at 3:00 p.m. PT/6:00 p.m. ET. The second match will be held at The Rose Bowl in Los Angeles, on Saturday, July 24, 2004 at 7:30 p.m. PT/10:30 p.m. ET. Pumas’ events will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the clubs’ existence.
Both Pumas and Rio Plata are the champions of their respective domestic soccer leagues. The eminent Hugo Sánchez led Pumas to their first victory in over ten years at the closing tournament of the 2003-04 season. Their last victory was in 1991. River Plate marked their 32nd championship win at the closing tournament of the 2003-04 season.
