Winnipeg Fury 847 Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 Instead of posting under 'Gold Cup Draw', I figured it's now time to focus on our group oppostion. Here is the upcoming exhibition matches for our competition: Haiti vs Panama March 24 Costa Rica vs New Zealand March 24 Guadeloupe vs T&T March 24 Chile vs Costa Rica March 28 Costa Rica vs Chile June 2 Link to post Share on other sites
RJB 91 Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 Looks like Costa Rica has done some work to get three quality friendlies. I like our preparation at this point. We've got Barbados, a rumour of Argentina, and then maybe two pre-tournament exhibition matches, and I think we'll do ok. As long as we can have a coach in place. I'll be very disappointed if that coach is not permanent, but at least it will give the players some peace of mind knowing that Hart is carrying through the tournament, rather than waiting and waiting for a replacement. That being said, I will lose a lot of faith in the CSA(have I even got any faith to lose?) after they said a new coach by the end of the year, and then by the end of March......... still waiting. Link to post Share on other sites
loyola 0 Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 First we're playing Bermuda not Barbados. Second, when the CSA said we would have a coach by the end of 2006 that was prior to Pipe firing. Since then Linford has always said that it would be by the month of March. Third, I also like the fact that we're trying to get a game against Argentina, it gives you an idea that the CSA is trying to get our MNT more games. Maybe it will not work in the end but at least we can see that they are doing what they said they would do. Link to post Share on other sites
wildguy27 0 Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 The team has had only 3 games in the last year, with a 4th at last coming up, which is kind of a joke. Link to post Share on other sites
redhat 15 Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 quote:Originally posted by wildguy27 The team has had only 3 games in the last year, with a 4th at last coming up, which is kind of a joke. Yes it's embarassing, at all levels. But that's not surprising considering the budget was directed to the U20s' prep, as well as not having a true (rather than interim) coach for the MNT. Let's choose a coach, and direct our efforts to preparing for the WCQ, if not becoming successful at the Gold Cup. The CSA is out of excuses. Link to post Share on other sites
wildguy27 0 Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 quote:Originally posted by redhat Yes it's embarassing, at all levels. But that's not surprising considering the budget was directed to the U20s' prep, as well as not having a true (rather than interim) coach for the MNT. Let's choose a coach, and direct our efforts to preparing for the WCQ, if not becoming successful at the Gold Cup. The CSA is out of excuses. Definitely hope they decide on a secure coach soon, once they do that things should start falling into place. Link to post Share on other sites
RJB 91 Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 quote:Originally posted by loyola First we're playing Bermuda not Barbados. Right. Thanks [:I] Link to post Share on other sites
Paddy 0 Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 quote:Originally posted by RJB Right. Thanks [:I] Yeh...you wouldn't want to get thoes two powerhouses confused. Link to post Share on other sites
Winnipeg Fury 847 Posted March 25, 2007 Author Share Posted March 25, 2007 Haiti 3- 0 Panama Costa Rica 4 - 0 New Zealand Guedeloupe 2 - 2 T&T From the words of a Haitian fan: "Former Canadian international Belotte has unsuccesfully tried to get in the team. " Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel 21 Posted March 25, 2007 Share Posted March 25, 2007 quote:Originally posted by Winnipeg Fury"Former Canadian international Belotte has unsuccesfully tried to get in the team. " Ahahahhahahahahahah. Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel 21 Posted March 25, 2007 Share Posted March 25, 2007 Actually, Wyn is probably ineligible to play for Haiti, unless he filed the appropriate paperwork before his 21st birthday. Link to post Share on other sites
Winnipeg Fury 847 Posted March 26, 2007 Author Share Posted March 26, 2007 Posted by Haitian fan Toussiant at the Soca site. This is probably the best report we will ever get on the Haitians: Haiti looking like a threat for the Gold Cup. Our current team is stronger than the one that was in TnT. Two new Haitian-Dutch players Tim Velten and Lesly Fellinga have joined the team and we expect still U-20 Sony Norde from Argentina to become our Robinho in the next GC. The competition for a spot in the national team is becoming very tight. Former Canadian international Belotte has unsuccesfully tried to get in the team. Even Eliphene Cadet who scored again today may not be able to secure his ticket for the GC if Peguero returns to the NT. Haiti's version of Latapy, Tiga, did come in today. But, he will have to work harder to secure a permanent spot in the team. Link to post Share on other sites
Winnipeg Fury 847 Posted March 26, 2007 Author Share Posted March 26, 2007 Posted by Haitian fan Toussiant at the Soca site. This is probably the best report we will ever get on the Haitians: Haiti looking like a threat for the Gold Cup. Our current team is stronger than the one that was in TnT. Two new Haitian-Dutch players Tim Velten and Lesly Fellinga have joined the team and we expect still U-20 Sony Norde from Argentina to become our Robinho in the next GC. The competition for a spot in the national team is becoming very tight. Former Canadian international Belotte has unsuccesfully tried to get in the team. Even Eliphene Cadet who scored again today may not be able to secure his ticket for the GC if Peguero returns to the NT. Haiti's version of Latapy, Tiga, did come in today. But, he will have to work harder to secure a permanent spot in the team. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Can. in UK Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 Does the CSA scout these games or do they watch videos after the fact? I think these results prove it isn't going to be easy for Canada at the GC. Link to post Share on other sites
Winnipeg Fury 847 Posted March 29, 2007 Author Share Posted March 29, 2007 March 29 Chile 1- 1 Costa Rica USA U-20 2-1 Haiti Haiti's team was largely made of U-23 and a few senior reserve players. The Haitian senior team is in a dispute with it's federation over money, so the senior team did not dress. Rumour has it that the senior team may boycott the next game as well. Link to post Share on other sites
redhat 15 Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 There are no easy teams in the Gold Cup. On any day, a talented team can lose. For instance in 2003, Canada beat Costa Rica 1-0 but lost to Cuba 0-2. In the latter game, Hume just couldn't convert. In 2005, a phantom call led to a Tico PK with us on the losing end again, 0-1. And that squad was pretty our "B-" team, yet I found the Ticos to be very poor that day, and fortunate to get the win. And I won't even mention how we almost upset the U.S., until we were down to 10 men and Donovan got away with a red card foul on Gervais. Excuses aside, for us to be taken seriously, we need better preparation in quantity and quality. I'm sure we can take Haiti, but on any day you just never know. Link to post Share on other sites
BearcatSA 628 Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 quote:Originally posted by redhat And I won't even mention how we almost upset the U.S., until we were down to 10 men and Donovan got away with a red card foul on Gervais. You mean that slap on the face of Braz? Link to post Share on other sites
canso 0 Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 That was the one. All those "german reject" chants were really pissing him off! [] Link to post Share on other sites
BearcatSA 628 Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 Yeah, that was pretty bad. I can't think of any other flagrant incidents involving the striking of an opponent that didn't result in a red card. Could have the hometown golden boy ejected, now, could we? Link to post Share on other sites
redhat 15 Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 quote:Originally posted by BearcatSA You mean that slap on the face of Braz? Yep that was the one. (Sorry, picked the wrong Impact.) Donovan should have gotten a red, had our player learned how to dive, err, "exaggerate" the foul. The result could have been different if they were down to 10 men. Oh well ... coulda, shoulda, woulda. Don't forget Hume got injured before the match as well as McKenna on the bench due to red card in the previous game. Link to post Share on other sites
Winnipeg Fury 847 Posted April 7, 2007 Author Share Posted April 7, 2007 May 5 - Haiti vs Jamaica (Miami) Link to post Share on other sites
Winnipeg Fury 847 Posted April 9, 2007 Author Share Posted April 9, 2007 Haiti are on a roll. They just qualified for the U-17 World Cup. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Can. in UK Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 17/04/07 El Salvador 0 - 1 Haiti Haiti is on a roll. 6 wins in 7 matches. Link to post Share on other sites
Winnipeg Fury 847 Posted April 18, 2007 Author Share Posted April 18, 2007 quote:Originally posted by Can. in UK 17/04/07 El Salvador 0 - 1 Haiti Haiti is on a roll. 6 wins in 7 matches. "French-born Haitian scored the winning goal in his first international match with the Haitian national team. " Haiti are taking their football very serious these days and looking to Europe for anyone with Haitian connections. They are beggining to establish some real depth. Link to post Share on other sites
Canadiense 0 Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 Man!!! Haiti really is on a roll... I am praying for devine help, that Canada beings their Gold Cup preparation ASAP. Given the cirumcustances, Haiti right now is better than Canada, and they way that they are preparing, they will beat Canada at the GC and it will be humiliation for Canadian soccer. According to new FIFA Rankings: Haiti (86), Canada (94) The way things are going I am almost willing to predict: CAN vs Guadalupe (WIN/TIE) CAN vs Haiti (LOSS) CAN vs Costa Rrica (LOSS) CAN eliminated in 1st round... What can we expect from Canadian soccer at this point? Link to post Share on other sites
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