JesseDart Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 I've been reading some reports in the central american media saying that Haiti is experiencing somewhat of a football renaissaince or "golden age" as the football pundents like to call it. I believe all of their players are based in Haiti, but it seems like they have pace and have killer counter attack. If teams go to sleep on them apparently they don't need too many chances to make them pay. They are speedy and clinical in their finishes. Defensively they seem to be strong due to their physical disposition and they basically defend with 8 people behind the ball. They are a counter attack team and not to be underestimated. Definetely a dark horse in the Gold Cup (no pun intended). Do any of you have any info on English media on this. For those of you who speak French, have you read anything on Haiti? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesW Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 Well the Gold Cup is a good time for one "golden age" to end and a new one to start. That must be why it is called the Gold Cup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 Not to be off topic but does anyone know why it is called the Gold Cup and not something more impressive like the North American Soccer Championship? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesW Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 quote:Originally posted by Sigma It has been called the Gold Cup since 1991, but I have no idea why. I would guess that there is no "why". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 The Gold Cup was once a 6 team tournament of past world cup winners. Dont know how often it was held, but I recall Uruguay winning it once. Italy Germany England Brazil Uruguay Argentina I think that was the line-up. Long time ago so it is hard to recall. I don't think it was taken very seriously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 quote:Originally posted by JesseDart I've been reading some reports in the central american media saying that Haiti is experiencing somewhat of a football renaissaince or "golden age" as the football pundents like to call it. I believe all of their players are based in Haiti, but it seems like they have pace and have killer counter attack. If teams go to sleep on them apparently they don't need too many chances to make them pay. They are speedy and clinical in their finishes. Defensively they seem to be strong due to their physical disposition and they basically defend with 8 people behind the ball. They are a counter attack team and not to be underestimated. Definetely a dark horse in the Gold Cup (no pun intended). Do any of you have any info on English media on this. For those of you who speak French, have you read anything on Haiti? Don't worry, our lack of preparation and player familiarity will lull them into a false sense of security. We can't lose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JesseDart Posted May 24, 2007 Author Share Posted May 24, 2007 quote: Don't worry, out lack of preparation and player familiarity will lull them into a false sense of security. We can't lose. hueeeew!! Okay, I feel much better now. I was starting to worry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 quote:Originally posted by Sigma Results against Haiti.... Nov 10/73 Haiti 5 Canada 1 Nov 12/73 Haiti 0 Canada 1 Oct 20/77 Canada 1 Haiti 1 (in Mexico WCQ) Nov 6/81 Canada 1 Haiti 1 (in Honduras WCQ) Mar 28/84 Haiti 0 Canada 1 Apr 13/85 Canada 2 Haiti 0 (WCQ) May 8/85 Haiti 0 Canada 2 (WCQ) Oct 9/99 Canada 2 Haiti 1 (GCQ in LA) Jan 18/02 Canada 2 Haiti 0 (GC) I remember someone posting something like that before T&T beat us for the first time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 quote:Originally posted by Sigma The difference is that Haiti has beaten us before. Oh...is that what Nov 10/73 Haiti 5 Canada 1 meant? Don't worry, I am kidding. Just trying to make light of the serious matter of our preparation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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