tarnado1555362291 Posted February 21, 2008 Author Share Posted February 21, 2008 Dominica's surprise Pacquette http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/newsid=694309.html#dominicas+surprise+pacquette Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 In the Blackburn game today, Jason Roberts was in, supplied the cross for their 4th at the end. Anybody think him and Shalrie Joseph can put the rest of Grenada on their shoulders and beat Costa Rica? 4 years ago they went down 3-2 in the second leg to a full strength USA. The other surprise team I'm looking at is Puerto Rico, they beat Bermuda in Bermuda twice then tied T&T 2-2 after leading 2-0 at the half. They would be going up against Honduras (if they beat Dominican Rep), I can dream cant I? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarnado1555362291 Posted February 28, 2008 Author Share Posted February 28, 2008 Your not the only one ... Spice Boyz wait on stars Wednesday 27 February 2008 http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/newsid=699673.html#spice+boyz+wait+stars While still waiting on the availability of their pair of top-flight overseas professionals, namely Jason Roberts and Shalrie Joseph, Grenada are looking as if they might not need the help. Since taking over the coaching reins in late 2007, former international Norris Wilson has whipped the Spice Boyz into shape. Two recent friendly wins over Guyana and St. Vincent and the Grenadines, both above them on the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking, has the Caribbean islanders smiling ahead of their single-leg 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ qualifier against US Virgin Islands in late March. Not since their Caribbean Cup runners-up finish in 1989 have spirits been so high on the 'Spice Island'. "I can't complain about the start we've had to 2008," Norris told FIFA.com. "We beat both Guyana and St. Vincent (both 2-1) away from home and both of them are ranked well higher than we are in the region." Both Guyana (who recently beat Cuba) and St. Vincent earned byes into the second round of CONCACAF qualifying due to their impressive recent results. And when one considers the fact that Grenada's two friendly successes came without a proper training pitch on which to prepare, and without the country's two biggest-name players in the side, the achievement becomes even more impressive. "At the moment we have to be very efficient with our training sessions," the coach said, laughing. "Hurricane Ivan destroyed much of our training facility in 2004 and we don't have proper floodlights, so when the lads get to practice after work we have to get right to it and use the sun we have left!" Norris, who coincidentally coaches local side Hurricane FC, also has the added frustration of being without his two leading competitors: Shalrie Joseph and Jason Roberts of New England Revolution and Blackburn Rovers respectively. Neither player has formally committed to Grenada for the upcoming qualifier in their capital of St. George's, but they have been contacted by the FA and expressed interest in taking part. "It's hard to express just how important these two players are to our hopes," Norris remarked. "Shalrie (Joseph) is a strong player and a key defensive midfielder who can distribute the ball, while Jason (Roberts) is a powerful striker with a nose for goal who can hold it up and bring the midfielders into the attack. The pair would really bring a lot to the team." In June 2004, both Roberts and Joseph took part in the qualifying campaign for Germany 2006, where Grenada were beaten by CONCACAF giants USA over two legs by a respectable 6-2 aggregate scoreline (they only lost the home leg 3-2). Joseph, who could have opted to play for the US but chose instead to represent his homeland, is widely regarded to be the frontrunner for the Caribbean Football Union's Player of the Year award for 2007, and Roberts' English Premier League experience and sheer power would add much to the gritty and talented crop of local players from the island of just over 90,000. A fine blend With a crux of what he calls "talented and lively" domestic league players, Norris can also count on Jamaica-based, 30-time-capped central defender and captain Anthony 'Nixon' Modeste of Portmore United, speedy winger Byron Bubb of Farnborough FC in England's lower leagues, and Canada-based former youth international Lyndon Antoine. The Spice Boyz will head into their one-off qualifier against 202nd-ranked (out of 207) US Virgin Islands as heavy favourites, but Norris admits his side, themselves only ranked 163rd in the world, will not have it easy. "Even though we are playing at home we need to go into the game with USVI with the mindset that we are the underdogs, otherwise we could be crippled by the occasion and get caught out," he said. "We will respect them, not be complacent and go right at them from the start." Were his men to get past their island neighbours, as is expected, a date with Central American giants Costa Rica would await. In this instance there would be no debate about who the underdog would be. "Playing Costa Rica would be a historic day for us," Norris added. "And who knows what could happen. Football is a funny game and any team can make history on their day. We could cause a sensation." The Grenadians are planning two more friendlies, against Barbados and a team to be announced, before meeting USVI at their National Stadium on 26 March. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottie Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 Would it not expose the corruption of CONCACAF, if Grenada could get past Costa Rica? Imagine a group of Grenada, Guyana/Suriname, El Salvador/Panama, and Haiti. I mean it's near impossible but who knows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarnado1555362291 Posted February 29, 2008 Author Share Posted February 29, 2008 St. Vincent and the Grenadines visiting Guadeloupe tonight, 21:00 local time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolando Posted June 14, 2008 Share Posted June 14, 2008 quote:Originally posted by Scottie Would it not expose the corruption of CONCACAF, if Grenada could get past Costa Rica? Imagine a group of Grenada, Guyana/Suriname, El Salvador/Panama, and Haiti. I mean it's near impossible but who knows. Costa Rica - Grenada 2-2 Final !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 quote:Originally posted by nolando Costa Rica - Grenada 2-2 Final !!!! Home team first? Too bad Grenada dropped the 2-0 lead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devioustrevor Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 quote:Originally posted by Grizzly Anyone else remember Shane Orio, the Belizean keeper from WCQ? He was their only good player and must have impressed someone else other than us Voyageurs as he has since transferred from the Belizean league and is the starting keeper for Costa Rican 1st division side Puntarenas FC. I remember Shane Orio being quite impressive and the only reason we only had 8 aggregate goals instead of 12 or more. They also had that kid Cesario Rosales who could've been dangerous if he'd ever been taught how to stay on his feet. Also, I can understand how some Belizeans could be rightfully pissed off that they are playing their "home" games in Guatemala. Guatemala still claims that Belize isn't an independent country and rather a province of Guatemala. It would be like forcing Taiwan to play it's home games in Beijing, or Palestine to play their home games in Tel Aviv, or Scotland to play their home games in London. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devioustrevor Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 quote:Originally posted by Daniel Home team first? Too bad Grenada dropped the 2-0 lead. They (Grenada) also played a man down for 40 minutes. I think they could still provide a shock in Costa Rica. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hottoddy7 Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 Mexico Belize 0-0 at the half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianSwede Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 Bermuda just scored against T&T in Trinidad for that matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoccerNewf Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 I'd love to see Belize beat Mexico, even if they draw this game, Mexico wins the next round at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gian-Luca Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 Bermuda have taken the lead on T&T - 1-0 - in T&T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoccerNewf Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 MExico scores, the dream is over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 Belize 0-1 Mexico Hate the ads after the goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footballfreak Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 This game is at least showing that Mexico can be shut down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 Stoppage time penalty for Mexico: 0-2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadiankick97 Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 Panama - El Salvador decent game...1-0 Panama in the 75th Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red card Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 bermuda beating T&T at home 2-1 at half Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadiankick97 Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 red card, i think the game is only at halftime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red card Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 you're correct - got too excited there how do we edit posts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 Click the little pencil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gian-Luca Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 Jamaica vs. Bahamas is on Gol TV (so glad we can get this match in Canada but not our own qualifiers), it's absolutely pathetic to watch. Given the size of the players it looks like the Bahamas are fielding their under 20 team. Certainly I would expect that TFC's U16 team could beat these guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kusch to the Corner Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 3-0 Jamaica at the half Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youllneverwalkalone Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 quote:Originally posted by red card bermuda beating T&T at home 2-1 at half This looks like a final. Jack will have to get FIFA to deem the home stadium unacceptable on account of the Bermuda Triangle warning to get the second leg played in T&T. Though he's probably done so already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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