sj Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 playing in the heat in Mexico has always been a big factor. how many canadian teams have ever win a game in Asteca? had the csa accepted the offer of hosting the tournament it would have been a big plus for the canadian team. instead of making it easier for our team to qualify they send them to the worse and most hostile environment in concacaf to try to qualify. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ref Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 quote:Originally posted by sj playing in the heat in Mexico has always been a big factor. how many canadian teams have ever win a game in Asteca? had the csa accepted the offer of hosting the tournament it would have been a big plus for the canadian team. instead of making it easier for our team to qualify they send them to the worse and most hostile environment in concacaf to try to qualify. These games are not in Azteca stadium. They are in Juarez which is just 12 Km from El Paso, Texas, where they have been training. The altitude is a mere 1100 meter above sea level. The team has been there now over a week. The coach said this team was as well prepared as any, free of injuries and well played. The same factors apply to the U.S. but their tough women don't complain including their coach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 ^ I agree, they really have no excuse for such a poor performance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 I've got a bad feeling that tells me Mexico are gonna win 2-1 tomorrow. I know a lot of people will hat me if this happens tomorrow, but I just have no confidence in this team right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ref Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 We may pull it off regardless of our idiot style and coaching. Last time we lost Mexico was ranked 25th and we were 11th. Now Mexico is 22nd and we are 9th. Basically the same odds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic Posted April 9, 2008 Author Share Posted April 9, 2008 Those prelim games were all just gamesmanship, everyone and their Mother knew who was playing tomorrow months ago. In the past month, neither Japan, France or either Caribbean minnow found the back of our net, because our defensive pinball game is just too frustrating to attack into (and as you're all well aware - out of). Mexico isn't half as dangerous on the attack of Japan or France, and their defense was really suspect against the USA. They really are half the team we are, and I can't see any possible way they'll even keep it close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic Posted April 9, 2008 Author Share Posted April 9, 2008 Those prelim games were all just gamesmanship, everyone and their Mother knew who was playing tomorrow months ago. In the past month, neither Japan, France or either Caribbean minnow found the back of our net, because our defensive pinball game is just too frustrating to attack into (and as you're all well aware - out of). Mexico isn't half as dangerous on the attack of Japan or France, and their defense was really suspect against the USA. They really are half the team we are, and I can't see any possible way they'll even keep it close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 ^ Maybe so but I fear it still won't be pretty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Ault Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 ^ Richard with our team it is never pretty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terpfan68 Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 Who is officiating? And will the officials "favour" the home team? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VPjr Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 quote:Originally posted by Vic Those prelim games were all just gamesmanship, everyone and their Mother knew who was playing tomorrow months ago. In the past month, neither Japan, France or either Caribbean minnow found the back of our net, because our defensive pinball game is just too frustrating to attack into (and as you're all well aware - out of). Mexico isn't half as dangerous on the attack of Japan or France, and their defense was really suspect against the USA. They really are half the team we are, and I can't see any possible way they'll even keep it close. if memory serves, didn't the Mexicans knock us out of the last round of olympic qualifying in 2004? In a single game elimination, ANYTHING is possible. Our girls are better on paper but games are not played on paper. This team needs to show some pride and go out and play with heart and determination. They displayed none of that on Sunday. It was a pathetic effort against a minnow opponent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red card Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 it's ironic that we get to see both semis tonight while Americans have no tv coverage at all. In essence, border townies would need to come to Canada to watch the USA/CR play in Mexico. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terpfan68 Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 What would be the betting odds for tonight's games? I would guess that Costa Rica beating the US would be about 100 to 1 against and Mexico beating Canada would be about 5 to 2 against. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N-A Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 quote:Originally posted by terpfan68 Who is officiating? And will the officials "favour" the home team? Semifinals USA – COSTA RICA KO 1700 R: Dianne Ferreira-James (GUY) A1: Maria Isabel Tovar(MEX) A2: Rita Munoz(MEX) FO: Carol Ann Chenard(CAN) CANADA – MEXICO KO 1930 R: Kari Seitz (USA) A1: Cynette Jeffrey (GUY) A2: Cindy Mohammed (TRI) FO: Jennifer Bennett(USA) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ed Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 Note that the times above are MDT, so first semi goes at 7:00 PM EDT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin McMillan Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 0-0 at the half between the Yanks and Costa Rica... American's haven't got a whole lot going Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loyola Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 quote:Originally posted by Kevin McMillan 0-0 at the half between the Yanks and Costa Rica... American's haven't got a whole lot going CR is doing well to defend and trying to get one on the counter. I'm hoping for an upset here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin McMillan Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Do they play 30 min of golden goal or does it go straight to the shoot-out in the event of a tie? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic Posted April 10, 2008 Author Share Posted April 10, 2008 30 minutes extra time, no golden goal. No mention of it from the Canadian commentators, but the 2nd U.S. goal looked offside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Don't tell me the CBC streaming feed is going to be useless again if the USA-CR coverage is anything to go by! Half a second in every 5 - 10 seconds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic Posted April 10, 2008 Author Share Posted April 10, 2008 Completely fluid in the East... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic Posted April 10, 2008 Author Share Posted April 10, 2008 Kudos to the Costa Rican coach and players. They have clearly advanced light years in little time. I'd love to read the report on how they did it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 I have watched TFC streaming feeds from CBC and it has been fine, so was the Estonia men's game. Just these games from Mexico are crap and virtually unwatchable. I would prefer a good reliable straight audio feed than a useless attempt at video. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Anybody else here watching from west of the Rockies - or attempting to watch I should say? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beaver Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 quote:Originally posted by Richard Anybody else here watching from west of the Rockies - or attempting to watch I should say? the pregame feed looks fine. not sure if the game itself will be a problem. I'm watching this from west of Main Street. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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