Scottie Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 This is it - a one match showdown with our most hated rivals, for all the marbles! Tuesday's match is without a doubt THE biggest match in my time as a voyageur. Four years ago I would've killed for us to be in this position, instead we were bottom of our group with 2 points and eliminated after 4 matches. I don't know about you guys but I'm stoked! All the talk of scenarios, goal differential, etc is over (thank god, I don't think I can read another hypothetical post without puking). A win or a draw, that's what's needed. We're in the driver's seat here. As for all this talk of us not being able to score goals, well guess who has scored even fewer? Adding to that, Honduras has yet to score a goal against opposition that isn't Cuba. In other slightly related news, Guatemala defeated Jamaica today, meaning that the yanks and guats can advance at Jamaica's expense with a draw on tuesday! (good news in the JH saga) I'm pumped. Aren't you? Match is in 90 hours! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hectorj Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 Guatemala and the USA can do an "Austria-West Germany '82" and both qualify. Jamaica must be now rueing that draw with Antigua-Barbuda. If I was the USA, I'd rather face Guatemala in the hex than Jamaica. Who knows how many more Englishm...err "Jamaicans" born in UK will declare themselves for the Reggaeboyz. If Guatemala was playing another Central American nation, Jamaica wouldn't even need to show up for last game as it would be a done deal. Are the Americans above such tactics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baulderdash77 Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 I can't see the American's doing that. Landon Donovan isn't playing but they're still going to roll out Dempsey, Gomez & Johnson. I can't see them not playing to win the game and also not winning the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villus Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 They won't overtly do it, but if the game is tied in the second half I'd imagine both teams just pass around a lot and don't really push many people forward. They won't overtly do it but I doubt they risk not going through if both teams are willing to allow time to tick down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditty Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 I think with the Americans at home and in the form they're currently in, they are going to be keen to beat Guatemala and do it soundly. Klinsmann is under some heat. I agree with you that if the game is still a draw in the latter stages, self preservation may sink in and they'll both be thinking safety first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superbrad Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 I hate honduras!!! Go in there and take those mother ****ers down!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 Yeah the Americans are bastions of sporting integrity...they will do it in a heartbeat. And spend more effort telling everyone they didn't than they did on the field. Would have been interesting though if they didn't get the last minute winner in Antigua. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 Yeah it is crazy that it all is gonna come down to Honduras again. It just seems to always be them... Also I'm not sure if we really can use the "Honduras has only scored against Cuba" argument for us considering we've only scored one goal not against Cuba. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derofan Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 What time is the game at since it was originally at 4pm east but now that panama arent offically through i think the time changes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theaub Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 What time is the game at since it was originally at 4pm east but now that panama arent offically through i think the time changes? Its at 4 since Panama isn't through; if they won last night game would've been at 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gian-Luca Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 Let's get even more pumped than Borjan is at the 1:02 mark of this hilarious Ante Jazic interview: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottie Posted October 13, 2012 Author Share Posted October 13, 2012 Let's get even more pumped than Borjan is at the 1:02 mark of this hilarious Ante Jazic interview: Hilarious! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottie Posted October 13, 2012 Author Share Posted October 13, 2012 Yeah it is crazy that it all is gonna come down to Honduras again. It just seems to always be them... Also I'm not sure if we really can use the "Honduras has only scored against Cuba" argument for us considering we've only scored one goal not against Cuba. All I'm saying is we're more evenly matched than the most pessimistic voyageurs would have you believe. No reason not to get pumped! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ensco Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 There's no video of it that I know of, and it wasn't the actual qualifying game, but Canada winning away in Honduras was the real key to the 1986 WC qualification. http://canadasoccer.com/?gid=212&t=game_summary_soccer_new Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ensco Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 We played them pretty tough in San Pedro Sula in 2004. Got a result, should have won. Hutchison scored. A number of current players on that team. October 9, 2004 – CONCACAF Semi-Final Round World Cup Qualifier Estadio Olimpico – San Pedro Sula, Honduras Attendance: 45,000 Goals: Canada – Atiba Hutchinson (71), Honduras – Dilano Turcios (91) Canada: Pat Onstad, Ante Jazic, Mark Watson, Jason deVos, Atiba Hutchinson, Dwayne de Rosario, Daniel Imhof, Sandro Grande (Patrice Bernier, 80), Julian de Guzman (Olivier Occean, 70), Iain Hume (Josh Simpson, 65), Tomasz Radzinski. Head Coach: Frank Yallop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A_Gagne Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 I can't see the American's doing that. Landon Donovan isn't playing but they're still going to roll out Dempsey, Gomez & Johnson. I can't see them not playing to win the game and also not winning the game. Oh contrare, I can see them playing to win and not winning. They just almost tied A&B; they got scalped by Jamaica in Kingston; and they aren't as above the grade in CONCACAF as they like to pretend they are. A loss at home is unlikely, but could be disastrous. I"m sure as hell not going to be gasping in disbelief when they play to a boring draw next Tuesday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmcmurph Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 Pumped? We are at 10 points with one game to go in the round to determine who goes to the HEX. We are a draw or better away from making the final six for the first time in what feels like forever!! Pumped? Damn right I'm pumped. Shame about the time it is on especially out west here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 1pm (2 hour) lunch for me on Tuesday...just have to find a pub/sports bar near work in Sidney BC.....anyone have suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villus Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 We can do this, come on Canada!! Honduras have scored against Cuba and thats it, and we have conceded in one game away to Panama, those facts don't scream out a win for Honduras, if we can get one goal down there I don't see us ever losing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derofan Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 I completly agree Villus get the first goal and honduras will have a tougher time it is crucial that we score first !!!!!!! but for that to have any chance of occuring Rickets or jackson cannot be the strikers. So who do we start hume and then sub on cavalini ? We can do this, come on Canada!! Honduras have scored against Cuba and thats it, and we have conceded in one game away to Panama, those facts don't scream out a win for Honduras, if we can get one goal down there I don't see us ever losing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisB Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 I totally think we start Hume. This game will be won on desire, and nobody has it more than Hume. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 I totally think we start Hume. This game will be won on desire, and nobody has it more than Hume. I have no worries about our team's desire. If we get the result in Honduras I think it will come down to discipline and organization that has led us here more than boundless energy and "wanting it more". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beh Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 I'm fcuking pumped and ready to march down Yonge St. with a BIG a$$ Canadian flag before the start of the game! Just give me the singal - lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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