CanadianSoccerFan Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 32 minutes ago, canta15 said: They weren't giving money to throw the game. In this rare occasion, they were given money to not throw the game. Not exactly. In the transcript Padilla clearly states the incentive is designed to prevent them pushing forward for an equalizer when trailing by a single goal. At that point the team is not playing to win, they're just defending to limit the margin of defeat. https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup-2018/1733309/world-cup-2018-bribe-el-salvador-claim-they-refused-cash-to-fix-qualifying-match-against-Canada/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king1010 Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 goal for tonight has to be to win each half 2-0. breaking it down into smaller victories makes things more manageable winning the game 4-0 ensures we do our part to capitalize on our very slim chances of advancing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GimliJetsMan Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 No faith in this team to put up four. I can't even comprehend a Canadian squad doing that in this stage, lol. We probably have the personnel to do it, but history tells me we don't even get 3. Mexico winning big is our only hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianSoccerFan Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 You just know Floro will start Henry again when we desperately need a player like Ledgerwood who can bomb forward Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Califax Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 "Mexico holding a 8-0 lead in the 87th, Canada at 0-0 still trying to find a goal that will see them through. Floro will make a substitution, As Larin gives way to Jakovic who will try his hand at striking for the first time since grade 4." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonovision Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 29 minutes ago, CanadianSoccerFan said: You just know Floro will start Henry again when we desperately need a player like Ledgerwood who can bomb forward Ledgerwood doesn't exactly bomb forward when playing at right back. If that's the goal, you might as well put a player like Ricketts back there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addona Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 24 minutes ago, Califax said: "Mexico holding a 8-0 lead in the 87th, Canada at 0-0 still trying to find a goal that will see them through. Floro will make a substitution, As Larin gives way to Jakovic who will try his hand at striking for the first time since grade 4." LOL, ok, I'll bite (even though I'm not as anti-Floro as some others): "And it's a penalty in the 3rd minute of stoppage time .... Canada surely now sees themselves in the HEX. And up steps ... Borjan to take it. Well, this is highly unusual ... but Milan places the ball on the spot after receiving instructions from Benito." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Califax Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 1 minute ago, Addona said: LOL, ok, I'll bite (even though I'm not as anti-Floro as some others): "And it's a penalty in the 3rd minute of stoppage time .... Canada surely now sees themselves in the HEX. And up steps ... Borjan to take it. Well, this is highly unusual ... but Milan places the ball on the spot after receiving instructions from Benito." Haha well done sir. Aces to my kings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bully Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 I could see Straith and Vitoria as the top 2 strikers in a 4-4-2 tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youllneverwalkalone Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 Hey, Vitoria scored 19 goals in 79 matches for that small club prior to Benfica. Pretty sure they were all penalties, but if he was a striker we'd be slamming Floro for not starting him beside Larin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaeltfc91 Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 Could you imagine this happened: Mexico 8 Honduras 1 Canada 0 El Salvador 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weather Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 Realistic chances we make it? I've got around 10%, assuming we give Mexico a ~1/3 shot of beating Honduras by 2 or 3 goals, and us a ~1 in 3 shot of beating ES by 3+ goals. 1/3 * 1/3 = 1/9 = ~11%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpg75 Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 17 minutes ago, youllneverwalkalone said: Hey, Vitoria scored 19 goals in 79 matches for that small club prior to Benfica. Pretty sure they were all penalties, but if he was a striker we'd be slamming Floro for not starting him beside Larin. Some of those were also headers off set pieces. He's 6'5" so maybe not a bad idea to put him out there in place of James if his knee is still bothering him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aloyol Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 3 minutes ago, jpg75 said: Some of those were also headers off set pieces. He's 6'5" so maybe not a bad idea to put him out there in place of James if his knee is still bothering him. Canada getting to the Hex with a late 5th goal on a Vitoria header would be a dream scenario for all Canadian fans... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addona Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 5 minutes ago, Weather said: Realistic chances we make it? I've got around 10%, assuming we give Mexico a ~1/3 shot of beating Honduras by 2 or 3 goals, and us a ~1 in 3 shot of beating ES by 3+ goals. 1/3 * 1/3 = 1/9 = ~11%. I think this is too high ... I think we have a chance of advancing, but more like 25% chance Mexico wins by 2+ and 20% chance we win by 3+, so 0.25*0.20 = 0.05, or a 5% chance of advancing. Still, that's a fairly plausible outcome ... still room to have hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Califax Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 http://thecomeback.com/lists/the-15-greatest-comebacks-in-sports-history.html To get you in the mood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rightback Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 Great comebacks would include: the same day a shattered McKenna goes on about damage control at halftime when down 4-0 vs. Honduras, Sweden ties Germany in a WCQ being down 4-0 with 28 minutes left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingvikingstad Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 48 minutes ago, michaeltfc91 said: Could you imagine this happened: Mexico 8 Honduras 1 Canada 0 El Salvador 1 I don't want to be too negative because I'm still holding out hope we'll make the hex, but.... Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theaub Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 It'll be 0-0 (or 1-1 with a 93rd minute El Salvador goal) though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scullion44 Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 As long as I can remember following this team which isn't incredibly long honestly, nothing has ever gone their way. I think we are due for some damn luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearcatSA Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 1 hour ago, Bully said: I could see Straith and Vitoria as the top 2 strikers in a 4-4-2 tonight. Hainault might be that late game secret weapon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianSoccerFan Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 Canada Soccer has forwarded the appropriate information to FIFA Integrity concerning the media reports of El Salvador receiving an offer in relation to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Qualifiers match against Canada to be played on 6 September in Vancouver, BC. FIFA Integrity, in collaboration with CONCACAF, has opened a preliminary investigation and the matter now rests with FIFA. All further media requests should be directed to FIFA. Peter Montopoli, General Secretary, Canada Soccer http://canadasoccer.com/statement-from-canada-soccer-p159877 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umpiredice Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 What time is everyone going to start showing up at Doolins for the pre-match pints and stadium march? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingvikingstad Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 Canada 3+ goals = 2.5 El Salvador - 0 goals = 1.80 Mexico 3+ goals = 3.25 Honduras 0 goals = 1.8 =40% =55.56% =55.56% =30.77% When multiplying all the odds together, we have a 0.037 or approximately 4% chance of seeing all of these results going our way. Obviously the way I've put this together isn't perfect and there are other possibilities, but about 5% seems about right to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killgod Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 18 minutes ago, scullion44 said: As long as I can remember following this team which isn't incredibly long honestly, nothing has ever gone their way. I think we are due for some damn luck. The thing is, in sport, you're never due for luck. You can be unlucky or lucky, forever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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