BearcatSA Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 14 minutes ago, CanadianSoccerFan said: 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 Hey, maybe Honduras will be banished from the rest of qualifying and we'll get to go through! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theaub Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 haha El Salvadoreans want the team to tank now because they're pissed that Honduras thought they had to bribe them Also some El Salvadorean players went out to buy 'winter clothes' on their own because the federation won't buy them any (too bad we didn't play them when it was actually cold...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 21 minutes ago, CanadianSoccerFan said: 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 Come on Pete! Carry us to the hex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koolvid Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 I'm not liking what may be starting for Mexico vs Honduras, Torres Nilo is garbage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Califax Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 30 minutes ago, theaub said: haha El Salvadoreans want the team to tank now because they're pissed that Honduras thought they had to bribe them Also some El Salvadorean players went out to buy 'winter clothes' on their own because the federation won't buy them any (too bad we didn't play them when it was actually cold...) If we were playing them outside in Toronto today it would be -5 Celsius. Stupid CSA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperCanuck Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 On August 22, 2016 at 11:02 AM, dsqpr said: On August 16, 2016 at 1:51 PM, canta15 said: I agree with not saying anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gator Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 I know this was debated extensively on here but when our guys were wilting in the extreme Honduran heat and humidity I am hoping the CSA remembers that for future qualifying rounds when we have the opportunity to take these teams out of their comfort zone! There is a good chance we could have padded our lead against Honduras and maybe given up less than the 3 goals vs Mexico had we played those matches outside in cold weather! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpg75 Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 38 minutes ago, theaub said: Also some El Salvadorean players went out to buy 'winter clothes' on their own because the federation won't buy them any (too bad we didn't play them when it was actually cold...) The Salvadorean players are blaming their Fed for just about everything. Bonilla who was named Capt. told a journalist he was "sick of this mess" and essentially blamed FESFUT for cheaping out on keeping Albert Roca as coach and then forcing the players to strike. No chartered flights, players flying in batches and missing training sessions etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GimliJetsMan Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 Will the game be on radio at all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kungfucious Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 u know whats funny? everybody is throwing in their predictions/hopes in hell... but theres a big chance ES finishes ahead for 3rd. not what i want, but just saying... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theaub Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 Who cares? Coming in 4th gets you as far as 3rd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spinrack Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 In effect, this is what needs to happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyrus Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 39 minutes ago, GimliJetsMan said: Will the game be on radio at all? TSN website says that it will be on TSN1040, which is their Vancouver internet radio station. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GimliJetsMan Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 Just now, Cyrus said: TSN website says that it will be on TSN1040, which is their Vancouver internet radio station. Thanks, gunna be stuck watching a hockey game, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kent Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 37 minutes ago, theaub said: Who cares? Coming in 4th gets you as far as 3rd And if we lost 1-0 last cycles in Honduras it would have been just as bad as losing 8-1? Every kick while we are down hurts in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trillium Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 Was chatting with some Honduran team members when I flew out of SPS, guys were very gracious and open....I still had my Canadian jersey on as I flew out after the game so they started the conversations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spinrack Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 I'm thinking that an early red card / penalty kick combination awarded against the Salvadoran goalkeeper would be the best possible start to the match for Canada. Heheheheh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soro17 Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 2 hours ago, Califax said: If we were playing them outside in Toronto today it would be -5 Celsius. Stupid CSA. FWIW, it will probably be about 10-12C at game time tonight. Not freezing by any stretch, but cold enough for my basement in floor heating to come in. ES will probably be decked out in long sleeves and gloves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balfe Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 If Canada can keep it tight at the back and actually play with a bit of passion and belief then anything is possible, no point sitting back tonight and hoping for the best, Canada need to attack from the 1st min and pile the pressure on ES. Changing it up wouldn't hurt either, maybe try someone up front with Larin or at least encourage midfielders to get up the pitch and try to help out going forward. Yes, Larin has been far from impressive in the red jersey, but he seems to be isolated a lot up top on his own and he also drifts in and out of games so the midfield have to do their best to get him the balls he needs, I don't know how good Larin is off the ball as I have never seen him play live but he doesn't seem to be the most mobile striker out there, but runs into channels is what Canada needs tonight and Larin should be the guy who is looking to make those runs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koolvid Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 Is there anyone that's going to the HEX that can't put 3-4 goals against an already eliminated El Salvador at home? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stryker911 Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 Would like to see Jackson up front with Larin. Hoilett and Akindele on the wings and Hutchinson and Arfield in the middle. I don't think we need to keep anyone else back to cover as a defensive mid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearcatSA Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 32 minutes ago, Soro17 said: FWIW, it will probably be about 10-12C at game time tonight. Not freezing by any stretch, but cold enough for my basement in floor heating to come in. ES will probably be decked out in long sleeves and gloves. Speaking of long sleeves, I noticed Hutchinson was wearing a long sleeved shirt in the Honduras game Friday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwilly11 Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 Arfield is enjoying himself. http://aftn.ca/scott-arfield-enjoying-concacaf-experiences-with-canada-and-hoping-he-can-draw-on-them-to-boost-burnley/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CUJO Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 I feel that atiba will have a monster game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertuzzi44 Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 I think we have to play very physical tonight. Let them know it will be a tough battle. Maybe they will be less interested in "paying the price" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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