Shakmur Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 12 hours ago, Jith12 said: I was just looking at Jamaica's recent results and was thinking We should really be smashing a team that lost 3-1 to Peru earlier this year. Then I decided to check the world rankings abd found that Peru are ranked 14th! How is this possible?! I know that the FIFA rankings are screwed up, but Peru #14? Their squad is mainly based domestically and never have I heard rave reviews about the Peruvian league. I would think that we would probably put in a good fight vs Peru. Thoughts on this? Peru always give teams a hard time in CONMEBOL, one of the most competitive regions in the world, they're no pushover. They are also very well coached. I think they're underrated in NA because of lack of understanding of the level of competition in South America, even from the smaller teams. We would have a hard time beating Peru. It would be something to be be proud of if we did, and nothing to be ashamed of if we lost by a small margin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rheo Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 17 hours ago, jpg75 said: NOTE: I’ll have more with Zambrano on how he’s trying to convince a trio of young prospects – Ballou Tabla (Montreal Impact), Bryan Cristante (Benfica) and Ricardo Ferreira (Braga) – to forego their other international options and commit to playing for Canada. Look for that story Thursday on Sportsnet. And here's the article http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/ballou-tabla-bryan-cristante-ricardo-ferreira-octavio-zambrano-montrea-impact-mls-canada-soccer/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearcatSA Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 3 hours ago, Shakmur said: Peru always give teams a hard time in CONMEBOL, one of the most competitive regions in the world, they're no pushover. They are also very well coached. I think they're underrated in NA because of lack of understanding of the level of competition in South America, even from the smaller teams. We would have a hard time beating Peru. It would be something to be be proud of if we did, and nothing to be ashamed of if we lost by a small margin. We lost to them with our A list guys last time they were here seven years ago. They're a quality side. I'd like to play them again in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackdude Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Here's Jamaica'S roster. One change from that is that Andre Blake has been called instead of Shaven Sean Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keegan Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Rudi reporting that we've sold 16k + tickets.. that would be extremely impressive and with a walk up CNE crowd we could probably get another 2k. I find it hard to believe still.. clearly the commercials and ads have had an impact. Props to the csa because we're usually lucky to crack 10k for friendlies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycoyster Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 46 minutes ago, Blackdude said: Here's Jamaica'S roster. One change from that is that Andre Blake has been called instead of Shaven Sean Paul. So no Morgan, Hector, Donaldson, Mariappa, Williamson, McAnuff, Mattocks, Orgill. Pretty much their Gold Cup side minus Mattocks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jith12 Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 2 hours ago, BearcatSA said: We lost to them with our A list guys last time they were here seven years ago. They're a quality side. I'd like to play them again in the future. Yeah, I think that they would be a good choice for a friendly. They would be a very stern test but I think that we capable of getting a result with our A-team playing on top form. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackjack15 Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 24 minutes ago, Keegan said: Rudi reporting that we've sold 16k + tickets.. I heard somewhere else that they had sold 20.000 tickets! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackdude Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 6 minutes ago, Blackjack15 said: I heard somewhere else that they had sold 20.000 tickets! Duane Rollins speculated that it looked close to 20,000 tickets sold because the lower bowl was almost full Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackjack15 Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 10 minutes ago, Blackdude said: Duane Rollins speculated that it looked close to 20,000 tickets sold because the lower bowl was almost full I'd be lying to you if I said I wasn't disappointed with this number. Not surprising, but was hoping it would be more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuzzAndSting Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 1 minute ago, Blackjack15 said: I'd be lying to you if I said I wasn't disappointed with this number. Not surprising, but was hoping it would be more Wait, you're disappointed with 16K? What were you expecting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 3 minutes ago, BuzzAndSting said: Wait, you're disappointed with 16K? What were you expecting? Some people expect way too much from meaningless friendlies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamboAl Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 I agree. I think 16,000 with the potential of more to be pretty damn good especially with it being a long weekend and many folks drifting away to cottages or leaving town. I was quietly hoping for 15 K. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theaub Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 I was pretty pessimistic on this one and thought 14,000 - so yeah that's a good number Also think you'll see a decent walkup crowd with the relatively cheap price point and number of people in the area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moldy9 Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 19 hours ago, Jith12 said: I was just looking at Jamaica's recent results and was thinking We should really be smashing a team that lost 3-1 to Peru earlier this year. Then I decided to check the world rankings abd found that Peru are ranked 14th! How is this possible?! I know that the FIFA rankings are screwed up, but Peru #14? Their squad is mainly based domestically and never have I heard rave reviews about the Peruvian league. I would think that we would probably put in a good fight vs Peru. Thoughts on this? Peru is a good squad. Maybe the domestic league is nothing to gloat about compared to other SA leagues but they do produce talent. And yes they easily handled us with their B team without Guerrero and Pizarro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackjack15 Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 1 hour ago, canta15 said: Some people expect way too much from meaningless friendlies. It's not a meaningless Friendly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shermanator Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Sure means a hell of a lot less than the last time these two clubs played.... Count me in as someone who thinks 16K is a decent turnout, unless the turnout is largely Jamaican supporters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 32 minutes ago, Blackjack15 said: It's not a meaningless Friendly Oh you're right I forgot. Whoever wins this game retakes the title of Gold Cup finalists correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycoyster Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 48 minutes ago, Blackjack15 said: It's not a meaningless Friendly I mean it's just about as meaningless as friendlies can get. It isn't a tune up for a competitive game, we likely don't have another competitive game for another year, and Jamaica isn't calling in 8 of their best players. It's a good test and all, but I wouldn't call this game meaningful...regardless of the outcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ngravs Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 The only thing meaningful about this game is the fact that the game is hosted in Canada and that we possibly are attracting new fans because of TFC's success/ building on a bit of a hype due to the Gold cup. If there's a time to perform well and play an attractive game during a "meaningless friendly" it would be now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keegan Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 2 hours ago, Blackjack15 said: I'd be lying to you if I said I wasn't disappointed with this number. Not surprising, but was hoping it would be more We were a much stronger team playing Costa Rica after the 2007 gold cup for the first match in Toronto in 7 years and we got half that so 16k is outstanding. It isn't a meaningless friendly.. there's really no such thing as a friendly in international football and especially not for us as we must rely on these games for points and reputation amongst our fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamiltonfan Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 EDIT: I have two extra tickets in our sold out sections. Let me know if you need Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stryker911 Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 3 hours ago, Jith12 said: Yeah, I think that they would be a good choice for a friendly. They would be a very stern test but I think that we capable of getting a result with our A-team playing on top form. Watched us play them in the Pan-Ams a few years ago. They destroyed us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ngravs Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Most seats at the bottom of the top sections are sold, starting to sell top rows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpg75 Posted August 31, 2017 Author Share Posted August 31, 2017 2 hours ago, Blackjack15 said: It's not a meaningless Friendly Every friendly is "meaningless" ie. it has little meaning relative to a WCQ or GC match, like 2% of the meaning if that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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