Corazon Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 Surprised they pulled it off but not surprised with the squad Costa Rica currently has. Navas not in the team and hes saved their ass for years. But many of their recent golden generation is either retired or back playing on this side of the ocean for their final years. Once I saw Saborio back in the Costa Rica squad, I knew their squad depth had dropped significantly. Obinna 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruffian Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 Are we going to play in an empty stadium again because Mexico is playing the late game on Saturday? They should just have the games at different venues, it is the quarter finals! CanadianSoccerFan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 1 minute ago, CanadianSoccerFan said: I actually think Costa Rica was a better matchup for us I am confident against either of those teams, but Haiti has never advanced past the QF and Costa Rica I think elevate their game when the stakes are raised. Obviously they couldn't do it here, but credit goes to Haiti for that. They recognized CR couldn't deal with their pace. I think we have just enough pace to deal with them. This is a game for Davies and ZBG at the fullback/wingback spots. Godinho has done well, but I think ZBG has a little more speed that'll help him deal with the threat we just saw. Kadenge, johnyb, Corazon and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apbsmith Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 (edited) 10 minutes ago, Obinna said: This is a game for Davies and ZBG at the fullback/wingback spots. Godinho has done well, but I think ZBG has a little more speed that'll help him deal with the threat we just saw. ZBG born in Haiti... Assuming would be a semi-emotional experience if he gets the nod. Born in Haiti, Grew up in Canada from age 2 until~12. Lived in France part of Lyon system since 2011. Edited June 25, 2019 by apbsmith Obinna 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kent Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 35 minutes ago, red card said: Are you referring to me - red card? You must be mistaking me for somebody else. I never was upset at Herdman's hiring. As you said, I do follow the women's team, so I know more than others that he would help the men's team. I have seen him at corporate events, so I know what type of impact he can have on people and organizations. And now if read my recent posts, I'm not so happy with KHM (even before today's loss). Yeah, sorry. I don’t remember why I got it in my head that you are Anthony Totera (aside from your handle matching his show’s name) but I have thought that for a long time. My bad! red card 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 David and Zachary get a chance to face the nation of their heritage. Should be a special moment for both. apbsmith and nolando 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpursFlu Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 I would have rathered played Costa Rica just because the notoriety of beating CR johnyb, Free kick, Kent and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 Just now, apbsmith said: ZBG born in Haiti... Assuming would be a semi-emotional experience if he gets the nod. Yup, same for David. Wasn't born in Haiti, but lived their as a young child and his parents are Haitian. apbsmith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrennanFan Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 This is good. Costa Rica did not start their 2 first choice centre backs today due to card trouble. Full strength, Haiti is a much better match up for us than Costa Rica. Still, Haiti are very dangerous. We will have to play our best game under Herdman to advance. No mistakes. Obinna, Stryker911, johnyb and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kent Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 I was hoping for Costa Rica because of the message a win against them would make. But that was a heck of a game and Haiti looks dangerous. We will have to be sharp to beat Haiti. Free kick and dyslexic nam 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 30 minutes ago, Ruffian said: Are we going to play in an empty stadium again because Mexico is playing the late game on Saturday? They should just have the games at different venues, it is the quarter finals! I don't think Houston has a big Haitian community, so probably yes. That fancies us though. Haiti got a lift from their fans tonight in NJ. We don't want a large pro-haitian crowd. The Mexican fans arriving early will probably cheer against us anyways, that's bad enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpursFlu Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 As a Whitecaps fan I can absolutely guarantee Kendall Waston would have been red carded within 10mins against a counter team like Haiti. Waston is at his best bunkering clearing croses and such Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolando Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 25 minutes ago, SpursFlu said: I would have rathered played Costa Rica just because the notoriety of beating CR We may well end up playing Costa Rica in the semi, no? youllneverwalkalone 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soro17 Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 8 minutes ago, Obinna said: I don't think Houston has a big Haitian community, so probably yes. That fancies us though. Haiti got a lift from their fans tonight in NJ. We don't want a large pro-haitian crowd. The Mexican fans arriving early will probably cheer against us anyways, that's bad enough. That game looked like a lot of fun and was basically a home game for Haiti. Played at 2 pm in an empty stadium in Texas and I bet Haiti doesn't win. Obinna 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeta Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 50 minutes ago, Obinna said: Imagine a world where we beat Haiti in the QF and CR beat Mexico.... Soccer fantasy porn. Very dangerous. hamiltonfan, Addona, nolando and 4 others 2 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeta Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 34 minutes ago, SpursFlu said: I would have rathered played Costa Rica just because the notoriety of beating CR And the FIFA rankings. CR and Mexican scalps on the way to the Cup final? Yes please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamiltonfan Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 This is in our strike zone. We need to close here..what an opportunity Kent, johnyb and Obinna 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lamptern Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 From now on, we should have the confident to beat any team other tham Mexico and USA. And start building up a strong back line to make sure we could pull a point from these two revals when WCQ started. ESG Shawn, Obinna, apbsmith and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corazon Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 Aside from Mexico this will still be our 2nd toughest opponent in the Herdman era as far as competitive games go. hamiltonfan, Obinna and Strait Red 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazlo_80 Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 Costa Rica played like crap. 3 slow defenders at the back made no sense. This might be the tournament they realize they need to turn over the program. Obinna 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SthMelbRed Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 39 minutes ago, SpursFlu said: As a Whitecaps fan I can absolutely guarantee Kendall Waston would have been red carded within 10mins against a counter team like Haiti. Waston is at his best bunkering clearing croses and such I think we have the pace up front to make KW want to cry before long into the match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpursFlu Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 That's what I'm trying to say.. I know Costa Rica have had a good run but this team sucks. They're old and i can't see a single decent young talent. I can't name 1 Corazon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beaver 2.0 Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 Would love more analysis from those who watched this match. Bring it on. Are we witnessing the rise of Caribbean football? If so, I don’t mind it one bit. The Caribbean nations tend to be fast and physical but mostly clean in their play and they don’t flop around like the Central Americans. I think it is brilliant for the region. So, what is our best line up vs. Haiti? 3 at the back, with Davies and Hoillet in the midfield flanking Hutch, Arfield and one of Osorio/Kaye. Cava and David up front. Clog the midfield, don’t give them room on the flanks, and load us up where we are strongest. This way we get Davies’ pace going both ways, which we will need against a speedy Haitian side Stryker911 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearcatSA Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 This has the feel of a "banana peel" type of opponent but I fully expect our coaching staff to have our team well prepared and be able to put these guys away. It may not be easy, but we should be able to do so. Still, it's a good test against a program on the rise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolando Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 I watched most of it and thought Costa Rica still has very effective passing, loads of clean and dangerous diagonal balls. I also didn't think Haiti looked all that incredible. Quite disorganized like a stereotypical Carribean team relying on individual moments of brilliance, of which there were quite a few. hamiltonfan and Obinna 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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