WCQ: Cayman Islands vs Canada - Monday, March 29th 6pm Eastern/3pm Pacific - IMG Academy Florida

[Lansdude]

I thought I was going crazy because I was wondering if I had time to make myself a snack before kickoff, I look at the schedule and the match is tomorrow. Stop gaslighting us CONCACAF.

Seriously fuck this bush league mickey mouse bullshit.

Edited March 28, 2021 by Lansdude

[narduch]

We may have to blame FIFA for this, not Concacaf.

[archer21]

This is so bush league. It’s ridiculous that a country could just not submit results on time. 

[Olympique_de_Marseille]

Just now, spitfire said:

Crickets. Sorry...

Thanks for the answer. I will assume the worst for our Euro-based player but that our North American players can stay.

[WyattTaylor]

22 minutes ago, spitfire said:

The protocol (based on insurance and legal requirements from fifa and the clubs is very strict and if any country does not adhere to it( on time or the wrong test) the game has to be postponed as it protects the players. Yes it’s frustrating but it’s about protecting the players (if they are put at risk they may not be released next time)...

let’s hope the paperwork and tests can be sorted and the game goes ahead tomorrow 

Protecting them from what? A virus with a 0.001% fatality rate. There is no risk here. They’re pro athletes. My girlfriend and I both had covid and frankly the common cold is more severe for people sub 75. What a joke.

[archer21]

Just now, WyattTaylor said:

Protecting them from what? A virus with a 0.001% fatality rate. There is no risk here. They’re pro athletes. My girlfriend and I both had covid and frankly the common cold is more severe for people sub 75. What a joke.

Not this shit again.

[SpursFlu]

We're all clowns in a giant circus

[narduch]

Oh oh here come the covidiots.

[WyattTaylor]

1 minute ago, archer21 said:

Not this shit again.

Relax buddy. I assume you’re one of those who wears three masks and refuses to leave his mom’s basement. Sorry if I offended you.

[WyattTaylor]

Just now, narduch said:

Oh oh here come the covidiots.

Lol - good one!

[dyslexic nam]

Just now, WyattTaylor said:

Relax buddy. I assume you’re one of those who wears three masks and refuses to leave his mom’s basement. Sorry if I offended you.

20 posts in and this is how you choose to engage.  Bravo. 

[BrennanFan]

4 minutes ago, WyattTaylor said:

Protecting them from what? A virus with a 0.001% fatality rate. There is no risk here. They’re pro athletes. My girlfriend and I both had covid and frankly the common cold is more severe for people sub 75. What a joke.

Bill Gates bro. BILL GATES. 

[archer21]

Just now, WyattTaylor said:

Relax buddy. I assume you’re one of those who wears three masks and refuses to leave his mom’s basement. Sorry if I offended you.

No, just sick of having to avoid all the threads that go in circles. Some people are over the top about being protective about covid. Others think it’s a big conspiracy. I really don’t care to debate it over and over again, it’s exhausting.

[sebdeserio]

2 minutes ago, WyattTaylor said:

Relax buddy. I assume you’re one of those who wears three masks and refuses to leave his mom’s basement. Sorry if I offended you.

There's a thread for this jackass please go free the sheep there.

[JamboAl]

I am usually a patient person...I am not right now!  Stick to the discussion at hand.  

[narduch]

1 minute ago, BrennanFan said:

Bill Gates bro. BILL GATES. 

Whatever you do, don't get a 5G phone.

[Lansdude]

Let's not make this one of the zillion places on the internet for arguing about covid. Instead let's just rip on how incompetent FIFA/CONCACAF/Cayman Islands FA are and comment on why shit like this gets in the way of attracting fans.

[spitfire]

8 minutes ago, WyattTaylor said:

Protecting them from what? A virus with a 0.001% fatality rate. There is no risk here. They’re pro athletes. My girlfriend and I both had covid and frankly the common cold is more severe for people sub 75. What a joke.

The best thing to do is nod and move on not engage ....

Back on topic please

[sebdeserio]

First the Haiti-Honduras Olympic Qualifier game now this. Canada soccer fans rn:

 

[Addona]

Honestly, this is why there should be a play in round for ultra minnows ....

[RS]

13 minutes ago, narduch said:

We may have to blame FIFA for this, not Concacaf.

FIFA's not really to blame, IMO. This is all on the Cayman Islands FA.

[Alex]

If everyone in Canada got covid 972,000 people would die. 

[apbsmith]

22 minutes ago, Jith12 said:

I didn't catch exactly what was said, but on the OneSoccer pregame show they mentioned something about the Caymans not getting their tests from a FIFA sanctioned testing centre. They likely couldn't get tests or test results from a sanctioned facility on time, leading to the postponement. As @spitfire mentioned, FIFA is very particular about protocol.

For sure and rightfully so, it's just, I mean  they literally could have just read the requirements or asked any other confederation in Florida right now what they were doing. 

Oh well, hopefully we get a game tmwr!

[jtpc]

Best case scenario: The missed deadline is the only thing that prevented today's match from taking place, not the test results themselves. If that's the case, there's still a chance every Cayman Islands player had a negative test result.

Fingers crossed everyone tests negative on both teams and the match is played tomorrow. 😀

Edited March 28, 2021 by jtpc

[narduch]

We probably could have taken a 3-0 forfeit win but pressed to have the match played.