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Karl
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USA
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 Posted - Jan 27 2002 : 09:44:24 AM
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.....by HAITI!
QUARTERFINAL: Haiti coach talking of victory
25.01.02 - Haiti technical director Jorge Castelli is not cowed at all by the task facing his side in Saturday’s quarterfinal match in FC Gold Cup 2002. Facing Costa Rica, the winner of the final hexagonal in FC qualifying for the 2002 FIFA World Cup, Castelli is confident in his team’s chances.
“We respect them and admire what they have done,” he said. However, “We will win, like we did against Canada and Ecuador.”
Castelli also pointed out what the match means in the grand scheme of things to his team. “It is an important stimulus in a process that began more than sixty days ago that looks ahead to the 2006 World Cup in Germany.
“Having beaten Ecuador, to advance to the second round, is all unscripted for Haiti but it is a good thing because our people will believe in us and support more,” Castelli said.
Costa Rica technical director Alexandre Guimaraes meanwhile says he does not know all that much about his opponent.
“Their coach defined them as the most skillful and technically-sound team in the Caribbean. It could be interesting game because of what we are looking for, to match up with a team each game that throws a different style of play at us,” Guimaraes said.
“As for Haiti, I only know what (assistant) Eduardo Mendez has told me, I didn’t see much of them because while they played, I was in a press conference. He told me that in their first game they were very fast, but as is logical, it caused them to be sloppy. Against Ecuador, they made some changes and had the majority of the control of the match.”
Manchester City FC-based forward Paulo Cesar Wanchope, added to the Costa Rica roster this week after an injury to Rolando Fonseca, says he has arrived in the USA in a serious frame.
“I am here hoping to do things well, because if the opposite were true, I would have stayed home,” he said. “Costa Rica needs to win the Gold Cup. In the sessions we will be having before the game, we need to analyze certain weak spots in our game.”
The following are the probable starting lineups for both teams:
Costa Rica: Erick Lonnis - Harold Wallace, Reynaldo Parks, Carlos Castro - Luis Marin, Gilberto Martinez, Walter Centero, Wilmer Lopez, Mauricio Solis - Ronald Gomez, Paulo Cesar Wanchope.
Haiti: Geteau Ferdinand - Pierre Richard Bruny, Roosevelt Desir, Gilbert Jean-Baptiste, Sala Pierre - Pierre-Roland Saint-John, Wilfrid Montilas, Pierre Jean-Jacques, Ernst Atis - Golman Pierre, Charles Alerte Jnr.
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Charmin
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Posted - Jan 28 2002 : 09:46:38 AM
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It's already on in earnest...preparation for 2006. Except for Jamaica it seems.
Come qualification for Germany, Jamaica probably will have to go through the early knock-out phase. That will be tense, because with Cuba, TnT, Haiti and even Panama, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Barbados, Suriname ect. all will not make it to the next round. So there will be tears even before the real competition starts.
We cannot take these Caribbean teams lightly at all. While I am not nervous, as yet, I must admit that I am very concern with our future plans and even leadership.
I read where Reggaefan told a Trini that he heard on local TV (JA) where Horace Reid stated that since this is a World Cup year they were looking at organising 4 practise matches for the RBz.--Please tell me that this is a Joke. He cited the unavailability of the National Stadium as a reason for playing so few games, along with the above excuse.
I am really dying for some good news coming out of Jamaica. Anything will do at this stage.
Also, I think the Gold Cup should now revert to teams making up Concacaf only. Two invitational teams was too much to begin with. But judging from the play of a number of supposed lesser teams, it is time we make the tournament into the real deal.
I think the Caribbean should get one automatic extra spot, with the other going to...playoffs, maybe.
Anyway, it was good to see Haiti, Cuba and Martinique go so far in the tournament. Good showing by them all.
The race come 2006 is already on.
Respect and irie ites!
Charmin
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Karl
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Posted - Jan 29 2002 : 12:58:04 PM
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It's already on in earnest...preparation for 2006. Except for Jamaica it seems.
Come qualification for Germany, Jamaica probably will have to go through the early knock-out phase. That will be tense, because with Cuba, TnT, Haiti and even Panama, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Barbados, Suriname ect. all will not make it to the next round. So there will be tears even before the real competition starts.
We cannot take these Caribbean teams lightly at all.
.......The race come 2006 is already on.
Charmin: You may not be nervous...but, I AM ALREADY >>>>> DOING MY PANTS!!!!!
2006? The fire will be hotter!!!!
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