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Boyz on revenge mission, says Burrell
Howard Walker, Observer staff reporter
walkerh@jamaicaobserver.com
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Oneil Thompson (second right), controls a ball ahead of striker Keammar Daley (right) while Technical Director, Rene Simoes (left), looks on during a practice session at the National Stadium on Monday. (Photo: Bryan Cummings)
The Reggae Boyz have promised to avenge Jamaica's defeat against Trinidad & Tobago in the final of the Stanford 20/20 cricket competition when they meet in a football friendly at the National Stadium today.
Just over a month ago T&T thrashed their rivals by nine wickets in a one-sided final in Antigua. Replying to Jamaica's meagre 91 all out in 16.4 overs, T&T raced to 94-1 in 9.2 overs to secure the US$1million jackpot.
Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) President, Captain Horace Burrell, said it's an encounter no one dares to miss.
Said Burrell: "We all remember what happened just a few weeks ago in Antigua in the 20/20. Our cricketers were humbled by the Trinidad & Tobago team. But let me tell you, the Reggae Boyz have not forgotten that and they've decided to hand it back to T&T."
He added: "Since they gave it to our cricketers in that way, we will be giving it back to them on the football field."
According to Burrell, T&T are taking the game just as serious and have brought in a number of overseas players.
"They've pulled out all the stops to fly in their experienced players because... coming from the land of Soca, they say they're not going to allow the Reggae Boyz to topple them again," Burrell noted.
The last time both teams met Jamaica prevailed 2-1 in Barbados in the Caribbean Cup on February 20, 2005.
In fact, the Reggae Boyz have won the last five meetings dating back to a 4-2 win at the Hasley Crawford Stadium in a friendly on July 8, 2000.
"I think the Reggae Boyz are ready. We're enthused, fired up and are going for it. Indeed, whenever both teams meet... there's always a lot of fireworks...
"There's always a keen rivalry and the game is one which every single person should not miss. I'm inviting all to witness something you will never forget," Burrell reiterated.
Howard Walker, Observer staff reporter
walkerh@jamaicaobserver.com
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Oneil Thompson (second right), controls a ball ahead of striker Keammar Daley (right) while Technical Director, Rene Simoes (left), looks on during a practice session at the National Stadium on Monday. (Photo: Bryan Cummings)
The Reggae Boyz have promised to avenge Jamaica's defeat against Trinidad & Tobago in the final of the Stanford 20/20 cricket competition when they meet in a football friendly at the National Stadium today.
Just over a month ago T&T thrashed their rivals by nine wickets in a one-sided final in Antigua. Replying to Jamaica's meagre 91 all out in 16.4 overs, T&T raced to 94-1 in 9.2 overs to secure the US$1million jackpot.
Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) President, Captain Horace Burrell, said it's an encounter no one dares to miss.
Said Burrell: "We all remember what happened just a few weeks ago in Antigua in the 20/20. Our cricketers were humbled by the Trinidad & Tobago team. But let me tell you, the Reggae Boyz have not forgotten that and they've decided to hand it back to T&T."
He added: "Since they gave it to our cricketers in that way, we will be giving it back to them on the football field."
According to Burrell, T&T are taking the game just as serious and have brought in a number of overseas players.
"They've pulled out all the stops to fly in their experienced players because... coming from the land of Soca, they say they're not going to allow the Reggae Boyz to topple them again," Burrell noted.
The last time both teams met Jamaica prevailed 2-1 in Barbados in the Caribbean Cup on February 20, 2005.
In fact, the Reggae Boyz have won the last five meetings dating back to a 4-2 win at the Hasley Crawford Stadium in a friendly on July 8, 2000.
"I think the Reggae Boyz are ready. We're enthused, fired up and are going for it. Indeed, whenever both teams meet... there's always a lot of fireworks...
"There's always a keen rivalry and the game is one which every single person should not miss. I'm inviting all to witness something you will never forget," Burrell reiterated.