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#117977 - 12/11/08 03:20 AM
Reggae Boyz vs Guadeloupe
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Reggae Boyz set to roll
Audley Boyd , Assistant Sport Editor
EAGER TO deliver in front their home crowd, Jamaica lead a contented foursome into the Digicel Caribbean Championship semi-finals showdown in a doubleheader at the National Stadium this evening.
The Reggae Boyz will tackle Guadeloupe in the feature match at 7 p.m., following the opening match-up between Cuba and surprise qualifiers Grenada, at 5 p.m.
At a press conference at the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) headquarters involving representatives from all four nations yesterday, all stated their joy at having already qualified for next year's CONCACAF Gold Cup, noting it was a primary target.
Jamaica, with two wins and a draw, topped Group A and remain the only unbeaten team among the final four.
Guadeloupe ended their schedule with four points from a win, one draw and a loss.
Cuba topped Group B after opening with two wins, before losing their final game to Haiti while Grenada shocked Trinidad and Tobago 2-1 and hammered Barbados 4-2, losing once when blanked 4-0 by the Boyz.
Unbeaten status
Besides their unbeaten status, the quality play and team composition contributes to the favourite's tag pinned on the hosts. However, coach John Barnes says there's no room for complacency.
"We won't be taking them (Guadeloupe) lightly at all. We have to respect them, we have to respect their quality," said Barnes. "Against Cuba they showed that they are a good ball-playing side, so it will be a difficult match. But if we play as well as we can, then we should win."
The Jamaica-born Barnes, who represented England at two World Cups, said: "We have to recognise that we have a difficult test against Guadeloupe but ... I feel confident that we can win it. It's not a foregone conclusion so we have to approach it in the right manner."
Nursing injuries
Top striker Luton Shelton and midfielders Demar Phillips and Wolry Wolfe are nursing injuries but Barnes said he has "full faith in the squad" - his other options, should any fail to make the line-up.
The pacy Shelton has scored in two matches, along with full back Eric Vernan, who looks capable of taking the right-back slot, which is up for grabs. Both are scoring options along with Omar Cummings, Dane Richards and midfielders Andy Williams and Rodolph Austin.
The captain and real big man in the team, Tyrone Marshall, leads a decent backline and he too, despite their obvious strength, expects a hard grind, but looks forward to winning the championship.
"It's going to be a tough game. Our ultimate goal is to win. Come Sunday we want to step out there and lift the trophy. All the teams want to do that as well, but we want to win this tournament," Marshall said.
"We know we had a letdown in the World Cup. We hope to win this tournament, we want to bring back some pride to the programme and to the country," added Marshall.
Major flaw
Guadeloupe earned their place with a gritty 2-2 draw with Antigua/Barbuda in their final group game to end equal with four points, but emerged with a better goal difference.
Their major flaw has been a bad concessionary rate of five in three matches.
"We have conceded a lot of goals, which is unusual. We plan to do some things against Jamaica to change that - which we won't say, obviously," noted their technical director, Franck Louis.
"Tomorrow is going to be a very important game, especially against Jamaica who are hosting the competition. Hopefully we can move on," Louis said.
Mickael Antoine Curier, Gregory Gendrey, Livio Nabab, Mickael Nicoise and Jean Luc Lamboude have scored for the free-spirited Guadeloupe team, which beat Jamaica in a penalty shootout in the championship game of the 1993 Finals (then Shell Caribbean Cup) at the National Stadium.
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#117985 - 12/11/08 06:24 AM
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This should be a very interesting game. Guadeloupe like their fellow department, Martinique, has always produced superb talent. Of course, most of the best talent has gone on to play in and represent France. In fact, in Thierry Henry we have the combined talents of both islands, even though he was born in France. Modern football is littered with the names of Thuram, Chimbonda, Gallas, Abidal, Anelka, and many others either born in or with ancestry from those islands, but my all time favourite is the former captain of France, Marius Tresor. He was one of the finest central defenders in world football in the '70s and his imperial manner prepared the way for Laurent Blanc and Marcel Desailly.
But all that said, JA should be deeply motivated tonight. We can't take Gudaeloupe lightly, and Barnes seems to be ready. This is the chance for the boyz to match results with performance, so I am confident that they will do well.
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#117996 - 12/11/08 08:08 AM
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Barnes should look into starting Richards up to top and but Woodbine in the left wing spot replace Phillips in the first 60 min. He should start four in the back since Marshall is capable of pushing up. Also Fraser and Thompson need to step their game.
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#118005 - 12/11/08 09:02 AM
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"We have conceded a lot of goals, which is unusual. We plan to do some things against Jamaica to change that - which we won't say, obviously," noted their technical director, Franck Louis.
"Tomorrow is going to be a very important game, especially against Jamaica who are hosting the competition. Hopefully we can move on," Louis said.
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#118013 - 12/11/08 10:13 AM
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I think that this means they will play on the counter. This should not be a big problem for JA, because most modern national teams play on the counter. If we can't design attacking schemes to draw them out of possible bunkering formations, then we don't deserve to win.
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#118027 - 12/11/08 12:30 PM
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3 nil boyz.
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#118029 - 12/11/08 12:34 PM
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Barnes should look into starting Richards up to top and but Woodbine in the left wing spot replace Phillips in the first 60 min. He should start four in the back since Marshall is capable of pushing up. Also Fraser and Thompson need to step their game.
Jamatl, has Fraser even played in any of the Games?
My Prediction is Jamaica 4 Guadelope 0
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#118031 - 12/11/08 12:53 PM
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Yes, Fraser started and played in the first game. There are some injury concerns, but beyond Phillips things look okay. Here is Earl Bailey's take from JamaicaWin.
Boyz go for money spot
Now that the men have separated themselves from the boys, it’s time to determine who will fight for the lion’s share of the prize money in the Digicel Caribbean Championship. Cuba and Grenada will contest the opening game at 5:00pm with hosts Jamaica tackling Guadeloupe at 7:00pm in the feature game.
The injury bug has touched the Reggae Boyz’s Demar Phillips and he is unlikely to play a part after suffering a hamstring injury. Striker Luton Shelton and midfielder Rudolph Austin are also nursing bruises, but they are expected to be ready when the first whistle goes.
Coach John Barnes has expressed optimism in whatever eleven he names: “I am confident that whatever team we put out there will be capable of doing the job,” Barnes said on Wednesday evening. “In a tournament like this injuries are expected. They played three games in six days. I believe we have competent replacements who are ready to perform.”
Meanwhile the JFF has announced that FIFA Vice President and President of CONCACAF and the Caribbean Football Union (CFU) Jack A. Warner will arrive in Jamaica on Sunday, December 14 for the final set to take place on the same day.
Mr Warner who also serves as special advisor to the Trinidad and Tobago Football Football Association (TTFA) will be accompanied by his wife. They will depart the island on Monday December 15.
All four teams will be vying for the ultimate prize of the Championship Cup and US$150,000. The second-placed team will earn US$70,000.00, third-place finishers US$50,000 while the fourth-place finishers will receive no financial rewards.
Jack better have that cheque with Jamaica written on it in his pocket.
Edited by distributor1 (12/11/08 12:55 PM)
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#118033 - 12/11/08 01:29 PM
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Him better have CA$H in a suitcase and the captain will send him helicopter.
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#118078 - 12/11/08 04:31 PM
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what is the score?
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#118092 - 12/11/08 04:53 PM
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Please stand for the National Anthem of Jamaica, sang by Ian Andrews.
Jamaica Boom!!
Jamaica Boom
!!!
Edited by penta (12/11/08 04:56 PM)
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#118095 - 12/11/08 04:58 PM
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OK...time for the game
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#118099 - 12/11/08 05:09 PM
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Booooom!!!
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#118100 - 12/11/08 05:09 PM
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1-0 jamaica oniel thompson
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#118101 - 12/11/08 05:09 PM
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I mean GOOOOOAAAALLLLL!!!!!
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#118102 - 12/11/08 05:11 PM
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Oniel 'Bigga' Thompson R'Boyz 1 Guadeloupe 0
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#118104 - 12/11/08 05:12 PM
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anybody has a link to the video feed... cuz stinkin fox soccer channel always saying they have game coming on, and they dont... this isnt the first time
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#118108 - 12/11/08 05:22 PM
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1 love... Goood... thanks.. no video feed... fox soccer should be sued for false advertising
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#118109 - 12/11/08 05:23 PM
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where are you people seeing this.. I want to see the match too
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#118110 - 12/11/08 05:23 PM
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90 minutes Jamaica, the Gwada boyz can score goals so we need to play 90 minutes.
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