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It is definitely a good game for the Digicel preparation. One major weakness of any Jamaica national team it takes months to develop team chemistry and understanding, cause wi head tuff. So Tappa know he needs to start now.
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Paraguay wins over Costa Rica 2-0
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ASUNCION, Paraguay (AP)—Enrique Vera scored in the eighth minute and Cristian Riveros added another in the 73rd as Paraguay beat Costa Rica 2-0 Wednesday in an international friendly played in tribute to Salvador Cabanas.
It was Paraguay’s first match since reaching the quarterfinals of the World Cup, where it lost 1-0 to eventual champion Spain last month.
The game was played to honor Paraguay forward Cabanas, who survived a gunshot wound to the head on Jan. 25 in a Mexico City bar. He was contracted to Mexican club America and, before the shooting, had been expected to star for Paraguay in the World Cup in South Africa. Cabanas has been undergoing treatment at a rehabilitation clinic in the Argentine capital Buenos Aires.
Lineups:
Paraguay: Justo Villar, Carlos Bonet (Cristian Riveros, 59), Paulo Da Silva (Julio Cesar Caceres, 49), Antolin Alcaraz (Dario Veron, 49), Denis Caniza, Enrique Vera, Nestor Ortigoza, Aureliano Torres, Roque Santa Cruz (Edgar Benitez, 49), Oscar Cardozo (Lucas Barrios, 49), Nelson Haedo Valdez (Osvaldo Martinez, 49).
Costa Rica: Esteban Alvarado, Crisian Gamboa, Douglas Sequeira, Michael Umana, Roy Miller (Christopher Meneses, 87), Jose Juvero (Esteban Granados, 79), Juan Guzman (Manfred Russel, 55), Celso Borges, Juan Monge (Jose Martinez, 61), Bryan Ruiz, Alvaro Saborio (Alvaro Sanchez, 82).
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Hopefully, Tappa sticks with the core squad that he is preparing for the Digicel Cup, because there is no need to call up a whole heap a ballas from England, who will not be available for the tournament.
By the end of august Cummings green card situation should be dealt with...i remember he saying in an interview that in a few weeks the problem should be dealt with..so hopefully he will be in Jamaica
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August 19, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Ten overseas based players have been invited by National Coach Theodore Whitmore to join their local counterparts for preparation for upcoming international friendly against Costa Rica to be held on September 5, 2010.
The contingent of invitees from overseas has amongst it Reggae Boyz who have been particularly impressive in their respective leagues recently. Notable inclusions are Nicholas Addlery (Puerto Rico Islanders) who last played for Jamaica in its 1-0 win over El Salvador in the 2009 Gold Cup and Omar ‘Ratty’ Daley (Bradford City FC) who last played in February 2009 against Nigeria. Luton Shelton (Valarenga FC) who was the lone goal scorer in the Reggae Boyz last victory over Canada on home soil has also been invited.
The international friendly against Costa Rica represents the Reggae Boyz continuing preparation for the 2014 World Cup. This preparation will include Jamaica’s defence of its Digicel Caribbean Cup Title in November 2010 and the Gold Cup in 2011.
The game will be played at the ‘Office’ beginning at 6:00pm. Patrons are asked to note the game time, 6:00pm. Tickets which go on sale on Monday August 30 are priced: Grandstand $3,000 and $2,500 and Bleachers $1,000.
The full list of overseas based players who will join the local based core will be: 1. Donovan Ricketts – LA Galaxy (USA) 2. Shavar Thomas – Kansas City Wizards (USA) 3. Ryan Johnson – San Jose Earthquates (USA) 4. Omar Daley – Bradford City FC (UK) 5. Omar Cummings – Colorado Rapids (USA) 6. Dane Richards – New York Red Bulls (USA) 7. Demar Phillips – Aalesund FC (NORWAY) 8. Jason Morrison – Stromgodset IL (NORWAY) 9. Luton Shelton – Valarenga FC (NORWAY) 10. Nicholas Addlery – Puerto Rico Islanders
Mi was just about fi cuss, but when I read the Captain's statement again I saw where he said "all the overseas players will be available". He didn't say all will be selected. LOL.
So any scoreline yet? After the game play doesn't count.
WOW! That cartoon looks scary. Poor T & T, I have some good friends from T & T. Oh Gosh!
We might have to call in sick and tek the rest of the year off until the no corporate sponsorship catch up to unnu and unnu simmer down. Afterall, wi no have nuttin fi play for this year anyway.
