Author Topic: Concacaf Champions League Thread. (Read 113528 times)

Tallman · « **Reply #90 on:** August 21, 2012, 04:51:11 PM »

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Deeks · « **Reply #91 on:** August 21, 2012, 05:17:52 PM »

Caledonia playing Marathon in Ato. I wonder if Shabazz organization have bus and taxi to take fans to Ato stadium. I know Couva is not far, but you know how Trini stop, Oh gorm, Couva to far. Why this game not playing in HCS?

Sam · « **Reply #92 on:** August 21, 2012, 06:06:14 PM »

I will be surprise if Caledonia win this game.

T&T teams dont have the discipline and they never fit.

Tallman · « **Reply #93 on:** August 21, 2012, 08:19:56 PM »

Caledonia hyped for Marathón
ttproleague.com

“We aren’t overawed by the situation,” made clear, Caledonia AIA Technical Director Jamaal Shabazz ahead of Wednesday’s Concacaf Champions’ League second group four match against visiting Honduran club CD Marathón from 8pm at the Ato Boldon Stadium.

“We may be naïve not to be fearful of this opponent, but it is on our doorstep,” continued Shabazz. “And we feel that we are going to go out there and take the game to them and play pressing and at times throw caution to the wind.

We want to get points, and we want to get a result. And what that tactic brings, we will see as the game goes on and also see how to adjust.”

Caledonia, the 2012 Caribbean Football Union Club Champions, suffered a 3-1 defeat at home to MLS outfit Seattle Sounders on August 2 in Washington and now remains in search of vital points as only the top team in the three-team group advances into the quarter-final round of the CCL.

“Of course we have a lot of respect for Honduras because they are one of the top countries in Concacaf, but this is an opportunity for us to put Trinidad and Tobago on the map. An opportunity for us to stay in the Concacaf Champions’ League and try to get out of the group stage for Caribbean and Trinidad and Tobago football, and from a social standpoint, for Morvant-Laventille,” shared the longstanding Caledonia TD.

“I saw them(Marathón) play against Jabloteh two years ago. And they are very good on the ball …movement off the ball and good attitude when it comes to ball possession and playing the nice attacking game.”

Shabaaz also commented on his team’s CCL debut match against Sounders saying, “I think it’s not a question of what went wrong. It was a first time experience for us in the Concacaf Champions’ League.

We started well against Seattle in the first fifteen minutes and then for some strange reason, no instructions from the bench to back off, but the players stared to back off. We allowed them a little too much room, particularly on the sides and our wingbacks having to deal with [one versus one] situations with some quick opponents such as the (Cordell) Cato boy and they created some chances which they scored. I think we settled down eventually in the second half and took the fight to them.

“We lost the first half 3-0 and won the second half 1-0 if we were to look at it philosophically. It was a good experience to learn and understanding the margin for errors playing at this level.”

Tallman · « **Reply #94 on:** August 21, 2012, 08:24:22 PM »

Shabazz: Caledonia must believe in itself
ttproleague.com

Caledonia remains in hunt for “vital” Concacaf Champions’ League Group Four points and will take on visiting Honduran club CD Marathon from 8pm at the Ato Boldon Stadium on Wednesday.

The 2012 Caribbean Football Union (CFU) Club Champions were defeated 3-1 in their opening Group Four clash against Major League Soccer club Seattle Sounders on Thursday 2 August in Washington.

With just one club advancing out of the 3-team group home and away series, Caledonia must rebound by earning much needed points.

Technical Director Jamaal Shabazz, who didn’t travel to Washington for the opening game, remains adamant that his side needs to believe in itself and the right of playing at the Concacaf level.

He said, “Of course we have to up our game but I think it’s more mental than physical. Technically and tactically we are up to the task, but we must believe in ourselves more and in our right to be playing at this level.

I believe in this Caledonia squad. They have created history for the club and we are going to push them to give all that they have in this game. It’s vital for us to pick up points.”

Caledonia AIA Team

Goalkeepers: Glenroy Samuel, Colin Ewards

Defenders: Aubrey David, Radanfah Abu Bakr, Nuru Muhammad, Walter Moore, Aquil Selby, Colin Nelson.

Midfielders: Kareem Joseph, Stephan David, Keyon Edwards, Abdallah Phillips, Trayon Bobb, Conrad Smith, Nathan Lewis, Kemron Purcell, Cornelius Stewart.

Forwards: Jamal Gay, Trevin Ceasar, Kerlon Ferguson, Sheldon Holder.

Cocorite · « **Reply #95 on:** August 22, 2012, 04:05:09 AM »

Quote from: Tallman on August 21, 2012, 08:24:22 PM

Shabazz: Caledonia must believe in itself
ttproleague.com

Technical Director Jamaal Shabazz, who didn’t travel to Washington for the opening game, remains adamant that his side needs to believe in itself and the right of playing at the Concacaf level.

Is he banned from the USA?

injunchile · « **Reply #96 on:** August 22, 2012, 05:07:58 AM »

Still on the terrorist list.Always a learning experience. Tell me something new.

Tallman · « **Reply #97 on:** August 22, 2012, 01:51:00 PM »

CALEDONIA AIA (Trinidad & Tobago)
• Lost Group 4 opener to host Seattle Sounders 3-1…Kareem Joseph (50’ pen) scored only
goal in defeat
• First-ever CCL appearance
• All-Time CCL record: 0 wins, 0 draws, 1 loss (1 GF, 3 GA)
• First-ever CCL home game
• Club founded in 1979
• Defeated CCL-qualifier W Connection 4-3 on penalty kicks after a 1-1 draw in the final of the 2012
Caribbean club championship…Radanfah Abu Bakr put Caledonia into the lead with a 97
th minute goal
• In the Caribbean semifinals, defeated fellow-CCL qualifier the Puerto Rico Islanders 4-1; Rennie Britto
scored 2 goals

MARATHON (Honduras)
• Method of qualification: Most points from the Honduran 2011 Apertura and 2012 Clausura
• Previous CCL appearances (3): 2008/09, 2009/10, 2010/11
• All-Time CCL record: 13 wins, 2 draws, 11 losses (41 GF, 44 GA)
• All-Time CCL away record: 3 wins, 2 draws, 8 losses (18 GF, 35 GA)
• Lost 4 of last 5 CCL games, including 3 straight on the road
• Conceded at least 1 goal ins 12 of 13 all-time CCL away games
• 0 goals scored in last 148 minutes of CCL away games
• Last CCL away win: July 28, 2010, 3-0, v Tauro in the Preliminary Round
• 2 wins, 0 draws, 0 losses in 2 CCL games v Trinidadian opposition (2009/10: 3-1 home win v San Juan
Jabloteh, 4-2 away win v San Juan Jabloteh
• All-Time Leading CCL scorers: Mario Berrios, Walter Martinez, Jerry Palacios (5 goals each); Claudio
Nicolas Labarinas Cardozo, Carlos Mejia, Milton Nunez (4 each)

Cocorite · « **Reply #98 on:** August 22, 2012, 03:07:22 PM »

I guess no viewing? Any radio? What time it starting?

Ok the article above say 8pm TT time

Tallman · « **Reply #99 on:** August 22, 2012, 03:29:58 PM »

Quote from: Cocorite on August 22, 2012, 03:07:22 PM

I guess no viewing? Any radio? What time it starting?

Ok the article above say 8pm TT time

You can watch it on CONCACAF TV: http://www.concacaftv.premiumtv.co.uk/

Cocorite · « **Reply #100 on:** August 22, 2012, 03:44:13 PM »

Thanks Tallman

Tallman · « **Reply #101 on:** August 22, 2012, 06:06:13 PM »

LIVE STREAM: http://www.thefirstrow.eu/watch/136731/1/watch-caledonia-aia-vs-cd-marathon.html

Cocorite · « **Reply #102 on:** August 22, 2012, 06:16:35 PM »

What in the world is Samuel doing? He eh know he auditioning for scouts awah?

Tallman · « **Reply #103 on:** August 22, 2012, 06:17:19 PM »

Glenroy Samuel is ah madman yes. He run out wild wild twice ahready and eh get de ball. He lucky it eh end up in de back of de net.

JRtheWriter · « **Reply #104 on:** August 22, 2012, 06:23:24 PM »

Yea Samuel is not only running out, but running out late and careless....

Cocorite · « **Reply #105 on:** August 22, 2012, 06:25:10 PM »

No respect for Calidonia. The commentator say Marathon should be using this game as a confidence booster. . .

Cocorite · « **Reply #106 on:** August 22, 2012, 06:34:43 PM »

Do dem boys try to pick out a man when they crossing balls in or they does just boom kick hopeful ball in the area. It appears to be the latter form Cali. Primary school ball.

Cocorite · « **Reply #107 on:** August 22, 2012, 06:43:11 PM »

All dat an' Joseph eh get a shot off

Tallman · « **Reply #108 on:** August 22, 2012, 06:50:26 PM »

Quote from: Cocorite on August 22, 2012, 06:34:43 PM

Do dem boys try to pick out a man when they crossing balls in or they does just boom kick hopeful ball in the area. It appears to be the latter form Cali. Primary school ball.

Crossing at all levels of T&T football is notoriously poor.

Tallman · « **Reply #109 on:** August 22, 2012, 06:53:27 PM »

Come on Caesar! Yuh need tuh put dem ting away.

Flex · « **Reply #110 on:** August 22, 2012, 06:58:54 PM »

I can't believe Caledonia is Caribbean champs.....

Really poor football they playing....

Kick and hope brand with no idea what each player role is.

And Caledonia is just running up and down the wing and totally eliminating the center of the field.

Where is Theobald?

No central attack and no kind of good crossing.

I not even bothering to watch the second half.

This team play is really poor, I can't believe they won 4 cups last season.... makes me wonder how the other teams play..

FireBrand · « **Reply #111 on:** August 22, 2012, 07:12:44 PM »

Wha happen to Assou-Ekotto?

Dat should have been goal.

Tallman · « **Reply #112 on:** August 22, 2012, 07:26:42 PM »

Quote from: Flex on August 22, 2012, 06:58:54 PM

Where is Theobald?

He paperwork didn't get sorted out in time.

Tallman · « **Reply #113 on:** August 22, 2012, 07:50:48 PM »

Poor decision making. That should have resulted in a goal for Caledonia. Plus when de man take de shot, nobody was ready fuh ah rebound.

Tallman · « **Reply #114 on:** August 22, 2012, 07:53:04 PM »

Nice move. Too bad Conrad Smith couldn't keep de shot down.

JRtheWriter · « **Reply #115 on:** August 22, 2012, 07:58:36 PM »

Too many chances to not have put one in. I HATE when strikers stare at the shot and don't go at net for a rebound....we had a easy rebound chance if we had a striker following the shot.

Well like I said awhile back, my money is on W Connection....even though they let 2 points slip away..smh

Dynamite Warrior · « **Reply #116 on:** August 22, 2012, 08:13:52 PM »

I only watched the 2nd half but I now see why Cale has been so successful because even tho they play a poor unattractive brand of football they had the 3 best chances of the 2nd half.

StarKid · « **Reply #117 on:** August 23, 2012, 02:16:46 PM »

reason for they style on football, shabazz seems to be focus on counter attacking football. seem to be holding a defensive approach then try to catch team on counter. it has work for them all season. but during the game saw sum decent play from time to time

vb · « **Reply #118 on:** August 23, 2012, 06:26:00 PM »

The Cali Keeper real lucky he eh get a red card early in the game.

Attendance??

Tallman · « **Reply #119 on:** August 29, 2012, 11:16:13 AM »

LA Galaxy vs Puerto Rico Islanders (Justin Fojo and Osei Telesford) live tonight on FOX Soccer Channel at 10 PM EST.