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« on: September 06, 2005, 11:20:38 AM »
Police will be out in force for World Cup Preliminary
By the A.M. Costa Rica staff
The head of the Fuerza Pública has reminded soccer fans that the encounter in Tibás Wednesday is just a game and not a war, but his units are preparing for war.
More than 400 officers, including the Unidad de Intervención Policial, will be on the job inside and outside Estadio Ricardo Saprissa.
This is match day 8 in the World Cup eliminations, and Trinidad and Tobago is being served up to the Costa Rican national team.
Trinidad is coming off a 3-2 victory over Guatemala Saturday while the Tico team defeated Panamá 3-1. Costa Rica now has 10 points towards qualifying for a World Cup berth. The way the North, Central American and Caribbean Conference shapes up is that the U.S. team is guaranteed a World Cup trip. México is almost certain to be at least No. 2 in the league and win a berth also. So Costa Rica is competing with Trinidad and Guatemala for the third berth. Then the two remaining teams will slug it out for the right to meet an Asian team as the fourth-pace finisher and a possible World Cup trip.
In short, Tico spirits are high, and the Fuerza Pública head, Comisario Wálter Navarro,, is warning fans against carrying anything to the game that could be thrown on the field, such as glass bottles. He also warned against flags and banners that had wooden staffs or similar. Police will be inspecting each fan as they enter the stadium.
In the event of a Tico victory, fans will find heavy police presence at critical spots in the city, such as the Fuente de Hispanidad in Los Yoses, a traditional celebration site.
By the A.M. Costa Rica staff
The head of the Fuerza Pública has reminded soccer fans that the encounter in Tibás Wednesday is just a game and not a war, but his units are preparing for war.
More than 400 officers, including the Unidad de Intervención Policial, will be on the job inside and outside Estadio Ricardo Saprissa.
This is match day 8 in the World Cup eliminations, and Trinidad and Tobago is being served up to the Costa Rican national team.
Trinidad is coming off a 3-2 victory over Guatemala Saturday while the Tico team defeated Panamá 3-1. Costa Rica now has 10 points towards qualifying for a World Cup berth. The way the North, Central American and Caribbean Conference shapes up is that the U.S. team is guaranteed a World Cup trip. México is almost certain to be at least No. 2 in the league and win a berth also. So Costa Rica is competing with Trinidad and Guatemala for the third berth. Then the two remaining teams will slug it out for the right to meet an Asian team as the fourth-pace finisher and a possible World Cup trip.
In short, Tico spirits are high, and the Fuerza Pública head, Comisario Wálter Navarro,, is warning fans against carrying anything to the game that could be thrown on the field, such as glass bottles. He also warned against flags and banners that had wooden staffs or similar. Police will be inspecting each fan as they enter the stadium.
In the event of a Tico victory, fans will find heavy police presence at critical spots in the city, such as the Fuente de Hispanidad in Los Yoses, a traditional celebration site.
