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Football / Re: 2016 CFU Men's U-17 Championship Thread
« on: September 25, 2016, 03:09:03 PM »
Tobago, the top 3 teams of the last CFU Haiti, Jamaica, and Cuba  are again the same top 3 teams this year. The players of all three teams are different and in the case of Haiti even the coach is different. So, what do you think the determinant factors are? Your pick!

Do you see why your argument that reigning champion status is meaningless because players are different  does not make sense?

In youth football, it is a mistake to assume all teams are equal because the players of the last tournament were replaced by new ones.

Usually, the host has a say in the grouping of the team. It was weird to see the host in the same group with the winner and runner up of the last competition especially knowing that the top 2 of each group would qualify.

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Football / Re: 2016 CFU Men's U-17 Championship Thread
« on: September 25, 2016, 09:17:44 AM »
Haiti is the reigning champion and Jamaica is last year's runner up. Both teams are traditional powerhouses in Caribbean youth football. It just doesn't make sense that the host would choose to be in the same group with those two teams.

Reigning Champion and runner up is meaning less. I never understand why people make this statement because the U17 boys that won or are runner-ups are now playing U20, for the most part it is a totally new group of players.

As a matter of fact the Jamaica team that was runner up and also a penalty away from going to the World Cup did not even qualify for CFU's Final in Curacao this year.  More proof that the region's so called powerhouse are not what they think they were or are.

Actually, that is not quite true. Youth football is more dependent on underlying factors like organization and player development than senior teams. Therefore, you should not assume that the fact that the players are different from one year to another a team's superiority over another is meaningless. Youth teams are less reliable on individual players.

A senior team needs a number of the same quality players to remain a force over a period of time. A youth team does not require that. What makes the difference for a youth team is the know-how of its officials to identify and develop good quality players. That know-how explains why Nigeria, Ghana, and Brazil have won almost all the youth titles with different players.

I understand some CFU teams are trying to bypass player development by looking for players abroad. For those teams what you said  may be true. For instance, Curacao has a good team this year because the country was able to find some decent youth players willing to play for it. What team Curacao will have next year depends on the quality of the players they will be able to find next year.

If that is the model you have in mind, then yes winning the title in 2016 because a bunch of foreign players tilt the balance in your favor would be meaningless in 2017 since those players would be replaced by new ones. But, as you know, those teams almost never win titles.

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Football / Re: 2016 CFU Men's U-17 Championship Thread
« on: September 24, 2016, 02:56:42 PM »
Haiti is the reigning champion and Jamaica is last year's runner up. Both teams are traditional powerhouses in Caribbean youth football. It just doesn't make sense that the host would choose to be in the same group with those two teams.

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Football / Re: 2016 CFU Men's U-17 Championship Thread
« on: September 21, 2016, 05:04:39 PM »
How in the world did they place Haiti, Trinidad, and Jamaica in the same group!?!

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Football / Re: 2016 CFU Men's U-17 Championship Thread
« on: September 20, 2016, 08:55:51 PM »
Haiti is not quite there but it will. After this tournament, the team will travel to Brazil to join another Haitian youth team called "Black Pearls" that has just won a title in Brazil last weekend. They will stay there until next year. We expect them to be ready for the CONCACAF rounds next year.

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Seriously, I hope the TTFA lodge a complaint to CONCACAF against that referee.

That was not a mistaken call, that was plain and boldfaced biases.

Clear as light, even the commentators were surprised.

Very bad call. The ref could not clearly see whether the ball was in or out because she was too lazy or too out-of-shape to keep up with the players. Thank God the right team won!

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Football / Re: Thread for the T&T vs Haiti Copa Game (08-Jan-2016)
« on: January 08, 2016, 08:36:13 AM »
i found the game for DIRECTV for those who have direct tv... ts on 464 UNIHD LIVE FROM 525PM

Sweet!
If you're not in the US, you should use my links. They will show the match in HD at 5:30 pm.

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Football / Re: Thread for the T&T vs Haiti Copa Game (08-Jan-2016)
« on: January 08, 2016, 08:31:18 AM »


Quote from: gawd on pitch

Decent line up there Toussaint. Imagine what the team would gave been with the missing players. Explains why Haiti had a good game against Costa Rica despite losing 1-0.

I don't see us losing this game. I think 2-0 for the Soca warriors sounds about right.

No doubt we are the underdogs tonight. A new coach with no experience in the region, so many missing players...
However, we will give you a fight. Anyway, I expect a good and entertaining game from both teams. The winner will have my support at the Copa America but, of course, I hope it's Haiti.

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Football / Re: Thread for the T&T vs Haiti Copa Game (08-Jan-2016)
« on: January 07, 2016, 11:55:55 AM »
As promised, the following are the links I have found for you, guys:


Web links:

http://www.tvmax-9.com/en_vivo/

http://www.rpctv.com/en_directo/RPC-TV-Linea_7_635106484.html

TV Link:

Free TV: local broadcast Univision for people in USA

For people in the US with cable, NBC Deportes.

Of course, if you are in Haiti, the French Antilles, France you can watch it on Canal+ or Canalsat. They have traveled with the Haiti national team.

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Football / Re: Thread for the T&T vs Haiti Copa Game (08-Jan-2016)
« on: January 06, 2016, 10:53:51 AM »
Right on Maurice. Marcelin joined the team yesterday.

Anyway, it will be an interesting match. A likely formation:

Ceus/Odelus
Jerome   Lafrance   Aveska    Jaggy
Alexandre   Norde     Hilaire
Millien   Belfort  Wedson

Maurice and Marcelin will likely start on the bench.

(The best way to watch the match is to use a smart DNS to trick the Internet so you can browse it like someone in Panama would. This way you will be able to watch Panamanian TV live. It is easy to do. Just google smart DNS and learn how to set your device)

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Football / Re: Thread for the T&T vs Haiti Copa Game (08-Jan-2016)
« on: January 06, 2016, 07:29:11 AM »
Are you guys sure Haiti is coming with a weaken team? I read on another forum that only  Réginal Goreux  will be missing.

It is a weaker defense for sure but offensively Haiti still packs a punch.

Most Haitians consider Tiga a better right back than Goreux. So, it s not the absence of Goreux that hurt us but that of Tiga (Jean Sony Alcenat).

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Football / Re: Thread for the T&T vs Haiti Copa Game (08-Jan-2016)
« on: January 06, 2016, 07:02:07 AM »
Its confirmed. Duckens Nazon joins the list of Haiti's missing players for the Copa qualifier.

https://www.facebook.com/Haititempo/posts/953727611374071


Yeah, it is a bummer for us. But, not having Placide is what troubles us the most. Haiti does have a secret weapon, though. The pair Sony - Wedson can be quite dangerous if Haiti controls the midfield.

As we're approaching match day, there may be additional viewing options posted here. Haiti Sports Forum

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Football / Re: 2015 CONCACAF Men's Under-17 Championship Thread.
« on: October 23, 2014, 06:14:55 PM »
Well, they are U17 kids who have probably never been in a stadium with such a large crowd cheering the opposing team.  Even though by Haiti standard this is a small crowd, for these kids it probably looks like a huge crowd.

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Football / Re: Heard coops pass away today.
« on: August 16, 2014, 05:20:28 AM »
Very sad news. RIP, brother.

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Football / Re: We still have ah chance.
« on: July 13, 2013, 06:06:58 AM »
Just beat Honduras and problem solved.

Watching Honduras versus Haiti and El Salvador, I believe I have seen enough to confidently state that Honduras is not that strong. They are beatable.

I do not think TT is a bad team. I think you guys got outfoxed last night. After the first goal, Haiti changed the game by letting TT keep the ball and move it laterally, which allowed Haiti to maintain its lead while setting up the stage for the second goal. Haiti benched St-Preux, Herold, and other masters of beautiful games for a faster moving team in anticipation that if we take the lead early, Trinidad, which does not have a midfield that is on par with that of Haiti, will press forward with long and high balls while becoming vulnerable for counterattacks. That was exactly what happened. By the way, that is probably what Honduras will try to do. Watch for the strong push to take the lead and the defensive stance that follows.

That being said, TT lacked a true playmaker a la Jeff Louis (remember Latas without dwelling in the past)) and guys who can take a good long shot. A lot of big and athletic guys but no shots on goal!

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Football / Re: 2013 International Friendlies
« on: June 11, 2013, 09:20:49 PM »
Well, Truehaitian to tell the truth, that is not a Haitian B-team even though  many players are locals. There are many foreign players who have not been called for this game, but the team that played Italy is basically the one that will represent us at the gold cup.

Congrats to Haiti.
 

What happened to your captain, the GK from france is he injured or just omitted. He has been one of your better players.

Placide couldn't join the team because of some personal issues. He is not injured. He will likely replace Montrevil at the GC. He is a very good kid.

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Football / Re: 2013 International Friendlies
« on: June 11, 2013, 07:56:22 PM »
Well, Truehaitian to tell the truth, that is not a Haitian B-team even though  many players are locals. There are many foreign players who have not been called for this game, but the team that played Italy is basically the one that will represent us at the gold cup.

Congrats to Haiti.
 

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Football / Re: Cuban Coaches and the CFU
« on: January 17, 2013, 08:39:19 AM »
This is a very interesting observation, Truetrini. It's obvious that Cuba has some sort of coach school that prepares decent coaches. However, Cuban coaches tend to favor local players over foreign-based ones. For example, Haiti is going to face Chili on the 19th with a team that is even more "local" than the one you saw at the Caribbean cup. They do not like taking chances with players they do not know and they do not seem to be impressed with players from big foreign clubs. I believe that has to do with them growing up and learning their trade in a communist country where the focus is on the development of local resources as opposed to relying on foreign countries.

By the way, Armelio is sort of available and has been living in Miami since his Haiti adventure. He is returning to Haiti for the next season because he has just signed up with the Haitian club Victory but I am sure he would consider an offer from Trinidad. Armelio will replace Victory's current Ecuadorian coach. However, he will have a mammoth task to bring the moneyed but troubled club back to Haiti's top division.

One more thing about the apparent success of Cuban coaches in Haitian football is that these guys are pretty much at home in Haiti. Some Cubans assume they are of Haitian descent and that assumption is supported by the fact that these Cubans tend to speak fluent Haitian Creole, even those who have never been to Haiti (some Black ones are actually of Jamaican descent). There are large areas in Cuba where almost everybody can speak Creole. Armelio, for instance, is a creole-speaker. I guess being able to effectively communicate with your players from day one also helps.

To sum it up, would a good Cuban coach help Trinidad? I do not see why not. Just like Haiti, Trinidad has a plethora of local talents that Cuban coaches seemed to have been trained to mine and develop. It would certainly take them a couple more days to adapt, but they would eventually build a winning team out of the players they have available. Caution: THEY DO NOT LIKE WORKING WITH TOO MANY FOREIGN PLAYERS and I suspect many Trini fans have zero confidence in their local players.


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Football / Re: Thread for the 2012 Caribbean Cup Finals.
« on: December 12, 2012, 08:17:26 PM »
Jam, this Ja team was horrible. I hope you guys find better players before the qualifiers.

Ja was the only team that has not won a single match and that has not scored more than 1 goal!

@Flex, you are right. All semi finalists are guaranteed $30k. However, since they are also qualified for the GC, they will earn no less than $1,430,000 at the end of the journey!

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Football / Re: Thread for the 2012 Caribbean Cup Finals.
« on: December 12, 2012, 04:00:15 PM »
Beside bragging rights, qualification to the semifinals means:

1)   At least US$90,000
2) more games, more prep, and possibly more FIFA pts.

AND...

3) at least, $1,4000,000 at the Gold Cup
4) even more games with better and potentially more FIFA pts.
5) exposure exposure exposure...

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Football / Re: Thread for the 2012 Caribbean Cup Finals.
« on: December 11, 2012, 07:32:48 PM »
See? I was not trying to be nice. I told you both Haiti and Trinidad would go through. The Dominicans have learnt how to play the game but they remain too naive to prevail against TT in a must-win match. As for Antigua, we wanted to return the 1-0 favor in a way that hurts. That's what all the defensive play was about. It was risky but we wanted it to sting.

See you in the Gold Cup, guys!

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Football / Re: Thread for the 2012 Caribbean Cup Finals.
« on: December 10, 2012, 07:08:05 PM »
I have yet to see an entertaining match in this tournament. This Jam vs. Martinique game is probably the most boring one so far. Our football level in the caribbean is really low. It is sad to say, but Antigua may actually be the best team in the tournament. They played two good games.

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Football / Re: Thread for the T&T vs Antigua Game (9-Dec-2012)
« on: December 09, 2012, 07:13:10 PM »
Haiti can beat Antigua and looking at the DR team I saw today I honestly don't see why TT cannot walk away with a victory. However, Knowing that they are within 1 point to make history, DR will come out looking for a victory.

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Football / Re: Thread for the T&T vs Antigua Game (9-Dec-2012)
« on: December 09, 2012, 06:59:51 PM »
Hah! He still wouldn't have scored!

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Football / Re: Thread for the T&T vs Antigua Game (9-Dec-2012)
« on: December 09, 2012, 06:47:57 PM »
Trinidad will have to beat Dominican Republic and hope Haiti beat Antigua.

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Football / Re: Thread for the T&T vs Antigua Game (9-Dec-2012)
« on: December 09, 2012, 06:46:35 PM »
2-0.

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Football / Re: Thread for the T&T vs Antigua Game (9-Dec-2012)
« on: December 09, 2012, 06:39:40 PM »
TT is playing better now

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Football / Re: Thread for the T&T vs Antigua Game (9-Dec-2012)
« on: December 09, 2012, 06:34:23 PM »
Antig players are so much faster! Speed is making the difference. TT needs to strike back.

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Football / Re: Thread for the T&T vs Antigua Game (9-Dec-2012)
« on: December 09, 2012, 06:28:08 PM »
Wow, I am surprised the Trini defender who got hit so hard did not drop to force the ref to stop the play. He was obviously hurt by stopping the fk.

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Football / Re: Match Report TnT - St Vincent
« on: November 16, 2012, 05:52:33 PM »
Both Haiti and Cuba lost 0-1 today. Big wins for Guyane and SVG. Congrats to SVG, they likely advance to the next round.

Edit: Cuba escaped with a late goal.

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