what do you think about guatemala and how they would do in the hex?

[guategol]

Guatemala is doin okay right now.i think they need some more practice though.there not at the level they should be at honestly.And are there any players u guys think should be in the national team?Would Guatemala be able to come in 3rd in the hex? :)

[Aluxito]

They will do ok, as long as they win all home games, they will be in Germany 2006, but the team needs help.

I will say:

Carlos Fernando Figueroa
Freddy Alexander Garcia
Edwin Villatoro (dead killer just like "El Pescadito")
Henry Medina
Transito Montepeque (his speed is amazing)
Dennis Chen
Luis Swisher

[Rusty_Shackleford]

I didnt get the chance to see them play too many times, but I think they can, and will pull off a 3rd place finish.

[juventino3]

The way they limped into the Hex was not a good sign. They'll compete for the 4th spot. The US and Mexico are way ahead of everybody including Costa Rica.

[Canadian_Supporter]

I don't think fourth place is out of the realm of possiblity.

[galaxyfan03]

Guatemala is MUCH improved and with Ruiz & Pezzarossi they are VERY dangerous, especially at home. I do believe that 4th place is VERY reasonable.

However, it has been a while since Guatemala has been thisclose to the World Cup (when was the last time they made it to the Hex?) & I wonder if the pressure will get to them.

I wish them luck, mainly because of Ruiz & my Galaxy loyalty, but IMHO Guatemala will fall just short of their goal & finish 5th in the Hex, behind Panama.

[crookeddy]

Lets just say I am not looking forward to Guatemala vs. U.S. in Guatemala as a U.S. fan. That's the ultimate compliment. I was hoping they wouldn't make it into hex so we wouldn't have to play em there again.

[aaron90025]

Lets just say I am not looking forward to Guatemala vs. U.S. in Guatemala as a U.S. fan. That's the ultimate compliment. I was hoping they wouldn't make it into hex so we wouldn't have to play em there again.

Huh? Unless I missed a previous match where we played them in their home I really don't think they have a chance. IMO, Arena will not field a bunch of rookies who don't have much experience in extremely important matches abroad for these final games. Donovan, McBride, Bocanegra, Beasley and Eddie Johnson will be running circles around them.

[Delsocfan]

I think they will just edge out Costa Rica for 3rd place. Don't think they have much of a chance at beating the US or Mexico.

[guategol]

i agree wit Aluxito they do need dennis chen,freddy garcia,transito montepeque,Carlos Fernando Figueroa, Edwin Villatoro.I havent heard that much of the other guys u mentioned. Which teams do they play for? I think guatemala might come up wit a tie in guatemala vs mexico and a tie wit usa in guatemala.Anybody know what happened to dennis chen?last time i heard he was injured is he still injured?

[MoRado]

I think they will just edge out Costa Rica for 3rd place.
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totally disagree


Don't think they have much of a chance at beating the US or Mexico.

totally agree


Perhaps we are very happy that GUA is there instead of HON.
Probably 3 easy points in Ricardo Saprissa

[ZeekLTK]

IMO this is how the hex will play out:

1. United States
2. Guatemala
3. Mexico
4. Panama
5. Costa Rica
6. Trinidad & Tobago

I think Mexico will be hurt by the fact that they have not had any good competition yet and Costa Rica, I dunno, I still can't get over that they tied Cuba 3-3 in the 2nd round and the only reason they advanced to the semifinals was away goals! Guatemala "limped" into the hex because they locked up their spot so early. Their match against Canada did not even matter, that's how soon they had clinched their spot. USA has been dominating and have not lost a game in the 2006 World Cup yet, so that's why I picked them for #1 (and yes, I know, Mexico is undefeated too, but who has Mexico played? exactaly). I think Panama will keep surprising everyone and will upset Costa Rica to take the 4th spot. T&T... I dunno, I'd like to see them do well and qualify, but I just don't think they could. These guys lost to Northern Ireland and Scotland and whatnot a few months ago. You can't lose to those teams, even if it is a friendly, and go to Germany! :(

[Aluxito]

i agree wit Aluxito they do need dennis chen,freddy garcia,transito montepeque,Carlos Fernando Figueroa, Edwin Villatoro.I havent heard that much of the other guys u mentioned. Which teams do they play for? I think guatemala might come up wit a tie in guatemala vs mexico and a tie wit usa in guatemala.Anybody know what happened to dennis chen?last time i heard he was injured is he still injured?


Dennis slowly is coming back, now the question is, who do you play Sanabria or Chen?

The other question is Carlos Fernando Figueroa o Mario "Loco" Rodriguez?

My opinion goes with Sanabria and Carlos Figueroa.

[guategol]

My opinion goes with Sanabria and Carlos Figueroa.

I would go with Dennis Chen and Mario "Loco" Rodriguez but put in Carlos Fernando Figueroa as a sub in the second half.

[Aluxito]

Perhaps we are very happy that GUA is there instead of HON.
Probably 3 easy points in Ricardo Saprissa


That is so funny, because for Guatemala is going to be 3 easy points at home also, Euro-ticos have not won in Guatemala since 1957.

[Concacaf]

That is so funny, because for Guatemala is going to be 3 easy points at home also, Euro-ticos have not won in Guatemala since 1957.

UUFF... ya toca entonces! ;)

[yankiboy]

I'm personally not convinced that GUA is going to play well in the Hex. I'm not just hating, either. I have followed GUA since '95. They have good, passionate players but there often seems like their a failure of nerves when they need a crucial result. It's almost like a lack of confidence.

I'm not so sure that they are going to take points in the five games that they play at home. Then the public will turn on them. I'm not sure that they will handle the scutiny or the expectations at home very well.

I also am not so sure that they will take that many points on the road. I think that they can edge out T&T and Panama but I wouldn't be surprised if Panama continued to get the results that they need to steal fourth (that pretty much depends on Panagol--Julio Dely Valdes and definitely Roberto Brown and not falling apart like they did against the US)...

I do think it is a bit ironic and a bit funny that the same guy who felt the need to post "zzzzzzz.zzzzz" on the Digicel/Gold Cup Group D Thread actually cares has the nerve to care what people about Guatemala, let alone start a thread asking what people think. Maybe Guategol was just joking. I don't know. A lot of people would say the same about this thread. I'm glad to see that the posters here have been more respectful in their responses to him than he was a few days ago.

Everone and every team deserves some respect. Especially when they represent a country. Your Guatemala is my USA & Puerto Rico. And a lot of Argentines, Chileans and Brazilians couldn't give rat's @ss about either one when it comes to football. And that's just in our hemisphere...

Just needed to get that off my chest.

Buena suerte a los hermanos chapines. Si, se puede. Echa pa'lante Guatemala.

[guategol]

thanks for the support yankiboy and the only reason i put zzzzzzz was becasue i was bored out of my mind at that time so yeah.

[guategol]

oh yeah and sorry about putting zzzzzz to who ever i did.its just i was bored.

[MoRado]

UUFF... ya toca entonces! ;)
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