USA vs Costa Rica. Post Game comments, [R]

[MoRado]

So are the americans strong enough to defeat to CR?
CR goes to this game after playing a friendly game in Norway (tomorrow), after changing the coach a couple of months ago, and after losing a player (Whayne wilson, RIP) and without one of our best players (centeno)...
so i feel that the states can win this game, but I REFUSE to admit it, so i'll vote for CR and hope we win 0-1 at least!

[Nodak]

When the top three teams in the region play all bets are off. Anything is possible. I hope to he!! the U.S. wins. I do appreciate Saprissa beating Pumas though.

[Metro_tico]

Im not sure that not having Centeno for this game is a bad thing...I think we have better players than him...

With that said, I cannot wait for my trip to SLC...
Hope to see a lot of ticos and ticas (specially) at the stadium.

[rjxsapri]

Since we're just starting a totally new process with a new (but known) coach, I still don't spect too much from Costa Rica.

But I do hope that they can manage to at least get a draw. And Centeno is a great player, but he's not like we depend on him. IMO, Alonso Solis has been playing hellofalot better lately.

[Scarecrow]

So are the americans strong enough to defeat to CR?
CR goes to this game after playing a friendly game in Norway (tomorrow), after changing the coach a couple of months ago, and after losing a player (Whayne wilson, RIP) and without one of our best players (centeno)...
so i feel that the states can win this game, but I REFUSE to admit it, so i'll vote for CR and hope we win 0-1 at least!


First off congrats to Saprissa. Good luck in Japan.

I think the US will take it, but again, anything can happen.
The return match in CR will be a major challenge for the US though.

[OneArmSteve]

Agreed that the States takes this one in the States. Costa Rica is a bit of an unknown with the new coach. Alot depends on the health of a couple players for the States. Reyna is out for sure, he's taking the summer off. Pablo Mastroeni is a little banged up as well, but I think there's a chance he plays. John O'Brien returns to the pitch Saturday against England after recovering from a number of injuries and a long time without playing. We need some productive minutes from him. The main injury of course is DeMarcus Beasley. If he can't go then that is a bit troublesome. Personally, I think he suits up and starts, but he may not be up for the full 90. I suppose we will find out this week.

[MoRado]

Alright stevie, jut for you this is my expected CR'n line-up against the states

Meses
Cordero-Wright-Umana-
LeoGonzales-Jervisdrummond
Lopez-Sequeira
Centeno-Hernandez
chope


just a lil' bit defensive, but thats ok, we gotta cover our a$$es!

[OneArmSteve]

Alright stevie, jut for you this is my expected CR'n line-up against the states

Meses
Cordero-Wright-Umana-
LeoGonzales-Jervisdrummond
Lopez-Sequeira
Centeno-Hernandez
chope


just a lil' bit defensive, but thats ok, we gotta cover our a$$es!

Thanks Mo. No Porres or G. Martinez? I find that surprising, is there something I don't know? I always thought Martinez was your best defender and I certainly have been impressed with Porres play for Saprissa this year.

[Boz]

With that said, I cannot wait for my trip to SLC...
Hope to see a lot of ticos and ticas (specially) at the stadium.

Go to club Xscape or Northern Xposure in Downtown Salt Lake. You'll get your fill of ticas there for sure. ;)

GO USA!

[Reycd]

no es para valer verga.. pero yo quiero un empate, y fue lo que predije, que CR se iba a sacar el dedo y empatar el partido, es fabuloso para CR, con tal que ningun equipo gane pone las cosas mas interesantes y le da mas chance a mi pais..

sin ofender Morado que igual te espero aca cuando juguemos.. pero patria es patria..

[MoRado]

Thanks Mo. No Porres or G. Martinez? I find that surprising, is there something I don't know? I always thought Martinez was your best defender and I certainly have been impressed with Porres play for Saprissa this year.

I left Martinez out cause we need tall defenders cause the americans are good in the air game
Porras did have an excellent season, but Mesen has been there in the lst couple of years
I also left Luis Marin out, cause victor Cordero has been playing great with Saprissa and he had a good game against Norway

[Tellah]

Without a doubt, its gonna be a tough match for both teams.

[MoRado]

Without a doubt, its gonna be a tough match for both teams.
Totally agree, this aint gonna be easy for the US, neither for us

[romero09]

dam morado .... its the gringos were playin ( my moma dukes isa gringa ) lol .... but ne way dont be so negative .... costa rica will bend USA* over on their own turf and show them whats up ... thats what i gota say ... ull see gomez in that game too alont with wright .........




[COLOR=Red]OLEEEE ole ole ole TICOSSSSS ! TICOOOSS !

[Sakuragi]

I don't know if I want Costa Rica to defeat US, for humiliation purposes...Or I truly believe that Costa Rica can get the result against US...

Either way, isn't that coach the same one Costa Rica had when they defeated Mexico in Azteca?

[MoRado]

I don't know if I want Costa Rica to defeat US, for humiliation purposes...Or I truly believe that Costa Rica can get the result against US...

Either way, isn't that coach the same one Costa Rica had when they defeated Mexico in Azteca?
Yes, he is Alexandre Guimaraes

[Sakuragi]

Yes, he is Alexandre Guimaraes

Costa Rica finished 1st in those World Cup Qualifiers with Alexandre Guimaraes, it must be interesting to see how he carries the Costa Rican team in this hex...

[Popol Vuh]

costa rica has never been to a WC without finishing in 1st , they did it in the last hex , and in the pentagonal for WC Italy 90'...

[MoRado]

costa rica has never been to a WC without finishing in 1st , they did it in the last hex , and in the pentagonal for WC Italy 90'...
Primeros o nada!
I dont care if we finish 3rd or 4th this time, i just wanna qualify, obviously being first is excellent

[ursula]

When was the last time CR won @ the US? (WCQ, Gold Cup, friendly)