The USA forums Mexico vs. Honduras thread (R)

[Nutmeg]

Thought I'd start this here for the fans of the US team who are watching what's going on between Mexico and Honduras.

So far, Guevara's missed a PK, Oswaldo's whined about getting his leg stepped on, and Mexico's botched a gift from the Honduras keeper. And Honduras is freakin' fast.

I didn't see the game between Honduras and Panama, but I'm guessing Panama is this year's Costa Rica - that small nation that's very good for about 4-6 years. They have to be decent to beat the Honduras team I'm watching.

[ScottyB10]

damn, are there any Americans in NY???

[Highbury]

Leave to our friends Honduras to botch a penalty. The Honduras fans are lovin this summer international season, given they have a minimal chance of qualifying for the WC. Hopefully they can earn at least a point today.

Question: Does Mexico hold this tournament in a much higher regard than we do?

[Nutmeg]

Seriously, this Honduras team is as dangerous on the counter as the 2002 version that gave us fits. That team should have played in the World Cup.

As I write that, an absolute Honduran brainfart results in a Mexico PK. Ugh, that was stupidissimo.

[Brushes Sand]

I've watched most of this orocopa and so far the teams that
has most impressed me have been Cuba & Guadeloupe.

Stupid PK just conceded by the Catrachos.

And I still hate Blanco.

-bs

[Nutmeg]

Goal Chicagomec Blanco.

[Highbury]

Sh.it penalty to Mexico...........1-0 Blanco

round the 30th min.

Would be interesting to see how many of the spectators reside in the US or their home country.

[Brushes Sand]

Is it just me or are the Honduran uniform numbers impossible to discern?

[URS on the Warpath redded]

Is it just me or are the Honduran uniform numbers impossible to discern?

All of their uniform numbers are expressed as irrational numbers.

[Highbury]

The numbers look like black masking tape.

Do any of the Honduran players play in MLS?

[twh3]

I'm just shocked to see the absence of a 50 yard line. Mexico gets grass and RBNY can't?

[SAMBA]

Thanks for the thread.
Honduras has played well so far against a team that traditionally is superior. They choose to attack instead of hack and bunker like the lesser teams did against the US.
Makes for a more exciting game, too bad they missed the penalty.

[Nutmeg]

I still think the lack of athleticism and creativity is going to be Mexico's downfall this cycle. They have a couple of great athletes in Guardado and Salcido. Aside from them, they are small and/or slow. And Chicagomec Blanco is their one true creative force. The creative difference maker for Mexico in the 2006 cycle was Zinha. I don't see an adequate replacement for him in this version of the team.

I think the US takes guys like Donovan, Beasley, and Mapp for granted. Watch Mexico, with all their technical skill, and you realize how important speed is.

If I were a fan of Mexico, which I am when they're playing outside our region, I'd be hoping for Vela and Dos Santos to play themselves into this team ASAP.

[christopher d]

damn, are there any Americans in NY???

I was thinking of going, but $30 for lousy seats to watch one team I'll root for occasionally and one team I don't care about at all seemed a little steep.

Seriously. $30 a piece for section 336 (upper deck, corner). Maybe next lifetime.

[ipaman]

If I were a fan of Mexico, which I am when they're playing outside our region, I'd be hoping for Vela and Dos Santos to play themselves into this team ASAP.

i've read that hugo sanchez said after u-20 they will be called into the main team.

[Nutmeg]

i've read that hugo sanchez said after u-20 they will be called into the main team.

The Mexico U20 team is going to be a lot of fun to watch.

[UxSxAxfooty]

Mexico doesn't deserve to be winning this game.

[Nutmeg]

So close - Honduras header barely blocked by Sanchez and the bar.

[Nutmeg]

Chicagomec Blanco direct red! Looks like he punched Caballero in the nuts.

EDIT: Replay shows it was a blatant cheap elbow to the gut. He's Mexico's Mathis.

[Brushes Sand]

Every bogus call levied on the Nats in the first 2 matches has
just been karmically atoned.

-bs