WCQ : Matchday 2 : El Salvador vs. United States: 3.28.2009

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U.S.A

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vs

El Salvador

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in

Estadio Cuscatlan (San Salvador, El Salvador : Capacity : 45,000)

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on

March 28, 2009 : 19:00

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Alltime record between the two in World Cup Qualifiers :

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Source : FIFA.com (Link since it came out wierd : http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/statisticsandrecords/headtohead/team1=slv/team2=usa/code=520/index.html)

[Sachin]

Can you link to that page? I can't read the text.

Thanks!

[Pepsinono]

El Salvador's latest qualifier match

USA's latest qualifier match

[Sachin]

Uh... we better watch Roemero on those free kicks...

And is that Eliseo Quintanilla out there?

[Pepsinono]

And is that Eliseo Quintanilla out there?

Um...I'm not sure what you mean lol?

But for El Salvador, Shawn Martin is out for this game...He fractured his leg vs T&T and is out of action for 3 months.

Hopefully Manuel Salazar and Luis Anaya will be back...they are huge for our defense.

Who is out for USA?

[Sachin]

Um...I'm not sure what you mean lol?

But for El Salvador, Shawn Martin is out for this game...He fractured his leg vs T&T and is out of action for 3 months.

Hopefully Manuel Salazar and Luis Anaya will be back...they are huge for our defense.

Who is out for USA?

I saw Quintanilla wearing the #10 for El Salvador. Just a blast from the DC United past.

Howard is out for the USA on a yellow card suspension. Brad Guzan will most likely get the start. I don't think any one else is missing unless club injuries occur.

[Pepsinono]

I saw Quintanilla wearing the #10 for El Salvador. Just a blast from the DC United past.

Howard is out for the USA on a yellow card suspension. Brad Guzan will most likely get the start. I don't think any one else is missing unless club injuries occur.

Oh ok...Thanks for the info.

[Pepsinono]

Here are the 98 WCQ Highlights for anyone who wants to see them...

YouTube - El Salvador vs USA : 6.29.1997 : WCQ1998

YouTube - El Salvador vs USA : 11.16.1997 : WCQ1998

Can't seem to find the WCQ1990/2006 highlights on Youtube though.

[MoRado]

I would be really surprised if ES doesnt lose, US seems to a giant compared to ES

[Crazy_Yank]

We controlled the midfield against Mexico. El Salvador isn't any where near as good as Mexico. We won't give them any time on the ball at all.

[silverlion]

El Salvador must be happy that McBride retired...LOL :D

[Chiquitibum]

US takes this one. If they dont, que pena.

[tomwilhelm]

No one should ever take a Central American WC qualifier win for granted, but the US does look pretty imposing right now. I'm curious how the Salvadorans will come out, given the big come back they pulled in the first match day.

[L.A.Firpo84]

No one should ever take a Central American WC qualifier win for granted, but the US does look pretty imposing right now. I'm curious how the Salvadorans will come out, given the big come back they pulled in the first match day.

I doubt the US will take a win away from a Cuscatlan, with the addition of players like Anaya, Salazar strengthening the defense & Burgos Jr who might get some playing time in the midfield. ES will most likely come out with come out with different lineup and a different formation due to Shawn Martins injury... Im hoping ES takes a win but most likely it will be another draw..

[beto010]

Im somewhat torn seeing as I was born in El Salvador but have lived close to 100% of my life in the U.S.A. Actually I'm really rooting for a United States victory. It's close to a miracle what Carlos de LosCobos has accomplished with this team. He finally gave them an identity, they finally play with schemes. It's very impressive considering all of the corrupt officials the coach has do deal with in the Salvadoran federation. As far as the teams go, the U.S is far superior than El Salvador. However, it's very difficult to get a victory on the road. The stadium will be rocking and it is not easy to get a victory at el cuscatlan. However I do think that The U.S. will sneak out a victory. El Salvador has absolutely no forwards, no strength up top and I don't think they'll have enough to get a victory.

[R9Kevinr9]

I'm the exact opposite from you beto. Well not exactly but i was born in USA from Salvadoran parents however, i never root for USA when they play ES. :)
VAMOS SELECTA!

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03/28/2009
9:00 PM ET U.S. Men vs. El Salvador Estadio Cuscatlán; San Salvador, El Salvador Live on ESPN2 and Galavision


http://ussoccer.com/schedule/index.jsp.html

[beto010]

I'm the exact opposite from you beto. Well not exactly but i was born in USA from Salvadoran parents however, i never root for USA when they play ES. :)
VAMOS SELECTA!

I get you dude. I don't know for sure but I would bet that the majority of people think like you. Nothing wrong with that I guess. I'm just eternally grateful to this country for providing me with an education. I would have gotten an education back home also, but the education levels aren't the same. So this is my country, I would fight for this country and I would die for this country. IT'S MY COUNTRY. ~~~just not the south or the Midwest lololololol. j/k.

[Fuera del Area]

I doubt the US will take a win away from a Cuscatlan, with the addition of players like Anaya, Salazar strengthening the defense & Burgos Jr who might get some playing time in the midfield. ES will most likely come out with come out with different lineup and a different formation due to Shawn Martins injury... Im hoping ES takes a win but most likely it will be another draw..

1 point after the first two matches (both at home) is not a good sign. If after April 1st, la Selecta has three points or less, it's time to look forward to 2014.