A full, and accurate translation would be most appreciated. http://www.ldacr.org/Noticias_210203-1.htm L.D.A JUGARÁ LOS DOS JUEGOS ANTE EL NEW ENGLAND EN EL MORERA SOTO El Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto va ser el escenario de los dos partidos de la serie de octavos de final entre Liga Deportiva Alajuelense y el New England Revolution por la Copa de Clubes Campeones de la Confederación de Fútbol del 2003. El primer juego esta programado para el domingo 23 de marzo a las 5 p.m. en el Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto. El segundo cotejo, que debía llevarse a cabo en la casa del New England, también se jugará en el reducto rojinegro, el miércoles 26 de marzo a las 8:30 p.m. Esto porque el equipo norteamericano le fue imposible llevar el compromiso de vuelta en el Estado de la Florida y jugar en Boston, en el mes de marzo, es hacerlo en pleno invierno. L.D.A va a cubrir el costo de boletos aéreos del cuadro norteamericano que va hospedarse en el Hotel San José Palacio a partir del 16 de marzo, así como el hotel, alimentación y transporte interno del New England a partir del 21 de marzo. Además hará el pago correspondiente a los árbitros, comisionados y porcentajes de taquillas que debe hacerse a la Confederación de Fútbol para ambos partidos. Desde el punto de vista de logística se les debe facilitar campos de entrenamiento y la posibilidad de practicar en al menos dos ocasiones en el Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto. El equipo vencedor de esta serie va enfrentar en cuartos de final al ganador del enfrentamiento entre el América de México y el Fas de El Salvador. Departamento de Prensa L.D.A. Now, I've run this through Babelfish to little success, but I believe the release suggestes that LDA is going to pay for the Revolution's air travel, lodging, food, and transportation for the club while in Costa Rica. The Magpie
Rough translation -- don't take it as gospel: L.D.A. WILL PLAY BOTH GAMES AGAINST NEW ENGLAND AT THE MORERA SOTO The Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium will be the scene of both matches of the 1/8-finals between Liga Deportivo Alajuelense and the New England Revolution in the 2003 Football Confederation Champions Cup. The first game is scheduled for Sunday, March 23 at 5 pm at the Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium. The second leg, that was to be held at the home of New England, also will be hosted by the red and black, Wednesday March 26 at 8:30 pm. This is because the North American team found it impossible to make an agreement for the return leg in the state of Florida, and to play in Boston in the month of March would be in the depth of winter. L.D.A. Will cover the cost of airline tickets of the North American side, which will be staying at the Hotel San Jose Palacio starting March 16, as well as the hotel, food, and local transportation of New England starting on March 21. Additionally it will make the payments to the referees, commissioners, and CONCACAF's share of the gate receipts for both matches. Logistically, training fields will be facilitated, as well as the possibility of two practices at the Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium. The winning team of this series goes to the quarterfinals to face the winner between America of Mexico and FAS of El Salvador.
Hmmmm. Do you think money had anything to do with it...? On a lighter note, can you imagine the reaction when the Tico Alajuelense supporters take this in: And please layoff of the the geopolitical moralizing - the goof is firmly in our court this time.
the very least of the guestures that the revs can make to us fans here that can't be at the game is to CLOSE the revs "home" match. allowing them to have 2 home games w/their fans AND having some stake in the gate (apparently what it says in the translation)....couldn't be a bigger slam on revs fans.
sleepless nights How nice of them to include the hotel name. I'm sure the Alajuelense fans will be anxious to let the Revs know how much they agree that two games in Costa Rica is not the optimal solution.
Oh well. I guess this one's pretty much played out. Think there's anyway the Revs can get Liga Deportivo Alajuelense to throw in a central midfielder if, say, they agree to play with 10 men for both games?
Last line You forgot the last line of that article in the translation. My Spanish isn't very good, but it goes something like this... AAAAHAAAAAAAHAAAAAAAAAHAAAAAAAAAHAAAA!!
More ridiculousness! Spite local soccer fans as a "gesture" to the "injured" Rev fans...? In the long run, the Revolution will benefit more by playing in front of a hostile crowd. And despite all the doomsayers, the Revolution actually have a chance to win this series.
"... And despite all the doomsayers, the Revolution actually have a chance to win this series...." Sure they do.... it may be a million-to-one, but it is a chance. The Magpie
Re: Re: Official LD Alajuelense Release Yeah and the Tampa Bay Devil Rays have a chance at winning the World Series this year.
Re: Re: Official LD Alajuelense Release and if the draw wouldn't have been mex/us v. the rest of the lot.......where would've people projected lda in the pot? my guess is...at least in the top 4 seeds.
Hosting the game is the first step to hoisting the cup! If the club seriously wants to advance in this tournament they need to provide the Revs the best opportunity to win--that means hosting one of the legs. Are they that bold as to expect that they will handle the hostile crowd for two games? Vasco da Gama elected not to host the home leg of the 1998 Interamerican Cup and lost to DC United (however, Miami was far more partial to Vasco than DC--and DC had come to Miami after losing the opening leg at home). This is NE first time representing US soccer in a major tournament. If the Revolution wants to follow in the path set by DC United and the LA Galaxy, then hosting the game is the first step to hoisting the cup!
Re: Hosting the game is the first step to hoisting the cup! No, it's that the management doesn't give a f*** about the tournament.