Veracruz loses 2-0 because they failed to show up im going to go against the grain here. I dont like Dr. Herrerias, but im glad he did what he did. people can use guilt tactics all they want and play the "respect the fan" mumbo jumbo somehow, i think the wednesday match will get a little heated. I have a feeling the ref will not know how to act. The jarochos will act as if the ref is against them maybe it is better for Pumas to lose today and get a team that is in the corsshairs of the FMF
I don't think hes a defender ut he does look young and inexperienced. On top of that pumas were using some of their younger guys. It was an ugly game though I changed the channel after the the third goal.
I'm sure this has happened before, I'm just not aware of it. Does anybody know another instance when this happened? http://espndeportes.espn.go.com/story?id=280390 Pagarán multa Los Tiburones Rojos del Veracruz sufrieron su primera derrota como locales, pero fue porque su directiva no quiso que jugaran MÉXICO (EFE).- Los Tiburones de Veracruz han perdido el sábado su primer partido como local del torneo Apertura'04 del fútbol mexicano, al no presentarse en su estadio ante los Jaguares de Chiapas, en la última jornada de eliminatorias. El árbitro Marco Antonio Rodríguez esperó 15 minutos para retirarse del terreno y sugerir a los jugadores de Chiapas que hicieran lo mismo, al no tener rival. "Han pasado los 15 minutos reglamentarios y sólo queda informar al organismo competente que es la Federación de Fútbol, la encargada de tomar las medidas", dijo a los medios el oficial. Veracruz amenazó con no jugar y ha cumplido como una muestra de protesta por la negación de un permiso para jugar el sábado por la noche, en el horario habitual del club. La Federación Nacional había acordado que los nueve encuentros de la última jornada se disputaran este domingo al mediodía, pero después autorizo adelantar para el sábado los partidos Cruz Azul-Santos y Tecos-Culiacán, lo cual causó el enojo de la directiva de los Tiburones. "Ha sido una falta de respeto absoluta y total de la Secretaría General de la Federación", dijo a la televisión el presidente del Veracruz, Rafael Herrerías, quien calificó la ausencia de sus jugadores en el partido de hoy como una muestra de dignidad. Herrería aseguró que nadie le ha podido explicar la razón de los cambios de dos partidos para el sábado y recordó que si bien esos no determinaban nada para la tabla, tampoco el Veracruz-Chiapas era importante porque los Tiburones tienen asegurado el primer lugar y Chiapas está eliminado. "Teníamos que protestar de alguna manera, esto no es un capricho, sino una forma de mostrar nuestra dignidad", aseveró. Por ausentarse, el Veracruz perderá por 0-2 ante los Jaguares y recibirá una multa de algo más de 45.000 pesos (unos 4.000 dólares). "No vamos a pelear nada, ahora sólo tenemos que concentrarnos en el partido de cuartos de final del próximo miércoles", dijo Herrerías. A pesar de perder, el Veracruz ha terminado como líder del torneo Apertura'04 con 11 triunfos, dos empates y cuatro derrotas; en cuartos de final se enfrentará con el campeón Pumas de la UNAM o contra los Potros del Atlante.
I'm sure this has happened before, I'm just not aware of it. Does anybody know another instance when this happened? 1945-46 San Sebastian 1 - 0 A.D.O. Reason: They wouldnt let them suit up more than 5 foreigners 1959-60 Toluca 0 - 1 Atlas Reason: They paid respects to a team member who passed away (Luis Gutierrez Dosal) 1993-94 Toros Neza 0 - 2 Santos Reason: Were not granted permission by the Municipal authorities to play
I think Hugo and Co. anticipated Veracruz's extra 3 days of rest and countered with playing with 4 noobs and giving Delgado some playing time. I am surprised most clubs didnt do that? By no means am I endorsing the events that occurred this weekend. it makes our league look semiprofessional, but sometimes unwanted acts change things for the better.
Yeah, but then this brings the possibility of any other teams using a reason (or excuse, depending on the side) not play the last game. I'm glad this has happened only three previous times (thanks for the answer).
Yeah, it was bad. I would like to have two tournaments (league and cup). But the "liguilla" is embued in us all, it is when we actually watch interesting games. But I agree with Herrerias, why do they have to play under infernal weather at 12:00 if they are not playing for anything (like Cruz Azul, Dorados, Santos and Tecos) ? The stupid FMF say is because they would have an extra day of rest. But then they were FIRST place and will play the NINTH place. Now they will have an extra week of rest! And several pumas players will be rested as well. Interesting how this mind games end up. Who will prevail ? Veracruz or Pumas ?
Mexico's Veracruz fined for refusing to play in heat MEXICO CITY, Nov 23 (Reuters) - Mexican first division club Veracruz have been fined an amount equating to an "average attendance" after they refused to play on Sunday in stifling heat. Veracruz, based in the city of the same name, failed to turn up for their game at home to Chiapas as they carried out a threat made by their president Rafael Herrerias the week before. Midday temperatures in the steamy tropical port can easily reach 40 Celsius (104 Fahrenheit) in the sun. http://sports.yahoo.com/sow/news;_y...aA--?slug=reu-veracruz&prov=reuters&type=lgns