CONCACAF Men’s Olympic Qualifying 2008

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Table of Contents About CONCACAF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Section 1 Overall Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 8 Section 2 Team Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11 Cuba . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13 Guatemala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-15 Haiti . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-17 Honduras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-19 Mexico. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-21 Panama . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-23 USA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-25 Section 3 Match Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27-36 Section 4 Final Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37-46 Final Standings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Goals and Assists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Goalkeepers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Fair Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Olympics Qualifying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-45 The Final Word . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

About CONCACAF and the Olympics

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About CONCACAF CONCACAF “The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football” is one of six continental confederations of FIFA (Federation Internationale de Football Association) and serves as governing body of football in this part of the world. It is composed of 40 national associations, from Canada in the north to Guyana, Surinam and French Guyana in the south.

As the administrative body for the region, CONCACAF organizes competitions, offers training courses in technical and administrative aspects of the game, and helps to build football throughout the region. The primary function of the Confederation is the organization of competitions for national teams and clubs.

It also conducts qualifying tournaments for FIFA events including the FIFA World Cup™, the FIFA Women's World Cup, FIFA world championships at the youth level, beach soccer, futsal and club competition.

The CONCACAF Gold Cup™ is the showpiece event for men’s national teams as it crowns the regional champion. The USA won the inaugural competition in 1991, defeating Honduras before 40,000 fans at the L.A. Memorial Coliseum in California. Mexico then won three consecutive titles, the third in 1998 before a crowd of 91,000 in Los Angeles, before Canada won its first major international honor in more than 100 years of football history in 2000. After the USA claimed the 2002 title, Mexico returned to the top of the Confederation with their fourth crown in 2003. The USA have claimed the 2005 and 2007 editions of the CONCACAF Gold Cup™.

The Champions' Cup has been CONCACAF’s premier club competition since its inception in 1962. In August 2008, the Champions’ Cup has been replaced by the new CONCACAF Champions League that will be played annually with 24 teams from national assoications affiliated to the Confederation.

In 1994, CONCACAF took pride in joining Europe and South America as the only Confederations to have hosted three or more World Cup tournaments. Mexico welcomed the world twice, in 1970 and 1986, while the USA hosted the event for the first time in 1994.

As the century turned, each zone within the Confederation took turns in hosting a FIFA world championship. In both 1999 and 2003, the USA hosted a World Cup, this time for women, while Mexico played host to the FIFA Confederations Cup in 1999. Guatemala hosted its first world championship in 2000 with the FIFA Futsal World Championship, while Trinidad & Tobago became the first Caribbean country to host a world football event in 2001 with the FIFA World U-17 Championship.

Jack Austin Warner of Trinidad & Tobago, President of CONCACAF, is a FIFA Vice President and Chairman of the FIFA Youth Competitions Committee. He also serves as Deputy Chairman of the Finance Committee. He is a Member of the Committees for World Cup Organiznation, Emergency and Strategic.

General Secretary Chuck Blazer of the USA is a member of the FIFA Executive Committee. He is the Chairman of the Organizing Committees for the FIFA Women’s U-20 & U-17 World Cups and serves as Deptuy Chairman for FIFA Players’ Status. He is also a member of the committees for the Organization of the World Cup and Marketing & Television Advisory Board.

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Section 1 Overall Analysis

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OVERALL ANALYSIS Honduras and the USA qualified for the Men’s Football Tournament at the 2008 Olympic Games as a result of their performances in the final qualifying tournament that was held in three venues in the USA. (Tampa, Carson and Nashville) The Catrachos and the Stars & Stripes advanced from the Tampa group and had a rematch in the final in Nashville after eliminating the two teams from the Carson group, Canada and Guatemala, in the all-important semi-finals. Honduras gained some revenge with a narrow 1:0 win in extra time over the USA that was missing several key players. Overall, it was a competitive final qualifying tournament with 11 of the 16 games either tied or decided by one goal.

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TECHNICAL AND TACTICAL OBSERVATIONS The top two teams defensively qualified for the Olympic Games. Honduras only scored four goals in five games, but only conceded one goal, a penalty kick, in the group game against the USA. The Stars & Stripes scored six goals: four from set plays, but only conceded two goals. Both teams had a strong backbone/spine from the goalkeeper to the forward players and collectively, all the players were aware of their roles and responsibilities. Both teams had a good balance of players in the midfield ‘engine

DRAMA IN TAMPA The games at Raymond James Stadium were overshadowed by the dramatic events following the surprise opening draw between Cuba and USA. Seven players left the Cuban team, which, given the opening win by Honduras over Panama in the last minute of play, made it a two-horse race between the USA and Honduras. The Stars & Stripes, with two 1:0 wins over Panama and Honduras topped the group, with a talented team from Panama finishing third, after a convincing win over a tired Cuban team in the final game.

MORE DRAMA IN CARSON The drama at the Home Depot Center was reserved for the final day, following some surprise results.

One of the pre-tournament favourites, Mexico, could only draw with Canada in the opening game. This was followed by a stunning loss to a well-organized Guatemalan team. Canada, however, lost their second game to a talented Haitian team, which meant that all would decided on the final day (to see who would accompany Guatemala to Nashville) Canada defeated an under-strength Guatemalan team 5:0, which meant that Mexico, who had an identical record to Canada, had to win their game over Haiti by six clear goals. It was not to be. The Tricolores, despite total domination, could only win 5:1 against a Haitian team that played with 10 men for twothirds of the game. Canada advanced, whilst Mexico suffered a rare elimination in the group stages.

CONCACAF Men’s Olympic Qualifiers - Honduras, USA compete for the Confederation’s Crown in Nashville

room. Dax McCarty and Sacha Kljestan impressed with their workrate, both on and off the ball, as did their opposite numbers in the Honduran midfield, Marvin Sanchez and Ramon Nuñez. Up front, the Stars and Stripes combination of Freddy Adu and Josie Altidore had an edge by virtue of the finishing power of Adu, who finished as top scorer in the tournament, with four goals, three of which were from set plays. The usual Honduran duet of José Giuty and Luis Lopez did not register a goal in the competition and it was left to Georgie Welcome to score the only goal of the game against a US team, minus Adu, in the extra time of the final game. Midfielder Hendry Thomas was the leading scorer for the Catrachos with two goals.

It was interesting to note that the two teams that qualified from the Home Depot Center group, Canada and Guatemala, both utilised a similar 4-2-31 system of play, with a back four supplemented by two defensive midfielders as a screen in front of the central defenders. In that regard, the Canadian duo of Tyler Hemming and Keegan Ayre impressed with their workrate and tactical discipline, as did their opposite numbers, Manuel Leon and Jean Marquez.

Interesting to note the important combination from the two number 10s, Will Johnson and Jose

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THE GOALS Contreras, who both operated in the centre of the midfield as playmakers in support of the lone striker.

Their vision, technical skills and overall workrate made them key figures on their teams.

Thirty-six goals were scored in the 16 games, for an average of 2.25 goals per game. A significant difference from the 2004 tournament, when 53 goals were scored, for an average of 3.44 goals per game.

The Maple Leafs and the Chapines both had difficulty scoring goals, with Canada scoring five of their seven goals directly or indirectly from set plays, and Guatemala being shut out in three of their five games. The Maple Leafs also conceded four of their six goals from set plays.

Twelve teams failed to score in games, and two of the top four teams, Honduras and Guatemala, failed to average more than one goal a game. Ironically, Mexico was the only team to average more than two goals a game, and they were eliminated at the group stage. They were involved in a remarkable goal fest when eleven of the thirty-six total goals, (31%) were scored in an exciting double-header at the Home Depot Center on 16 March.

Defences dominated, with the 36 goals coming from 380 goal attempts, (10% success rate) in which 177 were on target. Tournament champion Honduras had 71 goal attempts, of which 34 were on target and four goals were scored. In comparison, the USA had 78 goal attempts, of which 32 were on target and six goals were scored.

GENERAL PLAY

Fans at Carson’s Home Depot Center

Five of the six other teams utilised a flexible 4-4-2 system of play. This, using a zonal back four, usually supplemented by a front sweeper and a more attackminded triumvirate of players behind the striking duo.

Panama was probably the most sophisticated team tactically in the tournament, with Alexandre Guimaraes using a variety of combinations, ranging from a 3-4-3 system in the opening game against Honduras, to a 4-3-1-2 against the USA and a 3-4-1-2 in the final game against Cuba. The Canaleros often changed their system in the course of the game, as did several other teams when there was a need to adapt, due to the state of the game. Overall, all the teams exhibited a tactical sophistication. The greatest challenge being to Raul Gonzalez, the Cuban coach, after the departure of seven of his players following the opening game. Gonzalez only had 10 players available for the game against Honduras.

Twenty-six goals came from open play, with 9 goals the result of flank play and 10 goals coming from combined play and actions in central areas of the field. Six goals came courtesy of solo performances, with no better examples than the remarkable gamewinning 40-yard shot by Leonel Saint-Preux for Haiti against Canada and the ‘golazo’ by Georgie Welcome of Honduras, that proved to be the winner in extra time of the final against the USA. Several of the goals came following goalmouth scrambles with players taking advantage of defensive miscues.

Goalkeeping mistakes were, however, few and far between in the tournament. Overall, the standard of goalkeeping was very good, with the 124 saves and 36 goals conceded a fair reflection of the quality of the custodians. Seven goalkeepers had a goalsagainst average of one goal a game or less, with the excellent Kevin Hernandez of Honduras having four shutouts and a 0.18 average. The only goal that he conceded was a penalty kick for the USA and he was a unanimous selection for the All-Tournament Team.

Johnny Placide’s performance in the one-sided contest against Mexico deserves to be mentioned. The over-worked Haitian goalkeeper faced 25 shots and 48 crosses, conceded 5 goals, but saved a penalty to prevent Mexico from progressing into the semi-finals.

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SET PLAYS The packed defences either prevented or blocked many goal-scoring attempts, but they also resulted in goals being conceded through deflections, as was the case with the goals by Hendry Thomas for Honduras against Panama, and by the Cuban, Roberto Linares against the USA. The angled shot by Freddy Adu, the talented US striker, also got past the Cuban goalkeeper, through a crowd of players, in the opening game of the tournament.

Ten goals in the tournament came from standard situations: (set plays) three the result of penalty kicks and four from corner kicks. The USA and Mexico averaged the highest number of corner kicks of all the teams – 54 out of a total of 129. Canada was the most effective however, scoring two goals from a total of 13 kicks, both in the game against Guatemala. In general, teams defended well against

There were some well-crafted goals following combined play and penetrating passes. The ‘killer pass’ from Tyler Hemming enabled Will Johnson to score a fine goal for Canada against Guatemala, and Panama’s Reggie Arosemena set up Nelson Barahona for a well-taken goal against Cuba.

Guatemala also scored two of their three goals by virtue of quality through-balls. It resulted in Marvin Avila scoring the only goal of the game against Haiti and Jean Marquez setting up Carlos Villa for a welltaken goal against Mexico.

Interesting to note that 25% (9) of the goals scored were from outside the penalty area, with no better example than the well-placed strike by Canada’s Tosaint Ricketts against Guatemala. This in addition to the solo efforts by Saint-Preux, Welcome and Adu, previously mentioned in the report.

Flank play resulted in some well-taken goals, the highlight being the superb volley by Alain Gustave for Haiti in the game against Canada. The USA, along with Honduras, was the most effective in this aspect of the games. Sacha Kljestan showed excellent foot skills to convert a well-placed cross from Stuart Holden for the third goal of the semi-final game against Canada.

In general, the quality of crossing was lacking in many teams, and all too often, balls were played into areas that were easily defended by the goalkeeper and his team mates. On several occasions, low crosses played with swerve and in behind defenders were not accompanied by quality runs by attacking players into the areas in front of the goal. Mexico, in the one-sided contest against Haiti, took a total of 48 crosses, only three of which resulted in goals.

Mexico did, however, score the only headed goal in general play when Cesar Villaluz scored with diving header for the opening goal against Haiti.

CONCACAF Officials await start of the match

corner kicks, but it was still interesting to note that the winning goal for Guatemala in the game against Mexico came when the tall Maynor Lopez took advantage of poor marking to score with a wellplaced header. Leonel Duarte scored similar goal with a near-post header for Cuba against Panama.

Teams were also generally well-organized on free kicks. Although, Guatemala did make a key mistake in setting up a wall against Canada that resulted in a goal by Will Johnson. The USA were always a danger when taking free kicks in and around the penalty area, because of the ability of Freddy Adu. The talented Adu scored two of the three USA goals against Canada with superbly placed free kicks.

Adu also scored one of his four goals as a penalty kick, and overall, the USA had three of the five kicks awarded in regulation time; Mexico being awarded the other two kicks.

Penalty kicks proved to be a problem for Guatemala in the semi-final and third-place games. In both games, the match had to be decided on penalty kicks and in both games Guatemala lost out to Honduras and Canada.

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INTERESTING OBSERVATIONS

WHO SCORED THE GOALS

WHERE THE GOALS WERE SCORED Seven goals were scored inside the goal area. (19%) 2004 Olympics (18%) Fourteen goals were scored between the goal area and the penalty spot. (39%) 2004 Olympics (41%) Two goals were scored between the penalty spot and the edge of the penalty area. (6%) 2004 Olympics (20%) Nine goals were scored from outside the penalty area. (25%) 2004 Olympics (12%)

Attackers Midfielders Defenders

23 12 1 (o.g.)

OTHER INTERESTING OBSERVATIONS Memorable Birthdays Bidrece Azor of Haiti celebrated his 20th birthday on March 14th, with a surprise win over Canada.

It was not a memorable 21st birthday for Guatemala’s Cristian Noriega on March 20th. Not only did his team lose the crucial semi-final game against Honduras on penalty kicks, but he was sent off following a second yellow card in the 102nd minute of play.

Three goals were scored from penalty kicks. (9%) 2004 Olympics (7%)

OLDEST AND YOUNGEST

One own goal. (3%) 2004 Olympics (3%)

The oldest player in the tournament Hunter Freeman (USA) – 23 years, 2 months

WHEN THE GOALS WERE SCORED

The youngest player in the tournament Shelson Dorleans (Haiti) – 17 years, 5 months

00:15 minutes 3 goals (9%) 16:30 minutes 7 goals (19%) 31:45 minutes 5 goals (14%) 46:60 minutes 3 goals (8%) 61:75 minutes 8 goals (22%) 76:90 minutes 9 goals (25%) 90:120 minutes1 goal (3%)

2004 Olympics – (10%) 2004 Olympics – (14%) 2004 Olympics – (15%) 2004 Olympics – (13%) 2004 Olympics – (22%) 2004 Olympics – (25%) 2004 Olympics – (1%)

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36 (2.25 per game) 29 4 3 26 (72%)

Passing run or break in the middle Passing run or break through on flank Solo Performance Own Goal

10 9 6 1

FROM STANDARD SITUATIONS/SET PLAYS

10 (28%)

4 3 3

VALUE FOR MONEY

NO PLACE LIKE HOME

FROM THE RUN OF PLAY

Corner Kick Free Kick Penalty Kick

The unbeaten streak of 22 games by Mexico in CONCACAF under-23 qualification ended with the 2:1 defeat against Guatemala in group play.

The 12,824 fans who were in attendance for the final group games at the Home Depot Center witnessed two remarkable games. 11 goals from 64 total goal attempts...and 14 off-side calls against Mexico. (an unofficial record in the tournament)

HOW THE GOALS WERE SCORED Total Goals Shots Headers Penalty Kicks

ON THE SUBJECT OF RECORDS

The champions Honduras had a squad comprised entirely of home-based players, as did Guatemala, Mexico and Cuba. In contrast, Canada had 13 players in the final squad, based outside Canada. The US contained 8 players with clubs outside the country and Panama and Haiti had 5 foreign-based players.

FAMILIAR FACES Communicaçiones provided 5 players for Guatemala and Cienfuegos 5 players for Cuba.

Semi-final opponents USA and Canada each had 2 players from Major League Soccer team, Toronto FC in the line-up – Maurice Edu and Marvell Wynne (USA) and Tyler Hemming and Andrea Lombardo (Canada).

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Section 2 Team Analysis

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the All-Tournament Team. A variety of players were used in the wide midfield positions, with Tosaint Ricketts the most effective on the right side, with his speed and technical ability. Jacob Lensky and Kyle Hall, who scored a spectacular goal in the group game against Guatemala, alternated on the left side. Up front, the tall, strong Andrazes Ornoch was used as the lone striker who worked hard both on and off the ball, but was often lacking support from his midfield players. Overall, the Maple Leafs were not an effective attacking team, as evidenced by the 36 goal attempts in five games and the fact that 5/7 goals were from set plays.

The Maple Leafs started off with an impressive result against the favoured Mexican team, suffered a disappointing loss against the surprising team from Haiti and qualified for the semi-finals with the convincing win over an under strength Guatemala. Freddy Adu and his USA team mates were deserving winners in the important semi-final game, but the team recovered well to edge out Guatemala in the third place match.

Canada was hoping to return to the Olympic Games after a 24-year absence, and, this time around, received a bye to the final round. Former national team player Nick Dasovic was in charge of an experienced team that contained 10 players who were with clubs in Europe. In addition, 6 other players could not get their release from clubs. As a result, preparation was very limited, with the full squad only assembling 32 hours before their opening game against Mexico.

Goalkeeper Josh Wagenaar was one of four players who was without a club prior to the competition. He proved to be a steady and competent custodian, as did David Monsalve, who made an all-important save in the shoot-out win over Guatemala in the third place match. The back line of four players was anchored by Dejan Jakovic and team captain Andrew Hainault, who complemented each other well with their overall play.

Dasovic alternated his fullbacks with Diaz Kambere starting off at left back, before being replaced by the Nikolas Ledgerwood and Graham Ramalho combination in the final three games. All proved to be competent defenders, but were limited in an attacking role.

The overall shape of the team in defence was very good and in that regard, the two defensive midfielders, Tyler Hemming and Keegan Ayre, played a key role with their workrate and positional play in the 4-2-3-1 formation.

The key player in the centre of the midfield was undoubtedly Will Johnson, who impressed with his overall workrate, competitive play and goal scoring ability. (Three goals) He was selected as a member of

Overall, a good tournament for a physical, competitive and well-organized Canadian team; the challenge being suitable preparation for competitions of this nature in the years ahead. The fact that many national team players are with clubs outside North America will make it a difficult proposition System of Play 4-2-3-1 with two defensive central midfielders.

(16 – Ayre, 14 – Hemming) (switched to 4-4-2 after 30 minutes in game v. Guatemala) Strengths Physical and competitive team Overall team shape and organization Workrate Team spirit Heading in attack and defence (won most aerial duels) Weaknesses Limited attacking play (5 of 7 goals from set plays) Defenders had problems against fast, mobile attackers Limited support play in attack Outstanding Players 10 – Johnson (MF): Competitive player with good technical skills – 3 goals. Member of All-Tournament Team 11 – Ricketts (M):1 v. 1 skills – 2 goals Oldest Player: Nikolas Ledgerwood 23 years, 2 months Youngest Player: Marcus Haber 19 years, 2 months Average Age of Team: 21 years, 5 months

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Canada’s Will Johnson (10) was voted to the All-Tournament Team Head of Delegation/Jefe de Delegación: Dale MITCHELL TD/DT: Nick DASOVIC Assistant Coaches/Asistentes Técnicos: Tony FONSECA, Mark WATSON Goalkeeper Coach/Preparador de Porteros: Kevin MULDOON Coordinator/Coordinador: David NUTT Press Officer/Oficial de Prensa: Richard SCOTT Doctor/Médico: Michael CAMPBELL

No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 22

Name/Nombre Asmir Begovic Graham Ramalho Jacob Lensky Dejan Jakovic Andrew Hainault Nikolas Ledgerwood Andrazes Ornoch Ryan Gyaki Andrea Lombardo Will Johnson Tosaint Ricketts Diaz Kambere Kyle Hall Tyler Hemming Tyler Rosenlund Keegan Ayre Marcus Haber Joshua Wagenaar Isidro Sanchez David Monsalve

Pos. GK DF MD MD DF DF MD MD AT AT AT DF AT DF MD MD AT GK MD GK

D.O.B./F.D.N 20.06.1987 12.01.1986 16.12.1988 16.07.1985 17.06.1986 16.01.1985 21.08.1985 06.12.1985 23.05.1987 21.01.1987 06.08.1987 18.10.1985 27.01.1986 09.05.1985 13.09.1986 04.07.1988 11.01.1989 26.02.1985 05.06.1987 21.12.1988

Club Portsmouth FC/ENG FC Groningen/NED Feyenoord Rotterdam/NED U. Alabama-Birmingham/USA Sparta Prague/CZE 1860 Munich/GER Esbjerg FB/DEN Hansa Rostock/GER Toronto FC De Graafschap/NED U. Wisconsin-Green Bay/USA Vancouver Whitecaps Syracuse University/USA Toronto FC no club Berwick Rangers FC/SCO FC Groningen/NED no club no club no club

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USA. Francisco Carrazana was a more than adequate replacement with his workrate and passing ability.

Roberto Linares played up front in the opening game, but a red card meant that he missed the second game against Honduras, when Cuba was only able to field 10 players; a rare occurrence at this level of the game.

Yasnier Rosales was also used as an attacker, but had a limited impact in the two games that he played.

Overall, a very difficult tournament for the Leones Del Caribe, following the departure of seven players, after the excellent draw against the USA in the opening game. The 10-man squad defended well in the second game against the eventual champions, Honduras, but were unable to contain Panama’s attack in the final game, when fatigue took its toll. The challenge will be in recovering from this event for the important World Cup qualifying games late this year.

System of Play 4-1-3-2 in opening game v. USA – 4-4-1 (with 10 players) in second game. 3-5-2 in the final game vs.

Panama.

Cuba, the most successful Caribbean nation at the Olympic Games, was hoping to make their third appearance in Beijing. The team boasted an impressive qualifying record, winning all five games and scoring 25 goals, whilst only conceding a single goal. The experienced Raul Gonzalez had the advantage of having home-based players in the squad, with five from the Cienfuegos Club.

The Cuban team suffered following the departure of seven players after the opening game – a 1:1 draw versus USA. Goalkeeper José Miranda played well in the opening game and his replacement, Arael Arguelles, also impressed with an under strength team in the remaining two games. The back four in the opening game contained Erlys Baro at right back and Juan Martinez on the opposite flank, and both proved to be effective attackers. Martinez moved into central defence with the departure of the excellent Yenier Bermudez and the solid Yendry Diaz. Alianni Urguelles, a tough ball winner and Raicel Pozo, with his aerial ability, were their replacements, along with Armando Coroneaux, who also played in midfield.

The versatile Livan Vasconcelos played as a front sweeper in the opening game and moved into a more attacking role in the remaining games. Right midfielder Enrique Villauruttia impressed both on and off the ball in all three games, as did Leonel Duarte, who was used more in a midfield role in the final two games. His overall superb technical skills resulted in a deserved selection as a member of the All-Tournament Team.

Yordany Alvarez was another key member of the midfield that impressed in the opening game against the

Strengths Good cohesion, especially in defence Ball possession in midfield very good Good individual technique of players Determined attitude after the loss of 7 players Weaknesses Aerial play in attack Finishing poor Overall fitness lacking in games Outstanding Players 19 – Duarte (MF):Workrate, striking ability and leadership. Member All-Tournament Team Oldest Player: Enrique Villauruttia - 22 years, 11 months Youngest Player: Leonel Duarte - 20 years, 7 months Average Age of Team: 21 years, 10 months

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Cuba’s Leonel Duarte (19) controls midfield Head of Delegation/Jefe de Delegación: Luis HERNANDEZ TD/DT: Raul GONZALEZ Assistant Coach/Asistente Técnico: Dagoberto LARA Goalkeeper Coach/Preparador de Porteros: Luis Miguel SEARA Doctor/Médico: Eugenio Jose RODRIGUEZ Trainer/Preparador Físico: Modesto BROCHE

No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 18 19

Name/Nombre Jose Manuel Miranda Erlys Garcia Baró Yenier Bermudez Raicel Mazquia Pozo Yendry Diaz Alianni Urgelles Liván Vasconcelos Francisco Alexei Carrazana Roberto Linares Yordany Alvarez Enrique Villaurrutia Arael Arguelles Eder Roldan Armando Coroneaux Juan Carlos Martinez Loanni Cartaya Prieto Yasnier Rosales Leonel Duarte

Pos. GK DF DF DF DF MD MD MD AT MD MD GK MD MD DF DF AT AT

D.O.B./F.D.N 22.08.1986 28.07.1985 08.10.1985 17.09.1985 06.05.1987 25.06.1985 03.04.1987 23.12.1985 10.02.1986 24.05.1985 24.04.1985 30.04.1987 17.08.1987 02.07.1985 30.12.1985 12.11.1985 12.07.1987 22.08.1987

Club Matanzas Ciudad Habana Cienfuegos Pinar del Río Matanzas Guantánamo Matanzas Cienfuegos Villa Clara Cienfuegos Cienfuegos Cienfuegos Ciudad Habana Camaguey Villa Clara Ciudad Habana Granma Ciego de Ávila

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game against Haiti. Up front, Carlos Villa scored an important goal against Mexico, but had limited success as the lone striker in the 4-2-3-1 formation. The tall Maynor Lopez came on as a substitute in games and scored the winning goal against Mexico, with a fine header from a corner kick.

Overall, it was a very good tournament for the Chapines, who proved to be a well-organised and tactically astute team. An opening win over Haiti, followed by an excellent win over Mexico meant that Kenton could rest his key players for the all-important semifinal against Honduras. The 5-0 defeat by Canada in the final group game, was not indicative of the difference in the two teams. The heart-breaking loss on penalty kicks in the semi-final was followed by another shoot-out loss to Canada in the 3rd place match.

Several players from this talented squad should become integral members of the team that will be involved in World Cup qualifying late this year. The future looks bright for football in Guatemala following the performances in this tournament.

Seoul, 1988 was the last appearance by Guatemala in the Olympic Games. Hopes were high for this squad, especially since they had eliminated Costa Rica in the qualifiers. An ironic situation, since the current Guatemalan team is coached by Rodrigo Kenton, who had taken the Ticos to Athens in 2004. Kenton had been in charge for the past 18 months and had conducted an intensive preparation program with a squad that had no foreign-based players. Six players were with the Municipal Club and five with CSD Communicaciones.

Team Captain Ricardo Jerez played every minute of every game and proved to be a more than competent all-round goalkeeper, who made key saves in games, especially in the surprise win over Mexico. In front of him, Wilson Lalin and Christian Noriega were tall, dominant defenders and they received good support from Carlos Castrillo in the right back position and Rafael Morales on the opposite flank. Castrillo, an effective defender, also got forward in attack and his all-round play earned him a spot on the All-Tournament Team.

The five-man midfield contained two defensive midfielders: Manuel Leon and the tall, physical Jean Marquez. Both impressed with their workrate and competitive play. The talented Jose Contreras was the playmaker in the centre of the midfield and was a deserved member of the All-Tournament Team, because of his vision and all-round technical skills. The hard-working Marco Papa played on the right side of the midfield with the more attack-minded Marvin Àvila on the opposite flank. Àvila caused problems as a midfielder or attacker and scored the only goal of the

System of Play 4-2-3-1 with (12) – Leon and (7) – Marquez defensive midfielders. The team switched to 4-2-2-2 after 30 minutes game v. Mexico – recovered from 0-1 deficit to win 2-1.

Strengths Team shape in attack and defence – well-organized with each player aware of roles and esponsibilities.

Technical skills of players Competitive and disciplined in most games Goalkeeping Weaknesses Quality and quantity of cross balls Finishing – only 3 goals in 5 games Defending on set plays – conceded 3 goals v. Canada Outstanding Players 1 – Jerez (GK) Key saves in games 2 – Castrillo (D) Talented defender. Member of AllTournament Team 10 – Contreras (M) Outstanding playmaker. Member of All-Tournament Team Oldest Player: Jean Marquez 23 years Youngest Player: Rafael Morales 19 years, 11 months Average Age of Team: 21 years, 7 months

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Guatemala’s Marco Papa (13) battles for the ball in the Group Stage game against the Haiti Head of Delegation/Jefe de Delegación: Carlos Enrique MENDEZ TD/DT: Rodrigo KENTON Assistant Coach/Asistente Técnico: Victorino QUESADA Doctor/Médico: Gustavo CHANG Trainers/Preparadores Físicos: Ana Patricia RIVERA, Sebastian SCOLARI Equipment Manager/Utilero: Hector Otoniel RAYMUNDO SARAVIA

No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 22

Name/Nombre Ricardo Jerez Carlos Castrillo Wilson Lalín Cristian Noriega Erwin Morales Pablo Solórzano Jean Márquez Wilfred Velásquez Jairo Arreola José Manuel Contreras Marvin Ávila Manuel León Marco Papa Rafael Morales Jonny Brown Jaime Vides Maynor Ignacio López Abner Trigueros Carlos Villa Jaime Carbajal

Pos. GK DF DF DF DF DF MD MD AT MD AT MD MD DF AT DF AT AT AT GK

D.O.B./F.D.N 04.02.1986 16.05.1985 03.05.1985 20.03.1987 29.05.1985 01.03.1988 06.03.1985 10.09.1985 20.09.1985 19.01.1986 06.12.1985 23.09.1987 15.11.1987 06.04.1988 16.01.1986 12.12.1987 01.02.1987 27.12.1987 18.07.1986 07.02.1986

Club CSD Comunicaciones Deportivo Jalapa Suchitepéquez CSD Municipal CSD Comunicaciones Deportivo Jalapa Deportivo Jalapa Suchitepéquez CSD Comunicaciones CSD Comunicaciones CSD Municipal CSD Municipal CSD Municipal Antigua FC Heredia CSD Municipal Xelajú MC CSD Comunicaciones CSD Municipal no club

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against Canada and scored with a superb volley, one of the goals of the tournament.

Haiti impressed in the opening two group games, especially the 2:1 win over Canada, but came up against a Mexican team that had to score at least 5 unanswered goals to advance to the semi-finals. It resulted in a one-way affair, highlighted by superb display of goalkeeping by Placide that prevented a rout. Les Bicolores were the youngest team in the tournament, with an aveage age of 20 years, 10 months. Seven players were under 20 years of age, with the back-up goalkeeper, Shelson Dorleans, at only 17 years, five months, the youngest player in the tournament. Valuable lessons for this young squad and for a country that has made great strides at all levels of the game in recent years.

Vive le Football Haitienne!

System of Play Flexible 4-4-2 in opening two games 5-3-2 v. Mexico in final group game

Haiti was hoping to make its first trip to the Olympic Games, this after defeating a strong Jamaican team in the qualifying round. Wilner Étienne was in charge of a squad that contained several graduates from the FHF Football Academy. The squad, mainly home-based, was reinforced with 5 players with clubs outside Haiti.

Goalkeeper Johnny Placide plays with the French team Le Havre and his experience, coupled with his ability, made him a key member of the team. An honourable mention in the All-Tournament Team, he had a superb game in the one-sided contest against Mexico. In front of him, the zonal back four was anchored by the tall, disciplined Parnel Guerrier and the steady Lescinel Jean François, who covered each other well. Judelin Aveska was a tall, physical defender on the right side, who was given a red card after only 29 minutes in the game against Mexico. On the opposite side, the attackminded Ednerson Raymond impressed with his steady play and was ever-present in all games.

Alain Vubert was the defensive base of the midfield diamond. In front of him, the technical skills of Sony Norde made him an effective play-maker with a good workrate. The tall Fabrice Noel played either as a right midfield player, or as a forward with James Marcelin on the opposite flank.

Leonel Saint-Preux was the more effective of the two strikers, scored two goals and impressed observers with his tremendous workrate, especially in the upset win over Canada. He was an honourable mention in the All-Tournament Team. Bidrece Azor was his usual partner up front, but Alain Gustave came as a substitute

Strengths Technical skills of core group of players Competitive attitude Movement and passing in opening two games Weaknesses Overall quality of flank play poor Finishing (excluding 2 great goals v. Canada) Individual and group defending v. Mexico Outstanding Players 1 – Placide (GK) Key player. Superb game v. Mexico.

Honourable mention All-Tournament Team 9 – Saint-Preux (M/F) All round skill. 2 goals.

Honourable mention All-Tournament Team 10 – Norde (M/F) Workrate and technical skills Oldest Player: Leonel Saint-Preux 22 years, 10 months Youngest Player: Shelson Dorleans 17 years, 5 months Average Age of Team: 20 years, 10 months

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Haiti’s Lescinel Jean-Francois (6) contends for the ball in a Group game Head of Delegation/Jefe de Delegación: Gino Julio JEAN-PIERRE TD/DT: Wilner ETIENNE Assistant Coach/Asistente Técnico: Jean Roland Junior DARTGUENAVE Press Delegate/Delegado de Prensa: Roland VAVAL Doctors/Médicos: Benira JEAN, Marie Jessie Saint-Louis PIERRE Trainer/Preparador Físico: Edouard JEAN-BAPTISTE

No. 0 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 19 20 21

Name/Nombre Shelson Dorleans Johnny Placide Parnel Guerrier Alain Vubert Olrish Saurel Lescinel Jean-Francois Serge Louis Fritzson Jean-Baptiste Leonel Saint-Preux Sony Norde Fabrice Noel James Marcelin Alain Gustave Jacqueson Jean Ednerson Raymond Markorel Sampeur Paulin Jean Bidrece Azor Judelin Aveska Peterson Occenat

Pos. GK GK DF MD DF MD MD AT AT MD AT MD AT MD DF DF DF AT DF GK

D.O.B./F.D.N 15.10.1990 29.10.1988 05.07.1985 23.10.1990 13.09.1985 02.10.1986 11.06.1985 04.01.1986 12.05.1985 27.07.1989 21.07.1985 13.06.1986 05.10.1986 14.07.1988 19.06.1985 20.03.1986 03.05.1986 14.03.1988 21.12.1987 03.12.1989

Club AS Capoise Havre/FRA Victory SC Baltimore St. Marc Don Bosco SC Evreux AC/FRA Baltimore St. Marc Aigle Noir AC Zénith AC Boca/ARG Puerto Rico Islanders/PUR Racing Club Haitien Zénith AC AS Capoise Baltimore St. Marc Violette AC Aigle Noir AC Teramo/ITA River Racing Club Haitien

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a variety of combinations. Jose Guity was utilised on occasion, but it was left to Georgie Wilson Welcome to score one of the goals of the tournament with his magnificent long-range shot for the only goal of the game in final against the USA. Luis Lopez was also used upfront on occasion.

The Catrachos deserved to win the tournament. This, by virtue of their consistent play and the fact that they made the fewest mistakes. Strong defensively, they did not allow a goal from open play in the five games, and their overall organisation did not allow their opponents to dominate the all-important midfield areas of the field.

Honduras was hoping to make their second appearance at the Olympic Games after qualifying for Sydney 2000.

Only the fourth time a team from UNCAF had qualified.

The team had reached the final round this time around, following the tournament in Panama. Alexis Mendoza was in charge of a well-balanced squad, with all the players with clubs in the competitive Honduran League.

Goalkeeper Kevin Hernandez had an outstanding tournament, only conceding one goal, a penalty kick, in five games. He impressed with his all-round confident play and was a unanimous choice for the AllTournament Team. The back line of four defenders was compact and well-organised, with Quiarol Arzu and Erick Norales strong, uncompromising central defenders. David Molina was a sturdy, well-disciplined right back and on the opposite side, the all-round technical play and mobility of Oscar Morales gained him a deserved spot as a member of the All-Tournament Team.

Hendry Thomas, who scored two goals, anchored a well-balanced midfield that impressed with its high workrate, good possession and support play. The creative and skilful Rigoberto Padilla caused problems on the right side of the midfield whilst on the opposite flank, the talented Ramon Nuñez and Jefferson Bernardez worked hard in both attack and defence.

The vision, skills and speed of Marvin Sanchez made him a marquee player in an attacking role in midfield.

Attacking play involved quick counter-attacks and effective passing to serve the two attackers. There was

The team started with a late goal and narrow win over Panama, followed by a relatively easy win over a 10man Cuban team. The USA prevailed with a penalty goal to take the top spot in the group and penalties proved to be a factor in the shoot-out win over UNCAF rivals Guatemala, in the all-important semi-final game.

The team gained some revenge from the defeat in the group game to edge out the US in overtime of a competitive final game.

Honduras will be hoping to improve on their 10th place spot in the 2000 Olympics. It could be possible, given the fine team performances in this qualifying tournament.

System of Play Flexible 4-4-2 with zonal defence Strengths Well-organized team – understood game plan Won ball in midfield through quick tackling Good preparation for games Goalkeeping – only conceded one goal (penalty kick) in 510 minutes of play Weaknesses Moderate finishing most times. (4 goals in 5 games) Outstanding Players 1 – Hernandez (GK) Key saves in outstanding tournament. Member of All-Tournament Team 2 – Arzu (D) Solid defender reads game well 5 – Norales (D) Leadership qualities. Aerial play 21 – Morales (D) Overall technical qualities. Member of All-Tournament Team Oldest Player: Erick Norales 23 years, 1 month Youngest Player: Mario Martinez 18 years, 8 months Average Age of Team: 21 years, 5 months

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Luis Alfredo Lopez (6) help lead Honduras to victory in final over the USA Head of Delegation/Jefe de Delegación: Vicente WILLIAMS TD/DT: Alexis MENDOZA Assistant Coach/Asistente Técnico: Miguel ESCALANTE Goalkeeper Coach/Preparador de Porteros: Pedro Antonio ZAPE Coordinator/Coordinador: Henry CARDENAS Doctor/Médico: Abrahan Fernando MANUN Equipment Manager/Utilero: Jaime VARELA

No. 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 20 21 22 24

Name/Nombre Kevin Hernández Quiarol Arzú David Alejandro Molina Erick Norales Luis Alfredo López Rigoberto Padilla Irvin Reyna Jefferson Bernárdez Ramón Núñez Obed Enamorado Vicente Hipolito Solórzano Misael Ruiz Mario Martínez Marvin Sánchez Daniel Álvarez Jose Cesar Guity Hendry Thomas Oscar Morales Levon Smitt Georgie Wilson Welcome

Pos. GK DF DF DF AT DF MD AT MD GK DF DF MD MD MD AT MD MD GK MD

D.O.B./F.D.N 21.12.1985 03.03.1985 14.03.1988 11.02.1985 29.08.1986 01.12.1985 07.06.1987 27.03.1987 14.11.1985 15.09.1985 27.09.1988 20.12.1986 30.07.1989 02.11.1986 05.12.1985 19.05.1985 23.02.1985 12.05.1986 03.08.1985 09.03.1985

Club CD Victoria CD Platense CD Motagua CD Marathón CD Marathón Hispano CD Olímpia CD Motagua CD Olímpia CD Vida Deportivo Savio CD Platense Real CD España CD Platense CD Marathón CD Marathón CD Olímpia Real CD España Arsenal no club

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It was a disappointing tournament for one of the favourites. An opening tie against a physical and competitive Canadian team was followed by a surprise defeat against a well-organised Guatemalan team.

The final group game proved to be a remarkable game, given that Tricolores had to score six unanswered goals to advance, following Canada’s crushing 5:0 win over Guatemala. Despite outshooting their opponents 24-14, and taking 48 crosses in the game against opponents who played for 61 minutes with only 10 men, one of the favourites in the tournament was eliminated.

It is a rare occurrence when a Mexican National team fails to advance from the group stages of a CONCACAF competition. It might have been a different story if Sanchez was able to utilise some of his key players, who were based in Europe. The defeat by Guatemala was the end of a 16-year unbeaten run in this competition.

Mexico was hoping to maintain a 21-game unbeaten streak in CONCACAF qualification that has seen them represented in three of the last four Olympic Tournaments. World Cup coach Hugo Sanchez was in charge of an experienced home-based squad, but was still missing several key players who were not released by their European clubs.

The confident and competitive Guillermo Ochoa was in goal in all three games. In front of him, Sanchez opted for a back four in the first two games, with Hugo Ayala and Julio Dominguez strong and steady central defenders. The attack-minded Francisco Gamboa played on the right side of the defence with Efrain Velarde on the opposite flank. In the final group game, Gamboa was moved into midfield in an attacking 3-4-3 formation.

In midfield, Patricio Araujo played as a defensive central midfielder in the opening two games. Sergio Ávila played in a more attacking role, but was unimpressive as a playmaker. Flank play was generally good with Pablo Barrera, on the right side, impressive with his technical skills, as was Edgar Castillo on the opposite flank.

The team made good use of width to open up the field with a controlled build-up and good use of the flanks.

Up front, Cesar Villaluz proved to be a fast, mobile attacker, with the strong and physical Luis Angel Landin his most effective partner. Both players received honourable mentions for the All-Tournament Team.

System of Play Flexible 4-4-2 in opening two games Utilised flexible 3-4-3 in final game vs. Haiti with the need to score goals Strengths Technical skills of players Team shape in attack and defence Ball possession Weaknesses Finishing, especially in final game Lack of concentration in defence – resulted in 4 goals being conceded.

Quality of final pass in attacking third Outstanding Players 3 – Castillo (D) Workrate in attack and defence 9 – Landin (F) 2 goals + 2 assists. Honourable mention All-Tournament Team 10 – Villaluz (M/F) Speed, mobility. Honourable mention All-Tournament Team Oldest Player: Jorge Hernandez 23 years, 1 month Youngest Player: Cesar Villaluz 19 years, 8 months Average Age of Team: 21 years, 7 months

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Mexico’s Patricio Araujo (6) holds off Canadian players during Group Stage encounter Head of Delegation/Jefe de Delegación: Guillermo Luis CANTU TD/DT: Hugo SANCHEZ Assistant Coach/Asistente Técnico: Sergio Horacio EGEA Goalkeeper Coach/Preparador de Porteros: Carlos Olaf HEREDIA Press Officer/Oficial de Prensa: Mauricio ZAVALA Doctor/Médico: Roberto RODRIGUEZ Trainers/Preparadores Físicos: Carlos Henrique ARAUJO, Hector Ariel GONZALEZ Security Officer/Oficial de Seguridad: Juan Antonio MANZANARES

No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

Name/Nombre Guillermo Ochoa Francisco Gamboa Edgar Castillo Julio Dominguez Hugo Ayala Patricio Araujo Pablo Barrera Jorge Hernández Luis Ángel Landín Cesar Villaluz Enrique Esqueda Jonathan Orozco Sergio Ávila Edgar Andrade Luis Omar Hernández Efraín Velarde Alan Zamora Juan Carlos Silva Santiago Fernández Alfonso Blanco

Pos. GK DF MD DF DF MD MD MD AT MD AT GK MD AT DF DF MD MD AT GK

D.O.B./F.D.N 13.07.1985 20.07.1985 08.10.1986 08.11.1987 31.03.1987 30.01.1988 21.06.1987 22.02.1985 23.07.1985 18.07.1988 19.04.1988 15.05.1986 12.09.1985 02.03.1988 08.11.1985 18.04.1986 08.04.1985 06.02.1988 07.03.1985 17.03.1987

Club Club América CD Toluca Club Santos Laguna CDSC Cruz Azul Atlas CF CD Guadalajara Pumas UNAM Atlas CF CA Monarcas Morelia CDSC Cruz Azul Club América CF Monterrey CD Guadalajara CDSC Cruz Azul CID Necaxa Pumas UNAM Atlante FC Club América CD Toluca Pachuca CF

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The skilful and speedy Reggie Arosemena was the most dangerous attacker in and around the penalty area. He was usually assisted by the powerful Gabriel Torres, although Edwin Aguilar played and scored twice in the final game.

The Canaleros had little to show by way of result, as compared to the way they played. Simple errors in the opening two games caused them to lose vital points. A last-minute goal in the opener against the eventual champions, Honduras, and a penalty kick goal against the other finalist, team USA. Two narrow 1:0 defeats against the two teams that will advance to the Olympic Games. The team finished the tournament on a good note, with the convincing 4:1 win over a weakened Cuban team. Several of the players could well figure in the World cup team. The tournament was yet another indication of the progress being made in Panamanian football. One of the younger teams in the tournament. A team for the future.

Panama, a country which has never qualified for the Olympic Games, gained a berth in the final qualifying round by edging out a strong Costa Rican team in the playoff round. World Cup Coach, Alexandre Guimaraes, was in charge of a squad of experienced home-based players, supplemented with six players with clubs in Mexico and South America.

System of Play A variety of flexible formations - 3-4-3 vs. Honduras 4-3-1-2 vs. USA - 3-4-1-2 vs. Cuba

José Calderon played in goal in the first two games. A good shot stopper, he read the game well. Gilmar Torres played in the final game. Tactically, Guimaraes used a variety of formations with either three or four defenders.

Weaknesses Finishing moderate Careless defending at times

Reinaldo Anderson was a key figure with his solid defending and aerial ability. He worked well with the steady Adolfo Machado, another competent defender.

Erick Vasquez was a good ball winner on the left flank and on the opposite side of the field, Roman Torres showed his ability in both attack and defence; displays that earned him an honourable mention in the AllTournament Team.

The midfield was especially sharp, with good mobility and ball possession. Eduardo Jimenez was effective in both attack and defence down the right flank and Jean Cedeno showed similar qualities down the opposite flank. Cristian Vega worked hard both on and off the ball in the ‘engine room’ at the centre of the midfield and he was ably assisted by Manuel Bonilla, who showed similar qualities. The key player in the midfield, however, was All-Tournament selection, Nelson Barahona, a talented playmaker who impressed with his aerial play and passing ability.

Strengths Versatile, mobile players Ball possession

Outstanding Players 10 – Barahona (M/F) Crafty, great vision and high workrate. Member of All-Tournament Team 18 – Arosemena (F) Skillful, speedy, 1 v. 1 skills 5 – Torres (D) Solid, steady defender, good ball winner.

Honourable mention All-Tournament Team Oldest Player: Adolfo Machado 23 years, 1 month Youngest Player: Juan De Gracia 17 years, 11 months Average Age of Team: 20 years, 11 months

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Gabriel Torres (9) anchored the Panama’s offense Head of Delegation/Jefe de Delegación: Ariel ALVARADO TD/DT: Alexandre GUIMARAES Assistant Coach/Asistente Técnico: Cesar Eduardo MENDEZ Coordinator/Coordinador: Rolando GONZALEZ Press Officer/Oficial de Prensa: Arturo BOLVARAN Doctor/Médico: Martin TORRES Trainer/Preparador Físico: Rodrigo POLETTO

No. 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21

Name/Nombre Jose Calderón Jean Carlos Cedeño Reinaldo Anderson Roman Torres Erick Vásquez Edwin Aguilar Cristian Vega Gabriel Torres Nelson Barahona Aníbal Godoy Gilmar Torres Adolfo Machado Juan DeGracia Rolando Algandona Alberto Quintero Manuel Bonilla Reggie Arosemena Carlos Rodríguez Eduardo Jiménez Guillermo Murillo

Pos. GK DF DF DF DF AT MD AT MD MD GK DF MD DF AT MD MD MD MD GK

D.O.B./F.D.N 14.08.1985 09.07.1985 12.04.1986 20.03.1986 08.01.1988 07.08.1985 02.04.1985 31.10.1988 22.11.1987 10.02.1990 11.11.1985 14.02.1985 21.04.1990 12.04.1989 18.12.1987 09.04.1988 09.09.1986 12.04.1990 02.04.1986 04.11.1987

Club Chepo FC Municipal Chorrillo FC Deportivo Árabe Unido CD La Equidad/COL Municipal Chorrillo FC Coastzacoalcos/MEX CD Plaza Amador CD La Equidad/COL C. Altetico Fenix/URU Arsenal/ARG Alianza FC Alianza FC Chepo FC San Francisco FC Municipal Chorrillo FC Municipal Chorrillo FC Tauro FC Defensor Sporting Club/URU San Francisco FC Chepo FC

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member of the All-Tournament Team. Stuart Holden also operated in this area of the field and caused problem with his overlapping play.

Up front, the ‘A’ team (Altidore and Adu) were dominant, especially Freddy Adu, the top scorer in the tournament, with 4 goals and a member of the AllTournament team. A marquee player, with his overall skills and goal-scoring ability, he was missed in the final game against Honduras.

Overall, it was a very good tournament for the Stars and Stripes. The team recovered from the disappointing tie in the opening game against Cuba, performed well as a team in 2 narrow wins over Honduras and Panama, and saved their best performance for the allimportant semi-final against Canada. Two well-taken free kicks by Freddy Adu proved to be the difference against their Northern neighbours. An understrength team, missing several regulars was defeated by an extra-time goal in the final against Honduras.

Host nation USA has made 12 appearances in the Olympics, but has won only one of eleven final qualifying tournaments. Former Polish National team player and an experienced player and coach in Major League soccer, Peter Nowak, was in charge this time around.

He was able to call on an experienced squad with 12 players with Major League Soccer Clubs and eight playing in Europe.

The tall and dominant Chris Seitz and Dominic Cervi shared the goaltending duties and provided a solid base for the defence with their overall steady play.

Patrick Ianni and Michael Orozco combined well in the middle of the zonal defence, with Orozco earning AllTournament team honours by virtue of his technical skills and positional play. On the right side of the defence, Kamani Hill proved to be a steady defender and when Marvell Wynne played, he impressed with his attacking play and speedy recovery. The left-sided defenders were more conservative, but both Nathan Sturgis and Hunter Freeman were steady performers with their support play and discipline.

The USA was very well served in midfield. Sacha Kljestan and Dax McCarty were outstanding with their overall play in both attack and defence in the centre of the midfield, and both were deserving members of the All-Tournament Team: McCarty on the team and Kljestan as an honourable mention. Eddie Gaven, by virtue of his passing and shooting ability, was an effective left-sided midfield player. On the opposite flank, Maurice Edu showed his ability both on and off the ball, as well as his leadership qualities, and even performed well in central defence. He was a deserving

The USA will be hoping to improve on their best-ever finish; fourth in Sydney 2004, in Beijing 2008.

System of Play With two dominant 4-4-2 central midfielders – (16) Kljestan and (10) McCarty Strengths Overall team shape and organisation Movement on and off the ball – support play Transition – defence to attack, attack to defence Competitive, hard-working players Possession play Set Plays – 4/6 goals from set plays Weaknesses Lacked creativity at times Defending against fast, mobile attackers Outstanding Players 11 – Adu (F) Technical skills, goals-scoring ability.

Member of All-Tournament Team 3 – Orozco (D) Solid defence, passes well. Member of All Tournament Team 10 – McCarty (M) Technical skills and workrate. Member of All-Tournament Team 6 – Edu (M) Talented all-round player. Member of AllTournament Team 16 – Kljestan (M) Workrate. Ball-winning ability.

Honourable mention, All-Tournament Team Oldest Player: Hunter Freeman 23 years, 2 months Youngest Player: Josimer Altidore 18 years, 4 months Average Age of Team:21 years, 7 months

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Josmer Altidore (12) helped secure the USA a berth to the Olympic Games TD/DT: Peter NOWAK Assistant Coaches/Asistentes Técnicos: Lubos KUBIK, Michael SORBER Goalkeeper Coach/Preparador de Porteros: Timothy MULQUEEN Coordinator/Coordinador: Alonso CERDA Press Officer/Oficial de Prensa: Kathryn MCMASTER Doctor/Médico: Daniel LAMAR Trainer/Preparador Físico: David ANDREWS Equipment Manager/Utilero: Gabriel VOGLER

No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

Name/Nombre Chris Seitz Marvell Wynne Michael Orozco Patrick Ianni Nathan Sturgis Maurice Edu Stuart Holden Salvatore Zizzo Charlie Davies Dax McCarty Freddy Adu Josmer Altidore Hunter Freeman Robbie Findley Kamani Hill Sacha Kljestan Jonathan Spector Dominic Cervi Chad Barrett Eddie Gaven

Pos. GK DF DF DF DF DF MD MD AT MD AT AT DF AT MD MD DF GK AT MD

D.O.B./F.D.N 12.03.1987 08.05.1986 07.02.1986 15.06.1985 06.07.1987 18.04.1986 01.08.1985 03.04.1987 25.06.1986 30.04.1987 02.06.1989 06.11.1989 08.01.1985 04.08.1985 25.12.1985 09.09.1985 01.03.1986 09.07.1986 30.04.1985 25.10.1986

Club Real Salt Lake Toronto FC/CAN San Luis/MEX Houston Dynamo Real Salt Lake Toronto FC/CAN Houston Dynamo Hannover 96/GER Hammarby IF/SWE FC Dallas SL Benfica/POR New York Red Bulls New York Red Bulls Real Salt Lake VFL Wolfsburg/GER Chivas USA West Ham United/ENG Chicago Fire Chicago Fire Columbus Crew

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Match Reports

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Match/Partido 1

Match/Partido 2

PANAMA – HONDURAS 0:1 (0:0)

USA – CUBA 1:1 (1:1)

11.03.2008: Tampa, Florida USA; Raymond James Stadium (A: 1000)

11.03.2008: Tampa, Florida USA; Raymond James Stadium (A: 4359)

Hendry THOMAS 90’

Freddy ADU (Charlie DAVIES) 13’ – Roberto LINARES (Yordany ALVAREZ) 42’

PAN: 1-Jose Calderon – 2-Jean Carlos Cedeno, 3Reinaldo Anderson, 5-Roman Torres-C, 8-Cristian Vega, 9-Gabriel Torres, 11-Anibal Godoy (71: 7-Edwin Aguilar), 13-Adolfo Machado, 16-Alberto Quintero (77: 17-Daniel Alvarez), 18-Reggie Arosemena (53: 10-Nelson Barahona), 20-Eduardo Jimenez. Booked: Arosemena 14’, Vega 43’, G. Torres 56’ TD: Alexandre GUIMARAES HON: 1-Kevin Hernandez - 2-Quiarol Arzu, 3-David Alejandro Molina, 5-Erick Norales, 7-Rigoberto Padilla, 9-Jefferson Bernardez (69: 14-Misael Ruiz), 10-Ramon Nunez, 16-Marvin Sanchez, 18-Jose Cesar Guity (65: 24-Georgie Wilson Welcome), 20-Hendry Thomas-C, 21-Oscar Morales. Booked: Norales 21’, Ruiz 90’, Thomas 90’ TD: Alexis MENDOZA Statistics/Estadísticas Goal Attempts/Tiros Totales Shots on Target/Tiros al Arco Saves/Atajadas Fouls/Faltas Corners/Tiros de Esquina Offsides/Fuera de Lugar R: Enrico WIJNGAARDE (SUR) A1: Ricardo MORGAN (JAM) A2: Ricardo LOUISVILLE (SUR) FO: Dave PETERKIN (JAM)

PAN 11 7 4 18 4 5

HON 14 5 7 10 5 4

USA: 1–Chris Seitz - 4–Patrick Ianni, 5-Nathan Sturgis, 6-Maurice Edu-C, 9-Charlie Davies (61: 19Chad Barrett), 10-Dax McCarty, 11-Freddy Adu, 12Jozy Altidore (46: 16-Sacha Kljestan), 13-Hunter Freeman, 14-Robbie Findley (77: 20-Eddi Gaven), 15Kamani Hill. Booked: Davies 39’, Hill 40’ TD: Peter NOWAK CUB: 1-Jose Manuel Miranda - 2-Erlys Garcia Baro, 3Yenier Bermudez-C, 5-Yendry Diaz, 6-Alianni Urgelles, 7-Livan Vasconcelos (72: 13-Eder Roldan), 9-Roberto Linares, 10-Yordany Alvarez (74: 18Yasnier Rosales), 11-Enrique Villaurruta, 15-Juan Carlos Martinez (53: 16-Loanni Cartaya Prieto), 19Leonel Duarte. Booked: Diaz 18’, Linares 42’, Sent offs: Linares 84’ TD: Raul GONZALEZ Statistics/Estadísticas Goal Attempts/Tiros Totales Shots on Target/Tiros al Arco Saves/Atajadas Fouls/Faltas Corners/Tiros de Esquina Offsides/Fuera de Lugar R: Walter LOPEZ (GUA) A1: Marvin TORRENTERA (MEX) A2: Dion INNISS (GUY) FO: Roberto GARCIA (MEX)

USA 19 9 3 13 9 4

CUB 6 4 8 18 0 4

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Match/Partido 3

Match/Partido 4

HAITI - GUATEMALA 0:1 (0:1)

CANADA - MEXICO 1:1 (1:1)

12.03.2008: Carson, California USA; The Home Depot Center (A: 9949)

12.03.2008: Carson, California USA; The Home Depot Center (A: 9949)

Marvin AVILA 27’

Will JOHNSON (Andrazes ORNOCH) 3’ – Luis Ángel LANDIN 22’ pen

HAI: 1-Johnny Placide - 4-Alain Vubert-C, 5-Olrish Saurel (22: 17-Paulin Jean), 6-Lescinel Jean Francois, 8-Fritzon Jean Baptiste (42: 11-Fabrice Noel), 9Leonel Saint-Preux, 10-Sony Norde, 14-Jacqueson Jean (67: 12-James Marcelin), 15-Ednerson Raymond, 19-Bidrece Azor, 20-Judelin Aveska. Booked: Jean 44’, Norde 46’, Jean-Francois 89’ TD: Wilner ETIENNE GUA: 1-Ricardo Jerez-C - 2-Carlos Castrillo, 3-Wilson Lalín, 4-Cristian Noriega, 7-Jean Márquez, 9-Jairo Arreola (59: 19-Carlos Villa), 10-José Manuel Contreras, 11-Marvin Ávila (81: 18-Abner Trigueros), 12-Manuel León, 13-Marco Papa (88: 8-Wilfred Velásquez), 14-Rafael Morales. Booked: Leon 83’ TD: Rodrigo KENTON Statistics/Estadísticas Goal Attempts/Tiros Totales Shots on Target/Tiros al Arco Saves/Atajadas Fouls/Faltas Corners/Tiros de Esquina Offsides/Fuera de Lugar R: Roberto MORENO (PAN) A1: Daniel WILLIAMSON (PAN) A2: Leonel LEAL (CRC) FO: Walter QUESADA (CRC)

HAI 12 6 5 14 1 1

GUA 11 7 5 13 2 4

CAN: 18-Joshua Wagenaar - 3-Jacob Lensky (59: 13Kyle Hall), 4-Dejan Jakovic, 5-Andrew Hainault-C, 6Nikolas Ledgerwood, 7-Andrazes Ornoch (66: 9Andrea Lombardo), 10-Will Johnson, 11-Tosaint Ricketts, 12-Diaz Kambere, 14-Tyler Hemming (81: 8Ryan Gyaki), 16-Keegan Ayre. Booked: Hainault 21’, Ledgerwood 60’, Sent offs: Johnson 76’ TD: Nick DASOVIC MEX: 1-Guillermo Ochoa-C - 2-Francisco Gamboa, 3Edgar Castillo, 4-Julio Dominguez, 5-Hugo Ayala, 6Patricio Araujo (77: 17-Alan Zamora), 7-Pablo Barrera, 9-Luis Ángel Landín, 10-Cesar Villaluz, 13Sergio Ávila, 16-Efraín Velarde (83: 14-Edgar Andrade). Booked: Landín 57’, Araujo 74’, Sent offs: Landín 67’ TD: Hugo SÁNCHEZ Statistics/Estadísticas Goal Attempts/Tiros Totales Shots on Target/Tiros al Arco Saves/Atajadas Fouls/Faltas Corners/Tiros de Esquina Offsides/Fuera de Lugar R: Joel AGUILAR (SLV) A1: William TORRES (SLV) A2: George GANSNER (USA) FO: Jair MARRUFO (USA)

CAN 3 2 1 18 3 1

MEX 12 2 1 15 4 1

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Match/Partido 6

HONDURAS – CUBA 2:0 (0:0)

USA – PANAMA 1:0 (1:0)

13.03.2008: Tampa, Florida USA; Raymond James Stadium (A: 1050)

13.03.2008: Tampa, Florida USA; Raymond James Stadium (A: 3855)

Marvin SANCHEZ (Luis Alfredo LOPEZ) 68’; Hendry THOMAS (Oscar MORALES) 76’

Freddy ADU 41’ pen

HON: 1-Kevin Hernandez - 2-Quiarol Arzu, 3-David Alejandro Molina, 5-Erick Norales (46: 17-Daniel Alvarez), 7-Rigoberto Padilla, 9-Jefferson Bernardez (62: 6-Luis Alfredo Lopez), 15-Mario Martinez (66: 14Misael Ruiz), 16-Marvin Sanchez, 18-Jose Cesar Guity, 20-Hendry Thomas-C, 21-Oscar Morales. Booked: none TD: Alexis MENDOZA

USA: 1–Chris Seitz – 2-Marvell Wynne, 3-Michael Orozco, 5-Nathan Sturgis, 6-Maurice Edu-C, 7-Stuart Holden, 10-Dax McCarty, 11-Freddy Adu (90: 14Robbie Findley), 12-Jozy Altidore (90: 9-Charlie Davies), 16-Sacha Kljestan, 20-Eddie Gaven (64: 8-Sal Zizzo). Booked: Wynne 18’, Sturgis 90’+, Adu 90’+ TD: Peter NOWAK

CUB: 12-Arael Arguelles – 4-Raicel Mazquia Pozo, 6Alianni Urgelles, 7-Livan Vasconcelos, 8-Francisco Alexei Carrazana, 11-Enrique Villaurruta, 14-Armando Coroneaux, 15-Juan Carlos Martinez, 18-Yasnier Rosales, 19-Leonel Duarte-C. Booked: none TD: Raul GONZALEZ

PAN: 1-Jose Calderon – 3-Reinaldo Anderson, 5Roman Torres-C, 6-Erick Vasquez, 8-Cristian Vega (52: 16-Alberto Quintero), 9-Gabriel Torres (68: 7Edwin Aguilar), 10-Nelson Barahona (84: 19-Carlos Rodriguez), 13-Adolfo Machado, 17-Manuel Bonilla, 18-Reggie Arosemena, 20-Eduardo Jimenez. Booked: Bonilla 19’, Calderon 41’, Quintero 68’, Machado 72’ TD: Alexandre GUIMARAES

Statistics/Estadísticas Goal Attempts/Tiros Totales Shots on Target/Tiros al Arco Saves/Atajadas Fouls/Faltas Corners/Tiros de Esquina Offsides/Fuera de Lugar R: Roberto GARCIA (MEX) A1: Marvin TORRENTERA (MEX) A2: Ricardo LOUISVILLE (SUR) FO: Walter LOPEZ (GUA)

HON 25 14 3 14 7 3

CUB 3 3 11 3 0 0

Statistics/Estadísticas Goal Attempts/Tiros Totales Shots on Target/Tiros al Arco Saves/Atajadas Fouls/Faltas Corners/Tiros de Esquina Offsides/Fuera de Lugar R: Dave PETERKIN (JAM) A1: Ricardo MORGAN (JAM) A2: Jeremy TAYLOR (BRB) FO: Neal BRIZAN (TRI)

USA 7 3 2 25 7 2

PAN 6 2 2 28 2 5

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Match/Partido 7

Match/Partido 8

CANADA – HAITI 1:2 (1:0)

MEXICO - GUATEMALA 1:2 (1:1)

14.03.2008: Carson, California USA; The Home Depot Center (A: 19638)

14.03.2008: Carson, California USA; The Home Depot Center (A: 19638)

Tyler ROSENLUND (Kyle HALL) 17’ - Alain GUSTAVE (Leonel SAINT-PREUX) 72’; Leonel SAINT-PREUX 84’

Edgar CASTILLO 9’ - Carlos VILLA (Jean MARQUEZ) 40’; Maynor Ignacio LOPEZ (Marco PAPA) 67’

CAN: 18-Joshua Wagenaar – 3-Jacob Lensky (46: 11Tosaint Ricketts), 4-Dejan Jakovic, 5-Andrew Hainault-C, 6-Nikolas Ledgerwood, 7-Andrazes Ornoch, 12-Diaz Kambere, 13-Kyle Hall, 14-Tyler Hemming (57: 8-Ryan Gyaki), 15-Tyler Rosenlund (86: 9-Andrea Lombardo), 16-Keegan Ayre. Booked: Ornoch 66’ TD: Nick DASOVIC HAI: 1-Johnny Placide – 3-Parnel Guerrier, 4-Alain Vubert-C, 6-Lescinel Jean-Francois, 9-Leonel SaintPreux, 10-Sony Norde (78: 8-Fritzon Jean-Baptiste), 11-Fabrice Noel, 12-James Marcelin (53: 14Jacqueson Jean), 15-Ednerson Raymond, 19-Bidrece Azor (33: 13-Alain Gustave), 20-Judelin Aveska.

Booked: Saint-Preux 82’ TD: Wilner ETIENNE Statistics/Estadísticas Goal Attempts/Tiros Totales Shots on Target/Tiros al Arco Saves/Atajadas Fouls/Faltas Corners/Tiros de Esquina Offsides/Fuera de Lugar R: Jair MARRUFO (USA) A1: George GANSNER (USA) A2: Carlos PASTRANA HON) FO: Roberto MORENO (PAN)

CAN 11 3 4 13 3 4

HAI 18 7 1 11 3 4

MEX: 1-Guillermo Ochoa-C – 2-Francisco Gamboa (75: 18-Juan Carlos Silva), 3-Edgar Castillo, 4-Julio Dominguez, 5-Hugo Ayala, 6-Patricio Araujo (72: 19Santiago Fernandez), 7-Pablo Barrera, 10-Cesar Villaluz, 11-Enrique Esqueda, 13-Sergio Ávila, 16Efraín Velarde (46: 14-Edgar Andrade). Booked: Velarde 41’, Villaluz 81’ TD: Hugo SÁNCHEZ GUA: 1-Ricardo Jerez-C - 2-Carlos Castrillo, 3-Wilson Lalin, 4-Cristian Noriega, 7-Jean Márquez (77: 8Wilfred Velásquez), 10-José Manuel Contreras, 11Marvin Ávila ( 89: 9-Jairo Arreola, 12-Manuel Leon, 13-Marco Papa, 14-Rafael Morales, 19-Carlos Villa (54: 17-Maynor Ignacio Lopez). Booked: Leon 16’, Noriega 36’ TD: Rodrigo KENTON Statistics/Estadísticas Goal Attempts/Tiros Totales Shots on Target/Tiros al Arco Saves/Atajadas Fouls/Faltas Corners/Tiros de Esquina Offsides/Fuera de Lugar R: Walter QUESADA (CRC) A1: Leonel LEAL (CRC) A2: Daniel WILLIAMSON (PAN) FO: Jose GUERRERO (NCA)

MEX 17 8 3 13 6 1

GUA 10 5 5 16 3 1

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Match/Partido 9

Match/Partido 10

CUBA – PANAMA 1:4 (0:3)

USA – HONDURAS 1:0 (0:0)

15.03.2008: Tampa, Florida USA; Raymond James Stadium (A: 10974)

15.03.2008: Tampa, Florida USA; Raymond James Stadium (A: 10974)

Leonel DUARTE (Livan VASCONCELOS) 64’ - Edwin AGUILAR (Eduardo JIMENEZ) 18’, 65’; Nelson BARAHONA (Reggie AROSEMENA) 26’; OG (Alianni URGELLES) 31’

Eddie GAVEN 90’+ pen

CUB: 12-Arael Arguelles – 4-Raicel Mazquia Pozo, 6Alianni Urgelles, 7-Livan Vasconcelos, 8-Francisco Alexei Carrazana, 9-Roberto Linares, 11-Enrique Villaurruta, 14-Armando Coroneaux, 15-Juan Carlos Martinez, 18-Yasnier Rosales, 19-Leonel Duarte-C. Booked: Vasconcelos 41’, Martinez 69’ TD: Raul GONZALEZ PAN: 12-Gilmar Torres – 2-Jean Carlos Cedeno (76: 19-Carlos Rodriguez), 3-Reinaldo Anderson-C, 6-Erick Vasquez, 7-Edwin Aguilar, 10-Nelson Barahona (47: 16-Alberto Quintero), 11-Anibal Godoy, 15-Rolando Algandona, 17-Manuel Bonilla (63: 8-Cristian Vega), 18-Reggie Arosemena, 20-Eduardo Jimenez. Booked: Bonilla 51’, Algandona 72’ TD: Alexandre GUIMARAES Statistics/Estadísticas Goal Attempts/Tiros Totales Shots on Target/Tiros al Arco Saves/Atajadas Fouls/Faltas Corners/Tiros de Esquina Offsides/Fuera de Lugar R: Neal BRIZAN (TRI) A1: Ricardo MORGAN (JAM) A2: Jeremy TAYLOR (BRB) FO: Dave PETERKIN (JAM)

CUB 5 2 6 15 6 2

PAN 14 10 1 15 3 1

USA: 18-Dominic Cervi – 3-Michael Orozco, 4-Patrick Ianni, 7-Stuart Holden, 8-Salvatore Zizzo (60: 9Charlie Davies), 13-Hunter Freeman, 14-Robbie Findley, 15-Kamani Hill, 16-Sacha Kljestan-C (60: 10Dax McCarty), 19-Chad Barrett, 20-Eddie Gaven.

Booked: Ianni 15’, Kljestan 51’, Freeman 57’ TD: Peter NOWAK HON: 1-Kevin Hernandez – 2-Quiarol Arzu, 3-David Alejandro Molina, 6-Luis Alfredo Lopez (69: 10Ramon Nunez), 7-Rigoberto Padilla, 8-Irvin Reyna, 14-Misael Ruiz (46: 9-Jefferson Bernardez), 16Marvin Sanchez-C (73: 13-Arnol Solorzano), 17-Daniel Alvarez, 21-Oscar Morales, 24-Georgie Wilson Welcome. Booked: Welcome 15’, Reyna 45’, Sanchez 62’, Alvarez 76’, Arzu 90’+ TD: Alexis MENDOZA Statistics/Estadísticas Goal Attempts/Tiros Totales Shots on Target/Tiros al Arco Saves/Atajadas Fouls/Faltas Corners/Tiros de Esquina Offsides/Fuera de Lugar R: Enrico WIJNGAARDE (SUR) A1: Ricardo LOUISVILLE (SUR) A2: Dion INNISS (GUY) FO: Roberto GARCIA (MEX)

USA 13 6 5 20 8 0

HON 8 5 5 19 1 2

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Match/Partido 11

Match/Partido 12

GUATEMALA – CANADA 0:5 (0:1)

MEXICO – HAITI 5:1 (1:0)

16.03.2008: Carson, California USA; The Home Depot Center (A: 8651)

16.03.2008: Carson, California USA; The Home Depot Center (A: 12824)

Will JOHNSON 45’, (Tyler HEMMING) 46’; Tosaint RICKETTS (Andrew HAINAULT) 57’, (Andrazes ORNOCH) 80’; Kyle HALL (Tyler ROSENLUND) 90+

Cesar VILLALUZ (Edgar ANDRADE) 18’; Edgar ANDRADE (Cesar VILLALUZ) 61’; Santiago FERNÁNDEZ (Luis Ángel LANDÍN) 70’; Enrique ESQUEDA (Luis Angel LANDIN) 83’; Luis Angel LANDÍN (Cesar VILLALUZ) 90’ – Leonel SAINT-PREUX (Alain GUSTAVE) 63’

GUA: 1-Ricardo Jerez-C – 5-Erwin Morales, 6-Pablo Solorzano, 8-Wilfred Velasquez, 9-Jairo Arreola, 10Jose Manuel Contreras (73: 13-Marco Papa), 11Marvin Ávila (47: 7-Jean Marquez), 14-Rafael Morales, 16-Jaime Vides, 18-Abner Trigueros, 19Carlos Villa (64: 15-Jonny Brown). Booked: Velasquez 27’, Solorzano 70’ TD: Rodrigo KENTON CAN: 18-Joshua Wagenaar - 2-Graham Ramalho, 4Dejan Jakovic, 5-Andrew Hainault-C, 6-Nikolas Ledgerwood, 7-Andrazes Ornoch (90: 17-Marcus Haber), 10-Will Johnson (87: 9-Andrea Lombardo), 11-Tosaint Ricketts, 14-Tyler Hemming, 15-Tyler Rosenlund, 16-Keegan Ayre (81: 13-Kyle Hall).

Booked: Johnson 51’ TD: Nick DASOVIC Statistics/Estadísticas Goal Attempts/Tiros Totales Shots on Target/Tiros al Arco Saves/Atajadas Fouls/Faltas Corners/Tiros de Esquina Offsides/Fuera de Lugar R: Jose GUERRERO (NCA) A1: Leonel LEAL (CRC) A2: Daniel WILLIAMSON (PAN) FO: Roberto MORENO (PAN)

GUA 16 3 3 10 6 1

CAN 10 8 3 12 2 5

MEX: 1-Guillermo Ochoa-C – 3-Edgar Castillo (82: 18Juan Carlos Silva), 4-Julio Domínguez, 5-Hugo Ayala, 7-Pablo Barrera (46: 9-Luis Ángel Landín), 10-Cesar Villaluz, 11-Enrique Esqueda, 13-Sergio Ávila, 14Edgar Andrade, 15-Luis Omar Hernández, 17-Alan Zamora (37: 19-Santiago Fernández). Booked: Barrera 44’, Fernández 45+’, Landin 75’, Esqueda 90+’ TD: Hugo SÁNCHEZ HAI: 1-Johnny Placide - 3-Parnel Guerrier, 4-Alain Vubert-C, 6-Lescinel Jean-Francois, 7-Serge Louis (22: 14-Jacqueson Jean), 9-Leonel Saint-Preux, 10Sony Norde, 11-Fabrice Noel (52: 13-Alain Gustave), 12-James Marcelin (65: 17-Paulin Jean), 15-Ednerson Raymond, 20-Judelin Aveska. Booked: Noel 13’, Marcelin 63’, Jean 77’, Norde 90’+, Sent offs : Aveska 29’, Jean 84’, Peterson Occenat 90’+ TD: Wilner ETIENNE Statistics/Estadísticas Goal Attempts/Tiros Totales Shots on Target/Tiros al Arco Saves/Atajadas Fouls/Faltas Corners/Tiros de Esquina Offsides/Fuera de Lugar R: Joel AGUILAR (SLV) A1: William TORRES (SLV) A2: Carlos PASTRANA (HON) FO: Jair MARRUFO (USA)

MEX 24 14 3 22 7 14

HAI 14 4 7 31 2 1

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Match/Partido 13

Match/Partido 14

GUATEMALA – HONDURAS 0:0, 5:6 pen

USA – CANADA 3:0 (1:0)

20.03.2008: Nashville, Tennessee USA; LP Field (A: 13201)

20.03.2008: Nashville, Tennessee USA; LP Field (A: 13201)

Jose Manuel CONTRERAS (G), Manuel LEON (SV), Marvin AVILA (G), Jonny BROWN (G), Jean MARQUEZ (G), Wilson LALIN (G), Rafael MORALES (M) – Oscar MORALES (G), Hendry THOMAS (G), Irvin REYNA (G), Jose Cesar GUITY (M), Marvin SANCHEZ (G), Rigoberto PADILLA (G), Erick NORALES (G)

Freddy ADU 27’, 48’; Sacha KLJESTAN 78’

GUA: 1-Ricardo Jerez-C – 2-Carlos Castrillo, 3-Wilson Lalin, 4-Cristian Noriega, 7-Jean Marquez, 10-Jose Manuel Contreras, 11-Marvin Avila, 12-Manuel Leon, 13-Marco Papa (46: 9-Jairo Arreola) (120: 15-Jonny Brown), 14-Rafael Morales, 19-Carlos Villa (65: Maynor Ignacio Lopez). Booked: Noriega 95’, Sent offs: Noriega 102’ TD: Rodrigo KENTON HON: 1-Kevin Hernandez – 2-Quiarol Arzu, 3-David Alejandro Molina, 5-Erick Norales, 6-Luis Alfredo Lopez (117: 8-Irvin Reyna), 7-Rigoberto Padilla, 9Jefferson Bernandez (78: 18-Jose Cesar Guity), 10Ramon Nuñez (69: 24-Georgie Wilson Welcome), 16Marvin Sanchez, 20-Hendry Thomas-C, 21-Oscar Morales. Booked: Thomas 22’, Nuñez 45’ TD: Alexis MENDOZA Statistics/Estadísticas Goal Attempts/Tiros Totales Shots on Target/Tiros al Arco Saves/Atajadas Fouls/Faltas Corners/Tiros de Esquina Offsides/Fuera de Lugar R: Neal BRIZAN (TRI) A1: Ricardo MORGAN (JAM) A2: Jeremy TAYLOR (BRB) FO: Jose GUERRERO (NCA)

GUA 9 4 6 24 1 0

HON 10 6 3 18 4 4

USA: 1-Chris Seitz – 2-Marvell Wynne, 3-Michael Orozco, 5-Nathan Sturgis, 6-Maurice Edu-C, 7-Stuart Holden, 10-Dax McCarty, 11-Freddy Adu (82: 20Eddie Gaven), 12-Jozy Altidore (75: 9-Charles Davies), 16-Sacha Kljestan (88: Robbie Findley), 17Jonathan Spector. Booked: Altidore 66’ TD: Peter NOWAK CAN: 18-Joshua Wagenaar – 2-Graham Ramalho (54: 9-Andrea Lombardo), 4-Dejan Jakovic, 5-Andrew Hainault-C, 6-Nikolas Ledgerwood, 7-Andrazes Ornoch, 10-Will Johnson, 11-Tosaint Ricketts, 14Tyler Hemming, 15-Tyler Rosenlund (76: 17-Marcus Haber), 16-Keegan Ayre (30: 13-Kyle Hall). Booked: Hainault 47’, Johnson 89’ TD: Nick DASOVIC Statistics/Estadísticas Goal Attempts/Tiros Totales Shots on Target/Tiros al Arco Saves/Atajadas Fouls/Faltas Corners/Tiros de Esquina Offsides/Fuera de Lugar R: Walter QUESADA (CRC) A1: Leonel LEAL (CRC) A2: Dion INNISS (GUY) FO: Enrico WIJNGAARDE (SUR)

USA 13 7 0 10 4 3

CAN 9 0 4 7 3 0

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Match/Partido 15

Match/Partido 16

GUATEMALA – CANADA 0:0, 3:5 pen

USA – HONDURAS 0:1 (0:0) (0:1) aet

23.03.2008: Nashville, Tennessee USA; LP Field (A: 12663)

23.03.2008: Nashville, Tennessee USA; LP Field (A: 12663)

Jose Manuel CONTRERAS (G), Jairo ARREOLA (SV), Marvin AVILA (G), Jonny BROWN (G) – Isidro SANCHEZ (G), Nikolas LEDGERWOOD (G), Keegan AYRE (G), Tyler HEMMING (G), Kyle HALL (G)

Georgie Wilson WELCOME 103’

GUA: 1-Ricardo Jerez-C – 2-Carlos Castrillo, 3-Wilson Lalin, 7-Jean Marquez, 10-Jose Manuel Contreras, 11-Marvin Avila, 12-Manuel Leon, 14-Rafael Morales (90: 6-Pablo Solorzano), 16-Jaime Vides, 18-Abner Trigueros (84: 9-Jair Arreola), 19-Carlos Villa (57: 15Jonny Brown). Booked: Jerez 80’ TD: Rodrigo KENTON CAN: 22-David Monsalve – 2-Graham Ramalho, 4Dejan Jakovic, 6-Nikolas Ledgerwood-C, 7-Andrazes Ornoch (46: 19-Isidro Sanchez), 8-Ryan Gyaki (69: 17Marcus Haber), 11-Tosaint Ricketts, 12-Diaz Kambere, 13-Kyle Hall, 14-Tyler Hemming, 15-Tyler Rosenlund (73: 16-Keegan Ayre). Booked: Kambere 26’ TD: Nick DASOVIC Statistics/Estadísticas Goal Attempts/Tiros Totales Shots on Target/Tiros al Arco Saves/Atajadas Fouls/Faltas Corners/Tiros de Esquina Offsides/Fuera de Lugar R: Enrico WIJNGAARDE (SUR) A1: Ricardo MORGAN (JAM) A2: Jeremy TAYLOR (BRB) FO: Walter QUESADA (CRC)

GUA 15 5 1 23 7 0

CAN 5 1 5 12 2 2

USA: 18-Dominic Cervi – 3-Michael Orozco, 4-Patrick Ianni, 5-Nathan Sturgis, 7-Stuart Holden (89: 2-Marvell Wynne), 13-Hunter Freeman (26: 6-Maurice Edu), 14Robbie Findley, 15-Kamani Hill, 16-Sacha Kljestan-C, 19-Chad Barrett (80: 12-Jozy Altidore), 20-Eddie Gaven. Booked: Holden 68’, Wynne 119’, Ianni 120’ TD: Peter NOWAK HON: 1-Kevin Hernandez – 2-Quiarol Arzu, 3-David Alejandro Molina, 5-Erick Norales-C, 6-Luis Alfredo Lopez (69: 18-Jose Cesar Guity), 7-Rigoberto Padilla, 8-Irvin Reyna, 10-Ramon Nuñez (115: 13-Arnol Simion Solorzano), 16-Marvin Sanchez, 21-Oscar Morales (43: 14-Misael Ruiz), 24-Georgie Wilson Welcome.

Booked: Molina 20’, Sanchez 45’+, Ruiz 83’ TD: Alexis MENDOZA Statistics/Estadísticas Goal Attempts/Tiros Totales Shots on Target/Tiros al Arco Saves/Atajadas Fouls/Faltas Corners/Tiros de Esquina Offsides/Fuera de Lugar R: Joel AGUILAR (SLV) A1: William TORRES (SLV) A2: Leonel LEAL (CRC) FO: Jose GUERRERO (NCA)

USA 23 6 2 34 9 0

HON 9 3 5 17 4 4

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Section 4 Final Statistics

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Final Round Results and Standings Group/Grupo A

GP/PJ

W/G

L/D

T/E

F:A

PTS

USA

3

2

0

1

3:1

7

Honduras

3

2

1

0

3:1

6

Panama

3

1

2

0

4:3

3

Cuba

3

0

2

1

2:7

1

Tampa, Florida 11.03 PANAMA - HONDURAS 11.03 USA – CUBA 13.03 HONDURAS – CUBA 13.03 USA – PANAMA 15.03 CUBA – PANAMA 15.03 USA – HONDURAS

Group/Grupo B

0:1 1:1 2:0 1:0 1:4 1:0

(0:0) (1:1) (0:0) (1:0) (0:3) (0:0)

Raymond Raymond Raymond Raymond Raymond Raymond

James James James James James James

Stadium Stadium Stadium Stadium Stadium Stadium

1000 4359 1050 3855 10974 10974

GP/PJ

W/G

L/D

T/E

F:A

PTS

Guatemala

3

2

1

0

3:6

6

Canada

3

1

1

1

7:3

4

Mexico

3

1

1

1

7:4

4

Haiti

3

1

2

0

3:7

3

12.03 12.03 14.03 14.03 16.03 16.03

HAITI – GUATEMALA CANADA – MEXICO CANADA – HAITI MEXICO – GUATEMALA GUATEMALA – CANADA MEXICO – HAITI

0:1 1:1 1:2 1:2 0:5 5:1

(0:1) (1:1) (1:0) (1:1) (0:1) (1:0)

Home Home Home Home Home Home

Depot Depot Depot Depot Depot Depot

Center Center Center Center Center Center

9949 9949 19638 19638 8651 12824

SEMIFINALS/SEMIFINALES Nashville, Tennessee 20.03 GUATEMALA – HONDURAS 20.03 USA – CANADA

0:0, 5:6 pen 3:0 (1:0)

LP Field LP Field

13201 13201

THIRD PLACE/TERCER LUGAR Nashville, Tennessee 23.03 GUATEMALA – CANADA

0:0, 3:5 pen

LP Field

12663

FINAL Nashville, Tennessee 23.03 USA – HONDURAS

0:1 (0:0) (0:1) aet LP Field

12663

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All-Tournament Team Best XI GK: Kevin HERNANDEZ (HON) DF: Carlos CASTRILLO (GUA) Oscar MORALES (HON) Michael OROZCO (USA) MD: Nelson BARAHONA (PAN) Jose M. CONTRERAS (GUA) Maurice EDU (USA) Dax MCCARTY (USA) AT: Freddy ADU (USA) Leonel DUARTE (CUB) Will JOHNSON (CAN)

GOALS/GOLES 11 Freddy ADU (USA) 10 Will JOHNSON (CAN) 7 Edwin AGUILAR (PAN) 9 Luis Ángel LANDIN (MEX) 11 Tosaint RICKETTS (CAN) 9 Leonel SAINT PREUX (HAI) 2 Hendry THOMAS (HON) 14 Edgar ANDRADE (MEX) 11 Marvin ÁVILA (GUA) 10 Nelson BARAHONA (PAN) 3 Edgar CASTILLO (MEX) 19 Leonel DUARTE (CUB) 11 Enrique ESQUEDA (MEX) 19 Santiago FERNANDEZ (MEX) 20 Eddie GAVEN (USA) 13 Alain GUSTAVE (HAI) 13 Kyle HALL (CAN) 16 Sacha KLJESTAN (USA) 9 Roberto LINARES (CUB) 17 Maynor Ignacio LOPEZ (GUA) 15 Tyler ROSENLUND (CAN) 16 Marvin SANCHEZ (HON) 19 Carlos VILLA (GUA) 10 Cesar VILLALUZ (MEX) 24 Georgie W. WELCOME (HON)

Honorable Mentions GK: Johnny PLACIDE (HAI) DF: Hendry THOMAS (HON) Roman TORRES (PAN) MD: Sacha KLJESTAN (USA) Cesar VILLALUZ (MEX) AT: Luis Ángel LANDÍN (MEX) Leonel SAINT-PREUX (HAI)

GOALKEEPER David Monsalve Kevin Hernandez Chris Seitz Dominic Servi José Miranda José Calderon Gilmar Torres Ricardo Jerez Guillermo Ochoa Josh Wagenaar Johnny Placide Arael Arguelles

COUNTRY Canada Honduras USA USA Cuba Panama Panama Guatemala Mexico Canada Haiti Cuba

MINUTES 90 510 270 210 90 180 90 480 270 360 270 180

GOALS 0 1 1 1 1 2 1 6 4 6 7 6

4 3 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

OWN GOAL/AUTO GOL Alianni URGELLES (CUB)

1

ASSISTS/ASISTENCIAS 9 Luis Ángel LANDIN (MEX) 7 Andrazes ORNOCH (CAN) 10 Cesar VILLALUZ (MEX) 18 Reggie AROSMENA (PAN) 10 Yordany ALVAREZ (CUB) 14 Edgar ANDRADE (MEX) 9 Charlie DAVIES (USA) 13 Alain GUSTAVE (HAI) 5 Andrew HAINAULT (CAN) 13 Kyle HALL (CAN) 14 Tyle HEMMING (CAN) 7 Stuart HOLDEN (USA) 20 Eduardo JIMENEZ (PAN) 6 Luis Alfredo LOPEZ (HON) 7 Jean MARQUEZ (GUA) 21 Oscar MORALES (HON) 13 Marco PAPA (GUA) 15 Tyler ROSENLUND (CAN) 9 Leonel SAINT PREUX (HAI) 7 Livan VASCONCELOS (CUB)

2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

SAVE 5 23 5 7 8 6 1 20 7 12 13 17

AVERAGE 0:00 0:18 0:33 0:43 1:00 1:00 1:00 1:13 1:33 1:50 2:30 3:00

Worthy of Mention: 1) Johnny Placide (Haiti) faced 25 shots and 48 crosses in the game vs. Mexico – conceded 5 goals, but saved a penalty. 2) 124 saves and 36 goals conceded in 16 games, compared to 141 saves and 53 goals conceded in the 2004 Tournament.

COUNTRY Canada Cuba Guatemala Haiti Honduras Mexico Panama USA All Teams (Total) All Teams 2004 (Total)

TOTAL FOULS 62 36 86 56 78 50 61 102 531 452

AVERAGE 12 12 17 19 16 17 20 21 -

YELLOW CARDS 7 4 7 8 13 9 9 12 69 84

20 Yellow cards and 5 Red Cards were issued in the last 15 Minutes of play and in the overtime period.

RED CARDS 1 1 1 3 0 1 0 0 7 9

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Trinidad & Tobago Guyana Surinam Netherlands Antilles

GP/PJ

W/G

L/D

T/E

+/-

PTS

3 3 3 3

3 1 1 0

0 1 1 2

0 1 1 1

7:0 4:7 2:2 2:6

9 4 4 1

31.08.2007: TRINIDAD & TOBAGO – GUYANA 4:0 (4:0) (A: 300) Shane CALDERON 4’, 9’; Corneal THOMAS 11’; S. AUGUSTUS 45’+ TRI: Kevin Mussio – Corneal Thomas (90: Devon Drayton), Aklie Edwards, Radanfah Abu Bakr, Keon Daniel, Shane Calderon-C, Larry Bacchus, Simeon Augustus, Marcelle Francois, Carlyle Mitchell (81: Kendall Jagdeosingh), Christopher Sam. Booked: none GUY: Andrew Durant – Kelvin Smith, Devaughn Dummett, Dwain Jacobs, Dwight Peters, Konata Mannings, Edison Gomes (67: Quincy Madramootoo), Javin Crawford (46: Calvion Sheppard), Quacy Johnson, Vurlon Mills (76: Brian Baker), Richard Joseph.

Booked: Smith 61’ R: Royon SMALL (BRB) SURINAM – NETHERLANDS ANTILLES 1:0 (1:0) (A: 800) Cleon WONDEL 14’ SUR: Ronley Ravenberg – Orlando Esajas, Furgil Ong A Fat, Vernon Etnel, Julio Fabian Afoemang, Romano Sordam (61: Jerome Strijder), Cleon Wondel (73: Raydell Shuurman), Emilio Limon, Melvin Valies, Vahid Vinisie (60: Kenzo Hurr), Geovanni Tiendari.

Booked: none ANT: Rowendy Sumter – Rilove Janga (46: Gedeon Poppen), Jonathan Molina, Shanon Carmelia, Eder Constancia, Joel Victoria, Kenneth Kunst, Ashar Bernardus (76: Raychenald Raap), Luigison Doran, Shayron Anatatia (46: Michael Rijna), Gersinio Constansia.

Booked: none R: Mark FORDE (BRB) 02.09.2007: NETHERLANDS ANT – TRINIDAD & TOBAGO 0:3 (0:1) (A: 150) Carlyle MITCHELL 12’; Simeon AUGUSTUS 61’; S. CALDERON 82’ ANT: Rowendy Sumter – Jonathan Molina, Gedeon Poppen, Eder Constancia, Luigison Doran, Shayron Anatatia-C, Joel Victoria (46: Ray Winklaar), Michael Rijna (72: Ashar Bernardus), Kenneth Kunst, Gersinio Constansia (72: Raychenald Raap), Rilove Janga.

Booked: none TRI: Kevin Mussio – Corneal Thomas (37: Devon Drayton), Aklie Edwards, Radanfah Abu Bakr, Keon Daniel, Shane Calderon-C, Larry Bacchus, Simeon Augustus, Marcelle Francois, Carlyle Mitchell (68: Kendall Jagdeosingh), Christopher Sam (61: Hayden Tinto).

Booked: none R: Barney CALLEDNER (BRB) SURINAM – GUYANA 1:2 (1:2) (A: 400) Emilio LIMON 7’ – Dwight PETERS 2’; Konata MANNINGS 45’ SUR: Ronley Ravenberg – Orlando Esajas, Furgil Ong A Fat, Vernon Etnel, Julio Fabian Afoemang, Romano Sordam, Cleon Wondel (52: Kenzo Hurr), Emilio Limon, Melvin Valies, Vahid Vinisie (52: Raydell Shuurman), Geovanni Tiendari (63: Jerome Strijder).

Booked: Etnel 48’, Huur 72’ GUY: Andrew Durant – Kelvin Smith (48: Javin Crawford), Quincy Madramootoo, Devaughn Dummett, Dwain Jacobs, Dwight Peters, Konata Mannings, Philbert Moffat (75: Shavane Seaforth), Quacy Johnson, Vurlon Mills (61: Edison Gomes), Richard Joseph.

Booked: Johnson 80’ R: Royon SMALL (BRB) 04.09.2007: GUYANA – NETHERLANDS ANTILLES 2:2 (1:0) (A: 200) Dwain JACOBS 21’; Dwight PETERS 66’ – Doran HUIGISON 78’; Rilove JANGA 90’ GUY: Andrew Durant – Kelvin Smith, Quincy Madramootoo (46: Edison Gomes), Devaughn Dummett, Dwain Jacobs (74: Calvion Sheppard), Dwight Peters, Konata Mannings, Brian Baker, Philbert Moffat, Quacy Johnson (64: Javin Crawford), Richard Joseph.

Booked: Gomes 59’ ANT: Rowendy Sumter – Shayron Anatatia, Ashar Bernardus (76: Raychenald Raap), Eder Constancia (74: Gedeon Poppen), Gersinio Constansia, Luigison Doran, Sharon Carmelia, Kenneth Kunst, Rignald Gowens, Jonathan Molina, Michael Ryna (60: Rilove Janga).

Booked: Constansia 6’ R: Barney CALLENDER (BRB) SURINAM – TRINIDAD & TOBAGO 0:0 SUR: Ronley Ravenberg – Foline Abauna, Furgil Ong A Fat, Julio Fabian Afoemang, Jerome Strijder, Romano Sordam, Lionel Carolus (46: Raydel Schuurman), Kenzo Huur (74: Geovanni Tiendari), Vernon Etnel, Emilio Limon, Melvin Valies (78: Vahid Vinisie).

Booked: Tiendari 90’+ TRI: Kevin Mussio (55: Kareem Gray) – Devon Drayton, Aklie Edwards, Radanfah Abu Bakr, Keon Daniel, Shane Calderon, Kendall Jagdeosingh (62: Hayden Tinto), Larry Bacchus, Simeon Augustus (74: Stephan St. Louis), Marcelle Francois, Christopher Sam. Booked: Abu Bakr 30’, Sent offs: Abu Bakr 84’ R: Mark FORDE (BRB) Oranjestad, ARUBA; Complejo Deportivo Guillermo Trinidad GROUP/GRUPO B

Jamaica Antigua & Barbuda Barbados Aruba

GP/PJ

W/G

L/D

T/E

+/-

PTS

3 3 3 3

3 2 1 0

0 1 2 3

0 0 0 0

12:1 5:7 3:3 0:9

9 6 3 0

09.09.2007: ANTIGUA & BARBUDA – JAMAICA 1:6 (1:3) (A: 755) Oral ROBERTS 21’ – Troy SMITH 8’; Ricardo COUSINS 26’; Keammar DALEY 45’; Nicholay FINLAYSON 50’; Eric VERNON 65’; Steven MORRISSEY 70’ ATG: Javid Joseph – Lauson Limerick, Karanja Mack, Ocie Knight, Jamari Roberts, Ken Pennyfeather, Lawson Robinson, Oral Roberts (60: Charles Browne), Sadeev Phillip, Jamie Thomas-C (89: Shane Brooks), Randolph Burton (75: Okeem Challenger).

Booked: Knight 41’, Roberts 49’, Robinson 64’ JAM: Duwayne Kerr – Jermaine Taylor-C (46: Keneil Moodie), Ajuran Brown, Troy Smith, Obrian Woodbine, Eric Vernon (78: Donovan Davis), Nicholay Finlayson, Ricardo Cousins, Keammar Daley (77: Bryan Bayliss), Steven Morrissey, Edward Campbell.

Booked: Cousins 81’ R: Philip JORDAN (TRI) ARUBA – BARBADOS 0:2 (0:0) Brett CARRINGTON 72’; Miles JONES 76’

Final Statistics ARU: Eric Abdul – Aldrick Connor-C, Junel Sanchez, Raymond Tromp, Edmond Eckmeyer, Ruben Escalona, Ezra Bosnie (46: Ulises Nuñez), Jermeen Robert, David Abdul (64: Derek Brison), Javier Schoop (62: Jean Luc Bergen), Igmard Gijsbertha.

Booked: Bosnie 22’, Sanchez 70’, Nuñez 90’+ BRB: Omari Eastmond – Greg Belle-C, Daryl Ferguson, Carl Joseph, Jamar Sargeant, Derrick Best, Malcolm Marshall (81: Ranaldo Marques), Jason Goodridge (61: Jamar Watson), Damien Hoyte (66: Quincy Atherley), Brett Carrington, Miles Jones.

Booked: Hoyte 21’, Jones 25’, Goodridge 49’, Sargeant 80’ R: Lee DAVIS (TRI) 11.09.2007: JAMAICA – BARBADOS 1:0 (1:0) (A: 250) Ricardo COUSINS 7’ JAM: Duwayne Kerr – Keneil Moodie, Ajuran Brown, Troy Smith, Obrian Woodbine, Eric Vernon, Nicholay Finlayson, Ricardo Cousins-C, Keammar Daley (67: Bryan Bayliss), Steven Morrissey (66: Donovan Davis), Edward Campbell (49: Mario Harrison).

Booked: Cousins 37’, Woodbine 71’ BRB: Omari Eastmond – Greg Belle-C, Daryl Ferguson, Carl Joseph (46: Quincy Atherley), Jamar Sargeant, Derrick Best (77: Tristan Parris), Malcolm Marshall, Ranaldo Marques, Jamar Watson, Brett Carrington, Miles Jones.

Booked: none R: Jaggernath GOOLCHARAN (TRI) ARUBA – ANTIGUA & BARBUDA 0:2 (0:1) Oral ROBERTS 3’; Charles BROWNE 47’ ARU: Eric Abdul – Aldrick Connor-C, Jesus Paesch, Raymond Tromp, Edmond Eckmeyer, Ruben Escalona, Jean Luc Bergen, Jermeen Robert (77: Ulises Nuñez), David Abdul, Javier Schoop (31: Sylvester Schwengle), Igmard Gijsbertha (68: Derek Brison). Booked: Escalona 62’, Brison 87’, Sent offs: Escalona 82’

ATG: Javid Joseph – Lauson Limerick, Karanja Mack, Ocie Knight, Jamari Roberts, Ken Pennyfeather, Lawson Robinson, Oral Roberts (68: Tavin Crump), Sadeev Phillip, Jamie Thomas-C (87: Okeem Challenger), Randolph Burton (60: Charles Browne).

Booked: Phillip 20’ R: Philip JORDAN (TRI) 13.09.2007: BARBADOS – ANTIGUA & BARBUDA 1:2 (1:1) (A: 100) Brett CARRINGTON 44’ – Oral ROBERTS 41’; Tavin CRUMP 75’ BRB: Omari Eastmond – Greg Belle-C, Daryl Ferguson, Carl Joseph, Jamar Sargeant (62: Javon Searles), Derrick Best, Malcolm Marshall, Ranaldo Marques, Damien Hoyte (46: Quincy Atherley), Brett Carrington (75: Tristan Parris), Miles Jones.

Booked: Joseph 28’, Carrington 57’, Browne 60’, Belle 87’ ATG: Javid Joseph – Lauson Limerick, Karanja Mack, Ocie Knight, Jamari Roberts, Ken Pennyfeather, Lawson Robinson, Oral Roberts (70: Tavin Crump), Sadeev Phillip (85: Clifton Silcott), Jamie Thomas-C, Charles Browne (77: Randolph Burton).

Booked: Pennyfeather 40’, Limerick 45’, Silcott 86’ R: Lee DAVIS (TRI) ARUBA – JAMAICA 0:5 (0:2) Donovan DAVIS 15’; Eric VERNON 19’, 76’; Ed CAMPBELL 64’, 65’ JAM: Dwayne Miller-C – Xavian Virgo, Adrian Reid, Keniel Moodie, Troy Smith, Donovan Davis, Nicholy Finlayson, Eric Vernon, Edward Campbell (66: Steven Morrissey), Keammar Daley, Bryan Bayliss. Booked: Finlayson 39’, Miller 60’ ARU: Eric Abdul – Aldrick Connor-C, Jesus Paesch, Raymond Tromp, Edmond Eckmeyer, Junel Sanchez , Ezra Bosnie (32: Ulises Nuñez), Jermeen Robert, David Abdul (69: Derek Brison), Javier Schoop (44: Sylvester Schwengle), Igmard Gijsbertha.

Booked: Nuñez 46’, Gijsbertha 50’

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Cuba Puerto Rico Bermuda Cayman Islands

GP/PJ

W/G

L/D

T/E

+/-

PTS

3 3 3 3

3 2 0 0

0 1 2 2

0 0 1 1

20:0 6:9 0:8 1:10

9 6 1 1

09.09.2007: PUERTO RICO – CAYMAN ISLANDS 4:1 (2:1) (A: 200) Sol CARERE 11’; Eloy MATOS 41’, 51’; Steven ESTRADA 72’ – Dino BRANDON 30’ pen PUR: Alessandro Salvatore – Eloy Matos (72: Arsenio Flores), Chris Garcia, Roberto Licarzi, Steven Estrada, Kevin Muller, Pedro Chacon (62: Juan Velez), Gabriel Figueroa-C, Sol Carere, Joshua Villalobos, Demetrius White (68: Giovanni Figueroa).

Booked: Garcia 26’, White 60’ CAY: Joseph Tatum – Dion Brandon, Tex Whitelocke, Donald Solomon, Benjamin Cupid, Jairo Sanchez, Gabriel Godet, Jason Ebanks (70: Dave McLaughlin), Rene Carter-C, Jared Yates (78: Theron Wood), Donovan Godet (70: Jedo Ebanks).

Booked: Solomon 34’, Brandon 55’, McLaughlin 74’ R: David PETERKIN (JAM) CUBA – BERMUDA 6:0 (2:0) (A: 550) Roberto Linares YALMACIDA 35’, 56’; Leonel DURATE 40’, 52’, 72’; Yasmiel LA ROSA 82’ CUB: Osmany Hernandez – Yenier Bermudez, Yendri Dias, Juan Martinez, Loanni Cartalla, Enrique Villaurrutia, Alianni Urgelles (83: Francisco Roque), Livan Vasconcelo (69: Yordanis Oropesa), Adonis Ramos, Roberto Linares Yalmacida (76: Yasniel La Rosa), Leonel Duarte. Booked: Ferrer 16’, Martinez 56’, Vasconcelo 64’ BER: Frederick Hall – Seion Darrell, Robert Richardson, Devrae Tankard, Antwan Russell, Marquel Waldron, Shayne Hollis (85: Anwar Telford), Ryan Purnell (72: Taurean Manders), Marco Piper, McQuinn Burch, Damon Swan (62: Shakir Smith).

Booked: none, Sent offs: Russell 35’ R: Courtney CAMPBELL (JAM) 11.09.2007: CAYMAN ISLANDS – BERMUDA 0:0 (A: 100) CAY: Jermaine Brown – Donald Solomon, Tex Whitelocke, Benjamin Cupid, Jairo Sanchez, Donovan Godet, Rene Carter-C, Metchie Williams (57: Jason Ebanks), Gabriel Godet, Dion Brandon (77: Theron Wood), Jared Yates (33: Kevin McField).

Booked: D. Godet 29’, Brandon 78’ BER: Frederick Hall – Seion Darrell, Marquel Waldron, Devrae Tankard, Shakir Smith (66: Anwar Telford), Shayne Hollis, Ryan Purnell, Marco Piper, McQuinn Burch (80: Taurean Manders), Robert Richardson-C, Nahki Wells (33: Damon Swan).

Booked: Purnell 60’ R: Howard STENNETT (JAM) CUBA – PUERTO RICO 8:0 (5:0) (A: 450) Roberto Linares YALMACIDA 4’, 34’; Yenier BERMUDEZ 24’; Enrique VILLAURRUTIA 37’; Liván VASCONCELOS 45’; Alianni URGELLES 52’; Leonel DUARTE 78’; Yasnier LA ROSA 86’ CUB: Osmany Hernandez – Yenier Bermudez-C, Yendri Dias, Juan Martinez (66: Erlys Garcia), Loanni Cartalla, Enrique Villaurrutia, Alianni Urgelles, Livan Vasconcelo (79: Armando Coroneaux), Adonis Ramos, Roberto Linares Yalmacida (70: Yasniel La Rosa), Leonel Duarte. Booked: Ramos 49’, Coroneaux 80’ PUR: Alessandro Salvatore – Christopher Garcia, Dimitrius White (46: Pedro Rosado), Eloy Matos, Gabriel Figueroa-C (39: Juan Velez), Joshua Villalobos, Kevin Muter, Pedro Chacon, Roberto

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Licarzi (72: Arsenio Flores), Sol Caceres, Esteven Estrada.

Booked: White 8’, C. Garcia 58’, Flores 82’ R: Courtney CAMPBELL (JAM)

Booked: Peralta 17’, Garcia 41’ R: Trevor ROUSE (AIA)

13.09.2007: BERMUDA – PUERTO RICO 0:2 (0:1) (A: 200) Joshua VILLALOBOS 4’; Eloy MATOS 55’ BER: Frederick Hall – Seion Darrell, Marquel Waldron, Shayne Hollis, Ryan Purnell (57: Marcelos Thomas), Marco Piper, Robert Richardson-C, Anwar Telford (69: Damon Swan), Taurean Manders, Shane Deitz (75: Devrae Tankard), Antwan Russell.

Booked: Telford 12’, Deitz 17’, Richardson 41’ PUR: Gabriel Gonzalez – Pedro Chacon-C (32: Sol Caceres), Antonio Pacheco, Roberto Licarzi, Jason Concepcion, Eloy Matos, Arsenio Flores (46: Pedro Rosado), Gabriel Figueroa, Giovanni Figueroa, Joshua Villalobos, Juan Velez.

Booked: Giovanni Figueroa 28’, Velez 37’, Pacheco 82’ R: Dave PETERKIN (JAM)

13.09.2007: ST. KITTS & NEVIS – HAITI 0:1 (0:0) Reginald VELTENTIM 83’ SKN: Alexis Richards – Kyle Collins, Gerard Williams, Joel Jeffers, Javin Matthew, Mathew Berkeley, Imran Ponteen (84: Kerwin Benjamin), Atiba Harris-C, Irandy Byron (78: Valmon Jeffers), Kyle Collins (51: Tiran Hanley), Rovan Wigley, Orlando Mitchum.

Booked: Harris 58’, Sent offs: Hanley 87’ HAI: Peterson Occenat – Judelin Aveska, Olrish Saurel, Ednerson Raymond, James Marcelin, Sony Norde (50: Reginald Veltentim), Jean Sony Alcenat, Bidrece Azor, Serge Louis (34: Alain Vubert-C), Parnel Guerrier, Fritzson Jean Baptiste (63: Leonel Saint Preux).

Booked: Marcelin 17’, Sent offs: Marcelin 23’ R: Bryan WILLET (ATG) Kingstown, ST. VINCENT & THE GRENADINES; Victoria Park

CUBA – CAYMAN ISLANDS 6:0 (2:0) Roberto Linares YALMACIDA 18’, 50’, 90’; Adonis RAMOS 22’; Leonel DUARTE 65’; Armando ISIDORO 79’ CUB: Osmany Hernandez – Yenier Bermudez-C, Yendri Diaz (76: Raicel Mesquia), Juan Martinez, Loanni Cartalla, Enrique Villaurrutia, Alianni Urgelles, Livan Vasconcelo, Adonis Ramos (59: Armando Isidoro), Roberto Linares Yalmacida, Leonel Duarte (70: Yasniel La Rosa). Booked: Villaurrutia 38’ CAY: Jermaine Brown – Benjamin Cupid (84: Paul McField), Tex Whitelocke, Rene Carter-C, Gabriel Godet, Donald Solomon, Jason Ebanks, Jairo Sanchez (68: Theron Wood), Donovan Godet (68: Kevin McField), Jedd Ebanks, Jared Yates.

Booked: none R: Howard STENNETT (JAM) Basseterre, ST. KITTS & NEVIS; Warner Park GROUP/GRUPO D

Haiti Dominican Republic St. Kitts & Nevis

GP/PJ

W/G

L/D

T/E

+/-

PTS

2 2 2

1 0 0

0 0 1

1 2 1

1:0 1:1 1:2

4 2 1

GROUP/GRUPO E

Grenada St Vincent & The Gre Dominica St. Lucia

GP/PJ

W/G

L/D

T/E

+/-

PTS

3 3 3 3

1 1 1 0

0 0 2 3

2 2 0 0

9:6 7:4 3:8 0:9

5 5 3 0

09.09.2007: ST. LUCIA – GRENADA 3:3 (1:2) Kervin AUGUSTIN 23’; Nyhime GILBERT 58’; Troy PROSPERE 71’ – Marcus JULIEN 25’; Nickson BAPTISTE 31’; Shane RENNIE 50’ LCA: Randy Poleon – Ricardo Paul, Nyhime Gilbert, Vernus Abbott-C, Troy Prospere, Shervan Jack, Kervin Augustin (26: Clemarcus Nanton), Hiram Hunte (46: Sabbatus Hunte), Fabian Joseph, Everton Lambert, Zacchaeus Polius (39: Justin St. Clair).

Booked: Lambert 90’ GRN: Denroy Richardson – Marc Marshall, Curlon Walcott, Nickson Baptiste-C (71: Quintana Ogilvie), Kwasi Paul, Stephen Peters, Shanon Phillip, Marcus Julien (56: Henson Cuffie), Wendell Rennie, Kemille Briston (61: Kareem Joseph), Shane Rennie.

Booked: Briston 35’, Marshall 57’, S. Rennie 70’ R: Barney CALLENDER (BRB)

09.09.2007: ST. KITTS & NEVIS – DOMINICAN REPUBLIC 1:1 (1:0) (A: 1600) Orlando MITCHUM 25’ – Leandro GARCIA 58’ SKN: Calvert Bennet – Tiran Hanley (45: Joel Jeffers), Gerard Williams, Javin Matthew, Mathew Berkeley, Atiba Harris-C, Irandy Byron, Kervin Benjamin (70: Imran Ponteen), Rovan Wigley, Jason Isaac (90: Valmon Jeffers), Orlando Mitchum. Booked: Byron 75’ DOM: Wellington Abramonte – Jerson Garcia, Orlando Belen Nuñez (79: Yan Carlos Berroa), Kervin Severino-C, Edward Acevedo (88: Jose Raphael Diaz), Leandro Garcia, Rafael Diaz, Manuel Reinoso, Darly Noemi Batista (82: Ruddy Encarnacion), Jonathan Faña.

Booked: none R: Bryan WILLETT (ATG)

ST. VINCENT & THE GRENADINES – DOMINICA 4:1 (1:0) George NURREL 12’; Sam THADEUS 51’, 58’, 64’ – Jon ABEL 55’ VIN: McDougall Windslow – Stewart Cornelius, George Emerald (65: Richard Hayde), Abraham Kevin (80: Gordon Theon), Sam Thadeus, Morgan Chester, Ashton Glenford (57: Prescott Million), James Keith, Springer Jagneel, George Nurrel, Francis Damal-C. Booked: Emerald 19’, Cornelius 86’ DMA: Glenson Prince-C – Mathew Walsh, Ryan Joseph (63: Shomari Lambert), Jenner Williams (34: Charvis Delsol), Macaza White, Shern Dailey, Jonathan Abel, Dyann Lewis (59: Dononan Jervier), Rick Frampton, Janier Gregdere, Julian Wade.

Booked: Delsol 62’ R: Royon SMALL (BRB)

11.09.2007: HAITI – DOMINICAN REPUBLIC 0:0 (A: 700) HAI: Peterson Occenat – Marckendy Marc, Judelin Aveska, Olrish Saurel, Ednerson Raymond (46: Fritzson Jean Baptiste), James Marcelin, Alain Vubert-C (73: Serge Louis), Sony Norde, Jean Sony Alcenat, Reginald Veltentim, Bidrece Azor. Booked: none DOM: Wellington Abramonte – Yan Carlos Berroa, Jerson Garcia, Orlando Belen Nuñez, Kervin Severino-C, Edward Acevedo (60: Jonathan Faña), Leandro Garcia (67: Manuel Reinoso), Darly Noemi Batista (79: Kerbi Rodriguez), Domingo Peralta, Johan Sanchez, Johan Cruz.

11.09.2007: GRENADA – DOMINICA 3:0 (2:0) (A: 1100) Henson CUFFIE 26’, 46’; Wendell RENNIE 45’ GRN: Denroy Richardson – Marc Marshall, Shanon Phillip, Stephen Peters, Kareem Joseph, Nickson Baptiste-C, Kwasi Paul, Shane Rennie, Henson Cuffie (83: Curlon Walcott), Wendell Rennie, Quintana Ogilvie (74: Ariel Jacob). Booked: none DMA: Glenson Prince-C – Mathew Walsh, Ryan Joseph (82: Dyann Lewis), Macaza White (63: Ralieghson Pascal), Jonathan Abel, Hanif Gregoire, Julian Wade, Curlson Prince, Donnan Jervier (48: Shern Dailey), Charvis Delsol, Tariq Morvan.

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Booked: Gregoire 80’ R: Barney CALLENDER (BRB)

Booked: Gonzalez 15’, Woodley 19’, Bingham 39’, Liburd 53’ R: Alfredo WHITTAKER (CAY)

ST. VINCENT & THE GRENADINES – ST. LUCIA 0:0 (A: 2500) VIN: McDougall Windslow – Stewart Cornelius, George Emerald (66: Richard Hayde), Abraham Kevin (82: Bowens Seinard), Sam Thadeus, Morgan Chester, Ashton Glenford, James Keith (46: Prescott Million), Springer Jagneel, Francis Damal-C, George Nurrel.

Booked: Cornelius 53’ LCA: Randy Poleon – Cleveland Emmanuel, Nyhime Gilbert, Vernus Abbott-C, Troy Prospere (82: Bernard Edwards), Shervan Jack, Justin St. Clair (54: Clemarcus Nanton), Sabbatus Hunte, Hiram Hunte (65: Kervin Augustin), Fabian Joseph, Everton Lambert.

Booked: Joseph 86’ R: Mark FORDE (BRB)

Second Round/Segunda Ronda Macoya, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO; Marvin Lee Stadium

13.09.2007: DOMINICA – ST. LUCIA 2:1 (0:0) (A: 1000) Julian WADE 54’, 62’ – Kervin AUGUSTIN 79’ DMA: Glenson Prince-C – Mathew Walsh, Jonathan Abel, Tariq Morvan, Dyann Lewis, Hanif Gregoire (82: Ralieghson Pascal), Julian Wade, Curlson Prince, Charvis Delsol, Donnan Jervier, Shomart Lambert.

Booked: Abel 3’, Gregoire 8’ LCA: Randy Poleon – Cleveland Emmanuel (57: Andreas Willie), Nyhime Gilbert, Vernus Abbott-C, Troy Prospere, Shervan Jack, Sabbatus Hunte, Hiram Hunte (85: Clemarcus Nanton), Fabian Joseph, Kervin Augustin, Zacchaeus Polius (37: Justin St. Clair).

Booked: S. Hunte 23’, H. Hunte 25’ R: Royon SMALL (BRB) ST. VINCENT & THE GRENADINES – GRENADA 3:3 (2:2) (A: 3800) Bowens SEINARD 12’; George NURREL 16’, 65’ – Henson CUFFIE 23’; Kwasi PAUL 36’; Marcus JULIEN 59’ VIN: McDougall Windslow – George Emerald (66: Richard Hayde), Abraham Kevin, Sam Thadeus, Morgan Chester, Ashton Glenford (75: Gordon Theon), Springer Jagneel (81: Bascombe Amon), Bowens Seinard, Prescott Million, Francis Damal-C, George Nurrel.

Booked: Kevin 14’, Million 85’ GRN: Denroy Richardson – Kwasi Paul, Stephen Peters, Quintana Ogilvie (42: Marcus Julien), Shanon Phillip, Wendell Rennie, Kareem Joseph, Marc Marshall, Henson Cuffie (80: Curlon Walcott), Shane Rennie, Nickson Baptiste-C. Booked: Joseph 87’, Peters 90’+ R: Mark FORDE (BRB) Group/Grupo F 02.09.2007: Nassau, BAHAMAS; BFA National Centre BAHAMAS – US VIRGIN ISLANDS 6:1 (3:0) (A: 420) Demont MITCHELL 9’; Happy HALL 29’, 60’; Shermord THOMPSON 40’ pen, 69’ pen; Cameron HEPPLE 53’ – Stephen WALKER 77’ BAH: Dwayne Whylly – Happy Hall-C, Bernard Rahming, Dana Veth, Alex Vanderpool-Wallace, Lesley St. Fleur (78: Jonathon Shiel-Rolle), Lamar Cancino, Cameron Hepple, Shemord Thompson, Connor Sheehan (82: Kyle Williams), Demont Mitchell (58: Ryan Moseley).

Booked: none VIR: John Bingham – Ayinde Augustus, Alexander Nissman, Stephen Walker, Bryce Pierre (67: Francisco Fonseca), Joshua Monty-C, Christopher Gonzalez (46: Dennis Liburd), Aaron Lewis, Augustine Woodley (41: Lishati Bailey), Alberto Van Gurple Jr., Macdonald Taylor.

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Cuba Grenada Trinidad & Tobago

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09.10.2007: TRINIDAD & TOBAGO – CUBA 0:3 (0:3) (A: 500) OG 16’; Leonel DUARTE 42’; Roberto Linares YALMACIDA 44’ TRI: Andre Charles – Corneal Thomas (46: Kendall Jagdeosingh), Aklie Edwards, Elton John, Keon Daniel-C, Hayden Tinto, Matthew Bartholomew, Larry Bacchus, Simeon Augustus (78: Kevon Neaves), Marcelle Francois, Christopher Sam (46: Carlyle Mitchell).

Booked: Jagdeosingh 66’, Sent offs: Edwards 27’ CUB: Jose Boudy Miranda – Yenier Bermudez-C (60: Raicel Mesquia), Yendri Diaz, Alianni Urgelles, Livan Vasconcelo, Roberto Linares Yalmacida, Enrique Villaurrutia, Adonis Ramos (29: Yordanis Oropesa), Juan Martinez, Loanny Prieto, Leonel Duarte (59: Yasnier Rosales).

Booked: Urgelles 33’ R: Marco RODRIGUEZ (MEX) 11.10.2007: CUBA – GRENADA 2:1 (1:1) (A: 100) Roberto Linares YALMACIDA 15’, 67’ – Lyndon ANTOINE 24’ CUB: Jose Boudy Miranda – Raicel Pozo Mezquia, Yendri Diaz-C, Alianni Urgelles, Livan Vasconcelo (56: Armando Isidoro), Roberto Linares Yalmacida, Yordanis Oropesa, Enrique Villaurrutia, Juan Gonzalez (63: Erlys Baro Garcia), Loanny Prieto, Leonel Duarte (81: Yasnier Rosales). Booked: Duarte 19’, Urgelles 27’ GRN: Denroy Richardson – Stephen Peters, Shanon Phillip, Marc Marshall, Amada Soloman, Henson Cuffie (87: Curlon Walcott), Wendell Rennie, Shane Rennie (80: Quintana Ogilive), Nickson Baptiste-C (46: Marcus Julien), Lyndon Antoine, Kwasi Paul.

Booked: S. Rennie 46’ R: Roberto GARCIA (MEX) 13.10.2007: TRINIDAD & TOBAGO – GRENADA 2:3 (0:2) (A: 200) Carlyle MITCHELL 77’, 79’ – Lyndon ANTOINE 7’, 34’; Shane RENNIE 46’ pen TRI: Andre Charles – Elton John, Keon Daniel, Hayden Tinto, Shane Calderon-C (64: Aaron Downing), Matthew Bartholomew, Kendall Jagdeosingh, Larry Bacchus (39: Devon Drayton), Simeon Augustus (46: Carlyle Mitchell), Marcelle Francois, Kevon Neaves.

Booked: Bartholomew 81’ GRN: Denroy Richardson – Stephen Peters, Shanon Phillip (46: Kemille Bristow), Marc Marshall-C, Amada Soloman, Henson Cuffie, Wendell Rennie, Shane Rennie, Lyndon Antoine (75: Kwasi Paul), Ariel Jacob, Curlon Walcott (46: Marcus Julien).

Booked: Marshall 31’, Jacob 53’, Soloman 68’, Sent off: Peters 72’ R: Marco RODRIGUEZ (MEX) Port-au-Prince, HAITI; Stade Silvio Cator GROUP/GRUPO B

Haiti Bahamas Jamaica

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Alain VUBERT 34’, 45’; Jean Sony ALCENAT 44’; Leonel SAINT PREUX 53’, 90’+; Sony NORDE 81’ HAI: Peterson Occenat – Olrish Saurel (46: Sony Norde), Jean Sony Alcenat, Judelin Aveska, Jean Paulin, Alain Vubert-C, Peterson Joseph, Leonel Saint Preux, Fabrice Noel, Bidrece Azor (66: Fritzson Jean Baptiste) (78: Ednerson Raymond), Lesly Fellingo.

Booked: Noel 39’, Paulin 61’ BAH: Dwayne Whylly – Happy Hall-C, Lesly St. Fleur, Shemord Thompson, Cameron Hepple, Justin Sealey, Alex VanderpoolWallace, Bernard Rahming, Kyle Williams, Lamar Cancino (46: Craig Smith) (81: Denair Mitchell), Demot Mitchell.

Booked: Whylly 10’, Mitchell 65’ R: Roberto MORENO (PAN) 11.10.2007: BAHAMAS – JAMAICA 1:0 (0:0) Lesly ST. FLEUR 84’ BAH: Dwayne Whylly – Happy Hall-C, Lesly St. Fleur, Shemord Thompson, Cameron Hepple, Justin Sealey, Alex VanderpoolWallace, Bernard Rahming, Kyle Williams, Lamar Cancino (46: Denair Mitchell), Demot Mitchell. Booked: none JAM: Duwayne Kerr – Obrian Woodbine (65: Xavian Virgo), Kenel Moodie, Kenel Moodie, Troy Smith, Ricardo Cousins, Rodolph Austin-C, Nicholy Finlayson, Eric Vernon, Luton Sheldon, Rafe Wolfe (57: Bryan Bayliss), Keammar Daley (52: Donovan Davis).

Booked: Finlayson 79’ R: Walter QUESADA (CRC) 13.10.2007: HAITI – JAMAICA 2:1 (0:1) (A: 15000) Bridrece AZOR 48’; Fabrice NOEL 76’ – Rodolph AUSTIN 20’ HAI: Peterson Occenat – Judelin Aveska, Jean Paulin, Jean Sony Alcenat, Alain Vubert-C, Peterson Joseph (62: James Marcelin), Leonel Saint Preux (70: Réginald Veltentim), Bidrece Azor, Lesly Fellingo, Serge Louis, Fritzson Jean Baptiste (62: Fabrice Noel).

Booked: Azor 48’, Saint Preux 56’ JAM: Dwayne Miller (10: Duwayne Kerr) – Obrian Woodbine (83: Keammar Daley), Kenel Moodie, Ajuran Brown, Troy Smith, Ricardo Cousins, Rodolph Austin-C, Nicholy Finlayson, Eric Vernon, Luton Sheldon, Norman Bailey (46: Rafe Wolfe).

Booked: Brown 6’, Finlayson 81’ R: Roberto MORENO (PAN) CENTRAL AMERICAN ZONE/ZONA CENTROAMERICANA Ciudad de Panamá, PANAMA; Estadio Rod Carew TRIANGULAR 1

Honduras Panama El Salvador

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07.11.2007: PANAMA – EL SALVADOR 2:1 (0:0) Gabriel TORRES 53’; Nelson BARAHONA 80’ – Josue FLORES 90’ PAN: José Calderón – Aníbal Godoy, Gabriel Torres, Reinaldo Anderson, Eduardo Jiménez (83: Raul Loo), Erick Vásquez, Cristian Vega, Adolfo Machado, Román Torres-C, David Arrue (45: Nelson Barahona), Edwin Aguilar (73: Reggie Arosemena).

Booked: R. Torres 56’, Anderson 79’ SLV: Henry Hernández – Luis Hernández, Víctor Pacheco, Jonathan Barrios, Manuel Salazar-C, Carlos Monteagudo, Shawn Martín, Dennis Alas (60: Josue Flores), William Romero (78: William Maldonado), Cesar Larios (60: Mark Lester Blanco), José Reyes. Booked: Martin 44’, Salazar 45’+, Monteagudo 80’ R: Alexandro JIMENEZ (CRC)

09.11.2007: EL SALVADOR – HONDURAS 0:3 (0:1) (A: 100) Ramon NUÑEZ 21’; Hendry THOMAS 74’; Erick NORALES 90’ SLV: Henry Hernández – Luis Hernández, Jonathan Barrios, Manuel Salazar-C, Carlos Monteagudo, Shawn Martin, Dennis Alas, William Romero (82: César Larios), Carlos Calderon (62: José Reyes), Mark Lester Blanco, Josue Flores (66: William Maldonado). Booked: Calderon 16’, Romero 35’, Salazar 79’, Sent offs: Reyes 87’

HON: Kevin Hernández – Erick Norales, Quiarol Arzú, David Molina, Emilio Izaguirre, Jorge Claros, Hendry Thomas-C, Marvin Sánchez (71: Henry Martínez), Ramón Núñez (89: Jefferson Bernardez), Luis Rodas (79: Oscar Morales), Luis Lopéz. Booked: López 34’, Sánchez 49’, Sent offs: López 85’ R: Jose GUERRERO (NCA) 11.11.2007: PANAMA – HONDURAS 1:1 (0:1) (A: 2867) Edwin AGUILAR 67’ – Jefferson BERNARDEZ 28’ PAN: José Calderón – Reynaldo Anderson (90: Jose Venegas), Román Torres-C, Erick Vásquez, Edwin Aguilar, Cristian Vega, Nelson Barahona (89: David Arrrue), Aníbal Godoy, Adolfo Machado, Eduardo Jiménez (65: Reggie Arosemena), Gabriel Torres. Booked: Barahona 34’, Vega 76’ HON: Kevin Hernández – David Molina, Quiarol Arzú, Erick Norales, Emilio Izaguirre, Jorge Claros, Hendry Thomas-C, Ramón Núñez (90: Henry Martinez), Henry Martínez, Luis Rodas (73: Oscar Morales), Jefferson Bernárdez (89: Arnold Solorzano).

Booked: Núñez 26’, Izaguirre 54’ R: Walter LOPEZ (GUA) Ciudad de Guatemala, GUATEMALA; Estadio Mateo Flores TRIANGULAR 2

Guatemala Costa Rica Nicaragua

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14.11.2007: GUATEMALA – NICARAGUA 3:0 (2:0) (A: 2000) Cristian NORIEGA 39’, 45’; Jairo ARREOLA 52’ GUA: Ricardo Jérez-C – Minor López (54: Jose Contreras), Marcos Pappa, Jaime Vides, Wilson Lalín, Erwin Morales, Rafael Morales, Johnny Brown (46: Jairo Arreola), Cristian Noriega, Jean Marquez, Marvin Ávila (66: Marco Ciani). Booked: Vides 35’ NCA: Hemerson Salinas – Roger Mejía (64: Juan Narvaes), Edgard Figueroa, Manuel Gutiérrez, Norman Eugarios, Marcos Antonio Román (58: Jairo Gutiérrez), Quesler Rizo-C, Remy Vanegas, Gerardo Arce (46: Daniel Reyes), Marcos Méndez, Armando Collado. Booked: Vanegas 45’+, Narvaes 70’, Sent offs: Gutierrez 45’+

R: Ricardo ZELAYA (HON) 16.11.2007: NICARAGUA – COSTA RICA 1:9 (1:7) (A: 100) Remy VANEGAS 44’ – Álvaro GUERRERO 8’, 36’, 40’; Brayan RUIZ 14’, 16’, 20’; Celso BORGES 25’, 78’; Luis PEREZ 61’

NCA: Hemerson Salinas – Róger Mejía, Juan Carlos Narváez, Manuel Gutiérrez, Norman Eugarios, Marcos Anotnio Román (32: Jose Carballo), Quesler Rizo-C, Remy Vanegas, Gerardo Arce (46: Pedro Suárez), Daniel Reyes (64: Alexis Hernández), Armando Collado. Booked: Collado 19’, Rizo 42’, Reyes 54’, Suárez 56’, Eugarios 76’, Sent offs: Eugarios 77’, Gutierrez 87’ CRC: Daniel Cambronero – Álvaro Guerrero (60: Jean Solorzano), Carl Gordon, Luis Steward Pérez, Bismark Acosta, Richard Castañeda (60: Yader Balladares), Esteban Maitland, Erick Sánchez, Celso Borges, Brayan Ruíz-C (72: Marvin Angulo), Pablo Herrera. Booked: Herrera 63’, Solorzano 83’ R: Luis RODRIGUEZ (PAN)

Final Statistics 18.11.2007: GUATEMALA – COSTA RICA 2:1 (1:1) (A: 8000) Wilson LALÍN 3’; José CONTRERAS 63’ – Jean SOLORZANO 14’ GUA: Ricardo Jerez – Wilson Lalín, Jaime Vides, Cristian NoriegaC, Erwin Morales, Jairo Arriola (75: Abner Trigueros), Rafael Morales, Marcos Pappa, Johnny Brown, Julio Vanegas, José Contreras (84: Marco Tulio Ciani).

Booked: Noriega 25’, Contreras 27’, Vides 76’, Ciani 87’ CRC: Daniel Cambronero – Carl Gordón, Yader Balladares (68: Ignacio Aguilar), Ricardo Castañeda, Esteban Maitland, Bismar Acosta (73: Marvin Ángulo), Celso Borges, Pablo Herrera, Álvaro Guerrero, Brayan Ruiz-C, Jean Solórzano (80: Mark Watson).

Booked: Balladares 39’, Acosta 45’+, Maitland 69’, Aguilar 71’, Sent offs: Aguilar 78’ R: Joel AGUILAR (SLV) *Playoff/Repechaje 30.11.2007: Ciudad de Panamá, PANAMA; Estadio Rod Carew (A: 7000) PANAMA – COSTA RICA 0:1 (0:0) Ariel SANTANA 56’ PAN: José Calderón – Reinaldo Anderson, Éric Vásquez, Adolfo Machado, José Venegas (58: Reggie Arosemena), Nelson Barahona, Cristian Vega, Eduardo Jiménez (70: Alberto Quintero), Aníbal Godoy, Edwin Aguilar-C, Gabriel Torres (81: David Arrue).

Booked: Vega 19’, Anderson 21’, Godoy 54’, Barahona 90’

CRC: Daniel Cambronero – Ariel Santana (76: Jonathan McDonald), Dave Myrie (70: Pablo Herrera), José Carlos Chan, Marvin Angulo (64: Bismarck Acosta), William Richard Castañeda, Esteban Granados, Celso Borges-C, Rudy Dawson, Kéndall Waston, Jean Solórzano.

Booked: Solórzano 19’, Dawson 44’, Castañeda 63’, Santana 77’, McDonald 85’, Cambronero 90’+ R: Enrico WIJINGAARDE (SUR) 06.12.2007: San José, COSTA RICA; Estadio Ricardo Saprissa (A: 5800) COSTA RICA – PANAMA 0:1 (0:0), 3:4 pen Alberto QUINTERO 63’ Marvin ANGULO (G), Ariel SANTANA (G), José SANCHEZ (G), José Carlos CHAN (M), Celso BORGES (SV) – Gabriel TORRES (G), Erick VASQUEZ (G), Alberto QUINTERO (G), Manuel BONILLA (M), Armando COOPER (G)

CRC: Daniel Cambronero – Ariel Santana, Dave Myrie (52: Pablo Herrera), José Carlos Chan, Marvin Angulo, Richard Castañeda, Esteban Granados, Celso Borges-C, Rudy Dawson (100: José Sánchez), Kendall Waston, Luis Steward Perez (63: Jonathan McDonald).

Booked: Myrie 17’, Waston 45’, Angulo 70’, McDonald 101’, Sent offs: Waston 114’ PAN: Gilmar Torres – Rolando Algandona, Erick Vásquez, Adolfo Machado-C, José Venegas, Luis Gallardo (82: Carlos Rodriguez), Manuel Bonilla, Aníbal Godoy (61: Armando Cooper), Gabriel Torres, David Arrué (45: Reggie Arosemena), Alberto Quintero.

Booked: Arrué 43’, Venegas 45’, Algandona 69’, Quintero 70’, Vásquez 85’, Bonilla 116’, Sent offs: Algandona 79’ R: Benito ARCHUNDIA (MEX)

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46 THE FINAL WORD CONCACAF DELEGATION President: Jack Warner General Secretary: Chuck Blazer Deputy General Secretary: Ted Howard Deputy General Secretary: Italo Zanzi Director of Competitions & Events: Jill Fracisco Director of Sales & Broadcast: Stefano Turconi Comptroller: Joe Taranto Media Officer: Steven Torres Director of Design: Michael Maselli Travel & Accommodation: Linda Nihot Broadcast: Dwayne Hampton, Lauri Schulman Branding: Danny Peters Sponsorship Coordinator: Pamela Galvis Office Manager: Sheyla Romano Competition Assistant: Kerri-Ann Alleyne Executive Assistant to the President: Patricia Modeste Assistant to the General Secretary: Adriana Martinez Logistics: Doris Fernandez Office Assistants: Mildred Pastor, Miguel Rivera,Kevin Meyer LOCAL ORGANIZING COMMITTEE Chairman, Director of Events: Paul Marstaller Venue Managers: Amy Hopfinger, Mike Squire Director of Marketing/Communications: Mike Gressle Senior Manager of Communications: Neil Buethe GROUP A – TAMPA, FLORIDA USA General Coordinator: Thom Meredith Assistant General Coordinator: Mike Oganesyan Media Officer: Steven Torres Match Commissioners: Hector Canchola, Dave Frederick Referee Assessors: DC Emerson Mathurin, Roland Gutierrez Technical Study Group: Alvin Corneal Venue Manager: Mike Squire Assistant Venue Manager: Kati Hope Venue Press Officer: Michael Kammarman Press Operations Staff:Jason Breech, Melanie Fitzgerald, Brad Gordon, Alysha Lathrop, Mike Leuzzi, Kristin Lettiere, Jeff Kamis, Jeff McRaney, Amanda Miller, Jason Minnick, Diego Picon, Melinda Thomas, Sean Trask GROUP B – CARSON, CALIFORNIA USA General Coordinator: Jill Fracisco Assistant General Coordinator: Nelida Cabeda Venue Press Coordinator: Renata Pereira Match Commissioners: Francis Cezair, Hubert Isenia Referee Assessors: Lisle Austin, Jose Carlos Ortiz Technical Study Group: Dick Howard Venue Manager: Amy Hopfinger Venue Press Officer: David Applegate Assistant Venue Press Officer: Elizabeth Sanchez Press Operations Staffs: Ricardo Andaluz, David Cortez, Kevin Gonzalez, Alison Groendal, Horacio Guerra, Mayra Guerra, Lisa MacDonald, Sahar Milani, Harry Oei, Ishmael Rivas, Scott Tamashiro

2008 CONCACAF Men’s Olympic Qualifying SEMIFINALS/FINALS – NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE USA General Coordinator: Jill Fracisco Assistant General Coordinator: Nelida Cabeda Media Officer: Steven Torres Match Commissioners: Francis Cezair, Hubert Isenia Referee Assessors: Lisle Austin, Jose Carlos Ortiz Technical Study Group: Alvin Corneal, Dick Howard Venue Manager: Mike Squire Assistant Venue Manager: Amy Hopfinger Venue Press Officer: David Applegate Assistant Venue Press Officer: Elizabeth Sanchez Press Operations Staffs: Matt Barton, Robbie Bohren, Ryan Trichel, Marcel Pourtant, Jared Coy, Chris Halmes, Russell Luna, Joshua Taylor EDITOR Dick Howard, Chairman - CONCACAF Technical Committee ADDITION WRITING Steven Torres, CONCACAF Media Officer GRAPHIC DESIGN Michael Maselli PHOTOGRAPHS Robert Mora, Tony Quinn

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