POOR
FINISHING ROBS JAMAICA OF VICTORY
KINGSTON, Jamaica, April 25
The ReggaeBoyz missed some excellent first-half chances and were
held to a 1-1 draw by Honduras in their World Cup CONCACAF qualifying
game on Wednesday. Jamaica, without skipper Linval Dixon, defender
Christopher Dawes, suspended Tyrone Marshall and injured Daryl Powell
and Barry Hayles, are now fourth in the six-team group with four
points trailing the Unites States , second-placed Costa Rica and
third-placed Mexcio. The Reggae Boyz goal came from Ricardo Gardner
in the 56 minutes, and were forced to saved a penalty in the 72nd
minute but then gave up an equaliser to Samuel Caballero eight minutes
later. Jamaica played some wonderful one-touch passing and exciting
dribbles in midfield, but strikers Onandi Lowe and Deon Burton failed
to seal the issue. The Reggae Boyz dominance was finally rewarded
when a right-sided corner by Gardner curled between two defenders
at the near post and beat goalkeeper Noel Valladares. The Hondurans
fought back and gained a penalty that brought out the best in goalkeeper
Donovan Ricketts, who made a brilliant save. Honduras equalised
when a corner on the right found Caballero, who nodded past Ricketts.
Despite the disappointment of a draw at home, technical director
Clovis de Oliviera praised his team saying that the passing was
superb and that it was the best the team has played since he took
over as coach. Teams: Jamaica - Donovan Ricketts, Fabian Davis,
Ian Goodison, Shavar Thomas, Marco McDonald, Ricardo Gardner, Jaimie
Lawrence, Theodore Whitmore, Andrew Williams, Deon Burton, Onandi
Lowe. Honduras - Noel Valladares, Samuel Caballero, Ninrod Medina,
Reynaldo Calvasquin, Amado Guevara, Milton Nunez, Carlos Pavon,
Maynor Suazo, Rony Morales, Marco Mejia and Jaime Rosales. More
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USA
STOPS COSTA RICA
April
25
The USA maintained
a perfect record with a 1-0 win over Costa Rica. They now have
9 points
The goal was scored by Josh Wolff 70th minute. Teams: United States
- 18-Kasey Keller, 6-David Regis, 12-Jeff Agoos, 16-Carlos Llamosa,
2-Steve Cherunodlo, 8-Earnie Stewart, 14-Chris Armas, 10-Claudio
Reyna (3-Gregg Berhalter, 89), 22-Tony Sanneh, 5-Clint Mathis
(7-Eddie Lewis, 81), 15-Josh Wolff (11-Ante Razov, 71) Costa Rica
- 1-Erick Lonnis, 15-Harold Wallace, 2-Jervis Drummond, 21-Reynoldo
Parks, 5-Gilberto Martinez, 19-Rodrigo Cordero (11-Ronald Gomez,
78), 22-Carlos Castro (20-William Sunsing, 75), 16-Steven Bryce
(8-Mauricio Solis, 60), 17-Hernan Medford, 7-Rolando Fonseca,
9-Paulo Wanchope Referee: Jorge Luis Larrionda (Uruguay) More
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T&T and MEXICO DRAW
April
25
The world cup qualifer
between Mexico and T&T ended in a 1-1 draw with both teams
ending with 10 men. Mexico now has 4 points and T&T 1. Goal
scorers were Scorers: Trinidad - Marvin Andrewsbin the 14 minute
and for Mexico - Pavel Pardo 61st minute. More
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SHAVAR
THOMAS TO PLAY FOR UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT
April 25
Jamaica's U-20 star defender Shavar Thomas, will play for University
of Connecticut. Thomas previously attended the Hotchkiss School
in Lakeville, CT, where he played under head coach Chris Downs.
He is a member of the Jamaican Olympic Team and also the senior
team and is expected to play for Jamaica in the 2002 World Cup.
He was recently named the MVP of the CONCACAF Under-20 World Cup
Qualifying tournament in which jamaica qualified for the World
Youth Championships this summer. He has also represented Jamaica
in the Pan-American Games in Vancouver in 1999 and was the 1999
Connecticut Player of the Year, the Connecticut Youth Club Player
of the Year and earned High School All-American honors. More
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JAMAICA
BATTLES HONDURAS
April 25
The Reggae Boyz will host Honduras in a crucial World Cup qualifying
game at 7:30 PM at the National Stadium, Jamaica. The Boyz are
facing a tough battle as a number of key players may not start
tonight. Linval Dixon, Chris Dawes, Darryl Powell and Barry Hayles
are reported on the injury list and defender Tyrone Marshall,
who picked up his second yellow card against Mexico, is out on
suspension. TD Clovis de Oliveira will possibly call upon Under-20
captain, Shavar Thomas for Dawes, Marco McDonald or Claude Davis
for Dixon, Jamie Lawrence or Mica Hyde for Powell and Fabian Davis
for Marshall. Onandi Lowe and Deon Burton should retain their
spots as starting strikers. Honduras has be tight lipped about
their plans as they are in a desperate position and must win tonight
to stay in the hunt for the final three spots. The Reggae Boyz
won on last two occasions that Honduras visited Jamaica, with
Honduras conceding six goals, while scoring one (3-0 and 3-1).
The Reggae Boyz edged Trinidad and Tobago 1-0 in their opening
game at the National Stadium on February 28, and followed up with
a 0-4 loss away to Mexico on March 25. Honduras had a 2-2 draw
away to Costa Rica, but were beaten 1-2 by the United States at
home in their second game. The CONCACAF group is led by the United
States with a perfect six points, followed by Costa Rica on four,
Mexico and Jamaica on three, Honduras with one and Trinidad and
Tobago, yet to get off the mark. Teams -- Jamaica (Probable starting
11) - Donovan Ricketts, Shavar Thomas, Ian Goodison, Marco McDonald,
Ricardo Gardner, Fabian Davis, Jamie Lawrence, Andy Williams,
Theodore Whitmore, Deon Burton and Onandi Lowe. Honduras -- Noel
Valladares, Junior Morales, Ricky Garcia, Jaime Rosales, Jose
Clavasquin, Samuel Caballero, Nimrod Medina, Hector Gutierrez,
Rony Morales, Maynor Suazo, Marco Mejia, Jose Luis Pineda, Amado
Guevara, Francisco Pavon, Julio Cesar Leon, Carlos Pavon, David
Suazo, Juan Manuel Carcamo and Milton Nunez. In other games today
the United States will host Costa Rica while Trinidad & Tobago
is at home against Mexico.
U17
ACTION: Jamaica Fall To USA
April 18
Jamaica U 17 lost 2-1 to the USA last night at the Robert R Herman
Stadium in the opening match of the CONCACAF Group 'A' qualifying
FIFA Under-17 world championship. Jamaica: Richard McCallum, Copeland
Lewis, Kieron Bernard, Jermaine Hardy, Kowri Pickersgill, Maurice
Johnson, Leon Williams, Conrad Hunt (Akeem Priestley), Ramon-D
Bailey, Richard West (Andre Whyte), Luton Sheldon. United States:
Adam Schuerman, Erwin Diaz, Craig Copano, Jordan Stone, Chad Marshall,
Phillip Griffin, Edward Johnson (Paul Johnson), Santino Quaranta,
Jordan Harvey, Michael Magee, Christopher Lancos.
Marshall
Scores Winning Goal
April 16
Jamaican International, Tyrone Marshall scored a second-half goal
giving the Miami Fusion a 1-0 win over the New England Revolution
in the US Major League Soccer (MLS) Saturday night. Marshall goal
came 10 minutes into the second-half after a pass from Diego Serna,
Marshall hit it one time past goalkeeper Juergen Sommer. Marshal's
former Miami Fusions teammate Andy Williams played for his new
club, the New England Revolution, playing with fellow Jamaican
Wolde Harris .
BOLTON
WINS
April 16
Bolton Wanderers had a 2-0 victory against Crystal Palace. Ricardo"
BIB"I Gardner played well despite missing an easy header.
Bolton are still in third 3 points behind Blackburn. Deon Burton
got a RED card today for Derby County in their 2-0 win against
Leicester City in the EPL. Trinidad forward Stern John scored
for Nottingham Forest in their 1-0 win. Walter's Boyd Swansea
City Football Club were relegated today after a 1-0 lose to Port
Vale. More
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MICA
HYDE INVITED AGAIN
April 14
Mica Hyde has been invited to represent the Reggae Boyz in their
upcoming World Cup qualifier against Honduras. The 26-year-old
midfielder is also eligible to play for England and Trinidad.
Mica was born in England to a Jamaican farther and his mother
is from Trinidad. More
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DAWES
JOINS RAPIDS
April 13
Veteran reggae Boyz defender Christopher Dawes, has signed a four-year
contract with the Colorado Rapids of Major League Soccer. Dawes,
26, has made over 80 appearances for Jamaica and has scored 2
goals. He is currently a member of the Jamaican team preparing
for the "Reggae Boyz" crucial World Cup qualifier against Honduras
on April 25. More
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DC
United Tops Arnett Again
April 12
Three-time US Major League Soccer (MLS) champions, DC United,
defeated Jamaica's Arnett Gardens 2-1 in the return leg of the
CONCACAF Giants Cup football championship RFK Stadium in Washington.
In the first leg held in Jamaica, Arnett Gardens fell 3-0 to DC
United.
Tragedy
In South Africa
April 12
46 people died when South Africa's top 2 club clashed Tuesday
night in Johannesburg. Official claimed too many tickets were
sold for the game, this resulted in a stampeded.
Walter
Boyd strikes twice for Swansea
April 11
Goals from Jamaican international Walter Boyd in the 75' and 90'
gave Swansea a much deserved 3-1 victory over FA semifinalist
Wycombe. The Swans came from behind to claim all three points,
dragging visitors Wycombe back into the relegation scrap in the
process. It was Reggae Boy Walter Boyd who was the hero at the
final whistle, netting two goals as he made his first league start
since the trip to Bournemouth in December. With 15 minutes remaining
in the game Romosenta a perfect ball for Boyd to latch onto outside
the box. The Jamaican still had a lot to do, as he cut past McCarthy
and Bates, before firing an unstoppable drive just inside TaylorÕs
right hand post for his first goal of the game. The Swans sealed
the three points into stoppage time with a wonderful strike from
Boyd who picked up a clearance 20 yards out and unleash a fierce
volley that was still gathering speed as it rocketed past Taylor
into the top right. More
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Omar
Gordon called to Squad
April 10
Duhaney Park's OMAR Gordon is the only new invitee to the 24-man
squad named by the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) for Jamaica's
next World Cup qualifier against Honduras at the National Stadium
on April 25. Gordon plays midfield for Duhaney Park. The squad
will also see the return of Reno's goalkeeper, Aaron Lawrence,
who was out of action for over two months with a fractured ankle.
Technical Director Clovis de Oliveira has kept 10 Under-20 players,
as they too continue preparations for the World Youth Cup finals,
which will be held in Argentina in June. The full squad is Donovan
Ricketts, Leon Gordon, Sean Sawyers, Aaron Lawrence, Fabian Davis,
Chris Dawes, Linval Dixon, Kevon Harris, Marco McDonald, Shane
Stevens, Shavar Thomas, Claude Davis, Wolry Wolfe, Shane Crawford,
Omar Daley, Fabian Dawkins, Sean Fraser, Omar Gordon, Fabian Blake,
Fabian Taylor, Craig Gordon, Onandi Lowe, Ray Graham and Christopher
Nicholas. More
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All
is not lost for T&T
Former Trinidad and Tobago captain, David Nakhid, says that the
"Soca Warriors" despite losses in their first two games, beaten
1-0 by Jamaica in February and 3-0 by Costa Rica last month, still
have a chance to be one of the top three teams in the CONCACAF
Final. T&T will play next on April 25 against Mexico. The
37-year-old Nakhid, who last represented T&T at the 2000 Gold
Cup said that the Mexico match will be critical and a must win
situation for Trinidad and Tobago.
Marshall
Signs Long Term Deal with MLS
April 5
The Miami Fusion have signed Jamaica's Tyrone Marshall to long-term
contract with MLS. the 26 year old Marshall, scored the only goal
in the Reggae Boyz 1-0 victory over Trinidad and Tobago in February
and has become a key player in Jamaica's quest to qualify for
the World Cup. More
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World
Cup Qualifying -
CONCACAF Jamaica vs Honduras April 25 at 9:30pm ET/6:30pm PT LIVE
via closed-circuit TV. Call 1-800-897-8181 for more information.
US
vs JA (tickets and Charters available now!)
The Reggae Boyz Supporterz Club is pleased to announce the availability
of tickets to the US vs Jamaica game at Foxboro Stadium on Sunday,
Oct 7th. Tickets for club members will be reserved! Please note
that although a limited number of tickets will be available to
non-members on a first-come first-serve basis, the emphasis will
be on package deals. Package deals, meaning charter buses. The
plan as of now is to have three charter buses from the New York
area and another from Washington D.C. A bus is also being considered
from Boston. In New York, one bus each will leave from Brooklyn,
Bronx and Queens. A ticket to the game plus round trip bus transportation
will cost each MEMBER $70.00 from New York. From D.C. the cost
will be $90.00 and $50.00 from Boston. For NON-MEMBERS, the New
York and D.C. packages will cost an extra $10.00. $5.00 more if
you're in Boston. Individual game tickets to members will be $30.00.
Prices for non-members will be $37.00. Please note that these
tickets if purchased individually, will cost you $45.00, service
charge not inclusive! Stadium seating is located in section 208
and possibly 209. Please follow the link below for Foxboro seating
chart: http://beta.collectingchannel.com/images/stadium_occupant/5aa2e1c3d6f186c823b02f
4d03e2aa4c.gif We asked that those of you who plan on making the
trip to Boston by one of our charter buses, send your payment
in as early as possible. Seats are available on a first-come first-serve
basis here too. It is extremely important that you indicate to
us which bus you'd rather take, Brooklyn, Queens etc. This is
necessary to help prevent us under-booking or over-booking as
the case might be. We urge you to tell your family and friends
about our charters and hope that you, along with them, will join
us on the trip to Foxboro in support of the 'Boyz. Contact: Archie@reggaeboyzsc.com
or Portia@reggaeboyzsc.com More
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Arnett
Gardens Fall To DC United
May 5
A
crowd of about 8,000 watched Jamaica's Arnett Gardens fall 3-0
to DC United of the United States MLS. Striker Raul Diaz Arce
scored two goals in the 39th and 66th (penalty) minutes and Carey
Tallery scored in the 59th giving DC United a comfortable win
over their Jamaican hosts. Both teams will meet in the return
leg at the RFK Stadium in Washington next Wednesday at 9:00 pm.
Teams; Arnett Gardens: Julian McLeish, Eugene Barnes, William
Richards, Kevin Eldemire, Cornel Chin-Sue (Leroy Smith 67), Jermaine
Benjamin (Jonathan Williams 63), Gerald Neil, Fabian Davis, Kwame
Richardson (Byron Earl 67), Kevin Wilson and Denton Shedden. DC
United: Mark Simpson, Carey Tallery, Mark Watson, Eric Denton,
Ryan Nelson, Brian Kamler, Marco Etcheverry (Bryan Namoff 77),
Chris Albright (, Bobby Convey, Graig Zaidie and Raul Diaz Arce.
More
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Arnett
Gardens to Meet DC United
April 4
Jamaica's Arnett Gardens, and three-time US Major League Soccer
(MLS) champions, DC United, meet today in a quarter-final series
of the first ever CONCACAF Giants Cup football championship at
the Tony Spaulding Sports Complex this afternoon at 3:00, with
the return leg to be played at the RFK Stadium in Washington DC
on Wednesday, April 11. Arnett Gardens reached the quarter-finals
after defeating SV Transvaal of Suriname 6-2 on aggregate. Players
to watch include Kevin "Pele" Wilson, who also plays in the United
States A-League for the Montreal Impacts. The winners of the competition
gets a first prize of US$50,000 with the runners getting US$40,000,
third place will receive US$35,000 and fourth place US$30,000.
The Arnett Gardens final 11 will be selected from: Selvin Collins,
Julian McLeish, Eugene Barnes, Kevin Eldemire, William Richards,
Marciano Benjamin, Gerald Neil, Cornel Chin-Sue, Fabian Davis,
Denton Shedden, Kierald McLeod, Leroy Smith, Byron Earl, Sebeko
Reid, Kevin Blair, Jonathan Williams, Kwame Richardson and Kevin
Wilson.
SEBA RELOCATES
April 4
Seba United has relocated to Falmouth from Montego Bay, and will
play their first Craven 'A' National Premier League game against
Hazard United at Elleston Wakeland field. The Jamaica Football
Federation (JFF) banned Seba's former home field, Herbert Morrison
Technical High School because of complaints received from some
teams that have played there.
JAMAICANS
IN THE MLS
April 4
Jamaica's midfielder Andy Williams has been signed by the New
England Revolution. Williams will be playing for his third team
in the MLS league. He started his MLS career with the Columbus
Crew and moved to the the Miami Fusion in the 2000 season, scoring
four goals and recording four assists. The former University of
Rhode Island All-American has played more than 30 times for JamaicaÕs
national team. More
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The Colorado Rapids has signed Jamaica-born defender, Robin Fraser
on Monday from the Los Angeles Galaxy for the 2001season. Fraser
is a four-time MLS All-Star; 1996, 1998, 1999 and 2000 and once
played with Jamaican forward, Walter Boyd. Colorado opens their
season Saturday in Fort Lauderdale against the Miami Fusion.
JAMAICA
SLIPS IN STANDINGS
March 29
Jamaica slipped to
fourth in the current CONCACAF World Cup qualifying standings
as the Unites States and Costa Rica had impressive wins.The United
States had a 2-1 win
over Honduras in San Pedro Sula
last night. Goals were from skipper Ernie Stewart and Clint Mathis
They now have
a maximum 6 points from two games. In
the other game played last night in San Jose, Costa Rica defeated
Trinidad and Tobago
3-0. Steven Bryce and
substitute Paulo Wanchope (2) goals did the trick.
The next round of matches
will see Jamaica hosting Honduras, Trinidad and Tobago hosting
Mexico and the United States taking on Costa Rica, all on Wednesday,
April 25.
Below
are the current CONCACAF standing:
| Team
|
P |
W |
D |
L |
GF |
GA |
Pts
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| USA |
2 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
1 |
6 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Costa Rica |
2 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
5 |
2 |
4
|
| Mexico |
2 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
4 |
2 |
3 |
| Jamaica |
2 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
4 |
3
|
| Honduras |
2 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
3 |
4 |
1
|
| T&T |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
4 |
0 |
See Jan-March News
