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[Futbol] Mexico vs Belize World Cup Qualifier in Houston

Discussion in 'Other Sports' started by JuLiO-R-, Apr 15, 2008.

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  1. JuLiO-R-

    JuLiO-R- Member

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    Can't wait! I know I'll be there. :D

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    http://www.chron.com/disp/commnts.mpl/chronicle/5702599.html

    April 15, 2008, 4:27PM
    Mexico's World Cup campaign to start at Reliant
    No. 16 El Tri will take on No. 171 Belize on June 15

    By BERNARDO FALLAS
    Copyright 2008 Houston Chronicle

    Mexico will begin the long road toward South Africa 2010 at Reliant Stadium, of all places.

    In a David versus Goliath-type matchup, El Tri, ranked 16th in the world, will take on No. 171 Belize on June 15 -- Father’s Day – in the first leg of a CONCACAF World Cup qualifying series, organizers announced Tuesday.

    The match will Belize's home leg of the second-round series. Mexico will host the return leg June 21.

    The tiny Central American nation is being forced to play its abroad because it lacks the proper infrastructure to host a FIFA-sanctioned match.

    “It’s been hard for us,” Belize Football Federation president Bertie Chimilio said. “We don’t have the facilities we need (in Belize).”

    The match will mark the first time a World Cup qualifier is played in Houston. Previously, Reliant Stadium served as a host venue to two CONCACAF Gold Cups as well as a number of international friendlies, including two U.S.-Mexico sellouts.

    “We hope (the match) continues to set the stage for Houston to be a World Cup stop when the tournament returns to the United States,” said Jamey Rootes, head of Lone Star Sports and Entertainment, which is organizing the match alongside Traffic Sports.

    Tickets for the match are not on sale, yet.

    Mexico next plays China on Wednesday (9 p.m., Telemundo) in a World Cup qualifier warmup in Seattle. The match will mark the debut of Jesus Ramirez as interim coach of El Tri.

    http://www.chron.com/disp/commnts.mpl/chronicle/5702599.html
     
    #1 JuLiO-R-, Apr 15, 2008
  2. SwoLy-D

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    Gives me 2 months to save $1/day. :eek:
     
    #2 SwoLy-D, Apr 15, 2008
  3. percicles

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    Vamos Belize!!!!!
     
    #3 percicles, Apr 16, 2008
  4. rodrick_98

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    don't they primarily speak english down there?
     
    #4 rodrick_98, Apr 16, 2008
  5. SwoLy-D

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    :cool: MEX vs. CHI at Seattle Qwest Field's artificial turf on TELEMUNDO.

    Eff you, percicles. Eff you, sir.
     
    #5 SwoLy-D, Apr 16, 2008
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  6. aboinamedray

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    yes, english is the primary language in belize
     
    #6 aboinamedray, Apr 16, 2008
  7. SwoLy-D

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    I meant to post this this morning, but I didn't post it:
    Sir,

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    Si serás bruto, percicles :rolleyes:. Se escribe "Belice." :p
     
    #7 SwoLy-D, Apr 16, 2008
  8. david_rocket

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    Yep, Im going to see that game Swoly-D

    Vamos México!!!
     
    #8 david_rocket, Apr 16, 2008
  9. Aceshigh7

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    Would love to see Belize win.
     
    #9 Aceshigh7, Apr 17, 2008
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