Big Story
There was something for pretty much everyone yesterday, an all-day footballing extravaganza that
began with Germany overcoming her many doubters by beating Hiddink's tactically astute Russia in
the Luzhniki Stadium, and ended with the United States overcoming a lethargic start and a
forty-seventh minute goal by beating Honduras 3-2 in front of a hostile crowd of forty thousand at
the Estadio Olimpico Metropolitano.
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Soccerblog 10 October @ 07:51 AM EST
Not a literal reference to the Honduran coup which ousted Manuel Zelaya but the decision not to
broadcast the match by the Honduran soccer federation.
From the US soccer website:
" In regards to the U.S. Men's National Team's match against Honduras on October 10, the rights
are owned by the Honduras federation, which chose to sell the U.
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With J Hutcherson -- A little over a day left, and is there really much of anything else that can
be added to the build for USA - Honduras? Crucial for both teams. Broader political implications
for the host country. US fans made to work to even see the game. Last chance for the home fans to
put the Estadio Olimpico in the same sentence as Saprissa and Azteca.
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By FRANCO PANIZO
MIAMI- When the U.S. national team started practice on Wednesday, there was a
familiar face back in practice. The face was that of Frankie Hejduk.
Hejduk made his return to a U.S. national team camp after a five month hiatus due to various
injuries.
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The Honduran National Team is set for the October 10th World Cup Qualifier against the United
States at Estadio Olimpico. GOALKEEPERS: Noel Valladares, Donis Escober, Ricardo Canales DEFENDERS:
Victor Bernardez, Osman Chavez, Maynor Figueroa, Boniek Garcia, Emilio Izaguirre, Erick Norales,
Carlos Palacios, Mauricio Sabillon MIDFIELDERS: Edgard Alvarez, Julio Cesar Leon, Ramón Nunez,
Amado Guevara, Wilson Palacios, Hendry Thomas, Danilo Turcios, Melvin Valladares FORWARDS: Carlos
Pavon, Carlo Costly, Walter Martinez, Jerry Palacios, David Suazo
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See The Cup 24 August @ 01:35 AM EST
It was a green weekend. The 21st round of Campeonato Brasileiro smiled to Palmeiras and
Goias.
Palmeiras played at home a decisive match against Inter, a contender for the title. Despite the
beautiful goal by Juliano for the visitors, Palmeiras had a brilliant participation of Diego
Souza.
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Solo Tigres 16 August @ 11:30 AM EST
Jornada 4
Primera División  Apertura 2009
Pumas UNAM vs Tigres UANL
Estadio OlÃmpico Universitario
Domingo 16 Agosto 12:00 p.m.
Jornada 4: Tigres UANL vs Pumas
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