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Renovation of parc Sainte Thérèse
Here is a picture of the new and improved Park Sainte Therese in Petion-Ville, Haiti.
The new stadium is likely to be used for school children mainly. However, It looks very impressive. Looking from a distence, parc Sainte Thérèse looks equiped to welcome any international team.
In the meantime, other criticised the government for using money we don't have to improve the stadium
Soccer in Haiti
Soccer is considered "Sport Roi" or the King of sports for Haitians. Called foutbòl, the sports is being managed by the Fédération Haïtienne de Football which represents the governing body for football in Haiti.
The main stadiom to play football in haiti is Stade Sylvio Cator located in Port-au-Prince. The Haitian National team has made one memorable appearance at the FIFA World Cup, in 1974 in Germany
Our soccer may not be all that today, however, Haiti has one of the longest football traditions in the Caribbean
Disabled Soccer Player in Haiti
Signalling an outlook of hope after the devastation caused by the 2010 earthquake, perhaps no group has come further than the soccer team, Zaryen, made up of all-amputee players, a first for Haiti. Showing signs of their success, the team scheduled their first ever tour to the United States, where they will visit New York and Washington D.C., hosting clinics and having matches, demonstrating their skill, perseverance and innovative use of prosthetics.
U.S. Hosts 2013 CONCACAF Gold Cup
U.S. is holding the 12th Annual Gold Cup in July. Competition will begin at the Rose Bowl and end at Soldier Field.
Twelve teams are competing, the winner to challenge the 2015 Gold Cup winner in a one-match game.
Mexico's Raul Jimenez will help the national team hold onto the Cup title.
South Region teams will vie to capture first place. Trinidad/Tobago is expected to win in their division.
North / Central American division team USA is the favorite to win the Cup.
Cesare Prandelli Traumatized by 2-2 Tie against Haiti - Italy
Cesare Prandelli, Azzurris' coach, can't believe Les Grenadiers evened the final score 2-2 at Rio de Janeiro stadium. With two goals by Claudio Marchisio and Emanuele Giaccherini before half time, at 2-0, Prandelli felt certain of a win.
In the last two quarters, Olrish Saurel and Jean Philippe Peguero scored, making it a tie game, 2-2. Prandelli feels humiliated that 63rd ranked underdog Haiti managed to catch up with the Azzurris in the last ten seconds of the game.
Coach Prandelli Dumbfounded by Tie Score against Haiti - Italy
Azzurris coach, Cesare Prandelli, feels disgraced Haiti tied the final score 2-2 at Rio de Janeiro stadium. Italy had made two goals against scoreless Haiti by half time by team members Marchisio and Giaccherini for a 2-0 lead.
But Haiti surprised with two goals by Olrish Saurel and Jean Philippe Peguero in quarter four, to tie at 2-2 with seconds left. Prandelli says too many changes in team lineup caused underdog Haiti to tie against them.
Coach Prandelli Paralyzed by Tie Game against Haiti - Italy
Azzurris' coach, Cesare Prandelli, is ashamed Les Grenadiers tied them 2-2 at Rio de Janeiro arena. Prandelli was confident of a win with goals made by Emanuele Giaccherini and Claudio Marchisio. But Olrish Saurel and Jean Philippe Peguero evened the score 2-2 in the final quarter.
Prandelli says the tie game with Haiti is devastating, and he will make sure his team will be playing better in a few days. Haiti is ranked 63rd in FIFA standings.
Haiti's Tie Game against Italy World Champs
At Rio de Janeiro, Haiti shocked Italy with a 2-2 tie game. Haiti has not played at the World Cup since 1974.
Italy scored first within 19 seconds of opening play. Goal two, executed 18 minutes before the end of the second quarter, gave Italy a 2-0 lead.
In the final 10 minutes of play Jean-Eudes Maurice gained a penalty. Olrish Saurel then scored for 2-1. With seconds left, Jean-Philippe Peguero slammed home a goal, tying Italy 2-2.
Haiti Ties Italy in Final Play
In Rio de Janeiro, Les Grenadiers stunned Azzurris in a 2-2 tie. Les Grenadiers has not competed in the World Cup since 1974.
Azzurris made first goal 19 seconds into the game. Second goal was accomplished 18 minutes towards the finish of the second quarter, Azzurris leading 2-0.
Scoreless Les Grenadiers netted a penalty ten minutes before games end by Jean-Eudes Maurice. Olrish Saurel then raised the score 2-1. Jean-Philippe, with seconds remaining, rocketed home a goal, finishing the game 2-2.
Haiti Surprises Italy with a Tie Game
Haiti played Italy in Rio de Janeiro and stunned with a 2-2 tie. Haiti has not vied for the World Cup since 1974.
Italy scored quickly, 19 seconds after games start. The next goal came 18 minutes near the end of quarter two. Azzurris led 2-0.
Jean-Eudes Maurice captured a penalty ten minutes towards completion of the game. The score was raised 2-1 by Olrish Saurel. Seconds before game over, Jean-Philippe Peguero kicked home a goal, final score 2-2.