Barbados Qualifies for Round 2 of the CFU Cup

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1 FOOTBALL BARBADOS ASSOCIATION FOUNDED 1910 VOL. 1 ISSUE 3 - OCTOBER 2014 Barbados Qualifies for Round 2 of the CFU Cup Bridgetown, Barbados - The Barbados Senior Men s national team has qualified for Round 2 of In this Issue President s Address 2 Barbados vs Bonaire 3 Men s Caribbean Cup Round 1 Group 3 3 Barbados Under 17 Giving Back 4 Referee Jared Maloney 4 Fitness 5 Community Corner 6 Trivia 6 Players BIO 7 U11 & U9 Youth Champions 8 the Caribbean Football Union Cup. The team made this accomplishment in Martinique recently playing in Group 3 between September 1st-8th. However, it was not an easy task. Here is a recap of Group 3. Suriname vs Barbados Neither team wanted to lose their first match and fought tooth and nail. Barbados took an early lead in the 69th minute with a goal coming from Rommel Burgess but Jerney Faerber of Suriname was allowed to equalize in the 80th minute. The match ended in a tame 1 all draw in what seemed to be a keenly contested match. Barbados Senior Men s National Team posing with Coach Colin Forde (2nd right standing) and Marcus Falopa (right standing) and trainer Azard Weekes ( left standing) Martinique vs Barbados Barbados looked like the obvious winners taking a two nil lead in the first half. Defender Ricardio Morris found the back of Martinique s net as early as the 13th minute while Carl Joseph doubled the lead in the 30th. However, the second half took a turn for the worse as captain Emerson Boyce scored an own goal in the 57th minute. After that the Martinique players got a glimmer of hope and came at the Bajans with everything they had. Gael Germany equalised in the 68th minute and Jose Goron sealed the deal in the 81st minute. 1

2 THE PRESIDENT'S CORNER Randy Harris President A new BFA beckons Nothing else but positive changes brightens up the darkest day. In 104 years of football history the BFA brings to you a home for football. One could only wish that so many great players who are not with us could witness the opening of the new administrative building. However, the BFA has not only made physical changes. As recent as August 30th, the constitution was revised at a special general meeting held at the Sir Garfield Sports Complex in Wildey. As a result, the Barbados Football Association will soon become an incorporated organization, which not only satisfies the requirements of FIFA but takes the governance of the Association to a new level. This year the association was able to enter several of our national teams in regional competitions. The senior women's team participated in the Caribbean leg of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers and for the first time ever in CONCACAF there was a Girls Under 15 tournament in which we competed. Our under 20 team participated in preliminary round of the FIFA World Cup and although they did not make it to the second round they remained unbeaten. However, the under 17 men's team made it to the second round of the Caribbean leg in the FIFA U17 World Cup qualifiers. In addition, it is with great joy to report that the senior men's team qualified for the round 2 in the CFU Cup. More exciting times are ahead as October promises to be an exciting month and the start to a new era in Barbados' football community. We feel honoured to be part of the Soccerex Americas forum to be held in Barbados on the 21st and 22nd of October. This is the biggest Soccerex expo in the world when the country welcomes a number of potential investors. The BFA is very happy to be a part of such a memorable event and hopes that this event will open doors for future success, not only for the game of football, but for the country on a whole. Soccerex as part of their contribution will be hosting a showcase, where players from the national U17 and U20 selection will be trying to impress top coaches in the hopes of getting chosen for trials professionally. 2

3 CFU TOURNAMENTS Barbados vs Bonaire Men s Caribbean Cup Round 1 Group 3 This match was simply a do or die for both teams as either side needed to win in order to qualify for round 2. But this game came down to who wanted it more. Barbados handed Bonaire a 4-1 thumping and sent them packing. Captain Emerson Boyce opened the scoring with a 55th minute strike, Romario Harewood slotted home a goal in the 67th and Mario Harte's double strike in the 74th and 76th minutes added insult to injury. Bonaire was able to salvage some pride as Yurick Sienpaul converted a penalty kick in the 90th. Round 2 takes place October 6th - 14th in which 16 teams will take part. GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands In the inaugural CONCACAF Under-15 Girls Championship. Barbados U15 finished at the bottom of Group B. Barbados was defeated in all three of their matches in Group B of the CONCACAF Under 15 Girls Championship. Last week in their first game they lost 4 nil to Trinidad and Tobago at the Ed Bush Sports Complex, conceding goals in the 16th, 28th, 46th and 49th minutes. Also losing 3-0 to Honduras at the Truman Bodden Sports Complex in their second game- goals were scored in the 25th, 60th and 68th minutes. Last night the girls suffered their heaviest defeat in the championship 7-1 to Bermuda. Leilanni Nesbeth scored a hat-trick for Bermuda with goals coming in the 5th, 16th and 49th minutes. While Teyah Lindo's double strike came in the 33rd and 34th minutes. Tae-eja Bean and Symira Barrell scored a goal each in the 66th and 67th minute respectively. However, Shaunte Carrington scored the only goal for Barbados in the 20th minute. 3 Team manager Jacqueline Agard indicated that this was the first time most of the girls were actually playing football and it was a major learning curve for the girls; however, we would be an improved team for future tournaments. FOOTBALLING EVENTS!!! Barbados Senior Men's team off to Haiti October 6th -12th Barbados U17 Men's off to Haiti October 17th - 23rd SOCCEREX AMERICAS October 21st - 22nd CONCACAF D License November 10th - 13th

4 Barbados Under 17 Giving Back!!!! NATIONAL TEAMS U17 Cleans Hastings Rock Beach Barbados under-17 football team which recently qualified for round two (2) of the Caribbean Football Union competition is not only reaping success but also giving back to the community. On Saturday, September 6th 2014 the young men cleaned Hastings Rock beach in Christ Church to demonstrate their appreciation for the environment and ensure that the surroundings were as clean as possible. Head coach for the team, Colin Harewood said, It s important the young men perform community service activities as part of their molding process, as well as demonstrating their patriotism. Harewood added the team is actively training and will be competing for a place in the CONCACAF group as they inch closer to their ultimate dream in the FIFA under - 17 World Cup in Chile next year. Name: Jared Maloney REFEREE Age: 19 Club/School: Parish Land FC Parish: Christ Church Favourite Footballer: Petr Cech Favorite Football Team: Chelsea Favorite Boots: Adidas Years in Service: 2 Overseas Tours: None Best Moment in Football: Reaching top flight refereeing in Barbados in 2014 Worst moment in Football: Ball going through my legs goalkeeper for Parish Land FC How would you in improve your football skills/ abilities: Attending training often and staying fit 4

5 FITNESS : Serious Business REFEREES FITNESS Andrew Belgrave MA Fitness Instructor, BFA Referee Committee Former FIFA Assistant Referee Football over the years has changed, becoming faster, more tactical and technical. The refereeing team has not been left behind. Scientific studies have been conducted on the game and players to improve performance. Refereeing has also benefited from such research looking specifically at the fitness performance and demands of the referee team. FIFA has trained fitness instructors worldwide to oversee this important component of refereeing. Top referees and assistant referees internationally, regionally and locally are highly trained athletes. They are expected to be knowledgeable in the Laws of the Game, pass written tests, video tests and be assessed by trained assessors regularly. A major part of their training regime is dedicated to reaching peak physical fitness and maintaining that through the season. FIFA officials such as Adrian Skeete and Gillian Martindale are under strict training guidelines. They run fitness test regularly (4 or more per year) and use a POLAR System (wristwatch and heart monitor, supplied by FIFA) which measures the heart rate to make sure that they train at maximum levels each and every time (4 to 5 days per week). The POLAR is also worn during games. These results are sent weekly to fitness supervisors at FIFA and CONCACAF for evaluation and feedback. Referee fitness involves speed, endurance, strength, agility, coordination, flexibility, injury prevention, diet, rest and many other areas. The referee s fitness may affect decisions that can decide goal/no goal situations, penalty/no penalty, yellow or red cards and ultimately which team wins/loses or draws the match. These important decisions that referees make can cause a team s promotion/demotion resulting in the gain or loss of millions or thousands of dollars, loss of contracts for players, team management and staff, loss of sponsorship, etc. Referees realize the importance of correct decision making based on all facts available. The tired (unfit) referee may not only be too far from an incident to correctly assess it, but may not have an appropriate angle to see the entire picture clearly or be mentally exhausted. Fitness testing is examined on the athletic track and the field of play. Failure of any test is reported to FIFA, CONCACAF and CFU and FIFA officials may not be given any international games or taken off of the FIFA list completely. Locally, the unfit officials may be demoted from the top leagues. So next time you see local FIFA and Premier League officials in a game, understand that their commitment to fitness is indeed very serious business. 5

6 Community Corner August 22nd 2014 at 5:51 pm A field behind the Sir Garfield Sobers Sports Complex Wildey, St. Michael FOOTBALL TRIVIA His parents are Barbadian, he captained the England football team and became a manager after his playing career? A. Ian Wright B. Emmerson Boyce C. Paul Ince D. John Barnes Who is the first Barbadian player to represent a Major League Soccer team? A. Norman Forde B. Mario Harte C. Romelle Burgess D. Elston Seale Which player represented Barbados in both cricket and football? Hint: This individual was a goalkeeper and had a short stint at Notre Dame A. Victor 'Gas' Clarke B. Reginald 'Reggie' Haynes C. Sir Garfield Sobers D. Sir Clyde Walcott Select the Caribbean team that first made it to a FIFA World Cup finals. A. Jamaica B. Cuba C. Trinidad & Tobago D. Haiti Answers to August Trivia: Team with 16 titles - (C) Weymouth Wales Teams with 3 appearances in FIFA World Cup finals - (D) Germany VS Argentina Player who represented Queen's Park Rangers in 95' - 96' - (D) Gregory 'Lalu' Goodridge First Barbadian to score a goal on English soil in a recognized game - (A) Reginald 'Reggie' Haynes Correction: Cosmos U17 were second runners up in this year's COCA- COLA Youth Tournament 6

7 Age: 24 Meet Shona Evelyn Defender Club/School: University of the West Indies Parish: St. Michael Favourite Footballer: Ronaldo # 9 Favorite Football Team: Real Madrid Meet Kishmar Primus Goalkeeper Name: Kishmar Primus Favorite Boots: None Age: 16 Club/School: Daryll Jordan Secondary School Parish: St. Michael Favourite Footballer: David De Gea Favorite Football Team: Manchester United Favorite Boots: Adidas Overseas Tours: Canada, Dominican Republic U17 Men 2014 Best Moment in Football: Topping group 3 in the first round of the Caribbean Football Union U17 competition Worst moment in Football: Losing in a final to Barbados Soccer Academy 5-0 How would you in improve your football skills/ abilities: Simply giving my best at training and in games. Overseas Tours: U20 World Cup qualifiers 2006 in Cuba Friendly International St. Vincent Senior Women's World Cup Qualifiers 2010 Semi-pro Women s League Trinidad & Tobago 2012 Senior Women s Women s Teams Puerto Rico 2014 Best Moment in Football: During the 2010 World Cup Qualifiers in Trinidad against Guyana, i made an unbelievable slide tackle as the last person in the defense stopping a one on one opportunity against my goalkeeper. Worst moment in Football: Scoring an own goal in the World Cup Qualifiers in 2006 in Cuba. Although my team was leading 3-0 I still felt sad that only goal I scored in the tournament was an own goal. How would you in improve your football skills/ abilities: I would improve my football skills and abilities by training harder and if that doesn't work train even harder because practice makes permanent. 7

8 Randy Harris President Joyce Stewart Gen Secretary Edwyn Wood Editor Ashley Scott Project Manager Gregory O. Thompson Production Cons. The Barbados Football Association Marble Complex, Fontabelle, St. Michael Phone: Fax: Website: Facebook: wwww.facebook.com/barbadosfa 8