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Hankook Verdes United VS Cruz Azul tonight

Hello Hankook Verdes Fans!

This is Israel from israel.com.bz, www.red4.bz and www.verdes.bz

This email serves as a reminder that Hankook Verdes plays Cruz Azul
today at 8 P.M Belize time and it will be shown live on Telefutura.
If you’re in Belize City thats Channel 97 on C.B.C Cable

We had hoped to launch the Official Verdes Website at www.verdes.bz
but unfortunately we were not able to receive all the content
necessary from the team co-ordinators to launch the site. However
we have spoken to them and have agreed to the launching of the site
as soon as possible.  Hopefully we can do so before the return game
which is set to be played in Jalapa, Guatemala on Sept. 3rd.

So to all you who are looking for information on the sites and on
google please rest assured that we are working on getting as much
info out.

In the meantime enjoy the game tonight!

Israel, Amilcar & Verdes.bz 1 week ago Comments (View)

Hankook Verdes United are champions of champions, official website coming soon!

http://www.channel5belize.com/#a14

Above is the link to Channel 5’s James Adderly take on the weekend game that saw Verdes defeat Super League Champions Texmar Boys to become Belize’s Champions of Champions. That means, they have won the B.P.F.L league and defeated the super league (the 2nd semi-pro league of Belize).  I knew Verdes was to win, but i hear Texmar boys gave a great game.

In other news, talks are in with Sergio Chuc & Verde’s team coordinator to start working on their official website which will be hosted on http://www.verdes.bz  so go over and sign up if you want to know when the site is up.  We are in the process of receiving content for the site and as soon as everything is finalized the site will be uploaded as we already have the design ready.

Go Verdes!!

1 month ago Comments (View)

Belize's Hankook Verdes VS Mexico's Cruz Azul !!!

What the hell!!! I think one of the most exciting matches ever!  Hankook Verdes my very own home team vs one of Mexico’s Power houses in football!

and how are we to do this? in the Concacaf Champions League, no less. While i had hoped for a smaller team, as luck would have it Belizeans would face up against Mexicans in the second competition for the year.

Though I think that Cruz Azul is not playing all that great, even if they finished runner up this season… i think they were not playing as cohesively as the greater Cruz Azul teams.  Never the less nobody can dispute they are one of the biggest team in Mexico.  And imagine they will come to the Norman Broaster Stadium!!!  Of course i’ll be there to cheer Verdes along.

In fact, bigup to the Mexican fan who contacted me through the blog and asked if we plan to go to see the game in Cruz Azul’s Estadio Azul.  We are already making plans and i think some of my cousins, friends & my brothers will definately make the trip.

As soon as i find out exact dates and where we can get tickets, (hopefully online on ticketmaster) i’ll let you know.  I’ll aslo be giving away a ticket to the Game at Mexico to the first Belizean Verdes fan that posts a reply on this blog thread.

Go Verdes!! Go Belize!!

2 months ago Comments (View)

Wicked Weekend! Hankook Verdes are the new champions of Belize!

After 22 years!! finally for all Verdes fans the wait is over!

Verdes won the league in dramatic fashion yesterday.

In what could only be considered a dose of their own medicine, B.D.F lost at their own game: Defense.

From the begining of the game, Verdes came out determined to end the 22 years draught.  Within minutes… Daniel Jimenez handed a pass to his brother Orland “Leech” Jimenez, the big hero of the game (though he was injured from the previous games, he showed grit and came out to play and win). Leech did not waste that pass and put the ball to the right hand side of the net.. pass veterean goalkeeper Charlie Slusher.

Verdes continued pushing, but alas, the second goal was not to come… but it didn’t matter… the 1-0 was enough for the BIG, BIG, Win. 

The second half was a different ball game, looks like the coach told the team to forget playing football and just play like the were defending their nation in war. And this they did, eventhough the B.D.F were a threat during the entire second half, Verdes played one of the most physical matches ever, ask the B.D.F they were on the receiving end, with as much as 3 of their players getting injured.  It also reflected when the referee gave a red card to one of the central defenders, after dishing out to yellow cards for the same play… is that possible?

But finally the Big whistle came, and it was juvelation inside the Norman Broaster Stadium… Verdes had finally won the title… the fans were exhilourous…as they had been a great support during the duration of the game.  The players were so happy that most of them were crying…. What a day for Cayo, What a day for Verdes.  They are now on to the big stage to UNCAF’s new Champion’s League format.

Congratulations big time to everyone who did their part… Sergio Chuc .. their manager, The coach, The Fans and most importantly the greatest players of this era: Daniel Jimenez, Orlando JImenez, Ricardo Jimenez, Shamir Pacheco, Wilhem “Locho” Coye (who was the player of the match), Stanley “Rice” Robinson, Eduardo Monroy, Jamie Brooks (who is on the road to being one of Belize’s best goalkeepers), and of course the defensive line up.  What a Game Guys, What a season.

4 months ago Comments (View)

Cristian Is Here!

His name is Cristian Israel Vasquez, born Febuary 1st at 3:25 PM at 7lbs.

Here’s a quickslideshow, as you can tell by the pictures, i’ve been tired and havn’t had much time to post pictures but his website http://www.cristian.bz will be up soon!

7 months ago Comments (View)

R.I.P Andy Palcio

My thoughts on his passing at http://www.belizemusic.bz

He was a great artist, and he will be missed by all Belizeans

7 months ago Comments (View)

Big, Big Football News: Verdes at the top of the League, On Uncaf's Home Page, & Belize World Cup Qualifier VS Mexico

Yes thats right!! Huge Football News!!! For Belize and For the Verdes.

Verdes Leading the League, Featured on UNCAF’s Home Page

you’ve heard right, somehow after a couple dissapointing losses and  some draws Verdes gained it’s rythm and are now serious contenders for the top spot in the league.  It all happened when they won over local rivals Santels 2-0, with two goals from Danny Jimenez. Then they went on to rally a win in Dangriga, and to the Revolutionary Conquerors no less (the Belize team that won the Honduran Champions, Real Espana), once again with a hat trick from Danny 3-2. You know whats scary is that this guy went on local TV and said he’d score 3.. how’d he do it? and against one of the most difficult teams in the league?  They then beat Suga Boys Juventus at home 2-1. Unfortunately i havn’t been able to go to all the games, but I’ve gone to the San Pedro Game, the Juventus game and to what i consider one of the most controversial and exciting game VS F.C. Belize at the MCC Grounds in Belize. The game ended with a tie of 2-2 with verdes rallying back from a 2-0 deficit. In the end of the game, the F.C Belize fans got violent and wanted to go after the Referees for a late penalty call in favor of the Verdes. It also ended in a sad note as Verdes’ Striker Danny Jimenez was escorted out by the police, this seemingly for  a non football issue.

It was a productive visit, as the Team’s Manager Sergio Chuc came up to me and asked if i had posted on about the Verdes on the Internet. After confessing that it was me, he gave me a heads up about the UNCAF article which is currently featured on the home page (http://uncaf.net/portal/modules/futbolmasculino/item.php?itemid=159 )  He also mentioned that its the first time UNCAF has featured a Belizean Team or the Leauge!! Way to go Verdes, another hightlight to add to their history books!! I also managed to get a chance to speak to him briefly about an offical website for the team, so look out for this .. It might be in the works soon!! In the Meantime the unoffical website is at http://www.verdes.bz   where you can leave your email to be notified when the site will be launched.

 Belize World Cup Qualifier VS Mexico? Strong Possibility!!

If we can manage to beat St. Kitts and Nevis that is!! I think  if the guys begin to train now, they can certainly have a good chance at trying to beat St. Kitts  & Nevis which ranks at 159 in the latest fifa rankings. If we do win the home and away series we get to play against the #1 concacaf team Mexico!! Wow, what an experience for the Belize Men’s National Team. what do you think we could try to upset Mexico like out neighbours Guatemala did? I think its highly unlikely but it doesn’t hurt to dream. For more on the WCQ draws visit the UNCAF site http://uncaf.net/portal/modules/futbolmasculino/item.php?itemid=160

9 months ago Comments (View)

Belize Premier Football League - RFG Insurance Cup Season Begins

Well being a big fan of football, i was looking forward to the start of the Belize Premier Football League season. My first glimpse of the season came via an ad in the amandala stating that this year there would be 9 teams competing:

F.C. Belize - Belize City (last year’s champion),  Suga Boys Juventus - Orange Walk, Hankook Verdes - San Ignacio (My Home team!!), Revolutionary Conquerors - Dangriga (last year’s subchampion, they also beat Honduras’ Champion Real Espana in the UNCAF Club Competiton), Wagiya - Dangriga, San Pedro Dolphins - San Pedro, Santel’s - San Ignacio (My other home team, which is actually from Santa Elena town), Belize Defence Force - Belize City, George Town Ibayani - Mango Creek.

The first scheduled games for the tournament were: Suga Boys Juventus vs Belize Defence Force - People’s Stad., Hankook Verdes vs Wagiya - Norman Broaster, Revolutionary Conquerors vs San Pedro Dolphins - Carl Ramos, F.C. Belize vs Santels - MCC Grounds.

My biggest debate for week 1 was whether to stay in Belize City and watch F.C. Belize Vs Santels, mostly because i wanted to see the Santel’s team in action after failing to do so last year, and also Marlon Meza, the Belizean Messi! Being a die hard Verdes fan, my other option was traveling to cayo to see the Verdes Vs Wagiya game. I opted for my second option.

Verdes Vs Wagiya 

I was disappointed that Verdes lost 2-1 and gave away valuable Home points in their first game, but i definitely wasn’t disappointed with the Level of game play. This year’s team seemed to be strengthened by foreign players, there was a new left wing 17 a tall kid from Panama, a Central Defender #20, and in the forward line there was a new Brazilian kid with stylish orange hair and orange boots! There was of course the local guys, the Jimenez Brothers, Cheetie, Danny and Landy. The mid seemed strengthened with the presence of veterans like Ricey and another veteran player. Shamir Pacheco and other last year players complemented the defense.

The first half wasn’t impressive, both teams were getting to know each other, and to add to that the field was wet and slippery the effects of a slight drizzle. Nonetheless the goals did come, Wagiya scored first after what seemed lack of mark by the new defender the panamanian #17. Verdes then rallied back with Danny scoring his first goal of the tournament with some assist to his strong volley coming from the slippery conditions of the field.  Then came the biggest blunder fo the game from the Verdes goalkeeper. failing to launch the ball, a nearby forward stole the ball from him and went ahead to score. I think if it wasn’t for this verdes would have managed to draw the game. The inexperience of the new young gaoley showed and verdes paid for this. Having lost last year’s Goal keeper Johnson to the Visiting Wagiya.

The second half was a different story, some noticeable effects of changes began to show. The #17 defender was changed for a local talented kid Humberto in the left back, he was impressive throughout the game and would constantly travel to the mid and provide nice passes to either Landy or Cheetie up front. The front was also strengthened with the appearance of Landy Jimenez.  The second half was completely Verdes domination. The visiting team was constantly under pressure by some good display of football skills by Verdes. In short this type of football was enjoyable to watch. So even if they didn’t win, they showed the potential to play good football. They only lacked the finishing touch.. the equalizer. For a die hard fan like me, this was the best thing next to a win, they went down, but played honorable and enjoyable football, what the Brazilians would call Jogo Bonito.

Their upcoming game is with the San Pedro Dolphins in San Pedro, after watching their first game, i’m seriously tempted to make the trip and watch them play the competitive dolphins. In other unofficial news, the other home team Santels tied with the defending champs F.C. Belize, 1-1, I wonder if Marlon “El Matador” Meza scored?

11 months ago Comments (View)