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**Captain Hindsight** » 2012-06-27 09:34

Another edge of your seat match ending in 0-0.... Gotta love this sport. NAWT

**The Brixtonian** » 2012-06-13 16:07

Despite the Benna Boys drawing with the Jamaicans (the strongest side in their group), all is not lost having just heard that the 'mighty' USA dropped points against Guatemala after their 1-1 draw last night.

Win your next 2 home games Antigua, and pick up the odd point or two on your travels and you never know ...

**THE GODFATHER** » 2012-06-13 15:28

Remember in 1989 Antigua and Barbuda beat Jamaica 1-0, imagine the headlines then, the Jamaica Observer article on June 12th 2012 is no different. This article reeks of similar insular emphasis, Antigua and Barbuda 'clearly the weakest on paper' How did the author assume that, 'tiny' we maybe but not 'weak'

We must be clear, Antigua and Barbuda is no countries subordinate, and that's a proven fact, so the authors feeble attempt to undermine our teams valiant effort and strength demonstrates the crux of CARCICOM problem. During the glorious days of West Indies cricket, did we not conquer all?

The author should know we all celebrated when Jamaica made it to the World Cup, and we deplore any nation thinking of us in any insular manner, because if this template is used by the U.S or Guatamela you woildnswiftly condemn it. Antigua and Barbuda be proud!

**Fed Up** » 2012-06-13 13:50

The boys did well there is no doubt but there is still a lot of work to do. More teamwork is needed, I saw a couple of players whi should have played the ball on when they had the chance but instead chose to try and play through the jamaican defence, very commendable but don't try and be a hero, play the ball on, there was more chance of getting a goal. Pete Byers should have had two goals, but lost his nerve when the time came. More teamwork, more ball skills needed. We're not quite good enough yet, but one step at a time.

**young analyst** » 2012-06-13 12:18

Antigua did the best we can very good game we played i was a little disappointed not to have come out with all 3 points "Go Benna" however the seats at the northern stand was awful to say the least, bird poo all over them, please lets try do better in the area organisers, thank you.

**Concern Antiguan** » 2012-06-13 11:41

Could someone please tell me how could Etty Burton missed that sitter. What exactly was he thinking of? To miss a goal like that at that level is unbelievable. Anyway guys you held your own. Thank you.

**Wow** » 2012-06-13 11:15

Congratulations to the Benna Boys. I thoroughly enjoyed the performance last night and I am glad we held off the "great" Reggae Boys. I am slightly ho** now but it was worth it.
A small note to the organisers for last night. Please get rid of the stadium announcer. She sounded awful to say the least and the safety announcements she was making was too loud and most threatening. A calmer more cheery voice would have been better.

**Egg Shells** » 2012-06-13 11:14

BENNA BOYS, BENNA BOYS, BENNA BOYS!!! Live & direct! BENNA BOYS me say!

**Kerry-Ann** » 2012-06-13 11:06

# 15 has a nice "bumper" ;-)

**Pied Piper** » 2012-06-13 10:56

Benna Boyz, the cards are stacked against you but as usual for the past 2 games you showed you have the fight to win as the underdogs you are labelled. Now, you have proven to us you can and we beleave in you. A small nation with a little axe, a little sling, a dot in the Atlantic, show the world that this dot is going to a pain for the giants of football.

Its our time Benna Boyz, don't be discouraged by those that ramble, we are with you ALL THE WAY!!

**Smoke n Mirrors** » 2012-06-13 09:41

"The race is not for the swift or the strong, but those that ENDURE to the end"

Go BENNA BOYS, we still in it!!!

**THE GODFATHER** » 2012-06-13 09:00

There were many fast and furious criticism against the Benna Boyz, many were not warranted. Many assume that Jamaica would have defeated Antigua and Barbuda, I read in the Jamaica one such comment 'Antigua will be defeated 3-1' but that did not happen. Also, the many Jamaicans in Antigua who I spoke to shared similar humiliation sentiments! Never happened.

The game is all about skill, power, strength and game plan, its man against man, not the bigness of any against the smallness of many. We have demonstrated that we have the will power, and possess the attributes of
success. In my mind Antigua and Barbuda is moving with gradual pace, don't worry, keep the faith Antigua and Babuda time is near. We will win!

**Vicnes** » 2012-06-13 08:40

This is what the Jamaicans said about us on the front page of ther Observer:

"Scrappy Boyz! Minnows hold Ja 0-0 in W'Cup qualifier"

"ST JOHN'S, Antigua — In a lack lustre performance, Jamaica could only eke out a point in a 0-0 stalemate against a spirited, if not talented Antigua and Barbuda aggregation here at the Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Grounds last night."

This is insulting to our team, to say the least. Now we must beat the overrated Jamaicans in the rematch, and show them just how much talent we lack.

**Papine** » 2012-06-13 08:25

Don't know these players that well but Molvin James is world class. Number 11 is extremely business like. You can see the guy thinks football. Number 13, if he is good did not demonstrate that last night and needed to exit a bit sooner as he was very ordinary in his performance. Could be a bad night. When on the attack the striker needs a bit more support from the middle. Too much air ball, better ball development and control needed. All in all the team has made us proud. Just some constructive criticism.

**skyewill** » 2012-06-13 07:10

After the performance against the United States then the draw against the Jamaicans, the Benna Boyz must be feeling pretty good about their chances of getting to RIO for 2014.

**Vicnes** » 2012-06-13 06:16

Congratulation to the team. Now there are four (4) more games left, and despite our success, this is no time to rest on our laurels. Winning the remaining games is our only option.

**Bluddy Bloke** » 2012-06-13 05:43

The Benna Boyz can be a force to reckon with. However, internal politics must be erased from the team. The head coach seem to be a bit bias towards the English base players and Ziggy. Ofcourse they are an asset to the side. Last evening, it is not clear as to why #3 had to be brought onto the field in front of Arab Skepple who is one of our better strikers and Ziggy be left on the field when NERVES seem to be taking the best of him. #10 has not proven his worth yet. Tom Curtis & Fernando Abraham is accountable to the Antiguan people. They need to tell us as to why Arab skepple cannot make his debut as yet. IT IS PURE ADVANTAGE!!!!!! !

**antiguan** » 2012-06-13 02:09

you say home crowd but that home crowd have on jamaica clothing in that pic

**Gaston Browne** » 2012-06-12 23:46

Well done Benna Boyz. Great game...I am on board the road to RIO.

**SPEED BUMP** » 2012-06-12 23:03

Good for the team. The way Molvin James is performing is opening doors for him in the pro arena. The Unites States is one of the main breeding grounds for goal keepers around the world so there are many open doors in the MLS. Note that MLS scouts watched Molvin Vs the USA.

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