In Honduras, soccer, or "football", is the most popular sport. The first game ever played by Honduras was against Guatemala on September 14, 1921, which sadly resulted in a 1-10 score in Guatemala's favor. On July 14, 1969, El Salvador attacked Honduras and started the "Soccer War". Some say it was because of a previous soccer game to qualify for the 1970 World Cup, but others claim it was promoted by illegal immigration from El Salvador to Honduras. Either way, both countries had part in causing the starting of the war. The war went on for more than four years, but even after the war, tension was felt between Honduras and El Salvador as they continued to be enemies. It wasn't until 1979, when a peace settlement was made, that they finally become tolerant of each other. In recent years, Honduras has been gradually improving. On October 14, 2009, Honduras found themselves again facing El Salvador, this time triumphantly scoring 1-0 and finishing in third place in all of CONCACAF. This glorious victory allowed the team to qualify for the 2010 World Cup. This will be "Los Catrachos'" (the nick name for the Honduran soccer team) second World Cup since 1982 where Honduras unfortunately lost in the first round. However, they do have some hope. In 1993 and 1995, they won the UNCAF Nations Cup. Hopefully this time Coach Reinaldo Rueda can get them in shape enough to win the World Cup Championships.
Monday, May 17, 2010
History of Honduras Soccer
In Honduras, soccer, or "football", is the most popular sport. The first game ever played by Honduras was against Guatemala on September 14, 1921, which sadly resulted in a 1-10 score in Guatemala's favor. On July 14, 1969, El Salvador attacked Honduras and started the "Soccer War". Some say it was because of a previous soccer game to qualify for the 1970 World Cup, but others claim it was promoted by illegal immigration from El Salvador to Honduras. Either way, both countries had part in causing the starting of the war. The war went on for more than four years, but even after the war, tension was felt between Honduras and El Salvador as they continued to be enemies. It wasn't until 1979, when a peace settlement was made, that they finally become tolerant of each other. In recent years, Honduras has been gradually improving. On October 14, 2009, Honduras found themselves again facing El Salvador, this time triumphantly scoring 1-0 and finishing in third place in all of CONCACAF. This glorious victory allowed the team to qualify for the 2010 World Cup. This will be "Los Catrachos'" (the nick name for the Honduran soccer team) second World Cup since 1982 where Honduras unfortunately lost in the first round. However, they do have some hope. In 1993 and 1995, they won the UNCAF Nations Cup. Hopefully this time Coach Reinaldo Rueda can get them in shape enough to win the World Cup Championships.
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good job karlin!! i like the information :) add more words!! hahaha you have till tomarrow. love you :)
ReplyDeleteThat was really good. Amanda is so mean. Did you count the words???
ReplyDeleteIt was really good kar kar... i really liked the information too i never knew that about Honduras
ReplyDeletewatever vicky at least im educational. good job i like the fact that out team was only in the world cup once :)
ReplyDeleteyeah i agree with amanda.... it makes us the under dogs
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ReplyDeletethe underdogs that are ready to win this year. That's right!
ReplyDeleteokay its perfecto now!
ReplyDeletewow u guyzes comments are lame. when you post im going to post SUCH a good comment
ReplyDeleteokay let do this, lets be educational now so we can get points. i thought it was interesting how honduras had a "soccer war" with el salvador, and after four years they were cool with each other. And lets hope our honduran soccer team do good this year of the world cup 2010!! good job karlin, i liked the information and were going to get an A :)
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