Honduras coach blasts FIFA playoff dates
Oct 17, 2017 - 12:43 AM FIFA's decision to schedule the World Cup qualifier between Australia and Honduras with just five days in between the two matches was "inhumane", the Central Americans' coach Jorge Luis Pinto has said.The first match in the intercontinental playoff for a spot at the finals in Russia next year is scheduled to take place in Central America on November 10, with the second leg in Sydney five days later.
There are no direct flights from Australia to Honduras and the Honduran team's logistics manager told local newspaper La Prensa they have to fly to Los Angeles before connecting on a flight heading down under.
"It's inhumane of FIFA to put the dates so close with such a long trip in between them," Pinto said in quotes that were widely reported in Honduras on Monday.
However, Pinto said his team will have a slight advantage in playing the first match at home.
"We don't have to do two trips that could be harmful to us," he said in quotes published in the Diez sports newspaper.
"On the other hand, Australia have to come here and play the game and then go home and that's more tiring."
Source: AAP
No one has shouted yet.
Be the first!
Be the first!
Related News
- Pinto cagey on future after Honduras loss Nov 15
- Elis to bring explosive speed against Roos Nov 14
- 'Espionage': Honduras continue drone wars Nov 14
- Hopeful Honduras arrive, train in Sydney Nov 13
- Torn Pinto says Honduras can qualify Nov 12
- Murder, Isis sledges driving Honduras Nov 9
- Honduras to 'kill off' Aust in first leg Nov 7
- Honduras add Hernandez for Socceroos WCQ Nov 6
- Honduras warns Australia: expect fireworks Nov 2
- Socceroos decide on Honduran base Oct 16
- Honduras feels the love for Australia Oct 11