Zealand Honduras best2009

They have little tournament pedigree and boast no world class players, but the on Honduras to qualify from an ordinary-looking Group H (aside from Spain) has to be seen as great value. They beat Mexico in qualifying and posses some decent European-based players, and although they are at [ to win the tournament, they have enough about them to give Switzerland and Chile a run for their money2010 will be Honduras' second appearance in a World Cup, having partaken in Spain in 1982Their efforts that year were notable, having picked up 1-1 draws with Northern Ireland and the hosts. However their dream was ended in their third and final group game, when a late Yugoslavian goal sent them packingThe grit of Wilson Palacios and the predatory instincts of David Suazo. These two along with Maynor Figueroa have made great strides within Europe's premier divisions, and their teammates will be looking to them to continue their good form right into the World Cup. Aside from these three, the Hondurans will be hoping that a couple of veterans will keep them on the right track. Amado Guevara is their captain and record appearance holder, while 36-year-old striker Carlos Pavon will, along with Suazo, be expected to provide the team with a cutting edge up topShane Smeltz blew a late chance for a penalty goal in a friendly against Honduras in Auckland Saturday, with the sides levelling at 1-1.With the score at 1-1 after 89 minutes, Smeltz hit the crossbar, denying the All Whites a last-gasp victory against the Central AmericansNew Zealand, revelling in their first home display since the World Cup in South Africa, dominated the young Honduran side, which has been rebuilding after soccer's showcase tournamentThe All Whites were the surprise package at the World Cup, entering with a ranking of 78th in the world but finishing as the only unbeaten team after draws Zealand Honduras
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