Honduras News – Daily News about Honduras

Being a small Central American country, Honduras knew the Olympic tournament was going to be difficult. But after upsetting Mexico in the CONCACAF qualification tournament, they would’ve hoped things went a little better than they did.

Three games. Three losses.

Fives goals against. Zero goals for.

Of course, they did face a tough group, consisting of Italy, Cameroon, and South Korea. All in all, the Honduran team left China on Thursday feeling like the experience wasn’t a waste. Which makes sense, since this was only their second Olympic qualification; the full side has advanced to the World Cup finals only once, in 1982 in Spain, where they managed two draws but did not escape the group.

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Honduras is proudly represented at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing:

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Honduras coach Gilberto Yearwood selected the country’s 20-man roster for the Beijing Olympics on Sunday.

The roster includes three players over 23 years old: Carlos Pavon, from Real Espana in the local league, defender Samuel Caballero and midfielder Emil Martinez, from Chinese clubs Changchun Yatai and Gouan Being, respectively.

Honduras will play friendlies against Guatemala, El Salvador and the San Jose Earthquakes to prepare for the Summer Games.

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