The Honduras national team reported the disappearance of around 20 perfumes and other personal items from the suitcases of its players during the trip from Comayagua to Jamaica, before traveling to Martinique to play a new matchday of the Concacaf Nations League.
The Honduran delegation had just earned a 1-0 victory over Jamaica in Kingston, a win that represented Honduras' first triumph in that city. The match against Martinique will be played this Friday at 18:00, Honduras time, at the Stade Pierre-Aliker in Fort-de-France.
The items were stolen from the players' luggage, according to Diario Diez. The situation caused unrest within the delegation, and a complaint was reportedly filed over what happened.
The complaint over belongings that disappeared during the trip to Jamaica
The Honduran Football Federation had not commented on the case. The incident occurred in the middle of a Caribbean tour that the team hopes to close with another favorable result to stay in the fight in its group.
Sports delegations have already experienced similar situations at international airports. In this case, the disappearance of perfumes and personal belongings was reported while the squad was traveling from Comayagua to Jamaica.
Honduras achieved a historic result in Kingston with a goal from Figueroa in the 14th minute. The forward finished off a triangulation play started on the right and gave the team...
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The Honduras national team reported the theft of nearly 20 perfumes and personal items from its players' luggage during the trip to Jamaica. (Courtesy: FFH)
The Honduras national team reported the disappearance of nearly 20 perfumes and other personal items from its players' luggage during the trip from Comayagua to Jamaica, before traveling to Martinique to play a new round of the Concacaf Nations League. The Honduran delegation had just earned a 1-0 win over Jamaica in Kingston, a victory that represented Honduras's first win in that city. The match against Martinique will be played this Friday at 6:00 p.m., Honduras time, at the Stade Pierre-Aliker in Fort-de-France.
The items were stolen from the players' luggage, according to Diario Diez. The situation caused unrest within the delegation, and a complaint was reportedly filed over what happened. The Honduran Football Federation had not commented on the case. The incident occurred in the middle of a Caribbean tour that the team hopes to close with another favorable result to stay in the fight in its group.
Sports delegations have already suffered similar situations at international airports. In this case, the disappearance of perfumes and personal belongings was reported while the squad was traveling from Comayagua to Jamaica. The Honduran squad was traveling from Comayagua before continuing on to Martinique for the Concacaf Nations League and, according to Diario Diez, a complaint was reportedly filed over the stolen belongings. (Courtesy: FFH)
Honduras achieved a historic result in Kingston with a goal from Figueroa in the 14th minute. The forward finished off a triangulation play started on the right and gave the team coached by Spaniard José Francisco Molina a lead it held until the end. The Honduran side started with an organized and offensive approach, with Figueroa and Dereck Moncada up front. Jamaica responded with shots on goal defended by Edrick Menjívar, particularly through Bailey Cadamarteri, though without consequences on the scoreboard. Honduras had 66% possession and generated three clear goal-scoring chances, compared to two for its opponent. In the 34th minute, Luis Palma connected with a header inside the box, but the ball went over the crossbar. The team maintained its rhythm in the second half and looked to attack through the middle with Moncada and Figueroa, while Jamaica, coached by Rudolph Speid, relied on the counterattack and the physical strength of its players. Costa Rican referee Juan Calderón booked three Jamaican players during the first half.
The team coached by José Francisco Molina beat Jamaica 1-0 with a goal from Figueroa in the 14th minute and will play this Friday in Fort-de-France in the Concacaf Nations League. (Courtesy: FFH)
Moncada was sent off with a straight red card in the 68th minute after a clash with an opponent. Honduras played the final stretch with ten players and had to reinforce its defensive work to avoid the equalizer. Jamaica dominated the last 20 minutes, though it lacked the finishing power to tie the match. Honduras also had a couple of counterattack opportunities, but failed to extend the lead.
The Catracho side will visit Martinique this Friday and will look for its second win on the third matchday of the Concacaf Nations League to keep its hopes of advancing to the next phase alive. Suriname leads Group B with six points, followed by Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, and El Salvador, with three points each. Martinique sits in last place without any points; the top two will advance to the next round. Suriname tops the table with six points, while Guatemala, Jamaica, and El Salvador each have three along with the Catracho side; the rules grant passage to the next round to the top two. (Courtesy: FFH)
The Honduran team arrives after beating Jamaica 0-1 in Kingston, with a goal from Keyrol Figueroa. Spaniard José Francisco Molina, coach of the national team since March, will be able to count on forward Dereck Moncada, whose sending-off against the Jamaicans was overturned by Concacaf following the appeal by the Honduran Football Federation. Martinique, coached by Frenchman Fabien Mercadal, will try to secure its first win after losing 3-1 to El Salvador and 2-1 to Suriname, both matches on the road. Honduras must also beat Jamaica on Monday the 5th at the Estadio Nacional José de la Paz Herrera in Tegucigalpa to continue its path toward qualification for the 2027 Gold Cup.