29167: Antoine: The Haitian Diaspora Team Coached by Joe Namphy & Nono Jean Baptiste (fwd)

[Bob Corbett <corbetre@webster.edu>]

From: Jean Antoine <jantoine@gmail.com>

http://www.haitifoot.com/nonos_team.php

On September 3, 2006, HAITI beat the TNT SOCA WARRIORS 3-0 in Brooklyn, New
York. The goals were scored by Wyn Belotte (3rd minute and 6th minute) and
Roody Lormera (70th minute) in front of only 220 people. In the "piece de
resistance", the Haitian Diaspora Selection took control of the game from
the start and scored two quick goals by Wyn Belotte from Montreal assisted
by Roody Lormera. Haiti made good use of its midfield which controlled the
ball 65% of the time with great circulation of the ball using the whole
field.

Roody Lormera from Fort Lauderdale scored the third goal in the 70th minute
on a brilliant pass from Wyn Belotte who pulled and froze the Trinidadian
defense on the left side of the field and crossed the ball to Lormera on the
right side for the finish. Roody calmly dribbled passed the goalie and
pushed the ball into the empty net. The same two players combined for a
fourth goal five minutes later, but the goal was not counted due to an off
side. Then a penality was called against Haiti, giving the Trinidadian side
a chance to get back into the game, but the Haitian goalie Dextra from St
Marc (but now residing in New Jersey) stopped the shot by diving in the
right direction.

There has been a great addition to the Haitian team, namely Wyn Belotte. Wyn
Belotte was born in Montreal 21 years ago from Haitian parents from
Petionville. He played for the Canada U 17 team that eliminated Haiti from
the World Cup U 17 three years ago in South Carolina. However, since he has
never played for Canada's National A team, according to FIFA rules, he can
still elect to play for Haiti . In the past he has played in Norway and
Poland under developmental contracts. Roody Lormera has trained and played
in Argentina for two years.

According to Joe Namphy, Joey Saputo, the owner of the MONTREAL IMPACT is
interested in playing a game in Montreal Sunday, September 16th, 2006. They
finished first in the United Soccer League (USL) and have a bye before the
playoffs. As a result the Haitian Team may have an opportunity to play
against the number one team in the USL.

Some other highlights: Haiti beat Napoli F.C. 2-1 (Sept. 8, 2006) at Falcon
Field, New Britain CT and tied Danbury United 1-1 (Sept. 9, 2006) at
Portuguese Cultural Center, Danbury CT. Needless to say, the Diaspora Team
is doing very well.

If you would like to help finantially, if you have any comments, or if you
would like to schedule a friendly against the Haitian Diaspora Team, please
contact Joe Namphy at joenamphy@yahoo.com

"We will go play these games to expose our players to more professional
scouts and increase their experience and advance our evaluation of the
Haitian talent available everywhere." The Haitian Team stayed at the Five
Star Holiday Inn in Plainview, Long Island, and was taken care of by Gerald
Jean, the very capable insurance executive in Long Island, former great
player from Victory, S. C., and the National Team. Gerald was the producer
of the game and made all the arrangements for the Stadium, Old Boys High
School in Brooklyn, the hotel, the local transportation, security, referees,
etc...He was the teammate of Jean Michel Malenkov, Gary Perrin, Missolo
Chrispin, Carrasco, Dr. Raphael Alexis, Reginald Vielot, Ronald Pun, Yves
Joseph, and Ernst "Ze Nono" Jean Baptiste who fielded and coached the team
with Dr. Kesler Dalmacy on the brench.

http://www.haitifoot.com/nonos_team.php

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Jean Patrick Antoine
jantoine@gmail.com
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