The Honduran Olympic Team qualified for the 2008 Summer Olympics after defeating Guatemala in the semifinals of the CONCACAF U-23 Championships on March 20. Honduran Erick Norales scored the game-winning goal in the 6-5 penalty kick victory after a 0-0 tie through regulation and extra-time.
Following their qualification for the Olympics, Honduras won the CONCACAF Under-23 Championship with a 1-0 victory over the United States on March 23 at LP Field in Nashville, Tenn. The game went scoreless during the first 90 minutes, before Georgie Wilson scored the game-winning goal in overtime for Honduras. Honduras last won the CONCACAF Under-23 Championship in 2000. Both the United States and Honduras qualified for the Olympics.
The last time the Quakes played against a national team was June 5, 2004 when the Quakes hosted the Canadian National Team, which was then coached by current Quakes head coach Frank Yallop. The Quakes fell 3-1 in that match.
Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased for $20 in advance or $25 on the day of the game. Earthquakes season ticket holders can purchase tickets at a special discounted rate of $15. To purchase tickets or for more information, call 1-877-QUAKE-01 or log onto sjearthquakes.com. Tickets can also be purchased on Tickets.com or the regular ticket locations in the Bay Area.
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