Antigua Barracuda FC News Release -- www.antiguabarracudafc.com
Friday, May 6, 2011
ST. JOHN'S, Antigua -- After a successful road trip that saw Antigua Barracuda FC win all three matches, score nine goals, concede none and move to the top of the USL PRO International Division, the club now hopes to replicate that performance in front of their home fans at the Sticky Wicket Stadium in a doubleheader against River Plate Puerto Rico which begins on Friday night at 8 p.m.
The team has been basking in the accolades that greeted them upon their return to Antigua but are eager to change their fortunes at home, where they currently have only one win from three matches, to match their successes abroad. They begin that with tough, seasoned opposition from Puerto Rico.
“We played them last week and they’re a good team who like to pass the ball and retain possession," Barracuda coach Tom Curtis said on local television this week, "but our philosophy is to take care of our business first, making sure we are doing the things that make us a better unit and hopefully imposing them on the opposition.
“The team continues to grow every day, their confidence is good, their willingness to work harder for each other is tremendous and I am really pleased with the spirit amongst the boys. Moreover, we really want to win for the fans and supporters of the club.”
Meanwhile football fans across Antigua have thrown their support behind the team and are expected to turn out in their numbers for the games this weekend.
Speaking on “Talking Football – The Barracuda Hour”, Chair of the Barracuda Supporters Trust, Emile Joseph said, “We were always confident the team would gel well and cause more than a few problems for teams in this League, we note that our style of play is getting noticed as well, but we will give our full support to this team who very few thought would be creating the impact it already has.
“Coach Curtis has been doing a good job and you can see the players are buying into his method of doing things so we are very happy right now, there is still a long way to go but we hope they can continue their good showing.”
“It’s good to be home," USL PRO Player of the Week Peter "Big Pete" Byers said. "To play our game in front of our fans and family and friends. This weekend is special for Mothers and everybody if fit and ready to go, we hope to deliver another good show for them to make the party really special.”
River Plate PR arrived on island last night, the grounds are in excellent condition and the stage is set for another wonderful night at the home of Antigua Barracuda Football Club.
Fans across the globe can watch the action live on www.antiguabarracudafc.com and www.usllive.com.