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Posted by: Nedalia Jun 20 2005, 09:25 PM

The draws are up, after much anticipation here in Kafra:

GROUP A:
Woodstock Wild (Sarzonia)
Inland Peaks (Vilita)
Pylos Reavers (Hypocria)
Coleford Town (Druida)

GROUP B:
Yeaddin Owls (Vilita)
Patriots Everton (Krytenia)
Shoreland United (Nedalia)
Akani Sands (Bettia)

GROUP C:
Nephi Bears (Lamoni)
Iskara Daii (Starblaydia)
Gabalfa Rovers (Bettia)
Corl Cove FC (Nojika)

GROUP D:
Sunnyslope FC (Fmjphoenix)
Thiel United (Spruitland)
Rappor FC (Nedalia)
Hypocrium City (Hypocria)

GROUP E:
Albertine FC (Spruitland)
Montepool Wolves (Nova Britannicus)
Rozier City FC (Nojika)
Karakan Wolves (Lamoni)

GROUP F:
Bessburg (Druida)
Saugerties Snakes (Sarzonia)
Stanton Town (Krytenia)
Vanguard Eagles (Fmjphoenix)

Posted by: Starblaydia Jun 21 2005, 05:39 AM

Daii Look to Clear Up Croup C
Lamonians? Bettians? Nojikans? Ha!

http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/Iskara_Daii, for so long the most dominant team in Starblaydia, have been drawn against - wait for it - a team from Lamoni's captial city, a Nojikan team no-one's ever heard of, plus some Bettians who were in the running for the NSFA Champions' League Qualification, were it not for the misspelling of their city's name.

All in all, it should be an easy qualifying round for teams such as the Daii, the Owls, the Wild. Whether you look at the AOCAF-only rankings, or go off to the world KPB rankings, the teams from Starblaydia, Vilita, Sarzonia and even the Krytenians, Druidans and Nova Britannicans should really have this one in the bag.

"Please, do not be underestimating the chances of the other teams in Group C," said http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/Tuade_Lue who is - among other things - the Daii Manager, a two-time World Cup Champion and part of the Rejistanian All-Time team, "in this moment, anything can happen. Of course we are wanting to win, but this is football."

Posted by: Nova Britannicus Jun 21 2005, 05:53 AM

Liga Starblaydia Champs Go For It
Monty, Monty, Monty! Waves, Waves, Waves!

The http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/Montepool_Waves, who in Season 4 finally became the first team from Nova Britannicus to lift the Liga Starblaydia title, lined up against just one vaguely-familiar team, Fabricio de Souza Lima's http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/FC_Albertine.

http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/Nick_Matranga, certainly the first and arguably the only Montepool player to get in the World Cup Hall of Fame, had this to say about Montepool's chances:

"Montepool is a good team, y'know? A Liga Starblaydia title and a Tiberius Cup in the past three seasons is pretty bloody good return for their efforts. It's a good front-two pairing up front, a good midfield and now they've got a good defence, full of Starblaydi and Britannican national-team players. They can take this group easily, I would have thought."

Posted by: Vilita Jun 21 2005, 06:34 AM

[ 95 ] Jawz Oaker [ - Inland Peaks FC - ]
------- GK ( AGE: 18 GOALS::SR: [/SIZE] U21: REG: )
[SIZE=1]Jawz Oaker is the son of Colonial Sile and Oaker national midfielder Arthin Oaker, who moved to Vilita early in his career after his impressive performances for Oaker in past World Cups. Jawz was called up to the Vilita Under 21 squad as Oaker did not participate in the Under-21's, qualifying through his residency and his Mother, a Vilitan. The young keeper spent most of Season 15 on loan to Mavaloiao, before being recruited by Doug Freech's Lopinka side, Declasse champions looking for a starting keeper for their return campain in the Stellar Division. However, hometown Makosile's vast improvements in Season 16 saw the youngster quick to return home to bask in the spotlight with one of Vilita's rising new powers. Despite earning the Goalkeeper of the year award, Oaker's team was not able to compete and spent more time at the bottom of the table then the top, prompting the young keeper to depart once again, this time to Champions League bound inland Peaks FC.

[ 3 ] Jaloey Afrikka [ - Inland Peaks FC - ]
------- D LC ( AGE: 35 GOALS::SR: 0 U21: 1 REG: 1 )
Jaloey Afrikka is one of the quiet talents in the Vilita lineup. A regular in the team since graduating from the Under-21 side, Jaloey is always in the roster somewhere, either starting or on the bench, when the Vilitan teamsheet is announced. With the retirement of Vilitan defensive legends Giacomo Adika and Enzo Ahat, Afrikka finds himself as first-choice Central Defender for the World Cup 19 Finals. Afrikka will have added confidence after returning home to Jlinal Cove FC, the club where he got his start, after a stint in the Stellar Division with Turoki Isle and Strike FC. The well travelled Afrikka isone of few players known to have featured for the Vilitan Trio, after signing with Yeaddin Owls, Afrikka featured for Strike FC and Marine Coast United in addition to a host of other teams throughout his career. Afrikka has announced his retirement following World Cup 22.

[ 2 ] Dereck Rateau [ - Inland Peaks FC - ]
------- D LC ( Non-International)

[ 5 ] Rechbai Lianoa [ - Inland Peaks FC - ]
------- D LC ( Non-International)

[ 6 ] Kieran Gonchar [ - Inland Peaks FC - ]
------- D RL ( Non-International)

[ 28 ] Brad Edwards [ - Inland Peaks FC - ]
------- AM RC ( Turori International )

[ 23 ] Brent Tamang [ - Inland Peaks FC - ]
------- M RC ( Non-International)

[ 24 ] Warwick Coleei [ - Inland Peaks FC - ]
------- M LC ( Non-International)

[ 21 ] Calaesa Mitaroka [ - Inland Peaks FC - ]
------- M RLC ( AGE: 35 GOALS::SR: 4 U21: 2 REG: 4 )
Mitaroka's Performances for Yeaddin in Season One earned him Youth Player of the Year Honors along with Yeaddin's Stellar Division Championship in the Inagural Vilitan season. Mitaroka never developed into the powerhouse force that was expected from his early performances, but is expected to make a great coach one day do to his leadership both on and off the field at Yeaddin Owls AFC. Mitaroka has indicated he may retire from the International scene after the World Cup Finals in Turori, to concentrate on coaching and regional competitions. After a long and successful career at Yeaddin Owls AFC, Mitaroka moved to Inland Peaks in Season 17 to take on a role as Player/Manager

[ 18 ] Noel Adiguzel [ - Inland Peaks FC - ]
------- F C ( Crystilakere International )

[ 19 ] Riccardo Appolloni [ - Inland Peaks FC - ]
------- F C ( AGE: 28 GOALS::SR: 7 U21: 13 REG: 0 )
Riccardo Appolloni came through the youth ranks at Mavaloio before transferring to Yeaddin Owls AFC and quickly displacing Jan Christiansen from his role as first choice striker. Appolloni also one-upped Christiansen by earning a regular role in the Vilitan National team, something Christiansen was never able to do. The third largest transfer in Vilitan History at the time saw Appolloni depart his beloved Owls for up-and-coming Inland Peaks FC. The Peaks used the transfer income from the sale of Ade Hinds, Martin Watt, Aman Dedur and mostly Under-21 forward Kris Wrice to sign the Vilitan International, signalling their intentions to be respected as a top class team in Vilita for seasons to come.

Posted by: Spruitland Jun 21 2005, 07:19 AM

FC Albertine fear Group E

GROUP E:
FC Albertine (Spruitland)
Montepool Waves (Nova Britannicus)
Rozier City FC (Nojika)
Karakan Wolves (Lamoni)

The Spruitland Champions are not very hopeful of surviving the group stage of the Atlantian Oceanian Champions League, being drawn in what coach Fabricio de Souza Lima refers to as “a tough group”. Despite a promising start in the NSCL, the recent 10-1 aggregate pounding by a Bedistani team in the NSFA seems to have dropped morale severely.

“It’s not that bad,” de Souza Lima says. “It’s just being realistic. At this point, every group would be a tough group for us. If I’m not mistaken, only the top finisher in the group is assured of a spot in the next round. Let’s face it, that’s gonna be hard for us, probably too hard.”

“We’re hoping to steal a few points, though. The goal will be to not finish last in the group. Can’t say I know the Nojikan and Lamonian team very well, but I doubt they’ll be easy opponents. We’ll see.”

“The Montepool Waves I know quite well. Normally I’d say we don’t stand much of a chance against them, but we may just have a few aces up our sleeves. With a little luck, we’ll be able to pull off a little upset against them.”

FC Albertine

Stadium: Industrial Arena, Albertine - capacity 25,500 (12,000 seated)

Brief history:
FC Albertine is one of the four original teams of the Spruitland First Division and they won the title in this first season. An abysmal performance in Season 2 saw the early dismissal of their coach, and his replacement, Starblaydi legend Fabricio de Souza Lima, turned the team around for Season 3, winning both the First Division championship and the Spruit Cup in its first incarnation.

Coach: Fabricio de Souza Lima (Starblaydia)

Line-up:
1. Johan Verbeek (GK)
2. Izzy Donck (DR)
3. Martin Vos (DL)
4. Steven Muster (DC)
5. Jakke Budts (DC)
6. Freddy De Beer (DM C)
7. Ito Yun Sang (AM/F R)
8. Louis De Witte (ST)
9. Dirk Jools (ST)
10. Eduard Haacht (AM C)
11. Curt Van Daele (AM L)

12. Gerwald de Wind (GK)
14. Eddie Engels (MRC)

Current internationals:
Dirk Jools is Spruitland’s star striker, playing a starring role at the recent Baptism of Fire, and the Wabbits’ top-scorer with 4 goals in 4 caps (he also scored 6 goals in 9 U-21 caps). Johan Verbeek was part of the BoF-squad as well, as back-up goalie.
Young regular substitute Eddie Engels has been a substitute at the previous two Under-21 World Cups, totaling 2 appearances.

Posted by: Hypocria Jun 21 2005, 08:06 AM

Champions Confident

Reigning national champions Hypocrium City may quietly fancy their chances in Group D of the AO Champions League. Fmjphoenix side Sunnyslope FC, Nedalia’s Rappor FC and Thiel United of Spruitland provide the opposition for the Hypocrian champions.

“It’s a good draw for us,” coach Zvonimir Roeder stated. “Obviously there are no easy games at this level but we certainly could have got a much tougher group.”

Hypocrium City – City of Hypocrium Stadium (62,000 capacity)

Coach – Zvonimir Roeder

Formation 5-3-2

First Choice Starting 11

Gk – Alex Derevko

RWB – Chris Golla

RCB - Craig Goodison

CB - Paul Blake

LCB - Goran Baric

LWB – Ricky Poskas

DMC – Brian Snell

AMC – Horacio Veron

DMC – Lee Sanderson

SC – Andrei Shirko

SC – Francesco Kmatz (Vtorbetin)

Reavers Worried

The champions may be pleased with their group but the same cannot be side down in Pylos. Pylos Reavers have been drawn in Group A and will play against the current AOCL holders, Sarzonia’s Woodstock Wild, Vilitan side Inland Peaks and Druidan champions Coleford Town.

“It’s a terrible group,” said a passing Reavers fan. “Inland Peaks have already dumped Hypocrium City out of the NS Champions League, Coleford are the champions of Druida and Woodstock won the whole damn competition last time. There’s always next season I suppose.”

Pylos Reavers – Oceanside Stadium (50,000 capacity)

Coach – Alex Santoro

Formation – 4-5-1

First Chioce Starting 11

GK – Ricardo Kindelan

RB – Kieran Drakes

CB – Karl Nalepka

CB – Victor Gredenko

LB - Maelog Mumtazi (Bettia)

AMR – Theodore Petras

DMC – Brian Beck

AMC – Bora Burdali

DMC – Augustin Borgetti

AML – Stephen Pope

SC – Judson York (Bettia)

Posted by: Spruitland Jun 21 2005, 08:46 AM

Thiel ready for Hypocrium City

GROUP D:
Sunnyslope FC (Fmjphoenix)
Thiel United (Spruitland)
Rappor FC (Nedalia)
Hypocrium City (Hypocria)

With Thiel United’s abysmal record in international competitions so far, the Spruitland runners-up are not expected to survive the group stage. Thiel will be hoping to at least put an end to their international losing streak though, and Hypocria champions Hypocrium City will be their main target.

“Since the BoF, there’s a healthy rivalry between Hypocria and Spruitland,” international Nico Van Dyck says. “It’s not quite as pronounced on a club team level as with the national teams, but we’ll still be extremely motivated for this match-up.”

Thiel United

Stadium: Tootsie Field, Thiel - capacity 21,000 (9,200 seated)

Brief history:
Thiel United is one of the four original teams of the First Division. They ended third in this first season and were runners-up in Season 2 and 3, making them the most consistent First Division team so far. Their international experience is limited to an abysmal appearance in the Takil Cup and an early exit in NSFA Cup 2.

Coach: Lars Poulet

Team:
1. Sammy Samuelsen - GK
2. Rigoberto (Starblaydia) - DR
3. Paul Strutt - DL
4. Nico Van Dyck - DC
5. Ulrich De Ridder - MC
6. Willy Dickson - MC
7. Fred Starr - AM R
8. Carl Karlus - ST
9. Ben Thorsen - ST
10. Jeff Wong - AM/F C
11. Balt Luyckx - AM L

Internationals:
Starblaydi ex-international Rigoberto may be past his prime at 37 and not move much faster than a limping turtle, but his contributions to Thiel’s defense are still substantial.
Nico Van Dyck was captain of the Under-21 team for two World Cups and is currently a starter in the senior squad, as is left winger Balt Luyckx. Striker Ben Thorsen and attacking midfielder Jeff Wong are part of the Spruitland national squad as well, as substitutes.

Posted by: Nedalia Jun 21 2005, 08:50 AM

Matchday 1: 1v2 , 3v4

Matchday 2: 4v1 , 2v3

Matchday 3: 1v3, 2v4

Matchday 4: 3v1, 4v2

Matchday 5: 1v4, 3v2

Matchday 6: 2v1, 4v3

Posted by: Krytenia Jun 21 2005, 07:21 PM

thsd:NEWS

Tough Opener For Pats

ARI Smith was left contemplting the task ahead of him after the draw for the AO Champion's League Group Phase. Drawing Nedalian side Shoreland United may not be too bad, and Akani Sands of Bettia may only make up the numbers, but then there is the problem of the reigning champions' first game - a trip to none other than the Yeaddin Owls.

Last time Krytenian fans were in Yeaddin, it lead to a skirmish between the forces of Krytenia and Xile in the air and diplomatically. This time, we're hoping for the battling to be done ON the pitch.

The Squad:
Ryan KELLEHER GK KRY
Iain VOULANT GK KRY
Gerry JANCKER GK KRY
Arthur MASIULIS LB KRY
Andy PAPANIKOLAOU LB KRY
Vernon POLYAKH RB KRY
Andrew DRUGACHONOK RB KRY
Matthew GILL CB KRY
Oliver GONZALES CB KRY
Ryan PHILLIPE CB KRY
Vernon DE GOEY CB KRY
Norman FIGUEIREDO LM KRY
Daniel GAJDOSIK LM KRY
Nigel COLE RM KRY
Dan ALMADA RM KRY
Andrew BABICHEV CM KRY
Steven ZHUKOV CM KRY
Eddie SEBASTIEN CM KRY
Samuel TENYA CM KRY
Ari PHESAS CF KRY
Damian SOKOLOV CF KRY
Peter MARQUEZ CF KRY
Paul STURM CF KRY

No current Caleys in the squad, however Nigel Cole has thirteen caps for the former Nova Mercia, and Dan Almada has played in the quartered shirt for the Krytenia B side.

Posted by: Lamoni Jun 21 2005, 09:34 PM

Lamonian teams ready to compete

The top two teams in the Lamonian Football league, the Nephi Bears and the Karakan Wolves have been fitted into groups C and E respectively. Despite the fact that the Nephi Bears have won the Lamonian Cup, they are going to be facing a very tough match against Starblaydia's Iskara Daii. The Bears would do well to snatch second in this group.

Meanwhile, the second place Karakan Wolves should have a slightly easier time of it. "We are honored that the LFL has decided to send us to compete internationally. We will be facing some tough opponents, but I feel confident that we shall make a good showing." This from Karakan coach Mel Tiburon.

Official rosters for both teams are expected to be posted soon.

Posted by: Sarzonia Jun 21 2005, 09:40 PM

Woodstock Wild roster (starters in bold):
Coach: David Bostwick

GOALKEEPERS
30 Horace Sandt~: Sandt is coming off status as the Most Outstanding Player of World Cup XXII, allowing three goals during the run of play in 17 matches. He also won the inaugural AO Champions League trophy.
1 Brian Tawes: Ironically, this is the same goalkeeper configuration the most successful Under 21 team had. Tawes was beaten out by Sandt again.

DEFENDERS
2 Mike Coyle~: Stars for the national team and has earned his spot as one of the fastest players on the Wild.
5 Gerald Ruff: Plays left center back and works very well with Coyle.
6 Harvey Benson: Just named the starter at right center back. Still hasn't developed chemistry with Ruff yet.
12 Trevor Crenshaw~: Solidified a spot on the national team with his play in the AOCAF IV tournament. Has become a steady player for Coach David Bostwick.
15 Corey Tolliver: The former starter at right center back, Tolliver has lost a step but was never really fast to begin with. Has great chemistry with Ruff, so can be the first player off the bench if the Wild needs to tighten up its defense.
16 John Mason: Can play either defense or midfield, and plays whichever role he's needed. He can hold possession of the ball even in the tightest spaces.

MIDFIELDERS
13 James West: Can play either midfielder or forward and will be called on as an offensive substitute if the Wild is trailing.
8 Peter Salivera: Shuts down opposing playmakers like few midfielders in the league. He is one of the best players at studying game film and picking up tendencies of opponents.
9 Darrell Bennett~: Called up to the second choice national team for the AOCAF tournament but he's looking for a chance to start on the senior team.
10 Bobby Convey: Team captain. A World Cup veteran and a key member of both Stars championship teams, Convey will be looked to for leadership and experience.
11 Lane Carrollton: The best all-around player on the team, but he can get a bit distracted. He usually saves his best games for the most important moments.

FORWARDS
21 Brian Wilson~: He may be the national team captain, but Convey hasn't ceded his role to Wilson for the Wild. Usually scores the team's biggest goals.
17 Mike Lemke: Needs great service from Convey to excel since he's a pure striker. Led the team in goals, but he's usually the first player to be substituted.

~ - Full Sarzonian international
^ - Former Under 21 national teamer

Posted by: Bettia Jun 22 2005, 10:32 AM

Bettians Up For The Cup, err, League

The draw has been made, and Akani Sands and Gabalfa Rovers are digesting what appear to be two tough groups.

First up for the Storm are Nedalians Shoreland Utd (freshly dispatched from the NSFA Cup by Bettia's own Gabalfa City), closely followed by two-time winners of the NS Champions League Yeaddin Owls. After that come Patriots Everton of Krytenia.

Probable Starting Eleven for Akani Sands FC

1 GK Ricardo DiTorino - age 19 (14 caps)
2 LB Sabir Fikri - age 26
3 CB Ian Redpath - age 26
4 CB Stuart Buchannan - age 28
5 RB John Hanson - age 20 (15 U21 caps)
6 LM Karim Breitenstein - age 22
7 CM Sammy Ewene - age 18 (Nedalia, 1 U21 cap)
8 CM Trent Hardman - age 21 (Nedalia, 15 caps, 1 goal)
9 RM Ionwen Mirza - age 27
10 CF John Harding - age 28 (20 caps, 15 goals)
11 CF Zak Haynes - age 26

12 GK Phillip Payne - age 21
13 CB Eirwen Johnstone - age 23
14 RB Owain Nash - age 29
15 CM Justin Lewis - age 27
16 CF Gwrlais Devenallt - age 16 (1 U21 cap, 1 goal)

Gabalfa Rovers don't seem to have fared much better, having been drawn against Corl Cove FC of Nojika, Starblaydia's Iskara Daii, and Nephi Bears of Lamoni.

Probable Starting Eleven for Gabalfa Rovers

1 GK Amir Bettison - age 32 (45 caps)
2 LB Amir Bin Da'ud - age 28 (32 caps)
3 CB Musa Williams - age 27 (32 caps)
4 CB Rob Hurst - age 20 (9 U21 caps)
5 CB Clydai Mihangel - age 30
6 RB Jeremy Gibbons - age 29
7 LM Kevin Salisbury - age 17
8 CM Fadl Ahmed - age 17 (10 U21 caps, 1 goal)
9 RM Evan Brooks - age 27 (46 caps, 13 goals)
10 CF Gethin Ward - age 29 (21 caps, 14 goals)
11 CF Tariq Al-Jahani - age 18 (14 U21 caps, 3 goals)

12 GK Rajab Hopkins - age 27
13 CB Jamie Nicholas - age 28
15 CM Greg Hunter - age 21
16 RM Richard Samwell - age 33
17 CF Paul Jacobs - age 19

Of course, first impressions don't always last. However, given Bettia's lousy record in regional competition, it looks like our boys could be free to concentrate on the World Cup sooner rather than later.

Posted by: Nedalia Jun 22 2005, 04:23 PM

With the 2nd AO CL ready to get underway under none other than Nedalian supervision, the excitement that might have taken the Nedalian fans over has only been doubled considering Nedalia's role in the competition.

The top two teams from Year One of the Premier League, Shoreland United and Rappor FC, have both been drawn into tough groups, one that will see them display much effort and heart to proceed to the 2nd round. Shoreland United have been drawn in the same group as powerhouse Yeaddin Owls from Vilita, Patriots Everton from Krytenia, and Akani Sands, from Nedalia's neighboring country, and close friend, Bettia.

Rappor FC, on paper, have it easier than the champions, having been drawn with Sunnyslope FC from Fmjphoenix, Thiel United from Spruitland, and Hypocrium City from Hypocria. As stated, on paper, Rappor should have an easier time in its quest to get to the 2nd round of the competition.

SHORELAND UNITED:

GK: Ghanem Murkadi

LD: Jorge Lomsany
CD: Killef
CD: Munas Urtene
RD: Xavier Alexander

LM: Nene
CM: Gary Packard
CM: Jamal Aantar
RM: Barry Twin

SC: Chris Yamtech
SC: Mohammed Sakker

RAPPOR FC:

GK: Jim Brown

LD: Harry Tent
CD: Oliver Isttel
CD: Brogan Griffin
RD: Ahmad Tawfik

LM: Killorsen
CM: Kenneth
CM: Peter Frennese
RM: Ghanem Akhdar

SC: Mayo Runne
SC: Lusciano

Posted by: Krytenia Jun 22 2005, 11:03 PM

thsd:NEWS

Intriguing Group For Sabres

STANTON Town have been placed in a very tight group in the AO Champions League. Druidan side Bessburg are the group favourites, while the Saugerties Snakes and Vanguard Eagles, from Sarzonia and FMJPhoenix respectively, are equally strong side. But so are the Sabres. This could be a close group, and in a tantalising appetiser to the "Cafetiere Cup" international, it's Vanguard up first.

The Squad:
Todd COLFOX GK KRY
Rory APOSTOL GK KRY
Leo GUDRUNSSEN GK KRY
Sonny HANSEN LB KRY
Carl ILIE LB KRY
Peter McCARTAN RB KRY
Kevin AGATHOKLI RB KRY
Mark SASSELLA CB KRY
Damion SHEVCHENKO CB KRY
Simon OWUSU CB KRY
Roger OLISADEBE CB KRY
Sheridan BAINS LM KRY
Tim FLEUR LM KRY
Chris LIVADIOTIS RM KRY
Gil BENOIT RM KRY
Barry DZIDIC CM KRY
Thomas RINKEVICIUS CM KRY
Xander MEHRTENS CM KRY
Reg KANNEN CM KRY
Steven AIROSIUS CF KRY
Alec GEORGIADES CF KRY
Thomas STUDER CF KRY
Gabriel KENNEDY CF KRY

Colfox and Bains are both former Nova Mercian internationals, and Colfox is also expected to make his Krytenian debut during the WC23 qualifiers.

Posted by: Lamoni Jun 23 2005, 07:12 PM

Nephi Bears

1. Clayton Minjarez GK
2. Max Cuenca LD
3. Allan Tippie CD
4. Christian Silk CD
5. Kelly Conine RD
6. Ted Hause LM
7. Erik Lanasa CM
8. Darren Clerk CM
9. Lonnie Petrovich RM
10. Darryl Standard SC
11. Christian Schoenfeld SC

Karakan Wolves

12. Jamie Goggins GK
13. Cody Barco LD
14. Jessie Burbidge CD
15. Darren Wilhoite CD
16. Lonnie Panetta RD
17. Ted Kubik LM
18. Hugh Rayfield CM
19. Clayton Sroka CM
20. Fernando Rezendes RM
21. Max Tinch SC
22. Darryl Mcpheeters SC

Posted by: Nedalia Jun 24 2005, 08:19 AM

GROUP A:

Woodstock Wild: 2 - 0 :Inland Peaks
Pylos Reavers: 1 - 1 :Coleford Town

GROUP B:

Yeaddin Owls: 4 - 2 :Patriots Everton
Shoreland United: 3 - 2 :Akani Sands

GROUP C:

Nephi Bears: 2 - 2 :Iskara Daii
Gabalfa Rovers: 1 - 0 :Corl Cove FC

GROUD D

Sunnyslope FC: 1 - 2 :Thiel United
Rappor FC: 2 - 2 :Hypocrium City

GROUP E

Albertine FC: 0 - 2 :Montepool Wolves
Rozier City: 3 - 1 :Karakan Wolves

GROUP F

Bessburg: 2 - 1 :Saugerties Snakes
Stanton Town: 1 - 3 :Vanguard Eagles

Posted by: Lamoni Jun 24 2005, 12:12 PM

Nephi 2 - Iskara Daii 2

In one of the best matches of the second AO Champs league, the Nephi Bears and Starblaydia's Iskara Daii, who won third in the inaugural AO Champs league; stuck it out until the end of this hard fought match and came away with a two - two draw. The Daii scored their first goal at 12 minutes into the match, and their second came at 15 minutes. Things looked bad for the Bears, but they got lucky in the second half and managed to score two goals through heavy resistance, sealing the draw. Some comments made by Nephi CD Christian Silk were overheard: "Our national team has never been able to defeat the Starblaydi national team, so getting a draw against Starblaydia's top team is like a dream come true." Indeed, the reaction from Starblaydia itself seems like a national state of shock. We won't repeat some of the comments made by various Starblaydi's, but suffice it to say that they were not happy about the draw.

Nephi - 2 Christian Silk (60, 61)
Iskara Daii - 2 (12, 15)

Karakan 1 - Rozier City 3

While the Nephi - Iskara Daii match seemingly went well, Lamoni's other entry; the Karakan Wolves lost their first match against Rozier City. It wasn't that Karakan fell apart or anything... it was more a case of not being able to score enough goals to matter. LM Ted Kubik managed to score his first international goal in this match, though. It is rumored that President Stone is not happy about the result of this match, especially after Nephi's performance thus far. Either way, only the future can tell what will happen to this team.

Karakan - 1 Ted Kubik (5)
Rozier City - 3 (15, 20, 25)

Posted by: Sarzonia Jun 24 2005, 12:17 PM

Wild Night for Woodstock

The most successful football club in the domestic league of the current world championship national team took to the pitch against Inland Peaks of Atlantian Oceania's perennial footballing masters in Vilita and played like a team that was anxious to prove itself even though it was the current AO Champions League cup holders.

Forward Brian Wilson and midfielder Bobby Convey each had a goal and an assist and goalkeeper Horace Sandt turned aside four Island Peaks shots to notch a clean sheet, leading the Woodstock Wild to a 2-0 win over Island Peaks in the opening match of Group A.

"This was more of a chance for us to shake off some rust than anything," Coach http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v419/msarzo/MikeMartz_8273.jpg said. "We played pretty well, but we still haven't rounded into the kind of form we want."

Woodstock sure didn't look like a team that was struggling to find itself early on, getting four shots in the first 10 minutes of the match. However, Peaks goalkeeper Jawz Oaker was up to the task, denying forward Mike Lemke on two point blank shots, leaving the number 17 shirt to shake his head.

"That was pretty frustrating," Lemke said. "I'm just glad [Wilson] broke the ice." Wilson did so by firing a rising shot from 21 yards out that just eluded Oaker's outstretched fingertips and gave the Wild a 1-0 lead in the 39th minute.

"You just try to put it on goal," Wilson said. "No magic to it."

The Wild made it 2-0 in the 74th minute thanks to a little magic on the part of now-former national team star Bobby Convey. Convey eluded the defence of Jaloey Afrikka, sending a nutmeg through him and skipping a shot through a screen and past Oaker. The goal led to a shoving match between midfielder Brad Edwards and defender Mike Coyle, who screened Oaker.

"That was just inexcusable," Edwards said after the match.

"That's a legal play. I don't know what his [expletive] problem is," Coyle fumed. Coyle drew a yellow card for retaliating.

"Mike needs to show a little more restraint," Bostwick said. "But there's no reason the refs should have missed at least a caution on Edwards."

At least the Wild didn't miss on their chance to win the match.

Posted by: Nojika Jun 24 2005, 04:51 PM

Gabalfa Rovers: 1 - 0 :Corl Cove FC

Today's loss for the Corl Cove squad was an unfortunate one. Much of the game was played solid by both teams and even appeared as if the game would end in a draw. However, in the 73rd minute, Gabalfa Rovers forward, Gethin Ward was able to put an amazingly powerfull shot past Corl Cove keeper Krystof Kahn, who had managed to this point to stop 8 other shots by his opponents. In the 81st minute, Cort Cove responded with a shot by Jared Gosman, whos goal was called back by the lines referee who had called Gosman offsides by just 6 yards. The game ended with Corl Cove FC down 0 - 1 to their Bettian opponents.

(Ward 73)

Rozier City United: 3 - 1 :Karakan Wolves

It was no surprise to the Rozier City squad that they had come out victorious over their Lamoni opponents. The team came out strong early, but allowed one goal to slip by in the 5th minute due to a mistake by Rozier wingback Austin Hoff. Shortly thereafter and throughout the rest of the second half, Rozier City dominated the game and scored three goals before the half to bring the half time score to 3 - 1. The second half was mostly uneventfull except for a short lived injury to Rozier forward Shane Follett. Rozier had one final chance on goal when Shane Follett made an attempt to go around the Lamoni keeper, which proved unsuccesfull. The final score was 3 - 1 in favor of the number one Nojikan squad.

(Amoa 5, Follett 15, Ceasar 25)
(Tinch 5)

Posted by: Spruitland Jun 24 2005, 11:32 PM

Thiel takes three

Sunnyslope FC - Thiel United: 1 – 2

Thiel United takes the lead in Group D after a superb 1-2 victory over Fmjphoenician champions Sunnyslope FC. This was a nice surprise for Thiel supporters, who had gotten used to their team losing matches on an international level.

The Spruitland First Division runners-up seemed to be heading down the same old road, going into half time one goal behind, but a refusal to give up saw them pull level, and a stroke of luck in the end even gave them the three points.

The luck came from the referee, who awarded Thiel a free kick from the edge of the penalty area in the second to last minute, after a perfectly clean tackle from a Sunnyslope defender. Balt Luyckx curled the ball into the top left corner of the goal, giving Thiel the three points – perhaps a tad more than they deserved. Pacey striker Ben Thorsen had scored the equalizer halfway into the second half.

With Rappor FC and Hypocrium City drawing two all, Thiel now finds itself on top of Group D – another thing the team’s supporters are not used to.

“Too early to get excited though,” Spruitland international Nico Van Dyck says. “Still five games to go, lots can happen. But this is definitely a good start. If we can limit the damage against Rappor, and hopefully take six points away from our two confrontations with Hypocrium, we may just have a shot at finishing on top.”

Posted by: Spruitland Jun 25 2005, 01:05 AM

Not a chance

FC Albertine - Montepool Waves: 0 – 2

The Industrial Arena in Albertine was tightly packed for a match between a Spruitland and a Nova Britannican team, a prelude to the upcoming World Cup Qualifying match between the two nations.

FC Albertine coach Fabricio de Souza Lima made it no secret that he would have been happy to get away with a point against the group favorites, fielding a 4-5-1 line-up, Eduard Haacht in an offensive role in support of lone striker Dirk Jools, with De Witte on the bench and young Eddie Engels re-enforcing midfield.

It was a good attempt but it didn’t turn out to be good enough. The Spruitland champions managed to keep the zero until half time, but the Britannicans ran away from them in the second half, scoring twice in quick succession. With goals from Nelson de Montford and John Pompey, Montepool secured the win, and even with Louis De Witte coming in for a defender FC Albertine did not manage to strike back.

The loss was not unexpected, but supporters were undoubtedly hoping for a closer battle, and will expect their team to do better in following matches. Next on the agenda is an away game to Lamoni’s Karakan Wolves, a face off both teams will be eager to win to keep hopes of a top group finish alive.

Posted by: Hypocria Jun 25 2005, 04:05 AM

It’s Hyp To Be (All) Square

Group A

Pylos Reavers 1 – 1 Coleford Town

The Reavers may be the underdogs in Group A but they put up a good fight on matchday 1 to secure their first point of the campaign after a 1 – 1 draw against Druidan side Coleford Town at the Oceanside.

It was the visitors that took the lead, in what was an even contest, midway through the first half. Nalepka’s sloppy backpass was intercepted, leaving Kindelan stranded as Coleford gratefully accepted the gift.

Reavers got back into it in the second half. Hypocria international Bora Burdali picked the ball up in midfield and played a long pass over the top of the Coleford defence. Bettian striker Judson York raced onto it, his pace taking him away from the defenders, and he kept his cool to fire low past the onrushing keeper.

“I’m happy that we’re off the mark in the competition”, Reavers coach Alex Santoro said after the match. “Obviously I’m disappointed at the goal we gave away. We go to Vilita next and we certainly can’t afford to defend like that there.”

Group D

Rappor FC 2 – 2 Hypocrium City

It was a tale of two strikers in this Group D encounter in Nedalia. It was Rappor’s Lusciano who started the scoring early in the first half after good work Frennese in the centre. The lead proved short lived as just four minutes later Golla broke down the right and played the prefect ball for Shirko to nod in at the near post.

The second half proved as level as the first with very little separating these two sides. Again it was the home team that took the lead and again it was Lusciano who got Rappor’s goal. But for the second time in the match it was Andrei Shirko who pegged Rappor back, Goodison headed against the post from Poskas’ corner and Shirko buried the rebound to make it 2 – 2.

“This looks like being a very tight group”, Zvonimir Roeder told reporters after the game. “We have a tough home fixture next against Sunnyslope but I’m confident we can get the win in that one. After that we have two games against Thiel to look forward to, should be an easy six points.”

Posted by: Krytenia Jun 25 2005, 08:30 AM

EVERTON CITY TIMES
Owls Of Despair

AN exciting match, six goals, but alas no points for Patriots Everton as they slumped to the Yeaddin Owls, four-two. The vilitan side were simply too strong for the Krytenian champs, and earned all three points in a thrilling encounter. Yeaddin raced into a two-nil lead before half-time, before Ryan Phillipe pulled a goal back six minutes into the second period. It was all in vain however, the Owls racing into a four-one lead, before Peter Marquez grabbed a late consolation. Shoreland United are next at the DMS - hopes high for a point or three against the Nedalian side.

Yeaddin Owls (VIL)...........4
Patriots Everton (KRY)......2
Phillipe, Marquez

Posted by: Krytenia Jun 25 2005, 08:45 AM

The SOUTHERNER

Sabres Put To Sword

NOT the greatest moment in Stanton Town's history. They were completely outclassed by Phoenician side Vanguard Eagles, ans crashed to a three-one defeat at Buryfields. Xander Mehrtens' seventy-ninth minute consolation was small solace for a side already three down. It doesn't get any easier for Sabres - it's the Saugertis Snakes of Sarzonia next.

Stanton Town (KRY).........1
(Mehrtens)
Vanguard Eagles (FMJ).....2

Posted by: Nedalia Jun 27 2005, 10:13 AM

GROUP A

Coleford Town: 2 – 2 :Woodstock Wild
Inland Peaks: 3 – 1 :Pylos Reavers

[/u]GROUP B[/u]

Akani Sands: 0 – 2 :Yeaddin Owls
Patriots Everton: 1 – 0 :Shoreland United

GROUP C

Corl Cove FC: 2 – 1 :Nephi Bears
Iskari Daii: 3 – 0 :Gabalfa Rovers

GROUP D

Hypocrium City: 2 – 4 :Sunnyslope FC
Thiel United: 3 – 3 :Rappor FC

GROUP E

Karakan Wolves: 2 – 1 :Albertine FC
Montepool Wolves: 3 – 0 :Rozier City

GROUP F

Vanguard Eagles: 3 – 2 :Bessburg
Saugertis Snakes:1 – 0 :Stanton Town

I forgot to mention that the Top 4 3rd placed teams will also make the 2nd round. Factors will be based on points, goal difference, victories. If there remains a tiebreaker, a single match elimination match will take place.

Posted by: Lamoni Jun 27 2005, 07:46 PM

Nephi Bears

This turned out to be a very interesting match, with lots of chances to score, but few actual goals for either side. This match was tied 1-1 very early into it, and that tie was broken sixty minutes in, by Corl Cove FC. Lots of both defense and offense in this match; and this is the type of game that excites the fans quite a bit.

Nephi - 1 Christian Silk (10)
Corl Cove FC - 2 (5, 60)

Karakan Wolves

In a somewhat expected, yet hard fought result, the Karakan Wolves beat off Spruitland's Albertine FC 2-1. In a startling yet irrelevant coincidence, the champs league record of both Nephi and Karakan are the same. It is thought that some of the better players from both Lamonian teams might be part of the Lamonian AOCAF squad if the teams do well enough.

Karakan - 2 Ted Kubik (5, 15)
Albertine FC - 1 (20)

Posted by: Spruitland Jun 30 2005, 01:10 PM

FC Albertine falling behind

Karakan Wolves – FC Albertine: 2 – 1
Thiel United - Rappor FC: 3 – 3

Spruitland First Division champions FC Albertine find themselves without points in Group E after a second defeat. A close game was expected against Lamoni’s Karakan Wolves, and a close game it turned out to be.

All goals came in the first twenty minutes, Ted Kubik quickly putting Karakan 2-0 in front and Eduard Haacht pulling one back pretty much immediately, but Albertine did not manage to pull alongside. FC Albertine will now look to come away with points from the match against Nojika’s Rozier City to keep their chances alive.

First Division Runners-up Thiel United gave the crowd their money’s worth against Nedalian visitors Rappor FC. Thiel came back from a 0-2 deficit with two goals from Jeff Wong to draw level, and a corner kick scramble forced into goal by Rigoberto’s shin even gave them the lead, but not for long. Rappor’s Lusciano drove the ball past Sammy Samuelsen to balance the score again, which was a fair result for both teams.

With 4 points, Thiel is now ready for a double confrontation with Hypocria champions Hypocrium City, from which they hope to come away with the six points.

“Well, there’s hope and then there’s reality,” Thiel United coach Lars Poulet says. “It’s not gonna be easy, but if we win at home, and can get at least a draw in Hypocrium, we should be well on our way into the next round.”

Posted by: Krytenia Jul 1 2005, 09:00 PM

EVERTON CITY TIMES
Now We're Talking

ONE was enough at the Davis Memorial as Pats took all three poits from their game with Nedalian side Shoreland United. The only goal of the match came from a refreshed Damian Sokolov - and it means that the men in navy and maroon will be well up for their game against Akani Sands.

Patriots Everton (KRY)......1
Sokolov
Shoreland United (NED)....0

Posted by: Hypocria Jul 2 2005, 04:55 AM

No Joy On Matchday 2

After a solid, if unspectacular, start to the campaign Hypocria’s representatives have returned to the kind of form that saw the nation's clubs knocked out of the NSCL and NSFA tournaments early.

Group A

Inland Peaks 3 – 1 Pylos Reavers

In Vilita, Pylos Reavers actually took the lead courtesy of a first half Theodore Petras strike but fell apart in the second have, shipping three goals as Inland Peaks secured an expected win.

"They were just too good for us today. It's as simple as that", Reavers coach Alex Santoro said after the match.

Group D

Hypocrium City 2 – 4 Sunnyslope FC

In Hypocrium the champions fared even worse than their league rivals. In front of a packed crowd at the City of Hypocrium Stadium, Hypocrium City conceded two goals before level the game thanks to goals from Shirko and Veron. They seemed to be in control but a Sunnyslope breakaway saw the visitors edge in front again and as City pushed forward the side from Fmjphoenix added a late fourth, much to the disgust of the Hypocrium City supporters.

“We’ve been doing badly in these international competitions so far”, City coach Zvonimir Roeder told reporters. “My players are disappointed, the fans are disappointed but we have two games against Thiel next and there is nothing that will cheer everyone up quite like two victories against a side from Spruitland.”

Posted by: Nedalia Jul 2 2005, 03:49 PM

GROUP A:

Woodstock Wild: 3 – 2 :Pylos Reavers
Inland Peaks: 1 – 2 :Coleford Town

GROUP B:

Yeaddin Owls: 2 – 0 :Shoreland United
Patriots Everton: 3 – 1 :Akani Sands

GROUP C:

Nephi Bears: 2 – 0 :Gabalfa Rovers
Iskari Daii: 3 – 3 :Corl Cove FC

CODE

TEAM GP W D L GF GA PTS

GROUP A:

Woodstock Wild 3 2 1 0 7 4 7
Coleford Town 3 1 2 0 5 4 5
Inland Peaks 3 1 0 2 4 5 3
Pylos Reavers 3 0 1 2 4 7 1

GROUP B:

Yeaddin Owls 3 3 0 0 8 2 9
Patriots Everton 3 2 0 1 6 5 6
Shoreland United 3 1 0 2 3 5 3
Akani Sands 3 0 0 3 3 8 0

GROUP C:

Iskari Daii 3 1 2 0 8 5 5
Nephi Bears 3 1 1 1 5 4 4
Corl Cove FC 3 1 1 1 5 5 4
Gabalfa Rovers 3 1 0 0 1 5 3

Groups D, E, F Matchday 3 and Tables coming soon.

Posted by: Lamoni Jul 3 2005, 06:46 PM

Nephi topples Gabalfa

The Nephi Bears looked like they were having a good time as they trounced the Gabalfa Raiders (Rovers?) 2-0. Allan Tippie and Max Cuenca scored for Nephi, and excellent goalkeeping stopped Gabalfa cold. The win puts Nephi into second place in group c, well within striking distance of first place Iskara Daii of Starblaydia. The Bears face these same Raiders again in their next match, and Nephi is expected to win this one as well, putting them in a pretty favorable position in the group; with the ability to take first place if Iskara Daii either loses or draws.

Nephi - 2 Allan Tippie (30) , Max Cuenca (45)
Gabalfa - 0

Posted by: Nedalia Jul 4 2005, 01:33 PM

GROUP D:

Sunnyslope FC: 2 – 0 :Rappor FC
Thiel United: 1 – 1 :Hypocrium City

GROUP E:

Albertine FC: 2 – 1 :Rozier City
Montepool Waves: 2 – 3 :Karakan Wolves

GROUP F:

Bessburg: 0 – 1 :Stanton Town
Saugertis Snakes: 2 – 2 :Vanguard Eagles

CODE

TEAM GP W D L GF GA PTS

GROUP D:
Sunny Slope FC: 3 2 0 1 7 4 6
Thiel United: 3 1 2 0 6 5 5
Hypocrium City: 3 0 2 1 5 7 2
Rappor FC: 3 0 2 1 5 7 2

GROUP E:
Montepool Waves: 3 2 0 1 7 3 6
Karakan Wolves: 3 2 0 1 6 6 6
Rozier City: 3 1 0 2 4 6 3
Albertine FC: 3 1 0 2 3 5 3

GROUP F:
Vanguard Eagles: 3 2 1 0 8 5 7
Saugertis Snakes: 3 1 1 1 4 4 4
Bessburg: 3 1 0 2 4 5 3
Stanton Town: 3 1 0 2 2 4 3

Its Montepool Waves, not Wolves - Star.

Posted by: Lamoni Jul 4 2005, 03:41 PM

Karakan defeats Montepool, moves to 2nd place

In a close and exciting match, the Karakan Wolves stuck it to NB's Montepool Waves 3-2. The win moves the Wolves to second place, with Montepool retaining the first spot (for now) due to goal difference. Both Lamonian teams seem to be doing fairly well, and are in excellent positions to take first place in their groups. What a difference from the first AO Champs league, where the Lamonian teams did not do well at all. Ted Kubik is turning out to be quite a goal scorer, with all three Karakan goals to his credit. Known as the secret weapon of the Karakan team, he was able to bring the club to second place in the Lamonian national rankings; behind the Lamonian Cup winning Nephi Bears, who are also in this tournament.

Karakan - 3 Ted Kubik (5, 15, 25)
Montepool - 2 (30, 35)

Posted by: Nedalia Jul 4 2005, 04:15 PM

OOC: Apologies on the misspelling, Star.

Posted by: Vilita Jul 6 2005, 06:26 PM

Owls on a Roll

The Yeaddin Owls have taken strides towards their first ever Regional Domestic Championship by sweeping the opening three matches of their group stage campaign. The Owls were undoubtedbly labeled favorites prior to the start of the competition, however their failure to perform to their own high standards in the last regional competition may have caused some experts to be skeptical of the chances of the Vilitan side. The Owls have sent a clear warning that they are here to compete this time and they will not be underestimating any of their opponents en route to the final stages of the competition.

Posted by: Nedalia Jul 8 2005, 12:22 AM

GROUP A:

Pylos Reavers: 2 – 2 :Woodstock Wild
Coleford Town: 1 – 0: Inland Peaks

GROUP B:

Shoreland United: 1 – 2 :Yeaddin Owls
Akani Sands: 3 – 1 :Patriots Everton

GROUP C:

Gabalfa Rovers: 0 – 0 :Nephi Bears
Corl Cove FC: 1 – 0 :Iskari Daii

GROUP D:

Rappor FC: 2 – 1 :Sunnyslope FC
Hypocrium City: 3 – 2 :Thiel United

GROUP E:

Rozier City: 3 – 0 :Albertine FC
Karakan Wolves: 2 – 2: Montepool Waves

GROUP F:

Stanton Town: 2 – 0 :Bessburg
Vanguard Eagles: 1 – 1 :Saugertis Snakes

CODE

Team GP W D L GF GA PTS

GROUP A:

Woodstock Wild: 4 2 2 0 9 6 8
Coleford Town: 4 2 2 0 7 6 8
Inland Peaks: 4 1 0 3 4 6 3
Pylos Reavers: 4 0 2 2 5 9 2

GROUP B:

Yeaddin Owls: 4 4 0 0 10 3 9
Patriots Everton: 4 2 0 2 7 8 6
Shoreland United: 4 1 0 3 4 7 3
Akani Sands: 4 1 0 3 6 9 3

GROUP C:

Corl Cove FC: 4 2 1 1 6 5 7
Iskari Daii: 4 1 2 1 8 5 5
Nephi Bears: 4 1 3 1 5 4 5
Gabalfa Rovers: 4 1 1 2 1 5 4

GROUP D:

Sunny Slope FC: 4 2 0 2 8 6 6
Thiel United: 4 1 2 1 8 8 5
Hypocrium City: 4 1 2 1 8 9 5
Rappor FC: 4 1 2 1 7 8 5

GROUP E:

Montepool Waves: 4 2 1 1 9 5 7
Karakan Wolves: 4 2 1 1 8 8 7
Rozier City: 4 2 0 2 7 6 6
Albertine FC: 4 1 0 3 3 8 3

GROUP F:

Vanguard Eagles: 4 2 2 0 9 6 8
Stanton Town: 4 2 0 2 4 4 6
Saugertis Snakes: 4 1 2 1 5 5 5
Bessburg: 4 1 0 3 4 7 3

Posted by: Lamoni Jul 8 2005, 06:08 PM

Nephi draws with Gabalfa, moves to third on Goal Difference

In this scoreless match, there was a lot of great defense, but not much else. While this means that Gabalfa has yet to score on the Bears, Nephi was hoping for a win in order to retain second place in group C over the Iskara Daii; who lost their match today, but retain second place due to goal difference. Nojika's Corl Cove FC is in Group C's top spot, and that is certainly a place that no one seemed to expect them to be. The Bears face Corl Cove FC next, and would like a win to redeem their 2-1 loss in the last match between the two teams.

Nephi - 0
Gabalfa - 0

Karakan draws with Montepool Waves, retain second spot

In a match that was highly reminiscent of the last match between these two teams, time ran out with both sides tied 2-2; giving both sides a point, and keeping Karakan in second place in Group E. Cody Barco and Darren Wilhoite got the scoring honors for Karakan, who faces Spruitland's Albertine FC next. The last time that Karakan faced Albertine FC, the Wolves won 2-1. Karakan is projected as the heavy favorites in this upcoming match, but we shall see if the Wolves have what it takes to defeat Albertine FC again.

Karakan - 2 Cody Barco (20), Darren Wilhoite (25)
Montepool - 2 (15, 16)

Posted by: Sarzonia Jul 8 2005, 10:52 PM

Nedalia, it's Saugerties, not Saugertis.

Posted by: Nedalia Jul 8 2005, 11:27 PM

I do sincerely apologize for the spelling mistakes. Most of my updates are done when sleep is needed. I'll double check everything next time I update.

Posted by: Hypocria Jul 9 2005, 05:58 AM

Shirko Sinks Spruits

Thiel United 1 – 1 Hypocrium City

A match between sides from Spruitland and Hypocria is always an occasion and this was no exception. Thiel’s modest Tootsie Field ground was packed to the rafters as the home fans looked forward to what they hoped would be their second win of the campaign.

Much like the international games between the two rivals there was little separating the two sides. The first half came and went without a goal but in the second the deadlock was finally broken. Thiel winger Balt Luyckx sent the home fans into raptures when he beat Derevko midway through the second half but they were silenced ten minutes later by Hypocrian international Andrei Shirko’s equalizer.

Hypocrium City 3 – 2 Thiel United

There was little time to reflect on the point picked up in Spruitland as the next round of matches pitted the sides against each other again, this time at The City of Hypocrium Stadium in the Hypocrian capital.

It took just five minutes for the home side to take the lead when captian Paul Blake headed home a Veron corner. Thiel responded less than two minute later through Ben Thorsen. Shortly before halftime Thorsen bagged his second to give the visitors a narrow lead at the break. The Hypocrian champions roared back in the second half and a well struck Horacio Veron freekick levelled the scores. In stoppage time Shirko became the hero again as he picked up the ball on the edge of the box and confidently steered it past Samuelsen to give Hypocrium City all three points.

“Obviously it’s always nice to beat a side from Spruitland”, coach Roeder said after the match. “But more importantly we came into these two matches with one point and now we have five so our position is a lot healthier. We’ve got a tough trip the Fmjphoenix next but we’re confident. Look at the table, this group’s still wide open, anyone can win it.”

Posted by: Hypocria Jul 9 2005, 06:21 AM

Wild Ride for Reavers

Woodstock Wild 3 – 2 Pylos Reavers

It’s fair to say that Pylos Reavers travelled to Sarzonia to the home of the reigned Champions League winners not expected a great deal but they put up a good fight.

It didn’t look good for the Reavers as Woodstock raced into a two goal lead after strikes from Lemke and Convey. But the Bettian connection came good again as York turned in Mumtazi’s low cross shortly before halftime to keep Reavers in touch. Woodstock restored their two goal advantage thanks to Lemke’s second of the match but the side from Pylos struck back again through Beck. Beck’s goal set up a nervous end to the match for the home side but they held on quite comfortably.

Pylos Reavers 2 – 2 Woodstock Wild

There was a capacity crowd at the Oceanside to cheer on the Reavers in the return fixture against Woodstock Wild.

The home advantage showed as Borgetti struck to give the home team the lead. But there is a reason why Woodstock are the holders of this competition and their class started to show. Lemke again proved to be a thorn in the side and it was he who levelled the scores. But in the 35th minute Bettian international Judson York latched onto a long pass and raced through before firing past Sandt. At halftime Reavers lead but would it last? Well, no. Sarzonian international Brian Wilson showed his coolness in front of goal to score the equaliser. Woodstock through players forward after that but the Reavers hung on for the point, just.

“We all knew this group would be difficult”, admitted Reavers coach Alex Santoro. “But look at it this way. The national team spectacularly failed to score against Sandt in two matches and we’ve put four past him. I think we can be proud of our efforts.”

Posted by: Bettia Jul 14 2005, 05:13 AM

OOC: Don't worry, the FAB haven't hijacked this competition for it's own nefarious purposes. Nedalian service will be resumed shortly.

Group A
Woodstock Wild 3 - 3 Coleford
Pylos Reavers 0 - 2 Inland Peaks

Group B
Yeaddin Owls 2 - 2 Akani Sands
Shoreland United 1 - 3 Patriots Everton

Group C
Nephi Bears 1 - 0 Corl Cove FC
Gabalfa Rovers 2 - 4 Iskara Daii

Group D
Sunnyslope FC 0 - 1 Hypocrium City
Rappor FC 2 - 0 Thiel United

Group E
Albertine FC 1 - 1 Karakan Wolves
Rozier City 1 - 3 Montepool Waves

Group F
Bessburg 1 - 1 Vanguard Eagles
Stanton Town 2 - 0 Saugerties Snakes

CODE

Team GP W D L GF GA PTS

GROUP A:

Woodstock Wild: 5 2 3 0 12 9 9
Coleford Town: 5 2 3 0 10 9 9
Inland Peaks: 5 2 0 3 6 6 6
Pylos Reavers: 5 0 2 3 5 11 2

GROUP B:

Yeaddin Owls: 5 4 1 0 12 5 10
Patriots Everton: 5 3 0 2 10 9 9
Akani Sands: 5 1 1 3 8 11 4
Shoreland United: 5 1 0 4 5 10 3

GROUP C:

Iskari Daii: 5 2 2 1 12 7 8
Nephi Bears: 5 2 3 1 6 4 8
Corl Cove FC: 5 2 1 2 6 6 7
Gabalfa Rovers: 5 1 1 3 3 9 4

GROUP D:

Rappor FC: 5 2 2 1 9 8 8
Hypocrium City: 5 2 2 1 9 9 8
Sunny Slope FC: 5 2 0 3 8 7 6
Thiel United: 5 1 2 2 8 10 5

GROUP E:

Montepool Waves: 5 3 1 1 12 6 10
Karakan Wolves: 5 2 1 1 9 9 8
Rozier City: 5 2 0 3 8 9 6
Albertine FC: 5 1 1 3 4 9 4

GROUP F:

Vanguard Eagles: 5 2 3 0 10 7 9
Stanton Town: 5 3 0 2 6 4 9
Saugertis Snakes: 5 1 2 2 5 7 5
Bessburg: 5 1 1 3 5 8 4

Posted by: Lamoni Jul 14 2005, 05:35 PM

Nephi beats off Corl Cove FC

In a match that was not exactly what one would call exciting, the Nephi Bears upset Nojika's Corl Cove FC 1-0. The win puts Nephi in second place, due to goal difference against Starblaydia's Iskara Daii. It also places Nephi in a good position for knockout contention. While it would be nice for a Lamonian team to win the AO Champs League cup (especially with AOCAF coming up), it is not a matter of great concern to the Lamonian teams in this league. Instead, they are having fun proving themselves in international competition, and it's rumored that Lamoni's AOCAF squad will consist of the two Lamonian teams playing in this league. Allan Tippie scored the only goal of the match, at 20 minutes.

Nephi - 1 Allan Tippie (20)
Corl Cove FC - 0

Another draw for Karakan

Preparing for the match with Nojika's Rozier City FC, this match was seen as more of a sideshow for the Wolves. Even the result does not suprise most Lamonian comentators, as Karakan was not putting their full effort into the match. While Karakan obviously did not want to lose the match, they are quite happy with the 1-1 draw. Oddly enough, both Lamonian teams now have 2 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss. Either way, both teams are calculated as likely to enter the knockouts, and do well there. Cody Barco scored the lone Lamonian goal at 35 minutes into the match.

Karakan - 1 Cody Barco (35)
Albertine FC - 1 (40)

Posted by: Bettia Jul 21 2005, 09:49 AM

GROUP A
Inland Peaks 1–1 Woodstock Wild
Coleford Town 4–0 Pylos Reavers

GROUP B
Patriots Everton 2-1 Yeaddin Owls
Akani Sands 1–0 Shoreland United

GROUP C
Iskara Daii 2–0 Nephi Bears
Corl Cove FC 2–2 Gabalfa Rovers

GROUP D
Thiel United 3–3 Sunnyslope FC
Hypcrium City 1–2 Rappor FC

GROUP E
Montepool Waves 3–1 Albertine FC
Karakan Wolves 2–1 Rozier City

GROUP F
Saugerties Snakes 4–1 Bessburg
Vanguard Eagles 2–2 Stanton Town

CODE

Team GP W D L GF GA PTS

GROUP A:
Coleford Town: 6 3 3 0 14 9 12
Woodstock Wild: 6 2 4 0 13 10 10
Inland Peaks: 6 2 1 3 7 7 7
Pylos Reavers: 6 0 2 4 5 15 2

GROUP B:
Yeaddin Owls: 6 4 1 1 13 7 13
Patriots Everton: 6 4 0 2 12 10 12
Akani Sands: 6 2 1 3 9 11 7
Shoreland United: 6 1 0 5 5 11 3

GROUP C:
Iskari Daii: 6 3 2 1 14 7 11
Corl Cove FC: 6 2 2 2 8 8 8
Nephi Bears: 6 2 3 2 6 6 8
Gabalfa Rovers: 6 1 2 3 5 11 5

GROUP D:
Rappor FC: 6 3 2 1 11 9 11
Hypocrium City: 6 2 2 2 10 11 8
Sunny Slope FC: 6 2 1 3 11 10 7
Thiel United: 6 1 3 2 11 13 6

GROUP E:
Montepool Waves: 6 4 1 1 15 7 13
Karakan Wolves: 6 3 1 1 11 10 11
Rozier City: 6 2 0 4 9 11 6
Albertine FC: 6 1 1 4 5 12 4

GROUP F:
Vanguard Eagles: 6 2 4 0 12 9 10
Stanton Town: 6 3 1 2 8 6 10
Saugertis Snakes: 6 2 2 2 9 8 8
Bessburg: 6 1 1 4 6 12 4

The draw for the Last 16 has been made on behalf of the Nedalian FA by an FAB employee pulling numbered bits of paper out of his shirt pocket. The draw was made in two halves - the first half consists of the top four ranked first-placed teams playing against the top four ranked third-placed teams, and it looks like this:

Coleford Town vs Sunny Slope FC
Yeaddin Owls vs Nephi Bears
Montepool Waves vs Inland Peaks
Iskari Daii vs Saugertis Snakes

The second half of the draw is made up of the remaining first-placed teams and the second-placed teams, thusly...

Rappor FC vs Corl Cove FC
Vanguard Eagles vs Karakan Wolves
Patriots Everton vs Stanton Town
Woodstock Wild vs Hypocrium City

The only stipulation was that no teams from the same group should play each other in this round - thankfully the 'bits of paper in the pocket' technique was random enough to avoid this.

Posted by: Lamoni Jul 21 2005, 10:37 PM

Nephi loses to Iskara Daii, face Yeaddin Owls

It seemed that Nephi couldn't score no matter what they did in this match. Whatever they did, the Daii had an answer for it, almost immediately. The loss doesn't knock Nephi out of contention, but it does have them face Vilita's Yeaddin Owls in a match with no certain result.

Nephi - 0
Iskara Daii - 2

Karakan defeats Rozier City FC, face Vangaurd Eagles

In a very close match, the Karakan Wolves came through with flying colors, winning 2-1. Both teams scored their first goals within the first 30 minutes of the match, and it was not until the 89th minute that Cody Barco was able to score the match winning goal. Karakan faces the Vangaurd Eagles next, and this match also has no certain result, but we guess that it will probably be better than Nephi's match against the Yeaddin Owls.

Karakan - 2 Darren Wilhoite (10), Cody Barco (89)
Rozier City FC - 1 (29)

Posted by: Nedalia Jul 25 2005, 06:42 AM

Second Round - 1st Leg:

Coleford Town: 2 - 2 :Sunnyslope FC
Yeaddin Owls: 3 - 2 :Nephi Bears
Montepool Waves: 2 - 0 :Inland Peaks
Iskara Daii: 3 - 0 :Saugerties Snakes
Rappor FC: 1 - 1 :Corl Cove FC
Vanguard Eagles: 1 - 2 :Karakan Wolves
Patriots Everton: 2 - 1 :Stanton Town
Woodstock Wild: 4 - 0 :Hypocrium City

Posted by: Sarzonia Jul 25 2005, 09:44 AM

Lemke, Woodstock run Wild

WOODSTOCK (ASP) -- Looks like Hendrix Stadium will remain open a little while longer.

The Woodstock Wild extended the life of their old home grounds with an impressive 4-0 win over Hypocrium City in the first leg of the second round of the AO Champions League in front of 79,215 supporters at the stadium, which is being torn down after the Wild's run in favour of brand new Bryan Marshall Stadium.

"We didn't want the old gal to die just yet," Coach David Bostwick said. "She's got a few more games left in her."

So do the Wild, who dominated the match from the opening kickoff. Forward Mike Lemke, usually the forgotten man alongside strike partner and former Sarzonian national team captain Brian Wilson, scored three goals and assisted on Wilson's late marker and Horace Sandt made five saves in his first match back after the Sarzonian national team won the third place match over Bedistan.

"We've got one more match against these guys," Lemke said. "We're not going to get ahead of ourselves. They're a good team or they wouldn't be here."

The Wild could have been excused for thinking they were playing a return leg against a Weegian side, since the Wild won their first leg against a representative of that footballing country 6-0. But Bostwick said the team is looking for a much tougher fight in the return leg.

"Home wins are vital in tournaments like these," he said. "The road leg is going to be tough."

Posted by: Nedalia Jul 30 2005, 12:51 AM

Sunnyslope: 2 - 0 :Coleford Town, Sunnslope Advance on 4 - 2 Agg.

Nehpi Bears: 1 - 1 :Yeaddin Owls, Owls Advance on 4 - 3 Agg.

Inland Peaks: 1 - 0 :Montepool Waves, Waves Advance on 2 - 1 Agg.

Saugerties Snakes: 2 - 4 :Iskara Daii, Iskara Advance on 7 - 2 Agg.

Karakan Wolves: 3 - 1 :Vanguard Eagles, Wolves Advance on 5 - 2 Agg.

Corl Cove FC: 2 - 2 :Rappor FC, Rappr Advance on away goals, 3 - 3 Agg.

Stanton Town: 2 - 0 :Patriots Everton, Stanton Town Advances on 4 - 1 Agg.

Hypocrium City: 3 - 3 :Woodstock Wild, Wild Advance on 7 - 3 Agg.

Posted by: Nedalia Jul 30 2005, 12:52 AM

QUARTER-FINALS DRAW:

Montepool Waves vs. Rappor FC

Karakan Wolves vs. Iskara Daii

Stanton Town vs. Sunnyslope FC

Woodstock Wild vs. Yeaddin Owls

Posted by: Vilita Jul 31 2005, 10:01 AM

Owls Look for Wild Dismissal

Kenter Surf's Yeaddin Owls fought off a determined Nehpi Bears side to advance to the Quarter Finals of the AO Champions League. The other Vilitan side in the tournament, Inland Peaks FC, did not encounter the same fortune, crashing out at the hands of the Montepool Waves in the second round.

The Owls will be looking for revenge over the Wild, who were crowned champions of the first AO Champions League. Yeaddin, however, are not looking up at their opposition, who have yet to reach a Nationstates Champions League final, something the Owls have done in three consecutive tournaments. Surf has vowed that the Owls will come out all guns blazing and will look to closing the door on the two legged tie at the first hurdle by opening up a large advantage over their Sarzonian counterparts.

Posted by: Lamoni Jul 31 2005, 04:11 PM

Karakan says "bring 'em on!"

With the Nephi Bears being eliminated from the tournament, it is up to the Karakan Wolves to carry the Lamonian torch in the second AO Champs League. Karakan will be facing Starblaydia's famed Iskara Daii in the quarter finals, and will be looking to advance.

Coach Max Stilwell claims "While we would like to advance in this tournament, we are not going to underestimate the Daii. Nephi did fairly well against them in the group stages, but all bets are off in the knockouts. We are just going to have to keep applying pressure against the Daii, and take what we can get out of them."

While this will be a tough match, it is still one that the better side can win.

Posted by: Sarzonia Jul 31 2005, 08:44 PM

Wild ready for Owls attack

Defending AO Champions League cup holders Woodstock Wild prepare to face one of the few familiar opponents in the club football world when they battle the Vilitan league's Yeaddin Owls in the quarterfinals of the second AO Champions League.

"We're familiar with them and we know what they've said about us," Coach David Bostwick said. "They underestimate us at their own peril."

Indeed, Sarzonia's most accomplished club side captured the first-ever AO Champions League match by defeating Strike F.C. of Vilita's league in the finals. The Wild have been practicing against minor league opponents who play a similar style to the Owls and have "done our homework" on the Owls.

Bostwick said the team is hoping to "bury" Yeaddin Owls in the home leg in front of an announced sellout at Hendrix Stadium, saying he wanted to put the pressure on Yeaddin when the Wild have to play away.

"We've been watching as much tape on them as we can," forward Brian Wilson said. "Anything we can do to get an edge on those guys."

The Wild advanced to the quarterfinals against Yeaddin by drawing 3-3 away to Hypocrium City after a 4-0 rout in Hendrix Stadium. The Wild won the aggregate 7-3.

Posted by: Starblaydia Aug 1 2005, 07:38 AM

Quarters Shape Up
3/8 Teams are actually any good

Will Atlantian Oceania's premier club tournament produce the same Final as in the mirroring competition for the entire planet, the Nationstates Champions League? It's a true testament to the strength of AO's sporting talent that the last three NSCL Finals have been won by a team from this region, with the most-recent Final contested by two teams in the Quarter-Finals of this tournament.

Iskara Daii, Yeaddin Owls - and even to some extent Woodstock Wild - represent the remaining recognisable quality in the AOCL. They are the teams with genuine international class in the ranks, ones who have proved themselves time and again on the international stage - and they all have a Champions' League Trophy to their name. Yeaddin have their two consecutive NSCL titles, denied a third straight trophy by Iskara Daii in the Final, giving the Starblaydi club their second international trophy. Sarzonia's Wild also have a trophy, won in the first edition of this very tournament.

So, what should happen in the following matches?

World Champions Iskara Daii should see off the Lamonian team with no problems, probably facing Liga Starblaydia rivals Montepool Waves in the Semis. Former World-Champions Yeaddin Owls would expect to beat defending Regional Champions Woodstock Wild, with the winner of that match cruising to the Final.

Should we expect another Daii/Owls Final? I wouldn't bet against it.

Posted by: Nedalia Aug 2 2005, 07:10 AM

Montepool Waves: 3 - 0 :Rappor FC

Karakan Wolves: 2 - 0 :Iskara Daii

Stanton Town: 3 - 1 :Sunnyslope FC

Woodstock Wild: 1 - 0 :Yeaddin Owls

Posted by: Starblaydia Aug 2 2005, 07:30 AM

Daii Lose Opener to Nobodies
Lue: "Team arsed could be not"

The current best club team in the world (with the trophy to prove it) are reeling from criticism today after the multi-national squad began the Quarter-Finals by losing to 'a bunch of Lamonians' in Lamoni.

"The team just arsed could not be," said Rejistanian Manager Tuade Lue, "They know that in this moment, the world champions they are. Why need they to prove again against people like that?"

Lue'he's clam attitude seems to be somewhat of a Titanic deck chair re-arranger, as he has yet to find decent replacements for some of his aging squad. Rumours that Captain Ratuva's boots will be filled by an Audioslavian continue to circulate, but as to who will replace 34 year-old Bedistani defender Quentin Phillips or Vilitan striker Carmine Mbizdo or even Britannican 'keeper Nick Cavaletti - the answer as yet is still 'no answer'.

Hopefully the aging three will take a short break from their Liga Starblaydia actions to be able to pull of a devastating home-win against the Wolves, but being knocked out by one Lamonian side after seeing off the other is not something the Daii would like to see in their record books.

Posted by: Lamoni Aug 2 2005, 04:42 PM

Karakan beats Daii 2-0 in 1st leg

In a match where it seemed that the other side couldn't be arsed to score, Karakan won the first leg 2-0 in Lamoni.

Karakan's coach, Timothy Sarasmus; was pleased with the victory. "We would have liked to have score a few more goals, but if we manage to get past the Daii, I would be happy."

Indeed this would mark the first time that a Lamonian team would have won an entire match against a Starblaydi team, and the fact that it was against Starblaydia's world famous Iskara Daii makes it extra sweet. If Karakan can put the Daii away again, they will advance to the finals to likely face the Montepool Waves. Karakan currently has a win and a draw against Montepool so the Wolves might just have a chance at the league cup if they can make it past the Daii.

Both of the Karakan goals came from Cody Barco fairly early into the match; which seemed to wake the Daii up a little, but not enough to make a difference in the match. It is thought that the Daii 'knew' that they could get past the Wolves easily, and so didn't think that their arrogance could be used against them. We are sure that the Daii will be a little more alert in their next match, which should make things interesting for both squads.

Karakan - 2 Cody Barco (20, 23)
Iskara Daii - 0

Posted by: Nedalia Aug 3 2005, 04:44 AM

Rappor FC: 0 - 2 :Montepool Waves

Iskara Daii: 3 - 1 :Karakan Wolves

Sunnyslope FC: 2 - 2 :Stanton Town

Yeaddin Owls: 2 - 0 :Woodstock Wild

THE SEMI-FINAL DRAW:

Yeaddin Owls vs. Karakan Wolves

Montepool Waves vs. Stanton Town

Posted by: Krytenia Aug 3 2005, 07:43 AM

thsd:NEWS

Semi-Final Preview Special

THE Sabres are there! A two-all draw with Sunnyslope meant an aggregate victory for Stanton Town, and a place in the last four. Let's have a look at the games in the semi-finals.

Stanton Town (KRY) v Montepool Waves (NBR)

The Sabres will be hard-pressed to beat this Britannican side. Though Nova Britannicus does not have its own professional league, the Waves qualified through the Liga Starblaydia, one of Atlantian Oceania's "Big Three". The first leg will be in Montepool, and Max Sciandri's side will be hard pressed to get through in this tie.

Yeaddin Owls (VIL) v Karakan Wolves (LAM)

On paper, this looks like an easy ride for the Owls. But in truth, any side that can beat current NSFA Champions League holders Iskara Daii over two legs should be a challenge. Lamonian football is on the up - the national side reached the AOCAF IX semi-finals - and this could be a closer tie than first imagined. After all, they've got this far, haven't they?

Posted by: Nova Britannicus Aug 3 2005, 07:59 AM

Waves Laugh At Daii
Krytenians Await in Semis

Not even a hat-trick from the much-vaunted Carmine Mbidzo could help Iskara Daii as they fell on the away-goals rule to... some team from Lamoni. Ha. ha. ha.

The mighty, mighty Montepool, on the other hand, thrashed Rappor FC of... some foreign place... 5-0 over the the two legs, catapulting them into a Semi-Final against the Stanton Town 'Sabres'. Young Turorian Jutar Ranaso is having an excellent time up front, as quality crosses supplied by the Britannican pair of Rupert Hawksworth and Wilburforce Jones, as well as Waves' Starblaydi Captain Nelson de Montford are giving young Ranaso all the goals he could want.

Watch out, Stanton, the Waves are starting to rule.

Posted by: Lamoni Aug 3 2005, 04:15 PM

Karakan makes it to semis, face Yeaddin Owls

After making it to the Champs league semis on the away-goals rule (OOC: How does the away-goals rule work?), the Wolves will have their work cut out for them as they face Vilita's Yeaddin Owls. On paper, this looks like an easy win for the Owls, but Lamonian teams have always managed to find a way to beat the odds, resulting in some major upsets. Could this result in another major upset? Either way, Karakan has made it farther in this league than any Lamonian team that came before it. With the semi-final finish of the Lamonian national squad in the AOCAF, the Lamonian football star is on the ascendent.

Darren Wilhoite scored the lone Karakan goal in the second led of that round.

Karakan - 1 Darren Wilhoite (86)
Iskara Daii - 3 Carmine Mbidzo (15, 40, 65)

Posted by: Starblaydia Aug 3 2005, 05:27 PM

QUOTE (Lamoni @ Aug 3 2005, 09:15 PM)

(OOC: How does the away-goals rule work?)

When two teams have tied the match over two legs - like Daii and the Wolves did:

CODE

D W
0 2
3 1
----
3 3

the team who scored the most goals away from home wins. Simple.

Posted by: Nedalia Aug 4 2005, 04:10 PM

Yeaddin Owls: 3 - 0 :Karakan Wolves

Montepool Waves: 2 - 0 :Stanton Town

Posted by: Nedalia Aug 8 2005, 05:15 AM

Karakan Wolves: 2 - 2 :Yeaddin Owls

Stanton Town: 1 - 0 :Montepool Waves

FINAL, ONE LEG MATCH IN KAFRA:

Yeaddin Owls vs. Montepool Waves

Posted by: Nedalia Aug 11 2005, 06:28 AM

Kafra International Stadium:
Attendance: 89,230

Yeaddin Owls: 2 - 0 :Montepool Waves

Posted by: Vilita Aug 11 2005, 08:39 PM

Yeaddin Owls - Montepool Waves

The Fans packed in to the Kafra International Stadium in Nedalia looking for an exciting day as the second ever Atlantian Oceania Champions League had reached it's final showdown. After dissapointment in losing out in the final of the Nationstates Champions League, and further dissapointment in losing out to Arcticala Inlet in the Vilitan Stellar Division, the always threatening Owls of Yeaddin were looking to add a new trophy to their collection. One of the most successful coaches in Vilitan, and perhaps International Domestic history, Kenter Surf, had led his Owls to the final matchup where they would square off against the Montepool Waves, a Brittannican team from the Starblaydi league system. It was a chance for a bit of revenge and bragging rights for the Owls, who were denied their third consecutive champions league crown by one of Montepools rivals, Iskara Daii.

In a wonderful pre-match ceremony, the two teams were brought out and each player introduced individually to the crowd. To the delight of the Vilitan faitful, the Owls were first to be introduced. Head Coach Kenter Surf waived to the crowd on the North end, with his legendary coaching staff alongside. From the front to the back the players were introduced, starting with influential striker Alejandro Vantrease, who received a standing ovation. Rising striker partner Jiujia Makae received some boos from the neutral area of the stadium, where apparently there was a section of Rejistanian Karelan Monks in attendance who loathed the strikers rejection of Karelan ways. In midfield, popular midfielder Jacques Vintila led the applause, followed by Bedistans Tara Stalls and Vilitan International Daniel Oram. There was a small break in the ceremony when a streaker, reportedly from Spruitland with a bunny painted on his backside, darted accross the pitch and attempted to have a dance with Vintila. As the ceremony resumed, midfielders Aman Dedur and Christian Sanou got their introductions. Defensive duo Ade Hinds and Fmjphoenix's Gery Catilano received a warm reception, before the crowd rose even higher for Goalkeeper Delain Falcon, and remaining at full force when team captain Ricky Ezis stepped forward and posed for the line of photographers awaiting to catch the right image of the towering central defender.

For Montepool, Unsurprisingly a squad stacked with Nova Britannicans, Trefor Fortier, Dave Gooner and Alan Baize in defense, Ruper Hawksworth, Richard Smythe and Wilburforce Jones, who received an awkward reception, in midfield, and Striker David Bond. Turori's Jutar Ranaso received a loud reception, the full force of the Montepool Support and a selection of the Turorian support, with Yeaddin being one of the closest ports to Turori on the Vilitan mainland there are many ties between the two. The Stadium was deadly silent as Liverpool England's Carlos Parr was introduced for Montepool, but livened up as the duo of Starblaydian Goalkeeper Cody Joachim and captain midfielder Nelson de Montford made their way accross the stage.

After a series of photos including a heart warming scene where the two teams came together and posed with local children for the cover of an upcoming release from the "Nedalian Children Need Help Too" organization, the pitch was cleared and the teams prepared for the ultimate prize in regional club action.

ooc: Nedalia (And Bettia too) :: Great Cup, Didnt get the RP it deserved at time but as a fledgling competition in a strong region it will only continue to grow, so thanks once again for picking it up and doing a great job. Obviously this is barely the start of the RP for the finals, but I'm not going to be around for a few days. If Star is bored and wants to pick it up then he's more than welcome to, otherwise i'll have another to add on in a week or two.

Posted by: Bettia Aug 12 2005, 03:15 AM

QUOTE (Vilita @ Aug 12 2005, 02:39 AM)

ooc: Nedalia (And Bettia too) :: Great Cup, Didnt get the RP it deserved at time but as a fledgling competition in a strong region it will only continue to grow, so thanks once again for picking it up and doing a great job.

OOC: all credit has to go to Nedalia for organising the whole thing - all I did was to post a couple of scores whilst he was away. Oh, and pull bits of paper out of my shirt pocket under the pretence of performing a draw.