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Capitalizt SLANI presents the twentieth Atlantian Oceania Cup of Association Football, to be held in the Unified Capitalizt States.
Format
The teams have been drawn into four groups of seven. After seven matchdays, the top four teams from each group will advance to a knockout stage. Tiebreakers for the group stage will be number of wins, head-to-head results, goal difference, and goals scored (in that order). Results will be produced using the World Cup 36 scorinator.
A new ranking system based on the KPB formula will be used (which is available as an OpenDocument file). Though the in-character sequential rankings (shown along with the group draw) are based solely on AOCAF performance, World Cup nations will get one-fourth of their current KPB ranking for the purpose of scorination if that is greater than their AOCAF ranking (this is shown in the spreadsheet). Still, the top AOCAF nations should easily defeat strong World Cup teams that are new to the AOCAF.
Group draw
The order of teams in each group is randomized for the purpose of fixtures.
Group A
(2) Vilita & Turori
(18) Ulzaxid
(14) Demot
Northern Bettia
(5) Bazalonia
(20) Quakmybush
Bushes Been Quaked
Group B
(17) Sarzonia
(6) Bettia
(28) 95X
(27) The Lowland Clans
(1) Hypocria
(11) Nojika
Kura-Pelland
Group C
(26) Capitalizt SLANI
Limbrogidlia
Amerigo Fidelis
(3) Lamoni
(7) Az-cz
(12) Milchama
(15) Aurendia
Group D
(22) Schiavonia
Oliverry
(8) Starblaydia
(4) Pacitalia
(31) Jasīʼyūn
(13) Delesa
(19) Manhattan Prime
Schedule
(all scorination will be at about 22:00 UTC)
2007–09–14: group stage matchday 1 (2v7, 3v6, 4v5; 1 bye)
2007–09–15: group stage matchday 2 (6v4, 7v3, 1v2; 5 bye)
2007–09–16: group stage matchday 3 (3v1, 4v7, 5v6; 2 bye)
2007–09–17: group stage matchday 4 (7v5, 1v4, 2v3; 6 bye)
2007–09–18*: group stage matchday 5 (4v2, 5v1, 6v7; 3 bye)
2007–09–19: group stage matchday 6 (1v6, 2v5, 3v4; 7 bye)
2007–09–20: group stage matchday 7 (5v3, 6v2, 7v1; 4 bye)
2007–09–22: first knockout round
2007–09–23*: quarterfinals
2007–09–24: semifinals
2007–09–25: third place match
2007–09–26: final
*these scores may be delayed by up to six hours
The stadiums to be used for each match can be found in the first post of the scores thread. Rosters for some teams can be found in the roster thread.
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Lamoni eagerly awaiting AOCAF XX!
After falling to third place after AOCAF XIX, the Hawks are looking for a return to AOCAF Cup winning form in AOCAF XX. The group that the Hawks have been drawn into is also the home of such AOCAF notables as Aurendia, Az-cz and Milchama; but the bookies in the Free Republic have announced that they anticipate a first place finish for the Hawks in Group C.
Group C
(26) Capitalizt SLANI
(-) Limbrogidlia
(-) Amerigo Fidelis
(3) Lamoni
(7) Az-cz
(12) Milchama
(15) Aurendia
The biggest thing that the Hawks have to watch for in this group is an upset win by any of the other teams in the group. Milchama and Aurendia are capable of stealing the group crown if no one pays attention to them.
This AOCAF has an added twist in that it is being hosted by the Unified Capitalizt States. This will be the first time that any Lamonians (other than tourists) will have an opportunity to have a look at that corporately run state.
Let's take a look at the other groups.
Group A
(2) Vilita & Turori
(18) Ulzaxid
(14) Demot
(-) Northern Bettia
(5) Bazalonia
(20) Quakmybush
(-) Bushes Been Quaked
The experts are predicting a first place finish for V/T, while Bazalonia will finish second. The next three spots will be hotly contended for, with three teams being within 6 AOCAF spots of each other. Meanwhile, Northern Bettia and Bushes Been Quaked will fight for the dubious honor of not finishing bottom, but one of them might take on of the middle three spots with the help of an upset or two. This group will be a good one to keep an eye on, for it will be entertaining.
Group B
(17) Sarzonia
(6) Bettia
(28) 95X
(27) The Lowland Clans
(1) Hypocria
(11) Nojika
(-)Kura-Pelland
Hypocria should get the first place honors here, unless Bettia comes out in top form to upset the men in blue, which could well happen. Sarzonia should get the edge over Nojika, but it is extrememly close between those two teams. 95X and TLC should duke it out to see who gets spot 5, but one of them could get spot 4 if they play well enough. We feel sorry for Kura-Pelland in this group. As the only non AOCAF ranked team in Group B, they will be getting the wooden spoon at the end of the group stages; as well as the bottom of the group. At least this will let them know what they need to improve on. A first AOCAF knockout appearance for Kura-Pelland will be as unlikely as being hit by lightning twice in the same day under a cloudless sky. Sorry, guys. This is likely the closest to a Group of Death as there will be in this AOCAF.
Group D
(22) Schiavonia
(-) Oliverry
(8) Starblaydia
(4) Pacitalia
(31) Jasīʼyūn
(13) Delesa
(19) Manhattan Prime
Starblaydia and Pacitalia will duke it out to get the first place group finish, but Pacitalia will likely maintain a razor thin edge against the Men in Muave. Delesa should keep the third spot in the group, with Schiavonia rounding out the knockout contenders. Jasīʼyūn, and Manhattan Prime will take the final two spots just above the bottom, while Oliverry will get their rump smacked with the wooden spoon as group bottom. Yes, we really do think that Schiavonia will do better than Manhattan Prime.
We finally come back to our group:
Group C
(26) Capitalizt SLANI
(-) Limbrogidlia
(-) Amerigo Fidelis
(3) Lamoni
(7) Az-cz
(12) Milchama
(15) Aurendia
Capitalizt SLANI One of the two "home" teams competing in AOCAF XX, they will nonetheless garner a fifth place finish in the group stages. Their only hope of making the knockouts will be the outplay either Milchama or Aurendia. They are capable of doing so, but the question is "will they?"
Limbrogidlia This is one of the two teams in our group that will struggle to not finish last.
Amerigo Fidelis The other of the two teams in our group that will struggle to not finish last. We like this team over Limbrogidlia, though.
Lamoni That's us!
Az-cz This will be the biggest group match for both them, and us. The team that wins the Lamoni - Az-cz match will likely win the Group C crown, and the good knockout placement that goes with it; complete with a day's rest for the team. We still see Lamoni coming out with a squeaker of a win in this one, though.
Milchama This is the nation that is known for having a horse on it's team. Will they continue the tradition in this AOCAF? No one yet knows, but expect them to finish either third or fourth in Group C.
Aurendia This nation has pulled off some impressive upsets in past AOCAFs. We think that they might place third in Group C if they can defeat Milchama. |
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(OOC: In case you don't know, this is written like those newspaper websites that allow blog-like comments. As one can probably tell, many of the more vocal people in 95X seem to not like sports. But that's not everyone, or even a majority.)
pcc.95x - The Pacific City Courier Online
Familiar 95X Team Looks Forward to AOCAF 20
Pacific City - After several years of hiatus and three host changes, the Atlantian Oceania Cup of Association Football once again comes together, this time in the Unified Capitalizt States.
"We've got one of the best groups of players out there," said Chris Crossman, returning as the team's Head Coach. "Some of them are taking unpaid time away from their jobs, others will come home to completely new jobs altogether."
"I don't understand what the difference is between teamwork in soccer and workplace teamwork," remarked Candy Sandy, returning for her third AOCAF, and quitting her job in retail to be able to take part. "But I'll let my next employer decide that."
The team also includes six new players - although they will most likely spend most of their time in practice and on the bench. Once again, Coach Crossman has been criticized of the young age of the new players.
"It's not easy. A lot of guys and gals in their twenties want to play, but can't take the time away from their school or their job. Even more teens want to play, but getting their parents to agree to it breaks the deal."
Crossman also commented that when he sees talent and a player that really wants to play, he can usually persuade parents, but not much luck with older players.
The demise of the 95X Soccer League shortly after AOCAF 19 was of no help, either.
"It was only four teams, and we played a small schedule, but it was one of the best things ever," reminisced Marco Adams, returning as starting goalkeeper.
It will take a lot more than teamwork and eagerness, though. Overall, 95X is 1-9. It will face top-ranked Hypocria and sixth-ranked Bettia in the group stage. The opening match will be against eleventh-ranked Nojika.
With the lack of mass enthusiasm of the general public, no domestic broadcast coverage of 95X's games are planned.
Feedback - What YOU Think!
"Feedback" is a section for pcc.95x readers to discuss the article they've read in a civil manner. Vulgar, obscene, harassing, or demeaning comments will be deleted.
clu3l355:
Soccer's the game you play with your feet, right?
Reason:
Kids playing kids games. What a waste of time.
Joe Kareless:
You got that right, Reason. Imagine how much more business would get done if they were all working. But, hey, it's their future of living in a cardboard box, not mine.
Nameless:
Wow, you two are quick! 20 minutes after the story is on the web, and you've already said what I was going to say!
Joe Kareless:
I worked two full-time jobs at the same time for twenty-five years. I now get pensions from both. See kids, work hard, and you get to retire. Play games, live in a cardboard box. It's that easy.
a_BIG_fan:
I've been watching the team since 18 and I hope we get out of the cellar this year! Who was it that said "if you can do better, get on the field?" I wish some of the people who spend all day here would read that!
95XBeliever:
That was Marco before 19. I saved that paper. We should've done better last time.
fanboi:
um, u say to much bout the guyz. i think melissa and michelle are hot!
zach01:
Whatever, man. I'll take some Candy any day!
*Pacific City Courier Moderator*:
That will be enough of that. We don't tolerate that behavior here.
Everyperson:
Funny that people that don't seem to care have so much to say on the topic. I bet most people don't post feedback for that reason.
MrPolitics:
I just heard the Board might force them to forfeit the game against Sarzonia because they don't recognize the nation as existing. Hey, Board! Why not force the end to this joke of a team as well?
Coach C:
Thank you to those of you who support us for your support. If we weren't all giving 100% effort and putting 100% effort on the field, we wouldn't be going. Coach Crossman (yes, really)
95XBeliever:
Reason - Alecia Onesixtysecond is 30, and Marco Adams is 29. I wouldn't say they're kids.
Reason:
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Starblaydia Back on Regional Stage
Can they get Championship number six?
Its been sixteen years since an AOCAF was played - sixteen long years in the wilderness going back to before World Cup thirty-four. Perhaps the sporting Gods decided that the first AOCAF was unbearable without Starblaydia, and that none should ever be played again without them. After all, Starblaydia has only just returned to the international scene, hosting the inaugural Di Bradini Cup a couple of years ago. Bouyed by the success of that tournament they made themselves available for the AOCAF and, as if by magic, the Unified Capitalizt States stepped up to host.
Starblaydia have been truly blessed in the AOCAF over the last eighty years, they have won it more times than any other nation. NEWI Cefn Druids have four, Vilita, only when accompanied by their lackeys, Turori, have also managed four. Lamoni, somehow, twice, and once each for Hypocria, Fmjphoenix, Bettia and Sarzonia. Yet Starblaydia sit above all those nations with a record tally of five Championship wins - wins that we're sure absolutely everyone else is quite sick and tired of hearing about.
The record cannot be discounted, however, as it shows just how dangerous Starblaydia can be - whenever they are down, seemingly out, there is always an extra reserve they can call on for support: History.
Despite it being so long ago, in footballing terms, Starblaydia retain three players who have International Championship wins under their belt. Admittedly two of them are long-lived Dwarves, while a third is a thirty-three year-old human, there's still nothing like experience. Captain Kili Izretar, for instance, went to two AOCAFs and a World Cup, along with being victorious in the Indigenous World Cup. He is widely expected to be Starblaydia's key player, his generally languid style punctuated by bursts of energetic play and ever-incredible passing. Particular fan favourites have been his 'no-look' passing, back-heels and flicks that stem from an excellent touch and a seemingly telepathic knowledge of where players are around him.
| QUOTE | Group D
(22) Schiavonia
Oliverry
(8) Starblaydia
(4) Pacitalia
(31) Jasīʼyūn
(13) Delesa
(19) Manhattan Prime |
Though not the top seed in their Group, Starblaydia can surely expect to qualify fairly easily from their group as four from seven will go through to the Second Round. Most likely Pacitalia, Starblaydia, Delesa and Manhattan Prime - so the statisticians tell us. The heart and the football knowledge, however, would tell us it's going to be Starblaydia, Pacitalia, Schiavonia and perhaps even a surprise from Oliverry. Elsewhere? God only knows, we haven't been watching the international scene for over a decade, anything could have happened. Maybe it'll just be exactly the same as it was when we last played...
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Live BazSport Radio Broadcast!
"Black, white and Gold, who else could it be but Bazalonia's own Bazalopes in AOCAF 20."
"Yes, Larry, We're in the Unified Capitalizt States, in Dennis, in what was once Bedistan but now is apart of the UCS."
"So what information do we have for our Bazalonian, and whoever else may be listening, Audience?"
"Well, we've got the group draws and schedules... minus the actual locations, it seems capitalizt Slani are being secretive for now. Who knows what that might lead."
"So what does the group stage hold for our Bazalopes?"
"Well, the teams in Group A and is the second seed in that group, If we don't make it to the knockouts then something needs to be done."
"Right, well let's look at the group in Detail."
"Well, first seed Vilita & Turori, ranked 2nd compared to the Bazalopes 5th, we may very well be able to pull an upset and take then down a notch or 2, A win is not out of the question but a draw would be much likelt. The entire group will be looking at the form of the Eel Cat things and the Bazalopes. Who are expected to easily make up the top 2 spots. The only question is who will take top spot."
"Wow, glad you took a breath in there or you would've collapsed from lack of oxygen."
*chuckle* "Well, let's move onto the other teams... Demot, Ulzaxid and Quakmybush ranked 14,18 and 20 respectively, This will be like a tournament within the tournament for the 3 relatively close teams battling for the 2 remaining knockout spots. The Black Dragons from Demot, The amorphic aliens of Ulzaxid and the Quakmybushian Sharks are probably going to find it difficult."
"Warning, Warning user exceeded allowable Word Count."
"Oh, funny, funny man.."
"Well I suppose It's my turn now."
"Yep, your turn."
"That leaves us Northern Bettia and Bushes Been Quaked, We're facing Northern Bettia in the same group in the 37th World Cup so this will be a bit of a pre-cursor, both teams are unranked and are not expected to challenge the 5 highers teams, particularly the Bazalopes and the Eel Cat things."
"That's all we have time for, stay tuned for more reports from Dennis, Bedistan, UCS.
(Both)"This is Gary and Larry signing off." |
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Matchday 1 scores are posted in the scores thread.
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They're Back With A Win!
Rodriguez shows class in clean sheet
Despite having their lowest rank since AOCAF2 (yes, that's eighty-four years ago) Starblaydia are at a relatively-lowly eighth in Atlantian Oceania, but they're still good enough to be seeded second in Group D. In the northern-most stadium of the UCS being used in this tournament, Starblaydia lined up against who could be their closest rivals for high-end Qualification; Delesa.
Lined up against a Commonwealth side playing a regular 4-4-2, filled with St.Myhre Saints players, Starblaydi commentators noted, with much consternation, that two Delesan players appeared to be wearing a Captain's armband. One up front and one at the back it seemed, while Starblaydia just had one: Kili Izretar. The indomitable dwarf is one of only four players with previous international experience and the expert play-maker is Starblaydia's captain for this AOCAF. And with good reason too.
Izretar's vision and passing opened up great holes in the Delesan midfield and throughout their flat-back four. As nippy as he is, though, Kili cannot take on an entire defence by himself. To this end he had Lex Panarii as his 'minder' throughout the ninety minutes. The tough-tackling Iskara Daii captain was winning his first cap, at the age of thirty-one, like many of his fellow squad members. One of those was Tarquin Fullbright, the Britannican-born striker making his senior international début. Fullbright out-shone the rest of the team, however, scoring on said début. Of course, it was from an Izretar pass, a diagonal through-ball that split the defence in half. Fullbright skipped around the slower of the two centre-backs and side-footing across the keeper's body into the back of the net. One appearance, once goal, and an international career off to a bright, if belated, start for the twenty-four year-old.
While Izretar weighed in with the second goal, chipping in from the edge of the area, Fernando Rodriguez performed excellently between the posts, keeping every Delesan shot out. The twenty-three year-old was selected somewhat controversially over the three-times capped Triinu Arnulpho, and thirty-one year-old Gergori Birgau, but with this display he's confirmed his place.
Elsewhere in Group D, last Cup's runners-up, Pacitalia, blasted four past the Jasīʼyūn side, signalling their charge for the championship.
Starblaydia 2 - 0 Delesa
(Fullbright 26, Izretar 42) - (None) |
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Lamoni gets draw in first match
In their first match of AOCAF XX, the Hawks finished with a 1-1 draw with friendly rivals Az-cz. Given that Az-cz is their biggest threat for a first place group finish (in terms of AOCAF rank), the Hawks are said to be happy with the result.
Lamonian forward Michal Kellogg scored the lone Hawks goal of the match at twenty five minutes in, getting around the defenders after the traditional "Throw-in" after the ball went out of bounds. The ball sailed right past the fingers of the Az-czid goalkeeper, hitting nothing but net. The lone Az-czid goal came in ten minutes after that; but we can't tell which Az-cz player scored, since they have yet to post a roster.
The next match for the Hawks will be against Milchama. While this should be an exciting match, the Hawks are in a whole other level of play than Milchama. In the lack of communication from Milchama, we can still only speculate if they are going to follow their tradition of having a horse on their squad. As a matter of fact, there have been relatively few statements from most of the sides involved in AOCAF XX, despite there being a high number of teams competing.
Lamoni - 1 Michal Kellogg (25)
Az-cz - 1 (35) |
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Nojika starts with a BANG!
The Panthers enjoy a 3-0 win on Matchday 1
AEROPAG, COMMERCE HEIGHTS -- The Nojikan Panthers marched into first place in Group B with a convincing victory over 95X on Matchday 1.
All three goals came in the first half for the away side, who shot to the top of the table courtesy of two goals from Rudy Greeves and a superb strike from Nolan Sakash.
The hosts' misery was completed 5 minutes from half time when Rudy Greeves netted his second of the match from a poorly cleared ball. The crushing defeat leaves 95X drowning at the bottom of the group, and deals a damaging blow to morale ahead of the rest of the group stages.
After overcoming a cautious first 15 minutes, both teams became upbeat and brought the match to life. One team, in the end, would receive a huge boost of confidence, while their counterparts would have theirs destroyed.
And it was The Panthers who enjoyed their night with Preston Greeves finding the net after a phenomenal strike from outside the area after just 17 minutes, only for the play to be called back for a foul.
Though, it mattered little, as 23 year old Nolan Sakash opened the scoring 4 minutes later. Antoine Billet and Adldo Samec combined to move the ball from right to left and then back into the middle again where Sakash had time to set up a shot which he placed perfectly just inside the far post.
Two minutes later, Rudy Greeves times his run to perfection to meet Marlin Parmely's throughball. He still had work to do to beat Marco Adams, which he did by curling his shot into the bottom corner.
No more than 6 minutes later, the done and over.
Parmely was again the provider with a long pass from the left bisecting the 95X defence and reaching Rudy Greeves who let the ball bounce once before slamming home his second of the match past Adams on the volley.
95X's defence looked woeful, and, in the second half, it was only a matter of trying to avoid embarrassment for Chris Crossman's side. They did that only in one respect; they did not concede again.
95X: 0 - 3 :Nojika
N/A - (Sakash 21’, R. Greeves 23', R. Greeves 29')
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| QUOTE (Nojika @ Sep 15 2007, 02:00 AM) | | The crushing defeat leaves 95X drowning at the bottom of the group, and deals a damaging blow to morale ahead of the rest of the group stages. |
(OOC: Wow, how'd you guess?! Although it does work well with the RP I was considering as a secondary story for this AOCAF, never got around to posting it... meh, I'll start from here)
livespace.co.95x - User msko18
Today's entry:
I can't believe we lost, and by this much. We were so confident - we really thought that with all the time inbetween that we'd do better than ever. I guess not.
It's rumored that time goes by slower in 95X - I don't know or care, a long time is a long time.
The other night we were so happy. Not only did most of us really miss each other, but it was the first time in a long time we could put on a soccer uniform and it meant something. Even all the time I've spent at one of the largest universities in 95X, I couldn't believe how tough it was to even try to get a pickup game going. I miss the 95X league.
We all saw the newspaper site where everyone at home was mocking us, that we should all be happy with some crummy factory or office job - those jerks just hide behind internet screen names. Coach says he's not going to bother reading them any longer, and said none of us are allowed to, either - said us starters would get benched, and the new guys and gals and bench players would be off the team, and for good. People are so hateful.
Damien and I have been such good friends since the first one in wherever it was that doesn't exist anymore - we were the only two guys our age on the team, and the youngest, too. I remember sneaking into each other's hotel rooms back then (we were supposed to be split up with the older guys, and they were supposed to be an example), and we'd go over the game, how much we really liked it, and both agreed that we needed to get to sleep so we'd be ready for the games.
We didn't win a single game that year. Not a single one. But I don't know how different I'd be without the experience. We became friends then, and we've visited each other's families and houses and cities at least once a year ever since (I'm from Pacific City, he's from Creston). Honest, he was crying afterwards. Coach talked to him in private and he still cried afterwards. I talked to him - he said he never really felt like he was that good enough to represent his country. I said that yes he was, and he's too good a friend of mine to be that miserable. I'm no shrink, but I really tried to find out what the problem was - we've known everything else about each other for several years now. He said he really was thinking about quitting the team and becoming a stock broker, even though he doesn't know anything about how to do that, and that when I called him about this one that it was enough for him to change his mind. I asked him what he wanted to do, he said he still wanted to play but he didn't want to lose, and he didn't want to go home a loser. I told him that, besides me and the coaches, there's 20 other guys and gals here that want to win, too - and we need his help. And he has mine. Dunno how much longer I can take it, though.
I found my old paper scrapbook from 18, and brought it with me. Started reading it - but just the beginning - and took it with me here to UCS. I realized after we started losing, I stopped writing about the games and wrote about other stuff, and collected other random stuff more often than the beginning. I've rambled enough for tonight - tomorrow might be a better day.
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Az-cz Scroll
Commerce Heights
Bd-RP
Due to struggles of both Bazalonia and ourselves to get AOCAF XX together we were unsure when it would start. Thankfully Commerce Heights finally arranged a proper AOCAF. Unfortunately it didn't get off the ground until the qualifiers for World Cup 37 had already started. That meant that the Gnomes were devoting very little resources to this tournament and sent a side of mostly unknown players to the tournament.
That however didn't mean they weren't going to be competitive. While still no one expects them to win the thing, or probably even make the semifinals, the first game of the competition went well enough. Going up against two time former champs Lamoni the Gnomes stole an undeserved point from the Hawks. While the Hawks goal, on a throw in, was a fluke, and the Az-cz goal was a fine play from Shouhei Yamamoto, most of the match the Hawks were the better team. Still with a squad of no name players earning a draw against such a powerful squad should be considered a fine result.
The Gnomes now proceed to a bye date before they face Milchama. While most are skeptical about the chances of this squad in particular beating such a strong opponent a win there would leave us well positioned to move to the second round. The team is hoping to channel the energy of the baseball team, who absolutely owns the Warriors. |
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Group A - Much Closer than predicted.
With the Eel Cat Things sitting out the First Matchday with a bye, it was upto the Bazalopes to show the group why they were expected to be one of the top 2, however the scheming Northern Bettian Fire Ants seemed to have the ref on their side dissallowing a Bazalonian goal early in the match. Infact it was the Fire Ants themselves that signed their death warrent. Making an obviously illegal slide tackle against a Bazalonian player the referee somehow got mixed up in it all and fell over hitting his head against the Northern Bettian player. This clash caused serious injury to the referee and the match was temporarily suspended while things got sorted out, however it wasn't too long till the un-bribed back-up referee was able to take the field as the game started to flow freely. A penalty against Northern Bettia resulted in the 1-0 nil win at Auswärtssieg Arena
Team Manager, Peter Hobble, had this to say about the incident. "This is what happens when you try to subvert a soccer match with thugery against an upright and respectible team, God answered my prayers and the Northern Bettians shot themselves in the foot metaphorically speaking. All I can say is that the team that was better on the day got the win, rather than the team that was less scroupulous in their dealings. I think in the world cup however we'll take this experience and be able to shut them down before any serious injuries our players occur, we were lucky this time."
On the Second Matchday the Bazalopes ave the Bye as they prepare to show low ranked Quakmybush just how exactly a game of regional soccer is to be played. |
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Hawks attempt to shake off rust
With the second game in a row where Lamoni only scored one goal, some are questioning where the Hawks' offense has gone. The Hawks first came to a 1-1 draw against Az-cz; but then they also came to a 1-1 draw against Milchama. We know that everyone is shaking off rust from the longer than normal period of time between this AOCAF and the last one, but the Hawks will need to step it up against their next opponent; Aurendia, if they wish to make it to the knockouts, let alone rise to the top of Group C.
Lamoni sits at spot 4, while Aurendia sits at spot 3, only due to the fact that they lost in the head to head result against the team in spot 2. If the Free Republic's national team can defeat Aurendia, then they would rise at least one spot; and maybe two spots if things go Lamoni's way.
Bryan Neely scored the lone Lamonian goal in a rather disappointing draw against Milchama. Scoring at thirty minutes in, his goal came on a ball that hit the upper crossbar as it went in. The lone Milchamian goal came at fifty minutes into the match, and was a fairly standard sidekick that just made it past the Lamonian goalkeeper. As this opponent also does not have a roster, we can't tell you who scored the goal. As a side note, Aurendia ALSO doesn't have a roster as yet. We hope that this won't be ANOTHER draw, as that would push us into spot 5, which is out of knockout consideration.
Lamoni - 1 Bryan Neely (30)
Milchama - 1 (50) |
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Panthers win again!
A 2-0 victory over The Lowland Clans keeps Nojika in first
CIRTO, COMMERCE HEIGHTS -- Second half strikes from Dylan Vanes and Preston Greeves earned Nojika a narrow victory over AOCAF Group B opponents The Lowland Clans at Cirto Seaside Stadium this afternoon.
The Lowland Clans had held their own in the game, but ultimately paid the price for the dismissal of their right back in the second half.
This, Nojika's second win thus far, sees manager Carlos Amoa's side remain in first in Group B after two matches.
The Lowland Clans had slightly the better of the first half, with Nojika's goalkeeper Garth Kauk forced into action in the 3rd minute to keep out a free kick taken by The Lowland Clans' captain.
Marlin Parmely made the first attempt for the Panthers just before the quarter-hour mark, but his effort from Antoine Bilet's cross went well wide. Rudy Greeves then broke through the defence and was one on one with one of The Lowland Clans' defenders who managed to parry the ball to safety.
Parmely again tried his luck from distance two minutes from the break, only to see his phenomenal strike pushed over the crossbar.
The second half was an even affair with both teams playing particularly well, but with Nojika making more of their chances.
The Lowland Clans were reduced to 10 men when a substitute player was sent off three minutes after coming onto the pitch and taking a swing at a Nojikan player.
One minute later, Adldo Samec broke through and fired a shot which was saved by the opposing keeper. Just before the hour mark, The Lowland Clans' keeper again made a spectacular save to deny 18 year old Mike Axman from 12 yards after he had received a perfect pass from Billet.
Vanes finally opened the scoring for the Panthers in the 57th minute, heading home from close range following Billet's free kick. A member of The Lowland Clans' midfield looked to level six minutes later, but his effort was pushed wide by Kauk.
Preston Greeves made the points safe four minutes from time with a 24 yard free kick was sent flying into the top corner, unstoppable by the opposing goalkeeper.
Nojika: 2 - 0 :The Lowland Clans
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pcc.95x - The Pacific City Courier Online
95X Gives Kura-Pelland What the Little Boy Shot At
Port Lusambo, Unified Capitalizt States - Don't count us down and out yet, 95X told the region's soccer fans, with a 4-0 win over Kura-Pelland at JPL Paladin Stadium.
"For an unranked team, they played a good game," commented 95X Midfielder Rae Day, who spent much of the match keeping the ball ahead of the midfield line.
Coach Chris Crossman reminded the team at halftime, with 95X ahead 1-0 after Claire Pomona scored her first AOCAF goal shortly after the 37-minute mark, that the game might seem like an easy win at that point, but it wasn't over yet.
"They (Kura-Pelland) had some good looks at our goal, but Marco (Adams) was successful in the shutout," Crossman said after the match. "Anyone as new as they are can be dangerous, and if we lost focus it could've been easy to get overconfident and sloppy."
The second half was all 95X, with Micah Skokomish taking charge like a true team leader, surging into the forefield several times and scoring two of 95X's second half goals.
With the game in the bag in favor of 95X, and Kura-Pelland's goalie appearing to wait for the officials to end the game, Skokomish kicked to a wide open Damien Dairycreek, who capped off the game with a goal at 89:57.
Although the coaching staff were a little concerned two midfielders spent much of the game ahead of the forwards on the field, it gave them a insight in planning future strategies.
"They'll still get a talking to," commented Crossman, who was looking ahead at the schedule, and the steep competition curve ahead for the team.
The next scheduled game is against 17th-ranked Sarzonia (0-1-0 W-T-L), followed by sixth-ranked Bettia (1-1-0 W-T-L).
"Bring 'em on!," shouted Forward Michelle Mitchell.
95X is currently 1-0-1 W-T-L in Group stage.
The next opponent, however, might not be a team of players - it may be the 95X Board of Directors, due to it's resolution that Sarzonia is not recognized by the Board as a nation.
When the team learned 95X was scheduled to face Sarzonia in the first round of play, Coach Crossman submitted a pleading to the Board that the game be allowed to be played. Here on the eve of the scheduled game, no word has been received if the request was granted.
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95X 4 - Kura-Pelland 0
(Pomona 37:, Skokomish 56: & 74:, Dairycreek 90:)
(OOC: In case I don't post another RP before the next scorination, the Board grants the request and the game can be played as scheduled. Otherwise, 95X would've been forced to forfeit the game.)
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livespace.co.95x - User msko18
Wow.
The entire game seemed like it was an hour.
Maybe the talk I gave the team after coach was done before the game worked. All I said was to go out there and give it all we have.
I heard Rae talking to a reporter after the game that they did play a good game, and she was right.
I can't believe coach talked to Damien and I afterwards. After all, both of us learned how to cover the entire field (even the backfield), and Melissa and Michelle, Aisha, Claire, and Candy all knew this ahead of time. I asked him to consider this before and if he could please incorporate this into the overall game plan. He said "maybe," with a bunch of other 'teamwork' stuff.
I mean, we scored 3 goals... even if one of them was after the other team basically quit playing.
I was really happy for Claire, you only get one first goal, and that was hers. I got the usual answer from her ("that was like, um, I totally forgot the word for it"), but that got her more psyched than ever before. I swear, after I got my first, I was so hungry for more and more and more. Okay coach, I hear ya on the teamwork thing, and this does help me in that regard.
Damien was so much better today than the other night. He asked me why I got the ball over to him for the goal at the end of the game since I had a clear path to strike for the goal as well. I told him it was because the me in team is spelled backwards with an a in the middle, I had two goals already in the game and would've kicked it to anyone else if they were in his position, and he could've used the goal to know that he was more of the win. He said, and I quote, "I guess the game really is worth playing, and life really is worth living." That was odd, he's never said stuff like this before. I'm gonna try to figure out what's going on and get help for him if I have to.
Another crazy thing... when I logged in tonight after the game, there's a message from Livespace that over 10,000 hits to my page didn't know the password and/or weren't on my friend list. Yeah, like I'm really going to let someone who's not family or a close friend read this. :) (And, since my best friend is sitting across the room from me, that list is really short.)
Allright, time to turn off this computer and get to bed - all the rest of the games from here on out are even more important. |
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