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Cats Declaw Lions
Dual-Nationalized Kristofer Kilpter carried over his sensational AOCAF winning form directly into the first ever match in the history of the Atlantian Oceania Under-21 tournament, where Kilpter led out the reigning AOCAF champion Vilita & Turori Eel-Cat Things as they squared off against the always formidible Nedalia. The Lions, always a force to be reckoned with on the youth level, were not up to their usual calibre as Kilpters early brace was enough to secure all three points for the Vilita Cove entry.
Kilpters first came just 9 minutes into the match after a poor switch by the Nedalian defender was easily cut out by the Vilita & Turori Regional Star who made no mistake in rounding the keeper and cooly placing the ball into the back of the net. And Kilpters second was no less magical after being lead in from the right, Kilpter found a gap between two defenders before rifling a 20 yard shot that was never going to be stopped at this level of competition, perhaps pressing Kilpters name amongst the favorites to step out onto the field when Vilita return to the World Cup finals during World Cup xXxI.
Elswhere in the group, Neu America were victorious in their opener against Vilitan Entity Misrantis, a 4-2 result that puts the 'Neu atop the group table due to superior goals scored. Vilita and Turori will square off with Neu Amerika on matchday 2 in a match that should secure qualification to the next round for the winner.
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Nymphs Pick Up Where Dryads Left Off, Get Big Win
HALOSEN - It was the main event of an action-filled first day of the inaugural AO Under-21 Football Cup, the stadium filled to standing room only. Most of those spectators wore the orange and blue of the host nation, cheering at the top of their lungs to encourage the first Myrtannian U-21 side. To begin their AO U21 FC campaign, Myrtannia would face Bazalonia, a rival in AOCAF, and potentially a rival for the U-21s as well.
After a fully orchestrated rendition of 'Stand Strong, United Isles', accompanied by a professional recording artist who was drown out by the fans, the Nymphs seemed to just be taking it all in. To play at home in such a big match, and to have the hopes of the entire nation riding on you, is not an easy thing to do for youngsters with no real experience on this stage. Despite the high expectations, the Nymphs seemed relaxed and content to drink in the energy from the crowd, which gave them another standing ovation.
On a side note, Myrtannian fans also gave the Pacitalian side a standing ovation before their match with Demot. It just goes to show that the Myrtannia/Pacitalia rivalry is a friendly one.
Back to the Nymphs. Certain media outlets predicted that the Bazacubs would win this group, as they were the only side with international U21 experience. Not wiling to let that experience get in their way, Myrtannia came out of the gates early, and seemed to play just like their older countrywomen and men of the Dryads side. The familiar sight of a five-forward attack preceeded the setup for Myrtannia's first goal in U21 competition.
Zora Leckington took possesion of the ball, and passed it off to Khulmey, who charged into the box. Rather than shoot it herself, she passed it off to her left, where Nidia War waited eagerly. Seconds later, War struck the ball into the net, and the Nymphs went up 1-nil. The crowd, as expected, went wild. War was mobbed by teammates, but the celebration didn't last too long.
Soon enough, the Nymphs were back in position, and played a conservative, defensive match for the rest of the first half. Holding the vaunted Bazacubs scoreless, Myrtannia went into the half up by a goal.
"A good start all things considered," said coach Ljungquist, "We got a goal, and we stood our ground defensively. You can't ask for much more in your first match."
When they came back out after the break, Myrtannia resumed the attack, regaining posession from the Bazacubs, and pushed down the pitch again. This time, Leckington recieved it from War, and then passed it off to Hettie Miyagishima. Hettie, a junior at Heihachi High in Mari City, Scandon Island, found herself with an opportunity too good to pass up. Only the goalkeeper stood in her path to the goal, and she couldn't have faked him out any better. A split-second error in judgement allowed Miyagishima to put the ball in the net's lower left corner. Myrtannia now led 2-nil, and the sea of Orange and Blue was rocking, perhaps the loudest Halosen National Stadium's been since Halosen United won its only MAFC Cup.
Miyagishima's goal was also greeted by cheers and shouts of 'Banzai!' from the Myrtannian fans - a reference to how HHS fans cheer when their team scores a goal. Once the celebration died down, Myrtannia went back to conservative defense, and continued to prevent the Bazacubs from breaking through to scoring range. When the dust settled, Myrtannia secured a 2-0 win to start off what fans hope will be a successful AO U21 FC run.
"It's a great way to open this tournament," stated captain Nidia War, "The fans were great too - really got us totally psyched for this match. One down, two to go."
The win puts Myrtannia into second place, just behind regional neighbors and good friends Lamoni. Lamoni's Eagles just edged out the kids (literally) from Az-Cz to the tune of 4-3. Myrtannia hasn't played any kind of football match against a Lamonian side since the Group Stage of AOCAF XIII. Back then, the Hawks throttled the Dryads, but times have changed, as has the competition. Myrtannia will be praciticing hard and long for the most important U21 match yet, and will do its best to be ready for the Eagles.
"A win against them sends us to the Quarterfinals, so we're determined to snag it. We'll practice and prepare for them very hard, I can promise you. They've got the talent to knock us off the high horse, and we can't let that happen. It should be a good match, based on the friendship between ourselves and Lamoni," coach Ljungquist explained.
On another note, the MAFC clubs Lahar and Mari City have begun investigating the possibility of acquiring Starblaydi footballers to shore up their ranks. Lahar has reportedly expressed interest in defender Tiberius Costello, while the Mari City Maulers have taken interest in obtaining the services of midfielder Lori Alvarez and forward Tommas Coalville.
The Final Score from Halosen National Stadium:
Myrtannia 2 - 0 Bazalonia
(War 19', Miyagishima 60') (None)
The AIR 4 Upset of the Round: PAC 1-2 DEM. For all the belief we held that the junior Blue Foxes would win the whole group, Demot sure came out of nowhere. The first-time U21 side upset the talented Blue Foxes, who should recover from the loss. Congrats to Demot.
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"Do you know what happened there?" asked the coach after the match
"I let through 2 goals?" offered Joshua Kanga
"Yes, but more than that, WE WERE OUTSCORED BY 5 YEAR OLDS! Now can someone explain how a bunch of 5 year olds managed to score 3 goals and we failed to score any? And then as you would assume got a better Goal Differencial?"
"But, coach they lost as well." Henry Fjord quipped
"They are 5 year olds... of course they are going to f'ing lose. NOW CAN ANYONE TELL ME HOW THEY MANAGED TO SCORE 3 GOALS?!" the coach was fuming.
"They worked together as a team? they are super-toddlers? We didn't see the match how the heck would we know." challenged Thomas Yunn
"They are normal 5 year olds, the Az-Cz League got slightly confused thinking the Under 21 meant under 21 kilos. They are gnomes, but they are normal 5 year olds doing 5 year old things. Now does another 'bright spark' have another guess?"
"Well, how about you then captain Ricky, got anything for us that your brother missed?"
"Ummm.... Tactics?"
"Okay.. Tell us what you mean by Tactics.. oh great Captain of the Bazacubs."
"Ummm..,. They are babies right? So they think totally different to us 17,18,19,20 year olds correct? So their tactics would be totally different. So much different that it's like in chess you have no idea how to counteract a move you know nothing about."
"Correct, you are being out-played by a bunch of 5-year olds and do you know who we play next? Those same 5-year olds. We need to start thinking like toddlers if we are going to dominate this team like we should. We are the only team in this group to have international experience. Granted that was in the U21 WC which was quite a while ago but we need to stamp or dominance on this tournament."
"So what are we going to do?"
"I have organised you to work in day cares for a week. That will be your training, you are there not to play with kids or even to look after them. You will do these things but you are there to learn how the 5-year old brain works. And then when we face the Az-Cz team and we will not only win. We will win and we will win with style."
"Ah.. Coach?" said Everrett Kangas he piped up
"Yes, Everrett?"
"Do you have any comment about this match?" asked Everrett
"Yeah score a goal why don't you. Now, you start work in an hour. Chop Chop" exclaimed the coach as he walked out of the dressing room leaving the Bazacubs to scramble.
"I wonder if they believed all that crock I gave? Well, at least now I can win that bet with James Gaines."
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Demot Daily ~ Flying Start
The squad has started as about as well as they could, edging out Pactalia in a gritty game that could of gone either way. Their were many positives from the game, with Orien looking like he has the inside track to take over Whitehurse's vacant goalie spot on the national team, saving several critical shots during the waning moments of the match. However there is cause for concern as the midfield was unable to control and dictate the pace of the game when they needed to. This will need to be rectified if the team is going to make a deep run into the tournament. Yet the positives outwiegh the negatives, with the attacking trio proving more than competent in the opener, with Maryweather and Alexander bothing netting goals courtesy of a Corin assist.
Up next for Demot is Hypocria, who lost to Bettia three to one in their first match. If the team can hand Hypocria a second loss, it would all but insure the team of advancing, and allow them to play for first place in the ground on the last matchday against Bettia. The team will obviously be pulling for the win as to not having to defeat the talented Bettians on the final matchday, and maybe rest a few key players before the KOs. Also of note, the DFA has decided a change in the Demot's nickname from Fortress to Dynamo.
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"Weren't those Lamonians nice. They scored their four goals in the first minute then spent the rest of the time coaching our children." Kengo Inokuchi's mother began.
"And helping them score those goals," continued Selo-Ex's father, "was very nice. as well."
"Yeah Su-Wee looked so happy when she kicked the ball into the goal." beamed her mother.
"And so did both Cro-Mg and Go-Mar," added one of Mo-El's mothers.
Her partner continued, "Though it's a shame about little Tie-Mar's accident."
Her father responded, "Yeah she was a bit upset. We haven't completely finished the potty training yet. You know how it is."
Everyone echoed with some sort of comment along the lines of "do we ever."
"Still," he continued "the kids had fun. It was a great day. We ought to do something nice for the Lamonians."
"Well I'm well prepared" said Baranna Obama's mother. "I've been knitting these wool caps and I've got enough for all the players and coaches on the other three teams. I hope they're not to uncool for the kids on the other teams."
"Well such nice boys like the Lamonians ought to appreciate them." chimed in Bk-Oh's father.
"So for next game remember that we're getting the oranges and granola bars." reminded Ti-Ger's father. "Who's getting the juice?"
"That's us" The Mo-El mothers replied.
"Alright great. Sounds like everything's settled then. See you guys at the next game." Ti-Ger's father finished. |
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Daily Worker: Sporting Section
Brother/Sister Tandem Sinks Misrantis
In some welcome news from the United Isles of Myrtannia, our courageous young comrades of the Sociliast Union Pioneers team won their first match. Initiating the competition against Vilitan territory Misrantis, the coaching style of Marcellus Demchok proved to be too much for the capitalist opposition. Credit must be given to Misrantis attackers Rehmay de Torrey and Umfali Maraset, who scored their team's goals at 40' and 45' respectively.
For the Pioneers, goals came early in the first half, as Hobert Gorychka scored just 3 minutes in to give the Socialist Union a lead. He followed this with a second goal 20 minutes later, which extended the SUNA lead to 2 goals. Misrantis' quick goals late in the half tied the match, but that would be as close as they would get. Comrade Demchok removed a sluggish looking Autovino and replaced him with 13-year old forward Scarlett Gorychka, sister to Hobert. The younger Gorychka added her own brace of goals, beginning with a header off a corner kick at 61'. She followed that score up with a long, 'miracle' goal from 40 out. That goal cemented a triumph for the Pioneers, who gained first place in Group A for now.
Also in Group A, the combined Vilita and Turori side debuted with a shutout of rivals Nedalia, winning 2-0. Kristofer Kilpter scored both of the Eel Cat Things' goals, and we are assured that Comrade Demchok will be pushing the Pioneers in practice to ensure that they defend the dual nationality star. The team that wins this upcoming match will secure passage to the Quarterfinals, and the Socialist Union plans to be that team.
Socialist Union 4, Misrantis 2
(H.Gorychka 3' and 23', S.Gorychka 61' and 80') (de Torrey 40', Maraset 45') |
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Milchama News-Today-Tommorow-Chronicle-Telegraph-Journal-Update -Register-Sun-Enquirer-Post-Gazette-Times-Picayune-Herald
Sports Section
Lans dissapoints
Like most of his debate career, Alex Lans again dissapointed in his first game in charge of the Milchama Warriors. In an easy to win game against the Start of The Lowland Clans, Lans' defense failed him losing the Warriors 4-1 lead and leaving them in second place after a dissapointing 4-4 draw. Coach Lans! said, "It was a dissapointing way to start but it doesn't matter how we start it matters how we finish and I have a good feeling about this team. We showed our strength and where our struggles out. Oh yeh and our backup keeper will be starting the next game." Now the thrice nightly rendition of how they scored as announced by Milchama TV 2 "If it's not TV 2 then it's probably good TV."
2nd minute: Lans' looking nervous as he paces the touchline. It is his first game in charge so nobody should be suprised about this, he also had a tendency to pace even as the assistant coach. Anyway, his players are doing quite well, as Mitchell starts the counter attack. Lans is a heavy believer in the counter attack 3-3-4 theory which is how he shaped his team, as Marchakov gets the ball. He goes quickly down the wing as he goes to a running Catch Esrimdo. The Book title cuts inside, and finds a running Avi Belmowitz. Belmowitz takes on one Star defender, passes him and shoots! GOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLL!!!!!!!!! 1-0 Milchama! Lans' campaign as manager is off to a perfect as a nice counter attack gave Belmowitz the time to make his move and score.
10th minute: Kenny Rintell on the ball. Wow! Did he learn that from his father? Anyway, he's past two defenders, 3 make that, as he beats another Clansman. Flar making a run as Rintell passes but the ball is kicked away but right into the path of Kevin Flossmore. Flossmore sizes up the shot moves a little inside and takes a cracker! GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!! 2-0 Milchama! Kevin Flossmore with a wonderful shot to the far left hand corner to give Milchama the easy 2-0 lead. This is looking really good for the Warriors right now. There is an obvious feeling of belief.
34th minute: Kelvin Wilkirk now on the ball. He quickly goes up and passes to Joey Harris who again goes down the wing untouched. Harris over to Catch Esrimdo. The book title, goes inside one defender, and takes a wild shot. It's going over WAIT IT'S IN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLL!!!!!!! nobody would of thunk it but Esrimdo with a lucky shot that just sunk inside of the crossbar and into the net. The keeper is stunned and so are the Stars. It's 3-0 Milchama in the first half and its looking good for them.
45th minute: It's half time and the Warriors have gone nuts. 3 goals in the first half what a game for them so far.
48th minute: 3-1.
60th minute: Harris past two defenders as Belmowitz streaks in, the pass to Belmowitz, as he passes his marker and SCORES! 4-1 Milchama! Surely the game is over and the answer to the question of how much is 3. Although isn't the answer always 42? This is bad luck now isn't it?
62nd minute: 4-2. I was right only two minutes later and TLC pulls back one.
89th minute: 4-3. Well our goal difference is down but Halutz Dalton looks mad after that last mistake so its not going to matter because we're still going to get the 3.
90th minute: 4-4. Another mistake by Dalton and it's a tie. I can't belive we didn't get the 3.
Final Score:
Milchama 4 (Belmowitz 2, 60, Flossmore 10, Esrimdo 34)
TLC 4 (Idiot 48, Halutz Dal 62, 89, 90)
Milchama anti man of the match:
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Well, this was interesting
After the Lamonian U-21 Eagles scored their four goals of the match within the first minute, they then turned around and helped to teach the Az-Cz squad on how to play football. It was simply adorable when Graham Lawley in particular taught the Az-Czid children how to score. Az-Cz might not have such a good record at the end of the group stages, but they will certainly learn quite a lot.
In the meantime, the Eagles face hosts Myrtannia next. This should be Lamoni's first 'serious' U-21 match, and we think that it will be a close one. Both nations are good friends with each other, and this should only be enhanced by the friendly meeting of U-21 squads before the match. We last faced Myrtannia in the group stages of AOCAF XIII, where the AOCAF Hawks pretty much dominated the match. Of course, the times and teams here are different, so we can't be complacent on the pitch. Myrtannian media has stated that they will be preparing themselves for us, and so we shall be preparing ourselves for the match against them.
As another thing, this upcoming match against Myrtannia will help to disprove the notoriously arrogant proclomation in the Vilitan press that a 3-5-2 formation is not good for a +5 modifier. It has worked for the Hawks, and we feel that it will work for the U-21 Eagles as well.
Lamoni - 4 Folsom (20, 45 sec), Lawley (40, 55 sec)
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Poor-playing 'Pups stunned by upstart Demot
Zentrescu panned for playing substitute side in opening match; next two games now must-wins
HALOSEN, MYRTANNIA (PSN) -- In probably the stupidest move of his Under-21 managing career, Lindifeu Zentrescu opted to give most of the starting eleven for the U21 Blue Foxes an extra day's rest, playing six substitutes for the squad's opening group-stage match against Demot. And what a poor move it was, as the Fox pups were stunned in an upset 2-1 loss to their first opponents of the AOCAF U21 Cup.
No doubt Zentrescu will reintroduce the intact starting XI for the match against Bettia but Blue Fox fans are certainly upset at the poor and arrogant way in which the Demot opponents were treated. Despite beating them in the AOCAF16 round-robin this was obviously a different squad and a different environment, and the Blue Foxes would have done much better to at least use the match as a meaningful warmup for the starting squad, regardless of the result. Now they must win their next two matches, and nothing less than that or else they are eliminated from the tournament. Yes, we said it. Eliminated. And, by most standards, prematurely.
After seemingly even play to set the match tone, Demot's May Maryweather opened the scoring in the twenty-eighth minute in a stunning strike from just outside the box, and those assembled watched the shot curl into the top corner of the net past backup keeper Luis Capodor Reina, who kicked the upright in disgust. He was cautioned for the mental slip-up and continued play with a little less fire in the belly, even cheering with the fans in relief as substitute striker Arcangelo Fonseca equalised in the 53rd off a corner from Marco Fanazori.
However, Demot's momentum helped them restore their lead a quarter of an hour later, as Maryweather's setup man Gregory Corin helped with the second effort, spurring Jason Alexander with a set lob that landed just inside the box in front of Alexander, who calmly flicked (but, from numerous camera angles, nearly missed the ball altogether) the ball into the net past an again furious Reina for the 2-1 lead.
Next up, Pacitalia must swallow its pride, start the goram XI this time, and brace for fan backlash if they fall to the Bettians. Because, despite the healthy and friendly rivalry between the two sides, some Blue Fox fans are still smarting from the extra-time loss in the third-place match of AOCAF XVI after going undefeated for nearly all of the competition, and will want some form of revenge, albeit against the junior Aroras. After Bettia the Pacitalians face fellow defeated Hypocria, dumped 3-1 on opening matchday by those same Aroras.
From Halosen
Pacitalia 1 : 2 Demot
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Nymphs Clip Eagles' Wings, Remain Unbeaten
HALOSEN - In a matchup between two nations on very friendly terms, who share the same general area of our great region, the atomsphere before the match was cordial. The Nymphs and Eagles shook hands, exchanged jokes and conversation before the match. There were unconfirmed reports that they even kicked the ball around together a bit. But when the national anthems were presented, and the opening whistle blown, Myrtannia was all business.
Another sellout crowd packed Halosen National Stadium, an amazing sight for a new tournament, let alone an Under-21 football tournament. Maybe for an AOCAF it would be, but it's certainly a welcome surprise. There were many fans in the stands in the red and blue of the Free Republic, who made the short hop from Lamoni to see the Eagles play. The vast majority of them, however, were in the Orange and Blue of Myrtannia, and as vocal as ever. Maybe more so. Certainly less rowdy than the Dryads Army that accompanies the full national team on its AOCAF ventures in any case.
Both teams prepared for the match, but it was a question of how well they prepared. Lamoni had an easy time with the kids of Az-Cz, scoring four times in the first minute before giving them a football lesson for 89 minutes. Myrtannia, coming off a huge 2-0 win against Bazalonia, entered the match with lofty expectations hanging over their heads.
The match was a stalemate for the first 45 minutes, as neither side could get a clear shot on goal. Both teams took shots, but none went in. For a match between two sides that pride themselves on attacking football, it was a highly defensive contest. In the stands, the tension was almost unbearable for the hometown fans, who were beginning to think their Nymphs might stumble early in the tournament.
"Lamoni's been playing very well so far, and we've definitely got our hands full out there. We'll come back out in the second half and push 'em again. Eventually, one of us has to get tired out there, and that's when real scoring opportunities will spring up," coach Ljungquist told reporters who blocked her way into the locker rooms.
If the first half was all defense, the second half was the polar opposite. At least for the Nymphs. Pressing the attack with all five forwards again, Myrtannia began to tire the Eagles' defenders, and seemed to be waiting for the right moment to strike. Once they had a shot, the Nymphs were determined to take it. In the 60th minute, they got the chance, as Zora Leckington got past a Lamoni defender, then spotted Khulmey off to her right. AIR 4's call on the play:
"And off to Leckington... wait, she's past the defender, Zora looking to cross... it's in the air, headed for Khulmey... Khulmey with the scissor kick.... GOOOOAAALL!! A marvelous goal by Khulmey, and Myrtannia breaks the deadlock!"
Rather than celebrate the goal too much, Khulmey simply ran back toward the Myrtannian half of the pitch, and shrugged nonchalantly. Her teammates were more excited, but they too returned to their spots for the kickoff. Lamoni seemed to have been shaken by the goal, but managed to control the ball for a little while. Eventually, though, the Nymphs broke through again, this time with the help of a key pass interception. Again, the call from AIR 4:
"Eagles push up the right side... Zosel intercepts the pass! Zosel scoots it up to Longknife... Longknife approaching the Lamonian penalty box, Eagles coming up to meet her... a beautiful pass over to Miyaghishima... only the keeper between her and the goal.. she strikes.... GOOOOOOAAAL!!! Hettie Miyagishima with the second goal of the match! Banzai!! Myrtannia leads 2-nil!"
Miyaghishima's goal set off another minor celebration, but the Nymphs once again soon returned to their half of the pitch. The rest of the match was controlled at a Myrtannian tempo, with the Nymphs pushing the Eagles back and taking a few more shots on goal. Lamoni's keeper kept most of them out, until a shot was deflected out of bounds by him. Myrtannia recieved a corner kick, and Sarita Longknife was chosen to kick it into play. Longknife, tutored by Daisey Martignago on the art of corners, put it into play expertly. All Hettie did was head it in for the second match in a row, and once again resulting in a goal.
With the score now 3-0, Myrtannia was comfortably in front and fell back to conservative defense which held the Eagles at bay. Once the final whistle was blown, a larger celebration touched off on the field, as the Nymphs mobbed Miyagishima. Fists pumping into the air, group hugs, and general rejoicing were seen as the Nymphs had all but punched their ticket into the Quarts. They did stop to shake hands with the Lamonians in a show of sportswomanship, but ultimately, it was their night. The fans in the crowd were louder than at the Bazalonia match, and stayed for a long while after the conclusion, celebrating with the team.
"It's amazing to win so decisively twice in a row now. First Bazalonia, now Lamoni. All that's left is Az-Cz and then we can start working on preparing for the knockouts," Miyagishima explained, "We're confident we can win against Az-Cz, but they're just so cute that we'll probably give them football lessons too."
Also in the stadium was Dryads captain Dania Figary, heroine to millions of young Myrtannians, and all-time international goal scoring leader for Myrtannia. She was on the last Myrtannian side to face a Lamonian one, way back in AOCAF XIII.
"Last time, they beat us 3-0 in Krytenia. This time, we beat them by the exact same score on our home turf - it just doesn't get any better than that," Figary told the News-Times, "I'm really proud of these girls and what they've done so far."
With that in mind, the next opponent for Myrtannia is Az-Cz, whose under-5s have recieved much instruction from the bigger kids in this tournament. With a win, Myrtannia would lock up first place in the group, and go on to face a second seed from another group in the Quarterfinals. Elsewhere in the group, Bazalonia recovered as expected and defeated Az-Cz 2-1; no news on whether they gave the kids some pointers or not. Also, Pacitalia returned to form with a 2-0 win over Bettia, and is still in the hunt for a knockout round berth. Best of luck to our Blue Fox friends.
The final score from Halosen National Stadium:
Myrtannia 3 - 0 Lamoni
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The week at various Day Care centres around volunteering certainly changed the Bazacubs. Was it they where better players? No way. The match started much like any of the other matches in Halosen. The national anthem of Az-Cz of was played as the Az-Czid toddlers started to roam around the field. And then it was time for the Bazalonian national anthem. The two teams could not be more different 17,18,19 and 20 year olds who with discipline stand in acknowledgement to their national anthem and the Az-Czid toddlers who probably don't even know what a national anthem is.
However the match started, and you'd expect the Bazacubs to score the first goal take a lead and never look back. But this was no ordinary match. Infact it was not the Bazacubs to score the first goal. It was little Ti-Ger, A 3-year old, and 2 foot 10 inch or in metric 86cm Az-Cz gnome, helped along by Frederick Hampstead, a Bazalonian forward, managed to head but the ball into the goal.
Joseph Kanga, the goalie watched as you could tell with delight as the Az-Czid toddler headbutted the ball into the goal in the 31st minute of the match. The Bazalonian defenders helped the Az-Czid team celebrate by making funny noises and faces and clapping as they learned how to do at the Day Care centres. In the 33rd minute the Bazacubs thought they better win the match and shot 2 quick goals.
The rest of the match contained the Bazacubs playing peeka-boo, and generally playing with the toddlers for the entire remain of the match. The coach was really frustrated with the team, this was meant to be a serious soccer tournament and those Az-Cz toddlers where ruining it for everyone.
He wanted to make a complaint however the management of the team prevented him, "look it's an under-21 tournament there is no minimum age. You have nothing to base your complaint on. And if you succeed or fail, the parents of the Az-Cz team will most likely put you on a death list. No Complaining to the organisers? Got it?"
The coach was even more unhappy with his players he sent them to the Day Care Centre to know how they work, not how to teach them to play peeka-bo and entertain 3-5 year olds. He tried in the first 10 minutes trying to get the team to take the match seriously, by yelling at them, but no matter who he tried to replace the team always responded to the children in their darling little green and pink Jamies in the exact same way.
After the Match there was a brief press conference
"These toddlers from Az-Cz are the future of sporting in their nation and I am, we all are, proud of these guys. I think they have picked up a few of core rules of the game. They know to stay in the lines and I think it's just a matter of time before Mo-El, Tie-Mar, Su-Wee or little Ti-Ger. Just to name a few become soccer players of the highest caliber." |
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"Wow those Bazacubs were absolutely wonderful" began Ti-Ger's father. "And helping him set up that header was amazing."
"Indeed, whod've thought a group of teenagers would be able to work so wonderfully with kids," replied one of Mo-El's mothers.
"Not to mention those nice things they said about us after the match." continued Lo-Rdr's grandmother.
"Yeah. Now I understand why relations are so positive between the Bazalonians and the Az-czzers. Bazalonians are truly swell people." continued Mo-El's other mother.
"Considering what we've seen so far I'm expecting the same treatment from the host country." added Ju-Lee's mother.
"Plus, they've already qualified for the next round, so they don't have to worry about the result." informed Su-Wee's mother.
"Well, not much else to do for now. Let's just enjoy the next game against Myrtannia before heading home." finished Juan Valdez's mother. |
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The Starblaydi team dressing room after a victory over Yishrael was riotous affair to behold. Players cheered as Stracinho practically drowned himself in a bottle of man-of-the-match champagne, while Keztarr Mahezihim's Dwarven-made stereo pumped out some heavy duty Dwarven Rock, drowning out pretty much everything, save for Stracinho.
"Stray's all up in the heezy, baby," he yelled, "Goal and assist, get in ya big mamma-jammer, offence all the way!"
A high-five with Nuno Volaré followed soon after, shortly followed by pushing and shoving from the Captain, Darijo Cravex, who had scored the second of their goals. At twenty-one, he was the oldest of the players, and had won twenty-six caps for the senior team already in his career. He also had five goals for the senior side to his name, more than any other player in the Under-21s.
"Shut your hole, Stray," he bellowed, "if we hadn't have kept those Yids from scoring, you would have been shyte out of luck for scoring goals to win a match. Defence is where it's at in this game."
"Hey," Kaza piped up, "easy on the rascism, Dar."
"Shut up, Gran'kid," Darijo said, using his customary nickname for Kaza, "if it ain't Starblaydi, it ain't worth a damn."
Cravex was vehemently pro-Starblaydi to the point of total xenophobia. His overt loyalty to Viannor's regime was never in question, and he was vocal in his support for the Praetoran Party when the recent Governor elections had come around. With merely a towel around his waist he stood to attention and saluted like a Starblaydi soldier, beginning the nationalist anthem 'Onward Starblaydia Fair' at the top of his voice. He was soon joined around the room by Volaré and González, the three largest men with the loudest voices and the biggest egos. Save Stracinho, of course.
"Allied States, we're comin' for ya!" |
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