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The draw was made in a nasty old cupboard in Cockbill Street, well out of nasty people's sights - just so we could fix a dead hard group for ourselves.
Group 1
Sarzonia (4)
Xile (10)
Pedriana (12)
South Ossetia (NR)
Royal Engrand (NR)
Group 2
Starblaydia (3)
Crystilakere (6)
Nova Britannicus (13)
Cockbill Street (NR)
Fmjphoenix (NR)
Group 3
Turori (5)
Druida (9)
Legalese (11)
Nojika (15)
The Lowland Clans (NR)
Group 4
Vilita (2)
Lamoni (8)
Krytenia (14)
Chacor (20)
Florianopolis (NR)
The schedule is as follows:
MD1: 1v5, 3v4 (Saturday)
MD2: 1v4, 2v5 (Sunday)
MD3: 1v3, 2v4 (Monday)
MD4: 2v3, 4v5 (Tuesday)
MD5: 1v2, 3v5 (Wednesday)
The group winner qualifies directly for the quarter-finals, the second and third team will go to the second round (where the second team in group 1 plays the third in group 2). The second round and onwards is direct knock-out (play-off for you Yanks).
Stadium information may be found here:
http://www.3wideracing.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=451
The first matchday will be in about 4 hours.
Full match schedule:
Matchday 1:
Sarzonia v Royal Engrand - Harewood Ground
Pedriana v South Osettia - Roegrow Grass Patch
Starblaydia v Fmjphoenix - Vimesbairn Cricket Ground
Nova Britannicus v Cockbill Street - Vimesbairn National Stadium
Turori v The Lowland Clans - K'haz'bak K'druz'ba D'gazh'dukh
Legalese v Nojika - Thatcher Road
Vilita v Florianopolis - Northset County Cricket Ground
Krytenia v Chacor - Jotneheim Park
Matchday 2:
Sarzonia v South Osettia - Northset County Cricket Ground
Xile v Royal Engrand - Roegrow Grass Patch
Starblaydia v Cockbill Street - Vimesbairn National Stadium
Crystilakere v Fmjphoenix - Thatcher Road
Turori v Nojika - Harewood Ground
Druida v The Lowland Clans - Vimesbairn Cricket Ground
Vilita v Chacor - K'haz'bak K'druz'ba D'gazh'dukh
Lamoni v Florianopolis - Jotneheim Park
Matchday 3:
Sarzonia v Pedriana - K'haz'bak K'druz'ba D'gazh'dukh
Xile v South Osettia - Roegrow Grass Patch
Starblaydia v Nova Britannicus - Jotneheim Park
Crystilakere v Cockbill Street - Vimesbairn National Stadium
Turori v Legalese - Vimesbairn Cricket Ground
Druida v Nojika - Thatcher Road
Vilita v Krytenia - Northset County Cricket Ground
Lamoni v Chacor - Harewood Ground
Matchday 4:
Xile v Pedriana - Harewood Ground
South Osettia v Royal Engrand - Vimesbairn Cricket Ground
Crystilakere v Nova Britannicus - Northset County Cricket Ground
Cockbill Street v Fmjphoenix - Vimesbairn National Stadium
Druida v Legalese - K'haz'bak K'druz'ba D'gazh'dukh
Nojika v The Lowland Clans - Jotneheim Park
Lamoni v Krytenia - Thatcher Road
Chacor v Florianopolis - Roegrow Grass Patch
Matchday 5:
Sarzonia v Xile - Jotneheim Park
Pedriana v Royal Engrand - Thatcher Road
Starblaydia v Crystilakere - Vimesbairn National Stadium
Nova Britannicus v Fmjphoenix - Roegrow Grass Patch
Turori v Druida - Vimesbairn Cricket Ground
Legalese v The Lowland Clans - Northset County Cricket Ground
Vilita v Lamoni - K'haz'bak K'druz'ba D'gazh'dukh
Krytenia v Florianpolis - Harewood Ground
Second Round:
Match 1: Second Group 1 v Third Group 2 - Vimesbairn National Stadium
Match 2: Second Group 2 v Third Group 1 - Vimesbairn Cricket Ground
Match 3: Second Group 3 v Third Group 4 - K'haz'bak K'druz'ba D'gazh'dukh
Match 4: Second Group 4 v Third Group 3 - Harewood Ground
Quarter-Finals:
Match 5: Winner Group 1 v Winner Match 3 - Northset County Cricket Ground
Match 6: Winner Group 2 v Winner Match 4 - Jotneheim Park
Match 7: Winner Group 3 v Winner Match 1 - Vimesbairn National Stadium
Match 8: Winner Group 4 v Winner Match 2 - Vimesbairn Cricket Ground
Semi-Finals:
Match 9: Winner Match 5 v Winner Match 8 - K'haz'bak K'druz'ba D'gazh'dukh
Match 10:Winner Match 6 v Winner Match 7 - Northset County Cricket Ground
Third Place Play-off:
Match 11:Loser Match 9 v Loser Match 10 - Jotneheim Park
Final:
Match 12:Winner Match 9 v Winner Match 10 - Vimesbairn National Stadium |
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Rivalry with Lamoni gets stronger with AOCAF VI Draw
The Vilita Regional Cats will face off yet again with the Lamoni Hawks in the group stage of the AOCAF Cup. It was a pair of uncharacteristic group stage defeats that sent Vilita crashing out of Legalese, and as a result a leadership change has been made. Former Yeaddin Owls AFC and Vilitan National Team goalkeeper Massimo Corsi has been named new head coach of the Regional Vilitan squad. Corsi, who had previously been linked with an opening in the Cockbill Street national team, inked a deal late last week and will work side by side with National Team head coach Helmut Vilkaus. Corsi plans to field a stronger team than his predicessor's in an attempt to bring AOCAF success to Vilita for the first time. The team will be a mix of experienced veterans and youthful prospects, and Corsi has not counted out a cameo appearance in goal against Florianopolis.
Vilita (2)
Lamoni (8)
Krytenia (14)
Chacor (20)
Florianopolis (NR) |
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THE HERALD SPORTS DIGEST
Lamoni Again. Oh, And Those Guys In Green
Krytenia's return to AOCAF competition pits them in an interesting group, which also contains powerhouse Vilita, and a Lamoni side out for revenge for their recent three-nil defeat in World Cup qualifying. Chacor and Florianopolis are relative unknowns to the Celestials, who will be raring to go after a sixteen year absence in the competition. Of the current side, only striker Acienko Rimmer remains (Adam Vernazza being sidelined with an injury sustained in WCQs).
Krytenia will be hoping to erase their embarrassing performance way back in AOCAF II, when they gained just four points and were eliminated with a game to spare in the group phase.
The Draw:
Vilita (2)
Lamoni (8)
Krytenia (14)
Chacor (20)
Florianopolis (NR)
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SO KO'd? Hell, no!
South Osettia's first ever AOCAF is set to be a roller-coaster ride, as the draw threw up some tantalising games. Fourth seeds Sarzonia are the highest ranked team in the group, and wiht no previous history between the teams, it should be an interesting first-time experience. Xile, the tenth seeds, and Pedriana, the twelth seeds, will be close games, and these will hopefully be the games that SO sneak some points in. The final member of Group A is fellow unranked team Royal Engrand. South Osettia beat them in the BoF on the way to the ttle, but expect this match to be a lot closer.
Predictions
Sarzonia
Should easily win this group. No competition. None whatsoever. Not even a sausage. Or a bratwurst. Prediction - 1st
Xile
Will be expected to shine, but a few points dropped here and there may prove costly in the end. Prediction - 3rd
Pedriana
Another team that SO may nick some points from, but some high-level wins will propel them into the latter stages. Prediction - 2nd
South Osettia
In their first tournament, little is expected. However, some good solid foundations can be built here, and expect them to be well structured. Prediction - 4th
Royal Engrand
Another eam in their first tournament, little hope can be held out for them. Will sadly be the whipping boys of the group. Prediction - 5th |
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Hawks match-up against Vilita, AGAIN
Another AOCAF, another shot at getting past the first round of the knockouts. With the A squad being knocked around in the WC, Lamoni's B squad will be called into action for this AOCAF. The Hawks are predicted to do well in this group, with only Vilita being seen as a real threat, and Krytenia as a spoiler. This group includes: Lamoni, Vilita, Krytenia, Chacor, and Florianopolis.
PREDICTIONS
Vilita: Will be fighting with the Hawks for the first place spot in the group stage, seen as the only real threat in the group.
Krytenia: The spoilers, they'll come close, but probably not close enough. 3rd place seems likely for them.
Chacor: Chacor will have a time of it with Krytenia, but will have a tough time against Vilita and the Hawks. 4th is likely for them.
Florianopolis: An unknown, it is not expected that this team will fare well in it's first AOCAF, unlike the Hawks own laudable (almost unheard of) record in their first AOCAF. |
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Race for the Cup, Panthers Are Ready
AOCAF VI is looking to be a definete competition for the Panthers. Being thrown into a group with some of the top teams and an unranked fairly unknown team, Nojika expects to be fighting hard for every minute of possesion and every point. The Panthers however are hopefull and confident that their hard training over the past few months will allow them to place high in their group, or at least make all the opponents struggle to place high themselves. The Panthers are definetly ready to get started for the race for the AOCAF VI Cup and hope to have a better record than all previous competitions...
Predictions
The Lowland Clans are definetely not being ruled out of the run for the Cup, but because they have never been seen competeing in the AOCAF before, they are predicted to place 5th in the group. Though, some surprised are expected.
Legalese beat Turori during the last Cup Championship for 3rd place. This year, Legalese are expected to be beat out by a revengeful Turori regional team. Legalese is predicted to place 4th in the group stage.
Turori placed 4th behind Legalese behind AOCAF V. This time around however, it is predicted that Turori will come out on top of Legalese, as payback for a 4-3 loss, forcing Turori into 4th place. Turori is expected to place 3rd in the group.
Druida is most definetly the team to beat in this group. Surprises are expected from this team but the Panthers are confident that they will come out on top of Druida, but barely. Druida is predicted to place 2nd in the group just behind Nojika.
Nojika is predicted to place 1st in the group stage, with the best regional team to have ever been put together by Nojika, with the inclusion of many domestic club all-stars.
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Helder Ratones walked into his ‘field office,’ as he liked to think of it. The hotel suite was set up to the specifications of the Florianopolis Crab Cats’ head coach, the room arranged with 3 tables functioning as desks, a pile of computer equipment and fax machines, and surrounded by select memorabilia to keep the focus. Helder picked up the pile of fresh sport’s sections left at his table, scanning articles. One of his staffers looked up and recommended he read the lead in article in Lamoni’s national paper.
“Indeed…” was Helder’s comment in his thick Portuguese accent. He chuckled, “sometimes simply being an unknown can be the best tactic. Unfortunately it’s an advantage that we’ll lose after the first couple rounds, but we can make the most of it.”
“With Rudolph and Heinz starting…” the staffer began.
“Hopefully they’ll never know what happened. That was a stroke of genius signing them when we did, and I have to admit I’m impressed by the operating level of the team recently. Even with Pedro's groin problem still keeping him out."
His staffer looked up sharply. That was a big admission from the usual attitude of never acknowledging how good things were going, always pushing for better.
The team was currently using their allocated practice time on the field, under the skilled eye of Hercilio Luz, the Crab Cat’s lead assistant coach.
“Hopefully Lamoni’s guard will be down; regardless, I feel good about our first competition.” Ratones’ eye passed over the wall recording a half-dozen championship titles from his previous career before he came to AO. He had been working hard at putting together his team; recruiting from around the base of players and coaches he had come to know from his previous successes and Florianopolis’s top regional teams. Many were hesitant at first coming aboard a brand-new operation, but he made a hard pitch, promising rewards for hard work.
The last year and a half was filled with intense practice and adjustments, and Ratones’ felt it would pay-off. As much preparation that could be made against tomorrow’s match with Vilita has been made; now only game time will give the results. He allowed himself a moment’s relaxation as he sipped the coffee that was brought in, and scanned the latest developments in the Lamoni – NA conflict that dominated the front page.
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Eels ready for Clans test
The Turori Eels regional reserve squad will be ready to pick up where the senior squad left off in Turori by beating their new region-mates and long time rivals 2-1. The win at the Cednia Beach Center propelled the Eels to the top of their World Cup Group 5 table, which they continue to lead with an unbeaten 6-2-0 record, 6 points clear of Tadjikistan and Oaker.
Second choice Turori goalkeeper Jarod Dreka will continue to fly with the senior squad to important non-regional away matches ( Oaker & Tadjikistan), but will start for the Regional Eels in Cockbill Street when these two matches are not in conflict. Another Starblaydia-Based player, Nikki Inostraza, will be seeing first choice action for the first time under the new leadership of Boaibou Houabou. The former national team midfielder requested full backing of selection from the Turori FA, as opposed to past AOCAF's when a representative would lead a squad full of youth players to a dismal AOCAF performance. Houabou would like to build on Turori's first Semi-Final appearance in Legalese, and take the new-look Eels all the way to the AOCAF VI final.
The playing squad will be led by the highly-experienced Kaboafo Iobabao. Iobabao was originally offered the coaching job for the regional Eels, but turned it down in hopes that he could prove to his peers that he could still earn his place in the squad without having to choose himself, and he has done just that. Touted as a future coach for the National Team of any nation, Iobabao has been the shining star of Mliona-Lpaka FC, a Non-League Turorian side that made a cinderella run behind Iobabao's leadership to the Vilitan Cup Semi Final. Iobabao will wear the captains armband for Turori. |
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Pedriana vs. South Osettia: Preview
With the formalities over, the competition gets in full swing today, as the first round of matches take place. SO's first opponents are twelth seeds Pedriana, the lowest ranked seeded team in the group. This could be an opportunity for the team to pick up some early points, and coach Bozwell is expecting some class performances today.
"It's our first ever AOCAF game, and I would hope that the boys can give the fans something to shout about today. It'll be tough, and it'll be tiring, but I promise you, we will not admit defeat until that final whistle is blown."
And with some of the talent in the squad, who could blame Bozwell for being optimistic? There are undoubtedly a few future World Stars in this team, including winger Nolan Saletta, famous for his pinpoint accuracy for Zimbru Ts'khinvali, Raphael Nist, the youngest ever player to score a goal in SO football, netting for Dinamo Tblisi against local rivals Lokomotivi at the age of 16 years 152 days, and captain Hal Divirgilio, a wall in the defence and the backbone of the team. One thing's for sure. This AOCAF experience won't be over until it's over.
Predictions
Pedriana vs. South Osettia
In their first ever AOCAF game, SO will be hoping to impress. However, lack of experience against an established team may be their downfall. A point is doable, a defeat is likely.
Pedriana 2:1 South Osettia
Sarzonia vs. Royal Engrand
Not expected to be a particularly tough match for Sarzonia. May just be used as a training match for later, more difficult games. Nevertheless, expect RE to try hard, but with ulitmate failure.
Sarzonia 3:0 Royal Engrand
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Alcir Barbara becomes a forward
Crystilakere 3rd choice goalkeeper Alcir Barbara has been forced to play as a forward in the AOCAF tournament and Crystilakere will have no subs. A lot of the Crystilakere players left to join the rugby team during World Cup 19 and with the starting 11 already playing abroad in the world cup qualfying, Barbara was the 11th and only choice to fill out the Crystilakere lineup for AOCAF VI in Cocbill Street. Crystilakere will have no subs, so please be nice to them. |
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Inexperienced Team for the AOCAF
Young Guns given their head to fight for glory
With the usual 23-man squad being wrapped in cotton wool for the World Cup Finals, Starblaydia have picked an entirely different 23-man squad for their 4th shot at the AOCAF and hoping for a third-straight Semi-Final.
If these boys can do well in the cut-and-thrust of AOCAF, then we're sure to see them strutting their stuff in the 21st World Cup Qualifiers The fact that Starblaydia are the second-seeds for this edition of the AOCAF.
This time they will once again be facing jinx-team Crystilakere, who always seem to beat us in the AOCAF, along with Fmjpheonix, the young Navy-Blues of Nova Britannicus and the mixed-bag of host Cockbill Street, who we've had a poor history against, but recently been not too shabby.
Starblaydia should really finish top of this Group, though as long as they can keep the slip-ups to a minimum, it'll be the final day's match against Crystilakere that will decide if Starblaydia can go straight to the Quarter-Finals, or have to go through an extra Second Round game to progress. |
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THE HERALD SPORTS DIGEST
Chacor Rattled 'N' Rolled
Krytenia 3
Chacor 0
THEY say the winner takes it all, and in the case of this game they took it with both hands. Chacor were obliterated three-nil as the Celestial B Side roared its nation's return to the AOCAF Cup in spectacular fashion. Peter Ibaraki grabbed a brace in the first half, with Keith Xousa adding a clincher just after the hour mark.
Vilita are next up on Matchday Three, and though the Jungle Cats are group favourites, Krytenia will have the advantage of being well rested, with no game on Matchday Two.
NEXT GAME:
VILITA v KRYTENIA
Northset, Cockbill Street |
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Stars get off on wrong foot, draw 2-2
Talceckia's colonial football team was expected to have trouble against Royal Engrand, but not a Sarzonian football team that appeared in the semifinals in each of the first five AOCAF tournaments and not a team that lost the championship match to the now-former nation NEWI Cefn Druids. Not a team that is currently dominating World Cup qualifying. But struggle they did, needing two goals by Kevin Wilson to salvage a 2-2 draw to open the sixth AOCAF tournament.
"We never seem to do things the easy way here, do we," Coach Bryson Juergens said. "We've got a lot of work to do to get back on track."
The scoreboard said 0-0 at the opening kickoff, but fans in the stands could be excused for thinking the Stars were down 2-0 right then. Royal Engrand jumped out to a 2-0 lead just six minutes in on twin strikes by the team's leading goalscorer that forced Juergens to send goalkeeper Marco Taglianetti to the bench in favor of Horace Sandt. Taglianetti will start the next match.
"I just had to get Marco out of there because he was looking shell-shocked," Juergens said. "It's not a reflection of his effort. I just don't want to lose him for the tournament."
The team seemed to steady itself after Sandt entered, holding Royal Engrand to five shots on goal after giving up the first two shots on goal that Taglianetti conceded. Wilson repeated the trick for the Stars in the 80th and 87th minutes to get the Stars the draw.
"I'm happy to have scored two goals, but I'd rather win the games," Wilson said. |
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Lamoni waits for game-time
After a full day spent practicing, the Hawks filed into the locker room to watch Florianopolis' first AOCAF match; the better to get a feel for the opposition. Even though Florianopolis lost the match, (by a lot) the Hawks still were not going to take them lightly. Team Captain Hugh Desper knew that his squad was a young one, but he thought; a good one. They were young enough to still have the strength, stamina, and will to win, but not so young that they wouldn't be able to compete. His team regularly practiced against the Lamonian 'A' squad, who were currently getting creamed (6th place in group) in the World Cup. Fortunately, the AOCAF was traditional Lamoni soccer hunting grounds. He was confident that the Hawks would win as long as they stayed focused on the game, made fewer mistakes than the opponent, and scored at least twice.
Coach Neil Gilbo knew that this would be the first real international competition for the 'B' squad, but they would have some tricks up their sleeve. He thought that it was a shame that Novvs Atlantis hadn't sent a squad to the AOCAF, it would've been a morale booster to defeat them on the soccer field while they fought against the Lamonian homeland. On the other hand, the AOCAF rivalry with Vilita should make things interesting, and Krytenia had returned to send a squad as well. This will be an interesting group, he thought; but one that the Hawks can win. After all, they had helped keep Vilita out of the knockouts in the last group stage, so who knew what they could do this time around? The team would also be looking for revenge against Krytenia for the 'A' squad's loss to them in the World Cup, so morale wouldn't be a problem for that match either. No, the AOCAF future looked bright for the Hawks. |
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Panthers Start With A Win
Follett Scores Late
Earlier today, the Panthers faced off against Legalese, who placed 3rd in the last Cup championship. Both teams fought hard and made numerous attacks on goal, but Nojika's young new Keeper Kahn proved he was, in the end, the better of the two keepers.
Late in the second half, the game was scoreless. Nojika recieved a corner kick, taken by Denardis and cleared by a defender to the half, where Nojikan defender Brice Delce placed the ball back into the box where striker Shane Follett seemed to be waiting.
Follett gained control of the ball, took two touches and made a quick turn to face the goal and let off a powerfull shot placing the ball in the left side net, just out of reach of the Legalese keeper. 17 minutes later, the Panthers had their first win in the 6th AOCAF Cup.
It will be just a short time before we see if this win is going to become a trend for the Panthers.
Final:
Nojika 1 - 0 Legalese
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