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Street Power On
Minor Problems Overcome Against Giustizalia
The Streetian "A" team fielded a B team of their own today, as Giustizalia was expected to be a light opponent in the Griffin Park. But after a nervy first half, that turned out not to be the case. Only after the entrance of substitutes Bjorn Spearwielder and Phyllosilicate was some order restored to the Streetian team, and the deciding goal was scored with ten minutes to spare.
The Legalese puppet, however, fought well, and could well have got a point of the match - had it not been for the efficiency of strikers Chitterling, Ure and Kerr, and the excellence of substitute goalkeeper Obsidian. The Street showed that there's plenty of goalkeeping talent around, the fifth-choice playing excellently and nearly becoming humanoid of the match. That honour went to Ian Kerr, though, for one goal either side of half-time.
| CODE | Griffin Park, Cefn
COCKBILL STREET 2 (1) GIUSTIZALIA 1 (1)
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Obsidian 6
Bjorn Olafslayer 5
Thorstein Stonelover 4
Ryan Talbot 5
(Phyllosilicate on 55 6)
Graham Wilkinson 5
Niall McLavish 5
(Bjorn Spearwielder on 58 7)
Samuel Toshack 4
Richard Craven 5
Juan Maria al-Axewielder 5
James Chitterling+ 6
(Donald Ure on 74 )
Ian Kerr* 6
Sum 11 players: 56
Sum 13 players: 69
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Goals: 1-0 Kerr 33, 1-1 Cochran 44, 2-1 Kerr 80
Bookings: Chitterling, Toshack (Cockbill Street)
Referee: Trevor Trevor (Druida) 5
Attendance: 17,414
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Hawks need serious motivation
The Hawks seem to be off of their top form in this AOCAF, drawing the match against Nova Roma 0-0.
"The last time that the Hawks have had an AOCAF group stage result quite like this would probably be our first AOCAF appearance," said goalkeeper McCaa. "fortunately, we are in third place in our group, and can advance to second place by defeating FmjPhoenix in our next match. However, we are going to have to get some serious motivation. I haven't seen a team with a lower motivational level since my high school team."
Indeed, the Hawks have yet to score a goal in AOCAF VIII. We can only hope that this trend reverses itself in the Hawks' upcoming match, or this could be the first AOCAF where the Hawks don't even make it into the knockouts.
Lamoni - 0
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Routine But Boring Win For Starblaydia
Nojika felled 1-0
A carinval atmosphere greeted the first match between these two nations since their official joining in the Region's most powerful alliance.
Thais match had both highs and lows for Starblaydia. The high was the first international goal for Itechton Matranga as he came on for Raphael Delgado, changing the midfield completely and suitably being on the end of a great move that was enough to see off the determined Panthers.
The low, however, was the injury to #1 Goalie and Captain Fernando De Marco. After failing to remove his wedding ring from underneath his glove before the match, it turned out to be the biggest mistake of his night. A good shot by Nojikan striker Jerrel Alson forced De Marco to full stretch before he could tip the ball just over the bar. Unfortunately, De Marco caught his wedding band on a nail sticking out of the crossbar, causing a stomach-churningly gruesome injury to De Marco.
Angleos Prokopsis, the young 'keeper farmed out by the Yeaddin Owls for experience and once Starblaydi Goalkeeper of the Year, was called into action as a subsitute and performed well throughout the rest of the game. He is expected to continue in 'net for the rest of the tournament. |
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Lions See Draw as they Eye Knockout Berth
- A high paced, energetic matchup took place at The Plughole in Trontby, Druida between our beloved Lions and the Nova Britannicusians, ending in a deserved 2-2 draw for both teams. Again, the Lions showed a sense of urgency that has not been seen since the group stages of the latest BoF Cup, playing with heart and desire that the U21 World Cup 14 finalist team was known for.
Both goals came by way of assists from Mattan, the unhappy Porasse striker whose problems on the national scene has not come with him to the international stage. The striker has not been satisfied with Porasse and their lowly finish, and he has been shopped around for around $11 million. It is rumored that many Nedalian teams, and even some Cockbill Street interest, has been reported, and he certainly showed why last night. The goalscorers were actually Nene and Kenneth, both 2nd half goals, with Kenneth equalizing the game.
This has put Nedalia on top of a tough Southern Conference 2 games in, with 4 points. Starblaydia, who played their first game against Nojika and won, have 3 points, and Sarzonia also have 3 points. It is still a suprise that Sarzonia are competing due to the situation going on, but regardless, they will still be tough opponents to beat. |
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Bluebirds Pick Up First Point
Nova Britannicus took their first point of their Sixth AOCAF campaign as they drew 2-2 with up-and-comers Nedalia, who currently top the Southern Conference with four points. Nova Britannicus have a rest match tomorrow, and they feel they need a rest more than a change, so would prefer not to be put into the hat to play a Druidan League side.
Britannican legend Royal Seaford thought he had won it for the Bluebirds as he put them into a 2-0 lead with around half an hour to go, with his twenty-fifth international goal. Henry Maitland of Nedalian club Honsfield Athletic also bagged his first international goal to make the game 1-0 in the first half.
Unfortunately, some poor defending and the seeming refusal to mark Mattan allowed the Nedalians to get back into the game and bring it back to 2-2 from 2-0 down. Nova Britannicus' much-criticised defence is once again in the Britannican newspaper headlines after this display.
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Chocobos upbeat despite loss
Despite the tough 1-0 loss against Crystilakere. They have already put this match past and have set their sites on the underachieving hawks from Lamoni. Even though they have been Fmjphoenix's ban ever since they have been in the AOCAF, there are feelings of changes coming around. They are in thir behind group leaders Crystilakere and Cockbill Street. It will not be easy, but they are liking their chances this time around. |
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Starblaydia Put Nedalia In Their Place
Matis sets up Second in 2-0 Win
Julio Matis was greeted by universal applause as he came on for his first appearance in the 8th AOCAF.
Matis' contribution turned out to be the pass for the second goal, coming from Michalis Mitrofanis. Matis' cheeky back-heel fooled both central-defenders and wrong-footed the 'keeper, letting Mitrofanis toe-poke the ball in at the 'keepers' near post.
Earlier on in the match Raphael Delgado, newly promoted to Captain after De Marco's tournament-ending injury, got the first goal from a well-taken cross, supplied by Itechton Matranga.
Thanks to Sarzonia's 2-0 win over Southern Conference whipping-boys Nojika puts them on top of the Conference, putting Starblaydia in second place on virtue of having scored one goal less. The Starb;aydia/Sarzonia match on Matchday 5 is increasingly looking like the match that will decide the Group Winners.
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Hawks return to winning ways
The Hawks have finally seemed to give their curious lethargy the old heave-ho with a 3-1 victory over FmjPhoenix. The win puts the Hawks in third place in their group, where they will have to hustle if they are going to stay in knockout contention.
All three Lamoni goals were scored by Hugh Desper, who seemed to have a career enhancing match. He was even humble enough to refuse to take credit for his performance, saying instead that it's really the efforts of the whole team that allowed him to perform so well.
Lamoni faces unranked Giustizalia next, and if the Hawks have indeed returned to their winning ways, this should be an easy match for the Hawks. Only time will tell, however; and it would not do for Lamoni to get overconfident. However, things are looking up for the Hawks at this juncture.
Lamoni - 3 Hugh Desper (12, 15, 30)
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Stars stomp Nojika 2-0
Sarzonia came back from playing a 0-0 draw with Druidan side Parkville, in which midfielder Darwin Russell didn't suit up for either side, but they romped over Nojika 2-0, staying in first place in the group thanks to goal differential.
"We're not worried about standings early on," Coach Bryson Juergens said. "We're just going to take it one match at a time."
The Stars got an impressive game from goalkeeper Marco Taglianetti (six saves) and a two goal game from Kevin Wilson, who is beginning to look like his older brother, Stars all time leading goalgetter Brian Wilson, from a football standpoint.
"Yeah, Kev's done well," Taglianetti said. "He'll get a look with the seniors I'm sure."
Sarzonia prepares to face a Nedalia side that it's never faced in senior competition, though they're well aware that Nedalia knocked its Junior Stars out of Under 21 World Cup XV. Juergens said the team would not use that as motivation.
"This is a different side," Jergens pointed out. "Besides, we've got a match to win. That's motivation enough." |
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Bluebirds Shot Down
Routine 3-1 Win for Starblaydia
Young guns Michalis Mitrofanis and Itechton Matranga gave Starblaydia a generally-routine 3-1 win over Nova Britannicus.
A brace from Hecia striker Mitrofanis and another from super-sub (Itechton) Matranga gave Starblaydia nine points from nine as they chase the one goal extra that they need to overtake rivals Sarzonia at the top of the table.
Though Bluebird legend Royal Seaford pulled one back for the Britannicans, Starblaydia effectively cruised through this match as they prepare for the might of Sarzonia.
"We're about to play them in the World Cup Second Round and in decisive AOCAF Group Match," injured captain Fernando De Marco said, stretching metaphors as far as possible, "they want to avoid a 'clean sweep', but I'm not so sure we'll brush them aside so easily." |
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Hawks crush new guys
Lamoni retained it's number three group seed with a 2-0 victory over AOCAF newcombers Giustizalia. The funny thing is, the team doesn't know any more about that team now than they did before the match.
McCaa commented on the phenomenon. "We've faced teams whose players have no names before, but it always seems odd in a way. They may be the opponent now, but after the AOCAFs, there have been friendships formed with players from the other national teams. This is not just a Lamonian thing, either. Either way, we got what we came here for, and that is what ultimately matters. With FmjPhoenix hot on our heels, we are going to need to defeat Crystilakere unless Fmj loses to Cockbill Street, which would not be thought abnormal."
Indeed, Lamonians are going to be watching that match with almost as much interest as their own next match against Crystilakere. In their first match, some Lamonian players got into a bar brawl with Crystil fans in Vilita, but the matchs have historically come out in Lamoni's favor. While that will comfort the Hawks somewhat, they will not rely on that, thinking that they can get an easy win. This is going to be a hard fought match, but one that Lamoni should be able to win.
In the match against Giustizalia, the Hawks dominated the match completely, the Hawks only really needing one goal to win, but getting two.
Lamoni - 2 Hugh Desper (20), Guy Alejandre (35)
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Stars Put a Hurtin' on the Lions
After a hopeful start to AOCAF VIII, the Lions have begun sliding back into WC 22 form, slumping to their second consecutive defeat. This time it was to Sarzonia, a nation under civil strife. With tensions rising in eastern AO, the Sarzonians took their anger out on the Nedalians with a convincing 3 - 1 victory,
The Stars struck first in the 31st minute, and went into halftime keeping their 1 - 0 lead. The first half was actually an even affair, and the Lions came out in the 2nd half insistent on keeping it that way. They equalized soon after the half had started, in the 52nd minute, through star striker Mattan, and it looked like the beginning of a full on attack by the Lions. Their hopes were quickly deflated, however, with a goal in the 59th minute by the Stars, who also put the final touches on the match in the 87th minute to round up the victory.
The Nedalians now sit in 3rd place, 3 points had of the Nova Britannicusians, and will be hoping that they will not be able to manage to get the full 3 points in their next match. |
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Stars slam Lions, await Blades
Sarzonia's second choice national football team has played like a team making up for lost time after a one tournament absence from the AOCAF. They gave newcomers Nedalia a lesson in first class football, striking for two second half goals to deflate the Lions efforts at securing a spot in the knockouts and winning 3-1.
"We were a little bit ragged in the second half, and that's something we're going to have to address," Coach Bryson Juergens said. "We started to regroup well after that goal so I'm looking forward to seeing us play a lot better against Starblaydia."
Sarzonia jumped out on top first after defencive midfielder Larry Grieg won a corner by outfighting two Lions for the football. Owen Manson sent a left-footed endswinger into the box where defender Peter Salivani skied for a header. Forward Roy Spencer banged the rebound through for his first goal of the tournament 31 minutes in.
"It was frustrating, no doubt," Spencer said. "But I'm glad we're 3-0 right now."
However, the Stars couldn't maintain the momentum against the underdog Lions. Midfielder Nene took advantage of a poor clear attempt by defender Jeffrey Raven, volleying a ball past Marco Taglianetti for a goal just seven minutes after the second half kickoff began.
"Poor job by everyone around," forward Kevin Wilson said.
Wilson made up for the defencive blunder with his offencive exploits, blitzing past the Nedalia defence to slam home the eventual game winner in the 59th minute. He assisted on the final goal, a marker by reserve midfielder Steve Sanderson.
The Stars prepare to play a senior national team match against Starblaydia in the final act of the AORDO qualifying stages. A Sarzonian win or draw would clinch the group title and a bye during the second round of the playoffs. A loss would give the title to Starblaydia. Despite the first choice team's Round of 16 bout with Starblaydia, these Stars aren't worried about supporters being distracted.
"We're getting the stage to ourselves," Juergens said. "Then the first choice team plays later. We just want to make sure we get something out of at least one of the matches." |
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Chocobos defeat Nova Roma. Look to Cockbill Street to advance
With a 2-1 victory over young guns Nova Roma, the Fmjphoenix region squad is within steps of their first time into the second round of the AOCAF. All it will take is a win over Cockbill Street coupled with a loss by Lamoni. It is not the best situation, but it is the closest the Chocobos have come to qualifying. Look for them to come out with everything they have against the Streetians. |
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Street Contrive To Need Second Round
WHY ON EARTH?!
After sweeping aside all opposition with a goal-scoring record Karela lines would be proud of (and hence denounced by most Streetians), Cockbill Street's strikers went on collective strike in the last match of the AOCAF group stage against Fmjphoenix, resulting in a 0-1 loss which will mean a match-up with Bedistan at the Griffin Park in Cefn.
Interestingly, the Bedistani have failed to come up with a squad for this tournament, and have generally struggled their way through. A late equaliser against Florianopolis sent them into third place, just ahead of Tonissia, and they would have been knocked out if Tonissia had done the job and beaten Salmantic. They are arguably the weakest side in the second round, but the opposition the Street will face should they beat Bedistan is fearsome. Fernando di Marco's Starblaydians are ranked first in the tournament, and are widely assumed to be favourites. By contrast, Cockbill Street's assorted ragbags from the Compound League, with an average age of well below 25, look relatively weak - and with Druida usually bringing bad luck for the Street as well, there seems to be little hope.
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