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AOCAF XI Mascot Unveiled
As part of the AOCAF XI build-up, the FAB have been running a competition for schoolchildren to design a lucky mascot for the tournament. FAB chairman Islwyn Forbes told the Enlightener "We quite literally had more than one entry, the response has been fantastic. Quite a few of them were aroras, but we felt that despite being our national creature-thingy, the arora just isn't anthropomorphic enough. They're damn ugly too."
The winner was Marifah Powell, aged 8 from Southward Ho! She told us how she arrived at her design. "Well, I was just surfing t'interweb looking for ideas, and I spotted this tattoo on an auction site, so I saved a copy, traced over it, coloured it in and stuck a Bettia shirt on him. He's called Dinki. Dinki the Dragon. Cool huh?"
Hundreds of items of Dinki-related merchadise are already flooding the streets of Bettia - t-shirts, caps, stickers, stuffed toys... but no tattoos.
AOCAF XI Group Draw
It was announced today that the group draw for AOCAF XI will be made live on #sport at irc.esper.net tomorrow, Saturday 26th November, at 9pm GMT. Signups will close at 8pm. |
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Nedalia
Fmjphoenix
Spruitland
Milchama
KAFRA, NEDALIA - After getting over yet another Starblaydi heartbreak in AOCAF 10, the Lions will also be looking to put the disappointment of their World Cup qualifying campaign behind them as they look to get back to the Finals of the premier regional competition in NS. This time, however, the stakes have been raised.
Its no secret that the Nedalian FA were disappointed with the 4th place finish in Group 9 of the World Cup qualifying stages, and manager Randy Gamman, the only manager the Lions have ever had, bore the brunt of the blame. With rumors about possible replacements popping up everyday, a disappointing display in the AOCAF tournament will surely signal the end of Gamman's reign as the national manager, which is not something the players are looking forward to.
Given the fact that team didnt make WC25, the first squad is available to play in AOCAF 11, although when the Cup of Harmony starts, the question of fatigue will definitely come into play. For now, however, the players will be focused on fighting for their beloved manager's job. They have been given a good start by a fairly easy group, with the first game coming against Milchama, one that should start the flamboyant Lions squad on the right track.
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The people of Andossa Se Mitrin Vega were pleased today when news of the AOCAF XI mascot was unveiled. Even though the dragon, Dinki, was apparently wearing the wrong colors, fans here hope that Dinki will bring luck to their Sea Dragons.
And it looks as if they will need it:
Group 2
Starblaydia
Sarzonia
Lamoni
The Lowland Clans
Nojika
Andossa Se Mitrin Vega
This will be a tough group for the Sea Dragons. Hope is that they can manage better than the WC25 squad that struggled through their first eleven matches before performing well down the stretch.
ASMV will be unveiling their new "Tidal Surge" style here in AOCAF XI. This new style came about due to several reasons. Primary reason for the change was a lack of "star" quality players as football is just beginning to take root in ASMV. Tidal Surge will make use of the talent they have by using what they have labeled as transition players. Dt is one position in which the player is a solid defender and at least an average midfielder. This will allow smoother flow in transition from defense to attack. Mt is the other, a solid midfielder with some striker ability.
The basic 5-3-2 will still be the standard set, but Tidal Surge will allow the team to shift into a 3-5-2 or 3-3-4 (and anything in between) as certain situations arise. Hopes are that this will make the team more of a threat as the match ebbs and flows. We will get our first peek at it against Starblaydia. I am certain that we will be on the outside looking in again, but there is always the chance for miracles. |
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Starblaydia Looking for Title Number 5
Group 2 is a Right Political Mess
If you put representatives of these six nations drawn in Group Two into a locked room, you'd probably end up with a fight. We can have an insight into the deeper meanings behind this Group with our 'expert', Genkuro Addimatzi:
'From a patriotic Starblaydi's point-of-view, this Group is one to win, and win well. Two of the major regional powers - in both Football and Politics - along with one blithering upstart, one youthful newcomer, and one silent, ancient neighbour.
Starblaydia and Sarzonia aresurely the teams destined for the top two places, in that order. Witness the solid, boring play of the Sarzonians, fed to their masses as 'exciting' football. True, they have won a World Cup against the worst other team ever to reach a Final, but the AOCAF has always been a 'so near, yet so far' experience for the Stars' second team. Beyond the cream of the crop is usually the crap, so it is with the Stars.
Starblaydia, on the other hand, simply have cream. Behind a top-ten-in-the-world Squad comes a 'second' team that most World Cup nations would give their right arm for. Starblaydia's AOCAF programme has yeilded a record-equalling four Championships and two Runners-Up places in nine attempts. Add to that the best-managed and longest-running Under-21 programme in the world, never mind the Dodgeball, Futsal, Ice Hockey or Rugby Union teams, and Starblaydia have a claim to be the greatest all-round sporting nation in the world today.
Compare that with the third team in the Group, the sprawling nation of Lamoni, and you see the differences. One attempt at World Cup qualification, several attempts at the AOCAF with nothing but a solitary third place some sixteen years ago. With over five billion people who can't go out and buy ordinary shoes, let alone football boots, thanks to their 100% income tax rate, its no wonder that their team is awful. The government, however, did use their taxpayers' money to purchase a kit design from Ediraf some thirty years ago. Anyone remember Matthew Bostock? Didn't think so.
Two other nations with interest for Starblaydia are The Lowland Clans and Nojika. Our Clannish neighbours have always been there or thereabouts when it comes to World Cup Qualification, but their AOCAF experience is generally rather poor. Allies Nojika, on the other hand, have always threatened to get something started on the Regional Football front, but nothing has materialised yet. Should they be able to leap the Clans or even Lamoni in the Group, that could be the spark for a drive to the next level.
Finally our new neighbours, who can thankfully shorten their nation's name to 'ASMV'. With a notable performance in the Baptism of Fire and an unlucky run in the World Cup 25 Qualifiers, the newcomers are looking for a base from which to build a solid foundation for years to come.
The overall result? Starblaydia to win it all. Again. Of course.
Genkuro Addimatzi is the Chairman of the 'Laughing At Democratic Foreigner Footballers Association'. For more information, check out lamonisux.org. Be warned, we will be tracking your IP. |
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AOCAF XI - Preview
It’s that time again, when the finest football playing nations of the region dust of their not quite finest footballers to compete for regional bragging rights.
Hypocria’s AOCAF coach Gregory Vidal has made the brief trip to Bettia with a combination of players who played regularly in the World Cup qualifiers and those hw are looking to establish themselves in the national side. Head coach Dave Wilson will take charge of the nation’s Cup of Harmony campaign but until that starts he too will be in Bettia overseeing team affairs.
The Hyppos have been drawn in Group 3 and are off to the city of Lorshill for their first three group games but who are the opposition?
Vilita
Had to be didn’t it? This will be Hypocria’s third outing in the AOCAF and it will also be the third time they’ve faced Vilita. It will probably be the third time the Hyppos have lost to the Jungle Cats too as the two time regional champions stroll into the quarter finals.
Krytenia
Sixth ranked Krytenia will most likely be Vilita’s closest challenges for the top spot in the group. Hypocria and Krytenia have never played each over before and after comments made in the Krytenian media about the calibre of Hypocria’s national side the Hyppos may have a point to prove.
Hockey Canada
The Canucks have qualified for the World Cup finals for the first time but do they have the strength in depth to compete on two fronts? Hockey Canada qualified from their group in their debut tournament four years ago and will fancy their chances of doing so again. With just 0.58 ranking points between the Hyppos and Canucks the opening game between the sides will be crucial.
Chacor
Chacor have never really made an impact in the AOCAF and look set for another disappointing campaign.
Pastorville
Like all debutants Pastorville are something of an unknown quantity. We know exactly what an impact debutants can make after Hypocria went all the way to the final in their first tournament. But with Vilita up first they will have to find their feet quickly.
Best of the Rest
Group 1
They have never made much impact in this competition but with home advantage the Aroras may fancy their chances in a group with four other World Cup finalists. With Druida in turmoil and with Bedistan and Turori lacking the best of records in the AOCAF the yellow and green hordes could have something to sing about.
Group 2
Looks very much like a three horse race. The Purple Peril will be challenged by Sarzonia for top spot but should still ease into the quarters, followed by the Stars and Lamoni. But keep an eye open for those Sea Dragons.
Group 4
After a disappointing World Cup campaign expect the Lions of Nedalia to roar into the quarter finals ahead of the attacking flair of Fmjphoenix. The Crystils will be shattered in the end as the Spuitland Wabbits hop into third.
And the Winner is . . .
Starblaydia are the obvious choice (they certainly think so) but don’t rule out Nedalia. |
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Hawks ready to rumble
It looks like the Hawks have been placed into a very 'interesting' group this AOCAF.
The group consists of:
Starblaydia
Sarzonia
Lamoni
The Lowland Clans
Nojika
Andossa Se Mitrin Vega
Given the AOCAF history of the teams in this group that have had AOCAF experience, we expect that Starblaydia will top the group, with Sarzonia and the Hawks battling it out for second place. Of course, The Lowland Clans will be the stalking horse in this group, and Nojika might try to sneak up on everyone. The only team that is not considered a threat to reach the knockouts in the group is AOCAF newcomers Andossa Se Mitrin Vega.
On another note, we notice that Starblaydia has used the chance to spout yet more of their normal anti-Lamoni propoganda. We regard this as standard Starblaydi bluster (which they use when they can't think of anything else to say), and it is expected that the Lamonian squad will pay it no heed. After all, what can be more galling to someone picking on someone else than to be totally ignored?
Finally, we predict that Vilita will manage to defeat Starblaydia in the knockouts and win it all in this AOCAF.
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Chi Sun-Times-Tribune-Star-News-Today-Yesterday
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Milchama Screwed over in draw
The Milchama Warriors had horrible luck in the AOCAF 11 draw yesterday as they got drawn with Crystilakere, Spruitland, Nedalia, and Fmjphoenix. Coach Jonathan Fairbanks said, "Well the team quality we are facing here will be a good tune up for the CoH."
And now of course its time for the infamous Milchamian predictions by matchday:
Nedalia- The Lions after finishing a dissapointing 4th in the WC qualification come to AOCAF to preserve their coaches job and too show that they are still a football power. We fully expect them to come away victorious against us but are not sure whether they will advance or not.
Spruitland: The Wabbits #2 squad will probably still be pretty good at least better than Milchama's #1 team. This of course means a loss but maybe we could get lucky and get a draw. Whether Spruitland advances depends on how well they play against Nedalia and Fmjphoenix.
Crystilakere: The Crystils are one of the best teams in the world but recently have underperformed in the World Cup. Despite that they are still much better than Milchama and we will again be up against the wall with another loss. Crystilakere should make the next round easily.
Fmjphoenix: The one game where we have a chance. We managed to tie them in WC qualification with a 90th minute goal by Spot Nielson. Now we get another crack at them with their B squad. We expect at least a draw here if not an actual win. The Vikings will need some good results against Spruitland and Nedalia to have any hope of advancement.
Milchama gets 2 points and finishes in last place in their group.
The teams that advance are in no order: Nedalia, Spruitland, Crystilakere.
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Stars look to make statement
The Sarzonian second choice national team in the final stages of preparation for the 11th edition of the AOCAF tournament bears little resemblance to the teams that have consistently fallen short of glory in regional competition. For new coach Brett Hancock, that was by design.
"We need to see new players in new roles," Hancock said. "[Senior team Coach Barry Owens] really wants to see some fresh blood on the team before they get too old. We need to keep things going in the right direction on this team."
For their part, the Incorporated Football Federation is also looking to the future by naming Hancock the head coach of this version of the Stars. He has served only two years as the head coach of the Woodstock Justice, a women's football team, but he said he would implement a defence-oriented system that he envisions will lead to the senior team playing stronger defensively in the World Cup.
The Stars team that will play in the AOCAF tournament is very young, with only midfielder Ettore Salivani over 28 years old. Only four of the team's 18 players are 26 years old or older. Salivani has taken well to his leadership role, according to Hancock.
"He really has been a take-charge kind of guy," Hancock said. "He's a vocal leader. [Defender George] Conway is more of a lead-by-example guy." That balance shoudl help us against the teams we're facing."
To wit, the Stars are facing their AOCAF nemesis Starblaydia, a team they have only defeated three times in their history, all of which during World Cup qualifying or finals play. Besides Starblaydia, the Stars open up with Nojika, a team they faced in the first-ever AOCAF tournament, playing to a 2-2 draw after their 3-2 win over Crystilakere.
"We're going to have to put it in overdrive especially in the middle of the group stage," Salivani said. "We're not going to be able to take it easy against anyone in our group if we want to move on to the knockouts." Salivani dismissed Starblaydi comments about Sarzonian football being "boring."
"Who gives a [expletive] what they think," he said. "We're all about results. Let them come talk to us when they win a World Cup."
For the Stars, just advancing to the knockouts isn't good enough. After one world championship, a Cup of Harmony title, and a Baptism of Fire Cup title, the Stars are after the hardware but they respect the hard road it will take to win it all.
"We've only been in one final in AOCAF," Hancock said. "We need to get back there and win it." |
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SAINTS TO FACE DIFFICULT CHALLENGE IN FIRST AOCAF TOURNAMENT
The Pastorville Saints got an extremely tough assignment for their first AOCAF tournament by being drawn into the same group as four savvy WC veterans. With the experience of the other teams in their group the Saints will find it hard to earn many points, despite their surprisingly strong WC debut in WC XXV. The Saints will need a miracle to be able to qualify in their first attempt of this highly-competitive tournament. |
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"Of all the so-called 'news' outlets in all of Starblaydia, why did the Lamonians and Sarzonians have to go and read the one by that dickhead from the LADFFA? We're trying to keep international incidents to a minimum, here!"
Lord Rikaard Van Honjiik tossed the folder containing printed-out and photocopied versions of three articles centered around the AOCAF. One by Genkuro Addimatzi and one each from a Lamonian and Sarzonian media outlet. Tiberius Starblayde, however, simply sat back in his chair and chuckled.
"I think it's rather brilliant, actually," he said, "whipping up an international incident because some weirdo thinks that Sarzonia are boring - which the are - and that Lamonians have no money - which they don't. Classic."
"But we've made a Sarzonian swear," Lord Van Honjiik despaired, "they only do that when they're really annoyed."
"Don't be a fool." Tiberius got out of his seat for a glass of water. "That's a Sarzonian, not a national representative. He might use language that'd make a dockyard worker blush, it's not representative."
"But you can't just go around calling a nation's style of football 'boring', that's just not cricket!"
"Precisely." Tiberius was getting a little bored of the discussion. "It's football. Around the world, they say that System Karela is boring..."
"System What?"
Tiberius was stunned for a moment, so much so that his glass overflowed with water from the tap and spilled on the floor. He put the glass down and shook the excess of his hand.
"Are you serious, Rikaard? I made you my Minister for Sport and you don't even know what System Karela is, after all these years?" Tiberius waited for an answer, but only a sheepish look was forthcoming. "Get the hell out, the Andossa match is on soon, and I want to see that in peace." |
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The Nedalia Lions
Nedalia: 3 (Downing 31, Tayarra 54, Houdini 82)
Milchama: 0
SUKATRA, BETTIA - The Lions got off to a fine start in their campaign to repeat the success they have achieved during recent AOCAF tournaments, defeating Milchama 3-0. The main talking pointsbefore the match was the number of uncapped players, and the few stars that were to feature in the Cup of Harmony side. It turned out that neither was actually a problem; the uncapped players were on top of their game and the stars that were to feature in the Cup of Harmony were mostly reserves who rarely got to see the pitch, with the exception of captain Downing.
Downing was easily the man of the match, and despite his listing as the left winger, he controlled nearly the entire midfield, showing pace, strength, and agility at all times. He opened up the scoring for the Lions in the 31st minute after receiving a well placed pass from another Cup of Harmony reservists, 20 year old Houdini. While he was almost overwhelmed during the WC 25 qualifying campaign, Houdini showed why he was called up in the first place, with his sublime dribbling skills and his spot on passes. What suprised and impressed most, however, was his new found toughness, which was the biggest concern about him, especially considering he plays as a defensive midfielder. He provided Bader Tayarra with the 2nd Nedalian goal, bringing his total to 2 assists, and scored the last goal himself in the 82nd minute.
The defensive effort the team gave was also exceptional, and thats not something one can say about the Lions too often. Three of the 4 defenders were uncapped, and the 4th, right back Ben Turner, was a reserve in the 1st Lions squad. However, the way they performed together, collected and as a unit, should be the envy of the 1st Lions squad, who all too often seem to lose defensive focus, costing crucial mistakes.
All in all, the first game has given encouraging signs to the Nedalians who travelled in huge numbers across their eastern border into Bettia to watch their team play. The Nedalians, however, would have preferred to play in Akani Sands, where it would be like playing a home game...but perhaps thats why the Bettian FA decided not to have that happen. They have to keep things fair and neutral, dont they?
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Ben Nightingale was bored.
His job in the Office of External Affairs was reaching a dull period of monotony after a brief flurry of activity when relations between Sarzonia and Pacitalia went south. After the Sarzonian President and the Pacitalian Prime Minister both came to their senses, the most exciting development to come about in the office was the Bandurian threat against the Questers Commonwealth that seemed to be squelched by pressure from several nations including Sarzonia.
He watched the Sarzonian national footballers play a drab 1-1 draw against Nojika. Nojika? Shouldn't we cream these guys, he thought. "Damn Hancock," he muttered to himself as he saw the coach answer questions from a Sarzonian media that was ready to pounce viciously on the neophyte field boss whose team failed to hold a 1-0 lead courtesy of forward Kyle Mason's breathtaking 24th minute bicycle kick.
The defence led by team captain Ettore Salivani failed to mark Nojika's ace forward and as the 68th minute flashed onto the screen, the Stars found themselves drawn level with a Nojika side no one expected to do much.
"What a bloody mess," Nightingale muttered as Salivani was shown gesturing wildly and yelling back at Hancock after the coach sent on midfielder Ken Lewis in his place, leaving George Conway the wearer of the captain's armband for the remaining 21 minutes of regulation time. An aide approached Nightingale after the final whistle ended the match with a disappointing two standings points lost forever.
"Hey, you know the Starblaydis think we're boring, right?"
"Yeah, what about it?"
"Did you see what Salivani said about it?"
"I read that. Apparently, the Starblaydis think we don't swear."
"What the bloody hell are they on about," the aide said. "They obviously don't know us well enough."
Nightingale laughed. There was one good thing that came out of a horrible football match that left Sarzonia in a four way scramble for second place behind the hated Blades. Then, the scores from the other groups flashed on the screen. Hypocria 2, Hockey Canada brought a smile to his face.
Now there were two good things. |
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Aroras Kick Off In Style
Bettia 3 (Haynes 34 89, Ackermann 66)
Bedistan 0
Bettia got their AOCAF XI campaign off to an ideal start with a 3-0 victory, which in all honesty somewhat flattered the hosts as the scoreline could have easily been so different.
Just a couple of days after their respective first teams fought out an entertaining 1-1 draw in the World Cup, Bettia and Bedistan met again after a spectacular opening ceremony here at Stadiwm Bettia. Following the example of the first team, the Aroras fielded an attacking 3-2-5 formation with included four debutants.
Bettia's positive intent was evident right from the off, with team-mates Rosensteihl and Ackermann linking up well up front to cause a number of early scares. However, the Lions weren't ones to take this lying down, and Von Bietsch was forced to make a superb fingertip save in the 20th minute.
Roared on by a passionate home support, the Aroras took the lead just after the half-hour mark. Ziyad Farmer collected the ball from within his own half and found Jamie Kingsholm on the wing whose pacy run took him to the goalline. His high cross was met by Zak Haynes, who managed to get to the ball first to head home.
The rest of the first half was marked by periods of frenetic end-to-end football, and this carried on into the second half with both teams creating numerous opportunities. Bettia doubled their advantage on 66 minutes, when Ackermann latched onto a wayward backpass, sidestepped the keeper and walked the ball into the net.
This was the cue for a furious Bedistani fightback with shots raining in on the Bettian goal on a regular basis, with the plucky Aroras defence somehow keeping the ball out. Against the run of play, Zak Haynes made absolutely sure of the three points with a shot from the corner of the penalty area which dipped past a despairing Lions keeper.
Elsewhere in Group One, Turori suffered a shock defeat at the hands of Bettia's next opponents Oliverry, whilst Druida gave their beleaguered countrymen something to cheer about after winning 2-0 against Falcania. |
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Pwned!
Thus read the headline today, as Falcania belted out a disappointing start to this season's AOCAF. Druida were up against the Falcons for the first time in either's history.
Things were looking promising as Miller shattered out shot after significant shot, none of which got through the solid defence. The Druida attackers managed to break through the midfield and got past the halfway line unscathed. A skilful bit of footwork ensured a goal against Welch, who made a brave effort to stop the ball with his toes as he leapt the wrong way.
The half time whistle blew, and the team went off for some Elyrian Orange halves and tactics. The team rolled on after half time and Miller went for a blistering run at the goal. He shot, with no opposition, and the ball flew into the net! GOAL!
It was at this point he realised the teams had changed sides.
A demoralised Miller failed to score after his humiliating own goal and it was up to the solid defence of the Falcons to lock together and prevent further humiliation.
Let us only hope the Falcons can pick up on this. Fortunately, up is the only available direction for the Falcons.
Final scores:
Falcania 0
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AOCAF XI
Canucks Crumble
Hypocria 2 - 0 Hockey Canada
Liberda (2)
It was a good day all round for the Hyppos, first they were described as “savvy WC veterans by the media in Pastorville (we’re assuming here that the WC stands for World Cup and not . . . well . . . you know) and then they got the AOCAF underway with a good win over Hockey Canada.
It was the first meeting between the sides at senior level. Actually that’s not entirely true. There was a match at the Ts’kinvali invitational tournament in South Osettia but as that competition never finished I guess it doesn’t count. Which is fine as the Canucks won. The only other meeting between the side came at Under-21 World Cup 18 in which the Hyppos dumped then champions Hockey Canada out in the quarter finals.
It took a while but Hypocria’s finest finally broke through the massed Hockey Canada defence with just a minute of the first half remaining. Marshall beat a defender wide on the right and attacked the edge of the box. He drilled a cross shot low and hard into the penalty area. It eluded everyone except Alex Liberda who stabbed the ball in at the far post. Recovering from a one goal deficit would not have daunted the Canucks first choice team but it proved too much for an inexperienced second string side. As the men in red searched for a way back into the match huge gaps appeared in their back line. Burdali took advantage and surged in between defenders. His shot was parried by the goalkeeper put the ball dropped kindly for Liberda and he steered a header away from the stranded keeper and into the back of the net to send the blue and white hordes who had made the short trip by train to Lorshill into raptures.
Coach Gregory Vidal summed up the importance of the win, “It was crucial to get three points on the board before we lose to Vilita.”
And the Jungle Cats are looking in ominous form, Vilita hammering AOCAF new boys 5 - 0 in their opening fixture to top the group ahead of the Hyppos on goal difference. In the other Group 3 match Krytenia were surprisingly held to a 1 - 1 draw by unfancied Chacor.
Matchday 1 Roundup
Group 1
The home fans had huge smiles on their faces after the Arora’s opening game against Bedistan. Bettia top Group 1 at this early stage after an excellent 3 - 0 win. Druida are second after a comfortable 2 - 0 victory over Falcania. Oliverry are third after a shock 2 - 1 win over the Eels of Turori.
Group 2
We’ve only had one round of games but already the Purple Peril are out in front in Group 2. Reigning champions Starblaydia top the group after a narrowly overcoming a spirited Sea Dragon effort by the odd goal in five. The other sides dropped two points behind the champs after both the Sarzonia/Nojika fixture and the Lamoni/Lowland Clans game finished 1 - 1.
Group 4
Nedalia lead the way in the smallest group after a comprehensive 3 - 0 over debutants Milchama. Fmjphoenix are second after beating Spruitland 2 - 1.
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