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17-03-2005, 22:04

Liga Starblaydia - Season 1
New-Look League Format Gets Pulses Racing

-------No longer the Alpha, Beta and Gamma Divisions, the Starblaydi Football League now counts La Liga Starblaydia as its premier domestic league. The 7-team divisions of old have been merged into a single body of twenty-one teams. In the inaugural season, three teams will face relegation to the largely-amateur Liga Omega while two shall be promoted in turn, giving both Ligas twenty teams each.

Liga Starblaydia - First Half

-------The new format of the Starblaydi Liga kicked off in the bright sunshine of Veles, who immediately went top of the table after one day with a Three-Nil win. Marco Del Blanco scored on his debut for the Montepool Waves, while a Zhorin Tumunzahar strike earned the Widdrington Wolves a point. Matchday Two saw the arrival of the Daii and their new signing Carmine Mbidzo, however, they travelled to Montepool and lost 4-2, though Belizaire and Mbidzo scored the goals for the Iskara team.

Things got worse for Iskara Daii as they drew their next three matches and were winless after five games; sitting, god forbid, in the relegation zone along with Tournetas and the Hernsworth Cubs. Tuade Lue was obviously under pressure in the manager's position, being thirteen points beind the early leaders Internashionale. Mbidzo must have been regretting his move to the Daii at this point.

Matchday Seven saw Montepool move to the top with their 100% record of six wins in six. MArco Del Blanco bagged a hat-trick as they destroyed Inter 3-0. The Daii picked up their first win against the Pennies, Antonis Ratuva showing his leadership qualities by dragging them from a goal down at Foundation Road to win 2-1 with goals from himself and Belizaire. Aquiliana's Titus Grimann was firing Jhanna City into a win over the Hallad Reavers as Tumunzahar kept up his scoring-streak in a 3-1 win at home to the all-Britannican Hernsworth Cubs.

Young Druidan Trevor Bent was cashing in at the Vecchio Victors with goals in three consecutive games, while the solid team-work of Hecia downed the Daii 2-1. Montepool streteched to a massive nine-game winning Streak before losing their form and taking just two points in four games. The Daii were coming back into form with two consecutive 4-0 wins at Widdrington and Foxchester, leaping up the table. The players of Insane Inflation at Phraen Palace were still chalking up the points as they were mid-table, with T.I. Yen having one of the best scoring records in the division.

At the Half-way point in the season, the new Liga looked like this, with more than a few major surprises.

Liga Starblaydia - Mid-Season, Season 1
Pos Team P W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Montepool Waves 20 12 4 4 33 22 11 40
2 Veles 20 11 6 3 27 17 10 39
3 Hallad Reavers 20 11 5 4 37 21 16 38
4 Internashionale 20 10 6 4 29 22 7 36
5 Hecia 20 11 2 7 26 21 5 35
6 Tabeck FC 20 9 7 4 36 25 11 34
7 Iskara Daii 20 9 6 5 33 20 13 33
8 Tuncastle Rovers 20 9 4 7 32 19 13 31
9 Hersch Albion 20 8 5 7 31 31 0 29
10 Widdrington Wolves 20 8 4 8 30 29 1 28
11 Vecchio Victors 20 8 3 9 23 22 1 27
12 Phraen Palace 20 8 2 10 31 30 1 26
13 Foxchester Raiders 20 7 5 8 24 31 -7 26
14 Corinthian Spirits 20 5 7 8 17 20 -3 22
15 Beverington Hawks 20 5 7 8 23 30 -7 22
16 Basian Valley 20 5 6 9 29 34 -5 21
17 Jhanna United 20 6 3 11 23 33 -10 21
18 Jhanna City 20 6 2 12 19 35 -16 20
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19 Penningworth United 20 4 7 9 16 33 -17 19
20 Hernsworth Cubs 20 5 3 12 27 34 -7 18
21 Tournetas 20 2 8 10 16 33 -17 14

Veles and Hecia were somehow well beyond their usual positions as before they would have struggled to get out of the Gamma Division. Now, suddenly, they were both top-five material. The Daii and, to a lesser extent, Tuncastle Rovers down in 7th and 8th were seriously under-performing. A Tumunzahar-inspired Widdrington scaled heights undreamed of in mid-table, while the Vilitan pair of Tulio Arizmendi and Brandon Bonilla were having a tough time of it scrapping outside the relegation zone.

Liga Starblaydia - Tiberius Cup

With twenty-one teams not easily translating into a Knockout cup, the bottom team of all in last season's league standings (Hersch Albion) are automatically eliminated. The remaning twenty teams vie for the Tiberius Cup.

In the First Round, the bottom Eight teams in the previous season's standings play off to reduce twenty teams to sixteen. A normal sixteen-team knockout, drawn randomly at the beginning of each round, resumes from there

1st Round
Penningworth United 0-4 Tournetas
Tabeck FC 2-1 Hecia
Veles 3-0 Widdrington Wolves
Phraen Palace 2-3 Hernsworth Cubs

2nd Round
Tournetas 1-1 Jhanna City (AET - FT:1-1) Jhanna City win 5-4 on Penalties
Iskara Daii 1-3 Basian Valley
Hernsworth Cubs 2-4 Hallad Reavers (AET - FT:2-2)
Vecchio Victors 2-1 Veles (AET - FT:1-1)
Montepool Waves 2-0 Tuncastle Rovers
Jhanna United 1-2 Foxchester Raiders
Corinthian Spirits 1-0 Internashionale
Tabeck FC 2-0 Beverington Hawks

Quater-Finals
Corinthian Spirits 1-1 Foxchester Raiders (AET - FT:0-0) Foxchester Raiders in 4-3 on Penalties
Basian Valley 2-1 Vecchio Victors
Tabeck FC 1-0 Jhanna City
Montepool Waves 1-0 Hallad Reavers

Semi-Finals
Tabeck FC 1-2 Montepool Waves
Vecchio Victors 0-3 Foxchester Raiders

Final
Montepool Waves 2-0 Foxchester Raiders

Liga Starblaydia - Second Half

Hallad, Montepool, Veles and Inter all danced merrily up and down ,sharing the top spot from week to week while the Daii closed in on all of them, grinding out the results and winning ugly while the top teams struggled to pull away. It took untill Matchday 29 for the Daii to regain their top spot, defeating Hersch Albion 1-0 and leapfrogging Veles and Inter who both slipped up. All those 1-goal wins had boosted the Daii's goal difference to the best in the league by a long way. With ten games to go, the top-six were all still in with a chance.

Liga Starblaydia - Matchday 32, Season 1
Top 6
Pos Team P W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Iskara Daii 30 17 7 6 51 27 24 58
2 Montepool Waves 30 17 6 7 46 33 13 57
3 Internashionale 30 15 9 6 44 32 12 54
4 Hallad Reavers 30 15 8 7 50 33 17 53
5 Veles 30 15 8 7 40 29 11 53
6 Hecia 31 17 2 12 44 36 8 53

At the bottom, however, Tournetas were all-but relegated, with Stefanos Stantzos being the only silver lining in a dismal dark cloud of an offense. An Injury to Itechton Matranga was scuppering Jhanna City's attacking prowess while it seemed Trevor Bent was the only person at the Vics who knew where the goal was.

Liga Starblaydia - Matchday 32, Season 1
Bottom 6
Pos Team P W D L GF GA GD Pts
16 Corinthian Spirits 30 9 9 12 31 29 2 36
17 Vecchio Victors 30 10 6 14 31 39 -8 36
18 Penningworth United 31 9 8 14 32 48 -16 35
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19 Jhanna City 30 9 6 15 29 49 -20 33
20 Hernsworth Cubs 31 8 3 20 40 51 -11 27
21 Tournetas 31 3 9 19 21 56 -35 18

The four teams beneath the Daii continued to chop and change position, never quite getting level with them. Emacio was doing his best to drive the Reavers forward, Del Blanco kept banging them in at the Rovers but it was Hecia's innate teamwork that was getting them level with the Daii on points. Michalis Mitrofanis and Ilias Provatidis were provinding the perfect partnership up front for Hecia. With Under-21 Runner-Up Prokopsis in net, Koentas and Gianunzio in defence and Maxios rampaging down the left with Koentas in support, this was a tactician's dream at work.

Then, with one game to go, it happened. Basian Valley took their leap out of the relegation danger-zone with a 3-1 win. Only this time it was over Iskara Daii. Despite an Mbdizo opener, the Valley fought back against the would-be champions with an incredible three goals. Coupled with a Hecian goalless draw with the Vics, Hecia were a point clear with a single match to go.

Liga Starblaydia - Matchday 41, Season 1
Top 4
Pos Team P W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Hecia 39 23 4 12 58 43 15 73
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2 Iskara Daii 39 21 9 9 67 41 26 72
3 Montepool Waves 39 20 9 10 58 44 14 69
4 Internashionale 39 19 12 8 60 47 13 69

Liga Starblaydia - Matchday 41, Season 1
Bottom 4
Pos Team P W D L GF GA GD Pts
18 Hernsworth Cubs 40 12 4 24 55 65 -10 40
-- ------------------- ----------------------------------
19 Penningworth United 39 10 10 19 37 58 -21 40
20 Jhanna City 39 10 8 21 38 64 -26 38
21 Tournetas 39 7 10 22 32 63 -31 31 R

The nation held its breath as the two key games kicked off. Phraen Palace hosted the Daii, while Hecia hosted relegation-threatened Jhanna City. All Hecia needed was a win to claim an incredible title. Jhanna City would not even be sure of survival even with a win.

Iskara Daii scored two quick goals against Phraen early on, surely they couldn't lose it from there. As news filtered through to Hecia, their team were showing signs of nerves. So nervous, in factm, that when Paulo Bachchan (recently returned from a short prison sentence for assault) rose highest in the box from a corner, Hecia conceded the most crucial goal of their season. Hecia went on to lose the match and the Championship. The Daii, however, go marching on after an incredible roller-coaster of a season. Hernsworth, Penningworth and Tournetas, however, will be trying to fight their way out of Liga Omega next season.

Liga Starblaydia - Final Standings Season 1
Pos Team P W D L GF GA GD Pts

C Iskara Daii 40 22 9 9 70 41 29 75
2 Hecia 40 23 4 13 58 44 14 73
3 Hallad Reavers 40 21 8 11 70 48 22 71
4 Montepool Waves 40 20 9 11 58 45 13 69
5 Internashionale 40 19 12 9 61 50 11 69
6 Veles 40 18 12 10 57 42 15 66
7 Foxchester Raiders 40 18 9 13 62 61 1 63
8 Tabeck FC 40 15 13 12 64 57 7 58
9 Widdrington Wolves 40 16 9 15 59 57 2 57
10 Tuncastle Rovers 40 16 8 16 57 51 6 56
11 Beverington Hawks 40 14 13 13 51 49 2 55
12 Corinthian Spirits 40 14 11 15 46 41 5 53
13 Phraen Palace 40 15 7 18 64 67 -3 52
14 Jhanna United 40 14 8 18 54 62 -8 50
15 Basian Valley 40 13 10 17 53 61 -8 49
16 Hersch Albion 40 12 11 17 63 70 -7 47
17 Vecchio Victors 40 12 10 18 42 53 -11 46
18 Jhanna City 40 11 8 21 39 64 -25 41
19 Hernsworth Cubs 40 12 4 24 55 65 -10 40
20 Penningworth United 40 10 10 20 38 62 -24 40
21 Tournetas 40 7 11 22 33 64 -31 32

Awards
Player of the Year: Nick Matranga - Montepool Waves
-------Matranga beats off compeition from four top-scorers thanks to his tireless efforts in the Montepool midfield, leading the team single-handed for most of the season. Lifting the Tiberius Cup helped, too. Other nominees: Darius Belizaire, Zhorin Tumunzahar, Carmine Mbidzo, Raphael Delgado.

Young Player of the Year: Zhorin Tumunzahar - Widdrington Wolves
------- Adding to his two bronze and one silver medal in the Under-21 Championships, Zhorin nearly won the golden boot on his own, a sure-fire winner for this award, but can the Wolves stave off Vilitan interest in this Dwarf? Other nominees: Rueben Laberge, Micahlis Mitrofanis

Striker of the Year: Darius Belizaire - Iskara Daii
-------Twenty-six goals for Belizaire, just imagine what he could have bagged on his own, or not having to have Mbidzo have twenty-two of them? Starblaydia's Number-Ten is well worth his weight in Golden Boots. Other nominees: Carmine Mbidzo, Zhorin Tumunzahar

Midfielder of the Year: Raphael Delgado - Hallad Reavers
-------In a packed five-man Reavers midfield, Delgado shone with great goals and performances throughout the season. Other nominees: Frederic La Salle, Anotinus Ratuva

Defender of the Year: Dimitrios Steliopolous - Veles
-------Taking Veles higher than their wildest dreams, Dimitri was perhaps the key factor in both their attack and defense. Simply briliant. Other nominees: Jamie Majeed, Armand Gianunzio

Goalie of the Year: Angelos Prokopsis - Hecia
-------How did Hecia get so high? Many would point to Prokopsis' supreme ability in goal, and Under-21 Silver Medallist, he can only improve with age. Other nominees: Fernando De Marco, Nick Cavaletti

Goal of the Season: Carmine Mbidzo - Iskara Daii (Iskara Daii Vs Montepool Waves, Matchday 23)
-------A cracking right-foot 30-yarder after a great counter-attack initated by Thanh Madray.

Foreigner Report:
Bedistan
-------One Bedistani, one Liga Winner's Medal. Young Quentin Phillips may only be a substitute for his nation, but after a poor start he found his feet and began to integrate well with those around in him Starblaydia's most cosmopolitan side.

Druida
-------Craig Gawain's best performances came from pushing up and feeding the ball to Inostraza at Jhanna United, though he didn't get foward often enough for the Manager's liking. The Druidans of Tuncastle Rovers did better, however, Rhys Owens just breaking in to the top-ten goalscorers for the season with 14, his partnership with Marco Del Blanco will surely develop, perhaps being as red-hot as before with former Starblaydi Striker (and now Rovers' Manager) Karl Robertson. Glynn Davies in the midfield was also impressive in fits and starts, though never really communicated enough with his back-four to be a real gem. Young Trevor Bent at the Vics had an excellent personal debut in Liga Starblaydia, being the tenth-highest scorer with 16 goals.

Insane Inflation
-------'Whatever happened to them?' I hear you cry. Well, the Phraen Palace quartet of Hans Eichel, Lyndon Johnson, Kwanza Nouveau and T.I. Yen are still being flogged for all they are worth, approximately the price of a cheeseburger at most Starblaydi fast food resturaunts, though that's enough Totally Inflated Yen to fill a large Stadium.

Sarzonia
-------Lemmy Crozen's old legs are still going for the mid-table Spirits, while Emacio keeps dragging his team from the back foot to attacking positions. Perhaps not as fast as before, but still highly effective in the 3rd-Placed team.

Turori
-------Nikki Inostraza was proving his worth to the Jhanna United fans as he had to work almost on his own throughout the season to get any goals for his defensive-minded side. Hong Knapko and Jarod Dreka didn't have much to be pleased about, as their Vecchio Victors side lacked the ability to hold onto wins or draws, continually snatching defeat from the jaws of victory. The Vics should be back to true form next season, or else things will certainly change at that club.

Vilita
-------Three Vilitans came away with Liga Winner's Medals to their names, Carmine Mbizdo picked up Goal of the Season for a cracking 30-yarder after a great counter-attack by Thanh Madray. Antonis Ratuva was edged out of Midfielder of the year while Rueben Laberge was runner-up to the irrepressable Zhorin Tumunzahar for Young Player of the Year. Tyrone Amaan progreesed in his midfield partnership with Fernando Branco for Basian Valley while Clayton Smeuk propped up the left side of the Hallad Reaver's defence with good skill. Brandon Bonilla had a tough time of it with Jhanna City, as a string of niggling injuries in key games kept him out of their relegation struggle for long periods. K'van DeAngelo was part of a truly pitiful Pennies side who's relegation will have huge repurcussions for all concerned at that once-great club.

Golden Boot Race - Liga Starblaydia
Player Goals Team
Darius Belizaire 26 Iskara Daii
Zhorin Tumunzahar 24 Widdrington Wolves
Michalis Mitrofanis 23 Hecia
Carmine Mbidzo 22 Iskara Daii
Nikki Inostraza 21 Jhanna United
Raphael Delgado 18 Hallad Reavers
Akira Jones 18 Beverington Hawks
Marco Del Blanco 17 Tuncastle Rovers
Ilias Provatidis 17 Hecia
Trevor Bent 16 Vecchio Victors

Other Players who made Double-Figures
Frederic La Salle 15 Iskara Daii
Kurt Recinos 15 Hersch Albion
Titus Grimann 14 Jhanna City
Rhys Owens 14 Tuncastle Rovers
John Pompey 13 Montepool Waves
Royal Seaford 13 Tabeck FC
T.I. Yen 13 Phraen Palace
Quentin Bentley 12 Foxchester Raiders
Colin Forsham 12 Veles
Juan Silva de Souza 12 Corinthian Spirits
John Schofield 12 Widdrington Wolves
Danos Sendris 12 Tournetas
Neil Swallow 12 Hallad Reavers
Darryl Carpenter 11 Internashionale
Darryl Lamphear 11 Beverington Hawks
William Manney 11 Foxchester Raiders
Julio Matis 11 Penningworth United
Nick Matranga 11 Montepool Waves
Jack Maxios 11 Hecia
David Bond 10 Montepool Waves
Paul Fortier 10 Corinthian Spirits
Thanh Madray 10 Iskara Daii
Itechton Matranga 10 Jhanna City
Dimitri Steliopolous 10 Veles

Liga Omega

More famous for their Ice Hockey teams, Sciapos and Bisarley will be joining the Liga Starblaydia next season. With such luminaries as Iskara Daii, Jhanna City and Jhanna united in the province of Jhan, all the footballing talent appears to have been sucked out of Jhan, leaving the Jhan Province team at the bottom of the nation.

Liga Omega - Final Standings, Season 1
Pos Team P W D L GF GA GD Pts
P Sciapos 34 20 6 8 48 36 12 66
P Bisarley Town 34 19 5 10 51 43 8 62
3 Port Cythera 34 18 6 10 41 32 9 60
4 Tribe Urjali 34 17 8 9 46 37 9 59
5 Achaeos Palace 34 16 7 11 51 38 13 55
6 Neveheim County 34 14 7 13 48 54 -6 49
7 Nemya Wanderers 34 13 9 12 46 41 5 48
8 Ionia United 34 12 12 10 36 34 2 48
9 Snowcroft City 34 13 9 12 41 49 -8 48
10 Tournet Palace 34 12 11 11 40 38 2 47
11 Hippion Heartland 34 12 9 13 43 39 4 45
12 Reigas County 34 11 11 12 46 45 1 44
13 Dwarf Kin United 34 11 9 14 42 45 -3 42
14 Samosisos City 34 11 7 16 37 40 -3 40
15 Paricone Athletic FC 34 9 8 17 33 41 -8 35
16 Karak Ungor Chiefs 34 8 9 17 37 49 -12 33
17 Ephesus Athletic 34 8 9 17 38 52 -14 33
18 Jhan Province 34 8 6 20 37 48 -11 30

Giant Zucchini

18-03-2005, 17:24

Madorna moves again

Madorna has completed a big money move to FC Kataluna, hoping to boost their chances in the Premier League. However, the biggest loser here is Patagonia FC, who are without their talisman.

South Osettia

18-03-2005, 17:44

South Osettia and Zimbru Ts'khinvali defender Emory Artice has been linked with a possible move to Vilita, for reasons yet unknown. More on this shocking news as it comes.

Lovisa

18-03-2005, 18:26

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Extraliga

M W D L PTS GOALS
1. Lovos - Renault Atma 30 20 2 8 62 75-56
2. Visby Nestle Quarcoo 30 15 4 11 49 60-48
3. Blaupunkt Leve 30 15 4 11 49 61-57
4. SD Borland Leve 30 16 1 13 49 63-66
5. EMC Goar 30 14 6 10 48 54-48
6. Edda EB Ulfborg 30 12 10 8 46 69-50
7. LKS Perros-Guirec 30 13 5 12 44 54-52
8. Atma Teatanic 30 14 2 14 44 69-80
9. LTK Vester Atma 30 12 6 12 42 67-62
10.FC Leve 30 12 3 15 39 59-55
11.EBBC Bosch Atma 30 12 3 15 39 55-65
12.MACIF Goar 30 10 7 13 37 52-55
13.FC Keno Neuville 30 12 1 17 37 62-70
14.EDF Atma 30 9 7 14 34 54-63
15.AG Bitola Quarcoo 30 9 6 15 33 47-60
16.Telecom Cxal Shepenyagah 30 8 5 17 29 59-73

play-off m2 m1
FC Keno Neuville - Levka FOS Leve 1-4 3-2
EDF Atma - Espre VCS Leve 2-2 1-2

Liga 2

1. ASC Calvena Goar 30 54 67-51
2. Rancilio Shepenyagah 30 53 66-47
3. Espre VCS Leve 30 52 62-49
4. Levka FOS Leve 30 46 56-50
------------------------------------------------ promoted to Extraliga
5. Electra NABI Rafaelburg 30 46 52-50
6. Atlas-Beemen Atma 30 46 52-51
7. RCL Atma 30 43 47-52
8. LGS Shepenyagah 30 43 49-56
9. LNL Courier Haxley 30 42 52-44
10.TFL Ventura Ulfborg 30 41 48-50
11.Aurora Rafaelburg 30 38 55-52
12.Motorola Goar 30 37 53-64
13.FHSG Ahon Haxley 30 35 58-62
14.Nyborg Club Perros-Guirec 30 34 53-57
------------------------------------------------ relegated to Liga 3
15.Lindos Volvo Ulfborg 30 32 47-62
16.Billoux BCG Shepenyagah 30 32 46-63

Liga 3, Liga 4 and Liga 5 not finish yet.

South Osettia

18-03-2005, 18:36

The latest on Artice's rumoured move to Vilita:

Vilitan club Lonngeylin City have put in a bid of 1 Million Tures (about 70 Million kugra) for Zimbru Ts'khinvali defender Emory Artice. It is suspected that Zimbru will accept the bid within the next hour or so, after contract terms have been thrashed out.

Legalese

18-03-2005, 19:11

Dear Beloved Soccer Fan:

We at Soccer Legalese (and the LAFC) are proud to announce the return of professional soccer to Legalese. The National Soccer League will kick off their opening season in a few weeks! Come see stars like Lance Masterson, Phil Templar, Winslow Gergen, as well as Turorian National Martia Rawaii! The season will kick-off with a Saturday night thriller in Legalese City, as Legalese City will host Gavelton's Big Hammer FC in the Castle!

If you're in any major Legalese city, you can find a nearby NSL team! In addition to Legalese City and Big Hammer, you can find these other teams:

Binchensburg FC
Nadiaville Athletic
Orange United (Okerson)
Southside Stallions (Legalese City)
Sagdineo Sporting
FC Coastal (Numalia)
Valinci United (Davia)
Titan FC (Francis Town)

So come on out and support your favorite club! For more details, please see our website at www.NSL.lgl. Thank you for your consideration.

Yours,

Arthur Schram
Executive Director, LAFC/Soccer Legalese

Powell A. Welch
Commissioner, NSL

Liverpool England

19-03-2005, 02:30

Freech agrees three-year contract with Lopinka
Make quarter-finals of Cup or you're gone, say board

Douglas Matthew Freech was officially unveiled as the new Lopinka Rovers head coach today. Freech, 36 and a former World Cup captain, has his work cut out for him - in three years he is expected to make the quarter finals of the Vilitan Cup and return to the Stellar Division in Vilita.

Freech, who's also awaiting interviews with the Melmondian and Fmjphoenican national teams, apparently managed to assure the Lopinka board that holding a managerial role would not affect his club duties.

Freech has a wide range of internationals at his disposal, the latest to join him at the club, Gaian Ascendencies N'Buta Kerensky and Lincon Dinor. However, Freech was informed that he would only have control over the club's playing side.

The board released a press statement saying "Mr. Freech has been entrusted with the duties of a normal head coach. No transfers nor loans will be arranged by Mr. Freech, however he will have a say with the board on which players he'd like in his team."

Druida

22-03-2005, 15:35

The Daily Druid

DRUID LEAGUE RETURNS!
Liam Gessemschmitthaagen-Po celebrates.

After being starved of league football for what seems like an eternity (and almost is), domestic football in Druida. And, looking at the table, a familiar name sits at the top after seven games.

Parkville, champions of the second Druid Premier League and the richest club in Druida, are riding high after just seven games this time round, their unbeaten run including a 1-0 against their bitter local rivals and DPL3 winners Bessburg, who are this time struggling in fourteenth.

Other notable things about the leagues:

Newly promoted Newton Vale have worked their way into third place so far. However, they are only three points of tenth.

Another of the newly promoted teams, Vilitan Exiles of Port Scadock, are currently ninth, but unbeaten in four.

Two of the biggest teams in Druida, the two capital rivals Albion and Athletic, have both dissapointed hugely so far. Albion, who are usually title contenders, lost their last game 4-2 against bottom club Trevor City.

Great Tawney Owls top DruidLeague Two, somehow getting a negative goal difference along the way. However, this one still hasn't really begun to spread out yet.

In DruidLeague Three, made up mostly of 100% new teams plus the bottom three from last time, is currently being headed by Team Stimpace from the Druidan Central Lowlands. Just behind them are the North-East Blades, an unusual club made up completely of foreign nationals. Their squad of 25 includes nine Starblaydis, six Bedistanis, four Nova Britannicans and one each from The Lowland Clans, Fmjphoenix, Legalese, Vilita, Cockbill Street and South Osettia. An interesting, yet so far successful, mix.

...and finally, Atletico Haalissov suck.

Druid Premier League Pl W D L F A Pts GD
Parkville 7 5 2 0 15 6 17 +9
Llllllllllcwllllllll Rovers 7 5 1 1 19 9 16 +10
Newton Vale 7 3 4 0 12 8 13 +4
South Grayside 7 3 3 1 17 10 12 +7
Druid Tribune 7 3 3 1 9 5 12 +4
Cranbury United 7 4 0 3 9 11 12 -2
Dinamo Neodzki 7 3 2 2 13 10 11 +3
Graymouth 7 3 2 2 9 8 11 +1
Vilitan Exiles 7 3 2 2 11 12 11 -1
Kirkanden 7 3 1 3 11 11 10 0
West Cefn Rangers 7 2 3 2 10 8 9 +2
Brallton 7 2 2 3 9 11 8 -2
Inter Dave 7 2 1 4 5 8 7 -3
Bessburg 7 1 4 2 8 12 7 -4
Mawr City 7 2 0 5 7 16 6 -9
Cefn Albion 7 1 1 5 10 16 4 -6
Cefn Athletic 7 1 1 5 6 14 4 -8
Trevor City 7 1 0 6 8 13 3 -5

DruidLeague Two Pl W D L F A Pts GD
Great Tawney Owls 7 4 1 2 12 13 13 -1
Cruqws Cavaliers 7 3 3 1 18 12 12 +6
Ormillton Weaponary 7 3 3 1 13 9 12 +4
Corwich Point 7 3 3 1 8 4 12 +4
Les Schløñusk 7 4 0 3 10 7 12 +3
Garth Wanderers 7 3 3 1 9 6 12 +3
Huwdaey 7 3 3 1 8 7 12 +1
Coleford Town 7 3 2 2 12 10 11 +2
Sorrellime Avengers 7 3 1 3 8 12 10 -4
Scanley 7 2 3 2 13 10 9 +3
Port Scadock Ramblers 7 2 3 2 8 8 9 0
Llanfrangydd 7 2 3 2 11 15 9 -4
Trontby 7 2 2 3 5 5 8 0
Carndon Leapfrog 7 1 4 2 10 10 7 0
Bekk View Stars 7 2 1 4 6 9 7 -3
Besmetherick Town 7 2 1 4 9 13 7 -4
Cefn Bus Station 7 0 4 3 7 11 4 -4
Bragg Oracle 7 0 2 5 6 12 2 -6

DruidLeague Three Pl W D L F A Pts GD
Team Stimpace 7 5 2 0 14 7 17 +7
North-East Blades 7 5 2 0 10 3 17 +7
Wicksphill 7 5 1 1 11 6 16 +5
Chemindus United 7 4 1 2 10 6 13 +4
Anwir Cymru Dragons 7 4 1 2 11 8 13 +3
Cruqws Convicts 7 4 0 3 8 8 12 0
Morton Harkett 7 3 2 2 11 4 11 +7
Newiyd Rovers 7 3 2 2 11 9 11 +2
Tobias Thursdays 7 3 1 3 16 10 10 +6
Erracq 7 2 3 2 11 11 9 0
Cefn Viaduct 7 3 0 4 8 10 9 -2
New Fredscrett Institute 7 2 1 4 8 12 7 -4
South Earncross United 7 2 1 4 9 14 7 -5
Pontypanddar Athletic 7 1 3 3 9 11 6 -2
Kingston Gray Albion 7 2 0 5 9 12 6 -3
Brossington Clan 7 2 0 5 8 14 6 -6
Zobordi Cefn 7 1 1 5 6 14 4 -8
Atletico Haalissov 7 1 1 5 3 14 4 -11

Druid Cup Round 1

Cruqws Convicts 0-0 Newiyd Rovers
North-East Blades 0-1 South Earncross United
Kingston Gray Albion 4-0 Morton Harkett
Pontypanddar Athletic 2-1 Wicksphill
Chemindus United 1-0 Anwir Cymru Dragons
Atletico Haalissov 0-1 Team Stimpace
New Fredscrett Institute 2-1 Cefn Viaduct
Brossington Clan 2-3 Erracq

Replays

Newiyd Rovers 3-0 Cruqws Convicts

Round 2 Draw

Carndon Leapfrog v Trontby
Newiyd Rovers v Erracq
Besmetherick Town v Les Schløñusk
New Fredscrett Institute v Cefn Bus Station
Chemindus United v Sorrellime Avengers
South Earncross United v Bragg Oracle
Scanley v Zobordi Cefn
Garth Wanderers v Corwich Point
Port Scadock Ramblers v Pontypanddar Athletic
Ormillton Weaponary v Great Tawney Owls
Tobias Thursdays v Kingston Gray Albion
Cruqws Cavaliers v Bekk View Stars
Team Stimpace v Llanfrangydd
Coleford Town v Huwdaey

South Osettia

24-03-2005, 13:54

After a long period of no domestic football in South Osettia, SOFA has finally come up with the new league format. A number of strict rules have also been established to ensure that no irregularities can occur - SOFA has vowed not to become involved in scandalous activities such as those that led to the downfall of Maserrat's football association all those years ago.

The SO League will consist, for now, of one league in which ten teams take part. They will play each other team twice - once at home, once away - and points will be gained according to the results (3 for a win, 1 for a draw, 0 for a defeat). Whichever team has gained the most points at the end of the season, once all the games have been played, will win the inaugural SO League, and the accompanying trophy, the Mikheil Loskov cup.

Each of the ten teams will have one manager, who has complete control of the team, and will consist of twenty four players - three goalkeepers, eight defenders, eight midfielders and five forwards. Should a team want to buy a player, they must sell another, or do a swap deal, to free up one of the player spaces.

Each team will play 4-4-2 in their games. Variations are alllowed, as long as the general shape is obvious (i.e. 4-3-1-2 is acceptable, but 5-3-2 is not).

Games will last for ninety minutes, and will be divided into two halves of forty-five minutes. Injury time will NOT be added on at the end of each half, instead replaced with stoppage periods during the halves, as in rugby. This cuts down on attempts at time-wasting.

The ten teams involved in the inaugural SO League are:

Torpedo Ts'khinvali
Zimbru Ts'khinvali
Dinamo Tblisi
Lokomotivi Tblisi
Ekranas Ashtarak
Pyunik Ashtarak
Dila Gori
Lietuvos Gori
Torpedo Kutaisi
Militaritzin Corbaz

The season will begin shortly, and further details will be available at the end of the first matchday.

Druida

24-03-2005, 14:22

The Daily Druid

LEAGUE RESTRUCTURING ANNOUNCED
Liam Gessemschmitthaagen-Po mulls over it.

After only just starting up their league again, the Druida FA have now announced major restructuring for the numbers of teams in their leagues. There will, from next season, be five leagues of 16 teams. So for promotion and relegation, 3 or 4 from the premier league will be replaced by 1 or 2 from League Two, 5 or 6 will fall from Lague Two to League 3 with 1 or 2 going up, and the bottom six of League Three will fall into League Four With ten new teams, with another sixteen forming the League Five. Many current teams will also change their names for next season, making them more identifiable with the cities they are actually in.

Meanwhile, the current DruidLeague season is at the half way point. Parkville, the pre-season title favourites, are more than justifying themselves so far, currently seven points clear of the pack. Behind them, everything is up for grabs, with just ten points seperating second place from the relegation places. Trevor City don't look in too good a shape though.

Coleford Town look a good bet to replace them right now. Their lead is even bigger than Parkville's, nine points over Cruqws Cavaliers. Because of their rip-roaring form, we will be making them our first club in profile, though there isn't really all that much to know about them yet, what with not having much DruidLeague History and that. But it's the least they deserve.

Meanwhile, the bottom three look like gonners already, while the rest will have to fight it out between themselves for a place in next season's League Two.

League Three's champions looked like being the multicultural North-East Blades as a certainty until a couple of weeks ago. Unbeaten all season and seven points clear at the top, two defeats, against Wicksphill and nearest rivals Anwir Cymru Dragons have cut their lead to a point. you'd still have to say it would be one of the top four or five now that will go up, though.

...and finally, Zobordi Cefn suck.

Druid Premier League Pl W D L F A Pts GD
Parkville 17 10 5 2 26 14 35 +12
Llllllllllcwllllllll Rovers 17 8 4 5 31 21 28 +10
Cranbury United 17 9 1 7 28 23 28 +5
Graymouth 17 7 6 4 24 20 27 +4
Bessburg 17 7 6 4 27 26 27 +1
Druid Tribune 17 7 5 5 26 21 26 +5
Newton Vale 17 6 8 3 22 17 26 +5
Cefn Albion 17 7 3 7 33 28 24 +5
Vilitan Exiles 17 7 3 7 21 24 24 -3
Inter Dave 17 5 8 4 15 13 23 +2
Dinamo Neodzki 17 6 5 6 25 27 23 -2
South Grayside 17 5 5 7 25 25 20 0
Kirkanden 17 5 5 7 20 22 20 -2
West Cefn Rangers 17 5 5 7 18 23 20 -5
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Mawr City 17 6 1 10 18 27 19 -9
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Cefn Athletic 17 5 3 9 18 28 18 -10
Brallton 17 4 4 9 18 29 16 -11
Trevor City 17 3 5 9 19 26 14 -7

DruidLeague Two Pl W D L F A Pts GD
Coleford Town 17 11 4 2 35 16 37 +19
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Cruqws Cavaliers 17 8 4 5 33 26 28 +7
Huwdaey 17 8 4 5 17 17 28 0
Carndon Leapfrog 17 7 5 5 29 20 26 +9
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Scanley 17 7 5 5 29 21 26 +8
Besmetherick Town 17 8 2 7 27 22 26 +5
Corwich Point 17 6 8 3 17 14 26 +3
Ormillton Weaponary 17 6 6 5 25 23 24 +2
Sorrellime Avengers 17 7 3 7 21 22 24 -1
Great Tawney Owls 17 7 3 7 23 28 24 -5
Trontby 17 6 5 6 15 14 23 +1
Les Schløñusk 17 7 2 8 21 23 23 -2
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Garth Wanderers 17 5 7 5 21 19 22 +2
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Bragg Oracle 17 5 5 7 21 25 20 -4
Port Scadock Ramblers 17 4 6 7 23 30 18 -7
Bekk View Stars 17 4 4 9 15 25 16 -10
Llanfrangydd 17 3 5 9 24 39 14 -15
Cefn Bus Station 17 2 6 9 20 32 12 -12

DruidLeague Three Pl W D L F A Pts GD
North-East Blades 17 11 4 2 24 10 37 +14
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Anwir Cymru Dragons 17 11 3 3 31 20 36 +11
Team Stimpace 17 9 6 2 27 15 33 +12
Newiyd Rovers 17 10 2 5 33 20 32 +13
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Chemindus United 17 9 3 5 21 16 30 +5
Erracq 17 8 5 4 29 23 29 +6
Cefn Viaduct 17 9 2 6 25 22 29 +3
Cruqws Convicts 17 8 3 6 28 24 27 +4
Wicksphill 17 7 5 5 22 20 26 +2
Morton Harkett 17 6 7 4 28 19 25 +9
Tobias Thursdays 17 6 4 7 29 23 22 +6
South Earncross United 17 5 4 8 24 31 19 -7
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Pontypanddar Athletic 17 4 5 8 30 32 17 -2
New Fredscrett Institute 17 4 4 9 19 31 16 -12
Kingston Gray Albion 17 4 1 12 21 35 13 -14
Atletico Haalissov 17 3 4 10 14 34 13 -20
Brossington Clan 17 3 3 11 17 32 12 -15
Zobordi Cefn 17 2 3 12 18 33 9 -15

Name changes to current teams for next season...

Les Schløñusk => Les Schløñuski
North-East Blades => RCI Dave Blades
Anwir Cymru Dragons => Pontycaerpwlli Dragons
Zobordi Cefn => Zobordi Cefn TINH

New League Four teams

Allensborough
Plaskynaston Lane
Berkleytown Warriors
Bob
Brung Town
Sneddy Hamlet
Bridge Tollmen
Flange Old Boys
Llllllllllcwllllllll Juniors
Underwyre United

New League Five teams

Caeddord Guard
Kinningham Lions
Ob
Leggenscastle Excalibur
Darkley Noon Doghouse
Llwellbam Carcharorion
Cwmall Dreigiau
Tormany Heroes
Griffinsfield
Clwd
Cefn United
Brymbo Masthampton
Carpet
Bamwenstowe Suburb
Tony Tigers
Lex XI

CLUB IN FOCUS: Coleford Town

Ground: Pit Lane (Capacity 24,000)
Colours: Blue and yellow halved shirts, blus shorts with yellow trim, yellow socks with blue trim.
Change colours: All white with blue and yellow trim.
Nickname: the Pitmen
Current league position: 1st in DruidLeague Two
History: The club was formed by the miners of Coleford, who came together looking for something to do in their otherwise boring town. That something to do was play football. Coleford was the biggest mining town on hte Newiyd coalfield, as it lies midway between Cefn and Graymouth, so finding enough good players proved to be no problem at all. And so, Coleford Town were born. President Margaret Smith is a fan of the team (when he works out what exactly they are doing.)
Manager: Trevor Harrisson
Current Internationals: None.
League records:

Lg Pl W D L F A Pts GD Position
Season 1 DPL 34 14 10 10 45 39 52 +6 8
Season 2 DPL 34 16 5 13 36 41 53 -5 8
Season 3 DPL 34 8 8 18 33 51 32 -18 16
Season 4 DL2 17 11 4 2 35 16 37 +19 1*

Krytenia

24-03-2005, 15:18

2015 Season - The KLF Returns

New for 2015, the return of the KLF will see the original ten teams competing for the title of KLF Overleague Champions, while the new KLF Underleague will become the league's second tier, with ten new teams.

OVERLEAGUE
AFC Avidia
Aigburth Athletic
Avidia City
Casuals New Osteria
Davisham Town
Everton City Reds
Kallia United
New Westleigh
Patriots Everton
Stanton Town

UNDERLEAGUE
Faversham Town
Netherfield Rangers
Avanti Broglia
Aigburth City
Wolagi Glory
Corinthians AFC
Everton Juniors
Critiniana Lewiston
FC Nacional

South Osettia

24-03-2005, 18:00

The SO League - Season One

Matchday One

Dinamo Tblisi 2:2 Lokomotivi Tblisi
Lietuvos Gori 1:3 Ekranas Ashtarak
Militaritzin Corbaz 2:3 Torpedo Kutaisi
Pyunik Ashtarak 2:7 Dila Gori
Zimbru Ts’khinvali 2:2 Torpedo Ts’khinvali

Pos Team P W D L F A GD Po
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1 Dila Gori 1 1 0 0 7 2 5 3
2 Ekranas Ashtarak 1 1 0 0 3 1 2 3
3 Torpedo Kutaisi 1 1 0 0 3 2 1 3
4 Dinamo Tblisi 1 0 1 0 2 2 0 1
5 Lokomotivi Tblisi 1 0 1 0 2 2 0 1
6 Torpedo Ts'khinvali 1 0 1 0 2 2 0 1
7 Zimbru Ts'khinvali 1 0 1 0 2 2 0 1
8 Militaritzin Corbaz 1 0 0 1 2 3 -1 0
9 Lietuvos Gori 1 0 0 1 1 3 -2 0
10 Pyunik Ashtarak 1 0 0 1 2 7 -5 0

Man Of The Match Awards

This is an opportunity to look at some of the best players of the day. If you're looking for a good player to join your ranks that doesn't ask for the earth, look no further than here - these players may soon be coming to a South Osettia international squad near you...

Dinamo Tblisi vs. Lokomotivi Tblisi
In a tough opening day derby match, both sides looked shaky in defence. The only glimmer of hope at the back was Dinamo Tblisi's Maniace, who's strength and power meant that the left flank was impenetrable.
Maniace (Def. DT)

Lietuvos Gori vs. Ekranas Ashtarak
A highly aggressive game saw a hatful of goals. Two of Ashtarak's goals came from the boot of Shimo, and his service provided the third. Undoubtedly the best player on the park today, and will be an asset to the team.
Shimo (For. EA)

Militaritzin Corbaz vs. Torpedo Kutaisi
The military team pulled out all the stops today, and were unlucky to lose the match to a last-gasp winner from Kutaisi. They'll take courage from Hyle's commanding performance in midifield though, and should look forward to prosperous times with him.
Hyle (Mid. MC)

Pyunik Ashtarak vs. Dila Gori
With Ashtarak down to ten men early on, they never stood a chance against a good Gori side. Mensinger represented all that was good about the side, scoring four of their seven goals, and dazzling the crowd with his ball skills. Only eighteen, but already a legend.
Mensinger (For. DG)

Zimbru Ts’khinvali vs. Torpedo Ts’khinvali
The biggest derby of the season came on the first matchday, and we weren't disappointed. Although the score was relatively low, Zimbru had a number of chances to win, and were it not for the outstanding performance of Torpedo keeper Gracely, they would have romped it.
Gracely (Goal. TT)

South Osettia

27-03-2005, 13:10

The SO League - Season One

Matchdays Two, Three And Four

Dila Gori 0 Zimbru Ts'khinvali 2
Lokomotivi Tblisi 1 Militaritzin Corbaz 1
Pyunik Ashtarak 1 Dinamo Tblisi 0
Torpedo Kutaisi 2 Lietuvos Gori 3
Torpedo Ts'khinvali 0 Ekranas Ashtarak 0

Dinamo Tblisi 2 Militaritzin Corbaz 1
Ekranas Ashtarak 1 Dila Gori 2
Lietuvos Gori 1 Lokomotivi Tblisi 0
Torpedo Ts'khinvali 0 Torpedo Kutaisi 2
Zimbru Ts'khinvali 2 Pyunik Ashtarak 1

Dila Gori 0 Torpedo Kutaisi 2
Lokomotivi Tblisi 2 Torpedo Ts'khinvali 2
Militaritzin Corbaz 1 Lietuvos Gori 2
Pyunik Ashtarak 0 Ekranas Ashtarak 1
Zimbru Ts'khinvali 0 Dinamo Tblisi 2

Pos Team P W D L F A GD Po
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1 Torpedo Kutaisi 4 3 0 1 9 5 4 9
2 Lietuvos Gori 4 3 0 1 7 6 1 9
3 Dinamo Tblisi 4 2 1 1 6 4 2 7
4 Ekranas Ashtarak 4 2 1 1 5 3 2 7
5 Zimbru Ts'khinvali 4 2 1 1 6 5 1 7
6 Dila Gori 4 2 0 2 9 7 2 6
7 Lokomotivi Tblisi 4 0 3 1 5 6 -1 3
8 Torpedo Ts'khinvali 4 0 3 1 4 6 -2 3
9 Pyunik Ashtarak 4 1 0 3 4 10 -6 3
10 Militaritzin Corbaz 4 0 1 3 5 8 -3 1

Man Of The Match Awards

This is an opportunity to look at some of the best players of the day. If you're looking for a good player to join your ranks that doesn't ask for the earth, look no further than here - these players may soon be coming to a South Osettia international squad near you...

Round 2
Dila Gori vs. Zimbru Ts’khinvali
Gigstad (Def. ZT)

Lokomotivi Tblisi vs. Militaritzin Corbaz
Kozee (For. MC)

Pyunik Ashtarak vs. Dinamo Tblisi
Latterell (Def. PA)

Torpedo Kutaisi vs. Lietuvos Gori
Dayem (Mid. LG)

Torpedo Ts’khinvali vs. Ekranas Ashtarak
Linet (Mid. EA)

Round 3
Dinamo Tblisi vs. Militaritzin Corbaz
Lumantas (Goal. DT)

Ekranas Ashtarak vs. Dila Gori
Sovak (Def. DG)

Lietuvos Gori vs. Lokomotivi Tblisi
Zangl (Def. LG)

Torpedo Ts’khinvali vs. Torpedo Kutaisi
Tuason (For. TK)

Zimbru Ts’khinvali vs. Pyunik Ashtarak
Barillaro (For. ZT)

Round 4
Dila Gori vs. Torpedo Kutaisi
Tuason (For. TK)

Lokomotivi Tblisi vs. Torpedo Ts’khinvali
Shifman (Mid. LT)

Militaritzin Corbaz vs. Lietuvos Gori
Villifana (Mid. LG)

Pyunik Ashtarak vs. Ekranas Ashtarak
Twardy (Mid. EA)

Zimbru Ts’khinvali vs. Dinamo Tblisi
Lavon (Mid. DT)

Krytenia

29-03-2005, 15:17

2015 Season - Casual Champions!

The inaugrial KLF champions, Patriots Everton, went from high to low as they finished bottom of the Overleague - they will be pitting themselves against the eager young guns of the Underleague next season, and a second surprise emerged in New Westleigh's demise.

Casuals New Osteria won the title with a good three games to spare, sealing the title, ironically, with a 4-1 hammering of the Pats.

2015 OVERLEAGUE FINAL TABLE
TEAM NAME PL W D L GF GA PT
1. Casuals New Osteria 18 11 2 5 31 19 35
2. Stanton Town 18 9 3 6 35 23 30
3. Avidia City 18 8 5 5 25 20 29
4. AFC Avidia 18 7 4 7 23 20 25
5. Kallia United 18 6 6 6 20 22 24
6. Everton City Reds 18 5 7 6 20 21 22
7. Aigburth Athletic 18 6 4 8 24 33 22
8. Davisham Town 18 5 6 7 22 23 21
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9. New Westleigh 18 5 6 7 17 22 21
10. Patriots Everton 18 4 5 9 20 34 17

Cockbill Street

30-03-2005, 17:42

1727 Season - Cockbill Street Domestic Leagues:

First Round

Grakh'nakh K'druz'ba - SC Firm 5-1
G'ch'perykh Irgo'ba - Jorvik FC 3-1
Point/Grunt AC - Petrolite 3-1
Zakh'lith K'druz'ba - SK Berget 4-5 on penalties, score aet: 1-1. Score 90 mins: 1-1
Granite CA - Chapham Rovers 2-3
Har'dah'bath K'druz'ba - Brugton Albion 0-1
Stien'perykh K'druz'ba - Chesham Rangers 4-1
BC Dichromate - Twiddlehampton Town 4-2
FC of 1698 - Ridley Athletic 3-2
Walton Wanderers - Keynesville 1-2
Izh'no'got K'druz'ba - Steinlager Aargrogah 1-0
Boorwich Town - Vimesbairn Cricket FC 5-3 aet, score 90 mins: 3-3
Bear Crossing - Lin'du'goor K'druz'ba 4-2
AC Swyton - Hin'drokhi K'druz'ba 1-6 (Swyton has weakened - but 1-6 to a mediocre dwarf team?!)
A'grah'wah K'druz'ba - Chard'hazh Irgo'ba 3-0
Rizh'zhanith Roh'nidh'ba - Sto'kh'darakha Roh'nidh'ba 1-2
Upperborough FC - AFC Horsham 1-2 (UFC - relegated by a point, now knocked out of the cup despite playing at home)
U'paha'ni K'druz'ba - Rith'chazh Irgo'ba 2-0 aet, score 90 mins: 0-0
Li'gzoh'akh Roh'nidh'ba - Lindegard FK 3-0
CA Permanganate - FC Quagnell 5-4 (Permanganate surviving, though their keeper got a real pasting)

Second Round

SK Berget - Rizh'peith K'druz'ba 5-4 on penalties, score aet: 0-0. Score 90 mins: 0-0 (Rizh'peith just couldn't get the ball into the net, despite dominating, and crumbled in the shoot-out)
Likh'gokh K'druz'ba - Chapham Rovers 4-1
U'paha'ni K'druz'ba - Harewood FC 3-5 (Ivan van Oosterom had an awful day in goal, conceding three, but Harewood still scraped through)
Point/Grunt AC - Brugton Albion 4-3
CA Permanganate - Keynesville 1-2 (goodbye Permanganate - against one of the most proven cup teams)
Stien'perykh K'druz'ba - AFC Horsham 5-3 aet, score 90 mins: 3-3
Li'gzoh'akh Roh'nidh'ba - KI Lanthanate 2-3
K'haz'bak K'druz'ba - A'grah'wah K'druz'ba 4-2
Roegrow Athletic - Boorwich Town 4-2
Grakh'nakh K'druz'ba - Sto'kh'darakha Roh'nidh'ba 6-1
Hin'drokhi K'druz'ba - Izh'no'got K'druz'ba 0-3
BC Dichromate - R'dhuz'lith K'druz'ba 1-3
Laf'goh'lith K'druz'ba - Bear Crossing 1-0
Vimesbairn United - FC of 1698 1-0 aet, score 90 mins: 0-0
Jotneheim Mountains AFC - U'dh'gazh'dukh K'druz'ba 2-0 (U'dh'gazh'dukh got the short straw - the Mountains away - and two goals from Boeing settled the matter)
G'ch'perykh Irgo'ba - Vimesbairn Athletic 1-0 (Athletic idiotically knocked out of the cup at a very early stage)

Third Round

KI Lanthanate - Izh'no'got K'druz'ba 1-0 (Trevor Law's team struggling
Laf'goh'lith K'druz'ba - Jotneheim Mountains AFC 3-4 on penalties, score aet: 1-1. Score 90 mins: 1-1 (Laf'goh'lith nearly did it again, but they crumbled in the penalties, missing three to lose the game, while Boeing chucked in the fourth to set the Mountains up for a quarter-final berth)
G'ch'perykh Irgo'ba - Keynesville 6-2
R'dhuz'lith K'druz'ba - Likh'gokh K'druz'ba 6-5 on penalties, score aet: 1-1. Score 90 mins: 1-1
Stien'perykh K'druz'ba - Point/Grunt AC 1-0 aet, score 90 mins: 0-0
Roegrow Athletic - Vimesbairn United 3-1 (United gone in round three, victim of a tough draw)
K'haz'bak K'druz'ba - Harewood FC 0-3
Grakh'nakh K'druz'ba - SK Berget 4-3 aet, score 90 mins: 3-3

Quarter-Finals

KI Lanthanate - Harewood FC 4-5 on penalties, score aet: 1-1. Score 90 mins: 1-1
Stien'perykh K'druz'ba - R'dhuz'lith K'druz'ba 2-1 aet, score 90 mins: 1-1 (Stien'perykh looking a challenger, beating a strong team such as R'dhuz'lith)
Roegrow Athletic - G'ch'perykh Irgo'ba 5-0 (G'ch'perykh without a chance as Roegrow continued their commanding Cup run)
Grakh'nakh K'druz'ba - Jotneheim Mountains AFC 0-1 (Boeing saving the visitors yet again, this time with a 70th-minute goal)

Semi-Finals

Stien'perykh K'druz'ba - Jotneheim Mountains AFC 0-2

The Mountains played away again, though this time they were in total control against a weak opponent. 0-2 reflects the effort of the Stien'perykh keeper, who yet again played a fantastic match, but it was not enough as the Mountains made their first Cup final ever.

Roegrow Athletic - Harewood FC 1-0

James Stephenson shocked Harewood as Roegrow Athletic pulled off their biggest win yet, completing a Cup run that's been nothing short of magnificent for Athletic. Their keeper talent, 25-year-old Joe Hidrich, showed why he's time and again been called the next Havell, saving crucial shots from Sorkitt and Saggers.

Final:

Jotneheim Mountains AFC - Roegrow Athletic 1-2
0-1 Stubbings 20, 1-1 Boeing 45+1, 1-2 Stubbings 80
Vimesbairn National Stadium - attendance: 95,559

A remarkably low crowd for a Cup final, probably due to both teams coming from insignificant Western clubs, as a Vimesbairn punter put it. Still, more than Vimesbairn United averaged during the season, as football-apathy have reached the city after United's poor performances lately. Robert Stubbings was to play his very last game of professional football, having retired from internationals two years previously, and he left Roegrow fans sorely wanting a replacement. He scored the first goal - set it up by himself, a beautiful one-two pass with Stephenson before notching it in behind Qurat - and didn't give up hope when Lethislavanian star Thomas Boeing equalised on the stroke of half-time, keeping Jotneheim's hopes of a Double title alive. The second half was close, tight, and everything a Cup final match should be - including a dramatic and controversial winner, Stubbings' shot from far out dubiously given a goal despite Jotneheim claims that Qurat had dug it out. Roegrow's first trophy in ten years of Streetian football was a fact - remedying their dire league season somewhat, though the last team to win a Cup title and then end up in the relegation qualifiers went down.

Compound League

Likh'gokh started with a stunning four-game win streak, taking a three-point lead at the top of the table after scoring 11 goals in the first four games, while newly promoted Grakh'nakh endured the reverse fortune by losing their first four matches. But while everyone beat each other, Likh'gokh continued their rout, their streak not being broken before matchday 7 - when Roegrow took their first victory with a fine 3-1 win. Still, they topped the league by a comfortable four points, ahead of the surprise team Vimesbairn United - who, much to the joy of their avid supporters (who, by now, must resent the term "glory-hunter", given United's last four seasons). United followed them to matchday 9, when they were defeated 2-0 by Athletic at the VCG - resulting in Likh'gokh opening up an even bigger gap at the top. In fact, Likh'gokh never looked weak and threatened until matchday 11 - when K'haz'bak toppled them in a stunning 4-0 victory at their 90,000-capacity D'gazh'dukh. Only then did the chasers close the gap significantly, but Harewood were still trailing by three points at the summer break, with the Mountains, Lanthanate and United following close behind. In the relegation zone, it seemed to be between seven teams, with Vimesbairn Athletic, Roegrow Athletic and R'dhuz'lith K'druz'ba the most famous of the teams involved in that battle.

Harewood took over the league lead on matchday 15, but lost it the next day, drawing 2-2 with Laf'goh'lith while Likh'gokh beat Permanganate 2-0. The top teams, after taking good points on matchday 16, then went into a drought - Harewood took two, Jotneheim three and Likh'gokh three points on the next three matchdays, allowing Vimesbairn United to catch up from behind - though they were still in fourth place. Harewood nearly wrote themselves out of it the week-end after, when they lost 2-3 at U'dh'gazh'dukh, but then came back to stun second-placed Mountains 1-0 and give Likh'gokh a massive lead of five points. The Mountains, however, recovered the next Saturday, notching up a 2-1 win that closed the gap to two points and meant that the league was once again wide open. It didn't become any clearer after matchday 23, when the Mountains somehow lost 3-5 to Laf'goh'lith, Likh'gokh had to settle with a point at Lanthanate (before the season, that would have been a success - at this point, a disappointment), and United took the opportunity with a 2-0 win at Grakh'nakh. But United could only manage a 1-1 draw with Harewood the next week, which once again allowed Likh'gokh to run away, opening up a three point gap over United and the Mountains. On the same day, U'dh'gazh'dukh lost their eighteenth match of the season - 1-5 to Rizh'peith - resulting in them having no way out of the relegation zone.

On matchday 25, things became very interesting. Harewood and Jotneheim both notched up easy victories over Vimesbairn Athletic and Rizh'peith respectively, while United somehow managed to draw their match with Likh'gokh - rendering them all but out of the title fight, as they needed a big win over Laf'goh'lith on the final matchday while the Mountains and Harewood both had to lose against bottom-placed sides. Two more sides sealed their relegation places - Roegrow Athletic, with a needless 0-1 away loss to U'dh'gazh'dukh, and CA Permanganate, who could only draw Grakh'nakh, which meant that the dwarfs survived and the trolls had to play off.

Thus, the excitement was all in the top, with the four sides matched evenly:

Likh'gokh K'druz'ba 25 15 4 6 39-24 49
Jotneheim Mountains AFC 25 14 6 5 39-24 48
Vimesbairn United 25 12 10 3 42-26 46
Harewood FC 25 13 7 5 52-36 46

The last round: Likh'gokh - Vimesbairn A, Mountains - Roegrow A, Grakh'nakh - Harewood, Laf'goh'lith - Vimesbairn U

With Likh'gokh ever so close to a league victory, they crumbled. A poor game - in front of their home crowd - ended in a 1-3 defeat, the score at half-time being a somewhat flattering 1-1. They needed help from others - and couldn't get it. Thomas Boeing scored the winning goal - his eighteenth of the season - ten minutes from time against a fighting Roegrow Athletic, the match ending 3-2, which meant that Jotneheim grabbed the League trophy on the very last day. Harewood took the silver medal after giving Grakh'nakh a thorough beating, while the challengers from Likh'gokh and Vimesbairn had to settle with meagre third- and fourth-places.

Jotneheim Mountains AFC 26 15 6 5 42-26 51 League Champions
Likh'gokh K'druz'ba 26 15 4 7 40-27 49
Harewood FC 26 14 7 5 54-36 49
Vimesbairn United 26 12 11 3 42-26 47
KI Lanthanate 26 12 7 7 41-28 43
Laf'goh'lith K'druz'ba 26 12 7 7 45-43 43
K'haz'bak K'druz'ba 26 12 1 13 38-44 37
Vimesbairn Athletic 26 9 6 11 31-32 33
Rizh'peith K'druz'ba 26 9 6 11 44-45 33
R'dhuz'lith K'druz'ba 26 9 6 11 38-42 33
Grakh'nakh K'druz'ba 26 8 2 16 27-36 26
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Roegrow Athletic 26 6 4 16 31-46 22 Relegation Qualifiers
U'dh'gazh'dukh K'druz'ba 26 7 1 18 32-56 22 Relegation Qualifiers
CA Permanganate 26 5 6 15 30-48 21 Relegation Qualifiers

Highlights

Matchday 2

Likh'gokh K'druz'ba - Harewood FC 4-1
1-0 Alphonso 18, 2-0 Lyku 33, 3-0 Lyku 45, 3-1 Saggers 67, 4-1 Alphonso 76

The Double champions of last year were firmly brought back to earth by Likh'gokh, who played a fantastic game throughout to really cement their title challenge this year. The only team to spot an all-foreign striker pair, Barry Alphonso and Syku Lyku shared two goals between them with clinical finishing, as Harewood just couldn't do the same.

Matchday 7

Rizh'peith K'druz'ba - Laf'goh'lith K'druz'ba 6-0
1-0 Cawdron 18, 2-0 Spearwielder 33, 3-0 Axehacker 41, 4-0 Axehacker 52, 5-0 Spearthrower 74, 6-0 Cawdron 82

Judging by last season, this should have been an even, exciting contest. Far from it - the game was over by half-time, as Sarah Cawdron set up two goals and the hosts (with only one win this season so far) were well in control. Another three goals in the second half boosted the Rizh'peith goal difference into black figures, but Rizh'peith couldn't afford to rest on their laurels - there was a relegation fight to avoid.

Matchday 8

Jotneheim Mountains AFC - Harewood FC 3-1
1-0 Boeing 22, 1-1 Gwyddich 40, 2-1 Boeing 66, 3-1 Wolframite 80

Thomas Boeing, the Lethislavanian professional who has literally poured in goals for the Mountains this season, ensured that they were still in the title fight with this crucial win in a packed Park. Being six points behind Likh'gokh before this match, Jotneheim needed the victory, and got it through confident midfield play and Thomas Boeing. Harewood, who were four points behind before the game, lost out somewhat, but they always knew this game was going to be tough.

Matchday 9

Likh'gokh K'druz'ba - Jotneheim Mountains AFC 0-0

Despite the scoreline, this was not a match for Karela-aficionados. A 0-0 draw was, one must suppose, fair in the end, except that it should have been more like 3-3. Great goalkeeping both from Simon Qurat in Jotneheim's goal and Anders Bjornsson in Likh'gokh's secured the draw, and one point for either side, which sent Jotneheim back from third into fifth place.

Matchday 11

Harewood FC - Vimesbairn United 5-3
0-1 Stark 8, 0-2 Carpenter 24, 1-2 Altrincham 33, 2-2 Gwyddich 41 pen, 3-2 Tripton 55, 3-3 Carpenter 68, 4-3 Craven 85, 5-3 Andreassen 90+1

Harewood came through eventually, but not before United had given them a right scare for eighty minutes. Before this season, this was probably a given for Harewood - before the match, given table positions, it was a toss-up. But no one would have expected United to go out quite as they did. They led 2-0 after 25 minutes, and had another goal through Carpenter disallowed, but then, the air went out of them. Harewood fought back, with luck, help from the referee and good, clinical finishing - resulting in an eventual 5-3 scoreline that was sealed in the dying minutes, Andreassen clinching the win on a counter-attack after United had headed into the bar.

Matchday 15

Harewood FC - Likh'gokh K'druz'ba 2-0
1-0 Tripton 19, 2-0 Gwyddich 81

In a reversal of fortunes, Ivan van Oosterom had a fantastic game compared to the dismal 1-4 game in Likh'gokh, and Harewood scored on their chances to take the game and the league lead. It was a result which was more than a little unfair, but Likh'gokh had to settle with it, and it didn't help that Syku Lyku had a goal turned down for offside.

Matchday 19

Rizh'peith K'druz'ba - Likh'gokh K'druz'ba 4-1
1-0 Axehacker 11, 2-0 Cawdron 33, 2-1 Lyku 59, 3-1 Spearthrower 70, 4-1 Axehacker 84

Likh'gokh's Karela-like football, with only fifteen conceded goals in 18 matches, was overthrown by yet another flash of brilliance from the league's most inconsistent team. Requiring a victory to stay out of the relegation battle, being only two points ahead of Grakh'nakh in twelfth, Rizh'peith served up a magnificent game of football to overthrow the league leaders by 4-1. Luckily for Likh'gokh, Jotneheim were in an almost equally big cock-up, managing to throw away their match against Vimesbairn Athletic by 1-2, so Likh'gokh kept the league lead - but this couldn't be good for their confidence.

Matchday 22

Vimesbairn United - Vimesbairn Athletic 3-0
1-0 Carpenter 11, 2-0 Williams 44, 3-0 Keegan 66

Just the win United wanted to have any theoretical chance of league victory. The Vimesbairn derby was unusually exciting this season, at least before the match, though United had total control of the game out on the pitch. The final 3-0 scoreline was fair enough, and it allowed United to close the gap to three points, as Jotneheim beat Likh'gokh 2-1 to send the league leaders down a bit.

Matchday 23

Laf'goh'lith K'druz'ba - Jotneheim Mountains AFC 5-3
0-1 Boeing 9, 1-1 Goldlover 11, 1-2 Orpiment 22, 1-3 Wolramite 36, 2-3 Olafsson 49, 3-3 Stonethrower 66, 4-3 Stonethrower 75, 5-3 Ivarsson 89

How on earth did we lose this, the Mountains trolls sulked as they went back up in the mountains following the 3-5 drubbing in Laf'goh'lith. They led 3-1 at half-time, decided to make three subsitutions, and heaven fell down on them. Or up, given the species of their opposition. Laf'goh'lith scored four goals from six chances and turned the game around completely, which resulted in the Mountains falling back to fourth place.

Human Premiership

Walton Wanderers, sixth in the league last season, had a magnificent and unbelievable start to the season, winning their first six games - and in style too (5-1, 6-5, 2-0, 4-2, 4-2 and 4-0) and leading the league by two points over AC Swyton. But the season in the Human Premiership was long - a record 32 games following the mass exodus of human teams from the Premiership - and the Wanderers proceeded to lose their next three games, fall into third in the table, and never quite recovering. Upperborough and Swyton, surprisingly enough, contested the title race after Chesham and Chapham waned woefully at the start of the season, but Swyton fell off with a string of losses towards the summer break and Upperborough FC took over - followed by the enigmatic WaltoN Wanderers, who started another streak with wins over Quagnell, Bear Crossing and Swyton (by 6-1!) Upperborough, however, broke away truly after the summer break, and by mid-August they had a seven-point lead over Swyton in second and a twelve-point lead over Walton in third. Indeed, little could stop them as they secured the league victory with two matches to spare - with a 1-0 win over closest rival Walton Wanderers, who thus fell to fourth behind the cricketers and a recovering Chesham Rangers - who coincidentally faced off on the 32nd matchday for a fight about the second place, which Chesham won 4-2 at home and took the drivers' seat. In the bottom, Horsham and Brugton Albion were haplessly lost, while Boorwich and Bear Crossing were tied on 31 points - with Boorwich having a vastly inferior goal difference. Losing 0-3 to the cricketers didn't do wonders for that, and Boorwich sailed further down into oblivion, while the cricketers overtook Chesham - who somehow managed to lose 1-2 at home to Ridley Athletic! A 4-2 win over Chapham Rovers restabilised matters - the cricketers tied 2-2, thus losing their 2-point advantage, and Chesham took the second promotion spot on goal difference. Despite a 2-2 draw with Ridley in the final match, Boorwich went down, losing by 19 goals to Bear Crossing.

Upperborough FC 32 23 3 6 69-34 72 Promotion Qualifiers
Chesham Rangers 32 17 7 8 60-39 58 Promotion Qualifiers
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Vimesbairn Cricket FC 32 18 4 10 63-53 58
Walton Wanderers 32 17 4 11 76-59 55
AC Swyton 32 15 5 12 74-67 50
FC Quagnell 32 14 7 11 69-71 49
Lindegard FK 32 13 7 12 75-65 46
FC of 1698 32 12 10 10 62-65 46
Twiddlehampton Town 32 12 8 12 71-70 44
Chapham Rovers 32 13 3 16 61-60 42
Ridley Athletic 32 12 6 14 59-70 42
Jorvik FC 32 9 13 10 58-58 40
Keynesville 32 10 10 12 58-60 40
Bear Crossing 32 8 8 16 54-64 32
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Boorwich Town 32 9 5 18 54-83 32 Relegated
Brugton Albion 32 6 8 18 62-76 26 Relegated
AFC Horsham 32 6 8 18 52-83 26 Relegated

D'gaiz'nigh K'druz'ba B'zugda'hiara

With a much smaller D'gaiz'nigh following the mass promotion of dwarf sides, a 26-match season came as a disappointment to many dwarf fans. However, it was amazingly even and close to make up for that. During the first six games, Hin'drokhi, Lin'du'goor, Chard'hazh, G'ch'perykh and Zakh'lith all had the league lead, with Izh'no'got coming up to throw themselves into the mix. And on matchday nine, there were five teams within two points of the lead - so in short, it was anyone's guess who would take the title, and the only thing that was certain was that it wouldn't be anyone who won it in the last four years - because these had promoted. By July and summer break, however, Zakh'lith had opened up a four-point gap, with G'ch'perykh in second place, while U'paha'ni, Rith'chazh and Stien'perykh were firmly planted at the bottom of the table. With a vital 4-1 win over A'grah'wah on matchday 14, while all opponents messed up, Zakh'lith suddenly had seven points - a lead they held onto until the very end, though with a hungry G'ch'perykh hot on their heels. With two matches remaining, Zakh'lith led by two points over G'ch'perykh and four over Chard'hazh - while Stien'perykh and Har'dah'bath were as good as doomed, five points off a safe place. All the top teams lost on the 25th matchday, however, allowing Zakh'lith to gain a place in the promotion qualifiers but not the title - for that, they needed to beat a fighting Har'dah'bath away - and Har'dah'bath could save their place with a victory. Stien'perykh were already relegated, while G'ch'perykh, Chard'hazh and Sto'kh'darakha all had home games which they needed to win - G'ch'perykh would secure the place with a win, the other teams required favourable results. And it was, in fact, fourth-placed Chard'hazh who had luck on their side - winning 4-2 over U'paha'ni, they came in tied with G'ch'perykh on points, but secured second place on goal difference. Zakh'lith, despite losing 1-2 to Har'dah'bath, took their second title, while Har'dah'bath still went down owing to Hin'drokhi's thumping 4-1 win over Li'gzoh'akh.

Zakh'lith K'druz'ba 26 13 7 6 56-48 46 Promotion Qualifiers
Chard'hazh Irgo'ba 26 13 6 7 53-40 45 Promotion Qualifiers
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
G'ch'perykh Irgo'ba 26 12 9 5 54-46 45
Sto'kh'darakha Roh'nidh'ba 26 12 6 8 61-45 42
Rizh'zhanith Roh'nidh'ba 26 13 3 10 52-47 42
Izh'no'got K'druz'ba 26 10 6 10 54-50 36
A'grah'wah K'druz'ba 26 9 7 10 60-69 34
U'paha'ni K'druz'ba 26 10 3 13 57-56 33
Rith'chazh Irgo'ba 26 9 6 11 59-66 33
Hin'drokhi K'druz'ba 26 9 5 12 56-59 32
Lin'du'goor K'druz'ba 26 9 5 12 48-58 32
Li'gzoh'akh Roh'nidh'ba 26 8 7 11 52-56 31
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Har'dah'bath K'druz'ba 26 9 3 14 55-70 30 Relegated
Stien'perykh K'druz'ba 26 7 5 14 46-53 26 Relegated

Aargrogah Troll Advanced League

A 7-team league often gets boring, because once a team breaks away there's no stopping them. Point/Grunt set a streak of thirteen games unbeaten before June, by what time they led by 11 points - over SC Firm, of all teams. Thus, only the battle to avoid relegation had any inherent excitement, and that was between three teams - Granite, Dichromate and Steinlager. The latter won three important games in the fourth quarter - Point/Grunt, meanwhile, secured the league title with three games to spare. Granite, however, beat Steinlager on the 26th matchday of 28, allowing them to close the gap to one point, and they overtook Steinlager with a 1-1 draw at Dichromate, benefitting both teams. However, Dichromate lost the final game 1-5 to Petrolite, thus Steinlager saved their place and finished sixth. And with that victory, Petrolite also managed to finish second and join Point/Grunt at the qualifiers.

Point/Grunt AC 24 14 6 4 54-35 48 Promotion Qualifiers
Petrolite 24 12 3 9 58-41 39 Promotion Qualifiers
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
SK Berget 24 12 0 12 48-49 36
SC Firm 24 10 3 11 48-51 33
Granite CA 24 7 8 9 50-50 29
Steinlager Aargrogah 24 7 5 12 47-67 26
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
BC Dichromate 24 6 7 11 47-59 25 Aargrogah Troll Play-offs

Promotion Qualifiers

A qualifier with three human, three troll and three dwarf teams - the dream of quota-obsessed men of the Department of Sports, and it had finally come true. Zakh'lith impressed early on, trouncing Permanganate 4-1 and going on to an emphatic 3-0 victory against Petrolite, while Chard'hazh conceded five goals against Point/Grunt in an anti-Karela 5-4. However, other teams impressed too, including Upperborough who continued their fine form from the Human League with two straight victories, only to be a point behind U'dh'gazh'dukh, who had a game in hand. U'dh'gazh'dukh took the decider between them 1-0, however, and Upperborough were passed by fellow human teams Roegrow and Chesham, plus Zakh'lith. U'dh'gazh'dukh seemed virtually assured of a place, especially with a 2-1 victory over Zakh'lith, as did Roegrow after their 4-1 victory over Petrolite, while Chesham Rangers surprisingly clung on to second place with 4-1 over Permanganate. And with 2-0 over Petrolite, the trend continued, Chesham taking over the league lead from a resting U'dh'gazh'dukh. Roegrow and Upperborough nearly ruined each other's chances, drawing 1-1, but Roegrow took full advantage on matchday 7 and thumped Zakh'lith 4-0 - thus ensuring that the fight was between four teams. Upperborough suffered another draw as Chesham's striker Olivia Peterson (daughter of Alexander, of some 50 caps for the Street) scored two goals in the dying ten minutes to end that match 2-2, while U'dh'gazh'dukh treaded on a mine with a 1-2 loss to Point/Grunt. They followed that up with a 0-2 loss to Roegrow, while Upperborough and Chesham took maximum advantage, both winning 5-3 over Chard'hazh and Zakh'lith respectively. With a game to go, things looked odds-on for two human teams going up, restoring the league system to 14 human teams. However, that was not to be, as Upperborough - the year's dominant human team - crashed out 1-2 to already lost Permanganate, allowing U'dh'gazh'dukh to sneak past with a 2-0 victory over already promoted (in all but theory) Chesham Rangers. Roegrow earned a 5-1 lead over Point/Grunt before substituting half the team, conceding four goals in the process, but it mattered little - a 5-5 draw still secured them a place in the second round of the Cup and another year in the Compound.

Roegrow Athletic 8 5 3 0 23-12 18
Chesham Rangers 8 5 2 1 21-13 17 Promoted
U'dh'gazh'dukh K'druz'ba 8 5 1 2 11-8 16
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Upperborough FC 8 4 2 2 15-10 14
Zakh'lith K'druz'ba 8 3 0 5 14-18 9
Point/Grunt AC 8 2 2 4 18-21 8
Chard'hazh Irgo'ba 8 2 1 5 14-21 7
CA Permanganate 8 2 1 5 13-20 7 Relegated
Petrolite 8 2 0 6 10-16 6

Cockbill Street

31-03-2005, 11:27

Today's shameless plug - the CL is starting AGAIN! (http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=408972)

Starblaydia

31-03-2005, 12:10

Liga Starblaydia - Season 1/2 Transfer Updates
Under-21 Players Flock to Starblaydia

With Starblaydia confirmed as one of the best Under-21 programmes in the world for the past twenty years, its not surprising that young players' agents from all over the world have been clamouring to get their talent into the Starblaydi League system.

So far it has been the Liverpool Englander and Vilitan agents who have been earning their crusts by flogging players to La Liga:

Liverpool England
------- The central-defensive partnership of Carlos Parr and Bobby Muniz will add some more steel to an already improved Foxchester Raiders. Under-21 Captain Fred Pounds beefs up the Hecia midfield as they drive to improve on their second-place finish last season. The most expensive transfer of the off-season so far is the £100,000 fee for Jacob Becker as the Tuncastle Rovers bolster their wide-midfield areas. Glenn Schultz rounds off the Liverpool England action by taking the fabled Left-Back spot at the Vecchio Victors.

Vilita
-------Toby Tzikas slots into the centre of a very good Basian Valley five-man midfield and will surely be getting among the goals. With Starblaydi Goalkeeper of the Year Angelos Prokopsis packing his bags for Vilita, Hecia bring in Alioum Mané to replace him. Internashionale are looking even stronger than usual with the addition of Rowan Majara in the midfield. Down in Liga Omega, Tournetas start their drive back to La Liga Starblaydia with the acquisition of left-sided midfielder Contall Rumaoa.

Champions League and NSFA Entries Confirmed
Inter Miss out on Goal Difference

Taking the Liga title with just two points to spare, Iskara Daii take the first spot, with Hecia right behind them in their first ever International Club competition.

For the NSFA Cup, Tiberius Cup-Winning Montepool Waves deny Internashionale a place on just Goal Difference, +13 as opposed to Inter's +11. Hallad Reavers make up the other place.

Liga Starblaydia Champions League Entries:
Iskara Daii (45%)
Hecia (25%)

Liga Starblaydia NSFA Cup Entries:
Hallad Reavers (18%)
Montepool Waves (12%)

Chicanada

01-04-2005, 02:29

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Champions League - Midseason

Midseason Awards

Best Overall Team: AS Risa. They lost most of their starters to Risa FC and Rosa FC and have overcome a lack of home matches in the confines of Seaport to be within striking distance of Douala for the overall title.

Biggest Collapse: Narobi. To think that three weeks ago Narobi was the king of the hill and have fallen 20 points behind the leaders and continue to slide towards relegation. Coach Fladimi Tulin needs to bring this team around in a hurry.

Player of the Midseason: Makri Joesphsen (G) North Coast. The star of the Northern shoreline may not have played to best matches but has been the hardest man to score on. Only a slight break for u21 and CoH play has hurt North Shore this season.

Coach of the Midseason: Gerald Jophil, FC Finnegann. Expected to not win a single match and starting 9 players with 40 minutes combined play in CFF matches, Jophil has helped keep Finnegan on pace to make it back to the playoffs.

Team facing relegation the quickest: Star Point. The Strikers keep strinking out and even a recent upswing is not inspiring much hope in Avi Canton.

CFF Champions League Standings - Midseason

Pts W D L GF:GA GD
1. Douala 49 15 5 5 32:17 15
2. Acadia 44 14 2 9 40:28 12
3. AS Risa 43 11 8 6 33:21 12
4. FC Esten 42 12 7 6 29:21 8
5. AC Atens 41 10 11 4 22:15 7
6. Evon AC 39 10 9 6 27:17 10
7. Bishop FC 39 10 10 5 31:24 7
8. Mission 39 10 9 6 26:20 6
9. Township 37 10 7 8 31:23 8
10. Saint Croix 37 10 7 8 34:31 3
11. FC Finnegann 35 10 5 10 22:30 -8
12. Risa FC 34 9 7 9 27:22 5
13. North Coast 32 9 7 9 28:25 3
14. AS Cana 32 7 11 7 23:24 -1
15. Ashley 32 9 5 11 28:30 -2
16. Eastentown 32 7 11 7 26:29 -3
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17. FC Livingston 31 8 7 10 30:31 -1
18. Finnen 31 8 6 11 23:26 -3
19. Provincetown 29 6 11 8 26:28 -2
20. Narobi 29 7 8 10 27:33 -6
21. Grassland 28 6 10 9 22:29 -7
22. Paradiso 27 7 6 12 22:31 -9
23. Star Point 27 7 6 12 16:30 -14
24. Saint Jean 26 7 5 13 24:41 -17
25. Verde Mund 24 6 6 13 18:25 -7
26. Rosa FC 21 6 3 16 27:43 -15

CanaLiga - Challengers Series

The CFF has officially began the start of the Second Division. Known officially as CanaLiga, the second division will host 20 teams in it's opening matches, with ten teams being relegated to the Third Division next season as a little over a third of the Champions League will be relegated down next season.

Members of the CanaLiga for Season 1:

AS Bishop County
Avi
Cana West FC
Citadel FC
Colony North
Crossings FC
FC Dover
FC Eoden
FC Quebec
FC Zain'aa
Jaxx United
Kingdom AC
Kinsington
Newcastle
Northeast
Mogada AS
Pierre
South Shore
Suda FC
West Coast FC

Druida

05-04-2005, 19:35

The Daily Druid

PARKVILLE WIN SECOND TITLE
Liam Gessemschmitthaagen-Po looks back over another success for the swordsmen.

Parkville were back to winning ways in the fourth DruidLeague season, winning the title with four games remaining. It makes a change from the usual title races that go down to the last day, but a welcome difference? I'm not so sure.

However, they won't be guarenteed it all their own way next season. Cranbury United finished the season strongly, flying up into second place over the last few weeks of the season, as well as winning the DFA Cup. Expect them to run them close next season.

At the bottom, there was a big scare for one of the giants of Druidan football Cefn Albion, as they were sucked into a relegation dogfight, and only ended up staying up by winning the promotion/relegation play-offs. Their local rivals Cefn Athletic did even worse, being relegated with weeks to spare, and finishing rock bottom.

As expected, Coleford Town return to the top flight, cruising to the DL2 title. However, the DL3 championship was a lot closer, and in the end, it went down to a last day decider between the multinational North-East Blades and the very Druidan Anwir Cymru Dragons. The Dragons won 2-0 on the day, but it didn't really matter, as the Blades were promoted through the play-offs, relegating Besmetherick town in the process.

And finally, South Earncross United suck. (But only because Brossington Clan beat them on the last day.)

Druid Premier League Pl W D L F A Pts GD
Parkville 34 19 10 5 52 26 67 +26
Cranbury United 34 18 4 12 52 41 58 +11
Llllllllllcwllllllll Rovers 34 16 8 10 55 37 56 +18
West Cefn Rangers 34 14 11 9 43 36 53 +7
Vilitan Exiles 34 14 10 10 45 43 52 +2
Dinamo Neodzki 34 13 12 9 46 42 51 +4
Druid Tribune 34 13 10 11 52 48 49 +4
Graymouth 34 11 15 8 43 34 48 +9
Bessburg 34 12 11 11 44 46 47 -2
Trevor City 34 13 7 14 44 46 46 -2
South Grayside 34 12 9 13 52 52 45 0
Inter Dave 34 11 12 11 35 35 45 0
Brallton 34 12 8 14 41 45 44 -4
Newton Vale 34 10 13 11 41 41 43 0
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Cefn Albion 34 10 6 18 44 51 36 -7
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Kirkanden 34 8 11 15 35 47 35 -12
Mawr City 34 10 3 21 35 61 33 -26
Cefn Athletic 34 8 4 22 33 61 28 -28

DruidLeague Two Pl W D L F A Pts GD
Coleford Town 34 19 7 8 52 32 64 +20
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Sorrellime Avengers 34 17 5 12 37 35 56 +2
Corwich Point 34 12 15 7 37 28 51 +9
Cefn Bus Station 34 14 9 11 43 41 51 +2
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Cruqws Cavaliers 34 14 6 14 55 49 48 +6
Scanley 34 13 9 12 49 43 48 +6
Garth Wanderers 34 12 12 10 46 41 48 +5
Huwdaey 34 13 9 12 36 36 48 0
Les Schløñusk 34 14 6 14 44 46 48 -2
Great Tawney Owls 34 13 9 12 42 49 48 -7
Ormillton Weaponary 34 12 11 11 42 38 47 +4
Carndon Leapfrog 34 12 10 12 45 41 46 +4
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Besmetherick Town 34 13 7 14 48 49 46 -1
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Bekk View Stars 34 12 9 13 40 44 45 -4
Trontby 34 11 11 12 33 30 44 +3
Bragg Oracle 34 9 10 15 34 46 37 -12
Port Scadock Ramblers 34 9 8 17 37 51 35 -14
Llanfrangydd 34 6 9 19 43 64 27 -21

DruidLeague Three Pl W D L F A Pts GD
Anwir Cymru Dragons 34 19 4 11 62 48 61 +14
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North-East Blades 34 15 13 6 42 25 58 +17
Newiyd Rovers 34 17 6 11 63 42 57 +21
Team Stimpace 34 15 12 7 52 43 57 +9
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Chemindus United 34 16 8 10 45 37 56 +8
Cruqws Convicts 34 15 10 9 60 42 55 +18
Wicksphill 34 15 8 11 48 46 53 +2
Erracq 34 13 13 8 51 43 52 +8
Tobias Thursdays 34 13 8 13 49 46 47 +3
Morton Harkett 34 10 16 8 54 44 46 +10
Cefn Viaduct 34 12 7 15 47 54 43 -7
Atletico Haalissov 34 12 7 15 34 50 43 -16
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Pontypanddar Athletic 34 9 12 13 49 57 39 -8
New Fredscrett Institute 34 10 8 16 39 51 38 -12
Kingston Gray Albion 34 10 7 17 39 52 37 -13
Zobordi Cefn 34 8 9 17 44 57 33 -13
Brossington Clan 34 8 8 18 32 53 32 -21
South Earncross United 34 7 8 19 44 64 29 -20

DFA Cup

Round 1

Cruqws Convicts 0-0 Newiyd Rovers
North-East Blades 0-1 South Earncross United
Kingston Gray Albion 4-0 Morton Harkett
Pontypanddar Athletic 2-1 Wicksphill
Chemindus United 1-0 Anwir Cymru Dragons
Atletico Haalissov 0-1 Team Stimpace
New Fredscrett Institute 2-1 Cefn Viaduct
Brossington Clan 2-3 Erracq

Round 1 replays

Newiyd Rovers 3-0 Cruqws Convicts

Round 2

Carndon Leapfrog 2-3 Trontby
Newiyd Rovers 2-1 Erracq
Besmetherick Town 2-0 Les Schløñusk
New Fredscrett Institute 1-2 Cefn Bus Station
Chemindus United 1-2 Sorrellime Avengers
South Earncross United 0-1 Bragg Oracle
Scanley 1-0 Zobordi Cefn
Garth Wanderers 1-1 Corwich Point
Port Scadock Ramblers 1-1 Pontypanddar Athletic
Ormillton Weaponary 1-0 Great Tawney Owls
Tobias Thursdays 2-3 Kingston Gray Albion
Cruqws Cavaliers 1-1 Bekk View Stars
Team Stimpace 2-1 Llanfrangydd
Coleford Town 4-0 Huwdaey

Round 2 Replays

Corwich Point 4-3 Garth Wanderers AET (FT 3-3)
Pontypanddar Athletic 2-3 Port Scadock Ramblers AET (FT 2-2)
Bekk View Stars 1-2 Cruqws Cavaliers

Round 3

Dinamo Neodzki 0-1 Cruqws Cavaliers
Besmetherick Town 0-1 Vilitan Exiles
Inter Dave 1-4 Cefn Albion
Parkville 1-1 Bessburg
Corwich Point 0-0 Trevor City
Bragg Oracle 0-1 Trontby
Kirkanden 2-3 Cefn Bus Station[i]
Brallton 2-1 Ormillton Weaponary
Coleford Town 0-1 West Cefn Rangers
Scanley 1-3 Llllllllllcwllllllll Rovers
Newton Vale 2-2 Newiyd Rovers
[i]Kingston Gray Albion 1-0 Cefn Athletic
Port Scadock Ramblers 1-1 Druid Tribune
Team Stimpace 0-1 Mawr City
Sorrellime Avengers 0-3 Graymouth
South Grayside 0-2 Cranbury United

Round 3 replays

Bessburg 1-1 Parkville AET (FT 1-1, Parkville win 3-2 on penalties)
Trevor City 0-2 Corwich Point AET (FT 0-0)
Newiyd Rovers 1-3 Newton Vale
Druid Tribune 1-1 Port Scadock Ramblers AET (FT 0-0, Druid Tribune win 6-5 on penalties)

Round 4

Corwich Point 2-1 Cruqws Cavaliers
Trontby 0-1 Cranbury United
Kingston Gray Albion 0-3 West Cefn Rangers
Graymouth 1-1 Cefn Bus Station
Brallton 1-3 Llllllllllcwllllllll Rovers
Mawr City 0-2 Newton Vale
Vilitan Exiles 1-1 Parkville
Druid Tribune 2-1 Cefn Albion

Round 4 replays

Parkville 0-2 Vilitan Exiles
Cefn Bus Station 2-1 Graymouth

Round 5

Druid Tribune 4-1 Newton Vale
Corwich Point 2-4 West Cefn Rangers
Vilitan Exiles 0-2 Cefn Bus Station
Cranbury United 1-0 Llllllllllcwllllllll Rovers

Semi-finals

Druid Tribune 2-1 Cefn Bus Station
West Cefn Rangers 0-1 Cranbury United

DFA Cup Final

Druid Tribune 1-3 Cranbury United

CLUB IN FOCUS: Parkville

Ground: Park Park (Capacity 35,000)
Colours: Dark blue shirts, light blue shorts, light blue socks with dark blue trim.
Change colours: All silver with light blue trim.
Nickname: the Swordsmen
Current league position: Druid Premier League Champions
History: Parkville was set up by Trevor Martin, a rich businessman who had seen rival city Bessburg set up a club a few years before. Not wanting to get his town left behind, he decided that his town would have the best team in the Druidish Lands, and so he did all he could to make Parkville the best. The club is now run by his great-grandson, Trevor Martin IV, and they have won two out of the four championships so far.
Manager: Ron Lambealle
Current Internationals: Trevor Ellis and Maxwell Chilver were both influential in the first half of Druida's qualifying campaign for World Cup 21, but the emergence of a strong batch of youngsters means that for World Cup 22, they will largely only have bit parts to play. On the other hand, the team's most influncial player over the past season has been left-sided midfielder Darwin Russell, who has been named as Sarzonia's captain for World Cup 22. His nine goals, as well as fifteen assists, mainly for Chilvers, were a huge effect on the final outcome of the championship procession... I mean, race.
League records:

Lg Pl W D L F A Pts GD Pos
Season 1 DPL 34 18 5 11 49 39 59 +10 1
Season 2 DPL 34 15 9 10 43 36 54 +7 5
Season 3 DPL 34 19 9 6 61 33 66 +28 4
Season 4 DPL 34 19 10 5 52 26 67 +26 1

One final note - while the DFA are happy with their formula for their domestic league, they are in serious need of a tablinator. If anyone out there could help the DFA with their tables, please contact us.

Cockbill Street

05-04-2005, 20:25

One final note - while the DFA are happy with their formula for their domestic league, they are in serious need of a tablinator. If anyone out there could help the DFA with their tables, please contact us.

We've got one - unfortunately, from WC20 experience, it seems to be incompatible with Druidan computers.

Druida

05-04-2005, 20:38

Yeah. I never did understand why it didn't seem to work. :confused:

Vilita

06-04-2005, 17:25

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Season 15 :: First Half Report

-------------------The Owls squared off against Inland Peaks in the traditional Stand-Alone season opener held this season at Lirai Asku Castle. Alejandro Vantrease recorded the first goal of the season and Yeaddin led 1-0 at the half. Inland Peaks Twice equalized to bring the match to 2-2, but once again it was now-World Cup Champion Vantrease securing the points for Yeaddin. High-Expecatations surrounded Eastal Lunar but the Seraai club dissapointed being dumped 3-1 on an opening day that saw few other surprises. Arcticala Inlaet, Strike FC and Marine Coast United all recorded victories while Zhorin Tumunzahar's single goal was not enough to beat new signing Jiujia Makae and the re-born Makosile Strike force.

-------------------After a shakey start against Eastal Lunar, the Owls rebounded and quickly showed their championship muscle by offing main title challengers Arcticala Inlet and Strike FC in consecutive shutouts the boosted the Yeaddin club quickly atop the table. Arcticala Inlet rebounded to claim victory over Jlinal Cove while Lonngeylin City earned their first win of the season against Marine Coast United. The story of the opening weeks was draws and an overall lack of goals.

-------------------Another draw ruined Yeaddin's perfect record, a goalless draw with Turoki Isle, while Strike FC closed the gap thanks to a Serge DuPont double of Jlinal Cove. The Owls looked to retake control when Ricky Ezis, Malaino Mumamba and Vantrease scored to easily push aside bottom club Milona-Lpaka, but a Matchday 6 meeting between the only remaining unbeaten teams in the league would be the one turning the headlines. On paper it looked an easy win for the Owls, against perennial "also-ran" Makosile, but the resurgant club backed by Audioslavia's Derry Colgan and Taurxa Jeroen shocked the reigning champions after Fmjphoenix's Geri Catilano pressed his claims for an international callup with a brilliant winner, the only goal of the match. Strike continued pressuring the Owls after a 4-2 win over Cednia Beach, while Antonis Siazzu ensured Arcticala INlet continued Lonngeylin City's run of miserable results.

-------------------Syku-Lyku Agbayani netted the winner as Arcticala Inlet pounded Eastal Lunar into the relegation zone despite carrying one of the highest payrolls in the league. Manolis Makunike's 90th minute winner for Strike continued Lonngeylin City's harsh losing streak while Marine Coast United, Yeaddin Owls and Makosile all came out easy winners to continue their hold of the top 5 positions. When Arcticala Inlet met Marine Coast United a great match was expected, and it was veteran striker Jim Vella who rose to be the hero for Marine Coast who took the 2-1 victoryy at the Inlet Stadium, while Strike, Yeaddin and Makosile all recorded victories to set up an excited match between Marine Coast and Strike in Crosaibi. Strike took the lead within 5 minutes, but 10 minutes later were down a man. Despite firing 8 shots on Jimmy Kater, Marine Coast could not find even a single goal, and dropped 3 points. They were not the only ones to drop the points, however as Yeaddin Owls also suffered defeat, and Makosile's unbeaten run came to an end at the hands of Inland Peaks.

-------------------Inaki Soler netted twice for Yeaddin as Lonngeylin City's winless streak was extended to 11 games, and a pair of defeats by Strike allowed the Owls to return to the top of the table. Makosile looked to show that they deserved their standing by impressively taking care of Arcticala Inlet by a 2-1 scoreline, but a tough loss to Cednia Beach prevented them from challenging the Owls for first place in the table. Inland Peaks opened up a 6 match unbeaten streak as Crystilakere's Noel Adiguzel starred in the 3-0 win over Turoki Isle that pushed them to 3rd in the table. The first half wrapped up with a clash between Yeaddin and Marine Coast at the Lirai Asku Castle, but it was not the classic some had hoped for, Yeaddin opening a 3-0 advantage before Callum Banda's late consellation.

-------------------The Owls had slowly amassed a 6 point advantage over impressive Makosile, but 3rd through 7th were seperated by just 3 points with many teams looking to build a second half challenge. Lonngeylin City found themselves 5 points adrift at the foot of the table and would be in need of a miracle to save their Stellar Division status. Rejistania's Jiujia Makae was quickly becoming the talk of the town in Makosile, and the club had to fight off reported offers from many clubs to keep the Rejistanian's services.

-------------------Arcticala Inlet lost the services of Experienced midfielder Jonathon Stott when the former Vilitan International was named Player/Manager of Colonial Sile in the declasse.

-------------------The Yeaddin Owls had a substantial bid accepted to return the partnership of Antonis Siazzu and Inaki Soler to the Owls midfield, although it was just over half of the Vilitan Record Transfer Arcticala paid for Siazzu to sign him from Alikki-Corra. The Owls also signed up young Defensive Midfield prospect Daniel Oram from Alikki-Corra. Eastal Lunar signed a trio to try and save their campaign, with Vilitan Under 21 Tika Massa, and Starblaydia internationals Gbenga Ogunniya and Martin Watt moving to the Seraai based club. Strike FC opted to return a bit of Vilitan flavor, offloading Lethislavnia's Vorrece Peltier to Lonngeylin City in favor of Turoki Isle's Manolis Ipoua. The Islanders immediately used the money to purchase Tanner Lembi from Eastal Lunar. Makosile's Geri Catilano moved accross the cove to Kionao Locals for an undisclosed fee.

-------------------Marine Coast felt that 47 Year old Rory Issah was too old, and Manolis Masi was too inexperienced to continue in their title run, so they laid down the cash to pick up Makosile's Bryan 'Pop' Duiker, who rejoined the club he left as a schoolboy in season 1, ironically, when he moved to Makosile and played his first ever Stellar Division games. Marine Coast also picked up the Eagle's Nest's Aman Dedur as a replacement for the departed Ogunniya, while Turoki Isle secured the signature of highly-rated Inland Peaks forward Kris Wrice. Makosile and Inland Peaks, small clubs in prime form, were expected to plummet down the table after being picked dry of their top talent by the powerful buying prowess of the traditional elite.

Second Half Report

-------------------The Owls resumed their winning ways as competition resumed, and Antonis Siazzu made an instant impact by netting twice in a 3-2 victory over Arcticala Inlet. A pair of victories allowed Inland Peaks FC to take hold of second place, with Marine Coast and Makosile, both running unbeaten streaks, close behind. A second half strike by Henrik Bastale extended Lonngeylin City's winless streak to 14 games. Manolis Makunike's early strike was cancelled out by another from Alejandro Vantrease as Yeaddin earned a draw at The Shultis. Strike remained 7 poitns off the top in 5th place.

-------------------Struggling Turoki Isle shocked the Owls by winning 2-0 thanks to new signing Kris Wrice in front of the television cameras. The Owls received the shock of the season accross the cove in Turori as they visited Mliona-Lpaka for the first time. After taking an early 2-0 lead, the owls started to crumble and it was unknown Turorian Ceri Subillo who netted to bring the home team one back. As the second half begun, Sabillo netted 3 more goals to give relegation threatened Mliona-Lpaka a shocking 4-2 advantage. Malaino Mumamba would claw one back for the Owls, but to no avail as they lost the 3 points, and the top spot in the table. Meanwhile, Inland peaks recorded wins over Lonngeylin CIty and Eastal Lunar to move one point clear of Yeaddin at the top of the table. The Stellar Divisions best defense, conceding just 10 in the first 19 games, sat atop the table for the first time in club history. Lonngeylin City, meanwhile, looked set for a drop, winless in 18 games and 6 points adrift of safety.

-------------------Inland Peaks could not take advantage of a Yeaddin draw after Niccolo Mazzeo was sent off with the score at 0-0, Marine Coast United opened the floodgates, and Baston Jillien's goalwas the only shining light as Inland's winning streak came crashing to a halt 1-4 against Marine Coast. Strike and Lonngeylin City played out a scoreless draw in their rivalry match at The Shultis, with three consecutive goalless draws leaving Lonngeylin City winless in 20 games and 7 points from safety with just 5 to play. The Owls re-took the top spot thanks to a slipup by Inland Peaks, who lost to Kionao LOcals, and thanks to a 5-0 thrashing of Mavaloiao town. Marine Coast United would not let the Owls get away, though, moving into 2nd place with a solid performance over Arcticala Inlet, 2-0. Strike FC looked to lose hold of the race for the top 4 after Gbenga Ogunniya opened up a 16 minute hattrick at Lunar Park. But Rhianna Peters doubled, and an 82nd minute goal saw Strike come out 4-3 winners, 4th in the table just 3 points out.

-------------------Rhianna Peters struck again as Strike entertained Marine Coast United in a crucial clash that would decide which of the two teams would challenge Yeaddin for the title. Umberto Melli netted just 3 minutes in in froont of a record crowd, but Jim Vella quickly equalized. Peters put Strike back in front after the half, but it lookedl ike Aman Dedur had saved a point for Marine Coast after a great effort in the 79th minute. But when Peters pulled the trigger in stoppage time, there was only one result, sending Strike above Marine Coast into 3rd in the table, 3 points behind. Arcticala Inlet impressed, led by Syku Lyku-Agbayani in a 5-1 thriller over Kionao Locals, moving them just two poitns back of surprise package Makosile, holders of the league's best defense. Lonngeylin City's winless streak finally came to an end against fellow Relegation threatened side Mliona-Lpaka with an impressive victory after goals from German Salomon, Vorrece Peltier and Cockbill Street's O'Neill Nerderburgh, moving them just 4 poitns behind Lpaka and safety.

-------------------Zhorin Tumunzahar equalized with 15 minutes to play stealing a very important point for Lonngeylin City against Yeaddin Owls. The draw allowed Strike to move within 1 point of the league leaders while a Henrik Bastale double allowed Marien Coast to move just 2 points back in 3rd with 3 games to play. Inland Peaks suffered a heavy defeat to Arcticala Inlet, Ippolit Adjei registering a hattrick in a 4-1 result. Inlet leapfrogged Makosile into 5th, and set their sights on Inland Peaks 4 points ahead in 4th.

-------------------The top 3 all recorded victories leaving Yeaddin 1 point ahead of Strike, and 2 clear of Marine Coast United with 2 games to play. Yeaddin visited Marine World Park in Crosaibi for what was one of the most anticipated matches in recent history. With Yeaddin having the chance to clinch the title with a victory, all eyes were on the mass of skill shared between the two teams. Influential Yeaddin striker Lai Ncube went down injured after half an hour, but it was a Marine Coast United free kick shortly after that turned the tides, as Maurizio Sala converted what would be the only goal of the game, giving Marine Coast both the win, and a spot high atop the Stellar Division title, just one point ahead of both Strike and Yeaddin Owls. But, with just one game left to play, Marine Coast knew just a victory was needed to return the once great franchise back to the pinnacle of Vilitan Sport for the first time in over 10 seasons. Inland Peaks lost their 3rd consecutive match and slipped to 5th in the table, although they could drop no further 4 points clear of 6th. A draw was not enough for Lonngeylin City who fell 4 points from safety and confirmed relegatees back to the Declasse division, despite a wealth of talent brought in for the season. Mliona-Lpaka needed a miracle, but one Turorian team was sure to go down, with Kionao Locals holding onto the last spot 3 points ahead of Lpaka.

-------------------The Owls did their part, goals from Alejandro Vantrease and Ricky Ezis easily saw off 10 man Kionao Locals 3-0 as the Owls awaited to see how their rivals performed to find out their fate in the final table. It looked promising for Yeaddin as Jlinal Cove equalized just before half time in Jlinal against Marine Coast, but it was Aman Dedur's second goal of the game and 5th of the season for Marine Coast United that secured their first Stellar Division title in 11 seasons, finishing 1 point clear ofboth Yeaddin and Strike FC. A Late Inland Peaks equalizer was enough to see Mliona-Lpaka relegated straight back to the declasse, but not enough to catch Arcticala Inlet who earned a draw with Turoki Isle to secure 4th in the final table.

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Individual Awards

-------------------Arcticala Inlet's Ippolit Adjei was rewarded with the Player of the Season award with an impressive 21 goals and 10 Man of the Match awards throughout the season. The Top Foreign Player award went, for the first time, to Cockbill Street and Strike FC's Rhianna Peters edging out finalists Noel Adiguzel (Crystilakere) and Jiujia Makae (Rejistania) for the award. Makae was awarded however with the Young Player of the Year award, beating out Vilita's Tika Massa and Audioslavia's Taurxa Jeroen.

-------------------Bryan 'Pop' Duiker was named goalkeeper of the year, after splitting services with Makosile and Champions Marine Coast United. Shelton from Giant Zucchini picked up the Foreign Goalkeeper of the year award once again. Defender of the Year was awarded to Yeaddin's Ricky Ezis in his first full season with the club, while experienced Rejistanian defender Kadu Hsen edged out Starblaydia's Martin Watt and Melmonds Loala Saenu for the Foreign Defender award. Midfielder of the year was undoubetbly Yeaddin's Antonis Siazzu who moved midseason from Arcticala Inlet, while young Taurxa Jeroen was rewarded for his quality performances with resurgent Makosile by receiving the Foreign Midfielder of the Year award. Ippolit Adjei walked away with both the Strike of the Year and Top Goalscorer awards with 15 goals in the league, while Rhianna Peters of Cockbill Street earned foreign Striker of the year.

Stellar Division Top Goalscorers::

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1st Ippolit Adjei Arcticala Inlet 24 15
2nd Gbenga Ogunniya Eastal Lunar 23 14
3rd Kris Wrice Turoki Isle 22 9
4th Alejandro Vantrease Yeaddin Owls 26 8
-- Zhorin Tumunzahar Lonngeylin City 26 8
-- Sylvain Emeka-Tuai Strike 24 8
-- Jacques Vintila Arcticala Inlet 21 8
-- Rhianna Peters Strike 25 8
9th Petros Alfieri Marine Coast 24 7
-- Antonis Siazzu Yeaddin Owls 19 7
-- Riccardo Appolloni Yeaddin Owls 21 7

Stellar Division Performance Ratings (Out of 10)::

1st Ippolit Adjei Arcticala Inlet 24 7.71
2nd Antonis Siazzu Yeaddin Owls 19 7.47
3rd Riccardo Appolloni Inland Peaks 21 7.38
4th Rhianna Peters Strike 25 7.32
5th Noel Adigüzel Inland Peaks 25 7.28
-- Jiujia Makae Makosile 25 7.28
7th Lai Ncube Yeaddin Owls 18 7.22
8th Iñaki Soler Yeaddin Owls 20 7.20
9th Bryan 'Pop' Duiker Marine Coast 26 7.15
-- Ricky Ezis Yeaddin Owls 26 7.15

Foreigner Report

Audioslavia - Derry Colgan was noticably affected by the pressures of the heavy media spotlight in Vilita, coupled with a grueling International schedule, Colgan was an "Also-Played" in Makosiles impressive league run, never making the highlight reel positively, or negatively at any point in the season. Teammate Taurxa Jeroen was able to find the back of the net, and his form earning him a lucrative transfer to Turoki Isle, once again organizing a mass influx of international talent to try and put pressure on the Vilitan Trio and break their stronghold on the Stellar Division trophy.

Bedistan - Alejandro Vantrease once again strung through a tough season that saw him multi-role as both a Striker, and Sweeper when needed at the Yeaddin Owls, making a total of 47 appearances in League and Cup play, joint top in the nation in that category. Vantrease still managed to top the clubs scoring charts with 15 goals, depite splitting his time up front.

Chicanada - Baston Jillien capped off a respectable first season in Vilita with the finishing goal during Inland Peaks 2-0 win over Eastal Lunar, in which Jillien later received his first Man of The Match award. Jillien's performances throughout the season were unpredictable to say the least, but he showed obvious potential with 3 goals and many missed opportunities.

Cockbill Street - O'Neill Nerderburgh scored one goal in 28 appearances and will be playing his game in the Declasse next season for Lonngeylin City. Rhianna Peters led the scoring charts at Strike FC and was a finalist in many foreign player categories, leading Strike just one point from the title in 3rd place. Jonathan Havell is not getting any younger, but surprisingly, the Worlds worst goalkeeper as voted by the Audioslavian papers conceded just 13 times in 29 matches, less than one every 2 games.

Crystilakere - Noel Adiguzel recorded 6 goals for Inland Peaks and helped them to 5th in the Stellar Division Table, missing out on a place in the NSFA cup due to inferior goal differential. Alpha Siboldi made 43 appearances and scored his first goal in 5 seasons, earning him a post season transfer to Marine Coast from Arcticala Inlet.

FmjPhoenix - Gery Catilano transfered to Kionao Locals in Turori, and finished with 4 goals, helping them just escape relegation as they watched fellow Turorian side Mliona-Lpaka return to the Declasse at the first attempt.

Gaian Ascendancy - N'Buta Karensky looked out of place in the Stellar Division, earning the golden boot for the season with 10 goals, partnering with Nation-mate Lincon Dinor who was named with Karensky to the Best 11 in the Declasse as the two shone in Lopinka's championship winning season, earning promotion back to the Stellar Division.

Giant Zucchini - Shelton's productivity declined slightly, and he was unable to defend Arcticala Inlet's Vilitan Cup tropy, losing out in the final to Eastal Lunar. Shelton was lured back to Turoki Isle, the club that originally brought him over from Giant Zucchini, promising him a good squad around him and a chance to put his name back in the limelight, hopefully for consideration on the Giant Zucchini national team in the future.

Legalese - Dave Wilmette scored a personal best 7 goals as FC Almintora racked up 10 wins, just short of promotion in 4th place in the Declasse.

Lethislavania - Vorrece Peltier was recruited back mid-season by Lonngeylin City, looking to him as their savior from the threat of relegation. Despite being a formidible force in midfield, Peltier's new club came up 3 points short, and he will be looking to improve on his 2 goals scored to boosy City to a quick return next season.

Melmond - Loala Saenu quietly kept their place solid at Turoki Isle with a series of Man of the Match awards, but a poor league finish prompted the board to invest in new players at Saenu's request to support the clubs challenge next season.

Rejistania - Jiujia Makae was impressive in their first season with Makosile, helping the club to the top of the Stellar Division table before a late second half collapse saw them fall to 7th in the final standings. Traditional Rejistanian ideals held the striker to just 7 goals, but consistency was the bottom line for Makae who looks an exciting prospect for the Nation of Rejistania. Kadu Hsen's age prevented him from continuing his streak of 41 games played per season, starting just 28 times for Strike. Rijat Redy performed in classic Karela style, boasting a near perfect defensive record, and failing to register a single shot on goal all season for Turoki United, with these impressive performances earning a transfer accross town to Turoki Isle.

Sarzonia - Henrik Bastale fought off a series of knee injuries to net 6 goals and collect three player of the match awards as Marine Coast scraped out their first Stellar Division championship in 12 seasons, topping the Owls by a single point as Bastale became the first Sarzonian to receive the Stellar Division winners medal.

South Osettia - Emory Artice struggled in his first season in Vilita, but was not as bad as some seasoned veterans, so can not be too dissapointed. Will face the drop with Lonngeylin City, and will likely stay and battle for the Declasse title in Season 16.

Starblaydia - Syku Lyku-Agbayani swas obviously affected by his overworked schedule, balancing his time between being the star of the Starblaydian national team, and taking into yet another deep Cup run with Arcticala Inlet. Lyku-Agbayani's goal tally was cut in fourth, scoring a very dissapointing 5 goals over the course of the season, just three of which came in the league, while strike partner Ippolit Adjei stole the show.
-------------------Gbenga Ogunniya's mid-season transfer to Eastal Lunar was the spark his domestic career needed, as the young midfielder turned mid-range performances into international quality displays of skill as he netted 13 times in the second half alone, and was the hero of Eastal Lunar's Vilitan Cup run. Martin Watt joined Ogunniya at Eastal Lunar after impressing at Inland Peaks, but his impact at Lunar was no more than to fill the gaps where they were needed. Stelios Doukas kept up his level of performance with a career best 8 goals in 29 appearances. The aging Rene Griffiths racked up another impressive Cup run, but is likely to be replaced in the near future and move into the clubs backroom.
-------------------Gavin Thornley helped Jlinal Cove to their best league finish in over 12 seasons coming home 8th in the Stellar Division. Angelos Prokopsis started 30 games for Lonngeylin City, conceding 33 goals and receiving plaudits from media ceners for his handling of the tought Vilitan Stellar division. The same could not be said for his teammates however, Surachai Buathiang was unable to produce as Lonngeylin City faced a surprising drop with just 2 victories on the season. Zhorin Tumunzahar did his part, netting 9 times, more than triple any other player on the club, but now both players may be looking for new homes come Season 16.
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The Eagles Nest- Aman Dedur was a midseason transfer to Marine Coast United where he replaced Starblaydia's Gbenga Ogunniya in midfield. Dedur registered 5 goals in his 13 games and finished atop the Stellar Division with Marine Coast.

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Massimo Corsi joined up with Kiiarana after being sacked by Eastal Lunar, and worked with Simeone Di Bradini to propel Kiiarana to a 7 point advantage atop the Declasse midway through the season. Hexatux led Turoki United employed the ultimate Karela, scoring 6 and conceding just 4, but somehow amassing a 5-8-1 record to sit 2nd in the table at the halfway point. Inland Peaks, Makosile, Arcticala Inlet and Strike all recorded victories moving the top teams within just 3 poitns of each other. Jiujia Makae scored once again for Makosile as they pushed Mliona-Lpaka back towards the relegation zone while starblaydian duo Gbenga Ogunniya and Stelios Doukas netted to earn Eastal Lunar a draw with Marine Coast United.

Doug Freech's Lopinka Rovers rode the back of a 12 match unbeaten streak to close out the season and be corwned champions of the declasse division for the first time and areturn trip to the Stellar Division. Massimo Corsi and Simeone Di Bridini scaved off a late charge from Liguon Valley to secure the second promotion place, despite losing 2-0 to their opponents on the final matchday of the season. System Karela showed its weaknesses as Turoki United were unable to keep up, with only 3 matches all season seeing more than one goal scored for both teams combined, Hexatux was left to ponder a change in tactics sitting 7th in the declasse 14 points from promotion. Wunokalsa Waridi of Turori ended a long history of League Status by recording just 2 wins and achieving bottom of the table status and a free pass to non-league play where they will be joined by Jlinal Wanderers.

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Groups:

-------------------Strike FC stormed to the top of Group 1, despite a defeat to Hluali Mijatos' Tivali City FC. Tivali could only earn draws with Cittea Locals and Alikki, but the points were enough to see the two League teams through to the next round.

-------------------System Karela just wasn't enough for the much talked about Turoki United led by Hexatux in Group 2. The side with an obvious Rejistanian overload registered 3 goalless draws in the group stage, allowing cross town rivals and perennial Non-League Giant Killers Turoki Tide to sneak through to join Mavaloiao in the next round.

-------------------Kagiso Alfieri converted a historical stoppage-time Penalty winner for Marine Coast United in a thrilling cross-town rivalry between non-league Crosaibi City and the Stellar Division Megaliths in Group 3. City had equalized in the 88th minute after goals from Maurizio Sala and Gbenga Ogunniya had put Coast 2-0 up. It was so close for the Crosaibi City side, but their impressive performances saw them through to the second round for the first time.

-------------------Season 14 Vilitan Cup Finalists Irougil could not keep up with Sile Locals who recorded a 1-0 win over the Declasse side to dump them out at the group stage. Kionao Locals topped Group 4 in convincing fashion with 3 wins.

-------------------Eastal Lunar tore up the goalscoring charts in Group 5 despite rumors that Tanner Lembi would be leaving the club. Inland Rovers earned a place in the second round due to superior goals scored after finishing level with Declasse side Colonial Sile.

-------------------FC Almintora scored a late winner over Group 6 opposition Liguon Valley to end the League's longest futility streak in the cup, advancing to the second round for the first time since Season 8. Fellow Turoroian side Cednia Beach AFC advances with an identical record, the two teams playing a goalless draw at Almintora National Stadium in one of the most anti-climatic matches of the round.

-------------------Rejistania's Jiujia Makae scored on their debut for Makosile in a win over Yutzie Sorma to open up Group 7. Makosile would go on to top the group despite a goalless draw with Non-League Cedniavella. Lincon Dinor's goal was not enough for Lopinka as Doug Freech's team crashed out at the hands of Sorma, who return to the second round.

-------------------Kiiarana crunched out an impressive 1-0 win over Arcticala Inlet to top Group 8 unbeaten ahead of the Stellar Division Favorites. Kiiarana failed to let up a single goal and are looking impressive heading to the next rounds.

-------------------The Owls had to fight hard in Group 9 to topple Terrarokka Spirit 4-3 in the highest scoring match of the round. A pair of goals from Alejandro Vantrease finally gave Yeaddin the win, and top spot in the table, while Spirit were ousted by Lonngeylin City who advanced thanks to Zhorin Tumunzahar's 36th minute strike against Tivali United.

-------------------Wunokalsa Waridi knocked Jlinal Cove out of Group 10 with a 3-2 victory that allowed them to join Turoki Isle in the next round. The Islanders were unimpressive, however, scoring just one victory and two draws in the group stage.

-------------------A Consistent performance from Inland Peaks gave them 3 wins in three matches to advance along with Stellar Division newcomers Mliona-Lpaka to the next round. Lpaka registered a win over Lonngeylin Coast before a loss to the Peaks and a draw with Jlinal Wanderers.

2R: The Turoki Tide pulled off an impressive win over Yutzie Sorma to advance to round three, while Stellar Division strugglers Lonngelyin City crashed hard to a defeat at the hands of Sile Locals. FC Almintora needed penalty kicks to get by Crosaibi City, while Tanner Nerni's penalty kick was the seperating tally between Eastal Lunar and Inland Rovers. Arcticala Inlet recorded the highest victory of the round with a 3-0 disposal of recently relegated Tivali City, leaving just 2 non-league teams at the Third Round stage.

3R: The Turoki Tide pressed their claims for a formal invitation to the Declasse Division in Season 16 by easily defeating Stellar Division Kionao Locals 2-0 to advance to the Quarter Finals. They will however be joined by Sile Locals who also upset Stellar Division opposition to leave 2 Non-League sides in the final 8. Strike FC were unable to deal with Mliona-Lpaka, but Eastal Lunar, Arcticala Inlet, Kiiarana and Mavaloaiao survived. In the second meeting of the year between Yeaddin and Marine Coast, it was even more of a dissapointment for Coast fans as the Owls secured a 3-0 victory to set up a clash with Arcticala Inlet in the Quarter Finals.

QF: The historic run by the Turoki Tide came to an end in extra time against Kiiarana after Simeone Di Bradini introduced himself as a substitute and netted in the 117th minute to knock the Tide out of the cup. One Non-League side did advance to the Semi-FInals however, as Sile Locals, in just their 4th time even in the proper stage of the cup, advanced 2-1 at the expense of Mavaloiao. Eastal Lunar benefitted from a red card to the Mliona-Lpaka goalkeeper to take a 3-1 victory, after goals from Gbenga Ogunniya and Tika MAssa sealed the game for Lunar. Arcticala Inlet upset Yeaddin Owls 2-1 to get some revenge for their league failures and return to the Quarter Finals to keep their hopes of a 4th straight Cup win alive.

SF: Eastal Lunar thrashed Sile Locals 4-0 in the second leg after Sile had shocked the Seraai club with a 0-1 result in the first leg. Lunar advanced to their 3rd cup final, and first under the leadership of Jonathon Baledrokadroka, while Baledrokadroka's former club, led ironically by former Eastal Lunar manager Massimo Corsi, was defeated 5-1 on aggregate as Arcticala Inlet set up their 4th consecutive trip to the Vilitan Cup final.

Final: Arcticala Inlet named a strong lineup including Recognized internationals Kagiso Alfieri-Molali, Linoi Niabula, Christos Tchami, Julian Lisbie, Ippolit Adjei and Syku Lyku Agbayani, as well as high-profile Giant Zucchini keeper Shetlon in an attacking 4-4-2 formation with an obvious emphasis down the flanks. Eastal Lunar looked to cunter this tactic with a defensive 4-4-2, also emphasizing the flanks, with Internationals Martin Watt, Ade Hinds, Gbenga Ogunniya, Teariki Mane, Stelious Doukas, Mauro Baraza and Tika Massa named in the starting lineup, also joined by experienced starblaydian Rene Griffiths in goal and Vilita's Mauro Capuano on the bench. Each team was without a star midfielder to injury, Jacques Vintila missing out for Inlet and Tanner Nerni for Eastal Lunar. Ippolit Adjei spurned the first chance of the game for Arcticala Inlet missing high over the bar to give the fans their first gasp of the day. The first shot on target came from Eastal Lunnar's Mauro Baraza who forced Shelton into a marvelous save. Eastal Lunar continued to press as Teariki Mane fired a rifle that Shelton could only parry, and Baraza was there to sweep the rebound home to give LUnar the early lead. Shelton was by far the busier of the two goals, being forced to save further efforts by Baraza and Doukas on multiple occasions, before Eastal Lunar finally secured their deserved second goal through Teariki Mane 21 minutes in. Mane would have to leave the game however, due to injury, and Mauro Capuano was introduced. Ippolit Adjei earned the games first yellow card after obstructing his opponent just before half time. Adjei responded by setting up a good play, one of the few Arcticala attacks of the half, but no shot would come of it.

-------------------No changes were made at half time, but Arcticala Inlet looked back into the game as Ippolit Adjei forced Rene Griffiths to make his first save of the game. Arcticala Inlet really started pouring the pressure on, and successive saves on Adjei, Lisbie and Lyku-Agbayani kept Eastal Lunar's shutout alive. Arcticala began dominating the match, much like Eastal Lunar did in the first half, and finally Ippolit Adjei pulled one back for Arcticala iNlet on a spectacular 35 yard lob that cought Rene Griffiths out of position. Arcticala Inlet made a pair of substitutions late and forced a pair of corner kicks inside the final 10 minutes of regular time. With the match winding down, it appeared Eastal Lunar had tightened up their defense, but with 4 minutes to play Ippolit Adjei struck a masterful 20 yard rifle just under the cross bar to force an exciting extra time period.

-------------------It looked as though Arcticala Inlet had quickly took the lead as play resumed, after Adjei collected a loose ball after a challenge from Rene Griffiths on an approaching Julian Lisbie, but Lisbie had been called offside before he received the ball and the goal was called back by the referee. Arcticala would not be deterred and Julian Lisbie had a pair of further chances that were well dealt with by Griffiths. The young strike could not cope with the length of the match however, and was replaced before the second period of extra time. After seeing Arcticala Inlet control much of the second half and extra time, Eastal Lunar found a great build up of play between Martin Watt, Mauro Baraza and Gbenga Ogunniya that eventually found Ogunniya unmarked inside the area and the starblaydian midfielder banked his effort in off the post to give Lunar the 3-2 advantage with 10 minutes to play. Arcticala continued to press for another equalizer, but Rene Griffiths was up to the task and secured at least one piece of success for the high-spending club from Seraai. Eastal Lunar 3-2 Arcticala Inlet (AET)

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Current Postseason Transfer Information

Inland Peaks quickly spent their newly earned cash by setting a club record transfer fee, nearly 85% of the all-time record on Yeaddin Owls and Vilita National striker Riccardo Appolloni. Inaki Soler, who was free to leave Yeaddin should they fail to win the Stellar Division, excersized his clause by joining Appolloni at Inland Peaks, setting up the Inland club as a real contended for the title in Season 16. Turoki Isle opened up their checkbooks to get what they felt they needed to return again to a competitive team, signing exciting Audioslavian midfielder Taurxa Jeroen from Makosile, before inviting Shelton back to the Island from Arcticala Inlet. They continued their persistence on signing Non-Vilitan talent by signing Rejistanian defender Rijat Redi from cross-town Turoki United, and signing Fmjphoenix's Gery Catilano from Kionao Locals. . Marine Coast United were also active, signing player of the year and top scorer Ippolet Adjei from Arcticala Inlet, as well as his Arcticala teammate Alpha Siboldi of Crystilakere, and Turorian Duane Northam. Arcticala quickly looked to replace Siboldi by signing Cockbill Street's O'Neill Nerderburgh, while Julian Lisbie is expected to partner Syku-Lyku Agbayani from now on.

Starblaydia's Surachai Buathiang was unwilling to move to the declasse, and Eastal LUnar answered his cry by picking up the exciting midfielder from relegated Lonngeylin City. Lunar did not stop there, securing the signature of highly rated Audioslavian Defender Derry Colgan from Makosile, Chistian Sanou from Jlinal Cove and South Osettias Emory Artice. Newly Promoted Lopinka added to their squad as Doug Freech got the goalkeeper he had been looking for in Makosile's Jawz Oaker, and bolstered their defense by signing Turoki United's Dene Shaw. Starblaydia's Angelos Prokopsis continued the Lonngeylin City exile, signing for Yeaddin Owls where he will compete with Turori's Ebbow Dakin for the role as Backup Goalkeeper.

In related news, the Sjwitz national sports competitions have been halted, all players playing in Sjwitz (everyone except Roman Bingk) are available for transfer. The Nation of Sjwitz has issued a statement allowing up to 5 players per nation to migrate from Sjwitz, and maximum of three per team. It is unknown whether any of these players will be moving to Vilita.

Legalese

06-04-2005, 21:17

Soccer Legalese Presents
Legalese Soccer Domestic Results!

National Soccer League, Season I

The National Soccer League opened play with Season I, this year, with a very close race to the title. Going into the final matchday, four of the ten inaugural clubs were still in contention. Incidentally, these four clubs all played each other on the final matchday. As co-leader at 28 points, Binchensburg SC hosted Sagdineo Sporting, trailing with 27 points. Meanwhile, binchensburg's co-leader, Orange United, took on Southside Stallions, sitting at 26 points, in The Castle. Effectively, the season came down as follows:

-Orange United, currently two goals up in differential (as well as 4 up in total scored), needed to simply win, or hope for a draw and a Binchensburg loss to win the title. However, they'd have to do all this at the biggest place to play soccer in Legalese, and not as the home team.

-Binchensburg needed either a massive win to overtake Orange Utd. in Goal Differential, or a draw or loss by their challengers from Okerson.

-Sagdineo Sporting also did not control their own destiny. Not only did they have to take a win off of Binchensburg in the Coliseum, but they needed Orange United to not win- a draw or a loss would work.

-Southside Stallions, despite sitting in fourth, seemed to have a shot of taking the title at the last moment. They needed to beat Orange United, a task easier to do with a huge home crowd, but also needed a draw between Binchensburg and Sagdineo, as they couldn't have either gain three points.

As the matches went down, Binchensburg jumped out early, scoring the difference-maker in the 15th minute. The goal would turn out to be all that was needed, as Binchensburg took a 1-0 victory, jumping to 31 points, and a guarantee as one of the top two teams. But would it be enough? All Orange United had to do was beat Southside.

However, that would be easier said than done. Two early goals for the visitors seemed to bring the Shield home to Okerson, as they went into the half up 2-0. However, the response started late in the second half, as a 65th minute goal sparked the fire in the Red-clad Stallions Crowd, who urged their boys on. The Stallions would break through again in the 2nd minute of stoppage time, earning the draw, the point, and giving Binchensburg SC the crown.

Binchensburg SC: Shield of Justice Winners, NSL Season I

Pts W D L GF:GA GD
1. Binchensburg SC 31 9 4 5 19:18 1
2. Orange United 29 8 5 5 24:22 2
3. Sagdineo Sporting 27 7 6 5 24:20 4
4. Titan FC 27 8 3 7 19:18 1
5. Southside Stallions 27 7 6 5 18:17 1
6. Big Hammer FC 25 7 4 7 24:20 4
7. Legalese City 25 7 4 7 25:22 3
8. Nadiaville Athletic 24 7 3 8 20:18 2
9. Valinci United 21 6 3 9 23:26 -3
10. FC Coastal 14 4 2 12 21:36 -15

Confederation Cup I

In addition to the National Soccer League, Soccer Legalese introduced the first all-club national knockout tournament, called the Confederation Cup. The 10 NSL clubs were given byes into the round of 16, while 12 other clubs battled it out in the first round to join them

First Round

Yellow Jacket FC [1] - [0] Capt. Jack's Jolly Rodgers

Wheelersburg Legacy [0] - [0] Whorli Varsity (AET)
Whorli Varsity wins 3-2 on Penalties

Futbol Plainsville [1] - [1] Numalia Settlers (AET)
Plainsville wins 4-3 on Penalties

Bekknia United [0] - [1] All-Whites (Legalese City)

Francis Town Catholic [2] - [1] Parker RFC

Okerson Village [1] - [0] Southland United

Round of 16
Southside Stallions [2] -[0] Yellow Jacket FC

Orange United [0] - [2] Big Hammer FC

Sagdineo Sporting [1] - [1] Whorli Varsity (AET)
Whorli Varsity wins 3-2 on Penalties

Legalese City [1] - [1] Futbol Plainsville (AET)
Legalese City wins 4-3 on Penalties

Binchensburg SC [1] - [1] All-Whites (Legalese City) (AET)
Binchensburg wins 4-3 on Penalties

FC Coastal [1] - [1] Titan FC (AET)
FC Coastal wins 3-1 on Penalties

Nadiaville Athletic [2] - [1] Francis Town Catholic

Valinci United [2] - [1] Okerson Village

Quarterfinals

Southside Stallions [2] - [3] Big Hammer FC (AET)

Whorli Varsity [1] - [0] Legalese City

Binchensburg SC [2] - [2] FC Coastal (AET)
Binchensburg SC wins 3-2 on Penalties

Nadiaville Athletic [1] - [1] Valinci United (AET)
Valinci wins 2-1 on Penalties

Semifinals

Big Hammer FC [2] - [1] Whorli Varsity (AET)
-Whorli Varsity, the #1 High School Team in the Nation, has their cinderella run ended by a goal in extra time. They are the top-finishing non-NSL team.

Binchensburg SC [2] - [2] Valinci United (AET)
Binchensburg wins 2-1 on Penalties

Confederation Cup Championship:
Big Hammer FC [1] - [0] Binchensburg SC

Big Hammer FC: Winners of Confederation Cup I

Foreigner Report:
Turori's Martia Rawaii is currently the only foreign player in the NSL, playing for Legalese City. He finished with 10 goals, but Legalese City had a rough year, winning 7, losing 7, and drawing the remaining 4.

Future outlook: While nothing has been confirmed, there is talk of consolidating the remaining semi-pro leagues into a full professional second division, known as NSL II (the current NSL will go by NSL I). The number of teams and format have yet to be discussed. Also, expanding the current NSL is a possibility, as they look to add at least two clubs to the top division for Season II.

Melmond

10-04-2005, 19:51

Season 30: Melmond Premier League

Melmond Premier League Standings
Pts W D L GF:GA GD
1. Titania Forests 62 18 8 4 56:23 33
2. Goad Golds 56 16 8 6 37:21 16
3. Lee Grays 54 15 9 6 49:27 22
4. O’Connor Greens 54 15 9 6 38:16 22
5. Bezrukova Turquoises 51 14 9 7 55:35 20
6. Acosta Browns 49 13 10 7 31:23 8
7. Unne Yellows 48 13 9 8 40:30 10
8. Wzkknfs Hnyd Pinks 47 14 5 11 43:32 11
9. Melmond City Blues 46 12 10 8 45:28 17
10. Morales Blacks 35 10 5 15 21:33 -12
11. Cali Purples 34 7 13 10 26:34 -8
12. Faasen Oranges 29 7 8 15 22:43 -21
13. Suburbia Whites 24 6 6 18 21:52 -31
14. Aldi Reds 22 4 10 16 17:52 -35
15. Pappano Coppers 19 2 13 15 12:38 -26
16. Sardaburg Silvers 17 1 14 15 18:44 -26

Leading Goal Scorers
Gene MacDougall, TF 21
Alexander Popov, BT 20
Reidulf Piao, LG 18
Debora Unne, UY 15
Jutar Ranaso, OG 14

Leading Card Getter
Orevrams, MB 21

Goalkeeper of the Year
Angus Sakablakabala, OG

Defender of the Year
Maxwell Wong, GG

Midfielder of the Year
Darren Whelan, UY

Striker of the Year
Gene MacDougall, TF

Melmond

11-04-2005, 01:48

Melmond Football Footnote

A Mass Exodus of Foreigners Who Have Played A While In the MPL
Many key players for past championship sides are returning to continue or end their careers in their home nation. Many of these players have one piece of hardware to show for it as Commerce Heights defender Fernando de los Santos of Cali Purples, The Lowland Clans striker Greg McHenry of Acosta Browns, Total n Utter Insanity defender &#@$ Berress of Faasen Oranges. and Kaze Progressa defender Mert Quilaniz of Lee Grays all leave with MPL title rings. However, the exception to the foreigners returning home was Liverpool England goalkeeper Thomas Dennard of Aldi Reds, who had a less than spectacular career in Melmond.

Legalese

14-04-2005, 18:59

Legalese Domestic Soccer Newswires

-NSL adds second division, expands top division by two: The National Soccer League will now see 12 teams at its top level, now known as NSL1. In addition to the 10 charter teams, including Shield of Justice winner Binchensburg SC, Yellow Jacket FC and Futbol Plainsville will compete for the change to raise the Shield of Justice after Season II.

In addition, the remaining facets of Soccer Legalese's extensive semi-professional top division have finally made the full move to professional soccer, with the creation of NSL2. This second division of professional soccer starts in the spring with 16 teams, divided into two conferences. These conferences have been named after Miguel Carnalejo, the LAFC's first executive director, who was likely killed in the Great Storm; and Robbie Heard, Legalese's first national team manager, who also had an untimely death shortly after World Cup XXI qualifying. The conference champions will meet in a home-and-home series at the end of the season, to determine the league champion, and who gets the first promotion spot into NSL1.

-Promotion/Relegation system introduced, explained: NSL1 looks to expand to 14 clubs for Season III, so a system incorporating the top 3 teams in each NSL2 conference, as well as the bottom 4 in NSL1, will be implemented. Out of these 10 sides, 6 spots will be awarded as follows:
Spot #1: NSL2 Champion
Spot #2: Two-tiered:
-NSL2 #3 seeds in each conference play head-to-head
-Winner visits NSL1 #9 seed - Winner goes to NSL1.
Spot #3: NSL1 #12 seed visits NSL2 Runner-up - Winner advances to NSL1
Spot #4: NSL1 #10 hosts randomly chosen NSL2 Conference #2 seed- Winner advances
Spot #5: NSL1 #11 hosts other NSL2 Conference #2 seed- Winner advances
Spot #6: Losers of Spots #4 & #5 matches play home-and-home for final spot.

Foriegners Sought out by all clubs: At this moment, Turorian Martia Rawaii remains the only non-Legalite playing in the National Soccer League. As such, all 28 clubs are actively seeking transfers from any foriegn club, so that they may add a little diversity into their sides before the beginning of Season II.

Club Listings:
NSL1
Binchensburg SC
Big Hammer FC
Orange United
Southside Stallions
Sagdineo Sporting
Titan FC
Legalese City
Nadiaville Athletic
Valinci United
FC Coastal
Yellow Jacket FC
Futbol Plainsville

NSL2
Carnalejo Conference
SC Capital
Bekknia United
Coutre Cowboys
Okerson Village
Francis Town Catholic
Harpersburg Kings
Nemyan Union
Valley Vikings
Heard Conference
Southland United
Ogden Athletic
Lakeside Soccer
FC Markuson
Wheelersburg Legacy
Numalia Settlers
Davia Destroyers
Parker RFC

Legalese

18-04-2005, 06:26

Legalese Soccer Domestic Newswires
Season II Midseason Report

NSL 1

Orange leads by 5 for the Shield

Orange United, sparked by the play of newcomer Eric Amaya, have jumped out to a 5-point lead at midseason. With 7 wins, OU outnumbers the win total of the next highest team by 2. Key victories for the leaders included a trip to Binchensburg, where they knocked off the defending champs 1-0. However, the road has been the friendliest to the boys from Okerson, who have had all their draws and losses on Okerson Memorial Pitch.

Defending Champs stay in the hunt

Should Orange United slip up in the second half, Binchensburg SC looks to be in contention for the Shield of Justice, as they trail by 5. Look for them to seek revenge on the leaders in the second half, as they travel to Okerson Memorial for the return bout.

It's a Liverpool (England) Invasion!

A series of unaffiliated players from Liverpool England have joined various Legalese clubs for Season II. Legalese City now has two starting foriegners, with Norman Rouleau joining Turorian Martia Rawaii on the field. In addition to Rouleau and Amaya, Youngster Allen McSwain has become a regular starter, playing sweeper for Futbol Plainsville. Look for more LE players to possibly make an impact in second half, as well as Confederation Cup Matches.

Clawing from the bottom

The new presence of the relegation zone looks to make some teams restless. At the moment, the only clear places in the bottom 4 belong to FC Coastal, at 11 points, as well as newcomers Yellow Jacket FC at 12. Slightly above these two reside five teams at 14. Currently in the bottom 4 are Nadiaville Athletic and Southside Stallions, with Legalese City, Sagdineo Sporting, and Big Hammer FC just in the clear on goal differential. The battle for who will stay out of the relegation rounds should be quite interesting, considering that even FC Coastal is far from out of the race to the top.

NSL 1-After 11 Played Pts W D L GF:GA GD
1. Orange United 23 7 2 2 15:10 5
2. Titan FC 18 5 3 3 12:9 3
3. Binchensburg SC 18 5 3 3 12:10 2
4. Valinci United 16 5 1 5 10:8 2
5. Futbol Plainsville 16 5 1 5 8:8 0
6. Legalese City 14 3 5 3 9:8 1
7. Sagdineo Sporting 14 4 2 5 10:10 0
8. Big Hammer FC 14 4 2 5 11:12 -1
9. Nadiaville Athletic 14 3 5 3 8:9 -1
10. Southside Stallions 14 4 2 5 12:14 -2
11. Yellow Jacket FC 12 4 0 7 6:12 -6
12. FC Coastal 11 3 2 6 11:14 -3

NSL2

Carnalejo sees 6 within 6
Bekknia United may hold the lead so far, but of the 8 teams in the Miguel Carnalejo Conference, 6 are within two games of the leaders. Okerson Village and Valley Vikings both join Bekknia in the promotion zone, with 18 points each. Trailing each by one are the Harpersburg Kings and SC Capital, at 17 each. Francis Town Catholic rounds out the group at 16.

The case of SC Capital is quite interesting. Their roster is a mix of two clubs who competed in the first Confederation Cup, the All-Whites and Whorli Varsity. The former was a semi-professional club, who played on the weekends in the Legalese City area, yet still made it to the quarterfinals of the Cup; while the latter was a makeshift amateur club made up by the members of the Whorli High School (Legalese City) Varisty Soccer Team, winners of the High School National Championship. The players of Whorli Varsity showed their merit, when they upset their way into the semifinals of the Confederation Cup, before being knocked out in extra time by the evenual cup winners, Big Hammer FC. Look for them to come on strong in the second half.

Carnalejo Conference Pts W D L GF:GA GD
1. Bekknia United 22 7 1 3 14:9 5
2. Okerson Village 18 5 3 3 14:10 4
3. Valley Vikings 18 5 3 3 9:9 0
4. Harpersburg Kings 17 4 5 2 11:7 4
5. SC Capital 17 4 5 2 16:13 3
6. Francis Town Catholic 16 4 4 3 9:9 0
7. Coutre Cowboys 10 3 1 7 8:18 -10
8. Nemyan Union 9 2 3 6 11:14 -3
Heard Conference Pts W D L GF:GA GD
1. Southland United 21 6 3 2 11:5 6
2. Parker RFC 18 5 3 3 9:8 1
3. FC Markuson 16 4 4 3 16:11 5
4. Davia Destroyers 15 4 3 4 14:14 0
5. Wheelersburg Legacy 14 4 2 5 11:11 0
6. Lakeside Soccer 13 3 4 4 10:11 -1
7. Ogden Athletic 9 2 3 6 8:12 -4
8. Numalia Settlers 6 1 3 7 7:17 -10

Confederation Cup

Final four entrants determined, Draw established

With the decision to create a 32-team field, and place all 28 professional teams directly into the competition, left only four spots for semipro and amateur teams to face off with the top teams in the nation. While this position drew the ire of some, there is a possibility of expansion of the cup for the next season. For now, however, the four non-professional entrants were:
Capt. Jack's Jolly Rogers
Bayside Varsity
Manhassett Rebels
Hilton's Heroes

With that settled, the draw for Confederation Cup II was determined. The team on the left shall host the match:

Big Hammer FC v. Valley Vikings
Bayside Varsity v. SC Capital
Orange United v. Francis Town Catholic
Sagdineo Sporting v. Davia Destroyers
Nadiaville Athletic v. Bekknia United
FC Markuson v. Southland United
Binchensburg SC v. Manhassett Rebels
Legalese City v. Parker RFC
Southside Stallions v. Coutre Cowboys
Capt. Jack's Jolly Rogers v. Lakeside Soccer
Titan FC v. Wheelersburg Legacy
Yellow Jacket FC v. Ogden Athletic
Valinci United v. Numalia Settlers
Okerson Village v. Harpersburg Kings
Futbol Plainsville v. Hilton's Heroes
FC Coastal v. Nemyan Union

Stick around for more news from Soccer Legalese!

Druida

18-04-2005, 13:20

The Daily Druid

2012 SEASON UNDERWAY
Liam Gessemschmitthaagen-Po mulls over it.

Here we go again, the fifth installment of the DruidLeague, and as it seems to be starting to be a more regular occurance than an occasional thing, the DFA have decided to stop numbering the seasons and name them after the year it is instead.

So, welcome to the DruidLeague 2012 season, here's how it has gone so far. Early pace setters Brallton have been overtaken by Bessburg and swallowed into the following pack. Bessburg now lead by two from Cranbury United, with 2011 champions Parkville in third after starting slowly. Meanwhile, at the bottom, South Grayside seem to have lost their spirit, and haven't won all season. This year's surprise team in a relegation battle, following on from Cefn Albion last year, is Llllllllllcwllllllll Rovers. Third last year, Rovers are now third from bottom after a third of the season. Also surprisingly in the struggle are Vilitan Exiles and Dinamo Neodzki.

It is Neodzki's fellow New Europans Les Schløñuski who are setting the pace in DL2. Apparently, adding an 'i' to the end of your team name seems to do the trick. Don't expect them to stay there, though, there's still a fair few teams up there challenging, as well as a downtrodden Cefn Athletic.

Trontby are running away with DL3, so much so that we have made them our featured team this time around. They already have a seven point gap over second, and look like the class act of the division. Though considering they were third in DL2 at one point last season, the pack won't be giving up just yet. Interestingly, Besmetherick Town, who were only relegated into DL3 through the play-offs last year, are now rock bottom and staring DL4 in the face.

DL4 has the top two, New Fredscrett Institute and Kingston Gray Albion, running away from the pack. These two were in DL3 last time, and only relegated because of restructuring. Expect them to pull away from the bunch of new sides and also-rans they're up against. A point of note is that another two of the sides that came down with the leaders, South Earncross United and Zobordi Cefn TINH, are the bottom two here.

Finally, DL5, a league full of new boys trying to make a name for themselves. Llwellbam Carcharorion have done that the best so far, leading as they are by four points.

...and finally, Griffinsfield suck.

Druid Premier League Pl W D L F A Pts GD
Bessburg 10 7 3 0 21 10 24 +11
Cranbury United 10 7 1 2 19 10 22 +9
Parkville 10 5 4 1 17 10 19 +7
Coleford Town 10 5 4 1 13 10 19 +3
Druid Tribune 10 5 3 2 15 11 18 +4
Graymouth 10 5 2 3 14 11 17 +3
Cefn Albion 10 5 1 4 20 15 16 +5
Brallton 10 5 1 4 15 14 16 +1
Trevor City 10 4 0 6 16 19 12 -3
Dinamo Neodzki 10 2 5 3 12 13 11 -1
West Cefn Rangers 10 3 2 5 9 11 11 -2
Inter Dave 10 3 1 6 9 15 10 -6
Vilitan Exiles 10 2 3 5 10 15 9 -5
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Llllllllllcwllllllll Rovers 10 1 4 5 11 19 7 -8
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Newton Vale 10 2 1 7 8 16 7 -8
South Grayside 10 0 3 7 7 17 3 -10

DruidLeague Two Pl W D L F A Pts GD
Les Schløñuski 10 7 2 1 22 9 23 +13
Sorrellime Avengers 10 6 3 1 16 9 21 +7
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Kirkanden 10 6 2 2 15 6 20 +9
Garth Wanderers 10 5 3 2 16 7 18 +9
Ormillton Weaponary 10 4 3 3 9 11 15 -2
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Cefn Athletic 10 4 2 4 11 8 14 +3
Carndon Leapfrog 10 4 2 4 18 18 14 0
Cefn Bus Station 10 4 2 4 11 13 14 -2
RCI Dave Blades 10 4 1 5 14 15 13 -1
Mawr City 10 3 3 4 10 11 12 -1
Corwich Point 10 4 0 6 7 12 12 -5
Pontycaerpwlli Dragons 10 3 2 5 9 15 11 -6
Huwdaey 10 3 1 6 13 18 10 -5
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Scanley 10 2 3 5 5 10 9 -5
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Cruqws Cavaliers 10 1 5 4 9 13 8 -4
Great Tawney Owls 10 2 2 6 11 21 8 -10

DruidLeague Three Pl W D L F A Pts GD
Trontby 10 8 2 0 17 6 26 +11
Cefn Viaduct 10 6 1 3 15 12 19 +3
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Bragg Oracle 10 5 3 2 14 9 18 +5
Cruqws Convicts 10 4 6 0 13 8 18 +5
Atletico Haalissov 10 5 1 4 17 12 16 +5
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Erracq 10 5 1 4 17 13 16 +4
Morton Harkett 10 4 2 4 16 15 14 +1
Wicksphill 10 4 2 4 12 12 14 0
Llanfrangydd 10 4 2 4 16 18 14 -2
Chemindus United 10 3 4 3 13 14 13 -1
Tobias Thursdays 10 3 2 5 12 13 11 -1
Port Scadock Ramblers 10 3 2 5 9 14 11 -5
Team Stimpace 10 3 1 6 7 13 10 -6
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Bekk View Stars 10 2 3 5 9 15 9 -6
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Newiyd Rovers 10 1 4 5 9 14 7 -5
Besmetherick Town 10 1 2 7 9 17 5 -8

DruidLeague Four Pl W D L F A Pts GD
New Fredscrett Institute 10 7 2 1 20 7 23 +13
Kingston Gray Albion 10 7 1 2 22 11 22 +11
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Llllllllllcwllllllll Juniors 10 4 4 2 16 8 16 +8
Sneddy Hamlet 10 5 1 4 11 14 16 -3
Berkleytown Warriors 10 4 3 3 16 17 15 -1
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Bob 10 4 3 3 12 13 15 -1
Pontypanddar Athletic 10 4 2 4 17 15 14 +2
Brossington Clan 10 4 2 4 9 9 14 0
Bridge Tollmen 10 4 1 5 11 16 13 -5
Brung Town 10 2 5 3 12 11 11 +1
Underwyre United 10 2 5 3 13 13 11 0
Allensborough 10 2 5 3 13 14 11 -1
Plaskynaston Lane 10 3 2 5 13 16 11 -3
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Flange Old Boys 10 2 3 5 6 10 9 -4
South Earncross United 10 1 5 4 13 20 8 -7
Zobordi Cefn TINH 10 2 2 6 5 15 8 -10

DruidLeague Five Pl W D L F A Pts GD
Llwellbam Carcharorion 10 7 2 1 13 4 23 +9
Clwd 10 5 4 1 9 4 19 +5
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Darkley Noon Doghouse 10 5 4 1 9 8 19 +1
Caeddord Guard 10 5 1 4 11 9 16 +2
Tony Tigers 10 4 3 3 5 4 15 +1
Leggenscastle Excalibur 10 4 3 3 11 11 15 0
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Carpet 10 3 5 2 9 5 14 +4
Kinningham Lions 10 3 4 3 10 11 13 -1
Bamwenstowe Suburb 10 3 4 3 6 7 13 -1
Tormany Heroes 10 2 6 2 4 4 12 0
Brymbo Masthampton 10 2 5 3 5 6 11 -1
Cefn United 10 2 4 4 4 6 10 -2
Lex XI 10 1 6 3 1 3 9 -2
Cwmall Dreigiau 10 2 3 5 6 11 9 -5
Ob 10 2 1 7 7 11 7 -4
Griffinsfield 10 1 3 6 1 7 6 -6

DFA Cup

First Round

Kingston Gray Albion 1 - 1 Brossington Clan
Pontypanddar Athletic 1 - 4 Carpet
Darkley Noon Doghouse 2 - 1 Clwd
Brymbo Masthampton 1 - 0 South Earncross United
Bridge Tollmen 1 - 0 Plaskynaston Lane
Berkleytown Warriors 1 - 1 Allensborough
Griffinsfield 1 - 1 Llllllllllcwllllllll Juniors
Tormany Heroes 1 - 1 Cwmall Dreigiau
Lex XI 3 - 2 Tony Tigers
Underwyre United 2 - 2 Ob
Flange Old Boys 3 - 1 Bob
Bamwenstowe Suburb 2 - 2 Sneddy Hamlet
Caeddord Guard 0 - 3 Brung Town
Zobordi Cefn TINH 1 - 2 Leggenscastle Excalibur
Llwellbam Carcharorion 3 - 2 New Fredscrett Institute
Cefn United 1 - 0 Kinningham Lions

First Round Replays

Brossington Clan 2 - 1 Kingston Gray Albion AET (FT 1-1)
Allensborough 1 - 2 Berkleytown Warriors
Llllllllllcwllllllll Juniors 3 - 1 Griffinsfield
Cwmall Dreigiau 2 - 1 Tormany Heroes AET (FT 1-1)
Ob 2 - 1 Underwyre United AET (FT 1-1)
Sneddy Hamlet 2 - 1 Bamwenstowe Suburb

CLUB IN FOCUS: Trontby

Ground: Everley Forest (Capacity 16,500)
Colours: Purple shirts with black shoulders, black shorts, black socks with purple trim.
Change colours: All yellow with purple and black trim.
Nickname: the Lumberjacks
Current league position: 1st in DruidLeague Three
History: Trontby were formed by a group of bored lumberjacks from the local Everley Forest with precious little to do. They started off using trees for goalposts in friendly games, though as they got better, they set up a proper team and played teams from other areas of the country. The 'Jacks have a strong rivalry with DL2 side Scanley.
Manager: Tom Mansfield
Current Internationals: None.
League records:

Lg Pl W D L F A Pts GD Position
Season 1
Season 2 DL2 Record unknown
Season 3 DL2 34 13 12 9 35 33 51 +2 7
Season 4 DL2 34 11 11 12 33 30 44 +3 15
Season 5 DL3 17 11 4 2 35 16 37 +19 1*

Spruitland

19-04-2005, 04:08

Spruitland Football League Born!

NEW BRUX – In a press conference earlier today, Minister of Sports Olav Nett proudly announced that Spruitland now has an official National Football League.
“We’ll call it First Division,” he said. “None of that Premier League silliness here, we wanna keep it nice and simple. That way, if we ever get a second division started, we can call it Second Division, instead of having to call it First Division, when it really is the second, ya know? Whoever came up with that system must’ve had a serious case of… anyway… No confusion here, the First Division it is!”

A Second Division might still be a few seasons away, since one can hardly call the current First Division “full”. No more than four teams have been selected to participate in the nation’s first football competition, who will play each other four times each to determine a champion. Martin Backer, President of the brand new Spruitland Football Association, commented on this low number:
“There were a few criteria the teams had to meet – basic criteria, but still, there weren’t many teams who met these. So we decided to start small and leave plenty of room for growth, rather than make concessions. If the League is a success, I’m sure several teams who didn’t make the cut will strive to meet the requirements by next season. We’re hoping to have at least eight teams next year.”

The main requirement was infrastructure, and as it turned out, not many of the dozens of recreational teams throughout the nation have access to a football field that meets regulations.
“It didn’t even have to be a stadium,” Backer explained, “but we can hardly let our teams play on a patch of hillside farmland.”

New Brux FC is the only team that can rightfully claim to have access to an actual stadium. The King Alfons Stadium, located right in the heart of the capital, has room for 12,450 spectators, none seated. Thiel United’s field itself is in adequate condition, but one could hardly describe the surrounding fence as a stadium, while FC Albertine’s field isn’t even fenced.
In worst shape of the four, infrastructure-wise, would be the Sativa Stoners, whose football field matches Martin Backer’s description of “a patch of hillside farmland” fairly accurately.
“Nothing that can’t be fixed by a few bulldozers and a small government grant,” Olav Nett explained. “There were other criteria that worked in the Sativa Stoners’ favor.”
Which would likely be the fact that Sativa is Spruitland’s “agricultural capital” and located in the north of the nation, while New Brux, Thiel and Albertine are southern urban centers, but Nett refused to comment on that.

“The SFA will play an active role in improving the infrastructure of all four teams,” Martin Backer further explained, “both on a financial as an organizational level.”
He went on to say that sponsorship deals were being negotiated with the private sector to give the teams even more financial support, and Minister Nett added that a government proposal to award tax benefits to sponsoring corporations would be voted on before parliament in the very near future. This way, the FSA hopes to see all First Division teams evolve from amateur to semi-pro status in no more than two or three seasons, and to full pro in no more than five.

“But that’s all for the future,” Backer concluded. “For now, the most important thing is to get this out of the starting blocks - and to have some fun. Let’s play ball!”

Chicanada

19-04-2005, 06:22

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Champions League - Barclay Cup Week

Pts W D L GF:GA GD
1. Douala 85 25 10 15 61:43 18
2. FC Esten 85 25 10 15 55:42 13
3. Acadia 83 25 8 17 72:58 14
4. Saint Croix 78 22 12 16 65:57 8
5. Bishop FC 77 21 14 15 53:44 9
6. Ashley 77 23 8 19 65:58 7
7. AC Atens 74 19 17 14 49:50 -1
8. AS Risa 73 19 16 15 60:49 11
9. Township 71 18 17 15 56:48 8
10. Mission 71 18 17 15 55:47 8
11. Evon AC 71 19 14 17 48:42 6
12. Eastentown 69 17 18 15 58:53 5
13. North Coast 67 19 10 21 54:53 1
14. Finnen 67 19 10 21 50:54 -4
15. Verde Mund 66 17 15 18 49:49 0
16. AS Cana 66 16 18 16 46:46 0
17. FC Finnegann 66 19 9 22 50:57 -7
18. Saint Jean 66 18 12 20 51:65 -14
19. Rosa FC 64 19 7 24 63:69 -6
20. Grassland 61 14 19 17 46:50 -4
21. Risa FC 59 15 14 21 51:55 -4
22. Paradiso 59 16 11 23 48:62 -14
23. FC Livingston 58 14 16 20 56:61 -5
24. Provincetown 56 13 17 20 50:59 -9
25. Star Point 55 14 13 23 39:57 -18
26. Narobi 54 14 12 24 43:65 -22

Round A Preview
16. AS Cana v. 9. Township
- This matchup between NSFA competitor Township and storied franchise AS Cana will finally break their deadlock, as the teams tied both their matches (0-0 at the Cananite Pavillion and 1-1 in West Douala)

15. Verde Mund v. 10. Mission
- The Vipers are not happy to have the reigning Barclay Cup winners first, as Mission swept Verde 1-0 and 2-0. This has all the makings of a very ugly series.

14. Finnen v. 11. Evon AC
- Finnen has not had much luck with the Spirit this season, as they drop a 1-0 and 201 decision. Finnen is riding a hot streak, however, so this might be a tighter series than any would expect.

13. North Coast v. 12. Eastentown
- E1-0, N2-1. The teams split the season series on the road, as Eastentown knocked off NC 1-0 at Cape Harmony and NC knocked off Eastentown 2-1. NC might be a hotter team right now and has one of the better goalies in the game, so we'd hedge our bets on a Shooters victory.

CanaLeague - Regual Season In Review

Pts W D L GF:GA GD
1. FC Zain'aa 66 19 9 10 45:29 16
2. Pierre 64 18 10 10 43:30 13
3. Citadel FC 60 18 6 14 47:31 16
4. Jaxx United 58 15 13 10 43:38 5
5. AS Bishop County 57 17 6 15 47:40 7
6. FC Dover 57 16 9 13 39:38 1
7. Cana West FC 57 16 9 13 38:37 1
8. West Coast FC 54 14 12 12 40:33 7
9. Suda FC 52 14 10 14 43:42 1
10. Northeast 52 13 13 12 42:45 -3
11. Kinsington 51 14 9 15 46:43 3
12. Mogada AS 51 12 15 11 36:42 -6
13. Newcastle 49 13 10 15 35:35 0
14. Avi 48 12 12 14 43:42 1
15. Crossings FC 48 13 9 16 30:36 -6
16. Kingdom AC 48 13 9 16 37:48 -11
17. FC Eoden 45 11 12 15 36:41 -5
18. Colony North 42 9 15 14 26:35 -9
19. FC Quebec 41 9 14 15 32:42 -10
20. South Shore 35 9 8 21 25:46 -21

Round A/B Preview
07 Cana West FC v 10 Northeast
- Cana West outplayed Northeast this year, winning 1-0 on the road and 2-1 at home. Are we looking at a sweep in the opener?

08 West Coast FC v 09 Suda FC
- Suda had West Coast's number this year with a 3-0 total in their two matches. Look for Suda to pull the upset and knock out the Stars.

01 FC Zain'aa v 08 West Coast FC/09 Suda FC
- Zain'aa went 0-0-2 with West Coast and dropped 3-0 to Suda early in the season. Zain'aa got revenge on the Camelbacks later on at home. Either way, Zain'aa has a tough road to make it past the quaterfinals.

04 Jaxx United v 05 AS Bishop County
- A 2-2 tie in the 6th game and a dropped 1-0 match at Bishop County might hurt Jaxx if they hope to get past ASBC.

03 Citadel FC v 06 FC Dover
- FC Dover swept out Citadel in the regular season but the Knights are all healthy. This could be a dragout fight.

02 Pierre v 07 Cana West FC/10 Northeast
- It's a tale of two sweeps, as Cana swept Pierre but Pierre swept Northeast. We're pretty sure the Kodiaks will be rooting hard for the Kodikits in order to have the easiest road to the semifinals.

Around The League

*The CFF is proud to announce that, begining with the 1924 season (Chicanada has one year every four months so May) the CFF will run three divisions under a "Liga" name. Taking its cues from the international stage, the CFF hopes this shift will continue the push Chicanadan Football has begun outsides its lands.

Official Classifications for the 1924 Season

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First Division

AC Atens Steel
AS Cana Palms
AS Risa Score
Acadia Bleus
Ashley Shock
Bishop FC Saints
Douala Extreme
Eastentown Dayhawks
Evon AC Spirit
FC Esten Lions
Finnen Mustangs
Mission FC Patriots
North Coast Shooters
Saint Croix Impact
Township Stallions
Verde Mund Vipers

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Second Division

AS Bishop County Cardinal
Cana West FC
Citadel FC Knights
FC Dover Orange Group
FC Finnegann United
FC Livingston Chargers
FC Zain'aa Southern Rebels
Grassland
Jaxx United
Narobi Strikers
Northeast KodiKits
Paradiso Water Mutts
Pierre Kodiaks
Provincetown Blockade
Risa FC Owls
Rosa FC Paladins
Saint Jean Wilddogs
Star Point Strike
Suda FC Camelbacks
West Coast FC Stars

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Third Division

AC Finnen Blackjacks
AS Seaport Yellowjackets
Avi Speeders
Cananite Tribe
Colombo FC
Colony North Invasion
Crossings FC
FC Eoden
FC Seaport
FC Quebec
Kingdom AC Royals
Kinsington North Stars
Mogada AS Crabs
Newcastle Lynx
South Shore Cubs
United West

Four SuperLiga teams will relegate to CanaLiga at the end of the season.
Four CanaLiga teams will move up and two CanaLiga teams will relegate to TreiLiga at the end of the season.
Two TreiLiga teams will move up at the end of the season.

* Many club officials are expected to be dispatched around the NS world for the next couple of weeks as the CFF looks to bring some of the best international players to Chicanada. SuperLiga-bound Township, Bishop FC and Mission FC are expected to be the big players, as is CanaLiga member South Shore and TreiLiga AC Finnen.

Club Of The Week: AS Risa

Home Turf Seaport Stadia (18,000), Akloptia
Colors Red and Black, the colors of the House of Regada-Risa.
Nickname Score
History AS Risa is the baby of the Risian Kingdom Clubs, having only existed for 8 years. They have one title under their belts from two years ago. The team is bankrolled by the House of Regada, a souther Risian kingdom with ties to the general House of Risa, and is considered the team to join if you live along the RKAC's eastern border.
Why Club of the Week? Their 19-16-15 record is the best by an Score squad since their Cup Win in 1921 and is their fourth-best record in their eight years of play.

Cockbill Street

19-04-2005, 07:22

1728 Season

Commander's Cup:

First Round:

Chapham Rovers - SC Firm 3-4
CA Permanganate - Point/Grunt AC 4-3 aet, score 90 mins: 3-3
Bear Crossing - BC Dichromate 3-0
Ridley Athletic - G'ch'perykh Irgo'ba 4-5
U'dh'gazh'dukh K'druz'ba - Rith'chazh Irgo'ba 3-0 (Rith'chazh were, rightfully, easy meat for newly promoted U'dh'gazh'dukh)
FC Quagnell - Granite CA 5-1
AC Swyton - Walton Wanderers 5-0 (last time, Swyton lost 1-6, this time they win 5-0)
Li'gzoh'akh Roh'nidh'ba - Zakh'lith K'druz'ba 1-2
Chard'hazh Irgo'ba - Oaksfield Athletic 3-0
Upperborough FC - Sto'kh'darakha Roh'nidh'ba 3-1 aet, score 90 mins: 1-1
U'ruth'niki K'druz'ba - U'paha'ni K'druz'ba 2-1
Toon Eagles - Vimesbairn Cricket FC 2-3
Keynesville - Twiddlehampton Town 2-1
Lindegard FK - FC of 1698 4-1
Hin'drokhi K'druz'ba - Lin'du'goor K'druz'ba 3-1
Steinlager Aargrogah - Jorvik FC 3-1
SK Berget - A'grah'wah K'druz'ba 0-1
SK Fjell - Izh'no'got K'druz'ba 2-1 (Izh'no'got out with a whimper, losing to one of the weakest troll teams)
A'zha'nith K'druz'ba - Chesham Rangers 3-6 (Olivia Peterson scoring four as Chesham run six past the hapless A'zha'nith keeper)
Rizh'zhanith Roh'nidh'ba - Petrolite 2-1

Second Round:

U'dh'gazh'dukh K'druz'ba - A'grah'wah K'druz'ba 5-2
Rizh'zhanith Roh'nidh'ba - Zakh'lith K'druz'ba 6-4 on penalties, score aet: 1-1. Score 90 mins: 1-1
U'ruth'niki K'druz'ba - Rizh'peith K'druz'ba 0-2
SK Fjell - Jotneheim Mountains AFC 1-3
AC Swyton - Chesham Rangers 2-3
Likh'gokh K'druz'ba - Lindegard FK 2-0
Vimesbairn United - CA Permanganate 1-0 aet, score 90 mins: 0-0 (United held to a fight, a 109th-minute winner from Carpenter sealing the matter in a close fight)
Keynesville - FC Quagnell 1-2
Laf'goh'lith K'druz'ba - Hin'drokhi K'druz'ba 2-0
Grakh'nakh K'druz'ba - SC Firm 5-3
Harewood FC - KI Lanthanate 1-0 (nightmare of a cup draw, Harewood holding out in a defensive effort before sealing the match with a beautiful counter-attack that ended with a nice Saggers finish, which had Grorgrunter completely stumped)
K'haz'bak K'druz'ba - R'dhuz'lith K'druz'ba 1-2
Roegrow Athletic - Chard'hazh Irgo'ba 2-1
Vimesbairn Cricket FC - Upperborough FC 2-3
G'ch'perykh Irgo'ba - Vimesbairn Athletic 2-1 aet, score 90 mins: 1-1 (Athletic in yet another disappointing cup run, not even a late strike from Hugo Ramirez could save them in the end)
Steinlager Aargrogah - Bear Crossing 1-0 (Steinlager returning to some former glory - but the draw was beyond easy)

Third Round:

Laf'goh'lith K'druz'ba - U'dh'gazh'dukh K'druz'ba 2-0 (two goals either side of half-time sunk the U'dh'gazh'dukh glory run)
Chesham Rangers - Vimesbairn United 2-1 aet, score 90 mins: 1-1 (United failed to convert their chances, this time Will Roberts decided the game)
FC Quagnell - Rizh'peith K'druz'ba 1-5 (Quagnell on the wrong side of a drubbing - a dismal effort on home soil)
Steinlager Aargrogah - Grakh'nakh K'druz'ba 4-3 on penalties, score aet: 1-1. Score 90 mins: 1-1 (Steinlager into the quarter-final, impressive for a team in the very bottom of the Troll League - they hung on in a very good defensive effort and had the nerve to win in penalties)
Roegrow Athletic - G'ch'perykh Irgo'ba 3-1
Jotneheim Mountains AFC - Likh'gokh K'druz'ba 4-1 (Likh'gokh were weak - didn't look anything like the league challengers of last year)
Upperborough FC - Harewood FC 0-2 (Two simple strikes, Harewood still without a conceded goal)
R'dhuz'lith K'druz'ba - Rizh'zhanith Roh'nidh'ba 1-2 (who?! An insignifcant dwarf team took down a strong R'dhuz'lith line-up)

Quarter-finals:

Chesham Rangers - Harewood FC 0-3 (It had to end - Harewood making light meat and extending their win margin for every round)
Steinlager Aargrogah - Rizh'zhanith Roh'nidh'ba 2-3 (Highly entertaining encounter between two lower-level teams, Rizh'zhanith eventually coming back from 1-2 down)
Jotneheim Mountains AFC - Roegrow Athletic 1-0 (a late goal from Roman Bingk sealing the game - Athletic weren't to repeat last year's stunning run, and Jotneheim got their revenge)
Rizh'peith K'druz'ba - Laf'goh'lith K'druz'ba 1-0 (a bit of a shock in Rizh'peith, hopefully they could get Rizh'zhanith in the semi-final)

Semi-finals:

Jotneheim Mountains AFC - Rizh'zhanith Roh'nidh'ba 3-0 (no such luck for Rizh'zhanith - two goals from Boeing and one from Bingk settled the matter, to the joy of 30,000 trolls - yet another cup final for the Mountains, surely they would do it this time)
Rizh'peith K'druz'ba - Harewood FC 2-1 aet, score 90 mins: 1-1 (Harewood denied a trophy yet again, conceding two after looking the most solid side in the entire Cup)

Final:

Jotneheim Mountains AFC - Rizh'peith K'druz'ba 2-0
1-0 Bingk 19, 2-0 Bingk 49
Vimesbairn National Stadium - attendance: 102,491

The Sjwitzer Roman Bingk had his own show as Jotneheim took their first Cup title, having been knocked out in the final once and the semi-final twice. The Mountaineers were huge favourites going into the final, and didn't disappoint anyone in the National - they controlled the game from start to finish and deservedly took a comfortable 2-0 victory. Looking to be the second team to take the double in three seasons, Jotneheim had a strong line-up from back to front, with the star 22-year-old midfielder Euclase, who only last season plied his trade with BC Dichromate in the lower troll leagues. Jotneheim saw the talent before the Streetian Under-21 selectors, and this season he has truly been stunning. Expect a call-up to the national side before too long for this technical troll.

Compound League

Highlights:

Matchday 3:

U'dh'gazh'dukh K'druz'ba - Vimesbairn Athletic 3-5
1-0 Axewielder 9, 1-1 Cummings 20, 1-2 Ramirez 39, 1-3 Ramirez 48, 1-4 Canning 59, 2-4 Axewielder 74, 3-4 Olafursson 80, 3-5 Ramirez 87

The definitive blow for Karelan fans in the Street - the few of them that were left. Geirr Axewielder scored two for U'dh'gazh'dukh, but the real hero was Fmjphoenix professional Hugo Ramirez. He netted a hat-trick as Athletic took control of the match, and with a good goal difference (they had also beaten Laf'goh'lith 5-2) they landed themselves in second place.

Matchday 6:

Rizh'peith K'druz'ba - Jotneheim Mountains AFC 0-1
0-1 Bingk 47

Roman Bingk decided a very close game in Rizh'peith with a strike from 10 metres just before half-time. Rizh'peith, coming off a five-game winning streak, was the surprise package of the league, and put up a very good fight, but just couldn't sustain the waves of attack from Jotneheim. Jotneheim were still fourth in the table, though.

Matchday 8:

Vimesbairn Athletic - Likh'gokh K'druz'ba 2-0
1-0 Ramirez 8, 2-0 Canning 28

Vimesbairn Athletic proved they were a force to be reckoned with as they powered past Likh'gokh at home, extending their no-defeat streak to six matches after the matchday 2 loss to Rizh'peith. They wrested the game out in the first half, and kept on from there - Likh'gokh's foreign strike force just had nothing to answer with.

Matchday 15:

Rizh'peith K'druz'ba - Vimesbairn Athletic 4-0
1-0 Cavedweller 18, 2-0 Spearthrower 39, 3-0 Cavedweller 71, 4-0 Axehacker 82

The Rizh'peith magic continues, Athletic wanes. After Rizh'peith had taken a reasonably convincing two-point lead at the summer break, with Laf'goh'lith and Likh'gokh hot on their heels, Rizh'peith needed a big win, especially as Athletic had wrested the league lead out of Rizh'peith's hand on the last matchday. And Arnar Cavedweller came up with two very beautifully crafted goals as the dwarves owned Athletic completely. Curse of the cup? Forget it, as Rizh'peith opened up yet another three-point lead.

Matchday 17:

Rizh'peith K'druz'ba - Likh'gokh K'druz'ba 4-0
1-0 Beardgrower 18, 2-0 Cawdron 20, 3-0 Cawdron 31, 4-0 Axehacker 78

The ketchup effect for Rizh'peith, as they notched up yet another 4-0 win on home soil. Sarah Cawdron, Cockbill Street's 35-year-old winger, was the hero with two free kicks in eleven minutes, as Rizh'peith took a massive five-point lead over challengers Harewood. However, a further three teams followed within three points of Harewood, so everything was up for grabs.

Matchday 21:

Jotneheim Mountains AFC - Harewood FC 1-2
1-0 Boeing 19, 1-1 Celestite 38, 1-2 Saggers 49

The train was leaving for Harewood, who were trailing Rizh'peith by eight points (and champions Jotneheim were amazingly trailing by 12), and they needed a win if they wanted to have any chance in the title fight. When Thomas Boeing scored on a cross from Roger Law, they thought it was all over, but Harewood showed remarkable spirit and came back with a strike from Celestite just before half-time and a free-kick from Saggers just afterwards. Harewood could take three valuable points, but had to see Rizh'peith running away with it after a fine 2-1 win over R'dhuz'lith.

Matchday 23:

Rizh'peith K'druz'ba - Laf'goh'lith K'druz'ba 1-3
0-1 Beardgrower 11, 1-1 Beardgrower 42, 1-2 Beardgrower 63, 1-3 Stonethrower 74

Eight-point lead, four games to go, and a home game against a Laf'goh'lith who were still cruising on a good spring and had only taken eight points since summer. It should all have equated to a Rizh'peith title. Instead, Laf'goh'lith grabbed their chance of the limelight, as Thorir Beardgrower scored two goals to send Rizh'peith into more nailbiting waiting. Fortunately for them, Harewood messed up against R'dhuz'lith away, meaning that Rizh'peith still had a seven-point lead.

Matchday 24:

Rizh'peith K'druz'ba - Chesham Rangers 2-0
1-0 Peterson og 57, 2-0 Axehacker 78

A comfortable home win, or thus it looked by the scoreline. However, the game against already relegated Chesham wasn't really that close - Rizh'peith looked lacklustre and not really up to it, yet they registered a 2-0 win, mostly owing to Olivia Peterson's inexperience when she tried to head clear a corner but it ended up in her own net. Chesham thus officially relegated (there were theories that they could stay up, but they involved 9-0 victories.

Matchday 25:

Roegrow Athletic - KI Lanthanate 2-1
1-0 Briyjao 19, 2-0 Kenway 39, 2-1 Taenite 74

Roegrow, three points into the relegation zone, needed a victory to stay out of the qualifiers - which would be their second visit there in the past two years. And then, Chris Briyjao showed the talents he had been lacking all season, dribbling past three Lanthanate defenders befofe egoistically finishing it off. Lanthanate never recovered from the shock and Roegrow passed R'dhuz'lith in the table - up to eleventh place. K'haz'bak also got relegated as a result of this.

U'dh'gazh'dukh K'druz'ba - Rizh'peith K'druz'ba 8-0
1-0 Warton 19, 2-0 Warton 27, 3-0 Beardgrower 41, 4-0 Olafursson 52 pen, 5-0 Olafursson 61, 6-0 Olafursson 74, 7-0 Warton 81, 8-0 Warton 84

Two hat-tricks, one proper hat-trick, and a right rout. Just what you'd expect when the league champions met a relegation struggler. Unfortunately, Rizh'peith were on the wrong side of it. Hung-over from a seemingly long party and with their second side out, U'dh'gazh'dukh just made a mockery of their past 24 games by pummeling them 8-0 - away from home, granted, but still...

Matchday 26:

Vimesbairn Athletic - Roegrow Athletic 1-0
1-0 Ramirez 84

League top scorer Hugo Ramirez decided Roegrow's fate six minutes from time with a magnificent shot from twenty metres, sending them just behind Grakh'nakh K'druz'ba. Knowing that R'dhuz'lith led against K'haz'bak, they really should have done more to attack, but instead preferred to try and hole out for 0-0 - and failed. Athletic - another surprise of the season - finished fourth in the table, and had a theoretical chance of international competition should this be continued.

Final Table

Rizh'peith K'druz'ba 26 15 5 6 50-37 50
Harewood FC 26 15 3 8 40-33 48
Jotneheim Mountains AFC 26 13 4 9 34-30 43
Vimesbairn Athletic 26 13 3 10 43-36 42
Likh'gokh K'druz'ba 26 12 5 9 42-33 41
Laf'goh'lith K'druz'ba 26 11 5 10 41-38 38
U'dh'gazh'dukh K'druz'ba 26 11 4 11 49-44 37
KI Lanthanate 26 11 3 12 39-32 36
Vimesbairn United 26 9 9 8 29-26 36
R'dhuz'lith K'druz'ba 26 8 9 9 27-38 33
Grakh'nakh K'druz'ba 26 9 4 13 23-31 31
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Roegrow Athletic 26 8 6 12 27-35 30 Relegation Qualifiers
K'haz'bak K'druz'ba 26 7 4 15 33-48 25 Relegation Qualifiers
Chesham Rangers 26 5 6 15 27-43 21 Relegation Qualifiers

Human Premiership

Upperborough walked away with their second successive title, securing the league title with three games to spare. Vimesbairn Cricket joined them in the qualifiers after a bit of a struggle, while Jorvik went down after an intense fight with Toon Eagles, which ended in the Eagles grabbing a point off Upperborough with a 0-0 on the final matchday. Osshill United were promoted from Division 2, along with Lyttlewood.

Upperborough FC 28 18 5 5 68-37 59 Promotion Qualifiers
Vimesbairn Cricket FC 28 17 3 8 65-48 54 Promotion Qualifiers
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FC of 1698 28 14 5 9 54-48 47
AC Swyton 28 12 8 8 65-55 44
Chapham Rovers 28 12 7 9 61-53 43
Bear Crossing 28 12 6 10 54-62 42
Lindegard FK 28 12 5 11 63-64 41
Keynesville 28 11 6 11 66-55 39
Oaksfield Athletic 28 11 3 14 68-70 36
Twiddlehampton Town 28 11 3 14 63-70 36
Ridley Athletic 28 10 4 14 54-56 34
Walton Wanderers 28 8 9 11 55-56 33
FC Quagnell 28 8 6 14 49-66 30
Toon Eagles 28 6 7 15 51-76 25
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Jorvik FC 28 5 9 14 47-67 24 Relegated

D'gaiz'nigh K'druz'ba B'zugda'hiara

At the half-way stage, Chard'hazh looked runaway champions, leading the league by four points. And despite some poor runs after the break, they were never really challenged for promotion, and only G'ch'perykh gave them any fight for the title. Interestingly, Zakh'lith - last year's champions - were suddenly reduced to a survival fighter, one point above the relegation zone. Chard'hazh eventually took the title, pipping G'ch'perykh on the very last matchday with a 2-1 victory - while G'ch'perykh could only draw 2-2. Zakh'lith survived - if only on goal difference. Ryth'waha K'druz'ba and Stien'perykh K'druz'ba promoted from Division 2.

Chard'hazh Irgo'ba 26 15 5 6 49-33 50 Promotion Qualifiers
G'ch'perykh Irgo'ba 26 15 5 6 54-40 50 Promotion Qualifiers
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Lin'du'goor K'druz'ba 26 11 8 7 50-43 41
Li'gzoh'akh Roh'nidh'ba 26 12 5 9 53-54 41
Izh'no'got K'druz'ba 26 10 8 8 57-44 38
Hin'drokhi K'druz'ba 26 11 4 11 50-48 37
A'zha'nith K'druz'ba 26 10 5 11 47-51 35
Rith'chazh Irgo'ba 26 9 8 9 51-57 35
U'paha'ni K'druz'ba 26 8 9 9 49-48 33
Sto'kh'darakha Roh'nidh'ba 26 8 8 10 56-57 32
A'grah'wah K'druz'ba 26 9 4 13 47-57 31
Zakh'lith K'druz'ba 26 7 7 12 38-38 28
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Rizh'zhanith Roh'nidh'ba 26 7 7 12 45-57 28 Relegated
U'ruth'niki K'druz'ba 26 6 5 15 47-66 23 Relegated

Aargrogah Troll Advanced League

Point/Grunt, last year's champions, looked destined to win the league this year as well, but five points from eight games after the summer break ruined their chances of being certain. Instead, four teams were virtually neck-on-neck going into the final eight games, but Petrolite took an early lead with three wins in a row. They then had a break and lost, allowing the others to catch up, but when Permanganate drew on matchday 34 - trailing by three with a game in hand - everything looked safe for Petrolite. They won on matchday 35, taking the league title, while Permanganate joined them in the qualifiers. Steinlager suffered the humiliation of direct relegation after losing 2-4 in a direct play-off on the very last matchday. AK Mineral were promoted from the Common League.

Petrolite 32 17 6 9 81-67 57 Promotion Qualifiers
CA Permanganate 32 15 9 8 71-47 54 Promotion Qualifiers
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Granite CA 32 16 3 13 64-61 51
Point/Grunt AC 32 14 8 10 67-59 50
SK Berget 32 11 10 11 61-59 43
SC Firm 32 12 6 14 62-74 42
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BC Dichromate 32 12 4 16 66-76 40 Aargrogah Troll Play-offs
SK Fjell 32 9 7 16 73-82 34 Aargrogah Troll Play-offs
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Steinlager Aargrogah 32 9 5 18 57-77 32 Relegated

Promotion Qualifiers

K'haz'bak K'druz'ba have been in the top flight for eleven successive years, but after this year's poor showing, that epoch looked to come to an end. They opened with a 1-4 loss to Permanganate, and never really looked in that match, but luckily for them that was the only match they really struggled in - while Chesham Rangers, doomed by all, took five wins on the trot and looked to be promoted. After the initial loss, K'haz'bak realised that a higher level of play was required, and they too went four games unbeaten. But they lost 3-0 to the form team, Chesham Rangers - while Roegrow Athletic looked to be relegated after four losses. They won their seventh match, 3-2 over Chard'hazh, but by then it was all too late - Upperborough took the only win over Chesham and joined them in the Compound League next season, Roegrow finishing in a disappointing fifth, while K'haz'bak drew G'ch'perykh 0-0 to secure another year in the Compound. Upperborough, finishing the qualifiers with a fine 4-0 demolition of Vimesbairn Cricket, finally promoted again after finishing fourth two years in succession.

Chesham Rangers 8 7 0 1 20-8 21
Upperborough FC 8 5 1 2 15-8 16 Promoted
K'haz'bak K'druz'ba 8 4 2 2 10-7 14
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G'ch'perykh Irgo'ba 8 3 3 2 14-9 12
Roegrow Athletic 8 4 0 4 15-12 12 Relegated
Chard'hazh Irgo'ba 8 3 1 4 14-14 10
Vimesbairn Cricket FC 8 2 2 4 12-19 8
Petrolite 8 2 0 6 8-20 6
CA Permanganate 8 1 1 6 8-19 4

Aargrogah Troll Play-offs:

BC Dichromate - IK Dvergidrott 1-2
SK Fjell - SK Alpine 1-3
IK Dvergidrott and SK Alpine promoted, BC Dichromate and SK Fjell relegated.

Hall of Fame
League Winners Cup Winners Cup Finalists Human Champs Dwarf Champs Troll Champs
1718 U'dh'gazh'dukh K Chapham R Izh'no'got K Lanthanate
1719 Vimesbairn U Swyton R'dhuz'lith K Lanthanate
1720 Jotneheim MAFC Lindegard G'ch'perykh I Steinlager
1721 Harewood Vimesbairn U Vimesbairn A Swyton Zakh'lith K Permanganate
1722 Jotneheim MAFC Vimesbairn U Vimesbairn A Upperborough G'ch'perykh I Point/Grunt
1723 R'dhuz'lith K Likh'gokh K Lanthanate Swyton U'dh'gazh'dukh K Permanganate
1724 Lanthanate Harewood Path'nie R Chesham R Likh'gokh K Dichromate
1725 Lanthanate R'dhuz'lith K Vimesbairn U Keynesville Grakh'nakh K Permanganate
1726 Harewood Harewood Laf'goh'lith K FC 1698 U'dh'gazh'dukh K Petrolite
1727 Jotneheim MAFC Roegrow A Jotneheim MAFC Upperborough Zakh'lith K Point/Grunt
1728 Rizh'peith K Jotneheim MAFC Rizh'peith K Upperborough Chard'hazh I Petrolite

On another note, the Cockbill Street Department of Sports wishes to extend their best wishes to the newly started First Division of Spruitland, which will hopefully get off the ground.

Spruitland

19-04-2005, 11:29

Spruitland Minister of Sports Olav Nett cordially thanks the Cockbill Street Department of Sports for their best wishes, hoping Spruitland will one day be able to acquire an equally impressive trophy case.
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King Alfons kicks off football history in style!

New Brux FC 3 – 1 Thiel United

NEW BRUX -- If the opening match of the very first season of Spruitland’s First Division is any indication, our nation may become “football crazy” sooner than anyone could have expected. And that term can be interpreted in many different ways, because this was an event nobody is likely to forget any time soon.

The King Alfons Stadium was packed well beyond its 12,950 capacity - the newly added box seats and VIP lounge still smelled of wet paint – and a large video screen was set up on Alfons Square to appease an additional 10,000 people who failed to get inside. This turn-up wasn’t entirely unexpected, since home team New Brux FC decided to offer free admission for everyone, while the SFA provided free hotdogs.

Much to the crowd’s approval, the obligatory opening speeches by Minister of Sports Olav Nett and SFA President Martin Backer were handled in record time – a combined 4 minutes and 36 seconds – to make way for His Majesty, King Alfons I, for the ceremonial kick off.

Much can be said about our Benevolent Ruler, but nobody can ever accuse His Majesty of lacking in style. Perhaps it was inexperience with official kick offs, perhaps it was a freaky coincidence, or could it have been the famous Royal Capriciousness at work? Whichever the case, His Highness managed to kick the ball slightly more forceful than anyone anticipated, sending the ball straight into referee Cor Bensen’s gonads.

After a full second of awkward silence in which nobody quite knew how to react, His Majesty bowed deeply and then walked off the field, arms raised high in the air, under wild applause and cheers from the audience. A Mexican wave swept through the stadium while referee Bensen admirably forced himself to recover faster than seemed humanly possible, though he was obviously suffering throughout the complete first half of the game.

Ah yes, the game. After such a spectacular opening, the game itself seemed doomed to be an anti-climax, but – as King Alfons once said – when you lead by example, the citizens follow your lead, and everybody on the field did his utmost to live up to that.

Thiel United defending midfielder Jan Wolters had the somewhat dubious honor of scoring the first ever goal in the Spruitland First Division history, when he backwards-headed the ball past his own keeper after 17 minutes, putting New Brux 1-0 ahead.

The game was high paced from start to finish, mostly due to a lack of defending qualities on both sides, leaving wide gaps and plenty of room for attackers to maneuver in. Thiel Utd striker Ben Thorsen hit the post twice before finally curling one past the goalie to draw level shortly before halftime.

The second half was a tight affair with plenty of chances for both teams, but the ball seemed unwilling, hitting various posts on both sides of the field for all of seven more times! With tension rising, referee Bensen had to pull out the yellow card several times for increasingly dangerous tackles, but the crowd seemed to love it, cheering enthusiastically for every foul.

72 minutes into the game, the crowd went wild when Thiel Utd attacking midfielder Jeff Wong tried to send the ball deep towards Thorsen but slightly misjudged his kick, sending the ball sailing into the referee’s gonads for the second time of the night.

This time, Bensen did not recover, but while being carried off by paramedics he managed to find enough composure to show Wong the red card, despite profuse apologies from the midfielder – a debatable decision to say the least, but under the circumstances quite understandable.
SFA President Martin Backer took Bensen’s place to referee the rest of the game.

Thiel United, now at a disadvantage, battled bravely, but in the 82nd minute, disaster struck when goalkeeper Samuelsen brilliantly dive-punched a curving shot from long distance out of the corner, but thereby knocked himself unconscious against the post, leaving New Brux striker Thierry Sixx an easy tap in.

Samuelsen was unable to continue, and Thiel United, having used up all three substitutions, was forced to finish the game with only nine on the field. Defending midfielder Jan Wolters got to put on the gloves for the ten remaining minutes, and he actually made a few decent saves. But shortly before full time he fumbled on an easy shot from New Brux rightwinger Nicols and saw the ball bounce over the goal line, much to his dismay.
It wasn’t Jan Wolters’ luckiest day, though he may find some comfort in the fact that he was – in the best Spruitland spirit – elected Man of the Match.

Final score: New Brux FC - Thiel United 3 – 1
Goals: Wolters ’17 (own) 1 – 0; Thorsen ’43 1 – 1; Sixx ’82 2 – 1; Nicols ’90 3 – 1
Yellow cards: 7
Red cards: 1 (Wong)

Legalese

21-04-2005, 09:16

Legalese Domestic Soccer Report
Season II Wrapup

NSL1

Storming back to repeat
Binchensburg SC went on a run late in the season, sparked by the emergence of new keeper George Conde, to jump back into the league lead, winning their second consecutive Shield of Justice. Binchensburg did not lose a match in their final 11, with an 8-3-0 record, which also amassed a majority of their 45 points on the season.

Orange Crushed
What happened to the halfway leaders, Orange United? After a 7-2-2 start catapulted the Okerson main club to the top of the league, a surprising reversal of fortunes sent the club down to sixth, as they went 2-2-7.

In the danger zone
FC Coastal's poor showing in the first half continued, as they matched their 11-point effort, finishing in dead last with 22. Sagdineo Sporting would also have a dismal second half, amassing 10 points in 11 matches, and falling to 11th place. Newcomers Futbol Plainsville, hoping to stay out of the cellar, fell out of form in the second half to finish 10th, as fellow new entrant, Yellow Jacket FC, was unable to overcome their weak start, finishing 9th. All Four teams took on the best of NSL2, to determine who got the play in the top division next season.

Pts W D L GF:GA GD
1. Binchensburg SC 45 13 6 3 29:14 15
2. Nadiaville Athletic 34 9 7 6 22:18 4
3. Big Hammer FC 33 10 3 9 28:23 5
4. Legalese City 33 9 6 7 28:26 2
5. Valinci United 32 9 5 8 24:20 4
6. Orange United 31 9 4 9 24:28 -4
7. Southside Stallions 30 8 6 8 24:23 1
8. Titan FC 29 8 5 9 23:27 -4
9. Yellow Jacket FC 28 9 1 12 22:29 -7
10. Futbol Plainsville 26 8 2 12 19:24 -5
11. Sagdineo Sporting 24 6 6 10 22:27 -5
12. FC Coastal 22 5 7 10 24:30 -6

NSL2

Saddle up: Carnalejo won by Cowboys
The Coutre Cowboys brought another honor to the home region of Binchensburg, as they took the top spot in the Carnalejo Conference. A final day win over Okerson Village was needed to secure the slot, however, as Harpersburg Kings drew with Francis Town Catholic, falling 1 point short. Joining Coutre and Hapersburg in the playoffs will be SC Captial, who stuck onto the third position throughout.

Heard Conference goes South(land)
Southland United ran away with the Heard Conference's top spot, leaving the true race for the rest of the playoff spots. In the end, United held a 4-win advantage over the runners-up, the Davia Destroyers. Trailing Davia in the final playoff spot is Wheelersburg Legacy, who will take on SC Capital to open their part in the playoffs.

Carnalejo Conference Pts W D L GF:GA GD
1. Coutre Cowboys 40 12 4 6 27:20 7
2. Harpersburg Kings 39 11 6 5 24:15 9
3. SC Capital 38 12 2 8 32:28 4
4. Nemyan Union 34 10 4 8 31:26 5
5. Valley Vikings 31 9 4 9 30:25 5
6. Okerson Village 30 8 6 8 20:19 1
7. Bekknia United 25 6 7 9 22:25 -3
8. Francis Town Catholic 21 5 6 11 23:33 -10
Heard Conference Pts W D L GF:GA GD
1. Southland United 46 14 4 4 27:17 10
2. Davia Destroyers 34 9 7 6 29:25 4
3. Wheelersburg Legacy 32 8 8 6 27:26 1
4. FC Markuson 30 8 6 8 28:24 4
5. Ogden Athletic 25 6 7 9 27:39 -12
6. Parker RFC 22 5 7 10 17:23 -6
7. Numalia Settlers 19 4 7 11 22:34 -12
8. Lakeside Soccer 17 4 5 13 21:28 -7

Season II Playoffs

NSL2 Championship
Coutre Cowboys [1]-[1] Southland United
Southland United [1]-[2] Coutre Cowboys

Silver Horse Winners (and NSL1 Promotion): Coutre Cowboys

Promotion Spot #2
SC Capital [4]-[0] Wheelersburg Legacy 0
Wheelersburg Legacy [0]-[2] SC Capital
SC Capital advances, 6-0

Yellow Jacket FC [2]-[1] SC Capital
Yellow Jacket retains spot in NSL1

Promotion Spot #3
Southland United [1]-[3] FC Coastal
FC Coastal retains spot in NSL1

Promotion Spot #4
Futbol Plainsville [0]-[1] Davia Destroyers
Davia Destroyers is promoted to NSL1

Promotion Spot #5
Sagdineo Sporting [1]-[0] Harpersburg Kings
Sagdineo Sporting retains spot in NSL1

Promotion Spot #6
Futbol Plainsville [3]-[2] Harpersburg Kings
Harpersburg Kings [1]-[1] Futbol Plainsville
Futbol Plainsville wins aggregate, 4-3
Plainsville retains spot in NSL1

Confederation Cup II

First Round Results:
Big Hammer FC [1]-[0] Valley Vikings
Bayside Varsity [0]-[2] SC Capital
Orange United [0]-[1] Francis Town Catholic (AET) [0-0 FT]
Sagdineo Sporting [2]-[0] Davia Destroyers
Nadiaville Athletic [2]-[0] Bekknia United
FC Markuson [1]-[1] Southland United (AET) [1-1 FT]
FC Markuson advances on penalties, 4-3
Binchensburg SC [2]-[2] Manhassett Rebels (AET) [1-1 FT]
Manhassett Rebels advance on penalties, 4-2
Legalese City [1]-[0] Parker RFC
Southside Stallions [2]-[1] Coutre Cowboys
Capt. Jack's Jolly Rogers [1]-[3] Lakeside Soccer
Titan FC [2]-[2] Wheelersburg Legacy (AET) [2-2 FT]
Wheelersburg Legacy advances on penalties, 3-2
Yellow Jacket FC [3]-[1] Ogden Athletic
Valinci United [2]-[1] Numalia Settlers
Okerson Village [1]-[2] Harpersburg Kings
Futbol Plainsville [3]-[1] Hilton's Heroes
FC Coastal [0]-[1] Nemyan Union

Round of 16:
Big Hammer FC [3]-[1] SC Capital (AET) [1-1 FT]
Francis Town Catholic [1]-[2] Sagdineo Sporting
Nadiaville Athletic [1]-[0] FC Markuson (AET) [1-1 FT]
Manhassett Rebels [0]-[1] Legalese City
Southside Stallions [1]-[2] Lakeside Soccer
Wheelersburg Legacy [3]-[1] Yellow Jacket FC
Valinci United [1]-[0] Harpersburg Kings (AET) [0-0 FT]
Futbol Plainsville [2]-[2] Nemyan Union (AET)
Futbol Plainsville advances on penalties, 4-3

Quarterfinals:
Big Hammer FC [1]-[1] Sagdineo Sporting (AET) [1-1 FT]
Big Hammer FC advances on penalties, 3-2
Nadiaville Athletic [1]-[2] Legalese City (AET) [1-1 FT]
Lakeside Soccer [1]-[0] Wheelersburg Legacy
Valinci United [1]-[0] Futbol Plainsville

Semifinals:
Big Hammer FC [1]-[0] Legalese City
Lakeside Soccer [1]-[0] Valinci United

Confederation Cup Final:
Big Hammer FC [2]-[0] Lakeside Soccer

Confederation Cup II Champion: Big Hammer FC (repeats as cupholder)

Druida

21-04-2005, 12:10

The Daily Druid

WOW!
Liam Gessemschmitthaagen-Po on Newton Vale 7 Inter Dave 1

Newton Vale clocked up a record DruidLeague win at Marsh Park last night after Inter Dave looked like a bunch of schoolboys playing against internationals. Of course, Newton Vale aren't exactly all internationals. In fact, before last nights game, they were in the relegation play-off place, third from bottom of the league.

While Druid Tribune, with their strike partnershp of Montenegro and Defnyddiwch, seem to be running away with this years championship now, the battle to avoid the drop to DL2 is hotting up. Let's look at the contenders...

South Grayside are pretty much gone already. six points from their opening fifteen games was not enough, and despite picking up slightly in recent weeks, the gap is too big for them to make up in the last eight games.

Trevor City are perennial relegation sufferers, and are down there again. They are expected to go down again, but their experience in this kind of situation could tell.

Dinamo Neodzki were not expected to be this low in the table so late in the season, and have the quality to get out of it. However, if they don't play to their full potential, they could very well be gonners at the end of the season, similar to Cefn Athletic's unexpected demise last time around.

Llllllllllcwllllllll Rovers are another surprise relegation candidate. Despite finishing third last year, and having the promising Jones brothers in the team, they seem to have just not got going this season. Dumped out of the NSFA Cup in the group stage, only just managing to overcome Llanfrangydd, their local rivals from the middle of DL3 in the last round of the DFA Cup, it seems difficult to see where the inspiration could come from.

Newton Vale were favourites for the drop until their game last night. 7-1 against anyone will give you a confidence booster. However, they aren't thought of as one of hte leagues better sides, so expect Dinamo and Rovers to pass them, at least.

Inter Dave, despite the disappointing result last night, are still five points off the relegation play-off place, but more performances like that one will mean that this could be their year.

Vilitan Exiles are level on points with Inter, but look like a much coherent outfit. Shouldn't be much trouble.

Despite their close proximity to the drop zone pointswise, Brallton, West Cefn Rangers and defending champions Parkville have too many sides between them and the bottom, and all are good enough to avoid the drop anyway.

Druid Premier League Pl W D L F A Pts GD
Druid Tribune 22 14 5 3 41 19 47 +22
Bessburg 22 11 8 3 33 21 41 +12
Coleford Town 22 11 7 4 27 20 40 +7
Graymouth 22 11 3 8 29 22 36 +7
Cranbury United 22 10 4 8 30 22 34 +8
Cefn Albion 22 9 5 8 32 32 32 0
Parkville 22 8 6 8 26 30 30 -4
Brallton 22 8 5 9 31 31 29 0
West Cefn Rangers 22 8 5 9 24 25 29 -1
Vilitan Exiles 22 6 10 6 19 22 28 -3
Inter Dave 22 8 4 10 29 37 28 -8
Newton Vale 22 8 2 12 30 36 26 -6
Llllllllllcwllllllll Rovers 22 6 7 9 32 34 25 -2
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Dinamo Neodzki 22 4 11 7 27 32 23 -5
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Trevor City 22 6 4 12 27 33 22 -6
South Grayside 22 3 4 15 15 36 13 -21

Who'll replace them? Kirkanden look a good bet to return at the first attempt, otherwise, it's still tight.

DruidLeague Two Pl W D L F A Pts GD
Kirkanden 22 14 3 5 37 17 45 +20
Les Schløñuski 22 12 6 4 36 21 42 +15
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Mawr City 22 11 5 6 30 24 38 +6
Sorrellime Avengers 22 10 7 5 31 25 37 +6
Cefn Athletic 22 10 5 7 37 24 35 +13
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Corwich Point 22 10 2 10 29 24 32 +5
Cefn Bus Station 22 8 6 8 25 27 30 -2
Ormillton Weaponary 22 7 9 6 25 28 30 -3
RCI Dave Blades 22 9 3 10 29 33 30 -4
Cruqws Cavaliers 22 6 10 6 28 25 28 +3
Carndon Leapfrog 22 8 4 10 36 40 28 -4
Pontycaerpwlli Dragons 22 8 4 10 23 30 28 -7
Garth Wanderers 22 7 6 9 27 29 27 -2
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Scanley 22 5 6 11 19 32 21 -13
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Huwdaey 22 5 4 13 26 40 19 -14
Great Tawney Owls 22 3 6 13 23 42 15 -19

CLUB IN FOCUS: Newton Vale

Ground: Marsh Park (Capacity 34,000)
Colours: Blue and green halved shirts, white shorts, blue and green hooped socks.
Change colours: White shirts, green shorts, white socks.
Nickname: the Velos
Current league position: 12th in Druid Premier League
History: Newton Vale is a relatively new city, so quite expectedly, the football team emerged from migrants who liked football but felt detatched from the other teams across the country. and cut off by the surrounding mountains. Nickname comes from the Vale part of the city's name, plus the fact that they share their ground with a bunch of cyclists.
Manager: Barry Trungle
Current Internationals: None.
League records:

Lg Pl W D L F A Pts GD Position
Season 1
Season 2
Season 3 DL2 34 19 7 8 48 26 64 +22 3
Season 4 DPL 34 10 13 11 41 41 43 0 14
Season 5 DPL 22 8 2 12 30 36 26 -6 12*

Meanwhile, after seeing the popularity of team sponsorship with international firms in Nedalia, the entire DruidLeague system, from the Premier League to DL5, is now opening up for offers of sponsorship for the 2013 season. Only Graymouth have so far accepted an offer, thought to be worth about 100 million cwuls ($14 million) a year for five years.

Spruitland

22-04-2005, 02:26

Spruitland First Division – Mid-season report

Matchday 1:
New Brux FC – Thiel United 3-1
Sativa Stoners – FC Albertine 2-4

Matchday 2:
Thiel United – Sativa Stoners 0-1
FC Albertine – New Brux FC 3-2

Matchday 3:
Sativa Stoners – New Brux FC 0-0
FC Albertine – Thiel United 3-2

Matchday 4:
Thiel United – New Brux FC 5-2
FC Albertine – Sativa Stoners 3-0

Matchday 5:
Sativa Stoners – Thiel United 1-0
New Brux FC – FC Albertine 6-0

Matchday 6:
New Brux FC – Sativa Stoners 2-1
Thiel United – FC Albertine 0-0

With matchday 6 complete, the four teams of the Spruitland First Division get three weeks to prepare for the second half of the season in “a well-deserved mid-season break”, as SFA President Martin Backer calls it.

Whether it is truly well-deserved is highly debatable, since the level of football the teams have displayed so far hasn’t exactly been of the highest quality. A lack of defending capabilities seems to be the common denominator, and while there are a few players who seem to possess the intrinsic technical qualities to be worthy of playing in a nation’s first division, they are clearly the exception.

Then again, perhaps we shouldn’t complain, since this low-defense-gung-ho attitude did produce a fair number of spectacular, high-scoring games. A couple of games were downright somnolent though, but that didn’t seem to bother the average Spruitland sportsfan.

“Attendance-wise, it’s been a huge success,” Martin Backer comments with obvious delight. “Every single game so far was played in a more-than-full stadium. It’s truly amazing!” Well, perhaps not quite *that* amazing if you take the capacity of those stadiums into account, but who are we to rain on Mr. Backer’s parade?

Asked about his favorite game so far, Backer replies:
“It’s a toss up. The opening match of the season was obviously an insta-classic. But, even though it lacked the historic importance, I think I liked the rematch, on day 4, even better.” Thiel United, after three straight losses, managed to get even for their opening game defeat by humiliating New Brux 5 to 2.

“It’s great to see the underdog rise above himself,” Backer says. “And Thiel hadn’t been particularly lucky up to that point, so that boost of morale came at the right time.”

The embodiment of Thiel United’s misfortune would undoubtedly be Jan Wolters, who scored yet another own goal in the rematch against New Brux, his third in four games!

“Yes, that has to be some kind of record,” Backer grins. “On the bright side though, it does make him the most famous and most popular player of our competition.”

Wolters himself doesn’t quite share the President’s optimism, for if there’s one place this popularity isn’t quite apparent, it’s in Thiel.

“I’m the laughing stock of the city,” 24-year old Wolters sighs. “And while I don’t mind the mocking too much – I’m kinda used to it – there have been some threats of violence.” After his own goal which cost Thiel a point against FC Albertine, Wolters received a note made of newspaper clippings which read “Wanna know what it REALLY feels like to get a football scored into your own goal, hot-shot?”

Since then, the defensive midfielder never leaves his house unarmed, and he wants it made clear that he’s “not afraid to use it”. His request to be put on the transfer list has been granted, but he won’t be able to leave until the end of the season. Meantime, Thiel United coach Lars Poulet flatout refuses to bench him.

“It’s not his fault, he’s one of the best players we’ve got,” Poulet explains. “He just has to stick to using his feet. With that kinda egg-shaped head of his, there’s no tellin’ where the ball’ll ricochet off to.”

When asked about his team’s standing in the league – 4 points in six games – Poulet just shrugs. “Obviously we’re not gonna win the title. But if anyone thinks we’re just gonna stand on the corner and pass out some free points, they’ve got another think coming. We still have some scores to settle.”

Main contender for the first ever Spruitland First Division title seems to be FC Albertine, though after an impeccable 12 out of 12 they seem to have lost their momentum with a heavy 6-0 defeat in New Brux and a scoreless draw in Thiel. But 19-year old starlet striker Dirk Jools remains confident.

“Nothing to worry about,” he says. “We just have to realign our sights a little. Last two games, we were nowhere near on target. When your shots consistently end up closer to the corner flag than to the goal, you know you have to fit some extra shooting practice into your schedule. Which is exactly what we’ll be doing during the mid-season break.”

When asked if some of that training wouldn’t best be spent improving FC Albertine’s notably poor defense – 12 goals against in six games – Jools just laughs.
“What defense? If you ask me, we have too many defenders as is. All you need is a good goalie – which we don’t have – the rest is just hogwash. It’s simple: you score the most goals, you win. Attackers are obviously the most important players in a team.”
Dirk Jools – a player to watch…

Midway table:

PL W L D GF GA GD PTS

FC Albertine 6 4 1 1 13 12 +1 13
New Brux FC 6 3 2 1 15 10 +5 10
Sativa Stoners 6 2 3 1 5 9 -4 7
Thiel United 6 1 4 1 8 10 -2 4

Top Goal Scorers

Team Goals

Thierry Sixx BRX 4
Eduard Haacht ALB 4
Frederic Juneau SAT 3
Dirk Jools ALB 3

Honorable mention: Jan Wolters (Thiel United) 3 own goals

Melmond

22-04-2005, 04:54

Season 31: Melmond Premier League

Melmond Premier League Standings
Pts W D L GF:GA GD
1. Unne Yellows 65 19 8 3 35:12 23
2. Lee Grays 58 17 7 6 50:24 26
3. Titania Forests 57 16 9 5 41:14 27
4. O’Connor Greens 50 13 11 6 27:15 12
5. Acosta Browns 48 12 12 6 25:12 13
6. Melmond City Blues 48 13 9 8 30:18 12
7. Wzkknfs Hnyd Pinks 47 12 11 7 36:28 8
8. Bezrukova Turquoises 45 12 9 9 47:23 24
9. Goad Golds 42 11 9 10 28:25 3
10. Pappano Coppers 38 10 8 12 24:30 -6
11. Morales Blacks 34 8 10 12 23:31 -8
12. Cali Purples 32 8 8 14 23:41 -18
13. Suburbia Whites 26 6 8 16 22:49 -27
14. Aldi Reds 24 6 6 18 25:49 -24
15. Sardaburg Silvers 24 6 6 18 16:45 -29
16. Faasen Oranges 14 3 5 22 18:54 -36

Leading Goal Scorers
Alexander Popov, BT 17
Reidulf Piao, LG 16
Gene MacDougall, TF 15
Debora Unne, UY 13
Moissanite, GG 11

Leading Card Getter
Ricky Mallon, BT 23

Goalkeeper of the Year
Alex McCarthy, UY

Defender of the Year
Notint Hecloset, MCB

Midfielder of the Year
Tarja Holopainen, BT

Striker of the Year
Debora Unne, UY

Chicanada

22-04-2005, 07:41

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Barclay Cup Week

Barclay Cup Opening Round Results
A1 16. AS Cana v. 9. Township
AS Cana 1 Township 0
Township 0 AS Cana 1, AS Cana advances 2-0

A2 15. Verde Mund v. 10. Mission
Verde Mund 0 Mission 1
Mission 1 Verde Mund 0, Misson advances 2-0

A3 14. Finnen v. 11. Evon AC
Finnen 0 Evon AC 0
Evon AC 0 Finnen 2, Finnen advances 2-0

A4 13. North Coast v. 12. Eastentown
North Coast 3 Eastentown 0
Eastentown 0 North Coast 1, North Coast advances 4-0

The biggest surprise for the Opening Round of the Barclay Cup Finals was the lack of surprises. With the only upset being Finnen winning over Evon at home (AS Cana always makes it to the second round so even being the lowest ranked team would not kill them moving on) it sets up what was expected to be the second round. It might hurt Ashley, however, to face Finnen once again.

Second Round
B1 16. AS Cana v. 8. AS Risa
The suprise of the season was Risa's rebound from collapse last season. No one expects them to get past Douala next round, but this might be the safest series to bet on the higher seed.

B2 10. Mission v. 7. AC Atens
Mission looked rusty in their wins over Verde and Atens should take advantage of it.

B3 14. Finnen v. 6. Ashley
Finnen might pull off two knockoffs in a row, since the Mustangs swept the Shock in the regular season. Ashley's two goalkeeps are still recouping from injuries which may hurt the Shock even more.

B4 13. North Coast v. 5. Bishop FC
This is a no brainer. NC may have the sharpest Goalkeep but an angry Saints team (after their ouster from the NSChampions League) should run all over the Shooters.

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Cana International Cup Opening Rounds

07 Cana West FC v 10 Northeast
Cana West FC 0 Northeast 0
Northeast 2 Cana West FC 2, Northeast advances 2-2 on Away Goals

08 West Coast FC v 09 Suda FC
West Coast FC 1 Suda FC 1
Suda FC 2 West Coast FC 1, Suda FC advances 3-2

01 FC Zain'aa v 09 Suda FC
FC Zain'aa 1 Suda FC 0
Suda FC 0 FC Zain'aa 1, FC Zain'aa Advances 2-0

04 Jaxx United v 05 AS Bishop County
Jaxx United 3 AS Bishop County 0
AS Bishop County 1 Jaxx United 0, Jaxx United Advances 3-1

03 Citadel FC v 06 FC Dover
Citadel FC 0 FC Dover 1
FC Dover 2 Citadel FC 0, FC Dover Advances 3-0

02 Pierre v 10 Northeast
Pierre 3 Northeast 1
Northeast 2 Pierre 1, Pierre Advances 4-3

FC Zain'aa played the perfect top seed with their easy wins over overmatched Suda and should more than likely coast over a resurgent Jaxx U to knock off the Kodiaks from Pierre and take the CIC.

Semifinals (just a one-off)
01 FC Zain'aa v 04 Jaxx United
06 FC Dover v 02 Pierre

Around The League

* The CFF Homepage (http://www.geocities.com/crazyshy100/CFF.html) has been updated with all the changes effective 1924 season (Chicanada calendar - 1 year CT = 4 months RL, Jan-Apr, May-Aug, Sept-Dec). Most logos for the TreiLiga teams will be up sometime this week.

* Five teams became open for sponsorship over the weekend, as SuperLiga's Noth Coast and Verde Mund joined CanaLiga's FC Zain'aa, Grasslands and West Coast FC decided to add a corpoate sponsor deal. Most expect CanaTV, Northern, TroutCo (who ended it's general sponsorship deal with the CFF last season which paved the way for Barclay Beer Company) and L'ohchbvpl to be placing bids as could some international companies.

* In other Sponsorship news, Barclay Beer, the official sponsor of the CFF SuperLiga, is also expect to place a bid to become a sponsor of the Druidian Les Schløñuski team. No word on how much the bid is expected to be worth.

Club Of The Week: Ashley

Home Turf Ashley Grand Field (20,000), Ashely
Colors Gold and Green
Nickname Shock
History The third oldest team in CFF history last won a title in 1911 and last advanced past the second round the following year. The Shock play a more stringent defense than most squads but tend to lose focus which lets other teams break open close games.
Why Club of the Week? Ashley prides itself on defense but finished tied for second in goals scored for the season with Saint Croix.

Druida

22-04-2005, 11:22

The Daily Druid

COMING HOME
By Liam Gessemschmitthaagen-Po

After the completion of the final ever Melmond Premier League for now, all Druidan players there are returning home. This means a boost for a number of sides as the season draws to a close.

Druida's new captain Ricky Mallon achieved what he wanted to, becoming leading card getter in his final season with Bezrukova Turquoises. With a number of clubs enquiring, he will bring his unique style of midfield play to Coleford Town for the rest of the season.

Meanwhile, Lee Grays pair Trevor Ng and Trevor Walker return to their homeland too, both of whom go to Cranbury United, while Dan Northfleet returns home for one more season of football, leaving Suburbia Whites for Newton Vale.

Meanwhile, clubs were to begin being part of a bidding war for sponsorship deals (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=414005) for the 2013 season, despite 2012 not yet having reached it's conclusion.

Sarzonia

23-04-2005, 06:03

Wild return for B. Wilson

With Melmond's Premier League going into a hiatus after its 31st season, Sarzonian national team forward Brian Wilson announced that he would return to the Sarzonian Football Confederation and play for the Woodstock Wild, who retained his Sarzonian league rights after his transfer was approved.

"I'm going to miss the supporters and my friends in Melmond, but it's good to be back home," Wilson said at a press conference held after the Stars training session before their match against Murflonia in World Cup qualifying. "It's going to be exciting to return to Woodstock to help lead the Wild back to glory."

The Wild were eliminated in the second round of the Champions Cup and said the team would "gladly" welcome Wilson back.

"We've missed his leadership on the team and his ability to score goals. We think the time in Melmond was good for his development," Coach David Bostwick said.

Cockbill Street

23-04-2005, 15:18

Streetian Clubs To Sign Bekk Players
League Strengthening Has Begun

Several Streetian club bosses travelled to Starblaydia last week to sign deals with some Starblaydi talents, thus taking the first step to making the Streetian league more international. After World Cup 22 qualifying finishes, three Starblaydi and Britannican players will transfer to Streetian clubs, it was revealed on a press conference at Vimesbairn today. Ten foreigners currently play in Streetian football, eight at the top level, but it is the goal of the Department of Sports to increase this tally to 25 by the start of the 1730 season.

The first of the three Starblaydi-associates to transfer to the Street is 27-year-old Keiran Rabalais, a defensive midfielder who regularly features on the Starblaydi subs bench. He will go to U'dh'gazh'dukh K'druz'ba, who finished seventh in last year's Compound League and has one Compound League title from 1718. The transfer fee is rumoured to be around AM$1,200,000 (US$600,000), and the U'dh'gazh'dukh fans are very pleased with these news - they think it might well strengthen their chances of qualifying for international competitions.

Second is Starblaydi U-21 star Alejo Cuevo, who is promised a great future in the side, owing to "the lack of any other class defensive midfielders," in the words of Lord von Honjiik, Starblaydi manager. KI Lanthanate, the two-time Compound League champion who have faded into ignominy, will hope to build their side around Cuevo, as they will try to work their way back into the top half of the table after last year's eighth place. The transfer fee is undisclosed, but rumoured to be around AM$1,500,000 to Hersch Albion.

Finally, Britannican winger Marcus Astin is going to Jotneheim Mountains, this year's Champions' League representative for the Street as they reached the second round, reigning Cup winner, and three-time Compound League champion. Mountains manager Calcium-carbonate stated that "there are quite a few good players who are going to retire, and we need replacements - Astin is going to fit well into our system and he's well worth the five million dollars." Along with Astin will come 36-year-old Moissanite, who is finished with earning money at Goad Golds and will now go for one last season in the Compound League.

Streetians In Massive Bedistani Spending Spree
We're Drooling Over 1730 Season

Four Bedistani players have just signed for Compound League clubs, allowing the Compound League to be a minor BPL - only the Bedistan clubs themselves have more Bedistani internationals, with eleven compared to the Streetian five.

The players are moderately unproven, except for left winger Zack Martínez, who went to Rizh'peith K'druz'ba for a massive transfer fee of AM$8,500,000. Martinez was a substitute for most of his time in the last World Cup, but has now graduated to take the place of 38-year-old Xavier Parks on the left wing. The three others are massive talents that will probably feature in the Bedistani side for the next World Cup, and in the meantime, they'll get practice tormenting Streetian players with their skills. 18-yea-old Gina Zamboni is perhaps the greatest talent - the full back from Graceville was rejected by the Salamanders at 16, went to train at the national academy, and has now been signed by Grakh'nakh K'druz'ba. Tony Orr is a 21-year-old from Fjordalen with massive heart, perhaps not so much skill, but still gets the ball in the net owing to his strength and ability to get where the ball is - he is going to play for Harewood as they look to escape their second-place curse. And finally, there is Ryan Talbot, a 19-year-old from the capital city of Columbia who is going to try his luck at centre defender for Vimesbairn Athletic.

(OOC: All signings will be effective as of the 1730 season, owing to the fact that I've already written the report for 1729 and can't be arsed to resim and rewrite)

Druida

25-04-2005, 11:44

The Daily Druid

DT CHAMPIONS
Liam Gessemschmitthaagen-Po on the 2012 season

There were cheers to be all around the old Flexsys Cefn Druids after Druid Tribune racked up their first DPL title with two games to spare. The main battle at the top was to see who would finish runners-up. Bessburg had been holding on to second quite comfortably until they seemed to take their foot off the pedal in the last few weeks, allowing Graymouth to take advantage for their best ever finish. A Ricky Mallon inspired end to the season meant that Coleford Town, in hteir first season back in the big league, finish fourth.

At the bottom, Llllllllllcwllllllll Rovers were surprisingly relegated with South Grayside, a fate that was sealed even before the final day of the season. Another surprise is that Dinamo Neodzki will join them next season after failing to overcome Kirkanden in the promotion/relegation play-off final.

2011 champions Parkville had a somewhat disappointing season, ending up sixth, sixteen points off DT. Their main consolation was winning the DFA Cup, winning the final 1-0 against Vilitan Exiles. Despite an early scare against DL3 side Team Stimpace, the eased through the rest of the draw, their hardest game until the final being against a struggling Llllllllllcwllllllll Rovers side.

Druid Premier League Pl W D L F A Pts GD
Druid Tribune 30 19 6 5 58 26 63 +32
Graymouth 30 16 4 10 42 30 52 +12
Bessburg 30 14 9 7 47 34 51 +13
Coleford Town 30 14 9 7 35 27 51 +8
Cranbury United 30 14 7 9 41 29 49 +12
Parkville 30 13 8 9 39 37 47 +2
Vilitan Exiles 30 10 12 8 31 34 42 -3
West Cefn Rangers 30 11 7 12 32 36 40 -4
Brallton 30 11 6 13 39 41 39 -2
Inter Dave 30 11 5 14 37 44 38 -7
Cefn Albion 30 10 7 13 40 44 37 -4
Trevor City 30 9 8 13 39 41 35 -2
Newton Vale 30 10 5 15 38 50 35 -12
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Dinamo Neodzki 30 6 15 9 35 40 33 -5
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Llllllllllcwllllllll Rovers 30 7 10 13 38 44 31 -6
South Grayside 30 4 4 22 21 55 16 -34

As Neodzki fall from grace, their local rivals Les Schløñuski will replace them in the top flight after a convincing championship season. Mawr City and, after the playoffs, Kirkanden, returned to the top teir after just one season down. Pre-season favourites Cefn Athletic could only manage to lose in the playoffs, prompting the departure of star midfielder Trevor Wilson to Likh'gokh K'druz'ba of Cockbill Street and top defender Carl Price to Kirkanden. Druida's first choice laft-back Huw Richards is out of contract, too. He will definately have left before the 2013 season starts.

At the bottom, Huwdaey somehow escape after loitering in the bottom three all season, being replaced by Pontycaerpwlli Dragons. They then lost in the playoffs, going down with Scanley and Great Tawney Owls.

DruidLeague Two Pl W D L F A Pts GD
Les Schløñuski 30 17 7 6 46 24 58 +22
Mawr City 30 15 9 6 46 31 54 +15
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Kirkanden 30 16 4 10 47 33 52 +14
Sorrellime Avengers 30 14 9 7 42 35 51 +7
Cefn Athletic 30 12 9 9 49 34 45 +15
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Cefn Bus Station 30 12 7 11 36 34 43 +2
Cruqws Cavaliers 30 10 12 8 37 31 42 +6
Corwich Point 30 12 4 14 37 34 40 +3
Ormillton Weaponary 30 10 10 10 38 44 40 -6
RCI Dave Blades 30 11 6 13 39 43 39 -4
Carndon Leapfrog 30 11 5 14 44 54 38 -10
Garth Wanderers 30 9 10 11 36 40 37 -4
Huwdaey 30 8 8 14 35 47 32 -12
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Pontycaerpwlli Dragons 30 8 8 14 30 42 32 -12
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Scanley 30 7 10 13 29 41 31 -12
Great Tawney Owls 30 5 8 17 31 55 23 -24

As Scanley fall, they pass rivals Trontby on the way up, who eventually won DruidLeague Three by a massive fifteen points. Cefn Viaduct go up with them, after winning 3-1 at Team Stimpace on the final day. Stimpace end up in the playoffs, where they fail to make an impression, Chemindus United being promoted instead.

At the bottom, Besmetherick Town fall to their second successive relegation, along with pre-season promotion hopefuls Newiyd Rovers. Bekk Vie Stars will join them after an unsuccessful playoff campaign.

DruidLeague Three Pl W D L F A Pts GD
Trontby 30 20 6 4 49 28 66 +21
Cefn Viaduct 30 14 9 7 41 38 51 +3
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Team Stimpace 30 15 3 12 44 41 48 +3
Port Scadock Ramblers 30 12 10 8 44 38 46 +6
Chemindus United 30 12 10 8 45 43 46 +2
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Atletico Haalissov 30 13 6 11 42 33 45 +9
Llanfrangydd 30 12 6 12 41 39 42 +2
Bragg Oracle 30 11 7 12 38 40 40 -2
Erracq 30 11 6 13 48 44 39 +4
Wicksphill 30 11 5 14 35 38 38 -3
Tobias Thursdays 30 11 5 14 35 42 38 -7
Morton Harkett 30 10 7 13 43 48 37 -5
Cruqws Convicts 30 7 14 9 32 36 35 -4
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Bekk View Stars 30 7 10 13 34 41 31 -7
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Besmetherick Town 30 7 9 14 42 52 30 -10
Newiyd Rovers 30 5 11 14 30 42 26 -12

Kingston Gray Albion beat the Stars in that playoff final, meaning that the pre-season league favourites eventually made it up. They were beaten to automatic promotion rather convincingly by a young Llllllllllcwllllllll Juniors side, as well as losing out to Berkleytown Warriors. The significant game was two matchday from the end of the season, when the Warriors beat the Albion 3-1 to just edge themselves ahead, a position they then stayed in.

At the bottom, Zobordi Cefn finished bottom of a division again, while Plaskynaston Lane and Underwyre United went down after a close relegation battle involving a number of sides.

DruidLeague Four Pl W D L F A Pts GD
Llllllllllcwllllllll Juniors 30 16 8 6 44 28 56 +16
Berkleytown Warriors 30 14 6 10 50 44 48 +6
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Kingston Gray Albion 30 13 8 9 46 31 47 +15
Brung Town 30 12 10 8 38 28 46 +10
South Earncross United 30 12 9 9 44 42 45 +2
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Bridge Tollmen 30 13 5 2 38 39 44 -1
Brossington Clan 30 11 10 9 34 33 43 +1
Allensborough 30 10 12 8 35 34 42 +1
Bob 30 10 11 9 36 34 41 +2
New Fredscrett Institute 30 12 4 14 38 37 40 +1
Flange Old Boys 30 9 10 11 33 30 37 +3
Pontypanddar Athletic 30 10 6 14 39 44 36 -5
Sneddy Hamlet 30 9 9 12 28 38 36 -10
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Underwyre United 30 8 11 11 34 37 35 -3
Plaskynaston Lane 30 9 7 14 31 39 34 -8
Zobordi Cefn TINH 30 7 4 19 22 52 25 -30

Clwd ran away with DL5, finishing seven points ahead of nearest rivals Llwellbam Carcharorion, who follow them up. Carpet join them after success in the playoffs, while pre-season favourites Leggenscastle Excalibur could only manage eight place, three goals short of the playoffs.

DruidLeague Five Pl W D L F A Pts GD
Clwd 30 14 13 3 46 32 55 +14
Llwellbam Carcharorion 30 13 9 8 42 33 48 +9
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Caeddord Guard 30 13 7 10 52 47 46 +5
Carpet 30 11 12 7 39 31 45 +8
Cefn United 30 10 11 9 30 29 41 +1
Bamwenstowe Suburb 30 7 18 5 32 30 39 +2
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Brymbo Masthampton 30 8 15 7 29 28 39 +1
Leggenscastle Excalibur 30 9 12 9 39 40 39 -1
Tormany Heroes 30 8 14 8 30 31 38 -1
Darkley Noon Doghouse 30 8 14 8 32 36 38 -4
Tony Tigers 30 7 15 8 23 28 36 -5
Kinningham Lions 30 8 11 11 41 48 35 -7
Lex XI 30 5 18 7 26 26 33 0
Ob 30 7 10 13 38 40 31 -2
Cwmall Dreigiau 30 6 12 12 29 36 30 -7
Griffinsfield 30 5 11 14 28 41 26 -13

Finally, Griffinsfield suck.

Promotion/Relegation Playoffs

DPL/DL2

Dinamo Neodzki 0 - 1 Cefn Athletic
Cefn Athletic 1 - 4 Dinamo Neodzki
Dinamo Neodzki win 4-2 on aggregate.

Kirkanden 3 - 0 Sorrellime Avengers
Sorrellime Avengers 0 - 3 Kirkanden
Kirkanden win 6-0 on aggregate.

Dinamo Neodzki 0 - 1 Kirkanden
Kirkanden promoted to Druid Premier League.
Dinamo Neodzki relegated to DruidLeague Two.

DL2/DL3

Pontycaerpwlli Dragons 0 - 0 Chemindus United
Chemindus United 1 - 0 Pontycaerpwlli Dragons
Chemindus United win 1-0 on aggregate.

Port Scadock Ramblers 2 - 0 Team Stimpace
Team Stimpace 0 - 2 Port Scadock Ramblers
Port Scadock Ramblers win 4-0 on aggregate.

Port Scadock Ramblers 0 - 1 Chemindus United
Chemindus United promoted to DruidLeague Two.
Pontycaerpwlli Dragons relegated to DruidLeague Three.

DL3/DL4

Bekk View Stars 4 - 2 South Earncross United
South Earncross United 0 - 1 Bekk View Stars
Bekk View Stars win 5-2 on aggregate.

Kingston Gray Albion 3 - 2 Brung Town
Brung Town 0 - 1 Kingston Gray Albion
Kingston Gray Albion win 4-2 on aggregate.

Bekk View Stars 1 - 2 Kingston Gray Albion AET (FT 1-1)
Kingston Gray Albion promoted to DruidLeague Three.
Bekk View Stars relegated to DruidLeague Four

DL4/DL5

Caeddord Guard 2 - 1 Bamwenstowe Suburb
Bamwenstowe Suburb 3 - 0 Caeddord Guard
Bamwenstowe Suburb win 4-2 on aggregate.

Carpet 1 - 0 Cefn United
Cefn United 2 - 1 Carpet
Aggregate score 2-2, Carpet go through on away goals.

Bamwenstowe Suburb 1 - 2 Carpet
Carpet promoted to DruidLeague Four.

DFA Cup

Round One

Kingston Gray Albion 1 - 1 Brossington Clan
Pontypanddar Athletic 1 - 4 Carpet
Darkley Noon Doghouse 2 - 1 Clwd
Brymbo Masthampton 1 - 0 South Earncross United
Bridge Tollmen 1 - 0 Plaskynaston Lane
Berkleytown Warriors 1 - 1 Allensborough
Griffinsfield 1 - 1 Llllllllllcwllllllll Juniors
Tormany Heroes 1 - 1 Cwmall Dreigiau
Lex XI 3 - 2 Tony Tigers
Underwyre United 2 - 2 Ob
Flange Old Boys 3 - 1 Bob
Bamwenstowe Suburb 2 - 2 Sneddy Hamlet
Caeddord Guard 0 - 3 Brung Town
Zobordi Cefn TINH 1 - 2 Leggenscastle Excalibur
Llwellbam Carcharorion 3 - 2 New Fredscrett Institute
Cefn United 1 - 0 Kinningham Lions

Round One Replays

Brossington Clan 2 - 1 Kingston Gray Albion AET (FT 1-1)
Allensborough 1 - 2 Berkleytown Warriors
Llllllllllcwllllllll Juniors 3 - 1 Griffinsfield
Cwmall Dreigiau 2 - 1 Tormany Heroes AET (FT 1-1)
Ob 2 - 1 Underwyre United AET (FT 1-1)
Sneddy Hamlet 2 - 1 Bamwenstowe Suburb

Round Two

Llanfrangydd 2 - 1 Cefn Athletic
Bridge Tollmen 0 - 2 Leggenscastle Excalibur
Cranbury United 1 - 0 Llwellbam Carcharorion
South Grayside 1 - 2 Mawr City
Brallton 6 - 1 Corwich Point
Tobias Thursdays 3 - 0 Berkleytown Warriors
Dinamo Neodzki 3 - 1 RCI Dave Blades
Cefn United 0 - 2 Ormillton Weaponary
Kirkanden 0 - 0 Brossington Clan
Bessburg 0 - 2 Cruqws Cavaliers
Wicksphill 3 - 0 Atletico Haalissov
Brymbo Masthampton 0 - 0 Vilitan Exiles
Erracq 2 - 1 Great Tawney Owls
Carpet 0 - 2 Pontycaerpwlli Dragons
Llllllllllcwllllllll Rovers 2 - 1 Bekk View Stars
Cwmall Dreigiau 0 - 2 Druid Tribune
Trontby 4 - 1 Port Scadock Ramblers
Parkville 0 - 0 Team Stimpace
Sorrellime Avengers 3 - 2 Flange Old Boys
Lex XI 0 - 2 Inter Dave
Graymouth 1 - 0 Cruqws Convicts
Morton Harkett 2 - 1 Les Schløñuski
Brung Town 2 - 1 Sneddy Hamlet
Bragg Oracle 1 - 0 West Cefn Rangers
Darkley Noon Doghouse 2 - 1 Chemindus United
Trevor City 1 - 1 Coleford Town
Carndon Leapfrog 2 - 1 Cefn Albion
Llllllllllcwllllllll Juniors 0 - 0 Newton Vale
Huwdaey 3 - 0 Ob
Garth Wanderers 3 - 2 Newiyd Rovers
Besmetherick Town 1 - 0 Scanley
Cefn Viaduct 0 - 2 Cefn Bus Station

Round Two Replays

Brossington Clan 0 - 3 Kirkanden
Vilitan Exiles 2 - 1 Brymbo Masthampton AET (FT 0-0)
Team Stimpace 0 - 0 Parkville AET (FT 0-0) Parkville win 3-1 on pens.
Coleford Town 1 - 0 Trevor City
Newton Vale 1 - 0 Llllllllllcwllllllll Juniors AET (FT 0-0)
Mawr City 2 - 0 Besmetherick Town

Round Three

Besmetherick Town 3 - 3 Mawr City
Carndon Leapfrog 1 - 2 Coleford Town
Llanfrangydd 0 - 1 Llllllllllcwllllllll Rovers
Leggenscastle Excalibur 0 - 0 Sorrellime Avengers
Druid Tribune 3 - 0 Darkley Noon Doghouse
Tobias Thursdays 2 - 1 Pontycaerpwlli Dragons
Wicksphill 1 - 0 Inter Dave
Graymouth 2 - 1 Cruqws Cavaliers
Morton Harkett 2 - 2 Newton Vale
Brung Town 1 - 3 Brallton
Kirkanden 3 - 2 Ormillton Weaponary
Cefn Bus Station 0 - 1 Garth Wanderers
Cranbury United 3 - 3 Vilitan Exiles
Dinamo Neodzki 1 - 0 Huwdaey
Trontby 3 - 1 Bragg Oracle
Parkville 2 - 0 Erracq

Round Three Replays

Sorrellime Avengers 4 - 1 Leggenscastle Excalibur AET (FT 1-1)
Newton Vale 2 - 2 Morton Harkett AET (FT 1-1) Newton Vale win 5-4 on SD pens.
Vilitan Exiles 2 - 1 Cranbury United

Round Four

Coleford Town 3 - 0 Tobias Thursdays
Vilitan Exiles 4 - 0 Garth Wanderers
Llllllllllcwllllllll Rovers 4 - 1 Dinamo Neodzki
Wicksphill 0 - 2 Newton Vale
Druid Tribune 0 - 1 Mawr City
Graymouth 2 - 0 Brallton
Trontby 1 - 0 Kirkanden
Sorrellime Avengers 0 - 2 Parkville

Round Five

Graymouth 0 - 1 Newton Vale
Coleford Town 1 - 1 Vilitan Exiles
Parkville 3 - 0 Llllllllllcwllllllll Rovers
Trontby 1 - 1 Mawr City

Round Five Replays

Vilitan Exiles 3 - 2 Coleford Town
Mawr City 2 - 1 Trontby

Semi-finals

Newton Vale 1 - 1 Vilitan Exiles
Parkville 2 - 1 Mawr City

Semi-final Replay

Vilitan Exiles 2 - 1 Newton Vale

DFA Cup Final 2012

Vilitan Exiles 0 - 1 Parkville

Roll of honour

DPL Records DFA Cup
Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 1st 2nd
Parkville 2 0 0 1 2 0
Bessburg 1 1 0 1 0 0
Inter Dave 1 0 0 1 0 1
Druid Tribune 1 0 0 0 0 1
Dinamo Neodzki 0 1 0 0 1 0
Cranbury United 0 1 0 0 1 0
West Cefn Rangers 0 0 0 1 1 0
Cefn Albion 0 1 2 0 0 0
Kirkanden 0 1 0 0 0 0
Graymouth 0 1 0 0 0 0
Cefn Athletic 0 0 1 0 0 1
Llllllllllcwllllllll Rovers 0 0 1 0 0 0
Port Scadock Ramblers 0 0 0 0 0 1
Vilitan Exiles 0 0 0 0 0 1
Coleford Town 0 0 0 1 0 0

CLUB IN FOCUS: Druid Tribune

Ground: Bec Castle (Capacity 21,775)
Colours: Green and brown hooped shirts, brown shorts, green socks.
Change colours: Gold and white hoops, gold shorts, white socks.
Nickname: the History
Current league position: Druid Premier League Champions
History: Druid Tribune is the oldest city in Druida, and have been playing football since forever. Tradition has it that the Bec Castle ground where they play hosted the first ever football match in the Druidish lands, possibly even before the Druids arrived. The team just evolved from groups of people playing in the city.
Manager: Trefor Bamwen
Current Internationals: Trefor Montenegro and Trefor Defnyddiwch. The most potent strike partnership the Druidish Lands have ever seen.
League records:

Lg Pl W D L F A Pts GD Position
Season 1
Season 2
Season 3 DPL 34 8 9 17 36 56 33 -20 15
Season 4 DPL 34 13 10 11 52 48 49 +4 7
Season 5 DPL 30 19 6 5 58 26 63 +32 1

Spruitland

30-04-2005, 05:26

FC ALBERTINE wins first championship title!

A brief season overview

Matchday 7:
New Brux FC – Thiel United 4-5
Sativa Stoners – FC Albertine 3-4

Matchday 8:
Thiel United – Sativa Stoners 6-3
FC Albertine – New Brux FC 1-0

Matchday 9:
Sativa Stoners – New Brux FC 1-0
FC Albertine – Thiel United 0-2

Matchday 10:
Thiel United – New Brux FC 0-2
FC Albertine – Sativa Stoners 4-4

Matchday 11:
Sativa Stoners – Thiel United 0-3
New Brux FC – FC Albertine 5-1

Matchday 12:
New Brux FC – Sativa Stoners 3-0
Thiel United – FC Albertine 0-4

The very first Spruitland First Division title has been won by FC Albertine, after a season with plenty of spectacular matches, loads of goals, but no real suspense in the title battle. FC Albertine supporters were able to pop the champagne and light the celebratory spliffs on matchday 10 already, when an entertaining 4-4 draw against Sativa, at home in Industrial Stadium, gave them the one point they needed to make the title victory official.

Coach Arno Ledda takes it all in stride. “It’s not that we were so much better than the other teams,” he says, “but we were the most consistent, and at the end of the season, that’s what counts.”

Dirk Jools, Albertine’s starlet striker, has a slightly different view on the matter: “The best team obviously won. We were in the lead from start to finish. We dominated this competition, and we’ll do it again next season!”

Jools, only 19 years old, was declared Man of the Season, scoring 5 goals in his 11 appearances. He intends to at least double that number next year.

56-year old Arno Ledda, who extended his contract and will be FC Albertine’s head coach for another two seasons, is less inclined towards bold predictions.

“Of course we want to end up at the top of the table again, next year,” he says, “but we’re gonna have to work on our defense. In a way, it’s amazing we won the title, conceding as many goals as we did this season.”

FC Albertine ended the season with a +1 goal difference, conceding 26 goals. Only last placed Sativa Stoners did worse.

A lack of defending capabilities seems to be a general problem in the Spruitland First Division. New Brux FC, swallowing “only” 18 goals in 12 matches, can call itself the team with the best defense in the league.

Still, this tendency towards offensive play does make things interesting for the spectator. With 96 goals scored in 24 games, an average of 4, very few games could be labeled dull.

“Yep, the crowds love it,” a content Martin Backer, President of the SFA, agrees. “Every single match this season was sold out. Major stadium expansions are planned for the off-season – not just by the four teams who are already in the First Division, but by the six new ones that will be joining next season as well.”

The expansion from four to ten teams is a first step towards a standard 18-team format, which is to be introduced in season three. The six new teams to be added are Fonstown Rovers, RFC Godiva, Jonesville City, Lepus FC, Sporting Mayo and New Frigobox FC.

Backer is highly optimistic about the future of football in our nation, noting that, with Spruitland taking its first steps onto the international football scene, interest from sponsors is strongly increasing.

“Of course, our budgets are still peanuts compared to the major football nations,” he says, “but we’re on the rise, just give us some time.”

Backer also hopes to bring some international stars to the Spruitland competition, and plans to work as a mediator between interested players and Spruitland teams.

“We’re well aware we can’t offer them the kind of wages they’re used to,” he says, “but there are other factors that come into play. We’re a nation with a passion for sports, and football in particular. Athletes are true heroes here. Look at Dirk Jools – that kid’s a real prick, but he scored two goals in the Under-21 World Cup, and now women are tossing their panties at him wherever he goes. That sort of passion goes a long way. Not all football players are in it for the money.”

Whether Mr. Backer’s optimism is justified, remains to be seen.

End Of Season Table:

PL W L D GF GA GD PTS

FC Albertine 12 7 3 2 27 26 +1 23
New Brux FC 12 6 5 1 29 18 +11 19
Thiel United 12 5 6 1 24 23 +1 16
Sativa Stoners 12 3 7 2 16 29 -13 11

Goal Scorers
Team Goals

Carlo Nicols (AM R) BRX 6
Thierry Sixx (ST) BRX 5
Jeff Wong (AM C) THL 5
Dirk Jools (ST) ALB 5
Balt Luyckx (AM L) THL 5

Honorable Mention: Jan Wolters THL 4 own goals

Man of the Season: Dirk Jools FC Albertine

Chicanada

30-04-2005, 05:43

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Barclay Cup Week

Barclay Cup Final Results
B1 16. AS Cana v. 8. AS Risa
AS Cana 0 AS Risa 1
AS Risa 2, AS Cana 1, AS Risa advances

B2 10. Mission v. 7. AC Atens
Mission 0 AC Atens 0
AC Atens 2 Mission 1, AC Atens advances

B3 14. Finnen v. 6. Ashley
Finnen 1 Ashley 0
Ashley 0 Finnen 0, Finnen advances

B4 13. North Coast v. 5. Bishop FC
North Coast 1 Bishop FC 1
North Coast 0 Bishop FC 0 AET: 1:1 APK: 4:6, Bishop FC advances

Round 3 (home-and-home, aggrigated scoring):

C1 8. AS Risa v. 1. Douala
AS Risa 1 Douala 1
Douala 1 AS Risa 0, Douala advances

C2 5. Bishop FC v. 4. Saint Croix
Bishop FC 0 Saint Croix 0
Saint Croix 2 Bishop FC 0, Saint Croix advances

C3 14. Finnen v. 3. Acadia
Finnen 2 Acadia 0
Acadia 1 Finnen 1, Finnen advances

C4 7. AC Atens v. 2. FC Esten
AC Atens 4 FC Esten 0
FC Esten 3 AC Atens 0, AC Atens advances on GD

Round 4 (Knockout)
D1 7. AC Atens v 4. Saint Croix
AC Atens 1 Saint Croix 1 AET: 2:1, AC Atens advances

D2 14. Finnen v. 1. Douala
Finnen 1 Douala 1 AET: 1:2, Douala advances

Grand Final (Jaxx)
7. AC Atens v. 1. Douala
AC Atens 0 Douala 2, Douala wins Barclay Cup

End of the 1923 Season.

Spruitland

01-05-2005, 11:34

Spruitland First Division looking for foreigners!

Open letter to the international football community

My dearest colleagues,

As President of the Spruitland Football Association, I’d like to inform you that the Kingdom of Spruitland is opening its borders to football players from all over the world.

After a successful first season, our domestic league, the Spruitland First Division, is expanding from 4 to 10 teams, with 8 more waiting to join after the second season. Expansions of a similar magnitude are occuring on an infrastructural and a financial level.
The SFA feels that an influx of foreign football players would provide enrichment and diversity to the First Division, and is therefore willing to act as a mediator/agent between Spruitland teams and interested foreign teams/individuals.

While our transfer budgets are limited and our wages can’t begin to compete with what most teams in more established football nations can offer, the SFA – supported by the Spruitland government – is willing to provide extra benefits for those who decide to sign a contract with a Spruitland team.

These options include: tax benefits; free, luxury accomodations for the duration of the contract (with favorable lease options once the contract expires); free transportation (24h limousine and driver); membership to various exclusive clubs and discounts at numerous retail stores.

We would also like to point out that Spruitland is “an environmentally stunning nation” with a “compassionate, hard-working, intelligent population” and “many lush forests where rabbits frollic freely”. Our climate ranges from moderate to tropical, and as an island we have no shortage of beaches, several of which encourage nudism.
Furthermore, 56% of our population is female, and successful athletes are profoundly venerated.

So, all you aging football stars who have difficulty coping with your diminishing capabilities, consider a transfer to Spruitland! Enjoy our absence of drug laws and our thriving narcotics industry. Work in a relaxed atmosphere, where expectations are low enough so even you will be able to fulfill them. End your career in style!

Martin Backer
President, Spruitland Football Association

Druida

03-05-2005, 14:54

The Daily Druid

SPONSORSHIPS FAIL
Liam Gessemschmitthaagen-Po on the start of the 2013 season

Well, first off, the DFA's attempt to attract sponsorship for their representative clubs failed miserably. Only Cefn Bus Station of DL2 picked up a deal with the Streetian Clacks Service of Cockbill Street. It seems that the scheme is now closed down, citing a lack of funds on the DFA's part.

Meanwhile, the DruidLeague season is underway, and surprise leaders of the DPL at this stage are the pre-season relegation favourites Les Schløñuski. Indeed, they are the only side in the entire league structure to have gone 100% for the first five games.

However, it is a little early to see how things will be panning out. However, Mawr City were also relegation favoutites, and they haven't een got a point yet, so maybe they're heading for a South Grayside last season. But who knows, in the ever changing world that is Druidan football.

Pl W D L F A Pts GD
Les Schløñuski 5 5 0 0 9 2 15 +7
Newton Vale 5 4 1 0 9 3 13 +6
Cefn Albion 5 4 0 1 7 2 12 +5
Kirkanden 5 3 2 0 9 3 11 +6
Inter Dave 5 3 1 1 12 5 10 +7
Bessburg 5 3 0 2 8 7 9 +1
Cranbury United 5 2 2 1 7 4 8 +3
Brallton 5 2 0 3 5 6 6 -1
Druid Tribune 5 2 0 3 5 8 6 -3
Vilitan Exiles 5 2 0 3 4 7 6 -3
Trevor City 5 2 0 3 4 9 6 -5
Parkville 5 1 2 2 6 6 5 0
Coleford Town 5 1 1 3 8 8 4 0
Graymouth 5 0 2 3 3 7 2 -4
West Cefn Rangers 5 0 1 4 2 10 1 -8
Mawr City 5 0 0 5 4 15 0 -11

CLUB IN FOCUS: Les Schløñuski

Ground: Das Deluno Arena (Capacity 32,000)
Colours: Blue and yellow strioped shirts, blue shotst, blue socks.
Change colours: All green.
Nickname: the Who
Current league position: Druid Premier League Leaders
History: Les Schløñuski originate from Schløñusk in the New Europa region of Druida, made famous for it's complete lack of language. Similarly, the football tam only started playing by accident. One minute they weren't there, then suddenly, they were. Forever, the little boys in the region behind Dinamo Neodzki. However, promotion last season, coupled with relegation for Dinamo, means that they are now the best team locally. Finally, Schløñusk is reported to be alcoholic capital of Druida, which really is saying something.
Manager: Seamus Romanov
Current Internationals: None. The team have just come out of nowhere to take everyone by surprise!
League records:

Lg Pl W D L F A Pts GD Position
Season 1
Season 2
Season 3 DL2 34 17 5 12 47 30 56 +17 5
2011 DL2 34 14 6 14 44 46 48 -2 9
2012 DL2 30 17 7 6 46 24 58 +22 1
2013 DPL 5 5 0 0 9 2 15 +7 1*

Rejistania

05-05-2005, 12:58

H1SR results of this season:

Region 1 Pts W D L GF:GA GD
1. Hetlasane Hetkali 104 18 16 0 26:2 24
2. Sikane Sekhika 104 19 13 2 25:4 21
3. Soru Simu 101 19 10 5 30:8 22
4. Mikedi Omeh 97 16 15 3 27:4 23
5. Hetkali Hetaki 94 15 15 4 21:5 16
6. Sikane Salan 94 15 15 4 19:4 15
7. Hetkali Junis 92 14 16 4 20:6 14
8. Mikedi Veran 82 11 15 8 16:9 7
9. Harari Ynu 75 9 14 11 11:14 -3
10. Venike Kalesa Kaletri 72 8 14 12 17:20 -3
11. Soru Kaletri 66 5 17 12 8:17 -9
12. Harari Kamex 64 4 18 12 7:17 -10
13. Taliki Tihrara'ny 64 5 15 14 8:22 -14
14. Mimyje Ynu 62 2 22 10 4:18 -14
15. Namyda Nanti 60 4 14 16 12:32 -20
16. Soru Kamex-Kimi 58 3 15 16 4:21 -17
17. Takudiha Veran 53 3 10 21 5:30 -25
18. Soru Salan 52 0 18 16 3:30 -27
Region 2 Pts W D L GF:GA GD
1. Hades Lavamje 112 22 12 0 33:1 32
2. Karela lines 108 20 14 0 28:0 28
3. Hanin Sekhika 96 15 17 2 25:2 23
4. Matix Omeh 92 15 13 6 17:7 10
5. Matix Ynu 87 11 20 3 17:7 10
6. Myju Kaletri 86 12 16 6 16:6 10
7. Riandu Kimi 86 11 19 4 18:9 9
8. Sen-La-Sa~o Relekhati 80 10 16 8 17:15 2
9. Riandu Redy 77 8 19 7 10:12 -2
10. Matix Veran 72 7 17 10 11:14 -3
11. Kalimnintan Veran 68 6 16 12 9:19 -10
12. KaMaRi Kaletri 66 5 17 12 6:17 -11
13. KaMaRi Kali Xentira Sekhika 64 4 18 12 5:17 -12
14. Maiju Makin 63 4 17 13 6:19 -13
15. Desnike Sekhika 59 3 16 15 4:20 -16
16. In-Jan-Mik Lines 57 3 14 17 5:24 -19
17. Nunave Sekhika 56 3 13 18 4:25 -21
18. Xykianara Ynu-Lines 55 1 18 15 3:20 -17
Region 3 Pts W D L GF:GA GD
1. Ihiri Relekhati 105 19 14 1 29:4 25
2. Kalisimu Salan 105 19 14 1 24:2 22
3. Jinhes Lines 96 15 17 2 21:6 15
4. Jinhes Junis 92 13 19 2 23:3 20
5. Inaril Redy 88 12 18 4 19:4 15
6. Ihiri Sekhika 84 10 20 4 12:4 8
7. Siril Salan 81 8 23 3 13:8 5
8. Kalisimu Kaletri 76 7 21 6 11:11 0
9. Miral Kimi 72 6 20 8 13:16 -3
10. Ihiri Veran 70 6 18 10 16:16 0
11. Sike Veran 69 6 17 11 11:17 -6
12. Inkatil Lines 66 5 17 12 9:20 -11
13. Inkatil Redy 64 6 12 16 10:25 -15
14. Sike kaletri 63 4 17 13 8:19 -11
15. Jesejil Lines 63 4 17 13 5:19 -14
16. Rilakil Veran 63 6 11 17 12:27 -15
17. I Jesejil Kaletri 62 4 16 14 7:25 -18
18. Miral Junis-Omeh 59 4 13 17 5:22 -17
Region 4 Pts W D L GF:GA GD
1. Najajara Ynu 105 20 11 3 35:4 31
2. Vaje~n Sekhika 103 18 15 1 24:1 23
3. Niadi Xalki 100 17 15 2 23:2 21
4. Na~ovi Nanti 97 15 18 1 17:2 15
5. Jara~ove Lines 88 12 18 4 21:7 14
6. Sijitalatirikimidateme Xkora 81 11 14 9 17:12 5
7. Na~ovi Sekhika 79 8 21 5 14:8 6
8. Niadi Junis 78 9 17 8 12:11 1
9. Niadi Veran 77 9 16 9 15:13 2
10. Mirare Nanti 76 8 18 8 16:13 3
11. Nita~eda Ynu 74 7 19 8 8:10 -2
12. Sijitalatirikimidateme-Inanakasesyja Ines 67 7 12 15 8:24 -16
13. Vaje~n Viki 63 3 20 11 5:19 -14
14. Taki~l Redy 62 5 13 16 8:20 -12
15. Najajara Omeh 62 3 19 12 7:20 -13
16. Hsida kali Kaletri 59 2 19 13 6:24 -18
17. Hi~llika Hetaki 59 3 16 15 5:24 -19
18. Nami~ndi Kimi 51 0 17 17 1:28 -27

Many teams played not that defensively before the civil war, so now they have to change their tactics. There fore many teams are looking to sign defenders from abroad, while many strikers search for a new team.

Cockbill Street

06-05-2005, 21:18

1729 Season

Commander's Cup

First Round

SK Berget - Ryth'waha K'druz'ba 4-2
Twiddlehampton Town - A'zha'nith K'druz'ba 2-1
Lindegard FK - IK Dvergidrott 2-3
Lin'du'goor K'druz'ba - Walton Wanderers 3-5 on penalties, score aet: 1-1. Score 90 mins: 1-1
Oaksfield Athletic - Zakh'lith K'druz'ba 1-3
Li'gzoh'akh Roh'nidh'ba - Chapham Rovers 3-2 aet, score 90 mins: 2-2
Toon Eagles - FC of 1698 3-4
G'ch'perykh Irgo'ba - Lyttlewood 3-2
K'haz'bak K'druz'ba - Roegrow Athletic 2-3 (why didn't you do this last season? Roegrow taking a comfortable away win)
Granite CA - Vimesbairn Cricket FC 2-4
Ridley Athletic - Upperborough FC 1-2
SK Alpine - Bear Crossing 0-4
Izh'no'got K'druz'ba - Chard'hazh Irgo'ba 3-2
Keynesville - Stien'perykh K'druz'ba 6-5 on penalties, score aet: 1-1. Score 90 mins: 1-1
Sto'kh'darakha Roh'nidh'ba - Rith'chazh Irgo'ba 2-3
Hin'drokhi K'druz'ba - FC Quagnell 5-1
Osshill United - Point/Grunt AC 3-2 aet, score 90 mins: 2-2
Petrolite - CA Permanganate 2-1
SC Firm - U'paha'ni K'druz'ba 2-1
AC Swyton - A'grah'wah K'druz'ba 2-3 on penalties, score aet: 0-0. Score 90 mins: 0-0

Second Round

R'dhuz'lith K'druz'ba - Laf'goh'lith K'druz'ba 4-3
Chesham Rangers - IK Dvergidrott 3-1 aet, score 90 mins: 1-1 (Dvergidrott came up with a surprisingly good fight against the Compound team, but eventually had to bite the bullet)
Li'gzoh'akh Roh'nidh'ba - Upperborough FC 1-2
Izh'no'got K'druz'ba - A'grah'wah K'druz'ba 4-1 aet, score 90 mins: 1-1 (Izh'no'got needed 120 minutes - but won on stamina)
Walton Wanderers - Zakh'lith K'druz'ba 4-0 (Zakh'lith are a shadow of their former self)
Jotneheim Mountains AFC - G'ch'perykh Irgo'ba 2-1
Vimesbairn Athletic - Petrolite 3-1 aet, score 90 mins: 1-1
FC of 1698 - SC Firm 2-5
Rizh'peith K'druz'ba - Bear Crossing 0-1 (the shock of the round, Rizh'peith K'druz'ba - the great team of last year's season - bowed out at home to mid-table strugglers at a lower level)
Keynesville - Grakh'nakh K'druz'ba 2-0
SK Berget - Twiddlehampton Town 3-1
Likh'gokh K'druz'ba - Harewood FC 4-5 on penalties, score aet: 0-0. Score 90 mins: 0-0 (how the draw came out like this I don't know - two international representatives against each other, and a Karela-like match finished in penalties)
U'dh'gazh'dukh K'druz'ba - Rith'chazh Irgo'ba 1-2 (another Compound side humiliated themselves, failing to put away their chances and getting a controversial penalty against them)
Hin'drokhi K'druz'ba - Vimesbairn United 0-2
Roegrow Athletic - KI Lanthanate 1-0
Osshill United - Vimesbairn Cricket FC 3-4

Third Round

Vimesbairn United - Vimesbairn Cricket FC 5-0 (couldn't have been easier for United, as the cricketers were dispatched by a cricket score)
Keynesville - R'dhuz'lith K'druz'ba 5-3 (Keynesville, in their third third round appearance, finally made it to the quarter-finals, with a thumping victory over 1725 Cup winners R'dhuz'lith)
Vimesbairn Athletic - Harewood FC 3-1 (home advantage counts - Hugo Ramirez netted twice and al-Axewielder once as Harewood were comfortably eliminated)
Upperborough FC - Chesham Rangers 0-1 (Chesham make it through to the quarter-finals - would it be the only upside in a dire season?)
Walton Wanderers - SK Berget 0-2
Jotneheim Mountains AFC - Bear Crossing 2-1 (Jotneheim made light work, though a late Bear Crossing equaliser made things exciting)
Roegrow Athletic - Izh'no'got K'druz'ba 2-0
Rith'chazh Irgo'ba - SC Firm 4-2

Quarter-finals:

Roegrow Athletic - Vimesbairn United 5-6 on penalties, score aet: 1-1. Score 90 mins: 1-1 (Vimesbairn United is the cup team of the Street - after holing out in a great effort, including a late equaliser from Pete Nourse, they got what they wanted in the shoot-out)
Rith'chazh Irgo'ba - Keynesville 4-5 on penalties, score aet: 1-1. Score 90 mins: 1-1 (Keynesville in the semis - impressive going, though the draw was very, very easy)
Chesham Rangers - Vimesbairn Athletic 0-2 (Athletic with no problems, Alan Canning scoring twice for the visitors as they set their sights on their third final)
Jotneheim Mountains AFC - SK Berget 4-1 (Mountains - now the favourite for their third title in three years, and the second Cup title in two)

Semi-finals:

Jotneheim Mountains AFC - Vimesbairn Athletic 3-5 on penalties, score aet: 1-1. Score 90 mins: 1-1 (yet again a Vimesbairn team hole out in penalties, Sheen keeping his cool to set the fourth penalty after Boeing missed for the Mountains, and Gypsum blasted his effort over - rendering the last penalty redundant)
Keynesville - Vimesbairn United 0-2 (United took advantage of an easy draw, Vanessa Carpenter scoring one and Juan Santiago the other, as another Athletic - United final beckons)

Final:

Vimesbairn United - Vimesbairn Athletic 1-0
1-0 Carpenter 71
Vimesbairn National Stadium - attendance: 128,541

For the third time in the Cup's history, the two Vimesbairn teams had reached the Cup final. For the third time this season, the two teams met, Athletic having a 1-1-0 record in the league. For the third time in Cup finals, Vimesbairn United went off victorious. Despite Athletic arguably having the better team in recent years, and having overcome more impressive opposition (they eliminated both the favourites, Harewood and Jotneheim, before reaching the final), they just couldn't put away their chances. Hugo Ramirez was left to rue the shot he blasted over the bar with five minutes from time, as yet again, an ageing Bedistani female did the job for United in the Cup final. Seven seasons ago, it was Mallie Winiecki. This time, it was Vanessa Carpenter, who was cheered on by 70,000 jubilant United fans - who had waited for many a season for a chance to finally be called "glory-hunters" again.

Compound League - highlights

Matchday 2:

Vimesbairn United - Jotneheim Mountains AFC 3-0
1-0 Nourse 9, 2-0 Santiago 37, 3-0 Santiago 40

Juan Santiago was again the Starblaydi hero of Vimesbairn United, as United recovered after a sloppy start at Grakh'nakh. With a 3-0 victory, secured in the first half, they made sure that the feeling of the Mountains as a superior side in Streetian football was eradicated - at least in Vimesbairn. Meanwhile, Harewood recorded their second successive 3-0 victory, propelling them to the top of the table.

Matchday 4:

Laf'goh'lith K'druz'ba - Grakh'nakh K'druz'ba 0-1
0-1 E Stonelover 74

Amazingly a top-of-the-table clash - amazingly, because both these teams have done little else than win a D'gaiz'nigh trophy and reach a cup final. However, both were on a three-game unbeaten streak, and one of these teams would lead the league after tonight's match. Surprisingly, it was Grakh'nakh, especially as they were the away side in the game. Young right winger Einar Stonelover settled the matter fifteen minutes from time, allowing Grakh'nakh a short period in the limelight. It wouldn't last long - the next week they lost 2-3 at home to last year's champions Rizh'peith, but they did lead the league for two weeks.

Matchday 6:

Vimesbairn Athletic - Chesham Rangers 6-1
0-1 Peterson 8, 1-1 Womble 19, 2-1 Hall 38, 3-1 Ramirez 40, 4-1 Ramirez 64, 5-1 al-Axewielder 74, 6-1 Ramirez 84

We all knew Chesham were bad. However, they had scraped through with a couple of improbable wins, lastly a 1-0 home win over R'dhuz'lith, and were actually ninth in the table. They were cruelly exposed by an efficient and ruthless Athletic team, however, who showed that they wanted to be in the running for this year's League trophy. After conceding an early goal to Olivia Peterson, they never looked back, and 6-1 wasn't a goal too little. Hugo Ramirez netted a hat-trick, sending him up on top of the Golden Boot list with five goals, and Athletic went from sixth to second place, trailing Harewood by two goals.

Matchday 7:

Grakh'nakh K'druz'ba - Harewood FC 4-0
1-0 Johnstone 11, 2-0 I Stonelover 29, 3-0 Johnstone 74, 4-0 E Stonelover 80

There is talent in Grakh'nakh - and they showed it today. Harewood were leading the league before this match, now they plummeted to fifth, after being humiliated by a fitter, stronger, and cleverer Grakh'nakh side. Alan Johnstone, their lone striker, netted two goals while the Stonelover brothers shared one each. Grakh'nakh were back in contention.

Matchday 9:

Vimesbairn United - Harewood FC 4-2
0-1 N McLavish 9 pen, 1-1 Santiago 23, 2-1 Wallett 37, 2-2 Craven 38, 3-2 Santiago 49, 4-2 Carpenter 74

United had taken the league lead the previous week with a 5-1 demolition of U'dh'gazh'dukh, and they continued the trend here. Scintillating football gave them a deserved 4-2 victory over a strong, fighting Harewood side, who unfortunately couldn't convert their chances into goals. Juan Santiago could, scoring two, and giving United a relatively comfortable three-point cushion - to Grakh'nakh, of all things.

Matchday 11:

Vimesbairn Athletic - Vimesbairn United 2-1
1-0 Hall 18, 2-0 al-Axewielder 47, 2-1 Wallett 72

United relinquished their league lead with a disappointing loss in the derby with Athletic. At the VCG, United were arguably robbed of a penalty shout in the first half, and that also robbed them of some of the spirit to fight. Athletic got a 2-0 lead through long shots from Hall and al-Axewielder, and even a late rally from United couldn't save them. Harewood, despite many tough losses recently, came back with a 4-0 win over Upperborough and regained the league lead - but, in fairness, eight teams were within four points.

Matchday 13:

Rizh'peith K'druz'ba - Harewood FC 2-1
0-1 Saggers 19, 1-1 Spearthrower 66, 2-1 Stronginthearm 83

Just as everyone had counted Rizh'peith out of the running, they came up with a victory to send them right back in it - and everyone else too. Harewood had opened up a one-point gap after last week, and all looked to be going according to plan when Eric Saggers netted one past a disappointed Mark Ewood. Rizh'peith didn't give up the fight, however, and should have had 1-1 by half-time - instead, their reward came in the second half, allowing them to stay within three points of the league lead. Amazingly, Harewood and Vimesbairn Athletic were tied on points, goal difference and goals scored - but Harewood were ahead with seven wins, to Athletic's six.

Matchday 14:

Upperborough FC - K'haz'bak K'druz'ba 2-5
0-1 Kerr 21, 0-2 Swytherton 38, 0-3 O Spearthrower 44, 0-4 B Spearwielder 66, 1-4 Chitterling 73, 1-5 Kerr 84, 2-5 Gamwich 90+1

Bottom struggles can be entertaining too. Upperborough were twelfth, K'haz'bak fourteenth, and both teams needed a creative spark to get out of the swamp. That materialised itself in 18-year-old left winger Bjorn Spearwielder, from K'haz'bak, as John Swytherton continued his miserable league form. Spearwielder assisted two goals, scoring one, and put Upperborough out of it. Not even two late goals could save them from 0-4 with 24 minutes remaining. However, both sides looked fixed in the relegation zone.

Matchday 17:

Vimesbairn Athletic - Harewood FC 1-0
1-0 Ramirez 74

There's just no stopping Hugo Ramirez and Athletic. After wresting the league lead from Harewood on goal difference three weeks earlier, they now finally managed to get a gap, taking advantage of home soil to earn a two-point lead over Jotneheim and sending, it seemed, Harewood out of the running. In a classic six-pointer, it was tight, close and with fierce fighting, resulting in eight yellow cards in total. However, Athletic proved victorious thanks to Ramirez' long toe that met a cross from al-Axewielder sixteen minutes from time.

Matchday 21:

Jotneheim Mountains AFC - Harewood FC 3-4
1-0 Boeing 18, 2-0 Cowan 38, 2-1 Andreassen 44, 2-2 Taylor 55 pen, 2-3 Celestite 71, 3-3 Law 84, 3-4 Taylor 88

Another six-pointer, though slightly different from the last one. Both sides trailed Athletic by a fair amount of points and needed a victory if they wanted to stay in the running. An early goal from Boeing opened the game up, and the pendulum swung between both teams before Harewood's Ryan Collins eventually pushed a ball over the line after Qurat had given a rare rebound. The Harewood win gave Athletic a glorious opportunity, which they squandered with a 1-1 draw at Likh'gokh - although they still had a five-point lead.

Matchday 23:

R'dhuz'lith K'druz'ba - Harewood FC 2-5
0-1 Saggers 18, 0-2 Saggers 38, 1-2 Olafslayer 44, 1-3 Taylor 48 pen, 1-4 Puttick 74 og, 1-5 Saggers 81, 2-5 Stubbs 87

All of a sudden, Harewood's play was back to work. Granted, R'dhuz'lith were but a shadow of the team that took last year's title, but Harewood needed the win and the big goal difference, and they took it in style. The often taunted Eric Saggers, often said "not to be able to score if the goal was the size of a clacks tower" made a hat-trick, and Harewood were still in the fight, trailing Athletic by three points after they took a solid 2-0 victory in the Mountains. Meanwhile, Upperborough were unquestionably doomed to last place, having notched up only 15 points in their 23 league matches.

Matchday 24:

Vimesbairn United - Vimesbairn Athletic 1-1
0-1 Ramirez 33, 1-1 Carpenter 79 pen

There's one thing United fans want most of all apart from their own team winning the league. Ensuring that Athletic don't. Vimesbairn Athletic were within three games of a major title, leading the league by two points, and with Harewood struggling to beat already-relegated Upperborough at home, something had to be done. And indeed, it was. A benevolent referee gave Vanessa Carpenter a penalty when she was fouled by Brian Gurshley, and she took it herself - resulting in an all-important goal that narrowed Athletic's gap from four to two points. It was just Harewood and Athletic now.

Matchday 25:

K'haz'bak K'druz'ba - Vimesbairn United 3-0
1-0 Stonelover 8, 2-0 Kerr 22, 3-0 Kerr 74

The relegation battle was decided in this match, with K'haz'bak notching up another three-goal victory. In theory, U'dh'gazh'dukh could go down if Laf'goh'lith or Chesham won, but they were playing Chesham at home, after all, and had everything under control. The United players' minds seemed focused on the Cup final already, having done their job in perventing an Athletic win - they went down 1-2 to R'dhuz'lith, and thus had a one-point lead going into the last game - a home match with relegated Upperborough.

Matchday 26:

Vimesbairn Athletic - Upperborough FC 5-2
1-0 Peters 11, 2-0 Caddick 38, 2-1 Pomsville 42, 2-2 Cummings 48 og, 3-2 Canning 66, 4-2 Canning 84, 5-2 Ramirez 89

Emphatic. Granted, Upperborough had nothing to fight for, and Harewood stuffed up at home to Rizh'peith - allowing them to take a third place. Still, Athletic knew little about this, as they showed up some magnificent determination in the second half. They had been pegged back to 2-2 after Callum Cummings had nodded the ball in his own net, but Alan Canning finally showed why he was in the national team with some cheeky dribbles, two goals, and one assist to Ramirez' final 5-2 goal. Athletic became the fifth team to write their name on the League trophy in as many yeasr - their first silverware in twelve seasons of trying - and in the end, the margin became a comfortable four points.

Matchday 26:

U'dh'gazh'dukh K'druz'ba - Chesham Rangers 1-0
1-0 Olafursson 44

Enough said - U'dh'gazh'dukh was the better team and saved their place in the league comfortably. A draw would have been enough, but Petter Olafursson secured the victory just before half-time, as the spirit went out of Chesham. With seven points in the autumn half of the season, Rangers would have to prepare for another season of qualifiers.

Vimesbairn Athletic 26 14 8 4 47-25 50
Harewood FC 26 14 4 8 47-33 46
Rizh'peith K'druz'ba 26 13 3 10 42-38 42
Vimesbairn United 26 13 2 11 48-35 41
Jotneheim Mountains AFC 26 11 8 7 35-28 41
Grakh'nakh K'druz'ba 26 12 4 10 40-35 40
Likh'gokh K'druz'ba 26 9 9 8 26-24 36
KI Lanthanate 26 10 6 10 39-37 36
R'dhuz'lith K'druz'ba 26 9 7 10 31-36 34
U'dh'gazh'dukh K'druz'ba 26 7 12 7 35-46 33
K'haz'bak K'druz'ba 26 8 7 11 37-45 31
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Laf'goh'lith K'druz'ba 26 7 6 13 30-39 27 Relegation Qualifiers
Chesham Rangers 26 8 3 15 33-48 27 Relegation Qualifiers
Upperborough FC 26 4 7 15 36-57 19 Relegation Qualifiers

Human Premiership

Roegrow Athletic wanted Compound football back to the Grass Patch, and with great football and a massive goal difference (they beat Ridley Athletic 6-1 and Walton Wanderers 6-0, among other good results), they led the league by two points at summer break. Into the autumn, they dominated more and more, and secured promotion qualifiers with two games to spare - while FC 1698 and FC Quagnell fought for the second spot. With FC 1698 losing 1-5 at home on the penultimate matchday, things looked grim, and Quagnell took the second spot thanks to a 3-2 win over Ridley Athletic. Osshill United had the chance to save themselves, but lost 0-4 at Lindegard, and finished next-to-last - ahead of Oaksfield, who had an awful season. Utterwich SC and Birchwood FC promoted from Division 1.

Roegrow Athletic 30 18 5 7 75-39 59 Promotion Qualifiers
FC Quagnell 30 17 6 7 70-50 57 Promotion Qualifiers
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FC of 1698 30 17 5 8 66-52 56
AC Swyton 30 16 2 12 63-49 50
Lindegard FK 30 14 8 8 57-49 50
Vimesbairn Cricket FC 30 13 7 10 65-57 46
Ridley Athletic 30 12 6 12 73-73 42
Bear Crossing 30 11 8 11 61-59 41
Keynesville 30 10 8 12 62-68 38
Toon Eagles 30 11 5 14 59-67 38
Walton Wanderers 30 8 11 11 54-65 35
Lyttlewood 30 10 4 16 55-81 34
Chapham Rovers 30 10 4 16 52-62 34
Twiddlehampton Town 30 9 6 15 52-55 33
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Osshill United 30 7 9 14 51-69 30 Relegated
Oaksfield Athletic 30 5 10 15 46-66 25 Relegated

D'gaiz'nigh K'druz'ba B'zugda'hiara

Chard'hazh Irgo'ba were completely dominant in the summer, winning ten games and drawing two of their first thirteen to open up a nine-point gap to Zakh'lith and A'grah'wah. They went nine games unbeaten from matchday 7 to 15, and in short, completely dominated the league - until they hit the wall with five games to go. All of a sudden, they failed to win a single match, drawing one and losing three - and Zakh'lith took the league lead before the last game, before which both teams had secured qualifier spots. In the relegation zone, U'paha'ni and Lindu'goor were helplessly lost. The Department had set up a magnificent league final between an out-of-form Chard'hazh and slightly-less-out-form Zakh'lith - but unfortunately, it was vastly one-sided. Zakh'lith failed to score a goal on home soil, but conceded four, thus ending up second in the table. Zha'pach'goh Irgo'ba and U'ruth'niki K'druz'ba were promoted.

Chard'hazh Irgo'ba 26 15 4 7 63-44 49 Promotion Qualifiers
Zakh'lith K'druz'ba 26 14 4 8 68-50 46 Promotion Qualifiers
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Izh'no'got K'druz'ba 26 13 5 8 56-44 44
Hin'drokhi K'druz'ba 26 13 4 9 55-49 43
Sto'kh'darakha Roh'nidh'ba 26 12 6 8 63-50 42
G'ch'perykh Irgo'ba 26 11 6 9 54-50 39
A'grah'wah K'druz'ba 26 9 8 9 55-54 35
A'zha'nith K'druz'ba 26 10 5 11 59-63 35
Rith'chazh Irgo'ba 26 10 5 11 52-58 35
Li'gzoh'akh Roh'nidh'ba 26 9 6 11 55-53 33
Stien'perykh K'druz'ba 26 7 9 10 61-68 30
Ryth'waha K'druz'ba 26 8 5 13 47-65 29
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Lin'du'goor K'druz'ba 26 7 6 13 42-60 27 Relegated
U'paha'ni K'druz'ba 26 6 3 17 49-71 21 Relegated

Aargrogah Advanced League

Petrolite looked on course for their third title in four seasons, and didn't disappoint their fans - they won with two matches to spare as Permanganate lost too many matches and had to concentrate on the qualifier battle with everyone else. With two matches to spare, seven teams were within four points - an unbelievably even league. Surprisingly, though, it was SK Alpine - newly promoted - who took the second qualifier spot after beating Dvergidrott and sending them to qualifiers. Point/Grunt saved their face with a 3-2 win over Granite, who finished last.

Petrolite 28 14 7 7 61-51 49 Promotion Qualifiers
SK Alpine 28 11 7 10 64-67 40 Promotion Qualifiers
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CA Permanganate 28 12 2 14 56-54 38
Point/Grunt AC 28 9 10 9 53-56 37
SK Berget 28 10 7 11 47-48 37
SC Firm 28 10 7 11 55-57 37
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IK Dvergidrott 28 9 9 10 57-60 36 Aargrogah Play-offs
Granite CA 28 9 7 12 52-52 34 Aargrogah Play-offs

Promotion Qualifiers

No side managed to win their first two games, so it was even from the start, but Chard'hazh and Zakh'lith broke free on matchday 3 and held their lead for a couple of days. When both crashed to human teams on matchday 5, though, they had to relinquish the lead - Upperborough took over, although the table was too close for comfort. Zakh'lith got an important 5-3 win on matchday 6 and stayed in the running, while Chesham Rangers lost 0-3 and fell to sixth place - out of the running and perhaps in for relegation. However, with a 3-0 victory over Upperborough on matchday 7, they were right back in it. Laf'goh'lith were the only team that was safe, beating Chard'hazh 2-1 on matchday 8, while Upperborough lost a key match 1-2 to Roegrow Athletic - leaving Roegrow in the third place, challenged by Upperborough and Chard'hazh. Roegrow came through comfortably, however, winning their last game 3-2, while Chesham beat Zakh'lith 1-0 to stay up - and Upperborough went down again, perhaps not surprisingly after a dire season where a third round berth in the cup was the highlight.

Laf'goh'lith K'druz'ba 8 6 2 0 15-3 20
Chesham Rangers 8 5 2 1 16-7 17
Roegrow Athletic 8 5 0 3 15-15 15 Promoted
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Chard'hazh Irgo'ba 8 4 2 2 16-10 14
Upperborough FC 8 3 2 3 15-14 11 Relegated
Zakh'lith K'druz'ba 8 3 1 4 13-14 10
FC of 1698 8 2 2 4 16-22 8
SK Alpine 8 1 1 6 11-23 4
Petrolite 8 1 0 7 6-15 3

Aargrogah Troll Play-offs:

IK Dvergidrott - Steinlager Aargrogah 1-4
Granite CA - BC Dichromate 2-1
Steinlager Aargrogah promoted, IK Dvergidrott relegated

Cockbill Street

06-05-2005, 21:35

Wilson, Widdleston To Street
Ramirez Frustrated With Lack of Confidence

In a flurry of recent transfers, Streetian clubs have decided to strengthen before the prospective 1730 season. Andrew Widdleston - forgotten in Melmond until recently - has decided to leave for better money in Grakh'nakh K'druz'ba, a club looking to challenge the top after their fine sixth-place last year. Meanwhile, Likh'gokh has seen the need to strengthen, and has bought Trevor Wilson from Druida for a whopping transfer fee of AM$2.5 million. Wilson is a creative midfielder that usually plays together with Ricky Mallon in the central midfield of Druida's national team, and coincidentally will play Cockbill Street's national team in the World Cup in Liverpool England.

Meanwhile, Hugo Ramirez, last year's top scorer in the Compound League, is outraged at not being selected in the Fmjphoenix AOCAF squad. "I mean, what's a man gotta do - I've scored goals in one of the three best leagues of the world, and yet they don't notice me. It's pathetic, and if this doesn't get changed soon, I'm considering changing my citizenship." Fmjphoenix managers declined to comment.

THIS JUST IN: Lyku Sykex, 24 year old forward from Rejistania's Hetkali Hetaki and also forward on the Rejistanian team (yes, they do exist - though their priests are trying to ban it), has been exchanged with Orson Kent from Roegrow Athletic in a like-for-like deal. Sykex is rumoured to be ecstatic about going to a country where "attacking isn't all about trying to run after a long ball wildly cleared by your eight-back line", while Kent is equally excited by the prospect of the vast amount of money earned by the defenders in the theocracy.

Thus, the amount of foreign professionals in the Street has increased to eighteen before the 1730 season - indubitably a record for the Compound League (although one, Iret Hiria, still plays in the D'gaiz'nigh). Likh'gokh K'druz'ba and Jotneheim Mountains share the honour of having most foreigners - both having three, Likh'gokh possessing the rights of Syku Lyku (Rejistania), Trevor Wilson (Druida) and Barry Alphonso (Sarzonia), while Jotneheim own the services of Thomas Boeing (Lethislavania), Roman Bingk (Sjwitz) and Marcus Astin (Nova Britannicus)

Rejistania

06-05-2005, 21:39

Much action on the rejistani transfer market

After the tactics of the H1SR teams were drastically improved, many strikers were no longer needed in the H1SR teams. Some found already new clubs to play for:
* Syku Isita of Sen-La-Sa~o Relekhati was transferred to the starblaydian club Widdrington Wolves.
* Sike~nni~l Vanataraselidene's contract with Na~ovi Sekhika ran out and he found a new club in Nova Britannica: Tuncastle Rovers.
* The former Hetkali Hetaki player Xaki H~sera will most likely move to the H2SR club Ivanakendi Kamex. In the time before the tactic change, he was seen as talented, but in the new age, only few strikers are needed.
* National player Lyku Sykex from Hetkali Hetaki left Team Belmore for Cockbill Street's club Roegrow Athletic in a swap deal. Defender Orson Kent from the tactically and technically medieval country Cockbill Street will come to Hetaki instead. He said to a reporter of the Update: "There are just no one willing to play defense and it's gonna cost us at some point. Nor are we paid as well as strikers in the [Streetian] Premiership* either. It's a total disgrace and I have decided to leave for a country where they actually rate defenders."

*a divisasi of the Streetian second league

Fimble loving peoples

07-05-2005, 12:19

After years in silence, the FLP FA have decided to let their league be viewable by all. The decision came over halfway through the season, and after last years top 2 teams already played in international competition.

The table currently stands as:

FLP League I

Team Pld W D L F A GD Pts
Earlsford Rangers 10 8 0 2 23 11 12 24
Backstaffen United 10 7 0 3 24 8 16 21
Lyton 10 6 0 4 15 13 2 18
Central City 10 4 2 4 13 11 2 14
Depp Town 10 4 2 4 13 14 -1 14
Talestown 10 4 1 5 15 22 -7 13
Denton Rangers 10 4 0 6 9 16 -7 12
Holycove Rovers 10 3 2 5 12 18 -6 11
Skelton united 10 2 4 4 10 12 -2 10
Scythe 10 2 1 7 11 21 -10 7

Unsurprisingly, Earlsford and Backstaffen dominate the league. But astonishingly the small town team of Lyton are keeping pace with them. Newly promoted teams Central City and Depp Town make up the rest of the top half.
Scythe, after a top half finish last season have found themselves floundering at the bottom of the table. Denton, who lost 5 successive games at the start of the season before scoring a single goal, have put the engines into overtime and have forced their way up the table. It' anyones guess how the season will pan out from here.

There is also talk of the league opening up to foreign players, though this is unlikely to occur before the end of the season.

Rejistania

08-05-2005, 21:22

Message from the main hanta-inikresaist temple of Rejistania (which is the provisional government):

May you be blessed,

To promote the glorious defensive tactics, the ASR decides to start a tournament only for international top teams, which use karelan or slightly karelan tactics. The name of this tournament is "xamjona'het divensi'he'ny" or in English: "Defenders Cup". The prize for the winning team will be 2 billion lil'kansu'ny. Requirements for participation:
* the team has to play in the 1st national (or transnational) league.
* The team has played most (50% or more) of its league games with 5 or more defenders
* only 2 teams per nation can sign up, the first 2 signed up are taken.
The rejistanian teams Karela Lines and Najajara Ynu already signed up before the news about this tournament were officially released. Will your team too?

Yours Sincerely,
High Priest Kaxada

OOC: yet another attempt to make a CL in NS.

Cockbill Street

08-05-2005, 22:01

1730 Season

Commander's Cup:

First Round

AC Swyton - Lyttlewood 2-1 aet, score 90 mins: 1-1
Chard'hazh Irgo'ba - Bear Crossing 2-1
Toon Eagles - Walton Wanderers 1-2
Point/Grunt AC - Hin'drokhi K'druz'ba 4-2
Petrolite - SK Berget 1-2
Roegrow Athletic - Upperborough FC 2-3 (Upperborough got revenge for getting relegated last year - Roegrow are heading for another tough season)
U'ruth'niki K'druz'ba - Sto'kh'darakha Roh'nidh'ba 2-3
Twiddlehampton Town - A'grah'wah K'druz'ba 2-3
SK Alpine - Granite CA 4-3
Utterwich SC - Birchwood FC 2-0
FC Quagnell - CA Permanganate 3-2 aet, score 90 mins: 2-2
Vimesbairn Cricket FC - Ryth'waha K'druz'ba 3-1 aet, score 90 mins: 1-1
Chesham Rangers - Keynesville 1-2 (Rangers embarrass themselves in front of their home crowd, cup team Keynesville continuing their run)
Chapham Rovers - Izh'no'got K'druz'ba 2-0
Steinlager Aargrogah - A'zha'nith K'druz'ba 4-1 (Impressive effort from Steinlager against a mid-table D'gaiz'nigh team)
SC Firm - Zha'pach'goh Irgo'ba 3-5
Ridley Athletic - Lindegard FK 2-3
G'ch'perykh Irgo'ba - Li'gzoh'akh Roh'nidh'ba 0-1
FC of 1698 - Zakh'lith K'druz'ba 4-2
Rith'chazh Irgo'ba - Stien'perykh K'druz'ba 1-3

Second Round

Vimesbairn United - R'dhuz'lith K'druz'ba 2-3 (United never anywhere near it as they crumbled in their home match with R'dhuz'lith)
Steinlager Aargrogah - AC Swyton 1-3
Utterwich SC - SK Alpine 3-4
Sto'kh'darakha Roh'nidh'ba - Lindegard FK 3-2
Laf'goh'lith K'druz'ba - Li'gzoh'akh Roh'nidh'ba 2-0
U'dh'gazh'dukh K'druz'ba - Chapham Rovers 2-0
Harewood FC - Vimesbairn Athletic 2-1 aet, score 90 mins: 1-1 (Athletic became the second Cup finalist from last year to be knocked out - in the league, 1-1 away woud have pleased them, here, stamina ran out)
KI Lanthanate - Point/Grunt AC 2-1
Keynesville - K'haz'bak K'druz'ba 0-3
FC of 1698 - SK Berget 3-1
Grakh'nakh K'druz'ba - A'grah'wah K'druz'ba 3-1 aet, score 90 mins: 1-1
Likh'gokh K'druz'ba - Chard'hazh Irgo'ba 3-2 aet, score 90 mins: 2-2 (one of four teams to win in extra time, Trevor Wilson scored the winning goal with six minutes remaining in the Likh'gokh D'gazh'dukh)
Walton Wanderers - Stien'perykh K'druz'ba 3-2 aet, score 90 mins: 2-2
Upperborough FC - Rizh'peith K'druz'ba 6-5 on penalties, score aet: 1-1. Score 90 mins: 1-1 (Upperborough squeeze through to yet another round, winning after Rizh'peith skied their fifth penalty)
Vimesbairn Cricket FC - Zha'pach'goh Irgo'ba 1-3
Jotneheim Mountains AFC - FC Quagnell 2-0

Third Round

FC of 1698 - Zha'pach'goh Irgo'ba 4-1 (1698 have sneaked through to the quarter-finals rather comfortably, winning every match by two goals and being one of the better teams)
Sto'kh'darakha Roh'nidh'ba - Likh'gokh K'druz'ba 2-1 (Likh'gokh's team is a shadow of themselves this year - first they needed extra time to beat Chard'hazh, admittedly D'gaiz'nigh champions twice in a row, then they are outplayed by an even more mediocre team from the same league)
SK Alpine - Laf'goh'lith K'druz'ba 0-1
Jotneheim Mountains AFC - Upperborough FC 8-7 on penalties, score aet: 1-1. Score 90 mins: 1-1 (Upperborough in yet another thriller - they led 4-3 after four penalties, missed the fifth, then all scored three in a row before Upperborough skied their ninth one over the bar)
KI Lanthanate - R'dhuz'lith K'druz'ba 1-0
Grakh'nakh K'druz'ba - Walton Wanderers 3-0 (Grakh'nakh look reasonably solid - 6-1 in two cup games, though they've needed extra time once)
U'dh'gazh'dukh K'druz'ba - AC Swyton 3-2
Harewood FC - K'haz'bak K'druz'ba 2-1 aet, score 90 mins: 1-1 (no shocks in the last four games, and six Compound teams are in the quarter-finals)

Quarter-Finals:

Jotneheim Mountains AFC - FC of 1698 3-5 on penalties, score aet: 1-1. Score 90 mins: 1-1 (Jotneheim can't exploit the penalties this time around, Boeing and Bingk failed to score goals and they were thoroughly punished)
Laf'goh'lith K'druz'ba - KI Lanthanate 3-1 (Lanthanate deservedly knocked out by a stronger team, Laf'goh'lith have been very solid, though also very boring)
Harewood FC - U'dh'gazh'dukh K'druz'ba 5-6 on penalties, score aet: 2-2. Score 90 mins: 2-2 (yet again, one of the favourites bow out on penalties - U'dh'gazh'dukh looked weak on paper, but got two goals on Harewood's good keeper van Oosterom and they drew the lucky lot)
Sto'kh'darakha Roh'nidh'ba - Grakh'nakh K'druz'ba 1-2 (Grakh'nakh prevail in a tough away match)

Semi-Finals:

FC of 1698 - Grakh'nakh K'druz'ba 1-0 (1698 - the cup shock deluxe. Winning five successive games, eliminating two Compound teams, and their striker Sam Williamson was hailed as a hero)
Laf'goh'lith K'druz'ba - U'dh'gazh'dukh K'druz'ba 2-0 aet, score 90 mins: 0-0 (a close game was decided when U'dh'gazh'dukh ran themselves out, Anwar Blod netting two for Laf'goh'lith just before the half-time in extra time and coming to their second cup final in five seasons)

Final:

FC of 1698 - Laf'goh'lith K'druz'ba 2-0
1-0 Williamson 8, 2-0 Goldaxe 78
Vimesbairn National Stadium - attendance: 74,194

After last year's record attendance, people simply refused to turn up for a Premiership side reaching the Cup final - the first time a lower league team had reached the Cup final for seven seasons, when Path'nie made it only to lose 0-1 to Harewood (and, incidentally, relegated the next season). However, FC 1698 went one further. Having lifted the Premiership trophy four seasons ago, they now won comfortably in a half-empty stadium, Sam Williamson and Petteri Goldaxe securing their first major title ever - and perhaps hope of promotion for the smaller of the Harewood clubs. Laf'goh'lith were, yet again, robbed of a title - though this time, it was because they didn't play good enough football. Anwar Blod, the recently acquired Nedalian, said after the match that "we underestimated them - they clearly had a better team than we thought and we got punished for it."

Compound League

Matchday 2

Vimesbairn Athletic - Rizh'peith K'druz'ba 0-2 (0-1)
0-1 Martínez 11, 0-2 Cawdron 48

Zack Martínez and Sarah Cawdron, the two stars of the Rizh'peith club, were heroes as Rizh'peith stole three points in a close game at the VCG. The league champions of the two last seasons brought up an entertaining game, and even at 0-2, Athletic didn't give up, and only a great effort from Mark Ewood saved Rizh'peith. With the win, Athletic fell down to eleventh place in the table, while Rizh'peith were third behind Harewood and K'haz'bak.

Matchday 3

Rizh'peith K'druz'ba - K'haz'bak K'druz'ba 5-1 (3-0)
1-0 Cavedweller 18, 2-0 Nicholson 33, 3-0 Goldaxe 40, 4-0 Cavedweller 66, 4-1 Kerr 68, 5-1 Stronginthearm 75

Rizh'peith were third before this match, K'haz'bak first, after K'haz'bak had enjoyed clean sheets against Roegrow (4-0) and Laf'goh'lith (1-0). However, Rizh'peith wanted to impress their home crowd, and put on a show of grand attacking football. It was 3-0 by half-time, and the team just rolled over K'haz'bak - just like expected. Rizh'peith went past Harewood on goal difference on the top of the table, while K'haz'bak fell to fourth.

Matchday 4

Harewood FC - Vimesbairn Athletic 2-1 (0-1)
0-1 Ramirez 18, 1-1 Orr 49, 2-1 Orr 74

Many Vimesbairners thought Athletic's problems were over when they struggled to a 2-1 victory at U'dh'gazh'dukh, sending them up to seventh place in the table. And after a first half where they completely dominated, no one would have doubted that they would at least get one point from their match. But Tony Orr, the new Bedistani recruit, thought otherwise. Helped by an array of good passes, he scored two goals in behind Athletic's promising keeper, Niall Sandford, who had his work cut out in the second half. Thus, two teams had four successive victories - Rizh'peith continued their streak with a fine 3-2 win away at Likh'gokh.

Matchday 5

Jotneheim Mountains AFC - Laf'goh'lith K'druz'ba 1-5 (0-3)
0-1 Blod 19, 0-2 Blod 39, 0-3 Blod 44, 0-4 Stonethrower 59, 1-4 Boeing 75, 1-5 Blod 90+1

Anwar Blod scored four goals and continued his trend in Nedalia of being the best player in a poor team. Laf'goh'lith were eighth in the table with four points, having lost two games before this round, while Jotneheim were on a three-match unbeaten streak, having recovered from an initial shock of losing to Chesham Rangers. But in this match, everything went wrong. Blod smelled the blood of Jotneheim's and the Streetian national team's keeper, Simon Qurat, who didn't exactly have a terrific day at work, as he conceded just as many goals as he had in the four previous matches. Jotneheim fell behind Laf'goh'lith in the table, to eighth, while Rizh'peith finally lost - to Grakh'nakh away - so that Harewood took over at the top of the league.

Roegrow Athletic - Vimesbairn United 4-2 (2-0)
1-0 Silverwood 29, 2-0 Einarsson 38 og, 2-1 Santiago 49, 3-1 Kenway 51, 3-2 Levy 74, 4-2 Briyjao 80

United's fifth match without a win, and their second loss in a row, sent them rock bottom of the table. On paper, Roegrow have looked strong for many seasons, but their team just hasn't gelled - but today, they did that. Every time United threatened to come close to a draw, Roegrow sent them out of it just afterwards. Despite the convincing victory, Roegrow's defence still posed concerns, with 13 conceded goals in five games - but in glimpses, they had shown their potential.

Matchday 9

Jotneheim Mountains AFC - KI Lanthanate 3-2 (2-2)
0-1 Hornby 8, 0-2 Olivine 20, 1-2 Astin 29, 2-2 Olenite 40, 3-2 Boeing 69

Before 20 minutes had gone of the Battle of the Rocks, Lanthanate's national players Hornby and Olivine had given them a comfortable 2-0 lead. Jotneheim, already in trouble after four matches without a win - the humiliating 1-5 at home had been followed up by 1-4 to Rizh'peith, 1-1 against U'dh'gazh'dukh, and 1-2 against Harewood - needed their foreign legion to fight as a unit, and a shouting Hammer-fighter on the bench got them back into the match. Marcus Astin's reducing goal on the stroke of half-time gave them hope, while Olenite turned the tables just before half-time. Suddenly, Jotneheim had the momentum, and utilised it in the second half - Thomas Boeing the hero as so many times before with a blistering strike from 15 metres, condemning Lanthanate to the last place with their seventh loss of the season, while Jotneheim recovered to lie tenth, only five points behind K'haz'bak in third.

Vimesbairn United - Harewood FC 2-0 (2-0)
1-0 Santiago 18, 2-0 Disley 41

After a series of poor matches, Harewood had lost the grip on the league lead, and desperately needed a win against a United side that had recovered to twelfth place with two wins since the loss in Roegrow. But Vimesbairn's Juan Santiago wanted it otherwise. One goal and one assist sent United back in contention for a top-three finish, while Harewood lost more to Rizh'peith, who admittedly couldn't get more out of their home match with Roegrow than a 2-2 game.

Matchday 10

Vimesbairn Athletic - Jotneheim Mountains AFC 3-6 (0-4)
0-1 Bingk 19, 0-2 Bingk 23, 0-3 Law 41, 0-4 Cowan 44, 0-5 Orpiment 61, 1-5 Ramirez 70, 2-5 Peters 74, 2-6 Bingk 80, 3-6 Ramirez 89

Roman Bingk's hat-trick propelled Jotneheim up the table in a match that would have been any Rejistanian's nightmare. Athletic were completely overrun, trailing 0-4 by half-time, and the many Jotneheim supporters in Vimesbairn walked happy home from the VCG after Bingk's demolition - which quadrupled his goal-tally this season. With the win, Jotneheim jumped from tenth to eighth, swapping places with Athletic, who fell to tenth - just behind United, the ultimate disappointment.

Matchday 11

Vimesbairn Athletic - Vimesbairn United 2-1 (0-0)
1-0 al-Axewielder 75, 1-1 Tudgay 84, 2-1 Ramirez 90+1

Hugo Ramirez showed the Fmjphoenix selectors the tongue after having decided the Vimesbairn derby - for the first time in three attempts, though he did score a goal on United the last time around. Despite young central defender Steve Tudgay heading in a goal off a corner with six minutes to spare, Athletic didn't give up, and Hugo Ramirez picked up a rebound off the bar to send it behind Obsidian in United's goal. Athletic jumped to seventh place in the table, two points off third place, while United were again sent below the relegation line - and Harewood, losing 0-2 at Roegrow Athletic, now had to catch a six-point gap at the top of the table.

Matchday 13

Rizh'peith K'druz'ba - Harewood FC 0-1 (0-0)
0-1 P McLavish 48

A classic six-pointer. And how fitting that Harewood's indubitably greatest player of all time, Philip McLavish, would give them a shout at winning the league. After Rizh'peith had gone down by 0-2 at home to U'dh'gazh'dukh, Harewood were only trailing by three points, but their solid defence and excellent goalkeeper Mark Ewood posed a problem. In a boring game at Rizh'peith D'gazh'dukh, Harewood got two chances, and scored on one - McLavish got a brilliant pass from his brother Niall, and converted it in style. Thus, Rizh'peith and Harewood were tied on top of the table, three points ahead of Grakh'nakh - while with ten teams within four points from fourth to thirteenth place, anything could happen in the relegation zone, though Lanthanate looked doomed with their nine losses and eight points.

Matchday 15

Chesham Rangers - Harewood FC 4-2 (1-1)
1-0 Roberts 32, 1-1 N McLavish 39, 2-1 Peterson 49, 3-1 Peterson 59, 3-2 Orr 70, 4-2 Peterson 84

Harewood had just acquired a league lead with a 5-1 thumping of U'dh'gazh'dukh, and were looking to extend their three-game win streak against bottom strugglers Chesham. But this was Olivia Peterson's night out. Her hat-trick secured a shocking 4-2 win for the Rangers, which strangely enough didn't push Harewood down from the top of the table - what it did do was push Chesham into eighth place in the table, ahead of Vimesbairn United, and three points ahead of the relegation zone.

Rizh'peith K'druz'ba - Vimesbairn Athletic 1-2 (1-1)
0-1 Hall 9, 1-1 H Spearthrower 20, 1-2 Ramirez 79

Yet again, Hugo Ramirez decided a close game, as Vimesbairn Athletic ate their way up to fourth place in the table. With their third straight victory, Athletic were suddenly only five points off Harewood, and they still looked very potent. Rizh'peith's keeper Mark Ewood, earlier so confident, made a massive blunder on Hall's first goal - thus tossing away an opportunity to take back the league lead from Harewood.

Matchday 17

Vimesbairn Athletic - Harewood FC 2-0 (0-0)
1-0 Devine 66, 2-0 Talbot 72

It was defenders' night at the VCG, as Ryan Talbot scored his second goal of the season, picking up a clearance from Ryan Collins and smacking it beautifully into the top corner. That destroyed Harewood's hope of winning this game, a match they had had high hopes for before it started - and in the dressing room at half-time. However, the ball just wouldn't go in, and Athletic snared three points to close the gap at the top to two points - with Rizh'peith having lost on matchday 16, Harewood were looking to get a grip on the league, but they spectacularly failed.

Rizh'peith K'druz'ba - Likh'gokh K'druz'ba 5-0 (2-0)
1-0 Ivarsson 41, 2-0 Ivarsson 44, 3-0 Nicholson 59, 4-0 H Spearthrower 77, 5-0 Martínez 88

Rizh'peith were coming off five matches without a win, and their only point in those five games had come against rock-bottom Lanthanate. Deciding to chuck out some ageing players, Arnar Cavedweller was dropped for 19-year-old Thor Ivarsson. It was an instant success. Ivarsson scored two goals in his first game at Rizh'peith, and was a huge factor in their 5-0 demolition of Likh'gokh - who were now precariously situated in ninth, only three points off relegation.

Matchday 18

KI Lanthanate - Vimesbairn Athletic 2-0 (0-0)
1-0 Cuevo 84, 2-0 Cuevo 87

Just as Athletic were supposed to take the final steps to challenge Harewood and Rizh'peith for the league title, they stumbled. Alejo Cuevo, Lanthanate's 20-year-old midfielder talent, scored two goals in the space of three minutes to send Athletic three points adrift - while Lanthanate jumped on their last chance to survive without qualifiers.

Matchday 21

Laf'goh'lith K'druz'ba - Roegrow Athletic 1-3 (0-1)
0-1 Clarke 37, 0-2 Pickaxe 49, 1-2 A Stonethrower 69, 1-3 Sykex 81

Laf'goh'lith needed a victory, being placed four points below the safe positions, while Roegrow could get out of the red zone for good with a win. With a goal either side of half-time, at psychologically imporant moments, Laf'goh'lith's striker Blod was effectively neutralised, and all of a sudden it was four points to get to thirteenth place. Meanwile, Vimesbairn Athletic wrote themselves out of the title fight with a 2-2 draw agianst Likh'gokh, while Lanthanate extended their unbeaten streak to five as they went above the red zone and into eleventh place.

Matchday 23

Rizh'peith K'druz'ba - Laf'goh'lith K'druz'ba 1-1 (0-0)
0-1 Blod 71, 1-1 Martínez 89

It had been said about Zack Martínez that he was unwilling to bleed for the team. But his diving header to save one point at home against Laf'goh'lith proved differently. Anwar Blod had given the visitors an unlikely lead after a corner-kick, which would see Harewood come up and tie Rizh'peith on points - they were leading 2-1 in R'dhuz'lith. But with two minutes to spare, Martínez came out of nowhere, saving a point - and, as it turned out, a three-point lead, because R'dhuz'lith came back to draw their match 2-2. With that, it became clear that four teams were fighting to avoid the three qualifier spots - with a three-point gap from R'dhuz'lith up to Chesham Rangers and two points between R'dhuz'lith in eleventh and Lanthanate in last place (they had lost two games to fall back), there looked to be a fight between those four.

Matchday 24

Laf'goh'lith K'druz'ba - U'dh'gazh'dukh K'druz'ba 1-0 (1-0)
1-0 Blod 10

This time, Anwar Blod's goal was decisive. Putting forward a toe onto Harald Stonefinder's fine cross was absolutely crucial to winning the six-pointer, while Adam Gilford kept a clean sheet and showed why he's in talks for the next AOCAF squad. Laf'goh'lith jumped up to eleventh place, tied on points with Lanthanate, and one point ahead of R'dhuz'lith who lost another crucial six-pointer 2-4 at Lanthanate.

Matchday 25

Laf'goh'lith K'druz'ba - Harewood FC 2-1 (1-0)
1-0 Beardgrower 18, 1-1 Orr 74, 2-1 Blod 77

The game that sent Harewood out of the title fight. For the third successive match, Anwar Blod scored - for the second successive match, it became decisive. Not despairing after Tony Orr's equaliser, they came forward on a blazing counter-attack as Harewood threw everything forward to get the crucial goal - and Anwar Blod finished it off past an Ivan van Oosterom who was clearly on half-distance. Laf'goh'lith got the three points they wanted down to the red zone and was virtually out of danger.

U'dh'gazh'dukh K'druz'ba - Rizh'peith K'druz'ba 1-2 (0-2)
0-1 H Spearthrower 18, 0-2 H Spearthrower 30, 1-2 Rabalais 71

Hroar Spearthrower scored two goals as Rizh'peith secured the league title by half-time. Rizh'peith knew that their superior goal difference would probably be enough to win the league anyway, and put in their second team in the second half - resulting in Kieran Rabalais getting in a consolation goal for U'dh'gazh'dukh. They were never near the victory, though, and still languished in last place.

Matchday 26

Harewood FC - Rizh'peith K'druz'ba 1-0 (0-0)
1-0 Orr 80

Tony Orr scored the only goal of the match as Harewood beat Rizh'peith 1-0 for the second time this season - yet they couldn't win the other games and thus finished three points behind Rizh'peith in the final table. The win was very deserved, as Orr's goal came following half an hour of strong pressure from Harewood, but Rizh'peith didn't mind - they had won the league for the second time in three years, and Sarah Cawdron could lift what looked likely to be her last trophy.

U'dh'gazh'dukh K'druz'ba - Chesham Rangers 3-2 (1-1)
1-0 Warton 9, 1-1 Carroll 44, 2-1 Rabalais 59, 3-1 Rabalais 66, 3-2 Clayton 70

Chesham Rangers lived dangerously in their last match this season - against already relegated U'dh'gazh'dukh, they were comprehensibly beaten as Kieran Rabalais finally bloomed with two goals in the second half. However, with Lanthanate contriving to lose their home game with Laf'goh'lith thanks to yet another Anwar Blod strike, Chesham stayed up without qualifiers - although tied on goals with R'dhuz'lith.

Final Table

Rizh'peith K'druz'ba 26 16 4 6 52-27 52
Harewood FC 26 15 4 7 44-30 49
Vimesbairn Athletic 26 12 7 7 46-39 43
Grakh'nakh K'druz'ba 26 13 4 9 39-33 43
Jotneheim Mountains AFC 26 10 8 8 41-35 38
K'haz'bak K'druz'ba 26 10 6 10 42-44 36
Vimesbairn United 26 10 5 11 43-44 35
Likh'gokh K'druz'ba 26 9 8 9 36-42 35
Roegrow Athletic 26 9 6 11 37-43 33
Laf'goh'lith K'druz'ba 26 9 5 12 31-30 32
Chesham Rangers 26 7 7 12 36-41 28
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R'dhuz'lith K'druz'ba 26 6 10 10 29-42 28 Relegation Qualifiers
U'dh'gazh'dukh K'druz'ba 26 8 3 15 25-43 27 Relegation Qualifiers
KI Lanthanate 26 7 5 14 36-44 26 Relegation Qualifiers

Top scorers:

Hugo Ramirez, Vimesbairn Athletic 20
Tony Orr, Harewood FC 19
Lyku Sykex, Roegrow Athletic 18
Thomas Boeing, Jotneheim Mountains AFC 17
Hroar Spearthrower, Rizh'peith K'druz'ba 16
Peter Nourse, Vimesbairn United 16
Barry Alphonso, Likh'gokh K'druz'ba 15
Anwar Blod, Laf'goh'lith K'druz'ba 15
Leigh McCann, Grakh'nakh K'druz'ba 14
Ian Kerr, K'haz'bak K'druz'ba 14
Roman Bingk, Jotneheim Mountains AFC 13
Alan Canning, Vimesbairn Athletic 12
Olivia Peterson, Chesham Rangers 12
Taenite, KI Lanthanate 12

Foreigner report:

Bedistan: Gina Zamboni, Grakh'nakh K'druz'ba: By all accounts a solid season, fighting well at full back, and one of the club's best players in a club devoid of stars.
Tony Orr, Harewood FC: Nineteen goals in twenty-six games - cooperating well with Philip McLavish especially, and showed huge potential in his first season. The future is bright for the 21-year-old.
Ryan Talbot, Vimesbairn Athletic: Has to take some of the blame for Athletic's 39 conceded goals, and was pretty poor in a few crucial games. Solid performer over most of the season, but seemed to crumble in the important moments.
Zack Martínez, Rizh'peith K'druz'ba: Won the league, largely due to his inspired efforts. Had to play many games at right wing owing to Sarah Cawdron's excellent performances on the left wing, but did so splendidly. Ten goals to boot. Was named third as Player of the Year.
Vanessa Carpenter, Vimesbairn United: retired.

Nova Britannicus: Marcus Astin, Jotneheim Mountains AFC: solid performance in a mid-table team. Struggled with the defensive effort that was required, but forged good friendships both on and off the pitch with Thomas Boeing and Roman Bingk.

Druida: Trevor Wilson, Likh'gokh K'druz'ba: Owing to the team's mediocre performance, he was largely invisible during the season, but still showed flashes of brilliance. Needs to perform more consistenly, just like the team.

Fmjphoenix: Hugo Ramirez, Vimesbairn Athletic: Yet again top scorer - a massive talent, and only needs one more season to qualify for residence. Christine Andrews has said that "I've never seen a quicker striker."

Lethislavania: Thomas Boeing, Jotneheim Mountains AFC: Perhaps not as stunning a season as earlier, but a thoroughly decent season for the Lethislavanian star. Scoring seventeen goals, always a potent force, but the midfield struggled to help him create enough chances.

Nedalia: Anwar Blod, Laf'goh'lith K'druz'ba: Helped save a struggling team. Scoring goals in the last four games, he helped forge their five-game unbeaten streak towards the end of the season which saved them from rock-bottom to a relatively comfortable tenth place.

Rejistania: Syku Lyku, Likh'gokh K'druz'ba: Same as Trevor Wilson, and was also outshone by the Sarzonian Barry Alphonso. Perhaps struck by va'karela disease.
Lyku Sykex, Roegrow Athletic: Eighteen goals, and he seemed very content with getting away from the H1SR and the theocracy. Lykex was one of the stars of the season, and he played a large part in getting Roegrow from the relegation spot they were predicted and into ninth place.

Sarzonia: Barry Alphonso, Likh'gokh K'druz'ba: Not as many goals as he usually scores for the team, owing to the poor performance in general from his team-mates. Still, 15 goals of 36 is a healthy effort, and Alphonso can be proud of his effort.

Sjwitz: Roman Bingk, Jotneheim Mountains AFC: Once his season got going with the hat-trick against Athletic on matchday 10, Bingk and Boeing were back as the most potent striker pair in the league - only challenged by Ramirez and Canning. Finishing with 13 goals, he and Boeing stood for a whopping 71 % of the total league goals.

Starblaydia: Juan Santiago, Vimesbairn United: Perhaps some stagnation after a fine first season, as United finished in a disappointing seventh spot. However, Santiago scored ten goals, and was named Player of the Year by the United supporters.
Keiran Rabalais, U'dh'gazh'dukh K'druz'ba: His season never really got going until matchday 25, when he scored the consolation goal on league winners Rizh'peith. However, he would be an important player in the qualifiers.
Alejo Cuevo, KI Lanthanate: He couldn't save Lanthanate from relegation qualifiers, but he was a potent offensive force, and with nine goals he certainly made his mark on the league. It is rumoured that Grakh'nakh are after his services.

Turori: Christian Briyjao, Roegrow Athletic: Him and Syku Lykex were the reasons the Grass Patch still sees Compound football next year. With a total of thirteen assists, Briyjao was the key to their attacking play - which many teams figured out by the end of the season, when he waned slightly.
Niauo Yidiea, Sto'kh'darakha Roh'nidh'ba: the left back is getting bored with D'gaiz'nigh football, and his talents have been seen by many high-level clubs. Chesham Rangers are rumoured to be favourites for his signature.

Human Premiership

FC of 1698 showed their intents of fighting in the top well this season, and challenged Upperborough for the title for large portions. The two teams, who were predicted to dominate the league before the season, did exactly that - with six games remaining of the season, there was a point between the two, while Keynesville in third were trailing by six points and for all intents and purposes out of the promotion battle. However, 1698 wrote themselves out of it towards the end. Drawing with Bear Crossing and Lindegard saw them trailing by five points - with Upperborough on a five-match win streak, it looked unlikely to say the least that they would surrender the victory. But they tried - losing 1-2 to former greats Swyton at home nearly did it, but 1698 lost 1-4 at Twiddlehampton, clearly focusing too much on the Cup final awaiting. A 5-2 win over Walton Wanderers rounded off the season, but they still finished three points behind Upperborough. The relegation battle was equally unexciting, Walton and Utterwich being relegated with two matches to spare after Birchwood notched up a 4-3 win over Keynesville that saved their status. Birchwood enjoyed a decent debut season, finishing twelfth with 38 points, and with less points up to fifth place than down to the relegation zone. Walton Wanderers were the disappointment of the season, losing a whopping twenty-two of their thirty league matches, mainly thanks to lack of scoring - they were by a distance the least-scoring team in the league, and deservedly went down. Replacing them in the Premiership were Freetown FC, returning after five years in Division 1, and Goosebury Athletic, a team entirely new to Premiership football, and that only six years ago spent their days in Division 3.

Upperborough FC 30 18 6 6 69-43 60 Promotion Qualifiers
FC of 1698 30 17 6 7 65-46 57 Promotion Qualifiers
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Chapham Rovers 30 15 5 10 65-59 50
FC Quagnell 30 14 7 9 54-45 49
Ridley Athletic 30 14 5 11 69-62 47
Keynesville 30 13 7 10 73-67 46
Twiddlehampton Town 30 14 4 12 61-65 46
AC Swyton 30 13 3 14 71-69 42
Lindegard FK 30 11 8 11 70-59 41
Vimesbairn Cricket FC 30 11 7 12 61-57 40
Toon Eagles 30 11 6 13 66-74 39
Birchwood FC 30 11 5 14 55-64 38
Lyttlewood 30 10 7 13 66-63 37
Bear Crossing 30 9 7 14 50-71 34
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Utterwich SC 30 7 6 17 58-83 27 Relegated
Walton Wanderers 30 7 1 22 45-71 22 Relegated

D'gaiz'nigh K'druz'ba B'zugda'hiara

Rith'chazh Irgo'ba impressed with eleven successive matches without defeat from the get-go, opening up a ten-point gap at the top of the table which it looked impossible to close. The challengers, if there were any, were as usual Zakh'lith and Chard'hazh, as well as Hin'drokhi, who had impressed in some big wins (6-1 over A'grah'wah and 5-2 over Li'gzoh'akh, both away) and lay second in the table at summer break. However, Rith'chazh were unstoppable - by matchday 22, with four games to spare, they'd secured the league title, having won seventeen of their games - having a sixteen-point lead over the aforementioned three teams, who battled for second place and the qualifier spot. Chard'hazh's two wins on matchday 23 and 24 saw them become favourites for that spot, and they secured it with a 6-2 thumping of Ryth'waha one game before the finish - which sent Ryth'waha below the relegation line, along with Stien'perykh, who were trailing A'grah'wah by two points. Those three battled to avoid the relegation, but the battle became anti-climatic - Ryth'waha collapsed yet again with a 0-4 loss to Sto'kh'darakha which sent them straight down, and Stien'perykh just couldn't net a goal against G'ch'perykh. Thus, the two teams that were closest to relegation last season failed the cut this year - Ryth'waha with a whopping 82 goals conceded, with their most embarrassing match being a 1-6 loss at home to Sto'kh'darakha. Lin'du'goor K'druz'ba returned after only one season at the lowest level, while Dozh'gah K'druz'ba was the surprise second promoter in a close fight for the second place.

Rith'chazh Irgo'ba 26 19 2 5 62-39 59 Promotion Qualifiers
Chard'hazh Irgo'ba 26 14 7 5 63-44 49 Promotion Qualifiers
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Izh'no'got K'druz'ba 26 14 3 9 58-40 45
Zakh'lith K'druz'ba 26 13 5 8 63-37 44
Li'gzoh'akh Roh'nidh'ba 26 13 3 10 61-56 42
Hin'drokhi K'druz'ba 26 11 7 8 61-54 40
U'ruth'niki K'druz'ba 26 10 5 11 47-51 35
Sto'kh'darakha Roh'nidh'ba 26 11 1 14 63-54 34
G'ch'perykh Irgo'ba 26 9 6 11 49-54 33
A'zha'nith K'druz'ba 26 9 5 12 45-58 32
Zha'pach'goh Irgo'ba 26 8 6 12 42-51 30
A'grah'wah K'druz'ba 26 7 4 15 47-64 25
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Stien'perykh K'druz'ba 26 6 6 14 43-67 24 Relegated
Ryth'waha K'druz'ba 26 7 2 17 47-82 23 Relegated

Aargrogah Advanced League

At the half-way stage, SK Berget had opened up a lead, and the troll league didn't look as annoyingly close as it was last season, when seven points separated number two from number eight. This year, Steinlager and Granite were firmly planted among the bottom two, while Berget had four points to two-time winners Petrolite. Petrolite lost too many matches in July and August, however, and with one leg to go it was Point/Grunt who had taken over, having taken fifteen of 21 attainable points since spring break and scored bucketloads of goals in the process. With four matches to go, though, Berget had caught up, while Petrolite had managed to get themselves involved in a relegation battle - Steinlager, like everyone expected, were hopelessly lost, but four teams were within two points from fourth to seventh place. In the top three, Point/Grunt, Berget and Alpine still fought for the title, and Point/Grunt lost an important battle with 0-1 at home to Petrolite - and thus trailed Berget by one point going into the last two games, when both had secured promotion qualifier spots. In the relegation zone, it was between Permanganate and Firm now - Permanganate turned 1-3 to 4-3 at home to tie on points and goal difference, but were still in the red on goals scored, while Point/Grunt caught up with Berget with a 2-2 draw at Alpine. However, Point/Grunt lost 1-2 to Steinlager on the final day, only to see Berget achieve the same feat - thus, both teams tied on 47 points, but Point/Grunt won the title on the best goal difference. Meanwhile, Permanganate saved their silicon backsides with a 3-2 win over Alpine that took them above Firm in the table - the team that had avoided the play-offs narrowly for two successive seasons now had to play one of the best teams from the Common League to survive.

Point/Grunt AC 28 13 8 7 59-37 47 Promotion Qualifiers
SK Berget 28 14 5 9 61-50 47 Promotion Qualifiers
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Petrolite 28 12 6 10 55-47 42
SK Alpine 28 12 4 12 59-53 40
Granite CA 28 11 6 11 57-57 39
CA Permanganate 28 10 6 12 47-58 36
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SC Firm 28 10 4 14 53-65 34 Aargrogah Troll Play-offs
Steinlager Aargrogah 28 7 7 14 38-62 28 Aargrogah Troll Play-offs

Promotion Qualifiers

Kieran Rabalais and U'dh'gazh'dukh K'druz'ba was in real trouble after two games, where they had lost 0-2 and 1-3 and were placed eighth in the table - only ahead of Upperborough FC, who had suffered two three-goal defeats and were if possible even further down in the mire. Lanthanate looked solid, winning their first two games 3-1 and 6-1, but because of having a bye match they were only third by matchday 3. On top were Point/Grunt, who had surprisingly beaten U'dh'gazh'dukh and Upperborough, but a 0-0 with SK Berget sent them down a bit. U'dh'gazh'dukh also lost their third match, having had a bye on matchday 3, and with that looked to wave goodbye to Compound action. By matchday 5, four teams had broken away from the pack, and it looked like Chard'hazh, Point/Grunt, R'dhuz'lith and Lanthanate were the teams who challenged. When Lanthanate suffered a loss to R'dhuz'lith on matchday 6, R'dhuz'lith took the lead, while Point/Grunt looked out of it because of having played a game more than everyone else and losing 1-2 to hapless Rith'chazh. U'dh'gazh'dukh were definitely relegated after being thumped 3-2 by Lanthanate, despite a late consolation goal by Rabalais, while Point/Grunt wrote themselves back in the story with a convincing 5-2 defeat of Chard'hazh. Convincing was also Upperborough's 3-0 victory over Lanthanate on matchday 8, which sent them into third place, a point ahead of Lanthanate. R'dhuz'lith secured their spot with a 4-0 thumping of Chard'hazh, while Lanthanate need a big win and luck with the results - they got the first with 5-2 over 1698 Harewood, while R'dhuz'lith helped them by beating Point/Grunt. Point/Grunt still promoted, though, because Upperborough failed to beat Rith'chazh in their last match - thus they were denied on goal difference.

R'dhuz'lith K'druz'ba 8 6 1 1 20-11 19
KI Lanthanate 8 5 0 3 24-17 15
Point/Grunt AC 8 4 1 3 17-11 13 Promoted
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Upperborough FC 8 4 1 3 14-13 13
Chard'hazh Irgo'ba 8 3 3 2 19-19 12
U'dh'gazh'dukh K'druz'ba 8 3 1 4 14-16 10 Relegated
Rith'chazh Irgo'ba 8 3 1 4 12-17 10
FC of 1698 8 2 0 6 13-22 6
SK Berget 8 1 2 5 12-19 5

Hall of Fame
League Winners Cup Winners Cup Finalists Human Champs Dwarf Champs Troll Champs
1718 U'dh'gazh'dukh K Chapham R Izh'no'got K Lanthanate
1719 Vimesbairn U Swyton R'dhuz'lith K Lanthanate
1720 Jotneheim MAFC Lindegard G'ch'perykh I Steinlager
1721 Harewood Vimesbairn U Vimesbairn A Swyton Zakh'lith K Permanganate
1722 Jotneheim MAFC Vimesbairn U Vimesbairn A Upperborough G'ch'perykh I Point/Grunt
1723 R'dhuz'lith K Likh'gokh K Lanthanate Swyton U'dh'gazh'dukh K Permanganate
1724 Lanthanate Harewood Path'nie R Chesham R Likh'gokh K Dichromate
1725 Lanthanate R'dhuz'lith K Vimesbairn U Keynesville Grakh'nakh K Permanganate
1726 Harewood Harewood Laf'goh'lith K FC 1698 U'dh'gazh'dukh K Petrolite
1727 Jotneheim MAFC Roegrow A Jotneheim MAFC Upperborough Zakh'lith K Point/Grunt
1728 Rizh'peith K Jotneheim MAFC Rizh'peith K Upperborough Chard'hazh I Petrolite
1729 Vimesbairn A Vimesbairn U Vimesbairn A Roegrow A Chard'hazh I Petrolite
1730 Rizh'peith K FC 1698 Laf'goh'lith K Upperborough Rith'chazh I Point/Grunt

Oliverry

08-05-2005, 22:28

Oliverrian Soccer league Inaugural season mid-season report

Oliverrian Premiership

Pts W D L GF:GA GD
1. East Rubbermade 11 3 2 1 6:4 2
2. West Rubbermade 10 3 1 2 11:6 5
3. Oliver city 10 3 1 2 7:6 1
4. Perpignant 10 3 1 2 7:8 -1
5. Marshalliston 7 2 1 3 5:6 -1
6. Love City 7 2 1 3 5:7 -2
7. Ennemy City West 3 0 3 3 4:8 -4
*teams in red would be retrogressed to First division if league would finish today

Ennemy City West is nearly assured to be retrogressed. The first 4 teams are fighting a very tough battle to know which team will win the regular season.

First Division

Pts W D L GF:GA GD
1. Limognon 13 4 1 1 7:2 5
2. Winsister 12 4 0 2 9:8 1
3. Villeroy 9 2 3 1 6:6 0
4. Coastal 8 2 2 2 4:4 0
5. Ennemy City East 6 1 3 2 5:5 0
6. Laval's City 5 1 2 3 5:7 -2
7. Tastragnant 3 0 3 3 4:8 -4
*Teams in Green would go up in Premiership and teams in red would be retrogressed to regional qualifyings division if season would finish today

Limognon and Winsister are nearly sure to qualify for the Premiership. The other teams aren't even assured to stay in 1st division next year

East Rubbermade would enter the defenders cup tournament

Spruitland

09-05-2005, 01:10

Season 2 transfer news

SFA President Martin Backer’s off-season attempt to lure foreign football players to Spruitland has paid off, though the population increase won’t exactly put a strain on our economy. Four non-Spruitlanders are about to debut in the First Division’s second season, which Backer calls “a good start”.

Three of those foreigners joined Spruitland teams through the normal international transfer channels, young Rejistani striker Taki Sala being the exception. Sala was found hiding out on the King Alfons I when the ship returned from the Under-21 World Cup in Total n Utter Insanity, fleeing from the evil Karelan regime, and has signed a contract with the Fonstown Rovers, where he hopes to “many many goals will score”.

Vilita born Malovar Stokks is no small name in international football, and he is considered a real asset to the Spruitland First Division. A former player of Marine Coast United and Arcticala Inlet and a regular in the Vilita national selection, both U21 and senior, the 31-year old M LC has been signed by Sporting Mayo to be the strong man in centre midfield. Mayo also signed two of the most prolific players of Spruitland’s Under-21 squad, goalkeeper Simon Briers and right wing revelation Samson Trouwel, making them one of the teams to watch this season.

Two Starblaydi ex-internationals also found their way to sunny Spruitland, and even though they are both past their prime, they are still expected to make valuable contributions to their new teams.

35-year old right wing back Rigoberto moved from Jhanna United to Thiel United. Rigoberto, totaling 12 Under-21 caps and 17 senior caps for Starblaydia, is one of the few players to have won the AOCAF title twice.

The transfer of 35-year old Paul Bachchan from Jhanna City to Lepus FC is one that is generally looked upon with slightly more skepticism. The left/center back, who represented his country 31 times on a senior level, has been known for his uncontrollable temper, attacking members from the media on several occasions, and spent six months in prison for aggravated assault four years ago.
Lepus FC supporters are not concerned, however, and provided a warm welcome for Bachchan when he arrived at the Lepus training grounds, jokingly shouting things like “You suck! Please hit me!”

Sativa Stoners and Spruitland Under-21 left winger Lee Beck is the first Spruitland footballer to play for a foreign based team. 20-year old Beck, still on a six year contract with Sativa, will be loaned out to Nedalia Premier League team Breckill United, as part of a sponsorship deal between Breckill and Spruit Inc, Sativa Stoners’ major shareholder. Stoner Chairman and Spruit Inc CEO Miguel Schuyler hopes a few years in a foreign competition will aide the young winger’s development and pay off in the future.

Cockbill Street

09-05-2005, 06:59

A news item that the C-mail forgot to report was the signing of 23-year-old striker Anwar Blod from the Nedalian league to Laf'goh'lith K'druz'ba. Blod will be on a 4-year-contract earning AM$1.4 million (US$700,000) a year, and the transfer fee is undisclosed but rumoured to be between AM$5 and 7 million.

Cockbill Street

09-05-2005, 07:01

Spruitland

09-05-2005, 13:43

Season 2 – early observations

PL W D L GF GA GD Pts
Sporting Mayo 3 3 0 0 6 2 +4 9
Sativa Stoners 3 2 0 1 5 2 +3 6
New Frigobox FC 3 2 0 1 4 2 +2 6
Thiel United 3 2 0 1 3 2 +1 6
Jonesville City 3 2 0 1 4 5 -1 6
Fonstown Rovers 3 1 2 0 6 5 +1 5
FC Albertine 3 1 1 1 3 4 -1 4
Lepus FC 3 0 1 2 3 5 -2 1
RFC Godiva 3 0 0 3 4 7 -3 0
New Brux FC 3 0 0 3 0 4 -4 0

Granted, perhaps three matchdays is not enough to make any predictions about the rest of the season, but we’re gonna try it anyway. A bit of random speculation never hurt anyone. Besides, we’ll have some facts as well.

For instance, the fact that Sporting Mayo is confirming their status as league favorites so far, winning three to take the lead in the First Division. Another fact is that FC Albertine, the defending champions and co-favorites, are off to a less promising start, going 1-1-1 for 4 points. No man overboard though, and we expect FC Albertine to take their place near the top of the ranks quickly enough. Off to an even worse start is last year’s runner up New Brux FC, standing point-less and goal-less in last place.

Another surprise is the name that stands on top of the goalscoring list. Jan Wolters, last year Thiel United’s defensive midfielder and black sheep, totaling 4 own goals, transferred to RFC Godiva to become the team’s lone striker. Subject to further ridicule in the off-season, Wolters is proving the critics wrong by being the only one to score in every game so far.

The foreign players in the First Division are mostly living up to their expectations, with Malovar Stokks impressing on Sporting Mayo’s midfield (notching a goal against RFC Godiva), Rigoberto manifesting himself as the strongholder in Thiel United’s defense (despite a lack of pace), and Lepus FC’s Paul Bachchan taking the lead in cards received with two yellow and one red (for headbutting a midfielder who had dared to complain about one of his reckless tackles).

Young Rejistani striker Taki Sala has been the source of some recent controversy. Sala’s debut with the Fonstown Rovers was impressive, scoring two, but then he got struck by the feared Karela-disease. Rejistani foul play was suspected, and after some governmental insult exchange, an attempt to solve the matter with a friendly match between the Under-21 teams ended in a disappointing 0 – 0. (see reference article (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=8802912&postcount=139)) Taki Sala started the third match of the season as a central defender, and after playing an impressive match, he is expected to retain that position for the rest of the season, possibly for the rest of his career.

Even though the scoreless draw against Rejistania did not really resolve anything, due to a lack of evidence of the Karelan involvement in the Sala-case the Spruitland government has decided to forego all open acts of hostility and adapt a more tolerant policy towards Rejistanian beliefs. While making it absolutely clear that the Spruitland First Division will not turn into a defensive bastion, the SFA has already taken measures to increase diplomatic relations with Rejistania.

After a personal mediating session from SFA President Martin Backer, the Fonstown Rovers decided to send young Detlef Weber to Rejistania based Taliki Tihrara'ny on loan for two season. 17-year old Weber played 30 minutes in the U21 World Cup and was to be one of Fonstown’s regular subs for the season, but saw himself being moved down a step on the ladder after Taki Sala moved over to the defensive side of the team.

In another effort to cool down animosities between Spruitland and Rejistania, the SFA has elected RFC Godiva to play in the “Defenders Cup”, an international tournament for teams that use defensive tactics. This seems like a peculiar decision, however, since RFC Godiva shares the bottom spot of the table with New Brux FC after a 0-0-3, conceding 7 goals, the most in the league so far, making it perhaps not the most logical choice to represent Spruitland on the international club scene.

“Well, we’re the only team in the First Division that plays with 5 defenders,” RFC Godiva coach Pedro Merckx explains. “And, yeah, we haven’t done particularly well so far, but that’s because we’re playing very offensive teams here. Against other, even more defensive teams than us, our 5-3-1-1 tactic should work just fine.”

Bedistan

11-05-2005, 00:15

The return of the
Bedistan Premier League
Season 2074

Spring Semester (Weeks 1-19)

When the Bedistan Football Association announced that the Bedistani domestic leagues were to finally restart after a six-year hiatus (coinciding, ironically enough, with the nation's first World Cup trophy), Bedistan's four-billion-plus population leapt for joy. This had the unfortunate side effect of throwing the earth out of its orbit, but luckily some random future-tech nation noticed and corrected things to the way they were. Football fans packed stadia all over the nation as what should theoretically be one of the most competitive and powerful leagues in the world creaked to a start once again.

The obvious favorites for the BPL title this year were the top three teams from the last season way back in 2067: the Dennis Bears, Rolestu FC, and the Esto Wanderers. But Rolestu got off to a shaky start in their first match with a Rejistanian-style 0-0 draw with newly promoted San Solari FC, and Esto's luck wasn't much better, drawing 1-1 with likewise newly promoted Jackson FC. Nobody truly stood out on matchday 1, last season's 5th-place finishers Alexandria topping the league table by virtue of being the only club to score three goals, as their opponents and relegation candidates Dawson Springs FC could manage only one. The next week saw one of the most anticipated matchups of the season, as defending champions Dennis visited Esto at the Third Avenue Coliseum. The home field advantage obviously worked in Esto's favor though, as they nonchalantly cruised to a 2-0 win. Then in the third week, the players finally figured out they were in Bedistan and not Rejistania and started scoring some goals. Another title chaser matchup between Rolestu and Charleston featured no fewer than eight goals being scored. Both teams ended up feeling robbed, though, as they were evenly distributed at four a piece. Also on matchday 3, Jackson FC pulled off another surprising draw against a high-end side, 3-3 against seventh-ranked Floral FC.

Meanwhile, 12-time champions Yuba United, arguably the best football club in Bedistani history, were having a rough go this season. A 2-0 loss to relegation candidates Justus on matchday 4 sent United rock bottom of the table, joining Dionte City as the only winless teams after four. On the other end, the Alexandria Porcupines were getting off to a great start, taking the full fifteen points from their first five matches and opening up a five-point lead on the pack. They were brought back down to earth somewhat on matchday 6 with a 2-2 draw away at Floral, but the five-point lead remained. Behind them, the race was quite tight. Griffin's 4-1 win over San Solari condemned the latter to last place and sent the former up five notches into second on 11 points, while Charleston, Dennis, Carter, Sokojiwa, and San Diego all remained tied up behind the Zebras on ten points in third through seventh. Yuba United sprang back to form with a 1-0 upset of Rolestu that sent United shooting back up the table all the way to 12th place.

But Rolestu weren't going to give up that easily. On matchday 7, they took out their anger on second-place Griffin, demolishing them 5-1 and passing them on goal differential into fifth place, as Griffin fell all the way to sixth. Yuba were unlucky enough to meet title chasers Charleston away and lost by the same scoreline they had won by the previous week, falling back to 16th, two points clear of the relegation zone. In contrast, Charleston took over second, just ahead of Dennis and Carter on goal difference, but still trailing the still-undefeated Alexandria by four points - a lead reduced somewhat thanks to a second draw on the part of the Porcupines, this time with South Coast United, who were in the lower reaches of the table in 14th (and actually fell to 17th after taking just one point in the match). The table's midsection remained wide open, with just three points separating fifth from sixteenth.

Alexandria finally slipped up in week eight against mid-table Bucks Lake Athletic, losing narrowly away two goals to one, which made the title race a race once again thanks to Charleston, Dennis, and Carter all coming up with wins and moving within one point of the league leaders. And now it was South Coast United's turn to look out of place in the relegation zone after losing one-nil to Floral FC and falling to 18th place with a 1-4-3 record to date. Matchday nine saw another 5-1 victory for an upper-table team, this time Dennis over Justus, a not at all unlikely result that further solidified the latter's 20th position. The top three won their matches again, but fourth-place Carter tripped up against Griffin, losing 1-0. Just about halfway through the spring semester, Charleston FC remained the only undefeated team in the BPL, sitting in third place with five wins and four draws.

Matchday 10 saw a few surprises. Dennis embarrassed themselves against San Solari by failing to score; luckily they weren't scored upon either. But they rued the two dropped points as they slipped back a notch to third place. Rolestu FC's fight to get back in the title race suffered a setback after a 3-3 draw with Jackson, and title candidates Esto found themselves way back in tenth place after a draw with Justus. League leaders Alexandria scraped by 16th-place Navarre Town 2-1, and Charleston took the opportunity to gain a little more ground by thrashing Dawson Springs four-nil away. It was all for nought, though, as they then proceeded to lose to continual spoiler Jackson FC one-nil on matchday 11, Charleston's first loss of the season. Alexandria picked up another narrow win over relegation fodder, this time Justus Loons, still stuck in 20th, but it was enough to again open up a four-point lead after Charleston's miscue and Dennis' draw with Rolestu, sending last year's second-place finishers all the way back to ninth. Esto finally started to get back on track after beating San Solari 4-0, but that somehow wasn't enough to gain any table position. Yuba United slipped back into the funk they'd been in at the start of the season, dropping to 19th after a loss to Griffin.

Carter was starting to return to the title fight by matchday 12 and Floral FC joined in as well, as both teams recorded wins. There was another top-of-the-table clash as Charleston played Dennis; unluckily for both sides, the match ended in a 0-0 draw, and Charleston now had a shaky hold on second position, with Dennis dropping all the way back to fifth. All was not lost, though, as Alexandria conceded a surprise loss against San Solari, resulting in the reduction of their lead to three points. Justus, now winless in eight matches after playing Floral FC that week, continued to prop up the table in last place. The Dennis Bears got right back into the title race on matchday 13, winning a six-pointer against Carter while Floral and Charleston drew against mid-table sides to jump right back into second place. Alexandria managed to lose two games back-to-back, this time falling to Rolestu two-nil, and the time was ripe for them to fall from their seemingly-permanent perch at the top of the table with their lead reduced to a single point. And the following week, it happened, as the Porcupines played Charleston, the kings of the draw. That match ended with a 1-1 scoreline, Charleston's seventh draw in fourteen matches, and coupled with Dennis' two-nil win over San Diego, there was finally someone else in the number one spot besides Alexandria for the first time this season.

After finally falling out of first place, the Porcupines seemed to collapse. Or then again, maybe it was just because they were playing all the high-end opposition at this time. At any rate, a one-nil loss to Carter FC sent them down into fourth place, while the Bears widened their new lead to three points with a 5-0 shellacking of Yuba United. Meanwhile, Sokojiwa City FC were unfortunate enough to become only the second club this season to lose to Justus - and by two goals at home too! Matchday 16 seemed to confirm that either Alexandria had lost the will to play after losing first place or they were just having a really rotten run of form. A 3-0 loss to San Diego is something one would've expected from a bottom-of-the-table team, not a team that got off to such a great start as this one had. Then again, at least they weren't Griffin, who had been in second place at one point but now found themselves continually creeping toward the bottom, now in an abysmal 14th place. But they got some revenge by robbing three points from league-leading Dennis in a 3-1 home victory, allowing Carter to close the gap again back to one point. Charleston continued their drawing ways, this time 2-2 with South Coast United, enough to bring them back into the top five. Week 17 saw Dennis in a shock home loss to Dionte City, but Carter could manage only one point against South Coast United and Dennis held on to the lead on goal differential. Alexandria was beginning to bounce back now, suddenly finding themselves back in third place just one point off the lead after a 2-1 win over Yuba. Unluckily for Yuba, Justus had done the unthinkable and pegged two consecutive wins, perhaps because they were playing other relegation candidates like Navarre and Jamaica. The end result was that Yuba United fell as far as one can fall, settling into 20th place with just 14 points from 17 matches, and Justus found themselves out of the relegation zone for the first time since matchday 3.

Just when things looked like they were coming back together for the Porcupines, they lost 3-1 to mid-table Griffin and fell to a new season low of sixth place. Dennis dropped two points in a draw with 18th-place Dawson Springs, and that resulted in Carter FC becoming the third club to take over first place this season after their 2-1 win over Bucks Lake. Then, in the final week of the spring semester, Dennis and Charleston both drew against relegation candidates, propelling Carter to a four-point lead after a comfortable 4-0 win over Sokojiwa.

The mid-season table shows that nothing was anywhere near being decided yet, especially up top - while Carter may have had a four-point lead, goal difference (and in one case, goals scored) was the only thing deciding positions two through six.

Bedistan Premier League - Season 2074 - After Week 19

Pos Team P W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Carter FC 19 11 4 4 26 14 12 37
2 Dennis Bears 19 9 6 4 30 17 13 33
3 Charleston FC 19 8 9 2 30 19 11 33
4 Esto Wanderers 19 9 6 4 29 18 11 33
5 Floral FC 19 9 6 4 29 19 10 33
6 Alexandria Porcupines 19 10 3 6 25 24 1 33
7 San Diego Iguanas 19 9 4 6 26 23 3 31
8 Rolestu FC 19 8 6 5 29 19 10 30
9 Jackson FC 19 7 6 6 27 25 2 27
10 San Solari FC 19 7 4 8 25 32 -7 25
11 Dionte City 19 6 6 7 21 22 -1 24
12 Griffin Zebras 19 7 3 9 23 25 -2 24
13 Bucks Lake Athletic 19 7 3 9 22 28 -6 24
14 South Coast United 19 5 7 7 21 22 -1 22
15 Sokojiwa City FC 19 6 4 9 18 24 -6 22
16 Jamaica Giants 19 6 3 10 20 29 -9 21
17 Navarre Town 19 5 5 9 25 30 -5 20
18 Justus Loons 19 4 5 10 15 24 -9 17
19 Dawson Springs FC 19 4 4 11 16 28 -12 16
20 Yuba United 19 3 6 10 14 29 -15 15

Pleasant surprise team of the spring semester: Jackson FC (last season: 1st in First Division)
Disappointments of the spring semester: Yuba United (last season: 10th in Premier League)

Fall Semester (Weeks 20-38)

A direct result of five teams being tied on points is that you have to keep up with all of them if you want to maintain your position. Second-place Dennis failed to do so in week 20, drawing with Jamaica while everyone else won, thus sending them down to 6th place. Carter also slipped up against Navarre, who were three points away from the relegation zone, so the lead was halved to two points. Yuba United finally managed a win over Bucks Lake to come back up off the very bottom and into 18th place, but still three points from safety. Matchday 21 saw Esto pull a Dennis, but at least they were actually playing credible opposition - Dennis themselves, in fact. The Bears took a 1-0 win to slide back up into fifth place while Esto crashed from second all the way to seventh.

Week 22 suddenly saw Alexandria regain their old spot at the top of the table, coming back out of nowhere after defeating Dennis 3-1. Carter performed poorly in San Solari, losing by that same scoreline, allowing the 'pines to pass them by a point. Charleston would've taken the lead here for the first time if they'd beaten Rolestu, but instead they managed only a draw (yes, another draw for Charleston - that's ten now for those of you keeping score at home) and remained in third place, two points off the lead. Jackson FC continued their amazing form from the spring semester with a 2-1 upset of Floral to regain 9th place - not too shabby for a club that just promoted. In week 23, hard work finally paid off for Charleston FC with a 3-2 win over Jamaica sending them into the lead after Alexandria and Esto played to a draw. Charleston were having an excellent season indeed, losing just two games in twenty-three.

By this time, Dennis had fallen a fair distance from the leaders to eighth place, and even a 4-0 win over South Coast United in week 24 only brought them back up to seventh. At the top, Charleston became the first club to break the 40-goal barrier for the season with a 2-1 win over Carter - despite scoring the most goals so far in the season, they were still averaging less than two per game. Floral FC in third suffered a minor setback with a 2-0 loss to Esto, giving Charleston and Alexandria a four-point lead over the pack. Charleston suffered an uncharacteristic loss to San Diego the next week, allowing Alexandria to take the lead again by drawing with Floral. Meanwhile, at the bottom, the relegation scramble was heating up with Jamaica and Yuba fighting for 17th and safety, Jamaica leading by a single goal after a scoreless draw with Carter. Week 26 saw Alexandria open up a three-point lead after a 4-0 win over South Coast United (the second time they'd lost by four in three weeks) while Charleston drew yet again with the underachieving Yuba United. Rolestu and Charleston continued to fight for second, each scoring three goals in week 27 wins over Dionte and Griffin, the latter now all the way back in 11th place, while the relegation contest remained hot with Yuba, Jamaica, and Justus separated by one point each between 17th and 19th. Also of interest is that Esto somehow managed to tie Charleston's draw total with their eleventh draw with Sokojiwa in week 27.

Rolestu suffered another setback on matchday 28 by losing 4-2 to last-place Dawson Springs, sending Floral into second while Alexandria extended their lead to four. Also, a new team was starting to enter the title hunt, as San Diego's 1-0 away win over the hapless Yuba was enough to put them in fifth place on 48 points. Charleston somehow pulled off a 3-0 loss to Dionte in week 28 and then made it even worse by losing to Dawson Springs at home the next week, paying for it by falling to fifth place. Other than that, no changes at the top, and Justus were restored to their rightful place at rock bottom after a 2-1 loss to Esto. That didn't last long, though, as they incredibly beat table-toppers Alexandria one-nil in week 30 to slip ahead of Yuba United on goal difference, putting United in 20th once again. The Porcupines still held a three-point lead by virtue of Floral's draw with Navarre, which allowed Rolestu to move into second place on goal difference. That quickly narrowed to one point the next week after a draw with San Solari while Rolestu and Floral held on for wins, setting up a three-way race for the title with seven matches to go. Relegation seemed a bit more solidified now with 17th-place Jamaica four points clear of Dawson Springs behind them, but there were still theoretically twenty-one points up for grabs - all but the top five could still be relegated, and any of the top ten could still be league champions.

Week 32 had Alexandria face Rolestu in a six-pointer, but unfortunately for both, the match ended in a draw and Floral FC passed both of them to take the lead after a 1-0 win at San Solari. Yuba played Dawson Springs in a crucial match at the bottom and came out on top to work their way back into 18th, three points from Jamaica and safety. The next week saw another big match at the top of the table as Rolestu hosted Floral. The winner would be the league leader, unless both Rolestu and Alexandria won. Floral edged out a 1-0 victory, and Alexandria dropped three points at Charleston to give Floral a four-point lead on top. The next week, in a freak occurrence, the top seven teams all managed to draw their matches - indeed, only four of the week's ten matches produced a result. One of those was a Yuba United win over former title contenders Dennis, and another was a 3-1 Jamaica loss to Navarre, which resulted in Yuba moving into 17th place on goal difference over the Giants, a very important place to be, with 18th and under facing relegation.

With four matches to go, the major races looked like this:

Bedistan Premier League - Season 2074 - After Week 34

Pos Team P W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Floral FC 34 19 9 6 51 31 20 66
2 Alexandria Porcupines 34 18 8 8 52 37 15 62
3 Rolestu FC 34 17 10 7 49 30 19 61
4 San Diego Iguanas 34 17 9 8 52 39 13 60
5 Charleston FC 34 14 14 6 48 34 14 56
6 Carter FC 34 14 12 8 43 33 10 54
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13 Griffin Zebras 34 11 7 16 41 46 -5 40
14 San Solari FC 34 11 7 16 37 50 -13 40
15 Bucks Lake Athletic 34 10 9 15 38 52 -14 39
16 South Coast United 34 9 11 14 32 42 -10 38
17 Yuba United 34 8 10 16 31 46 -15 34
18 Jamaica Giants 34 8 10 16 36 54 -18 34
19 Justus Loons 34 7 9 18 31 46 -15 30
20 Dawson Springs FC 34 8 5 21 36 57 -21 29

Floral extended their lead another point on matchday 35 with a 3-0 win over Carter, since Alexandria lost their six-pointer with San Diego, sending the 'pines back to fourth place. Yuba drew with Esto to gain a one-point advantage over Jamaica to stay clear of the relegation zone. Then, with two matches to go, Floral drew nil-all with San Diego while Rolestu beat Sokojiwa, narrowing the distance between first and second to three points. Yuba defeated Alexandria one-nil, which had the dual effect of officially knocking fourth-place Alexandria out of the title race and putting United four points clear of the relegation zone after Jamaica's loss to Justus. Week 37 saw Yuba defeat another high flyer, making Floral FC lose three critical points. Luckily for Floral, Rolestu also lost their match with Navarre. San Diego wrote themselves out of the title hunt by drawing South Coast United. Meanwhile, at the bottom, Yuba United had officially saved themselves from relegation with their win, Dawson Springs and Jamaica were officially going down, and the only question was whether it would be Justus or Bucks Lake to take the final spot.

Bedistan Premier League - Season 2074 - After Week 37

Pos Team P W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Floral FC 37 20 10 7 54 32 22 70
2 Rolestu FC 37 19 10 8 55 35 20 67
3 Alexandria Porcupines 37 19 8 10 56 40 16 65
4 San Diego Iguanas 37 18 11 8 55 41 14 65
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16 Yuba United 37 10 11 16 33 46 -13 41
17 Bucks Lake Athletic 37 10 9 18 41 59 -18 39
18 Justus Loons 37 9 10 18 34 47 -13 37
19 Jamaica Giants 37 8 11 18 38 58 -20 35
20 Dawson Springs FC 37 9 5 23 39 61 -22 32

Week thirty-eight, the final match. Floral FC was going to win the league unless they lost and Rolestu won. If both matches were decided by one goal, Rolestu would most likely take the top spot on goals scored, and if either was decided by two or more Rolestu would be champions on goal differential. Rolestu played their match first, quickly taking a 2-0 lead by halftime over already-relegated Justus. There was a brief scare when Justus reduced from a free kick in the 60th minute, but Rolestu would ultimately come away with the 3-1 victory. The table now looked like this:

Bedistan Premier League - Season 2074 - Week 38 (partially complete)

Pos Team P W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Rolestu FC 38 20 10 8 58 36 22 70
2 Floral FC 37 20 10 7 54 32 22 70

Rolestu held the lead on goals scored. This meant that Floral needed to come up with at least a draw in order to take the title. Their opponent was 14th-place Griffin, so it shouldn't have been too difficult, but the pressure apparently got to them and Floral suffered an agonizing 2-1 defeat to finish second behind Rolestu on goal difference.

As a result of losing the match with Rolestu, Justus fell back to 19th place and confirmed relegation, so that Bucks Lake's 2-1 win over San Diego didn't even come into play.

The final table:

Bedistan Premier League - Season 2074 - Final Table

Pos Team P W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Rolestu FC 38 20 10 8 58 36 22 70
2 Floral FC 38 20 10 8 55 34 21 70
3 Alexandria Porcupines 38 20 8 10 57 40 17 68
4 San Diego Iguanas 38 18 11 9 56 43 13 65
5 Charleston FC 38 16 14 8 55 40 15 62
6 Esto Wanderers 38 15 15 8 53 36 17 60
7 Carter FC 38 16 12 10 48 40 8 60
8 Dennis Bears 38 15 12 11 54 38 16 57
9 Jackson FC 38 14 9 15 50 54 -4 51
10 Dionte City 38 13 11 14 45 43 2 50
11 Navarre Town 38 13 10 15 56 61 -5 49
12 Griffin Zebras 38 13 8 17 46 52 -6 47
13 South Coast United 38 11 13 14 37 45 -8 46
14 Sokojiwa City FC 38 11 12 15 35 42 -7 45
15 San Solari FC 38 12 8 18 42 56 -14 44
16 Yuba United 38 10 12 16 33 46 -13 42
17 Bucks Lake Athletic 38 11 9 18 43 60 -17 42
18 Jamaica Giants 38 9 11 18 41 60 -19 38
19 Justus Loons 38 9 10 19 35 50 -15 37
20 Dawson Springs FC 38 9 5 24 41 64 -23 32

The BPL Foreigner Report

Druida: Trefor 'Elastic' Edwards did a reasonably good job in goal for South Coast. He missed a few saves here and there, but all in all not a bad effort. South Coast's defensive line could use some work though.

Starblaydia: Jakkinho was pretty much the only good thing Dawson Springs had going for them this season. He scored nine goals for the club this year, but it could've been a lot more if he'd had some backup in midfield. Tetsuo Naoki was instrumental in the title fight for Floral, providing numerous assists for the strikers up front while also scoring seven goals of his own.

Foreign Goalkeeper of the Year: Trefor 'Elastic' Edwards
Foreign Defender of the Year: N/A
Foreign Midfielder of the Year: Tetsuo Naoki
Foreign Striker of the Year: Jakkinho

Foreign Player of the Year: Tetsuo Naoki

Bedistan Football League

Washington, Forest Hill, and Jervis are the three lucky clubs to gain promotion to the BPL for Season 2075. Santa Monica's season was just plain awful - only two wins in thirty-eight matches. Apart from that, not a whole lot to say. Green means promoted, red means relegated.

Oh, and there have been a few name changes in some clubs due to geographical differences between Terranordalis and Atlantian Oceania:

West Central Jativa FC is now SK Fjordalen
West Jativa United is now Aeon United

BFL First Division - Season 2074

Pos Team P W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Washington Tigers 38 22 9 7 67 32 35 75
2 Forest Hill FC 38 20 10 8 60 28 32 70
3 Jervis FC 38 20 8 10 61 44 17 68
4 High Mountain Buffalo 38 18 12 8 53 41 12 66
5 RKA Warriors 38 18 10 10 60 41 19 64
6 Tallahassee Blues 38 19 7 12 44 43 1 64
7 New Haverford Albion 38 18 9 11 62 40 22 63
8 Eastfield Rogues 38 17 12 9 61 41 20 63
9 Sonovago City FC 38 18 9 11 58 44 14 63
10 Ari FC 38 15 12 11 44 39 5 57
11 Graceville Salamanders 38 14 12 12 46 43 3 54
12 RC Los Triesto 38 14 8 16 49 59 -10 50
13 Sonoma City Volcanoes 38 13 8 17 41 58 -17 47
14 Brooklyn FC 38 11 9 18 37 55 -18 42
15 Midway Wolves 38 9 12 17 35 56 -21 39
16 Afton FC 38 9 10 19 39 50 -11 37
17 AC Crotts 38 8 12 18 40 50 -10 36
18 Black Oasis Athletic 38 9 9 20 44 71 -27 36
19 Eagle's Rest United 38 7 12 19 40 62 -22 33
20 Santa Monica FC 38 2 8 28 26 70 -44 14

BFL Second Division - Season 2074

Pos Team P W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Spring House FC 38 25 8 5 70 36 34 83
2 Leeco Rangers 38 21 11 6 59 28 31 74
3 Columbia Sharks 38 19 11 8 57 36 21 68
4 Hampton Paladins 38 20 5 13 54 33 21 65
5 Paradise Town 38 19 8 11 54 41 13 65
6 Uk-Tow Ri United 38 18 7 13 56 52 4 61
7 Cornish FC 38 16 9 13 55 53 2 57
8 Chelmsford Forest 38 15 8 15 52 49 3 53
9 Khikhi United 38 13 11 14 47 48 -1 50
10 Dresford Coast 38 12 11 15 51 50 1 47
11 Brookdale Rovers 38 12 10 16 34 41 -7 46
12 AFC Beaagkh 38 12 10 16 48 61 -13 46
13 Pine Village FC 38 11 12 15 39 52 -13 45
14 Canton United 38 12 7 19 47 52 -5 43
15 Westport Town 38 12 7 19 40 53 -13 43
16 Amissville Antagonists 38 9 14 15 49 61 -12 41
17 Cdredika City 38 10 11 17 48 60 -12 41
18 Hundon FC 38 10 10 18 48 63 -15 40
19 Delano FC 38 10 9 19 41 61 -20 39
20 Hillcrest United 38 8 13 17 41 60 -19 37

BFL Third Division - Season 2074

Pos Team P W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Uniondale FC 38 21 12 5 62 35 27 75
2 Chickamauga United 38 20 12 6 62 34 28 72
3 Mifflinburg FC 38 21 9 8 57 33 24 72
4 Port Lusambo FC 38 17 13 8 57 36 21 64
5 Detmold Town 38 16 12 10 64 55 9 60
6 Hyatt Gorge FC 38 15 14 9 55 45 10 59
7 La Porte Rangers 38 16 8 14 64 49 15 56
8 New Town Red Devils 38 14 12 12 53 47 6 54
9 Aeon United 38 14 12 12 48 50 -2 54
10 FC Glückstadt 38 14 11 13 43 52 -9 53
11 Albany FC 38 12 16 10 43 43 0 52
12 SK Fjordalen 38 12 14 12 45 48 -3 50
13 St. Lawrence FC 38 13 8 17 47 48 -1 47
14 Wallops United 38 12 9 17 40 56 -16 45
15 Eagle Lake Athletic 38 10 11 17 44 57 -13 41
16 Chilson United 38 7 16 15 40 56 -16 37
17 Beloit FC 38 9 10 19 39 56 -17 37
18 Cisna-Ri Athletic 38 8 11 19 37 53 -16 35
19 Independence FC 38 6 14 18 41 64 -23 32
20 Columbus FC 38 6 10 22 43 67 -24 28

BFL Fourth Division - Season 2074

Pos Team P W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Ilium Dragons 38 25 4 9 63 29 34 79
2 Reston FC 38 21 7 10 53 31 22 70
3 Bloom City FC 38 19 11 8 61 40 21 68
4 Hendersonburg Stars 38 18 11 9 56 37 19 65
5 Fyres Point Wanderers 38 15 13 10 49 40 9 58
6 Fort Worth Patriots 38 15 11 12 59 46 13 56
7 Lafe FC 38 17 5 16 51 44 7 56
8 Jennerstown FC 38 15 11 12 46 39 7 56
9 Linsuk City FC 38 14 11 13 55 45 10 53
10 Albany United 38 16 4 18 48 53 -5 52
11 Sayle United 38 13 10 15 44 54 -10 49
12 Viborg FC 38 12 10 16 47 50 -3 46
13 Springfield FC 38 12 10 16 43 47 -4 46
14 Corling-Su FC 38 10 16 12 52 58 -6 46
15 Buffalo Town 38 10 14 14 41 52 -11 44
16 Senators AC 38 12 8 18 39 55 -16 44
17 Williamston FC 38 12 8 18 45 66 -21 44
18 Monkton FC 38 9 13 16 38 65 -27 40
19 Port Lusambo Athletic 38 9 9 20 38 60 -22 36
20 Grant City Lions 38 8 10 20 38 55 -17 34

Cockbill Street

11-05-2005, 07:45

Foreigners Flow In
Axewielder Concerned Over "Local Players Not Getting A Go"

Streetian clubs have been active in the transfer market yet again this offseason, securing the services of 31-year-old Liamist States striker Rod Manoni to Vimesbairn United for AM$8 million, 26-year-old right back Geraint Carew for Vimesbairn Athletic for AM$1.5 million and Chicanadan Predence Loeri to Grakh'nakh K'druz'ba for AM$5 million. With Starblaydi talents Mercutio and Reynaldo also signing up for Point/Grunt AC and Laf'goh'lith K'druz'ba respectively, the number of active foreigners in the Streetian league has reached twenty-three. With only two Streeters playing abroad - Rhianna Peters in Strike FC and Orson Kent at Hetkali Hetaki - Harald Axewielder, 66, has voiced his concern that the Streetian league is not giving Streetians a good chance, and no one else is, either.

"We all know that for players to play on the national team they need to get match practice with their club sides. But at the moment, we've got big talents such as Dave Peters and Callum Cummings warming the bench because of Vimesbairn Athletic buying in foreign players who aren't even good enough for the World Cup! It's ridiculous, and with players coming in from Bettia, Liamist States and Chicanada we aren't exactly strengthening the league either. This rot has to stop!"

Meanwhile, everyone else treats Mr Axewielder as the raving old loony he really is.

Druida

11-05-2005, 08:45

The Daily Druid

BESSBURG 2013 CHAMPS
Liam Gessemschmitthaagen-Po reports

Well, it seems a lot of the oddities of last season have been put right. The teams that seemed too good to go down from all the divisions went straight back up again. Llllllllllcwllllllll Rovers and Dinamo Neodzki will be back in the top flight again next year, along with Trontby, who have achieved their second successive promotion.

However, Bessburg won the title, with Cefn Albion returning back to their previous high level of second. Parkville were deeply disappointing this year, though, ending up only in eleventh and as cup semi-finalists. Cranbury United kept up their consistency of recent seasons with a third in the league and a cup win.

At the bottom, Brallton, Mawr City and West Cefn rangers fall into DL2, while perrenial relegation strugglers Trevor City survive. Again. I don't know how they do it, but somehow, they do...

Druid Premier League Pl W D L F A Pts GD
Bessburg 30 18 3 9 59 38 57 +21
Cefn Albion 30 17 5 8 38 22 56 +16
Cranbury United 30 16 7 7 52 26 55 +26
Druid Tribune 30 16 6 8 51 33 54 +18
Kirkanden 30 16 6 8 53 38 54 +15
Vilitan Exiles 30 16 6 8 42 28 54 +14
Inter Dave 30 13 5 12 43 39 44 +4
Les Schløñuski 30 12 7 11 39 39 43 0
Graymouth 30 10 10 10 31 28 40 +3
Newton Vale 30 11 7 12 35 34 40 +1
Parkville 30 9 8 13 34 37 35 -3
Coleford Town 30 9 7 14 44 50 34 -6
Trevor City 30 6 9 15 23 53 27 -30
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West Cefn Rangers 30 6 8 16 28 50 26 -22
Mawr City 30 5 8 17 25 57 23 -32
Brallton 30 4 10 16 24 49 22 -25

Despite a shaky start by both, the top two in DL2 were a class apart, and eventually showed teh considerable difference in class between themselves and the pack. Trontby followed them up after continuing the form that took them to the DL3 championship in such convincing fashion last year. At the bottom, Cefn Viaduct and Chemindus United head back where they just came from in record time, while Huwdaey finished badly, and ended up following them down.

DruidLeague Two Pl W D L F A Pts GD
Llllllllllcwllllllll Rovers 30 22 3 5 60 14 69 +46
Dinamo Neodzki 30 21 5 4 54 12 68 +42
Trontby 30 18 5 7 45 28 59 +17
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Ormillton Weaponary 30 17 6 7 49 37 57 +12
Sorrellime Avengers 30 15 5 10 56 44 50 +12
South Grayside 30 13 10 7 46 29 49 +17
Cefn Athletic 30 14 5 11 52 42 47 +10
Cruqws Cavaliers 30 13 5 12 37 34 44 +3
RCI Dave Blades 30 11 6 13 35 38 39 -3
Cefn Bus Station 30 9 8 13 28 36 35 -8
Garth Wanderers 30 10 5 15 34 49 35 -15
Carndon Leapfrog 30 7 11 12 36 51 32 -15
Corwich Point 30 7 8 15 27 37 29 -10
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Huwdaey 30 7 5 18 29 54 26 -25
Chemindus United 30 5 2 23 32 73 17 -41
Cefn Viaduct 30 3 7 20 24 66 16 -42

Scanley won the DL3 championship, and in doing so break local rivals Trontby's record 11 point margin. Just a shame for them there'll be no local derby between the two of them yet again next season. Pontycaerpwlli Dragons also go straight back up, while Llanfrangydd surprised everyone with their consistant form throughout the season. At the bottom, Llllllllllcwllllllll Juniors escape relegation with two wins from their last three, and Tobias Thursdays are condemned, along with yo-yo club Kingston Gray Albion and Berkleytown Warriors.

DruidLeague Three Pl W D L F A Pts GD
Scanley 30 21 7 2 68 30 70 +38
Pontycaerpwlli Dragons 30 16 10 4 57 31 58 +26
Llanfrangydd 30 16 7 7 44 34 55 +10
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Atletico Haalissov 30 12 8 10 36 33 44 +3
Port Scadock Ramblers 30 12 7 11 43 41 43 +2
Team Stimpace 30 11 9 10 48 35 42 +13
Great Tawney Owls 30 12 6 12 41 35 42 +6
Wicksphill 30 11 9 10 41 36 42 +5
Morton Harkett 30 9 11 10 45 46 38 -1
Cruqws Convicts 30 9 9 12 33 44 36 -11
Bragg Oracle 30 8 11 11 38 44 35 -6
Erracq 30 8 10 12 31 42 34 -11
Llllllllllcwllllllll Juniors 30 7 13 10 33 45 34 -12
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Tobias Thursdays 30 8 6 16 41 52 30 -11
Kingston Gray Albion 30 6 8 16 26 51 26 -25
Berkleytown Warriors 30 6 5 19 27 53 23 -26

The top three were pretty predictable here. However, the bottom wasn't. Carpet's last day draw at champions Bekk View Stars pulled them out of the bottom three on goal difference. One of the tightest relegation battles you'll ever see, with eight teams involved going into the last day's play. However, it is Clwd, Sneddy Hamlet and Llwellbam Carcharorian falling down to the bottom teir.

DruidLeague Four Pl W D L F A Pts GD
Bekk View Stars 30 19 5 6 59 32 62 +27
Newiyd Rovers 30 17 5 8 39 25 56 +14
Besmetherick Town 30 13 12 5 57 35 51 +22
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Bob 30 13 8 9 38 31 47 +7
Flange Old Boys 30 12 9 9 41 41 45 0
Pontypanddar Athletic 30 11 9 10 35 34 42 +1
Bridge Tollmen 30 11 8 11 35 41 41 -6
South Earncross United 30 11 4 15 40 42 37 -2
Brung Town 30 10 7 13 33 42 37 -9
Allensborough 30 8 12 10 34 43 36 -9
Brossington Clan 30 9 8 13 32 44 35 -12
Carpet 30 8 10 12 33 37 34 -4
New Fredscrett Institute 30 9 7 14 30 38 34 -8
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Clwd 30 8 10 12 35 44 34 -9
Sneddy Hamlet 30 10 4 16 33 42 34 -9
Llwellbam Carcharorion 30 8 8 14 30 33 32 -3

Speaking of close, this is how the DL5 is every year, mainly down to the fact that all the teams in it are equally crap. For one to rise out of obscurity of the bottom two leagues would be a great achievement. Tormany Heroes, Brymbo Masthampton and Ob get the chance to do so next year. Zobordi Cefn TINH's slide continues as they avoid promotion after three consecutive relegations.

And finally, Cwmall Dreigiau suck!

DruidLeague Five Pl W D L F A Pts GD
Tormany Heroes 30 13 8 9 38 32 47 +6
Brymbo Masthampton 30 12 10 8 37 31 46 +6
Ob 30 10 14 6 31 29 44 +2
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Underwyre United 30 11 10 9 45 40 43 +5
Zobordi Cefn TINH 30 10 13 7 40 36 43 +4
Cefn United 30 11 10 9 38 34 43 +4
Leggenscastle Excalibur 30 8 17 5 27 24 41 +3
Darkley Noon Doghouse 30 8 17 5 31 29 41 +2
Kinningham Lions 30 7 18 5 28 27 39 +1
Plaskynaston Lane 30 9 11 10 42 40 38 +2
Bamwenstowe Suburb 30 8 13 9 32 36 37 -4
Griffinsfield 30 5 20 5 27 27 35 0
Caeddord Guard 30 6 13 11 32 36 31 -4
Lex XI 30 5 14 11 27 36 29 -9
Tony Tigers 30 4 16 10 21 28 28 -7
Cwmall Dreigiau 30 2 18 10 28 39 24 -11

DFA Cup

Round One

Brung Town 0 - 3 Plaskynaston Lane
Lex XI 2 - 4 Allensborough
Flange Old Boys 2 - 0 Brymbo Masthampton
New Fredscrett Institute 2 - 0 Pontypanddar Athletic
Zobordi Cefn TINH 2 - 0 Carpet
Cefn United 2 - 1 Bridge Tollmen
Cwmall Dreigiau 2 - 2 Clwd
Llwellbam Carcharorion 2 - 0 Newiyd Rovers
Sneddy Hamlet 1 - 3 Underwyre United
Tony Tigers 1 - 1 Brossington Clan
Caeddord Guard 0 - 0 Bob
Kinningham Lions 1 - 1 Tormany Heroes
Leggenscastle Excalibur 0 - 0 Bekk View Stars
Ob 2 - 2 Bamwenstowe Suburb
Griffinsfield 0 - 0 South Earncross United
Darkley Noon Doghouse 1 - 1 Besmetherick Town

Round One replays

Clwd 4 - 0 Cwmall Dreigiau
Brossington Clan 2 - 3 Tony Tigers
Bob 2 - 1 Caeddord Guard
Tormany Heroes 1 - 0 Kinningham Lions
Bekk View Stars 2 - 1 Leggenscastle Excalibur
Bamwenstowe Suburb 3 - 2 Ob
South Earncross United 2 - 1 Griffinsfield
Besmetherick Town 3 - 0 Darkley Noon Doghouse

Round Two

Sorrellime Avengers 0 - 1 Llllllllllcwllllllll Rovers
New Fredscrett Institute 1 - 1 Great Tawney Owls
Carndon Leapfrog 1 - 0 Team Stimpace
Cefn Albion 2 - 0 Cruqws Convicts
Allensborough 2 - 1 Underwyre United
Zobordi Cefn TINH 2 - 2 Bamwenstowe Suburb
Besmetherick Town 0 - 1 West Cefn Rangers
Clwd 2 - 0 Cefn United
South Earncross United 1 - 2 Llanfrangydd
Cefn Bus Station 2 - 3 Newton Vale
RCI Dave Blades 2 - 1 Erracq
Atletico Haalissov 1 - 2 Inter Dave
Cefn Athletic 1 - 1 Huwdaey
Kingston Gray Albion 2 - 2 Plaskynaston Lane
Brallton 1 - 1 Mawr City
Bragg Oracle 1 - 1 Port Scadock Ramblers
Llwellbam Carcharorion 0 - 0 Kirkanden
Wicksphill 0 - 0 Flange Old Boys
Les Schløñuski 0 - 1 Druid Tribune
Bessburg 1 - 0 Cruqws Cavaliers
Ormillton Weaponary 2 - 0 Cefn Viaduct
Bekk View Stars 4 - 0 Tony Tigers
Graymouth 3 - 1 Trontby
Scanley 2 - 0 Tobias Thursdays
Garth Wanderers 1 - 0 Corwich Point
Vilitan Exiles 2 - 0 Pontycaerpwlli Dragons
Trevor City 1 - 3 South Grayside
Dinamo Neodzki 3 - 0 Morton Harkett
Coleford Town 2 - 0 Bob
Berkleytown Warriors 0 - 1 Cranbury United
Chemindus United 1 - 1 Llllllllllcwllllllll Juniors
Parkville 2 - 0 Tormany Heroes

Round Two Replays

Great Tawney Owls 2 - 1 New Fredscrett Institute
Bamwenstowe Suburb 0 - 1 Zobordi Cefn TINH
Huwdaey 4 - 4 Cefn Athletic AET (FT 3-3) Cefn Athletic win 3-1 on penalties
Plaskynaston Lane 2 - 1 Kingston Gray Albion
Mawr City 3 - 1 Brallton
Port Scadock Ramblers 0 - 1 Bragg Oracle
Kirkanden 3 - 0 Llwellbam Carcharorion
Flange Old Boys 5 - 2 Wicksphill
Llllllllllcwllllllll Juniors 2 - 1 Chemindus United

Round Three

Mawr City 1 - 1 Kirkanden
Vilitan Exiles 1 - 1 Bragg Oracle
South Grayside 1 - 1 Great Tawney Owls
Inter Dave 2 - 1 Cefn Albion
Druid Tribune 2 - 0 Llllllllllcwllllllll Juniors
Cefn Athletic 4 - 3 Bessburg
Parkville 2 - 1 Llanfrangydd
Coleford Town 3 - 0 Bekk View Stars
West Cefn Rangers 1 - 3 Llllllllllcwllllllll Rovers
Cranbury United 3 - 0 Carndon Leapfrog
Newton Vale 1 - 0 Garth Wanderers
Plaskynaston Lane 2 - 2 Flange Old Boys
Allensborough 1 - 1 Ormillton Weaponary
Zobordi Cefn TINH 2 - 3 RCI Dave Blades
Clwd 0 - 3 Scanley
Graymouth 1 - 2 Dinamo Neodzki

Round Three Replays

Kirkanden 1 - 0 Mawr City
Bragg Oracle 1 - 0 Vilitan Exiles
Great Tawney Owls 2 - 1 South Grayside
Flange Old Boys 2 - 1 Plaskynaston Lane
Ormillton Weaponary 1 - 0 Allensborough

Round Four

Parkville 1 - 1 Cefn Athletic
Coleford Town 1 - 0 Ormillton Weaponary
Llllllllllcwllllllll Rovers 2 - 1 Kirkanden
Scanley 0 - 0 Bragg Oracle
Dinamo Neodzki 2 - 1 RCI Dave Blades
Druid Tribune 1 - 0 Inter Dave
Cranbury United 4 - 0 Flange Old Boys
Great Tawney Owls 0 - 2 Newton Vale

Round Four Replays

Cefn Athletic 1 - 1 Parkville AET (FT 1-1) Parkville win 3-1 pn penalties
Bragg Oracle 2 - 0 Scanley

Round Five

Bragg Oracle 1 - 5 Coleford Town
Cranbury United 2 - 0 Dinamo Neodzki
Llllllllllcwllllllll Rovers 1 - 2 Druid Tribune
Newton Vale 0 - 0 Parkville

Round Five Replay

Parkville 2 - 1 Newton Vale

Semi-finals

Parkville 1 - 2 Cranbury United
Coleford Town 1 - 2 Druid Tribune

DFA Cup Final 2013

Cranbury United 3 - 2 Druid Tribune

Season Champions Runners-up DFA Cup winners
#1 Parkville Kirkanden West Cefn Rangers
#2 Inter Dave Cefn Albion Parkville
#3 Bessburg Dinamo Neodzki Dinamo Neodzki
2011 Parkville Cranbury United Cranbury United
2012 Druid Tribune Graymouth Parkville
2013 Bessburg Cefn Albion Cranbury United

CLUB IN FOCUS: Bessburg

Ground: Home Park (Capacity 24,320)
Colours: Red shirts with single white hoop, red shorts, red socks.
Change colours: Yellow shirts with single green hoop, yellow shorts, green socks.
Nickname: the Fire
Current league position: Druid Premier League Winners
History: Bessburg are historical rivals with Parkville, and have now equalled their haul of championships, though they still lag behind in them in total trophies won. The fire were created first, because Parkville didn't have a team at the time, so it'd be much if they did, it'd wind them up something rotten. The club is run by the people for the people, as they constantly try to out-do their local rivals.
Manager: Trevor Phillipson
Current Internationals: Trevor Orange is the rock upon which Bessburg's backline is built. Of course, Druida isn't famous for producing defenders, but here's one who'd perform well in any league in the world. Young Frankie Bell could well be a regular in the national team soon, too. He can play on either side of the four, but mainly on the right for his club.
League records:

Lg Pl W D L F A Pts GD Position
Season 1 DPL 34 16 7 11 56 56 55 0 5
Season 2 DPL 34 16 6 12 47 30 54 +17 4
Season 3 DPL 34 21 5 8 55 32 68 +23 1
2011 DPL 34 12 11 11 44 46 47 -2 9
2012 DPL 30 14 9 7 47 34 51 +13 3
2013 DPL 30 18 3 9 59 38 57 +21 1

Bettia

11-05-2005, 15:19

This has been a period of transition or Bettian football. The national team has made it's first forays into the NS arena and has certainly made a splash, albeit controversially, and now the Bettian First Division has undergone a makeover. With new television deals with the newly-formed Sonastra Sports network and Latao's Schmoo Network, lucrative sponsorship deals to be made (hint hint) and an ever-increasing amount of competition, the Apex League looks set to be a nail-biter. So, who are the teams?

Akani Sands (formerly known as Endunn Town)
Nickname: Destroyers
First Kit: Silver shirts with navy trim, navy shorts, silver socks
Change Kit: Dark blue shirts with silver trim, silver shorts, navy socks
Stadium: Shubunkin Park, Akani Sands (capacity: 71000)
Previous Season: 3rd

Settling into their new stadium and sporting a new name after the city council decided to rename the coastal resort in honour of the President's dead goldfish, Akani Sands have been going from strength to strength after their promotion three years ago. They will be looking to improve on their impressive third-place finish, and with a crop of young talent working their way through the ranks, this could be their year.

Butetown Dragons
Nickname: Dragons
First Kit: Green shirts, red shorts, red socks
Change Kit: Red shirts, green shorts, green socks
Stadium: Alice Street, Butetown, Gabalfa (capacity: 41000)
Previous Season: 7th

This experienced team from the Arab quarter of Gabalfa have been stalwarts of the First Division for many years now, and there is no reason to believe that this should change. The only question mark would be the age of some of their key players, although the pacy international winger Jason Abdullah can cause no end of problems for defences.

Ceffinton Town
Nickname: Wolves
First Kit: White shirts, blue shorts, blue socks
Change Kit: Yellow shirts, yellow shorts, yellow socks
Stadium: Parc Banastra, Ceffinton (capacity: 35000 - 20000 seated)
Previous Season: 8th

Ceffinton suprised everyone by finishing a highly creditable 8th in their first season in the First Division, thanks in part to the solid defensive pairing of Wasim Morgan and John McKinnon. Could they match those efforts this time round?

Downton
Nickname: Bulldozers
First Kit: Yellow shirts with black trim, yellow shorts, yellow socks
Change Kit: Blue shirts with amber trim, blue shorts, amber socks
Stadium: Andover Park, Downton (capacity: 33750)
Previous Season: 13th

Downton finished in a respectible mid-table position due to Bobby Rosenstiehl running the forward line almost single-handedly. However, the Bulldozers have been active on the transfer market and will be looking to make a stronger challenge this year.

Emcorn (formerly Aust Rangers)
Nickname: Mattocks
First Kit: Yellow and brown striped shirts, brown shorts, yellow socks
Change Kit: Green and white striped shirts, green shorts, white socks
Stadium: Gordonsbank Road, Emcorn (capacity: 36000)
Previous Season: 14th

Another team sporting a new name, this time after unpopular owner Michael Aust stepped down following on-pitch protests and subsequent investigations into financial irregularities. They will be looking to improve on their mid-table mediocrity, although with all the pre-season turmoil this may be too much to ask.

Gabalfa City
Nickname: Titans
First Kit: Dark red and white striped shirts, dark red shorts, white socks
Change Kit: Blue and grey striped shirts, grey shorts, grey socks
Stadium: Stadiwm Bettia, Gabalfa (capacity: 82000)
Previous Season: League Runners-Up

One of the league's big two, City are hoping to bring the league title back to the national stadium after losing it to their bitter rivals. With a squad as strong as theirs, they are definately front-runners.

Gabalfa Rovers
Nickname: Flames
First Kit: Red shirts with single yellow hoop, red shorts, red socks
Change Kit: Blue shirts with a single white hoop, white shorts, blue socks
Stadium: The Gasworks, Gabalfa (capacity: 85700)
Previous Season: League Champions

Rovers were virtually unbeatable last season as their international strike partnership of Stuart Abdul-Rahim and Gethin Ward tore through defences almost at will on their way to winning the league and cup double. This coupled with Amir Bettison in goal, Musa Williams and Amir Bin Da'ud in defence and Evan Brooks calling the shots in midfield means Rovers will not let go of their title easily.

Grappenhall United
Nickname: Warriors
First Kit: Red shirts, red shorts, red socks
Change Kit: Light green shirts, light green shorts, light green socks
Stadium: The Campus Ground, Grappenhall (capacity: 65000)
Previous Season: 4th

This big team from the famed university city have spectularly underacheived in recent years, although they went some way to putting that right last year by finishing fourth. Much will depend on defensive kingpin Gareth Coates and rising star Ieuan Swain if they are to bolster their standing.

Kirkwood Town
Nickname: Diamonds
First Kit: Sky blue shirts with a blue sash, blue shorts, sky blue socks
Change Kit: Black shirts with a sky blue sash, black shorts, black socks
Stadium: Hulley Street, Kirkwood (capacity: 28000 - 15000 seated)
Previous Season: Promoted from 2nd Division as champions

The plucky Diamonds astounded everyone by pipping Lorshill City at the post to gain back-to-back promotions, and win the 2nd Division championship to boot. However, they lack the resources that Lorshill City command. This may be one step to far and many expect them to struggle.

Lorshill City
Nickname: Ravens
First Kit: Black shirts with yellow trim, black shorts, black socks
Change Kit: Yellow shirts with a black trim, yellow shorts, yellow socks
Stadium: Ravenhill Park, Lorshill (capacity: 52000)
Previous Season: Promoted from 2nd Division as runners-up

City's board have pumped large amounts of money into catching up with their city rivals United. They were hugely disappointed to lose the 2nd Division title after leading for so long, and they will need to get over that if they are to make any impact in the top flight.

Lorshill United
Nickname: Rhinos
First Kit: Blue shirts with yellow hoops, yellow shorts, blue socks
Change Kit: White shirts with amber hoops, amber shorts, amber socks
Stadium: The Stamping Ground, Lorshill (capacity: 75000)
Previous Season: 5th

The Rhinos will be hoping their new Stamping Ground is aptly named. Famed for their mean defence marshalled by the giant Robert Sole, United will sorely miss their star striker who was forced to retire after picking up a severe knee injury. They will need to find a replacement if they are to mount a challenge for the title this season.

Maindy
Nickname: Bombers
First Kit: Black shirts with a red sash, red shorts, black socks
Change Kit: White shirts with a red sash, red shorts, white socks
Stadium: Crown Stadium, Maindy, Gabalfa (capacity: 34950 - 20000 seated)
Previous Season: 9th

Perennial mid-table occupants Maindy have signalled their ambitions by signing promising young striker Laurie LeClerc from Gabalfa Rovers amoungst others. Could be this season's dark horses.

Old Maxwellians
Nickname: Toffs
First Kit: Navy blue shirts with white trim, white shorts, navy blue socks
Change Kit: Yellow shirts with a navy blue trim, yellow shorts, yellow socks
Stadium: Laytonia Avenue, Grappenhall (capacity: 30000 - 10000 seated)
Previous Season: 3rd in 2nd Division, promoted as play-off winners

After spending five years outside the Apex League, the Toffs finally regained their top-flight status and are looking to get one over their city rivals Grappenhall United.

AFC Rendrew
Nickname: Axes
First Kit: Green shirts with white chevron, white shorts, green socks
Change Kit: Silver shirts with green chevron, silver shorts, silver socks
Stadium: North Street, Rendrew, Gabalfa (capacity: 40000)
Previous Season: 12th

AFC Rendrew have been gradually providing a stronger challenge over the years, currently boasting a number of players who have gone on to represent their country. However, they will sorely miss the presence of Geraint Carew who has recently signed for Cockbill Street champions Vimesbairn Athletic, and this could prove telling.

Roath Albion
Nickname: Thunderbolts
First Kit: Sky blue shirts with yellow sash, sky blue shorts, sky blue socks
Change kit: Green shirts with a black sash, green shorts, black socks
Stadium: Penylan Park, Riviston (capacity: 40000 - 25000 seated)
Previous Season: 10th

The 'Bolts did well to consolidate their position so well after promotion in the previous year, and have shown their willingness to further their progress by investing in the team and their stadium, which now sports an impressive new grandstand. Whether they actually improve on last season as another matter.

Sukatra Tigers
Nickname: Tigers
First Kit: Amber shirts with black pinstripes, black shorts, amber socks
Change Kit: Red shirts with white pinstripes, white shorts, red socks
Stadium: Al-Fath Stadium, Sukatra (capacity: 63000 - 30000 seated)
Previous Season: 6th

Sukatra has proven to be a difficult place for teams to come to, as the Al-Fath stadium can become a veritable cauldron of noise when filled. Whilst having no current internationals, the Tigers boast a strong team with experts tipping them for the league title.

AFC Tamrida
Nickname: Stars
First Kit: Blue shirts with yellow sleeves, yellow shorts, blue socks
Change Kit: Yellow shirts with red sleeves, yellow shorts, red socks
Stadium: Thamitra Gate Stadium, Tamrida (capacity: 55000)
Previous Season: 15th

Tamrida were fortunate not to go down last year, having been involved in a relegation dogfight right up until the last week. The management have taken no chances using the opportunity to strengthen their team, and they should have no worries this season.

Whitchurch United
Nickname: Lions
First Kit: Red and black striped shirts, black shorts, red socks
Change Kit: Blue and white striped shirts, white shorts, blue socks
Stadium: Harewood Park, Whitchurch (capacity: 35000 - 30000 seated)
Previous Season: 11th

With the raw talent of Aaron Brown and Chris Hutton, Whitchurch were a force to be reckoned with and only finished in mid-table due to a spectacular collapse towards the end of last season. They must improve their consistancy and fitness if there are to go any better this year.

The new season kicks off shortly. Who will be champions? Stay tuned!

Bedistan

13-05-2005, 03:27

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Liverpool England

13-05-2005, 07:07

League Returns for 22F/23Q season
Two-year (1 season) layoff due to WC22 hosting commitments

The league is back, the FALE announced yesterday. After a two-year (that's one season) layoff, the league has returned - with the same rules as last time, which have relieved many clubs who were afraid that new rules would mean confusion. However, one minor change is that instead of the bottom four clubs (1 from each group) going into the relegation playoffs and two from that bunch being relegated from the Premiership, the bottom eight teams - two per group - will be involved, and three will go down. At least the FALE seem to have found a proper system, and look to be sticking to it. The current system is the FALE's fifth in fourteen seasons.

Here's stats on the new season
Premier Division (Seed) [ Listed by groups ]
Group 1
North Fence Pushing (4)
Palisade Road
Icarus Wings
CCL 'C'

Group 2
IDEXO (3)
Shrewtoe
Greatcliff Tragic
Thunderbird Bazaar

Group 3
Pardbo (1; defending champs)
Schimpol
Talbott
Red Harp Gold Lute

Group 4
CCL 'D' (2)
Orean
Blackwater (First Div. defending champs)
Hungry Palls

These groupings effectively mean that the major Liverpool England rivalries - Orean v Schimpol and Pardbo v IEDXO - are on hold - at least until the playoffs.

First Division (seed)
Blessed St. Iago (3)
Alnwick Torpedo (4)
Watakisikis (1)
Darkness United (2)
Keelhead (Second Div. defending champs)
Al-Johari

Second Division (seed)
Oak Chapel (1)
Al-Digoshi (2)
Folenisa
Golden Discus
3B's and K
Toldedo/Findlay Oilers

The First and Second divisions, however, do see a major change - only one team gets relegated from Division One, to accomodate three teams going up. This means that there is now only one promotion spot for Division Two - that is, to be champions.

Cup Draw (First Two Rounds)
Round 1
1A. Oak Chapel - 3B's and K
1B. Golden Discus - Folenisa
1C. Toledo/Findlay Oilers - Al Digoshi

Round 2
2A. Keelhead - 1C winners
2B. 1B winners - Al-Johari
2C. 1A winners - Darkness Utd

And, to refresh your memories, here're the rules in place.
-Premier Division will have 4 groups of 4 (16 teams, down from current 28), playing home-and-away twice amongst their groups [12 games] where the four group winners will play in a group to decide the final standings [home-and-away once, 6 games]. The eight bottom clubs (2 per group) will also play in a group, with the bottom three being relegated [home-and-away once, 14 games].
-First Division will have 6 teams playing each other home-and-away twice (20 games). The first and second half-season champions (or the overall top two if they are the same team) get promoted with the next-highest placed team overall; the last-placed team gets relegated.
-Second Division will have 6 teams playing each other home-and-away once (10 games). The top two get promoted.
-5 point penalty if finances do not meet minimum standards:
L£-1.5m minimum for Premier Div,
L£-1m minimum for 1st Div,
L£-1m minimum for 2nd Div
-2 point penalty if team is unable to play a scheduled home fixture due to crowd trouble, with the opposing team given a 3-0 win.
-1 match suspension for every ten domestic yellow cards
-1 match suspension for every domestic red card
-1 match suspension for every following three domestic yellow cards

Chicanada

13-05-2005, 07:09

CFF FA Reports
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Ligas to be joined once more in 1927

In a surprise announcement, The CFF has announced today that in three years time the CFF will add a fourth division.

The FurLiga, as it will be called, will be formulated from top small leagues as well as the six worst teams in TreiLiga 1926 to form four 16-team divisions. This is expected to not only continue to spread the CFF experience but to increase teams in the TroutCo Unity Cup, which expects to host 24 teams in 1926 or 1927 as well as bring the Ligas in line with the rest of the soccerworld.

Saints Getting A Baby Squad To Nuture?

Hosaih Praise Cleeto, the crazy President of Bishop FC Inc., is looking for a yet another jewel to his footy empire, as they have placed a bid on Nedalian Sqaud Captera FC.

The 400 million CP (USD 200 million) bid comes weeks after Cleeto failed in a buyout of West Coast HC and Paradiso. Many CFF experts expect Cleeto to be in the process of looking abroad to continue to improve Bishop HC as well as CanaLiga member AS Bishop County and his regional squads of Jaxx Central and Rebel. No word as of yet if Cleeto has begun eyeing any ownership or sponsorship deal of Bettian squad Grappenhall United which has been rumored for some time.

Barclay Buys Up AS Risa and Rosa

Barclay Beers, the offical sponsor of the CFF SuperLiga, has officially bough two of the RKAR's top teams as AS Risa and Rosa FC's stockholders gave up ownership.

The surprise buyout of the Score and the Paladins for nearly CP 350 million allows Barclay CEO Forrest Ganson a shot at enjoying the perks of a club, which he never had the opportunity to while a Defender at Cana FC. In addition, many think the buyout is in reponse to Barclay's failed attempt to buy the sponsorship rights to Druidan squad Les Schløñuski.

Predence Loeri to Grakh'nakh K'druz'ba

Star Loeri will be leaving the confines of North Shore to Cockbill Street for the next few years, as he leaves with AM3 million (CP 3 million/USD 1.5 million) to play in the Compound League for the next four years. He's the second player to go abroad, as Jillien Bastion contnues to play for Artic Inlet over in Vilita.

CFF President Goemi Glask has said the entire Liga needs to begin looking abroad to help bring in new talent and to promote hiome grown Chicanadans and several teams, most notably SuperLigars Ashley and Township have been comming for players.

Liverpool England

13-05-2005, 08:20

22F/23Q season reaches halfway stage
Premier League update

The Football league has now reached its halfway stage in Liverpool England. Usually this would not mean anything except the start of cup competition, however this season we have something different: the first-half champions of the First Division have won a Season 23F/24Q Premiership spot thanks to the new FALE lower-league measures, being the first-ever team to win promotion at the halfway stage.

Here are the first-half Premiership scores:

Matchday 1
North Fence Pushing 2 Palisade Road 0
IDEXO 3 Shrewtoe 3
Pardbo 0 Schimpol 1
CCL 'D' 1 Orean 1
Icarus Wings 2 CCL 'C' 2
Greatcliff Tragic 3 Thunderbird Bazaar 1
Talbott 1 Red Harp Gold Lute 0
Blackwater 2 Hungry Palls 3

Pardbo got off to a not-so-good start to the defence of their title won in 20F/21Q, a title they have held for two seasons due to the 21F/22Q season cancellation. Of the other seeded teams, only North Fence Pushing won their match, with IDEXO and CCL 'D' both drawing.

Matchday 2
Palisade Road 0 CCL 'C' 2
Shrewtoe 1 Thunderbird Bazaar 0
Schimpol 2 Red Harp Gold Lute 1
Orean 0 Hungry Palls 0
North Fence Pushing 1 Icarus Wings 0
IDEXO 1 Greatcliff Tragic 1
Pardbo 2 Talbott 1
CCL 'D' 3 Blackwater 2

Matchday 2 and Pardbo bag their first win of the season, defeating Talbott 2-1 in a close encounter. The three other seeded teams all picked up points, although IDEXO have still failed to register a win.

Matchday 3
North Fence Pushing 0 CCL 'C' 2
IDEXO 2 Thunderbird Bazaar 2
Pardbo 1 Red Harp Gold Lute 1
CCL 'D' 1 Hungry Palls 2
Palisade Road 1 Icarus Wings 1
Shrewtoe 2 Greatcliff Tragic 1
Schimpol 3 Talbott 0
Orean 2 Blackwater 2

IDEXO have amazingly again failed to win, bagging their third straight draw in a row. North Fence Pushing fell to their first defeat of the season, while CCL 'D' suffered the same fate. Pardbo picked up only the single point with a 1-1 draw. Another team to note is Orean, once dominant in the league, also have three draws from three games. They face a seeded team, CCL 'D', next, will their (or IDEXO's) streak snap?

Matchday 4
Palisade Road 1 North Fence Pushing 1
Shrewtoe 0 IDEXO 3
Schimpol 0 Pardbo 2
Orean 4 CCL 'D' 0
CCL 'C' 0 Icarus Wings 0
Thunderbird Bazaar 3 Greatcliff Tragic 0
Red Harp Gold Lute 0 Talbott 2
Hungry Palls 1 Blackwater 0

4-0 sees the record scoreline so far of this season, CCL 'D' falling to a heavy defeat against Orean, who've finally picked up three points. Pardbo and IDEXO both won, cracking IDEXO's draw streak, and North Fence Pushing drew 1-1 away at Palisade Road. The team to be on the lookout for after this matchday however is Hungry Palls, with 10 points from a possible 12 so far!

Matchday 5
CCL 'C' 3 Palisade Road 1
Thunderbird Bazaar 2 Shrewtoe 0
Red Harp Gold Lute 1 Schimpol 1
Hungry Palls 2 Orean 3
Icarus Wings 0 North Fence Pushing 1
Greatcliff Tragic 2 IDEXO 1
Talbott 2 Pardbo 1
Blackwater 1 CCL 'D' 1

Hungry Palls fall to their first defeat of the season, with Orean picking up three points again, beating them 3-2 away. Pardbo lost for the first time since Matchday 1, while IDEXO have lost ground with a 2-1 slip against the Tragic. CCL 'D' drew, while North Fence Pushing were the only seeded team to win on Matchday 5.

Matchday 6
CCL 'C' 0 North Fence Pushing 1
Thunderbird Bazaar 3 IDEXO 2
Red Harp Gold Lute 0 Pardbo 1
Hungry Palls 2 CCL 'D' 0
Icarus Wings 2 Palisade Road 1
Greatcliff Tragic 1 Shrewtoe 3
Talbott 0 Schimpol 0
Blackwater 0 Orean 2

Orean round off a good first-half of the season with another strong away performance, winning 2-0 at Blackwater, putting them provisionally second in the Group 4 table, secondary to only Hungry Palls, who beat CCL 'D' 2-0. CCL 'D''s slip up puts them in third. Also losing on Matchday 6 were IDEXO, who seem to be losing form. They finish provisionally last in Group 2 on six points from a possible 18, however only four points off the pace. North Fence Puhing provisionally lead Group 1, dropping only five points along the way. A strong Matchday 6 1-0 away win enough to put them ahead of opponents CCL 'C' by two points. Red Harp Gold Lute seem to be the disaster of the season, their two points in Group 3 putting them 9 points behind provisional leaders Schimpol, who lead defending champs Pardbo by one point. Talbott are third in that group on Goal Difference.

Region 1 Pts W D L GF:GA GD
1. North Fence Pushing 13 4 1 1 6:3 3
2. CCL 'C' 11 3 2 1 9:4 5
3. Icarus Wings 6 1 3 2 5:6 -1
4. Palisade Road 2 0 2 4 4:11 -7
Region 2 Pts W D L GF:GA GD
1. Thunderbird Bazaar 10 3 1 2 11:8 3
2. Shrewtoe 10 3 1 2 9:10 -1
3. Greatcliff Tragic 7 2 1 3 8:11 -3
4. IDEXO 6 1 3 2 12:11 1
Region 3 Pts W D L GF:GA GD
1. Schimpol 11 3 2 1 7:4 3
2. Pardbo 10 3 1 2 7:5 2
3. Talbott 10 3 1 2 6:6 0
4. Red Harp Gold Lute 2 0 2 4 3:8 -5
Region 4 Pts W D L GF:GA GD
1. Hungry Palls 13 4 1 1 10:6 4
2. Orean 12 3 3 0 12:5 7
3. CCL 'D' 5 1 2 3 6:12 -6
4. Blackwater 2 0 2 4 7:12 -5

[OOC: First and Second Divisions coming]

Liverpool England

13-05-2005, 09:17

22F/23Q season reaches halfway point Part Two
Team promoted to Premiership for first time at halfway mark

After that Premiership first-half wrapup, let's look at the lower leagues. The lower leagues' first half are important because, for the first time ever, the team topping the chart in Division One at the break gets one of the three automatic promotion slots into the Premiership, the other two going to either the second-half winner or second placed team, if the same team that won the first half also win the second half and the next best-placed overall team. Let's analyse the scores.

First Division Scores
Matchday 1
Blessed St. Iago 2 Alnwick Torpedo 1
Watakisikis 0 Darkness United 1
Keelhead 2 Al-Johari 1

St. Iago, United and Keelhead pick up the first ever wins of the season. Nothing much of note, except that the Keelhead v. Al-Johari game was delayed 15 minutes in the second half due to crowd trouble, although it was later completed. The FALE will meet to decide any punishments, which could include Al-Johari forfeiting the game 3-0 (they lost 2-1) and losing two points.

Matchday 2
Blessed St. Iago 1 Watakisikis 1
Darkness United 1 Al-Johari 1
Alnwick Torpedo 3 Keelhead 1

Two draws this time around, with Alnwick picking up the single win of the matchday. Keelhead lost two players to dismissals in a hot-headed match, which included the referee being verbally abused by Keelhead forward Martin Jiin, who was handed a six-match suspension.

Matchday 3
Blessed St. Iago 1 Darkness United 0
Alnwick Torpedo 0 Al-Johari 1
Watakisikis 1 Keelhead 1

Matchday 4
Blessed St. Iago 1 Keelhead 2
Alnwick Torpedo 1 Darkness United 1
Watakisikis 0 Al-Johari 1

Matchday 5
Blessed St. Iago 1 Al-Johari 0
Alnwick Torpedo 1 Watakisikis 1
Darkness United 1 Keelhead 1

Matchday 6
Alnwick Torpedo 2 Blessed St. Iago 0
Darkness United 1 Watakisikis 1
Al-Johari 3 Keelhead 1

Matchday 7
Watakisikis 1 Blessed St. Iago 1
Al-Johari 2 Darkness United 2
Keelhead 4 Alnwick Torpedo 3

Matchday 8
Darkness United 2 Blessed St. Iago 1
Al-Johari 0 Alnwick Torpedo 0
Keelhead 1 Watakisikis 0

Matchday 9
Keelhead 0 Blessed St. Iago 0
Darkness United 1 Alnwick Torpedo 1
Al-Johari 0 Watakisikis 0

This is where things stand with one MD to the halfway point. Keelhead suffer a draw when a win would have guaranteed top-flight football for next season. Instead, the team in second, Darkness United, three points behind, have a shot at promotion as the two teams face each other on Matchday 10, where a win, even by the smallest margin, would send either team up.

Matchday 10
Al-Johari 2 Blessed St. Iago 2
Watakisikis 0 Alnwick Torpedo 0

The last match of the day to be played was that all-important promotion clash, played at Keelhead's ground on Lox Land Island at 1930 local time, more than five hours after the previous match had ended, with two noon kickoffs. Keelhead looked to have opened the scoring through Martin Jiin, playing his second match since returning from a 6 game ban, but his effort was ruled offside. Instead, Darkness United took a crucial lead just after half-time, which must have undid whatever Keelhead's manager wanted his side to do in the second half. In the end, the one goal was enough, sending United into the Premiership for the first time in six seasons.

Keelhead 0 Darkness United 1

Second Division Scores
Matchday 1
Oak Chapel 1 Al-Digoshi 0
Folenisa 1 Golden Discus 1
3B's and K 2 Toldedo/Findlay Oilers 3

Matchday 2
Oak Chapel 2 Folenisa 2
Golden Discus 0 Toldedo/Findlay Oilers 2
Al-Digoshi 0 3B's and K 0

Matchday 3
Oak Chapel 2 Golden Discus 0
Al-Digoshi 0 Toldedo/Findlay Oilers 2
Folenisa 0 3B's and K 0

Matchday 4
Oak Chapel 0 3B's and K 0
Al-Digoshi 1 Golden Discus 4
Folenisa 0 Toldedo/Findlay Oilers 1

Matchday 5
Oak Chapel 2 Toldedo/Findlay Oilers 2
Al-Digoshi 1 Folenisa 1
Golden Discus 2 3B's and K 1

Division 1 Pts W D L GF:GA GD
P. Darkness United 15 3 6 1 11:9 2 - Promoted on GD
2. Keelhead 15 4 3 3 13:14 -1
3. Al-Johari 14 3 5 2 11:9 2
4. Blessed St. Iago 13 3 4 3 10:11 -1
5. Alnwick Torpedo 11 2 5 3 12:11 1
6. Watakisikis 7 0 7 3 5:8 -3

Division 2 Pts W D L GF:GA GD
1. Toldedo/Findlay Oilers 13 4 1 0 10:4 6
2. Oak Chapel 9 2 3 0 7:4 3
3. Golden Discus 7 2 1 2 7:7 0
4. Folenisa 4 0 4 1 4:5 -1
5. 3B's and K 3 0 3 2 3:5 -2
6. Al-Digoshi 2 0 2 3 2:8 -6

Bettia

13-05-2005, 15:50

Apex League, Matchday 1

Last season's champions Gabalfa Rovers started where they left off with a 3-1 over city rivals Maindy, with Gethin Ward grabbing a brace. Fancied teams Akani Sands and Lorshill United also claimed opening day victories.

All three promoted teams got their seasons off to a solid but unspectacular start. Lorshill City hosted Kirkwood Town looking to gain some revenge for their loss of the 2nd Division title to the Diamonds, but both teams shared the points in a 0-0 draw. Elsewhere, Old Maxwellians won a very unlikely point away to Gabalfa City.

Akani Sands 2 Whitchurch 1
Butetown Dragons 1 AFC Rendrew 2
Ceffinton Town 1 AFC Tamrida 0
Downton 0 Sukatra Tigers 0
Emcorn 1 Roath Albion 0
Gabalfa City 0 Old Maxwellians 0
Grappenhall 1 Lorshill United 2
Lorshill City 0 Kirkwood Town 0
Maindy 1 Gabalfa Rovers 3

Pts W D L GF:GA GD
1. Gabalfa Rovers 3 1 0 0 3:1 2
2. Akani Sands 3 1 0 0 2:1 1
3. Lorshill United 3 1 0 0 2:1 1
4. AFC Rendrew 3 1 0 0 2:1 1
5. Ceffinton Town 3 1 0 0 1:0 1
6. Emcorn 3 1 0 0 1:0 1
7. Downton 1 0 1 0 0:0 0
8. Gabalfa City 1 0 1 0 0:0 0
9. Kirkwood Town 1 0 1 0 0:0 0
10. Lorshill City 1 0 1 0 0:0 0
11. Old Maxwellians 1 0 1 0 0:0 0
12. Sukatra Tigers 1 0 1 0 0:0 0
13. Butetown Dragons 0 0 0 1 1:2 -1
14. Grappenhall 0 0 0 1 1:2 -1
15. Whitchurch 0 0 0 1 1:2 -1
16. Roath Albion 0 0 0 1 0:1 -1
17. AFC Tamrida 0 0 0 1 0:1 -1
18. Maindy 0 0 0 1 1:3 -2

Spruitland

14-05-2005, 14:34

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First Spruitland coach sacked!

Arno Ledda, 57-year old coach of FC Albertine, has the dubious honor of being the first coach in the Spruitland First Division to get the sack. The announcement was made by the FC Albertine Board of Directors after the 0 – 1 home defeat against last-placed Lepus FC.

Halfway into the season, FC Albertine now resides at a modest 7th place with 11 points and a mediocre 3-2-4 record. Though the table is tightly packed and they’re only 4 points behind second place, the defending champions were expected to make another challenge for the title. The 11 points gap between FC Albertine and comfortable leaders Sporting Mayo, however, seems impossible to close.

Ledda’s dismissal comes as a surprise to FC Albertine supporters, where only a small number of voices had expressed their displeasure. A spokesperson for the team’s supporters club suspects certain individuals within the players group had some influence in the matter. FC Albertine striker and Man of the Season 1, Dirk Jools, fully supports the Board’s decision.

“I have nothing against Arno [Ledda],” Jools says, “but if a team isn’t performing, it’s obviously the coach’s fault. Time for a change.”

While the defeat against last-placed Lepus FC obviously sealed Ledda’s fate, the result of the game might not have made any difference. Together with Ledda’s dismissal, the Board of Directors also announced his successor, a clear indication that the decision had already been made and it was all just a matter of timing.

New FC Albertine head coach for the coming three and a half seasons will be former Starblaydi international Fabricio de Souza Lima. 55-year old de Souza Lima played 34 times for his nation’s senior squad as an attacking midfielder/striker, totaling 6 goals. Rumor has it that de Souza Lima was recommended to the FC Albertine Board of Directors by striker Dirk Jools, after they met at the last Under-21 World Cup, where the Starblaydi coach was present as a spectator.

“I like Dirk,” de Souza Lima says, “he reminds me of myself when I was young. I don’t know if he had anything to do with my appointment, but if he did, I don’t see anything wrong with that.”

With the season effectively lost for the defending champions, de Souza Lima intends to use the second half of the season to experiment and try out some new things, in preparation of next year.

“Let me make this very clear, I came here to win,” de Souza Lima concludes his press conference.

The current season seems to be taking the same route as last year’s, with the difference that it is now Sporting Mayo who is sailing towards the title fairly unopposed. With a 7 point lead over Thiel United and 9 games to go, mathematical certainty is still a few games away, but it seems unavoidable.

Mayo’s 7-1-1 record can’t be contributed to just one or two star players. Under-21 stars Simon Briers in goal and Samson Trouwel on right field are proving more than mature enough to be first team regulars, Edmund Kidder and Chico Provoost are an effective striker combination, and Vilita’s Malovar Stokks is the strong man on midfield, vital to both defense and attack. But it is the team as a whole, functioning as a well-oiled machine, that propelled Sporting Mayo into a comfortable lead.

The other foreigners in the Spruitland First Division are proving equally invaluable to their respective teams. Young Rejistani Taki Sala is turning out to be a whiz kid in the Fonstown Rovers defense, while Rigoberto’s experience as a right wing back is one of the main reasons why Thiel United is currently in second place in the league (and his two goals, from corners, certainly didn’t hurt either).

The other Starblaydi veteran, Paul Bachchan, has been slightly less successful as Lepus FC’s left wing back. Bachchan managed to show his talent in a couple of games, but has mainly been unable to control his temper, earning him 5 yellow and 3 red cards in the 7 games he played (being suspended for two matches, with one to go). Add two more red cards to that for U-21 striker Juri Kocarov and it’s not at all surprising Lepus FC is at the bottom of the table.

Jan Wolters is still the surprising name at the top of the goalscoring list, totaling 6 goals so far. It seems clear the former defensive midfielder has found his true calling. Wolters’ efficiency in front of goal, combined with an ever-improving defense, has moved RFC Godiva up from last to 4th place in the last six games.

New Brux FC, last season’s runner-up, is still stuck near the bottom of the table and a repeat of last year’s performance seems unlikely at this point. Nevertheless, the Board of Directors have made it clear they retain full confidence in head coach Jon Briers, and have given him assurance he’ll remain at the helm for several more seasons, giving him time to incorporate a long term vision.

As a first step, Briers has decided to follow the example of Fonstown and Sativa, sending young substitute defender Fritz Wigmeister out on loan to a club in a foreign based competition. Wigmeister, good for two substitute appearances at the previous U-21 World Cup, will leave at the end of the season to the Bedistan Premier League, where he will play for Bucks Lake Athletic for two seasons. Bucks Lake Athletic has not been known for their outstanding defensive performances lately and is expected to struggle against relegation, but Wigmeister is not bothered by that.

“I’m just thrilled I'll be playing in the BPL,” he says. “They’re the World Champs, they must be doing something right over there.”

Team PL W D L GF GA GD Pts
Sporting Mayo 9 7 1 1 16 8 +8 22
Thiel United 9 5 0 4 13 10 +3 15
Jonesville City 9 4 2 3 9 12 -3 14
RFC Godiva 9 4 1 4 13 11 +2 13
New Frigobox FC 9 4 1 4 14 14 0 13
Fonstown Rovers 9 3 3 3 13 14 -1 12
FC Albertine 9 3 2 4 11 10 +1 11
Sativa Stoners 9 3 1 5 12 15 -3 10
New Brux FC 9 3 1 5 6 10 -4 10
Lepus FC 9 2 2 5 11 13 -2 8

Hockey Canada

17-05-2005, 13:06

Hockey Canada to propose Hall of Fame to World Cup Committee

With World Cup 22 reaching the finals and World Cup 23 signing up, HCSF (Hockey Canada Soccer Federation) have proposed to build a Hall of Fame to honour players/coaches/teams/managers who have either completed something significant or rose to a level of play unmatched by others. We propose the Hall be built in Total n Utter Insanity.

The TnUI proposal is because of it's dominance in World Cup Soccer, and it's contributions to U21 Soccer as well (Hosting U21WC1-16 17 signing up). Building it in Liverpool England was brought up as well. Hockey Canada believes LE has shown great leadership in the past and could be a good candidate for housing the Hall.

Nations proposed:

-Total n Utter Insanity
-Liverpool England
-(Possibly) Vilita
-(Possibly) Starblaydia

Bettia

17-05-2005, 15:01

Apex League, Matchday 2

It was a good day for the city of Lorshill as both teams claimed valuable wins over their Gabalfa opponents. Lorshill United climbed to the top of the league with a comfortable 2-0 win over Gabalfa City, whilst their newly-promoted rivals Lorshill City came away from champions Gabalfa Rovers with a highly creditable 3-1 victory.

Lorshill City are closely followed by Kirkwood Town, whose 2-0 win against Grappenhall take them to third, and roots the Warriors to the foot of the table.

Despite their healthy start to the season, Emcorn's off-the-pitch woes continued with rumours surrounding star midfielder John Connick. According to some sources, he is unhappy with the current state of affairs at Gordonsbank Road and has handed in a transfer request.

Gabalfa Rovers 1 Lorshill City 3
Kirkwood Town 2 Grappenhall 0
Lorshill United 2 Gabalfa City 0
Maindy 1 Emcorn 1
Old Maxwellians 0 Downton 1
Roath Albion 3 Ceffinton Town 3
Sukatra Tigers 1 Butetown Dragons 3
AFC Tamrida 1 Akani Sands 0
Whitchurch 1 AFC Rendrew 1

Pts W D L GF:GA GD
1. Lorshill United 6 2 0 0 4:1 3
2. Lorshill City 4 1 1 0 3:1 2
3. Kirkwood Town 4 1 1 0 2:0 2
4. Ceffinton Town 4 1 1 0 4:3 1
5. AFC Rendrew 4 1 1 0 3:2 1
6. Emcorn 4 1 1 0 2:1 1
7. Downton 4 1 1 0 1:0 1
8. Butetown Dragons 3 1 0 1 4:3 1
9. Gabalfa Rovers 3 1 0 1 4:4 0
10. Akani Sands 3 1 0 1 2:2 0
11. AFC Tamrida 3 1 0 1 1:1 0
12. Old Maxwellians 1 0 1 1 0:1 -1
13. Roath Albion 1 0 1 1 3:4 -1
14. Whitchurch 1 0 1 1 2:3 -1
15. Maindy 1 0 1 1 2:4 -2
16. Sukatra Tigers 1 0 1 1 1:3 -2
17. Gabalfa City 1 0 1 1 0:2 -2
18. Grappenhall 0 0 0 2 1:4 -3

Marligantis

18-05-2005, 14:29

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Aar Lai'aao Available on a Free

----------------Legendary Marligantis forward Aar Lai'aano is available on a free transfer after the collapse of the Melmond Premier League.

----------------Lai'aao is a professional football (soccer) player and his skills have given him a place on the Marligantis National Football Team. Lai'aao has played for Marligantis in Colony Cup 1.1 and Baptism of Fire Cup PXIX. These are the only two football competitions that the nation of Marligantis has sent a team to.

----------------Lai'aao became the first Marligantis born player to be signed by a foreign team, when he was part of a 3-Nation transfer prior to World Cup 19. Melmond based Vilitan forward Germán Salomón wanted nothing more than to return to his native Vilita, which he did, signing for Arcticala Inlet for 24 Million Melmondian Wong. In addition to the cash payment, Arcticala Inlet agreed to provide Melmondian club team Acosta Browns with a young, future prospect with international accords that would train with the browns and one day replace Salomón, who was one of the top goalscorers in the entire Melmond Premier League. After cutting a deal with the government of Marligantis, Arcticala Inlet obtained the rights to Aar Lai'aao, and immediately handed thos rights over to Acosta Browns as part of the transfer agreement. Lai'aao was the first Marligantis citizen to be involved in foreign RP.

Atlantis of Vilita

18-05-2005, 14:59

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:: Academy For Sale ::

After a recent meeting with national sporting captain Amfali, the Atlantian Leader has decided to sell all holdings of the Atlantis of Vilita Academy located in Turori. The facility has been used by the Atlantis of Vilita sporting association since Under 21 World Cup 13, and was prior used by the Turorian Football Association to train and house their Under 21 Youths and trainees.

The Academy would be useful for National or Domestic clubs and can be rented out if the price is right.

Atlantis of Vilita

18-05-2005, 15:04

The TnUI proposal is because of it's dominance in World Cup Soccer

LE has shown great leadership in the past

Dear Miss Canada,

-----------------It comes to my attention that you are mad. Completely mad. Come down with me on my trip to Turori, and I'll show you a great piece of land for you to build your proposed Hall of Fame on. Acres of space just rich with football history, looking for a new purpose.

-----------------I know some great doctors there as well, so perhaps we can have you checked out on the way.

Sincerely,

The Atlantian Leader

Turori

18-05-2005, 15:12

Turorians welcome Hall of Fame, Denounce AoV

---------------While Turorian officials have supported the attempts to construct a hall of fame on the former site of the Turorian National Academy, The Football Association of Turori is rumored to have sent a strongly worded letter to the Atlantian Leader after they reportedly have placed the Academy up for general sale without first consulting the representatives from the Island Emirate. A representative from the Football Association of Turori (FAT) is believed to have cited that the Football Association may have been interested in purchasing back the land at cost value from the Atlantis of Vilitans, however, agreed that it would also be useful if a Hall of Fame bid was accepted on the currently dormant academy land.

Vilita

18-05-2005, 15:16

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Season 16 :: First Half Report

-------------------The Stellar Division re-opened with a pair of mild upsets and an unfamiliar look to the standings. The defending champions, Marine Coast United, got off to the worst of starts with a home defeat to Mavaloiao. Neither Strike FC nor Yeaddin Owls AFC were able to secure three points, leaving both mid table looking up at those who were able to capitalize on opening day. Arcticala Inlet took advantage of Non-International Elliott Moyo's sending off just five minutes in as they were able to record an impressive 3-0 victory over Turoki Isle. In Seraai, the defending Vilitan Cup champions were looking to start their league campaign off on a high note. However, it was the continuously improving Makosile who recorded the points, thanks to 18 year old Grenville Marai. The virtually unknown Striker was given a professional contract after being trained in the Sile Academy, and scored 38 minutes into his debut appearance for Makosile.

-------------------A Trio of 1-0 victories allowed Makosile the chance to find themselves alone atop the Stellar Division table. Arcticala Inlet, who had started strongly, quickly dropped down the table after a heavy defeat at the hands of Lopinka, and the loss to Makosile. Strike FC, Yeaddin and Marine Coast United all bounced back from their opening day misfortune to record successive victories and climb back into the top 4 in the table.

-------------------Makosile's first defeat finally came at the hands of Strike, but Makosile showed their prowess in holding the heavily favored Strike to just 1 goal, but kept pace with the Lonngeylin club by returning to their habit of lacklustre 1-0 victories. Strike, meanwhile, squared off in Arcticala with Arcticala Inlet, and after Serge DuPont and Julian Lisbie exchanged strikes, Rhianna Peters stole the show to add to Arcticala Inlet's misery. After just six games, Arcticala found themselves just one point off the bottom of the table, tied for Lopinka for the worst defense in the Stellar Division. The Owls suffered their first defeat at the hands of Cednia Beach, leaving Strike as the only unbeaten team in the table.

-------------------Strike hit a slight blip on Matchday 7 after a 1-1 draw with Eastal Lunar, but their main rivals Yeaddin, Makosile and Marine Coast United all could only achieve similar draws. Makosile and Yeaddin fought to a goalless draw, leaving the Sile club well ahead of any teams looking to claim the top defense in the league, having conceded just one goal all season at this point. Inaki Soler helped Inland Peaks continue their climb back up the table after helping the team to victories over Lopinka and Kionao. Strike squared off with Marine Coast United at The Shultis, and the two megaliths exchanged goals late in the second half, Strike through Sylvain Emeka-Tuai and Marine Coast through Sarzonian midfielder Henrik Bastale, ending in another draw for the clubs.

-------------------Strike could not handle Jlinal Cove however, a defeat coupled with big wins by all of their competitors saw Strike slip to third in the table. Syku Lyku-Agbayani's goal was not enough to stop Yeaddin who ran out easy 3-1 winners over Arcticala Inlet. Makosile scored more than once for the first time in the season and recorded an impressive 3-0 win over Kiiarana while Marine Coast crushed Eastal Lunar once again, knocking home four goals.

-------------------Yeaddin and Strike met in Lonngeylin for an exciting top of the table clash in week 9. A very exciting first half opened when Sylvain Emeka-Tuai fired Strike into the lead. Rhianna Peters doubled the advantage for the home side on the half-hour mark, but Yeaddin quickly responded, before equalizing just before halftime. The match was much less eventful in the second half, with only a handful of clear chances. Malaino Mumamba took one of those chances for Yeaddin, and fired home to propel the Champions of Nationstates to the 3-2 victory. Arcticala Inlet and Inland Peaks exchanged goals frequently but once again Arcticala Inlet came out on the losing end. Riccardo Appolloni for Inland Peaks and Julian Lisbie for Arcticala both recorded hattricks, but it was Inland who got the stand alone in the 4-3 result. Peaks kept the high scoring up when they hosted Strike the following week, the two teams exchanged goals early, and then re-opened the action late as neither side seemed content with just a good performance. In the end the teams ended with three goals a piece.

-------------------The First Mega-Derby of the season was held at the Lirai Asku Castle and it was the Yeaddin defenders that secured yet another win for the Owls. Ricky Ezis and Jaloey Afrikka teamed up to negate Callum Banda's strike and secure three points for the league leading Owls. Alejandro Vantrease finally ending his goalscoring drought as the Owls continued their momentum with a strong 4-1 victory over Jlinal Cove. While Strike and Marine Coast recorded victories, Makosile slipped up conceding just their second goal of the season in a 1-0 loss to Turoki Isle. Stelios Doukas scored a rare goal for Eastal Lunar to save a point at newly promoted Lopinka who were slowly starting to slip farther adrift at the bottom of the table.

-------------------Inland Peaks took advantage of poor performances by their opposition in the last round of matches before the break, moving up to second after their victory over Jlinal Cove. Thw Owls and Marine Coast United each recorded draws, while Strike FC surprisingly lost to mid-table Mavaloiao, while Makosile dropped a 1-0 decision to bottom of the table Lopinka.

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-------------------An extremely competitive opening half of the season resulted in a wealth of transfers at all levels during mid-season talks. Defending champion Marine Coast United made the big move splashing out the cash for Eastal Lunar's Starblaydian starlet Gbenga Ogunniya. Lunar received a signifigant fee, as well as Turorian midfielder Duane Northam in return. Strike FC dipped into the market and picked up Chicanadan midfielder Baston Jillien from Inland Peaks, and Under-21 International defender Timmy Leaburn from Declasse leaders Liguon Valley, who were also active in the market signing unsettled Turorian International keeper Ebbow Dakin from the Yeaddin Owls, and Lai Otieno from Jlinal Wanderes.

-------------------In a surprise move, Strike FC's Rhianna Peters signed for Arcticala Inlet. Vilitan World Cup hero Tanner Nerni returned home to Cednia Beach in Turori after 3 seasons with Eastal Lunar. Nerni was born and raised in Cednia Beach and was looking forward to closing out his career with his home town club. After slipping down the table, Mavaloiao signed Starblaydia's Martin Watt from Eastal Lunar to aid their hopes for survival.

Second Half Report

-------------------The Owls continued their assault on the Stellar Division when play resumed when they registered one of the highest scoring games in Stellar Division history against Inland Peaks. The peaks had been on a roll all season after the high profile signings of Inaki Soler and Riccardo Appolloni. Both Soler and Appolloni had gotten on the scoresheet in what had the makings of a nail-biting upper table clash. Every time the Owls took the lead, which they did three times in the first half, the Peaks responded with a goal of their own. However, with the scores level at 3-3 just after half time, the referring gave Inaki Soler his marching orders after what was adjudged to have been a dangerous challenge on his former Owls teammate inside the box. Jaloey Afrikka converted the resulting spot kick to put Yeaddin up 4-3. This time, Inland Peaks could not respond and Yeaddin started opening up the match. Lai Ncube, Daniel Oram and Alejandro Vantrease all added to Inland Peaks misery, with the turning point in the match no doubt being the loss of Soler to the red card. Yeaddin ran out 7-3 winners, but were not done there. While championship contenders Strike FC, Makosile and Marine Coast United all found themselves dropping points, the Owls continued their run of league form with a 5-0 smashing of Kiiarana. Ricky Ezis and Alejandro Vantrease backed up an Antonis Siazzu hattrick in a match that saw just one shot on target from the visiting team.

-------------------After slipping down the table, Makosile regrouped with wins over Arcticala Inlet and Marine Coast United, forcing their way back into the top 4 and potential qualification for International Domestic Comepetition, pushing the defending champions Marine Coast United back to fifth. The Owls 14 match unbeaten streak came to an end at the hands of Turoki Isle, who were lingering just out of contention in 6th but still with 8 games to play. The result allowed Strike FC to close within 10 points of Yeaddin who continued to top the table.

-------------------After 16 seasons with Marine Coast United, being named Player of the Season 13 times and being apart of 3 Stellar Division Championship sides, 2 Vilitan Cup championship teams and three times lifting the Tropical Trophy, Vilitan Legend Callum Banda left his hometown club after being offered an extremely lucrative position as Player and On Field Manager of Arcticala Inlet AFC. The former Cup champions Arcticala Inlet were having a surprisingly horrible season, with 10 losses in 16 games and conceding more goals then any other Stellar Division club and the club were in serious threat of relegation. Banda restructured the lineup and pushed Syku-Lyku Agbayani back into a role in midfield, recalling Julian Lisbie to be his strike partner and leaving Rhianna Peters on the bench. After going down 0-1 early to Kionao Locals, Inlet struck back and it was none other than Banda himself getting his team back in the game. Banda's changes proved dividends as Arcticala secured a crucial three points off Julian Lisbie's volley effort.

-------------------After coming off an impressive victory over Eastal Lunar in the cup, Arcticala once again faced their Seraai counterparts in the league, and Banda maintained his perfect record, steering the club out of the relegation zone with yet another victory. Arcticala visited The Shultis in Lonngeylin and many expected to see their streak end their, but former Strike midfielder Manolis Makunike struck the deciding goal in the 39th minute as Callum Banda led his new colors farther away from the relegation zone, and nearer to the upper half of the table. Then, after falling behind to a Maurizio Sala free kick, Callum Banda completed the obvious fairy tail, again through the foot of Manolis Makunike who headed a cross from Jacques Vintila with the referee's whistle in mouth to steal an incredible victory over defending champion Marine Coast United, giving Arcticala Inlet their sixth consecutive victory in six matches with Callum Banda giving the orders. The battle was between 3rd and 8th however, after losing 2-1 to the Owls, Makosile dropped the distance but remained just 3 points behind Strike who occupied the third spot. Grenville Marai proved his AOCAF call up was no fluke with his goal for the underdogs, but Antonis Siazzu netted the second half winner.

-------------------Taurxa Jeroen of Audioslavia kept Turoki Isle in the middle of that tight back, level on points for 4th place after a 3-0 win over bottom side Kiiarana. The side that was beginning to break away at this stage however was Inland Peaks. After impressing but falling off late in Season 15, Inaki Soler seemed to be the addition the Peaks needed to mount a serious challenge as goals from Noel Adiguzel of Crystilakere and Soler pushed Peaks three points clear in second place, but 13 points behind The Owls with 6 games to play.

-------------------The Owls never looked like they were going to lose the title this season, after yet another impressive offensive thrashing, this time a 6-2 win over Kionao Locals of Turori, which eliminated all the big names from the title race, including defending champions Marine Coast United and Strike FC. However, Inaki Soler was not going to let his old team pip him to the title without a fight, as he was the difference for Inland Peaks in their 1-0 victory over Makosile. With just 5 games to play, the Peaks would need a perfect hand of results, both for themselves and the Yeaddin opposition, but with a tough schedule instore for the Owls, it was not completely unthinkable.

-------------------Inland Peaks did everything they could do to keep themselves in the hunt, goals from Soler, Appolloni and Adiguzel gave them the 3-1 victory that sent Kionao Locals backwards into the relegation zone, but Callum Banda suffered his first defeat as Arcticala Inlet manager as Lai Ncube's goal gave Kenter Surf his 12th championship in charge of the Owls. The battle was still on for second, however, as Strike FC's victory kept them within 5 points of Inland Peaks. Eastal Lunar and Turoki Isle kept themselves in the race while Marine Coast lost to slip to 6th, level with Makosile who shocked even themselves after netting four goals over bottom club Kiiarana, who were all but relegated at this point.

-------------------Makosile's hopes of achieving International invitations were crushed after a 1-0 defeat at Mavaloiao, who confirmed their place as an also-played in the Stellar Division next season, 4 points clear with math in their favor with 3 games to play. Eastal Lunar came out of no where after lingering mid table most of the season with a 2-1 victory over Turoki Isle that propelled them to 3rd in the table, 2 points ahead of Strike who lost to the lone goal at the Lirai Asku Castle. After such a run of form, a trio of draws saw Callum Banda's Arcticala Inlet slip back into the grasp of the relegation zone, with an important decider against once-again threatened Mavaloiao still to play. Kionao Locals impressive fought out of the relegation zone on goal differential after a shattering 6-1 blasting of Mavaloiao, goals from Turorian future prospects Brad Edwards and Lennie Lavine, as well as Ugo Doohan appeared to give Kionao a chance to maintain their status for another season.

-------------------Strike FC barely fought back after a demoralizing loss at Inland Peaks, squeeking past already relegated Kiiarana 3-2, needing an 89th minute tally from Manolis Ipoua to hold on to third through Goal Differential over Eastal Lunar. Turoki Isle were the only team that could challenge the duo for their International seedings, as Marine Coast was held to a 2-2 draw at Inland Peaks, leaving them in a dissapointing 6th place with little chance of improvement on the final matchday. The troubles for Arcticala Inlet continued after a loss at Mavaloiao that finally did confirm Mavaloiao's spot in the Stellar Division for Season 16. Unfortunately for Banda and Inlet, that left them open for a possible place in the relegation zone if they failed to pick up any points on the final matchday.

-------------------They would not have to worry about Kionao Locals, who ended up drawing with Turoki Isle to confirm their relegation, while Arcticala recorded a 3-1 win over Cednia Beach to settle in 11th in the standings. While no one in Arcticala will be pleased with their teams final standing, they will be pleased to have not to been relegated and optimistic about the future with Callum Banda at the helm. Eastal Lunar kept the celebrations to a minimum in Yeaddin after Stelios Doukas capped a career year with the winner in the 77th minute to lift Eastal Lunar past Strike FC and into 3rd place in the final standing. Marine Coast and Makosile both recorded final day victories to lift them to 5th and 6th in the standings, but their second half form left them just shy of the international seedings. Despite the dissapointment of what could have been, Makosile still ended up with their best ever finish in the final Stellar Division Standings. Makosile continued their defensive ways, taking home the trophy for least goals conceded, with just 12 going into their net over the 26 match season, breaking their own record of 17 set just one season ago.

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Individual Awards

-------------------Yeaddin Owls AFC's Antonis Siazzu was Stellar all season long on his way to earning his second Stellar Division Player of the Season award, and his first with the Yeaddin Owls. Siazzu first received the award in season 14 while playing for Arcticala Inlet. Bedistan's prolific Striker Alejandro Vantrease took home the Foreign player and Striker of the year awards, winning one of the closest decisions ever over Crystilakere's Noel Adiguzel, who led Inland Peaks to a monumentus season, and Rejistania's Never-Say-Never Defender, Kadu Hsen, still fighting strong at 33.

-------------------Arcticala Inlet's Julian Lisbie led the scoring charts with 19, and despite Arcticala's poor season, was able to earn the Striker of the year award, with no surprises seeing Vantrease named foreign Striker of they Year. With Siazzu already having midfielder of the year wrapped up, the focus was on foreign midfielder of the year, with the battle being between Audioslavia's Taurxa Jeroen, who had a career year at Turoki Isle, The Eagle's Nest's Aman Dedur, the hero of season 15 for Marine Coast United, and the latest acquisition for Strike FC, Baston Jillien of Chicanada. Jeroen's 7 goals from midfield seperated him from the pack and he walked away with foreign midfielder of the year. The foreigners reigned supreme in the defense department, with Hsen and Audioslavia's Derry Colgan shortlisted along with surprise candidate Christos Tchami of Arcticala Inlet. 33 Year old Kadu Hsen took home both Overall and Foreign defender of the year, beating out the youthful Audioslavian for both honors.

-------------------The fight for Goalkeeper of the year was even closer, with Six named being whispered about for various reason, there was no clear favorite. Bryan 'Pop' Duiker, Rene Griffiths and Manolis Masi missed out on being shortlisted, leaving Jimmy Kater of Strike FC and the Vilita National Team, Gavin Thornley of Starblaydia and Shelton of Turoki Isle and Giant Zucchini left in the running. After a tie for the honor of Goalkeeper of the Year, Thornley's name was omitted from a second ballot, and Kater emerged as the victor. It was not all in vein for Shelton, however, as he secured the foreign goalkeeper of the year award.

Stellar Division Top Goalscorers::

# Player Team App. Goals
1st Julian Lisbie Arcticala Inlet 24 15
2nd Antonis Siazzu Yeaddin Owls 24 13
3rd Lai Ncube Yeaddin Owls 24 10
--- Riccardo Appolloni Inland Peaks 23 10
--- Mauro Baraza Eastal Lunar 23 10
6th Serge DuPont Strike 21 9
7th Sylvain Emeka-Tuai Strike 22 8
--- Iñaki Soler Inland Peaks 21 8
9th Alejandro Vantrease Yeaddin Owls 25 7
--- Aman Dedur Marine Coast 25 7
--- Ippolit Adjei Marine Coast 19 7
--- Kris Wrice Turoki Isle 25 7

Stellar Division Performance Ratings (Out of 10)::
# Player Team App. Rating
1st Antonis Siazzu Yeaddin Owls 24 7.75
2nd Jacques Vintila Arcticala Inlet 26 7.58
3rd Iñaki Soler Inland Peaks 21 7.48
4th Noel Adigüzel Inland Peaks 21 7.43
5th Mauro Baraza Eastal Lunar 23 7.39
6th Ippolit Adjei Marine Coast 19 7.37
7th Alejandro Vantrease Yeaddin Owls 25 7.32
--- Kadu Hsen Inland Peaks 19 7.32
9th Riccardo Appolloni Inland Peaks 23 7.30
10th Taurxa Jeroen Yeaddin Owls 21 7.29

Foreigner Report

Audioslavia: Derry Colgan showed all the class and poise of an experienced defender despite making a limited 29 appearances in all competitions for Eastal Lunar. The defender who already has International experience was well adjusted for the style of play in the Stellar Division and looks to have a bright future with Eastal Lunar. Like Colgan, Taurxa Jeroen's experience in the upper echelon of International football looked to be an integral factor in their impressive season 16 displays. Jeroen's 7 goals from midfield for Turoki Isle earned the 21 year old Bull earned the Audioslavian the Foreign Midfielder of the Year award, and a high-profile transfer to Stellar Division and NS Champions League champions Yeaddin Owls AFC.

Bedistan: Despite suiting up in twelve fewer matches, Alejandro Vantrease greatly improved on his performances from season 15, riding his success in the Champions League to help Yeaddin complete the double in winning the Vilitan Stellar Division. Vantrease's 13 goals put him in the running for Striker of the Year, but the World Cup 21 champion settled for the award as top foreigner.

Chicanada: After starting the season with high-flying Inland Peaks FC, Baston Jillien could not refuse the offer to join one of the most respected teams in all of Vilita, Lonngeylin's Strike FC. Jillien quickly slotted into the Strike midfield after arriving midway through the season and has been backed by coach Santo Kecker to have a breakthrough year in season 17.

Cockbill Street: Rhianna Peters was recruited by Callum Banda to boost Arcticala Inlet's efforts at fighting relegation, but was most prolific in the cup scoring 4 goals in as many games. Peters is likely to be retained by Inlet for Season 17, although there will be a very tought battle for the position. The worst goalkeeper in the history of the World Cup as voted on by the Audioslavian Media kept puttering in the declasse with Colonial Sile. After seasons of conceding goals, Havell was loving life in the Declasse where he faced just one or two shots a game. O'Neill Nerderburgh was part of the Lonngeylin City exodus, being recruited by Callum Banda to help Arcticala Inlet fight off relegation, successfully. Nerderburgh settled in with veteran Stellar Division defenders Christos Tchami and Linoi Niabula.

Crystilakere: Throughout the seasons of improvement at Inland Peaks FC, Noel Adiguzel has been through them all. After winning the Declasse in his first season with the club, Adiguzel has improved signifigantly, along with the club and after a 2nd place finish and was shortlisted for foreign striker of the year. Alpha Siboldi featured in all 42 matches played by Marine Coast to lead all players and netted a rare goal, improving on their performance last season with Arcticala Inlet.

Fmjphoenix: Gery Catilano was one of the most quiet players in the Stellar Division, and had a lacklustre season with new club Turoki Isle, while recording 2 goals.

Gaian Ascendancy: N'Buta Karensky and Lincon Dinor faught hard for Doug Freech's Lopinka Rovers and a late victory over Eastal Lunar helped Lopinka secure their Stellar Division status for a further season. Karensky and Dinor struggled with the level of competition, but after finishing 2 points clear of the relegation zone, the Gaian duo will benefit greatly from an additional season of Stellar Division experience.

Giant Zucchini: Shelton's consistent performances under new manager Umberto Melli were crucial in Turoki Isle's league campaign, and helped the vegetable take the Foreign Goalkeeper of the Year award.

Kaze Progressa: 37 year old Naurew Narkena was handed the job as manager of Yutzie Sorma and appeared in 24 matches for the Declasse side. Minu Borvel made 35 appearances for Strike FC in defense.

Legalese: Dave Wilmette's five goals helped FC Almintora to the runners-up position in the Declasse, earning the Legalesean a chance to show his skills at the top level of domestic football, the Vilitan Stellar Division.

Lethislavania: Like the rest of his counterparts at Lonngeylin City, a second season in the Declasse was too much for Vorrece Peltier to handle. Peltier opted instead to jump at the chance of joining Stellar Division runners up Inland Peaks FC where he will be a starting midfielder.

Melmond: Laola Saenu scored a career high 4 goals for Turoki Isle.

Rejistania: Jiujia Makae's scoring record suffered from the defensive-minded coaching of Lorenzo Abellan, and the 19 year old was only able to muster 5 goals over the season. Things are looking bright for the youngster as Makosile's impressive league finish has allowed Abellan to invest in the squad, and new players have been brought in. One of those players is fellow Rejistanian Rijat Redy who moves after an equally less than impressive season at Turoki Isle. Kadu Hsen, on the other hand, stepped up to the plate once again and like a fine wine, only improved yet again. After one of his best seasons in Vilita and earning the defender of the year award, Hsen opted to take a role with Stellar Starlets Inland Peaks, signing with a view to a backroom staffing position in the future.

Sarzonia: Henrik Bastale maintained his impressive form for Marine Coast United, and improved on his goalscoring tally netting 7 goals and being credited with 7 impressive assists. Henrik's league form sufferred slightly when rumors surrounding head coach Baron O'Toole emerged, but was one of the stars of this seasons Vilitan Cup.

South Osettia: Emory Artice was recruited by relegated Kionao Locals to be the backbone of their promotion campaign after Artice was an integral but expendable part of Eastal Lunar's successful third place campaign.

Starblaydia: After fleeing relegated Lonngeylin City, Surachai Buathiang looked to live up to the hype surrounding his skills at both the domestic and international level. The class of play in the Stellar Division was still a bit over Buathiang's head, but glimpses of potential and a handful of goals earned the midfielder a lucrative deal with hot-topic Inland Peaks FC for Season 17. After Buathiang moved from Eastal Lunar, the Seraai club were quick to swoop for another Starblaydi international prospect. After admirably sticking with Lonngeylin City in their fight for the Declasse title, the time had come for Zhorin Tumunzahar to return to the Stellar Division. After netting more goals in an impressive season in the Declasse, Tumunzahar will get the chance to prove his worth for Eastal Lunar next season.

Giannis Berisha will also be making a quick return to the Declasse. After being told he had no future with Kionao Locals of Turori, Berisha found a home accross the island with FC Almintora in the Declasse. 26 games later, Berisha and FC Almintora find themselves replacing Kionao in the Stellar Division for season 17. Stelios Doukas filled multiple roles for Eastal Lunar and improved on his best season ever, once again netting eight goals while making 34 appearances for the much improved Seraai club. Despite his age, Rene Griffiths, the all-time appearance leader for Eastal Lunar, has indicated his desire to continue as the keeper for Eastal Lunar in season 17.

Gbenga Ogunniya went the opposite way of many of his Starblaydi counterparts, prematurely ending his career at Eastal Lunar to rejoin former club Marine Coast United. Ogunniya had originally signed for United from Kiiarana, but opted to settle with the Starblaydi influenced Eastal Lunar. After another pair of seasons in the Stellar Division, however, it appears Ogunniya is looking to add his name to the list of Champions at Marine Coast United. Syku Lyku-Agbayani was required to revert to a role primarily out of the midfield after Callum Banda was named head coach at Arcticala Inlet. Despite the switch in playing style, Agbayani was still effective netting 9 times in 35 appearances over the course of the season.

After 12 seasons at Jlinal Cove AFC, Gavin Thornley answered Callum Banda's call for an experienced keeper to back Inlet's Season 17 revival campaign. Thornley had one of his best seasons with Jlinal Cove in season 16 and was considered for top goalkeeper honors. Simeone Di Bradini's partnership with Massimo Corsi was not as productive as that with now-Eastal Lunar manager Jonathon Baledrokadroka, and as Kiiarana return to the Declasse it is clear to see who made the better choice. Di Bradini did strap on the boots in the effort to save the club from the drop, but despite four goals was unable to do as such. Martin Watt was a surprise signing by Mavaloiao FC as Season 16 wound down. The club that developed Riccardo Appolloni opened up its checkbooks for the first time since Thierry Columbo left the club to make a duo of signings, including Watt and Vilitan defender Kagiso Alfieri-Molali.

Despite playing outside the league system, Albert Graydon was no stranger to the spotlight in season 16. The young defender produced some incredible defensive expositions in the qualifying stages of the Vilitan Cup, and was twice named player of the round. Unfortunately for Graydon, Vilisorma Locals were knocked out one game from the Group Stage proper and the media spotlight was quickly overshadowed by mammoth matchups and giant killing outside of Vilisorma. Also playing outside the league system, Angelos Prokopsis featured for Yeaddin Owls Reserves squad and was the top keeper at the level conceding just 10 goals in 21 appearances.

The Eagles Nest: Aman Dedur completed a grueling first full season with Marine Coast United with a personal best 10 goals in an incredible 41 appearances for the former Stellar Division champions.

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Pre-Season front runners Liguon Valley quickly opened up to a gap atop the Declasse table with 6 wins in 7 games to start their campaign. Liguon found themselves unbeaten with zero goals conceded and found some breathing room in their hopes to make a return to top flight action.

Tivali City was the first to finally crack the Liguon Valley stronghold, recording a 1-0 away victory over the league leaders. Nusira Lionta followed up with a victory of their own, but the Valley held on to the top spot 6 points clear of 3rd place in their hunt for promotion to the Stellar Division. Zhorin Tumunzahar helped Lonngeylin City slide into second at the break on goal differential over Tivali City, but the top 6 were all within striking distance. Morata Valley found themselves at the foot of the table with just three goals scored in 13 matches, but were just one point behind 11th place Rammsissil, so nothing at the bottom of the table was close to decided at this point.

Despite losing Timmy Leaburn to Strike FC at the break, Liguon Valley kept up their form, and the addition of Turori National goalkeeper Ebbow Dakin helped make up for the loss of the clubs best defender. Long time non-league Defensive Midfielder Lai Otieno, who has made appearances in the AOCAF, made the move to the League with Declasse leading Liguon Valley. Many predicted Otieno to be no more than a space filler at the club, but after netting a rare goal, Otieno was a formidible force for the Valley as they looked to be on Auto-Pilot en route to the Stellar Division for the first time since Season 10.

Lonngeylin City had just three losses all season, but with just 2 games to play they had to hope for FC Almintora to drop points to have any chance at a quick return to the top flight. Luckily, the scheduling bodies that be scheduled a final day shootout between the two clubs battling for the second place and a ticket to the stellar division. Everything looked to be going well for Lonngeylin City as relegation threatened Morata Valley recorded a shocking victory over the Turorians. However, City themselves could not get the job done against their own Turorian opposition, Mliona-Lpaka holding Zhorin Tumunzahar contained and rumors of a Lonngeylin City exodus were loud as FC Almintora secured their place in the Stellar Division.

In the battle for survival, Alikki Locals and Rammsissil squared off with the loser sure of relegation. Rammsissil came out with a 1-0 victory and confined the locals to non-league obscurity, while Rammsissil themselves would still have to hope for some assistance three points from safety with just one game to play. Rammsissil would not get the job done, losing to Yutzie Sorma to drop out of the league for the first time since being invited to the Declasse in Season 3.

Lethislavania's Vorrece Peltier was named Most Valuable Player in Lonngeylin City's 3rd place run, falling just short of a return to the Stellar Division, while teammates Zhorin Tumunzahar and German Salomon found themselves locked atop the Declasse scoring charts along with FC Almintora's Legalese striker Dave Wilmette.

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Groups:
-------------------Mavaloiao and Tivali City barely scraped through Group 1 after a scare from Non-League Tkaob Inland. All three teams finished on 4 points joint top of the group table, but the League sides advanced on goal differential. Non-International Kam Amizic was sent off as Turoki United fell to Non-League Crosaibi Rovers. Despite the dissapointing derby loss to Marine Coast United, Crosaibi's late winner over Turoki United was enough to see them finish second in Group 2 and advance to the knockout stage of the competition.

-------------------Kionao Locals of Turori became the Cup's first Stellar Division departees after the Turorian side were unable to secure a single victory in Group 3. Kionao could only come away with a trio of draws, with Declasse side Nusira Lionta and yet another team from Crosaibi, Corsaibi Locals, advancing to the next round. Tivali Locals pulled off a very impressive 2-1 victory over defending champion Eastal Lunar to advance to the knockout stage for the first time in 13 seasons. Surachai Buathiang opened the scoring for Eastal Lunar and the Starblaydi international was clearly one of the best players on the pitch. But Tivali Locals fought back and in just their third ever appearance in the group stage proper, will be joining Eastal Lunar in the knockout stage.

-------------------10-Man Corra Rangers emphasized the declining quality in Turorian Football by taking out former Turorian ace side Cednia Beach AFC. Cednia Beach would crash out of the competition securing just one point in three qualifying games, while Declasse side Irougil FC edged out Non-League Vilisorma AFC to join Corra Rovers in the next round. Rejistanian forward Jiujia Makae registed the winning goal for Makosile as they secured the first perfect record of the cup, topping group 6 with 3 wins and 9 points. It was an impressive performance in a tough group that also included former Stellar Division sides Colonial Sile and Morata Valley. Neither of the two former top-level clubs was able to secure their place in the knockout stage, losing out to non-league Tivali United, former cup semi-finalists.

-------------------Well supported Non-League club Jaguar Moreda was tipped to possibly cause some upsets in Group 7, but could only record a draw with Turori's FC Almintora, and neither team was able to advance to the next round. Syku Lyku-Agbayani led Arcticala Inlet atop the group with a perfect 9 point performance. Pre-Season Declasse front runners Liguon Valley ousted the rest of their opponents to book their place in the next round with six points. Lonngeylin City recorded their first victory of the cup at just the right time over Lopinka to send the Stellar Division newcomers back to focus on their league campaign. Non-League Turoki Tide travelled to the Malaveisa Stadium to face Yutzie Sorma and rising star Tristam Bumbar, still having an outside chance at advancing after a 90th minute equalizer against Lonngeylin City gave them their first point. A well fought match saw the goalkeepers steal the show, and it looked like Yutzie Sorma had done enough to hold off the Tide and advance. It was Tide defender Sheldon Tom who propelled arguably the best Non-League side to have never been invited to the Declasse back into the Vilitan Cup knockout stage.

-------------------Jaloey Afrikka, Antonis Siazzu, Lai Ncube and Ricky Ezis all scored for Yeaddin as they easily beat up on their non-league opposition, Laiotia AFC, 4-1 to open their Cup campaign. The Owls would continue to barrage their opponents, recording wins over Kiiarana and Rammsissil to post the third perfect record of the opening stage. Laiotia would not give up after their opening day defeat, and the Non-League side went on to upset their superior opposition, recording a pair of victories to return to the knockout stage. Turori's last hope for representation in the knockout stage was ended with Mliona-Lpaka's poor performance, finishing dead last in a Group 10 that saw Jlinal Cove and Turoki Isle easily advance through. In Group 11, Strike FC and Inland Peaks squared off as the newest force putting pressure on the Big Trio looked to steal the top spot in the group from the former Stellar Division Champions. Strike struck first at the National View Stadium through Serge DuPont and took their 1-0 advantage into half time. It only took Peaks minutes into the second half to secure an equalizer, and fate would only have had it for former Strike FC trainee Inaki Soler to net the winner 5 minutes from time to give Peaks the top spot. Both teams advanced to the knockout stage.

2R: Laiotia AFC produced the only upset in the second round, upsetting Declasse leaders Liguon Valley at Liguon Park despite being down 2-1 at half time. Turoki Isle needed extra time and a 96th minute winner by Audioslavian Taurxa Jeroen to secure passage into round three. Non-League Tivali United scored a huge derby victory over Declasse's Tivali City, joining Arcticala Inlet and Turoki Tide as 3-0 winners advancing to round three.

3R: A rare feat in the Vilitan Cup saw just one non-Stellar Division side advance to the Quarter Finals of the competition. Non-League Turoki Tide, Tivali United and Laiotia each lost 1-0 scorelines to Maavaloiao, Strike FC and Lonngeylin City respectively, hile Corra Rangers lost out to Eastal Lunar. One of two prime-time matches of the round saw Marine Coast United come up against cross-town Non-League rivals Crosaibi Locals. The teams ended level at two goals a piece after 90 minutes, and the game went to extra time. The Locals shocked them all by taking the lead, but Maurizio Sala equalized as half time in extra time approached. Sarzonia's Henrik Bastale shattered Locals dreams with his 108th minute goal and Marine Coast advanced 4-3. In the other Extra Time matchup, Stellar Division leaders Yeaddin Owls AFC were knocked out on penalty kicks after a 0-0 draw with Makosile. Antonis Siazzu blazed his effort over the bar to secure the win for Makosile.

QF: Zhorin Tumunzahar kept Lonngeylin City's hopes alive with a goal against the Karela-tastic Makosile, but the Stellar Division team struck back, scoring more than once for just the second time in all competitions this season, including two late goals to seal a 4-1 aggregate victory and passage through to the Semi Finals for the first time in club history. The Callum Banda era had arrived in Arcticala Inlet and the legendary forward lived up to his reputation scoring in both legs of a 6-2 aggregate disposal of defending champions Eastal Lunar, who crashed out despite goals from Stelios Doukas and Teariki Mane. Banda, alongwith Rhianna Peters, Jacques Vintila and Syku-Lyku Agbayani made easy work of Lunar's aging goalkeeper Rene Griffiths. None of the quarter final matches were even close, with the most surprising result being Marine Coast United's 4-0 rollover at The Shultis over Strike FC. Things were looking bleak for the defending league champions after the departure of Banda, but they found their form through Gbenga Ognniya, Aman Dedur and Jonjo Hulyer and will advance along with Turoki Isle, who made easy work of Mavaloiao, to the semi finals.

SF: Both Semi Final matches were settled by a single goal over two legs. There was no surprise when the first leg of the Makosile-Marine Coast United matchup went scoreless, but Marine Coast's desire to salvage something out of an extremely dissapointing league performance shone through in the second leg when Aman Dedur secured a joyful night for the home fans at Marine World Park. Arcticala Inlet secured their passage to the final in the first leg, when Rhianna Peters netted in the 87th minute at Inlet Stadium. After holding off the Turoki attack in the second leg, Arcticala secured their place in the final full of underachievers, as if Marine Coast had a horrible season to finish 6th, then the apocolypse must have come and gone for Arcticala Inlet who fought relegation until the very last day.

Final: The teams arrived at the Tivali Ring Stadium, with Marine Coast United playing in their classic Blue strip, and Arcticala Inlet in their distinguishable White/Yellow and Blue. Without surprise, Callum Banda handed himself a starting place alongside Julian Lisbie, with Syku Lyku-Agbayani in his new midfield role. For Banda, it was his first chance at silverware with a team other than Marine Coast United, and it was only fitting that he would have to beat his long time and home town club to accomplish this feat. Marine Coast were suffering from injuries, causing highly potent midfielder Jonjo Hulyer to miss the final and give the bookies a nightmare in determening which team was favored for the match.

-------------------Both teams looked like they wanted to attack from the start and it was Marine Coast who had the first chance of the day, putting pressure on the Arcticala Inlet net. Gbenga Ogunniya was very crafty in setting up a few chances for his teammates, but the Arcticala backline was able to thwart those chances. Julien Lisbie had the first good chance for Arcticala Inlet but his effort was blocked by Alpha Siboldi. The game was taking on a very fast pace and Julian Lisbie spurned a few chances to put Arcticala Inlet up. Marine Coast were being forced back into their own end as Arcticala Inlet continued to pressure, and then the fairy tale writers picked up their pens. After some good midfield teamwork from Syku Lyku-Agbayani and Manolis Makunike, Callum Banda, who had been quite for most of the opening period, found himself with the ball at his foot, and from there it was only going one place. Banda wheeled away towards the thousands of screaming Arcticala fans, while the Marine Coast fans were left shocked, none could be distraught at the effort, for this was the player they had voted player of the year 13 times, but were left wondering what it would have been like if he was playing for their team still.

-------------------About 15 minutes later, Gbenga Ogunniya had set up Ippolit Adjei in the area, but Cockbill Streetian O'Neill Nerderbergh stole the ball from feet as Adjei looked to get his shot off. However, a miscommunication saw Adjei steal the ball right back, and easily peel away from his marker. After being pressured for most of the half, Adjei struck Marine Coast's equalizer just minutes from half time, and killed off the momentum at a very crucial point in the game. Ogunniya then produced one of the game's follys as he attempted what could have been a highlight reel bicycle kick, and ended up being just another clip for the blooper reel as Ogunniya's effort looked more like a high school rocket being shot straight up into the sky never to return.

-------------------The second half took on a bit of a reduced pace as both teams were now more tentative, neither wanting to give up the goal that costs them the Cup. Both teams exchanged chances either side of the hour mark, the best of which being a Manolis Makunike header for Arcticala Inlet that barely found the side netting. Marine Coast were passing the ball very well and Starblaydia's Gbenga Ogunniya was the star of the show, laying out some of the best passes that the Tivali Ring Stadium has seen. Unfortunately, none of his smart passes were resulting in goals. Finally, Marine Coast got a corner after Ippolit Adjei latched on to one of Ogunniya's through balls, but nothing came as a result, and both teams started to tense as extra time approached.

-------------------The first yellow card of the match was handed out with 15 minutes to play when Julian Lisbie was booked for repeatedly tugging on the shirt of Gbenga Ogunniya. The resulting free kick was well within Ogunniya's range, and the Marine Coast United faithful were on their feet. For a second it looked as if the effort was headed for the top corner, but in the end it sailed just wide and smacked a beverage right out of an indifferent supporter's hands. Marine Coast began to control the play, and with just 7 minutes left, a series of shots by Ogunniya, Adjei and Dedur looked bound to give Marine Coast the lead, but the Arcticala keeper was superb in stoppin all three in succession before the ball finally went out for a goal kick. Syku Lyku-Agbayani appeared tired as the game wore down, still not used to his new role as a 90-minute midfielder, and as the game reached full time, Callum Banda introduced Rhianna Peters in place of Lyku-Agbayani, hoping to restore some of the attacking presence Arcticala had earlier in the game.

-------------------Arcticala had the first chance of the extra time. After Julian Lisbie set a ball into the box which found a diving Rhianna Peters, only for the keeper to get a hand and parry the effort back into play. All of a sudden Arcticala Inlet were having all the chances, but the keeper was equal to each of them. Peters' energy and speed was doing wonders for Inlet, and it was the Cockbill Streetian who was gifted with a gilded chance after a poor pass, Peters ran through unmarked with the keeper, only to see the keeper get a hand on his effort which rolled agonizingly wide for a corner kick. But Peters would not be denied again, after the corner was taken short, Jacques Vintila played the ball in and Rhianna Peters came from out of no where to make contact and send the ball into the back of the net before any of the Marine Coast players had even seen him arrive.

-------------------With just fifteen minutes left to play, Arcticala were surely going to defend their advantage and try to salvage something from their season. Banda was quick to make a defensive substitution to start the second half of extra time while expectedly Baron O'Toole did exactly the opposite for Marine Coast. Marine Coast caught a break with just 5 minutes to play when Cockbill Street defender O'Neill Nerderburgh went down injured and had to leave play, reducing Inlet to ten men for the remainder of the match. O'Toole quickly used up his last substitution, taking out the overworked Ogunniya for a last gasp attacking threat. It would be to no avail, however, as Arcticala held on to win in extra time, to earn their record Fifth Vilitan Cup, overtaking Yeaddin Owls as the club with the most Cup wins. Arcticala Inlet 2-1 Marine Coast United (AET)

Vilita

18-05-2005, 15:17

Season 16 :: Tropical Trophy (Held Prior to the League Season)
Defending Vilitan Cup champions Eastal Lunar got their chance to pick up another piece of silverware after being invited to compete in the Tropical Trophy, the annual one-off match that puts the Vilitan Cup champions against the best team in the Vilitan League: Stellar Division. Marine Coast United would be looking to return to their championship form after a dissapointing appearance in the Nationstates Champions League, which was won by rivals Yeaddin Owls AFC. Marine Coast quickly jumped out in front with Maurizio Sala scoring just 5 minutes after the opening whistle. Sala was involved again after 10 minutes, delivering a corner kick which defender Sibusisu Azaiez was able to head home powerfully from the edge of the box. Then, Marine Coast all but sealed the result before half time when Sala once again found his name on the scoresheet in a very impressive performance by the Vilitan midfielder. Lunar had a breath of hope in the second half, after Crystilakere defender Alpha Siboldi netted an own goal in favor of the Vilitan Cup champions, but Marine Coast held on for their third tropical trophy, and first in 10 seasons.

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Current Postseason Transfer Information

Surprise package Makosile have already completed a trio of signings to bolster their Season 17 squad. Vilitan Under 21 goalkeeper Jawz Oaker returns to the club he left just one season ago, and will be joined by Turorian starlet Brad Edwards and Rejistanian defender Rijat Redy from Turoki Isle. To make room in the budget for the new signings, experienced winger Marasent Sioane was released from the club, while young midfielder Thierry Columbo was allowed to transfer to Strike FC.

Eastal Lunar were also very active in the transfer market, making the big signing of Starblaydian powerhouse Zhorin Tumunzahar from Declasse side Lonngeylin City, and also securing the signature of Fmjphoenix's Gery Catilano from Turoki Isle. The Seraai club will see a large scale renovation of it's starting lineup next season, however, as yet another Starblaydian, Surachai Buathiang, has left the club to join Inland Peaks FC. Also on their way out were Vilitan Under 21 striker Tika Massa who joined Marine Coast United and Emory Artice from the former republic of South Osettia who moved to Kionao Locals and may be attempting to acquire Turorian nationality for future appearances in the world cup.

The champion Yeaddin Owls did add a couple of new faces to the roster, bringing experienced midfielder Jacques Vintila in to challenge for a place with impressive Audioslavian midfielder Taurxa Jeroen who joins the Internationstatal Champions from Turoki Isle.

Other postseason transfers saw former Strike FC Rejistanian defender Kadu Hsen move to a player/coach role at Inland Peaks, as well as Manolis Ipoua leaving Strike for Arcticala Inlet, Cuolia Tuirma leaving Marine Coast United to return to native Turori with promoted FC Almintora and Lethislavania's Vorrece Peltier moving to Inland Peaks FC. Former Vilita National goalkeeper Bryan 'Pop' Duiker has been given the chance to impress as manager of Jlinal Cove, where he will control the game from between the sticks, taking Gavin Thornley's place as goalkeeper after the Starblaydian moved to Arcticala Inlet.

Latest Rumors

Marine Coast United are looking internationally to breed the replacements for Callum Banda and partner Tika Massa, and Marine Coast United scouts have been seen at Cup of Harmony matches, likely following the progress of Bettia's Chris Hutton or The Weegies Davie Chalmers. It is also rumored that Baron O'Toole himself was in disguise in Nedalia watching Shoreland's shining star Nene. Despite a disspointing season, Marine Coast United are expected to be more than capable to put up the funding to sign this exciting talent.

Also seen in Nedalia recently were scouts of newly accepted Declasse side Laiotia AFC. The Declasse newcomers have a history of good cup runs and are expected to be searching for Defenders and Midfielders, likely of the mold of a Hans Lamm, Khalil Jamhurra or Trent Hardmann to bolster their promotion push.

Legendary Turorian side FC Almintora are thought to be interested in signing 17 year old Squornshelan keeper Jorge Fernandina from KF Kakrafoon. The club were originally rumored to be after World Cup 22 top scorer Alexander Popov, but are unlikely to be able to match the players wage requests.

Many players have been reported flying into Vilita during the offseason, possibly in talks about making a move to the Vilitan League. Among those reported include Bedistani 19 year old Gordon Porter, Sarzonian Under 21 International Jonas Thompson and a heard of players from Spruitland including Tristan Verelst, Koenraad Opdebeeck and Chico Provoost who impressed against Vilita in the Under 21.

Reputable Coaches and Assistant in Vilita & Turori:

Arcticala Inlet: Callum Banda
Cednia Beach: Alexander Ostling
Eastal Lunar: Jonathon Baledrokadroka (Assistant: Mauro Baraza)
Inland Peaks FC: Jurgen Ramzi
Jlinal Cove FC: Bryan 'Pop' Duiker
Liguon Valley: Mark Price
Lopinka: Doug Freech
Makosile: Lorenzo Abellan (Assistant: Yabaiy Tbaiao)
Marine Coast: Baron O'Toole (Assistants: Rory Issah, Elekim Cairns)
Strike: Santo Kecker
Turoki Isle: Umberto Melli (Assistant: Musa Nikiema)
Yeaddin Owls: Kenter Surf (Assistants: Matteo Ollirg, Danilo Liguori, Jan Christiansen, Nicolo Alicicco, Nigel Chapman)
Kionao Locals: Jim Vella
Tivali City: Hluali Mijatos

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Hockey Canada

18-05-2005, 16:16

Hockey Canada looking into vote for hosts of the Hall of fame.

Way in the far north. Farther, farther, way farther north is Hockey Canada, where the idea of a Hall of Fame was brought up at a dinner party and found out to be a good topic for discussion among the powerhouses of the World Cup. A vote will be held in a thread as well as bids for the host of the hall of fame. The hosts will be permanent meaning we will need someone who is frequently online (at least 5 times a week). The Hall of fame would most likely be held on NSWIKI as a sacred ground for all to see or attempt to enter a player immobilized in hall of fame history. Hockey Canada will not bid to host due to soccer position (70 somethingth in the world) and fact a few people may not like HC hosting anything.

Nedalia

18-05-2005, 19:10

Kafra, Nedalia:

With Andre Blod, who many expect to feature in the next international tournament the Lions feature in, making his $3 million move to Cockbill Street, the fury that is off-season acquisition has begun. Already, there has been some interest in Nedalian players by Vilitian squads, but it is yet unclear what the details are pertaining to the situation.

- What is known is that Mattan, the Lions star striker, has made it very clear that it does not want to be at Porasse next season, and it is looking for a move, in or out of Nedalia. The team has slapped a $11 million price tag on him, which has scared a few teams away. Regardless, some of the top Nedalian teams are still interested, but international interest, mainly from Cockbill Street, has waned due to the sticker price on the player. Although there has been no suitor yet, the player is not expected to be around when training camp begins for Year Two of the Premier League.

- Vilitian interest in Nedalian players has been both public and aggressive, which is nothing to complain about, considering the prestige of the Stellar League. It has been rumored that Marine Coast United (Vilita) are looking at signing Premier League championsShoreland United's hero, Nene. While it has yet to be seen if the team will be willing to let go of their star player, reports have been circulating that an offer in the range of $25 million could persuade the champions otherwise. Still, these are only reports and the player has publicly stated that he wishes to remain in his home country for the time being.

- Laiotia AFC, of the Declasse League in Vilitia, has also been scouting out potential Nedalian players. Reports have been circulating that they could be interested in 21 year old right back Hans Lamm of Honsfield Athletic. Ofcourse, the team is owned by a Starblaydian company, and any negotiations would have to go directly through them. They have also reportedly been scouting Trent Hardman of Riviera (Nedalia) and Khalil Jamhurra of the newly acquired Aanjar team. The team was bought out by Vilitian company 3wide Designs, so it might be inevitable that the U21 star will make his way to the Declasse League. Hardman, however, has been solid all season long for his club, and it is rumored that it will take about $6.5 million to see Riviera part away with their only senior Lions squad representative.

- In domestic Nedalia Premier League news, rumors that Dorpar are on the verge of signing Don Downing of Carlesa have intensified after the player was seen in the city of Dorpar itself. The 22 year old had one of the best seasons of any player in Year One, but has constantly played second fiddle to Nene on the international stage. The immensely talented youngster is reportedly being signed for around $8 million, but nothing official has been published yet.

Squornshelous

18-05-2005, 19:15

OOC: Woo! I've finally decided to start RPing my domestic football leagues. Here goes:

IC:
Full listing of Squornshelan Football Leagues:

Premier League (14):
Vogsphere United
Damogran Football Klub
Football Klub of Striterax
Klub de Football de Kakrafoon
Football of Poghrill
Klub de Football de Santraginus
Atletico de Blerontia
Chalesm Football Klub
Algolia Athletic Klub
Traal Athletics
Fallia Football Klub
Golgafrincham United
Hastromil Athletic Klub
Football Klub of Yassaca

Secondary League (19):
Xaxis Klub de Football
Stavromula United
Qualactin Athletic Klub
Football Club of Bartledan
Dangrabad Athletics
Margrathea Football Klub
Atletico de Blagulon
Oglaroon Klub de Football
Maximegalon United
Football Klub of Dentrass
Klub de Football de Soulianis
Pansel Football Klub
Football de Qvarne
Vassillian Football Klub
Dalforsas United
RKD Folfanga
Football Klub of Magramal
Real Quazgar
Brantisvogan Football Klub

Tertiary League (19):
Athletic Klub of Kria
Football Klub of Rahm
Sevorbeupstry United
RKD Cruxwan
Dordellis Football Klub
RKD Frogstar
Viltvodle Klub de Football
Klub de Football de Betel
Real Jaglan
Atletico de Rudlit
Football Klub of Arium
Argabuthon United
Krikkit Athletic Klub
Brantisvogan Athletic Klub
Klub de Football de Sastontua
Voondoon United
Football Klub of Zarss
Football of Grebulon
Hawalius Football Klub

Each year the bottom two teams in the Premier and Secondary Leagues are relegated to the next League down, and the top two teams in the Secondary and Tertiary Leagues move up to the next League up. For example, if these were final standings for a season, Hastromil AK and FK Yassaca would switch with Xaxis KF and Stavromula U, while Real Quazgar and Brantisvogan FK switched with AK Kria and FK Rahm.

Hypocria

18-05-2005, 19:22

The Sports Desk

The Football Association has confirmed the appointment of Guylain N’Dumbu-Nsungu as the first national coach of Hypocria.

Guylain N’Dumbu-Nsungu is a former Starblaydi international and has coached his nation’s Under-21 and senior international side. His past successes include a third place finish at Under-21 World Cup 5 and leading Starblaydia to their first ever finals appearance. This was followed by a quarter final place at World Cup 17.

Mr N’Dumbu-Nsungu has agreed terms on a four year deal which will incorporate the Baptism of Fire competition and the subsequent World Cup qualifying campaign. FA chief Alex Scott has said that he felt N’Dumbu-Nsungu was the perfect candidate and added that his vast experience would be vital as the nation competes on the senior international stage for the first time. The man himself was unavailable for comment as he has flown out to Total n Utter Insanity to watch the Under-21 side in action in the ongoing U21 World Cup.

Spruitland

18-05-2005, 19:50

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Sporting Mayo dominates Season 2

Pts W D L GF GA GD
1. Sporting Mayo 39 12 3 3 27 14 13
2. Thiel United 28 8 4 6 29 21 8
3. Jonesville City 27 8 3 7 20 22 -2
4. RFC Godiva 25 6 7 5 20 16 4
5. Sativa Stoners 25 7 4 7 23 23 0
6. New Brux FC 22 6 4 8 19 22 -3
7. Fonstown Rovers 22 6 4 8 22 28 -6
8. New Frigobox FC 22 6 4 8 18 24 -6
9. FC Albertine 21 5 6 7 18 19 -1
10. Lepus FC 17 4 5 9 19 26 -7

With a convincing 11 point gap seperating them from the runners-up, Sporting Mayo have won the second First Division title. In a second half of the season that saw no real surprises at the top, Mayo managed to extend their lead by a further 4 points and could celebrate the chamionship several matchdays before the end of the season.

The bottom half of the table was slightly more exciting, though since no teams will relegate, that is somewhat relative. Not surprisingly Lepus FC ended dead last, and a fierce struggle between four teams finally saw FC Albertine, the defending champions, end in 9th place.

It seems FC Albertine’s change of coaches is not having a noticable effect so far, but Starblaydi Fabricio de Souza Lima, who took over the team from Arno Ledda at the mid-season point, says he is not concerned and has merely been trying out various tactics in preparation of next season.

The FC Albertine supporters certainly hope so, because Season 3 will see relegation to a lower division. Along with the confirmation that eight teams will be added to the First Division, the SFA announced that a Second Division will be launched, also 18 teams strong. Additionally, the first edition of the Spruit Cup will be organized, a knock out competition between all teams of the First and Second Division, along with a selection of the best clubs from the regional division.

Season 2 awards

Top goalscorers

1. Jan Wolters GOD 8
2. Ben Thorsen THL 6
Dirk Jools ALB 6
Louis Pierre SAT 6
5. Balt Luyckx THL 5
Chico Provoost MAY 5
Fred Starr THL 5
Mark Custers LEP 5
Samson Trouwel MAY 5
Thadeus Quintin FON 5

Awards
Top Goalscorer Jan Wolters RFC Godiva 8 goals
Man of the Season Samson Trouwel Sporting Mayo
Goalkeeper of the Season Simon Briers Sporting Mayo
Defender of the Season Taki Sala (Rej.) Fonstown Rovers
Midfielder of the Season Malovar Stokks (Vil.) Sporting Mayo
Forward of the Season Jan Wolters RFC Godiva
Manager of the Season Dennis Friskin Sporting Mayo
Thug of the Season Paulo Bachchan (Starbl.) Lepus FC 5 red/8 yellow

All-Star Team of the Season

GK Simon Briers Sporting Mayo
DR Rigoberto (Starbl.) Thiel United
DL Asa Noegel Sporting Mayo
DC Taki Sala (Rej) Fonstown Rovers
DC Nico Van Dyck Thiel United
MR Samson Trouwel Sporting Mayo
ML Balt Luyckx Thiel United
MC Malovar Stokks (Vil) Sporting Mayo
MC Frederic Juneau Sativa Stoners
FC Jan Wolters RFC Godiva
FC Dirk Jools FC Albertine

Subs:
GK Elmer Holt RFC Godiva
D Laszlo Bosh New Brux FC
M Waldo Gelmer Fonstown Rovers
F Chico Provoost Sporting Mayo

Sala cured! Scientists baffled

Young Rejistani striker Taki Sala, who got struck by the feared Karela disease early in the season and has been the star in Fonstown Rovers’ defense ever since – even earning the “Defender of the Season” award – has been mysteriously cured of his ailment.

Coaches, medical staff and team mates were astounded when they arrived at an off-season training session to find Sala kicking balls at the goal, training his shooting technique, something he apparently had been doing since the early hours of the morning.

Medical examinations found no possible explanation for the sudden cure, but the general consensus among Fonstown Rovers staff and players is one of delight. They hope the young striker will play a substantial role in improving the team’s performance in the upcoming season, after a mediocre Season 2. Taki Sala himself was ecstatic as well, claiming he felt as if a terrible burden had been lifted from his soul.

“Finally is good news for me!” he said. “Things have bad been, lately. Team not play good, very. And last week, my house burglared by robber thieves! TV stolen, was depressing, very!”

Two days after his cure, the young Rejistani has also submitted a request for Spruitland citizenship, and a spokesperson from the government announced that his request will be accepted, but the paperwork could take some time. Sala will be granted a dual Rejistania/Spruitland nationality, allowing him to vote at Spruitland elections and be called up to the Spruitland national football squad. Spruitland Under-21 coach Cor Bensen already commented to be delighted by that news.

Starblaydi thug becomes new Lepus coach

Starblaydi ex-international Paul Bachchan has been appointed as the new head coach of Lepus FC. The Board of Directors of the bottom-ranked Lepus team had fired Wes Koosman after the last game of the season, claiming they wanted to start the upcoming season with a fresh approach.

Ironically, the press conference announcing the appointment of the new coach was scheduled at the exact same time of a closed meeting between the Spruitland Football Association and the Spruitland Fair Play Committee, to decide whether or not, on top of his life-long suspension in Spruitland, they would press formal charges against Bachchan for his assault on referee Ingmar Jarbush during the match against RFC Godiva on matchday 16.

Bachchan, having just received his fifth red card of the season, did not agree with Jarbush’s decision and used his fists to relocate the referee’s nose. Jarbush received medical treatment in Lepus General Hospital and underwent plastic surgery the next day. He is currently recovering at his home near Thiel and the healing process is coming along just fine, though a small asymmetry of the nostrils will be a lifelong reminder of the unfortunate event.

36 year old Paul Bachchan, who spent 6 months in a Starblaydi prison five years ago for aggravated assault, refused to comment on the matter during the press conference, not wanting to influence the SFA and SFPC’s decision, but after the news was announced that the SFA would indeed press formal charges, the new Lepus FC coach said in a brief phone interview that “those SFA pussies better be watching their backs.”

He also stated that he “couldn’t have wished for a better way to end [his] playing career” and added that he hopes to “make an equally lasting impression as a coach.”

Lepus FC supporters are said to be delighted at Bachchan’s appoinment as new head coach of their team, and intend to be present en masse at the trial hearing to “support Paul and protest against the SFA’s fascist regime.”

Left back Bachchan, though unable to impress with his football in more than a handful of matches this season, stole the hearts of the Lepus FC supporters by “being a stand up guy who isn’t afraid to tell referees and reporters where he stands.” Bachchan’s traditional “pummeling sessions” after every home match, where he beat volunteers into a pulp, were extremely popular as well, sending many a Lepus supporter to the hospital for an extended stay.

The Lepus FC Board of Directors is providing legal representation for Bachchan, but refused to indicate whether or not the new coach would be replaced if he has to spend time in prison.

“We’ll worry about that when the time comes,” the Chairman of the Board said. “Until further notice, Paul’s our man.”

Foreigners in Spruitland content to stay

Season 2 saw a handful of non-Spruitlanders play in the First Division for the first time, and with the season complete, it’s fair to say that the SFA’s “open border” policy has been a success. Each of the foreigners playing in Spruitland has had a positive influence on the team – though in Starblaydi Paul Bachchan’s case, that’s somewhat debatable.

The circumstances around Taki Sala’s move to Spruitland have been somewhat dubious as well, but that tale, at least, seems to be working towards a happy ending. After a highly successful season as Fonstown Rovers’ star defender, earning him the “Defender of the Season” award, Sala will return to his preferred position as striker for Season 3. He is expected to score a lot more goals than his current season’s total of three.

The other Starblaydi player in the Spruitland competition, Thiel United’s right wing back Rigoberto, only just missed out on the “Defender of the Season” award, but his spot in the First Division All-Star Team of the Season should be a clear indication that he, too, made a positive contribution to his team. His experience on the right played an invaluable part in Thiel United’s final position in the league, and Rigoberto intends to play at least one more season for Thiel before his retirement, hoping to bring the team one more step up and clinch the title. The two goals he scored this season were a nice bonus as well.

Vilita’s Malovar Stokks was the engine on midfield in Sporting Mayo’s champions team, both on a defensive as an offensive level, scoring three goals and providing numerous assists. He rightfully received the “Midfielder of the Season” award, and is highly motivated to play an equally important role in defending the title next season.

**Transfer news**

Malovar Stokks and Sporting Mayo will have to defend the title without young starlet striker Chico Provoost, though, as his transfer away from Mayo – and Spruitland – has just been confirmed. Chico, who has not yet turned 17, played himself into the picture at the 16th Under-21 World Cup in TnUI and drew the attention of several foreign clubs.

Sporting Mayo was reluctant to let the young striker go, but found themselves unable to refuse the 430,000 kilo offer from Vilita Stellar Division team Mavaloiao FC, an absolute record transfer amount for a Spruitland player. Chico was reluctant to leave his family behind but stated the opportunity to play in one of the most respected leagues in the world was one he couldn’t say no to. His mom and younger brother will possibly be traveling with him to Vilita.

Sporting Mayo is now on the market for a new, reliable forward and may look to spend their transfer budget across the Spruitland borders.

Two more young talents from the Under-21 selection will be moving to Vilita to play in their “second division”, the Declasse. Tristan Verelst, New Brux FC’s backup goalie and rumored-to-be Simon Briers’ successor as regular starter in the Under-21 squad, moves to Laiotia AFC, newly promoted and strenghtening their squad to make a good Declasse debut.

Thiel United’s regular substitute and occasional starting defender Koenraad Opdebeeck moves to Terrarokka Spirit, a team that had a brief stint in the Stellar Division some years ago but immediately relegated back to the Declasse, where, after a few seasons with mixed success, they will have another go at promotion.

A transfer that was reported earlier already is New Brux FC’s Fritz Wigmeister’s two season loan contract to Bedistan Premier League team Bucks Lake Athletic, while Detlef Weber is still playing in Rejistania and Lee Beck in Nedalia for the remainder of their loan contracts.

No other transfers have been confirmed, but with eight new teams joining the First Division, an active transfer market is expected, both domestically and on an international level. Foreign teams that are interested in transferring their obsolete players to a Spruitland club (or wish to send a young talent on loan) are free to contact the Spruitland Football Association who will be more than happy to provide the necessary contacts. A minimal amount of football skill is preferred, but Spruitland football teams are generally not terribly picky.

Squornshelous

20-05-2005, 03:40

Popov Returns from Melmond
After two seasons among the league scoring leaders, famed Squornshelan striker Alexander Popov returns home due to the hiatus of the MPL. "I would love to continue playing there, but for right now that isn't a possibility," said Popov at a press conference. According to Popov's agent, he is currently considering offers from League Champions Vogsphere United, and Football of Poghrill, no comment was made by either of those clubs on the amount being offered, but it is expected to top 18 million Squornshelan Credits ($36 million).

KF Kakrafoon has declined to make a public comment, but rumours are that they may sell goalkeeper Jorge Fernandina, the youngest player to ever make a Squornshelan national team at 17.

Also, Vogsphere United is reportedly looking for a replacement for star midfielder Yanni Zikov, who left the team for FK Striterax. Rumours are that they are interested in Nedalian Ali Fouad, or Trevor Wilson from Druida.

Bedistan

21-05-2005, 19:23

The Parker Cup, 2074

Bedistan's national cup competition has been revived along with the BPL and BFL, though it now carries a new name. The Parker Cup, named in honor of Bedistan's first national football team manager, Jim Parker, features competition from all one hundred clubs in all levels of the BPL and BFL. The structure is as follows:

There are a total of ten rounds of play, all of which are in single-elimination knockout style. Seedings are random in every round.

First round: Twenty clubs from the BFL Fourth Division (total: 20)
Second round: Winners from the first round plus twelve clubs from the BFL Third Division (total: 22)
Third round: Winners from the second round plus nineteen clubs from the BFL Second and Third Divisions (total: 30)
Fourth round: Winners from the third round plus nineteen clubs from the BFL First and Second Divisions (total: 34)
Fifth round: Winners from the fourth round plus thirteen clubs from the BPL and BFL First Division (total: 30)
Sixth round: Winners from the fifth round plus seventeen clubs from the BPL (total: 32)
Seventh round, quarterfinals, semifinals, final: No additional clubs added

The results of the 2074 competition (note: unlike in nations such as Cockbill Street, scores are reset to 0-0 upon entering a penalty shootout):

Round 1
Sayle United 3-1 Viborg FC AET (1-1 FT)
Independence FC 2-0 Linsuk City FC
Albany United 1-3 Corling-Su FC
Springfield FC 1-2 Fyres Point Wanderers
Hendersonburg Stars 4-0 Columbus FC
Cisna-Ri Athletic 2-1 Buffalo Town
Senators AC 0-4 Jennerstown FC
Lafe FC 1-0 Fort Worth Patriots
Grant City Lions 2-1 Williamston FC AET (1-1 FT)
Port Lusambo Athletic 0-1 Monkton FC

Round 2
Reston FC 0-3 St. Lawrence FC
Ilium Dragons 1-3 Sayle United APK (2-2 AET, 2-2 FT)
Independence FC 0-1 Chilson United
Wallops United 4-0 Beloit FC APK (2-2 AET, 1-1 FT)
Bloom City FC 3-1 Fyres Point Wanderers
Corling-Su FC 2-3 FC Glückstadt AET (2-2 FT)
Eagle Lake Athletic 3-2 Albany FC
SK Fjordalen 1-2 Aeon United
Jennerstown FC 0-2 Cisna-Ri Athletic
Hendersonburg Stars 3-4 Lafe FC APK (0-0 AET, 0-0 FT)
Grant City Lions 1-2 Monkton FC

Round 3
Hundon FC 1-2 Pine Village FC AET (1-1 FT)
Cdredika City 5-6 Canton United APK (3-3 AET, 3-3 FT)
Amissville Antagonists 1-0 Delano FC
Port Lusambo FC 1-0 Chickamauga United
Brookdale Rovers 0-1 Hillcrest United
Westport Town 0-1 Detmold Town
Uniondale FC 3-2 AFC Beaagkh AET (2-2 FT)
Dresford Coast 2-0 Mifflinburg FC
New Town Red Devils 2-0 Bloom City FC
Wallops United 1-3 St. Lawrence FC APK (0-0 AET, 0-0 FT)
Chilson United 1-3 La Porte Rangers
Sayle United 2-3 Hyatt Gorge FC AET (2-2 FT)
Aeon United 2-1 Eagle Lake Athletic
Cisna-Ri Athletic 4-5 FC Glückstadt APK (2-2 AET, 2-2 FT)
Lafe FC 1-2 Monkton FC APK (1-1 AET, 1-1 FT)

Round 4
Leeco Rangers 1-3 AC Crotts AET (1-1 FT)
Amissville Antagonists 0-2 Sonoma City Volcanoes
Columbia Sharks 1-0 Hyatt Gorge FC
Santa Monica FC 0-2 Black Oasis Athletic
Paradise Town 2-1 New Town Red Devils
Afton FC 1-0 Midway Wolves
Hampton Paladins 2-0 Uniondale FC AET (0-0 FT)
Hillcrest United 1-3 Uk-Tow Ri United
RC Los Triesto 1-0 Dresford Coast
Khikhi United 2-4 Eagle's Rest United
Spring House FC 3-2 St. Lawrence FC
Aeon United 3-2 Canton United
Cornish FC 0-1 Brooklyn FC
La Porte Rangers 0-2 Chelmsford Forest
Detmold Town 0-2 Graceville Salamanders
Port Lusambo FC 0-3 Pine Village FC
Monkton FC 0-1 FC Glückstadt

Round 5
Tallahassee Blues 1-2 Eastfield Rogues
High Mountain Buffalo 0-1 Dawson Springs FC
Jervis FC 5-6 Justus Loons APK (1-1 AET, 1-1 FT)
AC Crotts 0-1 Sonoma City Volcanoes
Forest Hill FC 0-2 Jamaica Giants
Washington Tigers 4-2 RKA Warriors AET (2-2 FT)
New Haverford Albion 2-3 Columbia Sharks AET (1-1 FT)
Sonovago City FC 4-0 Ari FC
Eagle's Rest United 2-4 Black Oasis Athletic
Afton FC 0-3 Hampton Paladins
Spring House FC 0-3 Paradise Town
RC Los Triesto 1-0 Uk-Tow Ri United
Chelmsford Forest 1-2 Graceville Salamanders
Aeon United 0-1 Brooklyn FC
Pine Village FC 2-0 FC Glückstadt

Round 6
Rolestu FC 2-3 Alexandria Porcupines APK (1-1 AET, 1-1 FT)
Navarre Town 0-1 Justus Loons
Bucks Lake Athletic 0-1 Floral FC
Graceville Salamanders 0-1 RC Los Triesto
Sonoma City Volcanoes 2-3 Sonovago City FC APK (2-2 AET, 2-2 FT)
Jackson FC 4-1 Carter FC APK (1-1 AET, 1-1 FT)
Dionte City 1-2 Dennis Bears
South Coast United 2-1 Yuba United
Griffin Zebras 4-0 Paradise Town
Washington Tigers 3-2 Pine Village FC
Eastfield Rogues 0-1 Dawson Springs FC
Charleston FC 1-0 Esto Wanderers
San Solari FC 1-0 Jamaica Giants AET (0-0 FT)
Hampton Paladins 3-1 Brooklyn FC
Black Oasis Athletic 0-7 San Diego Iguanas
Columbia Sharks 0-1 Sokojiwa City FC

Round 7
Alexandria Porcupines 2-3 Justus Loons APK (1-1 AET, 1-1 FT)
Floral FC 2-0 RC Los Triesto
Sonovago City FC 0-5 Jackson FC
Dennis Bears 2-3 South Coast United AET (2-2 FT)
Griffin Zebras 1-3 Washington Tigers
Dawson Springs FC 1-3 Charleston FC
San Solari FC 3-1 Hampton Paladins
San Diego Iguanas 1-0 Sokojiwa City FC

Quarterfinals
Justus Loons 0-1 Floral FC
Jackson FC 2-3 South Coast United
Washington Tigers 2-4 Charleston FC APK (1-1 AET, 1-1 FT)
San Solari FC 1-2 San Diego Iguanas AET (1-1 FT)

Semifinals
Floral FC 2-1 South Coast United
Charleston FC 5-3 San Diego Iguanas APK (1-1 AET, 1-1 FT)

Final
Floral FC 1-0 Charleston FC

Bedistan

21-05-2005, 21:48

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Bedistani leagues to expand again

AMISSVILLE -- The Bedistan Football Association has agreed to add an additional level to the Bedistan Football League. Beneath the Fourth Division will be two new divisions, named the Bedistan Football Conference North and South. They will each consist of fourteen new clubs, bringing the total in professional competition to 128. As with the higher leagues, each team will play each other team home and away during the season, for a total of 26 matches. The winners of each Conference will gain promotion to the Fourth Division for the following season, and the second-place teams in each Conference will face each other in a playoff for the third promotion slot. The bottom three clubs in the Fourth Division will be relegated to the Conferences as appropriate, ensuring that each Conference maintains its total of fourteen clubs.

This expansion allows the BFA to follow through with its plan to begin incorporating Pedrian clubs into the Bedistani leagues, much like Vilita/Turori and Starblaydia/Nova Britannicus. Indeed, most of the new teams entering Conference North hail from Pedriana. All the other new clubs are from major Bedistani cities not previously represented in the BFL or BPL, except for Three Points Highland and Concrete Jungle.

The new clubs and their starting places are as follows (* denotes club from Pedriana):

Conference North
Alétike Ústin*
Aspanes Kalsam*
Garorsi Unidire*
KQ Im*
KQ Qas*
KQI Pologak*
Lames Etúskaït*
Nalimaria Albion
Normaton City
Qidade Itekton*
Skelrod Unidire*
SV Kleinestadt
Three Points Highland [San Solari]
Uäneres Ataï*

Conference South
1.FC Metrewalk
AFC IJsselmeer
Badonga FC
Brugese City
Cereston Rovers
Concrete Jungle FC [Sonoma City]
FC Livinable
Flanders FC
Gyeongsan FC
Jeonju United
Kilkenney Greens
Van Diemen FC
Wisconsin Swamp AFC
Yojimbo United

This expansion will be fully in place for the upcoming 2075 season.

Oliverry

22-05-2005, 20:33

Oliverrian Soccer league, second half report

Oliverrian Premiership
Teams Pts W D L GF:GA GD
1. West Rubbermade 23 7 2 3 18:9 9
2. Perpignant 21 6 3 3 13:12 1
3. Oliver city 19 5 4 3 16:13 3
4. Love City 16 5 1 6 12:13 -1
5. East Rubbermade 14 4 2 6 9:13 -4
6. Ennemy City West 13 3 4 5 12:13 -1
7. Marshalliston 11 3 2 7 7:14 -7

Ennemy City West and Marshalliston are relegated

First Division
Teams Pts W D L GF:GA GD
1. Limognon 23 7 2 3 14:10 4
2. Ennemy City East 17 4 5 3 12:8 4
3. Tastragnant 16 4 4 4 10:11 -1
4. Laval's City 15 4 3 5 15:14 1
5. Winsister 15 4 3 5 13:16 -3
6. Villeroy 14 3 5 4 12:14 -2
7. Coastal 14 4 2 6 9:12 -3

Limoignon and Ennemy City East are promoted to Premiership. Winsister, Villeroy and Coastal are relegated to regional qualifyings.

Here are the 3 teams that will take their place:
- Joyville
- St. Laurier
- Wilsonton

Coupe Oliverienne

This cup regroups 16 teams from all around Oliverry. The winner of the cup gains automatically a spot into Premiership, even if he's in the qualifying division.

Round of 16
Oliver city 1 Marshalliston 2
Perpignant 4 East Rubbermade 3
West Rubbermade 0 Love City 1
Ennemy City West 4 Villeroy 1
Tastragnant 1 Limognon 1 AET: 1:1 APK: 4:5
Ennemy City East 3 Laval's City 2
Coastal 0 Winsister 2
Joyville 2 St. Laurier 2 AET: 2:4

Quarter-Finals
Marshalliston 1 Perpignant 2
Love City 2 Ennemy City West 0
Limognon 2 Ennemy City East 1
Winsister 0 St. Laurier 0 AET: 0:0 APK: 3:4

Semi-finals
Perpignant 1 Love City 1 AET: 2:1
Limognon 1 St. Laurier 1 AET: 2:1

Final
Perpignant 1 Limognon 3

So first Coupe Oliverrienne winners is the champion of Oliverrian first division

Squornshelous

24-05-2005, 21:44

SPL Transfer Update

Vogsphere United announced the successfull purchase of midifelder Ali FOuad from Dorpar FC, for a total of 10 million Squornshelan Credits ($18 million). He was not available for comment, but will be a welcome addition to the team.

Immediately following Vog. U's announcement, Football of Poghrill announced the addition of Alexander Popov to their team. The World Cup 22 leading scorer will significantly strengthen their run for the Squornschale Championship.

Still no news on the fate of goalkeeper Jorge Fernandina. KF Kakrafoon says they have not recieved any offer, and are planning to retain Jorge for the entirety of the SquornSchale tournament at the very least. Jorge himself commented that he is still a little too young to be playing for a foreign club, after all, he's still just a kid.

SquornSchale Championship News

First Round Complete:
winners in red

1st Round:
M1: Brantisvogan FK 4-2 Hawalius FK
M2: AK Kria 3-2 Football Grebulon
M3: FK Rahm 1-2 FK Zarss
M4: Sevorbeupstry United 5-1 Voondoon United
M5: RKD Cruxwan 4-3 KF Sastontua AET (3-3 AFT)
M6: Dordellis FK 2-3 Brantisvogan Athletics AET (2-2 AFT)
M7: RKD Frogstar 2-3 Krikkit AK
M8: Viltvodle KF 0-2 Argabuthon United
M9: KF Betel 2-3 FK Arium AET (2-2 AFT)
M10: Real Jaglan 2-1 Atletico de Rudlit

Second Round:
M11: Xaxis KF vs. Real Jaglan
M12: Stavromula United vs. FK Arium
M13: Qualactin AK vs. Argabuthon United
M14: FK Bartledan vs. Krikkit AK
M15: Dangrabad Athletics vs. Brantisvogan AK
M16: Margrathea FK vs. RKD Cruxwan
M17: Atletico de Blagulon vs. Sevorbeupstry United
M18: Oglaroon KF vs. FK Zarss
M19: Maximegalon United vs. AK Kria
M20: FK Dentrass vs. Brantisvogan FK
M21: KF Soulianis vs. Real Quazgar
M22: Pansel FK vs. FK Magramal
M23: Football Qvarne vs. RKD Folfanga
M24: Vassillian FK vs. Dalforsas United

Quite a few upsets, the most notable of which being FK Zarss defeating FK Rahm. Both clubs from Brantisvogan advanced, and if they both win their next two games, they could meet in the fourth round.

Third Round:
M25: Vogsphere United vs. M24 winner
M26: Damogran Football Klub vs. M23 winner
M27: Football Klub of Striterax vs. M22 winner
M28: Klub de Football de Kakrafoon vs. M21 winner
M29: Football of Poghrill vs. M20 winner
M30: Klub de Football de Santraginus vs. M19 winner
M31: Atletico de Blerontia vs. M18 winner
M32: Chalesm Football Klub vs. M17 winner
M33: Algolia Athletic Klub vs. M16 winner
M34: Traal Athletics vs. M15 winner
M35: Fallia Football Klub vs. M14 winner
M36: Golgafrincham United vs. M13 winner
M37: Hastromil Athletic Klub vs. M12 winner
M38: Football Klub of Yassaca vs. M11 winner

Fourth Round:
M39: M25 winner vs. M38 winner
M40: M26 winner vs. M37 winner
M41: M27 winner vs. M36 winner
M42: M28 winner vs. M35 winner
M43: M29 winner vs. M34 winner
M44: M30 winner vs. M33 winner
M45: M31 winner vs. M32 winner

Quarterfinals:
M46: M40 winner vs. M45 winner
M47: M41 winner vs. M44 winner
M49: M42 winner vs. M43 winner
M39 winner bye

Semifinals:
M50: M39 winner vs. M49 winner
M51: M46 winner vs. M47 winner

Final:
M50 winner vs. M51 winner

Fmjphoenix

24-05-2005, 22:22

Vanguard Eagles Crowned Champions in Season 1

Pts W D L GF:GA GD
1. Vanguard Eagles 28 9 1 4 32:26 6
2. Sunnyslope FC 27 8 3 3 32:21 11
3. Ariot Lupes 22 7 1 6 35:34 1
4. RFC Vrelt 21 6 3 5 30:26 4
5. Spraat FC 17 5 2 7 25:29 -4
6. Waterloo United 17 5 2 7 33:40 -7
7. Alabaster Lions 15 4 3 7 24:28 -4
8. Caribu FC 13 4 1 9 30:37 -7

It was a neck and neck race for first between Vanguard and Sunnyslope. Sunnyslope lost it on a critical loss to Waterloo United in their second to last match. Here is a run down of each team.

Vanguard Eagles
Early on the Eagles looked like the top team in Fmjphoenix. Match 5 saw them take their first defeat to Sunnyslope 5-1. In fact, Sunnyslope was the only team the Eagles could not defeat, falling 1-0 at Pogostick Park. But they caught a lucky break by finishing the season with two wins and finished one point ahead of Sunnyslope. Christian Macia lead the Eagles with 15 goals scored and was 3rd in the league.

Sunnyslope FC
Actually had the most wins in the league, but fell just short of taking the championship. They did not lose a match until their 9th against Ariot, the suprise of the series. But it was their 13th match that ruined their chances. They were in first until they lost against Waterloo United. Segio Bustos lead SFC with 17 goals and was 2nd in the league.

Ariot Lupes
Highest scoring team in the league. Was not expected to be a top team. More of a testament to good teamwork and never say die attitude. Lost 4 of first 5 matches before going on a tear. Handed Sunnyslope their first loss. Kristen Xavior lead Ariot with 13 goals and was 5th in the league.

RFC Vrelt
Did not get their second win until their 8th match. Julio Matengo fro Vilita fit in well in their defensive formation and was a top factor in their second half comback. Biggest upset was their victory over Ariot. Gaston Durst lead Vrelt with 14 goals and was 4th in the league.

Spraat FC
Finished in the middle of the pack. Has young players that need to develop to do better. Could have finished better, but fell in last two matches. They are expected to move up within the next three seasons. Restiaa Rlain lead Spraat with 11 goals and was 6th in the league.

Waterloo United
Most disappointing squad in season 1. Expected to be a top 3 team and fell. Defeated Vanguard and Sunnyslope. Expected to rebound from the disaster that was season 1. Tiffany Lapp lead Waterloo with 18 goals and was 1st in the league.

Alabaster Lions
Despite being the lowest scoring team, the did manage to hand Sunnyslope their second lost and scored 6 goals against Ariot. Not very strong, but when they are clicking, they can be tough to stop. Nat Owens lead Ariot with 8 goals and was 10th in the league.

Caribu FC
Last place team in season 1. Was coached by their team captian as noone wanted to take over the team. They are looking for someone to take over. Despite their last place finish, they upset Vanguard 3-0 in match 11. Sunry Jolee lead Caribu with 10 goals and was tied for 7th in the league.

Top goalscorers:
Player Team Goals
1. T. Lapp Waterloo 18
2. S. Bustos Sunnyslope 17
3. C. Macia Vanguard 15
4. G. Durst Vrelt 14
5. K. Xavior Ariot 13
6. R. Rlain Spraat 11
7. S. Jolee Caribu 10
7. T. McAllister Sunnyslope 10
9. C. Jurango Vanguard 9
10. N. Owens Alabaster 8

Chicanada

25-05-2005, 06:03

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BFCInc Buys Nedalian Squad

Hosaih Praise Cleeto, the crazy President of Bishop FC Inc., announced today the 400million Cp purchase of Nedalian Sqaud Captera FC.

The announcement means that BFCInc will become the first Chicanadan group to own a foreign club with Captera begins play in Nedalian Year Three (1925 Chicanada/June RL). No word if Cleeto will change the name of the squad to reflect his mood, but most expect a full fledged sponsorship deal with Northern Television to be announced within the next week. Northern is in the works with other states to buy the rights to show Nedalian football (along with Vilitan and Cockbill Street footy) beginning next year.

The CFF and Chicanadan Securities Board approved the sale before Chicanada's 2-1 loss to Nedalia in the u21 Grand Final.

Ligas Seeing Massive Overhaul for 1925 season!

In a major development, the CFF has announced their intentions to move foreward with most of their new programs - such as a fourth division and the formation for regional feeders - to take effect starting next year. The changes for the ligas will also mean 20 teams in each major division (80 teams in all) with 48 teams competing in four small regional groups. Three teams will be relegated or promoted between the top three renamed tiers (SuperLiga, FirsteLiga, SegunaLiga) with the newly christened TreiLiga promoting three and relegating four to the reigional qualifiers. The teams would be split between the four (Risian, Territories, Champaign, Coastal) unless more than one team comes from the same region. In this case there would be relegation and promotions happening into and out of regional levels based on the number of teams decending.

The official release of the clubs in each level will be made tommorow after the Barclay Cup Grand Finals.

In addition, the TroutCo Unity Cup will be sponsoring fourty teams from all the lvels to compete in the National Tournament during the 1925 Season. TroutCo is rumored to be pulling out of its sponsorship deal and Unity Cup organizers are looking for sponsors at home and abroad to become the title sponsor. All interested parties should TG the CFF with interest and bids.

Renault, Barclay, Virgin Enterprise go Regional

As part of the 1925Plan, three of the biggest sponsors of CFF will be adding their names to teams, predominantly in the Regional level.

Car manufacturer Renault will be sponsoring four teams in the upcomming Ligas, with Barclay Brewing sposing five teams along with the recently purchased AS Risa and Rosa FC and Virgin Enterprise will launch their own squad. This comes on the heels of BFCInc's buyout of Suda FC and Capteria FC, giving Cleeto five squads to host; as well as Lions Insurance sponsoring teams in Rosa City and Acadia.

Druida

25-05-2005, 12:23

The Daily Druid

DEFENCE SUCKS!
Liam Gessemschmitthaagen-Po reports on the 2014 season.

Another season in Druida, and an attemt to Karelaise the DruidLeague has failed in the most spectacular fashion.

Trevor Heke, the half-Rejistanian manager of DL5 club Kinningham Lions, decided to take their team and play all out defence. Despite not having any good defenders, this tactic was picked up on throughout the division, the thought being that if we don't concede, then we can't lose. A record number of draws and the lowest numbers of goals conceded in a Druid League followed. However, they must've been doing something wrong, as the division winners Sneddy Hamlet scored the most goals in the division by some distance.

Meanwhile, the championship race was a bit one-sided. Coleford Town raced to their first ever championship with three games to spare, with Druid Tribune also finishing comfortably in second. The bottom was where it was really close, with a point on the last day for Trontby being enough to keep them in the DPL for a second season. After many a relegation battle, Trevor City eventually went too. Parkville's slump also continued, finishing just two places above Trontby.

Druid Premier League Pl W D L F A Pts GD
Coleford Town 30 22 6 2 59 27 72 +32
Druid Tribune 30 20 6 4 61 20 66 +41
Cranbury United 30 19 2 9 53 27 59 +26
Bessburg 30 17 6 7 50 24 57 +26
Inter Dave 30 14 6 10 42 33 48 +9
Llllllllllcwllllllll Rovers 30 11 11 8 45 41 44 +4
Graymouth 30 10 12 8 44 35 42 +9
Vilitan Exiles 30 11 8 11 39 37 41 +2
Cefn Albion 30 11 7 12 42 37 40 +5
Kirkanden 30 11 7 12 36 44 40 -8
Parkville 30 9 11 10 37 37 38 0
Dinamo Neodzki 30 9 7 14 45 52 34 -7
Trontby 30 6 6 18 21 47 24 -26
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Newton Vale 30 6 5 19 34 62 23 -28
Les Schløñuski 30 5 7 18 29 66 22 -37
Trevor City 30 4 3 23 17 65 15 -48

West Cefn Rangers, clear pre-season favourites to go up from DL2, slumped to a poor mid-table finish after threatening the promotion places early on. In the end, Sorrellime Avengers went up with a massive six games to spare, winning the league comfortably. Garth Wanderers and Brallton will join them in hte DPL next year, Garth for the first time, Brallton returning after just one season down. Ormillton Weaponary ran the two close, but couldn't close the gap, which was five points with five games to go. At the bottom, Corwich Point and RCI Dave Blades went down without a fight. Pontycaerpwlli Dragons, who seem to follow the Blades up and down the leagues eventually did so again, just being pipped by Llanfrangydd on the last day.

DruidLeague Two Pl W D L F A Pts GD
Sorrellime Avengers 30 21 5 4 57 26 68 +31
Garth Wanderers 30 15 9 6 56 41 54 +15
Brallton 30 16 5 9 46 32 53 +14
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Ormillton Weaponary 30 15 7 8 48 34 52 +14
Scanley 30 13 9 8 41 33 48 +8
Cefn Bus Station 30 14 6 10 36 32 48 +4
Mawr City 30 13 7 10 51 42 46 +9
West Cefn Rangers 30 10 11 9 36 34 41 +2
South Grayside 30 9 14 7 40 40 41 0
Carndon Leapfrog 30 11 7 12 37 46 40 -9
Cefn Athletic 30 10 7 13 48 41 37 +7
Cruqws Cavaliers 30 9 6 15 31 43 33 -12
Llanfrangydd 30 8 7 15 35 46 31 -11
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Pontycaerpwlli Dragons 30 9 4 17 28 47 31 -19
RCI Dave Blades 30 4 8 18 24 50 20 -26
Corwich Point 30 5 4 21 28 55 19 -27

DL3 was perhaps the tightest of the DruidLeagues at the top this season, with not one of the promotion places being decided on the last day. Morton Harkett did what they had to do, beating Llllllllllcwllllllll Juniors 2-1, but the rest looked like they didn't want to go up. In the end, Erracq, held 1-1 at Great Tawney Owls, and Huwdaey, who shot up the table with a 3-1 win over Newiyd Rovers, will line up in DL2 next year. Cruqws Convicts and Besmetherick Town were teh leagues whipping boys, and Chemindus United couldn't do enough, and go down for the second season in a row.

DruidLeague Three Pl W D L F A Pts GD
Morton Harkett 30 14 10 6 53 31 52 +22
Erracq 30 13 11 6 44 31 50 +13
Huwdaey 30 13 9 8 59 44 48 +15
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Bragg Oracle 30 12 12 6 41 31 48 +10
Wicksphill 30 12 11 7 48 34 47 +14
Atletico Haalissov 30 12 9 9 40 28 45 +12
Port Scadock Ramblers 30 13 6 11 44 38 45 +6
Bekk View Stars 30 11 9 10 41 44 42 -3
Newiyd Rovers 30 12 5 13 31 43 41 -12
Great Tawney Owls 30 10 10 10 42 41 40 +1
Cefn Viaduct 30 10 10 10 38 40 40 -2
Team Stimpace 30 10 9 11 43 45 39 -2
Llllllllllcwllllllll Juniors 30 9 9 12 38 47 36 -9
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Chemindus United 30 9 8 13 32 42 35 -10
Besmetherick Town 30 5 9 16 30 51 24 -21
Cruqws Convicts 30 5 3 22 29 63 18 -34

Berkleytown Warriors and Tobias Thursdays will be back in DL3 next season after just one year down. They'll be followed up by South Earncross United, who have gradually improved over the last few seasons. Ob weren't much cop, and after a tough battle, they'll be joined in the bottom teir next year by Bridge Tollmen and Brossington Clan.

DruidLeague Four Pl W D L F A Pts GD
Berkleytown Warriors 30 14 9 7 36 31 51 +5
Tobias Thursdays 30 13 11 6 51 35 50 +16
South Earncross United 30 13 9 8 37 32 48 +5
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Bob 30 12 11 7 35 29 47 +6
Kingston Gray Albion 30 12 8 10 43 43 44 0
Flange Old Boys 30 10 11 9 46 44 41 +2
Brung Town 30 9 14 7 38 38 41 0
Brymbo Masthampton 30 11 8 11 35 36 41 -1
Tormany Heroes 30 12 5 13 31 35 41 -4
New Fredscrett Institute 30 11 7 12 36 35 40 +1
Pontypanddar Athletic 30 9 12 9 28 29 39 -1
Allensborough 30 9 11 10 36 34 38 +2
Carpet 30 10 7 13 27 29 37 -2
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Brossington Clan 30 9 8 13 31 33 35 -2
Bridge Tollmen 30 8 7 15 31 39 31 -8
Ob 30 4 10 16 20 39 22 -19

Sneddy Hamlet's reward for being hte most attack-minded DL5 club is the division championship. After years of mediocrity, Zobordi Cefn TINH have earned their first ever promotion, while Llwellban Carcharorion continue to yo-yo between the bottom two divisions. Any bets on them coming straight back down again?

DruidLeague Five Pl W D L F A Pts GD
Sneddy Hamlet 30 14 9 7 30 18 51 +12
Zobordi Cefn TINH 30 13 9 8 24 20 48 +4
Llwellbam Carcharorion 30 12 10 8 21 16 46 +5
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Bamwenstowe Suburb 30 10 15 5 16 10 45 +6
Underwyre United 30 11 11 8 16 19 44 -3
Caeddord Guard 30 9 15 6 14 10 42 +4
Clwd 30 10 11 9 22 19 41 +3
Cwmall Dreigiau 30 8 15 7 17 12 39 +5
Plaskynaston Lane 30 11 6 13 25 24 39 +1
Leggenscastle Excalibur 30 8 15 7 18 17 39 +1
Cefn United 30 6 16 8 10 13 34 -3
Griffinsfield 30 6 16 8 9 14 34 -5
Lex XI 30 5 16 9 14 18 31 -4
Tony Tigers 30 4 19 7 4 9 31 -5
Kinningham Lions 30 1 21 8 2 10 24 -8
Darkley Noon Doghouse 30 3 14 13 9 22 23 -13

And finally, Darkley Noon Doghouse suck!

Chicanada

25-05-2005, 21:46

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1924 Season in Review

TroutCo Unity Cup

Seeding Playoffs - (home/home agregate)
Saint Jean v AS Seaport
Saint Jean 2 AS Seaport 0
AS Seaport 2 Saint Jean 1 SJ wins series on GD

Star Point v Crossing FC
Star Point 0 Crossing FC 0
Crossing FC 1 Star Point 2 SP wins series

FC Dover v Avi
FC Dover 2 Avi 3
Avi 1 FC Dover 1 Avi wins series

AS Bishop County v Kinsington
AS Bishop County 2 Kinsington 3
Kinsington 3 AS Bishop County 1 K wins series

Second - (home/home agregate)
Douala v AS Seaport
Douala 3 AS Seaport 0
AS Seaport 0 Douala 1 Douala wins series

Finnen v Saint Jean
Finnen 3 Saint Jean 2
Saint Jean 1 Finnen 0 Finnen wins series on away goals (3-1)

Saint Croix v ASBC
Saint Croix 1 ASBC 0
ASBC 1 Saint Croix 0
Tiebreaker: Saint Croix 1 ASBC 0, OT SC wins series

Ashley v Kinsington
Ashley 1 Kinsington 1
Kinsington 0 Ashley 1 Ashley wins series

Acadia v FC Dover
Acadia 0 FC Dover 0
FC Dover 1 Acadia 2 Acadia wins series

Township v Avi
Township 0 Avi 1
Avi 1 Township 1 Avi wins series

FC Esten v Crossing FC
FC Esten 2 Crossing FC 3
Crossing FC 2 FC Esten 1 Crossing FC wins series

North Coast v Star Point
North Coast 2 Star Point 3
Star Point 0 North Coast 3 NC wins series on GD

Quaterfinals - (home/home agregate)
Douala v Crossing FC
Douala 1 Crossing FC 1
Crossing FC 2 Douala 0 CFC wins series

Saint Croix v Finnen
Saint Croix 1 Finnen 1
Finnen 2 Saint Croix 3 SC wins series

Acadia v Avi
Acadia 2 Avi 4
Avi 0 Acadia 1 Avi wins series on GD

Ashley v North Coast
Ashley 1 North Coast 0
North Coast 0 Ashley 1 Ashley wins series

Semifinals - (home/home agregate)
Saint Croix v Crossing FC
Saint Croix 1 Crossing FC 0
Crossing FC 0 Saint Croix 0 SC wins seires

Ashley v Avi
Ashley 0 Avi 1
Avi 1 Ashley 2 Ashley wins series on away goals

Finals - (At TroutCo Field, Cana)
Saint Croix v Ashley
Saint Croix 0 Ashley 2

The first ever Unity Cup saw very few surprises in the role of the SuperLiga's supremacy. Crossings FC did play Cinderella for a while after recovering from an embarassing loss to Star Point at home in the Seeding Qualifiers but was unable to get away from Saint Croix while Avi struck out in the teams first year of existence.

SuperLiga 1924 Results

Pts W D L GF:GA GD
C. Township 51 15 6 9 39:28 11 Cananite Cup Winner
2. Ashley 49 13 10 7 40:25 15 Unity Cup Winner
3. FC Esten 48 14 6 10 35:30 5
4. Douala 47 13 8 9 38:29 9
5. Acadia 46 11 13 6 30:21 9
6. Mission 44 12 8 10 34:34 0
7. Saint Croix 43 11 10 9 24:21 3
8. AC Atens 40 10 10 10 32:32 0
9. AS Cana 40 11 7 12 30:32 -2
10. Verde Mund 39 12 3 15 31:44 -13
11. Bishop FC 38 10 8 12 29:32 -3
12. Eastentown 37 9 10 11 32:35 -3
13. AS Risa 36 8 12 10 25:30 -5
14. North Coast 36 11 3 16 24:30 -6
15. Evon AC 30 6 12 12 29:37 -8
16. Finnen 28 6 10 14 24:36 -12

Township sought revenge after its poor showing last season and rebounded with its most wins in 7 years. Ashley's second place finish and high scoring offense shocked many who come to expect a very defensive set to attack. It did have the Cananite Cup as SuperLiga champ in its grasp before Eastentown pulled an upset on the final day to preserve the Tship victory. Defending champ Douala looked rusty throughout the season and never really impressed anyone on its way to a very respectable fourth place finish. Thanks to the Ligas shifting the bottom feeders for the season got a lucky break and another year in the SL.

Top Scorers
Name Team Goals
1. S. Klerington BFC 14
2. C. Erlish BFC 10
3. M. Orleaz TSHP 10
4. A. Davidson FCE 9
5. C. Poznaer ASR 8
6. Yeo DOU 8
7. U.P'jzalr EAC 6
8. F. Gibson SCR 5

Samuel Klerington won the first ever Golden Boot Award from the CFA thanks to his 14 goals for Bishop FC, which breaks his old record set six years ago (12). Most expected believed Douala standout Yeo would have won it but a hamstring injury left him out of the chase after 12 weeks of play.

Barclay Cup Finals

Opening Round (home/home)
12 Eastentown v 5 Acadia
11 Bishop FC v 6 Mission
10 Verde Mund v 7 Saint Croix
9 AS Cana v 8 AC Atens

Acadia 0 Eastentown 0
Mission 0 Bishop FC 0
Saint Croix 4 Verde Mund 0
AC Atens 0 AS Cana 2

Eastentown 1 Acadia 1 Tied 1-1
Bishop FC 2 Mission 3 Mission advances 3-2
Verde Mund 0 Saint Croix 0 SC advances 4-0
AS Cana 2 AC Atens 1 ASC advances 4-1

Acadia 2 Eastentown 5 E advances 6-3

Second Round (home/home)
12 Eastentown v 1 Township
9 AS Cana V 2 Ashley
7 Saint Croix v 3 FC Esten
6 Mission v 4 Douala

Township 1 Eastentown 0
Ashley 4 AS Cana 2
FC Esten 0 Saint Croix 2
Douala 0 Mission 0

Eastentown 1 Township 0 Tied 1-1
AS Cana 0 Ashley 2 Ash advances 6-2
Saint Croix 2 FC Esten 0 SC advances 4-0
Mission 0 Douala 1 Douala advances 1-0

Township 3 Eastentown 1 T'ship advances 4-2

Semifinals (home/home)
7 Saint Croix v 1 Township
4 Douala v 2 Ashley

Township 2 Saint Croix 2
Ashley 2 Douala 0

Saint Croix 2 Township 3 T'ship advances 5-4
Douala 1 Ashley 1 Ashley advances 3-1

Finals (Mogada)
2 Ashley v 1 Township

Township 4 Ashley 0 Township Wins Barclay Cup

The second Barclay Cup tournament tried out a home/home session for the first time, and Township took advantage to gain both the SL Championship as well as the CFA's own Championship. Barclay Breweries, the sponsor of the CFA-created Tournament, was very impressed with the southern resort city of Southampton that it will become the home for all Barclay Grand Finals once the Southampton National Square is complete towards the end of the year. Ashley's collapse against T'ship did end its own dreams of holding two FA titles after missing out on the Premier Title by a loss on the final day.

CanaLiga Fixture

Pts W D L GF:GA GD
C. Rosa FC 62 17 11 10 49:35 14
P. FC Finnegann 61 16 13 9 51:39 12
P. Star Point 61 17 10 11 54:45 9
P. Paradiso 56 13 17 8 41:33 8
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5. Risa FC 56 14 14 10 42:42 0
6. Grasslands 53 13 14 11 40:41 -1
7. Pierre 53 14 11 13 40:45 -5
8. Saint Jean 52 13 13 12 35:28 7
9. FC Zain'aa 52 14 10 14 37:42 -5
10. AS Bishop County 50 12 14 12 42:41 1
11. Northeast 50 12 14 12 43:46 -3
12. Cana West FC 49 11 16 11 35:33 2
13. FC Livingston 48 10 18 10 35:37 -2
14. FC Dover 48 13 9 16 36:45 -9
15. Provincetown 47 10 17 11 45:39 6
16. Citadel FC 47 12 11 15 48:46 2
17. West Coast FC 47 11 14 13 35:44 -9
18. Narobi 44 11 11 16 41:46 -5
19. Suda FC 39 10 9 19 36:47 -11
20. Jaxx United 37 9 10 19 36:47 -11

A very tight season saw four teams that were relegated last year get a new shot. Jaxx U, SFC, the still faltering Narobi and West Coast get a reprive and stay in the First Division next year. Several questions remain for RIFC, G-lands and Pierre as several players from those squads are jumping ship and heading either up or down for more playing time.

TreiLiga Fixture
Pts W D L GF:GA GD
C. Newcastle 54 16 6 8 41:28 13
P. Crossings FC 52 14 10 6 39:26 13
P. Colony North 47 11 14 5 35:30 5
P. AS Seaport 42 10 12 8 35:31 4
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5. Avi 39 9 12 9 30:29 1
6. Cananite 39 11 6 13 39:40 -1
7. United West 39 11 6 13 33:34 -1
8. South Shore 39 11 6 13 45:47 -2
9. Kingdom AC 39 9 12 9 31:33 -2
10. FC Quebec 39 11 6 13 29:31 -2
11. Mogada AS 39 10 9 11 36:39 -3
12. FC Eoden 38 10 8 12 34:33 1
13. Kinsington 38 10 8 12 29:35 -6
14. Colombo FC 38 9 11 10 25:31 -6
15. FC Seaport 36 9 9 12 31:35 -4
16. AC Finnen 32 9 5 16 27:37 -10

CSFC used its semifinal appearance to make its way to First Division next year and Avi had the slot until it lost to ASE on the final day to keep them in the Second Division. With the TreiLiga name getting a whole bunch of new teams, the Second Division could be extremely tight for promotions next year. Most of the northern clubs, however, tend to look a little weak and could suffer from an influx of coastal and Risian-developed teams.

1925 Season Layout

SuperLiga (Champions League) (3 relegate to CanaLiga)

1. Township (Cananite Cup Holders) (Barclay Cup Holders)*
2. Ashley (Unity Cup Holders)*
3. FC Esten **
4. Douala **
5. Acadia
6. Mission
7. Saint Croix
8. AC Atens
9. AS Cana
10. Verde Mund
11. Bishop FC
12. Eastentown
13. AS Risa
14. North Coast
15. Evon AC
16. Finnen
17. Rosa FC
18. FC Finnegann
19. Star Point
20. Paradiso

* Should the Champions League play in 1925 these teams will advance to the tournament
** Should the NSFA play in 1925 these teams will advance to the tournament.
(subject to change depending on how the NSCL and NSFA decide to allocate teams)

FirsteLiga (1st Division) (3 advance to SuperLiga, 3 relegate to SecundaLiga)

1. Risa FC
2. Grasslans
3. Pierre
4. Saint Jean
5. FC Zain'aa
6. AS Bishop County
7. Northeast
8. Cana West FC
9. FC Livingston
10. FC Dover
11. Provincetown
12. Citadel FC
13. West Coast FC
14. Narobi
15. Suda FC
16. Jaxx United
17. Newcastle
18. Crossings FC
19. Colony North
20. AS Seaport

SecundaLiga (2nd Division) (3 advance to FirsteLiga, 3 relegate to TreiLiga)

1. Avi
2. Cananite
3. United West
4. South Shore
5. AC Kingdom
6. FC Quebec
7. Mogada AS
8. FC Eoden
9. Kinsington
10. Colombo FC
11. FC Seaport
12. AC Finnen
13. Norestra
14. Cavalier
15. FC Lyn
16. Czjaro'lex
17. IDEXA
18. RFC Dayaka
19. Whitney
20. Southampton City

TreiLiga (3rd Division) (3 advance to SecundaLiga, 4 relegates to Regionals)

1. Sur Inlet
2. Southampton
3. Lions Acadia
4. Rosa City
5. Gnzalopzia
6. Cana FC
7. Orleans United
8. Prarieville
9. Southampton West
10. Rebel Sur
11. Virgin Nor
12. Southampton Peaks
13. Bulls
14. Governess Palace
15. Bishop East
16. Barclay Certizal
17. Bedu
18. Norde United
19. Goedi FC
20. Canal

Regionals: (Winner of Each Regional advances to TreiLiga)
Risian Quals
1. Colombo AC
2. Barclay Rosa
3. O'poxz
4. Palazia
5. Oregia
6. Viejan
7. Bulls Zain'aa
8. Jzao'lpoia
9. P'jan Liona
10. L'opzalotzena
11. Barclay U'zolan
12. Virgin Rosa

Territories Quals
1. Suda Colonial
2. Virgin Easten
3. Prane Villa
4. Renault Once
5. Barclay Lovejoy
6. Clarkson
7. Ashton
8. Jaxx Central
9. Southwest
10. Tolou
11. Stanley Union
12. Renault Suda

Coastal Quals
1. Kent
2. Atens United
3. Sherpshire
4. Kensington
5. Largo Union
6. Loundon Peaks
7. Provincetown City
8. Arsenal
9. AC Loundon
10. Blues Huston
11. SCross United
12. Renault Verde

Champaign Quals
1. Hennessy
2. Birmingham
3. Barclay Esten
4. Marcelleis
5. Lyon
6. Lions Cape
7. Renault Bordeaux
8. Lis FC
9. Tolouse
10. Narobi Union
11. Barclay Vega
12. Seaport City

Audioslavia

26-05-2005, 00:59

this is not a doublepost, you are imagining it

Audioslavia

26-05-2005, 01:11

http://www.geocities.com/lifeobrien/bull.txt
Audioslavian Football Association - Season One Review

The controversial league split - making the eight counties of Audioslavia into mini-national teams each with their own league system - brought about the first ever league win for Pheonix County.

Cornellby City, strong favourites for the championship along with Machinegardia and Soundgardiana, were disappointing, finishing a lowly fifth, a place above fellow favourites Machinegardia and two spots below Soundgardiana. Caylerden City were always going to be a threat, but fell away after failing to beat, or indeed score against, Phoenix in their two games.

The two minnows, Wallingh State and Fatherham County, had mixed fortunes. Wallingh were never in the running but Fatherham managed to clinch second before the mid-season break where they fell away, not scoring a single goal for the rest of the season.

In club football, the national tournament was won by one of the pre-tournament favourites Soundgrad Azzuri of Soundgardiana, 2-1 over Caylerdenian side Woodsborough. A bizzare first round saw fellow favourites Jennesborough, Holloden, Graythorpe, Darrien Raiders and hotly tipped Cieresburn all bow out. #1 seed Sayennes exitted in spectacular fashion in the third round, losing four-one to Marlesborough. Marlesborugh went on to stick three goals past Xilef Rovers before coming unstuck against Woodsborough in a closely fought semi.

More news to come.
AUDIOSLAVIAN FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
MATCHDAY
1 Phoenix County F.C. 0 - 0 Wallingh State F.C.
Fathren County F.C. 0 - 3 Caylerden County F.C.
Soundgardiana F.C. 2 - 3 Cornellby County F.C.
Ryden County F.C. 1 - 0 Machinegardia F.C.

MATCHDAY
2 Fathren County F.C. 3 - 0 Phoenix County F.C.
Caylerden County F.C. 0 - 0 Wallingh State F.C.
Soundgardiana F.C. 0 - 2 Ryden County F.C.
Machinegardia F.C. 0 - 2 Cornellby County F.C.

MATCHDAY
3 Phoenix County F.C. 1 - 0 Caylerden County F.C.
Wallingh State F.C. 0 - 3 Soundgardiana F.C.
Cornellby County F.C. 0 - 0 Ryden County F.C.
Machinegardia F.C. 4 - 0 Fathren County F.C.

MATCHDAY
4 Soundgardiana F.C. 3 - 1 Phoenix County F.C.
Wallingh State F.C. 0 - 1 Cornellby County F.C.
Ryden County F.C. 0 - 2 Fathren County F.C.
Caylerden County F.C. 0 - 1 Machinegardia F.C.

MATCHDAY
5 Phoenix County F.C. 2 - 0 Cornellby County F.C.
Ryden County F.C. 0 - 0 Caylerden County F.C.
Machinegardia F.C. 0 - 1 Wallingh State F.C.
Fathren County F.C. 0 - 0 Soundgardiana F.C.

MATCHDAY
6 Ryden County F.C. 1 - 3 Phoenix County F.C.
Wallingh State F.C. 0 - 3 Fathren County F.C.
Soundgardiana F.C. 2 - 4 Machinegardia F.C.
Caylerden County F.C. 2 - 0 Cornellby County F.C.

MATCHDAY
7 Phoenix County F.C. 3 - 1 Machinegardia F.C.
Wallingh State F.C. 2 - 3 Ryden County F.C.
Fathren County F.C. 3 - 3 Cornellby County F.C.
Caylerden County F.C. 0 - 3 Soundgardiana F.C.

MATCHDAY
8 Phoenix County F.C. 4 - 0 Wallingh State F.C.
Fathren County F.C. 0 - 3 Caylerden County F.C.
Soundgardiana F.C. 4 - 3 Cornellby County F.C.
Ryden County F.C. 2 - 2 Machinegardia F.C.

MATCHDAY
9 Fathren County F.C. 0 - 1 Phoenix County F.C.
Caylerden County F.C. 0 - 1 Wallingh State F.C.
Soundgardiana F.C. 3 - 0 Ryden County F.C.
Machinegardia F.C. 1 - 0 Cornellby County F.C.

MATCHDAY
10 Phoenix County F.C. 2 - 2 Caylerden County F.C.
Wallingh State F.C. 0 - 0 Soundgardiana F.C.
Cornellby County F.C. 2 - 2 Ryden County F.C.
Machinegardia F.C. 2 - 0 Fathren County F.C.

MATCHDAY
11 Soundgardiana F.C. 1 - 1 Phoenix County F.C.
Wallingh State F.C. 0 - 0 Cornellby County F.C.
Ryden County F.C. 1 - 0 Fathren County F.C.
Caylerden County F.C. 2 - 1 Machinegardia F.C.

MATCHDAY
12 Phoenix County F.C. 2 - 2 Cornellby County F.C.
Ryden County F.C. 2 - 2 Caylerden County F.C.
Machinegardia F.C. 0 - 0 Wallingh State F.C.
Fathren County F.C. 0 - 0 Soundgardiana F.C.

MATCHDAY
13 Ryden County F.C. 0 - 0 Phoenix County F.C.
Wallingh State F.C. 0 - 0 Fathren County F.C.
Soundgardiana F.C. 0 - 1 Machinegardia F.C.
Caylerden County F.C. 0 - 0 Cornellby County F.C.

MATCHDAY
14 Phoenix F.C. 3 - 3 Machinegardia F.C.
Wallingh State F.C. 2 - 2 Ryden County F.C.
Fathren County F.C. 0 - 2 Cornellby County F.C.
Caylerden County F.C. 4 - 1 Soundgardiana F.C.

First Half of Season
Team Pld W D L GF GA Pts.
Phoenix County F.C. 7 4 1 2 10 8 13
Fathren County F.C. 7 3 2 2 11 10 11
Cornellby County F.C. 7 3 2 2 9 9 11
Ryden County F.C. 7 3 2 2 7 7 11
Soundgardiana F.C. 7 3 1 3 13 10 10
Caylerden County F.C. 7 2 2 3 5 5 8
Machinegardia F.C. 7 2 0 5 10 9 6
Wallingh State F.C. 7 1 2 4 3 10 5

Second Half of Season
Team Pld W D L GF GA Pts.
Caylerden County F.C. 7 3 3 1 13 7 12
Phoenix County F.C. 7 2 5 0 13 8 11
Machinegardia F.C. 7 2 3 2 10 7 9
Soundgardiana F.C. 7 2 3 2 9 9 9
Ryden County F.C. 7 1 5 1 9 11 8
Wallingh State F.C. 7 1 5 1 3 6 8
Cornellby County F.C. 7 1 4 2 9 9 7
Fathren County F.C. 7 0 2 5 0 7 2

Final Standings
Team Pld W D L GF GA Pts.
Phoenix County F.C. 14 6 6 2 23 16 24
Caylerden County F.C. 14 5 5 4 18 12 20
Soundgardiana F.C. 14 5 4 5 22 19 19
Ryden County F.C. 14 4 7 3 16 18 19
Cornellby County F.C. 14 4 6 4 18 18 18
Machinegardia F.C. 14 4 3 7 20 16 15
Fathren County F.C. 14 3 4 7 11 17 13
Wallingh State F.C. 14 2 7 5 6 16 13

AUDIOSLAVIAN FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION CLUB CUP

SAYENNES 3 - 0 TETNEY ATHLETIC
JENNESBOROUGH 0 - 1 WOODSBOROUGH
HOLLODEN 2 - 3 IMMEMIN CITY
GRAYTHORPE 0 - 0p AULEM
DARRIEN RAIDERS 2 - 2 MARLESBOROUGH
DAYES RAIDERS 0 - 0p BORUS UNITED
CIERESBURN 1 - 1 RIDDERN F.C.
AUDEN UNITED 1 - 0 FAVERSLEY F.C.
SOUNDGRAD CELTIC0 - 0p REYCRE MACS
JOIA TOWN 0 - 3 TEALBY F.C.
CORINBY CELTIC 2 - 0 XILEF ROVERS
CARLESDEN MACS 1 - 0 MAIDENSOFT
MALLEBOROUGH 0 - 3 DARRIEN COUNTY
KHARDEN ROVERS 1 - 0 DANNESTON
MACGRAD 0 - 4 HADRIAN TOWN
TOURE RAIDERS 1 - 2 GILLERSTON TOWN
GLONAGHAN 3 - 2 AUDEN TOWN
HIGHWOOD 3 - 0 STURMGRAD F.C.
HAYLESBURY 2 - 1 AUDENIA BRAVERY
HARLEQUINS 3 - 0 RAUSFLAIR
AUDENBRAU 0p - 0 BANNOCKBURN
CORINBY UNITED 0 - 0p JOIA WANDERERS
MACKLEY UNITED 3 - 2 KEYLEY
SOUNDGRAD F.C. 1 - 0 MALLESTROM
REYCRE CITY 6 - 4 DAVESHAM
FAVERSHAM UNITED0 - 0 BORUS ATHLETIC
DONNELBY 0 - 4 PORTFORD
LAVERHAM 1 - 1p KERRINHAM
EMLEY 2p - 2 DERRIN CITY
WESTBY 0 - 0p LEMSTON WAND.
BRIAINSTOWN 3 - 0 PORTFORD
SOUNDGRAD AZZURI2 - 0 REYNESFORD

SECOND ROUND
SAYENNES 2 - 1 REYCRE MACS
WOODSBOROUGH 2 - 0 TEALBY F.C.
IMMEMIN CITY 1 - 4 XILEF ROVERS
AULEM 7 - 0 CARLESDEN MACS
MARLESBOROUGH 3 - 0 DARRIEN COUNTY
BORUS UNITED 0 - 4 KHARDEN ROVERS
RIDDERN F.C. 1 - 0 HADRIAN TOWN
AUDEN UNITED 2 - 0 TOURE RAIDERS
GLONAGHAN 3 - 0 REYCRE CITY
HIGHWOOD 2 - 3 BORUS ATHLETIC
HAYLESBURY 1 - 2 PORTFORD
HARLEQUINS 8 - 0 KERRINHAM
AUDENBRU 3 - 0 EMLEY
JOIA WANDERERS 2 - 0 LEMSTON WAND.
MACKLEY UNITED 1 - 3 BRIAINSTOWN
SOUNDGRAD F.C. 2 - 3 SOUNDGRAD AZZURI

THIRD ROUND
SAYENNES 1 - 4 MARLESBOROUGH
WOODSBOROUGH 5 - 4 KHARDEN ROVERS
XILEF ROVERS 1 - 0 RIDDERN F.C.
AULEM 2 - 0 AUDEN UNITED
GLONAGHAN 1 - 4 AUDENBRU
BORUS ATHLETIC 0 - 1 JOIA WANDERERS
PORTFORD 3 - 1 BRIAINSTOWN
HARLEQUINS 1 - 4 SOUNDGRAD AZZURI

QUARTER FINAL
MARLESBOROUGH 3 - 0 XILEF ROVERS
WOODSBOROUGH 2 - 0 AULEM
AUDENBRU 0 - 1 PORTFORD
JOIA WANDERERS 0 - 0p SOUNDGRAD AZZURI

SEMI FINAL
MARLESBOROUGH 0 - 1 WOODSBOROUGH
PORTFORD 3 - 3p SOUNDGRAD AZZURI

FINAL
WOODSBOROUGH 1 - 2 SOUNDGRAD AZZURI

Tonissia

26-05-2005, 01:30

Week one Club league Tonissia

BVFC Metrokixx 3 United of Bristol 2
Military Squad North 4 Plains FC 0
Gatlinburg Hills 1 Smoky Bears FC of Sevierville 0 (OT)
Port Manning Sailors 5 FC LEO 0
Knox Capitals FC 3 Military Squad South 2
Oak SFC 3 Northshore Vikings 0
Karns K's 3 United Helton FC 3
Kodak Timbers 6 SC Thunder(Loudon) 4
Vangaurd FC of Seymore 1 Cox River-Friendsville FC 1
Alcoa Steelmakers 3 Pegion Forge FC 2 (OT)
Tellico United 2 Farragut FC 0

Druida

26-05-2005, 14:54

The Daily Druid

LANE SIGN INTERNATIONAL!
Liam Gessemschmitthaagen-Po reports on the transfer shock of the season.

DruidLeague Five club Plaskynaston Lane pulled off the greatest transfer coup in Druid history (yes, even bigger than the egg playing for Cefn Bus Station), as Prolitarian Pandas international Calypso Martins signed for them before the start of the 2014 cup!

It does seem a little odd that such a talented player would want to play in the Druidan fifth league, but Martins claims to have been a fan for some time now. Whether or not he's having us on or not, we can't really be sure. But one thing's for sure he is pretty damn good!

Martins made his debut for the Lane in the first round of the DFA cup away at Bob. Unfortunately, he didn't seem to gel with his team mates, as they seemed to think that having an international on their side meant it would be a walkover, but Bob are a pretty good side who will be looking for promotion, and easily saw them off 2-0.

However, the Lane Ground should be full to capacity next season. All 2,300 seats will no doubt be filled with ease. And chairman of PLFC Trevor Garth says that the club could soon be going places, and that more internationals could soon be coming in, as well as plans for a new 42,000 seater stadium. So when Plaskynaston Lane are lifting the championship trophy in ten years time, remember you heard it here first!

Druida's only other import, Sarzonia's World Cup winner Darwin Russell, was rested for his side's second round tie against Vilitan Exiles, which the Exiles won on a penalty shoot-out. However, the Exiles didn't get much further, losing at Cranbury in round three.

Llanfrangydd were the suprise package of the tournament. After only managing to stay in DL2 by the skin of their teeth in the league, they seemed like a completely different side in the cup, reaching the semi-finals and beating the big boys from down the road Llllllllllcwllllllll Rovers (and the little boys Llllllllllcwllllllll Juniors) on the way.

The final was a classic between two teams that had eased through the semis, Bessburg and Druid Tribune. After a thrilling 2-2 draw in normal time, one of DT's pair of star strikers, Trefor Montenegro, scored the winner. Only thing is, he scored it in the wrong end, and that was the end of that.

Round One
Kinningham Lions 4 - 2 Zobordi Cefn TINH
Cwmall Dreigiau 4 - 3 Leggenscastle Excalibur
Bamwenstowe Suburb 1 - 2 Berkleytown Warriors
Llwellbam Carcharorion 1 - 0 Caeddord Guard
Brossington Clan 1 - 0 Kingston Gray Albion
Bob 2 - 0 Plaskynaston Lane
New Fredscrett Institute 3 - 0 Clwd
Tony Tigers 0 - 1 Darkley Noon Doghouse
Cefn United 1 - 0 Carpet
Flange Old Boys 3 - 1 Brymbo Masthampton
Pontypanddar Athletic 2 - 1 Griffinsfield
South Earncross United 3 - 2 Underwyre United (A.E.T., F.T. 2-2)
Bridge Tollmen 2 - 1 Allensborough
Lex XI 1 - 3 Brung Town
Sneddy Hamlet 1 - 0 Tobias Thursdays (A.E.T., F.T. 0-0)
Ob 1 - 1 Tormany Heroes (A.E.T., F.T. 1-1) Tormany Heroes win 4-2 on penalties

Round Two
Llanfrangydd 1 - 0 Llllllllllcwllllllll Juniors (A.E.T., F.T. 0-0)
Tormany Heroes 1 - 0 Bekk View Stars
Wicksphill 3 - 1 Carndon Leapfrog (A.E.T., F.T. 1-1)
Newton Vale 2 - 1 Kirkanden
Pontypanddar Athletic 1 - 2 Dinamo Neodzki (A.E.T., F.T. 1-1)
South Earncross United 0 - 3 Coleford Town
Brossington Clan 4 - 5 Bob (A.E.T., F.T. 3-3)
Brallton 4 - 1 RCI Dave Blades
Trontby 3 - 2 Bridge Tollmen (A.E.T., F.T. 1-1)
Cruqws Convicts 0 - 2 Bessburg
Cefn United 0 - 2 Scanley
Newiyd Rovers 0 - 3 South Grayside
New Fredscrett Institute 1 - 0 Erracq
Sorrellime Avengers 4 - 0 Great Tawney Owls
Bragg Oracle 2 - 1 Kinningham Lions
Garth Wanderers 1 - 2 Mawr City (A.E.T., F.T. 1-1)
Cranbury United 1 - 0 Cwmall Dreigiau
Flange Old Boys 0 - 3 Druid Tribune
Pontycaerpwlli Dragons 0 - 1 Cefn Bus Station
Trevor City 1 - 1 Graymouth (A.E.T., F.T. 1-1) Graymouth win 4-2 on penalties
Berkleytown Warriors 0 - 5 Les Schløñuski
Atletico Haalissov 1 - 0 Cefn Athletic
Llllllllllcwllllllll Rovers 5 - 0 Team Stimpace
Ormillton Weaponary 3 - 2 Cefn Albion
Sneddy Hamlet 3 - 0 Brung Town
Cefn Viaduct 2 - 0 Darkley Noon Doghouse
Besmetherick Town 0 - 2 West Cefn Rangers
Morton Harkett 1 - 2 Huwdaey (A.E.T., F.T. 1-1)
Vilitan Exiles 2 - 2 Parkville (A.E.T., F.T. 2-2) Vilitan Exiles win 4-3 on penalties
Corwich Point 0 - 3 Inter Dave
Chemindus United 0 - 1 Port Scadock Ramblers
Cruqws Cavaliers 0 - 1 Llwellbam Carcharorion (A.E.T., F.T. 1-1)

Round Three
Ormillton Weaponary 3 - 0 Bob
Mawr City 2 - 1 Inter Dave
Druid Tribune 2 - 0 Les Schløñuski
Sorrellime Avengers 2 - 1 Graymouth
Bessburg 2 - 0 New Fredscrett Institute
Llanfrangydd 4 - 0 Wicksphill
Sneddy Hamlet 0 - 2 Dinamo Neodzki
Llllllllllcwllllllll Rovers 3 - 1 Brallton (A.E.T., F.T. 1-1)
Huwdaey 1 - 0 Trontby
Bragg Oracle 2 - 1 Llwellbam Carcharorion (A.E.T., F.T. 1-1)
Cranbury United 2 - 0 Vilitan Exiles
Tormany Heroes 2 - 3 Cefn Viaduct (A.E.T., F.T. 2-2)
South Grayside 2 - 1 Atletico Haalissov (A.E.T., F.T. 0-0)
Scanley 2 - 0 Cefn Bus Station
Newton Vale 5 - 1 Port Scadock Ramblers
Coleford Town 2 - 1 West Cefn Rangers

Round Four
Cefn Viaduct 1 - 2 Dinamo Neodzki
Cranbury United 1 - 0 Huwdaey (A.E.T., F.T. 0-0)
Newton Vale 0 - 3 Mawr City
Bessburg 3 - 0 Bragg Oracle
Sorrellime Avengers 0 - 3 South Grayside
Llanfrangydd 2 - 1 Ormillton Weaponary
Llllllllllcwllllllll Rovers 2 - 1 Coleford Town
Scanley 1 - 2 Druid Tribune (A.E.T., F.T. 0-0)

Round Five
Llllllllllcwllllllll Rovers 0 - 1 Llanfrangydd
South Grayside 1 - 4 Bessburg
Mawr City 1 - 2 Dinamo Neodzki (A.E.T., F.T. 1-1)
Druid Tribune 2 - 2 Cranbury United (A.E.T., F.T. 2-2) Druid Tribune win 4-1 on penalties

Semi-finals
Llanfrangydd 0 - 3 Bessburg
Dinamo Neodzki 1 - 3 Druid Tribune

DFA Cup Final 2014
Bessburg 3 - 2 Druid Tribune (A.E.T., F.T. 2-2)

Season Champions Runners-up DFA Cup winners
#1 Parkville Kirkanden West Cefn Rangers
#2 Inter Dave Cefn Albion Parkville
#3 Bessburg Dinamo Neodzki Dinamo Neodzki
2011 Parkville Cranbury United Cranbury United
2012 Druid Tribune Graymouth Parkville
2013 Bessburg Cefn Alion Cranbury United
2014 Coleford Town Druid Tribune Bessburg

CLUB IN FOCUS: Plaskynaston Lane

Ground: Plaskynaston Lane (Capacity: currently 2,300, will gradually rise to 42,000)
Colours: Black and white striped shirts, blue shorts, blue socks.
Change colours: Blue shirts, black shorts, white socks.
Nickname: the Lane
Current league position: Ninth in DruidLeague Five
History: Plaskynaston Lane are a club in the small market town of Plaskynaston, around half way between Coleford and Cefn. They were founded by local cheese makers, who used to find pleasure in rolling cheese down hills until one of them decided to kick theirs. Then they discovered football. Now owned by cheese millionaire Trevor Garth.
Manager: Trevor Cheesemaker
Current Internationals: Well, until recently, many people in Druida had never heard of the Lane. Now they're world famous, and it's all thanks to Trevor Garth. The first international to sign for the club is Calypso Martins of Proletarian Pandas, but more are expected. It is rumoured that Druida captain Ricky Mallon could make the move if Newton Vale do not return to the DPL at the first attempt. More international from developing footballing nations are more likely to be targeted, though.
League records:

Lg Pl W D L F A Pts GD Position
2012 DL4 30 9 7 14 31 39 34 -8 15
2013 DL5 30 9 11 10 42 40 38 +2 10
2014 DL5 30 11 6 13 25 24 39 +1 9

Prolaterian Pandas

26-05-2005, 15:37

Martins "Ecstatic" With Move to Plaskynaston Lane

Calypso Martins, last season's Prolaterian Pandas "A" League (PPAL) player of the year has decided not to renew his contract with Zhao United, instead vying to play abroad. As a shock to some outsiders, Martins has decided to sign with DruidLeague Five's Plaskynaston Lane. Although rumored to have sparked some interest with a couple DruidLeague 4 teams as well, Martins said it was an easy choice to go to Plaskynaston.

"I've always been a big fan of the club, whenever I'd catch a Plaskynaston match on ESPN8, I'd always be rooting for the Lane," said Martins in an interview at Sokolov International Airport in Prolaterian Pandas. "I'd talked with Trevor [Cheesemaker] over the phone a few times before making this official, and we really clicked. I'm thinking I'll enjoy my time at the Lane thoroughly."

Foreign media were puzzled at this move, thinking aloud, "Why would an international player with Martins' resumé be interested in DruidLeague Five? There has to be some teams in stronger leagues that would have interest in a player like Martins."

"Well, the caliber of play in DruidLeague Five is still a fair bet stronger than what I see in the PPAL, so that's a load of rubbish," refuted Martins. "I wanted to go to a situation where I could grow with the club. I can see Plaskynaston getting promoted to DruidLeague Four in the near future, maybe even DruidLeague Three in a few years."

Martins can best be described as an offensive midfielder who excels in the areas of shooting and dribbling. Although Martins has decent vision and ball-moving skills, "trigger-happy" is probably the best way to describe him. Martins loves to get his big shot off even when a pass to another player might be a better option. He's also a reasonably solid tackler, though he is most effective when playing up with the forwards. Plaskynaston Lane were second in goals for and allowed the most goals against in the DruidLeague Five last season, so adding a player like Martins isn't exactly addressing a need. The addition of Martins can be described as a calculated gamble by Trevor Cheesemaker, with the addition of another offensive player, will the Lane try to run and gun past its opponents in this highly Karela-oriented league? If it was crazy enough to work for Sneddy Hamlet, it just might get Plaskynaston Lane out of the cellar.

Druida

26-05-2005, 23:04

Hello, Bill Posters here.

It seems to us here at DruidSport that what the DruidLeague needed to boost it's profile was an irregular round-up show, to tell the people of the world exactly what's going on in Atlantian Oceania's joint fifth best league.

It's currently pre-season in Druida right now, but all the talk has been of foreign transfer activities. And, despite many a threat of this actually happening in the past, this time it has actually happened.

It all started with druidLeague Five side Plaskynaston Lane's signiture of Proletarian Panda's attacking midfielder Calypso Martins, who became only the second ever foreigner to play on these shores.

Since then, by Druidan standards at least, it's been all go. Mattan has come in from Nedalian club Porasse SC to Parkville for 84 million cwuls, at first it was thought, as a partner for Maxwell Chilvers. But it seems that Adrian Belmore will be staying, and Chilvers, who is now 33, will be moving on to Graymouth.

Then the biggest star of the Spruitland League, Samson Trouwel, moved to Cranbury United for 25 million cwuls, while Trevor Fic, disappointed at Trevor City's eventual relegation, has moved on to Spruitland for a new challenge. He will be using his survival skills to try to keep Viss Athletique in the top flight there next season.

Then there's Bobby Bash, the Fmjphoenix centre back who has left Sunnyslope F.C. (those sponsors over there sure get it all, don't they!) for Llllllllllcwllllllll Rovers for... well, a lot. He, along with another signing, left midfielder Marcus Storm from Parkville, will both be hoping to live up to their names next season.

The Parkville squad clearence continued to be cleared out, as bit part players have been leaving to move all over Druida. Right back Ieauan Sorrellime has gone to his namesakes Sorrellime Avengers, Tony Rewgum will be shoring up the centre of Kirkanden's defence next season, Wayne Trevors will be up front at Cefn Bus Station next year, while Trevor Askew has become the first player of non-Vilitan origin to sign for Vilitan Exiles. How he will fair remains to be seen.

The big managerial move of the close season is that Ron Lambealle has been sacked as part of the great Parkville clearout, only to be taken on at rivals Cefn Albion a matter of days later. The move made the Albion fans feel as if they'd gotten one over their old rivals, while Parkville fans just laughed at them. Parkville have said that they have a potential new head coach in their sights, but will not disclose as yet who this could be.

Squornshelous

27-05-2005, 04:54

SquornSchale Championship News

Second Round Complete:
winners in red

Second Round:
M11: Xaxis KF 2-3 Real Jaglan
M12: Stavromula United 1-2 FK Arium
M13: Qualactin AK 3-2 Argabuthon United AET (2-2 AFT)
M14: FK Bartledan 4-1 Krikkit AK
M15: Dangrabad Athletics 1-0 Brantisvogan AK
M16: Margrathea FK 2-1 RKD Cruxwan
M17: Atletico de Blagulon 2-0 Sevorbeupstry United
M18: Oglaroon KF 2-3 FK Zarss
M19: Maximegalon United 3-1 AK Kria
M20: FK Dentrass 3-2 Brantisvogan FK
M21: KF Soulianis 4-5 Real Quazgar AET (4-4 AFT)
M22: Pansel FK 0-2 FK Magramal
M23: Football Qvarne 1-2 RKD Folfanga
M24: Vassillian FK 1-2 Dalforsas United AET (1-1 AFT)

Most games went fairly normally, but 50th seed FK Zarss continued their improbable run. Maybe they've got their hand son an infinite improbability drive. They'll be hard pressed against Atletico de Blerontia. Both Brantisvogan teams knocked out of the tournament. Real Jaglan upset Secondary League Champs Xaxis KF to stay alive in the tourney.

Third Round:
M25: Vogsphere United vs. Dalforsas United
M26: Damogran FK vs. RKD Folfanga
M27: FK Striterax vs. FK Magramal
M28: KF Kakrafoon vs. Real Quazgar
M29: Football Poghrill vs. FK Dentrass
M30: KF Santraginus vs. Maximegalon United
M31: Atletico de Blerontia vs. FK Zarss
M32: Chalesm FK vs. Ateltico de Blagulon
M33: Algolia AK vs. Margrathea FK
M34: Traal Athletics vs. Dangrabad Athletics
M35: Fallia FK vs. FK Bartledan
M36: Golgafrincham United vs. Qualactin AK
M37: Hastromil AK vs. FK Arium
M38: FK Yassaca vs. Real Jaglan

Bettia

27-05-2005, 16:44

As the season passes it's halfway point, the Apex League looks to be developing into a two-horse race, with Akani Sands and reigning champs Gabalfa Rovers pulling away from the rest of the field. Akani Sands in particular are enjoying a rich vein of form having won their last six games on the trot. Gabalfa Rovers find themselves in second courtesy of league top scorer Gethin Ward who has netted 11 goals so far, with team-mate Stuart Abdul-Rahim following on six.

Leading the rest of the pack is top division newcomers Kirkwood Town, with their highly impressive Dylan Foyle leading the way with ten goals so far. Other scorers of note are AFC Rendrew's Judson York (11 goals), Latif Hunter of Sukatra Tigers (8 goals), Bobby Rosenstiehl of Downton (8), Whitchurch's Chris Hutton (7) and Victor Abdul-Baari of Ceffinton Town (7).

Full results, squads and scorers can be found at the Apex League wiki (http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/Apex_League).

League Table after 18 matches
Pts W D L GF:GA GD
1. Akani Sands 43 14 1 3 24:10 14
2. Gabalfa Rovers 39 12 3 3 33:16 17
3. Kirkwood Town 28 7 4 7 24:21 3
4. Sukatra Tigers 27 7 6 3 23:10 13
5. Ceffinton Town 27 6 9 3 18:16 2
6. Lorshill United 26 7 5 5 18:14 4
7. Gabalfa City 24 6 6 5 19:15 4
8. Emcorn 22 6 4 7 13:15 -2
9. AFC Rendrew 22 6 4 7 16:19 -3
10. Grappenhall 22 6 4 8 15:19 -4
11. Downton 19 5 4 8 17:20 -3
12. Maindy 19 5 4 7 10:14 -4
13. AFC Tamrida 19 5 4 8 9:20 -12
14. Lorshill City 18 4 6 6 15:17 -2
15. Old Maxwellians 18 4 6 6 14:17 -3
16. Roath Albion 17 4 5 7 17:23 -6
17. Whitchurch 17 4 5 7 13:23 -10
18. Butetown Dragons 16 4 4 8 17:24 -7

Bettia

27-05-2005, 17:04

United Dismiss Hutton Rumours

Whitchurch United chairman Bernie Understone angrily rejected rumours linking top scorer Chris Hutton with a move to Vilitan outfit Marine Coast United. He told journalists "These rumours are exactly that - rumours. Baseless rumours. Chris is under contract here and he isn't going anywhere."

However, Chris Hutton did nothing to put these reports to bed. When asked about this subject, he replied "My agent has advised me not to make any comment."

Star Striker Announces Retirement

International striker Stuart Abdul-Rahim has told a press conference that he intends to hang up his boots at the end of the season to begin earning his coaching qualifications. The record league and international goalscorer told reporters "I've really enjoyed my time here at (Gabalfa) Rovers, and I've been proud to represent my country on the international arena, but the time has come for me to give my legs a rest and let some of the younger lads an opportunity".

Liverpool England

28-05-2005, 03:03

Liverpool England Regular Season for 22F/23Q finishes, playoffs soon
Premier League update

The Football League in Liverpool England finally resumes after the post-World Cup break. When we left, the table looked like this:

Region 1 Pts W D L GF:GA GD
1. North Fence Pushing 13 4 1 1 6:3 3
2. CCL 'C' 11 3 2 1 9:4 5
3. Icarus Wings 6 1 3 2 5:6 -1
4. Palisade Road 2 0 2 4 4:11 -7
Region 2 Pts W D L GF:GA GD
1. Thunderbird Bazaar 10 3 1 2 11:8 3
2. Shrewtoe 10 3 1 2 9:10 -1
3. Greatcliff Tragic 7 2 1 3 8:11 -3
4. IDEXO 6 1 3 2 12:11 1
Region 3 Pts W D L GF:GA GD
1. Schimpol 11 3 2 1 7:4 3
2. Pardbo 10 3 1 2 7:5 2
3. Talbott 10 3 1 2 6:6 0
4. Red Harp Gold Lute 2 0 2 4 3:8 -5
Region 4 Pts W D L GF:GA GD
1. Hungry Palls 13 4 1 1 10:6 4
2. Orean 12 3 3 0 12:5 7
3. CCL 'D' 5 1 2 3 6:12 -6
4. Blackwater 2 0 2 4 7:12 -5

The second half of the season has played out. Here is an in-depth look at the second half:

Matchday 7
North Fence Pushing 1 Palisade Road 1
IDEXO 0 Shrewtoe 0
Pardbo 2 Schimpol 1
CCL 'D' 2 Orean 0
Icarus Wings 2 CCL 'C' 0
Greatcliff Tragic 1 Thunderbird Bazaar 3
Talbott 0 Red Harp Gold Lute 1
Blackwater 2 Hungry Palls 2

Pardbo resume the season in fine style, defeating Schimpol. North Fence Pushing could only draw against Palisade Road, and IDECO suffered a similar fate against Shrewtoe in a goalless draw. Orean fell 0-2 to the last seeded team, CCL 'D'.

Matchday 8
Palisade Road 0 CCL 'C' 0
Shrewtoe 2 Thunderbird Bazaar 2
Schimpol 1 Red Harp Gold Lute 1
Orean 1 Hungry Palls 2
North Fence Pushing 3 Icarus Wings 1
IDEXO 2 Greatcliff Tragic 3
Pardbo 1 Talbott 0
CCL 'D' 1 Blackwater 1

Hungry Palls continue an impressive run, beating Orean 2-1. Pardbo and North Fence Pushing both won their matches, howeverm IDEXO were blatantly complacent against the Tragic and paid for it with a 2-3 loss.

Matchday 9
North Fence Pushing 0 CCL 'C' 1
IDEXO 1 Thunderbird Bazaar 0
Pardbo 2 Red Harp Gold Lute 1
CCL 'D' 2 Hungry Palls 1
Palisade Road 1 Icarus Wings 2
Shrewtoe 2 Greatcliff Tragic 0
Schimpol 2 Talbott 5
Orean 3 Blackwater 0

The highest scoring game of the season as Talbott thrash Schimpol 5-2. Orean bounce back from two consecutive losses to win 3-0, while three of the four seeded teams pick up three points.

Matchday 10
Palisade Road 0 North Fence Pushing 1
Shrewtoe 2 IDEXO 2
Schimpol 2 Pardbo 0
Orean 1 CCL 'D' 2
CCL 'C' 2 Icarus Wings 2
Thunderbird Bazaar 1 Greatcliff Tragic 0
Red Harp Gold Lute 3 Talbott 2
Hungry Palls 2 Blackwater 0

Schimpol come back from their demoralising 5-2 thrashing by beating the ttop seed Pardbo 2-0 on MD10. CCL 'D' pick up their seventh point over Orean for the season after a 1-1 MD1 draw, a 0-4 MD4 loss and an 2-0 MD7 win. IDEXO and North Fence pushing both avoid close losses.

Matchday 11
CCL 'C' 0 Palisade Road 1
Thunderbird Bazaar 2 Shrewtoe 2
Red Harp Gold Lute 2 Schimpol 2
Hungry Palls 0 Orean 0
Icarus Wings 0 North Fence Pushing 0
Greatcliff Tragic 1 IDEXO 0
Talbott 1 Pardbo 1
Blackwater 2 CCL 'D' 0

The penultimate matchday of the regular season, surprisingly all four seeded teams drop much-needed points, with two losing and two drawing. Orean and Hungry Palls, keen to keep CCL 'D' (0-2) out of the equation, drew 0-0.

Matchday 12
CCL 'C' 2 North Fence Pushing 2
Thunderbird Bazaar 2 IDEXO 1
Red Harp Gold Lute 2 Pardbo 1
Hungry Palls 2 CCL 'D' 1
Icarus Wings 1 Palisade Road 1
Greatcliff Tragic 2 Shrewtoe 2
Talbott 2 Schimpol 0
Blackwater 1 Orean 1

Again, the four seeded teams show signs of fatigue as only one of them, North Fence Pushing, picks up points through a draw. IDEXO, Pardbo and CCL 'D' all lose their matches 1-2. So, who'll move on to the relegation and championship playoffs? Let's take a look.

Region 1 Pts W D L GF:GA GD Status
1. North Fence Pushing 22 6 4 2 13:8 5 CP
2. CCL 'C' 17 4 5 3 14:11 3
3. Icarus Wings 15 3 6 3 13:13 0 RP
4. Palisade Road 8 1 5 6 8:16 -8 RP

North Fence Pushing comfotably win Region 1, but the Wings are unlucky to fall into the relegation trap after missing out on possible safety by two points.

Region 2 Pts W D L GF:GA GD Status
1. Thunderbird Bazaar 21 6 3 3 21:15 6 CP
2. Shrewtoe 18 4 6 2 19:18 1
3. Greatcliff Tragic 14 4 2 6 15:21 -6 RP
4. IDEXO 11 2 5 5 18:19 -1 RP

IDEXO, surprisingly, unable to keep their form from two seasons ago going. They finish last in Group 2 and will have to play in the relegation playoffs for any potential safety. The Bazaar drop only 15 points from their 36 possible to win the group.

Region 3 Pts W D L GF:GA GD Status
1. Pardbo 20 6 2 4 14:12 2 CP
2. Talbott 17 5 2 5 16:14 2
3. Schimpol 16 4 4 4 15:16 -1 RP
4. Red Harp Gold Lute 13 3 4 5 13:16 -3 RP

No surprises about the Gold Lute falling into the Relegation Playoffs, but Talbott will be thanking their lucky stars, managing to avoid relegation in their first season back in the Premiership, pipping Schimpol by a point to safety.

Region 4 Pts W D L GF:GA GD Status
1. Hungry Palls 24 7 3 2 19:12 7 CP
2. Orean 17 4 5 3 18:12 6
3. CCL 'D' 15 4 3 5 14:19 -5 RP
4. Blackwater 8 1 5 6 13:21 -8 RP

CCL 'D' are the second out of the four seeded teams to fail to gain safety, dropping into the relegation playoff. Hungry Palls deservedly win the group, guaranteeing a seeding for the 23F/24Q season.

Cup:
First Round
Round 1
1A. Oak Chapel - 3B's and K 4:1
1B. Golden Discus - Folenisa 0:2 AET (0:0)
1C. Toledo/Findlay Oilers - Al Digoshi 1:0

Round 2
2A. Keelhead - Toldeo/Findlay Oilers 2:3 APK (1:1 AET)
2B. Folenisa - Al-Johari 6:0
2C. Oak Chapel - Darkness Utd 1:4

Round 3
3A. Greatcliff Tragic - Palisade Road 1:0
3B. Orean - Watakisikis 3:0
3C. Blessed St. Iago - Folenisa 1:2
3D. Toledo/Findlay Oilers - Talbott 4:5 APK (0:0 AET)
3E. Blackwater - Darkness Utd 2:0
3F. Alnwick Torpedo - Thunderbird Bazaar 1:0

League Relegation playoff
Will we see any surprises in the Relegation playoff? Will IDEXO or CCL 'D' go down? Who stays, and who goes?

Matchday 13
Icarus Wings 0 Blackwater 1
Palisade Road 1 CCL 'D' 1
Greatcliff Tragic 0 Red Harp Gold Lute 0
IDEXO 0 Schimpol 1

Things are not looking good for IDEXO, they lose on Matchday 1 of the Playoff (Matchday 13 in the League) to put them joint-last with the Wings. It's still early though, but things will be difficult as in the relegation playoffs teams play every four days.

Matchday 14
Icarus Wings 0 Greatcliff Tragic 0
Palisade Road 0 Blackwater 2
IDEXO 2 CCL 'D' 1
Schimpol 1 Red Harp Gold Lute 0

IDEXO beat their fellow-seeded team CCL 'D' go pass their opponents, who're now second-from-bottom and in the relegation zone. Things have to imrpove for both seeded teams soon, or we could be seeing both of them go down.

Matchday 15
Icarus Wings 3 Schimpol 1
Palisade Road 0 IDEXO 0
Greatcliff Tragic 1 Blackwater 0
Red Harp Gold Lute 3 CCL 'D' 2

Again, both seeded teams drop points. There is no clear indication fo who'll be staying up right now, it's very close with another 11 games to go.

Matchday 16
Icarus Wings 2 CCL 'D' 2
Palisade Road 2 Red Harp Gold Lute 2
Greatcliff Tragic 0 Schimpol 2
IDEXO 1 Blackwater 0

IDEXO are looking safe right now; they're well above the relegation zone with 7 points from a possible 12, compared to only Schimpol (9) above them. CCL 'D' have to buck up, or they're going down.

Matchday 17
Icarus Wings 0 Palisade Road 2
Greatcliff Tragic 1 CCL 'D' 2
IDEXO 1 Red Harp Gold Lute 2
Schimpol 1 Blackwater 0

IDEXO are 2-1-2; CCL 'D' grab their first win of the playoffs and are now 1-2-2.

Matchday 18
Icarus Wings 2 IDEXO 1
Palisade Road 1 Greatcliff Tragic 0
Schimpol 1 CCL 'D' 0
Red Harp Gold Lute 0 Blackwater 0

IDEXO are 2-1-3; CCL 'D' 1-2-3

Matchday 19
Icarus Wings 1 Red Harp Gold Lute 1
Palisade Road 1 Schimpol 1
Greatcliff Tragic 3 IDEXO 0
CCL 'D' 1 Blackwater 0

IDEXO are now on a losing streak, 2-1-4; CCL 'D' get another win to go above IDEXO on 2-2-3.

Matchday 20
Blackwater 1 Icarus Wings 0
CCL 'D' 0 Palisade Road 0
Red Harp Gold Lute 2 Greatcliff Tragic 1
Schimpol 2 IDEXO 1

IDEXO look like they could go down with only 6 games left, they're now 2-1-5. CCL 'D' managed to gain another point and are now 2-3-3.

Matchday 21
Greatcliff Tragic 3 Icarus Wings 3
Blackwater 2 Palisade Road 3
CCL 'D' 0 IDEXO 0
Red Harp Gold Lute 1 Schimpol 1

Both teams draw, but for IDEXO only wins will do right now. 2-2-5 and 2-4-3 are their records now, with IDEXO firmly down there.

Matchday 22
Schimpol 1 Icarus Wings 2
IDEXO 1 Palisade Road 1
Blackwater 2 Greatcliff Tragic 1
CCL 'D' 2 Red Harp Gold Lute 1

IDEXO draw again, worryingly too. They now have 9 points from 30 on 2-3-5. CCL 'D' are looking safe, another win to put them on 3-4-3.

Matchday 23
CCL 'D' 0 Icarus Wings 3
Red Harp Gold Lute 1 Palisade Road 2
Schimpol 0 Greatcliff Tragic 0
Blackwater 0 IDEXO 1

IDEXO finally muster a win, but all their remaining games have to be won or they'd still be in trouble. CCL 'D' lose for the first time in 20 days - 5 games.

Matchday 24
Palisade Road 3 Icarus Wings 2
CCL 'D' 2 Greatcliff Tragic 1
Red Harp Gold Lute 1 IDEXO 2
Blackwater 2 Schimpol 0

IDEXO win again, can they survive? It's now 4-3-5, but they're still among the residents of the drop zone. CCL 'D' bounce straight back from their loss, but they're still not safe. Schimpol lost, but have already guaranteed survival.

Matchday 25
IDEXO 0 Icarus Wings 1
Greatcliff Tragic 2 Palisade Road 1
CCL 'D' 0 Schimpol 1
Blackwater 1 Red Harp Gold Lute 0

Both seeded teams lost, leaving them dangerously in or near the zone. IDEXO play Greatcliff Tragic on Matchday 14 of the playoffs, when only a win would give any hope of survival depending on other results. A loss would send both teams down if CCL 'D' drew or won.

Matchday 26
Red Harp Gold Lute 0 Icarus Wings 1
Schimpol 3 Palisade Road 2
IDEXO 0 Greatcliff Tragic 2
Blackwater 1 CCL 'D' 1
Pts W D L GF:GA GD Status
1. Schimpol 27 8 3 3 16:12 4 SF
2. Icarus Wings 22 6 4 4 20:16 4 SF
3. Palisade Road 21 5 6 3 19:17 2 SF
4. Blackwater 20 6 2 6 12:10 2 SF
5. CCL 'D' 17 4 5 5 14:17 -3 SF
6. Greatcliff Tragic 16 4 4 6 15:15 0 RG
7. IDEXO 15 4 3 7 10:16 -6 RG
8. Red Harp Gold Lute 14 3 5 6 14:17 -3 RG
(CP - championship playoff; RP - relegation playoff; SF - safe; RG - relegated)

IDEXO fail to avoid the drop with a loss on the last day. CCL 'D' did what was needed on the last day and scraped out a draw, sending Greatcliff, IDEXO and Red Harp down into the First Division.

[OOC: First/Second divisions tomorrow; Championship playoffs/Cup finals during WC23]

Hypocria

28-05-2005, 10:29

The Hyper League

Domestic Football in Hypocria

Deep in the bowels of the Titan Dome, Hypocria’s newly constructed national stadium, FA chief Alex Scott faced the assembled media.

“Ladies and Gentlemen, The Super League is no more. In an effort to give Hypocrian football a newer, more professional feel and to encourage foreign interest and participation the Hypocrian league structure is being brought out of the dark ages. I give you, The Hyper League.”

“From next season, which will be the inaugural season of The Hyper League, we will be running a much more businesslike and media friendly operation. The major league chances are of an aesthetic nature and concern the general re-branding process. For example the top flight is now the Hyper League, the Challenger League is now H-2 and the regional divisions are now H-3 (East, Central and West). There is one chance in format and that will be the introduction of a third relegation berth in the top division and a playoff competition introduced in H-2, between the teams finishing 3rd to 6th, to decide who gets the new third promotion place.”

“In an effort to improve the standard of our league Hypocrian clubs are now able to sign players from abroad. With Hypocria now competing at international U-21 level and soon to be playing at senior level it is important to have a strong league to help create a strong national team. Hopefully this is the first step in making our nation a force on the world stage. Thank you.”

Hyper League Season 1

P W D L F A Pts
AFC Pylos 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Astrakhan 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
DLO 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dornburg FC 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Drissa United 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dynamo Rasium 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
FC Hypocrium 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
FC Pydna 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Fulspar United 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hypocrium City 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Jydon Athletic 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kester Town 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Partizan Drissa 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Pylos Reavers 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tarsis Wonderers 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Thraxus Rangers 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

(OOC. If you have any out of favour players you want rid of, veteran internationals in need of a new challenge or youngsters who need a bit of league experience they would be most welcome in Hypocria.)

To give some indication of teams’ strength here is the final Super League table.

Super League Final Standings

P W D L F A Pts
Hypocrium City 30 21 7 2 75 21 70 (C)
Pylos City 30 22 4 4 50 19 70
FC Hypocrium 30 21 5 4 74 29 68
Partizan Drissa 30 16 5 9 59 38 53
DLO 30 15 8 7 35 25 53
AFC Pylos 30 15 6 9 37 34 51
Astrakhan 30 15 4 11 44 37 49
FC Pydna 30 12 8 10 39 34 44
Dynamo Rasium 30 8 11 11 31 33 35
Thraxus Rangers 30 7 10 13 28 44 31
Fulspar United 30 7 9 14 25 38 30
Jydon Athletic 30 7 5 18 33 62 26
Drissa United 30 6 8 16 29 46 26
Tarsis Wonderers 30 6 7 17 25 44 25
Aspern FC 30 5 9 16 22 42 24 (R)
Bora Town 30 1 6 23 11 71 9 (R)

Dornburg FC and Kester Town are the two sides promoted to The Hyper League.

Spruitland

28-05-2005, 11:43

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Season 3 on its way

First Division

Pl W D L For Ag GD Pts
FC Albertine 9 6 3 0 19 3 16 21
Noordlo Rovers 9 6 0 3 20 15 5 18
RFC Godiva 9 4 4 1 16 12 4 16
Fonstown Rovers 9 4 2 3 20 16 4 14
Thiel United 9 4 2 3 12 8 4 14
Lepus FC 9 3 5 1 14 11 3 14
New Frigobox FC 9 4 1 4 18 12 6 13
Crill United 9 4 1 4 14 13 1 13
Sporting Mayo 9 3 4 2 14 8 6 13
Viss Athletic 9 3 3 3 11 11 0 12
FC Tigue 9 3 3 3 12 16 -4 12
Jonesville City 9 3 2 4 12 10 2 11
Veger United 9 3 2 4 9 13 -4 11
RSC Joyce 9 2 5 2 8 13 -5 11
New Brux FC 9 3 0 6 11 21 -10 9
Valhove FC 9 2 2 5 9 17 -8 8
Sativa Stoners 9 1 3 5 12 20 -8 6
FC Bazaar 9 1 2 6 10 22 -12 5

With nine games played in the Spruitland First Division, it seems this season will be a vast improvement over the previous one for FC Albertine. The champions of Season 1 did not manage to confirm in the second season, leading to the early dismissal of coach Arno Ledda. Starblaydi legend Fabricio de Souza Lima took over the team around mid-season, and it seems his influence is finally starting to have a positive effect.

FC Albertine is the only team that remains undefeated so far, placing them, logically, at the top of the table. With only 3 goals conceded their defense is impressing, but even more impressive is Under-21 striker Dirk Jools’ form in this early stage of the season. Jools has scored 12 goals so far, putting him firmly at the top of the goalscorers table.

A surprising second is newcomer Noordlo Rovers. Noordlo managed to snatch Under-21 substitute Torsten Prins from Sativa and right winger Carlo Nicols – topscorer in Season 1 but a disastrous Season 2 – from New Brux FC, but the bulk of their players are complete unknowns, so it will have to remain to be seen whether they can keep up this promising start.

Sporting Mayo, the defending champions, are not having the best start of the season, being stuck in a mid-table position, 8 points behind the leaders after 9 games. Mayo saw two of their star players transfer to foreign teams in the off-season, and their absence is apparently having an effect.

Young starlet striker Chico Provoost transferred to the Vilita Stellar Division in the off-season, and shortly before the start of the season Mayo received an offer they couldn’t refuse for Man of the Season Samson Trouwel. Trouwel signed a lucrative contract for Druid Premier League team Cranbury United.

In an attempt to fill the void left by Provoost, Sporting Mayo acquired young Hypocrian striker Danny West, who impressed at the Under-21 World Cup, for an “undisclosed, but substantial amount”. West, 19, had some adjustment problems to overcome and did not impress in his first few matches, but has notably improved since. With 5 goals in 9 games, he is trying to catch up and put his name in the topscorers list.

Another Hypocrian has found his way into the First Division, albeit on a temporary basis. Attacking midfielder Roberto Braganza, 22, has joined First Division newcomers RSC Joyce on loan for one season.

This was only one of the moves by RSC Joyce to overcome their pre-season status of relegation candidates. The other was to attract Bedistani veteran Kyle Dean – recently retired from the national team – as a striker/coach. Dean, 36, plans to remain active as a player for one last season, after which he’ll concentrate on the coaching position.

Young Braganza is still looking for his first goal in the Spruitland First Division, but his offensive qualities on midfield have already proven invaluable, and his several assists are the main reason Kyle Dean can be found near the top of the goalscorers list.

Three more foreigners have found their way into the First Division this season, two of which are hailing from Liverpool England. Ex-international LivEng goalkeeper Albert Leibowitz, 27, has put on the gloves for newcomer Veger United. Leibowitz has conceded 13 so far, but his experience is proving a valuable asset for the team. Veger struggles both defensively and offensively and will be looking for a mid-table spot this season, at best, while hoping to further strengthen the squad for next season.

Viss Athletic, another First Division newcomer, is in a similar position. Viss acquired experienced Druidan relegation battler Trevor Fic to strengthen their defense in hopes of avoiding the drop this season. So far it seems to be working out well, as Viss Athletique find themselves in a suprising mid-table position after a decent start.

The other Liverpool Englander, defender Mike Petterson, 24, has joined last year’s wooden spoon Lepus FC to fill the gap left by Paul Bachchan. Lepus FC is at a fine 6th place so far, near the top of a close mid-table group, and now-coach Bachchan has been having a fairly calm start of his coaching career, only getting banned from the dug-out for excessive protesting once. So far.

Bachchan was charged with assault and battery for beating up a referee in last year’s match between Lepus FC and RFC Godiva and sentenced to three months, but profuse protesting from Lepus supporters and a suspected intervention from SFA President Martin Backer saw this sentence converted into community service. This left Bachchan able to remain at the helm of Lepus FC while he spends two nights a week at Lepus General Hospital emptying bedpans and changing sheets.

RFC Godiva looks to be another team to watch out for. After a disastrous start of Season 2, the most defensive team of the First Division managed to turn the tide to finish at a strong 4th place, and they are continuing the trend in the early stage of Season 3.

Under-21 substitute Lucius Bergen is doing well to fill the shoes of Under-21 starting right winger Gary Mariano, who moved abroad in the off-season. Mariano, scorer of the only goal in the Bunnies’ Quarter Final defeat against Starblaydia, decided not to extend his contract with Godiva, in favor of a more lucrative deal at Hypocria’s Kester Town.

While the defensive aspect of their game does not seem up to snuff yet – conceding 12 goals so far – RFC Godiva's lethal counter-attacking has propelled them into third place. Last season’s First Division top goalscorer Jan Wolters is well on schedule with 7 goals – though catching up with an on-fire Dirk Jools might prove quite a challenge.

Goalscorers:

Dirk Jools FC Albertine 12
Jonas Horst Sativa Stoners 7
Jan Wolters RFC Godiva 7
Ben Thorsen Thiel United 6
Kyle Dean (Bed.) RSC Joyce 6
Danilo Moors Crill United 6
Harry Ooyevaar Jonesville City 6
Taki Sala (Rej.) Fonstown Rovers 6
Reginald Blaauw New Frigobox FC 6
Gil Zanen Fonstown Rovers 6
Glenn Orshaegen Viss Athletic 6

Thumpston FC seems to be the team to beat in the newly started Second Division, with an impressive +15 goal difference in their first nine games.

Second Division
Pl W D L For Ag GD Pts
Thumpston FC 9 7 1 1 22 7 15 22
Rudderwick Rovers 9 6 1 2 18 10 8 19
RFC Fadingo 9 6 1 2 19 14 5 19
FC Patatt 9 5 2 2 18 13 5 17
Somnia City 9 5 2 2 16 11 5 17
...

Squornshelous

28-05-2005, 16:45

[QUOTE=Squornshelous]SquornSchale Championship News

Third Round Complete:
winners in red
winners in red

Third Round:
M25: Vogsphere United 2-1 Dalforsas United
M26: Damogran FK 0-3 RKD Folfanga
M27: FK Striterax 3-2 FK Magramal AET (2-2 AFT)
M28: KF Kakrafoon 4-2 Real Quazgar
M29: Football Poghrill 5-1 FK Dentrass
M30: KF Santraginus 3-5 Maximegalon United
M31: Atletico de Blerontia 3-2 FK Zarss AET (2-2 AFT)
M32: Chalesm FK 1-2 Ateltico de Blagulon
M33: Algolia AK 2-1 Margrathea FK
M34: Traal Athletics 0-1 Dangrabad Athletics
M35: Fallia FK 1-2 FK Bartledan
M36: Golgafrincham United 5-2 Qualactin AK
M37: Hastromil AK 2-1 FK Arium
M38: FK Yassaca 1-4 Real Jaglan

FK Zarss are knocked out in extra time by Atletico de Blerontia, leaving 42nd seed Real Jaglan as the lowest ranked team remaining in the tournament. RKD Folofanga knocks out second seed Damogran FK, while Alexander Popov scores 2 goal in Football Poghrill's 5-1 thrashing of FK Dentrass. Yannia Zikov also scores two for KF Kakrafoon, while League Champions Vogsphere United sneak by Dalforsas United 2-1, with an assist from new midfielder Ali Fouad.

Fourth Round:
M39: Vogsphere United vs. Real Jaglan
M40: RKD Folfanga vs. Hastromil AK
M41: FK Striterax vs. Golgafrincham United
M42: KF Kakrafoon vs. FK Bartledan
M43: Football Poghrill vs. Dangrabad Athletics
M44: Maximegalon United vs. Algolia AK
M45: Atletico de Blerontia vs. Atletico de Blagulon

Druida

02-06-2005, 01:52

Bill Posters here again, and the DruidLeague has seen some more big names come into Druidan football. The biggest name to come in is probably Vanessa Carpenter, the latest in a long line of classic Bedistani players, and probably the best female player the world has ever seen. She's gone to Parkville to become head coach, after Ron Lambealle was sacked and moved on to Cefn Albion. It's given the team the boot up the backside they needed, and they're now in fourth after ten games, and improving by the week.

Cefn Albion are another team that should be challenging every season, but inevitably don't. It seems almost certain that they will be making a signing to help them do this now, though, as Isreal Dooney, the next big thing at the back for Vtorbetin, looks almost certain to move in a deal worth around 63 million cwuls (rough conversion £5,000,000).

However, it is the famous Druid Tribune pair of Defnyddiwch and Montenegro who have fired their team to the top of the standings, though Bobby Bash's influence at the heart of the Llllllllllcwllllllll Rovers defence has helped them get the right balance between defence and attack, and they have so far matched DT stride for stride.

At the bottom, it's the usual suspects, though perhaps Inter Dave might not have expected to have been dragged into the mess. Only time will tell if they pull through.

Driud Premier League 2015 Pl W D L F A Pts GD
Druid Tribune 10 8 2 0 25 3 26 +22
Llllllllllcwllllllll Rovers 10 8 2 0 20 4 26 +16
Cranbury United 10 7 0 3 19 9 21 +10
Parkville 10 6 2 2 22 9 20 +13
Graymouth 10 6 2 2 17 10 20 +7
Bessburg 10 5 4 1 20 8 19 +12
Cefn Albion 10 5 2 3 12 9 17 +3
Coleford Town 10 4 2 4 12 9 14 +3
Dinamo Neodzki 10 4 2 4 15 14 14 +1
Vilitan Exiles 10 4 0 6 15 13 12 +2
Kirkanden 10 3 3 4 13 16 12 -3
Garth Wanderers 10 2 2 6 7 18 8 -11
Inter Dave 10 1 2 7 6 27 5 -21
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Sorrellime Avengers 10 0 4 6 4 17 4 -13
Trontby 10 0 3 7 8 29 3 -21
Brallton 10 0 2 8 5 25 2 -20

Ormillton Weaponary are looking good for promotion to the DPL already after narrowly missing out to Garth Wanderers last season. Cefn Athletic are finally showing form that might see them set up a derby game with Albion for the first time in ages next year, while Newton Vale have gotten used to life in DL2 well after being relegated last season. however, this league is still very tight, so what will happen is anyone's guess. It isn't looking good for Morton Harkett, though.

Also worth noting is that Trevor Lee, the highly rated Druidan international goalkeeper of West Cefn Rangers is no longer of West Cefn Rangers, but has been released to go to South Coast United, Bedistan, following in the footsteps of the legendary Trefor "Elastic" Edwards, who is going to become Druida's national manager.

DruidLeague Two 2015 Pl W D L F A Pts GD
Ormillton Weaponary 10 8 1 1 19 6 25 +13
Cefn Athletic 10 6 3 1 14 7 21 +7
Newton Vale 10 4 6 0 9 5 18 +4
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Cefn Bus Station 10 4 4 2 14 11 16 +3
Llanfrangydd 10 4 3 3 9 7 15 +2
Huwdaey 10 4 2 4 15 11 14 +4
West Cefn Rangers 10 3 4 3 13 12 13 +1
Les Schløñuski 10 3 4 3 14 14 13 0
Mawr City 10 3 3 4 7 8 12 -1
Trevor City 10 3 3 4 16 18 12 -2
Cruqws Cavaliers 10 3 3 4 11 14 12 -3
Scanley 10 2 5 3 12 11 11 +1
Erracq 10 2 5 3 8 12 11 -4
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South Grayside 10 2 3 5 8 13 9 -5
Carndon Leapfrog 10 1 4 5 7 15 7 -8
Morton Harkett 10 1 1 8 9 21 4 -12

DL3 is also still close, but perrenial yo-yo clubs Pontycaerpwlli Dragons and RCI Dave Blades are up top, while the bottom is just as close.

DruidLeague Three 2015 Pl W D L F A Pts GD
Pontycaerpwlli Dragons 10 6 2 2 18 12 20 +6
RCI Dave Blades 10 6 2 2 16 11 20 +5
Atletico Haalissov 10 6 1 3 18 11 19 +7
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Llllllllllcwllllllll Juniors 10 5 2 3 15 13 17 +2
Bekk View Stars 10 5 1 4 14 8 16 +6
Newiyd Rovers 10 4 4 2 15 11 16 +4
Team Stimpace 10 4 3 3 12 12 15 0
Berkleytown Warriors 10 3 5 2 10 10 14 0
Corwich Point 10 3 4 3 9 9 13 0
Bragg Oracle 10 3 3 4 17 18 12 -1
Great Tawney Owls 10 3 2 5 10 13 11 -3
Port Scadock Ramblers 10 2 4 4 14 17 10 -3
Wicksphill 10 2 3 5 11 13 9 -2
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South Earncross United 10 2 3 5 11 16 9 -5
Cefn Viaduct 10 1 5 4 10 17 8 -7
Tobias Thursdays 10 2 2 6 11 20 8 -9

Besmetherick Town look good for yet another relegation from DL4, their fans really must be getting sick of it. Meanwhile, Pontypanddar Athletic are relatively comfortable in the top three and look good to go up at this stage.

DruidLeague Four 2015 Pl W D L F A Pts GD
Pontypanddar Athletic 10 7 2 1 17 9 23 +8
Kingston Gray Albion 10 6 2 2 15 6 20 +9
Tormany Heroes 10 6 2 2 13 8 20 +5
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Carpet 10 4 4 2 16 13 16 +3
Chemindus United 10 4 3 3 17 12 15 +5
Brung Town 10 4 3 3 14 10 15 +4
Flange Old Boys 10 3 5 2 13 13 14 0
Cruqws Convicts 10 4 2 4 11 11 14 0
Bob 10 3 4 3 10 9 13 +1
Zobordi Cefn TINH 10 4 1 5 12 18 13 -6
Allensborough 10 2 4 4 7 12 10 -5
Sneddy Hamlet 10 2 4 4 12 18 10 -6
New Fredscrett Institute 10 2 3 5 15 14 9 +1
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Brymbo Masthampton 10 1 5 4 7 14 8 -7
Llwellbam Carcharorion 10 1 4 5 7 12 7 -5
Besmetherick Town 10 0 6 4 6 13 6 -7

Now, DL5 is one that'll interest a lot of people, because that is where Plaskynaston Lane, home to two full internationals in Calypso Martins and now Marligantis' Aar Lai'aano, are expected to run away with the league. Only so far they haven't. The rest of the team seem to be relying on these tw oa lot, and while they are the only team in the division still unbeaten, they are dead level with other promotion favourites Brossington Clan, with the two of them to meet on matchday eleven. Still, at least the Lane got their revenge on Bob for their early cup exit last season, even if they did go out in the second round. More on the cup at the end of the season, though.

DruidLeague Five 2015 Pl W D L F A Pts GD
Brossington Clan 10 6 2 2 11 4 20 +7
Plaskynaston Lane 10 5 5 0 11 4 20 +7
Darkley Noon Doghouse 10 5 3 2 9 6 18 +3
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Underwyre United 10 4 5 1 6 3 17 +3
Caeddord Guard 10 3 6 1 9 5 15 +4
Griffinsfield 10 3 6 1 6 3 15 +3
Tony Tigers 10 3 5 2 6 6 14 0
Clwd 10 3 4 3 7 8 13 -1
Lex XI 10 2 6 2 3 4 12 -1
Bridge Tollmen 10 3 3 4 7 12 12 -5
Ob 10 1 6 3 8 9 9 -1
Cwmall Dreigiau 10 1 6 3 3 5 9 -2
Kinningham Lions 10 1 5 4 4 8 8 -4
Bamwenstowe Suburb 10 0 7 3 4 8 7 -4
Leggenscastle Excalibur 10 1 4 5 2 6 7 -4
Cefn United 10 1 3 6 4 9 6 -5

...and finally, Cefn United suck!

Liamist States

02-06-2005, 15:05

Its Done!
LFA Press Release

After much umming and ahhing, the Liamist Football Association (LFA) has finally restructured their domestic soccer leagues into a coherent and well organised structure. After three seasons of the new system, its all settled down and had its bugs worked out. The old powers are now returning to the fore in Canterbury, Centrale CDL (formerly CDL United), Capital CDL (formerly City de Liam) and Mayfair and new powers are rising with three times Liamopolis champs, Rio Liamo (who also took a win and a second in the Liamist Club Cup), Chinatown and Hilles.

In transfer news and the only big name to really move about was Christian Dressel's defection from Major Leaguers, York, to Premier League squad, Volgograd, upon which they won the Championship and subsequently came last in the following Liamist Club Cup. Dressel was awarded the medal for top striker in the Premier League, an award only three players have won, two of which are Marmadukes. Despite a fifth and sixth in the next two seasons, Dressel claims he's much happier playing for the Gradburgians than he was at York. Rod Manoni also became the first professional player to leave the Liamist States and moved to Cockbill Street to play for Vimesbairn United for a ridiculous amount of money. Given his age, he was due to retire anyway.

This new organisation will probably see the Liamist States join the U21 World Cup circuit, along with the Champions League and the LFA is entertaining the notion of sending a joint Liamopolis and Liamtonian national side for WC24.

Some things to note if you decide to look over the results and investigate stealing some players:

It is advisable you check out the Liamist Wiki (OOC: link in the sig) if you are confused by anything.
We don't play a league structure but straight knockout tournaments.
The Liamist States is divided into 72 cantons, each of which has a club. Clubs are divided into five leagues: Premier (which hosts eight clubs, the rest have sixteen), Super, Major, Minor and Micro. Liamopolis and Liamton, puppets of LS, are divided into eighteen cantons/clubs, which play in their respective single-level national competitions. The bottom four after each season must play a pre-qualifier match. The losers merely play for placing and don't register as playing in the league that season. The winners play the season proper.
As soccer is played every summer and not necessarily once a Liamist year, players age one year for season 1 & 2, one year for season 3 & 4 and one year for season 5. That cycle repeats every 5 seasons.
Ages are measured in Liamist years (500 solar days = 1 Liamist year = 1.39 solar years). Players start at 13 and retire at 22. 16 (first season) is the cut off for U21. The year-season discrepancy is also the explanation for why seasons are numbered and not differentiated by year.
All clubs are owned by the LFA, which in itself is a private business.
Inter-club transfers are generated randomly and there may be between three and twelve of them a season.
Extranational clubs looking to trade players (the LFA has enough money and looks to trade international players instead of having them bought. Vimesbairn Utd can have their money back in exchange for a player. You should offer contracts in excess of CHC10 000 (~$17 000) per match) may not trade for selected Marmadukes. Until further notice A Iziary (Canterbury), H Bell (Centrale CDL), C Dressel (Volgograd), J Eaks (Alexandra) and M Rainford Jr (Capital CDL) are not available. Our stars playing here will hopefully bring in bigger crowds.
The best clubs may qualify for the Liamist Club Cup, the prestigious competition that decides the best club of the season. Bolded finishing positions are the qualifers. As all the leagues are fairly even, the teams are a roughly equal chance to take the LCC.
Finishing top two in Super, top three in Major, top four in Minor and top five in Micro Leagues will see promotions. Finishing in the corresponding positions of the above Leagues sees relegation.
(GG) - Match was decided on golden goal. (P) - Match was decided on penalties. Neither are counted for for and against in standings.

To access the LFA results, visit the Liamist States Human Sport Centre (http://www.geocities.com/lseatlas/lshsc.html). Stats for the first three seasons are available.

If you would be interested in an exchange, please tg the relevant nation.

Bettia

02-06-2005, 16:35

Going into the last matchday, the Apex League is indeed finely poised with both championship and relegation issues still unresolved.

After holding a ten-point advantage over their rivals at one point in the season, a relatively poor run has seen Akani Sands (http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/Akani_Sands) gain only 15 points from their last ten games. Their comfortable cushion has slipped away and they now find themselves in second place behind Gabalfa Rovers (http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/Gabalfa_Rovers) who in contrast have won all but two of their last ten matches, scoring 21 goals in the process.

Everything truly hinges on the final game. Because of their superior goal difference, a win will all but guarantee that the league trophy remains in Gabalfa Rovers (http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/Gabalfa_Rovers)' hands. Akani Sands (http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/Akani_Sands) must gain a better result than Rovers to be crowned champions. However, this doesn't look too easy as they must travel to 5th placed Ceffinton Town (http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/Ceffinton_Town). On the other hand, Rovers, spearheaded by international strikeforce Gethin Ward (23 goals) and Stuart Abdul-Rahim (14 goals), seem to have a much easier task at home to Roath Albion (http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/Roath_Albion).

Things are equally tense at the foot of the table, with the bottom four all looking nervously over their shoulders. Due to their poor goal difference, AFC Rendrew (http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/AFC_Rendrew) are as good as relegated bar a mathematic miracle - they must win AND all the three teams above them must lose AND hope that Lorshill City (http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/Lorshill_City) lose extremely heavily. AFC Rendrew (http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/AFC_Rendrew) face a daunting trip to 6th-placed Downton (http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/Downton), whilst Lorshill City (http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/Lorshill_City) are at home to local rivals Lorshill United (http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/Lorshill_United), needing a win to guarantee Apex League football next season.

The Old Maxwellians (http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/Old_Maxwellians) currently find themselves occupying the relegation play-off spot - if they remain in this position after the last round of matches, they will face Fiilghud Town who are confirmed a third place finish in the 2nd Division. They must win away to mid-table Grappenhall (http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/Grappenhall) and hope that other results go their way. Kirkwood Town (http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/Kirkwood_Town) find themselves in an automatic relegation spot courtesy of a dreadful run which has seen them slump from third after Matchday 18 to second-bottom. They go into their home match with Maindy (http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/Maindy) also needing a win and hoping that results elsewhere are favourable.

As usual, full results, scorers and squads can be found at http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/Apex_League.

Pts W D L GF:GA GD
1. Gabalfa Rovers 69 21 6 6 58:28 28
2. Akani Sands 69 21 6 6 43:23 20
3. Sukatra Tigers 61 18 7 8 48:27 21
4. Gabalfa City 55 14 13 6 41:29 12
5. Ceffinton Town 50 13 11 9 39:31 8
6. Downton 49 14 7 12 39:37 2
7. Lorshill United 48 13 9 11 34:31 3
8. Emcorn 46 13 7 13 32:37 -5
9. Grappenhall 45 12 9 12 40:39 1
10. Butetown Dragons 44 12 8 13 41:41 0
11. Maindy 42 12 6 15 32:38 -6
12. AFC Tamrida 42 12 6 15 27:39 -12
13. Roath Albion 38 10 8 16 34:38 -4
14. Whitchurch 36 9 9 15 32:44 -12
15. Lorshill City 34 8 10 15 30:43 -11
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16. Old Maxwellians 32 8 8 17 31:42 -11
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17. Kirkwood Town 32 9 5 19 31:44 -13
18. AFC Rendrew 31 8 7 18 25:46 -21

Bedistan

02-06-2005, 22:56

Bedistan Premier League
Season 2075

Spring Semester (Weeks 1-19)

Match attendance for BPL and BFL games in the previous year had been strongly encouraging, and opening day of the 2075 season saw many packed stadia as fans from all over Bedistan and neighboring nations came to watch some of the best football in the world.

This year's title favorites were last year's second-place finishers Floral FC. In the race against relegation, the club to watch was, strangely enough, Yuba United. United had had an exceedingly bad 2074 season that just barely saved them from the drop, and many fans seemed unsure whether they'd be able to avoid it again. Floral did their job on matchday 1 with a simple 2-1 win over newly promoted Forest Hill, but it was last season's surprise package Jackson FC that would open the season in the number one position with their 3-1 win over Griffin. Yuba's 2-1 loss to Charleston on the first day kept them in the bottom third of the table to begin. Defending champs Rolestu started off with a 1-0 win over Jervis to put them in a tie for sixth place as the season got underway. Week two saw Floral take over the lead as expected after a 4-1 thrashing of Jervis, sending the latter to dead last as the only club to concede five goals in the first two matches. This left three teams with perfect records: Floral, San Diego, and Rolestu. The top two faced off on matchday 3, though, and Floral came out on top one-nil, sending the Iguanas down to fifth. Yuba United managed a 2-2 draw with Jackson, meaning they'd only lost one in their first three; however, they hadn't won any yet, either, so they continued to languish in 16th. Jervis lost again, two-nil to last year's powerhouse Alexandria, making them the only team to have earned zero points from their first three matches.

In week four, Floral continued their dominance with another win over the surprisingly weak Esto Wanderers while Rolestu finally stumbled with a nil-all draw at Carter to give Floral a two-point lead at the top. Navarre Town became the next club to hand Yuba a loss, rising all the way up to second place as a result, something not expected for a mid-table team from last year. This brought Yuba ever closer to the relegation zone, holding on to 17th place on goal difference over Griffin and San Solari and just one point ahead of Esto in 20th. Floral would then extend their winning streak to five games after defeating the Dennis Bears, while Rolestu continued to follow them with a 4-2 win over Jackson. The rest of the pack was beginning to fall behind now, with Navarre, Alexandria, and Washington tied for third (Navarre ahead on goals scored) five points behind Floral. Yuba's bad luck continued as South Coast notched an easy three-nil win. Week six saw the leaders pull farther ahead as Floral, Washington, and Rolestu all recorded wins while Alexandria were held to a draw by Jackson, creating an eight-point gap between first and fifth (Navarre played Rolestu and therefore lost). Esto's 1-1 draw with Jervis kept them at the bottom, but sadly it resulted in the doubling of the number of goals they had scored so far this season.

Week seven saw Floral make their first slip-up as they lost at home against Griffin, allowing Rolestu to pass them and take the lead by defeating South Coast two-nil. Washington remained five points behind second-place Floral by losing to San Solari, but still held on to third place, showing an interesting situation - seven points separated first place from fourth, but seven points also separated fourth from twentieth! While Rolestu now reigned as the only remaining undefeated side, San Solari, Yuba, and Esto all notched their first wins of the season over Washington, Bucks Lake, and Dennis respectively. Floral lost again on matchday 8, giving Rolestu a four-point lead at the top and allowing the gap between second and third to close from five points to three. Realizing that something needed to be done, Rolestu's coach gave his team a proverbial kick in the rear to get them going again, and that they did. And what poor saps had to play them on matchday 9? Yep, you guessed it - Yuba United. Floral gave them an absolute smackdown to the tune of 6-1. It really didn't help Floral all that much, though, because Rolestu did something similar to Bucks Lake Athletic, sending four goals through their defense without reply. Spruitland international Fritz Wigmeister was apparently having a bit of an off-day in that match.

Rolestu's reign of terror temporarily ended on matchday 10 when they were taken down 2-0 by promotees Forest Hill, but Floral missed their cue and could only draw 2-2 with Washington, allowing Rolestu to maintain a three-point lead. Yuba's matchday 11 draw with Esto just couldn't compete with an emphatic 3-0 win for Jervis away to Navarre, and United fell to a place they remembered seeing quite a bit of last season as well - 20th, the very bottom. Yuba's defense was the worst in the BPL, allowing 22 goals in 11 games, leading to their 1-4-6 record. Meanwhile, a big top-of-the-table clash was taking place between Rolestu and Floral. Rolestu pulled out a close 2-1 victory and extended their lead to a whopping six points. Both Rolestu and Floral scored three goals in their week 12 matches, but Floral's opponent Alexandria matched them while Rolestu's opponent San Diego couldn't touch the Rolestu net. So now there was an eight-point gap between first and second, Rolestu sitting pretty at 10-1-1.

The Porcupines took over second place on matchday 13 and reduced the lead to six points when both Rolestu and Floral drew against lesser teams. A little further down the table, Carter FC's defense was rocking in their 3-0 win over Forest Hill. Carter had conceded only six goals in their first thirteen matches, while no other team boasted fewer than eleven. Rolestu and Floral saw draws again the next week, but this time so did Alexandria, so the status quo was maintained at the top while Dionte City closed to within striking distance in fourth place with their 3-0 away win at Washington. Dionte received a setback the following week, though, as they lost 4-2 to Rolestu, who maintained their six-point lead. Carter were proving to be masters of the draw, tallying their ninth of the season in week fifteen against San Diego, though last year's drawmasters Charleston FC weren't far behind with eight.

Rolestu's lead widened to eight points again on matchday sixteen after an Alexandria draw with Dionte. Things were still close in the relegation battle, with just three points separating 14th-place Jackson from 18th-place Jervis. In the middle of that battle was Forest Hill, who suffered a big blow in a 4-0 home loss to South Coast United. Rolestu finally managed their second loss of the season the following week to Sokojiwa, and the two clubs below them took the opportunity to reduce the lead by three. Fourth-place Carter fought to yet another draw with Dennis, their tenth of the season, and Dionte passed them as they fell to fifth. They still boasted only eight conceded goals, compared with thirty against 19th-place Yuba United. As the spring semester began to come to a close, it didn't look like Rolestu was going to be caught any time soon. By week nineteen, Bucks Lake Athletic were positioned quite solidly in the relegation zone, in last place and seven points from safety, while Alexandria and Floral continued to try to find a way to remove Rolestu from the top spot.

Bedistan Premier League - Season 2075 - After Matchday 19

Pos Team P W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Rolestu FC 19 13 4 2 38 17 21 43
2 Alexandria Porcupines 19 10 8 1 32 18 14 38
3 Floral FC 19 11 4 4 36 21 15 37
4 Dionte City 19 9 6 4 32 22 10 33
5 Carter FC 19 7 11 1 20 11 9 32
6 Dennis Bears 19 7 7 5 21 18 3 28
7 Charleston FC 19 6 9 4 27 21 6 27
8 South Coast United 19 7 6 6 28 28 0 27
9 Washington Tigers 19 7 6 6 20 21 -1 27
10 Sokojiwa City FC 19 7 5 7 22 28 -6 26
11 Navarre Town 19 7 4 8 22 26 -4 25
12 San Diego Iguanas 19 6 5 8 26 26 0 23
13 Forest Hill FC 19 6 5 8 20 27 -7 23
14 Jackson FC 19 4 7 8 27 28 -1 19
15 Esto Wanderers 19 4 7 8 19 20 -1 19
16 Griffin Zebras 19 5 4 10 19 27 -8 19
17 Jervis FC 19 5 4 10 15 24 -9 19
18 San Solari FC 19 3 8 8 19 30 -11 17
19 Yuba United 19 4 4 11 21 37 -16 16
20 Bucks Lake Athletic 19 2 6 11 15 29 -14 12

Pleasant surprise team of the spring semester: Washington Tigers (last season: 1st in First Division)
Disappointments of the spring semester: Esto Wanderers (last season: 6th in Premier League)

Fall Semester (Weeks 20-38)

The beginning of the fall semester picked up just about where the spring semester left off, with Rolestu and Alexandria both recording wins to maintain that five-point gap at the top. Dead-last Bucks Lake somehow managed a win over San Diego, but it still wasn't enough to lift them into 19th. Matchday 21 proved to be very interesting as the top two clubs, Rolestu and Alexandria, faced off in Rolestu. The Porcupines pulled off the upset, two-one, closing the gap to just two points. Floral had gotten into a spot of trouble, and they could only manage a draw against relegation-zone Jervis, causing them to fall six points behind the 'pines and holding onto third by goal difference over Carter FC. The following week, with neither of the top two teams wanting to lose any ground to the other, they both played very cautiously and defensively, and as a result they both wound up with nil-all draws. The status quo was still in place for Yuba and Bucks Lake, both of whom had now lost two games back-to-back. Both broke their streaks with upsets the next week, Yuba defeating Navarre and Bucks Lake pulling out a draw with Dionte. Meanwhile, Rolestu stumbled against Carter and Alexandria took the opportunity to move into first place with their win over Charleston.

Alexandria widened their lead on matchday 24 with a win over Carter while Rolestu could only draw with Jackson, who weren't showing nearly the vivacity they had the previous season and sat in fifteenth. Things were starting to look up at the bottom of the table as Yuba and Bucks Lake both notched wins in week 24, but neither gained position due to Jervis' upset of Charleston. There was then another changing of the guard in first position, Rolestu taking it back on goal difference after Jackson defeated Alexandria. The relegation race remained very tight, with eight points separating twelfth from twentieth. Alexandria closed the gap just slightly in week 26 with a 4-1 win over Navarre (Rolestu only managed 4-2 over South Coast United), while the middle of the chart remained as stable as a table with two legs. Bucks Lake Athletic had seen a great change in fortune as they notched their third consecutive win over Yuba United, causing them to switch positions at the bottom. Most attribute this to Fritz Wigmeister's return to the squad after suffering a moderate injury at the start of the semester. There were still a great many teams involved in the fight for survival at this point.

Alexandria matched Rolestu again on matchday 27 with a 1-1 draw while Floral FC slowly caught up with both of them, only two points back after a 3-0 win over Sokojiwa. BPL fans everywhere were beginning to take notice of Bucks Lake, who extended their winning streak to four after the match against mid-table Washington, boosting them into 17th place and out of the relegation zone. What really made people stand up, though, was their performance against table-topping Rolestu the following week. Bucks Lake's defensive line held strong as they achieved an astounding 1-0 upset victory and gained another position, moving up to 16th. Yuba United also left the relegation zone that day in an upset of equal magnitude, 4-2 over third-place Floral. And second-place Alexandria received a royal smackdown, 3-0 by San Solari. Throughout the Premier League it was the day of upsets. Alas, Athletic's winning streak would end at five as they were defeated 2-0 by Alexandria the following week. Rolestu and Floral got wins as well, and there was now a ten-point gulf between third and fourth place. With two months to go, only three clubs were officially eliminated from the title race, and only Rolestu and Alexandria were officially guaranteed to stay up.

Bucks Lake slid back into the relegation zone on matchday 30 after a boring 0-0 draw with Charleston that nevertheless showed their defensive capabilities. Rolestu beat Floral to keep the lead, while Alexandria had a slightly easier time against Forest Hill. Bucks Lake pulled off another upset the next week to propel themselves from 18th to 15th and safety again. Two top-five matchups occurred that week, and both underdogs won, Floral over Alexandria and San Diego over Rolestu, bringing Floral back within two points of the lead. Fourth-place San Diego didn't have much hope, though, thirteen points back with seven games remaining. Bucks Lake then proceeded to make it seven wins in nine games after a 3-0 thrashing of seventh-place Jackson that sent them all the way up to thirteenth, four points clear of the relegation zone. Meanwhile, Rolestu suffered an unfortunate loss to Esto that sent them falling to third place, three points behind Alexandria and one behind Floral. The relegation fight was tighter than ever, with eleventh and twentieth separated by just six points. Sokojiwa City FC was a new face in the relegation zone, and they'd already managed to slip to dead last without anyone noticing. It remained a three-horse race for the championship, as fourth-place Dionte City found themselves in need of a perfect record for the final five games to have any chance at the title whatsoever, while it seemed obvious that the relegated teams would not be decided until the very last day of competition.

Bedistan Premier League - Season 2075 - After Week 33

Pos Team P W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Alexandria Porcupines 33 19 10 4 54 32 22 67
2 Floral FC 33 20 5 8 61 33 28 65
3 Rolestu FC 33 19 7 7 56 32 24 64
4 Dionte City 33 14 11 8 51 38 13 53
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12 Esto Wanderers 33 10 9 14 36 38 -2 39
13 Forest Hill FC 33 10 9 14 36 47 -11 39
14 Bucks Lake Athletic 33 10 8 15 32 41 -9 38
15 San Solari FC 33 8 13 12 39 47 -8 37
16 Griffin Zebras 33 9 9 15 38 51 -13 36
17 Washington Tigers 33 9 9 15 29 45 -16 36
18 Jervis FC 33 8 11 14 26 41 -15 35
19 Yuba United 33 9 7 17 40 58 -18 34
20 Sokojiwa City FC 33 9 7 17 38 59 -21 34

Dionte were all but eliminated from the title race in week 34 despite winning their match against Rolestu, while Floral wrested the lead from Alexandria (again on goal difference) after the latter suffered a draw. The following week officially ended it for Dionte, while Rolestu re-entered the race in earnest after an exciting 5-3 victory over Griffin, a Floral draw, and an Alexandria loss to Dionte. Bucks Lake Athletic seemed relatively safe now in 14th place, four points above the cut, while Sokojiwa, Washington, and Yuba remained in the relegation zone on goal difference behind Griffin. Sokojiwa and Washington had fallen quite a long way, having been in 10th and 9th place respectively at the start of the semester and now in 20th and 19th. Week 36 was very strange in that it was host to seven draws out of ten matches played, six of them with a 1-1 scoreline; only South Coast, San Diego, and Bucks Lake could achieve victories. This set up two incredibly tight races with two weeks to go.

Bedistan Premier League - Season 2075 - After Week 36

Pos Team P W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Floral FC 36 21 6 9 66 38 28 69
2 Alexandria Porcupines 36 19 12 5 56 35 21 69
3 Rolestu FC 36 20 8 8 63 38 25 68
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15 Forest Hill FC 36 10 10 16 39 53 -14 40
16 Griffin Zebras 36 9 11 16 45 60 -15 38
17 Yuba United 36 10 8 18 45 61 -16 38
18 Washington Tigers 36 9 11 16 33 50 -17 38
19 Jervis FC 36 9 11 16 29 48 -19 38
20 Sokojiwa City FC 36 10 8 18 40 63 -23 38

And week 37's matches didn't decide anything except that Forest Hill wouldn't be relegated. The line between safety and relegation was a thin one indeed, Griffin staying alive by virtue of having scored two more goals in the league than Yuba; both had 38 points and a goal difference of -17. At the top, Floral FC held the lead by goal difference over Alexandria, both just one point ahead of defending champions Rolestu. Football fans from all over Atlantian Oceania were glued to their television sets for the final matchday.

Bedistan Premier League - Season 2075 - After Week 37

Pos Team P W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Floral FC 37 22 6 9 67 38 29 72
2 Alexandria Porcupines 37 20 12 5 58 36 22 72
3 Rolestu FC 37 21 8 8 64 38 26 71
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16 Washington Tigers 37 10 11 16 36 51 -15 41
17 Griffin Zebras 37 9 11 17 47 64 -17 38
18 Yuba United 37 10 8 19 45 62 -17 38
19 Jervis FC 37 9 11 17 30 51 -21 38
20 Sokojiwa City FC 37 10 8 19 41 65 -24 38

Rolestu played Washington away as the first match of the final week. It resulted in a one-nil win for the visitors, temporarily putting them in first place. Floral absolutely had to win in order to lift the trophy. Unluckily for them, their opponents were Bucks Lake Athletic, one of the strongest clubs of the fall semester. And this time it wasn't a shock when Athletic took three points from the match and eliminated Floral from contention for the title. It was all up to the Alexandria Porcupines now. Win, and they clinched the championship; fail to win, and they didn't. They had, on paper, a much easier task: their opponents were 18th-place Yuba United, a club in serious danger of relegation. United was not about to fall without a fight, though. They parried each and every Alexandria shot that came their way and took several shots of their own, though none could get through to the goal. In the 87th minute, the score remained 0-0 and both sides knew they had to do something quick. United threw everything forward in desperation, and Alexandria exploited a gaping hole in their defense to score the first and only goal of the match. It was enough both to send twelve-time Bedistani domestic champions Yuba United down to the First Division and to give the Alexandria Porcupines their first ever championship.

Bedistan Premier League - Season 2075 - Final Table

Pos Team P W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Alexandria Porcupines 38 21 12 5 59 36 23 75
2 Rolestu FC 38 22 8 8 65 38 27 74
3 Floral FC 38 22 6 10 68 40 28 72
4 Dionte City 38 17 13 8 60 44 16 64
5 San Diego Iguanas 38 16 9 13 57 46 11 57
6 Dennis Bears 38 15 12 11 48 39 9 57
7 Carter FC 38 11 19 8 40 36 4 52
8 Esto Wanderers 38 13 11 14 42 41 1 50
9 Charleston FC 38 11 16 11 50 45 5 49
10 South Coast United 38 12 13 13 51 57 -6 49
11 Jackson FC 38 11 14 13 58 56 2 47
12 San Solari FC 38 11 14 13 46 50 -4 47
13 Bucks Lake Athletic 38 13 8 17 42 46 -4 47
14 Navarre Town 38 13 7 18 49 55 -6 46
15 Forest Hill FC 38 12 10 16 42 54 -12 46
16 Griffin Zebras 38 10 11 17 51 65 -14 41
17 Washington Tigers 38 10 11 17 36 52 -16 41
18 Sokojiwa City FC 38 10 9 19 43 67 -24 39
19 Yuba United 38 10 8 20 45 63 -18 38
20 Jervis FC 38 9 11 18 31 53 -22 38

The Foreigner Report

Starblaydia: Both Tetsuo Naoki and Jakkinho really showed their age for Floral and Dawson Springs, causing both to be relegated to the substitutes bench and not see a whole lot of action; the performances they did make, though, were generally adjudged to be of high quality, and Floral FC fans were still glad to have Naoki aboard, though both are retiring after this season. And even at thirty-seven, Jose Tirado is still a force to be reckoned with in the midfield for Forest Hill, though he too has stated that he will be hanging up his boots.
Alex Vidal had a very good season with Sonovago City FC in the BFL First Division, though he is somewhat disappointed with his team's tenth-place finish. It is rumored that some BPL teams may be wanting his signature, with rumors flying about both South Coast United and Jackson FC.
Georges Blanc is a newcomer to professional football, a product of the Floral FC youth academy. He will begin playing for Floral's under-19 team in 2076.

Turori: Maratima Tareak had a decent year for AC Crotts, and most say that only his experience at the right wingback position kept Crotts from relegating to the Second Division.

Spruitland: Fritz Wigmeister had some difficulties in the first half of the season for Bucks Lake Athletic, as shown by their last-place position at the end of the spring semester. He then suffered an injury at the start of the fall semester, but returned from that injury a changed man. Wigmeister proceeded to lead Bucks Lake to an 11-2-6 record in the fall semester, propelling the side well out of the relegation zone to a 13th-place finish.

Bettia: John Connick helped the Tallahassee Blues to a sixth-place finish in the First Division with his controlling plays in the midfield. He was able to frequently dispossess opposing players before they even got a chance to reach the defense, leading the Blues to the second-best defensive record in the division with an average of 0.97 goals conceded per match.

Druida: Though Trefor 'Elastic' Edwards has retired from South Coast United to go coach the Druidan national team, Trevor Lee is ready to follow in his footsteps, having recently transferred in from West Cefn Rangers. It is hoped that he will do as well as Edwards between the posts next season.

Foreign Goalkeeper of the Year: N/A (Edwards retired before the season and Lee entered after the season)
Foreign Defender of the Year: Fritz Wigmeister
Foreign Midfielder of the Year: John Connick
Foreign Striker of the Year: Jakkinho

Foreign Player of the Year: Fritz Wigmeister

Bedistan Football League

Dawson Springs, High Mountain, and Jamaica will all be returning to the Premier League next season, restoring it to the same as two years ago except with High Mountain in place of Justus, who finished only fourth. All three promotees from the Second Division went straight back down.

BFL First Division - Season 2075

Pos Team P W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Dawson Springs FC 38 23 6 9 65 43 22 75
2 High Mountain Buffalo 38 21 10 7 58 38 20 73
3 Jamaica Giants 38 20 11 7 60 30 30 71
4 Justus Loons 38 20 10 8 66 43 23 70
5 Ari FC 38 18 10 10 53 44 9 64
6 Tallahassee Blues 38 18 9 11 51 37 14 63
7 RKA Warriors 38 16 12 10 49 39 10 60
8 Eastfield Rogues 38 16 9 13 49 49 0 57
9 New Haverford Albion 38 14 10 14 57 56 1 52
10 Sonovago City FC 38 14 10 14 49 48 1 52
11 Graceville Salamanders 38 13 12 13 43 42 1 51
12 RC Los Triesto 38 14 8 16 49 43 6 50
13 Afton FC 38 13 11 14 48 48 0 50
14 Midway Wolves 38 13 7 18 52 58 -6 46
15 Brooklyn FC 38 12 8 18 51 62 -11 44
16 Sonoma City Volcanoes 38 11 8 19 45 57 -12 41
17 AC Crotts 38 11 7 20 41 53 -12 40
18 Leeco Rangers 38 10 6 22 39 66 -27 36
19 Spring House FC 38 7 8 23 33 61 -28 29
20 Columbia Sharks 38 6 8 24 30 71 -41 26

BFL Second Division - Season 2075

Pos Team P W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Santa Monica FC 38 21 10 7 65 33 32 73
2 Uk-Tow Ri United 38 20 13 5 65 38 27 73
3 Eagle's Rest United 38 19 13 6 64 34 30 70
4 Cornish FC 38 17 12 9 57 38 19 63
5 Black Oasis Athletic 38 18 9 11 55 42 13 63
6 Paradise Town 38 17 11 10 57 46 11 62
7 Canton United 38 17 7 14 50 46 4 58
8 Khikhi United 38 16 9 13 50 56 -6 57
9 Chelmsford Forest 38 15 9 14 42 51 -9 54
10 Dresford Coast 38 15 8 15 53 50 3 53
11 Hampton Paladins 38 13 12 13 47 48 -1 51
12 Brookdale Rovers 38 15 5 18 59 59 0 50
13 Amissville Antagonists 38 15 5 18 59 67 -8 50
14 Westport Town 38 13 7 18 47 50 -3 46
15 Cdredika City 38 11 8 19 44 68 -24 41
16 Uniondale FC 38 9 13 16 44 52 -8 40
17 Pine Village FC 38 9 12 17 38 51 -13 39
18 Mifflinburg FC 38 11 4 23 48 69 -21 37
19 AFC Beaagkh 38 9 8 21 42 60 -18 35
20 Chickamauga United 38 8 9 21 33 61 -28 33

The Third Division was no contest, as Hundon won by an astounding seventeen points to return to the Second for next season.

BFL Third Division - Season 2075

Pos Team P W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Hundon FC 38 27 5 6 75 31 44 86
2 Hyatt Gorge FC 38 20 9 9 53 27 26 69
3 Delano FC 38 19 12 7 66 43 23 69
4 Hillcrest United 38 19 11 8 63 42 21 68
5 Port Lusambo FC 38 16 13 9 58 45 13 61
6 FC Glückstadt 38 17 9 12 57 55 2 60
7 La Porte Rangers 38 17 8 13 53 39 14 59
8 Detmold Town 38 16 11 11 53 41 12 59
9 New Town Red Devils 38 18 5 15 60 55 5 59
10 Aeon United 38 16 8 14 55 52 3 56
11 Albany FC 38 16 6 16 50 50 0 54
12 Eagle Lake Athletic 38 15 8 15 54 55 -1 53
13 SK Fjordalen 38 14 8 16 48 55 -7 50
14 St. Lawrence FC 38 11 11 16 41 54 -13 44
15 Bloom City FC 38 10 11 17 44 58 -14 41
16 Beloit FC 38 8 12 18 36 57 -21 36
17 Ilium Dragons 38 8 10 20 36 55 -19 34
18 Wallops United 38 7 13 18 40 64 -24 34
19 Chilson United 38 7 10 21 36 66 -30 31
20 Reston FC 38 5 8 25 34 68 -34 23

New this season is the concept of relegation from the Fourth Division to the newly-created Conference North and South. Fort Worth, Grant City, and Monkton are the lucky (unlucky?) three that get to be the first to experience this.

BFL Fourth Division - Season 2075

Pos Team P W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Hendersonburg Stars 38 23 6 9 72 35 37 75
2 Cisna-Ri Athletic 38 22 6 10 60 36 24 72
3 Independence FC 38 20 7 11 58 43 15 67
4 Fyres Point Wanderers 38 20 5 13 56 39 17 65
5 Columbus FC 38 18 8 12 58 39 19 62
6 Albany United 38 16 12 10 55 49 6 60
7 Lafe FC 38 15 12 11 50 40 10 57
8 Springfield FC 38 16 8 14 53 55 -2 56
9 Viborg FC 38 15 9 14 42 43 -1 54
10 Buffalo Town 38 12 15 11 49 51 -2 51
11 Sayle United 38 15 6 17 49 54 -5 51
12 Jennerstown FC 38 14 8 16 45 45 0 50
13 Port Lusambo Athletic 38 14 8 16 43 52 -9 50
14 Linsuk City FC 38 12 12 14 45 46 -1 48
15 Corling-Su FC 38 12 10 16 44 50 -6 46
16 Senators AC 38 11 8 19 43 62 -19 41
17 Williamston FC 38 8 13 17 36 53 -17 37
18 Fort Worth Patriots 38 9 10 19 36 54 -18 37
19 Grant City Lions 38 8 12 18 37 55 -18 36
20 Monkton FC 38 7 11 20 29 59 -30 32

For the Conferences, the winners of each region are automatically promoted to the Fourth Division and the two second-place finishers face off in a home-and-home playoff to determine the third promotee.

Bedistan Football Conference North - Season 2075

Pos Team P W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Uäneres Ataï 26 15 3 8 53 37 16 48
2 Alétike Ústin 26 12 8 6 42 27 15 44
3 Skelrod Unidire 26 12 7 7 39 29 10 43
4 KQ Im 26 12 6 8 30 31 -1 42
5 KQ Qas 26 8 12 6 31 29 2 36
6 Nalimaria Albion 26 10 6 10 35 36 -1 36
7 Lames Etúskaït 26 10 5 11 36 33 3 35
8 Garorsi Unidire 26 8 11 7 29 26 3 35
9 Three Points Highland 26 8 9 9 28 33 -5 33
10 Qidade Itekton 26 8 8 10 30 35 -5 32
11 Normaton City 26 8 6 12 33 34 -1 30
12 KQI Pologak 26 7 8 11 31 40 -9 29
13 Aspanes Kalsam 26 5 12 9 29 40 -11 27
14 SV Kleinestadt 26 4 9 13 25 41 -16 21

Bedistan Football Conference South - Season 2075

Pos Team P W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Jeonju United 26 15 5 6 42 27 15 50
2 Gyeongsan FC 26 13 6 7 31 22 9 45
3 Cereston Rovers 26 10 8 8 34 34 0 38
4 FC Livinable 26 9 9 8 37 37 0 36
5 Concrete Jungle FC 26 9 8 9 49 39 10 35
6 Badonga FC 26 9 8 9 27 26 1 35
7 AFC IJsselmeer 26 10 5 11 31 37 -6 35
8 Flanders FC 26 9 7 10 33 35 -2 34
9 Wisconsin Swamp AFC 26 8 8 10 34 36 -2 32
10 FC Metrewalk 26 8 8 10 30 36 -6 32
11 Brugese City 26 8 8 10 28 35 -7 32
12 Van Diemen FC 26 7 10 9 32 32 0 31
13 Kilkenney Greens 26 7 8 11 29 39 -10 29
14 Yojimbo United 26 6 10 10 28 30 -2 28

Conference Promotion Playoff:
Alétike Ústin 0-2 Gyeongsan FC
Gyeongsan FC 1-0 Alétike Ústin
Alétike Ústin 0-3 Gyeongsan FC aggregate
Gyeongsan FC promoted

Relegation:
Fort Worth Patriots to Conference North
Grant City Lions and Monkton FC to Conference South

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Bettia

05-06-2005, 19:11

Sands Storm to Glory

Akani Sands were crowned champions of Bettia for the first time in their history today after a dramatic afternoon's events. Their hero was leading scorer John Harding, who grabbed the decisive goal against Ceffinton Town early in the second half. The international striker finished on 19 goals for the season, missing out on the Golden Boot by five. The biggest plus-point for the Destroyers has been their defence who, marshalled by captain Ian Redpath, only conceded 23 goals in 34 games.

Nearest rivals Gabalfa Rovers narrowly missed reclaiming their title thanks to a home defeat against unfancied Roath Albion, an early goal from Cynfor Gwyns doing the damage. However, they boasted the leading strikeforce in the division led by international pairing Gethin Ward and Stuart Abdul-Rahim (who recently annoucned his retirement), and this should hold them in good stead for the upcoming Champions League. With impressive young striker Tariq Al-Jahani waiting in the wings to replace him, the future look good for the Flames.

Qualifying for the NSFA Cup in third place are the Sukatra Tigers, spearheaded by the league's top scorer Latif Hunter. The youngster has truly been the revelation of the season, and has left the national team management with a happy dilemma - do they pick him for the U21s or the full international squad?

Picking up the last NSFA Cup qualifying spot are Gabalfa City, who had a solid yet unspectacular season due mainly to an uncharacteristicly slow start which saw them score just four goals in their first ten games. However, they soon picked up and a series of good results saw them climb steadily up the table thanks to some stellar performances by up-and-coming star Badr Warlow. It is well-known they are looking to improve their forward line, with Whitchurch's Chris Hutton and AFC Rendrew's Judson York top of their list.

At the wrong end of the table, it is Kirkwood Town who find themselves bottom of the pile and heading straight back down after just one season in the top flight. Their fate was sealed despite a battling comeback against Maindy - in the end, a 2-2 draw just wasn't enough.

Going down with them are AFC Rendrew, who sorely missed their top defender Geraint Carew and look set to lose their other big names in the pre-season sales. Although they scored a well-deserved win at Downton, their fate was sealed by other results going against them.

Lorshill City are breathing a hugh sigh a relief after scoring a vital win on the final day to ensure their survival. Theie defeated opponents? Their bitter city rivals Lorshill United, resulting in wild scenes of celebration down at Ravenhill Park. As any football fan will tell you, winning local derbies are always sweet, but to win one of such importance on the last day of the season tastes a hundred times sweeter.

The Old Maxwellians' season isn't quite over yet, as they still have to face Fiilghud Town in the end-of-season playoff match to be played at Stadiwm Bettia in Gabalfa. They gave themselves a last chance of Apex League survival courtesy of a 1-0 win away to Grappenhall, who for a while looked to be relegation candidates, but a battling second half of the season saw them claw themselves to mid-table safety.

Final Apex League Table
Pts W D L GF:GA GD
1. Akani Sands 72 22 6 6 44:23 21
2. Gabalfa Rovers 69 21 6 7 58:29 29
3. Sukatra Tigers 62 18 8 8 49:28 21
4. Gabalfa City 56 14 14 6 42:30 12
5. Ceffinton Town 50 13 11 10 39:32 7
6. Downton 49 14 7 13 39:38 1
7. Emcorn 49 14 7 13 35:38 -3
8. Lorshill United 48 13 9 12 34:32 2
9. Butetown Dragons 45 12 9 13 41:41 0
10. Grappenhall 45 12 9 13 40:40 0
11. Maindy 43 12 7 15 34:40 -6
12. AFC Tamrida 42 12 6 16 28:42 -14
13. Roath Albion 38 10 8 16 34:38 -4
14. Whitchurch 37 9 10 15 32:44 -12
15. Lorshill City 37 9 10 15 31:43 -12
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16. Old Maxwellians 35 9 8 17 32:42 -10
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17. AFC Rendrew 34 9 7 18 27:46 -19
18. Kirkwood Town 33 9 6 19 33:46 -13

The Golden Boot

This season's leading scorer was young sensation Latif Hunter, whose 24 goals helped the Sukatra Tigers to third place, their highest league finish for many years.

Following just one goal behind was Gabalfa Rovers Gethin Ward who along with international teammate Stuart Abdul-Rahim formed the league's most potent strikeforce, bagging 37 goals between them. This was four more than John Harding and Zak Haynes, who netted 34 times for champions Akani Sands.

One goal behind Gethin Ward is fellow international Chris Hutton who, despite a troubled season culminating with him handing in a transfer request, still found the back of the net on a regular basis.

Hunter (Sukatra) 24
Ward (Gabalfa Rovers) 23
Hutton (Whitchurch) 22
Harding (Akani Sands) 19
Rosenstiehl (Downton) 19
Teague (Butetown) 19
Gwyns (Roath) 18
York (AFC Rendrew) 17
Abdul-Baari (Ceffinton) 15
LeClerc (Maindy) 15
Abdul-Rahim (Gabalfa Rovers) 14
Allaway (Old Maxwellians) 14
Bin Majd (Gabalfa City) 14
Haynes (Akani Sands) 14
Kingsholm (Grappenhall) 14
Al-Bihmardi (Emcorn) 13
Foyle (Kirkwood) 13
Wyverne (Grappenhall) 13

Player of the Year Awards

As with most league competitions, for the Apex League there are Player of the Year awards for senior players (those aged 21 and over and/or capped at full international level) and young players (U21s who haven't been capped at full international level), with six nominations in each category.

Young Player of the Year - Nominations

Safwan Sulaiman (goalkeeper, Sukatra Tigers) - this 16-year-old showed both prescence and maturity, often performing heroics between the sticks for the Tigers helping them to their impressive third place finish.
Owen Richards (centre forward, Lorshill City) - despite being the tender age of 16, Richards, along with his team-mate below, formed a strike partnership that shows immense potential.
Egryn Vaughan (centre forward, Lorshill City) - also just 16, the young strike parnership of Vaughan and Richards netted 15 goals for Lorshill City.
Gwynoro Tyrno'r (right back, Sukatra Tigers) - with a heady mixture of height, pace and long throws, this youngster has been a rock on the right side of the Tigers defence. He also managed to score twice this year.
Fadl Ahmed (centre midfield, Gabalfa Rovers) - a rising star in the centre of midfield, whose free kicks are almost as deadly as that of his team-mate Evan Brooks.
Latif Hunter (centre forward, Sukatra Tigers) - Hunter set the Apex League on fire with his 24-goal haul.

The runner-up for this prestigious award is Gwynoro Tyrno'r. And the winner is... Latif Hunter!

Player of the Year - Nominations

Gethin Ward (centre forward, Gabalfa Rovers) - after a disappointing season (by his standards) last time out, this year has seen the Rovers and Bettia striker back on top form.
Husni Teague (centre forward, Butetown Dragons) - a real suprise package after being plucked from the 3rd Division, Teague has been a bright spark in an otherwise mediocre season for the Alice Street outfit.
Evan Brooks (centre midfield, Gabalfa Rovers) - the international midfield star underlined just why he is regarded as the best midfielder Bettia has ever produced, with 7 goals and many more assists.
Ricardo DiTorino (goalkeeper, Akani Sands) - the keeper behind the meanest defence in the league condeding just 23 goals all year, DiTorino has shown that he might not be the second-choice keeper for the national team for much longer.
Badr Warlow (centre midfield, Gabalfa City) - after captaining the U21 squad on 6 occasions last year, Warlow has stepped up a level to take a claim for a full international callup with many sparkling performances in the centre of the Titans' midfield.
Cynfor Gwyns (centre forward, Roath Albion) - another unknown who stormed the Apex League after being signed from the lower divisions, Gwyns' 19 goals helped Albion to avoid relegation, and the Thunderbolts face a tough time holding on to him for next season.

The runner-up for this year's award is Cynfor Gwyns. And the winner is... Badr Warlow! A real suprise there, although this has been name on many people's lips. Warlow is seen by many as being the centrepiece of the next generation of Bettian stars.

Transfer Rumours

Many of the rumours abounding at the moment surround Chris Hutton of Whitchurch United. For a while there was speculation that Marine Coast United of Vilita were watching him, although no offical approach was made. However, this coupled with his manager's reaction to this affair has lead to the young striker to hand in a transfer request. Many clubs are vying for his signature, with Gabalfa rivals City and Rovers top of the list. There are also rumours that Aaron Brown is also looking to leave the troubled outfit, although this has yet be be confirmed.

Judson York looks set to leave AFC Rendrew after their relegation, along with their young left-winder Cledwyn Foyle. Gabalfa City are known to be favourites to win York's signature.

Despite avoiding relegation by virtue of their last-day win, many of Lorshill City's young stars have caught the eye, in particular their young strikers Egryn Vaughan and Owen Richards. Highly impressive left-back Maelog Mumtazi, midfield playmaker Ali Ap Tegryn and flying wingers Yazid Foster and Saboor Rogers are also attracting interest from many clubs.

As well as courting Bettian players, many of the top teams are hoping to attract foreign stars. Akani Sands are known to have been scouting the Nedalian Premier League and are hoping to start making appoaches soon. Sukatra Tigers are also known to be interested in bringing in players from abroad, as are Grapenhall and Ceffinton Town. Lorshill United are anxious to strengthen their squad, as are many of the mid-table teams.

Teams interested in signing Bettian players, or agents for players interested in plying their trade in the Apex League should contact the Bettian FA by telegram.

As usual, full results, scorers and squads can be found at http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/Apex_League.

Liverpool England

06-06-2005, 06:41

Liverpool England Football League Lower Division Update

The second half of the lower divisions in Liverpool England has started for the 22F/23Q season. When we left off, Darkness United had just become the first team in league history to be promoted with half a season to go.

This was how it looked...
Division 1 Pts W D L GF:GA GD
P. Darkness United 15 3 6 1 11:9 2 - Promoted on GD
2. Keelhead 15 4 3 3 13:14 -1
3. Al-Johari 14 3 5 2 11:9 2
4. Blessed St. Iago 13 3 4 3 10:11 -1
5. Alnwick Torpedo 11 2 5 3 12:11 1
6. Watakisikis 7 0 7 3 5:8 -3

Division 2 Pts W D L GF:GA GD
1. Toldedo/Findlay Oilers 13 4 1 0 10:4 6
2. Oak Chapel 9 2 3 0 7:4 3
3. Golden Discus 7 2 1 2 7:7 0
4. Folenisa 4 0 4 1 4:5 -1
5. 3B's and K 3 0 3 2 3:5 -2
6. Al-Digoshi 2 0 2 3 2:8 -6

First Division
Matchday 11
Blessed St. Iago 1 Alnwick Torpedo 0
Watakisikis 1 Darkness United 4
Keelhead 0 Al-Johari 0

Matchday 12
Blessed St. Iago 1 Watakisikis 1
Darkness United 1 Al-Johari 1
Alnwick Torpedo 0 Keelhead 0

Matchday 13
Blessed St. Iago 2 Darkness United 0
Alnwick Torpedo 2 Al-Johari 2
Watakisikis 0 Keelhead 0

Matchday 14
Blessed St. Iago 2 Keelhead 0
Alnwick Torpedo 1 Darkness United 1
Watakisikis 3 Al-Johari 1

Matchday 15
Blessed St. Iago 0 Al-Johari 1
Alnwick Torpedo 1 Watakisikis 2
Darkness United 2 Keelhead 1

Matchday 16
Alnwick Torpedo 2 Blessed St. Iago 0
Darkness United 1 Watakisikis 2
Al-Johari 0 Keelhead 1

Matchday 17
Watakisikis 1 Blessed St. Iago 0
Al-Johari 1 Darkness United 0
Keelhead 2 Alnwick Torpedo 1

Matchday 18
Darkness United 2 Blessed St. Iago 2
Al-Johari 0 Alnwick Torpedo 0
Keelhead 1 Watakisikis 1

Matchday 19
Keelhead 2 Blessed St. Iago 1
Darkness United 4 Alnwick Torpedo 2
Al-Johari 2 Watakisikis 2

Post-Matchday 19, the (first and second half-combined)table looked like this:

Division 1 Pts W D L GF:GA GD
1. Keelhead 28 7 7 5 20:21 -1
2. Darkness United 27 6 9 4 26:22 4
3. Al-Johari 25 5 10 4 19:18 1
4. Blessed St. Iago 24 6 6 7 19:20 -1
5. Watakisikis 23 4 11 4 18:19 -1
6. Alnwick Torpedo 18 3 9 7 21:23 -2
Darkness United had already been promoted by winning the first-half-season. Al-Johari were on 11 second half-season points, Darkness on 12 and Keelhead on 13, they could yet make history as only the second team to get promoted based on a half-seasons' play. Keelhead would face Darkness United on the last day, but a draw wouldn't guarantee anything. Only a win would allow them to claim that tag. Alnwick Torpedo had fallen; only the second time since CCL 'C' (between 17F/18Q and 19Q/20F) a team had been relegated two seasons consecutively.

Matchday 20
Al-Johari 1 Blessed St. Iago 0
Watakisikis 0 Alnwick Torpedo 1
Keelhead 0 Darkness United 1

Alas, Keelhead fell 1-0 to Darkness United. Al-Johari won too, confirming that Keelhead would not claim the tag of second-ever team to be promoted based on half-seasons' play. Darkness finished the second-half-season top on 15 points, meaning they would secure the outright title, having also won the first half on goal difference from Keelhead. Therefore, the second- and third- overall placed teams would claim promotion. Al-Johari finished the second half second on 14, while Keelhead had to settle for third and 13. Overall, it did not matter as both teams would finish second and third overall, but Al-Johari earned L£150k more by finishing second on goal difference. This was also the first time in league history that no team has finished with a goal difference worse than -2. This feat was not achieved in the PRemiership this year, with a worst GD of -8, but will it happen in Division 2?

Division 1 Pts W D L GF:GA GD Status
1. Darkness United 30 7 9 4 27:22 5 Champions
2. Al-Johari 28 6 10 4 20:18 2 Promoted
3. Keelhead 28 7 7 6 20:22 -2 Promoted
4. Blessed St. Iago 24 6 6 8 19:21 -2
5. Watakisikis 23 4 11 5 18:20 -2
6. Alnwick Torpedo 21 4 9 7 22:23 -1 Relegated

Division Two
Matchday 6
Al-Digoshi 1 Oak Chapel 1
Golden Discus 2 Folenisa 4
Toldedo/Findlay Oilers 0 3B's and K 0

Matchday 7
Folenisa 1 Oak Chapel 1
Toldedo/Findlay Oilers 2 Golden Discus 1
3B's and K 0 Al-Digoshi 1

Matchday 8
Golden Discus 2 Oak Chapel 1
Toldedo/Findlay Oilers 3 Al-Digoshi 0
3B's and K 2 Folenisa 2

Matchday 9
3B's and K 3 Oak Chapel 0
Golden Discus 2 Al-Digoshi 0
Toldedo/Findlay Oilers 1 Folenisa 1

Matchday 10
Toldedo/Findlay Oilers 1 Oak Chapel 0
Folenisa 1 Al-Digoshi 0
3B's and K 1 Golden Discus 1

Division 2 Pts W D L GF:GA GD Status
1. Toldedo/Findlay Oilers 24 7 3 0 17:6 11 Champions
2. Golden Discus 14 4 2 4 15:15 0
3. Folenisa 13 2 7 1 13:11 2
4. Oak Chapel 11 2 5 3 10:12 -2
5. 3B's and K 9 1 6 3 9:9 0
6. Al-Digoshi 6 1 3 6 4:15 -11

OOC: Premiership playoffs coming in a while

Cockbill Street

06-06-2005, 20:08

1731 Season

Commander's Cup

First Round

KI Lanthanate - Izh'no'got K'druz'ba 2-1
Upperborough FC - Bear Crossing 4-3
Steinlager Aargrogah - Granite CA 1-2
AC Swyton - Li'gzoh'akh Roh'nidh'ba 7-8 on penalties, score aet: 3-3. Score 90 mins: 3-3
G'ch'perykh Irgo'ba - Rith'chazh Irgo'ba 1-0
Zha'pach'goh Irgo'ba - CA Permanganate 1-3
Vimesbairn Cricket FC - Chard'hazh Irgo'ba 8-9 on penalties, score aet: 1-1. Score 90 mins: 1-1
SC Firm - Toon Eagles 3-2
Birchwood FC - FC of 1698 0-2
Hin'drokhi K'druz'ba - Chapham Rovers 3-2
Sto'kh'darakha Roh'nidh'ba - Lin'du'goor K'druz'ba 6-4 aet, score 90 mins: 4-4
A'zha'nith K'druz'ba - FC Quagnell 3-2
Lyttlewood - Dozh'gah K'druz'ba 4-1
Twiddlehampton Town - U'ruth'niki K'druz'ba 2-0
Petrolite - SK Alpine 3-1
SK Berget - Keynesville 1-4
Lindegard FK - U'dh'gazh'dukh K'druz'ba 3-5
Ridley Athletic - Point/Grunt AC 1-2
Goosebury Athletic - Zakh'lith K'druz'ba 3-4
A'grah'wah K'druz'ba - Freetown FC 1-2

Second Round

Laf'goh'lith K'druz'ba - Freetown FC 2-0
G'ch'perykh Irgo'ba - Grakh'nakh K'druz'ba 0-3
Twiddlehampton Town - Granite CA 2-1
Zakh'lith K'druz'ba - KI Lanthanate 0-2 (easy win for Lanthanate, just as it should be in the second round)
A'zha'nith K'druz'ba - K'haz'bak K'druz'ba 1-3
SC Firm - U'dh'gazh'dukh K'druz'ba 2-5
Chesham Rangers - Hin'drokhi K'druz'ba 4-1
Petrolite - Upperborough FC 7-6 on penalties, score aet: 1-1. Score 90 mins: 1-1 (Upperborough couldn't capitalise on their chances, and lost the crucial seventh penalty)
Sto'kh'darakha Roh'nidh'ba - Keynesville 2-1
Harewood FC - CA Permanganate 2-0 aet, score 90 mins: 0-0 (Harewood survived a scare - clearly not expecting the Karela-esque 4-4-2 that Permanganate lined up in, too used to the Takil Cup)
Likh'gokh K'druz'ba - Rizh'peith K'druz'ba 3-0 (dismal from the league holders, as they were thoroughly outplayed by Likh'gokh, the ageing Barry Alphonso scoring two goals)
Li'gzoh'akh Roh'nidh'ba - Jotneheim Mountains AFC 6-4 on penalties, score aet: 1-1. Score 90 mins: 1-1 (the biggest casualty so far in the round - the Mountains just couldn't score more than one goal and failed to impress)
Vimesbairn Athletic - Point/Grunt AC 1-0
FC of 1698 - Lyttlewood 1-0
R'dhuz'lith K'druz'ba - Chard'hazh Irgo'ba 1-3 (a lacklustre R'dhuz'lith came down to Chard'hazh, admittedly one of the better dwarf teams, but still)
Vimesbairn United - Roegrow Athletic 0-2 (United still can't piece a sequence of games together - another disappointing match against survivors Roegrow)

Third Round

Li'gzoh'akh Roh'nidh'ba - Petrolite 3-2 aet, score 90 mins: 2-2 (Li'gzoh'akh have to use more than 90 minutes yet again, but decide the match in extra time)
Chesham Rangers - FC of 1698 3-2
Likh'gokh K'druz'ba - Harewood FC 0-2 (Harewood still haven't conceded a goal, and impressed in the match with the Rizh'peith killers - they're favourites to win the cup)
K'haz'bak K'druz'ba - Sto'kh'darakha Roh'nidh'ba 2-1
Vimesbairn Athletic - Laf'goh'lith K'druz'ba 1-0
Twiddlehampton Town - Roegrow Athletic 1-2
U'dh'gazh'dukh K'druz'ba - Grakh'nakh K'druz'ba 5-3 on penalties, score aet: 1-1. Score 90 mins: 1-1 (Grakh'nakh, after a good cup run, were beaten by the relegated U'dh'gazh'dukh - who looked better this season and were looking to go straight up again)
KI Lanthanate - Chard'hazh Irgo'ba 0-2 (a shocker! Lanthanate really has weakened)

Quarter-Finals

Vimesbairn Athletic - Chesham Rangers 2-1
Harewood FC - Li'gzoh'akh Roh'nidh'ba 5-0 (Harewood FC: Three games - three wins - goal difference 9-0. Nuff said)
K'haz'bak K'druz'ba - U'dh'gazh'dukh K'druz'ba 3-2 (a closely fought and entertaining game ended with a fine K'haz'bak strike five minutes from time from Ian Kerr)
Chard'hazh Irgo'ba - Roegrow Athletic 3-4 (Chard'hazh' improbable run came to an end as Roegrow put four goals past them - on what was said to be a "good pitch" by Roegrow supporters)

Semi-Finals

Harewood FC - Roegrow Athletic 3-0
1-0 Orr 19, 2-0 Axehacker 39, 3-0 Pickup 44

Four games, four wins, 12-0. Harewood's statistics for the cup this year should scare most opponents, especially K'haz'bak, whose team isn't exactly the strongest in the Compound League any more. Today's match was a relatively simple affair, which was over by the first half.

K'haz'bak K'druz'ba - Vimesbairn Athletic 3-1
1-0 Ivarsson 7, 1-1 Ramirez 14 pen, 2-1 Spearwielder 71, 3-1 Kerr 88

Despite the 3-1 scoreline, this match was close and tense to the very end. Athletic dominated possession, but couldn't get decent crosses in for their striker Ramirez to head in, as K'haz'bak were good in their own third of the pitch. Swift counter-attacks gave them a final they could hardly have dreamed of when they started their campaign - their first Cup final in eleven attempts.

Final

Harewood FC - K'haz'bak K'druz'ba 2-1
1-0 Orr 49, 1-1 Kerr 60, 2-1 Orr 80
Vimesbairn National Stadium, attendance: 84,172

Interest in Streetian football still isn't on top, but the 80-odd thousands that did meet in the National Stadium got to watch an excellent game of football. Two sides that were more closely matched on the pitch than on paper turned out a very good contest, as K'haz'bak put the pressure on early. Harewood hung on for the 0-0 draw at half-time, though, and used their stamina to come back in the second half - with Tony Orr scoring two beautiful goals to cap off a great season with Harewood's first title in five years - amazing for a team that's been so consistently in the top.

Compound League

Highlights

Matchday 1:

Rizh'peith K'druz'ba - KI Lanthanate 5-0
1-0 Martínez 22, 2-0 Martínez 28 pen, 3-0 Spearthrower 41, 4-0 Martínez 79, 5-0 Steinsson 82

It was going to be a long season for Lanthanate, and it started with Rizh'peith continuing their form from last season. The 5-0 demolition wasn't one goal too little, as Rizh'peith scored goals at free will against an ageing Lanthanate goalkeeper, Grorgrunter. Zack Martínez opened with a hat-trick, just to get into the mood of the Compound League, as Rizh'peith eased to the top of the table. Meanwhile, Harewood gave up two points in a 1-1 draw at Point/Grunt, poor for a team expected to challenge for the title.

Matchday 2:

Vimesbairn United - Jotneheim Mountains AFC 3-2
0-1 Tudgay 19 og, 1-1 Manoni 26, 2-1 Wallett 45+2, 2-2 Astin 55, 3-2 Manoni 72

Two goals from Rod Manoni was the difference as United rebuilt from a disappointing start, while the Mountains continued their struggle with one point from the first two games. In a closely fought match, the Mountains were dominant in the first half, with a few massive chances being missed by Thomas Boeing in front of the United keeper Obsidian, who had a great game. The 2-1 goal from Frank Wallett just before the end of the first half turned the game, though, and Vimesbairn were the best in the second half, despite Marcus Astin's 2-2 equaliser ten minutes into the half.

Matchday 7:

Jotneheim Mountains AFC - Point/Grunt AC 5-1
1-0 Boeing 29, 2-0 Boeing 37, 2-1 Anhydrite 40, 3-1 Boeing 55, 4-1 Bingk 72, 5-1 Euclase 84

A Jotneheim team desperate for a win in order to avoid being completely lost against the four dwarf sides on top of the league against a Point/Grunt side that had surprised positively, with two important away victories as they were placed ninth in the table. However, the match was completely one-sided, as Point/Grunt imploded against better opposition. As all the teams in the top lost - Rizh'peith with their second in a row with 0-1 against Vimesbairn United, Jotneheim closed the gap to one point and jumped up to second place, while Point/Grunt fell to twelfth.

Matchday 8:

Harewood FC - Jotneheim Mountains AFC 0-2
0-1 Bingk 18, 0-2 Boeing 76

Two assists from Marcus Astin and a goal each from the striker pairing saw Jotneheim take a surprisingly comfortable away victory at Harewood, propelling them up into first place as Rizh'peith lost points in a bore 0-0 draw with R'dhuz'lith. Harewood lacked the killer instinct in front of goal, having had plenty of chances to score.

Matchday 9:

Chesham Rangers - Laf'goh'lith K'druz'ba 2-1
1-0 Clayton 8, 2-0 Peterson 48, 2-1 Blod 77

Chesham Rangers continued their moderately amazing run with seven games unbeaten to charge into second place, holing out for a 2-1 win over Laf'goh'lith K'druz'ba despite a massive attack from the visitors. In all fairness, the visitors probably deserved the point, having had a penalty appeal turned down with minutes to go. In the meantime, Jotneheim managed to lose 0-3 at home to Lanthanate, crashing into third place - but the table was closer than ever, with the top nine teams within four points.

Matchday 10:

Vimesbairn Athletic - Jotneheim Mountains AFC 3-2
1-0 Ramírez 20, 2-0 Carew 26 pen, 2-1 Ward 49, 2-2 Law 56, 3-2 al-Axewielder 79

Vimesbairn Athletic showed remarkable fighting spirit in a close, tense encounter at the VCG. Athletic, languishing in eighth place in the table, required a win to stay in the title fight, and despite their defence being found lacking on occasions, their wingback Geraint Carew made up for it when he slotted in a penalty to give them 2-0, and then raided up and with a nice 1-2 pass with Irene Miller gave the scoring break for Juan Maria al-Axewielder near the end of the match.

Matchday 11:

Vimesbairn Athletic - Vimesbairn United 2-3
0-1 Manoni 30, 1-1 Canning 49, 1-2 Santiago 59, 1-3 Tudgay 84, 2-3 Ramírez 89

Hugo Ramírez missed a ton of chances as Vimesbairn Athletic gave away the chance to become table-toppers. He only redeemed himself with minutes to spare of the Vimesbairn derby, but by then it was too late, as United rode away with three crucial points to jump from eleventh to seventh. Harewood, who endured a 1-3 loss at Roegrow Athletic, fell into the relegation zone, while R'dhuz'lith and Rizh'peith broke away with victories.

Matchday 13:

Rizh'peith K'druz'ba - Harewood FC 2-3
0-1 Saggers 18, 0-2 McLavish 41, 1-2 Martínez 55, 1-3 J Goldaxe og 81, 2-3 Martínez 88

Two goals from Zack Martínez couldn't save Rizh'peith as their hold on the league title grew ever weaker. Harewood, relegation strugglers before this match, had all of a sudden jumped to tied seventh place with Lanthanate, only two points behind Rizh'peith, in an insanely close league. Only one thing seemed certain - Point/Grunt, with eight points, were going down.

Matchday 15:

Rizh'peith K'druz'ba - Vimesbairn Athletic 1-4
1-0 Nicholson 7, 1-1 Devine 19, 1-2 Carew 37 pen, 1-3 Ramírez 55, 1-4 Ramírez 81

It started well for Rizh'peith - who needed a win to keep up with R'dhuz'lith on top of the table. Athletic were languishing at the bottom after a 0-3 loss to Roegrow on matchday 13, but were looking to bounce back, and in what a way they did it. Geraint Devine equalised off a corner, and his namesake Carew then notched up a penalty shot for the Athletic, who eventually ran away with the match. In other news, R'dhuz'lith managed a 1-0 victory away at Grakh'nakh, extending their league lead to five points, ahead of Harewood, who four weeks ago were in the relegation zone.

Matchday 16:

R'dhuz'lith K'druz'ba - Jotneheim Mountains AFC 1-0
1-0 Stubbs 71

A boring 1-0 match, many would have said about this match. Not Kelse Howe, the Ascendant R'dhuz'lith goalkeeper, however, as he kept out four good shots and gave the starting goal kick to the counter-attack that Darren Stubbs scored the only goal of the match on, a blistering strike from 25 metres. The win extended R'dhuz'lith's lead to seven points, although a massive chasing pack where just waiting for the slip-up.

Matchday 19:

Likh'gokh K'druz'ba - Harewood FC 3-1
1-0 Axewielder 18, 1-1 Orr 37, 2-1 Lyku 81, 3-1 Wilson 87

A late rally from Likh'gokh saw them take all three points in a close encounter which both teams had to win to have a theoretical chance of catching the rampant R'dhuz'lith. Harewood were closest, trailing by seven points, and dominated for eighty minutes. Unfortunately, this wasn't a rugby match, and when Syku Lyku hammered in a free kick from 30 yards, the match turned on its head. The last ten minutes was wallbashing from Likh'gokh, who could easily have won by more. However, R'dhuz'lith also lost, leaving a glimmer of excitement in the title battle.

Matchday 20:

Vimesbairn United - Rizh'peith K'druz'ba 0-4
0-1 Succinite 21, 0-2 Spearwielder 37, 0-3 Martínez 40, 0-4 Martínez 55

Not even Obsidian could manage to save Vimesbairn as they crashed to a whimpering 0-4 defeat at home to Rizh'peith, who had a last assault on R'dhuz'lith's massive league lead as they attempted to assemble a good goal difference against hapless Vimesbairn United, who were coming dangerously close to the relegation.

Matchday 21:

R'dhuz'lith K'druz'ba - Rizh'peith K'druz'ba 0-0

Another massive game from Kelse Howe as R'dhuz'lith holed out for one point against the main challengers. Rizh'peith's striker George Nicholson bombarded Howe with shots, but they just wouldn't go in, and R'dhuz'lith could concentrate on whupping the poorer sides. Surprisingly, Grakh'nakh were closest, trailing by six points, but the distance looked big.

Matchday 23:

R'dhuz'lith K'druz'ba - Harewood FC 2-2
0-1 Orr 18, 0-2 McLavish 39, 1-2 Ure 58, 2-2 Heimfoething 88

Harewood were helplessly out of the title race and had to settle for the cup, but they could still play good football, and they showed it in this match. Leading 2-0 at half-time, only a superdwarf effort from the visitors tugged them back into the game, 40-year-old player-coach Olaf Heimfoething putting himself on the pitch and scoring the crucial goal two minutes from time. Thus, they still had a six-point lead.

Matchday 24:

Vimesbairn United - Vimesbairn Athletic 5-1
1-0 Manoni 18, 2-0 Manoni 33, 3-0 Manoni 44, 4-0 Santiago 49, 5-0 Manoni 79, 5-1 Ramírez 90+1

Rod Manoni finally came good...about twenty-three games too late. A massive victory, with Manoni scoring four goals, was a good consolation after an otherwise miserable season for United. The ageing Manoni put out an excellent performance - one of about three this season - as he propelled himself to fourth-place in the top-scorers list, seemingly from out of nowhere. In the meantime, Rizh'peith grabbed their last chance, winning 4-1 over Chesham to close the gap at the top to five points - it still looked unlikely that they would win, but not impossible.

Matchday 25:

Vimesbairn Athletic - R'dhuz'lith K'druz'ba 2-2
1-0 Hall 19, 2-0 Talbot 41, 2-1 Puttick 72, 2-2 Heimfoething 80

Yet again, R'dhuz'lith came back to create drama, and yet again it was Olaf Heimfoething who did it. Athletic - fighting against relegation, of all things - led 2-0 at half-time, and made some substitutions to hole out for a win. Instead, Heimfoething brought himself on, showed brilliance with the passing foot, and a late free-kick gave R'dhuz'lith a 2-2 draw. Rizh'peith grabbed the chance, winning 4-2 at hapless Point/Grunt (who were doomed with five games to spare), and closed the gap to three points.

Matchday 26:

Harewood FC - Rizh'peith K'druz'ba 1-2
0-1 Nicholson 71, 0-2 Nicholson 80, 1-2 Orr 88

A magnificent effort, away at a team who were still in NSFA contention and who had tied the champions only a couple of weeks before - only it didn't matter. Two goals from Nicholson were in vain as R'dhuz'lith holed out to take a 3-2 victory over K'haz'bak in the dying minutes, Olaf Heimfoething yet again scoring the last-gasp winner. R'dhuz'lith only lost two games in the entire league, Kelse Howe undoubtedly their best player, as he only conceded 26 goals - only beaten by Grakh'nakh's keeper Sam Peterson, who conceded 22. However - R'dhuz'lith, who were twelfth in the league last year, had completed the incredible recovery.

Vimesbairn Athletic - Roegrow Athletic 2-0
1-0 McLavish 11, 2-0 Womble 29

Two goals in the first half did it for the home Athletic, who survived a scare as they moved ahead of Jotneheim on the final matchday. Niall McLavish scored after a beautiful left-wing move, while Steven Womble headed in a cross from a Hugo Ramírez free kick. All in all, it was a nice finish to an otherwise disappointing season for the home side.

Final Table

R'dhuz'lith K'druz'ba 26 14 10 2 41-26 52 Champions
Rizh'peith K'druz'ba 26 15 4 7 48-28 49
Grakh'nakh K'druz'ba 26 13 8 5 38-22 47
Roegrow Athletic 26 13 3 10 36-26 42
Likh'gokh K'druz'ba 26 12 4 10 33-34 40
Harewood FC 26 10 7 9 37-33 37
Vimesbairn United 26 10 5 11 32-34 35
K'haz'bak K'druz'ba 26 10 5 11 39-46 35
Chesham Rangers 26 10 4 12 34-41 34
KI Lanthanate 26 8 8 10 35-37 32
Vimesbairn Athletic 26 8 7 11 31-32 31
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Jotneheim Mountains AFC 26 8 6 12 43-43 30 Relegation Qualifiers
Laf'goh'lith K'druz'ba 26 8 4 14 36-47 28 Relegation Qualifiers
Point/Grunt AC 26 3 5 18 30-64 14 Relegation Qualifiers

Top scorers

Thomas Boeing, Jotneheim Mountains AFC 19
Leigh McCann, Grakh'nakh K'druz'ba 18
Tony Orr, Harewood FC 18
Anwar Blod, Laf'goh'lith K'druz'ba 17
Rod Manoni, Vimesbairn United 17
George Nicholson, Rizh'peith K'druz'ba 16
Ian Kerr, K'haz'bak K'druz'ba 15
Syku Lykex, Roegrow Athletic 15
Roman Bingk, Jotneheim Mountains AFC 14
Hugo Ramirez, Vimesbairn Athletic 14
Olivia Peterson, Chesham Rangers 13
Darren Stubbs, R'dhuz'lith K'druz'ba 12
Barry Alphonso, Likh'gokh K'druz'ba 11
Zack Martínez, Rizh'peith K'druz'ba 11
Sean Masaki, Point/Grunt AC 11
Edward Clarke, Roegrow Athletic 11
Donald Ure, R'dhuz'lith K'druz'ba 10

Human Premiership

The surprise of the season were FC 1698, eighth in the qualifiers last year and cup winners, who had seven successive losses from the start of the season and were perched below the line - including some pretty embarrassing drubbings, 2-6 at Swyton and 0-5 at Lyttlewood. At the top, however, it was close and tight, Lindegard looking to break away just before the summer break but then losing the next match. After it, though, they won three straight matches, with 2-1 over Swyton and Toon Eagles and 4-2 over Chapham Rovers. That gave them a five-point lead over Upperborough, which they clung onto - despite a poor record - until matchday 25, when Upperborough took a 2-1 win away at Lindegard. However, an Upperborough loss to Twiddlehampton Town away stirred things up further, as there were four teams within three points fighting for promotion spots. Upperborough lost again the next week, with 1-2 at Goosebury Athletic, and were suddenly challenged for second place by Lyttlewood, while Lindegard earned a three-point win with a 3-2 away win over the Toon Eagles. However, FC of 1698 - so woefully out of form all season - suddenly found it, winning 4-0 over the league leaders on matchday 28 to send themselves up into midtable - while Lyttlewood took the league lead with a 3-1 away win over Upperborough, who now needed wins from the last two games. They managed the first, winning 2-0 over Swyton, and with both Lindegard and Lyttlewood losing that meant three teams were tied on 49 points - and guaranteed promotion qualifiers, as Twiddlehampton in fourth could no longer keep up the pressure. Meanwhile, Birchwood and Toon Eagles needed victories in the relegation battle, while Freetown - the most dangerously placed, two points above the line - needed an away point at third-placed Lindegard to survive. That they managed - with a 3-2 win - sending Lindegard definitely down from the top, while Birchwood's 3-2 win over the Cricketers was in vain. As both Lyttlewood and Lindegard lost, Upperborough could take a comfortable win, sending the Toon Eagles down in last place with a 2-1 victory.

Upperborough FC 30 15 7 8 63-44 52 Promotion Qualifiers
Lyttlewood 30 14 7 9 62-52 49 Promotion Qualifiers
Lindegard FK 30 15 4 11 53-49 49 Promotion Qualifiers
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Keynesville 30 13 7 10 68-56 46
Twiddlehampton Town 30 13 6 11 64-62 45
Goosebury Athletic 30 12 8 10 55-61 44
FC Quagnell 30 12 7 11 55-50 43
FC of 1698 30 14 1 15 55-60 43
AC Swyton 30 12 6 12 61-49 42
Vimesbairn Cricket FC 30 11 7 12 67-57 40
Ridley Athletic 30 11 7 12 60-56 40
Chapham Rovers 30 10 8 12 63-63 38
Freetown FC 30 10 6 14 53-64 36
Bear Crossing 30 6 16 8 55-63 34
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Birchwood FC 30 9 7 14 53-76 34 Relegated
Toon Eagles 30 9 4 17 52-77 31 Relegated

D'gaiz'nigh K'druz'ba B'zugda'hiara

Izh'no'got broke away with two important wins just before the summer break to take a four-point lead, as Kieran Rabalais' club U'dh'gazh'dukh crumbled near the holiday. However, they were still second, in a league which seemed hopeless to predict. However, Izh'no'got kept themselves at the top, while U'dh'gazh'dukh fell to third place after some hopeless results including a 2-3 home defeat by Rith'chazh. Hin'drokhi and, surprisingly, G'ch'perykh, struggled for survival, having lost too many games. With three games remaining, they were nine points adrift of the league title, and struggling to achieve one of the top three places that would give qualifiers for next year's compound league. They also lost their next match, which meant Izh'no'got could secure their first league title in thirteen years. U'dh'gazh'dukh won their next two games however, meaning that they were promoted despite having a bye match - Dozh'gah needed a 20-goal win to catch up. Meanwhile, G'ch'perykh and Sto'kh'darakha went down after poor showings, while Li'gzoh'akh failed to take their last chance away at Chard'hazh - losing 2-4 - and went down as well. Only two teams came back up, as the league would be contracted to 14 teams: Path'nie Roh'nidh'ba, coming back after six years in lower leagues, and Y'rith'kah Irgo'ba.

Izh'no'got K'druz'ba 28 18 5 5 74-52 59 Promotion Qualifiers
Rith'chazh Irgo'ba 28 15 3 10 59-56 48 Promotion Qualifiers
U'dh'gazh'dukh K'druz'ba 28 13 7 8 59-40 46 Promotion Qualifiers
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Zha'pach'goh Irgo'ba 28 14 2 12 71-71 44
Zakh'lith K'druz'ba 28 12 7 9 57-49 43
U'ruth'niki K'druz'ba 28 13 4 11 67-59 43
Dozh'gah K'druz'ba 28 13 4 11 52-58 43
Chard'hazh Irgo'ba 28 9 12 7 55-47 39
Lin'du'goor K'druz'ba 28 11 4 13 47-59 37
A'grah'wah K'druz'ba 28 8 10 10 66-66 34
A'zha'nith K'druz'ba 28 8 9 11 63-65 33
Hin'drokhi K'druz'ba 28 9 5 14 61-61 32
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Li'gzoh'akh Roh'nidh'ba 28 7 9 12 39-51 30 Relegated
Sto'kh'darakha Roh'nidh'ba 28 7 7 14 55-68 28 Relegated
G'ch'perykh Irgo'ba 28 6 6 16 44-67 24 Relegated

Aargrogah Advanced League

The Advanced League was predicted to be close and tight, but instead became one of the most uneven leagues of the entire year, as Permanganate ran away with it early on and stayed on top. With two rounds of matches left, the only excitement was whether Steinlager or Petrolite would have to play off, although theoretically Permanaganate could be caught by Granite at the top. However, with a 4-3 win over Firm, Permanganate secured that wouldn't happen - while Steinlager swamped Petrolite 4-1 in their meeting, jumping up into sixth place and staying there. SK Berget secured the third qualifier spot.

CA Permanganate 24 14 3 7 58-37 45 Promotion Qualifiers
Granite CA 24 13 5 6 64-50 44 Promotion Qualifiers
SK Berget 24 11 3 10 51-52 36 Promotion Qualifiers
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SK Alpine 24 9 3 12 46-63 30
SC Firm 24 8 5 11 62-58 29
Steinlager Aargrogah 24 7 7 10 39-44 28
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Petrolite 24 7 4 13 44-60 25 Aargrogah Play-offs

Promotion Qualifiers:

Upperborough's promotion hopes were ruined after the first match, where they suffered a 1-2 defeat at the hands of Lyttlewood, while Jotneheim had high hopes of staying up after beating Berget 5-2 in Group A. In Group B, Lindegard surprisingly beat Laf'goh'lith 3-2, Anwar Blod's two goals to no avail, while Rith'chazh poured five goals against hapless Permanganate, who had eased through their league only to be found out at the highest level. Meanwhile in Group C, Point/Grunt escaped with a lucky 3-3 draw with U'dh'gazh'dukh, and Granite won 2-1 over Izh'no'got, meaning that U'dh'gazh'dukh were favourites to promote as they now had an out-of-form Izh'no'got and a weak Granite to face.

On matchday 2, Jotneheim continued their march, winning 2-0 over Lyttlewood, meaning that they'd saved their place unless they lost their match against Upperborough by three goals. In Group B, Laf'goh'lith took a fearsome revenege, thumping Rith'chazh 5-1 to go top of the group with all teams on three points, but with Laf'goh'lith as handsome favourites, having Permanganate left to play. And in group C, Granite were easily beaten 3-1 by Point/Grunt, while Izh'no'got sprung another surprise by beating U'dh'gazh'dukh 2-0 and leaving them out of the running. Kieran Rabalais announced himself available for transfer after the match, and it later became clear that Roegrow Athletic would secure the services of the Starblaydi defensive midfielder.

The last matchday saw Jotneheim thump Upperborough by 4-0, qualifying for next year's Compound League in style with a goal difference of 11-2, while Laf'goh'lith spoiled their chances of staying up with a 2-4 loss to Permanganate. Rith'chazh Irgo'ba took the chance with a fine 3-1 win over Lindegard. In Group C, Point/Grunt saved their place for another year, winning 1-0 with a Sean Masaki goal with ten minutes to spare over Izh'no'got in the final match to secure another year in the Compound - surprising after an altogether dismal season where they racked together fourteen points in the league.

Promotion Qualifiers - Group A P W D L GF-GAPts
Jotneheim Mountains AFC 3 3 0 0 11-2 9
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Lyttlewood 3 1 0 2 3-5 3
SK Berget 3 1 0 2 5-8 3
Upperborough FC 3 1 0 2 3-7 3

Promotion Qualifiers - Group B P W D L GF-GAPts
Rith'chazh Irgo'ba 3 2 0 1 9-7 6 Promoted
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CA Permanganate 3 2 0 1 6-8 6
Laf'goh'lith K'druz'ba 3 1 0 2 9-8 3 Relegated
Lindegard FK 3 1 0 2 6-7 3

Promotion Qualifiers - Group C P W D L GF-GAPts
Point/Grunt AC 3 2 1 0 7-4 7
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U'dh'gazh'dukh K'druz'ba 3 1 1 1 5-6 4
Izh'no'got K'druz'ba 3 1 0 2 3-3 3
Granite CA 3 1 0 2 4-6 3

Foreigner Report:

Gaian Ascendancy: Kelse Howe, R'dhuz'lith K'druz'ba: Only twenty-six goals conceded in one season, second lowest in the league, and made some match-saving performances as R'dhuz'lith holed out with ten draws - the most in the league. Undoubtedly Goalkeeper of the Year.
Sean Masaki, Point/Grunt AC: Eleven goals in the debut season, though they were in a lost cause as the rest of the team failed to turn up at times. However, a saving grace came in the Promotion Qualifiers, where Masaki scored four goals as Point/Grunt saved their place. However, he left for Chesham Rangers after the season.

Bedistan: Zack Martínez, Rizh'peith K'druz'ba: Another brilliant season, though this time a bit more inconsistent as Rizh'peith fell into second place. Still, with Sarah Cawdron going into more of an assistant-manager role, Martínez could take up his usual place at left wing - in style.
Ryan Talbot, Vimesbairn Athletic: Continues his improvement year by year. Played a brilliant game against Roegrow Athletic when the chips were down and Vimesbairn had to win, controlling the Roegrow striker Lykex completely.
Gina Zamboni, Grakh'nakh K'druz'ba: Grakh'nakh invisibly made their way into third place, with Gina Zamboni playing a large part in that. She seemed to be everywhere in the back four, tackling ferociously, and she was one of the main reasons Grakh'nakh only conceded 22 goals.
Tony Orr, Harewood FC: Eighteen goals and third in the top-scorer list, however, there were chances in crucial matches that went begging, and Orr should have scored more than the eighteen to grab the Golden Boot. Still a healthy season.

Bettia: Geraint Carew, Vimesbairn Athletic: Eased cool on the pitch, as shown by the promotion to regular penalty-taker over Hugo Ramirez. However, he has to take the blame for some of the Athletic's poor performances, and hopefully he can improve by 1732.

Chicanada: Predence Loeri, Grakh'nakh K'druz'ba: The creative force behind Grakh'nakh's third place. Lovely passing, and although suspended for many matches near the end of the season owing to yellow cards, Loeri still had a major impact.

Druida: Trevor Wilson, Likh'gokh K'druz'ba: Another Druid season. Druid means mediocre, by the way. Although Likh'gokh finished fifth, no one really cared, and there was a resigned air about the entire club.

Fmjphoenix: Hugo Ramírez, Vimesbairn Athletic: With only 14 goals, Ramírez disappointed many Athletic fans, especially with an awful late-season which yielded one goal in the last nine games - a pointless 1-5 consolation goal in the Vimesbairn derby. Nevertheless, Ramírez continued his quest to get a Streetian passport, and received it at the end of the season.

Krytenia: Gail Castro, Grakh'nakh K'druz'ba: Thoroughly decent season in the back line at Grakh'nakh, one of the big foreigner-clubs (also hosting Zamboni and Loeri). Tackled well and did her job, nothing outstanding though.

Lethislavania: Thomas Boeing, Jotneheim Mountains AFC: Nineteen goals redeemed a horrible team season for the Mountains, who recorded their worst-ever league position with twelfth place. Nevertheless, Boeing seemed to create goal-scoring chances out of nothing, and was also top-scorer in the promotion qualifiers, with five goals in three games.

Nedalia: Anwar Blod, Laf'goh'lith K'druz'ba: Blod couldn't save the club this time around, as they fell from tenth to thirteenth place before losing two matches in the promotion qualifiers to fall into the D'gaiz'nigh. However, seventeen goals means that many Compound League clubs are keen to secure his signature, KI Lanthanate being the favourite.

Nova Britannicus: Marcus Astin, Jotneheim Mountains AFC: Invisible for half the season. Granted, he made some lovely assists, and when on form he ruled the right wing - however, when out of form, he was a defensive liability.

Rejistania: Syku Lyku, Likh'gokh K'druz'ba: Nine goals, probably good for a Rejistani striker, but his main task was to set up an ageing Barry Alphonso - which he did well. Lyku was an integral part of the fifth-placed team.
Syku Lykex, Roegrow Athletic: Fifteen goals and fourth place in the league - the only thing the Grass Patch longed for was NSFA football. That they didn't get, owing to Harewood's woeful league performance and a 0-3 loss in the Harewood Ground in a semi-final match. However, Lykex was pleased with being part of a team that scored goals, although he found himself with the back to his own goal more often than not as Roegrow were outplayed - but not outscored - time and again.

Sarzonia: Barry Alphonso, Likh'gokh K'druz'ba: The newly crowned World Cup champion seemed to really act his age now - granted, he scored eleven goals, but at times he didn't seem that keen to run and tap in crosses any more.

Sjwitz: Roman Bingk, Jotneheim Mountains AFC: Fourteen goals - not bad for the second-highest scoring striker of the club. However, Bingk still had to endure the embarrassment of qualifier matches - where they won all three to survive another season.

Starblaydia: Alejo Cuevo, KI Lanthanate: The central midfielder continues to improve, and despite another midtable performance by Lanthanate, Cuevo has established himself as one of the better midfielders in the league. It's not his fault Lanthanate's strikers can't score - one of the reasons Anwar Blod was so badly needed at the club.
Mercutio, Point/Grunt AC: The young Starblaydi was actually one of the better players at Point/Grunt, along with Ascendant Masaki, as the two scored 20 of Point/Grunt's 30 goals - however, the other nine disappointed thoroughly, and there were rumours that Mercutio wanted a transfer.
Keiran Rabalais, U'dh'gazh'dukh K'druz'ba: The defensive midfielder tried, but it was altogether a disappointing season in the D'gaiz'nigh for U'dh'gazh'dukh. Third place, and then being denied promotion by a loss to Izh'no'got, meant that Rabalais' patience with the club had ended. Roegrow Athletic later secured his services.
Reynaldo, Laf'goh'lith K'druz'ba: Another one who had to endure relegation, Reynaldo disappointed in the eleven appearances he got on the left wing for Laf'goh'lith. His dribblings more often than not came to nothing on strong opposition defenders, but he showed good will to train, and a bit more physical strength would help the Starblaydi no end.
Juan Santiago, Vimesbairn United: Not such a stunning season as the last one, but three assists and a goal in the last Vimesbairn derby and United finishing ahead of Athletic in the table meant that most sins were forgotten. The right winger was involved with most of United's attacking efforts, and his crosses were second to none in the league.

Turori: Christian Briyjao, Roegrow Athletic: The right winger was perhaps Roegrow's best player, although that didn't say much - it was the Roegrow collective that managed a Cup semi-final and fourth place in the league. Briyjao, however, was a head above the rest with fine passes and 100 % passion for the team.
Niauo Yidiea, Chesham Rangers: Reasonable season from Chesham's only foreigner (excluding half-Druid William Roberts), did his job, cleared up the left side, and recorded five yellow cards that resulted in him missing the last match of the season. However, not bad.

Hall of Fame
League Winners Cup Winners Cup Finalists Human Champs Dwarf Champs Troll Champs
1718 U'dh'gazh'dukh K Chapham R Izh'no'got K Lanthanate
1719 Vimesbairn U Swyton R'dhuz'lith K Lanthanate
1720 Jotneheim MAFC Lindegard G'ch'perykh I Steinlager
1721 Harewood Vimesbairn U Vimesbairn A Swyton Zakh'lith K Permanganate
1722 Jotneheim MAFC Vimesbairn U Vimesbairn A Upperborough G'ch'perykh I Point/Grunt
1723 R'dhuz'lith K Likh'gokh K Lanthanate Swyton U'dh'gazh'dukh K Permanganate
1724 Lanthanate Harewood Path'nie R Chesham R Likh'gokh K Dichromate
1725 Lanthanate R'dhuz'lith K Vimesbairn U Keynesville Grakh'nakh K Permanganate
1726 Harewood Harewood Laf'goh'lith K FC 1698 U'dh'gazh'dukh K Petrolite
1727 Jotneheim MAFC Roegrow A Jotneheim MAFC Upperborough Zakh'lith K Point/Grunt
1728 Rizh'peith K Jotneheim MAFC Rizh'peith K Upperborough Chard'hazh I Petrolite
1729 Vimesbairn A Vimesbairn U Vimesbairn A Roegrow A Chard'hazh I Petrolite
1730 Rizh'peith K FC 1698 Laf'goh'lith K Upperborough Rith'chazh I Point/Grunt
1731 R'dhuz'lith K Harewood K'haz'bak K Upperborough Izh'no'got K Permanganate

(OOC: If anyone has problems with the transfers, contact me)

Spruitland

07-06-2005, 00:36

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FC Albertine take the double

First Division Season 3

Pl W D L For Ag GD Pts
FC Albertine 34 25 6 3 77 24 53 81
Thiel United 34 20 6 8 56 33 23 66
RFC Godiva 34 19 9 6 58 37 21 66
Noordlo Rovers 34 19 5 10 68 47 21 62
Lepus FC 34 13 13 8 59 40 19 52
Sporting Mayo 34 12 16 6 50 35 15 52
Veger United 34 13 9 12 45 42 3 48
FC Tigue 34 13 7 14 54 63 -9 46
Sativa Stoners 34 12 9 13 49 51 -2 45
New Brux FC 34 13 5 16 45 57 -12 44
RSC Joyce 34 10 14 10 30 44 -14 44
New Frigobox FC 34 10 10 14 55 54 1 40
Crill United 34 11 5 18 41 58 -17 38
Viss Athletic 34 8 13 13 42 49 -7 37
Fonstown Rovers 34 8 13 13 48 56 -8 37
Jonesville City 34 8 9 17 39 48 -9 33
FC Bazaar 34 6 9 19 35 63 -28 27 R
Valhove FC 34 3 8 23 31 81 -50 17 R

After a season in the crapper, FC Albertine is back, and how. The first ever Spruitland champions had a disastrous Season 2, but with Starblaydia legend Fabricio de Souza Lima as the new man in charge, they are now back where supporters feel they belong: at the top of the table.

In the first ‘full’ season in Spruitland league history, with 34 matches as opposed to last season’s 18 and a Spruit Cup to boot, it was a question of who would be able to deal best with the increased number of matches, and the answer is clear. Not only did FC Albertine win the First Division with a conclusive 15 point margin, they won the Cup as well, achieving a historic double.

The main challenge was expected to come from Sporting Mayo, but the defending champions struggled to maintain consistency throughout the season, alternating brilliance with mediocrity. This lack of consistency was most apparent on an offensive level. Mayo’s defense has been their strong point this season, with very few teams managing to defeat them.

But their attack often seemed to suffer from a creative drought which many people attribute to the transfer of Samson Trouwel to the Druid Premier League. An inability to press on at decisive moments left Sporting Mayo with a draw in almost half their games this season, and a total goal tally of 50 is too low for a team that wishes to be a title contender.

Bright point in all this is Mayo’s new striker, young Hypocrian Danny West, who scored 20 of those 50 goals, putting him in joint third place in the goalscorers list. After a slowish start West adapted well to his new team and his clinical finishing quickly made him a well known boogey man among Spruitland goalkeepers. His efficiency alone was not enough to overcome Mayo’s problems though, and it’s clear West’s goal tally suffered from an often mediocre midfield. But despite a below-expectations season, the Hypocrian international is not looking to leave his new team.

“I’m not someone who quits whenever things don’t go my way,” West said. “Yeah, we haven’t had the best season, and it’s obvious we need some reinforcements, especially on midfield, but the coach assured me that’s being taken care of. As long as it’s clear that we’ll be having a real shot at the title next season, I’m willing to stay.”

Thiel United in second and RFC Godiva in third place are no real surprises for anyone, but seeing Noordlo Rovers in fourth at the end of the season was not something many people would have expected. The newcomers had an impressive first season in the First Division, trademarked by an extremely potent wing-play.

Both Under-21 left winger Torsten Prins and right winger Carlo Nicols had a spectacular season for Noordlo. Nicols, scoring 17 goals this season, which makes him the highest scoring midfielder, is rumored to be the top name on the list of Sporting Mayo coach Dennis Friskin.

FC Bazaar and Valhove FC have the dubious honor of being the first teams to be relegated from the First Division. Bazaar struggled bravely in an attempt to avoid the drop but came up well short in the end, while Valhove seemed ready to embrace relegation before the season was half way.

Dirk Jools comfortably tops the goalscorers table after an impressive season. His first season half was absolutely sensational, and even though he slowed down a bit towards the end, his 28 goals in 34 games rightfully earns him the Man of the Season award.

Goalscorers:

Dirk Jools FC Albertine 28
Ben Thorsen Thiel United 21
Danny West (Hyp.) Sporting Mayo 20
Jan Wolters RFC Godiva 20
Jonas Horst Sativa Stoners 19
Juri Kocarov Lepus FC 18
Glenn Orshaegen Viss Athletic 18
Xavier Goethals FC Tigue 17
Reginald Blaauw New Frigobox FC 17
Carlo Nicols Noordlo Rovers 17

Awards:

Top goalscorer: Dirk Jools FC Albertine 28 goals
Man of the Season: Dirk Jools FC Albertine
Goalie of the Season: Johan Verbeek FC Albertine
Defender of the Season: Nico Van Dyck Thiel United
Midfielder of the Season: Carlo Nicols Noordlo Rovers
Forward of the Season: Dirk Jools FC Albertine
Manager of the Season: Fabricio de Souza Lima FC Albertine

All-Star Team of the Season:

GK Johan Verbeek FC Albertine
DR Fabiano Vos Sporting Mayo
DL Asa Noegel Sporting Mayo
DC Nico Van Dyck Thiel United
DC Nicolas Romeijn RFC Godiva
MR Carlo Nicols Noordlo Rovers
ML Balt Luyckx Thiel United
MC Frederic Juneau Sativa Stoners
MC Eduard Haacht FC Albertine
FC Dirk Jools FC Albertine
FC Danny West (Hyp) Sporting Mayo

Subs:
GK Simon Briers Sporting Mayo
D Mike Petterson (LE) Lepus FC
M Roberto Braganza (Hyp) RSC Joyce
F Jan Wolters RFC Godiva

Second Division

Pl W D L For Ag GD Pts
Rudderwick Rovers 34 18 10 6 64 36 28 64 P
Vlaai FC 34 17 8 9 58 43 15 59
FC Patatt 34 17 5 12 62 58 4 56 P
Stinx United 34 16 8 10 57 44 13 56
Optgemak FC 34 16 7 11 63 54 9 55
Boontown Athletic 34 14 13 7 54 32 22 55
RFC Fadingo 34 14 10 10 53 53 0 52
SC Stoutwick 34 14 8 12 56 54 2 50
Somnia City 34 13 11 10 53 45 8 50
Thumpston FC 34 14 7 13 58 50 8 49
Sporting Antgooi 34 13 9 12 52 49 3 48
Cramelle FC 34 14 4 16 67 61 6 46
Cumber City 34 11 7 16 54 56 -2 40
Koolkass City 34 10 6 18 42 56 -14 36
Fonstown City 34 10 6 18 35 61 -26 36
Racing Wibra 34 9 9 16 49 59 -10 36 R
Fleck United 34 9 4 21 51 88 -37 31 R
FC Eyck 34 6 10 18 43 72 -29 28 R

Rudderwick Rovers topped the board in the Second Division after a battle that was much closer than the one in the First Division. Thumpston FC had seemed a prime contender for promotion in the first half of the season, but they were unable to hold on to their form and dropped down significantly in the second season half.

In a tight battle, Boontown Athletic got robbed of a place in the promotion play-offs by the matches-won rule by Optgemak FC. The play-offs were won by FC Patatt, who will be moving upto the First Division along with Rudderwick.

At the bottom of the table, FC Eyck and Fleck United relegate to the regional divisions, along with an unfortunate Racing Wibra, losing out to Fonstown City and Koolkass City on that same matches-won rule.

Spruit Cup

The first edition of the Spruit Cup saw, as any good cup should, plenty of surprises, but it settled down in the end as the strongest team of the season won the final. In the Quarter Finals, two non-First Division teams had survived, and pulled off a double shock as they both advanced to the semis.

Second Division team Boontown Athletic made it into the Quarter Finals in no small part thanks to a lucky draw, last placed Valhove FC being their only First Division opponent until then. But they swept aside New Frigobox FC with a 6-2 aggregate to move on to the final four.

Regional amateur club FC Kapoot was already the big surprise team in the Quarters, but they had earned their place, taking out First Division top teams Noordlo Rovers and RFC Godiva in earlier rounds. As if eliminating the numbers four and three of the competition wasn’t enough of a shock, Kapoot did even better in the Quarters by getting past runners-up Thiel United. And like it was meant to be, they faced league leaders FC Albertine in the Semi Finals, but that’s where their luck ended.

Boontown Athletic’s Semi Final opponent was Sporting Mayo, who were hoping to save their season by going all the way in the Cup. Everybody was anticipating a Cup Final between Mayo and Albertine, the previous and current champions, but Boontown didn’t see it that way. They silenced all talk of having gotten an “easy draw” by narrowing out the defending champions 3-2.

And Boontown gave the new champions a run for their money in the Cup Final as well. The Second Division sub-toppers refused to be intimidated and fought for all they were worth, but in the end FC Albertine’s class got the upper hand. Albertine won the Spruit Cup Final 1-0 with a goal from – who else – Dirk Jools.

Foreigners Report

Bedistan:
Bedistani ex-international Kyle Dean had a good season as player/coach for RSC Joyce. With an 11th place finish, Dean’s coaching goal to avoid relegation was more than satisfied. As a striker, Dean had a good start of the season and then slowed down somewhat.

After an injury around the mid-season break he announced his intention to retire as a player and concentrate on coaching, but a lack of talented strikers in the RSC Joyce squad saw him strap on his boots once more. He ended the season with 14 goals under his belt. Dean is hoping to find a good striker on the transfer market for next season. He announced that he considers himself retired from playing football, but also stated that he may return to the field, if the need arises.

Druida:
Druidan defender Trevor Fic played a solid season for Viss Athletic, playing an integral part in achieving the team’s season objective of avoiding relegation. A decent start of the season put Viss well on their way towards that goal, and even though they slid down the table as expected, they stayed a comfortable 10 points clear of the danger zone in the end. Fic hopes it will be a closer call next season.

32 year old Druidan striker Trevor Cwddor joined Spruitland Second Division team FC Patatt a dozen games into the season after being released by the Llllllllllcwllllllll Rovers, where he was a regular reserve. Cwddor scored 9 goals for Patatt in the regular season and also played an important part in the team’s successful promotion play-off campaign, scoring three more times.

Hypocria:
Hypocrian attacking midfielder Roberto Braganza returns to Hypocrium City after what he calls “an enjoyable season” on loan with RSC Joyce. Braganza totalled 5 goals, but his main strength was his creativity, creating scoring opportunities for – mainly – Kyle Dean.

Despite an occasional lousy match, Braganza’s qualities as a midfielder were recognized by Spruitland pundits as he was named in the All-Star Team of the Season. Coach Kyle Dean is reluctant to see Braganza return to Hypocria, stating it will be hard to replace him.

Young Danny West did not take long to play himself into the hearts of resilient Sporting Mayo supporters, who stopped blaming him for Mayo’s mediocre performances well before half season. His lethal efficiency played a major part in that, and the fact that most of his goals scored high on the spectacular-scale did not hurt either.

Liverpool England:
LivEng goalkeeper Albert Leibowitz was one of the main reasons First Division newcomer Veger United ended the season in a solid 7th place, despite conceding 42 goals. Veger will be looking to reinforce their defense for next season to make Albert’s job a bit easier.

Defender Mike Petterson played an impressive season for Lepus FC, helping to propel last season’s bottom finisher to an impressive 5th place finish. Petterson’s solid performace earned him a place in the All-Star Team of the Season. Despite all that, Petterson is rumored to be on the lookout for a new team because of some differences with coach Paulo Bachchan.

Rejistania:
Even though young Taki Sala has a Spruitland passport now, he does still retain the Rejistani nationality as well, so he gets a mention in the Foreigners report. Sala had a bit of a rough season for the Fonstown Rovers, his undeniable talent suffering from playing for a mediocre team. He scored 13 goals this season, a tally he’s not at all pleased with, and he will be looking to move to one of the top teams in Spruitland in the off-season.

Starblaydia:
The most successful Starblaydi this season was undoubtedly Fabricio de Souza Lima, winning the First Division title and the Spruit Cup with FC Albertine. This earned him the logical Manager of the Season award as well. Fabricio hopes to do at least as well next season.

Paulo Bachchan can call his first season as manager a relative success as well, bringing Lepus FC to a nice 5th place finish. More importantly, Bachchan managed to avoid further prison sentences, though he did spend about a third of Lepus’ league matches banned from the dugout, coaching the team from the stands with a cell phone. Rumors about unorthodox training methods have been floating around as well, but these are unconfirmed.

Thiel United’s Rigoberto had a decent season for the runners-up, but it’s clear his age is starting to show. Despite a lack of pace and stamina, he retained his first team spot this season, but Thiel is rumored to be on the lookout for a replacement. Rigoberto plans to add one more season to his career before retiring.

16 year old Oswald Perheira joined Veger United halfway into the season, picked up from a Starblaydi regional club by the team’s youth scout. The young DLC spent most of his time on the bench but did make a few promising substitutions. He is expected to see a lot more playing time next season.

Vilita:
Sporting Mayo’s central midfielder Malovar Stokks had a good season, without impressing like he did last season. A two month injury in the second half of the season was part of the reason for that. Stokks notched three goals and a handful of assists, but his main qualities this season were on a defensive level.

Liamist States

07-06-2005, 05:47

Liamist Football Association
Season 4

Pre-Season Random Transfers
As per usual, no one paid attention to the fourteen players who were randomly selected to swap clubs. No big names popped out, although Super League club, Farmington, were hoping to the two new players they received would turn their chances at Premier League qualification around, after finishing a disappointing twelfth in Season 3's Super League. Alexander, possibly the worst club in the entire Empire, received Australaville forward, Fred Soares in exchange for Varun Nasri, who was outperforming his teammates and deserved a better shot at stardom. Shortly after the players had received their marching orders, the season was on.

Liamton
Let's start with the far reaches of the Empire with the Liamton Championship.

For a fourth successive season, the Liamton Championship has thrown up a new winner: Australaville. The southern, coal-powered Canton managed to power through defending champions, Oxford, and sweep to victory. Nasri, newly joining the club, was instrumental in this, also being awarded the Bronze Striker Medal (third best striker in the league. Obviously silver and gold are given to second and first). Season 2 champs and local rivals to Australaville, Chinatown, picked up second in very close final. Oxford, Season 3 champs, finished third after their loss against Australaville in the semis and golden goal win over a strong Vinesville side. With the last three winners occupying the top three, one can only wonder at who will take the next season. The smart money is on Chinatown, who will the least number of retirements for next season.

Harrison Konan put in a superb performance as Chinatown goalkeeper, conceding only three goals in four matches, two of them were againt Australaville. As such, he was awarded the Top Keeper Medal for the second time. Surprisingly, seventh placed Capital's forward Santa Savry managed eleven goals in his four matches and picked up the Gold Striker Medal. Natividad Cahill was awarded the Silver Striker Medal for his ten goals for Centrale, who finished ninth and were unlucky to be hammered 4-0 in the Qualifiers by Cambridge.

Liamopolis
Slightly closer to home is Liamopolis, who was once again dominated by Rio Liamo, four times champions in four seasons and a stark contrast to Liamton. Rio were led by veteran 21-year-old Zavad Diawara, Liamopolis' greatest keeper and, if Liamopolis ever put together a national side, strongly rumoured to be first choice keeper, unless he's too old (he will have to retire after Season 5). Perennial runner-up, Liam Islington (4th, 3rd, 4th), managed to go one better on Season 2 and finished second after a fairly solid 3-1 defeat at the hands of Rio. Old Liamopolis, a former power before the restructure, have come a long way from their fifteenth in Season 2 to grab third place after a hard fought 3-2 win over Rockford. At the other end, Alexander failed to record a game for a second successive season, finishing seventeenth.

Diawara was an obvious choice for the Top Keeper Medal, holding the lowest number of conceded goals. This brings his personal record to three Top Keeper Medals in four seasons. The Striker Medals all went to former winners, with Ige Grieco of Pentonville (9th) picking up Gold with ten goals, Rio's Peter Idangar picking up Silver on nine and Bronze fell to Trafalgar's David Peralta with eight.

Micro League
The summer's soccer returned to the Liamist States with the bottom of the barrel Micro League.

After being relegated from the Minor League, Liamistan earned a second shot at it after winning the Micro League Championship. The club has been bouncing between promotion and relegation for quite some time now and are hoping to stay Minor Leaguers for back-to-back seasons. Agincourt have finally earnt their ticket up and out of the Micro League, finishing second in a high-scoring 5-4 final. The Fairbank outfit were also the only non-GLS or non-CDL team (Side note: LS is divided into six Districts: City De Liam, Greater Liamist States, Fairbank, Gradburg, Adali and Trenport. Each of this are divided into twelve Cantons, each of which is represented by an LFA club) from the twelve Liamist States clubs to qualify for the season ending Liamist Club Cup (our FA Cup equivalent, although you have to finish top two or three in your league to qualify). Berlin (3rd, Gradburg), Reddom (4th, Gradburg) and Reading (5th, GLS) will also be promoted up to the Minor League.

Woodridge's Zan Cuadrado was awarded the Top Keeper Medal, his club's second Medal ever and first since Season 1. Woodridge have now finished ninth, sixth, sixth and seventh, only just missing out on promotion time and time again. Alva Pennock won Liamistan's first ever Medal, taking the Gold Striker Medal for his thirteen goal performance. Vern Brocchi added a Silver to his Season 1 Bronze on behalf of Acacia, who have had a very tough time finishing in the top ten. Former scoring powerhouse, 21-year-old Ulric Lemmens won the Season 4 Bronze for his amazing run of goals, scoring all but three of Agincourt's for total.

Minor League
The most transient league in the Liamist States, with over half the clubs being either promoted or relegated come season's end.

Marmaduke Hal Bell's squad, Centrale CDL, managed to win the Championship, pulling themselves together finally and heading back to the top. Of course, Bell may well have to retire before he can challenge the likes of Canterbury and Hilles in league competition. Bordeaux finished second, edged out 5-3 in the final. Both teams continued this season's theme of CDL/GLS dominance as the old pre-restructure powers find their feet and show these whippersnappers what for. Streetes hammered Liam Island 5-1 in the third place play-off, although that was more for pride, as Liamist Club Cup (LCC) qualification was out of reach.

Hal Bell finally earned his first league Striker Medal, Gold of course, in Season 4. Its been a long time coming, as his midfield and defence have let him down supportwise. Now its sits in his cabinet and he joins Marmaduke teammates Armand Iziary and Christian Dressel as Gold Striker Medal winners, although those two were for Premier League work. Tarun Taiwo took Silver after bringing in elevn goals for Streetes and Ciro Askar fought well for Trenton Port to bring in Bronze and nine goals. Districtmate Monte Marlet (East Trenport) picked up the Top Keeper Medal, only conceding four goals which was surprisingly still more than his club actually scored.

Liamist States

07-06-2005, 06:45

Liamist Football Association
Season 4 (Cont)

Major League
Rod Manoni's former club Mayfair have finally gotten over his Cockbill defection and gotten on with the game in the best way: by winning the Major League title. A slim 1-0 win was enough for Mayfair to claim the title. They were particularly lucky as this was the only goal runners-up York's keeper, Quasim Black, conceded in his four matches. Aaron Mari was the defender who gave the penalty away that led to York's defeat. How fortunate he's retiring after Season 5. Capital LS, Mi Rainford Jr's club, managed to snatch third and secure promotion to the Super League and it now only has to be a matter of time before he and Hal Bell face off again. Capital smacked Versailles 5-1 in the playoff, leaving Versailles dazed, confused and wondering what the hell happened.

Quasim Black was the obvious choice for the Top Keeper Medal (TKM), his nearest rivals conceding five more goals than he. Liamshire's Haruki Japón took home the GSM with a staggering thirteen goals and doing himself no harm in his well known ambition to play for the Marmadukes, which he may yet achieve. Urban Cuéllar was awarded his first Medal, the Major League's SSM, as was Hani Pavon with his BSM.

Super League
We're getting close to the apex of Liamist soccer, only one division down now.

Four of the top five finishers in this season's Super League were from City de Liam, an amazing trend which has not failed to scare most non-CDL clubs. Vice District CDL (aka the "Pinkos", because of their flag: a pink cross on white) took honours this season, defeating second favourites for the Championship, LS Town, 5-2. The top favourites, Paris, tripped over the eventual champs and ended up in fifth, below Downtown CDL (3rd) and Liamograd (4th).

Paddy Robbiati, newly promoted and sixth placed Fairville's keeper, won the TSM, conceding none but four goals. Gusty Blackstock scored eleven to take the GSM for third-placed Downtown CDL. Ellis Kallon and Wyndham Sergio took the SSM and BSM, respectively, for VDCDL and LS Town.

Premier League
Season 3 saw Moscow and Tennessee bow out of Premier League status. Their replacements, Marseille and Plaines faired somewhat better with Marseille surviving but Plaines will be returning with Munich to the Super League.

At the top, Canterbury and Hilles continued their longstanding, pseudo-rivalry meeting for the sixth time in four seasons, once again in the final. Canterbury squared their record at three games a piece and took their third Championship (they've never finished worse than second, which was in Season 3's Premier League to, of course, Hilles) in four seasons. Season 1 champs and Gradburg's finest club, Volgograd, have turned around their form of late and pushed for fourth, after being beaten by a determined Liamburg.

Armand Iziary has won his third career GSM and fifth Striker Medal in what has been, needless to say, a very illustrous career since the restructure. Marseille's Brennan Alassane was four goals behind with his SSM and WS Paramot from third-placed Liamburg managed to grab the BSM from some very stiff competition.

Liamist Club Cup
The creme-de-la-creme of Liamist States football meets in City de Liam for an imposing showdown with the champions of all seven Championships. In the end Canterbury took their first ever LCC title, having finished around sixth in the previous three, beating out a determined Rio Liamo who will add this second to their Season 2 second and Season 1 win. Hilles managed to beat out a positively performing Hal Bell and Centrale CDL, who look odds on to take Season 5's Major League Premiership.

Zavad Diawara's trophy case must be nigh on exploding with so many awards and his LCC TKM was added to this simply astonishing list of awards. Canterbury had an unusually quiet tournament, offensively anyway, so Iziary did not pick up a medal but instead watched LS Town's Wyndham Sergio take the GSM. Liamistan's Alva Pennock also won his second Medal, picking up the SSM with eight goals, edging out Ellis Kallon (Vice District CDL) who scored just as many for a BSM.

International Transfers
All LFA players are available for an international exchange of players, except for the following:
Hal Bell
Armand Iziary
Christian Dressel
Jackson Eaks
Mi RAinford Jr
Zavad Diawara
Peter Idangar
David Peralta

Full Results
Can be, as usual, downloaded from the Liamist States Human Sports Centre (http://www.geocities.com/lseatlas/lshsc.html).

Hockey Canada

08-06-2005, 17:01

Inaugural Season Ends for Hockey Canada

Beer League Season 1

Pl W D L For Ag GD Pts
Irkutsk Mountains 30 28 2 0 78 6 72 88
Yakutsk 30 24 3 3 54 24 20 75
Waterloo FC 30 20 5 5 60 33 27 65
Revuocnav FC 30 17 5 7 51 41 10 56
Otnorot FC 30 13 9 12 50 46 4 48
Cebeuq United 30 11 7 12 37 42 -5 40
Vancouver 30 8 9 12 37 47 -10 33
Federal District 30 3 10 17 16 71 -55 19

Irkutsk Province celebrates with undefeated franchise

The stellar play of the Irkutsk Mountains soccer club won them the first ever Beer League Cup, and the collection of small towns in the region know how to celebrate the win. Now with season 2 quickly approaching, Irkutsk will struggle to keep their undefeated team with the loss of keeper Kyle Thomas to Cefn Albion of the Druida Premier League. We feel this is a loss to the Beer League but it was quickly restored when Paul Rowntree was picked by Yakutsk to play.

Federal District hopefully will not repeat their season after they aquired 17 year olds Trevor Westener and Fred Garth from Druida. Expectations are high for the District who scored a mere 16 goals this season. When the league proposes a 38-game season next year, the league predicts it's revenue will increase enough for the league to make more than enough money.

League MVP: Yanic Perrault
Top Striker: Mike Ko
Top Midfielder: Rahul Kulkarni
Top Defender: Yanic Perrault
Top Keeper: Kyle Thomas

U]International Spotlight[/U]

Bedistan: There could only be one word to describe RSC Joyce's Kyle Dean: Versatile. There is no doubt in anyone's mind that this man could one day be a hall-of-famer.

Starblaydia: Tetsuo Naoki and Jakkinho have proved that you don't get younger as the seasons progress, and it showed after they were relegated. Naoki will help Floral FC this year as he'll finish his last season with a bang. Sonovago City FC's Alex Vidal had a great season despite his team's finish. Floral FC will gamble a bit when Georges Blanc plays for them in the near future. The rookie has been noted by Hockey Canada U21 staff as a possible threat soon to come. One of the greats in Starblaydia soccer is Jose Tirado. Though he seems in his prime, he'll join Naoki when he enjoys his last season.

Druida: Irkutsk Mountain fans will be mourning the departure of the U21 and World Cup keeper Kyle Thomas when he leaves for Cefn Albion. The Druidan National team will be a force to be reckoned with (as if they weren't already) with Trefor Edwards coaching. But as soon as Edwards left playing, Trevor Lee filled in and is expected to lift Druida to new heights.

Spruitland: Bucks Lake Athletic had a shakey start at the beginning of the season when they were dead last in the end of Spring. None other than Fritz Wigmeister did help lift Bucks Lake Athletic out of relegation. His injury scared some fans but they bounced back and recovered from a national disaster.

Bettia: Probably one of the best midfielders playing is John Connack, who helped the Tallahassee Blues to a respectable 6th place finish. The midfielder is expected by Hockey Canada scouts to appear at the World Cup and will keep a close eye on him.

Liverpool England: Darkness United proved themselves worthy of the Lower League Championship in LE. Offers to some players in the league have been considered but no results have come.

The several teams not included in the Report will be included within the next report.

Druida

09-06-2005, 14:10

OOC:
Druida: Irkutsk Mountain fans will be mourning the departure of the U21 and World Cup keeper Kyle Thomas when he leaves for Cefn Albion. The Druidan National team will be a force to be reckoned with (as if they weren't already) with Trefor Edwards coaching. But as soon as Edwards left playing, Trevor Lee filled in and is expected to lift Druida to new heights.

*looks confused* Trevor Lee only replaced Edwards at club level for South Coast United, Bedistan. He is only Druida's number two, behind Elmo van der Hesselvenatchov of Dinamo Neodzki. Anyway...

IC:

The Daily Druid

ALBION SIGN ISREAL
Well, they Dooney-d it!

Cefn Albion have finally made the signing of Vtorbetin central defender Isreal Dooney for 63 million cwuls, and boy, do they need it! After speculation linking the two parties for much of the 2015 season, Dooney will finaly arrive after playing for Vtorbetin in the Baptism of Fire tournament across the region in Vilita and Fmjphoenix.

And boy do they need him if they're to keep up with Druid Tribune and Cranbury United, who ran away from the pack, leaving other fancied teams like Llllllllllcwllllllll Rovers, Albion and Parkville, who are looking a lot better under Vanessa Carpenter's leadership, behind some way in the distance.

In reality, the title was always going to go DT's way, though Cranbury did their best in delaying the inevitable until the second last day of the season. But it was never going to be enough. With Defnyddiwch and Montenegro up front, and a back line that just didn't seem to be troubled, DT went round breaking as many records as they could - most goals scored in a DruidLeague season, least goals conceded in a Druid Premier League season, highest scorer in a season (Defnyddiwch scored 32, just two more than Montenegro) - the list goes on. It'll be tough for them to put up a repeat show next season. Meanwhile, the last two league champions, Coleford Town and Bessburg, fell back into the pack, showing just how unpredictable the DruidLeague can be.

At the bottom, another surprise - Garth Wanderers will be lining up for another DPL season, despite starting the season as heavy favourites to go down, along with Brallton and Trontby. However, they managed to scrape enough points over the season, and so the other newly promoted club, Sorrellime Avengers, go back down at the first attempt. However, this just goes to show how big the gulf between the DPL and DL2, with promoted teams now seemingly doomed to a season of struggling from which the struggle to recover, while only Inter dave from the established DPL teams came anywhere near the relegation struggle, but their problems went with a great run between games 11 and 15.

Driud Premier League 2015 Pl W D L F A Pts GD
Druid Tribune 30 26 2 2 80 10 80 +70
Cranbury United 30 25 1 4 69 19 76 +50
Llllllllllcwllllllll Rovers 30 19 7 4 59 18 64 +41
Cefn Albion 30 18 6 6 48 29 60 +19
Parkville 30 17 7 6 51 21 58 +30
Bessburg 30 17 6 7 65 27 57 +38
Coleford Town 30 15 6 9 48 26 51 +22
Graymouth 30 13 3 14 40 46 42 -6
Dinamo Neodzki 30 10 7 13 43 56 37 -13
Vilitan Exiles 30 10 5 15 37 38 35 -1
Kirkanden 30 10 5 15 37 50 35 -13
Inter Dave 30 7 6 17 34 58 27 -24
Garth Wanderers 30 5 4 21 22 61 19 -39
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Sorrellime Avengers 30 2 10 18 20 60 16 -40
Brallton 30 3 5 22 16 77 14 -61
Trontby 30 1 4 25 13 86 7 -73

The league's top scorers by a considerable distance were the DT pair, but here's a look at the rest of the league's top scorers...

Player Club Goals
Trefor Defnyddiwch Druid Tribune 32
Trefor Montenegro Druid Tribune 30
James Danfield Cranbury United 22
Mattan Parkville 20
Trevor Fielding Bessburg 19
Sean Jones Cranbury United 19
Adrian Belmore Parkville 18
Trevor Jones Llllllllllcwllllllll Rov. 18
Dai Jones Llllllllllcwllllllll Rov. 18
Maxwell Chilver Graymouth 18

There will be a Cefn derby game in the DPL next season! But not the one many were expecting with just seven games to go, when Cefn Athletic were comfortably in the promotion places. Athletic didn't win after that, and were beaten out of the promotion places by none other than little Cefn Bus Station, in hteir last year of their Streetian sponsorship contract. The 6,000 capacity attendance for the final game of the season, albeit a 2-1 defeat to already relegated Morton Harkett, means that they'll be getting a little extra money next season, and could even mean that we could see an international quality signiture at the Bus Station, with the Streetian Compound League a likely place to go searching.

However, Ormillton Weaponary were the real DL2 acheivers. They won the league by twelve points over Newton Vale, and it could have been many more if they didn't decide to take it easy over the last ten games, of which the surprisingly won only three. It could just be that they might actually stand a cat in hell's chance of surviving next year.

At the bottom, Trevor City only avoided a second successive relegation because there were three absolutely dire teams that couldn't do anything but go down. It seems the inspirational Trevor Fic's sale to Spruitland's Viss Athletique has hit the team from the North East more than they expected, and the downward spiral looks like it could continue into next season.

DruidLeague Two 2015 Pl W D L F A Pts GD
Ormillton Weaponary 30 20 5 5 53 22 65 +31
Newton Vale 30 14 11 5 44 25 53 +19
Cefn Bus Station 30 15 7 8 50 31 52 +19
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Cefn Athletic 30 14 7 9 43 32 49 +11
Les Schløñuski 30 13 9 8 47 36 48 +11
Scanley 30 12 9 9 42 34 45 +8
Huwdaey 30 12 7 11 36 30 43 +6
Mawr City 30 11 9 10 35 33 42 +2
West Cefn Rangers 30 10 11 9 40 40 41 0
Cruqws Cavaliers 30 9 11 10 38 43 38 -5
South Grayside 30 8 11 11 46 43 35 +3
Llanfrangydd 30 7 12 11 39 42 33 -3
Trevor City 30 8 9 13 37 48 33 -11
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Carndon Leapfrog 30 6 8 16 26 52 26 -26
Erracq 30 6 8 16 25 58 26 -33
Morton Harkett 30 5 6 19 29 61 21 -32

At last, the international journeymen of RCI Dave Blades and the Anwir Cymru nationalists of Pontycaerpwlli Dragons have been seperated! A 3-1 win for the multi-national Blades against Team Stimpace, coupled with a 2-0 defeat for the Dragons at home to South Earncross United meant that the Blades will be promoted to DL2 again, but this time without the team they now call their rivals. That is because Llllllllllcwllllllll Juniors, another of the Dragons' rivals, and Druid Tribune's second team Bekk View Stars were better than the pair over the season.

At the bottom, the three relegation places were decided with games to spare. Cefn Viaduct, South Earncross United and Tobias Thursdays, the latter two after just one season up. Newiyd Rovers also drop out of the league - after not being able to find a permanent home in Newiyd, they have folded. This means that extra teams from lower leagues will be promoted and a new team introduced to DL5 next season, most likely to be a representative of the new NEWI Cefn Druids state invited by the DFA to calm any potential hostility..

DruidLeague Three 2015 Pl W D L F A Pts GD
Bekk View Stars 30 17 5 8 49 29 56 +20
Llllllllllcwllllllll Juniors 30 16 5 9 44 36 53 +8
RCI Dave Blades 30 16 3 11 45 32 51 +13
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Pontycaerpwlli Dragons 30 14 9 7 45 33 51 +12
Atletico Haalissov 30 15 3 12 49 35 48 +14
Team Stimpace 30 12 9 9 43 39 45 +4
Wicksphill 30 11 9 10 47 34 42 +13
Newiyd Rovers 30 9 13 8 38 35 40 +3
Great Tawney Owls 30 12 4 14 39 46 40 -7
Berkleytown Warriors 30 9 12 9 33 32 39 +1
Port Scadock Ramblers 30 10 9 11 38 41 39 -3
Corwich Point 30 11 4 15 38 49 37 -11
Bragg Oracle 30 8 10 12 44 49 34 -5
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Cefn Viaduct 30 5 14 11 40 53 29 -13
South Earncross United 30 6 9 15 29 56 27 -27
Tobias Thursdays 30 5 10 15 28 50 25 -22

DL4 will be saying goodbye to Tormany Heroes, Pontypanddar Athletic and, at long last, Kingston Gray Albion, as they are all promoted to DL3, leaving the pre-season promotion favourites Chemindus United in fourth place, only going up thanks to Newiyd Rovers' demise after two successive relegations. Besmetherick Town saved themself from the embarrasement of being relegated to DL5 just four seasons after starting out in DL2. As it is, Brymbo Masthampton, Llwellbam Carcarorion and Allensborough go down, with Carpet getting a lucky escape; Only a late equaliser for Brung Town at home to Brymbo kept them up. Also worth noting is that, for the first time just about ever, Zobordi Cefn TINH had a reasonably dull season.

DruidLeague Four 2015 Pl W D L F A Pts GD
Tormany Heroes 30 17 5 8 43 28 56 +15
Pontypanddar Athletic 30 16 7 7 43 33 55 +10
Kingston Gray Albion 30 16 6 8 36 24 54 +12
Chemindus United 30 14 7 9 50 34 49 +15
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Bob 30 11 10 9 40 32 43 +8
Brung Town 30 11 10 9 35 31 43 +4
Cruqws Convicts 30 12 6 12 35 34 42 +1
Flange Old Boys 30 10 11 9 36 34 41 +2
New Fredscrett Institute 30 9 11 10 44 41 38 +3
Zobordi Cefn TINH 30 11 4 15 36 52 37 -16
Sneddy Hamlet 30 8 11 11 34 43 35 -9
Besmetherick Town 30 7 13 10 43 45 34 -2
Carpet 30 7 11 12 34 44 32 -10
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Brymbo Masthampton 30 7 11 12 28 38 32 -10
Llwellbam Carcharorion 30 6 13 11 34 38 31 -4
Allensborough 30 3 14 13 24 44 23 -20

Of course, DL5 has been getting a lot more publicity than usual this season, as Plaskynaston Lane have decided to start spending big. Well, bigger than anyone in the lower reached of Druidan football, anyway. However, they left promotion fine, despite being in the top three all season. It came own to the last day. However, the Lane lost, 1-0 against Cwmall Dreigiau. Fortunately, the two teams beneath them, Caeddord Guard and Ob drew one-all with each other, and they made it. Something tells me this ride to the top isn't going to be as smooth as some imagined!

The attention given to the Lane detracted from the other three promoted clubs; Brossington Clan went back up as champions, something they were second favourites to do, while Griffinsfield, bottom just three seasons ago, finished above the so-called 'big club' of the division. Caerddord Guard were also quite a surprise to be so high up the league. We shall have to wait for next season in DL4 to see how it works out then.

DruidLeague Five 2015 Pl W D L F A Pts GD
Brossington Clan 30 14 10 6 30 19 52 +11
Griffinsfield 30 12 13 5 21 11 49 +10
Plaskynaston Lane 30 13 8 9 35 27 47 +8
Caeddord Guard 30 12 11 7 24 17 47 +7
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Ob 30 11 12 7 21 16 45 +5
Cwmall Dreigiau 30 8 17 5 15 11 41 +4
Darkley Noon Doghouse 30 10 11 9 19 18 41 +1
Leggenscastle Excalibur 30 8 14 8 13 11 38 +2
Tony Tigers 30 7 16 7 13 15 37 -2
Kinningham Lions 30 7 14 9 12 17 35 -5
Clwd 30 7 13 10 16 19 34 -3
Underwyre United 30 6 16 8 15 18 34 -3
Bridge Tollmen 30 7 13 10 21 27 34 -6
Lex XI 30 6 14 10 9 17 32 -8
Bamwenstowe Suburb 30 4 15 11 10 21 27 -11
Cefn United 30 5 9 16 13 23 24 -10

...and finally, Cefn United suck!

DFA Cup

The effect Vanessa Carpenter has had on Parkville really showed in their performances in this seasons DFA Cup. The cup, which changed back from being an end of season competition to one played throughout the season, seemed destined to be heading for Druid Tribune as they swept all that went before them until, with just three minutes of extra time left in their semi-final, Ricky Mallon, captain of Coleford Town and Druida, slammed home a 25 yarder to knock them out. But nothing can take away Carpenter's achievements in her first season as a coach.

Round One

The cup started even before the league season this year, as the sides in the bottom two divisions of the DruidLeague played for a chance to play one of the big boys. Though these games aren't usually worth mentioning, a couple are. Firstly, the little big boys of Plaskynaston Lane had a rematch of last year's first round tie against Bob, and this time they won! Secondly, Underwyre United and Griffinsfield went all the way to sudden death penalties, where United eventually won.

Allensborough 1 - 0 Bamwenstowe Suburb
Bridge Tollmen 0 - 1 Cwmall Dreigiau
Brossington Clan 1 - 2 Pontypanddar Athletic
Brung Town 2 - 1 Zobordi Cefn TINH AET (FT 1-1)
Caeddord Guard 0 - 2 Clwd
Carpet 0 - 1 Tormany Heroes
Cruqws Convicts 3 - 2 Besmetherick Town AET (FT 2-2)
Darkley Noon Doghouse 0 - 2 New Fredscrett Institute
Flange Old Boys 3 - 2 Chemindus United
Kinningham Lions 3 - 2 Brymbo Masthampton AET (FT 2-2)
Leggenscastle Excalibur 1 - 3 Cefn United AET (FT 1-1)
Ob 0 - 3 Llwellbam Carcharorion
Plaskynaston Lane 3 - 2 Bob
Sneddy Hamlet 1 - 2 Lex XI
Tony Tigers 2 - 1 Kingston Gray Albion
Underwyre United 1 - 1 Griffinsfield AET (FT 1-1) Underwyre United win 4-3 on sudden death penalties

Round Two

No real shocks in the second round this year, though a couple of lower league teams did beat opposition from higher up the structure, most notably South Earcross United against Cefn Bus Station. The tie of the round was at the Dave Dome, where Inter Dave played Dinamo Neodzki, beating them 2-0 after Angus McCootey headed past his own keeper Elmo van der Hesselvenatchov with just five minutes remaining, then conceded a penalty which Barry Howles put away easily past Druida's national team keeper.

Bessburg 2 - 0 Llwellbam Carcharorion
Brallton 4 - 0 Lex XI
Brung Town 2 - 1 Plaskynaston Lane AET (FT 1-1)
Cefn Athletic 0 - 2 Parkville
Cefn Bus Station 0 - 1 South Earncross United
Cefn United 0 - 4 Sorrellime Avengers
Clwd 0 - 4 Pontycaerpwlli Dragons
Corwich Point 2 - 1 Berkleytown Warriors AET (FT 0-0)
Cruqws Cavaliers 4 - 1 Tobias Thursdays
Cwmall Dreigiau 0 - 2 Mawr City
Erracq 0 - 1 Druid Tribune
Flange Old Boys 0 - 2 Vilitan Exiles
Graymouth 6 - 1 Great Tawney Owls
Huwdaey 1 - 0 Cruqws Convicts
Inter Dave 2 - 0 Dinamo Neodzki
Kinningham Lions 0 - 3 Cefn Albion
Kirkanden 2 - 0 Bekk View Stars
Les Schløñuski 4 - 1 Newiyd Rovers
Llanfrangydd 2 - 1 West Cefn Rangers
Llllllllllcwllllllll Juniors 0 - 3 Cranbury United
Llllllllllcwllllllll Rovers 2 - 0 Newton Vale
Morton Harkett 1 - 2 Port Scadock Ramblers
Ormillton Weaponary 1 - 0 Carndon Leapfrog
Pontypanddar Athletic 1 - 2 Trontby
RCI Dave Blades 0 - 1 Garth Wanderers
Scanley 2 - 0 Underwyre United
South Grayside 2 - 1 Cefn Viaduct
Team Stimpace 4 - 3 Allensborough
Tony Tigers 0 - 2 Atletico Haalissov
Tormany Heroes 0 - 3 Coleford Town
Trevor City 2 - 1 Bragg Oracle
Wicksphill 2 - 2 New Fredscrett Institute AET (FT 2-2) Wicksphill win 3-1 on penalties

Round Three

If there were no surprises in the previous round, then there was definately some here. Mike Williams getting a winner for Scanley against Cefn Albion was one, the other being Trevor Bec's goal that let Mawr City see of Inter Dave at the Dome.

The biggest game was the one between the top two, Cranbury United and Druid Tribune. It was the two strikers that made the difference, as it has so often been throughout the season, with Montenegro and Defnyddiwch getting one each to see DT through 2-0.

Atletico Haalissov 3 - 3 Huwdaey AET (FT 1-1) Huwdaey win 4-2 on penalties
Bessburg 2 - 0 South Grayside
Brallton 0 - 1 Coleford Town
Brung Town 0 - 1 Garth Wanderers
Cefn Albion 0 - 1 Scanley
Corwich Point 1 - 2 Llanfrangydd
Cranbury United 0 - 2 Druid Tribune
Cruqws Cavaliers 2 - 1 Wicksphill AET (FT 1-1)
Graymouth 2 - 4 Parkville
Inter Dave 0 - 1 Mawr City
Kirkanden 3 - 2 Trevor City
Les Schløñuski 2 - 4 Vilitan Exiles
Pontycaerpwlli Dragons 0 - 4 Trontby
Port Scadock Ramblers 1 - 5 Sorrellime Avengers
South Earncross United 1 - 3 Ormillton Weaponary
Team Stimpace 0 - 3 Llllllllllcwllllllll Rovers

Round Four

Another top flight scalp for Scanley, as relegation threatened Garth Wanderers came to the Wise Eye and became their second top flight scalp. The only other game worth noting was the one between last year's cup winners Bessburg and Llllllllllcwllllllll Rovers, in which the holders went ahead early on, only for each of the Rovers' Jones brothers to get one each as they powered through into the next round.

Bessburg 1 - 3 Llllllllllcwllllllll Rovers
Cruqws Cavaliers 0 - 3 Coleford Town
Huwdaey 0 - 3 Druid Tribune
Kirkanden 1 - 4 Vilitan Exiles AET (FT 1-1)
Mawr City 4 - 2 Llanfrangydd
Ormillton Weaponary 0 - 3 Parkville
Scanley 2 - 1 Garth Wanderers
Trontby 2 - 0 Sorrellime Avengers

Round Five

It was business as usual in the fifth round, as the team with the higher league position went through in all four ties, seeing Druid Tribune, Parkville, Coleford Town and Vilitan Exiles all through to the semis.

Druid Tribune 2 - 1 Llllllllllcwllllllll Rovers
Parkville 2 - 0 Mawr City
Scanley 0 - 2 Coleford Town AET (FT 0-0)
Trontby 1 - 2 Vilitan Exiles

Semi-finals

Two tense games, two draws over 90 minutes, two exciting periods of extra time, but winning goals from Ricky Mallon and Adrian Belmore mean that last year's league winners Coleford Town will face resurgent Parkville.

Druid Tribune 1 - 2 Coleford Town AET (FT 0-0)
Vilitan Exiles 1 - 2 Parkville AET (FT 1-1)

DFA Cup Final 2015

And so it came to pass that fortune would smile on the young Nedalian, and he would go forth and strike the winning goal in the cup final, getting his team their first trophy for three years and his coach her first one in her new job. It's as if it all went to script (unless you're a Coleford fan.)

Parkville 1 - 0 Coleford Town

Roll of Honour

Season Champions Runners-up DFA Cup winners
#1 Parkville Kirkanden West Cefn Rangers
#2 Inter Dave Cefn Albion Parkville
#3 Bessburg Dinamo Neodzki Dinamo Neodzki
2011 Parkville Cranbury United Cranbury United
2012 Druid Tribune Graymouth Parkville
2013 Bessburg Cefn Alion Cranbury United
2014 Coleford Town Druid Tribune Bessburg
2015 Druid Tribune Cranbury United Parkville

Looking at a club in crisis...

CLUB IN FOCUS: Trevor City

Ground: Trevor Gardens (Capacity: 25,001)
Colours: Tan and amber striped shirts, tan shorts with amber trim, amber socks with tan trim.
Change colours: Navy and sky blue striped shirts, navy shorts with sky blue trim, sky blue socks with navy trim.
Nickname: the Ordinary Boys
Current league position: Thirteenth in DruidLeague Two
History: Trevor City are from the north eastern city of Trevor, and are the brainchild of eccentric businessman Trevor Trevor. As football got big across Druida, more and more people took the club to their hearts, until they managed to get them into the inaugural DruidLeague.
Manager: Trevor Taylor
Current Internationals: None any more. Only their inspirational centre back Trevor Fic had played for Druida in World cups, and still does in AOCAFs, but he's long gone now, as City spiral down the leagues.
League records:

Lg Pl W D L F A Pts GD Position
Season 1 DPL 34 12 9 13 40 41 45 -1 10
Season 2 DPL 34 15 6 13 45 40 51 +5 10
Season 3 DPL 34 9 8 17 34 51 35 -17 13
2011 DPL 34 13 7 14 44 46 46 -2 10
2012 DPL 30 9 8 13 39 41 35 -2 12
2013 DPL 30 6 9 15 23 53 27 -30 13
2014 DPL 30 4 3 23 17 65 15 -48 16
2015 DL2 30 8 9 13 37 48 33 -11 13

FOREIGNER REPORT

Bedistan - As you may have realised already, Vanessa Carpenter has got her career as a coach off to a flier by taking the DFA Cup in her first season in charge of Parkville. Fans will be expecting further improvement in the league next season, though.

Fmjphoenix - A solid season for Bobby Bash in the Llllllllllcwllllllll Rovers backline, and even though Rovers couldn't quite keep up with the unstoppable leaders, Bash has settled in well, and could be even better next year.

Kingsford - In an unbelieveable transfer coup, the ever eccentric Zobordi Cefn TINH have signed the ever eccentric Henry Tuck as their goalkeeper. The team, famous for their pink, orange and brown kit, have actually been playing Tuck, aged 60, in some league games this year, most notably in the 4-0 defeat at Bob.

Marligantis - The arrival of internationals in DL5 meant that the pressure was very much on at Plaskynaston Lane this season. However, it seemed more often than not that the minor Druidan players in the team relied on Aar Lai'aano a little too much at times. The pressure told, as Lai'aano would often be seen showing a bit of frustration towards his team mates.

Nedlia - Parkville have definately found a capable replacement for the aging Maxwell Chilver in Mattan. Despite a slow start watching strike partner Adrian Belmore take a lot of the glory, Mattan soon settled in, finishing the season as the club's top scorer with 20.

Proletarian Pandas - Calypso Martins was in the same boat as Lai'aano. The Lane team really thought that these two would rip the division up on their own, and it showed as Martins tired towards the end of the season. Some improved team-mates might lead to a better time up in DL4.

Sarzonia - Druida's first ever foreign import, Darwin Russell was inspirational behind Parkville's resurgence this season. Most noteable contribution, aside from 7 goals and 16 assists, was the cross that set up Mattan for the winner in the cup final.

Spruitland - The one team that did push Druid Tribune this season were Cranbury United, and Samson Trouwel played his part in that, with 11 goals and 19 assists from the right of midfield.

ALL STAR TEAM OF THE SEASON

GK: Trefor Edwards Jr. (Druid Tribune)
LB: Trefor Griffiths (Druid Tribune)
RB: Trevor Fielding (Cranbury United)
CB: Trefor Fish (Druid Tribune)
CB: Trevor Ellis (Parkville)
LM: Liam Jones (Llllllllllcwllllllll Rovers)
RM: Samson Trouwel (Cranbury United)
CM: Mark Lilley (Druid Tribune)
CM: Ricky Mallon (Coleford Town)
CF: Trefor Montenegro (Druid Tribune)
CF: Trefor Defnyddiwch (Druid Tribune)

Subs: Freddie Jones (GK, Llllllllllcwllllllll Rovers), Bobby Bash (CB, Llllllllllcwllllllll Rovers), Ronnie Baston (RM, Druid Tribune), Trefor Afan (CM, Druid Tribune), James Danfield (CF, Cranbury United)

A GUIDE TO DRUIDAN RIVALRIES

You see all the clubs in the DruidLeague play each other season after season, but which are the games that really get the fans going? Let's take a look...

Parkville v Bessburg - These two have never been keen on each other, even before there was football. It's very much a local pride thing, coupled with more than a hint of history. The border between Parcyd and Bessburgyd (the regions of the two cities), has moved thoughout history, despite the fact that they're only a matter of miles apart.

Parkville v Cefn Albion - This is a big one because, back in the beginning, they were the two biggest powers in the Druid game. Albion still haven't won a thing, though, and Parkville fans remind the mof that every time they play.

Cranbury United v Parkville/Bessburg - One for United fans only, I'm afraid. Cranbury has always thought of itself as a rival to Parkville and Bessburg, but the other two are far too embroiled in a dislike of each other for it to become a three way thing. Plus Cranbury's not really near anywhere, it's just closer to these two that anywhere else.

Graymouth v South Grayside - The ultimate haves v have nots in Druidan culture. Graymouth prosperers with Chemindus bringing life into an otherwise deprived city, South Grayside watches in from over the river, wondering why it couldn't be them. South Grayside also dislike Chemindus United, who many in the city would rather call Graymouth B.

Cefn Albion v Cefn Athletic - A cross-city rivalry like no other, and another case of haves and haven'ts, though not on the scale of those on the River Gray. Still pretty fierce, though.

RCI Dave Blades v Pontycaerpwlli Dragons - This might seem like a bit of an unusual one, but the two have been challenging each other for a number of seasons now, and both always end up doing the same thing. However, 2015 has seen an end to that. But the rivallry has stuck.

Vilitan Exiles v Llllllllllcwllllllll Rovers - Another unusual one, but there was unexpected friction between the two sets of fans on the last day of the season at the Anwir Cymru Arms. We might not have seen the last of this one yet.

POTENTIAL CLOSE SEASON TRANSFERS

It seems likely that one or two players will be moving in for a few players before we get started in 2016. For a start, Cefn Bus Station are rumoured to be putting a bid in for a Cockbill Street international, though who it will be is still unknown. After all, it was Streetian backing that has helped them get promotion to the DPL, despite the smallest crowds in the top three divisions.

However, it seems more likely that the Bus Station will move their interests to Trevor Wilson, the Druidan international at Likh'gokh K'druz'ba who doesn't seem to be having the best of times out there. Wilson is a regular in hte Druida national team, but doesn't seem to do the business for his club. With the DPL more attractive than it has ever been, with his typically Druidan style of rugged attacking that really doesn't suit playing against dwarves.

Hockey Canadian goalkeeper Kyle Thomas looks a good bet to come to Cefn Albion, with the experienced Paul Rowntree, along with a couple of youngsters, heading off from Albion to play in the Beer League.

Parkville are rumoured to be interested in a move for goalkeeper Quasim Black from York in Liamist States. This means that Trevor Stoley, Parkville's current goalkeeper, will be looking for a move. Kirkanden have been linked with the player, though an offer from abroad could tempt the 29-year-old.

Ricky Mallon, Druida and Coleford Town's influential captain, is rumoured to be looking for a move to a club with which he might win something. Despite winning the league with town in 2014, it is thought that he feels the club will struggle to reach those heights again. Druid Tribune are said to be interested, but a move abroad could be the most likely option.

West Cefn Rangers right midfielder Carl Lightson, 25, is also looking for a move elsewhere, as he feels that DL2 is not the place for him. He could do a job in many a top flight side around the world.

Finally, Vilitan Exiles are looking for any Vliitan or Turorian players without a club to come and play for the Port Scadock based club. They need to strengthen after another dismal mid-table finish. At the same time, the Exiles' top young central defender Vite Makose is thought to be looking to be the first player from the club to make it to play back home. Though no club has yet declared an official interest, it is thought that a number of sides in both the Stellar and Declasse have been tracking the 18-year-old. The player is also available to play international football for either Vilita or Druida, so if he ever makes it that far, we shall see.

Liverpool England

11-06-2005, 11:33

WE HAVE A NEW CHAMPION
There's a second-ever Kingsfordian team to win Liverpool England league, but who is it?

The Championship Playoffs took place for the first time in six years - two seasons (each season covers the span of the finals of a World Cup and the qualifying for the next - about three years) and Pardbo, defending champions from the 20F/21Q season, were looking to defend their title. There were an unprecedented three Kingsfordian clubs in the championship playoffs; previously there had been a maximum of one each season (IDEXO won 19Q/20F in the playoffs, North Fence Pushing took part in 20F/21Q). This would give, if any of the Kingsfordian clubs won the league, the tag of only the second-ever Kingsfordian winner of the Liverpool England Football League - after IDEXO two seasons - nine years - ago.

Matchday 1
North Fence Pushing 1 Hungry Palls 0
Thunderbird Bazaar 0 Pardbo 2

Pardbo get off to a good defence of their title, a comfortable away win at Thunderbird Bazaar 2-0. North Fence Pushing, second seeds this season, also won, 1-0 against Hungry Palls. Table: Pardbo-Pushing-Bazaar-Palls

Matchday 2
North Fence Pushing 1 Pardbo 0
Thunderbird Bazaar 2 Hungry Palls 0

The clash between the two top seeds was billed as one to look forward to; how wrong the press would be. Instead, they were disappointed with a slow, boring game on a hot day in the Folenisan Desert, and only an 89th-minute headed goal salvaged something for the home fans to cheer about. Hungry Palls were again dealt a severe blow to their title hopes with their second consecutive loss.

Matchday 3
North Fence Pushing 1 Thunderbird Bazaar 1
Pardbo 2 Hungry Palls 3

Hungry Palls finally win - against Pardbo, of all the teams. Pardbo now don't look to be in a position to defend their title. The other teams draw, which leaves the table North Fence Pushing-Thunderbird Bazaar-Pardbo-Hungry Palls, with Pushing on 7 points from a possible 9.

Matchday 4
Hungry Palls 1 North Fence Pushing 1
Pardbo 1 Thunderbird Bazaar 1

Two boring draws on a dull day meant that North Fence Pushing inched ever-closer to that coveted title, but I don't think they'd want to suffer the same fate as IDEXO did after winning the title two seasons ago - get relegated in the second-following season.

Matchday 5
Pardbo 3 North Fence Pushing 1
Hungry Palls 2 Thunderbird Bazaar 1

Pardbo and Hungry Palls both record wins, North Fence Pushing's hopes of a title taking a severe blow on the penultimate day of the season. Their goal difference is now 0 - compared to -1 for Thunderbird Bazaar, who play them on the last day, and are three points behind. A win, therefore, for the Bazaar on MD6 would put them ahead of North Fence... but would it put them ahead of Pardbo and Hungry Palls? It certainly would, if those two teams drew.

Matchday 6
Thunderbird Bazaar 3 North Fence Pushing 0
Hungry Palls 4 Pardbo 2

Alas, Hungry Palls won, knowing that that result secured them the title. Congratulations to Hungry Palls on a good season all around, and for earning themselves the first-seed for the following season.

Pts W D L GF:GA GD Status
1. Hungry Palls 10 3 1 2 10:9 1 Champions/NSCL
2. Thunderbird Bazaar 8 2 2 2 8:6 2 NSCL
3. North Fence Pushing 8 2 2 2 5:8 -3 NSCL
4. Pardbo 7 2 1 3 10:10 0 Potentially NSFA Cup

(OOC: Cup season to come tomorrow)

Squornshelous

12-06-2005, 16:14

Squornschale Champioinship News

Third Round Results:

M25: Vogsphere United 3-1 Dalforsas United
M26: Damogran FK 4-3 RKD Folfanga
M27: FK Striterax 2-1 FK Magramal
M28: KF Kakrafoon 3-0 Real Quazgar
M29: Football Poghrill 2-1 FK Dentrass
M30: KF Santraginus 2-5 Maximegalon United
M31: Atletico de Blerontia 0-2 FK Zarss
M32: Chalesm FK 2-1 Ateltico de Blagulon AET (1-1 AFT)
M33: Algolia AK 3-2 Margrathea FK
M34: Traal Athletics 2-1 Dangrabad Athletics
M35: Fallia FK 4-5 FK Bartledan PK (2-2 AFT, 2-2 AET)
M36: Golgafrincham United 0-2 Qualactin AK
M37: Hastromil AK 2-1 FK Arium
M38: FK Yassaca 4-3 Real Jaglan AET (3-3 AFT)

Fourth Round Results:
M39: Vogsphere United 4-3 FK Yassaca
M40: Damogran FK 4-1 Hastromil AK
M41: FK Striterax 3-1 Qualactin AK
M42: KF Kakrafoon 4-3 FK Bartledan AET (3-3 AFT)
M43: Football Poghrill 1-2 Traal Athletics AET (1-1 AFT)
M44: Maximegalon United 4-3 Algolia AK
M45: FK Zarss 2-5 Chalesm FK

Quarterfinal Results:
M46: Damogran FK 3-2 Chalesm FK AET (2-2 AFT)
M47: FK Striterax 3-0 Maximegalon United
M49: KF Kakrafoon 0-2 Traal Athletics
Vogsphere United bye

Semifinals:
M50: Vogsphere United 2-0 Traal Athletics
M51: Damogran FK 3-2 FK Striterax (2-2 AFT)

Third Place Match Result:
Traal Athletics 3-1 FK Striterax

Final Results:
Vogsphere United 3-2 Damogran FK AET (2-2 AFT)

1st Place: Vogsphere United
2nd Place: Damogran Football Klub
3rd Place Traal Athletics

Liverpool England

14-06-2005, 10:09

When we left off....

Cup:
First Round
Round 1
1A. Oak Chapel - 3B's and K 4:1
1B. Golden Discus - Folenisa 0:2 AET (0:0)
1C. Toledo/Findlay Oilers - Al Digoshi 1:0

Round 2
2A. Keelhead - Toldeo/Findlay Oilers 2:3 APK (1:1 AET)
2B. Folenisa - Al-Johari 6:0
2C. Oak Chapel - Darkness Utd 1:4

Round 3
3A. Greatcliff Tragic - Palisade Road 1:0
3B. Orean - Watakisikis 3:0
3C. Blessed St. Iago - Folenisa 1:2
3D. Toledo/Findlay Oilers - Talbott 4:5 APK (0:0 AET)
3E. Blackwater - Darkness Utd 2:0
3F. Alnwick Torpedo - Thunderbird Bazaar 1:0

The Cup season has officially gotten underway in Liverpool England with Round 4 (the official start-point for each Cup season; the FALE is looking to make this Round 3 w.e.f. 25F/26Q). The six Round Three winners and ten remaining Premiership clubs (the other six took part in Round Three) are looking to battle it out to the end; NSFA Cup places are guaranteed for the two teams that reach the final.

Round Four Results
4A. Greatcliff Tragic - Pardbo 1:2
4B. Orean - North Fence Pushing 2:0
4C. Folenisa - Red Harp Gold Lute 6:1
4D. Talbott - Hungry Palls 1:3 AET (1:1)
4E. Blackwater - Shrewtoe 0:1
4F. Alnwick Torpedo - Icarus Wings 4:2 APK (2:2 AET)
4G. Schimpol - IDEXO 5:1
4H. CCL 'C' - CCL 'D' called off due to crowd violence

Eight matches were played.... no, wait, seven matches were played in the last 16 round in the Liverpool England Cup (colloquially the FALE Cup), which saw the introduction of the remaining ten Premiership teams (Pardbo, North Fence Pushing, Red Harp Gold Lute, Hungry Palls, Shrewtoe, Icarus Wings, IDEXO, Schimpol, CCL 'D' and CCL 'C') to the other six who entered in Round Three (of which four made it through; Orean, Greatcliff Tragic, Folenisa and Blackwater). It was a great round, which produced the joint-highest-scoring game, 6-1 between Folenisa and Red Harp Gold Lute (Blessed St. Iago lost 4-3 to Keelhead in season 20F/21Q). However, due to crowd trouble at the stadium shortly before the City Centre derby [the CCL teams share a stadium; on matchdays when both teams are scheduled to play at home, one match takes places an hour after the previous has finished], the referee decided not to lead the teams onto the pitch, abandoning the match. The FALE judged that it could not decide which set of fans had sparked the violence, and decided that the match would not be awarded; instead, both teams would be thrown out of the competition, and barred from entering the 23F/24Q Cup.

Icarus Wings, who lost on penalties, were the team that gained from this; they were reinstated to the competition to replace the would-be winner of the CCL derby. The 23F/24Q Cup would now see a different format to combat the fact that only 26, not 28, teams would take part. Possible solutions thrown up include having all 12 lower-division teams thrown straight into the first round, with the 6 winners and 14 other Premiership teams (not including the CCL rivals) forming 4 groups of 5, with one game against each opponent at a neutral venue.

Round Five/Quarter Finals
5A. Pardbo - Icarus Wings 1:0
5B. Orean - Folenisa 1:0
5C. Hungry Palls - Shrewtoe 2:0
5D. Alnwick Torpedo - Schimpol 2:0

The Quarter Finals threw up a shock result, as First Division Alnwick Torpedo shocked Premiership side Schimpol 2-0 on neutral ground to seal themselves a place in the two-legged semifinals against Hungry Palls. Pardbo defeated the Icarus Wings, who had qualified on default, 1-0 to set up a meeting with Orean.

Semi Finals First Leg
6Ai. Pardbo - Orean 2:1
6Bi. Hungry Palls - Alnwick Torpedo 0:2

Alnwick Torpedo gained a shock 2-0 away advantage in the first leg over Hungry Palls, newly-crowned Premiership champions, thanks to careless defending by the home side. They were now only a draw away from being the first lower-division side in Liverpool England history to compete at a continental level. Pardbo beat Orean 2-1, meanwhile, but Orean secured a crucial away goal.

Semi Finals Second Leg
6Aii. Orean - Pardbo 1:0 (2:2 aggregate, Orean advance on away goal)
6Bii. Alnwick Torpedo - Hungry Palls 0:3 AET (0:2, 2:2 aggegate after 90 minutes)

Heartbreak for Alnwick Torpedo as two injury time goals let Hungry Palls back into the game to level the aggregate score at 2-2 after 90 minutes, which meant extra time. Hungry Palls went on to score in the 107th minute, sealing their place in the final - and thus guaranteeing Pardbo a place in the NSFA Cup, as Hungry Palls had already qualified through the league for the NSCL, and Pardbo had finished 4th - just outside the NSCL places. Therefore, Pardbo had the Alnwick defence to thank as their offence failed away from home in Orean at Grovers Stadium, sending them out on the away goal Orean scored back home.

Final
Orean v. Hungry Palls
00:00 Kickoff
04:02 Orean FREEKICK A foul gives Orean a freekick, Hungry Palls wall moved back ten yards. Freekick results in cornerkick.
05:00 Orean GOAL Orean score from resulting corner kick, a sloppy error by the Hungry Palls goalkeeper.
17:12 Orean GOAL Orean score after midfield maestro Douglas Freech Jr., son of newly-appointed national coach Doug Freech, hits the target with a 25-yard banana shot.
24:54 Hungry Palls PENALTY The Palls earn a penalty after Freech Jr handled the ball from a corner. Freech is let off with a warning, despite Palls' protests.
25:01 Hungry Palls GOAL Hungry Palls score from the resulting penalty, Mark Hearn IV, the seventeen year old great-great grandson of World Cup winning goalkeeper Mark Hearne, comes out of goal to convert the spotkick.
45:00 Half-time Orean lead 2-1.
45:00 Kickoff
45:57 Hungry Palls GOAL Hungry Palls get a deserved equaliser, with the Orean defence falling apart like the Berlin Wall.
61:41 Orean RED CARD Freech, while being a midfield mæstro, certainly cannot keep his cool. Gets sent off for a two-footed lunge on Hearne while the keeper is retrieving the ball.
61:45 Hungry Palls RED CARD Hearne also gets his marching orders for retaliating.
90:00 End of ninety minutes
90:00 Kickoff
97:18 Orean GOAL A long clearance from the 'keeper taes an awkward bounce on the pitch and loops over Hungry Palls' replacement keeper.
104:24 Orean OWN GOAL A mistake in the box sees the ball deflect in off the keeper, and a defender trying to clear the ball on the line taps it in while trying to do so.
105:00 End of 105 minutes
105:00 Kickoff
120:00 Full time

So, the match went to a penalty shootout, and unfortunately in finals we must have a winner and a loser. Hungry Palls took the shootout 14-13 after 18 kicks for each team, making it a new Liverpool England record. Pardbo therefore take the NSFA First Round place, while Orean claim the Qualifying Round slot.

Druida

14-06-2005, 13:53

Bill Posters here on DruidSport, running you through the latest transfer news in the DruidLeague.

Cefn Albion had already secured the signiture of Isreal Dooney to strengthen their defence for next season, and now they've gone and signed themself as top international goalkeeper, too. Kyle Thomas, the Hockey Canadian international goalkeeper, who's something ridiculously young like 8 years old, will now be between the sticks next season. The deal sees Paul Rowntree head for the Beer League, along with a couple of youngsters no-one's really heard of, not even many of the Albion faithful. Rowntree's gap will be filled by another youngster, Trevor Dowley, a 19-year-old Albion have bought from DL3 side Port Scadock Ramblers for 5 million cwuls.

Another side with a new keeper next season will be Parkville, who have swapped their young reserve keeper Connor Michaels for the services of Quasim Black from York of Liamist States. At the same time, Parkville's first choice from last season, Trevor Stoley, has moved on to Partizan Drissa for 7 million cwuls after declaring that he didn't want to spend his time sitting on the bench.

Druid Tribune failed to manage to strengthen their defence for the new season. Not that they really need to be stronger, having conceded a record low of just ten league goals last year. However, DT did try to bring in Jana Kansu from Rejistanian amateur side Kalisimu Salan. However, Kansu isn't too keen on leaving Salan, as many clubs have discovered in the past, and so they'll just have to make-do with the record breaking defence they had last season.

Finally, Cefn Bus Station, who somewhat miraculously made it into the DPL last season, have spent their 42 million cwul budget on one player - Marcus Tripton, a Cockbill Street international left midfielder now formerly of Harewood FC. However, they did manage to get Carl Lightson from West Cefn Rangers for nothing, so they'll have new players on both sides. "Save the Bus Station!" as Tripton put it upon signing. Hopefully, they will...

Cockbill Street

14-06-2005, 20:56

Massive Mess-Up
Tripton Wasn't In Harewood After All

When the Harewood FC officials knocked on the door of Marcus Tripton, to tell him of the great news that he had just signed for Cefn Bus Station, it turned out that Mr Tripton - in fact - was not there, and had not been there for the past six months. How this oversight is possible, the C-mail has not yet ascertained, but apparently "we forgot to strike him from the records".

As a result, Harewood have just lost 42 million cwuls - and the Bus Station their chance of staying up this year.

(OOC: Sincere apologies, Druida. My fault for not checking my spreadsheets and IRC logs before selling players)

Vilita

14-06-2005, 22:14

Vilitan Transfer Wires

As the race for Champions League Qualification was set to begin, some Vilitan clubs looked internationally to improve their squads. Stellar Division strugglers Mavaloiao signed hot shot Spruitlandi striker Chico Provoost to press for their first ever invite to internationstatal competition, while Marine Coast United bolstered their attack by dishing out a large undisclosed fee to acquire Bettia's Chris Hutton. It is believed that there are future clauses attached to the transfer which could include the first Vilitan travelling to Bettia in the near future.

Stellar Division promotees FC Almintora looked to emulate the Owls by signing a Bedistani in the form of Tara Stalls, the rising 18 year old cubs midfielder. The side making the most moves was undoubtebly Declasse newcomers Laiotia AFC, the former Non-League giant killers will finally get their chance to prove their all in the league system, and they will do so with the help of Spruitland youth keeper Tristan Verelst, Bedistania defender James Malone and Nedalia's Khalil Jamhurra who joins thanks to a deal worked out with kit provided 3wide Designs to bring the Nedalian in to star at the new league club. Other sides making moves included Terrarokka Spirit who signed Liverpool Englands Francois Rousilles, Bedistans Pat Romano and Spruitlands Koenraad Opdenbeeck.

Rumors also flew rampent that late deadline deals would see highly praised Nedalian midfielder Nene make a blockbuster transfer to Marine Coast United, a deal that has rumored to be in the works for sometime. While many clubs have been scouting Vilitan Exiles of Druida defender Vite Makose, it seems like the defender is most likely to sign for Morata Valley in the near future. The Valley offered the player a lucrative contract and a say in future squad additions.

Milchama

15-06-2005, 05:59

Controversy finally settled in Milchama Cup Final

Alexandria- The Milchama Cup final controversy has finally been settled. The hotly contested final between second place club Desert Foxes and the third place team Chaialim had been the subject of controversy in recent weeks because of Milchama's soccer bylaws.

The MFL (Milchama Football Association) has some of the tightest regulations and laws in the world. One of the laws states that if a player scores a goal in a game and within a week of the game has tested positive for steroids all his goals in that game or any game played that week is not counted. The controversy in the final started after Desert Foxes striker Clyde Misterson, who scored two goals in the 2-1 victory for the Desert Foxes tested positive for steroids. According to the rules of the league that meant that both of his goals did not count and Chailaim got a 1-0 victory and qualification in the NSFA Cup. Desert Foxes immediately protested the ruling saying that he tested positive because he had a cold the day of the game and he took some medicine to stop some of his symptoms. The real problem Desert Foxes has with the ruling as president Matityahu Coven says "We don't mind the unfairness as much as the lost revenue that we could get from being in the NSFA Cup."

This game and the law puts the entire laws of the league under the microscope. The MFL has rules that state that you must have at least two native milchamaians in the starting lineup as well as one on your bench. The MFL also has laws preventing how many transfers clubs can have a year as well as how many players must be in the squad from any top divisions club's youth teams as well as many other strange and seemingly restricting laws.

A meeting scheduled for July 15 is being planned to go over all of the MFL's laws and figure which ones need to be kept and which ones could get replaced.

Druida

15-06-2005, 15:49

As a goodwill gesture between the two clubs, Cefn Bus Station have decided to send a bus to Harewood F.C. as part of the transfer of Marcus Tripton between the two clubs. Of course, being Druidan, they've forgotten that a bus like this is almost 300 years ahead of its time (2016 in Druida is 1732 in Cockbill Street). The driver, who set off before the deal was officially announced, had just crossed the border in the north, shortly after leaving Bedistan, not realising that the deal had been cancelled. "Uh-oh, low on fuel. Let's just keep going, eh?"

"Keep it going, keep it going... look, there's a village up ahead. Now, just keep it on the dirt track, well be there in no time."

The driver made it to the village, somehow, before the bus eventually clapped out. Damn. And not a petrol station in sight. "Still, there's always the other way of doing things, but that takes a few days to do it. I know, I'll ask someone..."

The bus driver stopped a random passer by. "Excuse me, can you tell me where I can get some vegetable oil?"

The passer by just stared at him. Was it the fact that no-one has vegetable oil, the ridiculous Druidan accent, or the fact that he'd just stepped off some futuristic horseless coach? Whatever it was, the response was far from helpful.

The driver's aim changed. Instead of delivering the bus to Harewood, it was now a case of getting out of this place. Bedistan wasn't far away. If he could get back there, everything would be OK. But how could he get enough money to make his way back?

Well, as luck would have it, it turned out that there was a local festival happening, and the people were taking part in a very local tradition called "Kick The Idiot". It was a tradition harking back to the time when a crazy man with a weird voice, no brain and a penchant for using lots of Ls visited the village seventy years before. No-one here knew who he was or where he was from... well, not until now, anyway...

Anyway, the story goes that the idiot who came was kicked out of the village by the locals on suspicion of being a spy from the next village. Every year since, they have celebrated this by getting the stupidest person in the village to leave the village for the day.

"Simple. All I have to do is find a stupid person on the road out of the village, and get the plan into action."

And so he walked down the road, and he found the village idiot, just standing there crying.

The bus driver approached him. "Are you OK?"

"No. They all think I'm stupid. I hate this damn festival! Every year I get kicked out of the village for a day, all because they think I'm stupid. I'm not, you know!"

"There there." The bus driver offered him a hug before getting into action. "You know, I could give you something that might get them off your back. For a price, of course."

"Oh yes?"

"How would you like a carriage from the future?"

"From the future?"

"Yes. It doesn't use horses. It uses... er... a magic potion!"

"Oh yes?"

"Well, it smells a bit..."

"It can't smell worse than horses do."

"Er, indeed... anyway, would you be interested?"

"Um, OK then. How much do you want for it?"

"Well, how much does it cost to get to Bedistan from here?"

And so the bus driver made it to Bedistan, and the village idiot? Well, he got ridiculed. And now the village has a new festival. Every year, they take one of the villagers, and they get to sit on the theatre on wheels that the village idiot brought that day.

And the moral to the story? Um... there isn't one really. It's just a nice little tale. If you like that kind of thing.

Starblaydia

15-06-2005, 23:24

Liga Starblaydia Season 4 (http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/Liga_Starblaydia_Season_4) is now up and readable on the wiki.

Can't be arsed to post it other than up there. :D

Druida

16-06-2005, 01:13

Bill Posters here again with the final round-up before the start of the 2016 season.

Dinamo Neodzki look almost certain to have a World Cup finalist in their side next season. Yes, Raven Oaker, one of the main stars of the Oaker side, is coming to the New Europan club. A bid somewhere in the region of 10 million cwuls ($1.4 million) looks like it could be enough to secure the player's signiture.

As Oaker comes in, Vite Makose is leaving the DPL to go across the water to Morata Valley in Vilita, a move to the land of his forefathers. Druida's new national team manager Trefor "Elastic" Edwards has told reporters that he will keep an eye on how the player does for his new club, though whether he'd actually want to play for Druida or not remains to be seen.

Bettia

16-06-2005, 09:52

Apex League News

Old Maxwellians Are Feelin' Good

Apex League Playoff (Stadiwm Bettia, Gabalfa)

Old Maxwellians 3 Allaway 37 78, Caice 49
Fiilghud Town 1 Al-Hakim 14

The Old Maxwellians are celebrating another season in the top flight after a rather comfortable victory in the playoff final here today. It was their 2nd Division opponants Fiilghud Town who opened the scoring though, with veteran striker Jason Al-Hakim taking advantage of a sloppy backpass to put his team ahead.

That was just the spur the Toffs needed as they slowly but surely took control. Leading scorer Johnson Allaway pulled them back on level terms on 37 minutes with a glancing header from a corner. James Caice put them ahead soon after halftime, and Allaway sealed the win twelve minutes from time.

Transfer News

There has been a fair bit of activity on the transfer front, with international deals being the feature.

Champions Akani Sands look set to bolster their midfield by signing Nedalian duo Sammy Ewene and international Trent Hardman from Edensanne and Riviera respectively. Both transfer fees have been agreed, and the Destroyers are hoping to make them available for the upcoming Champions League.

Another Nedalian who could be making his way to Bettia is striker Bader Tayarra, who looks set to join Gabalfa City from Andestranne for 2.69 million Groats. The Titans have further strengthened their squad after snapping up high-rated Vtorbetin goalkeeper Von Bietsch.

Butetown Dragons have also gone across the border to sign U21 international goalkeeper Hard Dans for 5.38 million Groats.

There has also been some trading going on across Bettia's southern border as well. Hypocrian international midfielder Marcus Baxter has spurned the advances of the Hyper League's bigger teams to join Sukatra Tigers in time for their NSFA Cup campaign. The Hyper League's runners-up Pylos Reavers have also been busy, beating both Gabalfa Rovers and Gabalfa City to sign one of Bettia's top strikers Judson York from relegated AFC Rendrew. They further strengthened their squad by snapping up promising U21 defender Maelog Mumtazi from Lorshill City.

After a troubled season and much speculation, international striker Chris Hutton's rumoured transfer to Vilita's Marine Coast Utd is now going ahead, in a deal that could see some Vilitan names in the league next season.

And lastly, there will also be some Liamist activity in the Apex League next year. Striker Brennan Alasanne is joining Ceffinton from Premier League outfit Marseille in exchange for U21 international striker Gwarthen Rhydderch. Downton have also added a new name to their squad, signing States' international defender Michael Knight from Liamistan in exchange for lanky U21 defender Eric Teague.

Vilita

17-06-2005, 15:44

Di Bradini eyes Yeboah
------------------Kiiarana City head honcho and Starblaydi legend Simeone Di Bradini has reportedly been seen at Port d’Liamton scouting Top Keeper Winner Axel Yeboah. Di Bradini has been keen to improve his Vilitan Declasse squad between the pipes in an effort to push for a quick return to the Stellar Division, and is willing to give up the rights to Turorian Left Back Ibakanee Rialtaa, a charming prospect and future Turorian Under-21 Player. Di Bradini was questioned on the proposed transfer by members of the Vilitan Press but had no comment.

Marligantis

17-06-2005, 15:56

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Lai'aano having tough time in Druida

----------------Marligantis International Aar Lai'aano, the first and only Marligantian to play professional football in a foreign country, has been having a tough time in Druida and has reportedly handed in a transfer request to his club, despite finishing near the top of DL5. Lai'aano would neither confirm nor deny that he had requested a transfer, but he did indicate that he was enjoying life in Druida and it would take a lot to get him to leave his new home. It is believed in the media that Lai'aano is targeting a transfer to a DL2 club close to home so that he can work along side a higher standard of players, while still excelling at his own skills. Lai'aano has not played internationally for some time, as the struggling Marligantis FA has not been able to afford trips to important international events such as the World Cup Qualifiers.

Vilita

17-06-2005, 16:09

Nikiema eyes Compound League

------------32 Year Old Vilitan Midfielder Musa Nikiema has told a Vilita National reporter that he has been in contact with two clubs from Cockbill Street's Compound League about taking on a duel role as Player/Manager. Nikiema has been active in the Vilitan Stellar Division for Turoki Isle as their Assistant Manager, working along side Player/Manager Umberto Melli. Nikiema now looks to follow in his mentors footsteps by taking the leap into Management. Nikiema would not reveal the names of the clubs that he was in contact with, but one is believed to be a high-profile team in the street. In his Stellar Division Career, Nikiema played for both Turoki Isle and Arcticala Inlet, and was an integral part in Arcticala Inlet's Declasse championship winning side in Season 4 that helped shape the future of the club that has now won the Vilitan Cup a record 5 times.

Turori

17-06-2005, 16:51

Tribe Applies for FA Recognition

----------------Turori's Atali Waarana tribe, located south of the Turorian town of Waridi, has recently applied for recognition with the Vilitan FA for the tribes organized football (soccer) team. While the tribe itself stills prides itself on ancient traditions, the Atali Waarana Tribe football club keeps itself well enough afloat to contend with any of the amateur sides on the Island Emirate. Now, in an effort to expand the reach of their tribe, the Atali Waarana's have applied to be recognized by the Vilitan FA. If recognized, the Atali Waarana tribe would be eligible to have their name entered into the draw for the preliminary rounds of the Vilitan Cup, a knockout style competition which eventually sees the inclusion of local sporting giants such as Vilita's Yeaddin Owls when the competition reaches the First Stage, proper. Atali Waarana would also be eligible for invitation into the Vilitan Declasse division, although some feel the panel to be very exclusive, and usually only the top Vilitan Non-League sides are invited to the Declasse, usually those that have performed best in the Vilitan Cup over consecutive seasons, or that have been relegated recently from the Declasse. No tribe based team has ever participated in the upper tiers of the Vilitan League system. While the tribe has always fielded a squad solely consisting of other tribes members, they have not ruled out allowing outsiders to play with them if they are accpeted by the FA. They are also looking for some nearby Atlantian Oceania based club sides who will entertain them in a friendly match, hopefully to prove their ability to compete at a higher level.

Vilita

17-06-2005, 17:08

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O'Toole Departs Marine Coast

------------------Long time Marine Coast United head coach Baron O'Toole shocked his team and fans alike after he abrubtly resigned from his managerial position during the build up to the 17th Vilitan League season. O'Toole was one of the biggest influences in the creation of the Stellar Division, as Manager and Hero at Marine Coast United before there was an organized league in Vilita. Working alongside other managers at the time, such as Strike FC's R.L. Cruisin, and representatives from the growing Vilitan FA, the Vilitan League was formed. In his seventeen seasons in charge at Marine Coast United, O'Toole acquired countless honors and recognitions. Baron O'Toole negotiated the first ever international transfer of a Vilitan National, when World Cup 13 standout Santo Kecker was dealt to Kingsfordian side Barcoenfuego. As a manager, O'Toole would lead Marine Coast to the Stellar Division title three times, most recently in Season 15, as well as being a finalist in the Vilitan Cup on four seperate occasions, and winning the Tropical Trophy three times. O'Toole was also selected as Manager of the Year three times, and was selected by the Vilitan FA to head the AOCAF program, where he introduced and developed young talent into senior level international competition, preparing future stars like Carmine Mbidzo for the top level of football.

Hockey Canada

17-06-2005, 21:23

Irkutsk

With the recent departure of Kyle Thomas heading off for Cefn Albion of the Druida Premier League, Paul Rowntree has been setting records left, right and centre. Starting off the first hald of the season (15 games) with 26 goals, he's proven himself more than enough for anyone to handle in the league. The only keeper that hasn't been victimized by him is his own, Damien Marx. Marx entered the league at age 17 last year playing for the Federal District but was traded quickly in the off-season.

Now Rowntree and Marx are playing together for North Pole United in the Champions League hoping for a win together. They know Irkutsk has pretty much locked up 1st place in the league, so another title would be icing on the cake for them.

Vilita

17-06-2005, 21:32

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Season 17 :: Pre-Season & Tropical Trophy
-------------------In a bit of an uncharacteristic shuffle amongst the giants of the Vilitan League, the appointment of Jurgen Ramzi as new manager of Marine Coast United had a signifigant effect on the last days of the transfer market. 34 year old Yeaddin hero Calaesa Mitaroka jumped at the chance to prove himself as a manager, after working alongside Kenter Surf at Yeaddin for many seasons, taking the job at Inland Peaks. Mitaroka moved quickly to sign friend and national defender Jaloey Afrikka from the Owls. To make up for the gap in midfield from Mitaroka's departure, the Owls persuaded World Cup 20 hero Tanner Nerni to retun to Yeaddin in a blockbuster deal. Ramzi would not leave the transfer market alone either, sending off foreign midfielders Aman Dedur and Henrik Bastale to Inland Peaks and Liguon Valley respectively.

-------------------After leading his new team to the Vilitan Cup title in Season 16, Callum Banda led Arcticala Inlet into a tough Tropical Trophy fixture against Kenter Surf's defending champion Yeaddin Owls. The two time defending Nationstates Champions League Champions quickly set the mark after Lai Ncube converted Alejandro Vantrease's low ball into the area, sending it past a diving Gavin Thornley and off the far post. But with Banda screaming from his position on the subs bench, Arcticala faught back into the match and levelled through Manolis Makunike before half time. Inlet dominated play in the second half, and goals from Syku Lyku-Agbayani and Rhianna Peters sealed an emphatic victory for Banda and Arcticala Inlet to open the season.

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Season 17 :: First Half Report

-------------------The opening day of Stellar Divison matches saw little excitement with three matches ending in a draw. The most exciting match of the day was at the Lirai Asku Castle where Antonis Siazzu got the defending champions off to a dream start with his starling run and finish past teammate Angelos Prokopsis who is on loan at Doug Freech's Lopinka. It looked like the Owls would storm off but Lopinka held their ground and equalized with just 15 minutes to play. Eventually the home fans would get their cheers as late goals from Vantrease and Siazzu gave the champs a 3-1 victory. Turoki Isle shocked Eastal Lunar with a similar scoreline to get themselves off to a fine start, while the rest of the league was bunched up in the middle of the table.

-------------------Vantrease would prove prolific for the Owls in the opening matches scoring a goal a piece in the opening four games as Yeaddin recorded victories over Liguon Valley and Strike FC, before conceding a trio of goals in a draw with Cednia Beach AFC, while still topping the table on 10 points after four matches. Julian Lisbie inspired victories over Makosile and Jlinal Cove, and a draw with Turoki Isle helped Arcticala Inlet keep pace atop the charts. Strike FC hosted Marine Coast United in a high profile clash at The Shultis. An early own goal hurt the hosts but they faught back and Thierry Columbo won the match for Strike with his 78th minute goal. Mavaloiao were off to the worst of starts winless in the opening four matches of the season.

-------------------Yeaddin and Arcticala Inlet would stay locked atop the table with a pair of victories and a draw each to top the table at 17 points a piece. Four consecutive victories moved Strike back into the top three, just one point behind the leaders. After 5 losses to open their campaign, Mavaloiao was faced with important matches against fellow strugglers Lopinka and Liguon Valley and came away with a pair of draws to collect their first points of the season. Meanwhile, Jurgen Ramzi was already under pressure from the fans after going winless in four matches with little production from new signings Chris Hutton and Nene.

-------------------Inlet Stadium played host to the International television audience as high flying Arcticala Inlet met up with the Champion Owls in a match that was sure to break the deadlock atop the Stellar Division Table. Callum Banda had high hopes for his side who had achieved victory in the Tropical Trophy against the same Owls. It was the reigning champs who started the strongest however, with an all-star cast of scorers with World Cup Final experience, the opener from Alejandro Vantrease and the second from Audioslavia's Taurxa Jeroen. Antonis Siazzu closed the game off in the second half for Yeaddin, before Arcticala were awarded a controversial penalty while Vantrease received his marching orders. Manolis Ipoua converted for Inlet, but it was not enough as Yeaddin took sole possession of first place in the table for the first time in the season. Strike FC continued their winning ways however, keeping the pressure on the Owls, one of just two unbeaten teams in the league, along with impressive Turorian side Cednia beach who sat 4 points back in fourth place.

-------------------After his red card against Arcticala Inlet, the owls were without top scorer Vantrease for the crucial Classic against Marine Coast at Marine World Park. Marine Coast opened up to the early lead, but the Owls faught back to bring the all-time series between the arch rivals to 24-13 in favor of the Owls. The Owls would continue their winning streak, but Strike FC kept right in line to remain positioned just one point behind after 11 matches. Makosile recorded their first victory of the season over Mavaloiao, after drawing 8 of their opening 10 matches. The Fans at Lunar Park in Seraai saw a thriller of a match, with Inaki Soler putting Inland Peaks 2 goals up, before the home team faught back with Zhoran Tumunzahar scoring the third goal to put Eastal Lunar up 3-2 at the half. But a second half Aman Dedur goal put the equalizer on the board for Inland Peaks before Inaki Soler netted a pair of late penalty kicks to give Peaks the 5-3 victory.

-------------------Strike hoped to capitalize from the Owls draw with Turoki Isle when they travelled to Turori to face unbeaten Cednia Beach, however, when Baston Jillien was sent off it was clear there was only going to be one winner, and Cednia Beach found themselves thrusted into the limelight, coupled with a victory over Arcticala Inlet to see themselves sitting second in the table halfway through the season, 4 points behind the Owls. Despite the losses, Strike remained one point behind Cednia Beach in what was quickly become a three-team race for the title. Early season troubles behind them, Marine Coast faught back up to put pressure on fourth placed Arcticala Inlet. The addition of Chico Provoost was not providing the needed spark in the Mavaloiao attack, with the southern turoki island side netting just four goals in thirteen games at the foot of the table. Henrik Bastale was having trouble settling in at his new club as Liguon Valley found themselves four points adrift from Doug Freech's Lopinka and the safety zone.

-------------------Strike fans began to worry about their championship prospects when manager Santo Kecker decided to offload Timmy Leaburn to Eastal Lunar and Sylvain Emeka-Tuai to Liguon Valley, however, when Kecker re-distributed the funds into a club-record transfer swoop to bring Inaki Soler back to the club he started his career, the fans quickly forgot about the departing Emeka-Tuai.

-------------------Dissapointed with the attack at his club, Jurgen Ramzi invested in Vilitan Under-21 striker Kris Wrice from Turoki Isle, who also offloaded defender Tanner Lembi to Eastal Lunar.

-------------------To little surprise of anyone in Vilita, 34 year old defender Jaloey Afrikka moved by request to Jlinal Cove for the fifth different time in his career to help his hometown club fight against relegation. Other midseason moves included Eastal Lunar's Duane Northam and Ade Hinds moving to Arcticala Inlet and Yeaddin Owls respectively, while Lopinka's Lincon Dinor was recruited by Liguon Valley.

Second Half Report

-------------------Coming off an injury, Soler was not available to face league leaders Yeaddin when they arrived at The Shultis on matchday 16. The effect was clear as goals from Malaino Mumamba, Siazzu and Vantrease lifted the Owls to an easy 4-1 victory, which on the heels of a 5-1 thrashing of relegation threatened Liguon Valley, saw the Owls top the table by 9 points over Cednia Beach. The Beach had been keeping form with Yeaddin until suffering their first loss of the season, a 1-0 reverse against Inland Peaks. Starblaydi bred Reima Tahvanainen scored his first career goal in the Stellar Division helping FC Almintora to a pair of victories lifting them well into the safety zone as they looked to earn their place in the NS Champions League as Turorian representatives.

-------------------Just as it looked like the Owls had opened up a big enough lead, the tides turned once again. Many thought that Cednia Beach would drop off in the second half and leave the Vilitan Elite to battle it out for the title, but the Turorian side had other ideas. Holding the defending champions goalless through the match, Captain and keeper Milauo Slietah started the counter attack in the 89th minute and substitute Yemi Grobbelaar flashed a shot past Falcon, condemning the Owls to their first defeat of the season. Confirming their place at the top end of the table, the Beach hosted Marine Coast United and took the 2-1 victory to close even further on Yeaddin, who could only manage a draw with Makosile. Things were looking grim for Mavaloiao, needing a victory at Lopinka to keep realistic hopes of fighting off relegation. On the heels of a loss to Arcticala Inlet, Mavaloiao failed to score in their 12th consecutive match and gained no ground on their relegation battling counterparts.

-------------------After falling behind, the return of Inaki Soler did much to improve form at Strike FC who rebounded with victories over Turoki Isle, Mavaloiao and Lopinka to close the gap on the top two. Story of the Season Cednia Beach were held by FC Almintora in the Turorian Classic, but did not lose any ground on the leaders who were held similarly by Inland Peaks. Not wishing to be left out of the loop, Arcticala Inlet took it to the Owls, and Alejandro Vantrease's second half strike was not enough to overcome the openers from Peters and Lisbie, condemning the champions to their second defeat of the season and allowing the top 5 to close even further. Henrik Bastale began to show the form that earned him foreign midfielder of the year as Liguon Valley squared off in a relegation battle with Lopinka at the Lopinka National Stadium. The hosts had taken the early lead, but goals from Bastale and Dene Shaw gave Valley the points to leap frog Lopinka in what was now a two-team battle for the final position of safety with 4 matches to play.

-------------------Cednia had the chance to take the top spot when the Owls lost once again to Eastal Lunar and a pair of goals from Zhorin Tumunzahar, but the fighting spirit of Lopinka saw the relegation battlers take all three points, and move back into the safety zone after Strike FC's thrashing of Liguon Valley. Along with Arcticala Inlet's victory over Marine Coast United, the top four all of a sudden had found themselves seperated by just two points, with the Owls leading Cednia Beach on goal differential, Strike in third and Arcticala two points back in 4th. The battle for the final place in the Champions League was going to be decided between marine Coast United, Turoki Isle and Inland Peaks, with the Peaks holding a 2 point advantage over United with three matches to play, with the losers likely settling for a place in the NSFA cup.

-------------------Cednia Beach took the top spot away from the Owls with help from their Turorian rivals, as FC Almintora held the defending champions to a 1-1 draw at the Lirai Asku Castle. Callum Banda named himself in the starting lineup for the key matchup against Strike FC, and only one team would leave the day with a chance at catching the top two. Banda's brace coupled with a goal from Syku Lyku-Agbayani gave the edge to Inlet who moved level with the Owls in second, just two points behind new leaders Cednia Beach AFC. Mavaloiao's fight against relegation ended with a 4-1 defeat to Jlinal Cove, while Lopinka and Liguon Valley suffered defeats leaving Lopinka two points clear of their relegation rivals.

-------------------Cednia Beach would not have it easy atop the table, with two matches to play, both against title opposition. While Yeaddin and Arcticala Inlet faced mid-table opposition, Cednia Beach would have to travel to The Shultis and face off against Strike FC who would still be in the championship chase with a win. Serge DuPont was a notable absense for the home side, but both teams enjoyed their fair share of chances in the early going. The tide of the match turned just 20 minutes in when one of Cednia's midfielders were adjudged to have went in two footed on Baston Jillien, and received his marching orders from referee Chagas. Strike began putting serious pressure on Milauo Slietah's goal, and only the spectacular diving saves of the 38 year old Turorian miracle worker kept the scores level at the half. Jillien and Thierry Columbo were a formidible force for Strike throughout the second half, but the Cednia backline led by Slietah was equal to the challenge as the match passed the hour mark. Santo Kecker instructed his players to push forward and they did just that, however, laying the full pressure on Milauo Slietah's goal, the defense was caught off its line as Cednia Beach successfully took a shocking lead with 15 minutes to play on the counter attack. Strike pushed everything forward over the final minutes, but could not get the goal they needed to keep their championship hopes alive, as Cednia Beach would take. The travelling supporters had no sooner started celebrating their victory over strike when the scores from around the league had started coming in. Both Yeaddin and Arcticala Inlet fell short of victory, and Cednia Beach AFC had won the Stellar Division title for the first time in club, and Turorian history. Strike's loss pushed them down behind Inland Peaks into the fifth place in the table, in danger of missing out on a place in the Champions League with Marine Coast United lingering just two points behind. At the bottom of the table, Liguon Valley earned a draw at Jlinal Cove to move just one point behind Lopinka in the battle for safety. The teams entered the final match with identical goal differential, but Lopinka had the edge on goals scored.

-------------------Callum Banda did all he could to take his team over the Owls and into second in the table, single handedly giving champions Cednia Beach their 4th loss of the season with his hattrick, however the Owls were able to easily come away with a 4-0 victory over relegated Mavaloiao to maintain the second position on superior goal differential. Strike FC were taking no chances with their place in the Champions League, preserving it with an easy 4-0 victory over Jlinal Cove to secure 4th in the table, and joining them will be Inland Peaks who outlasted a late charge from Marine Coast United to take the 5th place, and the final position in the NSCL. Both Lopinka and Liguon Valley suffered final day defeats meaning Doug Freech's side avoided relegation for a second consecutive season.

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Individual Awards

-------------------Strike's Inaki Soler had an incredible season, scoring 14 times between Strike and Inland Peaks, where he began the season, and was an easy choice for Player of the Season, where he was shortlisted with Yeaddin Owls Antonis Siazzu and Arcticala Inlet's Derry Colgan, who was the recipient of the Foreign Player of the Year award.

-------------------Soler also edged out Siazzu for the Midfielder of the Year Honors, while Foreign midfielder of the year was an even closer affair. The first vote shortlisted Starblaydia's Surachai Buathiang, who plays for Inland Peaks and Gbenga Ogunniya of Marine Coast United, along with Strike FC's Baston Jillien from Chicanada. The first vote was a tie, and Ogunniya's name was removed for the revote. Starblaydia's Buathiang came out on top, and was gifted the award.

-------------------Cockbill Street's Rhianna Peters edged out Serge DuPont and Bedistan's Alejandro Vantrease to take home Striker of the Year honors, while some were calling for Marine Coast United's young striker Tika Massa to be recognized, he will be a player to look out for next season.

-------------------Foreign Player of the year Derry Colgan was also handed the Defender of the Year honors, however Cockbill Street's O'Neill Nerderburgh had a career season and some were calling for the 25 year old to be an upset winner of the award. Arcticala Inlet's Christos Tchami was recognized as the top Vilitan Defender of the season.

-------------------Vilitan Under-21 and Makosile Goalkeeper Jawz Oaker earned the Goalkeeper of the Year award, becoming the youngest player ever to do so, earning the honor over his Vilitan national team counterpart Jimmy Kater of Strike FC. Giant Zucchini's Shelton earned the Foreign goalkeeper of the year award after leading Turoki Isle to the NSFA Cup.

-------------------Despite having a relatively quiet year, Zhorin Tumunzahar got the job done for mid-table Eastal Lunar, netting a league leading 14 times to lead Yeaddin's Alejandro Vantrease in the goalscoring charts.

Stellar Division Top Goalscorers::

# Player Team App. Goals
1st Zhorin Tumunzahar Eastal Lunar 26 14
2nd Alejandro Vantrease Yeaddin Owls 23 11
3rd Aman Dedur Inland Peaks 25 10
--- Ippolit Adjei Marine Coast 22 10
--- Rhianna Peters Arcticala Inlet 23 10
6th Serge DuPont Strike 22 9
--- Iñaki Soler Strike 16 9
--- Mauro Baraza Eastal Lunar 25 9
9th Jiujia Makae Makosile 26 8
10th Kris Wrice Marine Coast 25 7
--- Tika Massa Marine Coast 18 7

Stellar Division Performance Ratings (Out of 10)::
# Player Team App. Rating
1st Iñaki Soler Strike 16 7.88
2nd Antonis Siazzu Yeaddin Owls 20 7.75
3rd Noel Adigüzel Inland Peaks 22 7.55
4th Derry Colgan Arcticala Inlet 21 7.52
5th Aman Dedur Inland Peaks 25 7.48
6th Rhianna Peters Arcticala Inlet 23 7.43
7th Serge DuPont Strike 22 7.41
8th Alejandro Vantrease Yeaddin Owls 23 7.39
9th Christos Tchami Arcticala Inlet 13 7.38
10th Tika Massa Marine Coast 18 7.37

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-------------------A refurbished Terrarokka Spirit with imports from Bedistan, Spruitland and Liverpool England jumped out to an impressive early lead in the Declasse table winning seven of the opening eight matches. Tristan Verelst was a shining spot for Laiotia AFC, however the inepxerienced squad was having trouble coping with the level of play in the Declasse and had only recorded one victory in their opening eight.

-------------------The Spirit fell down from their perch however, after 6 consecutive victories Terrarokka went winless in 6 to drop down to fourth in the standings after 14 matches. Turoki United took advantage of Terrarokka's slip up to move atop the table on 28 points. Kiiarana and Morata Valley followed close behind in just one point behind in the fight for promotion back to the Stellar Division. Laiotia began to get their bearings straight and moved up clear of the relegation zone and putting pressute on the top half of the table. The same could not be said for Jlinal Wanderers, with just one win in fourteen and looking for a ticket back into non-league obscurity. Morata Valley's Vite Makose, fresh off a transfer from Druida's Vilitan Exiles, was having a very productive season and attracting interest from some Stellar Division Clubs, but seemed likely to stay with Morata Valley and fight to earn his place the old fashioned way.

-------------------As the season reached its final hurdles, Turoki United ran another 6 match unbeaten streak to all but secure their place as champions with 2 matches to play. Only a pair of heavy losses and a pair of Morata Valley victories could turn the tides for Turoki. The top three had broken away from the rest, and only Kiiarana and Morata Valley could catch Turoki for the title, or each other for the second place and promotion. Irougil faught hard with an impressive 3-2 win over former leaders Terrarokka Spirit, but other results did not go their way as they were mathematically eliminated from contention.

-------------------Without surprise, Turoki United got the results they needed to wrap up the Declasse title and promote to the Stellar Division for the first time in club history. Simeone Di Bradini's 76th minute winner over Terrarokka Spirit ensured Kiiarana City would go up with them, beating out a distraught Morata Valley side who had fought valiantly for the position all season long. The feelings were similar, but in a worse way for Laiotia AFC, with much expected of them, a five match winless streak at the end of the season saw them relegated on goal difference, and they will have to make their headlines in the cup next season and press for a re-invitation to the league at the first attempt.

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-------------------Druidan signing Vite Makose fluorished in the Vilitan Declasse, and almost helped Morata Valley back to the Stellar Division. His efforts did not go unnoticed, however, as he was rewarded with the Declasse Player of the Year Honor, edging out Brent Obwinyi from champions Turoki United and was highly rumored for a post-season transfer to the Stellar Division. 41 Year old Simeone Di Bradini's 9 goals topped the goal scoring charts, but just barely over rising Turorian phenom Lennie Lavine.

Declasse Division Top Goalscorers::

# Player Team App. Goals
1st Simeone Di Bradini Kiiarana 23 9
2nd Lennie Lavine Kionao Locals 22 8
3rd Esorijan Marelja Morata Valley 26 5
--- Germán Salomón Lonngeylin City 22 5
--- Brent Obwinyi Turoki 23 5

Stellar Division Performance Ratings (Out of 10)::
# Player Team App. Rating
1st Vite Makose Morata Valley 18 7.22
2nd Brent Obwinyi Turoki 23 7.13
3rd Jonathan Havell Colonial 26 7.00
4th Esorijan Marelja Morata Valley 26 6.96
--- Ugo Doohan Kionao Locals 23 6.96

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-------------------For the first time in club history, Strike FC failed to advance past the first stage of the Vilitan Cup. Strike fell to a shocking defeat at the hand of non-league Kiiara-Torra, and 4 points from the remaining two games was not enough to see the former cup winners through. Declasse side Tivali City will join surprise group winners Kiiara-Torra in the next round. In Group 2, new signing Chico Provoost couldn't open his Vilitan account in the cup as Mavaloiao crashed out as Stellar Division sides started poorly in the opening round of the cup. Declasse side Turoki joined Non-league side Kirota as unbeaten through to the next round.

-------------------After making it to the First Stage Proper for the first time in ten seasons. Spear Cape AFC looked set to be the whipping team of Group 3 after a 4-0 thrashing at the hands of Marine Coast United. However, the Non-Leaguers recorded a historic victory over Declasse side Nusira Lionta to advance along with Marine Coast United to the next stage. The favorites finally got their act together in Group 4 after Eastal Lunar topped the group with a trio of victories and coupled with Declasse side Kionao Locals, sent the non-league sides of Sile Town and Jlinal City back to obscurity.

-------------------For the 8th time in 9 seasons FC Almintora found themselves out of the cup at the first hurdle, and in impressively horrible manner losing all three of their opening matches at the hands of Declasse side Irougil, and Non-League sides Kikanla Toau and Alikki Rovers. For Toau they would advance to round 2 for the third time in club history. Group 6 saw Turori's top team Cednia Beach easily top the group, while Morata Valley, bolstered by the addition of Vilitan Exile Vite Makose edged fellow declasse side Colonial Sile 2-1 on their own turf to advance to the next round. Former cup runners Cedniavella were left out in the cold at the bottom of the table with no points.

-------------------Lorenzo Abellan's defensive tactics looked to be Makosile's doom against declasse side Yutzie Sorma, but the Island side rebounded with a pair of victories sending Kiiarana and non-league side Alikki crashing out. Mliona-Lpaka staked their claim for one of Turori's NSFA Cup places by topping Group 8, highlighted by a 2-1 victory over defending cup champions Arcticala Inlet who advanced through in the second position. German Salomon was out injured and the effect was clear for Lonngeylin City who crashed out, only claiming victory over non-league side Crosaibi Locals. Doug Freech's Lopinka fell victim of a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Stellar Division side Liguon Valley and were knocked out after failing to achieve three points against Declasse side Terrarokka Spirit. N'Buty Kerensky led the rovers to a 3-0 victory over Non-League Akisa Surta, but it was not enough to see Lopinka into the next round.

-------------------Alejandro Vantrease netted three times for Yeaddin who topped Group 10 easily with three victories. Non-Leaguers Tivali United were the only team to find the back of Delain Falcon's goal, and a win over Jlinal Wanderers was enough to see them through to the next round. The Jlinal Derby was the only spot of light for Stellar Division's Jlinal Cove who came out 1-0 victors over their Declasse neighbors. Annual Non-League favorites Turoki Tide faced off against their former Non-League compatriates, now Declasse side Laiotia and come off the better of the two. After holding Stellar Division rivals Turoki Isle to a 1-1 draw, many felt the Tide had done enough to provide yet another cupset in Group 11. However, an Inaki Soler hattrick catapulted Inland Peaks to a powerful 6-0 thrashing of the non-league underdogs who missed out after Laiotia could not hold Turoki Isle who recorded the 2-0 victory to advance to the next stage.

2R: It took the full 120 minutes for Non-League side Kirota, employing a neurotic 7-2-1 formation to good effect before lone striker Nando Tziortzopoulos scored the only goal of the game in stoppage time of the second half of extra time to see his side through to the third round over declasse side Tivali City. Kirota will be joined by fellow non-leagueres Kikanla Toau who needed extra time to advance through Spear Cape. Turoki Isle got a scare from Declasse side Yutzie Sorma, but advanced by a 4-3 scoreline, while Marine Coast United, Arcticala Inlet and Kionao Locals easily advanced to join their counterparts in round three.

3R: Taking a break from their battle atop the Stellar Division Table, the top team in Vilita squared off accross the cove in Turori against the pride of the Island Emirate, Cednia Beach AFC. The Cednia Beach Center was packed, and cheered when Yeaddin's Ade Hinds misdirected passed his own keeper to give Cednia the 1-0 lead at the half. The Beach clamped down and held on until the 80th minute when Jacques Vintila equalized for the Stellar Division leaders. The match proceeded to extra time where Vintila was once again the man of the hour as the Owls advanced to the Quarter Finals. Kiiara-Torra became the talk of the North West after Wend Fofana's extra time winner over Irougil rewarded the Non-Leaguers with a Quarter Final matchup against Inland Peaks AFC. Fellow non-leaguers Kikanla Toau and Kirota were knocked out at the mercy of Stellar Division's Marine Coast and Eastal Lunar, while only Declasse leaders Turoki United will be joining Kiiara-Torra as Lower Division sides in the Quarter Finals.

QF: Kiiara-Torra faught hard but the strength of Inland Peaks was too much as the Stellar Division side advanced 3-1 on aggregate. In a rematch of the Season 16 final, Arcticala Inlet came out on top 4-2 on aggreggate over rivals Eastal Lunar, and will face Marine Coast United, victors over Turoki Isle. Declasse side Turoki United showed that they could pose a threat next season should they win promotion to the Stellar Division, dampening the rampant Owls attack but eventually losing 3-1 on aggregate.

SF: The Owls embarrassed Inland Peaks in their own stadium in the first leg of their semi-final matchup netting four times including a brace from Antonis Siazzu before Vorrece Peltier netted a late consolation goal for Peaks heading into the second leg. That would be the only goal Peaks recorded in the semi's, and goals from Taurxa Jeroen and Jacques Vintila produced Yeaddin's 6-1 aggregate victory. Arcticala Inlet opened the first leg in champions form, and the defending cup winners rode Julian Lisbie's brace to take a 3-1 advantage back to Crosaibi for the second leg at Marine World Park. The second leg was a stalemate, and once again Marine Coast was left trophyless come seasons end. The defending winners, Arcticala Inlet, advanced to their record breaking 6th consecutive Vilitan Cup final, but it will be the first time they have come up against new rivals Yeaddin in the final.

Final: The final was a less than entertaining affair, while Callum Banda surprisingly left himself out of the lineup for Arcticala. Neither team produced many true chances throughout the opening 90 minutes, and it was not until the introduction of Tanner Nerni in the first half of Extra Time that either side really looked like scoring. It was nerni's quick play down the right that created the chances for Yeaddin, who finally broke the deadlock in the 101st minute through Antonis Siazzu to collect their 5th Vilitan Cup, tying the record set by their opponents, Arcticala Inlet. Arcticala Inlet 0-1 Yeaddin Owls AFC (AET)

Vilitan Cup Most Valuable Players::
For a Stellar Division Team: Rhianna Peters (Arcticala Inlet)
For a Declasse Division Team: Emory Artice (Kionao Locals)
For a Non-League Team: Delapo Prospar (Kiiara-Torra)

Vilitan Cup Top Goalscorers::

# Player Team App. Goals
1st Julian Lisbie Arcticala Inlet 6 5
--- Rhianna Peters Arcticala Inlet 9 5
3rd Alejandro Vantrease Yeaddin Owls 9 4
--- Ippolit Adjei Marine Coast 7 4
--- Iñaki Soler Strike 3 4
--- Maurizio Sala Marine Coast 9 4

Vilitan Cup Performance Ratings (Out of 10)::
# Player Team App. Rating
1st Noel Adigüzel Inland Peaks 6 8.00
2nd Antonis Siazzu Yeaddin Owls 7 8.00
3rd Rhianna Peters Arcticala Inlet 9 7.89
4th Rene Griffiths Eastal Lunar 6 7.83
5th Ippolit Adjei Marine Coast 7 7.71
6th Alejandro Vantrease Yeaddin Owls 9 7.67
--- Grenville Marai Makosile 3 7.67
8th Duane Northam Arcticala Inlet 6 (1) 7.57
9th Petros Alfieri Marine Coast 9 7.56
--- Ade Hinds Yeaddin Owls 9 7.56

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Current Postseason Transfer Information

Milauo Slietah had achieved his goal, taking the championship home to Turori with an all-Turorian squad. Now the Player/Director of the top team in the Island Emirate got a new agenda. That was opening the clubs check books and making Cednia Beach not just a champion, but a Dynasty, much in the form of the Yeaddin Owls. In prepration for the Nationstates Champions League, Slietah and manager Alexander Ostling made 10 new signings, with players coming in from around the League to strengthen nearly every area of the squad. Inland Peaks FC were quick to trim their squad, after running high on wages throughout Season 17. Starblaydian phenom Surachai Buathiang was the first signing for the Turorian Champions, and he was quickly joined by former teammates Vorrece Peltier of Lethislavnia, Vilitan Niccolo Mazzeo and former Rejistanian Captain Kadu Hsen. Ostling & Slietah seemed adament on bolstering the midfield and the defense when they secured the signature of powerful Marine Coast midfielder Maurizio Sala, and Vilitan defender Andrea Lamberti. Slietah convinced Starblaydian Stelios Doukas, who had a brief period with the club in the past, to rejoin and take on a player/coaching role with the club. With a gaping hole in Attack, the Beach laid out the highest fee in club history to secure the signatures of Marine Coast strike duo Ippolit Adjei and Tika Massa. Massa is already being tipped to lead the next generation of Vilitan strikers, along with Kris Wrice, and the experience of Adjei will undoubtedly make the Beach a force to reckon with next season. Just when it looked as though Ostling had settled on his squad for next season, Druidan Vite Makose ended the speculation about his future, shocking media and fans alike by signing for the Turorian champions after impressing highly in the Declasse for morata Valley. The player has dual Druidan and Vilitan nationality, and is believed to be scouted by both associations for future National appearances.

There were other teams that made moves as well as the season came to a close, and with little surprise, one of those was the Yeaddin Owls. After a very impressive season, Eagles Nest refugee Aman Dedur was recruited by the Owls for a very lucrative transfer fee, lining the pockets of the Peaks who many were waiting for to make their dip into the acquisitions end of the market. After just one season at Eastal Lunar, Fmjphoenix's Gery Catilano became the first player from his nation to sign for one of the big three Vilitan clubs, who were obviously looking to bolster their midfield. It was not just midfield that the Owls were looking to improve, however, when they signed up and coming Turorian hotshot Lennie Lavine as backup for first choice strike partnership Lai Ncube and Alejandro Vantrease.

The Peaks did eventually break the banks when they started throwing large sums of Money towards Makosile, eventually picking up goalkeeper of the year Jawz Oaker and Turorian midfielder Brad Edwards. The most transferred player in Vilitan history, Jaloey Afrikka, returned to the peaks just half a season after leaving to join hometown club Jlinal Cove's battle against relegation.

Strike looked to invest in the future after agreeing to sell Chicanada's Baston Jillien to Jlinal Cove FC, and investing the money in bright 17 year old wing prospect Esorijan Marelja from Morata Valley in the declasse. Strike will certainly be looking to continue improving their squad this offseason after forward Serge DuPont left the club to take up a role as Player/Manager at FC Almintora.

At Turoki United, Claus Mengarte knew the Declasse Champions would have to add something to their squad if they were going to fight against relegation next season. Mengarte made his first move by swooping up 18 year old Spruitish goalkeeper Tristan Verelst from relegated Laiotia FC. The jump to the Stellar Division could prove to be too much for the youngster, but Mengarte cited limited funds as the reason he opted to recruit the youngster, instead of Eastal Lunar's departing Starblaydian Rene Griffiths.

Latest Rumors

Relegated Mavaloiao are likely to look internationally to boost their re-promotion campaign, while expecting more out of Spruitish striker Chico Provoost. Newly instated Declasse side Inland Rovers will also be looking to bolster their squad for their first ever season in the League.

Yeaddin Owls superstar Antonis Siazzu is in the last year of his contract, and rumblings around the Lirae Asku Castle are that Siazzu is considering getting out of Yeaddin, and possibly out of Vilita altogether. While nothing has as of yet been confirmed, it is believed that the Owls could be entertaining offers for the 25 year old's signature in the near future.

34 year old former Turoki Isle defender Esemar Aliana is available on a free transfer and is looking to get involved as a Player/Coach, while teammate Musa Nikiema is looking to go a step further and take full control of a team, likely in Cockbill Street's Compound League.

Reputable Coaches and Assistant in Vilita & Turori:

Arcticala Inlet: Callum Banda
Cednia Beach: Alexander Ostling
Eastal Lunar: (Assistant: Mauro Baraza)
Inland Peaks FC: Calaesa Mitaroka
Jlinal Cove FC: Bryan 'Pop' Duiker
Liguon Valley: Mark Price
Lopinka: Doug Freech
Makosile: Lorenzo Abellan (Assistant: Yabaiy Tbaiao)
Marine Coast: Jurgen Ramzi (Assistants: Rory Issah, Elekim Cairns, Sibusiso Azaiez)
Mavaloaio: Massimo Corsi
Strike: Santo Kecker
Turoki Isle: Umberto Melli (Assistant: Musa Nikiema)
Yeaddin Owls: Kenter Surf (Assistants: Matteo Ollirg, Danilo Liguori, Jan Christiansen, Nicolo Alicicco, Nigel Chapman)

Jlinal Wanderers: Naurew Narkena (KZP)
Kiiarana City: Simeone Di Bradini
Kionao Locals: (Assistant: G.Q. Disterfred)
Lonngeylin City: (Assistant: German Salomon)
Nusira-Lionta: Ricky Fike
Terrarokka Spirit: Marasent Sioane
Tivali City: Hluali Mijatos
Turoki United: Claus Mengarte

Rammsissil: Lorenzo Mumamba
Lonngeylin United: David Leacock

Giacomo Adika (43)
Enzo Ahat (42)
Jonathon Baledrokadroka (41)
Mauritus Banda (51)
Rieux d'Arderer (40)
Cartie Chiiata (64)
Christian Dogbe (44)
Baron O'Toole (48)
Arthin Oaker (41)
Jonathon Stott (41)
Jim Vella (42)

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Chicanada

17-06-2005, 23:44

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Chicanada WomensLiga Storms The Field In First Year

After several false starts, the CFA finally began the long promised Womens League this season, using eight teams to begin competition for the Heritage Cup and WL Title.

Pts W D L GF:GA GD
C. Jaxx 16 5 1 1 11:3 8
P. BFC Monarchs 13 4 1 2 5:6 -1
P. LFC Esten 12 3 3 1 6:2 4
P. Narobi 10 3 1 3 5:5 0
5. Eastentown 8 2 2 3 9:9 0
6. Livingston 8 2 2 3 5:5 0
7. Newcastle 7 2 1 4 6:9 -3
8. Cana 4 1 1 5 4:12 -8

In its first season of play, the teams selected from a massive national search played a limited seven game schedule. The league will play a full home/home schedule next season. Jaxx proved to be the most dominant squad, as the Lady Hawks trounced all commers except for a loss at LFC Esten and a shocking home tie with Cana. Hosiah Praise Cleeto's own womens team did an oustanding job, as the Monarchs handled a very road-weary schedule to a second place finish. The Monarchs also win the Lady Boot Award, as Shannon Kizao, the leading scorer for the Territories Union squad who won the CUFA cup last year, scored all 5 of the goals for BFC, putting her ahead of her former teammate Hadie O'Malson from Eastentown. Narobi finally had something to cheer for, as the Lady Strikers put up some excellent numbers to edge out the Blues for the final playoff slot.

Heritage Cup Finals

Semifinals:
Narobi 1 Jaxx 0
LFC Esten 2 BFC Monarchs 0

Jaxx 2 Narobi 0 JAXX advances 2-1
BFC Monarchs 1 LFC Esten 2 LFCE advances 4-1

The semifinals played out to most peoples expectations, especially after Kizao pulled a hamstring in the opening match against the Pride. LFCE was never in doubt with the controlling defense, while the Lady hawks had to get more creative at home to get a shot for the Heritage Cup.

Grand Finals (Southampton)
Jaxx 0 LFC Esten 1 LFCE wins Heritage Cup 1

LFCE was led by Captain Jasmine P'loza'kizvv who played a brilliant game in goal after Donakha Lpoizua scored off a header in the sixth minute to give the Pride the first ever Heritage Cup. Most expect P'loza'kizvv and Kizao to join the Chicanada National u21 Team thanks to their outstanding play.

TroutCo Unity Goes To Strike from the South

Star Point may have barely gained promotion from the FirsteLiga last season but are making up for lost time as they clinch a slot in the NSFA Cup with their own victory for the second Unity Cup.

Opening Round
Suda Colonial advances 4-1
Hennessy advances 3-2
Bishop East advances 2-1
Sherpshire advances 2-0
Rebel Sur advances 2-1
Orleans United advances 4-3
Southampton advances 4-1
Arsenal advances 4-3

The biggest surprise of the staring round was the effectiveness of the very young Arsenal squad to knock off Sur Inlet. The team is funded primarily from their own pockets and the small squad out from North Paradise proved their mettle in a massive away match in Verde Mund.

Second Round
United West advances 5-1
Sherpshire advances 2-1
AC Kingdom advances 2-1
FC Eoden FCE advances 6-0
AC Finnen advances 2-0
Cavalier advances 5-2
Orleans United advances 3-2
Southampton 3 advances 4-2

Sherpshire took advantage of an overtime play to advance over their South Shore neighbors. Southampton won over their twins from the City, OU beat their French neighbors and Cavalier showed some more spark.

Third Round
Grasslands advance 6-1
Orleans United advance 5-4
Southampton advance 7-5
Cavalier advance 1-0
Provincetown advance 2-0
Suda FC advance 4-0
Jaxx United advance 3-1
United West advance 2-1

Grasslands ended the dreams of the streaking Farmers of Sherpshire while the Cavs and Aeros from S'hampton led the young ones movement.

Fourth Round
Township advance 2-1
Ashley advance 5-2
Cavalier advance 3-2
Douala advances 3-2
Jaxx United advances 4-2
Bishop FC advances 4-3
Provincetown advances 3-1
Star Point advances 4-1

Township chose not to choke, for a change, as the Stallions won a series for the first time. Ashley began its defense by pounding the Aeros while the Extreme and Saints played well enough. The Strike of Star Point began their surprising march by knocking off a well fielded Grasslands squad.

QuaterfinalsCavalier 1 Township 3
Jaxx United 2 Ashley 1
Provincetown 1 Douala 1
Star Point 1 Bishop FC 0

Township 1 Cavalier 0 T'ship advances 4-1
Ashley 3 Jaxx United 1 ASH advances 4-3
Douala 5 Provincetown 1 DOU advances 6-2
Bishop FC 0 Star Point 0 SP advances 1-0

In the quaterfinals, three favorites did more than enough to make it through, as Township sought to silence its naysayers, Ashley continued on the path to repeating, Douala pounded the Provincetown side. BFC's loss to SP in the Souther Sky Dome ruined an expected favored delight and made the Strike the darlings of the media.

Semifinals - (home/home agregate)
Star Point 1 Township 0
Douala 1 Ashley 0

Township 1 Star Point 1 SP advances 2-1
Ashley 1 Douala 1 Douala advances 2-1

8th-seeded Star Point ruined Township for good in the Southern Sky while Douala ran away with victory in the Grand Douala Stadia, clinching series wins in the process. SP and Douala, who have a nice 15-4-15 record in head-to-head, would finally see who would get that 16th magical victory.

Finals - (At TroutCo Field, Cana)
Douala 0 Star Point 1 Shootout (4:5)

And the golden foot on backup midfielder Gerald Klipzian made SP a happy team in Cana, scoring the final penalty shot after Douala starter Franz Ulongerson saw his shot on goal go wide. SP now has an NSFA invite in hand and is streaking towards the Cananite regular season title or a Barclay Cup championship to send them to the CL next year.

Krytenia

19-06-2005, 04:15

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The Return Of The Overleague

After several years in the wilderness, the KLF returns with a new-look Overleague. The original ten sides will be joined by six new teams, four from Nova Mercia and two from the Northern Lands. The new sixteen-team league will be as follows:

AFC Avidia
Aigburth Athletic
Avidia City
Bromham City
Casuals New Osteria
Davisham Town
Everton City Reds
Kallia United
Linford United
Mercia Bromham
Neathill Town
New Westleigh
Notegia Rangers
Ousevale Borough
Patriots Everton
Stanton Town

Cup Draw Made

With only a few weeks to go until the start of the season, the draw has been made for the first round of the KFA Cup.

Games are as follows:

Aigburth Athletic v Neathill Town
Mercia Bromham v Ousevale Borough
Everton City Reds v Linford United
Notegia Rangers v Bromham City
Patriots Everton v Davisham Town
Avidia City v New Westleigh
Kallia United v Stanton Town
AFC Avidia v Casuals New Osteria

Ties will be played home and away in the midweeks of Week 7 and Week 8.

Transfer Trail

Two notable transfers in the Overleague as the season gets ever closer.

Phillip Neasden has left Nedalian side Dorpar AC for a tiny fee of just CK1m to join the Everton City Reds. Much speculation has been made over the transfer - JMC Sportswear, owners of the Cheetahs, are also club sponsors of the Reds, and the more cynical of the Krytenian media suspect foul play.

Much less controversial, but no less eyebrow-raising, is the purchase of Druidan star midfielder Ricky Mallon by Ousevale Athletic. The Rivermen paid Coleford Town CK10m for the player, a Krytenian record for an outfielder, and just short of the CK11m record paid by Patriots in the old days of the KEL for Snhp Xtfuinm, the famed Melmond goalkeeper (more of him later).

Management news, and three imports from the defunct Melmond MPL join the management staff of two clubs. Adam Vernazza, Krytenia's most-capped player, will now be leading Ousevale Borough's charge for the title, meanwhile up north Snhp Xtfuinm takes the reigns at Linford United. Finally, former Nova Mercia and Melmond manager David Bixler has become Mercia Bromham coach.

Milchama

19-06-2005, 06:02

First Milchama transfer between clubs in League History

The MFL saw its first transfer between clubs today as Norman Spartans defender Mariosz Florfenord got traded to Chaialim for defender Silas Milckey and Youth Midfielder Sandy Kinnerton.

The MFL laws which are some of the strictest in the world prevent a team from having more than 5 transfers between them and other clubs during a season. This means that the majority of clubs last year did not want to make many moves after the inaugural season draft and signing period. This meant that the only moves that were mad were drops of players and pick ups of other players meaning no transfers between clubs. This law along with many others looks to be reapealed on the administrators meeting on July 15.

The Norman Spartans famous around Milchama for their weird 5 striker formation finished in 4th place in the league and 4th place in the Milchama Cup (there is a third place game). Many of their fans blame Florfenord for these finishes because of his slowness afoot. In 2 crucial league games against Great Alexandria and Desert Foxes he let the tying or winning goal scorer get behind him onside costing the Norman Spartans a total of 5 points or good enough for 2nd place (They finished 4 points behind 2nd place Chaialim). In the semi-finals of the Milchama Cup the Spartans had a 3-2 lead going into the 85th minute over Deset Foxes when Kelly Mihm came in once getting around Florfenord for a goal and once for a cross leading the Desert Foxes to a 4-3 victory and the finals. Florfenord will play right back for Chaialim in the NSFA Cup.

Silas Milckey was a good right back for a long time for Chaialim he wanted a change of scenery considering the young star Kyoga Marcazumi is only one year away from starting. He will play left back for the Norman Spartans.

Florfenord said," While I am upset to leave the Norman Spartans and am happy for all that we accomplished together I am looking forward to playing for Chaialim and am particularly happy to play against the world in the NSFA Cup." Asked if he realized that this was probably a temporary starting job Florfenord replied "Nothing is set in stone at this moment although it probably will be only a one year job I am sure I will find another team who will need my services."

Liamist States

19-06-2005, 09:18

Liamist Football Association
Season 5

Pre-Season
A fair bit occurred over the break between Season 4 and 5. Firstly, the three random transfers took place. Trenton Port came off the worse for it, losing two of their defenders but that was all. Much more interestingly was the international scene, with two Bettian and one Druidan players becoming the first non-Liamists to join the new LFA. Rising star Gwarthen Rydderch (formerly Ceffinton Town) joined Marseille, replacing Silver Striker Medal (SSM) winner, Brennan Alasanne. Ex-Marmaduke Michael Knight (formerly Liamistan) was replaced by Downton’s Eric Teague who indeed played a pivotal role in the team’s season. After a stellar performance for Major League squad York, Quasim Black secured himself to a much more professional and rich future, exchanging himself for Parkville’s Connor Michaels, who will spend several seasons training before replacing his senior mentor Ezra Jeunechamp.

As usual, a swag of players were forcibly retired, hitting twenty-two years of age. Most notable of these were:
Name Pos Club Notes
Vinson Brocchi F Acacia Captain
Varun Nasri F Australaville Led club to Championship
Uriel Danze F Centrale
Hugo Blanc F Mayfair
Orrin Savo M East Trenport
Arash Torrado M Idaho Brother of Willard Torrado
Edward Lautschaum M Vice District Former Marmaduke
Hugh Killick B Centrale Former Marmaduke
Saba Rustico B Glastonbury Worst player for worst club ever
Cheng Flitcroft B Trenton Port
Brede Allegro B Volgograd Dressel's front partner
Son Defino B York Former Marmaduke
Ron Fiorese GK Moscow Captain
In forced retirement, all these players are now looking for new club homes and no foreign club need apply for these twenty two (or around thirty in normal years) year olds and can merely take them.

Liamton Championship
Five seasons and a record five different champions. The Capital Canton took home the trophy this time, bringing in an impressive fourteen goals in four games, edging out Chinatown in a thrilling final by a golden goal. Chinatown were favourites to become the first multiple champions but alas, a footslip from keeper Harrison Konan, taking him from last season’s hero to zero, forced him to concede a goal. Vice District used all their pimping skills to hold out against a much more powerful Oxford, who may have been tired from their flights back and forth from Bedistan for the NSFA Cup.

Australaville, last seasons champs, failed to impress losing a shocking three out of four games and finishing eighth. Glastonbury maintain their record as the worst club in the Liamist States Empire, finishing second last once more and having only recorded four games in five seasons.

Top Keeper Medal Winner: Axel Yeboah (Port d’Liamton)
Gold Striker Medal Winner: Santa Savry (Capital)
Silver Striker Medal Winner : Placido Salgado (Cambridge)
Bronze Striker Medal Winner : Tomas Johansson (Manchester)

Liamopolis Championship
It’s a tired cliché here but most international LFA fans will probably not realise the contrast between Liamopolis and Liamton is overused. Rio Liamo are certainly one the greatest LFA clubs, now having won the Liamopolis Championship FIVE times. This astonishing performance was once again led by master keeper Zavad Diawara, who played his final season and will be let go before Season 6, to much rapturous applause and sorrow.

Port Liamopolis was the crushed team in second, a long way from first. Other frequent challengers in Old Liamopolis and Rockford finished lower down and will have to bide their time before getting a good crack at Rio.

Top Keeper Medal Winner: Zavad Diawara (Rio Liamo)
Gold Striker Medal Winner: Amani Powell (Old Liamopolis)
Silver Striker Medal Winner : David Peralta (Trafalgar)
Bronze Striker Medal Winner : Yoichi Kajahara (Whitehall)

Micro League
Back on Liamist States soil and with no Greater LS nor City de Liam clubs about, Fairbankians and Gradburgians rose to the top. Poitiers, one of the half dozen French Cantons who are renowned for soccer, managed to play their way into the Minor League, cruising through the four rounds to take the Championship. Plants Square (sometimes nicknamed the Joules because of all the energy produced in the Canton) came in second, failing to score the necessary goals, after coming back from 3-1 in the final to finish 4-3. Joining Poitiers and the Joules (who are both off to the Liamist Club Cup) will be Fairbank’s Downtown, Gradburg’s Centrale and Adali’s Agriton, one of the few rural Cantons to be promoted this season.

Top Keeper Medal Winner: Uri Oakley (Poitiers)
Gold Striker Medal Winner: Cael Pierce (Plants Square)
Silver Striker Medal Winner : Heinz Pascual (Downtown)
Bronze Striker Medal Winner : Pryce Kovacevic (Acacia)

Minor League
Liamistan, for the first time, did not rebound back down to the Micro League after last season’s promotion. Nay, the GLSers managed to climb up the ladder and claim the title. Most notably, this was led by a revitalised defensive effort, as central defender Eric Teague, wingers Nardinello and Vergassolo and keeper Kadeem M’Phela, worked together to keep all but four goals out and managed to sweep to victory. Unfortunately, M’Phela was denied the TKM by only a handful of judge votes. Liamistan comprehensively defeated CBD, smacking their Fairbankian asses 4-0. While they will play in the new Stade de Liam in City de Liam for the Liamist Club Cup, they will also be joined in the Major League by Eastbank and Greenington.

At the other end, Reading, Agincourt, East Trenport, Berlin and Montana will all be facing the top of the Liamist football pyramid from the very bottom in the Micro League.

Top Keeper Medal Winner: Chill Nafti (Vice District)
Gold Striker Medal Winner: Conner Maciel (Eastbank)
Silver Striker Medal Winner : Ciro Askar (Trenton Port)
Bronze Striker Medal Winner : Ulric Lemmens (Agincourt)

Major League
Hal Bell is in a second Renaissance of his career. When he was in his early teens, there was no greater in front of goals, except on big occasions when he would choke. From the Restructure to Season 3, Bell was suffering a major drought. Yes, his team was letting him down, at one point playing in the Minors, but he still was off-form. No longer, of course. Bell’s brilliant skills as a striker have taken his club, Centrale (City de Liam), to the top of the Major League and spilling over into the Super League. Unfortunately, the match-up of Rainford v Bell will have to wait for at least one more season. His grand final hat-trick pushed his squad over TKM winner’s Donny Dodd’s club Bordeaux and forced them into second. The greatest Trenportian club at the moment, Trenportsmouth, known for supplying several Marmadukes, most of who have now retired, managed to overcome this and secured promotion, finishing third over a hard-fighting Liamshire.

Heading down are Iron Works, Centrale (Fairbank), Versailles (who had an atrocious season, particularly for a French Canton) and Iowa.

Top Keeper Medal Winner: Donny Dodd (Bordeaux)
Gold Striker Medal Winner: Hal Bell (Centrale)
Silver Striker Medal Winner : Gershom Chamakh (Farmington)
Bronze Striker Medal Winner : Haruki Japón (Liamshire)

Super League
Now in its fifth season, the LFA has finally gotten its more competitive clubs up into the upper echelons of the league structure. This season’s title race was dominated by teams led by Marmadukes: Capital, with surly keeper Mi Rainford Jr, and Alexandra, with pretty boy midfielder, Jackson Eaks. After a close call with eventual last place finishers, Nebraska, in a golden goal match, Alexandra went on to crush their opponents in the Quarters and Semis. Capital has a much tougher road, facing Plaines (9th), Mayfair (5th) and Paris (3rd), all of who finished as high as they could, after their loss to Capital. Going into the final, both teams were evenly rated and there was barely anything to decide who would be Champion. Indeed, there was barely anything in the game. In the end, a single goal provided by BSM winner, Walt Fowler, won the title for Capital. Rainford was a solid keeper and missed out on the TKM by a single goal. Try as he might, Eaks couldn’t rally his troops for an equaliser and had to settle for second. Both teams will be awarded with promotion to the Premier League whose competition is becoming fiercer by the season. However, some may say the competition to get into the Premier League is fiercer still.

Munich, who finished last in Season 4’s Premier League, Tennessee and Nebraska have all been relegated to the Major League and will be lucky to stay there.

Top Keeper Medal Winner: Oswald Toure (Kansas)
Gold Striker Medal Winner: Lindley Javier (Downtown)
Silver Striker Medal Winner : Michel Fuente (Moscow)
Bronze Striker Medal Winner : Walt Fowler (Capital)

Premier League
Now, what everyone waits for: the Premier League. You would be beaten up in parts of the Liamist States for suggesting that Hilles is superior to Canterbury or vice versa. Several years ago, Hilles didn’t even exist as a club but now they and Canterbury have a vicious rivalry as they try to dominate one another in the Premier League. So far, the clubs have played out six matches in four seasons, three won by each club, although neutral parties (also known as Volgograd or Liamburg supporters) would suggest Canterbury has the upper hand with a superior number of Championships. As many predicted, the final again came down to Hilles against Canterbury. Canterbury had conceded only two goals in the opening two matches. Hilles were nearly displaced as upstarts Marseille gave them a run for their money, with Hilles only winning out with a golden goal. The seventh matchup for the two clubs saw a staggering fourteen goals scored in normal play. Even after extra time, the scores were still locked at 7-7. It came down to penalties. Both keepers were on edge, Traroe and Ventola keeping at least two shots out each. Zody Ljuboja slotted away the fifth attempt for Canterbury and if Traroe stopped Hilles’ Lassissi, it would be all over and you know what? Traroe didn’t and the shootout continued until it was keeper against keeper, some nine attempts later. Traroe scored while Ventola didn’t and Canterbury walked away champions, gaining the upper hand in this young rivalry.

In other news, with Capital’s promotion, Armand Iziary may have the chance to go head-to-head with fellow Marmaduke Mi Rainford Jr. While this is unlikely (Capital will have to get to the final to have a shot at it), it presents an intriguing proposition.

The youngest player in the LFA, Bettian and Alassane’s replacement, Gwarthen Rydderch, impressed many as he scored his first Liamist medal, a BSM, for his six goals for his new club, equalling both Iziary and Dressel for numbers but not class…yet.

Sheffield, despite Delap winning the TKM, and Vice District (City de Liam) both floundered badly but should do well in their new Super League home.

Top Keeper Medal Winner: Fox Delap (Sheffield)
Gold Striker Medal Winner: Armand Iziary (Canterbury)
Silver Striker Medal Winner : Christian Dressel (Volgograd)
Bronze Striker Medal Winner : Gwarthen Rydderch (Marseille)

Liamist Club Cup
The football fans of the Liamist States usually divide themselves over whether the Premier League or the LCC is the pinnacle of football achievements. Regardless, the LCC is a damn fine competition. Normally, it’s dominated by five times Liamopolis champs, Rio Liamo, Canterbury and Hilles. This season was a little different. Marseille joined in the top four, possibly buoyed by the prodigy of Rydderch.

The earlier rounds provided some thrilling matchups, notably Chinatown and Paris (for a 0-0 draw anyway), Alexandra and Canterbury (although it was a slaughterfest) and Capital (Liamton) and Marseille (again, slaughterfest). The final four came down to the aforementioned clubs with Rio dispatching of Marseille in a straightforward manner 2-0 and Canterbury comprehensively defeating Hilles for a fifth time in five seasons, 5-3. Marseille managed a shock upset led by Ricky Meghni, scoring a hattrick in his teams 5-3 defeat of Premier runners-up Hilles to finish third in the LCC. This does not bode well for the City de Liam squad who will have to contend with these upstarts next season in the Premier League. This left the defending champs Canterbury and former champs Rio in the final. It was a close fought contest. Rio took an early lead, getting out to 2-0 by the thirty minute mark. It was all downhill from there though. Canterbury piled on four goals, against Zavad Diawara, to demonstrate that even a two goal lead is not enough to contain the best squad in the Liamist States and took the match and title by a storm.

Top Keeper Medal Winner: Zavad Diawara (Rio Liamo)
Gold Striker Medal Winner: Armand Iziary (Canterbury)
Silver Striker Medal Winner : Gwarthen Rydderch (Marseille)
Bronze Striker Medal Winner : Nishan Recorbet (Hilles)

Final Comments
As the LFA goes on, the quality of football gets better and better. Now, with a bit of international diversification, things can only get better. International exchanges, as always, are quite welcome (straight position-for-position swaps for players between 18 and 30 normal years). In response to Kiiarana City’s particular offer for Axel Yeboah, well, we’re all interested and no one’s doubting that this won’t be Axel’s best opportunity (more pay, games and fame), particularly to play in the best league in the world but the LFA won’t allow an exchange of a goalkeeper for a back. Given the insulting nature of this offer, the LFA has used its mobster links in Chinatown to locate some heavy duty, interregional weaponry. Some Interregional Ballistic Missiles are headed for the home stadium of Kiiarana City to make an example of the club. That is, unless, they cannot make a better offer before the kickoff of Season 6. We shall await their reply and let this be a lesson: don’t fuck with the LFA.

Full results, lineups and pretty colours available at the Liamist States Human Sports Centre (http://www.geocities.com/lseatlas/lshsc.html).

Oliverry

19-06-2005, 19:28

Olverrian Soccer League, season 2

Premiere Division:

Pts W D L GF:GA GD
1. Oliver city 13 4 1 1 5:4 1
2. Love City 8 2 2 2 6:4 2
3. West Rubbermade 8 2 2 2 3:4 -1
4. Perpignant 7 1 4 1 3:3 0
5. Limognon 6 1 3 2 6:5 1
6. East Rubbermade 6 1 3 2 5:5 0
7. Ennemy City East 6 1 3 2 5:8 -3

Teams in red would be relegated if season was finished

Well, Oliver city is causing a pretty big surprise while being first of the league. But after, the league is very tight. That's the most thight standings we've ever seen in Oliverry, even more than 1944 OHL season where 3 teams battled for the first position until the last game.

The team that finished first last year, West Rubbermade FC, is now 3rd. It seems that the league turned into a defensive one.

Deuxieme Division

Pts W D L GF:GA GD
1. Marshalliston 13 4 1 1 9:7 2
2. Laval's City 12 4 0 2 9:5 4
3. Trastragnant 8 2 2 2 11:8 3
4. Joyville 8 2 2 2 6:5 1
5. Wilsonton 8 2 2 2 8:11 -3
6. St. Laurier 5 1 2 3 6:7 -1
7. Ennemy City West 3 0 3 3 4:10 -6
Teams in Green would be promoted if season was finished
Teams in Red would be relegated if season was finisehd today

Well, if anything continues in this way, Marshalliston FC will come back in Premiere Division soon. Laval's city is causing a pretty good surprise as they are second. Ennemy City West SC is last, meaning that they really didn't have their place in the Premiership last year. Joyville, the only promoted team that would stay in the Deuxieme Division next year. is equal with another qualified promoted team, Wilsonton.

It seems that this division gets everything Oliverrian fans want: goals. The 3 first of the division are pretty offensive but Tastrant(citizens of Tastragnant) fans are getting the best quality of game with the team scoring nearly 2 goals per game.

Coupe Oliverrienne:

The cup returned this year. The 2 first rounds have been played for now. This year, a change: 2 legs elimination in each round. Here's the summary of those 2 rounds:

Round of 16
West Rubbermade 0 Perpignant 3
Oliver city 1 Love City 2
East Rubbermade 3 Limognon 1
Ennemy City East 2 Ennemy City West 1
Marshalliston 1 Trastragnant 1
Laval's City 4 Wilsonton 1
St. Laurier 2 Joyville 1
Respublik FC 2 Turtles Marsh FC 1

Quarter-Finals
Perpignant 1 Love City 0
East Rubbermade 2 Ennemy City East 0
Trastragnant 0 Laval's City 2
St. Laurier 1 Respublik FC 2

Semi-Finals will be:
Perpignant vs East Rubbermade
Laval's city vs Respublik FC

Bipedal Apes

20-06-2005, 01:57

In preparation for its entry to the world’s most esteemed sporting World Cup tournament, the Republic of Bipedal Apes Foreign Ministry announces for the first time its RBA Domestic Football Report for Trans-border Consumption, representing the appearance of this fine bipedal sport for the first time in our young nation.

The tiny but ebullient nation of RBA has a youthful six sides in its premier league, representing six of our fine economic establishments. Ordered by current placement in the league table, they are:

Federated Banana Mills
Consolidated Accountancy and Financialistic Oversight
Consolidated Federated Weavers, National
Throk Sisters Clothiers
Federated Fermentation
Local 1033 Banana Pickers’ Union

Valiant athletic researchers of RBA’s most educationally sound University of Bipedality have indicated that league tables are to be published in the following format:

Premier League Table:
Side W D L GF GA GD P
FBA 2 1 0 5 3 2 5
CAFO 1 2 0 4 3 1 4
CFWN 1 1 1 3 2 1 3
TSC 1 1 1 2 2 - 3
FF 0 2 1 2 3 -2 2
1033 0 1 2 2 4 -2 1

Match results so far are as follows:

match 1
FBA 2-1 1033
CAFO 1-1 FF
TSC 0-0 CFWN

match 2
FBA 1-1 FF
CFWN 1-2 CAFO
TSC 1-0 1033

match 3
FF 0-2 CFWN
CAFO 1-1 1033
FBA 2-1 TSC

Reports of discontent among the many members of RBA’s esteemed Banana Pickers’ Union over its league side’s dreadful start are undoubtedly both false and exaggerated. The peaceful, undiscontent Republic is certainly without any dischord of note and is certainly as advanced as any bipedal peoples should hope to be.

Thank you and good night.

Hypocria

22-06-2005, 10:50

The Big Kickoff

The Inaugural Hyper League is only six matches old but already it is shaping up to be a straight fight between the big two, champions Hypocrium City and their great rivals, Pylos Reavers.

It is the Reavers who lead the way at this early stage. Bettian international Judson York has been a key part of their good run. The striker marked his debut with the only goal of the game against Dynamo Rasium, in Pylos on the opening day, and has added a further five goals in the next five matches as the Reavers make an unbeaten start to the season.

The reigning champions Hypocrium City are second after a surprise defeat in Fulspar. They too have an in form striker in Vtorbetin international Francesco Kmatz. He has five goals to his name which included a hattrick in the 7 – 0 demolition of Jydon Athletic.

Newly promoted Kester Town have made a good start to the season and are sitting comfortably in mid-table. Spruitland import Gary Mariano has made an immediate impact. The winger has scored one and set up four of Kester’s eight goals.

It’s Dynamo Rasium that sit at the foot of the Hyper League table after six rounds of matches, they are the only side yet to register a win.

Hyper League Table

P W D L F A Pts
Pylos Reavers 6 5 1 0 12 4 16
Hypocrium City 6 5 0 1 17 3 15
Thraxus Rangers 6 4 0 2 7 3 12
Partizan Drissa 6 3 2 1 9 5 11
DLO 6 2 4 0 10 7 10
FC Hypocrium 6 2 3 1 11 8 9
Astrakhan 6 2 2 2 8 6 8
Kester Town 6 2 2 2 8 9 8
AFC Pylos 6 2 1 3 7 9 7
FC Pydna 6 2 1 3 8 14 7
Drissa United 6 1 3 2 11 10 6
Fulspar United 6 1 3 2 3 6 6
Dornburg FC 6 1 2 3 8 11 5
Jydon Athletic 6 1 2 3 5 14 5
Tarsis Wonderers 6 1 0 5 3 12 3
Dynamo Rasium 6 0 2 4 4 10 2

Krytenia

23-06-2005, 02:03

thsd:NEWS

Season 2023-4 Halfway Report

This year's Overleague may end up being a Casual stroll. The New Osteria side lead at the halfway mark by three points. Second placed Kallia United were many pundits' tip to get the wooden spoon, however Paul Simao's dozen goals gave Kallia an early championship lead before being overtaken by CNO on Week 11.

WEEK 15 TABLE:
CASUALS NEW OSTERIA 15 12 1 2 41 9 +32 37
KALLIA UNITED 15 11 1 3 34 16 +18 34
EVERTON CITY REDS 15 9 5 1 25 7 +18 32
PATRIOTS EVERTON 15 9 2 4 31 10 +21 29
NOTEGIA RANGERS 15 9 2 4 36 17 +19 29
BROMHAM CITY 15 7 3 5 18 14 +4 24
STANTON TOWN 15 7 2 6 26 19 +7 23
AIGBURTH ATHLETIC 15 6 5 4 19 14 +5 23
NEATHILL TOWN 15 5 6 4 18 16 +2 21
MERCIA BROMHAM 15 6 3 6 26 28 -2 21
OUSEVALE BOROUGH 15 5 3 7 26 28 -2 18
NEW WESTLEIGH 15 5 1 9 28 35 -7 16
LINFORD UNITED 15 4 3 8 23 36 –13 15
AFC AVIDIA 15 3 1 11 17 39 –22 10
DAVISHAM TOWN 15 2 1 12 11 34 –23 7
AVIDIA CITY 15 0 1 14 14 71 –57 1

GOLDEN BOOT LEADERBOARD:
Sandy Buskevics (NR) 18
Paul Simao (KU) 12
Ray Lausano (CNO) 12
Andy Dawson (LU) 11
John Poborsky (OB) 10

KFA Cup

Round 1, Leg 1 (Midweek 7)
Aigburth Athletic 3-0 Neathill Town
Mercia Bromham 0-3 Ousevale Borough
Everton City Reds 6-1 Linford United
Notegia Rangers 4-1 Bromham City
Patriots Everton 0-1 Davisham Town
Avidia City 0-0 New Westleigh
Kallia United 0-3 Stanton Town
AFC Avidia 0-2 Casuals New Osteria

Round 1, Leg 2 (Midweek 8)
Neathill Town 0-3 Aigburth Athletic (0-6 agg)
Ousevale Borough 2-3 Mercia Bromham (5-3 agg)
Linford United 2-2 Everton City Reds (3-8 agg)
Bromham City 2-0 Notegia Rangers (3-4 agg)
Davisham Town 0-2 Patriots Everton (1-2 agg)
New Westleigh 3-0 Avidia City (3-0 agg)
Stanton Town 0-2 Kallia United (3-2 agg)
Casuals New Osteria 6-0 AFC Avidia (8-0 agg)

Quarter Final, Leg 1 (Midweek 13)
Patriots Everton 0-1 Aigburth Athletic
New Westleigh 0-3 Casuals New Osteria
Everton City Reds 0-2 Notegia Rangers
Stanton Town 3-3 Ousevale Borough

Quarter Final, Leg 2 (Midweek 14)
Aigburth Athletic 0-1 Patriots Everton (1-1 agg; aet; Aigburth 4-2 on pens)
Casuals New Osteria 0-0 New Westleigh (3-0 agg)
Notegia Rangers 2-0 Everton City Reds (4-0 agg)
Ousevale Borough 3-2 Stanton Town (6-5 agg)

Semi Final Draw:
Aigburth Athletic v Casuals New Osteria (@ Oxley Park, Everton City)
Ousevale Borough v Notegia Rangers (@ Mercia Stadium, Bromham)

Ties to be played during Midweek 24 at venues shown.

Bipedal Apes

23-06-2005, 17:16

RBA domestic footie update for Trans-border consumption

With Premiere league season proceeding apace, Local 1033 Banana Pickers' Union show some improvement after manager Ms. Throckspartle's appointment as coach of national side in World Cup qualifiers. Consolidated Accountancy and Financialistic Oversight moved into top spot over Federated Banana Mills.

Premier League Table:
Side W D L GF GA GD P
CAFO 4 3 0 12 6 6 15
FBM 3 4 0 9 6 3 13
1033 2 3 2 6 6 - 7
CFWN 2 3 2 6 6 - 7
FF 1 2 4 6 10 -4 4
TSC 1 1 5 4 9 -5 3

match 4 results:
CAFO 1-1 FBM
1033 1-1 CFWN
FF 2-1 TSC

match 5 results:
CFWN 0-0 FBM
CAFO 3-1 TSC
1033 1-0 FF

match 6 results:
1033 1-1 FBM
FF 1-2 CAFO
CFWN 1-0 TSC

Match 7 was delayed by World Cup qualifying match. League play resumed on players' return from Bedistania.

match 7 results:
FF 1-2 FBM
CAFO 2-0 CFWN
1033 1-0 TSC

Krytenia

26-06-2005, 02:22

thsd:NEWS

Season One Final Report

Casuals win the title, but they were cut close by Everton City Reds. The Reds hammered Davisham Town five-nil on the final day of the season, but it wasn't enough. Patriots led as late as Week 26, but defeats and a tie to Stanton on Week 29 saw them fall away into third. Meanwhile at the bottom, Avidia City made some headlines for the wrong reasons, and not surprisingly have replaced their coach. Their new manager? Seletarakeledira Hanselijimijile, a seleke Rejistanian.

FINAL TABLE:
1. CASUALS NEW OSTERIA 30 21 3 6 73 25 +48 66
2. EVERTON CITY REDS 30 19 7 4 60 23 +37 64
3. PATRIOTS EVERTON 30 19 4 7 66 22 +44 61
4. AIGBURTH ATHLETIC 30 16 7 7 46 27 +19 55
5. STANTON TOWN 30 16 6 8 56 38 +18 54
6. KALLIA UNITED 30 15 8 7 51 33 +18 53
7. MERCIA BROMHAM 30 14 5 11 51 45 +6 47
8. NOTEGIA RANGERS 30 13 7 10 62 43 +19 46
9. OUSEVALE BOROUGH 30 13 6 11 56 44 +12 45
10. BROMHAM CITY 30 11 7 12 32 31 +1 40
11. NEATHILL TOWN 30 9 8 13 40 41 -1 35
12. NEW WESTLEIGH 30 10 4 16 58 71 -13 34
13. LINFORD UNITED 30 11 4 15 51 63 –12 37
14. AFC AVIDIA 30 7 2 21 30 68 –38 23
15. DAVISHAM TOWN 30 3 3 24 16 72 –56 12
16. AVIDIA CITY 30 1 3 26 26 128 -102 6

TOP SCORERS
Sandy Buskevics (NR) 28
John Poborsky (OB) 21
Richard Nunes (NW) 18
Peter Marquez (PE) 18
Paul Simao (KU) 17

PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Nick Caraiani (KU)

YOUNG PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Lawrence Abney (CNO)

MANAGER OF THE YEAR
Rick Galliano (CNO)

GOALKEEPER OF THE YEAR
Todd Colfox (ST)

DEFENDER OF THE YEAR
Brian Santana (NR)

MIDFIELDER OF THE YEAR
Nick Caraiani (KU)

FORWARD OF THE YEAR
Brian Morton (OB)

KFA Cup

SEMI FINALS
Oxley Park, Everton City
Aigburth Athletic 0-1 Casuals New Osteria (AET; FT 0-0)

Mercia Stadium, Bromham
Ousevale Borough 3-0 Notegia Rangers

KFA CUP FINAL - Davis Memorial Stadium, Everton City

CASUALS NEW OSTERIA - 1 (Lausano 17)
OUSEVALE BOROUGH - 2 (Morton 51, Mallon 88)

Ousevale steal the cup and deny the Double from Casuals with a late strike from none other than Druidan captain, Ricky Mallon.

Squornshelous

26-06-2005, 05:07

SPL Transfer News

Several Squornshelan teams are out chasing foreign talent. Here's a quick breakdown of the latest rumors and press releases.

Vogsphere United are in the market for a defender, and they have reported that they have contacted Jackson Warton of Sonaron. No results have been released as of yet.

Algolia AK are looking to climb up from their poor finish in the SPL last season, and are also looking for a new defender. Word on the street is they have their eye on Artoonian Petro Palo.

One team that's been very busy, while keeping very quiet about it is Damogran FK. They obviously want to improve on their second place finish in the SPL and Squornshcale Championship, and rumor has that they have contacted goalkeeper Diego Garra of Tonissia and midfielder Aaron Myers from Villarica.

Football of Poghrill are also on the lookout for new talent, not performing well inthe Squornschale Championship despite the addition of national striker Alexander Popov. They are reportedly courting Hypocrian midfielder Bora Burdali of Pylos Reavers.

Harlesburg (with a U) is the scene of KF Kakrafoon's transfer activities. They have expressed their interest in midfielder Leroy Brown (rumored to be the baddest man in the whole damn town*) of Harlesburg Archers FC.

OOC:
* reference to an odd song

Bedistan

26-06-2005, 07:47

Bedistan Premier League - Season 2076

Spring Semester (Weeks 1-19)

Once again, most people expected this year's title race to be between Rolestu, Alexandria, and Floral. Rolestu won it in '74 and finished second to Alexandria last year, while Floral achieved a top-three finish both times. Griffin and Washington were the definite relegation favorites, along with the promoted teams from the BFL First Division.

And indeed, all three promoted teams started out with one-nil losses the first day, but Griffin and Washington actually pulled off away wins against San Diego and Dionte to start off in the top half of the table. Bucks Lake Athletic, with defender Fritz Wigmeister spending his second of two years there on loan from New Brux FC, got a very rough start with an opening-day 4-1 loss to Esto Wanderers. That didn't get much better the following week as they somehow managed to be the only team to fail to score a goal, losing two-nil to last year's Bedistani Cup winners and Champions League representatives South Coast United. Dennis and Rolestu were the only two clubs to win two on the trot at the start, both with fairly goal-heavy second-week matches. Dennis sent the Tigers back down to mid-table in a 4-2 victory, while Rolestu just scraped by promotees Jamaica 4-3. Rolestu would sneak by Dennis in week 3 to take the lead on goals scored with a 2-0 result over Dionte City, while Washington and Griffin still rode high in midtable and Jamaica and High Mountain were still without a point.

Matchday four saw one of the highest-scoring BPL matches in recent memory as Jamaica put three past Dionte and still failed to come away with a point - that's because Dionte scored twice as many in the nine-goal thriller. Meanwhile, defending champions Alexandria were not having a good start at all, falling to fifteenth place after a 4-1 loss to Carter. The week four top-of-the-table clash between Dennis and Rolestu resulted in the former remaining the only team with a perfect record after a 2-0 final score. Fifth-place Floral appeared to be under Rejistanian supervision, having scored only three goals and conceded just one. But those thoughts were quickly silenced in week five with Floral's 4-2 victory over Carter. Bucks Lake pulled off an emphatic 4-1 win over Griffin to catapult themselves into ninth place and only three points out of third, while Jamaica got their first win of the season over San Diego to slide up from twentieth to nineteenth. Dennis finally lost a game the following week, to Jamaica of all teams! They still maintained a two-point lead at the top, though, thanks to Floral merely drawing.

Dennis dropped two more points the next week in a 3-3 draw with Esto, reducing their lead to just goal difference over Rolestu with Floral one point back in third. Defending champions Alexandria were finally making their way back to the upper reaches of the table after giving upstart Bucks Lake a 4-1 drubbing. Pre-season relegation candidates Griffin and Washington faced off in week seven and produced the second three-all draw of the day; however, while Griffin were indeed in the relegation zone on five points, Washington were sitting in an alarming seventh place just four points behind Dennis and Rolestu. The following week saw the Bears fail to win a third consecutive match, falling all the way to fourth place as a result. Rolestu FC proudly took a three-point lead at the top over Floral, Alexandria, and Dennis, all three sitting on sixteen points. Meanwhile, Navarre Town slipped into last place, the only team to go winless in their first eight this season. Matchday nine saw Rolestu's lead cut to one point after a scoreless draw with beleaguered Griffin and a 5-3 win for Floral over Forest Hill. Then in week ten, Dennis managed to embarrass themselves even further by losing 3-1 to previously winless Navarre, sending them tumbling down to seventh place after leading the league just three matches earlier. Meanwhile, the San Diego Iguanas had come out of nowhere to slide into second place after sending Forest Hill into relegation territory 3-0, having been all the way back in fourteenth just five matches before.

The Iguanas' sudden surge didn't stop there as they ended up taking over first place on matchday eleven when Rolestu and Floral could only pull off draws. The title race remained impossibly tight, though, with the top seven all within three points, followed by a four-point dropoff to 8th-place South Coast. San Diego's stay at the top wouldn't last long, though, as Dionte City somehow managed to grab the lead in week 12 with a 3-1 win over Alexandria. Meanwhile, Navarre managed to make their way from last place to twelfth in just three weeks, showing the tightness of the league at the top and bottom. Week 13 saw things start to spread out a bit at the top, though, as Alexandria, Floral, and San Diego started to fall away from the leaders while Dionte and Rolestu remained separated only by goal difference in first and second.

City finally slipped up in a 0-0 draw with San Diego allowing Rolestu to take over first place with their win. Alexandria had fallen back to eighth by this point, now in imminent danger of returning to the lower half of the table only four points ahead of 14th-place Washington. Griffin and Forest Hill seemed immovably fixed in the bottom two positions, with Jackson FC now joining them in the relegation zone after losing to Washington in week fourteen. Week fifteen was relatively uninteresting with the top three clubs all drawing, though San Diego's 4-3 win over Dennis was a bit of a highlight, allowing the Iguanas to pass Carter and take back third place, though that was quickly undone the following week, Carter moving to within goal difference range of second-place Dionte.

Griffin gained some ground in their fight to get out of the relegation zone in week seventeen with a heavy four-nil win over Dawson Springs, while the middle of the pack was crammed together as tightly as a can of sardines, five points separating seventh from fifteenth. Rolestu and Dionte were starting to pull away from the rest of the table now, Rolestu's 5-1 trouncing of last-place Forest Hill in week eighteen giving them a three-point lead over Dionte and an eight-point lead over third-place Carter. But as the spring semester came to a close, the gap between first and second narrowed to a single point as Rolestu failed to get the win at home against Washington, while eighth-place Alexandria showed that they still meant business with a convincing 4-0 win over relegation-threatened Dawson Springs.

Pos Team P W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Rolestu FC 19 11 7 1 30 16 14 40
2 Dionte City 19 12 3 4 31 17 14 39
3 Carter FC 19 9 5 5 27 20 7 32
4 San Diego Iguanas 19 9 4 6 28 16 12 31
5 Floral FC 19 8 7 4 24 14 10 31
6 Esto Wanderers 19 8 7 4 30 22 8 31
7 Charleston FC 19 8 7 4 22 21 1 31
8 Alexandria Porcupines 19 9 3 7 27 23 4 30
9 San Solari FC 19 7 7 5 28 24 4 28
10 Dennis Bears 19 8 4 7 27 26 1 28
11 High Mountain Buffalo 19 6 7 6 17 17 0 25
12 Jamaica Giants 19 7 3 9 21 25 -4 24
13 South Coast United 19 7 2 10 23 27 -4 23
14 Washington Tigers 19 5 7 7 22 26 -4 22
15 Bucks Lake Athletic 19 6 4 9 25 34 -9 22
16 Navarre Town 19 5 6 8 28 30 -2 21
17 Dawson Springs FC 19 4 4 11 21 35 -14 16
18 Jackson FC 19 2 9 8 21 30 -9 15
19 Griffin Zebras 19 3 6 10 19 29 -10 15
20 Forest Hill FC 19 2 6 11 20 39 -19 12

Fall Semester (Weeks 20-38)

The first day back was a day of draws, six out of ten matches. Dionte's quest for the title suffered a minor setback with a 1-0 loss to Washington, but the main fight was going on in the rest of the top half of the table, third-place Esto being just three points ahead of ninth-place Charleston. After doing so well at the beginning of the season, Bucks Lake Athletic were heading back down a slippery slope, now in 16th place six points clear of the relegation zone. The status quo remained at the top for now, Rolestu holding a two-point lead over Dionte, who were themselves five points ahead of the pack. Then in week 22, the two leaders met in Dionte. Alas, the home field wasn't enough for City as they lost the match one-nil, giving RFC a five-point lead at the top. Meanwhile Bucks Lake continued to flounder, losing yet again. While they still maintained 16th place, another loss could potentially see them falling into 18th and relegation territory.

Week 23 saw a reversal of fortune at the head of the table, with Rolestu suffering a 4-2 loss to mid-table Dennis. Dawson Springs finally fell into the relegation zone after spending a couple months in seventeenth place as Charleston FC put four goals past their keeper without response. Just as quickly as they had fallen to within touching distance of the relegation zone, Bucks Lake had suddenly rebounded to 13th place by week 24 with a two-one victory over Griffin that sent the latter to dead last. Both the relegation slots and the championship were a long way from being decided with fourteen games left to play. The following week finally saw a lead change as Rolestu FC could only draw 1-1 with last year's cup winners South Coast United while Dionte picked up a huge three-nil victory over third-place Esto, sending City ahead on goal difference.

Dionte's lead became even more precarious the next week as both they and Rolestu lost their matches, Rolestu gaining an advantage by losing only one-nil to San Solari, who jumped to third as a result, while South Coast pulled off another upset, four-two over league leaders Dionte. The next week, Rolestu were restored to first place with a three-nil win over Navarre Town along with San Solari holding Dionte to a nil-all draw. Neither would rest easy the next week, though. Rolestu had a crucial goal disallowed in their match against last-place Griffin that resulted in a humiliating scoreless draw, while Dionte arguably did even worse, falling 3-1 to 14th-place Navarre. Rolestu still held a three-point lead, but suddenly second through seventh were separated by just two points.

Matchday 29 saw Forest Hill become the first team to be mathematically eliminated from winning the title nine weeks out. Once again neither Rolestu nor Dionte could manage a win, and Dionte paid the price by falling to fourth place while Floral FC came back after languishing around seventh place for a while to take over second. Defending champions Alexandria recorded a 5-1 win over High Mountain, but still found themselves in eighth place, seven points from the top. Most of the others were beginning to pull away from the relegation zone at this point, Bucks Lake now in twelfth with a nine-point buffer over the bottom three. Floral was next to miscue, losing to High Mountain and allowing the San Diego Iguanas to take over second place, while the defending champs lost to Rolestu to maintain 8th and 1st, respectively. Yet in week 31, the 'pines pulled off another 5-1 victory, this time against former league leaders Dionte City, who now found themselves in seventh place nine points off the pace while relatively little changed at the top. With seven weeks to go, the bottom nine were all officially out of the title race, 11th-place Bucks Lake being the last with a mathematical chance twenty points behind Rolestu.

Week 32 saw the top two face off again, and again Rolestu would be the 1-0 winner, allowing the Esto Wanderers to move into second place. The next week, Rolestu's lead widened to seven points after Esto could only draw with Alexandria and San Diego lost again, this time to Dionte. The top eight remained mathematically capable of winning the league, but it now seemed unlikely that RFC could be stopped. The top two both managed to lose in week 34, preserving Rolestu's seven-point lead, though Floral took back second on goal difference over Esto. With the title race seemingly all but decided, heads turned to the bottom of the table, where Dawson Springs, Griffin, Forest Hill, Jackson, and Washington were fighting amongst themselves to get or stay out of the bottom three, five points separating 16th from 20th.

Floral picked up a two-nil win over South Coast in week 35, but Rolestu's 4-0 demolition of Jackson effectively nullified that and put Rolestu just three points away from clinching the title. But the relegation fight was only getting closer, just three points among the five of them now. Jamaica and High Mountain were still mathematically involved in the fight but extremely unlikely to go down. Oddly, Rolestu couldn't get the job done in week 36, drawing 2-2 with Bucks Lake Athletic, so they still needed two more points thanks to Floral's win. Forest Hill moved out of the relegation zone with a win over High Mountain, but they certainly weren't out of the woods yet, just one point clear in sixteenth. Indeed, they fell back to 18th the following week thanks to a two-nil loss to Rolestu, which also had the effect of officially making RFC the league winners, five points ahead of Floral with one match to go. Going into the final week, it was still a five-way race at the bottom, Dawson Springs the safest and Washington needing nothing short of a miracle.

Pos Team P W D L GF GA GD Pts
16 Dawson Springs FC 37 10 8 19 46 69 -23 38
17 Jackson FC 37 6 17 14 42 56 -14 35
18 Forest Hill FC 37 8 11 18 44 65 -21 35
19 Griffin Zebras 37 7 13 17 37 48 -11 34
20 Washington Tigers 37 7 11 19 36 57 -21 32

Playing the first match of the final week was Dawson Springs, and all they needed was a draw to ensure safety. And that's exactly what they got, 1-1 against previous champions Alexandria, who would have to settle for a fourth-place finish this year. Next up was Washington, who had next to no chance of survival whatsoever requiring a win by several goals over champions Rolestu. In all honesty, they were probably quite happy about only losing by one goal. Griffin were up in the third match, and their task wasn't much easier - get at least a draw and preferably a win over second-place finishers Floral FC. Floral weren't having any of that, and gave them a righteous four-nil smackdown that officially condemned them to the First Division. It was now all about Jackson and Forest Hill, level on points, Jackson with a significant goal difference advantage.

Pos Team P W D L GF GA GD Pts
16 Dawson Springs FC 38 10 9 19 47 70 -23 39
17 Jackson FC 37 6 17 14 42 56 -14 35
18 Forest Hill FC 37 8 11 18 44 65 -21 35
19 Griffin Zebras 38 7 13 18 37 52 -15 34
20 Washington Tigers 38 7 11 20 36 58 -22 32

Their tasks weren't a whole lot easier than the others' - Forest Hill would face Dionte, and Jackson would take on Esto, both at home. Forest Hill played first, resorting to highly defensive tactics in what eventually turned out to be a very narrow one-nil win over City. This made the task for Jackson very simple: win and you're in. Simple, but not easy. Esto fought hard for a top-five finish in the league and eventually got it, pulling out a 2-1 away win over the desperate Jackson FC. Forest Hill would live to see another season in the BPL; Jackson would not.

Pos Team P W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Rolestu FC 38 21 12 5 64 36 28 75
2 Floral FC 38 20 10 8 60 32 28 70
3 San Diego Iguanas 38 19 7 12 57 36 21 64
4 Alexandria Porcupines 38 17 11 10 59 43 16 62
5 Esto Wanderers 38 17 11 10 54 40 14 62
6 Dionte City 38 18 6 14 57 45 12 60
7 Charleston FC 38 15 14 9 50 47 3 59
8 Carter FC 38 15 12 11 54 49 5 57
9 Dennis Bears 38 15 11 12 60 54 6 56
10 San Solari FC 38 14 13 11 52 47 5 55
11 Navarre Town 38 12 13 13 53 51 2 49
12 Bucks Lake Athletic 38 14 7 17 48 59 -11 49
13 South Coast United 38 12 10 16 45 51 -6 46
14 Jamaica Giants 38 12 10 16 41 52 -11 46
15 High Mountain Buffalo 38 11 10 17 37 54 -17 43
16 Dawson Springs FC 38 10 9 19 47 70 -23 39
17 Forest Hill FC 38 9 11 18 45 65 -20 38
18 Jackson FC 38 6 17 15 43 58 -15 35
19 Griffin Zebras 38 7 13 18 37 52 -15 34
20 Washington Tigers 38 7 11 20 36 58 -22 32

Bedistani Cup 2076

Round 1

Senators AC 0-6 Brooklyn FC
Ilium Dragons 2-1 Chickamauga United AET (1-1 FT)
Viborg FC 2-6 Esto Wanderers - Easy win for Esto over 4th Division opposition
Eagle's Rest United 1-2 Tallahassee Blues AET (1-1 FT) - ERU keeping it slightly closer than anticipated
Port Lusambo FC 0-3 Dionte City - Easy win over a 3rd Division opponent
Independence FC 4-1 Lafe FC
Pine Village FC 1-3 Columbia Sharks
Jervis FC 4-2 Sonovago City FC APK (2-2 FT, 2-2 AET)
Jamaica Giants 3-0 FC Glückstadt - Easy win over a 3rd Division opponent
Nalimaria Albion 0-3 Cornish FC
Sokojiwa City FC 3-0 Badonga FC
Port Lusambo Athletic 0-4 Chilson United
Midway Wolves 2-1 Buffalo Town
Afton FC 2-0 FC Metrewalk
KQ Im 0-2 Reston FC
Gyeongsan FC 0-2 Chelmsford Forest
Charleston FC 0-1 AFC Beaagkh - 3rd Division upset of Premier League opposition
Uäneres Ataï 5-2 Aspanes Kalsam - Not a bad performance for Pedriana's international representatives
Fyres Point Wanderers 0-2 Jackson FC
Wisconsin Swamp AFC 1-0 Skelrod Unidire
Cereston Rovers 0-4 Cdredika City
Hampton Paladins 3-1 Flanders FC
Bucks Lake Athletic 3-0 Lames Etúskaït APK (1-1 FT, 2-2 AET) - Conference North side taking a BPL team to penalties? Can't be a good sign...
Mifflinburg FC 2-0 Jeonju United
Kilkenney Greens 0-3 San Solari FC - Easy win over a Conference South opponent
Bloom City FC 4-1 Monkton FC
Canton United 3-1 Eastfield Rogues
Concrete Jungle FC 1-4 Ari FC
Westport Town 1-2 Dresford Coast
RKA Warriors 4-1 Griffin Zebras - Griffin loses badly to a 1st Division team
SK Fjordalen 2-0 Fort Worth Patriots
Albany FC 4-3 Garorsi Unidire
Amissville Antagonists 4-1 FC Livinable
Forest Hill FC 7-0 Hendersonburg Stars - Extremely easy win over a 3rd Division opponent
Columbus FC 2-4 Santa Monica FC
Linsuk City FC 0-5 Hillcrest United
Navarre Town 5-0 Hundon FC - How far Hundon have fallen after once winning the championship five years running...
Jennerstown FC 1-4 High Mountain Buffalo - Easy win over a 4th Division opponent
RC Los Triesto 3-0 New Town Red Devils
Three Points Highland 1-4 Wallops United - Wallops United, once considered the worst professional team in Bedistan, actually having a decent year, and a favorite for promotion to the 3rd Division
Sayle United 0-5 Justus Loons
Albany United 1-2 Aeon United
KQI Pologak 1-2 Grant City Lions AET (1-1 FT)
Yojimbo United 1-0 SV Kleinestadt
Williamston FC 0-1 Floral FC - One-goal win over a 4th Division side? That's pretty dicey for the second-best team in the BPL...
Uk-Tow Ri United 0-2 South Coast United
Eagle Lake Athletic 1-5 Carter FC - Easy win over a 3rd Division opponent
Yuba United 1-0 Dennis Bears AET (0-0 FT) - Yuba's not dead yet, upsetting the favored BPL side
Detmold Town 0-3 Dawson Springs FC APK (2-2 FT, 2-2 AET) - Relegation-threatened DSFC have to take it on penalties over a 3rd Division team
Beloit FC 1-4 La Porte Rangers APK (1-1 FT, 3-3 AET)
Corling-Su FC 2-4 Cisna-Ri Athletic
Brugese City 1-3 Paradise Town
Normaton City 1-5 Delano FC
Rolestu FC 4-1 Qidade Itekton - Probably should've won by more over this Conference North squad, and a low-end Conference North squad at that
Khikhi United 5-4 AC Crotts APK (0-0 FT, 1-1 AET)
Graceville Salamanders 6-0 Van Diemen FC
Uniondale FC 2-1 AFC IJsselmeer
KQ Qas 0-1 Springfield FC
New Haverford Albion 3-0 Brookdale Rovers
San Diego Iguanas 5-2 Black Oasis Athletic - Fairly easy win over a 2nd Division opponent
Washington Tigers 3-2 Spring House FC AET (2-2 FT) - Takes extra time for relegated Washington to defeat this 2nd Division opposition
Alétike Ústin 1-2 St. Lawrence FC
Sonoma City Volcanoes 4-0 Hyatt Gorge FC
Leeco Rangers 0-3 Alexandria Porcupines - Fairly easy win over a 2nd Division opponent

Round 2

Brooklyn FC 4-1 Ilium Dragons
Esto Wanderers 2-1 Tallahassee Blues - The Blues are one of the best and most spirited First Division sides, and it really showed in this match
Dionte City 7-1 Independence FC - Extremely easy win over a 3rd Division opponent
Columbia Sharks 1-2 Jervis FC
Jamaica Giants 1-2 Cornish FC - BPL side Jamaica falls to a 2nd Division opponent
Sokojiwa City FC 2-0 Chilson United
Midway Wolves 0-1 Afton FC
Reston FC 0-2 Chelmsford Forest
AFC Beaagkh 4-0 Uäneres Ataï - Uäneres' run comes to an end against a higher-division team
Jackson FC 2-0 Wisconsin Swamp AFC - Fairly small win over a Conference South team
Cdredika City 1-0 Hampton Paladins
Bucks Lake Athletic 4-0 Mifflinburg FC - Convincing win over a good 3rd Division team
San Solari FC 5-1 Bloom City FC - Easy win over a 3rd Division opponent
Canton United 1-0 Ari FC
Dresford Coast 1-5 RKA Warriors
SK Fjordalen 2-1 Albany FC
Amissville Antagonists 1-3 Forest Hill FC - Okay performance against a 2nd Division side
Santa Monica FC 2-1 Hillcrest United
Navarre Town 2-1 High Mountain Buffalo - One BPL side knocked out, another moves on
RC Los Triesto 4-1 Wallops United
Justus Loons 2-0 Aeon United
Grant City Lions 2-1 Yojimbo United
Floral FC 3-4 South Coast United APK (1-1 FT, 1-1 AET) - Last year's Cup winners defeat perennial title chasers Floral in a well-fought display
Carter FC 1-0 Yuba United AET (0-0 FT) - Unlucky draw for Yuba sends them out at Round 2, but not without putting up a fight
Dawson Springs FC 3-1 La Porte Rangers
Cisna-Ri Athletic 0-3 Paradise Town
Delano FC 0-5 Rolestu FC - Good win over a 2nd Division opponent
Khikhi United 0-2 Graceville Salamanders
Uniondale FC 3-0 Springfield FC
New Haverford Albion 0-2 San Diego Iguanas - Decent win over a middling 1st Division team
Washington Tigers 3-1 St. Lawrence FC
Sonoma City Volcanoes 0-2 Alexandria Porcupines

Round 3

Brooklyn FC 0-4 Esto Wanderers - Good win over a 1st Division opponent
Dionte City 2-1 Jervis FC AET (1-1 FT) - Jervis showing they've got a good chance at promotion to the BPL next season
Cornish FC 1-2 Sokojiwa City FC
Afton FC 2-0 Chelmsford Forest
AFC Beaagkh 0-3 Jackson FC - Despite problems in the league, Jackson seems to be cruising along fairly well in the Cup
Cdredika City 0-2 Bucks Lake Athletic - Could be better, could be worse
San Solari FC 3-1 Canton United
RKA Warriors 4-2 SK Fjordalen AET (2-2 FT)
Forest Hill FC 1-0 Santa Monica FC - A little close, but still a win for FHFC
Navarre Town 4-2 RC Los Triesto - Good win over a 1st Division opponent
Justus Loons 6-0 Grant City Lions - It was time for this Conference South side to get knocked out anyway
South Coast United 1-0 Carter FC - The cupsets continue for South Coast against higher BPL opposition
Dawson Springs FC 2-1 Paradise Town
Rolestu FC 5-3 Graceville Salamanders APK (0-0 FT, 0-0 AET) - League winners Rolestu in a bit of a scare with a 1st Division opponent taking them to penalties
Uniondale FC 1-2 San Diego Iguanas
Washington Tigers 1-2 Alexandria Porcupines

Round 4

Esto Wanderers 2-1 Dionte City AET (1-1 FT) - Two top BPL sides meet, and it takes extra time to decide the victor. Great game all around.
Sokojiwa City FC 3-1 Afton FC - Sokojiwa City makes it through to the quarterfinals, not bad at all for a non-Premier League team.
Jackson FC 1-3 Bucks Lake Athletic - Fritz Wigmeister's Bucks Lake Athletic also through to the quarterfinals, definitely not relegation fodder anymore.
San Solari FC 3-2 RKA Warriors AET (2-2 FT) - RKA Warriors put up a good fight, but so far it's still only one non-BPL team in the quarters.
Forest Hill FC 2-1 Navarre Town AET (1-1 FT) - With the season over, the stress is off for Forest Hill and they can play to their full potential, upsetting mid-table Navarre for a quarterfinal berth.
Justus Loons 4-1 South Coast United APK (2-2 FT, 2-2 AET) - No repeat for South Coast, alas, as the Loons scrape through as the second First Division team.
Dawson Springs FC 1-4 Rolestu FC - A pretty much expected win for Rolestu brings them closer to doing the double, which only Yuba United and Dennis have previously managed, each doing so twice.
San Diego Iguanas 0-3 Alexandria Porcupines - Alexandria may not have defended their league title, but perhaps they can trade it for the Bedistani Cup...

Quarterfinals

Esto Wanderers 0-3 Sokojiwa City FC
Sokojiwa City pull off a huge upset against one of the BPL's title chasers thanks to a brace from Shang Tao and David Fuzhou's goal to complete the scoring, producing a rarity: a non-BPL team in the semifinals.

Bucks Lake Athletic 0-1 San Solari FC
Bucks Lake's dream run finally ends in the quarterfinals against San Solari, with Marie Hammer scoring the only goal of the match on a free kick just after halftime.

Forest Hill FC 2-1 Justus Loons
The other First Division side gets knocked out by Forest Hill, who will be ecstatic to have reached the semifinals after an arguably crappy season in the league. Justus' sole Miranda Summers goal wasn't enough, thanks to a goal each from Gwen Robinson and Tad Dempsey.

Rolestu FC 0-1 Alexandria Porcupines AET (0-0 FT)
So end Rolestu's hopes for a double, but the chance to pick up some hardware this season is still alive for the 'pines. 17-year-old right winger Sara Westinghouse put away the 97th-minute goal for Alexandria to send her team to the semis.

Semifinals

Sokojiwa City FC 4-2 San Solari FC APK (1-1 FT, 1-1 AET)
Porter 19 (1-0), Hammer 64 (1-1)
Absolutely unbelievable - a BFL First Division club in the Bedistani Cup final. Some great work on the left wing led to Michael Porter's 19th-minute goal to put Jiwa ahead one-nil. Once again, it was Marie Hammer to the rescue for San Solari, taking advantage of an exposed flank to put in the equalizer a little less than midway through the second half. Both defenses held strong for the remainder of full time and the entire half hour of extra time, sending it to penalty kicks, where Jiwa's youthful chutzpah was the order of the day to send them through, 4-2.

Forest Hill FC 1-3 Alexandria Porcupines
Jenkins 6 (0-1), McGee 52 (0-2), Dempsey 65 (1-2), Rodríguez 80 (1-3)
The Porcupines were absolutely determined to win the Bedistani Cup this year, and they reached the final in style with a three-one victory over an insistent Forest Hill. Matt Jenkins got the scoring started before play bogged down a bit for most of the first half. The second half of the match was an example of football at its finest, though, neither side appearing to give an inch, except for those isolated incidents where somebody scored, first Alan McGee to make it two-nil, followed by Tad Dempsey's reducer, but a late penalty kick from Chris Rodríguez sealed the deal for the 'pines.

FINAL

Sokojiwa City FC 3-2 Alexandria Porcupines AET (2-2 FT)
Fillmore National Stadium, Sonoma City - attendance 103,235
Worth 12 (0-1), Worth 20 (0-2), Fuzhou 62 (1-2), Porter 77 (2-2), Fowler 106 (3-2)
Most fans believed Sokojiwa City didn't stand a chance against Alexandria - they were a full division lower than them, after all. What most fans failed to realize, though, was that Jiwa had a once-in-a-blue-moon opportunity, a chance to win a major trophy despite not being in the top flight, and they weren't about to blow this chance. As expected, the Porcupines took an early lead through two quick goals from Allison Worth to put Jiwa down two-nil midway through the first half. Everything changed in the second half, though, as the Jiwa players found the strength in their hearts to plow on. David Fuzhou scored the reducer in the 62nd minute, and it only served to add fuel to the fire. Michael Porter equalized a quarter hour later with a shot deflected in off the near post, and Jiwa held on for extra time. The first half of extra time was uneventful, but at the start of the second half Meg Fowler decided to rush blindly at the opposition goal and take an absolutely crazy shot. Just crazy enough to work. It was now 3-2 in Jiwa's favor, and they knew what they had to do - they all pulled back toward the goal and watched attack after fruitless attack bounce harmlessly off the wall they had created. The final whistle blew, and there was cheering across the country. The underdogs had won.

BFL Final Standings

First Division

Pos Team P W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Sokojiwa City FC 38 21 7 10 63 42 21 70
2 Justus Loons 38 20 10 8 53 38 15 70
3 Tallahassee Blues 38 20 5 13 51 42 9 65
4 Yuba United 38 17 12 9 56 39 17 63
5 Jervis FC 38 16 14 8 51 37 14 62
6 New Haverford Albion 38 19 4 15 61 45 16 61
7 Ari FC 38 16 9 13 52 40 12 57
8 RKA Warriors 38 14 15 9 54 48 6 57
9 Eastfield Rogues 38 15 12 11 54 49 5 57
10 Midway Wolves 38 16 9 13 50 53 -3 57
11 Sonoma City Volcanoes 38 14 12 12 54 42 12 54
12 Afton FC 38 14 10 14 47 48 -1 52
13 Graceville Salamanders 38 14 8 16 58 62 -4 50
14 RC Los Triesto 38 13 9 16 45 50 -5 48
15 Brooklyn FC 38 11 10 17 40 53 -13 43
16 Santa Monica FC 38 11 8 19 41 60 -19 41
17 Sonovago City FC 38 11 5 22 45 65 -20 38
18 Uk-Tow Ri United 38 9 10 19 43 66 -23 37
19 Eagle's Rest United 38 9 9 20 42 57 -15 36
20 AC Crotts 38 6 10 22 25 49 -24 28

Second Division

Pos Team P W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Spring House FC 38 21 11 6 72 48 24 74
2 Paradise Town 38 19 9 10 56 44 12 66
3 Dresford Coast 38 20 5 13 55 36 19 65
4 Cornish FC 38 18 9 11 61 42 19 63
5 Khikhi United 38 18 9 11 56 46 10 63
6 Leeco Rangers 38 15 15 8 50 36 14 60
7 Chelmsford Forest 38 16 11 11 56 40 16 59
8 Westport Town 38 15 11 12 51 48 3 56
9 Columbia Sharks 38 15 10 13 60 52 8 55
10 Amissville Antagonists 38 13 15 10 52 42 10 54
11 Canton United 38 14 9 15 44 46 -2 51
12 Black Oasis Athletic 38 12 12 14 59 53 6 48
13 Brookdale Rovers 38 11 13 14 43 52 -9 46
14 Pine Village FC 38 12 10 16 42 55 -13 46
15 Delano FC 38 10 14 14 39 51 -12 44
16 Hyatt Gorge FC 38 10 13 15 35 41 -6 43
17 Cdredika City 38 11 10 17 48 60 -12 43
18 Uniondale FC 38 9 10 19 32 54 -22 37
19 Hampton Paladins 38 9 9 20 34 58 -24 36
20 Hundon FC 38 7 5 26 29 70 -41 26

Third Division

Pos Team P W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 FC Glückstadt 38 22 8 8 61 35 26 74
2 Port Lusambo FC 38 19 9 10 50 44 6 66
3 Mifflinburg FC 38 19 7 12 55 42 13 64
4 Chickamauga United 38 17 13 8 49 37 12 64
5 AFC Beaagkh 38 18 8 12 59 42 17 62
6 Detmold Town 38 16 13 9 57 39 18 61
7 Hillcrest United 38 17 10 11 55 43 12 61
8 Aeon United 38 16 9 13 64 55 9 57
9 St. Lawrence FC 38 15 9 14 54 52 2 54
10 New Town Red Devils 38 14 10 14 48 46 2 52
11 Eagle Lake Athletic 38 12 11 15 52 56 -4 47
12 Hendersonburg Stars 38 12 11 15 45 55 -10 47
13 Independence FC 38 13 8 17 42 52 -10 47
14 Ilium Dragons 38 13 7 18 44 60 -16 46
15 SK Fjordalen 38 12 9 17 42 47 -5 45
16 La Porte Rangers 38 12 9 17 48 54 -6 45
17 Beloit FC 38 13 6 19 47 64 -17 45
18 Bloom City FC 38 11 11 16 37 42 -5 44
19 Albany FC 38 6 14 18 43 61 -18 32
20 Cisna-Ri Athletic 38 7 10 21 34 60 -26 31

Fourth Division

Pos Team P W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Wallops United 38 23 12 3 66 31 35 81
2 Fyres Point Wanderers 38 22 7 9 63 39 24 73
3 Chilson United 38 20 12 6 58 31 27 72
4 Buffalo Town 38 21 8 9 65 38 27 71
5 Reston FC 38 19 12 7 59 39 20 69
6 Albany United 38 15 12 11 47 42 5 57
7 Columbus FC 38 14 14 10 45 36 9 56
8 Viborg FC 38 15 9 14 54 43 11 54
9 Sayle United 38 13 13 12 47 42 5 52
10 Lafe FC 38 13 13 12 56 56 0 52
11 Linsuk City FC 38 14 10 14 53 54 -1 52
12 Jennerstown FC 38 14 9 15 55 55 0 51
13 Port Lusambo Athletic 38 12 8 18 52 66 -14 44
14 Williamston FC 38 10 10 18 40 53 -13 40
15 Corling-Su FC 38 9 13 16 45 59 -14 40
16 Jeonju United 38 8 13 17 38 54 -16 37
17 Gyeongsan FC 38 8 13 17 41 59 -18 37
18 Springfield FC 38 7 15 16 34 56 -22 36
19 Uäneres Ataï 38 7 9 22 35 68 -33 30
20 Senators AC 38 5 10 23 46 78 -32 25

Uäneres Ataï relegated to Conference North
Springfield FC and Senators AC relegated to Conference South

Conference North

Pos Team P W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Alétike Ústin 26 17 5 4 41 21 20 56
2 Fort Worth Patriots 26 15 3 8 49 30 19 48
3 Normaton City 26 13 6 7 32 25 7 45
4 Aspanes Kalsam 26 13 3 10 42 37 5 42
5 KQ Qas 26 13 3 10 36 37 -1 42
6 Skelrod Unidire 26 10 6 10 37 32 5 36
7 Lames Etúskaït 26 8 8 10 39 38 1 32
8 Nalimaria Albion 26 9 4 13 37 43 -6 31
9 Garorsi Unidire 26 8 6 12 30 40 -10 30
10 Three Points Highland 26 8 6 12 28 38 -10 30
11 SV Kleinestadt 26 6 11 9 23 26 -3 29
12 Qidade Itekton 26 7 8 11 33 44 -11 29
13 KQ Im 26 7 7 12 34 37 -3 28
14 KQI Pologak 26 7 6 13 32 45 -13 27

Conference South

Pos Team P W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 AFC IJsselmeer 26 14 5 7 31 24 7 47
2 FC Livinable 26 13 4 9 40 37 3 43
3 Badonga FC 26 11 9 6 43 30 13 42
4 Monkton FC 26 13 2 11 39 30 9 41
5 Wisconsin Swamp AFC 26 12 5 9 33 28 5 41
6 Grant City Lions 26 10 10 6 35 24 11 40
7 Concrete Jungle FC 26 10 10 6 37 31 6 40
8 Cereston Rovers 26 11 4 11 31 36 -5 37
9 Brugese City 26 10 6 10 33 40 -7 36
10 Flanders FC 26 8 6 12 29 45 -16 30
11 FC Metrewalk 26 8 5 13 26 33 -7 29
12 Yojimbo United 26 8 4 14 37 37 0 28
13 Van Diemen FC 26 6 7 13 30 35 -5 25
14 Kilkenney Greens 26 6 7 13 23 37 -14 25

Conference Promotion Playoff
Fort Worth Patriots 1-3 FC Livinable
FC Livinable 2-3 Fort Worth Patriots
(Fort Worth Patriots 4-5 FC Livinable aggregate)

coming later...
Foreigner Report
Transfer Report and Speculation

Bedistan

27-06-2005, 04:11

BPL/BFL 2076 Foreigner Report

Bettia: John Connick's exceptional control of the ball in the midfield helped propel the Tallahassee Blues to a third-place finish in the BFL First Division. Hopefully his talents will continue to shine as the Blues take on the Premier League next season.

Druida: Trevor Lee had an okay season with South Coast United, and probably would've done better were it not for the club's defensive line being somewhat lackluster and causing United to fall to a 13th-place finish in the BPL.

Spruitland: Bucks Lake Athletic had significant defensive problems resulting in the third-highest goals-against total in the Premier League. But it wasn't Fritz Wigmeister's fault; it would've most likely been even worse without him.

Starblaydia: Alex Vidal is likely to be looking for a move after Sonovago City FC's rough ride this season ending in a 17th-place finish in the First Division. No matter how good he is, he can't rise to his full potential when surrounded by mediocrity. Meanwhile, Georges Blanc's continued training with Floral FC Under-19s is going smoothly.

End-of-Season Transfers

Fritz Wigmeister's loan to Bucks Lake Athletic from New Brux FC is scheduled to be ending, but Bucks Lake are apparently planning to outright purchase the rights to Wigmeister for an as-yet-undisclosed sum.

Rebecca Humboldt (M C, age 17) has been confirmed to move from RC Los Triesto to New Haverford Albion.

Bedistan U18 (and likely U21) striker Cassie Hennessey (age 18) gets a promotion to the Premier League as she leaves RKA Warriors for Dawson Springs FC, hoping to help save them from relegation next season.

Starblaydi Alex Vidal (D RC, age 26) has elected to jump from the sinking ship that is Sonovago City FC, making a short trip to join Bedistani Cup and First Division winners Sokojiwa City FC, which should provide some much-needed help for them.

Bedistan U18 (and likely U21) right winger Lauren Scott (age 18) will be moving from the relegated Washington Tigers to the somewhat more successful San Solari FC.

Finally, Sara Knight (SW, age 18) has left the Griffin Zebras to join Yuba United and try to win them promotion back to the BPL.

Chicanada

27-06-2005, 17:19

CFA Reports
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1925 Final Reports

SuperLiga 1925 Gives Patriots New Crown

The last time Mission won a league title? Three years ago. Should we start talking dynasty yet?

Pts W D L GF:GA GD
C. Mission 67 18 13 7 50:32 18
2. Saint Croix 65 18 11 9 51:32 19
3. FC Esten 64 17 13 8 42:32 10
4. Star Point 59 15 14 9 42:37 5
5. Paradiso 56 15 11 12 50:48 2
6. Township 55 16 7 15 44:41 3
7. Douala 55 15 10 13 43:40 3
8. Ashley 54 16 6 16 43:44 -1
9. Verde Mund 53 14 11 13 34:32 2
10. Acadia 53 15 8 15 36:36 0
11. Eastentown 52 15 7 16 40:43 -3
12. AS Cana 51 15 6 17 41:36 5
13. Bishop FC 50 13 11 14 44:45 -1
14. Evon AC 49 13 10 15 34:39 -5
15. FC Finnegann 49 13 10 15 34:40 -6
16. AC Atens 46 12 10 16 42:43 -1
17. North Coast 45 12 9 17 38:44 -6
R. Rosa FC 44 12 8 18 33:42 -9
R. AS Risa 38 10 8 20 33:51 -18
R. Finnen 37 8 13 17 25:42 -17

The Patriots, led for what could be the last time by Jude Westington, finally played to their potential and took home the second SuperLiga title and the Champions League spot that came with it. Saint Croix continued to streak forward, clinching at least an NSFA slot with their second place performance, and was very thankful for a floundering Douala to pull a tie against NSCL/NSFA choke team FC Esten, who had to settle for third. Star Point capped their Unity (now renamed FA Cup) title with a fourth place finish, putting them with a bye to the quaterfinals in their first year in the SL.

Barclay Grand Finals

This year saw plenty of surprises, as AS Cana overcame their low seeding to continue their own streak of post-season advancement. In addition, Township struggled after winning their opening series against Eastentown to fall to Star Point, who took advantage of lesser quality play by FC Esten in the semifinals and Mission in the Grand Final to pull off a double of their own and steal the other Champions League slot. Saint Croix could still get in provided the Kodiaks can improve their rankings in the international play.

NSCL Qualifiers: Star Point, Mission
NSFA Qualifiers: Saint Croix, FC Esten
Possible NSFA Qualifier: Paradiso (should Chicanada gain a fifth slot)

Relegated: Rosa FC, AS Risa, Finnen
Promotion: Northeast, Cana West FC, AS Bishop County

FirsteLiga

Pts W D L GF:GA GD
C. Northeast 69 20 9 9 46:29 17
P. Cana West FC 67 18 13 7 44:28 16
P. AS Bishop County 63 17 12 9 44:31 13
4. Risa FC 61 15 16 7 41:25 16
5. Crossings FC 61 18 7 13 49:43 6
6. Grasslands 57 15 12 11 42:38 4
7. Provincetown 55 15 10 13 42:41 1
8. Pierre 52 13 13 12 40:35 5
9. FC Livingston 51 14 9 15 39:39 0
10. FC Dover 51 14 9 15 40:47 -7
11. Colony North 49 12 13 13 36:45 -9
12. Jaxx United 48 9 21 8 32:27 5
13. West Coast FC 48 11 15 12 37:35 2
14. Saint Jean 48 11 15 12 36:38 -2
15. Newcastle 48 12 12 14 33:39 -6
16. FC Zain'aa 47 11 14 13 39:38 1
17. Citadel FC 46 13 7 18 39:38 1
R. Narobi 38 9 11 18 32:45 -13
R. Suda FC 36 9 9 20 30:51 -21
R. AS Seaport 26 5 11 22 28:57 -29

Hosiah Praise Cleeto's most prized club finally makes its way to the SuperLiga, while Narobi continues to flounder along with the recently renamed AS Eo'avloap.

Relegated: Narobi, Suda FC, AS Eo'asvloap
Promoted: IDEXA, Cavalier, United West

SecundaLiga

Pts W D L GF:GA GD
C. IDEXA 65 19 8 11 45:37 8
P. Cavalier 62 16 14 8 53:40 13
P. United West 61 18 7 13 45:36 9
4. Cananite 59 15 14 9 49:30 19
5. Avi 57 16 9 13 44:37 7
6. Mogada AS 57 16 9 13 41:37 4
7. Colombo FC 55 15 10 13 48:43 5
8. FC Quebec 55 15 10 13 40:40 0
9. FC Lyn 53 15 8 15 51:43 8
10. Kinsington 53 14 11 13 45:40 5
11. RFC Dayaka 52 14 10 14 42:44 -2
12. South Shore 51 13 12 13 36:38 -2
13. FC Eoden 50 14 8 16 44:43 1
14. FC Seaport 49 12 13 13 37:44 -7
15. Norestra 48 13 9 16 33:45 -12
16. AC Kingdom 46 14 4 20 34:47 -13
17. Southampton City 45 12 9 17 40:46 -6
R. Whitney 45 13 6 19 38:50 -12
R. Czjaro'lex 43 10 13 15 34:42 -8
R. AC Finnen 38 10 8 20 34:51 -17

Whitney provides dissapointment as they cannot catch SoCity on goals and get relegated. IDEXA and the Cavs prove to be fast learners as they keep their progress forward towards the SuperLiga.

TreiLiga

Pts W D L GF:GA GD
C. Bulls 67 19 10 9 44:30 14
P. Rosa City 65 20 5 13 51:44 7
P. Lions Acadia 64 16 16 6 51:29 22
4. Sur Inlet 59 15 14 9 43:35 8
5. Cana FC 58 14 16 8 39:28 11
6. Gnzalopzia 58 17 7 14 34:34 0
7. Southampton 55 16 7 15 47:38 9
8. Prarieville 54 14 12 12 43:46 -3
9. Rebel Sur 53 14 11 13 46:44 2
10. Norde United 52 15 7 16 47:45 2
11. Virgin Nor 50 12 14 12 43:38 5
12. Southampton Peaks 48 12 12 14 38:45 -7
13. Orleans United 47 11 14 13 46:44 2
14. Southampton West 47 12 11 15 44:54 -10
15. Goedi FC 44 11 11 16 37:50 -13
16. Bishop East 43 10 13 15 29:38 -9
R. Governess Palace 41 9 14 15 45:49 -4
R. Canal 41 9 14 15 31:39 -8
R. Barclay Certizal 39 9 12 17 29:42 -13
R. Bedu 39 9 12 17 28:43 -15

Three new teams gain promotion, but most don't expect either Bulls or Rosa City to last long in the SecundaLiga as the squads should be on wholesale due to debt. Canal, BC and Bedu are relegated and moved aroundin the new-look regionals while Governess Palace has to settle for disappointment once again.

Relegated: Governess Palace, Canal, Barclay Certizal, Bedu
Promoted: Palazia, Suda Colonial, Provincetown City, Hennessy

Regionals

Risian Pts W D L GF:GA GD
1. Palazia 40 12 4 6 28:18 10
2. Colombo AC 36 10 6 6 30:23 7
3. Barclay U'zolan 34 9 7 6 27:21 6
4. Viejan 31 8 7 7 32:30 2
5. O'poxz 31 8 7 7 27:27 0
6. P'jan Liona 30 7 9 6 24:20 4
7. L'opzalotzena 30 7 9 6 24:22 2
8. Barclay Rosa 28 6 10 6 23:22 1
9. Jzao'lpoia 25 6 7 9 17:27 -10
10. Oregia 24 5 9 8 22:27 -5
11. Bulls Zain'aa 23 6 5 11 17:24 -7
12. Virgin Rosa 19 3 10 9 21:31 -10

Territories Pts W D L GF:GA GD
1. Suda Colonial 40 12 4 6 22:11 11
2. Tolou 40 12 4 6 30:22 8
3. Prane Villa 37 10 7 5 30:17 13
4. Virgin Easten 36 10 6 6 29:24 5
5. Renault Suda 31 9 4 9 23:23 0
6. Stanley Union 28 8 4 10 26:25 1
7. Southwest 28 8 4 10 23:28 -5
8. Barclay Lovejoy 27 6 9 7 24:31 -7
9. Clarkson 26 6 8 8 20:22 -2
10. Jaxx Central 25 7 4 11 18:29 -11
11. Renault Once 24 5 9 8 20:25 -5
12. Ashton 18 3 9 10 15:23 -8

Coastal Pts W D L GF:GA GD
1. Provincetown City 40 12 4 6 30:20 10
2. AC Loundon 38 11 5 6 26:24 2
3. SCross United 35 10 5 7 26:20 6
4. Kensington 34 8 10 4 27:21 6
5. Loundon Peaks 33 9 6 7 19:16 3
6. Kent 32 9 5 8 25:26 -1
7. Arsenal 30 8 6 8 32:27 5
8. Atens United 30 8 6 8 21:22 -1
9. Largo Union 23 5 8 9 25:31 -6
10. Sherpshire 23 5 8 9 18:25 -7
11. Blues Huston 20 4 8 10 25:32 -7
12. Renault Verde 20 5 5 12 22:32 -10

Champaign Pts W D L GF:GA GD
1. Hennessy 41 11 8 3 23:12 11
2. Lyon 38 10 8 4 30:21 9
3. Lions Cape 34 8 10 4 24:19 5
4. Marcelleis 33 10 3 9 32:26 6
5. Birmingham 32 9 5 8 28:25 3
6. Lis FC 32 9 5 8 20:18 2
7. Narobi Union 32 8 8 6 19:20 -1
8. Renault Bordeaux 29 8 5 9 17:21 -4
9. Barclay Esten 24 6 6 10 26:33 -7
10. Tolouse 23 4 11 7 22:25 -3
11. Seaport City 18 3 9 10 21:31 -10
12. Barclay Vega 18 4 6 12 21:32 -11

The last time four move up gives high-flying prospect Hennessy a shot at doing well, and Palazia and Suda Colonial both see funding increases with their qualifiers. This is the last time a good portion of these squads will play in this level, as several have been sold off, scrapped or moved in preparation of the new-look Regionals next year.

Regional Realignment
With many teams being bought out, sold off or folding, the Regional Qualifiers will have a different look next season. Fulham finally gets a squad in, and makes it two with Renault decision to move Renault Verde east. Barclay Rosa returns to its traditional name of Sfaxien and a whole bunch of Renaults make their way to the South Region.

North
Renault Bordeaux
Lyon
Lions Cape
Marcelleis
Birmingham
FC Lis
UF Narobi
Aston
Williamsport
Tolouse
Jzao'lopia
Colombo
Barclay U
Bulz Jana
O'poxz
Carlsberg
L'opa
Sfaxien BCF
Governess Palace
Renault Kingdom

South
Real Chelsea
AC Loundon
Crossings United
Spears-Kensington
LP Sun Devils
Renault Fulham
Arsenal
United South
Saint George
Fulham
Stamford Bridge
Tolou Athletics
Villa Prane
Virgin East
Renault Suda
Charlton Athletic
Chiair East
Barclay Lovejoy
Renault Once
Jaxx Central

With the realignment comes new qualifying rules to make the TreiLiga. The top three from the north and south will play a 10-game session to determine the three best teams, and those three will face the bottom three in seperate home/home series based on seeding. The winners adavnce to TreiLiga and the losers go back to Regionals.

International report

Since apparently no one wants to play in Chicanada, we have nothing to report.

The four main squads going international next year are looking to improve their own standings and could be eyeing some players from abroad. Mission, who is already dealing with Westington's desire to leave the squad, has their eye on John Poborsky from Krytenia's OUSEVALE BOROUGH. Considering the poor play of their defense this year, many are not surprised that Mission is also eager to swipe Barclay Lovejoy's John Mellior from the young up-and-commers. Star Point, after failing to make any leeway with Yeaddin Owls AFC star Antonis Siazzu, are expected to be playing with prospects from Bedistan. expectations are that Township, Saint Croix, Southampton and Renault Fulham are planning to make big bids to score some international flavor to improve their teams chances.

Player transfer report

Charlton Athletic hasn't scored much in the way of players but stole away Cana FC's coach, as the re-budgetted squad looks to make their way into the Ligas next season. Cavalier could be in the market for either Westington or Douala's Yeo, who's been displeased with the quality of play. AC Atens, Acadia and Southampton City are expected to make a transfer deal soon should Acadia be able to pick up BFC Defender Eroden Venlill, provided he doesn't go abroad.

CFA News

Premiership Relaunches...sorta

The CFA approved a new tournament to be sponsored by the Chicanada-Liamton Regional Bank Corp. The CLRB Premiership will host the 30 best teams from all the Ligas in a home/home schedule expected to run from the FA Cup to the beginnings of the Barclay Cup. CLRB Chair Presioua Ualx said that the teams would play their schedule during breaks from the FA and League play and would be easily accomidated.

The Premiership will host 6 teams from each Liga as well as 6 teams selected from the Regional Groups. The winner of the Premiership would gain an invite to the NSCL under the CFA's plans, moving the Barclay to a NSFA slot. The SuperLiga champion and the FA Cup champions would stay NSCL (with the FA being a NSFA qualifier if only 4 slots) with the fifth slot going to the best SuperLiga team not qualified. Of course, should someone pull a Quad on the cups then the other 3-4 slots would be filled by the SuperLiga season.

Druida

28-06-2005, 13:38

The Daily Druid

DT WIN AGAIN
A shortened DruidLeague Review

Well, we kinda need to get the DruidLeague up to date, and to do that, we're having to shorten the time we take to do the reports. So here's a greatly shortened version.

Druid Tribune won their second successive title by absolutely miles again. Parkville keep improving under Carpenter to go second, while it's still the usual suspects up the top of the table. Cefn Bus Station, with their on-off signiture of Marcus Tripton (it ended up on), just had too much going on, and were relegated pretty quickly.

Notable signings through the season involve Aar Lai'aano moving from Plaskynaston Lane to Cruqws Cavaliers to be closer to his homeland of Marligantis, while Ricky Mallon moved from Coleford Town to Ousevale Borough of Krytenia, on the belief that if he were to sign another contract at Coleford then he wouldn't have been in the hunt for any trophies. Of course, he did score the winner in the Krytenian cup final, so his old central midfield partner Kenny Osmond had to do it in the Druidan cup final, as Coleford beat DT 2-0.

Druid Premier League Pl W D L F A Pts GD
Druid Tribune 30 25 3 2 64 13 78 +51
Parkville 30 20 7 3 64 21 67 +43
Llllllllllcwllllllll Rovers 30 19 5 6 59 25 62 +34
Cranbury United 30 17 8 5 48 19 59 +29
Cefn Albion 30 12 8 10 37 33 44 +4
Bessburg 30 11 10 9 44 33 43 +11
Coleford Town 30 13 4 13 48 39 43 +9
Dinamo Neodzki 30 11 8 11 41 34 41 +7
Ormillton Weaponary 30 12 3 15 40 54 39 -14
Vilitan Exiles 30 10 6 14 38 55 36 -17
Kirkanden 30 10 5 15 34 46 35 -12
Graymouth 30 10 4 16 26 34 34 -8
Garth Wanderers 30 9 4 17 23 61 31 -38
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Newton Vale 30 8 1 21 35 71 25 -36
Inter Dave 30 6 6 18 27 50 24 -23
Cefn Bus Station 30 3 6 21 20 60 15 -40

DruidLeague Two Pl W D L F A Pts GD
Les Schløñuski 30 15 11 4 47 26 56 +21
Brallton 30 16 7 7 49 33 55 +16
South Grayside 30 14 9 7 53 37 51 +16
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Mawr City 30 15 6 9 41 34 51 +7
Llanfrangydd 30 14 7 9 44 35 49 +9
West Cefn Rangers 30 13 7 10 48 34 46 +14
Cruqws Cavaliers 30 12 6 12 40 32 42 +8
Scanley 30 12 6 12 29 33 42 -4
Llllllllllcwllllllll Juniors 30 11 6 13 33 42 39 -9
Trevor City 30 12 2 16 36 43 38 -7
Cefn Athletic 30 11 5 14 32 40 38 -8
Sorrellime Avengers 30 9 10 11 34 39 37 -5
Huwdaey 30 11 2 17 33 44 35 -11
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Trontby 30 8 8 14 39 54 32 -15
RCI Dave Blades 30 6 12 12 37 50 30 -13
Bekk View Stars 30 5 8 17 29 48 23 -19

DruidLeague Three Pl W D L F A Pts GD
Wicksphill 30 19 4 7 52 30 61 +22
Carndon Leapfrog 30 15 6 9 52 33 51 +19
Morton Harkett 30 15 6 9 44 33 51 +11
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Pontycaerpwlli Dragons 30 13 7 10 42 38 46 +4
Team Stimpace 30 12 9 9 38 32 45 +6
Great Tawney Owls 30 13 5 12 43 39 44 +4
Corwich Point 30 12 7 11 42 38 43 +4
Bragg Oracle 30 12 7 11 38 40 43 -2
Atletico Haalissov 30 13 4 13 43 52 43 -9
Berkleytown Warriors 30 10 11 9 53 47 41 +6
Kingston Gray Albion 30 10 8 12 38 43 38 -5
Port Scadock Ramblers 30 11 4 15 36 40 37 -4
Chemindus United 30 8 11 11 38 43 35 -5
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Erracq 30 8 9 13 38 44 33 -6
Pontypanddar Athletic 30 7 6 17 23 50 27 -27
Tormany Heroes 30 5 10 15 26 44 25 -18

DruidLeague Four Pl W D L F A Pts GD
New Fredscrett Institute 30 17 4 9 34 27 55 +7
Besmetherick Town 30 14 7 9 40 32 49 +8
Cruqws Convicts 30 14 6 10 44 30 48 +14
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Cefn Viaduct 30 14 5 11 49 32 47 +17
Flange Old Boys 30 12 10 8 46 30 46 +16
South Earncross United 30 12 9 9 39 35 45 +4
Plaskynaston Lane 30 11 11 8 37 33 44 +4
Brossington Clan 30 12 6 12 34 44 42 -10
Griffinsfield 30 9 13 8 32 31 40 +1
Brung Town 30 10 10 10 37 39 40 -2
Carpet 30 12 3 15 34 34 39 0
Tobias Thursdays 30 9 10 11 37 36 37 +1
Caeddord Guard 30 9 9 12 26 32 36 -6
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Sneddy Hamlet 30 9 8 13 30 43 35 -13
Zobordi Cefn TINH 30 6 11 13 24 42 29 -18
Bob 30 7 4 19 29 52 25 -23

DruidLeague Five Pl W D L F A Pts GD
NEWI Cefn Druids B 30 12 15 3 18 7 51 +11
Ob 30 10 14 6 14 9 44 +5
Lex XI 30 11 11 8 18 14 44 +4
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Bridge Tollmen 30 13 5 12 25 24 44 +1
Brymbo Masthampton 30 10 11 9 28 24 41 +4
Bamwenstowe Suburb 30 8 16 6 11 9 40 +2
Kinningham Lions 30 10 9 11 18 14 39 +4
Cefn United 30 8 15 7 16 15 39 +1
Leggenscastle Excalibur 30 9 12 9 17 22 39 -5
Clwd 30 10 8 12 21 24 38 -3
Tony Tigers 30 10 8 12 14 20 38 -6
Underwyre United 30 9 9 12 14 18 36 -4
Darkley Noon Doghouse 30 6 17 7 9 10 35 -1
Llwellbam Carcharorion 30 7 14 9 21 25 35 -4
Cwmall Dreigiau 30 8 9 13 16 20 33 -4
Allensborough 30 8 9 13 20 25 33 -5

...and finally, Allensborough suck!

DFA Cup

Round One
Bob 1 - 0 Tobias Thursdays
Brymbo Masthampton 2 - 3 Brossington Clan AET (FT 1-1)
Caeddord Guard 1 - 2 Allensborough
Carpet 2 - 1 Besmetherick Town
Cefn Viaduct 4 - 0 Bamwenstowe Suburb
Clwd 1 - 2 New Fredscrett Institute
Cwmall Dreigiau 1 - 1 Kinningham Lions AET (FT 1-1) Kinningham Lions win 3-1 on penalties
Darkley Noon Doghouse 2 - 0 Zobordi Cefn TINH
Flange Old Boys 2 - 0 Cefn United
Griffinsfield 2 - 0 South Earncross United
Leggenscastle Excalibur 4 - 2 Underwyre United AET (FT 2-2)
Llwellbam Carcharorion 0 - 1 Bridge Tollmen
NEWI Cefn Druids B 0 - 2 Cruqws Convicts
Ob 0 - 1 Lex XI
Plaskynaston Lane 1 - 3 Sneddy Hamlet
Tony Tigers 2 - 1 Brung Town AET (FT 1-1)

Round Two
Atletico Haalissov 1 - 3 Graymouth
Bessburg 2 - 0 Port Scadock Ramblers
Bragg Oracle 4 - 2 Great Tawney Owls AET (FT 2-2)
Bridge Tollmen 0 - 5 Llllllllllcwllllllll Rovers
Brossington Clan 1 - 2 Berkleytown Warriors
Carpet 0 - 1 Corwich Point AET (FT 0-0)
Cefn Albion 1 - 0 Cefn Athletic
Cefn Bus Station 1 - 3 Les Schløñuski
Coleford Town 3 - 0 Bekk View Stars
Cranbury United 7 - 0 Trevor City
Druid Tribune 1 - 0 Vilitan Exiles
Erracq 3 - 0 Brallton
Griffinsfield 2 - 0 Cruqws Convicts
Huwdaey 3 - 1 Llanfrangydd
Kingston Gray Albion 1 - 0 Allensborough
Kirkanden 3 - 0 Chemindus United
Leggenscastle Excalibur 0 - 1 Scanley
Lex XI 0 - 3 Flange Old Boys
Llllllllllcwllllllll Juniors 1 - 0 Wicksphill
Morton Harkett 5 - 1 Team Stimpace
Newton Vale 1 - 0 Garth Wanderers
Ormillton Weaponary 4 - 0 Kinningham Lions
Parkville 3 - 0 Bob
Pontycaerpwlli Dragons 3 - 5 West Cefn Rangers
Pontypanddar Athletic 0 - 1 Darkley Noon Doghouse
RCI Dave Blades 0 - 1 Carndon Leapfrog
Sneddy Hamlet 0 - 3 Dinamo Neodzki
Sorrellime Avengers 4 - 0 New Fredscrett Institute
South Grayside 2 - 1 Cruqws Cavaliers
Tony Tigers 0 - 5 Mawr City
Tormany Heroes 0 - 1 Inter Dave
Trontby 2 - 1 Cefn Viaduct

Round Three
Berkleytown Warriors 1 - 0 South Grayside
Bessburg 0 - 1 Parkville
Bragg Oracle 3 - 1 Corwich Point
Carndon Leapfrog 0 - 2 Dinamo Neodzki AET (FT 0-0)
Cefn Albion 2 - 0 Inter Dave
Coleford Town 2 - 0 Huwdaey
Darkley Noon Doghouse 0 - 3 West Cefn Rangers
Graymouth 0 - 2 Cranbury United
Kingston Gray Albion 1 - 2 Flange Old Boys AET (FT 1-1)
Kirkanden 5 - 0 Erracq
Les Schløñuski 1 - 0 Griffinsfield
Mawr City 4 - 1 Llllllllllcwllllllll Juniors
Morton Harkett 0 - 4 Llllllllllcwllllllll Rovers
Scanley 0 - 1 Ormillton Weaponary
Sorrellime Avengers 1 - 3 Newton Vale
Trontby 0 - 6 Druid Tribune

Round Four
Ormillton Weaponary 2 - 0 Mawr City
Druid Tribune 1 - 0 Cranbury United
Newton Vale 2 - 1 Les Schløñuski
Parkville 2 - 1 Flange Old Boys
Bragg Oracle 2 - 1 Cefn Albion
Kirkanden 2 - 0 Llllllllllcwllllllll Rovers
Dinamo Neodzki 3 - 0 Berkleytown Warriors
Coleford Town 4 - 0 West Cefn Rangers

Round Five
Bragg Oracle 1 - 2 Coleford Town
Dinamo Neodzki 0 - 1 Druid Tribune
Kirkanden 1 - 2 Ormillton Weaponary
Newton Vale 1 - 1 Parkville AET (FT 0-0) Parkville win 4-2 on penalties

Semi-finals
Coleford Town 3 - 2 Parkville
Druid Tribune 2 - 0 Ormillton Weaponary

DFA Cup Final 2016

Coleford Town 2 - 0 Druid Tribune

Roll of Honour

Season Champions Runners-up DFA Cup winners
#1 Parkville Kirkanden West Cefn Rangers
#2 Inter Dave Cefn Albion Parkville
#3 Bessburg Dinamo Neodzki Dinamo Neodzki
2011 Parkville Cranbury United Cranbury United
2012 Druid Tribune Graymouth Parkville
2013 Bessburg Cefn Alion Cranbury United
2014 Coleford Town Druid Tribune Bessburg
2015 Druid Tribune Cranbury United Parkville
2016 Druid Tribune Parkville Coleford Town

FOREIGNER REPORT

Bedistan - Vanessa Carpenter has improved Parkville even more this season, making them the best of the rest behind DT in the league, and making it to the DFA Cup semis for the second season in a row. Hopefully more of the same next year.

Cockbill Street - First it was on, then it was off, then it was on again, then off again... eventually, Marcus Tripton ended up at Cefn Bus Station, only to find it was too late. Still, helped them with a mini resurgence towards the middle-to-end of the season. Could find DL2 a bit too much of a drop in class.

Fmjphoenix - Another solid, if unspectacular, season for Bobby Bash for Llllllllllcwllllllll Rovers. His side made it to third in the DPL again, but they were not as close to DT as was hoped. Still, loking more like the international class player he is by the game.

Hockey Canada - Young Kyle Thomas arrived from North Pole United with great expectation, but parhaps he is still a little too young. Albion finished fifth, fifteen points off fourth, and Thomas was a bit suspect at times. But, hell, he's only a boy! Give him a chance!

Kingsford - Henry Tuck played in goal again for Zobordi Cefn TINH this sesason. Surprise surprise, the "Worst Club in Druida" got relegated to DL5.

Liamist States - Quasim Black impressed many with his performances between the sticks for Parkville this year. Indeed, if it wasn't for a bit of dodgy defending in front of him, he might have conceded less than the 21 goals he did. A vital part of their improvement.

Marligantis - After starting the sesaon at Plaskynaston Lane, Aar Lai'aano became fed up with his surroundings of lower quality players and Druidan weirdos. He moved on to Cruqws Cavaliers to play better football closer to his home in Marligantis, where they managed to finish in mid-table in DL2, after pushing for promotion for a while after Lai'aano's signiture.

Nedlia - Parkville improved again, with Mattan playing his part, starting to create a strike partnership with Adrian Belmore to rival the one at Druid Tribune. 17 goals this season.

Oaker - Raven Oaker has turned up at Dinamo Neodzki somehow, and has done... well, OK, actually. Expect more next year.

Proletarian Pandas - Calypso Martins found the pressure back on him, as his only other international team mate moved on. Despite Plaskynaston Lane only finishing mid-table in DL4, Martins is starting to see his team-mates play a little more now, which bodes well for the future.

Sarzonia - Darwin Russell was up to his usual standards this season, linking up with the front two well. He is now Parkville captain, and has used his leadership skills from international level well at Park Park.

Spruitland - Samson Trouwel helped Cranbury United to fourth place this year, a disappointing finish after pushing DT last season. As a result, Trouwel's play suffered a bit, and could be partly responsible for Spruitland's lack of goals in World Cup Qualifying.

Vtorbetin - Isreal Dooney came to Cefn Albion with expectations, but as yet, he hasn't really settled in to the Druidan style of play. And with a youngster in goal behind him, he has looked a bit nervous at times.

Hypocria

29-06-2005, 16:24

Half Time Report

The inaugural Hyper League season has reached the half way stage and it is the reigning national champions, Hypocrium City, who have overtaken Pylos Reavers to take a four point lead at the top of the table.

Hypocrium City had a tough month which included the Hypocrium derby and a home fixture against Pylos Reavers. They overcame both tests thanks to the good form of striker Andrei Shirko who scored the only goal of the game at FC Hypocrium and followed that up with the equaliser at home to the Reavers a week later. That takes his personal tally to 11 league goals for the season.

A couple of recent drawn games, most recently at bottom club Jydon Athletic, have seen Pylos Reavers slip behind their great rivals. Bettian international Judson York continues to impress and has scored 15 of the Reavers’ 30 league goals this season.

Another foreign import who has caught the eye of late is Druidan goalkeeper Trevor Stoley. He has been beaten just once in Partizan Drissa’s last four games.

Dynamo Rasium have found some form after an appalling start to the season, their home win over Tarsis Wonderers moved them five points above the drop zone.

It’s Jydon Athletic who prop up the rest of the table at the half way stage with just seven points from their first fifteen games.

Hyper League Table

P W D L F A Pts
Hypocrium City 15 12 2 1 34 9 38
Pylos Reavers 15 10 4 1 30 11 34
Partizan Drissa 15 10 2 3 25 13 32
Thraxus Rangers 15 9 3 3 19 10 30
FC Hypocrium 15 8 4 3 32 15 28
Astrakhan 15 6 4 5 20 17 22
DLO 15 5 6 4 23 18 21
Kester Town 15 5 5 5 20 20 20
FC Pydna 15 5 3 7 15 26 18
Dynamo Rasium 15 4 4 7 15 22 16
Tarsis Wonderers 15 4 3 8 19 25 15
Dornburg FC 15 3 5 7 23 19 14
AFC Pylos 15 3 3 9 13 25 12
Drissa United 15 1 8 6 20 24 11
Fulspar United 15 1 6 8 9 25 9
Jydon Athletic 15 1 4 10 14 42 7

The Hyper League has experienced its first managerial casualty as AFC Pylos sacked coach Tony Gough after a run of five straight defeats left Pylos’ second club just a single point above the drop zone.

Hockey Canada

29-06-2005, 16:52

Hockey Canada Beer League Season 2 closes
North Pole United miles ahead of everyone else

Beer League Season 2

Pl W D L For Ag GD Pts
North Pole United 30 27 3 0 84 16 68 84
Irkutsk Mountains 30 22 3 5 67 23 44 69
Yakutsk 30 20 3 7 49 28 21 63
Revuocnav FC 30 14 2 14 55 33 22 44
Waterloo FC 30 14 1 15 55 45 10 43
Vancouver 30 12 7 11 50 46 4 43
Cebeuq United 30 10 8 12 39 44 -5 38
Otnorot FC 30 9 9 12 32 49 -17 36
Federal District 30 1 3 26 14 74 -60 6

Well, the second season came to an end with only one thing on many fan's minds: North Pole United's slaughter of the Beer league. Paul Rowntree lead the Pole to their first win in their inaugrual season sending the fans in the tiny town of North Pole crazy to see their team hoist the cup. Irkutsk look like they're building a dynasty with their second finals appearance in 2 seasons. But keep in mind the league is still very young and will need to build.

North Pole united remained undefeated during the campaign, but with the team they had it was kind of hard not to go without a loss. Irkutsk were denied a second straight cup but a trade with Federal District will get the a 1st overall draft choice next season. Yakutsk finished well despite their second straight 3rd place. Revuocnav FC managed to hop into 4th switching places with Waterloo FC from last season. Vancouver had a mediocre season rebounding from an awful start. Cebeuq United will not be happy with their showing this year. Otnorot FC will just have to pray for a good draft pick when they get the 2nd overall choice. Federal District will need a prayer if they have any more 6 point seasons.

Federal District will be happy to know there is no second division for them to fall to... either that or they'd fall to the 3rd, 4th or 5th division.

Scoring Leaders:

Paul Rowntree 50
Yanic Perrault 48
Rahul Kulkarni 34
Mike Feznak 29
Garth Elgar 27

MVP Votes:

Paul Rowntree 109,471
Yanic Perrault 74,992
Rahul Kulkarni 63,046

Foreigner Report:

Druida: With Druida the only nation we swpa players with, Paul rowntree displayed class and great skill when he scored an unbelievable 50 goals this season. The 50th came against Yakutsk's John Mikhalov. Rowntree is expected to make the most of his time in Hockey Canada. Trevor Westener and Fred Garth made their impact for Irkutsk and Otnorot FC, especially Garth who finished 6th in scoring with 24 goals. Much is expected of them in years to come.

Squornshelous

29-06-2005, 22:17

[QUOTE=Squornshelous]SPL Transfer Update

A few sides came to press today with the news of completed transfers:

Damogran FK has succesfully negotiated with St. Stevens FC for Villarica's Aaron Myers, but Tonissian goalkeeper Diego Garra proved too costly, and Damogran was unable to meet his salary requests. Damogran has not said if they will pursue another goalkeeper, but it is a distinct possibility.

Football of Poghrill also added a new midfielder to their roster, with Hypocrian Bora Burdali from Pylos Reavers.

After some negotiation, KF Kakrafoon's brought in yet another foreign midfielder: Leroy Brown of Harlesburg Archers FC.

Bipedal Apes

30-06-2005, 15:08

RBA domestic footie update for Trans-border consumption

World Cup qualification matches continue, though domestic footie season draws to close. Final matches of regular season resulted in following table.

Premier League Table:
Side W D L GF GA GD P
FBM 5 5 0 14 8 6 15
CAFO 5 4 1 16 10 6 14
1033 4 4 2 12 8 4 12
CFWN 2 5 3 10 12 -2 9
FF 2 3 5 10 15 -5 7
TSC 1 1 8 5 14 -9 3

match 8
CFWN 2-2 FF
1033 2-1 CAFO
TSC 0-1 FBM

match 9
FBM 1-1 CAFO
CFWN 1-1 1033
TSC 0-2 FF

match 10
FBM 3-1 CFWN
TSC 1-2 CAFO
FF 0-3 1033

Thanks to 1033 victory over CAFO in 8th match, FBM regains top spot in table and league title for first season. Top goal-scorers for season as follows:

Bumdiddle (M, CAFO) 6
Angstohm (F, 1033) 5
Srunglooey (M, CAFO) 4
Gazeboo (F, FF) 4
Barsoom (F, CFWM) 4

Top keeper Spotrockle of 1033, allowing 8 goals in 10 matches. Worst keeper Hobartleby of FF, allowing 15 goals in 10 matches.

Krytenia

01-07-2005, 01:52

OVERLEAGUE TRANSFER BLOCK - POTENTIAL TRANSFERS

AFC Avidia
Will be looking for some talent between the sticks, David Fernandez making few friends in a god-awful season.
IN?: Simon Briers (SPR) - from Sporting Mayo
OUT?: David Fernandez - possible swap deal for Briers
OUT?: Ieuan Morland - to Ousevale

Aigburth Athletic
Will be looking to strengthen the squad with some up-and-comers.
IN?: Ike Broflovski (HCA) - free agent
IN?: Tim Andrews - from Bromham City
IN?: Latif Hunter (BET) - from Sukatra Tigers
OUT?: Richard Dawe - to Avidia City
OUT?: Steve Korben - to Bromham City

Avidia City
A new manager, and what could be a big shake-up in every department. Scratch that. WILL be.
IN?: Lisa Banks (ECH) - from ECTHFA
IN?: Balt Luyckx (SPR) - from Thiel Utd
IN?: Mike Cole (SRZ) - from Bristol Braves
IN?: Hip Replac (OGL) - from Megalopolis City
IN?: Richard Dawe - from Aigburth
IN?: Clarke Ashfield - from New Westleigh
OUT?: Stick a pin in the roster...

Bromham City
Will be looking for consistency in Season Two. Expect very little to change.
IN?: Steve Korben - from Aigburth
OUT?: Tim Andrews - to Aigburth

Casuals New Osteria
Three players have been released by the champions. But one of the KLF's richest clubs will be looking for some record breaking...
IN?: Horace Sandt (SRZ) - from Woodstock Wild
IN?: Stuart Persson - from New Westleigh
IN?: David Raven (AUD) - from Ridern
OUT?: Max Sigersted - to Davisham
OUT!: Eno Smith, Norman Oundle, Samantha O'Brien - all released to free

Davisham Town
A poor season for Davisham, compounded by the retirement of national team veteran Eddie Moliano at the age of 38.
IN?: Abrams Shalom (JER) - from JFA
IN?: Max Sigersted - from Casuals
OUT!: Eddie Moliano - retired to coaching staff

Everton City Reds
So near, yet so far for Reds. They'll be looking to tweak the squad with a few interesting buys...
IN?: Chris Adcook (CST) - from Vimesbairn Utd
IN?: Michalis Mitrofanis (STB) - from Hecia
OUT?: Victor Nicolaychuk - to Neathill
OUT?: Terry Ossipov - to Linford

Kallia United
A surprise high position for the Chequers has meant a bit of cash going spare. Expect this to be spent on a midfielder to replace Hypocria-bound Nick Caraiani
IN?: Trefor Talbot (DRU) - from Parkville
OUT?: Nick Caraiani - to Pylos Reavers (HYP)

Linford United
A quiet season, and chances are a quiet transfer season for the Woodmen.
IN?: Terry Ossipov - from ECR

Mercia Bromham
Mainly looking for consolidation, unlikely to be a job lot of transfers.
IN?: Michael Powell (HYP) - from Partizan Drissa
OUT?: James Ivanov - to New Westleigh

Neathill Town
Worst of the Mercian sides...this time. Squad would suggest better with some tweaking.
IN?: Victor Nicolaychuk - from ECR
IN?: Simon Ziov - from Ousevale
OUT?: Evan Baxter - to New Westleigh

New Westleigh
Several potential changes as Colin Ulvæus' side attempts to regain some dignity in Season Two.
IN?: James Ivanov - from Mercia
IN?: Marko Antropov (SQU) - from FK Striterax
IN?: Evan Baxter - from Neathill
OUT?: Stuart Persson - to Casuals
OUT?: Clarke Ashfield - to Avidia City

Notegia Rangers
With big-bucks Ousevale allegedly sewing up a CK9m deal for James Barcali, the Rangers will be searching for a new keeper. Caprine goalie Xiaopeng could fit the bill if signed.
IN?: Zhang Xiaopeng (CAP) - from La Amistad
OUT?: James Barcali - to Ousevale

Ousevale Borough
Cup-holders Boro are looking to add some decent players around Ricky Mallon - and with the board supplying a fair glut of cash, they aren't afraid to use it.
IN?: Ieuan Morland - from AFC Avidia
IN?: James Barcali - from Notegia
IN?: Peter Bayerenov (TDJ) - from Regar-TadAZ Tursunzade
OUT?: Simon Ziov - to Neathill
OUT?: John Poborsky - to Mission (CHC)

FC Patriots Everton
Not much change here, Ari Smith keeping faith in the squad.
IN?: Jonathan McKinnon (BET) - from Ceffinton Town
OUT?: Dan Almada - to Stanton

Stanton Town
Looking for that extra push to keep themselves in with the leaders, whether they can do this though is questionable.
IN?: Dan Almada - from Patriots

Krytenia

01-07-2005, 14:55

OVERLEAGUE TRANSFER TRAIL - LATEST TRANSFERS

***NB: International Transfers will take place as of the end of WCQs.***

Aigburth Athletic
Young striker Tim Andrews has joined the club from Bromham, however the big news is the four million Credits offered to Sukatra for Bettian wunderkind Latif Hunter.
IN: Tim Andrews - from Bromham City (CK1m)
OUT: Richard Dawe - to Avidia City (CK0.8m)

Avidia City
Seletarakeledira Hanselijimijile (or simply "Seletao" as he is becoming known) has begun his restructuring of the City squad - surprisingly with a striker. Former Nova Mercia forward Richard Dawe joins for CK800,000.
IN: Richard Dawe - from Aigburth (CK0.8m)

Bromham City
No signings made as yet, but Tim andrews is Aigburth-bound. Reports are that Steve Korben could go the other way before the close season is out.
OUT: Tim Andrews - to Aigburth (CK1m)

Casuals New Osteria
No record-breaking...yet. But the biggest domestic transfer of the silly season, as Krytenian captain Stuart Persson joins from strugglers New Westleigh
IN: Stuart Persson - from New Westleigh (CK8m)

Everton City Reds
The Reds promised big names, and big names they produced. Starblaydi striker Michalis Mitrofanis has joined the club on a three-season deal from Hecia. Meanwhile, squadsman Terry Ossipov has been allowed to go to Linford United for a bargain half million.
IN: Michalis Mitrofanis (STB) - from Hecia (CK10m)
OUT: Terry Ossipov - to Linford (CK0.5m)

Kallia United
Sixth-placed finishers last season, KLF Golden Ball Nick Caraiani is off to Pylos, however the Chequers are yet to name a replacement. Rumours extend as far as Druida and Chicanada as to who may replace him.
OUT: Nick Caraiani - to Pylos Reavers (HYP) (CK5m)

Linford United
Linford aren't the richest of teams, but even they could comfortably afford the CK500,000 fee for Ossipov, who they hope will add some bite to the defence.
IN: Terry Ossipov - from ECR (CK0.5m)

Mercia Bromham
Another club, another international signing. Midfielder and Hypocrian international Michael Powell joins from Partizan Drissa.
IN: Michael Powell (HYP) - from Partizan Drissa (CK3.5m)

Neathill Town
The Hillies grab Simon Ziov, reported to be unhappy at being second banana to Ricky Mallon at Ousevale. A Neathill spokesman called the CK3.75m fee "very reasonable for a player of Ziov's calibre."
IN: Simon Ziov - from Ousevale (CK3.75m)

New Westleigh
No new players, but a big addition to the club coffers. Wests were resigned to losing Persson, but we're sure two or three players could end up being snapped up with eight million in the bank.
OUT: Stuart Persson - to Casuals (CK8m)

Notegia Rangers
Rangers have lost the big one - the Barcali move being finalised - but could there be a Caprine keeper heading to the city of Tyfield?
OUT: James Barcali - to Ousevale (CK9m)

Ousevale Borough
Twenty-one million Credits spent in 72 hours. First, James Barcali makes his expected CK9m move, then the surprise signing of Tadjik international Peter Bayerenov from Regar-TadAZ for a further twelve million. Apparently, Boro are still looking for more... watch this space.
IN: James Barcali - from Notegia (CK9m)
IN: Peter Bayerenov (TDJ) - from Regar-TadAZ Tursunzade (CK12m)
OUT: Simon Ziov - to Neathill (CK3.75m)

FC Patriots Everton
Smith has deemed Dan Almada surplus to requirements - he's off to Stanton.
OUT: Dan Almada - to Stanton (CK 1.3m)

Stanton Town
Almada joins, but no leavers, which will please the fans.
IN: Dan Almada - from Patriots (CK1.3m)

Spruitland

02-07-2005, 01:26

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Mid-season 4 update

First Division

Pl W D L For Ag GD Pts
Lepus FC 17 12 5 0 34 13 21 41
FC Albertine 17 11 5 1 31 11 20 38
Rudderwick Rovers 17 12 0 5 34 15 19 36
Fonstown Rovers 17 9 4 4 24 19 5 31
Sporting Mayo 17 9 3 5 36 23 13 30
Thiel United 17 7 5 5 22 14 8 26
Noordlo Rovers 17 6 7 4 24 24 0 25
New Frigobox FC 17 6 4 7 27 25 2 22
RSC Joyce 17 7 1 9 23 27 -4 22
FC Patatt 17 5 6 6 26 28 -2 21
Viss Athletic 17 6 3 8 18 24 -6 21
New Brux FC 17 5 4 8 20 24 -4 19
Crill United 17 5 4 8 25 33 -8 19
RFC Godiva 17 4 6 7 20 21 -1 18
Sativa Stoners 17 5 3 9 25 34 -9 18
FC Tigue 17 4 2 11 19 34 -15 14
Jonesville City 17 3 4 10 20 33 -13 13
Veger United 17 3 2 12 17 43 -26 11

Defending champions and current Spruit Cup holders FC Albertine are huge favorites this season, and they have not missed their start, though it looks to be a much closer battle than last season.

The main competition was expected to come from Thiel United and Sporting Mayo, but it’s not turning out that way. Thiel has been unable to find consistency so far, while Mayo got off to an even worse start than last season, dangling near the relegation zone after a handful of games. They have gotten their act together since then, though, and an impressive run has put them back near the top, but the early gap with the leaders will not be easy to overcome.

The slightly surprising leaders are Paulo Bachchan’s Lepus FC. The Starblaydi ex-convict took Lepus to a solid 5th place finish last season, and they are impressing so far, going undefeated in the first season half. FC Albertine is staying close on their tail though, only three points behind so far.

The two other teams in the top four are bigger surprises. Fonstown Rovers, in fourth, is doing surprisingly well, considering they sold two of their most prominent players in the off-season. Spruitland international attacking mid Waldo Gelmer left for Starblaydia to play for relegation battlers Phraen Palace, and young semi-Rejistani Taki Sala joined Lepus FC.

The biggest surprise is the team in third place though, bravely trying to stay within sight of the top two. Newly promoted Rudderwick Rovers, last season’s Second Division champions, have spent some money to avoid immediate relegation, and they are succeeding quite well in their objective so far.

Their two most noteworthy purchases came from Jonesville City: international substitute Fisk Zachariah on midfield, and young Under-21 striker Harry Ooyevaar. Jonesville is feeling the effect of the transfers, and it looks like they’re facing a season of relegation battling, with Veger United and FC Tigue as their main competitors.

Sporting Mayo’s (and Hypocria Hyppos’) Danny West is staking a clear claim for the topscorers trophy this season, leading the pack with 16 goals so far, though Harry Ooyevaar is playing the best season of his young career for Rudderwick and following closely. Dirk Jools is off to a much slower start than last season, but still scoring regularly. He’ll have to find an extra gear if he wants to close the five goal gap with West though.

Goalscorers:

Danny West (Hyp.) Sporting Mayo 16
Harry Ooyevaar Rudderwick Rovers 15
Dirk Jools FC Albertine 11
Jonas Horst Noordlo Rovers 11
Taki Sala (Rej.) Lepus FC 9
Trevor Cwddor (Dru.) FC Patatt 9

The Second Division is – as it was last season – a lot tighter at the top. Spruit Cup finalists Boontown Athletic managed to take a three point lead over the rest of the pack, but with 17 matchdays to go, that’s far from conclusive. FC Bazaar and Valhove FC, relegated from the First Division at the end of last season, are staying close to the top in their attempts to re-promote immediately.

Second Division

Pl W D L For Ag GD Pts
Boontown Athletic 17 9 5 3 25 14 11 32
Somnia City 17 8 5 4 34 23 11 29
FC Bazaar 17 8 5 4 30 20 10 29
Vlaai FC 17 7 7 3 36 21 15 28
Optgemak FC 17 7 6 4 26 22 4 27
Valhove FC 17 7 5 5 30 26 4 26
…

Oliverry

02-07-2005, 07:31

Oliverrian Soccer League final standings

Premiere Division
Pts W D L GF:GA GD
1. West Rubbermade 21 6 3 3 12:8 4
2. Oliver city 20 5 5 2 10:9 1
3. Perpignant 19 5 4 3 12:10 2
4. Limognon 14 3 5 4 13:12 1
5. Ennemy City East 13 3 4 5 14:17 -3
6. Love City 13 3 4 5 11:14 -3
7. East Rubbermade 11 2 5 5 10:12 -2

This was a pretty tight championship. West Rubbermade are still champions, but by only 1 point against Oliver city, who were the firsts until the last game. Perpignant is just behind, with 19 points. Limognon, Ennemy City East and Love city were fighting until the last game to know who would go stay in the big division and, badly, Love City is relegated. For East Rubbermade, it wasn't a surprise. It proved that both parts of the same city can't be a part of this division.

Deuxieme Division
Pts W D L GF:GA GD
1. Marshalliston 24 7 3 2 15:11 4
2. Joyville 22 6 4 2 16:7 9
3. Laval's City 22 7 1 4 20:12 8
4. Wilsonton 14 3 5 4 12:16 -4
5. Trastragnant 13 3 4 5 14:14 0
6. Ennemy City West 13 3 4 5 8:16 -8
7. St. Laurier 6 1 3 8 7:16 -9

In Very offensive deuxieme division, Marshalliston and Joyville are promoted to the big division. But, for Joyville, this was a hardly fought battle as Laval's city and Joyville are equal. As for Wilsonton, they had to fight with Tastragnant and Ennemy city West to stay in Deuxieme Division. Ennemy City West, which was in Premiere Division last year, will have to go through the qualifications next year, as Tastragnant and St. Laurier will have to do. The 3 teams that will take their place are Respublik FC, Turtle Marsh FC and Foulish FC.

Coupe Oliverrienne

Nothing was played: There was still some relegated teams in the Coupe Oliverrienne like Respublik FC and East Rubbermade. This last team made a surprise by going in Final, which it after won! Incredible: East Rubbermade was the Champion of Oliverry and won the right to stay in Premiere Division. Enemy City East was relegated. Incredible! Here are the final results of the Cup:

Semifinals:
Perpignant 1 East Rubbermade 2
Laval's City 1 Respublik FC 0

Final:
East Rubbermade 2 Laval's City 2 AET: 3:2

Krytenia

02-07-2005, 13:34

OVERLEAGUE TRANSFER TRAIL - LATEST TRANSFERS

***NB: International Transfers will take place as of the end of WCQs.***

AFC Avidia
AFC make their first move of the transfer season, procuring Spruit 'keeper Simon Briers - the unhappy David Fernandez going the other way as part of the deal. The Sky Blues will, however, be more worried about the loss of Ieuan Morland.
IN: Simon Briers (SPR) - from Sporting Mayo (CK2m+p/x)
OUT: David Fernandez - to Sporting Mayo (p/x)
OUT: Ieuan Morland - to Ousevale (CK5m)

Avidia City
The Seletao Revolution continues apace, with three new signings, including two new goalkeepers - Hip Replac and Clarke Ashfield.
IN: Balt Luycks (SPR) - from Thiel United (CK1.75m)
IN: Hip Replac (OGL) - from Megalopolis City (CK3m)
IN: Clarke Ashfield - from New Westleigh (CK1.5m)

Davisham Town
Still yet to actually spend any money, however Jeruselem international Abrams Shalom has joined the club.
IN: Abrams Shalom - free agent

Everton City Reds
Another minor name leaves Oxley Park. Victor Nicolaychuk - "VicNic" to his fans - leaves for pastures new.
OUT: Victor Nicolaychuk - to Neathill (CK0.9m)

Neathill Town
The Q-Soft Stadium is rapidly becoming the Second Chance Saloon. After signing Ziov, VicNic joins from the Reds for CK900,000.
IN: Victor Nicolaychuk - from ECR (CK0.9m)
OUT: Evan Baxter - to New Westleigh (CK1.1m)

New Westleigh
Still quite quiet on the new signings front, however promising striker Evan Baxter does join the squad from Neathill.
IN: Evan Baxter - from Neathill (CK1.1m)
OUT: Clarke Ashfield - to Avidia C (CK1.5m)

Ousevale Borough
As the world turns, so does the revolving door at Denbigh Park. John Poborsky leaves for the wide open spaces of Chicanada, though Boro do get a player in return. Meanwhile, Ieuan Morland joins from AFC.
IN: Ieuan Morland - from AFC Avidia (CK5m)
IN: Jude Westington (CHC) - from Mission Patriots (p/x)
OUT: John Poborsky - to Mission Patriots (CHC) (CK3.75m+p/x)

Bedistan

05-07-2005, 02:54

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BPL 2077
(the condensed version)

In the 2077 season of the Bedistan Premier League, Bedistan's forty-first season of professional domestic football, there were several key components that fans would be watching all season. Of the three promoted teams, Tallahassee and particularly Sokojiwa City were considered the ones with the most promise in the Premier League, the latter having pulled off the enormous task of winning the Bedistani Cup while in the BFL First Division. Also on everyone's mind: would Forest Hill manage to stay up again? Would Bucks Lake finally break into the top half of the league? Would the league still be dominated by the Big Three - Rolestu, Alexandria, and Floral - and if so, would it finally be Floral coming out on top?

The halfway point of the season seemed to bring bad news for most of these hopes, but not all. Rolestu held a commanding seven-point lead at the top, but it was Dionte City in second place, very closely followed by a resurgent South Coast United. Floral held back in fourth place followed by Esto, and the 'pines found themselves in sixth at the close of the spring semester. Status quo remained for Bucks Lake, coming in at thirteenth at mid-season, while Forest Hill were doing surprisingly well in fourteenth. Sokojiwa City were only just out of the relegation zone, in seventeenth place one point ahead of Jamaica, and the Tallahassee Blues were unfortunately dead last. What virtually nobody expected, though, was the outstanding success of the Justus Loons, the other promotees who were most expected to go straight back down. At the mid-season break, they instead found themselves at a dizzying height in seventh place!

Pos Team P W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Rolestu FC 19 13 3 3 41 19 22 42
2 Dionte City 19 10 5 4 29 15 14 35
3 South Coast United 19 10 5 4 30 20 10 35
4 Floral FC 19 10 4 5 31 22 9 34
5 Esto Wanderers 19 10 3 6 32 23 9 33
6 Alexandria Porcupines 19 8 6 5 31 23 8 30
7 Justus Loons 19 7 8 4 27 21 6 29
8 Dennis Bears 19 8 5 6 26 27 -1 29
9 San Diego Iguanas 19 7 7 5 30 22 8 28
10 Charleston FC 19 8 4 7 21 26 -5 28
11 Dawson Springs FC 19 7 4 8 25 26 -1 25
12 Carter FC 19 6 6 7 21 21 0 24
13 Bucks Lake Athletic 19 5 8 6 26 26 0 23
14 Forest Hill FC 19 5 6 8 20 27 -7 21
15 San Solari FC 19 5 6 8 23 37 -14 21
16 Navarre Town 19 5 4 10 27 36 -9 19
17 Sokojiwa City FC 19 4 6 9 21 23 -2 18
18 Jamaica Giants 19 4 5 10 24 35 -11 17
19 High Mountain Buffalo 19 4 2 13 15 32 -17 14
20 Tallahassee Blues 19 1 9 9 17 36 -19 12

By the end of week 35, only three clubs remained in the championship race, and their identities were no surprise. Rolestu had a six-point lead over Floral, who were in turn a point ahead of Alexandria. Justus had maintained their great run, now in eleventh place, but Bucks Lake, Sokojiwa City, and Tallahassee continued to suffer in 15th, 17th, and 18th respectively. Forest Hill had officially avoided the drop again, sitting in sixteenth place eleven points ahead of the Blues, and one more win for Jiwa would ensure that they stayed up as well. Neither race, at the top or the bottom, seemed to carry quite the amount of drama as they had the last few seasons. Matchday 36 officially solved everything. Rolestu smacked relegated Jamaica down four-nil while Floral and Alexandria each got one-one draws, securing for Rolestu FC their third BPL title in four seasons. Also, Sokojiwa City got the win they needed over Dawson Springs to maintain a seven-point lead over Tallahassee with two games left, condemning the latter back to the First Division. Floral and Alexandria switched places in week 37 and then again in the final week, finishing second and third respectively. Sokojiwa City were a fair distance from getting relegated, but most supporters were hoping for something slightly better than the 15th-place finish they got. Bucks Lake regressed a bit from last season to end up 13th, but with a significantly better defensive record, possibly attributable to Fritz Wigmeister having truly settled in after Bucks Lake outright purchased the rights to him after the two-year loan from New Brux FC. Justus completed the season 12-14-12 with 45 scored and 45 conceded to create a very balanced-looking position in the final table and an extremely happy fanbase after finishing eleventh immediately after being promoted.

Pos Team P W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Rolestu FC 38 24 6 8 68 34 34 78
2 Floral FC 38 20 10 8 64 41 23 70
3 Alexandria Porcupines 38 19 11 8 57 38 19 68
4 Dionte City 38 20 7 11 53 34 19 67
5 Esto Wanderers 38 19 5 14 67 49 18 62
6 San Diego Iguanas 38 16 11 11 61 46 15 59
7 Carter FC 38 15 12 11 53 45 8 57
8 Dennis Bears 38 15 12 11 47 50 -3 57
9 Charleston FC 38 15 8 15 43 52 -9 53
10 South Coast United 38 13 13 12 50 46 4 52
11 Justus Loons 38 12 14 12 45 45 0 50
12 Navarre Town 38 12 11 15 55 58 -3 47
13 Bucks Lake Athletic 38 10 16 12 45 48 -3 46
14 San Solari FC 38 11 13 14 41 59 -18 46
15 Sokojiwa City FC 38 11 11 16 46 48 -2 44
16 Forest Hill FC 38 12 8 18 45 57 -12 44
17 Dawson Springs FC 38 11 10 17 43 55 -12 43
18 Tallahassee Blues 38 6 16 16 36 57 -21 34
19 Jamaica Giants 38 7 8 23 44 71 -27 29
20 High Mountain Buffalo 38 7 8 23 34 64 -30 29

BFL 2077
Final standings

Is it possible? Is the reign of Yuba United over? The most decorated club in Bedistani history failed for the second time to regain promotion to the Premier League, falling from fourth place last season to sixth this time around. Jervis FC win the First Division and will head up to the BPL next season; likewise, Washington and Griffin return after being relegated last year.

First Division

Pos Team P W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Jervis FC 38 23 6 9 66 42 24 75
2 Washington Tigers 38 21 8 9 68 43 25 71
3 Griffin Zebras 38 20 9 9 74 47 27 69
4 Jackson FC 38 19 10 9 60 41 19 67
5 RKA Warriors 38 16 12 10 64 45 19 60
6 Yuba United 38 16 11 11 61 47 14 59
7 New Haverford Albion 38 16 10 12 53 42 11 58
8 Ari FC 38 15 10 13 43 44 -1 55
9 Midway Wolves 38 15 10 13 43 45 -2 55
10 Eastfield Rogues 38 14 9 15 55 58 -3 51
11 RC Los Triesto 38 15 6 17 50 57 -7 51
12 Afton FC 38 14 8 16 45 50 -5 50
13 Graceville Salamanders 38 14 6 18 61 58 3 48
14 Brooklyn FC 38 13 8 17 44 55 -11 47
15 Dresford Coast 38 13 6 19 52 61 -9 45
16 Sonoma City Volcanoes 38 12 8 18 44 57 -13 44
17 Santa Monica FC 38 10 9 19 34 51 -17 39
18 Sonovago City FC 38 11 6 21 46 70 -24 39
19 Paradise Town 38 11 5 22 43 65 -22 38
20 Spring House FC 38 8 11 19 42 70 -28 35

Second Division

Pos Team P W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Leeco Rangers 38 19 10 9 62 37 25 67
2 Eagle's Rest United 38 18 13 7 57 38 19 67
3 AC Crotts 38 19 9 10 63 43 20 66
4 Khikhi United 38 18 12 8 61 44 17 66
5 Uk-Tow Ri United 38 16 13 9 57 34 23 61
6 Westport Town 38 16 13 9 58 38 20 61
7 Chelmsford Forest 38 18 6 14 55 44 11 60
8 Pine Village FC 38 15 11 12 54 49 5 56
9 Cornish FC 38 17 4 17 55 57 -2 55
10 Amissville Antagonists 38 13 14 11 57 55 2 53
11 Columbia Sharks 38 14 10 14 55 50 5 52
12 FC Glückstadt 38 12 15 11 38 37 1 51
13 Canton United 38 12 14 12 49 51 -2 50
14 Brookdale Rovers 38 12 9 17 51 67 -16 45
15 Black Oasis Athletic 38 10 14 14 39 43 -4 44
16 Cdredika City 38 12 7 19 36 56 -20 43
17 Hyatt Gorge FC 38 8 13 17 44 63 -19 37
18 Delano FC 38 7 16 15 43 62 -19 37
19 Port Lusambo FC 38 8 10 20 30 56 -26 34
20 Mifflinburg FC 38 4 11 23 33 73 -40 23

Third Division

Pos Team P W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Uniondale FC 38 24 7 7 64 33 31 79
2 Chickamauga United 38 23 8 7 57 28 29 77
3 Hundon FC 38 20 8 10 61 35 26 68
4 Hampton Paladins 38 19 10 9 62 42 20 67
5 Hillcrest United 38 17 9 12 55 43 12 60
6 Eagle Lake Athletic 38 16 9 13 55 58 -3 57
7 Independence FC 38 17 5 16 43 49 -6 56
8 AFC Beaagkh 38 15 10 13 42 38 4 55
9 Detmold Town 38 14 10 14 53 49 4 52
10 St. Lawrence FC 38 13 13 12 55 52 3 52
11 New Town Red Devils 38 15 7 16 48 52 -4 52
12 Aeon United 38 14 9 15 54 56 -2 51
13 La Porte Rangers 38 15 5 18 51 56 -5 50
14 Fyres Point Wanderers 38 13 9 16 41 49 -8 48
15 SK Fjordalen 38 12 11 15 52 54 -2 47
16 Ilium Dragons 38 13 7 18 47 55 -8 46
17 Wallops United 38 10 10 18 39 53 -14 40
18 Hendersonburg Stars 38 10 9 19 39 59 -20 39
19 Chilson United 38 7 10 21 38 61 -23 31
20 Beloit FC 38 5 10 23 34 68 -34 25

Fourth Division

Pos Team P W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Bloom City FC 38 25 6 7 66 37 29 81
2 Albany FC 38 19 11 8 51 27 24 68
3 Reston FC 38 19 8 11 57 40 17 65
4 Cisna-Ri Athletic 38 21 2 15 55 46 9 65
5 Sayle United 38 17 10 11 43 37 6 61
6 Williamston FC 38 16 10 12 46 45 1 58
7 Columbus FC 38 15 12 11 45 42 3 57
8 Albany United 38 16 7 15 57 51 6 55
9 Port Lusambo Athletic 38 14 11 13 43 45 -2 53
10 Linsuk City FC 38 15 6 17 50 54 -4 51
11 Buffalo Town 38 13 11 14 49 41 8 50
12 Viborg FC 38 12 13 13 48 51 -3 49
13 Corling-Su FC 38 14 7 17 48 56 -8 49
14 Jennerstown FC 38 11 14 13 41 38 3 47
15 Gyeongsan FC 38 13 5 20 43 56 -13 44
16 Alétike Ústin 38 10 12 16 47 57 -10 42
17 Jeonju United 38 12 6 20 47 59 -12 42
18 AFC IJsselmeer 38 12 5 21 47 60 -13 41
19 FC Livinable 38 11 7 20 40 67 -27 40
20 Lafe FC 38 9 9 20 37 51 -14 36

Conference North

Pos Team P W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Uäneres Ataï 26 14 6 6 46 26 20 48
2 Aspanes Kalsam 26 12 10 4 37 28 9 46
3 Skelrod Unidire 26 12 7 7 39 36 3 43
4 Nalimaria Albion 26 12 5 9 38 32 6 41
5 KQ Qas 26 11 4 11 36 31 5 37
6 Fort Worth Patriots 26 10 7 9 37 36 1 37
7 KQ Im 26 10 7 9 29 28 1 37
8 SV Kleinestadt 26 9 7 10 29 30 -1 34
9 Normaton City 26 10 4 12 31 33 -2 34
10 Lames Etúskaït 26 9 4 13 24 31 -7 31
11 KQI Pologak 26 8 7 11 24 33 -9 31
12 Three Points Highland 26 6 10 10 31 35 -4 28
13 Qidade Itekton 26 7 7 12 23 33 -10 28
14 Garorsi Unidire 26 7 5 14 21 33 -12 26

Conference South

Pos Team P W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Springfield FC 26 15 5 6 44 25 19 50
2 Badonga FC 26 12 9 5 39 32 7 45
3 Senators AC 26 13 5 8 43 31 12 44
4 Wisconsin Swamp AFC 26 12 8 6 37 32 5 44
5 Grant City Lions 26 11 7 8 35 26 9 40
6 Brugese City 26 10 8 8 37 28 9 38
7 Monkton FC 26 9 7 10 25 30 -5 34
8 Cereston Rovers 26 8 8 10 32 35 -3 32
9 Kilkenney Greens 26 8 7 11 33 41 -8 31
10 Van Diemen FC 26 8 6 12 36 41 -5 30
11 Flanders FC 26 7 8 11 33 37 -4 29
12 Concrete Jungle FC 26 8 5 13 33 43 -10 29
13 FC Metrewalk 26 7 5 14 33 45 -12 26
14 Yojimbo United 26 6 8 12 26 40 -14 26

Promotion Playoff
Aspanes Kalsam 0-1 Badonga FC
Badonga FC 1-1 Aspanes Kalsam
Aspanes Kalsam 1-2 Badonga FC aggregate

Badonga FC promoted to BFL Fourth Division
AFC IJsselmeer and Lafe FC relegated to Conference South
FC Livinable relegated to Conference North

coming later...
Bedistani Cup
Promotees to the Conferences
BPL/BFL Foreigner Report

Krytenia

05-07-2005, 23:48

OVERLEAGUE TRANSFER TRAIL - LATEST TRANSFERS

***NB: International Transfers will now take place.***

Aigburth Athletic
Steve Korben does escape to Bromham after all. Meanwhile, the Hunter deal has hit a few snags...
OUT: Steve Korben - to Bromham (CK0.6m)

Avidia City
Another new signing - Sarzonia's Mike Cole joins from Bristol Braves. Meanwhile, three players have been released and were last seen on their way to the Liamist States.
IN: Mike Cole (SRZ) - from Bristol Braves (CK4.25m)
OUT: Andrew Durand - released
OUT: John Sosa - released
OUT: Adam Grange - released

Bromham City
Korben replaces Andrews in a quiet off-season.
IN: Steve Korben - from Aigburth (CK0.6m)

Casuals New Osteria
Persson's arrival means Max Sigersted is surplus to requirements - he's off to Davisham.
OUT: Max Sigersted - to Davisham (CK0.5m)

Davisham Town
Players on the cheap! Just half a million on Sigersted, but it's more for the squad...
IN: Max Sigersted - from Casuals (CK0.5m)

Mercia Bromham
A one million Credit deal sees James Ivanov off to New Westleigh.
OUT: James Ivanov - to New Westleigh (CK1m)

New Westleigh
Joining Baxter in the squad next season will be James Ivanov, signed from Mercia.
IN: James Ivanov - from Mercia FC (CK1m)

Patriots Everton
Another signing for Pats as Bettian International Jonathan McKinnon joins the club.
IN: Jonathan McKinnon - from Ceffinton Town (CK4.5m)

Hypocria

06-07-2005, 11:52

Reavers Do The Double

Despite trailing Hypocrium City at the halfway stage and losing international midfielder Bora Burdali to Football Poghrill in Squornshelous, Pylos Reavers fought back and went into the final day fixtures with a two point lead over their rivals from the capital.

All they needed to secure the first Hyper League title was to equal Hypocrium City’s result. And they did just that with a narrow 1 – 0 win away to relegated Dornburg FC. Once again Judson York was the hero, scoring the only goal of the game. The result made Hypocrium City’s 3 – 1 home win over Thraxus Rangers largely irrelevant.

Hyper League - Final Standings

P W D L F A Pts
Pylos Reavers 30 24 5 1 62 18 77 (C)
Hypocrium City 30 24 3 3 70 19 75
Partizan Drissa 30 18 6 6 47 27 60
FC Hypocrium 30 16 7 7 57 32 55
Thraxus Rangers 30 15 7 8 37 26 52
DLO 30 12 11 7 40 29 47
Kester Town 30 13 6 11 40 39 45
Astrakahn 30 12 6 12 40 39 42
Tarsis Wonderers 30 9 6 15 33 43 33
Dynamo Rasium 30 8 6 16 28 42 30
FC Pydna 30 7 8 15 27 44 29
Drissa United 30 5 12 13 37 42 27
AFC Pylos 30 7 6 17 24 46 27
Jydon Athletic 30 5 8 17 31 69 23 (R)
Dornburg FC 30 4 9 17 28 56 21 (R)
Fulspar United 30 4 8 18 26 56 20 (R)

“To lift the first Hyper League trophy is a great feeling”, Reavers’ coach Alex Santoro said. “It puts us in the history books.

It has been a great domestic season for the Reavers who also lifted the President’s Cup after a 3 – 1 win in the final, once again it was Hypocrium City who finished as runners up.

President’s Cup Final

Pylos Reavers 3 – 1 Hypocrium City

How costly that early season defeat in Fulspar proved to be for Hypocrium City although it was the defeat in Pylos that caused the change at the top of the table. “They were better then us it’s that simple”, City coach Zvonimir Roeder admitted. “We played them three times and didn’t beat them once.”

Partizan Drissa finished comfortably in third but fell a long way short of the top two. Although Partizan can boast about being the only side to go to Hypocrium City and take all three points after their 1 – 0 win on matchday 26.

At the bottom of the table both Jydon Athletic and Fulspar United sacked their coaches in the run up to the season’s finale but it made no difference as they both finished in the bottom three. Dornburg FC’s slump came at just the wrong time and defeats to relegation rivals AFC Pylos and Drissa United left the promoted side firmly in the drop zone and contemplating an immediate return to H-2.

Top Scorers

1 - Andrei Shirko (Hypocrium City) 31
2 - Judson York (Pylos Reavers) 30
3 - Alex Liberda (Partizan Drissa) 21

Manager of the Season

1 - Alex Santoro (Pylos Reavers)
Lead his side to the league and cup double.

2 - Zvonimir Roeder (Hypocrium City)
Lost out to Pylos Reavers in both domestic competitions but the side from the capital still had a good season.

3 - George Burns (Kester Town)
Lead newly promoted Kester Town to a 7th place finish despite having one of the smallest budgets in the league and being pre-season relegation favourites.

Player of the Year

1 - Ricardo Kindelan (Pylos Reavers)
The goalkeeper once again proved he is the best in the country. Came to the Reavers’ rescue on more than one occasion and conceded just 18 league goals all season.

2 - Andrei Shirko (Hypocrium City)
His 31 goals won him the golden boot, Hypocrium City’s only prize this year.

3 - Ashley Marshall (Partizan Drissa)
Whether playing up front or on the wings the Partizan attacker looked a threat all season. Scored 12 goals and set up many more.

Foreign Player of the Year

Judson York (Pylos Reavers)
Tormented defences the length and breadth of the country. Hit 30 goals as he spearheaded Pylos Reavers’ title charge.

Foreigner Report

Bettia

Fans of Pylos Reavers wore green and yellow for their final home game in honour of their Bettian imports who have done so well in their first season. Judson York took most of the plaudits and has become a firm fan favourite. Maelog Mumtazi’s impact may have been quieter but was no less important as he slotted effortlessly in to a back four that boasted the league’s best defensive record.

Druida

Trevor Stoley had a solid season in goal for Partizan Drissa after his move from Parkville. Helped his club to 3rd place in the league.

Spruitland

Gary Mariano’s trickery on the wing was a major factor in little Kester Town’s excellent season and has helped the Spruitland Under-21 international catch the eye of a number of Hypocria’s bigger clubs.

Vtorbetin

Francesco Kmatz started the season in fine form with 5 goals in the opening 6 games. He added a further 10 as the season progressed.

Transfer News

The season may have just finished but already the first transfer deals are underway.

Champions Pylos Reavers have confirmed the signing of midfielder Nick Caraiani from Kallia United in Krytenia as a replacement for Bora Burdali.

Partizan Drissa are on the lookout for a new midfielder as Hypocrian International Michael Powell has made the move to Krytenia, joining Mercia Bromham.

Despite steering AFC Pylos away from relegation last season caretaker boss Gregory Vidal is not expected to be given the job on a fulltime basis. National team assistant coach Matthias DiMarco is favourite for the post.

Spruitland

06-07-2005, 15:57

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Lepus edges out Albertine!

Season 4 Final Standings:

Pl W D L For Ag GD Pts
Lepus FC 34 21 10 3 70 37 33 73
FC Albertine 34 21 9 4 61 25 36 72
Sporting Mayo 34 20 5 9 68 39 29 65
Thiel United 34 17 9 8 49 29 20 60
Fonstown Rovers 34 17 8 9 54 41 13 59
Rudderwick Rovers 34 16 7 11 56 38 18 55
New Frigobox FC 34 13 10 11 59 51 8 49
FC Patatt 34 10 12 12 48 59 -11 42
RSC Joyce 34 12 5 17 38 53 -15 41
Viss Athletic 34 11 8 15 42 58 -16 41
Noordlo Rovers 34 10 11 13 49 58 -9 41
RFC Godiva 34 9 13 12 45 46 -1 40
New Brux FC 34 11 6 17 45 54 -9 39
Crill United 34 10 7 17 47 66 -19 37
Sativa Stoners 34 9 10 15 45 55 -10 37
Veger United 34 9 8 17 42 60 -18 35
FC Tigue 34 8 7 19 38 56 -18 31 R
Jonesville City 34 6 7 21 33 64 -31 25 R

For the first time in its – granted, brief – history, the First Division championship was not decided until the final matchday. In a close battle between two teams that stayed in each other’s close proximity for the entire season, Lepus FC won it by a point over defending champions and favorites FC Albertine, but it could have gone either way.

Lepus was not expected to put up this strong a fight. The team ended in last place in Season 2, only avoiding relegation because there was no relegation back then. But with Starblaydi ex-international and ex-convict Paulo Bachchan at the helm, Lepus revived in Season 3. While mainly known for a very physical playing style, taking a record amount of yellow and red cards as a team – undoubtedly under the new coach’s influence – they somehow battled their way upto fifth place.

Nobody thought they could do even better this season though, but with young Taki Sala as the newly acquired finisher they had an extra ace in the deck. Lepus had a splendid season start, and was undefeated at the top of the table halfway into the season, with only FC Albertine able to stay close. Yet, there were doubts they’d be able to hang on until the end.

When Lepus started the second season half with a loss and two draws and Albertine jumped right by them to take a four point lead, everyone thought it was all over, but that’s the widest the gap would get. Bachchan’s boys stayed on their feet until the final round, looking for a chance to deal the decisive blow, though it didn’t seem to be going their way.

Lepus had gotten alongside FC Albertine – coached by another Starblaydi, Fabricio de Souza Lima - four matchdays before the end, and it became a thriller from then on, with every point a crucial one, and every point lost likely to be decisive. Neither team budged and with one match to go, Albertine had the clear advantage on goal difference.

When Lepus didn’t get past the Sativa Stoners in their last match, only getting away with a point, the title was clearly in FC Albertine’s reach. All they had to do was take it. For that, they had to survive against a tough Thiel United though, and that turned out to be a problem. A draw would have been enough, but in one of the most exciting games in First Division history, Thiel won it 3 to 1, thereby making Lepus FC the surprising – but deserved – champions.

Ironically, Lepus coach Paulo Bachchan had to celebrate his team’s victory in the Sativa prison. After Lepus’ 2-2 against Sativa on Saturday night, Bachchan had taken out his frustration on the referee, putting the man in the hospital with a broken jaw and earning himself another aggravated assault charge. He was still awaiting the parole hearing when Albertine lost on Sunday afternoon, but that didn’t put a damper on his joy.

“All team go visit coach in jail,” Lepus forward Taki Sala said. “Lots and lots of drunk and fun! We sing Jailhouse Rock all night!”

Sporting Mayo and Thiel United both had a solid second season half, but the early gap with the two leaders turned out to be too great to overcome, as expected, so they had to settle for third and fourth place respectively. Despite selling a few prominent players – Taki Sala for instance – Fonstown Rovers had a good season, earning them a nice fifth place finish.

The two First Division newcomers were pleasant surprises as well. Last season’s Second Division champions Rudderwick Rovers were unable to maintain their early momentum, but still managed to hold on to sixth place, while FC Patatt settled in firmly in the middle of the pack.

RFC Godiva, Sativa Stoners and New Brux FC stayed below expectations, though in the last two’s cases that seems to become a habit. Sativa and New Brux were two of the four original teams in the First Division, but this seniority does not seem to account for much, as neither of them have been near the top of the table in the last two seasons.

Sativa finished dangerously close to the relegation positions, in fact, but sponsors Spruit Inc are rumored to drastically increase the team’s funding to give them a better fighting chance next season.

Veger United did not have the best season either, the only positive feat being that they managed to avoid relegation. FC Tigue and Jonesville City drop down to the Second Division for at least a season.

Hypocria international Danny West kept scoring regularly for Sporting Mayo in the second season half – he had to though, because surprise cllinical finisher Harry Ooyevaar stayed close on his tail in the race for the Top Goalscorer Award. West won it in the end by two goals difference, with a nice total of 27 – just one short of Dirk Jools’ season record.

Jools did not have the best season, slowing down even more in the second season half. His total of 17 goals is far from a terrible result, but clearly below expectations for Spruitland’s surperstar.

Goalscorers

Danny West (Hyp.) Sporting Mayo 27
Harry Ooyevaar Rudderwick Rovers 25
Taki Sala (Rej.) Lepus FC 21
Dirk Jools FC Albertine 17
Jonas Horst Noordlo Rovers 16
Danilo Moors Crill United 15
Juri Kocarov Lepus FC 15
Gerco Schoofs Crill United 14
Gil Zanen Fonstown Rovers 14
Trevor Cwddor (Dru.) FC Patatt 14
Glenn Orshaegen Viss Athletic 14

Awards:

Top goalscorer: Danny West (Hyp.) Sporting Mayo 27 goals
Man of the Season: Danny West (Hyp.) Sporting Mayo
Goalie of the Season: Johan Verbeek FC Albertine
Defender of the Season: Zwi Kibby Lepus FC
Midfielder of the Season: Freddy De Beer FC Albertine
Forward of the Season: Danny West (Hyp.) Sporting Mayo
Manager of the Season: Fabricio de Souza Lima FC Albertine

All-Star Team of the Season:

GK Johan Verbeek FC Albertine
DR Rigoberto (Stbl.) Thiel United
DL Zwi Kibby Lepus FC
DC Nico Van Dyck Thiel United
DC Jakke Budts FC Albertine
MR Carlo Nicols Noordlo Rovers
ML Balt Luyckx Thiel United
MC Leopold Cocq Lepus FC
MC Eduard Haacht FC Albertine
FC Taki Sala (Rej.) Lepus FC
FC Danny West (Hyp) Sporting Mayo

Subs:
GK Simon Briers Sporting Mayo
D Mike Petterson (LE) Lepus FC
M Malovar Stokks (Vil.) Sporting Mayo
F Dirk Jools FC Albertine

Second Division

Pl W D L For Ag GD Pts
FC Bazaar 34 20 7 7 63 36 27 67 P
Boontown Athletic 34 19 7 8 52 30 22 64
Valhove FC 34 17 9 8 53 39 14 60
Somnia City 34 13 11 10 60 46 14 50 P
Vlaai FC 34 13 11 10 63 51 12 50
Atlétique Corset 34 13 11 10 52 47 5 50
Fonstown City 34 14 7 13 54 65 -11 49
Optgemak FC 34 12 12 10 46 41 5 48
Sporting Antgooi 34 12 9 13 50 53 -3 45
Cramelle FC 34 12 8 14 63 60 3 44
FC Kapoot 34 12 8 14 55 60 -5 44
SC Stoutwick 34 10 13 11 50 46 4 43
Thumpston FC 34 12 6 16 56 54 2 42
RFC Fadingo 34 12 6 16 55 63 -8 42
Cumber City 34 12 5 17 49 62 -13 41
Kleinbeke Kickers 34 10 10 14 34 56 -22 40 R
Koolkass City 34 9 10 15 40 50 -10 37 R
Stinx United 34 6 6 22 36 72 -36 24 R

Last season’s Spruit Cup finalists Boontown Athletic were determined to achieve promotion this season, but they just came up short, finishing three points behind FC Bazaar, who took the top spot to return to the First Division immediately.

Boontown faced promotion play-offs, as did Valhove FC – relegated from the top division last season – but both teams saw that second promotion spot snatched from under their noses by a pesky Somnia City team. Somnia had not been particularly impressive during the regular season, but strong play-off matches saw them overcome the favorites. It’ll have to remain to be seen whether they can cut it in the First Division next season.

At the bottom, Stinx United was certain to drop down to the regional divisions well before the end of the season. Koolkass City managed to keep hope alive a little longer, but didn’t make it in the end, while Kleinbeke Kickers were unlucky on the final matchday, sending them back down after only one season in the Second Division.

The other two Second Division newcomers settled in reasonably well, FC Kapoot finishing mid-table, and Atlétique Corset even came very close to obtaining a play-off spot, denied by goal difference.

Spruit Cup

FC Albertine may have missed a golden opportunity when they failed to take the championship title, but the season was not a total loss as they managed to win the Spruit Cup for the second year in a row. There, too, it had been a close call though.

It could have ended in the Quarter Finals for Albertine, when a surprisingly strong Crill United defeated them 1-3 in their own stadium, but the defending champions set things straight in the second leg, winning 0-4 in Crill.

SC Stoutwick was the only Second Division team still remaining in the Quarters, and they pushed on to the Semi finals by edging out Fonstown Rovers.

Rudderwick Rovers had very little trouble dealing with Jonesville City, and Sporting Mayo had even less trouble with Thiel United. What was supposed to be a tight match-up ended in humiliation for Thiel, as Mayo trounced them with an 8-1 aggregate.

But Mayo did not have the luck of the draw, and in a Semi Final that could well have been the Final, they just came up short against FC Albertine. Rudderwick easily disposed of Stoutwick to give them a shot at winning the Cup.

It was only a long shot though, and in another somewhat anti-climactic Final, the Rovers did not manage to keep it together. Two red cards early in the second half sealed their fate, and FC Albertine was remorseless, winning the Spruit Cup Final 5-0, with a hattrick from Dirk Jools.

Foreigners Report

Bedistan:
Bedistani ex-international Kyle Dean did not end up retiring from playing football. Dean did not find suitable reinforcement for RSC Joyce’s attack line in the off-season, so he regularly put himself in the line-up again. He rarely played the full ninety minutes though, and often didn’t come onto the field until the second half, but still managed to score a respectable 10 goals, most of which were decisive. He led RSC Joyce to a respectable 9th place finish, re-establishing the team as a mid-table contender. Dean announced that he is determined to find an extra striker or two in the off-season, and plans not to return to the field.

Druida:
Druidan defender Trevor Fic played another fine season for Viss Athletic, but is said to be unhappy with his current team. For the second season in a row, Viss managed to do considerably better than their goal of avoiding relegation, finishing in a solid mid-table spot, well clear of the bottom two. Fic is rumored to be in talks with Veger United.

Veteran Druidan striker Trevor Cwddor promoted to the First Division with FC Patatt, and was one of the strongholders in the team, playing a big part in their successful debut. Cwddor scored a nice 14 goals, putting him in joint eigth place in the topscorers list.

Hypocria:
Hypocrian international striker Danny West had a spectacular season. West won pretty much every individual award there was to win, topping the goalscorers list, and winning both the Man of the Season and the Forward of the Season awards. His accomplishments are only slightly marred by Sporting Mayo’s inability to take a prize. West stated he is willing to remain at Mayo for one more season, but if they fail to take the championship title or Spruit Cup yet again, he may start looking for another team, possibly abroad.

Liverpool England:
LivEng goalkeeper Albert Leibowitz had a rather rough season for Veger United. Veger conceded 60 goals and only barely escaped relegation, though this was hardly all Leibowitz’ fault. Veger is desperately looking for reinforcements in the defense to make Albert’s job easier next season.

Defender Mike Petterson played another impressive season for Lepus FC. His solid performance in the center of the defense helped Lepus maintain the consistency that eventually won them the title, and earned him a place in the All-Star Team of the Season for the second time. Despite rumors before the start of the season that he was looking for another team because of differences with coach Paulo Bachchan, Petterson remained at Lepus and is now reported to be happy with the situation.

Rejistania:
Young Spruitlander/Rejistani Taki Sala made the right choice when he moved from Fonstown Rovers to Lepus FC in the off-season. Sala seemed to fit in perfectly in the team, and may well have been the deciding factor that propelled Lepus from last season’s fifth place to this season’s championship title. He scored 21 goals and was named in the All-Star Team of the Season.

Starblaydia:
Fabricio de Souza Lima is undoubtedly slightly peeved about just missing out on getting the double two years in a row, but his season with FC Albertine can hardly be called a failure. Despite the unfortunate last match defeat that cost them the title, de Souza Lima did manage to lead his team to a second Spruit Cup win in two Cups. He was awarded the Manager of the Season award as well, also for the second season in a row.

Paulo Bachchan is released on bail and awaiting his trial after another attack on a referee in Lepus’ final match, but winning the First Division title must significantly ease that pain. Both the championship title as the aggravated assault only increased Bachchan’s hero-status in the Lepus area, though the latter may have cost him the Manager of the Season award – completely unjustified, Lepus supporters say.

Thiel United’s Rigoberto was expected to spend a fair amount of time on the bench, but the veteran right back kept pulling off one strong performance after another, despite a notable lack of pace and stamina. His solid and consistent season earned him the Defender of the Year award, and Thiel have asked him to postpone his retirement for another season. Rigoberto refused, however, preferring to end his playing career in dignity, and he is now on the lookout for a coaching/managing position. Several Spruitland teams are rumored to be interested, but Rigoberto has not yet made a decision, stating he may possibly be interested in a return to Starblaydia if an interesting managing offer comes his way.

17 year old DLC Oswald Perheira was relegation battler Veger United’s starting left back for most of the season, though this is just as much a sign of Veger’s defender shortage as of Perheira’s class. While the talent is clearly there, Perheira could benefit from some maturity and consistency. On a good day, young Oswald had a big impact on the team – unfortunately, he had just as many bad days as good days. Much is expected of him for the future though.

Vilita:
Central midfielder Malovar Stokks had a much better season than he did last year. Sporting Mayo’s captain mainly impressed in his defensive duties on midfield, while he still managed to score 7 goals this season – a personal record since he joined the team. Stokks was named in the All-Star Team of the Season, and stated he is far from considering retirement.

Transfer News

Two transfers have been confirmed so far, but they are significant ones, continuing the trend of Spruitland’s top internationals seeking foreign experiences. Krytenian clubs came shopping in the First Division, and they may just have gotten away with a few bargains.

Thiel United and Spruitland Wabbits left winger Balt Luyckx moves to Avidia City for US$ 2.1mil. Thiel are now desperately looking for a replacement, and on top of their list is ex-under-21 star Lee Beck, set to return to Sativa from his loan to Nedalia’s Brickell United. Sativa may not want to sell, though.

Even more shocking is the transfer of national goalkeeper Simon Briers. Briers moves to the same city as Luyckx, but not the same team, joining AFC Avidia in a US$ 3mil deal with a part exchange clause. Krytenian goalkeeper David Fernandez moves to Spruitland, but Sporting Mayo supporters are skeptical, and Fernandez will have to prove his worth.

Bipedal Apes

06-07-2005, 16:18

Foreign Ministry of RBA newswire release for trans-border consumption

1033 management undecided:

With World Cup qualifiers finally complete and new season of domestic footie approaching, time has come for Local 1033 Banana Pickers’ Union to make decision re: renewal of Ms. Throckspartle, whose poor head continues hurting. Both 1033 in last premiere league season and Two-Footers in World Cup quallies started poor and finished strong. Throckspartle’s perseverance in face of pain makes her national hero in eyes of many, though unionists notorious for refusing to be swayed by popular opinion. Announcement should be forthcoming in next few days.

Relegation/Promotion/Expansion:

With steady growth in RBA population and economy, RBACFA decided during off-season to increase number of sides in premiere league from six to eight. The good news for Throck Sisters’ Clothiers is thus, no relegation! All sides to stay in PL, with last season Second League top finishers Banana Motors and Veldt Strip-Mining Consolidated, LLP moving up. Second League will expand to eight sides as well, though four new sides not yet announced. With four different semi-organized leagues in nation, plenty of teams clamoring to get into semiprofessional ranks.

Finally, expansion in number of sides will mean expansion in schedule as well. With all sides continuing to face one another home and away, Premiere schedule will include fourteen matches. Plans are reportedly in works for intra-league matches beginning next year.

Krytenia

08-07-2005, 00:39

OVERLEAGUE TRANSFER TRAIL - FINAL TRANSFERS

Aigburth Athletic
More squad bolstering for the "A"s as they finally pick up Latif Hunter.
IN: Ike Broflovski - free agent
IN: Latif Hunter (BET) - from Sukatra Tigers (CK4m)

Casuals New Osteria
A big signing at the last minute - an impressive eight million spent on Audioslavian defender David Raven.
IN: David Raven (AUD) - from Ridern (CK8m)

Everton City Reds
Chris Adcook comes to Oxley Park for two million, plus a couple of players.
IN: Chris Adcook (CST) - from Vimesbairn United (CK2m+p/x)
OUT: Jonathan McCartney - to Vimesbairn United (p/x)
OUT: Phil Navlek - to Vimesbairn United (p/x)

Notegia Rangers
After much horse-trading (or possibly goat-trading), Zhang Xiaopeng finally joins from Caprine side La Amistad to replace Barcali.
IN: Zhang Xiaopeng (CAP) - from La Amistad (undisclosed)

Bettia

08-07-2005, 16:22

Apex League 2: The Revenge
Now with Four Divisions... and a Cup!

After the thrilling climax to the last season's Apex League, Bettian fans have been waiting on tenterhooks for the league campaign to begin again. We have already seen a number of Bettian stars strutting their stuff in other countries, and sees this season an influx of foreign talent into the Bettian leagues.

So who are the runners and riders vying to be this year's Apex League champions?

Akani Sands
Last Season: League Champions
The Storm are on a high after winning their championship on the last day of the season and have strengthened their midfield with three foreign signings: Nedalian international midfielder Trent Hardman, young Nedalian prospect Sammy Ewene, and the formidible Tiburon Smertin from the Liamist States. This very strong squad are looking to retain their title, and there's no reason to believe that they couldn't.
IN:
Sammy Ewene from Edensanne (Nedalia)
Trent Hardman from Riviera (Nedalia)
Tiburon Smertin from Hilles (Liamist States)
OUT:
Chris Harrow to Hilles (Limaist States)
Justin Lewis to Rhyngwladol Gabalfa
Joseph Oppie to Tamrida

Butetown Dragons
Last Season: 9th
The Dragons are known for being a perennial mid-table outfit, and they desperately want to shake this image off. Their most notable activity has been the capture of nedalian Under-21 interantional keeper Hard Dans, with veteran goalie Ali Asad moving to 1st Division newcomers CPDP. Their forward line is bolstered by Varun Nasri from the Liamist States, with striker Jamal Michaels electing to move to 2nd Division challengers Fiilghud Town.
IN:
Hard Dans from Strupanne (Nedalia)
Varun Nasri from Australiavlle (Liamist States)
OUT:
Ali Asad to CPDP
Jamal Michaels to Fiilghud Town

Ceffinton Town
Last Season: 5th
The Wolves were something of a surprise package last season finishing an unexpected fifth, and they have left nothing to chance as they look to repeat that. Liamist States international striker has arrived at Parc Banastra in exchange for youngster Gwarthen Rydderch, who has been doing the business for his new club Marseille. Young international defender John McKinnon has left the club for Krytenia's Patriots Everton FC, but the blow has been softened by the arrival of Chicanadan prospect Ha'ji Diouf.
IN:
Brennan Alasanne from Marseille (Liamist States)
Ha'ji Diouf from FC Lyn (Chicanada)
OUT:
John McKinnon to Patriots Everton (Krytenia)
Gwarthen Rhydderch to Marseille (Limaist States)

CPDP (Clwb Pel-Droêd Porthbalfa)
Last Season: 2nd Division Winners
CPDP are on something of a roll having achieved two straight promotions. Knowing that a stern task lies ahead of them, they have brought in experienced goalkeeper Ali Asad from Butetown, and young striker Oliver Stankovic from Old Liamopolis in exchange for Ieaun Howarth.
IN:
Oliver Stankovic from Old Liamopolis (Liamist States)
Ali Asad from Butetown Dragons
OUT:
Ieuan Howerth to Old Liamopolis (Liamist States)

Downton
Last Season: 6th
Downton shocked the whole of Bettian football by not finishing mid-table last season, thanks to the strike partnership of Joseph Ackermann and Bobby Rosenstiehl. Under-21 defender Eric Teague has left to join Liamistan, and the back four has been significantly strenghtened by Chicanadan international Evon Klerington and Liamist States international Michael Knight.
IN:
Michael Knight from Liamistan (Liamist States)
Evon Klerington from Ashley (Chicanada)
OUT:
Eric Teague to Liamistan (Liamist States)
Wayne Batt to Fiilghud Town

Emcorn
Last Season: 7th
The Gordonsbank Road outfit had a relatively good season, and have chosen to keep their existing squad largely intact. The only new face is highly-rated left-winger Shakil 'Isam who joins the club from Tamrida. Robert Cleaton makes way, joining his home-town club Upper Sweeney in the 3rd Division.
IN:
Shakil 'Isam from Tamrida
OUT:
Robert Cleaton to Upper Sweeney

Gabalfa City
Last Season: 4th
Like their city rivals, the Titans haven't been as active in the transfer market as some of the other top teams, preferring instead to retain most of the squad with a couple of strategic newcomers. One player looking to make a impact is Vtorbetin's goalkeeping colossus Von Bietsch, who stand just a couple of inches shy of 7 foot. City are also looking to exciting Nedalian talent Bader Tayarra to fire in the goals and raise themselves out of Rovers' shadow.
IN:
Bader Tayarra from Andestranne (Nedalia)
Von Bietsch from FPLO (Vtorbetin)
OUT:
Brian Horfield to Rhyngwladol Gabalfa

Gabalfa Rovers
Last Season: League Runners-Up
Rovers were stung by their last-day defeat which saw them lose their league title, but have largely kept faith in their impressive squad packed with internationals. The only departure has seen Bettian legend Stuart Abdul-Rahim retire from playing (although he remains at the club as assistant coach). The club have found a more-than-able replacement in Chicanadan international striker Jesse Suda.
IN:
Jesse Suda from Arsenal (Chicanada)
OUT:
Stuart Abdul-Rahim - retired

Grappenhall
Last Season: 10th
The Warriors had a season to forget which saw them battling against relegation for the most part. They have taken steps to try and make themselves more of an attacking force this time around, bringing in higly-rated Chicanadan youngster Alex McLisha from Cana West FC and Tawfiq Al-Shahaf from Sukatra.
IN:
Tawfiq Al-Sahaf from Sukatra Tigers
Alex McLisha from Cana West (Chicanada)
OUT:
Joel Barnwood to Lorshill United
Karim Tuffley to FOYNLS

Lorshill City
Last Season: 15th
City's young squad struggled to adapt to life in the top flight but to their credit they have managed to hang onto most of their players, the exception being Maelog Mumtazi who is now playing for Pylos Reavers in Hypocria. Mumtazi's spot in the back four is filled by Clayton Howes from Kirkwood Town.
IN:
Clayton Howes from Kirkwood Town
OUT:
Maelog Mumtazi to Pylos Reavers (Hypocria)

Lorshill United
Last Season: 8th
One of the sleeping giants of the Apex League with the largest following outside Gabalfa. Having disappointed in recent years, the club has rung the changes by bringing in a trio of experienced Liamists, Severo Filippini, Courteny Dieuze and former international Hugh Killick. The midfield is further strengthened by the arrived of Joel Barnwood from Grappenhall. Chris Walworth has left to join Canterbury in the Liamist States.
IN:
Severo Filippini from Canterbury (Limaist States)
Courteny Dieuze from Canterbury (Limaist States)
Hugh Killick from Centrale (Liamist States)
Joel Barnwood from Grappenhall
OUT:
Chris Walworth to Canterbury (Liamist States)
Terry Anton to Rhyngwladol Gabalfa
Stuart Thompson to Racing Club Gabalfa

Maindy
Last Season: 11th
For other teams the pre-season period is all about who has left which club. For Maindy it has been about who HASN'T left, for they have spent the best part of this time battling to hang on to talented young striker Laurie LeClerc. Thankfully for them, they suceeded. The only new face to join the Bombers is former Liamist States international defender (and thug) Son Defino.
IN:
Son Defino from York (Limaist States)
OUT:
Barry Sheldon to Ryoga Bay

Old Maxwellians
Last Season: 16th
Old Maxwellians stayed in the top flight by the skin of their teeth, and will be hard pushed to do any better this year. Their defence has been strengthened somewhat by signing Wayne Batt from Downton, though whether this will be enough to avoid another season of struggle remains to be seen.
IN:
Wayne Batt from Downton
OUT:
Ben Sheen to Mihangel's Old Boys

Rhyngwladol Gabalfa
Last Season: 2nd Division Runners-Up
Having missed out on promotion two years ago by a single point, Rhyngwladol Gabalfa finally get the chance to mix it up with their more illustrious neighbours. Top flight experience is provided by Brian Horfield up front, with Terry Anton and Justin Lewis in midfield.
IN:
Brian Horfield from Gabalfa City
Terry Anton from Lorshill United
Justin Lewis from Akani Sands

Roath Albion
Last Season: 13th
Albion were mediorce at best last season, and their total inactivity on the transfer market probably won't help their prospects. However, the players have spent the pre-season period partaking in some intensive training at the local army barracks so fitness shouldn't be a problem.

Sukatra Tigers
Last Season: 3rd
The Tigers have gone from strength to strength over the last few season, a fact underlined by their excellent third place finish. Their midfield has been bolstered by the arrival of Hypocrian playmaker Marcus Baxter. They will however miss teen sensation Latif Hunter, who joins Krytenian outfit Aigburth Athletic in a deal which see former Nova Mercian international Morgan Bartrum move the other way.
IN:
Marcus Baxter from Pylos Reavers (Hypocria)
Morgan Batrum from Aigburth Athletic (Krytenia)
OUT:
Tawfiq Al-Sahaf to Grappenhall
Latif Hunter to Aigburth Athletic (Krytenia)

Tamrida
Last Season: 12th
The Stars struggled for form last season, and have taken positive steps to ensure they perform better this time round. They have captured the signatures of under-21 winger Cledwyn Foyle from relegated AFC Rendrew, and midfield lynchpin Joseph Oppie from champions Akani Sands.
IN:
Cledwyn Foyle from AFC Rendrew
Joseph Oppie from Akani Sands
OUT:
Shakil 'Isam to Emcorn
Alex Treharne to Racing Club Gabalfa

Whitchurch
Last Season: 14th
The Lions has a turbulent season to say the least, and their cause hasn't been helped by Bettian international star Chris Hutton leaving to join Vilita's Marine Coast United. However, the blow should be softened somewhat by the beating various other clubs to sought-after striker Rafi Whitwell from Llanedalia. Some valuable expeience is brought to the midfield with the signing of Orrin Savo from the Liamist States.
IN:
Rafi Whitwell from Llanedalia
Orrin Savo from East Trenport (Liamist States)
OUT:
Chris Hutton to Marine Coast United (Vilita)
Ghalib Abdul-Nur to Arorair

Well that covers the First Division, but what about the other three? The teams, listed in alphabetical order are...

Division Two
Arorair
Banastra Forest
Dynamo Dini
Fiilghud Town
FOYNLS
Girimukti Subarnas
Kirkwood Town
Llanedalia
Lorshill Engineers
Lower Sweeney
Mihangel's Old Boys
Pen-y-Bydd
Persi Fera
Racing Club Gabalfa
AFC Rendrew
Rumnasih Rangers
Treebrook Wanderers
Upper Sweeney

Division Three
Alfalfa Kickers
Betws-y-Triw
Budiwati City
Chinterford Town
Deudregg Dderw
Fforest Hen
Gabalfa Saint Norbert
Gorseborough Town
Grappenhall University
Hyppo Fernley
Llanbedistan
Mare's Tail Village
Pontybalfa United
Ryoga Bay
Sonastra FC
Southward Ho!
UCG
Upper Sweeney

Division Four
Al-Sheemal Tamrida
Ceffinton United
Cockbill Green
Drutton United
Gabalfa Steelworks
Gilang Chandra
Hurnford Harriers
Huwbridge Town
Lara Kencana
Lovage Town
Marjaham Town
Pen-yr-Heol
Porthbalfa Navy
Sageham
Shabilah
Spiddaford Town
Thymeford
Tinting Warren

This season also sees the return of the FAB Cup, which wasn't contested last year for some reason or another. This competition is open to all league teams and the four non-league teams who successfully made their way through the qualifying rounds.

The first two rounds are contested between Third and Fourth Division teams plus the following four non-league teams:

Whitchurch South End
Lorshill Victoria
Huwbridge Colliery
BAF Chinterford

The Third Round sees the Second Division teams wade into the action, before the First Division big boys make their prescence felt in the Fourth Round. All the teams are battling their way to Bettia's national stadium, the Stadiwm Bettia, for the honour of winning the new trophy made from top quality Nedalian Hing.

Game on!

Bedistan

09-07-2005, 06:31

Bedistani Cup 2077

For Seasons 2077 and beyond, the Bedistani Cup has decided to invite 128 non-league teams to compete along with those in the BFL and BPL, bringing the grand total to 256, resulting in the addition of one round to the previous format (eight rounds total). Space prevents us from reviewing the entirety of the Cup here, but here are some highlights:

2076 and 2077 Bedistan Premier League champions Rolestu FC found this Cup a hard pill to swallow after being knocked out in the second round due in part to an unlucky draw. Fellow Premier League side Esto Wanderers managed to hold Rolestu to a 1-1 scoreline in ninety minutes, but RFC utterly collapsed in extra time, giving up three goals in half an hour to crash out with a 4-1 loss to Esto. Esto themselves would ultimately reach the fifth round of the Cup.

Sokojiwa City FC, last year's Cup winners, found themselves unable to repeat the performance after a 2-0 loss in the fourth round. Somehow fittingly, it took one of the "Big Three" to topple them - the Alexandria Porcupines.

Floral FC, another of the so-called "Big Three", saw a fairly early exit after drawing South Coast United in the third round. SCU had to carry it all the way to penalty kicks after a scoreless draw in regulation become a one-all tie AET, but they got the job done, three goals to two. South Coast would end up progressing all the way to the quarterfinals, or the sixth round of the competition.

Four non-league clubs were able to beat the odds and progress to the third round before being dumped out:
Amissville Antagonists 4-2 D'ok'chon Raptors AET (2-2 FT)
Gaech'on Kings 0-4 Dionte City
Guri FC 0-2 Sonovago City FC
Tallahassee Blues 3-0 Eagleswood Forest
As a result, these four clubs will gain promotion into the league system for Season 2078. Eagleswood Forest and Guri FC will play in the Conference North, while D'ok'chon Raptors and Gaech'on Kings will play in the Conference South.

Finally, the Alexandria Porcupines notched their first ever Bedistani Cup trophy, solidifying their position as one of Bedistan's new "Big Three". Their opponents were fairly unlikely, though not nearly as much as last year - Forest Hill FC, fighting so far successfully against relegation from the BPL for three years, somehow made their way to the final only to have their dreams ended with a 2-0 loss to the 'pines.

The full set of results from the final five rounds of competition:

Fourth Round
Sokojiwa City FC 0-2 Alexandria Porcupines
Hundon FC 0-1 Esto Wanderers
Dennis Bears 5-0 AFC IJsselmeer
Griffin Zebras 0-4 Charleston FC
Amissville Antagonists 0-2 Jamaica Giants
Paradise Town 0-3 High Mountain Buffalo
Dresford Coast 3-1 Santa Monica FC
Jackson FC 5-3 Jervis FC APK (2-2 FT, 2-2 AET)
Bucks Lake Athletic 3-5 Dionte City
Khikhi United 4-5 AC Crotts APK (2-2 FT, 2-2 AET)
Sonovago City FC 3-4 New Haverford Albion APK (1-1 FT, 1-1 AET)
Chelmsford Forest 1-2 Midway Wolves
San Solari FC 1-2 Bloom City FC
Forest Hill FC 3-0 Afton FC
Tallahassee Blues 4-1 Ari FC
Uk-Tow Ri United 1-3 South Coast United

Fifth Round
Alexandria Porcupines 4-3 Esto Wanderers APK (0-0 FT, 0-0 AET)
Dennis Bears 1-2 Charleston FC
Jamaica Giants 2-0 High Mountain Buffalo
Dresford Coast 1-3 Jackson FC
Dionte City 5-1 AC Crotts
New Haverford Albion 2-1 Midway Wolves
Bloom City FC 0-5 Forest Hill FC
Tallahassee Blues 0-1 South Coast United AET (0-0 FT)

Quarterfinals
Alexandria Porcupines 3-1 Charleston FC APK (1-1 FT, 1-1 AET)
Jamaica Giants 1-0 Jackson FC AET (0-0 FT)
Dionte City 2-1 New Haverford Albion
Forest Hill FC 1-0 South Coast United

Semifinals
Alexandria Porcupines 3-1 Jamaica Giants
Dionte City 2-3 Forest Hill FC APK (2-2 FT, 2-2 AET)

Final
Alexandria Porcupines 2-0 Forest Hill FC

Krytenia

10-07-2005, 23:09

thsd:NEWS

It's Ouseva e!

UNDEFEATED. That's what the buzzword is about the Borough, as Ousevale take the title without losing a game. As the title was secured on Week 28 with victory over Mercia Bromham, Adam Vernazza and his men were overjoyed after adding the title to last year's Cup victory.

"We Don't Need To Buy The Title"

Stanton coach Max Sciandri was defiant after Stanton's title bid was denied at the last hurdle. Sciandri said:
"Look at Casuals, Ousevale, Patriots. They spend all this money to try and win trophies. Then there's us. We spend nothing, and we push them all the way. We don't need to buy the title. We'll win it next year on the cheap!"

Six Ways To Heaven

Seletao's Avidia City were the surprise outfit of Season Two. Under new management, and with a bucket of new players, City improved massively on the paltry six points of last season and finished in the top half.

Final Season 2 Table
1. OUSEVALE BOROUGH 30 20 10 0 59 17 +42 70
2. STANTON TOWN 30 17 10 3 44 20 +24 61
3. CASUALS NEW OSTERIA 30 17 8 5 50 19 +31 59
4. MERCIA BROMHAM 30 14 9 7 50 30 +20 51
5. PATRIOTS EVERTON 30 13 10 7 39 29 +10 49
6. EVERTON CITY REDS 30 12 8 10 43 35 +8 44
7. AVIDIA CITY 30 12 8 10 38 35 +3 44
8. NOTEGIA RANGERS 30 12 4 14 39 41 -2 40
9. NEW WESTLEIGH 30 11 8 11 37 45 -8 41
10. LINFORD UNITED 30 9 10 11 35 42 -7 37
11. KALLIA UNITED 30 9 8 13 31 39 -8 35
12. AIGBURTH ATHLETIC 30 7 9 14 41 53 -12 30
13. NEATHILL TOWN 30 5 8 17 33 46 -13 23
14. BROMHAM CITY 30 7 2 21 29 65 -36 23
15. AFC AVIDIA 30 8 7 15 34 49 –15 31
16. DAVISHAM TOWN 30 5 5 20 33 70 –37 20

TOP SCORERS
Peter Bayerenov (OB) 19
Michalis Mitrofanis (ECR) 18
Latif Hunter (AA) 17
Damien Cesar (CNO) 17
Evan Baxter (NW) 15

PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Stuart Persson (CNO)

OVERSEAS PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Peter Bayerenov (OB)

YOUNG PLAYER OF THE YEAR
David Yuba (MB)

MANAGER OF THE YEAR
Seletao (AC)

GOALKEEPER OF THE YEAR
Nicky Butakin (LU)

DEFENDER OF THE YEAR
Gavin Westerveld (OB)

MIDFIELDER OF THE YEAR
Stuart Persson (CNO)

FORWARD OF THE YEAR
Peter Bayerenov (OB)

KFA Cup

One legged ties in this years KFA Cup in a change to last season's format.

ROUND ONE
New Westleigh 3-0 Linford United
Notegia Rangers 0-3 Mercia Bromham
Bromham City 2-0 Neathill Town
Aigburth Athletic 2-1 Stanton Town (AET, FT 1-1)
AFC Avidia 1-6 Patriots Everton
Casuals New Osteria 1-2 Davisham Town
Bromham City 1-2 Everton City Reds
Avidia City 0-1 Ousevale Borough

ROUND TWO
Patriots Everton 0-2 Everton City Reds
Mercia Bromham 0-3 Ousevale Borough
Bromham City 0-2 New Westleigh
Aigburth Athletic 3-2 Davisham Town

SEMI FINALS
Mellion Lane, Davisham
New Westleigh 2-3 Ousevale Borough

Midland Stadium, Bromham
Aigburth Athletic 4-3 Everton City Reds (AET, FT 3-3)

KFA CUP FINAL - Davis Memorial Stadium, Everton City

AIGBURTH ATHLETIC - 3 (Keda 15,28, Andrews 71)
OUSEVALE BOROUGH - 0

And for the second season running, the Double is denied. Despite a God-awful league season, the Latics came good in the Cup. Keda and Andrews got the goals that took the trophy to ArenaWest.

Chicanada

13-07-2005, 06:05

CFA Reports
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1926 Midseason Report

WLiga Gets Another Double while Cockbill Sponsers New Star in Swans

Pts W D L GF:GA GD
C. Narobi 28 9 1 4 23:16 7
P. WFC Esten 26 8 2 4 19:12 7
P. Livingston 25 8 1 5 20:14 6
P. BFC Monarchs 19 6 1 7 14:15 -1
5. Eastentown 18 5 3 6 15:16 -1
6. Cana 17 4 5 5 11:14 -3
7. Jaxxhawks 16 4 4 6 13:14 -1
8. Newcastle 8 1 5 8 8:22 -14

The Ladystrike of Narobi made good on their goal from last year by holding off the Lady Pride and the Nordinas in the waining days. Cleeto's ladies squad keeps showing their mettle, as they held off the Nightingales in a scamble for the final slot to the Heritage Cup. Expectations are that Newcastle and Cana
will be in danger of relegation next year with the upgrades.

Relegated: none
Promoted: Hennessy, Swans United

Heritage Cup

Semifinals
Narobi def. BFC Monarchs 4-2
Livingston def. WFC Esten 2-1

Esten's hopes of a repear dried up in Livingston while Narobi makes it a very Northern final.

Grand Finals (@ Southampton)
Narobi 3 Livingston 2

Narobi becomes the second champion of the Heritage cup and the second straight team to pull off the womens double thanks to Yalani Oanah's brilliant blockplay in the 65th minute, where she held off Livingston Forward Tamarah K'iansi three straight times in a thirty second period to help maintain the Ladystrike's victory over the Nordinas.

Liga 1

Pts W D L GF:GA GD
C. Hennessy 46 13 7 2 31:13 18
P. Swans United 42 12 6 4 30:21 9
3. Strikas Athletic 38 11 5 6 24:19 5
4. AFL Finnen 33 8 9 5 26:22 4
5. Lioness Acadia 32 8 8 6 32:29 3
6. Saint George 30 8 6 8 20:20 0
7. Mission 29 7 8 7 23:21 2
8. Manchester 24 5 9 8 20:23 -3
9. Southampton 24 7 3 12 21:26 -5
10. Star Point FC 24 7 3 12 23:29 -6
11. RFC Rosebells 19 5 4 13 23:34 -11
12. Renault Fulham 17 3 8 11 19:35 -16

Swans U made dividends on Cockbill Street import Irene Miller, who led both divisions with 13 goals, a remarkable feat considering the Swans are loaded with forwards. Hennessy captured the top slot whire riding a massive tie streak thanks to the Swans having a late-season dry spell. Renault sees their first womens squad tank in their first season, and many expect the team to sold off to Fulham Proper rather than kept within the Renault grouping.

FA CUP Gives Strike 2ND Taste Of Championship

Opening Round
Real Chelsea def. Swansea 2-1
Carlsberg SH def. LP Sun Devils 3-2
Prarieville def. Birmingham 3-2
Fulham def Southampton 3-1
Williamsport def. Ibrox 4-0
AC Finnen def. Carlsberg 6-2
Charlton Athletic def. C'jaro Lex 3-2
Sfaxien BCF def. Whitney 2-1

The only surprising result was how victorious the counties did against their Liga 3 rivals. CSH, Prarieville and ACF were able to do what expected threat Southampton couldn't. Real and Charlton exceeded expectations early, setting up the race they are currently engaged in for the Promotional Finals.

Second Round
Narobi def. Sfaxien BCF 2-1
Suda FC def. Charlton Athletic 1-0
Williamsport def. Renault Cana 3-2
Fulham def. FC Lyn 3-2
Kinsington def. Real Chelsea 1-0
RFC Dayaka def. Carlsberg SH 4-2
Norestra def. Prarieville 4-3
AC Finnen def. Bulls 5-3

W'port and Fulham took advantage of weaker opponents to keep the ounties dreams of championship alive. Charlton experienced heartbreak at home to the Camelbacks while Real lost one in injury time in Narobi Canton.

Third Round
Finnen def. Williamsport 5-2
Fulham def. Crossings FC 1-0
AC Finnen def. Grasslands 1-0
Pierre def. Norestra 5-3
FC Dover def RFC Dayaka 2-1
Saint Jean def. Kinsington 3-1
Suda FC def. FC Zain'aa 3-2
Cavalier def. Narobi 2-1

Fulham continued their surprising streak while ACF looked to be more of a shocker, knocking out a drastically improved Grasslands.

Fourth Round
Mission def. Fulham 3-1
AC Finnen def. Saint Croix 2-1
FC Esten def. Suda FC 5-4
Star Point def. Cavalier 2-1
Saint Jean def. Township 2-0
FC Dover def. Acadia 2-0
Pierre def. FC Finnegann 4-2
AC Atens def. Finnen 3-0

Saint Jean took it to the Stallions, still not quite recovered from the NSCL7 run, as the Wilddogs stole a rare road win.The Cavs could not get it done against SP while Pierre knocked off the United thanks to some smart goaltending by Jeil Renoir as well as a bad call on the part of the Star Point-assigned ref, missing a tripping penalty that could have led to a FFCU rally.

Quaterfinals
AC Finnen def. Mission 3-1
FC Esten def. Saint Jean 2-0
Star Point def. FC Dover 4-0
AC Atens def. Pierre 4-2

Low-seeded dreams ended for the Wilddogs, Orange and Kodiaks as the Liga A teams went 3-1 over their lower level competitors. AC Finnen took advantage of another Mission collapse to make their way to the semifinals. Mission would resign itself with the chase to another Liga A title, well in the lead at the halfway point.

Semifinals - (home/home agregate)
FC Esten def. AC Finnen 1 FCE advances 2-1
Star Point def. AC Atens 6-4

The home squads took their second game and the road to the finals. AC Finnen did surprisngly well, having played for several weeks to make the semifinal and keepin Esten scoreless at home. AC Atens showed some prowless in their 2-1 home win but SP downed the Steel with a 5-2 drubbing at the Southern Sky.

Finals
Star Point def. FC Esten 1-0

Star Point decided it would be fun to repeat as FA Cup Champions, hoisting the cup by outrunning FC Esten for 86 minutes after a 4th minute goal by SP midfielder Rob Bolton. The Druidan earned himself a raise thanks to his excellent playmaking and was in line to take over the captainship after defender Jalin Kliser had to leave the match with a torn ACL which could see him out for the rest of the season.

CLRB Premiership Starts Up, Surprises All

Pts W D L GF:GA GD
C. Bulls 105 31 12 15 80:57 23
2. Mission 103 30 13 15 74:55 19
3. Saint Croix 101 27 20 11 78:46 32
4. IDEXA 92 25 17 16 77:68 9
5. Northeast 90 24 18 16 74:65 9
6. Township 88 22 22 14 66:55 11
7. Cana West FC 88 25 13 20 74:66 8
8. Grasslands 87 24 15 19 77:57 20
9. FC Esten 86 22 20 16 63:50 13
10. Risa FC 85 22 19 17 68:55 13
11. Mogada 85 24 13 21 67:66 1
12. Crossings FC 83 22 17 19 54:55 -1
13. Lyon 83 23 14 21 61:70 -9
14. Star Point 80 21 17 20 63:63 0
15. Hennessy 79 21 16 21 66:67 -1
16. AS Bishop County 78 21 15 22 63:60 3
17. Paradiso 77 21 14 23 61:64 -3
18. Avi 76 20 16 22 69:75 -6
19. Ibrox 76 20 16 22 59:66 -7
20. Provincetown City 75 19 18 21 58:55 3
21. Sur Inlet 75 19 18 21 59:60 -1
22. Renault Cana 71 16 23 19 65:66 -1
23. Cana FC 67 17 16 25 56:67 -11
24. Palazia 65 14 23 21 53:64 -11
25. Cavalier 65 16 17 25 65:78 -13
26. Lions Acadia 63 15 18 25 57:74 -17
27. Suda Colonial 62 17 11 30 47:73 -26
28. Tolou Athletic 61 15 16 27 58:71 -13
29. Rosa City 60 14 18 26 55:74 -19
30. United West 55 14 13 31 48:73 -25

Bulls, just finally gaining promotion to Liga 2, surprises the major players from Mission and Saint Croix to pick up the first Premiership title. Star Point, comming off a FA Cup victory, disappoints with a lowly 14th place finish. IDEXA uses new Liamist States player Andrew Powell to their advantage to grab the highest placing for a Liga 1 squad. Liga 3's top rep is Hennessy, comming in at 15th. Lyon gains some hopes for promotion with their 13th place finish.

Expect a full Internationals report and league info at the end of the season. Sveral internationals have already become big deals in Chicanada, which makes all sides very happy.

Hypocria

13-07-2005, 15:03

Season 2 Underway

Six games into the new season and it’s FC Hypocrium who lead the way, ahead of champions Pylos Reavers by a single point. Roberto Braganza has found his form following his move from Reavers and has inspired his new club to an unbeaten start to their season.

The champions have not started badly but a shock defeat at newly promoted Southport has seen them overtaken at the top.

Last season’s runners-up Hypocrium City are level with their Pylos rivals after they went down to a 2 – 1 scoreline in Rasium.

This time last season Dynamo Rasium were bottom of the table but they have started very strongly and now sit in fourth, level on points with Kester Town.

Partizan Drissa have had a very slow start and are seven points below the leaders after a surprise defeat away to AFC Pylos and a 5 – 1 hammering at Hypocrium City.
The Department of Law and Order (DLO) may be paying the price of selling their best young stars as they are just a point above the drop zone.

Of the newly promoted sides Aspern FC have had by far the best start and they recent 3 – 0 home win over fellow new boys Southport lifted them to 7th.

Southport may have beaten the champions but they’ve found points harder to get from their other fixtures and consequently they are currently third from bottom.

The Suda Sharks have found the going even tougher and they prop up the rest with just 2 points from their six games.

The pre-season appointment of national team assistant coach Matthias DiMarco as the new manager of AFC Pylos has done nothing to improve the team’s form, with just 3 points from their opening games.

Hyper League Table

P W D L F A Pts
FC Hypocrium 6 4 2 0 12 4 14
Pylos Reavers 6 4 1 1 11 3 13
Hypocrium City 6 4 1 1 12 5 13
Dynamo Rasium 6 3 2 1 11 7 11
Kester Town 6 3 2 1 9 6 11
Thraxus Rangers 6 2 4 0 4 2 10
Aspern FC 6 2 2 2 5 4 8
Partizan Drissa 6 2 2 2 6 10 8
Drissa United 6 2 1 3 11 12 7
FC Pydna 6 2 1 3 6 7 7
Tarsis Wonderers 6 2 1 3 3 5 7
Astrakhan 6 2 0 4 4 6 6
DLO 6 2 0 4 3 9 6
Southport 6 1 2 3 3 7 5
AFC Pylos 6 0 3 3 6 10 3
Suda Sharks 6 0 2 4 2 11 2

Bipedal Apes

13-07-2005, 18:39

RBACFA report to Trans-border community

With official announcement, Local 1033 Banana Pickers Union has reappointed Ms. Throckspartle manager for upcoming season, though it not clear whether esteemed coach of national side in recent World Cup qualifying appearance will be able to stay with team year-round.

Sides in premiere league second season as follows:

Consolidated Federated Weavers, National

Manager: Ms. Grumptiggle

First squad
1. Drommidge, GK
2. Brinana, D (currently in Trotsgrad for friendly tourney)
3. Orangetoggle, D
4. Nanaloo, D
5. Bromana, M
6. Lurtiple, M
7. Flohmoon, M
8. Leepoo, F
9. Barsoom, F
10. Nananoona, F
11. Rocksplottle, F

Reserves
12. Agnana, GK
13. Leafknockle, D
14. Pigpiggie, D male (current whereabouts unknown)
15. Lumdobe, M
16. Wonktickle, M male (current whereabouts unknown)
17. Bloobloo, F
18. Anadonana, F

Consolidated Accountancy and Financialistic Oversight

Manager: Ms. Munguscarp

First squad
1. Oscartook, GK
2. Annabana, D (currently in Trotsgrad for friendly tourney)
3. Leonana, D male
4. Turgiggle, D
5. Rungtiggle, M
6. Bumdiddle, M
7. Srungloooey, M
8. Goonanagiggle, M
9. Lurf, M male
10. Mingbuggle, F (currently in Trotsgrad for friendly tourney)
11. Drippity, F

Reserves
12. Crocadoodle, GK
13. Deepdiggle, D
14. Diggledoggie, D male
15. Prumoople, M
16. Bananannaanna, M
17. Wheendockle, F
18. Bolloom, F

Federated Banana Mills

Manager: Tergorsk

First squad
1. Dogdiggle,GK (currently in Tortsgrad for friendly tourney)
2. Proboscobid, D
3. Weensmackle, D
4. Ploombark, D
5. Drungiggle, D
6. Bamdooba, M
7. Lymooba, M male
8. Holikonana, M
9. Renandooble, F
10. Doowawa, F
11. Lumsmackle, F

Reserves
12. Honk, GK
13. Trirumtiggle, D
14. Blaart, D male
15. Deuternana, M
16. Hobla Jr., M
17. Ricotnana, F
18. Zapanana, F

Local 1033 Banana Pickers’ Union

Manager: Ms. Throckspartle

First squad
1. Spotrockle, GK
2. Hooboy, D
3. Looloo, D
4. Dripnana, D
5. Trinandurnan, M (currently in Trotsgrad for friendly tourney)
6. Blazbloos, M
7. Honklooey, M
8. Gigglediggle, M
9. Lunchnana, F
10. Angstohm, F
11. Hobnottica, F

Reserves
12. Cubabagiggle, GK
13. Drundobloop, D
14. Hurg, D
15. Lymnana, M
16. Annabana, M
17. Spoonle, F
18. Leptonana, F

Federated Fermentation

Manager: Ms. Blupotch

First squad
1. Hobartleby, GK
2. Bleple, D
3. Hurmp, D male
4. Steegiggle, D
5. Gleemnana, D male
6. Rungiggle, M
7. Walwollers, M
8. Anagansetnana, M (currently in Trotsgrad for friendly tourney)
9. Melloopa, F
10. Glig, F male
11. Gazeboo, F

Reserves
12. Klungle, GK male
13. Grigoo, D
14. Dognana, D
15. Nanduggle, M
16. Preemgrackle, M male
17. Dockwiggle, F
18. Looparble, F

Throck Sisters’ Clothiers

Manager: Ms. Lumpsprottle

First squad
1. Bleem, GK
2. Kleepto, D
3. Razgung, D
4. Wampoonder, D
5. Spotto, M male
6. Brooptoppo, M
7. Hylilaeni, M
8. Banmana, M
9. Nykotsku, F
10. Banaboo, F
11. Tribuana, F male (currently in Trotsgrad for friendly tourney)

Reserves
12. Hoopz, GK
13. Plinana, D
14. Wanagiggle, D
15. Minantoopo, M
16. Zung, M male (current whereabouts unknown)
17. Geerkle, F
18. Yongnanado, F

Banana Motors

Manager: Blimptoople (currently in Trotsgrad for friendly tourney)

First squad
1. Pratgiggle, GK
2. Hummytoad, D (currently in Trotsgrad for friendly tourney)
3. Waznickel, D male (currently in Trotsgrad for friendly tourney)
4. Rozburn, D (currently in Trotsgrad for friendly tourney)
5. Hogoogle, M (currently in Trotsgrad for friendly tourney)
6. McGeorgenana, M male (currently in Trotsgrad for friendly tourney)
7. Barkdiggle, M
8. Wingminggy, F (currently in Trotsgrad for friendly tourney)
9. Rumdigglenana, F
10. Ronk, F
11. Quickquiggle, F (currently in Trotsgrad for friendly tourney)

Reserves
12. Applnana, GK
13. Rogduggle, D
14. Mongoliggle, D
15. McBana, M
16. Orsonana, M male
17. Lanaggle, F
18. Hustonana, F

Veldt Strip-Mining Consolidated, LLP

Manager: Undergoogle

First squad
1. Ixnana, GK
2. Nanapleeg, D
3. Drumpopple, D
4. Threep, D
5. Lallownana, D
6. Orkiggle, M
7. Hoosgoose, M (currently in Trotsgrad for friendly tourney)
8. Artonnienana,M (currently in Trotsgrad for friendly tourney)
9. Brumpiggie, F male
10. Togooglie, F
11. Pignana, F

Reserves
12. Flynana, GK
13. Glubotch, D
14. Mothmunder, D
15. Rigglotee, M male
16. Teddynana, M male
17. Dynamonana, F
18. Nanturple, F

PopularFreedom

14-07-2005, 05:31

News Article from the Loyalty Bay Informer located in Loyalty Bay, PopularFreedom, in the Heartland Region. In reference to the Invitational Soccer Tournament being held in Perusa, Trotsgrad.
http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=429109

2005-07-13

SHARKS RIP XIXAN 'TO SHREADS' IN INTERNATIONAL SOCCER.

INTERNATIONAL REPORT FROM TROTSGRAD - The first game of the day had our North Beach Sharks verses the national team from the nation of Xixan in the Wysteria region. Despite the early hour Shark fans came out to cheer on their boys with both Shark and Raven fans in attendance at the game though on seperate ends of the field after yesterday's melee.

As it got nearer to gametime the fans started chanting, louder and louder they became until as the players took the field it was like a deafining roar. The Xixan fans and Raven fans were completely drowned out by the stomping and chanting of the Shark fans who were chanting, 'RIP, EM TO SHREADDDDDDDDDDDSSSSSSSSSS. GOOOOOOOOOOOOO SHARRRRRRRRRRRRRRKS', over and over again.

The Xixan fans and players alike seemed overwhelmed by the noise and the posturing of the Shark fans as the game was about to begin. The opening five minutes showed the Sharks at fine form after yesterday's horror show with Peruvo getting two excellent scoring chances during this timeframe. As the half roar on though both teams went into defensive type posturing not wanting to give up the first goal. Near the end of the half with the PopularFreedom Shark fans cheering at normal deciables at this point due to the lacklustre effort put forth by their boys, the PopularFreedom Raven fans started to overwhelm the entire crowd with their chants of, 'WHERE THE RAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAVENS, WHERE THE RAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAVENS,...'.

The second half started much the same way as the first with the Shark fans having gained back the sound advantage over both Xixan and Raven fans. Their vocal nature finally gained fruition in the 49th minute when Shawn Peruvo ran the ball down the left side almost to the goal line before crossing it into the box. Attacking midfielder John Collins dove to head the ball knocking it into the right bottom corner to open the scoring to ruckus celebration from the Shark faithful in the stands.

The Shark fans from that point on were beyond continually loud for the rest of the match as one Xixan player noted, 'I'm gonna hear those nuts in my sleep for quite some time'. Listero Pummelstin scored PopularFreedom's second marker in the 70th minute after he was able to cut through two defenders and tweak a shot just over the outstretched hands of the Xixan goaltender.

As the game began to rap up the Shark crowd continued to chant loudly, 'RIP, EM TO SHREADDDDDDDDDDDSSSSSSSSSS. GOOOOOOOOOOOOO SHARRRRRRRRRRRRRRKS', until Shawn Peruvo converted a give and go pass from Collins in the 82nd minute. At this point the Shark faithful exploded in roars of approval as Peruvo ran over and jumped into the celebrating Shark fans as the Raven and Xixan fans began to make for the exits. As one Raven fan noted, 'I don't feel like being around for some drunk Shark idiot to tick me off about his team's win'.

As the game wrapped up the Shark fans continued their cheers by this time making fun of their PopularFreedom counterparts wearing blue and yellow (team colours of the Pleasantview Ravens), 'NA NA NA NA; NA NA NA NA; RA, A, VENS; GOODBYE;', over and over again. It was quite a effort put forth by our boys, and most probably the loudest football ever on record.

OOC: There was a huge brawl between rival fans from the nation of PopularFreedom yesterday as noted in this article below:
http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=429109

Chicanada

14-07-2005, 23:14

CFA Reports
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CFA alters Premiership, Reorganizes Lowest Groups Yet Again

The CFA, after the high success while ever long run of the Premiershipthis year, has decided to make the tournament a two-prongeed event. Next year, the thirty qualifiers will play a 29 game scheule to determine rank (of course trying to make sure all teams get a 15-14 split on road and home games). The top ten after those games would then move on to the Premiership Finals, where they would play a home-and-home series with each team. The top team after all those games (based on the combined record of the Qualifiers and Finals) would then win the CLRB Premiership as well as the NSCL slot that goes with it.

In addition, the CFA and Liga NS organizers agreed to allow Liga NS to become a sort-of seperate entity. The Conference Sectional will comprise of three divisions: A national tier and two regional slots. Set up similarly to the English Conference, the National Division will maintain the qualifiers into the FA based off the home-and home series between the top 3 Nationals and the bottom 3 Liga 3 squads. Conference North and South will allow their top teams automatic entry to the National with the second and third place facing off in home-and-homes for the final two slots. Four teams would relegate from National. This means that 26 new teams will be joining the Conference level in hopes of pursuing their FA dreams (ooc: and meaning I have another 26 teams to make up rosters for...lordy, having 146 mens squads and 20 womens squads to make up names for it hard!).

The announcement will not affect the Conference teams selected to play in next year's FA Cup, but would be limited to only National teams (which could be altered to let a couple of N/S teams) gaining competition for the FA.

Squornshelous

16-07-2005, 01:48

Squornshelan League Realignment

The SFA has announced that for the next Squornshelan League Football season, the Premier League will be expanded from 14 teams to 16 teams and the Secondary and Tertiary Leagues will be expanded from 19 to 20 teams. This is good news for Hastromil AK and FK Yassaca, which both would hae been relegated. Xaxis KF and Stavromula United will move into the Premier League. Real Quazgar and Brantisvogan FK will also avoid relegation into the Tertiary League, and AK Kria, FK Rahm and Sevorbeupstry United will move up to join them. The four new teams to be added to the Teriary League are as follows:

Gagrakacka United
Avalars Athletic Klub
Football Klub of Fuolornis
Bragadox United

This realignment, which will help facilitate the Squornschale Championship by providing a more even number of 56 teams (as opposed to the previous 52) eliminating the need for any byes in the championship, leaves the Squornshelan Football League looking like this:

Premier League (16):
Vogsphere United
Damogran Football Klub
Football Klub of Striterax
Klub de Football de Kakrafoon
Football of Poghrill
Klub de Football de Santraginus
Atletico de Blerontia
Chalesm Football Klub
Algolia Athletic Klub
Traal Athletics
Fallia Football Klub
Golgafrincham United
Hastromil Athletic Klub
Football Klub of Yassaca
Xaxis Klub de Football
Stavromula United

Secondary League (20):
Qualactin Athletic Klub
Football Club of Bartledan
Dangrabad Athletics
Margrathea Football Klub
Atletico de Blagulon
Oglaroon Klub de Football
Maximegalon United
Football Klub of Dentrass
Klub de Football de Soulianis
Pansel Football Klub
Football de Qvarne
Vassillian Football Klub
Dalforsas United
RKD Folfanga
Football Klub of Magramal
Real Quazgar
Brantisvogan Football Klub
Athletic Klub of Kria
Football Klub of Rahm
Sevorbeupstry United

Tertiary League (20):
RKD Cruxwan
Dordellis Football Klub
RKD Frogstar
Viltvodle Klub de Football
Klub de Football de Betel
Real Jaglan
Atletico de Rudlit
Football Klub of Arium
Argabuthon United
Krikkit Athletic Klub
Brantisvogan Athletic Klub
Klub de Football de Sastontua
Voondoon United
Football Klub of Zarss
Football of Grebulon
Hawalius Football Klub
Gagrakacka United
Avalars Athletic Klub
Football Klub of Fuolornis
Bragadox United

Liverpool England

17-07-2005, 06:53

Liverpool England Premiership Season 23F/24Q (2006-2009) Groups Drawn
CCL Rivals drawn together
The groups have been drawn for the next season of the Liverpool England Football League's top level, the Premier Division. As usual, four groups of four teams, who each play 12 games (2H2A per group opponent), were drawn.

Here's how things stand for the 2006/7/8/9 season:

Group One
North Fence Pushing (seeded 3)
CCL 'D'
Al-Johari
CCL 'C'

North Fence Pushing finished third last season, and thus will earn a seeding of three. Whether they can escape the curse of the third seed - IDEXO were third seeds last year but got relegated - remains to be seen.

Group Two
Thunderbird Bazaar (seeded 2)
Darkness United
Palisade Road
Blackwater

Group Two sees last season's Division One winners, Darkness United, join up with Thunderbird Bazaar, who were Premiership runners-up last season, Palisade Road and Blackwater.

Group Three
Pardbo (seeded 4)
Orean
Talbott
Icarus Wings

Group Four
Hungry Palls (Defending champs, seeded 1)
Schimpol
Keelhead
Shrewtoe

Defending champions Hungry Palls have been drawn into Group Four, while Schimpol will be glad to have avoided perennial rivals Orean for athird consecutive season.

Liverpool England

17-07-2005, 07:23

Premier League (Regular Season) reaches Halfway Stage
Fourth seeds Pardbo 10 points off the pace

Liverpool England's 2006/7/8/9 regular season for the Premiership has reached the halfway stage with the turning of calendars in Liverpool England to mark 2007. Here's a look a summary of the results so far:

North Fence Pushing got off to the best possible start, a 3-0 win over CCL 'D' giving them a good Group One lead on MD1 with goals from Audioslavian-Liverpool England dual national Leonard Dustin and Liverpool England's key forward Lawrence O'Reilly, who scored one each in the World Cup against Starblaydia and Tadjikistan, grabbing the other two. Pardbo drew 2-2 - one of their ONLY three points in the whole first-half of the campaign, while Thunderbird Bazaar picked up a win against new boys Darkness United and Hungry Palls scraped a draw with Schimpol.

Matchday Two saw the first of four eagerly-awaited City Centre derbies. Both teams, you will remember, were kicked out of the cup last season for crowd trouble prior to their match, and unfortunately crowd trouble again marred this match, holding it up for 12 minutes in the secon-half. The FALE have since ruled that the matter was beyond any mention in the rules, and that neither club would be punished - although both clubs were given a stern warning. Orean, like Pardbo, only had three points from their six matches, and their second point came here in the second game. North Fence Pushing fell to Al-Johari, while Hungry Palls picked up their first victory.

The four seeded teams, who combined to pick up thirteen points (out of 24) from the first two matchdays, only managed to earn another five on Matchday Three, which was lacklustre all around. Only Hockey Canadian goalkeeper Damien Marx of North Fence stood out with a supreme performance againts CCL 'C', he kept out all 16 of their shots on target, which earned him his manager's praise - and CCL 'C''s manager's nomination for Goalkeeper of the Year, one of seven new awards installed this season (Goalkeeper, Defender, Midfielder, Attacker, Playmaker, Captain, Manager of the Year).

Orean and Pardbo drew 2-2 - both picking up their third and last points of the season so far on Matchday Four. After the game, it was announced that Pardbo manager Tim Livesey had been sacked, and Orean's board announced the resignation of manager Jon McYilry after just four games on the job.

Matchday Five saw a repeat of the City Centre derby. This time, the match went perfectly - with help from a police force of about 3,500. CCL 'D' snatched an eighty-eighth minute winner to claim the three points with a 3-2 win. Defending champions Hungry Palls defeated Keelhead 2-0 to record their 11th point of the campaign.

Matchday Six was relatively quiet, although it has to be noted that Pardbo and Orean are in need of a miraculous second half to claim a championship playoff spot. Orean named Henry Joseph Johns as their new manager after their 2-0 loss to Talbott, while Pardbo have appointed Jon McYilry - the former Orean manager - as their new head coach.

Group 1 Pts W D L GF:GA GD PP
1. North Fence Pushing 10 3 1 2 8:6 2 28
2. CCL 'C' 9 3 0 3 8:6 2 27
3. CCL 'D' 8 2 2 2 7:9 -2 26
4. Al-Johari 7 2 1 3 5:7 -2 25
Group 2 Pts W D L GF:GA GD PP
1. Thunderbird Bazaar 11 3 2 1 9:6 3 29
2. Blackwater 10 3 1 2 6:4 2 28
3. Palisade Road 8 2 2 2 5:5 0 26
4. Darkness United 4 1 1 4 3:8 -5 22
Group 3 Pts W D L GF:GA GD PP
1. Talbott 13 4 1 1 11:7 4 31
2. Icarus Wings 13 4 1 1 8:4 4 31
3. Pardbo 3 0 3 3 7:11 -4 21
Orean 3 0 3 3 7:11 -4 21
Group 4 Pts W D L GF:GA GD PP
1. Hungry Palls 14 4 2 0 7:2 5 32
2. Keelhead 7 2 1 3 7:8 -1 25
3. Schimpol 7 2 1 3 4:5 -1 25
4. Shrewtoe 5 1 2 3 5:8 -3 23

Current Top-Scorers List
1. Lawrence O'Reilly (LEN) North Fence Pushing 5
2. Thomas Nixon (STB) Talbott 5
3. Jack Pond (LEN) Hungry Palls 4

[OOC: Starblaydia, if you don't mind, Nixon is one of your four unnamed players :P]

Starblaydia

17-07-2005, 11:41

[OOC: Starblaydia, if you don't mind, Nixon is one of your four unnamed players :P]

As long as you don't mind a thirteen year-old being the current second top-scorer in your nation, then I'm cool with that.

Hypocria

20-07-2005, 11:57

Champions On The Slide

With more than half the season gone champions Pylos Reavers have slipped 7 points behind leaders Hypocrium City after picking up just 5 points from their last six matches. Five of those six matches were played away from home and the Reavers suffered crucial defeats to rivals Hypocrium City (1 – 0), FC Hypocrium (1 – 0) and Dynamo Rasium (3 – 1) and they needed an injury time Judson York strike to salvage a point from the city derby against AFC Pylos.

It’s all going right at Hypocrium City with Zvonimir Roeder's side unbeaten since their week 3 defeat in Rasium. Their 2 – 0 over the DLO sent the club 6 points clear at the top despite losing key players to Hypocria’s AOCAF squad.

It’s FC Hypocrium who are the closet challengers but while the club have done well against the top teams in the division they have struggled against the lower ranked teams. The defeat in Aspern and another 2 points dropped in Southport has seen FC’s city rivals widen the gap at the top.

Kester Town have seemingly established themselves in the top flight and are again sitting comfortably in mid-table in what is just their second season in the top tier. The club had been expected to struggle after losing first team players Bercali and Rytter (Hypocria) and Mariano (Spruitland) to their nation’s AOCAF squads.

AFC Pylos seem to finally be clicking under former national team assistant coach Matthias DiMarco. A run of six games unbeaten had lifted the club out of the drop zone before being ended by a narrow 2 – 1 defeat away to league leaders Hypocrium City.

Kester’s achievements are highlighted by the fact that the three sides promoted to the Hyper League this season fill the three relegation berths. Although with plenty of matches left and only 3 points between the bottom club and the safety zone there is still plenty to play for.

Hyper League Table

P W D L F A Pts
Hypocrium City 17 12 4 1 33 9 40
FC Hypocrium 17 9 7 1 25 13 34
Pylos Reavers 17 10 3 4 28 11 33
Dynamo Rasium 17 8 5 4 26 20 29
Partizan Drissa 17 7 4 6 23 23 25
Thraxus Rangers 17 5 9 3 16 13 24
Kester Town 17 5 7 5 16 15 22
FC Pydna 17 5 5 7 22 25 20
DLO 17 5 5 7 11 15 20
Drissa United 17 4 7 6 24 26 19
Astrakhan 17 5 4 8 15 19 19
AFC Pylos 17 3 9 5 15 19 18
Tarsis Wonderers 17 4 5 8 11 22 17
Aspern FC 17 3 6 8 13 24 15
Suda Sharks 17 4 3 10 14 29 15
Southport 17 3 5 9 12 21 14

Vilita

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Season 18 :: Pre-Season & Tropical Trophy
-------------------After making another return to the Stellar Division, the Kiiarana board of directors finally gave Simeone Di Bradini the funding he needed to improve the squad. Despite being told he would receive the funding to acquire an entire starting eleven, Di Bradini opted to put all his eggs in one basket and sign incredible Attacking Midfielder Antonis Siazzu, whose contract ended at the conclusion of the NS Champions League, where Siazzu helped the Yeaddin Owls to their third consecutive appearance in the final. In addition to Siazzu, Kiiarana secured the signatures of Marine Coast's goalkeeper Manolis Masi, as well as Reima Tahvanainen from FC Almintora and Siazzu's former Yeaddin teammate, Turorian midfielder Malaino Mumamba. The big pre-season transfer however was the move of Starblaydian superstar Zhorin Tumunzahar to Marine Coast from Eastal Lunar.

-------------------Postponed until the conclusion of the Nationstates Champions League, The tropical trophy featured a cracking matchup between defending Stellar Division champions, and Champions League semi-finalists Cednia Beach AFC, and 12 time Stellar Division Champions, and three time consecutive Champions League Finalistis, the Yeaddin Owls. Starblaydia's Surachai Buathiang gave Cednia Beach the 1-0 halftime lead, but Aman Dedur equalized in the second half for the Owls to send the game to a penalty shootout. Tanner Nerni missed for the Owls after Maurizio Sala, Vorrece Peltier, Niccolo Mazzeo and Vite Makose had netted for Cednia Beach, leaving Rejistania's Kadu Hsen with the ball at foot and a chance to clinch the trophy for his team. Hsen could not convert, however, and Yeaddin stayed alive through Audioslavia's Taurxa Jeroen in round six. Stelios Doukas stepped up for Cednia Beach needing a goal to keep his team in the game, and he delivered, but it was Yeaddins Alejandro Vantrease who eventually broke the stalemate and brought the trophy back to Yeaddin for the sixth time.

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Season 18 :: First Half Report

-------------------The opening day of Stellar Division play was a bit one sided, as only the Jlinal Cove vs. Kiiarana matchup saw both teams on the scoresheet. It was not the start that Kiiarana had hoped for, however, dropping a 2-1 decisision in their Stellar Division return. A teriffic individual performance by Alejandro Vantrease in week 2 sent the Owls top of the table. Vantrease's hattrick was the key in Yeaddins surprise 4-0 thrashing of long time rivals Marine Coast United at the Lirai Asku Castle. Antonis Siazzu netted his first for Kiiarana who beat Lopinka 2-1 for their first win back in the Stellar Division.

-------------------The Owls maintained their perfect record with wins over Turoki United, FC Almintora and Inland Peaks, although Player Manager Serge DuPont was able to net for Almintora, resulting in the Owls first goal conceded in the first five weeks of the season. Jlinal Cove were the early surprise, however, faltering only with a draw to Marine Coast, before a pair of exciting victories, 3-2 over Turoki United and 4-3 over FC Almintora to keep pace just two points back of Yeaddin. It took five weeks for the defending champions to collect their first points, after Antonis Siazzu had given Kiiarana the lead, Cednia Beach stormed back to win the match 2-1 and climb out of an early position in the basement.

-------------------Inaki Soler had a chance to equalize for Strike FC just before the half, but his Penalty was blocked and Malaino Mumamba was off to the races to net for Kiiarana who went on to an impressive 4-1 victory at The Shultis. It was the start of a XXXXXXXXXX match unbeaten run for Kiiarana, who continued with a draw against Arcticala Inlet and a win over Eastal Lunar to accumulate important points in their campaign to make the Stellar Division their permanent home. The loss would not keep Strike down however, as the rebounded with 9 goals in their next two matches, including a 5-1 thrashing of Marine Coast United who flirted with the relegation zone in the absence of Bettian striker Chris Hutton who was ruled out until the seasons halfway point. The wins allowed Strike to close within one point of the Yeaddin Owls, who dropped results at Arcticala Inlet and Lopinka to ruin the leagues only remaining perfect record.

-------------------The Owls looked to be back on track despite a late 3-2 loss to Turoki Isle, after wins over Makosile and Cednia Beach led them to a table-topping clash with Strike FC at The Shultis. Strike rode the back of a five match unbeaten run but most experts still put the Lonngeylin Club as underdogs as the Owls came to town. It was in this game that Strike FC signalled their intentions as the team to beat in Season 18, levelling the Owls with a 4-0 mauling that propelled Strike to the top of the table, and dropped the Owls down to fourth. The first major Turorian derby of the season went to Cednia Beach, squeaking past FC Almintora in Almintora 2-1 after goals from Gbenga Ogunniya and Maurizio Sala, pushing Almintora to the bottom of the table on just three points. Angelos Prokopsis anchored the backline for Makosile, conceding just 7 goals in 12 matches on loan from the Yeaddin Owls. Makosile's 5-3-2 formation is traditionally the most best performing defensive team in the league, and despite a 3-0 defeat to Jlinal Cove after Prokopsis had been sent off, Makosile were maintaining their impressive defensive record.

-------------------After a dissapointing start to the season, Marine Coast United had some relief as the season came to the halfway point, closing out the first half against bottom club FC Almintora, where Nene's double inspired a 3-0 victory to move Marine Coast up to 8th in the table. Week 13 also provided another top of the table clash, the first ever hosted at the Jlinal Cove Complex as top of the table Strike visited second placed Jlinal Cove. Inaki Soler's goal just after the half allowed Strike to pull away to a seven point lead with 32 atop the table at the seasons halfway point, while Jlinal Cove were forced into a tie for second with Arcticala Inlet
and Yeaddin, all three taking 25 points with them into the second half. It was again a 90th minute glory strike from Jacques Vintila that saved the Owls as they nearly lost to Kiiarana City, who after a mixed start to the campaign rode the consistency of key signing Antonis Siazzu into level 5th places with Makosile on 22 points. Defending champions Cednia Beach AFC were well off the pace in 10th, while Turoki United joined winless FC Almintora in the relegation zone.

-------------------After spending seasons as backup goalkeeper to Vilita's Delain Falcon, Starblaydia's Angelos Prokopsis finally handed in his transfer request and walked out of the Lirai Asku Castle, finding a new home at Marine Coast United, training under one of the most respected goalkeeping coaches in the world, Rory Issah. After a dissapointing first half, Marine Coast also secured the services of the most travelled player in Vilitan History, defender Jaloey Afrikka still playing some of the best football of his life at 35, and joining Coast for the second time in his 18 season career.

-------------------With money left over from their Champions League semi-final run, Milauo Slietah once again went shopping in an effort to save Cednia Beach's season. Slietah's first move was to buy-back Tanner Nerni for a fee identical to that he was sold to Yeaddin in Season 16. Slietah then picked at the lower leagues and signed defenders James Malone of Bedistan from Laiotia and Emory Artice, formerly of South Osettia, and applying for Turorian Nationality, from Kionao Locals. Slietah's last move was the long rumored transfer of Slietah's Turorian protege, Ebbow Dakin, who moved from declasse side Liguon Valley to work alongside his mentor Slietah.

-------------------Under pressure from their supporters to make a return to International competition, Inland Peaks made a trio of international signings, with Nedalia Nene swapping Marine Coast for the silver and blue of Inland Peaks. Also moving to the mountains were Cednia Beach's set piece specialist Maurizio Sala and Jlinal Cove's Michele Mariano. In other moves, Vilitan Under 21 duo Timmy Leaburn and Dene Shaw moved to Makosile and Turoki United, respectively.

Second Half Report

-------------------As play resumed, two matches took center stage. Jlinal Cove and Kiiarana City squared off in an unlikely battle near the top of the table. Di Bradini and Siazzu gave Kiiarana the 2-1 lead early, but Cove was able to equalize at the stroke of half time, before taking the go ahead in the second half to seperate themselves from 5th placed Kiiarana. At the other end of the table, winless FC Almintora hosted Turoki United in a battle inside the relegation zone, with Almintora recording their first victory of the season to give their supporters some hope of surviving for another season.

-------------------Despite being reduced to ten men, Marine Coast United was able to hold off the Owls until the 90th minute, when Yeaddin secured a clean sweep of the "Classic Derby" for the league season. Turoki Isle hosted Strike FC in an exciting clash that saw both teams exchange the lead throughout the first half, eventually league leading strike led 3-2 at the half. Turoki Isle looked to have earned the point before Esorijan Marelja's brilliant run resulted in the 4-3 winner to maintain Strike's 7 point advantage over Arcticala Inlet atop the table after 16 matches.

-------------------After their flurry of midseason transfers, Cednia Beach were on a roll and not even table topping Strike could stop the Cednia Express. After languishing as low as 13th, Cednia began a swift climb in the table, with wins over Strike, Kiiarana and Eastal Lunar lifting the defending champions back into 5th place level on points with Kiiarana. Strikes loss to Cednia Beach cut their lead to just four points over Arcticala Inlet, who ran out 3-1 winners over third placed Yeaddin. Jlinal Cove sufferend an embarassing defeat to relegation threatened Turoki United which kept them from moving into third, but lifted Turoki to just two points from Lopinka and depressing Marine Coast United and the safety zone.

-------------------Turoki United turned their fortunes in the Turoki derby, upsetting Turoki Isle 2-1 to begin a series of spectacular results, including a win over defending champions Cednia Beach, and a goalless draw with leaders Strike to left them 5 points clear of the relegation zone with four games to play. Jlinal Cove did their best to keep chase of the top three, drawing with Yeaddin and earning a 1-0 victory over Arcticala Inlet to stay just three points back of the duo in a historic season for the winnginiest team in Declasse Divsion history. Kiiarana hosted Marine Coast United at the Lavaio Rapids Stadium, and held a 2-1 advantage before Antonis Siazzu was given his marching orders at half time. Marine Coast was unable to capitalize, however, leaving them shockingly inside the relegation zone with final weeks matchups against fellow relegation contenders Turoki United and FC Almintora looking certain to decide the fate of the once giant club, while Kiiarana maintained 6th place, two points back of Cednia Beach.

-------------------Kiiarana took advantage of a double slip by Cednia Beach to slip into 5th place on goal differential, although Makosile sat 2 points behind in 7th with just two games left to play. A loss to Turoki Isle ended Jlinal Cove's championship dreams, but they needed just 2 points from their final two matches to clinch fourth place. The battle for the Stellar Division title was in the spotlight as Strike squared off against second placed Yeaddin in a match that would make or break anyones chances of catching Strike for the title. After word came in that Arcticala Inlet had lost 1-0 to Makosile, both clubs knew that only they could be crowned champions in Season 18. Needing a win to have any chance of a title, Taurxa Jeroen equalized for Yeaddin after Strike had jumped out to a 1-0 lead. The fans were in full force urging their Owls on, but as Inaki Soler found the back of the net it was not to be, with Strike FC wrapping up their second Stellar Division title, and marking the first time in history that Yeaddin had gone consecutive seasons without winning the Stellar Division.

-------------------Strike would go on to punctuate their title with another Inaki Soler winner in the 3-2 win that would confirm FC Almintora's relegation back to the declasse. With just one game to play, Marine Coast still trailed Lopinka by one point in the race for safety. With their own win over Lopinka, Arcticala Inlet moved into second place, 2 points clear of the Owls, while a loss for Jlinal Cove threatened to drop them back to sixth, with both Cednia Beach and Makosile awaiting the final day result against Strike FC to see if they could move up any further in the table and earn potential places in international competitions.

-------------------It was the battle at the bottom and the two Turorian clubs stood in the way as Marine Coast hosted FC Almintora, and Lopinka visited Cednia Beach. Needing a win and help from Cednia to stay up, Marine Coast fans got a scare early when Serge DuPont gave FC Almintora the 21st minute lead. But Marine Coast were able to equalize, and with the game in Cednia still scoreless, Coast still sat inside the relegation zone with just 45 minutes left in the season. Gbenga Ogunniya was creating chances for Marine Coast all match long, and finally one was converted to give Marine the 2-1 lead. All eyes in the stadium began to focus on the telescreens which televised the still scoreless match in Cednia. But the match in Crosaibi was still not over as Serge DuPont forced Angelos Prokopsis into a series of skillful saves. Prokopsis was not a miracle man, however, and just passed the hour mark the scores were back level. Play resumed and still no score in Cednia, Marine Coast had just 20 minutes to find the goal that would keep them from relegation. That goal came in the 78th minute after Petros Alfieri connected a brilliant effort with his head that sent the supporters at Marine World Park into rapture. Marine quickly reverted to defensive mode and held the scoreline until full time, as once again attention shifted to the large telescreens. With stoppage time approaching in Cednia, even the players remained on the pitch glued to the teleprompter, knowing a Lopinka goal would see the relegated despite the last gasp win over Almintora. The entire stadium held their breaths as N'Buta Karensky had a shot parried by Cednia's Ebbow Dakin, but quick thinking by the Turorian Goalkeeper set Vorrece Peltier free on the attack the other way. Peltier, all alone, sidestepped the Lopinka keeper and finished cleanly to the delight of the Marine Coast United faithful and the most unlikely of celebrations had begun in Crosaibi.

-------------------Yeaddin recorded a 3-1 victory over Kiiarana to edge past Arcticala Inlet for second place in the table, While Jlinal Cove's loss to Strike dropped them behind Cednia Beach in fifth place. Turoki United shattered all expectations with their win over 3rd placed Arcticala Inlet, lifting the newcomers to 9th in the table, one place behind rivals Turoki Isle. With their win, defending champions Cednia jumped into 4th two points ahead of Jlinal Cove and Makosile.

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Individual Awards

-------------------After being the backbone in Strike title campaign, Inaki Soler was awarded with the Vilitan Player of the Season award, as well as the award for the top midfielder in the Vilitan League, where he edged out Kiiarana's Antonis Siazzu. Audioslavia's impressive defender Derry Colgan was awarded the Foreign Player of the Year over Vite Makose and Noel Adiguzel.

-------------------Serge DuPont netted half of relegated FC Almintora's goals to take home the honors of top goalscorer, while Inland Peaks Noel Adiguzel edged out Rhianna Peters and Yeaddin's Lai Ncube for striker of the year honors. Cednia Beach's Surachai Buathiang was named foreign midfielder of the year, while Audioslavia's Derry Colgan edged out Makose and O'Neill Nerderburgh of Cockbill Street for the defender of the year honors.

-------------------After a midseason transfer from Liguon Valley, Turorian goalkeeper Ebbow Dakkin, working under Milauo Slietah, helped to propel Cednia Beach up 8 placess in the table, and was rewarded with goalkeeper of the season, beating out Strikes Vilitan Number One, Jimmy Kater.

Stellar Division Top Goalscorers::

# Player Team App. Goals
1st Serge DuPont FC Almintora 17 10
2nd Antonis Siazzu Kiiarana 25 9
3rd Noel Adigüzel Inland Peaks 25 8
--- Esorijan Marelja Strike 24 8
--- Jacques Vintila Yeaddin Owls 26 8
--- Iñaki Soler Strike 22 8
7th Alejandro Vantrease Yeaddin Owls 25 7
8th Syku Lyku-Agbayani Arcticala Inlet 25 6
--- Maurizio Sala Inland Peaks 26 6
10th Taurxa Jeroen Yeaddin Owls 24 5

Stellar Division Performance Ratings (Out of 10)::
# Player Team App. Rating
1st Derry Colgan Arcticala Inlet 23 7.65
2nd Iñaki Soler Strike 22 7.64
3rd Antonis Siazzu Kiiarana 25 7.56
4th Vite Makose Cednia Beach 16 7.47
5th Noel Adigüzel Inland Peaks 25 7.44
6th Esorijan Marelja Strike 24 7.38
7th O'Neill Nerderburgh Arcticala Inlet 17 7.33
8th Jaloey Afrikka Marine Coast 14 7.29
9th Umberto Melli Turoki Isle 23 7.25
10th Surachai Buathiang Cednia Beach 26 7.23
--- Ebbow Dakin Cednia Beach 13 7.23
--- Rhianna Peters Arcticala Inlet 25 7.23

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-------------------Declasse Karela returned in season 18, after looking to be trending away from the defensive game, Colonial Sile ran the table posting four goalless draws and just one goal against in the opening ten matches to top the table with five wins and five draws. The rest of the division was close behind however. Chico Provoost started the season in spectacular fashion providing both goals as Mavaloiao opened with a 2-0 victory over Nusira Lionta. Provoost's luster quickly dampened but the team gelled quickly with Martin Watt and Mavaloiao academy striker Bevan Holness also contributing to move their team just one point behind Kionao Locals, in the third position ten games in.

-------------------A seven match unbeaten run was snapped at the seasons midway point by Mavaloiao when Bevan Holness netted 15 minutes from time to put the away team up 2-1 before Chico Provoosts stoppage time clincher, but the loss did not keep Kionao Locals from holding their spot atop the table as the second half began. It seems that Karela has affected the town of Sile, with Colonial Sile mirroring the 5-3-2 defensive formation of their Stellar Division counterparts. However, losses to Kionao and Tivali City snapped their unbeaten record and dropped Colonial 3 points out of the promotion zone in fifth place. Despite being 10 points out, Liguon Valley were scoring goals for fun with the midfield ace Henrik Bastale providing the service. However, the departure of backbone goalkeeper Ebbow Dakin home to Cednia Beach in Turori looked to call off Valley's chances of mounting a second half charge for promotion.

-------------------In the second half, the declasse became a game of who doesnt want to get promotion, with Irougil FC coming out of nowhere to jump atop the table after 15 games unbeaten. With just five games to play, Irougil held a one point advantage over Morata Valley, with former leaders Kionao Locals falling to third, 4 points out of the promotion zone. Mavaloiao's roller coast season continued, after the long time Stellar Division residents dropped four consecutive matches, before swinging around with a pair of big victories to stay within reach of the top two, level fourth with Turori's Mliona-Lpaka. At the bottom of the table, it was becoming a three team battle against the two relegation positions, with Former Stellar Division clubs Tivali City and Yutzie Sorma trailing declasse newcomers Inland Rovers and safety by a point.

-------------------Mavaloiao's valient charge was stopped by a loss to Liguon Valley that left them four points out with just one game to play, confining them to another season of play in the Declasse division. They still had a roll to play in the outcome, however, with the top three sepearated by just one point and third place still within reach, and occupants Kionao Locals on the way to the Bear Claw Stadium. Co-Leaders Morata Valley would also have a tough matchup, facing Inland Rovers who needed three points to hold any chance of avoiding a one way ticket out of the league along with bottom club Tivali City.

-------------------After all the anticipation, each of the three league leaders recorded victories, and Irougil celebrated with a convincing 3-0 win over Liguon Valley to clinch the Declasse title and a place in the Stellar Division. For Morata Valley, the 1-0 win was well deserved for the team that missed out by one place in season 17, finally earning promotion for the first time to the Stellar Division.

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-------------------Yutzie Sorma striker Izzitra Bomai had to share the top scorer award with Liverpool England's Francois Rousilles in his farewell tour, after the young Liverpudlian netted on the final day of competition to match the 32 year old Turorian's total. Liguon Valley's Henrik Bastale picked up the player of the season award, commanding midfield, with only his teams poor defensive record keeping them from dominating the league.

Declasse Division Top Goalscorers::

# Player Team App. Goals
1st Francois Rousilles Terrarokka Spirit 25 8
--- Izzitra Bomai Yutzie Sorma 22 8
3rd Dave Wilmette Liguon Valley 25 7
4th Tristram Bumbar Yeaddin Owls 16 6
5th Chico Provoost Mavaloiao 26 5
--- Bevan Holness Mavaloiao 22 5
--- Lai Otieno Liguon Valley 26 5

Stellar Division Performance Ratings (Out of 10)::
# Player Team App. Rating
1st Henrik Bastale Liguon Valley 25 7.32
2nd Winfield Karega Terrarokka Spirit 20 7.15
3rd Emory Artice Cednia Beach 13 7.08
--- Jonathan Havell Colonial 26 7.08
5th Martin Watt Mavaloiao 26 6.96

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Groups:
-------------------In Group One, Strike FC made the best of their derby matchup with Lonngeylin Coast, an Inaki Soler brace setting them on track to top the group with a perfect 3-0-0 record. Lonngeylin's 1-0 victory over declasse side Terrarokka Spirit was enough to see them through to the second round as well. Non-League Corra Rangers managed to hold Tivali City to a draw in group 2 to advance along with perfect Marine Coast United who topped group 2 with the help of new signing Zhorin Tumunzahar.

-------------------After financial troubles hit Eastal Lunar, the sale of their three best players had an obvious impact on the Stellar Division side who could only manage one point en route to finishing bottom of Group 3. Non-League Kiiara-Torra went unbeaten to top the group where Martin Watt's game winner for Mavaloiao saw them through to the second round as well. A remarkable win over Turorian side FC Almintora saw virtually unknown Tkaob Inland take top honors in Group 4, where just 4 goals were scored over the 6 games. FC Almintora advanced in second place after a 1-0 victory over Declasse side Nusira Lionta.

-------------------Defending Stellar Division champions Cednia Beach AFC had an impressive performance in Group 5 against Riailia Village, with goals from Tika Massa, Nicolo Mazzeo and Ippolit Adjei propelling them to one of the largest wins of the round. Non-Leaguers Liguon AFC managed to hold the champions to a 1-1 draw on the final matchday, but it was not enough to prevent the Turorians from topping the group, where they will be joined by fellow turorians Kionao Locals. Despite the aquisition of Starblaydian goalkeeper Angelos Prokopsis for the season, Makosile were unable to hold of the charge in group 6 of the declasse duo with Morata Valley and Irougil edging out the Stellar Division side for a place in the second round.

-------------------Group 7 produced some of the most competitive games of the opening round with non-league Crosaibi Locals responding to Syku Lyku-Agbayani's opener to earn a draw with cup favorites Arcticala Inlet. The Locals would then do one better in the most exciting match of the first round, putting four past Turorian backup keeper Ebbow Dakin to edge out Liguon Valley 4-3 and join the Inlet in the knockout stage. Group 8 more than made up for the action in Group 7 with it's lack of goals, Doug Freech's Lopinka topping the group with 2 goals scored in three matches. Lonngeylin City's draw with Cedniavella Turori was enough to see them through to the knockout round as well.

-------------------It all appeared to be going well for Kiiarana and their wealth of new signings after Simeone Di Bradini's brace helped lift the Stellar Division returnees to a 3-1 opening match victory. A draw with the Owls meant Kiiarana needed only a result against Non-League Morata Phynx, making their first ever appearance in the proper stage of the cup. Kiiarana, however, could not get on the scoresheet until the 83rd minute, at which point they had already conceded three goals, and Morata Phynx were through to join cup holders Yeaddin in the knockout stages from group 9.

-------------------Stellar Divisions Jlinal Cove fell victom to the classic group stage derby as they dropped a 2-1 result to cross town rivals Jlinal City, relegating them to third place behind City and declasse side Rammsissil in Group 10. Despite a 3-2 loss to Turoki United, Inland Peaks managed to top Group 11 after resulting victories over Non-League Tivali and Turorian side Mliona-Lpaka. Turoki's unbeaten record was enough to see them through as well.

2R: All but one Second round matchup was settled by the lone goal, with two of those matches requiring extra time before the decider was netted. FC Almintora's Cup curse was over when they joined Irougil and Rammsissil in overcoming non-league opposition to advance to round three. Stellar Division newcomers Turoki United and Declasse leaders Kionao Locals were not as fortunate, falling 1-0 to Non-Leaguers Corra and Crosaibi Locals, respectively. It is the second time in club history that Corra Rangers have advanced to round three, while for Season 8 Semi-Finalists Crosaibi, it will be their third appearance. The matchup between Mavaloiao and Lonngeylin City looked to be another 1-0 result until an 87th minute equalized sent the match to extra time. With no more goals, the match went to penalties where Lonngeylin City ran out 5-4 victors.

3R: Non-League Kiiara-Torra nearly stole a league scalp off declasse's Irougil, losing out on penalty kicks after a 1-1 draw at the Irougil Community Field. It was former Semi-Finalists Crosaibi Locals, however, that stole the limelight when Karl Guimarra's second half winner sent the Non-Leaguers storming into the quarter finals at the expense of declasse side Rammsissil. Jiujia Makae's debut for Yeaddin got off to the worst of starts, netting an own goal that helped Inland Peaks lead 1-0 at the half. Experienced internationals Taurxa Jeroen and Alejandro Vantrease made amends for Makae's blunder in the second half as the Owls escaped an embarassing early exit. Zhorin Tumunzahar looked to give some spark to Marine Coast's season to ensure they did not go out as second-best team from Crosaibi, Tumunzahar's goal lifting Coast over FC Almintora and into the quarter finals where they will join their non-league rivals.

QF: As always seems to happen at this stage of the cup, the picturesque matchups were drawn as if destined from the start. Non-League Crosaibi Locals were paired with cross town Stellar Division rivals Marine Coast United and shocked the giants with a 1-0 victory at home to open the series. Many attributed the loss to the poor pitch, and felt that Marine Coast would have an easy time returning to Marine World Park for leg two, but it was not to be a ten-man Marine Coast fell 2-1 and the locals became the first Non-League team to advance twice to the Vilitan Cup Semi-Finals without achieving league status. Non-League Corra Rangers had dreams of making an all-non-league semi final, but despite a 2-1 victory in the first leg, it was not to be as Corra was overpowered in the second leg by declasse leaders Irougil who advanced 4-3 on aggregate.After winning the first two meetings of the season, the Owls traveled to Cednia to take on the Stellar Division champions expecting a similar result. After going down 2-0 early, the Owls faught back through Taurxa Jeroen to reduce the deficit. The match was all but over just 10 minutes later however, after goals from Kadu Hsen and Tika Massa gave the Beach a 4-1 advantage going into the second leg. The second leg kicked off at the Lirai Asku Castle, and it was clear from the start that this was not the same Owls team that had won 12 Stellar Division titles. Cednia cruised to a 2-0 victory to advance through to the Semi-Finals. Cup experts Arcticala Inlet survived a fierce two legged battle with Stellar Division leaders Strike to advance to the quarter finals.

SF: The locals fought hard, but the fairy tale would once again end at the Semi Finals stage, as Manolis Makonike and Rhianna Peters proppelled Arcticala Inlet to an unprecedented Seventh Consecutive appearance in the Vilitan Cup final. The undeniable domestic cup-experts would be clear favorites to lift the cup once again, after Irougil FC shut down Cednia Beach to come away with a 2-1 victory and their own ticket to the final, a rematch of the Season 14 final that Arcticala Inlet won 2-1.

Final: For the seventh consecutive season, Arcticala Inlet stepped out onto the pitch for the final of the Vilitan Cup, although they would have to do so without Vilitan Under-21 protege Julian Lisbie. Turori's Linoi Niabula took the captains armband as Inlet fielded a star-studded lineup including Syku Lyku-Agbayani, Rhianna Peters and Derry Colgan. Their opponents were much less recognizable, a team full of locals and amateurs, Irougil FC was hot off their championship in the Declasse and looking to add to their trophy case once more. Surprisingly, it was Irougil who had the first chance of the game, but the shot did not trouble Gavin Thornley in the Arcticala net. Arcticala finally found their place 15 minutes in and it was Lyku-Agbayani who converted to give the Stellar Division side the 1-0 lead into the half. Irougil, however looked right at home at the Tivali-Ring Stadium and had many chances to net the equalizer as play continued. But after a misplayed pass, Arcticala Inlet earned the corner that Rhianna Peters was waiting for, as the Cockbill Streetan headed home to double the lead for Inlet. Irougil continued to press and were able to take many shots, none of which were on target. The declasse side controlled much of the offensive action in the second half, and got one back in the 90th minute, but in the end their inability to finish cost them as time ran out and Arcticala Inlet celebrated their record 6th Vilitan Cup, and fifth in seven seasons. Arcticala Inlet 2-1 Irougil

Vilitan Cup Top Goalscorers::

# Player Team App. Goals
1st Manolis Makunike Arcticala Inlet 9 4
--- Ippolit Adjei Cednia Beach 4 4
--- Tika Massa Cednia Beach 8 4
4th Julian Lisbie Arcticala Inlet 8 3
--- Iñaki Soler Strike 6 3
--- Rhianna Peters Arcticala Inlet 9 3

Vilitan Cup Performance Ratings (Out of 10)::
# Player Team App. Rating
1st Chris Hutton Marine Coast 3 8.00
2nd Jaloey Afrikka Marine Coast 3 7.67
--- Derry Colgan Arcticala Inlet 6 7.67
--- Iñaki Soler Strike 6 7.67
5th Jonjo Hulyer Marine Coast 5 7.60
6th Vorrece Peltier Cednia Beach 7 7.57
7th Alejandro Vantrease Yeaddin Owls 6 7.50
8th Tanner Nerni Cednia Beach 7 7.43

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Postseason Realignment & Transfers

After being historically one of the most consistent non-league teams in the Vilitan Cup, with five appearances in the knockout stage, the Turoki Tide were officially invited into the Vilitan League, Declasse Division to replace Inland Rovers who were relegated in their first attempt at league play. Joining the Tide in the declasse in Season 19 will be Alikki-Corra. One of the founding teams of the Stellar Division, Alikki-Corra spent four seasons in the Stellar Division before a plummet into mediocracy sent them into the amateur ranks. With the recent relegation of Tivali City, the closest remaining league team to the capital city, It was no surprisewhen the Football Association extended the second Declase invitation to the capital team themselves.

As the season came to a close, teams once again opened up the checkbooks and no one made more moves than the champions themselves, Strike FC. After an embarrassing title defense, Cednia Beach decided to ring wholesale changes, which saw four players depart for Strike. Looking to build up their attack, Strike acquired the player tipped to be the next Callum Banda, 19 year old Tika Massa and his experienced Cednia strike partner Ippolit Adjei. The dealings between the clubs did not stop there, however, as Strike returned to sign Foreign Midfielder of the Year, Starblaydia's Surachai Buathiang and Vilitan National Defender Andrea Lamberti. With Kaze Progressan captain Minu Borvel clearly aging, Strike moved to solidify their backline by acquiring highly rated Cockbill Street defender O'Neill Nerderburgh from Arcticala Inlet and Mavaloiao's Kagiso Alfieri-Molali to set their lineup for the new season.

Cednia Beach also offloaded defenders Niccolo Mazzeo and Vite Makose to FC Almintora and Arcticala Inlet, respectively, before Milauo Slietah opened up and started making his own signings. Slietah started big signing Defend er of the Year, Audioslavia's Taurxa Jeroen for a considerable sum from the Yeaddin Owls. Cednia then moved to sign defender Petros Alfieri, a long time servant of Marine Coast United, and the Gaian Ascendancy forward N'Buta Kerensky from relegated Lopinka.

After an impressive season at Turoki United, Spruitlands Tristan Verelst made the swap to ultra-defensive Makosile where he will be the look to support the Stellar Division's best defense from the best seat in the house. The biggest headlines were made by Arcticala Inlet, who dumped their entire Vilitan Cup payout on 19 year old Turorian future star Lennie Lavine. The striker, who moved to Yeaddin from Kionao before season 17, attracted what is unofficially the highest transfer fee ever paid for a full Turorian International. After a midseason transfer to Marine Coast United, Jaloey Afrikka once again decided to find a new home moving to Declasse side Terrarokka Spirit. It is a record 14th transfer for Afrikka in his 18 season career which Started at Jlinal Cove. Afrikka then moved to Eastal Lunar, before transfers to Marine Coast United, back to Jlinal Cove, then Turoki Isle and back to Jlinal Cove before spending three seasons at Strike, and then returning to Jlinal Cove. In Season 14 Afrikka made his move to Yeaddin where he helped the club to the title before moving to Inland Peaks, Jlinal Cove, back to Inland Peaks, then Marine Coast United and finally now with Terrarokka Spirit.

Players Eligible to Assume Local Passport & Eligibility:
(In Order to assume Vilitan or Turorian Nationality, A player must spend 5 seasons with residence in the nation, and their Original passport must be from a nation non-existant or without and organized Football Association)

Turori

Emory Artice - 23 - D RC - South Osettia (Kionao Locals, Cednia Beach)
Loala Saenu - 27 - D RLC - Melmond (Turoki Isle, Cednia Beach, Kionao Locals)
Dave Wilmette - 29 - FC - Legalese (Liguon Valley(1), FC Almintora(4))

Vilita

Shelton - 27- GK - Giant Zucchni ( Turoki Isle, Tivali City, Arcticala Inlet)

Reputable Coaches and Assistant in Vilita & Turori:

-Stellar Division-

Arcticala Inlet: Callum Banda
Cednia Beach: Alexander Ostling
Eastal Lunar: (Assistant: Mauro Baraza)
FC Almintora: Serge DuPont (Assistant: Giannis Berisha)
Inland Peaks FC: Calaesa Mitaroka
Jlinal Cove FC: Bryan 'Pop' Duiker
Kiiarana City: Simeone Di Bradini
Lopinka: Doug Freech
Makosile: Lorenzo Abellan (Assistant: Yabaiy Tbaiao)
Marine Coast: Jurgen Ramzi (Assistants: Rory Issah, Elekim Cairns, Sibusiso Azaiez)
Mavaloaio: Massimo Corsi
Strike: Santo Kecker
Turoki Isle: Umberto Melli (Assistant: Musa Nikiema)
Turoki United: Claus Mengarte
Yeaddin Owls: Kenter Surf (Assistants: Matteo Ollirg, Danilo Liguori, Jan Christiansen, Nicolo Alicicco, Nigel Chapman)

-Declasse Division-

Kionao Locals: (Assistant: G.Q. Disterfred)
Liguon Valley: Mark Price (Assistant: Lai Otieno)
Lonngeylin City: (Assistant: German Salomon)
Mavaloiao FC: Massimo Corsi
Morata Valley: Jeremie Emeka
Nusira-Lionta: Ricky Fike
Rammsissil: Lorenzo Mumamba
Terrarokka Spirit: Marasent Sioane
Tivali City: Hluali Mijatos

-Non-Leagues-

Jlinal Wanderers: Naurew Narkena
Lonngeylin United: David Leacock

-Unattached-

Giacomo Adika (43)
Enzo Ahat (42)
Jonathon Baledrokadroka (41)
Mauritus Banda (51)
Rieux d'Arderer (40)
Cartie Chiiata (64)
Christian Dogbe (44)
Baron O'Toole (48)
Jonathon Stott (41)
Jim Vella (42)

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-Former National Players Key-

Vilita - Turori - Starblaydia - Liverpool England - Kingsford

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Squornshelous

21-07-2005, 04:06

SPL Transfer News

Three Premier League teams looked to Turori for talent to help them through the upcoming season. All were middle of the pack teams looking to be contenders for some hardware this year.

KF Santraginus bolsters its back four with defender Raoibn Olioab, spending 8 million Squornshelan Credits (14.5 million USD) on the national team player. Santraginus was one of the worst premier league teams last year when it came to goals allowed, and only their high powered attack kept them in 6th place in the league. With Squornshelan nationals Jorge Perez and Antonio Venegas in midfield, Santraginus will be nipping at the heels of last year's top five.

Goalkeeper Moia liaboi was on the minds of Traal Athletics's management. Poor play in net was one of the clubs weaknesses in a tenth place finish last season, and they will improve vastly with this 10 million Credit (18 million USD) transfer. Moia will be worth every penny of it. Traal, who somehow managed to climb to a fourth place finish in the Squornschale cup, will be looking to win it all this time around. Squornshelan national team midfielder Andreas Smitz, who almost single handedly lead the club through last year's heroics, will finally have some quality help.

Chalesm FK, the premier league's 8th place team last year, have made a move to fix their low goal scoring numbers. They aquired forward Koiba Uviava for 8 million Squornshelan Credits (14.5 million USD). This offensive threat will compliment the veteran Georges Lemarque, who anchors the defense for Chalesm.

Starblaydia

21-07-2005, 15:51

Liga_Starblaydia_Season_5 (http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/Liga_Starblaydia_Season_5) has now been posted, so attention please to anyone who cares about it :D

Starblaydia

21-07-2005, 19:05

Liga Starblaydia Goes Shopping
Teams 'Cherry' Pick Turori Squad

Jhanna City (http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/Jhanna_City) Manager and former Starblaydi International Steve Owens continues to build his squad around Itechton Matranga (http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/Itechton_Matranga) with two female signings before the start of Season Six - that's right, Liga Starblaydia will have its first Women players on the pitch ever. There's Dwarves and Druidans and all sorts, so why not women? If they're good enough, they're in.

Turorian midfielder Martiia Rawaii, 27 and Starblaydia's first female player Cherry Garcia (http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/Cherry_Garcia), 18 have both signed deals to play in the blue-and-white at the Jader Barbahlo Stadium, making a midfield to make other teams laugh or quake in their boots, depending on if they read the sporting press or not. Replica shirt sales with the new 'Rawaii' and 'Garcia' names and numbers on the back will surely cover the cost of Garcia's transfer from the Starlight Hammers womens' team and the signing-on fee for Rawaii.

Montepool Waves (http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/Montepool_Waves) also got themselves a new player from Turori, 28 year-old forward Jutar Ranaso, who will be linking up with Britannican international David Bond. Hopefully as good a striker as John Pompey was in his prime, Pompey's retirement has left a large Number Nine-shaped hole in the Montepool attack which Ranaso has been given a rather-large signing-on fee to fill, to make sure no other club spirited him away from under their noses.

Hecia FC (http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/Hecia#The_Football_Club) are the third final of the Starblaydi teams to profit from Turorian talent, signing Ialb Iaou, 27, to aid their defence alongside Starblaydi Armand Gianunzio and Britannican Rob Talon. Hecia's drive back up to the higher echelons of the Liga has stalled without adequate defenders, so now they can push on for a top-five place.

Bedistan

21-07-2005, 19:32

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Premier League teams add Turorians in wake of 2078 season

Three previously-unattached Turorian players have been snapped up by needy Bedistan Premier League teams in an effort to bolster their squads for the 2079 season. Defender Maratima Tareak has been signed by South Coast United, midfielder Martiia Vluka will be playing for Jervis FC, and midfielder Raso Morre makes his new home the ground of the San Diego Iguanas. All were free transfers, as none of the three were playing for any club beforehand.

"It's free talent, and good talent, too," said South Coast's manager. "Turori is one of the best places you can pick up new players from, and I'm quite certain the fans will love Maratima and that he will be a great asset in our neverending quest for the title."

Spruitland

21-07-2005, 19:44

Spruitland First Division team FC Bazaar have announced the signing of Legalese/Turorian defensive midfielder Mikel for an undisclosed amount, but one that is rumored to be pretty close to the team’s entire transfer/signing bonus budget.

With this, FC Bazaar hopes to give themselves a better chance of staying in the First Division, after spending Season 4 in the Second Division. They won the Second Division title to immediately re-promote, but the battle for promotion was close enough to make it quite obvious the squad needs strengthening if they want to avoid a swift return to Second.

25 year old Mikel is expected to feature heavily in the FC Bazaar squad, though whether spending the entire budget on a defensive midfielder – even an experienced one – is a great idea will have to remain to be seen.

Rejistania

21-07-2005, 22:50

H1SR-Update

The H1SR season was even more defensive than the previous ones. Maybe the blue-shiniing orbs in the stadia or the constant presence of monks in the stadium caused that. Strikers are the players, with the least prestigue in Rejistania.

Divisasi Omeh Pts W D L GF:GA GD
1. Sikane Sekhika 109 22 9 3 27:3 24
2. Hetkali Divensi 106 19 15 0 29:0 29
3. Mikedi Omeh 99 17 14 3 23:5 18
4. Hetlasane Hetkali 99 17 14 3 18:3 15
5. Hetkali Junis 95 16 13 5 23:7 16
6. Soru Simu 90 12 20 2 13:3 10
7. Sikane Salan 83 10 19 5 16:8 8
8. Harari Ynu 82 12 12 10 13:13 0
9. Mikedi Veran 77 8 19 7 14:12 2
10. Harari Kamex 73 8 15 11 13:15 -2
11. Venike Kalesa Kaletri 69 5 20 9 6:14 -8
12. Soru Kaletri 63 4 17 13 5:16 -11
13. Soru Salan 60 2 20 12 3:17 -14
14. Taliki Tihrara'ny 60 3 17 14 4:19 -15
15. Namyda Nanti 58 2 18 14 4:15 -11
16. Mimyje Ynu 56 2 16 16 2:20 -18
17. Soru Kamex-Kimi 54 1 17 16 2:22 -20
18. Takudiha Veran 51 0 17 17 3:26 -23
Divisasi Kamex Pts W D L GF:GA GD
1. Hades Lavamje 103 18 15 1 24:1 23
2. Riandu Kimi 102 17 17 0 21:2 19
3. Myju Kaletri 96 16 14 4 24:5 19
4. Matix Omeh 96 15 17 2 21:2 19
5. Karela lines 96 15 17 2 17:3 14
6. Sen-La-Sa~o Relekhati 87 11 20 3 11:3 8
7. Matix Ynu 83 11 16 7 16:9 7
8. Hanin Sekhika 81 8 23 3 12:5 7
9. Riandu Redy 73 7 18 9 8:10 -2
10. Kalimnintan Veran 69 6 17 11 8:13 -5
11. Desnike Sekhika 66 6 14 14 7:19 -12
12. Maiju Makin 65 3 22 9 5:16 -11
13. Matix Veran 64 2 24 8 3:13 -10
14. KaMaRi Kaletri 63 3 20 11 5:18 -13
15. KaMaRi Kali Xentira Sekhika 63 6 11 17 6:20 -14
16. Xykianara Ynu-Lines 59 3 16 15 4:17 -13
17. Nunave Sekhika 54 1 17 16 2:19 -17
18. In-Jan-Mik Lines 52 0 18 16 1:20 -19
Divisasi Veran Pts W D L GF:GA GD
1. Jinhes Junis 108 20 14 0 25:1 24
2. Ihiri Relekhati 103 18 15 1 26:2 24
3. Kalisimu Salan 92 14 16 4 19:7 12
4. Jinhes Lines 92 15 13 6 19:9 10
5. Ihiri Sekhika 91 14 15 5 18:6 12
6. Inaril Redy 91 14 15 5 18:7 11
7. Siril Salan 86 13 13 8 17:12 5
8. Kalisimu Kaletri 81 9 20 5 14:6 8
9. Ihiri Veran 73 6 21 7 10:7 3
10. Sike kaletri 72 7 17 10 8:11 -3
11. Miral Kimi 71 6 19 9 7:12 -5
12. Jesejil Lines 64 3 21 10 3:14 -11
13. Sike Veran 62 1 25 8 1:8 -7
14. Rilakil Veran 62 3 19 12 3:20 -17
15. Miral Junis-Omeh 58 2 18 14 2:17 -15
16. Inkatil Lines 58 2 18 14 2:20 -18
17. Inkatil Redy 57 2 17 15 2:18 -16
18. I Jesejil Kaletri 52 0 18 16 0:17 -17
Divisasi Lines Pts W D L GF:GA GD
1. Najajara Ynu 104 18 16 0 27:0 27
2. Jara~ove Lines 100 17 15 2 23:3 20
3. Niadi Xalki 95 14 19 1 18:2 16
4. Vaje~n Sekhika 94 14 18 2 21:4 17
5. Na~ovi Nanti 92 13 19 2 19:4 15
6. Sijitalatirikimidateme Xkora 86 12 16 6 15:6 9
7. Na~ovi Sekhika 82 10 18 6 17:9 8
8. Niadi Junis 80 10 16 8 17:9 8
9. Nita~eda Ynu 75 7 20 7 9:9 0
10. Niadi Veran 75 8 17 9 13:17 -4
11. Najajara Omeh 70 7 15 12 9:17 -8
12. Sijitalatirikimidateme-Inanakasesyja Ines 67 3 24 7 3:11 -8
13. Vaje~n Viki 66 4 20 10 4:11 -7
14. Mirare Nanti 65 3 22 9 5:11 -6
15. Taki~l Redy 63 4 17 13 4:17 -13
16. Na~ovi Nijare 55 2 15 17 2:25 -23
17. Hi~llika Hetaki 53 1 16 17 1:28 -27
18. Nami~ndi Kimi 50 1 13 20 1:25 -24

Divisasi Omeh
The renamed Hetkali Hetaki failed to reach the league title. Divensi and sikane Sekhika had the same amount of goals on the 33rd matchday, but then Sikane Sekhika won 1:0 over Tihrara'ny while Divensi lost against the newly-relegated Namyda Nanti. Fortunately, the still qualify for the XVSR.

Divisasi Kamex
Old glory finishes first. Hades Lavamje won another season in the H1SR. Hades by this remains the most successful Divisasi simu/kamex team. Directly after them finished a team, no one had in their calculations: Riandu Kimi, The white-yellow team reached the XVSR for the first time in club history. Karela Lines however was a clear disapointment. This however shows that the H1SR is still pretty uninfluenced by temple-politics.

Divisasi Veran
jinhes Junis was the big winner of this season, their stats speak for themselves that is, why I will keep quiet about them. Inkatil Lines had much bad luck in the season: haunted by injuries and losses happening at home, they decided for the obvious - they did not fire the coach but called an excorcist. It seemed to help since they finished just 1 point above the H2SR-relegation.

Divisasi Lines
Neither Najajara Ynu winning the divisasi 2 days before the end of the season nor Vaje~n being suboptimal or Jara~ove qualifying is the big surprise here. The big surprise is in the 12th position and has a name, which makes opponents despair: Sijitalatirikimidateme-Inanakasesyja Ines or for short: "SiIn I". The Yoyos from seleke finished not on a low relegation spot but held their league with ease.

The XVSR
Quarterfinals:
Sikane Sekhika 0 Riandu Kimi 2
Hades Lavamje 0 Hetkali Divensi 1
Jinhes Junis 1 Jara~ove Lines 0
Ihiri Relekhati 1 Najajara Ynu 1 AET: 1:1 APK: 6:7

Ihiri Relekhati could only be defeated in sudden death penalties. Also the match between Hetkali and Hanin-Desnike, replay of the times when there still was a divisasi simu, was a close match and nearly went to extra-time. A goal in the 90+2nd minute in a desperate Divensi counter brought Team Belmore the victory.

Semifinals:
Riandu Kimi 0 Hetkali Divensi 2
Jinhes Junis 2 Najajara Ynu 1

Riandu was happy to have made it so far, but in the Estadije Ines Kalisimu Salan, their luck ran out. Divensi clearly dominated the team and defeated them 2:0. N'jara, as they are called in the south of Rejistania, lost in a 3 goal thriller against a very skilled and probably more lucky Jinhes Junis side.

Final:
Hetkali Divensi 0 Jinhes Junis 0 AET: 1:0

The finals are no longer prestigous battles between one nanti or even one city as they used to be before the XVSR was introduced and the nanti simu split. They are now rather matches between two teams which were in an indirect rivalry for a while and always are in different cultures. That has the big advantage that hooligan crime was lowered but the disadvantage that the final is no longer a derby like it used to be.
Defense wins matches - and championships. A corner-kick of Xink~hit Sali and the the header of Kansu Kynsu, the son of Laksu Kynsu, caused Hetkali go ahead and insane.

Bedistan

22-07-2005, 01:30

The Bedistan Premier League 2078 report (http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/Bedistan_Premier_League%2C_2078_season) has decided to go all fancy-schmancy on the wiki, in a Starblaydi stylee. New features include: Full Bedistani Cup results from all rounds
The return of the foreigner reports missing from last season
Top goalscorer list
Detailed transfer news, including transfers confined to within BedistanSo go check it out! (http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/Bedistan_Premier_League%2C_2078_season)

Squornshelous

22-07-2005, 03:35

OOC: Just so everyone knows...

The LFA has moved rather slowly but has managed to sign three of the four remaining free Tuorians:
Raoibn Olioab (19 - M)
Koiba Uviava (20 - F)
Moia liaboi (19 - GK)

Where they will go is a mystery but many are looking toward Premier League squads...

those three players have already been aquired by Squornshelan sides. Sorry. Unfortunately, that means that now, all ten of the players that were unattatched have now been signed by a club, as the last one went with a team from Spruitland.

The Lowland Clans

23-07-2005, 23:14

GRAHAM CITY SUN - SPORTS
Allied States Premiership and League Championship Run First Season After Re-establishment

ASFA Commissioner Terry Fleury was on hand today to distribute league wide awards at huge celebration today at the All Star Game, where fans were treated to a marvelous display of skill and talent. The festivities brought more than five million people to the captiol, Graham City. The Allied States Premiership Champions Okehampton Citizen manager Gary Johnson accepted manager of the year, after taking what was a mediocre squad and transforming it through it's four years outside of professional club and transforming it to a true team, where only they are truely more than the sum of their parts. In the League Championship, Manager of the Year Richard McKay took former expansion club Heartland Central and brought them not only the League Championship trophy, but a well earned promotion to the Premier League. Also, Terry Fleury announced that foreigners will be allowed to play professionally, but many experts wonder how much of an effect this will have, considering the clubs typical favoritism towards native palyers.

Premiership Season Report

The big story this year in the Premiership was the Okehampton Citizen. Armed with a System Karela style of play, plus an world-class line of defenders, led to them giving up only 20 goals in 30 games this season. Captain Yuri Junavovich credited keeper Allan Devore and his midfielders for bailing his defence out of many mistakes and keeping them from handling to much action every night.

Grand Captiva continued their success from the last season of the Premiership, finishing second just scant points behind the Citizen. Many of the teams Kingsfordian fans were anxious after an abandonment by star players Thomas Gallagher and Kassius Ulessi among other to play for other teams across the Allied States. But Captiva manager Henry Uther pulled together a team of hungry youngsters and should succeed in many years to come.

While rivals Highlanders finished third amongst great fanfare, storied club Graham City FC finished a humiliating twlefth. Manager Vella Papov was fired at the end of the season, with owner Kellen Miller citing only nine wins to fourteen losses along with a horrible midfield that left the defence a huge burden of unending pressure during quite a few games this season. They will be shopping for an entirely new midfield, plus a new manager. Rumors have it that they are in discussion with an unnamed Vilitan manager along with Turori midfielder Martiia Vluka.

Permiership Standings
Region 1 Pts W D L GF:GA GD
1. Okehampton Citizen 54 15 9 6 35:20 15
2. Grand Captiva 52 14 10 6 35:23 12
3. Highlanders 50 12 14 4 43:28 15
4. Glasgow United 49 13 10 7 37:28 9
5. Limassol United 46 12 10 8 33:29 4
6. Kolossi Fields 45 12 9 9 38:34 4
7. Alston Muhens 43 11 10 9 28:26 2
8. Northampton FC 42 12 6 12 33:32 1
9. Milford Wanderers 40 11 7 12 33:29 4
10. Liverpool City 39 10 9 11 32:31 1
11. Leeds Forrest 39 10 9 11 23:26 -3
12. Graham City FC 34 9 7 14 29:37 -8
13. Edinbrough Rovers 33 8 9 13 26:40 -14
14. Belgrad West 29 6 11 13 31:37 -6
15. Cork Rangers 26 5 11 14 27:38 -11
16. Beaubien Frontier 23 4 11 15 23:48 -25

League Championship Season Report

As mentioned, Heatland Central were the big success story of the League Championship, easily taking the Championship trophy home with them this season. The key, according to Richard McKay, was the balanced attack and defence, along with an especially stong midfield with excellent stamina that allowed Heartland to control many games in the final minutes. Take the game against fellow promotee Sheppard's Well in Week 18. Tied 1-1 deep into the final minutes, midfielders Gregory Jemjken and Uro Titalis where able to keep feeding the ball to the strikers after endless dumps to the midfield. Such clean cycling allowed Heartland to get a goal in the 20th minute, taking the game.

Thessolaniki Forrest and the Beaubien Coast Chanticleers both managed to improve vastly over the last season the Premiership was in season. Both bottom scrapers, they were able to over come this thanks to key youth programs that produced players such as Darran Kester for Forrest, whose rumored to be wanting a ticket out, and Theorn MacKlear for the Chanticleers. Both managers are looking forward to next season and improving on their teams again.

Region 2 Pts W D L GF:GA GD
1. Heartland Central 54 15 9 6 36:24 12
2. Nicosia City 51 13 12 5 37:25 12
3. Sheppards Well 50 14 8 8 27:18 9
4. Bolton Abbey 48 12 12 6 29:21 8
5. Athens Rovers 44 11 11 8 35:31 4
6. Tirana City 44 12 8 10 31:27 4
7. Thessolaniki Forrest 41 11 8 11 30:30 0
8. Beaubien Coast Chanticleers 38 9 11 10 32:33 -1
9. Dublin Clovers 37 8 13 9 29:35 -6
10. Sheffield Wolves 36 9 9 12 36:36 0
11. Skopje FC 36 8 12 10 23:29 -6
12. Gunley Wanderers 35 9 8 13 24:28 -4
13. Neilston Village 35 9 8 13 24:29 -5
14. Tanpa Rangers 34 7 13 10 25:30 -5
15. Corinth Central 33 9 6 15 22:27 -5
16.Valdejmekn 26 6 8 16 23:40 -17

Relegation Round Results
The Allied States Club Football uses a relegation round to determine who will advance to the Premiership or be relegated to the League Championship. Each team plays one match against every other team on neutral ground, usually in a Premiership stadium. This year, two incredibly hot Championship teams, Heartland and Sheppard's Well were on the loose against the struggling bottom three of the Premiership. Heartland and Sheppard's Well advanced easily, while Belgrad West, a team that has struggled in recent years, barely managed to hang on to it's Premiership spot. Nicosia City was incredibly dissapointed at their last game, where they neaded a victory over Heartland Central in order to advance, but Heartland needed only the 0-0 draw that they got to advance. Cork Rangers and Beaubien Frontier will both be relegated to take their place in the League Championship.

Pts W D L GF:GA GD
1. Sheppards Well 8 2 2 1 3:1 2
2. Heartland Central 8 2 2 1 2:1 1
3. Belgrad West 7 1 4 0 2:1 1
4. Nicosia City 7 1 4 0 1:0 1
5. Cork Rangers 6 1 3 1 5:3 2
6.Beaubien Frontier 1 0 1 4 3:10 -7

Top Performers – Permiership
Scoring
1.Gary Park – Highlanders, 14 - ST
2.Rich Blythe – Highlanders, 12 - ST
3.Westly Stjepan – Grand Captiva, 12 - MF
4.Keefe Lavrentios – Okehampton Citizen, 11 - RW
5.Iason Spyridon – Kolossi Fields, 11 - ST

Shots on Goal
1.Gary Park – Highlanders, 31 - ST
2.Westly Stjepan – Grand Captiva, 30 - MF
3.Aleksander Kostandin – Glasgow United, 27 - LW
4.Dimitrije Luka – Belgrad West, 24 - ST
5.Iason Spyridon – Kolossi Fields, 20 - ST

Assists
1.Westley Stjepan – Grand Captiva, 20 – MF
2.Jozef Gregor – Belgrad West, 16 – MF
3.Aneirin Aindrea – Limassol United, 15 – MF
4.Alister Carbry – Highlanders, 14 – MF
5.Duncan Garret – Graham City FC, 12 – MF

Yellow Cards Received
1.Wynn Brack – Alston Muhens, 8 – CD
2.Bojan Vasil – Endibrough Rovers, 7 – LWB
3.Idirs Cadell – Liverpool City, 7 – MF
4.Carson Lindsay – Glasgow United, 6 – CD
5.Vlasis Spiros – Limassol United, 5 – RWB

Top Performers – League Championship
Scoring
1.Yianni Akakios – Heartland Central, 15 – ST
2.Borislav Jurij – Nicosia City, 14 – ST
3.Anitman Tecumseh – Sheffield Wolves, 11 – ST
4.Tomislav Viko – Valdejmekn, 10 – MF
5.Vyncynte Triztan – Dublin Clovers, 10 – LW

Shots on Goal
1.Yianni Akakios – Heartland Central, 32 – ST
2.Tomislav Viko – Valdejmekn, 29 – MF
3.Borislav Jurij – Nicosia City, 26 – ST
4.Ethan Roydon – Bolton Abbey, 23 – LW
5.Ryley Cori – Sheffield Wolver, 22 – RW

Assists
1.Korey Parker – Bolton Abbey, 20 – MF
2.Vyncynte Triztan – Dublin Clovers, 19 – LW
3.Obrad Tinek – Heartland Central, 17 – MF
4.Bostjan Karel – Beaubien Coast Chanticleers, 15 – MF
5.Tomislav Viko – Valdejmekn, 13 - MF

Yellow Cards Received
1.Colbert Winston – Gunley Wanderers, 10 – CD
2.Aston Gorden – Bolton Abeey, 8 – LWB
3.Keith Yaron – Skopje FC, 7 – MF
4.Thanos Pantheras – Athens Rovers, 6 – ST
5.Mateja Vuk – Nicosia City, 5 – CD

Premiership Awards
Best Wing Back goes to: Bojan Vasil, Edinbrough Rovers

Best Central Defender goes to: Carson Lindsay, Glasgow United

Best Midfielder goes to: Jozef Gregor, Belgrad West

Best Winger goes to: Keefe Lavrentios, Okehampton Citizen

Best Striker goes to: Gary Park, Highlanders

Best Keeper goes to: Dylan Hughes, Okehampton Citizen

Most Valuable Player of the Year goes to: Westley Stjepan, Grand Captiva

Manager of the Year goes to: Gary Johnson, Okehampton Citizen

Premiership All-Star Team
Manager: Gary Johnson
Formation: 3-4-3
* denotes starters
C denotes Captain
Strikers
12 – Gary Park, Highlangers *
5 – Rich Blythe, Highlanders *
10 – Iason Spyridon, Kolossi Fields *
4 – Quentin Porter, Okehampton Citizen
9 – Leighton Buntain, Liverpool City
Midfielders
13 – Westley Stjepan, Grand Captiva * C
6 – Jozef Gregor, Belgrad West *
18 – Aneiran Aindrea, Limassol United
7 – Alister Carbry, Highlanders
11 – Duncan Garret, Graham City FC
Wingers
3 – Keefe Lavrentios, Okehampton Citizen *
2 – Aleksander Kostandin, Glasgow United*
14 – Ray Jerold, Alston Muhens
19 – Henrik Kiril, Milford Wanderers
Central Defenders
23 – Carson Lindsay, Glasgow United *
21 – Hosea Apagios, Leeds Forrest *
33 – Nikias Asklepiades, Limassol United
26 – Dragoslav Yuka, Graham City FC
Wing backs
40 – Vlasis Spiros, Limassol United *
20 – Bojan Vasil, Edinbrough Rovers *
25 – Shae Gareth, Grand Captiva
24 – Zacariah Garnet, Liverpool City
Keepers
0 - Dylan Hughes, Okehampton Citizen *
99 – Darren Elliot, Grand Capitva

League Championship Awards
Best Wing Back goes to: Ariston Pantaleon, Sheppard's Well

Best Central Defender goes to: Kip O'Shea, Sheppard's Well

Best Midfielder goes to: Korey Parker, Bolton Abbey

Best Winger goes to: Dajman Andrej, Athens Rovers

Best Striker goes to: Borislav Jurij, Nicosia City

Best Keeper goes to: Euphranor Gregoris, Sheppard's Well

Most Valuable Player of the Year goes to: Yianni Akakios, Heartland Central

Manager of the Year goes to: Richward McKay, Heartland Central

Premiership All-Star Team
Manager: Richard McKay
Formation: 2-3-5
* denotes starters
C denotes Captain
Strikers
3 – Yianni Akakios, Heartland Central * C
14 – Borislav Jurij, Nicosia City *
6 – Tomislav Viko, Valdejmekn
7 – Laurence Sheaghdha, Beaubiem Coast Chanticleers
Midfielders
1 – Korey Parker, Bolton Abbey *
9 – Obrad Tinek, Heartland Central
8 – Bostjan Karel, Beaubien Coast Chanticleers
Wingers
11 – Dakman Andrej, Athens Rovers *
12 – Vyncynte Triztan, Dublin Clovers *
10 – Valdimir Aleksandar, Thessolaniki Forrest
22 – Petros Aristodemos, Corinth Central
Central Defenders
32 – Kip O'Shea, Sheppard's Well *
93 – Clint Stacey, Sheppard's Well *
50 – Hank Deon, Sheppard's Well *
17 – Jamie Lyndsay, Bolton Abbey
18 – Terrence Josiah, Bolton Abbey
Wing backs
5 – Ariston Pantaleon, Sheppard's Well *
2 – Secundus Carpusl, Athens Rovers *
29 – Jayden Woods, Skopje FC
24 – Sergi Vitaly, Sheffield Wolves
Keepers
1 – Euphranor Gregoris, Sheppard's Well
0 – Anton Deberensky, Bolton Abbey

Open Management Positions – Apply in Thread or through Telegram
Graham City FC
Belgrad West
Alston Muhens
Neilston Village
Beaubien Frontier
Valdejmekn
Tanpa Rangers

Players On Transfer Market – Apply in Thread or through Telegram
Tomislav Viko – Starting Midfielder for Valdejmekn, looking for a leading role in the midfield
Petros Aristodemos – Starting Winger for Corinth Central, looking for a substitute roll on a highly successful team
Dragoslav Yuka – Starting Central Defender for Graham City FC, looking for any role on a mid-table team
Henrik Kiril – Starting Winger for Milford Wanderers, looking for more money on a hihg profile team
Duncan Garret – Starting Midfielder for Graham City FC, being shopped around for a low price
Vyncynte Triztan – Starting Winger for Dublin Clovers, looking for starting role on successful and high profile team

Teams Interested in Transfer Market – Apply in Thread or through Telegram
Graham City FC: Looking for an entirely new midfield contingent, willing to pay top dollar
Belgrad West: Looking to pick up cheap youth prospects
Heartland Central: Looking to pick up a high quality midfielder that can lead the team
Valdejmekn: Looking for a mid-quality leader, striker, and keeper
Thessolaniki Forrest: Looking for a player who can put them over the hump at striker and put them on the path for promotion

Liverpool England

24-07-2005, 11:20

FALE to restructure league again
Move shortens season to two years from current four

The Football Association of Liverpool England has decided to restructure its league system again, after complaints from clubs that the current four-year seasons were too long, and that some players played for up to seven clubs per season.

The new format sees the same rules about abandonments and discipline, however the penalties for poor finances are now more severe.

The Premier Division stays at 16 teams, but instead of 4 groups of 4, they will be combined into two groups of eight, with the top two from each group facing each other in the Championship Playoff - which in turn has been reduced from two games per opponent to one. The bottom side from each group will be relegated.

The First and Second Divisions merge to form the Lower Division, which will take in four teams - the Liverpool England Army, Navy, Air Force and Civil Defence Force. Sixteen teams in all, with two groups of eight, from which the two group winners are promoted. No one is relegated.

The Cup, in turn, changes too. The FALE Cup will now have four preliminary rounds before the final sixteen:

Round One: Eight Lower Division teams
Round Two: Remaining Lower Division teams + 4 winners
Round Three: Six Premier Division teams + 6 winners
Round Four: Remaining Premier Division teams + 6 winners
Round Five: Last Sixteen.

Sonaron

24-07-2005, 17:05

Sonaron announces formation of Domestic League

Sonaron Football Federation president Thomson Jacobson announced today the formation of the Sonaron Football League. While the exact location and names of each of the teams is still being determined, Jacobson revealed that the league will begin with two divisions of twelve teams each. Sonaron national team officials welcomed the announcement. According to Coach Raizor, "This league is exactly what Sonaron football needs. Now our local stars can stay within Sonaron to further their training once they complete secondary school. In addition, we may get some international players, which would improve the experience of our local players and help them be even more prepared for international football." Neither team nor federation sources would confirm or deny that the league was formed in response to young phenom Tari Saton expressing desire to travel abroad in order to play football during the year, now that her secondary education is complete.

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Memorandum
To: International Football Presidents
From: Thomson Johnson, President, Sonaron Football Federation
RE: Commencement of Sonaron Football League

The nation of Sonaron is proud to announce that it will be beginning a football league to commence at the beginning of World Cup 24 Qualifying. We will be accepting any interested foreign players--initial assignment of players shall be by draft, and any players seeking to enter must be currently not under contract. Contracts will be awarded to the players by the teams, terms to be negotiated after the draft. The draft will be occuring two months from the date of this memo.

(OOC: If you have any players you'd like to place in my league, please TG me the name, age, and natural position--Forward, MF, Defense. Also, I could probably use a few people who would be willing to help me run the draft on IRC, so that I'm not drafting for all twenty-four teams.)

Chicanada

25-07-2005, 05:49

CFA Reports
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1926 Final Report

Liga A Season

Pts W D L GF:GA GD
C. Mission 82 25 7 6 59:24 35
2. FC Esten 78 24 6 8 61:23 38
3. Saint Croix 78 23 9 6 48:23 25
4. Douala 71 20 11 7 51:29 22
5. Paradiso 69 20 9 9 40:26 14
6. Star Point 62 18 8 12 40:30 10
7. Bishop FC 60 18 6 14 46:37 9
8. Township 59 15 14 9 34:27 7
9. AS Cana 58 15 13 10 48:47 1
10. Verde Mund 57 16 9 13 46:41 5
11. Acadia 47 13 8 17 45:46 -1
12. Ashley 46 12 10 16 35:43 -8
13. Eastentown 45 11 12 15 33:37 -4
14. Evon AC 43 12 7 19 40:49 -9
15. FC Finnegann 41 10 11 17 28:41 -13
16. AC Atens 39 10 9 19 27:40 -13
17. North Coast 29 6 11 21 28:51 -23
R. Northeast 27 4 15 19 32:58 -26
R. Cana West FC 25 5 10 23 23:60 -37
R. AS Bishop County 24 3 15 20 19:51 -32

Barclay Grand Finals
Mission def. AC Atens 2-1
FC Finnegann def. FC Esten 3-0
Saint Croix def. Evon AC 2-1
Eastentown def. Douala 4-0
Paradiso def. Ashley 5-4
Star Point def. Acadia 4-2
Bishop FC def. Verde Mund 3-2
Township 0 AS Cana def. Township 7-1

So AS Cana makes another round, this time defeating the mighty Stallions in the process. Meanwhile nothing major occured, even with the high rate of scoring that happened this time around.

Quaterfinals
Mission def. FC Finnegann 2-1
Saint Croix def. Eastentown 4-3
AS Cana def. Paradiso 2-1
Star Point def. Bishop FC 4-2

AS Cana keeps their streak alive for a change, easily holding off the Watermutts in the process.

Semifinals
AS Cana def. Mission 1-0
Saint Croix def. Star Point 3-2

To the surprise of many, both Mission and Star Point fail to meet in the final. Instead, the Palm and the Impact make their way in away wins towards a surprising final...even if Saint Croix is the third seed.

Finals (@ Southampton)
Saint Croix def. AS Cana 1-0

And with less fanfare than their win over the Strike down in the Southern Sky the Impact stole a goal in the fifteenth minute to pick up a NSFA slot over a squad they hadn't beat this season.

Liga 1 Season

Pts W D L GF:GA GD
C. Grasslands 72 21 9 8 55:33 22
P. Finnen 67 20 7 11 54:32 22
P. AS Risa 66 18 12 8 46:31 15
4. Rosa FC 65 18 11 9 49:34 15
5. Risa FC 60 17 9 12 48:46 2
6. Crossings FC 58 14 16 8 44:30 14
7. Provincetown 58 16 10 12 46:38 8
8. Jaxx United 57 16 9 13 44:37 7
9. FC Livingston 54 15 9 14 32:39 -7
10. Colony North 52 14 10 14 49:46 3
11. FC Dover 48 11 15 12 44:44 0
12. West Coast FC 48 11 15 12 35:39 -4
13. Saint Jean 48 12 12 14 34:38 -4
14. IDEXA 47 12 11 15 45:49 -4
15. Pierre 45 11 12 15 44:41 3
16. Knights Citadel 42 10 12 16 35:49 -14
17. Newcastle 40 10 10 18 43:53 -10
R. FC Zain'aa 38 9 11 18 40:59 -19
R. Cavalier 34 7 13 18 21:49 -28
R. United West 30 7 9 22 31:52 -21

Grasslands, after two years away, wins promotion through a runaway with the Liga. Finnen and ASR has to hold off a strong run by Rosa over the final three matches to win promotion. IDEXA and Provincetown, after not as strong seasons, look to be the favorites to move on. Cavalier, after a excellent 6-1-1 start, collapsed down the stretch and will be heading back to Liga 2.

Liga 2 Season

Pts W D L GF:GA GD
C. Suda FC 74 22 8 8 52:27 25
P. Narobi 65 18 11 9 55:33 22
P. Renault Cana 64 18 10 10 60:40 20
4. AS Eo'asvloap 64 17 13 8 42:23 19
5. Colombo FC 63 16 15 7 52:37 15
6. FC Quebec 63 17 12 9 47:32 15
7. RFC Dayaka 63 17 12 9 44:35 9
8. Southampton City 63 18 9 11 44:36 8
9. FC Eoden 59 16 11 11 47:40 7
10. AC Kingdom 58 16 10 12 47:41 6
11. Kingsington 52 16 4 18 45:50 -5
12. Mogada 50 11 17 10 41:43 -2
13. Avi 46 12 10 16 37:43 -6
14. FC Lyn 45 11 12 15 40:44 -4
15. FC Seaport 42 9 15 14 35:41 -6
16. South Shore 39 9 12 17 36:51 -15
17. Rosa City 34 7 13 18 37:57 -20
R. Norestra 33 7 12 19 26:49 -23
R. Lions Acadia 26 4 14 20 22:53 -31
R. Bulls 21 3 12 23 22:56 -34

Bulls wins a NSCL slot while getting relegated? That takes some skill. The soon-to-be Rangers go with Narobi and Suda back up to Liga 1 with the soon-to-be Victoria Park and a Lions team move down.

Liga 3 Season

Pts W D L GF:GA GD
C. AC Finnen 77 22 11 5 58:27 31
P. Southampton 71 20 11 7 55:32 23
P. Manchester 63 17 12 9 48:42 6
4. Whitney 62 17 11 10 40:27 13
5. Sur Inlet 61 16 13 9 37:35 2
6. Ibrox 59 15 14 9 42:28 14
7. C'jaro Lex 59 17 8 13 48:36 12
8. Hennessy 55 16 7 15 40:39 1
9. Rebel Sur 53 15 8 15 41:41 0
10. Prarieville 52 12 16 10 37:32 5
11. Carlsberg SH 52 12 16 10 39:38 1
12. Norde United 51 14 9 15 38:36 2
13. Cana FC 47 12 11 15 40:43 -3
14. Orleans United 46 12 10 16 36:41 -5
15. Bishop East 46 11 13 14 34:42 -8
16. Swansea 45 12 9 17 34:38 -4
17. Provincetown City 39 9 12 17 36:53 -17
R. Goedi 38 9 11 18 30:39 -9
R. Palazia 37 8 13 17 28:47 -19
R. Suda Colonial 16 3 7 28 23:68 -45

The Aeros get a chance to face their city rivals for a year, as they join AC Finnen and Manchester up. Hennessy and Ibrox look like they could be threats, depending on if they can keep up with the growing bank accounts of the promoted teams.

Conferences Season

Region Nor Pts W D L GF:GA GD
C. Williamsport 65 18 11 9 48:37 11
2. FC Lis 63 17 12 9 44:29 15
3. O'poxz 62 17 11 10 45:37 8
4. J'zao'lopia 61 17 10 11 44:32 12
5. Renault Bordeaux 60 16 12 10 44:36 8
6. Tolouse 59 15 14 9 48:35 13
7. Bulz Jana 59 17 8 13 40:36 4
8. Aston 57 16 9 13 39:36 3
9. Carlsberg 56 15 11 12 36:40 -4
10. Governess Palace 55 15 10 13 45:39 6
11. Birmingham 51 14 9 15 40:42 -2
12. Barclay U 51 13 12 13 38:41 -3
13. Marcelleis 48 12 12 14 32:35 -3
14. UF Narobi 48 12 12 14 31:39 -8
15. Lyon 45 12 9 17 38:41 -3
16. Lions Cape 43 10 13 15 38:37 1
17. Colombo 42 9 15 14 38:44 -6
18. Sfaxien BCF 38 10 8 20 31:47 -16
19. Renault Kingdom 32 4 20 14 27:40 -13
20. L'opa 30 6 12 20 28:51 -23

Region Sur Pts W D L GF:GA GD
C. Arsenal 69 18 15 5 46:25 21
P. Charlton Athletic 63 17 12 9 53:36 17
P. Real Chelsea 61 16 13 9 48:37 11
4. United South 58 16 10 12 39:34 5
5. Renault Fulham 58 16 10 12 43:39 4
6. Stamford Bridge 56 14 14 10 38:30 8
7. Barclay lovejoy 55 16 7 15 44:39 5
8. Villa Prane 54 14 12 12 44:40 4
9. Crossings United 52 13 13 12 36:37 -1
10. Jaxx Central 52 13 13 12 33:36 -3
11. Spears-Kensington 52 14 10 14 46:50 -4
12. AC Loundon 48 10 18 10 39:36 3
13. Chiair East 48 12 12 14 36:39 -3
14. Tolou Athletic 48 12 12 14 30:39 -9
15. Saint George 45 11 12 15 32:41 -9
16. Renault Suda 45 11 12 15 34:45 -11
17. Virgin East 43 10 13 15 37:40 -3
18. LP Sun Devils 40 8 16 14 36:44 -8
19. Fulham 36 7 15 16 31:42 -11
20. Renault Once 32 7 11 20 35:51 -16

Relegation Qualifiers

Pts W D L GF:GA GD
Q. Arsenal 20 5 5 0 11:5 6
Q. Charlton Athletic 17 5 2 3 13:8 5
Q. Real Chelsea 15 4 3 3 8:7 1
4. FC Lis 12 3 3 4 7:11 -4
5. O'poxz 11 3 2 5 8:9 -1
6. Williamsport 6 1 3 6 4:11 -7

Promotional Finals

Real Chelsea v Goedi - Real wins promotion 7-3
Charlton Athletic v Palazia - Charlton wins promotion 3-2
Arsenal v Suda Colonial - Arsenal wins promotion 6-2

In the promotional finals, it was the Conference boys that made their way up, with Real making the most impression on the FA. With all three moving over to the CFU (see below) expect big things from them in the future.

Golden Boot Award

1 Aux Czaos ASBC 19
2 John Poborsky MISS 18
3 Al Hackeit FFCU 16
3 Co Norlind MISS 16
5 Richaerd Dix FCES 15
5 Ancelotti Paulista EVAC 15
7 Rob Bolton STPT 14
8 K'laskxi A'satsn SACR 13
9 Ashon Cole PARA 12
10 Martin Rakin DOUL 11

Squad Renames

What squads are changing names this upcomming season?
- Goedi changes their name in time for relegation to Rapids GFC
- Jza'lopia becomes a easier to pronounce Internation
- Knights Citadel drops the Knights parts next season.
- Norestra moves into the more compfy grounds at Victoria Park
- Renault Cana becomes Rangers as Renault decides to slde off one group.
- Renault Once, in another sale, takes on the home town of Foster starting next year
- South Shore goes by their new sponsors Grand Mariner as they leave Jain for the more prosperous Southampton suburbs

Internationals

Liamist States
Donny Dodd (AC Atens) While most expect Patis to be sold off, many expect Atens to do their damnest to hold onto Dodd, who has a smaller contract. Could see a new version of the Steel built around him.
Vinson Brocchi (Charlton Athletic) Not expected to re-retire after scoring 13 goals for the Athletic. Expected to stay linked with McGee for a couple more.
Roden Ederson (Douala) The Extreme just missed out in locking up a NSCL/FA slot but everyone was impressed with Ederson. But is Ederson happy? Reports are he might want to go to a smaller club where he can get more playing time...Real? Arsenal? One of the Conference sides?
Lutzky Chema (Grasslands) The spark of Grasslands' promotion to Liga A. the 'lands can't quite afford him, so expect the team to sell off players to keep him around for a couple seasons.
Andrew Powell (IDEXA) IDEXA didn't get much playing time with him due to injury and Powell isn't thrilled with the quietness of the Aramour countryside. Rumor has it newbie AFC Dallas could be offering him a contract as a coach rather than a player.
Renny Serge (Provincetown) Serge played some brill game for the Blockade. No word yet on if the Hilles player will be making a second run or heading off to Grasslands.
Ron Fiorese (Saint Croix) SC and Ron had some great moments, but SC needs to balance their books in a hurry if they want to avoid relegation. So expect him to either re-retire or head north...possibly to Internation.
Hugo Blanc (Southampton City) considered a keeper for the Broncos. He's probably not going anywhere.

Bedistan
Konstantinos Patis (AC Atens) The one good thing about ACA's disappointing season, Patis could be a captain, could be heading back to South Coast United or could be a key link for a Bishop FC or Arsenal run next season.
Alan McGee (Charlton Athletic) One key to Charlton's easy promotion. Look for him to stay around for at least another season as Charlton makes a run at the FA as well as the Premiership along with promotion.
Tad Dempsey (Northeast) with the Kodiaks getting relegated, expect them to be interested in dealing Dempsey to Charlton, Atens, Douala or abroad for the right players.

Krytenia
John Poborsky (Mission) One controversal goal discounted away from a Golden Boot Award in his first year. No one is certain if full time coach Loeb Noebi can lock Poborsky down for a longer deal, especially as Star Point and Finnen are wooing him with an upwards of 15 million CP.

Cockbill Street
Bjorn Spearwielder (Mission) Finished 4th on the score chart for the Patriots. In line to become captain should Mission sell off current captain Niam Washington in an expected deal with Charlton Athletic.
Irene Miller (Swans United) Swans U made sure to renew her contract for an additional three years. Her new 4.25 million CP salary offer far exceeds what Hennessy and WFC Esten were expected to pay for the new star of the Liga W.

Druida
Rob Bolton (Star Point) Bolton took advantage of SP's open play to lead the Strike to the FA Cup and a sixth place finish as Captain. Michael Essexon is expected to try and lock up Bolton for a two-year deal before major spenders in Chicanada and abroad get their hands on him.

CFA Re-divides, makes two leagues with a few less teams
The CFA, at the behest of both smaller teams, richer teams, and owners, will be making two leagues to satisfy all the chaos. Teams were allowed to choose to stay in Liga Chicanada or head to the new Chicanada Football Union - and reorganized the Conference lineup to two 12 team groupings. The shift will mean that the new CFU First Division Champs will, along with the Liga A Champs, take automatic Champions League slots, with the Premiership champions (played between the top 3 teams from each of the six main divisions - 18 teams) getting either a CL or NSFA slot while the FA Cup winner and runner up getting NSFA slots.

Of course, should someone win more than one cup, there will be some fun for the final slots.

Of course there's also cash involved, as the CFU will be sponsored by new sportsnet CanalSports in a 400 million CP/year deal. Northern will maintain it's 350 million CP/year deal with Liga and CityTV will keep all rights to the FA Cup and the Premiership. This leaves CanaTV out of the footy hunt for now unless they pick up the Nationwide Conference set.

The newly organized CFU/LigaC as well as Conference National lineups:

Chicanada Football Union

First Division
Arsenal
Ashley
Carlsberg SH
Cavalier
Charlton Athletic
FC Finnegann
Finnen
Grasslands
Hennessy
IDEXA
Rangers
Real Chelsea
Southampton
Southampton City
Stamford Bridge
Victoria Park

Second Division
AC Loundon
AFC Dallas
Cana City
Carlsberg
Fulham
Governess Palace
Ibrox
Internation
Middlesborough County
Orleans United
Provincetown City
Renault Fulham
Spears-Kensington
Swansea
United South
Williamsport

Third Division
Ajaccio AFC
Ashley AFC
Bradford Park
Charlton United
Colchester
Fulham United
LP Sun Devils
National
North Cape Town
Olimpo Fenix
Portsman
Real Star Point
Siena Athletic
Sfaxen BCF
Tolou Athletic
Xanthi FC

Liga Chicanada

Liga A
AC Atens
Acadia
AS Bishop County
AS Cana
AS Risa
Bishop FC
Cana West FC
Crossings FC
Douala
Eastentown
Evon AC
FC Esten
Mission
North Coast
Paradiso
Provincetown
Saint Croix
Star Point
Township
Verde Mund

Liga 1
AC Kingdom
Citadel
Colony North
FC Dover
FC Livingston
FC Lyn
FC Seaport
Jaxx United
Kinsington
Manchester
Narobi
Newcastle
Northeast
Pierre
RFC Dayaka
Risa FC
Rosa FC
Saint Jean
Suda FC
West Coast FC

Liga 2
AC Finnen
AS E'oasvloap
Barclay U
Bishop East
Cana FC
C'jaro Lex
Colombo FC
Crossings United
FC Eoden
FC Quebec
FC Zain'aa
Grand Mariner
Lions Acadia
Norde United
Palazia
Prarieville
Rebel Sur
Rosa City
Sur Inlet
United West

Nationwide Conference

Conference A
Bainsfiel
Barclay Lovejoy
Barnett
Birmingham
Bulls
Carlisle
Foster
Hornchurch
Marcelleis
Rapids GFC
Renault Suda
Saint George

[b]Conference B[b]
Aramour FC
Aston
Colombo FC
FC Brno
FC Lis
Lyon
Mogada
Tolouse
Strausbaum
Villa Prane
UF Narobi
Whitney

Bettia

25-07-2005, 17:02

Apex League Report

After much anticipation, the second Apex League of Bettia has finally kicked off and is now one-third(ish) into the season.

Reigning champions Akani Sands have picked up where they left off and are currently sitting two points clear at the top of the table, with Nedalian striker Bader Tayarra leading the way with six goals. Following close behind are Sukatra Tigers, expertly marshalled by Hypocrian midfield dynamo Marcus Baxter, and Lorshill United, whose long-suffering fans must be glad to see their fortunes seemingly picking up.

The two Gabalfa giants have had indifferent starts to the season. Gabalfa City are fast earning a reputation as draw specialists, drawing six out of their first ten games. Gabalfa Rovers aren't faring much beter lying smack bang in the middle of the table.

The two newcomers have had slow but steady starts to their first season in the top flight. Rhyngwladol Gabalfa find themselves nestled in quite happily between their more illustrious neighbours, whilst CPDP find themselves one point further back in 14th place. However, they can take great heart knowing that their three victories so far have come against Gabalfa Rovers, Gabalfa City and Sukatra Tigers, along with a highly creditable draw with Akani Sands.

A suprise down at the wrong end of the table comes in the form of Butetown Dragons, who quite fancied their chances of challenging for honours after making some good signings. Just above them are Whitchurch, who seem to be sorely missing their former international striker Chris Hutton, and Roath Albion, seemingly paying for their lack of transfer activity over the summer.

Pts W D L GF:GA GD
1. Akani Sands 20 6 2 2 16:11 5
2. Sukatra Tigers 18 5 3 2 13:6 7
3. Lorshill United 18 6 0 4 13:10 3
4. Emcorn 17 5 2 3 11:8 3
5. Old Maxwellians 17 5 2 3 11:11 0
6. Ceffinton Town 16 4 4 2 15:11 4
7. Lorshill City 16 4 4 2 11:8 3
8. Gabalfa City 12 2 6 2 15:15 0
9. Rhyngwladol Gabalfa 12 4 0 6 13:13 0
10. Gabalfa Rovers 12 3 3 4 10:11 -1
11. Downton 12 3 3 4 9:10 -1
12. Maindy 12 3 3 4 9:11 -2
13. Tamrida 12 3 3 4 11:14 -3
14. CPDP 11 3 2 5 10:12 -2
15. Grappenhall 10 2 4 4 8:11 -3
16. Roath Albion 10 2 4 4 9:13 -4
17. Whitchurch 10 2 4 4 9:13 -4
18. Butetown Dragons 9 2 3 5 8:13 -5

The opening stages of the second division have been dominated by Rumnasih Rangers, who so far have both the best attack and best defence in the division. Just behind them are Llanedalia, with newly-relegated Kirkwood Town trailing behind them by two points.

AFC Rendrew, the other team relegated from the first division last year, have struggled somewhat and will be hoping for much better fortune if they are to bounce back.

By far the worst team in division two are Racing Club Gabalfa, who have only found the back of the net three times and are one of two countries in the entire country not to have won any of their matches yet.

Pts W D L GF:GA GD
1. Rumnasih Rangers 22 7 1 2 18:6 12
2. Llanedalia 21 6 3 1 15:9 6
3. Kirkwood Town 19 6 1 3 11:8 3
4. FOYNLS 18 5 3 2 15:8 7
5. Girimukti Subarnas 17 5 2 3 14:10 4
6. Persifera 16 5 1 4 11:9 2
7. Lower Sweeney 16 5 1 4 13:14 -1
8. Lorshill Engineers 15 4 3 3 14:11 3
9. Treebrook Wanderers 15 5 0 5 10:9 1
10. Mihangel's Old Boys 14 4 2 4 12:11 1
11. Dynamo Dini 14 4 2 4 9:9 0
12. Banastra Forest 11 3 2 5 6:8 -2
13. AFC Rendrew 11 3 2 5 12:15 -3
14. Pen-y-Bydd 10 2 4 4 9:11 -2
15. Upper Sweeney 9 1 6 3 10:16 -6
16. Fiilghud Town 9 2 3 5 6:13 -7
17. Arorair 7 2 1 7 8:19 -11
18. Racing Club Gabalfa 5 0 5 5 3:10 -7

The third division is developing into a three horse race between Ryoga Bay, Fforest Hen and Llanbedistan. They are folowed by a clutch of teams on 16 points.

The bottom is equally tight, with four teams separated by a single point. The major shock is that one of these teams is Budiwati City, tipped by many to be a major contender for promotion.

Pts W D L GF:GA GD
1. Ryoga Bay 20 5 5 0 16:6 10
2. Fforest Hen 20 6 2 2 17:8 9
3. Llanbedistan 19 6 1 3 9:5 4
4. Southward Ho! 16 4 4 2 18:13 5
5. Grappenhall University 16 4 4 2 9:5 4
6. Gabalfa St Norbert 16 3 7 0 14:11 3
7. Hyppo Fernley 16 4 4 2 12:10 2
8. Sonastra FC 16 5 1 4 9:8 1
9. Pontybalfa United 14 4 2 4 9:9 0
10. Mare's Tail Village 12 3 3 4 9:12 -3
11. Deudregg Ddrew 12 3 3 4 8:12 -4
12. UCG 11 3 2 5 15:16 -1
13. Gorseborough Town 11 3 2 5 8:10 -2
14. Betws-y-Triw 10 2 4 4 11:13 -2
15. Lorshill Park Rangers 8 1 5 4 11:15 -4
16. Alfalfa Kickers 8 1 5 4 9:14 -5
17. Budiwati City 7 1 4 5 12:20 -8
18. Chinterford Town 7 1 4 5 5:14 -9

And down in the basement division, we find Drutton United leading the way on 21 points followed by Gabalfa Steelworks, Lovage Town and Lara Kencana. Propping up the league are Tinting Warren who have yet to register a victory.

Pts W D L GF:GA GD
1. Drutton United 21 6 3 1 17:8 9
2. Gabalfa Steelworks 19 6 1 3 11:8 3
3. Lovage Town 18 5 3 2 14:8 6
4. Lara Kencana 18 5 3 2 13:7 6
5. Marjaham Town 16 4 4 2 13:12 1
6. Cockbill Green 15 4 3 3 8:6 2
7. Al-Sheemal Tamrida 14 4 2 4 12:9 3
8. Ceffinton United 14 4 2 4 8:10 -2
9. Pen-yr-Heol 14 4 2 4 11:16 -5
10. Sageham 13 3 4 3 12:9 3
11. Spiddaford Town 13 3 4 3 11:10 1
12. Hurnford Harriers 12 3 3 4 8:10 -2
13. Porthbalfa Navy 12 3 3 4 6:9 -3
14. Gilang Chandra 12 3 3 4 7:13 -6
15. Shabilah 9 2 3 5 8:13 -5
16. Thymeford 8 1 5 4 8:9 -1
17. Huwbridge Town 7 1 4 5 7:13 -6
18. Tinting Warren 6 0 6 4 7:11 -4

The FAB Cup (sponsored by Impeccable Computers) is currently at the third round stage.

Perhaps the biggest shock of the first round was Tinting Warren's hard-fought win away to 3rd Division Gabalfa St Norbert. No such luck for the four non-league teams though - only Lorshill Victoria made it through the first round only to be defeated by Tinting Warren after extra time in the next round.

FAB Cup First Round

Cockbill Green 0 Betws-y-Triw 0 AET: 0:0 APK: 3:2
Hurnford Harriers 1 Southward Ho! 3
Gabalfa St Norbert 0 Tinting Warren 1
Porthbalfa Navy 0 Ryoga Bay 3
Huwbridge Town 2 Al-Sheemal Tamrida 1
Shabilah 0 Lorshill Park Rangers 3
Gilang Chandra 2 Chinterford Town 2 AET: 2:2 APK: 6:4
Lovage Town 2 Pontybalfa United 1
Gorseborough Town 1 Budiwati City 1 AET: 1:2
Spiddaford Town 0 Sonastra FC 1
Mare's Tail Village 1 Fforest Hen 2
Grappenhall University 1 Huwbridge Colliery 0
Lorshill Victoria 1 Lara Kencana 0
BAF Chinterford 0 Thymeford 0 AET: 0:0 APK: 1:4
Pen-yr-Heol 0 Deudregg Dderw 1
Gabalfa Steelworks 3 Sageham 3 AET: 3:4
Drutton United 1 Marjaham Town 2
Hyppo Fernley 1 Whitchurch South End 1 AET: 2:1
Alfalfa Kickers 0 UCG 0 AET: 1:0
Ceffinton United 2 Llanbedistan 3

FAB Cup Second Round

Grappenhall University 0 Fforest Hen 1
Tinting Warren 1 Lorshill Victoria 1 AET: 2:1
Hyppo Fernley 2 Ryoga Bay 2 AET: 3:2
Sageham 2 Gilang Chandra 1
Marjaham Town 1 Southward Ho! 0
Lovage Town 0 Budiwati City 3
Sonastra FC 3 Llanbedistan 1
Huwbridge Town 0 Deudregg Dderw 0 AET: 2:1
Lorshill Park Rangers 2 Thymeford 0
Alfalfa Kickers 0 Cockbill Green 2

Casari

26-07-2005, 05:10

National Sport Weekly
Casari's leading weekly sports publication

With the end of Winter, Casari's National Soccer Leagues are starting back up again after the winter break. After several teams were sold during the offseason, the table settled down, retaining the same 4 division/48 team format of the previous few seasons.

The Professional First Division remains the home of Casari's most wealthy and well supported clubs, with 1 team jumping up from the Third Division to join the top flight. Tyrellian International is attempting to win their third Leauge title this year, along with challenging for the Granite and Fire cups whoch have managed to elude them in prior seasons. Across town, Tyrellia City is attempting to defend their Fire Cup win and finish at the top of the table for the first time in half a decade.

First Division
Tyrellian International
Tyrellia City
FC Fairford
Hamilton Bay FC
Brighton Hill FC
West Baronies FC
Queenstown FC
Leyton FC
FC Tica
Shelby FC
Inslow FC
Winton Market FC

The suprise in this year's First Division is newcomer Winton Market FC, who during the process of fold-up relegation managed to defeat Longford River FC of the Second Division and First Divison's Cornerian, sending them both down a division and bumping Winton all the way to their first year in the First Division.

Second Division
Cornerian
Ashford Unified
Brooks FC
Fenstrom-Riverside
Fenstrom FC
Remoro 44
Kotan AFC
Appleby FC
United Arcadian
Welsian FC
Astra Royal FC
FC Stockton

Third Division
Longford River FC
Cottonwood National
FC Reian
Sanjuku United
Ayuma FC
Salesford Beach
FC Clarmont
Presscot FC
Bourneson Central FC
Cava FC
Willingby FC
Whitestone FC

Fourth Division
Elkara FC
Sanaux FC
Sansbury FC
Silenia FC
FC Southborough
Wonham Central FC
Edson City FC
AFC Port Royal
Birmingham Casari FC
Granite City FC
Tyir FC
Unified Turia

Red Teams were Relegated
Blue Teams were Promoted

The season this year will have each team play 22 games, one home and away against every opponent, along with matches for Casari's two professional cup competitions, the Fire Cup and Granite Cup, which start at the midpoint and end of the year, respectively.

Lastly, the Casari University Championship is starting this year. 18 of Casari's higher educational facilities have entered teams, which is replacing the various trophy competitions held at colleges regularly around the country.

Entries in the Casari University League
Arcadia University
Ashford University
Ayuma College
Birmingham University
Brighton University
Cambridge University
Cottonwood College
Fairford University
Fenstrom College
Galaway College
Hamilton University
Kerrin College
Narissa College
Queenstown University
Tyrellia University
Whitestone College
Willingby College
Winton College

With the action of both the professional and the collegate leagues to focus on this year, the sports pages will have no problems finding stuff to write about day after day. And as always, National Sport Weekly will be here to keep you updated.

Kaze Progressa

29-07-2005, 15:05

With Kaze Progressa now recognised as a sovereign nation once more, the Progressan domestic sports leagues - the envy of many other nations - are back to normal for the first time in far too long.

Ad hoc competition has occurred during the war with some attempts at leagues, none of which proved durable; however, the main three-division league has returned now, though no longer with Progressair's sponsorship (the league has now been renamed the 'KPFA League'). K-Train maintain their sponsorship of the regional leagues.

THE NEW-LOOK KPFA LEAGUE

Premier Division
Kaza X-Teem
Quarua Lakeside
Chedar-Edma
Farela City
Paninara Kick
Islanders
Pageas
Texat Aba
Quarua Mountain
Capitolians
Azzaer
Peninsular Powerhouse
Doori
Gauralan

First Division
Fildi Sunshine
Waree-Mashru
Nortenai Junction
Storavora
Ugiata Uglies
Sinnari Devils
Ewaqa
Gateway Bay
Maunlik
Tarazoni Pizzamen
Nikaiza
Meyila
Northwest Dock
Northlake (Narzfiint)
Fellaix Phoenix
Zappa Shore

Second Division
Yuzisan
Bluthalim
Zappa Lazerz
Quarua University
Muginz
Moritalla
Nuberi Nuevo
Daurama City
Surizzi Easy
Dulasxi Decor
Minita Techno
Lariatia
Niztanfa NO2
Junoki Jerk
Papyra
Sisatikli

Krytenia

30-07-2005, 14:08

thsd:NEWS

Red Letter Day

EVERTON City Reds have snapped up their first ever title by four points, and bacame the third different champion in the process. Meanwhile, Stanton's time is still yet to come as they finished second for the second successive season.

Final Season 3 Table
NAME PL W D L GF GA GD PTS
Everton City Reds 30 19 8 3 68 30 +38 65
Stanton Town 30 19 4 7 56 31 +25 61
Patriots Everton 30 17 7 6 57 34 +23 58
Casuals New Osteria 30 16 7 7 47 30 +17 55
Kallia United 30 13 11 6 37 26 +11 50
Avidia City 30 13 9 8 47 34 +13 48
Ousevale Borough 30 14 3 13 46 46 =0 45
Notegia Rangers 30 12 8 10 45 40 +5 44
New Westleigh 30 12 3 15 40 43 -3 39
Mercia Bromham 30 9 8 13 34 42 -8 35
Neathill Town 30 7 9 14 38 52 -14 30
Davisham Town 30 8 5 17 30 62 -32 29
Aigburth Athletic 30 7 6 17 36 50 -14 27
AFC Avidia 30 6 9 15 39 57 -18 27
Bromham City 30 8 6 16 43 54 -11 23
Linford United 30 4 9 17 22 54 -32 21

TOP SCORERS
Phillip Neasden (ECR) 23
Steven Airosius (ST) 23
Gabriel Kennedy (ST) 22
Louis Fastudo (NR) 18
Peter Bayerenov (OB) 18

PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Phillip Neasden (ECR)

OVERSEAS PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Mike Cole (AC)

YOUNG PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Gabriel Kennedy (ST)

MANAGER OF THE YEAR
Quentin John (ECR)

GOALKEEPER OF THE YEAR
Hip Replac (AC)

DEFENDER OF THE YEAR
Stephen Albinizi (AFC)

MIDFIELDER OF THE YEAR
Mike Cole (AC)

FORWARD OF THE YEAR
Phillip Neasden (ECR)

Hypocria

30-07-2005, 18:06

Double Delight for the Capital

Season two of the Hyper League is over and Hypocrium City, the last champions of the old Super League, have lifted the trophy for the first time. They finished just one point ahead of defending champions Pylos Reavers and three ahead of third placed FC Hypocrium. The season’s other trophy also found a home in the capital with FC Hypocrium lifting the Presiden’t Cup.

Hyper League Final Standings

P W D L F A Pts
Hypocrium City 30 19 8 3 54 18 65 (C)
Pylos Reavers 30 19 7 4 51 18 64
FC Hypocrium 30 17 11 2 46 22 62
Dynamo Rasium 30 14 8 8 43 29 50
Partizan Drissa 30 13 7 10 43 39 46
Thraxus Rangers 30 11 12 7 31 26 45
Astrakhan 30 12 5 13 36 30 41
Kester Town 30 10 8 12 34 38 38
Drissa United 30 9 10 11 39 44 37
Tarsis Wonderers 30 8 12 10 22 32 36
DLO 30 8 11 11 25 32 35
Aspern FC 30 8 9 13 31 49 33
FC Pydna 30 8 8 14 36 44 32
AFC Pylos 30 5 13 12 26 37 28 (R)
Suda Sharks 30 5 5 20 19 50 20 (R)
Southport 30 3 8 19 21 49 17 (R)

President’s Cup Final
FC Hypocrium 3 – 0 AFC Pylos

The penultimate weekend of fixtures proved to be decisive as while Hypocrium City were beating the DLO 3 – 0 their nearest rivals drew 0 – 0 in Pylos to give City top spot going into the final day. A 1 – 0 victory in Astrakhan finally wrapped up the title for Zvonimir Roeder’s side. The achievement was even more impressive due to the loss of several key players to both Hypocria’s AOCAF and Cup of Harmony squads midway through the season. The young players performed magnificently when they were called upon, in particular striker James Eagles who proved a more than able replacement for Andrei Shirko as he hit 15 goals.

Two costly draws in the their last four games effectively ended the Reavers’ chances of retaining their title. The goals of Bettian international Judson York were again a trademark of the Reavers’ season but those four defeats they suffered in the first half of the season proved to be very costly.

Drawn matches proved costly for FC Hypocrium who lost just two games all season. A revitalized Roberto Braganza, the goals of Ashley Deucher and the emergence of some excellent young players alongside the evergreen Anthony Adams helped the club to one of their best seasons in recent memory. Rafael Cicero’s side did gain some reward as they lifted the President’s Cup after a 3 – 0 win over relegated AFC Pylos in the final.

Dynamo Rasium may have fell way short of the top sides in the league but after finishing well down the league last season they can be proud of their fourth place finish. Striker Paul Dargo was the star of the show and has certainly caught the interest of some of the bigger clubs and midfielder Jamie Hamilton and left back David Venuto both made their international debuts.

After finishing third last season fans of Partizan Drissa were expecting more from their side this time around. Partizan eventually finished fifth, a massive 19 points behind the leaders. Certainly the club were not helped by the loss of their three main strikers for long spells due to international duty but that didn’t save coach Michael De Winter who was sacked following the home defeat to Thraxus Rangers on the final day.

Another coach out of work is former national team assistant Mathias DiMarco who has been fired after just one season at AFC Pylos after their relegation from the Hyper League. Unfortunately his side couldn’t being their cup form into their league games and they finished four points from safety.

The gulf between the Hyper League and Hyper League 2 was shown by the poor performances of newly promoted Suda Sharks and Southport. Both sides had been relegated long before the final day’s fixtures. H – 2 champions Aspern FC put up a better fight and eventually finished a comfortable five points above the relegation zone.

Awards

Top Scorers

1 - Judson York (Pylos Reavers), 24
2 – Andrei Shirko (Hypocrium City), 20
3 – Paul Dargo (Dynamo Rasium), 19

Player of the Season

1 - Anthony Adams (FC Hypocrium)

He may be 35 years old but the central defender has never been in better form. His leadership and defensive qualities were key in FC Hypocrium’s excellent season, a season in which they lost just two games in all competitions. Lifting the President’s Cup was a fitting end of a great personal season for the veteran.

2 – Andrei Shirko (Hypocrium City)

Despite missing a large chunk of the season due to AOCAF duty Shirko still managed to hit 20 goals as he lead his club to the title. He again proved to be one of the most dangerous players around.

3 – Paul Blake (Hypocrium City)

The inspirational club captain was an essential component of a defence that conceded just 18 goals last season.

Young Player of the Season

James Eagles (Hypocrium City)

The young striker was drafted into the first team after Shirko joined up with the national side. He scored on his first appearance of the season and didn’t look back, eventually finishing with 15 goals.

Foreign Player of the Season

Judson York (Pylos Reavers)

There is nothing that inspires fear in Hyper League defences quite like the sight of the Bettian international running at them. York once again proved a constant goal threat and, despite falling way short of his goal tally of last season, his 24 goals this time around is good enough to win him the Golden Boot to go with his second Foreign Player award.

Manager of the Season

1 – Rafael Cicero (FC Hypocrium)

Although his side finished third overall, losing just two games all season speaks volumes for the work done by Cicero at FC Hypocrium. His side also lifted the President’s Cup.

2 – Zvonimir Roeder (Hypocrium City)

A first Hyper League title at the second time of asking for Zvonimir Roeder. Although his side beat all comers in the league a mauling at the hands of Woodstock Wild of Sarzonia in the AO Champions League shows they have some way to go in international competitions.

3 – Stephen Whittaker (Dynamo Rasium)

Little was expected of Dynamo this season but Stephen Whittaker’s side confounded the critics with their eventual fourth place finish.

Foreigner Report

Bettia

Another excellent season from Bettian international striker Judson York ended with his winning both the Golden Boot and the Foreign Player of the Year awards. His Pylos Reavers’ team mate Maelog Mumtazi is never going to receive the same plaudits as the explosive striker but he still had another solid season as an essential part of the Reavers’ back line.

Druida

Only five teams conceded more goals than Partizan Drissa last season. Goalkeeper Trevor Stoley will be looking to put that fact behind him and, with his team mates, concentrate on the next campaign.

Krytenia

Midfielder Nick Caraiani won over many Pylos Reavers fans with his late runs into the box, his long range shooting and his wide range of passing from the centre of midfield. He scored 9 goals from midfield and set up numerous chances for his team mates.

Spruitland

Once again Gary Mariano’s tricky wing play was a key factor in Kester Town’s second season in the Hyper League. The right winger hit 4 goals but caused much more damage with his darting runs and pin point crossing. As Mariano’s reputation steadily increases it remains to be seen whether little Kester Town can keep hold of one of their prized assets.

Vtorbetin

Francesco Kmatz had a slightly disappointing second season at Hypocrium City. The striker’s 10 goals left him a long way short of both Andrei Shirko and James Eagles in the City attack.

Bedistan

30-07-2005, 22:30

Looking for the BPL 2079 report? Yeah, I thought so. Well, look no further, because here it is! (http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/Bedistan_Premier_League%2C_2079_season)

Krytenia

01-08-2005, 00:02

KFA CUP

ROUND 1
Everton City Reds 0-2 AFC Avidia
Linford United 2-0 New Westleigh
Stanton Town 0-4 Ousevale Borough
Kallia United 0-1 Aigburth Athletic
Mercia Bromham 2-0 Bromham City (aet; FT 0-0)
Avidia City 3-0 Casuals New Osteria
Neathill Town 3-1 Davisham Town
Notegia Rangers 0-3 Patriots Everton

QUARTER-FINALS
AFC Avidia 3-1 Linford United
Avidia City 1-0 Neathill Town
Ousevale Borough 2-3 Patriots Everton
Aigburth Athletic 0-3 Mercia Bromham

SEMI-FINALS
Patriots Everton 1-2 Avidia City (@ Denbigh Park, Ousevale)
AFC Avidia 3-2 Mercia Bromham (@ Oxley Park, Everton City)

FINAL (Davis Memorial Stadium, Everton City)
AVIDIA CITY - 2 (Cole 71, Sinjin 116)
AFC AVIDIA - 1 (Diotoir 28)
after extra time; HT 0-1, FT 1-1

An all-Avidian final gives excitement, thrills and spills, and defender Paul Sinjin signs off his career in style by scoring the winning goal for Seletao's side.

Kaze Progressa

02-08-2005, 13:34

KPFA LEAGUE - FINAL TABLES, SEASON 1*

PREMIER DIVISION Pts W D L GF:GA GD
1. Farela City 60 19 3 4 41:18 23
2. Kaza X-Teem 55 17 4 5 42:15 27
3. Chedar-Edma 50 14 8 4 36:22 14
4. Quarua Lakeside 47 13 8 5 37:21 16
5. Islanders 46 14 4 8 36:27 9
6. Paninara Kick 35 9 8 9 33:30 3
7. Quarua Mountain 33 9 6 11 27:33 -6
8. Capitolians 29 7 8 11 23:32 -9
9. Pageas 29 7 8 11 28:40 -12
10. Texat Aba 28 7 7 12 26:28 -2
11. Azzaer 28 8 4 14 26:33 -7
12. Peninsular Powerhouse 25 6 7 13 21:37 -16
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13. Doori 20 5 5 16 21:43 -22
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14. Gauralan 18 4 6 16 19:37 -18

FIRST DIVISION Pts W D L GF:GA GD
1. Fildi Sunshine 64 20 4 6 37:15 22
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2. Nortenai Junction 58 16 10 4 41:19 22
3. Ugiata Uglies 58 18 4 8 39:21 18
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4. Waree-Mashru 57 17 6 7 37:21 16
5. Gateway Bay 52 13 13 4 36:22 14
6. Storavora 51 15 6 9 38:23 15
7. Sinnari Devils 48 14 6 10 36:21 15
8. Ewaqa 44 12 8 10 35:31 4
9. Tarazoni Pizzamen 43 13 4 13 34:34 0
10. Meyila 34 9 7 14 27:39 -12
11. Nikaiza 32 8 8 14 22:39 -17
12. Zappa Shore 31 8 7 15 26:44 -18
13. Maunlik 27 7 6 17 31:40 -9
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14. Northwest Dock 23 5 8 17 17:36 -19
15. Fellaix Phoenix 23 7 2 21 19:46 -27
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16. Northlake (Narzfiint) 21 4 9 17 20:44 -24

SECOND DIVISION Pts W D L GF:GA GD
1. Yuzisan 60 18 6 6 44:22 22
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2. Bluthalim 55 15 10 5 36:21 15
3. Daurama City 50 13 11 6 31:30 1
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4. Quarua University 46 11 13 6 28:23 5
5. Moritalla 45 12 9 9 43:36 7
6. Zappa Lazerz 44 11 11 8 34:27 7
7. Muginz 42 11 9 10 30:25 5
8. Dulasxi Decor 40 10 10 10 31:31 0
9. Nuberi Nuevo 40 11 7 12 33:35 -2
10. Sisatikli 37 10 7 13 27:33 -6
11. Minita Techno 34 9 7 14 30:40 -10
12. Junoki Jerk 33 7 12 11 31:39 -8
13. Niztanfa NO2 32 6 14 10 26:33 -7
14. Surizzi Easy 29 6 11 13 32:38 -6
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15. Papyra 29 6 11 13 35:42 -7
16. Lariatia 25 5 10 15 22:38 -16

PLAYOFF MATCHES:
Nortenai Junction 1 Doori 0; Doori 2 Nortenai Junction 1
[aggregate 2-2; Nortenai Junction win on away goals]
Ugiata Uglies 0 Peninsular Powerhouse 0; Peninsular Powerhouse 1 Ugiata Uglies 0
[Peninsular Powerhouse win 1-0 on aggregate]
Bluthalim 3 Fellaix Phoenix 1; Fellaix Phoenix 2 Bluthalim 1
[Bluthalim win 4-3 on aggregate]
Daurama City 0 Northwest Dock 1; Northwest Dock 1 Daurama City 1
[Northwest Dock win 2-1 on aggregate]
* this is not the first season of Progressan domestic football by any means, but
it is the first season of the revived KPFA League (formerly Progressair League)

Farela City and Kaza X-Teem, both traditional defensive powers in Progressan football, dominated the entire season in the new KPFA League. The influence of returning refugees from Rejistania undoubtedly had an effect, as Karelan football proved effective early in the season. Quarua Lakeside, inevitably, rebelled against the trend but injuries to key players held them back, and it was only a late-season charge that saw them to fourth. In the end, Farela's Karelan 1-0 defeat of X-Teem on the penultimate day of the season assured them the title. Gauralan, a shadow of the old team that came second to X-Teem in the league and then knocked them out of the Champions League, were relegated, and Doori joined them after an away-goals defeat to Nortenai Junction in the promotion/relegation playoff.

Nortenai Junction will be joined in the top flight by Fildi Sunshine, who were inspired by manager Aris Saa; the former Rejistanian refugee produced a mean defensive unit that conceded, on average, precisely one goal every two games. They topped the First Division by six points from Nortenai Junction, who gained their playoff spot only on goal difference ahead of Ugiata Uglies with Waree-Mashru only a point further back. The top seven teams conceded 23 or fewer goals each in the 30-game season; the bottom nine conceded more than a goal a game each. That said, the top seven teams were also the seven highest-scoring teams (albeit only just).

Yuzisan topped the Second Division comfortably; with 44 goals in 30 games, they were the top-scoring team of the season across the three divisions (though in goals-per-game, they were beaten by - of all people - Kaza X-Teem, with 42 in 26 at 1.615 per game, compared to Yuzisan's 1.467). Bluthalim will join them in the First Division after a 4-3 aggregate playoff defeat of Fellaix Phoenix. With five-point gaps between first, second and third, the last-day drama in this league was reserved for the basement battle; Papyra won 2-0 at Sisatikli, but an 88th-minute equaliser earned Surizzi Easy a 2-2 draw at home to Moritalla, sending Papyra down on goal difference by a single goal and sparking a joyous pitch invasion in Surizzi - believed to be only the third in Progressan history. Papyra and already-relegated Lariatia will be replaced in the Second Division by Daurama Destroyers - the first time they have ever played in the same division as their big brothers Daurama City - and Jaurania South Swing.

Starblaydia

02-08-2005, 13:46

Daii Bag New 'Slave
Ratuva Replacement aRrives

20 year-old Audioslavian midfielder Dietmar Mussorgskyhas moved to the Starblaydi and Nationstates' Champions - Iskara Daii - for a sum in the figure of Five Million Starblaydi Credits. The youngster, who plays in Machinegardia, has been called up to the starting line-up of the Bulls, wearing the number-four shirt for the upcoming World Cup.

"This player plays in the exact position we require," said Daii manager Tuade Lue was quoted as saying, "and to capture him right at the end of the international transfer window is an excellent move too."

The Daii, however, are still shopping for a World Class Striker, Defender and Goalkeeper in a bid to replace their ageing stars who will surely retire in the next few seasons.

Starblaydia

03-08-2005, 00:28

The Bedistan Premier League 2078 report (http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/Bedistan_Premier_League%2C_2078_season) has decided to go all fancy-schmancy on the wiki, in a Starblaydi stylee...

Liga Starblaydia, continuing it's own trendsetting styleeness, is now up to Season 6 on the wiki (http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/Liga_Starblaydia_Season_6).

And it's almost all there, too. All the cruical bits are, at least.

Kaze Progressa

03-08-2005, 10:09

This trend has also been joined by the KPFA League (http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/KPFA%20League%20Season%201).

Krytenia

04-08-2005, 12:31

Overleague To Expand
Now 25% Extra Free!

The KLF Overleague is to expand from sixteen to twenty teams as from Season Four. The four new teams are:

BRADWELL SAINTS (Bradwell, NR)
Saints come from the Central League, one of four amateur leagues in Krytenia. Three-times Central League champions, they will turn professional this year to take on local rivals Stanton Town in the Overleague.
Manager: Wes Byers (52)
Stadium: Abbey Road (33,150)
Nickname: Saints
Home Colours: Green & White
Away Colours: Red & White

CALEDON SIMPSON (Simpson, NL)
One of the top sides in the Northern Amateur League, Simpson FC take on a new identity, kit and moniker for their Overleague debut.
Manager: Trent Dubilasco Jr (57)
Stadium: Walton Gardens (37,100)
Nickname: Lions
Home Colours: Navy & White
Away Colours: Yellow & Black

DEREAPOLIS CITY (Dereapolis, NM)
Dereapolis are the fifth of the NMPL sides to end up in the Overleague. Expect much competition with eastern rivals Notegia Rangers.
Manager: Greg Jones (42)
Stadium: County Ground (27,600)
Nickname: Derries
Home Colours: Purple & White
Away Colours: White & Black

ELLISHAM WANDERERS (Ellisham, KC)
Wanderers are another of the Central league sides, originally set up as a new version of the old Elliston team. They failed to get in the Overleague at their first try (politicking saw Aigburth take a place instead), so they came to the Central League, winning five championships and one Amateur Cup. Now the Stones are back where they feel they belong.
Manager: Michael Atwell (61)
Stadium: Warzycha Stadium (31,000)
Nickname: Stones
Home Colours: Amber & Black
Away Colours: White & Black

Marligantis

04-08-2005, 19:01

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Marligantis Players Available for Free!!!!:

The Following players, all from the Marligantis National Under 21 team, are available for free transfer to whomever RPs their signing first! All Players will remain on the National Under 21 team for Under 21 World Cup 19.

(Goalkeeper)

:: Mnan'i A'a ( 14 )

(Defenders)

:: R'iaa Traiargiir'aag'u'a ( 24 )
:: Iunu Naailinr ( 14 )
:: Aaanura'tlilraoanimr Larirr'n ( 21 )
:: Iimg Ga'rr ( 21 )

(Midfielders)

:: Uami'u Ortigorii'g ( 19 )
:: Ri'ai'tniiuoiuin Iln ( 18 )
:: Mr'iurir'mr Atiou'irriia ( 14 )
:: Rui'mliala'I'r Tul ( 21 )

(Forwards)

:: Iolgmiia'irot'rl'g No'ttaai'rltuggu ( 21 )
:: Irr G'anrioii ( 20 )

(Substitutes)

:: Uuiu'n Or'ogimat'i ( 15 )
:: Rrrgogrn'ttal Ioailiti'loi'aii ( 19 )
:: Marliiar A'i ( 15 )
:: Rng'i Toin'rrnaaootom'go ( 19 )
:: Iaoioo'oiii'rgi'ir Eoriolinaaao'gn ( 17 )

Oliverry

04-08-2005, 19:11

Oliver city FC signs Iimg Ga'rr. The team felt that they needed fresh blood as they were tired of always having Oliverrians on their team. The manager, Johan Gerberg, said that they will surely buy more strangers. He also guaranteed that the player will be on the starting roster this season. Dutch August, another Defenseman, is now to sell. "We don't need this player anymore, declared Gerberg earlier today. So, if anyone wants this player, just make an offer, and if it is good, then the case is closed."

Oliver city FC, with this signing, is getting one of the favourite for the championship this year, as the league got reformed. But, there is still West Rubbermade FC, that is very favourite to win the league this year. But the competition is becoming very furious, as the First division now has 14 teams in it. The second was supposed to have 12 but 2 teams folded before the start of the season, porting the number of team to 10.

Hockey Canada

04-08-2005, 19:33

Irr G'anrioii and Aaanura'tlilraoanimr Larirr'n to play in Hockey Canada next season

Drafting for the next Hockey Canadian Beer League has started at the 27 game mark and will last until the final 30th game when drafting is closed. Federal District will have the first pick in the draft when they most likely select Irr G'anrioii. G'anrioii is expected to help revive the struggling Federal District team and lead them to a few good seasons. Aaanura'tlilraoanimr Larirr'n is expected to go 3rd overall in the draft, and Vancouver may reap the benefits. Larirr'n played noticeably well in U21WC18 and will hopefully keep up the play in Hockey Canada.

Keep up the good play!!!

Spruitland

05-08-2005, 00:58

Spruitland First Division mid-table team Noordlo Rovers announced the signing of 14-year old Marligantian midfielder Mr'iurir'mr Atiou'irriia. The Noordlo Board of Directors called it a signing for the future, indicating that the youngster will likely play in the youth division next season, with perhaps an occasional first team bench appearance, but he is expected to evolve into a first team regular over the coming seasons.

Atiou'irriia was apparently spotted by a Noordlo scout at the Under-21 World Cup and recommended for signing, despite Marligantis' generally poor performance. No financial details about the signing have been released, but it is not believed that Noordlo had to dig deep into their pockets to obtain the player.

One small practical issue that remains is the pronunciation of Mr'iurir'mr Atiou'irriia's name, but the Noordlo staff does not foresee a big problem. "We'll just call him Yo, dude!", one of the coaches said.

Chicanada

05-08-2005, 04:10

CFA Reports

CFA Clubs Go After Marligantisans, sign three

The CFA announced that the more reorganized Liga Chicanada and Chicanada Football Union (more during the midseason reports) have three new players comming from the nation of Marligantis.

New Second Division squad Ashley AFC signed Defender R'iaa Traiargiir'aag'u'a for a two-year contract rumored to be an upwards of 4 million CP.

Reigning Liga A Champs Mission made their club more flavored with the signing of midfielder Rui'mliala'I'r Tul, who could help keep Mission in the hunt for a third Liga Cup.

Forward Marliiar A'i becomes the youngest player in the Liga by signing a one-year deal with Liga 2's Bulls.

Nationwide Conference is expected to announce any major player transfers to the lower ranks later this month with Liga and CFU clubs expected to announce after the Premiership season completes.

In other news, the CFA announced its intentions to work with Barclay Breweries to implement a Super Cup between the top teams of Liga A and the CFU First Division at the end of the 1927 season.

Bettia

05-08-2005, 11:33

Apex League Final Report

They say winning the league is one thing, but retaining it is quite another. Under the expert guidance of Bert Troutman, Akani Sands have acheived that feat. Despite a bit of a wobble during the middle of the season, the Storm have been sitting at the top looking down at the other teams for most of the year. Add to that a trphy cabinet adorned with a brand new shiny FAB Cup, and its fair to say the Akani Sands have been the dominant force in Bettian club football, and could be for quite a while.

Their success has be attributed to the overseas signings made during the pre-season. Nedalians Sammy Ewene and Trent Hardman along with Tiburon Smertin from the Liamist States have been the midfield bedrock for the team's triumph. Combined with the prowess of John Harding and Gwrlais Devanallt up front, and it's not diffcult to see why Akani Sands are celebrating.

The runner-up slot was filled by Gabalfa City who were a much more dangerous proposition than last season, and once again, this has been attributed to some astute overseas signings. Nedalian striker Bader Tayarra was nothing short of lethal all season, leading the goalscoring charts with 25 goals. At the other end, colossal Vtorbetin interantional Von Bietsch was a formible sight for any advancing forward.

The real shock of the season was lowly CPDP finishing in third place. For a newly promoted team to come within two points of winning the championship is unheard of in Bettian football, and perhaps in any football league. Liamist striker Oliver Stankovic was on top form weighing in with 22 goals, and will be looking forward to international club competition next season along with the rest of this small-time team from Porthbalfa.

Elsewhere, Ceffinton Town improved on their previous season finishing in 4th place, thanks in part to the efforts of Liamist States international striker Brennan Alasanne, with a Chicanadan rock in defence in the form of Ha'ji Diouf.

Sukatra Tigers finished in fifth, with Hypocrian midfield dynamo Marcus Baxter having what he described as 'the best season of club football of his life'. Krytenian forward Morgan Bartum contributed 20 goals to the cause, and would perhaps have scored more if it wasn't for the troublesome ankle injury that kept him out for two months.

Traditional giants of Bettian football Grappenhall and Lorshill United will be looking for major improvements after a mediocre season. Rhyngwladol Gabalfa will be thankful that they will be playing top-flight football again next season, avoiding the relegation spots by a single point.

Propping up the table is Roath Albion, who finished a full five points adrift after a poor campaign that has seen them battling at the wrong end all season. Joining them in Division Two are Tamrida by virtue of an inferior goal difference. Whitchurch were left to scrap it out in a playoff due mainly to them only scoring 28 goals - pretty poor by anyone's standards, and second only to Roath Albion who netted a paltry 26 goals, 19 of which were scored by international striker Cynfor Gwyns who is certain to leave the troubled outfit.

Pts W D L GF:GA GD
1. Akani Sands 60 17 8 9 46:36 10
2. Gabalfa City 59 16 11 7 55:36 19
3. CPDP 58 16 10 8 45:36 9
4. Ceffinton Town 54 15 9 10 51:35 16
5. Sukatra Tigers 53 15 8 11 42:36 6
6. Emcorn 49 13 10 11 37:33 4
7. Butetown Dragons 47 12 11 11 45:43 2
8. Downton 46 12 10 12 37:35 2
9. Gabalfa Rovers 45 12 9 13 41:44 -3
10. Old Maxwellians 45 12 9 13 34:47 -13
11. Lorshill City 43 11 10 13 38:39 -1
12. Maindy 43 10 13 11 32:34 -2
13. Grappenhall 43 11 10 13 40:43 -3
14. Lorshill United 42 11 9 14 35:41 -6
15. Rhyngwladol Gabalfa 38 10 8 16 34:39 -5
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16. Whitchurch 37 9 10 15 28:34 -6
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17. Tamrida 37 9 10 15 33:43 -10
18. Roath Albion 32 7 11 16 26:45 -19

Top Scorers

Bader Tayarra (Gabalfa City) 25
Brennan Alasanne (Ceffinton) 24
John Harding (Akani Sands) 22
Oliver Stankovic (CPDP) 22
Lewis Bin Majd (Gabalfa City) 20
Morgan Bartum (Sukatra Tigers) 19
Cynfor Gwyns (Roath Albion) 19
Laurie LeClerc (Maindy) 17
Alex McLisha (Grappenhall) 17
Bobby Rosensteihl (Downton) 17
Jesse Suda (Gabalfa Rovers) 16
Gethin Ward (Gabalfa Rovers) 16
Baha Al-Bihmardi (Emcorn) 15
Varun Nasri (Butetown Dragons) 15
Husni Teague (Butetown Dragons) 15

Second Division

Kirkwood Town recovered from last season's relegation in the best way possible, bouncing back after winning the division by four points. The highly-rated Dylan Foyle finished as the division's top scorer with an incredible 29 goals, and the Diamonds will be hard pressed to hang onto him.

Joining them in the top flight will be plucky Treebrook Wanderers, who not only gained automatic promotion but also enjoyed a fantastic cup run.

Battling it out with Whitchurch for a place in the First Division will be Rumnasih Rangers, who clinched third place courtesy of a last-day win over Kirkwood.

Dropping down a division are Arorair and Upper Sweeney, with Banastra Forest given one last chance of survival via the playoffs.

Pts W D L GF:GA GD
1. Kirkwood Town 59 18 5 11 48:37 11
2. Treebrook Wanderers 55 16 7 11 41:37 4
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3. Rumnasih Rangers 53 15 8 11 42:37 5
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4. Llanedalia 53 14 11 9 39:37 2
5. Girimukti Subarnas 51 12 15 7 43:35 8
6. Pen-y-Bydd 51 14 9 11 42:38 4
7. Fiilghud Town 50 13 11 10 36:35 1
8. Persifera 49 14 7 13 40:32 8
9. Dynamo Dini 47 13 8 13 35:34 1
10. Lorshill Engineers 45 11 12 11 47:40 7
11. FOYNLS 45 12 9 13 43:40 3
12. Racing Club Gabalfa 44 10 14 10 45:40 5
13. Lower Sweeney 44 12 8 14 30:40 -10
14. AFC Rendrew 43 12 7 15 43:45 -2
15. Mihangel's Old Boys 41 10 11 13 35:40 -5
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16. Banastra Forest 38 11 5 18 33:44 -11
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17. Upper Sweeney 35 8 11 5 33:49 -16
18. Arorair 33 9 6 19 28:43 -15

Third Division

Celebrating promotion from the lower leagues this year are Fforest Hen, who won the Third Division by healthy five point margin ahead of Hyppo Fernley, who are promoted despite their pitch being ruined by a herd of wild Hyppos that had crossed over the border from Hypocria. Deudregg Derw will face Banastra Forest for the right to play in Division Two nest season.

Plummetting down to the basement are Gabalfa students UCG and Chinterford Town, with Pontybalfa United facing a nervy playoff to survive.

Pts W D L GF:GA GD
1. Fforest Hen 61 17 10 7 50:30 20
2. Hyppo Fernley 56 15 11 8 42:31 11
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3. Deudregg Ddrew 55 15 10 9 41:36 5
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4. Grappenhall University 53 13 14 7 37:29 8
5. Southward Ho! 49 13 10 11 46:39 7
6. Budiwati City 49 13 9 12 42:38 4
7. Ryoga Bay 46 10 16 8 36:28 8
8. Gabalfa St Norbert 46 11 13 10 43:43 0
9. Lorshill Park Rangers 46 13 7 14 42:44 -2
10. Llanbedistan 45 11 12 11 28:26 2
11. Betws-y-Triw 44 10 14 10 32:33 -1
12. Sonastra FC 43 10 13 11 29:29 0
13. Gorseborough Town 42 10 12 12 34:39 -5
14. Alfalfa Kickers 41 8 17 9 39:44 -5
15. Mare's Tail Village 41 10 11 13 36:41 -5
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16. Pontybalfa United 38 9 11 14 37:44 -7
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17. Chinterford Town 29 6 11 17 29:51 -22
18. UCG 28 5 13 16 39:57 -18

Fourth Division

Going up from Division Four this year are Drutton United, who have been top virtually from day one, and Spiddaford Town, who have given the folks of this beautiful Banastran town something to smile about after the abject failure of their gridiron team. Gabalfa Steelworks will be facing Pontybalfa United to see who will be playing Third Division football.

Hurnford Harriers and Shabilah will be playing with the non-leaguers next season after their relegations, and are replaced by BAF Chinterford and Huwbridge Colliery. Gilang Chandra will be fighting for their league survival against Whitchurch South End.

Pts W D L GF:GA GD
1. Drutton United 59 16 11 7 49:32 17
2. Spiddaford Town 57 16 8 10 42:30 12
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3. Gabalfa Steelworks 53 13 14 7 41:29 12
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4. Pen-yr-Heol 50 14 8 12 39:43 -4
5. Lara Kencana 49 13 10 11 39:34 5
6. Al-Sheemal Tamrida 49 14 7 13 40:36 4
7. Lovage Town 48 12 12 10 39:32 7
8. Tinting Warren 48 12 12 10 36:29 7
9. Sageham 48 13 9 12 38:34 4
10. Thymeford 47 11 14 9 38:33 5
11. Ceffinton United 46 12 10 12 28:35 -7
12. Cockbill Green 44 11 11 12 31:31 0
13. Porthbalfa Navy 42 9 15 10 33:34 -1
14. Marjaham Town 42 10 12 12 37:44 -7
15. Huwbridge Town 42 11 9 14 33:40 -7
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16. Gilang Chandra 36 9 9 16 33:46 -13
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17. Shabilah 33 9 6 19 34:45 -11
18. Hurnford Harriers 33 8 9 17 28:51 -23

Playoffs

First Division
Whitchurch 0-3 Rumnasih Rangers
Rumnasih Rangers promoted to First Division

Second Division
Banastra Forest 2-0 Deudregg Derw
Banastra Forest remain in Second Division

Third Division
Pontybalfa United 2-0 Gabalfa Steelworks
Pontybalfa United remain ni Third Division

Fourth Division
Gilang Chandra 4-1 Whitchurch South End
Gilang Chandra remain in Fourth Division

The FAB Cup (sponsored by Impeccable Computers)

ROUND THREE
The Third Round saw the 2nd Division clubs make their entrance into this competition, and they fared pretty well when drawn against lower league opposition. The only shock of sorts came at Girimukti Subarnas, who succumbed at home to 3rd Division strugglers (at the time) Budiwati City.

Banastra Forest 3 Huwbridge Town 1
Tinting Warren 0 AFC Rendrew 1
Kirkwood Town 0 Llanedalia 0 AET: 0:0 APK: 5:4
Pen-y-Bydd 2 Persifera 0
FOYNLS 1 Rumnasih Rangers 0
Lorshill Engineers 3 Cockbill Green 1
Girimukti Subarnas 2 Budiwati City 2 AET: 3:3 APK: 6:7
Racing Club Gabalfa 2 Treebrook Wanderers 3
Lorshill Park Rangers 1 Dynamo Dini 0
Sonastra FC 1 Upper Sweeney 3
Mihangel's Old Boys 1 Arorair 1 AET: 1:1 APK: 3:5
Fiilghud Town 3 Sageham 2
Hyppo Fernley 0 Lower Sweeney 2
Fforest Hen 1 Marjaham Town 1 AET: 2:1

ROUND FOUR
Finally, the big boys get a piece of the action, but they didn't have it all their own way. Gabalfa City were made to struglle hard at home to 3rd Division Fforest Hen, needing extra-time to finally overcome their plucky opponents. Sukatra Tigers had similar trouble away to AFC Rendrew, and it was thanks to Morgan Batrrum's last minute winner that they progressed.

One top flight team who didn't make it were Tamrida, who slumped at home to Treebrook Wanderers. But the biggest shock of all came at The Gasworks, as Gabalfa Rovers were unceremoniously removed from the tournament by 2nd Division FOYNLS.

No such trouble for reigning champions Akani Sands though who easily disposed of Kirkwood Town, putting five past the hapless Banastran outfit.

Butetown Dragons 1 Lorshill United 0
CPDP 0 Lorshill City 1
Pen-y-Bydd 1 Lorshill Engineers 0
Tamrida 0 Treebrook Wanderers 1
Gabalfa City 0 Fforest Hen 0 AET: 2:0
AFC Rendrew 1 Sukatra Tigers 1 AET: 2:3
Banastra Forest 2 Lower Sweeney 0
Upper Sweeney 0 Ceffinton Town 4
Gabalfa Rovers 0 FOYNLS 2
Lorshill Park Rangers 0 Roath Albion 2
Old Maxwellians 0 Downton 0 AET: 1:0
Emcorn 2 Grappenhall 1
Akani Sands 5 Kirkwood Town 0
Whitchurch 0 Rhyngwladol Gabalfa 1
Maindy 0 Budiwati City 0 AET: 1:0
Arorair 0 Fiilghud Town 0 AET: 1:0

ROUND FIVE
Into the last sixteen, and some of the lower league sides continued to make life hard for their higher-ranked opponants. FOYNLS, who disposed of Gabalfa Rovers in the last round, held Akani Sands to a 2-2 draw after extra time, and the champions needed sudden-death penalties to finally emerge victorious.

Just as in the last round, Sukatra Tigers needed extra time to beat their lower league opposition; this time it was 2nd Division Pen-y-Bydd who put the frighteners on the Tigers.

The second of the Gabalfa giants, Gabalfa City fell at this stage, going down 3-1 at home to Lorshill City. The capital is now only represented by two teams, Rhyngwladol Gabalfa (who won 1-0 away to Roath Albion) and Butetown Dragons (who overcame Old Maxwellians after extra time).

Ceffinton Town 1 Maindy 2
Butetown Dragons 2 Old Maxwellians 2 AET: 3:2
Arorair 1 Emcorn 0
Pen-y-Bydd 0 Sukatra Tigers 0 AET: 0:1
Gabalfa City 1 Lorshill City 3
Banastra Forest 0 Treebrook Wanderers 3
FOYNLS 2 Akani Sands 2 AET: 2:2 APK: 6:7
Roath Albion 0 Rhyngwladol Gabalfa 1

QUARTER FINALS
The last of the Gabalfa teams both fell in the Quarter-Finals. Rhygwladol Gabalfa lost 2-1 away to Akani Sands, whilst Butetown Dragons went down 2-1 at home to Maindy.

Remarkably the 2nd Division was still represented, and even more remarkably there will be lower-league involvement in the semis. Treebrook Wanderers, who were challenging for promotion at this point in time, saw off the challenge of Lorshill City, whilst Arorair did themselves proud taking Sukatra Tigers to extra time. The Tigers love to do things the hard way, needing the full 120 minutes to beat every opponant so far.

Treebrook Wanderers 2 Lorshill City 1
Akani Sands 2 Rhyngwladol Gabalfa 1
Butetown Dragons 1 Maindy 2
Sukatra Tigers 0 Arorair 0 AET: 1:0

SEMI FINALS
The semi-finals are traditionally played on neutral ground. The first match was contested by Akani Sands and Treebrook Wanderers at The Gasworks in Gabalfa. Despite going behind to an early goal, the Storm stormed back to record a 2-1 win and book their place in the final.

The second semi was played at the Stamping Ground in Lorshill between Sukatra Tigers and Maindy, and once again the Tigers were forced to go into extra time. However, there was nothing to separate to two teams and so they were forced into a penalty shout-out - the Tigers held their nerve and go on to the final courtesy of Ricardo DiTorino's cat-like reflexes in saving the final spot-kick.

Akani Sands 2 Treebrook Wanderers 1
Sukatra Tigers 0 Maindy 0 AET: 1:1 APK: 5:4

FINAL
And so the final, played in the Stadiwm Bettia in front of a capacity crowd. The two equally-matched teams traded blow with blow, but neither side were unable to find a awy through during the regulation 90 minutes, and so Sukatra Tigers were taken to extra time yet again.

The winner came courtesy of Nedalian hotshot Bader Tayarra, firing home through a crowd of players to ensure Akani Sands achieved the league and cup double, sending the coastal resort into night-long celebrations.

Akani Sands 0 Sukatra Tigers 0 AET: 1:0

Young Player of the Year

Gwrlais Devanallt (Akani Sands) - has truly come of age, netting twelve times for the champions as well as making a supurb impression in the Under-21 World Cup. Big things are expected from him in the future.
Sammy Ewene (Akani Sands) - the young Nedalian had an exceptional first season in Bettian football. A true asset for his team and country.
Hard Dans (Butetown Dragons) - another exception young Nedalian, Dans showed some supurb agility between the sticks throughout the campaign.
Oliver Stankovic (CPDP) - the young Liamist finished as one of the top scorers in the Apex League, helping his team to an astonishing third place finish.
Ross Surur (Rhygwladol Gabalfa) - perhaps the biggest revelation of the season, this little midfield playmaker looks set to be a star of Bettian football.

The winner of the Young Player of the Year award is... Gwrlais Devanallt.

Player of the Year

Trent Hardman (Akani Sands) - a truly inspired signing by Sands manager Bert Troutman, Hardman has been an absolute rock in the Storm's mdifield.
Bader Tayarra (Gabalfa City) - the league's top scorer has exhilarating to watch at times with his skill and speed.
Von Bietsch (Gabalfa City) - City's goalkeeper has an exceptional season betwen Gabalfa City's sticks.
Evan Brooks (Gabalfa Rovers) - Brooks has been a true shining star in an otherwise dismal season for the former champions.
Marcus Baxter (Sukatra Tigers) - the young Hypocrian has had a terrific season, being involved in virtually everything the Tigers have achieved on the pitch.
John Harding (Akani Sands) - linked up exceptionally well to help fire Akani Sands to the league and cup double.

And the winner of the Player of the Year Award is... Marcus Baxter.

Obligatory Foreigner Report

Chicanada
Judging by their players' display in the Apex League, Chicanada's strength appear to lie in their defenders. Ha'ji Diouf settled in very nicely in an impressive Ceffinton Town team which astounded experts by finishing fourth, and played a central part in the second-meanest defence in the division. This feat was equalled by Downton, for whom Evon Klerington played an integral role. Despite netting 16 goals for Gabalfa Rovers, striker Jesse Suda will be hoping for more success next season, as will Alex McLisha Grappenhall.

Hypocria
Well what can we say? Our neighbours Hypocria were only represented by one player, but what a player! Marcus Baxter had a fantastic season as the midfield playmaker for Sukatra Tigers which ultimately saw him voted Player of the Year. Despite finishing fifth, the Tigers will represent Bettia in the next NSFA Cup as the FAB Cup runners-up, and they'll look to Baxter to help them progress against the finest NS has to offer.

Krytenia
Sukatra Tigers found a very able replacement for Bettian star Latif Hunter in the shape of Krytenian hotshot Morgan Bartrum, whose 19 goals helped the Tigers to fifth place, as well as the FAB Cup final. His flair and teanacity have made him a favourite at the Al-Fath Stadium.

Liamist States
Apex League teams made full use of the Liamists '30 years and you're out' rule, as well as making some impressive swap signings. Tiburon Smertin played a pivotal midfield role for champions Akani Sands, as did Varun Nasri, who formed a very effective strike partnership for Butetown Dragons alongside Bettian internationals Husni Teague and Eurys Ffagan.

Other strikers who had exceptional season were Brennan Alasanne of Ceffinton Town, and CPDP's Oliver Stankovic. Both of these players settled in very well into Bettia football, and were both leading contenders for this year's Golden Boot.

Michael Knight was a pillar of sterngth in Downton's back four, linking up well with Chicanadan import Evon Klerington.

Lorshill United's Liamist trio had mixed fortunes. Severo Filippini and Courteny Dieuze had fairly good seasons for the Rhinos, but a troublesome thigh injury niggled Hugh Killick throughout, and he'll be hoping for better luck next year.

When signing Son Defino, Maindy were warned by the LSFA that he is something of a thug - they weren't kidding. Despite getting sent off four times though, Defino has endeared himself to the Bombers' fans as a hardman who gave a bit of backbone to an another lacklustre squad.

Midfielder Orrin Savo admitted that he underacheived and never really settled into a Whitchurch squad which was ultimately relegated. After handing in a transfer request, Sava is already attracting some interest from First Division sides.

Nedalia
The Nedalian quartet who made the short journey across the border to ply their trade here all had very good starts to their spells in Bettian league football. Trent Hardman and Sammy Ewene both played vital parts in the all-conquering Akani Sands double-winning squad.

Bader Tayarra was something of a curiousity when he was plucked from Premier League Andestranne by Gabalfa City, but that curiousity turned to adulation as he fired Gabalfa City to within one point of the league title, and netted himself the Golden Boot with a haul of 25 goals.

Under-21 international Hard Dans provided some fresh impetus to a Butetown Dragons often criticised for its age, helping them to an excellent seventh place finish which they are confident of bettering next time round. Rumour has it they will be looking to add some more Nedlian faces to their ranks for the next campaign.

Vtorbetin
Von Bietsch was a veritable barrier in the Gabalfa City goal, having an outstanding season despite the turmoil of his home nation disappearing off the face of the earth. Now he and his family have settled in our nation's capital waiting to see how affairs in Vtorbetin turn out.

Vilita

05-08-2005, 12:10

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Season 19 :: Pre-Season & Tropical Trophy
-------------------As the clubs prepared to open up training for the new season, a few managers felt it necessary to recruit new talent to press for improvement in the new season. No manager felt it more important than Turoki Isle's Umberto Melli. After yet another mid-table finish, in 8th place in the table, Melli was handed the green light to improve the squad. After seeing impressive Spruitland defender Koenraad Opdebeeck snapped away by the big check books of Marine Coast United, Melli's first target was Rejistanian international defender Rijat Redy, who moved from defensive shrine Makosile to join the Islanders. After securing his Turorian passport, Cednia Beach's Emory Artice also made the switch to Turoki Isle. Melli obviously had his intentions on creating a defensive stalwart at Turoki Isle, making Vilitan Under-21 Reima Tahvanainen his third defensive signing of the offseason, and made one last move to secure the services of Liverpudlian Francois Rousilles from Declasse side Terrarokka Spirit.

-------------------Accross the town Declasse Division newcomers Turoki Tide made a spalsh in signing 31 year old defender Tanner Lembi on a free transfer from Eastal Lunar, before making 16 year old Spruitish midfielder Julien Dewaele their first international signing. Simeone Di Bradini's Kiiarana City lost player of the year Antonis Siazzu to the chequebook of defending champions Strike FC, but quickly used the money to pick up Inland Peaks Noel Adiguzel. Other international transfers saw highly rated Hypocrian prospect Robert Bercali move to Eastal Lunar FC, and Fmjphoenix's Siieranu Ijanaeil move to declasse's Alikki-Corra FC.

-------------------New signing Antonis Siazzu made his debut for defending champions Strike FC in the Tropical Trophy against cup winners Arcticala Inlet. Siazzu was inaffective at best for the champions, but impressive play from young Tika Massa helped Strike to a 2-1 half time lead. However, the cup winners responded and goals from Syku Lyku-Agbayani, Manolis Makunike and Julien Lisbie brought the Trophy back to Arcticala for the third time, denying Strike their claim at Yeaddin's record 6 tropical trophies.

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Season 19 :: First Half Report

-------------------The champions opened up their season against Eastal Lunar and easily walked away with a 2-0 victory. Likewise for Arcticala Inlet and Inland Peaks. The biggest upset of the opening day of competition came in Crosaibi when Bryan 'Pop' Duiker's Jlinal Cove FC out muscled Marine Coast United on the heels of a double by Chicanadan midfielder and team captain

Baston Jillien. Newcomers Irougil and Morata Valley squared off with the Declasse champions walking away 1-0 victors over their relegation-favored counterparts, but as usual it was Yeaddin who found themselves atop the table after an impressive 3-1 victory over Simeone Di Bradini's Kiiarana City.

-------------------Turoki Isle got their season off to a bang when they travelled to the Morata Valley region for the second match of the season. Turoki took the game to the Stellar Division freshmen and opened up to an insurmountable 5-0 half time lead. Loala Saenu's own goal just after the hour was the only blunder in a 6-1 victory that would propel Turoki to an unbeaten start that would put them atop the Stellar Division table 4 matches into the season. The Yeaddin Owls had a string of difficult matches to contend with, but came out well winning the classic dual at the Lirae Asku Castle over Marine Coast United, before a draw with defending Cup champs Arcticala Inlet. To round up a trio of high-calibre clashes, the cameras from all around the world lined the Lirae Asku Castle when the Owls hosted Stellar Division champions Strike FC. Strike looked the better side for much of the night, but could not crack Delain Falcon, and it was Alejandro Vantrease's lone goal that seperated the two sides, giving the Owls the victory.

-------------------Defending declasse champions Irougil took advantage of Falcon's sending off to record a near-improbable 5-1 victory over the Yeaddin Owls. The result, which was the biggest defeat in Owls history, came after Falcon was sent off after upending one of the Irougil forwards early in the match. Matters were made worse when Falcon was suspended for the match against league leading Turoki Isle, but the Owls managed to hold on for a 0-0 draw. In the Turoki derby, the league leading Islanders came out with a 1-0 victory to extend their unbeaten run, 3 points up on consistent Makosile who were on 6 games unbeaten, all of which either 0-0 or 1-0 results. Strike FC were looking fallable after their loss to Yeaddin, the defending champions fell to traditional mid-table sides Turoki United and Kiiarana City, leaving them 7th in the table after 7 matches. Winless Morata Valley began to settle into the Stellar Division, after 5 straight losses the newcomers finally earned their first point, a goalless draw with Jlinal Cove.

-------------------A 3-0 result over Marine Coast United in Crosaibi seemed to boost Turoki Isle into a league of their own atop the Stellar Division table, giving the fans of Turoki the league position they had been promised for 18 seasons but never achieved. Just as quickly, however, Arcticala Inlet came to town to ruin the party. Rhianna Peters opened the scoring just 5 minutes in and Inlet never looked back, handing Turoki Isle their first defeat of the season, allowing the competition to close ever so slightly on the leaders, with Yeaddin 4 points back. Despite their 5-1 dream result over the Owls, that was written off as the rare result of a keeper being sent off, Declasse Champions Irougil FC turned the Irougil Community Field into a shrine of perfection, with impressive wins over Inland Peaks, Marine Coast United and a 1-0 shocker over defending champions Strike FC.

-------------------The Islanders finished off the first half in the worst possible way, with defeats at Inland Peaks and Irougil, leaving them level on 26 points with Arcticala Inlet and Yeaddin midway through the season. Shocking Irougil extended their unbeaten run to 10 games with the win over Turoki Isle, and found themselves amazingly just one point behind the league leaders, fourth in the table. Strike FC finally ended their winless run with a 3-1 turnaround over bottom club Morata Valley who were stuck on just 2 points, 12 behind Turoki United and the last position outside the relegation zone.

-------------------The Turoki United board would not sit back and watch their club cough up once again in the second half of the season, and decided to give Umberto Melli freedom to bring more players into the club. Melli dished out the cash for Yeaddin's Under 21 International forward Tristam Bumbar, and Strike's unsettled midfielder Thierry Columbo. Looking to bolster their own championship hopes, Arcticala Inlet added their name to the long list of clubs defender Jaloey Afrikka has signed for, the most travelled player in Vilitan history made Inlet his 15th different transfer signing from declasse side Terrarokka Spirit. In a late move, Struggling Inland Peaks recruited exciting Lowland Clans midfielder Aneiran Aindrea.

Second Half Report

-------------------As the action resumed, all eyes were on the top three. However, it was fourth placed Irougil who made all the noise, with consecutive victories over Morata Valley, Eastal Lunar and Makosile, the defending Declasse Champions moved atop the Stellar Division table for the first time in club history on the back of a thirteen match unbeaten run. The other contenders all faltered, most notably the Owls who could not retain the bragging rights in the classic duel with Marine Coast United, losing to their top rivals for the first time since Vilitan Season 15. The Owls rebounded with a 2-0 victory over Arcticala Inlet, which coupled with Turoki Isle's loss to Cednia Beach allowed Irougil to slip through to the top of the table. N'Buty Karensky's late goal kept Cednia in the running, moving the lone Turorian club in the stellar division just 6 points from the top in 5th position. At the other end of the table, Morata Valley inched closer to the all time record for consecutive losses in the Stellar Division after dropping their 9th consecutive match in a winless season after 16 matches.

-------------------Irougils impressive unbeaten run was snapped at 11 games by the Owls on Ricky Ezis' 77th minute penalty kick. The Owls needed the three points just to catch back up to Irougil after Surachai Buathiang's winner gave Strike FC the three points over Yeaddin. Irougil's slip up allowed Arcticala Inlet to move to the top of the table on 39 points, 2 ahead of Irougil. Turoki Isle built a mini unbeaten streak to find themselves just one behind the Owls, and 4 back of the leaders, but it was Strike FC who were making the biggest noise. After taking the seasons midway marker just one spot away from the relegation zone, 8 matches unbeaten returned them to their champions form and back up into 6th place, within striking distance of a Champions League Qualification spot at the very least. There was no joy in Seraai as Eastal Lunar gifted bottom club Morata Valley their first ever Stellar Division victory. The Valley then rode that momentum to a shocking victory over faltering Makosile, while Lunar continued to back track into the relegation zone, one point behind 12th placed Jlinal Cove.

-------------------Things got even closer atop the table when the top 3 fell to defeats at the hands of hard charging Strike FC and Marine Coast United, looking to make up for their poor starts and push back into the Champions League qualifying places. Strike, who at one point found themselves in the fight for relegation, were now just 9 points back of co-leaders Arcticala Inlet and Irougil, but still 6th in the table. The Owls, who suffered an unexpected 1-0 loss to Makosile, still sat 1 point off the top in 3rd position. Relegation threatened Kiiarana stole Turoki Isle's chance to draw level with the Owls, Turoki Isle sitting 4 points off the top, and four points clear of fifth place Cednia Beach AFC. The 3-0 loss for Irougil appeared to be just the start of a potential horror trip for the co-leaders, who were scheduled to face Arcticala Inlet, before hosting Cednia Beach, Turoki Isle and in-form Strike FC, in what would prove to be a true testiment to their place atop the table. Eastal Lunar had slipped 4 points from safety, but still had matches with Kiiarana and Inland Peaks to attempt a last ditch shot at safety, a luxury Morata Valley could barely claim ahold of, 10 points adrift with four to play.

-------------------In what was certainly a first time occurance, Irougil FC played host to Arcticala Inlet in a top of the table battle in front of a packed community field and a live audience from media outlets around the world. Some expected that Irougil's placement atop the table was due to a bit of luck, and the final run in against the top 5 sides would surely be their end. However, Irougil pressed hard in the early goings and proved they could compete with it all on the line. In search of their first ever title, however, it was Arcticala Inlet who got on the scoresheet against the run of play off the head of Manolis Ipoua, and the traditional cup experts found themselves 1-0 up at the half. Irougil used up all their substitutions early to try and hit Inlet with a bit of pace, but the ploy was unsuccesful as Inlet recorded the victory to take sole possession of first place in the table. The others followed suit, as Yeaddin and Turoki Isle both recorded victories to keep pace with Arcticala, while Strike FC recorded a crushing 3-0 victory over Cednia Beach that looked too little, too late as they found themselves nine points back with just three to play. Morata Valley's defeat to Kiiarana gave the winners a buffer towards safety, and the losers a return trip to the Declasse, leaving the fight for safety between Jlinal Cove FC and Eastal Lunar, Cove having a 4 point buffer heading into the final games.

-------------------Arcticala Inlet hosted Turoki Isle in a match that would decide whether or not the Islanders would be able to contend for their first ever title, with anything but a Victory for Turoki Isle spelling their elimination from title contention. Newly converted Vilitan keeper Shelton gave the Inlet Stadium something to cheer about, however, as he took down an Inlet player inside the area resulting in Manolis Ipoua converting for Arcticala's 1-0 goal. Things got worse as Julian Lisbie gave the leaders the 2-0 half time lead as Turoki Isle's championship hopes rode in the balance. After some early second half pressure, Arcticala sealed the match through Audioslavia's Derry Colgan, eventually resulting in a powerful 4-1 victory for the league leaders. Things got even worse for the Islanders who conceded a second consecutive defeat to Strike FC who now pressed to steal Turoki Isle's place in the Champions League sitting just 2 points back with two games to play. The Owls faltered in their chance to keep pace with Arcticala Inlet, earning just a draw with bottom half club Turoki United to slip below Irougil back to third in the table, three points back with two to play. A double brace by Bettia's Chris Hutton and Starblaydia's Tumunzahar propelled Marine Coast United into sixth place, and ended Eastal Lunar's 15 season run in the Stellar Division.

-------------------The high-profile matches did not stop running as the Stellar Division neared it's end, as Yeaddin squared off with Cednia Beach, and Strike hosted Irougil. Strike, looking to fight their way back into the Champions League qualifying places after a slow start to their title defense, and Irougil looking to hold on to one of the greatest underdog runs in Vilitan history as the once cupsetters shifted to the greatest of stages and found themselves in the thick of the battle for the Stellar Division championship. An all star lineup hit the field for Santo Kecker's Strike FC, while Irougil took the field without a single Internationally recognized player. Perhaps the toughest stadium in all of sports, The Shultis was brimming with energy and Strike FC was harnessing it the way they know best, dominating the play and creating chances. Forward of the Season candidate Ippolit Adjeit opened the scoring for Strike who looked the only team up for the match at that point. However, the goal seemed to spark Irougil to life as the defending Declasse Champions responded with a series of good chances before half time. There were no doubts that Irougil were the better side as play resumed, with only Vilitan National Jimmy Kater maintaining the lead for Strike. Irougil's inexperience finally showed however as Buathiang doubled the home sides lead. The goal did not dampen the Irougil spirits, but it was a man of the match effort for Kater who proved his international status in the 2-0 win that ended Irougil's hopes of a fairy tale title.

-------------------It was now up to the Owls to contend with Arcticala Inlet, and only a win over Cednia Beach AFC would allow them to do it. After a quick goal from Jacques Vintila, Cednia responded to take a 3-1 lead. Vantrease and Aman Dedur pulled back for the Owls but it was not enough, as the 3-3 draw put Arcticala Inlet out of reach, clinching the Cup Experts their first ever Stellar Division title, and shutting out the Owls for an unprecedented third consecutive season. There was still one more day of matches to play, however, and many positions left to change hands. 5 points off the lead was Yeaddin in second place on 47 points, with Irougil just one back on 46. Strike FC had slipped into 4th and still had the chance to catch Irougil being 3 points back, but Turoki Isle sat 1 behind Strike in what looked to be the battle for the final place in the NationStates Champions League.

-------------------With all to play for the Irougil fairy tale ride found its final stop at home against Turoki Isle. Irougil still fought in contention for the Runner Up position in the Stellar Division, a feat never before achieved by a newly promoted club, While the Islanders needed a win to leapfrog Strike FC for the final place in the Champions League. At half time, the match was level, but it was not looking good for Turoki Isle as Strike FC had opened up to a 1-0 lead over bottom club Morata Valley. A second half Irougil goal gave the perfect ending to the Irougil story, and as Inland Peaks recorded a startling equalizer against Yeaddin, the Irougil faithful celebrated the remarkable feat of finishing as Stellar Division runners up for Season 19, just four points behind Champions Arcticala Inlet.

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Individual Awards

-------------------After a slow start, it was Strike's Inaki Soler who made a clear impression and beat out teammate Ippolit Adjei and Arcticala Inlets Derry Colgan for the Players of the Season award. Soler was also handed the Midfielder of the Season Award, while Colgan of Audioslavia was named Defender of the Season, and Adjei Forward of the Season. Turoki Isle's Shelton once again beat out his international counterparts to the Goalkeeper of the Season award after leading the Turoki revival.

-------------------Bettia's Chris Hutton rebounded from a slow opening season to claim the Foreign Striker of the Season award, with Starblaydian Surachai Buathiang earning the midfielder of the season honors. With Shelton assuming Vilitan nationality, Starblaydia's Angelos Prokopsis was able to take over as the top Foreign Keeper in the Stellar Division.

-------------------Striker of the Season Ippolit Adjei topped the goalscoring charts with 14, While a surprising revival by the aging Simeone Di Bradini saw him tops amongst foreign competitors with 9 goals, one more than Bettia's Chris Hutton.

Stellar Division Top Goalscorers::

# Player Team App. Goals
1st Ippolit Adjei Strike 26 14
2nd Julian Lisbie Arcticala Inlet 25 12
3rd Jacques Vintila Yeaddin Owls 22 11
4th Simeone Di Bradini Kiiarana 23 9
--- Lai Ncube Yeaddin Owls 24 9
6th Chris Hutton Marine Coast 17 8
--- Manolis Ipoua Arcticala Inlet 22 8
--- Iñaki Soler Strike 22 8
9th Alejandro Vantrease Yeaddin Owls 24 7
--- Vorrece Peltier Cednia Beach 26 7
--- Nene Inland Peaks 26 7

Stellar Division Performance Ratings (Out of 10)::
# Player Team App. Rating
1st Iñaki Soler Strike 22 7.73
2nd Derry Colgan Arcticala Inlet 23 7.65
3rd Ippolit Adjei Strike 26 7.58
4th Lai Ncube Yeaddin Owls 24 7.46
5th Kadu Hsen Cednia Beach 25 7.36
6th Chris Hutton Marine Coast 17 7.35
--- Surachai Buathiang Strike 16 7.35
8th Vite Makose Arcticala Inlet 16 7.31
--- Maurizio Sala Inland Peaks 16 7.31
--- Vorrece Peltier Cednia Beach 26 7.31

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-------------------Three straight victories moved Liguon Valley atop the Declasse table, three points clear of third placed Kionao Locals after one third of the season had been played. The battle for the second position seemed to between Kionao and fellow Turorian side FC Almintora, who occupied the second position, although highly-rated newcomers Turoki Tide lingered just behind in 5th, looking to join Turoki Isle and Turoki United in the stellar division, a feat that has never before been achieved by any Vilitan city. Newly-converted defensive side Mavaloiao worked their defense to its perfection, recording 7 draws and 1 victory in their opening 8 matches, conceding just 2 goals along the way. Mavaloiao were one upped however by Lonngeylin City, who refused to earn a result in any of their matches, with 8 draws after 8 matches, to sit in 8th with 8 points.

-------------------Henrik Bastale's commanding midfield performances for Liguon Valley allowed the Valley to open up an 8 point advantage over 3rd placed Terrarokka Spirit and Kionao Locals as the season reached the halfway point. Turori's FC Almintora was three points clear inside the promotion zone in seconed after a series of 3-0 victories, but a 1-0 loss at Lopinka allowed Doug Freech's side to close to within 6 points of second. Newcomers Turoki Tide maintained a very safe sixth position, while just South of them, Colonial Sile found themselves bottom of the table with just one win, facing the prospect of relegation.

-------------------Liguon Valley continued their strong run of form, and maintained their position at the top of the table with 6 matches to play. FC Almintora kept pace however, just 3 points behind the leaders. While the duo were clearly the class of the league, their subjective defenses allowed other to stay within striking range, with Kionao Locals Turori sitting 2 points behind Almintora for the final promotion spot. The third Turorian side, Mliona-Lpaka, sat in 5th within range of their Turorian counterparts and what could be an entry into the Nationstates Champions League, with entry into at least the NSFA Cup almost guaranteed for all Turorian League Sides. Colonial Sile worked their way out of the relegation zone at the expensive of Yutzie Sorma, but only by goal differential, as Alikki-Corra drifted 4 points from safety.

-------------------The Valley seemed to be on cruise control atop the Declasse, that was until they met up with Mavaloiao in the second to last match of the season. Needing just a single point to clinch a return trip to the Stellar Division, In form Mavaloiao stood in their way and battled a deserved 2-0 victory from the Declasse leaders. The result allowed FC Almintora to pull to within a single point of first, but more importantly, kept Kionao Locals within three points and mathematically in position to knock Liguon Valley out of the top two if all results went against them. Despite a late charge, it was the loss to Kionao that sealed Colonial Sile's fate, being relegated from the league system for the first time in club history. Joining Colonial on the trip back to the non-leagues would be Alikki-Corra who never really looked the calibre that the team from the capital city should be.

-------------------All eyes were on the final day matchup between FC Almintora and Lonngeylin City, however, with Kionao Locals expected to easily dispose of already relegated Alikki-Corra. Almintora held a slight edge in goal differential over their neighbors, but only a win would fully ensure their safe passage back to the stellar division. With Kionao winning 2-0, not enough to make up the goal differential, it looked as if Almintora had done enough to seal second place. However, Kionao were boosted by a 90th minute winner for Lonngeylin City which broke the deadlock and sent FC Almintora back to third place for another season in the Declasse.

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-------------------Liguon Valley's Henrik Bastale easily topped the goalscoring charts with 9 on his way to wrapping up the Declasse Player, Midfielder and Goalscorer of the season awards, although competition was tight from Bedistan's Tara Stalls. Vilitan Under 21 Defender Pasi Pulkki was named defender of the season while Spruitlands Julien Dewaele picked up the foreign award. Liguon Valley's Dave Wilmette was named Forward of the Season, with the Foreign award going to Spruitland's Chico Provoost.

Declasse Division Top Goalscorers::

# Player Team App. Goals
1st Henrik Bastale Liguon Valley 24 9
2nd Bevan Holness Mavaloiao 18 6
3rd Dave Wilmette Liguon Valley 26 5
--- Winfield Karega Terrarokka Spirit 17 5
--- Sublé Tonic FC Almintora 19 5
--- Germán Salomón Lonngeylin City 22 5

Stellar Division Performance Ratings (Out of 10)::
# Player Team App. Rating
1st Henrik Bastale Liguon Valley 24 7.46
2nd Tara Stalls FC Almintora 24 7.29
3rd Winfield Karega Terrarokka Spirit 17 7.00
--- Chandresh Adebola Mliona-Lpaka 25 7.00
5th Julien Dewaele Turoki Tide 25 6.96

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Groups:
-------------------Group One went according to plan as Turoki United topped the group, where they will be joined by declasse side Mavaloiao in the next round. Strike FC had no trouble advancing from Group 2, posting a perfect record both in the wins column and Jimmy Kater's goals against column with convincing wins over non-league opposition Tkaob Inland and Kimoara Lika before a 1-0 win over group runners-up Nusira Lionta sealed their passage. From the northern obscurities of the island of Turoki, closer to the shores of Turori than any major Vilitan city, Riailia Village sent a message to their league based counterparts, after leading 2-1 at the break over Marine Coast United. Coast would eventually rebound with a late winner to finish with a perfect record atop group 3, which coupled with declasse side Kionao Locals 4-0 thumping of Alikki Rovers saw the Village squad out of the cup, but certainly a team to watch next season.

-------------------Season 18 Declasse champions Irougil met up with local non-league side Irougil Town and recorded a 2-0 victory on their way to topping Group 4. Declasse side Colonial Sile had a tough time with non-leaguers Crosaibi City, but eventually secured the second spot and a place in the next round. 10 man Kiiara-Torra registered the first major upset of the cup with a 2-0 win in Seraai over Eastal Lunar, knocking the Stellar Division club out at the first hurdle. Regular cup failures FC Almintora faired no better, losing to another Non-League side, Laiotia Locals, allowing the two non-league sides to finish 1-2 and advance from Group 5.

-------------------Liguon Valley recorded a 1-0 victory over fellow declasse side Alikki-Corra to secure second place in Group 6, behind winners Cednia Beach AFC. Cednia got off to a bright start, clinching the top spot with three-star victories over non-league Surf Jettica and runners up Liguon Valley. A Trio of 1-0 victories saw Doug Freech's Lopinka top Group 7, with league newcomers Turoki Tide ousted in a surprising performance that saw traditionally defensive Makosile record a 3-1 victory over their declasse counterparts. However, Spruitish midfield prodigy Julien Dewaele scored with a fantastic strike in the match to open up his account in Vilita.

-------------------Defending Cup champions Arcticala Inlet got off to a quick start in Group 8, with 2-0 victories over Declasse side Yutzie Sorma and Non-League Cittea. Lonngeylin City earned the draw they needed to advance in the second position. Morata Valley's failure to defeat non-league Jaguar Moreda resulted in Declasse side Rammsissil leap frogging them into the next round, along with Stellar Division side Kiiaran who posted an unbeaten record in Group 9.

-------------------Jiujia Makae's goal for the Owls was not enough to secure victory over Declasse Side Mliona-Lpaka, allowing Jlinal Cove to nick the top spot in Group 10. Doubles from Makae and Alejandro Vantrease gave former Declasse side Inland Rovers a rude exit from the cup, and solidified the Owls intentions to compete as the cup progressed. A rejuvinated Turoki Isle posted 7 goals in two matches over Inland Peaks and Non-League Jlinal Wanderers to lead Group 11, while Riccardo Appolloni's goal for Peaks was enough to see them through at the expense of Declasse side Terrarokka Spirit.

2R: A double from Nedalian international Nene was just the start of a dominating performance by Inland Peaks FC, disposing of declasse side Lonngeylin City by a convincing 6-1 scoreline to advance to the third round. It took 115 minutes for Doug Freech's Lopinka to get on the scoreboard against non-league Laiotia Locals, but the declasse side advanced through where they would be joined by fellow declasse sides Colonial Sile and Nusira Lionta. In the battle of the top defensive sides in the Stellar and Declasse divisions, Makosile ran out 2-0 winners over mavloiao. Makosile proved their all around superiority in the match, with their declasse opposition failing to register a single shot during the encounter.

3R: After seven consecutive appearances in the Vilitan Cup final, Arcticala Inlet's spectacular streak was broken by the most unlikely of opposition. Non-League side Kiiara-Torra, who had remarkably advanced to the third round of competition for the third consecutive season, dislodged the defending cup champions with a single strike just half an hour into the game, making the declasse selections committee take notice when it comes time to invite two new teams to the league for Season 20. Defensive stalwarts Makosile turned the trick on Yeaddin recording a 1-0 victory that required extra time after a goalless draw. Gbenga Ogunniya opened the scoring for Marine Coast United and they Crosaibi club did not look back as they knocked out Strike FC to advance to the Quarter Finals, where they will be joined by Cednia Beach AFC and Turoki United, as well as Declasse sides Lopinka, Nusira Lionta and Colonial Sile.

QF: Zhorin Tumunzahar had no trouble dealing with declasse side Nusira Lionta as he lifted Marine Coast United to a 4-2 aggreggate victory over the mid table declasse side to advance to the Semi Finals. Of the four Quarter Final Matches, each pitched a Stellar Division side against a non-stellar side, and in each case the Stellar Division club prevailed, with Makosile and Cednia Beach both recording a pair of 1-0 victories over Lopinka and Colonial Sile respectively to advance 2-0 on aggregate. Turoki United had a late scare from Non-League Kiiara-Torra, but advanced through to face Marine Coast in the semi finals.

SF: Once again it was Zhoring Tumunzahar who led the way for Marine Coast United, with his stunning goal in the opening minute at the Turoki Community Complex sending Coast through to the Vilitan Cup Final for the fifth time in club history. After the scores were level at 1-1 at the Track Venture Field in Sile, Cednia Beach broke the deadlock twice in the extra time to advance 3-2 winners over Makosile to set up a rematch of the very first Vilitan Cup final, when Marine Coast ran out winners over Cednia Beach AFC in season one.

Final: For the third time history, after meeting in Season 1 and Season 3, Marine Coast United took to the field against Turori's Cednia Beach AFC at the Tivali Ring Stadium for the Vilitan Cup Final. Bettia's Chris Hutton had the first chance of the game but never really got all of his shot that was deflected by a defender and quickly moved up the field on the counter attack. After an excellent block by Coast keeper Rory Issah, Gaian Ascendancy international N'buta Karensky swept in the rebound to put the Turorian's one goal up. Marine Coast responded quickly, however, after some great work by Hutton who battled hard to feed the ball inside, Gbenga Ogunniya slipped it around Ebbow Dakkin to equalize for the Vilitans from Crosaibi. The match saw lots of back and forth action with both teams on the hunt for more goals. After missed opportunities on both sides, it was a header that gave Marine Coast United the 2-1 lead. It looked like the result would hold until the half until Vilitan hero Tanner Nerni fired home the equalizer for Cednia Beach at the stroke of half time. It was a brilliant match for the big trio for Marine Coast, and after pressing hard in the second half they were finally rewarded. Great teamwork between Hutton and Tumunzahar before the Starblaydian found his international teammate Ogunniya in acres of space, with the talented midfielder never considering a miss to give his team the 3-2 winner and once again deny Cednia Beach AFC the Cup. Marine Coast United 3-2 Cednia Beach AFC.

Vilitan Cup Top Goalscorers::

# Player Team App. Goals
1st Gbenga Ogunniya Marine Coast 5 7
2nd Ippolit Adjei Strike 4 4
3rd Zhorin Tumunzahar Marine Coast 4 3
--- Jiujia Makae Yeaddin Owls 5 3
5th Alejandro Vantrease Yeaddin Owls 3 2

Vilitan Cup Performance Ratings (Out of 10)::
# Player Team App. Rating
1st Ippolit Adjei Strike 4 8.25
2nd Derry Colgan Arcticala Inlet 4 8.00
3rd Chris Hutton Marine Coast 8 7.88
4th Gbenga Ogunniya Marine Coast 5 7.80
5th Vorrece Peltier Cednia Beach 9 7.67
6th Kadu Hsen Cednia Beach 9 7.56
7th Emory Artice Turoki Isle 4 7.50
8th Manolis Makunike Arcticala Inlet 4 7.50

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Postseason Realignment & Transfers

With the growing support in the Turorian game and the increasing popularity of the Turorian national team, it was no surprise when the selections commitee extended the first of the two vacant places in the declasse division for Season 20 to Turori's Wunokalsa Waridi. While some had called for an invitation to be extended to Cedniavella, the support for the Waridi based club was undeniable, and their history, spending one season in the Stellar Division and 15 seasons in the league system before their demotion in Season 15. Looking to promote the game further in the growing Morata Valley region, Inland Rovers were gifted a second chance to survive in the Declasse. The Rovers got their first chance in Season 18, but lost a late battle to finish 13th, just inside the relegation zone on their first attempt. 10 consecutive appearances in the first stage proper of the Vilitan Cup, however, has solidified there position as one of the top non-league teams, and lead many to believe they may be able to stay up this season.

Callum Banda wasted no time dipping into the transfer market and once again added to his strike force. The Vilitan International striker noting the performances of Spruitland Junior International Chico Provoost and securing his signature from declasse side Mavaloiao. The Stellar Division champions did not stop there however, moving to pick up Vilitan International defender Andrea Lamberti from Strike FC, in an interesting move where Strike also received the most travelled player in Vilitan history, defender Jaloey Afrikka.

Tara Stalls impressive performances for FC Almintora in their declasse run caught the eye of Yeaddin's Kenter Surf, who made the Bedistani international midfielder his main summer signing. Another international on the move was Starblaydia's Surachai Buathiang. After just one season at Strike, Buathiang was recruited to Irougil FC, becoming the core at which the new look Irougil would be built around.

Former Vilitan under 21 midfielder Mauro Capuano underwent a contract dispute at Eastal Lunar FC, and has now made his intentions to leave the relegated club, and the Vilitan League alltogether, requesting a transfer to a foreign club for the upcoming season.

Reputable Coaches and Assistant in Vilita & Turori:

-Stellar Division-

Arcticala Inlet: Callum Banda
Cednia Beach: Alexander Ostling
Eastal Lunar: (Assistant: Mauro Baraza)
Inland Peaks FC: Calaesa Mitaroka
Jlinal Cove FC: Bryan 'Pop' Duiker
Kiiarana City: Simeone Di Bradini (Assistant: Serge DuPont)
Lopinka: Doug Freech
Makosile: Lorenzo Abellan (Assistant: Yabaiy Tbaiao)
Marine Coast: Jurgen Ramzi (Assistants: Rory Issah, Elekim Cairns, Sibusiso Azaiez)
Morata Valley: Jeremie Emeka
Strike: Santo Kecker
Turoki Isle: Umberto Melli (Assistant: Musa Nikiema)
Turoki United: Claus Mengarte
Yeaddin Owls: Kenter Surf (Assistants: Matteo Ollirg, Danilo Liguori, Jan Christiansen, Nicolo Alicicco, Nigel Chapman)

-Declasse Division-
FC Almintora: (Assistant: Giannis Berisha)
Kionao Locals: (Assistant: G.Q. Disterfred)
Liguon Valley: Mark Price (Assistant: Lai Otieno)
Lonngeylin City: (Assistant: German Salomon)
Mavaloiao FC: Massimo Corsi

Nusira-Lionta: Ricky Fike
Rammsissil: Lorenzo Mumamba
Terrarokka Spirit: Marasent Sioane
Tivali City: Hluali Mijatos

-Non-Leagues-

Jlinal Wanderers: Naurew Narkena
Lonngeylin United: David Leacock

-Unattached-

Giacomo Adika (43)
Enzo Ahat (42)
Jonathon Baledrokadroka (41)
Mauritus Banda (51)
Rieux d'Arderer (40)
Cartie Chiiata (64)
Christian Dogbe (44)
Baron O'Toole (48)
Jonathon Stott (41)
Jim Vella (42)

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-Former National Players Key-

Vilita - Turori - Starblaydia - Liverpool England - Kingsford

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Liverpool England

05-08-2005, 13:01

Schimpol are willing to take Capuano on.

Krytenia

05-08-2005, 13:27

Ousevale Borough are also interested in signing Capuano. They feel he will fit in well with existing international midfielders Ieuan Morland, Ricky Mallon and David Signoriello.

Spruitland

05-08-2005, 18:26

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Season 5 – Mid-season update

Pl W D L For Ag GD Pts
Lepus FC 17 11 3 3 33 15 18 36
New Brux FC 17 10 6 1 25 14 11 36
RFC Godiva 17 9 6 2 29 12 17 33
FC Albertine 17 8 8 1 32 19 13 32
Noordlo Rovers 17 8 5 4 32 22 10 29
Fonstown Rovers 17 8 4 5 23 18 5 28
Thiel United 17 8 3 6 29 26 3 27
Somnia City 17 8 1 8 25 21 4 25
Sporting Mayo 17 7 3 7 28 27 1 24
Veger United 17 6 5 6 20 18 2 23
FC Bazaar 17 5 5 7 25 31 -6 20
Crill United 17 6 0 11 17 30 -13 18
New Frigobox FC 17 5 2 10 24 35 -11 17
Sativa Stoners 17 4 5 8 24 32 -8 17
Viss Athletic 17 3 8 6 18 29 -11 17
Rudderwick Rovers 17 4 3 10 17 24 -7 15
RSC Joyce 17 4 2 11 17 29 -12 14
FC Patatt 17 3 3 11 18 34 -16 12

Before the start of the season, expectations were pretty much unanimous: FC Albertine and defending champs Lepus FC would battle it out for the title, with Sporting Mayo or Thiel United possibly forcing themselves into the mix, as dangerous outsiders. But, as usual, it’s not exactly turning out that way.

We’re halfway into Season 5, and a new contender for the title has emerged. Or, well, perhaps not exactly a new contender. New Brux FC is one of the four original teams that started the First Division five seasons ago, along with FC Albertine, Thiel United and the Sativa Stoners. But while Albertine and Thiel have been able to turn this seniority into results, Sativa and New Brux have consistently performed below expectations, up to the point where expectations were drastically reduced.

The Sativa Stoners seem to be off on another colorless season, closer to the relegation zone than to the middle of the table, despite the return of left winger and occasional international Lee Beck from a two season loan period at Nedalia’s Brickell United. But New Brux FC, for the first time since Season 1, are performing in a fashion befitting the team representing the nation’s capital and playing in the biggest stadium in the league.

At least part of New Brux’ strong performance can be attributed to two important transfers. Aging goalkeeper Richard Blanck was sold to Somnia City and replaced by 17-year old talent Gerwald de Wind, snatched away from rivals FC Albertine’s bench. And Starblaydi former Under-21 World Cup winner Augusto Diaz, now 25, was lured away from top club Jhanna City to fill New Brux’ gap on the right wing, providing a valuable creative spark in the team’s offense. Diaz did not come cheap, but New Brux had some cash to spare after up-and-coming Spruitland international Fritz Wigmeister moved to BPL team Bucks Lake Athletic, after already spending two seasons there on loan.

New Brux FC is in second place halfway into the season, tied with favorites Lepus FC. Lepus saw head coach Paulo Bachchan, who led the team to the First Division title last season, leave the club to take charge of Spruitland’s Under-21 squad, and the club management decided to put another Starblaydi in charge.

Ex-international Rigoberto ended his playing career in Spruitland as Thiel United’s right wingback for the past three seasons, and his debut as head coach immediately sets him off with a difficult task: defending the championship title. Rigoberto and Lepus FC did not miss their start though, and skepticism among Lepus supporters about the new coach’s much ‘softer’ style compared to Paulo Bachchan is slowly dying out.

RFC Godiva and FC Albertine are third and fourth, not too far behind the two leaders. For Albertine this is slightly below expectations, as they were expected to be the main challengers for the title, but the gap is small enough to keep hope alive and with Dirk Jools returning from injury, the two time champions are still expected to make a challenge run. The teams behind the top four are likely out of contention for the title, as a seven point gap is quite substantial at this level.

Sporting Mayo and Thiel United, two teams who have been at or near the top for the past few seasons, don’t seem quite up to snuff this year. Last season’s third and fourth place finishers now reside at an unspectacular 7th and 9th place, and only an extremely strong second season half can make them end up somewhere in the vicinity of the NSCL and NSFA spots.

Both teams’ slide down the table is no big surprise to some people. One of Sporting Mayo’s most important players – Spruitland international goalkeeper Simon Briers – left for Krytenia in search of greener grass (and a bigger paycheck), and his replacement, Krytenian David Fernandez, is not having the easiest of times in his debut season in the First Division.

Apart from Rigoberto’s retirement, Thiel United saw a key player move to Krytenia as well – Spruitland international Balt Luyckx – leaving a gaping hole on the left winger side. 16-year old Julien Dewaele, up-and-coming Under-21 international and a product of Thiel’s youth program, was looking to fill the void, but barely a handful of matches into the season he was snatched away by Vilitan Declasse team Turoki Tide.

At the bottom end of the table no definite decisions have been made so far, but for a few teams, thunderclouds are amassing at the horizon. Rudderwick Rovers and FC Patatt, both making a successful First Division debut last season, ending 6th and 8th respectively, do not seem able to maintain that momentum in their second season in the top flight.

More surprising, however, is RSC Joyce’s second to last position, after several steady seasons in the middle of the pack. Aging player/coach Kyle Dean is doing everything he can to keep his team out of the danger zone though, and his old legs have found a burst of good form, scoring nine of RSC Joyce’s seventeen goals so far.

Horst, West and Sala seem to be the main contenders for this season’s top goalscorer award, but with seventeen games remaining the battle is far from over.

Goalscorers:

Jonas Horst Noordlo Rovers 14
Danny West Sporting Mayo 13
Taki Sala Lepus FC 11
Kyle Dean RSC Joyce 9
Glenn Orshaegen Viss Athletic 9
Dirk Jools FC Albertine 8
Trevor Cwddor FC Patatt 8
Thierry Sixx New Brux FC 8
Reginald Blaauw New Frigobox FC 8

Oliverry

05-08-2005, 21:21

Oliverrian Soccer league Season 3

First Division

The league has undergone some restructuration this year as 14 teams are now in first division and 12(now 10 since 2 teams have folded) are in Second division. There was also the first stranger signing by Oliver City FC. Anyway, here are the final standings for the First Division:

Pos Team P W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Oliver city FC 26 15 7 4 47 27 20 52
2 West Rubbermade FC 26 16 3 7 48 29 19 51
3 Perpignant FC 26 13 7 6 43 25 18 46
4 Love City FC 26 12 6 8 34 31 3 42
5 CS Joyville 26 13 3 10 37 36 1 42
6 Marshalliston FC 26 9 11 6 31 24 7 38
7 Wilsonton FC 26 12 1 13 31 33 -2 37
8 CS St. Laurier 26 10 4 12 36 37 -1 34
9 Laval's City FC 26 8 10 8 40 43 -3 34
10 Tastragnant SC 26 9 3 14 29 36 -7 30
11 East Rubbermade FC 26 7 6 13 25 42 -17 27
12 Ennemy City East FC 26 6 8 12 29 40 -11 26
13 Limognon FC 26 7 4 15 31 40 -9 25
14 Ennemy City West FC 26 6 5 15 23 41 -18 23

Oliver City has beaten 2 last years champions, West Rubbermade FC by a little point. Perpignant was alone with their 3rd place. Love City and Joyville are tied at 42 points, but Love City took the 4th place because of their PF/PA differential. The 2 relegated teams this year are Limognon FC and Ennemy City East FC. Limognon was in a 3-way race for 11th place but had some problems. Ennemy city West was visibly not in the race this year as the best position they went was 12th at Matchday 1 and 5.

Players standings:

Top 20 scorers:

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Foreigner report:

There is only one, but he's done very good this year. Iimg Ga'rr, from Marligantis, has done a very good job with Oliver City FC, helping them to win the championship, as he was a regular starter. The team feels that without him, the championship wouldn't have been won by them. He even scored some goals(4 to be precise).

Awards:

Foreigner of the year: Iimg Ga'rr(Oliver City FC)
Rookie of the Year: Iimg Ga'rr(Oliver City FC)
Defenseman of the year: Don Tériaux(CS St. Laurier)
Midfielder of the year: Percy Scott(Marshalliston FC)
Forward of the year: Yves Laroche(CS Joyville)
Player of the year: Yves Laroche(CS Joyville)

Second division

Standings:
Pos Team P W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Sandycity 18 12 0 6 22 21 1 36
2 Marsh Township 18 11 0 7 27 20 7 33
3 Dandy 18 10 0 8 31 26 5 30
4 Kingston 18 10 0 8 25 23 2 30
5 Saint Francois 18 10 0 8 25 25 0 30
6 Nouveau Marshalliston 18 9 0 9 24 21 3 27
7 Beardtown 18 8 0 10 15 24 -9 24
8 Pouliville 18 7 0 11 24 25 -1 21
9 St. Jean de la Route 18 7 0 11 17 23 -6 21
10 Nova Rema FC 18 6 0 12 26 28 -2 18

Sandycity and Marsh Township, a Marshalliston township, has gained the right to get promoted to the First Division. There was a triple tie to the 3rd place between Dandy, Kingston and Saint Francois. Nova Rema has been royally dominated this year, finishing last of all the Oliverrian Soccer League's system.

Coupe Oliverrienne

This cup has come back again. Every 24 teams in the league participated in it. Here is how it went:

1st round
The 16 worst teams played a round before the 8 first played one. Here are the results:
Ennemy City East FC 0-3 East Rubbermade FC
Sandycity 1-2 Nova Rema FC
Saint Francois 2-3 Kingston
Pouliville 1-0 Beardtown
Marsh Township 1-0 Dandy AET
Marshalliston FC 3-2 Trastragnant SC AET
Ennemy City West FC 3-1 Nouveau Marshalliston APK
St. Jean de la Route 1-0 Limognon FC

2nd Round
East Rubbermade FC 0-4 West Rubbermade FC
Marsh Township 1-0 Ennemy City West FC
Kingston 3-2 Marshalliston FC
Wilsonton FC 2-0 Love City FC
CS Joyville 3-2 Perpignant FC
Pouliville 2-1 St. Jean de la Route APK
CS St. Laurier 1-2 Laval's City FC APK
Nova Rema FC 0-2 Oliver city FC

Quarterfinals
West Rubbermade FC 2-0 Marsh Township APK
Kingston 3-1 Wilsonton FC
CS Joyville 2-3 Pouliville APK
Laval's City FC 2-0 Oliver city FC

Semifinals
West Rubbermade FC 2-0 Kingston
Pouliville 0-2 Laval's City FC

Final
West Rubbermade FC 2-0 Laval's City FC

West Rubbermade FC is champion of the 3rd Coupe Oliverrienne

Krytenia

07-08-2005, 16:30

OVERLEAGUE TRANSFER TRAIL

Alex Liberda (HYP): Partizan Drissa (HYP) > Everton City Reds
Talented striker Liberda joins the reigning Overleague champions in their three pronged attack. His arrival sees the exit of Keith Xousa to pastures new.

Keith Xousa: Everton City Reds > Ellisham Wanderers
Xousa makes the short trip north-west to one of the Overleague's expansion teams. He hopes his move will give him a new lease of life and regain his international place.

Jude Westington (CHC): Ousevale Borough > Dereapolis City (loan)
The Chicanadian midfielder is part of an embarrassment of riches in the Ousevale midfield; having been almost frozen out at Denbigh Park by Ieuan Morland, he's hoping the Derries can revitalise him.

Nick Caraiani: Pylos Reavers > Linford United (loan)
With the Hyper League on hiatus next season, Caraiani has been allowed back to Krytenia in a one-season-only deal. Linford can't really afford to buy any players in the off season, however getting Caraiani could be the spur Snhp Xtfuinxm needs for his side.

Spruitland

09-08-2005, 11:39

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FC Albertine breaks away

Pl W D L For Ag GD Pts
FC Albertine 34 20 10 4 61 29 32 70
New Brux FC 34 17 11 6 44 33 11 62
RFC Godiva 34 16 13 5 55 29 26 61
Lepus FC 34 18 6 10 58 36 22 60
Thiel United 34 18 5 11 61 44 17 59
Sporting Mayo 34 17 6 11 60 43 17 57
Noordlo Rovers 34 16 7 11 63 40 23 55
Veger United 34 16 6 12 56 45 11 54
Somnia City 34 15 3 15 41 42 -1 48
Fonstown Rovers 34 13 9 12 38 40 -2 48
FC Bazaar 34 12 8 14 46 56 -10 44
Rudderwick Rovers 34 12 5 17 42 42 0 41
Viss Athletic 34 9 14 11 41 51 -10 41
Crill United 34 10 4 20 34 60 -26 34
Sativa Stoners 34 8 9 17 40 58 -18 33
RSC Joyce 34 8 5 21 34 62 -28 29
New Frigobox FC 34 8 4 22 37 73 -36 28 R
FC Patatt 34 5 9 19 38 66 -28 24 R

What looked to be a setup for an intense championship battle at the midseason point turned into a bit of an anti-climax – except for FC Albertine supporters, who saw their team come away with the First Division title for the third time in five seasons.

Of the four teams still in contention, Albertine had by far the strongest second season half, going 12-3-2 and winning the important matches against Lepus, New Brux and Godiva. Superstar striker Dirk Jools did not take long to regain his form after a two month injury, scoring 14 goals in the second season half.

Lepus, New Brux and Godiva stayed in each other’s vicinity, but they all gave away too many points along the way to keep Albertine within sight. New Brux stayed – mathematically – in the running the longest, but a bad run near the end with 1 point from three matches made Albertine’s task a lot easier, allowing them to slip up once themselves. Only a win on the last matchday kept New Brux in second place, with RFC Godiva and Lepus FC close behind.

Thiel United and even Sporting Mayo had a respectable second season half, narrowing the gap with the top four – or at least with second, third and fourth - but they just came up short in the end.

Among the notable improvements this season is Veger United, back in a firm mid-table position after ending only just above the relegation spots last year. Newcomers Somnia City and FC Bazaar also did better than expected, finishing neatly in the pack, well clear of relegation.

Both Somnia and Bazaar will be eager to confirm next season though, since a small trend seems to be establishing itself. Newly promoted teams seem to do reasonably well in their first season in the top flight, only to slide back down the table in their second season.

Rudderwick Rovers, after a surprisingly outstanding fifth place finish in Season 4, still managed to hold on to 12th place this time around, but FC Patatt – a nice eigth place in their debut season in the First Division – was nowhere near upto snuff this year, and they will be heading back down to the Second Division.

Joining them will be New Frigobox FC, one of the six teams that were added to the First Division in Season 2 to expand the league to ten teams. Their relegation is somewhat surprising after their fine sixth place last year – their best result.

The relegation struggle was more thrilling than the battle at the top, in fact, because for a long time it seemed as if RSC Joyce would be the team to accompany FC Patatt down to Second. But three straight losses for New Frigobox combined with a win and a draw for RSC Joyce brought the two teams within two points of each other for the final matchday. Frigo was unable to get any points against Sporting Mayo, and RSC Joyce managed to do what nobody had dared to hope – a smashing 5-0 win against Veger United, with a hattrick from player/manager Kyle Dean, kept the team in the First Division after all.

Noordlo Rovers striker Jonas Horst played his strongest season to date, winning the Top Goalscorer award with a total of 26 goals, thereby staking a claim for a spot in the first team for World Cup 24 Qualifying. Dirk Jools’ impressive second season half saw him come back to second place in the scoring ranks, just ahead of Danny West.

Goalscorers:

Jonas Horst Noordlo Rovers 26
Dirk Jools FC Albertine 22
Danny West Sporting Mayo 21
Harry Ooyevaar Rudderwick Rovers 20
Ben Thorsen Thiel United 20
Glenn Orshaegen Viss Athletic 19
Taki Sala Lepus FC 18
Jan Wolters RFC Godiva 16

Awards:

Top goalscorer: Jonas Horst Noordlo Rovers 26 goals
Man of the Season: Dirk Jools FC Albertine
Goalie of the Season: Johan Verbeek FC Albertine
Defender of the Season: Laszlo Bosch New Brux FC
Midfielder of the Season: Jeff Wong Thiel United
Forward of the Season: Dirk Jools FC Albertine
Manager of the Season: Fabricio de Souza Lima FC Albertine

All-Star Team of the Season:

GK Johan Verbeek FC Albertine
DR Fabiano Vos Sporting Mayo
DL Zwi Kibby Lepus FC
DC Laszlo Bosch New Brux FC
DC Nico Van Dyck Thiel United
MR Augusto Diaz (Starbl.) New Brux FC
ML Wilton Van Arck Lepus FC
MC Malovar Stokks (Vil.) Sporting Mayo
MC Jeff Wong Thiel United
FC Dirk Jools FC Albertine
FC Jonas Horst Noordlo Rovers

Subs:
GK Gerwald de Wind New Brux FC
D Nicolas Romeijn RFC Godiva
M Carlo Nicols Noordlo Rovers
F Danny West (Hyp.) Sporting Mayo

Second Division

Pl W D L For Ag GD Pts
Atlétique Corset 34 22 8 4 76 26 50 74 P
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Thumpston FC 34 21 8 5 79 32 47 71
FC Tigue 34 18 7 9 68 45 23 61
Racing Wibra 34 16 8 10 52 51 1 56
Vlaai FC 34 16 5 13 65 52 13 53 P
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Boontown Athletic 34 15 8 11 47 36 11 53
Wappering Wild 34 15 8 11 54 44 10 53
Sporting Antgooi 34 14 8 12 43 41 2 50
Optgemak FC 34 15 5 14 52 59 -7 50
Cramelle FC 34 14 8 12 51 58 -7 50
Racing Jacqueloo 34 10 13 11 58 52 6 43
FC Kapoot 34 11 9 14 49 57 -8 42
Fonstown City 34 11 8 15 58 68 -10 41
Cumber City 34 12 5 17 50 60 -10 41
Valhove FC 34 10 7 17 40 60 -20 37
SC Stoutwick 34 6 10 18 45 65 -20 28 R
Jonesville City 34 6 7 21 29 68 -39 25 R
RFC Fadingo 34 5 6 23 30 72 -42 21 R

The battle for the top spot in the Second Division stayed exciting until the end, with Thumpston FC staying within one point of Atlétique Corset until the next to final matchday, when a draw saw the gap widened to three points. Only a last-day slip-up from the leaders could bring Thumpston on top then, as they needed to make up a five goal differential. They did their part, winning their last regular-season match 5-1, but Atlétique Corset did not slip up.

Finishing a full ten points above the team in third place, Thumpston was the favorite to snatch the second promotion spot through the play-offs, but they cracked under pressure. Much to everyone’s surprise, modest Vlaai FC came out on top, after just barely sneaking into fifth place on goal differential. Whether they can hack it in the First Division next season will be another matter entirely though.

FC Tigue failed to yo-yo back up to the top division, though their play-off spot at least lets them finish the season with heads held high, something that can not be said of the other First Division rejects, Jonesville City. In fact, Jonesville is marked with the dreaded R for Relegation for the second time in a row, dropping down from the nation’s top league into the regional divisions in two seasons.

Spruit Cup

For the first time in its three season existence, the Spruit Cup was not won by FC Albertine. The Cup has always had its share of surprise results, but this edition seemed particularly peculiar, with most of the bigger teams bowing out against lesser opponents in the earlier rounds.

After the Quarter Finals it seemed as if FC Albertine would win it for the third time in as many editions. Rudderwick Rovers were knocked out in the Quarters by Second Division leaders Atlétique Corset, and Noordlo Rovers lost on away goals to regional team FC Eyck, relegated from the Second Division a few seasons ago. That left FC Patatt, by then firmly in the relegation zone, as the only other First Division team to make it to the Semi Finals.

But the threepeat – and the second double - was not to be for Albertine. Atlétique Corset, who would go on to win the Second Division, clearly showed that their ambition next season will not be limited to avoiding relegation. With a tight 1-0 at home and a scoreless draw in Albertine, they more than earned their place in the Spruit Cup Final.

FC Patatt, certain of relegation by then, was the unlikely second finalist, admittedly after a string of luck in the draws, never having to face a team from the First Division. Winning the Cup Final would certainly have made the season a success after all, and with a team from the Second Division as opponents this was the perfect opportuniy, but it wasn’t meant to be.

After knocking out the Spruitland Champions, Atlétique Corset was not about to let it slip away at this stage, and a solid 2-0 win made them the first non-First Division team to win the Spruit Cup.

Foreigners Report

Bedistan

RSC Joyce player/coach Kyle Dean has been talking about hanging up his boots for several seasons now, but again it was not to be for this season. RSC Joyce’s lack of quality players – especially up front – saw them slip down to the lower regions of the table fairly fast, so Dean had to push his old legs to the limit to minimize the damage. After a pulled hamstring halfway through the season it seemed as if his retirement was fnally a fait accompli, but when the team was given a last chance to avoid relegation after all, Dean returned to the field on the final matchday, scoring three goals in a marvelous 5-0 win to keep RSC Joyce in the First Division. He swears it was his last match as a player… but we’ve heard that before.

Druida

Seasoned defender Trevor Fic was expected to move to Veger United during the off-season, but ended up remaining with Viss Athletic after all. While he claims to be happy with that decision, he’s still on the lookout for another team, more suitable to his needs, and is rumored to be in talks with RSC Joyce.

The old legs of veteran forward Trevor Cwddor had some trouble keeping up with the First Division pace this season. He scored nine goals for FC Patatt, which was not enough to save them from relegation.

Hypocria

Young Sporting Mayo forward Danny West had a solid season with Sporting Mayo, if not quite as spectacular as last season. He had a few minor injuries and a somewhat decreased level of efficiency in front of goal in the second half of the season, but with a very strong start of the season he still managed to end third in the goalscorers rankings, with a total of 21.

Krytenia

Sporting Mayo goalkeeper David Fernandez, replacing Simon Briers in a part-exchange deal, did not have the easiest start of the season. Fernandez had trouble finding consistency and a demanding Mayo crowd tended to focus on his weaker matches, blaming him for the team’s mediocre performance. But as the season progressed, so did Fernandez, and in his last dozen or so matches there was very little reason for criticism. He seems to have the confidence of the coach – for the Mayo supporters, he’s still on probation though.

Liverpool England

Defender Mike Petterson played a fairly solid season for Lepus FC, though not quite as spectacular as the previous championship-winning season. According to rumors, Petterson is looking for a new club due to differences with new Lepus coach Rigoberto, but these are as yet unconfirmed.

Veger United goalkeeper Albert Leipowitz played one if his best seasons in Spruitland so far, playing his part in Veger’s fine 8th place finish. Leipowitz conceded 45 goals, which is, while not exactly a record, much better than last season, and he hopes to do even better next year.

Marligantis

Young midfielder Mr'iurir'mr Atiou'irriia, aged 14, joined Noordlo Rovers halfway into the season, but has not seen any first team action yet. Mr’iurir’mr – nicknamed “Mister” by the rest of the squad, is reported to do well in Noordlo’s youth team.

Rejistania

Young Lepus forward Taki Sala played well this season, though his scoring rate did slow down somewhat as the season progressed. He scored 18 goals, with which he’s not at all happy, as he was set on breaking his personal record of 21.

Starblaydia

Fabricio de Souza Lima is without a doubt the most successful club manager in Spruitland. Fabricio completed his third season in charge of FC Albertine and has yet to end a season without winning something. He now totals two Spruit Cups and two championships, and was also named Manager of the Season for the third consecutive year.

Rigoberto had a difficult task in his debut season as head coach, defending the title with a team that was never really expected to win it in the first place, and filling Paulo Bachchan’s shoes. Despite finishing “only” fourth with Lepus FC, ten points behind the champions, one could hardly call his coaching debut a failure. The average Lepus supporter is reasonably satisfied with the result, though Rigoberto isn’t anywhere near as popular yet as Bachchan.

Right winger Augusto Diaz did not miss his start at New Brux FC. His addition to the team is considered to be one of the major factors that caused New Brux’ return to the upper regions of the table. Diaz scored seven goals this season and was named in the First Division All-Star Team of the Season.

Young wingback Francisco Ibanez did not see a huge amount of first team action yet, this season. The handful of brief substitute appearances are not enough to make a fair assessment of his abilities, but reports from the youth squad seem promising.

Left wingback Oswald Perheira seems to have matured significantly since last season and has turned into a solid first team player for Veger United. Young Oswald also scored his first goal and received his first red card in the Spruitland First Division this season – oddly enough, in the same match.

Turori

Semi-Turorian/semi-Legalese defensive midfielder Mikel was one of the strongholders for FC Bazaar in their debut season in the First Division, as well as one of the fan favorites. He is rumored to be on the lookout for a place at one of the top four teams though.

Vilita

Veteran midfielder and Sporting Mayo captain Malovar Stokks had one of his best seasons in Spruitland and was named in the All-Star Team of the Season. Despite Mayo’s somewhat average season, Stokks managed to score seven goals – equaling his personal record – while continuing to excel in his defensive duties on midfield.

Krytenia

09-08-2005, 16:56

OVERLEAGUE TRANSFER TRAIL

Mauro Capuano (VIL): Eastal Lunar FC (VIL) > Ousevale Borough
Wantaway midfielder Capuano leaves the Stellar Division for the somewhat lower-key Overleague for a bargain CK600,000. The low price meant that Ousevale could offer a hearty wage of CK18,000 a week, enough to prise the Vilitan from under the noses of Liverpool England side Schimpol. Capuano will be unveiled to Borough fans tomorrow afternoon.

The Lowland Clans

10-08-2005, 05:02

Graham City Sun - Graham City FC picks up two Spruitland midfielders

Today Graham City FC announced that they have completed two transfers to aquire Ziggy Wilander from the Sativa Stoners and Raoul Niehoff from FC Patatt. For Wilander, who is expected to take over the starting midfield job sometime in the next World Cup, Grahm City gave up dog-housed Duncan Garret and Ð2.1 million. For Niehoff, another sub whose in line for a starting job for the U-21 team, Graham City gave up Ð500,000. Niehoff, whose FC Patatt was just relegated in Spruitlands' First Division, was looking to get out and to a club with a better chance of sucess.

Landing the deal with Wilander was said to have been the key. Rumors have had it that the negotiations for a deal for Niehoff were begun just scant days after he expressed desire to go to an unnamed Krytenian club. City FC's interim manager worked long into the night to secure the deal, which included a contract of Ð1.1 million per year for four years, a required-transfer clause that stated that should City FC not finish in the top half of the league that they will be required to find him another team or the contract will be terminated, as well as a guaranteed starting position..

Many fans are excited about the addition of the two powerful Spruitish midfielders, but are worried about the consessions made to Niehoff. "They have every right to be worried," says pundit Henry McAllister, "they essentially gave this guy a carte blanche. Unless they please him, he could easily miss key passes or let off and there you have it, he's gone and the City FC have blown another season."

Dunca Garret was glad to be departing the City FC. "I've obviously overstayed my welcome, and I'm eager to get a fresh start. I believe that I will present a valuable asset to The Stoners, and provide a good replacement for Mr. Wilanders. It's hard saying good-bye to my teammates, but this move was along time coming." A manager has yet to be named fo the City FC, but many expect them to look overseas, perhaps to Vilita or Turori for a manager, though their have been rumors of a Bedistani manager coming in.

Graham City finished twelfith last season with a record of 9-7-14 and 29 goals for and 37 goals against.

Commerce Heights

14-08-2005, 20:17

CHFF presents the new C4™ Champions League™, Episode I: The Φαντάσματα Menace

Week 1
Since there was no league match this week, all the fans stormed ticket sellers for their seats at one of the four TechConGroup Cup quarterfinal matches. The New Seoul Cougars displayed their technical strength when they shut down the Φα-Ζου Φαντάσματα for a 2–0 win. The Sonoma Center Panthers were an equal match for the Florence Lions, but Panthers held out for a 1–0 advantage. The Said Tigers and Naiba Islanders had a number of chances to secure a victory, but they were held only to a 1–1 draw. And finally, Κωνσταντίνος Σωκράτης unexpectedly scored the only goal of their game for Ηια-Χες Ενωμένος, giving them a win over the Commerce Heights Thunderbirds.

Week 2
With the start of the C4™ Champions League™ season, the teams played much less cautiously than in the Cup. Though the Cougars and Panthers held each other scoreless, there was plenty of action in the rest of the league as Tigers edged out Thunderbirds 3–2, Lions destroyed Φαντάσματα 3–0, and Islanders handily defeated Ηια-Χες 2–0. In the second leg of the TechConGroup Cup quarterfinals, Cougars repeated their run against Φαντάσματα for a 4–0 aggregate, Panthers held on to their 1–0 against Lions to advance, Tigers broke the stalemate to defeat Islanders 3–1, and the Thunderbirds turned the tables when they beat Ηια-Χες 4–0.

Week 3
The Φαντάσματα finally shaped up a bit this week, and were able to hold Thunderbirds to a 0–0 draw. The Cougars continued their undefeated run with a 2–0 defeat of the Lions. Ηια-Χες made a strong run against Tigers, but ended up losing 1–2. The Panthers’ luck changed suddenly when they were “pwned” 3–0 by the Islanders, nearly allowing José Albert to earn the league’s first hattrick.
The Cup moved on to the semifinals, where Panthers’ run of bad luck continued in a 3–1 defeat by Cougars. Despite a strong effort, the Thunderbirds failed to come back from behind when they went went down by 2 to the Tigers, and the game ended 2–0.

TechConGroup Cup Fixtures
Cougars 4-|
|--Cougars 3-|
Φαντάσματα 0-| |
|--
Panthers 1-| |
|--Panthers 1-|
Lions 0-|

Tigers 4-|
|--Tigers 2-|
Islanders 2-| |
|--
Thunderbirds 4-| |
|--Thunderbirds 0-|
Ηια-Χες 1-|

C4™ Champions League™ Tables
Team W D L GF GA GD Pts
Naiba Islanders 2 0 0 5 0 +5 6
Said Tigers 2 0 0 5 3 +2 6
New Seoul Cougars 1 1 0 2 0 +2 4
Florence Lions 1 0 1 3 2 +1 3
Commerce Heights Thunderbirds 0 1 1 2 3 -1 1
Sonoma Center Panthers 0 1 1 0 3 -3 1
Φα-Ζου Φαντάσματα 0 1 1 0 3 -3 1
Ηια-Χες Ενωμένος 0 0 2 1 4 -3 0

Top Scorers
Goals
Top Scorers Team Cup League Total HTs
Moe Cardenas Said Tigers 2 2 4 0
Jack Teel Said Tigers 3 0 3 0
Brock Coburn New Seoul Cougars 2 1 3 0
Neil Leonard New Seoul Cougars 2 0 2 0
Neil Thomas Commerce Heights Thunderbirds 2 0 2 0
Josh Johnson Said Tigers 1 1 2 0
Keith McNally New Seoul Cougars 1 1 2 0
Fabrizio Smiley Naiba Islanders 1 1 2 0
Louis Wells Naiba Islanders 1 1 2 0
José Albert Naiba Islanders 0 2 2 0
(MANY) — — — 1 —

(OOC: This is just a routine update—the TechConGroup Cup final [tommorrow] will be covered in detail, and highlights and information on certain players will be covered at the end of the season.)

Commerce Heights

16-08-2005, 01:47

CHFF presents the new C4™ Champions League™, Episode II: Attacks of the Tigers

Week 4
The Panthers corrected their missteps from last week, and were able to win a heated match 3–2 against the Tigers, winning on an 80th-minute goal from Brad Marx. The Φαντάσματα and Ηια-Χες held each other to an uneventful 1–1 draw, the Islanders and Cougars did the same at 0–0. Boris Meade gave the Lions a 1–0 lead over the Islanders, which went unchallenged for the rest of the game.
In the Cup, the Tigers played an uncharacteristically Karelan game, holding the Thunderbirds to 0–0 for a spot in the finals. The Cougars added one more goal to their lead over the Panthers, making the aggregate score 4–1.

Week 5
Boris Polignino made an incredible goal under pressure, giving the Thunderbirds a 2–1 win over the Cougars in the 87th minute. The Lions easily outclassed Ηια-Χες, but were unable to push their lead past 1–0. The Panthers managed a similar victory over Φαντάσματα. The greatest excitement of the week came when the Tigers demolished the Islanders, their 6–2 win including a Jack Teel hattrick finished in the 63rd minute.
In the TechConGroup Cup final, the first chance of the match came in the 25th minute when Earl Charest put the Tigers up 1–0. The game was back-and-forth after that. Steve Burch of Cougars made the halftime score 1–1, which was quickly changed by Moe Cardenas to put the Tigers back up in the 49th. The Cougars made two more goals in the 57th and 77th, giving them a 3–2 lead. Josh Johnson nearly managed an equalizer in the 84th, but it was stopped by defender Steve Burch, sealing the game.

Week 6
The Tigers and Cougars faced off in the league, a warm-up for their title match. The first three quarters of the game was entirely Karelan, but Neil Battle made the score 2–0 for Cougars with goals in the 77th and 88th. Φαντάσματα held Islanders to an uneventful 1–1 draw. Although Brad Marx dominated the midfield for the Panthers, giving the Lions only one chance to score, the Panthers were unable to seize the opportunities, ending the match 0–0. Ηια-Χες pulled ahead 1–0 early, but were unable to defend that and other leads, being forced to a 3–3 draw by Thunderbirds.
At the end of a slow first half, the Tigers’ Moe Cardenas was able to give his team a 1–0 lead, tying the aggregate score that would decide the winner of the TechConGroup Cup. They defended their draw well, hoping to press their offensive skill in penalty kicks, but after repeated Cougars attacks, Neil Battle scored the deciding goal in the 71st minute, giving the Cougars the first title in the new league.

TechConGroup Cup Results
Cougars 4-|
|--Cougars 4-|
Φαντάσματα 0-| |
|--Cougars 4-|
Panthers 1-| | |
|--Panthers 1-| |
Lions 0-| |
|--Cougars
Tigers 4-| |
|--Tigers 2-| |
Islanders 2-| | |
|--Tigers 3-|
Thunderbirds 4-| |
|--Thunderbirds 0-|
Ηια-Χες 1-|

C4™ Champions League™ Tables
Team W D L GF GA GD Pts
Florence Lions 3 1 1 5 2 +3 10
Said Tigers 3 0 2 13 10 +3 9
New Seoul Cougars 2 2 1 5 2 +3 8
Naiba Islanders 2 2 1 8 7 +1 8
Sonoma Center Panthers 2 2 1 4 5 -1 8
Commerce Heights Thunderbirds 1 2 2 7 8 -1 5
Φα-Ζου Φαντάσματα 0 3 2 2 6 -4 3
Ηια-Χες Ενωμένος 0 2 3 5 9 -4 2

Top Scorers
Goals
Top Scorers Team Cup League Total HTs
Jack Teel Said Tigers 3 3 6 1
Moe Cardenas Said Tigers 3 3 6 0
Brock Coburn New Seoul Cougars 3 1 4 0
Neil Battle New Seoul Cougars 1 2 3 0
Josh Johnson Said Tigers 1 2 3 0
Brad Marx Sonoma Center Panthers 1 2 3 0
Young Toney Sonoma Center Panthers 1 2 3 0
(MANY) — — — <3 —

Commerce Heights

17-08-2005, 03:23

CHFF presents the new C4™ Champions League™, Episode III: Revenge of the Ηια-Κιένος

Week 7
The Cougars proved they deserved their Cup championship, taking a 2–0 lead early in the second half and holding it for the rest of the game against Ηια-Χες. The Tigers showed why they couldn’t win the championship, holding a 1–0 lead for most of the game through sheer luck and edging out the Φαντάσματα 2–1 after a late exchange of goals. Dave Christopher gave the Thunderbirds a leg up in the league by scoring the goals leading to a 2–1 victory over Panthers. The Islanders got a number of opportunities all across the field against the Lions, and capitalized for 4–1.

Week 8
The Cougars played even better than last week, taking only 11 minutes to earn their 2–0 win over the Φαντάσματα. The Tigers nearly drew 0–0 against the Lions because of their defensive tactics, but Earl Charest saved the game in the 85th, making the final score 1–0. Ηια-Χες pulled off their first win ever against the Panthers, securing their 2–0 victory by the 32nd minute. José Albert made an impressive goal in the last seconds of the first half, but the Islanders could not take the lead back when Luther Johnson equalized at 1–1 for the Thunderbirds.

Week 9
The Islanders were not so fortunate this week, even with home advantage—the Thunderbirds finished off the game with a 2–1 win. Paul Iñaki made some changes that allowed the Panthers to hold Ηια-Χες to 1–1, giving many fans hope that the national team can succeed in the World Cup. The Tigers finally managed to press their offensive advantage, earning a 4–2 win over the Lions, including two goals by league scoring leader Moe Cardenas. After an early exchange of goals between Cougars and Φαντάσματα, the champions were unable to pull ahead, ending the game 1–1.

C4™ Champions League™ Tables
Team W D L GF GA GD Pts
Said Tigers 6 0 2 20 13 +7 18
New Seoul Cougars 4 3 1 10 3 +7 15
Naiba Islanders 3 3 2 14 11 +3 12
Commerce Heights Thunderbirds 3 3 2 12 11 +1 12
Florence Lions 3 1 4 8 11 -3 10
Sonoma Center Panthers 2 3 3 6 10 -4 9
Ηια-Χες Ενωμένος 1 3 4 8 12 -4 6
Φα-Ζου Φαντάσματα 0 4 4 4 11 -7 4

Top Scorers
Goals
Top Scorers Team Cup League Total HTs
Moe Cardenas Said Tigers 3 5 8 0
Jack Teel Said Tigers 3 3 6 1
Josh Johnson Said Tigers 1 4 5 0
Brock Coburn New Seoul Cougars 3 1 4 0
Brad Marx Sonoma Center Panthers 1 3 4 0
José Albert Naiba Islanders 0 4 4 0
Earl Charest Said Tigers 0 4 4 0
(MANY) — — — <4 —

Milchama

17-08-2005, 23:19

Alexandria Times-Post-Gazette-Chronicle-Journal-Enquierer

Sports Section

Milchama season getting set to start

Inside: Monarchs blow lead lose in 10 7-4

Alexandria- The MFL announced today that the Milchama football season will start next week. This is the 6th season that the MFL has had to considerable success of all involved and has even made soccer the second most popular sport with in Milchama. With that said here are the predictions for each along with what (if anything) they did in the off season.

Great Alexandria- Last season's champions did very little in terms of improving themselves for this coming season. Spot Nielson their best prospect will be starting soon and could have a big impact with them this season. Prediction: 1st

Chaialim- They traded Silas Milckey for Mariosz Florfenord to help them in their NSFA Cup run. Unfortunately they lost in the first round on the away goal rule. A competitive team whose hopes hinge on how well Copperlee does and he will not do as well as last year. Prediction: 4th

Desert Foxes- Good all around team and was unlucky not to finish second last year. They did not make many moves but they are the best managed team in Milchama and are always expected to do good. Prediction: 2nd

Norman Spartans- Was in second place for a long period last year before slipping in the final weeks. Traded their only loose end Florfenord for Silas Milckey a much better defender. They underperformed last year no way it happens again. Prediction 3rd

Legions of Hope- Their big and rough and tumble defenders can win many games on their big size and strength. Johnny Rintel can cause problems but having him as their is still a dumb tactical because of that they never do as well as they could. Their offense includes Marc J. Floren Milchama's all time leading scorer. Prediction 5th

Invading Crusaders- Their name sums up their playing style they play a 2-0-8 and it works to a point but unfortunately it seems that they can never get up to the level of the top 5. Won't happen this year I can almost assure you of that. Prediction 6th

Milchama Warriors- The people's club who have not had much success in the league so far. It doesn't look like it is going to get any better this year either. A good team's team without many stars. Prediction 8th

Cadurim Athletic- Just promoted but rising even faster got the press going crazy after going to the semi-finals in the Milchama Cup before losing to Chaialim. Along the way they beat Great Alexandria, Invading Crusaders and Fighters United. Good team will suprise. Prediction 7th

Fighters United SC- A bunch of no names on this so-so squad. Nothing will happen to them unless they get relegated. Only a miracle can save them from being in the relagation race. Miracles don't happen in the MFL. Prediction 18th

Great Generals- Despite their superior tactics the players they get never seem to do that well. I don't expect anything different this year. Prediction 9th

Rising Fireballs- Despite their name they are quite stagnant. Had a good draft this year so they could climb up the ladder. They do have Marcos Ollins the second best goalkeeper in Milchama so anything could happen with a good offense. No reason to believe their offense can carry them far. Prediction 11th

Clashing Empires- Passionate team with some good players. Not enough of them to make a run at the title or even the top 5 but enough to gurantee a finish in the top half. Prediction 10th

Fire Kindlers- Milchama's resident thug team never does to well but their defense should keep them in the snug part of the mid table. Prediction 13th

Doomed Makot- Bad team name and even worse team. Won't do well at all this year unless coach Ronny Marcolin can save them. I believe he can. Prediction 15th

Pesimistic Chariots- Can win big or lose big and seem to do one or the other every week. This year with new striker Floren Albentine will win more than they lose. Prediction 14th

Fish Lords- It all depends on U21 starter J.J. Faren. As he goes so does the team and he is gonna go pretty damn far this year, espiecially with the help of first round draft pick Bat Nackson. Prediction 12th

Pillaging Spies- They run around the field frantically but never seem to do anything productive. Miracle they were not relegated last year will not be so lucky this year. Prediction 20th

Robbing Bandits- Narrowly avoided relegation after winning thier last 3 games. Got a lot better in the off-season unfortunately they were so bad to begin with that it didn't take much to improve. They look improved now and looked good in preseason which is usually a good sign. Prediction 16th

Klondike Rebels- Newly promoted and are favorites to go back down. They got up on an unbielevable playoff run which saw them beat the third place and 4th place teams in Division 1. Unfortunately in that same division 1 they finished in 10th place. It will be an ugly season. Prediction 19th

Mongolian Horsies- Newly promoted. Finished second in Division 1 and are a speedy team. They run up and down the field and their counter attacks can be deadly. Their counter attacks will be enough to keep them up this year. Prediction 17th

Those are the teams that are looking for the MFL title. Cup prediction tommorow.

Commerce Heights

18-08-2005, 05:31

CHFF presents the new C4™ Champions League™, Episode IV: A New Rematch

Week 10
The Lions managed to hold out against the Islanders for the first half, taking a 1–0 lead by halftime, but the Islanders offense turned out to be too much for them, responding with two second-half goals. An intense match between the Thunderbirds and Panthers ended in a spectacularly boring 0–0 draw. The Φαντάσματα faltered again this week, losing to the Tigers 1–0. The Cougars continued their league title run with an easy 1–0 defeat of Ηια-Χες.

Week 11
Ηια-Χες were surprisingly strong against the Thunderbirds, and though they seemed unable to control the ball, they stopped the Thunderbirds from capitalizing on their chances, and the match ended 0–0. The Panthers dominated against the Lions, but their offense was unable to score. The Lions, on the other hand, found several weaknesses in the Panthers’ defense, and managed a 2–0 win. The Islanders ran into some trouble late in the first half against Φαντάσματα, but competence prevailed, and Naiba scored the only goal of the game. The Cougars and Tigers faced off again, a repeat of the TechConGroup Cup final. The result was unchanged—the Cougars met little resistance, and won 2–0 to take the lead in the league table.

Week 12
The Tigers played a great game against the Islanders, earning a 3–1 win that they hoped would place them back at the top of the table. Unfortunately for them, the Cougars pounded the Thunderbirds for a 3–0 win, enlarging their lead to 5 goals. In a surprisingly slow game, Ηια-Χες got lucky, and managed to knock off the Lions 1–0. In a ridiculously slow game, the Panthers got a few shots at the goal—more than the Φαντάσματα could say—but the result remained 0–0.

C4™ Champions League™ Tables
Team W D L GF GA GD Pts
New Seoul Cougars 7 3 1 16 3 +13 24
Said Tigers 8 0 3 24 16 +8 24
Naiba Islanders 5 3 3 18 15 +3 18
Commerce Heights Thunderbirds 3 5 3 12 14 -2 14
Florence Lions 4 1 6 11 14 -3 13
Sonoma Center Panthers 2 5 4 6 12 -6 11
Ηια-Χες Ενωμένος 2 4 5 9 13 -4 10
Φα-Ζου Φαντάσματα 0 5 6 4 13 -9 5

Top Scorers
Goals
Top Scorers Team Cup League Total HTs
Moe Cardenas Said Tigers 3 5 8 0
Josh Johnson Said Tigers 1 6 7 0
Jack Teel Said Tigers 3 3 6 1
Earl Charest Said Tigers 0 6 6 0
José Albert Naiba Islanders 0 5 5 0
Kevin Mott Naiba Islanders 0 5 5 0
Brock Coburn New Seoul Cougars 3 1 4 0
Neil Leonard New Seoul Cougars 2 2 4 0
Neil Battle New Seoul Cougars 1 3 4 0
Brad Marx Sonoma Center Panthers 1 3 4 0
Keith McNally New Seoul Cougars 1 3 4 0
Ty Riddick New Seoul Cougars 1 3 4 0
(MANY) — — — <4 —

Commerce Heights

19-08-2005, 08:45

(OOC: Something was wrong with the top scorer table—it is correct in this post and may be incorrect in the others.)

CHFF presents the new C4™ Champions League™, Episode V: The Panthers Strike Back

Week 13
The Cougars continued their dominance, thrashing the Islanders 3–0. A heated match between the Thunderbirds and Lions ended in a disappointing 2–2 draw. Φαντάσματα controlled the ball well against Ηια-Χες, but their inability to score throughout the season continued here, and the score remained 0–0. The Tigers’ hopes of winning the league title were nearly ended when the team fell victim to an impressive 3–0 Panthers win, their best game of the season.

Week 14
The Φαντάσματα pulled off their first win of the season against Thunderbirds, taking the 1–0 lead with only their fifth goal of the season. The Panthers’ success was short-lived, succumbing to the Islanders 2–1. The Tigers were eliminated from title contention when Ηια-Χες defeated them 2–0, even more shocking than last week’s Panthers win. The Cougars conceded their fourth goal of the season against the Lions, but still managed to win 2–1.

Week 15
The Islanders completely shut down the Ηια-Χες offense, but an 85th-minute goal on their only chance of the night made the score only 2–1. Though it was not the result they hoped for, the Lions secured 5th place on a 1–1 draw with Φαντάσματα. The Tigers finally stopped falling when they held the Thunderbirds to a mere 0–0 draw, but it was too little, too late to win the title. The Cougars clinched the undisputed CHFF championship when they beat the Panthers 3–1 in the last game of the season.

C4™ Champions League™ Results
Team W D L GF GA GD Pts
New Seoul Cougars 10 3 1 24 5 +19 33
Said Tigers 8 1 5 24 21 +3 25
Naiba Islanders 7 3 4 22 20 +2 24
Commerce Heights Thunderbirds 3 7 4 14 17 -3 16
Florence Lions 4 3 7 15 19 -4 15
Ηια-Χες Ενωμένος 3 5 6 12 15 -3 14
Sonoma Center Panthers 3 5 6 11 17 -6 14
Φα-Ζου Φαντάσματα 1 7 6 6 14 -8 10

Top Scorers
Goals
Top Scorers Team Cup League Total HTs
Moe Cardenas Said Tigers 4 5 9 0
Neil Battle New Seoul Cougars 2 6 8 0
Neil Leonard New Seoul Cougars 2 5 7 0
Earl Charest Said Tigers 1 6 7 0
Josh Johnson Said Tigers 1 6 7 0
Brad Marx Sonoma Center Panthers 1 6 7 0
Jack Teel Said Tigers 3 3 6 1
Keith McNally New Seoul Cougars 2 4 6 0
José Albert Naiba Islanders 0 6 6 0
(MANY) — — — <6 —

Darren Redner Memorial Trophy Standings
Week 1 Sonoma Center Panthers (last CHFF champion)
Week 3 Naiba Islanders (d. Panthers 3–0 in league)
Week 5 Said Tigers (d. Islanders 6–2 in league)
Week 5 New Seoul Cougars (d. Tigers 3–2 in Cup)
(Cougars undefeated since)

C4™ Champions Trophy™ (top finisher in C4™ Champions League™): New Seoul Cougars
TechConGroup Cup (winner of TechConGroup Cup tournament): New Seoul Cougars
Darren Redner Memorial Trophy, Presented by CDA (for “unofficial championship”): New Seoul Cougars
Other awards to be presented at CHFF ceremony at CDA National Stadium next week.

Commerce Heights

20-08-2005, 03:53

CHFF presents the new C4™ Champions League™, Episode VI: Return of the Cougars

Week 16
After a long and boring speech by CHFF president Lance Lasala at the First Annual CHFF Awards Ceremony, he finally got around to presenting the awards. “It is my honor to present to you the winners of the C4™ Champions Trophy™…the New Seoul Cougars!” Eventually, the banquet moved on to the awards that had not already been announced:

Billy Quigley Award (highest-scoring forward): Moe Cardenas, Said Tigers
Progressan Cuisine’s Imdila Award (best midfield performance): Εντουσέι Εμανουελ, Φα-Ζου Φαντάσματα
Rejistania Semiconductors’ Karela Award (best defense performance): “Sorry, we’re having some technical difficulties—but we think the winner is…” Al Oakes, Commerce Heights Thunderbirds
Vojtilo Trophy (best goalkeeper): Keith McNally, New Seoul Cougars
The Wooden Spoon, Pat on the Back, and Good Luck for Next Year (worst team performance): Φα-Ζου Φαντάσματα
“But the Numbers Should Be Random!” Award (biggest change of luck): Said Tigers
CCCP Irrelevance Award (most unnoticed team): Florence Lions
Muroran Marketing Trophy (most over-hyped team): Sonoma Center Panthers
Adam Island Award (most upsets): Ηια-Χες Ενωμένος

Chicanada

29-08-2005, 23:25

CFA Reports
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1927 Final Report

Chicanada Football Union

In the first year of the CFU, money won out as the highly expensive Real Chelsea picked up the first title of the new top flight, holding off FFCU in the final game of the season to capture the cup. Expected challengers (and big spenders as well) Charlton and Arsenal lived up to their reputation while Rangers and Southampton, comming off a FA Cup Final (which Southampton won) looked exhausted after their opening run and barely avoided relegation. The Cavs and the Classicos had been favored to stay up but a bad streak towards the end meant they, along with those Mustangs from Finnen, ended up going down a flight.

First Division Final Pts W D L GF:GA GD
C. Real Chelsea 52 15 7 8 45:29 16
2. FC Finnegann 51 13 12 5 36:36 0
3. Charlton Athletic 49 13 10 7 38:28 10
4. Arsenal 49 13 10 7 36:29 7
5. Carlsberg SH 44 12 8 10 45:39 6
6. Stamford Bridge 43 12 7 11 36:27 9
7. Victoria Park 42 10 12 8 30:26 4
8. IDEXA 41 9 14 7 38:36 2
9. Southampton City 40 11 7 12 37:37 0
10. Ashley 39 9 12 9 32:33 -1
11. Southampton 36 9 9 12 37:38 -1
12. Grasslands 34 9 7 14 35:43 -8
13. Rangers 31 7 10 13 31:40 -9
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RE. Finnen 31 7 10 13 26:37 -11
RE. Cavalier 31 7 10 13 32:44 -12
RE. Hennessy 30 7 9 14 34:46 -12

The second flight saw the beginnings of the play-off entry early. Astur City, winner of the second Cana City Championships, had been the favorite to go on but lost to Astur FC in the final day, letting Spears-Kensington sneak into the finals. City and Ajaccio are expected to try and buy players off from Chelsea in order to make their First Division visit a long one. Swansea and AFC Dallas tripped up to get relegated with an Orleans United squad that was pretty much gutted and was lucky to win any of their games.

Second Division Final Pts W D L GF:GA GD
C. Provincetown City 63 18 9 11 48:35 13
P. Ajaccio AFC 61 16 13 9 45:30 15
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3. Fulham 60 15 15 8 50:39 11
4. Williamsport 57 15 12 11 42:42 0
P. Governess Palace 56 15 11 12 40:35 5
6. Spears-Kensington 55 15 10 13 37:31 6
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7. Astur City 53 14 11 13 47:38 9
8. AC Loundon 52 13 13 12 35:36 -1
9. Astur FC 52 15 7 16 35:39 -4
10. United South 51 14 9 15 38:40 -2
11. Middlesborough County 51 13 12 13 41:46 -5
12. Fulham Saint Michael 50 13 11 14 39:41 -2
13. Astur Depot 49 13 10 15 40:41 -1
14. Carlsberg 49 13 10 15 34:41 -7
15. Cana City 47 12 11 15 48:43 5
16. Internation 46 12 10 16 38:44 -6
17. Ashley AFC 45 11 12 15 32:40 -8
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RE. Swansea 45 9 18 11 31:39 -8
RE. Orleans United 45 12 9 17 41:53 -12
RE. AFC Dallas 41 10 11 17 35:43 -8

In the Promotional finals, Palace looked like they finally got their budget finally right and used their young players to get past a very pesky SPK to get top flight status.

Spears-Kensington 3 Fulham 1
Governess Palace 1 Williamsport 0

Governess Palace 2 Spears-Kensington 1

The Third Division saw their new squads take control and look towards proving their worth. Many were surprised that Rovers snuck is, as the small Seaport club can't compete with Seaport E'oasv of FCS in the money game to get Aramourian players. Bradofrd looks like a good bet to stay put in the second flight. At the bottom is National, who had hoped for some success but instead gets sent all the way down to Conference.

Third Division Final Pts W D L GF:GA GD
C. Bradford Park 67 19 10 9 44:33 11
P. Rovers 65 17 14 7 46:27 19
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3. Colchester 64 19 7 12 53:32 21
P. Northland United 62 15 17 6 47:31 16
5. Real Star Point 59 16 11 11 44:29 15
6. East Rangers United 58 14 16 8 43:27 16
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7. United Astur 55 15 10 13 35:33 2
8. Douala City 54 15 9 14 42:34 8
9. Xanthi FC 53 14 11 13 44:42 2
10. Charlton united 52 13 13 12 41:43 -2
11. Olimpo Fenix 52 13 13 12 36:38 -2
12. North Cape Town 48 11 15 12 31:42 -11
13. Tolou Athletic 46 12 10 16 37:47 -10
14. Siena Athletic 45 11 12 15 29:39 -10
15. LP Sun Devils 43 9 16 13 44:56 -12
16. Sfaxen BCF 42 11 9 18 36:48 -12
17. Saint Johnstone 42 10 12 16 33:46 -13
18. Ibrox 40 9 13 16 33:44 -11
19. Fulham United 37 9 10 19 42:51 -9
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RE. National 37 9 10 19 31:49 -18

The Second Division Promotion battle was not even close, as a streaking NorU had no problem beating RSP and ERU to win promotion for the budget-strapped club.

East Rangers United 2 Colchester 1
Real Star Point 1 Northland United 3

Northland United 2 East Rangers United 0

LigaChicanada

New league format, same result. Mission, using Jon Porobosky to their advantage, won their second straight top flight title. The Krytenian, named CFA Player Of The Year and International Player of the Year, looks to be getting a big bonus to stay with the Patriots. The rest of the league settled into the normal look as the old guard took their normal upper-table positions. The Shooters and CFC get only a short stay in the new look A League as they get sent packing.
Liga A Final Pts W D L GF:GA GD
C. Mission 68 19 11 8 51:32 19
2. Acadia 62 16 14 8 43:34 9
3. AC Atens 60 16 12 10 43:37 6
4. Star Point 58 15 13 10 43:34 9
5. Township 58 17 7 14 43:37 6
6. AS Bishop County 56 17 5 16 49:44 5
7. Eastentown 55 13 16 9 46:35 11
8. Douala 54 13 15 10 37:29 8
9. AS Risa 54 15 9 14 47:47 0
10. Cana West FC 53 14 11 13 43:48 -5
11. Evon AC 50 14 8 16 43:50 -7
12. Provincetown 48 12 12 14 40:46 -6
13. AS Cana 47 11 14 13 40:44 -4
14. Verde Mund 46 11 13 14 39:43 -4
15. Bishop FC 45 12 9 17 48:47 1
16. Paradiso 45 10 15 13 40:45 -5
17. Saint Croix 45 12 9 17 39:52 -13
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RE. FC Esten 43 8 19 11 34:35 -1
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RE. Crossings FC 40 9 13 16 37:50 -13
RE. North Coast 35 8 11 19 47:63 -16

Dayaka and Northeast had a fun race up to the final two games, where the RFC team pulled away to win the second flight title and get promotion. Ajax Chi would get their promotion later, but the club had the division title in hand until losses to Hull City and Sheffield sent them out of the top slot. Cosmos and Livingston continue to struggle as they face the difficult club out of Liga 2.

Liga 1 Final Pts W D L GF:GA GD
C. RFC Dayaka 75 21 12 13 57:40 17
P. Northeast 71 19 14 13 59:46 13
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P. Ajax Chi 70 20 10 16 51:46 5
4. AC Kingdom 70 19 13 14 46:41 5
5. Narobi 69 18 15 13 47:41 6
6. Central Coast AFC 68 18 14 14 52:44 8
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7. Kodiak AFC 66 18 12 16 55:45 10
8. Cana FC 66 19 9 18 55:49 6
9. Citadel 66 18 12 16 43:39 4
10. Hull City 64 15 19 12 52:49 3
11. Saint Jean 64 15 19 12 45:43 2
12. Birmingham 64 18 10 18 56:56 0
13. Newcastle 62 16 14 16 44:44 0
14. FC Dover 62 15 17 14 46:47 -1
15. Suda FC 60 13 21 12 45:41 4
16. West Coast FC 60 16 12 18 47:57 -10
17. Sheffield 58 15 13 18 58:59 -1
18. Risa FC 58 15 13 18 34:47 -13
19. Rosa FC 56 14 14 18 51:51 0
20. Manchester 56 13 17 16 45:51 -6
21. Jaxx United 56 15 11 20 41:55 -14
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22. Colony North 52 12 16 18 52:65 -13
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RE. FC Livingston 50 11 17 18 50:52 -2
RE. Cosmos 45 11 12 23 44:67 -23

Narobi had hoped their shocking Premiership victory would lead them to the Liga A but ACK decided to keep them down a flight yet again while Ajax decided to move on up with a pounding of FC Esten that sent the Pride tumbling out of the top flight.

Central Coast AFC 0-1 Ajax Chi 2-0
Narobi 0-1 AC Kingdom 0

AC Kingdom 0-2 Ajax Chi 2-1

FC Esten 1 Ajax Chi 2 Shootout (2-4)

Many people are wondering where the hell Cy'an came from as they lead the pack to Liga 1. The club, out of Newcastle West, showed some great skill as they trounced their opponents and held off Rebel Sur for the crown. Lions Acadia fell into administration and the team was sold off to a group of inverstors and rechristened Genoa. A new name and a new kit could not save Goedi's baby team, as Rapids heads off to Conference.

Liga 2 Final Pts W D L GF:GA GD
C. Cy'an 83 23 14 9 53:35 18
P. Rebel Sur 75 21 12 13 54:41 13
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3. Barclay U 74 19 17 10 53:40 13
4. AS E'oasvloap 73 20 13 13 50:42 8
5. AC Finnen 71 19 14 13 48:46 2
6. Foster 68 19 11 16 48:41 7
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7. United West 66 18 12 16 62:55 7
8. Lions Acadia 66 17 15 14 53:50 3
9. Crossings United 64 15 19 12 49:46 3
10. Norde United 64 16 16 14 42:39 3
11. FC Zain'aa 64 18 10 18 45:47 -2
12. Colombo FC 60 15 15 16 46:45 1
13. Prarieville 59 15 14 17 49:48 1
14. Grand Mariner 58 16 10 20 49:50 -1
15. C'jaro Lex 58 15 13 18 53:55 -2
16. Aston 58 13 19 14 46:54 -8
17. Aramour FC 57 16 9 21 52:53 -1
18. Rosa City 56 13 17 16 42:52 -10
19. FC Eoden 56 14 14 18 43:54 -11
20. Bishop East 55 14 13 19 49:55 -6
21. Sur Inlet 53 13 14 19 42:52 -10
22. Palazia 53 12 17 17 43:56 -13
23. Bulls 52 13 13 20 41:45 -4
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RE. Rapids GFC 46 11 13 22 39:50 -11

Liga 1 Promotion fight saw, as expected, Colony North win a reprive by holding off undermanned Foster in the final battle.

Foster 1-2 Barclay U 0-1
AC Finnen 0-2 AS E'oasvloap 1-0

Foster 2-1 AC Finnen 0-1

Colony North 1 Foster 1 AET: 1:1 APK: 5:3

Nationwide Conference

The only main stories are the surprisnging run of Hornchurch and the CFA's decision not to allow Conference to split and become the fourth flight of the CFU or Liga. Expect them to bicker over that for the next few seasons. Lyon gets the "honor" of being named the worst team in the main tables but are lucky the small semi clubs can't get promotion to Conference just yet.

Conference A Final Pts W D L GF:GA GD
C. Renault 36 11 3 8 30:21 9 to CFU
P. Hornchurch 36 10 6 6 26:20 6 to Liga
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3. Carlisle 36 10 6 6 24:19 5
4. Queens Aramour 33 9 6 7 27:23 4
5. Marcelleis 32 8 8 6 26:16 10
6. Bainsfiel 32 9 5 8 25:26 -1
7. Barclay Lovejoy 30 7 9 6 24:18 6
8. Queens Risa 30 8 6 8 23:23 0
9. Barnett 27 6 9 7 16:22 -6
10. Saint George 26 7 5 10 21:30 -9
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RE. United North 25 7 4 11 20:27 -7
RE. Jaxx City 15 2 9 11 19:36 -17

Conference B Final Pts W D L GF:GA GD
C. Strausbaum 35 10 5 7 31:25 6
P. Villa Prane 35 10 5 7 24:21 3
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3. Colombo 34 8 10 4 30:24 6
4. FC Brno 34 9 7 6 26:25 1
5. UF Narobi 34 10 4 8 24:27 -3
6. Esten Athletic 33 9 6 7 22:18 4
7. Tolouse 31 9 4 9 23:27 -4
8. Mogada 30 9 3 10 24:23 1
9. Whitney 25 6 7 9 20:21 -1
10. Club Stamford 25 7 4 11 21:25 -4
11. FC Lis 24 6 6 10 24:29 -5
12. Lyon 23 6 5 11 20:24 -4

Barclay Leagues Cup

What's a season without another title. Making the calendar more full, 32 teams competed for the fifth title of the year, and we had a repeat winner after four trophies were presented.

Opening Round
Provincetown City 1 Cy'an 0
Ajaccio AFC 3 Rebel Sur 2
Fulham 3 Barclay U 2
Williamsport 1 AS E'oasvloap 2
RFC Dayaka 1 Bradford Park 2
Northeast 0 Rovers 2
Ajax Chi 2 Colchester 0
AC Kingdom 3 Northland United 2

Round of 16
Real Chelsea 1 AC Kingdom 0
FC Finnegann 1 Rovers 2 Shootout (5-6)
Charlton Athletic 2 Ajaccio AFC 3
Arsenal 3 AS E'oasvloap 2
Mission 1 Ajax Chi 2 OT
Acadia 3 Provincetown City 1
AC Atens 1 Fulham 0 Shootout (5-4)
Star Point 2 Bradford Park 1 Shootout (4-2)

Quaterfinals
Acadia 4 Rovers 3 OT
Ajaccio AFC 1 Arsenal 2 OT
Ajax Chi 3 AC Atens 2
Real Chelsea 1 Star Point 0

Semifinals
Arsenal 0-0 Real Chelsea 1-2
Acadia 2-0 Ajax Chi 0-1

Finals (Ital Fields, Jaxx)
Real Chelsea 2 Acadia 1 OT Real wins Leagues Cup

The CFA is still trying to figure out how the FA Cup winner, Leagues Cup winner, Premiership winner and FA runner up will fit into their NSCL/NSFA plans, but it has been certified that the CFU First Division and Liga A Champions will be guaranteed NSCL slots.

Kaze Progressa

01-09-2005, 11:30

KPFA LEAGUE SEASON 2

PREMIER DIVISION
Pos Team P W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Quarua Lakeside 26 16 3 7 41 25 16 51
2 Farela City 26 13 7 6 38 29 9 46
3 Kaza X-Teem 26 12 7 7 25 22 3 43
4 Pageas 26 13 2 11 40 26 14 41
5 Texat Aba 26 11 7 8 38 35 3 40
6 Paninara Kick 26 9 10 7 33 33 0 37
7 Azzaer 26 11 4 11 28 35 -7 37
8 Fildi Sunshine 26 10 5 11 36 37 -1 35
9 Islanders 26 9 7 10 33 28 5 34
10 Quarua Mountain 26 9 6 11 34 35 -1 33
11 Chedar-Edma 26 8 7 11 30 41 -11 31
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12 Capitolians 26 7 7 12 32 40 -8 28
13 Ugiata Uglies 26 6 8 12 31 38 -7 26
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14 Nortenai Junction 26 6 4 16 27 42 -15 22

FIRST DIVISION
Pos Team P W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Gateway Bay 30 17 7 6 52 32 20 58
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2 Peninsular Powerhouse 30 16 7 7 51 35 16 55
3 Meyila 30 14 8 8 53 40 13 50
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4 Waree-Mashru 30 12 12 6 52 37 15 48
5 Tarazoni Pizzamen 30 12 12 6 42 30 12 48
6 Gauralan 30 11 11 8 43 30 13 44
7 Doori 30 11 10 9 35 34 1 43
8 Ewaqa 30 9 12 9 34 38 -4 39
9 Sinnari Devils 30 9 12 9 42 49 -7 39
10 Storavora 30 11 5 14 42 47 -5 38
11 Nikaiza 30 9 9 12 40 48 -8 36
12 Bluthalim 30 6 13 11 33 39 -6 31
13 Yuzisan 30 7 9 14 33 45 -12 30
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14 Maunlik 30 7 9 14 38 56 -18 30
15 Northwest Dock 30 5 12 13 30 45 -15 27
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16 Zappa Shore 30 6 8 16 26 41 -15 26

SECOND DIVISION
Pos Team P W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Daurama City 30 17 5 8 51 32 19 56
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2 Northlake (Narzfiint) 30 15 8 7 45 37 8 53
3 Quarua University 30 13 13 4 37 22 15 52
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4 Muginz 30 13 12 5 42 33 9 51
5 Junoki Jerk 30 13 7 10 44 32 12 46
6 Fellaix Phoenix 30 12 9 9 35 36 -1 45
7 Zappa Lazerz 30 12 8 10 39 39 0 44
8 Moritalla 30 9 14 7 44 42 2 41
9 Surizzi Easy 30 9 11 10 42 41 1 38
10 Dulasxi Decor 30 9 10 11 33 33 0 37
11 Daurama Destroyers 30 10 7 13 40 50 -10 37
12 Nuberi Nuevo 30 9 9 12 34 39 -5 36
13 Minita Techno 30 10 4 16 38 43 -5 34
14 Jaurania South Swing 30 9 5 16 37 47 -10 32
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15 Sisatikli 30 7 10 13 37 46 -9 31
16 Niztanfa NO2 30 3 8 19 29 55 -26 17

PLAYOFF RESULTS
Ugiata Uglies 3 Peninsular Powerhouse 1 [2-0, 1-1]
Capitolians 4 Meyila 1 [2-0, 2-1]
Northwest Dock 1 Northlake Narzfiint 0 [1-0, 0-0]
Maunlik 0 Quarua University 4 [0-2, 0-2]

PROMOTED TEAMS
From K-Train Western Division: Papyra
From K-Train Eastern Division: Larizzi Bridge

Liverpool England

01-09-2005, 11:55

The Liverpool England Season continues!

When we left off...
Group 1 Pts W D L GF:GA GD PP
1. North Fence Pushing 10 3 1 2 8:6 2 28
2. CCL 'C' 9 3 0 3 8:6 2 27
3. CCL 'D' 8 2 2 2 7:9 -2 26
4. Al-Johari 7 2 1 3 5:7 -2 25
Group 2 Pts W D L GF:GA GD PP
1. Thunderbird Bazaar 11 3 2 1 9:6 3 29
2. Blackwater 10 3 1 2 6:4 2 28
3. Palisade Road 8 2 2 2 5:5 0 26
4. Darkness United 4 1 1 4 3:8 -5 22
Group 3 Pts W D L GF:GA GD PP
1. Talbott 13 4 1 1 11:7 4 31
2. Icarus Wings 13 4 1 1 8:4 4 31
3. Pardbo 3 0 3 3 7:11 -4 21
Orean 3 0 3 3 7:11 -4 21
Group 4 Pts W D L GF:GA GD PP
1. Hungry Palls 14 4 2 0 7:2 5 32
2. Keelhead 7 2 1 3 7:8 -1 25
3. Schimpol 7 2 1 3 4:5 -1 25
4. Shrewtoe 5 1 2 3 5:8 -3 23

Let's see how they got on in the second half of the season, team-by-team for selected teams.

North Fence Pushing kicked the second half of the season off at home to CCL 'D'. Having beaten the capital side 3-0 on opening day, all the Pushing could do was a miserable 1-1 draw - something that, despite leading the group, cost North Fence Pushing manager Randy Ramos his job. He resigned three days before their Matchday Eight encounter with Al-Johari - which they went on to lose 3-1.

North Fence results, matchday 7 through 12:
1-1 CCL 'D'; 1-3 Al-Johari; 1-0 CCL 'C'; 1-1 CCL 'D'; 1-0 Al-Johari; 1-0 CCL 'C' (11 points from possible 18)

CCL 'C' were in second to kick off the second half of the season. A good omen perhaps? They began by defeating Al-Johari 1-0, meaning they were now within one point of group leaders North Fence Pushing. The Matchday Eight City Centre derby was a tight affair, and with neither team wanting to give in, the match ended in a 1-1 draw. They lost against North Fence again on MD12, but had prior to that got a good boost before their fourth and last CCL encounter of the season by beating Al-Johari 2-0. The CCL derby finished with an amazing six goals scored; three at both ends. 3-3 the final, thrilling, score.

CCL 'C' results, matchday 7 through 12:
1-0 Al-Johari; 1-1 CCL 'D'; 0-1 North Fence Pushing; 2-0 Al-Johari; 3-3 CCL 'D'; 0-1 North Fence Pushing (8 points from possible 18)

Orean managed to claim their first win of the season; it came at home to Pardbo, fourth seeds and in dire straits with their situation. For Orean, it was nice revenge at their former manager Jon McYilroy - now Pardbo's manager - for leaving them in such conditions. However, it would prove not to be enough to salvage Orean's season - for a second season running they would finish bottom of their group, as Pardbo managed an incredible season after that loss - even beating Orean 1-0 at Grovers Park.

Orean results, Matchdays Seven through Twelve:
3-1 Pardbo; 2-0 Icarus Wings; 2-2 Talbott; 0-1 Pardbo; 1-3 Icarus Wings; 2-1 Talbott (10 points from possible 18)

Pardbo were 3-for-21 in points after Matchday Seven (including their 3-1 defeat at home to Orean), and despite being seeded, would not go on to make it to safety; like IDEXO and before that Folenisa before them, falling into the relegation playoffs shortly after winning the title. Despite amassing an amazing twelve points from eighteen - more than any other team in their group - they still failed to make it.

Pardbo results, MDs 7 through 12:
1-3 Orean; 1-0 Talbott; 0-1 Icarus Wings; 1-0 Orean; 1-0 Talbott; 2-1 Icarus Wings (12 points from possible 18)

Darkness United were the one team to catch everybody's attention. Lying last in their group at half-distance with just a miserable four points, the promotees managed to gain the most number of points of all the teams in the second half of the season - a whopping fourteen, catapulting them into first place at the season's close - swopping places with halfway leader, and second seeds, Thunderbird Bazaar. Going the whole second-half unbeaten, they are undoubtedly Karelan Team of the Season winners.

Darkness United results, MDs 7 through 12:
1-0 Thunderbird Bazaar; 2-0 Blackwater; 1-1 Palisade Road; 1-0 Thunderbird Bazaar; 1-0 Blackwater; 0-0 Palisade Road (14 points from possible 18)

Final tables
Group 1 Pts W D L GF:GA GD
1. North Fence Pushing 21 6 3 3 14:11 3 Championship Playoffs
2. CCL 'D' 18 4 6 2 16:15 1
3. CCL 'C' 17 5 2 5 15:12 3 Relegation Playoffs
4. Al-Johari 10 3 1 8 8:15 -7 Relegation Playoffs
Group 2 Pts W D L GF:GA GD
1. Darkness United 18 5 3 4 9:9 0 Championship Playoffs
2. Blackwater 17 5 2 5 11:12 -1
3. Palisade Road 16 4 4 4 12:9 3 Relegation Playoffs
4. Thunderbird Bazaar 15 4 3 5 12:14 -2 Relegation Playoffs
Group 3 Pts W D L GF:GA GD
1. Talbott 20 6 2 4 19:15 4 Championship Playoffs
2. Icarus Wings 19 6 1 5 15:14 1
3. Pardbo 15 4 3 5 13:16 -3 Relegation Playoffs
4. Orean 13 3 4 5 17:19 -2 Relegation Playoffs
Group 4 Pts W D L GF:GA GD
1. Hungry Palls 23 6 5 1 17:8 9 Championship Playoffs
2. Shrewtoe 16 4 4 4 11:14 -3
3. Keelhead 13 3 4 5 14:16 -2 Relegation Playoffs
4. Schimpol 12 3 3 6 9:13 -4 Relegation Playoffs

Due to time limits, the championship playoffs have been shrunk to a semifinal knockout instead of a league phase, and similarly the relegation playoffs are now a quarterfinal knockout. The cup season was suspended due to a breakdown in sponsorship agreement.

AWARDS
Goalkeeper of the Year: It could have been Damien Marx, but for his amazing efforts in the second half of the year, Darkness Utd shotstopper Alfonso Riguera picks up the Goalie of the Year.

Defender of the Year: A five-way-tie belongs, yet again, to Darkness United's back five. Conceding just one goal in six games to help their team from a -5 GD to an even goal difference, the team defence claims this award.

Midfielder of the Year: Thomas Nixon, despite his young age of fifteen, claims Midfielder of the Year for his substitute appearances - eight of them (including one start) - and scoring four goals.

Attacker of the Year: Another team effort, Talbott's wide midfield and lone striker share the Attacker(s) of the Year award for managing to score an amazing 19 goals in 12 matches in a relatively Karelan league.

Captain of the Year: Damien Marx of CCL 'C' picks it up despite his team's relatively lacklustre second half. Even when things weren't looking their way, this Hockey Canadian shot-stopper kept team spirits up. A worthy winner.

Team of the Year: Darkness United, followed losely behind in voting by Talbott. What a way to revive your season! Not the most Takilan of ways to do it, for Darkness, scoring just five goals in their six games (and just 9 in 12), but it paid off. Congratulations to all winners!

System Karela

04-09-2005, 21:05

System Karela Soccer Update

After a season of great karelan soccer, the First Division table looked like this:

Pts W D L GF:GA GD
1. Shutout FC 21 3 15 0 5:0 5
Ikarus-Novgrod Lavamje 21 3 15 0 5:0 5
3. Karela Ines 19 2 15 1 2:1 1
4. Clean Sheet United 19 1 17 0 1:0 1
5. CSKA Milhan Alte Xkora'ta 18 1 16 1 1:1 0
6. Spartak Anadyr 18 0 18 0 0:0 0
7. Dynamo Taderegrov 17 1 15 2 1:2 -1
8. Verteidigung United 17 0 17 1 0:1 -1
9. CSKA Taderegrov 16 0 16 2 0:3 -3
10. Red Star Divensirsk 14 0 14 4 0:7 -7

Spartak Anadyr has a perfect record: No goal conceded, and no goal scored. The official Karelan champion title goes due to this to them.
The winner of the league is FC Shutout due to the win against Ikarus-Novgrod Lavamje in the first leg. The second match ended scoreless.
The most extreme match was on the 10th matchday when Red Star Divensirsk was destroyed at home by Shutout FC 0:3. Defender Andrey Leonid was caught on the roof of a skyscraper writing his will.

Goalkeeper of the year: Evgeni Anisin, Clean Sheet United
Defender of the year: Kansu Siki, Spartak Anadyr
Positive surprise of the year: Mert Arlavar, the Progressan defender was in the beginning very uncomfortable in the 7 men defense of Shutout FC. But he proved worthy the rite of passage and at the end of the season was one of the best players of Shutout
Most goals scored: Boris Karpa, Ikarus-Novgrod Lavamje (4)

Kunar

05-09-2005, 06:56

Before the second season can kick off for the Kassyyk Pro League the KPL has released a highlight video from last season's action which can be downloaded by following the link below.

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=02IPU6QO

Rosters have been set and the KPL is looking forward to an exciting second season.

OOC: please PM me if the link goes down, not sure how many downloads the file can get.

Liverpool England

05-09-2005, 07:04

Kunar

05-09-2005, 07:12

((OOC: Wrong account, Kassyyk! :P))

((OOC: Due to me being stupid and forgetting to reset the vacation mode :headbang: the Kunar Protectorate is now in charge of the nation formerly known as Kassyyk as well as some of the smaller offshore islands. This will not, however, adversly affect the KPL as the Protectorate are football fans as well.))

Vilita

10-09-2005, 16:35

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Season 20 :: Pre-Season & Tropical Trophy
-------------------Dishing out the single largest transfer fee since Riccardo Appolloni's transfer to Inland Peaks in Season 16, 19 year old Vilitan wing phenom Esorijan Marelja made the switch to inconsistent Jlinal Cove FC with a promise of being the centerpiece in which the squad would be molded for time to come. After a quick return to the declasse, Morata Valley looked to Non-League Vilisorma Locals to tie up their defensive woes, signing starblaydian defender Albert Graydon. Defenders were the hot topic as preperation for Season 20 was underway, with Marine Coast United, Strike FC and Kiiarana all picked up Vilitan Under-21 hopefuls in the form of Dene Shaw, Rayford Watson and Pasi Pulkki, respectively.Despite already having four world-class strikers on payroll, Arcticala Inlet's Callum Banda felt it necessary to add yet another player under his wing, signing Vilitan Under-21 Rohan Shapovalov from Non-League Julspora.

-------------------The first item on the plate for Shapovalov and the defending Stellar Division champions would be a showdown with Marine Coast United in the Tropical Trophy. Arcticala Inlet came out with all guns blazing, Syku-Lyku Agbayani setting the Tivali Ring Stadium alight inside five minutes to put Inlet 1-0 up. However, the starting push from the southerners was short lived, and Marine Coast United quickly took hold of the game. Spruitish defender Koenraad Opdebeeck netted his first ever Vilitan goal from the most unlikely of circumstances, picking up a loose ball after a failed interception and blasting a spectacular effort from some ways out. Marine Coast would not look back and Zhorin Tumunzahar knocked home the winner before the rout started, with Jurgen Ramzi's Coast recording the 4-1 torphy upset. Marine Coast United 4-1 Arcticala Inlet

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Season 20 :: First Half Report

-------------------The opening matchday of Season 20 did not see any epic battles on the cards, but certainly resulted in at least one upset. Travelling to Cednia, the Yeaddin Owls would be looking to start their campaign off on the right foot, looking to regain their hold as the top team in Vilita. The opening portions of the match saw foreigners Taurxa Jeroen, James Malone and Yeaddins Alejandro Vantrease exchange goals in what looked to be an exciting matchup. But Cednia Beach had other ideas, making the scoring one sided and jumping out to a 4-1 lead. Lai Ncube was able to pull one back late for the Owls, but it was not enough as Cednia recorded the victory. Syku-Lyku Agbayani lifted Arcticala Inlet to the best of starts with a double against Kiiarana, joint with goals from Julian Lisbie and Derry Colgan that led to a 4-1 victory to quickly move to the top of the table.

-------------------The Owls looked to have bounced right back into form by embarrassing the side that had done just that to them in Season 19, Irougil. A Lai Ncube brace and a filler from Vantrease kept the fans in their seats, but only for one match. Tika Massa's first half effort gave Strike FC a vital three points over the Owls on matchday three, before the owls dropped a thriller to Simeone Di Bradini's Kiiarana. Kiiarana had taken a 2-0 lead at the Castle, but Yeaddin came back to take the 3-2 advantage with just 7 minutes to play. It was all for naught however, as two stoppage time goals from the visitors relegated the Owls to their third defeat in the opening four matches. The addition of Esorijan Marelja seemed to be working for Jlinal Cove, who after a 4-0 thrashing of Kionao Locals, found themselves third in the table behind undefeated Arcticala Inlet and Strike, level top.

-------------------Despite a midtable position, it was Simeone Di Bradini's Kiiarana who were the talk of the Stellar Division. After missing out on the managerial position of the Vilitan National Team, Di Bradini seemed adamant to display his exciting style of football, and when his own players wouldnt get the job done, he stepped on the field himself. A wish-wash defense conceded two quick goals at the Cednia Beach Center, but Kiiarana fought back on the heels of a Di Bradini hat trick to storm to an incredible 6-3 victory. If their goalscoring prowess seemed to be the talk in week six, then week seven would certainly be remembered for their defensive shortcomings. Irougil FC, looking to rebound from a 3-0 home defeat to table topping Strike, travelled to Kiiarana and made Di Bradini's exciting victory from a week prior no more than a distant memory. The defending runners-up smashed an incredible 6 goals passed Manolis Masi without response for an incredible victory that more than solidified Irougil as a serious contender once again. After two wins in a row, the Owls went into the first Vilitan Classic of the season, in Crosaibi, expecting a good result. However, it was the home team who came away with all three points, with Jonjo Hulyer's 18th minute strike enough to hand the win to Marine Coast United. The Owls were already falling out of reach of Strike atop the table, 10 points adrift after just 7 games.

-------------------The Owls were less than impressive against relegation battlers Liguon Valley and Inland Peaks FC, but Jiujia Makae's lone goal in each was enough to give the Owls maximum points surrounding a clash with defending champions Arcticala Inlet. Turori's Duane Northam scored a rare goal to give Inlet an early lead, and just after half time it was 2-1 in favor of the defending champions. However, Yeaddin fought back through Tara Stalls to take a share of the points and climb back into the top five. Strike continued their assault on the Stellar Division, continuing their unbeaten season with victories over Kiiarana and Kionao Locals, before a brief set back when Managerless Turoki United claimed a point at The Shultis.

-------------------Strike FC's unbeaten run came to an end at Marine World Park when the Starblaydi connection put a damper in Strike spirits. Zhorin Tumunzahar opened the scoring inside five minutes, and it was his Starblaydian counterpart Gbenga Ogunniya who ended all hopes of a Strike come back. Strike maintained their position atop the table, despite a draw against Arcticala Inlet, taking a four point lead into the break over a storming Cednia Beach who bounced back from their embarassing defeat at Kiiarana to run seven games unbeaten back to second in the table. The Owls season was not so much back on track after failing to deal with Jlinal Cove FC, a defeat to Makosile looked to have spelled the end of Kenter Surf's long reign as Yeaddin top dog. Despite keeping an unbeaten record, inconsisten Arcticala Inlet found themselves third at the break, four points ahead of Irougil and Marine Coast United. After a slow start, Makosile returned a bit of form to climb into the top half, while Kionao Locals, Turoki United and Kiiarana found themselves at the depths battling against relegation.

-------------------As if 16 clubs in nearly as many seasons wasnt enough, Highly Travelled defender Jaloey Afrikka moved once again, leaving his position for championship leading Strike for a place on the squad of bottom club Turoki United. However, Afrikka seemed to be intending a more permanent stay, taking not only control of the backline, but the managerial duties at the club as well. The big news came at the other end of the table, where after weeks of speculation Kenter Surf received the mid-season axe from the club he had led for 19 and a half seasons. While many expected Yeaddin coach Nigel Chapman to get the nod for the job, The Owls looked to former Yeaddin midfielder and Cednia Beach AFC head coach Alexander Ostling, the man who pipped Yeaddin to the title in Season 17, becoming the first and only to lead a Turorian team to the Stellar Division title.

-------------------Neither Ostling, or new Cednia Beach headcoach Jeremie Emeka, wasted much time dipping into the transfer market, Ostling acquiring Strike's Kagiso Alfieri-Molali, while Emeka dishing out a much handsomer display of cash to sign Makosile Striker Grenville Marai. Makosile turned around to sign Vilitan Under 21 midfielder Winfield Karega from declasse side Terrarokka Spirit. With six Strikers on roster, it was clear something would have to give at Arcticala Inlet. That give came in the form of Turorian phenom Lennie Lavine who made the switch to strugglers Inland Peaks. Just behind Peaks in the table, Liguon Valley looked to foreign talent to boost their survival hopes, securing the signature of defender Rijat Redy from Turoki Isle and Spruitish midfielder Koenraad Opdebeeck from Marine Coast united.

Second Half Report

-------------------As if it were predetermined for a millenia, Alexander Ostling's first task as Yeaddin's new manager would be against none-other than former club Cednia Beach AFC. The match itself was a dissapointment however, resulting in a goalless draw. Things did not go well for Ostling as he found himself winless after three matches in charge, dropping 1-0 decisions to Irougil FC and table topping Strike. Strike, who dropped a surprise result to an Aneiran Aindrea penalty kick against Inland Peaks, rebounded with wins over Yeaddin and Jlinal Cove to maintain a six point advantage over unbeaten Arcticala Inlet, still struggling with dropped points, including a pair of goalless draws against relegation battlers Turoki United and Kionao Locals.

-------------------Threatened with Relegation, Simeone Di Bradini once again strapped on the boots and produced the goods for Kiiarana, adding to goals from Pasi Pulkki and Noel Adiguzel to add further misery to Alexander Ostling and the Yeaddin Owls, slipping even further down the table with a 4-2 defeat at the hands of Kiiarana. Chico Provoost was handed a rare league start for Callum Banda's Arcticala Inlet, and he did not dissapoint putting his team in front after Syku-Lyku Agbayani and Gbenga Ogunniya had exchanged goals for Inlet and Marine Coast United. Marine Coast, who had been looking set to challenge the top three, lost pace with the 3-2 defeat to Inlet, and subsequent defeat to Jlinal Cove FC despite Chris Hutton's scoring prowess. Strike FC increased their lead atop the table to 9 points with a victory over second placed Cednia Beach AFC. After 16 games without a victory, Kionao Locals found themselves 5 points adrift at the bottom of the table with just 7 games left to play. Kiiarana sat on the outside looking in as well, but just one point behind Turoki United, with the Yeaddin Owls now in sight, 9 points from the relegation zone.

-------------------After holding out unbeaten for much of the season, the title defense came to a crashing halt when Arcticala Inlet fell into a four game skid, dropping decisions to Makosile, Inland Peaks, Jlinal Cove and the Yeaddin Owls. Strike FC were unable to capitalize, however, also falling to Makosile, as well as bottom club Kionao Locals. There was one team who took advantage of the misfortunes of the top 3, however, and that was Jlinal Cove FC. with 7 games unbeaten under their belt, Byran 'Pop' Duiker set the south alight by pointing Jlinal Cove into second place, 9 points behind Strike with 4 games to play. Both teams had a tough schedule ahead of them, however, and Cove had to be weart of Cednia Beach and Irougil placed just one point behind level for 3rd. The season was not dead yet for the Owls, as they climbed back to the .500 mark and found themselves just 5 points out of 3rd in an increasingly competitive battle in the top half of the table. Turoki Isle built up an 11 point gap in 10th clear of the relegation zone, leaving the battle between bottom clubs Kionao Locals and Kiiarana, and threatened Turoki United and Liguon Valley for safety.

-------------------Jlinal Cove's moment in the sun did not last long, slim 1-0 defeats to Makosile and the Owls quickly dropped Jlinal Cove down to 4th, leaving it all for Strike, needing just a single point in their final four matches to clinch the title. Only Irougil could now catch the Lonngeylin club, with Surachai Buathiang inspired wins over Marine Coast United and Liguon Valley helping them to second place. As Marine Coast United visited the Shultis, it was soon clear there would once again be no miracle for Irougil FC. A brace a piece from Ippolit Adjei and Antonis Siazzu secured the third Stellar Division title for Strike FC, and second for Vilitan National team coach Santo Kecker. Irougil held a 2 point advantage over Cednia Beach in third, while Jlinal Cove sat in troubled waters having to hold off Arcticala Inlet, Yeaddin, Makosile, Inland Peaks, Marine Coast United and Turoki Isle, all within striking distance of fourth place. Feeling the pressure of relegation, Kionao Locals turned up the heat recording a crucial draw with Kiiarana before taking three points from Makosile to move just one point behind Liguon Valley and safety, level with Kiiarana in the relegation zone.

-------------------Going into the final matchday, Arcticala Inlet had gotten the results they needed to inch between Irougil and Cednia Beach, one point out of second place. The battle for 5th was the most tantelizing however, with four teams level on points, followed closely by Marine Coast United and Turoki Isle one and two points behind Jlinal Cove. Cove still had a shot at fourth, travelling away to Cednia Beach. Cednia Beach got off to the start they needed, taking a 1-1 scoreline into half time and just needing to hold on. However, Jlinal Cove would not be denied, recording the winner to take the fourth position in the table, to equalize the clubs best ever final position in the Stellar Division Table. Strike ended the season in fashion at home with a convincing 4-1 victory over Arcticala Inlet, rendering Irougil's 2-0 win over Inland Peaks irrelevant, the long time Declasse unknowns finishing runners up in the Vilitan Stellar Division for the second consecutive season. In the battle for safety, Simeone Di Bradini once again took it upon himself to get the job done, netting his 15th fill-in goal of the season to take the three points from Liguon Valley and leap frog them into the safe zone, sending the Valley crashing back down to the Declasse at the last gasp. Yeaddin fans were left dissapointed as their club ended 9th in the table, although just 3 points out of 4th the Owls finished with their worst ever final positioning, and just the second time every they ended outside the top 3.

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Individual Awards

Player of the Season (Overall)
Inaki Soler (Strike FC)
Ippolit Adjei (Strike FC)
Kadu Hsen (Cednia Beach AFC) (Rejistania)
Antonis Siazzu (Strike FC)

Player of the Season (Foreign)
Kadu Hsen (Cednia Beach AFC) (Rejistania)
Derry Colgan (Arcticala Inlet) (Audioslavia)
Simeone Di Bradini (Kiiarana) (Starblaydia)

Striker of the Season (Overall)
Ippolit Adjei (Strike FC)
Chris Hutton (Marine Coast United) (Bettia)
Simeone Di Bradini (Kiiarana) (Starblaydia)
Tika Massa (Strike FC)

Striker of the Season (Foreign)
Chris Hutton (Marine Coast United) (Bettia)
Simeone Di Bradini (Kiiarana) (Starblaydia)
Jiujia Makae (Yeaddin Owls AFC) (Rejistania)

Midfielder of the Season (Overall)
Inaki Soler (Strike FC)
Antonis Siazzu (Strike FC)
Surachai Buathiang (Irougil FC) (Starblaydia)
Taurxa Jeroen (Cednia Beach AFC) (Audioslavia)

Midfielder of the Season (Foreign)
Surachai Buathiang (Irougil FC) (Starblaydia)
Taurxa Jeroen (Cednia Beach AFC) (Audioslavia)
Tara Stalls (Yeaddin Owls AFC) (Bedistan)

Defender of the Season (Overall)
Kadu Hsen (Cednia Beach AFC) (Rejistania)
Derry Colgan (Arcticala Inlet) (Audioslavia)
Vite Makose (Arcticala Inlet)
Christos Tchami (Arcticala Inlet)

Defender of the Season (Foreign)
Kadu Hsen (Cednia Beach AFC) (Rejistania)
Derry Colgan (Arcticala Inlet) (Audioslavia)
O'Neill Nerderburgh (Strike FC) (Cockbill Street)

Goalkeeper of the Season (Overall)
Jimmy Kater (Strike FC)
Tristan Verelst (Makosile) (Spruitland)
Shelton (Turoki Isle)
Bryan 'Pop' Duiker (Jlinal Cove FC)

Goalkeeper of the Season (Foreign)
Tristan Verelst (Makosile) (Spruitland)
Angelos Prokopsis (Marine Coast United) (Starblaydia)
Gavin Thornley (Arcticala Inlet) (Starblaydia)

Stellar Division Top Goalscorers::

# Player Team App. Goals
1st Ippolit Adjei Strike 24 20
2nd Simeone Di Bradini Kiiarana 22 15
3rd Lai Ncube Yeaddin Owls 24 8
4th Zhorin Tumunzahar Marine Coast 17 7
--- Jiujia Makae Yeaddin Owls 23 7
--- Gbenga Ogunniya Marine Coast 26 7
--- Iñaki Soler Strike 20 7
8th Noel Adigüzel Kiiarana 26 6
--- Alejandro Vantrease Yeaddin Owls 18 6
--- Syku Lyku-Agbayani Arcticala Inlet 25 6
--- Vorrece Peltier Cednia Beach 26 6
--- Chris Hutton Marine Coast 19 6
--- Surachai Buathiang Irougil 25 6

Stellar Division Performance Ratings (Out of 10)::
# Player Team App. Rating
1st Kadu Hsen Cednia Beach 26 7.73
2nd Ippolit Adjei Strike 24 7.71
3rd Iñaki Soler Strike 20 7.65
4th Derry Colgan Arcticala Inlet 14 7.43
5th Simeone Di Bradini Kiiarana 22 7.41
--- Antonis Siazzu Strike 22 7.41
7th Surachai Buathiang Irougil 25 7.32
--- Chris Hutton Marine Coast 19 7.32
9th Taurxa Jeroen Cednia Beach 26 7.31
10th O'Neill Nerderburgh Strike 23 7.22

Recongnized International Statistics

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-------------------Few were surprised when Eastal Lunar jumped out to a perfect 5-0-0 start to the Declasse season, with Hypocrian midfielder Robert Bercali netting all five of Lunar's goals in the opening three matches. Doug Freech's Lopinka rovers were also off to a good start in what already promised to be one of the most competitive declasse seasons yet.

-------------------Despite a trio of draws, Eastal Lunar continued to out pace the declasse division 11 matches into the season, while Doug Freech's Lopinka Rovers followed in close suit, building a 6 point gap between themselves and third placed Nusira Lionta. With many things expected of them, the Turoki Tide were largely dissapointing at the bottom of the table, with top scorer Julien Dewaele sitting on just 3 goals in ten matches. Despite being stuck mid table, Yutzie Sorma were attracting the media by means of impressive 16 year old central defender Willie Fenn. The young product of the Yutzie Sorma academy was receiving many accolaides for his performances and many were beginning to call for his selection in the National Under 21 squad.

-------------------Eastal Lunar made mince meat of highly rated defender Willie Fenn when they took out Yutzie Sorma 3-0 to extend their unbeaten start to 15 matches, taking the step up as clear favorites to win the league. Morata Valley made up the difference and cought Lopinka Rovers after an impressive 6 match unbeaten run, moving into the second spot on goal difference, despite trailing Eastal Lunar by 8 points. After a trio of goalless draws the Turoki Tide climbed out of the relegation zone after an exciting 4-2 victory over Rammsissil, leaving former Stellar Division side Mavaloiao FC to join Inland Rovers at the bottom of the table.

-------------------Eastal Lunar suffered a shocking run of 5 consecutive defeats, including losses to promotion rivals Nusira Lionta and Lopinka Rovers and a resurgent Turoki Tide, who strapped together a 7 game unbeaten run
to pull themselves out of the relegation zone and in as far to the top half of the table. Eastal Lunar bounced back however, Robert Bercali adding to his goal count to produce three consecutive victories to secure immediate promotion for the Seraai based club after just one season back in the Declasse. The race for second had gotten even closer, with Nusira Lionta holding a three point advantage over FC Almintora and Morata Valley, with Lopinka Rovers still mathematically in contention 5 points back. After 15 seasons in the league system, Lonngeylin City were on their way out, sitting bottom of the table with two games to play. Founding members of the Stellar Division, Mavaloiao, also found themselves in danger of relegation, 4 points behind Terrarokka Spirit with time running out on the season.

-------------------FC Almintora recorded a critical victory over Champions Eastal Lunar to head into the final match just one point behind Nusira Lionta and promotion. On Paper some may have considered Almintora favorites, having just to entertain already-relegated Lonngeylin City. However, it was more than the Turorian's could chew as they embarrassingly lost out to the declasse's bottom club and with it, lost their chance at promotion, seeing Nusira Lionta through to the Stellar Division for the first time since Season 11. Mavaloiao suffered a crushing 4-0 defeat at Lopinka Rovers to suffer expulsion from the league for the first time in club history.

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-------------------Eastal Lunar's Hypocrian midfielder Robert Bercali topped the declasse goal scoring sheets, with 7 goals ahead of teammate Mauro Baraza's 5. Bercali also picked up the top foreign player honors, with 16 year old Yutzie Sorma defender Willie Fenn picking up the top honors for Vilitan Players in the declasse.

Declasse Division Top Goalscorers::

# Player Team App. Goals
1st Robert Bercali Eastal Lunar 13 7
2nd Mauro Baraza Eastal Lunar 21 5
3rd Julien Dewaele Turoki Tide 20 4
--- Bevan Holness Mavaloiao 23 4
--- Cuolia Tuirma FC Almintora 22 4

Stellar Division Performance Ratings (Out of 10)::
# Player Team App. Rating
1st Robert Bercali Eastal Lunar 13 7.15
2nd Willie Fenn Yutzie Sorma 21 7.14
3rd Mauricio Stesko Terrarokka Spirit 13 7.08
4th Tanner Lembi Turoki Tide 22 7.05
5th Albert Graydon Morata Valley 24 7.04

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Groups:
-------------------The loss of Vilitan Under-21 defender Dene Shaw obviously had an effect on Stellar Division side Turoki United, who were left without a win in the first stage proper of the Vilitan Cup. Declasse side Terrarokka Spirit finished atop group one with non league side Tkaob Inland advancing to the second stage proper for the fourth time in franchise history. Group two saw the demolition of the cup as Strike FC pounded sixe past Mavaloiao City, easily cruising to the top of the group where there were followed by cross-town non-league rivals Lonngeylin Coast. Coast had actually given the Stellar Division side a run for their money, but came up just short losing a 3-2 result at The Shultis. Despite being past members of the League in the Declasse division, it was just the second time Lonngeylin Coast had ever qualified for the second round proper of the cup, and the city of Lonngeylin was bustling with the prospect of the city's third most reputable club making a run in the national competition.

-------------------Defending Cup champions Marine Coast United were on the back foot after one goal losses to non league sides Tivali United and Riailia Village as they travelled to Bear Claw Stadium in Mavaloiao for the deciding match in group three. With victories over their opposition, Tivali United had already clinched the top place in the group, with the winner of the Mavaloiao-Marine Coast Clash moving on in second. Gbenga Ogunniya and Kris Wrice both gave the defending champions the lead, but twice as much Mavaloiao responded equalizing withing five minutes of each goal. The match looked destined to be decided in extra time before a packed Bear Claw Stadium erupted as Mavaloiao nailed home the winner and a shocking exit for defending cup winners Marine Coast. The Cup already looked destined for an exciting finale when Group four saw both Non-Leaguers top the group and advance at the expense of their League opposition, Finishing behind leaders Alikki Locals, Corra Rangers advanced to the second round in just their fourth appearance in the proper stages of the cup.

-------------------In the most evenly matched matchups of the first stage, former Stellar Division side Eastal Lunar proved they still had what it takes by taking a draw from defending stellar division runners up Irougil, and finishing just one point being them in the final table. However, Lunar had to fight off a raging Kirota City who finished level with Lunar, the declasse side advancing by virtue of a 2-0 win over their non-league counterparts. The Turorians dominated in Group 6, highlighted by the Turorian Classico with Cednia Beach AFC hosting FC Almintora. Cednia took a 2-0 lead into the half and many thought the match was over, but Almintora struck back in the second half to make a match out of it. In the end, The former Stellar Division champions won out to top the table ahead of their declasse neighbors.

-------------------The rivalries continued but the result of the Makosile v. Colonial Sile derby was quickly forgotten about when the final whistle was blown on group 7. The opening match was a classic Makosile affair, squeeking out a typically defensive 1-0. But it was just a forsight of what was to come, as not a single goal would be scored in the rest of group 7's matches, bringing to use a widely unknown rule, in which teams with equal points, records and goaldifferential to determine a qualifying position, against not only themselves but also all their opposition, then their record in the previous cup would be determined to break the tie. Despite being relegated out of the league system, it was Colonial Sile who reached the quarter finals of the Season 19 cup, while their declasse rivals Turoki Tide were knocked out at the first stage proper. This fact relegated the exciting Tide to yet another first stage proper exit.

-------------------Declasse side Yutzie Sorma hosted perennial Cup Favorites and defending Stellar Division Champions Arcticala Inlet in a must win matchup for the Vilisorma based underdogs. After going down to a Julian Lisbie double in the first half, Sorma fought back to equalize with just 10 minutes to play. Pressing everything forward, the fans were cheering their side on, but an errant pass allowed Inlet's Duane Northam to steal in and charge 45 yards up field unchallenged before cooly finishing the game off, seeing Arcticala Inlet an easy passage to the delight of Non-League Surf Jettica who qualified for the second stage for the first time in ten seasons. Group 9 saw little surprise with Season 19 Declasse champions Liguon Valley flying through with Stellar Division counterparts Kiiarana close behind.

-------------------When non-league Irougil Town clawed one back at the Lirai Asku Castle just before half time, many thought the goal no more than a consolation goal for a side just happy enough to be playing at the state-of-the-art facilities as opposed to their usual place in the stands. However, Irougil town had other ideas. After Alejandro Vantrease's strike made it 3-1 in favor of the Owls, The lesser known team from Irougil fought back. Making it 3-2 and looking dangerous, the fans at the castle were on the edge of their seat, and it was a story book finish for the underdogs who equalized deep into stoppage time to take a share of the spoils from their Stellar Division counterparts. A shocking, yet convincing victory over another Stellar Division side, Jlinal Cove, would see the non-leaguers finish joint top of the table along with Yeaddin, and on their way to the knockout stage. In the final group, Stellar Division sides Turoki Isle and Inland Peaks easily disposed of the opposition, advancing at the hands of Mliona-Lpaka Turori and the Non-leaguers, Vilisorma.

2R: The second round of competition saw a pair of non-league clashes. Tkaob Inland advanced at the expense of Corra Rangers, while Surf Jettica disposed of former Declasse side Colonial Sile in extra time. Perennial Cup misfits FC Almintora actually won a game, taking advantage of the defensive holes in Simeone Di Bradini's Kiiarana to give the Stellar Division side an Early Exit. Mavaloiao turned a trip on then declasse leaders Eastal Lunar by shocking them with a 2-0 result, while Arcticala Inlet and Yeaddin made easy work of weaker opposition.

3R: Strike FC had a surprisingly difficult time away at Alikki Locals, but it was Inaki Soler's 26th minute strike that ended the Capital city teams dream. Another non-league dream was ended in the 90th minute as Makosile spared their own blushes against Irougil Town. There was no joy in Irougil, however, as Stellar Division stars Irougil FC felt the wrath of the non-league curse, falling on penalty kicks after a goalless draw to Tkaob Inland. At the Lirai Asku Castle, Yeaddin held a 1-0 lead after half time against declasse strugglers Mavaloiao. The former champions were stunned when Mavaloiao equalized with 15 minutes to play, but it was Rejistania's Jiujia Makae to the rescue with the 90th minute winner for the Owls.

QF: The Quarter finals of the Vilitan Cup saw just one fairy tale matchup, with Declasse Side Terrarokka Spirit squaring off against Non-Leaguers Tkaob Inland. Tkaob fought bravely but could not hold off the Spirit who advanced to the Semi Final for the first time in club history with the 2-0 victory. Goals from Jiujia Makae, Tara Stalls and Alejandro Vantrease gave Alexander Ostling his first taste of Success in charge of the Yeaddin Owls as they brushed aside Stellar Division Strugglers Liguon Valley for a date with the Spirit in the Semi Finals. Despite going down 1-0 early, Strike FC battled back for a 2-1 victory over Cednia Beach AFC. Makosile Looked to have pulled the lone shock of the Quarter finals, up 2-1 themselves on Cup Experts Arcticala Inlet before inexperienced Spruitland Goalkeeper Tristan Verelst received his marching orders, and the resulting spot kick converted by Duane Northam was the catylst to a 4-2 win for Inlet.

SF: Gavin Thornleys sending off inside five minutes opened up the flood gates as Strike FC netted 6 goals en route to a trip to the Vilitan Cup final for the first time since Season 13. The 6-2 defeat kept Arcticala Inlet out of the final for the second consecutive season after they had made seven consecutive Cup Finals. With the Owls squaring off against Terrarokka Spirit, who survived by just a single point at the bottom of the Declasse Table, many were expecting a result similar in magnitude to Strike's disposal of Arcticala Inlet. The bookies however had it all wrong, as the spirit shot out to an unthinkable 4-0 advantage. Lai Ncube clawed one back for Yeaddin but it was too little too late as Terrarokka Spirit clinched their first ever berth in the Vilitan Cup Final.

Final: Strike FC had the first chance of the match after an inviting ball from Inaki Soler gave Ippolit Adjeit space enough to clank it off the post and out for a Spirit Goal Kick. Strike pressured for most of the first half, but it looked as though the underdog Spirit had done enough to bring the teams into half time goalless. That was until stoppage time when The Stellar Division Champions capitalized and took the 1-0 lead. The completely packed Tivali Ring Stadium was looking towards the second half with most of the neutrals clearly rooting for the declasse side Terrarokka Spirit. But once again it was Strike FC who poured on the pressure, forcing the Spirit goalkeeper into multiple saves and having an appeal for a penalty turned down. Terrarokka's first real effort didnt come until the hour mark, but Vilitan National Jimmy Kater was equal to the effort as he looked to add to his silverware for the season. The spirit continued to hold on, but they could not grab an equalizer as Strike would complete the first Vilitan Double since the Owls in Season 10. Strike FC 1-0 Terrarokka Spirit

Vilitan Cup Top Goalscorers::

# Player Team App. Goals
1st Julian Lisbie Arcticala Inlet 7 6
2nd Alejandro Vantrease Yeaddin Owls 5 5
3rd Ippolit Adjei Strike 9 4
--- Iñaki Soler Strike 7 4
5th Jiujia Makae Yeaddin Owls 8 3
--- Lai Ncube Yeaddin Owls 8 3
--- Tika Massa Strike 9 3

Vilitan Cup Performance Ratings (Out of 10)::
# Player Team App. Rating
1st Antonis Siazzu Strike 6 8.00
--- Iñaki Soler Strike 7 8.00
3rd Ippolit Adjei Strike 9 7.78
4th Tika Massa Strike 9 7.44
5th Jiujia Makae Yeaddin Owls 8 7.38
--- Julian Lisbie Arcticala Inlet 7 7.38

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Non-League & Postseason Rumors

Outside the league system, Fmjphoenxian Siieranu Ijanaeil opened the scoring for Alikki-Corra against the Turoki Tide in an exposition match, but the Tide fought back to claim a share of the spoils. Ijanaeil's Pre-Cup campaign ended in despair with Alikki-Corra failing to make the first stage proper, but Ijanaeil recorded 6 goals along the way. Nedalia's Khamil Jamhurra netted two goals but Laiotia's cup qualifying campaign ended uncharacteristically early, leaving them much to strive for next season.

Yeaddin Owls manager Alexander Ostling has promised wholesale changes at the storied Vilitan Club and supposedly he has the full backing of the board. Many expect Ostling to dip deep and spend heavily, while offloading some of the clubs longtime stars.

Transfer Rumor Tape:

Yeaddin Owls:
Midfielder Antonis Siazzu from Strike FC
Defender Andrea Lamberti from Arcticala Inlet
Midfielder Robert Bercali from Eastal Lunar
Defender Vite Makose from Arcticala Inlet

Strike FC:
Midfielder Aman Dedur from Yeaddin Owls
Midfielder Taurxa Jeroen from Cednia Beach
Defender Albert Graydon from Morata Valley
Defender Kadu Hsen from Cednia Beach

Arcticala Inlet:
Midfielder Jonjo Hulyer from Marine Coast
Defender O'Neill Nerderburgh from Strike FC

Jlinal Cove:
Forward Alejandro Vantrease from Yeaddin Owls

Irougil:
Defender Rayford Watson from Strike

Inland Peaks:
Defender Willie Fenn from Yutzie Sorma

Kiiarana:
Goalkeeper Siki Lorada from Myja Kaletri (Rejistania)

Marine Coast:
Midfielder Chandresh Adebola from Jlinal Cove

Liguon Valley:
Midfielder Jacques Vintila from Yeaddin Owls

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Krytenia

11-09-2005, 03:48

KFA SEASON FOUR

Purple Patch For Rookie Champions
This season’s surprise champions are expansion side Dereapolis City. The Derries’ title capped a great season for the new boys, with Ellisham, Simpson, and Bradwell all finishing in the top six.

Mad Max Beyond Consolation
Max Sciandri was left gnashing his teeth once more as Stanton Town finished second for the third season in a row. The Sabres are surely due a title now. Maybe Season Five…

Jude: Where’s My Car?
First team football and a title-winners medal. How Jude Westington must be laughing at his team-mates now. The Chicanadian’s performances for Dereapolis mean a permanent move is almost certain, possibly for as little as CK3m.

NAME PL W D L GF GA GD PTS
1 Dereapolis City 38 19 10 9 59 33 +26 67
2 Stanton Town 38 17 13 8 51 35 +16 64
3 Ellisham Wanderers 38 17 11 10 52 40 +12 62
4 Everton City Reds 38 16 9 13 63 38 +25 57
5 Caledon Simpson 38 15 12 11 52 41 +11 57
6 Bradwell Saints 38 15 11 12 52 49 +3 56
7 Bromham City 38 17 5 16 64 66 -2 56
8 Patriots Everton 38 14 13 11 47 43 +4 55
9 Avidia City 38 14 11 13 48 50 -2 53
10 AFC Avidia 38 13 12 13 60 55 +5 51
11 Kallia United 38 14 9 15 47 48 -1 51
12 Ousevale Borough 38 13 11 14 54 52 +2 50
13 Mercia Bromham 38 14 8 16 46 48 -2 50
14 Aigburth Athletic 38 14 8 16 52 55 -3 50
15 Casuals New Osteria 38 13 10 15 38 49 -11 49
16 Davisham Town 38 12 11 15 42 53 -11 47
17 Notegia Rangers 38 11 11 16 39 52 -13 44
18 New Westleigh 38 11 10 17 49 61 –12 43
19 Neathill Town 38 6 17 15 43 62 -19 35
20 Linford United 38 9 10 19 31 59 –18 37

GOLDEN BOOT – TOP FIVE
1st: Peter Bayerenov (OB) – 31
2nd: Larry Freiermanscher (DC) – 26
3rd: Eric Navarro (AFCA) – 22
4th: Michalis Mitrofanis (ECR) – 19
=5th: Alex Varov (CS) – 18
=5th: John Salussolia (KU) – 18

PLAYER OF THE YEAR
John Terezzi (ECR)

OVERSEAS PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Peter Bayerenov (OB)

YOUNG PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Angus Bernats (LU)

GOALKEEPER OF THE YEAR
Todd Colfox (ST)

DEFENDER OF THE YEAR
Ted Banev (KU)

MIDFIELDER OF THE YEAR
John Terezzi (ECR)

STRIKER OF THE YEAR
Peter Bayerenov (OB)

KFA CUP

Preliminary Round
Twenty-four non-league sides competed in this stage of the competition for the first time – the KFA Cup becoming a more open tournament.

1 Wylon United 1-0 Washington Exiles (AET: FT 0-0)
2 Bletcham Devils 0-1 Northern Star
3 Blakeland Village 1-3 Yardley Forest
4 Westleigh Wanderers 0-3 Old Ashtonians
5 Stratford Rovers 2-3 Penniton Town
6 Hoxton Hawks 5-0 FCM Monthuez
7 Aylesford 3-0 Nenbridge White Diamonds
8 Penniton Athletic 2-0 Bulham City
9 Leston Town 1-2 Shruton Town
10 Noton United 0-3 Secklow City
11 Oustia 0-2 Foxchester Athletic
12 St Peter’s 1-0 Wroxham Trinity

First Round
Of course, with the first non-league sides come the first of the shocks. Yardley Forest of the Central League went to ArenaWest, and left with a ticket to Round Two. Meanwhile Avidia City’s defence of the Cup lasted a single game as they were eliminated by Bromham City.

1 Davisham Town 0-2 Caledon Simpson
2 Hoxton Hawks 0-3 Wylon United
3 Neathill Town 1-2 Linford United (AET: FT 0-0)
4 Kallia United 1-3 Mercia Bromham
5 Patriots Everton 2-0 Foxchester Athletic (AET: FT 0-0)
6 Casuals New Osteria 1-0 AFC Avidia (AET: FT 0-0)
7 New Westleigh 0-3 Ousevale Borough
8 Penniton Town 2-3 Notegia Rangers
9 Aylesford 2-1 Old Ashtonians (AET: FT 1-1)
10 Dereapolis City 0-2 Stanton Town (AET: FT 0-0)
11 Shruton Town 0-1 Secklow City (AET: FT 0-0)
12 Avidia City 0-2 Bromham City
13 Northern Star 0-1 Everton City Reds
14 St Peter’s 1-3 Penniton Athletic
15 Aigburth Athletic 0-1 Yardley Forest
16 Bradwell Saints 3-2 Ellisham Wanderers (AET: FT 2-2)

Second Round
Giant-killing on a grand scale as lowly Aylesford knock out the mighty Pats two-nil, and strugglers Linford are KO’d by Secklow. Yardley Forest’s dream ends in a bump though, as they ship seven at the Mercia Stadium.

1 Casuals New Osteria 0-0 Caledon Simpson (AET: FT 0-0, 1-3 pens)
2 Bromham City 7-0 Yardley Forest
3 Stanton Town 2-2 Penniton Athletic (AET: FT 2-2, 4-3 pens)
4 Aylesford 2-0 Patriots Everton
5 Everton City Reds 4-2 Bradwell Saints
6 Secklow City 2-1 Linford Unted
7 Ousevale Borough 5-0 Mercia Bromham
8 Wylon United 0-1 Notegia Rangers

Quarter Finals
They’re partying in the streets of Secklow! The Central League side add Notegia to their notches with a magnificent one-nil away victory. Meanwhile, Stanton are the favourites to win the trophy after defeating Ousevale in the tie of the round.

1 Caledon Simpson 3-1 Aylesford
2 Notegia Rangers 0-1 Secklow City
3 Stanton Town 2-0 Ousevale Borough
4 Bromham City 0-1 Everton City Reds

Semi Finals
A humdinger of a semi in New Osteria, penalties separating Caledon and the Reds after eight goals could not. Secklow City’s run ended in Avidia, however, as they were rolled over by Stanton Town.

1 Caledon Simpson 4-4 Everton City Reds (AET: FT 3-3, 3-2 pens)
(@ New Coalfields, New Osteria)

2 Secklow City 0-3 Stanton Town
(@ Sixways Stadium, Avidia)

Final (Davis Memorial Stadium, Everton City)
CALEDON SIMPSON – 0
STANTON TOWN – 2 (Kennedy 18, Almada 66)

Goals either side of half time from Gabriel Kennedy and Dan Almada take the cup for the Sabres. Captain Xander Mehrtens lifted the trophy, delivering for the ambitious Max Sciandri at last.

Foreigner Report

AUDIOSLAVIA
Suspended for ten games early in the season for manhandling Mauro Capuano, David Raven returned to the side to find them languishing in the bottom half. Even his best could not help lift the side.

BETTIA
Latif Hunter once again linked up well with Krytenian international Kevin Keda, however a niggling calf injury saw the youngster miss a dozen matches. Seven goals is still a reasonable haul though. Jonathan McKinnon, meanwhile, wonders what he did so wrong to be farmed out to Notegia. He’ll be back…

CAPRINE STATES
Zhang Xiaopeng is a good player. Unfortunately for Notegia fans, he’s no James Barcali, and they sometimes give the Caprine keeper undue stick.

CHICANADA
Jude Westington will be looking for a permanent move to Dereapolis after an impressive (and title-winning!) loan season. Ousevale’s loss…

COCKBILL STREET
Chris Adcook is as solid as you can get at the back. Had a big part to play on the right hand side.

DRUIDA
Ricky Mallon, Ousevale and Druida captain, just can’t seem to be able to live up to his fantastic first season. Once again, he seemed out of sorts for club – though less so for country.

HOCKEY CANADA
Ike Broflovski is still very young, however is fast becoming the lynchpin of the Aigburth midfield. Now if only the Latics can sort out the defence…

HYPOCRIA
Alex Liberda, ECR’s newest signing, found his feet quickly in the Overleague, netting twelve goals and working well against Neasden and Mitrofanis. Michael Powell, meanwhile, played well at the Midland Stadium, despite the fact that his team-mates often appeared not to be able to do so.

JERUSELEM
Abrams Shalom was an average player in an average team this season, which may explain Davisham’s continued poor league finishes.

OGLETHORPIA
Hip Replac continues to impress between the Avidia City sticks, and could blame a few people in front of him for City’s negative goal difference.

SARZONIA
A mediocre season for Mike Cole, who slipped in and out of form despite a hat-trick against Linford.

SPRUITLAND
Simon Briers had his best season yet as AFC Avidia finally got things clicking at the back. He even seems to be playing with a smile on his face now. On the other side of Avidia, Balt Luyckx frustrated as he struggled for form, even being dropped in favour of young Cameron Stevenson for a few weeks mid-season.

TADJIKISTAN
Peter Bayerenov never misses. Fact. A record haul of thirty-one goals and another scoopful of awards, and yet Ousevale still manage to muck it up and finish twelfth.

VILITA
Despite being nigh on to assaulted by a certain Audioslavian international early in the season, Mauro Capuano kept his cool and his head, leading the league in assists.

Ariddia

11-09-2005, 18:27

Ariddian players look abroad

With rumours that the Rouge-et-Noirs, the PDSRA's national football team, may be signing up for World Cup 26, young Ariddian players, as yet strangers to the international scene, are reportedly keen to gain experience abroad.

Domestic Ariddian football attracts little foreign attention, due no doubt to the particularities of the Ariddian economy. In a society without money, domestic clubs have few incentives with which to attract foreign players, and until recently there were no established procedures for Ariddians to play abroad.

This has now been remedied, as Rêvane [i.e., the seat of the Ariddian government] has announced that foreign clubs may buy Ariddian players. The official guidelines stipulate that the buying club must pay for the costs of the player having "decent living conditions" abroad, as well as a supplement to go directly to the Ariddian national treasury.

Asked about the new opportunities potentially opening up before them, members of the young and new Ariddian national team say cautiously they may be tempted if approached by foreign clubs.

"I've rarely been abroad," goalkeeper Sandrine Leduc says. The Ariddian government provides funds for its citizens to take occasional holidays in other countries, but such funds are by necessity limited. "It would be interesting even just to learn more about another way of life. And to get to know players from other countries. Plus, it would be a fabulous way to gain international experience."

At present, Ms. Leduc plays for Cité-Belle Football Club in southern Ariddia. Another player, midfielder Michael Swimmer, agreed it would be a unique experience. "If asked, I'll think about it, but I think I'd be interested in giving it a go."

Some are concerned, however, that foreign clubs would see little reason in approaching Ariddian players.

"We're an unknown to them," midfielder Ta I points out. "We've only played one international match. Signing any of us on would be a gamble. I'm not sure anyone would want a player they don't know much about."

Somewhat cynically, team-mate Kolo Kouassi adds,
"Actually, I can think of a reason. The whole things works on a capitalist mentality. By international standards, they can buy a handful of us very cheap." And he finishes with a smile: "I have no intention of learning their capitalist ways. But I suppose a trip abroad would be fun."

OOC:
This is just in case any of you have clubs short on players and you want to fill up their rosters a little. ;) You'll find the list of Ariddian players currently on the national team here (http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/Ariddia%27s_football_team). Help yourselves, and just say here if you want any.

Audioslavia

12-09-2005, 00:40

No More Xenophoslavia?

Rumours are rife that some of the Machinegardia sides, namely the two Ceridhton sides (Ceridhton Macks and Ceridhton United). Are to take advantage of relaxed laws on wage-caps for foreigners by delving into transfer markets abroad.

Machingardian regional champions Ceridhton United are reportedly making use of what little funds that are available in Audioslavian football to search through a group of players who, in a couple of years, will be playing in the World Cup decked out in the once-famous rouge-et-noir colours of Ariddia. United manager Don Rioch is expected to unveil two Ariddian defenders, Jean Kitenge and Yves al Jahdali. Accross town, Ceridhton Macks have reportedly been linked with not only striker Frederic Clement, but 'Audioslavian' midfielder Kabaofo Alanila of Turoki Isle.

It remains to be seen whether the rouge-et-noir will even come, let alone be succesful in Audioslavia (whos national team will probably never be nicknamed the 'burgundy-et-vert-et-noir') but Rioch remains positive, even saying that he expects that the Ariddians - and any other foreigners on their way to Audioslavia - could even make the unprecedented jump to the Machinegardian county side to play at the nation's very top level.

Ariddia

12-09-2005, 10:02

Growing rumours on Ariddian transfers

Approached with the rumour of his upcoming transfer to Ceridhton Macks in Audioslavia, a smiling Frédéric Clément has declined to confirm or deny the story.

"If it's true, you know it's up to them to announce it," he says simply.

At present, Clément plays for the club of small, suburban Ariddian town Jeshyian. Having played only one international match so far, he nonetheless scored three goals against Tanah Burung's national team, making him, perhaps, one of the few confirmed assets to pick from Ariddia.

Amongst Clément's teammates, al Jahdali has confirmed he would transfer to Ceridhton United if the offer were made, while Kitenge has declined to comment on the rumour for the time being.

The Ariddian Football Association, run by the PDSRA government, has confirmed the rules for transfer, and has said all "reasonable offers" would be accepted, provided the players themselves agreed.

"We want to re-iterate that the essential is for our players' needs to be met abroad, in terms of decent accomodation, food, recreation and the likes. We know our rules aren't what the rest of the world is used to, but since it's to their advantage we doubt there'll be any problems."

OOC:
Transfers confirmed if you want them. :)

Liverpool England

12-09-2005, 10:29

Liverpool England Football League Post-Regular Season
Championship Playoffs
-Semi Finals
Hungry Palls 4:2 Talbott
Darkness United 1:2 North Fence Pushing

-Final
Hungry Palls 6:4 North Fence Pushing AET 4:4 FT (3rd place shared)

Relegation Playoffs
-Quarter Finals (losers go on to Semi Finals; winners are safe)
Keelhead 1:2 Schimpol (Schimpol safe)
Pardbo 4:1 Orean (Pardbo safe)
Palisade Road 2:1 Thunderbird Bazaar (Palisade Road safe)
CCL 'C' 5:3 Al-Johari APK 1:1 AET (CCL 'C' safe)

-Semi Finals (losers relegated)
Keelhead 1:2 Orean (Keelhead relegated)
Thunderbird Bazaar 4:1 Al-Johari (Al-Johari relegated)

-Final (winner safe; loser relegated)
Thunderbird Bazaar 2:0 Orean (Orean Utd relegated; Thunderbird Bazaar safe)

Therefore, the seedings for next season:
1 - Hungry Palls (retained championship)
2 - North Fence Pushing
3 - Talbott; Darkness United

Relegated to LE Lower Division:
Keelhead, Al-Johari, Orean

So Orean join counterparts Folenisa as formerly big names floundering in the new Lower Division, created by the merger of the First and Second Divisions.

First Division
Pts W D L GF:GA GD
1. Watakisikis 38 11 5 4 47:33 14 PROMOTED (1st half champs)
2. Blessed St. Iago 30 9 3 8 42:40 2 PROMOTED
3. Toledo/Findlay Oilers 30 8 6 6 39:37 2 PROMOTED (2nd half champs)
4. IDEXO 23 6 5 9 40:43 -3
5. Greatcliff Tragic 23 5 8 7 39:44 -5
6. Red Harp Gold Lute 20 5 5 10 33:43 -10

Second Division
Pts W D L GF:GA GD
1. Alnwick Torpedo 22 7 1 2 46:39 7
2. 3B's and K 18 5 3 2 41:38 3
3. Folenisa 17 5 2 3 41:39 2
4. Al-Digoshi 11 3 2 5 37:38 -1
5. Oak Chapel 9 3 0 7 36:41 -5
6. Golden Discus 8 2 2 6 42:48 -6

Next season's Lower Division in no random order:
Orean
Al-Johari
Keelhead
IDEXO
Greatcliff Tragic
Red Harp Gold Lute
Alnwick Torpedo
3B's and K
Folenisa
Al-Digoshi
Oak Chapel
Golden Discus
Air Force
Navy XI
Civil Defence Force
Army XI

Krytenia

13-09-2005, 00:59

Krytenian clubs have rushed to try and snap up Arridians on what they regard as a "good deal".

Ousevale Borough have finally decided to shore up their defence, and have offered a deal for Tim Wald. Meanwhile, surprise champs Dereapolis City have offered a package for forward E Lel.

Oliverry

13-09-2005, 02:06

Le Journal de Perpignant
Plus de 600 000 copies vendues chaque jours!!

According to our sources, the Perpignant FC club made an offer for some Ariddian player. The player hasn't been named, but we all believe it's Frédéric Clément. This player knows his french perfectly, a condition to be in this team. When Le Journal contacted the team manager, he dismissed the news. That's an important news if it were true so as we get news about that, we will write them in this newspaper

OOC: Perpignant FC, a french team, is doing an offer for Frederic Clement unless Audioslavia already did an offer for him. In this case, this post will be good anyway since it was only a rumor

Ariddia

13-09-2005, 10:42

First confirmed transfers

The AFA has confirmed that two Krytenian clubs have made bids for Ariddian players, and that the bids have been accepted. Tim Wald, currently not committed to any club, will be playing for Ousevale Borough, while E Lel, who scored a goal in the national team's sole match against Tanah Burung, is transferring from Pojane-sur-Mer to Dereapolis City.

"I've read up about Krytenia, and it seems like a nice place," Wald said. "And I've been catching up on what Ousevale Borough have been doing so far. I think I'm going to like it there, and hopefully I can be useful to the club." Ariddian players seem to have little interest in waiting for bids to become more "profitable", a concept foreign to them.

The AFA has re-iterated that it is pleased Ariddian players are moving abroad, which it hopes will enable them to gain international experience before the upcoming World Cup.

OOC: Perpignant FC, a french team, is doing an offer for Frederic Clement unless Audioslavia already did an offer for him. In this case, this post will be good anyway since it was only a rumor

OOC: I can't reply ICly to this yet, until Audioslavia confirms the transfer of Clément to Ceridhton Macks. When I know, I can have Clément confirm or deny the Oliverry rumour, depending.

Yafor 2

13-09-2005, 22:33

OOC:So basically you post about your own nation's football league? Is that it?

Oliverry

13-09-2005, 22:35

OOC:So basically you post about your own nation's football league? Is that it?

In one word, yes

Milchama

13-09-2005, 22:36

OOC:So basically you post about your own nation's football league? Is that it?

OOC: Yep you do. You are supposed to scorinate matches or make up news stories from your domestic league for your country and post the news the results and if your lucky enough the foreigner report.

Yafor 2

13-09-2005, 22:58

OOC:In a couple of words, thank you. Here's my attempt at trying to explain the LIDYT's last season.

BIC:

End of the Season Table

Team---Games---Won---Lost---Tied---Points
1)Ajer FC---38---21---8---9---72
2)Ajer United---38---18---11---9---63
3)Ramen United---38---18---12---8---62
4)Cardarel FC---38---17---12---8---59
5)Chelmar FC---38---17---13---7---58
6)Harrel FC---38---17---14---6---57
7)Ramen FC---38---17---15---5---56
8)Gordon FC---38---12---8---18---54
9)Aldelard FC---38---12---9---17---53
10)Gigidorel FC---38---12---10---16---52 (Ahead on Goal Differential)
11)Haerar Athlectic---38---11---8---19---52(Ahead on Goal Differential)
12)Aden FC---38---11---8---19---52
13)Acrod United---38---8---21---9---33
14)Real Alumno---38---8---22---8---32
15)Ibeb FC---38---8---23---7---31
16)Iken Hamer---38---7---24---9---30 (Ahead on Goal Differential)
17)Kroda FC---38---7---24---9---30
*18)Importanor FC---38---3---31---4---13(Ahead on Goal Differential)
*19)Deros FC---38---2---28---7---13
*20)Isug FC---38---0---37---1---1

* denotes relegation. Promoted clubs: Haredumno FC, ALucard FC, ACL Athletic

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Preseason, 2004 Season
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Ah, here we are again, with another season of the LIDYT (it is an acronym, though the language the real name is in is Jakalla, so it is commonly known as the LIDYT). The expected winners are last years champions, the winners for three straight years, Ajer Football Club, more commonly known as Ajer FC. They bolstered their team with the aquasition of James Ibelo from Isug FC, a weak team. Ibelo, a strong defender, will improve their team in many ways.

Ajer United have looked extremely good in preseason this year, beating Real Alumno 6-1, as well as thrashing on some Second and Third Division teams. Perhaps this is the year that that team of stars get their way? Ajer United, of course, have a lot of money, and sign many stars, including, this year, Defender Hares Dalermo. However, often, cohesiveness is difficult to attain for United. Either way, this looks to be an all-Ajer race!

Views From Around the Table
Fred Wilkins says...Ajer FC will win their fourth straight. No comparison to their talent and the way they work the ball.
Danil Abo says...It's going to be an all-Ajer race. United looked good in Preseason, and FC are always there. Look for FC to take it on the final day.
Mort Apel says...Both Ajer teams will dominate, but never count out Ramen United. A team without a star, who work together so well it is incredible. It's going to be a tight race between those three.
Igor Kusmenov says...Preseason doesn't mean anything. FC will take it easily.

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Week 1
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Every team has now played their first two games of the season. After some very easily calculatable math, it can then be provent that the LIDYT only goes on for 19 weeks, a very short amount of time. Critics have considered extending it, but no such bill has ever been proposed to the Imperial Yaforite Football Association (IYFA). However, there may soon be such a bill, after this season, to be sure.

Nonetheless, everything went to plan on the game front. Ajer FC winning both of their games, United winning one and tieing one (to Ramen FC, a good team) and Ramen United winning both of theirs. All of the teams achieved their preseason predictions, but no one knows. Will thier be forthcoming upsets? Wait and see!

Views From Around the Table
Fred Wilkins says...See? Ajer FC winning 4-0 and 3-0! They are by far the best team and will win.
Danil Abo says...Sticking to my prediction. United looked shaky against Ramen FC, but that can be smoother over. Otherwise, FC have it.
Mort Apel says...Well, ti looks to be an FC-Ramen United race. If Ajer United are tieing RAMEN FC, then they're out of it.
Igor Kusmenov says...FC looked unbeatable. They will take it easily, after crushing a fairly good team, Gigidorel FC, 3-0, and smashing Isug FC, 4-0. FC have it this year, again.

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Week 2
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Upsets galore! Usually, such a week, where Ajer FC, Ajer United, Ramen United, and Chelmar FC are beaten by the likes of Aden FC happens at least at number 8! It was a great game, however, with Aden FC's Gured Alamain scoring four goals against the expected and defending champions Ajer FC. It was almost as good a game by International Star Fernanado Malar who got his NINTH goal of the season. And Ajer United have only scored 9 goals... Ajer United, of course, losing to Haerar Athletic.

Views From Around the Table
Fred Wilkins says...Too early to revise my opinion on Ajer FC, but I'm looking to possibly do that. You never know with these football teams.
Danil Abo says...United have looked shaky in their first four games. I am beginning to think that perhaps training camp was a bad indicator and, if so, FC will win again.
Mort Apel says...United are out. That's my prediction. They're dead and won't rise again. It's FC's year.
Igor Kusmenov says...FC have looked tender at times, but I'm sticking with them. They have been fairly good, and can get better. Looking forward to the Week 7 FC-United clash as well as the Week 4 Ramen United-Ajer FC clash!

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Week 3
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The first of the crosstown derbys occured in Week 3. They are placed in such an order so that they are fairly contineous in their occurrance, helping the TV schedule. Thus, football fans can happily watch every single derby, which are always the toughest and best games, as much as they would like! However, this can backfire, displacing other very important games.

The games in this past week were uneventful. The Cardorel FC-CHelmar FC clash was a very hardfought draw, all the way to the finish, with every man giving 110%. However, by far, the best game was the Ramen FC-Ramen United game, this week's derby. Being played in the 143,000 fan stadium of Ramen FC, the noise level was defeaning. They played to a 1-0 Ramen United victory, with Ramen FC giving it everything. A turely spectacular match for the footballing city of Ramen.

Views From Around the Table
Fred Wilkins says...I am looking forward to FC winning this year. They have looked unbeatable and are consistantly in on the ball. FC will win again this year!
Danil Abo says...United looked stronger this time. I can only hope they keep it up. In my opinion, they are the only team which has a chance against FC.
Mort Apel says...Ramen United played tough. Playing against your crosstown rival in a field that doubles as an American Football field is tough, not to mention the sound level! They showed grit and determination, and I think they'll slug it out with Ajer FC for the title.
Igor Kusmenov says...FC once again have shown why they are the best team in the league. Not letting in a gaol yet, except in the game they have lost. I think this is, once again, their year.

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Week 4
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Only one upset, that of Ajer United (again) against recently promoted minnows Kroda FC. Kroda played their heart out against the star team and managed to pull off a 3-2 upset. In Ajer, as well. Fernando Malar recorded his thirteenth goal of the year, and he looks on pace to easily break the record. Ajer FC's Deron Smithes leads the league in clean sheets, 7 out of a 8. Ramen United's Olan Hadoret leads in assists.

Views From Around the Table
Fred Wilkins says...Smithes is by far the best goalie. I would pick Kroda, or possibly Chemar, if FC didn't have Smithes. But with him, they're by far the best.
Danil Abo says...MAlar's doing his job. If the rest of United did as well, they wouldn't be in this position.
Mort Apel says...FC are taking it. Hadoret and Ramen United cannot stop them, I amd thinking. But, possibly, by som miracle, they may.
Igor Kusmenov says...FC still my favorites. Gigidorel and Aldelard looking good, each with one loss, but FC are taking it.

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They're were no upsets, stunning games, etc. this week...but one. Chelmar FC, in a stunning 2-1 victory over Ajer FC, beat the defending champions at the Zydrakos Dome itself. Chelmar's young star Iktam Velastros looked good as he recieved the Man of the MAtch orientation. In other news, the first round of the League Cup is on, with defending champions ACL Athletic to face Ajer FC in the next game. Good luck to both of them!

Views From Around the Table
Fred Wilkins says...CHelmar are leaning to become my pick. One loss, and yet no one notices them, till they beat FC. Either FC or Chelmar, thet's what I'm saying.
Danil Abo says...Cardaral FC may have found the key. They are unbeaten in their 10 games and are looking tough to beat. Their upcoming game against Ramen united may show us what they are made out of.
Mort Apel says...Are Cardarel fluff or excellent? We will see. Otherwise, Ramen United, if they win, are looking vary strong.
Igor Kusmenov says...FC once again. Too good, that's all I can say, too good.

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Weeks 6-19
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It ended like this, a tough season that came down to the wire. Teams came in went, relishing their brief chance in the spotlight, but one team, over all, showed that they were willing to beat even the most determined opposition. This team was Ajer FC, and their sheer grit and power showed as they pulled their way past excellent opposition as they, at last, triumphed.

The final table looked like a mess, with Ajer FC clearly written on top, with a nine point lead over cross-town big spenders Ajer United. It, however, was nothing of the sort. Goalies Smithes and Abul Hamer, who will be looking for a new home as his relegated Deros FC will not be needing him, shined. Malar broke the LIDYT goals record, with fifty-eight, even with Ajer United not winning it all. Halen Croat and This Boley proved to be excellent defenders, and strikers Ambar Sen and Gorad Ivano made their mark.

Weeks 6-10

These weeks were full of actions. First, with Cardarel FC losing to the tough all-teamwork side of Ramen United, then losing to Ramen FC. Cardarel fans complained of the "Ramen blues", but that is lightly not true. It seems, however, that the Ramen clubs have damaged Cardarel's hopes, escpecially with Ajer United, Ajer FC, and Chelmar FC winning all of their games (an excellent goal by Chelmar midfielder Joran Alaceros is sure to be on all of the highlight reels accross continents. He dribbled around three other players and then made an off-balance, curving the ball to the bottom of the other corner.

However, there was one other amazing game, between two fairly average teams, Real Alumno and Haerar Athletic. It was a defensive slugfest, Alumno keeping HAerar's main player, tough midfielder Jordain Nurat in check with their own defensive midfielder, Hobor Farenas. Both teams held control to the ball, holding possesion till the other team work their own bodies to pieces getting it back. Both teams reached back to use all of their subs as they went to a 0-0 ending.

Views From Around the Table
Fred Wilkins says...Chelmar once again looked tough, I'm going for them or FC. Excellent game, that 0-0, I've taped it and watched again and again. Hope there are more games like that!
Danil Abo says...Cardaral FC looked good despite losing, but I think that Ajer United are the team to beat. They're gelling together really well, and when that team of stars is working together, there's no telling what they can do.
Mort Apel says...Ramen United or Chelmar FC or Ajer FC. That's all I can say.
Igor Kusmenov says...I'm looking forward to the FC-Chelmar game...with those two teams plaing, I believe the winner of that game willl be the winner of the championship.

Weeks 11-15

It was time of big games, smaller games, and four IMPORTANT weeks. With the end of the season phase soon coming, it seems that important games are the call of the day. Thus, the Chelmar FC-Ajer FC, Ramen United-Ajer United, Ajer FC-Cardarel FC, and Ajer United-Chelmar FC games were all televised voer the over-watched, over-worked media conglomerations. In fact, over 20 games were televised on Pacitalian TV, due to the overload.

But despite that, the results in the games were fairly routine. Ajer FC won, Ajer United won, and, well, there was celebrating in the streets of the AJer the following days. These led to regretable clashed between United fans and FC fans, with over 400 people being injured. The authorities took charge, and many people were arrested. Football is a big thing in Yafor 2, see?

Views From Around the Table
Fred Wilkins says...FC have it. I was right, their grit and determination have brought them through.
Danil Abo says...Ajer FC, unfortunatly, have won.
Mort Apel says...I was wrong. Ramen United tried, but failed. It's FC's year.
Igor Kusmenov says...FC. I knew it all along.

Weeks 16-19

See the table. Nothing interesting happened these weeks, and niether did our esteemed sports analysts have anything to say about it. Sorry.

OOC:I got lazy. :p Plus, I like the new format (the weeks 6-19 format). So I'm using that for next season.

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