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Cockbill Street
20-03-2004, 22:40
Welcome to the 13th edition of the Football World Cup! The draw was made on IRC at 17:00 GMT and witnessed by several senior nations. Here are the groups for qualifying:

Group 1
Stalag 5
Svecia
Skipdonia
Tanah Burung
BSE Free Bovines
Raptor Claw
Ravenspire
Alpha Commune
Melmond
Kingsford

Group 2
Halfassedstates
Hawcoat
Nikea
Steves Island
Brazillico
Largent
Pablicosta
Total n Utter Insanity
Indigo Islands
Aquilla

Group 3
Oddslavo
Anahit
Murphdawggia
Wella
Eaglet
EL CID THE HERO
Kerla
Belmorian Scandinavia
Hazatak
Zinkoland

Group 4
Gleam Street
Gesamtkuntswerk
Formula One Racing
Vozvyshennost
Anti-Nazis
Mordecei
Mattigool
Fortuna Prospera
Commerce Heights
The Eagles Nest

Group 5
Warnocks Wizards
Lovebug
Vilita
Dance 2 Revolution
Lovisa
Compound Interest
Aserjin
The Lowland Clans
Snub Nose 38
The Belmore Family

Group 6
Jagiellonia
Timway
One Red Dot
Giant Zucchini
The Weegies
The Alan Belmore Army
Lennon Marx
Crystilakere
NASTIC 2
Sliponia

Group 7
Antaeus Rising
New Cyprus
The Republic Army
Jaegermeistria
Haraki
Lemmitania
Squornshelous
Grand Master Mark
Jeruselem
Creedence Clearwater

Group 8
Europa Brittania
The Redavic Union
Just an egg
Gormith
Eauz
Tadjikistan
Intelligent Madness
Liverpool England
Zephyrs
East Spaam

Group 9
Aerigia
Oglethorpia
West Gaddland
Spaam
Runaway Moose
Pablitopia
Kaze Progressa
Praying2God
Gaddland
Alex The Tall

Group 10
Bedistan
Iansisle
Dennisov
Resistencia
Magnus Valerius
Audioslavia
Free Radicals of Mu-Mu
NEWI Cefn Druids
Fahigland
Avenging Altos

The top three teams in each group, along with hosts Rejistania and Cockbill Street, will qualify for the finals.

The schedule of games is as follows:

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Round 1: 1 v 10, 2 v 9, 3 v 8, 4 v 7, 5 v 6
Round 2: 10 v 6, 7 v 5, 8 v 4, 9 v 3, 1 v 2
Round 3: 2 v 10, 3 v 1, 4 v 9, 5 v 8, 6 v 7
Round 4: 10 v 7, 8 v 6, 9 v 5, 1 v 4, 2 v 3
Round 5: 3 v 10, 4 v 2, 5 v 1, 6 v 9, 7 v 8
Round 6: 10 v 8, 9 v 7, 1 v 6, 2 v 5, 3 v 4
Round 7: 4 v 10, 5 v 3, 6 v 2, 7 v 1, 8 v 9
Round 8: 10 v 9, 1 v 8, 2 v 7, 3 v 6, 4 v 5
Round 9: 5 v 10, 6 v 4, 7 v 3, 8 v 2, 9 v 1
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World Cup 13 - Scores Thread (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=133179)

World Cup 13 - Squads aka Rosters (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=133183)
Vilita
20-03-2004, 22:52
Vilkauos warns of Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) Threat

Colony of Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) Coach Helmut Vilkauos today spoke at a press conference outside the capital city of Lopinka.

Taking questions from the media, questioning the teams chances for qualifications into the finals in their first attempt, Vilkauos said:

"I feel we have a better chance at qualifying than most nations. No one will be taking us seriously, as they we have only recently been recognized by the world organizing committee. They do not know that we have some of the best facilities money can buy right here in Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita). We have a huge array of talent in the side, most likely due to the government ban on Baseball, all these kids grew up with the ball at their feet. We've been training hard for the regional olympic games, and expect little competition on the way to the Gold. We are as prepared as we will ever be, and I feel you soon will see that Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) is for real in World Cup XII."

When asked about the Draw for the qualifications:

"Like I say, it doesn't much matter who we draw, We are happy to avoid nations such as Brazillico and Rejistania on one hand, but on the other we relish the test that such high profile teams would bring. We will be looking at each team before each match with only one outlook, and that is to beat them. It's easy when you are the new guy, because you know the other side think you are a laugh, maybe doesn't field a full strength 11, and you get to run circles around them like it were an overload training session. I think we'll be just fine."


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The Colony of Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) Jungle Cats will be looking to qualify for the World Cup finals in their first attempt after only recently being recognized by the World Governing Body. The Jungle Cats are currently undefeated in the last 6 Atlantian Oceania (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_region/region=atlantian_oceania) Regional championships, and look poised to add to that total in the upcoming Atlantian Oceania (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_region/region=atlantian_oceania) Olympic games. Their squad will consist of mostly young stars from the National league, with a few experienced veterans, from the days before baseball was outlawed in the Nation, to guide them on their way to Glory.
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The Belmore Family
20-03-2004, 22:58
Belmorians rejoice at draw.

In a pact room earlier this evening, in a draw which can only be describbed as shambolic, we were drawn with both Snub Nose 38 and The Lowland Clans.

St. Alan Belmore said after the draw "Ay up, this aint half bad is it. We could acctually qualify. I've given the boys a good talking to and have made many changes to the team to stop a repeat of 4 years ago. We expect to be real competitors for the title this year and hope to push it all the way."

The first match will be away to Lovebug, we must hope that our team do not get attracted by the sexy population.
20-03-2004, 23:00
OOC:

As a newbie, can i just be have it confiremd that 1v10 means the first team listed in each group will begin with a home game against the tenth team listed? ta
Cockbill Street
20-03-2004, 23:03
OOC:

As a newbie, can i just be have it confiremd that 1v10 means the first team listed in each group will begin with a home game against the tenth team listed? ta

That is correct. Which means Hawcoat, as team two in Group 2, will open against team 9 in Group 2 (Indigo Islands) on home soil. It must also be stated that the tenth matchday is matchday 1 reversed.
Magnus Valerius
20-03-2004, 23:07
Valerian Boyars Ready for Their Second World Cup

The words of the drawings have reached the ears of the Valerian emperor (who has yet to be coronated) Alexander II. The enthusiastic, young, fresh emperor smiled as he read the drawings. His father was team owner, and now he had taken his place.

"Well, I think the drawings are well for us. We might have to worry about Audioslavia and Iansisle, but we here in Valeria look forward to a great World Cup," Alexander said as he addressed the public earlier today. The Boyars are to start off the Cup with a match against Audioslavia. The team, with its capable players like Alexei Putin and Talos Kantakouzenos, have trained as much as they could within four years.

The Boyars, which finished its season with a mediocre display at WC 12, and which placed on the bottom of the Harmony Cup it had participated in, hope that this season will yield fruit for the team, and recognition of the power of Valerian football.
Melmond
20-03-2004, 23:25
An Introduction to Melmond Football
Written by Henry Kalangalangalang of the Melmond City Herald for the NationStates Football World

“The United Postmodernist States of Melmond is a massive, socially progressive nation, renowned for its absence of drug laws.”- UN Spotlight on Melmond

The complete absence of drug laws isn’t the only thing that this country of almost 2.5 billion people is known for. In fact this isn’t the main reason why Melmond may have notoriety across the NationStates planet. Melmond is most known for its issue, “Transsexual Demands Recognition in Chosen Gender,” in which Melmond gained the attention of hundreds of thousands of nations about the social condition of gender. Although Melmondians have been satisfied with their cities competing against each other to see who is the best in the nation, Melmond has set its sights on a new title of renown: International Sports Superpower.

This is why the Melmond Football Federation has taken the pioneering step for this old nation by becoming the first national team to play in international competition; and what better way to announce its arrival on the world’s athletic stage than attempt to qualify in the world tournament of the most popular sport on the planet, football.

Surprisingly, within Melmond football is in the second-tier of sports in terms of popularity. Fencing and joust have always been traditionally popular since the days of the legendary Light Warriors, and the Melmond branch of the Batter Up Baseball League has been wildly successful. Melmond’s first ever professional football league was founded just one year ago. The Melmond Premier League debuted with 8 teams represent 8 of the largest cities in Melmond. The teams however do not have stadiums of their own, and must use the stadiums in the baseball off-season. Therefore the players of the Melmond Premier League have to deal with rather chilly conditions on frozen pitches, with the exceptions of the retractable-roofed Woocat Books Ballpark in O’Connor and the Walladome in Acosta. However this doesn’t bother the Melmondian players one bit, they are just glad they have a chance to play pro football at home.

Echoing that statement is the elder statesman of Melmond football, manager of the Melmond National Team, dubbed the Fearless Farmers in ode to the country’s agriculture heritage and can do spirit, Felix Coostatlwak. Coostatlwak has spent 50 years around the sport of professional football, 15 as a player and 35 as a manager in many different foreign club leagues such as Cockbill Street, Kingsford, The Eagle’s Nest, and a championship in Oglethorpia. Coostatlwak is more excited about his career at 70 years of age than any other time he can remember, “I am absolutely honored to be chosen to lead the Melmond National Team. When I first played, the only option after college you had to play football is to play in your backyard. I was lucky my family had money, otherwise I couldn’t have traveled out of the country and have had my talents discovered.” Coostatlwak adds, “Melmond footballers are just satisfied with playing in their home country and to see their countrymen and women cheer them on. Doing well in the World Cup Qualifying is very important to not only me and the team, but the whole state of football in Melmond. How well we do could be a barometer to how successful the Melmond Premier League will be. The results could range from all the football teams getting their own team and the league expanding or possibly the league folding. This is crucial!”

Coostatlwak has done intense scouting of the teams in World Cup XII preparing for their debut. One team Coostatlwak has watched very closely was the Eagle’s Nest national team, the place where he last coached the second place team in their premier league. He sees their situation paralleling theirs in many ways, “Talio Aefnen is a brilliant manager, and he took an inexperienced team from a fairly small country in relation to his competitors and made them very competitive. He makes good teams great. I have had a record of doing the same.” Coostatlwak states the differences and his high expectations, “I truly believe that we have a bigger talent pool than the Eagle’s Nest and we should do much better than the stellar performance they are putting up.”
Either way, as the Melmond Football Association advertises in their promos for the upcoming qualifying games…”It’s on.”
Crystilakere
21-03-2004, 00:04
:shock: This could be tough
Rejistania
21-03-2004, 00:24
A message from the RejisFA reaches all participating nations

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Brazillico
21-03-2004, 00:41
Collective "Ah Shit" Rises Through Brazillico After Group Draw
Brazillico finds itself in group with four World Cup 12 participants

By Jake Tartare

Yet again, for the third time in succession, Brazillico finds themselves in the midst of a difficult qualifying group. This group may be the deepest Brazillico has faced to date and the chance of the Bats finally qualifying again is by no means a certain one. Let's take a look at some of the teams in the group.

Halfassedstates
World Rank: 8

Halfassedstates have to be regarded as the class of this group, being the only side in the top 10. A perennial qualifier for the World Cup, the Halfassians(sp?) should expect to reach the cup proper yet again.

Hawcoat
World Rank: N/A

Not much is known about Hawcoat, but reports tell us they could be a surprise sleeper pick in this group. No one really expects this team to do any better than sixth, but watch out for them to perhaps play the role of spoiler to some of the contending teams.

Nikea
World Rank: 31

After a disappointing World Cup 11 qualifying run, the Pandas stormed back with an impressive qualification run which carried them to World Cup 12. The Pandas are a lot like Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, showing flashes of brilliance which could carry them over any team in the world and spurts of futility where they would be hard pressed to scramble for a point against Lanky Dude. Which Nikea shall show up in qualifying? We’ll have to wait and see.

Steve’s Island
World Rank: N/A

Steve’s Island, a small island in the southern Fifa Sea was once a summer home for Brazillico’s ex-representative to the World Cup Committee, Steve Ribeiro. However, since being stripped of his position and exiled from the country for having accepted bribes from a foreign nation *Cough: The Belmore Family*, Ribeiro now makes Steve Island his full-time home. The only thing known about this side from Steve’s Island is that Steve has a truckload of cash and has been spending a lot of it to try to whip his team in to shape. Oh, and he hates Brazillico for kicking him out of the country.

Largent
World Rank: N/A

Largent? Who’s Largent?

Pablicosta
World Rank: 131

Pablicosta seem to be the yoyos of international football; at times being the whipping boys of several group and at others, falling right off the international scene. Pablicosta has yet again risen from obscurity and will try to make a lasting impression on the footballing world, but with their track record, it’s not bloody likely.

Total n Utter Insanity
World Rank: 11

After being left for dead, the Insanians have made a meteoric rise through the standings to be on the cusp of the elite in the World. Total n Utter Insanity are the only team the Brazillicans have faced prior to the qualifying, with the Chili Bats emerging triumphant 1-0 in the quarter finals of World Cup 5. A lot has changed since then and led by uber-striker Belless, the Insanians will be looking to avenge their prior defeat at the hands of the Brazillicans.

Indigo Islands
World Rank: 90

The Indigo Islands shall be looking improve upon a rather shoddy entrance into the World Cup scene. Look for them to rack up a few wins against the unranked squads, because their chances of winning against one of the big boys are not good at all.

Aquilla
World Rank: 27

Ah yes, the nation with a Ph.D. in concision but a big fat F in perspicacity. Aquilla’s performances have really tailed off as of late, allowing them to be ranked under 25th in the world for the first time in 15 years. However, the Aquillans are perennial beasts in qualifying and often find them on the top line of group standings. The question is, shall the Aquillan papers read “Aquilla Defeats Brazillico 3-1”, with eight pages of pictures from the game and a funnies page on the back, or will Brazillico prevail instead? The results in the two Brazillico/Aquilla encounters could well determine who ends up sealing up that all important 3rd place in the group.

The key for Brazillico will be to not stumble out of the gates, with three of their first four opponents being Largent, Pablicosta and the Indigo Islands. To have any chance of qualifying Brazillico needs to have a strong showing in all of these games. Brazillico’s match at home to TnUI on Matchday 3 should be a good barometer as to where the team stands.
Liverpool England
21-03-2004, 01:32
World Cup Street and Island - Qualifying

Group Draw
Group 8
Europa Brittania
The Redavic Union
Just an egg
Gormith
Eauz
Tadjikistan
Intelligent Madness
Liverpool England
Zephyrs
East Spaam

Ex-participants:
Europa Brittania [WC9, WC11 winner]
Eauz
Liverpool England [WC8 winner]
East Spaam

[OOC - how many qualify?]
It is always a tough group with Europa Brittania in it, but none so more than in qualifying, even though the almost-flops last time around barely scraped through.

Predictions: EB to win group, LE second
Vilita
21-03-2004, 01:42
Vilkauos announces Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) WCQ Squad

Colony of Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) Coach Helmut Vilkauos today spoke at a makeshift press conference at the national training facility in Aliki-Corra


"I just wanted to take a second and introduce the 22 lads who are going to get the job done for us in the upcoming World Cup XIII Qualifiers. I don't think theres going to be much of a surprise to many Vilitans as to most of the roster, we are just thankful that Massimo has had a scan on his wrist turn back ok, and he looks to be fit for the qualifiers. Unfortunately I can't say the same for last AO Championships leading scorer, but he's back on the big island recovering with our top guys and should be ready for the Regional olympics next year. Anyway, enough talking, Giliamo should be handing out roster sheets to everyone now, save me from reading them off name by name,The Colony of Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) World Cup XIII Qualifying Stage Squad of 22."


Roster (Depth Chart)
Goalkeepers:
Massimo Corsi
Rory Issah
Bryan 'Pop' Duiker

Defenders:
Danilo Liguori
Baron O' Toole
Giacomo Adika
Enzo Ahat
Matteo Ollirg
Elekim Cairns
Mark Price

Midfielders:
Santo Kecker
Jonathon Stott
Nigel Chapman
Alexander Östling
Christian Dogbé
Jonathon Baledrokadroka
Lee Bruce

Forwards:
Callum Banda
Germán Salomón
Lorenzo Mumamba
Julio Camacho
Jim Vella



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The Colony of Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) Jungle Cats will be looking to qualify for the World Cup finals in their first attempt after only recently being recognized by the World Governing Body. The Jungle Cats are currently undefeated in the last 6 Atlantian Oceania (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_region/region=atlantian_oceania) Regional championships, and look poised to add to that total in the upcoming Atlantian Oceania (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_region/region=atlantian_oceania) Olympic games. Their squad will consist of mostly young stars from the National league, with a few experienced veterans, from the days before baseball was outlawed in the Nation, to guide them on their way to Glory.
Bedistan
21-03-2004, 01:42
BSTV - World Cup Pre-Qualifying Report
with Amanda Butt and Chuck Mitchell

Amanda: Good evening, and welcome to the BSTV World Cup XIII Pre-Qualifying Report! I'm Amanda Butt, and here with me is former Bedistan Lions goalkeeper Chuck Mitchell. Welcome to the show, Chuck.

Chuck: 'Tis good to be in the international football business again. My, how things have changed in the last decade.

Amanda: Indeed. I'll bet when you were playing in World Cup 10, you'd never have thought that Rejistania would win a cup.

Chuck: Indeed not, but the Orange-Blues have come a long, long way. Almost have to feel sorry for those Audioslavians, though...almost. I can't do that after the Under-21 Cup.

Amanda: Heh. For our international viewers, the under-21 'slaves are the ones that knocked the Cubs out of the Under-21 World Cup in the second round with a 3-1 victory. But speaking of Audioslavia, let's take a look at this year's qualifying groups.

Chuck: What do this year's qualifying groups have to do with Audioslavia? Well, besides the 'slaves obviously being in one of them.

Amanda: You'll see in a bit. Let's start with Group One.

[code:1:7d334d355a]Group 1
Tanah Burung (12)
Svecia (38)
Skipdonia
Stalag 5 (58)
BSE Free Bovines (67)
Raptor Claw
Ravenspire (35)
Alpha Commune
Melmond
Kingsford (13)[/code:1:7d334d355a]

Chuck: Several big names in Group 1 -- Tanah Burung, Kingsford, Ravenspire, Svecia. Although those last two have fallen on hard times recently, especially Ravenspire. They had some weird stuff going on in WC12 qualifying.

Amanda: And there are also a couple of up-and-coming teams such as Stalag 5 and BSE Free Bovines. Ah, the Bovines...can you say the infamous Group 11 of WC12?

Chuck: Ah yes, it was quite a hoot.

[code:1:7d334d355a]Group 2
Halfassedstates (8)
Hawcoat
Nikea (31)
Steves Island
Brazillico (30)
Largent
Pablicosta (131)
Total n Utter Insanity (11)
Indigo Islands (90)
Aquilla (26)[/code:1:7d334d355a]

Amanda: Halfassedstates and TnUI would seem to be the two major players in Group 2, though I wouldn't count out Nikea and especially Brazillico.

Chuck: What about Aquilla?

Amanda: Aquilla. Due to the peace recently made between the Aquillan and Bedistani governments, I will politely refrain from saying what I think about Aquilla.

Chuck: Very well; we'll just move on to Group Three.

[code:1:7d334d355a]Group 3
Oddslavo (24)
Anahit
Murphdawggia
Wella (80)
Eaglet (59)
EL CID THE HERO (50)
Kerla (14)
Belmorian Scandinavia (34)
Hazatak
Zinkoland (97)[/code:1:7d334d355a]

Amanda: This group doesn't look as difficult as the first two. Kerla, Oddslavo, and the Scandinavian Belmores are reasonably well-known, but the rest are mostly off the map.

Chuck: Although we did recently play Hazatak...

Amanda: Well, the under-21s did. A 4-2 victory, by the way.

[code:1:7d334d355a]Group 4
Gleam Street
Gesamtkuntswerk (21)
Formula One Racing
Vozvyshennost (43)
Anti-Nazis (48)
Mordecei
Mattigool (57)
Fortuna Prospera
Commerce Heights (3)
The Eagles Nest (41)[/code:1:7d334d355a]

Chuck: Congratulations to Commerce Heights on qualifying for World Cup 13!

Amanda: Huh?

Chuck: They really don't have much competition here. Gesamtkuntswerk might give them a challenge, and TEN and Mattigool might have a chance against them, but they're definitely going through.

[code:1:7d334d355a]Group 5
Warnocks Wizards (7)
Lovebug
Vilita
Dance 2 Revolution (42)
Lovisa (85)
Compound Interest
Aserjin
The Lowland Clans (6)
Snub Nose 38 (33)
The Belmore Family (15)[/code:1:7d334d355a]

Amanda: Now this one has some good competition. Warnocks Wizards, the Lowland Clans, and the Belmore Family all in this group. I think the Hooligans might also have a chance to come back from last Cup's disaster.

Chuck: Actually, I don't think the Red and White Wizards are going to do all that well this time.

Amanda: You don't? Why not?

Chuck: Well, I know I'd be pretty demoralized if I had no country to return to after the Cup, and I figure they're the same way.

Amanda: No country? What the hell are you talking about, Chuck?

Chuck: Check the nation records for yourself. There is no longer a sovereign nation by the name of "Warnocks Wizards".

Amanda: That's preposterous. They hosted World Cup 11.

Chuck: That was six years ago.

Amanda: Good point.

[code:1:7d334d355a]Group 6
Jagiellonia
Timway (27)
One Red Dot (28)
Giant Zucchini (5)
The Weegies (53)
The Alan Belmore Army
Lennon Marx
Crystilakere
NASTIC 2 (40)
Sliponia (44)[/code:1:7d334d355a]

Chuck: And once again, congratulations to Giant Zucchini--

Amanda: Stop it. Now.

Chuck: Sorry.

Amanda: Group 6 looks like a fairly uneventful group, and Giant Zucchini, Timway, and One Red Dot should walk away with this one pretty easily.

[code:1:7d334d355a]Group 7
Antaeus Rising (36)
New Cyprus
The Republic Army
Jaegermeistria
Haraki
Lemmitania (16)
Squornshelous (9)
Grand Master Mark (71)
Jeruselem (70)
Creedence Clearwater (49)[/code:1:7d334d355a]

Chuck: Two big footballing powers in this group in Squornshelous and Lemmitania. The third qualifying slot will probably be a tossup between Antaeus Rising and Creedence Clearwater, as the Antaens seem to be on their way down.

[code:1:7d334d355a]Group 8
Europa Brittania (4)
The Redavic Union (67)
Just an egg
Gormith (74)
Eauz (29)
Tadjikistan
Intelligent Madness
Liverpool England (19)
Zephyrs
East Spaam (17)[/code:1:7d334d355a]

Amanda: Well, well, well...I have to wonder: if NEWI Cefn Druids can be beaten by just an egg, how will that egg fare in Group 8?

Chuck: Not too well, I'd say. One extremely powerful team and two other very strong ones will likely crush that egg along with the other newbie squads here. EB, LE, and ES have to be the favorites, but Eauz definitely has a shot as well.

[code:1:7d334d355a]Group 9
Aerigia
Oglethorpia (10)
West Gaddland
Spaam (18)
Runaway Moose (71)
Pablitopia
Kaze Progressa (24)
Praying2God (51)
Gaddland (63)
Alex The Tall (54)[/code:1:7d334d355a]

Amanda: The perennial powerhouse of Oglethorpia will certainly make its mark on Group 9--

Chuck: Hey, I just noticed something!

Amanda: *sigh* What?

Chuck: East Spaam is ranked higher than Spaam! Don't you think that's weird?

Amanda: Um...yeah.

Chuck: And they're right next to each other -- East Spaam is 17th and Spaam is 18th!

Amanda: Right. Also, note Runaway Moose's return to the footballing world after a complete absence in World Cup 12 qualifying.

Chuck: Wait a minute. Gaddland and West Gaddland are both in this group. Isn't that a little odd?

Amanda: Hey, it's random. It's bound to happen sometimes.

Chuck: All right, in all seriousness now...you've seen the first nine qualifying groups. But now comes the most important qualifying group of all -- the one in which our own beloved Lions can be found. Ladies and gentlemen, Group Ten.

[code:1:7d334d355a]Group 10
BEDISTAN (23)
Iansisle (39)
Dennisov (32)
Resistencia
Magnus Valerius (76)
Audioslavia (2)
Free Radicals of Mu-Mu
NEWI Cefn Druids (73)
Fahigland
Avenging Altos (55)[/code:1:7d334d355a]

Amanda: Of course, we know all about the Bedistan Lions. Came on the scene for World Cup 5 in Tanah Burung, and have qualified for every Cup since then save one. The Lions reached their greatest height when Bedistan co-hosted World Cup 8 with Oglethorpia. Our team became the first in NS World Cup history to reach the final match while hosting, but unfortunately the Lions were unable to snag the Cup, losing it to Liverpool England. After that, the team went into a decline, finally failing to qualify for World Cup 11. Last time around we did qualify, finishing second in our group only on goal difference to the nation that would go on to win the Cup -- Rejistania. The Lions left competition in the second round, but the team's ranking has improved slightly to 23rd in the world.

Chuck: Next on the list is Iansisle. The Lions have faced the Ians once before as a direct result of failure to qualify for World Cup 11. The two nations faced each other in the quarterfinals of the Harmony Cup, where Iansisle just scraped out a 1-0 victory on a Truman goal just before the final whistle.

Amanda: Dennisov won World Cup 4 several eons ago, coming from somewhere around 40th in the world to do so. They too have falled on hard times lately and barely hold a top 32 ranking right now. Bedistan has faced Dennisov three times previously. In the first round of World Cup 6, the Lions lost to Dennisov 1-0. World Cup 10 qualifying saw an away win for each side -- first Dennisov by a score of 1-0, then the Lions 3-1.

Chuck: Resistencia is a totally unknown team.

Amanda: Magnus Valerius is relatively new to the scene of international football, and we don't know all that much about them other than the fact that their World Cup 12 performance was sufficient to earn them a 76th-in-the-world ranking.

Chuck: Audioslavia. Don't even get me started about Audioslavia.

Amanda: Chuck, the viewers already know about the U21 match. Get to the point.

Chuck: Well, aside from that, we haven't played them. They definitely have one of the greatest sides in the world, though, and they failed to clinch the Cup last time only on penalty kicks. That's how good they are. We'll need to watch out for the 'slaves.

Amanda: Free Radicals of Mu-Mu is another unknown team.

Chuck: Now of course, we weren't the only team in our World Cup 11 qualifying group that didn't make the cut. NEWI Cefn Druids was there as well, a brand-new team at that time. We defeated them 3-0 away, though when they came to Bedistan, they held us to a 0-0 draw. The Druids have significantly improved since then, especially with their younger players, and though they may not qualify, expect them to do their damnedest to try.

Amanda: Hmm, this list has been set up so that I get all the unknown teams, such as Fahigland. I'll have to speak with our producer. Back to you, Chuck.

Chuck: Finally, we have Avenging Altos. We had a good run in World Cup 12 qualifying, as we said earlier, losing only twice. Frustratingly, both of those losses were to the same team. Even more frustratingly, both of those losses were to Avenging Altos, who at that time were ranked 90th in the world. Manager Johnny Lewis will certainly be looking for revenge for such wrongdoing in WC12, and it is rumored he may even be filing a complaint to the hosting committee regarding this "tomfoolery", as he put it.

Amanda: So there you have it. A look at all ten qualifying group, including a detailed look at our own group. It looks like it's going to be a great Cup! Hopefully we'll see you all there.

Chuck: I'm Chuck Mitchell...

Amanda: ...and I'm Amanda Butt. For BSTV, good night, everybody.

[OOC: Good gravy, that was long...]
Melmond
21-03-2004, 02:08
Melmond Draws Group 1: Reaction
By Henry Kalangalangalang of the Melmond City Herald

In their first ever World Cup competition, Melmond draws a rather strong group with the likes of Tanah Burung, Kingsford, and many other emerging sides as well as great sides of the past on the decline. Tanah Burung and Kingsford are certainly the class of this group. However there appears to be a wide open race for that third spot. Manager Felix Coostatlwak sees his team well in the running for that spot, “Quite honestly, I see us in a race for third, however we are one of the strongest competitors in that race. Being in our first ever international competition has given us an exuberance we didn’t have in any club matches, this goes for me as well as the players.”
Let us take a quick look at our competitors in this group:

Tanah Burung is certainly one of the most active players in the International community politically as well as in the sphere of football. With a long tradition, the Crocodiles should certainly be a top team if they pass the tradition on to subsequent generations rather than merely extend it with faulty clones. (ranked 11 in world)

Svecia was the class of the region of Europe until they moved to the FIFA region. They qualified for the World Cup Final last year, however they finished last in their group. The manager expects continued improvement this year. (ranked 37 in world)

Skipdonia is a new nation and rather unknown in the NationStates world at large. They will certainly have no chance in this group unless they have absolute determination. (first entry)

Stalag 5 had a good start in the last World Cup’s qualifying only to run out of gas at the halfway point. So far there is no sign of them getting a refill on victory gas. (ranked 57 in world)

BSE Free Bovines is certainly the dark horse of the group as they would have certainly been a third place team in other groups in the last World Cup qualifying session. These Bovines have heart and now experience. (ranked 66 in world)

Raptor Claw are minnows to the extreme as the nation has just recently been founded. It will take effort, prayer, bribery, and perhaps foul play in order for them to make the World Cup Final. (first entry)

Ravenspire is a large storied nation. However, they have been on a slow and steady decline over the years. Their effort will tell whether or not they can return to prominence. (ranked 34 in world)

Alpha Commune is another new nation in NationStates. This avowedly communist country should struggle since communists don’t understand the idea of competition. It’s rumored that their goal is to end all games in egalitarian ties. (new entry)

Kingsford absolutely annihilated its qualifying competition in the last World Cup. However, they were a major disappointment in the final. Expect a strong performance from these guys. (ranked 12 in the world)

The Prediction
1. Kingsford
2. Tanah Burung
3. Melmond
4. Svecia
5. BSE Free Bovines
6. Ravenspire
7. Stalag 5
8. Skipdonia
9. Alpha Commune
10. Raptor Claw

The Melmond National Team Schedule

@ Svecia
v Skipdonia (Farmers Field, Melmond City)
@ Stalag 5
v BSE Free Bovines (Lifedonations Stadium, Morales)
@ Raptor Claw
v Ravenspire (Microcosm Stadium, Aldi)
@ Alpha Commune
@ Kingsford
v Tanah Burung (Walladome, Acosta)
v Svecia (Unne Sports Temple, Unne)
@ Skipdonia
v Stalag 5 (Xpress Counsel Field, Cali)
@ BSE Free Bovines
v Raptor Claw (Woocat Books Ballpark, O’Connor)
@ Ravenspire
v Alpha Commune (MPNK Stadium, Faasen)
v Kingsford (TBA)
@ Tanah Burung

Next Game (Actually First Game)
At Svecia

This away game in the cold atmosphere of Svecia should prove to be a good test for the talented yet untested Fearless Farmers. The weather shouldn’t faze them as most of the Melmondian football season is done during the winter. Svecia is coming off a World Cup appearance and should be a good gage in terms of where Melmond football is compared to the rest of the world. A win or draw here should give the Fearless Farmers confidence going into their first home game. Here are the starters for the first game.

GK- Cory Yankovic
D- Jonsi Torrini
D- Sergio Ortiz
D- Paul “Edgy” Shields
D- Nina Steen
M- Martin Goodwin
M- Critandi Unne
M- Camui Arai
M- Cristina Antunez
F- Chris Owen
F- Benjamin Leeb

For tickets to Svecia and the game, call Therewegoes Travel Agency at 3-18-357-9009. Be warned; don’t expect souvenirs in this communist country.
Largent
21-03-2004, 02:24
tag for future reference
Largent
21-03-2004, 02:25
tag for future reference
Largent
21-03-2004, 02:27
tag for future reference
Vilita
21-03-2004, 02:32
3 tags?
Largent
21-03-2004, 02:56
OOC: sorry about this tag. I was posting on the wrong thread.

IC: Coach Quaday recently commented on theis being Largents first wrold cup and the high ranking of the nations they are with. 'My players could care less about rankings. They have been playing the game since they could walk. They are as qualified as any other team in this competition. I still believe we could win our group.'

reporter 1: bold words.
reporter 2: indeed but what he says is true. These players have played every day of their lives since they could walk. Largent's national sport is football. I think if they all keep their heads in the game they may win their group or at lest place in the top 3.
rreporter 1: What are other teams saying about Largent?
reporter 2: They don't see them as a threat but they definitley should. Largent has a rock solid defense and they have the team's strategy burned into their minds. The coaching is also great. All they need is a strond offense this tournement and they will place very high.
reporter 1: How solid is their defense?
reporter 2: as solid as it comes. Weber averaged 0gpg during the regular season and G. Johnston is a wall. On the offense T. Johnston is what drives the attack so if he plays well they will win games.
reporter 1: what does it take to beat these guys?
reproter 2: the oppostition will have to get inside their heads and brak their confidence. If they do that the team may crumble.
Vilita
21-03-2004, 03:05
[code:1:a2e85430d7]Group 5
Warnocks Wizards (7)
Lovebug
Vilita
Dance 2 Revolution (42)
Lovisa (85)
Compound Interest
Aserjin
The Lowland Clans (6)
Snub Nose 38 (33)
The Belmore Family (15)[/code:1:a2e85430d7]

Amanda: Now this one has some good competition. Warnocks Wizards, the Lowland Clans, and the Belmore Family all in this group. I think the Hooligans might also have a chance to come back from last Cup's disaster.

Chuck: Actually, I don't think the Red and White Wizards are going to do all that well this time.

Amanda: You don't? Why not?

Chuck: Well, I know I'd be pretty demoralized if I had no country to return to after the Cup, and I figure they're the same way.

Amanda: No country? What the hell are you talking about, Chuck?

Chuck: Check the nation records for yourself. There is no longer a sovereign nation by the name of "Warnocks Wizards".

Amanda: That's preposterous. They hosted World Cup 11.

Chuck: That was six years ago.

Amanda: Good point.




Vilkauos relishes Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) underdog role

Colony of Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) Coach Helmut Vilkauos today spoke at a press conference outside the capital city of Lopinka.

Addressing the media following recently speculation on the "pre-determined" outcome of Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita)'s World Cup XIII Qualifying Group 5, Vilkauos said:

"I think it is great that these guys can go out and analyze our qualifying group, and not so much as mention the presence of The Colony of Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita), no less considering our chances of qualification. It will just make the media blitz that much bigger when we knock out ranked sides who field a second string 11 because they've never heard of us before. It's kind of sad in a way though, thinking this will be the last time anyone ever writes up an analysis of a World Cup qualifying group with The Colony of Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) in it, without tipping us favorites to go through."


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The Colony of Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) Jungle Cats will be looking to qualify for the World Cup finals in their first attempt after only recently being recognized by the World Governing Body. The Jungle Cats are currently undefeated in the last 6 Atlantian Oceania (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_region/region=atlantian_oceania) Regional championships, and look poised to add to that total in the upcoming Atlantian Oceania (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_region/region=atlantian_oceania) Olympic games. Their squad will consist of mostly young stars from the National league, with a few experienced veterans, from the days before baseball was outlawed in the Nation, to guide them on their way to Glory.
Lennon Marx
21-03-2004, 07:14
LMFA cautiously optimistic about WCXIII qualifying draw
Whilst knowing that there is no chance that the Green Leopards will qualify for the main dance, the Lennon Marx Football Association welcomed the draw for the qulifying stage saying they were of the opinion that they stood a real chance of at least winning a match- which would do so much for the acceptance of Soccer in the Incorporated States.
Group 6 features six main opportunities for a win- all against fellow unranked nations, whilst Lennon Marx will hope to upset The Weegies or Sliponia in their respective ties, however this is extremely unlikely.
[code:1:470f778e96]Group 6
Jagiellonia
Timway (27)
One Red Dot (28)
Giant Zucchini (5)
The Weegies (53)
The Alan Belmore Army
Lennon Marx
Crystilakere
NASTIC 2 (40)
Sliponia (44)
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The Fixtures
MAtch DAy 1: Away to Giant Zuchini which promises to be a very ugly affair- expect half a dozen goals to be conceded by either Backshall or Montelleone. To play the class of the group in your debut in WC qualifying is a big body blow- but the loss shouldnt create too much trouble later on- especially as Lennon Marx teams have regularly proved to bounce back after trying defeats. Expect a second string team to take part for the Green Leopards- as the first stringers have little to gain from being on the opposing end of a caning.

Match Day 2: At home to The Weegies- this could be a long shot at a point against the 53rd ranked Weegies- highly unlikely tho as they should posses too much class. Cartine Springs won the right to host this match over Palyton and Duncraig, and the 45000 seat stadium will be home to a very partisan crowd. This should see the debuts in World Cup of Alex Dunn and Patrick Beck- who will miss the first match through injury.

Match Day 3: Away to fellow unranked team Alan Belmore Army- The Green Leopards will field a full strength attacking lineup at their opponent- and will not wish to settle for a 0-0 draw. This will probably backfire but one thing is for certain, the match will be played (by the Leopards at least) in the best spirit possible.

Matchday 4: Away to Sliponia. Ranked 44th, Sliponia will not be favoured to lose or even share the points, and thus this will be a testing match for Lennon Marx fans. Again expect an attacking formation as the Green Leopards try and seize the iniative.

Match Day 5: Hosting Crystilakere- Another unranked team who Lennon Marx host- this one in the Nation's capital of Marxville. Lennon Marx is already declaring this as their biggest threat of a victory- and as such 39000 people will adourn the National Stadium expecting precisely that.

Match Day 6: Away to NASTIC 2- we dont know much about these guys, but expect to be beaten convincingly by them- the Green Leopards of course will play for a win, and attack attack attack. Only bet on an away win if (a) you're insane or (b) If the odds reach 10000-1.

Match Day 7: Home to Jagiellonia- To be played in fornt of 42000 at Palyton International Sporting complex- home to the most fanatical fans in the Incorporated States and their cheers may just inspire a strong performance from the Green Leopards. We suggest though a 0-0 is likely.

Match Day 8: Away to Timway- 3-0 to 27th ranked Timwa- the Green Leopards will be shellshocked and will capitulate under the pressure of their much more favoured opponents. Expect Dunn, Shah and Obrien to miss this match, and for the Coach to tinker with his formation.

Match Day 9: Away to One Red Dot- the 28th team in the rankings will be relatively unchallenged by the Green Leopards, and Los Alamino won the right to this match by virtue of noone else bidding for it.

Duncraig hosts matches against Giant Zuchini and Alan Belmore army, whilst Cartine gets Timway, Palyton NASTIC and Marxville Sliponia.

At a press conference this morning President Lennon Marx made the following statement. "We were pleasantly surprised with our draw and were expecting a much tougher draw. We have instructed already to our Manager that we wish to see the team attack as frequently as is possible, whilst we hope to see every game sold out- and as a result have decided to share the matches around the five major stadiums in the nation. We know we have little chance of qualifying but wish all other nations involved the best of luck- and that peace shall reign across all nations during the qualifying period so that matches can enjoy a mix of home and away fans. Finally we would like to send a special wish of good luck to our old Friends The Free Radicals of Mu-Mu and hope that your qualifying campaign is as fruitful as possible."
21-03-2004, 09:30
(audible groan heard from Coach's Office)

Martin Luther, Head Coach (ML): Why did they have to do this to us?

John Calvin, Assistant Coach (JC): What happened, Martin?

ML: Just look at the group the placed us in for WC XIII qualifying! :shock:

JC: (looks at piece of paper ML gives him) You've got to be kidding me! :shock: How can they think we can qualify from a group that is that good! :(

ML: It's certainly not going to be easy, but we have a veteran squad now. We also have the experience of being in the running for a qualifying spot late in qualifying, so we're not as overmatched as we were in WC XI.

JC: Do you mean to say that you believe that we have a chance to qualify?

ML: Anything is possible for those who believe in God. 8)

JC: Still...Is it realistic to think that we'll qualify with the group that we're in?

ML: Let's break it down team-by-team. Maybe you'll calm down then. First off, what do we know about our first opponent, West Gaddland?

JC: Well...they appear to be a related to Gaddland, who we beat in Harmony Cup IV at their place. We should be able to beat their relatives.

ML: Okay, what do we know about the team we'll play in our home opener in the next match, Spaam?

JC: They're a veteran team. We somehow managed to draw with them at their place in Harmony Cup III, for our first ever Harmony Cup point. We could potentially spit with them now that we have more experience, but it definitely won't be easy.

ML: Good. Next up, Runaway Moose.

JC: Another veteran team, despite the fact that they missed WC XII. We've never played them before, but from what I've seen, they're very good. It's hard to know what to expect against them...we might beat them because of their rustiness, or we might get blown out by their veteran wisdom.

ML: Okay. After Runaway Moose, Pablitopia.

JC: Who is that? I've never heard of them before.

ML: I can't say that I know anything about them either. What does that seem to indicate to you?

JC: That they're a new team. Which means, in theory, that we should be able to take six points away from them. However, we need to remember that newcomer will win a few games, so we have to come ready to play against them.

ML: Exactly! :) Now, about Kaze Progressa.

JC: We could be in trouble against them. It's not like we've ever played them before, but they are very experienced, and even hosted WC XII. Another team that it may be tough for us to get any points against.

ML: However, they didn't have to go through the rigors of qualifying for WC XII, so they might be a little rusty during qualifying. Now, moving on to our next opponent, Alex The Tall.

JC: Another newer team, but one we've never played before. I believe that this is their second WC, so they'll probably struggle like we did during parts of qualifying, and it'll be important to catch them during those times.

ML: Alright, what you've already mentioned our next opponent, Gaddland.

JC: Like I already said, we've beat them at their place in Harmony Cup IV. However, they're still dangerous. Skill level wise, they're in the same general category we are.

ML: Well said. Now, about our final opponent, Oglethorpia.

JC: They're a very veteran team as well, that will make it hard on our efforts to qualify. We will be very fortunate to earn any points against them.

ML: Alright, now you've said what you know about the other teams in our group. How do you think we'l do?

JC: I'd say a good finish for us would be anywhere from sixth to eighth, as long as we beat the two rookies in our group.* I still can't believe that Grand Master Mark finished ahead of us in WC XII qualifying. What about your thoughts as to where we'll finish?

ML: I think we'll do better than most people expect. We should be in contention for a qualifying berth until late, and very possibly could finish anywhere between fourth and seventh.*

JC: You seem to be very optimistic.

ML: I have good reason to be. We only have three rookies on our roster, and we have acquired some good experience for only having participated in two Cups.

JC: We'll see. It's time for practice now. God knows how much we'll need it during qualifying.

*-The predictions made by the coaches in no way, shape, or form, indicate the opinions of the Praying2God governement.
21-03-2004, 09:32
Please forgive my double post. :oops:
Pablicosta
21-03-2004, 09:59
"Upon witnessing the draw, Franky De-Tanro, PFA Representative fainted thrice. This is beleived to have been caused by Group 2 including the likes of Brazzilico and TnUI, both of whom will likely crush us.
When he returned to Pablicosta he resigned from the PFA, and was subsequently beaten thoroughly by Chairman Keith Harrison.
It also known that after the events of the day, the returning party in charge of bribing officials were all fired and most likely beaten along-side Mr De-Tanro.

However, National Coach Georgia Freeman has told the press that he is still confident about grasping a qualifying place from group 2, and feels that his team are good enough to take on the world.
At this point the interview was discontinued due to the fact a black van pulled up and sprayed the training camp with gun-fire, before bundling Georgio into the van and speeding off.

Trisha Violet reporting from Pheonix Bridge, Pheonix".
Kaze Progressa
21-03-2004, 10:54
Kicked Off - the story of a nation in crisis

A meeting with Farini Buartna, chairman of the KPFA, and his subordinates Clarit Bazik and Mabu Lairpaz

FB: Are you ready to play?
CB: Play what?
ML: I'm ready.
FB: Let's play PICK THE MANAGER!

Cheesy keyboard melody plays in the KPFA headquarters, now decked in garish colours

FB: First question. Who managed Kaza X-Teem to six League titles in eight years?

FB: Mabu?
ML: Chares Catrar.
FB: Is the correct answer. And he is our manager once again.

Cut to Chares, in the Progressair Stadium media centre, with an acoustic guitar in his hands. He starts playing when he is interrupted by an interviewer.

Interviewer: Do you think you'll have to finish above Oglethorpia to win the group?
CC: You have to finish above everybody to win the group.

TO BE CONTINUED

[b]The hitlist: sources of the mockery
Bedistan's quiz show RP
Tony Blair's guitar-playing photo shoot, 2003
Interview with Arsene Wenger
The Lowland Clans
21-03-2004, 14:08
*Opens to see Captain Mark Jeremy come into manager Lord Mackintosh's office after a practice. Jeremy is in track jacket and pants, and Mackintosh is a nice suit*

LM: Alright Jeremy, I think it's time we take a look at our qualifying group for this cup.

MJ: *rolls eyes* Oh joy. Well, who we got for this cup?

LM: *Hands Jeremy paper with groups* 'ere we go, shouldn't be to hard now should it?

[code:1:b6f039c839]
Group 5
Warnocks Wizards (7)
Lovebug
Vilita
Dance 2 Revolution (42)
Lovisa (85)
Compound Interest
Aserjin
The Lowland Clans (6)
Snub Nose 38 (33)
The Belmore Family (15)
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MJ: *Eyes shoot wide open* So they finally came came in...and were 6th! *Smiles* And I think your right, won't be too difficult. our biggest competiton will probably come from the Belmores or those Wizards from Warnock. What about everybody else?

LM: Well, you most definitely know the Hooligans, former soccer power, but they've declined recently. Though I wouldn't underestimate them too much, they've got a lot of experience on their side. Oh, and we've heard alot about these newcomers...what are they *looks at paper* oh yes, the Vilita Jungle Kitties or something like that. Going in with lots of over confidence, probably get slaughtered alive.

MJ: Yeah, heard alot about them. Boasting about how they might have a *bleep*ing chance of qualifying...amazing what some people can think of themselves. Let's see here...well the other two ranked teams are Dance 2 Revolution and Lovsia, not too threatening in my opinion. I think we should win the group again this year.

LM: Alright, well, I want to watch the footage of Vilita and get ready for the first game in a couple of weeks in Vilita. I want these newcomers squashed, show them their place.

MJ: *smiles* No problem boss...not at all

Predicted Fnishing order
1. The Lowland Clans Stars
2. Warnocks Wizards
3. The Belmore Family
4. Snub Nose 38 (advance on fact WW is a dead nation)
5. Vilita
6. Dance 2 Revolution
7. Lovebug
8. Lovsia
9. Compund Interest
10. Aserjin
21-03-2004, 15:12
Holy India Tea Bag Passes Physical; Joins Steve's Island Roster

Steve Ribeiro, emperor of Steve's Island, Brazillico's representative to the World Cup Committee in exile and manager of Steve's Island's national team, proudly announced that the Holy India Tea Bag shall be a part of the Steve's Island squad that will take to the pitch tomorrow against Pablicosta.

"We're ecstatic to have a player of the Holy India Tea Bag's calibre on our team," said Ribeiro at a press conference in the ballroom of Steve's ubervilla. "He brings a wealth of experience and intensity to this team and his presence will be felt. The fact that he hates Brazillico even more than I do for repeated counts of humiliation and abuse, factored in very little to the decision."

Many questions were raised whether the Holy India Tea Bag should be permitted to play for another team after mascotting for another nation during the World Cup. The Tea Bag's future in Steve's Island seem to be even further put into question, since he played 20 minutes between the pipes in a match against Brazillico, where he stopped all five shots which came his way.

However, the WCC ruled that the Holy India Tea Bag would be eligable to play for Steve's Island, citing that "The activity of mascotting is not considered as a playing position, thus, the Holy India Tea Bag is admissable to play for Steve's Island. As for the brief incident where he played goaltender during the Brazillico game, the Holy India Tea Bag was simply carrying out his mascotting duties on the field of play and it was to the judgment of the participating referee to throw him off the field."

This ruling seems ridiculous and was no doubt the work of Steve Ribeiro manipulating the committee through his extensive connections and his extensive bank account. Nonetheless, the Holy India Tea Bag will be Steve's Team's starting goaltender in their first match at home to Pablicosta.
One Red Dot
21-03-2004, 15:32
The Red Dot Informant

Would WC13 Spell Luck for Wolves?

CHISAI'NIHON, ONE RED DOT - It was a sad moment for Chisai'nihon FC and the Red Dot Wolves as they bade goodbye to their coach of more than 35 years: Alvin Ker. It was a touching moment as Alvin Ker has decided to retire from football altogether, except maybe for inter-school soccer. But other than than, his face will be missing from the scene.

But with departure, comes a welcome as the new coach - who was picked by Spin the Bottle, is Mr Chris Gwee, a young 32 year-old player, before he broke his lower right leg and cause him to become sem-immobile. Of course, his prosthetics still enable him to walk.

Six veterans haev also left the international team. and 6 others have replaced them like conscripts in the Soviet Army.

WC13 Line Up
Head Coach: Chris Gwee, Head Coach of Chisai’nihon FC
Assistant Coaches: David Joel, Head Coach of Natodrid FC and Edmund Yee-Tsieh Lee, Head Coach of Dorona FC

[code:1:f94d74744c] WC Exp
No. Name Pos Age Team 9 10 11 12

#01 Kawanai MORITSUKA GK 37 Chisai’nihon FC X
#02 Raymond HARPER GK/ 20 Natodrid FC
#07 Anderson REYMAN DE 38 Natofrid FC X
#16 Tony PATERSON DE 20 Natodrid FC
#17 Kokorozo IIKITA DE^ 32 Chisai’nihon FC X
#04 Takayama KATAICHI DE/ 22 Chisai’nihon FC
#06 Isaac MACPHERSON MF 34 King Mark FC X
#09 Presley LAVEN MF 33 Natofrid FC X
#14 Hashigo NAGAHEI MF 37 Chisai’nihon FC X
#20 Ming-Zhi ZHONG MF/ 23 Dorona FC
#05 Joey HAPINGTON SK 35 King Mark FC X
#12 Daniel HAMILTON SK 39 King Mark FC X X X X
#13 Jonathan WEBB SK 37 King Mark FC X
#15 Kenneth NEWTONS SK 33 Natofrid FC X
#18 David JENSON SK/ 21 Dorona FC
#21 Ming-Wei ZHONG SK/ 23 Dorona FC

#03 Kiyoiwa RIKUZAWA RE 16 Chisai’nihon FC
#08 Wilson ARKMAN RE 21 King Mark FC
#22 Anayuro HAKKU RE 22 Chisai’nihon FC
#10 Timmy MORLEY RE 20 Natodrid FC
#11 Nokuden RYUSUGI RE 18 Chisai’nihon FC
#19 Shinama KEIMURA RE 23 Chisai’nihon FC
#23 Noel MICK RE 21 King Mark FC
#24 Gerald SMITH RE 22 King Mark FC
#25 Tse-Feng YANG RE 17 Dorona FC
#26 Don MACKERAL RE 23 Natodrid FC
#27 Alan BALFORE RE 20 King Mark FC
#28 Andy DONALDSON RE 18 Natodrid FC
#29 Sumita SEKIMOTO RE 18 Chisai’nihon FC[/code:1:f94d74744c]

/ denotes substitute
^ denotes Captain

(This list can also be found in the Rosters thread)


As for the qualifications round, Chris Gwee has looked forward to make sure the team we are proud of makes it through to the Cup. World Cup 13 will be hosted by Cockbill Street and Rejistania, two very enthusiastic footballing nations who have made quite a name for themselves.

One Red Dot will be playing against 9 other nations in Gruop 6 as follows:

Crystilakere would be an easy victory, and morover, playing in home soil, it couldn't get any better. At least 3 goals could be conceded in this match.

Playing against veterans #40 NASTIC 2 would be an enjoyable match. But I look forward to One Red Dot earning another victory or maybe a draw is possible.

Jagiellonia would also be easy to win a victory from these newcomers. But as again, it could go either way, judging from how troubling the Random-Number Gods have been these days.

Back in WC8, the Wolves drew the then #31 Timway 1-1. But now with their rank 4 notches higher at #27 and the Wolves rank 8 notches down, I'd say a draw, but otherwise exciting match to be played.

Despite being around for a quite a while, #44 Sliponia and the Wolves have never met, till now. This match is looking to be tilting to the Wolves side, but Sliponia might just jump back at us.

#5 Giant Zucchini have not been faced against once, not twice, but three times so far. The score is now at 1 win - 1 draw - 1 loss, but now that Giant Zuchhini is way better than it used to be, a draw and a loss is predicted.

The Wolves have faced against #53 The Weegies twice, the score now being at 2 wins - 1 loss. Two wins, or perhaps a draw, is predicted.

Finally, but not least, The Alan Belmore Army, yet another addition to the ever growing Belmore Family. Another win is expected of the Wolves here.

With such a group, the Wolves are expected to bounce to the Cup.


Newcomers have been set at a value of 150 for ease of convenience and other nations have been set at their respective ranks for comparison.

The mean of the entire group is 77.375 and
the standard deviation of the entire group is approximately 61.76 to 2 decimal places.
The standardised scores of the nations are (to 2 decimal places):
Giant Zucchini: -1.17
Timway: -0.82
One Red Dot: -0.80
NASTIC 2: -0.61
Sliponia: -0.54
The Weegies: -0.39
Newcomers: 1.18

Already a there is a fairly large gap between ORD (-0.80) and NT2 (-0.61). This 0.19 gap could be sufficient to isolate the Top 3 from the rest of the group. But random numbers could change everything.

ORD World Cup Record:
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World Cup WC5 WC6 WC7 WC8 WC9 WC10 WC11 WC12 WC13
Matches Played 10 17 13 13 17 7 17 14 0

Wins 5 9 9 6 8 4 10 8 0
Draws 0 7 1 2 4 1 6 4 0
Losses 5 1 3 5 5 2 1 2 0

Goals For 17 31 31 22 24 14 29 27 0
Average GF 1.70 1.82 2.38 1.69 1.41 2.00 1.71 1.93 0
Goals Against 16 16 9 19 19 11 7 11 0
Average GA 1.60 0.94 0.69 1.46 1.12 1.57 0.41 0.79 0
Goal Diff. +1 +15 +22 +3 +5 +3 +22 +16 0
Average GD +0.11 +0.88 +1.69 +0.23 +0.29 +0.43 +1.29 1.14 0

Total Matches 19 36 49 62 79 86 103 117 0

Acc. Wins 8 17 26 32 40 44 54 62 0
Acc. Draws 3 10 11 13 17 18 24 28 0
Acc. Losses 8 9 12 17 22 24 25 27 0

Accumulated GF 26 57 88 110 134 148 177 204 0
Ave. Acc. GF 1.37 1.58 1.80 1.77 1.70 1.72 1.72 1.74 0
Accumulated GA 26 42 51 70 89 100 107 118 0
Ave. Acc. GA 1.37 1.17 1.04 1.13 1.13 1.16 1.04 1.01 0
Accumulated GD 0 +15 +37 +40 +45 +48 +70 +86 0
Ave. Acc. GD 0 +0.42 +0.76 +0.65 +0.57 +0.58 +0.68 +0.74 0

Average Opp. Rank# 13.00 21.33 25.40 41.80 26.29 16.86 26.00 39.67 33.80
Highest Opp. Rank 5 8 7 21 1 1 4 15 5
Lowest Opp. Rank# 26 50 52 68 79 50 50 74 53

Pre-Match Rank 27 30 22 16 29 29 20 11 28
Standardised Rank# 1.55 0.57 -0.18 -1.16 0.10 0.71 -0.29 -0.93 -0.31

#Newbie ranks are excluded.
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Giant Zucchini
21-03-2004, 15:57
NEWSFLASH:

The Giant Zucchini Broadcasting Corporation has slated a new drama series as the sequel to the Giant Zucchini cult television show, The Green Mile. Details to come at a later date.
Vilita
21-03-2004, 16:33
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ready for WCQ trail

Colony of Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) Coach Helmut Vilkauos, and Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) midfielder Santo Kecker, today spoke at a press conference outside the capital city of Lopinka.

Addressing comments leaked by a rogue media source inside the training facility of The Lowlands Clan Stars mentioning Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita)'s World Cup XIII Qualifying Group 5, Vilkauos said:

"It's great to hear they have at least learned our name, well, at least most of it, before they come up here for our big match. At least they will know what Island to land the plane on, right? I mean "Jungle Kitties", that's cute, I have a meeting with the FA tonight, I'll be sure to run that by as a suggested nickname for the U-15 side that the FA is set to approve at the meeting! Hope they don't mind. But seriously, The Colony of Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) going up against The Lowland Clans, I'm sure most of the world will be taking it as a joke, but I know we won't, and I know our people won't, Every ticket for the match has been sold out since about 10 minutes after they went on sale, so we should have a great atmosphere, if nothing else, and if we can grind out a result against the highest rated team in our group, on our home soil, I think it could be the catalyst that sends us on a run through to the qualification spots."


How is the team doing, are there any injury worries before the big match?

"There are no major concerns as far as injuries go, Mark Price has jammed a toe against the goal post while defending a corner this morning but Mark knows he is a bench player for the time being so it shouldn't affect to squad, as for team chemistry I think I'll hand the mic over to your team captain, Santo Kecker"

--

"Thanks Helmut, I know there has been a lot of speculation in the paper lately about me being able to carry the team, even at the age of 25, but I guess that's all out the window now as Helmut says, I have been the acting captain of the team throughout training, and will continue in the role ahead of tomorrow's game. I remember the Lowland Clans saying something about watching our tapes, I don't know how much that can do for them, except maybe some humor in watching Massimo flop around like a fish out of water, I mean a lot of us played together in the last AO Championships, but in the end we are a bigger and better team than has ever pulled on The Colony of Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) jersey in years past, so it won't be the same. Speaking of Massimo, my goodness the bloke has been absolutely brilliant the last couple of days, we've been pressing him for all he's worth and he's really showing why he is our national team goalkeeper, I think if it's a close game tomorrow he could be the difference. As for the rest of the team, I know the gaffer want's to keep it pretty quiet about who's going to be in the squad, not only for media and opposition reasons, but I know it means a lot to the guys to make the squad, no matter how many times you've been named before, so we're going to keep doing it the traditional way."

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The Colony of Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) Jungle Cats will be looking to qualify for the World Cup finals in their first attempt after only recently being recognized by the World Governing Body. The Jungle Cats are currently undefeated in the last 6 Atlantian Oceania (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_region/region=atlantian_oceania) Regional championships, and look poised to add to that total in the upcoming Atlantian Oceania (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_region/region=atlantian_oceania) Olympic games. Their squad will consist of mostly young stars from the National league, with a few experienced veterans, from the days before baseball was outlawed in the Nation, to guide them on their way to Glory.
The Eagles Nest
21-03-2004, 19:17
Eagle's Nest Prepares for World Cup XIII

Strike Birds Not Unknown This year

The Strike Birds of the Eagle's Nest has geared up for WCXIII with most of their team intact, but adding some reserves to keep the endurance question out of the team this year. With the exception of Trena Secour who broke her leg defending on a domestic match between the Lions of Nesme and the Ogres of Everlund, the starters from WCXII are returning. Greg Secour of U21 fame has been promoted to the national side.

The Birds have been placed in Group 4 of this Qualifying campaign, and already the Nest has received some buzz as possibly qualifiers.

"Last year, we were no one, and some even though we were Nazi's," said Coach Aefnen, "This year, we won't sneak up on anyone, and we will have to fight for our wins."

So let's take a look at the group shall we?

Group 4
1 Gleam Street
2 Gesamtkuntswerk (21)
3 Formula One Racing
4 Vozvyshennost (43)
5 Anti-Nazis (48 )
6 Mordecei
7 Mattigool (57)
8 Fortuna Prospera
9 Commerce Heights (3)
10 The Eagles Nest (41)

4 new sides have qualified for the tournanment, Gleam Street, Formula One Racing, Mordecei, and Fortuna Prospera. We are working on finding domestic footage of these teams. However, we also have a few familiar names in the group....Commerce Heights, Mattigool, and ironically, the Anti-Nazis (again, remember the Eagle's Nest is not a socialist country.)

A quick look at the teams then:

Gleam Street: New side. Don't know anything at all.

Gesamtkuntswerk: Hard to spell, ranked 21st in the world. Will be a hard match here. Spliting the home and home would be huge.

Formula One Racing: Again, a new side, not much known here.

Vozvyshennost: Also hard to spell, ranked 43, this should be an even match between Vozy and the Nest.

Anti-Nazis: Strong Defense, good offense.

Mordecei: New side, not much known.

Mattigool: The Gools come in very confident, and ready to make some noise. They could be trouble.

Fortuna Prospera: New side, neat name.

Commerce Heights: The clear favorite to win the group, ranked 3rd in the world. 1 tie in the two games would be nice.

The Eagle's Nest: After only one go around in international play, the Nest is ranked 41st in the world by becoming the first rookie side to make the WC Finals in their first try in 28 years. Hopefully their strong show last time will carry through this go around as well:

Predictions:
1 Commerce Heights (Q)
2 Gesamtkuntswerk (Q)
3 The Eagles Nest (Q)
4 Mattigool
5 Vozvyshennost
6 Anti-Nazis
7 Mordecei
8 Formula One Racing
9 Fortuna Prospera
10 Gleam Street

Eagle's Nest Statisitics:

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Record:
P W D L GF GA GD
Home: 8 4 1 2 12 5 +7
Away: 8 3 4 2 11 8 +3
Neutral: 3 1 1 1 3 3 0
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Total: 19 8 6 5 26 16 +10


Record by opponent:

P W D L GF GA GD
Antaeus Rising 1 1 0 0 2 0 +2
Brazillico 2 0 2 0 2 2 0
BSE Free Bovines 2 1 1 0 3 1 +2
Defari 2 1 0 1 4 3 +1
Giant Zucchini 1 0 0 1 0 2 -1
Halfassedstates 1 0 1 0 1 1 0
Holy India 2 2 0 0 7 0 +7
Jeruselem 2 0 1 1 2 3 -1
Oglethorpia 2 1 1 0 1 0 +1
Spaam 2 0 0 2 1 3 -2
The Weegies 2 2 0 0 3 1 +2
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Audioslavia
21-03-2004, 20:14
Audioslavia gear up for Reji-Cock

Audioslavia start their qualifying campaign away to Magnus Valerius tomorrow hoping for a succesful qualifying campaign.

Captain Lee Branson said earlier today: "Theres pressure on us to do well this time. For the first time since World Cup 5 the world expect us to be succesful, and look what happened back then. We just need to concentrate, take three points off of most of the teams and then we can concentrating on beating our last World Cup Performance, yanaatamean?"

Four years ago, Audioslavia enjoyed more success than they'd have ever dreamed about during the 'dark years' of World Cup 5 to World Cup 9. They reached the final of the World Cup, taking part in two of the greatest world cup epics of all time, beating Squornshelous 5-4 in the quarter final, in extra time and squeezing past Commerce Heights 4-3, also in extra-time, in the semi final.

The 'slaves were unlucky to be beaten on penalties in the final, but they gained solace in the inaugral Under 21 tournament which Audioslavia won outright, winning all but one of their matches on their way to victory.

With four players from that Under 21 side and 11 from the World Cup 12 finalists, the 'slaves have to be expecting to reach at least the second round of World Cup 13, but first they'll have to get out of a very tough group:

Magnus Valerius
In their second world cup, MV hold a decent rank and are going to give Audioslavia a hell of a fight in the opening match.

Avenging Altos
Probably named after a 'Space' song by a dyslexic, the Avenging Altos are rather like the first incarnation of Audioslavia's football side, in that the players moonlight as musicians. The Altoists will also be a tough side to beat.

Free Radicals of Mu-Mu
Is this going to be a grudge match or what? Only the third side from the Alliance Of Socialist States (alongside the 'slaves and Lemmitania) to enter world cup football, the derby factor in the two Mu-Mu games means that, even against the newb team, the 'slaves are going to have their work cut-out for them

NEWI Cefn Druids
The welsh wonders are back. Although the druids have always had a tough time in qualifying, finishing near bottom in two attempts, early reports show that the Druids side are looking more convincing this time around. They'll certainly put up a fight,

Faighland
Probably the only opposition the 'slaves can be confident of beating convincingly.

Bedistan
Although their glory years ('glory' is a loose term, they got to the semis and the final but never won jack shit ;)) are behind them, Bedistan are in the middle of a resurgence. Definately the hardest team to beat on paper, Bedistan will pose this biggest threat to Audioslavia's qualification.

Iansisle
Popularly believed to be the second-best side in the group, Audioslavia need to be wary if Iansisle. Although undefeated in two games against them, The Ians are always formidable opposition and will look to better their dissapointing WC12 showing.

Dennisov
The 'Joy Division' of World Football, the side looked on the verge of great things once, before their brilliance committed suicide after their World Cup 4 win. That was thirty-eight years ago, and since then there has been a New Order in the Dennisov team. With the exception of world-class goalkeeper Cheevers, the team are mainly average to sub-par. Dennisov are expected to qualify. Just.

Resistencia
Frighteningly similar in name to Audioslavia's WC12 vanquishers, nothing is known about the Resistencia team.

Prediction
1. Iansisle
2. Audioslavia
3. Bedistan
4. NEWI Cefn Druids
5. Magnus Valerius
6. Dennisov
7. Avenging Altos
8. Free Radicals of Mu-Mu
9. Resistencia
10.Faighland

Audioslavia's fixtures:

AWAY vs Magnus Valerius
AWAY vs Avenging Altos
HOME vs Mu-Mu
AWAY vs NEWI Cefn Druids
HOME vs Faighland
AWAY vs Bedistan
HOME vs Iansisle
AWAY vs Dennisov
HOME vs Resistencia
HOME vs Magnus Valerius
HOME vs Avenging Altos
AWAY vs Mu-Mu
HOME vs NEWI Cefn Druids
AWAY vs Faighland
HOME vs Bedistan
AWAY vs Iansisle
HOME vs Dennisov
AWAY vs Resistencia

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A bit of history:

World Cup IV
Qualifying
W4-2 Enelando
L1-2 Alhana Catherine
W3-2 Dyelibeybi
L1-2 Lemmitania
W3-1 Divine Llama
L0-1 Lunatic Goofballs

First Round
D3-3 Kingsford
W2-1 Jurrasica
D1-1 Europa Brittania

Second Round
D1-1 Lemmitania (D1-1AET L2-3PEN)


P W D L F A
10 4 2 4 19 16

World Cup V
L0-4 Squornshelous
L0-3 One Red Dot
L0-1 Hendland
W4-0 Halfassedstates
W3-2 Caras Sidh
W2-1 Dark Outcasts
D1-1 Christofi

8-Way-Playoff
L1-2 Moyk

P W D L F A
8 3 1 4 11 14

World Cup VI
Qualifying
W2-0 Great White Sharks
D3-3 _AMP
W4-3 Porvoo
W4-1 Jay Cutter
W3-2 Cobra Cult
W6-0 Iuthia
D1-1 Starving Children
W2-1 Great White Sharks
D1-1 _AMP
W1-0 Porvoo
L2-3 Jay Cutter
D1-1 Cobra Cult
W2-0 Iuthia
L2-3 Starving Children

First Round
L0-3 Spaam
D1-1 Lemmitania
W2-1 Cobra Cult

P W D L F A
17 9 5 3 37 24

World Cup VII
First Round
L3-4 Malundar
W3-1 Liverpool England
W1-0 Kingsford

Second Round 18
D2-2 Errinundera (L2-4AET)

P W D L F A
4 2 0 2 9 9

World Cup VIII
Qualifying
W4-0 Sycoes
L1-2 Black Eagle Corps.
W2-1 Voyger
W2-0 Demonic Beings
D1-1 Quohog
D1-1 Sycoes
D0-0 Black Eagle Corps
D2-2 Voyger
D0-0 Demonic Beings
D1-1 Quohog

First Round
L1-2 Halfassedstates
L2-3 The Belmore Family
W3-1 Bullonien

P W D L F A
13 4 6 3 20 14

World Cup IX
Qualifying
W2-0 Clearwater
L0-2 Lanky Dude
D1-1 Sensual Products
L0-1 East Spaam
D0-0 Timway
L0-1 Aquilla
W2-0 Spaam
W3-1 Clearwater
W3-1 Lanky Dude
W1-0 Sensual Products
W2-0 East Spaam
W3-2 Timway
D0-0 Aquilla
L0-1 Spaam

First Round
L1-2 The Belmore Family
D1-1 Oglethorpia
W1-0 Nikea

P W D L F A
17 8 4 5 20 13

World Cup X
Qualifying
W2-1 Svecia
W3-0 Dauragons
L1-2 Zinkoland
W3-0 Citta Acqua
L1-2 Dragonian Empire
W2-0 Davii
L0-1 Clearwater
W3-1 Ravenspire
W1-0 Svecia
W3-0 Dauragons
L2-3 Zinkoland
W2-0 Citta Acqua
W2-1 Dragonian Empire
W3-1 Davii
L0-1 Clearwater
D1-1 Ravenspire

First Round
L1-2 Lemmitania
W1-0 Total 'n Utter Insanity
W3-0 Commerce Heights

Second Round
L0-1 Kingsford

P W D L F A
20 12 1 7 34 17

World Cup XI
Qualifying
D0-0 Oddslavo
W1-0 Mattigool
W3-0 Lynnwoode
W2-0 Artemsia Absentia
W2-0 Ice Reavers
L0-2 Aquilla
W2-0 Big Butts
D0-0 Oddslavo
W4-1 Mattigool
W2-1 Lynnwoode
W2-0 Artemsia Absentia
W4-0 Ice Reavers
D1-1 Aquilla
D1-1 Big Butts

First Round
W1-0 Total n Utter Insanity
W3-2 Runaway Moose
W1-0 Kerla

Second Round
L0-1 Europa Brittania

P W D L F A
18 12 4 2 29 9

World Cup XII
Qualifying
W2-1 EL CID THE HERO
D1-1 Iansisle
W4-0 Abysmalistan
L0-1 East Spaam
W4-2 James A Hollar
L1-2 Eaglet
W5-2 Gaddland
D2-2 EL CID THE HERO
W1-0 Iansisle
W2-0 Abysmalistan
L1-2 East Spaam
W1-0 James A Hollar
D0-0 Eaglet
D2-2 Gaddland

First Round
W2-1 NASTIC 2
L0-3 Oglethorpia
W3-1 Gesamkuntswerk

Knockout Stages
W2-1 Europa Brittania
W5-4 Squornshelous
W4-3 Commerce Heights
L1-2 Rejistania

P W D L F A
21 12 4 5 43 30

World Cup 13
Qualifying
W2-0 Magnus Valerius
W2-0 Avenging Altos
W1-0 Free Radicals of Mu-Mu
L0-2 NEWI Cefn Druids
W4-0 Fahigland
L1-3 Bedistan
W2-0 Iansisle
W2-0 Dennisov
W3-0 Resistencia
W4-0 Magnus Valerius
W1-0 Avenging Altos
W1-0 Free Radicals of Mu-Mu
W4-1 NEWI Cefn Druids
D0-0 Fahigland
W1-0 Bedistan
D0-0 Iansisle
W1-0 Dennisov
W3-0 Resistencia

P W D L F A
18 13 3 2 32 6

Overall:

P W D L F A
136 77 30 37 244 116

Random Stats:

Biggest Wins:
6-0 Vs Iuthia (WC6Q)
4-0 Vs Sycoes (WC8Q)
4-0 Vs Halfassedstates (WC5Q)
4-0 Vs Ice Reavers (WC11Q)
4-0 Vs Abysmalistan (WC12Q)
4-0 Vs Fahigland (WC13Q)
4-0 Vs Magnus Valerius (WC13Q)

Biggest Defeats:
0-4 Vs Squornshelous (WC5Q)
0-3 Vs One Red Dot (WC5Q)
0-3 Vs Spaam (WC6)
0-3 Vs Oglethorpia (WC12)


Longest Winning Streak: 7 games (WC13Q)
Longest Losing Streak: 4 games (WC4-WC5Q)
Longest time without defeat: 11 games (WC11Q - WC11)
Longest time without win: 8 games (WC8Q, WC8)

Bogey teams:
United Spaam (played 6, lost 4)
Aquilla/Eaglet (played 5, lost 3, drawn 2)
Lemmitania (Played 4, lost 3, drawn 1)
Zinkoland (played 2, lost 2)
The Belmore Family (played 2, lost 2)


Notches on bedpost (big names which have succumbed to the 'slaves)

Halfassedstates (4-0 WC5Q)
Liverpool England (3-1 WC7)
Kingsford (1-0 WC7)
Spaam (2-0 WC9Q)
Timway (3-2 WC9Q)
Nikea (1-0 WC9)
Commerce Heights (3-0 WC10, 4-3 WC12)
Total 'n Utter Insanity (1-0 WC10, 1-0 WC11)
Ravenspire (3-1 WC11Q)
Svecia (2-1 WC11Q, 2-1 WC11Q)
Runaway Moose (3-2 WC11)
Nastic 2 (2-1 WC12)
Gesamkuntswerk (3-1 WC12)
Europa Brittania (2-1 WC12)
Squornshelous (5-4 WC12)
Iansisle (too many to mention ;))
NEWI Cefn Druids (4-1 WC13Q)
Dennisov (2-0, 1-0 WC13Q)
Bedistan (1-0 WC13Q)



Ranking History:

WC4: n00b
WC5: 11
WC6: 40
WC7: 20
WC8: 13
WC9: 18
WC10: 18
WC11: 11
WC12: 4
WC13: 2

Honours: World Cup Runner-Up (WC12)
Under 21 World Cup Champions (WC12)[/code:1:5341ce60fc]
Commerce Heights
21-03-2004, 22:05
Dennisov are expected to qualify. Just.
6. Dennisov
:?:
Make up your mind! :P
Kingsford
21-03-2004, 22:31
tag... I'll post RPs, but I'm just too lazy right now.
Vilita
21-03-2004, 23:18
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) unveil WCQ Kit

Colony of Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) spokesperson Kristofer Lopinka today spoke at a press conference outside the national training ground.

Addressing recent concerns about the availability of a kit for Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita)'s World Cup XIII Qualifying Group 5 campaign, Lopinka said:

"We know it's been a long wait, as the fans wanted to see something a bit different than what we planned on taking to the olympics. Due to the short notice, it's nothing fancy, but we are thankful to suppliers TFG for getting this one done on short notice. The Colony of Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) will begin sporting the new kit against The Lowland Clans, and will continue to use it throughout the qualifying campaign. Should the team qualify for the Finals a new, more modernized kit would be considered."
http://www.dirt-racing.com/3wide/sites/ao/vilitakit.gif
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The Colony of Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) Jungle Cats will be looking to qualify for the World Cup finals in their first attempt after only recently being recognized by the World Governing Body. The Jungle Cats are currently undefeated in the last 6 Atlantian Oceania (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_region/region=atlantian_oceania) Regional championships, and look poised to add to that total in the upcoming Atlantian Oceania (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_region/region=atlantian_oceania) Olympic games. Their squad will consist of mostly young stars from the National league, with a few experienced veterans, from the days before baseball was outlawed in the Nation, to guide them on their way to Glory.
Stalag 5
22-03-2004, 00:01
Wahrheit
The only truth

Stalag 5 will fight for 3rd place

Headquarter Stalag 5 will play in Group 1 in WC XIII qualifying stage. Favourites will be Tanah Brung and Kingsford. Skipdonia, Raptor Claw, Alpha Commune and Melmond are unknown teams, but as WC XII showed, newbies are always good for some surprise and Coach Platzek will surely not underestimate these teams. Regarding to World Ranking the closest oppenents will be Svecia, BSE Free Bovines and Ravenspire. And it will be a big surprise, if one these four teams won't get third placed. Our predictions:

1. Tanah Burung [12]
2. Kingsford [13]
3. Stalag 5 [58]
4. BSE Free Bovines [67]
5. Svecia [38]
6. Ravenspire [35]
7. Melmond
8. Skipdonia
9. Raptor Claw
10. Alpha Commune
Svecia
22-03-2004, 00:10
Svecia
22-03-2004, 00:12
VILÄMNA TIMES

BEGINNING OF ROAD FOR LIGHTNING
Placement in Group 1 Draws Tanah Burung, Kingsford
Måndag, 21 Mars


Svecia looks this year to improve on their last two World Cup appearances, which have only resulted in a dropping world ranking. Since World Cup 9, Svecia has dropped from 13th in the world to 37th after WC 12.

But headcoach Tim Sveers keeps pointing out that his squad is still young and is improving. Svecia barely managed to make it out of qualifying and group stage in World Cup 11 before falling in the second round. Last World Cup the Lightning fell from the top spot in their qualifying group on the last match day and then ended up last in their World Cup group.

This year the Lightning have found themselves in another tough qualifying group, with long time World Cup nations Kingsford and Tanah Burung. This is the second straight qualifying that Svecia has been in the same group as TB.

Svecia's chances at qualifying again look fairly good, however they must play up to their potential and beyond in order to take first this year. The Lightning are returning all 11 of their starters from the previous two years and hope that the team's previous World Cup experience will propel them in World Cup 13.

Svecia opens qualifying this year with a home matchup in the Rijksstadion in Vilämna.
Mattigool
22-03-2004, 00:51
Mattigool Sports

Gools will be lucky, if they qualify

(Goolsund) Group 4 brings some hard work to the Gools. If they want to qualify for the final round they have to improve a lot. Gamsten already declared his retirement after next season, so it will be his last World Cup, also Klokset, now 40 years old, won't play again. In their third WC they finally want to make it to the final round. The question is, whether the defense will be strong enough. The pacey attacking line with Kristensen and the Sokol twins already proved their class during WC XII.
But obviously WC XIII task will be a little harder. Favs are Commerce Heights followed by Gesamtkunstwerk. Last WC's newcomer The Eagles Nest almost qualified and they git stronger. Mattigool Sports thinks that this team has the best chances to make it this year. And then there are Vozvyshennost and Anti-Nazis, both experienced teams. The Gools have to beat all three, if they want to qualify. Coach Dunner already stated, that WC XII's group was a lot easier, and the Gools finished on 5th place. It could be the sixth place this time. Mattigool Sports predictions are:

1. Commerce Heights
2. Gesamtkunstwerk
3. The Eagle's Nest
4. Mattigool
5. Anti-Nazis
6. Vozvyshennost
7-10
Gleam Street
Formula One Racing
Mordecei
Fortuna Prospera

The Gools' first match will be in Vozvyshennost, a first prelimnary decision?
Here are the other matches:

H Anti-Nazis
A Mordecei
A The Eagles Nest
H Fortuna Prospera
A Commerce Heights
H Gleam Street
A Gesamtkuntswerk
H Formula One Racing
H Vozvyshennost
A Anti-Nazis
H Mordecei
H The Eagles Nest
A Fortuna Prospera
H Commerce Heights
A Gleam Street
H Gesamtkuntswerk
A Formula One Racing
Eauz
22-03-2004, 02:11
World Cup 13 Qualifying Group 8 Preview

World Cup 13 Qualifying is about to start, and Les Bleus got drafted into group 8 qualifying round. Les Bleus are up against some strong teams in Europea Brittania, Liverpool England and East Spaam. The other teams are completely unknown to Eauz. Of all the teams, Les Bleus have only played 1 match against Liverpool England in the Eagle Cup beating them 3 - 1 leaving the rest unknown to Les Bleus. Les Bleus will have to work hard to achieve a qualifying position in this group. Though, having won the Eagle cup, and coming 4th in the Harmony cup should put some hope and strength into the Team.

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Group 8
Europa Brittania
The Redavic Union
Just an egg
Gormith
Eauz
Tadjikistan
Intelligent Madness
Liverpool England
Zephyrs
East Spaam
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Round 1: Tadjikistan @ Eauz
Round 2: Eauz @ Intelligent Madness
Round 3: Liverpool England @ Eauz
Round 4: Eauz @ Zephyrs
Round 5: Europa Brittania @ Eauz
Round 6: Eauz @ The Redavic Union
Round 7: Just an egg @ Eauz
Round 8: Eauz @ Gormith
Round 9: East Spaam@ Eauz
Round 10: Eauz @ Tadjikistan
Round 11: Intelligent Madness @ Eauz
Round 12: Eauz @ Liverpool England
Round 13: Zephyrs @ Eauz
Round 14: Eauz @ Europa Brittania
Round 15: The Redavic Union @ Eauz
Round 16: Eauz @ Just an Egg
Round 17: Gormith @ Eauz
Round 18: East Spaam @ Eauz



Football Eauz Predictions:

Europa Brittania
Liverpool England
East Spaam
Eauz
Gormith
Tadjikistan
Zephyrs
The Redavic Union
Just an egg
Intelligent Madness
Kingsford
22-03-2004, 03:55
Secaucus Community Theatre Presents:
4teen.
A Musical
Act I

Scene: A few of the players are sitting in the locker room after practice. Carl Shetfield has a copy of the Arms Informer, and is reading it.

CARL SHETFIELD: Hey guys, look!
BRIAN MORSTEDD: What is it Carl?
CARL SHETFIELD: “Renson Davis retires from Kingsford National Coach.”
SONNY NORDIC: Don’t you think it’s a little bit awkward that we’re just finding about this in the paper? Shouldn’t he like, tell us or something?

Renson Davis bursts through the door, with two “mysterious” figures following him.

RENSON DAVIS: I’m quitting.
BRIAN MORSTEDD: So we heard, from the newspaper.
RENSON DAVIS: I know! I’m like, famous now!
SONNY NORDIC: You already were famous.
RENSON DAVIS: That’s not the point. Anyways, I have your replacement coaches.
CARL SHETFIELD: Coaches?
RENSON DAVIS: Yeah, meet Jay Leonardo and… what was your name?
JAY: This here’s Silent Bob. You can just call me Jay, ok?
RENSON DAVIS: Right.
BRIAN MORSTEDD: Haha, you’re kidding, right?
RENSON DAVIS: I wish I was. The fact of the matter is, that I’m just too boring, and apparently, people need an interesting coach. Hence, Jay and, uh…
JAY: Silent Bob, moron!
RENSON DAVIS: Right, Quiet Bob and Jay are taking my place.
SONNY NORDIC: They no nothing about football!
JAY: No way! Me and lunchbox here go to a few Jets games. Of course, we just stand outside the stadium, deal, and listen to Morris Day and the Time!
SONNY NORDIC: I have no idea what you just said.
JAY: I get that a lot.
RENSON DAVIS: Alright boys, your first assignment is to cut players and assign new ones.
SCOTT DARK: Dear lord, these morons are our coach?
JAY: You’re cut!
SCOTT DARK: Aww man…

Scott gets up and walks out.

JAY: Where’s the rest of the team?
SONNY NORDIC: In the other room. This is the Captains’ locker room.
JAY: Captains? I don’t want no fascist team. Everyone is a captain now. NordicTrack!
SONNY NORDIC: Me?
JAY: Who else is an exercise machine? Go get the rest of the team!

Sonny walks out, and returns a few seconds later with the rest of the team.

JAY: Alright everyone, you’re now all captains, so you all get to use this 5 star locker room.
CARL SHETFIELD: This room only has 4 lockers. There are now 20 players. How’s that gonna work, genius?
JAY: You jealous nazi.
CARL SHETFIELD: Huh?
JAY: Now that you all are captains, I’m gonna cut those of you I don’t like and bring in some good players. You there! The wuss!
HOLMES DEWARLUR: Me?
JAY: You’re cut!
HOLMES DEWARLUR: NOOOOO!
JAY: You, what’s your name?
MARK YOUNG: Mark.
JAY: That’s nice. You’re cut. Stupid face, you’re cut.
TOM PLACE: Me?
JAY: What do you think? All of you! Get out of here!

[i]They all leave, leaving 17 players.

JAY: Lunchbox! Bring in the new guys!

Silent Bob goes out into the hallway and ushers in 4 new players.

JAY: Team, meet your new team mates. Subbing in goal, this is Norman Plooms.
NORMAN PLOOMS: Hey.
JAY: Starting on defense, it’s Santo Yesucristos and a guy who only has one name, Davíd.
SANTO YESUCRISTOS: Hi.
JAY: Come on Davíd, say hi.
SANTO YESUCRISTOS: He doesn’t talk.
JAY: Hey Silent Bob, I think we found you a new friend!
CARL SHETFIELD: Get on with it, you stupid stoner.
JAY: Thanks. And finally, starting on offense, it’s the greatest prodigal player ever, Saturn Calcéte!
SATURN CALCETE: Whuddup?
BRIAN MORSTEDD: He can’t even talk right! You should’ve stayed in school, son.
SATURN CALCETE: Who do you think you are?
BRIAN MORSTEDD: Brian Morstedd.
SATURN CALCETE: Fair enough. I’m Saturn. Saturn Caléte. Nice to meet you.
BRIAN MORSTEDD: Uh… yeah… same.
JAY: Now, I feel… so… Wonderful!
So unblunderful!
So ready to learn this game!
CARL SHETFIELD: And I only wish
That you could just die
We’d be better off without you!
BRIAN MORSTEDD: You see, I
Tried so hard to
Rely on the plight to
Destroy all the stoners to
Make our air clean but
These two morons have
Landed the coaching job and
I think I am gonna scream!
CARL SHETFIELD: Well go ahead.
BRIAN MORSTEDD: AAAAAAHHHHHHH!
SONNY NORDIC: OOOOOOOOH! Well here is my singing part
I guess I should sing
But my voice is not
The most desirable thing
But anyways, I guess
I better throw in my two cents!

You see, this whole RP is a waste of time
That the reader will soon forget!
CARL SHETFIELD: Soon forget!
SONNY NORDIC: Soon forget.
CARL SHETFIELD: Soon forget!

Now here I agree
No one reads these RPs
Especially when they’re superfluously long!
But I must iterate
How I’ve felt as of late
I feel that interest might pick up if
We go randomly into song!
BRIAN MORSTEDD: Randomly into
JAY: Randomly into
BRIAN MORSTEDD: Randomly into
SATURN CALCETE: Sooooong!
Now I’m a boy from a poor family
We lived in utter poverty
But you must understand
That I wish I could hand
My family’s problems to my new friend Jay!
JAY: Well thanks!
SATURN CALCETE: No problem.
JAY: Well I’ve been hearing a lot of dissing
About lunchbox and me
But if you all sing one more bad thing
I’ll pound you like crap on a tree
Whoa!
O-e-o-e-o
My Jungle Love…
o-e-o-e-o
My jungle Love!
o-e-o-e-o
CARL SHETFIELD: Whoa, stop the music. Stop the music! What are you singing?
JAY: You never heard of The Time?
GREY CARROLL: Wasn’t that the band in the Prince movie? Purple Rain?
JAY: Yeah.
GREY CARROLL: That was so gay… 80’s style.
JAY: You’re cut! Me and Silent Bob are gonna take your place.
GREY CARROLL: Aww man.

Grey leaves.

JAY: Alright! Now that I’m on the team, I make myself Super Captain, and I rename this locker room Super Captain and Silent Bob’s Locker room.
CARL SHETFIELD: You don’t even start. You’re not even a substitute.
JAY: Do you wanna lose your captain status? Because then, you’ll have to shower and change at the gas station across the street!
CARL SHETFIELD: I’m just saying
JAY: You’re just saying what?
CARL SHETFIELD: Nothing.
JAY: That’s what I thought. Now, before I make you all go practice, we’re renaming the team.
BRIAN MORSTEDD: You can’t just do that!
JAY: Hey! I’m the Super Captain! I can do anything. Alright. You guys have a few choices. Choice 1: Morris Day and the Time Tribute Team. Choice 2: Bluntman and Chronic Bong Team. That’s it. Decide.
CARL SHETFIELD: Let’s go with the first one.
JAY: It’s settled! We are now the Morris Day and the Time Tribute Team of Kingsford! Now go practice!
Lovebug
22-03-2004, 04:09
LOVEBUG OFFICIAL TOURNAMENT PAGE

(March 21, 2004) Well this will be the first World Cup for Lovebug, and despite the fact that we have been placed in a group with 6 out of ten competitors having world ranks - do not think we are discouraged. In fact my team embraces the opportunity to face such high quality opponents. Don't underestimate us though, even though we are new to this tournament our team has been playing together practically since they could walk! We look forward to our first match up with Snub Nose 38, (TBF - you must have misread the list, although we are thoroughly flattered by your complement, but remember we have skill in addition to great looks, and look forward to seeing you in round 3). You will find our roster list posted on the appropriate thread, any changes to the line up do to injury etc. will be posted as soon as they are available.
(April 2, 2004) - Apparently, it will be better for me to post new updates everyday instead of just editing my original post, so thats what I'm going to do from now on.
(April 3, 2004) - Here is a picture of our mascot - Lovebug herself! :D

http://www.nationstates.net/images/flags/uploads/lovebug.jpg

The Group and Rankings

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Group 5
Pts W D L GF:GA GD
1. Snub Nose 38 35 11 2 0 27: 4 23
2. Warnocks Wizards 27 8 3 2 13: 4 9
3. The Lowland Clans 24 8 0 5 22: 7 15
4. The Belmore Family 21 7 3 3 13: 7 6
5. Dance 2 Revolution 18 4 6 3 8: 6 2
6. Lovisa 18 5 3 5 9:12 -3
7. Aserjin 11 2 5 6 4:14 -10
8. Lovebug 11 3 2 8 9:20 -11
9. Vilita 8 2 2 9 4:18 -14
10.Compound Interest 5 1 2 10 5:22 -17

The Belmore Family was deducted 3 points
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Here is the Schedule where you can see us...

Round One at home against Snub Nose 38 - Lovebug (0) - Snub Nose 38 (4), Well it seems that the team was not as prepared as it should have been for this match up as it should have been, we will be having extra practices, and going over game films to prepare for the next match up.
Round Two away at Warnocks Wizards - Lovebug (0) - Warnocks Wizards (0), I want to congratulate the team on successfully defending against the Wizards, this is a step in the right direction, now all we have to do is work on our scoring. :D
Round Three at home against The Belmore Family - We are deeply saddened by the forced forfeit by the Belmore Family after the assassination of their leader, we wish them luck in this time of great sadness, in honor of their loss a moment of silence was held in Lovebug today. We will see you in round 12.
Round Four at home against Vilita - Lovebug (1) - Vilita (0) -Yeah, I couldn't be prouder of the teams first real win here at the World Cup. It was touch and go there, but we pulled it out with a Victory. The team enjoyed the victory party before, getting on the team jet for the trip to play Dance 2 Revolution Saturday morning, several members of my advisory staff will be there in person and I will be watching on LNST (Lovebug National Sports TV), I wish I could be there in person but I must be here in Lovebug to announce the birth of 600 millionth citizen. Our World cup standing is currently a tie for 3rd place with the Wizards and Dance 2 Revolution with 7 WC points.
Round Five away at Dance 2 Revolution - Well it was a hard loss on the road, we fell to the Revolution 3-0. The team was greeted with cheers, despite the loss, as they returned home this afternoon, and headed straight for the training fields to practice for tommorows battle against Lovisa, currently they are in 7th place two spots behind us in the regional rankings and 3 spots behind us in the overall (we are 54th, they are 57th). They too are just coming off a loss against the Wizards, so we should be on equal footing. We look forward to a good match tommorow.
Round Six at home against Lovisa - Another loss today as the team allowed Lovisa to score a goal in the final minute of gameplay, after holding them to a 0-0 tie for the entirety of the game.
Round Seven away against Compound Interest - YAHOO! Our biggest win to date (Lovebug - 4, CI - 0). A feast is going to be held in honor of the team here at the palace tonight to celebrate this great victory!
Round Eight at home against Aserjin - It was no one's game until the first 5 minutes of the second half when we finally scored, and we were able to hold on until to the final minute when Aserjin tied it up, unfortunately there was not enough time left on the clock to make another play. Final score was (Lovebug 1 - Aserjin 1 (Damn these no overtime games - but heck I guess it wasn't as bad as a loss)). Tonight the team will head out for a morning match up with the The Lowland Clans (in the SGN region) we will see if our Bulldogs can round up their sheep :D, keep them from scoring boys they only have 1 point more in the standings so it should be a good matchup. Tommorow we will hit the half way point of the competition.
Round Nine away at the The Lowland Clans - BEEEEP, BEEEP...... The following is a message from the NSIWS (Nation States International Weather Service). The games of the WC 13 football tournament have been delayed indefinately do to rains here in Nation States. As soon as the rains have stopped, the games will continue. THIS has been a message from the NSIWS..................................... It is Thursday, April 1st, just after midnight - after the game delay yesterday my advisors and I decided to make the trip out to The Lowands to support our Bulldogs. I was awoke suddenly, one of my close advisors had unthinkable news to tell me, a tidal wave a hit the islands of Chesapeaqua, Chesterfields, Cynthovia, Jeanovia, the Isle of Butterflies, and Beltsvilla - six of the major islands in the Lovebug Archipelago - preliminary numbers of casualties were extremely high, approximately 5 million citizens were estimated to have survived this tragedy. I immediately began trying to contact anyone I possibly could at home, there was no safe way to turn the plane around or anywhere to land. I was never able to get through, the phone lines were obviously taken out by the storm that started the tidal wave. I spent hours agonizing over what I could do, what I would say to my country men when I returned, my advisors and I began working on plans for rebuilding, we toiled for hours. It was nearly daybreak when a message came by fax, it read.... From: Max Barry.... To: Leaders of NationStates.... HAHA, April FOOLS!!!!! Your population's are safe and sound, and have been returned to normal.... Thank God, this was a false alarm, but for future events at least we will be prepared to deal with natural disasters of massive proportions........... In other news, Lovebug suffered yet another loss at the hands of the Clan, (The Lowland Clans 3 - Lovebug 0). The Clan started strong scoring a goal in the first 5 minutes of play. We held on strong for the next 30 minutes making 4 strong attempts at the goal, each one missing only by an inch or so. The Clan then got two quick goals, apparently crushing the teams spirit, we only made one attempt at the goal afterwards. Tommorow we play our first game in the second half of play, we are away at Snub Nose 38. I will be in attendance at the match. Hopefully, the team will not fair to horriby against this powerhouse.
Round Ten away at Snub Nose 38 - Well, we are here in Snub Nose again for the first game in the second half of WC 13. Well, the good news is we improved our perfomance over the last battle (we lost last time 4-0). The bad news is we still lost the match up 3-0. The Bulldogs started strong making the first two attempts at the goal in the game, both were deflected by Snub's goalie though. Snub Nose scored on their next trip down the field getting the early lead. We held them off for a while so it wasn't until after the second half that they scored again. After that we only made a couple attempts at their goal but it was all for naught and they finished us off in the last few minutes scoring their last goal on a penalty kick. The team and I headed home for tommorow's match up againt the Wizards - hopefully we have a shot for victory because we ended the last match up with a 0-0 tie. This is all for now - Queen ShyButterfly for LNSNN (Lovebug National Sports News Network).
Round Elven at home against Warnocks Wizards - Stay Tuned for a LNSNN REPORT....It was a back and forth battle to the very end. Each team working hard to make it down the field only to be denied a score by the other's outstanding defending and the prowess of the goalie's. It looked as if the game would end in another 0-0 tie as we came to the last minute and a half of play...The coach of the Bulldogs told his team "Whatever you do DON'T FOUL", and of course 30 seconds on the field and what happened - we fouled THEIR BEST PLAYER.....all the Lovebug's fans held their breath as they awaited the shot. The coach and team closed their eyes and awaited the boos or the cheers. Boooo, Hissss, Boooo...... NOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!! The Wizards player squeaked in a sharp kick to the right. The team returned to the field but the clock ran out a few seconds later and they no opportunity to retaliate. The final score Lovebug 0 - Warnocks Wizards 1. Lovebug now stands 3-2-6 in 11 matchups. Tonight the team heads of to play TBF, last time they had to forfeit, so we don't really know how we will fair against this team - TBF stands 5-3-3 in previous gameplay. With seven matchups left the best the team can end up is 10-2-6, our prediction 6-2-10. This has been a LNSNN report.
Round 12 away at The Belmore Family - A MESSAGE FROM THE LNSNN - The team arrived at TBF's Stadium early the morning of the match up. It was an cloudy, dark day as the Bulldog's stepped out on to the field to begin the pre-game practice. We had no idea what we would be up against, all we knew is that we had to play hard, work hard to win this matchup - if for nothing else than the morale of the team, and the love of their country. The team seemed in top form despite all the losses, but it would be of no use. As the team took the field for the match up they all shouted what has become their nations battle cry :
Apau Ka inoa O aloha, ho'okahi wa hou Ka inoa O aloha.

The game began and from the get go I could tell it was going to be a bad day for the Bulldog's... we we're slower, they we're faster; they seemed to know every move, before we we're going to make it. Within minutes they scored the first of several goals. Our defense was able to hold them off for awhile but in the end they we're able to score when we couldn't make anything go into the net. TBF scored twice in the last 15 minutes, each time they powered past the defenders, and unfortunately the goalie was unable to block the shot. Final Score - Lovebug (0) - TBF (3).

Round Thirteen away at Vilita - A MESSAGE FROM THE LNSNN - Apau Ka inoa O aloha, ho'okahi wa hou Ka inoa O aloha and welcome to the first LNSNN broadcast from the shores of Vilita. I’m Keonimakaio http://espn.starwave.com/i/talent/madden/head.jpg and I’m Kanielapakelika http://espnradio.espn.go.com/i/columnists/patrick_dan_c.jpg and we are here in Vilita and I have to say this must be the strangest broadcast I’ve had to make in along time. We watched as the Lovebug team took the field but it wasn’t the team we expected. (Keonimakaio) – No sir, the Lovebug fans took a collective gasp in when they saw the entire third string hit the field for the first time this season. We sent our field correspondent Likekemeanui http://www.dickvitaleonline.com/resources/dv.gif down to see what was going on… (Likekemeanui) – Hello Sports Fans, I’m here on the field where Lovebug’s 1st and 2nd string players are refusing to enter the field - I asked the coach what was going on…(Coach – This being our first match-up in Vilita the team decided to do some research on the nation on the flight over. The team found out that Vilita supports censorship and gay marriage – two issues the 1st and 2nd strings feel strongly against. The third string agreed to hit the field so the team wouldn’t forfeit even though they feel just as strongly on those issues. I tried to talk them into playing but they refused, and I have to respect them for their convictions even though it is going to severely impair our chances today, the third string not having had a chance to practice in the last week. But I will tell you one thing – we’re taking all the computers off the team plane before tomorrow’s match-up!) Well you heard it – the team sitting out in protest over the policies here in Vilita. Well this has been Likekemeanui here on the field back to you boys in the studio. (Kanielapakelika) – Amazing, well I guess it goes to prove that jocks actually do care about something other than sports. (Keonimakaio) – Yeah I guess you’re right – well lets look in on the match-up. It’s the final minute and a half of the game and Lovebug and Vilita have held each other to a 0-0 tie, the third string has been surprisingly strong in this match up despite the lack of practice. (Kanielapakelika) – Wait, Wait… Vilita’s midfielder No. 22 - Alexander Östling just broke away, he’s heading down the field, shuffling past all of our defenders, SCORE. BZZZZZZZZZZ. It’s all over folks Vilita manages to get one in just in the nick of time to win over Lovebug (1-0). (Keonimakaio) – What a disappointment, it had looked as if Lovebug was going to get a draw despite playing the third stringers, and at the last minute it all fell apart. I have to say this was a strange but exciting day in LNSNN broadcast history. (Kanielapakelika) – I would have to agree, well that’s all from Vilita – we will see you tomorrow as we head back home for a match-up against Dance 2 revolution – we lost last time 3-0. Let’s hope we can pull out a victory this time. Until tomorrow I’m Kanielapakelika. And I’m Keonimakaio and this has been a LNSNN broadcast and until tomorrow remember Apau Ka inoa O aloha, ho'okahi wa hou Ka inoa O aloha!
Round Fourteen at home against Dance 2 Revolution
Round Fifteen away at Lovisa
Round Sixteen against Compund Interest
Round Seventeen away at Aserjin
Round Eighteen at home against The Lowland Clans
New Cyprus
22-03-2004, 04:49
Group 7
Antaeus Rising (36)
New Cyprus
The Republic Army
Jaegermeistria
Haraki
Lemmitania (16)
Squornshelous (9)
Grand Master Mark (71)
Jeruselem (70)
Creedence Clearwater (49)

(Expert 1 is EX1, Expert 2 is EX2, and Expert 3 is EX3).

This is the NCN (New Cyprus News {Network}).
I'm Alexander (A), and I'm Kieana (K).

A: Isn't this exciting Kieana! New Cyprus is finally caring about sports.
K: Yes. This is the first time New Cyprus has ever given care to anything about sports.
A: So I guess we should open up some type of, um , Sports department.
K: So, um, we'll be back after this break!
BREAK: Drink Cypranian Cola! It's got all the flavor, and no animals in it!
A: Welcome to NCN's SPORTS DEPARTMENT!!! This is a very exciting day, we just, just now, that's right just now...
K: Flew in officials from some other place that we found on Ez-Bay to tell us who they think'll win our grouping.
A: So, let's talk about New Cyprus's team.
K: Yes, let's.
A: *whispers to Kieana* You gonna start this off?
K: Okay. There are 10+ players, but I only remember two. They are, um, Jorganni Lugan of Supuru City. And, um, Trent Fjos, "governor" of New Fjos.
A: I think I know 3 others. Um, let's see. Luksua Hamburger from Aztlan City, Aztlan. Schoonie Roverts of Internationale Centre, and Mr. Zo of, he says, a boat on Lake Supuru.
K: Interesting. Well, oh, our experts are here now!
EX1: Now I know you think New Cyprus has a pretty good chance at this but lets review some of the facts.
EX2: New Cyprus has never competed in a World Cup before, not even a Regional Cup!
EX3: New Cyprus is a totally unknown wild-card. New Cyprus could be good, bad, or something in-between them.
EX1: Now I predict that New Cyprus will come in at 8th, a bit of a surprise, and good for a first timer. I expect the following to occur (from first to last); Jeruselem(barely will be Grand), Grand Master Mark, Antaeus Rising, Creedence Clearwater, The Republic Army, Haraki, Lemmitania, New Cyprus, Squornshelous, and then Jaegermeistria .
EX2: I totally agree with you.
EX3: I totally disagree with you. I think New Cyprus will pull into the top five. And I'm not going to rank, but say who'll be in the top five, and bottom five! Top five: New Cyprus, Grand Master Mark, Jeruselem, Jaegermeistria, and Haraki. The bottom five will be: Antaeus Rising, Creedence Clearwater, The Republic Army, Lemmitania, and Squornshelous.
EX1: What do you think Alexander and Keianna?
A: Huh? What? What's going on? Was I asleep?
K: Sure, whatever. Go back to, zzz.
A: So that raps up this edition of NCN, with World Cup XIII Group 7 expectations! Goodnight.
K: ZZZZZZZZZZ.
A: Hey! You experts, put that stuff down!
Aerigia
22-03-2004, 07:28
Aerigian Foorball Join Fellow Heartlander Spaam in Nationstates World Cup 13

As the qualifying round is about to start, Aerigian football has taken the grand stage in the Nationstates World Cup. Picked into a tough grouping in the Northeast Group A in the Heartland Cup with soccer superpowers of Nastic and Grays Harbor, the Aerigian team failed to advance beyond the first round, and had lost one veteran midfielder James Hatfield.

The Red Wolves seemed to have came back with a vengeance though, to compete for World Cup 13, as the team signed Richard Randall as Manager and acquired speedy midfielder Jarvis Oblinisaanse from Ghana.

Aerigian dreams in Group 9 will rest on the shoulders and feet of young superstar forward Allen Yim, listed as the 6th best footballer in The Heartland at age 22.

The Red Wolves will be going against Spaam in Group 9, another Heartland soccer superpower. The rest of the group are relatively unknown, but the Aerigian remain vigilant.

"We're not taking any chance, "said forward Radoslaw Zielinski. "We're here to compete like sportsmen, putting our every ounce of effort into this."
22-03-2004, 08:09
Marie Law (ML): We're live from West Gaddland where the Warriors have kicked off WC XIII qualifying with a 1-0 victory of West Gaddland. The score really didn't indicate how lopsided this match was, as the Warriors dominated from the outset. The only reason the score wasn't more lopsided is the WG goalie made several remarkable saves. Meanwhile, WG didn't seriously test Joshua Harris all game long because of the solid performance turned in by the Warriors defense. He joins me to talk about today's game. Glad to have you here, Joshua.

Joshua Harris (JH): Thanks, Marie. It's always a pleasure talking with you.

ML: How do you think the team played today?

JH: We played an excellent all-around match today. :D If we can play like that in every match, we should be a contender to potentially qualify for the first time.

ML: What do you think of the job turned in by your defense today?

JH: They were absolutely amazing. They quickly identified WG's plan of attack and who their best player was and shut them down.

ML: Would you agree with me that the next four matches will determine if your team is a serious contender to qualify?

JH: Doing well in that stretch would go a long way towards qualifying, but it wouldn't be the end of the world if we struggle. Hopefully we'll remember the hole we dug for ourselves after winning the first qualifying match in WC XII and then not winning again for another eight matches, and avoid putting ourselves in that sort of a spot again.

ML: Thank you for your time Joshua. I wish God's blessings on you and the rest of the Warriors team during the rest of the tournament. Let's send it back to Jennifer in the studio.

Jennifer Johnson: Thank you, Marie. As expected our Warriors did us proud in the opening match of WC XIII qualifying by defeating a young team from West Gaddland 1-0. William Harper scored the lone goal of the match in the 48th minute off a corner taken by Brian Johnson. That was Harper's first goal in WC competition. Good night everybody.


PRAYING2GOD 1 -Harper (48th minute from Johnson)
West Gaddland 0
The Lowland Clans
22-03-2004, 08:49
ASNN - Jungles Kitties Quashed Like Bugs in Opener

Lopinka, Vilita - Apparently, these bigmouthed newcomers aren't as good as they think they are. After travelling to the island of Vilita (they landed on the wrong island three times, apparently mistaking the real one for a small rocky atoll), the Clanners got to work with there specialized game plan: having access to footage of local games, they were able to effectively plan a match plan to counter what (few) advantages they had in the first place.

Three time captain Mark Jeremy was startled by the Kitties lack of, well, talent. "We've played unranked teams hundreds of times better than them. The Valerians last cup qualifying were particularly good, and they actually put up a fight!"

The game opened with a quick series of steals by Midfielders Jerry Hawthorne and Pavel Julios, who threaded it to Quentin McKeehan who dribbled it past the befuddled Kitty defence, and put it through the keepers open legs. McKeehan later remarked, "It's amazing what some people come into this tournament thinking of themselves. I mean seriously, I've never ever heard of an unranked team beating a 6th ranked team? Usually when you make claims like that, you have something to back it up with..."

About ten minutes into the half, the Clanners scored again, this time on a beautiful corner taken by Chee Blackwing. The banana curve took it past the goalie, who apparently didn't quite understand how the ball could even curve like that. The stats reflected even more of the Vilitan's unpreparedness, with the Clanners having a total of 85:12 minutes of ball possession, with twelve free kicks and twenty one shots on goal. The rest of the first half, the Clanners had several opportunities to score, but felt pity on the Kitties, and essentially put in nine defenders, while leaving only one forward and midfielder, who still confounded the Jungle Kitties with their skill.

The second half opened much the same, with the lone forward, Mark Jeremy, deking out the entire Kitty midfield and defence, only to chip it over the sprawling goalie to Pavel Julios, who stood their for thrity seconds, dancing around the goalie and defenders before tapping it in with authority.

The last goal, is even sadder. Kepper Martin Keeler took a goal kick, which dropped just behind the defence. Usually back in deep on defence, stalwart Lester Preston charged forward, outrunning nearly every player on the Kitties (and the ball for that matter), then just chipping it lightly over the fading keepres outstretched arms, to land in the box and seal the domination of the Vilita Jungle Kitties by the TLC Clanners.

TLC Clanners 4 - 0 Vilita Jungle Kitties
McKeehan (3)
Jeremy (10)
Julios (54)
Preston (71)

Next Game: AT HOME vs Dance 2 Revolution
Tadjikistan
22-03-2004, 09:18
Tadjikistans first match is a defeat


Tadjikistans team was unable to stop the constant attacks from Eauz's attackers and ended up with a 4-0 defeat, a result coach Isserson refused to comment upon. When asked about the defeat TFA-president Michael Frunze simply answerred "A diesel always starts slow ... lets not forget that this is our debute in the World Cup series", so appearantly Isserson is saved the bullet and given another chance to prove his abilities. That second chance will still be a difficult task, as our next match is against East Spaam. Not exactly a team to be experimenting against. Well i'm already waiting for matchday 3 and our first win maybe?
NEWI Cefn Druids
22-03-2004, 10:39
OOC: OK, only a bit late, but still…

The Daily Druid

DRUIDS GIVE UP AFTER DRAW
Ian Question-Mark in Cockbill Street for WC13 Qualifying Draw

NEWI Cefn Druids look to be heading for another early exit from qualifying, after drawing a number of well renowned nations in Group 10 for world cup qualifying. After finishing at the bottom of their group in their last two attempts, there seems little to suggest that this pattern will change this time around. The group includes WC12 finalists and Under-21 champions Audioslavia, Bedistan, who beat the Druids 3-0 in one of their first few international matches, and Iansisle, who have the honour of having thrashed the Druids be the most goals ever. Also in the group are World Cup 4 winners Dennisov, Avenging Altos, Magnus Valerius, and two teams new to the international football stage, Resistencia and Free Radicals of Mu-Mu.

Druid manager Tim Welsh seemed disappointed at the draw. He told us, “We’ve got to start aiming a bit lower. Last time around, we came in bubbling with confidence and ended up doing little better than our first attempt. This time, we know better. In my honest opinion, I now think we’d be lucky to win more than one match, given the stature of some of the nations in our group. But with us, you never know. Third place at the Eagles Cup in The Eagles Nest will gives us a bit more confidence, as will finishing in the same position at under-21 level. In fact, a vast number of our U-21 players have been included in our squad, so badly in need of a boost we were. Now all we need is a bit of luck.”

Here’s the Druids’ fixture list in full:

Dennisov v. NEWI Cefn Druids
NEWI Cefn Druids v. Resistencia
Magnus Valerius v. NEWI Cefn Druids
NEWI Cefn Druids v. Audioslavia
Free Radicals of Mu-Mu v. NEWI Cefn Druids
Avenging Altos v. NEWI Cefn Druids
NEWI Cefn Druids v. Fahigland
Bedistan v. NEWI Cefn Druids
NEWI Cefn Druids v. Iansisle
NEWI Cefn Druids v. Dennisov
Resistencia v. NEWI Cefn Druids
NEWI Cefn Druids v. Magnus Valerius
Audioslavia v. NEWI Cefn Druids
NEWI Cefn Druids v. Free Radicals of Mu-Mu
NEWI Cefn Druids v. Avenging Altos
Fahigland v. NEWI Cefn Druids
NEWI Cefn Druids v. Bedistan
Iansisle v. NEWI Cefn Druids

The Daily Druid predictions for the Druids’ record at the end of qualifying:

Games 18
Win 3
Draw 4
Lose 11
Points 13
Position 10th
22-03-2004, 10:59
Hello. I'm an egg. Yes, I know, I'm a talking egg, but then this is the world cup. All kinds of things happen here. Anyway, it's not as if I'm a walking, talking egg. That would be taking things a little too far.

I played my first world cup match today against the former champs of Liverpool England. I knowe, I may have lost 2-0, but hey, I'm just an egg. Does that not seem more embarrasing for them than me? What with being an egg, it's blummin' difficult to move around the pitch, and even harder to score. If teams only score two past me, then... well, that'll do me. Well, as long as I get through the games in one piece.
Giant Zucchini
22-03-2004, 11:35
NEWSFLASH:

The Giant Zucchini Broadcasting Corporation has postponed the sequel to The Green Mile to next season. This is because the Creative Director and its subordinates require time to recuperate and generate ideas for the sequel. This has caused outroar in certain sectors of Giant Zucchini. "We waited 4 years for the sequel, are they telling me we have to wait another 4 years?" said one disgruntled fan.

In other news, Giant Zucchini has defeated Lennon Marx 1-0 in World Cup 13 qualifying.
Halfassedstates
22-03-2004, 12:06
Gack - 5 teams in the top 32 in the rankings in group 2.
Looks like it could get interesting again :!:

will get rp'ing soon ain't got time just now!
Total n Utter Insanity
22-03-2004, 13:01
Welcome to another qualifying match here in Nikea. I’m beginning to wish the IFA hadn’t started these qualifiers, some 40 years ago. There’s the kickoff Nikea taking it up field, Belless intercepts and starts a one man counterattack. You know many people have asked me how Belless is still alive after blowing up 2 years ago in the match against The Belmore Family. According to the rumours he was rebuilt by the military...stronger...faster...shame about the intelligence bit. Belless has got past all the defenders, just the keeper to beat! His hand has started to ring, he’s answered it. Where the heck is he going? TnUI don’t stand a chance without him...to be continued.
Lennon Marx
22-03-2004, 13:22
Green Leopards Brave In defeat
Lennon Marx lost its debut match in World Cup Qualifiers to Giant Zucchini, but surprised many by not conceding half a dozen goals. Instead The Leopards dominated most of the match, falling asleep in the final moments of the first half to concede the only goal of the match to their heavily favoured opponents, after a lovely move by the Giant Zuchini forwards. Stunningly that was the 5th ranked team's only shot on target in the whole match, as the game was played largely in the away team's attacking third, The normally world Class Giant Zucchini defence obviously taking their opponents for granted, allowing chance after chance, which just werent put away. Player of the match Alex Brown had the best chance of the match in the second minute for the visitors, his diving header hitting the post, Scott McGinnis putting the ball in only to be ruled a very controversial offside call- that video replays later proved was incorrect. McGinnis was in the action again in the 32nd minute, appearing to be body checked on the edge of the area. Amazingly the referee ignored pleas from the away team (and even the fans of their opponents) to give the penalty kick. Anish Shah' corner two minutes later hit the bar, before Obrien handballed, as he steadied himself to put the ball in the net, again the goal disallowed.

In the second half, Dunn was taken off on 51 minutes- limping although the apparent injury failed to resurface in the post match warmdown- replaced by Mike McGuire, who immediately was the victim of a horrendous tackle from the Giant Zucchini captain, who was instantly red carded, McGuire's ankle injury will be serious enough to miss the next two matches. With the man advantage Sheikh, Obrien and Shah dominated the defence but could not force the goal, hitting the bar once and forcing four miraculous saves from the Zucchini goalkeeper.

At full time both teams left the field peacefully, shaking hands and exchanging shirts as is normal practise, the rousing reception that both teams received whilst heading to the changerooms an illustation of how much the knowledgeable football fans of Giant Zucchini appreciated the effort by the new comers from Lennon Marx. Said captain Richard Deck "It was an amazing match to be part of, the crowd were great, and apart from that one tackle on Mikey, it was played in a most amazing spirit. That the most fun Ive had in an international match. More importantly we proved once and for all that we can compete on our day with one of the best teams in the world, and just because they kept a clean sheet doesnt mean we werent unlucky, the goals will go in another day. Good luck to Giant Zucchini for their campaign, and we look forward to the return leg. As for us, I'm very proud of the team, and hopefully this will set us up well for the rest of the campaign, but still any chance of qualifying is completely non-existant.
Brazillico
22-03-2004, 14:16
Morales: We’re back for the second half and let’s hope this stanza shall be a little more exciting than the first one.

Indigo: Largent claimed their defence was impenetrable, and thus far, they’ve been true to form. Brazillico have controlled possession, but without a goal to show for it, that’s not worth much.

Morales: Let’s see if Dr. Cosmo made some adjustments during half-time.

Indigo: Cananah controlling the ball at midfield, passes it Febluwitz. Oh, that’s cut out by Hilario.

Morales: Great read on the play.

Indigo: The ball is played forward to Todd Pink. Pink running upfield and passes it to Junior Socrates. Junior Socrates running forward and evaluating his options… plays one into Sandro Cannon. Cannon passes it on reception Alex Cannon. Alex plays it back to Sandro, takes a shot.. GOAL!

Morales: Stunning give and go worked right there by the Cannon Gemini. These two play their club football together and we were hoping to see some of their trademark passing plays in the tournament and fortunately we didn’t have to wait very long.

Indigo: Well the game’s 1-0 for Brazillico now and the home crowd seems to have been injected with new life. Oh crap, look who just joined us in the booth, scarcely funny comedian Kelvin Michaele.

Michaele: Hey guys, who’s playing?

Indigo: You’ve been in the stadium for 50 minutes and you still don’t know who’s playing?

Michaele: I was spending most of that time in the bar?

Indigo: And there are no TVs in the stadium’s bar?

Michaele: Well of course there are. I was just paying more attention to my whisky sour!

Morales: Anyway, Brazilllico’s playing against Largent.

Michaele: How many Largentians does is take to screw in a light bulb?

Indigo: I’d assume just the one would suffice…

Michaele: Wrong! It takes three! One to screw in the light bulb and two more to throw feces at each other while he’s doing it!

Indigo: What a terribly racist joke! I’d like to apologize to any Largentians watching at home.

Michaele: Lighten up. All races have certain jokes made about them.

Indigo: And they’re all equally racist.

Michaele: How about the one on how Brazillicans do it on Friday night?

Indigo: We’ve all heard it…

Morales: I haven’t! Lay it on me.

Michaele: Alright. How do Brazillicans do it on Friday night?

Morales: Drunkenly?

Michaele: Nope. They do it doggy style so they can both watch Friday Night Football!

*Morales and Michaele laugh hysterically at the joke.*

Indigo: For the love of god! There are kids watching this program!

Michaele: Good, they can get some sex-ed since the schools seem to be cutting it out of the curriculum.

Morales: Besides Mike, he just gave us a great plug for our next Friday Nighter.

Indigo: I suppose so. So remember, Friday at 8:30, we have a huge match where Cordova Shore will be playing a friendly against Kingfordian giants, Barcoenfuego.

Michaele: I like the Charcoals in this one.

Indigo: Kingsfordians hate being called that! Is anything you say not racist?

Michaele: Occasionally, but Cordova Shore plays with charcoal black uniforms.

Morales: It’s true. It’s a southern expression to root for the “charcoals”.

Indigo: You see, this little Lemmitanian radio-like conversation we’ve just had has made us miss a goal. It’s 2-0 now! Alex Cannon just pounded one into the back of the net.

Michaele: The Largentians will really learn something from the Brazillicans in this defeat.

Indigo: Yes! Thank you for your first intelligent comment of the game. Perhaps they shall be able to patch up their defense after this comprehensive defeat.

Michaele: Actually I was referring to the Largentians at home. As in they’re probably doing it doggy style at home too now. Just with their backs from the television so they can covert their eyes from this brutal beating…

Indigo: That’s quite enough! How did you get in here in the first place?

Michaele: I’m actually doing promo for my new sitcom airing on this network. It’s called Life of Kelvin, where I, a disgruntled homosexual father of four try to juggle my career at my dead-end job, my boyfriend Guillermo and trying to prove to my family that I’m not really gay!

Morales: I’d give it four episodes.

Michaele: Is that some rating system? Like four out of five episodes?

Morales: No, I’d give it four episodes before the network dumps the show and you find your sorry ass out of work again.

Michaele: Fair enough. But I’ll still have the commentary booth.

Indigo: Go.

Michaele: C’mon guys, I was playing around with those racist jokes.

Indigo & Morales: GO!

Michaele: Just gimme a chance!

*A hard sound, like one resembling a blunt object hitting a cranium is heard, followed by a loud thud one would expect to hear after an overweight comedian gets knocked out and hits the floor.*

Indigo: Back to the game, just a few minutes remaining and Brazillico passing the ball around cautiously.

Morales: This one’s all but over. Pink to Maracana. Maracana to Pink. Back to Maracana. They’re certainly working the clock now.

Indigo: Junior Socrates receives the ball near the touch line. Doesn’t look like he wants to do much with it. He’s gingerly strolling up the field.. Here comes a Largentian challenge!

Morales: Sweet back heel back to Maracana. Maracana to Pink. Pink to Maracana. This is boring the piss out of me, but we haven’t seen such fluid ball possession in the middle from this country since the Brazillican dynasty.

Indigo: Indeed Diego. The referee has just blown the final whistle and it’s a game! A strong 2-0 win over Largent to kick off the tournament. I don’t think Dr. Cosmo could’ve expected much more from his team in this one.

Morales: That’s true, Brazillico had a good second half even though we missed most of it. Let’s see if they can build on this cracking start when they play Pablicosta.

Indigo: For Diego Morales, this is Mike Indigo, wishing you good night from Kalita!

Brazillico 2
S. Cannon 49
A. Cannon 73

Largent 0
Eauz
22-03-2004, 15:55
Strong win to Start of World Cup 13 Qualifying

Starting off World Cup 13 with a strong win at home, Les Bleus look to be the strong team we have seen lately. Tadjikistan who is a new team to the World Cups was out matched by the strong Eauz Team losing 4 - 0.

In the 8th minute of play Daniel Joseuf (42) scored the first goal for Les Bleus splitting the Tadjiki defence. The goals didn't stop there, when mid-fielder Rousseau's shot was deflected by a Tadjiki player into the net during the 20th minute.

Moving to the 2nd half, Tadijikistan is on the attack, and found a hole in the Eauz defence, but a remarkable save by goalkeeper Yeuseuv, keeps Tadijiki off the board. After the third goal by Les Bleu, the game was over, leaving Les Bleus victors in a 4 - 0 win.

Les Bleus will move onto Intelligent Madness for the next match.

Round 1: Tadjikistan @ Eauz W 0 - 4
Round 2: Eauz @ Intelligent Madness
Round 3: Liverpool England @ Eauz
Round 4: Eauz @ Zephyrs
Round 5: Europa Brittania @ Eauz
Round 6: Eauz @ The Redavic Union
Round 7: Just an egg @ Eauz
Round 8: Eauz @ Gormith
Round 9: East Spaam@ Eauz
Round 10: Eauz @ Tadjikistan
Round 11: Intelligent Madness @ Eauz
Round 12: Eauz @ Liverpool England
Round 13: Zephyrs @ Eauz
Round 14: Eauz @ Europa Brittania
Round 15: The Redavic Union @ Eauz
Round 16: Eauz @ Just an Egg
Round 17: Gormith @ Eauz
Round 18: East Spaam @ Eauz

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Group 8
Pts W D L GF:GA
1. 3 1 0 0 4:0 Eauz
2. 3 1 0 0 3:0 Europa Brittania
3. 3 1 0 0 2:0 The Redavic Union
4. 3 1 0 0 2:0 Liverpool England
5. 3 1 0 0 2:1 Intelligent Madness
6. 0 0 0 1 1:2 Gormith
7. 0 0 0 1 0:2 Just an egg
8. 0 0 0 1 0:2 Zephyrs
9. 0 0 0 1 0:3 East Spaam
10. 0 0 0 1 0:4 Tadjikistan
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Eauz
22-03-2004, 15:59
Strong win to Start of World Cup 13 Qualifying

Starting off World Cup 13 with a strong win at home, Les Bleus look to be the strong team we have seen lately. Tadjikistan who is a new team to the World Cups was out matched by the strong Eauz Team losing 4 - 0.

In the 8th minute of play Daniel Joseuf (42) scored the first goal for Les Bleus splitting the Tadjiki defence. The goals didn't stop there, when mid-fielder Rousseau's shot was deflected by a Tadjiki player into the net during the 20th minute.

Moving to the 2nd half, Tadijikistan is on the attack, and found a hole in the Eauz defence, but a remarkable save by goalkeeper Yeuseuv, keeps Tadijiki off the board. After the third goal by Les Bleu, the game was over, leaving Les Bleus victors in a 4 - 0 win.

Les Bleus will move onto Intelligent Madness for the next match.

Round 1: Tadjikistan @ Eauz W 0 - 4
Round 2: Eauz @ Intelligent Madness
Round 3: Liverpool England @ Eauz
Round 4: Eauz @ Zephyrs
Round 5: Europa Brittania @ Eauz
Round 6: Eauz @ The Redavic Union
Round 7: Just an egg @ Eauz
Round 8: Eauz @ Gormith
Round 9: East Spaam@ Eauz
Round 10: Eauz @ Tadjikistan
Round 11: Intelligent Madness @ Eauz
Round 12: Eauz @ Liverpool England
Round 13: Zephyrs @ Eauz
Round 14: Eauz @ Europa Brittania
Round 15: The Redavic Union @ Eauz
Round 16: Eauz @ Just an Egg
Round 17: Gormith @ Eauz
Round 18: East Spaam @ Eauz

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Group 8
Pts W D L GF:GA
1. 3 1 0 0 4:0 Eauz
2. 3 1 0 0 3:0 Europa Brittania
3. 3 1 0 0 2:0 The Redavic Union
4. 3 1 0 0 2:0 Liverpool England
5. 3 1 0 0 2:1 Intelligent Madness
6. 0 0 0 1 1:2 Gormith
7. 0 0 0 1 0:2 Just an egg
8. 0 0 0 1 0:2 Zephyrs
9. 0 0 0 1 0:3 East Spaam
10. 0 0 0 1 0:4 Tadjikistan
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Vilita
22-03-2004, 16:16
Vilkauos fury at Decisions

Colony of Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) Coach Helmut Vilkauos spoke following his teams 4-0 defeat at the hands of 6th ranked team The Lowlands Clans in their WCQ Group 5 opener in Lopinka.

Taking questions from the media, questioning the teams chances for qualifications into the finals in their first attempt, Vilkauos said:

"Well it's obvious the ref was never going to let us into the game to begin with, If I had a right mind I'd say he was wearing a Clannies shirt under his refferring top the whole time. He's awarded a call against us right from the outset that's led to us conceding the first goal. I mean fairplay to the Lowlands Clan players, they came in ranked 6th in the world and they showed us why, but I think if we could have had a little less bias on behalf of the ref, it could have been a closer game at the end, and we might have been able to steal a point from it."


When asked about the outlook for the rest of the competition:

"Well like I say the Clans are a good side, World Class in fact and this is our first run at them, I don't think any of us fully knew what to expect, but we can take pride knowing thigns could have been different if not for a few absurd decisions early on. The four goal differential will probably hurt us come the end, but if we can pull back a couple of results quick here I don't see any reason why we can't pull back into contention for this thing."

When asked about the performance of his players:

"Well as anyone might expect they were real dissapointed after letting up the first goal so quick, and I'm certain that the second goal was a direct result of that. I think Danilo had a rough game at the back, only because of his lack of experience at this level, we may have been better off with Giacomo out there but I still feel Danilo can get the job done. I can't say enough oabout Santo Kecker, he really kept spirits high in the midfield by breaking up plays every once in a while, it's just unfortunate we couldnt get any of those balls up to Callum to make a run at the Clan defense because we all know Callum can run. I had to take Massimo out of goal with 25 minutes remaining as he's jammed a finger and I need him to be fresh for our next match, As Rory Issah has been nursing a slight groin problem lately, I've had Pop on the bench and being his first appearance for the national team, It's a bit understandable that he let up the 4th goal, I'm sure I'd be nervous one on one with the 6th ranked team in the world in my first appearance too, especially when the rest of these guys got their starts against teams like Crystilakere and Nedlia, who, no offense to them, just weren't a threat to us. Their third goal was a piece of brilliance between Mark Jeremy and that Julios guy, and I think in the end that's the one that should have been the difference in the game, It's where they showed they were a step above us, regardless of the decisions around them, as we were just getting back into the game and they pretty well shut us down right there. The result was fair in the end, but I'm certain the scoreline wasn't and had a few decisions gone our way we might have been fighting for an equalizer at the end, and not the first seat in the locker room."

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TLC Clanners 4 - 0 Vilita Jungle Cats
McKeehan (3)
Jeremy (10)
Julios (54)
Preston (71)
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The Colony of Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) Jungle Cats will be looking to qualify for the World Cup finals in their first attempt after only recently being recognized by the World Governing Body. The Jungle Cats are currently undefeated in the last 6 Atlantian Oceania (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_region/region=atlantian_oceania) Regional championships, and look poised to add to that total in the upcoming Atlantian Oceania (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_region/region=atlantian_oceania) Olympic games. Their squad will consist of mostly young stars from the National league, with a few experienced veterans, from the days before baseball was outlawed in the Nation, to guide them on their way to Glory.
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imported_Lovisa
22-03-2004, 16:22
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Matches Played l 14 0
l
Total: l
Wins l 3 0
Draws l 3 0
Losses l 8 0
l
Home: l
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Draws l 2 0
Losses l 2 0
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Alex the Tall 2 0 1 1 1 3 -2
Antaeus Rising 2 0 1 1 0 3 -3
Garrard 2 1 1 0 3 1 +2
Liverpool England 2 0 0 2 0 4 -4
Stonedheads 2 1 0 1 4 3 +1
The Belmore Family 2 1 0 1 2 3 -1
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Mattigool
22-03-2004, 16:29
Mattigool Sports

First match, first defeat

(Goolsund) The Gools had to go to Vozvyshennost for their first WC XIII match and suffered a defeat - an unlucky defeat. From the beginning it was a run on Vozvyshennost's goal. But this time the attacking line was not very succesful. Indeed it was just a shadow of a attacking line. The often critizized midfielders were the best players of the Gools, but were also not able to score. One late counterattack of Vozvyshennost surprised the whole Gools' defense including veteran Trondseth, who stood 40 meters in front of his goal. It probably was the first step to non-qualifying. If the Gools won't win their next match against Anti-Nazis they already can say good-bye.

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Group 4
* Pts W D L GF:GA
1.* 3 1 0 0* 2:0* Anti-Nazis
2.* 3 1 0 0* 2:0* The Eagles Nest
3.* 3 1 0 0* 1:0* Vozvyshennost
4.* 3 1 0 0* 1:0* Gesamtkuntswerk
5.* 3 1 0 0* 1:0* Formula One Racing
6.* 0 0 0 1* 0:1* Fortuna Prospera
7.* 0 0 0 1* 0:1* Commerce Heights
8.* 0 0 0 1* 0:1* Mattigool
9.* 0 0 0 1* 0:2* Gleam Street
10. 0 0 0 1* 0:2* Mordecei
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Stalag 5
22-03-2004, 17:28
Stalag 5
22-03-2004, 17:32
Wahrheit
The only truth

Where did the other team come from?

Headquarter Big surprise at the Graveyard last night. Our glourious team expected to play against Ravenspire but had to play against football nation Kingsford. It was just another offence of the WCC to us. We already know this from WC XII, but we don't want to talk about WCXII. Our team was not confused - as WCC may have expected -, but showed a great perfomance and won the first match of WC XIII in an unexpected manner. Manager/player and supercapatin Jay Leonardo of Kingsford was the most ridiculous actor in this match. It seemed, that he had not played football before. First he handballed without any reason. The penalty was sent into the net by Ungeheuer Heim. Then this so called manager made an owngoal. It was more fun than an exciting football match. But, and that counts, Stalag 5 won against Kingsford - or was it Ravenspire? It does not matter, it was a first step to the final round.

Final Scoring:
STALAG_5 2
Heim (pen., 15)
Jay "the manager" Leonardo (og, 63)
KINGSFORD 0

Stalag 5 now is 2nd placed and will play at Alpha Commune next. If we want to qualify a win is a must.

Here are the matches of Stalag 5 (if WCC won't mix it up again)
H Kingsford 2:0
A Alpha Commune
H Melmond
A Tanah Burung
H Svecia
A Skipdonia
H Ravenspire
H BSE Free Bovines
A Raptor Claw
A Kingsford
H Alpha Commune
A Melmond
H Tanah Burung
A Svecia
H Skipdonia
A Ravenspire
A BSE Free Bovines
H Raptor Claw

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BSE Free Bovines 2 Raptor Claw 2
Skipdonia 2 Alpha Commune 0
Stalag 5 2 Kingsford 0
Svecia 4 Melmond 0

Group 1
* Pts W D L GF:GA
1.* 3 1 0 0* 4:0* Svecia
2.* 3 1 0 0* 2:0* Stalag 5
3.* 3 1 0 0* 2:0* Skipdonia
4.* 3 1 0 0* 2:1* Tanah Burung
5.* 1 0 1 0* 2:2* BSE Free Bovines
6.* 1 0 1 0* 2:2* Raptor Claw
7.* 0 0 0 1* 1:2* Ravenspire
8.* 0 0 0 1* 0:2* Alpha Commune
9.* 0 0 0 1* 0:2* Kingsford
10. 0 0 0 1* 0:4* Melmond
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Stalag 5
22-03-2004, 18:49
Wahrheit
The only truth

The other team came from Kingsford

Headquarter Due to some mistakes by the WCC we have to correct our last article:

Stalag 5 now is 2nd placed and will play against Svecia next, a very important match, because if we want to qualify we should win all our home matches

Here are the matches of Stalag 5 (if WCC won't mix it up again)
H Kingsford 2:0
H Svecia
A Skipdonia
H Tanah Burung
A BSE Free Bovines
H Raptor Claw
A Ravenspire
H Alpha Commune
A Melmond
A Kingsford
A Svecia
H Skipdonia
A Tanah Burung
H BSE Free Bovines
A Raptor Claw
H Ravenspire
A Alpha Commune
H Melmond
Kaze Progressa
22-03-2004, 18:51
Kaze Progressa lost to 350,000 fans shouting 'Stop posting one-line RPs'
Svecia
22-03-2004, 19:49
Disclaimer: The newpaper formerly known as the VILÄMNA TIMES has officially changed its name to the VILÄMNA DAGENS NYHETER.


VILÄMNA DAGENS NYHETER

Lightning Strike Early, Frequently
First match a classic despite Belagt's injury
Tirsdag, 23 mars 2004

No one in the Rijksstadion yesterday doubted that Svecia was in danger of losing their first World Cup qualifying match. Not when Melmond had two shots on goal in the opening 5 minutes. Not when striker Hanan Belagt went down in the 10th minute with a partially torn Achilles tendon after being tackeld from behind. And especially not when Francesco Carati stepped up to take Belagt's penalty kick. The Rijksstadion erupted in jeers and anti-Melmond chants after Carati struck the PK into the lower left corner of the goal.

The packed Rijksstation urged their team forward for the next 80 minutes and was treated to a goalfest, as the Lightning exploded for a 4 goal output, while blanking the upstart Melmond squad. Carati added another goal in the 24th minute, while midfielders Mikael Solskjaer and Etars Viernes added their own in the 38th and 72nd minutes. Solskjaers came on a perfect through ball from Viernes, and the amazing Etars biked his in off a corner.

Svecia has had a history of starting off slowly in qualifying and then gathering steam into the finals. The past few Cups, however, have seen the Lightning be the team to beat in their qualifying group and this year looks to be no different.

Svecia will now have to carry their World Cup experience and yesterday's 4-0 victory into the rest of qualifying. Svecia travels to Staglog 5 today to take on the 2-0 victors over Kingsford. The Lightning will need to take home a few ties or wins at foreign stadia in order to hold their place in the top three in Group 1.
Dance 2 Revolution
22-03-2004, 20:10
D2R Sports

Matt: We would have coverage on the D2R - Aserjin match...
Jeff: But it actually didn't get very far...
Matt: Since in the 22nd minute, the players of both teams got bored and gave up
Jeff: But it was not a waste of a ticket, oh no!
Matt: Yep, The D2R Squad entertained the fans with Dance Dance Revolution: International Mix(Not Released)
Jeff: The officials drew players to play against each other, and the song would be chose at random from a hat when both players were ready.
Matt: The Tournament went like this, and will be continued through all home matches until there is a KING OF THE D2R DDR
Jeff: Here are the matchups selected by D2Rian Coach Micheal Left

Paul Handplant - Roberto Jump
Genom Maeda - Terry Dark
David Slide - Jack Vivid
Harold Gambol - Phillip Rage
Lewis Combo - Matthew Gallop
Mark Muko - Mark Stream
Joseph Dive - Karl Samba
Yozora - Sam Groove
Craig Spin - Paul Double
Jay-Jay Step - James Gambol
William Chaos - Gary Little
Alexander Stomp recieves the Bye

Matt: Here is the coverage from Dead End Stadium

Paul Handplant - Roberto Jump started it off
Terry Freeze picked out MaxX Unlimited for their qualification song
And they danced
And they danced
Aaaaaaand they collapsed...Paul Handplant wins! (Result AA - B)

Jeff:Genom Maeda - Terry Dark was next
For this round, Freeze chose Paranoia Survivor Max Oni Mode
Terry Dark held his head in his hands
He knew he was beat
And he was, lucky to pass the song too...Maeda Wins! (Result AAA-D)

Matt: David Slide - Jack Vivid was the match-up to follow
Terry chose Remember You
Slide and Vivid smile when they hear the selection
Some lovely freestyle moves there
360 by Vivid!
And this ends in a draw...Vivid and Slide play again next home match(Result AA-AA)

Jeff:Harold Gambol - Phillip Rage
Terry Freeze chose End of The Century this time, a lot of double stepping and Foot switching involved in this song
Both were off to a good start
But Rage tripped in foot switching
Gambol could relax and didn't need to pass with a high grade(Result B-E)

Matt:Lewis Combo - Matthew Gallop
A serious mis-match here as Terry chose Combo's favourite song Healing Vision -Angelic Mix-
At the beginning Gallop looks slightly uncomfortable with the speed
Gallop leans into Combo
Gallop is called with Ungentlemanly and Violent Conduct and is DQed out(Result Win-DQ)

Jeff: and since we don't have enough time to show full coverage, we will give a quick summary of the other Vs. Matchups

Mark Muko - Mark Stream
Battle of the Marks ended with Mark Stream coming up trumps in Afronova(Result B - AA)

Joseph Dive - Karl Samba
Karl Samba had an easy time with the song chose for him, Samba De Janeiro was easy for the Samba Man(Result A-AAA)

Yozora - Sam Groove
Mismatch in fancy footwork, but technicality was the key when the hat chose bag.(Result B-C)

Craig Spin - Paul Double
Double wished that this was a Doubles play competition and was blown away with the skill of Spin on PARANOiA(Result A-B)
Jay-Jay Step - James Gambol
Step and Gambol made the song chosen look easy, Genom Screams was a push over for both competitiors(AA-AA)

William Chaos - Gary Little
So Deep(Perfect Sphere Mix) obviously favoured the chaotic rather than the little. Both with completely different styles of play, only one fitted the song(Result A-E)

Matt: That's all we've got time for, sorry for no football, but the Revolutionary Fanatics won't mind, see you tommorow
Jeff: M+J Out!
Melmond
22-03-2004, 22:20
What the Hell Is Going On Out Here?!
Melmond Falls 4-0 in Embarrassing Debut vs. Svecia
By Henry Kalangalangalang of the Melmond City Herald

VILAMNA, SVECIA—Perhaps it was the sight of gorgeous blond Aryan types in lederhosen and wooden shoes that distracted the Fearless Farmers. No, beauty like that can be seen at you average Melmondian brothel. Or could it have been the -1 Celsius game time temperature? No, football season in Melmond is during the winter, so that can’t be it. Perhaps all the talent was left in Melmond? Suggested excuses aside, the Melmond National Team’s debut at Rijksstadion in Vilamna was pitiful.
The Fearless Farmers certainly were fired up for their first ever international competition. However, last year’s World Cup qualifier Svecia really exposed them as greenhorns.
The Svecia Lightning stormed the Melmondian defense throughout the first half. For the first 20 minutes, Goalkeeper Cory Yankovic made some spectacular saves and the Svecia attack was riddled with errant shots. However, due to an unfortunate ricochet, the floodgates opened and the Svecian deluge took over. A Gustav Mahler cross was to be kicked aside by Melmond Fullback Nina Steen. Unfortunately it was kicked in the far left corner of the net with Cory Yankovic having no chance to stop it. An own goal at the 25th minute gives Svecia a 1-nil lead.
Two minutes later, Svecia proves loyal to the lightning moniker as Mikel Solkjaer breaks through the Melmond defense and slips the ball past Cory Yankovic with ease. It was 2-nil at the half.
Melmond started the second half with exuberance. However that was quickly smashed as Hanan Belagt out muscled Jonsi Torrini for position on the corner kick to score at the 51st minute.
The fourth goal came from the foot of Etars Viernes in the form of a penalty when at the 86th minute; Paul “Edgy” Shields made an overly aggressive tackle in the box.
In contrast to the deluge of the Svecian offense, the Melmondian offense was in a drought, with the only real chance being a Chris Owen shot which sailed over the bar. Mercifully, the game ended at 4-nil.
In the locker room, Paul “Edgy” Shields broke a bench out of anger. However, he found a Melmond miniwong that probably fell out of a teammate’s wallet and considering the exchange rate was able to pay for it right away. Team captain had a much more optimistic and perhaps realistic take on tonight’s game, “Let’s face it, we played a world-class team at their stadium and this is our debut. We can only get better and I am sure against Skipdonia at home we’ll prove we can dominate as well. It was only one game and there are 17 more to go.”

Goals
Steen, SVE (OG) 25th
Solkjaer, SVE 27th
Belagt, SVE 57th
Viernes, SVE 86th

Cards
None

Standings

Other Group 1 Results
BSE Free Bovines 2 – Raptor Claw 2
Skipdonia 2 – Alpha Commune 2
Stalag 5 2 – Kingsford 0
Tanah Burung 2 – Ravenspire 1

Group 1
Pts W D L GF:GA
1. 3 1 0 0 4:0 Svecia
2. 3 1 0 0 2:0 Stalag 5
3. 3 1 0 0 2:0 Skipdonia
4. 3 1 0 0 2:1 Tanah Burung
5. 1 0 1 0 2:2 BSE Free Bovines
6. 1 0 1 0 2:2 Raptor Claw
7. 0 0 0 1 1:2 Ravenspire
8. 0 0 0 1 0:2 Alpha Commune
9. 0 0 0 1 0:2 Kingsford
10. 0 0 0 1 0:4 Melmond

Melmond Team Stats
None

Melmond National Team Schedule

@ Svecia L 4-0
v Skipdonia (Farmers Field, Melmond City)
@ Stalag 5
v BSE Free Bovines (Lifedonations Stadium, Morales)
@ Raptor Claw
v Ravenspire (Microcosm Stadium, Aldi)
@ Alpha Commune
@ Kingsford
v Tanah Burung (Walladome, Acosta)
v Svecia (Unne Sports Temple, Unne)
@ Skipdonia
v Stalag 5 (Xpress Counsel Field, Cali)
@ BSE Free Bovines
v Raptor Claw (Woocat Books Ballpark, O’Connor)
@ Ravenspire
v Alpha Commune (MPNK Stadium, Faasen)
v Kingsford (TBA)
@ Tanah Burung



Next Game
vs. Skipdonia (at Farmers Field, Melmond City)

This should by far be a much better game for our Fearless Farmers. Melmond will have a raucous crowd for their first ever home match in historical Farmers Field. Although they may have won their first game, Skipdonia beat a pathetic Alpha Commune team and in comparison has nowhere near the talent Svecia does. A remarkable chance for redemption for the Fearless Farmers. Felix Coostatlwak shows his confidence in his team by not making one adjustment to the starting lineup.

GK- Cory Yankovic
D- Jonsi Torrini
D- Sergio Ortiz
D- Paul “Edgy” Shields
D- Nina Steen
M- Martin Goodwin
M- Critandi Unne
M- Camui Arai
M- Cristina Antunez
F- Chris Owen
F- Benjamin Leeb

Farmers Field
Location: Melmond City, Melmond
Seats: 35,000 (Open Air)
Farmers Field is the oldest stadium in Melmond and is currently home to the baseball team during the spring-fall and the Melmond City Blues during the baseball off-season. It’s located just outside of ancient Melmond City right near the subbullet train. The pitch is rather small in area, but Farmers field is a benchmark in beauty in term of old tyme stadiums. Remember all fans at the game will receive a complimentary green foam hand in the shape of a pitchfork. Sorry, tickets sold out!
Melmond
22-03-2004, 22:23
A Melmond Special Report from Svecia
Report from the Vilamna Times A Not-So-Elaborate Hoax
By Henry Kalangalangalang of the Melmond City Herald

Yes, the score was right, Svecia defeated Melmond 4-0. However other than the credit of two goals to Solskjaer and Viernes...nothing else was very accurate. It appears that the omnipressent Svecian government may have been making an attempt to save the reputation of the country's economy as well as the true reason behind the injury of fallen striker Hanan Belagt. The Melmondian report was written and ready to publish to the international football community exactly 5 hours before Svecia's was published. In our attempts to get it through, we kept on seeing computer errors such as "Cannot Find Server." It wasn't until later we found that it was in fact jamming signals from the Svecian government which wouldn't let us publish our report, which includes Melmond Fullback Paul "Edgy" Shields breaking a bench in the locker room and being able to pay it off with a single Melmondian miniwong. For the record Shields did tackle someone from behind in the game, however it was Etars Viernes rather than Hanan Belagt at the 86th minute. Needless to say, Shields is very unpopular in Svecia. The true story behind Hanan Belagt injury was a pique of clumsiness...slipping on ice on the way to the team bus! Anyway now that the news got out and that Melmondian crews are still cleaning up the jamming signals...we are proud to give you this special report.
Melmond
22-03-2004, 22:24
The Melmond Football Association would like to thank Quackers of Melmond City for fixing the Svecian jamming signal problem. This will never happen again thanks to you guys!

Go Fearless Farmers!
Kaze Progressa
22-03-2004, 23:03
Kicked Off

The horrific sight of the shrinking machine used to pack hundreds of thousands into Spaam's stadia. Eaidlin Forca stands outside it.

EF: I've never been through this before, and I hope it's not an attempt to make the Progressans shrink while letting the Spaamians remain normal height and hence win easily...

signal cuts off.

[two hours later]

EF: Spaam defeated Kaze Progressa 2-1.

The news appears on Progressa TeleNews, presented by Azilu Mauna

AM: The Athletico Sloucho member and anti-drugs campaigner Cazit Faulazin has been dumped from the band for taking drugs. Cazit has been spotted stealing the performance-enhancing drug RP-inin, which has been popularly and legally used by sportspeople across the world, especially footballers, and has been linked to extensive press debate.

The Hitlist
Spaam's stadium godmodding
REJIScast
Aquilla
Big Brovaz star sacked over drugs (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/music/3558753.stm)
Iansisle
23-03-2004, 00:09
“Audioslavia again!?” was the forlorn cry issued by fans of Iansisle international football in a downtown Ianapalis pub upon seeing the draw.

“And Bedistan too!” replied other dismayed voices. There was a general milling about while they checked to see if the Ians and the Lions had met before. Fortunately, enterprising Bedistani newsmen had done their work for them. “Ah yes,” they grinned, nodding enthusiastically. “I remember that game - I was there, after all!”

“You, Frank?” replied the rest of his pub with a laugh. “Why, you’ve never even been outside the city limits!”

“Well, I saw the highlights on the news-reel before my moving-picture,” said Frank sullenly, suddenly very interested in his draft.

“Shame to have that draw this year,” said one wise old man after the Frank-heckling was quite complete. One could tell he was so wise because he’d lost all his teeth and had to gum his pretzels. “What with ol’ Westmore giving the kids a chance to play.”

“We’ve still got Alex Truman,” said one confident youngster. “He’ll show anyone who stands in our way just what an Ian is made of!”

“I remember when Truman was just joining the squad,” pondered another older pub-goer. He still had all his teeth. “He was supposed to be the next Leonard Flaherty.”

“Who?” asked the youngster in confusion.

“Y’know, Leo Lightning, Flashy Flaherty; the old star of the Ians from back in the day.”

The youngster looked at a friend, who shrugged, then back to the speaker, who sighed.

“Leonard Flaherty was the Ians’ superstar back in their first world cup. Didn’t get along at all with either Lord Riveran - or Dunerbridge now, I suppose - or ol’ Westmore and got booted off. Where’s he now, Ted?”

“Down in Healdsburg, I suspect,” replied Ted, taking his pipe from his mouth and blowing a cloud of smoke across the table. “Dunno if he’s still playing.”

“A shame. I’ve never seen a striker with such talent.”

“I have,” said nearly every other person in the room, including the bartender.

“All right, I’ve never seen a striker with that much talent in an Ians uniform!”

“I don’t think so, old timer,” contended the youngster. “Alex Truman could whip what’s-his-face, Flaherty, any time or day!”

“That’s only because you’ve never seen Lightning play,” contended the other. “Why, my son’s still got an old Flaherty poster up in his room from World Cup X: y’know, when men were men.”

“That’s pretty super, old-timer. As I remember, the Ians didn’t qualify that year.”

“Or any other year, you young whippersnapper!” shouted the enraged man, heaving himself heavily from his seat. Instantly, the young man and his friends were on their feet too.

“Now, now, let’s all be friends now,” said the one known as Ted. “John here didn’t mean nothing, see? Can’t we just agree that both Alex Truman and Leo Flaherty were great players?”

“One of them still is a great player,” insisted the young man, but he backed down from the look in John’s eye. “But they’re both great, I guess.”

“Hmph,” grunted John, thumping back down on his stool. “Who else is in our group, then?”

“Audioslavia and Bedistan,” shrugged a man with a newspaper. The man with one eye was king in the land of the blind. “How the hell do you pronounce this one? Noo-ee...nee-ay...ah, hell, the Druids, anyway.”

“They’re not too shabby,” agreed the youngster humbly.

“And Dennisov.”

“Have we played them?” asked a confused Ted.

“Search me. Um, Magnus Valerius rounds out the ones I know about. The rest seem the usual assortment.”

“Wonder ‘ow many o’ those ‘sorters’ll beat us oat tis year?” wondered Harry, thumping on the table for another drink. He referenced the Ians’ ...well, Audioslavia put it nicely as ‘disappointing’ WCXII effort, and in such echoed the thoughts of every man in the pub.

“There’s always the Harmony Cup,” shrugged Ted. “We won that once.”

“Wasn’t that the SuperCup?”

“Aren’t they the same thing?”

“Whatever it was, we won it with Truman, not Flaherty,” said the young man with a smirk. The ensuing brawl ensured that no one heard the report of a 1-0 victory over Faighland until the next morning.

"At least that snot Truman didn't score our goal," smiled John through a fat lip.
Bedistan
23-03-2004, 03:46
The Columbia Times

Still Not Musically Inclined
Lions fail to defeat Altos for third time

MIDWAY, NE -- Manager Johnny Lewis was ready for revenge. The Bedistan Lions played Avenging Altos twice in World Cup 12 qualifying and managed to lose both matches. Mind you, those were the only two matches the Lions lost that time around.

But once again, the team just couldn't get it done. Several valiant efforts by strikers Karen Neighbors and Gil Vu all managed to miss the goal. Luckily, Tabitha Fukushima was having a good day between the posts, and no Altos attacks could get through either. Though Bedistan may not have secured all three points, at least their record against the Altos is improving.

Final score:
Bedistan 0
Avenging Altos 0

[OOC: It's been a long day, so this one's pretty short. Tomorrow will be better, though.]
The Eagles Nest
23-03-2004, 03:55
After typing his full report three times, Intrepid Reporter finally gets this one to go through. (bloody power failures)

Eagle's Nest Starts on Good Foot

Strike Birds Post 2-0 Win over Gleam Street

The Strike Birds start their second Cup run on a good note beating newcomer Gleam Street 2-0 in a sparcely filled stadium in Gleam Street. The 15,000 screaming Nest fans easily outshouted and outchanted the Gleam Street fans during the entire match.

The match started out with a flurry of offense by the Nest which seemed to stun the Gleam Street defense. It was obvious that the Nest was going to try to raise their goal total for this cup and it quickly paid off as striker Josh Adams took a brillant pass over a few defenders and shot the ball high and left to take a 1 nil lead.

The flurry continued as the Nest tried the same offensive formation and ended up with the same pass, and Adams hit it high right to go up 2 nil with 25 left to play in the half. Those minutes were used to try some new formations and ball control techniques for the Nest. The Nest really didn't try to score again, but was able to keep the ball an amaizng 23 minutes after Adams scored his second goal. 2-0 at halftime.

The Gleam Street Defense came out quickly in the second half and shut down their side of the pitch and the offense was able to get a few shots at Nest keeper Nathan Adams, but the shots were inaffective at getting Gleam Street on the board. The game ended 5 minutes after a yellow card was issued on a brutal tackle on Josh Adams, which required him to be subbed out so he could get some attention on his left knee. It is expected he will be playing in the home opener tomorrow, How effective he will be is questionable.

Coach Aefnen on the win.

"Starting out with a win is always good. We just need to get more than just one. Holy India started out with a win last cup. They never won again."

Medical Trainer Goran Seboya.

"Adams should be ok, his knee is a bit sore, but with the late start tomorrow, we should be ok to get the swelling down to where he can play."

Scoring

The Eagle's Nest
J. Adams 18:14 (1)
J. Adams 25:12 (2)

Gleam Street
None

Yellow Cards
Gleam Street #7

MatchDay 1 Recap
Matchday one was very predictable except for Commerse Height's upset loss. The Eagle's Nest was the only away side to win a match today, showing that home field means everything this go around.

Anti-Nazis 2 Mordecei 0
Formula One Racing 1 Fortuna Prospera 0
Gesamtkuntswerk 1 Commerce Heights 0
Gleam Street 0 The Eagles Nest 2
Vozvyshennost 1 Mattigool 0

Eagle's Nest Results
Eagle's Nest @ Gleam Street Win 2-0
Eagle's Nest v. Mordecei
Eagle's Nest @ Gesamtkuntswerk
Eagle's Nest v. Mattigool
Eagle's Nest @ Formula One Racing
Eagle's Nest v. Fortuna Prospera
Eagle's Nest @ Vozvyshennost
Eagle's Nest v. Commerce Heights
Eagle's Nest @ Anti-Nazis
Eagle's Nest v. Gleam Street
Eagle's Nest @ Mordecei
Eagle's Nest V. Gesamtkuntswerk
Eagle's Nest @ Mattigool
Eagle's Nest v. Formula One Racing
Eagle's Nest @ Fortuna Prospera
Eagle's Nest v. Vozvyshennost
Eagle's Nest @ Commerce Heights
Eagle's Nest v. Anti-Nazis


Eagle's Nest Files Protest Over Holy Tea Bag

In other news today, the Eagle's Nest has filed a protest to the WCC that Steve's Island usurped an agreement that the Strike Birds had with the Holy Tea Bag to play for them. While at this time there seems to be no recourse, the protest is still being filed.

Eagle's Nest coach Talio Aefnen released the following statement.

"The Tea Bag was ready to fly with the Birds, but then all of the sudden he just quit returning the calls. We had his signature, we had to get a final signature on the addendum he requested, and then he was gone. It just doesn't seem right. We will be looking at possibly trying to trade for him, but at this point I think we have lost him for good. We are now looking to see if Horace from BSE Free Bovines is eligble to play, and if so will be contacting him, assuming his problems with seeing bright purple have been fixed."
23-03-2004, 04:15
Holy India Tea Bag Furious Over Name Confusion

The Holy India Tea Bag called a press conference earlier today in Steve's Island, to address some vicious rumors posted in an The Eagles Nest daily.

"It's true," said the Holy India Tea Bag, "We had worked out a deal in principle that would have made me a Strike Bird. However, they could never get my name right, so I stopped talking to them."

The Holy India Tea Bag is obviously upset over The Eagles Nest's people referring to him as the "Holy Tea Bag", rather than his full name.

"My name is Holy India Tea Bag! Or Ice-T to those who know me well!" exclaimed the deeply moved sack of tea, "I may be big, but does that mean I do not have feelings?! I wake up every day and fight to cling on to whatever scraps of dignity I have left! I just want people to respect me!"

At that time the Holy India Tea Bag turned around and tried to hold back the tears. Manager Steve Ribeiro handed the Holy India Tea Bag a bottle of water, who took a sip, collected himself and continued to speak.

"I'd like an apology from the people of The Eagles Nest for calling me the Holy Tea Bag," continued the Holy India Tea Bag, choking back the tears. "Can you not grant me that much respect?"

That last comment was too much for the Holy India Tea Bag, as he lay his head on the table and began balling uncontrollably. Steve put his hand on his shoulders as they walked out a door to the right just accompanied by two security guys.

The Holy India Tea Bag had a stellar debut in net for Steve's Island, holding a potent Pablicostan offense to a single goal and collecting the victory in the process. No doubt eerily reminiscent to the Holy India Tea Bag's last qualification campaign, when Holy India won their first match against BSE Free Bovines, and proceeded to lose the remaining thirteen. No word has been placed whether the Holy India Tea Bag will be ready to go for their next match, as he is reported to be "very distrought" at this time. However, from what we hear the Bag's a gamer and come hell or high water, he'll be there.
Aquilla
23-03-2004, 04:20
The Chrysaestos Times
SPORTS
Aquilla, Eaglet Start off World Cup 13 Season with a Bang

Aquilla played the Halfbleepedstates (as all broadcasters are required by law to call them) today. The halfbleeped players put up a defense, if you could call it that. Before the game, the coach said to the players, "I can feel their cowardlyness in the air. Go easy on them or you might crush their emotional health for life." As such the Aquillans went light on dirty tackles and tripping when the ref wasn't looking, and were sporting when the halfbleepeds got the ball, letting them get onto the Aquillan side of the field, and letting them shoot the ball toward the net (although our most excellent goalie caught all shots). In the last two minutes the coach decided it was time to finish off the game and instructed the players to score a goal. They did, after which the halfbleeped players got the ball and scored against themselves. Thus the halfbleepeds were humiliated in their own stadium by the mighty Eagles. Final score:

Aquilla 2 (by Mngrstl Rchzdlbdddhnckltn and a halfbleeped forward whose name the editor shall politely admit to avoid further humiliation of the other side)
Halfbleepedstates 0
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[OOC: Aquillans magnify their victories and minimize their defeats. Don't take this article at it's word.
--
EL CID THE HERO (whom we shall refer to as ECTH to avoid further typing) had defeated Eaglet in the final game of World Cup Twelve 2-0 which kept Eaglet from snagging the 3rd place spot. Aquilla went on to defeat ECTH in the 3rd place finishing but Eaglets still burned for revenge. They got it today. At Eaglet stadium to 200,000 cheering fans, the Eaglets defeated the ECTH team. It was quite by accident really; a native eagle that hadn't been granted the gift of sentiency by the glorious Aquillans flew over the field in a low flight; a ball kicked by an ECTH player hit the eagle; it bounced into the net. (59th minute). Throughout the rest of the game there were no goals. The eagle was immediately captured and proclaimed as a hero and officially became a citizen and sentient. He has landed a job as a forward for the Eaglets, the old one had his wing broken when he tripped over the ball in the 24th minute. Final Score:

Eaglet 1
EL CID THE HERO 0
Aquilla
23-03-2004, 04:21
The Chrysaestos Times
SPORTS
Aquilla, Eaglet Start off World Cup 13 Season with a Bang

Aquilla played the Halfbleepedstates (as all broadcasters are required by law to call them) today. The halfbleeped players put up a defense, if you could call it that. Before the game, the coach said to the players, "I can feel their cowardlyness in the air. Go easy on them or you might crush their emotional health for life." As such the Aquillans went light on dirty tackles and tripping when the ref wasn't looking, and were sporting when the halfbleepeds got the ball, letting them get onto the Aquillan side of the field, and letting them shoot the ball toward the net (although our most excellent goalie caught all shots). In the last two minutes the coach decided it was time to finish off the game and instructed the players to score a goal. They did, after which the halfbleeped players got the ball and scored against themselves. Thus the halfbleepeds were humiliated in their own stadium by the mighty Eagles. Final score:

Aquilla 2 (by Mngrstl Rchzdlbdddhnckltn and a halfbleeped forward whose name the editor shall politely admit to avoid further humiliation of the other side)
Halfbleepedstates 0
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[OOC: Aquillans magnify their victories and minimize their defeats. Don't take this article at it's word.
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EL CID THE HERO (whom we shall refer to as ECTH to avoid further typing) had defeated Eaglet in the final game of World Cup Twelve 2-0 which kept Eaglet from snagging the 3rd place spot. Aquilla went on to defeat ECTH in the 3rd place finishing but Eaglets still burned for revenge. They got it today. At Eaglet stadium to 200,000 cheering fans, the Eaglets defeated the ECTH team. It was quite by accident really; a native eagle that hadn't been granted the gift of sentiency by the glorious Aquillans flew over the field in a low flight; a ball kicked by an ECTH player hit the eagle; it bounced into the net. (59th minute). Throughout the rest of the game there were no goals. The eagle was immediately captured and proclaimed as a hero and officially became a citizen and sentient. He has landed a job as a forward for the Eaglets, the old one had his wing broken when he tripped over the ball in the 24th minute. Final Score:

Eaglet 1
EL CID THE HERO 0
Snub Nose 38
23-03-2004, 05:15
*****ASPN World Cup XIII Special Report*****

*that obnoxious aspn sports theme, wholly unsuited for sports of any kind (or for that matter, for anything else) rouses us rather annoyingly from a little nap we discover we had been taking. we thought we’d been watching our favorite soap, “one gripe to give”, but as it turns out – we weren’t. in any case, here we are in search of some sort of segue back to our sports theme, football really, and the hooligans in particular. having failed miserably to find one, we will just kind of jump in.

(this space indicative of jumping in)

we see the world cup logo, translucent, on screen, and through it we watch a few clips of exciting moments in football – several smashing goals, a tremendous save, a fabulous tackle, and a finger tip save. the scene fades to a close up of the snub nose 38 hooligan logo side by side with the lovebug logo – and we pan out, finding the logos are affixed to the wall behind the aspn sports desk. our intrepid reporter (we promise to find another adjective one of these days) comes into view, rapidly withdrawing his finger from…well…we think…from his nose. we just don’t want to go into that*

Uh! Hello! ASPN Sports here. Qualifying for World Cup 13 began today – the first matches in 10 disparate groups were played – and for the Snub Nose 38 national side, the Hooligans, an auspicious beginning. Hooligan fans the world over (both of them) are hoping this Hooligan side can put to rest the “also ran” status the prior Hooligans achieved – using the word “achieved” in as loose a fashion as it will ever see.

The Lovebug national side were the Hooligans’ opponents today – a side new to international football. Hooligan manager Ben Dover, found wondering in the Great Alkali Desert several months ago and re-appointed to the helm, fielded a side of Hooligan football greats from years gone by. Literally, not figuratively. The ghosts of eleven heros straight from the Snub Nose 38 Football Hall of Fame took the field, with eleven more sitting the bench as substitutes.

Lovebug management lodged a protest, delaying the start of the match for a little over an hour while the officials poured over the rulebook. Finding absolutely no prohibition to fielding a side consisting of the spectral aspects of former footballers, the officials ruled that the Hooligan roster was allowable, and let the game begin.

In the 32nd second the ghost of Horatio scored. After the match the Lovebug keeper complained that Hooligan players were too translucent, and that it was rather like trying to keep track of eleven wisps of smoke, or the movements of a light fog. When told by this reporter of the Lovebug keepers comment, Eileen Dover, assistant manager (found wondering in the desert with her husband, Ben) said, “Isn’t that just too bad?” and walked away chuckling and chortling and cackling and quite frankly we believe she will be committed to the Warner Brothers Ward at Saint Swithens Hospital before this qualifying campaign runs it’s course.

What?

No, I can’t hear you. What did you say?

Oh. Um…”Warner Brothers”…”Looney Toons”…’nuff said?

Anyway, in the 73rd second the phantom of famous Hooligan Striker Malicious scored another for the Hooligans. The ghost of Horatio received a long pass from the spirit of Hooligan keeper Pancake and slipped a one touch pass through the Lovebug defense right into the run of Malicious, who simply buried it.

*we see the long pass from pancake in the hooligan area to horatio, his one touch pass to malicious, who maliciously “buries” it. well, what did you expect? isn’t that what our intrepid reporter just reported. (i know – i promised a new adjective. soon, okay?)

The Lovebug side gathered themselves, and put up a fierce defense for the remainder of the half, coming this close to getting one back.

*we see the lovebug side come this close to getting one back (are we getting the picture? these little “film clips” are – well – just kind of filler, aren’t they? but i digress. well, actually, it’s kind of hard for me to digress, since for the most part everything is just a series of digressions (is that a word?) digressing from one another)

At the half the score stood 2-0 in the Hooligans favor. And those other Hooligans could NOT be convinced to leave well enough alone and just stay off the field.

*the hooligan cheerleaders take the field. a hush falls over the crowd – as they reach into their pockets, bags, picnic baskets, and what-have-your for – you know what for, don’tcha? the cheerleaders, in kevlar outfits in the hooligan colors, with brand new helmets, take up their famour “38” formation on the field. and it begins*

“Snub Nose Hooligans came to play
Gonna squash them Lovebugs every way
Rottin’, and Tootin’, and fading from sight
Gonna haunt them Lovey Bugs far into the night.
Lovebugs? What are they, all named “Herbie”?”

*the hooligan cheerleaders freeze, and two security guards roll a wheelchair onto the pitch – it’s “the guy who is no longer in charge of stuff, but used to be, for the frost-free borderlands of snub nose 38”. he throws out the ceremonial first rotten vegetable, which splats against the head cheerleaders helmet with a really nice squishy sound. the security guards roll the old guy off the pitch – and then it all breaks loose, virtually everyone in the stadium pitching something at the cheerleaders. there’s a pumpkin! there’s a dozen rotten eggs! there’s the requisite small goat! the cheerleaders turn and flee, and the crowd…cheers.*

The second half began – and was an even battle until the 83rd minute, when the Hooligans scored a third on an unfortunate Lovebug “own goal”.

*we see two lovebug defenders going for the ball as it approaches the net, apparently unaware of one another. the second to arrive runs in to the first, jarring him just enough to turn what would have been a clearance across the back line into – an own goal.*

The Lovebug side seemed to lose most of their steam, and the Hooligans managed one final goal in the 88th minute, slipping one just past the reach of the Lovebug keeper.

At the final whistle the score line was LOVEBUG 0 – SNUB NOSE 38 4.

*****This has been an ASPN World Cup 13 Special Report*****
Kerla
23-03-2004, 05:27
This is KNN (Kerlan News Network)

This is Jill Numnuts here in Well. The Union played the Wella national team and played well. The goalkeeping of John Middleton was superb as the Union surcumbed with a 0-0 tie. There was still lots of oppunity for the Union to score. The game was packed with Kerlans as they came to show off their colors nad root on their team. I am here with Jack Fitch and he says that he has always loved the country and he has loved how the Union has done in international competion. "The Union are showing the world the greatness that is Kerla and how we can kick everybody's butt.

The Union are ready for their next game and hope that they can get a win out of it. "We hope to go far and win in the group play" says Jim Young, the coach. "We have a lot of veterns that know how to lead and show the other players how to do well." We hope they are prepared.
Melmond
23-03-2004, 05:30
Melmond Fears No Sudden Schedule Changes

And now...the updated schedule for the Fearless Farmers of Melmond

@ Svecia L 4-0
v Skipdonia (Farmers Field, Melmond City)
@ Tanah Burung
v BSE Free Bovines (Lifedonations Stadium, Morales)
@ Raptor Claw
v Ravenspire (Microcosm Stadium, Aldi)
@ Alpha Commune
@ Kingsford
v Stalag 5 (Walladome, Acosta)
v Svecia (Unne Sports Temple, Unne)
@ Skipdonia
v Tanah Burung (Xpress Counsel Field, Cali)
@ BSE Free Bovines
v Raptor Claw (Woocat Books Ballpark, O'Connor)
@ Ravenspire
v Alpha Commune (MPNK Stadium, Faasen)
v Kingsford (TBA)
@ Stalag 5
Tanah Burung
23-03-2004, 06:02
(opening day match report once i'm sure who it was against -- also featuring new national team coach!)
The Lowland Clans
23-03-2004, 08:45
ASNN - Full Qualifying Schedule Released
Vilitan Comments Laughed out of Dressing Room

Graham City, Scotland - Today, the full qualifying schedule was released by the Ministry of Sports, Arts, and Dusty Things in Museums.

In other news, Mark Jeremy ran out of the locker crying after hearing of Vilitas head coahces statement after the devastating loss to Dance 2 Revolution.

"Please, someone give me a 'kercheif, I think I'm going to join him!" added fellow stalwart McKeehan.

Ussually stoic defender Lester Preston even cracked a smile. "To assume they even had a chance was unbelievable in the first place. All the blimey they kept ranting about in the ref-ing and all, well, that's what happens when you play the way they played. Not a bloody chance we would've let even get that close. To think they could've been fighting for a equalizer...not the way they played. They shoudl've been humbled from this game, and proven that they could earn our respect by keeping their heads high. But with the excuses they let out, I'd be glad to squash them under our bootheel again when we play 'em at home."

(A)TLC Clanners vs. Vilita (W 4-0)
(H)TLC United vs. Dance 2 Revolution (L 0-1)
(A)TLC Clanners vs. Lovisa
(H)TLC United vs. Compound Interest
(A)TLC Clanners vs. Aserjin
(A)TLC United vs. The Belmore Family
(H)TLC Clanners vs. Snub Nose 38
(A)TLC United vs. Warnocks Wizards
(H)TLC Clanners vs. Lovebug
(H)TLC Clanners vs. Vilita
(A)TLC United vs. Dance 2 Revolution
(H)TLC Clanners vs. Lovisa
(A)TLC United vs. Compound Interest
(H)TLC Clanners vs. Aserjin
(H)TLC United vs. The Belmore Family
(A)TLC Clanners vs. Snub Nose 38
(H)TLC United vs. Warnocks Wizards
(A)TLC Clanners vs. Lovebug

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Pts W D L GF:GA GD
1. Snub Nose 38 6 2 0 0 5: 0 5
2. Lovisa 6 2 0 0 5: 1 4
3. Warnocks Wizards 4 1 1 0 1: 0 1
4. Dance 2 Revolution 4 1 1 0 1: 0 1
5. The Lowland Clans 3 1 0 1 4: 1 3
6. The Belmore Family 3 1 0 1 1: 1 0
7. Aserjin 1 0 1 1 0: 1 -1
8. Lovebug 1 0 1 1 0: 4 -4
9. Compound Interest 0 0 0 2 1: 5 -4
10. Vilita 0 0 0 2 0: 5 -5[/code:1:aa13de991c]
Giant Zucchini
23-03-2004, 08:56
NEWSFLASH:

Giant Zucchini secured an easy away victory at Crystilakere, with Plaat yet again in fine form. Phoot once again put the Zucchinis into the lead as he did against Lennon Marx, a superb 1-2 which threw the defence off before placing a sublime shot into the bottom corner. Phoot's performances have been in line with newspaper reports that he is trying to get back his first team place in the National Team. He made it 2 in the second half with a searing run, making the defenders around him look like fools with his deft touches, before rounding the keeper and slotting the ball home.
Vilita
23-03-2004, 09:21
Jungle Cats remain upbeat despite loss

Colony of Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) Coach Helmut Vilkauos spoke following his teams 1-0 defeat at the hands of 33rd ranked team Snub Nose 38 in their WCQ Group 5 match.

Taking questions from the media, questioning the teams chances for qualifications into the finals in their first attempt, Vilkauos said:

"Yes, sitting here now, I can tell you I am absolutely distraught. We really controlled the ball well all day. We put in a quality performance and we're unlucky not to go ahead on the half hour after the linesman has waved Callum offside. I haven't seen the tape of it but it looked like a close one. I think the first match against the Clannies was a wake up call to our guys. They went into that match not knowing what to expect, and they got just that, what they didn't expect. I could sense going into this game that they had a different aire about them, and it showed on the pitch. To lose the game in the 85th minute on a set piece against the run of play, it's just heartbreaking for all the guys, but I know that they will take confidence out of this game, and will be determined to even the score in the return leg"


When asked about the performance of his players:

"Callum was absolutely brilliant up front all day. I think he and Santo Kecker are really forming a great understanding of each other, and that could prove extrememly valuable to us as the tournament progresses. Santo has done an excellent job for us as captain so far and his performances on the pitch have been just as exciting. I was a bit worried he might lose some confidence after being a bit frustrated by the TLC defenders last time out, but his professionalism showed through and he was really my man of the match today. Nigel has picked up a bit of a knock on the hour and I wanted to take him off right away to prevent making things worse. He's back with the physio right now trying to determine the extent of his injury, but it is his right ankle being looked at now."

When asked to describe the games turning point:

"Well I think it's pretty obvious, Christian has gone and outsmarted himself on the ball, then got a bit anxious to make up for it. I think on any other day he would have come out of it fine, But I think the crowd has persuaded the ref to award the free kick so late in the game. If Dogs can hold on to that ball next time instead of knocking himself upside the head with it, He might notice Callum and Mumzy picking flowers in the box waiting for him to cross it in, then we might be looking at a bit of a reversal in the scoreline. But the lads they won't give up, they know they've done well, and they will be going into the next few games with not only confidence, but a bit of experience against good sides to back it up. I think they will be very dissapointed not to get a win in the next match, after coming so close against the group leaders today, but we'll have to wait until then to see."

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Snub Nose 38 1 - 0 Vilita Jungle Cats
Malicious (85)
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Group 5
Pts W D L GF:GA GD
1. Snub Nose 38 6 2 0 0 5: 0 5
2. Lovisa 6 2 0 0 5: 1 4
3. Warnocks Wizards 4 1 1 0 1: 0 1
4. Dance 2 Revolution 4 1 1 0 1: 0 1
5. The Lowland Clans 3 1 0 1 4: 1 3
6. The Belmore Family 3 1 0 1 1: 1 0
7. Aserjin 1 0 1 1 0: 1 -1
8. Lovebug 1 0 1 1 0: 4 -4
9. Compound Interest 0 0 0 2 1: 5 -4
10. Vilita 0 0 0 2 0: 5 -5
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Match Photos Courtesy SN38 TV

http://www.dirt-racing.com/3wide/sites/ao/vl1.jpghttp://www.dirt-racing.com/3wide/sites/ao/sn1.jpg
Colony of Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) Goalkeeper Massimo Corsi is consoled by Assistant Coach Birken Lilles following a late defeat at Snub Nose 38 .... Snub Nose 38 Player Malicious celebrates with teamate Arsin (L) after scoring the game winning freekick in a WCQ Group 5 match against the Colony of Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita)
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The Colony of Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) Jungle Cats will be looking to qualify for the World Cup finals in their first attempt after only recently being recognized by the World Governing Body. The Jungle Cats are currently undefeated in the last 6 Atlantian Oceania (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_region/region=atlantian_oceania) Regional championships, and look poised to add to that total in the upcoming Atlantian Oceania (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_region/region=atlantian_oceania) Olympic games. Their squad will consist of mostly young stars from the National league, with a few experienced veterans, from the days before baseball was outlawed in the Nation, to guide them on their way to Glory.
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Total n Utter Insanity
23-03-2004, 09:49
TnUI celebrate 125th game with another brilliant victory, despite not having superstar Belless on team

See above.

Meanwhile...

IQ: ...so do you accept your mission?

Belless: Yes...what was it again?

IQ: Here, it's all written down on this card, memorise it then destroy it. From now on you will be called James Belless, double 0 hell.
Liverpool England
23-03-2004, 11:04
The World Cup Update - Group 9 - Liverpool England

Liverpool England are sitting third in the table in the last qualifying spot behind Eauz and twice-winners Europa Brittania, with two teady performances against Just an egg (2-0) and Gormith (2-1).

(OOC - Hosts, Just an egg, Gormith, sorry for lack of RPs, am on a tight schedule. Will RP third match onwards)
Liverpool England
23-03-2004, 11:25
[shameless plug]u21 Signups... http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?p=2934757#2934757[/shameless plug]
Tadjikistan
23-03-2004, 11:59
Tadjik team loses with only one goal from East Spaam

After the defeat against Eauz the Tadjik team had to perform better, the second match had to be better but noone expected a win since the opponent is East Spaam, one of the higher ranked teams. Coach Isserson none the less promised to fight for every chance and so they did.
Already in the 4th minute Luchinsky made a first shot at the East Spaam goal but it was saved by their goelkeeper, Zhukov and Cherniakhovsky bot made their atempts at scoring during the first half of the match but failed. In the second half the coach put Terekhin on to replace Christyakov, an offensive midfielder for a defensive one resulting in several chances but no goals. In the 77th minute the East Spaam attackers found a hole in the Tadjik defense and they scored the only goal of the match. Although the team got defeated, the coach was still happy to see his team fight for every inch.
With the Tadjik team up and running it is expected that Tadjikistan will secure atleast one point in our next match against Intelligent Madness, an expectation TFA president Frunze wasnt worried about at all "The winners of all..." he said "...are these two - time and patience". Lets just hope the fans dont run out of patience.
Halfassedstates
23-03-2004, 12:46
Sowhatsville News

Another struttering start for Halfassed!

After once again making the later stages of the cup, the Halfassed side came down to earth with a bump at the weekend, losing 2-0 in the Commonwealth Stadium to Aquilla.

Hurricanes coach Jarvis Smith pulled no surprises in his squad selection, with the same group of players charged with getting back to the finals yet again. He did make a slight change though, when he opted for a 4-3-3 formation as opposed to the 4-4-2 he normally used.

The game was a non-event in many ways, little in the form of chances for either side. Indeed the game seemed to be heading for a unremarkable 0-0 draw when Mngrstl Rchzdlbdddhnckltn scored with just a few minutes left. In a despirate attempt to rescue a point, Halfassed launched everyone forward. A quick counter by the Aquillians left Jennung stranded, and the substitute Marks was the only Hurricane sprinting back. As Mngrstl Rchzdlbdddhnckltn shot, Marks stretched to block the effort, but only succeeded in diverting beyond the reach of Jennung for the second.

Last nights game was a much better result.
The Hurricanes came out determined to make up for the defeat against newcomers Hawcoat. Smith stuck with the 4-3-3 formation, and it paid dividends.

Shots peppered the Hawcoat goal, and but for some top class goalkeeping, it would have been over within 20 minutes. As it was, it took until five minutes into the second half, before Sherwood combined with Gregg to put Carl Smith in for his first ever international goal. A blistering strike from the edge of the box that the keeper could do nothing about.

Twenty minutes later, the game was finally put beyond Hawcoats reach, as Sherwood latched on to Soap's through ball and chipped the advancing keeper for an exquisite second.

Final score 2-0

Next up for the Hurricanes is an away trip to early group pacesetters Nikea. Matches between the two sides have always been close (2-0 and 2-2 in WC9 qualifying, 1-2WC10) I would expect this to be no different.
Eauz
23-03-2004, 13:21
Don’t Be Fooled By Strong Start

Les Bleus travelled to Intelligent Madness looking as strong as the first round match. Coming off a 4 – 0 home win; Les Bleus were still fired up about the strong win. The coach said before the game that they had a closed meeting about this cup, before going out to play.

The First half saw a very strong Eauz team, with the first goal coming at the 20th minute against the weak Madness defence. The second goal resulted from a penalty kick during the 25th minute. And the final one of the half came at the 37th minute. Joseuf scored twice in the game. The Goalkeeper, Yeuseuv was not challenged with most of the game being played in the Madness zone. The second half stayed the same, with most of the play in the Madness zone, and a final goal coming at the 79th minute. The game finished in a 4 – 0 win against Intelligent Madness, and winning the first two matches of the qualifying round.

After the game though, the coach had a few things to say about his team’s good start.
“I am impressed at our team for coming out and winning the first two matches 4 – 0 and 4 – 0. But I don’t think we have been challenged yet. The first two teams have been new teams, and for an experienced team like us, we better win 4 – 0 against these teams.” He would go on to say that our real challenged is in match 3 and match 5 when they play against Group 8 favourites.

The next match will come at home against Liverpool England, a very experienced team. Les Bleus though, have met up with Liverpool England before in The Eagle Cup where Les Bleus beat them 3 – 1. Look for a closer match than the last few matches, possibly with Les Bleus coming out on top.

Prediction: 3 – 2 win for Les Bleus

Round 1: Tadjikistan @ Eauz W 0 - 4
Round 2: Eauz @ Intelligent Madness W 4 - 0
Round 3: Liverpool England @ Eauz
Round 4: Eauz @ Zephyrs
Round 5: Europa Brittania @ Eauz
Round 6: Eauz @ The Redavic Union
Round 7: Just an egg @ Eauz
Round 8: Eauz @ Gormith
Round 9: East Spaam@ Eauz
Round 10: Eauz @ Tadjikistan
Round 11: Intelligent Madness @ Eauz
Round 12: Eauz @ Liverpool England
Round 13: Zephyrs @ Eauz
Round 14: Eauz @ Europa Brittania
Round 15: The Redavic Union @ Eauz
Round 16: Eauz @ Just an Egg
Round 17: Gormith @ Eauz
Round 18: East Spaam @ Eauz

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Group 8
Pts W D L GF:GA GD
1. Eauz 6 2 0 0 8: 0 8
2. Europa Brittania 6 2 0 0 6: 1 5
3. Liverpool England 6 2 0 0 4: 1 3
4. The Redavic Union 3 1 0 1 3: 3 0
5. East Spaam 3 1 0 1 1: 3 -2
6. Intelligent Madness 3 1 0 1 2: 5 -3
7. Zephyrs 1 0 1 1 1: 3 -2
8. Just an egg 1 0 1 1 1: 3 -2
9. Gormith 0 0 0 2 2: 4 -2
10. Tadjikistan 0 0 0 2 0: 5 -5
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Snub Nose 38
23-03-2004, 14:55
(opening day match report once i'm sure who it was against -- also featuring new national team coach!)
Scuttlebutt - Morning Edition

No More Bi Kikere to Kick Around?
Sten Remington Grey

ASPN sports news carried a short "piece" this morning to the effect that the government of Tanah Burung will be announcing a new coach for their national side, the Crocodiles. As soon as the piece aired, the Snub Nose 38 stock market dipped 38%. The nation took to the streets in protest, chanting, "We want Bi Kikere! We want Bi Kikere!"

What is the world coming too? What of time honored rivalries? What of terse statements in the famous gravely voice of Bi?

What of raspberries?

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ooc: :wink: - bring on the new coach - we shall eviscerate...him?...her? 8)
The Eagles Nest
23-03-2004, 15:34
Eagle's Nest Gives Formal Apology

Fired Intern Cause of Troubles

Coach Aefnen released the following statement:

"It is with deep regret that we have caused any distress to Holy India Tea Bag on the misconstruement of his name. One of the interns that our university system sent us was working on the initial papers and left out India. He was fired the next day due to inappropriate behavior on a copy machine and no one caught the mistake. If Holy India Tea Bag after this Cup wishes to play for the Nest or one of our domestic teams, we invite his agent to contact us."

In other news the Nest beat Mordecei 1-0 in their home opener. Expect a full match recap later today.
Snub Nose 38
23-03-2004, 16:41
Noticing that it seems awfully quite over the border in Runaway Moose, the Minister of Justice and Real Estate sends an emissary to determine the cause.

The emissary, who the Minister calls "Steve" (no reason - he just happened to watch "To Have and Have Not" the other night), arrives in Runaway Moose to...silence. It seems the place is deserted.

"Steve" (who's real name is Emerson Lake - he's a little musically inclined), in his investigations stumbles upon the following note. Literally - the note itself is a scroll, which appears to have rolled off a small table in the attrium of the Runaway Moose Central Library - and "Steve" stumbled over it.

It reads:

"Gone to Texas to check out Grad School possibilities. Back soon"

"Steve", believing this to be some sort of encrypted message, departs post haste for the Frost-Free Borderlands of Snub Nose 38 with the intent of sharing the missive with both the Minister of Justice and Real Estate, and the Minister of Super Secret Sleuthery.

*ta da*

:wink:
23-03-2004, 17:15
TIMWAY MEDIOCRE IN FIRST TWO GAMES

Timway's squad produced one win and one draw in the first two games, putting them in fourth place in Group 6. Group 6 is considered very dangerous fo the Timway side, which is seeded second. The group has five teams seeded 44th or better, which, when coupled with Timway's penchant for not holding seed, reeks of another qualifying disappointment for the Tigers, who were semifinalists in WC9 and advanced to the round of 16 in WC12. Mr Tumbleweed has personally decreed that the coach would be fired and then set aflame if the team fails to advance to cup proper.
Lennon Marx
23-03-2004, 17:23
Weegies stroll to top of Group 6- Easy win over Lennon Marx
With all the Rodcliffe and Cartine Springs players unavailable for the match as a result of the LMFA Cup Final being staged the day before and Alex Dunn missing as a result of his calf strain, and McGuire missing the first of two matches as a result of his ankle problem in the previous match, Lennon Marx were missing 9 players from their squad, Patrick Beck, Martin Clayton, Mark Conway, Peter Sheahan, Andrew Yang and John Arles all claiming places in the team for this match. As a result of all these changes, the team never really gelled and were lackustre compared to their previous match against Giant Zucchini, losing 2-0 and never appearing to be in the game. Beck and Clayton in particular had their fair share of trouble, an errant back pass from the former gifting the first goal in under 5 minutes. From this point on, the Weegies dominated proceedings, to the point that Hasan Sheikh only touched the ball four times in the entire match, and one of those was an off the line clearance. The lack of service, plus a left defender playing on the right side of midfield meant that the ball only progressed down the left side, which appeared the side most easily defendable by The Weegies team.

Following the match, 3 of the Lennon Marx coaching staff were arrested apparantly for doping offences during a nation Under 21 tournament. The staff members were immediately sacked and their replacements will be made public when the FA meets on the first Tuesday of next month.
Svecia
23-03-2004, 17:42
VILÄMNA DAGENS NYHETER

VAN MEER DROPS THE BALL
Flub by the Svecian goal keeper gives Staglag 5 the win
Onsdag, 23 Mars 2004

STAGLAG 5 - A full moon was out last night in Staglag. Nothing else could explain how keeper Piet van Meer fumbled an easy corner kick allowing the winning goal to be scored.

Svecia and Staglag5 were deadlocked at 1-1 going into the last 15 minutes of the match. Both teams had given it their all. Svecia had opened the scoring at Staglag's home field in the 49th minute when Francisco Carati broke past the Staglag defense to pick up a throughball. Staglag answered, cheered on by the home crowd, with a 23 yard blast by the striker in the 54th minute.

Both sides traded blows through the 75 minute. That was until van Meer dropped the ball.

Van Meer took an incredible point blank shot, which he punched over the bar in an incredible save, to set up the winning corner. A loud buzz went through the crowd after the save. But it was an even louder roar that went up less than a minute later.

The ball was lobbed into the middle of the box off the corner and van Meer went up to punch it out. Somehow though, whether it was the lights, or the full moon which got in his eyes, or he just flat out misjudged the flight, he missed the ball.

Completely missed the ball.

Needless to say, the Staglag squad didn't miss the ball as it was headed into the open net.

"I dont know what went wrong." Van Meer said after the game. "It just didnt hit my hand."

Obviously.

Svecia will hope to put that match behind them as they travel through the rest of qualifying.

The Lightning's next home game has already been sold out, but will be aired on SBS Chanel 16.
Snub Nose 38
23-03-2004, 18:05
*two robed figures slip quietly through the door, which we note is opened only a sliver. it is dark – a moonless night, no lights on inside the building, and of the two streetlights on this block the nearer doesn’t seem to be working. the door almost seems to shut itself, sealing without sound. after a moment, a small torch is flicked on. the nearer of the two figures struggles with the clasps and ties of the robes it is wearing. the other, in a burgundy robe and midnight blue hooded cape, slips the hood off and steps over to the first figure, deftly unclasping, untying, and unbuttoning it’s robe. as that figure slips off the dusty, sandy robe and lets it fall to the floor, the second figure reaches into an inside pocket of it’s cape and pulls out…a decrepit, dusty, dilapidated, broken, worn and torn – rubber chicken. it’s…well, of course! it’s margaret! and isn’t that the minister of athletics, olympics, and alcoholic beverages? the one spilling the “38 special” beer he’s holding onto the carpet?*

- You’re spilling your beer – again – bozo.
- And you’re being rude – again.
- And you say that without tilting the can up straight to stop the spilling.
- Oh…yes…of course.
- Just wipe it up.
- Where’s the butler?
- Butler? This isn’t the Penthouse, pal. We haven’t got that far yet.
- Blast. Well, won’t it just dry on its’ own?
- Just wipe it up.
- But tell me…if the Hooligans won there first two matches, why haven’t we moved up to the Penthouse Office Suite, Sweet?
- Don’t even start! Look, there are several reasons.
- Which you will, no doubt, expound upon.
- Another wise crack and I’ll ex-pound upon you.
- urk…
- Well, then. Reason one – they won two matches, all right – but there’s still a LONG way to go before they qualify.
- But…
- Reason two – the current Hooligans are ghosts of past Hooligans – and Chief Academician Onestone isn’t sure they’ll hold together for the whole tournament.
- Albert said…
- Reason three – so far, we are only loosely related to the side. They are victorious, Ben and Eileen are victorious, we are on the far edge of that victory – and need to become a little more closely associated with the side and it’s victories.
- Well…
- Which we should be able to accomplish now that we’re back here in the Ministry of Athletics, Olympics, and Alcoholic Beverages. Speaking of which – where did you get that beer?
- Over there in the cooler by the door. I picked one up as we came in.
- You could see that in the dark?
- I sensed it.
- Of course you did. You have no sense, but can sense anything remotely alcoholic that’s within ten meters.
- Twelve meters.
- My point exactly.
- Say, are the Hooligans likely to win the cuppy thing this time?
- “Cuppy thing”…as the Minister of Athletics, Olympics, and Alcoholic Beverages, don’t you think you should learn a little something about sports in general, and football in specific?
- Not necessary. The salary’s the same whether I understand what they’re doing when they’re running around out there on that field or not.
- I’m about to hit you.
- Again?
- Look, they beat Lovebug 4 to 0 on matchday one, and now they’ve beaten Vilita 1 to 0 on the second matchday – but these are two sides who have little or no experience in football at this level.
- So?
- So, when they’ve played against someone who does have experience, a veteran of World Cup tournaments, like Warnocks Wizards or The Belmore Family or The Lowland Clans – well, then ask me about their chances to win the World Cup.
- The “World Cup” – is that what they call the Cuppy Thing?
- I’m going to give you a 5 second head start, and then I’m going to hurt you.
- Seriously, Margaret…
- One…
- You wouldn’t
- Two…

*the minister knows what the better part of valor is, and discretely (and quite rapidly) leaves. we missed supper, and there’s a rather nice restaurant a few blocks away that’s always opened late, so we also take our leave*

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Group 5
Pts W D L GF:GA GD
1. Snub Nose 38 6 2 0 0 5: 0 5
2. Lovisa 6 2 0 0 5: 1 4
3. Warnocks Wizards 4 1 1 0 1: 0 1
4. Dance 2 Revolution 4 1 1 0 1: 0 1
5. The Lowland Clans 3 1 0 1 4: 1 3
6. The Belmore Family 3 1 0 1 1: 1 0
7. Aserjin 1 0 1 1 0: 1 -1
8. Lovebug 1 0 1 1 0: 4 -4
9. Compound Interest 0 0 0 2 1: 5 -4
10. Vilita 0 0 0 2 0: 5 -5
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Stalag 5
23-03-2004, 18:10
@Svecia, you were a little bit faster, this is my version of the story

Wahrheit
The only truth

Stalag 5 beats brave Svecians

Headquarter It was one of the best and most exciting matches the Graveyard had ever seen, when Stalag 5 met Svecia last night. Both teams did not show any respect and were attacking from the very beginning. But both defensive lines were well organized and chances were rare during first halftime. Two headers by Heim were easily saved by Svecian goalkeeper van Meer, on the other side Carati and von der Rein were not very successful with some long distance shots. Nevertheless it was an exciting match that became even more exciting during second half.
Heim scored second time in WC XIII when Lunge Ferdi crosses and Heim's diving header became unreachable for van Meer after 53 minutes. But Svecia did not give up. A draw at the Yard would have been like a win, their pressure on Schulz' goal became stronger and stronger. Finally it was Viernes, who broke through on the right wing and ran onto the Stalag 5 goal, noticing unmarked Carati at the spot, whose fierce shot almost went through the net in 75th minute. But still 15 minutes were to go.
There was just one way to go for Stalag 5: right on to van Meer's goal. Svecia almost didn't have time to breath. Again and again the attacks rolled on. In 89th minute Fussballgott Simon showed all his skill, dribbled past Kristiansand and Mayha, then he lifted the ball over van Meer, who tried evrything he could to save Svecia a draw, but it was not enough. Stalag 5 went home as winner and we can find them now at the top of the table. But Coach Platzek stayed cool: "We just won two home matches, unluckily we have to play at Kingsford, Svecia and Tanah Burung after we met them at home. So everthing can be turned after matchday 9. If we want to qualifiy, a win at Skipdonia is a must."

Final Scoring:
STALAG_5 2
Heim (53rd)
Simon (89th)
SVECIA 1
Carati (75th)

Here are all results from Group 1:
Alpha Commune 0 Tanah Burung 2
Kingsford 2 Raptor Claw 0
Melmond 1 Skipdonia 0
Ravenspire 2 BSE Free Bovines 0
Stalag 5 2 Svecia 1

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* * * * * * * * * * * * * * *Pts W* D* L GF:GA GD
1.* * Stalag 5* * * * * * * * 6* 2* 0* 0* 4: 1* 3
2.* * Tanah Burung* * * * * * 6* 2* 0* 0* 4: 1* 3
3.* * Svecia* * * * * * * * * 3* 1* 0* 1* 5: 2* 3
4.* * Ravenspire* * * * * * * 3* 1* 0* 1* 3: 2* 1
5.* * Skipdonia* * * * * * * *3* 1* 0* 1* 2: 1* 1
6.* * Kingsford* * * * * * * *3* 1* 0* 1* 2: 2* 0
7.* * Melmond* * * * * * * * *3* 1* 0* 1* 1: 4 -3
8.* * Raptor Claw* * * * * * *1* 0* 1* 1* 2: 4 -2
9.* * BSE Free Bovines* * * * 1* 0* 1* 1* 2: 4 -2
10.* *Alpha Commune* * * * * *0* 0* 0* 2* 0: 4 -4
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H Kingsford 2:0
H Svecia 2:1
A Skipdonia
H Tanah Burung
A BSE Free Bovines
H Raptor Claw
A Ravenspire
H Alpha Commune
A Melmond
A Kingsford
A Svecia
H Skipdonia
A Tanah Burung
H BSE Free Bovines
A Raptor Claw
H Ravenspire
A Alpha Commune
H Melmond
Stalag 5
23-03-2004, 18:11
He looked at his doubleposting and fell asleep.
Stalag 5
23-03-2004, 18:11
Then he had a dream: A tripple posting!!!
Stalag 5
23-03-2004, 19:05
Mattigool Sports

Peaceful Anti-Nazis suffered defeat

(Goolsund) In their first home match of WC XIII the Gools had no problems to beat Anti-Nazis. From the beginning the Gools were attacking, while counterattacks by the Anti-Nazis did not exist. Man of match Simen Sokol had the first chance after 7 minutes, but his shot from 25 meters just hit the side netting. Anti-Nazis were more than defensive and let the Gools' strikers not very much space. But after 39 minutes Kristensen's shot from an tight angle found its way right into the Anti-Nazi goal. Jonny Sokol scored after 58 minutes, when his brother Simen sent a wonderful pass right through the AN defense and found Jonny's head. Youngster Rune Kristensen made his debut, when substituting light injured Simen Sokol after 75 minutes. This win was a must for the Gools who now look forward to meet Mordecai, where everything but a win would be a disappointment.

Final Scoring
MATTIGOOL 2
A. Kristensen (39th)
J. Sokol (58th)
ANTI-NAZIS 0

All results from Group 4
Commerce Heights 1 Formula One Racing 0
Fortuna Prospera 0 Vozvyshennost 1
Gleam Street 0 Gesamtkuntswerk 3
Mattigool 2 Anti-Nazis 0
The Eagles Nest 1 Mordecei 0


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* * * * * * * * * * * * * * *Pts W* D* L GF:GA GD
1.* * Gesamtkuntswerk* * * * *6* 2* 0* 0* 4: 0* 4
2.* * The Eagles Nest* * * * *6* 2* 0* 0* 3: 0* 3
3.* * Vozvyshennost* * * * * *6* 2* 0* 0* 2: 0* 2
4.* * Mattigool* * * * * * * *3* 1* 0* 1* 2: 1* 1
5.* * Anti-Nazis* * * * * * * 3* 1* 0* 1* 2: 2* 0
6.* * Commerce Heights* * * * 3* 1* 0* 1* 1: 1* 0
7.* * Formula One Racing* * * 3* 1* 0* 1* 1: 1* 0
8.* * Fortuna Prospera* * * * 0* 0* 0* 2* 0: 2 -2
9.* * Mordecei* * * * * * * * 0* 0* 0* 2* 0: 3 -3
10.* *Gleam Street* * * * * * 0* 0* 0* 2* 0: 5 -5
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A Vozvyshennost 0:1
H Anti-Nazis 2:0
A Mordecei
A The Eagles Nest
H Fortuna Prospera
A Commerce Heights
H Gleam Street
A Gesamtkuntswerk
H Formula One Racing
H Vozvyshennost
A Anti-Nazis
H Mordecei
H The Eagles Nest
A Fortuna Prospera
H Commerce Heights
A Gleam Street
H Gesamtkuntswerk
A Formula One Racing
Vilita
23-03-2004, 19:48
Vilkauos announces Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) squad changes

Colony of Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) Coach Helmut Vilkauos today spoke at a press conference outside the capital city of Lopinka.

Addressing the media on the status of theVilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) squad for the upcoming World Cup XIII Qualifying Group 5 matches, Vilkauos said:

"As you may know, Nigel's come off and it now looks as if he will be out of action for a few days more than we'd have liked, so he will be missing the match against Warnocks Wizards. I decided, due to Nigel's absence, to give Jimmy Vella a start up front, he's been on fire for the Marine side during the club season, and By having fellow Mariners Jonny Stott out wide and Alex in the middle I think they will be better able to link up with Jimmy than they might with Germán. Danilo has caught food poisoning last night and doesn't really look the part right now, so we all felt it best to go with the experience of Giacomo on the left, Danilo will be on the bench if we need him."

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The Colony of Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) Jungle Cats will be looking to qualify for the World Cup finals in their first attempt after only recently being recognized by the World Governing Body. The Jungle Cats are currently undefeated in the last 6 Atlantian Oceania (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_region/region=atlantian_oceania) Regional championships, and look poised to add to that total in the upcoming Atlantian Oceania (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_region/region=atlantian_oceania) Olympic games. Their squad will consist of mostly young stars from the National league, with a few experienced veterans, from the days before baseball was outlawed in the Nation, to guide them on their way to Glory.
Eauz
23-03-2004, 20:10
Crowds expected to hit record high

Stade D'Eauz

http://www.worldstadiums.com/stadium_pictures/europe/france/ile_de_france/saint_denis1.jpg

Le Stade D'Eauz which seats 80,000 people is expected to be exceeding the the limit of people with over 83,000 people expected to attend the match, and many more throughout Eauz, to watch Liverpool England play Les Bleus. Many fans were asked about this record high attendence, and many replied, that they just wanted to see a team like Liverpool England play. Others said, they wanted to see Les Bleus take down a high ranked team and prove they are going to do well this time in the Qualifying round. One will have to wait till tonight though, to see how these two teams fair.
Melmond
23-03-2004, 21:14
GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL!!!!!
First Ever Goal and Victory for Melmond in World Competition
By Henry Kalangalangalang of the Melmond City Herald

MELMOND CITY, MELMOND – It was fever pitch at the frozen pitch of historic Farmer’s Field. An overcast wintry day and a biting wind chill was there to greet the visiting Skipdonians along with 35,000 rabid Melmondians hardily dressed in warm clothing with green foam pitchfork hands, giant Melmond flag, and some brave/idiotic souls topless clothed only by green body paint. It’s as if the olde stadium had a consciousness of its own, knowing that such a small field was never meant for such spectacle, however indulging in it anyway. The Fearless Farmers gave the crowd as well as the stadium much more to indulge in…victory.
Despite the 1-nil score, the match was far more lopsided in Melmond’s favor. It was the inverse of the Svecia game, where the Fearless Farmers had an offensive drought and had to deal with an offensive deluge on defense. This time around, it was the Fearless Farmers crop-dusting the Skipdonian defense with shots. However, there was one big problem with the Melmondian offense; they couldn’t hit…well…the broadside of a barn. Many blown chances abound as a Cristina Antunez pass completely caught the Skipdonian goalkeeper as well as Melmondian striker Benjamin Leeb of guard. Other Leeb shots throughout the first half: wide left, over the bar, and the biggest heartbreaker….hitting the goal post. It was nil-nil at the half.
In the second half, the Skipdonian offense seemed to come alive for a short while as their striker Ace Cooper was able to get off a couple shots. However, they were easily handled by veteran goalkeeper Cory Yankovic. The sky came alive as well….snow was falling. The flurries gain applause. After a long ball attempt by Skipdonia called off-sides, fans cheered even more as Melmond City Blues players David Bixler and Taxt were called on to substitute captain Martin Goodwin and the inaccurate Benjamin Leeb. On an opportune throw in after the call, Yankovic caught the Skipdonian midfield napping and found the wide open and speedy Camui Arai who in turn found Taxt who attempted a hard strike which ricocheted of the fingertips of the Skipdonian goalkeeper.
On the corner kick, Jonsi Torrini booted a masterful corner, David Bixler was able to get in the way of a Skipdonian defender and Chris Owen was able to head it past the goal keeper. The goal raptures the crowd and the Fearless Farmers as Chris Owen erupts into doing snow angels on the pitch as the crowd sings The Flaming Lips’ “Turn It On,” the unofficial theme of the team. Melmond scores its first ever goal at the 67th minute and later notches it’s first ever victory.
After the game, Chris Owen, still overcome by emotion was asked about the goal, “It just felt as if I have made my highest jump ever and I was floating for seconds, I put my head on the ball and it went in…now let me just savor this moment!” However, Manager Felix Coostatlwak, happy about the victory, thought that the game should have been a wider margin, “Skipdonia is not that good, and at our home field and the way we dominated possession of the ball we should have scored more, If we play like that against Tanah Burung, we will get our behinds handed to us again.”

Goals
Owen, MEL 67th

Cards
None

Standings

Other Group 1 Results
Alpha Commune 0 – Tanah Burung 2
Kingsford 2 – Raptor Claw 0
Ravenspire 2 – BSE Free Bovines 0
Stalag 5 2 – Svecia 1

Group 1
Pts W D L GF:GA GD
1. Stalag 5 6 2 0 0 4: 1 3
2. Tanah Burung 6 2 0 0 4: 1 3
3. Svecia 3 1 0 1 5: 2 3
4. Ravenspire 3 1 0 1 3: 2 1
5. Skipdonia 3 1 0 1 2: 1 1
6. Kingsford 3 1 0 1 2: 2 0
7. Melmond 3 1 0 1 1: 4 -3
8. Raptor Claw 1 0 1 1 2: 4 -2
9. BSE Free Bovines 1 0 1 1 2: 4 -2
10. Alpha Commune 0 0 0 2 0: 4 -4

Melmond Team Stats
Goals: Chris Owen (1)

Melmond National Team Schedule

@ Svecia L 4-0
v Skipdonia (Farmers Field, Melmond City) W 1-0
@ Tanah Burung
v BSE Free Bovines (Lifedonations Stadium, Morales)
@ Raptor Claw
v Ravenspire (Microcosm Stadium, Aldi)
@ Alpha Commune
@ Kingsford
v Stalag 5 (Walladome, Acosta)
v Svecia (Unne Sports Temple, Unne)
@ Skipdonia
v Tanah Burung (Xpress Counsel Field, Cali)
@ BSE Free Bovines
v Raptor Claw (Woocat Books Ballpark, O’Connor)
@ Ravenspire
v Alpha Commune (MPNK Stadium, Faasen)
v Kingsford (TBA)
@ Stalag 5

Next Game
at Tanah Burung

Once again, another road game against another World Cup qualifier from last year. However, the Crocodiles of Tanah Burung are ranked much higher than the Svecia team who slaughtered the Fearless Farmers 4-nil. Tanah Burung is a strange nation where anarcho-socialist policies actually seem to work. Both countries are familiar with each others politics. Football wise, Tanah Burung seems to be having a slow start despite winning their first two games. They just seem to be picking up now. Melmond is finally getting some momentum of their own after their first ever win. The Fearless Farmers would be greatly satisfied with a draw and if they win, expect nothing short of an extemporaneous dance routine from the whole team. Felix Coostatlwak is keeping the starting lineup the same as the last two games.

GK- Cory Yankovic
D- Jonsi Torrini
D- Sergio Ortiz
D- Paul “Edgy” Shields
D- Nina Steen
M- Martin Goodwin
M- Critandi Unne
M- Camui Arai
M- Cristina Antunez
F- Chris Owen
F- Benjamin Leeb

For tickets to Tanah Burung and the games call Therewegoes Travel Agency at 3-18-357-9009. Tanah Burung is a rather warm country and a nice change from the cold Svecia and the cold Melmond City winter. However, it is suggested that one not go swimming unless armed with pitchforks to jam in the crocodile’s mouth.
Compound interest
23-03-2004, 21:20
After seeing the CINST (compound interst national soccer team) lose again, the compounded fans #355735-G and #967084-L, both not wealthy enough to afford a 'real' name, talked about the match.

G: They won't win, I can tell you!
L: What you mean? They can't lose always!
G: they played properly in the Eagles Cup, but now they play absolutely horrbile! It can't be true!
L: This isn't a cup for substitutes which couldn't even play in the Cup of Harmony, this is the real one!
G: I know, but listen to my theory before making fun of me!
L: A theory, go ahead!
G: Do you know how the CIFA stocks dropped in the last weeks?
L: CIFA? The national football association?
G: Yes.
L: I didn't even know that it is on the stock echange.
G: In case you forgot, this is The Incorporated States of Compound Interest. Everything can be traded here!
L: Okay, the shares dropped, so what? The Compounded were bad, conceding 4 goals...
G: That was planned, now when the shares are cheap, the CIFA owners can get new stocks quite easily, everyone wants to sell.
L: Of course. Who should want to buy now?
G: Now, think a bit further: After the owners increased their number of shares, the good players will play again or will again play well, then the stock prize will skyrocket, the owners will sell and make a high profit!
L: Your idea is nothing but crazy, sorry!

(the second, G has left, L phones to his bank and orders CIFA stocks)
The Belmore Family
23-03-2004, 21:30
Belmorians lose out to the Undead

The Belmorian National Side was disgraced last night as they lost out to a nation that no longer exists. The Warnocks Wizard Vampires (a collection of the Undead from the original WW) totally outclassed TBF, in a score which flattered our side.

For the first 10 minutes, the sides were pretty well matched. A lot of midfield play gave only 1 or 2 chances, with Ajay Lal blasting the ball just over on a first time volley for the Belmorians best chance. At the other end, Vampire 11 came close with a low shot into the corner which ricocheted of the post.

But after the first 10 minutes, the game became much more 1 sided. The Vampires found their form and started a roll. The game was played out, mostly in our half, embarrassing the Belmorians. After 27 minutes the vampires got their break through when Vampire 9’s corner was nicely headed in by vampire 8. But after this disappointment, Oliver Gadd came alive. His ferocious saves and command of the goal kept the score at 1-0 as the teams walked into the break.

After the break Alan Belmore made some tactical changes. He took Will Edwards off for Thomas Wickersham; Alan Belmore came off for Peter Edwarde and Lucas Birrel-Gray came off for Ben Calshaw. But these changes didn’t alter anything; Warnocks Wizards were still on top. Despite the vampires many attacks, and thanks to some stunning defending from Robin Aggleton and Oliver Gadd keeping up his form, the score did not increase and after 90 minutes, we managed to scrape a 1-0 loss. Hopefully this will not be our form with this new team.

FINAL SCORE

WARNOCKS WIZARDS 2

THE BELMORE FAMILY 0
Bedistan
23-03-2004, 23:11
Amanda: And welcome back to...um...what's that word...oh, exciting World Cup 13 qualifying action. Thanks, Chuck. We are eighty-three minutes into the match, and we still have no score in this match between the Bedistan Lions and the Iansisle Ians.

Chuck: I swear, it seems like Lewis is using some kind of 8-1-1 out there. Neither team has done a damn thing! I honestly can't believe I'm still awake.

Amanda: ...

Chuck: Apparently, the same cannot be said for Amanda here. I'll spare her the injustice of having to watch the rest of this. Let's see...Palin passes to Heidelberg, who sends it back to Kucharski. And...she loses it. But Jen Matz picks it back up. She plays it up to Roose, he heads it on to Neighbors. Holy cow, she's taking a shot! And it's -- offside. Bedistan would've gone up one-nil there, but no, Neighbors was up too far.

Amanda: zzzzzzzzzz...

Chuck: Right. And...oh, thank heaven, there's the whistle. So the Lions start off WC13 qualifiers with two draws. The final score in this one: Anti-Nazis* -- er, I mean Bedistan 0 - 0 Iansisle. That will leave the Lions in a disappointing sixth place in the group one-ninth of the way through.

Amanda: zzzzzzzzzz...

Chuck: Okay. Well, that about covers it then. I'm Chuck Mitchell, and the woman passed out on the floor beside me is Amanda Butt, and for BSTV and the Fillmore Motor Company, so long from Midway.

-----------------

Final score:
Bedistan 0
Iansisle 0

* Reference to a few Cups back, when Anti-Nazis kicked off qualification with six consecutive scoreless draws. I sincerely hope that doesn't happen to us here... ;)
Bedistan
23-03-2004, 23:13
If I had a dime for every time I said "damn the forums"... :P
Largent
24-03-2004, 01:11
OOC: sorry my internets been down. Give me a second to get a post up.

EDIT: Tell me if I missed one of your posts Aquilla, that is who I'm playing, I'm pretty sure at least.

IC: After a heart wrenching defeat the Largent Tigers exited back onto the feild redy for a fresh start. They knew if they could bring it to a 1-1 record they would be doing fine.

The lined up at the center and shook hands as the con was tossed. Aquilla would start with the ball. Johnston crtouched at the edge of the circle waiting for his much anticipated and not far fetched victory.
Brazillico
24-03-2004, 01:42
The Brazillico Advance

Better To Be Lucky Than Good
Putrid Perfromance Still Leaves Brazillico With Three Points

By Jake Tartare

The Brazillico Chili Bats had their worst performance in quite some time against Pablicosta yesterday. Coming out flatter than a coke sitting in the warm sun all afternoon, it was evident from the first whistle that the Brazillicans' heads just weren't in it.

Pablicosta controlled the pace of the game in the first half, desperately looking to collect their first points of the tournament and to wipe away memories of a 2-1 loss to Steve's Island. They attacked early and often, exploiting Brazillico's defense to create a wealth of quality scoring chances. Unfortunately for the Pablicostans, not all the Brazillicans were sleeping, as goalkeeper David Robinho was on his game and frustrated the opposing side time and time again. The score was 0-0 as the teams headed into the tunnel at the half.

The second half was a bit more entertaining than the first, mostly because both teams seemed to be ready to play in that one. Brazillico got its first quality chance in the 53rd Minute, when a silky smooth passing play foung Sandro Cannon open in front of net. Cannon unleashed a hard, low shot, but Fred Lingo was able to get a foot on it and deflect it wide of the net. The ensuing corner was cleared with ease by the Pablicostan defense.

The remainder of the half was rather stale, as both teams seemed to struggle to get the ball away from midfield. However, the Pablicostans cracked the Brazillicans' defense in the 82nd Minute, as Gonzalez Umbago Germmi Juninhio found Tim Hendrix with a terrific pass. Hendrix struck the ball with power on net, but Robinho was even to it, making his finest save of the match and catching it with an acrobatic dive to his right.

Afterwards, it was Brazillico's chance to threaten. Alex Cannon drew a foul from just outside the box in the 89th Minute, which gave Brazillico a free kick in a very promising position. What ensued after that has to be ranked as one of the most bizarre events in sporting history.

Tobias Cannon calmly trotted up to the ball and rocketed one towards net. Alex Cannon tried in vain to get out of the way of the powerful blast, having the ball deflect of his hip towards the far post. Afterwards, the ball made contact with a Pablicostan defender's knee, sending the ball towards the middle of the net. The sprawling Lingo extended his foot and caught the ball with the faintest of touches, deflecting it off the underbelly of the crossbar. The ball ricocheted forward, straight into the face of an unsuspecting Tom Maracana, bouncing off the noggin of the Brazillican midfielder and into the awning Pablicostan cage. Brazillico lead 1-0 with just seconds to go.

By the time both teams lined up to take the kickoff, the ball was dropped and the final whistle blew, marking the end to a boring match with a climatic denouement. The Brazillicans laughed and kidded with Tom Maracana as they jogged into the tunnel, the unlikely hero who stole them three points on the road.

"It was definately one of the most peculiar plays I've seen in all my years," said Dr. Horatio Cosmo after the match, "We can all have a good laugh at that one, but the fact remains that we are very lucky to walk out of here with three points. This kind of effort against Total n Utter Insanity just wont do."

"I didn't really see it to be honest," said a coy Tom Maracana in the locker room, "I guess I was just in the right place at the right time."

When trying to explain the Brazillican's poor performance during the match, Maracana became a bit more serious.

"In retrospect, we weren't really taking this game seriously," said Maracana. "We were looking forward to our match against TnUI and as a consequence, we almost lost this match. I think it's safe to say that we learned our lesson."

With this victory, Brazillico moves into a tie for first in the stacked Group 2. They will face their toughest challenge to date, facing a TnUI team which has been soaring through the rankings as of late. It's unknown whether the Insanians' best player, Belless will be in the line-up. However, Belless-less or not, Brazillico will have their hands full during their next match.
The Eagles Nest
24-03-2004, 02:27
Eagle's Nest Limps to 1-0 Win

Injuries Keep Scoring Low

A sunny day in the Eagle's Nest turned sour as it was announced that star forward Josh Adams would not be able to play the game against Mordecei due to the injury he received in the win over Gleam Street. It was expected that he would be able to play on Matchday 3. The loss of the star on the team rattled the Strike Birds' confidence and as a result no great chances were found in the first half, leaving the game tied at zero.
The fans at the Silver Flame Stadium were just stunned at what they had witnessed and the whispers of disbelief began in the crowd.

During halftime, an official press release concerning Holy India Tea Bag was released. Contact your press junket for details ((see last page))

The second half started out as the first, lackluster with neither team able to get anything going, until the handball by Mordecia defender #13 gave Mario Grotunia a chance to get the win which he shot left, the keeper guessed right and the Nest had a 1-0 lead which they clamped down to ensure the three points.

Mario Grotunia on the Penalty.

"We got lucky the ref saw the handball. I am not sure we would hav gotten the win if we hadn't gotten the penalty kick. We can play a lot better than this, but we played like garbage out there today. We were lucky."

Coach Aefnen on forward J. Adams.

"Well, I know I'll be glad when he gets back in play. His energy and creativity are critical to our ability to score and do well in this cup. We hope he'll be ready for next game. We hope."

Scoring

The Eagle Nest
M. Grotunia 85:15 PK (1)

Mordecei
None


Matchday 2 Recap

The Strike Birds' next opponent, Gesamtkuntswerk scored a group high 3 goals on Gleam Street to stay atop the leader board with the Nest and Vozyshennost with 6 points. The group has yet to see a tie in this qualifying campaign as all teams have won or lost so far. Tomorrow's game at Gesamtkuntswerk will kick off at 4:30 pm.


Commerce Heights 1 Formula One Racing 0
Fortuna Prospera 0 Vozvyshennost 1
Gleam Street 0 Gesamtkuntswerk 3
Mattigool 2 Anti-Nazis 0
The Eagles Nest 1 Mordecei 0

Group 4 Standings:
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Pos Team W D L F A GD Pts PP
1 Gesamtkuntswerk 2 0 0 4 0 4 6 54
2 The Eagle's Nest 2 0 0 3 0 3 6 54
3 Vozvyshennost 2 0 0 2 0 2 6 54
4 Mattigool 1 0 1 2 1 1 3 51
5 Anti-Nazis 1 0 1 2 2 0 3 51
6 Commerce Heights 1 0 1 1 1 0 3 51
7 Formula One Racing 1 0 1 1 1 0 3 51
8 Fortuna Prospera 0 0 2 0 2 -2 0 48
9 Mordecei 0 0 2 0 3 -3 0 48
10Gleam Street 0 0 2 0 5 -5 0 48
[/code:1:09e6039349]

The Eagle's Nest WCXIII Qualifying Campaign
Eagle's Nest @ Gleam Street Win 2-0
Eagle's Nest v. Mordecei Win 1-0
Eagle's Nest @ Gesamtkuntswerk
Eagle's Nest v. Mattigool
Eagle's Nest @ Formula One Racing
Eagle's Nest v. Fortuna Prospera
Eagle's Nest @ Vozvyshennost
Eagle's Nest v. Commerce Heights
Eagle's Nest @ Anti-Nazis
Eagle's Nest v. Gleam Street
Eagle's Nest @ Mordecei
Eagle's Nest V. Gesamtkuntswerk
Eagle's Nest @ Mattigool
Eagle's Nest v. Formula One Racing
Eagle's Nest @ Fortuna Prospera
Eagle's Nest v. Vozvyshennost
Eagle's Nest @ Commerce Heights
Eagle's Nest v. Anti-Nazis
Largent
24-03-2004, 03:16
OOC: Sorry Aquilla, I have to post sometime and you didn't respond.

IC: The first half was winding down and the coach signaled for G. Johnston to make a bold move. He headed to the corner as 2 men closed in on him. He glanced to the goalie who nodded. Johnston flipped it to the goalie who managed to kick it 3/4 of the way down feild to T. Johnston who was in shooting range. In one fluid motion he kicked as it shot into the bottom right corner... GOAL!!! At half time Largent leads 1-0
Largent
24-03-2004, 03:53
OOC: Aquilla I'm just posting this incase you don't post y midnight which will mark the end of this round.

IC: 5...4...3...2...1... End of the game! Largent wins. The Tigers advance to 1-1! Media rushed to the locker room to try and question the team and the coach. This was a huge milestone for the Tigers.
The Belmore Family
24-03-2004, 07:36
St. Alan Belmore shot outside Compound Interest match

Crowds were shocked last night as a sniper “took out” Saint Alan Belmore after TBF’s clash with Compound Interest. It is expected the assassination was carried out by the NCO (Northern Capitalist Organisation), or a capitalist nation. The ambulance arrived within minutes but Alan Belmore was announced dead at the scene. Tomorrow will be a day of mourning across TBF and The Holy Belmorian Church.

A commemoration service will be held for Alan Belmore at Alan Cathedral, lead by Pope Giles. There will not only be the 900 seats inside, but will there be room in Alan City parks to host another 100,000,000 people to watch the service on giant erect screen. All other cities will hold about the same amount. The funeral will be held in a week’s time, it is expected to be a family affair and they will not allow the public in. The Daily Belmorian asks you to respect their wishes.

The next Belmorian match will be boycotted in remembrance of Saint Alan Belmore. All premiership games will continue but all players will wear black armbands. Alan City is expected to boycott their game.

A few words of coumfort:

"Good men must die, but death cannot kill their names."

~The Bible"

Life is a great sunrise. I do not see why death should not be an even greater one."

~Vladimir Nobokov

"Birth and death are not two different states, but they are different aspects of the same state. There is as little reason to deplore the one as there is to be pleased over the other."

~Mohandas K. Gandhi
24-03-2004, 07:59
"Good men must die, but death cannot kill their names."

~The Bible"


What Bible are you reading??? Nothing remotely like that is in any Bible I have. :?
24-03-2004, 08:16
Jennifer Johnson (JJ): Sorry about our abscence yesterday, but we had a brownout that shut down our power systems for several hours. Marie has managed to make the journey to Runaway Moose where she provides a report on the last two matches.

Marie Law: Well, Jennifer, we don't have much variety to report on the scoreboard as the Warriors lost to Spaam and to Runaway Moose by 1-2 finals. In the Spaam match in was Thomas Larson scoring on a cross from his wife, and today he returned the favor. The Warriors are now 1-2-0 in WC XIII qualifying, with their next match at home against Pablitopia, who has failed to accumulate a point so far in qualifying. There wasn't anything out of the ordinary that occurred in either match. Back to you Jennifer.

JJ: Thank you, Marie, for your excellent report. Sadly, it's starting to look like WC XII qualifying all over again for the Warriors, but hopefully they'll change their luck in the next match. Good night everybody.


PRAYING2GOD 1 -Larson (19th minute from Carter Larson)
Spaam 2 -<player> (14th, 64th minutes)


PRAYING2GOD 1 -Carter Larson (58th minute from Larson)
Runaway Moose 2 -<player> (39th minute), <player> (43rd minute)
Vilita
24-03-2004, 08:22
Fighting Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) falter once more
Match Commentary:

90:00 (1:30)

Goal kick taken long by Anthony Williams (Warnocks Wizards ).

90:00 (0:57)

Goal kick taken long by Massimo Corsi (Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ).

90:00 (0:20)

Defending throw-in by Enzo Ahat (Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ).

88:58

Attacking throw-in by Stuart Barlow (Warnocks Wizards ). Warnocks Wizards substitution: Ecasaob Limopareplaced by Fraser McLachlan (tactical).

88:16

Foul by Matteo Ollirg (Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ) on Jusaoui Aszardry(Warnocks Wizards ). Free kick taken right-footed by Ailiani Wiazardry (Warnocks Wizards ) from own half, resulting in open play.

88:07

Defending throw-in by Ailiani Wiazardry (Warnocks Wizards ).

87:47

Cross by Ecasaob Limopa(Warnocks Wizards ), clearance by Germán Solomon (Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ).

86:55

Foul by Kim Olsen (Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ) on Mioia Oloaos (Warnocks Wizards ). Free kick taken right-footed by Ailiani Wiazardry (Warnocks Wizards ) from own half, resulting in open play. Warnocks Wizards substitution: Mioia Oloaos replaced by Stuart Barlow (tactical).

86:20

Attacking throw-in by Enzo Ahat (Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ).

85:48

Foul by Mioia Oloaos (Warnocks Wizards ) on Giacomo Adika(Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ). Free kick taken left-footed by Massimo Corsi (Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ) from own half, resulting in open play.

85:07

Defending throw-in by Enzo Ahat (Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ).

84:50

Defending throw-in by Enzo Ahat (Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ).

84:16

Goal kick taken long by Massimo Corsi (Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ).

83:30

Shot by Callum Banda (Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ) left-footed from left channel (20 yards), missed left. Goal kick taken long by Anthony Williams (Warnocks Wizards ).

82:03

Attacking throw-in by Ecasaob Limopa(Warnocks Wizards ).

81:28

Attacking throw-in by Enzo Ahat (Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ).

80:52

Defending throw-in by Enzo Ahat (Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ).

80:28

Goal kick taken long by Massimo Corsi (Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ).

80:16

Shot by Mioia Oloaos (Warnocks Wizards ) left-footed from right channel (25 yards), missed left.

80:03

Attacking throw-in by Ecasaob Limopa(Warnocks Wizards ).

79:35

Attacking throw-in by Ecasaob Limopa(Warnocks Wizards ).

79:15

Attacking throw-in by Ecasaob Limopa(Warnocks Wizards ).

79:04

Attacking throw-in by Ecasaob Limopa(Warnocks Wizards ).

78:13

Goal kick taken long by Massimo Corsi (Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ).

77:52

Foul by Enzo Ahat (Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ) on Mioia Oloaos (Warnocks Wizards ). Free kick taken right-footed by Ailiani Wiazardry (Warnocks Wizards ) from left channel, resulting in open play.

77:25

Goal kick taken long by Anthony Williams (Warnocks Wizards ).

77:12

Cross by Santo Kecker(Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ), resulting in open play.

76:51

Defending throw-in by Ecasaob Limopa(Warnocks Wizards ).

76:11

Attacking throw-in by Enzo Ahat (Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ).

75:15

Attacking throw-in by Enzo Ahat (Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ).

74:37

Attacking throw-in by Ecasaob Limopa(Warnocks Wizards ).

74:03

Foul by Callum Banda (Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ) on Mioia Oloaos (Warnocks Wizards ). Free kick taken right-footed by Ailiani Wiazardry (Warnocks Wizards ) from own half, resulting in open play.

73:56

Cross by Germán Solomon (Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ), clearance by Ashley Williams (Warnocks Wizards ).

73:00

Inswinging corner from right by-line taken left-footed by Santo Kecker(Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ) to centre, clearance by Mioia Oloaos (Warnocks Wizards ).

72:52

Attacking throw-in by Matteo Ollirg (Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ).

72:20

Inswinging corner from left by-line taken right-footed by Germán Solomon (Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ) to near post, clearance by Ecasaob Limopa(Warnocks Wizards ).

71:49

Inswinging corner from right by-line taken left-footed by Santo Kecker(Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ) to far post, clearance by Ailiani Wiazardry (Warnocks Wizards ).

71:44

Attacking throw-in by Germán Solomon (Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ).

71:26

Defending throw-in by Enzo Ahat (Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ).

70:50

Foul by Christian Dogbe(Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ) on Jusaoui Aszardry(Warnocks Wizards ). Free kick taken right-footed by Ailiani Wiazardry (Warnocks Wizards ) from right channel, resulting in open play.

70:37

Defending throw-in by Ailiani Wiazardry (Warnocks Wizards ).

70:10

Defending throw-in by Ailiani Wiazardry (Warnocks Wizards ).

70:07

Defending throw-in by Ailiani Wiazardry (Warnocks Wizards ).

70:01

Goal kick taken long by Anthony Williams (Warnocks Wizards ).

69:15

Shot by Jonathon Stott(Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ) left-footed from left channel (20 yards), over the bar.

69:02

Attacking throw-in by Enzo Ahat (Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ).

68:26

Inswinging corner from right by-line taken left-footed by Santo Kecker(Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ) to far post, resulting in open play.

67:51

Outswinging corner from right by-line taken right-footed by Germán Solomon (Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ) to far post, clearance by Ecasaob Limopa(Warnocks Wizards ).

67:23

Jusaoui Aszardry(Warnocks Wizards ) caught offside. Free kick taken right-footed by Giacomo Adika(Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ) from own half, resulting in open play.

66:49

Foul by Ecasaob Limopa(Warnocks Wizards ) on Santo Kecker(Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ). Free kick taken left-footed by Massimo Corsi (Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ) from own half, resulting in open play.

66:30

Defending throw-in by Santo Kecker(Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ).

66:13

Attacking throw-in by Ecasaob Limopa(Warnocks Wizards ).

66:01

Goal kick taken long by Anthony Williams (Warnocks Wizards ).

64:48

Shot by Callum Banda (Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ) right-footed from right side of penalty area (18 yards), missed right. Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) substitution: Alexander Ostlingreplaced by Germán Solomon (tactical). Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) substitution: Baron O’Toole replaced by Kim Olsen (tactical).

64:41

Attacking throw-in by Giacomo Adika(Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ).

64:33

Callum Banda (Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ) caught offside. Free kick taken right-footed by Anthony Williams (Warnocks Wizards ) from own half, resulting in open play.

63:47

Defending throw-in by Enzo Ahat (Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ).

63:17

Defending throw-in by Enzo Ahat (Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ).

62:55

Goal kick taken long by Massimo Corsi (Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ).

62:30

Cross by Mioia Oloaos (Warnocks Wizards ), shot by Lee Cartwright (Warnocks Wizards ) right-footed from right side of penalty area (18 yards), over the bar.

62:19

Defending throw-in by Christian Dogbe(Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ).

61:34

Shot by Mioia Oloaos (Warnocks Wizards ) right-footed from right channel (25 yards), save (caught) by Massimo Corsi (Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ).

61:29

Defending throw-in by Iatonin Oliaisa(Warnocks Wizards ).

59:52

Goal kick taken long by Massimo Corsi (Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ).

59:02 Booking

Foul by Giacomo Adika(Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ) on Jusaoui Aszardry(Warnocks Wizards ). Giacomo Adika(Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ) booked for unsporting behaviour. Free kick taken right-footed by Richard Lambert (Warnocks Wizards ) from left wing, header by Mioia Oloaos (Warnocks Wizards ) from centre of penalty area (6 yards), missed left.

58:26 Booking

Foul by Matteo Ollirg (Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ) on Richard Lambert (Warnocks Wizards ). Free kick taken right-footed by Richard Lambert (Warnocks Wizards ) from right channel, resulting in open play. Matteo Ollirg (Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ) booked for unsporting behaviour.

57:39

Attacking throw-in by Enzo Ahat (Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ).

56:49

Foul by Enzo Ahat (Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ) on Mioia Oloaos (Warnocks Wizards ). Free kick taken right-footed by Anthony Williams (Warnocks Wizards ) from own half, resulting in open play.

56:25

Foul by Lee Cartwright (Warnocks Wizards ) on Callum Banda (Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ). Free kick taken right-footed by Enzo Ahat (Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ) from left channel, resulting in open play.

56:08

Defending throw-in by Enzo Ahat (Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ).

55:00

Inswinging corner from left by-line taken right-footed by Richard Lambert (Warnocks Wizards ) to centre, resulting in ball out of play. Goal kick taken long by Massimo Corsi (Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ).

54:44

Attacking throw-in by Iatonin Oliaisa(Warnocks Wizards ).

54:24

Attacking throw-in by Iatonin Oliaisa(Warnocks Wizards ).

54:01

Jim Vella(Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ) caught offside. Free kick taken right-footed by Ailiani Wiazardry (Warnocks Wizards ) from own half, resulting in open play.

53:03

Cross by Lee Cartwright (Warnocks Wizards ), resulting in open play.

51:26

Foul by Alexander Ostling(Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ) on Lee Cartwright (Warnocks Wizards ). Free kick taken right-footed by Richard Lambert (Warnocks Wizards ) from left channel, passed. Shot by Ailiani Wiazardry (Warnocks Wizards ) right-footed from left channel (30 yards), missed left. Goal kick taken long by Massimo Corsi (Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ).

50:40

Shot by Jim Vella(Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ) right-footed from right side of penalty area (18 yards), save (caught) by Anthony Williams (Warnocks Wizards ).

49:26

Inswinging corner from left by-line taken right-footed by Richard Lambert (Warnocks Wizards ) to near post, clearance by Giacomo Adika(Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ). Inswinging corner from left by-line taken right-footed by Richard Lambert (Warnocks Wizards ) to centre, clearance by Jonathon Stott(Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ).

48:43

Foul by Matteo Ollirg (Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ) on Ecasaob Limopa(Warnocks Wizards ). Free kick taken right-footed by Ailiani Wiazardry (Warnocks Wizards ) from own half, resulting in open play.

48:05

Attacking throw-in by Iatonin Oliaisa(Warnocks Wizards ).

47:50

Defending throw-in by Enzo Ahat (Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ).

47:14

Attacking throw-in by Ecasaob Limopa(Warnocks Wizards ).

46:53

Defending throw-in by Enzo Ahat (Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ).

46:26

Defending throw-in by Alexander Ostling(Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ).

46:08

Attacking throw-in by Ecasaob Limopa(Warnocks Wizards ).

45:07

Defending throw-in by Giacomo Adika(Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ).

45:00 (2:51)

Defending throw-in by Enzo Ahat (Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ).

45:00 (2:34)

Attacking throw-in by Ecasaob Limopa(Warnocks Wizards ).

45:00 (1:53)

Inswinging corner from left by-line taken right-footed by Richard Lambert (Warnocks Wizards ) to centre, clearance by Enzo Ahat (Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ).

45:00 (1:26)

Attacking throw-in by Ecasaob Limopa(Warnocks Wizards ).

45:00 (1:06)

Defending throw-in by Giacomo Adika(Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ).

45:00 (0:20)

Foul by Jim Vella(Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ) on Ashley Williams (Warnocks Wizards ). Free kick taken right-footed by Anthony Williams (Warnocks Wizards ) from own half, resulting in open play.

44:46

Jusaoui Aszardry(Warnocks Wizards ) caught offside. Free kick taken right-footed by Giacomo Adika(Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ) from own half, resulting in open play.

42:57

Foul by Alexander Ostling(Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ) on Ecasaob Limopa(Warnocks Wizards ). Free kick taken right-footed by Ailiani Wiazardry (Warnocks Wizards ) from left channel, resulting in open play.

42:38

Goal kick taken long by Anthony Williams (Warnocks Wizards ).

41:56

Attacking throw-in by Enzo Ahat (Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ).

41:45

Shot by Jonathon Stott(Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ) right-footed from right channel (30 yards), blocked by Richard Lambert (Warnocks Wizards ).

41:20

Attacking throw-in by Enzo Ahat (Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ).

39:35

Foul by Jusaoui Aszardry(Warnocks Wizards ) on Christian Dogbe(Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ). Free kick taken right-footed by Baron O’Toole (Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ) from right channel, resulting in open play.

39:02

Jusaoui Aszardry(Warnocks Wizards ) caught offside. Free kick taken right-footed by Massimo Corsi (Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ) from own half, resulting in open play.

38:33

Foul by Giacomo Adika(Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ) on Jusaoui Aszardry(Warnocks Wizards ). Free kick taken right-footed by Ailiani Wiazardry (Warnocks Wizards ) from left channel, passed.

37:53

Santo Kecker(Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ) caught offside. Free kick taken right-footed by Anthony Williams (Warnocks Wizards ) from own half, resulting in open play.

37:24

Attacking throw-in by Enzo Ahat (Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ).

37:11

Attacking throw-in by Christian Dogbe(Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ).

36:30

Goal kick taken long by Massimo Corsi (Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ). Foul by Robert Clare (Warnocks Wizards ) on Callum Banda (Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ). Free kick taken right-footed by Enzo Ahat (Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ) from left channel, resulting in open play.

35:42

Attacking throw-in by Ecasaob Limopa(Warnocks Wizards ).

35:19

Defending throw-in by Enzo Ahat (Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ).

34:50

Goal kick taken long by Massimo Corsi (Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ).

34:33

Shot by Mioia Oloaos (Warnocks Wizards ) right-footed from left channel (25 yards), over the bar.

34:17

Defending throw-in by Giacomo Adika(Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ).

33:48

Goal kick taken long by Anthony Williams (Warnocks Wizards ).

33:18

Attacking throw-in by Enzo Ahat (Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ).

33:06

Attacking throw-in by Enzo Ahat (Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ).

32:04

Foul by Jusaoui Aszardry(Warnocks Wizards ) on Giacomo Adika(Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ). Free kick taken right-footed by Giacomo Adika(Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ) from own half, resulting in open play.

31:01

Attacking throw-in by Ecasaob Limopa(Warnocks Wizards ).

30:17

Attacking throw-in by Giacomo Adika(Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ).

29:44

Attacking throw-in by Giacomo Adika(Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ).

29:24

Defending throw-in by Iatonin Oliaisa(Warnocks Wizards ).

28:17 Booking

Foul by Christian Dogbe(Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ) on Jusaoui Aszardry(Warnocks Wizards ). Christian Dogbe(Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ) booked for unsporting behaviour. Free kick crossed right-footed by Richard Lambert (Warnocks Wizards ) from left wing, clearance by Jonathon Stott(Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ).

26:11

Attacking throw-in by Iatonin Oliaisa(Warnocks Wizards ). Defending throw-in by Giacomo Adika(Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ).

25:29

Attacking throw-in by Santo Kecker(Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ).

25:12

Defending throw-in by Iatonin Oliaisa(Warnocks Wizards ).

24:19 Goal - Richara Lamb

Warnocks Wizards 1-0 Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) .

Goal by Richara Lamb (Warnocks Wizards ) right-footed (top-left of goal) from right channel (25 yards).Warnocks Wizards 1-0 Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) .

24:09

Cross by Ecasaob Limopa(Warnocks Wizards ), clearance by Enzo Ahat (Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ).

23:34

Attacking throw-in by Iatonin Oliaisa(Warnocks Wizards ).

23:13

Attacking throw-in by Iatonin Oliaisa(Warnocks Wizards ).

23:01

Defending throw-in by Giacomo Adika(Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ).

21:36

Foul by Matteo Ollirg (Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ) on Mioia Oloaos (Warnocks Wizards ). Free kick crossed left-footed by Ashley Williams (Warnocks Wizards ) from right channel, resulting in ball out of play. Goal kick taken long by Massimo Corsi (Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ).

21:23

Attacking throw-in by Ecasaob Limopa(Warnocks Wizards ).

21:07

Cross by Ecasaob Limopa(Warnocks Wizards ), clearance by Christian Dogbe(Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ). Cross by Iatonin Oliaisa(Warnocks Wizards ), clearance by Enzo Ahat (Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ).

20:23

Cross by Mioia Oloaos (Warnocks Wizards ), resulting in ball out of play. Goal kick taken long by Massimo Corsi (Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ).

19:30

Attacking throw-in by Enzo Ahat (Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ).

19:00

Defending throw-in by Enzo Ahat (Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ).

18:22

Defending throw-in by Iatonin Oliaisa(Warnocks Wizards ).

18:00

Attacking throw-in by Giacomo Adika(Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ).

16:54

Foul by Santo Kecker(Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ) on Mioia Oloaos (Warnocks Wizards ). Free kick crossed right-footed by Richard Lambert (Warnocks Wizards ) from right wing, save (caught) by Massimo Corsi (Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ).

16:37

Defending throw-in by Ecasaob Limopa(Warnocks Wizards ).

15:45

Goal kick taken long by Massimo Corsi (Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ).

14:58

Inswinging corner from right by-line taken left-footed by Danny Jackman (Warnocks Wizards ) to far post, header by Ashley Williams (Warnocks Wizards ) from left side of penalty area (18 yards), missed left.

14:43

Attacking throw-in by Ecasaob Limopa(Warnocks Wizards ).

13:45

Cross by Jonathon Stott(Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ), header by Jim Vella(Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ) from centre of penalty area (18 yards), hit woodwork.

13:15

Attacking throw-in by Enzo Ahat (Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ).

12:30

Foul by Ailiani Wiazardry (Warnocks Wizards ) on Jim Vella(Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ). Free kick taken right-footed by Giacomo Adika(Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ) from right channel, resulting in open play.

12:01

Foul by Enzo Ahat (Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ) on Ailiani Wiazardry (Warnocks Wizards ). Free kick taken right-footed by Anthony Williams (Warnocks Wizards ) from own half, resulting in open play.

11:35

Attacking throw-in by Enzo Ahat (Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ).

10:51

Goal kick taken long by Anthony Williams (Warnocks Wizards ).

10:35

Cross by Christian Dogbe(Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ), header by Santo Kecker(Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ) from left side of penalty area (18 yards), missed left.

9:54

Goal kick taken long by Massimo Corsi (Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ).

9:22

Foul by Jonathon Stott(Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ) on Danny Jackman (Warnocks Wizards ). Free kick taken right-footed by Ailiani Wiazardry (Warnocks Wizards ) from left channel, resulting in open play.

8:23

Defending throw-in by Ecasaob Limopa(Warnocks Wizards ).

7:38

Mioia Oloaos (Warnocks Wizards ) caught offside. Free kick taken left-footed by Massimo Corsi (Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ) from own half, resulting in open play.

5:58

Foul by Ecasaob Limopa(Warnocks Wizards ) on Matteo Ollirg (Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ). Free kick taken right-footed by Enzo Ahat (Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ) from left channel, resulting in open play.

5:48

Defending throw-in by Enzo Ahat (Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ).

5:37

Cross by Lee Cartwright (Warnocks Wizards ), clearance by Baron O’Toole (Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ).

3:44

Foul by Giacomo Adika(Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ) on Jusaoui Aszardry(Warnocks Wizards ). Free kick curled right-footed by Richard Lambert (Warnocks Wizards ) from left channel (20 yards), save (caught) by Massimo Corsi (Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ).

3:21

Cross by Jim Vella(Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ), save (caught) by Anthony Williams (Warnocks Wizards ).

3:07

Foul by Ailiani Wiazardry (Warnocks Wizards ) on Callum Banda (Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ). Free kick taken right-footed by Jonathon Stott(Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ) from right channel, passed.

2:38

Defending throw-in by Ailiani Wiazardry (Warnocks Wizards ).

2:25

Defending throw-in by Ailiani Wiazardry (Warnocks Wizards ).

2:07

Defending throw-in by Giacomo Adika(Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ).

1:31

Shot by Giacomo Adika(Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ) right-footed from right channel (20 yards), save (caught) by Anthony Williams (Warnocks Wizards ).

0:56

Handball by Ecasaob Limopa(Warnocks Wizards ). Free kick taken right-footed by Enzo Ahat (Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ) from left channel, resulting in open play.

0:29

Defending throw-in by Enzo Ahat (Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) ).

0:09

Defending throw-in by Ecasaob Limopa(Warnocks Wizards ).




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The Colony of Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) Jungle Cats will be looking to qualify for the World Cup finals in their first attempt after only recently being recognized by the World Governing Body. The Jungle Cats are currently undefeated in the last 6 Atlantian Oceania (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_region/region=atlantian_oceania) Regional championships, and look poised to add to that total in the upcoming Atlantian Oceania (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_region/region=atlantian_oceania) Olympic games. Their squad will consist of mostly young stars from the National league, with a few experienced veterans, from the days before baseball was outlawed in the Nation, to guide them on their way to Glory.
Liverpool England
24-03-2004, 09:22
Disappointing loss to Eauz - team remains third

Eauz 2 Liverpool England 1

Decaltré Jomans in Eauz reports.

Alas, is the team of the golden days gone? With only one single player, nearing his mid thirties, still in the team from the old third-placed team of WC9, it seems so. But then there is new talent. Under world cup winner Caddy Cannon (WC8, 3-1 Bedistan [Dussis 2, Cannon]), the team's youth players are attracting recogniton, although their under 21 team did not make it out of the group stages of the u21 cup.

To the match then, not much to talk about, a relatively boring match, with goals in the 13th, 46th and 57th minutes of the game, with Liverpool England getting the opener through Kelvin "KΣσ" Johnsen, who got sent off for a rash tackle in the 34th minute, going in two-footed and late on an opposition player.

FULL TIME
Eauz 2 [<player> 46, 57]
Liverpool England 1 [KΣσ Johnsen 13]

(OOC: FYI, Σ is alt+1252, and σ is Alt+1253)
Jeruselem
24-03-2004, 13:36
Jeruselem Government News

Lucky 13 for Crusaders?

World Cup XIII ... the number of bad luck? In Group 7, 3 wins of 3 have surpassed any predictions made before the tournament.

In the third game against Jaegermeistria, Jeruselem won 2-0 to continue their winning after beating New Cyprus and The Republic Army 2-1 in the first two games. The Crusaders are 2nd in Group 7 behind Antaeus Rising as the only undefeated teams.

Captain Harry Kewell was confident after the latest win "Maybe this time we can make the 2nd round. It's a good start, but there's no letting up and we need more wins. God willing."

[code:1:e155b7e125]Group 7
Pts W D L GF:GA GD
1. Antaeus Rising 9 3 0 0 6: 0 6
2. Jeruselem 9 3 0 0 6: 2 4
3. Squornshelous 7 2 1 0 4: 0 4
4. Lemmitania 5 1 2 0 4: 1 3
5. Creedence Clearwater 4 1 1 1 5: 4 1
6. Grand master Mark 4 1 1 1 2: 2 0
7. The Republic Army 3 1 0 2 2: 4 -2
8. Jaegermeistria 1 0 1 2 1: 4 -3
9. New Cyprus 0 0 0 3 1: 7 -6
10. Haraki 0 0 0 3 0: 7 -7
[/code:1:e155b7e125]

OOC

Away for two days, and so far so good ...
Eauz
24-03-2004, 14:08
3 post - 1 post = 2 posts
Eauz
24-03-2004, 14:09
2 Posts - 1 Post = 1 Post

ahh... No more Triple Post
Eauz
24-03-2004, 14:14
Key Match

The match was at home in Eauz at Le Stade d’Eauz, with a record crowd of 82,492 people showing up to watch Les Bleus play against Liverpool England.

Liverpool showed why they were a strong favoured team of group 8, by scoring in the 13th minute of the match. This took out most of the crowd early. Les Bleus attacked a few times in the first half, but resulted in nothing. The second half brought out a stronger Eauz team, as they started the 46th minute of the second half, by scoring and tying it up. Liverpool England had one final attack, but resulted in nothing. Liverpool did not look like the strong team it used to be in the second half. Flashing up to the 57th minute, Les Bleus found a hole in the defence, and scored sending the Stade d’Eauz in a craze. That is where the game would end up, in a 2 – 1 win for Les Bleus, giving Les Bleus more motivation and hope to win this group.

The coach’s comments: The coach was not available for comments, because he was too excited, and was drinking away the night. He did say out loud though, that “I am amazed that we have become this strong of a team.” Though, Les Bleus should take this win, and enjoy it, because this is only 3 of the 18 matches to play.

The next match will be played at Zephyrs who have tied one, and lost two, resulting in one point. Watch for Les Bleus to command this match, but they should not become too confident, because, because they are playing at Zephyrs and the crowds could affect the match. Les Bleus though, need to keep up winning, because Europa Brittania is still tied with Les Bleus for first place, and could take off on a strong run, is Les Bleus fall. Also, Les Bleus need to come out strong against Europa Brittania to have any chance of winning that match. Key for Les Bleus in the up coming match, is stay strong, but don’t become too confident.



Round 1: Tadjikistan @ Eauz W 0 - 4
Round 2: Eauz @ Intelligent Madness W 4 - 0
Round 3: Liverpool England @ Eauz W 1 - 2
Round 4: Eauz @ Zephyrs
Round 5: Europa Brittania @ Eauz
Round 6: Eauz @ The Redavic Union
Round 7: Just an egg @ Eauz
Round 8: Eauz @ Gormith
Round 9: East Spaam@ Eauz
Round 10: Eauz @ Tadjikistan
Round 11: Intelligent Madness @ Eauz
Round 12: Eauz @ Liverpool England
Round 13: Zephyrs @ Eauz
Round 14: Eauz @ Europa Brittania
Round 15: The Redavic Union @ Eauz
Round 16: Eauz @ Just an Egg
Round 17: Gormith @ Eauz
Round 18: East Spaam @ Eauz

[code:1:1650bd1af4]
Group 8 P W D L F A GD Pts
Eauz 3 3 0 0 10 1 +9 9
Europa Brittania 3 3 0 0 7 1 +6 9
Liverpool England 3 2 0 1 5 3 +2 6
East Spaam 3 2 0 1 5 4 +1 6
Intelligent Madness 3 1 1 1 3 6 -3 4
Gormith 3 1 0 2 4 4 0 3
The Redavic Union 3 1 0 2 4 7 -3 3
Just An Egg 3 0 1 2 1 4 -3 1
Zephyrs 3 0 1 2 1 5 -4 1
Tadjikistan 3 0 1 2 1 6 -5 1
[/code:1:1650bd1af4]
The Lowland Clans
24-03-2004, 14:37
ASNN - Clanners Dominate in Victory Over Lovisa

(A)TLC Clanners vs. Vilita (W 4-0)
(H)TLC United vs. Dance 2 Revolution (L 0-1)
(A)TLC Clanners vs. Lovisa (W 1-0)
(H)TLC United vs. Compound Interest
(A)TLC Clanners vs. Aserjin
(A)TLC United vs. The Belmore Family
(H)TLC Clanners vs. Snub Nose 38
(A)TLC United vs. Warnocks Wizards
(H)TLC Clanners vs. Lovebug
(H)TLC Clanners vs. Vilita
(A)TLC United vs. Dance 2 Revolution
(H)TLC Clanners vs. Lovisa
(A)TLC United vs. Compound Interest
(H)TLC Clanners vs. Aserjin
(H)TLC United vs. The Belmore Family
(A)TLC Clanners vs. Snub Nose 38
(H)TLC United vs. Warnocks Wizards
(A)TLC Clanners vs. Lovebug

Graham City, Scotland - The score was very deceiving in today's match against Lovisa. Though they have only been through one Cup, Lovisa showed flashes of brilliance during the game in which the Clanners experience and ball handling skill dominated.

The first and only goal came just before the end of the first half, with stand out youth prodigy Pavel Julios playing a beautiful pass to Quentin McKeehan, who powered it past the lunging goalie to score.

TLC Clanners 1 - 0 Lovisa
McKeehan (43)
Brazillico
24-03-2004, 15:49
The Brazillico Advance

Belless Bamboozles Brazillico
Whirlybird ruins party at Libertad

It appeared as though both Brazillico and Total n Utter Insanity were all set to battle it out to a 0-0 draw. Both teams having left nothing on the field, with stout challenges being the story, rather than flurries of offence. It appeared as if all would fall into place until something fell into Libertad National Stadium.

With two minutes in the match to go, the Insanian manager picked up a walkie-talkie and spoke briefly to the little black instrument. Within a matter of seconds, a Chinook helicopter appeared in the sky and landed smack in the middle of the pitch. Play halted as the hatch opened from the copter and a puff of blue smoke exited from the air vehicule. Through the fog, with a broom for a right arm and an ass for a head, James Belless stormed out of the helicopter and onto the pitch.

The magic of Belless was instantaneously felt, as Brazillico resumed play and Alex Cannon unleashed a wicked shot on target which cleanly beat the Insanian keeper. However, a diving James Belless was able to push the ball over the bar and keep it a scoreless affair. On the ensuing corner kick, James Belless was Johnny on the spot to head the ball out of danger. Durango tried to play the ball back into the Insanian box, but a hustling Belless caught up to him and stripped the ball away from the Brazillican defender. The Insanian uber-striker then made a mad dash towards net, shimmying cleanly past all tackles thrown in his direction. Belless then steadied himself and unleashed a stealthy shot on net which beat a sprawling David Robinho and found its way into the top corner of the net. TnUI had gained the lead 1-0 during injury time.

There was little the Brazillicans could do after, with all their forays into the Insanian zone being stymied by Belless. The final whistle blew shortly after and the Insanians celebrated as they had managed to triumphantly walk away with three points in Brazillico.

After the game, a large group of reporters stormed towards the Insanian locker room to try to get a word with James Belless. Their attempts dramatically fell short, as an Insanian government official threw a blanket over Belless and was escorted by security into the Insanian locker room and then into the hot pink team bus.

This loss marks yet another sorry result for Brazillico when facing teams of higher international ranking than them. This pushes their World Cup record in this domain to 1-2-8 and allows the seeds of doubt to be planted in Brazillico fans heads everywhere whether they’re ready or not to make the next step. The Chili Bats won’t be able to dwell on this for too long however, as an important match awaits them in the Indigo Islands. The Indigese currently hold the crucial third place position in the group and it is imperative if the Brazillicans wish to advance that they collect three points in this encounter.
Giant Zucchini
24-03-2004, 16:34
NEWSFLASH:

Plaat secures yet another clean sheet, this time against NASTIC 2. Zonk secured the win with an early goal, after which the Zucchinis sat back and defended, not allowing NASTIC 2 the space to play. Head Coach Mr Hurr, "We're obviously not scoring enough goals. Maybe that will change, maybe it will not. We'll just have to wait and see what opposition we're coming up against."
Alex The Tall
24-03-2004, 16:41
Liberal Republic of Alex The Tall Sports news of the day,

Hello everybody, I am Alex Marginal for you're sports night news of the day on chanel 52, "ATT sports best one", I have some news of our Patriots on the WC 13, after a desapointing champioship on the WC 12, the same team on the WC 13 have now 2 wins on 2 games, we are very happy whit it... We wish that it will continue on this way and make the soccer a popular sports in our Republic. Soccer is not very popular at the moment but every world cup we try to make it more, our national league have close is door because they don't have anought of money so now we have one team and they need have a good tournament to make see to the tallest people that soccer is cool!

I say to all of you good buy and it was Alex Marginal for you're "Patriots" sports news of the day!
Audioslavia
24-03-2004, 16:57
hella good rp

ooc: nice one :) i like the graphic at the bottom :)

sorry i havent been RPing, been busy/hungover, will rp soon :)
Tadjikistan
24-03-2004, 18:07
1st point taken in a draw against Intelligent Madness

Today's match would be very important to Coach Isserson as well as to the players, as they made the promise to secure atleast one point in this match.
And they kept their word, With Zakhvatyev and Danilov in the centre the team starting to pass the ball around, looking for mistakes made by their opponents, a tactic that gave Cherniakhovskij a good shot in the 24th minute but the ball went over. In the 41th minute Zakhvatyev lost the ball to a player of the IM team, the result was 1 - 0 for IM.

In the second half Isserson replaced Danilov by Luchinsky, adding more offensive power to the midfield. a good choice as we would see in the 62th minute when Luchinsky who passed to Cherniakhovskij, Cherniakhovskij broke through the IM defense and scored the first Tadjik goal of the WC -ever red.-. Coach Isserson then placed a lock on the Tadjik goal by replacing Lyudnikov and Belanov by Kravchenko and Purkayev, a tactic that paid off as the match ended in a 1 - 1 draw. Although the team did not achieve a victory, players and fans still saw it as one being the most positive result since Tadjikistans debut in the World Cup series.
One Red Dot
24-03-2004, 18:18
The Red Dot Informant

So Far Yet So Good - Could 13 Be the One?

Footballers around the world are a bit edgy about this World Cup. No, it's not because Cockbill Street is hosting it, in fact, he's doing a good job so far. No, it's not because Giant Zucchini has been drawn in the same group as the Wolves, I hardly think the international community would gripe at that. It is 13, the ominous number that clouds over the players as they play matched da by day. Then again, they could always blame the number instead of themselves when things go wrong.

But anyway, that is hardly the case for the Wolves so far, with 3 clean sheets so far. Crystilakere and Jagiellonia didn't provide much resistance on Matchdays 1 and 3 respectively, boosting the Wolves goal difference by 3 goals each. NASTIC 2 on the other hand, shpwed some good football but it was not enough to beat One Red Dot as the Wolves won only by a one-goal margin.

Next up, though, is Timway and Giant Zucchini, and both could spell bad luck for the Wolves as so far, there is a somwhat equal record against these two teams.

Tables provided by the good people at Cockbill Street and Rejistania:
[code:1:a6fb24c122]Group 6
Pts W D L GF:GA GD
1. The Weegies 9 3 0 0 8: 1 7
2. One Red Dot 9 3 0 0 7: 0 7
3. Giant Zucchini 9 3 0 0 4: 0 4
4. Timway 5 1 2 0 7: 2 5
5. Sliponia 5 1 2 0 3: 2 1
6. NASTIC 2 1 0 1 2 1: 3 -2
7. Lennon Marx 1 0 1 2 1: 4 -3
8. The Alan Belmore Army 1 0 1 2 2: 6 -4
9. Jagiellonia 1 0 1 2 1: 9 -8
10. Crystilakere 0 0 0 3 0: 7 -7[/code:1:a6fb24c122]

Analysis and predictions for the top 3:
The Weegies so far have scored a healthy run but right on their tails are One Red Dot and Giant Zucchini, both sporting excellent clean sheets so far. Timway, Sliponia and NASTIC 2 are also running well, although more wins, especially against newer teams, would boost their record. As for the present bottom four, things are obviously not looking too well with not a win in sight, especially Crystilakere, having straight losses.
At this point, it is predicted that The Weegies, One Red Dot and Giant Zucchini will proceed to the next round.
Kaze Progressa
24-03-2004, 18:28
Kicked Off

Pablitopia. A dreamy vision of 60s concrete, 25-storey buildings - and that's just the flats - in square minimalist blocks.

We are joined by Eaidlin Forca.

EF: Welcome to Pablitopia, where the visiting side are powered today by beans and cannabis. Yes, cannabis. They are Hash n Beans, but today playing in Progressan colours.

35 minutes. Rigondo Ramatta's low cross deflects off Ertal Lubbarez to give the Progressans the lead.

EF: HASH N BEANS HAVE THE LEAD!!!!!!!11111111111!!!!!!!!!!!!!

60 minutes. 2-0.

EF: OMG WE R0XORZ!!!!!!!!!!

The Hitlist

Hash n Beans
60s architecture
Aquilla
Mattigool
24-03-2004, 19:21
Mattigool Sports

Lucky Gools at Mordecei

(Goolsund) The Gools were pretty lucky last night. They obviously underestimated the other side, unknown Mordecei. Rune Kristensen substituted injured Simen Sokol from the beginning and made his first full-time match for the Gools. But that cannot be an excuse for the almost arrogant perfomance of the Gools, because Rune Kristensen showed a good match and scored. Exspecially Gamsten played some of the worst matches of his life. As a consequence he was substituded by Monsen after the first half.
Probably the players have been already at Eagle's Nest, where the Gools will have to play next. We only hope that their perfomance will be better, for TEN will be hot after their last defeat at Gesamtkunstwerk. And a look at the table shows, how tight the finish could be: right now there are six teams with 6 points.

Final Scoring
MORDECEI 0
MATTIGOOL 1
R. Kristensen (25th)

All results from Group 4
Anti-Nazis 1 Fortuna Prospera 0
Formula One Racing 2 Gleam Street 1
Gesamtkuntswerk 3 The Eagles Nest 0
Mordecei 0 Mattigool 1
Vozvyshennost 0 Commerce Heights 1


[code:1:0ef8d06f00]
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * *Pts W* D* L GF:GA GD
1.* * Gesamtkuntswerk* * * * *9* 3* 0* 0* 7: 0* 7
2.* * Mattigool* * * * * * * *6* 2* 0* 1* 3: 1* 2
3.* * Anti-Nazis* * * * * * * 6* 2* 0* 1* 3: 2* 1
4.* * Formula One Racing* * * 6* 2* 0* 1* 3: 2* 1
5.* * Vozvyshennost* * * * * *6* 2* 0* 1* 2: 1* 1
6.* * Commerce Heights* * * * 6* 2* 0* 1* 2: 1* 1
7.* * The Eagles Nest* * * * *6* 2* 0* 1* 3: 3* 0
8.* * Fortuna Prospera* * * * 0* 0* 0* 3* 0: 3 -3
9.* * Mordecei* * * * * * * * 0* 0* 0* 3* 0: 4 -4
10.* *Gleam Street* * * * * * 0* 0* 0* 3* 1: 7 -6
[/code:1:0ef8d06f00]

A Vozvyshennost 0:1
H Anti-Nazis 2:0
A Mordecei 1:0
A The Eagles Nest
H Fortuna Prospera
A Commerce Heights
H Gleam Street
A Gesamtkuntswerk
H Formula One Racing
H Vozvyshennost
A Anti-Nazis
H Mordecei
H The Eagles Nest
A Fortuna Prospera
H Commerce Heights
A Gleam Street
H Gesamtkuntswerk
A Formula One Racing
Vilita
24-03-2004, 19:39
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) prepare for LoveBug test

A plethora of reporters a news media representatives from the story crazed nation of Lovebug today bombared a training session of The Colony of Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) football squad, training in Lovebug prior to their World Cup Qualfying Group 5 showdown.

Aitui Moralas, a freelance reporter, was able to post his notes on his personal website, along with a few photographs from the session, before the Lovebug government intervened and confiscated the rest of the material gathered by the media, it is believed in order to aid their team's qualification hopes.


Moralas noted that the comments, unless otherwise noted, we're from Colony of Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) head coach Helmut Vilkaus, unless noted otherwise, while the team was runnin a 5 a side training match.

Yea I think this is a must win game for us, we've been unlucky in the last two for sure going down by a goal in each and I know the lads are going to give it all they have
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Don't you have anything better to do than pester me while I'm trying to run a training session?
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Yea that's Nigel over there. Baron is just working with him to make sure he's fit after the knock he picked up a couple of weeks ago, We expect him to take Dogz place on the left tomorrow.
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(Banda) Tell the reporter I'll score a goal for him if he leaves so my coach can come back and teach me how to do it!
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No we don't have any major injury concerns If we did I would have said it in the press conference, maybe you should have been there you would have been able to be writing your story now instead of bothering me to get it while I'm working
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I'm sorry you weren't invited, freelance, that's cute mate do you get paid for that or is it just to get the ladies in on ya - but seriously I've really got to focus on the training session now, but the team will be unchanged with the exception of Nigel coming in on the left, and the lads are ready to win, they know if they don't pick up 3 points here It's going to be real tought to qualify, and they aren't ready to get knocked out, not yet. Have a good one.


Later, a web viewer noticed an unlabeled section in Moralas' photo gallery, that when accessed contained pictures and descriptions of the Colony of Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) during their Lovebug training session.

http://www.dirt-racing.com/3wide/sites/ao/vp1.jpghttp://www.dirt-racing.com/3wide/sites/ao/vp2.jpg
http://www.dirt-racing.com/3wide/sites/ao/vp3.jpghttp://www.dirt-racing.com/3wide/sites/ao/vp4.jpg

ABOVE LEFT:
Colony of Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) Head Coach Helmut Vilkaus talks with Forward Lorenzo Mumamba, who has made one substitute appearance so far in their WCQ Campaign
ABOVE RIGHT:
Colony of Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) Goalkeeping Coach Luke Paneccasio talks with senior keepers Massimo Corsi and Rory Issah
BELOW LEFT:
The Colony of Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) national team trains prior to their WCQ matchup with LoveBug
BELOW RIGHT:
Colony of Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) veteran Baron O'Toole helps midfielder Nigel Chapman regain his fitness following a short spell out with injury


The Colony of Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) Starting 11 vs. Lovebug

http://www.dirt-racing.com/3wide/sites/ao/vb11.jpg
http://www.dirt-racing.com/3wide/sites/ao/vvlb.jpg


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The Colony of Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) Jungle Cats will be looking to qualify for the World Cup finals in their first attempt after only recently being recognized by the World Governing Body. The Jungle Cats are currently undefeated in the last 6 Atlantian Oceania (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_region/region=atlantian_oceania) Regional championships, and look poised to add to that total in the upcoming Atlantian Oceania (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_region/region=atlantian_oceania) Olympic games. Their squad will consist of mostly young stars from the National league, with a few experienced veterans, from the days before baseball was outlawed in the Nation, to guide them on their way to Glory.
Stalag 5
24-03-2004, 19:44
Wahrheit
The only truth

Go ahead, Stalag 5!

Headquarter The Stalag 5 team seemed tired last night after their battle with Svecia, but not too tored to win at Skipdonia. Latscher Pohl scored first in WC XIII, when Flankengott Kramer's corner found Pohl's head. Stalag 5 then changed to the old Big Wall tactic and newcomer Skipdonia didn't find any means to break the offside trap. This win was a must and next matchday will see the topmatch of group 1: Stalag 5 v. Tanah Burung. Both teams are still unbeaten and will fight for the 1st place of group 1. The Graveyard will be a full house, no more tickets are available. Even his Holyness Cee, our beloved leader, will visit the match to support his brave team. He had never visited the Graveyard before.

http://www.worldstadiums.com/stadium_pictures/asia/japan/sapporo_dome1.jpg
The Graveyard

Final Scoring:
SKIPDONIA 0
STALAG_5 1
Pohl (10th)


All results from Group 1:
BSE Free Bovines 0 Alpha Commune 0
Raptor Claw 0 Ravenspire 2
Skipdonia 0 Stalag 5 1
Svecia 0 Kingsford 0
Tanah Burung 2 Melmond 0

[code:1:ec596997c6]
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * *Pts W* D* L GF:GA GD
1.* * Tanah Burung* * * * * * 9* 3* 0* 0* 6: 1* 5
2.* * Stalag 5* * * * * * * * 9* 3* 0* 0* 5: 1* 4
3.* * Ravenspire* * * * * * * 6* 2* 0* 1* 5: 2* 3
4.* * Svecia* * * * * * * * * 4* 1* 1* 1* 5: 2* 3
5.* * Kingsford* * * * * * * *4* 1* 1* 1* 2: 2* 0
6.* * Skipdonia* * * * * * * *3* 1* 0* 2* 2: 2* 0
7.* * Melmond* * * * * * * * *3* 1* 0* 2* 1: 6 -5
8.* * BSE Free Bovines* * * * 2* 0* 2* 1* 2: 4 -2
9.* * Raptor Claw* * * * * * *1* 0* 1* 2* 2: 6 -4
10.* *Alpha Commune* * * * * *1* 0* 1* 2* 0: 4 -4
[/code:1:ec596997c6]

H Kingsford 2:0
H Svecia 2:1
A Skipdonia 1:0
H Tanah Burung
A BSE Free Bovines
H Raptor Claw
A Ravenspire
H Alpha Commune
A Melmond
A Kingsford
A Svecia
H Skipdonia
A Tanah Burung
H BSE Free Bovines
A Raptor Claw
H Ravenspire
A Alpha Commune
H Melmond
Melmond
24-03-2004, 20:50
Crikey!
A Solid Effort by Melmond Ends in a Not So Bad Loss to Crocs
By Gakk LaBouche of the Morales Inquirer

TANAH BURUNG-- Melmond didn’t win, but one thing can be said; the Fearless Farmers are certainly improving by leaps and bounds with experience.
Certainly it would have been a major upset for Melmond to beat Tanah Burung, the 11th ranked team in the world at their home stadium, and in the first half it looked as if that dream could come true. The faithful who were able to brave this muggy night was treated to beautiful, flowing football from both sides at the first half. The Fearless Farmers had the first shot on goal where Cristina Antunez made an amazingly clever pass to star player Critandi Unne. However, the Tanah Burung goalkeeper made an incredible save, diving and reaching as far as she could for the ball and having soft enough hands to actually catch the hard shot.
Tanah Burung had the next two opportunities for goals. The first was on a corner kick which Cory Yankovic was in position and punched the ball away from the incoming Tanah Burung header. The second where rookie Tanah Burung striker Runu Kakune broke through the Melmond defense and was able to get a shot which was eventually stopped by a diving Cory Yankovic.
Most of the first half the action was in the midfield, where both teams demonstrated their artistry in passing and dribbling. If someone was keeping track of the world record of “oohs!” and “aahs!” in a scoreless first half, I am sure this game would be the world record holder.
In injury time, the Fearless Farmers had the last chance for a goal when Critandi Unne found the Tanah Burung goalkeeper out of position and took an opportune long shot which unfortunately just curled wide. At the first half it was nil-nil.
In the second half, it appeared that the hard charging Fearless Farmers may have been running on fumes. Perhaps if they were playing the Desiccated Clones of last year they may be still comparably fresh, but this year Tanah Burung wisely scrapped that plan for this season and brought back the glorious Crocodiles. The extra effort to keep up as well as the muggy conditions tired the Fearless Farmers. Minute by minute it was becoming more apparent that Tanah Burung certainly had control of the game, dominating possession more and more.
The fatigue of the Fearless Farmers could be seen by some mistimed and cheap tackles. The first card in Melmond football history was a yellow card, given to Cristina Antunez, for a rather sloppy tackle on a Tanah Burung midfielder. Ten minutes later, some clever passing by the Tanah Burung midfielder found a wide open Runu Kakune and she makes a brilliant strike and finds the back of the net. Kakune’s goal at the 68th minute gives Tanah Burung a 1-nil lead.
More sloppy tackles for the Fearless Farmers when during another Tanah Burung charge for the goal where young Jonsi Torrini makes a desperate attempt to stop the streaking Tanan Burung midfielder. A free kick was given, where the Tanah Burung player kicked it over the Melmond wall of players. Cory Yankovic was in position to catch the ball, however she dropped it and Runu Kakune was Johnny, or in this case since she’s a girl, Jenny on the spot and scored her and Tanah Burung’s second goal at the 75th minute. As the game wound down, it appears that the Fearless Farmers virtually didn’t even have a minute of possession throughout the rest of the game. The Tanah Burung Crocodiles win at home 2-nil.
However, the Fearless Farmers are going to roll on with their heads held high. Their conscience may be in the gutter, but their dreams are in the sky. Manager Felix Coostatlwak seemed rather proud of his team despite the loss, “We have shown great improvement and maturity against a legendary world class side at their home. In the first half we even felt like equals. However, they are one of the historically best sides in preparation, and their fitness pulled through.” Even Paul “Edgy” Shields seemed more even keel than usual, “Sure has hell beats our performance against Svecia, and this bench here in the locker room is certainly more well made than the flimsy one I broke in Svecia, no way I am going to try to break this one.”

Goals
Kakune, TBG 68th
Kakune, TBG 75th

Cards
Antunez, MEL 58th
Torrini, MEL 73rd

Standings

Other Group 1 Results
BSE Free Bovines 0 – Alpha Commune 0
Raptor Claw 0 – Ravenspire 2
Skipdonia 0 – Stalag 5 1
Svecia 0 – Kingsford 0

Group 1
Pts W D L GF:GA GD
1. Tanah Burung 9 3 0 0 6: 1 5
2. Stalag 5 9 3 0 0 5: 1 4
3. Ravenspire 6 2 0 1 5: 2 3
4. Svecia 4 1 1 1 5: 2 3
5. Kingsford 4 1 1 1 2: 2 0
6. Skipdonia 3 1 0 2 2: 2 0
7. Melmond 3 1 0 2 1: 6 -5
8. BSE Free Bovines 2 0 2 1 2: 4 -2
9. Raptor Claw 1 0 1 2 2: 6 -4
10. Alpha Commune 1 0 1 2 0: 4 -4

Melmond Team Stats
Goals: Chris Owen (1)
Cards: Cristina Antunez (1), Jonsi Torrini (1)

Melmond National Team Schedule

@ Svecia L 4-0
v Skipdonia (Farmers Field, Melmond City) W 1-0
@ Tanah Burung L 2-0
v BSE Free Bovines (Lifedonations Stadium, Morales)
@ Raptor Claw
v Ravenspire (Microcosm Stadium, Aldi)
@ Alpha Commune
@ Kingsford
v Stalag 5 (Walladome, Acosta)
v Svecia (Unne Sports Temple, Unne)
@ Skipdonia
v Tanah Burung (Xpress Counsel Field, Cali)
@ BSE Free Bovines
v Raptor Claw (Woocat Books Ballpark, O’Connor)
@ Ravenspire
v Alpha Commune (MPNK Stadium, Faasen)
v Kingsford (TBA)
@ Stalag 5

Next Game
vs. BSE Free Bovines (at Lifedonations Stadium, Morales)

This is certainly a key game for the Fearless Farmers to prove to the world that they even have a shot to qualify for the World Cup Final. Many good things have been expected of the BSE Free Bovines team in their second go around in World Cup qualifying, but they have been a huge disappointment. They have only tied two weak newbies and were beaten by once great Ravenspire. Its as if their heart has gone, and if so they are in the right place as Morales, Melmond is the headquarters of Lifedonations, Melmond’s largest buyer and seller of used organs! Certainly this is a winnable game. Once again Felix Coostatlwak opts to not change the starting lineup

GK- Cory Yankovic
D- Jonsi Torrini
D- Sergio Ortiz
D- Paul “Edgy” Shields
D- Nina Steen
M- Martin Goodwin
M- Critandi Unne
M- Camui Arai
M- Cristina Antunez
F- Chris Owen
F- Benjamin Leeb

Lifedonations Stadium
Location: Morales, Melmond
Seats: 33,550 (Open Air)
Morales is the 8th largest city in Melmond and has been made famous by the macabre novels of Orphan Saffron in which Morales was the location. Morales is the smallest city in Melmond to host a World Cup Qualifying game and the smallest stadium in terms of seating. Lifedonations Stadium is one of the many stadiums built during the uprise in the popularity of the Batter Up Baseball League. It was originally meant for baseball only, but once the Melmond Premier League started up, the Morales Blacks used the stadium in the off-season. Remember fans, Lifedonations is sponsoring a Beef-B-Q tailgate party at the parking lot of Lifedonations Stadium right before the game! Enjoy some of Melmond’s greatest free-range beef products before the game. The first 10,000 to the game will get a free pint of cow’s blood courtesy of Lifedonations! Some tickets still available!
Largent
24-03-2004, 22:36
With the same starting line-up as the last game, and the same one from the first game, the players took the feild. However coach Quaday was held up by reporters.

Coach: I'll take a few questions.

Susan: How do you feel about last night?

Coach: very good, its refreshing to say the least.

Susan: what are your predictions about today?

Coach: If we stick to a similar game plan we may win.

Susan: Was it luck or skill that won last nights game?

Coach: Luck and skill. Now if you will excuse me I must be goin.
Brazillico
24-03-2004, 22:49
Brazillico Advance’s Power Rankings – Group 2

These rankings are designed to rate a team at where they are at a given point in time. Momentum, strength in schedule and the win/loss record are the factors considered in this poll

1. Nikea
The Pandas have arguably had the toughest schedule to date and find themselves undefeated after three games. Without a doubt, they’re the team to beat right now.

2. Total n Utter Insanity
After a difficult loss in the first match against Nikea, the Insanians have stormed back with two consecutive victories. Their last minute goal against Brazillico should give them the confidence they need to really go on a run the next few games.

3. Indigo Islands
The surprise team of the group to date, the Indigo Islands sit in third and final qualification spot right now. Convincing wins over Steves Island and Hawcoat have gotten other teams to take notice.

4. Aquilla
After a shocking 2-0 win over Halfassedstates, this team has gone flat with a draw against Largent and a narrow victory over Hawcoat. Aquilla will need to step up their game if they wish to remain in second place, as tougher competition awaits later in the round.

5. Brazillico
Brazillico have six points in nine games, enough to push them into a tie for fourth in the group. Brazillico has had an easy schedule up to date but have struggled a bit in their last two games, coming out totally flat against Pablicosta and playing a solid game, albeit in a losing cause, against TnUI.

6. Halfassedstates
Ranked 8th in the world, this team currently finds themselves sixth in Group 2. Although they’ve had one of the toughest schedules to date, it should not be an issue for them since they are the best team on paper in the group.

7. Largent
Largent are coming off two consecutive results, notably a 0-0 draw against the powerful Aquillan team. This team still has some very difficult teams ahead of them and wont begin to push up the standings until they get some wins.

8. Steve’s Island
After pulling a huge surprise on the first day and upsetting international football journeymen, Pablicosta, Steve’s Island has plummeted back to the form where we expected them to be. After two consecutive thorough beatings, the Island should continue to plummet down the standings.

9. Pablicosta
Pablicosta got their first point of the tournament by battling out to a draw against unranked Largent. Pablicosta have faced weak opposition to date and have almost nothing to show for it and things should only get worse when they start facing the harder opponents in the group.

10. Hawcoat
Hawcoat have had a very difficult go of things so far, losing by an average of two goals per game thus far. They have played a lot of quality opponents to date, but what does it really matter if you’re the only pointless team in the bracket?
Audioslavia
24-03-2004, 23:02
'slaves off to flying start

Three games in, and Audioslavia are unbeaten at the top of group ten.

The 'slaves kicked off against little-known Magnus Valerius. Valerius started strongly, forcing a save out of Jones after only two minutes, but two first-half goals from Aaron O`Malley effectively put the match at rest before it had begun.

Final Score
Magnus Valerius 0
Audioslavia 2 (O`Malley 19, 34)

It was a similar story against KP puppets Avenging Altos. A goal by Jack Croft on seven minutes put the Altos off their game and a fine solo goal by Callum Jensen effectively put paid to Avenging Alto's hopes of defeating the 'slaves.

Final Score
Avenging Altos 0
Audioslavia 2 (Croft 7, Jensen 15)

Game three was against region-mates Mu-Mu. Audioslavia dropped the disappointing Yves Maartins from the starting line-up, favouring Phil Greene. The 'slaves again started well, but Greene appeared equally inept up front on his full debut, missing two chances and constantly falling into Mu-Mu's well executed offside traps.

Audioslavia looked in danger of getting nothing from their first home game at half-time, and even more so early in the second half as Branson brought down the mu-mu number eight in the penalty area. Jones saved the penalty, and Audioslavia started bucking its ideas up.

Two substitutions later (McEwan for Branson, Hayles for Greene) and with just ten minutes to go, Audioslavia finally broke the deadlock through the ever-dependable Aaron O`Malley.

Final Score

Audioslavia 1 (O`Malley 77)
Free Radicals of Mu-Mu 0

[code:1:5a33001168]Group 10
Pts W D L GF:GA GD
1. Audioslavia 9 3 0 0 5: 0 5
2. Dennisov 6 2 0 1 5: 3 2
3. NEWI Cefn Druids 6 2 0 1 3: 2 1
4. Bedistan 5 1 2 0 3: 1 2
5. Iansisle 4 1 1 1 3: 3 0
6. Avenging Altos 4 1 1 1 3: 4 -1
7. Fahigland 3 1 0 2 1: 4 -3
8. Free Radicals of Mu-Mu 2 0 2 1 1: 2 -1
9. Resistencia 1 0 1 2 0: 2 -2
10. Magnus Valerius 1 0 1 2 2: 5 -3
[/code:1:5a33001168]

Audioslavia are sitting pretty at the top, three points ahead of an impressive Dennisov team in second. Even more impressive is NEWI Cefn Druids who, for the first time, are not getting pummelled in every single game. Bedistan and Iansisle are fourth and fifth after modest starts, Avenging Altos are occupying the traditional puppet position (just behind the big teams) and the group is tailed off by the three newbies Fahigland, Mu-Mu and Resistencia, with a dissapointing Magnus Valerius propping up the ten-team group.
Bedistan
25-03-2004, 00:12
The Bedistan Sports Digest

Lions Wake Up
Goals actually scored on matchday 3; Bedistan gets first win

DENNISOV -- After starting qualifying with two nil-all draws, the Bedistan Lions managed to get something done in today's match against Dennisov. Kurt Brew started in the right fullback slot after Clinton Saravia suffered a sprained ankle in pre-match training.

Dennisov started off with the momentum, with <striker> hitting three shots off the bar in the first fifteen minutes. He would finally get one in twenty-three minutes in, with Fukushima unable to prevent the goal.

After that Dennisov goal, though, the whole tempo of the match reversed. Karen Neighbors got the equalizer on the stroke of halftime from a free kick, and a mid-second-half corner was converted by Christian Hanway to give the Lions the lead. Dennisov nearly tied the match again with a 79th-minute free kick, but Fukushima guessed correctly and kept the ball out. The final blow would come when Morris McGarity was brought down in the box, giving Bedistan a penalty kick. Substitute Kai Hancey slammed it into the top right corner for the final goal of the match.

The 3-1 win brings the Lions up to fourth place in Group 10 with a total of five points and a GD of +2. The team will next face a new team from Resistencia at James Parker National Stadium before going on the road again to face Magnus Valerius.

Final score:
Dennisov 1 (23)
Bedistan 3 (Neighbors 45, Hanway 64, Hancey pen 83)

Bedistan lineup:
http://bellsouthpwp.net/h/a/harleyt_1387/wc13/md3_lineup.png

[EDIT: Significant story inconsistencies. :oops:]
Bedistan
25-03-2004, 00:12
Note: The graphical match roster idea was, of course, blatantly stolen from Vilita, though mine doesn't look quite as nice. :P

(poorly disguised double post)
The Eagles Nest
25-03-2004, 00:19
Eagle's Nest Handed Worst International Loss

Injuries Assist to 3-0 loss to Gesamtkuntswerk

In their worst defeat in international play, the Strike Birds were whipped 3-nil by Gesamtkuntswerk (hereafter called Gesam) in Matchday 3 play. the move dropped them from 2nd to 7th as the group has yet to pull apart from each other.

Pre-game warm up showed that Josh Adams was able to play, but would not contribute much from his knee injury two days ago. Coach Aefnen made the risk to save him for the rest of the games and sat him down this game. This move was compounded by Mario Grotunia being taken out of the game with a sprained ankle 13 minutes in on what had the great hope of being a good scoring chance, but a small hole in the turf caught his foot and down he went.

With no offense to really help the Nest, Gesam was able to keep the ball and pounded Keeper Nathan Adams constantly. While Adams had 31 saves, he let 3 slip by leading to the 3-0 loss.

The Eagle's Nest will be playing Mattigool at home. Forward Adams is probable for this game, while Grotunia is doubtful. Coach Aefnen is looking to possibly move up some players to get a few more forwards on the team, since he is not near his alloted maximum number of players.

Due to the long flight home to the Nest, no quotes are available today.

Scoring

The Eagle's Nest
None

Gesamtkuntswerk
Gesam #12 34:00
Gesam #22 46:12
Gesam #22 51:43


Matchday3 Recap

Matchday Three and we still have no ties in Group 4, and are the only group to not record a tie yet. We are checking the records to see when this last occured. Gesamtkuntswerk finds itself 3 points ahead of 6 teams tied for 2nd, with the remaining three sides looking for a win.

Anti-Nazis 1 Fortuna Prospera 0
Formula One Racing 2 Gleam Street 1
Gesamtkuntswerk 3 The Eagles Nest 0
Mordecei 0 Mattigool 1
Vozvyshennost 0 Commerce Heights 1

[code:1:9262e17993]
Group 4 Standings
Pos Team W D L F A GD Pts PP
1 Gesamtkuntswerk 3 0 0 7 0 7 9 54
2 Mattigool 2 0 1 3 1 2 6 51
3 Anti-Nazis 2 0 1 3 2 1 6 51
4 Formula One Racing 2 0 1 3 2 1 6 51
5 Commerce Heights 2 0 1 2 1 1 6 51
6 Vozvyshennost 2 0 1 2 1 1 6 51
7 The Eagle's Nest 2 0 1 3 3 0 6 51
8 Fortuna Prospera 0 0 3 0 3 -3 0 45
9 Mordecei 0 0 3 0 4 -4 0 45
10Gleam Street 0 0 3 1 7 -6 0 45
[/code:1:9262e17993]

The Eagle's Nest WCXIII Qualifying Campaign
Eagle's Nest @ Gleam Street Win 2-0
Eagle's Nest v. Mordecei Win 1-0
Eagle's Nest @ Gesamtkuntswerk Loss 0-3
Eagle's Nest v. Mattigool
Eagle's Nest @ Formula One Racing
Eagle's Nest v. Fortuna Prospera
Eagle's Nest @ Vozvyshennost
Eagle's Nest v. Commerce Heights
Eagle's Nest @ Anti-Nazis
Eagle's Nest v. Gleam Street
Eagle's Nest @ Mordecei
Eagle's Nest V. Gesamtkuntswerk
Eagle's Nest @ Mattigool
Eagle's Nest v. Formula One Racing
Eagle's Nest @ Fortuna Prospera
Eagle's Nest v. Vozvyshennost
Eagle's Nest @ Commerce Heights
Eagle's Nest v. Anti-Nazis


Eagle's nest interested in BSE Free Bovines' Horace?

Rumors abound that Coach Aefnen is trying to acquire BSE Free Bovines Mascot Horace to play for the Nest. If true, then the same rationale that Steve's Island used for Holy India Tea Bag would hopefully work. More details later....hopefully.
Largent
25-03-2004, 01:00
OOC: Everyone I play fails to respond and it makes me mad! Ah well at least i score once.

IC: In the first half the score was still 0-0. Largent had to score before fatuige settled in. 30:00, Febluwitz with the ball at right wing. He comes up the side. The entire midfeild and strikers were making a break. T. Johnston moved from center to left as they had Becker come up the center with the strongest foot. Febluwitz crossed ot to Johnston who was met by 2 defenders. He made the chip to Becker but missed. A Pablocosa defender almost gets hold up it but Febluwitz recovers. Again to Johnston but this time he has passed the defenders.

29:36 Johnston is in the corner as G. Johnston hangs up at center feild for a quick defense. The chip is made to Becker with the perfect header into the bottom left... Goal.

29:15 Back at center for the rest of the half as Largent leads 1-0
The Redavic Union
25-03-2004, 01:25
Redavic Sports Update!

Did anyone in the country know that the RU National team was in the World Cup?! Neither did we! We got word from one of the trainers that travels with the Renegades that the team was in the WC and they are putting up a good fight. We were able to find the head coach to ask him a few questions.

RSU:Coach Marshall how long have yall know you were going to the World Cup?

Marshall:Long enough to be able to prepare abit.

RSU:Why didnt you ever tell anyone publicly?

Marshall: Well I didnt want to make it a big deal if we were gunna get our butts kicked.

RSU:How are the boys doing?

Marshall: Thats a good question. Right now the team is 1-2. But we are putting up a good fight. We are ranked 7th in group 8 but that doesnt mean much right now. We are just trying to gain some experince and hopfully be able to go to the World Cup next year.

RSU:Who are some of the star players on the team?

Marshall: Well we have an oustanding left full back named Brent Buyse. He has been stoping everything coming his way. Although we are about to lose him because he must stay home for the Olympic Games being held in Union City, RU. But I hope the team wont suffer too bad with his absences.

RSU: Why does he have to leave, why cant he stay?

Marshall: Well he is a great runner. He is running the half mile and is projected to win gold. And he said if we were to win our first 2 games he would try to work somthing out but since it doesnt look like we will go too far here, he said he will be leaving to go run but once he is done he said he will be returning. It will only be maybe 1 or 2 games he will miss. I think we wont be hurt too bad with him gone.

RSU: Well we all hope he does well. Who else is a star player on the team?

Marshall: Bradford Strickland is probably the best foward I have ever seen play the game. He has stored more than half of our goals this season. Aswell as Corbon Bone. He is anouther great player. When our left side is lined up with Brad up top, Corbon in the middle, and Brent down low, it is amazing what they can do together. To bad we cant make there magic more often like last game.

RSU:How do you think the team will place in the World Cup?

Marshall: Its too hard to tell right now. Aslong as my boys try there hardest and give it there all then I am happy with them. Its there first year and you cant expect them to win it all.

RSU:Thank you Coach Marshall we will be following your team closly.

Marshall:Thanks


As you have seen now, the Renegades are at it again. We all wish them the best of luck and speed of lighting.
Kingsford
25-03-2004, 01:43
Kingsford
25-03-2004, 01:47
OOC: Much apologies for the belatedness, this was supposed to be a pre-cup RP... however the forms have this funny little quality and hobby of pissing me off and not letting me post. Oh, what sense of humor they posess.

Secaucus Community Theatre Presents:
4teen.
A Musical
Act II

Scene: Jay and Silent Bob are in the “Super Captains’ Locker Room,” reading a letter.

JAY: Hey Morris Day and the Time Tribute Team! Come in here!
CARL SHETFIELD: Does he have to mention our stupid name ever time he addresses us?
JAY: I got our schedule today! I know who we’re playing.
BRIAN MORSTEDD: Who?
JAY: Here, I’ll read it to you.

Tanah Burung v. Kingsford
Kingsford v. Raptor Claw
Svecia v. Kingsford
Kingsford v. Ravenspire
Skipdonia v. Kingsford
Kingsford v. Alpha Commune
Stalag 5 v. Kingsford
Kingsford v. Melmond
BSE Free Bovines v. Kingsford
Kingsford v. Tanah Burung
Raptor Claw v. Kingsford
Kingsford v. Svecia
Ravenspire v. Kingsford
Kingsford v. Skipdonia
Alpha Commune v. Kingsford
Kingsford v. Stalag 5
Melmond v. Kingsford
Kingsford v. BSE Free Bovines

SONNY NORDIC: Couldn’t you have just said that days 10-18 are reverse of the first 9?
JAY: Where’s the fun in that? Anyways, you guys don’t practice enough. You need to be like me.
SATURN CALCETE: Sit around all day and do drugs?
JAY: Yeah—No! I mean, even though I don’t practice, I still think really hard about it. You guys aren’t thinking hard enough.
CARL SHETFIELD: We practice for 9 hours a day. TB’s a big game. You know, they’re right on our northern border.
JAY: I thought that was New York?
BRIAN MORSTEDD: Huh?
CARL SHETFIELD: They’re from New Jersey.
BRIAN MORSTEDD: New Jersey? What happened to Old Jersey? Or just original Jersey?
SONNY NORDIC: I think it’s in Ohio, east of Columbus.
CARL SHETFIELD: That’s Newark, you moron. And they pronounce it “Nerk” there anyways.
BRIAN MORSTEDD: Nerk? What’s Nerk?
CARL SHETFIELD: Newark is a city in New Jersey.
BRIAN MORSTEDD: Why is it in Ohio then?
CARL SHETFIELD: No, there’s two cities called Newark. One in New Jersey and one in Ohio.
BRIAN MORSTEDD: Where are New Jersey and Ohio?
CARL SHETFIELD: New Jersey is south of New York—
BRIAN MORSTEDD: What happened to York? Where is that?
CARL SHETFIELD: Pennsylvania.
SONNY NORDIC: No, that’s Hershey. You got them confused because they make York Peppermint Patties in Hershey, but the city isn’t called York.
CARL SHETFIELD: Yes, but there is also a city in Pennsylvania called York.
BRIAN MORSTEDD: Where’s Pennsylvania?
CARL SHETFIELD: It’s Southwest of New York.
BRIAN MORSTEDD: If you’re gonna use New York as a reference point, at least tell me where it is.
CARL SHETFIELD: It’s south of Canada.
BRIAN MORSTEDD: Canada?
CARL SHETFIELD: Yeah, you know, Canada? The nation that speaks both French and English?
BRIAN MORSTEDD: …Eauz?
CARL SHETFIELD: What? No! It borders the great lakes, like Lake Erie, which is North of Ohio, which is west of Pennsylvania, which is southwest of New York, which is north of New Jersey.
BRIAN MORSTEDD: Wait… Where’s Newark again?
JAY: Will you morons shut up? You wasted all that precious RP space with that mindless rambling.
BRIAN MORSTEDD: Chicken of the Sea? Is it Chicken or Tuna? What?
JAY: Uhh… yeah. So… since you guys have motivation and self esteem problems
SONNY NORDIC: We don’t have self esteem problems!
JAY: You’re stupid and you smell funny.
SONNY NORDIC: Aww…
JAY: I’ve brought in a motivational speaker. Ladies and gentlemen—
CARL SHETFIELD: There’s no ladies. They play on the Lady Kingsford National.
JAY: I stand uncorrected with NordicTrack as my proof
SONNY NORDIC: Aww…
JAY: I present, the present Sheriff of Crimpton County, Mr. Henry Tuck!
HENRY TUCK: Thank you, thank you. Now, when I started my professional streaking career 6 years ago, I never dreamt I’d be an international superstar. Everyone wanted to use me in their RPs. Plus, I drove law enforcement insane.
JAY: Right on!
HENRY TUCK: But as soon as I took the field in Lemmitania, with tens of thousands of people on looking, I felt like the world was in my hand. Then a bullet from the ex-Sheriff of Crimpton County ripped into my right buttocks and now I can’t walk, but I still felt so alive, so wonderful, so carefree. And young men, you can do this too. We both share the same playing ground, but a different sport. You know what I mean? Like, I used to run across naked, while you actually used hard work and practice to hone your skills well enough to be not as famous as me. Who took the better career choice now, suckers?
SONNY NORDIC: Aren’t you supposed to be motivational?
HENRY TUCK: Shut up, woman!
SONNY NORDIC: …I’ll set the stadium on fire…
HENRY TUCK: Now. In my 5 seconds of fame, I realized three points to being successful. Point 1. Take of your clothes, and make sure they’re Velcro. Point 2. Run really fast towards the ball. Point 3. Avoid security. And bullets. Alright, that’s all I have, thanks for having me here. Are there any questions?
BRIAN MORSTEDD: Where’s Newark?
HENRY TUCK: Newark is a magical place where many boys and girls play
Newark is a place I know and love and visit every day.
The air smells like toenails and the sky is a shade of brown
Newark, oh Newark! It makes a body proud!

The Devils, The Nets, the Jets, the Metrostars!
CARL SHETFIELD: Metrostars!
HENRY TUCK: Monkey knife fights, and chasing hobos with cars!
CARL SHETFIELD: with cars!
HENRY TUCK: Newark! Oh Newark! It makes a body proud!
JAY: Makes a body proud!
HENRY TUCK: Newark!
SONNY NORDIC: New Jersey!
HENRY TUCK: Oh Newark!
SONNY NORDIC: New Jersey!
HENRY TUCK: It makes, a, body…
JAY: Proud!
BRIAN MORSTEDD: While this is all so nice and fine
I’ve quite enjoyed this song
I still hold just one question I’ve
Been holding all along
The fighting monkeys, chasing geese, and the birds that chirp
While they all sound oh so nice, still…

Where the ---- is Nerk?

CARL SHETFIELD: In New Jersey!
HENRY TUCK: The Garden State
CARL SHETFIELD: On the East Coast!
HENRY TUCK: Next to the water, mate
CARL SHETFIELD: In the USA!
HENRY TUCK: The red, white, and blue
CARLSHETFIELD: The western Hemisphere!
HENRY TUCK: It’s the best one of all, oh!

Newark! Oh Newark! It makes a body Proud!
Newark! Oh Newark! It makes a body Proud!
BRIAN MORSTEDD: I give up!
Newark!
HENRY TUCK: That’s the way!
BRIAN MORSTEDD: Oh Newark!
HENRY TUCK: Sing it out!
BRIAN MORSTEDD: It makes a body Proud!
HENRY TUCK: One last time!
BRIAN MORSTEDD: It makes, a, body…
JAY: Proud!
Bedistan
25-03-2004, 02:44
Note from the Bedistan Football Association

The fourth qualifying match against Resistencia has been moved to Stephen Rogers Memorial Stadium in Yuba due to security issues. All purchased tickets will be compatible with the alternate stadium, though there will be fewer to go around. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Lemmitania
25-03-2004, 03:08
Live from Lemmington, this is the Dean of Lemmitanian sports, Lana Maelstrom, bringing you the World Cup Update on the Lemmitanian Radio Network. With me in the studio are commentator Melanie Melsterson and new national side head coach, ‘oagy Lemmichael. Mel, ‘oagy, welcome to the broadcast.

Mel: Thanks, Lana, always a pleasure to be here.

Hoagy: Arright.

Lana: First off, let’s take a look at the Lemmings’ performance so far. You’ve played three qualifying matches, with three different team rosters.

Hoagy: Yeah, that’s right.

Lana: A new approach in Lemmitanian football, but a common one in many countries.

Mel: It’s really the standard, to mix and match players, bring in whoever’s performing well in the professional leagues, give some different players a chance.

Hoagy: What she said.

Lana: A notable absence in last week’s nil-all draw with Squornshelous, was striker Lemstein Blue. ‘e’s been the top scorer in the Lemmitanian United Leagues these past three seasons, an’ considering ‘e comes from your own Lemago Lembeasts, it was somethin’ of a surprise not to see ‘im on the squad.

Hoagy: Yeah.

Lana: So ‘ow come you left ‘im off?

Hoagy: Me? I didn’t do nothing.

Lana: You’re the coach, it’s your decision ‘oo’s on the team an’ ‘oo’s off.

Hoagy: Ohhh, I see. You’re under the misapprehension that I actually have some kind of power over what Lemstein does. Like, you think I can just tell him to show up for a game, and poof! There he is.

Lana: That’s more or less ‘ow it works, usually.

Hoagy: Well, maybe that’s how they do things down in Lemco City.

Lana: Yeh, it is. An’ also ‘ow they do things in pretty much every other city, too.

Hoagy: Sure, sure. Well, just to set the record straight, Lana, I did tell Lemstein he could start against Squornshelous.

Lana: So where was ‘e?

Hoagy: Who the hell knows?

Lana: You don’t maintain much control over your squad, do you?

Hoagy: I’m only human. It would take an Irresistable Force to bend Lemstein to its will.

Mel: What about Lemmette?

Hoagy: Her too. Apparently she had nothing better to do than play goal these three games.

Lana: So we can’t expect to see either of the Blue siblings on a regular basis?

Hoagy: Define ‘regular.’

Lana: Regular. As in, at predictable intervals.

Hoagy: Predictable? No. Hell no.

Mel: They’re free-spirited kids. You used to be like that, Lana.

Lana: I never missed a football match!

Mel: No, well, that’s true.

Hoagy: Hey, it’s not like we lost, or nothing.

Lana: That’s a ‘ell of an attitude for the coach of the national side to go brandishing.

Hoagy: It’s won me two straight championships with Lemago.

Lana: …fair enough. So, you’re ‘appy with the team’s performance so far?

Hoagy: The team, I think it’s safe to say, is on fire.

Lana: I dunno as I’d say that. One win, two draws, fourth place on five points? I mean, it ain’t bad, but they’re ‘ardly burnin’ up the pitch.

Hoagy: No, no, not the pitch. They were careful to keep the flames off the pitch. When I said the team’s on fire, I should rightly have said, the team was on fire. But it’s out now.

Mel: The team was on fire?!

Hoagy: Most of them. But, hey, I wasn’t planning to start more than a couple of ‘em next week anyhow.

Lana: Wot the ‘ell was the team doin’ on fire?

Mel: When did this happen? I haven’t heard anything about it!

Hoagy: Ohhh, just a couple hours ago. Yeah, it had something to do with the engine.

Lana: The engine? Wot engine?

Hoagy: Of the van.

Mel: You mean the team bus? The one they bought second-hand from the Audioslavian team?

Hoagy: That’s the one.

Lana: I ‘adn’t ‘eard about this. Why the ‘ell is the national football side driving a second-‘and bus?

Hoagy: There being no cars, really, in Lemmitania, we needed something to get around in. We were almost late to the second match, against Creedence Clearwater, you know. And as it happened, Zach de la Rocha called up last week and asked if we wanted to buy a good bus, cheap.

Lana: Mad Zach? ‘e ain’t affiliated with the Audioslavian team. ‘e’s just a commentator.

Hoagy: Well, be that as it may, he was hawking their old bus.

Lana: That’s absolutely crazy. An’ you bought it?

Hoagy: Hell yes! For the price he was asking, we couldn’t say no.

Mel: But lo and behold, the bus caught fire?

Hoagy: No! No, no, the team caught fire. Didn’t I say that?

Mel: But you said it had something to do with the engine.

Hoagy: Yeah, that’s what I suspect.

Mel: Are you saying you think Zach de la Rocha sabotaged the bus he sold you?

Hoagy: No, I doubt that. Most likely it was Lemmette’s fault.

Lana: Lemmette Blue? The goalkeeper?

Hoagy: Yep. That’s the one.

Mel: Explain to us exactly how you think Lemette caused the engine to make the team—not the bus, the team—catch fire.

Hoagy: Well, the bus wouldn’t run. And Lemmette, being Lemmette, insisted on trying to fix it. Which, Lemmette being Lemmette, involved kicking the crap out of it. And the team being the team, they all thought it was jolly good fun. Until she kicked the gas line or something and the damn thing exploded.

Lana: Oh, Bejeezus! Is she all right?

Hoagy: Define ‘all right’.

Mel: Injured! Killed! Maimed!

Hoagy: If you define ‘all right’ as ‘injured, killed, or maimed,’ then, no, she isn’t all right. She only had minor burns.

Lana: Wot about the rest of the team?

Hoagy: Well, like I said before, I wasn’t really planning to start most of them next week anyway.

Lana: This is ‘orrible. And wot’s worse, it’s time to break for some important messages.
Total n Utter Insanity
25-03-2004, 03:18
OOC: Everyone I play fails to respond and it makes me mad! Ah well at least i score once.

*Halfassedstates
Hawcoat
*Nikea
*Steves Island
*Brazillico
Pablicosta
*Total n Utter Insanity
Indigo Islands
Aquilla

The stars show the other "active" people in your group. The other 4 you can say anything about ;)
25-03-2004, 03:56
Hold on a minute, everyone... I thought this lot were the greatest team of our generation? Europa Brittania, winners of World Cups 9 and 11, only managed to beat a humble egg by one goal to nil? Surely that can't be right, can it? To be fair to them, they did seem unsure that they were in the right place. It seemed to me as if they couldn't actually see me. They just turned up, popped a goal in and left, saying that they had no-one to play against, so if they'd scored one, then they'd won. Well it isn't my fault I can't move, I'm just made that way. Anyway, they weren't wasting their time - that goal they scored got them three points, and that's what they came for. We play The Redavic Union next. Let's hope they make a mess of things when they come up against me!

Of course, when I mean make a mess, I don't mean that they should break me, no matter how much of a mess that would leave.

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*Note - Selected clipings from The Daily Druid will shortly be making an appearance.



Hopefully.
Largent
25-03-2004, 04:43
Largent
25-03-2004, 04:43
OOC: Still, no response...

IC: T. Johnston bombed up the middle with the goal in hi sight when he felt it, the trip. He came tumbling down to the ground. Penalty shot.

89:55 this decided it... he shot into the top right and it hit the cross bar but Febluwitz gets the rebound and scores! The final whistle sounds. Final score LARGENT 2 PABLOCOSTA 0. Another nail biting victory for the tigers.
Largent
25-03-2004, 04:52
OOC: Everyone I play fails to respond and it makes me mad! Ah well at least i score once.

*Halfassedstates
Hawcoat
*Nikea
*Steves Island
*Brazillico
Pablicosta
*Total n Utter Insanity
Indigo Islands
Aquilla

The stars show the other "active" people in your group. The other 4 you can say anything about ;)

I meant the last two people I played. I don't mean to insult the active ones.
Iansisle
25-03-2004, 04:54
“I see things are back to usual,” said Ted, throwing down his copy of the Ianapalis Star-Tribune in disgust.

“Ians lose?” asked Frank, who was nursing a tall glass of beer.

“Bad. Three to two to Avenging Altos.”

“Who?”

“Avenging Altos. Apparently they’ve some relation to Kaze Progressa.”

“Kaze Progressa?” asked Jack, screwing up his face. “Who’re they?” That the Progressans were one of the better known teams - some might say a good deal better known (and, in fact, just plain better) than the Ians - didn’t bother Jack one little bit.

“Don’t they play hockey too?” pondered Frank. Most World Cup nations that the Ians’ fans did know about also had sides in the Cherry Cup.

“I think so,” replied Ted. “Like Tranquillitis.”

“Wait,” said the old man from down the counter. “Tranquillitis isn’t playing international football anymore, are they?”

“That’s where we won the SuperCup,” said Frank proudly.

“Yeah, but that doesn’t answer my question. Didn’t the Moose quit international football?”

“I don’t see ‘em in the ranking anywhere,” said Harry, who’d taken up Ted’s paper. “Christ - I don’t recognize ‘alf these teams. Who the devil are the Avengin’ Altos?”

“We just answered that, you drunken fool,” snapped Tom. “Honestly, don’t you listen to half of what we say?”

“Only the important half,” Harry tried to retort.

“Where’s the loss put us, Ted?” asked Frank.

“Fifth, behind Audioslavia, Dennisov, the Druids, and Bedistan,” sighed Ted while grabbing his paper back. “This keeps up, we’re playing for another trip to the Harmony Cup.”

“What about the SuperCup?” said Frank. “How come we can’t play for that again?”

“Aren’t the SuperCup an’ the ‘Armony Cup the same thing?” asked Harry.

“No, I think ‘SuperCup’ is just what they called the Harmony Cup when they held it in Tranquillitis,” replied Jack.

“Haven’t we already been through this ten bloody times already?” demanded Ted. “Lord! I don’t even know why I hang out in this pub! I have more intelligent conversations with my goldfish!”

“That’s one smart gol’fish,” nodded Harry approvingly.
Melmond
25-03-2004, 05:15
BSE Free Bovines' Mascot Detained by Melmond Authorities
"Horace" Arrested Minutes After Arriving in Country
By Gakk LaBouche of the Morales Inquirer

MORALES, MELMOND-- It was another day at the Morales International Airport in Melmond. It also seemed like another travel day for the BSE Free Bovines National Football team, entering the country and going through customs and all the hoops one usually goes through for international travel. However, while waiting for the team bus at Morales International Airport, Horace the BSE Free Bovine mascot let out several bursts of ozone-eating bovine flatulance, the final blow being so forceful a car alarm went off. Melmond authorities, while able to tolerate flatulence in moderation, due to the strict environmental laws, Horace had to be arrested immediately. He is now held by authorities on 1,000 wong bond. Due to their recent lack of success, the BSE Free Bovines' money fund has dried up to the point that its either give bail to Horace or be able to bail Melmond after the game. Rumour has it however that there is a foreign benefactor who may put Horace out on bond, possibly to talk about his services when his tour of duty with the BSE Free Bovines runs out. Horace will have to return to Melmond for a to be announced court date, where a creative sentence will be handed out since Melmond has no prisons.
25-03-2004, 08:19
Marie Law (ML): I'm reporting from the House of Prayer on a historic day in Warriors history!!! :D The Warriors set several team records...in the first half of their match against Pablitopia today. The most notable is that Thomas Larson scored the first ever Warriors hat trick in international competition by taking passes from his wife in the 2nd, 26th, and 39th minutes to help the Warriors build a 3-0 lead. Then, William Harper converted a penalty kick in the 44th minute to give the Warriors a 4-0 lead. The result probably would have been much worse, except Head Coach Martin Luther showed pity and played his subs during the second half, except that he left goalie Joshua Harris in the match to provide some leadership and help him get his confidence back after being naiiled for two goals in back-to-back games coming in. Apparently, Coach Luther told the subs to just pass the ball around a lot and avoid shooting unless they had an easy goal. They had several opportunities, but blew every one of them. Joshua Harris could even be seen sitting down against one of the posts during large chunks of the match resting in case Pablitopia ever got a chance. They had a couple, but Harris made the easy saves on those attempts. Thomas Larson joins me today to talk about the match. First off, How does it feel to have made history today?

Thomas Larson (TL): I didn't really think about it until after Harper came up to me after the third one and pointed out that I had just completed a hat trick.

ML: How important was a match like this to the team?

TL: It is a big confidence booster, but Pablitopia is a younger team. We'd be a lot happier if we were putting up these sorts of numbers regularly against some of the best teams. It was a good chance to get our starters a rest before our match at Kaze Progressa.

ML: What do you expect in that match?

TL: If we can play about as well as we did today, it should be a great match. It probably won't be as high scoring as the match today, but it will still be a lot of fun.

ML: How important would taking at least one point from that match be?

TL: It would be a huge boost towards our efforts to qualify, as it would keep them behind us in the standings for at least one more match, and they're probably one of the teams we'll have to beat out to qualify.

ML: Thank you for your time, Thomas. I know that your wife is probably waiting for you. Let's send it back to Jennifer in the studio.

Jennifer Johnson: Thank you, as always, Marie for your excellent report. Let's recap for those who may just be tuning in. The Warriors blew out Pablitopia today 4-0 at the House of Prayer. They were led by a Thomas Larson hat trick and a penalty shot by William Harper. The Warriors are now right back in the thick of the race to qualify for WC XIII. Good night everybody.


PRAYING2GOD 4 -Larson (2nd, 26th, 39th minutes all from Carter Larson, 4 for the Cup), Harper (44th pen)
Pablitopia 0
Ravenspire
25-03-2004, 09:29
KM: ...but, as it turned out, no witnesses could recall seeing the banana at the time. Meanwhile, in sports news, it's the first World Cup since the last one. Here with me to discuss the new Ravens is, as always, Michael Black. Mike?

MB: Thank you, Kath. We're now actually several weeks into the competition, thanks to that little incident at the Queenston Chronal Research Center the other day and/or a month ago. For those of you who were affected, we're going to present a quick recap, but before we get to that... you called them the "new" Ravens, Kath. I was under the impression that the new team was planning to use a different name.

KM: Well, Mike, there was some sentiment toward retiring the name in tribute to the players who died of that illness they contracted during the last Cup. In the end, though, they decided that it would be more fitting to keep the name.

MB: I see. It seems new coach Kaede Kitsuki, formerly a striker herself, has done a good job of getting them into shape, based on their performance so far.

KM: Are there any standout players, Mike?

MB: You wouldn't ask that question if the answer weren't "yes," Kath. Most of the attention so far has gone to Kyria Chase, the young striker who played for the Sargard Cranes. But I think defender Alex Ford is one to watch. He's displayed an extraordinary defensive ability in these early matches.

KM: And their tactics?

MB: Kaede was always a more offense-oriented player than her predecessor Zhen Sui-Ling. Her coaching style seems to be following the same pattern. The new Ravens are less oriented on defense than the teams traditionally have been. I know that's been said before, but this really is a clean slate. It will be interesting to see how it works out.

KM: Let's look at the matches, then. First up was Tanah Burung.

MB: We've encountered the Crocodiles several times before--

KM: Who could forget that blimp of theirs?

MB: Indeed. And they've always given us a strong game. They're favorites in many circles this year, and they certainly opened strong, earning a 2-1 victory over the fledgling Ravens. I'd actually take that as an encouraging sign, though -- our team didn't fold.

KM: True. The Ravens went on to earn their first win in their second match, against BSE Free Bovines.

MB: They're a relatively new side on the international field, Kath, but they do have some experience, so it was good to see the Ravens manage a win there. There's definitely a confidence element to the game, and scoring that first win will go a long way toward reaffirming theirs. This early win might prove to be the most vital for the black and crimson.

KM: The third match was drawn against a first-time competitor, if I'm not mistaken. Raptor Claw.

MB: With morale running high, the Ravens scored another win, but it certainly wasn't an effortless one. Alex Ford's successful interception late in the first half -- that's one of the reasons I said he's one to watch, incidentally -- was nothing short of miraculous. If he hadn't pulled it off, that goal would have scored, no question. And who can say whether that might have changed the second half, and the result, of the match?

KM: It was a beautiful play on their part, wasn't it? Midfielder Maki Shizura was caught completely off-guard... I hear she trained hard all week after that match.

MB: They may surprise people yet. But the biggest surprise for the Ravens was doubtless their most recent match.

KM: Yes... they faced Kingsford, one of the higher-seeded sides in group 1, and came away with an upset, just barely.

MB: I wouldn't have picked that game for a win, but somehow, they managed to pull through. That might be more a reflection of a slump on Kingsford's part than particular skill on the Ravens', though -- Kingsford has had a bad start this year.

KM: What about the rest of the group, then?

MB: Stalag 5 has given a strong performance out the gate -- the Ravens are currently ahead of them only on goal difference. Between the two, I'd say the odds are even right now.

KM: Svecia, like the Ravens, is an old power currently in something of a state of decline.

MB: It would be dangerous to dismiss them. Historically, the Ravens have a winning record when facing them, but they remain a strong side, currently in fourth position, and they've been fairly consistent for the most part. On the other hand, the Ravens have been weak in recent years. Even though they're an all-new team, there could be a psychological impact.

KM: Skipdonia, I don't know much about.

MB: Another newcomer, along with Alpha Commune. The Ravens should have the advantage in both matches, if only because of the experience of Kaede Kitsuki. But that's only true so long as they don't become overconfident and complacent. This short streak of wins actually makes that possibility more likely.

KM: And that leaves Melmond.

MB: Wasn't there an earth crystal there, or something of the sort?

KM: They're currently fifth on the chart, Mike. Two wins, two losses -- and they've got confidence, that's for sure.

MB: That could take them far, Kath. It's still early, so nothing is set in stone. But I think the match between Ravenspire and Melmond might be one of the more interesting ones.

KM: Really? You think it's the most anticipated?

MB: The most anticipated is probably the rematch against Tanah Burung, Kath, but I'd call it a close second. Of course, fans will be watching the next match against Kingsford closely.

KM: A match which we will, of course, broadcast. But it looks like we're out of time for tonight. This has been the news at 10. Stay tuned for the news at 11...

Kathryn Malley and Michael Black, reporting for RNN
Liverpool England
25-03-2004, 09:35
The World Cup 13 Qualifying Update - Liverpool England in Group 9

Decaltré Jomans at the new 106 000 capacity National Stadium for the match which ended Liverpool England 3 Tadjikstan 0

Liverpool England 3 (Kelvin KΣσ Johnsen 65, 90+1; Dominic Dirosa 36 penalty) Tadjikstan 0

WHAT A MATCH. Three goals, lots of excitement, and a controversial penalty. Dominic Dirosa managed to get a long ball through to KΣσ Johnsen, who clearly fell outside the area, with minimal contact from defender no 2, and stepped up to take the penalty, 1-0.

Johnsen, who is to be suspended for a red card he attained in the match against Eauz, finished a marvellous performance with a brace. It remains to be seen if the team can win their next match without him.

Manager Caddy Cannon later said of the penalty, "All's fair and square as the referee sees it in football - you gotta live with it."
Jeruselem
25-03-2004, 13:23
Jeruselem Government News

Jeruselem sink Haraki in WC XIII

Group 7 cellar dweller Haraki was further compromised by a rampant Crusader team who brushed aside the Haraki team 3-0. Haraki basically did not get much possession for most of the game and few chances to score were presented. Goals to Becks, Jones and U-21 star Mimi Goldstein polished off a fine performance by Jeruselem despite many more missed chances which could have been 6-0.

Haraki are last with no points and very bad goal difference. Captain Harry Kewell sympathised with Haraki "In World Cup XI, we lost 13 games. We know what it feels to be on the bottom of the heap, but for us it's history and 2nd position in Group 7 is good."

Jeruselem 3 (Becks 30, Jones 56, Goldstein 78)
Haraki 0
Eauz
25-03-2004, 13:28
Fourth Straight win

Les Bleus travelled to Zephyrs in preparation of the forth qualifying match. Arriving in Zephyrs, Les Bleus were early to try and get a feel of the stadium, and how the field works. Les Bleus could see this would be a team that would not give up.

The first half started off a surprise for Les Bleus, as Zephyrs came out strong. The crowd was very intense too, as they were screaming all sorts of things. The crowd must have had mental control of Les Bleus, because they just did not look like the first place team they are in the first half. Though, at the 44th minute, Les Bleus got a penalty kick, and capitalized on it, making the match 1 – 0 for Les Bleus.

The second half of the match was played well on both sides. The Zephyrs defence was strong, keeping off many Eauz attacks. Les Bleus defence was tested a few other times, all resulting in no goals for Zephyrs. Finally during the 71st minute, Les Bleus shot a corner kick, headed in the net by a Mid-fielder. Resulting in a 2 – 0 win for Les Bleus


The next match will come against Europa Brittania, who is the expected team to take first place in group 8. Europa Brittania has played well in the past, and there is no change this year. It is expected that record crowds will be attending the match again, to see a world cup champion. Look for a very close match played, unlike some of the earlier matches Les Bleus played.

Coach’s comments: “You know, we are doing pretty well for the moment, but this is only four matches. Les Bleus have to keep up the winning attitude throughout the qualifying round. Look, at the moment, we have 14 matches more to go, and at the moment, we have won 4 of 4 matches. We can’t get our hopes up too early, but we also have to enjoy the win”
He also would go on to talk about Europa Brittania: “I feel we can beat anyone in this group, as long as we keep our concentration. Europa Brittania is definitely a tough team, but not every team is going to be beatable. But I feel that we have a little advantage, being as home against them. Maybe we will see Les Bleus victorious.”


Round 1: Tadjikistan @ Eauz W 0 - 4
Round 2: Eauz @ Intelligent Madness W 4 - 0
Round 3: Liverpool England @ Eauz W 1 - 2
Round 4: Eauz @ Zephyrs W 2 - 0
Round 5: Europa Brittania @ Eauz
Round 6: Eauz @ The Redavic Union
Round 7: Just an egg @ Eauz
Round 8: Eauz @ Gormith
Round 9: East Spaam@ Eauz
Round 10: Eauz @ Tadjikistan
Round 11: Intelligent Madness @ Eauz
Round 12: Eauz @ Liverpool England
Round 13: Zephyrs @ Eauz
Round 14: Eauz @ Europa Brittania
Round 15: The Redavic Union @ Eauz
Round 16: Eauz @ Just an Egg
Round 17: Gormith @ Eauz
Round 18: East Spaam @ Eauz

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Group 8
W D L GF:GA GD Pts
1. Eauz 4 0 0 12: 1 11 12
2. Liverpool England 3 0 1 8: 3 5 9
3. Europa Brittania 3 0 1 7: 2 5 9
4. East Spaam 2 1 1 5: 4 1 7
5. Gormith 2 0 2 5: 4 1 6
6. The Redavic Union 2 0 2 6: 7 -1 6
7. Intelligent Madness 1 2 1 3: 6 -3 5
8. Just an egg 0 1 3 1: 6 -5 1
9. Zephyrs 0 1 3 1: 7 -6 1
10. Tadjikistan 0 1 3 1: 9 -8 1
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Brazillico
25-03-2004, 14:07
OOC to Largent

A few rules to RPing:

1. First of all, planning an RP, or Co-RPing is pretty much dead. Two people only usually start planning their RPs and sharing them when they get to the bigger matches at the tail end of the tournament. Usually what happens is one person in the match RPs and if the other wants to RP it out as well, they add on something or give a different view of things than the previous match report.

2. Just because no one answers you doesn't mean you win. The score posted on the score board is final, so you have to RP it out within those parameters. Sure, it happens losing 5-0 to someone who doesn't RP at all, but there will also be better games that come along. My advice for coping with bad losses, you can either A-Formulate a harsh media critique questioning the testicular fortitude of your team (A personal favorite for me) or B-Just not RP it at all and wait for greener pastures. That's not to say there are other creative ways to RP losses as well.

You're a new guy who seems willing to RP and it's always welcome to have people like that come along. By no means take this as criticism, just trying to help you out so you can perhaps flourish and become one of the regulars some day.
The Eagles Nest
25-03-2004, 15:08
*We break to a secluded room, both faces are obscured in the shadows*

1.He's where?

2. .....Melmond.

1.but the Bovines left already.

2. He's been arrested.

1. Arrested? What did he do? I mean, come on, he's such a nice guy.

2. Airplane food doesn't sit well with him. Apparently there is a methane ordinance in Melmond.

1. *silence*

2. So, we can get him out on bail....1000 wong.

1. In the excahnge, how much are we looking at...since I know the Bovines are short on wog right now.

2. About 734 claw.

1. *thinks a second* Do it. Maybe it will help the negotiations.

2. Anything from BSE FA?

1. not yet. Hopefully today.

2. Ok, *turns and leaves the room*

1. methane regulation? sheesh.
Giant Zucchini
25-03-2004, 15:38
NEWSFLASH:

Phoot scores once again for the Zucchinis in their 150th competitive international match, this time against Jagiellonia. Once again, the Zucchinis piled on the defensive, not letting Jagiellonia any space in the Zucchini half, while Phoot secured the 3 points with an effective counter-attack in the second half. Head Coach Mr Hurr, "This clean sheet is very important for us as we prepare to do battle with One Red Dot." After a run of defensive performances, the Giant Zucchini public is waiting to see how Mr Hurr will set up the team for the United Powers derby.
Snub Nose 38
25-03-2004, 15:57
(from the “discussion” thread”) Thanks Snub Nose 38! As a show of gratitude, how about a friendly at your place once our Fearless Farmers are out of it? Thanks much!

Headmistress of the Melmond Football Association
*we find ourselves in the pub across the street from "38 special" stadium at lunch time. sitting at our table are the hooligans manager ben dover, his wife and assistant eileen dover, assistant manager justin case, as well as the minister of athletics, olympics, and alcoholic beverages and someone known only as "margaret". the wings are good here.*

- ...and offered us a friendly.
- A what, Margaret?
- A friendly, dimwit.
- A friendly what?
- Don't hit him, Margaret. A friendly football match, Minister.
- A friendly football match...thank you, Ben.
- You're welcome.
- Does that mean the other ones aren't friendly? Ouch!
- Margaret, I asked you not to hit him. At least, not in public.
- Look, pea-brain, they're all friendly...and they're all not quite so friendly.
- That doesn't make sense.
- Neither do you, pinhead!
- Restrain yourself, Margaret. Look, pal, all the matches are friendly in that the players don't really want to kill one another. They're all unfriendly because the players do want to win, and will try pretty much anything they think they can get away with.
- But, Eileen, if they're all friendly and they're all unfriendly why does Melmond want to play a "friendly"?
- Now, wait a minute. I know the answer. Bloody fool, now you've got me confused as well.
- Let me try, Eileen.
- Good luck then, Justin.
- Idiot ought to know something about the sport if he's gonna be the flippin' minister of...
- Calm down, Margaret. Look, bud, there are football matches and there are football matches.
- ?
- Um...look, some of 'em count, and some of 'em don't.
- ?
- See, they...well, if...okay, look...
- He's a blockhead! He's hopeless! Look, you foolish, ridiculous, laughable, mindless, half-witted, dim-bulb! There are school matches, and club matches, and professional matches, and international matches! There are qualifying matches, and tournament matches, and quarter final matches, and semi-final matches, and final matches! There are wooden matches...no, wait a minute...strike that.
- If I strike a wooden match, it'll start a fire.
- Stop hitting him, Margaret!
- Listen...a Friendly is a match between two national sides that is NOT part of a tournament, or qualification rounds for a tournament.
- Well, why didn't you say so Ben?
- I just did...no wonder Margaret hits you.
- So, Melmond want's to play a Friendly with the Hooligans?
- By George, I think he's got it!
- After they're out of what?
- Margaret...the hitting. It's not helping, really.
- Pinhead! Jerk! Nimwit! After they're out of the World Cup.
- Oh...the cuppy thing.
- Augh!!! Gack!!!
- Somebody help Margaret! I think the Heimlich!
- So...what if they don't get eliminated?
- Well...um...then...see...
- Ben, let me. Once they're out - whether they get eliminated during qualilfication, or qualify and then get eliminated, or make it to the finals and then get eliminated, or even if they flippin' win - once they are out, then we schedule a friendly.
- Oh. Ok.

*our ears are ringing, our head is spinning, and we've lost our appetite. we slip quietly out the door and head for a nice quite bench in the park - regardless of the fact that it's raining cats and dogs.*

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ooc: sure - as soon as one or both of us is out, we'll schedule a friendly. :D
Snub Nose 38
25-03-2004, 16:50
Scuttlebutt - Morning Edition

Ghosts Got it Goin'!
Sten Remington Grey

World Cup Thirteen qualifying matchday four, and right here in "38 Special" Stadium your Hooligans took on Lovisa in a hard fought, sometimes bloody, match. Two Hooligan players were taken off with injuries (more on that later), as was a Lovisan Midfielder - we've since learned his injuries were minor, and he'll be back for the next scheduled match. The match also featured two red cards, one for each side, issued when two players collided during play, got up and began shouting in each others faces. When they disregarded the referees direction to step away from each other, he ejected them both from the match.

The score at the half was 0 - 0, but the Spectral Hooligans came out in a new, more offensive minded formation (3 strikers, 3 midfielders, 3 defenders - they played 2 strikers and 4 defenders during the first half - mind, this is with one player ejected) and changed the tone of the match completely. Horatio's Ghost scored in the 54th minute, the Specter of Malicious scored in the 65th minute, and Neanderthal's Spirit got a third for the Hooligans in the 85th.

Final score: Lovisa 0 - Snub Nose 38 3.

Four wins in four matches! Top of group 5! Four clean sheets!

I don't know about all the other Hooligan fans here in the Frost-Free Borderlands of Snub Nose 38, but this fan is extremely grateful to Chief Academician Albert Onestone of the Snub Nose 38 Academy of Sciences, and someone known only as "Margaret" from the Ministry of Athletics, Olympics, and Alcoholic Beverages. That because we've heard that these are the two people responsible for concocting, and executing, the plan to revive the ghosts of 22 of our past Hooligans Greats to field as our side for World Cup 13.

It's working! After four qualifiers the Hooligans have the third highest goal differential (10 - Oddslavo is first with 12, Eauz second with 11) and are one of only six sides who have yet to give up a goal (the other five: Aquilla, Antaeus Rising, Oddslavo, Gesamtkunstwerk and Giant Zucchini).

We advise all citizen's of the Frost-Free Borderlands of Snub Nose 38 to continue their support to the sacrificial supplication of the random number gods.

Now - about those injuries to two Hooligan players. Each appeared at first to have broken a bone, and both were rushed immediately to Saint Swithens Hospital here in Sten. On arrival the medical staff discovered that neither had broken a bone - having no bones to break. Nor had they injuries of any other kind - having no actual corporeal being to injure. It appears they were both just severly winded. Although, as ghosts are believed not to breath...well, in any case, the two are physically fit for the next match. Or, fit, anyway - as the astral aspect of what used to be a living physical being, I don't believe they can be "physically" anything.

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ooc: probably just jinxed the hooligans, but what the heck - it's only a game. :wink:
Total n Utter Insanity
25-03-2004, 17:11
Nil-nil with only injury time left and Belless nowhere to be found, looks like TnUI are gonna drop 2 points here.

Meanwhile in deepest darkest Halfassedstates...

Belless: I’m sure that secret hide out is around here somewhere...

*sign*

Belless: See-cret hid out laughed. Cock-oh-dil pit rite.

Belless goes right.

*screaming*
Commerce Heights
25-03-2004, 17:54
unknown location
Belmore: you are the center forward...you shall worship the great Alan Belmore!

Quigley: Why should I?

Belmore: you will live to play forever and score all of the goals!

Quigley: ...

Belmore: repeat after me: "In the beginning, there was a field hockey coach."

Quigley: In the beginning, there was a soccer coach.

Belmore: I said field hockey coach, soccer is slani!

Quigley: What's a slani?

*** Mode chance "-v Quigley" by Belmore

Quigley: Hey, this isn't IRC! You can't do that!

Belmore: Let's try this again. "In the beginning, there was a field hockey coach. He got bored, and decided to make a field hockey team with an invincible center forward. And he made the center forward in his own image, and he saw that it was...bad? WHO SLANIED UP MY HOLY SCRIPTURES?!"

Quigley: What are you doing, anyway?

Belmore: You are to be initiated into the Cult of the Alan Belmores. You will become one with the Belmorian Collective. Resistance is pedantic.

Quigley: I denounce the Alan Belmores! I serve the Cult of MARGARET!

*** Quigley has been kicked from #unknown_location by Belmore (Silence, fool!)

Quigley: This isn't a chat room! Silence, fool!

Belmore: I declare you a member of the Cult!

Quigley: So I get all that long life and all that junk if I join your cult?

Belmore: Yes.

Quigley: Fine then.

Belmore: Then welcome.

Quigley leaves the unknown location for NEWI Cefn Druids...

Quigley: I renounce my membership in the Cult of the Alan Belmores! I declare myself a TREVOR!

Quigley, now Trevor A. Belless the nth, leaves NEWI Cefn Druids for Commerce Heights. He arrives at National Stadium in time for the game against Anti-Nazis, where the team draws 1-1.

(OOC: It would have been better if I had the time. But at least it's an RP.)
Snub Nose 38
25-03-2004, 18:51
*he appears without warning, without fanfare, without fuss, there in the security holding area of the morales international airport in melmond. he's a small, non-descript, run-of-the-mill, wouldn't-notice-him-in-a-small-crowd kind of guy. his name is woodrow ulysses bartholemew lief - would you believe it? quietly, to keep the consternation of his "hosts" to a minimum, he speaks*

- Hi.
- Who's there?!?!
- Just me.
- Just who are you, just me?
- Wood U. B. Lief at your service, gentlemen. I represent the Frost-Free Borderlands of Snub Nose 38's Ministry of Super Secret Sleuthery.
- The what of who's which, now?
- The Ministry of Super Secret Sleuthery of the Frost-Free Borderlands of Snub Nose 38.
- Ah...you work for that nosey little busy-body, um...John...no, Jim...er...
- Jack Cass.
- Right. So, what does Jack Cass want with Melmondian Airport Security, eh?
- We've received word that one "Horace", mascot of the BSE Free Bovine's national side, was detained by security here. Something about illicit methane gas, I think.
- True. What has that to do with you, or Jack, or Snub Nose 38.
- I've been authorized to put up the 1000 wong bail, with the sole proviso that Horace be placed in my custody pending his/her/it's hearing.
- Why would we do that? How would that benefit Snub Nose 38? More importantly, how would that benefit Melmond?
- Are we alone?
- Unless another one of you intends to pop in out of thin air.
- Can I be frank?
- I though you were Woodrow.
- ...erk...um, can I be candid?
- I certainly wish you would, Wood.
- Do you have a stutter?
- What?
- Stutter?
- Could we stick to the point?
- I was asking if I could be candid.
- And I said I wish you would, Wood.
- And I...never mind...here's the thing. We fully intend to spirit Horace out of here and take him/her/it back to Snub Nose 38, forfeiting the bail money. That's where Melmond benefits - you get to keep the cash.
- Right. And how does Snub Nose 38 benefit?
- Well, see, we're planning this big picnic-barbeque...

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To be (possibly) continued...
Melmond
25-03-2004, 19:39
It’s A Gas!
Vulgar Bodily Functions Enable Fearless Farmers to Tip Over Bovines
By Gakk LaBouche of the Morales Inquirer

MORALES, MELMOND—Farmer and bovine, the relationship throughout the history of man and cowkind has been one of master and servant. The farmer is the friend of the Bovine in the fact that the farmer feeds the bovines and gives them shelter and protects them from outside predators. Let’s face it; bovines would be an endangered specie without farmers. On the other hand, cows get milked by farmers and when the good part of their years has past, they get tenderized and slaughtered. The fate of the BSE Free Bovines against the Fearless Farmers of Melmond wasn’t as dire as a slaughtering, but they came out on the losing side to Melmond as the Fearless Farmers win 1-nil.
It was a cool, misty night at Lifedonations Stadium in Morales where a well fed sold out crowd of 33,550 came to see the match between Melmond and BSE Free Bovines. Emotions ran high on the Bovines’ side as their beloved mascot Horace is still being detained in a Morales Police Station, and it appears that they have been rather distracted by the entire commotion at the beginning of the game.
Melmond was on the attack rather early in the match, the football being in their possession most of the while. At the 7th minute, Melmond captain and Morales Blacks club player Martin Goodwin made an accurate cross in which superstar and sex symbol Critandi Unne put right in the net passed Ankole to give the Fearless Farmers an early 1-nil lead. An organ version of The Flaming Lips’ “Turn It On” was played rather than the actual song. Since Lifedonations buys and sells organs, they only allow organ music to be played at the sporting events it hosts. The Fearless Farmer faithful felt as if that the Fearless Farmers are going to do what Melmondian farmers have always done with bovines: milk, tenderize, and slaughter. However, with the thoughts of their beloved and incarcerated mascot Horace, like a bull fighting for its life as the picador attacks, BSE Free Bovines played inspired football for the rest of the game.
There were many shots on goal during the game and overall there were great performance by both goalkeepers; Cory Yankovic of Melmond and Ankole of BSE Free Bovines. Some tackles and challenges for the ball become downright ugly. However, the referee for this game was rather lenient of the activity, letting the emotion and drama flow through the stadium. The crowd was entertained by a hotly contested first half with Melmond leading 1-nil.
The second half was as hotly contested as the first, with aggressive challenges galore and rather physical jockeying for position of corners, crosses, and free kicks. However, it was apparently getting very out of hand at the 63rd minute, after Cristina Antunez made a nifty move getting past Bovines midfielder Corriente. Out of frustration, Corriente took Antunez’s long hair, grabbed it and threw her down. Corriente was quickly given the red card and the boot. He will miss the next two matches. The Fearless Farmers now had a one person advantage over the Bovines and seemed better able to withstand the Bovine charge.
Melmond seemed as if they had the game in control until the 86th minute, where major controversy struck. The BSE Free Bovines were making a charge to the goal, Simmental found a wide open Wagyu. Wagyu was in perfect position to make the shot and tie the game. However, right behind the Melmond net in the stands was the Fearless Farmer Fatso, a man who proclaims to be the “unofficial mascot of the Melmond National Team.” He is a rather hirsute and corpulent man in bib overalls and green body paint who is seen at all Melmond National Team games, home and away. He was apparently suffering indigestion due to overeating at the Beef-B-Q in the parking lot prior to the game. As Wagyu’s shot was in the air, the Fearless Farmer Fatso let out a major belch which changed the trajectory of the ball. The ball went right to Melmond fullback Nina Steen’s feet and she kicked it away.
The BSE Free Bovines’ coach Jack Galloway tried to say it was interference and there should be a penalty kick, but the referee wouldn’t here of it as there are no rules on gas interference. As for the fate of Horace, as rumoured, the Eagles Nest was able to pay the bond on him. However, Horace will be back in Morales for his court date on the same day the BSE Free Bovines play their other natural enemy, Kingsford.
Anyway the Fearless Farmers are now undefeated at home and winless on the road. Their next game will be at Raptor Claw and the players fully expect to finally add a win on their road total. Manager Felix Coostatlwak said after the game, “Raptor Claw isn’t half the team that Svecia, Tanah Burung, or even a fired up BSE Free Bovines team is. We fully expect to win and close the goal differential gap in our next game.”

Goals
C. Unne, MEL 7th

Cards
Corriente, BFB 63rd

Standings

Other Group 1 Results
Alpha Commune 1 – Raptor Claw 2
Kingsford 1 – Ravenspire 2
Stalag 5 0 – Tanah Burung 3
Svecia 2 – Skipdonia 0

Group 1
Pts W D L GF:GA GD
1. Tanah Burung 12 4 0 0 9: 1 8
2. Ravenspire 9 3 0 1 7: 3 4
3. Stalag 5 9 3 0 1 5: 4 1
4. Svecia 7 2 1 1 7: 2 5
5. Melmond 6 2 0 2 2: 6 -4
6. Kingsford 4 1 1 2 3: 4 -1
7. Raptor Claw 4 1 1 2 4: 7 -3
8. Skipdonia 3 1 0 3 2: 4 -2
9. BSE Free Bovines 2 0 2 2 2: 5 -3
10. Alpha Commune 1 0 1 3 1: 6 -5

Melmond Team Stats
Goals: Chris Owen (1), Critandi Unne (1)
Cards: Cristina Antunez (1), Jonsi Torrini (1)

Melmond National Team Schedule

@ Svecia L 4-0
v Skipdonia (Farmers Field, Melmond City) W 1-0
@ Tanah Burung L 2-0
v BSE Free Bovines (Lifedonations Stadium, Morales) W 1-0
@ Raptor Claw
v Ravenspire (Microcosm Stadium, Aldi)
@ Alpha Commune
@ Kingsford
v Stalag 5 (Walladome, Acosta)
v Svecia (Unne Sports Temple, Unne)
@ Skipdonia
v Tanah Burung (Xpress Counsel Field, Cali)
@ BSE Free Bovines
v Raptor Claw (Woocat Books Ballpark, O’Connor)
@ Ravenspire
v Alpha Commune (MPNK Stadium, Faasen)
v Kingsford (TBA)
@ Stalag 5

Next Game
at Raptor Claw

So far, the Melmond National Team has been winless on the road. However, those losses were to historically very talented sides Svecia and Tanah Burung. Their next road opponent, Raptor Claw is neither historic nor talented. Actually it’s kind of prehistoric. Raptor Claw is a small seismically active nation known for its archaeological digs. It first became a nation when a large group of people decided to descend onto the prehistoric ruins and act like actual cavemen and create their own prehistoric society. However, their version of prehistory is about as authentic as the Flintstones. So far Raptor Claw has won against a weak Alpha Commune team, tied BSE Free Bovines, and lost to Ravenspire and Kingsford. Manager Felix Coostatlwak will retain his starting lineup, but expect changes in game if the offence doesn’t pick up.

GK- Cory Yankovic
D- Jonsi Torrini
D- Sergio Ortiz
D- Paul “Edgy” Shields
D- Nina Steen
M- Martin Goodwin
M- Critandi Unne
M- Camui Arai
M- Cristina Antunez
F- Chris Owen
F- Benjamin Leeb

For tickets to Raptor Claw call the Therewegoes Travel Agency at 3-18-357-9009. Be sure to bring some seat cushions if you are going to the game as the stands are just basically carved out rock. Also get a chance to see the archaeological digs for an educational experience. No tickets are necessary to the game.
Snub Nose 38
25-03-2004, 20:43
The Minister of Statistics, Other Totally Useless Information, and Band Aids could not be prevailed upon to leave well enough alone, and instead caused this information to be released to the press

The National Side of Snub Nose 38, "The Hooligans", are once again competing in the qualifying matches for a World Cup Tournament - World Cup 13 this time.

The Hooligans are in Group 5, which is made up of the national side from the following nations (numbers are only the sides number within the group for identification purposes, and have nothing to do with ranking or anything else):

3 Vilita – roster (pg 1 of roster thread)
10 The Belmore Family – roster (pg 1 of roster thread)
2 Lovebug – roster (pg 1 of roster thread)
6 Compound Interest – roster (pg 2 of roster thread)
9 Snub Nose 38 – partial roster (pg 3 of roster thread)
8 The Lowland Clans - roster (pg 3 of roster thread)
5 Lovisa
7 Aserjin
1 Warnocks Wizards
4 Dance 2 Revolution

The results of the first four matchdays of qualifying have Group 5 standing as follows:
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Pts W D L GF:GA GD
1. Snub Nose 38 12 4 0 0 10: 0 10
2. The Lowland Clans 9 3 0 1 8: 1 7
3. Dance 2 Revolution 7 2 1 1 3: 2 1
4. Lovebug 7 2 1 1 4: 4 0
5. Warnocks Wizards 7 2 1 1 2: 2 0
6. Lovisa 6 2 0 2 5: 5 0
7. The Belmore Family 3 2 0 2 2: 4 -2
8. Compound Interest 3 1 0 3 3: 8 -5
9. Aserjin 1 0 1 3 0: 4 -4
10. Vilita 0 0 0 4 0: 7 -7
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The remaining schedule of qualifying matches for the Hooligans consists of the following five matches:

Compound Interest vs Snub Nose 38
Snub Nose 38 vs Aserjin
The Lowland Clans vs Snub Nose 38
The Belmore Familiy vs Snub Nose 38
Snub Nose 38 vs Warnocks Wizards

Tickets to all Snub Nose 38 Hooligan matches are still available, and can be obtained through Snubitron. Or, just give the Ministry of Athletics, Olympics, and Alcoholic Beverages a call. Ask for Beverly.
Vilita
25-03-2004, 20:48
Vilkaus challenges Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) players

Colony of Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) national team coach Helmut Vilkaus spoke at a makeshift press conference prior to the next match in the World Cup XIII Group Qualfiying stage.
Well quite simply, I told the guys that the Lovebug match was a must win in our campaign, and unfortunately, we've dropped the 3rd straight 1 - nil decision and the lads were quite down about it, pressuring the bugs the entire match, just lacking something right at the finish. I told the lads after the match, I said this is it boys, we've dropped 12 points and we can't afford to drop anymore. There are some good sides in this group, but we've seen them play now, and we've kept it close. Now we have to go out and put the ball in the net, something we have yet to do, but with the way the defense is performing, and Massimo in net has been brilliant, we've conceded just 3 in 3. All we need is 1 to get us back on track, and I've challenged the lads. I've decided to keep the same squad for the next match, It's only fair. I've told the players, any player who does not directly contribute to either scoring, or preventing an opposition goal, risks being dropped from the side, and I think they've taken in to that, I expect we shall break the duck and hopefully swing a couple of these games our way from here on in.

http://www.dirt-racing.com/3wide/sites/ao/vb11.jpg
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The Colony of Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) Jungle Cats will be looking to qualify for the World Cup finals in their first attempt after only recently being recognized by the World Governing Body. The Jungle Cats are currently undefeated in the last 6 Atlantian Oceania (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_region/region=atlantian_oceania) Regional championships, and look poised to add to that total in the upcoming Atlantian Oceania (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_region/region=atlantian_oceania) Olympic games. Their squad will consist of mostly young stars from the National league, with a few experienced veterans, from the days before baseball was outlawed in the Nation, to guide them on their way to Glory.
Brazillico
25-03-2004, 21:03
Travel Log, March 25th

My travels on the heels of the Brazillico Chili Bats have brought me to the strange and enigmatic land of the Indigo Islands. I discovered within moment of stepping off the plane how the Indigo Islands got their name as the nation had a particular liking to the color. Perhaps that was an understatement, as everything in the nation was indigo! The somber long halls of the airport were indigo, the people walking the halls were indigo, even the florae in this bizarre nation were indigo. I felt much akin to that god-awful song by Eiffel 65, where everything the character sees is blue; yet there was no blue in this weird and wonderful land, simply indigo.

Since there were no cabs in this third-world ghetto, I rented out an indigo burro for 5 coronas for the long trek to Indigo Stadium. Twas a sunny day and the light blue sky juxtaposed beautifully with the indigo hills in the distance. After an hour or so of rough riding, I ran into a band of natives performing the sacred “Eating of the Mushrooms” ritual. Twas an opportunity I couldn’t pass up and I willingly immersed myself in a bit of Indigo Islands culture. I learned that these sacred mushrooms, which are claimed to be “Magic”, are actually harvested from cow dung.

After the mushroom eating, I continued the trek towards Indigo Stadium. It wasn’t long before I reached the 42,000 seater, and I secured my ass to a tree and began my ascent towards the upper deck. Even the highest seats in this stadium still offered an intimate setting to watch football, a stark contrast from some of the stadia I visited on my Tour de Spaam.

While kicking back and relaxing while the game got underway, I suddenly realized the necessity of the Indigo Island’s complete lack of drug laws. Under the Indigo night sky, once realized how monotonous and boring the over usage of Indigo in this nation becomes. That was until the magic in the mushrooms began to hit me and shades of light indigo, dark indigo and pink indigo began flying at me. Flying at me at the speed of the light, colors whizzed by and a small indigo leprechaun appeared on my lap. We argued long into the night over who had the better team, myself partial to Brazillico and he favoring his native Indigo Islands. I said, “Look asshole, watch the game and see who’s doing better.” At that moment I raised my head to see that the score line read 2-0 FT in favour of Brazillico on the giant billboard. “2-0 baby!” I exclaimed, but the leprechaun had mysteriously vanished, as had everyone else in the stadium.

Brazillico 2
A. Cannon 22
S. Cannon 66

Indigo Islands 0

OOC – Power rankings coming soon. I promise that will have more to do with football than this.
Audioslavia
25-03-2004, 21:07
Druids Shock 'Slaves
'slaves slip up in NEWI
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25
Erg

3 22 24 2
Phillipson Hinton O`Connelly Kallins

11 21 16 7
Simpson Leyghton Trevor James

9 10
Greaves Frederikson

NEWI Cefn Druids
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Audioslavia

7 19
O`Malley Greene

9 6 8 4 11
Jensen Neeskens Jordan Croft Jenneson

3 5 2
O`Hara Reid Branson

1
Jones
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Audioslavia faced up against the unfancied NEWI Cefn Druids yesterday and were well beaten by two goals to nothing.

The Druids team had always threatened to be better than their two most recent incarnations (The WC11 and WC12 teams finished bottom of their groups, but the U21 team went onto the semi-finals of the U21 tournament where they were unlucky to lose to Clearwater) but the 'slaves manager Lee Branson chose to ignore the warnings, probably expecting to roll over the Druids easily.

Audioslavia started the match with confidence, but didnt look like properly threatening as Greene and O`Malley found it difficult to play off each other up front.

The druids fired a warning shot off the 'slaves bow in the seventeenth minute. James and Trevor played some neat interplay on the wing, and Trevor's ball found the head of Greaves who was unlucky to see his shot skim off the outside of the post.

Still the 'slaves didnt seem to take the threat seriously. This proved to their cost in the minutes before half-time, as Kallins broke away down the left hand side, rounded a cumbersome Lee Branson and crossed the ball in low. Frederikson took the ball in his stride but shot straight at Jones, but Leyghton was on hand to finish at put NEWI Cefn Druids one goal up at half-time.

With the crowd now vibrant and behind the Druids, in the first period of the second half they went for it. Greaves brought a good save from Jones and later had a free-kick rattle the cross bar, whilst Leyghton almost grabbed a second goal from a low cross by Simpson.

With time running out and their 100% record looking threatened, the 'slaves tried to battle their way back into the game, but the chances never came as the NEWI Cefn Druids defence held firm, the closest chance coming to Phil Greene who hit his shot well wide from fifteen yards.

The deciding goal came thirteen minutes from time. Hinton cleared the ball far over O`Hara's head for Greaves to latch onto. Bearing down on the 'slaves keeper, Greaves dummied left, sprinted right, and layed off a ball for Frederikson to score probably the easiest goal of his international career.

The 'slaves panicked in the final ten minutes, realising the game was all but out of their grasp. O`Malley had a good oppotunity near the end but smashed the ball well over the bar, and NEWI Cefn Druids claimed probably the most memorable win in their history.

Final Score

NEWI Cefn Druids 2 (Leyghton 41, Frederikson 77)
Audioslavia 0

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Group 10
Pts W D L GF:GA GD
1. Audioslavia 9 3 0 1 5: 2 3
2. NEWI Cefn Druids 9 3 0 1 5: 2 3
3. Bedistan 8 2 2 0 6: 1 5
4. Avenging Altos 7 2 1 1 7: 5 2
5. Dennisov 7 2 1 1 6: 4 2
6. Iansisle 5 1 2 1 4: 4 0
7. Magnus Valerius 4 1 1 2 4: 5 -1
8. Fahigland 3 1 0 3 1: 6 -5
9. Free Radicals of Mu-Mu 2 0 2 2 2: 6 -4
10. Resistencia 1 0 1 3 0: 5 -5
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The Druids close the gap at the top thanks to their win, and only trail by virtue of being lower in the alphabet than Audioslavia. Bedistan go third after their 3-0 win against bottom-side Resistencia, whilst Dennisov and Iansisle fall to fifth and sixth after their dismal 1-1 draw. Avenging Altos' two-match winning streak brings them up to fourth.

Out of the four newer teams, Magnus Valerius seem to be having the most fun, taking their first win comfortably 2-0 over Fahigland who are placed one point behind them. Resistencia and Mu-Mu are still looking for their first wins of the campaign.

I've been Jeremy Jaffacake, g'nite bitches
Brazillico
25-03-2004, 21:22
Brazillico Advance’s Power Rankings – Group 2

These rankings are designed to rate a team at where they are at a given point in time. Momentum, strength in schedule and the win/loss record are the factors considered in this poll.

1. Nikea Last week: 1
The Pandas keep on winning and show no signs of stopping. Until somebody beats them, or at least doesn’t lose to them, they’re staying on top.

2. Total n Utter Insanity Last week: 2
TnUI’s quest for three consecutive victories was halted after a scoreless draw against Largent.
Belless missed the game after TnUI’s finest doctors tried to surgically remove his head from his ass. Barring a swift return, the Insanicians could be in trouble.

3. Brazillico Last week: 5
Brazillico can attribute their good position in the tables have a lot to do with the fact that they’ve had an easy schedule to date. A solid 2-0 road win over enigmatic Indigo Islands last match showed that the Chili Bats might be ready for the leap to the World Cup.

4. Aquilla Last week: 4
After playing their last three matches against Largent, Hawcoat and Pablicosta; it’s safe to say that the Aquillans will have had it easy to date. This being said, they haven’t looked overly impressive with a GD of +2 during that three game stretch. It will be interesting to see how this team responds when they face some of the titans of the group.

5. Indigo Islands Last week: 3
The upstart Indigo Islands got a stiff reality check against Brazillico last match. At 2-0-2 and not having been involved in any match decided by less than two goals to date, Indigo Islands will have to show some more consistency or else have their dreams of World Cup 13 dashed.

6. Halfassedstates Last week: 6
With their 2-0 win over idle Steve’s Island, HAS has begun to make their move. Winning their next match at Brazillico will be imperative to their qualification campaign, as a loss would almost force them to have to run the table.

7. Largent Last week: 7
Largent has collected three draws in succession and as a result, have climbed to seventh in the group. They’ve proven themselves capable of hanging with the better teams in the world, with draws against Aquilla and TnUI. The challenge for them will be remove that goose egg from the W column.

8. Pablicosta Last week: 9
Pablicosta hasn’t been faring very well at all so far, collecting only one point to date. Their recent matches have been close affairs with good opponents and it shouldn’t be long before Pablicosta starts reeling off some meaningful results.

9. Hawcoat Last week: 10
Hawcoat is still winless, but their last match they were able to hold the mighty Nikea to a single goal. This team has gotten progressively better and should be able to reel off a win or two before the end of the tournament.

10. Steve’s Island Last week: 8
Steve’s Island have been thrashed their last three games and have dropped to eighth in the group after winning their first match. Barring a rapid change in momentum, Steve’s Island appears set to be the whipping boy of Group 2.
The Belmore Family
25-03-2004, 21:47
Because TBF didn't have a match in

Belmorians go on the search for "The meaning of Football"

*Alan Belmore (TBF striker) and Thomas Wickersham (TBF defender) enter*

Alan: Lo Tom

Tom: Lo Alan

Alan: Today, we're going to find the meaning of football, in my trusty, thrusty, powerful Oglethorpian Magic Minibus!

Tom: How could you get that, you can't even afford pie!

Alan: I've sold property.

Tom: You don't own property.

Alan: Neither do you.

Tom: What, you sold my house?!?!?!

Alan: Think of the meaning of football Tom, think of the meaning of football.

Tom: But you sold my house.

Alan: In we get...

Tom: Wanker.

*In Vilita*

Alan: So this is the Vilita match.

Tom: Why they vampires?

Alan: That's Warnocks Wizards, isn't it, there all dead.

Tom: Like New Montreal States?

Alan: No, god healed them, there a revived nation.

Tom: Wow, will St. Alan be revived.

Alan: No.

Tom: This match is rather boring isn't it.

Alan: Yes.

Tom: Shall we move on?

Alan: Yeah, these Vilita guys, they might be full of words, but they aren't half crap are they?

Tom: uhuh

Alan: What's that meant to mean?

Tom: Dunno, I just saw some Insainians saying, it just sounds good.

Alan: Oh dear. This house losing thing has affected you hasn't it.

Tom: Wanker.

*In Lovisa*

Random Passer by:Wobble, Wobble Wobble Wobble.

Tom: heh

Alan: You're not going Progressan now are you?

Tom: Wanker.

Alan: Oi. Cor, this Lovisa is a wierd place. They seem to have a vocabulary limited to "Wobble".

Tom: This match is rather boring. The Lowland Clands seem to be controling the match, this certainly isn't the meaning of football.

Alan: Yeah. Let's go for pie.

Tom: Mmmmmmm...... Pie.

*After much pie, the magic minibus transports Alan and Tom to Dance2Revolution*

Tom: My head hurts.

Alan: Deal with it. I'm on a quest here!

Tom: Oh, Oh, a quest, can I join in?

Alan: You're already in it! We're looking for the meaning of football remember?

Tom: Can I have pie?

Alan: NO! Look at the match, we're looking to see a sign that what is happening is the meaning of football.

Tom: But I'm hungry.

Alan: Get used to it, your'e homeless.

Tom: Wanker.

Alan: GOAL! Drat!

Tom: Goal for whom?

Alan: The holigans.

Tom: You know, I'm glad I'm in the D2R side of the stands. Those holigans, are prats. They don't like Pie!

Alan: Umm.. Tom

Tom: You know, there all bloody wankers!

Alan: Tom....

Tom: If I could get my hands on one of them I'd

*A large crowd is standing around Alan and Tom*

Alan: Tom you idiot! We're in the Snub Nose 38 stand! Quick, run to the minibus!

Tom: Can't we stop for pie?

Alan: NO!

*Alan and Tom get to the minibus, and transport to The Alan Belmore Army*

Tom: The Alan Belmore Army? Are you crazy? These guys will kill us if they hear our accents!

Alan: Meaning? We must continue our quest, no matter what.

Tom: Of course you'd think that, all I want is pie!

Alan: Football is our life! Not pie!

Tom: Is that right? Well, let's us come to a deal, we get pie, then go to the match.

Alan: Here we go.....

*They go to the stand laden with pie*

Bloke behind them: You know, this team has 42 Alan Belmores!

Alan: Wow.

*A note flies down to Tom*

Tom: Wow, a handy letter I wonder what it says!

*He opens it*

Tom: 9 and 6. 2 sticks together and when they are apart, is the meaning of football. Wow, that's handy. What's it mean Alan.

Alan: Elementary dear Tom. 9 and 6 together make....

Tom: 96

Alan: 96 minus 9 times 6 makes......

Tom: 42

*A load uproar is heard as Alan Belmore scores.*

Alan: Wow! Alan Belmore is the meaning of football. Let's go home. Oh yes, I forgot, you don't have one!

Tom: Wanker.

*A large minibuas is seen falling from the sky*

*It falls on a pie factory*

Alan: I killed pie.

Tom: And my will to live

THE END

TBF would like to thank http://www.weebl.jolt.co.uk/]Weebl ( [url) and Bob[url] for the inspiration for this RP
Audioslavia
25-03-2004, 22:56
lo bob, you have pie? (etc)

the Weebl and Bob joke got done in World Cup 4 :P nice try anyway :P
NEWI Cefn Druids
25-03-2004, 23:27
NEWI Cefn Druids
25-03-2004, 23:27
OOC: Pie!!! MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM!!!

(and finally) IC:

DSR
Druid
Sports
Review

RECENT SILENCE OF DAILY DRUID EXPLAINED
By Ian Question-Mark


The lack of any reports on the recent World Cup qualifiers in The Daily Druid, NEWI Cefn Druids' top daily publication, has been revealed to be down to panic in the offices. Yes, they just don't seem to know how to react to victory.

Yes, the Druids have somehow managed to string three wins together, the same number as they had previously managed in their last 29 World Cup Qualifiers. After expectedly losing their opening match to World Cup Four winners Dennisov, the second match, against newcomers Resistencia, ended up in a narrow 1-0 win for the Druids, young Trevor Belmore coming off the bench to get the winner in what was an otherwise shambolic performance.

This first win led to the start of some long awaited, if not mystifying, success for the Druids. Firstly, they chalked up their first ever away win, 2-1 in Magnus Valerius, then a shock 2-0 victory against Audioslavia. Frederiksson chipped in with three goals across the two games, with the other, the opener against the 'slaves, from Leyghton.

The shock is that the Druids are only being kept off the top of the group on alphabetical order. In other words, the Druids are dead equal with the table topping 'slaves. If they keep this form up, people are really going to start wondering if this is the same team we've been watching for the past eight years.

Hopefully, we will have a few more clippings from The Daily Druid in the coming weeks, as the Druids either go back into their usual form or the Druid people get used to the fact that their team can actually be quite good. Sometimes.
Largent
25-03-2004, 23:57
LNSNN Report

Susan: So, Sam, Largent won again yesterday now facing a bigger challenge. Total n Utter Insanity. What is your prediction?

Sam: I doubt Largent will win but I can't wait to see what the accomplish. They have come a long way.

Susan: Indeed. They are quite a team to be tracking right now and it seems their publicity has sky rocketed. Lets go to Phil with the pregame analysis...

Phil: You're right Susan, this no longer is a team people don't know. They're not the best but they will fight to the finish as displayed late last night. Let me give the starting lineup:
Coaches:
Aron Quaday
Phil Snyderman
William Johnston

Forwards:
Tucker Johnston
Michale Febluwitz
Cameron Becker

Midfeild:
Ryan Cananah
Patrick Bryan
Jay Galli

Defense:
Thomas Swanton
Kevin Wall
Greg Johnston
Peter Bourneuff

Keepers:
Nick Weber

Note, they cut Reed S. This is a huge shock but this lineup will be tough to beat. Its all their strong players.


The players began filing out onto the feild. Johnston and the other captain shook hands as the coin was flipped. Total n Utter Insanity would start...
Lemmitania
26-03-2004, 00:32
Two people only usually start planning their RPs and sharing them when they get to the bigger matches at the tail end of the tournament. Usually what happens is one person in the match RPs and if the other wants to RP it out as well, they add on something or give a different view of things than the previous match report.


<OOC>I'd be happy to do more planned-out, involved RPs-- but it's very time-consuming, and with match results coming daily, I can't even keep up with writing quick commentaries. Plus factor in the difficulty of contacting someone and arranging an RP on the time-sensitive schedule we have.

In 12, and in a lot of previous Cups, some storylines got picked up and played with by several different people, and if good openings are offered, that may well happen again.

So my advice to anyone whose RPs aren't generating responses:

1. Make sure that the nations whose matches you're RPing are actually active RPers themselves. No point creating a great opening for response if your match is against Lanky Dude or Aquilla.

2. Make sure that the story in your RP is actually something that begs a response. Look to create a rivalry, or leave an opening that someone will want to dive through. This point isn't made to critique anyone's RPs, I'm just saying that if you want people to respond, make sure that you're giving them something to respond to.

Just my 2p.</OOC>
Lemmitania
26-03-2004, 00:35
lo bob, you have pie? (etc)

the Weebl and Bob joke got done in World Cup 4 :P nice try anyway :P

TBF joined in WC5, or I'm sure he'd remember. One of my all-time favorite commentaries, btw. (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?p=636478&highlight=#636478)

EDIT: Linked (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?p=636478&highlight=#636478)
The Eagles Nest
26-03-2004, 03:42
Strike Birds Get 2nd Home Win

Eagles Nest Defeats Mattigool 2-1

The home crowd was delerious with joy when injured Josh Adams was announced as a starter for today's match. Adams had missed the last two matches due to a severe sprain that he got in the first match.

The Gools came out with a great defense and actually had the Birds on the ropes early with 3 great tries that nearly missed scoring and put the Birds on notice that this would be a tough match. Adams' impact was felt quickly when he tested his knee and ran full speed up the left pass collecting a pass from Grotunia that was quickly shot low right to score the first goal of the game. Adams was back and the crowd loved it.

Mattigool quickly went on the attack again, and if not for a spectacular save by keeper Adams, the game would have been tied. However, the Gools missed out on the chance and the score was 1-nil at the half.

**during halftime, two shadowy figures meet in the bowels of the stadium**

2. We got him.

1. Who Belmore?

2. No, ..NO we didn't take him out.

1. Then who did you get?

2. Horace. Luckily we got him before that Snub Nose guy got there.

1. Snub Nose?

2. yeah, we were told we had to take Horace out of the country immediately, since the game was going on, we brought him to the Nest, but chartered a plane to return him to BSE Free Bovines.

1. What about that Snub Nose guy?

2. no idea. He looked hungry though. Luckily he didn't see us leaving the area.

1. Do you have a contract?

2. The one you gave me?

1. YES YES...the one I gave you.

2. Yeah.

1. It is signed?

2. Yes, but it says that the home FA has to approve it.

1. So we have to wait for BSE FA to ok this?

2. yeah. Standard contract....WCC requirements.

1. Sigh. Ok. Get ahold of BSE FA and make sure it is worth their while to agree to it.

2. gotcha *walks out into the noise of the croud as the second half starts*

The crowd was in a fevor pitch as the Birds took the field again to start the second half, but were quickly quieted as Mattigool Center Jonny Sokol shot a low driving shot that went off the hands of the Nest keeper and into the back of the net. Mattigool had equalized.

The game looked to be a tie when Josh Adams made a stellar run into the box, took a pass, flipped the ball over a diving Gool defender, jumped the body, and took a shot point blank at the net for the lead. The Nest was then able to run the remaining 15 minutes off the clock to preserve the 2-1 win.

Coach Aefnen on Adams' return.

"We so needed him back today. His presence on the pitch is undenyable. Without Adams I don't think we win this game. If he can stay healthy, we have a shot.


Tickets to tomorrow's game at Formula One Racing are sold out, and game coverage will start at 11:30 pm due to the time difference.

Scoring

The Eagle's Nest
J. Adams 37:18 (3)
J. Adams 86:03 (4)

Mattigool
Jonny Sokol 51:44


MatchDay 4 Recap

Today's matches returned the group standings to semi normacy as we saw the first tie on group 4 between Commerse Heights and Anti-Nazis. The remainder of the matches were not surprises, with the Nest pulling out a much needed win over Mattigools. After tomorrow's match, we will have a special show looking at the group and seeing how everyone is doing.

Commerce Heights 1 Anti-Nazis 1
Fortuna Prospera 2 Mordecei 0
Gesamtkuntswerk 2 Formula One Racing 0
Gleam Street 0 Vozvyshennost 3
The Eagles Nest 2 Mattigool 1

[code:1:6beaba06c2]
Pos Team W D L F A GD Pts PP
1 Gesamtkuntswerk 4 0 0 9 0 9 12 54
2 Vozvyshennost 3 0 1 5 1 4 9 51
3 The Eagle's Nest 3 0 1 5 4 1 9 51
4 Anti-Nazis 2 1 1 4 3 1 7 49
5 Commerce Heights 2 1 1 3 2 1 7 49
6 Mattigool 2 0 2 4 3 1 6 48
7 Formula One Racing 2 0 2 3 4 -1 6 48
8 Fortuna Prospera 1 0 3 2 3 -1 3 45
9 Mordecei 0 0 4 0 6 -6 0 42
10Gleam Street 0 0 4 1 10 -9 0 42
[/code:1:6beaba06c2]

The Eagle's Nest WCXIII Qualifying Campaign
Eagle's Nest @ Gleam Street Win 2-0
Eagle's Nest v. Mordecei Win 1-0
Eagle's Nest @ Gesamtkuntswerk Loss 0-3
Eagle's Nest v. Mattigool Win 2-1
Eagle's Nest @ Formula One Racing
Eagle's Nest v. Fortuna Prospera
Eagle's Nest @ Vozvyshennost
Eagle's Nest v. Commerce Heights
Eagle's Nest @ Anti-Nazis
Eagle's Nest v. Gleam Street
Eagle's Nest @ Mordecei
Eagle's Nest V. Gesamtkuntswerk
Eagle's Nest @ Mattigool
Eagle's Nest v. Formula One Racing
Eagle's Nest @ Fortuna Prospera
Eagle's Nest v. Vozvyshennost
Eagle's Nest @ Commerce Heights
Eagle's Nest v. Anti-Nazis
Eauz
26-03-2004, 04:28
Riots at Stade D'Eauz

At the match between Les Bleus and Europa Brittana, the stadium is packed, and riots have started between fans from the different countries. At the moment, no serious problems, but some fans have been asked to leave, and others have been arrested.

Talking to fans during the game, many said: "This is a great match, and it's great that our team has been matched up against good teams such as Liverpool England and tonight's opponent, Europa Brittana." In general though, no matter if the win comes or not for Les Bleus, it will bring in a large revenue for the team. Other people are sick of the mood of the rioters. Police say, they have it under control, and will let them riot until there is a threat to the people. Talking to the Security, they said "As long as there is no threat to the people, the rioters can chant and cry out slogans.

More information after the match...
Brazillico
26-03-2004, 04:56
Double post...
Brazillico
26-03-2004, 04:57
Reading that WC4 thread brought back some nice memories of that RPs that had much to do with the sport, that delightful Jurassica and those cursed night shifts I used to get at work. I'd like to conclude this thought with a selected quote straight outta right field by Lemmy.

"It’s in recognition of my talent and integrity—two words [Clem Gilson] and [Gil] Lemson seem to know nothing about."
-Shemp Wooley after Clem told poked fun at the fact that being Dean of Lemmitanian Sports was simply an honorary title. *Ironically enough, both would go on to become Deans of Lemmitanian Sports.*
Aquilla
26-03-2004, 05:27
"Hello and welcome back to KCHR radio, we're here at the stadium in Chrysaestos at the game against Pablicosta. We weren't here the last two weeks because the internet went to New York City wherever that is.

The Aquillans are speaking to the Pablicostans, let me see what they're saying."

"We don't want to humiliate you more than necessary, how about we score one goal and get it over with for you."

"Well it looks like that Pablicostans said no, and they're now on the field. The Aquillans take possession of the ball...they're heading down the field...a good interception by a pablicostan defender! But our other forward takes it back...goal!

Looks like our win is assured, these Pablicostans can't play soccer worth anything, at least not against us. After all we are the best in the world."

"Then why'd we draw with Largent?"

"That wasn't our team, that was Largentians posing as us! You know very well that our plane was delayed 4 hours and our team couldn't get to the match until it was over!"

"But then why didn't Largent win?"

"OHHHHH shut up."

"Anyway...our team is herding over by our goal...they've formed a sort of a human wall. No ball is ever going to go past that. In the meantime let's review Eaglet games...

We're doing better that we thought. Draws to Belmorian Scandanavia, only a 1-0 loss to Kerla, and even a win, i think, today, over someone. Can you remember?"

"Sure can't."

"Anyway, that sums up the situation there. Oh look! The Pablicostans have called a time out...they've agreed to end the game and accept their pounding...what's that? As long as the Aquillan team treats them to lunch. We've won!"

This has been a characteristic Aquillan RP. Do not hesitate to disbelieve anything or everything this radio announcer has said.
Kerla
26-03-2004, 05:35
We interupt this program of "Socialism:Why Cappies Hate us" to bring you an update on the Kerlan National Soccer Team.

This is Jill Numbnuts here. The Union has tied the Zinkoland time at 1-1. Once again the Union defense holds and does not let Zinkoland get the winning goal. "I am proud of our defense" says Jim Young, "they have stopped our opponents and kept them from scoring tons of goals." John Middleton of course had a great game, blocking 20 shots and only allowing one going by. "I couldn't help blocking that goal," said Middlton, "there was a hot girl who flashing me so I looked away from the goal and the ball passed me." The defenders have also done a great job keeping the pressure off Middleton. "We have a good chance to go far this year. I have a feeling we can go all the way" Young said.
Melmond
26-03-2004, 05:47
Melmond to Object to Eagle's Nest Attempt to Obtain Horace for Competition
By Gakk LaBouche of the Morales Inquirer

The Melmond Football Association is filing a formal complaint against the Eagle's Nest trying to obtain Horace, the beloved BSE Free Bovine mascot who was set free on bond from the Melmond authorities. The Headmistress of the MFA claimed that the Eagle's Nest is ignoring the most basic thing about having a player elgible to play for a national team, citizenship.
"Horace is still a citizen of the BSE Free Bovines and the process of citizenship anyway would take much longer than the rest of this World Cup. A Warnock Wizard football player is going to emigrate to Melmond, however we aren't in a rush to jam him onto our team when he isn't officially a citizen yet. In the case of the Holy India Tea Bag, he legally emigrated from Holy India to Steve's Island to obtain asylum from pitiful displays of football. Horace may be able to immigrate to the Eagle's Nest next cup season, but this season is a breach of WCC rules!'
That was her diatribe, and for the record, yes, the head of the Melmond Football Association is a woman, so please Snub Nose 38, use the right pronouns.
Liverpool England
26-03-2004, 06:33
A Warnock Wizard football player is going to emigrate to Melmond, however we aren't in a rush to jam him onto our team when he isn't officially a citizen yet.

Once you've played for a national team you cannot play for another.
Lennon Marx
26-03-2004, 06:39
Fans Rejoice as Green Leoapards resgister a point
The Monkey is off Lennon Marx's back as they can no longer record a duck for WC qualification after Lennon Marx drew 1-1 with Alan Belmore Army. The goal was also the first for the Green Leopards in World Cup competition. President Lennon Marx, who attended the match commented "Well, we would have loved a win, but our fans will appreciate the fact that at least we wont end up on zero. Its a momentous day for the people of the Lennon Marx Football Association who have long worked to establish themselves along with baseball, cricket and car racing as a premier sport in the nation, we know we wont qualify but this result gives us real hope of pushing ourselves up the ranking ladder far enuff to challenge for a spot in the big dance in a future cup. The great thing, is that we have some fans who have travelled with us to this match, and their support has been vindicated, we couldnt be any happier."

The match itself saw 8 players, Scott McGinnis, Patrick Beck, Alex Dunn, Troy Willis, captain Richard Deck, Alex Brown, Damian Montelleone and Alexis Timms return form Cup final duty or injury, 6 of whom were immediately thrown back into the team, which as normal was the strongest XI. On 6 minutes, McGinnis gave away a dubious penalty and the Army striker slotted the ball into the corner of the net. The home team then dominated for the rest of the half, a second goal disallowed for handball on 22 mins. Half time saw newly appointed coach Andrew McLivingston address his players, and it seemed to work, as the intensity of the Green Leopards increased. Alex Brown, buoyed by a half time revelation that a number of scouts from League teams in Rejistencia and Kaze Progressa and also Brazilico were among the ppl watching in the stands began to absolutely dominate in midfield, whilst some strong closing down by Alexis Timms helped to push possession the visiting team's way. In the 58th minute, new squad member Tom Jackson from Werbone became the first 14 year old player to play for the Green Leopard, his debut on the eve of his 15th brithday. The substition paid off, as he long threatening runs into the box dissected the Army defence and his pinpoint 1-2 with Graeme Obrien left him behind the keeper, and he buried the ball into the back of the net to level the scores in the 76th minute. A similar move three minutes later was ruined when Jackson slightly overhit a cross aimed at Anish Shah and the ball was easily regained by an Army player. So one all at the end, both teams happy to just get the point, and move off the bottom.
The Lowland Clans
26-03-2004, 06:58
ASNN - United Get Qualifying Run Back On it's Feet

(aorry, no big RP today)

(A)TLC Clanners vs. Vilita (W 4-0)
(H)TLC United vs. Dance 2 Revolution (L 0-1)
(A)TLC Clanners vs. Lovisa (W 1-0)
(H)TLC United vs. Compound Interest (W 3-0)
(A)TLC Clanners vs. Aserjin
(A)TLC United vs. The Belmore Family
(H)TLC Clanners vs. Snub Nose 38
(A)TLC United vs. Warnocks Wizards
(H)TLC Clanners vs. Lovebug
(H)TLC Clanners vs. Vilita
(A)TLC United vs. Dance 2 Revolution
(H)TLC Clanners vs. Lovisa
(A)TLC United vs. Compound Interest
(H)TLC Clanners vs. Aserjin
(H)TLC United vs. The Belmore Family
(A)TLC Clanners vs. Snub Nose 38
(H)TLC United vs. Warnocks Wizards
(A)TLC Clanners vs. Lovebug
The Belmore Family
26-03-2004, 07:14
And on the 3rd day, he rose Again

The Belmore Family was rocked last night as Saint Alan Belmore is alledged to have risen again from the dead. Alan's friend Simon Rivers has alledged that the saint came to him whilst he was visiting the grave. Simon recorded "The grave was dug up, I thought they had stolen Alan. But then, 2 angles stood above me and said "You must not be afraid" he said. "I know you are looking for Alan, who was shot. He is not here; he has been raised, just as the laws of the bible say he will. Look inside the coffin and see where he was lying. Go quickly now and tell the world that he has risen and now he is going to Alan City ahead of you"

We'll keep you up to dat with this story as it unfolds.
26-03-2004, 07:35
The Belmore Family was rocked last night as Saint Alan Belmore is alledged to have risen again from the dead. Alan's friend Simon Rivers has alledged that the saint came to him whilst he was visiting the grave. Simon recorded "The grave was dug up, I thought they had stolen Alan. But then, 2 angles stood above me and said "You must not be afraid" he said. "I know you are looking for Alan, who was shot. He is not here; he has been raised, just as the laws of the bible say he will. Look inside the coffin and see where he was lying. Go quickly now and tell the world that he has risen and now he is going to Alan City ahead of you"

(anxious murmuring is heard throughout the prime minister's house)

Marie Law (ML): Prime Minister, what do you think about the reports coming out of TBF?

Prime Minister Martin Pearson (MP): They are full of baloney. There is only one who has been raised from the dead and that is Jesus Christ.

ML: What do you think happened to the body of Alan Belmore?

MP: That is not for me to say. That is for the government of TBF to investigate, preferably by bringing in an outside source to make sure that the findings are not tainted.

ML: What of the report of angels appearing?

MP: In this case, I'd say that is was most likely two of the devil's angels warning the claimer that he would be the next to die, and that he made up the resurrection story.

ML: What do you believe should happen to the person who claims that Alan Belmore was raised from the dead?

MP: I don't have to speculate...I know what will happen to him. As it says in the Holy Bible, "blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven." His claims are blasphemy against the Holy Spirit, and he will burn for eternity in hell.

ML: Here comes Information Minister John Williams. Maybe he has news on this story. Info Minister Williams, what's the latest on the claims being made in TBF?

John Williams (JW): The sources that I have in TBF are saying that the people on the street believe that their government is lying to them, and that they dug up the grave personally to make it look like he was raised from the dead.

ML: What would that mean for the current government in the next elections?

JW: I'm not an expert on TBF politics, so I'm not even sure that they have elections. Even so, I'm sure that everybody in their government is named Alan Belmore. That's all the information I have at the moment. We'll release more to you as it becomes available.
Spaam
26-03-2004, 09:50
United Spaam Sports Weekly

The Infamous Magazine Returns In Colour!

Battle Of The Heartland Ends In Stalemate

http://www.nationstates.net/images/flags/uploads/aerigia.jpg VS http://www.nationstates.net/images/flags/uploads/spaam.jpg

The long anticipated World Cup qualifying match between the Heartland superpower, and the Heartland football superpower, was touted to be a
tough match to call. Spaam was easily the favourite, being ranked 18th in the world, but Aerigia had the home team advantage, which would play a
big part in the match. Spaam had also won its previous three qualifying matches, while Aerigia was still without a win, though they had kept West
Gaddland to a scoreless draw in their last match.

Meren Lûin led the attack for the Spaamanians, backed up by newcomers Eman Olisade and Zarí Karskí, while Nala Eromleb was still missing from
the team. For the Aerigians, Radoslaw Zielinski and Allen Yim provided their offense, with their coach Jerry Thatcher deciding to concentrate the
team on defense against the might of Lûin. The game started with the Aerigians attacking early, Zielinski giving Súrion a scare in the 4th minute
with a shot that would've beaten the keeper, had it not bounced off the top bar.

Aerigia kept up with the Spaamanians for the rest of the first half, with shots coming from both ends of the field, but few real chances. The
Aerigian defense effectively shut down the attack of Lûin, with none of the other Spaamanians able to come up and take control. In the second half,
Spaam put all their attack against the tiring Aerigians, who could not do much but fall back against the pressure. Martin Lennox did a superb job,
saving ten shots in the half, which later earned him a man of the match award. The closest was from Olisade, who beat a tackle from Philp Choi,
and shot to the left, with only Lennox's fingertips deflecting it to the left upright.

Aerigia 0
Spaam 0

Nala Eromleb Returns

After missing their game against giant-killers Gaddland, citing religious commitments, and then being missing for three days, which caused him to
miss the game against Aerigia, Nala Eromleb has returned 'from the dead', as it were. Though he has been questioned by the head of the USFA, the
coach of the national team, and numerous reporters about his whereabouts, he refuses to answer any questions. The USFA has imposed
on him a one match ban for his absense.

One of our journalists has also found out that he will also not be a spectator at the home match against Oglethorpia, instead opting to travel
overseas to TBF for unknown reasons.

Matchday Four Review

An away loss to Runaway Moose against giant-killers Gaddland saw Spaam take the outright lead in their qualifying group. Spaam's draw to Aerigia
was the only point to come to the two top teams. Oglethorpia's home win against West Gaddland, and Gaddland's win saw them both share second
place with Runaway Moose on 9 points, one behind Spaam, who remains the only unbeaten team in the group.

Alex The Tall's draw to Kaze Progressa saw them take outright 5th on 7 points, with Praying2God's four goal shutout of the pathetic Pablitopia
sending them to 6th, one point behind. Kaze Progressa is luckless in 7th on 4 points, with Aerigia, West Gaddland, and Pablitopia rounding out the
bottom of the table, on 2, 1, and 0 points respectively.

[code:1:b669deece2]Group 9 P W D L F A GD Pts
Spaam 4 3 1 0 5 2 +3 10
Runaway Moose 4 3 0 1 8 4 +4 9
Oglethorpia 4 3 0 1 5 2 +3 9
Gaddland 4 3 0 1 5 3 +2 9
Alex The Tall 4 2 1 1 6 5 +1 7
Praying2God 4 2 0 2 7 4 +3 6
Kaze Progressa 4 1 1 2 4 5 -1 4
Aerigia 4 0 2 2 0 3 -3 2
West Gaddland 4 0 1 3 1 4 -3 1
Pablitopia 4 0 0 4 2 11 -9 0
[/code:1:b669deece2]

Matchday Five Preview

http://www.nationstates.net/images/flags/uploads/spaam.jpg VS http://www.nationstates.net/images/flags/uploads/oglethorpia.jpg

Spaam will be playing one of the few teams that they have never beaten at home tomorrow, the Wonderteam, Oglethorpia. Oglethorpia's only loss
so far has been to the giant-killers Gaddland, who caused East Spaam so much trouble in the previous World Cup qualifying season. However,
Gaddland's only loss has been to Spaam, who are intent on having their revenge on the Wonderteam, and have not been beaten this year.

Oglethorpia and Spaam's last meeting on Spaamanian soil was a controversial affair, in which the hosts made an international faux pas that
almost escalated into a major incident, by letting the Belmore Family officiate the match. The result was a three goals to one home loss to
Spaam, a result made more supsicious by the fact that Spaam went on to record their longest ever unbeaten streak, and only lose one of their next
15 matches. Oglethorpia and Spaam last meeting was on Oglethorpia soil, and was a hard fought one all draw.

Since then, Spaam has made leaps and bounds, returning to levels of playing not seen for over two decades, and seeing them now ranked 18th
in the world. They will be playing on their home soil, in front of a massive crowd in Artanis National Stadium, and the taste for revenge will be on
every players tongue. On the other hand, they will be without start striker Nala Eromleb, are facing a full strength Wonderteam who have won
their last three matches, and have never beaten this side at World Cup level. In any case, this will be the match of the month.

Spaam's Uniform Best Yet - Designers Open For Business

Home______________ Away______________
http://drake.5p.org.uk/sh.jpg http://drake.5p.org.uk/sa.jpg

Critics have touted Spaam's new uniform their best yet, something which is confirmed by the fact that the designers, Spaamanian Transnational
Designs (STD), have been receiving orders from overseas to design other national uniforms. If you would like to enquire about getting a design from
STD, send a Telegram to the editor of this publication (Hint!)

Spaam's Qualifying Run So Far

[code:1:b669deece2]W: Spaam 2 Kaze Progressa 1
W: Praying2God 1 Spaam 2
W: Spaam 1 Gaddland 0
D: Aerigia 0 Spaam 0
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[code:1:b669deece2]No Name P G Avge
[2] Meren Lûin 4 4 1.00
[1] Nala Eromleb 2 1 0.50
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[code:1:b669deece2]No Name P G Avge
[3] Alátari Súrion 4 2 0.50
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Total n Utter Insanity
26-03-2004, 11:46
A Warnock Wizard football player is going to emigrate to Melmond, however we aren't in a rush to jam him onto our team when he isn't officially a citizen yet.

Once you've played for a national team you cannot play for another.

Untrue. I kept the entire C&V team from WC3 after they finished 3rd but had no country to go back to. Also I've had a half Zucchini on the team who later went on to play for GZ after being deported by the Jackass Party.
Liverpool England
26-03-2004, 11:54
A Warnock Wizard football player is going to emigrate to Melmond, however we aren't in a rush to jam him onto our team when he isn't officially a citizen yet.

Once you've played for a national team you cannot play for another.

Untrue. I kept the entire C&V team from WC3 after they finished 3rd but had no country to go back to. Also I've had a half Zucchini on the team who later went on to play for GZ after being deported by the Jackass Party.

Well technically thats cheating ;)
Total n Utter Insanity
26-03-2004, 11:55
Not really when you are the head of the WCC, you get to set these laws ;) and that's only a law in RL not NS.
Melmond
26-03-2004, 14:39
OOC: I believe that Chris Armas of the United States National Team once played for Puerto Rico as well. I could be wrong on that but it happens in real life. Thanks for the support T&UI! Also in the olympics skier/cheater Johann Muelegg first skied for Germany but in Salt Lake City skied for Spain.
Lemmitania
26-03-2004, 14:41
Prime Minister Martin Pearson (MP): They are full of baloney. There is only one who has been raised from the dead and that is Jesus Christ.


Alan Belmore isn't the first person to be raised from the dead around here. Gil Lemson, for one (though technically that may have been a scam) and Gilgamesh McPhee for another (though in point of fact, he returned as a zombpire), and of course, Moola Gilsterson (zombie). Also the goaltender for the Evisceratomato national side, whose name escapes me.

But more to the point, the Bible itself says that Jesus was not the only person to be risen from the dead; I think PM Pearson is forgetting Lazarus, no?
Snub Nose 38
26-03-2004, 16:05
Point the first: A football player can play for, and only for, the national team of whatever country he/she is a citizen of. If the players citizenship changes, then the side which he/she may play for changes. I don't think it matters if "Player A" plays for "Country A" in "World Cup A", and then changes citizenship and "Player A" plays for "Country B" in "World Cup B". I do think a player can only play for ONE national side during a single World Cup campaign. of course, i may be wrong...

Point the second: The details of her life are sketchy at best. Her past is an enigma wrapped in a puzzle. The accounts of her past that we do have are in many respects contradictory. Her very origins are in doubt. Her age is suspect. Whenever a specific detail of fact regarding her is examined carefully, it seems to fade away into fog.

While all this is true - it is asserted by some that someone we know only as Margaret allegedly rose from the dead.

Or perhaps just from a dead sleep.
26-03-2004, 16:22
But more to the point, the Bible itself says that Jesus was not the only person to be risen from the dead; I think PM Pearson is forgetting Lazarus, no?

(Prime Minister Pearson comes out with egg on his face)

I have been informed that I overlooked the fact that Lazarus was raised from the dead. :oops: However, I would also like to point out that it was Jesus who raised Lazarus from the dead.

(goes back inside to wipe the egg off his face)
The Weegies
26-03-2004, 17:32
Widow Still Awaiting Belmorian Response After 8 Years

Widow Susan McIntosh is still awaiting Belmorian explianations as to why her husband died from the vast outflow of statistics from Belmore that he eventually suffocated in. The Star can reveal that not only has she received no reply from the Belmorian Government, she has been repeatedly snubbed when she went to complain about the wall of silence surrounding her husband's death.

"It's terrible." said Susan "If my Richard was alive today, he'd be shocked at how his favourite team has treated his wife's search for justice."

A website, http://www.justicefromstats.co.tw, has been set up along with a protest group, Limit Stat Death (LSD) to protest this injustice and bring it to the international community.

Thomas Belmore, 33, is the co-founder of LSD. "I'm an ex-citizen from TBF, I came down here to get some sun, but all I'm getting now, is the ashen taste of injustice. Statistical death is a major problem, and with growing numbers of competitions, it can only get worse. Anyone with a passion for pointless minutae is at risk - you live in fear wondering whether that print command will be your last. We have to end this madness now, but the major organisations, and especially The Belmore Family, have been continuosly silent. It's an international discrace that stories like Richard's are commonplace, but continue to be ignored by so called caring organisations and governments."

OOC: Sorry about lack of RP, will make up for it. Honest. No, really. Stop laughing. I mean it. Ok, now I'm just going to sulk.
Snub Nose 38
26-03-2004, 17:35
REJ - CS

You may have found and corrected this already. In the Chart on page one that lists matchdays 1 thru 9 and shows which sides will play which on each day, there is an error in matchday 7.

It shows "6 v 9" and "8 v 9"

It should show "6 v 2" and "8 v 9"

(since "6 v 9" will already have taken place on matchday 5, and since "6" is listed for a match against all sides except "2")
The Weegies
26-03-2004, 17:47
Best Team Since Trinity Peak, Claim Experts

A stunning four-match winning streak from the current Weegie side in World Cup Qualifying has led many football pundits to claim that this side is the best since the trio of Kincaid, De Bruis, and Smith reached their peak and got our side to the World Cup finals for the first and only time, back in WCX.

"Yes, I know we haven't exactly played 'top-flight' opposition yet, but we're looking unified, dangerous in attack, and we have that physical prescence that all good Weegie sides have had." says major pundit Yuri Menetos."The win against Nastic, although narrow, was clear evidence of our turn-around. They're higher ranked, remember? I think we're looking confident, although, yes, two of the major sides have also had similar winning streaks and will also be confident, but i think it's safe to say we could pull off another Snub Nose 38, or a Lemmitania here. Yes, even against people like Giant Zucchini. Now that would be a scalp."

However, former international Jack Mardot urges caution against the larger sides, and even against the smaller ones. "We thrive as underdogs, when we are confident in our abilities so that we are not intimidated by reputations, which I believe has always been a Weegie strength, but we slip when we get overconfident. Remember the double defeat against the Eagle's Nest when they made their cup debut. We have serious problems with overconfidence- we can't handle it. And I think if we go into the Zucchini game with overconfidence, we'll get - pardon my Bobylonian - right royally shafted by them."
NEWI Cefn Druids
26-03-2004, 19:29
The Daily Druid

PREVIEW: FREE RADICALS OF MU-MU v NEWI CEFN DRUIDS
By Ian Question-Mark

After a shock rise to joint first place in Group 10, the Druids will next travel to the Free Radicals of Mu-Mu for matchday five. Not to be confused with Mu-Mu Land, The Justified Ancients of Mu-Mu or any other similar sounding nations based on the works of EMF.

The match itself should be easy in comparison to some of the Druids more recent opponents that they have managed to get results against, and a win would put them in a very strong position to mount (dare I say it) a worthwhile challenge for a top three place and a place in the World Cup in Cockbill Street and Rejistania.

However, the group is still very tight, with the top five covered by only two points, while it must also be said that it is still early days, so it seems viable that any of the top seven could mount a challenge at this stage. If we take a look at the table below, we can see just how close it is, and how important three points against the Free Radicals would be.

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Group 10
Pld W D L GF GA Pts GD
1. Audioslavia 4 3 0 1 5 2 9 3
2. NEWI Cefn Druids 4 3 0 1 5 2 9 3
3. Bedistan 4 2 2 0 6 1 8 5
4. Avenging Altos 4 2 1 1 7 5 7 2
5. Dennisov 4 2 1 1 6 4 7 2
6. Iansisle 4 1 2 1 4 4 5 0
7. Magnus Valerius 4 1 1 2 4 5 4 -1
8. Fahigland 4 1 0 3 1 6 3 -5
9. Free Radicals of Mu-Mu 4 0 2 2 2 6 2 -4
10. Resistencia 4 0 1 3 0 5 1 -5


Matchday 5 fixtures:

Audioslavia v Fahigland
Dennisov v Avenging Altos
Free Radicals of Mu-Mu v NEWI Cefn Druids
Magnus Valerius v Bedistan
Resistencia v Iansisle
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As you can see, the big game on matchday four is between Dennisov and Avenging Altos, who are currently within touching distance of the leaders. The top three are all playing teams who are not having the greatest of campaigns. The top two will be playing against newcomers on the scene, while Bedistan travel to play a struggling Magnus Valerius side who seem to be heading a bit backwards after their first forray into the international arena.

The big news for the Druids is that regular keeper Garth Erg has suffered an injury in training, and will be replaced by his anagram Reg Garth. This will come as a blow to the Druids, as Erg was just coming into the kind of form that won him his place in the team in the first place. However, despite this problem, The Daily Druid still feels that the Druids will still have enough to overcome the Free Radicals 1-0, keeping them in a strong position for the rest of the campaign. However, anything can happen in this game, and the chances are, it probably will!

The Daily Druid predictions for Group 10 Matchday 5:

[code:1:f17ed7d6cf]Audioslavia 3-0 Fahigland
Dennisov 1-1 Avenging Altos
Free Radicals of Mu-Mu 0-1 NEWI Cefn Druids
Magnus Valerius 1-2 Bedistan
Resistencia 0-2 Iansisle

Table

Group 10
Pld W D L GF GA Pts GD
1. Audioslavia 5 4 0 1 8 2 12 6
2. NEWI Cefn Druids 5 4 0 1 6 2 12 4
3. Bedistan 5 3 2 0 8 2 11 6
4. Avenging Altos 5 2 2 1 8 6 8 2
5. Dennisov 5 2 2 1 7 5 8 2
6. Iansisle 5 2 2 1 6 4 8 2
7. Magnus Valerius 5 1 1 3 5 7 4 -2
8. Fahigland 5 1 0 4 1 9 3 -8
9. Free Radicals of Mu-Mu 5 0 2 3 2 7 2 -5
10. Resistencia 5 0 1 4 0 7 1 -7[/code:1:f17ed7d6cf]
Svecia
26-03-2004, 19:37
VILÄMNA DAGENS NYHETER

LIGHTNING ELECTRIFY HOME CROWD WITH 2-0 WIN
Defender's Thunderous Blast has Country Talking
Torsdag 25 Mars, 2004

Another home match, another eventful performance by the Svecika Voetbal Bond. Despite drawing 0-0 in the last home match against Kingsford, Svecia played like there was no tomorrow yesterday.

Goals by midfielder Mikael Solskjaer in the 31st minute on a beautiful cross left the crowd cheering.

But the 57th minute blast by defender Tomas Kristiansand left the crowd buzzing throughout the final twenty-five minutes of the match.

Despite a bogged down midfield battle for much of the game, the crowd seemed to thoroughly enjoy the match, in which included laughter when the Skipdonian striker whiffed on an attempted volley and a sarcastic ovation after he connected on the next attempt, and then a true thunderous standing ovation for Kristiansand after he kicked the cover off the ball.

For the 56th minute corner, which led up to Kristiansand's score, Svecian coach, Tim Sweers, decided to pull up the defense in order to try to solidify the game with another goal. The ball was weakly cleared out by the Skipdonian defense, but Kristiansand decided to blast it back in like only a defender can.

Unfortunately for the Skipdonian side, the ball didn't hit anything on the way in except the back of the net.

After the game, Kristiansand only had to say: "I thought I'd send the ball back in."

Well he did a good job at that, to the delight of SVB fans everywhere. The win puts Svecia in fourth place in Group 1 currently.
Snub Nose 38
26-03-2004, 20:05
The Minister of Statistics, Other Totally Useless Information, and Band Aids felt it necessary to apologize for providing incomplete information, and then to supply the missing information

We can't get this guy to shut up

The remaining schedule of qualifying matches for the Hooligans consists of the following fourteen matches:

Matchday 5 - Compound Interest vs Snub Nose 38
Matchday 6 - Snub Nose 38 vs Aserjin
Matchday 7 - The Lowland Clans vs Snub Nose 38
Matchday 8 - The Belmore Familiy vs Snub Nose 38
Matchday 9 - Snub Nose 38 vs Warnocks Wizards
Matchday 10 - Snub Nose 38 vs Lovebug
Matchday 11 - Vilita vs Snub Nose 38
Matchday 12 - Snub Nose 38 vs Dancing 2 Revolution
Matchday 13 - Lovisa vs Snub Nose 38
Matchday 14 - Snub Nose 38 vs Compound Interest
Matchday 15 - Aserjin vs Snub nose 38
Matchday 16 - Snub Nose 38 vs The Lowland Clans
Matchday 17 - Snub Nose38 vs The Belmore Family
Matchday 18 - Warnocks Wizards vs Snub Nose 38

Tickets to all Snub Nose 38 Hooligan matches are still available, and can be obtained through Snubitron, and for home matches at the ticket office of "38 Special" Stadium. Or, just give the Ministry of Athletics, Olympics, and Alcoholic Beverages a call. Ask for Beverly.

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ooc: will be unable to post most of this weekend. good luck to all. 8)
Melmond
26-03-2004, 20:24
Melmond Plays Win, Lose, or Draw. However I'm Not Talking Football Today
Fearless Farmers surprised to find out that they had day off
By Jim Dwordorf of the Aldi Tribune

RAPTOR CLAW-- The Fearless Farmers were ready to notch up their first ever road victory in international competiton today against Raptor Claw. Fired up from their second home win against the BSE Free Bovines, the Fearless Farmers wearing their green and white kit headed to the stadium only to find that it was barren and empty. Bewildred, manager Felix Coostatlwak asked around and found a vendor of shirts that say "I Dig Raptor Claw." The shady vendor said that he will only tell if he bought one of his shirts. Coostatlwak obliged to buy the cheaply made souvenir, not only to obtain the information, but as compassion to boost the struggling Raptor Claw economy. "They are still living in the stone age here! I feel that the fire of industry can help the citizens here lead better lives!" Anyway from the vendor the Melmond National Team finds out that the game is tomorrow, and today is an off day!
So therefore the Melmond National Team decided to make the best of this tourist trap of a country. They decided to check out the famous archaelogical digs of Raptor Claw. However, on the way there, Melmond Fullback Paul "Edgy" Shields trips over what appeared to be a human head sticking partly out of the ground. Before Shields got back up to rip apart the head, the rest of the team makes an amazing discovery of what that was. It was the corpse of famed game show host Bert Convy! Itching for competition and having a deceased game show host right in front of them, substitute fullback Kestrel Bluesummers used the LIFE spell which originated in Melmond to bring Bert Convy back to life in these days of resurrections. The team decided to play the classic game show Win, Lose, or Draw.
As in tradition, the Fearless Farmers split up into teams of men and women. Superstar and sex symbol Critandi Unne, the only genderqueer on the team (for those not in the know that is somewhere in between the worlds of male and female) made the puzzles for each team.
The Men grab an early lead with Scott Cheney's very clever way of portraying "lemon meringue pie" The Women were unable to get the puzzle "minestrone soup." It was rather evident that the men were confident and that Critandi was really hungry.
Both the Men and Women score in the next round, the women able to get "Dreamsicle" with Nina Steen's skillful use of the orange marker. The men however countered with a right at the wire with Taxt's outright guess of "steak tar tar" to take the lead once again.
However in the lightning round is where the Men got hung up on the word "bleu cheese." Diallo Unne, who was the drawer in the lightning round for the men lamented, "I don't know how these numbskulls didn't get it! I used a blue marker and drew what was obviously a block of cheese...sheesh." The women got far more correct and won the whole Win, Lose, or Draw competition. The score was....

Men 450
Women 600

Sadly after that was done, Bert Convy tripped over a rock and died again. However, all the paper used in that game will be signed by the Melmond National Football Team and be auctioned off. The proceeds will go to charity.
The Fearless Farmers spent the rest of the day with their fans and having a practice at night to prepare for their match against Raptor Claw.
Europa Brittania
26-03-2004, 20:44
Europa Brittania 3 East Spaam 0

Europa Brittania 3 The Redavic Union 1

Just an egg 0 Europa Brittania 1

Europa Brittania 0 Gormith 1




[OOC: Apologies, I've had some computer problems, and far from doing as I'd hoped and get my RPs out promptly, I've fallen well behind :/ ]



EB begin as they hope to go on.

Two time world champions Europa Brittania began their quest for world cup qualification with a comfortable if rusty victory over East Spaam at New Providence Park.

A team clearly suffering from lack of competitive action, remained remarkably unchanged from the starting eleven that were ungraciously dumped from WC XII earlier.

EB lined up traditionally, playing 4-4-3.



----------------------Hansen---------------------

Ferian-------Zlitchrix----O'Hanrahan-------Stacey

-------Huntly--------Kiwitz------Khandrias-------

-----------Lomardi---Lionel---Lester-------------

Substitutes- K. Weillian, R Rhitome, V. Simmons & J. Han


The first half was largely unglamarous. A labouring EB struggled to break through a tight and well oiled rearguard, and spurned the few half-chances they did make, including a poor effort from Lester despite having the time and space to take a touch and produce something more impressive.

E.S Almost made the Brittanians pay for their lack of sharpness, a long ball from midfield being badly judged by Kiwitz, who managed only to nod on to the onrushing Spaam forward, who whacked a hellacious effort off the right post.

The one hundred twelve thousand strong crowd did not have a great deal to cheer come half time, and a failure to make home advantage count.

Alistair Hughes concurred with their assesment, and sent out EB for the second half with a little more passion than previously. The scoring was opened shortly after the restart, some blistering pace allowed Huntly to pull out wide, and whipping in a cross, Lionel to bullet a header into the net, and give the Brittanians the lead.

Before East Spaam could begin some sort of offense Brittania had taken a second. A thirty four yard effort from Kiwitz was cleverly pushed back out by the Spaam keeper, who could do nothing by watch the resulting chip over his lowered head, a cute finish from Lester to make it 2-0.

Cries for a penalty were ignored when Zlitchrix made a crude challenge one-on-one with a Spaam midfielder, and brought him down. Hansen gathered, and the referee ignored the pleas.

With seemingly no way back, EB wrapped up the three points with a penalty box scramble. A corner was only cleared as far as the eighteen yard line, and on a first time volley from Ferian, took a wicked deflection to nestle into the corner of the net, and three nothing.

FINAL SCORE-

Europa Brittania 3 East Spaam 0

Lionel 47, Lester 60, Ferian 77


Redavic overcome.

World Cup Qualification took another step towards assurance for EB, with a satisfiying 3-1 defeat of The Redavic Union.

Seventy nine thousand four hundred crammed into Khandrias Park to witness a vastly improved performance against newcomers the union, and put Brittanian fears of a slip up at ease.


EB lined up traditionally, playing 4-4-3.



----------------------Hansen---------------------

Ferian-------Zlitchrix----O'Hanrahan-------Stacey

-------Huntly--------Kiwitz------Khandrias-------

-----------Lomardi---Lionel---Lester-------------


Substitutes- K. Weillian, R Rhitome, V. Simmons & J. Han

Despite this, EB were not as comfortable as the scoreline might suggest. Taking the lead on fifteen minutes with a great interplay between Kiwitz and Huntly putting Lomardi through on goal, and dispatching with a drilled effort was wasted as Redavic equalised only a minute later. A superb defence splitting through ball completely evaded O'Hanrahan, who could only watch in horror as Hansen was beaten to make it 1-1.

EB did not rest on their laurels, and before the break nad re-established their lead. An oppertunistic long ball was punted forward, and Lester looked to get on the end of it. However, the referee ruled excessive use of the shirt as Lester struggled against close marking, and was seemingly hauled down as he took the ball down on his chest.

Lomardi did not make a mistake, and buried the penalty kick, making it 2-1 at half time.

Redavic had nothing more in reply, and though had the majority of the midfield, were unable to convert their chances. The game was made safe just before full time, a foul on the edge of the box, and a resulting lashing free kick from Lionel made it 3-1, and six points in two games for the former world champions.


Egg-cellent performance against unusual opposition give EB the win.

In one of their more unusual match ups, former world champions Europa Brittania defeated an egg to make it three games unbeaten, and nine points gained.

EB had the majority of the posession, shots on goal, shots on target, and almost everything else. The Fifteen thousand strong Brittanian support were confused to say the least, more used to seeing eggs on their breakfast table, and not competing against their national side.

Kiwitz scored the only goal of the game, a deft chip over the egg in goal, who was only able to watch, having no arms to save with, as the ball flew over his head.

FINAL SCORE

Europa Brittania 1 Egg 0

Kiwitz 4


A costly slip-up.

EB suffered their first WC defeat, going down tamely to a 1-0 loss to Gormith, in Europa Brittania.

Sixty one thousand filled North Field Park to watch what was described by various as a "woeful" "passionless" and "terrible" performance.


EB lined up traditionally, playing 4-4-3.



----------------------Hansen---------------------

Ferian-------Zlitchrix----O'Hanrahan-------Stacey

-------Huntly--------Kiwitz------Khandrias-------

-----------Lomardi---Lionel---Lester-------------

Substitutes- K. Weillian, R Rhitome, V. Simmons & J. Han

EB were lethargic from the off, giving away posession with alarming frequency, and completely failing to dominate the midfield. The only highlight within the opening twenty minutes, a long range rocket from Kiwitz arching just wide, and an ambitious lob tipped over the bar from Gormith.

The remaining ten minutes of the first half passed with no EB efforts on goal, to Gormith's four. Whistles were echoing through the stadium. This was not the form of a team that had been crowned world champions twice.

Half time came and passed, and any Brittanans looking for an upturn in fortunes were about to be bitterly disappointed.

A hopeful ball up from the Gormith half should have been dealt with by Hansen, who inexplicably declined to come out for the ball. Zlitchrix, caught in two minds wether to challenge the oncoming Gormith forward, or leave for Hansen, elected for the latter.

Wrong decision.

The Gormith player gleefully picked up the ball and rounded Hansen, who had rushed out far too late, giving the visitors a priceless one goal lead.

EB picked up tempo, but even the most optomistic Brittanian would have been a fool to forecast an EB win. Passes went astray, shots wayward, and tempers flared.

Strong appeals for a Brittanian penalty were waivered after an apparent hand ball inside the Gormith box. Perhaps a cruel revenge for the East Spaam penalty denied on the opening matchday.

Brittanian luck was summed up when Kiwitz was dismissed after picking up a second caution, following an untidy challenge for the ball.

The home side left to whistles and jeers.


Alistair Hughes commented at full time-

"This was an extremely poor performance. The team lacked the cutting edge that came to easily in games past. Certain players have become too assured of a place. I can assure that no one is guranteed of a starting slot, and few have impressed tonight. But we must look forward. Eauz lies in wait, an away trip we must do well in. They are our nearest rivals within group eight, and I will be instilling the urgency to achieve a win within my squad."
FULL TIME

Europa Brittania 0 Gormith 1

Kiwitz dismissed 84
Snub Nose 38
26-03-2004, 20:55
Widow Still Awaiting Belmorian Response After 8 Years

Widow Susan McIntosh is still awaiting Belmorian explianations as to why her husband died from the vast outflow of statistics from Belmore that he eventually suffocated in. The Star can reveal that not only has she received no reply from the Belmorian Government, she has been repeatedly snubbed when she went to complain about the wall of silence surrounding her husband's death.

"It's terrible." said Susan "If my Richard was alive today, he'd be shocked at how his favourite team has treated his wife's search for justice."

A website, http://www.justicefromstats.co.tw, has been set up along with a protest group, Limit Stat Death (LSD) to protest this injustice and bring it to the international community.

Thomas Belmore, 33, is the co-founder of LSD. "I'm an ex-citizen from TBF, I came down here to get some sun, but all I'm getting now, is the ashen taste of injustice. Statistical death is a major problem, and with growing numbers of competitions, it can only get worse. Anyone with a passion for pointless minutae is at risk - you live in fear wondering whether that print command will be your last. We have to end this madness now, but the major organisations, and especially The Belmore Family, have been continuosly silent. It's an international discrace that stories like Richard's are commonplace, but continue to be ignored by so called caring organisations and governments."
The Remington County Record

Revolutionary Safety Device Introduced
Sten Lauren D'Order

The Frost-Free Borderlands of Snub Nose 38 Academy of Science today introduced a revolutionary new safety device to the world.

"We've been working on this for years," Chief Academician Albert Onestone was overheard to say, "Ever since the Ministry of Band Aids expanded it's mission and became the Ministry of Statistics, Other Totally Useless Information, and Band Aids. The Guy Currently In Charge Of Stuff For The Frost-Free Bordlerlands Of Snub Nose 38 insisted we come up with something. And we did."

The device is simple in it's design, yet complex in it's conception (whatever that means). Doughnut like in shape, and constructed from styrofoam re-enforced cotton, it can be purchased with or without the optional marshmallow inflated balloon attachment.

And it's simple to use! To put the device into operation, one simple removes it from it's child-proof packaging (careful to dispose of the packaging properly), slips it over ones head and down to ones waist, pushes button "A" (which is actually nothing but an oversized jacket button glued to the styrofoam re-enforcement), and waits.

The floatation device will raise you up as the storm of statistics, the tide of tables, the ocean of charts, the veritable flood of facts and figures, engulfs you. Simply employ the propeller, either by hand (foot, actually) or using the optional (at a small extra cost) electric engine (batteries not included), and you'll soon come safely to shore, no worse for the wear.

Place your orders with the Academy of Science. Trained operators are standing by. Limit 2 to a customer, order now while supplies last.

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Basic Device - 12 Vodka Gimlets
Postage and Handling, Basic Device - 6 Vodka Gimlets
Optional Marshmallow Inflated Balloon Attachment - 9 Vodka Gimlets
Postage and Handling, OMIB - 3 Vodka Gimlets
Optional Electric Engine - 10 Vodka Gimlets
Postage and Handling, Optional Electric Engine - 5 Vodka Gimlets

Save 4 VG!! Basic Device, OMIB and Optional Electric Engine only 29 VG, Postage and Handling for the all enclusive package 12 VG.
Lemmitania
26-03-2004, 22:17
The Frost-Free Borderlands of Snub Nose 38 Academy of Science today introduced a revolutionary new safety device to the world.

...

The floatation device will raise you up as the storm of statistics, the tide of tables, the ocean of charts, the veritable flood of facts and figures, engulfs you. Simply employ the propeller, either by hand (foot, actually) or using the optional (at a small extra cost) electric engine (batteries not included), and you'll soon come safely to shore, no worse for the wear.


Memorandum

To: Snub Nose 38 Academy of Science
From: Lemuel Leister, esq.
Subject: LAW$UIT

This is to inform you that a suit has been filed in Lemmington District National Court, requesting forty-eight million lemmings in physical and emotional damages for the death of Mr. Wilf Lemberton, which resulted from use of the so-called “safety device” which your institution has been marketing. Our client, Ms. Fiffie Lemberton, has become distraught to the point of inefficiency over the death of her late husband, and the irremovable bloodstains on the livingroom ceiling of their Lemmington flat. Particulars are included in the suit, but to summarize the basic points:

1. Mr. Lemberton purchased one of your so-called “Basic Devices” for 12 lemmings (discounted) at the local Goldfish Surplus shop.

2. Mr. Lemberton followed all operating directions in placing the device around his person before opening the Stats Progressa website on his personal coputer.

3. As the flood of statistics filled the livingroom, Mr. Lemberton was borne atop the sea (as advertised).

4. Mr. Lemberton was summarily crushed against the ceiling as the flood filled the room beneath him.

5. Mr. Lemberton is now dead, thanks to you.

6. Ms. Lemberton can’t get the bloodstain off the ceiling (did we mention that)?

7. You’ve gotta pay.

We may be contacted at the address below if you wish to settle out of court.

Thank you,

Lemmy Leister
Total n Utter Insanity
26-03-2004, 23:10
*outside a TV store in the Insanician Capital*

Insanician 1: "Look it's Friday."

Insanician 2: "Well duh!"

I1: "No, not Friday. Fry Day."

I2: "Wasn't he killed over 30 years ago by the Oglethorpians?"

I1: "They never found out who funded the Jackass Party's Assassination of 'im."

I2: "What's he doing back from the dead?"

I1: "Dunno, but you can bet we'll find out soon enough."

TO BE CONTINUED...
Audioslavia
26-03-2004, 23:18
Point the first: A football player can play for, and only for, the national team of whatever country he/she is a citizen of. If the players citizenship changes, then the side which he/she may play for changes. I don't think it matters if "Player A" plays for "Country A" in "World Cup A", and then changes citizenship and "Player A" plays for "Country B" in "World Cup B". I do think a player can only play for ONE national side during a single World Cup campaign.

Not entirely true. Despite being a citizen of Great Britain, i (as in irl me, the guy typing on the computer, me, here, now..) could represent Ireland as i have an Irish grandparent.

If any member of your family, within two generations (i think) is from another country, you can play for that country. If your good enough of course ;)

Also, the rules on playing for multiple countries is also slightly complex. For example, Leeds United (last time i checked) defender Domonic Matteo once sat on the substitute bench for an England game, but a few months later the Scottish F.A. realized he had scottish blood and Matteo started playing for Scotland. I think its only if youve actually played for a country, as in walked onto the pitch and kicked a ball, you cant play for another one.
Audioslavia
26-03-2004, 23:18
Lee Branson steps off the Audioslavia team bus, slightly pissed off that his team have just been beaten by arguably the worst team in the history of the NSWC... just then, he spies a shiny demon... in the middle... of the road... and it said:

Demon: Leeeeee Brrranssoonnnn score a goal..... or i'll eat your soul (souulll)

Lee: ...............Joh....Johnny Willow? I thought the Insanicians assasinated you!

Johnny: guess again dude...

Lee: But... but... they blue your fricken head off dude!

Johnny: Lee... i'd like you to meet some friends.... this is Alan, Nala, Fry and Gil...

Lee: WHAT THE FUCK IS GOING ON??!?!?!?!
26-03-2004, 23:26
IC-
Scene 1: Act 1
Steve Ribeiro stands in the dark room with Giant Zucchini’s star striker, Urk

Steve Ribeiro: So Urk, I’ve taken the liberty to prepare your immigration papers to Steve’s Island and to include a rather generous 2 million alan dowry. All you’ve got left to do is sign on this dotted line.

Urk: Although your money is quite enticing, I am content with my current situation in Giant Zucchini. Besides, the rules state that since I’ve already played for my nation’s first team, I’m ineligible to play for any other nation’s first team. I’d assume the football was the only reason you wanted me to come.

Ribeiro: You hit the nail on the head with that one, you jolly green giant.

Scene 1: Act 2
Steve Ribeiro stands in the dark room with 17-year old Brazillican striker, Octavio Quintana

Ribeiro: So as you see, this team sucks pretty bad and your help would be greatly appreciated.

Quintana: Although I have played for some major competitions on Brazillico’s U-19 squad and would be eligible to play for Steve’s Island, I’m afraid I’ll have to take a pass. The allure to play for the storied Chili Bats is incentive enough for me to stay.

Ribeiro: You know the Cannon’s will have the starting places clogged up for years.

Quintana: I’m prepared to come off the bench.

Ribeiro: I was prepared for this kind of reaction. If you look immediately behind you, you shall find a suitcase. Perhaps one of the two million alans in there will help swing your decision.

Quintana: No.

Ribeiro: 3 million!

Quintana: Not for all the charcoal in Kingsford I wouldn’t.

Scene 1: Act 3
Steve Ribeiro stands in the dark room with native Rejistanian midfielder, Ila~n Liyje.

Ribeiro: So as you can see by this genealogical file, your grandmother was a Steve’s Islander.

Liyje: Yeah, what’s your point?

Ribeiro: Well Ila~n, since you have played on some second tier Rejistanian sides but not the first national one, I was wondering if you wanted to play for Steve’s Island national side?

Liyje: Now why would I want to do that?

Ribeiro: You’re standing on two million alans.

Liyje looks down to see he’s standing on a heap of cash.

Liyje: Throw in a steak dinner and we got ourselves a deal.

Ribeiro: Consider it done!

Scene 1: Act 4
Steve Ribeiro stands in the dark room with Badaboum, the lovable blue, furry, ex-mascot of the NHL’s defunct Quebec Nordiques.

Ribeiro: Now I know you were a mascot for a brief period of time for Sensual Products, but I was wondering if you wanted to play for Steve’s Island? Like a real playing position?

Badaboum: I would relish such an opportunity, but I believe that since I’ve already participated as a mascot for Sensual Products’ first team, I am ineligible.

Ribeiro: I did some research and the WCC doesn’t consider mascotting as an official position in the field of play. That would make you eligible for the Island. Besides, we already have the Holy India Tea Bag as our starting goaltender.

Badaboum: I hate that Tea Bag!

Ribeiro: He’s really a nice guy once you get to know him. Anyway, I’ve stapled the check for 2 million Alans to the back of your immigration papers, all you have left to do is sign on the dotted line.

Badaboum: Well I was quite the defender in high school, I’ll do it!

Badaboum signs the papers as the lights dim and the curtains close.
Largent
27-03-2004, 01:28
LNSNN

Susan: Welcome to another LNSNN Report. It is the day off and we are here to talk about Largentian progress in these past matches.

Sam: Largent certainly needs a win and that is what we are here to talk about.

Susan: In the beggining coach Quaday stated Largent may even win its group.

Sam: Not happening. No matter how much I would like to see it 1 loss and 3 draws isn't going to cut it.

Susan: But it is impressive. The actually stale-mated TnUI. A huge upset.

Sam: Indeed. Now facing a team ranked 79 places lower a win is feasible.

Susan: And necissary. Although Largent has held two great teams scoreless it needs to really step up the offense.

Sam: In last nights game T. Johnston suffered minor ankle injuries. It has now been determined he suffered extreme strain apon his Metacarpals and Metatarsals. In other words he twisted his ankle bad. This means they need to bring in Snyderman, a spunky 20 year old who was second string due to a previous injury. He matches T. Johnston in skill and now with his injury healed he may even surpass him.

Susan: Also, they are thinking of taking Weber out of net. Although he is a great goalie they need some argession he just hasn't shown. The defense is solid enough to protect a more daring player. Although taking him out means the defense will play a little further back until they feel comfortable with the new goalie and his agression will probably sent them forward even. It may take a game to ajust but i have faith.

Sam: Stay tuned as we make further predicions on WC13 and WC14
Brazillico
27-03-2004, 01:41
Require more NS football action? Join the Copa 64... the international NS version of the F.A. Cup.
http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=134532
The Eagles Nest
27-03-2004, 01:49
Eagle's Nest Responds to Melmondian Complaint

Eagle's Nest FA president Torigo Senora released this statement with accompaning documents:

"With respect to Melmond's complaint on Horace possibly playing for us, and in light of the other members of the Worlc Cup community pointing out that yes, in fact, a play can be eligble if they ahve a ancestor who is a citizen, and the fact that the WCC does not consider mascoting a play position, The Eagle's Nest releases the following documents:

1. Emmigration papers of Horace's grandfather from the Nest to BSE Free Bovines to particpate in 'stud' activities.

2. A signed contract with Horace to play for the Eagle's Nest, pending approval of BSE FA, or the passage of 5 days, whichever comes first ((BSE has no activity for 7 days already))

We feel the WCC has already ruled in fact on this situation and that the protest should be dropped.
Compound interest
27-03-2004, 02:19
The CINST is in crisis, deep crisis. Ah ok, they have a 1-0-3 record and are eigth in a group of ten, so you could imagine a worse start for a national soccer team, but the CINST is sponsored highly by the CIRC bank (Compound Interest Rates Change) and they don't won't to be associated with a 75% loss rate. After the current loss, 135323-I 'John Marc', talks to the press:

A coach see what happen on the pitch, in this game there was two, three or for players weak as bottle empty.
Have you seen wednesday, which team played wednesday? Has played [Alan] City, or [Connor] Heights or [John] Marc? This players more complain than play.
Mooon, Moon is long here has played two matches, is always injured. what does he dare?

Need to show now, I want, Next matchday, these players must show me n their fans, must win the game alone. Must win the game alone. I am now father these players; defend always these players! I am always to blame about these players, One is Alan [City], one, one is Chuck [Rain], [Samuel] Moon in spite of this, don't mind, he only played 25 percent this match!
(pause)
I have finish!

----
OC: Yes, I ripped of the Trappatoni speech from the 10th of March 1998
imported_Nikea
27-03-2004, 03:47
Queldas Hikari - Rul Isio Nesuntel A Seserim

Pandas Four For Four
Not-youngsters-anymore side opens qualifying with a bang
by Markenin Markenel

HAWCOAT(NP) - The run of the Nikean Little Pandas, as many called them, ended four years ago after a disappointing 1-0 loss to Rejistania in the final game of the group stage. Manager Jaskelainen Tenerethitel's prediction, that a paper bag with the word NIKEA written on it could beat the Orange-Blues, failed to come through, after a paper bag could not be located, and they had to settle for the team water bottle bag with the word NIKEA on it in duct tape. The equipment manager forgot the E in NIKEA, and it was a sign of things to come as Nikea lost the game and fell out of the World Cup in the group stage for the 3rd time in 3 attempts at the main stage.

The 31st ranked Pandas, now a sophomore team together, were thrust into a very tight group. Five of the 10 teams in the group were in the top 32 for rankings. Including the Pandas, there was also Halfassedstates, Total n Utter Insanity, Aquilla once again, and Brazillico. A terrorizing list if there ever was one. The Pandas weren't helped by the fact that they found out they would play the top two teams, TnUI and Halfassedstates, in matchdays 1 and 3. Both matches would be at home, however, in the Solarin Stadium in Queldas, so the lads did not have to travel far. Tenerethitel's pocketbook was also a lot heavier, as he did not have to shell out for rewards should his team win.

As the underdogs in matchday 1, Nikea surprised a fair number of people, frustrated a number of gamblers, and made a few people who bet on the underdog rich. Seserin Serenitel's 43rd minute goal was enough to give the Pandas a 1-0 win over Total n Utter Insanity, who were without their star striker Belless. They then went on the road to Indigo Islands, another familiar team from the qualifiers two cups prior. Nikea pulled out a convincing 2-0 road win, off goals by Kitase and Keseteretel, sans glasses. He used his signing bonus with Nikean club SF Miserias to pay for laser eye surgery at Nikea One hospital in Queldas, and his improved vision has since made him a star with the Blues and the Pandas.

Matchday 3 saw another home match, yet Nikea were again the underdogs. The Pandas struck twice in the early minutes. Midorin Torendel's free kick was too powerful for the Halfassed keeper's attempt, and a mere 3 minutes later, Fyren Okimatel headed home an Arkenitel free kick. It was 2-0 going into half time. Feretel's two and a half match clean sheet was ruined in the 73rd minute, when a Halfassed strike beat him low to the left, but that goal was cancelled out when Edhel's cross was tipped in by Kitase. 3-1 was the final score. After playing some reserve team players and getting a 1-0 win in Hawcoat, the Pandas look to yet another tough challenge in Aquilla. The Nikean side should feel fortunate, however. Following the match against Aquilla, the Pandas end the first half of qualifying with a fairly easy schedule, playing Steve's Island, Largent, and Pablicosta, as well as a tough matchup travelling to Brazillico. The Pandas will hope to take the three points in the next match to continue their winning streak, but they will be more happy to increase their lead over Aquilla in the points standings.
Bedistan
27-03-2004, 04:57
The Bedistan Sports Digest

Palin to Miss Remainder of Qualifiers
But hey, at least we won

YUBA -- Despite the fourth matchday of WC13 qualifying being relocated to Stephen Rogers Memorial Stadium, the home field of Yuba United, due to an alleged terrorist threat in Midway, the Bedistan Lions weren't agitated in the least, and they walked away with three easy points against bottom-dwellers Resistencia. Gil Vu would score two of the goals, with the other going to midfielder Jerome Roose. Both sides had one goal not counted due to players being offside -- in the Lions' case, a 32nd-minute effort by Karen Neighbors.

The unfortunate highlight of the match, however, came in the 83rd minute. Midfielder Neil Palin, while in possession of the ball, found himself surrounded by no fewer than six Resistencia players, all of whom were simultaneously attempting to steal the ball from him. Player #14 eventually succeeded in tripping Palin, and a chain reaction ensued that resulted in all six visiting players landing on top of the unfortunate midfielder. An ambulance was called to the scene, and as of this printing, Palin is currently in stable condition at Yuba General Hospital with two broken legs. It is certain that he will not return to play any more qualifiers for this World Cup, and it is in fact questionable whether he will ever play professional football again. As a result of the incident, two Resistencia players were given their marching orders and the other four were all yellow carded. Bedistan manager Johnny Lewis felt that this punishment was somewhat unfair, but he kept his mouth shut.

Morris McGarity will take Palin's place in the starting lineup for the rest of qualification.

Final score:
Bedistan 3 (Vu 14, 36; Roose 70)
Resistencia 0 (<player 9> sent off 84, <player 14> sent off 84)

The win puts the Lions in a respectable third place in Group 10, though many are still scratching their heads at the fact that the team is actually still behind NEWI Cefn Druids. "That's impossible," said a random man on the street in Port Lusambo. "You say we're in third, but yet still behind the Druids. That would require them to be in the top two, which I know for a fact is not true." Believe it or not, the Druids have been quite a surprise in the group this time around, doing exponentially better than they did in the previous two qualifying rounds. Don't start automatically adding in three points on your tables for matchday 8 yet, folks.

[code:1:8066134dfa]Group 10
Pld W D L GF GA Pts GD
1. Audioslavia 4 3 0 1 5 2 9 3
2. NEWI Cefn Druids 4 3 0 1 5 2 9 3
3. Bedistan 4 2 2 0 6 1 8 5
4. Avenging Altos 4 2 1 1 7 5 7 2
5. Dennisov 4 2 1 1 6 4 7 2
6. Iansisle 4 1 2 1 4 4 5 0
7. Magnus Valerius 4 1 1 2 4 5 4 -1
8. Fahigland 4 1 0 3 1 6 3 -5
9. Free Radicals of Mu-Mu 4 0 2 2 2 6 2 -4
10. Resistencia 4 0 1 3 0 5 1 -5[/code:1:8066134dfa]

The Lions will next go on the road to face 7th-placed Magnus Valerius.
Liverpool England
27-03-2004, 05:56
To: Bedistani FA
From: Football Association of Liverpool England [FALE]

Dear Sir/Madam,
We at the FALE have heard of Mr. Palin's plight suffered in the match against Resistencia. We have collected a cash donation of over L£145 000 [L£1=US$1.75, US$1 = ~£1.81] for Mr Palin should it be needed, and are willing to find him a high-paying job, slightly less than a footballer, should his career be so tragically ended. If the help is not needed, please do let us know, and the money would be given to charity.

Paul Dussis
Managing Director
FALE
Total n Utter Insanity
27-03-2004, 06:03
US$1 = ~£1.81

OOC: I'd like to sell you some US$s at this exchange rate.
Liverpool England
27-03-2004, 06:27
Of course, this was last I checked on CNN, if I remember correctly [meaning that I remember its not 1.08, it is 1.80], of course, my memory may have failed me...
Squornshelous
27-03-2004, 07:07
*arrives home from spring break and looks at his computer*

Oh S--t! I'm group favorite! Now I am totally screwed!
:evil:

Underachieving Pschychoes shuffle through first four games
Squornshelous opened the cup up with a weak win over cup noob Jaegermeistria 1-0, getting by on a Koren Jackson goal and some great goaltending by Toby Allen. They continued their winning trend against Haraki, to the tune of a two goal performance by Jackson, and another to cap it off put in by Rivera. Since then the team has stalled out, recording ties with Lemmitania and Creedence Clearwater, 0-0 and 2-2 respectively. Coach Newsome hopes to get the team back on track through extra practices concentrating on technique and ball control. "We've just looked sloppy out there, no one except for Koren has really stepped up yet, so the opposition keeps a marker, sometimes two, on him at all times. If we can improve our passing and create some chances for other players, we'll open up the field for Koren and things will get ugly in general for opposing keepers." Newsome's quick analysis of what his players are doing wrong will hopefully set them back on course for the final.

Squornshelous' Scorers:
Jackson: 4
Richards: 1
Rivera: 1
Vilita
27-03-2004, 08:52
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) Drops 4th Straight 1-0

Colony of Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) national team coach Helmut Vilkaus was in no mood to speak following his teams 4th Consecutive 0-1 defeat in World Cup Quals Group 5.

I'm only here because my contract says I must. We've had 6 clear chances, and they've had just 2, Massimo is a Brilliant keeper, but we can't fault him for giving up 4 goals in 4 games. We have to put the ball in the net and we aren't doing that. And It's bloody pathetic if you ask me, theres no reason we shouldn't have won each of the past 4 by a 2-1 scoreline. End of conference. Expect changes before next game.

[code:1:8b85688793]
Group 5: Snub Nose 38 1 Vilita 0
Group 5: Vilita 0 Warnocks Wizards 1
Group 5: Lovebug 1 Vilita 0
Group 5: Vilita 0 The Belmore Family 1
[/code:1:8b85688793]

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The Colony of Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) Jungle Cats will be looking to qualify for the World Cup finals in their first attempt after only recently being recognized by the World Governing Body. The Jungle Cats are currently undefeated in the last 6 Atlantian Oceania (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_region/region=atlantian_oceania) Regional championships, and look poised to add to that total in the upcoming Atlantian Oceania (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_region/region=atlantian_oceania) Olympic games. Their squad will consist of mostly young stars from the National league, with a few experienced veterans, from the days before baseball was outlawed in the Nation, to guide them on their way to Glory.
Liverpool England
27-03-2004, 09:18
The World Cup 13 Qualifying Update - Group 8 Liverpool England
John Jensen in Intellignece Madness for the match which finished Intelligence MAdness 0 Liverpool England 6

Biggest win in National History!!

Intelligence Madness 0 Liverpool England 6 (Dominic Dirosa 4, 6, 75pen, 89pen, <player 3> owngoal 36, Kof Hadji 45+1)

The biggest win in national history, coming away from home. The team travelled to Intelligence Madness without star striker Kelvin KΣσ Johnsen, who was suspended after his red card in the loss to Eauz, but were involved in a six-goal fest.

The action started in the fourth minute, Dominic Dirosa, being played in midfield for the first time, surged down the right after a pass from Kof Hadji, and slammed home a goal from the tightest of angles. He repeated this move two minutes later, and the team were two goals to the good inside the first 10 minutes of the game. It took until the thirty-sixth minute for the next goal, which came about from a Hadji cross in from the left which <defender 3> headed into his own net, a superb cross.

Hadji himself added his name to the scoresheet in stoppage time in the first half, a delicate chip over the onrushing <goalkeeper 45> sealing the match's fourth goal.

No action to report about in the second half until 15 minutes from the death, Jiann-Lopous Robbins being felled in the box, penalty. Dirosa stepped up and completed his hattrick. Robbins earned another penalty in the dying minutes, and Dirosa rounded off a great game with another penalty.

FULL TIME
INTELLIGENCE MADNESS 0
LIVERPOOL ENGLAND 6 [DIROSA 4, 6, 75p, 89p; <player 3> 36og, KOF HADJI 45+1]
Kaze Progressa
27-03-2004, 09:21
OOC: Vilita... learn to blame Margaret for your (frightening) run of 1-0 defeats. :p
IC:
Kicked Off present... Got Your Number

Two men in ancient-looking stripey athletics tops with '118' on the front run around the athletics track of the Alex The Tall national stadium.

Techno music plays.

Freeze frame.

Caption: The Illegal Joggers present...

Running continues for a few seconds before they meet the Progressan team. Freeze frame again.

Caption: ...eleven men who need divine intervention...

A mysterious woman dressed as Margaret runs onto the pitch. The picture cuts to a statue of Alex The Tall near the stadium entrance. Freeze frame.

Caption: ...some lad who needs a shrinking operation...

A doctor runs out onto the pitch with bizarre equipment in his hands. The picture cuts to a header from Ertal Lubbarez that, via a deflection, mysteriously hits a young Alex The Tall defender in the teeth. Freeze frame.

Caption: ...a kid in need of a dentist...

A dentist comes along as a substitute for Alex The Tall and almost immediately scores the opening goal of the game. Freeze frame.

Caption: ...did we mention the team in need of divine intervention?

One of the 118 men runs onto the pitch without anyone noticing and scores for Kaze Progressa.

Two 118 men, in unison: WE'VE GOT YOUR NUMBER!

Freeze frame.

Caption: Need several numbers at once? Here's two: Alex The Tall 1 Kaze Progressa 1.

The Hitlist
118-118 directory enquiries adverts
Margaret
The nation name Alex The Tall
Jeruselem
27-03-2004, 09:38
Jeruselem Government News

Group 7 leaders held to draws

Antaeus Rising and Jeruselem only managed draws but still top Group 7.
In a shock result, Haraki who were last, managed to keep out leader Antaeus Rising 0-0.

Jersuelem (2nd) and Lemmitania (4th) shared the points in an even 2-2 draw with
Kewell and substitute Stuart from the U-21 team scoring.

For the 1st time, in it's WC attempts Jeruselem are leading the goal
scoring totals in it's group, but it's defense is a little leaky.
Island neighbours to Jeruselem, New Cyprus, are now last.

Captain Harry Kewell reported to the press
"We can't wait for our game against Antaeus Rising, but we need for wins in the meantime keep our momentum going".

Round 5 scores
Haraki 0 Antaeus Rising 0
Jaegermeistria 2 New Cyprus 0
Lemmitania 2 Jeruselem 2
Squornshelous 2 Grand master Mark 0
The Republic Army 0 Creedence Clearwater 1

[code:1:5121482d9a]
Group 7
Pts W D L GF:GA GD
1. Antaeus Rising 13 4 1 0 9: 0 9
2. Jeruselem 13 4 1 0 11: 4 7
3. Squornshelous 11 3 2 0 8: 2 6
4. Lemmitania 9 2 3 0 9: 4 5
5. Creedence Clearwater 8 2 2 1 8: 6 2
6. The Republic Army 6 2 0 3 4: 5 -1
7. Jaegermeistria 4 1 1 3 3: 7 -4
8. Grand master Mark 4 1 1 3 3: 7 -4
9. Haraki 1 0 1 4 0:10 -10
10. New Cyprus 0 0 0 5 1:11 -10
[/code:1:5121482d9a]
Tadjikistan
27-03-2004, 10:18
2nd Draw for Tadjikistan

Our fifth match for the qualifications resulted in a draw, the second one. And finally we left the last place in our group behind to become 9th. we're moving in the right direction, and if we can keep this up we might save our honour.

During the match against Zephyrs, the Tadjik teams did their best to score and secure a first win for the team, Zhukovs goal in the 7th minute made the fans cheer until Zephyrs evened the score in the 29th minute and stared to take the lead in the 43th minute. Tadjiks refused to go down and fought for a draw, they got in through Purkayevs goal in the 88th minute.

Coach Isserson was happy with the result but also told this reporter that he had little hope of doing better in the next match, against Brittania Europa. Mr Frunze might have been right when he told us the Diesel starts slow, but we will need a better car to get this one running.
Snub Nose 38
27-03-2004, 14:15
Memorandum

To: Snub Nose 38 Academy of Science
From: Lemuel Leister, esq.
Subject: LAW$UIT

This is to inform you that a suit has been filed in Lemmington District National Court, requesting forty-eight million lemmings in physical and emotional damages for the death of Mr. Wilf Lemberton, which resulted from use of the so-called “safety device” which your institution has been marketing. Our client, Ms. Fiffie Lemberton, has become distraught to the point of inefficiency over the death of her late husband, and the irremovable bloodstains on the livingroom ceiling of their Lemmington flat. Particulars are included in the suit, but to summarize the basic points:

1. Mr. Lemberton purchased one of your so-called “Basic Devices” for 12 lemmings (discounted) at the local Goldfish Surplus shop.

2. Mr. Lemberton followed all operating directions in placing the device around his person before opening the Stats Progressa website on his personal coputer.

3. As the flood of statistics filled the livingroom, Mr. Lemberton was borne atop the sea (as advertised).

4. Mr. Lemberton was summarily crushed against the ceiling as the flood filled the room beneath him.

5. Mr. Lemberton is now dead, thanks to you.

6. Ms. Lemberton can’t get the bloodstain off the ceiling (did we mention that)?

7. You’ve gotta pay.

We may be contacted at the address below if you wish to settle out of court.

Thank you,

Lemmy Leister
To: Mr. Lemuel Leister, Esquire
From: The Ministry of Justice and Real Estate
Subject: Pending Suit

Sir,

First, let us say that after carefully searching your memorandum for the "address below", we find that we can't find it. Therefore, our response to your preposterous suit is being posted in Scuttlebutt (appropriately, we think), The Remington County Record (for the record), and mailed to Ms. Fiffie Lemberton, C/O Mr. Wilf Lemberton at his last known earthly address.

Regarding the suit itself; Pooh. You haven't a leg to stand on - hence, the wheelchair we've shipped along with this letter. Our client, The Academy of Science of the Frost-Free Borderlands of Snub Nose 38, have gone to great trouble to clearly print safety instructions on the safety device in question. There it is, in black and white (2 point Arial Font), right underneath button "A". All one has to do is remove button "A", acquire and employ the use of a good magnifying glass, and voila!

"Safety Instructions:
1. Peddle like crazy, or employ the optional electric engine (batteries not included) immediatley upon initial seepage of stats, or you may be crushed like a bug against the ceiling. You may disregard this instruction if employing this safety device out of doors.
2. Device not safe for use by children under the age of 6, or Lemmitanians.
3. No warranty, guarantee, or any other "t" is either stated or implied, not even if you spill hot coffee in your lap while operating this safety device.
4. *thbpt!* (we believe this approximates the sound commonly referred to as "the raspberries".)”

Further, we have advised Ms. Fiffie Lemberton in a separate communiqué that the legal staff of our embassy in Lemmitania, search as they might, could find no record of a "Lemuel Leister" having been admitted to the bar, either as a lawyer, a barrister, or any other "er".

We did find that a Mr. Lemuel Schyster had received a law degree several years back, and is a member of the Lemmitania bar, but we believe this has no connection to Lemuel Leister. We are also still trying to determine if the Lemmitanian bar in question has anything to do with the legal system, or is in fact simply a pub.

We suggest Ms Lemberton use a little bleach on the ceiling, and then have it repainted.

Regards,

Sam I. Am
Attorney at Law
Deputy Assistant Vice Co-Chair & Licensed Broker
Snub Nose 38 Legal Beagles
(A sub-division of the Ministry of Justice and Real Estate)
Snub Nose 38
27-03-2004, 14:38
The Ministry of Athletics, Olympics and Alcoholic Beverages has every intention of submitting for your perusal written commentary of some sort on today's match.

If the flippin' forum will ever cooperate! Took the Ministry of Justice and Real Estate forever to respond to Mr. Leister's lawsuit letter (runs trippingly off the tongue, eh?)

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ooc: 5 in a row! Unprecedented in Hooligan history! Should've fielded a side of ghosts long ago. :wink:
Audioslavia
27-03-2004, 15:34
Can i Fahig it?
Yes you can...

Audioslavia mauled Fahigland 4-0 inside the Soundgardia National Arena to pull two points clear at the top.

The goals came from Aaron O`Malley (again), Phil Greene who came from the bench to score his first goal in international football, Jeff Jordan who finally scored after an array of superb displays in midfield, and captain/manager Lee Branson who got the final goal in injury time.

Final Score

Audioslavia 4 (O`Malley 24, Greene 39, Jordan 42, Branson 90+1)
Fahigland 0

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Other Group 10 results:
Dennisov 1 Avenging Altos 0
Free Radicals of Mu-Mu 1 NEWI Cefn Druids 1
Resistencia 0 Iansisle 2
Magnus Valerius 0 Bedistan 0

Group 10
Pts W D L GF:GA GD
1. Audioslavia 12 4 0 1 9: 2 7
2. Dennisov 10 3 1 1 7: 4 3
3. NEWI Cefn Druids 10 3 1 1 6: 3 3
4. Bedistan 9 2 3 0 6: 1 5
5. Iansisle 8 2 2 1 6: 4 2
6. Avenging Altos 7 2 1 2 7: 6 1
7. Magnus Valerius 5 1 2 2 4: 5 -1
8. Free Radicals of Mu-Mu 3 0 3 2 3: 7 -4
9. Fahigland 3 1 0 4 1:10 -9
10. Resistencia 1 0 1 4 0: 7 -7 [/code:1:babfadfe8e]

Audioslavia pull two points clear of NEWI Cefn Druids who were held away to lowly Mu-Mu. Dennisov pulled out of fourth to go ahead of the Druids on goal difference, taking the place Bedistan would have taken if they had they beaten Magnus Valerius as expected. Iansisle stay latched onto the tail of the top four after their confortable 2-0 win over bottom-side Resistencia, staying just ahead of the Avenging Altos who are working hard to keep up. Magnus Valerius are the next team down in seventh, two points away from the Altos but two points ahead of the still winless Mu-Mu who lie in eighth on three points. Fahigland are behind Mu-Mu on goal difference, whilst Resistencia prop up the table on only one point.

G'nite bitches
Total n Utter Insanity
27-03-2004, 15:58
Fry Day: Well Bob, can I call you Bob?

Mark: My names Mark.

FD: Anyway Bob, Satan was getting all pissy. He gets the most annoying cunts ever. So he decides in his infinite evildom to let the most annoying go. That's how Belmore came back from the dead don't you know.

M: So what are you gonna do now?

FD: Well it's in my contract here. I have to get revenge on the people who killed me.

M: Was it the Jackass Party?

FD: Not just them, the people who funded them as well.

M: But...

FD: Just shut up Bob. *facing camera* You know who you are, and I know where you live.
One Red Dot
27-03-2004, 16:02
The Red Dot Informant Sports Newsbites

One Red Dot scored an impressive 2-1 win against Timway at their home ground but got their first 0-2 loss against Sliponia.

One Red Dot will be up against Giant Zucchini next at the Royal Red Dot National Stadium.
Bedistan
27-03-2004, 17:03
The Midway Journal

Another Draw
Lions slip to fourth in group

MAGNUS VALERIUS -- The Bedistan Lions and the Valerian Boyars played this morning (local time) to yet another 0-0 draw. As this is the third time that's happened so far this year, you all know what that's like, so we won't bore you with the details.

Final score:
Magnus Valerius 0
Bedistan 0 (Neighbors m/pen 28)

In other group news, Audioslavia trashed Fahigland four goals to none, which, combined with NEWI Cefn Druids' draw with the Free Radicals of Mu-Mu, gives the 'slaves a two-point lead. Dennisov moved just past the Druids on goal difference after defeating middle-of-the-group Avenging Altos 1-0. After the Druids in third, Bedistan holds fourth on nine points, tied with Mu-Mu for the highest number of draws so far. Iansisle are doing okay in fifth, followed by the Altos and Valerius. Mu-Mu, Fahigland, and Resistencia remain at the bottom of the group.

The Lions will now return home to face the table-topping 'slaves for the first time in mainstream World Cup competition. Given Bedistan's lack of consistency so far (three matches with no goals scored and two where the Lions scored three), it is doubtful that the home team will manage a win, and Audioslavia is expected to hand the Lions their first loss of this campaign.
Vilita
27-03-2004, 18:13
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) announce wholesale changes

Colony of Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) national team coach Helmut Vilkaus spoke at a makeshift press conference regarding the future of his team in the World Cup XIII Group Qualfiying stage.
Well don't be frightened lads I don't plan on being quite as hasty as I was right after the Belmore game. We've sat down with all the lads after the game, as did all the guys in the FA, and we all agreed we're going to need something to kick us in to gear. The FA, brililant as they are, put forward only the idea of changing the kit, and with the lads starting to get a bit superstitious about the current kit's poor form, they jumped at the offer. The FA wanted to save any new kit for the Finals, however they felt it was necessary to turn the team around now, before our next major competition, so they've gone and got the new kit's made up and they've just come in this morning, we've brought out German's so you guys can take your pictures and print em up in the paper. Just for you news media guys, yes Germán will be starting against D2R, so it's a sort of tie in for you lot. Anyway, Guillermo, yea there he is with the kits so I'll let you guys have at your pictures for a moment.

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Regarding team selection for the next match.
Well right as I've just said,Germán Salomon will be starting up front, along with Callum, who retains his place in the side, Jimmy put in some good performances but Germán and Callum are buddies from the club scene and we need a little something to pick us up. The whole squad is going to be shuffled up a bit, Alex Ö. and Nigel are going to be left out of midfield this time around, while Santo is going to slide out to Left Wing. That of course leaves the centre of midfield open, We are going to push Baron up from Defense to play Centre Mid, and he'll be joined by the attacking presence of Jonathon Baledrokadroka, and of course Johnny Stott retains his place on the right. Giacomo and Enzo also will retain their places in defense, but we are going to give Mark Price a run out for the first time in the competition in the centre of defense, and Ekelim is going to come in on the right to add some experience along the back.

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M01:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [0] - [4] Lowlands Clans
M02:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [0] - [1] Snub Nose 38
M03:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [0] - [1] Warnocks Wizards
M04:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [0] - [1] Lovebug
M05:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [0] - [1] The Belmore Family
M06:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [] - [] Dance 2 Revolution
M07:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [] - [] Lovisa
M08:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [] - [] Compound Interest
M09:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [] - [] Aserjin
M10:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [] - [] Lowlands Clans
M11:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [] - [] Snub Nose 38
M12:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [] - [] Warnocks Wizards
M13:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [] - [] Lovebug
M14:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [] - [] The Belmore Family
M15:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [] - [] Dance 2 Revolution
M16:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [] - [] Lovisa
M17:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [] - [] Compound Interest
M18:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [] - [] Aserjin

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Group 5
Pts W D L GF:GA GD
1. Snub Nose 38 15 5 0 0 12: 1 11
2. The Lowland Clans 12 4 0 1 11: 1 10
3. Dance 2 Revolution 10 3 1 1 6: 2 4
4. Warnocks Wizards 10 3 1 1 5: 2 3
5. Lovebug 7 2 1 2 4: 7 -3
6. The Belmore Family 6 3 0 2 3: 4 -1
7. Lovisa 6 2 0 3 5: 8 -3
8. Compound Interest 3 1 0 4 4:10 -6
9. Aserjin 1 0 1 4 0: 7 -7
10. Vilita 0 0 0 5 0: 8 -8
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The Colony of Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) Jungle Cats will be looking to qualify for the World Cup finals in their first attempt after only recently being recognized by the World Governing Body. The Jungle Cats are currently undefeated in the last 6 Atlantian Oceania (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_region/region=atlantian_oceania) Regional championships, and look poised to add to that total in the upcoming Atlantian Oceania (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_region/region=atlantian_oceania) Olympic games. Their squad will consist of mostly young stars from the National league, with a few experienced veterans, from the days before baseball was outlawed in the Nation, to guide them on their way to Glory.
Oglethorpia
27-03-2004, 19:26
OOC:

Okay, i've been out for eight or nine days -- I can't count, and it doesn't matter. So what was going to go down before World Cup qualifying is going to be RPed by me in one really big post...which may discourage some of you and may prevent you from reading it. But, alas.

Here goes nothing.

The Bureaucratic Tribune
The Bureaucratic States' most readily available publication.

Guy Picciotto retires
Wonderteam coach/manager/head-"dude" appointed in light of Picciotto's departure

By Bill Christmas

OGLETHORPIA (BT) -- Guy Picciotto, veteran coach from World Cup 8 thru World Cup 12 has announced his retirement at the venerable age of 58, and will not see the Wonderteam through World Cup 13. Despite Picciotto's departure from heading up the Wonderteam, the Megalopolis City F.C. manager has made it more than clear that he intends to finish out his five-year contract with the Megalopolis City football club, planning to oversee two more seasons with the club before retiring from football entirely.

In light of the recent announcement from the Picciotto camp, the Association of Football has named Polyesterhampton F.C. manager Dick Egoson to the position of Oglethorpian coach/manager/head-"dude." No official title has been bestowed upon the Polyesterhampton manager, Oglethorpian officials attempting to avoid offending anyone by specifying a concrete-title for the Wonderteam's new coach/manager/head-dude.

Picciotto's retirement comes in light of allegations of accepting bribes from Brazillican Steve Ribeiro -- a bribe reportedly offered to Picciotto if he could manage a Wonderteam loss against Brazillico in Locosi Coliseum.

While no evidence found by the Widespread Nationwide Police ever ended in a conviction of Picciotto for attempting to take a bribe, or taking a bribe, or thinking about taking a bribe, the Wonderteam head-dude still retired. However, Picciotto cited "old-age" and not the threat of dishonor from a convition of attempting to take a bribe/taking a bribe/thinking about taking a bribe as the reason for his retirement prior to the beginnin of World Cup 13. Even more suspicious was President Mel Green's pardon of Picciotto for any possible wrong-doing -- though none was ever leveled at Picciotto.

Still, Picciotto remains in high-esteem with the public, while newly appointed Wonderteam head-"dude" Egoson's tactics come under fire from critics.

Egoson's appointment as Wonderteam head-dude is one shrouded in mystery -- managing the worst club in Oglethorpia's United Football League for 10 years, Egoson has still managed to fail to bring Polyesterhapton F.C. from the bottom of the tables in two years at the helm.

"That doesn't make a lick of sense, to make him head-dude after managing a poor club like Poleyesterhampton," said a citizen from Steerford, Oglethorpia.

Polyesterhampton supporters and citizens shot back. "It's not Egoson's fault -- he's a revolutionary coach. Totally offensive -- both on the field and off."

Dick Egoson, a rather young manager at 42, started his career in managing football programs at age 34 after a career-ending injury occured against Megalopolis City F.C., at the time Egoson playing for Arkham United. The young striker took a football to the face, and after a tangle with both the goalie and two defenders, Egoson was taken off the field never to play again with two broken legs, a broken arm, and a bruised ego -- an injury rare as any in Oglethorpian football.

Confined to a wheelchair, Egoson would make a comeback -- of sorts, at least.

Egoson would find his way to the manager position of Polesyerhampton F.C. after coaching four seasons of U2 football and another four seasons of U50 football. Most notable about his eight seasons with the 2-year olds and 50-year olds was his ability to allow them to languish at the bottom of the tables for four-years each, while still maintaining the ability to get them hyped up for matches and act as an energetic, daring coach.

Criticized by some and praised by others for his radical 2-3-5 formation (an exxageration of offense-happy Oglethorpian playing styles) Egoson is more renowned for what he could be, rather than what he is as a 2-3-5 has failed to give Polyesterhampton any ground on getting off the bottom of the UFL's table.
27-03-2004, 20:44
Marie Law (MeL): I'm coming to you live from Kaze Progressa where the Warriors have just finished a 2-2 draw with KP. This was a clutch point earned by the Warriors, even though KP has been struggling so far during qualifying. The Warriors remain 6th in the group 3 points behind a 3-way tie for the third (and last) qualifying spot. The Warriors next match will be at one of those squads, Alex The Tall, who is doing surprisingly well so far. We'll see which squad can keep up its solid play in that match. After the Warriors scored 4 times in the first half of their 4-0 rout of Pablitopia in the last match, they were down 0-2 at the half of this match, but then Kelly Carter Larson found the back of the net on a cross by her husband in the 48th minute to cut the lead to 1-2. The next 26 minutes were dominated by KP as they looked to put the match away, but then in the 84th minute, William Harper stole the ball from a Progressian defenseman and hit a wide open Thomas Larson, who converted the resulting breakaway to tie the match at 2. Neither team was able to mount a solid threat after that. Joining me is Head Coach Martin Luther to discuss how qualifying is going. How big was coming into KP and coming away with a point?

Martin Luther (MaL): Obviously, we would have rather had 3 points, but coming back from down 0-2 at halftime to earn a point was clutch. If we qualify, this will probably be one of the biggest matches to help us get that far.

MeL: How about how Thomas Larson is playing at the moment?

MaL: Thomas is something else, averaging a goal a match in a tournament with a field of this caliber is amazing, and remember he's only 21, so he hasn't hit his prime yet. :D

MeL: What do you expect from you next match at Alex The Tall?

MaL: It should be a great match. We're both exceeding expectations so far. The winner would be in great shape as we close in on halfway through qualifying. I am very proud of how well we've played so far. 8)

MeL: How many points do you think will be necessary midway through qualifying to have a good chance to qualify?

MaL: It's hard to say with 4 matches left before we reach that point, but looking at the standings right now, I'd say that if we have 15 or 16 points after the Oglethorpia match we'd be in pretty good shape. Or for those too lazy to do the math, if we earn 8 or 9 points in the next 4 matches we should be in pretty good shape. However, we'd only be halfway through qualifying, and anybody can get hot in the second half of qualifying.

MeL: What is the thing that your team needs to do the most work on right now?

MaL: With the number of goals we've been giving up to some of the top teams, that should be obvious. We need to cut down on the number of goals we're giving up to the top teams, while still shuting down the other teams. Joshua Harris may be one of the best goalies in the world, but he can't do it alone. Defense is a team effort, and it's what wins championships (not to mention qualifying spots).

MeL: Thank you for your time Coach. Good luck to you and your team in the rest of the tournament. That's all from here. Let's send it back to Jennifer in the studio.

Jennifer Johnson (JJ): Thank you for your excellent report. That's right sports fans, the Warriors went into the home stadium of one of the top teams in the world and managed to pull out a draw after being down two goals at halftime. The have looked quite impressive so far. Something that the Coach failed to mention is that teams generally don't make a very solid run at qualifying until their 3rd WC, and this is the Warriors 3rd WC. We have a special guest with us today, that can very some of the things that Coach was saying. Former Warriors defenseman Michael W. Smith joins us today to discuss how things are going right now for the Warriors. How do you think the Warriors have looked so far Michael?

Michael W. Smith (MWS): They've looked very impressive so far, Jennifer. Probably most important is that they've managed to avoid the slump that we fell into after winning our first match of WC XII qualifying.

JJ: Do you agree with what Coach said about the defense?

MWS: Definitely. One of the veterans needs to step up and take control of the defense, whether it be Kevin (Anderson), Noah (Bell), or Maria (Campbell). Somebody needs to step up and take on the leadership role that I filled for the first two Cups. It would probably help if Joshua sat down with them to discuss the situation with them. The defense has looked pretty uncertain of themselves at times already, and that's something they need to take care of before we get into the late stages when the qualifying races really heat up.

JJ: What do you think the Warriors chances are to qualify?

MWS: It's hard to say for sure, because they haven't played everybody yet. It will be especially interesting to watch the Alex The Tall and Gaddland matches, because both of those teams are also exceeding expectations this far into qualifying. However, I haven't been keeping a close eye on who they've played or where. If I'm forced to say, I'll say that it appears that we'll be in the thick of the chase late into qualifying again. Hopefully we'll either wrap up a spot early or go into the last match with a chance to qualify.

JJ: Any advice that you'd give to the team?

MWS: Not anything that I haven't mentioned to them before. I would reiterate the importance of playing good team defense against the top teams while not overlooking the other teams. You aren't going to win too many matches against the top teams when you're giving up 2 goals per game against them.

JJ: Thank you for your time, Michael. I'm sure we'll have you in again later on in qualifying. Just a recap for those who may have missed Marie's report. The Warriors drew at Kaze Progressa today 2-2, after coming back from a 0-2 halftime deficit. The Warriors goals were scored by the Larsons, Kelly in the 48th minute and Thomas in the 84th. The Warriors now travel to Alex The Tall for their next match. Good night everybody.


PRAYING2GOD 2 -Carter Larson (48th minute from Larson), Larson (84th minute from Harper)
Kaze Progressa 2 -<player> (19th minute), <player> (37th minute)

Unofficial Standings:
Runaway Moose 4-1-0, +7, 12 pts
Oglethorpia 4-1-0, +4, 12 pts
Alex The Tall 3-1-1, +5, 10 pts
Gaddland 3-1-1, +2, 10 pts
Spaam 3-1-1, +2, 10 pts
Praying2God 2-2-1, +3, 7 pts
Kaze Progressa 1-2-2, -1, 5 pts
Aergia 0-3-2, -6, 2 pts
West Gaddland 0-4-1, -7, 1 pt
Pablitopia 0-4-1, -9, 1 pt
Melmond
27-03-2004, 22:06
An Unne-Spectacular Effort
Fearless Farmers Barely Beat Minnows Raptor Claw 2-1
By Jim Dwordorf of the Aldi Tribune

RAPTOR CLAW— On paper, the Melmond National Football Team has every reason to celebrate this victory. First of all, this was Melmond’s first road victory ever in international football competition. Also this was the first multi-goal game in Melmond history. However, statistics aside, the Fearless Farmers played uninspired football for the majority of the game and it took a determined Diallo Unne for the Fearless Farmers to beat Raptor Claw 2-1.
The match almost didn’t start at all. Upon arriving to the Raptor Claw stadium, which is basically some bleachers carved out of giant stones and a field made of loose dirt, Manager Felix Coostatlwak thought they had another day off because no one appeared to be there. However, he is told by the referee that there in fact was a game today; it’s just that no one really comes to Raptor Claw games other than bored archaeologists. When the Fearless Farmers took to the pitch, there were people in the stands, the Fearless Farmer Fatso and the flock of faithful fans made the trip to Raptor Claw along with some Melmondian archeological aficionados. On the Raptor Claw side, the fans consisted of bored archaeologists, the players’ parents, and one actual person who isn’t a parent or an archaeologist.
Melmond has now earned the reputation of being a rather confident team for one that is in its first ever World Cup competition. However, in the first half that confidence morphed into arrogance, and sloppy play resulted. Midfielder and passing wizard Cristina Antunez played with all style and no substance as her clever passes were off-target or easily intercepted by the Raptor Claw side. Jonsi Torrini was caught out of position a couple times, which was exploited by the Raptor Claw offence. Luckily goalkeeper Cory Yankovic was in perfect position to stop the ball. Even after a nice corner by Torrini, Chris Owen made half the jump that he made in his goal against Skipdonia and it was easily cleared by Raptor Claw.
Apparently the Fearless Farmers never realized that what this Raptor Claw team doesn’t have in talent, it makes for scrappiness. These guys have played rather well on the road and even gave historically talented Ravenspire a run for their money.
In the BSE Free Bovines game, the Fearless Farmers got a blow of air in their favor. However, in this game, the blowing worked against them. In a gust of wind, the loose dirt got into Cory Yankovic’s eyes. She couldn’t see to well as the Raptor Claw offence broke through an out of position Melmond defense. Raptor Claw striker Vinsanasaurus was able to get the ball past Cory Yankovic. It was 1-nil Raptor Claw in the 41st minute.
At the half, Manager Felix Coostatlwak needed to send a strong message that Melmond was not getting the job done. After venting a little bit at the players, he made a move that gave more of an emotional impact to the players. He used all three of his substitutions in the half, Fullback Scott Cheney coming in for Jonsi Torrini, Midfielder Chara Effitont in for Cristina Antunez, and Striker Diallo Unne for Chris Owen.
In the second half, Raptor Claw continued their scrappy ways, still being a challenge for the fired-up Fearless Farmers. The Fearless Farmers still played uninspired football, but the hot-dogging finally paid off for the Fearless Farmers as superstar and sex symbol Critandi Unne made a nifty dribbling move leading the Raptor Claw defender to fall on his bum and scored the equalizer on a perfectly accurate shot past the keeper. It was 1-1 at the 62nd minute.
After the goal, the Critandi Unne goal seemed like a fluke as the Fearless Farmers tortured its fans with more errors like missed tackles, off-sides, and sloppy dribbling. However, it took another very determined Unne to put the Fearless Farmers on top for good.
The aggressive Diallo Unne was still fuming inside about the loss of his team in Win, Lose, or Draw. He was able to manhandle the Raptor Claw defense to get an open shot. As he rushed to the goal, he spontaneously shouted, “IT WAS SO OBVIOUSLY BLEU CHEESE!!” and shot an absolute rocket into the net in which the Raptor Claw goalkeeper had absolutely no chance of stopping. The Dagger lived up to his moniker as he scores the match winning goal at the 85th minute. Melmond wins 2-1
After the game, when asked if he was still angry about losing Win, Lose, or Draw, Diallo Unne replied, “The anger lifted once I set my foot on the ball for the game winning goal. I have tasted victory again, and it is as sweet as Bwnlqjd gum.” Interviews with the Fearless Farmers showed the consensus are very focused on their next game at home vs. Ravenspire, perhaps too much to the point where they almost blew 2 points.

Goals
Vinsanasaurus, RCW 41st
C. Unne, MEL 62nd
D. Unne, MEL 85th

Cards
None

Standings

Other Group 1 Results
BSE Free Bovines 2 – Stalag 5 2
Ravenspire 2 – Alpha Commune 2
Skipdonia 0 – Kingsford 2
Tanah Burung 0 – Svecia 1

Group 1
Pts W D L GF:GA GD
1. Tanah Burung 12 4 0 1 9: 2 7
2. Ravenspire 12 4 0 1 9: 3 6
3. Svecia 10 3 1 1 8: 2 6
4. Stalag 5 10 3 1 1 7: 6 1
5. Melmond 9 3 0 2 4: 7 -3
6. Kingsford 7 2 1 2 5: 4 1
7. Raptor Claw 4 1 1 3 5: 9 -4
8. BSE Free Bovines 3 0 3 2 4: 7 -3
9. Skipdonia 3 1 0 4 2: 6 -4
10. Alpha Commune 1 0 1 4 1: 8 -7

Melmond Team Stats
Goals: Critandi Unne (2), Chris Owen (1), Diallo Unne (1)
Cards: Cristina Antunez (1), Jonsi Torrini (1)

Melmond National Team Schedule

@ Svecia L 4-0
v Skipdonia (Farmers Field, Melmond City) W 1-0
@ Tanah Burung L 2-0
v BSE Free Bovines (Lifedonations Stadium, Morales) W 1-0
@ Raptor Claw W 2-1
v Ravenspire (Microcosm Stadium, Aldi)
@ Alpha Commune
@ Kingsford
v Stalag 5 (Walladome, Acosta)
v Svecia (Unne Sports Temple, Unne)
@ Skipdonia
v Tanah Burung (Xpress Counsel Field, Cali)
@ BSE Free Bovines
v Raptor Claw (Woocat Books Ballpark, O’Connor)
@ Ravenspire
v Alpha Commune (MPNK Stadium, Faasen)
v Kingsford (TBA)
@ Stalag 5

Next Game
vs. Ravenspire (at Microcosm Stadium, Aldi)

Now that it has been established that Melmond has a shot to qualify, this game will prove if the Fearless Farmers are in the upper echelon in Group 1, true contenders. This journalist must agree with the Ravenspire journalist when he said that this is one of the most interesting games to date. We have an emerging power in Melmond playing a power in decline Ravenspire. However, Ravenspire so far has undergone rejuvenation as they are tied for first in the group. However, they still have games with contenders Svecia and Stalag 5 to go. Both teams have something to prove in this match up. Despite Diallo Unne’s heroics, Manager Felix Coostaltwak refuses to change the current starting lineup.

GK- Cory Yankovic
D- Jonsi Torrini
D- Sergio Ortiz
D- Paul “Edgy” Shields
D- Nina Steen
M- Martin Goodwin
M- Critandi Unne
M- Camui Arai
M- Cristina Antunez
F- Chris Owen
F- Benjamin Leeb

Microcosm Stadium
Location: Aldi, Melmond
Seats: 65,000 (Open Air)
Aldi is the second largest city in Melmond and is on the coast of the Aldi Sea. It is known for its beautiful weather and gnarly surfing. However, this town does seem to have an inferiority complex to the larger Melmond City and the more glamourous Unne. The Microcosm Corporation, its Melmond branch in Aldi spent its money to build the baseball-only Microcosm Stadium, a massive stadium for baseball. However, the Aldi Reds club team makes their home there as well. The ground crew has covered up the infield well with sod. It’s not a very quaint or pretty place, but it is a symbol of the city. Remember fans, the first 5,000 kids aged 12 and under will get a free talking doll of Fearless Farmers and Aldi Reds stars Chris Owen or Nina Steen. Tickets are still available at the Microcosm Stadium box office as well as Monopoticket.
Eauz
27-03-2004, 22:08
Emotion

With the coming of the fifth match of qualifying round, Les Bleus found themselves at home against the strongest team of group 8, Europa Brittania. And as reported earlier, there as a lot of emotion in this match. Les Bleus had to play well, to have any chance of beating Europa Brittania.

During the first 10 minutes of the match, the emotion of the fans could already been seen. The fans wanted to see a win for the home team against this powerhouse team. The fans also knew that with a win, Les Bleus would have taken the first 5 matches, staying undefeated. Also during these 10 minutes, there was a match. Les Bleus team found themselves in trouble early, as Europa Brittania had control of the ball for most of the first half. A corner kick by Europa Brittania was taken during the 12th minute, and almost went in, only to be stopped by the goalkeeper. Les Bleus had no real attack to speak of. Finally though, during the 42nd minute, Europa Brittania scored from a distance, putting them up 1 – 0 against the home team.

The second half of the match had Les Bleus come out strong putting pressure on Brittania, without any success. Other than the early pressure, the match was pretty much over with Brittania taking the match 1 – 0. By the 70th minute the fans were already taken out of the match, and Brittania finished it off.

Coaches Comments: “I felt we played very well, only finishing with a loss. But personally, I think it is a personal win, because, we played very strong, with emotion, and attacked a very strong team.”

Les Bleus find themselves tied for 1st with Liverpool and Brittania, and second by goal differences. Now is the easy section of the qualifying round, which Les Bleus MUST take advantage of. The next team Les Bleus play, will be at The Redavic Union which at the moment have 2 wins 1 draw and 2 loses. Look for Les Bleus to take advantage of this match, and bring home a win.

BTW… Oglethorpia sucks! (cheap shot)

Round 1: Tadjikistan @ Eauz W 0 - 4
Round 2: Eauz @ Intelligent Madness W 4 - 0
Round 3: Liverpool England @ Eauz W 1 - 2
Round 4: Eauz @ Zephyrs W 2 - 0
Round 5: Europa Brittania @ Eauz L 1 - 0
Round 6: Eauz @ The Redavic Union
Round 7: Just an egg @ Eauz
Round 8: Eauz @ Gormith
Round 9: East Spaam @ Eauz
Round 10: Eauz @ Tadjikistan
Round 11: Intelligent Madness @ Eauz
Round 12: Eauz @ Liverpool England
Round 13: Zephyrs @ Eauz
Round 14: Eauz @ Europa Brittania
Round 15: The Redavic Union @ Eauz
Round 16: Eauz @ Just an Egg
Round 17: Gormith @ Eauz
Round 18: East Spaam @ Eauz

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Group 8
Pts W D L GF:GA GD
1. Liverpool England 12 4 0 1 14: 3 11
2. Eauz 12 4 0 1 12: 2 10
3. Europa Brittania 12 4 0 1 8: 2 6
4. East Spaam 10 3 1 1 7: 4 3
5. Gormith 7 2 1 2 6: 5 1
6. The Redavic Union 7 2 1 2 7: 8 -1
7. Intelligent Madness 5 1 2 2 3:12 -9
8. Zephyrs 2 0 2 3 3: 9 -6
9. Tadjikistan 2 0 2 3 3:11 -8
10. Just an egg 1 0 1 4 1: 8 -7
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Total n Utter Insanity
27-03-2004, 23:02
In shallowest, brightest Oglethorpia

Fry Day: Oi you, arseface!

James Green: Excuse me?

FD: You sure are one Ogly Mofo. I’m looking for someone, goes by the name of “Mad Dog” Wright.

JG: Never heard of him.

FD: ‘ead of the OFA

JG: Who?

FD: The Ogly Footy Assholes

JG: Oh, Ben Wright, he died.

FD: When?

JG: About 5 minutes ago, it was all over the news.

FD: Bugger.

JG: Who are you anyway? And why are your eyes red?

FD: None of your business, you wanker.

JG: You look like that guy...French Fry Day.

*JGs neck snaps*

To be continued...
Squornshelous
27-03-2004, 23:13
Squornshelous Back on Track vs Grand Master Mark
Squornshelous renewed its winning habits today against Cup newcomers Grand Master Mark. The game also restarted GK Toby Allen's shutout streak. He has only allowed goals in one game so far this cup, the draw with Creedence Clearwater. Squornshelous came out playing with a new energy not seen from them yet in this cup. They scored almost before the game had gotten underway, in the 3rd minute. (cut to broadcast tape)

. . . and Stikolsmur takes it off the goal kick, excellent chest trap. He moves it to Rivera in the center of the field. Rivera, makes a move and nutmegs his marker, he must be embarassed. He lobs the ball into the corner for Brooks. Brooks gets some space with a nice crossover, centers, and IT'S IN! The cross from Brooks headed in by Jamal Richards! It sailed past the keepers hands and Richards met it perfectly in midair. The ball was in the back of the net before the keeper's feet even hit the ground. What a pretty goal.

The Pschychoes had several other potential chances, but all of them were nullified by great play from the GMM keeper, keeping his team close wellinto the second half, but in the 68th minute the Pschychoes went on the offensive again, before settling down to play defense for the rest of the game. This time Koren Jackson came open on a long lob from Fink and had his man hopelessly beaten. (cut to tape)

. . . Fink clearing the ball from the zone, NO! It's a pass! Koren Jackson is in empty space, 15 yards from the nearest defender! How can a player as threatening as he is get that wide open?! He takes the lob and dribbles toward the goal as a defender despereately tries to catch up. He's at the 18 yards box and slows to set up the shot, the keeper is rushing out and NO! I don't believe it! The defender has tackled him from behind! Here comes the official, and yes! It will be a penalty shot, and the yellow card is given. What an utterly foolish thing to do. Jackson sets up the kick, stares down the keeper, it's a mind game now. There's the whistle and a beautiful shot, I don't think the keeper could see that one as it flew by him. Perfectly executed penalty by Jackson.

Final Score
Squornshelous 2-0 Grand Master Mark

Scoring Summary:
S: Richards 3
S: Jackson 68 (pk)

Booking Summary:
G: player 68 (yellow)

Group 7 Standings after Matchday 5
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Group 7
Pts W D L GF GA GD
1. Antaeus Rising 13 4 1 0 9 0 9
2. Jeruselem 13 4 1 0 11 4 7
3. Squornshelous 11 3 2 0 8 2 6
4. Lemmitania 9 2 3 0 9 4 5
5. Creedence Clearwater 8 2 2 1 8 6 2
6. The Republic Army 6 2 0 3 4 5 -1
7. Jaegermeistria 4 1 1 3 3 7 -4
8. Grand master Mark 4 1 1 3 3 7 -4
9. Haraki 1 0 1 4 0 10 -10
10. New Cyprus 0 0 0 5 1 11 -10
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Oglethorpia
28-03-2004, 00:13
SPONTAENOUS NECK SNAPPING GRIPS NATION

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<Footage of James Green's spontaneous neck snapping is played over and over again on all the satellite channels of the Bureaucratic Broadcasting Network. Doctors ponder what happened to James Green and are no more closer to the answer than the layman. Indeed, Oglethorpia is scared shitless.>

Two newscasters sit behind a fancy mahogany news desk -- a cheesy "breaking news" noise plays as the camera angle changes and shifts into the news.

Mary Green:
Here it is again, folks. It's breaking news,
As the country deals with a new fear.


JG: You look like that guy...French Fry Day.

*JGs neck snaps*



Random Male Newscaster:
Indeed, shocking footage right there Mary.
Imagine standing around, and then - POW!
Suddenly, your neck just snaps in two. Ow.
Let's bring in a medical expert now.

Random Medical Expert:
We must all be wary of this new plight
Never rest, or ever relax your sight
Stand tall in the face of this disaster!
The Eagles Nest
28-03-2004, 00:43
Strike Birds Get Road Win

Eagle's Nest wins 2-0 at Formula One Racing

The Strike Birds closed the gap between themselves and group leading Gesamtkuntswerk after they tied Vozvyshennost. The Birds are now one point out of first place going into their home match with Fortuna Prospera.

The Birds put themselves in this position with a great flurry of attacks early in the match by a new offensive scheme not seen this group, the 5-1-5 forumation. The 5-1-5 was used last qualifying to get a key win that helped them get to the playoff round. They started out in a traditional 3-4-4 but once they got possession, shifted the formation and the Formula One Racing defense had no chance as they were out manned. Striker Josh Adams took a pass dribbled twice, shot the ball, had it rebound off the FOR keeper and tapped it in the other side for a 1-0 lead.

10 minutes later, the FOR defense collapsed again under the strain of 5 attackers as Josh Adams again snuck through the defense and had a wide open header low left to make the score 2-0. After this the FOR defense went to a 3-1-7 and played keep away until halftime to regroup.

After halftime, FOR came out in a matching 5-1-5 but it was evident that they had no idea how to work the midfield passing as the Nest kept the ball in the FOR side much of the half, but due to the defenders camping out in the box (Grotunia did get injured by flames from one of the fires when he went by...minor burns, he'll be ok.) no real shots were dangerous and the game ended 2-0.

Coach Aefnen on the new formation.

"We have to keep people guessing can't get them all compacent an thinking they know how we play. Always have to make everyone focus on us, and not assume they know."

Scoring

The Eagle's nest
J. Adams 8:00 (5)
J. Adams 25:13 (6)

Formula One Racing
None

MatchDay 5 Recap

Anti-Nazis had the score of the day by scoring 5 goals on cellar dweller Gleam Street. The race for third is tight as 4 teams are within one point of third place. The race will tighten up in the next few days before it gets clear who will be the group favorites.

Anti-Nazis 5 Gleam Street 0
Formula One Racing 0 The Eagles Nest 2
Mattigool 4 Fortuna Prospera 0
Mordecei 0 Commerce Heights 2
Vozvyshennost 0 Gesamtkuntswerk 0

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Pos Team W D L F A GD Pts PP
1 Gesamtkuntswerk 4 1 0 9 0 9 13 52
2 The Eagle's Nest 4 0 1 7 4 3 12 51
3 Anti-Nazis 3 1 1 9 3 6 10 49
4 Vozvyshennost 3 1 1 5 1 4 10 49
5 Commerce Heights 3 1 1 5 2 3 10 49
6 Mattigool 3 0 2 8 3 5 9 48
7 Formula One Racing 2 0 3 3 6 -3 6 45
8 Fortuna Prospera 1 0 4 2 7 -5 3 42
9 Mordecei 0 0 5 0 8 -8 0 39
10Gleam Street 0 0 5 1 15 -14 0 39
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There will be a group update special tonight on TEN TV. The group will be analyzed and predictions made. Stay tuned tonight.
Eauz
28-03-2004, 00:49
Pierre Figeu injured

In the emotion of the last match against Europa Brittaina, Figeu an attacker for Les Bleus will not be playing in the next few matches, as he nurses a sore back, after falling on it from a collision with another player. Soiy will be playing in his place, until Figeu gets back from his injury.

Other Bleus news, the plane arrived in The Redavic Union, and have started practicing in the stadium of the Union. Many Bleus players found the atmosphere of just the stadium was very strict. "It seems like a police state just in the Stadium" commented Goalkeeper Pitkanif Yeuseuv.

http://www.nationstates.net/images/flags/uploads/the_redavic_union.jpg vs http://www.nationstates.net/images/flags/uploads/eauz.jpg
Bedistan
28-03-2004, 01:31
Scene: A dingy city street in Midway, about three miles from James Parker National Stadium. A mysterious figure dressed all in dark gray peeks out from behind a building.

Guy #1: All right, we're clear.

We turn and find the dark gray dude hiding behind an old apartment building with three other men, also dressed in dark gray. One of them is holding what appears to be a very sophisticated electrical device in his hand.

Guy #2: Gimme those coordinates.

Guy #3: [says something in a foreign language, but apparently Guy #2 understands it]

Guy #2: And...locked. Where's the cash?

Guy #4: Right here, boss.

Guy #4 unearths a rather large chest containing some þ120,000 ($211,884) in paper money. He hands it to Guy #2, who is apparently the leader of the group.

Guy #2: Good. And the message?

Guy #1: Here you go.

The lookout guy hands the leader a note. We catch a glimpse of it and finds that it reads as follows:

From: Anonymous, the Eternal Federated States of Bedistan
To: Ministry of Athletics, Olympics, and Alcoholic Beverages, the Frost-Free Borderlands of Snub Nose 38, ATTN: Margaret
Subject: Audioslavia

Dear Margaret,

Our nation's football team, though seemingly doing reasonably well in this year's World Cup qualifications, has been rather inconsistent so far and could use a boost. Right now is a very crucial point for this, as the Lions have the extremely bad luck of having to face last Cup's runners-up Audioslavia next. We were hoping that you might be able to, ahem, work your magic and help our team along to victory. As something of an incentive, enclosed is a rather large amount of money (by Bedistani standards, at least).

We hope to have your assistance against the 'slaves.

Sincerely,
Anonymous

The leader straps the note to the side of the money chest and puts the chest inside a device that looks a lot like an old BASE* rocket from twenty years ago. He picks up the electronic device and pushes a large red button. The rocket shoots off into the sky, presumably bound for Snub Nose 38. When it is safely out of sight, the four men disperse into the night.

* BASE = Bedistan Agency for Space Exploration
Melmond
28-03-2004, 02:28
Melmond Football Footnotes

Melmond Football Assocation to Drop Complaint Against The Eagle's Nest
With the revelation that Horace, the mascot of the BSE Free Bovines, had a grandfather that was an Eagle's Nest native, the Melmond Football Association decided to drop its formal complaint. However, there still is talk swirling about whether or not Horace will join the Eagle's Nest side this year. After all he spent most of his life rooting for his native Bovines around the world and it won't be easy for him to let all that effort go. A Morales policeman who had Horace in custody said to the press that "Horace really seemed to love his fellow Bovines, he was extremely saddened that he missed the game at Lifedonations Stadium." Either way Horace looks elgible to play for the Eagle's Nest this season. However with the friendship of his fellow Bovines as well as a court date hanging over him, will Horace be able to join the Nest? When cows sprout eagle wings and fly.

Melmond Fullback Nina Steen Temporarily Paralyzed by an OddEye
While surfing on an Aldi beach with her teammates Chris Owen and Scott Cheney, Nina Steen unfortunately encountered an oddeye, a creature found in the Aldi sea which can paralyze someone with a single glance. However, they are rather easy to kill as Chris Owen whacked it with the surfboard and Scott Cheney was able to bring Nina Steen ashore. She recovered in hours and is probable for the Ravenspire game.

Lone Raptor Claw Fan Gets Record Deal in Melmond
Although the event was not reported in the paper, the single Raptor Claw fan at the game vs. Melmond has become a celebrity with his underwhelming shout of "yay" when Vinsanasaurus scored for Raptor Claw. That single yay has been already made into remixes illegally shared around the internet. This fan, named Joe Bunkstone, got a record deal from the 15 minutes label and is currently recording in their studio in Faasen.

Errors and Omissions

The country referred to all as "The Republic Army" is really "The Republican Army."
Matmel are the makers of the dolls given out at the Ravenspire game tomorrow.
Kudos to Ravenspire for knowing some Melmondian history, its technically an orb, but close enough.
Aquilla
28-03-2004, 04:44
Aquilla Draws, Eaglet Loses

Aquilla and Nikea were scoreless after a tough battle yesterday. The Aquillans desperately wanted to get back at Nikea after World Cup 12, and tried their best to score, unfortunately, their best wasn't good enough. On the bright side, sales of Eagles memorabilia were up 3%. Final Score:

Aquilla 0
Nikea 0

The Eaglets lost to Oddslavo. Who cares about Eaglet. Only Aquilla matters, that's where most of our money is invested. At least the puny tykes scored a goal against them. It is rather unfair when our forwards are redcarded for flying.

Final Score:
Eaglet 1
Oddslavo 3
Aquilla
28-03-2004, 04:57
OOC: That was an excerpt from a Wuzzonoan Newspaper
OOC2: That was my 1600th post
The Eagles Nest
28-03-2004, 06:51
Group 4 Report

*screens of the Eagle's Nest recent matches start flashing on the TV screen, eventually they fade to a man sitting next to a TV monitor.*

Hello, I'm Sam Smith. I'll be hosting this look at group 4 halfway through the first cycle. But first a word from our sponsors.

"Hi, wanting some good used tomatoes? You do? ARE YOU MAD? why would you want those. *a shaody figure stepps behind the figure and whispers something* Oh, um....yeah, well, if you want these used tomatoes, then um...come to the dock at Nesme around 6 pm ok? thanks"

*Sam blinks as as the camera comes back to him* Bloody network taking money from whatever group pays ...oh yes, Football.

The Eagle's Nest is currently 2nd in group 4, just two points off the pace.
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Pos Team W D L F A GD Pts PP
1 Gesamtkuntswerk 4 1 0 9 0 9 13 52
2 The Eagle's Nest 4 0 1 7 4 3 12 51
3 Anti-Nazis 3 1 1 9 3 6 10 49
4 Vozvyshennost 3 1 1 5 1 4 10 49
5 Commerce Heights 3 1 1 5 2 3 10 49
6 Mattigool 3 0 2 8 3 5 9 48
7 Formula One Racing 2 0 3 3 6 -3 6 45
8 Fortuna Prospera 1 0 4 2 7 -5 3 42
9 Mordecei 0 0 5 0 8 -8 0 39
10Gleam Street 0 0 5 1 15 -14 0 39
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Gesamt....how the hell.....Gesy, I'm calling them Gesy. Gesay has the lead on an undefeated run so far, 4 wins, 1 draw. The Nest's only loss is to Gesy. the fight for third is close between Anti-Nazi's who threw 5 goals on celler whipping boy Gleam Street, Voz...Vozy...DAMN IT, why can't these countries have NORMAL names?? Vozy, and Group favorite Commerce Heights with the Gools one point off of them. The four World Cup rookies follow the more expereinced teams.

The nest has apparently been stuck on scoring 2 goals a game as 3 of the 5 games they have scored 2 goals. Our scientists believe that the RP for the Nest has not been odd enough to warent an odd number such as 3. And since they aren't playing well enough to score 4, the RP machine is only allowing 2.

So, to help the Nest, we have the following clip.

*an obviously digitally editted video shows Eagle's Nest striker Josh Adams, Alan Belmore, and Jack Green (with a snapped neck head bobbing to the side) dancing the can-can over a pit of coals with funky anime angels and stars bouncing over their heads*

Hopefully that will help.

So the next four games look to be a good indicator of our chances at qualifying.

The Nest should win tomorrow's game against Fortuna Prospera, but then we have Vozy and Commerce Heights back to back, and then finish up with Anti-Nazi's. If we can go 3 of 4 in this run, then I think we'll be ok. Our top notch analysts have come up with two possible outcomes for the group based on previous matches.

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Prediction One

Pos Team W D L F A GD Pts
1 Gesamtkuntswerk 13 4 1 26 4 22 43
2 Vozvyshennost 14 1 3 19 6 13 43
3 Commerce Heights 12 3 3 20 8 12 39
4 The Eagle's Nest 11 3 4 20 12 8 36
5 Anti-Nazis 9 3 6 22 13 9 30
6 Mattigool 8 4 6 26 16 10 28
7 Fortuna Prospera 6 1 11 12 20 -8 19
8 Formula One Racing 5 1 12 8 19 -11 16
9 Mordecei 0 2 16 2 23 -21 2
10Gleam Street 0 2 16 3 37 -34 2
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I'm not real fond of that one...it has us just missing out (at least he raised his prediction, he did have us at 7th at one point) Oh yes, um, this prediction has the Nest missing qualification by one slot.

However, his counterpart (who really deserves a raise) predicts this:

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Prediction 2

Pos Team W D L F A GD Pts
1 The Eagle's Nest 15 2 1 32 12 20 47
2 Vozvyshennost 12 3 3 25 9 16 39
3 Gesamtkuntswerk 12 2 4 24 7 17 38
4 Commerce Heights 12 2 4 26 13 13 38
5 Anti-Nazis 10 1 7 29 16 13 31
6 Mattigool 8 1 9 30 23 7 25
7 Fortuna Prospera 8 0 10 19 25 -6 24
8 Formula One Racing 5 1 12 10 27 -17 16
9 Mordecei 0 2 16 7 31 -24 2
10Gleam Street 0 2 16 8 47 -39 2
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Yep, it actually does predict an Nest win on the qualifying group. Definately a raise.

Well, who's right? I don't know. We'll see how the predictions change as the games progress. I'm Sam Smith. Check back in next week after the game with Anti-Nazis for our halfway report.

*scenes of the butt whipping that Gleam Street has been receiving from everyone fill the screen that finishes with the Nest beating them handily.*

((predictions generated by League Tracker))
Jeruselem
28-03-2004, 08:11
Jeruselem Government News

Squornshelous makes Group 7 move

Squornshelous defeated the Jeruselem Crusaders 3-1 and took the Group 7 leadership after Antaeus Rising crashed 2-0 to 4th place Lemmitania. Despite the set-backs, the top 4 of Group 7 have only changed positions with the pack catching up.

Squornshelous played inspired football against a more than capable Crusaders who did not play badly as reflected by the scoreline. The Squornshelous keeper frustrated all attempts for the Jeruselem to score only to conceded a late goal in the 80th minute to a classic David Becks free kick.

The dominant Squornshelous midfield muted the Jeruselem attack and provided opportunites for the strikers who put 3 past the blameless Jeruselem Arab keeper Abdulla. The Jeruselem defense has no answer to the marauding attack, but tried it's best. 2 goals in the first 30 minutes was polish off by an early goal the 2nd half.

Captain Harry Kewell was not worried "So we lost a game? Not to worry, there's plenty more fight in the Jeruselem team and we'll do our best to make the 2nd round."

Group 7: Antaeus Rising 0 Lemmitania 2
Group 7: Creedence Clearwater 2 Grand master Mark 0
Group 7: Jeruselem 1 Squornshelous 3
Group 7: New Cyprus 1 Haraki 3
Group 7: The Republican Army 2 Jaegermeistria 1

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Group 7
Pts W D L GF:GA GD
1. Squornshelous 14 4 2 0 11: 3 8
2. Antaeus Rising 13 4 1 1 9: 2 7
3. Jeruselem 13 4 1 1 12: 7 5
4. Lemmitania 12 3 3 0 11: 4 7
5. Creedence Clearwater 11 3 2 1 10: 6 4
6. The Republican Army 9 3 0 3 6: 6 0
7. Jaegermeistria 4 1 1 4 4: 9 -5
8. Grand master Mark 4 1 1 4 3: 9 -6
9. Haraki 4 1 1 4 3:11 -8
10.New Cyprus 0 0 0 6 2:14 -12
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Vilita
28-03-2004, 09:02
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) 0 - 0 Dance2Rev


The Revvers edged the first half with Austin Madaviao twice going close and Defender Barney Willis flashing a volley wide.

Dance-2 nearly snatched late it but Madaviao fired wide from close-range just moments before time.

Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) threatened through Callum Banda but he slammed a shot wide and after the break Jonathon Baledrokadroka had a header saved by the Dance2Rev Keeper.

Banda was a constant danger on the counter-attack and his volley was Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) 's best first-half moment, before the Dance-2 onslaught began.

The game got scrappier after the break and Stott was cautioned for diving as tempers boiled over.

Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) had a second half chance by substitute Lorenzo Mumamba saved well by the Dance-2 Keeper, while Locomoti and Conga wasted chances for the impressive Revolution side.

In the end, however, stout defending from both sides and the goalkeeping of Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita)'s Massimo Corsi produced a fair draw, and Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) first point of a so-far goalless competition.


http://www.dirt-racing.com/3wide/sites/ao/v11-6.jpg
http://www.dirt-racing.com/3wide/sites/ao/vm6.jpg


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M01:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [0] - [4] Lowlands Clans
M02:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [0] - [1] Snub Nose 38
M03:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [0] - [1] Warnocks Wizards
M04:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [0] - [1] Lovebug
M05:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [0] - [1] The Belmore Family
M06:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [0] - [0] Dance 2 Revolution
M07:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [] - [] Lovisa
M08:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [] - [] Compound Interest
M09:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [] - [] Aserjin
M10:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [] - [] Lowlands Clans
M11:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [] - [] Snub Nose 38
M12:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [] - [] Warnocks Wizards
M13:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [] - [] Lovebug
M14:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [] - [] The Belmore Family
M15:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [] - [] Dance 2 Revolution
M16:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [] - [] Lovisa
M17:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [] - [] Compound Interest
M18:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [] - [] Aserjin

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Group 5
Pts W D L GF:GA GD
1. Snub Nose 38 18 6 0 0 14: 1 13
2. The Lowland Clans 12 4 0 2 11: 3 8
3. Dance 2 Revolution 11 3 2 1 6: 2 4
4. Warnocks Wizards 11 3 2 1 5: 2 3
5. The Belmore Family 9 4 0 2 5: 4 1
6. Lovisa 9 3 0 3 6: 8 -2
7. Lovebug 7 2 1 3 4: 8 -4
8. Compound Interest 4 1 1 4 4:10 -6
9. Vilita 1 0 1 5 0: 8 -8
10.Aserjin 1 0 1 5 0: 9 -9

The Belmore Family was deducted 3 points
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The Colony of Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) Jungle Cats will be looking to qualify for the World Cup finals in their first attempt after only recently being recognized by the World Governing Body. The Jungle Cats are currently undefeated in the last 6 Atlantian Oceania (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_region/region=atlantian_oceania) Regional championships, and look poised to add to that total in the upcoming Atlantian Oceania (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_region/region=atlantian_oceania) Olympic games. Their squad will consist of mostly young stars from the National league, with a few experienced veterans, from the days before baseball was outlawed in the Nation, to guide them on their way to Glory.
Tadjikistan
28-03-2004, 09:27
Another loss for the list

After finally getting away from the last place, Tadjikistan had to take every point they could. And they tried in the match in and against Europa Brittania, but failed. This opponent was to strong in its own stadium and the Tadjik keeper was beaten 4 times resulting in a 4-0 score.

TFA president Frunze wasnt exactly happy but he understood that it was hard do score and keep the nets clean. More is expected from the match against Redavic Union, totally unknown to the coach. Coach Isserson hopes to secure another point and get of the last place, a job that could be done in this next match. He also told us that he wants to work on a first victory for the team, lets hope we will see it in the near future.