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Vilita

15-06-2004, 01:50

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Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita) 1 - 1 Wella
( Dogbé 10 ) - ( Wata 61 )

Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita) recorded a dissapointing draw while Christian Dogbé hit back as his critics by scoring his first international goal and going close on several occasions as Helmut Vilkaus' men came away with 1-1 draw at home to Wella. The Jungle Cats welcomed back Germán Salomón in attack, and dominated proceedings in the first half, leading after 45 minutes following Dogbé's 10th minute strike.

It was an impressive Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita) passing move which created the early opportunity, Giacomo Adika, Jonathon Stott and Umberto Melli all involved before the impressive flank player cut inside to fire past the Wella keeper and put the Jungle Cats in front. After an unimpressive start to their Qualification campaign, Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita) were looking to get back into the top 3, and were on top for much of the first half to the visible delight of home fans, Dogbé twice more going close to extending Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita)'s advantage before the interval.

But an injury to frontman Callum Banda ahead of the break forced Vilkaus into a half-time switch, and Wella grew in confidence in the second half as they looked to boost their own qualification hopes, forcing Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita) into a defensive attitude. Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita)'s resurgence culminated in a brilliant leveller on the hour mark, Wella striker Fetchin Watasteering an unstoppable effort beyond Massimo Corsi from outside the box to emphatically equalise and leave Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita) battling to hold onto their more than deserved point. Attacking Midfielder Alexander Östling was thrown on in place of hard working forward Salomón to give the Jungle Cats a slightly defensive edge, and the dissapointed fans realized Vilkaus had settled on getting just one point out of the important fixture. They almost left with nothing as a result, indebted to keeper Corsi for a string of vital saves late on.

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Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita) Jungle Cats 6 - 1 Turori (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=turori)
(DuPont 16, 40 Nerni 45, 61 Mbidzo 66, 82) - ( Tuirma 40p )

Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita) stormed into the semi finals of the AOCAF after recording the biggest win of their sporting history. Teenage Trio Serge DuPont, Tanner Nerni and Carmine Mbidzo all scoring twice in an emphatic 6-1 victory against local rivals Turori (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=turori). Cuolia Tuirma was on target from the penalty spot for Turori (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=turori) as the Baron O'Toole led Regional Jungle Cats brushed aside their Colony opponents at the Krytenia's Green Street ground, although the win was marred after striker Jim Vella was stretchered off in a neck brace. But there was no disguising celebrations at victory over the Eels - Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita)'s stunning demolition of the former Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita)n Territory side, surpassing a 5-2 U21 win against Corrupt Federal States as the Highest Scoring, Largest Margin of Victory and Most Goals For the National Team on Neutral ground, or Any Location.

There was no suggestion of the one-way traffic to come when coach O'Toole showing his opponents little respect by naming an unchanged lineup of Youth and Reserve National players that had beaten Newcomers Xile by a slight 2-1 Scoreline on Matday 1. Indeed the Eels started by far the brighter of the two teams, and young former Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita)n Prospect Jualiar Vumaou cut in from the wing and flashed a shot beyond Rory Issah and onto the post in the opening minutes before Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita) could settle. Turori (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=turori) Captain and Target Man Maritus Banda provided leadership for the Eels, skipping past two Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita) challenges before testing Issah with a fierce effort from distance which the keeper claimed at the second attempt.

But just after the quarter hour mark it was the Atlantian Oceania founders who went in front, Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita) captain Nigel Chapman feeding the overlapping Aliana on the left, the full back delivering a dangerous cross which Turori (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=turori) defender Moiba Linaian appeared to handle before DuPont fired home. Coming against the run of play, the opener was tough on the purposeful colony, but once in front the Jungle Cats superiority began to tell, and Emarka Laniora headed over from a Tanner Nerni corner whilst Chapman sliced a shot high and wide minutes later.

Delight at the all important early goal was tempered however when Turori (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=turori)'s Marlian Hunial, stretching for a ball, clattered Vella's head. The striker required lengthy attention before being stretchered off in a neck brace - with suspected concussion and an ear split open. Back from an ankle injury, and working on little recent international action, Lorenzo Mumamba entered the fray for Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita) and wasted little time making his mark. Mumamba flicked the ball beyond the keeper only to see his effort go just wide. Five minutes before the interval, the second goal appeared to break Turori (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=turori) hearts, with DuPont collecting a long ball and shooting under keeper Milauo Slietah from a tight angle.

Frustration for Turori (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=turori) and their travelling fans was lessened as Yabaiy Tbaiao appeared to be wrestled to the ground by Matteo Ollirg, with referee giving in to the strong penalty appeals from the Eels players and supporters. Tuirma quickly and confidently stepped up for the Eels to make it 2-1, just moments after the apparent killer second goal. However, the cheer would be short lived, as Nerni piled the misery on in lengthy first half injury time, turning a defender on the edge of the area before crashing a shot into the top corner, for his first Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita)n National Goal, making it 3-1 and sending Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita) in at the break with their passage to the AOCAF semi finals effectively sewn up.

Turori (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=turori), to their credit refused to give up after the restart however, andmidfielder Boaibou Houabou flashed a dipping free-kick just over Issah's crossbar to give Turori (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=turori) some rare excitement. But just after the hour mark, impressive new winger Nerni - who had fired wide minutes earlier - scored his second and Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita)'s fourth, making no mistake with just keeper Slietah to beat having been sent racing clear by the masterful Sioane.

Fifteen year old striker Carmine Mbidzo replaced the tireless DuPont soon after, and the highly rated youngster wasted little time getting in on the goal feast, speeding through onto a long clearance three minutes after coming on before finishing emphatically from the edge of the box for his first goal in a Jungle Cats jersey. Even at 5-1 the Eels refused to give up, and Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita)'s Issah had to make a smart double save, denying Vumaou's flicked effort with a reflex stop, then blocking a Banda follow-up, whilst at the other end Slietah was brilliantly off his line to deny Nerni following good work by Mbidzo.

The young substitute had an effort hit the post after a deft touch threatened to steer Aliana's cross goalward, but as Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita) poured forward Mbidzo was rewarded with his second and the Jungle Cats sixth, fellow sub Sublé Tonic crossing from the left for the striker to fire home. In the closing minutes Mbidzo was sprinting upfield at every opportunity in search of a first ever senior hat-trick, and from a Melli cross the teenager headed straight at keeper Slietah with the final real chance of a one-sided cup tie. The full time whistle confirmed Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita)'s place in the AOCAF Semi Finals - and Baron O'Toole and his players own little bit of club history, setting multiple records with their impressive 6-1 performance

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VILITA JUNGLE CATS TURORI EELS

#82- Rory Issah [GK] #88 - Milauo Slietah [GK]

#1 - Elekim Cairns [D] #92 - Kiatin Likao [D]
#5 - Emarka Laniora [D] #23 - Moiba Linaian [D]
#6 - Matteo Ollirg [D] #25 - Linoai Niabula [D]
#0 - Esemar Aliana [D] #74 - Marlian Hunial [D]

#26 - Nigel Chapman [M]{C} #42 - Makaus Likao [M]
#43 - Umberto Melli [M] #12 - Yabaiy Tbaiao [M]
#41 - Marasent Sioane [M] #79 - Boaibou Houabou [M]
#44 - Tanner Nerni [M] #89 - Cuolia Tuirma [M]

#18 - Jim Vella [F] #29 - Jualiar Vumaou [F]
#12 - Serge DuPont [F] #36 - Maritus Banda [F]{C}

SUBS:
#11 - Carmine Mbidzo [F] >> (DuPont 63)
#93 - Sublé Tonic [M] >> (Cairns 67)
# 9 - David Leacock [D]
#19 - Lorenzo Mumamba [F] >> (Vella 31)
#85 - Jimmy Kater [GK]
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Vilita Held in Group 8

Following their Dissapointing 1-1 Draw with Wella, the Vilita Jungle Cats find themselves stuck in 6th place, 1 point out of 3rd. 3rd-8th placed teams Wella, Svecia, Lemmitania, Vilita, Starblaydia and Grays Harbor left Matchday 8 in the same place they started, as each was held by each other to a low scoring draw. In the top of the Table Clash, second place Avenging Altos upset leaders D2R to move within one point of Dance2Revolution at the top. At the bottom, The country on the brink of extinction, the East Asian Empire, defeated Bakinhale 1-0 to move within one point of Starblaydia and Grays Harbor in 7th & 8th.

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Group 8
Pos Team P W D L F A GD Pts PP
1 Dance 2 Revolution 8 5 2 1 13 4 9 17 47
2 Avenging Altos 8 5 1 2 16 11 5 16 46
3 Wella 8 3 3 2 13 11 2 12 42
4 Svecia 8 3 3 2 11 9 2 12 42
5 Lemmitania 8 3 3 2 11 10 1 12 42
6 Vilita 8 3 2 3 9 10 -1 11 41
7 Starblaydia 8 2 3 3 12 10 2 9 39
8 Grays Harbor 8 2 3 3 10 13 -3 9 39
9 The East Asian Empire 8 2 2 4 8 15 -7 8 38
10 Bakinhale 8 1 0 7 6 16 -10 3 33
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M01:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [2] - [1] Starblaydia - [Report (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?p=3288802#3288802)] -
M02:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [1] - [1] Grays Harbor <- - [Report (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?p=3288802#3288802)] -
M03:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [1] - [2] ???????? - [Report (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?p=3288802#3288802)] -
M04:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [1] - [3] Lemmitania <- [Report (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?p=3292323#3292323)] -
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Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [2] - [0] Svecia - [Report (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?p=3296607)] -
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Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [0] - [2] Dance 2 Revolution <- - [Report (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?p=3302821)] -
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Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [1] - [0] Bakinhale
M08:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [1] - [1] Wella
M09:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [] - [] Avenging Altos <-
M10:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [] - [] Starblaydia <-
M11:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [] - [] Grays Harbor
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Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [] - [] ???????? <-
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Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [] - [] Lemmitania
M14:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [] - [] Svecia <-
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) [] - [] Bakinhale <-
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Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [] - [] Wella <-
M18:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [] - [] Avenging Altos

KT MPLG

15-06-2004, 02:01

A lone woman sat at a computer desk, typing up the day's events. Through tired eyes, she stared at the screen, watching the letters appear and the message be sent. Her long red hair in tangles, she was clearly determined to see something through. This woman, whose desk was quite possibly the most expensive piece of furniture not owned by the government, was the infamous Ryuko Onover of Dragon Child.

An aide filtered in, carring with him several sheets of paper.
"I still don't see why you're so focused on a sports story! We've got Bill Muerte to cover those things! You're the best we've..."
When Ryuko spoke, it was calm and clear, but with an edge of steel.
"Did you know that Wellenburg is a member of the infamous Selian hate group, the Blackrock Legion?"
"The Legion? Surely that has nothing to do with football!"
"The Legion is up to something, and that player probably knows what it is. For the record, Briana Woods is also a Legion member."
"Isn't Woods starting against Kingsford?"
"Ask Bill. Speaking of which, how'd we do today?"
"Tasty Toast snuck one by Ishida in the 67th and that was it."
"Gah, we're back to losing again, is it? Anyway, the question is, what connects the Legion with Jonathan Triggs?"
"I've no clue."
"And THAT'S why I've been up these last thirty hours. As far as I can tell, Triggs and the Legion have absolutely nothing to do with each other! Now, get out, I've work to do."

Tasty Toast 1 (TT Midfielder 67)
KT MPLG 0

Turnia

15-06-2004, 02:59

Turnia City Tribune

World Cup XV Qualifiers Report
Max Riodondo

Matchday 8 NEWI Cefn Druids 1 Turnia 1

There is something in the air...

Hello football fans, Riodondo here. As I sit here typing out this op/ed, I smell something. I can't quite make out the smell, but fans are screaming something about bongs and roaches, whatever those are. But something is certainly in the air as the Dragons clawed their way to a 1-1 draw against a very tough NEWI Cefn squad.

The tension leading up to this game was like a neck strain. You know, the kind you get from sleeping all funky after a night of bar hopping? I caught up to head coach Odle right before kickoff to ask about the closed door session from yesterday, "Sorry we had to do that, I know you didn't get any juicy bits to print, but it was neccessary. We will do the same after today's game as well. This stretch of games is so important. I want the lads focusing only on the next game. No parties, no late nights, only football. We are ready."

And that they were. To escape with a draw versus NEWI Cefn, yes escape, is tremendous. A loss would have made the World Cup hill even steeper. Don't worry coach, I don't think anyone in Turnia is upset over the closed door policy, as long as it is working. The fans certainly do not seem to mind. Up tomorrow is another tough test, Melmond. Hopefully the defense can put the hammer-lock on and earn a draw. However, 3 points would be sweeter.

Well, one happy fan just handed me a water pipe in celebration. Now why in the world would I need this? My pipes at home are just fine...

I am Riodondo and you're not...

Artoonia

15-06-2004, 04:20

Artoonia 1 - Rampagonia 0
Skot Boi, Serva Novajxa Artuana, Sports

Two minutes into tonight's game, Rampagonian defender Freddie Rowsdower scored an own goal against his own side in a rather inept attempt to stop a shot from Artoonian forward Berto Jodelo. At that point, team manager Arono Tomo subbed in Marko Danjo for Vambro, Maksimiljo Flanagano for Johano Zamenhofo, and Alecxjo Bahxo for goalkeeper Jariko Dudo. Rampagonian goalkeeper Don Phoenix was otherwise equal to the Artoonian strikers' seven shots on target throughout the match, although in their defence, they weren't really trying that hard, as they were saving their energy for tomorrow's big match against Oglethorpia, which will actually require some effort.

Tadjikistan

15-06-2004, 04:30

Tadjikistan

15-06-2004, 04:32

Lovebug - Tadjikistan 1-4

Tadjiks surprise and win with 1-4, position in top three safe

Lovebug - Tadjikistan visited and did more then they had to do; beat their opponents with an amazing 1-4 score. The score was opened by Gromov, trying to make for things that went wrong in the past he made the first goal in the 20th minute,

Lovebug did not want to lose and came back, put pressure on the Tadjik defense. They eventually got through and scored in the 29th minute. Triandafillov was quite angry to see his team fall back and sent Yudenich to replace Biriuzov. A good move, as Yudenich made good combinations, and brought his team closer to a second goal.

That goal was made in the 44th minute, when Zhukov rushed over the left flank he got stuck between two defenders and passed to Cherniakhovskij who defeated the Lovebug goalkeeper and put the ball in the nets.

After the pause, the Tadjiks found a strong Lovebug, their coach had probably given them new intructions and it took the Tadjiks till the 70th minute to get close to the Lovebug goal again. Then in the 73th minute, Pliiev made a long pass to Yudenich, who was moving along the right flank and scored his first goal for the national team. A comfortable 1-3 was later improved to 1-4 through a penalty after Zhukov got tackled by a Lovebug defender he netted the ball and ended the match for Lovebug.

Lovebug has to win atleast twice to catch up with us again and in that period, Tadjikistan should not win at all. So that means we are quite safe for the time being.

Tadjikistan will now play its next game against Rampagoonia, a new team that only managed to get 4 points in the past 8 matches, a Tadjik win at home is expected here in Tadjikistan.

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Group 2
Pos Team P W D L F A GD Pts PP
1 Gesamtkuntswerk 8 7 1 0 22 8 14 22 52
2 Tadjikistan 8 6 1 1 19 8 11 19 49
3 Oglethorpia 8 5 1 2 12 6 6 16 46
4 Lovebug 8 4 1 3 13 13 0 13 43
5 Dennisov 8 3 3 2 9 5 4 12 42
6 Larkinia 8 3 1 4 15 15 0 10 40
7 Krytenia 8 3 1 4 10 13 -3 10 40
8 Artoonia 8 3 0 5 7 16 -9 9 39
9 Rampagonia 8 1 1 6 4 13 -9 4 34
10 Slaikau 8 0 0 8 5 19 -14 0 30
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Matches and results:
MD1:Tadjikistan - Larkinia W 4-0
MD2:Krytenia - Tadjikistan W 0-2
MD3:Tadjikistan - Slaikau W 3-0
MD4:Artoonia - Tadjikistan W 0-3
MD5:Tadjikistan - Oglethorpia T 1-1
MD6:Gesamtkuntswerk - Tadjikistan L 5-0
MD7:Tadjikistan - Dennisov W 2-1
MD8:Lovebug - Tadjikistan W 1-4
MD9:Tadjikistan - Rampagoonia
MD10:Larkinia - Tadjikistan
MD11:Tadjikistan - Krytenia
MD12:Slaikau - Tadjikistan
MD13:Tadjikistan - Artoonia
MD14:Oglethorpia - Tadjikistan
MD15:Tadjikistan - Gesamtkuntswerk
MD16:Dennisov - Tadjikistan
MD17:Tadjikistan - Lovebug
MD18:Rampagoonia - Tadjikistan

My candidate referee:
Nation: Tadjikistan
Name Ivan Kuznetsov
Description: fair, doesnt hesitate to pull a card
Experience: 7 years in Tadjik League, WCQ14

Magnus Valerius

15-06-2004, 05:24

The Valerian Voice
The Boyars Are Defeated AGAIN!

Magnus Valerius loses 0 - 1 to Lovisa

The trip to Lovisa on an aeroplane was short, but the haunting losses that had knocked Valeria out of the top slot in Group 9 seemed to have followed the Boyars and influenced their game with Lovisa today. They arrived at Rafaelburg, and were trucked off into Stadium Ayr, where they will show down with Lovisa. The two teams had locked horns before, in World Cup XIV. In those two games that they played in that World Cup, both teams drew 2 - 2 and 0 - 0, Away and Home respectively.

This time, the Boyars hoped to win. But alas, the team's disapproval of the Emperor might have made them demoralized. They lost the game as Lovisa scores a goal late in the 2nd half; it could have possibly been another draw as both teams are equally skilled and experienced.

Tomorrow, in MD 9, the Valerians will host the Tasty Toastian team at the Valensian Complex in Baden. All foreigners visiting to watch the games are free to lodge at the top accommodations in the city: Uhlan's Rest Hotel and Emperor George III Hotel. It is predicted that the Tasty Toast will be toast at the complex tomorrow, but it is Fate that may go against us.

GOALS FOR MD 8:

NONE!

MATCHDAY 1 - 9 PROGRESS CHART
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Match Day 1: Magnus Valerius v. Shang-ti, D 1 - 1
Match Day 2: Resistencia v. Magnus Valerius, W 3 - 4
Match Day 3: Magnus Valerius v. Rukbat al Rami, W 4 - 3
Match Day 4: KT MPLG v. Magnus Valerius W 1 -2
Match Day 5: Magnus Valerius v. Kingsford L 1 - 2
Match Day 6: Cockbill Street v. Magnus Valerius D 1 - 1
Match Day 7: Magnus Valerius v. The Belmore Family L 1 - 2
Match Day 8: Lovisa v. Magnus Valerius L 0 - 1
Match Day 9: Magnus Valerius v. Tasty Toast @ Valensian Complex

Rankings:

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Pos Team P W D L F A GD Pts PP
1 The Belmore Family 8 6 1 1 20 8 12 19 49
2 Kingsford 8 5 3 0 17 9 8 18 48
3 Cockbill Street 8 4 4 0 17 9 8 16 46
4 Lovisa 8 4 2 2 17 11 6 14 44
5 Shang-ti 8 3 2 3 12 10 2 11 41
6 Magnus Valerius 8 3 2 3 14 14 0 11 41 *
7 Tasty Toast 8 3 1 4 6 11 -5 10 40
8 KT MPLG 8 2 0 6 7 20 -13 6 36
9 Resistencia 8 1 1 6 10 19 -9 4 34
10 Rekbat al Rami 8 1 0 7 9 18 -9 3 33
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Gesamtkuntswerk

15-06-2004, 06:39

Sturms top Krytenia, keep solid lead in Group 2

In what has become the norm for this World Cup, the Gesamtkuntswerk Sturms have again topped their opponent, this time Team Krytentia, in a thrilling 2-0 match. The match itself proved to be a tough test, as the Sturms lost two players to minor injuries during the game (Pádraig O Máille, Lawrence Conch), but the team performed well without them, with James Bowie (03) bagging both goals in the 51st and 69th minutes.

The Sturms are anticipating a quick win against to-date Slaikau, which has to date been unable to even draw in the qualifying round. After that game, the Sturms go back to the top of the order, facing off against 8th place Artoonia, then against hard-hitting 3rd place Oglethorpia.

Starblaydia

15-06-2004, 09:56

Another Point, but Still in 7th
Group 8 bunches up with three draws on Day 8
Taken from Football? Get a life!, the anti-sport Women's magazine

With ten minutes to go, both Blades' and Lightings' fans streamed out of the Creakystands stadium, after seeing what they thought was the worst match in the history of the Qualifiers. 0-0 and barely a shot on goal. Svecia seemingly had their kids playing, while Starblaydia's men seemed tired and motiveless.

Then, with five minutes of normal time left, Paul Cole handled in the box. The fact he handled a Svecia forward's throat is another matter, but a penalty was given nonetheless. Overpaidihno, who is rumoured to be on upwards of Five US dollars per week, dinked the ball cheekily over Myhill as he dived to the right.

This goal seemed to galvanise Starblaydia. Well, either that or the fact the coaching staff produced automatic weapons moments after the penalty was scored. These weapons were, of course, only replicas, but everything looks very real when you're starting down the barrel of an AK-47.

So Stefan Haldorsson came on for Aiden Matranga, and scored with his first touch in a goalmouth scramble. He'd touched the ball previously in the match, but had never been anywhere near the penalty box in a match before. This was his first appearance in the six-yard box and he scored. Not too shabby, eh?

So a draw once more seemed likely. Then the Referee gave an inordinate amount of stoppage time. It seemed that the Fourth Official neglected to use his stopwatch, giving somewhere in the region of 15 minutes injury time.

Somehow, well-rated Sveica forward Costabombcci latched onto a lovely long ball from Gustav Mähler and slotted the ball past Myhill, who was still shouting at the fourth offical from 50 yards away.

With around a minute to go (thats of the 15 injury time minutes, of course) Fabricio ( the commentators had taken to just using his first name, as by the time they'd said 'Fabricio de Souze Lima', he'd already lost the ball) actually kept the ball at his feet, and even had a shot. This shot was also, wonderfully, on target. And, to make things even better, the goalie didn't save it.

Soon after the final whistle blew, the Svecia Midfielder Heyyou Whoate-Allthe'pieski had to console himself with a large pastie from the hot-dog stand. To go ahead tiwce in the final minutes and still be pegged back left him wanting some special comfort food.

I told you it was an 'interesting' draw, didn't i?

Final Score:
Svecia 2- 2 Starblaydia
(Overpaidihno pen 85 , Costabombcci 90) (Haldorsson 89, de Souza Lima 90)

Rejistania

15-06-2004, 11:50

Orange-Blues defeat the Gulf States
The Orange-Blues played against The Gulf States in the Na~ovi Nanti stadium in Na~ovi kali and the match became a veritable tashing of the opponent. The Orange-Blues played a 3-4-3 instead of the normal System Imdila (4-4-2) or System Karela (11-0), Syku Lyku, Lyku Ju and Milan Iti~n were the forwards. The match started a bit slow, maybe due to the fact that the "newbs" never played in this formation, another reason was that the Gulf Sttes tried to lower the tempo whenever they got the chance to. But as time passed, the Orange-Blues gained dominance. the first big chance of Lyku Ju in the 7th minute was only save by the lucky Gulf State goalie. Only 4 minutes later, the Orange-Blues took the lead by a header of Syku Lyku which went into the upper left corner of the goal, only centimeters away from the post. Milan Iti~n extended the lead in the 20th minute. The Gulf Statish defense was very shaky and gave the Orange-Blues many chances. The marking was on the verge of being non-existant. Their tactics seemed to be to do everything to come back from the trailing but by this only extended it. Milan Iti~n was the one who did extend the rejistanian lead in the 34th minute when the Gulf State defense made made a mixture of horrible play and a misunderstanding to allow him to score easily. After that, Laxtu Takil shouted some new tactical orders: Defensive play, not endangering the lead. The half time score was 3:0 for the Orange-Blues. After some tactical substitutions at the beginning of the 2nd half, the Orange-Blues were not that aggressive anymore. Lyku Ju took his chance after a Gulf States attack to use a counter attack to make the score 4:0. 4:0 is the highest ever win for the Orange-Blues, but not the first. Also Kerla and runaway Moose were sent home with this result.

The result:
Rejistania 4 (Lyku 12th, Iti~n 20th 34th, Ju 68th)
The Gulf States 0

NEWI Cefn Druids

15-06-2004, 13:14

The crowds have left after the Druids only managed a one-all draw with Turnia at The Hole. The groundsman is making repairs to the pitch, while Tim Welsh has come out onto the pitch to reflect on what he has just seen...

Groundsman: "What happened today, boss?"

Tim Welsh: "I don't know. The form we were in, we should be winning games like this."

Groundsman: "Well, you're still top of the group, at least. And seven points of fourth place."

Tim Welsh: "I know, but that's not good enough. We're the Druids, we should be the best team in the world, no-one should be able to beat us!"

Groundsman: "Er... no-one has beaten us yet?"

Tim Welsh: "That's not the point! The point is that we should have the best qualifying record out of everyone, not just third best behind the Pandas and the Sturms. We are the best! I'll be damned if we don't win the whole thing!"

Groundsman: "You sound confident..."

Tim Welsh: "And so should you, my friend! And every Druid, up and down the land! For we are... what's that smell that's lingering about the place?"

Groundsman: "I don't know. Something the Turnian fans seemed to be smoking. Why?"

Tim Welsh: "You don't think it's some kind of drugs, do you?"

Groundsman: "Well they were smoking it in pipes, so it could well have been. Why?"

Tim Welsh: "I just feel funny, that's all."

Groundsman: "Well, that could be from the repairs they're making after teh fire at the Melmond match. They're nearly done now."

Tim Welsh: "Ah, fair enough. Now, where was I?"

Groundsman: "Telling me that we were going to win the World Cup."

Tim Welsh: "Ah yes. Are you with me on that?"

Groundsman: "Well, I would be,only I remember what the old psychic said after we were knocked out of World Cup 12."

Tim Welsh: "Which was?"

Groundsman: "That we won't win until World Cup 42."

Tim Welsh: "And you believe that, do you?"

Groundsman: "To the word."

Tim Welsh: "More than you believe in what the guy in charge of the team says?"

Groundsman: "Yep."

Tim Welsh: "I've got to work harder than I tought to win you all over, haven't I?"

Groundsman: "Yep."

Tim Welsh: "Fair enough. But you think we'll qualify this time?"

Groundsman: "Yep."

Tim Welsh: "Well at least that's progress."

Groundsman: "Yep."

Tim Welsh: "Will you stop saying that?"

Groundsman: "Yep. But I'll have to warn you..."

Tim Welsh: "Warn me? What about?"

Groundsman: "About what the old psychic said."

Tim Welsh: "Oh, here we go again. What's the old bat said now?"

Groundsman: "She said that half an hour before the team qualified, something terrible would happen."

Tim Welsh: "What's that something?"

Groundsman: "The old psychic never said. But you must be careful. You never know what it could be."

Tim Welsh: "Ah, here we go again. What the hell's supposed to go wrong? We'll have qualified, yeah? So where's the bad in it?"

Groundsman: "I don't know, I'm not bloody psychic."

Tim Welsh puts his head in his hands, turns round and walks back down the tunnel.

Jeruselem

15-06-2004, 13:24

Jeruselem Government News

Jeruselem draw as Raptors stopped

Creedence Clearwater 2 beat Raptor Claw 1 while Jeruselem managed a 1 ALL draw against Ineptia. Other results were more predictable as Audioslavia and Commerce Heights won.

In a less than inspiring draw both teams were unable to clinch a winning lead to leave both teams in the same spot from day 7.

Group 3
Isles of Wohlstand 2 Sportonia 2
Audioslavia 3 Boscioto 0
Commerce Heights 2 Kipto-Mare 0
Jeruselem 1 Ineptia 1
Creedence Clearwater 2 Raptor Claw 1

Audioslavia

15-06-2004, 13:25

Bosciototalled
'slaves go top at Raptor Claw stumble

A fourth successive 3-0 win for the 'slaves saw them overcome a sub-par Boscioto side in the SNA.

Last week's hat-trick hero Carsten Rossler was on target again as he fired in the first goal from close range. Bracken followed up five minutes later with a header flicked on from a Jensen cross before Jensen himself netted just after half time from a corner.

FINAL SCORE
Audioslavia 3 (Rossler 28, Bracken 32, Jensen 50)
Boscioto 0

Snub Nose 38

15-06-2004, 15:50

The Minister of Athletics, Olympics, and Alcoholic Beverages today released the names of the two referees nominated by the Hooligans Football Association to the World Cup 15 Officiating Committee.

Nation: Snub Nose 38
Referees Name: Neanderthal
Description: Pretty ugly, what with that overhanging brow, perpetual 5 o'clock shadow, and bulbous nose...oh...um, doesn't seem to understand the off-sides rule, but very fair in all other aspects
Experience: 20 years as a player, 2 as ref in the Inter-Asteroidal League

Nation: Snub Nose 38
Referees Name: Marge Inovera
Description: Perpetually on the verge of having her license revoked
Experience: 10 years in the Inter-Asteroidal League, one previous World Cup.

imported_Nikea

15-06-2004, 17:28

Nation: Nikea
Referees Name: Ilisin Neseretel
Description: Pretty tough on suspected divers, likes to play the advantage. Let's the players play for the most part.
Experience: 12 years in the Nikealeth Isirenesi

Melmond

15-06-2004, 20:28

A Very Uninspired Match for Melmond
Melmond’s Performance Suffers from Chartered Accountancy
By Dita Dutch of the Acosta Chronicle

ACOSTA, MELMOND—Melmond comes into this match in fourth place, only four points behind Europa Brittania and Brazillico. With the amount of games still yet to be played, that is certainly a lead which could be made up. Of course, Melmond has to hold up their end of the bargain by winning the games they should win. Right now Melmond is in one of their deceptively difficult sections of their schedule, two games against mid-level teams Intelligent Madness and Turnia. One of these teams can help ruin Melmond’s chances of going to the World Cup if Melmond underachieves.
As the sold out crowd files into picturesque Frankndottir Stadium in Acosta, one can sense an uneasy feeling among the crowd. It was as if they were getting ready for another disappointment from their countrypeople in International Play. After all, all the Melmond Premier League teams didn’t do any better in international competition as all the hosting teams lost in the first round. Why should anyone think the national team would do any better against sides they should beat like Intelligent Madness.
The match started out very well for the Fearless Farmers as they took the fight right to Intelligent Madness. The Melmond defence took care of every attack by Intelligent Madness. On one counterattack, Melmond defender Nina Steen kicked a long ball right to midfielder Camui Arai. Arai was challenged by an Intelligent Madness defender but then he quickly passed the ball to a streaking Chris Owen. Owen was wide open and only had the Intelligent Madness goalkeeper to beat. Owen strikes the ball and the Intelligent Madness keeper was slow to react. Owen scores a goal for Melmond at the 9th minute as the Fearless Farmers take a 1-nil lead.
Then Melmond’s dominance simply ceased as their brand of football became very unimaginative. Intelligent Madness seemed to read the minds of the Melmond player’s as the Fearless Farmers virtually had no chance to make a coherent attack as the Intelligent Madness defence was basically omnipresent.
The Intelligent Madness attack was baffling, they just seemed to randomly kick the ball to the first player they see, no matter where he stands. The ball just randomly went around the pitch. No one knew where the ball would end up next. It was an excellent time killing strategy and Melmond barely got any possession of the ball in the first half. However, Melmond did possess the lead 1-nil going into half time.
However, they didn’t possess much after that as Intelligent Madness kept their chaotic brand of football going. The Fearless Farmers were running all over the place trying to keep up with the wild style of Intelligent Madness. They didn’t know when Intelligent Madness was going to make a legitimate attack and strike. The increasing fatigue of the Fearless Farmers was becoming evident as the game went on.
After a clever play in which Critandi Unne intercepted a pass and made a quick shot that was deflected by the Intelligent Madness keeper out of bounds, Melmond was awarded a corner kick. Melmond defender Jonsi Torrini, as always, takes the corner kick. It was a very well-placed kick, right in the place where striker Mornakh the Bloody Handed could head the ball in. However, his fatigue got the best of him as his body was out-of-control and he accidentally elbowed an Intelligent Madness defender. Intelligent Madness was awarded a goal kick and Mornakh the Bloody Handed was given a yellow card at the 62nd minute.
Even fatigue started to set in for Critandi Unne as an Intelligent Madness midfielder just turned around to kick the ball to a defender so he can make a long ball kick. Critandi Unne didn’t realize that the Intelligent Madness player’s back was turned and made a late from behind tackle. Critandi Unne was also given a yellow card of hir own at the 78th minute and was lucky that s/he wasn’t given the red.
Melmond couldn’t get out of their rut of boring, uncreative football as whenever they got possession of the ball, Intelligent Madness easily got it back. The possession dominance finally came to haunt the Fearless Farmers as a long ball headed on by an Intelligent Madness midfielder was bicycled kicked in the net by Intelligent Madness striker Jahallamalla Einstein. Melmond goalkeeper Snhp Xtfuinxm was lulled to sleep by the lack of attack by Intelligent Madness and was caught completely unprepared. The goal came at the 89th minute and this match would end in a disappointing 1-1 tie.

Goals
Owen, MEL 9th
Einstein, IMD 89th

Cards
Bloody Handed, MEL 62nd
C. Unne, MEL 78th

Standings

Other Group 10 Results
Everybody Dies 1 – The Home Islands 2
Brazillico 3 – Coruna 1
Europa Brittania 3 – Lykaia 0
NEWI Cefn Druids 1 – Turnia 1

[code:1:3a7e613c58]Group 10
Pts W D L GF:GA GD
1. NEWI Cefn Druids 20 6 2 0 18:6 12
2. Europa Brittania 19 6 1 1 21:8 13
3. Brazillico 19 6 1 1 16:6 10
4. Melmond 13 4 1 3 17:13 4
5. Turnia 13 4 1 3 12:11 1
6. Intelligent Madness 9 2 3 3 14:14 0
7. Lykaia 9 3 0 5 11:12 -1
8. The Home Islands 9 3 0 5 11:17 -6
9. Everybody Dies 3 1 0 7 7:26 -19
10. Coruna 1 0 1 7 8:22 -14[/code:1:3a7e613c58]

Melmond Team Stats
Goals: Critandi Unne (4), Mornakh the Bloody Handed (4), Chris Owen (4), Camui Arai (2), Naol Keelafin (1), Benjamin Leeb (1),
Cards: Scott Cheney (2), Trav Strachan (1), Mornakh the Bloody Handed (1), Critandi Unne (1)

Melmond National Team Schedule

v Lykaia (MPNK Stadium, Faasen) W 2-1
@ Coruna W 4-1
v The Home Islands (Lifedonations Stadium, Morales) W 1-0
@ Brazillico L 2-1
v Europa Brittania (Melmond Bowl, Melmond City) L 3-2
@ NEWI Cefn Druids L 3-2
v Everybody Dies (MelAir Park, Lee) W 4-2
v Intelligent Madness (Frankndottir Stadium, Acosta) T 1-1
@ Turnia
@ Lykaia
v Coruna (White Bread Dome, Suburbia)
@ The Home Islands
v Brazillico (Microcosm Football Colossuseum, Aldi)
@ Europa Brittania
v NEWI Cefn Druids (Feliz-Unne Stadium, Unne)
@ Everybody Dies
@ Intelligent Madness
v Turnia (Makinshakes Stadium, O’Connor)

Next Game
at Turnia

Good news and bad news. First the good news is that this Turnia side tied NEWI Cefn Druids so Melmond is still only behind seven points. Bad news is that Europa Brittania and Brazillico won so they extend their lead over us to six. This match in Turnia just seems to be ominous. This is a key match for both sides as this match will decide who will be the main competitor to unseat one of the top three as both sides are in fourth place. Turnia was able to tie NEW Cefn Druids away from home, something the Fearless Farmers couldn’t do. Melmond is the more talented of the two sides, but being away from home and in a crucial game, one can’t but feel that we are in for more disappointment. Please prove us wrong Fearless Farmers. Now the starting lineup.

GK- Snhp Xtfuinxm
D- Jonsi Torrini
D- Sergio Ortiz
D- Scott Cheney
D- Nina Steen
M- Martin Goodwin
M- Critandi Unne
M- Camui Arai
M- Cristina Antunez
F- Chris Owen
F- Mornakh the Bloody Handed

For tickets to Turnia and the match, call the Therewegoes Travel Agency at 3-18-357-9009. Unless you like jingoistic medieval type yahoos, this isn’t the best place for a vacation, but enjoy the match as it should be hotly contested.

The Evil Umpire

15-06-2004, 20:41

What is wrong with you losers!!! We are supposed to be the most evil of all and we can't even win. Well we'll injure them instead. MWHAHAHAHAHA!

Lallania

15-06-2004, 20:41

Group 5 - A scout's inside look

As we near the halfway turning point, an anonymous football scout offered these thoughts on the "Group of Silence"

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Nikea (7-0-1)

This is certainly the team to beat in Group five so far. They started the season with 7 consecutive wins, and are still undefeated as last week's 1-1 draw against the Republican Army, a solid team in their own right, kept their unbeaten streak alive. Look to see them advance without a problem.

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Tanah Burung (6-1-1)

What might be called a surprisingly slow start has turned into a hot streak. They have won four straight, and they could use this momentum to leap into first place. The second half Nikea v. Tanah Burung match will likely be the most exciting match this group has to offer.

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The Republican Army (4-1-3)

This is a team that is heading in the wrong direction. They started off 4-0, and have yet to win their fifth game. Their real test will be how well they can replicate their success against the first four teams they played. They will have to take at least three of those games to stay in contention.

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Halfassedstates (3-2-3)

I am shocked that this team has not come out with a better record than they have against a fairly soft group. This will be a team to look out for. I can see them sneaking into the top three by slowly putting together a string of wins in the second half. But they should be higher than fourth in this group.

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Kaze Progressa (3-2-3)

This team has put up some impressive performances - They've only allowed 9 goals in 8 games. The downside? They've only scored 9 goals in 8 games. There is no reason this team has not blown out one of the bottom-feeders yet. They'll have to turn on the offense - they may have to rely on goal differential as a tiebreaker.

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Haperd (3-4-1)

I want this team to emerge as the Cinderella story of this group, but it will not happen. I just don't see them keeping close to .500 by the end of the season. They have already outperformed their expectations though, and look to be the team that will jump the most in the world rankings based on their performance

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Lallania (2-4-2)

This team needs to get it together. This team wants desperately to turn the corner, yet they are the worst of the experienced teams in this group. They've played well against good teams, just not well enough. They haven't played all that well against the teams of their caliber - a 4-1 loss to Haperd and a tie against Sprotbot don't help their cause much.

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Qia (1-5-2)

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Sprotbot (1-6-1)

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Daekerius (0-5-3)

These three rookie teams will likely be battling for 8th place in the group. If Lallania and/or Haperd slip at all, one of them might jump into 7th, 6th at best.

NAST1C

15-06-2004, 21:13

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The Nàstic™ nation is amazed to find itself on top of a strong group 7 at close on the halfway stage, Much rejoicing can be heard in cities and towns across Nàstic, but we await the inevitable collapse.

Força Nàstic

GIMNÀSTIC DE TARRAGONA

Turori

15-06-2004, 23:51

Turori (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=turori) 2 - 1 The Lowlands Clans (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=the_lowlands_clans)

The Turori (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=turori) Eels entered into their match with the Clannies with the largest away following in the history of the nation. This is undoubtebly due to the fact that the match in Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita), with the Turori Colonizers hosting Wella in an important Group 8 match, was completely sold out. However, normally Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita)ns would not make the trek to watch the Eels play, unless it was on local Turori soil. This match was something special. Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita)ns followed their affiliated island nation to the realm of The Lowlands Clan, the team that Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita) faced up against in their first ever World Cup Qualifying match. In the build up to the match, a war of words broke out between The Lowlands Clans, and newly instated Jungle Cats Manager Helmut Vilkaus. The Clannies had the last word, crushing Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita) 0-4, the first of 8 consecutive defeats without even scoring a goal for the rookie Jungle Cats. The Clannies deapened the blow in the return leg, firing 2 more without reply to sweep Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita) in their World Cup 13 Qualifying group.

Like before, it was The Lowlands Clans that took control of the early stages of the game, and they should have opened the scoring just 4 minutes in when the Right-Winger darted into the box but could only trip over his own feet just 8 yards from Milauo Slietah's goal. He would make no mistake 10 minutes later, when a corner evaded all until the winger volleyed home from the edge of the box. The Clannies set out to defend from there, and fully deserved their 1-0 lead at the half.

However, Turori (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=turori)ans and their converted-for-the-day Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita)n counterparts would soon have something to cheer about. Maritus Banda, the 36 year old brother of Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=[url=http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita) U-21 World Cup Hero Callum Banda tallyed his 3rd of the competition from the spot after strike parnter Jualiar Vumaou was brought down by a Lowlands Clan defender on 48 minutes.

Turori (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=turori) then took total control of the match on the hour when Likao was tripped up 25 yards out. The ensuing free kick was one for the highlight reel, as Cuolia Tuirma sent the ball into the far corner, leaving the Lowlands Clans goalie completely motionless in the process. The game settled down before Captain Banda went close to sealing the game after a defensive miscue gifted the ball to him 15 yards out. Turori (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=turori)ans began celebrations soon after, and both sets of fans... that is those from Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita) as well, stormed the field in celebration, praising the inexperienced players from the Emirate Island off the Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita)n coast for granting them vengeance against the team that had stolen their hearts just two cups ago.

Krytenia

16-06-2004, 00:38

THE HERALD SPORTS DIGEST

Sturm Clouds Overhead

GESAMTKUNTSWERK was the venue for the latest episode of the Celestials' saga, and it was a saga in itself. The match twisted this way and that, but the Sturms made more of their chances, and went away two-nil victors.
The game started at a furious pace - to furious for Sturms' Pádraig O Máille, who pulled up clutching his hamstring after just eight minutes. His sudden loss of momentum allowed Ari Smith clean through on goal, but the Krytenian match commentator's cry of "And Smith must score..." proved somewhat premature as the striker shot straight down the throat of Meryl Strim.
Gesamtkuntswerk had to make a second substitution shortly before half-time, Lawrence Conch coming off worse from a collision with Celestials captain Will Guarado, Conch needing several stitches for a nasty-looking head wound. In the ensuing injury time, Tom Hertz went close for Sturms with a dipping volley that was well tipped over by Alan Munitis.
Fifteen minutes of rest later, and 22 refreshed players picked up where they left off. Joseph Alulis saw a header cleared off the line by Clayton Lormer, while at the other end, substitute Dudley Sandwell curled a fierce shot just wide of the post.
On eighty minutes, the breakthrough was made by Sturms. Sub Johann Kildaire popped one over the shoulder of James Bowie, who for once managed to shake off the attentions of the rottweiler that is Seth Grüber, and was left with a simple finish to beat Munitis.
And as a final twist to the tale, it was Bowie who doubled the lead in injury time - heading home from a Hertz corner.
Double disappointment then for our brave players, but hope springs eternal as the Celestials entertain Dennisov. Cross your fingers at home, touch the sky blue dot, harness the power of your crystals, heck, even sacrifice a small animal if you have to - we need to win.

SCORES:
Krytenia...................0
Gesamtkuntswerk.....2 (Bowie 80, 90+1)
HT: 0-0

Top Scorers:
Ari Smith - 4
Colin Ulvæus - 3

Fixtures:
@ Lovebug L 1-2 (Ulvæus)
v Tadjikistan L 0-2
@ Larkinia W 3-2 (Grüber, Smith, Ulvæus)
@ Rampagonia D 1-1 (Smith)
v Slaikau W 1-0 (Ulvæus)
@ Artoonia W 4-2 (Poldov, Smith 2, Lydersen)
v Oglethorpia L 0-2
@ Gesamtkuntswerk L 0-2
v Dennisov
v Lovebug
@ Tadjikistan
v Larkinia
v Rampagonia
@ Slaikau
v Artoonia
@ Oglethorpia
v Gesamtkuntswerk
@ Dennisov

Turnia

16-06-2004, 04:51

Turnia City Tribune

World Cup XV Qualifiers Report
Max Riodondo

Matchday 9 --- Turnia 4 Melmond 2

If this is a dream, I don't wanna wake up!

Somebody pinch me, please... wait, on second thought don't. I keep having this recurring dream of your's truely winning a Pulitzer after writing the greatest op/ed piece in football history. It comes after the Turnian National Team wins the World Cup. I know, I know, you're thinking, "Riodondo, you need therapy." You bet I do! Because after today's match versus Melmond, I think I burst my Medula Oblongota.

Let's skip over the post-game riots, who can blame them? This game had much riding on it for both teams heading into the back 9. A victory for either would go a long way toward a chance of unseating one of the top three and advancing. The Dragons played, in what I believe, their best game to date defeating Melmond 4-2. To win against such a talented team is tremendous and a morale boost for Turnia as a whole.

HC Odle has again enforced the "closed door" for the upcoming rematch with Intelligent Madness. He did however issue a statement to the press: "I am so very pleased with today's victory. Melmond is a top team and a fierce competitor. We thank all of the fans for their support and ask that everyone behave responsibly. Myself, the coaching staff and players will be breaking down the tape of today's game and our last game with Intelligent Madness. We again regret the lack of interviews, but we must maintain team focus and minimize distractions. Thank you."

Mr. Sandman, all I ask is, if this is a dream please do not stop with the sleeping dust. This rollercoaster has turned into one hell of a ride.

I am Riodondo and you're not...

Brazillico

16-06-2004, 05:12

Turning It Around...

To be trite, Brazillico sucked in the first few matches. Their 1-1-1 start was their worst for any qualifying campaign since World Cup 3, and had fans ready to start their infamous binges of hooliganism following painful streaks of underacheivement.

Their unimpressive start to qualification seemed to give the Chili Bats something to play for, and in their last six matches, they've been playing like a team possessed. Six straight wins with five of them being by two goals or more* and a meteoric rise from sixth best in the group to the sixth sexiest record in all of qualification has made Brazillico one of the hottest teams on the planet.

The youth have found their legs, the veterans have found their Viagra, the fans have found their voices and the cheerleaders have found their spirit. As Brazillico makes the turn towards the second half of qualifying, they'll need all these factors, and one they haven't banked on yet, luck, to find themselves at the top of their qualifying group. By no means should it be an easy ride, but the strength of the nation will be pushing the Bats all the way.

*All five of these "two goals of more" wins were by exactly two goals. For the point of hyping the team and making them look like the powerhouses we wished they were, we decided it was best to tell a half-truth.

Raptor Claw

16-06-2004, 09:39

Raptors Claw down Wohlstand, Maintain 3rd

Raptor Claw went into their match against the Isles of Wohlstand 3rd in the Group 3 tables, following a more than dissapointing loss to the Creedance Clearwater team, knocking them off the top of the table and level on points with Clearwater for 3rd. Another 2-1 victory for the claw was enough to help them keep pace with their rivals for qualification, on a matchday that saw absolutely no surprises as far as results based on rankings.

Following their victory over Isles of Wohlstand, the Claw find themselves sitting 3rd in the table, edging out Creedence Clearwater for the final qualification place at the half way mark by +3 GD. The teams have an identical Goals For, each topping the group with 18 in the back of the net, an impressive average of 2 per match. The duo are 2 points beind Group Leaders Audioslavia, who have gone on a storming run, of many games without so much as conceding a goal. Their 2-0 victory over Sportonia was their weakest victory in 4 matchdays after a series of 3 and 4 nil performances. Commerce Heights defeated Boscioto 2-1 to maintain second on 20 points. The other contenders were also victories, with Creedence Clearwater prevailing 3-1 over Ineptia, and Jeruselem, former group leaders, now 3 ponts behind the Raptors in 5th after a 3-1 win over lowly Kipto-Mare.

....Raptor Claw's Group

[code:1:66b451cace]Group 3
Pos Team P W D L F A GD Pts PP
1 Audioslavia 9 7 0 2 16 2 14 21 48
2 Commerce Heights 9 6 2 1 16 5 11 20 47
* 3 Raptor Claw 9 6 1 2 18 10 8 19 46 *
4 Creedence Clearwater 9 6 1 2 18 13 5 19 46
5 Jeruselem 9 5 1 3 18 10 8 16 43
6 Ineptia 9 4 2 3 13 15 -2 14 41
7 Isles of Wohlstand 9 3 1 5 15 15 0 10 37
8 Boscioto 9 2 0 7 14 26 -12 6 33
9 Sportonia 9 0 2 7 11 27 -16 2 29
10Kipto-Mare 9 0 2 7 7 23 -16 2 29
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Krytenia

16-06-2004, 09:49

RTK FOOTBALL TONIGHT

Double disappointment then for our brave players, but hope springs eternal as the Celestials entertain Dennisov. Cross your fingers at home, touch the sky blue dot, harness the power of your crystals, heck, even sacrifice a small animal if you have to - we need to win.

Welcome to RTK's Football Tonight - with Mark Sanchez, and Don Parkinson!
MS: A gallery of rabbit, squirrel, cat and dog carcasses adorned all four corners of the Green Street stadium in Westleigh, as the Celestials attempted to get their hands on three much needed points against the talented Dennisov side.
DP: And what a match! We won't tell you the result now, but lets go over to our commentary team, Clive Tilzli and Rob Iyurull!

CT: Fantastic atmosphere here - and Krytenia keep faith in the side that lost 2-0 to the Sturms last time out.
RI: So who are their opponents today?
CT: It's Dennisov - and I'm not even going to attempt to pronounce these names.
RI: Wise move Clive!

.....17 minutes.....
CT: Great run down the right by the Dennisov winger, he's got the better of Livornetto, right to the byeline and inside now...lays it off and it's turned in! The number 10 got right across Munitis there and he'll kick himself for that!
RI: It was a fantastic job by the winger, he pulled the defence apart with that run - they didn't know which way to go, and the Dennisov Ten is allowed free rein in the box! Disaster for Krytenia!

.....38 minutes.....
CT: ....Poldov now...plays a one-two with Byers...now across to Lydersen. Looks up now, two running into the box, pulling defenders with them. Lydersen whips it....OH YES! Bullet header from Ulvæus!
RI: Pinpoint Clive, absolutely pinpoint.
CT: You're not wrong there Rob.

.....51 minutes.....
RI: Didn't look like a foul, but the Melmondian ref has awarded a free kick here...
CT: The decision did look a bit random there Rob...anyway it's a free kick to the visitors. Number 9 whill go for this from range, he's known for his accuracy...
RI: Whoa!
CT: What a save from Munitis! Leapt like some sort of maniacal Slinky to tap it away!
RI: He is the best keeper in the region, bar none. I MEAN that!

.....90 minutes (+3).....
CT: Good cut out by Lormer...and now Lydersen could break here! Cuts inside....can he beat the defender?
RI: What a tackle!
CT: Fantastic tackle, and as we enter the fourth minute of injury time, the Celestials have a corner! There sending everyone forward!
RI: *chuckles* And we mean, EVERYONE! Up comes the 'keeper, Munitis!
CT: Guarado whips it in...and Munitis! Save! And IN! OOOOOOOOOOH MY WORD! Krytenia score in the last minute of injury time and in all the euphoria I have to admit I didn't see the scorer!
RI: Me neither Clive! Lets have a look on the replay. Guarado floats it - the keeper saves that Munitis header....
Both: Smith!
CT: Just got a foot in and it was enough!
RI: Ref's blown up, Clive!
CT: Yes, that's it! Two-one the score, and you will remember where you were for this one!

...Back in the Studio.....
DP: Hope you enjoyed that folks - hell, we sure did!
MS: Till next time....G'nite people!

SCORES:
Krytenia...................2 (Ulvæus 38, Smith 90+4)
Dennisov..................1 (<CF10> 17)
HT: 1-1

Top Scorers:
Ari Smith - 5
Colin Ulvæus - 4

Fixtures:
@ Lovebug L 1-2 (Ulvæus)
v Tadjikistan L 0-2
@ Larkinia W 3-2 (Grüber, Smith, Ulvæus)
@ Rampagonia D 1-1 (Smith)
v Slaikau W 1-0 (Ulvæus)
@ Artoonia W 4-2 (Poldov, Smith 2, Lydersen)
v Oglethorpia L 0-2
@ Gesamtkuntswerk L 0-2
v Dennisov W 2-1 (Ulvæus, Smith)
v Lovebug
@ Tadjikistan
v Larkinia
v Rampagonia
@ Slaikau
v Artoonia
@ Oglethorpia
v Gesamtkuntswerk
@ Dennisov

The Lowland Clans

16-06-2004, 09:51

ASNN - Stars Lose Group Lead on Deaf-Dumb-Blind Officiating, Probe Into Referee and Turorian Manager Announced

GRAHAM CITY - The Stars were forced to surrender a group lead last week due to the deaf-dumb-blind officiating made by a Progressan referee, who was cordially allowed to perform the refing for that match. Unfortunately, his national preference became all too clear once the game got under way. Chee Blackwing and Mark Jeremy took control of the opening half of the game, were Blackwing took a beautiful pass off a corner from Jeremy, who tapped past the sprawling keepers hands and into the top corner.

They took that lead into the second half, when suddenly the reffing suddenly turned from fair and friendly to unfair and horrendously biased. Striker Jualiar Vumaou flopped around like a dead fish after a takeaway by Lester Preston, which on several replays was concluded by all to be a fair and clean tackle, which led to the tying marker by Maritus Banda. Mark Jeremy and Pavel Julios were also taken out with red cards, when they supposedly 'abused the referee verbally and physically,' despite the fact both were up pressing on the attack.

Down two men, a vicious tackle from an unseen Turori took out veteran defender and co captain Lester Preston, further weakening the Stars side. Another penalty was called on Moe West, who also had another clean takeaway, only to have it fouled up by a diving Eel forward. The resulting free kick led to the winning goal.

As the team bus was leaving to take them to the Graham City International Airport, the Bus was swamped with angry fans, demanding the heads of the Turori national squad. A Tactical Incursion Squad was dispatched via OH-101 to the stadium, where they both extracted the Progressan referee and the Turori manager, who are being held at an undiscolsed location for their own 'personal safety.' Police also announced an inquiry into the potential bribery, which could have wide ramifications. A anonymous offical from the Joint Cheifs of Staff hinted at the potential for the removal and arrest of other members of the Turori national team while they are outside of the Allied States territory.

The Turori team was allowed to leave, though two unnamed players were injured by rabid fans, and the government has offered to pay for treatment of their injuries.

TLC Stars 1 - 2 Turori Eels
Blackwing (14th, Jeremy Assist)

TLC Stars 2 - 0 Foggymushmush
Rose (33rd, no Assist)
Julios (57th, Jeremy Assist)

Raptor Claw

16-06-2004, 09:51

Starblaydia

16-06-2004, 10:25

Five-Star-blaydia Performance!
Free-scoring Blades thrash group-topping D2R
Taken from Saturday Sport Starblaydia, 3pm every Saturday

The presenter, Pete Walker, sitting in a comfortable studio, smiles smugly at the camera, reading the autocue.

Walker: "Good afternoon, now: Hands up anyone who thought the two-nil win over Gray's Harbor was the best Starblaydia victory ever... OK, now how about that great three-nil over Lemmitania? Rrriight then, a few more of you for that one. Now, as we go to the latest match report, I'll sit back and let commentator Scatman Motsonsson and former Starblaydia International-come-analyst Colin Miles tell you all about this one. Enjoy."

The picture changes to match-day footage. We begin with the players coming out of the tunnel. Starblaydia's men walk out in their all-white kit with purple trim, with the Dance 2 Revolutionaries In Red Shirts and Socks, with blue shorts. The commentator, Scatman Motsonsson, picks up the commentary.

Motsonsson:"Eight points separate these two teams as we go into the ninth day of matches which marks the half-way point of the World Cup Qualifing Groups. The D-two-R team lead Group Eight with seventeen points, while Starblaydia are in seventh with nine."

The teams line up for the anthems, and Starblaydia Triumphant is yelled by 55,000 voices.

Motsonsson:"And the D-two-R anthem has been well respected by the Starblayia fans, now lets hope we can have a good match."

D2R kick off, and after the opening exchanges, we fast forward to somewhere around 5 minutes...

Motsonsson:"It's Stomp now with the ball in D-two-R's half, in no hurry to put it up the field. He's played it forward...and... Maeda to Kenkai! Its a goal for Dance 2 Revolution, and its the star man Kenkai! Only six minutes gone, and they've taken the lead already."

In the slow-motion replay Stomp chips it forward to Maeda, who sneaks in from the right wing and nods it down to Kenkai, who takes it beyond motionless standing Centre-Back Paul Cole and prods it home. All Left-Back and Captain Ryan Garry can do is pick the ball out of the back of the net after his attempt to clear off the line.

Starblaydia 0 - 1 Dance-2-Revolution
(Kenkai 6)

The play moves on.

Motsonsson:"Starblaydia with a free kick now, right up next to the by-line, its practically a corner. Bentley will want to swing this in with his right foot. He does and its too deep. Enrico Bigon ppicks it up wide on the right and chips it into the danger area, the Goalie's come and missed it! Nodded down, and its been put in! The equaliser from Nikola Lazerevski! Lazerevski yet again for Starblaydia, its his fifth goal in the Qualifiers."

Miles: "A lovely bit of skill in the box there, from de Souza Lima. The 'keeper has flapped at the high cross, and de Souza Lima's just chested it down, right at the feet of Lazerevski, who can't possibly miss from five yards."

Starblaydia 1 - 1 Dance-2-Revolution
(Lazerevski 12) (Kenkai 6)

Motsonsson:"Here's Benson, skipping down the right, getting to the byline, and he's been felled by the left-back. We've had nearly three minutes of stoppage time in the first half, and i thought the referee was about to blow for half time, but its a free-kick for Starblaydia in a dangerous area."

Miles: "I think we've got time to take it, Scatman."

Motsonsson:"Starblaydia are putting everyone forward here, Cole and Kilgallon are up from the back. Ifil takes... its been knocked back by Kilgallon...Haldorsson, ooooh its in? Yes! It's in! Haldorsson's shot made it through the crowd of players, and it's two-one Starblaydia! Stefan Haldorsson!"

Ifil's slo-mo replay free-kick is put up to the edge of the area, Tall and lean Centre-back Matthew Kilgallon heads it back to Haldorsson, who half-volleys it on the outside of his right foot, curving it round the sea of players and plast the goalie, to sneak in inside the far post.

Starblaydia 2 - 1 Dance-2-Revolution
(Lazerevski 12, Haldorsson 45) (Kenkai 6)

Motsonsson:"Just two minutes gone in the second half, and if they could hold on to this, Starblaydia may move up the table barring, for instance, a Vilita w... here's David Bentley, not going to let me finish, he's chipped it in for Bigon, down for Lazerevski, and its another goal! Dreamland here at Silverlands Stadium, Nikola Lazerevski gets his second of the match! Starblaydia start the second half in lightning fashion."

Bentley chips the ball in, Enrico Bigon, up from his defensive midfield berth, heads it to the right-hand edge of the area for "Laser" Lazerevski to fire it under the goalie for a 3-1 lead

Starblaydia 3 - 1 Dance-2-Revolution
(Lazerevski 12 47, Haldorsson 45) (Kenkai 6)

Motsonsson:"Starblaydia's three-one lead looks pretty safe at the moment and...oh...Lazerevski's through here again for Starblaydia, what a chance for the hat-trick here, Lazerevski! Ohhhh this is getting better and better and better! One-two-three for Nikola Lazerevski. Starblaydia lead Dance-two-Revolution Four-one!"

Bigon wins the ball in right-midfield from substitute Qamay and immediately plays in down the line for Lazerevski, who's run takes him free of defenders, who he's caught square. Onside and through, he shoots from around twelve yards, into the top-half of the net, over the D2R goalie who flounders on the floor.

Motsonsson:"He is lethal! Pinch yourselves please."

Miles:"Well, well, well, you won't get that match ball off him now."

Starblaydia 4 - 1 Dance-2-Revolution
(Lazerevski 12, 47, 65 Haldorsson 45) (Kenkai 6)

Miles:"What can I say, no-one in their wildest dreams would have predicted this. I mean, four-one and you've still got twenty minutes to go, incredible."

Motsonsson:"Its a night we'll never forget. Matthew Kilgallon, to de Souza Lima. Benson, de Souza Lima again, now...! Guylain's to his left, unmarked! Guylain N'Dumbu-Nsungu - could it be five?! IT IS!!..."

...utter stunned silence from both commentators, until Mostsonsson finally has to say something, anything.

Motsonsson:"It's Starblaydia five, Dance-two-Revolution one. I think we've run out of adjectives here in the commentary box..."

All we can do now is watch the countdown to 90 minutes and the celebrations at the final whistle, before going back to the studio.

Walker:"I said you'd enjoy it. Goodbye."

Final Score:
Starblaydia 5 - 1 Dance-2-Revolution
(Lazerevski 12, 48, 66 Haldorsson 45, N'Dumbu-Nsungu 74) (Kenkai 6)

Halfassedstates

16-06-2004, 10:29

OCC: this should have got posted a day or 2 ago - i've been very busy, sorry.

IC:
..... we are sitting in a cafe just outside the back of the HFA headquarters. As we finish off our Mocha, we see a black limo with tinted windows pull up. A man that looks vaguely familiar steps out wearing a smart suit. He is escorted by the driver through the door.

*Inside the lobby of the building, the receptionist speaks into the intercom.
R- He's just arrived sir
- About bl00dy time too. We've just drew with The Republican Army!!! This team is a shambles!
R- I know sir, Pedrina is further away than the navy thought, apparently
- Further than they thought????!!!!!!???? dear lord preserve us thats 1/3 of our defence and they dont know how far other FIFA nations are from our shores - for crying out loud.
R- Calm down sir, its only a commercial
- Eh?
R- Oh - nothing.

The receptionist 'hangs up'

At the other end, Peter Parks, the HFA Chairman shuffles a few papers before there is a knock at the door.

PP - Mr. Mitchell, how good of you to come. My name's Mr. Parks, but call me Peter. Please, take a seat.
CM - Thanks, Peter. I take it my rescue wasn't by chance!
PP - Indeed. I'm the Chairman of the HFA, and for the past few years we have been trying to find a suitable manager for the Hurricanes.
CM - Ok
PP - We heard of your work as coach for the Bedistan side and began to keep an eye on you.
CM - Thanks ..... I think
PP - and when we heard you had been sent to purator... sorry Pedrina, we thought you may like to join us.
CM - I sure was glad to see that ship!
PP - So how would you like to be the next Hurricanes manager?
CM - Sounds good, hows the team doing?
PP - We can offer a good package including a villa on the outskirts of Whogivesa and an almost totally free reign to run the team as you see fit.
CM - Almost? ... anyway, the team, who'se top scorer?
PP - Well we could throw in a few extras, and increase the salary above your predessors rate.
CM - Ok, when do I meet the team?
PP - Just sign here
*Hands over a legal looking document which Chuck begins reading*
PP - Although we could drop you back to Pedrina, if you want.
*Chuck signs hurriedly*
CM - So when do I get to meet the team and find out who they are playing and all that?
PP - Well as soon as you pick the squad you'll get to meet them!
CM - Hmmmm - I know Bedistan are in a different group, but we had played 5 games or so before I left.
PP - Yeah, we've played 7 now!
CM - And theres no squad????
PP - Kinda, most of the players just turn up at the games and play whereever they feel like playing.
CM - What?
PP - Yeah James David hit the post in thelast game!
CM - David?
PP - the goalie!
CM - Of course. So 7 games, how many points?
PP - 8
CM - Oh not really doing too well then?
PP - Not brilliant, no.
CM - Oh well it'll be a challenge. Where can i find the players?
PP - On the beach - the annual beach football tournament started yesterday!
CM - Right. Well I'll be off then!
PP - Ok, thanks Chuck. Oh and good luck!

*Chuck has already left the room and is almost in tears as he walks toward the lift {elevator :wink: } - this will be a miracle if I survive here he mutters*

Giant Zucchini

16-06-2004, 12:39

Return of the Zucchinis:
Episode 3: Betrayal

The familiar looking chair facing away from the camera is seen yet again. The zucchini enters the door.

Zucchini: They are not sending any referees.

Dark figure: How typically slipshod of them. What about the results? How have they been going?

Zucchini: They just lost to Balti Pie.

Dark figure: This calls for a change of plan. We need to pull Snub Nose 38 down in the next game. Oversee it. See that nothing goes wrong.

Zucchini: I will. Rest assured. (Under his breath) Everything will go wrong…

------------------------TO BE CONTINUED------------------------

Victims of the Green Ripper:
Escape to Slavery
Return of the Jedi
J.S. Bach: The Well-Tempered Clavier
Shrek 2
Deus Ex: Invisible War
Pinky and the Brain
The Iraqi Information Minister
A nation’s post in the Scores thread
Sir Bobby Robson
Ryan Seacrest, American Idol
The Grim Reaper
Conspiracy Theory
Korea, Capitol Steps
Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo
Control
W.C. Fields
Betrayal

Jeruselem

16-06-2004, 13:33

Jeruselem Government News

Jewish hat-trick sinks Sportonia

Jeruselem scored a 3-1 win put their campaign back on track as Ineptia lost to the same scoreline against Creedence Clearwater. Table leaders Audioslavia, Commerce Heights and Raptor Claw won easily in their games.

The Goldstein boys, the Rabbi and Mimi scored all of Jeruselem's goals with Kipto-Mare managing the obligatory too-late goal. Jeruselem's midfield blocked Kipto's supply line and their keeper was kept busy all day.

Group is tight with top 5 separated by only 5 points with 6th 7 points away. Sportonia and Kipto-Mare can write off their chances to qualify with a dismay 4 points between them.

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Group 3
Raptor Claw 2 Isles of Wohlstand 1
Ineptia 1 Creedence Clearwater 3
Kipto-Mare 1 Jeruselem 3
Boscioto 1 Commerce Heights 2
Sportonia 0 Audioslavia 2

Group 3
Pos Team P W D L F A GD Pts PP
1 Audioslavia 9 7 0 2 16 2 14 21 48
2 Commerce Heights 9 6 2 1 16 5 11 20 47
3 Raptor Claw 9 6 1 2 18 10 8 19 46
4 Creedence Clearwater 9 6 1 2 18 13 5 19 46
5 Jeruselem 9 5 1 3 18 10 8 16 43
6 Ineptia 9 4 2 3 13 15 -2 14 41
7 Isles of Wohlstand 9 3 1 5 15 15 0 10 37
8 Boscioto 9 2 0 7 14 26 -12 6 33
9 Sportonia 9 0 2 7 11 27 -16 2 29
10Kipto-Mare 9 0 2 7 7 23 -16 2 29
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OOC

!@#$%^&*() server is bad today ...

NEWI Cefn Druids

16-06-2004, 16:56

NEWI Cefn Druids

16-06-2004, 17:07

NEWI Cefn Druids

16-06-2004, 17:15

The Daily Druid

DRUIDS GET LYKED
Wayne Ottgunn-Irwin on Lykaia 2 NEWI Cefn Druids 1

The Druids unbeaten run in qualifying came to an end last night, as they were embarrased by the unfancied team from Lykaia. Afterwards, many fans were thinking it was 'typical Druids', coming up with the results no-one expects of them more often that not. But someone not thinking that was clearly manager Tim Welsh.

He was quoted after the game as saying the following:

That was unacceptable out there today. I know, lots of people will say that we were unlucky, what with them only having three shots on goal compared with our thirty-one, but they're wrong. We lost today because our finishing was poor. If we carry on like that, we won't qualify. Scoring one and missing thirty isn't unlucky, it's rubbish. Now, we're going to go to Coruna and we're going to practice our shooting before we go, and I'll make changes, going with the team that finished today's game.

I agree. They were as useless as ever. Down to third in the group, out of the top 10 qualifying records and only four points ahead of Turnia in fourth, the Druids need to get into gear again if they are to reach Welsh's goal of winning the cup.

Final score:
Lykaia 2 [<player 10> 10, 39]
NEWI Cefn Druids 1 [Greaves 86]

Druids team ( 4-3-3 ): Garth; Griffiths, Hinton, Lambealle, Groves; Posters, Welsh (Orange h/t), Holmes; Frederiksson (Greaves h/t), Belmore, Gessemschmitthaagen-Po.

Results so far...

Matchday 1: NEWI Cefn Druids 2-0 Coruna
Matchday 2: The Home Islands 0-3 NEWI Cefn Druids
Matchday 3: NEWI Cefn Druids 1-1 Brazillico
Matchday 4: Europa Brittania 1-2 NEWI Cefn Druids
Matchday 5: NEWI Cefn Drudis 4-0 Everybody Dies
Matchday 6: NEWI Cefn Druids 3-2 Melmond
Matchday 7: Intelligent Madness 1-2 NEWI Cefn Druids
Matchday 8: NEWI Cefn Druids 1-1 Turnia
Matchday 9: Lykaia 2-1 NEWI Cefn Druids

...top scorers...

(7) Liam Gessemschmitthaagen-Po
(4) Trevor Belmore
(2) Björn-Trevor Frederiksson, Simon Greaves
(1) Trevor Kallins, Bill Posters, Trevor Law, Ron Lambealle.

...and still to come...

Matchday 10: Coruna v NEWI Cefn Druids
Matchday 11: NEWI Cefn Druids v The Home Islands
Matchday 12: Brazillico v NEWI Cefn Druids
Matchday 13: NEWI Cefn Druids v Europa Brittania
Matchday 14: Everybody Dies v NEWI Cefn Druids
Matchday 15: Melmond v NEWI Cefn Druids
Matchday 16: NEWI Cefn Druids v Intelligent Madness
Matchday 17: Turnia v NEWI Cefn Druids
Matchday 18: NEWI Cefn Druids v Lykaia

OOC: BTW, apparently, I ghost posted, so please forgive me. If it was a real double post, I wouldn't dream of deleting such a thing.

Tadjikistan

16-06-2004, 17:37

Tadjikistan - Rampagonia 0-0

Empty Draw ends first half Qualifications

Dushanbe - Tadjikistan had high hopes when they started their match but Rampagonia put up some stiff resistance, their stubbern defense line came as a nasty shock to the Tadjiks. During the first half Triandafillov led his men over the sides but they failed to score.

During the second half, a couple new players showed up on Tadjik side, Rokossovskij for Biriuzev and Voronov for Terekhin, both offensive players. They set up good combinations and created chances for Tadjikistan, but Cherniakhovskij's found the goalkeeper on his way twice while Zhukov kicked the ball over the goal. In the 80th minute, Pliievs shot ended in the feet of a Rampagonian defender. And in the last minutes of match Triandafillov sent Danilov on the field to add more offensive power. But even with such extreme measures, they still couldnt score.

In the meantime both Oglethorpia and Lovebug tied to their opponents Artoonia and Larkinia, keeping the difference between the 2nd 3rd and 4th team unchanged. The only team that could take advantage of the situation was Gesamtkuntswerk that won with the smallest difference in Slaikau.

And just because we want to discuss goals, our topscorers:
1.Cherniakhovskij - 8
2.Zhukov -4
3.Gromov -1
Luchinsky -1
Pliiev -1
Yudenich -1

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Group 2
Pos Team P W D L F A GD Pts PP
1 Gesamtkuntswerk 9 8 1 0 23 8 15 25 52
2 Tadjikistan 9 6 2 1 19 8 11 20 47
3 Oglethorpia 9 5 2 2 12 6 6 17 44
4 Lovebug 9 4 2 3 14 14 0 14 41
5 Krytenia 9 4 1 4 12 14 -2 13 40
6 Dennisov 9 3 3 3 10 7 3 12 39
7 Larkinia 9 3 2 4 16 16 0 11 38
8 Artoonia 9 3 1 5 7 16 -9 10 37
9 Rampagonia 9 1 2 6 4 13 -9 5 32
10Slaikau 9 0 0 9 5 20 -15 0 27
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Matches and results:
MD1:Tadjikistan - Larkinia W 4-0
MD2:Krytenia - Tadjikistan W 0-2
MD3:Tadjikistan - Slaikau W 3-0
MD4:Artoonia - Tadjikistan W 0-3
MD5:Tadjikistan - Oglethorpia T 1-1
MD6:Gesamtkuntswerk - Tadjikistan L 5-0
MD7:Tadjikistan - Dennisov W 2-1
MD8:Lovebug - Tadjikistan W 1-4
MD9:Tadjikistan - Rampagonia T 0-0
MD10:Larkinia - Tadjikistan
MD11:Tadjikistan - Krytenia
MD12:Slaikau - Tadjikistan
MD13:Tadjikistan - Artoonia
MD14:Oglethorpia - Tadjikistan
MD15:Tadjikistan - Gesamtkuntswerk
MD16:Dennisov - Tadjikistan
MD17:Tadjikistan - Lovebug
MD18:Rampagonia - Tadjikistan

ooc: Server is extremely slow today!

Lykaia

16-06-2004, 19:53

DRUIDS GET LYKED

The Druids unbeaten run in qualifying came to an end last night, as they were embarrased by the unfancied team from Lykaia. Afterwards, many fans were thinking it was 'typical Druids', coming up with the results no-one expects of them more often that not. But someone not thinking that was clearly manager Tim Welsh.

Final score:
Lykaia 2 [Alansifol 10, 39]
NEWI Cefn Druids 1 [Greaves 86]

Sorry NEWI Cefn Druids :( But I guess if someone had to beat you I'm glad it was us. We have not yet drawn but we have won 4 and lost 5 which we are happy having 12 points at half way, if we can repeat these results we can have 24 points at the end, we have an even goal differential. Hopefully we can get 5 wins in the second half to keep a .500 record which we would be very proud of although we don't expect to be in the Top 3.

Our Goalscorers name is Amika Alansifol, he is 24 years old and it is his 9th goal of the competition. He has scored 9 of Lykaia's 13 goals so far and must be in the top 5 or 10 of goalscorers so far in the competition. Maybe someone could make a list? Here are Lykaia's top scorers blended with NEWI Cefn Druids:

...World Cup Qualifying Top Scorers...
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1.(9) Amika Alansifol [-LYK-]
2.(7) Liam Gessemschmitthaagen-Po [-NEW-]
3.(4) Trevor Belmore [-NEW-]
4.(2) Björn-Trevor Frederiksson [-NEW-]
-.(2) Simon Greaves [-NEW-]
-.(2) Makin Byird [-LYK-]
7.(1) Trevor Kallins [-NEW-]
-.(1) Bill Posters [-NEW-]
-.(1) Trevor Law [-NEW-]
-.(1) Ron Lambealle. [-NEW-]
-.(1) Rammin Steinin [-LYK-]
-.(1) Toom Uchi [-LYK-]
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Maybe Other teams can include this list in their threads and update it by blending their players in as well?

Audioslavia

16-06-2004, 20:47

Shock Horror!
'slaves DONT win 3-0

Audioslavia were unsuccesful in maintaining their run of 3-0 wins by beating Sportonia by a poultry two goals.

Didi Romanov's first goal for his country was supplemented by a superb strike by Rossler to give the 'slaves a 2-0 win.

FINAL SCORE
Sportonia 0
Audioslavia 2 (Romanov 37, Rossler 65)

[code:1:f1f7f15789]Group 3
Pos Team P W D L F A GD Pts PP
1 Audioslavia 9 7 0 2 16 2 14 21
2 Commerce Heights 9 6 2 1 16 5 11 20
3 Raptor Claw 9 6 1 2 18 10 8 19
4 Creedence Clearwater 9 6 1 2 18 13 5 19
5 Jeruselem 9 5 1 3 18 10 8 16
6 Ineptia 9 4 2 3 13 15 -2 14
7 Isles of Wohlstand 9 3 1 5 15 15 0 10
8 Boscioto 9 2 0 7 14 26 -12 6
9 Sportonia 9 0 2 7 11 27 -16 2
10Kipto-Mare 9 0 2 7 7 23 -16 2 [/code:1:f1f7f15789]

Audioslavia remain at the top of the table by a point over Commerce Heights, who themselves lead the impressive Raptor Claw and the resurgent Creedence Clearwater by a point. Jerusalem find themselves three points out of the qualifying zone after their short run of bad form, with Ineptia hot on their heels. The Isles of Wohlstand are struggling to maintain their early pace, having failed to win their last three games. The bottom three remain as they are.

I've been Jeremy Jaffacake, g'nite bitches.

Melmond

16-06-2004, 22:20

Turnia My Stomach
Fearless Farmers Never Fail to Disappoint
By Taro Root of the Suburbia Free Press

TURNIA—The atmosphere was fever pitch at this quaint stadium in the nation of Turnia. The majority of the Turnians were very excited about the upcoming match as they felt as if they were on the verge of something big. They went on the road to group leader NEWI Cefn Druids and were able to tie and they are returning home to an optimistic crowd to take on the team that they were tied for fourth place for, our Fearless Farmers.
On the underbelly of the Turnian excitement was a feeling of uneasiness and malaise from the Melmondians who made the trip to Turnia. Prior experiences have turned into an eternal hope with an underlying pessimism that they are going to blow it again. Many times Melmond has been the more talented side and also a very hard working side, but its always one little error or a bad break that sinks the Fearless Farmers chances and hopes. In this match, it was both.
This is not to take away from the efforts of the Turnia National Team as they played quite possibly their best game ever. If they haven’t, even with the Melmondian bad luck, they may only have tied.
The first goal by Turnia was basically a result of the pure talent of their striker and captain Joshua Turner Jr. After a foul was called on Melmond, Turnia was awarded a free kick. Turner Jr. was able to kick over the Melmond wall and put enough english on the ball to the point where Melmond goalkeeper Snhp Xtfuinxm was not able to anticipate the bend of the ball. The ball gets into the net. The crowd is enraptured by taking a 1-nil lead at the 17th minute against a talented side like Melmond.
However, in this first half, one can argue that all the talent on the pitch was somehow concentrated to one guy. Turnia striker Joshua Turner Jr. demonstrated that his head can be as dangerous as his foot. On an earned corner kick, Turner Jr. was able to outleap all the Melmond defenders and was able to slightly deflect the ball out of reach of the second highest leaper, Melmond goalkeeper Snhp Xtfuinxm. He couldn’t make the adjustment and the ball went into the net. The crowd goes into an even bigger frenzy than the first goal as Joshua Turner Jr. beams after his second goal at the 34th minute which put Turnia up 2-nil. Mercifully, that was all the damage Turner Jr. could do to the Fearless Farmers as the half ended with the same 2-nil score. Joshua Turner Jr. received a standing ovation for his first half performance.
At the beginning part of the second half, Manager Felix Coostatlwak eventually made three substitutions. He planned to get more physical on the back line while adding speed and creativity at midfield and striker. Melmond defender Trav Strachan, a young raw talent, was put in the match. Surprisingly, Nina Steen, who is considered Melmond’s best defender, was the one substituted for. Perhaps they felt they needed some extra size back there. Manager Felix Coostatlwak also put in the O’Connor Greens scoring duo, midfielder Rainy Zoulthane and striker Benjamin Leeb. Midfielder Cristina Antunez and striker Mornakh the Bloody Handed were the players substituted for.
The substitutions were genius. Trav Strachan has earned the reputation of as a tight and physical marker. His presence suffocated Turnia striker Joshua Turner Jr. and seemed to neutralize him. On the other side of the pitch, the Zoulthane-Leeb connection proved to be magical.
At the 63rd minute, Melmond was on the counterattack after Melmond midfielder Critandi Unne intercepted an errant Turnia pass. The Turnia defence was caught off-guard and out of position. Critandi Unne finds Rainy Zoulthane who then runs fast with the ball. It looks as if Zoulthane is trying to find some room to score a goal herself. Alas, that was not the case as Zoulthane just left the ball for Benjamin Leeb, who was right behind her, to let out a rocket shot that Turnia goalkeeper Martin Villarreal had no chance of stopping. Leeb’s goal puts the Fearless Farmers within one.
It would be the Zoulthane-Leeb connection which leads to the equaliser for Melmond at the 74th minute. After Melmond goalkeeper Snhp Xtfuinxm really kicked the crud out of the ball after making a save, Melmond midfielder Camui Arai headed the ball onto Rainy Zoulthane. Zoulthane was looking to make a cross either to the high-flying Chris Owen or the ground force Benjamin Leeb. She gives Leeb a low cross, which instead of going for a bicycle kick, he traps with his right foot and then kicks the ball with his left foot. He read the reaction of Turnia keeper Martin Villarreal so he simply kicked the ball in the net in the opposite direction. Benjamin Leeb scores the equaliser as the Turnia crowd begins to die down.
However, just like every dream a Melmond football fan has, it doesn’t merely die down, it crashes and burns and scars them eternally. At the 79th minute, Turnia was on the attack. It appeared that Turnia striker Joshua Turner Jr. had some breathing room. As he was approaching to the net, Melmond defender Trav Strachan was able to make a brilliant tackle on Turner Jr. However, Turner Jr. falls to the pitch and the whistle blows. A yellow card was given to Strachan despite his clean tackle! One can say that the apparent Turner Jr. dive was underhanded, but one can say it was brilliant strategy since Strachan has a reputation for being a bit overly aggressive. Turner Jr. was awarded a penalty kick in which he converted. He scores the hat trick and the Turnia crowd went absolutely nuts.
To add insult to faux injury, a fluky goal gave Turnia a 4-2 lead. Turnia earned a corner kick. The corner kick was taken by Turnia midfielder Rafael Diaz. The kick went up and Melmond goalkeeper Snhp Xtfuinxm was in position to punch it away. However, the ball hit the top of his knuckles and went backwards into the net. The scorekeepers credited the goal at the 86th minute to Diaz not seeing the unintended redirection by Xtfuinxm. Oh cruel fate!
Turnia wins the match 4-2 and fans of both sides riot. Turnia riots out of happiness but some career football hooligans from Melmond start some fights in anger. You know, in a place where there aren’t many law to begin with, a career criminal in Melmond must find a new law to break. For the Gorillas, it was disorderly conduct. The Melmond National Team granted no interviews as they will get a frosty reception in Lykaia.

Goals
Turner Jr., TUR 17th
Turner Jr., TUR 34th
Leeb, MEL 63rd
Leeb, MEL 74th
Turner Jr., TUR 79th
Diaz, TUR 86th

Cards
Strachan, MEL 79th

Standings

Other Group 10 Results
Intelligent Madness 1 – Everybody Dies 0
Lykaia 2 – NEWI Cefn Druids 1
Coruna 0 – Europa Brittania 3
The Home Islands 0 – Brazillico 2

[code:1:8241c5a964]Group 10
Pts W D L GF:GA GD
1. Europa Brittania 22 7 1 1 24:8 16
2. Brazillico 22 7 1 1 18:6 12
3. NEWI Cefn Druids 20 6 2 1 19:8 11
4. Turnia 16 5 1 3 16:13 3
5. Melmond 13 4 1 4 19:17 2
6. Intelligent Madness 12 3 3 3 15:14 1
7. Lykaia 12 4 0 5 13:13 0
8. The Home Islands 9 3 0 6 11:19 -8
9. Everybody Dies 3 1 0 8 7:27 -20
10. Coruna 1 0 1 8 8:25 -17[/code:1:8241c5a964]

Melmond Team Stats
Goals: Critandi Unne (4), Mornakh the Bloody Handed (4), Chris Owen (4), Benjamin Leeb (3), Camui Arai (2), Naol Keelafin (1),
Cards: Scott Cheney (2), Trav Strachan (1,1), Mornakh the Bloody Handed (1), Critandi Unne (1)

Melmond National Team Schedule

v Lykaia (MPNK Stadium, Faasen) W 2-1
@ Coruna W 4-1
v The Home Islands (Lifedonations Stadium, Morales) W 1-0
@ Brazillico L 2-1
v Europa Brittania (Melmond Bowl, Melmond City) L 3-2
@ NEWI Cefn Druids L 3-2
v Everybody Dies (MelAir Park, Lee) W 4-2
v Intelligent Madness (Frankndottir Stadium, Acosta) T 1-1
@ Turnia L 4-2
@ Lykaia
v Coruna (White Bread Dome, Suburbia)
@ The Home Islands
v Brazillico (Microcosm Football Colossuseum, Aldi)
@ Europa Brittania
v NEWI Cefn Druids (Feliz-Unne Stadium, Unne)
@ Everybody Dies
@ Intelligent Madness
v Turnia (Makinshakes Stadium, O’Connor)

Next Game
at Lykaia

Things are very gloomy if you are a Melmond football fan. The underachieving tradition seems to be continuing on both the international and domestic level. If football was more popular in Melmond, we would probably hear about at least a couple dozen suicides by now. Anyway the next match is a team that we have beaten in Lykaia. However, our performance back then wasn’t that great and it’s arguably worse than ever right now. But then again, life is a piece of shit when you look at it, so let’s always look on the bright side of life. Last qualifying campaign, Melmond was at dead last on Matchday 8. It is after Matchday 9 and we are merely fifth. Certainly a talented and experienced side can do better. Manager Felix Coostatlwak will use his original starting lineup.

GK- Snhp Xtfuinxm
D- Jonsi Torrini
D- Sergio Ortiz
D- Scott Cheney
D- Nina Steen
M- Martin Goodwin
M- Critandi Unne
M- Camui Arai
M- Cristina Antunez
F- Chris Owen
F- Benjamin Leeb

For tickets to Lykaia and the match, call the Therewegoes Travel Agency at 3-18-357-9009. Let me tell you one thing, its really freaking cold there! Bring all the warm clothes you have or maybe even some chains for your boots so you don’t slip on the ice.

Vilita

16-06-2004, 22:43

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Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita) 4 - 2 Avenging Altos
( Kecker 21, Ramzi 64, Stott 67, DuPont 77 ) - ( Laughlin 34, 54 )

Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita)'s midfield answered the call to help end the recent goal shortage and put the Jungle Cats in position for a place in the top 3 of the Group 8 Qualification battle after a deserved 4-2 comeback win over Avenging Altos on Matchday 8. Three Jungle Cat midfielders were on target at Ashton Gate in a frenetic encounter which saw on-loan debutant Serge DuPont round things off after coming off the bench to give evidence of his striking ability with dominant Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita)'s fourth, sealing a deserved victory margin at Altos' Norah Jones International Arena.

But despite the Jungle Cat's considerable attacking possession and superiority on the night, the match was dogged both by continued sloppy defending for the Altos' two goals, and most frustratingly, controversial officiating from referee Terry Vucinic.The Europa Brittania official turned down no less than four strong penalty appeals from Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita) - Stott upended in the box on several occasions - and gave very little the Jungle Cat's way on a night when Giacomo Adika was even booked for routinely looping the ball back to an opponent at a throw in.

Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita) went into the match looking to imrpove their fortunes by returning to a 3-5-2 formation, Matteo Ollirg and Alexander Östling left out - whilst Germán Salomón returned to full fitness to partner Callum Banda in attack. The formation change appeared to pay immediate dividends for Helmut Vilkaus's men, who looked far more comfortable as they took the game to the Altos', the lively Salomón and industrious Kecker both flashing shots past the post, whilst Stott had Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita)'s first penalty appeal after being chopped down when shaping to shoot.

It was the second dismissed spot kick appeal which actually saw the Jungle Cats go in front. Stott's corner from the right handled in the box, but as Taylor waved away appeals from angry Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita) players, the ball broke to Kecker who drove a 25 yard effort through the box and into the bottom corner. On a scorchingly hot night in typically heated Altos, the goal should have been the cue for Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita) to warm their fans with a long overdue goalscoring exhibition against the distinctly average Altos side that never did more than follow steps behind Kaze Progressa but Altos keeper Alitee Benroa beat away a Stott header as the Jungle Cat pushed on. Like so much of that which has been wrong with Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita)'s qualification effort so far, they yet again fell to the sucker punch just after the half hour mark, Enzo Ahat shepparding away a corner only for Viola Harvell's left wing return cross to see Florence Laughlin rise in a static defence to nod home at close range. The overworked Benroa continued to foil Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita) behind his struggling defence, tipping a Banda header wide of the right hand post before the half time interval - the Jungle Cat leaving the field surprisingly on level terms despite dominating proceedings.

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A Telecast capture of the Norah Jones Intl Stadium in Avenging Altos

After the restart, another Banda break down the right channel culminated in a rising angled drive which cracked off the outside of the near post, whilst Ahat rose commandingly from a corner to crash a header off the underside of the bar, Benroa desperately clawing the ball off the line. But amazingly yet again growing superiority would be undone as the Jungle Cats again gifted their unimpressive hosts a goal, Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita) defenders with plenty of time to mark Laughlin and Helena Macintosh in the box from Harvell's cross, but the latter free to head the cross against the crossbar, Laughlin bundling in.

At 2-1 down the unlikely scoreline threatened to be the latest chapter in a dismal Group 8 campaign, but after the hour mark Manager Vilkaus reacted by sending on the youthful Serge DuPont in place of Salomón - the cue for a three goal 13 minute fightback from Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita). First the tireless Ramzi - in the face of criticism playing easily his best ever game in midfield - hit a looping effort from outside the crowded box, which deflected off an Avenging Altos player's boot and dipped unerringly under the crossbar and past Benroa for a deserved leveller.
Three minutes later and Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita) were in front, Stott - giving Altos' Harvell a torrid time throughout with a string of dazzling runs - raced clear onto a flick on before drilling a shot past Benroa and into the far corner.

It more than made amends for yet more disputed penalty appeals after the lively flank player was again brought down in the box in the second half as he stole in, but now Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita) didn't waste time to complain. And rightly so, because in the closing stages they added a hugely deserved fourth, continuously impressive substitute DuPont playing a great first touch to race clear from Kecker's through ball, before lashing an early shot past the helpless Benroa from just inside the box. Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita) maintained their 2 goal advantage for the remainder of the match, before the final whistle from Vucinic, the unimpressive Europa Brittania official.

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VILITA LINEUP

Massimo Corsi

Danilo Liguori
Enzo Ahat
Giacomo Adika

Christian Dogbé
Jonathon Baledrokadroka
Santo Kecker
Jürgen Ramzi
Jonathon Stott

Germán Salomón (DuPont 60)
Callum Banda (Vella 85)

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Serge DuPont
Jim Vella
Massimo Corsi
Matteo Ollirg
Bryan 'Pop' Duiker
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[b]Stott Plays Down Transfer Rumors

Yeaddin Owls AFC flying winger Jonathon Stott dismissed rumors that he would be leaving the club, at least prior to the conclusion of World Cup 15. "I've spoken with Helmut, as well as my good buddy Nigel Chapman, and the chairman, and we feel it would be best for the National Side if I didn't make any major club moves right now. We had considered the offer from Marine, of course, I'd love to go there as they are a big club and they are looking for someone to fill Santo's role in midfield. However, I think with the new Interest from teams such as Shimpol in Liverpool England, Yeaddin want to sit back and wait for a bigger offer before letting me go. Of course I can't blame them, and I want them to get all the funds they can, as Yeaddin will always be my home town club, I will always follow Yeaddin first. Obviously if they get a very large bid, over £4,000,000, I've instructed the chairman to accept it, regardless of where it comes from. But if the offer is not going to improve the future of Yeaddin, then I don't want them to be pressured into making any quick decisions."

Stott is currently being persued by Marine Coast United (Vilita) and Schimpol (Liverpool England); However, It is believed that Strike FC (Vilita) and Orean (Liverpool England) hae also made inquiries for the 24 year old Vilitan born Right Winger. A Yeaddin Spokesperson emphasized that No offer for the Winger would be immediately turned down, despite the public request of the player. The Club, which finished mid table last season, are in need of funds to maintain and expand their stadium. Yeaddin have confirmed that any transfer income up to £1,800,000 would go directly to the stadium fund. Money for new players would not be made available until the £2,000,000 stadium improvement costs are covered.

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INSERT GROUP 8 TABLE HERE - Report Coming Have to leave in 3 mins and forums being SLANI!

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Krytenia

17-06-2004, 00:03

Dennisov, Dennisov, can you hear me? Your boys took one hell of a beating!

(more later)

SCORES:
Krytenia...................2 (Ulvæus 38, Smith 90+4)
Dennisov..................1 (<CF10> 17)
HT: 1-1

A 94th minute winner in a match that was tied for all but 20 minutes, in which you Dennisov were in the lead, doesnt sound like all too much of a beating to me :)

OOC: It's a famous quote from a time when Norway were really really bad. The Norwegians beat England 2-1 and this Norwegian commentator goes absolutely mental, reeling off the names of every english person he knows, then finishing with:
Maggie Thatcher, Maggie thatcher can you hear me? Your boys tooke one helluva beating!!!

As this was a victory on a similar scale, I decided a parroting would be apt.

Turnia

17-06-2004, 02:08

Turnia City Tribune

World Cup XV Qualifing Report
Max Riodondo

Matchday 10 -- Turnia 1 Intelligent Madness 1

Stop the Madness!

Hopefully this will be the last time, for a while, that Turnia will see Intelligent Madness. I cannot say if the Dragons had a let down after yesterday's huge win or if its the madening style of play from IM, be it either/or our team is lucky to finish with a 1-1 draw. All silliness aside, the Dragons were lucky this was home field. If not, this could easily been a massacre.

This is a funny game I tell ya. Riding high one minute, running for your life the next. In keeping with recent form, HC Odle has only issued a statement to the press: "Wow, is IM tough to prepare for or what? I am glad we earned a draw, but a tad disappointed we didn't get the win. Again, this goes to show we must keep an even keel and not get ahead of ourselves. I think the lads are getting it. To be professional, we must think like professionals. No doubt, we will be in the right frame of mind tomorrow. Thank you all for the support."

Sure, I will admit I had stars in my eyes yesterday, I think all of Turnia did. And the coach is right, let's not start talking about the Cup or Pulitzers too soon. Bad me. I did mention yesterday about my Medula Oblongota bursting right?

I am Riodondo and you're not...

Raptor Claw

17-06-2004, 02:26

Raptors Defeated, Much Work Needed

Raptor Claw Lost 1-0 to an impressive Ineptia team. More to come later.

....Raptor Claw's Group After MD 9 (Old Table)

[code:1:52f4684d39]Group 3
Pos Team P W D L F A GD Pts PP
1 Audioslavia 9 7 0 2 16 2 14 21 48
2 Commerce Heights 9 6 2 1 16 5 11 20 47
* 3 Raptor Claw 9 6 1 2 18 10 8 19 46 *
4 Creedence Clearwater 9 6 1 2 18 13 5 19 46
5 Jeruselem 9 5 1 3 18 10 8 16 43
6 Ineptia 9 4 2 3 13 15 -2 14 41
7 Isles of Wohlstand 9 3 1 5 15 15 0 10 37
8 Boscioto 9 2 0 7 14 26 -12 6 33
9 Sportonia 9 0 2 7 11 27 -16 2 29
10Kipto-Mare 9 0 2 7 7 23 -16 2 29
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Brazillico

17-06-2004, 03:13

Brazillico

17-06-2004, 03:15

Spotlight On: Rafiki Torres

We've seen a lot of pleasant surprises for Brazillico thus far in qualifying, but few have been as surprising as Rafiki Torres. The 22-year-old pint size winger was a late addition to the national squad, but has looked good in the last little bit, scoring two goals off the bench in the last three matches.

Rafiki Torres, as with Guy Santos, is another player rising from relative obscurity and coming up from humble backgrounds. Growing up along the southern border of Brazillico with the Bambit tribe, Torres also began to hone his skills with the lush Palopo fruit.

Football is a big thing amongst the Bambit peoples, as entire villages would often play in matches with the playing surface spanning over two miles. These games were rough and lead to a lot of injuries and deaths, as a lot of "off-field" issues were settled during the game (Most refs can't survey two miles worth of playing area).

During one of these matches, the manager for the Burung-Yang-Membuat-Duria Rovers, Xavier Rumbiak, happened to be wandering in the area. It was quite coincidental how he ended up there, as Rumbiak did what any respectable tree-hugging Tanah Burungian would have done and returned an inner-city wounded koala back to its nesting ground, getting lost on the return leg and venturing north to Brazillico. He enjoyed what he saw from the 14-year-old Torres, and decided to bring him to his club.

Young Rafiki immeditately made a name for himself on the Tanah Burung Semi-Pro circuit, his quickness and silky smooth dribbling allowed him to dart past defenders and his poise with the ball showed maturity beyond his years. Since the paycheck in this league isn't too promising, Rafiki took on a part-time job as a steward for Emerald Air. Rafiki used to look up at those large silver birds fly above his village as a child, and working in one of them was a dream come true.

Rafiki's contract with the Burung-Yang-Membuat-Duria Rovers will come to an end during the next transfer period, and it's likely that Rafiki will turn to football full-time.

"Whoever lands him will be very forutnate," said Xavier Rumbiak in an earlier interview, "He's got a great first touch, superb ball control and his quickness is amazing. He's got good breakaway speed, but when it comes to his first step and lateral movement, he's second to none. He's smart with the ball and has a simply uncanny ability to decide when to pass or when to shoot. At 5'7", 140lbs, the body isn't there but the head certainly is."

As promising an offensive weapon Rafiki is, there are still a few holes in his game.

"He isn't very big, so he's about as useful as a one-legged man in an ass-kickin' contest when it comes to aerial challenges," continued Rumbiak. "He's got an accurate shot, but he can't get much on it. I can probably count on one hand the amount of times I saw him score from outside the box last season."

The Brazillican Football Association downplays those weaknesses, because his strengths compliment Octavio Quintana, their other promising winger very nicely.

"Quintana's a natural goal scorer who's dominant in the air," said Brazillican manager Dr. Cosmo. "They're at opposite ends of the striking spectrum, but both very potent, and I look forward to seeing what the two of them will do in the future."

Melmond

17-06-2004, 04:54

Fearless Farmers Stay Cool
Melmond Triumphs In An Oddly Assuring Low Scoring Game
By Taro Root of the Suburbia Free Press

LYKAIA—If there was only one word this reporter can use to describe the atmosphere here in Lykaia for the match between the national teams of Melmond and Lykaia, it would be “BRRRR!!!!” Well, technically brrrrrr isn’t a word, so that will be the quasiword I will use to describe the atmosphere in Lykaia. Anyway, it was a sold out and bundled up crowd in the claustrophobic stadium in Lykaia affectionately known as the Icebox. Crews had to salt and scrape the ice off of the seats and steps in the stadium; otherwise there will be more injuries in the stands rather than on the pitch.
As for the pitch, it is always completely frozen in the permafrost nation of Lykaia. One might as well be playing on concrete, and in some backward nations they do. The temperature was well below freezing, and the whipping winds made the wind chill factor so cold to the point one truly felt what jack frost nipping on your nose is really like. At least it was a sunny day with not a cloud in the sky. Anyway, enough with the meteorology, lets get to the game!
Melmond seems to be a team on the slide after their very disappointing loss against Turnia and Lykaia is on the way up after a colossal upset over the formerly group leading NEWI Cefn Druids. The first half was hotly contested by both sides in this cold stadium. The ball was on each side of the pitch just as equally as the other sides. The equality also goes for the possessions in the first half. Just plain good defensive football on both sides as either offence was not able to get very good shots on goal. That was until the injury time during the first half.
Lykaia was making a late charge which really pushed the limits of Melmond goalkeeper Snhp Xtfuinxm. Lykaia striker Butcher Icebone used his physicality in order to get open. Icebone, instead of taking the shot himself, found leading goalscorer for Lykaia Amika Alansifol wide open. Icebone makes the pass and Alansifol makes a rocket of a shot. Xtfuinxm was very game as he makes a diving deflection which went off his fingertips and over the net. A corner kick was awarded to Lykaia. Lykaia’s corner kick wasn’t all that great as Snhp Xtfuinxm punched it away with ease. However, a Lykaia midfielder was able to head it right back to Alansifol who tries to make a quick kick past Xtfuinxm. However, Xtfuinxm was able to make another diving deflection. Lykaia striker Butcher Icebone thought he had a sure goal coming as he was able to get the deflection and Melmond goalkeeper Snhp Xtfuinxm was still on the ground. He makes his kick, but Xtfuinxm imitates the great Melmondian dryfrog and leaps into the air and catches the ball to make the sudden save. By keeping those barrages of shots out of the net, Xtfuinxm’s performance alone stole the momentum from Lykaia and gave it to Melmond.
At the second half, it was clear that Melmond regained the control of the tempo of the match. In order to stay warm, Melmond went with a fast and furious approach against Lykaia. Shots by the Fearless Farmers came in bushels, however most were on target mainly out of haste and desire to take out their frustrations on a lesser side. Once the Fearless Farmers combined their frantic pace with some cooler headed harmonization, the Fearless Farmers got shots on goal that were on target and many corner kick were given up. Melmond finally got their breakthrough as Critandi Unne was finally able to gain hir traction and found a streaking Benjamin Leeb, a player used to playing in cold weather. Not as cold as Lykaia but pretty darn close. Leeb was able to dribble around the sluggish Lykaia defence and gave the classic eye fake. He looked as if he was going to shoot at the widest spot of the net as the goalkeeper was trying to cut down his angle. Once the goalkeeper started to commit to covering that side, Leeb just shoots the ball into the narrow side of the net. Melmond takes a much needed 1-nil lead at the 70th minute
The Melmond defence put the Lykaia attack into a deep freeze, and one can see the frustration in this once confident side’s faces. The notoriously short tempered Butcher Icebone stiff armed Melmond defender Scott Cheney right into the face. Icebone gets the red card and the heave ho at the 73rd minute. Just as well, the Lykaia newspapers are so embarrassed by his behavior they deny he exists. However, what they cannot deny was that Melmond was very game as the got the 1-nil victory.
Highly touted Melmond goalkeeper Snhp Xtfuinxm finally gets a clean sheet in this go-around of World Cup Qualification. Almost impenetrable while playing for his club side Aldi Reds of the Melmond Premier League, he has been an enigma during this qualifying campaign, giving up more goals in the first nine games than he would in an entire season in the Melmond Premier League. He finally demonstrated his world-class form in this match and hopefully we will see encores of this type of performance.

Goals
Leeb, MEL 70th

Cards
Icebone, LYK 73rd

Standings

Other Group 10 Results
Everybody Dies 0 – Brazillico 3
The Home Islands 1 – Europa Brittania 2
Coruna 0 – NEWI Cefn Druids 3
Turnia 1 – Intelligent Madness 1

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Pts W D L GF:GA GD
1. Europa Brittania 25 8 1 1 26:9 17
2. Brazillico 25 8 1 1 21:6 15
3. NEWI Cefn Druids 23 7 2 1 22:8 14
4. Turnia 17 5 2 3 17:14 3
5. Melmond 16 5 1 4 20:17 3
6. Intelligent Madness 13 3 4 3 16:15 1
7. Lykaia 12 4 0 6 13:14 -1
8. The Home Islands 9 3 0 7 12:21 -9
9. Everybody Dies 3 1 0 9 7:30 -23
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Melmond Team Stats
Goals: Critandi Unne (4), Mornakh the Bloody Handed (4), Chris Owen (4), Benjamin Leeb (4), Camui Arai (2), Naol Keelafin (1),
Cards: Scott Cheney (2), Trav Strachan (1,1), Mornakh the Bloody Handed (1), Critandi Unne (1)

Melmond National Team Schedule

v Lykaia (MPNK Stadium, Faasen) W 2-1
@ Coruna W 4-1
v The Home Islands (Lifedonations Stadium, Morales) W 1-0
@ Brazillico L 2-1
v Europa Brittania (Melmond Bowl, Melmond City) L 3-2
@ NEWI Cefn Druids L 3-2
v Everybody Dies (MelAir Park, Lee) W 4-2
v Intelligent Madness (Frankndottir Stadium, Acosta) T 1-1
@ Turnia L 4-2
@ Lykaia W 1-0
v Coruna (White Bread Dome, Suburbia)
@ The Home Islands
v Brazillico (Microcosm Football Colossuseum, Aldi)
@ Europa Brittania
v NEWI Cefn Druids (Feliz-Unne Stadium, Unne)
@ Everybody Dies
@ Intelligent Madness
v Turnia (Makinshakes Stadium, O’Connor)

Next Game
vs. Coruna (White Bread Dome, Suburbia)

The people of Suburbia certainly have a big day of football ahead of them. First, they are treated to the semifinal matches of the Melmond Club Eliminational Invitational, which features such fancied clubs like Forest Hill FC of Bedistan, Hades Lavamje of Rejistania, Trotting Pinwheel of Kingsford, and of course, Alan City of The Belmore Family. After those matches, the fans will be treated to what will probably be a woodshed beating on Coruna by the hands of the Fearless Farmers. Coruna, the most polite team of Group 10, have been so polite that they let all teams walk all over them. A charged up Fearless Farmers side as well as a frenzied Fearless Farmers faithful should make this a good game to extend the goal differential. But then again, you don’t know when the Fearless Farmers are going to disappoint you next, let’s hope never! Manager Felix Coostatlwak stays with his original starting lineup.

GK- Snhp Xtfuinxm
D- Jonsi Torrini
D- Sergio Ortiz
D- Scott Cheney
D- Nina Steen
M- Martin Goodwin
M- Critandi Unne
M- Camui Arai
M- Cristina Antunez
F- Chris Owen
F- Benjamin Leeb

White Bread Dome
Location: Suburbia, Melmond
Seats: 42,122 (Domed)

The city of Suburbia is the ninth biggest city in Melmond. The White Bread Dome was built with football in mind, but it is also very useful for the many concerts and conventions that come by Suburbia. It is an architectural marvel as the White Bread Dome has natural grass. What happens is that part of the stands retracts as the grass field is wheeled into the stadium. The grass grows just outside of the stadium and can be used for local kids to play on! The city of Suburbia itself was made as many of the northern suburbs of Melmond City conglomerated into one. The place is mainly made up of strip malls, car dealerships, and suburban homes. However, the construction of the White Bread Dome is the city’s effort to have a cosmopolitan heart of town. Some tickets are still available, but the three-game tickets are going fast. Every fan that enters the stadium will get a rally farmer hat to rally our Fearless Farmers on!

Rejistania

17-06-2004, 06:58

A letter to the ASR (asene sekhika rejistaniha)

Hejida,
I had a strange dream last night, the Orange-Blues were in fear of not qualifyinglosing once and drawing aainst teams, no one on this planet has ever heard of: Tim Jenkins Europro or The Redavic Union, where are these nations? Do they have any reputation in the world of soccer? The bad thing was: when I woke up in the state of shock, it was true: The Rejis is third in the qualifying group, they drew against third world countries such as Tim Jenkins Europro or said Union. They lost against Mattigool! Yes, against the Gools who were known for underarchieving in their entire world cup history. I don't want to rant but I really doubt that Laxtu "Karela'tes" Takil or Myk Linkosa can turn the fate. They are like totally based on the highly defensive concepts. Remember the times of hetaki when SyLy and Xese played? We need a bit of that spirit here, not this "just-avoiding-a-loss" strategy which is favored by the coach. I am coach for a divisasi simu heven de'het team so I know it does not work out. There are so many people more qualified for the job as national coach, why are you still sticking to "LT" and "ML"?

Yours sincerely,
Heti Simu
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In the ASR:
Teke Daran (president): well, these question is justified. We recieve many mails urging us to replace LT and ML.
Ilidi Ra (vice-president): No else wants the job.
TD: Can we say that?
IR: Of course not.
TD: well, formulate a standartized answer for this demands - and find someone able and willing to replace them
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The answer:

Hejida Simu'he,
'Remember the times of the hetaki' was one part of your letter. Well, said hetaki failed to qualify for two consecutive times. The Orange-Blues are not doing as well as we wish them to, I admit that. Despite this, the Orange-Blues are currently occupying a qualification spot and they won more than 50% of the matches. We must not forget that nearly the entire team retired in the period between WC14 and now. Players like Dini Y or Syku Lyku have no international experience. Please consider this facts before feeling disaapointed about the team's performance, they are doing what they can.
Yours sincerely,
Ilidi Ha,

Vilita

17-06-2004, 07:09

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Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita) 2 - 3 Starblaydia
(Salomón 27, Stott 45) - (Benson 5, Bentley 67, Haldorsson 79p)

Following the controversial sacking of cheif FA Executive Mille Malasckoia Vilita looked to mirror their success of the opening matchday of competition by taking 3 points from Atlantian Oceania rivals Starblaydia. However, the Jungle Cats looked unsettled from the start, conceding early, and then faltering late on, to drop unecessary points for the 3rd time in the group 8 qualification run.

It was a Bentley cross for Starblaydia that unsettled the Jungle Cat defense just 5 minutes in, and Benson made no mistake in finishing the perfect Bentley ball. However, The Jungle Cats were able to regroup and show flashes of their potential that sits them as defending champions of the Cup of Harmony.

Germán Salomón hit back at his critics and re-opened his goalscoring account by rounding Starblaydian keeper Myhill as the half-hour mark approached. It was Salomón's first goal of the competition, and first since he bagged a late concelation against Melmond in the Cup of Harmony group stage.

Free Kick specialist and team captain Santo Kecker's masterful work gave the Jungle Cats the lead in first half stoppage time. His crafty free kick evaded the Starblaydian wall and set Stott free to easily slott home past a sprawling Starblaydian back line. The goal put the Jungle Cats 2-1 up giong into the half, looking to duplicate the result in Vilita on the opneing matchday of competiton, a 2-1 victory over the debutant blade side.

However, the Jungle Cats were unsettled after the half, a pair of Starblaydian substitutions wreaking havoc on the generally resolute Vilitan formation. Bentley, who set up the opening Stablaydian goal, got one of his own on 67 minutes. And 15 minutes from time, a controversial penalty was awarded when Ollirg was adjudged to have upended Owens in the box. Nearly 5 minutes of arguing ensued between the team captains and the ref, but eventually, a nervous Haldorsson stepped up to take the penalty. Appearing to trip as he took the penalty, the ball rolled slowly towards Corsi's left hand side. Corsi had already dove the wrong way, and valiently sprawled accross to get a hand on the ball, but it was too late as the assistant called the ball over the line before Corsi made contact.

The Jungle Cat fans left the stadium disheartened and shocked as their team failed for the third time to collect all 3 points from a debutant Cup team. They will be looking for an upbeat performance against Grays Harbor to propel them back into contention for a qualifcation spot from Group 8.

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Vilitan FA Sack Executives After Scandals
Conflicts involving FA Officials and the Eauz, TEN & Lowlands Clans Government forces changes

The Vilitan & Turori FA's have Sacked many of their top executives following a series of accusations regarding relationships and opinions on foreign leaders. Vilitan FA Director Mille Malasckoia was sacked today following his outspoken criticism of the Eauz/TEN Hosted World Cup 15 Qualifiers. Malasckoia was a leading voice in the crowded masses huddled outside the Eauz embassy in Atlantian Oceania, speaking his displeasure at the decisions to allow Nations that ceased to exist during World Cup qualifications to continue in taking points away from teams in a battle for Finals qualification, despite having no home fields to play or train on. The always vibrant Malasckoia was a driving force behind the Vilitan FA, ever since their decision to first break out of Regional Competition and enter the world of Internationstatl Competition in the World Cup 13 Qualifiers. His efforts have since been rewarded with a Runner Up Finish in the U21 III Championships and the Vilitan FA's first Internationstatal trophy, the Cup of Harmony XIV. Malasckoia was also instrumental in the passing of the foreign transfer legislation, passed following World Cup 14, which first allowed Vilitan contracted players to be transferred to clubs outside of Vilita & Turori. National team captain Santo Kecker and prospect Marasent Sioane were the first to take advantage of this legislation moving to Barcoenfuego in Kingsford before the transfer deadline. Rumors currently have Keckers Jungle Cat partner Jonathon Stott on the verge of a transfer to Liverpool England. Malasckoia has issued a public apology to the Nations of Eauz and TEN for his increasing complaints, citing that his love for club and country had clouded his ability to reason, in a situation where his professionalism as FA Director needed to shine through, it was his inner heart as a fan of his nations team that instead was revealed. It is beleived that Malasckoia is investing in a new club in Western Turori for entry into the league system in two years time. The National Team coaching staff including Manager Helmut Vilkaus and U21 coach Baron O'Toole will continue in their roles until the end of the current World Cup and U21 Championships, when their situations will be re-assessed by the new FA Executives.

The Turori FA has also been rocked by scandal this week. Following the match in The Lowlands Clans, a historical victory by the Vilitan Colony against the team Vilita earned it's less then spectacular international debut against, the Turori Eels manager was accused of bribery in an Internationstatal sports match by Lowland Clans police forces. The manager has been immediately sacked until further notice and the Assistant will control the team for the remainder of World Cup Quals. Two Turori National players were injured in the post match riots led by the immense travelling Vilita support, Midfielder and past captain Boaibou Houabou is not expected to miss any matches due to his injuries, however young substitute midfielder Sinoabno Linoaib may miss up to 3 matches.

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FA Announces Vilita Peformance Index (VPI)
New Internationstatal Ranking System for performance within a competition

Interim Acting Vilitan FA Director Jermeie Shoultais has announced the creation of the Vilita Peformance Index, a brand new rankings system used to rank the performance of any National Team in any particular Competition based on their performance within their group in relation to their expected performance (Projected through the KPB Rankings system). In addition to announcing this system, Shoultais has released a listing of each of the 100 teams participating in World Cup 15 Quals, ordered by VPI. The list after 10 Qualifying Matches is as follows:

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VPI Rankings :: WC15Q :: Matchday 10
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1 Nikea [55.00] Group 5
2 Mattigool [45.00] Group 4
3 Dance2Revolution [37.50] Group 8
4 Tadjikistan [28.00] Group 2
5 Wella [27.00] Group 8
6 Nastic 2 [26.50] Group 7
7 Gesamtkuntswerk [25.00] Group 2
8 Europa Brittania [17.50] Group 10
9 Ascensia [15.63] Group 6
10 Snub Nose 38 [15.00] Group 6
11 Turori [14.38] Group 1
12 The Lowlands Clans [12.00] Group 1
13 Commerce Heights [11.50] Group 3
14 Creedence Clearwater [10.75] Group 3
15 Liverpool England [10.50] Group 4
16 Bedistan [10.00] Group 1
17 Turnia [09.50] Group 10
18 Giant Zucchini [09.00] Group 6
19 Total n Utter Insanity[08.75] Group 7
20 Avenging Altos [08.75] Group 8
21 NEWI Cefn Druids [08.75] Group 10
22 Cockbill Street [07.50] Group 9
23 The Belmore Family [07.25] Group 9
24 Squornsehlous [06.75] Group 6
25 Audioslavia [06.25] Group 3
26 Lovisa [06.13] Group 9
27 Starblaydia [05.80] Group 8
28 One Red Dot [05.50] Group 1
29 The Evil Umpire [05.50] Group 4
30 Crabec [05.00] Group 1
31 Stalag 5 [05.00] Group 7
32 Brazillico [04.50] Group 10
33 Iansisle [04.25] Group 4
34 Svecia [04.25] Group 8
35 Halfassedstates [04.00] Group 5
36 Jeruselem [03.88] Group 3
37 Kaze Progressa [03.50] Group 5
38 Raptor Claw [03.40] Group 3
39 Spaam [03.25] Group 7
40 Dennisov [03.13] Group 2
41 Crystilakere [03.05] Group 6
42 Krytenia [03.03] Group 2
43 The Republican Army [02.90] Group 5
44 Magnus Valerius [02.85] Group 9
45 Lallania [02.70] Group 5
46 Oaker [02.68] Group 6
47 Ktony [02.50] Group 1
48 Isles of Wohlstand [02.50] Group 3
49 The Gulf States [02.50] Group 4
50 Tasty Toast [02.50] Group 9
51 Ineptia [02.43] Group 3
52 Melmond [02.40] Group 10
53 Haperd [02.30] Group 5
54 Lykaia [02.30] Group 10
55 Aquilla [02.10] Group 1
56 Tanah Burung [02.00] Group 5
57 The Weegies [01.95] Group 7
58 Shang-Ti [01.93] Group 9
59 Lovebug [01.85] Group 2
60 Intelligent Madness [01.65] Group 10
61 Artoonia [01.60] Group 2
62 Boscioto [01.60] Group 3
63 Tim Jenkins Europro [01.60] Group 4
64 Qia [01.60] Group 5
65 Balti Pie [01.60] Group 6
66 Kodia [01.60] Group 7
67 Grays Harbor [01.60] Group 8
68 KT MPLG [01.60] Group 9
69 The Home Islands [01.60] Group 10
70 Morriganavia [01.56] Group 7
71 Oglethorpia [01.50] Group 2
72 The Redavic Union [01.48] Group 4
73 Larkinia [01.38] Group 2
74 Kingsford [01.25] Group 9
75 TripB [00.80] Group 1
76 Rampagonia [00.80] Group 2
77 Jaodom [00.80] Group 4
78 Sprotbot [00.80] Group 5
79 Progressive Beans [00.80] Group 6
80 Baureus [00.80] Group 7
81 East Asian Empire [00.80] Group 8
82 Everybody Dies [00.80] Group 10
83 Oddslavo [00.78] Group 7
84 Rejistania [00.75] Group 4
85 Resistencia [00.68] Group 9
86 Kipto-Mare [00.67] Group 3
87 El Cid The Hero [00.59] Group 6
88 Vilita [00.48] Group 8
89 Grand Master Mark [00.42] Group 1
90 Foggymushmush [00.40] Group 1
91 Slaikau [00.40] Group 2
92 Sportonia [00.40] Group 3
93 Daekerius [00.40] Group 5
94 Rot-Gelb-Grun [00.40] Group 6
95 Bakinhale [00.40] Group 8
96 Rukbat al Rami [00.40] Group 9
97 Coruna [00.40] Group 10
98 Calientia [00.31] Group 4
99 Lemmitania [00.25] Group 8
100Oceaice [00.17] Group 7
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Jungle Cat Downfall Continues

The Vilita Jungle Cats find themselves at a competition-low 7th in the group 8 table, with just 8 matches to go. It is imperitave that Vilita pick up maximum points in the upcoming matches with Grays Harbor and the East Asian Empire if they are to remain in the hunt for a place in the World Cup 15 Finals in Eauz/TeN.
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Group 8
Pos Team P W D L F A GD Pts PP
1 Dance 2 Revolution 10 6 2 2 17 9 8 20 44
2 Wella 10 5 3 2 17 12 5 18 42
3 Svecia 10 4 4 2 13 9 4 16 40
4 Avenging Altos 10 5 1 4 18 17 1 16 40
5 Starblaydia 10 4 3 3 20 13 7 15 39
6 Lemmitania 10 4 3 3 15 14 1 15 39
7 Vilita 10 4 2 4 15 15 0 14 38
8 Grays Harbor 10 2 4 4 10 16 -6 10 34
9 The East Asian Empire 10 2 2 6 9 19 -10 8 32
10Bakinhale 10 2 0 8 10 20 -10 6 30
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Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [] - [] Wella <-
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The Lowland Clans

17-06-2004, 08:53

ASNN - Progressan Referee and Former Manager Convicted in Bribery Scandal

GRAHAM CITY - The World Cup Community was rocked by the conviction of a bribery scandal that could go just beyond the musings of the deranged Turori manager and a bitter Progressan referee, as reports start coming in from the Graham City Police Department, the Chief of Police Justin Finnikin made the statement that the pair's testimony may implicate members of the international World Cup Community. In his press conference today, the pair confessed with little pressure, and it became clear that the scale of the scandal was bigger than originally thought. As the game opened today in Crabec, many expected the scandal to be over...but far from it.

Still reeling from the loss of Lester Preston, who has been confirmed to be out for the rest of the qualifiers, the Stars started out strong. Soon though, the refing began to resemble the previous game. With several blatant dives and cards on those far away from the play. When the news reached the President-Elect, he gave the order for a TIS regiment to be deployed via orbital transport and OH-101 Orca-2 Helos to the stadium and to Crabec Soccer Headquarters. As the game came to a close with the Stars down to eight players, the TIS squad descended onto the stadium, grabbing the ref and the managers opf the Crabec squad. At their headquaters, many high level execs were taken, bringing the grand total of people suspected to be involved in the scandal to one hundred and four, from Turori, Vilita, and Crabec.

At the press conference after the game, Manager Jeff McKay made these statements: "It appears that these games no longer have the legitimacy to be considered World Cup qualifiers. I have begun deliberation with Mr. Fleury and head of the Ministry of Sports, Art, Culture, And Dusty Things In Museums (SACADTIM) in possibility of asking the WCC to declare these matches invalid until the scandal has been sorted out in it's entirety." Another statement from GCPD Chief Fillikin hinted that One Red Dot officials might be involved as well in this plot, as well as those from Aquilla, who are both in a race with Turori to rip the Stars from their qualifing spot. There are other suggestions that the new Vilitan FA heads have entered there office with knowledge of the scandal, and more rumors that the President would use TIS squads to 'retrieve' those involved in the listed countries. More news on this scandal as it unfolds.

TLC Stars 0 - 0 Crabec

Starblaydia

17-06-2004, 10:30

Starblaydia get revenge in 3-2 Win over Vilita
Blades move up to 5th in the table

Due to TV rights issues the Starblaydia Vs Vilita Match, held at the 94,000 capacity Jader Barbalho Stadium, will not be broadcast or the details reported upon until the match has been shown in full on Vilita's TV screens.

What we are contractually allowed to tell you at this stage is that Starblaydia won 3-2, and have leapfrogged both Vilita and Lemmitania in the table to surge into 5th spot with 15 points from 10 games.
[code:1:13f5aa2026]Group 8
Pos Team P W D L F A GD Pts PP
1 Dance 2 Revolution 10 6 2 2 17 9 8 20 44
2 Wella 10 5 3 2 17 12 5 18 42
3 Svecia 10 4 4 2 13 9 4 16 40
4 Avenging Altos 10 5 1 4 18 17 1 16 40
##5 Starblaydia 10 4 3 3 20 13 7 15 39##
6 Lemmitania 10 4 3 3 15 14 1 15 39
7 Vilita 10 4 2 4 15 15 0 14 38
8 Grays Harbor 10 2 4 4 10 16 -6 10 34
9 The East Asian Empire 10 2 2 6 9 19 -10 8 32
10Bakinhale 10 2 0 8 10 20 -10 6 30 [/code:1:13f5aa2026]

When the report becomes available to us you'll see it here, first. Well, you'll see it second, but never mind, we won!

Abridged Match Report:

Starblaydia's bouyance after their historic win over Dance 2 Revolution was seen in the opening few minutes, as Starblaydia's crisp passing and flowing movement set up a goal after just 4 minutes, with Bentley's perfect distrubition put Benson through on the right-hand side to knock it past the goalie.

This goal focussed Vilita's Jungle Cats and they fought back to respond on 27 minutes as Germán Salomón powered through the centre of defence to take the ball around Boaz Myhiill for the equaliser. They then took the lead on 45 + 2 minutes, with a well-worked free-kick from Santo Kecker, faking the shot and rolling the ball past the mid-air wall for Jonathon Stott to smash it home.

Demoralised at half-time, a few changes sparked a Starblaydi revivial. Determined to turn Home Matches into 'Fortress Starblaydia', the Blades fought back with two goals to win the match, taking their 12th point from the maximum of 15 at home. Steve Owens replaced de Souza Lima, and Robert Cole came on for the hyped-up Philip Ifil, in straight swaps.

Robert Cole's fresh legs made the difference, as he bombed down the right flank and dug out a pinpoint cross for the head of Bentley. With barely ten minutes left, Steve Owens' charge into the box was unfairly brought to a grassy-impact conclusion by substitute Matteo Ollirg, in the opinion of the referee.

Looking rather nervous, Haldorsson went to strike it right-footed, but then faked at the last moment and left-foot toe-poked it towards the bottom corner. Massimo Corsi was wrong-footed to begin with, but raced across the goalline and was barely an inch away from denying Starblaydia's lead as the ball rolled slowly over the line.

Immediately Lazerevski was taken off for Stephen Asante, as Starblaydia played a 5-4-1 to hold off the Jungle Cats. Ten minutes of desperate defending followed, but Starblaydia held firm to the final whistle.

The Starblaydi Manager, Jean-Paul Georges-Ringeaux went absolutely crazy and stormed down the touchline and onto the pitch to congratulate his team.

Final Score:
Starblaydia 3 - 2 Vilita
(Benson 5, Bentley 67, Haldorsson 79pen) (Salomón 27, Stott 45)

Jeruselem

17-06-2004, 13:04

Jeruselem Government News

Jeruselem 4th as Raptor's lose grip

Former #1 table leaders Raptor Claw slipped back to 5th as the favourites headed the table with Jeruselem winning 3-0 to keep up the campaign to qualifty. The solid 3-0 win over Boscioto and Raptor Claw loss to Ineptia 0-1 highlighted Match day 10 results.

While not the same thumping last time 7-1, the Jeruselem 3-0 win showed the Crusader campaign has not falling off the rails as other teams only managed 1-0 or 2-0 wins this day.

[code:1:f18d1fc8cd]
Group 3
Isles of Wohlstand 0 Audioslavia 1
Sportonia 0 Commerce Heights 2
Boscioto 0 Jeruselem 3
Kipto-Mare 0 Creedence Clearwater 1
Ineptia 1 Raptor Claw 0

Group 3
Pos Team P W D L F A GD Pts PP
1 Audioslavia 10 8 0 2 17 2 15 24 48
2 Commerce Heights 10 7 2 1 18 5 13 23 47
3 Creedence Clearwater 10 7 1 2 19 13 6 22 46
4 Jeruselem 10 6 1 3 21 10 11 19 43
5 Raptor Claw 10 6 1 3 18 11 7 19 43
6 Ineptia 10 5 2 3 14 15 -1 17 41
7 Isles of Wohlstand 10 3 1 6 15 16 -1 10 34
8 Boscioto 10 2 0 8 14 29 -15 6 30
9 Kipto-Mare 10 0 2 8 7 24 -17 2 26
10Sportonia 10 0 2 8 11 29 -18 2 26
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Lallania

17-06-2004, 13:07

LALLANIA WINS! LALLANIA WINS

The second half of the qualifiers got of to a great start as Lallania defeated the Republican Army 3-2. This was a much-needed win as the team is entering what they call a critical run to respectability. Already, they have surpassed their number of wins from the last world cup, and coach Filip Gorotia seems to be a little bit more relaxed now that the rumor of his being fired have subsided. But the team feels that with the right teams losing at the right time, they may be able to sneak into contention. "Our goal," says Gorotia, "Is to still be in the running right up to the end. We want to make our mark." The team has recently joined the EEFA (Eastern European Football Association) and may not be eligible for the qualifiers for World Cup 16.

Lallania was also pleased to see themselves ranked #45 in the VPI. "We are better than half of the other teams?" asked Term Fezzel, "Somehow I doubt that. But that's great for us!"

Tadjikistan

17-06-2004, 13:59

Larkinia - Tadjikistan 1-3

Group 2
Rampagonia 0 Oglethorpia 4
Artoonia 0 Gesamtkuntswerk 2
Slaikau 0 Dennisov 1
Krytenia 0 Lovebug 0
Larkinia 1 Tadjikistan 3

A good start in the second half of the Qualifications results in a good position in the group

Larkinia -Tadjikistans hopes to get through the qualifications by getting enough points against the weaker teams in the group, and try to hold on against the stronger ones. Its the only strategy available to Tadjikistan, but its a strategy that seems to work. Tadjikistan beat Larkinia today with 1-3.

Tadjikistan could not hide being nervous, after their draw with Rampagonia they feared to get stuck in another swamp. It was only after 31 minutes that they got over that fear, when Cherniakhovskij struck his 28th international goal, finishing off a move he started by himself by touching home a cross from Pliiev.

Larkinia's response was an rush down the right side, but their carefully-placed shot wasnt placed carefully enough and a combination of Demianenko's leg and the foot of a post denied them. Gromov reacted swiftly and made a long pass to the ever available Pliiev, Pliiev broke through the Larkinian left side and secured the match with a long shot in the right corner.

Larkinia came back in the second half, creating a number of new chances and making up for their mistakes in the first half. After 4 minutes of trying they succeeded and scored their first goal of the match, giving them the opportunity to get even atleast.

Zhukov however gave to no chance when he took advantage of a failed Larkinian rush on the Tadjik goal, Zhukov raced to the other side to hit a high shot which deflected of the right post and into the net leaving Larkinia beaten in their own Stadium.

The Tadjiks can now relax and prepare for their next game. Their opponent will be Krytenia, 6th in the group with four wins, four losses and 2 draws. They'll have to do good if they want to make any progress in the group and that is a good indication to the Tadjiks to expect an offensive Krytenia.

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roup 2
Pos Team P W D L F A GD Pts PP
1 Gesamtkuntswerk 10 9 1 0 25 8 17 28 52
2 Tadjikistan 10 7 2 1 22 9 13 23 47
3 Oglethorpia 10 6 2 2 16 6 10 20 44
4 Dennisov 10 4 3 3 11 7 4 15 39
5 Lovebug 10 4 3 3 14 14 0 15 39
6 Krytenia 10 4 2 4 12 14 -2 14 38
7 Larkinia 10 3 2 5 17 19 -2 11 35
8 Artoonia 10 3 1 6 7 18 -11 10 34
9 Rampagonia 10 1 2 7 4 17 -13 5 29
10Slaikau 10 0 0 10 5 21 -16 0 24
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MD1:Tadjikistan - Larkinia W 4-0
MD2:Krytenia - Tadjikistan W 0-2
MD3:Tadjikistan - Slaikau W 3-0
MD4:Artoonia - Tadjikistan W 0-3
MD5:Tadjikistan - Oglethorpia T 1-1
MD6:Gesamtkuntswerk - Tadjikistan L 5-0
MD7:Tadjikistan - Dennisov W 2-1
MD8:Lovebug - Tadjikistan W 1-4
MD9:Tadjikistan - Rampagonia T 0-0
MD10:Larkinia - Tadjikistan W1-3
MD11:Tadjikistan - Krytenia
MD12:Slaikau - Tadjikistan
MD13:Tadjikistan - Artoonia
MD14:Oglethorpia - Tadjikistan
MD15:Tadjikistan - Gesamtkuntswerk
MD16:Dennisov - Tadjikistan
MD17:Tadjikistan - Lovebug
MD18:Rampagonia - Tadjikistan

Brazillico

17-06-2004, 16:11

Our Goalscorers name is Amika Alansifol, he is 24 years old and it is his 9th goal of the competition. He has scored 9 of Lykaia's 13 goals so far and must be in the top 5 or 10 of goalscorers so far in the competition. Maybe someone could make a list? Here are Lykaia's top scorers blended with NEWI Cefn Druids:

Maybe Other teams can include this list in their threads and update it by blending their players in as well?

I like the idea, particularly for Group 10 since we have a fair number of active nations in this group. I've taken the liberty of adding my top scorers.

...World Cup Qualifying Top Scorers...
[code:1:2bda1712c6]
1. (9) Amika Alansifol [-LYK-]
2. (8) Sandro Cannon [-BRA-]
3. (7) Liam Gessemschmitthaagen-Po [-NEW-]
4. (6) Octavio Quintana [-BRA-]
5. (4) Trevor Belmore [-NEW-]
-. (4) Guy Santos [-BRA-]
7. (2) Björn-Trevor Frederiksson [-NEW-]
-. (2) Simon Greaves [-NEW-]
-. (2) Makin Byird [-LYK-]
-. (2) Rafiki Torres [-BRA-]
11.(1) Trevor Kallins [-NEW-]
-. (1) Bill Posters [-NEW-]
-. (1) Trevor Law [-NEW-]
-. (1) Ron Lambealle. [-NEW-]
-. (1) Rammin Steinin [-LYK-]
-. (1) Toom Uchi [-LYK-]
-. (1) Tom Maracana [-BRA-]
[/code:1:2bda1712c6]

Mattigool

17-06-2004, 20:12

It's a pity. It probably will be the most succesful WC for Mattigool and I got no time for RPing. Unfortunately I am moving from one town to another, there are a lot of boxes around me, every room looks like a battlefield. Perhaps the Gools like a little bit chaos around them. :D
Hope I can make it to Group stage for the first time.

Mattigool

17-06-2004, 20:13

At least a double posting. :?

The Evil Umpire

17-06-2004, 21:10

Okay okay! It looks like we are getting back in our evil shape! So we lost to Mattigool 2-1. They are a good team this year. But we absolutely steamrolled and drowned The Redavic Union in our purest evil with a 4-nil victory!! Terrible Tripping Teabags job well done! Thumbs up for evil!

Krytenia

17-06-2004, 21:28

THE HERALD SPORTS DIGEST

Red Panda In Lovebug

THE glorious sunshine over Lovebug was about the brightest thing in a dour game which ended goalless.
The only point of note in an otherwise dour game was the second-half sending off of Lovebug's "Panda" Bamboor. Having just been booked for a foul on Wes Byers, Bamboor proceeded to berate the no-nonsense Starblaydi referee, who had no hesitation in showing a second yellow for dissent.
Neither side made much impact on either goal, though sub Oliver Müller did put a header over the bar for Krytenia.
Next up for the Celestials will be the return game away to Tadjikistan. Fans will remember the mass brawl in the first game between these two sides, and with the Tadjiks keen to keep up their good form, and Krytenia attempting to raise their game, both sides will be fired up once more. Strap yourselves in for this one, things could get interesting!

SCORES:
Krytenia...................0
Lovebug...................0
HT: 0-0

Top Scorers:
Ari Smith - 5
Colin Ulvæus - 4

Fixtures:
@ Lovebug L 1-2 (Ulvæus)
v Tadjikistan L 0-2
@ Larkinia W 3-2 (Grüber, Smith, Ulvæus)
@ Rampagonia D 1-1 (Smith)
v Slaikau W 1-0 (Ulvæus)
@ Artoonia W 4-2 (Poldov, Smith 2, Lydersen)
v Oglethorpia L 0-2
@ Gesamtkuntswerk L 0-2
v Dennisov W 2-1 (Ulvæus, Smith)
v Lovebug D 0-0
@ Tadjikistan
v Larkinia
v Rampagonia
@ Slaikau
v Artoonia
@ Oglethorpia
v Gesamtkuntswerk
@ Dennisov

Resistencia

17-06-2004, 22:48

Another Disappointing Cup
Resistencia Finishes with Pathetic Showing

Once again, Resistencia's fans got pumped up for the start of World Cup XV. Once again, they will find themselves watching other nations play in the elimination rounds. Yet another terrible performance at a World Tournament leaves the fate of Head Coach Larry Kurchev at stake. It is probable he will be fired in the next few days.

There were a few bright spots for the Eagles in this debacle. Veteran team captain Dave Liddler had a solid performance in the cup, playing as a midfielder for the first time. Goalie Randy Skyler showed some flashes of brilliance, however most of his world cup was spent contemplating his horrible defense. Perhaps the most encouraging thing to happen for Resistencia in this cup was the play of 18 year old Giovanni Lombardi. The young forward led the team in goals and was the team's only scoring threat.

However, these little bright spots pale when compared to the negatives to come out of this world cup. Resistencia was overmatched in all six of its losses. In its two draws, they struggled the whole way and were lucky to escape. Even their one win was a game full of errors.

Now, the Resistencia fans will be left to watch the international powerhouses compete amongst eachother and dream that one day their team will be among them.

Rejistania

17-06-2004, 23:05

...World Cup Qualifying Top Scorers...
Now including rejistanian players
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1. (9) Amika Alansifol [-LYK-]
2. (8) Sandro Cannon [-BRA-]
3. (7) Liam Gessemschmitthaagen-Po [-NEW-]
-. (7) Lyku Ju [-REJ-]
5. (6) Octavio Quintana [-BRA-]
6. (5) Milan Iti~n [-REJ-]
7. (4) Trevor Belmore [-NEW-]
-. (4) Guy Santos [-BRA-]
-. (4) Syku Lyku [-REJ-]
10. (2) Björn-Trevor Frederiksson [-NEW-]
-. (2) Simon Greaves [-NEW-]
-. (2) Makin Byird [-LYK-]
-. (2) Rafiki Torres [-BRA-]
-. (2) Hansalda Ki [-REJ-]
15.(1) Trevor Kallins [-NEW-]
-. (1) Bill Posters [-NEW-]
-. (1) Trevor Law [-NEW-]
-. (1) Ron Lambealle. [-NEW-]
-. (1) Rammin Steinin [-LYK-]
-. (1) Toom Uchi [-LYK-]
-. (1) Tom Maracana [-BRA-]
-. (1) Ita Syku [-REJ-]
-. (1) Liy Ra [-REJ-]
-. (1) Sime Hilat [-REJ-]
[/code:1:2212fe66e0]

Commerce Heights

17-06-2004, 23:48

CommuniZt RP Bonus Machine Charged With Murder!
COMMERCE HEIGHTS, CH - Today, CEO Dalen Quaice of PariMedia was murdered while attempting to correct errors in the RP bonus machine illegally imported from the United Slani Communizts of Eauz for World Cup 15 qualifying. The modifications, which seem to be perfectly legal under WCSA regulations, were related to the Gesamtkuntswerk Inverse RP Bonus System and the use of an illegal quality RP bonus (the illegality of such a system means that the actions of the RP bonus machine cannot be considered self-defense), and would have made substantial profits for many major Commerce Heights corporations, including PariMedia. Interim CEO Goran'agar has refused to comment on the situation, but an official response to the incident is expected from PariMedia soon. The RP bonus machine responsible has been deactivated and is currently being held at an undisclosed location.

Rot-Gelb-Grun

17-06-2004, 23:54

Andreas: Ich glaube, daß wir ziemlich schlecht tun. Ist dieses zutreffende?

Jürgen: Ja sind wir. Sehr schlecht in der Tat.

Andreas: Ich sehe. Schießen Sie den Manager.

Jürgen: Denken Sie nicht, das eine drastische Spitze sein würde? Ich bedeute, es bin unser erster Versuch nach allen...

Andreas: Notwendigkeiten müssen.

Jürgen: In diesem Fall bereite ich meine Pistole vor.

Später...

Jürgen: Trauriger Chef.

Klaus: Und tu, Jürgen?

BANG!

- Ende -

KT MPLG

18-06-2004, 00:30

8 KT MPLG 10 2 0 8 7 24 -17 6 30

"It may be our first World Cup, but three more losses? What have you guys been doing? Louis Martin scored two. Marian Knight scored two. Loki Svensson got one. Jacob Titus got one. And Taro Seichi has one. AND THAT'S IT! Pathetic! We've been shut out in three straight games! If it wasn't for me taking out Sawyer, that goal differential might be MINUS THIRTY! We are representing our NATION here! Do you guys know what that means? It means that if we go out there and look bad, all of KT MPLG looks bad! The defense is shot, the forwards can't score, and Ishida's basically trying to carry the whole game! That just won't work! We want to make them see us in a new light. We want to go out there and win. Now, TBF beat us 5-0 last time we played, so I've got no choice. Wellenburg, you're in. Ishida, take a breather, you've played well. Now, starting lineup will be as follows. Defense: Kalin, Jones, Carsey, and Hamada. Midfield: Martin, Numataka, Seichi. Forwards: Knight, Woods, and Frelander. Remember, don't go out there looking for glory. Don't go out there trying to be a hero. The only thing that matters is how many times that sphere goes into that goal! We need some points, people. Can you go get them or not?"
A resounding YES! is heard from the players.
"Well, then, let's play some football!"
Jonathan Triggs stands back, a smile on his face. More than likely, they'd lose, but at least this way they will try as hard as they can. I don't want to be manager of a team that just sits on its ass, now do I?

[OOC: Sorry about not RPing in a while, I've had some connection problems.]

Brazillico

18-06-2004, 01:40

The Brazillico Advance

Hi Hoes! Hi Hoes! It's off to Eauz we goes!
2-1 road victory over group leaders tanks up Brazillico’s jingoism

By Jake Tartare

Ok, well Brazillico hasn't quite yet punched their ticket to the World Cup, but their scintallating 2-1 win does leave them very close to Eauz's ample brothels and cathouses, filled to the brim with their world famous and stunningly beautiful prostitutes. Indeed, it’s beginning to smell like Eauz over here, and it’s not just because of the prevailing easterly winds, as this recent toppling of Europa Britannia now makes Brazillico’s World Cup prospects shine brighter than ever.

In the 38th Minute, Europa Britannia opened the scoring as Noal Huntly crossed the ball into the box following a Brazillican foul. The cross was headed by Nikolas Kiwitz, who elevated himself over the Brazillican defense and directed a header between the near keeper and a diving Lisa Cannon.

The match was a pretty entertaining one, both teams manufacturing a wealth of chances but not being able to do much with them. The next opportunity was for the Britannians, and it was a golden one, as Derek Lionel sprung himself open and headed towards goal. Simon McCosh was left with little recourse besides a sliding tackle on Lionel, one which didn’t connect cleanly, giving the Britannians a corner. The charismatic Lionel stepped up to take the penalty, pulling it to the left, but getting met by the outstretched hands of Lisa Cannon to keep this match a one goal affair.

It appeared as though Brazillico would have to settle for being second fiddle to the Britannians for the second time in as many matches, but Brazillico was granted a brilliant opportunity as Octavio Quintana was fouled just outside the box at the start of injury time. There was a palpable sense of excitement of the stadium as Guy Santos readied his nerve and prepared to take the free kick; avoiding a goal would no doubt spell victory for the Brittanians. Santos took a deep breath and hammered a hard, dipping shot, curling towards the left post. Mikel Hansen’s feet may well have been in stuck in cement as he watched the ball get thumped inside the far post, apparently dashing hopes of a Brittanian victory.

So it appeared as though Brazillico had at least secured themselves a draw, no small feat considering the notoriously hostile Britannian crowd. However, Lady Luck came knocking on Brazillico’s door once again, as Ian Khandrias pulled of one of the biggest bonehead moves in sport history, passing it back towards goal right towards a hussling Rafiki Torres. Torres lunged for the ball and was toppled over when colliding with a sliding Hansen, leaving the referee pointing at the spot.

Once again, it was Santos’ turn to shine and etch a place with the heroes of Brazillican football past. He gently placed the ball on the step and took six paces back. The referee blew the whistle as Santos stutter-stepped towards the ball, hammering it in the top-left corner while Hansen was sprawled out to the right. Euphoria spread amongst the small contigent of Brazillican supporters, as Santos’ last second penalty earned Brazillico one of their most memorable wins in history, hopefully paving that golden road to the World Cup.

Europa Britannia 1 Kiwitz 38
Brazillico 2 Santos 90+1’, 90+3’(P)*

*And don’t you dare call it a godmod. :wink:

...Group 10 Top Scorers...
Now with Melmond!
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1. (9) Amika Alansifol [-LYK-]
2. (8) Sandro Cannon [-BRA-]
3. (7) Liam Gessemschmitthaagen-Po [-NEW-]
4. (6) Octavio Quintana [-BRA-]
-. (6) Guy Santos [-BRA-]
6. (4) Trevor Belmore [-NEW-]
-. (4) Critandi Unne [-MEL-]
-. (4) Mornakh the Bloody Handed [-MEL-]
-. (4) Chris Owen [-MEL-]
-. (4) Benjamin Leeb [-MEL-]
11.(2) Björn-Trevor Frederiksson [-NEW-]
-. (2) Simon Greaves [-NEW-]
-. (2) Makin Byird [-LYK-]
-. (2) Rafiki Torres [-BRA-]
-. (2) Camui Arai [-MEL-]
[/code:1:2dfa8264a9]

Turnia

18-06-2004, 02:23

Turnia City Tribune

World Cup XV Qualifiers Report
Max Riodondo

Matchday 11 -- Turnia 1 Everybody Dies 2

Did everyone just die? Shocked...

There comes a time when we all must look in the mirrior and ask, "How bad do you want this? What do you believe in? Are you man enough?", and all those other philosophical ideas. How bad DO the Dragons want to advance? Do they believe they CAN? Does the team have enough heart?

Today's game versus Everybody Dies was very similar to the Dragons opening match against Intelligent Madness... high hopes and big dreams. As we have all seen, dreams can become nightmares and hope can fade, then come back and turn again into dreams. However, this 1-2 loss to ED is like Nightmare on Elm Street, dear god someone please wake me up I screamed. I garnered a few strange looks.

The head coach has decided to reopen the locker room for interviews, and here was his reaction: "I am certainly very disapointed, but I think most of the blame falls on me. I have kept these guys locked up for a few days, to help keep focus. That may not have been the best idea. I have given the team the entire night off to be with family and relax."

Here is what team captain Turner Jr. had to say: "It was getting pretty intense, we needed a break to relax. There is only so much film and practice you can handle. I think we were mentally exhausted today. I don't mind a game or two cooped up, but for 5 days straight... it will be nice to see my girlfriend."

All I ask guys, is to relax. Enjoy the evening. Look into the mirror. Making dreams come true is a hard path, but so much better than the alternative. Besides, I get enough strange looks now as it is.

I am Riodondo and you're not...

Spaam

18-06-2004, 04:21

While at home, the nation of Spaam goes through civil war, there is some joy to be had from their national Football team, historically one of the best ever. Their latest match pitted them against a nation even more experienced than them at home, though the match was held in Lovebug due to security concerns. Total n Utter Insanity had been unbeaten up to this point when they came to visit Spaam, and most critics were predicting a Insanician victory. True to form, TnUI scored late in the first half from a free kick, and led the remainder of normal time. However, midfielder Mykel Strvá equalised the scores in injury time, and with less than minute to go, as she streaked down the field towards the goal, received a desperate penalty from the Insanicians. She took the penalty and sent it past the keeper to send Spaam to a historic 2-1 win over Total n Utter Insanity.

Melmond

18-06-2004, 05:20

Coruna Visits Snhp’s Launderette
Second Consecutive Clean Sheet for Melmond’s Snhp Xtfuinxm
By Taro Root of the Suburbia Free Press

SUBURBIA, MELMOND—It was a magnificent day for the sport of football in Melmond. The weather was beautiful too, but since we are in a dome its not like we can experience the beautiful weather in Suburbia. Anyway, what we were talking about was figuratively. The match between the Fearless Farmers and the side from the nation of Coruna was the last match to be played on Matchday 11 in Group 10. The other results came in and it was very favorable for the Melmond National Team. The Fearless Farmers couldn’t lose from the result of the Brazillico-Europa Brittania match, as it ended up Brazillico won 2-1. The Everybody Dies national team did a huge favor for us as they inexplicably upset Turnia in Turnia, getting the hard working Dragons out of our hair. They had so much heart so it was kind of sad to see them lose to such a bad side, but business is business. Also The Home Islands was able to slow down NEWI Cefn Druids in Mawr.
However, the most exciting football action for Melmondians was inside the White Bread Dome in Suburbia. Before the Melmond-Coruna match, the two semi-final matches of the Melmond Club Eliminational Invitational featuring some of the best club teams in the world. Hades Lavamje of Rejistania and Alan City of The Belmore Family were the victors, beating Forest Hill FC of Bedistan and Trotting Pinwheel of Kingsford respectively. One would think that the natural grass at the White Bread Dome would have taken a major beating after those two hotly contested matches, but the brilliant engineers have worked to make the grass much longer lasting so the pitch was virtually flawless for the Melmond-Coruna match.
Virtually flawless would be the best way to describe Melmond goalkeeper’s Snhp Xtfuinxm performance. Most of his stellar performance was rather low key, not needing to resort to circus saves and just using his goalkeeping smarts to be in the right position and the right time. However, when he had to resort to his physical strengths, he excelled.
Despite being fierce competitors for the Wooden Spoon of this World Cup qualifying, the Blue Fury of Coruna quite possibly played their best game yet. They really played rather solid defence and with their attack made Melmond goalkeeper Snhp Xtfuinxm work to keep the ball out of the net.
For example, early in the first half, on a Coruna counterattack, Coruna midfielder Benjamin Nehu finds that their striker Pedro Fernandez Madruga has a wide open shot. Madruga traps Nehu’s pass and lets of a shot that traveled like a photon. The ball was extremely fast, as if all but one person in the stadium saw the path of the ball. That man was the important man, Snhp Xtfuinxm, who was able to catch the ball with seeming relative ease. He continued to play as if the catch was no big deal, but one can tell that some of the wind was knocked out of him. Fortunately, the Melmond attack gave him plenty of time to recover.
The Melmond attack kept constant pressure on the Coruna defence for the entire first half. The Melmond defence also did their part to make sure that Coruna didn’t have possession of the ball too long to keep Xtfuinxm rested from that catch on an absolute bullet of a shot. Melmond makes their breakthrough at the 36th minute where after a Coruna foul, Melmond gets a free kick. Martin Goodwin, the captain and midfielder of the Melmond National Team. He is known for his deadly accurate crosses. The free kick was at a rather awkward angle so Goodwin took the honors. Goodwin was able to kick the ball over the Coruna wall. Melmond striker Chris Owen was ready for the header but there was no need. Goodwin’s ball sailed into the net passed a desperately diving Coruna goalkeeper Octavo Xaval Castillo. Goodwin gets the first goal of the match and Melmond takes the 1-nil lead into half time.
The Coruna side came out with more fury than blueness in the second half, continuing to test the Melmond side. However, on the times where the Coruna attack penetrated the Melmond defence, Snhp Xtfuinxm was ready. The only mistake Xtfuinxm made in this game is getting his fingertips on a ball that would have sailed over the bar anyway. Coruna got the corner kick, but it didn’t matter, as Xtfuinxm leaped higher than all and punched the ball away with authority as it sailed into the middle of the pitch.
At the 53rd minute, Melmond was on the attack again. After the Melmond strikers gave Coruna goalkeeper Octavo Xaval Castillo a run for his money, the harried Castillo makes a bad throw intercepted by Melmond midfielder Camui Arai. Arai makes a quick shot which was a little off-target, but Melmond midfielder Critandi Unne was on the doorstep and made the easy goal. Critandi Unne’s goal puts Melmond up 2-nil.
As the time wound down, Snhp Xtfuinxm didn’t. In order not to get shut out, Coruna made one last chance to get a goal. They gave it all they had and came with an absolutely furious attack. However, as Coruna striker Giuseppe Cambachi looked as if he was going to drill a shot toward the net, he suddenly lets a lob that sailed over Snhp Xtfuinxm. However, Xtfuinxm was able to react and catch the ball while making sure it didn’t cross the goal line.
Coruna played its best match ever; however Melmond just had way too much talent for the Coruna side. Melmond goalkeeper Snhp Xtfuinxm obtains his second straight clean sheet and is playing in the world-class form that those in Melmond knew he possessed.

Goals
Goodwin, MEL 36th
C. Unne, MEL 53rd

Cards
None

Standings

Other Group 10 Results
Turnia 1 – Everybody Dies 2
Intelligent Madness 1 – Lykaia 0
NEWI Cefn Druids 2 – The Home Islands 2
Europa Brittania 1 – Brazillico 2

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Pts W D L GF:GA GD
1. Brazillico 28 9 1 1 23:7 16
2. Europa Brittania 25 8 1 2 27:11 16
3. NEWI Cefn Druids 24 7 3 1 24:10 14
4. Melmond 19 6 1 4 22:17 5
5. Turnia 17 5 2 4 18:16 2
6. Intelligent Madness 16 4 4 3 17:15 2
7. Lykaia 12 4 0 7 13:15 -2
8. The Home Islands 10 3 1 7 14:23 -9
9. Everybody Dies 6 2 0 9 9:31 -22
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Melmond Team Stats
Goals: Critandi Unne (5), Mornakh the Bloody Handed (4), Chris Owen (4), Benjamin Leeb (4), Camui Arai (2), Naol Keelafin (1), Martin Goodwin (1)
Cards: Scott Cheney (2), Trav Strachan (1,1), Mornakh the Bloody Handed (1), Critandi Unne (1)

Melmond National Team Schedule

v Lykaia (MPNK Stadium, Faasen) W 2-1
@ Coruna W 4-1
v The Home Islands (Lifedonations Stadium, Morales) W 1-0
@ Brazillico L 2-1
v Europa Brittania (Melmond Bowl, Melmond City) L 3-2
@ NEWI Cefn Druids L 3-2
v Everybody Dies (MelAir Park, Lee) W 4-2
v Intelligent Madness (Frankndottir Stadium, Acosta) T 1-1
@ Turnia L 4-2
@ Lykaia W 1-0
v Coruna (White Bread Dome, Suburbia) W 2-0
@ The Home Islands
v Brazillico (Microcosm Football Colossuseum, Aldi)
@ Europa Brittania
v NEWI Cefn Druids (Feliz-Unne Stadium, Unne)
@ Everybody Dies
@ Intelligent Madness
v Turnia (Makinshakes Stadium, O’Connor)

Next Game
at The Home Islands

This could be a deceptively difficult match for the Fearless Farmers. They face a rather inconsistent team in The Home Islands. The Home Islands have been known for making their upsets and even giving some of the top ranked sides a run for their money. However, they are also known for being blown out now and then. Last time these teams faced each other it was a narrow 1-nil victory for Melmond at Lifedonations Stadium in Morales. In Aomizu Stadium in Matsukyo, it could be tougher for the Fearless Farmers. A win here will be necessary if the Fearless Farmers really want to gain ground on the top three. Manager Felix Coostatlwak still sees success using his original starting lineup, so why mess with a good thing?

GK- Snhp Xtfuinxm
D- Jonsi Torrini
D- Sergio Ortiz
D- Scott Cheney
D- Nina Steen
M- Martin Goodwin
M- Critandi Unne
M- Camui Arai
M- Cristina Antunez
F- Chris Owen
F- Benjamin Leeb

For tickets to The Home Islands and the match, call the Therewegoes Travel Agency at 3-18-357-9009. Don’t go to the bathroom en masse during halftime, there is an excellent kabuki show!

The Evil Umpire

18-06-2004, 05:24

It seems like the only regularity you guys have is after eating bran muffins. First you annihilate the moderately talented The Redavic Union, but you only tie Tim Jenkins Europro.

The Home Islands

18-06-2004, 05:38

毎日新聞
The Daily Islander

Much has happened since the apparent implosion of the Home Islands national side after the 1-0 loss to Melmond. The next match was a somewhat convincing 4-2 victory over Intelligent Madness. The back four looked dreadful as usual, however the front end looked promising. With Osamu Nomiyama out of the lineup, serving a one game suspension for a red card, Tsukasa Kamiya came in to replace him and performed wonderfully with Ren Kanai. Kanai scored twice, while Kamiya and Fujiwara added two more goals. As expected, starting keeper Tarou Yamamoto had a broken hand and missed this match, as well as the following match, but it seemed to do little as two goals went by his replacement, Toshimori Mihara.

Rockets 4 (Kanai 28, Kamiya 44, Fujiwara 66, Kanai 82)
Intelligent Madness 2 (? 37, ? 75)

The following match was back to the usual story for the Rockets during their campaign: a great performance by Kanai and Nomiyama was overshadowed by the sloppy defensive play of the back four. After going down 2-0 early after horrible marking left a number of Turnia players in easy scoring positions. Mihara experienced some of the frustration that Yamamoto felt in his first three matches, screaming at his defenders to tighten up their play. After Osamu Nomiyama and Shigehiro Kotani managed to draw the Rockets level, a late gaff by Hirokawa allowed Turnia to get the eventual game winner. Mihara was livid, but manager Ichirou Sekiguchi had long numbed out the rage felt towards his defensive unit.

Turnia 3 (? 13, ? 28, ? 86)
Rockets 2 (Nomiyama 57, Kotani 65)

It was a similar story in the match with Lykaia. This time, the offense seemed to be going nowhere at all, and Tarou Yamamoto’s return in net did nothing to spark the side.

Rockets 0
Lykaia 2 (? 24, ? 75)

The Rockets rebounded during their next match against an even more inept side, Everybody Dies. After the home team took the lead off another error which left Yamamoto in fits, Ren Kanai tied up the match late in the first half, and Junichi Shibata gave the Rockets the lead early in the second. The defence played quite well (for their standards) for the remainder of the match, and Yamamoto had little to do against a sluggishly dead attack.

Everybody Dies 1 (? 21)
Rockets 2 (Kanai 42, Shibata 53)

The following two matches were not anything special. The Rockets were against some tough sides in Europa Britannia and Brazillico, and came off on the short end on both occasions. Sekiguchi felt that limiting their opponents to two goals in each match was a testament to how the defence is improving.

Rockets 0
Brazillico 2 (Cannon 37, Cannon 82)

Rockets 1 (Nomiyama 17)
Europa Britannia 2 (? 12, ? 55)

The final match was perhaps the Rockets’ greatest accomplishment thus far, a 2-2 draw with the Druids. The match started as usual, this time with the inevitable finally occurring: an own goal. Off a Druid free kick, the ball hit the foot of Satoshi Tsukamoto, deflecting past Yamamoto, in the 22nd minute. Things looked bleak for the Rockets, until they came out firing in the 2nd half. Osamu Nomiyama was tripped up in the box, and Ren Kanai converted the penalty to level the match. Four minutes later, Nomiyama scored himself with a left footed smash from just outside the 6-meter box. The Druids tied the match 10 minutes later, but the accomplishment of a 2-2 draw with a high level team is something to inspire the team as Melmond visits the Aomizu Stadium in Matsukyo, hoping to build on this accomplishment.

Druids 2 (Tsukamoto 22 OG, ? 64)
Rockets 2 (Kanai 48 PK, Nomiyama 54)

imported_Nikea

18-06-2004, 05:58

Queldas Hikari - Rul Isio Nesuntel A Seserim

When Will it End?
Pandas 10-1-0 record tops Qualifying
by Markenin Markenel

STRAEDIAS(NP) - The Pandas have thus far strung together an impressive series of wins.

While after the matches with the top three, the Pandas had little in the way of competition outside of the Republican Army, it is the consistency of the results that is impressing many critics of the squad. While disappointed with a 1-1 draw against the RA, Nikea has won every other match thus far. They lead Tanah Burung by 3 points, and the 3rd place Kaze Progressa is a distant 10 points back. Manager Jaskelainen Tenerethitel, however, knows that his team can't afford to become overconfident.

"After our next match with Daekerius, we face a tough road," Jaski said following today's 2-0 win over Sprotbot. "We would like to win our home matches against Tanah Burung and Kaze Progressa, and hope to take at least a point out of Halfassedstates. It will be very difficult, but we think that if we play well in all three matches, we can play out the rest of the qualifying round in relative safety."

Goals have been coming from many sources during the run. While Ichirou Kitase is the leading scored, other players have contributed. Midorin Torendel, the team's captain, has 4 goals. Seserin Serenitel has 3, while there are 5 players with 2. The team has not been scoring as they usually do, only scoring 24 goals so far. The defence has been the story, conceeding only 7 goals, for a world-best goal differential of +17.

Fans in Queldas can catch the match with the Crocs from Tanah Burung at Solarin Stadium, while Kaze Progressa visits Nikea in Interiu at Interirien Field. A small number of extra tickets have been put up for sale, so grab them fast to see what should be two exciting games. As usual, all Nikean matches can be caught on NTV1.

Turori

18-06-2004, 08:08

Turori quietly inch up Group 1 Table

More to follow...

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Group 1
Turori 2 Ktony 1
Grand Master Mark 3 Foggymushmush 1
Aquilla 0 Crabec 0
The Lowland Clans 2 TripB 1
One Red Dot 2 Bedistan 3

Group 1
Pos Team P W D L F A GD Pts PP
1 Bedistan 11 9 0 2 21 8 13 27 48
2 The Lowland Clans 11 7 2 2 19 9 10 23 44
--3- TURORI EELS--------11--6--3 - 2--20--14 -- 6 - 21--42---
4 One Red Dot 11 6 1 4 17 11 6 19 40
5 Aquilla 11 6 1 4 17 12 5 19 40
6 Crabec 11 4 3 4 11 15 -4 15 36
7 Ktony 11 4 2 5 17 13 4 14 35
8 Grand Master Mark 11 3 1 7 10 16 -6 10 31
9 TripB 11 2 1 8 8 21 -13 7 28
10 Foggymushmush 11 1 0 10 12 33 -21 3 24
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Turori

18-06-2004, 08:08

Vilita

18-06-2004, 08:09

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Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita) 3 - 1 Grays Harbor
(Salomón 2, Dogbé 20, DuPont 90) - (Wata 44)

Vilita comfortably won an important Group 8 fixture after despatching cup debutants Grays Harbor 3-1 at Marine World Park, Germán Salomón and Christian Dogbé on target in a one-sided first half, Serge DuPont sealing his side's victory with a deserved late third. Helmut Vilkaus's men were without both substitute striker Jim Vella and playmaker Alexander Östling due to hamstring injuries, but with Youthful midfielder Umberto Melli handed a surprise starting role, Vilita made their attacking intentions clear in an explosive opening.

Callum Banda wriggled free of a challenge to win a corner inside just fifteen seconds, with corner being taken quickly, rejuvinated Salomón struck the opener after barely a minute, heading home Danilo Liguori's left wing cross following Dogbé's short delivery. It was all one way traffic for cup debutant Grays Harbor who were stretched by enterprising approach play from Vilita, and after little more than quarter of an hour Dogbé got clear on the left to deliver a perfect cross for Stott to power home with a header. But the fully deserved goal was controversially called back after referee Cable consulted his linesman and ruled the effort out after ajudging Vilita's wide player to have been fouling a defender in meeting the cross. Stott, who had already torn off his National Jersey to display the shirt on his chest which read "I love Cherry Pie," was notably shocked when the home boos and gestures flooded in. Unknowing of the goal being called back, Stott joked he had first thought that the fans had something personal against Cherry Pie, but was happy to find out later that that was not the case.

The disallowed goal only delayed the home team extending their lead for the briefest of moments as on 20 minutes the ball rebounded off Salomón in a crowded box to put Dogbé clean through inside the visitors back line, the in-form midfielder sweeping a shot low into the bottom corner. For Dogbé it was his second career International goal, with the first coming just 3 matches ago in the 1-1 draw against Wella, also staged at Marine World Park. Dogbé had been a Regional team member before being selected in the WC13 Qual squad, but lost his spot in the team during World Cup 14 and only recently returned to the starting lineup. The Jungle Cats continued to dominate proceedings whilst barely moving out of first gear, and Santo Kecker, the 6.2 Million Pound Barcoenfuego man - an energetic presence in midfield - first lashed a shot just over the crossbar, then fired tamely at the Harbor Keeper after the hosts had fashioned a clear cut opening.

But a minute before the break and against the run of play, Grays Harbor grabbed an unlikely goal of their own. Floatininda Wata - who had earlier swung a punch at Kecker but avoided being booked by the impressive but sometimes ignorant Nikean referee, Ilisin Neseretel - was the chosen one in a 6-player Harbor swingaround which saw 4 short passes on a direct free kick, Wata on the receiving end of the 4th which he blasted Left footed past a bemused Massimo Corsi in the Vilita net. The goal appeared to knock the Jungle Cats's hugely confident first half, and in deteriorating second half conditions following the onset of a tropical storm in the Vilita Cove, a much more subdued Jungle Cat side were pushed onto the back foot by their struggling visitors.

Despite the change in possession, there were few chances to speak of from a Grays Harbor side who look ill equipped to escape their stronghold of 8th place in Group 8, and it became a case of whether the home team could find a goal to deservedly put the match beyond reach. That proved a difficult task as Vilita's play became more disjointed and wasteful in a dissappointing second period. The entertaining point of the start of the second half was U-21 Midfielder Umberto Melli who sent a dipping long range effort just over the cross bar, dipping to strike an unknowning match steward on the top of the head, then bouncing well clear of his vision to know what had hit him. In fact it wasn't until space opened up in the closing stages that Vilkaus's men finally put the seal on things, with man of the match Dogbé firing a low cross into the box, and Harbor defenders out of position, impressive youth subsitute DuPont was in yards of space to lash into an unguarded net. It was DuPont's 4th goal of the competition, leading all Jungle Cats despite only starting 1 match.

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Regional Cats prepare for Sarzonia

The Vilita Jungle Cats will have a slightly more competitive training session this week for their upcoming World Cup Qualifier against the East Asian Empire. The Jungle Cats 'Regional' Team has progressed through the group stage of the AOCAF Atlantian Oceania Regional Championship. Select Members of the Senior Cup squad will be meeting up with the rest of the regional squad in preparation for the match against sporting newcomers Sarzonia. While Goalkeeper Massimo Corsi, as well as Enzo Ahat, Jürgen Ramzi and forwards Callum Banda and Germán Salomón are not expected to participate, National Captain Santo Kecker, as well as impressive defensive trio Liguori, Ollirg and Akida are expected to lineup alongside starlet Serge DuPont and the rest of the non-travelling Jungle Cat squad. Former Vilitan National Baron O'Toole, who retired after scoring his first ever internationstatal goal against Aserjin on the final day of World Cup 13 qualifications, has been coaching the regional side while regular National Team coach Helmut Vilkaus studies the teams next opponents in Group 8 of WC15q. In-Form midfielder Jonathon Stott will also miss out on the Sarzonia match as he will be in Liverpool England negotiating a possible transfer to FC Schimpol, who finished 3rd in last seasons LE Premier Division.

The Jungle Cats, up against an inexperienced Sarzonia side, have scored 8 and conceded 2 so far in the AOCAF Competition. In-form youth midfielders Tanner Nerni and Umberto Melli retain their places despite the return of the World Cup squad, back in Vilita following their victory over Grays Harbor at Marine World Park. The Semi-Final match will be held in Krytenia, with the other Semi Finals featuring hosts Krytenia and Atlantian Oceania newcomers NEWI Cefn Druids. The Winners will face off on Sunday for the first AOCAF Regional Championship.

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PROJECTED STARTING LINEUP

[GK] Rory Issah

[LD] Danilo Liguori*
[CD] Matteo Ollirg*
[CD] Giacomo Adika*
[RD] Elekim Cairns

[LM] Santo Kecker* ©
[CM] Umberto Melli
[CM] Alexander Östling*
[RM] Tanner Nerni

[ST] Lorenzo Mumamba
[ST] Serge DuPont *

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[GK] Jimmy Kater
[UD] Esemar Aliana
[UD] Emarka Laniora
[UM] Jonathon Baledrokadroka*
[CM] Nigel Chapman
[UM] Marasent Sioane
[ST] Carmine Mbidzo

* - Indicates Player has featured in at least half of the Jungle Cats World Cup XIV Qualifying matches this season
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FA Updates Vilita Peformance Index (VPI)
New Internationstatal Rating System for performance within a competition

The Vilita Peformance Index, a brand new ratings system used to rate the performance of any National Team in any particular Competition based on their performance within their group in relation to their expected performance (Projected through the KPB Rankings system). Or, as a representative from Kaze Progressa put it: VPI not as a ranking system, but a good measure of how teams are performing relative to expectations. For example, in Euro 2004, Greece would have a higher VPI than Spain and France who are also on 4pts. A full listing of each of the 100 teams participating in World Cup 15 Quals is available, ordered by VPI. Impressive undefeated Nikea top the list, joined by Group 7 leaders Nastic 2, and 3 non-group leaders, each impressive in fighting into contention for the World Cup finals despite their distinct KPB Ranking disadvantage, filling out the Top 5. The full list after 11 Qualifying Matchdays is as follows:

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1 Nikea [33.61] Group 5
2 Nastic 2 [31.54] Group 7
3 Ascensia [31.31] Group 6
4 Turori [31.22] Group 1
5 Tadjikistan [27.62] Group 2
6 Mattigool [25.29] Group 4
7 Wella [21.81] Group 8
8 Dance2Revolution [20.28] Group 8
9 Gesamtkuntswerk [18.66] Group 2
10 Avenging Altos [17.84] Group 8
11 Crabec [17.39] Group 1
12 The Belmore Family [16.70] Group 9
13 Creedence Clearwater [15.78] Group 3
14 NEWI Cefn Druids [15.61] Group 10
15 Ineptia [15.54] Group 3
16 The Lowlands Clans [14.75] Group 1
17 Commerce Heights [14.73] Group 3
18 Snub Nose 38 [14.56] Group 6
19 Lovisa [14.24] Group 9
20 Raptor Claw [14.09] Group 3
21 Squornsehlous [14.06] Group 6
22 Ktony [13.87] Group 1
23 Bedistan [13.03] Group 1
24 Brazillico [13.02] Group 10
25 Turnia [12.45] Group 10
26 Europa Brittania [12.27] Group 10
27 The Evil Umpire [12.20] Group 4
28 Melmond [12.20] Group 10
29 Kaze Progressa [11.91] Group 5
30 Tanah Burung [11.83] Group 5
31 Iansisle [11.81] Group 4
32 The Weegies [11.80] Group 7
33 Audioslavia [11.76] Group 3
34 Kingsford [11.76] Group 9
35 Starblaydia [11.66] Group 8
36 Oaker [11.40] Group 6
37 Liverpool England [11.09] Group 4
38 Aquilla [10.89] Group 1
39 The Republican Army [10.71] Group 5
40 Krytenia [10.39] Group 2
41 Cockbill Street [10.31] Group 9
42 Rejistania [10.15] Group 4
43 Intelligent Madness [09.94] Group 10
44 Jeruselem [09.90] Group 3
45 Shang-Ti [09.89] Group 9
46 Stalag 5 [09.81] Group 7
47 Lallania [09.72] Group 5
48 Spaam [09.38] Group 7
49 Total n Utter Insanity[09.31] Group 7
50 Oglethorpia [08.95] Group 2
51 Vilita [08.78] Group 8
52 Crystilakere [08.77] Group 6
53 One Red Dot [08.68] Group 1
54 Oddslavo [08.64] Group 7
55 Dennisov [08.45] Group 2
56 Magnus Valerius [08.18] Group 9
57 Giant Zucchini [08.14] Group 6
58 Lovebug [07.89] Group 2
59 Lykaia [07.59] Group 10
60 Halfassedstates [07.36] Group 5
61 Lemmitania [06.62] Group 8
62 El Cid The Hero [06.48] Group 6
63 Svecia [06.13] Group 8
64 Isles of Wohlstand [04.97] Group 3
65 Tasty Toast [04.97] Group 9
66 Haperd [04.84] Group 5
67 Balti Pie [04.64] Group 6
68 Larkinia [04.22] Group 2
69 Artoonia [03.84] Group 2
70 Grays Harbor [03.84] Group 8
71 The Home Islands [03.84] Group 10
72 The Gulf States [03.37] Group 4
73 Boscioto [03.04] Group 3
74 Tim Jenkins Europro [02.24] Group 4
75 Rampagonia [01.90] Group 2
76 East Asian Empire [01.90] Group 8
77 Resistencia [01.79] Group 9
78 Grand Master Mark [01.43] Group 1
79 TripB [01.10] Group 1
80 Jaodom [01.10] Group 4
81 Progressive Beans [01.10] Group 6
82 Kodia [01.10] Group 7
83 Morriganavia [01.04] Group 7
84 Qia [00.64] Group 5
85 KT MPLG [00.30] Group 9
86 Everybody Dies [00.30] Group 10
87 Baureus [00.10] Group 7
88 Bakinhale [00.10] Group 8
89 The Redavic Union [-00.0] Group 4
90 Sportonia [-00.5] Group 3
91 Calientia [-00.7] Group 4
92 Sprotbot [-01.3] Group 5
93 Kipto-Mare [-01.4] Group 3
94 Rot-Gelb-Grun [-01.5] Group 6
95 Rukbat al Rami [-01.5] Group 9
96 Oceaice [-01.9] Group 7
97 Foggymushmush [-02.3] Group 1
98 Daekerius [-02.3] Group 5
99 Slaikau [-03.9] Group 2
100Coruna [-03.9] Group 10

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Jungle Cats maintain position

The Vilita Jungle Cats moved up to 5th in the Group 8 Table following their 3-1 victory over Grays Harbor, however remain 2 points out of the 3rd and final qualifcation spot. Other Qualification Rivals Avenging Altos, Wella, D2R and Lemmitania each picked up all 3 points, while Svecia and the impressive Starblaydia found themselves on the losing end. Bottom Clubs Bakinhale and The East Asian Empire also were unable to make an impact in their competitors scoreline.

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Group 8
Pos Team P W D L F A GD Pts PP
1 Dance 2 Revolution 11 7 2 2 20 9 11 23 44
2 Wella 11 6 3 2 19 12 7 21 42
3 Avenging Altos 11 6 1 4 21 18 3 19 40
4 Lemmitania 11 5 3 3 16 14 2 18 39
5 Vilita 11 5 2 4 18 16 2 17 38
6 Svecia 11 4 4 3 13 10 3 16 37
7 Starblaydia 11 4 3 4 20 15 5 15 36
8 Grays Harbor 11 2 4 5 11 19 -8 10 31
9 The East Asian Empire 11 2 2 7 9 22 -13 8 29
10 Bakinhale 11 2 0 9 11 23 -12 6 27
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Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [1] - [2] The East Asian Empire - [Report (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?p=3288802&highlight=#3288802)] -
M04:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [1] - [3] Lemmitania <- [Report (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?p=3292323&highlight=#3292323)] -
M05:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [2] - [0] Svecia - [Report (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?p=3296607&highlight=#3296607)] -
M06:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [0] - [2] Dance 2 Revolution <- - [Report (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?p=3302821&highlight=#3302821)] -
M07:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [1] - [0] Bakinhale [Report (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?p=3305214&highlight=#3305214)] -
M08:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [1] - [1] Wella [Report (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?p=3309851&highlight=#3309851)] -
M09:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [4] - [2] Avenging Altos <- [Report (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?p=3319336&highlight=#3319336)] -
M10:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [2] - [3] Starblaydia <- [Report (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?p=3321573&highlight=#3321573)] -
M11:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [3] - [1] Grays Harbor
M12:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [] - [] The East Asian Empire <-
M13:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [] - [] Lemmitania
M14:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [] - [] Svecia <-
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) [] - [] Bakinhale <-
M17:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [] - [] Wella <-
M18:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [] - [] Avenging Altos

Liverpool England

18-06-2004, 08:48

Liverpool England 0-2 Rejistania: Guy Picciotto Steps Down citing Old Age

Its official; Liverpool England are looking for a new coach. This comes after Guy Picciotto, the Oglethorpian who did wonders with Oglethorpia in World Cup 8, is retiring.

Picciotto, 70, cited his old age when stepping down. Rumours are that he will return to Oglethorpia to serve for the Oglethorpian FA, but Picciotto insists that he is 'done with football.' He said, "I've had many a great time with both this side and the Oglethorpian team, but I think I'm getting too old for this."

The Philosophers, as the team are commonly known, appointed Picciotto after Caddy Cannon got the sack during qualifying for World Cup 14. It is expected that the FALE will unveil the new manager they have in mind by the end of qualifying. Rumours have it that it is a local, however, FALE Chief Paul Dussis did not confirm nor deny any claims. All he would say was, "I am not at liberty to disclose who we will appoint. However, he has experience and what we can say is that we are close to finalising a deal."
Picciotto brought the team to the WC14 Quarter-Finals where they lost to host and eventual winners Kingsford, their best ever appearance in the cup since the third-placed finish at World Cup 9.

To the match. It was a one-sided affair, Rejistania dominating play. However, playing in front of a home crowd, the team thought they could do something, and almost broke the away fans' hearts when Phil Edwards slotted home from 9 yards with 20 minutes left. However, the goal was ruled offside - a bad call - and Rejistania pressed forward once more. Then, Rejistanian Liy Ra broke home fans' hearts, with a well taken shot from 25 yards. The match was killed off when just a minute later, Liy Ra set up Sime Hilat for a well taken header.

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In domestic transfer news, rumours are that Schimpol are on the verge of signing Vilitan winger Jonathon Stott. Schimpol said through a spokesman, "We can confirm that the two clubs involved have discussed terms, and Mr Stott will be offered a contract as soon as possible; we expect him to move once the Vilitan World Cup season ends."

Tadjikistan

18-06-2004, 09:23

Tadjikistan - Krytenia 3-1

Dushanbe - After the debacle in Krytenia, a sort of hate arose by the Tadjik fans and when the Krytenian team arrived in Dushanbe, they were greeted with tomatoes and eggs. But the Tadjik police was prepared and moved in quickly to protect the Celestials, eventually escorting them to their hotel, guarded by the police. The Tadjik coach Triandafillov told his men not to follow the example of the fans; "Football is a sport, there is no place for hooligans in football. The players all realize that, i hope, and they will behave, those that dont behave will be thrown out of the team, i dont think they want to miss our last matches and possibly the World Cup. I would also like to ask the fans keep this civilized. We have to win on the field, the things that happen on the streets do not aid us in our campaign."

Unlike the first game between Tadjiks and Celestials, this one went quite good. Terekhin was not on the field, he had requested his coach to replace, Bagramian took his place. Gromov played and remained quite calm, and played like his life depended on it. The fans however yelled and shouted words even i never heard of, and they did it for almost 20 minutes. 20 minutes seemed to be more then enough for Cherniakhovskij to walk towards to public and try to calm them down. Most of them listened to their national topscorer, indeed Cherniakhovskij was a respected and influencial player.

The game was better, with Pliiev starting the spectacle with a rush down the left side ending his shot on the left post of the goal. Biriuzov missed the goal with only an inch in the rebound. The Tadjiks continued at their game and in the 32th minute Cherniakhovskij showed up in the Krytenian goal area to convert a cross from Zhukov with an acrobatic left foot volley. The fans cheered and saw their team take the lead.

The Celestials came back, a long run from Lydersen brought them into the Tadjik defense where Smith took advantage of the situation to score the equaliser, The Celestials were back in the match. Triandafillovs feared an attacking Krytenia, during the pause he talked to his players. We do not know what he told them, but it must have been important, the Tadjik defense line closed the way to the goal for most of the Second half.

During that second half, Zhukov and Luchinsky threatened the Krytenian goal, almost out of nowhere Pliiev showed up and capitalized on a choatic defense line to drive in a powerful shot, Tadjikistan was leading again. The Celestials put up a good fight and did their best at scoring a second goal, but they could get past the Tadjik defenders and when they did, they met with Yashins fists. In the 88th minute Zhukov finished the match by scoring with his head, the assist came from Bagramian.

The match was over and the Tadjiks won, in the meantime they received the results of another match; Gesamtkuntswerk - Oglethorpia 1-3. Gesamtkuntswerk could be passed by the Tadjiks, while Oglethorpia remained on the Tadjik trail. Tadjikistans next match in Slaikau could shake up the Top three of group 2 if one of the 3 teams should fail to score.

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Group 2
Pos Team P W D L F A GD Pts PP
1 Gesamtkuntswerk 11 9 1 1 26 11 15 28 49
2 Tadjikistan 11 8 2 1 25 10 15 26 47
3 Oglethorpia 11 7 2 2 19 7 12 23 44
4 Dennisov 11 5 3 3 15 7 8 18 39
5 Lovebug 11 4 4 3 15 15 0 16 37
6 Krytenia 11 4 2 5 13 17 -4 14 35
7 Larkinia 11 3 2 6 18 21 -3 11 32
8 Artoonia 11 3 1 7 7 22 -15 10 31
9 Rampagonia 11 2 2 7 6 18 -12 8 29
10 Slaikau 11 0 1 10 6 22 -16 1 22
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Matches and results:
MD1:Tadjikistan - Larkinia W 4-0
MD2:Krytenia - Tadjikistan W 0-2
MD3:Tadjikistan - Slaikau W 3-0
MD4:Artoonia - Tadjikistan W 0-3
MD5:Tadjikistan - Oglethorpia T 1-1
MD6:Gesamtkuntswerk - Tadjikistan L 5-0
MD7:Tadjikistan - Dennisov W 2-1
MD8:Lovebug - Tadjikistan W 1-4
MD9:Tadjikistan - Rampagonia T 0-0
MD10:Larkinia - Tadjikistan W1-3
MD11:Tadjikistan - Krytenia W 3-1
MD12:Slaikau - Tadjikistan
MD13:Tadjikistan - Artoonia
MD14:Oglethorpia - Tadjikistan
MD15:Tadjikistan - Gesamtkuntswerk
MD16:Dennisov - Tadjikistan
MD17:Tadjikistan - Lovebug
MD18:Rampagonia - Tadjikistan

Tadjikistan

18-06-2004, 09:47

Battle for Dushanbe

Krytenian and Tadjik hooligans continue the game on the streets

Dushanbe - Nobody really knows how it started, both sides blame eachother. But that doesnt matter much, a seemingly small, unimportant incident led to riots, according to a police record they included atleast 6000 hooligans of which 4000 Tadjiks. The hooligans raged through Mirzoyev Avenue and turned it into a battlefield. Throwing with anything they could throw, some going into fistfights with eachother. This reporter saw a couple of hooligans "launch" a barrage of plastic chairs at there opponents ending with a 70kg heavy bench from the nearby parc.

Police intervened with all available men and quickly drove them out of the Mirzoyev Avenue, arresting atleast 78 of them. The large group then broke up into smaller group which were hunted down by police on horseback and in trucks. The last battles ended around 2300 and police kept patrolling the streets till the next moring, in the meantime 120 policemen in full riot gear (they were called "robocops") protected the hotel where the Krytenian team and many of there fans staid.

The President of the Tadjik National Football Federation and Coach Triandafillov sent a message to Krytenia, apologizing for the behaviour of their fans during and after the match, they expressed the hopes to meet again on the field in better circumstances.

Starblaydia

18-06-2004, 10:06

Wella do double over Starblaydia
Blades fail to score for first time

Starblaydia's undefeated run of six games has come to an end as they crashed 2-0 at Wella. The result also means that Vilita and Lemmitania, who both won, jump back up above Starblaydia, forcing them into seventh once more. This marks Starblaydia's first scoreless performance, as they've managed to breach every defence they've played against, except this Wella side at home.

Once again, Starblaydi commentators can only refer to Wella players by description. Alas, 'The blonde kid at number sixteen' (later identified as Filip Rut) started this time, and he terrorised the defence from start to finish, partnering 'The number fourteen that looks like that guy from Friends, no not that one, the geeky one' (later identified as Andrzej Kmicic) up-front.

Rut opened up the Starblaydi defence time and time again and proved decisive with both goals, getting his first on the half-hour, and his second to seal the victory after nearly an hour.

Some may point to the fact that the Starblaydi's weren't used to the conditions the match was played it. Admittedly, this reporter has never played on astro-turf, but the sand blowing across the pitch from the long-jump pit in the corner was a bit off-putting, and made for some nasty cuts and grazes on unprotected thighs.

The huge number of screaming children, along with a bell every hour or and the ratio of one adult for every twenty or thirty kids also seemed strange. The fact the scores were marked out in chalk on blackboards, and as the clock ticked over to 90 minutes the referee said "That clock is for me, not you, young man, see me afterwards."

All in all, this was a somewhat odd match. Just ask Starblaydi Number 7 Aiden Matranga:

"When they wanted to sub me for an injury, the physio needed to write a note for the teach.. i mean ref, explaining why i would miss the rest of the game. I haven't been treated like that since before I could grow a beard."

Taking the wider view, Jean-Paul Georges-Ringeaux's wonderful attacking style in the team's he manages has been reflected in Starblaydia's play, as the 20 goals in 11 matches is only equalled by group-leaders Dance 2 Revolution and only bettered yb Avenging Altos with 21. With the joint-second best offense, and the 6th best defence and overall the third-best goal-difference, how are Starblaydia 7th? Statistics should be putting them slightly higher, but the three 2-1 losses in the opening four matches may be the deciding factor in their performances.

Final Score:
Wella 2 - 0 Starblaydia
(Rut 31, 52)

NEWI Cefn Druids

18-06-2004, 10:31

DSR
Druid
Sports
Review

NOW THE REAL TEST BEGINS...
By Wayne Ottgunn-Irwin

After a fantastic start to the Druids qualifying campaign, they have now slipped to just one win in their last four games, and that against the 'New Hash n Beans' of Coruna. The performances were less than spectacular, often leaving manager Tim Welsh fuming. Despite this, Welsh's belief in his side has not wavered, and he still believes that the Druids might not just qualify, but win the whole thing.

But now it gets really tough. A trip to Brazillico, followed by the visit of Europa Brittania to The Hole. After recent performances, you've got to wonder whether the Druids have a hope of qualifying anymore. But remember, historically, the Druids have never done what's expected of them. Everything is in the balance, especially with a trip to Melmond around the corner. And there is no answer to whether the Druids will make it through or not. Which makes a change from the usual "they've got no chance", but Tim Welsh has instilled confidence not only in his players since starting his medication, but even in some of the most cynical people like myself. Let's just see how it goes, shall we?

Results so far...

Matchday 1: NEWI Cefn Druids 2-0 Coruna
Matchday 2: The Home Islands 0-3 NEWI Cefn Druids
Matchday 3: NEWI Cefn Druids 1-1 Brazillico
Matchday 4: Europa Brittania 1-2 NEWI Cefn Druids
Matchday 5: NEWI Cefn Drudis 4-0 Everybody Dies
Matchday 6: NEWI Cefn Druids 3-2 Melmond
Matchday 7: Intelligent Madness 1-2 NEWI Cefn Druids
Matchday 8: NEWI Cefn Druids 1-1 Turnia
Matchday 9: Lykaia 2-1 NEWI Cefn Druids
Matchday 10: Coruna 0-3 NEWI Cefn Druids
Matchday 11: NEWI Cefn Druids 2-2 The Home Islands

...top scorers...

(9) Liam Gessemschmitthaagen-Po
(5) Trevor Belmore
(3) Simon Greaves
(2) Björn-Trevor Frederiksson
(1) Trevor Kallins, Bill Posters, Trevor Law, Ron Lambealle.
+1 Own goal

...and still to come...

Matchday 12: Brazillico v NEWI Cefn Druids
Matchday 13: NEWI Cefn Druids v Europa Brittania
Matchday 14: Everybody Dies v NEWI Cefn Druids
Matchday 15: Melmond v NEWI Cefn Druids
Matchday 16: NEWI Cefn Druids v Intelligent Madness
Matchday 17: Turnia v NEWI Cefn Druids
Matchday 18: NEWI Cefn Druids v Lykaia

Jeruselem

18-06-2004, 14:15

Jeruselem Government News

Group 3 upsets leave positions unchanged

In a weird match day 11, the bottom three won games while other games finished in draws. The net effect was the top 6 was unchanged.

Sportonia scored a 1-0 win over Jeruselem while Kipto-Mare beat Raptor Claw and Bosioto bear Creedence on the same scoreline. Table leaders managed a draw while Ineptia failed to gain an advantage with a draw as well.

The local witch was reported to have hexed the top 5 teams after putting bets on the underdogs at the local betting shop. After the Jeruselem game, police found her beheaded in her Satanic chamber with a message "Game fixer" painted on a wall.

Group 3
Ineptia 1 Isles of Wohlstand 1
Raptor Claw 0 Kipto-Mare 1
Creedence Clearwater 0 Boscioto 1
Jeruselem 0 Sportonia 1
Commerce Heights 1 Audioslavia 1

Bedistan

18-06-2004, 15:50

OK, finally got a chance to check in after almost a week, so I don't know if you're full up or not. If not:

Ok, maybe people didn't read the score thread or they just don't care, but I wanted to set up a list of 32 Referees for the start of the World Cup 15. The first round will be refereed by 4 referees per match. This is being used as mostly an adder to your RP and if you are a high ranked team, you can blame the Referee because of the Personality of the Referee.

If you want to submit a few referees, please reply in this RP thread.

Nation: Bedistan
Referees Name: Hank Robinson
Description: Average
Experience: BFA Second Division, First Division (9 years total)

Meanwhile...

The Field Report
from a land far, far away...

Lions Victorious in Last Five

Despite a strange total lack of media coverage, the Bedistan Lions have successfully defeated their last five opponents (team names unavailable because the typist only wrote down the scores in the limited time he had). The Lions are now holding first place in Group 1 after outscoring their opponents 11-2 in those five matches, with Terry Delk acheiving shutouts in all except the last match against One Red Dot.

Bedistan

18-06-2004, 15:50

Krytenia

18-06-2004, 17:13

THE HERALD SPORTS DIGEST

SHAMEFUL

A GOOD, if eventually fruitless, performance by the Celestials was marred by violence in the streets as almost a hundred Krytenian fans were arrested in the wake of a 3-1 defeat in Dushanbe.
The match itself was a feast of football as it was meant to be played, with none of the aggravation of the earlier meeting between these sides. The Tadjiks took the lead shortly after the half-hour, Cherniakhovskij scoring a spectacular goal to round off a high-class Tadjikistan move.
Three minutes before half time, and a weaving run from Lydersen opened up the home side's defence, Ari Smith slotting home for an easy leveller.
The second half saw a more pragmatic approach from Tadjikistan, and Smith and Ulvæus found themselves completely adrift. It was not surprising, then, that the Tadjiks took the lead, Grüber and Lormer getting themselves in a twist and leavin Pliiev to power a strike past Munitis.
Even a switch to 3-4-3 and the substitution of Roger Celsen for Lormer brought no joy, and the lack of cover meant the final score was a little flattering for the Tadjiks (though they did deserve the points), Zhukov nodding home two minutes from time.
Krytenian fans however wanted revenge for their team being harassed on arrival, and violence broke out in a public square, with bins, chairs, and even a wrought-iron bench being hurled in the melee. Early reports had put the number of arrests at about seventy, but the latest from Dunshabe is that 163 arrests were made, 95 of them Krytenian.
The KFA has sent a formal apology to their Tadjiki counterparts, and the Krytenian Department for Home Affairs (DHA) will have their work cut out for them with the sheer number of banning orders to be placed.
Back to the football, and a must-win game is in store for the Celestials as they face Larkinia, the game to be played in Elliston.

SCORES:
Krytenia...................1 (Smith 42)
Tadjikistan...............3 (Cherniakhovskij 32, Pliiev 61, Zhukov 88 )
HT: 1-1

Top Scorers:
Ari Smith - 6
Colin Ulvæus - 4

Fixtures:
@ Lovebug L 1-2 (Ulvæus)
v Tadjikistan L 0-2
@ Larkinia W 3-2 (Grüber, Smith, Ulvæus)
@ Rampagonia D 1-1 (Smith)
v Slaikau W 1-0 (Ulvæus)
@ Artoonia W 4-2 (Poldov, Smith 2, Lydersen)
v Oglethorpia L 0-2
@ Gesamtkuntswerk L 0-2
v Dennisov W 2-1 (Ulvæus, Smith)
v Lovebug D 0-0
@ Tadjikistan L 1-3 (Smith)
v Larkinia
v Rampagonia
@ Slaikau
v Artoonia
@ Oglethorpia
v Gesamtkuntswerk
@ Dennisov

Audioslavia

18-06-2004, 18:35

Audioslavia Beat Wohlstand
'slaves win away 1-0

FINAL SCORE
Isles of Wohlstand 0
Audioslavia 1 (Jensen 44)

MD11: The Twighlight Zone...
bottom three teams all win away, Audioslavia doesnt thrash Commerce Heights

As the top two sides held each other to a 1-1 draw, the teams in third, fourth and fifth positions had ideal opportunities to make up the gap as they all played the group's whipping boys at home.

Unfortunately, they all lost. Bummer dudes 8)

FINAL SCORE
Commerce Heights 1 (Dude 16')
Audioslavia 1 (Bracken 9')

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Group 3
Pos Team P W D L F A GD Pts PP
1 Audioslavia 11 8 1 2 18 3 15 25
2 Commerce Heights 11 7 3 1 19 6 13 24
3 Creedence Clearwater 11 7 1 3 19 14 5 22
4 Jeruselem 11 6 1 4 21 11 10 19
5 Raptor Claw 11 6 1 4 18 12 6 19
6 Ineptia 11 5 3 3 15 17 -2 18
7 Isles of Wohlstand 11 3 2 6 16 17 -1 11
8 Boscioto 11 3 0 8 15 29 -14 9
9 Sportonia 11 1 2 8 13 29 -16 5
10 Kipto-Mare 11 1 2 8 8 24 -16 5 [/code:1:ce30e4087d]

The weird results leave the group mostly unchanged, although Boscioto have caught up to Wohlstand somewhat and the top two pull a point clear of Creedence Clearwater.

I've been Jeremy Jaffacake, g'nite bitches

Turori

18-06-2004, 22:19

http://www.dirt-racing.com/3wide/sites/ao/tn.gif

Turori (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=turori) 2 - 1 Ktony
(Mumamba 12, Tuirma 35 ) - ( Tion 45 )

Malaino Mumamba starting his first match ever for the Turori (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=turori) National Side - put the Eels in front after just 12 minutes, showing his predatory instinct to turn home after Jualiar Vumaou had seen a bullet header from a Cuolia Tuirma cross beaten away. Playing with confidence, the raging epidemic from the North East Vilita Cove continued to threaten their struggling opponents, and ten minutes before the break punished a Ktony Foul. Tuirma swung a looping free kick in on goal which elluded everyone and found the net.

Turori (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=turori) were full value for their comfortable lead, and Maritus Banda, the 36 year old brother of Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita) U-21 World Cup Hero Callum Banda, who qualfies due to the pairs Grandmother and was dangerous throughout - had the ball in the net for a third soon after, lashing home a well struck first time effort only to see the goal ruled out for offside. But plans to head in at the interval in a dominant position were dashed deep in first half injury time as The Eels, led by new Player-Manager G.Q. Disterfred, allowed Ktony a lifeline. Vaca Tion audaciously lobbed home from the edge of the box with Milauo Slietah desperately backtracking.

The goal made matters less comfortable for the Eels in a far more even second half, digging in to defend their lead when impressive Debutant Mumamba found the net once again, converting Likao's cross at the far post only to see it ruled out by another linesman's flag. However, despite the two controversially chalked off goals, the Eels deservedly held onto their 2-1 lead in Disterfred's first match in charge - and quietly, Turori (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=turori) found themselves impressively settled into 3rd place in Group 1, with a spot in the World Cup Finals at stake, and just 7 Matchdays to play.

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TURORI ROSTER VS KTONY

#88 - Milauo Slietah [GK]

#9 - Kiatin Likao [D]
#3 - Moiba Linaian [D]
#5 - Linoai Niabula [D]
#4 - Marlian Hunial [D]

#42 - Makaus Likao [M]
#12 - Yabaiy Tbaiao [M]
#18 - Malaino Mumamba [M]
#22 - Cuolia Tuirma [M]

#29 - Jualiar Vumaou [F]
#36 - Maritus Banda [F] {CAPT}

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#82 - G.Q. Disterfred [GK]
#27 - Mika Sakatorra [M]
#27 - Boaibou Houabou [M]
#24 - Sinoabno Linoaib[M]
#17 - Kaboafo Iobabao [F]
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Turori (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=turori) Crash out of AOCAF Championships[/b]

The Turori (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=turori) Eels have dissapointing crashed out of the AOCAF Regional championships at the first hurdle. The opening match of the competition left hopes high in the Turori (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=turori) camp, as a late Druid goal sent the Eels crashing to a 3-2 defeat at the hands of a powerful NEWI Cefn Druids side. However, the competitive spirit was high and many predicted a potential upset when going up against Vilita Cove neighbors, Vilita. This was anything but the case, With the Jungle Cats demolishing the Eels, Jungle Cats Serge DuPont, Tanner Nerni and Carmine Mbidzo each collecting a brace in the Jungle Cats 6-1 thrashing of Turori (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=turori). Already mathematically eliminated from the competition, Turori (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=turori) bounced back with a concelation victory over sporting newcomers, Xile. The 1-0 Victory restored confidence in the side, and although they could not find their way into the AOCAF Semi Finals, the Eels kept their momentum rolling in the World Cup Qualifiers.

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GROUP A
Pl F A Pt
Vilita 3 8 2 7 Qual
NEWI Cefn Druids 3 5 3 7 Qual
Turori 3 4 9 3 Elim
Xile 3 2 5 0 Elim
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Turori (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=turori) FA Sack Manager After Scandals
Conflicts involving Lowlands Clans Government forces changes

The Turori (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=turori) FA has been rocked by scandal this week. Following the match in The Lowlands Clans, a historical victory by Vilitan Colony Turori (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=turori) against the team Vilita earned it's less then spectacular international debut against, the Turori (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=turori) Eels manager was accused of bribery in an Internationstatal sports match by Lowland Clans police forces. The manager has been immediately sacked until further notice and former Assistant and backup goalkeeper Gisterfred Q. Disterfred will control the team for the remainder of World Cup Quals. Two Turori (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=turori) National players were injured in the post match riots led by the immense travelling Vilita support, Midfielder and past captain Boaibou Houabou is not expected to miss many matches due to his injuries, however young substitute midfielder Sinoabno Linoaib may miss up to 3 matches.

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Eels Make Top 5 in VPI Ratings

Interim Acting Vilitan FA Director Jermeie Shoultais has announced the creation of the Vilita Peformance Index, a brand new rankings system used to rank the performance of any National Team in any particular Competition based on their performance within their group in relation to their expected performance (Projected through the KPB Rankings system). The Eels performance in Group 1 after 11 matchdays has put them near the top of the 100-team list. The top 10 VPI after 11 Qualifying Matchdays is as follows:

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VPI Rankings :: WC15Q :: Matchday 11
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1 Nikea [33.61] Group 5
2 Nastic 2 [31.54] Group 7
3 Ascensia [31.31] Group 6
-- 4 Turori -------------- [31.22] - Group 1 ---
5 Tadjikistan [27.62] Group 2
6 Mattigool [25.29] Group 4
7 Wella [21.81] Group 8
8 Dance2Revolution [20.28] Group 8
9 Gesamtkuntswerk [18.66] Group 2
10 Avenging Altos [17.84] Group 8
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Group 1 Matchday 11 Results & Table

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Group 1
Turori 2 Ktony 1
Grand Master Mark 3 Foggymushmush 1
Aquilla 0 Crabec 0
The Lowland Clans 2 TripB 1
One Red Dot 2 Bedistan 3

Group 1
Pos Team P W D L F A GD Pts PP
1 Bedistan 11 9 0 2 21 8 13 27 48
2 The Lowland Clans 11 7 2 2 19 9 10 23 44
--3- TURORI EELS--------11--6--3 - 2--20--14 -- 6 - 21--42---
4 One Red Dot 11 6 1 4 17 11 6 19 40
5 Aquilla 11 6 1 4 17 12 5 19 40
6 Crabec 11 4 3 4 11 15 -4 15 36
7 Ktony 11 4 2 5 17 13 4 14 35
8 Grand Master Mark 11 3 1 7 10 16 -6 10 31
9 TripB 11 2 1 8 8 21 -13 7 28
10 Foggymushmush 11 1 0 10 12 33 -21 3 24
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Rejistania

18-06-2004, 22:48

Football's coming home
Rejistania is still celebrating the 2:0 away win against Liverpool England. The Orange-Blues played highly offensive and aggressive, the Orange-Blues did not play not to lose, they played to win, to win this duel of the top teams in group 4, at least if rankings are concerned. It could be seen in their style, that coach Laxtu Takil feared unemployment. He was nervous and people could see it easily. The match between the Englanders and the Orange-Blues was fast and one of the most exciting matches in this qualifiers. Numerous chances were spoiled by a bit of lacking luck, rather strange offsite decisions of the referee and excellent goalkeeping of Su I Y and the English goalie.

The solid english defense was finally breached in the 75th minute, when Liy Ra 's long distance shot came surprising for the goalie. The lasane was leading 1:0. Sime Hilat extended the lead just one minute after that and while the Orange-Blue fans were still cheering and chanting "xamjona tekne". After that socking minutes for Liverpool England, the match became slower since the Rejistanians tried to lower the tempo and to simply keep the lead.

Rejistania now reached the second place of the group table and are in beating distance of current leading team Mattigool.

The Result:
Liverpool England 0
Rejistania 2 (Ra 75th, Hilat 76th)

NAST1C

19-06-2004, 01:23

http://www.freewebs.com/principalityofnastic/The%20nastic%20Times2.JPG

The Nàstic national is still confounding the nation by still being on top of group 7, having only lost 1 game in a strong group.

Tadjikistan

19-06-2004, 04:24

Slaikau - Tadjikistan 1-2

Group 2
Rampagonia 1 Gesamtkuntswerk 0
Oglethorpia 2 Dennisov 0
Artoonia 1 Lovebug 2
Slaikau 1 Tadjikistan 2
Krytenia 1 Larkinia 1

Tadjiks take the lead in group 2

Slaikau - The Tadjiks won in Slaikau but it was a hardfought victory. Slaikau had a well organized defense that kept the attackers out. So the first goal came from a corner shot in the 40th minute, Shaposhnikov kicked into the pack infront of the goal and Pliiev scored with his head. and it remained 0-1 for the Tadjiks as they left the field at half time.

During the second half Slaikau started to come back, creating more chances to score, and in the 71th minute, they finally broke through on the right side and scored the equalizer, 1-1 and the Tadjiks were in a dangerous position.Triandafillov replaced Luchinsky by Yudenich, another striker in the 73th minute to get more people in the attack. Slaikau had to fall back a bit, just to keep the extra attacker away from their goal, but they couldnt keep it up for long, in the 86th minute Pliiev found a,n opening in the center, rushed through it and found Zhukov to his left, Zhukov took the ball from Pliiev and made a long powerful shot into the netting of the goal, leaving the Slaikau goalkeeper defeated to the right. A 1-2 was the absolute minimal but it was enough to get the win.

Then the players heard of Gesamtkunstwerk in Rampagonia and they cheered, Tadjikistan was once again leader of group 2. And we could still be leader next match, opponent Artoonia is one of the lower ranked teams that Tadjikistan already beat before. After that match, nothing is certain.

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Group 2
Pos Team P W D L F A GD Pts PP
1 Tadjikistan 12 9 2 1 27 11 16 29 47
2 Gesamtkuntswerk 12 9 1 2 26 12 14 28 46
3 Oglethorpia 12 8 2 2 21 7 14 26 44
4 Lovebug 12 5 4 3 17 16 1 19 37
5 Dennisov 12 5 3 4 15 9 6 18 36
6 Krytenia 12 4 3 5 14 18 -4 15 33
7 Larkinia 12 3 3 6 19 22 -3 12 30
8 Rampagonia 12 3 2 7 7 18 -11 11 29
9 Artoonia 12 3 1 8 8 24 -16 10 28
10 Slaikau 12 0 1 11 7 24 -17 1 19
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MD1:Tadjikistan - Larkinia W 4-0
MD2:Krytenia - Tadjikistan W 0-2
MD3:Tadjikistan - Slaikau W 3-0
MD4:Artoonia - Tadjikistan W 0-3
MD5:Tadjikistan - Oglethorpia T 1-1
MD6:Gesamtkuntswerk - Tadjikistan L 5-0
MD7:Tadjikistan - Dennisov W 2-1
MD8:Lovebug - Tadjikistan W 1-4
MD9:Tadjikistan - Rampagonia T 0-0
MD10:Larkinia - Tadjikistan W1-3
MD11:Tadjikistan - Krytenia W 3-1
MD12:Slaikau - Tadjikistan W 1-2
MD13:Tadjikistan - Artoonia
MD14:Oglethorpia - Tadjikistan
MD15:Tadjikistan - Gesamtkuntswerk
MD16:Dennisov - Tadjikistan
MD17:Tadjikistan - Lovebug
MD18:Rampagonia - Tadjikistan

Kaze Progressa

19-06-2004, 09:35

From the Daily Kangaroo, 18 June edition:

PROGRESSANS SCRAP PAST BOTTOM-DWELLERS; OVERALL PERFORMANCE 'MODERATE'

Normally, the Progressans are spectacular in qualification. Occasionally, like in WC13 or their WC7 debut, they are abysmal. In fact, never have they had their fate uncertain going into the last day of qualifying matches.

Judging by their place in the group, that quirk of history may change.

The Progressans are some way down on trailblazing Nikea - considered the form team of the entire qualification campaign by the Vilita Performance Index - and Tanah Burung, ranked fourth in the world and their opponents today. But they are ahead of all seven other pretenders, including Halfassedstates who are ranked above them. The meeting between the two is already being dubbed as the match that will decide the third qualifying spot, but every fan of both nations and beyond knows that any team can beat any other with a little intervention from Margaret.

From the Daily Kangaroo, 19 June edition:

SAY CHEESE... because the whole country is smiling now!

Kaze Progressa's Chedar-Edma duo of Craita Weseydal and Huqi Entolibo produced stunning performances as Tanah Burung, fourth in the world rankings, fell 2-1 in one of the upsets of the group.

Weseydal opened the scoring on 17 minutes, just as the home favourites were getting into their stride. He picked up a Taunilai through-ball from the halfway line on a counter-attack and sidestepped a defender to slot into the bottom corner from the edge of the penalty area.

Entolibo then made a string of fine saves, including a double save from a low cross and a rebound just before half-time. The match was then sealed on 66 minutes with Weseydal again the scorer, this time from the spot after he was himself fouled just inside the box - the home fans insisted it was outside - as he prepared to set up Batia Bolidae-Baek. The penalty found the bottom corner with some power, and an 88th-minute consolation, via a wicked deflection off Eauam Bua, was of little relevance. The Progressans are now four points behind Tanah Burung.

Total n Utter Insanity

19-06-2004, 10:15

I'm back with Min...ager Willy, we're 2/3s through qualifying and the Insanicians aren't sitting pretty.

Well they were never pretty to begin with...

I meant in the table.

Well we were top.

Yes, but now we are in 4th. The wrong side of the qualification line.

Well with Spaam injuring 3 of our top players including leading goal scorer Sonic in their lucky 2-1 near draw, what did you expect?

How do you feel about NASTIC 2?

Well they sure are lucky.

It was recently reported in NASTIC 2 that...

What?

Well we don't know what was reported, there was no content to the report, but we know for sure there was a report.

Uh...huh.

We know your feeling towards the Spaamanians, but what about The Weegies?

I don't know anything about them.

But they have been around for years!

You shouldn't start a sentence with "but".

Are you avoiding the question?

No, I'm just not answering it and changing the subject.

Okay...Are the Insanicians going to qualify?

Of course. Either that, or break the world record for the number of draws in qualify.

The Lowland Clans

19-06-2004, 12:58

Bribing Scandal Continues as the Stars Fall Victim to Another Greedy Scumbag Referee!

GRAHAM CITY - The Stars held of the Bedistani Lions in a chutthroat tie that was thankfully free of the bribery scandal which has rocked the WCC as refs from several nations have been bribed to play against the Stars. The game before it though, had the same problems as the three before it. The match with TripB began as usual, with the Stars dominating as they had done before. Then, a TripB forward pushed up into the box, and began to set up their offense. As a shot went into the box, nearly everyone on the field converged on the ball, which popped out of the scrum without anyone noticing. A TripB player who was on the bottom of the pile, stuck his hand out and knocked it into the goal with his hand. Though clearly seen by the ref, the goal was still allowed.

It was at this point that a squad of TIS troops descended into the building via OH-101T Transport helos, and arrested the managers of the TripB squad and the referee squad, who were then replaced by a team sitting on the side. The game then played as it should've, with the Clans superior finesse and skill showed through, with two quick goals from Julios and Jeremy allowed the Stars to take the lead without much trouble.

TLC Stars 2 - 1 TripB
Jeremy (24th, McKeehan Assist)
Julios (27th, Rose Assist)

TLC Stars 2 - 2 Bedistani Lions
McKeehan (43rd, no Assist)
Blackwing (92nd, Julios Assist)

ASNN - Scandal Size Continues to Rise as Official from Aquilla and TripB Managerial Squad Arrested

GRAHAM CITY - The scandal that has rocked the WCC again expanded with the arrest of an Aquillan referee, who may provide the clues as to how far up the food chain this conspiracy goes. The TIS squads which have been used liberally throughout this crisis attacked the TripB FAs headquaters, seizing over twenty high ranking personel and approximately twenty documents which hint that this conspiracy may go beyond just the FAs of Group 1. The documents seized indicated that the TripB management had been in contact with a nation only described as a "veteran and austere member of the World Cup Community," and have ruled out the Bedistanis and Dots as the source of this letter, and as a result, the Ministry of SACADTIM will begin monitoring all World Cup officiating and will make seizures of personel and documents at will.

"The startling non-reaction of this Community has shown us that we must make matters into our own hands," said Police Chief Jason Fillikin today and was echoed later by head of SACADTIM, Jack McHenry. The Allied States has called up many of it's dormant TIS units and begun outfitting OHT-101 Orca Transports with stealth technology and begun deploying them to the Kingsley class Carriers operating in open waters.

So far, no arrests outside of Group 1 have been made, but that is expected to change in the next couple of days.

(Pan out to see a man sitting in a dark room reading the newspaper with one other man in the room)

M1: Oh, these fools...we need to find more reliable workers for the plan

M2: Yes, it seems as if our cells don't quite understand subtle, but then again, who really would, all these outsiders do seem terribly dull

M1: Well, this is the price we pay when we work like this, the cost of secrecy is great.

M2: Our other two friends don't seem to be too bright about what we are doing do they?

M1: Yes, but we must be careful, we selected these two for their intelligence and skills at keeping their mouths shut. We still must be careful not to alarm them, for they must make there money.

M2: Yes, speaking of which I have a call to make involving some matches...*picks up cell phone and dials numbers*

(Fades into a black screen, with menacing music rising in the background)

Tanah Burung

19-06-2004, 19:29

DAILY CROCODILE

Tanah Burung's seven-game winning streak came to an end in the National Stadium against an impressive Kaze Progressan squad, leaving the Crocodiles shaken going in to a tough match at Nikea.

"Full marks to Entolibo, he's a fine keeper," said oreadest, coach of the Crocs, after the 2-1 loss. "It coudl ahve gone either way, and i'm proud of our performance despite the score." The Kangaroos had already earned a home draw against Tanah Burung to capture the home-and-away series between the two veteran sides.

Before the match, Nikea was the only team in the group to have beaten the Crocs. They are now the hottest team in the world, leading all qualifiers with an undefeated record. Once upon a time, the Crocs had no trouble beating Nikea, but that's all changed now.

"It's been some time since the Crocs played as underdogs, but we'll give it our best shot," said captain Rashid Nazir.

Rampagonia

19-06-2004, 20:28

Cool, we beat the best team :) :)

Vilita

19-06-2004, 20:41

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Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita) 2 - 0 The East Asian Empire
(Baledrokadroka 51, Ahat 87) - ( none )

The Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita) Jungle Cats arrived in Slanitopia full of energy and desire. The match, originally scheduled to be played in The East Asian Empire, was switched to the neutral location due to the inner turmoil within the East Asian Government. Most East Asians have left the country, with about 823 country men still left, including criminals, ageing faithful, politicians and basket weavers. The Jungle Cats, expecting a tough test from the Empirical side that gave Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita) it's only Home loss of the competition on Matchday 3, were surprised to see a starting lineup of 8 zoo-keepers, 2 botanists and a monk in goal. There was some controversy at the start of the match to whether or not the monks goalkeeping kit met specifications, but Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita)n coach Helmut Vilkaus was eager to start the match and encouraged Slanitopian referee Mihip Isbrokin to allow the untraditional attire and begin the match.

The Jungle Cats were easily able to outplay the Empire, and had 8 shots on goal in the opening 10 minutes. However, the Monk was well up to the Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita)n challenge, comfortably gathering each shot, remarkably, all curving straight into his arms. Callum Banda, particularly frustrated after being on the shooting end of 5 of those efforts, and currently stuck in an uncharacteristic 14 game international goal drought. Realizing that they were better than the East Asians on this day, The Jungle Cats settled down and tried to figure out a way to beat the Monk. After 6 more first half shots curved straight into the arms of the East Asian keeper, the always impressive Jonathon Stott raced down the right hand side after a precise through ball from u-21 Umberto Melli, making his second consecutive senior start. Stott easily rounded the monk 20 yards from goal and raced towards the gaping net. However, his side footed shot miraculously hooked in a full 180 into the monks arms on the edge of the box. It was concluded that the Monk was one with the ball on this characteristically poor Slanitopian night.

With 15 shots on target in the first half for Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita), compared with none for the East Asian Empire, manager Helmut Vilkaus was left to ask his players at the half if they had any idea whatsoever on how to get a goal past the monk. From the left side of the room, a figure arose. That of recently benched midfielder, Jonathon Baledrokadroka. Baledrokadroka, who had been benched in favor of the youthful Umberto Melli for the second consecutive match, explained that he had once spent a summer with monks, and they had tought him how to become one, but only when around other Monks. Vilkaus asked Baledrokadroka if he would mind coming on and playing an unfamiliar forward role, keeping him as close to the Monk as possible to give the Jungle Cats the best chance to score. Defender Danilo Liguori offered to come off to allow Baledrokadroka to try his luck, citing 3 points for the team was more important to him at this stage of the competition. The two shook hands, and Vilkaus presented the change to the Referee as the teams returned to the field for the second half.

The change paid almost instant dividends, as Umberto Melli raced through the zoo-keeping midfield to flick the ball on to the awaiting Baledrokadroka. In an uncanny display of Monkism, Baledrokadroka's shot oscillated in mid-air between them, two players trying to become one. The stamina of Baledrokadroka won out in the end, with the Monk unable to stay footed firmly and the ball whirling into the back of the net to the delight of the Jungle Cat support.

The cheers however, would be short lived, as the zoo-keepers resorted to unsporting tactics. Aligned within the box with the 2 botanists stalling the restart, the zoo-keepers called to the great Slanitopian Land Demon, the Slanigerex. Before Baledrokadroka knew what had hit him, Two towering Slanigerex had slammed him to the ground and mauled the shirt off his back. Unable to continue, the Slanigerex were contained and Baledrokadroka was removed from action, replaced by 19 year old defensive prospect Esemar Aliana.

The match continued as in the first half, with the Jungle Cats peppering the East Asian goal to no avail, The Monk returning to his oneness in the absense of Baledrokadroka. The resolute Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita)n defense ensured the East Asian Botonists did not get another attacking touch on the ball, and it appeared that the match would end 1-0. However, with 4 minutes remaining, Towering Central Defender Enzo Ahat connected with a well played flick by Aliana following a Kecker corner, and was on the line to head towards the net. Despite the efforts of the Monk, the assistant referee concluded that since Ahat was standing on the goal line, and was not offside when heading the ball towards the net, that the ball must have crossed the goal line before being attracted to the arms of the Empirical Monk. For the remaining 3 minutes, The East Asians complained to the Slanitopian officials, to no avail. Jungle Cat captain Santo Kecker approached head referree Isbrokin informing that the Jungle Cats would support the final whistle being blown, and it was, with the match ending in a 2-0 victory for Helmut Vilkaus' Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita) Jungle Cats.

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AOCAF::Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita) 1 - 0 Sarzonia (AET)
( DuPont 114 ) - ( none )

The Stars, the only Un-Ranked team in the Semis, and the Jungle Cats, The top team in the group stage, provided little action in the first half. A mainly defensive affair, no team would find themselves with any real opportunity to open the scoring. Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita) keeper Rory Issah came closest for either side when his Goal kick in the 39th minute was carried astronomically by the high winds inside Green Street, in Westleight, Krytenia, and clipped the top of the Sarzonia netting before going into the stands. 3 minutes later, Midfielder Alexander Östling was yellow carded for a late challenge on one of the Stars. The Match entered the half notched up at 0-0.

The second half started much brighter, with Sarzonia twice going close through striker Anton Gregor. A somewhat quiet day by former National Team favorite Lorenzo Mumamba, on new legs in his striking role in the absense of Jimmy Vella, was enlightened on the hour mark as he rounded the keeper and easily side footed home, only to see the assistant referee raise his flag for offside. That would prove to be the last real action of the half, and it appeared both teams had settled for deciding this one in extra time. Full Time 0-0.

Neither team made any real attack in the first half of extra team, but Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita) coach Baron O'Toole did make two changes, sending youthful midfielder Marasent Sioane, a recognized penalty taker, in for the cautioned Östling, and 15 year old Strike prospect Carmine Mbidzo in for the tiring Mumamba. No team could claim the advantage going into the final 15 minutes.

Sarzonia made two defensive substitutions to start the second half of added time, seeming content to take the match to penalties. However, this allowed Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita) to push defender Giacomo Adika into a more attacking role, creating lots of space for the impressive U-21 striking duo of DuPont and Mbidzo to trouble the Stars Defense. 5 minutes from time they Tanner Nerni's staggering one-two play with Mbidzo down the Right opened space for an inch perfect pass to DuPont who was able to tap the ball home from just two yards out to send the Jungle Cats into the Final of AOCAF Atlantian Oceania Regional Championships against NEWI Cefn Druids.

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AOCAF SEMI FINAL LINEUP

[GK] Rory Issah

[LD] Danilo Liguori*
[CD] Matteo Ollirg*
[CD] Giacomo Adika*
[RD] Elekim Cairns

[LM] Santo Kecker* ©
[CM] Umberto Melli
[CM] Alexander Östling*
[RM] Tanner Nerni

[ST] Lorenzo Mumamba
[ST] Serge DuPont *

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[GK] Jimmy Kater
[UD] Esemar Aliana
[UD] Emarka Laniora
[UM] Jonathon Baledrokadroka*
[CM] Nigel Chapman
[UM] Marasent Sioane << [Östling 96]
[ST] Carmine Mbidzo << [Mumamba 102]

* - Indicates Player has featured in at least half of the Jungle Cats World Cup XIV Qualifying matches this season
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FA Updates Vilita Peformance Index (VPI)
New Internationstatal Rating System for performance within a competition

The Vilita Peformance Index, a brand new ratings system used to rate the performance of any National Team in any particular Competition based on their performance within their group in relation to their expected performance (Projected through the KPB Rankings system). Or, as a representative from Kaze Progressa put it: VPI not as a ranking system, but a good measure of how teams are performing relative to expectations. For example, in Euro 2004, Greece would have a higher VPI than Spain and France who are also on 4pts. A full listing of each of the 100 teams participating in World Cup 15 Quals is available, ordered by VPI. The top 10 after 12 Qualifying Matchdays is as follows:

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1 Tadjikistan [37.40] Group 2
2 Nikea [33.91] Group 5
3 Nastic 2 [31.84] Group 7
4 Wella [31.28] Group 8
5 Mattigool [27.15] Group 4
6 Ascensia [24.88] Group 6
7 Turori [23.86] Group 1
8 Raptor Claw [17.62] Group 3
9 Lovisa [16.45] Group 9
10 The Belmore Family [16.31] Group 9
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The full list of the 100 teams competing in World Cup 15 Qualifiers can be found in the Scores Thread (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=149378&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=96)

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Jungle Cats Up to 4th

The Vilita Jungle Cats moved up to 4th in the Group 8 Table following their 2-0 victory over The East Asian Empire, and are now just 1 point out of the 3rd and final qualifcation spot. Wella has taken over the top spot from Dance 2 Revolution, 4 and 3 points infront of the Jungle Cats respectively. The Jungle Cats are 1 point in front of 5th and 6th placed Svecia and Avenging Altos, and 2 points in front of the impressive Starblaydia.

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Pos Team P W D L F A GD Pts PP
1 Wella 12 7 3 2 22 14 8 24 42
2 Dance 2 Revolution 12 7 2 3 20 10 10 23 41
3 Lemmitania 12 6 3 3 17 14 3 21 39
4 Vilita 12 6 2 4 20 16 4 20 38
5 Svecia 12 5 4 3 19 10 9 19 37
6 Avenging Altos 12 6 1 5 22 20 2 19 37
7 Starblaydia 12 5 3 4 22 16 6 18 36
8 Grays Harbor 12 2 4 6 13 22 -9 10 28
9 The East Asian Empire 12 2 2 8 9 24 -15 8 26
10 Bakinhale 12 2 0 10 11 29 -18 6 24
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M05:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [2] - [0] Svecia - [Report (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=150735&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=177)] -
M06:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [0] - [2] Dance 2 Revolution <- - [Report (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=150735&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=210)] -
M07:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [1] - [0] Bakinhale [Report (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=150735&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=218)] -
M08:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [1] - [1] Wella [Report (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=150735&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=253)] -
M09:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [4] - [2] Avenging Altos <- [Report (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=150735&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=288)] -
M10:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [2] - [3] Starblaydia <- [Report (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=150735&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=295)] -
M11:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [3] - [1] Grays Harbor - [Report (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=150735&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=320)] -
M12:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [2] - [0] The East Asian Empire <- [Report (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=150735&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=340)] -
M13:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [] - [] Lemmitania
M14:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [] - [] Svecia <-
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) [] - [] Bakinhale <-
M17:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [] - [] Wella <-
M18:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [] - [] Avenging Altos

Rejistania

19-06-2004, 21:28

Yay for Milan
The Orange-blues defeated Iansisle in the Hetlasane Hetkali stadium in Hetkali. While Hetlasane is normally a synonym for high-class offensive and exciting soccer, the national team played a System Karela with the occasional chance. The entire match saw the Ians trying to get past the rejistanian 10-0-0, ball posession (Iansisle: 64%) was on their side as were most other stats like the amount of cornere kicks, but not the score. Eventually, the Orange-Blues won 3:0. The tactic of Laxtu Takil looked most of the time like a goal prevention tactic, but quick, unexpected counters of Lyku "Hanil" Ju and Milan "Tihrana" Iti~n brought the Orange-Blues ahead and shocked the Iansisle fans as well as the Rejistanians alike. Iansisle fans considered themselfes morally victorious for having dominated the match. One fan was overheard saying: "This is a <expletive deleted> joke! What did these Rejistanians do besides defending? <expletive deleted> it!" Rejistanian fans reacted differently, the fan chants "Sistenha Karela - jilih'slani" disappeared completely after Tihrana took the lead in the 35th minute - success makes loyal. The rejistanian strikers used some more counter-attacks to eventually rise the score to 3:0. Milan Iti~n scored twice while Lyku Ju increased he score once. Laxtu Takil commented after the match: "Yes, this was insane but it worked out. Nobody in their right mind would think that I play (System) Karela. I was risking my job with this, but it payed off, Iansisle was unprepared that was our advantage!"

The result:
Rejistania 3 (Iti~n 35th 78th, Ju 56th)
Iansisle 0

Squornshelous

19-06-2004, 21:45

Squornshelous Hangs on in Group 6

In a group that has failed to produce a clear "top three" (asided from SN38), Squornshelous has remained in the running for several matches now. However, one slipup could spell disaster, as Ascensia trails us by only 1 point. Hopefully, our superior Goal Difference will keep us in front in the future. Striker Tobias Jones said, "I think what we've done against teams that are ranked higher than us shows that we can move on. In our matches against SN38 we drew one and only lost the other by one. We also drew with Giant Zucchini. On top of all that, we kicked the crap out of Ascensia." We think that the second match between Squornshleous and Ascensia will probably determine which of these two teams moves on. However, there is always the possibility for Giant Zucchini to take a fall, as they too are balanced precariously on the edge of the top three.

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Group 6
Pos Team P W D L F A GD Pts PP
1 Snub Nose 38 12 9 2 1 27 13 14 29 47
2 Giant Zucchini 12 7 1 4 24 12 12 22 40
3 Squornshelous 12 6 4 2 23 13 10 22 40
4 Ascensia 12 6 3 3 24 23 1 21 39
5 Crystilakere 12 5 3 4 14 12 2 18 36
6 Oaker 12 5 3 4 20 22 -2 18 36
7 EL CID THE HERO 12 4 3 5 17 15 2 15 33
8 Balti Pie 12 3 2 7 13 22 -9 11 29
9 Progressive Beans 12 2 1 9 12 28 -16 7 25
10 Rot-Gelb-Grun 12 1 2 9 9 23 -14 5 23
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Turori

19-06-2004, 23:09

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Turori (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=turori) 1 - 1 FoggyMushMush
( Mumamba 62 ) - ( Foggin 22 )

Battling Foggymushmush took a share of the points home from Turori (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=turori) after the Group 8 strugglers held the Eels to a 1-1 draw, Malaino Mumamba's equaliser during the second half rally doing little to make amends for a first half horror show.

The Foggymushmush goalscorer had been afforded a hat-trick of clear-cut chances inside quarter of an hour by an inexplicably lethargic Turori (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=turori) side, and then took advantage on 22 minutes, rising well on a corner to head the underdogs in front.

Minutes after The Foggys took their deserved lead, Player-Manager Disterfred was forced to make tactical changes and insert defensive midfield playmaker Mika Sakatorra, who instantly linked well with Mumamba to provide some hope for the Turori (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=turori) Faithful.

The Eels took control in the second half, with the impressive Mumamba making the game his own, single handedly charging upfield on three occasions only to see his efforts knocked away by the Foggy Keeper. Then, on the hour mark, a short flick by Sakatorra set Mumamba in space 25 yards out, and he placed his powerful strike well beyond the keepers reach to level the scores.

The Eels would have many chances to finish off the game, but took advantage of none of them, as they slipped out of the qualification zone with their draw at lowly Foggymushmush.

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TURORI ROSTER VS FoggyMM

#88 - Milauo Slietah [GK]

#9 - Kiatin Likao [D]
#3 - Moiba Linaian [D]
#5 - Linoai Niabula [D]
#4 - Marlian Hunial [D]

#42 - Makaus Likao [M]
#12 - Yabaiy Tbaiao [M]
#18 - Malaino Mumamba [M]
#22 - Cuolia Tuirma [M]

#29 - Jualiar Vumaou [F]
#36 - Maritus Banda [F] {CAPT}

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#82 - G.Q. Disterfred [GK]
#27 - Mika Sakatorra [M]
#27 - Boaibou Houabou [M]
#24 - Sinoabno Linoaib[M]
#17 - Kaboafo Iobabao [F]
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Turori (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=turori)'s Mumamba gaining attention

Turori (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=turori) Eels 18 year old starlet Malaino Mumamba has been gaining the attention of the internationstatal community following his impressive performances in the Eels World Cup 15 Qualifying matches against Ktony and Foggymushmush. Thrown into the Senior side for the first time against Ktony, replacing former captain Houabou following the Lowlands Clan scandal, Mumamba instantly made an impression, scoring just 12 minutes into his debut, and getting involved all match long including the build up to Tuirma's match winner. Although he did not get on the scoresheet against Foggymushmush, Mumamba provided the through ball for Bandas goal, and was awarded man of the match for his performances. Mumamba is a product of the FC Almintora Youth System in Turori, and trains alongside Vilitan National Christian Dogbé.

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Group 1 Matchday 11 Results & Table

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Group 1
Ktony 0 One Red Dot 5
Bedistan 2 The Lowland Clans 2
TripB 1 Aquilla 4
Crabec 0 Grand Master Mark 1
Foggymushmush 1 Turori 1

Group 1
Pos Team P W D L F A GD Pts PP
1 Bedistan 12 9 1 2 23 10 13 28 46
2 The Lowland Clans 12 7 3 2 21 11 10 24 42
3 One Red Dot 12 7 1 4 22 11 11 22 40
4 Aquilla 12 7 1 4 21 13 8 22 40
--5- TURORI EELS--------12--6--4 - 2--21--15 -- 6 - 22--40---
6 Crabec 12 4 3 5 11 16 -5 15 33
7 Ktony 12 4 2 6 17 18 -1 14 32
8 Grand Master Mark 12 4 1 7 11 16 -5 13 31
9 TripB 12 2 1 9 9 25 -16 7 25
10 Foggymushmush 12 1 1 10 13 34 -21 4 22
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NEWI Cefn Druids

19-06-2004, 23:42

The Daily Druid

NO SURPRISES
Wayne Ottgunn-Irwin on Brazillico 2 NEWI Cefn Druids 0

The most common scoreline in the history of football reared it's ugly head again last night, when Brazillico scored their usual two goals against the Druids. Obviously, I'd usually write a match report at this point, but I don't think our readership can be bothered reading about another defeat to the Chili Bats, so we'll spare them the agony for a change, huh?

Other than to say that the rest of the group is catching up, with Melmond two points behind, and Turnia a further one. ERK!!!

Final score:
Brazillico 2
NEWI Cefn Druids 0

Druids team ( 4-3-3 ): Garth; Griffiths, Hinton, Lambealle, Groves; Posters, Orange, Holmes; Greaves, Belmore, Gessemschmitthaagen-Po.

Results so far...

Matchday 1: NEWI Cefn Druids 2-0 Coruna
Matchday 2: The Home Islands 0-3 NEWI Cefn Druids
Matchday 3: NEWI Cefn Druids 1-1 Brazillico
Matchday 4: Europa Brittania 1-2 NEWI Cefn Druids
Matchday 5: NEWI Cefn Drudis 4-0 Everybody Dies
Matchday 6: NEWI Cefn Druids 3-2 Melmond
Matchday 7: Intelligent Madness 1-2 NEWI Cefn Druids
Matchday 8: NEWI Cefn Druids 1-1 Turnia
Matchday 9: Lykaia 2-1 NEWI Cefn Druids
Matchday 10: Coruna 0-3 NEWI Cefn Druids
Matchday 11: NEWI Cefn Druids 2-2 The Home Islands
Matchday 12: Brazillico 2-0 NEWI Cefn Druids

...top scorers...

(9) Liam Gessemschmitthaagen-Po
(5) Trevor Belmore
(3) Simon Greaves
(2) Björn-Trevor Frederiksson
(1) Trevor Kallins, Bill Posters, Trevor Law, Ron Lambealle.
+1 Own goal

...and still to come...

Matchday 13: NEWI Cefn Druids v Europa Brittania
Matchday 14: Everybody Dies v NEWI Cefn Druids
Matchday 15: Melmond v NEWI Cefn Druids
Matchday 16: NEWI Cefn Druids v Intelligent Madness
Matchday 17: Turnia v NEWI Cefn Druids
Matchday 18: NEWI Cefn Druids v Lykaia

Latest from the AOCAF Cup
DRUIDS MAKE FINAL!
By Ian Question-Mark

The Druids have made their first final in anything resembling a competition here in Krytenia by beating the host nation by three goals to one. A full strength Druid team hinted at the form that made them formidable opponents at the start of World Cup Qualifying, as Krytenia had the energy, but not quite as much quality, as the vastly experienced Druids side, for whom Liam Gessemschmitthaagen-Po rifled in a hat-trick.

It means that the Druids will move on to face Vilita once again in the final. In two previous meetings, the Druids have not beaten the Jungle Cats, so we'll have to wait and see whether or not they can lift this curse when what is likely to be an unchanged line-up will go out to bring honour to their nation and its people.

Final score:
Krytenia 1 [Smith 46]
NEWI Cefn Druids 3 [Gessemschmitthaagen-Po 17, 22, 76]

Druids team ( 4-3-3 ): Garth; Griffiths, Hinton, Lambealle, Groves; Posters, Orange (Welsh 62), Holmes; Greaves (Frederiksson 66), Belmore, Gessemschmitthaagen-Po.

Melmond

20-06-2004, 00:12

Merveilles!
Camui Arai’s Immaculate Late Goal Gives Melmond 1-nil Win
By Jim Dwordorf of the Aldi Tribune

MATSUKYO, THE HOME ISLANDS—It was a charged up atmosphere at Aomizu Stadium, literally and figuratively. Figuratively since the crowd was most populated of fans of the Rockets of The Home Islands who felt that this was their best chance to beat a top team during the qualifying and really set a precedent for future The Home Islands sides. Literally because there were intermittent lightning strikes in the overcast Matsukyo sky, however no rain has fallen yet. The Fearless Farmers has to win the games against the newer and less inexperienced sides in order to stay in the hunt to qualifying for World Cup 15 in Eauz and The Eagles Nest. Will the Melmond National Team pull through and play a strong game in front of the electrified crowd? The answer was a resounding, “Hai!”
As the first half begun, Melmond took early control of the tempo, forcing the Rockets to play at a faster pace than they wanted to play at. The Rockets defence played harried and made some sloppy mistakes. The Home Islands defender Satoshi Tsukamoto was desperately running to catch Melmond midfielder Critandi Unne. He had his eye more on the player than the ball and made a slide tackle on Critandi Unne right after s/he passed the ball to a Melmond striker. Critandi Unne falls to the pitch but fortunately gets up right away and is perfectly okay. Tsukamoto is booked for the late challenge, a yellow card at the 10th minute.
I suppose there is something about playing the hard-working Fearless Farmers which inspires the Rockets of The Home Islands to lose their discipline. The other defending Satoshi wasn’t any better than his counterpart, as The Home Islands defender Satoshi Masuda instinctively trips Melmond midfielder Camui Arai from behind after Arai ran past Masuda and only had the keeper left in front of him. Masuda also gets a yellow card at the 20th minute. Fortunately for The Home Islands, Melmond was not able to convert on any of the set pieces
The Home Islands got their act together after the second yellow card and both sides played a hotly-contested yet very clean football match. The Home Islands attack was turning up the hibachi on the Melmond defence as their strikers Osamu Nomiyama and Ren Kanai were putting their all in this last attack of the first half to try to make up for their embarrassing performance the last time Melmond and The Home Islands met. However, the on-fire Melmond goalkeeper Snhp Xtfuinxm made quick work of their shots on goal, relying more on his brainpower and positioning than acrobatic saves or having to use his physical prowess. The first half ended scoreless.
The kabuki halftime show was an amazing spectacle; however those Melmond fans that were unfamiliar with kabuki shows saw that there were men in rather ornamental costumes in a Japanesque country figured that it was a visual kei show. Half of the Melmond fans who made the trip started to request Gackt-era Malice Mizer songs. “Play Au Revoir! That song is so beautiful!” one Melmondian requested. Another one said, “Play Illuminati, that song makes me wet!” Another Melmondian visual kei fan wanted to hear some old-school Gackt-era Malice Mizer and requested Tsuioku no Kakera from the hard-to-find Voyage sans Retour album. Certainly a lofty request because the kabukis don’t play j-rock and that album is owned by the Melmondian Goddess herself who was lucky to find it new. One fan made an odd request for Stockholm Syndrome, a kick ass song by Brits Muse or if you have a bad music taste a Blink-182 song. “Muse isn’t visual kei!” a Melmondian person replies. The Muse requester retorts, “They certainly sound like it at times, the operatic arrangements, the vague gothicness, the absolutely beautiful voice of Matthew Bellamy, the bombast, the giant white balloons, all you need is to put them in ornate costumes and they are basically visual kei!” Either way, the confusion amongst the Melmondians was entertaining, but not as entertaining as the breathtaking kabuki show.
However, no Melmondian would leave Matsukyo disappointed. The fan who requested Illuminati didn’t need that song to get wet, as the second half started, a drizzle started to fall upon the stadium. As the game went on, which was played very well by both sides, the rain evolved from a drizzle, to a steady shower, to a harder shower, and as the game wound down, to a downpour. The sky was slate gray at around 3PM Matsukyo time due to the heavy rain. Around the 88th minute, it appeared that both sides would play to a scoreless tie. Melmond goalkeeper Snhp Xtfuinxm makes a save on a Ren Kanai shot. He throws the ball in to Melmond midfielder Camui Arai. The pitch has basically turned into mud during the downpour. Camui Arai turned up the speed and agility and started weaving through The Home Islands midfielder. He made nifty moves to dodge challenges from the defender of The Home Islands. He got through all ten players for The Home Islands; can he get the ball past the goalkeeper? Yes! Camui Arai goes coast to coast and makes quite possibly the most beautiful goal in Melmond football history if not NationStates history. Camui Arai looked far from beautiful, as spontaneously made mud angels after his game winning goal. In contrast to the dirty Camui Arai, Melmond goalkeeper Snhp Xtfuinxm records his third consecutive clean sheet. He will have to play his best match yet if he wants a fourth against high powered Brazillico.

Goals
Arai, MEL 89th

Cards
Tsukamoto, THI 10th
Masuda, THI 20th

Standings

Other Group 10 Results
Everybody Dies 0 – Europa Brittania 1
Brazillico 2 – NEWI Cefn Druids 0
Coruna 0 – Intelligent Madness 2
Lykaia 1 – Turnia 2

[code:1:2f77c85b1d]Group 10
Pts W D L GF:GA GD
1. Brazillico 31 10 1 1 25:7 18
2. Europa Brittania 28 9 1 2 28:11 17
3. NEWI Cefn Druids 24 7 3 2 24:12 12
4. Melmond 22 7 1 4 23:17 6
5. Turnia 20 6 2 4 20:17 3
6. Intelligent Madness 19 5 4 3 19:15 4
7. Lykaia 12 4 0 8 14:17 -3
8. The Home Islands 10 3 1 8 14:24 -10
9. Everybody Dies 6 2 0 10 9:32 -23
10. Coruna 1 0 1 11 8:32 -24[/code:1:2f77c85b1d]

Melmond Team Stats
Goals: Critandi Unne (5), Mornakh the Bloody Handed (4), Chris Owen (4), Benjamin Leeb (4), Camui Arai (3), Naol Keelafin (1), Martin Goodwin (1)
Cards: Scott Cheney (2), Trav Strachan (1,1), Mornakh the Bloody Handed (1), Critandi Unne (1)

Melmond National Team Schedule

v Lykaia (MPNK Stadium, Faasen) W 2-1
@ Coruna W 4-1
v The Home Islands (Lifedonations Stadium, Morales) W 1-0
@ Brazillico L 2-1
v Europa Brittania (Melmond Bowl, Melmond City) L 3-2
@ NEWI Cefn Druids L 3-2
v Everybody Dies (MelAir Park, Lee) W 4-2
v Intelligent Madness (Frankndottir Stadium, Acosta) T 1-1
@ Turnia L 4-2
@ Lykaia W 1-0
v Coruna (White Bread Dome, Suburbia) W 2-0
@ The Home Islands W 1-0
v Brazillico (Microcosm Football Colossuseum, Aldi)
@ Europa Brittania
v NEWI Cefn Druids (Feliz-Unne Stadium, Unne)
@ Everybody Dies
@ Intelligent Madness
v Turnia (Makinshakes Stadium, O’Connor)

Next Game
vs. Brazillico (Microcosm Football Colossuseum, Aldi)

It is indeed put up or shut up time for the team dubbed, “The team of destiny.” If this generation of Melmond footballers in their prime ever wants to taste the World Cup, it must win at least two of the matches in this tough three match stretch of Brazillico, Europa Brittania, and NEWI Cefn Druids. The Chili Bats of Brazillico will prove to be the toughest opponent as ever since their slow start, Brazillico has been rather dominant. Melmond played them tough in Brazillico, and now Brazillico has to face almost 100,000 opposing fans as the Microcosm Football Colossuseum hosts its first ever match featuring the Melmond National Team. Melmond will continue with their original starters. When this group starts, the Fearless Farmers have been undefeated.

GK- Snhp Xtfuinxm
D- Jonsi Torrini
D- Sergio Ortiz
D- Scott Cheney
D- Nina Steen
M- Martin Goodwin
M- Critandi Unne
M- Camui Arai
M- Cristina Antunez
F- Chris Owen
F- Benjamin Leeb

Microcosm Football Colossuseum
Location: Aldi, Melmond
Seats: 97,474 (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. One sign of this complex is that the city of Aldi felt it had to build a bigger stadium than Melmond City to still look like a world-class city. With that and the sinister brainchild of Microcosm of Melmond, the Microcosm Football Colossuseum was built by those subconsciously hypnotized by the talking dolls made by the company and Matmel which brought people from other cities in Melmond and far away places like Bedistan and Commerce Heights to build this monolith for free. This stadium is the home of the Melmond Premier League club Aldi Reds. All fans of our Fearless Farmers will receive rally farmer hats upon entrance. Earth band from East Bay, California Tiger Army will perform at halftime. Some tickets still available!

The Evil Umpire

20-06-2004, 00:26

Do you see a problem? I do. We are in fifth place and can rally to dominate the world using football and we tie pathetic teams like Calienta! Torture them teabags!

Turnia

20-06-2004, 01:22

Turnia City Tribune

Associated Press Quick Flash Headlines

World Cup XV Qualifier Report

Matchday 12 --- Lykaia 1 Turnia 2

"Back on the winning side", said head coach Paul Odle.

Matchday 13 --- Turnia 1 Coruna 2

"Complete shite!", stated team captain Josh Turner Jr. I am sure all of Turnia agrees with him.

APQF

imported_Nikea

20-06-2004, 05:58

Queldas Hikari - Rul Isio Nesuntel A Seserim

Pandas Eat Crocodile Stew
National side rolls past Tanah Burung 4-0
by Markenin Markenel

QUELDAS(NP) - Despite the past strong showing from Nikea against Tanah Burung in the 2-0 win on matchday 4, many predicted a completely different match when the two teams met again in Queldas. The Crocs were coming off a loss to Kaze Progressa, but were still a highly dangerous side who, despite the last match, had always been overpowering of the Pandas. Nikea's recent form in a 1-1 draw with Daekerius also made many Nikean fans nervous. After falling behind 1-0, Renninen Strekiov, son of former Nikean defender Aleksei Strekiov and the young substitute forward, drew the Pandas level late with a powerful blast under the bar. This unnerved many Nikean fans, and only the Crocs' loss maintained Nikea's 3 point lead in the group.

The Solarin Stadium was a sea of crimson red, with the majority of the 47,387 fans in attendance clad in their Nikea shirts. A small section of Croc fans were making their presence known as well, loudly singing their national anthem during the playing of the songs. The much anticipated match then got underway.

Nikea took control from the beginning. Although sticking with their usual 3-5-2 formation, the side took on a much more attacking form. Orin Edhel, a more defensive minded right midfielder, was replaced in the starting lineup by Yesennen Yuskalaitel, whose speed gave the Crocs problems up the far right side all match long. Yuskalaitel and captain Midorin Torendel played a decisively more offensive role, while Arkenitel and Mortethel patrolled the middle. Jeserin Keseteretel played defensively in front of the defenders, but the extra defensive help was not really needed for the match. After 90 minutes, keeper Darinen Feretel faced only 2 on-target shots, out of a total 4 attempts on goal.

Nikea opened the scoring after 28 minutes. Yuskalaitel's speed had already created 2 quality chances off of the right wing, with crosses headed only inches over the bar by Seserin Serenitel. Yuskalaitel once again made a run down the right flank, outpacing Crocs defender Rashid Nazir and crossing to the top of the box. Aserin Arkenitel's shot was parried by Croc keeper Andi Mallarageng, but he couldn't control it, leaving Ichirou Kitase a tap-in goal. The lone Croc chance came minutes from half time, when a shot by Mari Bin Amude forced Feretel to make a strong reflex save.

The second half was much more open as fatigue set in. Yesennen Yuskalaitel was having increased difficulty beating Nazir down the flank, and the Pandas began playing a more central attacking style. Torenin Mortethel was brought down outside the box by Jose Maubere, and his free kick left Mallarageng frozen on his line, giving Nikea a 2-0 lead in the 66th minute. Tenerethitel soon after substituted Yuskalaitel for Ipsinen Manilastel, the Losenas midfielder who is known more for his backfield prowess than his playmaking abilities, and took off Serenitel, who really was invisible following his two missed headers in the first half, in favour of another defender, Kliserin Isteritel. This left Karinen Orinitel in a sweeper role, with Isteritel playing a central defender position. Keseteretel continued his defensive midfield play, leaving Kitase up front alone. These moves didn't stop the Nikean offence, however.

Manilastel made his presence known in the 78th minute, when his cross was tipped by a Croc defender to Kitase, who had little trouble depositing his second goal of the match. The rout was completed after a Midorin Torendel corner kick found defender Ekserin Pilseniuene's head, which found the back of the net.

The 4-0 win sent the supporters into a euphoric state. Manager Jaskelainen Tenerethitel said the match belonged to the Nikean midfield. "We all played a strong match, but the midfield were the stars of the show. They controlled the match both offensively and defensively, and showed their calibur to the rest of the world."

Striker Ichirou Kitase was also praising of the play of the midfield. "The scoresheet will show that I scored two goals, but I wouldn't have gotten the chances I did without them setting everything up."

The win leaves Nikea needing only 1 point to qualify for the finals. They lead Group 5 by 5 points over 2nd place Tanah Burung, and by 10 over 3rd place Kaze Progressa. The Pandas will have the opportunity to clinch their spot in Halfassedstates, a team which Nikea either performs strongly against, or collapses entirely. All of Nikea will be watching their Pandas on NTV1.

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Nikea 4 (Kitase 28, 78, Mortethel 66, Pilseniuene 84)
v.
Tanah Burung 0
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Tadjikistan

20-06-2004, 06:31

Tadjikistan - Artoonia 4-0

Krytenia 0 Rampagonia 1
Larkinia 2 Slaikau 1
Tadjikistan 4 Artoonia 0
Lovebug 1 Oglethorpia 0
Dennisov 0 Gesamtkuntswerk 1

Tadjiks protect their position and prepare for the most important match

Dushanbe - It was a beautiful day, here in Dushanbe, as the national team kept its leading position in group 2 and won their match against Artoonia. Especially the match brought the people clebrating out on the streets. 4-0 wins dont show up behind every corner.

But Tadjikistans performance was outstanding. The Tadjiks put pressure on their opponents and kept them away from the Tadjik goal. The first chance at scoring came in the 12th minute, Pliiev found Zhukov on the left flank but Zhukovs shot ended on the Artoonian goalkeeper.

4 minutes later Biriuzov took advantage of Artoonian ball loss, and rushed forward, the Artoonian goalkeeper came out of his goal to meet Biriuzov, who lobbed the ball over him and into the empty goal. A nice one that we will list in our top 5 of most beautiful goals.

The Artoonians quickly reorganized their defence and kept our national team away from their goal for the rest of the first half. They even created a couple of good chances but they failed to finish them of or found a good Yashin on their way. During the pause Triandafillov told his defenders that he didnt like to Artoonian attempts at scoring and he expected them to play better.

The Tadjik defence improved, but that didnt matter much as the Tadjik strikers started an offensive to win the match. It took them 10 minutes to get past the Artoonian defenders, when Cherniakhovskij made a low shot the past under the Artoonian goalkeeper and into the goal. 2-0 on the scoreboard, the match was almost won.

In the 69th minute Zhukov converted a cross from Pliiev, with a powerful right foot shot leaving the Artoonian goalkeeper chanceless to his left. 5 minutes later That same Zhukov tried to make his way to the Artoonian goal but he was tackled from behind and fell th the ground. The referee reacted and gave the player a yellow card, he should have gotten a red card for this one. Pliiev took the penalty, and beat the Artoonian goalkeeper with a low shot in the right corner.

There were no more chances during the rest of the match exept for Luchinsky move down the right flank. But his shot ended in the side netting ending this match in a 4-0 win for Tadjikistan. An important win for the upcoming match against Oglethorpia, in Oglethorpia. The Tadjiks will have to pull of a real stunt if they want to remain in the leading position of group 2. And everyone knows thats going to be a hard task.

Triandafillov didnt say much and left the guessing to others. Indeed this could be a spectacular match and it could also end in disaster for Tadjikistan. And even if Tadjikistan wins they'll have to defend their lead against the Gesamtkuntswerk Sturms on matchday 15. We pray to the gods for a good result, lets just hope they're listening.

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Group 2
Pos Team P W D L F A GD Pts PP
1 Tadjikistan 13 10 2 1 31 11 20 32 47
2 Gesamtkuntswerk 13 10 1 2 27 12 15 31 46
3 Oglethorpia 13 8 2 3 21 8 13 26 41
4 Lovebug 13 6 4 3 18 16 2 22 37
5 Dennisov 13 5 3 5 15 10 5 18 33
6 Larkinia 13 4 3 6 21 23 -2 15 30
7 Krytenia 13 4 3 6 14 19 -5 15 30
8 Rampagonia 13 4 2 7 8 18 -10 14 29
9 Artoonia 13 3 1 9 8 28 -20 10 25
10 Slaikau 13 0 1 12 8 26 -18 1 16
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MD1:Tadjikistan - Larkinia W 4-0
MD2:Krytenia - Tadjikistan W 0-2
MD3:Tadjikistan - Slaikau W 3-0
MD4:Artoonia - Tadjikistan W 0-3
MD5:Tadjikistan - Oglethorpia T 1-1
MD6:Gesamtkuntswerk - Tadjikistan L 5-0
MD7:Tadjikistan - Dennisov W 2-1
MD8:Lovebug - Tadjikistan W 1-4
MD9:Tadjikistan - Rampagonia T 0-0
MD10:Larkinia - Tadjikistan W1-3
MD11:Tadjikistan - Krytenia W 3-1
MD12:Slaikau - Tadjikistan W 1-2
MD13:Tadjikistan - Artoonia W 4-0
MD14:Oglethorpia - Tadjikistan
MD15:Tadjikistan - Gesamtkuntswerk
MD16:Dennisov - Tadjikistan
MD17:Tadjikistan - Lovebug
MD18:Rampagonia - Tadjikistan

Jeruselem

20-06-2004, 13:36

Jeruselem Government News

Loss puts WC XV on edge

A narrow loss to Commerce Heights 1-0 put Jeruselem back to 6th and the WC XV in jeopardy. Far from disgraced, the loss to the WC favourite was still a disappointment as Jeruselem now needs to win most of it's games to get back into the top 4.

Group 3
Kipto-Mare 3 Isles of Wohlstand 1
Ineptia 2 Boscioto 0
Raptor Claw 2 Sportonia 0
Creedence Clearwater 1 Audioslavia 4
Jeruselem 0 Commerce Heights 1

imported_Lovisa

20-06-2004, 15:40

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Great match

Lovisa-Kingsford 1-0
Georg Lunz, 65'

Theey was a great match for lovisan team. We win the favorites in our group. We are very happy, and we still chance to advance in WC15 final.

Lovisa go to second place, but now we have 2 hard match with Cockbill Street and TBF. And would be great if we drawing both matches.

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Group 9
Pos Team P W D L F A GD Pts PP
1 Kingsford 13 8 4 1 22 10 12 28 43
2 Lovisa 13 8 3 2 26 15 11 27 42
3 The Belmore Family 13 7 4 2 24 11 13 25 40
4 Cockbill Street 13 6 7 0 22 11 11 25 40
5 Shang-ti 13 5 3 5 19 17 2 18 33
6 Magnus Valerius 13 4 3 6 18 20 -2 15 30
7 Tasty Toast 13 3 4 6 9 17 -8 13 28
8 Resistencia 13 3 3 7 16 23 -7 12 27
9 KT MPLG 13 3 0 10 9 30 -21 9 24
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Raptor Claw

20-06-2004, 15:56

Raptors Claw Down Sportonia

The Raptors easily disposed of a lacklustre Sportonia side by 2 goals to none, getting back on track following a disspaointing performance in the loss to Ineptia and draw with Kipto-Mare. If it were not for the loss to Ineptia, the Raptors would be second in the table, 5 points clear, however, they will accept what they have been given, and work through this tough stretch of matches against Audioslavia, Commerce Heights, Jeruselem, Creedence Clearwater and Isles of Wohlstand that will determine which 3 teams go through to the World Cup Finals. For the first time ever, the Raptors will announce the names of their players, previously known only as Raptor 1, Raptor 2.... etc...

The Raptor Claw Goalkeeper, Gonnast Opyou, from the South Island Clan, has been National team keeper for many seasons now, improving at every attempt. The Raptor Claw Defense is led by Imapla Yindabak, also from the South Island Clan The towering central defender is a menace to all that approach. Partnering this Raptor in Central defense is Iwilltac Kleyou, from the rejuvinated Central Island Clan. This Raptor is the first to make the National team from the Central Island Clan since the horrific dismembering of the clan prior to World Cup 14. Playing as Wing backs will be Makapla Yupdaline and Overla Pinrun, both from the East Island Clan and regulars in the Raptors Lineup. The Raptor Claw midfield is led by Captain Imdalea Der, the experienced Raptor from the North Island Clan is an important fixture in the Raptors lineup every time they step out onto the pitch. Partnering Der in the Center of Midfield is Contro Lindaplae, also of the North Island Clan. On the left wing is the pacey Runni Nondaside from the West Island Clan and on the right wing, one of the most prolific Raptor goalscorers, Maki Narun from the South Island Clan. The Raptor Claw strike force is the frequently troublesome duo of Imat Arget and Runni Naroun. both from the East Island Clan

In other Group 3 action, Isles of Wohlstand were defeated by Kipto-Mare 3-1 to all but knock them out of contention for the final qualification space. Ineptia stayed right on pace just 3 points out of 3rd after disposing of lowly Boscioto. The favored Audioslavia returned to its nuclear form making amess of Creedence Clearwater, 4-1, and opening up an 8 point cusion in their chase for a Finals place. Raptors Rival Jeruselem slipped up once again, dropping a 1-0 decision to Commerce Heights and falling to 6th, 6 points behind the Raptors with just 5 matches to go.

Group 3
Kipto-Mare 3 Isles of Wohlstand 1
Ineptia 2 Boscioto 0
Raptor Claw 2 Sportonia 0
Creedence Clearwater 1 Audioslavia 4
Jeruselem 0 Commerce Heights 1

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Group 3
Pos Team P W D L F A GD Pts PP
1 Audioslavia 13 10 1 2 24 4 20 31 46
2 Commerce Heights 13 8 4 1 21 7 14 28 43
**3 Raptor Claw 13 8 1 4 21 12 9 25 40 **
4 Creedence Clearwater 13 7 2 4 22 20 2 23 38
5 Ineptia 13 6 4 3 17 17 0 22 37
6 Jeruselem 13 6 1 6 21 14 7 19 34
7 Isles of Wohlstand 13 3 3 7 18 21 -3 12 27
8 Kipto-Mare 13 2 3 8 11 25 -14 9 24
9 Boscioto 13 3 0 10 15 32 -17 9 24
10 Sportonia 13 1 3 9 15 33 -18 6 21
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Giant Zucchini

20-06-2004, 16:02

Return of the Zucchinis:
Episode 4: We Rip What You Have Sown

Spotlight On: Urk

Many of you would be familiar with one of the greatest players of the Beautiful Game in Giant Zucchini, the great Urk. (Exhibit A) http://www.nationstates.net/images/flags/uploads/giant_zucchini.jpg Today, we take an in depth look at the history of this National Icon. (Exhibit B) http://www.nationstates.net/images/flags/uploads/giant_zucchini.jpg

65 years ago, in a forest deep in the jungles of Giant Zucchini (National Flag) http://www.nationstates.net/images/flags/uploads/giant_zucchini.jpg, a young Urk (Artist’s Conception) http://www.nationstates.net/images/flags/uploads/giant_zucchini.jpg gathered food for himself by kicking a round species of zucchini (Scientific Name: Zucchinius Roundus 1) (A picture of Zucchinius Roundus. Source: The NationStates Dental Association) http://www.nationstates.net/images/flags/uploads/giant_zucchini.jpg back to his house, often navigating through rough terrain and meandering turns. Once there, he would kick the zucchini into a little hole in a wall in his house. (Gelb 2, Urk’s ex-neighbour, describing the hole in Urk’s house) http://www.simplifiedsigns.org/circle.jpg

Meanwhile, the President of Giant Zucchini (Exhibit C) http://www.nationstates.net/images/flags/uploads/giant_zucchini.jpg, had just started a Department of Sports. The Director of Sports (Exhibit D) http://www.nationstates.net/images/flags/uploads/giant_zucchini.jpg decided to start a football team. "I was a thunkin that a peepol mite lut us bee on sum counsells or ko-meeties if wes a joinud up sume sports er sumethenn. So Iza callud ump mer perzudunt, and heda taukud tu mer." The President agreed wholeheartedly. "Yearh, I gets a cull formm de Spawrts feller sayun tat we neades a sperts teem. I sed yes, erf cerze." So the Department sent out Scouts to look for footballing talent in the country. (Antique Scout of the Month poster. Source: Jeff Foxworthy’s Yard Sale) http://www.freshforkids.com.au/gfx/produce_pix/fr_zuc09.gif

One day, a scout comes knocking on Urk’s door. Urk, visibly shaken, went “Who dat? Who derr?” Urk eventually started training with the National Team, and gradually worked his way up to become one of the stars of the National Team, alongside Kerrnigit and Oog, before eventually surpassing them. This ushered in what archaeologists call the Age of Football.

The prime of Giant Zucchini football in this Age was in that historic meeting with Europa Brittania in the Giant Zucchini National Stadium, historically the first ever international friendly in NationStates history. Giant Zucchini won that historic encounter 3-2, Urk leaving his mark on the international football scene even before it theoretically existed.

Soon to come was the Age of the World Cup. The first ever World Cup featured 32 hopeful countries looking to secure their place in history, many of whom now cease to exist. The young and inexperienced Zucchini side were eliminated in the Group Stage after losses to Terracossa and Ziotah, but they were to bounce back in World Cup 2, sensationally beating hosts Alasdair I Frosticus 3, but still failing to get past Group Stage. However, things were looking up for the Zucchinis, as they entered the Age of the Zucchinis.

Urk hit his peak in World Cup 3 at the age of 24, when qualifying rounds were introduced. After single-handedly bringing a distinctly average Zucchini side to the World Cup final against ex-champions Crosshill, Urk scored both their goals to bring them their first and only World Cup trophy to date.

Since then, Urk has been hailed as the best footballer in NationStates history, according to these realistic-looking actual Associated Press Quick Flash Headlines 4:

Urk hailed as best footballer in NationStates history.

The best footballer in NationStates history undoubtedly Urk.

These are actual newspaper headlines.

The Zucchinis will still be depending on the now 76 year old Urk, whose speed has dipped slightly due to ageing, but his wealth of experience and ever-increasing guile will certainly be beneficial to the team, who will be hoping to bring the Cup home for a second time.

Footnotes:
1 - Literally, “Round Zucchini”.
2 - Name changed for legal reasons.
3 - After the match, Alasdair I Frosticus supporters pelted their players with cucumbers.
4 - This would be a good name for a rock band.

------------------------TO BE CONTINUED------------------------

Victims of the Green Ripper:
Escape to Slavery
Return of the Jedi
J.S. Bach: The Well-Tempered Clavier
Shrek 2
Deus Ex: Invisible War
Pinky and the Brain
The Iraqi Information Minister
A nation’s post in the Scores thread
Sir Bobby Robson
Ryan Seacrest, American Idol
The Grim Reaper
Conspiracy Theory
Korea, Capitol Steps
Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo
Control
W.C. Fields
Betrayal
St. Andrew’s School Song
Brazillico’s RPs
Lovebug’s picture-laden RPs
Dave Barry Hits Below the Beltway
VH2 Presents: Behind the Country: A look at The Belmore Family
Sophisticated People vs. Rednecks, Jeff Foxworthy
Turnia City Tribune
Dave Barry

Vilita

20-06-2004, 17:08

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Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita) 3 - 0 Lemmitania
(Stott 41, Banda 64. 71) - ( none )

In-form Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita) are now just 5 matches away from the World Cup Finals after they impressively outclassed 10th ranked Lemmitania 3-0 at, Jonathon Stott and Callum Banda grabbing the goals. Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita) had been beaten by the same Lemmitania aside 3-1 on matchday 4, but despite shaking up the lineup, they had little difficulty reversing the favor, and keeping a clean sheet in the process against the former group favorites. Following Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita)'s AOCAF Regional Cup progression and their important upcoming matches against Svecia and D2R, Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita) named several changes for the tie, Danilo Liguori, Christian Dogbé and Germán Salomón all rested from the starting eleven. In their places came Jonathon Baledrokadroka, Elekim Cairns, and 19 year old Serge DuPont.

On a perfect tropical night at the impressive Tivali Ring stadium, it was the hosts who got off to by far the brighter of starts, Banda turning his man just five minutes in to create a chance for Baledrokadroka, the effort saved, DuPont seeing his side-footed follow-up blocked. After eleven minutes it was Stott who was next to call Lemmys keeper Tal Blunderbuss into action, DuPont's flick playing the winger in on goal following good work by Banda, the visitors keeper doing well to parry.

The away team were looking anything like the impressive side which had made them Group 8 favorites, and a weak back-header from defender Lorna Quagmire almost let DuPont clear on goal, Blunderbuss down quick to claim. Lemmitania's defending was going from bad to worse, and a loose ball from Melanie Atrois allowed Banda to steal, young strike-partner DuPont almost seizing on the chance but seeing his shot well blocked. It was one-way traffic for the most part, and a typically surging run from Jonathon Stott down the right once again carved open the visitors defence, the in-form winger crossing into the box for Banda to force a diving save from Blunderbuss.

After half an hour Baledrokadroka cut inside to see his right footed effort comfortably claimed by the overworked Blunderbuss, and with Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita) still amazingly not in front despite their dominance, they found their efforts curiously curtailed four minutes later. Progressan referee Faire Tauril had sustained a hamstring injury in the cold, and following some lengthy attention was forced to withdraw himself, The Eagles Nest based fourth official S'zorth taking over from the match official.

It was sorry Lemmitania however who seemed even more distracted by the hold up, and soon after play restarted their hapless defenders failed to close down Stott following a Ramzi header down, the winger lifting an ambitious rising shot past Blunderbuss from 20 yards for the opener. After what had followed earlier, the goal - four minutes before half-time - seemed likely to be the cue for Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita) to open the floodgates against their struggling opponents, but it was Lemmitania who almost hit back when Lempoona Wapt found himself in space, only to blaze over.

This rare opportunity proved to be no one-off as the visitors emerged after the interval far more determined - and six minutes in they should have equalised, Lumpy "Lungfish" Ghoti dispossessing Adika to play Wapitas Plum clear on goal, only for the striker to badly skew his shot wide. After missing that opportunity and only making Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita) keeper Massimo Corsi work on a couple of occasions, it was no surprise when the Jungle Cats hit back decisively after the hour mark to extend their lead and win the match.

With 64 minutes on the clock Kecker did well to combine with Cairns before sending Banda through Lemmitania's static defence and in on goal, the striker finishing clinically past Blunderbuss to put the home team 2-0 up and the match almost beyond reach.The lively DuPont almost extended that advantage after the away back-line was once again broken, the Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita) teenager sprinting in on goal with Atrois giving chase, only to attempt a clever chip which didn't fool Blunderbuss, the keeper gathering easily. But it proved only the briefest of respites, as on 71 minutes Baledrokadroka swung a cross in from the left and Banda stole in at the far post to send a low flicked header beyond Blunderbuss, to make it 3-0 with his 22nd International goal - and 2nd of the night.

That proved the cue for Vilkaus to rest more of his players, Stott and Ahat withdrawn to allow brief appearances for Esemar Aliana and a fit-again Jim Vella, with Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita) already almost certain of the 3 points on the night. There were chances to further extend the scoreline in the closing stages - Baledrokadroka seeing a rasping shot from the left just clear the bar - but in the end the home team settled for an important 3-0 victory over Qualification rivals Lemmitania

The Jungle Cats Lineup: [GK] Massimo Corsi, [CB] Enzo Ahat, [CB] Giacomo Adika, [CB] Elekim Cairns, [DM] Jürgen Ramzi, [LM] © Santo Kecker, [CM] Umberto Melli, [CM] Jonathon Baledrokadroka, [RM] Jonathon Stott, [CF] Serge DuPont, [CF] Callum Banda : [SUB] Jim Vella (Stott 72), [SUB] Esemar Aliana (Cairns 72), [SUB] Nigel Chapman (Kecker 81)

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Jungle Cat Top Scorers List Released

Vilita Top World Cup XV Scorers:
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01 Serge DuPont [ 4 ]
02 Jonathon Stott [ 4 ]
03 Callum Banda [ 3 ]
04 Jonathon Baledrokadr[ 2 ]
05 Christian Dogbé [ 2 ]
06 Germán Salomón [ 2 ]
07 Giacomo Adika [ 1 ]
08 Enzo Ahat [ 1 ]
09 Santo Kecker [ 1 ]
10 Alexander Östling [ 1 ]
11 Jürgen Ramzi [ 1 ]
12 Jim Vella [ 1 ]
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Vilita All-Time Top Scorers:

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TOT
01 Callum Banda [ 22 ]
02 Germán Salomón [ 11 ]
03 Santo Kecker [ 10 ]
04 Serge DuPont [ 8 ]
05 Jonathon Stott [ 8 ]
06 Jonathon Baledrokadr[ 6 ]
07 Alexander Östling [ 5 ]
08 Jürgen Ramzi [ 5 ]
09 Giacomo Adika [ 3 ]
10 Nigel Chapman [ 3 ]
11 Emarka Aliana [ 2 ]
12 Elekim Cairns [ 2 ]
13 Jan Christiansen [ 2 ]
14 Christian Dogbé [ 2 ]
15 Carmine Mbidzo [ 2 ]
16 Umberto Melli [ 2 ]
17 Tanner Nerni [ 2 ]
18 Jim Vella [ 2 ]
19 Enzo Ahat [ 1 ]
20 David Leacock [ 1 ]
21 Danilo Liguori [ 1 ]
22 Lorenzo Mumamba [ 1 ]
23 Baron O'Toole [ 1 ]
24 Mark Price [ 1 ]
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Jungle Cats Back in Contention

The Vilita Jungle Cats moved into the 3rd and final Qualification place in the Group 8 Table following their 3-0 victory over Qualification Rivals and Group Favorites Lemmitania at the Tivali Ring stadium, and now sit just 1 point off the top of the table with tough matches against Svecia, Dance2Revolution and Wella yet to come. Dance2Revolution have retaken the top spot, but only on Goal Differential over the surprising Wella, While Svecia have worked back up into the Top 5. Upstart Starblaydia maintains keeps themselves in the hunt, just 4 points behind the Jungle Cats and Level on points with 7th place Avenging Altos. Grays Harbor and The East Asian Empire are at this point Elminated by the "Yes you can get enough points, if it werent for the fact that other teams have to play each other and points will be gained there too" rule, While Bakinhale is Mathematically not going to make the Finals.

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Group 8
Pos Team P W D L F A GD Pts PP
1 Dance 2 Revolution 13 7 3 3 21 11 10 24 39
2 Wella 13 7 3 3 22 15 7 24 39
3 Vilita 13 7 2 4 23 16 7 23 38
4 Lemmitania 13 6 3 4 17 17 0 21 36
5 Svecia 13 5 5 3 20 11 9 20 35
6 Starblaydia 13 5 4 4 25 19 6 19 34
7 Avenging Altos 13 6 1 6 22 22 0 19 34
8 Grays Harbor 13 3 4 6 15 22 -7 13 28
9 The East Asian Empire 13 3 2 8 10 24 -14 11 26
10 Bakinhale 13 2 1 10 14 32 -18 7 22
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FA Updates Vilita Peformance Index (VPI)
New Internationstatal Rating System for performance within a competition

The Vilita Peformance Index, a brand new ratings system used to rate the performance of any National Team in any particular Competition based on their performance within their group in relation to their expected performance (Projected through the KPB Rankings system). Or, as a representative from Kaze Progressa put it: VPI not as a ranking system, but a good measure of how teams are performing relative to expectations. For example, in Euro 2004, Greece would have a higher VPI than Spain and France who are also on 4pts. A full listing of each of the 100 teams participating in World Cup 15 Quals is available, ordered by VPI. The top 10 after 13 Qualifying Matchdays is as follows:

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VPI Ratings :: WC15Q :: Matchday 13

1 Ascensia [44.77] Group 6
2 Tadjikistan [39.80] Group 2
3 Nikea [35.99] Group 5
4 Turori [33.57] Group 1
5 Nastic 2 [32.14] Group 7
6 Mattigool [27.45] Group 4
7 Lovisa [24.79] Group 9
8 Wella [23.43] Group 8
9 Raptor Claw [22.92] Group 3
10 Dance2Revolution [20.18] Group 8
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The full list of the 100 teams competing in World Cup 15 Qualifiers can be found in the Scores Thread (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=149378&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=96)

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Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [4] - [2] Avenging Altos <- [Report (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=150735&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=288)] -
M10:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [2] - [3] Starblaydia <- [Report (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=150735&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=295)] -
M11:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [3] - [1] Grays Harbor - [Report (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=150735&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=320)] -
M12:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [2] - [0] The East Asian Empire <- [Report (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=150735&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=340)] -
M13:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [3] - [0] Lemmitania
M14:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [] - [] Svecia <-
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) [] - [] Bakinhale <-
M17:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [] - [] Wella <-
M18:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [] - [] Avenging Altos

Magnus Valerius

20-06-2004, 18:11

The Valerian Voice
Magnus Valerius Risks Being Eliminated

Ranked 6th In Group 9, It Seems That The "Good Start" Had Petered Into Another Mediocre Season

At the start of the Qualifying Day Matches, Magnus Valerius and her Boyars actually surprised the Emperor with a strong start. Three wins in a row established the Boyars at the top of the chart in Group 9 until her loss to Kingsford. After that, it seemed that everything began to collapse onwards from that event. The Boyars did not see another win until MD 10, and it was too late to ever recover.

But, it did not stop there. After Magnus Valerius lost to Resistencia, it was generally known that it might be over. The national team is ranked 6th on the Group chart, and it lost to the bottom two teams in games after Resistencia. With such a poor performance in those games, it is terribly unlikely that Valeria will ever recover this World Cup into a qualifying slot. We might have to wait another four years to see if the Boyars can make it happen.

MATCHDAY 1 - 9 PROGRESS CHART
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Match Day 1: Magnus Valerius v. Shang-ti, D 1 - 1
Match Day 2: Resistencia v. Magnus Valerius, W 3 - 4
Match Day 3: Magnus Valerius v. Rukbat al Rami, W 4 - 3
Match Day 4: KT MPLG v. Magnus Valerius W 1 -2
Match Day 5: Magnus Valerius v. Kingsford L 1 - 2
Match Day 6: Cockbill Street v. Magnus Valerius D 1 - 1
Match Day 7: Magnus Valerius v. The Belmore Family L 1 - 2
Match Day 8: Lovisa v. Magnus Valerius L 0 - 1
Match Day 9: Magnus Valerius v. Tasty Toast T 1 - 1

MATCHDAY 10 - 18 PROGRESS CHART

Match Day 1: Shang-ti v. Magnus Valerius, W 0 - 1
Match Day 2: Magnus Valerius v. Resistencia, L 2 - 3
Match Day 3: Rukbat al Rami v. Magnus Valerius, L 1 - 0
Match Day 4: Magnus Valerius v. KT MPLG L 0 - 1
Match Day 5: Kingsford v. Magnus Valerius
Match Day 6: Magnus Valerius v. Cockbill Street
Match Day 7: The Belmore Family v. Magnus Valerius
Match Day 8: Magnus Valerius v. Lovisa
Match Day 9: Tasty Toast v. Magnus Valerius

Rankings:

[code:1:fe82320800]Group 9
Pos Team P W D L F A GD Pts PP
1 Kingsford 13 8 4 1 22 10 12 28 43
2 Lovisa 13 8 3 2 26 15 11 27 42
3 The Belmore Family 13 7 4 2 24 11 13 25 40
4 Cockbill Street 13 6 7 0 22 11 11 25 40
5 Shang-ti 13 5 3 5 19 17 2 18 33
6 Magnus Valerius 13 4 3 6 18 20 -2 15 30 *
7 Tasty Toast 13 3 4 6 9 17 -8 13 28
8 Resistencia 13 3 3 7 16 23 -7 12 27
9 KT MPLG 13 3 0 10 9 30 -21 9 24 - DQ
10 Rekbat al Rami 13 2 1 10 13 24 -11 7 22 - DQ

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Tanah Burung

20-06-2004, 18:32

DAILY CROCODILE
Sluggish in cold weather

A chilly day in Nikea saw the Pandas ru rings around a lethargic Tanah Burung football squad, which has now lost two straight. Certainly Nikea had been favoured by bookies, but the Nikean dominance the match was greater than anyone had expected. The Crocodiles are not supposed to be on the wrong end of a 4-0 score.

"Whazzat?" asked defender Mario Viegas as Panda attackers rushed past him faster than would have allowed him to identify who they were. "Huh?"

Controversialy, coach oredest made no changes to the Crocs line-up this World Cup. Although the Crocs have played well to date, they were unable to keep up with the speed and ball control of the Pandas, who are looking unbeatable these days. Mau Slurp's House of Gambling has already shortened the odds on a Nikea World Cup victory to just 3-1.

Five matches remain, all against sides dwelling in the bottom two-thirds of the group. "We'll have to be like a rubber ball and bounce back," said oreadest. "If we can do that, we'll still be heading to Eauz or The Eagle's Nest."

Turnia

20-06-2004, 18:41

Turnia City Tribune

World Cup XV Report
Max Riodondo

Ohhhh the Humanity! --- Turnia 1 Coruna 2

I am laying on my shrink's couch as I type out this piece. So doc, what seems to be my problem? "Well Max, it seems you have what we call Schitzo Teamitis." Schitzo Teamitis? I don't think I have ever heard of that. Is it bad? "Hmmm, it can be. The dementia can surely overcome a person if not properly treated."

So doc, what were the signs that tipped you off to my condition? "First and foremost is your swearing and crazed behavior after Dragon games. Then utter jubilation after victories. You seem to be mimicing the face of your favorite football team." No... way. "Way." But, but doc, how am I suppose to react after such a crushing loss? "Good question. The toughest cases are those who can mask their dementia. Sure, you can feel a bit off after such a loss, but it is important to confront those feelings, understand them and know that the Sun will rise tomorrow."

Poppycock doc! Poppycock! "No, no Max, I speak the truth. However, I think you have made remarkable progress and we caught it quick." Surely you jest, I don't have Schitzo Teamitis. Everything is fine. I don't know what you are talking about. "Come now Max, the first stage is dential, you know this. You have been sucked into this horrible disease. Better classified as Dragonis Schitzo Teamitis."

No! Never! Stop... the humanity of it all!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am Riodondo and you're not...

Rejistania

20-06-2004, 20:07

When Orange-Blues attack
The Orange-Blues travelled to Mattigool in the Meistertrainerforum for the second match against the group-leader. The Gools defeated the lasane the last time they met in Rejistania and so the fans did not expect the team to risk yet another loss. Lilttle did they know. Teke Daran, chief of the ASR, called the last match a 'disgrace, despite the score'. Even though he did not ask "LT" to change it, that had a certain impact on coach Laxtu Takil. A reporter overheard Takil'he say to a friend: "It's not fair, if the Lasane loses, I get into problems, if the Lasane wins 3:0, you <expletive deleted> expect I wouldn't! <expletive deleted> it!". Apparently to please his employer, he decided against the System Imdila or even System Karela he prefers, but used a strange 2-3-5 which had rarely anything to do with his normal preferences or sane tactics.

The two karelian defenders could not handle the first big chance for Mattigool in the 5th minute. Dini Y stole the ball from <attacker> and shot it into the direction, where he assumed Kansu Xana to be but due to the changed system, Kansu Xana was on the bench. Mattigool went ahead 1:0 due to this. The Rejistanians came back in the 14th minute when Hansalda Ki, Milan Iti~n and Lyku Ju outsmarted the Mattigoolian defense and Lyku Ju shot the ball into the goal unreachable for <goalie>. The Orange-Blues extended the lead by the concentrated attacks in the 35th minute, this time Syku Lyku was the one to make the final shot. The Gools were a bit confused at first with the tactics but quickly adopted that style of match. Instead of the normal sometimes a bit slow style of match, the fans were pleased to see a highly aggressive, highly offensive style of match. The first half ended 2:1 in favor of the Orange-Blues after numerous chances for both sides.

The second half started with a fast attack of <player>, which came unexpected for the Rejistanian defense, or for that what was left of it. Also in the 65th minute, the Mattigool attackers had too few problems to get past the Rejistanian defense and Su I Y. the 2:1 lead suddently became a 2:3 trailing. Laxtu Takil did not go mad as always when the Orange-Blues fall behind. He seemed to be slightly amused by the situation, despite this, he shouted at the players not to stop attacking to do anything possible to come back. In the 79th minute, this finally was succesfull. Syku Lyku, Hansalda Ki, Idine Takil, Milan Iti~n and Lyku Ju attacked again, the Mattigool defense could not intercept the ball, Syku Lyku scored and the match was open again. Despite much efforts of both teams, 3:3 was the final score.

Laxtu Takil commented the choice for the new "System Takil" with: "Daran'he wanted the Orange-Blues to play more offensively. Calling the last match a disgrace is a thing I can not accept." He opposed strongly the name System Takil for this, Egoson'he from Oglethorpia was the one, who brought the "insane attacks" into the world cup. But since it is an unofficial rule that a name for a system is used either for the coach, who used it in the national team or the club, who is notorious for it, Takil'he will live with the fact, that he will be known for the System Takil, no mater how much he dislikes it.

The result:
Mattigool 3 (<player> 5th, <player> 46th 65th)
Rejistania 3 (Ju 14th, Lyku 35th 79th)

Starblaydia

20-06-2004, 20:37

Blades overcome Avengers
5 straight wins at home for Starblaydia

The competition seems back on track for Starblaydia, though they are still 7th after 12 games, they are just 6 points behind new Group Leaders Wella and 3 points behind crucial third-spot team Lemmitania.

Steve Owens opened the scoring with a darting run into the box, and "Laser" Lazerevski continued his great scoring record with the second to seemingly kill off the game. The spirited Altos players fought back and threw everyone forward, eventually defender Viola Harvell rose highest in the six-yard box from a corner and nodded the ball in off the under-side of the crossbar.

Starblaydia's defence held out, as did the re-inforced roofing of the Silverlands Stadium as it was subjected to the screeching of an Avenging Altos Audio Assault.

Final Score:
Starblaydia 2 - 1 Avenging Altos
(Owens 28, Lazerevski 62)(Harvell 78)

Starblaydia still in the Hunt
Valiant Bakinhale effort is not enough for them

The point that put Starblaydia into 6th place, equal with Avenging Altos who are now in seventh, also meant the end of a dream for Bakinhale's footballers.

Starblaydia took a two-goal lead in the first half and were playing like they had all three points sown up. Little did they realise the determination of the Bakinhale players to stay in the competition.

Star-man and lone forward Shakin'n'Bakin was supreme as he managed a second-half hat-trick to seemingly keep them in the competition. Then, at the death, Samir Ben Said Nasri opened his World Cup Qualifying account in style to secure honours even, with some dreams crushed and some still alive.

Final Score:
Starblaydia 3 - 3 Bakinhale
(Bentley 19, Haldorsson 37pen, Nasri 88)(Shakin'n'Bakin 47, 51, 79)

Gesamtkuntswerk

20-06-2004, 21:23

Sturms Lose Two, Win One, and Fall Into Second Place

The Gesamtkuntswerk Sturms have faced a rash of bad luck starting two games ago, in the fateful match against Team Oglethorpia. Over the course of the 3-1 loss, the Sturms showed signs of flaring tempers and rising stress levels, mounted by the loss to injury of Pádraig O Máille, and the red-carding of both Lawrence Conch and James Bowie. The absence of the three players were made all the more apparent when the Sturms lost to Team Rampagonia in a 0-1 match. After such a loss, the Sturms showed signs of restraint in their game against Dennisov, keeping their tempers in check while pushing a powerful offensive against their opponents. Though more attempts were made on the Sturm goal than were in their previous match against Team Dennisov, the Sturms scored the only goal of the game in the 63rd minute, giving them a shutout win and putting them in a powerful position to welcome back Conch and Bowie.

Melmond

20-06-2004, 22:57

Arai-sing to the Occasion
Camui Arai, Melmond’s New Mr. Clutch Sinks Brazillico 2-1
By Jim Dwordorf of the Aldi Tribune

ALDI, MELMOND—If there was one word to describe this match against Brazillico, it would be “perfect.” First, the ambience, which was perfect for a match of this magnitude. Melmond and Brazillico used to have a rivalry with intense hatred from both sides due to what Brazillico believes was a match fixing. They are now trying to smear the name of good Europa Brittanian referee Terry Vucinic to deflect their poor play at the beginning of the match. Melmond won that first meeting at the Cup of Harmony in Melmond 2-nil as after five minutes where two Melmond players scored goals, Brazillico decided to beat up the referee and had to forfeit this game as well as the third place match. Things were intense in the rematch at an excited Undelay Industries Stadium in Brazillico, where the Chili Bats were in a renaissance while Melmond was playing the worst football ever. Due to a brilliant Brazillican strategy targeting Lovebug referee Lupin “Slow Whistle” Miroku’s lecherous desires for Melmond’s best defender Nina Steen, they got the rematch win 2-nil. Both teams made amends at the end of the match when an undead Gurg tried to make Brazillico lose. Both Chili Bat and Fearless Farmer united to destroy the Abysmalstani beast. The rivalry still remains, but now its much more of a friendly rivalry. The last two matches between the two sides were a tie in Melmond and a Melmond loss in Brazillico. So far Brazillico has the advantage in the all-time series 2-1-1. They were certainly the favorites going into Melmond, but Melmond was on a winning streak of their own and had the home crowd behind them despite a large contingent of fans from Brazillico.
Another thing that was perfect was the weather, it was just absolutely beautiful; a partly cloudy day with very little humidity and a temperature at 21 degrees Celsius. There was a soft, salty wind to cool both fans and players off coming from the Aldi Sea. The Fearless Farmers also had the perfect entrance onto the pitch. As this team is called the “team of destiny,” the promotions department of the Melmond Football Association hid the band Tiger Army, who was slated to play a short set at halftime, over a sheet on stage overlooking the stadium. As they came out, they played their song “Towards Destiny,” cleverly replacing the lyric “werecat youth” with “woocat youth” to fit the song toward the nation of Melmond more. Such psychobilly intensity could certainly psych up anyone who listens to the song.
Indeed both teams were psyched up, and after the kick-off to start the match, both teams equaled each other out with a perfect if not aggressive match from both sides. Some challenges by both sides looked worthy of being called fouls or even bookings, but referee from The Eagles Nest Fah Mithrilsong just let them play this very entertaining and dazzling match. However, one play finally forced Mithrilsong to use his whistle, card, and pen. On a clever long ball attempt by Brazillican Rafiki Torres, it was just Brazillico striker Guy Santos and Melmond defender Nina Steen contesting for control. Santos was running at full speed and Steen was able to stay on pace with him, but then as he was trying to trap the ball, Santos rams Steen in the face with his shoulder much harder than need to get position for the ball. Steen falls to the ground and the crowd cheers as Santos is given a yellow card at the 27th minute for his out of control body positioning. Steen is alright and play continues.
However, there was one thing that couldn’t be described by the word “perfect;” the goalkeeping of Melmond goalkeeper Snhp Xtfuinxm. After three straight matches notching up clean sheets, he finally succumbs to giving up a goal. However, this wasn’t a testament to shoddy goaltending. It was quite the opposite actually as Snhp Xtfuinxm played as any world-class goalkeeper should; it was just that the creative and immensely talented Brazillico attack got to him. On a Brazillico attack, striker Alex Cannon finds a relatively open Guy Santos near the net. As Santos gets a hold of the ball, Snhp Xtfuinxm and the Melmond defence instantly close in. Santos actually kicks the ball in between the legs of Melmond defender Jonsi Torrini to pass to Rafiki Torres. Torres has some traffic and many options. He could pass to a Brazillico striker in the box who is trying to get open, pass to a midfielder to begin a new play, or take the shot himself. Torres uses his impeccable gut instincts and takes the shot itself, an absolute dart of a shot which hit the upper-right corner of the net that Xtfuinxm could not recover to stop. Torres’ goal at the 38th minute gives Brazillico the 1-nil lead it will take into half time.
After a rousing set by Tiger Army, who played in front of its biggest crowd ever of approximately 95,000 at Microcosm Football Colossuseum. The Fearless Farmers faithful were ready for a rally. They affix their rally farmer hats in the proper position. The rally farmer hat is basically your regular scarecrow hat turned inside out. They all were affixed in the proper position in unison. The magic of the rally farmer hat worked upon the Melmond National Team.
After Brazillico defender Paul Hilario intentionally kicked the ball out of bounds to fend off a furious Melmond attack, Melmond earned a corner kick. Jonsi Torrini as always takes the honours for the corner kick. He didn’t try his famous Acosta-Audioslavia Arc, he let off a very accurate kick. The contest for the ball was basically Melmond striker’s Chris Owen’s head versus Brazillico goalkeeper Lisa Cannon’s hands. Owen has quite a bit of a height advantage over Cannon and jumps rather high consistently and beat Cannon with a header which just pops into the net. The crowd goes absolutely nuts as Aldi Reds player and native of Aldi Chris Owen spontaneously plays air guitar in celebration of his equaliser at the 63rd minute of the match.
Both sides played the consistent brand of football until a Chili Bat made a mental mistake and a Fearless Farmer made the perfect reaction. At the 83rd minute, Brazillico defender Simon McCosh, known more for his physical play rather than his other defensive skills, shows why as he makes a very poor clearing shot. It was very low for a clearing shot and seemed to be aimed at nothing in particular. Melmond midfielder Camui Arai uses his remarkable speed burst to intercept the poor clear. Arai had nothing but the goalkeeper separating him from the game winning goal. Lisa Cannon was taking the aggressive approach by running toward the ball as he got into the goalkeeper’s box. As Lisa Cannon dove for the ball in Arai’s feet, Arai makes a nice gentle lob which wofts in the back of the net! MESPNE commentator Cary Caray just described the emotion of the goal with this timeless emotional description, “GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL!!!! ARAI! ARAI! HE DOES IT AGAIN!” At age 35, Camui Arai plays with a fitness of a 20-year old, and at this rate he could play another fifteen years professionally. Melmond gets the 2-1 win as the crowd bursts into pandemonium after the final whistle sounds. Both sides exchange jerseys and shake hands. Chris Owen throws his jersey in the stands, which will be a fortune for anyone who wants to sell it on mBay. Indeed a perfect ending. The Fearless Farmers head to the locker room to prepare themselves for an equally as big match against Europa Brittania.

Goals
Torres, BRA 38th
Owen, MEL 63rd
Arai, MEL 83rd

Cards
Santos, BRA 27th

Standings

Other Group 10 Results
Lykaia 2 – Everybody Dies 3
Turnia 1 – Coruna 2
Intelligent Madness 2 – The Home Islands 1
NEWI Cefn Druids 0 – Europa Brittania 0

[code:1:ac1fcd0e36]Group 10
Pts W D L GF:GA GD
1. Brazillico 31 10 1 2 26:9 17
2. Europa Brittania 29 9 2 2 28:11 17
3. NEWI Cefn Druids 25 7 4 2 24:12 12
4. Melmond 25 8 1 4 25:18 7
5. Intelligent Madness 22 6 4 3 21:16 5
6. Turnia 20 6 2 5 21:19 2
7. Lykaia 12 4 0 9 16:20 -4
8. The Home Islands 10 3 1 9 15:26 -11
9. Everybody Dies 9 3 0 10 12:34 -22
10. Coruna 4 1 1 11 10:33 -23[/code:1:ac1fcd0e36]

Melmond Team Stats
Goals: Critandi Unne (5), Chris Owen (5), Mornakh the Bloody Handed (4), Benjamin Leeb (4), Camui Arai (4), Naol Keelafin (1), Martin Goodwin (1)
Cards: Scott Cheney (2), Trav Strachan (1,1), Mornakh the Bloody Handed (1), Critandi Unne (1)

Melmond National Team Schedule

v Lykaia (MPNK Stadium, Faasen) W 2-1
@ Coruna W 4-1
v The Home Islands (Lifedonations Stadium, Morales) W 1-0
@ Brazillico L 2-1
v Europa Brittania (Melmond Bowl, Melmond City) L 3-2
@ NEWI Cefn Druids L 3-2
v Everybody Dies (MelAir Park, Lee) W 4-2
v Intelligent Madness (Frankndottir Stadium, Acosta) T 1-1
@ Turnia L 4-2
@ Lykaia W 1-0
v Coruna (White Bread Dome, Suburbia) W 2-0
@ The Home Islands W 1-0
v Brazillico (Microcosm Football Colossuseum, Aldi) W 2-1
@ Europa Brittania
v NEWI Cefn Druids (Feliz-Unne Stadium, Unne)
@ Everybody Dies
@ Intelligent Madness
v Turnia (Makinshakes Stadium, O’Connor)

Next Game
at Europa Brittania

Melmond may have gotten one of their two wins needed against their three main competitors for World Cup Qualifying positions. Although beating NEWI Cefn Druids seems more possible and necessary, a win or tie against Europa Brittania is definitely not out of the question. Melmond and Europa Brittania are certainly two different types of thoroughbreds that have nothing to do with the nation of Thoroughbreds. Lately, Europa Brittania has been a side who makes terrific starts good enough to make place or show. However, Melmond has shown the ability to come through in the backstretch as they have yet to lose a backstretch qualifying match since their inaugural qualifying campaign. Europa Brittania beat Melmond both times they met in Melmond, but Melmond was able to tie Europa Brittania in Europa Brittania. Manager Felix Coostatlwak will be putting in the undefeated original starters in this match. He has been lucky that he hasn’t lost anyone to injury or cards.

GK- Snhp Xtfuinxm
D- Jonsi Torrini
D- Sergio Ortiz
D- Scott Cheney
D- Nina Steen
M- Martin Goodwin
M- Critandi Unne
M- Camui Arai
M- Cristina Antunez
F- Chris Owen
F- Benjamin Leeb

For tickets to Europa Brittania and the match, call the Therewegoes Travel Agency at 3-18-357-9009. The country is mainly gray and rainy, but there are many things to do and the people are pretty cool.

The Evil Umpire

21-06-2004, 00:06

Stop throwing rocks and garbage at our football team! 8-Bit has something to say! How can you freaking lose to The Gulf States in front of your Evilites! Continue the debris throwing!

Commerce Heights

21-06-2004, 05:06

Commerce Heights

21-06-2004, 05:11

Creedence Clearwater Loss Causes International Incident
"I recognize him, the slani Aquillan!" shouts anonymous star striker
CREEDENCE CLEARWATER - Yesterday's 2-1 loss to the Creedence Clearwater national team in the World Cup has caused an investigation even bigger than the illegal possession of money by the Manhattanite team in Isles of Wohlstand only a few weeks ago. As the Clearwater team lined up for a photograph after the victory, an anonymous striker playing in his fifth game on the team shouted as the camera flashed, "I recognize him, the slani Aquillan! YOU COMMUNIZT!" Coach Noel Hicks failed to stop the outburst, as he was too busy being injected with his daily dose of trinium hydroxide, commonly known as "liar juice" (prescribed to disabled persons unable to successfully and convincingly lie), to get run over by the extremely fast striker. The striker, who could not be identified due to the suspicious restriction of video recording rights by the Insane Soccer-Playing CommuniZts of EauZ (ISPCZEZ), was able to remove the film from the camera and take it back to Commerce Heights for development. When the film was developed, the entire team was shocked to find that the CC player had been on the EauZ national team during the CH-EauZ matches of World Cup 9. While many attempted to capitalize on the incident, feeding the story to computerized book generators and making a few quick simoleons, federal police began an investigation. Though no response has been received from any attempted communication with the CC government, official reports state that the government is being "very cooperative". Though the evidence is strongly in favor of the theory that EauZian players were aiding the CC team, the WCSA refuses to overturn the score, leading to additional mass marketing of conspiracy theories. The entire incident has brought broccoli futures up by §1.62, though some attribute this increase to the official classification of the New Manhattan Plains as a "desert-like" climate by the Terranordalis Union Useless Labeling Committee.

The Lowland Clans

21-06-2004, 05:32

ASNN - Tensions Rise As TIS Squads Raid Vilita Managers Home

GRAHAM CITY - Football now seems to have taken a back seat to conspiracy as the ASLCAF raided the home of Vilitas manager, Helmut Vilkaus for a potential bribe to officials involving their game against Lemmitania. In a statement made later that day, Colonel Jack O'Brian comment on the raid. "It went well, with everyone remaining calm and the squad was able to attain the information they required." When asked about the nature of the information they were looking for, he responded with this: "We were looking for banking statements and emails, letters, cellphone bills, though anything other than that is classified."

The scandal has obviously had an adverse effect on the team, yesterday there nerves were obviously frayed after a 3-3 scorefest with ORD when playing Ktony, nearly letting in a lest minute goal to tie the game in the last seconds. Mark Jeremy himself was nearly at a loss for words to describe the morale effect on the team. "The fact that some one would go this far just to harm our team is clearly a failure of our role as ambassadors for our nation. One of my goals while working with this team is to serve as goodwill ambassadors for our nation, making friends where ever we are to play. This is obviously a failure of our policy on these things as well as others."

Injured Lester Preston also remarked that the the team seemed to be overwhelmed by the size of the scandal overhead. "This is not the kind of publicity there used to here, this is way over there league. I just wish that this thing would come to an end." When asked to speculate about the motivation behind the scandal, he would not give the pleasure of speculation to the perpetraitors of scam. Former Bureau of Criminal Investigation director James Doohan made this statement about their potential motivations. "With these new scores outside of group 1, I suspect that there might be two facets to this scandal. Those who wish to make money off of fixing games, while those who wish to punish certain nations for crimes against, and this narrows down the suspects to only a few nations.

TLC Stars 3 - 3 One Red Dot
Illius (24th, West Assist)
Asten (41st, Pollack Assist)
Rose (76th, Jeremy Assist)

TLC Stars 1 - 0 Ktony
McKeehan (31st, Blackwing Assist)

(Fade out to dark room with four men sitting around a circular table)

M1: We need to be more careful, these fools below us are risking blowing our cover. The raid at Helmuts is starting to draw attention away from us.

M2: We must give these Clan forces something else to think about, otherwise we'll need to flee before the plan is complete.

M3: Looks around the table Agreed, I think we should expose a small arm, throw them a bone to chase

M1: Agreed, I think it would be a good idea too. We must be extra careful to keep ourselves shielded, should we be discovered...

M4: No, we need to keep this as quiet as possible, if we do not, then these reprecutions may be more than we are ready for

M2: Your still out numbered

M1: Well, (M5), what do you think.

M5: Whatever the majority is in favor of.

M3: Very well, I believe the Aquillan branch of this operation of this little operation is the lesser of the other braches we have out there...*nods to M5* Make the call...

M5: *Picks up cell phone and dials number* Yes...Graham City Police Department? I have a tip about the bribery scandal in Aquilla...

Liverpool England

21-06-2004, 05:32

Liverpool England lose at home - New Coach Appointed 3 Hours Later
Liverpool England appoint Ha~e Hangila as coach, formerly co-coach of the Orange-Blues, then national coach of Abysmalistan

Ha~e Hangila was unveiled as the new national manager three hours after a home defeat and subsequent rioting left one dead and 14 injured including a Mattigool midfielder. Polic arrested 45 people in connection with the riot, and shortly afterwards brought in Hangila, who watched the match, for questioning. He was let go and is now tha Philosophers' manager.

Hangila, who used to coach Rejistania, and later Abysmalistan, told a press conference through an interpreter that he was up to the job. Hangila is known to have a hot temper; he underwent psychiatric evaluation after his contract was terminated by Rejistania.

Hangila is reported to have signed a rolling contract, which can be terminated at any time without agreement by either party.

Liverpool England 0-2 Mattigool (player 57, Blades o.g. 71)

Brazillico

21-06-2004, 06:18

Joining the special “CAN THEY DO IT?” in progress, hosted by respected sports journalist, Mike Indigo.

Mike: Brazillico have long been regarded as one of the top footballing nations in the World. They've won two World Cups and are contenders in pretty much every competition they enter. However, despite all these accolades and notoriety, one accomplishment has baffled the Chili Bats, the ten consecutive victory plateau. Thrice have the Brazillicans gotten within nine, but they've never been able to close the deal. During the next half-hour, we'll take a look at how and why this important milestone has eluded the Brazillican squad for decades.

A fresca of old images appear on the screen as Indigo provides the voice-over. Savvy Bats fans can immediately tell this is footage from World Cup 5.

Mike: Brazillico's first chance at achieving ten consecutive victories was arguably one of the greatest runs in football history, as Brazillico's winning streak lasted nearly eight years between the World Cup 4's third place match and the World Cup 6 group stage, spanning a World Cup victory. What makes this string of victories all the more impressive is that they were all against top flight competition in the Cup proper. Brazillico prepared themselves for Alces Rex as they attempted to win that elusive tenth consecutive match.

Camera shot changes to an aging Jorge Pinto. Pinto played attacker for three World Cups with Brazillico between World Cups 4 and 6.

Pinto: We were going to play Runaway Moose and we weren't putting much thought into the match. We were on top of the world back then, and thought we'd run over the competition. They were ready for us and stuck us a 2-1 defeat. It was probably the lowest low of my international career, but I think it teached us all a lesson.

Footage of Brazillico's World Cup 6 triumph over Lemmitania appears on the screen.

Mike: A lesson they would learn well, as Curtiba's men went on to defend their World Cup and earn themselves a spot in history as one of the greatest sides ever to hit the pitch. It would take a while before Brazillico could field yet another side to win a couple matches, let alone ten in a row, and their next oppurtunity came nearly thirty years later, during World Cup 13 qualification.

A montage of tricks, flicks and smooth passing of Alex and Sandro Cannon and Junior Socrates appear, the very plays and players which characterised the team. Followed by a few of their finer moments, the camera cuts to Junior Socrates. Junior Socrates is dawning a pirate-like eye patch after his tragic incident involving a tackle and the corner flag.

Junior Socrates: We had won our first nine games to start qualifying, including victories over Europa Britannia and defending champions, Eauz. We were playing The Confederate, relative unknowns and a team we should have spanked around. Unfortunately, we took them a bit lightly, and if it wasn’t for a late Alex Cannon equalizer, we wouldn’t have even gotten a result out of it. Technically, we did win eleven consecutive competitive games dating back to World Cup 12 qualifying, but with the whole Cup of Harmony/Disharmony fiasco, winning ten in a row wasn’t as sweet as if we woulda done it uninterrupted.

Mike: Brazillico has once again proven themselves as a powerhouse and once again, found themselves knocking on the door of ten consecutive. But yet again, dreams of collecting thirty points in ten matches were foiled. I was able to get an interview with Brazillican manager and noted sports psychologist, Dr. Horatio Cosmo.

Camera cuts to a pre-taped interview with a red background. Home and away jerseys hang behind Dr. Cosmo’s head.

Mike: Dr. Cosmo, how do you explain your recent loss to Melmond?

Cosmo: Well we had a lot of chances, but couldn’t put some of our most promising ones on net. Their goalkeeper, Snhp Xtfuinxm, generally took care of the rest.

Mike: Yes, that voweless wonder of a brick wall had a great game. Do you think there is something mentally blocking this team from achieving big wins, like the ten-straight milestone?

Cosmo: It pains me to say this, but I think this team may lack the mental toughness required to win a championship. Full credit to the Melmondanian team as they played a great match, but we made some errors, mental errors, we don’t usually make. It’s as if they boys are overanalyzing the play instead of playing the free-flowing football we’ve become accustomed to. The worst thing is that this recent string of “choking” is becoming something of a trend. We’ve rolled through matches that don’t mean much, qualifying and group stages, but we seem to struggle during the important matches, the 3:0 loss to TnUI per se. It’s something we definitely need to work on.

Mike: Can this team win World Cup 15?

Cosmo: Nothing’s impossible, as Eauz and Kingsford showed us in the last two World Cups, so I wouldn’t rule us out. The talent is definitely there, we just have a few kinks which we need to get out of our system. Football has gotten so competitive, that there are at least 20 teams who can be considered as serious contenders for the cup. We just need to focus on what we do by playing hard and cutting down on our mistakes and then just hope the cards fall into place.

Back to Mike in studio.

Mike: As everyone keeps saying about this team, the talent is there. The back four of Rollie Cannon, Paul Hilario, Simon McCosh and Arturo “Art” Deco have been one of the best back lines in all of qualifying. Brazillico likewise has loads of offensive talent in the form of Guy Santos, Sandro Cannon, Octavio Quintana and Rafiki Torres. But for all the raw ability this team possesses, something still eludes them. Whether it’s heart, conditioning, commitment, mental toughness or some other intangible, this team will have to get it all together if they wish to fulfill the lofty expectations many have thrust upon them.

Magnus Valerius

21-06-2004, 07:17

The Valerian Voice

The Boyars Have Been Branded As "Odd Ducks" By Alexander II As They Win Against Kingsford 1 - 2

After several devastating and awkward losses to the bottom dwellers of Group 9, somehow, as the Boyars made their way into the Kingsford's hosting stadium, an aura of anticipation filled the national team. And it was not the anticipation of a loss! The Boyars soon surprised their fans by managing a defeat against Kingsford, which was previously the crème de la crème of all football teams in the world. The loss had brought Kingsford below Lovisa in the Group 9 rankings, but it had done little for the Valerian rankings. We will have to see if the national team can win again and eke out a qualifying rank, although that is still very doubtful.

Meanwhile, in the Imperial Palace, Tsar Alexander II issued a statement himself about the teams performance today. "They're Odd Ducks!" he said. "To win against a tough opponent but to lose against meek ones!" Midfielder Dimitrios Konstantinides (#92) talked to us about the statement. "Well, actually the team finds that encouraging!" he said enthusiastically just two hours after their win. "It gives us the spirit to continue, to the bitter end of the season, if needed... and it fills us with hope and morale for the next set of games."

Boyar Goals

#02 - Alexandre Tintagel, 2 Goals

MATCHDAY 10 - 18 PROGRESS CHART
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Match Day 1: Shang-ti v. Magnus Valerius, W 0 - 1
Match Day 2: Magnus Valerius v. Resistencia, L 2 - 3
Match Day 3: Rukbat al Rami v. Magnus Valerius, L 1 - 0
Match Day 4: Magnus Valerius v. KT MPLG L 0 - 1
Match Day 5: Kingsford v. Magnus Valerius W 1 - 2
Match Day 6: Magnus Valerius v. Cockbill Street
Match Day 7: The Belmore Family v. Magnus Valerius
Match Day 8: Magnus Valerius v. Lovisa
Match Day 9: Tasty Toast v. Magnus Valerius

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Tadjikistan

21-06-2004, 08:17

Oglethorpia - Tadjikistan 1-3

Group 2
Rampagonia 0 Dennisov 1
Gesamtkuntswerk 1 Lovebug 3
Oglethorpia 1 Tadjikistan 3
Artoonia 1 Larkinia 0
Slaikau 0 Krytenia 1

Tadjikistan wins with the help of god

Oglethorpia - The National team was nervous when they arrived in Oglethorpia, they had to play against probably the strongest team in the group. Tadjikistan tied with Oglethorpia on MD5, but that was in Dushanbe where the Tadjiks could count on their fans as 12th player. Things were completely different now, playing in the encampmnet of the enemy.

The Oglethorpians started the match very strong and put pressure on the Tadjik goal, imediatly creating a couple of good chances. In their first attempt they were halted by Gromovs leg, and the second shot was blocked by Yashins fists. The Oglethorpians got stuck in the Tadjik defense in the 12th minute and Pliiev recuperated the ball from an Oglethorpian player, he rushed down the left side followed by Cherniakhovskij. they defeated the last Oglethorpian defenders with good combination football (Should we say Samba football, because it looked like it .ed). Cherniakhovskij finished the job and put 0-1 on the scoreboard.

Oglethorpia Intended to take atleast one point and attacked Tadjik goal again, They kept trying and succeeded in the 24th minute with a low shot, Yashin did not see it coming and the Oglethorpians had their equaliser.But it did not go they way they wanted it to go.

In the 43th minute Luchinsky dropped a corner shot into the pack infront of the goal, several players jumped but noone could go as high as Zhukov who left the Oglethorpian goalkeeper chanceless.

The second half showed an Oglethorpia that wanted to score, while the Tadjiks tried to keep their nets clean and go home with 3 points, The Tadjiks got it their way in the 70th minute, when Pliiev was tackled by an Oglethorpian player. Pliiev was carried of the field while Zhukov scored the penalty and ended the match for Oglethorpia.

While the Tadjiks played their match, Lovebug won from the Gesamtkuntwerk Sturms giving Tadjikistan a comfortable lead in group 2. An important 4 point difference for MD15: Tadjikistan Gesamtkuntswerk. Will the Tadjiks repeat their stunt here? It would be great, and its possible, we know that now.

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Group 2
Pos Team P W D L F A GD Pts PP
1 Tadjikistan 14 11 2 1 34 12 22 35 47
2 Gesamtkuntswerk 14 10 1 3 28 15 13 31 43
3 Oglethorpia 14 8 2 4 22 11 11 26 38
4 Lovebug 14 7 4 3 21 17 4 25 37
5 Dennisov 14 6 3 5 16 10 6 21 33
6 Krytenia 14 5 3 6 15 19 -4 18 30
7 Larkinia 14 4 3 7 21 24 -3 15 27
8 Rampagonia 14 4 2 8 8 19 -11 14 26
9 Artoonia 14 4 1 9 9 28 -19 13 25
10 Slaikau 14 0 1 13 8 27 -19 1 13
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MD1:Tadjikistan - Larkinia W 4-0
MD2:Krytenia - Tadjikistan W 0-2
MD3:Tadjikistan - Slaikau W 3-0
MD4:Artoonia - Tadjikistan W 0-3
MD5:Tadjikistan - Oglethorpia T 1-1
MD6:Gesamtkuntswerk - Tadjikistan L 5-0
MD7:Tadjikistan - Dennisov W 2-1
MD8:Lovebug - Tadjikistan W 1-4
MD9:Tadjikistan - Rampagonia T 0-0
MD10:Larkinia - Tadjikistan W1-3
MD11:Tadjikistan - Krytenia W 3-1
MD12:Slaikau - Tadjikistan W 1-2
MD13:Tadjikistan - Artoonia W 4-0
MD14:Oglethorpia - Tadjikistan W 1-3
MD15:Tadjikistan - Gesamtkuntswerk
MD16:Dennisov - Tadjikistan
MD17:Tadjikistan - Lovebug
MD18:Rampagonia - Tadjikistan

I had a better text but the server ate it, sorry.

Total n Utter Insanity

21-06-2004, 08:47

Idiot’s guide to successful World Cup Bidding.

So you want to host a World Cup do you? Why?

1. Avoid anyone named Belmore.
2. Avoid anyone with a scouse accent.
3. Avoid anyone that uses Z’s in capitalist and communist.
4. If you are relatively new, try putting in a bid with an old pro.
5. Don’t annoy WCC members with TGs.
6. Don’t annoy WCC members on IRC.
7. Do make friends in high places.
8. If at first you don’t succeed, don’t try try try try try try try again.
9. Try to stand out from the crowd when RPing

If you follow all these rules and still failed, then it must be because you disappeared when World Cup 6 started.

Starblaydia

21-06-2004, 10:42

Abysmali-style away record continues
Blades proving pundits right as they slip back to seventh

Three points from seven away games has told Starblaydia's story in this campaign. Dominating at home with sixteen points from twenty-one available, this is the second occasion that Starblaydia have failed to score in a match. They currently have the largest number in the goals scored column, 25, in Group Eight but languish down near the foot of the table.

They will almost definitely need four wins from four remaining matches if they are to realise the dream and qualify for World Cup XV.

Final Score:
Grays Harbor 1 - 0 Starblaydia
(Some Guy 31)

Cockbill Street

21-06-2004, 11:22

Street Lose One in Thirty-two
But Still Aren't Assured Of Qualifying

Any team should be pleased with Cockbill Street's loss column from the last thirty-two international matches. After a slightly disapponting second round loss to Liverpool England, the Street have gone fourteen matches unbeaten in Group 8. What is more worrying is the amount of drawing that goes on. 0-0 against Kingsford in a boring, defensive match at the Vimesbairn National, where Rikki Stone was ruddy awful and kept passing the ball right at Kingsforders. 1-1 against Tasty Toast, where Rikki seemed more happy to take in the local food specialisations - "Much better than the sausage-in-a-bun I get in the Street" - than score goals, and Jonny Ball was lucky to equalise on a free-kick. Then 0-0 against the Belmorians - who aren't Belmores any more, and especially not Alan Belmores - in a match where both keepers, Frederic Roberts and I don't give a darn, stepped up with some magnificent saves and held the match to an undeserved 0-0 draw. And finally, the Street played one of the more annoying teams in the group, Lovisa, who have hung on and won the important matches against newcomers which the Street have struggled to beat. Rikki Stone has taken a break in Melmond, luckily, scoring 15 goals for Acosta Browns despite going through suspensions for his ten yellow cards. Therefore, he can concentrate on his favourite Division III club, Ah'groh'nadh K'druz'ba, where he plays during the Melmondian summer to keep fit. Today, however, the third division football seemed to have influenced him. A pathetically poor showing gave him a four on the C-mail ratings, and Alec Peterson finally outshone him and showed his real potential. However, he gave passes away left and right to Rikki (who demanded them at a voice level roughly equal to that of Throat, the hot-dog vendor, announcing his goods), and thus, the Street lost many good scoring opportunities as Rikki blasted them over the bar. Nevertheless, Sodium-alginate found a way through the central defense, and made it 1-0 for the Street ten minutes before the end. Lovisa's Georg Lunz, top scorer in Giant Zucchini, were a constant threat, and six minutes before the end of the match he received a through pass from Valdek Kulig which he struck with fury into the top corner.

The Street remain very much in contention, as The Belmore Family and the Street have the same goal difference, but the Street have comparatively easier matches (the Belmorians must play Lovisa on day 15, while the Street have only Magnus Valerius to worry about).

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Group 9 tables:
Lovisa 14 8 4 2 27-16 28
Kingsford 14 8 4 2 23-12 28
The Belmore Family 14 7 5 2 24-11 26
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Cockbill Street 14 6 8 0 23-12 26
Shang-ti 14 5 4 5 20-18 19
Magnus Valerius 14 5 3 6 20-21 18
Tasty Toast 14 3 5 6 9-17 14
Resistencia 14 3 4 7 17-24 13 Eliminated
KT MPLG 14 3 1 10 10-31 10 Eliminated
Rukbat al Rami 14 2 2 10 14-25 8 Eliminated
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Jeruselem

21-06-2004, 13:50

Jeruselem Government News

Scoreless draw not helpful

Jeruselem managed a scoreless draw with Isles of Wohlstand to stay sixth while the Raptors lost to Audioslavia and Creedence knocked off Commerce Heights. After day 14, the top 6 were more or less unchanged with the dogfight for last two spots still open.

Group 3
Isles of Wohlstand 0 Jeruselem 0
Commerce Heights 1 Creedence Clearwater 2
Audioslavia 2 Raptor Claw 1
Sportonia 1 Ineptia 0
Boscioto 1 Kipto-Mare 1

Krytenia

21-06-2004, 13:59

Audioslavia

21-06-2004, 14:50

'slaves wave goodbye to bulldogs
Ward's men go six-points clear

After three well earned victories over Jerusalem (2-0, Bracken 43, Rossler 50) Creedence Clearwater (4-1, Bracken 19, Croft 20, 62, De La Rocha 90) and Raptor Claw (2-1, Rossler 72, De La Rocha 88 ) Audioslavia have pulled six points clear of a sketchy Commerce Heights team who cant even beat Creedence Clearwater.

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Pos Team P W D L F A GD Pts PP
1 Audioslavia 14 11 1 2 26 5 21 34
2 Commerce Heights 14 8 4 2 22 9 13 28
3 Creedence Clearwater 14 8 2 4 24 21 3 26
4 Raptor Claw 14 8 1 5 22 14 8 25
5 Ineptia 14 6 4 4 17 18 -1 22
6 Jeruselem 14 6 2 6 21 14 7 20
7 Isles of Wohlstand 14 3 4 7 18 21 -3 13
8 Kipto-Mare 14 2 4 8 12 26 -14 10
9 Boscioto 14 3 1 10 16 33 -17 10
10 Sportonia 14 2 3 9 16 33 -17 9 [/code:1:e7db7bce34]

CC and RC are the main players in the dogfight for third, with Ineptia struggling to keep up. Jerusalem find themselves in the dissapointing position of sixth, six points behind the qualification spaces.

Meanwhile, Wohlstand have fallen away after their strong start and look in danger of being caught by the tail-enders of group 3.

I've been Jeremy Jaffacake, g'nite bitches

Melmond

21-06-2004, 19:40

Call Them the Flawless Farmers!
Melmond Plays Immaculately In 1-nil Upset Over Europa Brittania
By Jay Ununne of the Unne Sun Times

EUROPA BRITTANIA—This report will be quite the departure from our usual reporting. We shall still give you a description of the atmosphere here in Europa Brittania, but instead of the chronological report we usually give, due to the fact there was only one goal and both sides played a disciplined match, this article is more of a tribute to the original starting lineup of the third edition of the Melmond National Team. Melmond has not lost or tie when this lineup starts for them in this qualifying campaign. Not even a rainy day in Europa Brittania could extinguish the Fearless Farmers’ flame. A sold out crowd in the stadium in Europa Brittania got a taste of the cocky downfall that Melmond’s football pundits predicted for years.
First, let’s look at Mr. Clean Sheet, Melmond goalkeeper Snhp Xtfuinxm. Although he has the physical gifts to come up with the incredible and acrobatic saves that make the highlight reels, his performance was more cerebral. This is probably thanks to the tutelage of assistant manager Gerry Cheevers, a world-class goalkeeper while playing for his native Dennisov. Xtfuinxm used his much improved instincts to halt Europa Brittania attack before they happen as he intercepted passes and crosses and made whatever corner kicks Europa Brittania earned look feeble and weak.
The Melmond defence certainly assisted in the easy presentation of Xtfuinxm’s play. While starting as a 19 year old in the inaugural World Cup qualifying campaign of the Melmond National Team, Jonsi Torrini made excellent corner kicks but he wasn’t physically developed enough to be a consistent defender. Now that he is 27 and a mature man, his experience playing for Cornellby City in Audioslavia have proven invaluable as all aspects, even his stellar corner kicks have improved. Torrini was even able to physical dominate the Europa Brittania attack, who appeared to take Torrini a bit too lightly.
Sergio Ortiz is always able to harness his creativity and his physical skills to be a great defender. Whenever Europa Brittania was getting in position to striker, Ortiz was the first one right in their faces and made life rather difficult for the Europa Brittania midfield who were trying to find their strikers.
After being a bit overly aggressive at the beginning of this qualifying campaign, Scott Cheney harnessed his hard-working physical style into something which frustrated the Europa Brittania attack. Cheney was able to fight for every header or long ball and made sure Europa Brittania didn’t get in good position to have a legitimate shot that Snhp Xtfuinxm couldn’t stop.
Then there is the incomparable Nina Steen. She is very much the leader of this defence and has proven throughout her career that she makes every team that she in on much better as she went from Aldi Reds to winning the championship everytime in as a member of Hundon FC in Bedistan and now leading the resurrection of her hometown Faasen Oranges in Melmond. The Melmond defence has been superb under her leadership at this backstretch as Melmond has only given up two goals. She makes sure that everyone else is in their position and uses her cunning to be in the right position to take away Europa Brittania’s chances.
The front line of Melmond kept the Europa Brittania defence and goalkeeper awake. The attack from the air was lead by Melmond striker Chris Owen, who’s presence constantly had Europa Brittania looking out for him whenever a cross, corner kick, or long ball was in the air. Melmond’s other starting striker Benjamin Leeb made sure that the defenders had to simultaneously look in the air and on the pitch as he played like a wizard on the pitch against Europa Brittania. However, neither strike made Melmond’s key breakthrough as much of the defenders attention laid on this dynamic duo.
It was the power of the Melmond midfield which made the big difference in this match. The Fearless Farmers’ only ever captain, 40-year old Martin Goodwin still plays as well as he had eight years ago. He coordinates the communication between the Melmond attack and defence and makes sure that no one was out of position in this match and wherever Europa Brittania was, they had no easy chances.
Critandi Unne is said to be Melmond’s best player, but in this match, no player other than the goal scorer really stuck out. Critandi Unne actually played rather well as decoy as did her teammate Camui Arai, the speedy midfielder who has taken over Diallo Unne’s role as Mr. Clutch.
However, it was creative passer extraordinaire Cristina Antunez who was the star of this match as she scored the only goal of the match which gave Melmond the upset victory. As she inched closer to the Europa Brittania net with ball in foot, Europa Brittania expected her to look to pass to one of the strikers. With their eyes in the air looking for Owen and on the ground looking for Leeb, Antunez saw the distraction in the eyes and took the shot herself, getting it past the Europa Brittania keeper. Antunez scores the only goal of the match at the 35th minute, and when the match ended, Melmond didn’t erupt in celebration, they graciously exchanged jerseys and shook hands with the Europa Brittanians while their countrypeople were stuck in a silent awe as Europa Brittania may be vulnerable to not make the World Cup in the first time in its history.

Goals
Antunez, MEL 35th

Cards
None

Standings

Other Group 10 Results
Everybody Dies 1 – NEWI Cefn Druids 1
Brazillico 2 – Intelligent Madness 0
The Home Islands 0 – Turnia 1
Coruna 2 – Lykaia 2

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Pts W D L GF:GA GD
1. Brazillico 34 11 1 2 28:9 19
2. Europa Brittania 29 9 2 3 28:12 16
3. Melmond 28 9 1 4 26:18 8
4. NEWI Cefn Druids 26 7 5 2 25:13 12
5. Turnia 23 7 2 5 22:19 3
6. Intelligent Madness 22 6 4 4 21:18 3
7. Lykaia 13 4 1 9 18:22 -4
8. The Home Islands 10 3 1 10 15:27 -12
9. Everybody Dies 10 3 1 10 13:35 -22
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Melmond Team Stats
Goals: Critandi Unne (5), Chris Owen (5), Mornakh the Bloody Handed (4), Benjamin Leeb (4), Camui Arai (4), Naol Keelafin (1), Martin Goodwin (1), Cristina Antunez (1)
Cards: Scott Cheney (2), Trav Strachan (1,1), Mornakh the Bloody Handed (1), Critandi Unne (1)

Melmond National Team Schedule

v Lykaia (MPNK Stadium, Faasen) W 2-1
@ Coruna W 4-1
v The Home Islands (Lifedonations Stadium, Morales) W 1-0
@ Brazillico L 2-1
v Europa Brittania (Melmond Bowl, Melmond City) L 3-2
@ NEWI Cefn Druids L 3-2
v Everybody Dies (MelAir Park, Lee) W 4-2
v Intelligent Madness (Frankndottir Stadium, Acosta) T 1-1
@ Turnia L 4-2
@ Lykaia W 1-0
v Coruna (White Bread Dome, Suburbia) W 2-0
@ The Home Islands W 1-0
v Brazillico (Microcosm Football Colossuseum, Aldi) W 2-1
@ Europa Brittania W 1-0
v NEWI Cefn Druids (Feliz-Unne Stadium, Unne)
@ Everybody Dies
@ Intelligent Madness
v Turnia (Makinshakes Stadium, O’Connor)

Next Game
vs. NEWI Cefn Druids (Feliz-Unne Stadium, Unne)

The pressure is on in this match. However, it is hard to say who will feel the most pressure in this match between the third place and the fourth place team in qualifying group 10. One can make a case that since having two straight wins versus fancied sides such as Brazillico and Europa Brittania and having many streaks on the line, that Melmond may have the most to lose. There is a lot of pressure for this “team of destiny” to qualify for the World Cup and help seal the deal by beating the Druids. Also, Melmond has lost in both their matches against NEWI Cefn Druids, an embarrassing statistic indeed. One can say that the pressure is on NEWI Cefn Druids, as they have been free-falling ever since their tremendous start. They are two points behind the third place Fearless Farmers and have a history of losing and choking to fight off. Also they are playing in one of the most uncomfortable stadiums for a visiting side, Feliz-Unne Stadium in Unne. Once again, Manager Felix Coostatlwak employs the original starting lineup who has been undefeated when they start together.

GK- Snhp Xtfuinxm
D- Jonsi Torrini
D- Sergio Ortiz
D- Scott Cheney
D- Nina Steen
M- Martin Goodwin
M- Critandi Unne
M- Camui Arai
M- Cristina Antunez
F- Chris Owen
F- Benjamin Leeb

Feliz-Unne Stadium
Location: Unne, Melmond
Seats: 48,000 (Open Air)

The city of Unne is Melmond’s third largest city and is said to be the most fashionable city in the nation. The city was named after the famous Dr. Unne, in which Melmondian legend claims that he taught the Light Warriors an ancient language which helped rid the world from Chaos (the evil being, not the concept). Descendants of the Unne family make their home in Unne and are a sort of unofficial royalty in Melmond. Two members of the Unne family: Critandi and Gina play for the Fearless Farmers. Diallo Unne played for the first two editions of the Fearless Farmers. Feliz-Unne Stadium is one of the few football-specific stadiums in Melmond as it was built due to the success Melmond had in the Cup of Harmony also along with success the Unne Yellows club team had. They expanded the smaller Feliz Stadium by 30,000 seats. It was funded by the Unne family, hence the name. Seats are almost right on top of the pitch, and in the humid climate of Unne, it can make opponents claustrophobic. Tickets are sold out! Wear your Fearless Farmer rally hats!

The Evil Umpire

21-06-2004, 20:21

How dare you score a tie against Jaodom! We should absolutely crush if not kill them for almost shutting down the whole freakin country with their Jaobot computer virus. Get Rejistania you bumbing fools!

Vilita

21-06-2004, 23:23

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Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita) 0 - 1 Svecia
( none ) - ( Svecislan 68p )

Svecia reversed the Jungle Cats impressive performance on Matchday 5 with a 1-0 victory in Svecia. The Abysmalistanian official, Slan I. Mirc awarded Svecia their decisive second half penalty with which secured a 1-0 home victory - as well as waving away two strong Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita) appeals for a spot-kick, and handing Jonathon Baledrokadroka a red card for a strong challenge in which the midfielder did however appear to win the ball. It was all rough luck on Vilkaus's men having dominated proceedings against a well organised Svecia outfit, and the visitors will surely rue a string of wasted chances, not least an out of sorts Callum Banda firing against the post with only the keeper to beat following superb work by Germán Salomón. However, the intervention of Mirc proved crucial, waving away penalty claims after Salomón went down in the area during the first half, but promptly pointing to the spot when a Svecia Player was tripped in similar circumstances by Giacomo Adika midway through the second half. That wild inconsistency was compounded when the official wasted little time producing a red card for Baledrokadroka's full blooded challenge soon after - despite the midfielder winning a 50-50 ball - and many of the travelling support were left in disbelief by decisions which followed in the closing stages. First: diminutive substitute Serge DuPont turned on the edge of the box only to be chopped down - Mirc bizarrely awarding the home side a free kick - and then most cruelly, Santo Kecker prodded the ball past a defender in the area before being clattered to the ground, the referee again ignoring quite blatant penalty appeals. After what had gone before, those baffling decisions in the closing stages made it fairly clear to a packed away end that it wasn't to be their night, and Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita)'s travelling support left the ground directing their anger at the night's match official.

Kick off was delayed by ten minutes after the provision of only two turnstiles for Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita)'s bumper away support had caused lengthy queues outside the ground, but when the two teams got underway it was to a crescendo of noise around Svecia National Stadium. Referee Mirc gave early evidence of his intention to dominate proceedings after handing the home team a dubious free kick on the right edge of the box following Ahat's contact, but the resultant set piece was swept high and wide over the bar. At the other end the Jungle Cats appeared to have justifiable claims for a penalty as Salomón ran into the box to meet a pass, turning sharply over an outstretched Svecia leg in looking to claim the foul, the referee waving away the appeals. Despite the visitors enjoying a large percentage of possession, it was again the home side who went close on the half-hour mark as Dobson's cross picked out an unmarked Svecia Striker yards out in front of the away end, but to the relief of Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita)'s fans, the striker saw his header claimed well by Corsi. This was cue for the visitors to enjoy a spell of pressure of their own, Baledrokadroka first seeing his left footed drive tipped away, forcing a series of corners from which Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita) had their opponents on the back foot, Salomón seeing one fierce volley deflected over by a timely block.

Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita) somehow improved on their already solid performance in the second half as they attacked towards their massed ranks of noisy fans, and it took just three minutes for smart interplay to allow Stott the chance to go close from outside the box with a curling effort which hit the woodwork. At the other end the Jungle Cats were also stepping up their game, a series of blocks crowding out shots allowing Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita) the chance to break menacingly, as they did when Baledrokadroka was sent racing upfield, only to fire wildly over with teammates better placed. By now the visitors were dominating proceedings - in particular through the brilliant Salomón, who at one point sprinted skillfully outside and then inside several challenges on a poweful run at goal - but for all their build up play, Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita) were somehow contriving not to finish off their chances.

As the game passed the hour mark, it seemed only a matter of time before the Jungle Cats would go in front, Ahat forcing a save against his old club with a header from Stott's cross following a short corner involving Baledrokadroka and Dogbé. Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita) were doing everything but score in a frenetic five minutes, and Stott again grazed the woodwork, before Banda somehow contrived to hit the inside of the post from just yards out, after a sublime turn and through ball from Salomón had put the striker clean through on goal with just the keeper to beat. Stott seized on the rebound to curl another dangerous effort just past the post.

The game was turned on its head within minutes as Svecia broke upfield against the run of play, the Svecia striker turning on the left of the area to tumble theatrically over Giacomo Adika challenge - just like Salomón in the first half - this time however Mirc pointing to the spot.The forward got back up to send Corsi the wrong way and put the home side into a barely deserved lead. Then there was a loose pass which left Balerokadroka with all to do as Svecia closed in, and although the midfielder appeared to play the ball, his full blooded challenge was instantly deemed two-footed by referee Mirc, who wasted no time handing the player his marching orders.

Vilkaus threw on attack-minded teenagers Marasent Sioane and Serge DuPont, Sioane in place of Ramzi, and 19 year old DuPont surprisingly in place of Salomón - when the striker had seemingly enjoyed his best performance yet in Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita) colours, unlike the off-form Banda.Corsi had to come to Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita)'s rescue to deny Svecia as the hosts grew in confidence in the closing stages, but roared on by their bumper support, the visitors finished strongly, and saw Banda's header well claimed by Svecia's keeper. But once again it was referee Mirc whose influence would prove to be most telling as the match went into time added on, the hapless official sparking more howls of derision after bizarrely awarding a free kick against the diminutive DuPont - when the young striker had been chopped down on the edge of the box. Anger then turned to fury in stoppage time as Kecker brought down a half-cleared Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita) effort just inside the area, pushing the ball past a defender before being crudely clattered to the ground after having his shins taken from under him. It seemed a blatant penalty, but once again Mirc dismissed the claims, resulting in disbelief among Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita) players, and jeering from a now partly bemused visiting support - who minutes later trooped out of Svecia National at full time, having seen a strong team display wasted by poor finishing and abysmal refereeing.

The Jungle Cats Lineup: [GK] Massimo Corsi, [CB] Enzo Ahat, [CB] Giacomo Adika, [CB] Danilo Liguori, [DM] Jürgen Ramzi, [LM] Christian Dogbé, [CM] © Santo Kecker, [CM] Jonathon Baledrokadroka, [RM] Jonathon Stott, [CF] Germán Salomón, [CF] Callum Banda : [SUB] Marasent Sioane (Ramzi 77), [SUB] Serge DuPont (Salomón 77)

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Jungle Cat Top Scorers List

Vilita Top World Cup XV Scorers:
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WC15Q
1 Serge DuPont [ 4 ]
2 Jonathon Stott [ 4 ]
3 Callum Banda [ 3 ]
4 Jonathon Baledrokadr[ 2 ]
5 Christian Dogbé [ 2 ]
6 Germán Salomón [ 2 ]
7 Giacomo Adika [ 1 ]
8 Enzo Ahat [ 1 ]
9 Santo Kecker [ 1 ]
10Alexander Östling [ 1 ]
11Jürgen Ramzi [ 1 ]
12Jim Vella [ 1 ]
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Vilita All-Time Top Scorers:

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TOT
1 Callum Banda [ 22 ]
2 Germán Salomón [ 11 ]
3 Santo Kecker [ 10 ]
4 Serge DuPont [ 8 ]
5 Jonathon Stott [ 8 ]
6 Jonathon Baledrokadr[ 6 ]
7 Alexander Östling [ 5 ]
8 Jürgen Ramzi [ 5 ]
9 Giacomo Adika [ 3 ]
10 Nigel Chapman [ 3 ]
11 Emarka Aliana [ 2 ]
12 Elekim Cairns [ 2 ]
13 Jan Christiansen [ 2 ]
14 Christian Dogbé [ 2 ]
15 Carmine Mbidzo [ 2 ]
16 Umberto Melli [ 2 ]
17 Tanner Nerni [ 2 ]
18 Jim Vella [ 2 ]
19 Enzo Ahat [ 1 ]
20 David Leacock [ 1 ]
21 Danilo Liguori [ 1 ]
22 Lorenzo Mumamba [ 1 ]
23 Baron O'Toole [ 1 ]
24 Mark Price [ 1 ]
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Jungle Cats Slip To 5th, 1 point out

The Vilita Jungle Cats moved backwards into the 5th spot in the Group 8 Table following their 0-1 defeat by Qualification Rivals and Group Favorites Svecia, but still sit just 1 point out of the qualification spots with tough matches against Dance2Revolution and Wella yet to come. Dance2Revolution have kept the top spot, with a 3 point advantage over the surprising Wella and 3rd placed Lemmitania, While Svecia have worked back up into 4th. Upstart Starblaydia keeps themselves in the hunt, just 3 points behind 6th place Avenging Altos. Grays Harbor and The East Asian Empire are at this point Elminated by the "Yes you can get enough points, if it werent for the fact that other teams have to play each other and points will be gained there too" rule, While Bakinhale is Mathematically not going to make the Finals.

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Group 8
Pos Team P W D L F A GD Pts PP
1 Dance 2 Revolution 14 8 3 3 23 11 12 27 39
2 Wella 14 7 3 4 22 18 4 24 36
3 Lemmitania 14 7 3 4 20 17 3 24 36
4 Svecia 14 6 5 3 21 11 10 23 35
5 Vilita 14 7 2 5 23 17 6 23 35
6 Avenging Altos 14 7 1 6 24 23 1 22 34
7 Starblaydia 14 5 4 5 25 20 5 19 31
8 Grays Harbor 14 4 4 6 16 22 -6 16 28
9 The East Asian Empire 14 3 2 9 11 26 -15 11 23
10 Bakinhale 14 2 1 11 14 34 -20 7 19
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Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [2] - [1] Starblaydia - [Report (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=150735&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=122)] -
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Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [1] - [1] Grays Harbor <- - [Report (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=150735&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=122)] -
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Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [1] - [2] The East Asian Empire - [Report (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=150735&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=122)] -
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Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [1] - [3] Lemmitania <- [Report (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=150735&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=154)] -
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Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [2] - [0] Svecia - [Report (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=150735&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=177)] -
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Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [0] - [2] Dance 2 Revolution <- - [Report (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=150735&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=210)] -
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Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [1] - [0] Bakinhale [Report (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=150735&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=218)] -
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Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [1] - [1] Wella [Report (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=150735&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=253)] -
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Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [4] - [2] Avenging Altos <- [Report (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=150735&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=288)] -
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Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [2] - [3] Starblaydia <- [Report (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=150735&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=295)] -
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Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [3] - [1] Grays Harbor - [Report (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=150735&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=320)] -
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Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [2] - [0] The East Asian Empire <- [Report (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=150735&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=340)] -
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Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [3] - [0] Lemmitania
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Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [0] - [1] Svecia <-
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Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [] - [] Dance 2 Revolution
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Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [] - [] Bakinhale <-
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Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [] - [] Wella <-
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Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [] - [] Avenging Altos

Oglethorpia

22-06-2004, 00:09

The Bureaucratic Tribune
The Bureaucratic States' most readily available publication.

Oglethorpian football ratings still at an all time low
Even with Oglethorpian preformance in World Cup 15 qualifying picking up, football ratings in the country are still dismal

By Bill Christmas

OGLETHORPIA (BT) -- Even though Oglethorpia sits 3rd place in group 2 and is poised to hold their lead over Lovebug, television ratings of Oglethorpian matches as of late have been dismal. To put it more bluntly, shittastic -- as if the entire nation forgot about football. Several theories for the recent plunge in international footballing interest have been presented, but one stands above all the others; and it makes a damn good amount of sense.

"It's rather simple," stated Doctor Phillip Braun, an anthropologist specializing in the study of the lay-man (read: nearly all of the citizens in the Bureaucratic States.). "Oglethorpian football was fine in World Cups 4-14; but now, obviously, Oglethorpia is not presenting enough women in national broadcasts."

Several media outlets have suggested that Oglethorpia change their starting eleven from players in the 1st Division of the Bureaucratic States to some of the nation's most buxom babes.

"I know for one thing that it'd be a lot more interesting," said Bill Black, owner of a local Megalopolis City cafe. "Even if they were getting their asses kicked, it'd be pretty cool stuff."

Initial polls taken by the iniative's supporters indicate that most citizens would be willing to watch the Oglethorpian World Cup squad again should they be all bikini-clad women -- regardless of their preformance.

"Y'know, we'd like to avoid axing such star players as Ruben van Mistletoe and Henry Lewis-Charleston White -- but obviously they don't bring it that many ratings, do they? We may just have to make our national squad more "physically appealing," mused Bureaucratic States Football Association President Mel Green.

Already, the iniative to make Oglethorpian football a more interesting television prospect has recieved strong opposition.

"Obviously, these feminist groups don't think that funding Oglethorpian international football is very important, do they?" said Mel Green. "I'm not for or against -- but if things get dire and we need money, we may just need to resort to some very primitive tactics to make things profitable again. With any luck, we'll be able to relaunch the extensive line of national squad merchandise and make tons of money on it. As of now though, that won't work."

Other critics have stated that Oglethorpian football interest is in the pits because not enough violence ensues in Oglethorpian matches.

"You should see the ratings on matches where Henry Lewis-Charleston White capped a guy in the face. It was through the roof. Maybe, you think, that an all-women team representing Oglethorpia that often fought people would be in the best interest of Oglethorpian football?" one critic suggested.

"We're considering our options," said Mel Green as his closing message. "We're not for or against -- but like I said, if we really got to do something to save things from bankrupcy, then we may just end up scorning masses of feminist groups and giving the male demographic what they want."

Less-severe steps to try and revive interest in Oglethorpian international football have involved slashed ticket prices and a government-sponsored iniative to "get folks in to get drunk while watching football" though the government official involved refused to comment on his words.

Giant Zucchini

22-06-2004, 04:53

Return of the Zucchinis:
Episode 5: 200th Match Special Episode!

In celebration of Giant Zucchini’s 200th official international against Crystilakere, the Giant Zucchini National Library has released Giant Zucchin’s entire international records.

[code:1:187e8269b9] Team WC Result
1-9
A
Abfackeln 3 QF 3-0
AlanShearer 12 QF (L1) 2-1
12 QF (L2) 3-0
Alasdair I Frosticus 2 2-0
Albion Soviets 6 QF (L1) 1-2
6 QF (L2) 1-0
Al Quds 4 2-1
Antaeus Rising 10 2-1
12 2-1
Aquilla 14 QF (L1) 1-0
14 QF (L2) 0-0
Ariddia 9 3-1
10 2-1
Aston Villa 5 2-2
Auir II 9 QF (L1) 0-2
9 QF (L2) 0-1
B
Balti Pie 15 QF (L1) 0-1
Bedistan 8 0-2
13 1-1
14 0-0
BK_Samurai 6 QF (L1) 3-0
6 QF (L2) 3-1
Brazillico 3 QF 2-1
3 2-0
Bullonien 9 QF (L1) 1-0
9 QF (L2) 3-0
C
Central New Jersey 3 QF 0-1
Chakra 6 QF Playoff 0-0
Clearwater 14 QF (L1) 2-1
14 QF (L2) 1-0
Cobra Cult 6 QF Playoff 0-0
Commerce Heights 8 2-1
11 QF Playoff (L1) 1-1
11 QF Playoff (L2) 1-0
Creedence Clearwater 12 QF (L1) 1-2
12 QF (L2) 0-2
Crosshill 3 2-0
Crystilakere 13 QF (L1) 2-0
13 QF (L2) 3-0
15 QF (L1) 3-0
15 QF (L2) 1-0
D
Dance2Revolution 14 1-1
Dark Outcasts 6 QF (L1) 0-2
6 QF (L2) 1-2
9 3-0
11 1-0
Dead Man 2 3-5
Dennisov 9 4-3 (PK)
Der Angst 1 3-0
E
Eauz 6 QF (L1) 1-3
6 QF (L2) 3-1
8 QF (L1) 1-0
8 QF (L2) 2-0
10 4-1
12 QF (L1) 4-1
12 QF (L2) 1-0
EL CID THE HERO 15 QF (L1) 1-3
15 QF (L2) 1-1
El Gibbonia 3 2-0
ENRG 7 QF (L1) 4-1
7 QF (L2) 6-0
Europa Brittania 3 1-0
Founding Nations Cup (L1) 0-3
11 0-1
Founding Nations Cup (L2) 3-2
F
Fair Trading 2 1-1
G
Gesamtkuntswerk 11 1-0 (PK)
14 QF (L1) 0-1
14 QF (L2) 0-1
Gilmeecia 9 QF (L1) 2-0
9 QF (L2) 1-0
H
Halfassedstates 11 3-1
12 0-2
13 0-1
Haraki 9 1-2
I
J
James Boags 3 QF 1-0
Jagiellonia 13 QF (L1) 1-0
13 QF (L2) 3-0
Jerusalem 14 QF (L1) 3-0
14 QF (L2) 0-0
K
Kingsford 11 1-1
Krieland 7 QF (L1) 1-0
7 QF (L2) 2-1
L
La Darien 6 QF (L1) 1-0
6 QF (L2) 2-1
Lanky Dude 11 QF (L1) 1-0
11 QF (L2) 2-1
Lemmitania 7 1-3
10 1-2
Founding Nations Cup (L1) 0-3
Founding Nations Cup (L2) 1-1
Lennon Marx 13 QF (L1) 1-0
13 QF (L2) 4-0
Lovisa Football Together Championship 5-2
Lubistan 11 QF (L1) 3-0
11 QF (L2) 3-1
M
Male 18 8 QF (L1) 1-0
8 QF (L2) 4-1
Mattigool 12 QF (L1) 1-1
12 QF (L2) 0-2
Football Together Championship 2-3 (PK)
Mezitzia 7 QF (L1) 3-1
7 QF (L2) 4-1
Morawny 9 QF (L1) 0-0
9 QF (L2) 1-0
11 QF (L1) 0-1
11 QF (L2) 2-1
N
Nanakaland 14 QF (L1) 3-0
14 QF (L2) 4-0
NASTIC 2 13 QF (L1) 1-0
13 QF (L2) 1-1
Neo-Wu 3 QF 1-0
3 2-0
New Montreal States 11 1-0
Northern Kings 6 QF (L1) 2-2
6 QF (L2) 2-3
O
Oaker 15 QF (L1) 2-1
Oglethorpia 6 QF (L1) 1-2
6 QF (L2) 2-2
7 QF (L1) 2-1
7 QF (L2) 0-2
10 3-0
One Blue Dot 9 QF (L1) 3-1
9 QF (L2) 1-1
One Red Dot 5 1-0
8 4-3
11 QF (L1) 0-0
11 QF (L2) 0-1
13 QF (L1) 0-0
13 QF (L2) 1-1
13 1-2
14 QF (L1) 0-1
14 QF (L2) 0-2
P
Pablicosta 3 QF 4-1
Peter Panarchy 11 QF (L1) 1-0
11 QF (L2) 5-0
Progressive Beans 15 QF (L1) 3-0
15 QF (L2) 4-0
Q
R
Ravenspire 4 0-0
9 0-1
Rejistania 11 QF (L1) 2-3
11 QF (L2) 0-1
Rinkeby 12 QF (L1) 3-0
12 QF (L2) 3-0
Rot-Gelb-Grun 15 QF (L1) 2-0
Runaway Moose Founding Nations Cup (L1) 3-0
Founding Nations Cup (L2) 2-3
S
Shang-Ti 14 QF (L1) 3-2
14 QF (L2) 3-1
Shonar Bangla 11 QF (L1) 1-0
11 QF (L2) 2-2
Sliponia 13 QF (L1) 3-0
13 QF (L2) 1-1
Snub Nose 38 8 QF (L1) 1-1
8 QF (L2) 1-0
15 QF (L1) 3-0
15 QF (L2) 1-2
Spaam 4 2-2
Founding Nations Cup (L1) 3-1
Founding Nations Cup (L2) 3-0
Squornshelous 10 4-0
11 0-0
12 QF (L1) 3-1
12 QF (L2) 2-1
15 QF (L1) 3-3
15 QF (L2) 0-0
Steel Shadows 4 0-1
Svecia 7 2-1
T
Tanah Burung 3 1-1
5 0-1
Founding Nations Cup (L1) 6-6
Founding Nations Cup (L2) 0-3
Terracossa 1 0-2
Terranos 7 QF (L1) 3-0
7 QF (L2) 2-0
The Alan Belmore Army 13 QF (L1) 3-0
13 QF (L2) 4-0
The Belmore Family 7 3-4
Football Together Championship 0-1
The Divine Llama 4 3-0
The Dragonian Empire 9 QF (L1) 4-0
9 QF (L2) 3-2
The Eagles Nest 12 2-0
The Lowland Clans 10 2-1 (PK)
The Mighty Spurs 14 QF (L1) 2-1
14 QF (L2) 3-0
The Weegies 13 QF (L1) 2-1
13 QF (L2) 3-1
Timway 8 1-2
12 1-0
13 QF (L1) 1-0
13 QF (L2) 2-1
Total n Utter Insanity 5 3-1
9 QF (L1) 2-2
9 QF (L2) 1-1
U
V
Valient 12 QF (L1) 4-1
12 QF (L2) 4-0
Vortexicca 3 2-0
W
Wella 14 QF (L1) 1-0
14 QF (L2) 1-3
West Ariddia 8 QF (L1) 3-2
8 QF (L2) 4-0
WNA 8 QF (L1) 0-1
8 QF (L2) 1-2
X
Y
Z
Ziotah 1 3-6

Overall Win-Draw-Loss 119 - 32 - 49
Goal Difference 348 - 185[/code:1:187e8269b9]

------------------------TO BE CONTINUED------------------------

Victims of the Green Ripper:
Escape to Slavery
Return of the Jedi
J.S. Bach: The Well-Tempered Clavier
Shrek 2
Deus Ex: Invisible War
Pinky and the Brain
The Iraqi Information Minister
A nation’s post in the Scores thread
Sir Bobby Robson
Ryan Seacrest, American Idol
The Grim Reaper
Conspiracy Theory
Korea, Capitol Steps
Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo
Control
W.C. Fields
Betrayal
St. Andrew’s School Song
Brazillico’s RPs
Lovebug’s picture-laden RPs
Dave Barry Hits Below the Beltway
VH2 Presents: Behind the Country: A look at The Belmore Family
Sophisticated People vs. Rednecks, Jeff Foxworthy
Turnia City Tribune
Dave Barry

Tadjikistan

22-06-2004, 08:08

Tadjikistan - Gesamtkuntswerk 1-2

Group 2
Slaikau 3 Rampagonia 2
Krytenia 3 Artoonia 0
Larkinia 0 Oglethorpia 2
Tadjikistan 1 Gesamtkuntswerk 2
Lovebug 2 Dennisov 1

A battle lost, but not the war

Dushanbe - Tadjikistan met the Sturms with a comfortable 4 point difference, so even if Tadjikistan lost, it would still be 1st in Group 2. But the Sturms are eager to get their leading position back and played at their best. Tadjikistan put up some stiff resistance in the first half and kept the Sturms on their side of the field. While the Tadjiks looked for a hole in the Gesamtkuntswerk defence. They did not find it and the first half ended with 0-0.

The Tadjiks clearly understood that a draw would be more than enough, and quit their agressive style to defend their goal and maintain the scoreless draw. But The Sturms wanted the points and they got them through a breakout in the center and the goal that followed. The Tadjiks had no other choice but to go on the offense again.

That sudden change of tactics gave the Sturms another chance of scoring, when the organization in the midfield was still missing. The sturms were leading with 0-2 after 27 minutes in the second half. But the Tadjiks showed that they can score against any team and took advantage of a run on the right side by Biriuzov, Zhukov finished off his move with an acrobatic turn and a powerful shot past the goalkeeper. The sign for the Tadjiks to continue their offensive, but they couldnt score an equalizer. 2-1, not a good result, but not a disaster either.

Tadjikistan still leads group 2 with with 35 points followed by Gesamtkuntswerk with 34. Oglethorpia is far away with 29 points and still in danger of being eliminated as Lovebug follows them with 28 points. Tadjikistan can qualify itself if it wins in Dennisov and Lovebug loses at the same time. The Sturms will need a win and a draw to qualify.

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Group 2
Pos Team P W D L F A GD Pts PP
1 Tadjikistan 15 11 2 2 35 14 21 35 44
2 Gesamtkuntswerk 15 11 1 3 30 16 14 34 43
3 Oglethorpia 15 9 2 4 24 11 13 29 38
4 Lovebug 15 8 4 3 23 18 5 28 37
5 Dennisov 15 6 3 6 17 12 5 21 30
6 Krytenia 15 6 3 6 18 19 -1 21 30
7 Larkinia 15 4 3 8 21 26 -5 15 24
8 Rampagonia 15 4 2 9 10 22 -12 14 23
9 Artoonia 15 4 1 10 9 31 -22 13 22
10 Slaikau 15 1 1 13 11 29 -18 4 13
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Eliminated: Slaikau(4), Artoonia(13, Rampagonia(14) and Larkinia(15).
Q?:Krytenia and Dennisov will have to win the last three matches while Oglethorpia and Lovebug loses all three matches to qualify.

Tadjik Topscorers
1.Cherniakhovskij -12
2.Zhukov -7
3.Pliiev -5
Biriuzov, Gromov, Yudenich and Luchinsky each have 1 goal

results so far
MD1:Tadjikistan - Larkinia W 4-0
MD2:Krytenia - Tadjikistan W 0-2
MD3:Tadjikistan - Slaikau W 3-0
MD4:Artoonia - Tadjikistan W 0-3
MD5:Tadjikistan - Oglethorpia T 1-1
MD6:Gesamtkuntswerk - Tadjikistan L 5-0
MD7:Tadjikistan - Dennisov W 2-1
MD8:Lovebug - Tadjikistan W 1-4
MD9:Tadjikistan - Rampagonia T 0-0
MD10:Larkinia - Tadjikistan W1-3
MD11:Tadjikistan - Krytenia W 3-1
MD12:Slaikau - Tadjikistan W 1-2
MD13:Tadjikistan - Artoonia W 4-0
MD14:Oglethorpia - Tadjikistan W 1-3
MD15:Tadjikistan - Gesamtkuntswerk L 1-2
MD16:Dennisov - Tadjikistan
MD17:Tadjikistan - Lovebug
MD18:Rampagonia - Tadjikistan

Cockbill Street

22-06-2004, 08:22

Ankh-Morpork C-mail
Cockbill Street Departmetn

As Soon As Streak Is Mentioned - It's Broken
Cockbill Street Notches Up Another Loss At Plucky Boyars
Qualification Seems Harder and Harder

Despite having lost only one of the last twenty-eight qualifying games, the Street are still struggling to qualify from Grupo de la IRC. After being outclassed by the Valerian Boyars, and especially midfielders Alexandre Tintagel and Dimitrios Konstantinides, some serious steps must be taken.

The C-mail recommends dropping the Stone. Yes, we know that led to the only loss in thirty-seven qualifying matches the last time we did it, but this is a case where the team has consistently underperformed - and particularly Stone. A player who regularly plays in Dwarf Division III can not be trusted with an international striker job - and especially one where you have to be at the top notch all the time. We know that Iskalt dearly loves Stone and would probably take him in any side, but this is a desperate situation and calls for desperate measures. Let Stone play in Melmondian leagues and earn his vast money for all we care. Now we need to pull together, as a team, and Rikki seems not to be capable of doing so.

On to tomorrow's match, we meet Shang-ti. A team of much promise, they have fulfilled it reasonably well, and are only seven points behind Cockbill Street in what is still a very tight group. The Street needs to win all of their last three matches - with or without a stone to drag us down - and even then, some luck with the opponent's matches is required.

Vilita

22-06-2004, 08:31

.................ehhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh slani

Starblaydia

22-06-2004, 09:00

Failure to kill off opponents means miracle needed
Another draw with lower ranked team annoys players, staff and fans

This was a time when Starblaydia just had to win to be within a chance of qualifying. After conceding early to The East Asian Empire's top scorer Wan Hung Lo, they had to get back into the match. Starblaydia slowly took control of the game and kept the ball for practically the rest of the first half, running rampant over the Empire's outfield players.

Every shot, however, was seemingly saved by the Empire goalie. It took until the second half for Starblaydia to equalise, as Captain Ryan Garry, playing in his club ground Victory Park, popped up at the edge of the box from a corner and squeezed the ball between post and 'keeper's hand.

Things got better from there and Starblaydia took the lead, Nikola "Laser" Lazerevski played a fantastic one-two with Guylain N'Dumbu-Nsungu and slotted the ball past the static Empire defence.

The Blades were all over the East Asian Empire, but soon, from practically the Empire's first second-half attack, Starblaydia conceded a second, the unfortunate Philip Ifil slicing a clearance into the top corner of his own net to proclaim heartbreak for Starblaydia.

There was nothing they could do but try for a winner. The Empire goalie, Who'dya Nikkabollukoff, however was more than equal to the challenge, keeping the ball out of his net to leave the boos of Starblaydi's ringing in the players' ears.

Starblaydia will, however, have a say in deciding who qualifys, as they have to play Lemmitania next and Dance 2 Revolution last, who they've both beaten, plus Svecia in between, who they earned a score draw with away.

Final Score:
Starblaydia 2 - 2 The East Asian Empire
(Garry 47, Lazerevski 64)(Wan Hung Lo 3, Ifil o.g. 83)

Krytenia

22-06-2004, 09:46

THE HERALD SPORTS DIGEST

Nothing To Report Until Now

THREE disappointing results have led to a Krytenian press blackout of WC15.
However, things are back to normal after Roger Celsen's hat-trick to demolish Artoonia.
A top half finish is probably the best that the Celestials could hope for now, especially considering their last three games.

SCORES:
Krytenia...................3 (Celsen 18, 33, 62)
Artoonia...................0
HT: 2-0

Top Scorers:
Ari Smith - 6
Colin Ulvæus - 5
Roger Celsen - 3

Fixtures:
@ Lovebug L 1-2 (Ulvæus)
v Tadjikistan L 0-2
@ Larkinia W 3-2 (Grüber, Smith, Ulvæus)
@ Rampagonia D 1-1 (Smith)
v Slaikau W 1-0 (Ulvæus)
@ Artoonia W 4-2 (Poldov, Smith 2, Lydersen)
v Oglethorpia L 0-2
@ Gesamtkuntswerk L 0-2
v Dennisov W 2-1 (Ulvæus, Smith)
v Lovebug D 0-0
@ Tadjikistan L 1-3 (Smith)
v Larkinia D 1-1 (Ulvæus)
v Rampagonia L 0-1
@ Slaikau W 1-0 (Guarado pen)
v Artoonia W 3-0 (Celsen 3)
@ Oglethorpia
v Gesamtkuntswerk
@ Dennisov

Rejistania

22-06-2004, 09:49

Orange-Blues win in style
The Orange-Blues defeated the Redavic Union in style with 3:0. The style was in this case the favored System Imdila. After the painful draw away, the home match was both anticipated and feared, everyone wanted a win and another draw would be highly embarrassing for the Orange-Blues. Laxtu Takil, who was only able to keep his job after the ASR headquarters were DoSed with mails of support, decided for a System Imdila, the 4-4-2 as favored by his predecessor Hexen Imdila. The redavic Union was challenged since their best players were injured and so the substitutes and sometimes the substitutes of substitutes tried their best but did not become a problem for the Orange-Blues.

The result:
Rejistania 3 (Lyku 24th 47th, Ki 76th)
The Redavic Union 0

The Evil Umpire lost against "the Evil Karela"
The Evil Umpire was defeated 1:0 at the Karela lines pitch and they planned revenge. The tripping teabags are not known for fairness and so the roster is only a rough approximation of the available players since the teabags alway get at least one red or red-yellow card. Laxtu Takil said to the press before the match: "Evil opponents are defeated by evil tactics, time for System Takil again." The fans were shocked, Rejistania is maybe the only country, where all-out-defense is not notorious but liked. The evil Umpire was pleased with so much tactical information and prepared for it - and by this became vicitm of Takil'he's strategy. The Orange-Blues played a system, for which Takil is known, but not the 2-3-5 of the Mattigool match but the 8-0-2, which is normally referred to as System Karela. The first half saw only few chances but too many unjustified decision for the teabags. Maybe the fact that the busses to the staduim had tinted windows so the location could not be revealed or simple intimidation or bribe worked in the background. One of this blatant misdecisions was the 1:0, which was scored by Ayatollah Falwell from offside. 1:0 was the score of the first half and of most of the second since the notorious and infamous System Karela prevented either side from scoring, but in the dying minutes of the second half, the Orange-Blues suddently atacked as if their life depended on it and in the 90th minute, Syku "SyMji*" Lyku headed the equalizer past goalie Gary Blaylock. In the short injury time, Kathleen Castro committed a rough foul to Hansalda Ki (who needed to leave the pitch) and a penalty kick was awarded. Again SyMji shot - and he succeeded, the Orange-Blues took the lead in the 90+1st minute. To avoid the wrath of the teabags, the team left the stadium and the country quickly, as fast as anyhow possible, to be exact.

The result
The Evil Umpire 1 (Fawell 38th)
Rejistania 2 (Lyku 90th, 90+1st)

*ly is the rejistanian word for 3, mji for 4. By this, SyMji is named the successor of SyLy.

Kingsford

22-06-2004, 15:54

Cilás Obrégon detained

Kingsford National player and Schimpol Star Cilás Obrégon was detained yesterday in Eauz. He was caught stealing hubcaps at a Napa Auto Parts Store. When asked what he was doing, he pulled a gun on the clerk and shot him in the knee. He then ran out with two hub caps, and flung them straight forward into oncoming traffic, decapitating a driver and eviscerating another. After that, he stole a car and mowed down 17 pedestrians. After gaining a trail of four police cars and two News vans, He then jumped train tracks right prior to a train, causing all 6 vehicles to be blown up. After being pursued by now 8 cars and 2 helicopters, he jumped out of the car and pulled out a samurai sword. He cut down every police officer's leg below the knee, and them made a break for the Liverpudian border. After crossing the border, he stole four more hubcaps from a Jegs store. He went back across the border into Eauz and stole a car, and changed out the hubcaps. Once he did that, he abandoned the car and streaked. He ran naked all the way to Bruzze, where he stole some clothes and more hubcaps, and ran to Brazillico. Once there, he bought a condo on the beach and burned it down. He then ran down to Tanah Burung and killed as many birds as he could find. After running through the jungle of Tanah Burung he arrived in his homeland of Kingsford, where he was detained for his longstanding illegal Beaver Ranch operation outside of Aberwyvern. He has been stripped of his National Team honors and is being held in Wales County Jail.

Brazillico

22-06-2004, 17:40

Spotlight On: Arturo "Art" Deco

After succesfully completing a bachelor's degree at Suarez Hills University last year, Arturo "Art" Deco signed a deal with Alaranjada United. Since then, Deco has burst on the international footballing scene and is quickly making a name for himself as one of the best left backs in the game.

Art Deco was born into a well-to-do family from uptown Kalita. Just like most Brazillicans, young Art quickly took a liking to the game of football, and began playing within the junior ranks at the age of 5. Art's pace quickly got him noticed, but a lack of production had onlookers questioning his future potential.

"He was having a diarrhea of chances but a constipation of goals," said former youth coach, Filipo Sauve. "He had blazing speed, but absolutely no creativity with the ball. We couldn't put him on defense, since that's where we stuck all the fat kids, so we ended up placing him in midfield."

At midfield, Deco developped a knack for winning the ball. His offensive game still stagnated, but his tackling, fitness and pace were drawing the attention of several club teams. However, Art decided against club football and went on to pursue a universitary degree in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Classic Literature.

"Art's a very bright kid," said his university coach, Tony Obregon, "His 138 IQ and 91% average while playing football on the universitary level will testify to that. He just lacked the creativity, the sports IQ, to be successful at midfield. Take Junior Socrates for example. He wasn't the brightest crayon in the box, but man, could he ever distribute the ball. Art's the opposite of that."

After a rather unimpressive first year at midfield, Obregon decided to move Deco over to left back during his sophomore year. It was after this move that Art really began to flourish.

"Art was really able to use his skills to his advantage," continued Obregon. "His pace, agility and ability to win the ball make him perfect for the left back position. He's really something on the flank. After two collegiate Defender of the Year awards, I don't think anyone will argue with me there."

After graduation, Art signed a two-year contract with the newly promoted, Alaranjada United of the Serie A. During his first year with Alaranjada, Art hasn't ceased to impress scouts and staff, emerging as a leader of Alaranjada's back line and being one of the principle reasons the team has stayed afloat in the Serie A.

Off the pitch, Art is commonly seen frequenting the cafés of Cidade Alaranjada, debating and conversing with local intellectuals on many topics ranging from global affairs to mathematics to astrology. Deco has also been vocal in expressing his feelings of discontentment with incombent president, Luis de los Ronaldo. Art Deco also has a vested interest in architecture and should be good for a few sound bites over the next couple years.

One Red Dot

22-06-2004, 18:55

Newspaper Boy (NB): Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Wolves Hunt Down Victories as Qualifiers Come to a Close! One Red Dot at Second Place in Group 1! One Red Dot defeats Aquilla and Grand master Mark 2-1 and draws with The Lowland Clans in a "goal-ful" 3-3 match! Read all about it!

Businessman (B): How much for the newspaper, young boy?

NB: D$1300, but I US$2 will also do.

B: I'm surprised a runt like you knows about the exchange rate. Here's your US$2. Now let's see...Hmmm? ...World Cup IX? What the hell??

NB: *runs off* Hahahahaha....SUCKER!

*Disclaimer - This RP was acted out be experienced professionals. Please do not ever try this at home as you may hurt yourself.

Melmond

22-06-2004, 19:09

Deneria

22-06-2004, 19:29

Do any of you have a full table for qualifing for the WC XV...updated? (Please update it if possible if you do). Also could any of you release the full final qualification table [with Green for qualified teams].

Snub Nose 38

22-06-2004, 20:05

Qualification Table, Updated as of 15th Matchday (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=149378&start=100)

Go to this link. It’s in the WC15 Scores thread. The “Max” (Maximum Possible Points) column at the far right will tell you if a side is Qualified, Eliminated, or Still-In-The-Running.

IF the MAX a side can achieve is less than the sides currently in the top 3 spots in the group, then that side is eliminated.

IF a sides current point total is more than the MAX all but two of any of the other sides in the group can achieve, then that side is qualified.

IF a side falls in between, then that side is still in the running.

For example:
[code:1:ba93e4ea22]Group 6
Pos Team P W D L F A GD Pts PP
1 Snub Nose 38 15 10 2 3 29 16 13 32 41
2 Squornshelous 15 8 5 2 28 13 15 29 38
3 Giant Zucchini 15 8 3 4 26 13 13 27 36
4 Ascensia 15 7 5 3 29 26 3 26 35
5 Oaker 15 7 4 4 24 23 1 25 34
6 Crystilakere 15 7 3 5 18 15 3 24 33
7 EL CID THE HERO 15 4 4 7 18 19 -1 16 25
8 Balti Pie 15 3 3 9 14 27 -13 12 21
9 Progressive Beans 15 3 1 11 15 34 -19 10 19
10 Rot-Gelb-Grun 15 1 4 10 12 27 -15 7 16[/code:1:ba93e4ea22]

Snub Nose 38 has 32 points. The following sides can achieve the following maximum number of points if they win their last 3 matches:

Squornshelous: 38 points
Giant Zucchini: 36 points
Ascensia: 35 points
Oaker: 34 points
Crystilakere: 33 points

Since there are 5 sides that can achieve a higher point total than Snub Nose 38 has now, Snub Nose 38 has not (yet?) qualified.

Rot-Gelb-Grun can achieve a maximum of 16 points if it wins all of it's last three matches. Since the top three sides in Group 6 all already have more than 16 points, Rot-Gelb-Grun is unfortunately eliminated. As are Progressive Beans, Balti Pie, and EL CID THE HERO.

Only 2 sides have Qualified so far: Audioslavia, and Nikea

One Red Dot

22-06-2004, 20:07

The Red Dot Infomant Statistical Analysts Team (RDISAT) and the Asscoiation of the Sports World of One Red Dot (aSWORD) present to you the World Cup 15 Group 1 Qualifier Tables:
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Group 1
Pos Team P W D L F A GD Pts PP
1 Bedistan 15 11 2 2 26 11 15 35 44
2 One Red Dot 15 9 2 4 29 16 13 29 38
3 The Lowland Clans 15 8 4 3 26 16 10 28 37
4 Turori 15 7 6 2 24 16 8 27 36
5 Aquilla 15 8 1 6 24 17 7 25 34
6 Ktony 15 6 2 7 21 20 1 20 29
E Grand Master Mark 15 5 1 9 15 19 -4 16 25
E Crabec 15 4 3 8 11 20 -9 15 24
E Foggymushmush 15 3 1 11 18 38 -20 10 19
E TripB 15 2 2 11 10 31 -21 8 17
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Sadly, 4 teams have been eliminated mathematically, leaving only 6 teams left to fight it out for the top 3 spaces, currently held by #8 Bedistan, #22 One Red Dot and #24 The Lowland Clans. #115 Turori have provided many veteran teams with much challenge during the course of the cup, as is most probably set to be a very experienced nation in 1 or 2 WCs time, and at the same time, overshadowing #42 Aquilla. Newcomer Ktony has provided one of the groups upsetting upsets on MD2, drawing The Lowland Clans 2-2. However, they still dangle perilously as a single loss will eliminate them.

With only 3 matches to go, Bedistan is set to lead the group effortlessly. That leaves One Red Dot, The Lowland Clans and possibly even Turori to fight for the last 2 spots to enter the World Cup proper.

Vilita

22-06-2004, 23:02

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Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita) 0 - 1 Dance 2 Revolution
( none ) - ( Kenkai 19p )

Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita) were edged out of their trip to qualification rivals Dance 2 Revolution by a first half penalty, Kenkai converting after Enzo Ahat was ajudged to have handled the ball - the Revolutionaries surviving the Jungle Cats second half fightback for the tightest of victories, a second consecutive 1-0 defeat by penalty kick for Vilita.

Despite a bumper home and away crowd, East Asian Empire referee Ima Monk was the only man who could divide the two teams in a well contested Group 8 clash - pointing to the spot inside twenty minutes after the ball had struck Ahat in his attempts to sheppard a cross away from D2R's Nala Eromleb. There was some controversy with the match official awarding the spot kick in spite of being some distance from the action, Kenkai made no mistake with the set piece - sweeping his effort into the far corner.

Both teams enjoyed chances in a hard fought encounter, although the Jungle Cats only really made their mark with a second half rally when attacking towards their two tiers of massed fans. Jonathon Stott continued to be the main dangerman for City, setting up Callum Banda to force a save with a near post header, then winning the free-kick from which Santo Kecker eventually saw a volley beaten away by D2R keeper Handplant. As Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita)'s belief grew that they could snatch a leveller, Jonathon Baledrokadroka dragged a distance effort wide of the target, whilst the irrepressible Stott wriggled clear of his markers on the right before turning to drill an angled shot across the face of goal and just beyond the far post.

Vilkaus' men enjoyed long spells of possession in a dominant second half, but despite throwing on strikers Serge DuPont and then Jim Vella from the substitutes bench, they could not find a way through the stubborn Revolutionaries, who held on to the win and top spot in the group.

The Jungle Cats Lineup: [GK] Massimo Corsi, [CB] Enzo Ahat, [CB] Giacomo Adika, [CB] Elekim Cairns, [DM] Jürgen Ramzi, [LM] © Santo Kecker, [CM] Umberto Melli, [CM] Jonathon Baledrokadroka, [RM] Jonathon Stott, [CF] Germán Salomón, [CF] Callum Banda : [SUB] Serge DuPont (Liguori 63), [SUB] Jim Vella (Baledrokadroka 81)

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Jungle Cats Shape up for Bakinhale Match
Vilkaus Announces Lineup

Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita) Jungle Cats head coach Helmut Vilkaus has announced his prospective lineup for the must-win match at newcomers Bakinhale. The Jungle Cats must win at Bakinhale, as well as against Wella and Avenging Altos to have any chance at qualifying for the World Cup Finals.

"Well I don't think there will be too many surprises" Vilkaus Said, "Obviously Massimo Corsi is going to be in net. He's kept just about every Internationstatal Senior match for us since World Cup Thirteen, and I don't see any reason to change that now. Rory Issah will be his cover on the bench, as he has performed well conceding just a handful in the recent AOCAF tournament back in Atlantian Oceania."

Vilkaus Continued, "As for the Defense, Danilo has been stuggling the past couple of weeks with a Hamstring thing, so we are going to bring in Esemar Aliana for his First start on the senior level. Like Rory, Esemar has just completed a strong AOCAF showing where he controlled the backline throughout the competition and is very fresh and ready to go. Enzo Ahat and Giacomo Adika will maintain there roles along side each other joining Esemar to make up our 3-man backline. We will have lots of experience on the bench in Matteo Ollirg and Elekim Cairns. Of course, we can't leave out Jürgen Ramzi, he'll be playing between the midfield and the defense in a central but free role."

"We are forced to have a bit of a shakeup in midfield again" Vilkaus Admitted, "As Jonny Baledrokadroka has gotten that slani Red Card which puts him out of the Bakinhale match. Luckily I've been giving Umberto Melli lots of time in with the senior team lately and he played out the full AOCAF Cup so he is well prepared to return to central midfield in Johnny's spot along side our always spectacular captain Santo Kecker. Jonathon Stott has been performing consistently in spite of all the rumors and attention surrounding his probably switch to a Liverpool England Club Side at the conclusion of the cup, so he will maintain his position on the right. The real change will be on the left, I've decided to leave Christian Dogbé out of the side and Alexander Östling does not have enough experience on the left to go through. The obvious choice would be Nigel Chapman, however, with the match against an inexperienced Bakinhale side, I've decided to go with youth and versatility by handing Marasent Sioane a run out on the left. Mara can play all accross midfield just incase we need to make a sketchy substitution, and his pace is unstoppable even by the best of defenders. Östling and Dogbé will join impressive youth winger Tanner Nerni on the bench."

Vilkaus Concluded, "As for the striking duo, I don't think there can be much surprise. Callum Banda may be slightly out of form, but his goalscoring record precludes him. There is no way I can sit him out for the 3 most important games in Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita)n Football History. And without saying, Germán Salomón is strikingly in form, just lacking that final touch which I'm sure he'll be able to pick up in this match. Jimmy Vella will be unavailable for selection on the bench due to the birth of his first son, Matari, So I've told him to stay at home with his family this week, Lorenzo Mumamba is in fine shape and will be a suitable replacement alongside 19 year old phenom Serge DuPont on the Attacking end of the bench."

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Jungle Cats Stuck in 5th, Losing Touch

The Vilita Jungle Catsmaintained the 5th spot in the Group 8 Table following their 0-1 defeat by Qualification Rivals and Group Leaders Dance 2 Revolution, but now sit an unforgiving 4 points out of the qualification spots with matches against Bakinhale, and qualification rivals Wella and Avenging Altos yet to come. Dance2Revolution have all but secured a place in the next round, with a 3 point advantage over the surprising Wella and 3rd placed Lemmitania, and 7 points over 4th placed Svecia. Upstart Starblaydia keeps themselves in the hunt, just 2 points behind 6th place Avenging Altos. Grays Harbor are not mathematically eliminated either, surprisingly sitting just 1 point behind Starblaydia. However, Bakinhale and The East Asian Empire are Mathematically not going to make the Finals.

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Group 8
Pos Team P W D L F A GD Pts PP
1 Dance 2 Revolution 15 9 3 3 24 11 13 30 39
2 Wella 15 8 3 4 24 18 6 27 36
3 Lemmitania 15 8 3 4 23 17 6 27 36
4 Svecia 15 6 5 4 21 13 8 23 32
5 Vilita 15 7 2 6 23 18 5 23 32
6 Avenging Altos 15 7 1 7 24 26 -2 22 31
7 Starblaydia 15 5 5 5 27 22 5 20 29
8 Grays Harbor 15 5 4 6 18 23 -5 19 28
9 The East Asian Empire 15 3 3 9 13 28 -15 12 21
10 Bakinhale 15 2 1 12 15 36 -21 7 16
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Jungle Cat Top Scorers List

Vilita Top World Cup XV Scorers:
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WC15Q
1 Serge DuPont [ 4 ]
2 Jonathon Stott [ 4 ]
3 Callum Banda [ 3 ]
4 Jonathon Baledrokadr[ 2 ]
5 Christian Dogbé [ 2 ]
6 Germán Salomón [ 2 ]
7 Giacomo Adika [ 1 ]
8 Enzo Ahat [ 1 ]
9 Santo Kecker [ 1 ]
10Alexander Östling [ 1 ]
11Jürgen Ramzi [ 1 ]
12Jim Vella [ 1 ]
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Vilita All-Time Top Scorers:

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TOT
1 Callum Banda [ 22 ]
2 Germán Salomón [ 11 ]
3 Santo Kecker [ 10 ]
4 Serge DuPont [ 8 ]
5 Jonathon Stott [ 8 ]
6 Jonathon Baledrokadr[ 6 ]
7 Alexander Östling [ 5 ]
8 Jürgen Ramzi [ 5 ]
9 Giacomo Adika [ 3 ]
10 Nigel Chapman [ 3 ]
11 Emarka Aliana [ 2 ]
12 Elekim Cairns [ 2 ]
13 Jan Christiansen [ 2 ]
14 Christian Dogbé [ 2 ]
15 Carmine Mbidzo [ 2 ]
16 Umberto Melli [ 2 ]
17 Tanner Nerni [ 2 ]
18 Jim Vella [ 2 ]
19 Enzo Ahat [ 1 ]
20 David Leacock [ 1 ]
21 Danilo Liguori [ 1 ]
22 Lorenzo Mumamba [ 1 ]
23 Baron O'Toole [ 1 ]
24 Mark Price [ 1 ]
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FA Updates Vilita Peformance Index (VPI)
New Internationstatal Rating System for performance within a competition

The Vilita Peformance Index, a brand new ratings system used to rate the performance of any National Team in any particular Competition based on their performance within their group in relation to their expected performance (Projected through the KPB Rankings system). Or, as a representative from Kaze Progressa put it: VPI not as a ranking system, but a good measure of how teams are performing relative to expectations. For example, in Euro 2004, Greece would have a higher VPI than Spain and France who are also on 4pts. A full listing of each of the 100 teams participating in World Cup 15 Quals is available, ordered by VPI. The top 10 after 13 Qualifying Matchdays is as follows:

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VPI Ratings :: WC15Q :: Matchday 13

1 Ascensia [44.77] Group 6
2 Tadjikistan [39.80] Group 2
3 Nikea [35.99] Group 5
4 Turori [33.57] Group 1
5 Nastic 2 [32.14] Group 7
6 Mattigool [27.45] Group 4
7 Lovisa [24.79] Group 9
8 Wella [23.43] Group 8
9 Raptor Claw [22.92] Group 3
10 Dance2Revolution [20.18] Group 8
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The full list of the 100 teams competing in World Cup 15 Qualifiers can be found in the Scores Thread (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=149378&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=96)

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M01:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [2] - [1] Starblaydia - [Report (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=150735&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=122)] -
M02:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [1] - [1] Grays Harbor <- - [Report (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=150735&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=122)] -
M03:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [1] - [2] The East Asian Empire - [Report (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=150735&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=122)] -
M04:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [1] - [3] Lemmitania <- [Report (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=150735&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=154)] -
M05:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [2] - [0] Svecia - [Report (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=150735&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=177)] -
M06:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [0] - [2] Dance 2 Revolution <- - [Report (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=150735&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=210)] -
M07:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [1] - [0] Bakinhale [Report (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=150735&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=218)] -
M08:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [1] - [1] Wella [Report (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=150735&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=253)] -
M09:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [4] - [2] Avenging Altos <- [Report (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=150735&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=288)] -
M10:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [2] - [3] Starblaydia <- [Report (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=150735&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=295)] -
M11:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [3] - [1] Grays Harbor - [Report (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=150735&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=320)] -
M12:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [2] - [0] The East Asian Empire <- [Report (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=150735&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=340)] -
M13:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [3] - [0] Lemmitania
M14:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [0] - [1] Svecia <-
M15:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [0] - [1] Dance 2 Revolution
M16:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [] - [] Bakinhale <-
M17:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [] - [] Wella <-
M18:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [] - [] Avenging Altos

Turori

22-06-2004, 23:59

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Turori (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=turori) 1 - 1 Bedistan
( Vuamou 82 ) - ( 'chekroster' - 22 )

A hard charging Eels side took a share of the points home from Turori (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=turori) after the Group 8 Leaders held the Eels to a 1-1 draw, Juliar Vuamoau's equaliser during the second half rally doing little to make amends for a first half horror show.

The Bedistan goalscorer had been afforded a hat-trick of clear-cut chances inside quarter of an hour by an inexplicably lethargic Turori (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=turori) side, and then took advantage on 22 minutes, rising well on a corner to head the favorites in front.

Minutes after the Lions took their deserved lead, Player-Manager Disterfred was forced to make tactical changes and insert defensive midfield playmaker Mika Sakatorra, who instantly linked well with Mumamba to provide some hope for the Turori (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=turori) Faithful.

The Eels took control late in the second half, with the continuously impressive Mumamba returning to his recent form and creating chances for Turori (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=turori). Then, with 9 minutes left, a short flick by Sakatorra set Mumamba in space 25 yards out, and his powerful strike was only deflected by the Bedistan Keeper to the feet of Jualiar Vumaou who easily slotted home a late equalizer for the Eels
Bedistan would have many chances to finish off the game, but took advantage of none of them, as they failed to take advantage of their chance to secure qualification into the finals.

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TURORI ROSTER VS BEDISTAN

#88 - Milauo Slietah [GK]

#9 - Kiatin Likao [D]
#3 - Moiba Linaian [D]
#5 - Linoai Niabula [D]
#4 - Marlian Hunial [D]

#42 - Makaus Likao [M]
#12 - Yabaiy Tbaiao [M]
#18 - Malaino Mumamba [M]
#22 - Cuolia Tuirma [M]

#29 - Jualiar Vumaou [F]
#36 - Maritus Banda [F] {CAPT}

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#82 - G.Q. Disterfred [GK]
#27 - Mika Sakatorra [M]
#27 - Boaibou Houabou [M]
#24 - Sinoabno Linoaib[M]
#17 - Kaboafo Iobabao [F]
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Group 1 Matchday 15 Results & Table

The Eels go into the final 3 matchdays With the toughest of tasks, qualify by beating the 3 teams you are competing for the final spots with. Facing off Against One Red Dot, The Lowlands Clans and Aquilla, a trio that the Eels stole all 9 points from on matchdays 7-9. A series of similar results would see Turori through to the Finals of World Cup 16.

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Group 1
Crabec 0 Ktony 1
Foggymushmush 3 TripB 1
Turori 1 Bedistan 1
Grand Master Mark 1 One Red Dot 2
Aquilla 2 The Lowland Clans 1

Group 1
Pos Team P W D L F A GD Pts PP
1 Bedistan 15 11 2 2 26 11 15 35 44
2 One Red Dot 15 9 2 4 29 16 13 29 38
3 The Lowland Clans 15 8 4 3 26 16 10 28 37
4 Turori 15 7 6 2 24 16 8 27 36
5 Aquilla 15 8 1 6 24 17 7 25 34
6 Ktony 15 6 2 7 21 20 1 20 29
7 Grand Master Mark 15 5 1 9 15 19 -4 16 25
8 Crabec 15 4 3 8 11 20 -9 15 24
9 Foggymushmush 15 3 1 11 18 38 -20 10 19
10 TripB 15 2 2 11 10 31 -21 8 17
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Sadly, 4 teams have been eliminated mathematically, leaving only 6 teams left to fight it out for the top 3 spaces, currently held by #8 Bedistan, #22 One Red Dot and #24 The Lowland Clans. #115 Turori have provided many veteran teams with much challenge during the course of the cup, as is most probably set to be a very experienced nation in 1 or 2 WCs time, and at the same time, overshadowing #42 Aquilla. Newcomer Ktony has provided one of the groups upsetting upsets on MD2, drawing The Lowland Clans 2-2. However, they still dangle perilously as a single loss will eliminate them.

With only 3 matches to go, Bedistan is set to lead the group effortlessly. That leaves One Red Dot, The Lowland Clans and possibly even Turori to fight for the last 2 spots to enter the World Cup proper.

Turnia

23-06-2004, 00:30

Turnia City Tribune

Associated Press Quick Flash Headlines

World Cup XV Qualifiers

Dragons earn back to back 1 to nil victories to stay alive

The Home Islands 0 Turnia 1

Head coach Paul Odle: " Matches have tightened up considerably. Each game is now a fight to the last minute. Either playing for advancment or pride, no one is giving up. I'm glad we got out of here with a win."

Turnia 1 Brazillico 0

Goalkeeper Martin Villarreal: "This win is so huge. Today was a total team effort and we definately played as One. You have to against Brazillico if you expect to win. And we will have to the rest of the way if we want to advance."

APQF

Squornshelous

23-06-2004, 01:42

Squornshelous a step closer to qualification

Squornshelous moved a little closer to that little Q on the tables with a 2-0 defeat of EL CID THE HERO. This puts us into second place in the still hotly contested Group 6. With our remaining three games against lower ranked, but still very competitive teams, including Ascensia and Cristilakere, we are optomistic about our chances but still a littl apprehensive. Hopefully, all will go well and we will earn all 38 of the points possible to our team.

Group 6 standings after Matchday 15:

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Pos Team P W D L F A GD Pts PP
1 Snub Nose 38 15 10 2 3 29 16 13 32 41
2 Squornshelous 15 8 5 2 28 13 15 29 38
3 Giant Zucchini 15 8 3 4 26 13 13 27 36
4 Ascensia 15 7 5 3 29 26 3 26 35
5 Oaker 15 7 4 4 24 23 1 25 34
6 Crystilakere 15 7 3 5 18 15 3 24 33
7 EL CID THE HERO 15 4 4 7 18 19 -1 16 25
8 Balti Pie 15 3 3 9 14 27 -13 12 21
9 Progressive Beans 15 3 1 11 15 34 -19 10 19
10 Rot-Gelb-Grun 15 1 4 10 12 27 -15 7 16
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We get a lot closer to qualification with a win and losses by Crystilakere and Oaker, which would make it impossible for those teams to catch us. Our real worry is Ascensia, who are still only 3 points behind us. We wish them no end of bad luck.

Krytenia

23-06-2004, 01:52

THE HERALD SPORTS DIGEST

IT'S OVER

THE inevitable has happened. A three-one loss to Oglethorpia has led to the Celestials failing to qualify with two matchdays still to play.
The match could have been so different though. Krytenia surprised their hosts with an attacking start to things, and when Poldov floated a high ball into the box, there was Chris Lydersen to nod home his second goal of the qualifiers. Astonishingly, nine minutes in and the underdogs were leading!
Could it last? Well, with Oglethorpia rigidly sticking to their defensive guns, it appeared so. Ari Smith had a couple of half chances for Celestials, and the implausibly named Henry Lewis Charleston-White did well to hold a fierce strike from Will Guarado (caught LCW, if you will).
But the visitors just couldn't keep the lead to half time. A huge long ball beat Seth Grüber, and Hjörtur Green latched onto it, leaving Munitis no chance.
In the second half, it was a case of the Bureaucratic States Of Youaintgettintheballmate, as Oglethorpia passed rings round the men in sky blue. From a corner in the 66th minute, Viaggio headed home unchallenged to give the home sides the lead.
On 81 minutes, the dream ended in spectacular fashion. Munitis collided with the post saving a Green piledriver, resulting in a bad concussion. Graeme Bravo made his international debut, and scored with his first touch - flapping the ball into his own net from the corner.
No finals for Krytenia this time around - now the team are hoping they can do a Turnia and take as many points out of Gesamtkuntswerk and Dennisov as they can.

SCORES:
Krytenia...................1 (Lydersen 9)
Oglethorpia..............3 (Green 44, Viaggio 66, Bravo og 81)
HT: 1-1

Scorers:
Ari Smith - 6
Colin Ulvæus - 5
Roger Celsen - 3
Chris Lydersen - 2
Seth Grüber - 1
Will Guarado - 1 (1 pen)
Cecil Poldov - 1

Fixtures:
@ Lovebug L 1-2 (Ulvæus)
v Tadjikistan L 0-2
@ Larkinia W 3-2 (Grüber, Smith, Ulvæus)
@ Rampagonia D 1-1 (Smith)
v Slaikau W 1-0 (Ulvæus)
@ Artoonia W 4-2 (Poldov, Smith 2, Lydersen)
v Oglethorpia L 0-2
@ Gesamtkuntswerk L 0-2
v Dennisov W 2-1 (Ulvæus, Smith)
v Lovebug D 0-0
@ Tadjikistan L 1-3 (Smith)
v Larkinia D 1-1 (Ulvæus)
v Rampagonia L 0-1
@ Slaikau W 1-0 (Guarado pen)
v Artoonia W 3-0 (Celsen 3)
@ Oglethorpia L 1-3 (Lydersen)
v Gesamtkuntswerk
@ Dennisov

Melmond

23-06-2004, 03:24

Melmond Misses the Knockout Punch
Pesky Gessemschmitthaagen-Po Keeps Druids Alive
By Jay Ununne of the Unne Sun Times

UNNE, MELMOND—The excitement at Feliz-Unne Stadium in Unne was so thick that you can cut it with a fork. However, that could have been the humidity on this sticky day in Unne combined with the collective breaths of the all the fans in the very claustrophobic Feliz-Unne Stadium, where football fans get the closest view of the action in the entire nation of Melmond. Riding the crest of a five match winning streak, the Fearless Farmer faithful felt as if they were on the verge of something big. The Fearless Farmers were riding high after beating both Brazillico and Europa Brittania back to back. Their opponent, NEWI Cefn Druids, were doing very well until their losing genes kicked and have been on a slide to fourth place and being on the outside looking in. NEWI Cefn Druids had a lot at stake, a win would bring them back into third place and leave Melmond one point behind, a loss will all but give Melmond a berth to the World Cup barring a major collapse, but with these two sides you never know.
The match literally started out rough for both sides. Both sides played as if they had something major to prove and both sides knew that only one side will be able to prove it with the World Cup qualifying birth. At the 13th minute after a goal kick by NEWI Cefn Druids goalkeeper Reg Garth, Melmond midfielder Camui Arai ran after the midair ball and leaped in the air to head the ball back with no regard of the presence of NEWI Cefn Druids midfielder Trevor Welsh, who was clearly in position to trap the goal kick. All in all it looked like one bad game of leapfrog as Arai was all over the back of Welsh. Arai gets a yellow card for his overzealous attempt.
NEWI Cefn Druids also had some aggression to spare as well. NEWI Cefn Druids defender Ron Lambeale was rushing to mark the wide open Melmond striker Benjamin Leeb. Instead of shooting, Leeb decided to lob the ball hoping that his fellow Melmond striker Chris Owen could head the ball in the net. However, before the ball got to Owen, who was well covered anyway, Lambeale makes a late tackle on Leeb. Lambeale gets his own yellow card at the 21st minute. Melmond gets a free kick attempt, however Leeb’s kick goes right into the NEWI Cefn Druids wall and is instantly cleared away.
There was still no score at the 33rd minute. NEWI Cefn Druids was on the attack. NEWI Cefn Druids striker Trevor Belmore was able to beat Melmond defender Nina Steen in a foot race and receive a long ball attempt. Melmond midfielder Critandi Unne was rushing down the field in order to obscure any shot attempt that Belmore might have. Belmore make his kick from a longer distance than needed. Critandi Unne tries to deflect the ball out of bounds so that Melmond goalkeeper Snhp Xtfuinxm doesn’t have to save it. Unfortunately, Critandi Unne’s deflection went right into their own net. The losing spirit of NEWI Cefn Druids past temporarily entered the body of Critandi Unne in the own goal. NEWI Cefn Druids will take that 1-nil led into halftime.
The Fearless Farmers faithful are no strangers to halftime deficits, and they know what they can do to be helpful: use their spirit to inspire their Fearless Farmers and wear the farmer rally hat in the right direction. The inside out farmer hats were affixed in unison by the Fearless Farmers faithful. Some pesky Druid fans put their long white beard over the rally farmer hats being worn by some Melmond fans hoping that it could curb the positive effect the rally farmer has had.
It certainly didn’t work around the 62nd minute, where Melmond midfielder Critandi Unne scored hir second goal of the match, but this time in the right net. Melmond midfielder Cristina Antunez made a very clever pass which took the entire NEWI Cefn Druid defence completely off-guard. Melmond striker Chris Owen got ahead of his marker NEWI Cefn Druids defender Amos Hinton. Owen’s shot was deflected off the hands of goalkeeper Reg Garth. However, Critandi Unne was in the position to put the loose ball away in the net while Garth was still on the pitch. The crowd cheers loudly with their pleasure that their hometown Critandi Unne scores the equaliser for Melmond to make the match 1-1.
However, Melmond and their fans did not want to settle for a measly tie. They wanted to send NEWI Cefn Druids to right back where they came from, loserdom! They wanted the Druids out of their hair so they can breathe a little easier as they work on clinching a World Cup final berth. The Fearless Farmers tasted blood and they wanted more. Melmond was a little more aggressive than usual on a corner kick by putting some of their defenders closer to the action and having few safeties back in defensive position, leaving them vulnerable to a Druid counterattack. We don’t know how much Mountain Doobie Manager Felix Coostatlwak was drinking at that time, but his gut feeling had worked. Melmond defender Jonsi Torrini’s corner kick was barely punched away by Reg Garth, but Melmond defender Nina Steen was able to head the ball right back at and into the net. The crowd was in pandemonium at the go ahead goal at the 69th minute. It appeared that the Fearless Farmers were going to be “the team of destiny” as they took the lead 2-1.
However, the Druids beards hung over the rally farmer hats reared its ugly head as the chronic thorn in the side for Melmond, NEWI Cefn Druids striker and prodigy Liam Gessemschmitthaagen-Po continued to haunt the Fearless Farmers. In a display of his talent, after receiving a pass from midfielder Bill Posters, Gessemschmitthaagen-Po dribbled circles around his marker, Melmond defender Scott Cheney. He then takes a shot at a very awkward angle which gets past Melmond goalkeeper Snhp Xtfuinxm an d hits the left side of the net. NEWI Cefn Druids gets its much needed equaliser at the 86th minute as the once manic crowd slowed into a deafening silence which continued until even after the final whistle happened. It was a tie for Melmond, which means that Melmond controls its own destiny as it is still ahead two points over NEWI Cefn Druids for third place. It looks as if Brazillico and Europa Brittania are virtually in, so it’s a fight between Fearless Farmer and Druid. Godspeed you Fearless Farmer!

Goals
C. Unne, NCD (OG) 33rd
C. Unne, MEL 62nd
Steen, MEL 69th
Gessemschmitthaagen-Po, NCD 86th

Cards
Arai, MEL 13th
Lambeale, NCD 21st

Standings

Other Group 10 Results
Coruna 2 – Everybody Dies 2
Lykaia 1 – The Home Islands 4
Turnia 1 – Brazillico 0
Intelligent Madness 0 – Europa Brittania 1

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Pts W D L GF:GA GD
1. Brazillico 34 11 1 3 28:10 18
2. Europa Brittania 32 10 2 3 29:12 17
3. Melmond 29 9 2 4 28:20 8
4. NEWI Cefn Druids 27 7 6 2 27:15 12
5. Turnia 26 8 2 5 23:19 4
6. Intelligent Madness 22 6 4 5 21:19 2
7. Lykaia 13 4 1 10 19:26 -7
8. The Home Islands 13 4 1 10 19:28 -9
9. Everybody Dies 11 3 2 10 15:37 -22
10. Coruna 6 1 3 11 14:37 -23[/code:1:19e29ae04f]

Melmond Team Stats
Goals: Critandi Unne (6), Chris Owen (5), Mornakh the Bloody Handed (4), Benjamin Leeb (4), Camui Arai (4), Naol Keelafin (1), Martin Goodwin (1), Cristina Antunez (1), Nina Steen (1)
Cards: Scott Cheney (2), Trav Strachan (1,1), Mornakh the Bloody Handed (1), Critandi Unne (1), Camui Arai (1)

Melmond National Team Schedule

v Lykaia (MPNK Stadium, Faasen) W 2-1
@ Coruna W 4-1
v The Home Islands (Lifedonations Stadium, Morales) W 1-0
@ Brazillico L 2-1
v Europa Brittania (Melmond Bowl, Melmond City) L 3-2
@ NEWI Cefn Druids L 3-2
v Everybody Dies (MelAir Park, Lee) W 4-2
v Intelligent Madness (Frankndottir Stadium, Acosta) T 1-1
@ Turnia L 4-2
@ Lykaia W 1-0
v Coruna (White Bread Dome, Suburbia) W 2-0
@ The Home Islands W 1-0
v Brazillico (Microcosm Football Colossuseum, Aldi) W 2-1
@ Europa Brittania W 1-0
v NEWI Cefn Druids (Feliz-Unne Stadium, Unne) T 1-1
@ Everybody Dies
@ Intelligent Madness
v Turnia (Makinshakes Stadium, O’Connor)

Next Game
at Everybody Dies

The players for the right to be in the World Cup final have been set: Brazillico, Europa Brittania, Melmond, NEWI Cefn Druids, and Turnia. Brazillico, Europa Brittania, and Melmond control their own destinies. Basically continue to play well and you’re in the World Cup. NEWI Cefn Druids and Turnia will need some help from the teams playing the top three sides in order to qualify for the World Cup. Turnia is the longshot of the five considering they are three points back of Melmond and have by far the toughest schedule of the five sides. NEWI Cefn Druids have a pesky Intelligent Madness side coming up, Turnia after that, and they end the season at home against Lykaia. Melmond seems to have the easier road as all that lies ahead are doormats Everybody Dies, and then Intelligent Madness and Turnia. Intelligent Madness and Turnia are unpredictable teams, Everybody Dies is not. We know that Everybody Dies is a bad side, therefore Melmond must win this game for some insurance. Manager Felix Coostatlwak once again starts his undefeated original starting lineup.

GK- Snhp Xtfuinxm
D- Jonsi Torrini
D- Sergio Ortiz
D- Scott Cheney
D- Nina Steen
M- Martin Goodwin
M- Critandi Unne
M- Camui Arai
M- Cristina Antunez
F- Chris Owen
F- Benjamin Leeb

For tickets to Everybody Dies and the match, call the Therewegoes Travel Agency at 3-18-357-9009. If you like looking at the Faces of Death things online like I do, a vacation in Everybody Dies is your paradise as the dramatic mortality rate is one of the highest in the world! You may actually see some deaths during the game!

Magnus Valerius

23-06-2004, 03:45

The Valerian Voice

The Boyars of Magnus Valerius Avoid the Chopping Block as They Up To the 5th Slot With Wins Against Cockbill Street and The Belmore Family

Unlikely Boyars Will Be Able To Qualify, However

The term "Odd Ducks", in order to describe the national team, was right. Within the past two days, Alexandre Tintagel and Dimitrios Konstantinides proved their talent and offered a bristling defeat to the two tough opponents that the Boyars had faced against earlier before (in which they lost!). The rival teams were unable to respond as the Boyars scored two points against both Cockbill Street and The Belmore Family, the latter being recognized as a big player in the footy scene. However, it is unlikely that the Boyars will qualify this season as they lie on the bottom of the chart... but, we will take this with pride, as we are still at a very respectable position in Group 9 if we are eliminated.

"I owe it all to the restaurant I spent the freetime of my angsty teenage years in... and it's good food: Le Crepe Bonapartiste!" says an exhiliarated Alexandre Tintagel post-game to our reporter Diana Peaseblossom, who was accidentally drenched by a drink cooler by Ismail Rosenburg. He intended the ice and melted ice within that orange container for Alexandre.

"It's all such a big surprise!" says our favorite transient that meddles outside the Imperial Estate. "I never knew that Fish Wellington was the secret to successful football prowess! He eats that stuff all the time, you know... but that'll cost you an arm and a leg! 6 Crowns for the main course alone!"

MATCHDAY 10 - 18 PROGRESS CHART
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Match Day 10: Shang-ti v. Magnus Valerius, W 0 - 1
Match Day 11: Magnus Valerius v. Resistencia, L 2 - 3
Match Day 12: Rukbat al Rami v. Magnus Valerius, L 1 - 0
Match Day 13: Magnus Valerius v. KT MPLG L 0 - 1
Match Day 14: Kingsford v. Magnus Valerius W 1 - 2
Match Day 15: Magnus Valerius v. Cockbill Street W 2 - 0
Match Day 16: The Belmore Family v. Magnus Valerius W 0 - 2
Match Day 17: Magnus Valerius v. Lovisa
Match Day 18: Tasty Toast v. Magnus Valerius (TT was DQ'ed, so it is unlikely to happen...)

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Oglethorpia

23-06-2004, 05:23

Ruben van Mistletoe presents...

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SCREW UP WORLD CUP 15 QUALIFYING!

"Well, I call this one the 'screw up World Cup 15 qualifying' move. It's an excercise that i've perfected through World Cup 15 qualifying -- generally, i've got the whole team doing it. First, we begin by being fiercely anti-communist -- even if we know that the host nation is communist. Then we generally play like shit to make sure the home crowd is disinterested, and then we manage to not qualify. It's what makes me such a note-worthy striker -- true material for the Oglethorpian national squad. I think it's an important excercise no striker should be without; especially if they know what's good for their home country."

Or perhaps you'd rather watch Ruben display the...

DISINTERESTED AND STILL HIGHLY PAYED STRIKER!

"Well, i've been doing this one since day one. I only feel the need to play well every other match -- or more. It's a good excercise I share with my closest buddies, like Hjortur Green -- I just do enough to keep my immense salary that would make any Eauzian throw up their entrails; but as for the rest of the matches, I totally slack off. It keeps me one of the highest salaried players in all of Oglethorpia while only turning in a decent preformance every once in awhile. No striker is complete without a salary the size of a Eauzian birth mother -- and by the way, that's pretty freakin' big."

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"I'm Ruben van Mistletoe, and I approved this desperate attempt to supplement my giant salary. I mean, this ad. Or something."

Melmond

23-06-2004, 05:30

Red Is Your Color
A Grisly Day in Everybody Dies, But Every Day in That Nation Is
By Zuke O’Kenzie of the O’Connor Times

EVERYBODY DIES—An eerie funeral silence permeated the stadium, or the cemetery yard in which a makeshift stadium was made over for that matter. The skies were perfectly clear and it was overall a beautiful day. However, every person in the Suicidal States of Everybody Dies sees everyday as a gloriously gloomy day. The makeshift stands were filled with people in all black attire which can be considered rather formal, with the exception of the Fearless Farmer faithful donned in their green and white, which was applied in many different ways. The Fearless Farmer faithful basically gave out the only crowd noise in the entire game.
The first half of the match set a physical precedent for the entire match. Both sides were pushing and shoving on this uneven pitch in Everybody Dies. It was a virtual meat grinder as both sides pushed each other around and made rather aggressive tackles with no objections from the referee until the 27th minute. There, Melmond was on the attack. Melmond midfielder Martin Goodwin was ready to make a cross to Melmond striker Chris Owen. Basically it was only Owen and the Everybody Dies goalkeeper to contest for the ball. However, instead of one of those well-timed headers Owen is known for, he basically does a cross body block right on top of the Everybody Dies goalkeeper. The goalkeeper gets his wind knocked out. Chris Owen is knocked out of the match as he was sent off with a red card. He will be ineligible for the last two qualifying games in this qualifying campaign. The goalkeeper for Everybody Dies wasn’t in such good shape, as due to the poor medical staff in Everybody Dies, the moment one person looks vaguely hurt, they shoot them in the head to put them out of their misery. Everybody Dies makes their first substitution to replace the late goalkeeper.
Everybody Dies had the player advantage for a very short while. Everybody Dies defender Scott Hall crossed the razor thin line between accidental brutality and just plain brutal as he threw a toothpick into the eye of Melmond midfielder Critandi Unne. Critandi Unne went down and had to be substituted and Scott Hall got the red card at the 34th minute and sent out of the match. Coming in for Critandi Unne is midfielder Rainy Zoulthane.
Everybody Dies would get even more brutal or even more stupid depending on who you ask. Another defender, William Perry, thought he was playing the other football as he makes a “tackle” on striker Benjamin Leeb, who had his wind knocked out. William Perry gets the red card at the 41st minute. The Everybody Dies medical staff came out with musket in hand to end Benjamin Leeb’s misery, but Melmond midfielder Camui Arai ran as fast as he could and chop blocked the Everybody Dies medical staff. In the meantime, the Melmond trainer staff took Leeb to the sidelines. Benjamin Leeb was substituted out of need, as striker Mornakh the Bloody Handed took the striker position from then on. The half ends scoreless.
Once the second half began, Melmond dominated with the one person advantage. At the 47th minute, taking a pass from Melmond midfielder Martin Goodwin, striker Mornakh the Bloody Handed “accidentally” whacked the Everybody Dies defender in the nose, causing him a bloody nose. Mornakh the Bloody Handed sold it well as an accident as he took easy control of the ball and drilled the ball right past the Everybody Dies goalkeeper and into the net. Melmond gets the 1-nil lead and the bloody nosed defender gets a bullet to the head from the musket of the Everybody Dies medical team.
After the goal, Melmond makes a substitution as they see this moment as the perfect moment to rack up the goals to better increase their chances of qualifying for the World Cup. Manager Felix Coostatlwak felt that the hard charging midfielder and captain Martin Goodwin could use some rest, so in order to get some more goal power, he put in striker Naol Keelafin. There was a web of current and former Melmond City Blues stars on the field and the chemistry was evident and overwhelming for the Everybody Dies side. Midfielder Cristina Antunez makes a cross to midfielder Camui Arai, who heads it over to striker Naol Keelafin who just kicks the ball in midair into the net to give Melmond the 2-nil lead at the 52nd minute.
The fans/mourners of Everybody Dies were sick of getting their behinds kicked, so they performed a ritual suicide. Every minute that passes by, a fan will fall off the stands and break his or her neck. The idea is that their ghosts will defend the net and guide the Everybody Dies strikers to victory. Minute by minute, dead bodies amount, and although the Melmond attack beat the goalkeeper many times, the net seemed to spit out the balls before it crossed the goalkeeper’s line. Other shots took strange ninety degree turns and even 180s right back at the kicker.
The Everybody Dies attack got their boost as a kick from striker Greg Reaper mysteriously orbited Melmond goalkeeper Snhp Xtfuinxm erratically before going into the net for an Everybody Dies goal at the 70th minute. However, no suicidal ghost were a match for the supernatural voweless wonder known as Snhp as he used his smarts, physical ability, and knowledge of ghost folklore handed down verbally in his native region of Wzkknf. He was able to stop every strange shot from then on. Melmond got the victory 2-1 and most importantly got the heck out of Everybody Dies alive. As the team bus headed off to the private jet, one can see in the background the stands of the makeshift stadium collapse.

Goals
Bloody Handed, MEL 47th
Keelafin, MEL 52nd
Reaper, EVD 70th

Cards
Owen, MEL 27th
Hall, EVD 34th
Perry, EVD 41st

Standings

Other Group 10 Results
NEWI Cefn Druids 2 – Intelligent Madness 1
Europa Brittania 1 – Turnia 1
Brazillico 1 – Lykaia 0
The Home Islands 0 – Coruna 2

[code:1:b3592552bd]Group 10
Pts W D L GF:GA GD
1. Brazillico 37 12 1 3 29:10 19
2. Europa Brittania 33 10 3 3 30:13 17
3. Melmond 32 10 2 4 30:21 9
4. NEWI Cefn Druids 30 8 6 2 29:16 13
5. Turnia 27 8 3 5 24:20 4
6. Intelligent Madness 22 6 4 6 22:21 1
7. Lykaia 13 4 1 11 19:27 -8
8. The Home Islands 13 4 1 11 19:30 -11
9. Everybody Dies 11 3 2 11 16:39 -23
10. Coruna 9 2 3 11 16:37 -21[/code:1:b3592552bd]

Melmond Team Stats
Goals: Critandi Unne (6), Chris Owen (5), Mornakh the Bloody Handed (5), Benjamin Leeb (4), Camui Arai (4), Naol Keelafin (2), Martin Goodwin (1), Cristina Antunez (1), Nina Steen (1)
Cards: Scott Cheney (2), Trav Strachan (1,1), Chris Owen (1), Mornakh the Bloody Handed (1), Critandi Unne (1), Camui Arai (1)

Melmond National Team Schedule

v Lykaia (MPNK Stadium, Faasen) W 2-1
@ Coruna W 4-1
v The Home Islands (Lifedonations Stadium, Morales) W 1-0
@ Brazillico L 2-1
v Europa Brittania (Melmond Bowl, Melmond City) L 3-2
@ NEWI Cefn Druids L 3-2
v Everybody Dies (MelAir Park, Lee) W 4-2
v Intelligent Madness (Frankndottir Stadium, Acosta) T 1-1
@ Turnia L 4-2
@ Lykaia W 1-0
v Coruna (White Bread Dome, Suburbia) W 2-0
@ The Home Islands W 1-0
v Brazillico (Microcosm Football Colossuseum, Aldi) W 2-1
@ Europa Brittania W 1-0
v NEWI Cefn Druids (Feliz-Unne Stadium, Unne) T 1-1
@ Everybody Dies W 2-1
@ Intelligent Madness
v Turnia (Makinshakes Stadium, O’Connor)

Next Game
at Intelligent Madness

One team from Group 10 has officially qualified for the World Cup in Eauz and The Eagles Nest. That team is the Chili Bats of Brazillico. Four teams still fight for the two remaining spots. On the optimist side, matchday 16’s results put Melmond one point away from second place Europa Brittania. However, Europa Brittania is almost a lock to qualify considering the rest of their schedule consists of Lykaia and Coruna. The trouble comes from NEWI Cefn Druids and Turnia. A Melmond win or even two Melmond ties would eliminate Turnia. However, Turnia and NEWI Cefn Druids are playing each other, meaning that one will get out of our hair. We hope Turnia wins or ties NEWI Cefn Druids ourselves. Melmond has to hold their end of the bargain, and they will have to work really hard against the unpredictable side of Intelligent Madness. Manager Felix Coostatlwak will not have the luxury of his original starters due to the red card suspension of Chris Owen. However, Critandi Unne has been cleared to play and Benjamin Leeb will be an emergency backup at striker.

GK- Snhp Xtfuinxm
D- Jonsi Torrini
D- Sergio Ortiz
D- Scott Cheney
D- Nina Steen
M- Martin Goodwin
M- Critandi Unne
M- Camui Arai
M- Cristina Antunez
F- Mornakh the Bloody Handed
F- Naol Keelafin

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The Evil Umpire

23-06-2004, 05:38

I, 8-bit, ruler of all, am for a change, not absolutely livid about your performance. Sure, we are not going to qualify this time around, but you have a lot to be proud of yourselves. Only losing 2-1 to a side like Rejistania is not bad, but tieing Liverpool England nil-nil is truly evil! People, only pelt them with fresh tomatoes instead of rocks this time!

Tadjikistan

23-06-2004, 07:24

Dennisov - Tadjikistan 2-1

Group 2
Rampagonia 0 Lovebug 3
Dennisov 2 Tadjikistan 1
Gesamtkuntswerk 3 Larkinia 0
Oglethorpia 3 Krytenia 1
Artoonia 2 Slaikau 0

Tadjiks need a win, now

Dennisov - The Tadjiks could not win the 16th match in Dennisov. They fought for it and tried the draw with Dennisov but failed. Dennisov managed to score very early in the match, giving the lead.
They scored again in the 42th minute and left Tadjikistan behind. The Tadjiks came back in the second half and Cherniakhovskij scored his 33th goal. But the team could not score a second goal and the points went to Dennisov.

Not that they need them, Dennisov is eliminated together with Krytenia that lost in Oglethorpia. Lovebug beat Rampagonia in the meantime and is still in the running for a qualification. 4 teams for 3 spots. Tadjikistan can secure its ticket to the World Cup if they beat Lovebug on MD17. And even if they lose that they can still qualify through a win in Rampagonia.

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Group 2
Pos Team P W D L F A GD Pts PP
1 Gesamtkuntswerk 16 12 1 3 33 17 16 37 43 PQ
2 Tadjikistan 16 11 2 3 36 16 20 35 41
3 Oglethorpia 16 10 2 4 27 12 15 32 38
4 Lovebug 16 9 4 3 26 18 8 31 37
E Dennisov 16 7 3 6 19 13 6 24 30
E Krytenia 16 6 3 7 19 22 -3 21 27
E Artoonia 16 5 1 10 11 31 -20 16 22
E Larkinia 16 4 3 9 22 29 -7 15 21
E Rampagonia 16 4 2 10 10 25 -15 14 20
E Slaikau 16 1 1 14 11 31 -20 4 10
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Matches and results:
MD1:Tadjikistan - Larkinia W 4-0
MD2:Krytenia - Tadjikistan W 0-2
MD3:Tadjikistan - Slaikau W 3-0
MD4:Artoonia - Tadjikistan W 0-3
MD5:Tadjikistan - Oglethorpia T 1-1
MD6:Gesamtkuntswerk - Tadjikistan L 5-0
MD7:Tadjikistan - Dennisov W 2-1
MD8:Lovebug - Tadjikistan W 1-4
MD9:Tadjikistan - Rampagonia T 0-0
MD10:Larkinia - Tadjikistan W1-3
MD11:Tadjikistan - Krytenia W 3-1
MD12:Slaikau - Tadjikistan W 1-2
MD13:Tadjikistan - Artoonia W 4-0
MD14:Oglethorpia - Tadjikistan W 1-3
MD15:Tadjikistan - Gesamtkuntswerk L 1-2
MD16:Dennisov - Tadjikistan W 2-1
MD17:Tadjikistan - Lovebug
MD18:Rampagonia - Tadjikistan

Total n Utter Insanity

23-06-2004, 10:05

[code:1:af65a7e6db]Group 7 Run In

P Team P W D L F A GD Pts
1 NASTIC 2 16 9 6 1 34 19 15 33
2 The Weegies 16 9 3 4 39 24 15 30
3 Total n Utter Insanity 16 8 6 2 34 20 14 30
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4 Spaam 16 8 5 3 29 21 8 29
5 Oddslavo 16 7 6 3 26 18 8 27

Match Day 17
NASTIC 2 vs The Weegies
Kaufmanstad vs Total n Utter Insanity
Morriganavia vs Spaam
Oceaice vs Oddslavo

Match Day 18
Baureus vs NASTIC 2
The Weegies vs Oceaice
Total n Utter Insanity vs Kodia
Spaam vs Kaufmanstad
Oddslavo vs Morriganavia[/code:1:af65a7e6db]

Data was fed into the 3 main computers in TnUI, the Pessimistron, the Optimistron and the Realistron. Here are the results we got:

[code:1:af65a7e6db]Pessimistron

P Team P W D L F A GD Pts
1 NASTIC 2 18 11 6 1 41 20 21 39
2 Spaam 18 10 5 3 36 24 12 35
3 Oddslavo 18 8 7 3 35 20 15 31
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4 The Weegies 18 9 4 5 42 28 14 31
5 Total n Utter Insanity 18 8 6 4 35 23 12 30

Optimistron

P Team P W D L F A GD Pts
1 Total n Utter Insanity 18 10 6 2 39 22 17 36
2 Spaam 18 10 5 3 33 21 12 35
3 The Weegies 18 10 4 4 45 26 19 34
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4 NASTIC 2 18 9 6 3 34 24 10 33
5 Oddslavo 18 8 7 3 30 21 9 31

Realistron

P Team P W D L F A GD Pts
1 NASTIC 2 18 11 6 1 38 20 18 39
2 Spaam 18 10 5 3 35 24 11 35
3 Total n Utter Insanity 18 9 7 2 37 21 16 34
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4 The Weegies 18 10 3 5 43 28 15 33
5 Oddslavo 18 8 7 3 28 19 9 31 [/code:1:af65a7e6db]

I'm here again with the Insanician Manager. Willy according to the latest statwanking things are gonna be close.

You don't need to statwank to figure that out.

How do you see things?

Well we basically have 4 points in the bag in the last two matches. So long as The Weegies don't upset NASTIC 2 we should be fine.

You really think the Insanicians won't go to pieces and "do a Beddy"

Nah...well okay, probably.

This interview seems a little short...

Don't worry we'll do a longer one after the next lot of results.

The Weegies

23-06-2004, 10:25

The Buchanan Herald
The Truth Shall Make Ye Frood

World Cup Qualifying Roundup.

Is this The Weegies' year? Is this the year we are torn from the torpor we stooped into when De Bruis, Kincaid and Smith retired from international football? It definitely seems to be so, and mostly due to young Weegie starlet, Marten Larsson. Larsson's attacking flair and excellent vision have helped create a side that seems more confident with itself, more stylish than a Weegie side has ever been. In fact, we have been the top scorers in the World Cup Qualifying for quite a few matches now, our total now standing at an excellent 39 goals in 16 games. In fact, the only problem with the team is the rather inexperienced defence being sideswept at times; in the 3-3 draw with Total n Utter Insanity, our defensive mistakes really showed up - only our attacking power thanks to Larsson and another new international, Kirk, stopped it from being a rout. Although now the defence has begun to gel, and we're seeing a lot better defending; although we have conceded the most goals of those teams still in qualifying, it's only a short drop to the next largest number of goals conceded, Spaam.

So, can we do it? It's definitely possible, but this is a tight group, with only six points seperating 1st place from 5th place. We'll have to do well in the next two games to avoid being sidelined at the last gasp of qualifying, like what happened against Giant Zucchini and One Red Dot. Unfortunately, we have to do things the hard way - we probably have the hardest draw ahead of us of all the teams still in it, having to play both the group leaders NASTIC 2, and other seeds Oceaice. None of the other teams still in it have to play two well-known teams, but if we hold fast, and keep playing the way we are at the moment, there is no reason to stop us from qualifying for the World Cup for the second time.

Weegie Top Scorers:

Larsson - 11
Kirk - 9
Dunn - 6
Ferguson - 5
Piccolo - 3
Kilford - 2
Roper - 1
Lipton - 1
Collaigh - 1

Starblaydia

23-06-2004, 10:46

We're going home in a Big White Aeroplane
...We're not very, We're not very, We're not very good. In fact...

Barring an emorous drugs scandal, finanical administration, a rules change, a blind statistician or an Act of doG, Starblaydia will not be heading to the World Cup XV Finals.

As well as they've played, as many goals as they've scored (more than anyone else in Group 8, By the way (I tried to say I'd be there, waiting for...)) and as much as they've shaken up the establishment with all of their mad establishment-shaking skill(z), as much as I can't think of another reason, Starlaydia are going home and not coming back, until the next World Cup, perhaps.

Oh yes, and the match? Lemmitania had a couple of people score, and Starblaydia didnt.

Final Score:
Lemmitania 2 - 0 Starblaydia
(Wapt 27, Plum 41)

Jeruselem

23-06-2004, 14:09

Jeruselem Government News

Jeruselem blunt Raptor Claw to end losing run and move to 5th

After losing their last three games, Jeruselem defeated Raptor claw to move up to 5h in Group 3 to setup a tight last 2 games. With Raptor Claw on 31 points, leading Jeruselem and Ineptia on 29 points. The top 3 in Group 3 have qualified unless they are docked points for offending the Gods.

In other games, the results were predictable with the bottom teams put in their place. Ineptia's draw with Commerce Heights did not help Raptors campaign.

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Group 3
Isles of Wohlstand 0 Creedence Clearwater 3
Jeruselem 2 Raptor Claw 1
Commerce Heights 1 Ineptia 1
Audioslavia 2 Kipto-Mare 0
Sportonia 2 Boscioto 0

Group 3
Pos Team P W D L F A GD Pts PP
Q Audioslavia 16 13 1 2 31 6 25 40 46
Q Commerce Heights 16 9 5 2 24 10 14 32 38
Q Creedence Clearwater 16 10 2 4 30 23 7 32 38
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4 Raptor Claw 16 8 1 7 23 17 6 25 31
5 Jeruselem 16 7 2 7 25 18 7 23 29
6 Ineptia 16 6 5 5 19 21 -2 23 29
7 Isles of Wohlstand 16 4 4 8 20 25 -5 16 22
8 Sportonia 16 4 3 9 19 34 -15 15 21
9 Kipto-Mare 16 2 4 10 13 30 -17 10 16
10Boscioto 16 3 1 12 17 37 -20 10 16
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Rejistania

23-06-2004, 22:14

Rejistania

23-06-2004, 22:15

gah, the first post was on the forums but ddidn't appear, then I re-posted and got a double-post! han-hi-len-ly!

Rejistania

23-06-2004, 22:15

Rejistania

23-06-2004, 22:25

Celebration started in Rejistania when the final whistle blew and the text
[code:1:528a379710]LA'KANVALI!LA'KANVALI!LA'KANVALI![/code:1:528a379710]
replaced the previous
[code:1:528a379710]
Rejistania 2 - Calientia 0
28th Dini Y
76th Syku Lyku
[/code:1:528a379710]
Of course, "la'kanvali", which means qualified, did not refer to the guests, who struggled against the System Imdila of the Orange-Blues. It is a bit strange how the Orange-Blues always celebrate reaching qualification like other nations celebrate winning the world cup, but seeing how much the Orange-Blues tend to struggle especially during the first half of the qualifiers, it is perhaps a bit better to understand. The Rejis managed to improve their position from the 5th place of the table to the first and to qualify as first team of the qualifiers group. The rejistanian stock exchange didn't re-open after the match (it is a tradition that it closes during matches of the Orange-Blues, however unimportant they may be), people were running on the streets waving Rejistanian flags, "xamjona tekne" was played at full volume, celebrations started and didn't stop until the early morning. Of course, no newspapers were issued on the next day, that is a rejistanian tradition. But is there a reason for it? From Hetkali in the north to Na~ovi in the south, the score was known and what but "Sekhika" is interesting on a day like today.

Turnia

24-06-2004, 00:13

Turnia City Tribune

World Cup XV Qualifiers Report
Max Riodondo

Huge Draw To Stay Alive -- Europa Brittania 1 – Turnia 1

Actually, to say yesterday's draw with Europa Brittania was huge is an understatement. To go a step further, today's game against the NEWI Cefn Druids is, (add your description here) kinda game. I could try and add my own, but I'm too lazy to break out the thesaurus. So you gentle reader add your own.

You hate to put added pressure on a team by saying "must win", same goes with the final match versus Melmond, but ummm... these two games are must wins. The draw with EB was a stepping stone to qualify. Another must point. However, these next two games need not be left in the hands of others for help. It's "gut-check" time.

I'm Riodondo and chewing my nails to the quick...

Vilita

24-06-2004, 00:46

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Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita) 1 - 0 Bakinhale
( Sioane 13 ) - ( none )

The Vilita Jungle Cats went into their match against inexperienced Bakinhale knowing that anything less than victory would all but end their World Cup Finals dream. However, a slightly altered starting 11 would mirror the teams matchday 7 result, keeping the Jungle Cats in the hunt for the 3rd and final group 8 qualification place with a 1-0 Victory. Debutant Marasent Sioane capped off a dream debut on the Left Wing with his first career international goal 13 minutes in to secure an all important 3 points for Vilita.

The lineup included 3 unfamiliar faces, With Sioane taking Christian Dogbé's place on the left side of the field. Sioane was joined in midfield by Umberto Melli, in for the suspended Jonathon Baledrokadroka. The only other change came in defense, where Esemar Aliana was awarded the starting role in place of Danilo Liguori who is coming off a strained Hamstring. The match was held in Bakinhale's Vulcani National Stadium, with temperatures resembling those of high noon in the middle of summer, even though the nighttime kickoff was well placed to combat the traditionally warm climate. The 61,300 capacity stadium was only 3/4ths filled, with almost as many travelling Vilita supporters as were there from Bakinhale.

The Jungle Cats started out bright, with Callum Banda and Germán Salomón looking a real threat up front, and Jonathon Stott running almost uncontested on the right. Bakinhale seemed adament on maintaining their System Karela, never having a single player in the Vilita half for the opening 10 minutes of the match. However, on 12 minutes, an error by the ineperienced Aliana in the Jungle Cat backline gifted the ball to an advancing Bakinhale Forward. However, his one on one effort could only find the cross bar, and quickly found it's way back to midfield where the skilled Jungle Cat leader Santo Kecker collected. Taking advantage of being ahead of a handful of Bakinhale players for the first time in the match, Kecker found an energetic Marasent Sioane cutting in from the left. With a crafty but inch-perfect low pass, Kecker was able to set up Sioane for a quick, powerful left footed effort that beat everyone and found the opposite corner of the Bakinhale net. Sioane's enthusiasm surprised no one more than himself, darting away so fast to celebrate that his right boot planted well into the Bakinhale pitch, and quickly came undone from his foot. Sioane continued with his Acrobatic celebrations, and may well have received a caution for time wasting had it not been for losing his shoe.

After a lengthy delay, and some new footwear for Sioane, the match resumed. Like the start of the match, Bakinhale were reluctant to move forward, and the only action that Jungle Cat goalkeeper Massimo Corsi would see for the rest of the half would be collecting long balls or holding up backpasses. Vilita, however, would have a few opportunities to extend their lead. The energetic Sioane was less than confident with the ball, but rare flashes of brilliance showed a lot of potential in the international scene. His quirky run 6 minutes from the half looked certain to lead to a second Vilita goal, however Banda was ruled offside after connecting well with Sioane's looping cross.

During the interval, coach Helmut Vilkaus and the rest of the Jungle Cat's received news of Dance2Revolution's 2-0 lead over qualification rivals Wella. Vilkaus decided to protect the slim 1-0 advantage, with Bakinhale showing no signs of threatening Massimo Corsi's goal. Striker Germán Salomón, who had been impressive but picked up a slight knock after a challenge in the first half, was taken off in favor of experienced defender Matteo Ollirg.

The one-sided attacking affair turned into a lacklustre game of soccer-pong in the second half, with an increasing number of clearing long balls over midfield that might have confused onlookers as to the sport that was being contested. However, 15 minutes from time, Helmut Vilkaus was informed of Wella's resurgence in D2R, getting a goal back and making it a 2-1 game. Deciding that a late burst from Bakinhale, and the chance of a Wella equilizer, were all too possible to overlook, Vilkaus threw experienced Attacking-Minded players Lorenzo Mumamba and Alexander Östling in for goalscorer Sioane and youthful midfielder Umberto Melli. Mumamba would link up well with Jonathon Stott, and five minutes from time looked to have his first international goal since the one off invitational Cup of Tardy match played against the Weegies, but again the goal was ruled out for offside. Both matches would play out as they stood, with the Jungle Cats securing and unimpressive but productive 1-0 victory over inexperienced Bakinhale, and Wella dropping all 3 points to Group Leading Dance2Revolution.

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Jungle Cats prepare for Crunch Wella Fixture
Most important match in Vilitan History

The Jungle Cats go into their match in Wella on Matchday 17 knowing that it is the single most important match in the history of internationstatal football in Vilita. A Loss in Wella would eliminate the Jungle Cats from the race for the final Group 8 qualification spot. A draw would not eliminate them mathematically, however it would force a victory on Matchday 18, along with non-victories for Svecia and Wella. However, if the Jungle Cats are victorious in Wella, it would leave them No worse than level on points for the 3rd and final qualification spot come matchday 18. In addition, if other group results go their way on Matchday 17, the Jungle Cats could find themselves in position to finish as high as 2nd in the final Group 8 tables. Dance2Revolution have already clinched their position in the finals, with only 2nd place Lemmitania able to overtake them at the top. However, Wella, Svecia and Vilita will be left to battle out for the final place over the last 2 matchdays, with only a miracle and a prayer left for Avenging Altos. Impressive Starblaydia and Grays Harbor have already been eliminated, along with not-so-impressive East Asian Empire and Bakinhale.

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Group 8
Pos Team P W D L F A GD Pts PP
Q Dance 2 Revolution 16 10 3 3 26 12 14 33 39
2 Lemmitania 16 9 3 4 25 17 8 30 36
3 Wella 16 8 3 5 25 20 5 27 33
4 Svecia 16 7 5 4 23 14 9 26 32
5 Vilita 16 8 2 6 24 18 6 26 32
6 Avenging Altos 16 7 1 8 25 28 -3 22 28
E Starblaydia 16 5 5 6 27 24 3 20 26
E Grays Harbor 16 5 5 6 19 24 -5 20 26
E The East Asian Empire 16 3 4 9 14 29 -15 13 19
E Bakinhale 16 2 1 13 15 37 -22 7 13
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Jungle Cat Top Scorers List

Vilita Top World Cup XV Scorers:
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WC15Q
1 Serge DuPont [ 4 ]
2 Jonathon Stott [ 4 ]
3 Callum Banda [ 3 ]
4 Jonathon Baledrokadr[ 2 ]
5 Christian Dogbé [ 2 ]
6 Germán Salomón [ 2 ]
7 Giacomo Adika [ 1 ]
8 Enzo Ahat [ 1 ]
9 Santo Kecker [ 1 ]
10Alexander Östling [ 1 ]
11Jürgen Ramzi [ 1 ]
12Jim Vella [ 1 ]
13Marasent Sioane [ 1 ]
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Vilita All-Time Top Scorers:

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TOT
1 Callum Banda [ 22 ]
2 Germán Salomón [ 11 ]
3 Santo Kecker [ 10 ]
4 Serge DuPont [ 8 ]
5 Jonathon Stott [ 8 ]
6 Jonathon Baledrokadr[ 6 ]
7 Alexander Östling [ 5 ]
8 Jürgen Ramzi [ 5 ]
9 Giacomo Adika [ 3 ]
10 Nigel Chapman [ 3 ]
11 Emarka Aliana [ 2 ]
12 Elekim Cairns [ 2 ]
13 Jan Christiansen [ 2 ]
14 Christian Dogbé [ 2 ]
15 Carmine Mbidzo [ 2 ]
16 Umberto Melli [ 2 ]
17 Tanner Nerni [ 2 ]
18 Jim Vella [ 2 ]
19 Enzo Ahat [ 1 ]
20 David Leacock [ 1 ]
21 Danilo Liguori [ 1 ]
22 Lorenzo Mumamba [ 1 ]
23 Baron O'Toole [ 1 ]
24 Mark Price [ 1 ]
25 Marasent Sioane [ 1 ]
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FA Updates Vilita Peformance Index (VPI)
New Internationstatal Rating System for performance within a competition

The Vilita Peformance Index, a brand new ratings system used to rate the performance of any National Team in any particular Competition based on their performance within their group in relation to their expected performance (Projected through the KPB Rankings system). Or, as a representative from Kaze Progressa put it: VPI not as a ranking system, but a good measure of how teams are performing relative to expectations. For example, in Euro 2004, Greece would have a higher VPI than Spain and France who are also on 4pts. A full listing of each of the 100 teams participating in World Cup 15 Quals is available, ordered by VPI. The top 10 after 13 Qualifying Matchdays is as follows:

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VPI Ratings :: WC15Q :: Matchday 13

1 Ascensia [44.77] Group 6
2 Tadjikistan [39.80] Group 2
3 Nikea [35.99] Group 5
4 Turori [33.57] Group 1
5 Nastic 2 [32.14] Group 7
6 Mattigool [27.45] Group 4
7 Lovisa [24.79] Group 9
8 Wella [23.43] Group 8
9 Raptor Claw [22.92] Group 3
10 Dance2Revolution [20.18] Group 8
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The full list of the 100 teams competing in World Cup 15 Qualifiers can be found in the Scores Thread (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=149378&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=96)

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M01:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [2] - [1] Starblaydia - [Report (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=150735&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=122)] -
M02:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [1] - [1] Grays Harbor <- - [Report (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=150735&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=122)] -
M03:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [1] - [2] The East Asian Empire - [Report (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=150735&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=122)] -
M04:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [1] - [3] Lemmitania <- [Report (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=150735&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=154)] -
M05:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [2] - [0] Svecia - [Report (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=150735&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=177)] -
M06:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [0] - [2] Dance 2 Revolution <- - [Report (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=150735&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=210)] -
M07:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [1] - [0] Bakinhale [Report (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=150735&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=218)] -
M08:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [1] - [1] Wella [Report (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=150735&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=253)] -
M09:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [4] - [2] Avenging Altos <- [Report (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=150735&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=288)] -
M10:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [2] - [3] Starblaydia <- [Report (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=150735&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=295)] -
M11:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [3] - [1] Grays Harbor - [Report (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=150735&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=320)] -
M12:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [2] - [0] The East Asian Empire <- [Report (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=150735&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=340)] -
M13:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [3] - [0] Lemmitania
M14:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [0] - [1] Svecia <-
M15:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [0] - [1] Dance 2 Revolution
M16:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [1] - [0] Bakinhale <-
M17:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [] - [] Wella <-
M18:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [] - [] Avenging Altos

Vilita

24-06-2004, 00:47

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Turori (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=turori) 2 - 2 One Red Dot
( Mumamba 61, Vuamou 82 ) - ( RED DOT PLAYERS - 18, 34 )

A hard charging Eels side took a share of the points home from One Red Dot after the fellow Group 8 qualifying contenders held the Eels to a 2-2 draw, Juliar Vuamoau's equaliser during the second half rally doing little to make amends for a first half horror show.

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TURORI ROSTER VS ONE RED DOT

#88 - Milauo Slietah [GK]

#9 - Kiatin Likao [D]
#3 - Moiba Linaian [D]
#5 - Linoai Niabula [D]
#4 - Marlian Hunial [D]

#42 - Makaus Likao [M]
#12 - Yabaiy Tbaiao [M]
#18 - Malaino Mumamba [M]
#22 - Cuolia Tuirma [M]

#29 - Jualiar Vumaou [F]
#36 - Maritus Banda [F] {CAPT}

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#82 - G.Q. Disterfred [GK]
#27 - Mika Sakatorra [M]
#27 - Boaibou Houabou [M]
#24 - Sinoabno Linoaib[M]
#17 - Kaboafo Iobabao [F]
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Group 1 Matchday 16 Results & Table

The Eels go into the final 2 matchdays With the toughest of tasks, qualify by facing the 3 teams you are competing for the final spots with. With draws against Bedistan and One Red Dot, the Eels have The Lowlands Clans and Aquilla left to contend with, a duo that the Eels stole all 6 points from on matchdays 8 and 9. A series of similar results would see Turori through to the Finals of World Cup 16.

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Ktony 0 Aquilla 3
The Lowland Clans 3 Grand Master Mark 0
One Red Dot 2 Turori 2
Bedistan 1 Foggymushmush 1
TripB 0 Crabec 1

Group 1
Pos Team P W D L F A GD Pts PP
Q Bedistan 16 11 3 2 27 12 15 36 42
2 The Lowland Clans 16 9 4 3 29 16 13 31 37
3 One Red Dot 16 9 3 4 32 19 13 30 36
4 Aquilla 16 9 1 6 27 17 10 28 34
5 Turori 16 7 7 2 26 18 8 28 34
E Ktony 16 6 2 8 22 24 -2 20 26
E Crabec 16 5 3 8 12 20 -8 18 24
E Grand Master Mark 16 5 1 10 15 22 -7 16 22
E Foggymushmush 16 3 2 11 19 39 -20 11 17
E TripB 16 2 2 12 10 32 -22 8 14
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Oglethorpia

24-06-2004, 04:28

The Bureaucratic Tribune
The Bureaucratic States' most readily available publication.

Hjortur Green killed in bus accident
Oglethorpian national striker Hjortur Green dies in a bus accident

By Bill Christmas

OGLETHORPIA (BT) -- In a peculiar incident in eastarn Megalopolis City, Hjortur Green, SpVgg Stuttergart striker and player for the Oglethorpian national squad was killed in a bus accident. Widespread Nationwide Police officers on the scene stated that Green had been struck by the bus while crossing the street -- the incident was further clarified by witnesses, who claimed that after being hit once, Hjortur was hit by a second bus. Green was rushed to Megalopolis City General Hospital -- but died on arrival. Hjotur Green had been killed in an inexplicable bus incident.

"Killed," lamented Pancrazio Albert-Albertson Black. "Killed dead. A damn shame, that."

No word yet on how Oglethorpia prepares to carry on following the news concerning Hjortur Green.

The news comes on the heels of a 1-0 defeat of reletively (okay, totally) unknown newcomers Slaiku - van Mistletoe credited with the winning goal.

"Luckily we've qualified, so the impact Hjortur's passing won't be killing our chances of qualifying," said van Mistletoe concerning the death of his teammate. "I hope Hjortur's in a betterer place, or something."

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Days later, the Bureaucratic States FA holds a press conference.

MEL GREEN, BSFA PRES.: Ladies and gentlemen, a round of applause for our replacement striker -- Hjo- erm, Torrence Black Bot Mk. 2B!

TORRENCE BLACK MK. 2B: [The Torrence Black robot, model Mk. 2B stands there, looking all robot-ey and stuff.]

MEL GREEN: The "Torrence Black bot" (as he is affectionately called) is made of space age alloys and materials -- for example, look at his corrugated paper structure and outer covering!

PRESS DUDE: Uh, if i'm correct, that's cardboard?

MEL GREEN: What are you, deaf? It's "corrugated paper." They use it on the space shuttle.

PRESS DUDE: Oglethorpia doesn't have a space shuttle.

MEL GREEN: The Brazillican space shuttle. We paid out the ass to get it. Anyways, and look at his armor -- highly resistent tubular total encompassing protecting bars.

PRESS DUDE: That's PVC pipe.

MEL GREEN: Will someone have this man taken away?

[Like magic, large bouncers appear and drag away the "press dude."]

PRESS DUDE: I'll reveal the truth!!!!!! [Exit press dude.]

MEL GREEN: Any more questions?

[There is silence.]

MEL GREEN: We're all looking forward to Torrence bot carrying on the legacy of both the recently deceased Hjortur Green -- and the man who inspired him, Torrence Black. Here's to Oglethorpia kicking ass.

[The conference ends with massive applause from the reporters and others attending the press conference.]

Brazillico

24-06-2004, 04:46

The Brazillico Advance

SIDENOTES!
Serving yesterday's news to the attention-span challenged since 1928

Brazillico Beat Lykaia
Brazillico has shown no signs of slowing down, as they pulled off their thirteenth victory of qualification, beating Lykaia 1-0. This victory now puts them seven points clear of second and means they have officially won the group. Rafiki Torres scored the lone goal in the 66th Minute.

Hjortur Green Passes Away
Oglethorpian international striker, Hjortur Green, passed away last night after being tragically struck by a bus. A memorial for the player will be held at Libertad Stadium tomorrow, and a nationwide moment of silence will occur at high noon to pay our respects. The long believed infertile Green is survived by no one1.

New national stadium planned
Brazillican officials are proud to announce the construction of a new national stadium to be built in Libertad. The new stadium will be an all-seater with a maximum capacity of 98,000; 18,000 more than the current national stadium in Kalita. When asked where the government found the money, they were said to be overjoyed after selling some scraps of cardboard and PVC pipe to the Bureaucratic States. More to follow.

1Might explain the infertility bit.

Melmond

24-06-2004, 04:59

No More Drama Please…
An Entire Nation Waits A Little Longer to Qualify
By Zuke O’Kenzie of the O’Connor Times

INTELLIGENT MADNESS—Hopes were high amongst the Fearless Farmers and their faithful in this game against Intelligent Madness. A win here and a Turnia win or tie would clinch a qualifying spot for the Fearless Farmers. Melmond has been on fire as of late, being undefeated in their last seven matches. Intelligent Madness has been erratic, playing very well one day, and then playing like crap the next day. Their erratic pass the ball to whoever you see open strategy is certainly one that can really work or be utterly disastrous. Unfortunately for the Fearless Farmers, this is one of those days where the Intelligent Madness style really worked at its best and left the Fearless Farmers chasing the ball all around the pitch all day.
In front of a sold out stadium in Intelligent Madness which was split 50-50 between Intelligent Madness fans and Melmondians who made the long trip to the nation. The stadium was some brilliant technological concepts and a completely surreal architecture. The stands seemed to have a jagged edge to them, and during this night game the stands glow as they are outlined with a light which circles around the stadium that resembles a neon light. Therefore, no bulky lights were needed way up high on the stadium and it gave the stadium a neat look on this rather beautiful night. There were other bizarre concepts and designs like random blinking eyeballs or aesthetics and a completely retractable stands that can be custom fit to make the stadium look as if it was sold out all the time. It was truly Intelligent Madness indeed, and being from the United Postmodernist States of Melmond, we should have thought of it first.
Too bad the intelligence didn’t transfer onto the Fearless Farmers, who looked rather agitated on the field. It appeared as the want to just finish this side and get the qualifying berth made them push very hard. They fell right into Intelligent Madness’ trap as their constant possession of the ball kept the Fearless Farmers chasing them. The Fearless Farmers got tired rather quickly. Fortunately, there were no concentration lapses in the first half for Melmond goalkeeper Snhp Xtfuinxm, as he easily stopped the odd attempt of a strike from Intelligent Madness with relative ease. There was really nothing to talk about in terms of Melmond’s play in the half as they basically spend the entire half chasing the Intelligent Madness side around the pitch. The first half ended scoreless.
At the beginning of the second half, Melmond appeared to be a bit more rested, however, they seemed kind of rusty from the recovery during the first half. At the 48th minute, Intelligent Madness kept up their random passing and shooting attempts. The ball eventually reached the front line where a cross with quite a bit of English on it was kicked toward Intelligent Madness striker Jahallamalla Einstein rode his bicycle over the Fearless Farmers once again, kicking the ball in the net past Melmond goalkeeper Snhp Xtfuinxm. The Intelligent Madness fans and team celebrate taking a 1-nil lead while the Fearless Farmer Faithful seem to be in panic mode as their team is down 1-nil and they just found out that NEWI Cefn Druids took a 1-nil lead in Turnia in the second half of that match.
Melmond eventually replenished themselves with substitutions. First, defender Sergio Ortiz was substituted in favor of defender Trav Strachan. Minutes later, midfielder Camui Arai was substituted as midfielder Chara Effitont took the field. The final choice was made as striker Naol Keelafin was substituted for striker Benjamin Leeb, who was originally supposed to rest in this match.
The fresh legs helped Melmond get possession opportunities as they no longer had to chase the Intelligent Madness side everywhere. However, they were not able to make a breakthrough. That is until the 83rd minute. Time has been running out on the Fearless Farmers, the butterfly fluttering in the stomachs of Fearless Farmers and its faithful were fluttering faster by the second. Taking in a throw in from midfielder Martin Goodwin, midfielder Chara Effitont made a keen move around an Intelligent Madness defender and finds an open Critandi Unne. The Melmond midfielder got inside the goalkeepers box, but Intelligent Madness defender Gazorninplat Fermi makes a very aggressive tackle, a high tackle which gave Critandi Unne a laceration on hir kicking leg. As Critandi Unne spewed red from her shin, Fermi saw red as he was given a red card for the vicious tackle. Critandi Unne was being tended to until the 89th minute. Manager Felix Coostatlwak wanted someone else to take the penalty kick, but Critandi Unne would have none of that as s/he wanted to take the shot hirself. The penalty kick was set up; Critandi Unne shoots toward the right. It wasn’t a very powerful shot, but the Intelligent Madness goalkeeper dives left and helplessly watches the ball roll into the net. The bandages burst open and Critandi Unne starts bleeding again as s/he jumps up and down to celebrate the goal. The jumping energy became twofold once word spread that Turnia ended up tying NEWI Cefn Druids 1-1 and the big upset of Lykaia defeating Europa Brittania 1-0. This game ended up in a 1-1 tie. The first print of the official standings showed a major error, showing a NEWI Cefn Druids win and a Turnia loss, making Melmond in fourth place. But the true statistics is that Melmond has third place as they are tied in points with Europa Brittania and two points ahead of the fourth place NEWI Cefn Druids. Some of the more paranoid Melmond backers believe that an Eauzian anti-capitalizt conspiracy is behind the error. The correct standings will be shown in this paper.

Goals
Einstein, IMD 48th
C. Unne, MEL 89th

Cards
Fermi, IMD 83rd

Standings

Other Group 10 Results
The Home Islands 0 – Everybody Dies 1
Coruna 0 – Brazillico 1
Lykaia 1 – Europa Brittania 0
Turnia 1 – NEWI Cefn Druids 1

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Pts W D L GF:GA GD
1. Brazillico 47 13 1 3 30:10 20
2. Europa Brittania 33 10 3 4 30:14 16
3. Melmond 33 10 3 4 31:22 9
4. NEWI Cefn Druids 31 8 7 2 30:17 13
5. Turnia 28 8 4 5 25:21 4
6. Intelligent Madness 23 6 5 6 23:22 1
7. Lykaia 16 5 1 11 20:27 -7
8. Everybody Dies 14 4 2 11 17:39 -22
9. The Home Islands 13 4 1 12 19:31 -12
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Melmond Team Stats
Goals: Critandi Unne (7), Chris Owen (5), Mornakh the Bloody Handed (5), Benjamin Leeb (4), Camui Arai (4), Naol Keelafin (2), Martin Goodwin (1), Cristina Antunez (1), Nina Steen (1)
Cards: Scott Cheney (2), Trav Strachan (1,1), Chris Owen (1), Mornakh the Bloody Handed (1), Critandi Unne (1), Camui Arai (1)

Melmond National Team Schedule

v Lykaia (MPNK Stadium, Faasen) W 2-1
@ Coruna W 4-1
v The Home Islands (Lifedonations Stadium, Morales) W 1-0
@ Brazillico L 2-1
v Europa Brittania (Melmond Bowl, Melmond City) L 3-2
@ NEWI Cefn Druids L 3-2
v Everybody Dies (MelAir Park, Lee) W 4-2
v Intelligent Madness (Frankndottir Stadium, Acosta) T 1-1
@ Turnia L 4-2
@ Lykaia W 1-0
v Coruna (White Bread Dome, Suburbia) W 2-0
@ The Home Islands W 1-0
v Brazillico (Microcosm Football Colossuseum, Aldi) W 2-1
@ Europa Brittania W 1-0
v NEWI Cefn Druids (Feliz-Unne Stadium, Unne) T 1-1
@ Everybody Dies W 2-1
@ Intelligent Madness T 1-1
v Turnia (Makinshakes Stadium, O’Connor)

Next Game
vs. Turnia (Makinshakes Stadium, O’Connor)

This match means everything to the Melmond National Team. This match is quite possibly the most important match in Melmond football history. The third edition of the Melmond National Team, dubbed “the team of destiny,” has their chance to qualify for the World Cup for the first time ever in its history. Many players have announced that this is their last year as a member of the national team. Of course, the same goes for 78 year old manager Felix Coostatlwak, who is retiring from the sport after basically being the only Melmondian representative in the world of football for almost 50 years. Basically, if Melmond wins, Melmond is in. There are three sides competing for two spots: Europa Brittania, Melmond, and NEWI Cefn Druids. Europa Brittania and Melmond control their own destiny, win and there in. Europa Brittania faces the path of least resistance as they face last place Coruna at their home stadium. Melmond has the toughest match, a home match against upstarts Turnia. NEWI Cefn Druids will have to beat Lykaia at home, a team that has proven to pull of the big upsets. They will need a Europa Brittania loss or a Melmond loss or tie along with that win to advance. Manager Felix Coostatlwak will start this lineup in the most pressure packed match yet.

GK- Snhp Xtfuinxm
D- Jonsi Torrini
D- Sergio Ortiz
D- Scott Cheney
D- Nina Steen
M- Martin Goodwin
M- Critandi Unne
M- Camui Arai
M- Cristina Antunez
F- Mornakh the Bloody Handed
F- Naol Keelafin

Makinshakes Stadium
Location: O'Connor, Melmond
Seats: 60,217 (Open Air)

The city of O’Connor is Melmond’s fourth largest city. It is the big city hub which is smack dab in the middle of the Melmondian fertile plain. O’Connor is also the heart of the largest industry in Melmond, the book publishing industry. However, it was Melmondian fast food giant Makinshakes who bought the naming rights of this new football-specific stadium. It is a very versatile stadium which can host things from hockey games or a regional favorite like American football. Football is its number one client however as O’Connor Greens of the Melmond Premier League calls the stadium home. This stadium doesn’t have some of the fancy amenities new stadiums like Melmond Bowl and Microcosm Football Colossuseum have, all it has in technology is a jumbotron, but it has a blue-collar beauty to it that the people of O’Connor love to call their own. Of course, having Makinshakes being the sponsor of the stadium, expect good food at the concession stands as well as the famous sandwich of O’Connor, the Big O. It is also said that the city of O’Connor has one of the most beautiful skies In Melmond. Tickets are hoplessly sold out. All fans entering the stadium will get a complimentary rally farmer hat and those donned in Melmond green and white will get a free pistachio milkshake courtesy of Makinshakes. Go Fearless Farmers!

The Evil Umpire

24-06-2004, 05:16

Wow...those rageholics anonymous meetings truly have worked...I now have faith in a higher power...MYSELF! I rule all! Anyway, I'm pleased to see that we have a team that didn't defect. Laugh now! MWHAHAHAHAHAHA!

Tadjikistan

24-06-2004, 07:53

Tadjikistan - Lovebug 2-0

Group 2
Artoonia 1 Rampagonia 0
Slaikau 0 Oglethorpia 1
Krytenia 1 Gesamtkuntswerk 1
Larkinia 1 Dennisov 3
Tadjikistan 2 Lovebug 0

Tadjikistan qualifies

Dushanbe - Both the Tadjik and Lovebuggian players were nervous as this match would decide on their qualification for the World Cup. Lovebug had to score if it wanted to qualify, while Tadjikistan could qualify itself with a draw. Lovebug was unlucky however and saw a good Tadjikistan dominate the match.

In the 20th minute, Cherniakhovskij received a long pass from Pliiev and moved towards the Lovebuggian goal. He beat the first defender with a nice trick, making him think he would go left and then turned to the right. Then the Lovebuggian goalkeeper came out of his goal to meet Cherniakhovskij and slided towards him, Cherniakhovskij lobbed the ball over the goalkeeper and into an empty goal. Tadjik fans cheered and sang, their team was very close to a World Cup ticket.

Lovebug must have known what a loss would do to their qualification chances and decided not to give up yet. they created 2 good chances but they couldnt get past goalkeeper Yashin, who held his nets clean. The Tadjiks found it difficult to score a second goal, and fell back to defedn their goal during the rest of the first half.

In the second half, Lovebug continued its efforts to score. For Tadjikistan Meretskov had replaced Shaposhnikov, who was injured to his knee. The Tadjiks tried to keep the enemy on the midfield. But they had to fall back a couple times to defend their goal. The Tadjiks knew what they were doing, in the 78th minute Terekhin took advantage of a mistake in Lovebugs team and broke through the Lovebug defence. Together with Zhukov, Terekhin moved up to the goal and put an end to this match by driving a powerful shot past Lovebugs goalkeeper. With 2-0 on the scoreboard, the Tadjiks only had to defedn for 20 more minutes and they secured their qualification.

At the same time, Krytenia tied to Gesamtkuntswerk, giving Tadjikistan the lead in Group 2 with 4 goals more than Gesamtkuntswerk, Thank you Krytenia. And meanwhile, Oglethorpia won in Slaikau. The Oglethorpians are qualified too as their direct rivals -Lovebug- lost. Matchday 18 will decide on who leads Group 2, being leader is nice but it doesnt matter for the Tadjik fans who have already started celebrating Tadjikistan first World Cup.

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Group 2
Pos Team P W D L F A GD Pts PP
Q Tadjikistan 17 12 2 3 38 16 22 38 41
Q Gesamtkuntswerk 17 12 2 3 34 18 16 38 41
Q Oglethorpia 17 11 2 4 28 12 16 35 38
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4 Lovebug 17 9 4 4 26 20 6 31 34
5 Dennisov 17 8 3 6 22 14 8 27 30
6 Krytenia 17 6 4 7 20 23 -3 22 25
7 Artoonia 17 6 1 10 12 31 -19 19 22
8 Larkinia 17 4 3 10 23 32 -9 15 18
9 Rampagonia 17 4 2 11 10 26 -16 14 17
10Slaikau 17 1 1 15 11 32 -21 4 7
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MD1:Tadjikistan - Larkinia W 4-0
MD2:Krytenia - Tadjikistan W 0-2
MD3:Tadjikistan - Slaikau W 3-0
MD4:Artoonia - Tadjikistan W 0-3
MD5:Tadjikistan - Oglethorpia T 1-1
MD6:Gesamtkuntswerk - Tadjikistan L 5-0
MD7:Tadjikistan - Dennisov W 2-1
MD8:Lovebug - Tadjikistan W 1-4
MD9:Tadjikistan - Rampagonia T 0-0
MD10:Larkinia - Tadjikistan W1-3
MD11:Tadjikistan - Krytenia W 3-1
MD12:Slaikau - Tadjikistan W 1-2
MD13:Tadjikistan - Artoonia W 4-0
MD14:Oglethorpia - Tadjikistan W 1-3
MD15:Tadjikistan - Gesamtkuntswerk L 1-2
MD16:Dennisov - Tadjikistan L 2-1
MD17:Tadjikistan - Lovebug W 2-0
MD18:Rampagonia - Tadjikistan

Starblaydia

24-06-2004, 10:05

Just like watching Brazillico!
How come they didn't play like this when they had a chance?

In their final home game of the Qualifiers, Starblaydia dominated throughout. Hosting upper-mid-table lurkers Svecia, Starblaydia managed to have around two-thirds of the possession from start to finish.

Starblaydia nearly scored from the kick-off, as they kept the ball through a series of neat passes, directing them straight for the Svecia goal, with Fabricio de Souza Lima only denied by a magnificent save.

It didn't take long for the first goal to come, however, as de Souza Lima provided the perfect through-ball for Lazerevski's tenth goal of the Qualifiers, drilled past the Lightnings' 'keeper from 15 yards.

Philip Ifil went close from 20 yards, not long after, as he shaved the outside of the right-hand post, as he obviously had his shooting boots on.

Fabricio then scored the second goal, and only 21 minutes had gone! Ryan Garry's perfect clearance from left-back bobbled through to David Benson, who chipped it back across the face of the goal for de Souza Lima to smash it in off the far post. 2-0 to Starblaydia!

Nikola "Laser" Lazerevski got the third from a Stefan Haldorsson chip into the box that he managed to head into the top corner, one of those looping flukes that you can never tell if they meant to do or not.

As the teams went into the tunnel at half-time, all of Starblaydia was celebrating. In the second half they were just plain taking the piss as their performance turned into an exhibition match. Tricks and skills were on show when the Blades had possession and this seemed to dishearten the Lightnings.

Eventually Starblaydia lost the ball on the edge of the centre-circle and a swift counter-attack let Costabombcci hit a sweet curling shot past Ryan Garry and around Boaz Myhill for the goal.

Even after that Starblaydia were still cruising. The packed 94,000-capacity Jader Barbalho Stadium saluted their gallant players one last time, who have missed out on going to the World Cup this year. They know next year will almost certainly be different.

Final Score:
Starblaydia 3 - 1 Svecia
(Lazerevski 7, 43 de Souza Lima 22)(Costabombcci 73)

NEWI Cefn Druids

24-06-2004, 14:09

The Daily Druid

DOWN TO THE WIRE
Wayne Ottgunn-Irwin on Matchday 18 in Group 10

This is it, then. It's all come down to the wire, and, after bumbling their way through six draws in ten games, the Druids still have a mathematical chance of reaching the World Cup. Of course, in reality, we know that the Druids have no chance. But mathematically, it is possible. Let's have a look at their current position in the table...

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2. Europa Brittania 17 10 3 4 30:14 33 16
3. Melmond 17 10 3 4 31:22 33 9
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4. NEWI Cefn Druids 17 8 7 2 30:17 31 13
5. Turnia 17 8 4 5 25:21 28 4 Elim[/code:1:93b0958632]

The Druids are fourth in the table, two points off both second and third place with just one game remaining each. The only problem being that they all have relatively easy games at home. Europa Brittania, depite only picking up one point from their last two games, are just about there, as they play Coruna, who might as well have not turned up for their two games against the Druids. The Druids only chance of overtaking EB would be if Coruna somehow fluke a draw, while The Druids win by three goals or more, scoring more than EB in the process.

It seems more likely, though no more feasable, that the Druids could pass Melmond and qualify. Their match is the toughest of the three, though home advantage against fifth placed Turnia should see them to victory. However, should the unthinkable (and let's face it, unlikely) happen and Turnia get themselves a result of any kind, then any Druid win would be good enough.

However, a fifth place finish is still possible for the Druids - if they lose very heavily, and Turnia thrash Melmond, then the Druids will fall to fifth, and The Daily Druid's pre-qualifying prediction would be correct for the top six. And let's be honest, if Turnia thrash Melmond, then it's typical Druids for them to be crushed by Lykaia.

Likely Druids team v. Lykaia ( 4-4-2 ): Garth; Griffiths, Hinton, Lambealle, Groves; Posters, Welsh, Orange , Holmes; Belmore, Gessemschmitthaagen-Po.

Results so far...

Matchday 1: NEWI Cefn Druids 2-0 Coruna
Matchday 2: The Home Islands 0-3 NEWI Cefn Druids
Matchday 3: NEWI Cefn Druids 1-1 Brazillico
Matchday 4: Europa Brittania 1-2 NEWI Cefn Druids
Matchday 5: NEWI Cefn Drudis 4-0 Everybody Dies
Matchday 6: NEWI Cefn Druids 3-2 Melmond
Matchday 7: Intelligent Madness 1-2 NEWI Cefn Druids
Matchday 8: NEWI Cefn Druids 1-1 Turnia
Matchday 9: Lykaia 2-1 NEWI Cefn Druids
Matchday 10: Coruna 0-3 NEWI Cefn Druids
Matchday 11: NEWI Cefn Druids 2-2 The Home Islands
Matchday 12: Brazillico 2-0 NEWI Cefn Druids
Matchday 13: NEWI Cefn Druids 0-0 Europa Brittania
Matchday 14: Everybody Dies 1-1 NEWI Cefn Druids
Matchday 15: Melmond 2-2 NEWI Cefn Druids
Matchday 16: NEWI Cefn Druids 2-1 Intelligent Madness
Matchday 17: Turnia 1-1 NEWI Cefn Druids

...top scorers...

(10) Liam Gessemschmitthaagen-Po
(6) Trevor Belmore
(4) Simon Greaves
(2) Björn-Trevor Frederiksson, Bill Posters
(1) Trevor Kallins, Trevor Law, Ron Lambealle, Horace Orange.
+2 Own goals

...and still to come...

Matchday 18

Brazillico v The Home Islands
Europa Brittania v Coruna
Everybody Dies v Intelligent Madness
Melmond v Turnia
NEWI Cefn Druids v Lykaia

CEFNBET ODDS FOR WC15 QUALIFICATION FROM GROUP 10

Europa Brittania 1/20
Melmond 1/4
NEWI Cefn Druids 16/1

Jeruselem

24-06-2004, 14:23

Jeruselem Government News

A win for the fans

Despite missing out on qualifying again in the World Cup, Jeruselem beat rivals Ineptia 1-0 to give their fans something to cheer about. They stay 5th and the top 6 were unchanged with Raptor Claw holding qualifier Creedence to a draw 1-1.

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Group 3
Sportonia 2 Isles of Wohlstand 2
Boscioto 0 Audioslavia 1
Kipto-Mare 1 Commerce Heights 3
Ineptia 0 Jeruselem 1
Raptor Claw 1 Creedence Clearwater 1

Group 3
Pos Team P W D L F A GD Pts PP
Q Audioslavia 17 14 1 2 32 6 26 43 46
Q Commerce Heights 17 10 5 2 27 10 17 35 38
Q Creedence Clearwater 17 10 3 4 31 24 7 33 36
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4 Raptor Claw 17 8 2 7 24 18 6 26 29
5 Jeruselem 17 7 3 7 26 19 7 24 27
6 Ineptia 17 6 6 5 20 22 -2 24 27
7 Isles of Wohlstand 17 4 5 8 22 27 -5 17 20
8 Sportonia 17 4 4 9 21 36 -15 16 19
9 Kipto-Mare 17 2 4 11 13 33 -20 10 13
10Boscioto 17 3 1 13 17 38 -21 10 13
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One Red Dot

24-06-2004, 15:51

NEWSFLASH:
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Group 1
Pos Team P W D L F A GD Pts PP
Q Bedistan 17 12 3 2 30 13 17 39 42
2 One Red Dot 17 10 3 4 35 21 14 33 36
3 The Lowland Clans 17 9 5 3 29 16 13 32 35
4 Aquilla 17 10 1 6 29 17 12 31 34
5 Turori 17 7 8 2 26 18 8 29 32
E Ktony 17 6 2 9 24 27 -3 20 23
E Crabec 17 5 3 9 13 23 -10 18 21
E Grand Master Mark 17 5 1 11 15 24 -9 16 19
E Foggymushmush 17 3 2 12 21 42 -21 11 14
E TripB 17 3 2 12 13 34 -21 11 14[/code:1:9d656eef39]

In what could be the most competitive group ever, even at the very last moment, the fates of four teams are still undecided. 2 will be left happy, 2 will be left to go return home - of course unless they are already playing home. Anyway, one lost could send a team packing. Let's analyse and predict what could happen on the final day.

Matchday 18:
One Red Dot v Crabec
The Lowland Clans v Foggymushmush
Turori v Aquilla

Perhaps the first two matches would be easy wins, as the previous encounter already shows; ORD previously beat Crabec 1-0 and The Lowland Clans previously beat Foggmushmush 2-0. The pivotal match would be the third one. In their previous encounter, Turori was the victor and morover, Aquilla has not been on form either. It is likely that Turori would continue into the next round if ORD or TLC fail to win. Only time will tell.

Now for the analysis.
If ORD, TLC and TUR or AQU wins, then ORD and TLC join Bedistan.
If ORD and TUR win, TLC lose, then ORD joins Bedistan, TLC will also proceed unless TUR wins by a very large margin.
If ORD and AQU win, TLC lose, then ORD and AQU join Bedistan.
If TLC and AQU win, ORD lose, then TLC and AQU join Bedistan.
If TLC and TUR win, ORD lose, then ORD and TLC join Bedistan.
If only AQU wins, then AQU and ORD join Bedistan.
If only TUR wins, then ORD joins Bedistan, TLC will also proceed unless TUR wins by a very large margin.

Turnia

24-06-2004, 23:41

Turnia City Tribune

Associated Press WC XV Qualifing Report- LATE EDITION

NEWI Cefn Druids 1 - Turnia 1

Draw Eliminates Dragons From Moving On

Normally one would not turn their nose up to a draw and a point, however this time around, a draw was as good as a loss. The Dragons needed a victory to remain mathmatically alive to reach the World Cup in yesterday's game versus NEWI Cefn. Both sides had much riding on the outcome and both really needed a win. It would seem this 1-1 draw was like kissing your sister for Turnia and NEWI Cefn. After the game and seeing final scores from the rest of Group 10, Turnia has now taken on the role of spoilers for thier last game against Melmond.

The best the national team can finish is in 4th place, but would need a Melmond meltdown and a NEWI Cefn loss to achieve it. As it stands, Turnia looks to finish in 5th, same as WCXIV, albeit with a much better record and showing.

AP

EDITOR'S NOTE: At presstime, this game was reported as a draw. It was later reported as a NEWI Cefn win 2-1. Either way, Turnia was eliminated.

Rejistania

24-06-2004, 23:44

Second team defeats abysmal Gulf States
The Orange-Blues already qualified, so Laxtu Takil considered the match in the Gulf States as a kind of friendly. Takil'he let the substitutes start and so players like Hsenu Kira, Syku Kansu and Ninu Juru had their first appearance as starters. The Gulf States fielded their top players, as far as it could be said witht the lacking information about the roster and the fact that these arabic names often sound alike.

The match started a bit slowly since the Gulf States played for nil all and the Orange-Blues had some problems to get intot the match since the formation was used for the first time in this match, normally, the newbies were supported by some expierenced players which didn't retire after WC14. This time, however lacking experiance seemed to be a criteria to become selected into the starting formation. To quote former coach Hexen Imdila during the qualifers for WC13: "You say, don't let [Koleni'he] start because he has no international experience. Tell me how he should get some then!" As time passed, the Orange-Blues found into the game and threatened the System Karela, which the Gulf States tried to set up. But the attempts to keep the score down had no chance of being successful because the defense made mistakes which would have led to instant substitution in the rejistanian team. Hansalda Ki and SyMji had three great chances in the first 10 minutes, but either missed or Rey Salazar, the gulfian goalie, could grab the ball. In the 11th minutes, Hansalda Ki again used a misunderstanding of two defenders to get into good position and then shot the ball in the upper left corner of the goal. Rey Salazar could not reach the ball. The Orange-Blues were leading 1:0. The Gulf States were shocked and changed to a style you would rather assume of an arabic team: suicidal attack. The extreme change of tactics nearly caused the first chance for the Gulf States, but Syku Kansu could clear. Since the defense now changed from bad to non-existing, the Orange-Blues had good chances in the rest of the first half. SyMji archieved the 2:0 in the 17th minute and Hansalda Ki scored 3:0 in the 30th minute. the second half saw Rejistania change from the Sstem Imdila back to a 4-4-2, probably because it would be highly embarrassing if this gulf States team would score the consolation goal. In the 86th minute, the Orange-Blues suddently decided to start a quick attack and SyMji was able to archieve the 4:0.

Rejistania

24-06-2004, 23:50

It iss so nice, so post it twice

Vilita

25-06-2004, 00:25

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Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita) 1 - 0 Wella
( Banda 2 ) - ( none )

The Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita) Jungle Cats marched out in front of the intense crowd at the packed 72,000 seat Wella Memorial Stadium knowing that anything other than victory would spell certain defeat for their World Cup Finals qualification hopes. A travelling support of over 25,000 were on hand to support their Jungle Cats in the most important match in the Nations brief footballing history. And their trip would not be in vein, as Jungle Cat celebrations began almost immediately following the start of the match. Callum Banda setting the Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita) faithful alight just 2 minutes in, setting the stage for a memorable 1-0 Victory in Wella.

The build up to the match was as magical as may have ever been seen before in a World Cup Qualifying match. After 16 matchdays of qualifying, Two teams, straddling the border between the World Cup Finals, and a spot on the couch, seperated by just one point in the table. A Wella victory would see the Jungle Cats crashing out at the last gasp, but a Jungle Cat victory would set Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita) into pole position heading into the final match day. The Memorial Stadium in wella was packed to the brim, with all 72,000 seats in the ageing stadium sold out. No sooner could the teams walk out onto the pitch, and Tanah Burung based referee Kari Mihome start the match, then the action would begin.

Wella striker Andrzej Kmicic got the game started, and started an impressive series of passes with midfielder Aleksander Keller and strike-partner Tomasz Lange. Then, Equipe Defender Jerzy Lotko stepped up to set up the play on the half way line, but never got in touch with the ball, Callum Banda cutting out Keller's pass and setting off on a foot race with Wing Defender Marek Bobak. Banda's pace far outclassed that of Bobak, and it was quickly clear that Banda would be clashing with Wella Keeper Marian Skoczen. Skoczen sat back in his net until Banda was 25 yards out, when he began a darting sprint towards the oncoming Jungle Cat Forward. Just as Skoczen began to commit low, Banda rifled a shot into the right side of the net, and sent Jungle Cat players and fans alike into a sea of energetic emotions. It was only the strikers 4th goal of the competition, but 23rd overall in a Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita) Uniform, and certainly rivaled any of his important U-21 World Cup or Cup of Harmony heroics as the most memorable and important goal of his career.

The match would restart approximately 5 minutes later, with referee Mihome admirably taking into account the emotions involved in such a high-profile match in not penalizing the Jungle Cats for excessive celebration. Again, it would be Kmicic to get Wella started on the kick-off, but this time he would not be able to penetrate farther than the Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita) midfield before losing posession. From there, the match turned into a gritty affair, with many, justified, fouls, but nothing violent in nature, both teams playing a professional, textbook midfield slug fest with neither keeper being seriously tested for the remainder of the first half.

The second half started brighter for both sides, with Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita) again storming off the kick off, this time it was Jonathon Stott darting in from the right to latch on to a Germán Salomón through ball, only to find the side netting with time to cross to an open Umberto Melli in the box. From the ensuing Goal Kick, Wella fired right back, forcing Massimo Corsi into a series of saves, in a ten minute spell of possession which saw 4 corner kicks, and Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita)'s first substitution. Following the third Corner Kick, Helmut Vilkaus' decided to remove the youthful Melli from midfield, replacing him with the defensive utility prospect, Esemar Aliana. Aliana's impact would be felt immediately, blocking a Kmicic shot on the line off the 4th corner to protect the Jungle Cats 1-0 lead.

On the hour, more substitutions were made, as Germán Salomón made way for Attacking Midfielder Alexander Östling, while Wella saw a pair of offensive minded substitutions. However, the stubbron Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita) Midfield and backline would not let any quality through to goalkeeper Corsi. With 15 minutes remaining, and the scoreline from Starblaydia flashing accross the scoreboards at the Memorial Stadium in Wella, Jungle Cat fans began to sense the possibility of a place in the World Cup Finals. The energy passed on to the players, as substitute Östling was unlucky to see his brilliant 20 yard effort tipped over the bar, then heading off the keepers left hand post on the ensuing corner. However, it would not matter, as Wella could not find a way past Massimo Corsi, and the final whistle blew with the Jungle Cats deserved 1-0 victors over Wella.

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VILITA LINEUP VS. WELLA

Name IN Goals
GK ::Massimo Corsi 0

D ::Danilo Liguori 2
D ::Enzo Ahat 1
D ::Giacomo Adika 3
DMC ::Jürgen Ramzi 5
ML ::Santo Kecker 10
MC ::Jonathon Baledro 6
MC ::Umberto Melli 2
MR ::Jonathon Stott 8
FC ::Callum Banda 22
FC ::Germán Salomón 11
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FC ::Serge DuPont 8
FC ::Lorenzo Mumamba 1
M ::Alexander Östlin 5
M ::Christian Dogbé 2
D ::Esemar Aliana 2
U ::Marasent Sioane 1
GK ::Rory Issah 0
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Jungle Cats prepare for Final Test
Avenging Altos Await

The Jungle Cats go into their match against Avenging Altos @ The Shultis on Matchday 18 knowing that World Cup Finals qualification is in their hands. After overcoming Qualification rivals Wella, The Jungle Cats can secure their first ever appearance in the World Cup Finals with a victory over 6th placed Avenging Altos. A draw could also see them through, as long As Wella do not win by more than a two goals, however a loss could be fatal with both Wella and Svecia able to overtake the Jungle Cats if they were to claim victory in their match. Dance2Revolution and Lemmitania have already clinched their position in the finals but will be battling it out for Top of the group honors, with each sitting on 33 points. However, Wella, Svecia and Vilita will be left to battle out for the final place. Avenging Altos, along with impressive Starblaydia and Grays Harbor have already been eliminated, along with not-so-impressive East Asian Empire and Bakinhale.

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Group 8
Pos Team P W D L F A GD Pts PP
Q Dance 2 Revolution 17 10 3 4 26 15 11 33 36
Q Lemmitania 17 10 3 4 27 17 10 33 36
3 Vilita 17 9 2 6 25 18 7 29 32
4 Wella 17 8 3 6 25 21 4 27 30
5 Svecia 17 7 5 5 24 17 7 26 29
E Avenging Altos 17 8 1 8 28 28 0 25 28
E Starblaydia 17 6 5 6 30 25 5 23 26
E Grays Harbor 17 5 5 7 19 26 -7 20 23
E The East Asian Empire 17 4 4 9 15 29 -14 16 19
E Bakinhale 17 2 1 14 15 38 -23 7 10
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Jungle Cat Top Scorers List

Vilita Top World Cup XV Scorers:
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WC15Q
1 Serge DuPont [ 4 ]
Jonathon Stott [ 4 ]
Callum Banda [ 4 ]
4 Jonathon Baledrokadr[ 2 ]
Christian Dogbé [ 2 ]
Germán Salomón [ 2 ]
7 Giacomo Adika [ 1 ]
Enzo Ahat [ 1 ]
Santo Kecker [ 1 ]
Alexander Östling [ 1 ]
Jürgen Ramzi [ 1 ]
Jim Vella [ 1 ]
Marasent Sioane [ 1 ]
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Vilita All-Time Top Scorers:

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TOT
1 Callum Banda [ 23 ]
2 Germán Salomón [ 11 ]
3 Santo Kecker [ 10 ]
4 Serge DuPont [ 8 ]
Jonathon Stott [ 8 ]
6 Jonathon Baledrokadr[ 6 ]
7 Alexander Östling [ 5 ]
Jürgen Ramzi [ 5 ]
9 Giacomo Adika [ 3 ]
Nigel Chapman [ 3 ]
11 Emarka Aliana [ 2 ]
Elekim Cairns [ 2 ]
Jan Christiansen [ 2 ]
Christian Dogbé [ 2 ]
Carmine Mbidzo [ 2 ]
Umberto Melli [ 2 ]
Tanner Nerni [ 2 ]
Jim Vella [ 2 ]
19 Enzo Ahat [ 1 ]
David Leacock [ 1 ]
Danilo Liguori [ 1 ]
Lorenzo Mumamba [ 1 ]
Baron O'Toole [ 1 ]
Mark Price [ 1 ]
Marasent Sioane [ 1 ]
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FA Updates Vilita Peformance Index (VPI)
New Internationstatal Rating System for performance within a competition

The Vilita Peformance Index, a brand new ratings system used to rate the performance of any National Team in any particular Competition based on their performance within their group in relation to their expected performance (Projected through the KPB Rankings system). Or, as a representative from Kaze Progressa put it: VPI not as a ranking system, but a good measure of how teams are performing relative to expectations. For example, in Euro 2004, Greece would have a higher VPI than Spain and France who are also on 4pts. A full listing of each of the 100 teams participating in World Cup 15 Quals is available, ordered by VPI. The top 10 after 13 Qualifying Matchdays is as follows:

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VPI Ratings :: WC15Q :: Matchday 13

1 Ascensia [44.77] Group 6
2 Tadjikistan [39.80] Group 2
3 Nikea [35.99] Group 5
4 Turori [33.57] Group 1
5 Nastic 2 [32.14] Group 7
6 Mattigool [27.45] Group 4
7 Lovisa [24.79] Group 9
8 Wella [23.43] Group 8
9 Raptor Claw [22.92] Group 3
10 Dance2Revolution [20.18] Group 8
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The full list of the 100 teams competing in World Cup 15 Qualifiers can be found in the Scores Thread (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=149378&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=96)

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M01:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [2] - [1] Starblaydia - [Report (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=150735&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=122)] -
M02:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [1] - [1] Grays Harbor <- - [Report (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=150735&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=122)] -
M03:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [1] - [2] The East Asian Empire - [Report (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=150735&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=122)] -
M04:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [1] - [3] Lemmitania <- [Report (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=150735&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=154)] -
M05:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [2] - [0] Svecia - [Report (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=150735&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=177)] -
M06:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [0] - [2] Dance 2 Revolution <- - [Report (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=150735&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=210)] -
M07:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [1] - [0] Bakinhale [Report (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=150735&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=218)] -
M08:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [1] - [1] Wella [Report (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=150735&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=253)] -
M09:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [4] - [2] Avenging Altos <- [Report (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=150735&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=288)] -
M10:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [2] - [3] Starblaydia <- [Report (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=150735&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=295)] -
M11:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [3] - [1] Grays Harbor - [Report (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=150735&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=320)] -
M12:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [2] - [0] The East Asian Empire <- - [Report (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=150735&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=340)] -
M13:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [3] - [0] Lemmitania - [Report (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=150735&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=340)] -
M14:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [0] - [1] Svecia <- - [Report (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=150735&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=340)] -
M15:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [0] - [1] Dance 2 Revolution - [Report (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=150735&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=340)] -
M16:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [1] - [0] Bakinhale <- - [Report (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=150735&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=340)] -
M17:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [1] - [0] Wella <- - [Report (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=150735&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=340)] -
M18:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [] - [] Avenging Altos

Turori

25-06-2004, 01:23

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Turori (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=turori) 0 - 0 The Lowlands Clans
( none ) - ( none )

Turori (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=turori) found themselves on the brink of elimination from the World Cup Qualifiers following yet another draw, this time, with 3rd placed The Lowlands Clans. As with the match against One Red Dot, young striker Jualiar Vumaou was the only impressive Turori (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=turori) figure during the opening half, the tireless forward forcing Clannies keeper Greg Devore to tip round the post before the interval with a diving first-time shot from Tuirma's right wing cross.

But fears that the match would continue as such a dull affair were blasted emphatically into the night sky as the Eels re-emerged for the second-half with suddenly renewed confidence to rally at their opponents in impressive fashion. Yabaiy Tbaiao and Makaus Likao drove Turori (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=turori) forward from midfield, Marlian Hunial and even centre back Linoai Niabula had the confidence to push on and support a now flying Cuolia Tuirma, and Vumaou continued to cause problems up front. Indeed just two minutes of attacking football after the restrart, and frustrated Eels were already given cause to erupt into life as Tuirma sensationally met Kiatin Likao's left-wing cross with a sublime 20 yard overhead-kick which cracked off the crossbar. Turori (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=turori) were pouring forward at will, Tuirma and Vumaou in particular stretching the The Lowlands Clans back line, and they would again go close, forcing a save with a thumping volley, whilst minutes later Tbaiao seized on a loose ball to fire over from range.

Unfortunately for all Vumaou's efforts - including some neat footwork and trickery in attack - fellow striker Banda was struggling to get into the match, and without the final threat up front and therefore goal to seal their dominance, Turori (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=turori) began to lose their way. Fifteen minutes from time Eels Manager Disterfred elected to fuel the Eels flagging forward play with a double substitution, attacking minded players Akamoari Liano and Kaboafo Iobabao heading onto the field to replace Mumamba and the tireless Vumaou. It proved to be all but the final piece of the jigsaw as Turori (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=turori) stormed back at their opponents from every angle with as devastating a finish to the match as seen in all of qualifying - shots raining in on the Lowlands Clans goal. With both Tuirma and Hunial providing a duel threat from the right, the Clans' defenders were left to deal with a succession of crosses, and Iobabao stole in at the near post to divert one dangerous ball just the wrong side of the woodwork. Turori (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=turori) were also earning a string of corners as The Lowlands Clans tried desperately to cut out their attacks, and in the closing stages both Moiba Linaian and Tbaiao would see headers just clear the bar.

The irrepressible Tuirma cut in to drive a seemingly goalbound shot across the keeper which agonisingly carried beyond the far post, whilst Iobabao hooked a shot on target that the overworked Devore was equal to as the battering continued. It seemed a winner was imminent at any moment as Turori (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=turori) fashioned chance after chance and The Lowlands Clans's back line cleared, blocked, or saved in increasingly desperate manner, Iobabao slipping inside on the left to angle a close range shot just the wrong side of the post. But somehow the now restored attacking confidence and superiority could not produce the goal - and long overude win - that Turori (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=turori)'s second half performance so deserved, and the match ended with Turori (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=turori) 3 points behind The Clans with just one matchday to go.

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TURORI VS THE LOWLANDS CLANS

#88 - Milauo Slietah [GK]

#9 - Kiatin Likao [D]
#3 - Moiba Linaian [D]
#5 - Linoai Niabula [D]
#4 - Marlian Hunial [D]

#42 - Makaus Likao [M]
#12 - Yabaiy Tbaiao [M]
#18 - Malaino Mumamba [M]
#22 - Cuolia Tuirma [M]

#29 - Jualiar Vumaou [F]
#36 - Maritus Banda [F] {CAPT}

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#82 - G.Q. Disterfred [GK]
#7 - Mika Sakatorra [M]
#27 - Boaibou Houabou [M]
#34 - Akamoari Liano [F]
#17 - Kaboafo Iobabao [F]
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Group 1 Matchday 17 Results & Table

Going into the final Match against 4th placed Aquilla, the Eels must Defeat the Aquillans, a feat they accomplished on matchday 9, and also hope for a Lowlands Clans loss. However, Turori must also make up a Goal Differential of 6 on the Clannies, who have 3 superioir Goals and +5 Superior GD. This would require a large win by The Eels over a strong Aquillan side, and a comfortable win by the inexperienced Foggymushmush side over the Lowlands Clans.
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TripB 3 Ktony 2
Crabec 1 Bedistan 3
Foggymushmush 2 One Red Dot 3
Turori 0 The Lowland Clans 0
Grand Master Mark 0 Aquilla 2

Group 1
Pos Team P W D L F A GD Pts PP
Q Bedistan 17 12 3 2 30 13 17 39 42
2 One Red Dot 17 10 3 4 35 21 14 33 36
3 The Lowland Clans 17 9 5 3 29 16 13 32 35
4 Aquilla 17 10 1 6 29 17 12 31 34
5 Turori 17 7 8 2 26 18 8 29 32
E Ktony 17 6 2 9 24 27 -3 20 23
E Crabec 17 5 3 9 13 23 -10 18 21
E Grand Master Mark 17 5 1 11 15 24 -9 16 19
E Foggymushmush 17 3 2 12 21 42 -21 11 14
E TripB 17 3 2 12 13 34 -21 11 14

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In what could be one of the most competitive groups ever, even at the very last moment, the fates of four teams are still undecided. 2 will be left happy, 2 will be left to go return home - of course unless they are already playing home. Anyway, one lost could send a team packing. Let's analyse and predict what could happen on the final day.

Matchday 18:
One Red Dot v Crabec
The Lowland Clans v Foggymushmush
Turori v Aquilla

Perhaps the first two matches would be easy wins, as the previous encounter already shows; ORD previously beat Crabec 1-0 and The Lowland Clans previously beat Foggmushmush 2-0. The pivotal match would be the third one. In their previous encounter, Turori was the victor and morover, Aquilla has not been on form either. It is possible that Turori would continue into the next round if ORD or TLC fail to win. Only time will tell.

Now for the analysis.
If ORD, TLC and TUR or AQU wins, then ORD and TLC join Bedistan.
If ORD and TUR win, TLC lose, then ORD joins Bedistan, TLC will also proceed unless TUR wins by a very large margin.
If ORD and AQU win, TLC lose, then ORD and AQU join Bedistan.
If TLC and AQU win, ORD lose, then TLC and AQU join Bedistan.
If TLC and TUR win, ORD lose, then ORD and TLC join Bedistan.
If only AQU wins, then AQU and ORD join Bedistan.
If only TUR wins, then ORD joins Bedistan, TLC will also proceed unless TUR wins by a very large margin.

Magnus Valerius

25-06-2004, 01:47

The Valerian Voice

Lovisa Edged Out By Boyars 1 - 0

Magnus Valerius Stays Firmly At 5th Slot

VALERIUS PRIME, TSAR ALEXANDER II GRAND COLOSSEUM - The crowd was in an uproar of cheering tonight as Lovisa, whom defeated Valeria in a close game just the other week, was defeated in another close game. Midfielder Ismail Rosenburg saved the night as he footed in a goal that prevented the game from deadlocking at a tie.

"I still am a little skeptical if we can qualify," said Alexander II today post-game. "Only three can qualify, and we have a long, if not difficult, way to go if we ever have a chance to qualify."

Alexandre Tintagel shared a few word with us. "When the drinks last night tasted sweet, we knew it was going to be a win today!" After investigating the bar the national team had drank in at the Belmore Family last night, it appears that the bartender mixed in dog urine with his liqueur. "They deserved every last drop o' that concoction fer beating me national team!"

Tomorrow, Valeria faces an unknown opponent, as Tasty Toast was eliminated; it could be Cockbill Street if the playing chart starts over again with the teams that are still in the Cup; Kingsford had already qualified for the Cup.

MATCHDAY 10 - 18 PROGRESS CHART
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Match Day 10: Shang-ti v. Magnus Valerius, W 0 - 1
Match Day 11: Magnus Valerius v. Resistencia, L 2 - 3
Match Day 12: Rukbat al Rami v. Magnus Valerius, L 1 - 0
Match Day 13: Magnus Valerius v. KT MPLG L 0 - 1
Match Day 14: Kingsford v. Magnus Valerius W 1 - 2
Match Day 15: Magnus Valerius v. Cockbill Street W 2 - 0
Match Day 16: The Belmore Family v. Magnus Valerius W 0 - 2
Match Day 17: Magnus Valerius v. Lovisa W 1 - 0
Match Day 18: Tasty Toast v. Magnus Valerius (?)

Tadjikistan

25-06-2004, 07:58

Tadjikistan Qualified

But you already knew that, here's something you dont know

Tadjikistans national team is looking for a 'nickname', Krytenia has its Celestials, Gesamtkuntswerk plays with Sturms etc etc. So the TNFF is looking for new names for their team now that they finally qualified for their first World Cup. Anyone with an idea can send it to the Federation.

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Group 2
Pos Team P W D L F A GD Pts PP
Q Tadjikistan 18 13 2 3 40 16 24 41 41
Q Gesamtkuntswerk 18 13 2 3 37 19 18 41 41
Q Oglethorpia 18 12 2 4 30 12 18 38 38
4 Lovebug 18 9 4 5 26 21 5 31 31
5 Dennisov 18 9 3 6 25 14 11 30 30
6 Krytenia 18 6 4 8 20 26 -6 22 22
7 Artoonia 18 6 1 11 12 33 -21 19 19
8 Larkinia 18 5 3 10 24 32 -8 18 18
9 Rampagonia 18 4 2 12 10 28 -18 14 14
10Slaikau 18 1 1 16 12 35 -23 4 4
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And the list is complete now;
MD1:Tadjikistan - Larkinia W 4-0
MD2:Krytenia - Tadjikistan W 0-2
MD3:Tadjikistan - Slaikau W 3-0
MD4:Artoonia - Tadjikistan W 0-3
MD5:Tadjikistan - Oglethorpia T 1-1
MD6:Gesamtkuntswerk - Tadjikistan L 5-0
MD7:Tadjikistan - Dennisov W 2-1
MD8:Lovebug - Tadjikistan W 1-4
MD9:Tadjikistan - Rampagonia T 0-0
MD10:Larkinia - Tadjikistan W1-3
MD11:Tadjikistan - Krytenia W 3-1
MD12:Slaikau - Tadjikistan W 1-2
MD13:Tadjikistan - Artoonia W 4-0
MD14:Oglethorpia - Tadjikistan W 1-3
MD15:Tadjikistan - Gesamtkuntswerk L 1-2
MD16:Dennisov - Tadjikistan L 2-1
MD17:Tadjikistan - Lovebug W 2-0
MD18:Rampagonia - Tadjikistan W 0-2

ooc: really mean it, i'm looking for a good name

Turori

25-06-2004, 10:10

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Eels Crash out, despite unbeaten run

The Turori Eels were left to rue their Matchday 1 defeat to Non-Existant Grand Master Mark as they crashed out of the World Cup at the qualification stage. Turori, unbeaten over 16 games of competition, including the final 12 matches, finished 2 points adrift of 3rd placed The Lowlands Clans. Eels coach G.Q. Disterfred feels the team have done well, and will now move on to the Cup Of Harmony with high hopes of success there
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Group 1
Ktony 1 Grand Master Mark 1
Aquilla 2 Turori 2
The Lowland Clans 0 Foggymushmush 1
One Red Dot 3 Crabec 0
Bedistan 4 TripB 0

Group 1
Pos Team P W D L F A GD Pts PP
Q Bedistan 18 13 3 2 34 13 21 42 42
Q One Red Dot 18 11 3 4 38 21 17 36 36
3*Aquilla 18 10 2 6 31 19 12 32 32
Q 3*The Lowland Clans 18 9 5 4 29 17 12 32 32
5 Turori 18 7 9 2 28 20 8 30 30
6 Ktony 18 6 3 9 25 28 -3 21 21
7 Crabec 18 5 3 10 13 26 -13 18 18
8 Grand Master Mark 18 5 2 11 16 25 -9 17 17
9 Foggymushmush 18 4 2 12 22 42 -20 14 14
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Total n Utter Insanity

25-06-2004, 10:22

Spaamanians look like Spaawomanians

9 out of 10 Insanicians can't tell the difference between Spaamanian men and women, mainly because all their men are nancy boys.

"It explains the whole lesbian porn thing. They think it's heterosexual." Stated one interviewee.

"Also explains their crap taste in beer." Stated another.

There has been no response from Spaam, but a scathing attack is expected once their government finishes shopping for shoes.

NEWI Cefn Druids

25-06-2004, 11:23

In the Druid changing room before the match against Lykaia:

Tim Welsh: "Right lads, remember, it might be out of our hands, but we still have to do our bit if we want to get through. Then all we can do is hope that EB of the Fearless Faamers slip up. Now, Trevor, I want you to play..."

*There is a knock on the door. Tim Welsh goes outside to see who's there. It is a representative of the World Cup Hosts from The Eagles Nest*

TEN representative: "Hi there, I just want to wish you luck for today, here's hoping you can make it three wins in a row, eh?"

Tim Welsh: "Well thank you very much." *Goes to shut the door, but doesn't quite, and swings it wide open again* "Hold on... Did you say three wins in a row?"

TEN Rep.: "Well, yes. 2-1 against Intelligent Madness and Turnia, hopefully followed up by another today."

Tim Welsh: "But we drew with Turnia?!?!?"

TEN Rep.: "Well that's not what we were told."

Tim Welsh: "Well I was there, and it sure looked like it finished 1-1 to me. Joshua Turner Jr. gave them teh lead, Horace Orange equalised. There were no more goals. That was them all. The press in both countries reported a 1-1 scoreline?"

TEN Rep.: "Well we were told by the officials at the game that you won 2-1, and the result stands."

*The guy from TEN walks away, as Tim Welsh stands there looking bemused. Slowly, he edges back into the changing room.*

Tim Welsh turns back to face the team* "Right, go out there, lads, and do your bit! Who knows what might happen..."

*We are just over an hour into the match between NEWI Cefn Druids and Lykaia at The Hole. The Druids started the game equal on points with Europa Brittania and Melmond, but the only person in the stadium who knows this is Druid manager Tim Welsh.*

Trevor Lee, Welsh's assistant: "One nil down to Lykaia. We can't get beaten by them again, can we?"

Tim Welsh: "Of course we can't. We'd be ridiculed if we lose to this lot. How are the others doing in their games?"

Trevor Lee: "Well, EB are thrashing Coruna as expected, but it's still goalless in Melmond."

Tim Welsh: "Really? So we have a chance then?"

Trevor Lee: "Only if we can pull this one round."

Tim Welsh: "Hold up, we've got a corner... Go on... yes... no... um... aaagh... YEEEEEEEESSSSSS!!! Go on Liam, you show them!!!"

Trevor Lee: "Well, it's still not enough to go through."

Tim Welsh: "Don't you bet against it!"

Trevor Lee: "What do you mean?"

Tim Welsh: "Well, there's something I want to tell you, but I didn't want to say it in front of the lads. Seeing they're all on the pitch celebrating, this is as good a time as any."

Trevor Lee: "Well, what is it?"

Tim Welsh: "You know before the match there was a knock at the door? Well, it was a guy from The Eagles Nest coming to wish us good luck."

Trevor Lee: "Well, we need it."

Tim Welsh: "Anyway, while he was there, he..."

*At this point, gunfire is heard. Everyone ducks for cover. After what seems like an eternity, but was only a matter of seconds, people start getting up again.*

Trevor Lee: "What the f--- was that? Tim... Tim... Oh, f---!"

*Trevor Lee turns round to find that Tim Welsh has been shot dead. An eerie silence rings around The Hole, as the crowds stare on in shock at what has just happened. Players from both sides head towards their respective benches, but Trevor Lee turns his players away from his.*

Trevor Belmore: "What just happened?"

Trevor Lee: "It's bad news, I'm afraid. The boss has been shot, and an ambulance is on it's way."

Amos Hinton: "Woah, will he be alright?"

Trevor Lee just shakes his head. "But think about it for a minute. What did the boss want us to do?"

Reg Garth: "Win the World Cup."

Trevor Lee: "Exactly. And a draw wouldn't be good enough, would it? So come on, let's get back out there, and do things how Tim would have wanted, eh?"

*The players agree to this, some more reluctantly than others. Trevor Lee takes midfielder, and son of the now ex-manager, Trevor Welsh to one side.*

Trevor Lee: "Are you sure you want to continue, Trevor?"

Trevor Welsh: "Like you said, it's what my dad would have wanted."

*Play resumes half an hour later. Melmond have lost against Turnia, meaning that the Druids have already qualified unless Lykaia put seven more past them. But the only person in the ground who knew this is dead, so the Druids are going all out for the win. With six minutes to go, the scores are level, but we now go up to the DruidSport commentry team of Ian Question-Mark and Trevor Kallins to hear what happened next.*

IQM: "This is good play by the Druid midfield, and you have to say that the Druids deserve the win today for this performance, especially under the circumstances."

TK: "But that's what they need to get through."

IQM: "Indeed it is, Trevor. Here's Belmore now, lays it back to Posters. Posters, infield now to Orange, the Lykaians with no response to this rapid pass and move of the Druids. Here's Phillipson pushing up from the back, plays it infield to Welsh, who's in space... And he's running at the Lykaians... and he's hit one... AND IT'S IN!!!! Trevor Welsh seals it for the Druids, with an amazing strike from all of 35 yards, it's goodnight Lykaia, hello World, the Druids, for all their troubles over the years, and no more so than tonight, have won through against the odds, and the World Cup, here we come!!!"

Final Score:
NEWI Cefn Druids 2 [Gessemschmitthaagen-Po 64, Welsh 84]
Lykaia 1 [potential spoiler 13]

Final Tables

Official

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Pos Team P W D L F A GD Pts PP
Q Brazillico 18 14 1 3 33 10 23 43 43
Q Europa Brittania 18 11 3 4 33 15 18 36 36
Q NEWI Cefn Druids 18 10 6 2 33 18 15 36 36
4 Melmond 18 10 3 5 31 23 8 33 33
5 Turnia 18 9 3 6 26 22 4 30 30
6 Intelligent Madness 18 7 5 6 25 23 2 26 26
7 Lykaia 18 5 1 12 21 29 -8 16 16
8 Everybody Dies 18 4 2 12 18 41 -23 14 14
9 The Home Islands 18 4 1 13 19 34 -15 13 13
10Coruna 18 2 3 13 17 41 -24 9 9 [/code:1:3fbd5f8329]

As reported in Druid Press

[code:1:3fbd5f8329]Group 10
Pos Team P W D L F A GD Pts
Q Brazillico 18 14 1 3 33 10 23 43
Q Europa Brittania 18 11 3 4 33 15 18 36
Q NEWI Cefn Druids 18 9 7 2 32 18 14 34
4 Melmond 18 10 3 5 31 23 8 33
5 Turnia 18 9 4 5 26 21 5 31
6 Intelligent Madness 18 7 5 6 25 23 2 26
7 Lykaia 18 5 1 12 21 29 -8 16
8 Everybody Dies 18 4 2 12 18 41 -23 14
9 The Home Islands 18 4 1 13 19 34 -15 13
10Coruna 18 2 3 13 17 41 -24 9 [/code:1:3fbd5f8329]

Official results:

Results so far...

Matchday 1: NEWI Cefn Druids 2-0 Coruna
Matchday 2: The Home Islands 0-3 NEWI Cefn Druids
Matchday 3: NEWI Cefn Druids 1-1 Brazillico
Matchday 4: Europa Brittania 1-2 NEWI Cefn Druids
Matchday 5: NEWI Cefn Drudis 4-0 Everybody Dies
Matchday 6: NEWI Cefn Druids 3-2 Melmond
Matchday 7: Intelligent Madness 1-2 NEWI Cefn Druids
Matchday 8: NEWI Cefn Druids 1-1 Turnia
Matchday 9: Lykaia 2-1 NEWI Cefn Druids
Matchday 10: Coruna 0-3 NEWI Cefn Druids
Matchday 11: NEWI Cefn Druids 2-2 The Home Islands
Matchday 12: Brazillico 2-0 NEWI Cefn Druids
Matchday 13: NEWI Cefn Druids 0-0 Europa Brittania
Matchday 14: Everybody Dies 1-1 NEWI Cefn Druids
Matchday 15: Melmond 2-2 NEWI Cefn Druids
Matchday 16: NEWI Cefn Druids 2-1 Intelligent Madness
Matchday 17: Turnia 1-2 NEWI Cefn Druids *
Matchday 18: NEWI Cefn Druids 2-1 Lykaia

...top scorers...

(11) Liam Gessemschmitthaagen-Po
(6) Trevor Belmore
(4) Simon Greaves
(2) Björn-Trevor Frederiksson, Bill Posters
(1) Trevor Kallins, Trevor Law, Ron Lambealle, Horace Orange, Trevor Welsh.
+2 Own goals
+1 Mystery scorer

* Note: Match finished 1-1, but the match officials reported back to hosts with a 2-1 Druids win. The result shown above stands.

Melmond

25-06-2004, 15:55

We at the O’Connor Times would like to apologize for the shoddy journalism of this next article. Actually, its more like a rant than an article, but we here at the O’Connor Times will print it anyway because we feel that this effectively captures the psyche of your diehard Melmond fan. Also we would like to thank the people of Rejistania and The Eagles Nest respectively ahead of time for adding a swear word we are able to type in our paper to our lexicon and for putting up with the undeserved demonization of our sports writer

WHAT THE SLANI IS GOING ON HERE!!!!
Have You Ever Had The Feeling That You’ve Been Cheated?
By Zuke O’Kenzie of the O’Connor Times

O’CONNOR, MELMOND—Two facts are very fitting of this result. Number one, the Melmodian Goddess is a noted fan of one of Major League Baseball hard luck teams, the Chicago Cubs. Number two, its only fitting that the Melmond National Team is the victim of an unintentional scoring error. Melmond was unfairly stigmatized by that matter and we shouldn’t do the same thing to the Eagle’s Nest, but what the hell, not only am I a journalist, I am a Melmondian, and I am so blinded by rage and the fact that even if NEWI Cefn Druids tied Turnia like reported in two different sources coming out of The Eagles Nest, that we wouldn’t have qualified for the World Cup anyway. Bullslani I say! To recap the actual game is far too painful for me. It would inspire me to go chainsaw random things around me or lay on the couch eating ice cream straight from the carton while sobbing my eyes until my sinuses are permanently clear. So let’s talk about the match in metaphoric sense. We apologize to the non-Americans in the celestial realm known as real life for this painful reenactment of Game 6 of the 2003 National League Championship Series between the Chicago Cubs and the Florida Marlins.
The Chicago “Melmond” Cubs are up in the series 3-2 in this best of seven and they have their best pitcher coming up to pitch the sixth game, Mark “Melmond’s performance” Prior. Prior pitched immaculately through seven innings as the Florida “Turnia” Marlins have failed to get a single run. The Cubs have scored three runs themselves and looked to be on their way to their first World “NationStates World Cup” Series since 1945. Luis “Turnia’s performance” Castillo comes to the plate. There is one out. Prior makes the pitch, and Castillo hits it into foul territory but it does appear catchable for the left fielder, Moises “Melmond’s psyche” Alou. Alou was in perfect position to make the leaping catch into the stands, but oh no! Steve “The Eagle’s Nest” Bartman goes for a souvenir and deflects the ball away from Alou! Moises Alou was livid about the fan interference and the Cubs were never the same after that incident as the Cubs broke down. It certainly didn’t help that Alex “Snhp Xtfuinxm” Gonzalez makes a major error which truly cost the Cubs the chance to be in the World Series, but the Bartman incident was the domino. Bartman, just like The Eagle’s Nest natives playing in Melmond Horace and Boyd Gregor, had to be sneaked out of Wrigley “the nation of Melmond” Field for their own safety. After 172 games, the Chicago Cubs blow the dream in one inning. At the same time, the Melmondian Goddess emerges from the Riviera just north of Wrigley Field with her best friend absolutely excited and fired up by seeing a kick ass concert by the Mars Volta up close and personal. She returns to the El train and enters this depressing, funereal scene. Suddenly the radio in her mind switches from a blood-pumping Mars Volta song to REM’s “Everybody Hurts.” Everyone on the train was in a fugue state, and it was contagious.
The Bartman incident will forever haunt the Cubs fan and the “typogate” incident will forever haunt the Fearless Farmer fan as the “Team of Destiny,” the first generation of Melmond footballers will never see the World Cup while inferior sides such as Tadjikistan and Creedence Clearwater will be there. It is rumoured that the Melmond Football Association will get a chance to clear its name from the voodoo dice stigma it has by hosting the Cup of Harmony, just like The Eagle’s Nest will have its chance to clear its name from the newly affixed “typogate” stigma. Perhaps Melmond should forego the Cup of Harmony altogether. We have had enough pain. Let’s talk about something great. Like our surprise shoe flinger Dugger Laga, who emerged from the bar in backwoods Melmond to lead the World Shoe Flinging championship by absolutely flinging the crud out of a novelty slipper through the air. Now that is a true Melmondian Hero.

Goals
Ortiz, TUR (OG) 80th

Cards
None

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imported_Lovisa

25-06-2004, 16:28

http://www.biezanow.net/~dominik/TVLovun/lovun.jpg
http://www.biezanow.net/~dominik/TVLovun/sport.jpg
http://www.biezanow.net/~dominik/TVLovun/football.jpg

Lovisa win ,but lose

In last match Lovisa win with Shang-ti 2-0 and finally was in second location with TBF and Cockbill Street. But only 2 teams can advance to the Final, then probably TBF and Cockbill Street advance, and Lovisa out.
The lovisan couach is very Convened. For the differend goals we are better then Cockbill Street, but our team out for this competition. The same problem is with Aquila. We hope the FIFA Comittee change the decision and Aquila and Lovisa start in the Final.

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Group 9
Pos Team P W D L F A GD Pts PP
Q Kingsford 18 11 5 2 35 15 20 38 38
Q 2$The Belmore Family 18 9 6 3 29 15 14 33 33
2$Lovisa 18 9 6 3 32 20 12 33 33
Q 2$Cockbill Street 18 8 9 1 28 16 12 33 33
5 Magnus Valerius 18 9 3 6 29 24 5 30 30
6 Shang-ti 18 5 5 8 23 26 -3 20 20
7 Resistencia 18 4 4 10 21 34 -13 16 16
8 Rekbat al Rami 18 4 3 11 22 31 -9 15 15
9 Tasty Toast 18 3 6 9 16 27 -11 15 15
10KT MPLG 18 4 1 13 15 42 -27 13 13[/code:1:2a6db4b4b8]

The Eagles Nest

25-06-2004, 18:37

Eagle's Nest FA President Jerome Slanva slams down some papers

"The WCC president changed the ruling? For the love of everything right...Aquilla didn't WIN a single game against The Lowland Clans, and yet they get to go on? Absoultely ludicrous."

Token Lackey:"Well, I know that a few tiebreaking procedures have been submitted to the WCC."

"But that's not going to help now...I mean, we've already booked flights and hotels for the Lowland Clans and Cockbill Street's teams. This is a disaster!"

"Sir, you don't worry about that. You worry about our team, who are chomping at the bit to get some action."

"But all I wanted to do was run a nice simple cup, no problems, nothing. We've had teams play whose countries vanish, we've had complaint after complaing about trivial things. And now this." *hands begin to shake* I think I....I....I......*collapses*

Eagle's Nest FA Head Steps Down

Jerome Slanva, head of the Eagle's Nest FA stepped down today for medical reasons. His assistant, Sarah Smith will finish the cup preperations and group draws.

"He's had a rough time, a lot of complaints here and there over such trivial things," Smith said, "He'll be ok in a few weeks, and may be able to take hsi job back once this time is over. At least now he can be a partial fan and root his Strike Birds on."

In other news, Coach Aefnen has been quoted as saying his team is ready to go, regardless of who he has to play, He feels that the Birds want to avenge their abysmal World Cup 4 years ago. The Birds went 16-2-0 in prelim play, and then went 0-1-2 in group action. The 11th ranked Birds feel they can make a run this time, and won't let any bad food or airplanes get in their way.

((This is the marker for all RP's to be close up of qualifying or about the Group Play in the Cup. RP's about the Group Draw and set up for the matches will be allowed as RP's.))

Oglethorpia

25-06-2004, 21:17

Somewhere in the Bureaucratic States FA...

MAN 1: I hope we don't play in Eauz. I hope we don't play in Eauz.
MAN 2: I concur. I hope we don't play in Eauz.

[The two workers, in the BSFA, suddenly turn their attention to the blaring television.]

TV: And in group C, Oglethorpia will be playing in Eauz.

{simultaneously}
MAN 1 & 2: SHIT!

[Man 3 enters the room that man 1 and 2 occupy.]

MAN 3: You guys heard?
MAN 1: SHIT!
MAN 2: I'm about ready to throw my entrails out my mouth and flush 'em down the toilet.
MAN 3: Oh, how naive of you.
MAN 2: What are you talkin' about?
MAN 3: It's very simple. The President's gunna love us after all is said and done.
MAN 2: Elaborate.
MAN 3: Remember those eleven communists working in the President's cabnet?
MAN 1: The Euazians we can't find a good reason to fire?
MAN 3: Well, all we gotta do is replace the current starting eleven with them...ship them off to use, and ditch them.

{simultaneously}
MAN 1 & 2: GENIUS!

---

The Bureaucratic Tribune
The Bureaucratic States' most readily available publication.

Starting eleven sidelined
Oglethorpia's starting eleven through qualifying will not make the trip to Eauz

By Bill Christmas

OGLETHORPIA (BT) -- The Oglethorpian national squad that started all eighteen matchdays of World Cup 15 will not be making the trip to Eauz to represent the nation in group C of the first round. In a landmark decision made by the Bureaucratic States Football Association, President Mel Green broke to the public the initiative approved by himself to keep the original World Cup 15 starting eleven home and send in their stead eleven communists; current employees of the President's cabinet.

The move has been met by disbelief and shock by many -- but the majority just want to know, "why?"

"It's very simple," explained BSFA President Mel Green at the press conference where he first unveiled the plan. "They're communists, first of all. They'll obviously fit well in the atmosphere. We -- we believe that the starting eleven that got us to the first round would be horribly out of place in the Empire of Eauz -- at least now, we'll have a group of individuals ready to deal with this kind of environment."

Perhaps the biggest question on the minds of political and sports critics is 'how much experience do they have?' "I think they've played football once or twice, a couple of decades ago," stated BSFA President Green. He later corrected himself - "oh, i'm sorry. They were talking about American football. I guess that means they have no experience."

One bold reporter questioned Green's intent on the matter. "Is it a ploy to rid the government of hated communist employees?"

"What?!" said Green, wholly taken aback -- and at a loss for words. "Excuse me?! Take him away!" The repoter was led out of the room screaming, in the same fashion that many reporters have been led out of may press conferences screaming in the history of Oglethorpia.

"Anyways, that is not what this is about at all," stated Green. "They're just gunna fit in better, and that's all it is."

Starblaydia

25-06-2004, 22:38

Blades deny D2R top spot in Group 8
Eliminated but not embarassed, top-scoring Starblaydia go home

When faced with the prospect of a match in which one team has already sealed qualification and their opponents have already been eliminated, you would expect quite a dull match. But not this one.

D2R, pushing for the right to call themselves Group Winners, were out to make sure that they did not lose that spot to Lemmitania. They hosted a Starblaydia team that could not possibly make it to World Cup 15, but were wanting to make sure that their record 5-1 win over D2R earlier in the qualifiers was not a fluke.

As it was, star D2R man Kenkai scored the first after a half-hour. For the rest of the match it seemed like it would be the only goal, but, after going down to 10 men after an injury followed the three allowed Starblaydi substitutions, Starblaydia equalised in the seventeenth (count 'em, seventeen) minute of extra time added on by half-Kingsfordian half-Oglethorpian (a strange grandparental relationship if ever there was one) referee Henry Tuck, despite his fourth offical claiming in a statement afterwards to have signalled for just one.

In 90 +15 minutes, Guylain N'Dumbu-Nsungu practically crawled with the ball into the net past the unprepared D2R 'keeper, and then promptly fainted from over-exertion, and spent the next two minutes running around wearing one of those big tin-foil sheet things they give astronauts and marathon-runners after they've finished.

Final Score:
Dance 2 Revolution 1 - 1 Starblaydia
(Kenkai 32) (N'Dumbu-Nsungu 90)

In other news the electronic display boards used by Fourth Officials throughout Dance 2 Revolution are under investigation for susceptibility to outside signals, particularly from Starblaydi-made mobile phones.

Turnia

25-06-2004, 22:58

Turnia

25-06-2004, 23:00

Turnia City Tribune

Final WCXV Qualifing Report
Max Riodondo

Melmond 0 Turnia 1

WHAT THA'...........

Yummmmm, beer. Beer is my friend. Me drunk I think. I, I could have sworn we drew with NEWI Cefn. But after waking with a raging hangover, I open the paper to see it was a loss. Zoinks! Damn, I MUST have been drunk.

Yes, I know for sure I'm drunk right now. For 2 reasons: #1- The Dragons were eliminated, draw or loss, it doesn't matter. Either work. #2-The Dragons defeated Melmond, finished strong and look forward to WCXVI. It is one of those cry one moment, laugh heartily the next type of evenings. Was my shrink right? Do I have Dragonis Schitzo Teamitis?

Boy am I hungry gentle readers. So I am going to sign off here for World Cup XV Qualifing this way: It was a good run. Much better than most expected. We will move up in the rankings(hopefully) and things are looking good for the next go. We were in it almost to the end and even got to play spoiler, I think, hard to focus on the changing results. Good luck to Brazillico, Europa Brittania and the NEWI Cefn Druids. Cheer up Turnia, we gave 'em Hell.

Till next time, I am Riodrunko and you're not....

Rejistania

25-06-2004, 23:43

The ASR, formerly known as RejisFA, tends to fall in a state of chaos during group draws. This time, Teke Daran tried everything to limit the chaos by new organisational rules. He had some minor successes in the form of 20% less new coffee stains on the ground and the fact taht neighboring organisations didn't call the police due to the noise, but still, the ASR falls back into the state of chaos during group draws. Overheard before the group draw started:

Teke Daran: Hejida Takil'he decided to show up too?
Laxtu Takil: yes. Traffic jam slowed me down, came to the point of leaving the bus and walking - got lost.
TD: Sometimes I wonder about your qualities in life,...
LT: Well, I survived for 51 years!
TD: Perhaps the universe tried to be funny.
LT: That could explain certain... different... things here.
TD: To what are you refering?
LT: Well, things.
TD: If you want to insult me, go ahead, I just remind you that I am your boss.
LT: Well, you dislike System Karela and still you are the one to keep Karela Lines in the H1SR.
TD: Su?
LT: You vetoed the current version of the H1SR requirements due to the financial part of it... Karela Lines would have get relegated due to it.
TD: ...as well as the entire DKH1SR.
LT: There is a different between bewing indebted and having nearly no financial ressources. Unfortunately, most of the DK would have been unaffected. The universe is funny.
TD: Well... there were other aspects.
LT: I know, but it still looks as if the universe likes a good joke.
TD: If you say so...

At the end of the group draw
Myk Linkosa: Are we... last?
LT: Kind of. Last team selected.
ML: Well, I guess we can consider ourselves lucky.
LT: Yeah, if you look at the other groups... Looks sometimes as if the world ranks were used.
ML: Shhht, the hosts might hear you!
(LT and TD laugh)
TD: Creedence Clearwater, Commerce Heights, Europa Brittania and Rejistania does not sound like coasting to the second round.
LT: Creedance Clearwater, I have no idea where this team comes from, where they are, how they play or who is their top-scorer. I know their rank: 43rd.
ML: Ranks are never accurate.
LT: I know, but still they aren't meaningless 40 ranks lower, ah, better say worse, mean something.
ML: I guess the HypercapitaliZts of Commerce Heights will be a harder task.
LT: They are capitalists... hypercapitalists even.
TD: Well, that sounds like our costing will have to make large writeoffs?
LT: I never said that, but these nations are highly determinated by the trends of the market, and football didn't get much support by it. After WC12, they constantly decreased.
TD: Europa Brittania, they are the most difficultm opponent in this group.
LT: Surely, they have a strong attack and many good players. Vaji is only a situte in their team.
TD: 'Vaji'?
LT: Gareth Higgins, he plays for Vaje~n Sekhika. That nickname came from his attempts to speak rejistanian.
TD: I see. But Vaji?
LT: [english accent]Varji Seckheekar[/english accent]
ML: That meaning Vaje~n Sekhika?
LT: Indeed. Karela should be the best way to cope with that team.
TD: You don't plan...
LT: I didn't, I just assumed.
TD: You better only...

Bedistan

26-06-2004, 00:09

The Columbia Times

Lions Win Qualifying Group, Drawn into Group B

THE EAGLE'S NEST (BAP) -- Manager Jeff Whitehurst is being praised by many after leading his Bedistan Lions through a highly successful qualification run. Sure, there were a couple of slip-ups, like that first Aquilla match, though that was very much not his fault.

Many, though, think it's too early to give Whitehurst all this credit.

"So we won the group. Big deal," says BFA president Javier McGuire. "Although I do not have my notes available at the moment, I seem to recall that we also won our qualifying group last time. We, of course, proceeded to be eliminated in the first round. Mr. Whitehurst will need to prove himself on the true field of battle."

One must admit, though, looking at the Lions' first-round group, it's hard to believe that there will be any significant "field of battle".

The Lions have faced all three teams in the group previously. Tadjikistan was in a recent qualifying group with the Lions (WC14, if this reporter's mind is working correctly). Ranked 56th, they are not likely to pose any trouble.

It's been a while since we faced Nikea (wanting to say either WC11 or WC9, not sure which), and the Pandas are still struggling to return to the top of the world. Ranked 44th, they too are not likely to cause many problems for the 8th-ranked Lions.

However, there is one other team in the group. On paper, Dance 2 Revolution should be a relative pushover for the veteran Lions. However, they have two things going for them. For one, they are the highest-ranked team in the group besides the Lions at 31st. Perhaps more important, though, D2R is the nation that successfully knocked Bedistan out of WC14 competition by dealing the Lions a brutal 2-0 loss in the third match of the first round, sending our boys and girls to 4th place in the table and back home. D2R, having beaten us once, will surely think themselves capable of doing it again, and the Bedistani team cannot afford to let their guard down.

In a related story, studies have shown that media coverage of World Cup qualifiers in the EFSB has fallen by about 85%. Network producers, however, are apologetic. "That damned 'RL virus' severely limited our abilities to cover sporting events," say BBC executives. "Our equipment is mostly up and running now, and we hope to be able to cover our first round matches and beyond very well indeed."

The Lions will be playing the first round in Eauz, though we do not know exactly where yet. We will bring you more information as it comes.

[OOC: Speaking of Dance 2 Revolution, I finally got to play DDR for the first time this past Sunday. 'Twas a blast -- I was quite peeved when time ended and they had to take it away. :?]

Bedistan

26-06-2004, 00:10

double post

imported_Nikea

26-06-2004, 00:30

Queldas Hikari - Rul Isio Nesuntel A Seserim

Nikea B-Team Clinches Top Spot
Children and Siblings of Starting 11 Defeat Lallania
by Markenin Markenel

MISERIAS(NP) - The atmosphere was rather light at the Aseri Stadium, for a match of competitive international football. It was Family Night, and the family was particularly emphasized. Since Nikea had qualified, the Pandas starting 11 were getting some much needed breaks. The defenders had the night off against Kaze Progressa, which might explain the 2-0 defeat suffered at the hands of the Progessans. Tonight was a new concept: instead of the Nikean players playing, their children and siblings would take over the role of clinching top spot in the qualifying group over Tanah Burung, who had won their match earlier in the day.

The match was, understandably, hilarious. While their opponents, 200th ranked Lallania, had outperformed the other 200s, there was still a rather obvious gap in pedigree between the football programs of both nations. Lallanian attempts forward were blocked by Terinen Pilseniuene, the 6-year-old son of defender Ekserin Pilseniuene, and by Rasterinrë Norstel, the 5-year-old daughter of defender Leserin Norstel. The match was more like a scrimmage to the youngsters, with the siblings of some of the players without children coaching the little ones. A goal finally came in the final minute, when Ichirou Kitase's brother Kazushi scored a goal. The match ended 1-0 in the Pandas' favour, and they took top spot in the qualifying group, ending with a 14-3-1 record, good for 2nd best in the world, behind Audioslavia. Tanah Burung and Kaze Progressa round out the group 5 delegates, three very strong teams that should do well in

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Nikea 1 (Kazushi Kitase 90+1)
v.
Lallania 0
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The Pandas now move into the group stage, where they have traditionally had terrible luck. The group stage has not been kind to the Nikeans, where difficult draws combined with defensive lapses have conspired to keep the Pandas out of the knockout rounds in their previous 4 attempts. The players are more optimistic about this time around, however. Nikea has exceeded expectations for a 44th ranked side, who missed World Cup 14 qualifying. The draw has also been kind to the Pandas. 8th ranked Bedistan should dominate the group, but both Nikea and Tadjikistan have played very well thus far. Nikea has never lost to the Lions, drawing on all previous meetings between the sides, and have played well against other highly ranked sides.

Looking at the other teams in Group B:

Bedistan had a rather easy time qualifying, coming out with a similar record to Nikea (13-3-2). They didn't face much of a challenge during any of the 18 matches, and should continue their strong play in the group stage, and with a world ranking of 8, will likely have no trouble moving on.

Dance 2 Revolution, the 31st ranked side, performed quite well in qualifying. They finished 2nd in their group with a 10-4-4 record, and many predicted them to finish in this type of fashion. They're a traditionally strong opponent, and despite a 5-1 loss to Starblaydia, have proven themselves to have a strong defence and potent attack. They are favoured to go through with Bedistan, but international football does have its share of surprises.

Tadjikistan, the 56th ranked side, has surprised everyone. Expected to finish no higher than 4th in their group, they topped both Gesamtkuntswerk and Oglethorpia to take top spot in their qualifying group. They finished 13-2-3, and have surprised everyone sufficiently enough that, should they advance, few will be really shocked.

Group B plays in Eauz, and Nikea's first match will be against D2R at the Stade de Monteauz. They then take on Tadjikistan at Mont-Vilneau, and finally Bedistan at Le Feu. Contact the Nikean FA for ticket allocation information.

Eauz

26-06-2004, 00:53

Hey All, I have recently set up a couple of sites with the help of Vilita which show your group if you have qualified for the cup, as well as the referees who will be working each match. Please use the referees as more of a fun thing to add to your RP. The second link just shows you the schedule we will be following in the first round of the World Cup, asd well shows you where the matches will be played (Ie: Stadium, Country, etc...)

Enjoy!

http://nswc.3wide.com/Refinfo.html

http://www.dirt-racing.com/3wide/sites/nswc/matches.html

Eauz

26-06-2004, 02:26

Le LIBRE

Get off our lazy Ass’s

Co-Hosting World Cup XV, Les Bleus have not had much experience and practice against the teams they will be facing. Les Bleus played a few international friendlies, but aside from that, they have just been watching videos of the qualifying matches. Just recently, the authorities of the World Cup drew the groups and as expected Les Bleus were placed in Group E being hosted in The Eagles Nest.

The group looks like this:

Group E
Eauz (2)
Snub Nose 38 (12)
Giant Zuchinni (18 )
NEWI Cefn Druids (35)

Eauz is the highest ranked, but don’t expect this to be an easy group for Les Bleus. Snub Nose 38 finished group 6 in first place with 41 points. They gave up only 3 loses out of the 18 matches during qualifying round. In the same group was Giant Zuchinni who showed to be weaker than before, but still qualified in 3rd, only losing 5 matches. NEWI did a good job in their group, which was arguably one of the toughest, with such powerhouses as Brazillico and Europa Brittania.

Predictions:

Eauz
Snub Nose 38
NEWI Cefn Druids
Giant Zuchinni

*more information later…

Oglethorpia

26-06-2004, 02:28

At the Presidential Residence in Megalopolis City.

Newly elected President of the Bureaucratic States, Roald Regeln, sits in the Oblong Office waiting to meet the starting eleven of Oglethorpia's national squad representing the nation in Eauz. It is the first time the President will have seen the team -- as well as the Oglethorpian public.

Enter Oglethorpian national team.

ROALD REGELN: Greetings, gentlemen. How does it feel to know you're representing Oglethorpia in Eauz?

TIMOTHY M. HORTON: Good, sir, though i'm a bit confused.

REGELN: Son what do you think of labor exploitation?

HORTON: Excuse me?

REGELN: [After a short glance aside] What do you think of representing your nation?

HORTON: Oh, uh, I have no clue as to why we're playing interational football. Don't you find it a strange coincidence we're all members of the National Nationwide Communist Party of the Bureaucratic States, though?

REGELN: ...no...not...not at all. If he only knew. Now, do me the honor of naming off your squad.

HORTON: I'd be honored.

REGELN: That's the idea. Moron. Now, from the left.

HORTON: Well, that's Mark B-

REGELN: Your other left.

HORTON: Oh, right. Well, that's Big Markhead, Maxwell R. Cantrell, Jim Hym, Url Uracil (he spells it with a U, even though we say it like "ear" but with an L on the end), Phil White, Paul Black, Iggy Indigo, Bill Brown, Jerry Jefferson and Mark Bighead. Y'know, the strangest coincidence, President Regeln?

REGELN: Tell me.

HORTON: We're all members of the National Nationwide Communist Party of the Bureaucratic States (NNCPBS) AND we worked in the cabinet of President Marvin Thomas.

REGELN: Why, that's the strangest coincidence ever!

HORTON: [Chuckling,] Ha, isn't it?! It's a riot!

REGELN: Ohh, oh [Laughing so hard, it is impairing his speech,] and wouldn't it be funny if it were a grand anti-communist scheme!?!

HORTON: Ohhh that'd have me in stitches!

[The two are laughing together in the Oblong Office, while the rest of Oglethorpia's new starting eleven about to be sent to Eauz stand around and watch the proceedings uncomfortably.]

REGELN: [All of a sudden, Regeln stops laughing.] Ahahaha- SAY -- you're not feeling RED are you?

HORTON: Ahahaha...aha..heheh...ahah- huh?

REGELN: I said, uh, how's your head? Are you uh, okay?

HORTON: Uh...yeah.

REGELN: Just checking. The best of luck to you find gentlemen representing Oglethorpia -- I await your glorious return, triumphant in the name of Oglethorpia! If they only knew we planned to strand their dirty-communist souls in Eauz.

Tadjikistan

26-06-2004, 08:02

Tadjiks start in group B

Tadjikistans Opponents known

Group B
Dance 2 Revolution 31
Nikea 44
Bedistan 8
Tadjikistan 56

Dushanbe - Tadjikistan was put in Group B with Bedistan, Nikea and Dance 2 Revolution. Not exactly easy opponents but according to Coach Triandafillov, not impossible either;" Even beaten the number 6 of the world just a couple matches ago, so we could win every match in this group. And if we dont, then we'll still celebrate for getting here. Tadjikistan is already further then it ever got."

TNFF president Frunze agreed with the coach:"It is a glorious day for Tadjikistan as it participates in its first World Cup, it does not matter if we dont go on to the next round." The president also hopes that Tadjikistan wins atleast a couple points :"I remember in WC14Q that we held off Eauz, while we were new in the scene. I think Tadjikistan can really do some damage, like we did against Oglethorpia, Dennisov and Lovebug during the past Qualifications. Offcourse we would need some luck, but we definatly have a chance here."

The first match will be against Bedistan, number 8 on the World Ranking list, at Le Feu. It will be the hardest match, one where Tadjikistan will have to stunt. We'll just have to wait and see how this turns out.
The second match will be played at Mont Vilneau against Nikea. And its probably the match where we have to take some points if we can.

Halfassedstates

26-06-2004, 11:12

Mitchell drops players! (All of them!)

Chuck Mitchell has announced his intention to take over the Halfassed Gales for the upcoming Under-21 cup and it seems that he will use this side for the basis of Halfassed's next WC attempt.

It is unknown at the minute whether or not he will be sending the same side to the Cup of Harmony. From what we understand, the Hurricanes had been planning to enter the CoH, but no-one seems to be sure where it is going to take place. *

semi OCC: I do know, its just that something about invites was mentioned, and so I ain't sure what is going on!

completely OCC: Apologies to one and all for the complete non-event that was group 5 during qualifying, (I had my reasons, and if ya want to know, go to the FIFA region page!) I just find it funny that the first cup i cant really rp (open to defination of RP queries!) in is the one where HAS fails to make it - coulda had fun with that :cry:
Ps. anyone know how Aquilla, Svecia and co. manage it? :wink:

NEWI Cefn Druids

26-06-2004, 16:12

NEWI Cefn Druids

26-06-2004, 18:07

The Daily Druid

OBITUARIES

Timothy Ivanhoe Welsh
National team football manager

The manager of the NEWI Cefn Druids football team, Tim Welsh, has been shot dead at his team's World Cup Qualifier at home to Lykaia. Welsh, who was the Druid captain in their first ever World Cup qualifying campaign, was on the verge of steering the Druids to their first ever finals when the tragedy occured.

Welsh's career had had it's ups and downs, though there have been more downs than ups. During his time as a player, Welsh captained the side to many defeats, most noteably 4-0 to footballing nonentities Athamasha, and 1-0 in a training ground match against an egg.

But it was as manager that Welsh really made his name. In his first match in his new post, he helped record the Druids first win in their history, 2-1 against SterlingIce. Welsh was full of confidence, and it showed in the way he would often rubbish the fact that the Druids were doomed to failure. But from such a promising start came nothing. The Druids finished the campaign last, and followed it up with a disappointing sixth four years later.

By now, Welsh was showing signs that the job was getting to him, and it appeared that he was becoming like the rest of us. Losing had become second nature. This became most apparent at the Cup of Harmony in Melmond, where the Druids were awarded third place by the officials in host nation Melmond. Welsh in his old state would have proclaimed his sides success, perhaps wanted more. But not anymore.

By the time of the next qualifying campaign, Welsh was worsening. Eventually, he was taken to the MAD House for Mentally Affected Druids in Llllllllllcwllllllll to see what could be done about the problem. The Druids finished fourth that campaign, but in the period between campaigns, a strict programme of medication allowed Welsh to return to his former self.

The Druids now actually had some world class players, such as Bill Posters and Liam Gessemschmitthaagen-Po, and now they had the manager that could help them fulfil their potential. Even after a run of one win in eight games, the Druids were on the verge of qualification when tragedy struck, and his life was tragically cut short.

Timothy Ivanhoe Welsh leaves a widow, Paula, 53, and one son, Trevor, who is now a regular in the Druid team and scored the goal that clinched his nations World Cup place. The search for the murderer continues.

Oglethorpia

26-06-2004, 19:56

At Megalopolis City International Airport...

A sizable crowd of Oglethorpian World Cup supporters is on hand to bid the new starting eleven of the national squad goodbye as they depart for Eauz to represent the Bureaucratic States. Several signs can be seen from die-hard World Cup fans;

"GO COMMIE TEAM! GO!"
"THE COMMUNISTS ARE GOING ALL THE WAY!"
"THE COMMIES AREN'T COMING BACK...WITHOUT THE TROPHY!"
"GO COMMIES!"

"Boy, such strange signs, huh?" remarked Timothy M. Horton, new national squad team captain to his fellow teammate Mark Bighead. "It's as if they thing we're not coming home!"

Big Markhead and Mark Bighead could be seen exchanging words and jokes on their way into the airplane -- a dilapidated Amalgamated Industries commercial jet at least three decades old -- and probably hadn't been washed for the same period of time too. The team boarded it as if nothing were wrong with the plane. Timothy M. Horton was the last to board -- but before stepping in the plane, he turned to the throng of fans still on the tarmac. Horton raised his arms, clinched all his fingers but his forefinger and middle finger, formed them into a V, and then waved them around triumphantly and vigorously; victory. "We're off to Eauz!" he stated.

Then the eager man standing next to the aircraft's door shut it and bid the antiquated Amalgamated Industries prop plane goodbye. To the northwest of the Bureaucratic States they were bid, where they would spend a good length of time in Eauz.

Krytenia

26-06-2004, 20:05

URGENT!!!

MANAGER WANTED FOR WORLD CUP FOOTBALL TEAM

Must be able to accept defeat easily.

Applicants should apply to the following address:

Football Association of NEWI Cefn Druids
1 The Oval
Cefn City
Cefn-Mawr
NEWI Cefn Druids

All applications will be considered. Success comes at the applicants own risk.

Gravopol Town Football Club
Aigburth Road
Gravopol
Krytenia
GV4 3CC

Dear Sir/Madam/Troll,

I am writing in response to your advertisement re the vacant position of National Manager. Having had no experience of proffesional football management, I believe I am qualified for the job. I mean, I've seen your welly wangling competitions. As a player for Gravopol Town, we're used to defeat, so I will be more than prepared for that.

I await your reply.

Yours faithfully,

<SIGNATURE DELETED FOR SECURITY REASONS>

Quentin John (22)
Goalkeeper

Vilita

26-06-2004, 20:49

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Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita) 3 - 1 Avenging Altos
( Adika 85, Kecker 88, Banda 89 ) - ( Altosima 80 )

The Tropics of Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita) stormed into the World Cup XV Finals in The Eagles Nest & Eauz courtesy of a late goalscoring resurrection against Avenging Altos in Longeylin, Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita). Needing no worse than a draw to qualify, The Jungle Cats fell behind just 10 minutes from time when Avenging Altos netted the first goal of the encounter. However, Determind not to let their chance slip away, Giacomo Adika headed level 5 minutes later. A Santo Kecker Free Kick two minutes from time put Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita) on top, and from the ensuing kick off, Callum Banda stole in to seal the Jungle Cats first ever trip to the World Cup Finals.

The atmosphere to open the match was more than electric, with an over-packed 70,000+ filling The Shultis, with less than 6,000 of those travelling from Avenging Altos. Lowlands Clans referee Kevin Polent got the match underway on-time, and the Jungle Cats looked to storm into the lead early on a perfect tropical evening. Jürgen Ramzi had the first Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita) chance, straying from his Defensive Midfield position and stepping onto a Jonathon Stott Cross to volley into the side netting from 18 yards. This sparked a 10 minute period in which Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita) had total control of the match, Callum Banda twice going just wide, and Umberto Melli seeing a shot pushed wide by the Altos keeper. However, a stoppage of play on 18 minutes when Jonathon Baledrokadroka twisted his ankle and required treatment, and later a substitution, broke the Jungle Cats momentum.

Baledrokadroka's replacement, Alexander Östling, could do no better to restore the previously impressive Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita)n attack, and the first half began to play out as if neither team wanted to take the lead going into the half. Avenging Altos came closest 6 minutes before the interval, with a half-chance from their Captain easily gathered up by experienced Jungle Cat keeper Massimo Corsi. The rest of the half played out with little action, and the score remained 0-0 after 45 minutes. While the 0-0 scoreline would seemingly see the Jungle Cats into the finals, they knew a lopsided scoreline in the Wella-Bakinhale match could yet see them crashing out. And lopsided a scoreline is what was occuring in Bakinhale, with Wella taking a 3-0 lead into the half, putting them level on Goal Differential with the Jungle Cats, and putting the pressure on the Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita)n side to snatch a winner in front of 60,000+ anxious home supporters.

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VILITA LINEUP VS. AVENGING ALTOS

Name IN Goals
GK ::Massimo Corsi 0

D ::Danilo Liguori 2
D ::Enzo Ahat 1
D ::Giacomo Adika 3
DMC ::Jürgen Ramzi 5
ML ::Santo Kecker 10
MC ::Jonathon Baledro.. 6
MC ::Umberto Melli 2
MR ::Jonathon Stott 8
FC ::Callum Banda 23
FC ::Germán Salomón 11
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FC ::Serge DuPont 8
FC ::Lorenzo Mumamba 1
M ::Alexander Östling 5
M ::Christian Dogbé 2
D ::Esemar Aliana 2
U ::Marasent Sioane 1
GK ::Rory Issah 0
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However, the Jungle Cats would look no closer to scoring in the opening stages of the second half either. Germán Salomón looked extra lethargic and when the updated scoreline from Bakinhale flashed 0-4 in Wella's favor, it seemed that the Jungle Cats had given up. Helmut Vilkaus substituted Salomón in favor of the youthful Serge DuPont in hopes that the 19 year old would provide a needed spark in the lineup, but no spark was produced, and with an hour gone it seemed that the Jungle Cats were heading towards another World Cup Qualifying disapointment. With the clock running down, things went from bad to worse for the home side. Knowing they now trailed Wella on Goal Differential, despite being level with Avenging Altos, the dejected Jungle Cats broke 10 minutes from time. Altos earned a well worked opener, and seemed to put the final knife through the Jungle Cat hearts, needing a miracle, and just 10 minutes to do so on a night they never looked the dominant side that disposed of the Altos by a 4-2 scoreline just 9 matchdays prior.

However, no sooner did the Altos mute The Shultis to a deafening silence, than did the updated Scoreline from Bakinhale come in. Bakinhale had clawed a goal back to 4-1, restoring the possibility of Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita)n progress through a draw, and the Jungle Cat faithful erupted in cheers. Spurred on by the rejuvinated support, Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita) attacked straight from the restart, with DuPont going agonizingly close, his effort knocking off the keepers left hand post and wide. Ramzi rose well to win the ball in midfield, and again the Jungle Cats attacked. This time, it was Jonathon Stott racing in from the Right Wing to fire a rocket on target which the altos keeper could only turn behind for a corner. The atmosphere inside the Shultis had transformed in a 5 minute period from a complete silence to a buzzing excitement, and one could sense something magical was about to happen. As Kecker lined up the resulting corner, the eyes of 70,000+ fixed soley on him, The Kingsford-based Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita)n Captain showed masterful composure, and lifted as beautiful a delivery as one may ever see. Out of reach from the Altos keeper, defender Giacomo Adika towered as a skyscraper in a field to make the cleanest of contacts, nestling the ball just inside the far post, his 2nd of the qualifiers and 4th career international tally, restoring hope of a place in the World Cup Finals for the Jungle Cats.

Celebrations, however, would be short, as speedster DuPont quickly swooped the ball out of the net and raced it to midfield, knowing that a second goal would ensure qualification no matter what the result in Bakinhale. The Altos, looking as if they had been forgotten on the pitch, settled to dumping the ball deep to be collected by Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita)n keeper Corsi. Corsi, wasting no time played the ball straight to Ramzi behind the midfield. Ramzi took the ball over halfway, where he noticed a streaking Kecker coming in from the left. 30 yards out Kecker collected the ball, and looked to have some space in front of him before being hacked down 25 yards out by the Altos midfield. Kecker, a known free-kick specialist, made no secret of taking the set piece himself, instructing both Stott and Östling to push forward into the box as they approached the ball. In the end, their presence was not needed, as Kecker again showed why he wears the captains armband, his inch perfect kick curled as if it were possessed, easily beating the Altos wall, and leaving the keeper more resemblant of an aging statue as the ball found it's way to the back of the net. The stadium, city, and Nation erupted as Kecker wheeled away with his fist punching the air, and his teammates following behind. Any doubts that the Jungle Cats would not be able to hold on now were few, but nonetheless put to rest just one minute later, as from the ensuing kickoff, Banda intercepted a back pass in the Altos midfield and easily out pace his defensive marker before emphatically rifling past a lethargic Altos keeper from the edge of the penalty area.

The celebrations began, now knowing that the 3-1 scoreline was more than enough to see Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita) into their first ever World Cup Finals appearance. When referee Polent blew the final whistle, there was a massive, but well controlled pitch invasion, and there may not have been a soul in the stadium that cared of Wella's stoppage time addition to their already lopsided victory over Bakinhale. Celebrations continued long into the night, with many still-celebrating through the day, staying awake to watch the World Cup Finals Draw live.

Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita) Drawn in Group A

Following their final placement of 3rd, 2 Points clear of 4th placed Wella in the Final Table of World Cup XV Qualifying Group 8, The Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita) Jungle Cats earned a place in the draw for the World Cup Finals group stage. The draw took place following the final matchday of qualification, and the Groups were drawn into two sections. Groups A-D will be hosted in Eauz, while Groups E-H well call the Eagles Nest home. When the groups were finally drawn out, Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita) found themselves nestled nicely into the 3rd slot of Group A. Joining the Jungle Cats in Group A will be Hosts and Favorites The Eagles Nest, as well as former Cup of Harmony Co-Hosts, The Belmore Family, and the over-achieving Nastic 2.

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Group 8
Pos Team P W D L F A GD Pts PP
Q Lemmitania 18 11 3 4 30 17 13 36 36
Q Dance 2 Revolution 18 10 4 4 27 16 11 34 34
Q Vilita 18 10 2 6 28 19 9 32 32
4 Wella 18 9 3 6 30 22 8 30 30
5 Svecia 18 7 6 5 24 17 7 27 27
6 Avenging Altos 18 8 1 9 29 31 -2 25 25
7 Starblaydia 18 6 6 6 31 26 5 24 24
8 Grays Harbor 18 5 6 7 19 26 -7 21 21
9 The East Asian Empire 18 4 4 10 15 32 -17 16 16
10Bakinhale 18 2 1 15 16 43 -27 7 7
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The Jungle Cats have never faced any of the 3 teams in any competition, and only can voice any relative senior competition with any of the teams other than the Belmore Family, as both Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita) and TBF qualified for the Quarter Finals of Cup Of Harmony XIV, although never facing each other, and qualifying from different groups, The Jungle Cats did defeat Jeruselem, the team that knocked The Belmore Family out of competition, in the Cups finale. The Jungle Cats expect to face Nastic 2 on the first Matchday, followed by matches with The Eagle's Nest and The Belmore Family, however, the official schedule has not as of yet been released.

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Group A
The Eagle's Nest 11
The Belmore Family 27
Vilita 36
NASTIC 2 53
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Final 23 Selected for Eauz/The Eagles Nest

The Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita) Jungle Cats World Cup XV Roster for the remainder of the competition has been finalized today by National Team coach Helmut Vilkaus. There are no real surprises, The only prospective names left off the roster include experienced defender Elekim Cairns, U-21 Keeper Bryan 'Pop' Duiker and prospective striker Carmine Mbidzo, who has likely been left off due to his inexperience.

Roster:/:Depth Chart

Goalkeepers:

[80] Massimo Corsi (29y) 6.9m -Yeaddin Owls AFC-
Starting Keeper for all of Vilita's Inter-NationStatal matches, Keeping scores down in WC13 and the team in contention in WC14, Corsi has really stepped up in the Cup of Harmony with 2 shutouts and 2 goals conceded to keep the Jungle Cats high atop their qualifying group.

[82] Rory Issah (34y) .900m -Marine Coast United-
Former National Team Keeper at Regional Level. Lost starting role to Corsi prior to the teams first attempt to qualify for the World Cup. Will return to the starting role with the re-instatement of the Regional AOCAF Cup, with Corsi focusing on World Cup Qualification

[85] Jimmy Kater (15y) .35m - Strike FC -]
Called up to the Vilitan National team for international experience and bench cover during the AOCAF I Finals. Tipped by many to be a future National Team regular.

Defenders:

[2] Enzo Ahat (27y) 6.7m -Marine Coast United-[/SIZE]
Textbook Central Defender beginning to hit World Class form, a regular on the National Team

[4] Giacomo Adika (28y) 4.7m -Marine Coast United-[/SIZE]
Left Back for his club, Centre back along side teamate Ahat for the National Team

[7] Danilo Liguori (21y) 4.6m -Strike Fc-
Future star of Vilitan Football, Broke into the National Team during World Cup 14 and has climbed to the Top of the Depth Chart at Left Back thanks to a series of impressive performances at the U21wc3.

[5] Matteo Ollirg (29y) 3.1m -Yeaddin Owls AFC-
Sporatic appearances at Centre-Back in the previous two World Cup Campaigns, Influencial Club Team player

[0] Esemar Aliana (19y) 1.4m -Alikki-Corra FC-
Promising young utility defender making his first appeances for The U21 side during the successful Runner-Up finish to Jeruselem. Looks set to replace the Retiring O'Toole on the Senior roster at World Cup 15.

Midfielders:

[25] Santo Kecker © (26y) UNKNOWN -Barcoenfuego [LEAF]-
Captain of Vilitan National Team since the start of World Cup 13. Transferred from Marine Coast United for 6.2m Following World Cup 14. Free Kick Specialist Playing Central and Left midfield.

[23] Jonathon Stott(25y) 4.5m -Yeaddin Owls AFC-
Resepected utility midfielder solidifying his place in the Vilita Roster during World Cup 14 with many productive performances on the Right Wing.

[32] Jürgen Ramzi(DMC) (28y) 9.2m -Marine Coast United-
Defensive Midfielder, not selected for World Cup 13 do to injury. Took up a role behind the central midfielders in a strong World Cup 14 Qualifying showing by the Jungle Cats and has retained his place in the side. Will assume Captaincy of Marine Coast following the departure of Kecker. Won the League MVP last season.

[27] Jonathon Baledrokadroka (26y) 3.5m -Jlinal Cove FC-
Right/Central Midfielder used in a rotate-by-performance system on the Vilitan National Team.

[22] Alexander Östling (24y) 4.2m -Tivali City-
Young Attacking Midfielder with sporatic appearances in the National Team

[24] Christian Dogbé (29y) 4.0m -FC Almintora [Turori]-
Lost Left Midfield starting role following World Cup 13 and has not returned to the starting lineup since. Captain of his club side.

[43] Umberto Melli (21y) 2.0m -Strike Fc-
Exciting Central Midfield prospect earning a starting role for his Club team and for the Vilitan U21 side. Reknowned performances in U21 WC3 may be enough to earn him a place on the WC15 Roster.

[26] Nigel Chapman © (31y) 1.2m -Yeaddin Owls AFC-
Lost place in Starting Lineup during the Cup of Harmony held in Vilita. Goalscoring Midfielder. Former Team Captain on Regional Level

[41] Marasent Sioane (19y) UNKNOWN -Barcoenfuego [LEAF]-
Utility midfield prospect transferred from Alikki-Corra FC following World Cup 14. Came off the bench for the U21's to make an important impact in their Runner-Up performance.

[44] Tanner Nerni (16y) .35m -Cednia Beach AFC [Turori]-
Impressive Youth Midifleder, born & raised in Turori by Vilitan parents. Called up to the National Team for the AOCAF competition while Full National Players were out at the World Cup Qualifiers.

Forwards:

[16] Callum Banda (22y) 14.7m -Marine Coast United-
Sensational Striker averaging over a goal per game in the U21's remarkable Runner-Up performances in U21 WC3. First Appeared for the National team in World Cup 13 and scored the Jungle Cats first ever goal in Inter-NationStatal Competition in the 2-1 over Compound Interest. Has been a regular for the National Team as well as leading the Vilitan League in scoring this past season.

[14] Germán Salomón (23y) 6.5m -Yeaddin Owls AFC-
Many Senior International Goals

[18] Jim Vella (27y) 4.0m -Marine Coast United-
Impressive, Undervalued strike partner of Callum Banda at Marine Coast United

[12] Serge DuPont (19y) UNATT
Youthful Prospect Striker with no current club attachments. Made International Senior Debut in World Cup XV Qualfiying against the East Asian Empire and has been favored on the senior bench over veteren Lorenzo Mumamba. Has scored at the international level

[17] Lorenzo Mumamba (29y) 3.2m -Tivali City-
Scored the Winning Goal in the Cup of Tardy vs. The Weegies.

Jungle Cat Top Scorers List

Vilita Top World Cup XV Qualifying Scorers:
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WC15Q
1 Callum Banda [ 5 ]
2 Serge DuPont [ 4 ]
Jonathon Stott [ 4 ]
4 Jonathon Baledrokadr[ 2 ]
Christian Dogbé [ 2 ]
Germán Salomón [ 2 ]
Giacomo Adika [ 2 ]
Santo Kecker [ 2 ]
9 Enzo Ahat [ 1 ]
Alexander Östling [ 1 ]
Jürgen Ramzi [ 1 ]
Jim Vella [ 1 ]
Marasent Sioane [ 1 ]
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Vilita All-Time Top Scorers:

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TOT
1 Callum Banda [ 24 ]
2 Germán Salomón [ 11 ]
Santo Kecker [ 11 ]
4 Serge DuPont [ 8 ]
Jonathon Stott [ 8 ]
6 Jonathon Baledrokadr[ 6 ]
7 Alexander Östling [ 5 ]
Jürgen Ramzi [ 5 ]
9 Giacomo Adika [ 4 ]
10Nigel Chapman [ 3 ]
11Emarka Aliana [ 2 ]
Elekim Cairns [ 2 ]
Jan Christiansen [ 2 ]
Christian Dogbé [ 2 ]
Carmine Mbidzo [ 2 ]
Umberto Melli [ 2 ]
Tanner Nerni [ 2 ]
Jim Vella [ 2 ]
19Enzo Ahat [ 1 ]
David Leacock [ 1 ]
Danilo Liguori [ 1 ]
Lorenzo Mumamba [ 1 ]
Baron O'Toole [ 1 ]
Mark Price [ 1 ]
Marasent Sioane [ 1 ]
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Final WC15Q Vilita Peformance Index (VPI)
New Internationstatal Rating System for performance within a competition

The Vilita Peformance Index, a brand new ratings system used to rate the performance of any National Team in any particular Competition based on their performance within their group in relation to their expected performance (Projected through the KPB Rankings system). Or, as a representative from Kaze Progressa put it: VPI not as a ranking system, but a good measure of how teams are performing relative to expectations. For example, in Euro 2004, Greece would have a higher VPI than Spain and France who are also on 4pts. A full listing of each of the 100 teams participating in World Cup 15 Quals is available, ordered by VPI. The final list after all 18 qualifying matchdays is as follows:

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VPI Ratings :: WC15Q :: Matchday 18
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1 Tadjikistan [45.49] Group 2
2 Nikea [41.92] Group 5
3 Nastic 2 [31.68] Group 7
4 Turori [29.33] Group 1
5 Ascensia [29.13] Group 6
6 Mattigool [28.11] Group 4
7 Lovisa [22.98] Group 9
8 Squornsehlous [22.77] Group 6
9 Turnia [22.44] Group 10
10 Kaze Progressa [22.09] Group 5
11 NEWI Cefn Druids [21.54] Group 10
12 Gesamtkuntswerk [21.52] Group 2
13 Creedence Clearwater [21.38] Group 3
14 Ineptia [21.36] Group 3
15 Dance2Revolution [21.23] Group 8
16 Haperd [21.22] Group 5
17 Commerce Heights [21.08] Group 3
18 Melmond [20.88] Group 10
19 Crystilakere [20.51] Group 6
20 Aquilla [20.25] Group 1
21 The Belmore Family [20.17] Group 9
22 Audioslavia [19.75] Group 3
23 One Red Dot [19.48] Group 1
24 Snub Nose 38 [19.42] Group 6
25 Vilita [19.24] Group 8
26 Wella [19.19] Group 8
27 Magnus Valerius [19.08] Group 9
28 Oaker [18.68] Group 6
29 Brazillico [18.48] Group 10
30 Rejistania [18.48] Group 4
31 Raptor Claw [18.21] Group 3
32 Bedistan [18.06] Group 1
33 Iansisle [17.68] Group 4
34 Starblaydia [17.45] Group 8
35 Tanah Burung [17.30] Group 5
36 Liverpool England [17.25] Group 4
37 The Weegies [17.18] Group 7
38 Ktony [16.53] Group 1
39 Kingsford [16.38] Group 9
40 Lovebug [16.34] Group 2
41 Europa Brittania [16.32] Group 10
42 Lemmitania [16.07] Group 8
43 Grays Harbor [15.64] Group 8
44 Intelligent Madness [15.58] Group 10
45 Total n Utter Insanity[15.54] Group 7
46 Oddslavo [15.20] Group 7
47 The Republican Army [14.96] Group 5
48 Avenging Altos [14.82] Group 8
49 The Lowlands Clans [14.78] Group 1
50 Oglethorpia [14.41] Group 2
51 Krytenia [14.40] Group 2
52 Dennisov [13.72] Group 2
53 Spaam [13.38] Group 7
54 Stalag 5 [13.35] Group 7
55 Cockbill Street [13.34] Group 9
56 Lallania [13.27] Group 5
57 Giant Zucchini [13.09] Group 6
58 Jeruselem [10.75] Group 3
59 Svecia [10.43] Group 8
60 Artoonia [10.04] Group 2
61 Halfassedstates [09.97] Group 5
62 El Cid The Hero [09.50] Group 6
63 The Evil Umpire [09.01] Group 4
64 Shang-Ti [08.91] Group 9
65 Isles of Wohlstand [07.07] Group 3
66 Crabec [06.74] Group 1
67 Balti Pie [06.74] Group 6
68 Larkinia [06.14] Group 2
69 Lykaia [05.25] Group 10
70 Sportonia [05.14] Group 3
71 Resistencia [05.06] Group 9
72 Calientia [04.82] Group 4
73 East Asian Empire [04.80] Group 8
74 Rukbat al Rami [04.34] Group 9
75 The Redavic Union [04.07] Group 4
76 Tasty Toast [04.00] Group 9
77 Grand Master Mark [03.62] Group 1
78 The Gulf States [03.54] Group 4
79 Everybody Dies [03.54] Group 10
80 Rampagonia [03.20] Group 2
81 Oceaice [03.20] Group 7
82 Foggymushmush [03.00] Group 1
83 Morriganavia [02.94] Group 7
84 The Home Islands [02.40] Group 10
85 Jaodom [02.40] Group 4
86 KT MPLG [02.20] Group 9
87 Qia [01.94] Group 5
88 TripB [00.80] Group 1
89 Baureus [00.00] Group 7
90 Rot-Gelb-Grun [00.00] Group 6
91 Kipto-Mare [-00.0] Group 3
92 Boscioto [-00.2] Group 3
93 Tim Jenkins Europro [-00.2] Group 4
94 Progressive Beans [-00.2] Group 6
95 Daekerius [-00.8] Group 5
96 Kodia [-01.0] Group 7
97 Coruna [-01.0] Group 10
98 Bakinhale [-02.6] Group 8
99 Sprotbot [-04.2] Group 5
100Slaikau [-05.0] Group 2
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Mbidzo applies for Vacant Druids Post

Former Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita) Domestic League star, and father of budding Jungle Cat u-21 Prospect, Emzari Mbidzo, 44 of Alikki-Corra has reportedly been named on the shortlist of managers in line to replace the recently deceased Timothy Welsh as National Team Manager for NEWI Cefn Druids. Mbidzo would be a prime candidate for the job, due to his proximity to and familiarty with the Druids Nation. Mbidzo served many years in the former Druid land when it was Under Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita)n control, and was instrumental in many Environmental advances in the region. Mbidzo has unsuccessfully coached in the past, always claiming he was not fit to coach on a domestic level, but has yet been given the chance to prove himself Internationstally.

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Svecia

26-06-2004, 21:54

VILÄMNA DAGENS NYHETER

SVECIAN TURMOIL, NO WORLD CUP 16 FOR LIGHTNING
Horrible performance in qualifying results in resignation of head coach, news that Svecian will not participate in WCXI

Svecia - Lightning headcoach Tim Sveers has given his letter of resignation to the Svecikan Voetbal Bond administrative staff. He stated his reason was that he could not do anything more with the team he had. Despite a second round finish last WOrld Cup, this year's attempt was anything but satisfactory. Svecia finished in first place in WC14 but ended in 5th in a group that had only three big names.

Also announced yesterday was that Svecia will not participate in the next World Cup due to the resignation and the fact that new tryouts need to be held for the national squad. This news was greeted with great dismay across the country, as voetbal is the nations most popular sport. Plans were to play in the Cup of Harmony, however, for this WOrld Cup. But there was no word yet on whether or not the Lightning would return to the international stage for the 17th world cup. Plans are pending.

Magnus Valerius

26-06-2004, 23:21

Magnus Valerius

26-06-2004, 23:34

The Valerian Voice

[/i]Valerians Out, Yet At a Respectable Stance[/i]

Magnus Valerius - Tsar Alexander II wondered if he should resign as head of the national team and give the slot to a real coach when the national team lost to Resistencia several eves ago. However, Magnus Valerius has gotten in probably the best rank it has gotten itself into in any World Cup. It ranked 5th in a group with positive GD, and it was a feat considering several big names and players were in Group 9.

"I think I'm going to continue to run the team for at least one more World Cup," said the emperor, a football enthusiast himself. "It makes me enthusiastic to see that we weren't eliminated sooner, and it gives me hope in four years, and for the Harmony Cup." Alexander had stated his intent to enter our national team in the Cup of Harmony this year, and we hope to bring what power they had shown off in this World Cup into the Harmony Cup, as the last Harmony Cup ended up with the Boyars being one of the last.

Kingsford

27-06-2004, 00:02

The Eagles Nest

27-06-2004, 01:01

*scenes of Eagle's Nest players practicing and then getting on a plane heade towarsd Eauz, followed by the TEN/Eauz WC logo fill the screen. The scenes fade away to a man at a desk.*

Hello, I'm Jim Johnson, and welcom to the World Cup Preview. Qualifying has happened and the last 32 teams have been chosen, not without controversy of course, but the groups are set and The Nest was assigned to group A to play in Eauz.

Joining the Nest are The Belmore Family, NASTIC 2, and Vilitia, who had to get a few wins to qualify in dramatic fashion at the end of qualifying.

The Eagle's Nest has not played any teams except The Belmore Family. Their one and only meeting occured on the 3rd Match Day of Group Play in World Cup XIII. The game ended in a 1-1 tie in really what boiled down to meaningless as both teams had already qualified for the Round of 16.

Now let's get to that controversy shall we? A typographical error in MatchDay 17 was precursors to the insanity that broke out after MatchDay 18 was over. Two Eagle's Nest players had to be escorted out of Melmond (scenes of Horace running onto a plane in teh dark of night shown) for their own protection after a reported scroe was adjusted correctly.

MatchDay 18 showed the greatest confusion, as 3 groups ended up having ties. The tiebreaks were announced and within 8 hours two of the tiebreak winners had been reversed as apparently the method that every other organizing body in the world was not the correct way to break ties for this World Cup. Legislation is pending before the WCC as we speak.

Regardless, 16 teams have all come to The Eagle's Nest in readiness to hoist the cup. 16 more have flown to Eauz, including our own Strike Birds. The theme this time around is 'finishing the job', especially after the abysmal show in group play last year after having the best record in qualifying play. The Birds feel that getting to the quarterfinals is the mark for them to consider this run a success.

Anyway, The Birds will play The Belmore Family first, then Vilita, and then the final game against NASTIC 2.

Dates and times to be announced later.

I'm your host, and until later....GO BIRDS.

Liverpool England

27-06-2004, 05:55

Team Arrives in Eauz - Gets Lost As Nation Changes Region

The match against Tanah Burung between the two former region-mates was delayed by four hours as the government decided to change region while the team was at the border with Eauz. The team then had to head to the airport, only to discover all fights were delayed due to the region change.

When they finally got to Eauz, they were tired to say the least, and Ha~e Hangila put out a 'B' team, which had arrived earlier in Eauz to train. The Philosophers 'B' took the lead after 85 seconds, Jimmy Williams tapping in a back-pass from a Tanah Burung defender.

However, that did not deter the Burungians, and they struck back shortly before half-time. 1-1 at the half time break. Tanah Burung made three changes at half-time in the hopes of winning, throwing on two attakers and a midfielder for three defenders, changing from a 5-3-2 to a 2-4-4. That however backfired and Williams fired in a second from 20 yards to seal the game.

Match Stats
Liverpool England 2 Tanah Burung 1
(Williams 3, 72) ----- (Player 44)
Venue: Parc des Mémoire
Referee: Jesson Muldoch (Vilita)

[code:1:10ecbd2baf]Team P W D L F A Pts PP
Liverpool England 1 1 0 0 2 1 3 9
Lemmitania 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9
Oglethorpia 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9
Tanah Burung 1 0 0 1 1 2 0 6[/code:1:10ecbd2baf]

One Red Dot

27-06-2004, 12:54

The Red Dot Informant
Kahi’d Diat Xhishbua – 红点日报 – 赤い点新聞

ORD Cup Campaign Restarts

One Red Dot makes the Cup again after finishing the qualifers at second place, with 11 wins of 18 matches. This year, ORD has been plopped in Group D and is to play in Eauz. The offical venue has not been released although some games have been reported to be playing already.

Again, The Red Dot Informant Analysis and Statistics Team presents their Analysis and Predictions for the group.

#9 Brazillico
Previous Meetings:
WC4 Round 1 #12 Brazillico 1-1 Draw

The former ex-nation has progressed a lot ever since their resurrection and have again become one of the top teams in the world again. Prediction: 0-2 Loss

#28 Squornshelous
Previous Meetings:
WC5 Qualifying Unranked Squornshelous 2-3 Loss

Squornshelous have come a long way after the first meeting between both teams 10 Cups ago. The then-newcomer managed to score one against the then-young One Red Dot team. However, analysts here believe that this cup might bring them down a bit. Prediction: 1-1 Draw

#13 Spaam
Previous Meetings:
WC14 Round 1 #2 Spaam 3-2 Win

The first and most recent meeting was during the previous Cup, where the Wolves had a hand in miraculously putting a stop to Spaam's pursue of the Cup - or it could have been their lost of form. This time, another miraculous win is predicted. Prediction: 2-1 Win

The Red Dot Informant
Kahi’d Diat Xhishbua – 红点日报 – 赤い点新聞

Wolves Fall to Ex-Nation

EAUZ - The Wolves started the Cup on the wrong foot and tripped over as they were thrashed by powerhouse Brazillico in a 0-3 humiliation. However, on the good side, the analyst team has predicted correctly the fate of the Wolves.

ORD World Cup Record provided by aSWORD (Association of the Sports World of One Red Dot)
[code:1:bc56f9ce8a]
World Cup WC7 WC8 WC9 WC10 WC11 WC12 WC13 WC14 WC15
Matches Played 13 13 17 7 17 14 21 22 19

Wins 9 6 8 4 10 8 12 16 11
Draws 1 2 4 1 6 4 3 4 3
Losses 3 5 5 2 1 2 6 2 5

Goals For 31 22 24 14 29 27 27 45 37
Average GF 2.38 1.69 1.41 2.00 1.71 1.93 1.29 2.05 1.95
Goals Against 9 19 19 11 7 11 12 19 23
Average GA 0.69 1.46 1.12 1.57 0.41 0.79 0.57 0.82 1.21
Goal Diff. +22 +3 +5 +3 +22 +16 +15 +26 +14
Average GD +1.69 +0.23 +0.29 +0.43 +1.29 +1.14 +0.89 +1.18 +0.74

Total Matches 49 62 79 86 103 117 138 160 179

Acc. Wins 26 32 40 44 54 62 74 90 101
Acc. Draws 11 13 17 18 24 28 31 35 38
Acc. Losses 12 17 22 24 25 27 33 35 40

Accumulated GF 88 110 134 148 177 204 231 276 313
Ave. Acc. GF 1.80 1.77 1.70 1.72 1.72 1.74 1.67 1.73 1.75
Accumulated GA 51 70 89 100 107 118 130 149 172
Ave. Acc. GA 1.04 1.13 1.13 1.16 1.04 1.01 0.94 0.93 0.96
Accumulated GD +37 +40 +45 +48 +70 +86 +101 +127 +141
Ave. Acc. GD +0.76 +0.65 +0.57 +0.58 +0.68 +0.74 0.73 0.79 +0.79

Average Opp. Rank# 25.40 41.80 26.29 16.86 26.00 39.67 28.57 30.11 36.38
Highest Opp. Rank 7 21 1 1 4 15 5 2 8
Lowest Opp. Rank# 52 68 79 50 50 74 53 71 115

Pre-Cup Rank 22 16 29 29 20 11 28 29 22
Standardised Rank# -0.18 -1.16 0.10 0.71 -0.29 -0.93 -0.03 -0.05 -0.20

#Newbie ranks are excluded.
World Cup 4-6 statistics have been truncated to accommodate newer records.
*Rounding-ups/downs may cause calculative errors in the table.[/code:1:bc56f9ce8a]

Spaam

27-06-2004, 14:19

<Agent Smith> So, we just met our old foes Squornshelous. How did we do?
<Agent Jones> We managed a 2 all draw sir.
<Agent Smith> At least we did not lose. We shall take advantage of this situation. Who are we playing next?
<Agent Jones> Um, its... its... Brazillico sir... I'm sorry sir...
<Agent Smith> ...
<Agent Jones> Sir?
<Agent Smith> Brazillico... we meet again. They will be thirsty for revenge. How did they do in their first match?
<Agent Jones> They... beat ORD...
<Agent Smith> By how much, Agent Jones?
<Agent Jones> 3 nil sir. I'm sorry sir.
<Agent Smith> ...
<Agent Jones> Sir?
<Agent Smith> We must act fast Agent Jones. We are in dire and immediate danger. Launch an attack against their RP machine IMMEDIATELY.
<Agent Jones> That is not all sir.
<Agent Smith> Agent Jones?
<Agent Jones> Well sir, our WCC delegate managed to anger the hosts. We are no longer on neutral ground.
<Agent Smith> It was your job to make sure that the delegate did not overstep his bounds. Do you have an excuse?
<Agent Jones> No... no sir.
<Agent Smith> There will be grave repercussions for you Agent Jones. You have but one chance to redeem yourself. Make sure Brazillico do... not... win... Do I make myself clear?
<Agent Jones> Yes sir. Crystal.
<Agent Smith> Do anything within your power Agent Jones. Now begone.
<Agent Jones> Yes sir. Good day sir.
<Agent Smith> It is not a good day while those Brazillican infidels still stand...

:P

NEWI Cefn Druids

27-06-2004, 14:32

The Daily Druid

DRUIDS KRYING OVER MISSED PENALTY
Wayne Ottgunn-Irwin on Giant Zucchini 1 NEWI Cefn Druids 1

Quentin John, the 22 year old goalkeeper with Krytenian club Gravopol Town, was sensationally named as the new Druid manager last night ahead of two other candidates for the job. Trevor Simons of the FANCD said, "The decision was a simple one. Henry Tuck was one candidate, but other commitments at the competition prevented us from appointing him. Of the other two candidates, Quentin was young and eager, and has proved himself an international class shoe flinger. If he can turn his hand at that, I'm sure being national team manager would be a doddle."

"Quentin will menege the team through the three finals matches we expect to play, and our decision whether to keep him on or not should be made by then."

When asked if being almost fifteen years younger than some of the players would cause a rift in the camp, Simons told us, "Yes, but he's ten years older than one of our players. So we'll se, won't we."

Indeed, he got off to a good start, with a draw against Giant Zucchini. Liam Gessemschmitthaagen-Po, who plays his domestic football in Giant Zucchini, put the Druids in front midway through the first half, before Yew Sai Biu equalised a couple of minutes later. The Druids almost won it in the second half when the got a penalty, but substitute Bjorn-Trevor Frederiksson put it well over the bar.

Final score:
Giant Zucchini 1 [Yew Sai Biu 24]
NEWI Cefn Druids 1 [Gessemschmitthaagen-Po 22]

The other game in the group, betwqeen Eauz and Snub Nose 38 had the same result, so there's everything to play for with two games to play.

Cockbill Street

27-06-2004, 16:44

Cockbill Street

27-06-2004, 16:51

LIVE and EXCLUSIVE C-mail coverage
Free to the people - live on the clacks (well, it's not like you have any money to pay for it)
We'll give you all the action - if there is any, of course

1st minute: Welcome to a packed Vimesbairn National Stadium. In the first packed match since WC15 qualifying started, this crucial qualifier have been outsold for the last four weeks, and ticket demand only rose when Rikki Stone was dropped before game 17. The line-ups:

The Street: Roberts - Johnson, Rogers, Trucker, Stonelover - E Einarsson, Magnetite, H Axewielder - Ball, Peterson, S Einarsson

Rukbat-al-Rami: Al-Gorizmi - Al-Jebran, Al-Kwaholi, Al-Phabetha, Al-Jaeya - Al-Manakhi, Al-Lighatoh, Al-Lerjih - Al-Ohmina, Al-Ternehtif, Al-Khwanal (note: Names are entirely fictional, and these names are not a property of Cockbill Street or the C-mail)

And the captains, Al-Gorizmi and Harald Axewielder, are in the middle - and it's the Street who win the toss! They choose to play towards the Pollock End.

And we're off here, with Axewielder taking the kick-off and playing to Einari Einarsson, Einarsson to Magnetite...

3rd minute: Axewielder got the ball on the right wing - passes to Peterson, Alec gives it back to Harald who's dumbfounded Al-Jebran, dribbles past him and gets past Al-Kwaholi, crosses back into the box, Steinari Einarsson is on the penalty spot and heads...off the bar and over!

Great chance for the Street, who have pushed forward early. Rukbat al-Rami seems content with their solitary point, having been out of qualifying for a fair while already.

9th minute: Petter Stonelover wins the ball, excellent tackle to dispossess Al-Khwanal there. Stonelover's been in complete control so far. Anyway, he sends a long pass down the right wing, there's Steinari, takes it down, lobs it over Al-Manakhi, passes it to Jonny Ball, Jonny's on the ball now, he passes it into the box past Al-Kwaholi, Peterson's got it in the box, Peterson has to SHOOT! No, he passes it to Harald who's alone with the keeper...HARALD AXEWIELDER SCORES! IT'S ONE-NIL FOR THE STREET! WE'RE ON OUR WAY TO THE WORLD CUP!!

Splendid passing play there by the Street, they really let the ball run freely, and that was a relief after so many disappointing showings against poorer teams. Here's the live table:

2nd Cockbill Street +19 33
3rd The Belmore Family +24 31
4th Lovisa +18 31

The Street and the Family are through, as things stand, but the Street needs some more goals...

14th minute: The speaker's just announced that Lovisa have gone one-nil up over Shang-ti - apparently Morten Solem's just given them the lead - while the Street are in possession right now, it's Magnetite on the left wing. Anyway, that goal means that the Street are just now behind Lovisa on scored goals, but still in third place.

19th minute: Al-Lerjih's free on the right, what can he do now? Dribbles past Niall Johnson...that's exceedingly poor defending...anyway, he's crossed it in now, who's marking Al-Ternehtif? He gets up to head it...and he's scored...it's one-one and the Street are back in fourth place, that was an awful piece of defending - and so unfair given the state of the game so far, I think the Street have something in excess of 75 % possession - 68 % says my colleague here, anyway, it's one all, and we've got to press on.

26th minute: Al-Manakhi tries to head it clear, he's miscued it and it's gone right to Einari, Einarsson got the ball now on the left, passes it to Magnetite, gets the ball back, passes to Peterson, gets it back again, crosses it to the far post, Steinari gets it right on his head, EINARSSON'S DONE IT!! HE'S GIVEN THE STREET THE CRUCIAL GOAL! WE'RE TWO-ONE UP!! AGAIN WE'RE ON THE WAY!

31st minute: Live from Lovisa now, it's Lee on the right wing, Lee to Zhang, Zhang to Shang, Shang to Wei, Wei shoots!! It's hit the bar...that was close, surely the Shang-tians can fight a bit better than this!

34th minute: Wickersham just had a pretty good chance to score for the Belmore Family, but luckily the Resistencians showed good resistance. Lovisa and the Street still through!

38th minute: Harald on the ball, Axewielder's got it, passes it to Magnetite, it's gone back to Stonelover, Stonelover on the right wing now, thirty, thirty-five yards from the goal, he's sprayed it out on the other wing where Einari uses his head well to get it forward, there's Jonny, Jonny's got it for the Street, it's a good chance, he dribbles past Al-Jenna and rushes into the box, and Ball shoots...it goes off the post! Al-Gorizmi tries to get to it BUT HARALD GETS TO IT FIRST! AXEWIELDER'S SCORED! The crowd erupts with fury as we've just gone second in the table...NO WAIT! THE GOAL WON'T STAND!! The Bedistani referee has disallowed it...apparently it was a foul on the keeper...from my position Al-Gorizmi was four feet off Axewielder when he shot it, never mind, it's disallowed...

45th minute+1: We're into overtime, Magnetite now in the centre circle, plays a weighted ball out to Steinari Einarsson, Einarsson plays it 45 degrees back, Axewielder shoots hard...it's clipped the bar and gone over! Still two-one, but we just can't get the margins on our side.

45th minute+3: Half time here. The Street have dominated in every aspect of the game, although the defenders have worried me slightly when the Rukbat-al-Rami players reach the penalty area. Only happened once so far though, Magnetite has been absolutely excellent in the midfield, and there really is only one team on the pitch. In Lovisa, it appears that Shang-ti are playing reasonably well, though without luck, as they're down 0-1. Resistencia are holding the Alan Belmores to 0-0. At the moment, the Street are third, and well on the way to the Commie Nest.

Our experts say that the Street need to involve the right wing more, Al-Jebran's been particularly weak there and there are many chances of a breakthrough which will lead to corners and whatnots.

49th minute: Corner kick from the right here. It's Einarsson, that's Steinari, not Einari, who's gonna take it, comes in now, and there's Einari...he heads it...WHAT A HEADER! THE EINARSSONS PROPEL THE STREET INTO SECOND! WE'RE THREE-ONE UP AND SURELY NOTHING APART FROM THE WCC CAN STOP US!

58th minute: Rush down the right wing, it's Harald, Harald Axewielder, might be playing his last qualifier match, certainly has said that he will retire after these qualifiers, though he did say that when we first managed four years back, too, anyway, Axewielder crosses it along the floor and it's Alec PETERSON!! HE'S SHOT IT RIGHT AT THE KEEPER...what a chance...still three-one.

71st minute: Free kick from thirty metres, Axewielder to take it, Axewielder crosses it well, it's taken down by Alec Peterson, Peterson's alone in the box, chips it to Jonny BALL!! IT'S GONE IN! IT'S FOUR-ONE! Actually...wait a minute. THE LINESMAN HAS DISALLOWED IT FOR OFFSIDE...EXCUSE ME, I NEED A SAUSAGE IN A BUN! THIS REALLY IS TOO MUCH!

73rd minute: Well, I'm back, most of the fans I've talked to says it wasn't offside, but never mind, it's three-one to the Street, nothing we can say here can change that...and now there is a collective moan from one hundred and fifty thousand mouths as the speaker's just announced Wickersham's goal against Magnus Valerius. One-nil it is - and now we're third, and Lovisa's pressing on against Shang-ti.

78th minute: "COME ON THE STREET! WE NEED MORE GOALS!" chant the crowds here at the National, and it's not like we don't have the chances...here's Axewielder again, Harald Axewielder shoots from twenty yards...keeper saves it and it's rebounded back into the area...it's cleared by Al-Khwaholi. Still three-one here, nail-biting continues, as the Lovisans can qualify with another goal.

82nd minute: THIS IS A GODMOD! The Street fail to score yet again, as Jonny Ball headed that perfect cross just about a foot over the bar - came up just too late, he was completely alone, but failed his timing - dear oh dear, we can't spoil this now...

88th minute: Two-nil to the Belmores. No chance of them going out. Here's Axewielder, still pressing on, some quick and nimble passes, a cheeky chip over Al-Jebra, a shot! It's gone wide.

90th+1 minute: Georg Lunz, the Zucchini professional, has just settled it, it appears. Two-nil. Lovisa are through. Chants of "GODMOD!" are heard in the crowd. Probably will occur to the readers as well, when reading this. Never mind. We're going to the Cup of Harmony, where in the sodding world that might be.

90th+3 minutes: It's all over. Cockbill Street are knocked out on goals scored. That's the tragic summation here at the Vimesbairn National. Good night. Here's to Dibbler's sausages.

90th+6 minutes: WAIT A MINUTE! THE HOSTS MIGHT JUST HAVE SAVED US! Through a freak coincidence and a strange bit of reasoning, the Street have on the official tables been placed ahead of Lovisa - it appears we're through! WE'RE NOT OUT OF THE COMMIE NEST YET...HOW UNFAIR IT MIGHT SEEM!

Epilogue:

90th+915 minutes: An official decision on the World Cup Qualifying scandal has been reached. Lovisa are through. The comment from Iskalt is: "G'agh'khani'agh'ghan krehk roh'thi'ghi'nahk, WCC arkh'agh'ikh at'hitwa'nhi Yugag'hagi Ne'stah'iha g'ohg Eauz'iha." The C-mail can not translate this in fear of offending major WCC officials, but can reveal that it contains a lot of nasty swearwords.

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Vilita

27-06-2004, 17:09

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Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita) 1 - 1 Nastic 2
( Ahat 74 ) - ( Sánchez 90+4 )

Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita) lost out on 3 points against the lowest ranked team in Group A, NASTIC 2 as they drew 1-1 having controlled most of the match. Enzo Ahat finally headed the Jungle Cats in front on 74 minutes. However, NASTIC would snatch a killer late equilizer when Striker Santiago Sánchez slashed Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita)n hearts by tumbling past keeper Massimo Corsi.

A very nervous start to the game resulted in some end to end action early on but with no real chances coming from it. Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita) had the best chance of the half with Callum Banda being put through 1 on 1 with the goalkeeper following a high ball from Jürgen Ramzi that was still bouncing when Banda got his shot away. It bounced very nicely for him but his effort was hit high when he should have hit it low and the keeper was able to pull of a good save to tip it over. A wonderful chance not taken. The game was an entertaining one although the referee, Neanderthal did decide that he would try and make himself known with some awful officiating from start to finish with some shocking decisions.

NASTIC 2 did create a couple of chances but were struggling to get past the Jungle Cat defence. Their best chance was stopped well by Corsi after about 20 minutes. Banda was working hard but his confidence certainly looked down and it was visible in his efforts on goal, his next one came onto his left foot on the edge of the box and his effort was weak and easily dealt with by the Nastic Keeper. The match went into the half time break at 0-0 having had some decent chances and looking quite good.

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GK ::Massimo Corsi

D ::Danilo Liguori
D ::Enzo Ahat
D ::Giacomo Adika
DMC ::Jürgen Ramzi
ML ::Santo Kecker
MC ::Alexander Östling
MC ::Umberto Melli
MR ::Jonathon Stott
FC ::Callum Banda
FC ::Germán Salomón
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FC ::Serge DuPont
FC ::Jim Vella
M ::Jonathon Baledrokadroka
M ::Christian Dogbé
D ::Esemar Aliana
U ::Marasent Sioane
GK ::Rory Issah
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The officiating was as bad as the 1st half with the Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita) strikers appearing onside but were given offside, the most blatant of them was when Germán Salomón and Banda both made runs which Salomón got to but the linesman decided to give the offside decision despite both clearly being 2 steps onside when the ball was played. Unfortunately Banda did himself no favours when he had the best chance of the night Stott gifted Banda a great opportunity following some good workdown the right, and Banda received the ball on a plate and was left with a simple finish but he miss-kicked his chance and the ball was deflected out for a corner.

Alexander Östling, who earned his first start in many games in favor of Jonathon Baledrokadroka in midfield, was brought off on the hour for Barcoenfuego Starlet Marasent Sioane who came on and made a huge difference to the Jungle Cats team. Just 5 minutes after coming on as a substitute, he should have had his 2nd career Internationstatal goal, however Neanderthal Man overuled the linesman who was insistant on letting the goal stand, and called it back for NASTIC free kick. Beginning to sense that only the official could keep them from going home winners, the large Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita)n support began too boo and jeer at Neanderthal, one even ran onto the pitch and confronted the Snub Nosed official, but he was quickly removed from the Le Monde en Blanc by Eauzian officials.

Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita) continued to control the play, and finally, on 74 minutes, after some good work by Melli and Stott had earned the Jungle Cats a corner, they would have something to cheer about. Kecker delivered from the keepers right hand corner, and Enzo Ahat flew in from defense to impressively head through the masses and into the back of the net from 15 yards out, un marked Ahat had all the time in the world, and not even Neanderthal Man could stop his effort from going up onto the scoreboard. The celebrations began for the Jungle Cats, and they should have doubled their lead on 80 minutes when substitute Serge DuPont, just on for Salomón, raced in before being upended inside the box by a NASTIC defender. The ball fell to Stott who was too busy looking for the penalty that Neanderthal Man was never going to call, unjustly so, and Stotts effort did no more than trickle into the arms of the NASTIC keeper.

As full time approached, 2 additional minutes were shown by the 4th official and with the way Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita) had dominated the game, most felt that they had all but sealed the points. However, in the 94th minute, still without the whistle in his mouth, Neanderthal awarded a freekick to the unworthy NASTIC midfield. The freekick was played into the box and after a mad scramble, with many players falling to the pitch, NASTIC striker Santiago Sánchez managed to get some contact on the ball, Massimo Corsi never able to see it through the mass of players, and sneaking in to level the scores. DuPont raced the ball back to the center circle, however, Neanderthal Man, who had previously had no interest in the whistle dangling around his chest, never let more than a single touch on the ball by the Jungle Cats, Blowing for full time, and taking many Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita)n hopes of Second Round action with him.

The Jungle Cats currently sit level for 2nd place in the group with NASTIC. However, Tough games with The Eagles Nest and The Belmore Family await Vilita in their hopes of finishing in the Top 2 and qualifying for the Next Round. The Eagles Nest currently sit top after their 2-1 victory over The Belmore Family. The results of Matchday 2 will likely determine who goes through to the next round, as victories for The Belmore Family and The Eagles Nest would give them they edge heading into the final matchday.

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Vilita Top World Cup XV Finals Scorers:
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1 Enzo Ahat [ 1 ]
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Vilita All-Time Top Scorers:

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1 Callum Banda [ 24 ]
2 Germán Salomón [ 11 ]
Santo Kecker [ 11 ]
4 Serge DuPont [ 8 ]
Jonathon Stott [ 8 ]
6 Jonathon Baledrokadr[ 6 ]
7 Alexander Östling [ 5 ]
Jürgen Ramzi [ 5 ]
9 Giacomo Adika [ 4 ]
10 Nigel Chapman [ 3 ]
11 Emarka Aliana [ 2 ]
Elekim Cairns [ 2 ]
Jan Christiansen [ 2 ]
Christian Dogbé [ 2 ]
Carmine Mbidzo [ 2 ]
Umberto Melli [ 2 ]
Tanner Nerni [ 2 ]
Jim Vella [ 2 ]
Enzo Ahat [ 2 ]
20 David Leacock [ 2 ]
Danilo Liguori [ 1 ]
Lorenzo Mumamba [ 1 ]
Baron O'Toole [ 1 ]
Mark Price [ 1 ]
Marasent Sioane [ 1 ]
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M01:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [1] - [1] NASTIC 2
M02:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [] - [] The Eagles Nest
M03:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [] - [] The Belmore Family

Audioslavia

27-06-2004, 17:35

DUM DUM DUMMM!!

JJ: Hello, im Jeremy Jaffacake

LB: And i'm Lee Branson

JJ: And we'll be bringing you the draw for WC15 LIVE from Eauz. Lee, who would you like to see Audioslavia drawn with?

LB: Well, i think i'd like to see us against Tadjikistan, Lovisa and NASTIC 2 too

JJ: Nastic tu-tu? Have they turned into ballerinas or something?

LB: Shut the f*ck up bitch

JJ: Damn... well, lets go straight to that place in Eauz to see the draw.

a grey-haired Eauzian is muttering things in french, which a nervous Insanician is attempting to translate for the english speaking viewers. So far he has told us that it was a game of two halves, his uncle's pen is next to his chair, and the cat is on the branch with Sandra Bullock. A few bowls of brightly coloured balls are brought out, and a snazzy wee screen is shown behind them. It appears that The Eagles' Nest will play in Eauz in group A, and Eauz will play in TEN in group E. No-one is really sure why they have chosen to play in each other's country, but no one really cares. One of the pots, containing fourteen little red balls, is pushed in front of an Eauzian. He takes one.

"Bedistan"

JJ: Aha, it seems Bedistan will be the seeded team in group B

LB: Slani bastards, i bet we dont even get to be a seeded team

JJ: Maybe... hey, looks like Tanah Burung are gonna be the seeded team in group C, theyve just been drawn out....... and Brazillico will be in group D. Thats Eauz sorted out, now for group F... and the champions Kingsford will be the seeded team there.

LB: Champions? tsh, horse-shit, weve played them three times and only lost once, tsh

JJ: Yes but..

LB: tsh..

JJ: Ok... well Rejistania will be in group G, and finally TnUI (boos echo around the Audioslavian booth) the seventh seeds are in group G... now for the rest of the teams... The Belmore Family will be in with the hosts, hopefully they can bounce back... Dance 2 Revolution will join Bedistan, god what a piss-easy group thats gonna be, no wonder thost damn Bedistanians are always getting into the semis, you reckon they'll bottle it again this time?

LB: Dude, i thought 'Bedi' was Rejistanian for 'Bottling It in the Semis'

JJ: Good point, right, looks like Oglethorpia will be drawn with TB in group C

LB: Ouch, fourth and sixth ranks together

JJ: Yup, and Spaam will be against Brazillico in group D, that should be another classic Spaamzico encounter

LB: Woah dude

JJ: Eauz will be joined by Snub Nose 38, and now for the champions group, heh, wouldnt it be annoying if we were to be drawn with the current champions?

LB: hah, yeah, that'd be awful, can you just imagine Audioslavia's name being the next name drawn out of the box? Dude i can almost see it.

JJ: Yeah man, i mean look down there, its almost as if the guy is holding up a bit of paper with 'Audioslavia' written on it... and is mouthing the words 'Audioslavia' to sound of a big gasp... from the audience....

LB: Jeremy.... this is actually happening isnt it?

JJ: yy... yeah yeah it is. We've been drawn with the champions...

LB: Why i aughta..... i aughta... i aughta SMASH THINGS

*fzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzt*

cute tinkly music is playing the background, accompanied by lots of coloured bars and a wee girl drawing on a blackboard with a scary clown doll (english joke alert)

'slaves drawn with World Champions
Join Kingsford, Lovisa and Aquilla in group of F

A quick run-down of Audioslavia's group rivals:

Kingsford: Previous meetings: 3
D3-3 (WC4)
W1-0 (WC7)
L0-1 (WC11)

Kingsford have gone from being an also-ran to being a world-beating champion in the space of.. oooh.. five minutes. All of a sudden the team who previously were only reknowned for changing their outfits more times than a drag-queen were being feared and respected throughout the world, especially by Jean-Paul Gaultier, who is rumoured to be producing the group's fourth-choice away kit for the coming world cup.

ODDS TO QUALIFY: evens
ODDS TO WIN WC5: 3-1

Aquilla: Previous meetings: 4
L0-1
D0-0 (WC9Q)
L0-2
D1-1 (WC11Q)

Audioslavia have never beaten those damned aquillans in four attempts, and only scored the one goal. They'll need to overcome the inferiority complex to get through to the second round of World Cup 15. Aquilla have been in the doldrums recently, not having an impact on the world cup for a number of years. This could be their chance to shine, and their chance to finally prove that they do indeed 'pwn!' j00.

ODDS TO QUALIFY: 5-1
ODDS TO WIN WC15: 20-1

Lovisa: Previous meetings: 0

The Lovisans are a new face to football in comparison to the other teams in the group. The world will be willing them on against the 'slaves in that damned 'love of the underdog thang' that it has going. The 'slaves will need to be wary going into this game.

ODDS TO QUALIFY: 5-1
ODDS TO WIN WC15: 22-1

i've been Jeremy Jaffacake. G'nite bitches.

Eauz

27-06-2004, 17:45

Le Libre

A tie?

The first match day of World Cup XV for Les Bleus was played in The Eagles Nest at the Rivermoot Arena against The team from Snub Nose 38. The stadium which held 72,535, had a reported attendance of 71,397 to watch this match. Fans were represented from both teams, but the supporters of Les Bleus were in greater majority. Eauz flags were everywhere to be seen. One fan commented on the atmosphere saying: "Well, because Eauz and The Eagles Nest have switched places on purpose, most of the Eauz fans are here in The Eagles Nest, and most of The Eagle Nest supporters are in Eauz."

As for the referee team, it was represented by Kevin Polent & his team from The Lowland Clans. Polent's description suggests, he is quiet and calm, knows when to let things go and when to reign them in. Will keep a match under control without too much backlash.

The match started off with Les Bleus in control of the ball. Les Bleus formation was 4 - 3 - 3, putting more importance on defence, but not to forget too much about offence. Experienced mid-fielder, Devon Rousseau got through the defence taking a quick shot, only to be blocked by J.W. the keeper and also the captain of the Snub Nose club. J.W. quickly got rid of the ball to encourage his team go put on an attack. Nothing resulted from this though. The match drew on with very little action. The first half finished in a 0 - 0 tie.

The coach of Les Bleus had said "I feel we played very well in our first major match which counts in a long time. We have never played the team from Snub Nose, but we couldn't just give up all of our defence just for offence."

The second half brought about excitment to a very neutral match. Les Bleus had changed their formation to a more offensive formation in 3 - 2 - 5. This proved to be helpful and also destructive for Les Bleus. With five attackers up front, Les Bleus found their first goal during the 67th minute of play by no one other than the captain Joseuf. After the goal, Joseuf picked up the ball and kicked it again back into the net and pushed the keeper J.W. The referee team though did not see the push, and no card was rewarded. J.W. protested but it resulted in nothing. Frustrated by the failed call by the Referees, The Snub Nose team found new spirit to get back into the match. From the 75th minute to the 80th, the Snub Nose team put pressure on the small Eauz defence. At the 78th minute, off of a corner kick, the Snub Nose team scored. The match finished off at the 1 - 1 tie. As for the other teams in Group E, The Druids and Zucchini's also tied their match at 1 - 1. Everything is still up in the air.

The next match for Les Bleus will be against Giant Zuchinni at The Stadia at High Hold.

NASTIC 2

27-06-2004, 18:08

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The run continues unabated, After qualifying for the World cup finals for the fourth time, Nàstic drew their first game in group A.

Nàstic were not expected to qualify from their group and amazed the whole country by finishing joint top of the gruop.

The Nàstic nation does not expect to qualify from group A either but a draw was nice against an excellent and improving Vilita side.

Vilita 1-1 Nàstic

Kingsford

27-06-2004, 19:15

Little Man
Inspired by OC Supertones – Little Man, on the Album Supertones Strike Back.
(1/3)

“So can you come this weekend?”
“Huh?” Jon hadn’t been listening to a word Greg was saying. He looked up from his calendar.
“Can you come this weekend?”
“What’s this weekend?”
“You don’t remember?”
“Well…” he had no idea. “It was that one thing out in… in…”
“The men’s retreat. At the church.”
“Right, right.”
“So you can come?”
“Nah, sorry.”
“What? Why not? You told me you were going to!”
Jon didn’t recall saying that. He never keeps his promises, outside of work. “Sorry buddy, we’ve got a new product opening on Monday. I’ve gotta keep both my eyes transfixed on the prize.”
“Don’t you get it? The wilderness, the fellowship? Isn’t that the prize?”
Jon turned around. Greg looked angry. “Look. I gotta be honest with you. The wilderness, the fellowship, it’s great. For some. But it’s not my piece of pie.”
“Well what is?”
Jon moved toward the window. “A high-rise, to blue skies. My piece of pie. This is where I’m happiest.”
“Jon, isn’t there a hole in your heart?”
“Yeah, I guess it’s missing something.”
“Do you wanna know how to fix it?”
“There’s a hole in my heart”
“Yeah…”
“That I know how to fill. That’s to light my cigarettes with a hundred dollar bill.”
“Jon…”
“Look, I’d miss the game anyways. It’s Round 1 of the World Cup.”
“Football isn’t as important as this. Besides, you can find out the score when you get back.”
“But I have tickets to The Eagles Nest.”
“Jon, this is what it’s all about.”
“It’s all about cash flow, the California dream.”
“Is money what’s most important to you?”
“To make the grade you—”
“Gotta make the green, I know. You’ve told me countless times. But wouldn’t it help to get to know your clients? Get down to earth maybe?”
“My friend I’m the champion, I’ve got no time for losers.”
“So you’re gonna ditch us for the game. Us losers.”
“If you ask, you can come.”
“I never ask for nothing, ‘cause beggars can’t be choosers.”
Greg slammed the door.
“Greg, that’s my phrase.” As he turned around, he noticed Greg had gone. Jon just shrugged and resumed work, only pausing to look at the match tickets in his coat pocket. The same glee that was in his face then had faded when he was in a box seat in The Eagles Nest. He was sure of a win, but instead, a 2-2 Draw had been reached, and he had just lost a significant sum of money.

“Oh, let my pride fall down. I’m a little man.”

To be continued…

The Eagles Nest

27-06-2004, 21:45

Birds Take First Step With 2-1 Win

Horace Scores Winner Late in Match

Eauz, Stade de Monteuz (ENN)

Kaze Progressan Referee Faiwe Tauril had a rough go as many fouls were called in what turned in to a ugly game as The nest claimed three all important points in the first match in Group A play from The Belmore Family. All the signs of a rowdy match were in place as Josh Adams and Belmore striker Tomorrow tangled early and often in the first half, effectively nulling out each other's offensive ability.

In fact both teams scored their first goal on penalty shots late in the first half, as A belmore defender plowed out Striker Adams in the box, and an elbow to the head from Kai Osprey gave The Belmore Family an equalizer before the half ended.

The second half started out as ugly as the first, with many numerous fouls, and 4 yellow cards, 2 to each sides.

With realiziation that time is running out, both sides start to defend their own sides to ensure that at least a point is given to each team. Three is nice, but 1 for each is acceptable. Both teams had few strikes, playing things safe well into the second half. With 3 minutes before injury time, a Belmore midfielder misplayed the ball and Horace took it and went on a run. Adams followed behind, and Horace dropped the ball back to him. Quickly the Belmore defense started to clamp down on Adams, but he lobbed the ball ahead to Horace...the offside flag stayed down, and Horace was running full speed, took a shot that twisted past the outstretched hands on the Belmore Keeper, as as the clock hit 88, the Birds lead 2-1.

Depseration set in for Belmore as they threw everyone into the offensive side that they could, but time was not as thier side, as the whistle blew, Eagle's Nest had taken a 2-1 win, and 3 points going into Matchday 2.

Coach Aefnen:

"This was a huge game. A win puts us in a great position to move on to the Round of 16. We didn't win a single game last Cup go around, and this was a great improvement."

Tomorrow's game against NASTIC 2 can make the Birds chances to qualify, or put it in serious jeapordy. Tomorrow's game will be seen on tv at 2 pm local Nest time.

Group A standings:

With the Nest win, and the Vilita-NASTIC 2 tie, The Nest is in first with 3 points, and Vilita and NASTIC 2 tied in second at 1 point. TBF is currently in 4th with no points.

Tadjikistan

27-06-2004, 22:49

Bedistan - Tadjikistan 3-2

Tadjiks fight hard, but lose first match

Eauez - In their first match ever on a World Cup, the Tadjiks played a good match and made it hard for their opponent Bedistan to effectively control the match. The Tadjik media and press declared the national team hero's after their strong qualification, it took away all pressure you would expect from a team at this level.

But Tadjikistan could not beat Bedistan. The early goal Cherniakhovskij made opened the match completely and the Bedistan Lions tried to score the equalizer. A first attempt was stopped by Gromov when he blocked a shot at the left post from out of Bedistans second line.
In the 25th minute Bedistan broke through the Tadjik defence, Yashin could not stop the shot, allowing Bedistan to get even again.

The Tadjiks fought back and created several opportunities but they could finish them off, the second Tadjik goal came as a complete surprise when Pliiev tried to give an assist. Pliievs shot bounced of the left post of the goal and into the nets. Even Pliiev didnt know what was happening.

It was a beautiful start and could've ended beautiful but it did not, Bedistan took advantage of a misunderstanding between Demianenko and Shaposhnikov and scored a second goal. A third Bedistan goal followed in the 88th minute, from a cornershot, one of the Lions put his head against the ball and into the goal ending the game in a 3-2 victory for Bedistan. Bedistan was a bit stronger and more experienced but Tadjikistan showed promise, the World Cup isnt over yet.

The Tadjiks now have to concentrate on their next game against Nikea, a strong opponent but not unbeatable, Tadjikistan should atleast pull a draw out of this one.

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Pos Team W T L GF GA GD P
1 Bedistan 1 0 0 3 2 +1 3
2 Dance 2 Revolution 1 0 0 1 0 +1 3
3 Tadjikistan 0 0 1 2 3 -1 0
4 Nikea 0 0 1 0 1 -1 0
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Bedistan - Tadjikistan L 3-2
Nikea - Tadjikistan
Dance 2 Revolution - Tadjikistan

Eauz

13-07-2004, 19:23

Le LIBRE

Victory puts Les Bleus in good position

(The Eagles Nest) - Les Bleus found themselves playing in The Stadia at High Hold against Giant Zucchini, who were at one championship match, though never winning it, unlike Les Bleus. The Zucchini’s though have not been as strong as in the past, and it showed in this match. The referee team came from Tanah Burung lead by Carlos Contramistic who is viewed as Highly biased and corrupt, religious fanatic and was on trial for crimes against humanity. One was not sure what they would get out of this team, especially for a criminal.

The match started off with rather a shout from the lead referee Contramistic, rather than a whistle. The authorities never gave Contramistic a whistle; because they believed he could use it to kill someone such as strangle them with the string. “START THE F***IN’ MATCH!” he yelled. Les Bleus gained control of the ball at the start and put on a few early attacks on the Zucchini goalkeeper. One of the shots was intentionally blocked by one of the members of the refereeing team, yet Contramistic accepted it, as one could see him pocketing a few $100 bills. The authorities ignored this, for fear of their lives. At the other end, Yeuseuv found it quite relaxing, as most of the first half was played in the Zucchini zone, with only 5 weak shots attempted on goal. Just before the first half ended, Joseuf headed a corner kick into the net, putting Les Bleus up 1 – 0. Injury time lasted only 30 seconds as Contramistic ran out of the stadium quickly to attend something. Ten minutes later, Contramistic was back looking a little suspicious.

Coming off a weak performance in the first half, the Zucchini’s took control of the ball and capitalised on one of the few chances they had in the match early. Three minutes into the second half, a long kick was taken going over the reach of Yeuseuv. The goal though was not declared official by the refereeing team due to neither of the three saw the goal while they were beating up a fan which was booing their performance. Though, aside from the referees, the match was tied up at 1 – 1. That was the last major attack by the Zucchini’s as the offence of Les Bleus was too strong. Les Bleus scored two more goals during the 57th and 80th minutes to secure a victory at 3 – 1(not sure if 1 is official)

With the victory by Les Bleus and the 0 – 0 tie between the NEWI Cefn Druids and the Snub Nose 38, Les Bleus top their group with 4 points

Pos Team P W D L F A GD Pts
1 Eauz 2 1 1 0 4 2 2 4
2 NEWI Cefn Druids 2 0 2 0 1 1 0 2
3 Snub Nose 38 2 0 2 0 1 1 0 2
4 Giant Zucchini 2 0 1 1 2 4 -2 1

As one can see from the table, Les Bleus are on top with 4 points and one final match left against the Druids. Les Bleus will have to bring out their A game tomorrow if they are to have any chance of qualifying. A loss would mean Les Bleus would be sent home. Les Bleus will though determine their own fait, because a victory or a tie would put them to the next round of the World Cup. It is expected the largest crowed of Eauz fans to attend this final match.

Goobergunchia

13-07-2004, 20:23

I am posting this on behalf of Rejistania, who currently can't post here.

ST: Hejida listeners, I am Sirake Tekim and you are listening to Radio RejisCAST, the only english speaking radio station in entire Rejistania.
For me in the Eagles Nest is Ji Lyku, not to be messed of with Lyku Ju.

JL: Hejida Sirake, no one did till now.

ST: Now people will start doing it.

JL: Evil, Sirake.

ST: Of course I am, that's part of my job description.

JL: I always suspected that. Well anyways, I am here in The Eagles Nest to report about the match against Europa Brittania. The match is about to start in a few
minutes and here, chaos is reigning.

ST: That is not your first live-broadcast, get used to it.

JL: Believe it or not, it is worse!

ST: Lies!

JL: The entire internet is down, here. We can't get nothing to load. Our computers slanied. This transmission is via a normal telephone line.

ST: Why that?

JL: xe'ma'ta visko! (remembers to speak english again) I have n-f-i!

ST: NFI?

JL: No F (pauses) idea!

ST: Why do you use it when having no idea what it means?

JL: It means No f (pauses again) idea, N for No, F for, well, you know and I for idea. Clear?

ST: Oh I see. well, tell me the roster of the Brits.

JL: Hansen'he is goalie, Harvard'he, S-lit... Zlitchrix'he, O'Hanrahan'he and McCrane'he are the defenders for Brittania

ST: Why are you calling them by their surnames?

JL: Because my equipment broke and I don't remember the first names by heart.

ST: Good point, carry on!

JL: Midfielders are Ferabach'he, Huntly'he and the famous Kiwitz'he. The hetaki ahem sorry, attackers are: Lombardi'he, David Higgins and Lionel'he.
(the way rejistanian pronounce foreign names is always a bit strange and these english names are totally uncommon for Ji. No Brit would have recognized
them when Ji Lyku pronounced them)

ST: Ok, so Vaje~n Sekhika player Gareth Higgins does not start for Europa Brittania?

JL: Right, Vaji won't start.

ST: please don't call him like that.

JL: Vaji is no insult.

ST: It is mocking his attempt to pronounce the name of the team he plays for in his first interview. Vaaarjee Se-ceeeeeee-car.

JL: I didn't know that.

ST: And for the Rejistanians? Will they play System Karela?

JL: It does not look like it. Goalie is Su I Y, defenders are Syku Lulu, Seda Kansu and the Karela connection: Dini Y and Xenra Ji. The midfield consists
of Ita Syku, Sime Hilat, Nxeni "Nana" Venu and Liy Ra and finally: Milan Iti~n and Lyku Ju are the forwards.

ST: I can't get used to Tia~e'he's new name, Iti~n, doesn't that sound like a name in a nanti ligat gay porn movie?

JL: I don't have your experience with nanti ligat gay porn.

ST: I don't... let's forget about it.
(Sirake was saved by the start of the anthems, which Ji Lyku again forgot to announce while talking about... gay porn. His chances to promotion or to keep thee job
sunk rapidly.)

(The rejistanian fans again sung the anthem 'competition style'. Due to the technical difficulties, the part with the curse was not bleeped out.
"Xen'ki'dary iln, il'aru slani selme" is the part, we all were missing. (No, I won't translate it!) )

JL: About that say, disturbing news, you told us... let's talk about it privately.

ST: I won't talk to you about that! I was referring to a stereotype.

JL: Of course you did.

ST: I REALLY DID, why do you think I am denying?

JL: Well, I'd like to talk to you in depth about it but the match starts... (a whistle is heard) now.

(17th minute)
JL: Oh my god, Seda Kansu should have interecepted that pass, Lionel'he in good position, shoots, I Y'he gets the ball, no, it bounces from his hand,
Lionel'he again (short pause) europa Brittania is leading 1:0.

(half time)
JL: Europa Brittania had clearly the better chances. I have to admit that they apperntly knew and expected the System Imdila and that the Orange-Blues were either
unprepared to the opponent or inferior. The goal in the 17th minute was only a consequence of that.

ST: Right, the Orange-Blues were not in their best form, but they were quite good despite this.

JL: Good point. They defeated Jaodom with an even worse form on the last qualification day. I am somehow reminded of our equipment, even though it is bad
currently, it is still rather....

(Here the connection breaks down, finals score: Europa Brittania 2 Rejistania 0)

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ST: Hejida listeners, I am Sirake Tekim and you are listening to Radio RejisCAST, the only english speaking radio station in entire Rejistania. For you in The
Eagles Nest is Ji Lyku. Hejida Ji!

JL: Hejida Sirake.

ST: How is the situation among the rejistanians, who traveeled to the Nest?

JL: Rejistanian pessimism came through again, people were talking about not reaching the second round, but well it ain't over till it's over and so there is still also
hope. Allow me to remind you that Rejistania nearly got eliminated in group stage during the last world cup and that we reached the final.

ST: Exactly, good that you mention it. Rejistania qualified on Goals For after points and Goal Difference were exactly equal with the third team.

JL: Well, we can't hope that this will save us again. I heard there was much discussion about the tie breaking rule.

ST: I heard that too. The best thing would be to grab 6 points in the next two games.

JL: Yeah, that would qualify us for sure. The next opponents are not as good as Europa Brittania, so there is even a chance for us to do so.

ST: Don't underestimate these Commerce Heightians... eh... Commerce Heigthers... eh... the team from Commerce Heights and the team from Creedence Clearwater.

JL: I don't do. I was just refering to the WCC world rankings.

ST: They can be misleading. Think of Eauz in World Cup 13 in the Rejis.

JL: Surely, but I can't imagine Creedence Clearwater to win it all.

ST: Yeah, I can't do that too.

JL: Commerce Heights had some problems selecting a team for this match...

ST: A team for this match?

JL: Yeah, they select the team on match basis. Well, I guess they can't afford a real national team, anyways, they select players among the fans every
match.

ST: are they mad?

JL: Hypercapitalists, they want to avoid indirect costs.

ST: I guess they have like thousands of requests every time.

JL: Not really, sometimes it is difficult to get a starting formation for them. If the team loses, every player has to pay a penalty. That's why only rich
people are interested and since they are often old, well, let's say Commerce Heights has problems with this method.

ST: Maybe the team of Kalisimu Salan is interested, I mean, they payed for one year of brutal defeats in the H1SR.

JL: That would lead to a 10:0 victory! But Kalisimu S only payed 100,000 lil'kansu'ny for that, the fines in Commerce Heights are higher.

ST: So who IS interested?

JL: The rich and the crazy ones.

ST: You just said there is only a minor interest.

JL: Right, well merely the rich people are interested.

ST: So, who is going to play for Commerce Heights?

JL: Goalie is Vatu'he, defenders are Kwanza'he, Ringgit'he, Cruzeiro'he and Baht'he, midfielders are Lilangeni'he, Tolar'he, Reichsmark'he, Cedi'he
and Won'he. Simoleon'he is the attacker in this formation.

ST: They are going to play System Jesejil?

JL: They will have to pay a fine for losing, so of course.

ST: Are the Orange-Blues going to answer by a more offensive style of match?

JL: They will, Laxtu Takil decided for a System Hangila.

ST: He did?

JL: Yes. Well, if you take into account that he is known for the System Takil, that is not that offensive.

ST: But if you take into account, how unhappy Takil'he is about being known for System Takil, this is pretty offensive for him.

JL: I know. It was a joke. Well, for the Rejistanians, Su I Y is again in goal, defenders are Kansu Xana, Dini Y and Xenra Ji.

ST: The two Karelians are playing in a System Hangila?

JL: Yes.

ST: Anyone else sees the irony?

JL: Yes, it is strange, but they showed that they can play in more offensive formations than a 8-0-2. (short pause) In the midfield are: Se.. err
Hsenu Kira, Sime Hilat, Idine Takil and Hiki Suny. Finally: Tihrana, SyMji and Ju'he as forwards.

ST: Milan Iti~n, Syku Lyku and Lyku Ju?

JL: Exactly. They played in this formation already in some matches of the qualifiers. Namely against the Gulf States.

ST: I know that, I just wanted to have it confirmed for our listeners.

JL: ok. We nearly again missed the beginning of the anthems. First: the anthem of Commerce Heights.
(a music starts, which somehow reminds of commercials... wait, it consists of the jingles of the biggest companies in Commerce Heights)

(after the music ends) And now, "Rejis tani mi'kaletri!" the rejistanian anthem
(We know the melody and we know the alternative version of the text. This time, the RejisCAST equipment works good enough to bleep the expletive part
out.)

(5th minute)
JL: The Commerce Height team is not that impressive today. Maybe it is because they never played in this formation before. Or let's say never played
against an opponent of this class. Their tactic is pretty defensive at the moment.

ST: Pretty defensive as in?

JL: No Heightian player left his half.

ST: Oh. That 'pretty defensive'.

JL: Yeah, that kind of 'pretty defensive'

(30th minute)
JL: Takil'he in posession of the ball, he's surrounded by like, 5 Heightians, he passes back to Hilat'he behind him, Hilat'he passes to Tihrana, Tihrana
starts running and outsmarts one, two Heightian defenders, is in good position shoots and... misses. (noises in the connection are an indication that Ji
Lyku muted the sound while cursing) (after a while) I think that summarizes the match till now: fierce attack of the Orange-Blues but unfortunatly
without capitalising their chances.

ST: CAPITALising would be rather Commerce Heights's task, wouldn't it?

JL: hehe, yes. But they had no chances to capitalise, well, one in the 13th minute if you really decide to count it as chance.

ST: a mini chance, I would say.

(half time)
JL: The first half will end in just a few seconds since the referee decided for nearly no injury time due to a really smooth match.

ST: Smooth?

JL: (a whistle is heard) The first half ended! Well, "milhan serin" no long interruptions, no wild cheering after a goal was scored, no major injuries.

ST: I see. The Rejistanians have problems to play against a defensive team, would you agree?

JL: Had, have and will have, yeah. They normally play defensive themselfes so System Hangila is a big tactical shift for them.

ST: True, that. They could play much better against the System Takil of The Gulf States then against that System Karela.

(46th minute)
ST: Hejida Ji, how's things in the Nest?

JL: The match is going to start in a few sec... err now. Oh my god, Simoleon'he directly passed to Reichsmark'he, he runs... in the wrong direction, to
the Heightian goal and ... he scores an own goal!

ST: He scored an own goal directly after the start? Su?

JL: Yeah, he did! (the voice becomes more and more overmodulated) The coach is shouting at him, and the Orange-Blues are cheering. Rejistania is
leading 1:0. (instead of Ji's voice, only noise is heard)

ST: (over the noises) What?

JL: (weakly heard) Commerce Heights seemed to have forgotten the side change after half time...

ST: Lyku? (Noises are the answer) I think we have technical difficulties at the moment, we are going to play some ReJa music as an alternative.

(90th minute)
ST: We have news about the match: Rejistania defeated Commerce Heights 1:0!

Antaeus Rising

13-07-2004, 22:39

Fan 1: We lost to KP? Aw man, we suck more than an Audioslavian whore.

Fan 2: Could be worse.

Fan 1: How?

Fan 2: We might not be able to sign into the forum until Sal finishes duct taping it to the game.

Fan 1: Wha?

Fan 2: Are you IC or OOC?

Fan 1: What's OOC?

Fan 2: Nevermind.

Liverpool England

14-07-2004, 08:02

今天早报|Liverpool England Daily

Liverpool England 0-3 Lemmitania - Ha~e Hangila questioned about tactics

Liverpool Egnland coach Ha~e Hangila was questioned about his tactics after seeing his side lose to a 10-man Lemmitania 3-0. One reporter went to the extreme, asking if Hangila thought he should resign, following his withdrawal of defender Dominique Dirosa for attacking power in KΣσ Johnson when Lemmitania went down to ten men.

Lemmitania then went on a barrage, no.11 scoring a hat-trick in 13 minutes against a 3-4-3 Liverpool England side. To that, Hangila replied, "I am contracted until WC17, and I will fufill my contract."

Liverpool England next play Oglethorpia with a realistic chance of elimination despite being second in the group. Lemmitania has qualified from the group.

NEWI Cefn Druids

14-07-2004, 10:51

The Druid team have just taken to the pitch to face Snub Nose 38...

Trevor Welsh: "So let me get this straight, what formation does he want us to play again?"

Horace Orange: "0-10-0."

Amos Hinton: "And how's that gonna make us beat them?"

Horace Orange: "I don't know. If I knew, I'd be the manager."

Trevor Belmore: "Well, you can't be any worse than this new guy we've got. You know, if I didn't know better, I'd think that they were trying to make us a bad side again."

Amos Hinton: "Well, we're all agreed that it isn't going to work, yes?"

They all agree.

Amos Hinton: "So why don't we just go back into our normal positions, work our asses for ninety minutes, and, who knows, we might still be in the competition afterwards."

Liam Gessemschmitthaagen-Po: "And we're going to have to tell whoever's in charge that this isn't working."

Trevor Belmore: "Who exactly is in charge?"

Amos Hinton: "Well, surely it's the head of the FANCD Trevor Simons?"

Horace Orange: "But he's only just appointed the guy. Who's his boss?"

Amos Hinton: "Well... I'm not sure he's got one..."

Trevor Welsh: "One thing's for sure - we'd never be in this mess if my dad was still around."

Bill Posters: "Have they caught whoever did it yet?"

Trevor Welsh: "Have they balls. Even with 78,000 witnesses, the Druid police still can't catch them."

Trevor Belmore: "Why don't we go to the government?"

Trevor Welsh: "Why? How are they going to catch them?"

Trevor Belmore: "No, I mean to get rid of Quentin John. OK, maybe not to the President, but surely the Minister for Sport, Leisure, Art and Dossing About can do something?"

Amos Hinton: "Let's just get this match out of the way, shall we?"

Trevor Belmore: "OK then... Wait a minute... Who are they?"

Liam Gessemschmitthaagen-Po: "They're the Druid cheerleaders."

Trevor Belmore: "We've got cheerleaders now?"

Liam Gessemschmitthaagen-Po: "Only because we're playing the Hooligans. They'll be gone by the next match."

Trevor Belmore: "But... they're hideous."

Liam Gessemschmitthaagen-Po: "They would be. They're men."

The squad walk away, leaving Belmore to ponder over how these people are actually male and not just women with piles of make-up on, huge wigs and stubble.

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

There now follows a public broadcast by the new President of NEWI Cefn Druids, Geraint Griffiths:

"People of NEWI Cefn Druids, I would first like to thank you on behalf of myself and my party for electing me into this position. I hope that I will be able to repay you for the trust you have shown in us.

My main subject today, though, is freedom of speech. Many people around the world, including many here in NEWI Cefn Druids are prevented from saying what they want to by oppressive forces. Of course, that is all to change here in our country, even if we need outside help to do it. But for some, it can prove too much.

A colleague of mine told me of the tale of a Progressan boy who was prevented from saying what he wanted for what seemed to be no apparent reason. He threatened to run away from home, never to be seen again, all because of this. Whether he does or not remains to be seen, but if he could have said what he wanted when he wanted, he would never have found himself in such a situation.

Of course, there was nothing the Progressan government could do, it was not their fault, but that of a higher force. There was nothing that he, or his rulers, could do. And this is proving to be a scenario that is being seen around the world. Only when it stops will we be able to see a world where everyone in every nation will be able to say what the hell they like about what the hell they like. Unless it's on the phone. That's just evil."

Political observers wonder what the hell Griffiths is on about, but just nod, agree and go along with it for now.

Bedistan

14-07-2004, 12:52

The Bedistan Sports Digest - Jolted Edition

Lions Through to Second Round...Maybe...
Two wins make it possible, though frankly we have no idea what else happened

Matchday 1: Tadjikistan

< Originally, an account of the Tadjikistan match resided here, but since it didn't jive with the Tadjik account, we'll just go by that one instead. ;) >

Final score:
Bedistan 3
Tadjikistan 2

Matchday 2: Dance 2 Revolution

There almost was a revolution in Bedistan after these two teams matched up in the first round of WC14, with D2R stunning the world with a 2-0 win that knocked the Lions out of competition. Obviously, revenge was on our team's collective mind. However, while the Tadjikistan game had been all about attacking, defense played the stronger role here. Scoring was opened in the 36th minute with a successful penalty kick from <bedistani_player> that was just out of reach of <d2r_keeper>'s hands. Shortly afterward, <bedistani_player2> doubled the lead with a shot of his own. The Lions backed off in the second half and were content to leave with the three points they had already won.

Final score:
Dance 2 Revolution 0
Bedistan 2

Where we stand

The Lions currently have 6 points, meaning they are definitely somewhere in the top two at the moment. D2R and Tadjikistan can have anywhere from 0 to 3 points, and Nikea anywhere from 0 to 6. If the Pandas of Nikea have won both of their games to date, then the group is decided, with Bedistan and Nikea advancing. Unfortunately, with newsfeeds all over the world apparently down, we do not currently know anything outside Terranordalis, and even the news of these two matches is days old. We will be sure to bring you the latest, though.

Snub Nose 38

14-07-2004, 13:24

*we find ourselves in an unfamiliar place, and initially we are concerned, until we hear...*

- But, Margaret, the Hooligans haven't lost a match yet.
- While that is true, you loon, they have also not won a match yet.
- But...
- Two draws, brain-child. Two draws
- Then...
- Two points.
- If...
- They don't win the next match, they're chances of going through are about slim to none.
- So...
- Are you having trouble putting two or more words together? You know, forming an actual sentence?
- What?
- See?
- Huh?
- What?
- Rude...
- There.
- Huh?

*and so, we find comfort in the knowledge that our surroundings may have changed, but underneath it all, there is nothing new under the sun. say, we haven't had breakfast yet. and off we go to check out the quality of fare at the local eatery.*

Snub Nose 38

14-07-2004, 13:40

GACK!!!!! The links on page one don't work! Have to change 'em! Can't find the scores thread!

GACK!!!

note - "ooc"

Bedistan

14-07-2004, 14:55

That link would be http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=331488, BTW. :)

Also OOC: How in the world did I acquire this custom title that I don't really understand? :/

Snub Nose 38

14-07-2004, 15:44

ooc: Beddy, there doesn't seem to be ANY link between anything else and the absurd formum titles we're all being handed.

Melmond

14-07-2004, 17:02

A World Cup Preview
Gesamtkuntswerk to Sturm Away With the Cup, The Eagles Nest Only Second Best

After the heartbreaking choke disaster in Melmond, we were so distraught at the time that we were even thinking of not writing this preview thinking that it will give us horrible memories of our choke and bouts of anger when reporting on sides we know Melmond is better than. But anyway, despite Huey’s Euthanasia’s killer marketing success, we will do the preview anyway. On the flipside of good business, we have the hosts The Eagles Nest and Eauz, who are certainly to lose money on their hosting bid since the home side is not playing in front of their home crowd! But it’s really no surprise that pinkos have no business sense. And now…a look at the groups and teams.

Eauz

Group A

Despite the immediate anger of the Melmond sport aficionados of the Steve Bartman of NationStates football, The Eagles Nest, we really see great things for this side as they have a very solid team as always and one of the best managers in the world in Talio Aefnen. They also have home field advantage in the cup, well actually they don’t.

The Belmore Family is one of those sides that was once great, but now is slowly sliding down the football ladder. Certainly they never reached the greatness of a Svecia or Ravenspire, but I fear this side falls under the category of in the decline; They will struggle in this group.

Vilita is one of those sides that some Melmond fans felt that they should be in the World Cup instead. I disagree, Vilita is a great side and we believe that they will make the strongest showing of all the World Cup newcomers.

NASTIC 2 is also one of those sides where many Melmondians feel that their side is superior. This time I agree, however NASTIC 2 seems to be on a bit of a hot streak and have shown some flashes of brilliance that got them past a group which had some sides not make the World Cup which were considered more talented. They won’t finish last, but The Eagles Nest and Vilita should overcome them.

Prediction
1. The Eagles Nest
2. Vilita
3. NASTIC 2
4. The Belmore Family

Group B

Dance 2 Revolution certainly stayed cool during the qualifying session, staying comfortably above the other sides fighting in their group to get the top spot. However, this side hasn’t shown that it has the fortitude to play competitively at this stage.

Nikea is one of those sides where when little is expected of them, they absolutely flourish and dominate. The World Cup 12 qualifying session was like that when a relatively young Panda side had one of the best records in qualifying and this side, after missing qualifying completely, was the first team to qualify. Expectations are high here, how will they react?

Bedistan is by far the class of this group in the category of raw talent. The other three sides in the group couldn’t touch it. However, the gameplan has looked stale and predictable. If they mix it up and get some fire and inspiration this will be a dangerous style.

Tadjikistan is a very interesting side. They do show potential to do well in their World Cup debut as they have a moderately talented side with heart. However, this seemingly weak group may be deceptively difficult as Bedistan is uninspired yet amazingly talented and Nikea is the balance of talent and inspiration. Tadjikistan has the inspiration, one has to question if they have the talent to make the round of 16.

Prediction
1. Nikea
2. Bedistan
3. Tadjikistan
4. Dance 2 Revolution

Group C

In arguably the group of death in this World Cup, Liverpool England, actually seems to be the weakest of the four sides in the group. The Philosophers, more commonly known as the Wet Blankets among Melmondians, may have the skills to make the round of 16 in other groups, but in this loaded group, Liverpool England would be lucky to place third.

The Crocodiles of Tanah Burung have thus far coasted to the World Cup fueled with their raw talent as well as some rather creative moments. This may get them by in other groups, but with sides like Lemmitania and Oglethorpia, it’s just not going to cut it.

Lemmitania is certainly a side on a mission after their mega-disappointing performance at World Cup 14. The Lemmings seem to have the upper hand in heart against both Liverpool England and Tanah Burung and talent against Liverpool England, however this side eclipses them all.

Oglethorpia looks to be a solid contender this time around after stumbling a little bit at the qualifying gate. This colorful cast of characters got a chance to gel after World Cup 14 and should do very well.

Prediction
1. Oglethorpia
2. Lemmitania
3. Tanah Burung
4. Liverpool England

Group D

Spaam has yet to burst into top form as this mainstay barely even qualified to get to the World Cup. However, the Spaamians have too much talent to be denied and one never knows when this side will get a sudden burst of energy and speed by its competitors in the standings.

Oddly enough, we believe the Squornshelous side that didn’t even place in last year’s Cup of Harmony is better than this Squornshelous side that did qualify for this World Cup. Against top flight competition like Spaam and Brazillico, the future vision of success for the Pschychoes appears just to be a delusion.

Brazillico is undergoing a transition period between some of the top veterans at their prime as well as a raw and very talented youth movement within the Chili Bats. It’s as if this is the Brazillico version of Melmond’s “team of destiny” which proved to be anything but a disappointment. This Brazillico team of destiny shouldn’t disappoint in this group.

We saw many great things for the One Red Dot side in the previous World Cup. Not this time as we feel that the managing of this side just isn’t up to snuff to compete with Spaam and Brazillico in this group.

Prediction
1. Brazillico
2. Spaam
3. One Red Dot
4. Squornshelous

The Eagles Nest

Group E

Could the “E” in this group mean easy for Les Bleus de Eauz? Maybe, Snub Nose 38 and Giant Zucchini look rather good on paper but it is widely known that Eauz is the class of this group and are heavy favorites to win it. It would be a lock if Eauz actually had host nation advantage, but what could you say about commie business sense other than that phrase itself is an oxymoron.

The Hooligans of Snub Nose 38 made an excellent showing as predicted by the Melmondian pundits here in the last World Cup. Sure, they didn’t win the World Cup as predicted, but Snub Nose 38 did reach the quarterfinals. However, we just don’t see the fire and inspiration in this batch of Hooligans.

Giant Zucchini have always been wild cards in the World Cup. They are always in the World Cup, but one has a hard time predicting whether they will continue to underachieve at this stage or finally breakthrough. Unfortunately, we see more of the same as we see this side barely missing out on the Round of 16.

Now the big surprise is who we see overtaking the Zucchinis, the still lovable and former loser NEWI Cefn Druids. The Druids have finally found themselves some talent, enough to overtake the Melmond “team of shattered hopes and dreams.” This team has an almost unmatched heart and should overtake the relatively uninspired Snub Nose 38 and Giant Zucchini sides.

Prediction
1. Eauz
2. NEWI Cefn Druids
3. Giant Zucchini
4. Snub Nose 38

Group F

Kingsford is riding high coming off their first ever World Cup championship in front of their home crowd. The expectations are very high for this side. Audioslavia should be the only side this team should have trouble with in this group.

The ‘Slaves of Audioslavia came back from a slow start which involved Lee Branson stepping down from his manager post. Audioslavia should continue their momentum into the World Cup.

Aquilla: Not a chance.

Lovisa is one of those happy to be their sides. They are so glad that they are in the World Cup that they may forget that there is still plenty of more football to be played. The only match I see this team getting a chance for a result is against Aquilla.

Prediction
1. Audioslavia
2. Kingsford
3. Lovisa
4. Aquilla

Group G

Creedence Clearwater is one of those sides that the Melmondian faithful believes is much more talented then. We happen to agree. They were placed in a relatively easy group and took advantage of the underperforming Jeruselem to get it.

One of their opponents from that relatively easy group was one of the solid teams from that group, Commerce Heights. The Bulldogs should overtake Creedence Clearwater and squeak past Europa Brittania. Rejistania will be an interesting match.

Once again, Europa Brittania sneaks into the World Cup with mere talent alone. I suppose that shows why they have the reputation of being the most successful side in NationStates World Cup history. However, reputation won’t save them amongst the likes of Commerce Heights and Rejistania.

Rejistania has a solid side year in and year out, and this year is no exception as no team combines heart and talent like the Orange and Blues. However, this incarnation has had the reputation of playing well against the higher rated sides and just squeaking by lower rated sides. If they don’t get too arrogant, they will go far.

Prediction
1. Rejistania
2. Commerce Heights
3. Europa Brittania
4. Creedence Clearwater

Group H

It certainly was about time Mattigool made the World Cup. After being in the dreaded class of World Cup 11, Mattigool has recovered to make its first appearance on this biggest stage in the planet. However, they have the misfortune of being in a rather tough group. They shouldn’t last too long.

Kaze Progressa is a side that is determined to reclaim their past footballing glory ever since they slipped on their way to World Cup 13 and ended up missing a trip to Rejistania or Cockbill Street. They will face stiff competition in this group.

Quite possibly Gesamtkuntswerk may have its best side ever. Usually one can count on the Sturms for being a strong lock to make it and get to the round of 16 based on their physical abilities and the orderly style of play. However, this team has something that Sturm sides of the past don’t have, passion. This passion will give them great success this time around.

Total n Utter Insanity should make matches very interesting. They will certainly beat Mattigool, but matches against the determined Kaze Progressa sides and the orderly play of Gesamtkuntswerk will prove to be matches to watch. As for the side itself, it has talent, but will be hard pressed to duplicate its performance in the last World Cup.

Prediction
1. Gesamtkuntswerk
2. Total n Utter Insanity
3. Kaze Progressa
4. Mattigool

Round of 16
The Eagles Nest over Bedistan
Nikea over Vilita
Oglethorpia over Spaam
Brazillico over Lemmitania
Eauz over Kingsford
Audioslavia over NEWI Cefn Druids
Rejistania over Total n Utter Insanity
Gesamtkuntswerk over Commerce Heights

Quarterfinals
The Eagles Nest over Oglethorpia
Nikea over Brazillico
Rejistania over Eauz
Gesamtkuntswerk over Audioslavia

Semifinals
The Eagles Nest over Nikea
Gesamtkuntswerk over Rejistania

Final
Gesamtkuntswerk over The Eagles Nest

Vilita

14-07-2004, 17:12

rp Coming Later!

Vilita

14-07-2004, 22:40

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Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita) 1 - 1 Nastic 2
( -none- ) - ( TEN's 3 Strikers )

Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=vilita) lost out on giving themselves an easy passage into the second round, dropping an 0-3 decision against Group A favorites The Eagles Nest in an unimpressive display. Eagles Nest Strikers NAMEHERE and NAMEHERE made a mockery of the Vilitan defense and netted 3 times to give the Jungle Cats all to do on the third and final group matchday against The Belmore Family

The game started on equal footing, with both sides getting some good early chances. First it would be Massimo Corsi denying NAMEHERE's powerful shot after just 6 minutes. NAMEHERE had broken free on the right, found some space, and collected NAMEHERE's cross on his chest cooly, only to fire into the arms of the experienced Jungle Cat keeper. From the ensuing kick, Vilita would pressure the Eagles Nest, with Banda working well with Stott only to shoot well wide from 18 yards.

The match started to die out in the middle of the first half, with neither side pressing much of anything looking like a scoring chance. However, that would change 38 minutes in when The Eagles Nest earned their first corner of the afternoon. The Eagles Nest Captain floated a well placed corner to the far end of the box, where an Eagle midfielder had stepped up to head back to NAMEHERE, who was all alone, 15 yards out, and made no mistake firing past Massimo Corsi, and giving his side a 1-0 lead going into the break.

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Name
GK ::Massimo Corsi

D ::Danilo Liguori
D ::Enzo Ahat
D ::Giacomo Adika
DMC ::Jürgen Ramzi
ML ::Santo Kecker
MC ::Alexander Östling
MC ::Umberto Melli
MR ::Jonathon Stott
FC ::Callum Banda
FC ::Germán Salomón
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FC ::Serge DuPont
FC ::Jim Vella
M ::Jonathon Baledrokadroka
M ::Christian Dogbé
D ::Esemar Aliana
U ::Marasent Sioane
GK ::Rory Issah

After the break, the story remained the same, with the Only clear cut chances going to the Eagles Nest. Just before the hour mark, Vilitan coach Helmut Vilkaus made his first change, throwing in the youthful Serge DuPont, fresh off signing his first professional contract with Jungle Strike FC of the Vilitan Premier League, shaking off reports he would play in NEWI Cefn Druids, or sign for Champions Marine Coast United. However, DuPont's first touch would be disaster for the Jungle Cats, having a throw in intercepted by the Eagles Nest Midfield, NAMEHERE was able to receive the ball in space, and out pace Ahat to go one on one with Corsi. What happened next would be a moment of Controversy, with Corsi appearing to take down NAMEHERE, and the referee awarding the Penalty. However, the referee refused to book Corsi, to the angst of the Eagles Nest bench, due to the location of defender Danlio Liguori, who had raced back to aid the keeper. NAMEHERE chose to take the resulting penalty himself, and easily converted low to the keepers left hand side, sending Corsi the wrong way and putting the Eagles Nest 2-0 up with half an hour to play.

Despite attacking minded substitutions, bringing in Jonathon Baledrokadroka and Marasent Sioane, The Jungle Cats were unable to seriously challenge the Eagles Nest goal. Their best chance came through Melli on 78 minutes, but his effort hit the outside of the keepers right hand post and went out for a goal kick. A late lapse by the Jungle Cat Defense saw NAMEHERE snatch a 89th minute sealer for the Eagles Nest, a Third goal that could see the Jungle Cats out of the competition on goal difference if they fail to defeat The Belmore Family on matchday 3.

The Jungle Cats currently sit last in the group on 1 point. However, The Belmore Family and Nastic both sit just 1 point ahead, on 2 points, in 2nd and 3rd. The Eagles Nest currently sit top with 6 points and are guarenteed through to the next round. In order for the Jungle Cats to finish second, and qualify through to the next round, they must defeat The Belmore Family, and Hope that Nastic do not beat The Eagles Nest on the final matchday. Any result of Nastic Winning, or Vilita not Winning, would see the Jungle Cats crashing out at the first group stage.

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Vilita Top World Cup XV Finals Scorers:

WC15
1 Enzo Ahat [ 1 ]

Vilita All-Time Top Scorers:

TOT
1 Callum Banda [ 24 ]
2 Germán Salomón [ 11 ]
Santo Kecker [ 11 ]
4 Serge DuPont [ 8 ]
Jonathon Stott [ 8 ]
6 Jonathon Baledrokadr[ 6 ]
7 Alexander Östling [ 5 ]
Jürgen Ramzi [ 5 ]
9 Giacomo Adika [ 4 ]
10 Nigel Chapman [ 3 ]
11 Emarka Aliana [ 2 ]
Elekim Cairns [ 2 ]
Jan Christiansen [ 2 ]
Christian Dogbé [ 2 ]
Carmine Mbidzo [ 2 ]
Umberto Melli [ 2 ]
Tanner Nerni [ 2 ]
Jim Vella [ 2 ]
Enzo Ahat [ 2 ]
20 David Leacock [ 2 ]
Danilo Liguori [ 1 ]
Lorenzo Mumamba [ 1 ]
Baron O'Toole [ 1 ]
Mark Price [ 1 ]
Marasent Sioane [ 1 ]

DuPont Signs for Strike

Lonngeylin club side Jungle Strike FC of the Vilitan Premier Division have announced the signing of Vilitan National Starlet Serge DuPont. DuPont was previously uncontracted, but discovered playing for his local side, and impressive performances for the u21 side earned him a substitute role on the Senior side during World Cup 15. Many rumors surrounded DuPonts transfer, including moves to NEWI Cefn Druids, Kingsford and Liverpool England. However, DuPont indicated he wished to stay in Vilita, and the appeal of a starting role at Jungle Strike FC has been the determining factor in choosing Strike over Champions Marine Coast United, says DuPont.

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M01:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [1] - [1] NASTIC 2
M02:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [0] - [3] The Eagles Nest
M03:
Vilita (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/34936/page=display_nation/nation=vilita) [] - [] The Belmore Family

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