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Cup of Harmony XIV
Lethislavania/Oglethorpia

Welcome to the Cup of Harmony. Most would call you all the "Best of the Rest". You've failed to qualify for the World Cup play-off, but due to your outstanding sportsmanship and high-quality (or spirited) play, you have been invited to a special tournament. Hopefully you can enjoy this tournament as much is if you had qualified. We will be playing in 4 groups of 4, all of the games taking place in Lethislavania or Oglethorpia. You will have 3 games, whereupon the highest teams in each group will advance to a bracketed playoff formant, culminating in crowning a champion. Good luck, everyone!

[Although RP is optional, it would be suggested. You are in this tournament due to your ability to write; thus, it would be advisable to do so. There may or may not be an RP cap - Do not let this impede your story telling. Also, if you wish, you may also post your roster in this thread along with your acceptance. Most of all, have fun!]

::Accepted teamS::
Nova Britannicus
Oglethorpia
Lethislavania
Kylaai
Hockey Canada
Bettia
Liamist States
Nedalia
Chicanada
Kazakhstania
Fmjphoenix
Nonesuch Street
Euroslavia
Haperd

NOTICE - If we do not have 16 teams by Tuesday, 5:00 PM CST, I shall have two puppet teams or one take the place of the missing teams. Sorry for the delays, all.

http://www.nationstates.net/images/flags/uploads/kylaai.jpgThe Reformed Islands of Kylaai

Goalkeeper: Mandoo Nania
Defenders: Lital Tirar, Hito Burrito, Vito Frito, Max
Midfielders: Rising Sun, Macala Moria, Tennence Fleiam, Norada-Fell
Attackers: Mazu Kazu, Vlanti Vimorta

Kylaai lose world cup qualifying


Kylaai were ready for another time in the world cup finals for the second time ever in world cup 22 and all of the players already had the hotels. Kylaai was second place in Region 11 and only 2 bad games they lost. When it was the game with Kylaai and Slaikau it only needed a win for Kylaai and it would be the world cup finals again. After Kylaai lost the game against Slaikau it was needed to win the rest of the games or else Kylaai might lose. When Kylaai played Bestiville Vlanti Vimorta played very good and he scored one goal very quickly. When Vlanti Vimorta scored the goal it gave confidence to Kylaai who were also happy that Slaikau was losing. If Slaikau won Kylaai would be in bad. Kylaai still had confidence against Bestiville and Tennence Fleiam scored for the first time. Everyone was happy for Tennence Fleiam who does not score very much. Kylaai won Bestiville and was in second place.

Only one more game Kylaai had to win and the world cup final they would be in. Gaian Ascendancy won the game at the same time and Slaikau did not win. Kylaai could have won but they played team number 1 Vilita and lost 2-1. When Kylaai lost, Gaian Ascendancy became second place and Kylaai lost. Kylaai hope to play in Cup of Harmony Invitational XIV instead of the world cup final 22 now. Kylaai won twice the Cup of Harmony and no team has done this more.

Hockey Canada will gladly participate. We're trying to wipe off the smell of losing but there's only 1 cloth in Hockey Canada.

Well, we've got a busy schedule, what with the resumption of the Bettian First Division and the upcoming AOCAF, but what they hey, count us in. We finished third in a tough group and we'd love to give this a go if the hosts will have us.

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Colours:
Home Kit:
Yellow & Green Quarters, Yellow Shorts, Green Socks.
Change Kit:
Blue & White Quarters, White Shorts, Blue Socks.

Manager:
Munir At-Tariq - age 53.
Took over as caretaker manager following Ian Atkins' sacking after the Baptism of Fire Cup controversy.

Squad:
Goalkeepers:

1. Amir Bettison - Gabalfa Rovers, age 32, 45 caps.
One of the few to have played for the team since the nation's formation. Considered by many pundits to be something of a talisman. Is currently nursing broken ribs that may keep him out of action for some time.

2. Ricardo DiTorino - Endunn Town, age 19, 11 caps.
A bright prospect renowned for his cat-like agility, DiTorino has made a name for himself since making his team debut at the age of 15.

3. Robert Sole - Lorshill United, age 22, 0 caps.
An ever-present in Lorshill's cup winning team of 2001 but has yet to make his international debut. His 6'4" frame allows him to easily deal with high crosses and set pieces.

Defence:

4. Michael Ryder - Gabalfa City, age 27, 28 caps.
A tough tackler, Ryder has played for the national team since the beginning, but has recently been hampered by a recurring knee injury.

5. Musa Williams - Gabalfa Rovers, age 27, 29 caps.
Has made the left-back position his own since deputising for the injured Michael Ryder. Captain of the 2004 champions and current league leaders Gabalfa Rovers.

6. Wasim Morgan - Ceffinton Town, age 23, 16 caps.
A versatile utility man who can play on the right or left of defence.

7. Geraint Carew - AFC Rendrew, age 26, 36 caps.
A speedy right-sided defender noted for his ability to set up swift counter-attacks. Can also play on the right wing.

8. Said Ismail - Butetown Dragons, age 34, 36 caps.
Vastly experienced defender who has recently returned to his hometown club after plying his trade abroad.

9. Marty Rahl - AFC Rendrew, age 28, 16 caps.
A tenacious player with undoubted defensive capabilities, but whose temperament has occasionally been called into question.

10. Jonathon McKinnon - Ceffinton Town, age 20, 8 caps.
Former captain of the Bettia Under-21 squad, his performances have started to see him come into the reckoning for a regular place in the international squad. A bright prospect for the future.

11. Amir Bin Da'ud - Gabalfa Rovers, age 28, 29 caps.
A solid, dependable defender famed for his long throw-ins. His speed however sometimes lets him down.

12. Gareth Coates (captain) - Grappenhall United, age 25, 25 caps, 1 goal.
A towering physical presence in the centre of defence, his height comes in handy in attacking set-pieces as well as defensive. Has recently been named captain after Amir Bettison's injury.

Midfield:

13. John Connick - Aust Rangers, age 29, 31 caps.
Has come into his own as the playmaker of the team, his natural position is deep in central midfield from which he sets up his forwards.

14. Roman Pullman - Roath Albion, age 28, 14 caps.
An unspectacular but solid, influential figure in the centre of midfield. Probably would have won more caps than he already has if it wasn't for his infamous bust-up with the manager at his former club resulting in a one-year suspension.

15. Aaron Brown - Whitchurch United, age 22, 25 caps, 2 goals.
A quick little player who has proven to be adept at floating in long crosses from the right-hand side.

16. Jason Abdullah - Butetown Dragons, age 19, 11 caps.
Very pacy young left-sided midfielder known for his hot-headed disposition.

17. Omar Whistler - Maindy Wanderers, age 24, 26 caps, 11 goals.
A stylish midfielder known for his efficient style and deft touches. He is also proving to be a cool-headed penalty-taker, something which the Bettian national team has been sorely lacking.

18. Evan Brooks - Gabalfa Rovers, age 27, 43 caps, 13 goals.
The 'Golden Boy' of Bettian football, Brooks is well-known for his prowess from set-pieces and stinging long-range shots.

19. Ieaun Swain - Grappenhall United, age 22, 6 caps, 2 goals.
Self-styled 'country boy' who has recently emerged into the Bettian top flight after leaving his local Fourth Division team.

Forwards:

20. Stuart Abdul-Rahim - Gabalfa Rovers, age 33, 49 caps, 34 goals.
Bettia's long-time target-man and record goalscorer (but only just). An unrivalled poacher in the Bettian First Division.

21. Chris Hutton - Whitchurch United, age 18, 14 caps, 3 goals.
A precocious young talent who has burst onto the domestic scene. Famed (or feared) for his tenacious hassling of opposition defenders.

22. Bobbie Rosenstiehl - Downton, age 23, 9 caps, 4 goals.
A somewhat controversial selection for the national squad, he only qualified because his maternal grandmother was born one mile inside Bettia's borders. He soon silenced his right-wing critics by scoring a brace on his debut in last month's friendly against Unklestan.

23. John Harding - Endunn Town, age 28, 20 caps, 15 goals.
A lanky centre-forward whose early career has been hampered by injuries, but has recently seen his prospects improve after gaining promotion with Endunn. A deadly header of the ball.

24. Gethin Ward - Gabalfa Rovers, age 29, 21 caps, 14 goals.
Forms the feared strike partnership with Stuart Abdul-Rahim which has performed so well both club and country. However, he has recently experienced a dip in form which has seen him lose his first team place in the national squad.

25. Judson York - AFC Rendrew, age 25, 10 caps, 14 goals
The first black player to pull on the green-and-yellow shirt. His lightning-quick pace is virtually unmatched in the Bettian league. Is equally at home in the centre or on either side of the pitch.

OOC: We're in. The French is provided by the Alta Vista Babel Fish, so please dont bother correcting it because I don't actually speak French.

The Liamist States Multilingual Network will be taking on broadcast duties and will translate all broadcasts into three of the four official languages (we're not translating into that language of the slums, Old Liamist, and only into Tablelandian if we can find the time and space) of the Liamist States.

"h' Liamis" S-a-'s Mul-ilingual N'-work will b' "aking on broadcas" du-i's and will "ransla-' all broacas-s in-o "h' four official languag's (w'r' no" "ranslan-ing in-o "ha" languag' of "h' slums, Old Liamis", and only in "abl'landian if we can find the time and space) of "h' Liamis" S-a-'s.

Le réseau multilingue d'états de Liamist prendra des fonctions d'émission et traduira toutes les émissions en quatre langues officielles (nous ne traduisons pas en cette langue de taudis, Vieux Liamist, et seulement dans Tablelandian si nous pouvons trouver le temps et l'espace) des états de Liamist.


LIAMIST STATES MARMADUKES
Cast & Crew

Coach: Jamus Spring
A normally reserved man, Jamus Spring has rarely been seen by the media at his matches, let alone in public. His speech at the BoF presentation was a perfect example. Spring said "Thanks" and quickly walked off. He is noted for intolerance of bad sportsmanship while using thuggish players to intimidate opposition. Using a 4-3-3 formation, Coach Spring rarely makes substitutions. If you want a place in the Marmadukes, you had better be able to play full-on in your role for ninety minutes.

Media Contact: Illario Forster
Forster is the man who presides over each of the Marmadukes press conferences, usually the only thing preventing Hal Bell and Mi Rainford Jr from killing each other, and secretly co-ordinates the psychological gaming that the Liamist States became notorious for in the BoF. Gaian Ascendancy, who the Marmadukes share a group with, were the first targets of such attacks, each player waking up with one hand in a bowl of water and a very wet patch on their sheets. He manipulates Mi Rainford Jr’s contacts for his own use, sparking off the terrible rivalry between the Marmadukes and Chicanada Kodiaks, which, due to a mass depression from losing, has since been resolved. After causing the Marmadukes to show up late for their first game, resulting in the Marmadukes biggest ever loss, and refusing to take responsibility, Forster is an important, albeit unpopular, component of the team.

The Marmadukes (*starting line-up)
Goalkeepers
01. Mi Rainford Jr (City de Liam)*
One half of the Bell-Rainford rivalry, Rainford is a surly, bitter and often sarcastic character. He feels he is unappreciated on a side who worships their forward line, with little regard for the fact that Rainford conceded only a handful of goals, most of which were penalties. He is the son of Commander Mi Rainford, head of the Liamist States Military Forces and his favourite film, as a result, is Team America.
02. Carl Cashmore (Marmadukes FC)

Backs
Collectively, the backline is fairly no name, rarely making press conference appearances but their strength, fitness and commitment are responsible for the Marmadukes BoF win. They are frequently relied on but rarely break in their staggered formation. They usually follow from Mi Rainford Jr’s lead.
05. Hugh Killick (CDL United)*
03. Thomas McQuary (Alexandra)*
07. Arthur Claridge (Canterbury)*
16. Michael Knight (Liamistan FC)*
15. Dane Abatiell (Sheffield)
23. Drew Vallis (Sheffield)
11. Brant Musetti (Fairbank Vice)

Midfielders
17. Jackson Eaks (Alexandra)*
A popular hit with the ladies, especially the babe reporter, and fiancee, Neva Jardin, Jackson Eaks is a young Marmaduke at just twenty-four years of age. As such, he is a sensitive young man, yet to come to terms with the fame and pressure of international soccer, crying when it seems like too much (halftime against Naglegrad, for instance). However, Eaks is a talent to watch for, especially with his deadly corner kicking skills and ability to combine with Rod Manoni and Troy Champion to create opportunities out of nothing.
09. Rod Manoni (C, Mayfair)*
The captain and midfield leader, Manoni is an uberexperienced player, leading domestic champions and Liamist Club Cup winners, Mayfair, to their double victories, thrice in four years. He is now the oldest on the team at thirty-one years of age. Known as the Master of the Boot at home, he can take any free kick from the edge of the penalty box and turn it into a goal.
12. Troy Champion (Trenportsmouth)*
A late call up last WC, Champion has since worked himself in as an integral part of the squad, even if it does mean a tactical reshuffle from 5-2-3 to 4-3-3. Champion, somewhat of a mystery, does not attend press conferences when they are held, leaving him the odd one out on the midfield. He is a quality player, and when he settles into his international role, will be quite a handful for the opposition.
30. Edward Lautscham (Fairbank Vice)
04. Marshall Ash (LS Town)
21. Kahumanu Hart (Mayfair)

Forwards
13. Armand Iziary (Canterbury)*
A flamboyant forward, Iziary first made an impression by scoring a hattrick on his, and the team’s, international debut. He is an athletic striker and very passionate about his game. He, like Christian Dressel, defers to Hal Bell when making striking decisions, although he leads Hal Bell in the all-time top scorers list.
24. Hal Bell (CDL United)*
Hal Bell is considered by fans, his team and the media alike to be the MAN. He was highest scorer last season for his side and many tipped CDL United to take the Liamist Club Cup four years ago, until they were stopped in the semis by local arch rivals, City de Liam, when Bell choked, a psychological problem he faces until this day, haunting him. He and Mi Rainford Jr have not got a good relationship. They were friends up until that semi-final when Bell met Necia Rainford and began an illicit love affair, resulting divorce and the most vile football rivalry ever seen in the Liamist States Empire.
08. Christian Dressel (Gradburg North)*
Scoring two goals in the BoF final, Dressel is somewhat of a surprise package from that tournament. After Marlin Smoots failed to shine, he was given the go ahead and scored in his first match. The quietest of the forward pack, Dressel has proven himself a decent forward and many look to him to replace Bell when he retires (may that day never come) as the forward pack leader.
19. Yoichi Kajahara (Marmadukes FC)
28. Fraser Pushkin (East Trenport)

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Entraîneur : Jamus Spring
L'homme normalement réservé du ressort A de Jamus, ressort de Jamus a été rarement vu par les médias à ses allumettes, encore moins l'en public. Son discours à la présentation de BOF était un exemple parfait. Le ressort a indiqué des "mercis" et rapidement a marché au loin. Il est noté pour l'intolérance du mauvais sportsmanship tout en en utilisant des joueurs de thuggish pour intimider l'opposition. En utilisant une formation 4-3-3, le ressort d'entraîneur fait rarement des substitutions. Si vous voulez un endroit dans le Marmadukes, vous avez eu mieux pour pouvoir jouer plein-sur dans votre rôle pendant quatre-vingt-dix minutes.

Contact De Médias : Illario Forster
Forster est l'homme qui préside excédent chacun des conférences de presse de Marmadukes, habituellement la seule chose empêchant Hal Bell et mille Rainford Jr du massacre, et coordonne secrètement le jeu psychologique que les états de Liamist sont devenus notoires pour dans BoF. Gaian Ascendancy, avec qui la part de Marmadukes par groupe, étaient les premières cibles de telles attaques, de chaque joueur se réveillant avec une main dans une cuvette de l'eau et d'une pièce rapportée très humide sur leurs feuilles. Il manoeuvre des contacts de mille Rainford Jr pour son usage personnel, étincelant outre de la rivalité terrible entre le Marmadukes et Chicanada Kodiaks, qui, dû à une dépression de masse de perdre, a été depuis résolu. Après avoir fait apparaître le Marmadukes en retard pour leur premier jeu, ayant pour résultat la plus grande jamais perte de Marmadukes, et de refuser de prendre la responsabilité, Forster est un important, quoiqu'inpopulaire, composant de l'équipe.

Les Marmadukes (* commençant la ligne)
Guardiens
01. Mi Rainford Jr (City de Liam) *
Une moitié de la rivalité de Cloche-Rainford, Rainford est un caractère hargneux, amer et souvent sarcastique. Il se sent qu'il est inapprécié d'un côté qui adore leur ligne vers l'avant, avec peu de respect pour le fait que Rainford a concédé seulement une poignée de buts, lesquels étaient des pénalités. Il est le fils de commandant Mi Rainford, le chef du Liamist énonce les forces militaires et son film de favori, en conséquence, est équipe Amérique.
02. Karl Cashmore (Marmadukes FC)

Backs
Dos Collectivement, le backline n'est aucun nom, faisant rarement des aspects de conférence de presse mais leur force, forme physique et engagement sont responsables de la victoire de BOF de Marmadukes. Ils sont fréquemment comptés sur mais enfoncent rarement leur formation décalée. Ils suivent habituellement du fil de mille Rainford Jr.
05. Hugh Killick (CDL Uni) *
03. Thomas McQuary (Alexandra) *
07. Arthur Claridge (Cantorbéry) *
16. Chevalier De Michael (Liamistan FC) *
15. Danois Abatiell (Sheffield)
23. Drew Vallis (Sheffield)
11. Brant Musetti (Vice De Fairbank)

Midfielders
17. Jackson Eaks (Alexandra) *
Un coup populaire avec les dames, particulièrement le journaliste de bébé, et fiancée, Neva Jardin, Jackson Eaks est un jeune Marmaduke à juste vingt-quatre ans. En tant que tels, il est un jeune homme sensible, pourtant pour venir aux limites avec la renommée et la pression du football international, pleurant quand elle semble comme trop (à mi-temps contre Naglegrad, par exemple). Cependant, Eaks est un talent à surveiller, particulièrement avec ses qualifications et capacité de coup de pied de coin mortel de combiner avec Rod Manoni et champion de Troy pour créer des occasions hors de rien. 09. Rod Manoni (C, Mayfair)*
Le capitaine et le chef de zone centrale, Manoni est uberexperienced des champions domestiques de joueur, de mener et des gagnants de tasse de club de Liamist, Mayfair, à leurs doubles victoires, trois fois en quatre ans. Il est maintenant le plus vieux sur l'équipe à trente et un ans. Connu comme le maître de l'Initialisation à la maison, il peut prendre tout coup-de-pied libre à partir du bord de la boîte de pénalité et le transformer en but.
12. Troy Champion (Trenportsmouth)*
Un en retard appellent la dernière carte de travail, champion a depuis lors travaillé dedans comme partie intégrale du peloton, même si il signifie un remaniement tactique de 5-2-3 à 4-3-3. Le champion, légèrement d'un mystère, ne suit pas des conférences de presse quand elles sont tenues, lui laissant l'impair dehors sur la zone centrale. Il est un joueur de qualité, et quand il solde le compte dans son rôle international, sera tout à fait une poignée pour l'opposition.
30. Edouard Lautscham (Vice De Fairbank)
04. Cendre De Maréchal (Ville de LS)
21. Kahumanu Hart (Mayfair)

Expédie
13. Armand Iziary (Cantorbéry)*
Un vers l'avant flamboyant, Iziary a fait la première fois une impression en marquant un hattrick sur le sien, et l'équipe, début international. Il est un grèviste sportif et très passionné au sujet de son jeu. Il, comme Dressel chrétien, reporte à Hal Bell en prenant des décisions saisissantes, bien qu'il mène Hal Bell dans la liste supérieure absolue de scorers.
24. Hal Bell (CDL Uni)*
Hal Bell est considéré comme étant par les ventilateurs, son équipe et les médias semblables l'HOMME. Il était le plus haut scorer la saison passée pour son côté et beaucoup de CDL inclinés unis pour prendre la tasse de club de Liamist il y a quatre ans, jusqu'à ce qu'ils aient été arrêtés dans les ornements par les rivaux locaux de voûte, City de Liam, quand Bell obstruée, un problème psychologique qu'il fait face jusqu'à ce jour, le hantant. Démuni lui et de mille Rainford Jr ont obtenu un bon rapport. Ils étaient des amis vers le haut jusqu'à celui semi-finale-final quand Bell a rencontré Necia Rainford et a commencé une liaison amoureuse illicite, un divorce résultant et la rivalité du football la plus vile jamais vue dans l'empire d'états de Liamist.
08. Chrétien Dressel (Nord de Gradburg)*
Marquant deux buts dans la finale de BOF, Dressel est légèrement d'un paquet de surprise de ce tournoi. Après que Marlin Smoots n'ait pas brillé, il a été donné l'avancement et marqué dans sa première allumette. Le plus silencieux du paquet vers l'avant, Dressel s'est prouvé que un vers l'avant décent et beaucoup regardent à lui pour remplacer Bell quand il se retire (pouvez que le jour ne viennent jamais) en tant que chef vers l'avant de paquet.
19. Yoichi Kajahara (Marmadukes FC)
28. Fraser Pushkin (Trenport Est)

The Nedalia Lions


GOALKEEPERS:

Derrell Lynch (12 caps)
- Capteria GK, 28 years of age. Has been in good form in the Nedalia Premier League, but has been inconsistent thus far on the international stage. Was the starting goalkeeper for both the BOF and WC 22 Qualifying campaigns.

Jim Brown (1 cap):
- Rappor GK, 22 years of age. Started for the U21 WC 14 runner-ups Lions squad. Has earned 7 U21 caps.

Task Flagrant:
- Carlesa GK, 31 years of age. Problematic vs. set plays, but solid in every other aspect. Level-headed and professional.


DEFENDERS:

Huller (13 cap/0 goals):
- Momesta CD, 29 years of age. Strong tackler, known for his volatile behavior. Has been solid in both league and international tournament play.

Cole Zenith (13 caps/0 goals):
- Bronkstone CD, 30 years of age. The captain of the squad, and also the team's most consistent performer. Never seems to have a bad game. All-around terrific defender, his influence on the team is second to none.

Hans Lamm (7 caps/0 goals):
- Honsfield RD, 22 years of age. Very quick and agile, has replaced Stake as the starting leftback of the squad after strong performances in the WC 22 qualifying campaign. Has earned 7 U21 caps.

Joshua Vastu (10 caps/0 goals):
- Honsfield LD, 28 years of age. Never backs down, speed and fitness are his strengths. Solid tackler and good with headers.

Jorgem Ruff (3 caps/0 goals):
- Edensanne LD, 24 years of age. Solid all around, a little slow off the ball.

Stevenson (2 caps/0 goals):
- Brickell CD, 23 years of age. Very impressive player, is slated as the up and coming defender of the Lions.

Justin Stake (10 caps/0 goals):
- Bronkstone RD, 27 years of age. Speed, agility, pace. Lacks tackling skills, makes up for it with positioning. Has had a good season in the NPL, but has been marred by inconsistency at the international level.


MIDFIELDERS:


Nene (12 caps/3 goals):
- Shoreland LM, 19 years of age. The shining star of Nedalian football, is a wonder with the ball. Breaks defenses down as if it was a stroll in the park. Phenomenal offensive talent. 7 U21 caps/7 U21 goals.

Trent Hardman (11 cap/1 goals):
- Riveria DM, 22 years of age. Straight forward, no nonsense type of player. Intimidating and tough. 7 U21 caps.

Kenneth (11 caps/1 goals):
- Rappor AM, 26 years of age. Great passer, great finisher. Has speed to match his power.

Ali Fouad (10 caps/1 goals):
- Dorpar RM, 26 years of age. Great goalscoring threat, also dishes out a fantastic cross. Great at set pieces.

Don Downing (9 caps/2 goals):
- Carlesa LM, 22 years of age. An incredible talent, would surely be starting if not for Nene. Fast, strong, and a great ballhandler. Adequate at crossing.

Jim Samuel (3 caps):
- Woodston DM, 32 years of age. The elder stateman of the team, very poised and controlled. Great passer, good tackler.

Innit Point (9 caps/1 goals):
- Internashionale (Starblaydia) AM, 21 years of age. The first Nedalian player to make the move out of Nedalia. Incredible playmaker, sure to break into the first eleven before long. Was bought for $6,000,000. 7 U21 caps/2 goals.

Brian Gordon (6 caps/0 goals):
- Aanjar RM, 19 years of age. Consistent and solid. The best crosser on the team, great at set pieces as well. 7 U21 caps/1 goals.


FORWARDS:


Mattan (11 caps/4 goals):
- Porasse SC, 25 years of age. Ultimate goal poacher, finds ways to get them in seemingly out of nowhere. Very quick.

Chris Yamtech (9 caps/2 goals):
- Shoreland SC, 27 years of age. Great shot, great heading ability. Very strong, has decent speed.

Tim James (7 caps/2 goals):
- Dorpar SC, 18 years of age. Quickest player on the team, has the ballhandling skills to match. Consistently gets by 2 or more defenders. Sensational talent. 7 U21 caps/6 goals.

Karry (7 caps/0 goals):
- Bronkstone SC, 20 years of age. The tallest player on the team, his heading ability is second to none. Has decent ability on the ground, very powerful shot. 7 U21 caps/4 goals.

Chicanada gladly accepts the invitation.

More info later ;)

Count me in!

I'll try to RP this time, I haven't had much time lately.

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Bluebirds come for their second Cup of Harmony
'5th-Beatle' Award-Winners hope to take home the title

With only minor changes from the World Cup 22 Qualifying Squad, Luke Hempell comes in for the aging Edward Johnson while Harry Fletcher drops to the reserve section, replaced by young Quentin Bentley on the pitch and Wilburforce Jones on the bench.

Nova Britannicus' Bluebirds are only here in the cup of Harmony (their first since World Cup 18, their debut tournament) having qualified for the Finals for World Cup 19, 20 and 21. Despite beating Number-One-in-the-World team Total n Utter Insanity on the last matchday of Qualifying, the Bluebirds' fate was not in their own hands, and a Hiiraan win sent the gallant Britannicans crashing into third place and into the Cup of Harmony.

So, the team:

Manager: Jean-Paul Georges-Ringeaux

Starting XI
1. Nick Cavaletti, GK, 35 - Iskara Daii
2. Trefor Fortier, RB, 28 - Montepool Waves
3. Dave Gooner, LB, 27 - Foxchester Raiders
4. Rick Powers, C/DM, 27 - Beverington Hawks
5. Billy-Joe Ximbod, R/CB, 28 - Beverington Hawks
13. Luke Hempell, CB, 25 - Hernsworth Cubs
7. Marcus Astin, R/CM, 24 - Montepool Waves
16. Quentin Bentley, AM, 24 - Foxchester Raiders
9. Akira Jones, CF, 29 - Beverington Hawks
10. John Pompey, RW/SC, 29 - Montepool Waves
11. Frederic La Salle, L/RW, 28 - Iskara Daii

Substitutes
12. George Swarton, GK, 25 - Internashionale
6. Edward Johnson, CB, 30 - Widdrington Wolves
14. Lindesfarn Green, SW, 24 - Tuncastle Rovers
15. Tarquin Ferguson, CM, 25 - Tuncastle Rovers
22. Wilburforce Jones, RW, 22 - Foxchester Raiders
17. Paul Fortier, SC, 26 - Corinthian Spirits
18. David Bond, CF/SC, 26 - Montepool Waves

Reserves
19. Jeremy McFarland, GK, 30 - Hernsworth Cubs
20. Alan Baize, R/CB, 24 - Montepool Waves
21. Rupert Smith, C/LB, 27 - Hernsworth Cubs
8. Harry Fletcher, AM/LW, 28 - Foxchester Raiders
23. Colin Forsham, SC, 25 - Veles

The formation:
http://www.starblaydestudios.co.uk/Images/NBCoH22.jpg

The kit:
http://www.starblaydestudios.co.uk/NB_Shirt.gif

Fmjphoenix accepts and will post a roster later.

The Bureaucratic Tribune

Oglethorpia to participate in first Cup of Harmony

Megalopolis City (BT) -- With a reemergence of the Oglethorpian squad in World Cup 22 came a fall from grace; putting the squad at its present position, poised to take place in the 14th Cup of Harmony.

"But wait! There's more!" exclaimed OAF President Joe Staplin. "It's the best of the worst, and i'm sure in some way we'll convey that."

For the tournament Oglethorpia will field the same squad (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=8690275&postcount=37) that played in World Cup 22, with the van Mistletoe brothers playing midfield this time around.

While a sign of Oglethorpia's new position in the footballing world, Staplin's optimistic view is as omnipotent as ever; for him, it's an opportunity that serves as the testing grounds for Oglethorpia's hopeful real effort in World Cup 23.

"Don't be surprised if you see half foreign players on the squad. We're desperate at this point," stated Staplin.

On the other hand, Torrence Black isn't discouraged by the Cup of Harmony experience.

"We're takin' this thing home!" he shouted emphatically. "Well, in the event we aren't beaten or drawn against in such a manner as to take us out of the running. But that won't, because we're takin' this thing home!"

Haperd would like to compete if there are any places

Nonesuch Street accepts the invitation.

Their squad:

Keepers:

1. W. K. Highsenburg, Boson Athletic
13.E. Firmee, Hadron United*
21.M. Nearanight, Capacitor United

Defenders:

2. A. Onestine, left back, Graviton FC*
3. N. H. D. Boore, central defender/sweeper, Lepton United
4. R. P. Fineman, right back, Baryon FC*
5. H. A. Beyta, central defender, Boson Athletic
14.E. R. J. A. Shrewdinger, central defender, Graviton FC*
16.P. A. M. D'Iraq, left back, Lepton United
20.C. A. Doubler, full back, Baryon FC

Midfielders:

6. M. K. E. L. Plank, defensive midfielder, Quark United*
7. W. E. Pohli, central midfielder, Gluon Athletic*
8. L. Mightner, left winger, Quark United*
11.N. de Slah, winger, Ionosphere FC*
12.J. H. Poahcare, defensive/central midfielder, Lepton United
17.E. Bruthaford, left winger/central midfielder, Baryon FC
19.V. F. K. Birchnaze, utility midfielder, Fluid Dynamics FC*

Attackers:

9. S. Chandra Seccah, striker, Gluon Athletic*
10.J. C. MacSwell, forward, Flux United*
15.S. W. Horking, striker, Graviton FC
18.L. Boltsman, forward, Ionosphere FC
22.H. C. Earstead, forward, Fluid Dynamics FC

The Euroslavia Phantoms will accept and compete. (I'll post the roster later)

Du' "o having "o broadcas" 'v'ry-hing in "hr'' languag's, our m'dia s-uff had "o b' k'p" fairly "igh". Our journalism will probably suff'r bu" dammi", w'r' "h' only on's showing "h' mos" popular humanbas'd spor" in "h' 'n-ir' Liamis" S-a-'s!

Due to having to broadcast everything in three languages, our media stuff had to be kept fairly tight. Our journalism will probably suffer but dammit, were the only ones showing the most popular human-based sport in the entire Liamist States!

En raison de devoir annoncer tout dans trois langues, notre substance de médias a dû être maintenue assez serrée. Notre journalisme souffrira probablement mais le dammit, étaient le seul montrant le sport humain-basé le plus populaire dans les états entiers de Liamist!

Marmaduk's Piss'd A" Having "o Play Crap of Harmony Whil' Vagu' Rivals Play In WC
S-upid Gaian Asc'ndancy...

How unfair is i" "ha" w' kick'd "h'm "o "h' curb 'v'ry-im' w' play bu" "h'y go off and win Cups of Harmony and qualify for "h' WC? Sur'ly, our na-ional j'alousy will ris' up and l'ad "o a bru-al 'ncoun-'r n'x" "im'.

Marmadukes Pissed At Having to Play Crap of Harmony While Vague Rivals Play In WC
Stupid Gaian Ascendancy...

How unfair is it that we kicked them to the curb everytime we play but they go off and win Cups of Harmony and qualify for the WC? Surely, our national jealousy will rise up and lead to a brutal encounter next time.

Marmadukes A Pissé à Devoir Jouer La Merde De L'harmonie Tandis Que Les Rivaux Vagues Jouent Dans
L'ascendant stupide de carte de travail Gaian...

Combien injuste est-il que nous les avons donnés un coup de pied à l'everytime de bord que nous jouons mais ils vont au loin et gagnent des tasses d'harmonie et qualifient pour la carte de travail? Sûrement, notre jalousie nationale montera vers le haut et mènera à une rencontre brutale la fois prochaine.

Fmjphoenix Vikings

Starters listed in green.
Rookies listed in blue.

Coaches:
Head Coach: Gisterfred Q. Disterfred, 42 Years Old (Turori) - First non-Fmjphoenix native to become coach of the Vikings. Has good coaching expierence and will be a great addition to Fmjphoenix.

Assistant Coach: Mariano Rodriquez, 36 Years Old (Vanguard Eagles) - Ex-Star of the Vanguard Eagles and Vikings, now learning the ropes of coaching, brings charisma and enthusiasim.

Fitness Coach: Gary Accrew, 55 Years Old (Liverpool England) - Came to Fmjphoenix and has helped keep the team in great physical shape and broken lots of bad habits by the rising stars.

Scouting Coach: Brian Pulmore, 47 Years Old (Liverpool England) - Has scoured all over Fmjphoenix and other nations in the region to find players with talents, and helps bring out some of their talents.

Goalkeepers:
#4 - Powell Lamar - 27 Yrs Old (Ariot Lupes) - Has been the teams goalkeeper since coming in for Adam Larouse in World Cup XIX

#9 - Adam Larouse - 33 Yrs Old (Vralt Icons) - Was the original goalkeeper, had a FFL record of only allowing 5 goals in one season. Has become a mentor for the young team.

#18 - Brian Boyd - 29 Yrs Old(Ariot Lupes) - Lamar's backup since they were on the Lupes in the FFL. Has great focus and determination in place of raw talent.

Defenders:
#6 - Naulio Xavior- 25 Yrs Old (Pompi Knaves) - Converted from midfielder to play defense on the Knaves, is capable of keeping up withthe fastest of players.
#17 - Tra Miranda - 26 Yrs Old (Vralt Icons) - Great ability, but his emotions ride into his short temper and has stunted player growth, but he still shows flashes of maturing.
#14 - Bobby Bash - 24 Yrs Old (Phonecia Heat) - Best slide defender to come from Fmjphoenix. Has unbelievable timing when going after the ball to set it loose.
#8 - Aaron Chapman - 27 Yrs Old (Phonecia Heat) - Played defense due to ability to read the strikers body to find where they are going. Not always right, but still provides a good challenge to the best of them.
#10 - Ryan Fremont - 22 Yrs Old (Vanguard Eagles) - Was considered to be a top defender prospect on the Eagles is still maturing and learning how to play at a higher level.
#0 - Wei Zeng - 26 Yrs Old (Waterloo Indians) - Consistant and fast. Provides challenges everytime, very rarely gets fooled.

Midfielders:
#7 - Devin McBall - 25 Yrs Old (Spraat FC) - Built like a lacrosse defender, but still has the speed to keep up with smaller players. Still working on footwork.
#12 - Paulie Onelie - 22 Yrs Old (Draal Vegans) - More of an offensive player, likes to kick the ball as high as possible. Passes more than anything else.
#11 - Jason Mitchell - 24 Yrs Old (Ariot Lupes) - Multi-tool midfielder. Accurate kicks to score, fast moves to challenge forwards. Doesn't excel at either, but can do both well.
#16 - Quinten Bell - 25 Yrs Old (Pompi Knaves) - Fastest player on the team. Loves running the length of the pitch to score or stop.
#5 - Larry Brown - 21 Yrs Old (Alabaster Lions) - Made switch from being forward to midfielder. Better suited as a midfielder to make more plays all over the pitch.

Forwards:
#1 - Jorge Mendel - 29 Yrs Old (Spraat FC) - Named team captian for fifth straight cup. Top goal scorer in Fmjphoenix history. His leadership keeps the team together and is always in a good mood.
#3 - Mike Nolan - 22 Yrs Old (Waterloo Indians) - Expected to become the next big thing in Fmjphoenix. Scored a rookie record in the FFL with 38 goals in his first year. Top goal scorer in Fmjphoenix.
#13 - Alex Rivera - 31 Yrs Old (Alabaster Lions) - Even though only 31, his best years were in his early 20s. Still more than adequite backup in any situation.
#9 - Dave Daniels - 21 Yrs Old (Chacor) Prodigy that is part Chacor and Fmjphoenix. Helped lead the Junior Vikings to their first championship in Under 21 World Cup 13
#2 - Shelly Berry - 19 Yrs Old (Waterloo Indians) - Girlfriend of Mike Nolan. Has learned fast from what Mike has taught her and quickly became a top prospect throughout Fmjphoenix. Is expected to be a top scorer in the future.
#15 - Tuggle Flores - 24 Yrs Old (Vanguard Eagles) - Solid secondary option. Able to perfrom when needed to.

Colors are as follows:
AWAY - Green top with blue stripes down both sides outlined in white. Numbers and name in blue outlined in white.

HOME - White top with green stripes down both sides outlined in blue. Numbers and name in green outlined in blue.

Opponents may RP whatever with my team, just no super severe injuries without asking first.

OOC: You have two #10 shirts Fmj...

Defenders
#10 - Ryan Fremont - 22 Yrs Old (Vanguard Eagles) - Was considered to be a top defender prospect on the Eagles is still maturing and learning how to play at a higher level.

Midfielders
#10 - Paulie Onelie - 22 Yrs Old (Draal Vegans) - More of an offensive player, likes to kick the ball as high as possible. Passes more than anything else.

OOC: You have two #10 shirts Fmj...

Defenders
#10 - Ryan Fremont - 22 Yrs Old (Vanguard Eagles) - Was considered to be a top defender prospect on the Eagles is still maturing and learning how to play at a higher level.

Midfielders
#10 - Paulie Onelie - 22 Yrs Old (Draal Vegans) - More of an offensive player, likes to kick the ball as high as possible. Passes more than anything else.

Wow, I never noticed. Thank you for pointing that out.

As of 8:59, GMT -8 7/5/'05 (or 5/7/'05 for us Americans) there are 13 nations confirmed to take place in the Cup of Harmony;

Nova Britannicus
Oglethorpia
Lethislavania
Kylaai
Hockey Canada
Bettia
Liamist States
Nedalia
Chicanada
Kazakhstania
Fmjphoenix
Nonesuch Street
Euroslavia

"We're doing well in the AOCAF Cup, which is going on right now, so we're focusing on that. But obviously, one can't forget about the Cup of Harmony. We'll be ready for it, whenever it decides to come around," commented Nedalia head coach Randy Gamman.

With the current schedule of the Cup of Harmony unknown, the Lions are still waiting to know who their competition will be. A tentative list of opponents has been released, but as for who the Lions will face in the group stages, well, that's anyone's guess.

Hockey Canada's U21 Roster

Goalkeepers
Kyle Thomas :: Age 16
Dean Smart :: Age 17
Steve Tavares :: Age 20

Defenders
Nick Dunvegan :: Age 19
Andrew Aberdeen :: Age 19
Michael Feznak :: Age 21
Derek McKormick :: Age 20
Alexander Spanolpolis :: Age 18
Vince De Chicco :: Age 20
Oscar Alba :: Age 16

Midfielders
Mark Tavares :: Age 20
Rahul Kulkarni :: Age 19
Mike Ko :: Age 20
Josh Noble :: Age 20
Carlos Chuta :: Age 20

Forwards
Mike Statzewski :: Age 21
Jeremy Wagner :: Age 19
David Kulas :: Age 21

Coach: Toe Blake

This roster is the Hockey Canadian U21 team warming up for the U21WC16. But we're serious about winning the cup.

How about Haperd?

The Abysmals sign up!

Come on, you all need a team to trash double-digit!

Damn... am I a bit late?

Not at all, The Weegies.

Scores shall be posted soon, all current RP's have been counted.

Nova Britannicus 0 - Liamist States 0

Kylaai 0 - Bettia 0

Fmjphoenix 2 - Abysmalistan 3

Haperd 3 - Hockey Canada 0

Lethislavania 3 - Kazhakstania 2

Chicanada 1 - Nonesuch Street 0

Oglethorpia 1 - The Weegies 1

Euroslavia 1 - Nedalia 1

Tables coming soon!

Tables and groups - cos I'm a nice guy who wants to help out. :p

Group 1
Nova Britannicus 1 0 1 0 0-0 1
Kylaai 1 0 1 0 0-0 1
Liamist States 1 0 1 0 0-0 1
Bettia 1 0 1 0 0-0 1

Group 2
Haperd 1 1 0 0 3-0 3
Abysmalistan 1 1 0 0 3-2 3
Fmjphoenix 1 0 0 1 2-3 0
Hockey Canada 1 0 0 1 0-3 0

Group 3
Lethislavania 1 1 0 0 3-2 3
Chicanada 1 1 0 0 1-0 3
Kazakhstania 1 0 0 1 2-3 0
Nonesuch Street 1 0 0 1 0-1 0

Group 4
Oglethorpia 1 0 1 0 1-1 1
Euroslavia 1 0 1 0 1-1 1
The Weegies 1 0 1 0 1-1 1
Nedalia 1 0 1 0 1-1 1

We only Need One Number for Todays Scores... Nil
Karela Bloody Rules as Everyone Draws In Bluebirds' Group

Nova Britannicus' first Cup of Harmony match in sixteen years, something so far back only AOCAF players Royal Seaford, Darryl Lamphear and Henry Tuckworth can remember, and what do they go and do? That's right, draw Nil-Nil. Typical.

Baring in mind that last time in the Cup of Harmony for World Cup 18, the Bluebirds played Krytenia, Maserrat and hosts Cockbill Street, winning only the Maserrat game, a draw straight off the bat looks acceptable for Nova Britannicus.

Consider also that the Baptism of Fire 'champions' Bettia, and Two-Time Winners Kylaai (there's an oxymoron if ever we heard one) are in this group with Nova Britannicus, making the Bluebirds' task of winning the Cup that much more difficult. Not that the people in the City-States of Nova Britannicus are expecting to win, of course, but 25th in the World can't be that large a barrier to winning this Harmonious Cuppy-shaped thing.

Vikings unprepared for start of matches, played abysmal against the Abysmalistan team

More bad things keep happening to the young Fmjphoenix Vikings. They were unprepared for the Cup of Harmony's start, and thus played quite abysmaly against Abysmalistan, losing 3-2 in the opener.

Nolan and Berry managed to salvage a little from the match with goals late in the match, but the Abysmals were already up 3-0 before the Vikings even managed to score. The Vikings do not even have a clue as to who they will play next, nor their rank in the group or tournament.

"I was disappointed with how this started, as were were vastly unprepared. Even though its tough to lose to a team we should be able to beat, thats how this entire cup has been for us. Even though we do not even know who were are going to come out against, we will now be ready to play and do what is expected, win." Coach Disterfred said disappointingly after the match.

3 Simple letters from Hockey Canada: WTF?

Following the 3-0 loss to Haperd, the defensive Hockey Canadians had one of their worst losses in team history. Kyle Thomas faced a barrage of shots as Haperd got a quick 2-0 win just 10 minutes in. The first goal scored when a Haperd striker broke behind the Canuck's defense and scored a quick shot to the right of Thomas. Rahul Kulkarni nearly evened the game in the 6th minute when he broke in but fired the ball just a few feet over the Haperd goal.

In the 10th minute, another Haperd goal was scored on a free kick. Hockey Canadian defenders misunderstood each other and the confusion lead to a hole in the wall for a Haperd striker to score. Attempts to score from the Hockey Canadians were obselete as they couldn't even get the ball out of their half forcing Thomas to make save after save.

Halftime didn't prove much better, as Kyle Thomas was pulled from the net for the first time in Hockey Canadian history to make way for Steve Tavares. Not making much of a difference, Tavares was scored on with his first shot in international play; a lob shot 46 minutes into the game. Shot after shot lead to some good saves by Tavares, but the game ended 3-0 for Haperd.

The loss put them at the bottom of Group 2. Hoping to rebound from their early loss, the Canucks will play Abysmalistan, a team they know nothing about. They'll be looking for a Fmjphoenix team to take their revenge on for eliminating them from the finals in the U21WC15. It may not he their U21 team, but it's still a Viking team.

Scouting report from Hockey Canada released.

The following was a report on the teams Hockey Canada have/will play(ed) in the Cup of Harmony.

Haperd: Well, we screwed up against these guys once, trying to make it 0-2 against them won't boost morale. The 3-0 loss only gave Hockey Canada fuel for their next games, and if we play them again, we'll hand them back their goals with a few of our own.

Blurb: They won early, but as we know, early wins don't always win you the cup.

Abysmalistan: They must have done something right if they beat Fmjphoenix 3-2 earlier today. They'll play a pressing game on our defence but we'll just beat them out in the long-run. They're defence must be damn good to hold the Vikings to only 2 goals.

Blurb: Abysmal showings by other teams could let them waltz right on into the finals.

Fmjphoenix: Following the aftermath of U21WC15, all Vikings and Viking-related things in Hockey Canada were banned for good. A rusty start won't daunt them, they were just getting warmed up for the following games. If there's a team that will be the dark horse in the Cup, it'll be them.

Blurb: The Vikings will raid the net nonstop, but Canucks can defend themselves pretty damn good.

CFF News

Third Times The Charm!
Kodiaks finally beat Nonesuch Street

Amid rumors that Star Player Loemi is heading out to Cockbill Street, the Kodiaks made sure they finally snatched a win over the smaller Street.

A 1-0 victory is excalty what Coach Jesnui Viladetta sought in a very loaded Group 3 and could help the Kodiaks advance to the Second Round of the Cup of Harmony...if their matches against Kazakhstania and Lethislavania can break their way. Viladetta played down the hopes of the Kodiaks, as the team was considered the second fave last CoH before routs by Hapered and Melmond ended those dreams.

But recent success by the u21 squad always makes those Kodiaks dream for success.

Bettia Kick Off With Bore-Draw

Kylaai 0
Bettia 0

The Aroras started their Cup of Harmony campaign in nervy style by grinding out a goalless draw against Group 1 rivals Kylaai.

Much of the opening half-hour was marked by both teams feeling each other out (but not in a pervy sense), with head tennis being the order of the day for short spells. As the half went on, both teams settled down and the game opened up.

The first real chance fell to Bettia after 32 minutes, when a chipped ball over the head of Vito Frito found Abdul-Rahim in space. Unfortunately for the Bettian faithful, he hooked his shot well wide of the upright when perhaps he should have squared the ball to Bobby Rosenstiehl who was lurking in the penalty area in a little too much space for the Kylaai manager's liking. Their reply was almost immediate, as Vlanti Vimorta met a Norada-Fell cross only to head the ball straight into DiTorino's arms.

The final chance of the opening 45 minutes was fashioned by Geraint Carew, who looks set to sign for Cockbill Street's league champions Vimesbairn Athletic. Kylaai's Rising Sun lost out to a crunching tackle from Carew, who then broke down the left wing and exhanged a one-two with Omar Whistler. A short pass to Connick in the center resulted in him being crudely brought down by Tirar, earning the defender a yellow card. Evan Brooks stepped up to take a dipping free-kick which grazed the crossbar.

Much of the second half was spent with both teams engaged in a midfield battle, with Kylaai having the better of the play as the half wore on. Caretaker manager Munir At-Tariq brought on Aaron Brown for the ineffective Amir Bin Da'ud and Judson York for Stuart Abdul-Rahim to try and inject a bit of pace into Bettia's attacking play, to limited effect.

As has so often happened in these situations, Carew immediately linked up with Brown on the left flank, helping to create a chance for York that was well-saved by the Kylaai keeper. At the other end, Kazu was denied in the 77th minute by a last-ditch Coates tackle as he rounded the Bettian goalkeeper.

After the game, At-Tariq was less than happy with the performance. "I'm less than happy with the performance," he told waiting journalists. "We've had a pretty torrid time recently, what with the BofF palaver and some poor performances in the AOCAF tournament, although we were against some very tough competition ther. We've just got to pick ourselves up from this and create some more goalscoring chances."

Bettian Squad:
2. DiTorino
5. Williams
7. Carew
8. Ismail
11. Bin Da'ud (15. brown, 62 mins)
12. Coates
13. Connick
17. Whistler
18. Brooks
20. Abdul-Rahim (sub. 25 York, 62 mins)
22. Rosenstiehl

Unused Subs:
3. Sole
9. Rahl
10. McKinnon


Yellow Cards:
Bettia - Ismail
Kylaai - Tirar

Red Cards:
None

Lions Provide Entertaining Match, Draw With Euroslavia

With the Nedalia Lions simultaneously playing in the AOCAF VIII as well as the Cup of Harmony, it was expected the team would come off a bit sluggish. The Lions, however, more than held their own, bringing an attacking style of football, with some brilliant personal runs from the players, that could’ve, and really should’ve, resulted in than the one goal they scored.

Both goals came in the 2nd half after an entertaining but goal-free first half. The Lions struck first, through Shoreland United player Chris Yamtech, in the 55th minute, but by the 70th minute, the score was even again. Euroslavia were able to handle the Nedalian pressure and counter with a goal of their own, making the score 1-1 all the way to the final whistle. Randy Gamman commented after the match:

“I mean, you can see the improvements being made. We went through our learning bumps, and now we seem to be making progress. This is only just the beginning though; I don’t want to see this team fall flat on its face. Oglethorpia and The Weegies also equalized, so with only 2 games to go, we have a very close group on our hands. We have to come out with all guns blazing the next match, hopefully we won’t be too exhausted from our 2nd round AOCAF matchup in Druid against Legalese.”

Hockey Canada's Blurb on CoH

Group 1
Nova Britannicus 1 0 1 0 0-0 1
Kylaai 1 0 1 0 0-0 1
Liamist States 1 0 1 0 0-0 1
Bettia 1 0 1 0 0-0 1

Zeros all around for this group. The donuts suggest either extensive defending, or some of the worst attacking international soccer has ever seen. But no worries here, once the tournement wears on it can guarantee some good play from all nations. Seeing the teams in this group, it will probably come down to a numbers game in the end. Liamist States and Bettia are near the bottom somehow but when all teams tie nil-nil, someone's gotta be there.

Group 2
Haperd 1 1 0 0 3-0 3
Abysmalistan 1 1 0 0 3-2 3
Fmjphoenix 1 0 0 1 2-3 0
Hockey Canada 1 0 0 1 0-3 0

Haperd jumps out with 3 important goals against us and a second win will clinch it for them if the Abysmals lose. The Vikings got off to the slow start with the loss, but they can rebound from it, partially because they've done it before, and partially because they're annoying that way. HC (poor us) sit at the bottom but a few goals could easily get momentum going.

Group 3
Lethislavania 1 1 0 0 3-2 3
Chicanada 1 1 0 0 1-0 3
Kazakhstania 1 0 0 1 2-3 0
Nonesuch Street 1 0 0 1 0-1 0

Kodiaks get only one goal, but only one was needed to send Nonsuch Street back to the ally of Group 3. Leth-Leth-Lethis-Lethislavania (literally took 4 tries to say it right) takes down Kaz 3-2. Kaz might not know it, but they're Lacrosse World Cup champs. They're probably focused of the CoH and they didn't have time to view it. The Street and Kaz can easily rebound from both 1 goal losses.

Group 4
Oglethorpia 1 0 1 0 1-1 1
Euroslavia 1 0 1 0 1-1 1
The Weegies 1 0 1 0 1-1 1
Nedalia 1 0 1 0 1-1 1

1s all around! Played, tied, for, against and points are all number 1, not to mention rank in Group 4. The teams are so very equal I don't really have room to put a quirky comment in because of all the 1s. But I predict Nedalia and Oglethorpia will make it in.

OOC: Where are these matches being played?

Nil All All?
Scr’w “ha” For A R’sul”

Bo-h gam’s play’d in “h’ Liamis” S-a-‘s group, bo-h ‘nding in nil all draws. “h’ boring lik’s of “his hav’ no” b’’n s’’n sinc’ crick’” was officially bann’d in “h’ Liamis” S-a-‘s by “h’ Popular R’f’r’ndum 432.

Mor’ s’riously, i-s no” “ha” bad a r’sul” giv’n “h’ opposi-ion, “w’n-y fif-h rank’d, Nova Bri-som’-hing. Las” “im’ “h’ Marmaduk’s play’d “h’ Cup of Harmony, “h’y miss’d ou” on qualifica-ion for “h’ finals on goal diff’r’nc’. “h’n, w’ w’r’ fif-y som’-hing-h in “h’ rankings and “h’ s’cond low’s” rank’d “’am. Again, w’ w’r’ now for-y s’v’n-h, s’cond low’s” rank’d and hav’ alr’ady no-ch’d a draw. A s’cond draw agains” Kylaai and a good kicking of BoF winning pr’d’c’ssors B’--ia, should s’’ “h’ Marmaduk’s in good s-‘ad for qualifica-ion af-‘r coming so clos’ in bo-h “h’ CoH 13 and “h’ WCQ 22. How lik’ly is “ha”? W’ll, i-s no” unimaginabl’ bu” probably on “h’ unlik’ly sid’ of “h’ probabili-y scal’.

Go Marmaduk’s!

Nil All All?
Screw That For A Result

Both games played in the Liamist States group, both ending in nil all draws. The boring likes of this have not been seen since cricket was officially banned in the Liamist States by the Popular Referendum 432.

More seriously, it’s not that bad a result given the opposition, twenty fifth ranked, Nova Brit-something. Last time the Marmadukes played the Cup of Harmony, they missed out on qualification for the finals on goal difference. Then, we were fifty somethingth in the rankings and the second lowest ranked team. Again, we were now forty seventh, second lowest ranked and have already notched a draw. A second draw against Kylaai and a good kicking of BoF winning predecessors Bettia, should see the Marmadukes in good stead for qualification after coming so close in both the CoH 13 and the WCQ 22. How likely is that? Well, it’s not unimaginable but probably on the unlikely side of the probability scale.

Go Marmadukes!

Zéro Tout le Tout ?
Vissez Cela Pour Un Résultat

Les deux jeux ont joué dans le groupe d'états de Liamist, les deux fin dans zéro que tout dessine. Les goûts ennuyeux de ce démuni vu puisque le cricket a été officiellement interdit dans les états de Liamist par le référendum populaire 432.

Plus sérieusement, ce n'est pas ce mauvais par résultat donné l'opposition, vingt cinquièmes rangés, nova Brit-quelque chose. La fois passée que le Marmadukes a joué la tasse d'harmonie, ils a manqué dehors sur la qualification pour les finales sur la différence de but. Puis, nous étions le somethingth cinquante dans les rangs et la deuxième plus basse équipe rangée. Encore, nous étions maintenant quarante septièmes, en second lieu le plus bas rangé et avons déjà entaillé une aspiration. Une deuxième aspiration contre Kylaai et de bons coups de pied des prédécesseurs de gain Bettia de BOF, devrait voir le Marmadukes dans la bonne place pour la qualification après être venu si étroit dans le CoH 13 et le WCQ 22. Combien est probablement ce ? Bien, il n'est pas inimaginable mais probablement du côté peu probable de la balance de probabilité.

Disparaissent Marmadukes !

Vikings get plenty of rest and practice in while waiting

With what seems like forever inbetween matches, the Fmjphoenix Vikings hvae been getting much needed rest and relaxation, but also enough practice to keep themselves ready. People in Fmjphoenix have been bored as there are no live football matches going on. Despite it all, the Vikings have been happy.

"This has been a good waiting period for us. We have been able to practice and rest quite a bit. I think we will be very ready for the next match. I just hope its soon because I am anxious to get some playing done." Said Mike Nolan after one of the practices.

Bettia 0 - Nova Britannicus 2

Liamist States 0 - Kylaai 0

Fmjphoenix 2 - Hockey Canada 0

Abysmalistan 2 - Haperd 2

Nonesuch Street 0 - Lethislavania 1

Kazakhstania 0 - Chicanada 1

Nedalia 1 - Oglethorpia 2

The Weegies 5 - Euroslavia 4

Tables.

Group 1
Nova Britannicus 2 1 1 0 2-0 4
Kylaai 2 0 2 0 0-0 2
Liamist States 2 0 2 0 0-0 2
Bettia 2 0 1 1 0-2 1

Group 2
Haperd 2 1 1 0 5-2 4
Abysmalistan 2 1 1 0 5-4 4
Fmjphoenix 2 1 0 1 4-3 3
Hockey Canada 2 0 0 2 0-5 0

Group 3
Lethislavania 2 2 0 0 4-2 6
Chicanada 2 2 0 0 2-0 6
Kazakhstania 2 0 0 2 2-4 0
Nonesuch Street 2 0 0 2 0-2 0

Group 4
Oglethorpia 2 1 1 0 3-2 4
The Weegies 2 1 1 0 6-5 4
Euroslavia 2 0 1 1 5-6 1
Nedalia 2 0 1 1 2-3 1

Vern Tap: This is Vern Tap, and I'm outside the Nedalian locker room after their 2 - 1 defeat to Oglethorpia, awaiting the arrival of manager Randy Gamman. Some very controversial calls happened in the game, the most famous of which was the penalty given to the Oglethorpians in the 89th minute of the match. The referee gifted it to them, claiming that Cole Zenith was guilty of a foul in the penalty box when replays show that Zenith didn't even touch the striker. It was....Oh, here is the manager now! Mr. Gamman, what are your comments on the match. Obviously there was a .....

Randy Gamman: Listen to me, you piece of shit. I dont want to hear about this match or what transpired in it. Now go make sure the referee is absolutely no where near me.

Vern Tap: My, my, my. Manager Randy Gamman, never the one to hold his mouth for anyone. He must be feeling the heat, as the Nedalian team continues to disappoint on the international stage. For NNTV, this is Vern Tap.

Canucks still goalless in tournement

Did something go horribly wrong? Apparantly everything as Hockey Canada fell 2-0 to Fmjphoenix this afternoon. 22 year old Mike Nolan opened the scoring in the 43rd minute on a beautiful header behind rookie starter Deam Smart. Halftime didn't help anymore as Hockey Canada had many chances but couldn't convert.

In the 88th minute, keeper yes that's right keeper Powell Lamar took a free kick that soared behind Smart into the upper-left corner of the net. Shelly Berry claimed to have tipped it above Smart but replays showed Lamar scored. The goal buried Hockey Canada's chances of coming back and a spot in the Cup of Harmony playoffs.

With Abysmalistan left to play, Hockey Canada will try to preserve some dignity by clawing out a win or tie against them.

CFF News

Lookitthat!
Kodiaks slide into the second round of the CoH with one game left.

Now, where were these Kodiaks during WC Quals?

As Acadia and Bishop FC continue to duel for the Cananite Cup, Chicanada Nationals take home yet another 1-0 victory, this time over a very talented Kazakhstania squad. The win leaves the Kodiaks in a dead heat for the top of Group 3 with only a game against Lethislavania (fellow Group 3 leader) left.

Today's win was led by Saints Foreward Chinglin Erish, who is looking just as good in CFF SuperLiga play and is in position to win some CFF laurels in addition to having two goals of his own for the National Squad, which looks a hell of a lot better than their 4-2-4 Qual record or last year's pathetic 1-0-2 record in the CoH.

Now many wonder if the Kodiaks will break a bizarre streak of the nation, after the CHC made it to the Quaterfinals of the Cherry Cup before getting smacked by the Icebergs of Kalaalit, the KodiKits settled for an 8th place finish in u21 play and both Douala and AS Risa just missed sliding into CL/NSFA Championship matches. Many pundits think the Chicanadan side could work towards some success depending on the eventual layout for the final 8.

Aroras Crash to AO Rivals

Bettia 0
Nova Britannicus 2 (Bentley 67, Jones 71)

Bettia were undone by a Britannican double-whammy halfway through the second-half in an otherwise keenly contested affair.

Manager Munir At-Tariq chose to rest top goalscorer Stuart Abdul-Rahim, replacing him with Judson York. The ever-impressive Aaron Brown also started today after his excellent late showing against Kylaai.

Both teams started out in positive fashion with Bettia having the best of the opening exchanges. A deftly chipped trough-ball found Rosenstiehl in space, but Powers took the ball off his foot as the young Bettian shaped up to take a shot at goal. At the other end, Pompey and La Salle went close, with Pompey forcing a good save from DiTorino in the Bettia goal.

Nova Britannicus had a strong appeal for a penalty turned down, the referee deciding that Pompey had been fouled outside the box rather than inside, earning the Bluebirds a free-kick and Gareth Coates a yellow card. The free-kick was frankly disappointing, with Bentley tamely striking the ball against the five-man wall.

A similar situation marked the end of the first half, but this time the opportunity fell to Bettia. In a move stright from the training ground, Brooks stepped over the ball and left it for Connick to slip the ball wide to Amir Bin Da'ud, who crossed the ball over and found the head of Coates. His firm header was well-saved by Cavaletti diving low to his left.

The second half continued in similar end-to-end fashion with chances falling to both sides. York in particular will be kicking himself after missing a glorious oppotunity, side-footing wide when it would have been easier to score.

The sucker-punch came after 67 minutes. A good move down the right, with Astin squaring the ball to Quentin Bentley in the centre. Bentley ghosted his way past Williams and McKinnon before curling the ball into the top corner from just inside the area to make it 1-0 to the Bluebirds. DiTorino appeared to get a fingertip to it, but to no avail.

Bettia were obviously shell-shocked by this and Nova Brittanicus took full advantage four minutes later. La Salle broke down the left-hand side and swung in a low cross which Akira Jones gratefully volleyed home from ten yards.

This stung the Bettian bench into action with Abdul-Rahim brought on in place of Williams in a bid to bounce back. Their effors, however, were in vain. Despite pouring forward, the Bluebirds were able to defend their lead quite comfortably.

This defeat leaves Bettia bottom of Group 1 with just one game to go, but not out of the competition by a long shot. A win against the Liamist States would put the Aroras in with a good chance of qualifying if Nova Britannicus win or draw against Kylaai. However, a Kylaai win would mean that Bettia will end up having to rely on goal difference to see them through.



Bettian Squad:
2. DiTorino
5. Williams (sub 79 mins, 20. Abdul-Rahim)
7. Carew
10. McKinnon
11. Bin Da'ud
12. Coates
13. Connick
15. Brown
18. Brooks
22. Rosenstiehl
25. York

Unused Subs:
3. Sole
9. Rahl
10. McKinnon
19. Swain


Yellow Cards:
Bettia - Coates
Nova Brittanicus - Ximbod

Red Cards:
None

Vern Tap: This is Vern Tap, and I'm outside the Nedalian locker room after their 2 - 1 defeat to Oglethorpia, awaiting the arrival of manager Randy Gamman. Some very controversial calls happened in the game, the most famous of which was the penalty given to the Oglethorpians in the 89th minute of the match. The referee gifted it to them, claiming that Cole Zenith was guilty of a foul in the penalty box when replays show that Zenith didn't even touch the striker. It was....Oh, here is the manager now! Mr. Gamman, what are your comments on the match. Obviously there was a .....

The Bureaucratic Tribune

Stacked match ensures Oglethorpian victory

Lethislavania (BT) -- The Oglethorpian Ostriches came into their match vs. the Nedalia Lions on high spirits; in the battle of flightless bird vs. fierce and noble predator, Oglethorpia could not hope for even a shred of credibility after the inevitable and resounding defeat double digits to nil at the hands of the indefatigable Lions, lest they do the unthinkable bribe the officials of the match.

And so the OAF did, in exchange for calls favoring the side. Never more evident was the pitifulness of the Oglethorpian Ostriches, than when they were able to field their whole starting eleven and reserve bench in the small perimeter of the goalie'x box on a Nedalian corner kick, all 22 players guilty of blatant shirt pulling incidents -- and the goal still sailed in, cutting even the very air that opposed it so vigilantly.

Oglethorpia answered just minutes later, with a triple-offsides attack featuring some 9 strikers.

Again the Ostriches would prove quite the deceitful dishonorable team characterized by the past 88 minutes with a blatantly acted out incidident on the part of Ostrich striker Anton Kremlov.

While 90 minutes finished with Oglethorpia up 2-1 on the Nedalia Lions, the entirety of the match amounted to an absolutely intolerable amount of cheating, further accentuated by blatant Oglethorpian bribery marked by a complete lack of any footballing skill whatsoever -- their play style barely resembling any sort of game whatsoever -- against a top-notch, World Cup winning-quality side fielded by Nedalia wholly discriminated against and fully deserved to win.

"At least next match they'll face a fair team, and won't be cheated out of 3 points" said Joe Staplin, President of the Shady Oglethorpian Cheating Association of Lack of Football.

Nova Britannicus 0 - Kylaai 1

Bettia 2 - Liamist States 2

Fmjphoenix 1 - Haperd 4

Hockey Canada 1 - Abysmalistan 0

Lethislavania 0 - Chicanada 1

Nonesuch Street 0 - Kazakhstania 0

Oglethorpia 0 - Euroslavia 1

Nedalia 1 - The Weegies 1

The Bureaucratic Tribune

One-zero-ed

Lethislavania (BT) -- Oglethorpia tallied its first loss of the Cup of Harmony today against Euroslavia. The Ostriches looked strong lined up, but as early as the second minute had already given up a goal.

"How embarassing," Torrence Black later commented. "It was as if Mike White Jr. was back there signing autographs for some foreign women."

"They were nice foreign women, i'll have you know," White said, attempting to justify his actions leading to a wholly uncontested goal. "It was the right thing to do. Really!"

Oglethorpia then failed to give themselves any chances the rest of the game, possession figures totally skewed towards Euroslavia.

"All Oglethorpia did was not give up a goal," said Luud van Mistletoe. "But its not like we ever had a chance to get one, either. Rather miraculous we didn't lose by more the way we played."

While the integrity of the World Cup squad has often been questioned, never more seriously than now, some voicing their opinion that even the ostrich is too noble a creature to use as the name of the Oglethorpian squad.

"'Flounders' is more like it, because they don't even look impressive like an ostrich; it's straight inconsequential struggling from the beginning," said one disgusted barkeep.

Group 4
The Weegies 3 1 2 0 7-6 5
Euroslavia 3 1 1 1 6-6 4
Oglethorpia 3 1 1 1 3-3 4
Nedalia 3 0 2 1 3-4 2
On the basis of goals for, Euroslavia has barely edged out the Oglethorpian Ostriches, ending their first Cup of Harmony with a typically somewhat-spirited effort but mostly half-assed showing.

"That's alright," said Joe Staplin. "We're back in double digits for World Cup 23 -- that's what our sights are set on now. With any luck, we'll make two qualifying victories next Cup. It was a good run -- for solidifying what we already know, that we suck."

With a poor showing in the Cup of Harmony following a disastrous World Cup 22 qualifying run, the Oglethorpian Association of Football plans to embark on a vigorous search for players whom slip in through loopholes to bring Oglethorpia some real footballing skill, decades before it is expected to again appear within the nation's borders.

Bluebirds Go Through Behind Champs
A Win, Draw and Loss puts Britannicans Through

A Draw to Liamist States, a win over Bettia and a loss to two-time Champions Kylaai managed to see Nova Britannicus through to the Second Round as Group One Runners-Up.

Only Akira Jones and Quentin Bentley have got on the Britannican scoresheet so far in the three games played, although the Bluebird defence has managed to keep two clean sheets. Having conceeded only to Champions of this tournament, Nova Britannicus are looking like they might even be able to bring home the Harmonic Trophy.

That'll mean we have to build a trophy cabinet, though. Ut-oh.

CFF News

Upset And Advance!
Kodiaks knock off the hosts, continue on their way.

Foreward Chinglin Erish scored another goal as the Kodiaks locked up a Group 3 victory, the teams first ever Group Stage Ladder Win, by defeating the hosts Lethislavania as the Kodiaks more than likely move on to face Euroslavia.

The match was over in the 19th minute, as Erish scored off a header to the right of the Lethislavian keeper.

We're speculating that Group 3 and Group 4 will meet each other in the Roun of 8, and this would have the Kodiaks take on a formidable Euroslavia team. Of course, they could also be facing Group 1 runner ups Nova Britannicus of Group 2's Abysmalistan.

Finalists:
G1A Kylaai
G2A Haperd
G3A Chicanada
G4A The Weegies
G1B Nova Britannicus
G2B Abysmalistan
G3B Lethislavania
G4B Euroslavia

The current favorite in CFF eyes is Haperd, followed by Kylaai, Nova, Chicanada and the hosts. The Kodiaks sit third in the oddsmakers eyes, at 2-5 with Nova sitting pretty on top at 1-11 and Haperd at 5-9

Aroras Take A Bite Out Of Marmadukes (literally)

Bettia 2 (Abdul-Rahim 44, Killick og 81)
Liamist States 2 (Bell 37, Dressel 90)

Bettia bowed out of the Cup of Harmony after a thrilling match which will be remembered for a bizarre second-half incident.

Knowing that they needed a win to stand any chance of progressing, both teams came out in a positive frame of mind, with Brooks coming close after just two minutes. His wickedly inswinging corner was beaten away by Rainford Jr in the Liamist States goal when it looked like it sneaking into the top corner. McKinnon came close from the resulting corner kick, his glancing header narrowly going wide.

The Marmadukes best chance of the first half came after 15 minutes when Coates was dispossed in his own half by States' captain Manoni. A short pass wide to the wing found Champion in space, whose low cross into the area was met with some venom by Iziary. Luckily for Bettia, the only target struck was a cameraman next to the goal.

The first half continued in this attacking fashion with Hutton and Brooks going close for Bettia, and Bell spurning a couple of chances for the Liamists.

It was the Liamist States who made the first breakthrough, as Bell beat the Bettian offside trap, sidestepped keeper DiTorino and coolly slotted home.

Their lead didn't last for long as Bettia equalised on the stroke of half-time. A quickly taken free-kick found Abdul-Rahim with his back to goal some 25 yards out. Before the defenders in attendance could react, the Bettian striker turned on a six-Groat piece and lashed the ball home to send his team one goal to the good.

The second half started where the first left off, with both sides creating numerous chances but making no further breakthroughs. the talking point came on the hour mark. As Jackson Eaks made one of his trademark runs along the sideline, the Bettian mascot suddenly broke free from his/her handler (telling the gender of an arora is notoriously difficult) and attacked the Marmaduke midfielder's ankles.

Investigations are currently underway as to how this incident happened, which resulted in Eaks needing stitches in his ankles and facing a short spell on the sidelines. The arora's handler Frank Richardson told reporters "Well I thought Tiddles was asleep so I just popped off for a quick slash. When I returned the little bugger was gone!"

When play restarted some ten minutes later, the States immediately took the initiative. A long drop-kick from Rainford Jr was headed on by Manoni to Champion whose long-range effort was easily gathered.

Bettia won their thirteenth corner of the game ten minutes from time thanks to some sterling work from substitutes Swain and York, and the number 13 proved to be unlucky for Killick who headed into his own net to give the Aroras the lead.

It seemed as though Bettia would hold onto their lead, but were cruelly denied by Christian Dressel who, after exchanging a one-two with Bell, broke into the area and poked the ball home under DiTorino's body as he came out to challenge.

And so both Bettia's and the Liamist States Cup of Harmony campaigns came to an end, as Kylaai and Nova Britannicus progressed into the Second Round.


Bettian Squad:
2. DiTorino
5. Williams
7. Carew
10. McKinnon
11. Bin Da'ud
12. Coates
13. Connick
15. Brown
18. Brooks (sub 80 mins, 19. Swain)
20. Abdul-Rahim
21. Hutton (sub 80 mins, 25. York)

Unused Subs:
3. Sole
9. Rahl
17. Whistler



Yellow Cards:
None

Red Cards:
None

Group 1
Kylaai 3 1 2 0 1-0 5
Nova Britannicus 3 1 1 1 2-1 4
Liamist States 3 0 3 0 2-2 3
Bettia 3 0 2 1 2-4 2

Group 2
Haperd 3 2 1 0 9-3 7
Abysmalistan 3 1 1 1 5-5 4
Fmjphoenix 3 1 0 2 4-3 3
Hockey Canada 3 1 0 2 0-5 3

Group 3
Chicanada 3 3 0 0 3-0 9
Lethislavania 3 2 0 1 4-3 6
Kazakhstania 3 0 1 2 2-4 1
Nonesuch Street 2 0 1 2 0-2 1

Group 4
The Weegies 3 1 2 0 6-6 5
Oglethorpia 3 1 1 1 3-2 4
Euroslavia 3 1 1 1 5-6 4
Nedalia 3 0 2 1 3-4 2

Sorry for the wait.

Postseason Schedule

Kylaai v. Oglethorpia

Haperd v. Lethislavania

Chicanada v. Abysmalistan

The Weegies v. Nova Britannicus

http://www.nationstates.net/images/flags/uploads/kylaai.jpgThe Reformed Islands of Kylaai

Goalkeeper: Mandoo Nania
Defenders: Lital Tirar, Hito Burrito, Vito Frito, Max
Midfielders: Rising Sun, Macala Moria, Tennence Fleiam, Norada-Fell
Attackers: Mazu Kazu, Vlanti Vimorta

Kylaai play against host


Kylaai were very close to lose in the cup of harmony before the team has win over Nova Britannicus. Kylaai did only score one goal at all during the three games. The games Kylaai against Liamist States and Kylaai against Bettia did have a score of 0-0. From these games Kylaai got two points and Nova Britannicus was in first place with 4 points. It was because Liamist States and Bettia played the game against each other that Kylaai must win against Nova Britannicus. Vlanti Vimorta scored the goal for Kylaai to win the game with a score 1-0. Kylaai will now play the game against Oglethorpia who are also the host. This will be very good for Kylaai to practice before World Cup 23 and to hope they will not play in the cup of harmony again.

Kylaai 3 1 2 0 1-0 5
Nova Britannicus 3 1 1 1 2-1 4
Liamist States 3 0 3 0 2-2 3
Bettia 3 0 2 1 2-4 2

Scores have been TGed.

Upcoming matches have been scored:

Nova Britannicus 3 - Lethislavania 2

Abysmalistan 0 - Kylaai 5

http://www.nationstates.net/images/flags/uploads/kylaai.jpgThe Reformed Islands of Kylaai

Goalkeeper: Mandoo Nania
Defenders: Lital Tirar, Hito Burrito, Vito Frito, Max
Midfielders: Rising Sun, Macala Moria, Tennence Fleiam, Norada-Fell
Attackers: Mazu Kazu, Vlanti Vimorta

Kylaai play in final


Kylaai will be in the final of the cup of harmony again. In quarter final Kylaai had to play the host Oglethorpia. Oglethorpia was very good but Kylaai scored 2 goals in the end of the game to win and get to the semi final. Oglethorpia scored the first goal and was winning for the most of the game. Mazu Kazu scored in the second half to make the scores tied, and Norada-Fell scored the second goal for Kylaai at the end.

In the semi final Kylaai play against Abysmalistan. It was not expected for Abysmalistan to play in the semi final but Kylaai play them anyway. It was one of the best wins for Kylaai of all time when Kylaai win the game and score the most goals. In the first half of the game Kylaai score two goals. Macala Moria and Mazu Kazu score for Kylaai in the first half. In the second half, Mazu Kazu scored 2 more goals and Vlanti Vimorta scored a goal too. This was three goals for Mazu Kazu against Abysmalistan. At the end of the game, Kylaai won over Abysmalistan 5-0. For the third time Kylaai will play in the cup of harmony final. Kylaai won the cup of harmony first against Snub Nose 38. The second time for Kylaai was a win over Tadjikistan. In cup of harony invitational XIV, Kylaai will play Nova Britannicus and try to win a new record for cup of harmony.

Scores

Nova Brittanicus 5 - Kylaai 2

Lethislavania 0 - Abysmalistan 2

An NB RP will appear here, how could we not after finally winning something?!

"This is the greatest night in Britannican Footballing History! Nova Britannicus are Champions of the 14th Cup of Harmony!"

On TV screens all over Nova Britannicus and more than a few in Starblaydia, millions of people cheered along with the stadium-full of fans watching in living colour. Rick Powers, captain of his country, lifted the brightly-polished 14th Cup of Harmony into the air as Navy Blue, red and gold ticker tape was blasted into the air all around him and his team.

They chant and bounce and sing as the sound of 'Powers' Army' rings out amongst the fans. Some minutes ago, the final whistle had been blown and Nova Britannicus had defeated two-time Cup of Harmony Champions Kylaai 5-2 in Nova Britannicus' first ever final.

Long-time captain Rick Powers himself had scored Nova Britannicus' opening, the twenty-seven year old setting the scene for the Bluebirds' first title in their twenty-year history. He struck from around twenty-seven yards with a sweet half-volley that beat the 'keeper by a mile and crashed in off the underside of the bar. Akira Jones bagged himself a hat-trick, the most precious of things in a Final, scoring with a diving header from close range, a second tap-in from a La Salle cross and a third peach of a goal by dribbling past a man into the box and unleashing a left-foot curler around the goalie. Then Quentin Bentley, son of that great Starblaydia player and now Honsfield Athletic Manager David, rounded off a five-star performance with a fifth goal, shooting across the face of the 'keeper and into the back of the net for out wide.

Kylaai managed a brace of goals in reply but it was Nova Britannicus' night from Start to finish. With the location for the upcoming World Cup Hall of Fame expected to be announced shortly, will there be a place for any Britannicans? Though other great names such as John and Charlie Bowman, Wilbert Willis, Royal Seaford or Henry Tuckworth would be vying for a Britannican nomination, where would we be players such as Nick Cavaletti, Rick Powers and Akira Jones?

Not Cup of Harmony Champions, that's for certain.


We won our first cup, do you know how it felt?
J-P G-R, the man gave us all his help
We went over to Leth and Ogle too
Kicked all your arses while wearin' Navy Blue
On the streets of Leth'slavania

We scored five goals, three from Akira Jones
Nick the Cat he were brilliant in goal
The night came down and the Trophy came up
Finally we'd lifted our Cup
On the streets of Leth'slavania

Kylaai has fallen, we're victorious
Powers' Great Army is glorious
So lift it high, that silver trophy you kiss
And we'll go back home with a Cup like this
On the streets of Leth'slavania