World Cup 16 -- RP Thread
The Highly Qualified Opinion of Sakes Wellsung on World Cup Predictions.
Group A:
013 Tanah Burung
004 Commerce Heights
039 Oddslavo
032 Tadjikistan
Group B:
002 Bedistan
033 Vilita
020 Gesamtkuntswerk
055 Turnia
Group C:
005 Kingsford
009 Audioslavia
035 Iansisle
059 Oaker
Group D:
006 Rejistania
024 Lovisa
015 Kaze Progressa
045 Wella
Group E:
031 The Lowland Clans
007 Europa Brittania
060 Ineptia
011 Stupidheads
Group F:
014 Total n Utter Insanity
003 The Eagles Nest
064 Krytenia
021 Mattigool
Group G:
001 Eauz
018 Oglethorpia
027 NEWI Cefn Druids
086 Lykaia
Group H:
008 Brazillico
028 Svecia
019 Spaam
071 Larkinia
Predicted Cup Winner:
Total n Utter Insanity
(ooc: it pains me more than i can say to report this, but Larkinia is now an ex-nation.)
"Eyes north. Or wherever Rejistania is," said Modesto Ruak Ruak. The Crocodiles coach for the final two matches, in which victory was snatched from the jaws of elimination, Ruak Ruak's cash bonus has vaulted him into the small ranks of Tanah Burung's wealthy.
"I won't let that go to my head," he said. "In fact, now that i see we've been drawn along with Commerce Heights, i'd like to announce that the Crocodiles will be dedicating their Cup performance to the victims of unbridled market capitalism everywhere. To the poor children in the sweat shops, the auto workers thrown out of business when their jobs were out-sourced to cheap labour dictatrships, to the victims of factory fires caused by lax safety standards, to the untold legions who live on pennies a day so that the super-rich can enjoy their gilded pleasure-palaces."
Much the same rhetoric as spouted by his father, grandfather and great-grandfather, all of whom coached Tanah Burung at some point, with varying degrees of success.
For the players, he had a simpler message: "Squornshelan pundits say we'll provide little competition for Commerce Heights. Are we going to take that, lads?"
"But coach, Commerce Heights hasn't said anything.
"Never mind that. Be outraged!"
As Larkinia ceased before the start of the World Cup, their place will be taken by the next non-qualifier in their group.
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Vilita [2]-[1] The Redavic Union
..................................[ Östling 21 :: Kecker 34 ]............[ Nevadere 73 ]
The Shultis, Lonngeylin, Vilita
..........The Vilita Jungle Cats arrived home in Lonngeylin to a 60,000 strong support to see their team go out and put a stone on their place in the World Cup Finals. While the Jungle Cats were already Mathematically set to head to Rejistania or Brazillinsanity, a Victory over third-placed The Redavic Union would make the trip that much sweeter. A mixed lineup set out of the game, with regular goalkeeper Massimo Corsi giving way to Jimmy Kater, who had yet to conced a senior international goal, Jurgen Ramzi sitting out for Antonis Ratuva, and a new-age striker partnership of Serge DuPont and young Carmine Mbidzo up front. Defender Ricky Ezis also earned a place on the bench after strong performances in the opening AOCAF matchups.
..........Alexander Östling netted his first Senior Goal since the opening qualifying match at Hazlia in the 21st minute to give the Jungle Cats the early advantage. Then, it was a textbook Santo Kecker Free-Kick that doubled the advantage just over 10 minutes later, after Defensive Midfielder Antonis Ratuva was fouled 25 yards out. Ratuva's status is currently uncertain for the World Cup Finals, as he had to be substituted just after play resumed, un able to continue, Coach Helmut Vilkaus inserting Malovar Stokks into the game. The Jungle Cats would continue to keep control of the game until Esemar Aliana's untimely give away with 15 minutes to play. The defender was collecting the ball and looked to dish it in towards Jaloey Afrikka, however The Redavic Union striker Myarpeesar Nevadere was between the two, leaving Jimmy Kaer helpless in conceding his first international goal.
Vilita Jungle Cats (3-5-2) ::
[GK] Jimmy Kater, [D] Enzo Ahat, [D] Jaloey Afrikka, [D] Esemar Aliana, [DM] Antonis Ratuva, [M] Santo Kecker, [M] Marasent Sioane, [M] Calaesa Mitaroka, [M] Jonathon Baledrokadroka, [F] Serge DuPont, [F] Carmine Mbidzo
BENCH::
[F] Germán Salomón, [F] Jan Christiansen, [M] Christian Dogbé, [M] Umberto Melli, Tanner Nerni, [D] Ricky Ezis, [GK] Massimo Corsi
..........With the victory over the Redavic Union, the Vilita Jungle Cats Finished Group 6 in he Runner-Up position on 22 points. The only Discrepancys in the Jungle Cat qualifying run came with the two defeats at the hands of Audioslavia, and the goalless draw on Matchday 3 with Adrasuvare. Until conceding one goal each to Raptor Claw and the Redavic Union in the final two qualifying matches, the Jungle Cats had conceded only to Audioslavia, making a final Goals against tally of 7, one of the best in all of qualifying, including the best record in Group 6.
..........Vilita has been drawn in Group B of the World Cup Finals, believed to be held in Rejistania. The Jungle Cats will be joined in Group B by Bedistan. Ranked #2 in the World, Bedistan are the reigning Under-21 World Cup Champions. While the Jungle Cats have never met Bedistan in International Competiton, they have had one previous meeting with Pedriana, a Bedistani Territory made up of many former and co-Bedistani nationals, with the Jungle Cats coming out Rampant 5-0 victors during the qualifying stage in AOCAF 2. Gesamkuntswurk are the team that Vilita knows absolutely nothing about. A quiet but strong nation on the world cup stage, Ges is always a favorite to win in any match they play. Ranked 20th in the World, this will be the make or break match for the Jungle Cats chances of Second Round action. The only Nation in the group that the Jungle Cats have faced on the senior level is Turnia. The Jungle Cats clashed with the Dragons in the quarter finals of Cup of Harmony 14. Giacomo Adika powered home a very rare goal to seperate the teams, giving Vilita the start they needed to lead them to their only current silverware, the Cup of Harmony 14 Championship.
Vilitan FA Press Release, Alikki-Corra, Vilita::
------------Yeaddin Owls AFC have reclaimed the Stellar Division Title in Season 3 after edging out Marine Coast in a battle to the last day. Marine Coast, who also finished second to the Owls in Season One, were trailing in their bid to defend their season Two championship when they visited Owls National Stadium for the last time with just 5 matchdays remaining. A capacity 22,000 crowd in Yeaddin saw one of the most entertaining matches in Vilitan League history.
------------The scoring opened in the 28th minute when Marine Coasts Former National Keeper Rory Issah was adjudged to have fowled an Owls player in the box. The crafty Nigel Chapman stepped up and made no mistake from the penalty spot to give the Table-Toppers the lead. However, Marine Coast's Defensive Steal Danilo Liguori would have none of that, being gifted with Bryan 'Pop' Duiker's poor clear to level the scores. The match would go into the half tied at 1-1, but everyone in the stadium knew that these two mammoth teams would not dissapoint. Only once in the previous 6 meetings of the teams had at one of the teams failed to net 3 times, with Marine leading the all time series despite the Owls 4-3 victory earlier in the season.
------------The action restarted quickly with Jonathon Stott sending the home support into cheers with his 53rd minute goal, headed in off a Nigel Chapman corner kick. Like previously, however, the Cheers would be short lived as the Coast would Strike Back. Jonathon Baledrokadroka's mystical run down the right saw him easily beat out his marker, fellow international Calaesa Mitaroka, before putting in a beautiful low cross that headed for the far post. Marine's only non-International, local youngster Kwame Tchami found himself free to power the ball into the net, again levelling the scores. Yeaddin were thrown a kick when goalkeeper Duiker had to come off, seeming to add an extra spark into the Marine Coast play. Deadly striker partners Jim Vella and Callum Banda exchanged goals to put the visitors 4-2 ahead, before Yeaddin local player Ilias Nikiema netted in the 87th minute to give the home side a bit of hope. However, after throwing all their efforts forward, Kwame Tchami hit the Owls on the break to settle the match in injury time at 5-3, giving Marine Coast the lead in the championship chase.
------------Marine's luck had run out their however, as the Owls would go unbeaten over the final matches. Marine's 2-4 defeat at the hands of Tivali City eventually costing them the Stellar Division Title. Marine would not go without silverware, after a rematch of the Season One Vilitan Cup final saw the Crosaibi-based club up against Cednia Beach of Turori for the Cup. Goals from Jonathon Baledrokadroka and Baron O'Toole early in the second half would seal the victory, with Marine Coast taking the Vilitan Cup 2-0 over Cednia Beach.
Colonial Sile FC Press Release, Sile, Vilita::
------------Vilitan Stellar Division side Colonial Sile have completed the signign of 21 year old former Cockbill Street u-21 goalkeeper Jonathan Havell. Havell moves in a ¤1.35M (AM$3.75M) transfer from Streetan club side Vimesbairn Athletic. Havell's move comes after the Cockbill Street keeper expressed a desire to prove his skill only increases at the international level after the recent shortcomings of starting Cockbill Street goalkeeper Frederic Roberts that have cost the Streeters a spot in the World Cup Finals. Colonial Sile have been in the Stellar Division for two season, after being crowned inagural Declasse champions in Vilitan Season One. After maintaining their low budget roster for both seasons of Stellar Division competition, Colonial were able to take in profit on all earnings that a Stellar Division club takes in in relation to one in the Declasse. After saving up this money, Colonial were able to announce the third highest Transfer budget prior to the Season Four Transfer Window, After Yeaddin Owls spent their entire budget on their new stadium. Colonial now have Approximately 3.5 Million Tures(¤) of their budget remaining, and are expected to spend it all in a push to overtake Makosile United as the highest placed Vilitan Team based in the City and Area of Sile, Vilita.The signing of Havell comes after Colonial failed in an original bid to sign Lowlands Clan goalkeeper Kolinto Kesstos, losing out to Kesstos' preferred choice, Bedistan's Dennis Bears.
------------Colonial would not stop there however, quickly moving to secure the signature of Oaker midfielder Arthin Oaker. Oaker, who was previously un-signed, has been one of the stars of Oaker's impressive World Cup 16 qualifying campaign that has seen the 'Sharks' out class Vilitan predictions Melmond and Snub Nose 38 to steal a spot in the World Cup Finals. Colonial had signalled the need for Three players to back their challenge for the Season Four Stellar Division title, and have quickly signed two of them. It is unknown, but believed that the third player that Colonial are chasing is based somewhere in the FIFA region. Colonial are believed to have already made an approach for the player, believed to be a defender, but no deal has been agreed between the clubs.
Turoki National Stadium, Turoki City, Vilita::
------------Under 21 Newcomers Christos Tchami of Cedniavella and Mauro Baraza of Newly-Promoted Stellar Division side Eastal Lunar made their Jungle-Cat Debuts against Lamoni in the Final AOCAF II Group A Qualifying Matchup. Joining them on the bench would be Kirota Locals youth prospect Jeremie Emeka, The first player ever called for International Duty from the Kirota region, and joining Defensive Midfield prospect Lai Otieno as the only recognized Vilitan-Based internationals playing outside the Top Two Tiers of the Vilitan League. Nicoló Alicicco's inclusion behind the midfield suggests that the 29 year old Colonial Sile midfielder may be set for a shocking call into the 23-Man World Cup Finals Squad. Lamoni started the match well and was able to score early against the AOCAF II hosts. The crowd at Turoki National was left in silence when the Falcons took the lead 10 minutes from the interval. The Jungle Cats made one Change at the half, with Debutant Tchami being replaced with fellow u21 Newcomer Emeka, in what appeared to be a pre-determined substitution. The change paid instant dividends for the hosts when Emeka worked well down the left, getting a cross deep into the Lamoni area which Mauro Baraza emphatically powered into the back of the net, scoring on his debut and pushing well for a place in the u21 starting lineup. 15 Minutes later, The Jungle Cats would make another substitution, with Alicicco making way for National Team Captain Santo Kecker, looking for 25 minutes of fitness to prepare for the World Cup Finals. Kecker proved his talent well on a 78th minute free kick, leaving the Lamoni keeper no chance and sending the Jungle Cats into the AOCAF II Quarter Finals on a 4 match winning streak. The Jungle Cats Opponent in the Quarter Finals will once again be Lamoni, who despite the loss were able to hold on to the 4th position in Group A over Krytenia.
Internationstatal Rating System for Actual Performance related to Expected Performance
------------The Vilita Peformance Index, a ratings system initiated in World Cup 15, and Revamped for World Cup 16, 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 had a higher VPI than Spain and France while all were level on 4 points after 2 matches.
------------A Team Performing EXACTLY in line with expectations would theoretically have a VPI of 0.00. The standard deviation would be that Ratings of (-00.50 - 1.50) would be considered "Within Expected Performance Range". Nations with a VPI above 1.50 would be said to be "Overachieving" and below -00.50 would be "UnderAchieving".
------------A full listing of each of the 90 teams participating in World Cup 16 Quals is available, ordered by VPI in the SCORES THREAD. The final list after all 10 qualifying matchdays is as follows:
VPI Ratings :: WC16Q :: Matchday 10
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1 Ineptia [07.23] Group 4
2 Lykaia [05.49] Group 8
3 Krytenia [04.92] Group 12
4 Larkinia [04.00] Group 5
5 Oddslavo [03.15] Group 7
6 Iansisle [03.11] Group 14
7 Oaker [02.82] Group 3
8 Turnia [02.81] Group 10
9 HypercapitaliZm [02.71] Group 3
10 Sarzonia [02.08] Group 9
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81 Giant Zucchini [-00.8] Group 13
82 Squornshelous [-00.9] Group 12
83 Tanah Burung [-01.2] Group 9
84 Bedistan [-01.4] Group 4
85 Commerce Heights [-01.4] Group 14
86 One Red Dot [-01.6] Group 5
87 Lemmitania [-01.6] Group 7
88 Liverpool England [-02.2] Group 8
89 Snub Nose 38 [-03.3] Group 3
** The Water Cooler [-04.0] Group 12
Matches & Venues:
M01: Vilita [4] - [0] Hazlia
M02: Vilita [2] - [3] Audioslavia (The Shultis, Lonngeylin)
M03: Vilita [0] - [0] Adrasuvare
M04: Vilita [3] - [0] Raptor Claw (Marine World Park, Crosaibi)
M05: Vilita [1] - [0] The Redavic Union
M06: Vilita [3] - [0] Hazlia (National View Stadium, Morata Valley)
M07: Vilita [0] - [2] Audioslavia
M08: Vilita [1] - [0] Adrasuvare (Jlinal Cove Complex, Jlinal)
M09: Vilita [2] - [1] Raptor Claw
M10: Vilita [2] - [1] The Redavic Union (The Shultis, Lonngeylin)
Predictions: Tigers will end 4th
Group A:
013 Tanah Burung
004 Commerce Heights
039 Oddslavo
032 Tadjikistan
032 Tadjikistan
After a slight letdown in World Cup 15, they don't look strong enough here.
Prediction: 4th
Predictions by Squornhelian and Kingsfordian experts both put Tadjikistan in 4th spot. Tadjik football expert and former national coach Ion Yakir was worried: "It doesnt look good for us, if neutral observers put us last in their predictions. We should have come up in a group with weaker opponents." Coach Triandafillov, on the other hand, wasnt worried at all:"Good, let them put us there, atleast we cant dissapoint them if we end 4th. We can now prepare to surprise them, the pressure is on them. They have to win."
*NEWI Cefn Druids winner Bill Posters has been questioned by Sgt. Trevor Tuck and D.I. Trevor Belless of Cefn-Mawr police for over four hours...*
Sgt. Tuck: "For the final time, did you, or did you not break into the old Trevor Young's store in Cefn?"
Posters: "Of course I didn't. And I didn't steal the little girl's poodle, or shout obcenities at anyone from Creedence Clearwater when the came here."
*Sgt. Tuck stares at Posters. He leaves the room to talk to D.I. Belless*
Sgt. Tuck: "Sir, we've got nothing on him."
D.I. Belless: "Have you tried murder?"
Sgt. Tuck: "Who of?"
D.I. Belless: "Leave this to me."
*They walk back into the room.*
Posters: "Can I go home now?"
Sgt. Tuck: "Not yet, you can't. We've got something else to question you about."
D.I. Belless: "Where were you when NEWI Cefn Druids played Lykaia in their final qualifying game for World Cup 15?"
Posters: "Well, I was at The Hole. I was pla..."
D.I. Belless: "For the purpose of the tape, the manager of the NEWI Cefn Druids national football team, Mr. Timothy Ivanhoe Welsh, was shot dead at The Hole in Mawr during the course of the match in question."
Sgt. Tuck: "So it was you who did it, then?"
Posters: "How could it be? I was on the pitch, playing!!! I've got 78,000 witnesses!!!"
Sgt. Tuck: "William Trevor Posters, you are under arrest for the murder of Timothy Ivanhoe Welsh. You do not have to say anything, and even if you do, we'll probably ignore you. You understand?"
*Posters just shakes, scared.*
The likes of one Henry Tuck had last been seen by Kingsforder eyes crossing the border into Oglethorpia. We now believe that Mr. Tuck has taken refuge in NEWI Cefn Druids and has assumed the first name Trevor. Using his police experience, it's possible that Tuck has aquired a Sargent position, however he is expected to go off in a streaking rampage after infiltrating the government system. He is considered to be nude and dangerous, capable of exposing himself and running at high speeds every time. If you see Tuck, call the following phone number:
101-899-627-299
VILÄMNA DAGENS NYHETER
TURMOIL FOR THE LIGHTNING
Svecia to play co-hosts Brazillico, Defender Karl Mayha resigns
Group H:
008 Brazillico
019 Spaam
028 Svecia
071 Larkinia
Do the Lightning smell an upset here? This World Cup draw for the Lightning was probably not their first choice, but not much can be done about that. Who would ever want to be in a World Cup group with the hosts?
Already the predictions have been flowing in. Squornshelous, who Svecia played way back when in World Cup finals matches, predicted the Lightning to narrowly finish in third, while the better thinkers from Kingsford did not doubt the mettle of the orange clad players, predicting a second place finish.
Could the Lightning disprove all their predictions like they did in World Cup 7 and in the last qualifying? Vilita predicted the Lightning to finish 4th in their qualifying group this year, behind eventual second place finishers Oaker. In World Cup 7, it was the Svecian team led by former goalkeeper Matt de Fijts that overcame all the predictions of losses to finish third in the world.
Could this be the year that the Lightning repeat their incredible feats? It certainly seems like it could be a good shot. Let's look at the situation.
The attacking situation in Svecia has picked up quite a bit since the last Cup of Harmony which saw Svecia take 9th out of 16. Luckily, though, the defense held up leaving a lot of 1-0 games. This qualifying, both the offense and defense did their part as the Lightning finished on top of their group.
Hanan Belagt and Mikael Solskjaer lead the team in goals. The midfield is missing their anchor Sven Laursen still, but his replacement Jan Kjellström has stepped up into the role quite well.
But it is the defense that will have the most questions going into the stadiums of Brazillico. Karl Mayha, who had a rough qualifying run this year (he scored two own goals in one game and gave up a penalty kick in another, the only two losses Svecia had in qualifying), announced his retirement from international voetbal yesterday, saying he wanted to spend more time with his family. His replacement Gottlieb Frisk, was just called up from his club team Lanaken FC which finished in a surprising second place last year in the Svecikan Premeir League. He has been training with the national squad for only a week now.
As for group predictions, we aren't going to say anything, but that none should doubt the quality of this years World Cup team. The Oranje fans of Svecia are going to mob Brazillico.
TEN placed in Group F
Group F Called Group of Death; Adams Calls It "Finally Good Competition"
The Eagle's Nest was placed in Group F today with TnUI, Mattigool, and Krytenia. On paper we have 3 of the top 21 teams, and since no other group has 3 teams all ranked higher than 21, this makes this the 'Group of Death" in may eyes.
However, Coach Adams sees it a bit differently. "Bout time we got to play some good competition this go around. While the new qualifying format sped it up signifigantly, you got all the good teams spread out so you don't get to play too many of them early. These games here will show us all what teams want the cup badly this year, and which ones are just glad to be here. I'll tell you now, I think we are wanting the cup pretty badly. After losing in the semi's with a chance to play for the cup on home soil, that hurt. Besides, We need to get out of the knockout rounds to get to Eauz...we owe them a few from the last few cups. Finally....Good Comeptition...we'll get to see what we're made of."
Group F Analysis
Group F:
003 The Eagles Nest
014 Total n Utter Insanity
021 Mattigool
064 Krytenia
On Paper, TEN and TnUI should go through...but let's look at the teams qualifying runs shall we?
Pts W D L GF:GA GD
1. The Eagles Nest 25 8 1 1 27: 6 21 (Region 15)
1. Total n Utter Insanity 27 9 0 1 21: 4 17 (Region 10)
2*. Mattigool 18 5 3 2 10: 8 2 (Region 5)
1. Krytenia 21 7 0 3 21: 9 12 (Region 12)
*Behind ceased nation
As you can see all teams won their group except Mattigool, who finished behind behind ceased nation Larkinia. Krytenia benfeited from 2 3-0 forfeit wins over The Water Cooler as well. TEN played through Tadjikistan and Crystlikire; TnUI had to go through Turnia, Ravenspire, AND The Belmore Family, Mattigool had to deal with ORD, and Krytenia through Squorn, Nikea, and NASTIC 2.
So it's not so clear cut is it?
If we go by points and previous show, then TEN and TnUI should go through...and that's what we will predict.
The Eagle's Nest Previous Matches with Group F Teams
Krytenia
- No Matches Played
Record vs. Krytenia: 0-0-0
Mattigool
- WCXIII MD4 : The Eagles Nest 2 - 1 Mattigool
- WCXIII MD13: Mattigool 0 - 4 The Eagles Nest
Record vs. Mattigool: 2-0-0
Total n Utter Insanity
- WCXIV MD4 : The Eagles Nest 1 - 0 Total n Utter Insanity
- WCXIV MD13: Total n Utter Insanity 0 - 1 The Eagles Nest
Record vs. Total n Utter Insanity: 2-0-0
We believe that we will be playing in Brazillico, but that has yet to be confirmed. Tickets should be available by tonight, and we ask all fans to be on their best behaviour whereever TEN plays.
THE HERALD SPORTS DIGEST
F-ing Hell
NOT so much a Group Of Death as a Group Of Horrific Searing Gas Pain as Krytenia were drawn into the horror show that is Group F.
The Celestials will face heavyweights The Eagles Nest and Total n Utter Insanity, as well as could-go-anywhere Mattigool. Any points gained will be a huge fillip for the side, and Karim Isserson had this to say:
"This is a very difficult group, yes. But many people forget that we defeated the World Cup Finalists on their own turf to get here. I think we will turn heads in this group, and with a little luck, we may even qualify.
In addition, the team has recorded a World Cup song. "Blue Summer" is a collaboration with midfielder Cecil Poldov's band, Grassroots, and is released next week.
SCORERS
Ari SMITH - 6 (incl. 1 hat trick, and 1 penalty)
Colin ULVÆUS - 5 (incl. 1 hat trick)
Stephen XOUSA - 3
Roger CELSEN - 2
Acienko RIMMER - 1
Adam VERNAZZA - 1
plus 3 goals awarded in w/o vs The Water Cooler
v NASTIC II W 3-1 (Xousa, Smith, Celsen)
v The Gulf States W 4-0 (Ulvæus 3, Rimmer)
@ The Water Cooler W 4-0 (Ulvæus 2, Smith, Xousa)
v Squornshelous L 1-3 (Smith)
v Nikea L 0-1
@ NASTIC II W 3-0 (Smith 3)
@ The Gulf States W 2-1 (Vernazza, Celsen)
v The Water Cooler Walkover
@ Squornshelous W 1-0 (Xousa)
@ Nikea L 0-3
Finals (Rejistania)
v The Eagles Nest
v Total n Utter Insanity
v Mattigool
I forgot to announce the schedule:
MD1:
1 vs 4
2 vs 3
MD2:
1 vs 3
2 vs 4
MD3:
1 vs 2
3 vs 4
Due to an apathy-virus in Brazillico, all matches will take place in Rejistania. (TnUI will sim my group, but it will take place in Rejistania ICly).
Used stadia:
Group A:
Hetkali Hetlasane Stadium, Hetkali
Hetkali Hetaki Stadium, Hetkali
Group B:
Matix Veran Stadium, Matix kali
Mikedi Veran Stadium, Matix kali
Group C:
KaMaRi kaletri Stadium, KaMaRi kali
Karela lines grass pitch, KaMaRi kali
Group D:
Sen-La-Sa~o Relekhati Stadium, KaMaRi kali
Hades Lavamje Stadium, KaMaRi kali
Group E:
Hanin Sekhika Stadium, KaMaRi kali
Myju Kaletri Staduim, KaMaRi kali
(The last groups are not in the nothern nanti simu, but in other parts of 'the Rejis' due to the hectic re-scheduling after the apathy-virus was known)
Group F: (in the most southern city of Rejistania in nanti kansu, which means that the citizens here are considered to be a bit provincial and backwards)
Na~ovi Sekhika Stadium, Na~ovi kali
Na~ovi Nanti Stadium, Na~ovi kali
Group G: (in Nita~eda kali, a small city in eastern Rejistania, rather known for the industrial smog than for high-class soccer)
Nita~eda Ynu Stadium, Nita~eda kali
Taki~l Redy Stadium, Nita~eda kali
Group H: (in the Rejistanian capital Sike kali in the middle of the jungle and Kalisimu kali. It was the pride of the capital which decided to play 3 group stage matches in Sike (btw: 'sike' is Rejistanian for 'there'). Since Sike has only one suitable stadium, the second match in the last group will take place a few hundred kilometres westwards)
Sike kaletri Stadium, Sike kali
Kalisimu Kaletri Stadium, Kalisimu kali
Le LIBRE
Les Bleus in the World Cup
Last evening, the draws for the world cup XVI groups were done. For Les Bleus, they were placed in a group of familiar faces and rivals. Les Bleus will have to look deep inside them though if they are to have any chance of winning in this cup. Les Bleus were placed in group G where they will face off against region rival Oglethorpia, WC16 qualifying rival NEWI Druids and a team from Lykaia who Les Bleus have yet to play. The group is below…
Group G:
001 Eauz
018 Oglethorpia
027 NEWI Cefn Druids
086 Lykaia
Group Analyse
Group G Pts W D L GF:GA GD
1. Eauz 25 8 1 1 24: 6 18
2. NEWI Cefn Druids 24 8 0 2 26: 9 17
1. Lykaia 23 7 2 1 19: 8 11
2. Oglethorpia 17 5 2 3 17:11 6
On paper, the above table shows the group G teams ranked according to their points during the qualifying round. It would appear that, the same result from Region 11 would occur, with Les Bleus and the Druids advancing. One though can’t just assume by points that certain teams will win. The Oglethorpia team who has been struggling in the past, could end up being a surprise to the group. Les Bleus though realize that this will not be a walk in the park to the next round. The coach commented saying, “I think this group is going to help our team. In the past we have sailed through with very little trouble, but then we got into some trouble and were not able to finish properly. The early competition will get us ready for future problems”
Schedule
Match Day 1: Eauz vs. Lykaia @ Nita~eda Ynu Stadium
Match Day 2: Eauz vs. NEWI Cefn Druids @ Nita~eda Ynu Stadium
Match Day 3: Eauz vs. Oglethorpia @ Taki~l Redy Stadium
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The Ketchup Times!
Now you can eat your fries and read the latest news around Melmond!
"MELMONDIAN GODDESS F***ING SLANIIT, NOT AGAIN!" sentiment across nation!
Well here's a story you are used to if you follow the Melmond National Football Team. It appears that THE hardest working side in NationStates football finally has the chance to be in the World Cup finals, all they had to do was beat lowly commies Cirdanistan in their home nation, in one of the most intimidating places to play, Feliz-Unne Stadium. Our friends in Svecia did their job by holding off the Pesky Oaker side to a one all tie. However, voodoo dice or not, Melmond disappoints again. The Under-a-Cheevers make a big blunder as defender Trav Strachan got a yellow card for an overly aggressive tackle in the goalkeeper's box. The Cirdanistan player was able to make the penalty shot and they took the 1-nil lead. It appears that Manager Gerry Cheevers' Zen relaxation techinques didn't work at all as the side appeared very shaky under the pressure. Their nervousness hindered their play throughout the match. The side was lucky to get a Chris Owen goal, which was quite an individual effort as he weaved through the Cirdanistan. But that was all that was going to be as the matches ends 1-1. Melmond still has never made a world cup. Rumor has it that there may be a private ceremony between the NEWI Cefn Druids and Melmond FAs to pass the torch of futility as Melmond is clearly the new marker of hard work going nowhere.
Gerry Cheevers Sacked
Expectations were high for this Melmond side, and the Melmond Football Association made it clear to Manager Gerry Cheevers if his side didn't make the World Cup, he would be canned. The side didn't make it, and he was canned. Gerry Cheevers plans on returning to his Buddhist retreat in Dennisov where he can continue his spiritual journey. He thanks the Melmond FA for giving him this chance in his lifetime. Former Melmond midfielder and current assistant manager David Bixler will be interim Manager and will manage the side in yet another Cup of Harmony. Since Cheevers is no longer the manager and the side hasn't earned the Fearless Farmers name, the name announced for the side was "Disappointments."
Yet Another Cup of Harmony In Melmond
With our former World Cup 15 bid partners Liverpool England looking for a co-host, Melmond volunteered to do the job if Liverpool England could not find another co-host. It looks more and more likely that Melmond will be co-host the Cup of Harmony for the third time in its history. There will be two big football tournaments in Melmond soon, the Melmond Club Eliminational Invitational and a tournament that might as well be called the Melmond Consolational Invitational. Yet, their national side has yet to make a World Cup while lucky sides like Larkinia and Lykaia make it to the big show.
It appears that THE hardest working side in NationStates football finally has the chance to be in the World Cup finals, all they had to do was beat lowly commies Cirdanistan in their home nation, in one of the most intimidating places to play, Feliz-Unne Stadium. Our friends in Svecia did their job by holding off the Pesky Oaker side to a one all tie.
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REAL FINAL TABLE::
Region 3 Pts W D L GF:GA GD
1. Svecia 22 7 1 2 17:13 4
2. Oaker 19 5 4 1 16: 8 8
3. Melmond 17 5 2 3 17:11 6
4. HypercapitaliZm 11 3 2 5 10:15 -5
5. Snub Nose 38 10 3 1 6 18:13 5
6. Cirdanistan 4 0 4 6 5:23 -18
FINAL TABLE IF MELMOND WON 2-1
Region 3 Pts W D L GF:GA GD
1. Svecia 22 7 1 2 17:13 4
2. Oaker 19 5 4 1 16: 8 8
3. Melmond 19 6 1 3 18:11 7
4. HypercapitaliZm 11 3 2 5 10:15 -5
5. Snub Nose 38 10 3 1 6 18:13 5
6. Cirdanistan 1 0 3 7 5:24 -19
Hope that makes you feel a little better, Even if you had won, with Oaker's Draw you still would not have gone through. You needed to have Oaker Lose :)
Ahem...if we won by two goals...which we should of done at home against Cirdanistan...we would be the team in the World Cup as we would in the most goals overall tiebreaker.
Ahem...if we won by two goals...which we should of done at home against Cirdanistan...we would be the team in the World Cup as we would in the most goals overall tiebreaker.
Hey Now! Give me credit, i was trying to look at the brighter side of things! You aren't the only one, I couldnt get past Adrasuvare, 0-0 goalless draw that put me about 7th in the table early on... 200 n00b as well!
More Predictions
Jorge the Amazing Talking Psychic Monkey Picks the Winners
Round of Sixteen
004 Commerce Heights
vs
019 Spaam
Winner: Commerce Heights
002 Bedistan
vs
027 NEWI Cefn Druids
Winner: NEWI Cefn Druids
005 Kingsford
vs
003 The Eagles Nest
Winner: The Eagles Nest
006 Rejistania
vs
011 Squornshelous
Winner: Rejistania
007 Europa Brittania
vs
024 Lovisa
Winner: Europe Brittania
021 Mattigool
vs
009 Audioslavia
Winner: Matigool
001 Eauz
vs
020 Gesamtkuntswerk
Winner: Eauz
008 Brazillico
vs
013 Tanah Burung
Winner: Tanah Burung
Quarterfinals
004 Commerce Heights
vs
027 NEWI Cefn Druids
Winner: Commerce Heights
003 The Eagles Nest
vs
006 Rejistania
Winner: The Eagles Nest
007 Europa Brittania
vs
021 Matigool
Winner: Matigool
001 Eauz
vs
013 Tanah Burung
Winner: Eauz
Semifinals
004 Commerce Heights
vs.
003 The Eagles Nest
Winner: Commerce Heights
021 Matigool
vs
001 Eauz
Winner: Eauz
Third Place Match
The Eagles Nest
vs
Matigool
Winner: The Eagles Nest
Final
Commerce Heights
vs
Eauz
Winner: Ooh! Ooh! Ooh!
(at this point Jorge demanded a banana and when one was not promptly given to him, he threw a fit and severly injured a newsman)
Lykaia finished the World Cup Qualifying in the first place in the Region 8 with 23 points. We had 7 Win, 2 Draw and Just 1 loss. The alone time that we lost was at the Liverpool England. We drew only with the Liverpool England and Spaam. Spaam was the draws obtained us on the final game with a 2-2 scores. The two of the goals of Lykaia were marked by Amika Alansifol, unfortunately there was just as much goals marked by Spaam and we could not win because of this. We have inluded a list of our scorers to the under of it includes all 19 goals of marked Lykaia in the World Cup so far. We advanced now a round other where we will face the better team in the world named Eauz, just like Oglethorpia and the NEWI Cefn Druids. Group only D and F would be as difficult to qualify of, therefore this next rounds off will not be easy for Lykaia.
Group G:
001 Eauz
018 Oglethorpia
027 NEWI Cefn Druids
086 Lykaia
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Lykaia Goalscorers
Amika Alansifol - 11
Ivan Tverdorsk - 4
Victor Miradah - 2
Bacardi Boroshevz - 1
Oleg Yvchevsky - 1
A Random Transcript with Experimental Characters (If these Characters are popular, they live and make more RP appearances. If you all hate them, I'll send them to play in the URFC)
---During WC15---
Hi. I'm Tom Berry. I support World Cup 15. It is a very good idea. It is so good, that we should continue to support it wholeheartedly and consistantly. We should continue to send players to the World Cup in future world cups, and give the WCC full power.
---LATER---
Hi, I'm Tom Berry. I oppose the World Cup. Just because one team beats another does not give the WCC full power to send our players to the World Cup. I propose we pull our Players out of the World Cup.
---Pre WC16---
Hi, I'm Tom Berry. I voted for the resolution to give the WCC full jurisdiction to send players to the World Cup. It is absolutely probable and likely that there are TOP (Teams of Opposing Positions). We will find them undoubtedly. I have always been pro-Cup, and my stance has been steady and strong.
---LATER---
Hi, I'm Tom Berry. This is an ill-conceived cup that we should not participate in. There is no evidence of the TOP and there never were any TOPs in the Cup. The Cup was not producing or harboring TOPs and we need to pull our players out immediately. I am against the Cup and I always have been. My ability to stick with my decisions makes me a prime WCC representative. If you elect me to the WCC, I will pull our players out of the cup within a year, and then throw money at the French.
If you really, really can't figure out who Tom Berry is a reference to, you're either a) a stubborn liberal or b) horribly uninformed. I suggest to all that you watch the following movie to understand Tom Berry and his satirical ways more:
http://media1.streamtoyou.com/rnc/080304v1.wmv