Baptism of Fire 55 - The Everything Thread of Everything

by **Annar** » Mon Mar 03, 2014 4:27 pm

The Annarian national side stumbled of the plane, feeling tired from the jet-lag. "I've been drugged!!!" Shouted the ever paranoid Jack Marvin. He wasn't used to planes. Trent, who played the same position as Marvin, seethed with anger that this buffoon was considered better than he was. Trent didn't want to wait for Marvin to get his inevitable injury. He wanted to play now. Javert, one of the strikers, rolled his eyes. He and Marvin were on the same team back home, and he was used to this sort of thing. Jeremy Rincewind, with prodigious turn of speed, managed to rush past all the others. "There was a... a... spider by my seat." He mumbled. Samuel Vimes put his head in his hands. This team was going to take quite a bit of work.

by **Darvale** » Tue Mar 04, 2014 4:12 am

A private jet lands on the runway of the Newtown International Airport, it was sunset and the gleaming yellow sun of Paradystopia was ever so slowly dropping down the horizon, causing the skies to turn a deeper shade of yellow that almost perfectly matched the golden stripe designs on the jet that was now slowing down and preparing to park beside the other planes from different countries. A previously unseen door on an orange stripe opened onto a flight of stairs that leaded to the jet black runway. The Darvalian football players sighed in relief as their young faces met the last rays of sunlight. There was nothing that significant about them, they casually walked down the stairs and headed to the immigration. Some of them were chatting with each other, some where listening to music, and some were just examining the infrastructure of the Paradystopian airport. They boarded a bus that took them through the modern, scenic city of Newtown. They were lucky because the 2 stadiums their group was playing in were in the same city unlike some other groups like Group G, whose teams would have to travel between Madaa and Sabrjk, Group H, whose teams would have to travel between Mirrun and KWJG, and Group I, whose teams would have to travel between Newtown and Dzias. They arrived at their hotel and immediately went to visit Jimmy's Palace and The Furry Triangle, the 2 stadiums that they were playing in. They then went to practice a little at the training pitch, to adapt to the quality of the Paradystopian grass, but also to try and find effective techniques to outwit those of the Florganians and the Mordorsicans, who had already submitted their rosters and formations.

by **The greater Vakolicci Haven** » Wed Mar 05, 2014 2:56 am

"This is just fucking great," Mickie Roper said as he rifled through the papers that Havensport had produced for the teams perusal. "We're a nation of 9 and a half billion people, and we're being expected to play in this small stadium?"
He slumped back in his chair, a look of utter exasperation on his ruined face. Mickie Roper, Goalkeeper for SC United and Metropolitan, was often regarded as the ugliest man in the greater Vakolicci Haven. Chunks of flesh were missing from his cheeks and arms: not even he would say how it happened.
"Do you think they're trying to stop something happening?" Demit Cronan, his U&M teammate, chief enforcer of the Havenic national team 'international superiority ensurance association' asked. "I've got about 30,000 people out their, and I'm not going to get them all in in that tiny stadium. What does Sendip think about this?"
Blacksen Domination was tapping away at his tablet, stupidly fast and not looking up. The young captain, and Prince of Celeria, looked so annoyed that even Demit didn't want to approach him.
"I'm handling this one," he said. "We're hardly small, are we? How expensive do they want our tickets to be?"

"Stand by for the anthem-blast," came over the address system on the teams private aircraft, and it shook slightly, as massive speakers began to protrude from the bottom. They were just over the city they would be staying in: Fernando de Honduras, in the Northern sunrise islands. Blacksen could just see a large school playing in the playground: he noted the amount of races present: and they all looked up universally to the recorded sound of the Vakolicci Symphony orchestra above them.
"In this world it's rare," the voice said, "So free, so fair. As we stand, in union, we stand as one!"
The words of 'Stand in union' blasted out loud and proud: including the contrevercial line that was usually removed from most sporting events, "To reduce this world to slavery, If we alone are free!"
As it ended, the children began to play again, only to be interrupted by something even louder.
"Arise, Celerian warrior, for thy nations voice cries out!" came the deep, triumphant voice of a baritone opera singer.
"They're scared," Blacksen said, laughing, as the rather military-sounding anthem of the Autonomous kingdom of Celeria continued to play. Even some adults were looking over their garden fences, attempting to ascertain the source of the music, before with a final "To keep Celeria free!" the aircraft moved off, and landed at the rather small international airport.
"And...sent!" Blacksen said, as the team and their enterage departed the plane.

by **Electrum** » Wed Mar 05, 2014 3:10 am

National Football Team of Electrum
National Team for the Baptism of Fire 55

Executive Board
Mitch Blain - Manager
Milo Wilkinson - Coach
Pete Tomlinson - Assistant Coach
Jane Ellis - Medical/Physio

Players
Starting Eleven - Formation 4-2-3-1 EDIT: Style Modifier: +2
1. Alexander Krane - FW (c)
2. Alfred Meus - DF
3. Peter Thompson - DF
4. Kirk Lynn-Peters - MF (vc)
5. Zach Sankey - MF
9. Andre Cozzo - MF
15. Fung Lin - MF
20. Julian Heimlich - MF
22. Noel Kane - FB
25. Issac Craft - FB
26. Devon Field - GK

Bench
6. Jason McGann - DF
7. Adam Standing - DF
8. Nick Hara - DF
10. Mark Kobe - DF
11. Steven Aguilar - MF
12. Jake Ingram - MF
13. Douglas Luna - MF
14. Javier Walshe - MF
16. Toby Morton - MF
17. Oscar Bryan - MF
18. Tyler Stevens - FB
19. Walter Meyer - FB
21. Paul Foot - GK
23. David Fenech - GK
24. Sam Kara - GK
25. Nicholas Henry - FW

Formation

Kit
To be announced

I Give My Opponent Permission To:
=================================
Choose My Goalscorers:        Y
Godmod Goalscoring Events:    Y
Injure Players:               Y
Godmod Injury Events:         Y - Deaths allowed
Red Card Players:             Y
Yellow Card Players:          Y
Godmod Other Events:          Y 
=================================

by **Armakistan** » Wed Mar 05, 2014 8:33 am

Armakistan Sports News (ASN)

Today the first Armakistan Internation football team held an open practise before they start their campaign in the Baptism of Fire. The team's first game is in 2 days time at the Décimo Coelho stadium. A beautiful 60,000 seater which will be the biggest stadium any Armakistan sporting team has played in with the first 60,000 stadium still being build in the capital of Victoria with completion now expected to be in 6 months. ASN managed to grab with interviews with players and coaches after training to see how the team was feeling before the big game against Kemballia.

Firstly ASN reporter Dom Newton spoke with 18 year old left midfield Edward Appleby who could be a shock starter in tournament opener.

DW - How is the team doing with the first game just around the corner?
EA - Great thank you, the group is really bonding and looking forward to showing the world what we've got to offer.

DW - The team has a range of different players, veterans and youngsters, like yourself, does this cause any problems?
EA - Not really. The oldies have known each other a while and like to pull a few pranks but they are great guys and I learn so much from training with them. At United we have a range of ages and all other teams are the same, we're just used to it.

DW - Do you think the occasion could be daunting to the team especially with the 60,000 seater Décimo Coelho being the venue?
EA - Nah, we're just treating it like any other game. Granted we are a new team at a new event on the world stage but you can't let that get to you.

DW - Thanks for your time, best of luck.
EA - Cheers mate.

Our next interview is with team captain Henry Potters. Part of the 2 Henry's predicted to be starting at centre back.

DW - So Henry you've come far from your days representing your country on the front lines to preparing to lead your country into battle again on the football pitch. Is it sinking in?
HP - It's just the same really once I'm on the pitch I'll be looking to make sure my team wins, just like in the wars for the Empire 5 years ago.

DW - So football and war is similar to you. It's a fight...to the death?
HP - You fight for your teammates and they fight for you. That's the same on the battlefield. Play like your life depends on it. So in a way yes. I take no prisoners. I demand respect. And if your not giving me that respect then you'll sure respect the destruction my team brings on yours.

DW - Tough talk then...
HP - ...It's the truth I'd still die for my country to make sure we show the world what we are capable of.

DW - So Group E should be scared then.
HP - Group E shouldn't bother turning up, even if they win, they'll lose in here. (points to his heart)

DW - Best of luck
HP - All Hail the Leader

Finally we caught up with the manager Thomas Boston as he prepared to announce the starting lineup.

DW - What type of football can we expect from our team against Kemballia?
TB - Attacking we're going for the win. We're not here for a holiday and to 'enjoy' the occasion I want silverware.

DW - How's the team been in training. Any issues?
TB - The team looks great. I'm pleased with my selections. It's great to have Bucklebury back from his ban and Potters is an inspired leader. The world's going to sit up and watch when Armakistan has the ball. We've pace, strength and the ability to score goals. As for any issues Evergreen has tweaked his calf in training but he should be okay to play on the bench other than that it's been hard to pick the first team to represent this great nation.

DW - So what will the team be?
TB - As it stands...

Daniels, Hanson, Johnston, Potters, Mickleson, Darling, Appleby, B Bell, F Bell, Kelly, Bucklebury

and subs Williams, Boston, Evergreen, Thompson, Turner, Haplon, Taser

DW - Thanks for answering the questions. Best of luck.
TB - Sure...thank you

There we have it the first team as expected. Youngster Appleby starts, hints that Evergreen could be starting when fit which is an interesting decision by Boston and Praise loses out to Taser on the bench while loose cannon Bucklebury is given his first game since his drugs ban.

by **Wesleyia** » Wed Mar 05, 2014 1:26 pm

Place for roster to go.

by **Jeckland** » Wed Mar 05, 2014 1:35 pm

Jeckland Roster for Baptism of Fire 55
Nickname: The Spuds
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Manager: Eric Jones

Starting XI
GK – Lee Evans, 27
Seemed like a wasted talent, but the athletic keeper has matured into the No. 1 jersey in the past two years
RB – Harry Pressley, 31
Had a poor season, but lack of competition means the defensive minded right back retains his spot for now.
CB – Richard Barker, 29 (C)
Bulky Barker has been captain for three years, and the giant defender ‘s strength and heading are second to none.
CB – Karim Al Fatyah, 23
Promising young defender with plenty of pace, but needs to work on technique to hold down a regular place.
LB - Roman Hermanez, 28
Technically gifted left-back is a nailed-down starter and good going forward.
DM – Mikel Grefschip, 32
Fetcher-carrier with an eye for a pass, starting to fade with age.
DM – Rick Nollard, 25
Hard tackler, worker and shooter with a fiery attitude. Starts most games.
RW – Carlo Henriques, 22 – His breakthrough season means the pacy winger will play his part in the BoF campaign.
LW – Afawange Nytnanga, 27 – Skilful with the ball, should start most games despite useless right foot.
AC – Micah Hoonas, 24 – The heartbeat of the team. Creator, set piece taker, finisher – you name it, he can do it.
ST – Leo King, 28 – Strong and quick, he’s currently playing at the top of his game.

Reserves
GK – Len McGhalty, 35
First team keeper for years before age caught up with him.
GK – Toby Thompson, 20
Promising youth made breakthrough this season.
RB – Barry Carson, 26
Gets forward and puts in dangerous crosses, defending needs work.
CB – Fraser Doyle, 25
Reliable yet unspectacular when called upon.
CB – Joe Harnett, 22
Surprise inclusion good in air, good organiser.
LB – Dom Barnes, 31
Talented player recovering from year-long injury.
DM – Sven Johanssen, 24
Tidy tackler, lacks creativity in passing.
DM – Peter Perkins, 27
Deep lying playmaker, blew his first chance with national team.
RW – Max George, 30
Loves cutting inside and defends a bit too.
LW – Sam Roper, 19
Pacy trickster tipped to be future star.
AC – Ollie Watson, 25
Dead ball specialist, not very quick.
ST – Ali Amsif, 23
Man-mountain, deadly at corners.

by **Zenic** » Wed Mar 05, 2014 2:21 pm

“Here it is: Paradystopia. It looks nice, similar to the Zeno peninsula of the Empire,” spoke Manager J.M. Sanders to his assistant manager Dmitri Golovkin who was seated beside him on the plane. The team plane had just entered Paradystopii air space as the team was arriving a day earlier than anticipated to get the lay of the land and some practice in before the Baptism of Fire started. Baptism of Fire: sounds so ruthless. Reminds me of home. “Shut up. I’m trying to sleep,” Golovkin said, returning Sanders to the real world. Sanders sighed and stared out the window, waiting for the plane to land so the team may begin preparations.

The landing was very smooth and gently stirred the sleeping members of the team from their slumber. The team was unloaded from the plane with their luggage and transported to the high-speed railway which took them to the hotel. On the rail, Sanders, Golovkin and team captain Luke Killian sat together to begin discuss their preparations for the first matchday. “So, as a reminder, we have been placed in group F alongside New Alderaan-Coruscant, Perlasilangan, Electrum and Dainer. We’ve got Electrum in the first matchup in the University Quadrangle. From their official info, they run a 2-4-3-1 formation. Not sure how offensive or defensive it is but still a pretty strange formation,” Golovkin said, telling them what he knew so far. “Interesting. You don’t see that formation every day. It’ll be tough to plan for,” Sanders said. “Exactly, sir. I say we get some good, all-around training in these days to make sure we’re in great shape and with focused minds. That way, we’ll be ready for whatever they throw at us,” responded Luke Killian. ”Spoken like a true captain,” quipped Golovkin as the rail arrived at their destination.

Having packed everything into their rooms, the three from before met up in Sanders’ room. “So, how’s the morale of the team? I’m interested,” said Sanders while pouring himself, Golovkin and Killian a glass of scotch each. “It’s……..strange,” mentioned Killian. “The guys are amped and focused just like any other day but there’s a strange pressure that they feel.” Sanders had a puzzled look on his face as he handed everyone their drinks and sat down. “From where do they feel the pressure?” Killian sighed and took a swig before responding. “They are scared of being upstaged by children.” This comment had Sanders and Golovkin looking at each other in worry, thinking their players had gone crazy. Killian noticed. “Oh, you didn’t hear? The U15 side won the world championship in Vettrera. My two boys were on the team and they went undefeated, bringing home the trophy.” The two managers were relieved by the explanation before crying out in joy. “Congratulations! For the empire and your boys. Let’s drink!” Golovkin shouted. The others joined in and celebrated the belated world championship.

“So, what now, boss?” Killian stated as night fell and they had finished celebrating. “Guess we’ll get a good night’s sleep, get some training in, and tell the boys to relax and have fun. You can’t win a championship if you’re super tense.” Golovkin raised his almost empty glass and said,” Agreed. Now let’s get the hell asleep so we can get this tournament started.” They all laughed and finished their drinks before calling it a night.

After all, they had a tournament to play, and hopefully win, soon.

by **Scorpio** » Thu Mar 06, 2014 6:40 am

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by **Usjekhipstahf** » Thu Mar 06, 2014 9:08 am

March 07 will mark a history for Usjek football as the group stage of the 55th Baptism of Fire begins, the national team will compete for the first time in an international competition.

It was March, 05 when the offical flight of the Usjek National Football team has landed on the beautiful nation of Paradystopia. Staff and players of the national team are already feeling the BoF fever, as they travel from the airport to their official hotel, they saw how the people are excited for this competition.

This was a scene they took a picture of while passing through a public park in Paradystopia

Usjekhipstahf is on Group G together with Ditka, Espandaea, New Wolfopolis, and New South Aqmuland

by **Paradystopia** » Thu Mar 06, 2014 9:24 am

Scorpio wrote:Does anyone know what time the cutoffs are for the BOF?

I do, I do!

For the Paradystopia half of the tournament (Groups F-J), this is your 1,416 minute warning for the first cut-off of the tournament.

That's roughly 24 hours by the way, the cut-offs for me will be around 16:00GMT

by **Dainer** » Thu Mar 06, 2014 12:16 pm

NUMBER TEAM           NAME        POSITION

1      Marvel Team    KAKANA      gk
3      Xistrumbigonça PASQUALE    cb
4      Tommy-Atkins   BAIKONUR    cb
2      Isper          GYGAX       wb
6      Conga          JÁPETO      wb
5      Tarruço        KREBSON     dmf
7      Olhiderts      XYLON       cmf/omf
8      Bom            CYGNAR      smf/omf
10     Crystal        GALEGO      omf [CAPTAIN]
11     University     GUAITA      st
9      Jéan           AROKH       cf 

12     Limoeiro       NACY DERW   gk
13     Ptolomaios     FIGHTMASTER cb/wb
14     Adubo Fértio   O'CARNE     cb
15     Jéan           FÁBIO       cb
16     Palestra       SIMPLÍCIO   wb
17     Urdutown       YAMADA      cmf
18     Sport Wios     BRUK        wb/dmf
19     Shitrom        MELOCOTON   omf
20     Amaritu        SFOTOIM     omf
21     Amaritu        NIKÉ        omf/st
22     Urboyts        SHIRATORI   st
23     Urboyts        CATAERVA    gk

COACH Farucx Vanecaur

FORMATION 4-2-3-1

STYLE +2

by **The greater Vakolicci Haven** » Thu Mar 06, 2014 1:45 pm

(ooc: Vakolicci teams do not use squad numbers. Instead, the enitial and second name of the player is displayed on the back of the shirt in red.))

IC:
The Greater Vakolicci Haven
VKL

Manager: Roman Rijic, age 46, SC United and Metropolitan
For the first appearance of the Greater Vakolicci haven at a major international sporting competition, there can be no better choice to manage the squad than 4-time copa l'havaerne (cup of the Haven) champion Roman Rijic, of Francian side United and Metropolitan.
Rijic, 46, has won everything their is to win in the GVH and is now looking to extend his medal hawl to the international ene. He will be joined by assistant manager Ruan Cel, also from U&M.
Assistant manager: Ruan Cel, SC United and metropolitan, 42
Coach: Wilhelm Strass, 51, Eastern Fire of Caldonaris
Team doctor: Dr. Jan Van Tropin, 31, unatatched

(note:) Players marked with a * are starters.))
Goalkeeper:
* Mickie Roper, age 37, SC United and Metropolitan

Mickie Roper, described by total sport magazine as 'the ugliest thing ever to set eyes on a football,' (something he takes pride in), never grew certain significant areas of flesh on his face and his arms, leaving him with massive holes and ridges that stand out anywhere he goes. Another thing that stands out, however, is his goal saving ratio: SC U&M let in only 27 goals with him between the sticks last season.

Luc Cole, 20, Eastern Fire of Caldonaris
Born in England, Luc Cole moved to Celeria at age 3, and quickly established himself as one of that provinces greatest footballing tallents. Having established himself firmly as the starting goalkeeper for U&M's archrivals Eastern Fire of Caldonaris, he is hoping to get a few games in the Baptism offire and world cup, if an injury prevents Mickie Roper from continuing.

Hugo Ronk, age 25, Liveron
Not expecting to play, Hugo Ronk has established himself as a very solid choice between the posts, being the only man that has stopped his struggling side Liveron from being relegated.

Right defenders:
* Lisa Kohr, age 23, U&M
Lisa Kohr's explosive pace, glue-like marking ability and peculiar nack for harassing wingers has earned her a starting place in both United and Metropolitan's starting 11, and the national team.
Valentino Mericci, 20, Force Roma
Celari born, Celari bred, and Celari speaking: Mericci, if he plays, is expecting to do his nation proud at both the Baptism of fire and world cup, with the eae at which he tackles and makes opposition players look like children.
Central defenders:
*Joseph Pennard, age 33, London Athletic
The 6 ft 9 rock in the middle of London Athletic, as well as Vakolicci defence is, according to total sport, what creates the best scoring chances from corners in the league.' His excellent ability to win balls in the air proves that the figure of the hulking centre forward can be made to look entirely useless.
*Mohammed Al-zerwa, age 24, Sacro
Sacro: not a name you hear much in Vakolicci football. However, it has been the jumping and powerful pace of this 5 ft 5 pocket rocket that have kept the strugglers in the league this year.
Zoran Kranjic, age 33, Glenra
A celerian name beyond a doubt, the slav has impressed in recent years, despite a number of extremely damaging injuries that have hurt his career.
Clive Spencer, 19, Hilltop Dragons
Hilltop Dragons have relied on the young defender this year, as he has proven time and time again that it is extremely difficult to get anything past him.

Left defenders:
* HRH Laura Mccabe, Princess consort of Celeria, 17, Eastern Fire of Caldonaris
Whatever you want to call Laura Mccabe, be it the best fullback the haven has seen in the last 25 years, or a dirty golddigger who sucks up to the Prince of Celeria (also featured), she won't care. All she cares about, as she said in total sport, is that she allows 'the worlds many inferior nations' what they should be afraid of whenever they atempt to go down her wing.

Paul Scott, 23, Remingur
The Greater Vakolicci Haven is not a nation used to shortages: however a shortage of leftbacks is one of them. We have nothing really very good to say about the Vakolicci second choice, other than he's made it into the team.

Right wingers:
*HRH Blacksen I, of house Domination, blessed of the 16, crown Prince of Celeria, age 17, SC U&M

Blacksen Domination is possibly the est young tallent the Vakolicci have to offer the world. Having 'been playing football all his life,' the young prince is famed by his explosive, blur-like pace and his tricky ability to score goals from an extremely long range.
Celio Garati, 24, Force Roma
Blacksen is backed up by the man he replaced: fellow Celari Garati is keen to show the world that he is still as good as Domination, and he certainly has the credencials to prove it: his 35 goals in his 32 games for the Force show that he is not something to trifle with.

CM:
*Marc Antoine, age 32, Berlin:
Berlin's finest, the defencive-minded midfielder specialises in his ability to clear up counter-attack, and create.
George Forter, age 41, Pimo:
Former captain george Forter may have lost some of his pace, but his technical skills are unmatched in the entire league.
Left wingers:
*Miralim Tardenic, age 33, U&M
A constant rival of Blacksen Domination on the right of the field, Roman Rijic decided to atempt to combine the 2. Blacksen's trademark flare, combined with Tardenic's skill on the ball, makes the pairing a force to be reckoned with.
Roberts Kraker: age 35, London Athletic:
Roberts Kraker is retiring this year, although he knows he can lend a great deal of experience to the team, oth of winning and of losing:

Strikers:
*Demit Cronan, age 26, SC United and Metropolitan:
The enforcer in the pitch and the crowd, as well as his important ability to score from impossible angles makes Demit Cronan an asset the haven cannot do without. As foreign supporters will learn, as U&M's opposition have learnt, a cry of 'Cronan's red and green army' from the crowd is usually accompanied by the drawing of all manner of weapons, and it is time to go. It is also Cronan' job to conduct the riots that are the hallmark of Vakolicci supporters.
*John O'hare, age 24, Eastern Fire of Caldonaris:
51 goals in 45 appearances, John O'hare seems never to miss. A vercitile striker who can fulfill the roles of target man and playmaker, O'Hare has no real holes in his game.
*Henry Liger, age 15, SC U&M
Despite his young age, Henry Liger is quick to capitalise on an opening, and knows how to take advantage of it. Furthermore, him and Blacksen Domination have a clear passing partnership that is thought to be unstopable by many in the profession.
Sarah Court, age 7, Palas:
Sarah Court was recommended by Blacksen Domination after seing her impress at the under-15 world cup. The child striker is keen to prove she can make it on the world professional stage, and promises she won't cry if she gets injured.
Marek Jablinsky, age 32, Moskva:
Moskva's name has fallen from grace somewhat, however Marek Jablinsky is a proven goalscorer, expected to make the name stand out to world fans by the end of the tournament.

[spoiler=permissions]
Choose goalscorers: yes
Injur players: tg if to Cronan, Domination, Court, Mccabe, Roper or O'hare, otherwise yes.
Yellow card players: yes
Red card players: See 'injur players.'
Godmod injuries: no
Godmod other events: tg first

Style modifier: +5

by **Jeckland** » Thu Mar 06, 2014 2:17 pm

The twenty-three players boarded the plane. The chosen ones.

Chosen to represent Jeckland on it's international debut in football, the most played sport in the multiverse.

Chosen to play in The Baptism of Fire 55.

Chosen to fight against Costa De Ouro, Lojal, Blackclyffe and Texacano for a place in the knockout rounds, and to fight and fight until they are eliminated.

Or win.

It won't be easy.

It won't be easy at all.

This team will have to give 110%.

And then some.

This team will have to perform better than they have ever performed in their entire lives.

To tackle cleaner, pass quicker, and shoot harder than they have ever done.

To work together and beat any team put in front of them, good or bad, strong or weak, big or small.

The Multiverse doesn't think they can do it.

But the team does.

The management does.

JECKLAND DOES.

COME ON JECKLAND!!!

by **Arkiasis** » Thu Mar 06, 2014 3:28 pm

Arkiasis National Football Team
Official Baptism of Fire LV Roster

The Wolfpack

Manager
Name: Anthony Mariano
Age: 48
Style: +2
Formation: 4-2-3-1

Goalkeepers
1 | GK | Ethan Turnbull | 25
30 | GK | Jack Walker | 22

Defenders
2 | RB | Evan Barber | 28
3 | LB | Lisandro Romano | 31
4 | CB | Semhar Abdullah | 25
5 | CB | Christopher Pearson | 34
15 | DF | Chung T'ang | 27
36 | DF | Daniel Bruine | 23
78 | DF | Martin Popelka | 26

Midfielders
6 | DM | Marcus Holm | 26
7 | DM | Fustum Massawa | 24
8 | LAM | Erik Costa | 30
9 | RAM | Azhar Botros | 23
10 | CAM | Mahmoud Touma | 27
20 | MF | Jun Lei | 24
27 | MF | Miklos Rykus | 28
47 | MF | Smitt Gedeon | 22
55 | MF | Joshua Wallis | 32

Forwards
11 | CF | Logan Bradley | 26
16 | FW | Nazem Mehari | 21
22 | FW | Kyle Wisniewski | 24

Formation

Kits

I Give My Opponent Permission To:
    =================================
    Choose My Goalscorers:        Yes
    Godmod Goalscoring Events:    Yes
    Injure Players:               Yes (but nothing serious)
    Godmod Injury Events:         Yes (but nothing serious)
    Red Card Players:             Yes
    Yellow Card Players:          Yes
    Godmod Other Events:          No
    =================================

*I don't know much about football, so if I got anything wrong feel free to TG me.

by **New South Aqmuland** » Thu Mar 06, 2014 7:13 pm

New South Aqmuland Desert Hawks
Current Rank: UR
Record: 0-0-0
Group: G

Manager: Evander Cissé
Assistant: Paloun Makhia
Assistant: Eto'o Masiswe

Formation: 4-5-1
Modifier: +2

As for RPing, I don't mind anything as long as no one dies and no more than three cards are given out a game. Let me know if you have any great ideas by TG and we can talk about it.

by **Neuereland** » Thu Mar 06, 2014 7:44 pm

The Neuereland team's plane landed at the Northern Sunrise islands at about 6:00PM. The jetlagged team and their coaches and trainers stepped off the plane and headed towards the immigration authorities. Compared to people of most countries they looked rather unusual. They were all quite pale, and had washed out looking hair and eyes. They were mostly dressed casually, with the exception of Hauptmann Heinrich Felswer, and OberLeutnant Peter Derner who were dressed in their high collared grey military uniforms. They were the captains of the 377th division football team and 87th division football team which were both part of the army, from which many of the team members came from. There was immense confusion at the immigration office as most of the team members did not speak a word of english. After the confusion they took a shuttle to their hotel.
They understood what their task was to be here. This was Neuerelands first real exposure to the outside world. For the sake of their people they had to do well. They knew that all of Neuereland would be watching their games, praying for a victory. This was especially felt by Jan Hartmann. He was an football icon in Neuereland. He had been playing been playing for the 377th armoured divisions football team for 3 1/2 years now. He had competed with great success in many local tournaments, but this would be his first time playing abroad, or even leaving the country for that matter. This was no longer a game, but a matter of national pride. The slogan of Neuereland kept running through their heads as they saluted the flag they had brought with them "...May our black star never slip beneath the horizon..."

by **Mastille** » Thu Mar 06, 2014 10:47 pm

Mastillean National Soccer Team

Mastille is a somewhat large city, but a small-ass nation, as described by the Government. The city-state is located on a slim peninsula, stretching from the tip of it towards the end of it on the continent of Andarica, located in Esportiva. Domestically, the Mastille Department of Sport have decided an unconventional way of sending in their national squad to the World Cup, and Baptism of Fire. The winner of the Mastillean domestic league shall represent the nation of Mastille in future World Cups. However, despite the DoS barely organizing the "Ligue Fédéral", scheduled to only take place once every World Cup Cycle, the DoS have authorized an all-star selection for the Baptism of Fire, and their World Cup Qualifiers. Mastillean teams shall partake in the Esportivan Friendship League when WCQs are not underway.

National Anthem: Mon Frère de la Paix (My Brother of Peace)
Nickname: Les Lions
Head Coach: Hester Savage, 43
Savage is the first ever manager of the Mastillean team, bringing countless hours of amateur experience of playing and coaching to the professional stage. She was chosen as the manager by the DoS, and is considered to be one of the best candidates for retiring Vice President of Football Operations, Laurent Sheard, depending on the outcome of Mastille's performance. Nevertheless, she will stick with team throughout Mastille's first cycle in this World Cup. Her orientation of coaching is considered as more attacking than defensive.
Style Mod: +4.2069
Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI:
(position - number - name - gender - age - club)
GK - #1 - Alban Foss - M - 23 - CF Grancey
CB - #2 - Queenie Wilbur - F - 20 - Castagnols HSC
CB - #3 - Colin Bass - M - 19 - Kertissiec AC
CB - #4 - Flavio Sims - M - 22 - CF Grancey
CM - #5 - Julienne Moore - F - 18 - AC Abscon e Bouy
CM - #6 - Edgar William - M - 20 - Censerey SC
LM - #7 - Margery Barton - F - 24 - AC Abscon e Bouy
RM - #8 - Winslow Victore - M - 22 - Dicles Club
LW - #9 - Linwood Endicott - M - 21 - Kertissiec AC
CF - #10 - Daria Miles - F - 19 - CF Grancey
RW - #11 - Morris Berger - M - 24 - Dicles Club

Substitutes:
GK - #12 - Len Backus - M - 17 - AC Abscon e Bouy
GK - #23 - Kaitlin Whittemore - F - 22 - Censerey SC
CB - #13 - Kiarra Fairchild - F - 19 - Castagnols HSC
CB - #14 - Zénaïde Spears - F - 20 - Kertissiec AC
CB - #15 - Andy Noel - M - 23 - Dicles Club
CM - #16 - Shane Cantrell - M - 21 - CF Grancey
CM - #17 - Cassandra Merritt - F - 24 - Castagnols HSC
LM/RM - #18 - Silver Josephs - F - 20 - Kertissiec AC
LM/RM - #19 - Jess Horn - M - 19 - Censerey SC
LW/RW - #20 - Grégoire Wilkerson - M - 22 - AC Abscon e Bouy
CF - #21 - Marie "Miles" Cullen - F - 18 - Censerey SC
LW/RW - #22 - Dana Seward - M - 24 - Castagnols HSC

Visual Formation:
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Kits:
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I Give My Opponent Permission To:
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Choose My Goalscorers:        Y
Godmod Goalscoring Events:    Y
Injure Players:               Y, but TG if severe injury
Godmod Injury Events:         N
Red Card Players:             One per match
Yellow Card Players:          Three per match
Godmod Other Events:          If it's crazy enough, then I'll consider
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by **Electrum** » Fri Mar 07, 2014 3:08 am

Electrum, minnow in the world stage in Soccer, makes its bid in the Baptism of Fire 55 - Electrum Combined Press Article

Electrumites all around the country will be waiting for the glorious day that Electrum finally gets on the world stage for the World Cup. Before that however, Electrum will face other first-time countries in the Baptism of Fire 55. After competing in two Olympic Games, a lot is riding on this team to do well as funding was diverted from this year's games to the soccer team. With the team newly fielded, Electrum will be ready to face any challenges that they will encounter as soccer is known as a very dangerous sport in the multiverse.

Soccer, is a game of possibilities and chances is known to be fatal (although rarely, it still happens). Electrum will be comprised of fresh blood as they face Zenic in their first round match. We can now reveal that Electrum has scouted the Zenic team and they have uncovered some interesting factoids. Zenic fans exist on a spectrum that is polarising. They will expect a lot from the Zenic team - as evidenced by their national league - they have been known to yell at their own team and even assaulting them! Zenic has also just recently won the U15s World Cup in Vettrera - but that does not mean anything. Compared with the training that our plays have, it will be played on a level playing field. Speaking of field, the match will be played in the (unusually named) Furry Triangle at the University Quadrangle. This is where all of Electrum's group stage matches will be played. Electrum will also go against Dainer, Perlasilangan and New Alderaan-Coruscant.

Milo Wilkinson, the coach of the National team, revealed in a recent interview a 4-2-3-1 formation. To the confusion of the press, he told reporters that a formation was the starting positions of the players at the beginning of the match. The Zenican Press have labelled this a 'stange formation', reporting it as 2-4-3-1. Milo has clarified by saying that it was in fact a 4-2-3-1 formation: comprised of 2 Central Defenders and 2 Full Backs, 2 Defensive Midfielders, 3 Attacking Midfielders and a lone Striker. Alexander Krane will be under pressure throughout the tournament as he is the striker. It will be his responsibility to cooperate with Sankey, Cozzo and vice captain Lynn-Peters to supply him the ball so he can shoot. He was chosen for his impressive goal scoring skills - even backflipping and kicking the ball into the goal once during training.

Meanwhile, Zenic will be playing a diamond formation (that's a 4-4-2 or a 4-1-2-1-2 formation if you like numbers). This will be a very hard formation to break, therefore an official order by Mitch Blain (the manager) has the team playing defensively to counter the increased possession of the ball they will have. Nonetheless, after this information was leaked out to the press, the press has been denied access to further training sessions for fear of more leakage. Stay tuned for more information tomorrow.

by **Perlasilangan** » Fri Mar 07, 2014 8:46 am

"We have something to prove."

Perlasilangan, one of handful that carries the Atlantian Oceania name into the Baptism of Fire 55 Tournament, will try to win their very first game of their history. This nation was seen only in three AOCAF Cups and the record shows the dubious performance of this nation. With nine games played, the Perlasilangani has yet to win a game, and despite Paolo Natural's radical changes to the squad in the latest incarnation of the best competition in The Place, they simply were not good enough.

After an encouraging 1-0 loss to The Inevitable Syndicate, things went spiraling down again for the Diverse Republic. What fans hoped for a maiden victory for the national team turned into a nightmare when they were crushed by Furellum, 3-0 and then a bleak showing against a Vanorian side that finished runners-up, 6-1. They went to The Royal Barangay to face an Agilang Dilaw squad fresh from their penalty shootout loss to Paradystopia. Unfortunately for them they lost 1-0, but that could have been worse if not for Rowello's spectacular performance for the Perlasilangani,

Facing Dainer in the first match, coach Paolo Natural knows that his job is on the line if Perlasilangan, in their new Barrengeka kits, continue their futility in the competition.

by **Paradystopia** » Fri Mar 07, 2014 9:01 am

MATCHDAY 1

Group F
Perlasilangan 7–2 Dainer
@ The Furry Triangle, Newtown
Electrum 1–3 Zenic
@ The University Quadrangle, Newtown

. Group F                         Pld   W  D  L   GF  GA  GD  Pts 
1 Perlasilangan                     1   1  0  0    7   2  +5    3
2 Zenic                             1   1  0  0    3   1  +2    3
3 Electrum                          1   0  0  1    1   3  −2    0
4 Dainer                            1   0  0  1    2   7  −5    0

Group G
Espandaea 0–4 New South Aqmuland
@ Khollozium vo Sabrjk, Sabrjk
New Wolfopolis 1–2 Usjekhipstahf
@ The Ellipse, Madaa

. Group G                         Pld   W  D  L   GF  GA  GD  Pts 
1 New South Aqmuland                1   1  0  0    4   0  +4    3
2 Usjekhipstahf                     1   1  0  0    2   1  +1    3
3 New Wolfopolis                    1   0  0  1    1   2  −1    0
4 Espandaea                         1   0  0  1    0   4  −4    0

Group H
Yveltal 6–0 Arbeitsgemeinschaft Alpenlander
@ Nhorton Park, Mirrun
Scorpio 2–1 Wesleyia
@ The Black Star Khollozium, Kwjg

. Group H                         Pld   W  D  L   GF  GA  GD  Pts 
1 Yveltal                           1   1  0  0    6   0  +6    3
2 Scorpio                           1   1  0  0    2   1  +1    3
3 Wesleyia                          1   0  0  1    1   2  −1    0
4 Arbeitsgemeinschaft Alpenlander   1   0  0  1    0   6  −6    0

Group I
Atanatos 0–1 Arkiasis
@ The University Quadrangle, Newtown
Zwannswijik 3–1 Republic of Vietnam
@ Volkhano Arena, Dzias

. Group I                         Pld   W  D  L   GF  GA  GD  Pts 
1 Zwannswijik                       1   1  0  0    3   1  +2    3
2 Arkiasis                          1   1  0  0    1   0  +1    3
3 Atanatos                          1   0  0  1    0   1  −1    0
4 Republic of Vietnam               1   0  0  1    1   3  −2    0

Group J
Praxeologicalia 0–1 Modorsica
@ Jimmy's Palace, Newtown
Swibia 3–4 Florgania
@ The Furry Triangle, Newtown

. Group J                         Pld   W  D  L   GF  GA  GD  Pts 
1 Florgania                         1   1  0  0    4   3  +1    3
  Modorsica                         1   1  0  0    1   0  +1    3
3 Praxeologicalia                   1   0  0  1    0   1  −1    0
  Swibia                            1   0  0  1    3   4  −1    0

by **Jeckland** » Fri Mar 07, 2014 12:53 pm

He sat down beside his grandfather. He was slim, 16 years old, and tall for his age. Some said he would become a great footballer one day. His family had the heritage. From the man next to him.

Billy Baxter was the greatest footballer ever to play in Jeckland. A stylish central midfielder from the 60s. The only thing missing from his vast array of accolades was an international trophy. Because Jeckland didn't compete in those back then.

He pushed a button on the remote, and the TV mounted on the wall turned on. The Jeckland Sports preview of the BoF was on, and both of them wanted to watch.

He studied his eldery grandfather's face. So wise, so experienced. He knew that he would give an arm and a leg to be out in Northern Sunrise Islands with the team now, playing. And he knew that they would do the same to have Billy Baxter in his prime on their side.

But time ticks on, and people age, that is the way of life.

Billy was weak now. He couldn't walk a single step without his stick. He was never rich, as he never asked for much money. He had enough to get by, but couldn't live on his own now as he was too weak. His wife had passed four years ago, a woman he truly loved. He was the most respectable man anyone could know.

Yet the 16 year old know that Billy wished he could have played in an international tournament. And won. So the youth decided that he would do that for his grandfather, someday.

He would win a cup for Jeckland.

by **Taslantis** » Fri Mar 07, 2014 2:13 pm

TASLANTIS SENIOR NATIONAL TEAM
Nickname: The TASians
Manager: John Davs (51) - Tasian
Ass. Manager: Michael Duck (28) - Tasian/Irish
Head Physio: Albert Port (32) - Tasian

Home | Away | Third/GK
Kits by Adler Sport

POS	Player Name		Age	Squad Number

GK	Buck Rasmussen		30         #1_
GK	Grover Santos		26         #12
GK	Monty Tillman		23         #23
DL	Judson Ewing		21         #2_
DL	Tanner Simpson		27         #13
DC	Salvatore Brooks	23         #3_
DC	Garret Randolph		24         #14
DC	Enoch England		26         #4_
DC	Nikolas Bryant		18         #15
DR	Fredric Rodriguez	21         #5_
DR	Angelo Roberson		25         #16
ML	Lemuel Parks		18         #6_
ML	Vito O'Neill		23         #17
MC	Jonas Salas		19         #7_
MC	Matthew Fox		29.(C).....#18
MC	Eusebio Larson		15 (YP)	   #8_
MC	John Rodriguez		25         #19
MR	Peter Lang		24         #9_
MR	Grant Pena		22         #20
ST	Pablo Knapp		21         #10
ST	Leonel Hinton		24         #21
ST	Kristopher Meyers	22         #11
ST	Donnell Massey		24         #22

Eusebio Larson, captain of the 3rd Placed Taslantis U15 team, has come into the squad as the team's Youth Prospect, continuing a tradition started in said team.

Formation: 4-4-2

(Players in White name are first XI)

Full Staff:
Manager: John Davs (51) - Tasian
Ass. Manager: Michael Duck (28) - Tasian/Irish
Head Physio: Albert Port (32) - Tasian/English
Physio: Edison Warren (25) - Tasian
Physio: Zane Baldwin (34) - Tasian
Coach: Richie Steele (39) - Tasian
Coach: Joaquin Green (44) - Tasian

Public Relations: Jamie Jones (31) - Tasian

So it is time to take Taslantis to the world's stage, facing teams in the Baptism of Fire in the Northern Sunrise Islands part of the tournament. The beautiful islands of this wonderful nation to allow us to travel out and play these teams who have, like us, have not played in a World Cup. Shall the team follow the example of our U15s where we managed 3rd? We shall see.

I Give My Opponent Permission To:
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Choose My Goalscorers:        Y
Godmod Goalscoring Events:    Y
Injure Players:               Y (No taking the mick, see below...)
Godmod Injury Events:         Y (Again, no mick taking. Essentially, no killing/maiming/career ending injuries.)
Red Card Players:             Y (Not too many, max 1/2)
Yellow Card Players:          Y
Godmod Other Events:          TG me.
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Style Modifiers: +.7

by **Yveltal** » Fri Mar 07, 2014 4:43 pm

159F watched from the sidelines as 11AA scored his 6th goal. "YES, ALL HAIL LORD YVELTAL!" he exclaimed, to the disgust of the other nation's bench. 159F cared not for their team, as they were insignificant on the world stage.

159F's phone then rang. It was Lord Yveltal.

15: Yes, my lord?
LY: I see we're winning 6-0 against our opponents.
15: Yes, that is correct, my lord.
LY: Good, if we keep playing like this, Yveltalism should be easy to spread.
15: I doubt it my lord, we've been copping a lot of flak, our missionaries have been arrested for causing riots after they tried to convert some Paradystopians.
LY: Oh, I see. I'll negotiate for their release immediately.
15: Good, as they make up a fair amount of our population and attendance here.
LY: Yes, that much is obvious.
15: How is the Lord Yveltal Stadium progressing?
LY: Still in the planning stages, I can't figure out what I want it to look like, as my stadium design program only does the interior.
15: Okay, well just make sure it's ready for the World Cup Qualifying.
LY: I will, because if we have no stadium, we won't make any money from our exorbitantly priced tickets.
15: Of course, my lord.
*WHISTLE BLOWS*
LY: That's full time, right?
15: Nope, free kick, 88F got caught diving. Yellow card.
LY: I thought I told you to teach them the art of diving.
15: It seems my message didn't sink in.
LY: Why is he arguing with the referee?
15: He's being a dick.
*REF SHOWS RED CARD*
LY: Send him back home for execution. 78A will come replace him.
15: Yes, my lord.

OOC: Yveltal has a high execution rate, for keeping honour. That''s part of the reason I let RPers do anything they want.

by **New Wolfopolis** » Fri Mar 07, 2014 5:18 pm

New Wolfopolis Wolfpack - National Football Team
Captain: Nicholas Pollard
Style Mod: -1

If they post an RP before I post,
I give my opponent permission to:
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Choose My Goalscorers:        Y
Godmod Goalscoring Events:    N
Injure Players:               Y, max 1 per game, I'll determine severity
Godmod Injury Events:         N
Red Card Players:             Y, max 1 per game
Yellow Card Players:          Y
Godmod Other Events:          Depends, TG me
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