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The Imperial Football Association presents:
on behalf of the Starblaydi Football Association
The Twelfth Di Bradini Cup
a.k.a
The 33rd Under-21 World Cup
- Sorthern Northland
- Sarzonia
- Taeshan
- Dancougar
- Starblaydia
- Cafundéu
- Sargossa
- Yafor 2
- Somewhereistonia
- The Weegies
- Swartaz
- Delaclava
- Albundania
- Andrewboy
- Burchadinger
- Daehanjeiguk
- Jesselton
- Krytenia
- Lithatrius
- Nethertopia
- Osarius
- Peisandros
- Queer Poco el Mono Ara
- Toiletdonia
Pot 1
- Sorthern Northland
- Sarzonia
- Taeshan
- Dancougar
- Starblaydia
- Cafundéu
- Sargossa
- Yafor 2
- Somewhereistonia
- The Weegies
- Swartaz
- Delaclava
- Albundania
- Andrewboy
- Burchadinger
- Daehanjeiguk
- Jesselton
- Krytenia
- Lithatrius
- Nethertopia
- Osarius
- Peisandros
- Queer Poco el Mono Ara
- Toiletdonia
Group A
Taeshan
Yafor 2
The Weegies
Daehanjeiguk
Krytenia
Osarius
Group B
Sarzonia
Starblaydia
Delaclava
Albundania
Lithatrius
Queer Poco el Mono Ara
Group C
Sorthern Northland
Cafundéu
Somewhereistonia
Burchadinger
Jesselton
Toiletdonia
Group D
Dancougar
Sargossa
Swartaz
Andrewboy
Nethertopia
Peisandros
MD1 (2010 Feb 5)
1v6; 2v5; 3v4
MD2 (2010 Feb 7)
5v1; 3v2; 6v4
MD3 (2010 Feb 8 )
4v1; 2v6; 5v3
MD4 (2010 Feb 9)
1v3; 2v4; 6v5
MD5 (2010 Feb 10)
1v2; 3v6; 4v5
---Break-- (suspended)
Quarter-finals (2010 Feb 11)
1st Group A v 2nd Group D (@ Balhae Stadium, Shimyang - 45,000)
1st Group B v 2nd Group C (@ Seobanya National Football Stadium, Malnira - 56,000)
1st Group C v 2nd Group B (@ Munhwa Football Stadium, Yeiseong - 56,000)
1st Group D v 2nd Group A (@ Silk Road Stadium, Seoan - 56,000)
Semi-finals (2010 Feb 12)
Winner QTF 1 v Winner QTF 2 (@ Sanghae National Stadium, Sanghae - 80,000)
Winner QTF 3 v Winner QTF 4 (@ Gwangdong Imperial Sports and Stadium Complex, Gwangju - 80,000)
3PPO (2010 Feb 13)
Loser SMF 1 v Loser SMF 2 (@ somewhere...)
Final (2010 Feb 13)
Winner SMF 2 v Winner SMF 1 (@ Shinhan Jungan Imperial Stadium, Gyeongju - 108,000)
*Dates are all tentative and subject to change
1v6; 2v5; 3v4
MD2 (2010 Feb 7)
5v1; 3v2; 6v4
MD3 (2010 Feb 8 )
4v1; 2v6; 5v3
MD4 (2010 Feb 9)
1v3; 2v4; 6v5
MD5 (2010 Feb 10)
1v2; 3v6; 4v5
---Break-- (suspended)
Quarter-finals (2010 Feb 11)
1st Group A v 2nd Group D (@ Balhae Stadium, Shimyang - 45,000)
1st Group B v 2nd Group C (@ Seobanya National Football Stadium, Malnira - 56,000)
1st Group C v 2nd Group B (@ Munhwa Football Stadium, Yeiseong - 56,000)
1st Group D v 2nd Group A (@ Silk Road Stadium, Seoan - 56,000)
Semi-finals (2010 Feb 12)
Winner QTF 1 v Winner QTF 2 (@ Sanghae National Stadium, Sanghae - 80,000)
Winner QTF 3 v Winner QTF 4 (@ Gwangdong Imperial Sports and Stadium Complex, Gwangju - 80,000)
3PPO (2010 Feb 13)
Loser SMF 1 v Loser SMF 2 (@ somewhere...)
Final (2010 Feb 13)
Winner SMF 2 v Winner SMF 1 (@ Shinhan Jungan Imperial Stadium, Gyeongju - 108,000)
*Dates are all tentative and subject to change
Group A
Munhwa Football Stadium, Yeiseong - 56,000
Yeiseong - formerly Hanseong - is the capital of Joseon, and while Joseon is a nice country, it's small and crowded. None more so than Yeiseong. It's a crowded city, primarily because the government it stuck there. But not to worry, the stadium will have plenty of room for you and your fans, and our fans, and the Elves, and the... erm... crickets!...
Group B
Silk Road Stadium, Seoan - 56,000
One of the more presitigious cities in the Han Empire, Seoan is perhaps the oldest continuously inhabited city in the Han Empire. And thanks to that Seoan derby rivalry, it's arguably one of the best football cities in the Empire as well. Be careful - Orcinus booze abounds everywhere!
Group C
Balhae Stadium, Shimyang - 45,000
Shimyang was one of those cities affected, but not too much. As a result nonetheless, the city's population has decreased, and there is a mood of general gloom and doom. Even the buildings seem to imply it. But don't be disheartened! The city is experiencing some sort of modern renaissance, with all of those artists and philosophers from Yeonseong coming to vacation out here. It will soon enough be the avant-garde capital of the Empire! Oh wait, that's bad...
Group D
Seobanya National Football Stadium, Malnira - 56,000
One of the few cities left untouched by the Calamity, Malnira boasts a tropical climate with a very friendly and hospitable environment. Some visitors suggest that Jonam was built for tourists, and in some part, they're right. Beautiful beaches, bright sunshine, and many interesting destinations... oh wait, we're here to play footy...
Munhwa Football Stadium, Yeiseong - 56,000
Yeiseong - formerly Hanseong - is the capital of Joseon, and while Joseon is a nice country, it's small and crowded. None more so than Yeiseong. It's a crowded city, primarily because the government it stuck there. But not to worry, the stadium will have plenty of room for you and your fans, and our fans, and the Elves, and the... erm... crickets!...
Group B
Silk Road Stadium, Seoan - 56,000
One of the more presitigious cities in the Han Empire, Seoan is perhaps the oldest continuously inhabited city in the Han Empire. And thanks to that Seoan derby rivalry, it's arguably one of the best football cities in the Empire as well. Be careful - Orcinus booze abounds everywhere!
Group C
Balhae Stadium, Shimyang - 45,000
Shimyang was one of those cities affected, but not too much. As a result nonetheless, the city's population has decreased, and there is a mood of general gloom and doom. Even the buildings seem to imply it. But don't be disheartened! The city is experiencing some sort of modern renaissance, with all of those artists and philosophers from Yeonseong coming to vacation out here. It will soon enough be the avant-garde capital of the Empire! Oh wait, that's bad...
Group D
Seobanya National Football Stadium, Malnira - 56,000
One of the few cities left untouched by the Calamity, Malnira boasts a tropical climate with a very friendly and hospitable environment. Some visitors suggest that Jonam was built for tourists, and in some part, they're right. Beautiful beaches, bright sunshine, and many interesting destinations... oh wait, we're here to play footy...
Official Tourist's Reference
(1) The Han are governed by the Confucian philosophy that the reverent man conducts himself properly; whether that philosophy translates into action is another matter, but it unequivocally applies to foreigners as well. And the Han do believe in mob justice, so you'd best hope that if you do something wrong, you either have swift feet or know a few people who can help you out.
(2) The Han have just endured a very big calamity, perpetrated by anarchists. So ummm... please be nice.
(3) If you do find yourself in an altercation, your best chance is to hope that the people you're fighting have not been in the military and so trained in weaponless combat. Your chances are higher if (a) they're under the age of 16, (b) they don't have scars, or (c) they're not citizens themselves. Also, you'll have to hope that they are reasonable people and willing to talk to you while they beat you into a pulp.
(4) You're best chance for success in the Han Empire is to have a guide/helper with you. All foreign teams will have an appointed tour guide to make things easier, but foreign tourists must arrange their own arrangements. And be wary of imitators; only officially licensed "guides" have Imperial seals of approval.
(5) If you don't have a guide, staying near the cities tends to be less costly in terms of altercations with the mobs. And try to find a friend; Han are very friendly people, but you have to find the right type of people to be friendly with you.
(6) There are some things that can get you expelled from the country/tried for crimes against civilization: (1) starting/inciting a riot, (2) starting/inciting a rebellion, (3) committing grave offenses against the security of the State, (4) disobeying the rules of the Court (if you're on trial for something), (5) publicly causing chaos, or (6) sleeping with anything that is less than two generations separated from you (inbreeding is baaaaad).
(7) Do not buy clothing that lets others know that you are a tourist; it makes you a target for unwanted attention.
(8) Be minimally skilled in martial arts; failing that, be minimally skilled at track and field.
(9) Always have your papers (passport, visitation license, etc)! And never give it to anyone! The police will never ask for you to give your papers to them (and if they do, report it to the local office as soon as possible); also have copies with your local embassy, just in case you do lose them.
(10) Read these things before coming to the Han Empire. Read them again.
A few more tidbits:
- There is no minimum age for drugs, booze, driving cars (license is required), whatever, etc. Likewise, if you commit a crime while under the influence, you will still be charged for the full extent of the crime (under influence is not a valid excuse to escape punishment).
- Extraterritoriality only applies to those citizens of countries recognized officially by the Han Empire (check the embassy listings); the Han Empire reserves the right to punish foreign citizens for extremely heinous crimes.
- Drinking establishments are quite popular, especially as the taxes for sales in a licensed drinking establishment are much cheaper (and so affords the bar tender to sell his booze at a cheaper price that the markets can sell to individual consumers - the state receives some compensation in the licensing fees); that said, drinking establishments have their own specific rules about services to patrons - be sure to check with the owner before defiling his place or getting into a fight.
- In the cities, public transportation is readily available: buses, subways (very efficient!), and trains. To travel between cities, trains are your best option (unless you're willing to navigate many kilometers of roads by car and risk getting stuck in a rural village), although airplanes can offer better speed at a higher price.
- We'd like to say that xenophobia doesn't exist, but most rural citizens have never seen foreigners before, so we can't say for certain. They're vaguely aware of foreigners nonetheless.
- There is a big difference between citizens and non-citizens. Citizens have all protections and privileges offered by Imperial Law; non-citizens have no protections or privileges offered by Imperial Law. The only way to become a citizen is to pass a Civil Service Basic Examination; non-citizens can receive some services by proxy (such as parents-children, friend-friend, boss-worker, host-guest), but in general, these need to be delineated in advance.
- Any questions? Ask us!
(1) The Han are governed by the Confucian philosophy that the reverent man conducts himself properly; whether that philosophy translates into action is another matter, but it unequivocally applies to foreigners as well. And the Han do believe in mob justice, so you'd best hope that if you do something wrong, you either have swift feet or know a few people who can help you out.
(2) The Han have just endured a very big calamity, perpetrated by anarchists. So ummm... please be nice.
(3) If you do find yourself in an altercation, your best chance is to hope that the people you're fighting have not been in the military and so trained in weaponless combat. Your chances are higher if (a) they're under the age of 16, (b) they don't have scars, or (c) they're not citizens themselves. Also, you'll have to hope that they are reasonable people and willing to talk to you while they beat you into a pulp.
(4) You're best chance for success in the Han Empire is to have a guide/helper with you. All foreign teams will have an appointed tour guide to make things easier, but foreign tourists must arrange their own arrangements. And be wary of imitators; only officially licensed "guides" have Imperial seals of approval.
(5) If you don't have a guide, staying near the cities tends to be less costly in terms of altercations with the mobs. And try to find a friend; Han are very friendly people, but you have to find the right type of people to be friendly with you.
(6) There are some things that can get you expelled from the country/tried for crimes against civilization: (1) starting/inciting a riot, (2) starting/inciting a rebellion, (3) committing grave offenses against the security of the State, (4) disobeying the rules of the Court (if you're on trial for something), (5) publicly causing chaos, or (6) sleeping with anything that is less than two generations separated from you (inbreeding is baaaaad).
(7) Do not buy clothing that lets others know that you are a tourist; it makes you a target for unwanted attention.
(8) Be minimally skilled in martial arts; failing that, be minimally skilled at track and field.
(9) Always have your papers (passport, visitation license, etc)! And never give it to anyone! The police will never ask for you to give your papers to them (and if they do, report it to the local office as soon as possible); also have copies with your local embassy, just in case you do lose them.
(10) Read these things before coming to the Han Empire. Read them again.
A few more tidbits:
- There is no minimum age for drugs, booze, driving cars (license is required), whatever, etc. Likewise, if you commit a crime while under the influence, you will still be charged for the full extent of the crime (under influence is not a valid excuse to escape punishment).
- Extraterritoriality only applies to those citizens of countries recognized officially by the Han Empire (check the embassy listings); the Han Empire reserves the right to punish foreign citizens for extremely heinous crimes.
- Drinking establishments are quite popular, especially as the taxes for sales in a licensed drinking establishment are much cheaper (and so affords the bar tender to sell his booze at a cheaper price that the markets can sell to individual consumers - the state receives some compensation in the licensing fees); that said, drinking establishments have their own specific rules about services to patrons - be sure to check with the owner before defiling his place or getting into a fight.
- In the cities, public transportation is readily available: buses, subways (very efficient!), and trains. To travel between cities, trains are your best option (unless you're willing to navigate many kilometers of roads by car and risk getting stuck in a rural village), although airplanes can offer better speed at a higher price.
- We'd like to say that xenophobia doesn't exist, but most rural citizens have never seen foreigners before, so we can't say for certain. They're vaguely aware of foreigners nonetheless.
- There is a big difference between citizens and non-citizens. Citizens have all protections and privileges offered by Imperial Law; non-citizens have no protections or privileges offered by Imperial Law. The only way to become a citizen is to pass a Civil Service Basic Examination; non-citizens can receive some services by proxy (such as parents-children, friend-friend, boss-worker, host-guest), but in general, these need to be delineated in advance.
- Any questions? Ask us!
Anything listed here is subject to change; please check every once in a while (changes will be noted in Edits).
EDIT1: updated stadia information; a few more tidbits added
EDIT2: rearranged fixtures to make it "fairer" - NSFS will be scorinated according to neutral venue
EDITsss: continuing to update rosters as they come...
EDIT1093: updated schedule