sportnyheter.vu - Valhallan Union Domestic Newswire

by **Polar Islandstates** » Fri Aug 09, 2013 4:41 am

Meanwhile, with the incentive of Seasogs Championship qualification at stake, the teams of the Union Championship set their sights once more on the Grinholm Cup...

   West Conference          Pld    W   L    PF   PA   PD   Pts 
 1 Northbrook Harlequins     38   33   5   770  316 +454   132
 2 Eysturoy Rovers           38   29   8   694  387 +307   118
 3 Northbrook Picks          38   28  10   811  384 +427   112
 4 Lisch Icefields RFC       38   26  11   658  384 +274   106
 5 Axel Heiburg Athletic     38   26  12   633  422 +211   104
 6 Logan Harriers            38   25  13   676  461 +215   100
 7 RFC Sikjonek              38   24  13   603  484 +119    98
 8 Kerrisgorforth Harriers   38   21  17   569  505  +64    84
 9 Machtspool RFC            38   19  17   481  527  −46    80
10 Oose Harriers             38   19  19   509  488  +21    76
11 Torshavn RFC              38   19  19   525  509  +16    76
12 Seratakki RFC             38   19  19   448  507  −59    76
13 Matua Ravens              38   17  21   562  533  +29    68
14 Sibir Wanderers           38   17  21   470  620 −150    68
15 Spitsbergen Dynamo        38   15  22   457  558 −101    62
16 Bleak Rock RFC            38   10  28   334  649 −315    40
17 RFC Larsen Bay            38    9  29   420  624 −204    36
18 Longyearbyen RFC          38    9  29   306  728 −422    36
19 Neftegorsk RFC            38    7  31   276  647 −371    28
20 Diablo Rock RFC           38    5  33   265  734 −469    20


   East Conference          Pld    W   L    PF   PA   PD   Pts 
 1 Citizens RFC              38   32   6   724  288 +436   128
 2 Kiel Harriers RFC         38   28  10   736  323 +413   112
 3 Jan Mayen Harriers        38   28  10   726  420 +306   112
 4 FJC Rushmori RFC          38   27  11   650  396 +254   108
 5 Bielstrich Dynamo         38   26  12   610  370 +240   104
 6 Resolute RFC              38   25  13   609  466 +143   100
 7 Grimsey RFC               38   24  14   566  417 +149    96
 8 McAvery Harriers          38   23  14   605  521  +84    94
 9 Plateau RFC               38   22  16   547  510  +37    88
10 Bathurst RFC              38   21  17   580  499  +81    84
11 Aagen Dynamo              38   19  19   471  538  −67    76
12 Korsten Force RFC         38   17  21   556  618  −62    68
13 Neuerlatz Dynamo          38   16  22   501  535  −34    64
14 Surtsey Wanderers         38   15  22   492  597 −105    62
15 St Paul Rovers            38   11  26   453  653 −200    46
16 Grise Fiord RFC           38   11  26   364  644 −280    46
17 North Banks               38   10  28   358  620 −262    40
18 Steffansson Islanders     38    9  29   388  666 −278    36
19 Aasiaat Troopers          38    8  30   445  790 −345    32
20 Forrairn RFC              38    6  32   356  866 −510    24



Grinholm Cup
Semi Finals
Citizens RFC 20–6 Eysturoy Rovers
Northbrook Harlequins 6–17 Kiel Harriers RFC


Final
Kiel Harriers RFC 21–20 Citizens RFC

Northbrook Harlequins are put out at the semi finals stage by last year's winners Kiel Harriers RFC, and fellow East Conference side Citizens RFC make short work of Eysturoy Rovers in the other semi-final, but are unable to iron out the details in a tense and exciting final. Instead, it is Kiel who edge the match 21-20 to retain their trophy, and possibly, just possibly, start to establish themselves as a force in Valhallan Rugby.

Qualifiers for the Seasogs Championship:
Kiel Harriers RFC
Citizens RFC
Northrbook Harlequins
Eysturoy Rovers

by **Polar Islandstates** » Fri Aug 09, 2013 4:59 am

Season seventeen of the NPHL rolls around... Hockey!

LEAGUE RESULTS

Western Conference Standings
   Team                        P   W   D   L  For   Ag   +/-  Pts
 1 Matua Ice Wolves           90  48  15  27  218  126   +92  159
 2 Fjorhorgen Generals        90  44  21  25  216  150   +66  153
 3 Matahiko Dynamo            90  45  18  27  191  136   +55  153
 4 Karkaroff Bay              90  38  16  36  173  175    -2  130
 5 Torshavn Ice Kings         90  36  20  34  157  150    +7  128
 6 Mið-Sal Blockheads         90  31  15  44  171  182   -11  108
 7 Gjornhammer Eagles         90  30  18  42  142  171   -29  108
 8 Northbrook Privateers      90  15  11  64  120  304  -184   56

Central Conference Standings
   Team                         P   W   D   L  For   Ag   +/-  Pts
 1 Holtrecht Islanders         90  44  20  26  158  128  +30  152
 2 Longyearbyen Snowstorm      90  42  20  28  166  143  +23  146
 3 Larsen Bay Thunder          90  38  17  35  170  158  +12  131
 4 Jan Mayen Icebreakers       90  39  14  37  190  165  +25  131
 5 Newbridge Girders           90  36  12  42  170  176   -6  120
 6 Franz Josef Force           90  29  23  38  151  174  -23  110
 7 Karlstadt Icebergs          90  27  17  46  151  233  -82   98
 8 Rapid Sikjonek              90  25  17  48  117  189  -72   92

North-East Conference Standings
   Team                     P   W   D   L  For   Ag   +/-  Pts
 1 Resolute Knights        90  42  22  26  178  130   +48  148
 2 Bathurst Maelstrom      90  43  17  30  185  138   +47  146
 3 Ingvar Harriers         90  42  13  35  179  158   +21  139
 4 Aasiaat Cavalry         90  36  23  31  177  146   +31  131
 5 Uelmark Engines         90  29  25  36  151  164   -13  112
 6 Melville Storm          90  31  18  41  168  175    -7  111
 7 Oversetten Dynamo       90  27  22  41  160  207   -47  103
 8 Hjorrisund Hawks        90  24  10  56  131  245  -114   82

South-East Conference Standings
   Team                    P   W   D   L  For   Ag   +/-  Pts
 1 Invermuir Eagles       90  57  14  19  240  137  +103  185
 2 Hounds of Juura        90  50  13  27  218  134   +84  163
 3 Islay Flames           90  42  15  33  174  166    +8  141
 4 Agheim Tornadoes       90  41  17  32  194  151   +43  140
 5 St Paul Whitecaps      90  38  18  34  155  155    +0  132
 6 Nuuk Dynamite          90  32  22  36  153  169   -16  118
 7 Polshavn Shadows       90  32  20  38  172  187   -15  116
 8 Sisimut Pirates        90  29  13  48  160  234   -74  100

The Elkjaer Playoffs

Quarter Finals
Bathurst Maelstrom 2-1 Hounds of Juura
Hounds of Juura 2-2 Bathurst Maelstrom (2-2 OT, 1-2 SO) [Bathurst Maelstrom wins series 2-0]

Longyearbyen Snowstorm 0-3 Matua Ice Wolves
Matua Ice Wolves 2-1 Longyearbyen Snowstorm [Matua Ice Wolves wins series 2-0]

Resolute Knights 2-0 Fjorhorgen Generals
Fjorhorgen Generals 0-3 Resolute Knights [Resolute Knights wins series 2-0]

Invermuir Eagles 4-4 Holtrecht Islanders (5-4 OT)
Holtrecht Islanders 1-2 Invermuir Eagles [Invermuir Eagles wins series 2-0]


Semi Finals
Bathurst Maelstrom 6-1 Invermuir Eagles
Invermuir Eagles 2-0 Bathurst Maelstrom
Bathurst Maelstrom 2-0 Invermuir Eagles
Invermuir Eagles 4-5 Bathurst Maelstrom [Bathurst Maelstrom wins series 3-1]

Resolute Knights 3-0 Matua Ice Wolves
Matua Ice Wolves 1-1 Resolute Knights (1-1 OT, 4-2 SO)
Resolute Knights 0-0 Matua Ice Wolves (0-0 OT, 3-4 SO)
Matua Ice Wolves 1-0 Resolute Knights [Matua Ice Wolves wins series 3-1]


Final
Bathurst Maelstrom 2-3 Matua Ice Wolves
Matua Ice Wolves 1-0 Bathurst Maelstrom
Bathurst Maelstrom 1-1 Matua Ice Wolves (1-1 OT, 3-1 SO)
Matua Ice Wolves 2-4 Bathurst Maelstrom
Bathurst Maelstrom 1-0 Matua Ice Wolves
Matua Ice Wolves 2-3 Bathurst Maelstrom [Bathurst Maelstrom wins Elkjaer Playoffs 4-2]

Congratulations, to BATHURST MAELSTROM, who, after a session of domination from the Terra Scotian and Kuril teams, Bathurst rise to the top and claim their first ever Elkjaer win! They it in style, too, haveing to beat three former champions on their way to do it.

Theoretical CHL Qualifiers:
Bathurst Maelstrom
Matua Ice Wolves
Invermuir Eagles
Resolute Knights

by **Bleak Rock** » Mon Aug 12, 2013 4:12 am

The BRFA are delighted to announce their eighteenth season of results, including their qualifier for the next CdC.

BRFA Herald League Standings

    Team                            P   W   D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
  1 FF Berafjörðinn                44  23  12   9  86  51  +35  81
  2 K85 Járn Virkaroy              44  22  14   8  74  43  +31  80
  3 Náhvarðvíkur Bæ IF             44  24   6  14  96  69  +27  78
  4 Hreindýrsal Stríðsmaður        44  19  13  12  77  56  +21  70
  5 Hrafninn Knattspyrnufélag      44  18  11  15  73  61  +12  65
  6 FK Hámarvik                    44  15  10  19  66  71   -5  55
  7 Glidi Hreindýrsal              44  16   6  22  51  74  -23  54
  8 Leiknir Reykjanesur            44  13  13  18  69  79  -10  52
  9 Norðurmýrar 87                 44  12  16  16  47  75  -28  52
 10 VB Vatn Höfninflói             44  13  12  19  60  62   -2  51
 11 Víkingur Kló VB                44  13  10  21  63  85  -22  49
 12 RKA Hvalabátum                 44   9  11  24  50  86  -36  38

Congratulations to FF Berafjörðinn, who are beginning to stamp themselves as the dominant force in Blockhead football these days.

Archduke's Trophy
Preliminary Round
Víkingur Kló VB 3-2 FK Hámarvik
VB Vatn Höfninflói 0-3 Glidi Hreindýrsal
RKA Hvalabátum 1-1 Leiknir Reykjanesur (1-1 AET,  3-2 PKs)
Norðurmýrar 87 2-1 K85 Járn Virkaroy

Quarter Finals
Víkingur Kló VB 2-1 Hreindýrsal Stríðsmaður
Náhvarðvíkur Bæ IF 2-1 Hrafninn Knattspyrnufélag
RKA Hvalabátum 0-1 Norðurmýrar 87
FF Berafjörðinn 0-0 Glidi Hreindýrsal (0-0 AET, 2-4 PKs)

Semi Finals
Norðurmýrar 87 1-0 Glidi Hreindýrsal 
Víkingur Kló VB 2-0 Náhvarðvíkur Bæ IF

Final
Norðurmýrar 87 0-2 Víkingur Kló VB

And congratulations also go to Víkingur Kló VB, who bounce back from the pain of their final defeat last year to lift the trophy this time around.

Rushmori Competition:
FF Berafjörðinn

by **Polar Islandstates** » Sun Sep 08, 2013 3:21 pm

One of the most popular participation sports in the Federation, the Elitserien is the pinnacle of handball in the federation.

GKG retai the title this season, though by a significantly smaller margin than last season. They still only lost three matches all season however, and the chasing pack were some way off the top four this season.

   Division One           Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 GKGK                    34   27   4   3   998  839 +159    58
 2 IHK Torshavn            34   28   1   5   989  820 +169    57
 3 HGK Kungsdocks          34   26   2   6   968  847 +121    54
 4 Jaadlands HC            34   22   2  10   969  869 +100    46
 5 KG Sikjonek             34   18   2  14   930  939   −9    38
 6 Fynersturen Island      34   15   6  13   922  902  +20    36
 7 KHG Cape                34   15   5  14   893  879  +14    35
 8 St Paul Docks RG        34   15   5  14   878  899  −21    35
 9 Axel Heiburg HK         34   15   4  15   895  885  +10    34
10 Daugen Shore            34   15   4  15   918  934  −16    34
11 Neuerlatz IK            34   15   2  17   899  913  −14    32
12 HK 1978 Matua           34   14   2  18   881  908  −27    30
13 Surtsey HKG             34   12   1  21   857  967 −110    25
14 Kulmsaar                34    9   4  21   847  911  −64    22
15 Aasiaat                 34    8   5  21   876  947  −71    21
16 Longyearbyen            34    9   2  23   880  952  −72    20
17 Fiord GHC               34    7   5  22   841  936  −95    19
18 Aleutian Islands HB     34    7   2  25   842  936  −94    16

   Division Two           Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Aagen Town              34   24   2   8   930  847  +83    50
 2 Kholmsk HK              34   23   1  10   945  837 +108    47
 3 HKG Bleak Rock          34   21   4   9   913  851  +62    46
 4 Scapa Bay Rig           34   22   1  11   932  881  +51    45
 5 St Lawrence             34   21   2  11   926  862  +64    44
 6 Solovetsky Gimnasia     34   20   3  11   894  865  +29    43
 7 Melville HK             34   19   4  11   892  891   +1    42
 8 Sisimut KB              34   18   2  14   893  879  +14    38
 9 Northbrook HK           34   17   1  16   922  888  +34    35
10 Sibir                   34   15   4  15   905  910   −5    34
11 Jan Mayen KH            34   14   5  15   892  901   −9    33
12 Hans HBK                34   15   2  17   897  882  +15    32
13 Islay Handball          34   14   2  18   888  904  −16    30
14 Barentsberg Islanders   34   11   5  18   841  908  −67    27
15 HCF Yuzhny              34   10   5  19   863  905  −42    25
16 Resolute Cliffs         34    9   2  23   854  925  −71    20
17 Force Karlstadt         34    6   2  26   834  924  −90    14
18 Zemlya HK               34    3   1  30   834  995 −161     7

CHAMPIONS: GKGK (10th title)

WCHC Qualifiers:
GKGK
IHK Torshavn
HGK Kungsdocks
Jaadlands HC

by **Polar Islandstates** » Fri Nov 08, 2013 5:06 pm

One of the most popular participation sports in the Federation, the Elitserien is the pinnacle of handball in the federation.

GKGK seal a third title in a row with a thrilling finish to the season that ran all the way down to the last round of matches. Losing for much of the match against St Paul Docks, they managed to turn it around in the last few minutes, and despite Kungsdocks also winning, the returning champions lifted the trophy again on goal difference.

   Division One           Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 GKGK                    34   27   4   3   965  816 +149    58
 2 HGK Kungsdocks          34   29   0   5   978  840 +138    58
 3 IHK Torshavn            34   21   7   6   946  844 +102    49
 4 Jaadlands HC            34   21   4   9   948  858  +90    46
 5 Fynersturen Island      34   20   1  13   933  883  +50    41
 6 Axel Heiburg HK         34   18   3  13   908  902   +6    39
 7 KHG Cape                34   17   4  13   916  896  +20    38
 8 HK 1978 Matua           34   16   4  14   886  879   +7    36
 9 Kulmsaar                34   14   4  16   902  894   +8    32
10 Neuerlatz IK            34   14   1  19   868  898  −30    29
11 Surtsey HKG             34   14   1  19   888  919  −31    29
12 St Paul Docks RG        34   13   2  19   883  915  −32    28
13 KG Sikjonek             34   10   3  21   863  892  −29    23
14 Daugen Shore            34   10   3  21   835  904  −69    23
15 Longyearbyen            34   10   2  22   848  937  −89    22
16 Aagen Town              34    9   3  22   849  937  −88    21
17 Aasiaat                 34   10   1  23   843  942  −99    21
18 Kholmsk HK              34    6   7  21   852  955 −103    19

   Division Two           Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Scapa Bay Rig           34   25   0   9   964  870  +94    50
 2 St Lawrence             34   23   3   8   940  862  +78    49
 3 Fiord GHC               34   21   4   9   940  870  +70    46
 4 Sibir                   34   19   4  11   933  879  +54    42
 5 Aleutian Islands HB     34   17   6  11   919  887  +32    40
 6 HCF Yuzhny              34   19   2  13   887  866  +21    40
 7 Northbrook HK           34   19   1  14   913  878  +35    39
 8 HKG Bleak Rock          34   15   4  15   925  891  +34    34
 9 Hans HBK                34   15   4  15   885  891   −6    34
10 Melville HK             34   15   2  17   896  879  +17    32
11 Sisimut KB              34   15   2  17   891  893   −2    32
12 Solovetsky Gimnasia     34   14   4  16   900  912  −12    32
13 Jan Mayen KH            34   14   3  17   913  946  −33    31
14 Islay Handball          34   14   1  19   857  910  −53    29
15 Zemlya HK               34   13   1  20   834  917  −83    27
16 Force Karlstadt         34    7   7  20   849  939  −90    21
17 Resolute Cliffs         34    8   2  24   834  915  −81    18
18 Barentsberg Islanders   34    7   2  25   862  937  −75    16

CHAMPIONS: GKGK (11th title)

WCHC Qualifiers:
GKGK
HGK Kungsdocks
IHK Torshavn
Jaadlands HC

by **Polar Islandstates** » Fri Nov 08, 2013 5:09 pm

So the League machine kicks into life, and Farosea and Bleak Rock take the title on points difference! Norscelt, Victorrinn, and Hand and Melville all finish within a point of the champions, with Landt Sibir only bouncing back as far as fifth. Last year's winners Svalbard finish way down in thirteenth!

LEAGUE

   League of States                   Pld    W   D   L    PF   PA   PD   Pts 
 1 Farosea and Bleak Rock              34   22   3   9   352  229 +123    47
 2 Norscelt                            34   23   1  10   313  228  +85    47
 3 Victorrinn                          34   22   2  10   364  220 +144    46
 4 Hans and Melville                   34   23   0  11   325  218 +107    46
 5 Landt Sibir                         34   22   1  11   400  262 +138    45
 6 Kuril Arkhipelago                   34   20   2  12   342  266  +76    42
 7 Northbrook                          34   18   4  12   339  245  +94    40
 8 Terra Scotia and East Kulmsaar      34   18   3  13   251  228  +23    39
 9 Axel Heiburg                        34   14   4  16   240  271  −31    32
10 St Lawrence                         34   15   2  17   251  305  −54    32
11 Franz Josef                         34   14   3  17   263  260   +3    31
12 Aleutia                             34   15   1  18   262  279  −17    31
13 Svalbard                            34   14   1  19   248  269  −21    29
14 Ellismare                           34   12   5  17   235  266  −31    29
15 Sakhalin                            34   11   1  22   239  370 −131    23
16 Novaya Zemlya                       34    9   2  23   217  385 −168    20
17 Nunivak                             34    8   2  24   195  374 −179    18
18 Grenlund                            34    6   3  25   192  353 −161    15

by **Polar Islandstates** » Fri Nov 08, 2013 5:14 pm

Meanwhile, with the incentive of Seasogs Championship qualification at stake, the teams of the Union Championship set their sights once more on the Grinholm Cup...

   West Conference          Pld    W   L    PF   PA   PD   Pts 
 1 Logan Harriers            38   30   8   643  415 +228   120
 2 Northbrook Harlequins     38   29   8   694  330 +364   118
 3 Lisch Icefields RFC       38   29   9   663  353 +310   116
 4 Northbrook Picks          38   28  10   667  337 +330   112
 5 Axel Heiburg Athletic     38   26  12   573  412 +161   104
 6 RFC Sikjonek              38   25  13   549  439 +110   100
 7 Eysturoy Rovers           38   24  14   590  364 +226    96
 8 Kerrisgorforth Harriers   38   24  14   588  382 +206    96
 9 Matua Ravens              38   21  17   551  426 +125    84
10 Oose Harriers             38   19  18   529  495  +34    78
11 Spitsbergen Dynamo        38   19  18   536  510  +26    78
12 Machtspool RFC            38   19  19   477  444  +33    76
13 Torshavn RFC              38   18  20   444  477  −33    72
14 Sibir Wanderers           38   15  23   515  581  −66    60
15 Seratakki RFC             38   14  24   377  518 −141    56
16 RFC Larsen Bay            38   14  24   435  622 −187    56
17 Neftegorsk RFC            38    8  30   379  704 −325    32
18 Bleak Rock RFC            38    7  30   329  761 −432    30
19 Longyearbyen RFC          38    6  31   306  739 −433    26
20 Diablo Rock RFC           38    2  35   214  750 −536    10


   East Conference          Pld    W   L    PF   PA   PD   Pts 
 1 Kiel Harriers RFC         38   31   7   663  292 +371   124
 2 FJC Rushmori RFC          38   29   8   762  323 +439   118
 3 Citizens RFC              38   27  11   723  316 +407   108
 4 Grimsey RFC               38   27  11   606  395 +211   108
 5 Jan Mayen Harriers        38   26  12   562  438 +124   104
 6 McAvery Harriers          38   23  15   645  463 +182    92
 7 Plateau RFC               38   23  15   559  458 +101    92
 8 Bielstrich Dynamo         38   22  15   577  515  +62    90
 9 Resolute RFC              38   22  16   499  397 +102    88
10 Bathurst RFC              38   20  18   521  516   +5    80
11 Korsten Force RFC         38   16  22   560  648  −88    64
12 Neuerlatz Dynamo          38   16  22   432  523  −91    64
13 Surtsey Wanderers         38   16  22   467  586 −119    64
14 St Paul Rovers            38   15  23   454  590 −136    60
15 Aagen Dynamo              38   14  24   481  513  −32    56
16 Steffansson Islanders     38   14  24   397  646 −249    56
17 Grise Fiord RFC           38   12  26   443  581 −138    48
18 North Banks               38   11  27   340  687 −347    44
19 Aasiaat Troopers          38   10  28   408  663 −255    40
20 Forrairn RFC              38    5  33   259  808 −549    20



Grinholm Cup
Semis
Logan Harriers 3–28 FJC Rushmori RFC
Kiel Harriers RFC 14–6 Northbrook Harlequins

Final
FJC Rushmori RFC 26–13 Kiel Harriers RFC

Yes, you read that right. Logan Harriers won their conference, demoting Northbrook Harlequins to second place. Northbrook were beaten by the title holders in the semi-final, with FJC Rushmori RFC overcoming Logan. FJC Rushmori RFC then recorded only their second ever title in the final, doubling the score of the two-time reigning champions in an exciting match.

Qualifiers for the Seasogs Championship:
FJC Rushmori RFC
Kiel Harriers RFC
Northbrook Harlequins
Logan Harriers

by **Polar Islandstates** » Fri Nov 08, 2013 5:25 pm

Season eighteen of the NPHL rolls around... Hockey!

LEAGUE RESULTS

Western Conference Standings
   Team                        P   W   D   L  For   Ag   +/-  Pts
 1 Matua Ice Wolves           90  54  20  16  225  117  +108  182
 2 Fjorhorgen Generals        90  39  23  28  204  136   +68  140
 3 Gjornhammer Eagles         90  40  15  35  182  160   +22  135
 4 Torshavn Ice Kings         90  37  17  36  160  166    -6  128
 5 Mið-Sal Blockheads         90  36  17  37  151  192   -41  125
 6 Matahiko Dynamo            90  34  15  41  177  159   +18  117
 7 Karkaroff Bay              90  28  18  44  149  199   -50  102
 8 Northbrook Privateers      90  15  10  65  128  307  -179   55

Central Conference Standings
   Team                         P   W   D   L  For   Ag   +/-  Pts
 1 Holtrecht Islanders         90  45  16  29  189  141   +48  151
 2 Newbridge Girders           90  41  19  30  156  150    +6  142
 3 Longyearbyen Snowstorm      90  35  19  36  180  168   +12  124
 4 Franz Josef Force           90  35  16  39  182  188    -6  121
 5 Jan Mayen Icebreakers       90  36  11  43  181  174    +7  119
 6 Larsen Bay Thunder          90  27  19  44  143  188   -45  100
 7 Rapid Sikjonek              90  26  21  43  124  196   -72   99
 8 Karlstadt Icebergs          90  19  16  55  139  261  -122   73

North-East Conference Standings
   Team                     P   W   D   L  For   Ag   +/-  Pts
 1 Resolute Knights        90  46  24  20  188  123  +65  162
 2 Bathurst Maelstrom      90  41  19  30  177  152  +25  142
 3 Aasiaat Cavalry         90  39  23  28  175  140  +35  140
 4 Uelmark Engines         90  31  25  34  159  163   -4  118
 5 Ingvar Harriers         90  30  25  35  155  141  +14  115
 6 Oversetten Dynamo       90  30  22  38  195  211  -16  112
 7 Melville Storm          90  31  17  42  147  162  -15  110
 8 Hjorrisund Hawks        90  28  14  48  134  208  -74   98

South-East Conference Standings
   Team                    P   W   D   L  For   Ag   +/-  Pts
 1 St Paul Whitecaps      90  48  14  28  176  140  +36  158
 2 Invermuir Eagles       90  44  25  21  200  137  +63  157
 3 Agheim Tornadoes       90  41  19  30  175  146  +29  142
 4 Nuuk Dynamite          90  42  13  35  171  153  +18  139
 5 Islay Flames           90  40  17  33  200  133  +67  137
 6 Hounds of Juura        90  38  22  30  191  147  +44  136
 7 Polshavn Shadows       90  37  19  34  163  174  -11  130
 8 Sisimut Pirates        90  31  22  37  162  206  -44  115

The Elkjaer Playoffs

Quarter Finals
St Paul Whitecaps 1-1 Newbridge Girders (2-1 OT)
Newbridge Girders 2-1 St Paul Whitecaps 
St Paul Whitecaps 5-0 Newbridge Girders [St Paul Whitecaps wins series 2-1]

Invermuir Eagles 3-4 Holtrecht Islanders
Holtrecht Islanders 1-1 Invermuir Eagles (1-2 OT)
Invermuir Eagles 2-0 Holtrecht Islanders [Invermuir Eagles wins series 2-1]

Bathurst Maelstrom 0-6 Fjorhorgen Generals
Fjorhorgen Generals 0-0 Bathurst Maelstrom (0-1 OT)
Bathurst Maelstrom 0-1 Fjorhorgen Generals [Fjorhorgen Generals wins series 2-1]

Matua Ice Wolves 1-2 Resolute Knights
Resolute Knights 1-1 Matua Ice Wolves (2-1 OT) [Resolute Knights wins series 2-0]


Semi Finals
Invermuir Eagles 0-4 Resolute Knights
Resolute Knights 2-1 Invermuir Eagles
Invermuir Eagles 3-2 Resolute Knights
Resolute Knights 1-1 Invermuir Eagles (2-1 OT) [Resolute Knights wins series 3-1]

Fjorhorgen Generals 0-3 St Paul Whitecaps
St Paul Whitecaps 3-0 Fjorhorgen Generals
Fjorhorgen Generals 4-0 St Paul Whitecaps
St Paul Whitecaps 3-5 Fjorhorgen Generals
Fjorhorgen Generals 0-1 St Paul Whitecaps [St Paul Whitecaps wins Elkjaer Playoffs 3-2]


Final
St Paul Whitecaps 3-0 Resolute Knights
Resolute Knights 1-1 St Paul Whitecaps (3-3 OT, 0-1 SO)
St Paul Whitecaps 1-1 Resolute Knights (4-1 OT)
Resolute Knights 5-0 St Paul Whitecaps
St Paul Whitecaps 3-1 Resolute Knights [St Paul Whitecaps leads series 4-1]

Congratulations, to ST PAUL WHITECAPS! Well, they don't reach the playoffs very often, but when they do, they do incredibly well, with this winning marking their second triumph. Hounds of Juura had a very unfortunate off-season, and congratulations also go to the minnows of Newbridge Girders, who beat the odds to reach the playoffs at all, even taking the eventual champions to a third match in the quarter-finals.

Theoretical CHL Qualifiers:
St Paul Whitecaps
Resolute Knights
Fjorhorgen Generals
Invermuir Eagles

by **Bleak Rock** » Fri Nov 22, 2013 1:33 pm

The BRFA are delighted to announce their landmark twentieth season of results, including their qualifier for the next CdC.

BRFA Herald League Standings

    Team                            P   W   D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
  1 FF Berafjörðinn                44  26   6  12  92  59  +33  84
  2 Náhvarðvíkur Bæ IF             44  23  12   9  79  43  +36  81
  3 Hreindýrsal Stríðsmaður        44  23  11  10  82  46  +36  80
  4 FK Hámarvik                    44  21   7  16  78  70   +8  70
  5 Leiknir Reykjanesur            44  16  14  14  74  64  +10  62
  6 Hrafninn Knattspyrnufélag      44  17  11  16  82  66  +16  62
  7 Víkingur Kló VB                44  17   9  18  65  78  -13  60
  8 VB Vatn Höfninflói             44  15   9  20  67  79  -12  54
  9 K85 Járn Virkaroy              44  13  13  18  54  67  -13  52
 10 Norðurmýrar 87                 44  13  10  21  52  86  -34  49
 11 RKA Hvalabátum                 44  11  13  20  56  74  -18  46
 12 Glidi Hreindýrsal              44   7   9  28  43  92  -49  30

Congratulations go again to the dominant force of FF Berafjörðinn, who are Bleak Rock's strongest team by some way at the moment it would seem.

Archduke's Trophy
Preliminary Round
Norðurmýrar 87 0-0 K85 Járn Virkaroy (0-0 AET, 1-2 PKs)
VB Vatn Höfninflói 3-1 FK Hámarvik
Víkingur Kló VB 2-1 Glidi Hreindýrsal
Leiknir Reykjanesur 1-0 RKA Hvalabátum

Quarter Finals
Víkingur Kló VB 0-1 K85 Járn Virkaroy
FF Berafjörðinn 0-4 Leiknir Reykjanesur
Hreindýrsal Stríðsmaður 1-1 VB Vatn Höfninflói (2-2 AET, 0-2 PKs)
Hrafninn Knattspyrnufélag 2-1 Náhvarðvíkur Bæ IF

Semi Finals
Leiknir Reykjanesur 2-1 VB Vatn Höfninflói
Hrafninn Knattspyrnufélag 2-1 K85 Járn Virkaroy

Final
Leiknir Reykjanesur 1-1 Hrafninn Knattspyrnufélag (1-1 AET, 2-3 PKs)

And congratulations also go to Hrafninn Knattspyrnufélag, who end the long wait for a piece of silverware by lifting the Archduke's Trophy this season.

Rushmori Competition:
FF Berafjörðinn

by **Polar Islandstates** » Wed Nov 27, 2013 8:23 pm

League Cycle XXIII Preview
FPIFA Season Twenty-Three, and we celebrated with Jan Mayen Islanders and SK Franz Josef City last season. Jan Mayen were on top of the league when it counted last year, seemingly coming from nowhere to win the Divisjon One title for a fourth time. They continued their resurgent form into the Champions' Cup, where they were finally beaten in the semi-finals by none other than their domestic rivals SK Franz Josef City in a tie that harked back to the early days of the two clubs' domination of Polarian football. It was SK who prevailed of course, and they went through to their third UICA final where at long last they were successful, becoming the third Polarian club to lift the highest award in club football. They were then stunned by their city rivals Franz Josef Young Boys in the Super Cup, with Young Boys having won Divisjon Two and the SBCC last season, then following it up with the first ever Super Cup win for an SBCC club in the first ever local derby in the Super Cup. Lot of firsts, there.

So, what'll we see this season? Another dominant season for Jan Mayen in Alexsandr van Sorensen's final season of football? Or will he unable to address the loss of the players who left at the end of last season? Surtsey and Northbrook are still loitering with intent, whilst Axel Heiburg will be keen to redress last season's calamitous showing with a title challenge of their own. No silverware at the Rendahl for a while has seen Fjelden leave and take players with him, whilst things are bound to continue to be tight at the bottom of the league.

Also, don't forget to see the end of this preview for the publication of the Valhallan Alliance of Higher Education Providers' Sports Society Football League results.

Past Champions
I: SK Franz Josef City
II: SK Franz Josef City (2)
III: Jan Mayen Islanders
IV: Jan Mayen Islanders (2)
V: East Franz Athletic
VI: SK Franz Josef City (3)
VII: SK Franz Josef City (4)
VIII: SK Franz Josef City (5)
IX: Jan Mayen Islanders (3)
X: East Franz Athletic (2)
XI: FC Cape St Paul
XII: SK Franz Josef City (6)
XIII: East Franz Athletic (3)
XIV: East Franz Athletic (4)
XV: FC Axel Heiburg
XVI: FC Axel Heiburg (2)
XVII: East Franz Athletic (5)
XVIII: FC Axel Heiburg (3)
XIX: SK Franz Josef City (7)
XX: Northbrook Diamonds FK
XXI: FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls
XXII: Jan Mayen Islanders (4)
XXIII: ...?

Manager: Ben Randall (EUR); Captain: Alexsandr van Sorensen; AMC Key Player: Bradley Birch (TIS), MC
Preview: Well, I'm not sure anyone expected that, really. Stunning the nation to win the league, Jan Mayen even made it as far as the Champions' Cup semi-finals, giving Zacharias Juul and Lee Sharp the beat send-off he could imagine. It was a stunning display of a team working together to overcome their weaknesses, and even though their weaknesses will be even greater this season, they will continue to be a fine team to watch. Home town boy Alexsandr van Sorensen will follow international retirement with club football retirement at the end of this season, and with an ageing bunch of veterans on the edge of retirement, manager Ben Randall will have to find a way to blood up the youngsters fast. Kristijan Preda will once again be there to rotate with Lekea and Syndicatian Bradley Birch to make a formidable line of attacking midfielders behind the lone striker of Nordby, Akerhausen, or Demaru. With a Euran manager, assistant manager, and left-back, Jan Mayen are poised to ride the Euran wave sweeping though football at the moment, but will it take Alexsandr van Sorensen to dizzying heights one last time? I don't think we'll get that fairytale, unfortunately.
Last Season: Champions. Prediction: 4th.

Manager: Anders Durs; Captain: Casper Baek, MC; Key Player: Gustaf Kolehmainen, ST
Preview: Anders Durs has worked wonders at Stadion Solberg over the past decade, and that title was the very least that he deserves. The challenge now is replicating it in Baek's last ever season. He means it this time. Really. He's forty now, I mean, come on. Kolehmainen is one of the hottest properties in Polarian football, having been the subject of a number of bids from big teams abroad, but chose to remain at the club of his youth. He is backed up by his explosive Astograthian striker Churin and Hallmar Einarsson of Bleak Rock in the strike partnerships, as well as by the talented midfielders in the squad like Hans Wiig, Guus Olsen, and Klaus Just. Ekain Ziaurriz and Joachim Elden have been astute additions to the defence alongside Sam Hill and Torsten Navarro, and they'll be looking to repeat last year's excellent season at the back, and as long as Kirilaunen has a good season in between the sticks, they'll be challenging for Champions' Cup football once again. They've reached the semi-finals of that particular competition twice now, and they'll want to be back for more. Keep it tight at the back, and Kolehmainen will do the rest; a phenomenally strong squad on paper.
Last Season: 2nd. Prediction: Champions.

Manager: Domeka Iriarte (ASG); Captain: Karsten Eiger (AUD), ST; Key Player: Ismet van Huijgevoort (MYT), AMC
Preview: Domeka Iriarte's sixth season in charge was as good as he's ever experienced, and despite 'only' finishing third, the Griffons bounced back from two seasons outside the multiverse's premier event to sweep to the final and win the Champions' Cup at the second time of asking. With nothing for East Franz fans to crow about anymore, SK fans will demand more, and Iriarte will be after giving them a domestic title to add to their collection. Assisted by SK legend Maarten Berg in the deputy role, Iriarte has set about getting the team play his way, with Eyvindur Sudesval's performances in the midfield continuing to dictate their play, and Gordonopian defensive midfielder Davis Roger also impressing the midfield. World Cup winning captain and star striker Karsten Eiger is now assisted by the explosive Valladares international Pedrinho, and Iriarte will be hoping that the youngster can continue his form of last season. Mytanar international star Ismet van Huijgevoort is the key presence moving forwards, and with a young cohort including Nilsson and Konigstein, the future looks bright for SK.
Last Season: 3rd. Prediction: 2nd.

Manager: Olaf Kurfuroy; Captain: Julius Oyen-Spekke, DC; Key Player: Aapo Nordenberg, DC
Preview: The Rendahl was rocking at the end of last season, but not for the reasons you'd have hoped for if you're a fan of the club. Magnus Fjelden, having finished fourth for a third consecutive season, sensationally left to manage the Septen Islands. He followed that up with a doomed attempt at club management in Wight with Extramarine before the entire nation of Wight disappeared into the ether, and he now manages Apox. Before the disappearance of Wight however, he managed to drag no fewer than three players away with him, including the formerly talismanic Diedrich Kvitchenko. With Saarinen and Kilpter now doing things up front on their own, you have to wonder how this shattered club will pick itself up to challenge for Champions' Cup places. That's the trouble with the league at the moment - it's just so strong, and you have to wonder if stopgap manager Olaf Kurfuroy (formerly of FC Torshavn) will be able to do anything special here with the shaken personalities in the dressing room. Perhaps it's time to build a squad around Mannerheim and Nordenberg, and leave the older players to move on when they see fit. Revolution needed.
Last Season: 4th. Prediction: 6th.

Manager: Niko Marek; Captain: Kohev Küngas-Vaga, DL; Key Player: Alessandro Finiguerra (OSD), ST
Preview: Winning the title was an outstanding achievement for the Diamonds and Niko Marek won't be happy with finishing outside the Champions' Cup spots last season. Sam Riley of Eura adds steel to the Northbrook midfield, providing the muscle that allows Acquan Cup of Harmony runner-up Fibonacci and Tern Jean-Eric Villeneuve to flourish in their more creative roles in the midfield. Their workrate in the middle of the park keeps the cogs turning, and it is hard to see the Diamonds ever struggling to pick up points when they're all fit. A finely balanced and well put-together set of players, they'll be a force once again, but the squad isn't that big, and with a few glaring gaps on the bench they could be paper thin at times this season. Finiguerra leads a talented front line, but the Diamonds might have to settle for the Globe Cup again.
Last Season: 5th. Prediction: 5th.

Manager: Miroslav Pvanic; Captain: Marten Cornelius, MC; Key Player: Skorji Oslograd (EUR), ST
Preview: It's entirely fair to say that Pvanic had big shoes to fill when he took on this job, and on recent showing it's easy to see why the pressure is starting to creep in around his crows' feet. Marten Cornelius currently has the captain's armband as the Argonauts look for a fourth captain to follow in the footsteps of Pekarik, Rasmus, and Hauge in lifting the trophy, and his creativity is key to their style. Their Haapa-Mechelin Youth Academy means the club has a huge squad of youngsters to choose from, and their unity having grown up together means the team is one of the most fluently creative and envied in the league regardless of the personnel they have on the pitch at any one time. The strike force has been overhauled, with Torsten Wolff off to develop at Sporting Iturributa and Vadim Illich-Svitych sold to Ituraitz FC in the prime of his career. They have been replaced by Euran hotshot Skorji Oslograd, and the East Franz outcast and victim of Wight's disappearance, veteran one-time Tern Diedrich Kvitchenko. Interesting times ahead at Axel Heiburg, but the sheer amount of winners' testosterone flowing round a player like Oslograd at the moment could well propel them to a high finish once again.
Last Season: 6th. Prediction: 3rd.

Manager: Jakub Lunder; Captain: Dennis Adkvissen (MYT), DR; Key Player: Luke Mitchell (TIS), ST
Preview: Aasiaat Harbour are a team that has come a long, long way in recent years. From promotion, to the SBCC, to a season that saw them reach the Globe Cup and win the Latitude Cup, Aasiaat have been going from strength to strength. They appear to be struggling to break through the plateau into becoming one of the clubs with serious ambitions on the title of a Champions' Cup place, but that doesn't mean they're not trying. The Mytanar combination of club legend Dennis Adkvissen and Aleksi Symak will be key to any further good luck they have this season, and with young international players like Eikr Lillehammer now coming into their own they will be a strong side this season. Building for the future paid off when they splashed out on Aelsh midfielder Aled Jones and young Syndicatian forward Luke Mitchell, both of whom made telling contributions to their stunning finish last season. Consistent, if no longer eyebrow-raising. But that just means we expect quality from them now.
Last Season: 7th. Prediction: 8th.

Manager: Mathias Paatelainen; Captain: Ole Smolensk, GK; Key Player: Blake Descoteaux (SAU), ST
Preview: Despite the size and enthusiasm of their support, Red Star continue to avoid investing heavily in their squad, only replacing players they've sold. Nonetheless, Mathias Paatelainen is a talented manager, and he should be proud of what they've achieved. Blake Descoteaux of Saugeais, who, let's face it, could probably do better than Red Star, has been almost single-handedly propelling the club to top half finishes in recent seasons, and he will be the key here once again. And don't the fans just love him. More also now rests upon the young players left behind in the squad after yet another burgeoning talent in Svenbjorn Einarsson was sold abroad to Farfadillis. These players, like Kochuakova, Roen, Karbonenko, and u-21s star Larsen look quality however, and I finally see a good season for them ahead.
Last Season: 8th. Prediction: 7th.

Manager: Christian Offenburg; Captain: Felix Vdovin, DMC; Key Player: Eyvindur Pasternack, DC
Preview: Well, there we have it; another Polarian side enjoying the post-SBCC winning glow stayed in the top flight easily. I'm not sure why we're even surprised anymore. The relegation of Solovesky Monastery all those seasons ago saw them overhaul their squad, with many of the players making their way to Apox. Offenburg has since brought the next batch of players through near enough from scratch, and that final at Lunar Park was proof that it was all worth while. Many of the players we'll be seeing this season are a product of that regeneration, like Pasternack, and others like club captain and Champions' Cup veteran Felix Vdovin have been brought in from more established clubs as a result of their promotion. The partnership between Vdovin, formerly of SK, and Hans Reema, formerly of Jan Mayen, will be crucial once again this season, even if they may falter slightly in their bid to emulate the steady passage of Aasiaat.
Last Season: 9th. Prediction: 12th.

Manager: Vyacheslav Merkens (MYT); Captain: Franz Odegaard, DMC; Key Player: Alexander Aagard, MC
Preview: RSK fans saw their side slip back a bit last season despite being blessed with the presence of burgeoning star Moses Luc Bjerregaard. Bjerregaard is off to Rumiatzi now of course, and the team will have to find a way to replace his talents if they want to improve. Merkens used to play for the club, and at forty-four he is the youngest manager in the top flight and aside from Robin Hjik at Nasjonale Hauker is the only other Mytanar in Polarian management. Montpellier is a proven yet underrated goal-scorer and he will be aided in attack once again by Roddy Dickson, whilst the presence of the Odegaard brothers in the midfield is an inspirational one. There are better teams than RSK this season, but they're in a good position on the whole. Alexander Aagard and Starblaydi Nikolas Conway are tremendously exciting to watch, and Euran keeper Daniel Belgrave definitely improves their performances. A lot. They may have lost one Moses, but they also now have another - Jack Moses, the Apoxian midfielder who was purchased from Resolute Storm during the off-season.
Last Season: 10th. Prediction: 9th.

Manager: Fendergéson Numbá (FFD); Captain: Martin Latka (MYT), DC; Key Player: Snerik Oiskha (MYT), AMC
Preview: Babbagian investment into Torshavn has been a much appreciated thing, and the money has added some real quality in the side, much of it Mytanar. The power of Martin Latka in defence will be relied upon after Aapo Nordenberg followed old manager Olaf Kurfuroy to East Franz. Fendergéson Numbá is the first Farf manager to feature in the Federation, and many eyes will be upon him this year to see what he can do with players like Chase Kowalcyzk and Terrence Housen, as well as his fellow countryman Sê Mêrí up front. Worryingly though, the club does appear to only have two out-and-out strikers to start the season with in support of Mêrí - Simo Saari and Vagn Jepsen - upon whom much will rest as the team gels. Last season wasn't amazing, but Torshavn do very well on modest resources. Could aim for a top half finish if results go their way.
Last Season: 11th. Prediction: 10th.

Manager: Thomas Celik; Captain: Ibrahim Baek, GK; Key Player: Fabian Vaaraniemi, DL
Preview: Having seen how Northbrook and Axel Heiburg have benefited from an investment in youth, Bjarnarey have made similar investments, and with Olsen, Vaaraniemi and Hjerstadt breaking through into the first team - Vaaraniemi even joining Baek in having several Terns caps - things are looking positive for the future at The Barge. Albin Oslograd, brother of Euran strike Skorji, and half-Wightling wing-back Vauxhall Jansen will also be expected to push on from their seasons last year. World Cup winning midfielder Ia Rodda is now country-less, and the fans have started a petition to sign him for the Bjarnese 'national' team for the upcoming inter-Norscelt competitions. If Hjerstadt gets injured they'll struggle badly for goals.
Last Season: 12th. Prediction: 11th.

Manager: Oleg Seedorf; Captain: Niko Lepka, MC; Key Player: Miroslav Kerzhakov, DC
Preview: Sticking with Seedorf was a good idea for Resolute. They kept faith with their long term manager, and he guided them back into the top flight as a result, and kept them there. And on such a modest budget, too. They performed very well last season, and their fans will hope for some good pushing on this year. Morten Salo has been a big loss despite the breakthrough of young Miroslav Kerzhakov in his place, and much will be hoped for in the midfield from the combination of youngsters Gravesen or Dratshev with 113-times capped Niko Lepka. The former Tern will bring a wealth of experience to the club in his closing years as a professional, and that can only be a good thing in the light of Moses' sale to RSK Longyearbyen Town.
Last Season: 13th. Prediction: 16th.

Manager: Jalle Kufstrom; Captain: Nico Tchepikov; DC Key Player: Reuben Ness, MC
Preview: Well, FC Cape St Paul used to be a title contender, but last season they were celebrating just staying up. Of course, they used to celebrate that as well. Nonetheless, they are a huge club in terms of support, and having the third largest domestic stadium back in the top flight can only be a good thing. Squad wise, it's an odd mixture of loyal players who stuck with the club but weren't good enough to get hunted by teams in the top flight, and young and upcoming players that were preparing to have just that happen to them. Two key signings weremade from relegated teams in Reuben Ness and Polar Islandstates u-21s captain Martin Feldbaek, but I look at the rest of the squad and I do wonder if they'll be good enough to stay up once more.
Last Season: 14th. Prediction: 18th.

Manager: Petr Mikkel Dahl; Captain: Lars Offenbach, DC; Key Player: Steffen Dreich, ST
Preview: Klub Atletisk came oh so close to going straight back down last year - an event that would at least have given them the chance to have another crack at the SBCC. Dreich is a fine goalscorer but is getting on in years, and some youth investment is definitely going to be required with his strike partner Jesper Vind also in his thirties. Lars Offenbach has a dazzling sense of charisma about him, and though fans will be wondering why he wasn't been snapped up by a larger club, they won't be complaining either. His final season in football will be an emotional one for all of Spitsbergen. Despite this, I'm not predicting anything other than a long hard slog for this yo-yo club.
Last Season: 15th. Prediction: 15th.

Manager: Nicklas Pettersen; Captain: David Velten, ST; Key Player: Cassiano Aulenti (OSD), MC
Preview: Well, another SBCC winner joins the fold of the top flight this season, and in a remarkable twist of fate they also managed to win the Super Cup - the first ever win for an SBCC - after beating SK in the first ever local derby in the Super Cup. Interesting. SK will be out for revenge this season of course, but Young Boys won't mind that. Situated just outside the capital city in the suburb of Sogne, their squad isn't a huge one, but Pettersen has cultured in them a great team spirit. This gives them an edge, and the figure of Acquan midfieder Aulenti will be seen up and down the nation getting in the thick of things for the benefit of the team. An ageing squad, but they've already shown they can tangle with the best of them, so why not predict something interesting from them?
Last Season: Champions, Divisjon Two. Prediction: 13th.

Manager: Guus Hendriksen; Captain: Wilhelm Topp, ST; Key Player: Radek Haapasalo, MC
Preview: The team from the deep south of Terra Scotia will be making a return this season, and if that means we get to spend all year watching manager Guus Hendriksen doing his funny little touchline dances then I'm okay with that. Hard-working if not spectacularly creative, Mechanical are a side built upon the premise of tough tackling and a physical presence. Veteran striker Wilhelm Topp leads the line in typical brutish manner, and his skill at holding up the ball on his own will be key to gaining support up the pitch. Counter-intuitively, he is probably their main source of creativity as well. Midfielder and occasional-winger Radek Haapasalo is once for the future perhaps, but bigger clubs will have their eyes on him already.
Last Season: 2nd, Divisjon Two. Prediction: 17th.

Manager: Vagn Thern; Captain: Adam Kossakovsky, MC; Key Player: Morten Macinko, ST
Preview: Given the facilities available to him, Vagn Thern has done a wonderful job here in Grenlund once again, and the club should be thankful for the exposure he's gotten them as a result. His talents don't stretch to increasing the budget, and their players might struggle against the sides that can simply afford better. Nonetheless, expecting Macinko to net a fair few seems to be a fair bet, and the wonderfully named Kossakovsky is capable of netting any free kick in a dangerous area with that sweet left boot of his. Nuuk are a side that I don't think anyone expected to see get promoted in the first place, but they had a remarkable season that year as they lost out on Globe Cup football by goal difference only in just their first season. They got relegated the season after that of course, but I think we'll see something in between those two performances this year.
Last Season: 3rd, Divisjon Two. Prediction: 14th.

Teams:

AC Aleutia Volcanoes - (Favourites)

AFK Hans Island Pioneers

Eintracht Moss-Rygge

FK Grise Fiord

FK Viipuri 56

Koppen Rig Force

Lokomotiv Barentsberg

Mekoryuk Maskettes

Melville Celtic

North Star Grímsey

Novaya Sibir Reds

Rapid Jan Mayen FK

Rapid SK Eysturoy

SC Kiel

Scapa Bay Rovers

Severny Wingtips

SK Nasjonale Hauker

Uelmark MK

Teams:

Atammik Zenith FK

Axel Town AFC

Bathurst Zenith FC

Bohemiens Grise Fiord

Devon Bay Lights FC

Eastgate Victoria FC

FC1. Sturm Grímsey

FK Norsviken Cossacks

Franz Josef Sharks - (Favourites)

Hospitaliers

Hoyvik Town FC

Korsten Lokomotiv

SK 1982 Matua

SK Stryær

Skipsbyggere IFK

Toyoharo Revolutionaries

Waldenøya Bears

Yuzhny Equinox FC

Teams:

Agheim CF

AIK Oversetten

Dinamo Clavering SC

Energie Møllna-Grei SC - (Favourites)

Ilksporta IK

Invermuir Highlanders FC

Måriussa Viking FK

Neuerlatz AFK

San Moranna FC

Sisimut Town AFK

SK Sturm Rässinger 76

Sporting Club Aasiaat 87

Steffansson Island FC

Surtsey Rovers SK

Teams:

1. Lokomotiv Karlstadt

Devon Bay Seals FC

FC Fetlar

FC Velcosta Cliffs

Kirkenes SK

NKK Urri

Okhotsk Kholmsk Town FC

Rapid Neftegorsk FK

Royal NK Sikjonek

RSK Moorlands

Savoonga Moor SK

SK Yuzhny Albion

St Gallen 47

Universitet - (Favourites)

Teams:

Bennett and Zhokhov

FC Svenskøya

FK Ost-Volonovsk

FK Spartak Eilinn

Henfergen Town FC - (Favourites)

Kerrisgorforth Athletic FC

Larsen Bay Thunder FC

Machtspool Whitesleeves FC

MK Lillehammer

Seratakki Villagers

Svenskøya SV98

Torpedo Sibir RKA

Teams:

Cape Somerville Town

FC North Melville - (Favourites)

FK Aagen Zenith

FKRA Norregaard

Kindshavn Dynamo

KSC Brighthelmstone

McAvery Centurions

North Banks FC

Resolute Hills FC

Sannegarden Fleet FK

SK Skarpnack

Sutherland Foundry SK

Teams:

AIK Alejavik

Crusaders - (Favourites)

Daugen Borealis FC

Holtrecht Force SK

IHK Geddesberg

IK62 Wagnerevn

Ingvar Peaks FC

KA Rikyaare

KFK Polshavn

Maritime Hove FC

SK Sporting Juura

SK Thor 1898

Teams:

Dinamo Olsa FK

Fjorhorgen SK

FK Weisshaus

Grass-Lisch AFC

GVFFK Pekarik

Karkaroff 1919 FK

Logan United FC

Matahiko Viktory SK

NKK Masan-Hiko

Northbrook Zenith FC

Severnaya Zemlya 88 Equinox - (Favourites)

SK Stromness Electric

And of course, don't forget that clubs in the Regional League can get relegated now.

And so, for the third time, the VAHEP Sports Societies' Football League...
ELITE GROUP EAST

-----East                            Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
1  Aasiaat Naval Academy            14    8   2   4    32   21  +11    26
2  University of Nuuk               14    6   5   3    24   17   +7    23
3  Kiel Academy of Law              14    5   4   5    22   19   +3    19
4  Bjarnarey Maritime College       14    4   6   4    21   14   +7    18
5  City of Jan Mayen University     14    4   6   4    21   26   −5    18
6  Petr Jacobsen University         14    5   3   6    19   24   −5    18
7  St Paul Polytechnic              14    4   5   5    16   23   −7    17
8  Franz Josef University College   14    3   3   8    16   27  −11    12

ELITE GROUP WEST

-----West                                Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
1  Wittenberg University                14    7   3   4    21   13   +8    24
2  Volonovsk Institute of Cartography   14    6   5   3    21   12   +9    23
3  University of West Severny           14    6   5   3    19   15   +4    23
4  Axel Heiburg Institute               14    6   3   5    22   21   +1    21
5  Torshavn University                  14    4   8   2    23   19   +4    20
6  Franz Josef State University         14    6   2   6    21   19   +2    20
7  Koppen School of Industry            14    3   4   7    16   28  −12    13
8  Northbrook Academy                   14    1   4   9    15   31  −16     7

So, with two of the oldest academic institutions in the Federation, Aasiaat and Wittenberg, meeting in the final, the neutral ground chosen was Park Campus West, Axel Heiburg.

Final
Aasiaat Naval Academy 1-0 Wittenberg University

CHAMPIONS: Aasiaat Naval Academy

by **Polar Islandstates** » Fri Nov 29, 2013 6:26 pm

Eight matches into the twenty-third season, lets have a quick summary of what has happened so far...

MATCHDAY 1
Klub Atletisk Spitsbergen 2–2 FC Cape St Paul
SK Aasiaat Harbour 2–1 Northbrook Diamonds FK
FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls 2–1 Red Star Severny
SK Franz Josef City 3–0 Resolute Storm 1913 FC
FC Axel Heiburg 3–2 Islay Town Mechanical
RSK Longyearbyen Town 0–1 FC Solovetsky Monastery
East Franz Athletic 2–2 Jan Mayen Islanders
FC Torshavn 2–3 SK Sturm Nuuk
FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla 2–2 Franz Josef Young Boys
Well, that's certainly one way to open your account for the season. Jesper Vind of Klub Atletisk Spitsbergen has the honour of opening the scoring in Divisjon One this season, and he has done so with a screamer from thirty yards. FC Cape St Paul fought back to earn a draw in the end, but it was an entertaining start up and down the league. Nrubari and Mitchell scored the goals that saw Aasiaat beat Northbrook in Victorrinn, whilst the reigning Champions' Cup holders got off to a winning start against Resolute Storm thanks to goals from Nilsson, van Huijgevoort, and Pedrinho. The defending league champions meanwhile could only manage a draw at the Rendahl despite dominating for large periods of the game - Kilpter's last minute equaliser saving face for the hosts.

MATCHDAY 2
FC Cape St Paul 3–1 Franz Josef Young Boys
SK Sturm Nuuk 1–0 FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla
Jan Mayen Islanders 1–1 FC Torshavn
FC Solovetsky Monastery 3–0 East Franz Athletic
Islay Town Mechanical 0–1 RSK Longyearbyen Town
Resolute Storm 1913 FC 2–0 FC Axel Heiburg
Red Star Severny 2–1 SK Franz Josef City
Northbrook Diamonds FK 2–1 FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls
Klub Atletisk Spitsbergen 0–1 SK Aasiaat Harbour
There has been one major lesson of the past few years of Divisjon One, and that is that any one of seven or eight teams is capable of producing a run of form that can win them the title. This fact is backed up by the UICA rankings, which despite seeing the league ranked as number one in the multiverse, ranks but a single Polarian team amongst the top ten clubs in the world - SK Franz Josef City. In tenth. Surtsey follow in thirteenth, but nobody else even makes the top twenty. Consistently strong performances from whomever gets the chance to represent us in international football has got us that position, and the competition to be one of those four teams is fierce. We won't know until about halfway who the form teams really are this season, but it does give us an opportunity to treat at least one fixture per gameweek as a potential title six-pointer. This week, Northbrook's Alessandro Finiguerra scored his second goal of the afternoon to give them the win over Surtsey. SK and FC Axel Heiburg were left scratching their heads somewhat when they lost to Red Star and Resolute respectvely, but the big winners of the day are Solovetsky Monastery, who tore apart an East Franz side they no right to do so against.

MATCHDAY 3
SK Aasiaat Harbour 4–2 FC Cape St Paul
FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls 2–0 Klub Atletisk Spitsbergen
SK Franz Josef City 1–0 Northbrook Diamonds FK
FC Axel Heiburg 1–1 Red Star Severny
RSK Longyearbyen Town 2–1 Resolute Storm 1913 FC
East Franz Athletic 3–1 Islay Town Mechanical
FC Torshavn 2–3 FC Solovetsky Monastery
FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla 3–1 Jan Mayen Islanders
Franz Josef Young Boys 1–1 SK Sturm Nuuk
This isn't looking great for Jan Mayen's title defence. Alexsandr van Sorensen's consolation did nothing to threaten the lead of Bjarnarey today, when goals from Jansen, Vaaraniemi, and Felix midfielder Krister had put the home side ahead, leaving the defending champions on just two points after three matches. Aasiaat made it three wins from three with a barnstorming second half against St Paul, and a single goal from Karsten Eiger saw SK edge a tight match against Northbrook Diamonds. Red Star have picked up another impressive point with a draw in Axel Heiburg notable for Kvitchenko's first goal for his new side, and a Kolehmainen double for Surtsey saw them breeze past Spitsbergen.

MATCHDAY 4
FC Cape St Paul 2–1 SK Sturm Nuuk
Jan Mayen Islanders 0–0 Franz Josef Young Boys
FC Solovetsky Monastery 1–0 FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla
Islay Town Mechanical 1–2 FC Torshavn
Resolute Storm 1913 FC 0–1 East Franz Athletic
Red Star Severny 1–0 RSK Longyearbyen Town
Northbrook Diamonds FK 2–2 FC Axel Heiburg
Klub Atletisk Spitsbergen 1–3 SK Franz Josef City
SK Aasiaat Harbour 1–2 FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls
How sweet must those three points feel for new Torshavn boss, Fendergéson Numbá. After two tight defeats to Nuuk and Solovetsky and a draw against Jan Mayen, the Kittiwakes had a goal each from Sê Mêrí and Aiyegbeni Fisichella to thank for their second half comeback against Islay Town Mechanical. Northbrook Diamonds and FC Axel Heiburg shared the points in the day's closest match up, with goals from Jagr, Oslograd, Fisichella, and Villeneuve, and SK eased to a three one win in Spitsbergen. East Franz picked up a welcome win away at Resolute Storm thanks to a header from Saarinen in the first half, and Victor Larsen got his account off the mark for Red Star when he was teed up by Descoteaux to score the only goal of the match against a limp RSK side.

MATCHDAY 5
FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls 3–1 FC Cape St Paul
SK Franz Josef City 2–1 SK Aasiaat Harbour
FC Axel Heiburg 4–0 Klub Atletisk Spitsbergen
RSK Longyearbyen Town 0–0 Northbrook Diamonds FK
East Franz Athletic 1–1 Red Star Severny
FC Torshavn 1–1 Resolute Storm 1913 FC
FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla 1–2 Islay Town Mechanical
Franz Josef Young Boys 3–3 FC Solovetsky Monastery
SK Sturm Nuuk 1–1 Jan Mayen Islanders
There doesn't look there'll be a shortage of goals this season, and a rampant FC Axel Heiburg underlined that fact today with a four-nil thrashing of Spitsbergen, who do look a little lost at times - Courier, Bakaikoa, and a double from Oslograd sealing the points. SK Franz Josef City just about squeaked past Aasiaat Harbour in a thrilling game that came down to a last minute winner from Pedrinho, and Surtsey opened up the afterburners in a second half that blitzed the St Paul defence, sending Kolehmainen through twice and teeing up Sam Hill for a headed goal from a wicked corner. The best match of the day was in Sogne however, where SBCC and Super Cup champions Franz Josef Young Boys shared a six goal thriller with Solovetsky. In a match were the lead changed hands twice, Eskildsen and Pasternack took the lead for the Monks after Aulenti had opened the scoring for the hosts. Aulenti and Velten would each score in the second half as Young Boys re-took the lead, only to see Felix Vdovin score a late equaliser to even things up at three each.

LATITUDE CUP Round One
San Moranna FC 0-3 Ingvar Peaks FC
IHK Geddesberg 0-1 Sutherland Foundry SK
Måriussa Viking FK 0-2 Dinamo Olsa FK
Holtrecht Force SK 1-0 Karkaroff 1919 FK
Surtsey Rovers SK 2-0 Daugen Borealis FC
Royal NK Sikjonek 1-1 Neuerlatz AFK (1-1 AET, 0-1 PKs)
Dinamo Clavering SC 0-0 Larsen Bay Thunder FC (0-1 AET)
Sporting Club Aasiaat 87 2-1 SK Sturm Rässinger 76
Fjorhorgen SK 1-1 AIK Alejavik (2-1 AET)
Agheim CF 1-1 Severnaya Zemlya 88 Equinox (1-1 AET, 1-3 PKs)
Cape Somerville Town 1-2 Steffansson Island FC
Savoonga Moor SK 1-1 IK62 Wagnerevn (2-2 AET, 3-0 PKs)
Devon Bay Seals FC 0-2 KFK Polshavn
McAvery Centurions 1-0 Machtspool Whitesleeves FC
Rapid Neftegorsk FK 1-1 Northbrook Zenith FC (2-1 AET)
FC Fetlar 2-1 1. Lokomotiv Karlstadt
FC Velcosta Cliffs 1-3 SK Yuzhny Albion
Seratakki Villagers 0-0 AIK Oversetten (1-0 AET)
Okhotsk Kholmsk Town FC 1-1 FC North Melville (2-1 AET)
Svenskøya SV98 0-2 SK Sporting Juura
NKK Urri 0-1 SK Skarpnack
FK Ost-Volonovsk 2-2 Sisimut Town AFK (3-3 AET, 3-2 PKs)
FC Svenskøya 2-2 GVFFK Pekarik (2-2 AET, 3-2 PKs)
Ilksporta IK 3-0 Resolute Hills FC
Torpedo Sibir RKA 1-1 FKRA Norregaard (1-2 AET)
Henfergen Town FC 0-0 Kindshavn Dynamo (1-0 AET)
St Gallen 47 1-1 Matahiko Viktory SK (1-2 AET)
Crusaders 3-0 FK Spartak Eilinn
KA Rikyaare 1-1 Sannegarden Fleet FK (3-1 AET)
SK Stromness Electric 0-3 KSC Brighthelmstone
Kirkenes SK 1-0 North Banks FC
Bennett and Zhokhov 0-0 Maritime Hove FC (0-0 AET, 4-3 PKs)
NKK Masan-Hiko 1-0 RSK Moorlands
Energie Møllna-Grei SC 1-1 FK Aagen Zenith (1-2 AET)
Invermuir Highlanders FC 1-0 Kerrisgorforth Ahletic FC
Universitet 1-0 FK Weisshaus
MK Lillehammer 2-3 SK Thor 1898
Logan United FC 1-1 Grass-Lisch AFC (2-2 AET, 2-3 PKs)
A look at the Latitude Cup then, as all the teams in the Challenge and Regional Leagues pool together for the first round. They serve up a feast as well, with what must be a record number of the matches going to either extra time or penalties.

MATCHDAY 6
FC Cape St Paul 1–2 Jan Mayen Islanders
FC Solovetsky Monastery 2–1 SK Sturm Nuuk
Islay Town Mechanical 2–0 Franz Josef Young Boys
Resolute Storm 1913 FC 2–1 FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla
Red Star Severny 1–2 FC Torshavn
Northbrook Diamonds FK 4–2 East Franz Athletic
Klub Atletisk Spitsbergen 0–1 RSK Longyearbyen Town
SK Aasiaat Harbour 1–2 FC Axel Heiburg
FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls 2–1 SK Franz Josef City
That whole 'potentially a title-race six-pointer' thing I was talking about earlier? We got three of them today. Three. In the day's early match, FC Axel Heiburg fans saw their side come away from Aasiaat with an impressive win in the bag - Wojciech Jagr and Alexis St Olaf with the goals after Luke Mitchell had opened the scoring for Aasiaat. Two hours later, and despite the distraction down in St Paul where Reuben Ness scored at both ends in Cape's defeat to Jan Mayen, SK were beaten two-one by an inspired Surtsey side that was high on the skills of Kolehmainen up front. Kolehmianen scored one and set up the other for Hans Elliot, rendering van Huijgevoort's late consolation worthless. The most exciting match though, was the evening game in Northbrook, where goals from Fibonacci, v Tuhinju, Riley, and Finiguerra saw the Diamonds power past East Franz despite Kilpter's double in the first half.

MATCHDAY 7
SK Franz Josef City 4–1 FC Cape St Paul
FC Axel Heiburg 3–1 FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls
RSK Longyearbyen Town 0–1 SK Aasiaat Harbour
East Franz Athletic 2–0 Klub Atletisk Spitsbergen
FC Torshavn 0–2 Northbrook Diamonds FK
FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla 3–2 Red Star Severny
Franz Josef Young Boys 4–3 Resolute Storm 1913 FC
SK Sturm Nuuk 1–1 Islay Town Mechanical
Jan Mayen Islanders 2–0 FC Solovetsky Monastery
Two second half goals from Wojciech Jagr helped Axel Heiburg to flex their not inconsiderable muscle against Surtsey today, sealing them the win after goals from Just and Oslograd had left things level at the interval. Hjerstadt, Krister, and Vaaraniemi scored the goals that saw Bjarnarey beat Red Star at The Barge despite a double from Descoteaux, and a double from Sicoutian teenager Gaspard Demaru lit up the Victoria Stadium as Jan Mayen beat high-flying Solovetsky. Most exciting match of the day, not for the first time this season, was in Sogne however. This time, Young Boys ended up four-three winners at home to Islay Town, with veteran striker Jesper Schau scoring the winner deep into stoppage time. Despite their huge amount of draws, that's Young Boys' first win of the season.

MATCHDAY 8
FC Cape St Paul 2–1 FC Solovetsky Monastery
Islay Town Mechanical 1–1 Jan Mayen Islanders
Resolute Storm 1913 FC 2–1 SK Sturm Nuuk
Red Star Severny 1–1 Franz Josef Young Boys
Northbrook Diamonds FK 0–1 FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla
Klub Atletisk Spitsbergen 2–1 FC Torshavn
SK Aasiaat Harbour 3–2 East Franz Athletic
FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls 2–2 RSK Longyearbyen Town
SK Franz Josef City 2–4 FC Axel Heiburg
There are ways to bounce back from defeat, and then there's snatching a draw from the jaws of defeat against the reigning champions - Wilhelm Topp was the hero for the Mechanics in just this scenario today after van Sorensen had opened the scoring for the Ospreys. Klub Atletisk finally recorded their first win of the season at home to also struggling Torshavn, with goals from Dreich and Offenbach proving the difference when compared to Sê Mêrí's goal and three subsequent strikes of the post. Aasiaat beat out East Franz in a tight match in Victorrinn, and Solovetsky's hopes of being top at the end of the day were put on ice by a defeat in St Paul. Surtsey and Longyearbyen Town played out an entertaining two-all draw thanks to goals from Kolehmainen, Ziaurriz, Moses, and Dickson. Highlight of the day however was SK Franz Josef City and FC Axel Heiburg having a right royal tussle at the Nasjonale. Pedrinho and Eiger each scored for the hosts, but it was some combative midfield work from Courier and Cornelius that set the foundations for the away win, with Oslograd's sparkling hat-trick a worthy jewel in the centre of this excellent match. His brother Albin scored the only goal of the match for Bjarnarey at Northbrook, too. Not a result to be sniffed at, that one.

A quarter of the way into the season, and there are a few shocks in store. Namely, how highly placed Solovetsky are so far. Perhaps you could point at their fixture list, but the table doesn't lie, and they have been playing very well so far this season. On a similar note, FC Torshavn will be very disappointed to see themselves struggling so badly, and an East Franz side that doesn't know where it's coming or going at the moment has still managed to obtain enough points and goals to sit in ninth so far. We are led by Axel Heiburg however, and if they can get a goals against column like that of RSK Longyearbyen Town's, we may be seeing a predictable season ahead. As things stand however, there's plenty of time for things to go wrong for a club or two. Or right, as the case may be.

------Divisjon One               Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1  FC Axel Heiburg              8    5   2   1    19   11   +8    17
 2  FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls    8    5   1   2    15   11   +4    16
 3  FC Solovetsky Monastery      8    5   1   2    14   10   +4    16
 4  SK Franz Josef City          8    5   0   3    17   11   +6    15
 5  SK Aasiaat Harbour           8    5   0   3    14   11   +3    15
 6  Northbrook Diamonds FK       8    3   2   3    11    9   +2    11
 7  Jan Mayen Islanders          8    2   5   1    10    9   +1    11
 8  RSK Longyearbyen Town        8    3   2   3     6    6    0    11
 9  East Franz Athletic          8    3   2   3    13   14   −1    11
10  FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla      8    3   1   4    11   11    0    10
11  Resolute Storm 1913 FC       8    3   1   4    11   13   −2    10
12  FC Cape St Paul              8    3   1   4    14   18   −4    10
13  Red Star Severny             8    2   3   3    10   11   −1     9
12  SK Sturm Nuuk                8    2   3   3    10   11   −1     9
15  Islay Town Mechanical        8    2   2   4    10   12   −2     8
16  Franz Josef Young Boys       8    1   5   2    12   15   −3     8
17  FC Torshavn                  8    2   2   4    11   14   −3     8
18  Klub Atletisk Spitsbergen    8    1   1   6     5   16  −11     4

In Divisjon Two, Koppen Rig Force are in the lead at this early stage. Grise Fiord and Melville are currently also in the promotion spots, with last year's fourth placed eam, SC Kiel, currently sitting, erm, well, fourth. Scapa Bay and Nasjonale Hauker finish off the very tight top six, and the could be all change very son, looking at the fixtures list. Rapid Jan Mayen, Mekoryuk, and Eysturoy each only have a single win to show for themselves so far this season, and that rate of victory is rarely useful when it comes to staying up.

------Divisjon Two              Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1  Koppen Rig Force            8    7   1   0    19    5  +14    22
 2  FK Grise Fiord              8    6   1   1    14    4  +10    19
 3  Melville Celtic             8    6   0   2    11    5   +6    18
 4  SC Kiel                     8    5   1   2    15   11   +4    16
 5  Scapa Bay Rovers            8    5   0   3    12    8   +4    15
 6  SK Nasjonale Hauker         8    4   2   2    11    8   +3    14
 7  AC Aleutia Volcanoes        8    2   6   0     9    6   +3    12
 8  FK Viipuri 56               8    3   3   2    12   10   +2    12
 9  Novaya Sibir Reds           8    3   2   3    11   10   +1    11
10  North Star Grímsey          8    3   1   4    12   15   −3    10
11  Eintracht Moss-Rygge        8    3   1   4    11   15   −4    10
12  Lokomotiv Barentsberg       8    2   2   4     8   10   −2     8
13  Severny Wingtips            8    1   4   3    11   12   −1     7
14  Uelmark MK                  8    2   1   5    10   15   −5     7
15  AFK Hans Island Pioneers    8    2   0   6     6   15   −9     6
16  Rapid Jan Mayen FK          8    1   2   5    10   14   −4     5
17  Mekoryuk Maskettes          8    1   2   5     8   15   −7     5
18  Rapid SK Eysturoy           8    1   1   6     9   21  −12     4

In Divisjon Three, there is plenty of time left for things to change as they so often do in this league more so than almost any other, but Matua are top as things stand. They are followed by Waldenøya Bears and Sturm Grímsey, with Eastgate Victoria in fourth simply signifying the start of teh heavily congested mid-table. Hoyvik Town are the team looking cast adrift at this moment.

------Divisjon Three            Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1  SK 1982 Matua               8    6   1   1    13    9   +4    19
 2  Waldenøya Bears             8    5   2   1    18   13   +5    17
 3  FC1. Sturm Grímsey          8    4   3   1    12    7   +5    15
 4  Eastgate Victoria FC        8    4   2   2    14   10   +4    14
 5  Toyoharo Revolutionaries    8    4   1   3    14   13   +1    13
 6  Devon Bay Lights FC         8    3   3   2     9   11   −2    12
 7  Bathurst Zenith FC          8    3   2   3    15   13   +2    11
 8  Bohemiens Grise Fiord       8    3   2   3    12   10   +2    11
 9  Skipsbyggere IFK            8    3   2   3     8    7   +1    11
10  Atammik Zenith FK           8    3   2   3    12   14   −2    11
11  Korsten Lokomotiv           8    3   1   4     9   11   −2    10
12  Yuzhny Equinox FC           8    2   3   3    13   11   +2     9
13  Hospitaliers                8    3   0   5    13   14   −1     9
14  FK Norsviken Cossacks       8    2   3   3    11   12   −1     9
15  SK Stryær                   8    3   0   5    14   21   −7     9
16  Axel Town AFC               8    2   2   4    12   12    0     8
17  Franz Josef Sharks          8    2   2   4    11   16   −5     8
18  Hoyvik Town FC              8    1   1   6     8   14   −6     4

by **Polar Islandstates** » Sat Nov 30, 2013 8:12 pm

Halfway through the league season, lets have a quick summary of what has happened in the last few MDs...

MATCHDAY 9
FC Axel Heiburg 1–3 FC Cape St Paul
RSK Longyearbyen Town 1–1 SK Franz Josef City
East Franz Athletic 3–2 FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls
FC Torshavn 0–0 SK Aasiaat Harbour
FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla 1–0 Klub Atletisk Spitsbergen
Franz Josef Young Boys 2–1 Northbrook Diamonds FK
SK Sturm Nuuk 0–2 Red Star Severny
Jan Mayen Islanders 1–0 Resolute Storm 1913 FC
FC Solovetsky Monastery 3–1 Islay Town Mechanical
Take one young Astograthian forward, give him time in the squad, and then pick a season for him to be utterly frustrated and overshadowed for the first eight games of the season. Then, step back and watch the fireworks. Yes, it took him a little while this season, but it would certainly appear to all that Oskarbi Churin is back, exploding into goalscoring action today with a vicious strike and a cheeky lob against East Franz. Unfortunately for Surtsey fans, East Franz exploded that little bit more today, and goals from Nordenberg, Kilpter, and Saarinen got the Spires the three points. Jack Moses scored an excellent free kick to earn RSK a point at home to the Griffons, and a penalty from Demaru after Trevowah was fouled in the box ensured a win for Jan Mayen at home to Resolute Storm. Axel Heiburg were embarrassed at home by St Paul, and a limp Northbrook performance saw them beaten by Franz Josef Young Boys.

MATCHDAY 10
FC Cape St Paul 4–0 Islay Town Mechanical
Resolute Storm 1913 FC 1–3 FC Solovetsky Monastery
Red Star Severny 0–1 Jan Mayen Islanders
Northbrook Diamonds FK 0–0 SK Sturm Nuuk
Klub Atletisk Spitsbergen 2–1 Franz Josef Young Boys
SK Aasiaat Harbour 2–1 FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla
FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls 2–0 FC Torshavn
SK Franz Josef City 1–0 East Franz Athletic
FC Axel Heiburg 3–2 RSK Longyearbyen Town
The train of good results for Solovetsky shows no sign of slowing down anytime soon, and a second three-one win in succession - this time at Resolute - puts them in a good position, though the likes of Pasternack, Eskildsen, Lamontagne, and Bohinen are all being looked at by clubs with more financial clout. If you believe the rumours, anyway. Klub Atletisk get a crucial three points at home to Young Boys, whilst Nuuk take advantage of Northbrook's run of poor form to record a decent draw in the northern state.Axel Heiburg win a thriller at home to Longyearbyen Town, but the eyes of the nation were on a tense Elfsteijn Derby through all of it. In the end, a single goal from the in-form boots of Pedrinho won the game for the home side, and sent Spires fans back up north of the Channel without anything to cheer about. None of which stops Solovetsky Monastery (!) finishing the day on top of the league table.

MATCHDAY 11
RSK Longyearbyen Town 1–0 FC Cape St Paul
East Franz Athletic 1–1 FC Axel Heiburg
FC Torshavn 1–2 SK Franz Josef City
FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla 0–2 FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls
Franz Josef Young Boys 2–1 SK Aasiaat Harbour
SK Sturm Nuuk 3–0 Klub Atletisk Spitsbergen
Jan Mayen Islanders 1–0 Northbrook Diamonds FK
FC Solovetsky Monastery 0–2 Red Star Severny
Islay Town Mechanical 2–0 Resolute Storm 1913 FC
There are warning signs all over the place in Northbrook at the moment. A tough set of fixtures, maybe, but they need to start picking up points soon whilst the table is still this tight. Incredibly, Alexsandr van Sorensen's goal consigned the Diamonds to finish the day in fourteenth place - shockingly low for a side with title ambitions. Young Boys outdid Aasiaat Harbour at The Graduate, which is becoming something of a tough place to go to at the moment, and FC Torshavn lost at home to SK Franz Josef City. Islay Town Mechanical secured a vital three points at home to Resolute, with Nuuk doing the same at home to Klub Atletisk. Fast forward seventeen matchdays and you have to wonder whether that set of return ties will be crucial in deciding who goes down this season.

LATITUDE CUP Round Two
Franz Josef Sharks 3-1 Devon Bay Lights FC
FC Fetlar 3-0 Surtsey Rovers SK
SK 1982 Matua 0-1 Ingvar Peaks FC
Savoonga Moor SK 0-2 Steffansson Island FC
Skipsbyggere IFK 2-0 SK Skarpnack
Waldenøya Bears 2-0 Kirkenes SK
SK Stryær 1-0 KA Rikyaare
Atammik Zenith FK 1-1 FK Ost-Volonovsk (3-1 AET)
FC1. Sturm Grímsey 3-0 Sutherland Foundry SK
FKRA Norregaard 1-0 Grass-Lisch AFC
Crusaders 1-0 McAvery Centurions
Universitet 1-1 Hoyvik Town FC (2-1 AET)
Korsten Lokomotiv 1-1 Bennett and Zhokhov (2-1 AET)
Dinamo Olsa FK 2-3 Eastgate Victoria FC
Henfergen Town FC 1-0 Holtrecht Force SK
Okhotsk Kholmsk Town FC 2-0 Toyoharo Revolutionaries
Invermuir Highlanders FC 1-2 Axel Town AFC
KSC Brighthelmstone 1-0 Ilksporta IK
Neuerlatz AFK 2-0 NKK Masan-Hiko
FK Aagen Zenith 0-1 Matahiko Viktory SK
Larsen Bay Thunder FC 1-2 Yuzhny Equinox FC
Rapid Neftegorsk FK 0-1 Fjorhorgen SK
Bathurst Zenith 2-0 FC Svenskøya
SK Sporting Juura 2-2 Bohemiens Grise Fiord (2-2 AET, 3-0 PKs)
SK Yuzhny Albion 0-1 Sporting Club Aasiaat 87
FK Norsviken Cossacks 2-2 Severnaya Zemlya 88 Equinox (3-2 AET)
Hospitaliers 3-0 KFK Polshavn
SK Thor 1898 1-0 Seratakki Villagers
The Latitude Cup is always good for some entertainment, and what entertainment we have had this year! The second round of the Latitude Cup sees the teams from Divisjon Three enter at this stage of the tournament, and more than a couple of them bite the dust.

MATCHDAY 12
FC Cape St Paul 1–3 Resolute Storm 1913 FC
Red Star Severny 2–1 Islay Town Mechanical
Northbrook Diamonds FK 3–1 FC Solovetsky Monastery
Klub Atletisk Spitsbergen 2–3 Jan Mayen Islanders
SK Aasiaat Harbour 1–2 SK Sturm Nuuk
FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls 2–0 Franz Josef Young Boys
SK Franz Josef City 1–1 FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla
FC Axel Heiburg 2–1 FC Torshavn
RSK Longyearbyen Town 2–0 East Franz Athletic
There we have it then. One team overachieving and flying high, the other underachieving and feeling under pressure. There was only one way that result was going to go, right? Wrong. Northbrook bounce back in emphatic fashion against the high-flying Solovetsky after going a goal down to Anton Bohinen's strike and fearing the worst. Villeneuve, Kungas-Vaga, and Ohm hit back in the second half however, and that is just the tonic the Diamonds needed. Red Star Severny have a new hero - Victor Larsen scored one and set the other up for Descoteaux as their burgeoning strike partnership undid Islay Town, and Jan Mayen secured an excellent three points away at Klub Atletisk after twice going behind.

MATCHDAY 13
East Franz Athletic 1–2 FC Cape St Paul
FC Torshavn 2–2 RSK Longyearbyen Town
FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla 0–1 FC Axel Heiburg
Franz Josef Young Boys 0–1 SK Franz Josef City
SK Sturm Nuuk 0–2 FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls
Jan Mayen Islanders 3–0 SK Aasiaat Harbour
FC Solovetsky Monastery 4–0 Klub Atletisk Spitsbergen
Islay Town Mechanical 0–1 Northbrook Diamonds FK
Resolute Storm 1913 FC 1–1 Red Star Severny
You wait the first quarter of the season for Churin to start doing something, and all of a sudden he takes off. Scoring his fifth and sixth goals in five matches, the young Astograthian striker almost single-handedly tore Nuuk apart today, lending value to the opinion that Kolehmainen-Churin is the deadliest strike partnership in Divisjon One today. There are a couple of partnerships that would have something to say about that, of course: Jagr-Oslograd combined today to see the latter score the goal that ensured Axel Heiburg win in Bjarnarey, and Eiger-Pedrinho combined to see the former score the only goal of the match for SK against Young Boys - gaining revenge for the defeat in the Super Cup in the process. Also stating a claim to that of best partnership is Bohinen-Seger of Solovetsky, scoring three goals between them today in a four-nil drubbing of Klub Atletisk.

MATCHDAY 14
FC Cape St Paul 1–0 Red Star Severny
Northbrook Diamonds FK 4–2 Resolute Storm 1913 FC
Klub Atletisk Spitsbergen 1–1 Islay Town Mechanical
SK Aasiaat Harbour 1–0 FC Solovetsky Monastery
FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls 1–1 Jan Mayen Islanders
SK Franz Josef City 2–0 SK Sturm Nuuk
FC Axel Heiburg 2–1 Franz Josef Young Boys
RSK Longyearbyen Town 1–2 FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla
East Franz Athletic 0–2 FC Torshavn
Another day, another win for SK. When the Griffons get together a head of steam they can be almost unstoppable, and the rest of the league will be watching these developments warily. Northbrook continued their resurgence with a four-two win over Resolute Storm, and Surtsey and Jan Mayn were forced to share the points after a one-all draw at Stadion Solberg. Hjerstedt and Krister continue to combine well for Bjarnarey, and they were both on the scoresheet in the win over Longyearbyen, whilst Sê Mêrí and Simo Saari were finally played together by Fendergéson Numbá for Torshavn today, and they rewarded him with a goal each as East Franz's poor season continued.

MATCHDAY 15
FC Torshavn 4–1 FC Cape St Paul
FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla 1–1 East Franz Athletic
Franz Josef Young Boys 5–0 RSK Longyearbyen Town
SK Sturm Nuuk 3–3 FC Axel Heiburg
Jan Mayen Islanders 0–1 SK Franz Josef City
FC Solovetsky Monastery 0–3 FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls
Islay Town Mechanical 3–3 SK Aasiaat Harbour
Resolute Storm 1913 FC 1–1 Klub Atletisk Spitsbergen
Red Star Severny 0–2 Northbrook Diamonds FK
Maybe Numbá should have played them together sooner, too. A brace for Saari and a follow-up in stoppage time for Mêrí were the difference against a stubborn St Paul side today, and Torshavn are finally looking like a team that knows who they are. Northbrook put together a bonafide run with a third win on the bounce thanks to Villeneuve and Riley, and SK win the old classic against Jan Mayen thanks to a first half volley from Pedrinho. Nuuk and Axel Heiburg share the points in a thrilling three-all draw in the early kickoff, whilst Longyearbyen were blown away by the team play of Young Boys. Surtsey produce the performance of the day however, showing Solovetsky the kind of performance that champions need to produce in a stunning three-nil win in Svalbard. The unlikely fiure of Grant Wetter secures a late draw for Aasiaat in Islay after braces from Mitchell and Topp had started the match in explosive fashion. Mechanics substitute Karpenko looked to have sealed the match for the home side with a second half header, but Adkvissen was able to whip in a corner for Wetter to convert deep into injury time.

MATCHDAY 16
FC Cape St Paul 1–2 Northbrook Diamonds FK
Klub Atletisk Spitsbergen 1–0 Red Star Severny
SK Aasiaat Harbour 0–0 Resolute Storm 1913 FC
FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls 2–1 Islay Town Mechanical
SK Franz Josef City 0–0 FC Solovetsky Monastery
FC Axel Heiburg 2–1 Jan Mayen Islanders
RSK Longyearbyen Town 3–0 SK Sturm Nuuk
East Franz Athletic 2–0 Franz Josef Young Boys
FC Torshavn 0–0 FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla
They've added something to the water in Northbrook recently, clearly, as a fourth win on the trot for Northbrook in St Paul sees them climb to fourth from fourteenth in just four weeks. Not bad. They've Finiguerra and Hesjedal to thank for today's win. Axel Heiburg win a tight match at home to Jan Mayen thanks to Kvitchenko's late goal, whilst RSK are inspired by the partnership of Moses and Aagard in midfield to a three-nil win over Nuuk; Dickson, Odegaard, and Moses with the goals. Surtsey, KAS, and East Franz also win, but in general there was a lack of goals this week, with three goalless draws. Woo.

MATCHDAY 17
FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla 4–1 FC Cape St Paul
Franz Josef Young Boys 1–1 FC Torshavn
SK Sturm Nuuk 0–3 East Franz Athletic
Jan Mayen Islanders 1–1 RSK Longyearbyen Town
FC Solovetsky Monastery 1–4 FC Axel Heiburg
Islay Town Mechanical 2–2 SK Franz Josef City
Resolute Storm 1913 FC 2–0 FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls
Red Star Severny 2–2 SK Aasiaat Harbour
Northbrook Diamonds FK 3–0 Klub Atletisk Spitsbergen
And so we reach the halfway point, and the goals have returned. And then some. St Paul are hit for four by Bjarnarey when for some reason known only to himself Vauxhall Jansen decided he could be a winger if he wanted to be - providing two goals and two assists in the process. Weirdo. Northbrook make it five from five with a three-nil win over Klub Atletisk that does nothing to properly show the utter dominance they enjoyed over a pitiful display from the visitors, and Kilpter scores his first hat trick in a long time for East Franz as they win in Nuuk. Solovetsky are humbled by another former champion in the form of a four-one defeat at home to Axel Heiburg, who don't appear to be overly missing Illich-Svitych or Wolff so far this season, and a Gaspard Demaru header rescued a point for Jan Mayen at home to Longyearbyen. Islay Town record a heroic draw at home to SK, and a superb individual display from Luke Mitchell meant Aasiaat took a point home from their match against Red Star Severny. Birch and Lepka are responsible for the result of the day however, where Resolute Storm put up a wall against Surtsey and sent the Gulls home with a two-nil defeat to think about.

LATITUDE CUP Round Three
SK Stryær 2-1 Eastgate Victoria FC
Ingvar Peaks FC 1-3 AC Aleutia Volcanoes
Skipsbyggere IFK 0-1 Lokomotiv Barentsberg
Universitet 0-4 Jan Mayen Islanders
Melville Celtic 2-0 FC Fetlar
Novaya Sibir Reds 0-1 SK Thor 1898
Steffansson Island FC 2-4 FC Solovetsky Monastery
Koppen Rig Force 1-1 Hospitaliers (2-1 AET)
FK Viipuri 56 0-2 East Franz Athletic
Yuzhny Equinox FC 3-2 Severny Wingtips
FC1. Sturm Grímsey 3-1 Northbrook Diamonds FK
Neuerlatz AFK 1-5 Rapid Jan Mayen FK
FK Norsviken Cossacks 1-3 Atammik Zenith FK
KSC Brighthelmstone 1-3 Resolute Storm 1913 FC
Matahiko Viktory SK 0-1 SK Aasiaat Harbour
Klub Athletisk Spitsbergen 0-0 SK Franz Josef City (0-0 AET, 3-2 PKs)
AFK Hans Island Pioneers 1-1 Sporting Club Aasiaat 87 (3-2 AET)
Red Star Severny 0-1 North Star Grímsey
Scapa Bay Rovers 1-0 FKRA Norregaard
Crusaders 2-2 Henfergen Town FC (2-2 AET, 1-3 PKs)
FC Cape St Paul 1-2 Eintracht Moss-Rygge
FK Grise Fiord 1-1 FC Torshavn (2-1 AET)
SK Nasjonale Hauker 1-0 Uelmark MK
Axel Town AFC 2-0 Islay Town Mechanical
Waldenøya Bears 0-0 FC Axel Heiburg (0-1 AET)
Mekoryuk Maskettes 1-2 FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls
Franz Josef Young Boys 2-2 Bathurst Zenith (2-2 AET, 3-0 PKs)
SK Sporting Juura 0-0 Korsten Lokomotiv (1-2 AET)
SK Sturm Nuuk 0-1 Rapid SK Eysturoy
Fjorhorgen SK 0-3 FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla
Franz Josef Sharks 0-0 Okhotsk Kholmsk Town FC (0-0 AET, 2-3 PKs)
RSK Longyearbyen Town 1-0 SC Kiel
That's what cup football is all about. A couple of big names go out as the teams from Divisjons One and Two join in at the third round mark, most notable amongst them being Northbrook Diamonds, who appeared to forget all about their league form and got smacked three-one by FC1. Sturm Grímsey. Under-strength team or no under-strength team; that's embarrassing. SK are also out after being beaten on penalties by a struggling Spitsbergen side that will be hoping this burst of testosterone will boost their league form. Axel Heiburg needed extra time to beat Waldenøya, as did Young Boys to beat Bathurst Zenith. SK Sturm Nuuk lost at home to Eysturoy in another cupset, whilst Eintracht Moss-Rygge joined the ranks of the giant-beaters with a win in St Paul.

Halfway through the season, and things are close. Ish. Spitsbergen remain adrift at the bottom of the league despite their form picking up recently, with Islay Town and Nuuk not so far in front of them. Young Boys and Torshavn are also down there as things stand, with Resolute and Red Star also clearly wary of being dragged into a relegation fight. East Franz are having a distinctly underwhelming season so far, sitting in tenth place at the halfway mark, whilst Solovetsky are enjoying the fruits of the earlier labours in dixth place despite not having that great a time of it recently. Jan Mayen and Northbrook have both had excellent runs as of late and have climbed the table, but there is a clear gap to the top three of SK Franz Josef City, Surtsey Island Gulls, and the current leaders; FC Axel Heiburg.

------Divisjon One               Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1  FC Axel Heiburg             17   11   4   2    38   24  +14    37
 2  FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls   17   11   2   4    31   18  +13    35
 3  SK Franz Josef City         17   10   4   3    28   16  +12    34
 4  Northbrook Diamonds FK      17    9   3   5    27   16  +11    30
 5  Jan Mayen Islanders         17    7   7   3    22   16   +6    28
 6  FC Solovetsky Monastery     17    8   2   7    26   25   +1    26
 7  SK Aasiaat Harbour          17    7   4   6    24   24    0    25
 8  RSK Longyearbyen Town       17    6   5   6    19   20   −1    23
 9  FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla     17    6   4   7    21   20   +1    22
10  East Franz Athletic         17    6   4   7    24   25   −1    22
11  FC Cape St Paul             17    7   1   9    28   34   −6    22
12  Red Star Severny            17    5   5   7    19   20   −1    20
13  Resolute Storm 1913 FC      17    5   4   8    21   26   −5    19
14  FC Torshavn                 17    4   6   7    22   24   −2    18
15  Franz Josef Young Boys      17    4   6   7    24   27   −3    18
16  SK Sturm Nuuk               17    4   5   8    18   27   −9    17
17  Islay Town Mechanical       17    3   5   9    21   30   −9    14
18  Klub Atletisk Spitsbergen   17    3   3  11    12   33  −21    12

In Divisjon Two, it is SC Kiel who have risen to the top of the table, overhauling the points difference from being fourth earlier in the season to show that they are well in the fight for automatic promotion this season. Teams from Franz Josef state make up three of the top four, in fact, with only Koppen Rig Force in second preventing Eintracht Moss-Rygge and Nasjonale Hauker from making it an FJ love-in at the top of the league. Hans Island are the unlikely side finding themselves in the bottom three so far, and consecutive relegations would be a disaster for any club that size.

------Divisjon Two              Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1  SC Kiel                    17   10   4   3    35   24  +11    34
 2  Koppen Rig Force           17   10   3   4    34   20  +14    33
 3  Eintracht Moss-Rygge       17   10   1   6    24   23   +1    31
 4  SK Nasjonale Hauker        17    9   3   5    28   21   +7    30
 5  AC Aleutia Volcanoes       17    7   8   2    28   15  +13    29
 6  FK Viipuri 56              17    8   5   4    32   24   +8    29
 7  Scapa Bay Rovers           17    9   2   6    29   23   +6    29
 8  Melville Celtic            17    9   2   6    24   19   +5    29
 9  Novaya Sibir Reds          17    7   6   4    28   22   +6    27
10  FK Grise Fiord             17    7   3   7    23   25   −2    24
11  North Star Grímsey         17    6   2   9    26   28   −2    20
12  Rapid Jan Mayen FK         17    5   4   8    25   28   −3    19
13  Lokomotiv Barentsberg      17    4   6   7    25   28   −3    18
14  Rapid SK Eysturoy          17    4   4   9    19   31  −12    16
15  Severny Wingtips           17    4   4   9    21   34  −13    16
16  Uelmark MK                 17    3   5   9    19   30  −11    14
17  AFK Hans Island Pioneers   17    4   2  11    20   32  −12    14
18  Mekoryuk Maskettes         17    3   4  10    16   29  −13    13

In Divisjon Three, Bathurst Zenith face the second half of the season in top spot, with a three point gap between them and second place Matua, but only a ten point gap between them and tenth place Norsviken as the table looks incredibly close so far. Hoyvik Town are still struggling in last place, with Korsten, Deveon Bay Lights, and SK Stryær keeping them company in the relegation spots.

------Divisjon Three            Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1  Bathurst Zenith FC         17   10   3   4    36   19  +17    33
 2  SK 1982 Matua              17    9   3   5    23   19   +4    30
 3  Yuzhny Equinox FC          17    8   5   4    33   19  +14    29
 4  Atammik Zenith FK          17    8   4   5    25   19   +6    28
 5  Waldenøya Bears            17    7   6   4    29   26   +3    27
 6  Skipsbyggere IFK           17    8   3   6    26   23   +3    27
 7  Hospitaliers               17    8   1   8    27   24   +3    25
 8  Bohemiens Grise Fiord      17    7   3   7    22   19   +3    24
 9  Toyoharo Revolutionaries   17    7   3   7    29   29    0    24
10  Eastgate Victoria FC       17    7   3   7    26   26    0    24
11  FK Norsviken Cossacks      17    6   5   6    25   28   −3    23
12  FC1. Sturm Grímsey         17    6   4   7    22   22    0    22
13  Franz Josef Sharks         17    6   3   8    21   30   −9    21
14  Axel Town AFC              17    6   2   9    25   25    0    20
15  SK Stryær                  17    6   2   9    25   36  −11    20
16  Devon Bay Lights FC        17    5   4   8    16   24   −8    19
17  Korsten Lokomotiv          17    5   3   9    19   27   −8    18
18  Hoyvik Town FC             17    4   3  10    21   35  −14    15

In the East Divisjon, Sisimut Town and Dinamo Clavering have to be separated by goals difference at the top of the table, with Surtsey and Energie already looking a little like falling behind in the face for promotion. Four teams get relegated, as ever, and as things stand that would be Oversetten, Ilksporta, Neuerlatz AFK, and a Viking side that sees Jorgen Hauge cutting his teeth in management for the first time. Not going so well just yet, it would seem.

------East Divisjon             Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1  Sisimut Town AFK           13    9   1   3    26   12  +14    28
 2  Dinamo Clavering SC        13    9   1   3    28   19   +9    28
 3  Surtsey Rovers SK          13    8   1   4    15   11   +4    25
 4  Energie Møllna-Grei SC     13    7   3   3    20   12   +8    24
 5  Agheim CF                  13    7   1   5    23   14   +9    22
 6  Sporting Club Aasiaat 87   13    6   3   4    18   14   +4    21
 7  San Moranna FC             13    6   3   4    19   19    0    21
 8  SK Sturm Rässinger 76      13    6   2   5    21   16   +5    20
 9  Steffansson Island FC      13    4   5   4    16   14   +2    17
10  Invermuir Highlanders FC   13    4   1   8    17   24   −7    13
11  Neuerlatz AFK              13    4   1   8    16   29  −13    13
12  Måriussa Viking FK         13    3   2   8    14   23   −9    11
13  Ilksporta IK               13    2   4   7    12   23  −11    10
14  AIK Oversetten             13    1   2  10    14   29  −15     5

In the West Divisjon, Okhotsk Kholmsk top the pile to continue their reputation of being a yo-yo club, with Universitet and NKK Urri providing the chasing pack thus far. Savoonga Moor and Kirkenes look in a whole world of trouble at the bottom of the league, with Moorlands and Velcosta Cliffs not faring much better.

------West Divisjon            Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1  Okhotsk Kholmsk Town FC   13    9   2   2    25   10  +15    29
 2  Universitet               13    8   2   3    33   18  +15    26
 3  NKK Urri                  13    8   1   4    23   18   +5    25
 4  Royal NK Sikjonek         13    7   3   3    24   15   +9    24
 5  1. Lokomotiv Karlstadt    13    7   2   4    24   15   +9    23
 6  St Gallen 47              13    6   4   3    18   15   +3    22
 7  FC Fetlar                 13    6   2   5    17   12   +5    20
 8  Rapid Neftegorsk FK       13    5   3   5    16   18   −2    18
 9  SK Yuzhny Albion          13    3   5   5    15   25  −10    14
10  Devon Bay Seals FC        13    3   4   6    16   23   −7    13
11  FC Velcosta Cliffs        13    3   2   8    20   26   −6    11
12  RSK Moorlands             13    3   2   8    16   28  −12    11
13  Kirkenes SK               13    2   3   8    15   29  −14     9
14  Savoonga Moor SK          13    1   5   7    15   25  −10     8

Not forgetting the Regional League, of course, whose divisions look like this at the halfway point. Still 2000 minutes or so to play however, and a lot can happen yet. The teams at the bottom of each division will be cast out into the cold of the non-FPIFA leagues, so a lot rides on this.

------Central Premier             Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1  MK Lillehammer               22   15   1   6    33   24   +9    46
 2  Svenskøya SV98               22   12   6   4    29   12  +17    42
 3  Henfergen Town FC            22   12   2   8    37   25  +12    38
 4  Seratakki Villagers          22    9  10   3    34   25   +9    37
 5  Torpedo Sibir RKA            22   10   5   7    38   27  +11    35
 6  FC Svenskøya                 22   10   4   8    27   27    0    34
 7  Bennett and Zhokhov          22    7   8   7    30   23   +7    29
 8  FK Ost-Volonovsk             22    7   4  11    20   29   −9    25
 9  Kerrisgorforth Athletic FC   22    5   7  10    21   32  −11    22
10  Larsen Bay Thunder FC        22    5   5  12    20   32  −12    20
11  Machtspool Whitesleeves FC   22    4   7  11    14   31  −17    19
12  FK Spartak Eilinn            22    3   7  12    19   35  −16    16

------North-Eastern Premier  Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1  Cape Somerville Town    22   14   4   4    47   30  +17    46
 2  Resolute Hills FC       22   12   7   3    45   24  +21    43
 3  FC North Melville       22   12   3   7    35   24  +11    39
 4  FK Aagen Zenith         22   11   2   9    38   28  +10    35
 5  FKRA Norregaard         22   11   1  10    31   32   −1    34
 6  North Banks FC          22    8   4  10    32   36   −4    28
 7  SK Skarpnack            22    8   3  11    30   39   −9    27
 8  Sannegarden Fleet FK    22    7   5  10    34   45  −11    26
 9  KSC Brighthelmstone     22    7   4  11    33   38   −5    25
10  Kindshavn Dynamo        22    7   4  11    27   36   −9    25
11  McAvery Centurions      22    7   3  12    30   34   −4    24
12  Sutherland Foundry SK   22    7   2  13    21   37  −16    23

------South-Eastern Premier  Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1  Crusaders               22   14   2   6    38   21  +17    44
 2  Daugen Borealis FC      22   11   6   5    33   30   +3    39
 3  Ingvar Peaks FC         22   11   3   8    33   33    0    36
 4  SK Sporting Juura       22    9   7   6    36   29   +7    34
 5  Maritime Hove FC        22    9   4   9    34   30   +4    31
 6  AIK Alejavik            22    8   6   8    26   28   −2    30
 7  SK Thor 1898            22    7   6   9    37   32   +5    27
 8  KA Rikyaare             22    7   6   9    34   38   −4    27
 9  KFK Polshavn            22    8   3  11    31   36   −5    27
10  IK62 Wagnerevn          22    8   3  11    28   36   −8    27
11  Holtrecht Force SK      22    5   9   8    31   36   −5    24
12  IHK Geddesberg          22    5   5  12    23   35  −12    20

------Western Premier              Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1  Fjorhorgen SK                 22   11   7   4    35   22  +13    40
 2  Dinamo Olsa FK                22   11   7   4    34   21  +13    40
 3  FK Weisshaus                  22   12   4   6    38   28  +10    40
 4  Matahiko Viktory SK           22   10   4   8    34   28   +6    34
 5  SK Stromness Electric         22    9   5   8    28   22   +6    32
 6  Logan United FC               22    9   5   8    26   33   −7    32
 7  GVFFK Pekarik                 22    9   3  10    27   29   −2    30
 8  Northbrook Zenith FC          22    7   8   7    31   26   +5    29
 9  Severnaya Zemlya 88 Equinox   22    5  11   6    29   25   +4    26
10  Grass-Lisch AFC               22    4  10   8    33   41   −8    22
11  NKK Masan-Hiko                22    4   5  13    21   44  −23    17
12  Karkaroff 1919 FK             22    2   9  11    26   43  −17    15

by **Polar Islandstates** » Mon Dec 02, 2013 11:57 am

Next part of the league season, and there is everything to play for still.

MATCHDAY 18
FC Cape St Paul 3–1 Klub Atletisk Spitsbergen
Northbrook Diamonds FK 4–0 SK Aasiaat Harbour
Red Star Severny 3–1 FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls
Resolute Storm 1913 FC 0–2 SK Franz Josef City
Islay Town Mechanical 3–2 FC Axel Heiburg
FC Solovetsky Monastery 3–2 RSK Longyearbyen Town
Jan Mayen Islanders 1–0 East Franz Athletic
SK Sturm Nuuk 3–2 FC Torshavn
Franz Josef Young Boys 0–1 FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla
Just you try and stop Northbrook at the moment. Easier said than done by the looks of it, as Aasiaaat Harbour become the latest side to fall victim to the wrath of Finiguerra and Ohm up front, with Villeneuve pulling the strings behind them. Red Star are singing the praises of Descoteaux once again after his brace helped them to an impressive three-one win at home to Surtsey, and a solitary goal from Demaru sealed victory for Jan Mayen at home to East Franz. SK picked up another three points at Resolute, but story of the day is Islay Town calmly and patiently pegging back Axel Heiburg goal-by-goal to run out three-two winners. Sturm Nuuk won by the same scoreline at home to Torshavn, but with respect to Torshavn, they're no Axel Heiburg.

MATCHDAY 19
Franz Josef Young Boys 1–1 FC Cape St Paul
FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla 2–0 SK Sturm Nuuk
FC Torshavn 2–2 Jan Mayen Islanders
East Franz Athletic 2–0 FC Solovetsky Monastery
RSK Longyearbyen Town 0–0 Islay Town Mechanical
FC Axel Heiburg 3–0 Resolute Storm 1913 FC
SK Franz Josef City 2–0 Red Star Severny
FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls 3–1 Northbrook Diamonds FK
SK Aasiaat Harbour 0–0 Klub Atletisk Spitsbergen
If ifs and buts were candies and nuts, Jan Mayen and Torshavn would never need to buy any more snack food, ever. Both teams seem to be letting games slip and dropping points through silly errors this season, and this two-all draw exemplified it in action. Akerhausen, Birch, Saari, and Mêrí scored the goals, but the sloppy nature of every single one of them will cause concern for both managers. Underachieving East Franz attempt to right the perceived wrongs in the table by beating overachieving Solovetsky courtesy of Nordenberg and Saarinen, whilst their cross-Elfsteijn rivals SK continue their run with a win of the same scoreline over Red Star. Surtsey are the big winners of the day; Churin and Kolehmainen combining to beat title-rivals Northbrook and end the Diamonds' run of successive victories in the process.

MATCHDAY 20
FC Cape St Paul 0–1 SK Aasiaat Harbour
Klub Atletisk Spitsbergen 0–0 FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls
Northbrook Diamonds FK 2–0 SK Franz Josef City
Red Star Severny 0–1 FC Axel Heiburg
Resolute Storm 1913 FC 1–0 RSK Longyearbyen Town
Islay Town Mechanical 1–2 East Franz Athletic
FC Solovetsky Monastery 2–3 FC Torshavn
Jan Mayen Islanders 1–2 FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla
SK Sturm Nuuk 1–2 Franz Josef Young Boys
Without much fanfare, Bjarnarey have quietly gone about stringing a decent set of results together recently, and a fabulous second half from full-backs Vaaraniemi and Jansen inspired them to come from behind to win two-one in Jan Mayen and gain a solid three points that they thoroughly deserved. Young Boys' displays of team unity continue to impress, and nobody was surprised to see them win in Nuuk, whilst Torshavn put a good three points into the coffers with a win in Solovetsky courtesy of goals from Saari, Jepsen, and Oiskha. Surtsey are held to a goalless draw in Spitsbergen (major congratulation to the KAS defence for that one...), and goals from Kohev Kungas-Vaga and Fibonacci gave Northbrook the win over SK at Palace Approach. All of which meant the path was set for Axel Heiburg to take advantage of the situation. Which they did. A solitary goal from Diedrich Kvitchenko was all it took, but the win over Red Star could be crucial come the end of the season.

LATITUDE CUP Round Four
Franz Josef Young Boys 0-1 Klub Athletisk Spitsbergen
SK Nasjonale Hauker 0-6 RSK Longyearbyen Town
SK Aasiaat Harbour 3-2 Eintracht Moss-Rygge
FK Grise Fiord 4-2 Korsten Lokomotiv
Lokomotiv Barentsberg 0-0 Melville Celtic (1-1 AET, 3-2 PKs)
FC Solovetsky Monastery 3-1 Yuzhny Equinox FC
Axel Town AFC 1-1 FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla (2-1 AET)
East Franz Athletic 1-0 Okhotsk Kholmsk Town FC
North Star Grímsey 1-1 Resolute Storm 1913 FC (2-1 AET)
Scapa Bay Rovers 1-1 Koppen Rig Force (1-2 AET)
FC1. Sturm Grímsey 1-1 SK Thor 1898 (1-1 AET, 1-3 PKs)
Jan Mayen Islanders 1-0 SK Stryær
Atammik Zenith FK 0-3 FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls
Henfergen Town FC 1-1 AFK Hans Island Pioneers (1-1 AET, 3-1 PKs)
Rapid SK Eysturoy 1-2 AC Aleutia Volcanoes
Rapid Jan Mayen FK 2-2 FC Axel Heiburg (2-3 AET)
So the Latitude Cup fourth round comes swinging its way through, and there are a couple of gallant runs that come to an end. I'm talking in particular about FC1. Sturm Grímsey, Yuzhny Equinox, and Korsten Lokomotiv. Koppen Rig Force beat Scapa Bay Rovers in extra-time in the all-Farosea clash, whilst a hat-trick from Apoxian revalation Jack Moses helped RSK Longyearbyen Town to their six-nil drubbing of SK Nasjonale Hauker in the first ever meeting between two teams both managed by Mytanars in the Polarian league, Vyacheslav Merkens at Longyearbyen and Robin Hjik at Nasjonale. Divisjon One casualties in cupsets are Resolute Storm, who lost to North Star in extra-time, and Bjarnarey Flotilla, who also lost in extra-time to Axel Town AFC. Heroically, SK Thor 1898 and Henfergen Town are now just one match away from a Latitude Cup quarter final.

MATCHDAY 21
SK Sturm Nuuk 0–1 FC Cape St Paul
Franz Josef Young Boys 2–2 Jan Mayen Islanders
FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla 1–0 FC Solovetsky Monastery
FC Torshavn 1–0 Islay Town Mechanical
East Franz Athletic 1–1 Resolute Storm 1913 FC
RSK Longyearbyen Town 2–0 Red Star Severny
FC Axel Heiburg 1–2 Northbrook Diamonds FK
SK Franz Josef City 0–3 Klub Atletisk Spitsbergen
FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls 0–0 SK Aasiaat Harbour
Another week, another draw for Jan Mayen. They won't retain that title like this, and even though I don't think anyone was really expecting them to, they'll still be annoyed with this two-all draw in Sogne against Young Boys. Bafflingly, Jan Mayen didn't actually lose that much ground - not after Axel Heiburg lost at home to Northbrook (Jagr; Villeneuve, v Tuhinju), Surtsey 'enjoyed' a goalless draw at home to Aasiaat Harbour, and Klub Atletisk Spitsbergen won at the Landstadt for the second season in a row thanks to inspired work from Dreich and Vind. In fact, the biggest winners of the at the top aside from Northbrok were probably Bjarnarey. Bogdan Hjerstedt can't stop scoring at the moment, and his solitary goal after a layoff from Krister meant Solovetsky left The Barge empty handed despite a strong defensive display overall.

MATCHDAY 22
FC Cape St Paul 2–4 FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls
SK Aasiaat Harbour 0–2 SK Franz Josef City
Klub Atletisk Spitsbergen 1–1 FC Axel Heiburg
Northbrook Diamonds FK 2–2 RSK Longyearbyen Town
Red Star Severny 2–1 East Franz Athletic
Resolute Storm 1913 FC 2–2 FC Torshavn
Islay Town Mechanical 2–4 FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla
FC Solovetsky Monastery 1–2 Franz Josef Young Boys
Jan Mayen Islanders 2–2 SK Sturm Nuuk
Did anyone forget about Isidoro Nao? He may be getting on now and doesn't really have a home nation to go back to, but the Erathi forward came on to score his first two goals in two season for St Paul today. Shame Surtsey had already scored four, mind. Eiger and Pedrinho returned to scoring in explosive style at Aasiaat, each scoring a contender for goal of the season as Harbour's form continues to slump. Bjarnarey win, again, and East Franz lose, again. Sensing a pattern, there. A late goal for Dreich makes it four points from two very tough fixtures against SK and Axel Heiburg, with the Argonauts defenders particularly at fault for going to sleep at the crucial moment today, and Northbrook share the points with RSK after an intensely entertaining two-all draw.

MATCHDAY 23
Jan Mayen Islanders 2–3 FC Cape St Paul
SK Sturm Nuuk 0–1 FC Solovetsky Monastery
Franz Josef Young Boys 1–1 Islay Town Mechanical
FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla 2–2 Resolute Storm 1913 FC
FC Torshavn 1–3 Red Star Severny
East Franz Athletic 3–2 Northbrook Diamonds FK
RSK Longyearbyen Town 3–0 Klub Atletisk Spitsbergen
FC Axel Heiburg 0–4 SK Aasiaat Harbour
SK Franz Josef City 0–0 FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls
There are definite cracks in the title defence now, and a strong performance from St Paul in the second half sees Jan Mayen lose three-two at home, which is going to leave them far enough back to put them out of serious contention barring a late surge. Luke Mitchell hits a first half hat trick as Aasiaat blow a stunned Axel Heiburg out of the water, and SK share a tense nil-nil draw with Surtsey Island Gulls. Solovetsky get back in the wins with a narrow victory over Nuuk that leaves their hosts in trouble at the bottom, and an exciting match at the Rendahl ends with three points for the hosts after Kilpter, Bru, and Saarinen each score in the second half. Northbrook always seem to struggle at the Rendahl, but thought they'd done enough to win when Eyvindur Ohm's second goal put them two-one up with ten minutes to go. Seems not.

MATCHDAY 24
FC Cape St Paul 0–2 SK Franz Josef City
FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls 0–0 FC Axel Heiburg
SK Aasiaat Harbour 1–1 RSK Longyearbyen Town
Klub Atletisk Spitsbergen 3–2 East Franz Athletic
Northbrook Diamonds FK 2–2 FC Torshavn
Red Star Severny 0–2 FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla
Resolute Storm 1913 FC 0–2 Franz Josef Young Boys
Islay Town Mechanical 2–2 SK Sturm Nuuk
FC Solovetsky Monastery 0–3 Jan Mayen Islanders
If Torshavn are planning to draw their way out of a relegation battle, then they're going about it the right way. Oiskha and Latka each scored for the Kittiwakes today, goals to which Northbrook could only muster two of their own in response, giving eacsh side a share of the spoils. Klub Atletisk continue to give themselves a fighting chance of staying up, this time with another impressive win against strong opposition in the shape of East Franz Athletic. A hat trick for Alexsandr van Sorensen in his last season of football was a welcome sight, unless you're a Solovetsky Monastery fan, and Surtsey drew nil-nil with Axel Heiburg in the highest profile tie of the day.

LATITUDE CUP Round Five
FC Axel Heiburg 2-2 FC Solovetsky Monastery (3-4 AET)
SK Thor 1898 0-1 FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls
North Star Grímsey 0-0 Klub Athletisk Spitsbergen (0-0 AET, 1-2 PKs)
RSK Longyearbyen Town 1-0 Henfergen Town FC
Koppen Rig Force 2-1 East Franz Athletic
Axel Town AFC 0-2 AC Aleutia Volcanoes
Jan Mayen Islanders 2-1 Lokomotiv Barentsberg
FK Grise Fiord 0-2 SK Aasiaat Harbour
When Latitude Cup quarter final spaces are on offer, everyone pays attention, and today is no exception. Two stirring runs from minnows came to an end today, with Henfergen Town beaten by just a single goal from RSK Longyearbyen Town's Alexander Aagard, and SK Thor 1898 holding FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls to just a single goal from Oskabi Churin. Commiserations to both, but that money will be most welcome, I'm sure. Koppen Rig inflict another minor embarrassment upon a stuttering East Franz Athletic side, we are denied an exciting Axel Heiburg derby with Aleutia Volcanoes beat Axel Town AFC two-nil, and Solovetsky Monastery beat Axel Heiburg in the most exciting match of the round - four-three in extra-time, after the match had finished two-all in normal time.

MATCHDAY 25
FC Solovetsky Monastery 3–2 FC Cape St Paul
Jan Mayen Islanders 0–0 Islay Town Mechanical
SK Sturm Nuuk 1–0 Resolute Storm 1913 FC
Franz Josef Young Boys 3–3 Red Star Severny
FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla 2–2 Northbrook Diamonds FK
FC Torshavn 3–1 Klub Atletisk Spitsbergen
East Franz Athletic 2–1 SK Aasiaat Harbour
RSK Longyearbyen Town 0–1 FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls
FC Axel Heiburg 3–1 SK Franz Josef City
A pivotal result in the race for the title today, as Axel Heiburg pushed on to rediscover their form from the Rasmussen years and beat SK with a fantastic team performance. Cornelius, Jagr, and Oslograd scored the goals that SK could only bring Eiger to reply against, and the Argonauts strike an early blow as the run-up approaches. Surtsey won themselves with a solitary goal from Elden giving them the run of the points against Longyearbyen, and Bjarnarey and Northbrook strike twice each to get a point in the early kick-off, and a thriller in Sogne ended three-three between Young Boys and Red Star as both tussle in the mid-table. Kossakovsky's free kick gives Nuuk a vital three points in the relegation six-pointer between Sturm Nuuk and Resolute Storm.

MATCHDAY 26
FC Cape St Paul 1–1 FC Axel Heiburg
SK Franz Josef City 1–1 RSK Longyearbyen Town
FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls 4–0 East Franz Athletic
SK Aasiaat Harbour 2–2 FC Torshavn
Klub Atletisk Spitsbergen 2–1 FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla
Northbrook Diamonds FK 2–3 Franz Josef Young Boys
Red Star Severny 2–0 SK Sturm Nuuk
Resolute Storm 1913 FC 1–2 Jan Mayen Islanders
Islay Town Mechanical 1–2 FC Solovetsky Monastery
Ordinarily, a four-nil Surtsey win at home to East Franz would be merely eyebrow raising. This time however it points to the fact that Fjelden's replacement - Kurfuroy - is really struggling at the Rendahl, and East Franz are lingering down in ninth now. Kolehmainen and Churin won't mind however, each getting a pair of goals for their collection, none of which will help their internal competition to score more goals than the other this year. Pedrinho's late goal saved a point for SK at home to Longyearbyen, whilst the ever-reliable, ever-dependable, and ever-inspirational Alexsandr van Sorensen scored twice to give Jan Mayen the win at Resolute Storm. He injured himself in the process however, and current estimates put his recovery date well beyond the end of the season. If that was his last match in football, it would be an underwhelming way to go out, and would deny his legions of fans the chance for a proper goodbye. Let's hope it doesn't come to that.

So, eight games to go and those results mean that Islay Town are rock-bottom of the league at this point in time. That isn't perhaps that surprising, but for Spitsbergn to still be at the bottom despite their strong results against the teams at the top of the table suggests there are very specific problems with the way they go about their matches. FC Torhavn have dragged themselves up a bit recently by making themselves harder to beat, as their number of draws is testament to, and if I was a betting man I'd say three of that current bottom four are going to go down. Longyearbyen and East Franz have slipped to languish in an unsurprisingly congested mid-table, and although they've dropped their form a little recently, the Monks of Solovetsky still sit in the last Globe Cup spot. At the top, Surtsey Island Gulls are sitting pretty with a two point lead over Axel Heiburg, with SK just one point further back. Northbrook, a Bjarnarey side enjoying good form, and the hard-working Ospreys of Jan Mayen are sitting six points back, so you'd have to guess that we've got a three-way title race now.

------Divisjon One               Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1  FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls   26   15   6   5    44   24  +20    51
 2  FC Axel Heiburg             26   14   7   5    50   36  +14    49
 3  SK Franz Josef City         26   14   6   6    38   25  +13    48
 4  Northbrook Diamonds FK      26   12   6   8    46   32  +14    42
 5  FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla     26   12   6   8    38   29   +9    42
 6  Jan Mayen Islanders         26   10  11   5    37   28   +9    41
 7 FC Solovetsky Monastery     26   12   2  12    38   41   −3    38
 8  SK Aasiaat Harbour          26    9   8   9    33   35   −2    35
 9  East Franz Athletic         26   10   5  11    37   40   −3    35
10  Franz Josef Young Boys      26    8  10   8    40   39   +1    34
11  RSK Longyearbyen Town       26    8   9   9    30   29   +1    33
12  Red Star Severny            26    9   6  11    32   33   −1    33
13  FC Cape St Paul             26   10   3  13    41   49   −8    33
14  FC Torshavn                 26    7  10   9    40   41   −1    31
15  Resolute Storm 1913 FC      26    6   7  13    28   41  −13    25
16  SK Sturm Nuuk               26    6   7  13    27   41  −14    25
17  Klub Atletisk Spitsbergen   26    6   6  14    23   46  −23    24
18  Islay Town Mechanical       26    4   9  13    31   44  −13    21

In Divisjon Two, Hans Island Pioneers are still oitering dangerously near a second consecutive relegation, but will be optimistic of progression up the table given their remaining fixtures and the tightness of the table down there. Severny Wingtips are in trouble however. Robin Hjik has turned Nasjonale from relegation threatened to title challengers in just a single season, mad as that sounds, and the docklands club from the capital city are six points behind leaders Koppen Rig Force, with phoenix club SC Kiel sitting in the second promotion spot as things stand. It is very close from third down to about seventh however.

------Divisjon Two              Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1  Koppen Rig Force           26   16   3   7    49   30  +19    51
 2  SC Kiel                    26   15   5   6    50   35  +15    50
 3  SK Nasjonale Hauker        26   14   3   9    43   31  +12    45
 4  Eintracht Moss-Rygge       26   14   3   9    40   38   +2    45
 5  AC Aleutia Volcanoes       26   11  10   5    40   26  +14    43
 6  Scapa Bay Rovers           26   13   4   9    44   36   +8    43
 7  FK Viipuri 56              26   12   5   9    45   39   +6    41
 8  Melville Celtic            26   11   4  11    36   35   +1    37
 9  Uelmark MK                 26   10   6  10    35   39   −4    36
10  Lokomotiv Barentsberg      26    9   8   9    39   38   +1    35
11  North Star Grímsey         26    9   5  12    37   40   −3    32
12  FK Grise Fiord             26    9   5  12    32   39   −7    32
13  Novaya Sibir Reds          26    8   7  11    35   39   −4    31
14  Rapid Jan Mayen FK         26    8   5  13    37   44   −7    29
15  Rapid SK Eysturoy          26    8   5  13    33   43  −10    29
16  Mekoryuk Maskettes         26    7   6  13    32   38   −6    27
17  AFK Hans Island Pioneers   26    8   3  15    31   46  −15    27
18  Severny Wingtips           26    6   5  15    27   49  −22    23

In Divisjon Three, Yuzhny Equinox are surprising nobody by being in the lead at this point. What's surprising is how far ahead they aren't. Bathurst, Matua, Atammik, and Waldenøya are all within a win or two of the top spot, and with Hospitaliers and Franz Josef Sharks not that far back themselves, it's going to be a dog-eat-dog race for promotion this season. At the bottom, Hoyvik Town and Korsten Lokomotiv look doomed, with the latter perhaps too distracted by their cup run to look at their league form.

------Divisjon Three            Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1  Yuzhny Equinox FC          26   13   7   6    48   31  +17    46
 2  Bathurst Zenith FC         26   13   6   7    51   33  +18    45
 3  SK 1982 Matua              26   13   5   8    35   32   +3    44
 4  Atammik Zenith FK          26   12   7   7    39   30   +9    43
 5  Waldenøya Bears            26   11   9   6    44   36   +8    42
 6  Hospitaliers               26   12   3  11    44   34  +10    39
 7  Franz Josef Sharks         26   11   6   9    36   40   −4    39
 8  Axel Town AFC              26   11   5  10    43   35   +8    38
 9  Skipsbyggere IFK           26   11   5  10    42   43   −1    38
10  Eastgate Victoria FC       26   10   6  10    33   34   −1    36
11  FK Norsviken Cossacks      26    9   9   8    40   42   −2    36
12  Bohemiens Grise Fiord      26   10   4  12    32   33   −1    34
13  Toyoharo Revolutionaries   26    9   7  10    39   42   −3    34
14  SK Stryær                  26   10   3  13    37   50  −13    33
15  FC1. Sturm Grímsey         26    8   7  11    36   41   −5    31
16  Devon Bay Lights FC        26    7   6  13    29   37   −8    27
17  Korsten Lokomotiv          26    6   5  15    27   43  −16    23
18  Hoyvik Town FC             26    6   4  16    31   50  −19    22

by **Polar Islandstates** » Wed Dec 04, 2013 12:59 am

Final part of the league season, and we finally get our exiting conclusion!

MATCHDAY 27
Islay Town Mechanical 1–0 FC Cape St Paul
FC Solovetsky Monastery 3–1 Resolute Storm 1913 FC
Jan Mayen Islanders 0–0 Red Star Severny
SK Sturm Nuuk 0–2 Northbrook Diamonds FK
Franz Josef Young Boys 3–0 Klub Atletisk Spitsbergen
FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla 0–3 SK Aasiaat Harbour
FC Torshavn 0–0 FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls
East Franz Athletic 0–1 SK Franz Josef City
RSK Longyearbyen Town 3–2 FC Axel Heiburg
They certainly know they're in a title-race, don't they? United Gordonopian defensive midfielder Davis Roger hasn't scored many for SK since he arrived in Divisjon One, but that could be one of the most valued goals he'll ever score. Unlikely goalscorer he may be, but his header in first half stoppage time was the only goal of the season's second Elfsteijn Derby, and he'll be forever a hero to SK fans because of that. Islay Town pick up a vital three points at home to St Paul thanks to Radek Haapasalo's free kick, and Northbrook's Riley and Villeneuve each score a goal as the Diamonds win in Nuuk.

MATCHDAY 28
FC Cape St Paul 1–1 RSK Longyearbyen Town
FC Axel Heiburg 3–2 East Franz Athletic
SK Franz Josef City 1–1 FC Torshavn
FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls 3–1 FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla
SK Aasiaat Harbour 2–1 Franz Josef Young Boys
Klub Atletisk Spitsbergen 0–1 SK Sturm Nuuk
Northbrook Diamonds FK 0–0 Jan Mayen Islanders
Red Star Severny 1–0 FC Solovetsky Monastery
Resolute Storm 1913 FC 0–0 Islay Town Mechanical
Sometimes Divisjon One can be cruel. With their eyes on what would be an unpredicted but not undeserved Globe Cup spot, FC Solovetsky midfielder Nikita Eskildsen puts the ball into his own net at Severny, at a match where scouts from some huge teams had come to watch the teenage revelation play. Klub Atletisk seem to have lost their mojo at a crucial point in time, and Kossakovsky's goal for the visiting Anchors means a vital three points go back to Grenlund. A Luke Mitchell double from two Dennis Adkvissen assists were enough to see Aasiaat beat Young Boys at home, whilst RSK could only draw in St Paul.

LATITUDE CUP Quarter Finals
FC Solovetsky Monastery 1-1 SK Aasiaat Harbour (1-1 AET, 2-3 PKs)
Klub Athletisk Spitsbergen 1-1 Koppen Rig Force (1-1 AET, 1-3 PKs)
AC Aleutia Volcanoes 1-0 Jan Mayen Islanders
RSK Longyearbyen Town 4-0 FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls
So the Latitude Cup quarter finals kick in, and the semi finalists are finally known after four thrilling matches. FC Solovetsky Monastery were in search of a third semi-final appearance on the spin but were beaten on penalties by Aasiaat Harbour after goals from Mikkel Seger and Aled Jones in normal time couldn't be added to by either team. Koppen Rig Force will be representing the second flight in the semi-finals after a similar penalty win over Klub Atletisk, who can now at least focus their attentions on the league. Aleutia Volcanoes will also make the semi finals from the second flight after they snuck past Jan Mayen one-nil, but there was to be no sneaking at all in the last fixture of the day, where Surtsey Island Gulls were hammered by RSK Longyearbyen Town.

MATCHDAY 29
Resolute Storm 1913 FC 2–1 FC Cape St Paul
Islay Town Mechanical 1–0 Red Star Severny
FC Solovetsky Monastery 1–2 Northbrook Diamonds FK
Jan Mayen Islanders 2–2 Klub Atletisk Spitsbergen
SK Sturm Nuuk 0–1 SK Aasiaat Harbour
Franz Josef Young Boys 3–2 FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls
FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla 3–4 SK Franz Josef City
FC Torshavn 3–1 FC Axel Heiburg
East Franz Athletic 1–1 RSK Longyearbyen Town
Bjarnarey lose in a thriller; Krister, Sutler, and Jansen all scored for the home side as they raced into a lead against title-chasing SK, only for Weiz, Nilsson, Pedrinho, and Sudesval to each play a part in the great comeback. Luke Mitchell joined his fellow countryman Sutler on the scoresheet, getting the only goal of the game in Nuuk, and Bradly Birch made it three out of three for the Syndicatian players in Divisjon One when he scored the first goal of the match for the Ospreys against Klub Atletisk. Not that they got a win out of it, mind. I'm considering recording myself saying "Jan Mayen draw again" and just pressing play every week because that's all they seem to bloody do at the moment.

MATCHDAY 30
FC Cape St Paul 1–3 East Franz Athletic
RSK Longyearbyen Town 1–1 FC Torshavn
FC Axel Heiburg 2–0 FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla
SK Franz Josef City 2–0 Franz Josef Young Boys
FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls 1–1 SK Sturm Nuuk
SK Aasiaat Harbour 2–0 Jan Mayen Islanders
Klub Atletisk Spitsbergen 1–1 FC Solovetsky Monastery
Northbrook Diamonds FK 2–1 Islay Town Mechanical
Red Star Severny 0–0 Resolute Storm 1913 FC
And Jan Mayen... lose. Ah well. So much for that, then. Oslograd scores both goals as Axel Heiburg beat Bjarnarey, whilst a deimiler brace from Pedrinho means SK beat Young Boys to maintain things at the top of the table. Surtsey can only draw one-all at home to Nuuk however, with Kolehmainen scoring the goal and Macinko the equaliser for the away side, meaning Northbrook's hard-fought win at home to Islay Town has already sort-of dragged them back into the title-race. Funny ol' game.

MATCHDAY 31
Red Star Severny 1–1 FC Cape St Paul
Resolute Storm 1913 FC 0–4 Northbrook Diamonds FK
Islay Town Mechanical 2–1 Klub Atletisk Spitsbergen
FC Solovetsky Monastery 1–1 SK Aasiaat Harbour
Jan Mayen Islanders 1–1 FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls
SK Sturm Nuuk 0–2 SK Franz Josef City
Franz Josef Young Boys 0–0 FC Axel Heiburg
FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla 0–2 RSK Longyearbyen Town
FC Torshavn 0–1 East Franz Athletic
Needing points now, everyone is getting just a wee bit desperate. In a good way. Mostly. Solovetsky and Aasiaat share a scrappy one-all draw courtesy of goals from Mitchell and Seger, with Jan Mayen and Surtsey Island Gulls sharing the points in a match of the same scoreline - goals coming from Alexis St Olaf and Ekain Ziaurriz. Bjarnarey slump to another defeat, this time at the hands of a Longyearbyen side with ambitions of reaching the Globe Cup and scoring twice through Dickson and Montpellier. Axel Heiburg can only muster a clean sheet in Sogne, sharing a nil-nil draw with Young Boys and giving SK the chance to go four points clear with three games to go if they beat Nuuk. Which they did, thanks to Pedrinho and Konigstein.

LATITUDE CUP Semi Finals
AC Aleutia Volcanoes 1-2 SK Aasiaat Harbour
RSK Longyearbyen Town 1-0 Koppen Rig Force
When Latitude Cup semi finals weekend comes around however, we all pause to watch on in interest. SK Aasiaat Harbour will be looking to make up for last season's defeat in the final after beating Aleutia Volcanoes by two goals to one in Aleutia. Oyvind Grotenfelt opened the scoring for the Volcanoes, but goals from Mitchell and Nrubari overturned that advanage, and it'll be successive finals for Aasiaat. They will face top-flight opposition as well, although they almost didn't. With a penalty in the eighty-fifth minute, Koppen Rig's Iulian Omdahl could only cannon his attempt off the crossbar as they attempted to provide the upset and appear in the final. Straight from that rebound, Starblaydi forward Nikolas Conway ran the length of the pitch and evaded three challenges before slotting away the cruellest of goals for Koppen Rig fans to see. A penalty turned to a defeat.

MATCHDAY 32
FC Cape St Paul 2–0 FC Torshavn
East Franz Athletic 3–2 FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla
RSK Longyearbyen Town 3–1 Franz Josef Young Boys
FC Axel Heiburg 2–1 SK Sturm Nuuk
SK Franz Josef City 2–2 Jan Mayen Islanders
FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls 3–1 FC Solovetsky Monastery
SK Aasiaat Harbour 5–2 Islay Town Mechanical
Klub Atletisk Spitsbergen 1–0 Resolute Storm 1913 FC
Northbrook Diamonds FK 0–1 Red Star Severny
This must be quite depressing for Bjarnarey fans, who see their side suffer a sixth straight defeat in their slide from fifth to eleventh in just six weeks. East Franz are the side inflicting the defeat this week, with goals from Saarinen and Kilpter underlined by Nordenberg's winner despite Marin and Hjerstadt scoring for the Flotilla. That defeat for the Mechanics gave KAS hope, and a single goal from Vind in a close six-pointer against Resolute means the bottom four go into the last two fixtures separated by just two points. Axel Heiburg's Oslograd and Jagr each scored against Nuuk to help that happen, of course, and Surtsey Island Gulls matched their rivals' result by sticking three past Solovetsky courtesy of Kolehmainen, Elliot, and Churin. SK then shock everybody by conceding a late equaliser from the returning Alexsandr van Sorensen - yes, I know! - and ensuring that the gap at the top is reduced to just two points. Eiger scored twice before Demaru and van Sorensen scored for the Ospreys, showing that the title race isn't over yet! Though it could be next week, of course.

MATCHDAY 33
Northbrook Diamonds FK 4–0 FC Cape St Paul
Red Star Severny 0–0 Klub Atletisk Spitsbergen
Resolute Storm 1913 FC 1–3 SK Aasiaat Harbour
Islay Town Mechanical 1–1 FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls
FC Solovetsky Monastery 0–4 SK Franz Josef City
Jan Mayen Islanders 1–1 FC Axel Heiburg
SK Sturm Nuuk 2–1 RSK Longyearbyen Town
Franz Josef Young Boys 3–0 East Franz Athletic
FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla 2–1 FC Torshavn
We did warn you that the title could be decided today, and so it was. Surtsey Island Gulls were up against a relegation threatened Islay Town in the day's early kick-off, knowing that a win would see them temporarily leap above SK in the table. They hadn't reckoned on a Wilhelm Topp that wasn't ready to be relegated just yet however, and one of Islay Town's best team performances of the season saw them winning right up until the eightieth minute, where Kolehmainen re-ignited his offensive for top goalscorer with a volley from the edge of the box. It was a fine goal, but it was only enough for a draw, leaving the Gulls below SK. Axel Heiburg played Jan Mayen at the usual kick-off time ahead of SK facing Solovetsky in the evening. They knew that all they had to do was win to go ahead for the time-being on goal difference, and then no matter the result in the evening game, the title-race would go down to the last day of the season. The Argonauts raced into a lead thanks to Marten Cornelius and his wonderful free kick, but they had reckoned without one thing: Alexsandr van Sorensen's last ever performance at Victoria Stadium. In an emotionally charged match, he scored the equalising goal midway through the second half when a fine one-two between him and Demaru opened up the Axel Heiburg defence. It finished one-all, and SK were still top. Come the match against Solovetsky kicking off, they knew a win would seal things here and now.

They annihilated Solovetsky, and the four-nil scoreline doesn't even come close to doing it justice. Pedrinho alone could have had six, but had to settle for a hat trick in the end, with strike partner and captain Karsten Eiger getting the fourth as the Griffons won the league in emphatic fashion thanks to Ismet van Huijgevoort's bewitching pulling of strings from the midfield. They were the most consistent side this season, unless you count Jan Mayen's consistent draws, and Domeka Iriarte and his men should take the time to congratulate themselves on a job well done.

MATCHDAY 34
FC Cape St Paul 2–0 FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla
FC Torshavn 2–0 Franz Josef Young Boys
East Franz Athletic 2–2 SK Sturm Nuuk
RSK Longyearbyen Town 2–0 Jan Mayen Islanders
FC Axel Heiburg 4–1 FC Solovetsky Monastery
SK Franz Josef City 2–0 Islay Town Mechanical
FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls 5–1 Resolute Storm 1913 FC
SK Aasiaat Harbour 3–1 Red Star Severny
Klub Atletisk Spitsbergen 1–3 Northbrook Diamonds FK
There you have it, guys - the final results, and everything is decided. SK beat Islay Town just to underline their dominance this season, but with the title already decided that result has far more impact on the bottom than it does on the top. For what it's worth though, Axel Heiburg's win over Solovetsky, Northbrook beating Klub Atletisk and Surtsey beating Resolute Storm - and in some style - means not only that the top four stayed as they were at the start of the day, but that only Nuuk of the bottom four clubs faced a team from outside the top four, and that if they could muster a draw away at the Rendahl, they'd stay up.

They did just that. Aiming for a victory, as at that time only the Resolute Storm result was in any way nailed on, the Anchors made hard of it, but they were twice able to come from behind to pull level with the Spires, frustrating their Globe Cup ambitions in the process. Macinko scored the second equaliser, and with the news trickling through that they were the only club in the bottom our to pick up any points at all, the fans from Grenlund promptly started to celebrate - they were staying up. Presumably they later crossed town to celebrate with the SK fans, whose victory over Islay Town was impressively their twentieth of the league season.

As far as the Globe Cup is concerned, RSK Longyearbyen Town secured their spot when they beat Jan Mayen two-nil at home in van Sorensen's last ever match. A fairytale ending it wasn't, he already had that last season, but van Sorensen still cut an emotional figure at the end of the match, being giving a standing ovation for the second week in a row, this time from an away stadium in the shape of Sivertsson Road. That defeat for the Ospreys would have opened the door for the other sides in the hunt for Globe Cup football, but they were all inept in different ways. East Franz could only draw with a Nuuk side fighting for their survival, whilst Solovetsky lost to Axel Heiburg, and Red Star were beaten by the impressive Aasiaat, who finished a good nine points ahead of RSK in the spot below them. Bjarnarey's nose dive in form was completed by a defeat in St Paul, whilst Torshavn's win over Young Boys meant that Jan Mayen would be back in international football again next season. Just about.

------Divisjon One               Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1  SK Franz Josef City         34   20   8   6    56   31  +25    68 - Champions, CC, IoM, CdC
 2  FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls   34   18  10   6    60   33  +27    64 - CC
 3  FC Axel Heiburg             34   18   9   7    65   47  +18    63 - CC
 4  Northbrook Diamonds FK      34   18   7   9    63   36  +27    61 - CC
 5  SK Aasiaat Harbour          34   16   9   9    53   41  +12    57 - GC
 6  RSK Longyearbyen Town       34   12  12  10    44   37   +7    48 - GC
 7  Jan Mayen Islanders         34   10  17   7    43   38   +5    47 - GC
 8  East Franz Athletic         34   13   7  14    49   53   −4    46
 9  FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla     34   13   6  15    46   49   −3    45
10  Franz Josef Young Boys      34   11  11  12    51   50   +1    44
11  Red Star Severny            34   11  10  13    36   38   −2    43
12  FC Solovetsky Monastery     34   13   4  17    46   58  −12    43
13  FC Cape St Paul             34   12   5  17    49   61  −12    41
14  FC Torshavn                 34    9  13  12    48   49   −1    40
15  SK Sturm Nuuk               34    8   9  17    34   52  −18    33
16  Islay Town Mechanical       34    7  11  16    39   55  −16    32 - Relegated
17  Resolute Storm 1913 FC      34    7   9  18    33   58  −25    30 - Relegated
18  Klub Atletisk Spitsbergen   34    7   9  18    29   58  −29    30 - Relegated


CHAMPIONS: SK Franz Josef City

Runners-Up: FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls
Relegated: Islay Town Mechanical, Resolute Storm 1913 FC, Klub Atletisk Spitsbergen
Player of the Season: 
1.  Pedrinho (SK Franz Josef City)
2.  Gustaf Kolehmainen (FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls)
3.  Jean-Eric Villeneuve (Northbrook Diamonds FK)
4.  Jack Moses (RSK Longyearbyen Town)
5.  Ismet van Huijgevoort (SK Franz Josef City)
Overseas Player of the Season:
1.  Pedrinho (SK Franz Josef City)
2.  Jack Moses (RSK Longyearbyen Town)
3.  Ismet van Huijgevoort (SK Franz Josef City)
4.  Skorji Oslograd (FC Axel Heiburg)
5.  Oskarbi Churin (FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls)
Young Player (u-23) of the Season:
1.  Oskarbi Churin (FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls)
2.  Bjorn Konigstein (SK Franz Josef City)
3.  Sê Mêrí (FC Torshavn)
4.  Yann-Erik Nilsson (SK Franz Josef City)
5.  Nikita Eskildsen (FC Solovetsky Monastery)
Top Goalscorers:
23 -  Pedrinho (SK Franz Josef City)
22 -  Gustaf Kolehmainen (FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls)
      Skorji Oslograd (FC Axel Heiburg)
21 -  Alessandro Finiguerra (Northbrook Diamonds FK)
19 -  Luke Mitchell (SK Aasiaat Harbour)
      Oskarbi Churin (FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls)
18 -  Roddy Dickson (RSK Longyearbyen Town)
      Wojciech Jagr (FC Axel Heiburg)
      Sê Mêrí (FC Torshavn)
17 -  Felix Saarinen (East Franz Athletic)
16 -  Karsten Eiger (SK Franz Josef City)
      Bogdan Hjerstadt (FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla)
      Gaspard Demaru (Jan Mayen Islanders)
Team of the Season:

In Divisjon Two, and SC Kiel have won the league. The phoenix club have been there or thereabouts for the last few years now, and never lost track of the teams at the top this season either, and despite only leading the table at the conclusion of three matchdays, one of the three was the most important of all. Koppen Rig Force have apparently paid the price of focussing too much on their cup run and slip to second, where they were chased by FK Viipuri 56. I'm sorry, I'll read that again. FK Viipuri 56. FK Viipuri 56 are going to be in Divisjon One next season. It's going to be messy.

------Divisjon Two              Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1  SC Kiel                    34   18  10   6    64   46  +18    64 - Promoted, SBCC
 2  Koppen Rig Force           34   19   5  10    61   42  +19    62 - Promoted, SBCC
 3  FK Viipuri 56              34   17   7  10    58   47  +11    58 - Promoted, SBCC
 4  SK Nasjonale Hauker        34   17   6  11    54   39  +15    57 - SBCC
 5  Scapa Bay Rovers           34   16   5  13    53   44   +9    53
 6  AC Aleutia Volcanoes       34   13  12   9    48   39   +9    51
 7  Eintracht Moss-Rygge       34   15   5  14    47   50   −3    50
 8  Uelmark MK                 34   13   9  12    44   47   −3    48
 9  Novaya Sibir Reds          34   13   8  13    47   44   +3    47
10  Melville Celtic            34   13   7  14    45   45    0    46
11  Lokomotiv Barentsberg      34   11  12  11    50   49   +1    45
12  FK Grise Fiord             34   12   7  15    42   47   −5    43
13  AFK Hans Island Pioneers   34   13   4  17    44   53   −9    43
14  Rapid SK Eysturoy          34   11   8  15    44   53   −9    41
15  North Star Grímsey         34   10  10  14    45   53   −8    40
16  Rapid Jan Mayen FK         34   11   6  17    45   55  −10    39 - Relegated
17  Mekoryuk Maskettes         34    9   8  17    41   49   −8    35 - Relegated
18  Severny Wingtips           34    7   7  20    32   62  −30    28 - Relegated


CHAMPIONS: SC Kiel

Runners-Up: Koppen Rig Force
Promoted: SC Kiel, Koppen Rig Force, FK Viipuri 56
Relegated: Rapid Jan Mayen FK, Mekoryuk Maskettes, Severny Wingtips
Player of the Season:  Josef Torgerson (SC Kiel)
Top Goalscorer: 21 -  Felix Alstad (SC Kiel)

In Divisjon Three, before we go any further, let's just take a look at how the table was looking before the last matchday.

   Divisjon Three            Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Yuzhny Equinox FC          33   15  10   8    59   40  +19    55
 2 Bathurst Zenith FC         33   16   7  10    59   42  +17    55
 3 Hospitaliers               33   17   4  12    53   38  +15    55
 4 FK Norsviken Cossacks      33   15  10   8    54   47   +7    55
 5 SK 1982 Matua              33   16   7  10    50   44   +6    55
 6 Atammik Zenith FK          33   15   8  10    49   38  +11    53
 7 Franz Josef Sharks         33   15   7  11    54   51   +3    52

Yup.

Talk about manic. Five teams tied for top spot, but the winner at the end of the final matchday was Yuzhny Equinox, whose reputation as a yo-yo club is absolutely and entirely justified. Hospitaliers will follow them up, as will Atammik Zenith.

------Divisjon Three            Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1  Yuzhny Equinox FC          34   16  10   8    63   42  +21    58 - Promoted
 2  Hospitaliers               34   18   4  12    54   38  +16    58 - Promoted
 3  Atammik Zenith FK          34   16   8  10    52   40  +12    56 - Promoted
 4  Bathurst Zenith FC         34   16   7  11    59   43  +16    55
 5  FK Norsviken Cossacks      34   15  10   9    54   48   +6    55
 6  SK 1982 Matua              34   16   7  11    50   45   +5    55
 7  Franz Josef Sharks         34   15   7  12    56   54   +2    52
 8  Skipsbyggere IFK           34   15   6  13    54   56   −2    51
 9  Waldenøya Bears            34   13  11  10    52   48   +4    50
10  Bohemiens Grise Fiord      34   15   5  14    46   42   +4    50
11  Eastgate Victoria FC       34   14   6  14    43   45   −2    48
12  Axel Town AFC              34   13   7  14    53   47   +6    46
13  Toyoharo Revolutionaries   34   12   9  13    50   56   −6    45
14  SK Stryær                  34   13   5  16    50   60  −10    44
15  FC1. Sturm Grímsey         34   10   8  16    41   52  −11    38 - Relegated
16  Devon Bay Lights FC        34    9   8  17    38   55  −17    35 - Relegated
17  Hoyvik Town FC             34    8   6  20    41   61  −20    30 - Relegated
18  Korsten Lokomotiv          34    7   6  21    33   57  −24    27 - Relegated


CHAMPIONS: Yuzhny Equinox FC

Runners-Up: Hospitaliers
Promoted: Yuzhny Equinox FC, Hospitaliers, Atammik Zenith FC
Relegated: FC1. Sturm Grímsey, Devon Bay Lights FC, Hoyvik Town FC, Korsten Lokomotiv
Player of the Season:  Wojciech Bjorge (Hospitaliers)
Top Goalscorer: 23 -  Bergen Wanberg (Yuzhny Equinox FC)

In the East Divisjon, Sisimut Town have won the title after establishing a large lead in the second half of the season. Energie and Dinamo Claviering were in the process of catching up with them when they simply ran out of matches to do it with. Invermuir Highlander go straight back down as one of four.

------East Divisjon             Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1  Sisimut Town AFK           26   17   4   5    49   23  +26    55 - Promoted
 2  Energie Møllna-Grei SC     26   16   5   5    45   22  +23    53 - Promoted
 3  Dinamo Clavering SC        26   17   2   7    50   35  +15    53
 4  Sporting Club Aasiaat 87   26   14   3   9    40   31   +9    45
 5  Surtsey Rovers SK          26   13   5   8    38   30   +8    44
 6  Steffansson Island FC      26   12   6   8    40   30  +10    42
 7  San Moranna FC             26   11   7   8    43   40   +3    40
 8  SK Sturm Rässinger 76      26   11   3  12    41   36   +5    36
 9  Måriussa Viking FK         26    9   7  10    30   35   −5    34
10  Agheim CF                  26    9   4  13    36   37   −1    31
11  Invermuir Highlanders FC   26    8   4  14    33   47  −14    28 - Relegated
12  Ilksporta IK               26    5   6  15    24   47  −23    21 - Relegated
13  Neuerlatz AFK              26    6   1  19    26   57  −31    19 - Relegated
14  AIK Oversetten             26    3   5  18    29   54  −25    14 - Relegated


CHAMPIONS: Sisimut Town AFK

Runners-Up: Energie Møllna-Grei SC
Promoted: Sisimut Town AFK, Energie Møllna-Grei SC
Relegated: Invermuir Highlanders FC, Ilksporta IK, Neuerlatz AFK, AIK Oversetten
Player of the Season:  Rune Koch (Energie Møllna-Grei SC)
Top Goalscorer: 18 -  Felix Vorotaev (Dinamo Clavering SC)

In the West Divisjon, Universitet have reached Divisjon Three with a four point lead to play with at the end of the season as well. St Gallen pushed them as best they could, but the season belongs to Universitet.

------West Divisjon            Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1  Universitet               26   15   8   3    56   26  +30    53 - Promoted
 2  St Gallen 47              26   14   7   5    41   27  +14    49 - Promoted
 3  Okhotsk Kholmsk Town FC   26   14   6   6    45   29  +16    48
 4  NKK Urri                  26   13   6   7    47   36  +11    45
 5  Rapid Neftegorsk FK       26   12   6   8    40   35   +5    42
 6  Royal NK Sikjonek         26   12   5   9    44   36   +8    41
 7  FC Fetlar                 26    9   7  10    33   32   +1    34
 8  1. Lokomotiv Karlstadt    26    8   9   9    39   37   +2    33
 9  SK Yuzhny Albion          26    7   9  10    31   46  −15    30
10  Devon Bay Seals FC        26    6   8  12    31   43  −12    26
11  FC Velcosta Cliffs        26    6   6  14    37   45   −8    24 - Relegated
12  RSK Moorlands             26    6   6  14    33   55  −22    24 - Relegated
13  Savoonga Moor SK          26    4  11  11    27   38  −11    23 - Relegated
14  Kirkenes SK               26    5   8  13    28   47  −19    23 - Relegated


CHAMPIONS: Universitet

Runners-Up: St Gallen 47
Promoted: Universitet, St Gallen 47
Relegated: FC Velcosta Cliffs, RSK Moorlands, Savoonga Moor SK, Kirkenes SK
Player of the Season:  Tobiasz Puchkina (Universitet)
Top Goalscorer: 20 -  Tobiasz Puchkina (Universitet)

In the Central Premier, MK Lillehammer win the league, with Henfergen Town the other side to go up. Kerrisgorforth go straight back down.

------Central Premier             Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1  MK Lillehammer               44   27   6  11    71   50  +21    87 - Promoted
 2  Henfergen Town FC            44   24   9  11    74   44  +30    81 - Promoted
 3  Svenskøya SV98               44   22  11  11    67   39  +28    77
 4  Bennett and Zhokhov          44   21  12  11    74   41  +33    75
 5  Seratakki Villagers          44   18  19   7    66   43  +23    73
 6  Torpedo Sibir RKA            44   19  13  12    65   52  +13    70
 7  FC Svenskøya                 44   16  12  16    58   58    0    60
 8  FK Ost-Volonovsk             44   13   9  22    53   72  −19    48
 9  Larsen Bay Thunder FC        44   10  14  20    52   66  −14    44
10  Machtspool Whitesleeves FC   44    9  14  21    37   69  −32    41
11  FK Spartak Eilinn            44    6  14  24    35   79  −44    32
12  Kerrisgorforth Athletic FC   44    5  15  24    40   79  −39    30 - Relegated


CHAMPIONS: MK Lillehammer

Runners-Up: Henfergen Town FC
Promoted: MK Lillehammer, Henfergen Town FC
Relegated: Kerrisgorforth Athletic FC
Player of the Season:  Finn Sosna (MK Lillehammer)
Top Goalscorer: 28 -  Morten Chernyovskaya (Henfergen Town FC)

In the North-Eastern Premier, Resolute Hills are raising eyebrows with their huge points total. Not expected as such, but they've done it now so they deserve our congratulations.

------North-Eastern Premier  Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1  Resolute Hills FC       44   27  10   7    94   43  +51    91 - Promoted
 2  Cape Somerville Town    44   23  11  10    74   53  +21    80 - Promoted
 3  FC North Melville       44   22   8  14    65   52  +13    74
 4  FK Aagen Zenith         44   19  10  15    70   54  +16    67
 5  KSC Brighthelmstone     44   16  10  18    66   66    0    58
 6  North Banks FC          44   15  12  17    60   67   −7    57
 7  Sutherland Foundry SK   44   16   8  20    51   62  −11    56
 8  Sannegarden Fleet FK    44   15  11  18    64   82  −18    56
 9  SK Skarpnack            44   16   7  21    59   69  −10    55
10  FKRA Norregaard         44   14  10  20    57   76  −19    52
11  McAvery Centurions      44   15   6  23    65   66   −1    51
12  Kindshavn Dynamo        44   10   9  25    47   82  −35    39 - Relegated


CHAMPIONS: Resolute Hills FC

Runners-Up: Cape Somerville Town
Promoted: Resolute Hills FC, Cape Somerville Town
Relegated: Kindshavn Dynamo
Player of the Season:  Artemiusz Pilgaard (Resolute Hills FC)
Top Goalscorer: 33 -  Artemiusz Pilgaard (Resolute Hills FC)

In the South-Eastern Premier, Crusaders were the first ever winner of this league, and they've won it again here having matched the high points total achieved by Resolute Hills with an impressive and somewhat more predictable ninety-one. SK Sporting Juura were in Divisjon Two and chasing promotion to Divisjon One not so long ago, so they'll be happy to be going up again.

------South-Eastern Premier  Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1  Crusaders               44   29   4  11    71   38  +33    91 - Promoted
 2  SK Sporting Juura       44   18  15  11    65   51  +14    69 - Promoted
 3  Maritime Hove FC        44   20   9  15    58   48  +10    69
 4  SK Thor 1898            44   19   9  16    69   62   +7    66
 5  Ingvar Peaks FC         44   19   9  16    66   69   −3    66
 6  Daugen Borealis FC      44   17  11  16    55   63   −8    62
 7  IHK Geddesberg          44   16  11  17    60   59   +1    59
 8  KA Rikyaare             44   16   9  19    69   72   −3    57
 9  AIK Alejavik            44   15   9  20    51   61  −10    54
10  Holtrecht Force SK      44   12  16  16    63   65   −2    52
11  IK62 Wagnerevn          44   13   8  23    48   66  −18    47
12  KFK Polshavn            44   11   8  25    48   69  −21    41 - Relegated


CHAMPIONS: Crusaders

Runners-Up: SK Sporting Juura
Promoted: Crusaders, SK Sporting Juura
Relegated: KFK Polshavn
Player of the Season:  Vlad Ikonen (Crusaders)
Top Goalscorer: 27 -  Yannis Schawlow (SK Thor 1898)

In the Western Premier, Kuril sides dominate with Fjorhorgen SK topping a tight table. Dinamo Olsa FK are going up with them, whilst Karkaroff 1919 FK have finally done what they've threatened to do for a while and gotten relegated with a very low points total - winning only six times all season.

------Western Premier              Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1  Fjorhorgen SK                 44   22  11  11    74   57  +17    77 - Promoted
 2  Dinamo Olsa FK                44   20  13  11    70   54  +16    73 - Promoted
 3  Severnaya Zemlya 88 Equinox   44   17  17  10    69   50  +19    68
 4  SK Stromness Electric         44   19  11  14    64   51  +13    68
 5  FK Weisshaus                  44   19  11  14    67   58   +9    68
 6  Northbrook Zenith FC          44   16  14  14    66   56  +10    62
 7  Matahiko Viktory SK           44   17  11  16    61   57   +4    62
 8  GVFFK Pekarik                 44   18   8  18    54   51   +3    62
 9  Grass-Lisch AFC               44   13  17  14    58   62   −4    56
10  Logan United FC               44   15   9  20    46   63  −17    54
11  NKK Masan-Hiko                44    9  11  24    42   72  −30    38
12  Karkaroff 1919 FK             44    6  13  25    47   87  −40    31 - Relegated


CHAMPIONS: Fjorhorgen SK

Runners-Up: Dinamo Olsa FK
Promoted: Fjorhorgen SK, Dinamo Olsa FK
Relegated: Karkaroff 1919 FK
Player of the Season:  Tor Dahlby (Dinamo Olsa FK)
Top Goalscorer: 22 -  Guus Komar (Dinamo Olsa FK)

And so with four teams relegated, we also need to say welcome to the four new teams promoted by virtue of their average points total from the past five seasons:
FC Kampengar Magpies, AFC Aigburth, FC1. Rangers, and SV Keldira Zenith.

As ever, the Challenge Cup is contested at the Nasjonale Stadion between the winners of the East and West Divisjons, and this year an energised Sisimut Town run rings around Universitet in the first half. The second half was much closer, but by then it was too late, and the Axel Heiburg club could not catch up, or even get on the scoreline, and the cup heads back to Grenlund as a result.

Final
Universitet 0-2 Sisimut Town AFK

CHAMPIONS: Sisimut Town AFK

The Regional Trophy has been a welcome introduction to the league timetable, with it giving the lower league teams just that extra chance at glory in the spotlight. This year, it is the turn of MK Lillehammer to lift the trophy, beating Resolute Hills in the final in extra time.

Semi-Finals
Crusaders 1-2 Resolute Hills FC (1-2 agg)
Resolute Hills FC 0-1 Crusaders (2-2 agg) (Resolute Hills FC wins on away goals rule)

Fjorhorgen SK 1-1 MK Lillehammer (1-1 agg)
MK Lillehammer 2-0 Fjorhorgen SK (3-1 agg)

Final
Resolute Hills FC 1-1 MK Lillehammer (1-2 AET)

CHAMPIONS: MK Lillehammer

And so, the final of the Latitude Cup. Aasiaat Harbour fans were hoping for a different result to the one last season that caused them so much pain, but alas, it was not to be. A highly motivated Longyearbyen side were simply too focussed and too fast for Aasiaat. First to every ball, they inflicted a second successive defeat in the final upon Aasiaat thanks to goals from Dickson, Moses, and Montpellier, and they go to the Cygnus Cup as a result.

Final
SK Aasiaat Harbour 0-3 RSK Longyearbyen Town

CHAMPIONS: RSK Longyearbyen Town

UICA COMPETITIONS

Polar Islandstates (PIS) qualifiers
Champions’ Cup 51: SK Franz Josef City, FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls, FC Axel Heiburg, Northbrook Diamonds FK
[Youth Cup: SK Franz Josef City, FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls, Haapa-Mechelin Youth Academy, Northbrook Academy]
Globe Cup 48: SK Aasiaat Harbour, RSK Longyearbyen Town, Jan Mayen Islanders
Series B Champions’ Cup 48: SC Kiel, Koppen Rig Force, FK Viipuri 56, SK Nasjonale Hauker
OTHER COMPETITIONS:
Copa de Campeones: Jan Mayen Islanders
Cygnus Cup: RSK Longyearbyen Town
Ides of March Cup: SK Franz Josef City

by **Polar Islandstates** » Sat Jan 18, 2014 5:40 pm

One of the most popular participation sports in the Federation, the Elitserien is the pinnacle of handball in the Federation.

As the league prepares for the expansion in the light of the upcoming Valhallan Union expansion, we are treated on-court to one of the closest finishes in terms of sheer number of teams that could have won it, with anybody seemingly capable of beating anybody on their day. In fact, it is IHK Torshavn who take home a deserved trophy, with a couple of home and away wins over GKGK proving decisive in the end.

   Division One           Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 IHK Torshavn            34   26   2   6   965  845 +120    54
 2 GKGK                    34   25   1   8   968  819 +149    51
 3 Jaadlands HC            34   23   4   7   951  834 +117    50
 4 HGK Kungsdocks          34   22   4   8   946  841 +105    48
 5 Axel Heiburg HK         34   22   4   8   933  864  +69    48
 6 Fynersturen Island      34   17   2  15   911  883  +28    36
 7 Kulmsaar                34   15   5  14   889  903  −14    35
 8 KHG Cape                34   16   2  16   898  901   −3    34
 9 Daugen Shore            34   15   3  16   868  888  −20    33
10 HK 1978 Matua           34   16   1  17   886  928  −42    33
11 KG Sikjonek             34   13   5  16   875  907  −32    31
12 Neuerlatz IK            34   13   2  19   886  951  −65    28
13 St Paul Docks RG        34   13   1  20   875  873   +2    27
14 Surtsey HKG             34   11   4  19   901  905   −4    26
15 St Lawrence             34   10   2  22   859  948  −89    22
16 Aagen Town              34   10   2  22   857  954  −97    22
17 Scapa Bay Rig           34    7   3  24   865  960  −95    17
18 Longyearbyen            34    7   3  24   800  929 −129    17

Division Two           Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts [/u]
 1 Aasiaat                 34   24   2   8   944  840 +104    50
 2 Sibir                   34   25   0   9   915  862  +53    50
 3 Fiord GHC               34   23   2   9   967  886  +81    48
 4 Northbrook HK           34   23   0  11   932  862  +70    46
 5 Aleutian Islands HB     34   22   1  11   914  874  +40    45
 6 Kholmsk HK              34   19   3  12   907  880  +27    41
 7 Hans HBK                34   18   2  14   911  892  +19    38
 8 HKG Bleak Rock          34   18   1  15   925  875  +50    37
 9 Sisimut KB              34   17   3  14   905  901   +4    37
10 Solovetsky Gimnasia     34   16   4  14   903  876  +27    36
11 Melville HK             34   17   1  16   915  907   +8    35
12 Jan Mayen KH            34   13   2  19   912  929  −17    28
13 Islay Handball          34   13   1  20   870  890  −20    27
14 HCF Yuzhny              34   12   1  21   874  931  −57    25
15 Barentsberg Islanders   34   11   2  21   853  914  −61    24
16 Resolute Cliffs         34    8   2  24   837  943 −106    18
17 Force Karlstadt         34    6   2  26   833  946 −113    14
18 Zemlya HK               34    6   1  27   851  960 −109    13

CHAMPIONS: IHK Torshavn (2nd title)

WCHC Qualifiers:
IHK Torshavn
GKGK
Jaadlands HC
HGK Kungsdocks

by **Polar Islandstates** » Sat Jan 18, 2014 8:16 pm

Season nineteen of the NPHL rolls around... Hockey!

LEAGUE RESULTS

Western Conference Standings
   Team                        P   W   D   L  For   Ag   +/-  Pts
 1 Fjorhorgen Generals        90  50  14  26  217  139   +78  164
 2 Matahiko Dynamo            90  43  18  29  189  152   +37  147
 3 Matua Ice Wolves           90  43  14  33  213  160   +53  143
 4 Torshavn Ice Kings         90  33  22  35  176  173    +3  121
 5 Karkaroff Bay              90  33  21  36  178  195   -17  120
 6 Mið-Sal Blockheads         90  30  13  47  136  183   -47  103
 7 Gjornhammer Eagles         90  27  19  44  136  162   -26  100
 8 Northbrook Privateers      90  20  16  54  147  260  -113   76

Central Conference Standings
   Team                         P   W   D   L  For   Ag   +/-  Pts
 1 Jan Mayen Icebreakers       90  44  15  31  205  151   +54  147
 2 Holtrecht Islanders         90  41  23  26  194  143   +51  146
 3 Franz Josef Force           90  40  23  27  171  137   +34  143
 4 Larsen Bay Thunder          90  38  19  33  171  165    +6  133
 5 Longyearbyen Snowstorm      90  39  11  40  174  157   +17  128
 6 Newbridge Girders           90  29  22  39  124  153   -29  109
 7 Rapid Sikjonek              90  23  19  48  121  194   -73   88
 8 Karlstadt Icebergs          90  19  19  52   99  228  -129   76

North-East Conference Standings
   Team                     P   W   D   L  For   Ag   +/-  Pts
 1 Bathurst Maelstrom      90  51  15  24  196  125   +71  168
 2 Ingvar Harriers         90  41  16  33  154  130   +24  139
 3 Uelmark Engines         90  38  20  32  159  148   +11  134
 4 Resolute Knights        90  37  21  32  174  159   +15  132
 5 Aasiaat Cavalry         90  37  18  35  167  151   +16  129
 6 Melville Storm          90  31  18  41  135  168   -33  111
 7 Oversetten Dynamo       90  27  20  43  131  191   -60  101
 8 Hjorrisund Hawks        90  17  19  54  113  218  -105   70

South-East Conference Standings
   Team                    P   W   D   L  For   Ag   +/-  Pts
 1 Hounds of Juura        90  45  22  23  201  139  +62  157
 2 Invermuir Eagles       90  47  11  32  209  163  +46  152
 3 Agheim Tornadoes       90  44   9  37  204  161  +43  141
 4 St Paul Whitecaps      90  42  15  33  187  147  +40  141
 5 Polshavn Shadows       90  41  18  31  158  147  +11  141
 6 Nuuk Dynamite          90  39  20  31  170  155  +15  137
 7 Islay Flames           90  39  18  33  167  141  +26  135
 8 Sisimut Pirates        90  28  20  42  117  198  -81  104

The Elkjaer Playoffs

Quarter Finals
Ingvar Harriers 2-3 Invermuir Eagles
Invermuir Eagles 4-1 Ingvar Harriers [Invermuir Eagles wins series 2-0]

Jan Mayen Icebreakers 0-3 Matahiko Dynamo
Matahiko Dynamo 3-2 Jan Mayen Icebreakers [Matahiko Dynamo wins series 2-0]

Hounds of Juura 3-0 Holtrecht Islanders
Holtrecht Islanders 0-4 Hounds of Juura [Hounds of Juura wins series 2-0]

Fjorhorgen Generals 1-0 Bathurst Maelstrom
Bathurst Maelstrom 1-1 Fjorhorgen Generals (3-1 OT)
Fjorhorgen Generals 7-0 Bathurst Maelstrom [Fjorhorgen Generals wins series 2-1]


Semi Finals
Matahiko Dynamo 2-2 Invermuir Eagles (2-2 OT, 1-2 SO)
Invermuir Eagles 1-1 Matahiko Dynamo (1-1 OT, 2-3 SO)
Matahiko Dynamo 0-2 Invermuir Eagles
Invermuir Eagles 1-0 Matahiko Dynamo [Invermuir Eagles wins series 3-1]

Fjorhorgen Generals 2-3 Hounds of Juura
Hounds of Juura 4-1 Fjorhorgen Generals
Fjorhorgen Generals 1-1 Hounds of Juura (7-1 OT)
Hounds of Juura 3-1 Fjorhorgen Generals [Hounds of Juura wins series 3-1]


Final
Invermuir Eagles 1-1 Hounds of Juura (1-2 OT)
Hounds of Juura 4-1 Invermuir Eagles
Invermuir Eagles 4-0 Hounds of Juura
Hounds of Juura 1-1 Invermuir Eagles (1-2 OT)
Invermuir Eagles 0-1 Hounds of Juura
Hounds of Juura 0-0 Invermuir Eagles (0-1 OT)
Invermuir Eagles 0-0 Hounds of Juura (0-1 OT) [Hounds of Juura wins Elkjaer Playoffs 4-3]

Champions: HOUNDS OF JUURA (7th Title)

Congratulations, to HOUNDS OF JUURA, who, ever after losing a match in the Semi-Finals to Fjorhorgen Generals in one of the most remarkable periods of overtime the Elkjaer Playoffs has ever seen, still had enough energy within them to twice squeak past the ultra-solid defence of rivals Invermuir Eagles to win the title.

CHL Qualifiers:
Hounds of Juura
Invermuir Eagles
Fjorhorgen Generals
Matahiko Dynamo

by **Polar Islandstates** » Sat Jan 18, 2014 8:25 pm

So the League machine kicks into life for the last time before the expansion and re-branding, and it is Norscelt who win the trophy. They were within a single point last time, but this time around they finished what they started.

LEAGUE

   League of States                   Pld    W   D   L    PF   PA   PD   Pts 
 1 Norscelt                            34   22   4   8   365  230 +135    48
 2 Landt Sibir                         34   22   1  11   383  273 +110    45
 3 Northbrook                          34   21   1  12   422  267 +155    43
 4 Svalbard                            34   20   2  12   306  228  +78    42
 5 Farosea and Bleak Rock              34   20   2  12   395  343  +52    42
 6 Franz Josef                         34   20   1  13   390  293  +97    41
 7 Victorrinn                          34   18   4  12   338  223 +115    40
 8 Kuril Arkhipelago                   34   19   1  14   381  307  +74    39
 9 Hans and Melville                   34   18   3  13   332  264  +68    39
10 St Lawrence                         34   18   0  16   333  341   −8    36
11 Terra Scotia and East Kulmsaar      34   16   3  15   298  342  −44    35
12 Axel Heiburg                        34   16   2  16   317  317    0    34
13 Ellismare                           34   13   2  19   298  387  −89    28
14 Novaya Zemlya                       34   11   2  21   241  323  −82    24
15 Sakhalin                            34    9   3  22   280  356  −76    21
16 Aleutia                             34   10   1  23   218  349 −131    21
17 Nunivak                             34   10   1  23   196  374 −178    21
18 Grenlund                            34    6   1  27   177  453 −276    13

Champions: NORSCELT (3rd Title)

IRLCC Qualifiers:
Norscelt
Landt Sibir

by **Polar Islandstates** » Sat Jan 18, 2014 8:36 pm

Meanwhile, with the incentive of Seasogs Championship qualification at stake, the teams of the Union Championship set their sights once more on the Grinholm Cup for the last time before expansion...

   West Conference          Pld    W   L    PF   PA   PD   Pts 
 1 Northbrook Harlequins     38   31   7   667  266 +401   124
 2 Lisch Icefields RFC       38   29   9   695  381 +314   116
 3 Logan Harriers            38   27  11   584  338 +246   108
 4 Kerrisgorforth Harriers   38   26  12   625  353 +272   104
 5 Oose Harriers             38   25  13   607  400 +207   100
 6 Axel Heiburg Athletic     38   25  13   624  446 +178   100
 7 RFC Sikjonek              38   25  13   586  409 +177   100
 8 Northbrook Picks          38   24  14   648  393 +255    96
 9 Eysturoy Rovers           38   23  15   589  352 +237    92
10 Spitsbergen Dynamo        38   22  16   465  513  −48    88
11 Matua Ravens              38   20  18   616  539  +77    80
12 Machtspool RFC            38   18  20   465  484  −19    72
13 Torshavn RFC              38   17  21   472  524  −52    68
14 Seratakki RFC             38   14  24   451  514  −63    56
15 RFC Larsen Bay            38   14  24   439  602 −163    56
16 Bleak Rock RFC            38   12  26   294  670 −376    48
17 Sibir Wanderers           38   11  27   419  630 −211    44
18 Diablo Rock RFC           38    9  29   350  760 −410    36
19 Neftegorsk RFC            38    6  32   287  750 −463    24
20 Longyearbyen RFC          38    2  36   199  758 −559     8


   East Conference          Pld    W   L    PF   PA   PD   Pts 
 1 Citizens RFC              38   33   5   706  319 +387   132
 2 Jan Mayen Harriers        38   27  11   696  441 +255   108
 3 Kiel Harriers RFC         38   26  12   748  380 +368   104
 4 Bielstrich Dynamo         38   26  12   651  438 +213   104
 5 Grimsey RFC               38   25  12   571  354 +217   102
 6 FJC Rushmori RFC          38   24  14   641  395 +246    96
 7 McAvery Harriers          38   24  14   685  493 +192    96
 8 Bathurst RFC              38   24  14   620  437 +183    96
 9 Neuerlatz Dynamo          38   21  17   504  499   +5    84
10 Resolute RFC              38   20  18   584  468 +116    80
11 Plateau RFC               38   19  19   526  571  −45    76
12 St Paul Rovers            38   16  22   433  537 −104    64
13 Aagen Dynamo              38   16  22   485  622 −137    64
14 Korsten Force RFC         38   14  24   490  599 −109    56
15 Aasiaat Troopers          38   14  24   399  556 −157    56
16 North Banks               38   13  25   387  573 −186    52
17 Surtsey Wanderers         38   12  26   473  665 −192    48
18 Steffansson Islanders     38   11  27   393  603 −210    44
19 Grise Fiord RFC           38    9  28   363  725 −362    38
20 Forrairn RFC              38    5  33   231  911 −680    20



Grinholm Cup
Semis
Northbrook Harlequins 13–3 Jan Mayen Harriers
Citizens RFC 45–20 Lisch Icefields RFC

Final
Northbrook Harlequins 26–15 Citizens RFC

So, a meeting for the ages in the final as Citizens and Harlequins, the two most successful teams in Valhalla, with arguably the two most gifted squads that either side has produced, clash in the Grinholm Cup final after both breezed past their semi-final opposition. It is Northbrook who take the title however, marking a return to silverware last won six seasons ago and edging past Citizens once again in the total titles count.

Champions: NORTHBROOK HARLEQUINS (6th Title)

Qualifiers for the Seasogs Championship:
Northbrook Harlequins
Citizens RFC
Lisch Icefields RFC
Jan Mayen Harriers

by **Bleak Rock** » Sat Jan 25, 2014 3:37 am

The BRFA are delighted to announce their twenty-first season of results, including their qualifier for the next CdC.

BRFA Herald League Standings

    Team                            P   W   D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
  1 Hrafninn Knattspyrnufélag      44  24  11   9  80  48  +32  83
  2 FF Berafjörðinn                44  22  12  10  87  43  +44  78
  3 Hreindýrsal Stríðsmaður        44  21  11  12  73  60  +13  74
  4 Náhvarðvíkur Bæ IF             44  19  16   9  74  63  +11  73
  5 VB Vatn Höfninflói             44  21   8  15  74  61  +13  71
  6 K85 Járn Virkaroy              44  16  11  17  67  64   +3  59
  7 Leiknir Reykjanesur            44  17   5  22  70  65   +5  56
  8 Víkingur Kló VB                44  14  13  17  55  66  -11  55
  9 RKA Hvalabátum                 44  14  10  20  64  97  -33  52
 10 Glidi Hreindýrsal              44  13  10  21  61  78  -17  49
 11 FK Hámarvik                    44  10  11  23  57  86  -29  41
 12 Norðurmýrar 87                 44  10   8  26  49  80  -31  38

Congratulations go to Hrafninn Knattspyrnufélag then, who bounce off from the launchpad of winning the Archduke's Trophy last season to claim the league this year and finally put a break in the sequence of wins for FF Berafjörðinn.

Archduke's Trophy
Preliminary Round
Leiknir Reykjanesur 0-0 K85 Járn Virkaroy (1-1 AET, 4-2 PKs)
VB Vatn Höfninflói 2-2 RKA Hvalabátum (2-2 AET, 0-1 PKs)
Glidi Hreindýrsal 2-4 Norðurmýrar 87
Víkingur Kló VB 2-2 FK Hámarvik (2-2 AET, 3-2 PKs)

Quarter Finals
Norðurmýrar 87 0-2 Víkingur Kló VB
Náhvarðvíkur Bæ IF 1-1 Leiknir Reykjanesur (1-1 AET, 3-0 PKs)
Hreindýrsal Stríðsmaður 3-1 RKA Hvalabátum
Hrafninn Knattspyrnufélag 2-0 FF Berafjörðinn

Semi Finals
Víkingur Kló VB 2-1 Hreindýrsal Stríðsmaður (2-1 agg)
Hrafninn Knattspyrnufélag 0-0 Náhvarðvíkur Bæ IF (0-0 AET, 1-3 PKs)

Final
Náhvarðvíkur Bæ IF 2-2 Víkingur Kló VB (2-3 AET)

And congratulations also go to Víkingur Kló VB, who prove that just about anything is possible in Blockhead football. Hrafninn Knattspyrnufélag were denied a shot at defending their title and winning the double, but were knocked out on penalties in the semi finals.

Rushmori Competition:
Hrafninn Knattspyrnufélag

by **Polar Islandstates** » Sun Jan 26, 2014 9:04 am

League Cycle XXIV Preview
FPIFA Season Twenty-Four, and we saw the return of SK to the top of the Divisjon One table last season, in addition to them memorably retaining their Champions' Cup trophy as well. This is quit the squad that SK have now, and they're only going to add to it, so it will be important for the rest of the league to keep track with them. Axel Heiburg returned to the top places in the table last season as well, though we had to watch and grimace as East Franz suffered a humiliating drop out of the Globe Cup spots entirely. We also bade farewell to Alexsandr van Sorensen, who has moved from the pitch to the touchline at Jan Mayen, taking the assistant manager's spot vacated by Lee Sharp as he moved to his own nation's u-21s set-up.

So, what'll we see this season? Another dominant title for SK? Out of twenty-three seasons so far the club from the capital has taken more than a third of all title available since the formation of the league, and as we roll ever onwards to the 25th anniversay of the league next season, everyone will be wanting to bounce towards it off the back of a morale boosting win in the 24th. At the bottom, we can already predict Viipuri will have a hard time of it. Nice to have them with us, nonetheless.

Also, don't forget to see the end of this preview for the publication of the Valhallan Alliance of Higher Education Providers' Sports Society Football League results.

Past Champions
I: SK Franz Josef City
II: SK Franz Josef City (2)
III: Jan Mayen Islanders
IV: Jan Mayen Islanders (2)
V: East Franz Athletic
VI: SK Franz Josef City (3)
VII: SK Franz Josef City (4)
VIII: SK Franz Josef City (5)
IX: Jan Mayen Islanders (3)
X: East Franz Athletic (2)
XI: FC Cape St Paul
XII: SK Franz Josef City (6)
XIII: East Franz Athletic (3)
XIV: East Franz Athletic (4)
XV: FC Axel Heiburg
XVI: FC Axel Heiburg (2)
XVII: East Franz Athletic (5)
XVIII: FC Axel Heiburg (3)
XIX: SK Franz Josef City (7)
XX: Northbrook Diamonds FK
XXI: FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls
XXII: Jan Mayen Islanders (4)
XXIII: SK Franz Josef City (7)
XXIV: ...?

Manager: Domeka Iriarte (ASG); Captain: Vladimir Lucic, DC; Key Player: Ismet van Huijgevoort (MYT), AMC
Preview: Domeka Iriarte is the man with the plan. An SK here now, there is nothing the Astograthian can do this season that the Griffon faithful won't consider fantastic. Retaining the Champions' Cup is almost unheard of across the Multiverse, but this SK squad have done just that now, and as reigning champions of Divisjon One as well they are the team to beat. Assisted by SK legend Maarten Berg in the deputy role, Iriarte has set about getting the team play his way, with Eyvindur Sudesval's performances in the midfield continuing to dictate their play, and Gordonopian defensive midfielder Davis Roger also impressing. World Cup winner Karsten Eiger is now on his way out of his playing career, with Iriarte bringing in highly thought of Syndicatian striker Luke Mitchell from Aasiaat Harbour as a result. He will assist the explosive Valladares international Pedrinho, and Iriarte will be hoping that the two will combined to form a deadly partnership, with plenty of support from the midfield. Erratic Mytanar international star Ismet van Huijgevoort and new signing Delafreniere of New Montreal States are the key presences moving forwards, and with a young cohort including Nilsson and Konigstein, the future looks bright for SK.
Last Season: Champions. Prediction: Champions.

Manager: Anders Durs; Captain: Guus Olsen, MC; Key Player: Gustaf Kolehmainen, ST
Preview: Anders Durs has worked wonders at Stadion Solberg over the past decade, and that title was the very least that he deserves. The challenge now is replicating it again. The explosive front three of Gustaf Kolehmainen, Astograthian striker Churin and Hallmar Einarsson of Bleak Rock is enough to strike fear into the heart of any defenders in the league, especially when backed up by the talented midfielders in the squad like Hans Wiig, Guus Olsen, and Klaus Just. Ekain Ziaurriz and Joachim Elden have been astute additions to the defence alongside Sam Hill and Torsten Navarro, and they'll be looking to repeat last year's excellent season at the back, and as long as Kirilaunen has a good season in between the sticks, they'll be challenging for the title once again. They've reached the semi-finals of that particular competition twice now, and they'll want to be back for more. Keep it tight at the back, and Kolehmainen will do the rest; a phenomenally strong squad on paper. A huge one, too, so they can compete on multiple fronts.
Last Season: 2nd. Prediction: 2nd.

Manager: Miroslav Pvanic; Captain: Marten Cornelius, MC; Key Player: Skorji Oslograd (EUR), ST
Preview: It's entirely fair to say that Pvanic had big shoes to fill when he took on this job, and on recent showing it's easy to see why the pressure is starting to creep in around his crows' feet. Marten Cornelius currently has the captain's armband as the Argonauts look for a fourth captain to follow in the footsteps of Pekarik, Rasmus, and Hauge in lifting the trophy, and his calm style and laid back creativity is key to their possession football. Their Haapa-Mechelin Youth Academy means the club has a huge squad of youngsters to choose from, and their unity having grown up together means the team is one of the most fluently creative and envied in the league regardless of the personnel they have on the pitch at any one time. The strike force was overhauled last season, and Euran hotshot Skorji Oslograd and the East Franz outcast Diedrich Kvitchenko have picked up the baton nicely so far alongside Jagr, but youth is needed in the front line. Interesting times ahead at Axel Heiburg.
Last Season: 3rd. Prediction: 4th.

Manager: Niko Marek; Captain: Kohev Küngas-Vaga, DL; Key Player: Jean-Eric Villeneuve, AMC
Preview: Winning the title was an outstanding achievement for the Diamonds and Niko Marek won't be happy with only finishing fourth last season. Euran captain Sam Riley adds steel to the Northbrook midfield, providing the muscle that allows Acquan Cup of Harmony runner-up Fibonacci and Tern Jean-Eric Villeneuve to flourish in their more creative roles in the midfield. Their workrate in the middle of the park keeps the cogs turning, and it is hard to see the Diamonds ever struggling to pick up points when they're all fit. A finely balanced and well put-together set of players, they'll be a force once again, but the squad isn't that big despite the additions of Oliver Kuggelijn and Etor Yauregialzo, and with a few glaring gaps on the bench they could be paper thin at times this season. Finiguerra leads a talented front line, and the Diamonds have been constructed well around the scaffolding of Kungas-Vaga and Villeneuve. If they stay fit, Marek has a really talented squad on his hands.
Last Season: 4th. Prediction: 3rd.

Manager: Jakub Lunder; Captain: Dennis Adkvissen (MYT), DR; Key Player: Eikr Lillehammer, DMC
Preview: Aasiaat Harbour are a team that has come a long, long way in recent years. From promotion, to the SBCC, to a season that saw them reach the Globe Cup and win the Latitude Cup, Aasiaat have been going from strength to strength. They appear to be struggling to break through the plateau into becoming one of the clubs with serious ambitions on the title of a Champions' Cup place, but that doesn't mean they're not trying. The Mytanar combination of club legend Dennis Adkvissen and Aleksi Symak will again be key to any further good luck they have this season, particularly when the change in personnel up front. Apox striker Martin Roskorwell will be asked to replace the goals lost when Mitchell signed for Franz Josef City, and the support of Jones and Solheim will be key if he is to achieve that goal. Eikr Lillehammer is a rock in the midfield and now has established Tern status to show for that. Consistent, if no longer eyebrow-raising. But that just means they've come so far that we expect quality from them now.
Last Season: 5th. Prediction: 8th.

Manager: Vyacheslav Merkens (MYT); Captain: Alexander Aagard, MC; Key Player: Jack Moses (APX), MC
Preview: RSK fans saw their side reach the heady heights of sixth last season, despite losing Bjerregaard to Rumiatzi, and Merkens has to take the plaudits for that. Merkens used to play for the club, and at forty-fivehe is the youngest manager in the top flight, and, aside from Robin Hjik at Nasjonale Hauker, is the only other Mytanar in Polarian club management. Montpellier is a proven yet underrated goal-scorer and he will be aided in attack once again by Roddy Dickson, whilst the presence of the Odegaard brothers in the squad is a calming one despite their age. There are better and more exciting teams than RSK this season, but they're in a good position on the whole. Alexander Aagard and Jack Moses are tremendously exciting to watch, and new keeper Cromdiir has ably replaced Belgrave. Miroslav Kerzhakov was brought in from Resolute when the Storm got relegated last season, and much is hoped for from the youngster.
Last Season: 6th. Prediction: 9th.

Manager: Ben Randall (EUR); Captain: David Wien; DC Key Player: Bradley Birch (TIS), MC
Preview: After stunning the nation to win the league, Jan Mayen slumped as far back as seventh last season. And that was with home town hero Alexsandr van Sorensen, who has now moved to the sidelines following his retirement. Ben Randall has been blooding up the youngsters fast in anticipation of this day, and it is finally here. Time to trust the youngsters, because the senior guard are now nearly all gone. Ageing midfielders Kristijan Preda and Emrahn Vik will once again be there to supplement key man and Syndicatian Bradley Birch in the midfield, wih Trevowah and Lehto on the wings behind the lone striker of Nordby, Akerhausen, or Demaru. But the most important thing, far greater than any individual performances, will be
Last Season: 7th. Prediction: 7th.

Manager: Olaf Kurfuroy; Captain: Julius Oyen-Spekke, DC; Key Player: Felix Saarinen, ST
Preview: The Rendahl was a shadow of its former self last season. When Fjelden left for the Apox job via Wight and the Septen Islands he disrupted the very core of the club, and they just don't look themselves at the moment. With Saarinen and Kilpter now doing things up front on their own, you have to wonder how this shattered club will pick itself up to challenge for Champions' Cup places. That's the trouble with the league at the moment - it's just so strong, and you have to wonder if stopgap manager Olaf Kurfuroy will be able to do anything special here with the shaken personalities in the dressing room. Falling out of the top seven altogether was nothing short of a disaster, and with ageing captain Julius Oyen-Spekke not looking like the player he used to be, they've already lost the player they brought in to steadily replace him over time - Aapo Nordenberg to Ituraitz. Perhaps it's time to build a squad around Mannerheim, and leave the older players to move on when they see fit. Revolution needed, but Kurfuroy should drag them through this coming season and back into the Globe Cup spots.
Last Season: 8th. Prediction: 5th.

Manager: Thomas Celik; Captain: Ibrahim Baek, GK; Key Player: Skorji Oslograd (EUR), AMC
Preview: Having seen how Northbrook and Axel Heiburg have benefited from an investment in youth, Bjarnarey have made similar investments, and with Olsen, Vaaraniemi and Hjerstadt breaking through into the first team - though Vaaraniemi has now moved on to bigger things in the Vanorian league, and good luck to him. Things are looking positive for the future at The Barge; Albin Oslograd, brother of Euran strike Skorji, has impressed since his arrival, and with both Jensen and Vaaraniemi needing replacing, the full back pair of Emil Koolhaas and Erik Svarvarson will need to step up. World Cup winning midfielder Ia Rodda is now country-less, and the fans have started a petition to sign him for the Bjarnese 'national' team for the upcoming inter-Norscelt competitions, but if Hjerstadt gets injured they'll struggle badly for goals despite the presence in the squad of Mateusz Wolff, younger brother of Terns striker Torsten.
Last Season: 9th. Prediction: 10th.

Manager: Nicklas Pettersen; Captain: David Velten, ST; Key Player: Cassiano Aulenti (OSD), MC
Preview: Well, Franz Josef Young Boys certainly couldn't be accused of riding their luck last season, with several keys performers in the side propelling them to the brink of a top half finish. All after winning the SBCC and Super Cup. I guess football really is a confidence game. Situated just outside the capital city in the suburb of Sogne, their squad isn't a huge one, but Pettersen has cultured in them a great team spirit. This gives them an edge, and the figure of Acquan midfieder Aulenti will be seen up and down the nation getting in the thick of things for the benefit of the team. An ageing squad, but they've already shown they can tangle with the best of them, so why not predict something interesting from them once again?
Last Season: 10th. Prediction: 13th.

Manager: Mathias Paatelainen; Captain: Rancisc Faró (FFD), DC; Key Player: Blake Descoteaux (SAU), ST
Preview: Despite the size and enthusiasm of their support, Red Star continue to avoid investing heavily in their squad, only replacing players they've sold. Nonetheless, Mathias Paatelainen is a talented manager, and he should be able to make the best with what he has. Blake Descoteaux of Saugeais, who, let's face it, could probably do better than Red Star, has been almost single-handedly propelling the club to top half finishes in recent seasons, and he will be the key here once again. And don't the fans just love him for that. More also now rests upon the young players left behind in the squad after yet another burgeoning talent in Svenbjorn Einarsson was sold abroad to Farfadillis. They've got an underrated youth academy here in Severny, and these players, like Kochuakova, Roen, Karbonenko, and Larsen look quality, and I finally see a good season for them ahead. Rancisc Faro has somewhat surprisingly been given the captain's armband now that Smolensk has retired, and it is up to him now to prove Paatelainen's faith correct.
Last Season: 11th. Prediction: 6th.

Manager: Christian Offenburg; Captain: Felix Vdovin, DMC; Key Player: Eyvindur Pasternack, DC
Preview: Well, there we have it; another Polarian side enjoying the post-SBCC winning glow stayed in the top flight easily. I'm not sure why we're even surprised anymore. The relegation of Solovesky Monastery all those seasons ago saw them overhaul their squad, with many of the players making their way to Apox. Offenburg has since brought the next batch of players through near enough from scratch, and that final at Lunar Park was proof that it was all worth while. Many of the players we'll be seeing this season are a product of that regeneration, like Pasternack, and others like club captain and Champions' Cup veteran Felix Vdovin have been brought in from more established clubs as a result of their promotion. The partnership between Vdovin, formerly of SK, and Hans Reema, formerly of Jan Mayen, will be crucial once again this season, even if they may falter slightly in their bid to emulate the steady passage of Aasiaat. Youth players are also starting to shine through at Solovetsky, with the likes of Eskildsen and Moss catching the eye already.
Last Season: 12th. Prediction: 11th.

Manager: Jalle Kufstrom; Captain: Nico Tchepikov; DC Key Player: Reuben Ness, MC
Preview: Well, FC Cape St Paul used to be a title contender, but last season they were celebrating just staying up. Of course, they used to celebrate that as well. Nonetheless, they are a huge club in terms of support, and having the third largest domestic stadium back in the top flight can only be a good thing. Squad wise, it's an odd mixture of loyal players who stuck with the club but weren't good enough to get hunted by teams in the top flight, and young and upcoming players that were preparing to have just that happen to them. Two key signings were made from relegated teams in Reuben Ness and Polar Islandstates u-21s captain Martin Feldbaek, but I look at the rest of the squad and I do wonder if they'll be good enough to stay up once more.
Last Season: 13th. Prediction: 16th.

Manager: Fendergéson Numbá (FFD); Captain: Martin Latka (MYT), DC; Key Player: Snerik Oiskha (MYT), AMC
Preview: Babbagian investment into Torshavn has been a much appreciated thing, and the money has added some real quality in the side, much of it Mytanar. The power of Martin Latka in defence will be relied upon after Aapo Nordenberg followed old manager Olaf Kurfuroy to East Franz. Fendergéson Numbá is the first Farf manager to feature in the Federation, and many eyes will be upon him this year to see what he can do to improve on last season's shaky start. The attacking midfielders of Oiskha, Geirsson, and Hynninen will have plenty to aim at with the talented strike trio of Mêrí, Saari, and Jepsen up ahead of them - and much will rest on these attacks if the team are to progress. Last season wasn't amazing, but Torshavn do very well on modest resources. Could aim for a top half finish if results go their way.
Last Season: 14th. Prediction: 12th.

Manager: Vagn Thern; Captain: Adam Kossakovsky, MC; Key Player: Morten Macinko, ST
Preview: Given the facilities available to him, Vagn Thern has done a wonderful job here in Grenlund once again, and the club should be thankful for the exposure he's gotten them as a result. His talents don't stretch to increasing the budget however, and their players might struggle against the sides that can simply afford better. Nonetheless, expecting Macinko to net a fair few seems to be a fair bet once again, and the wonderfully named Kossakovsky is capable of netting any free kick in a dangerous area with that sweet left boot of his. Nuuk are a side that I don't think anyone expected to see get promoted in the first place, but they had a remarkable season that year as they lost out on Globe Cup football by goal difference only in just their first season. They got relegated the season after that of course, andI think we'll see them go down again this year after only just staying up last season.
Last Season: 15th. Prediction: 17th.

Manager: Teemu Aharonov; Captain: Josef Torgerson, DC; Key Player: Felix Alstad, ST
Preview: SC Kiel, known once as Lions SC, formed from the ashes of their former moniker when that expensively assembled team went economically tits-up in the most spectacular fashion. Missing out on the original cut for the FPIFA league system by quite some way twenty-four seasons ago, Kiel has become something of a rugby town since. But not anymore. Aharonov has done a great job to get Kiel into the top flight, and with the kind of purchases he's been making, they might just stay here. The likes of Housen, Mannisenmaki, and Aaltonen have all been brought in to aid last seasons stars, captain Torgenson, and Divisjon Two top scorer Felix Alstad. Particularly impressive was convincing Finn Hadamczik, far from past it, to join from Northbrook Diamonds.
Last Season: Champions, Divisjon Two. Prediction: 14th.

Manager: Maximilian Shekodanova; Captain: Marten Jorgensen, DR; Key Player: Gunnar Stojaspal, ST
Preview: Koppen Rig Force fall into the bracket that they share with about a half dozen other teams; being those that are always flitting between the top flight and the one below it. Right now, they're in it. Will they always be? Doubt it. This season they could be okay though, that is, if they can keep Sol Sjodin et al fit for the whole season, particularly injury prone centre-back Jens Torvig and club captain Marten Jorgensen. Their win percentage rockets up the pair of them in the side, so they'll want to keep them fit. The strike partnership of Stojaspal and Omdahl should score plenty. It's keeping the rest out that'll be the hard part.
Last Season: 2nd, Divisjon Two. Prediction: 15th.

Manager: Guus Tuulari; Captain: Merlin Nordholm, GK; Key Player: Andy Munro (TLI), DC
Preview: What is this I don't even. FK Viipuri 56 are the in the top flight, as baffling as that sounds, having exploded ever since the league expansion all those years ago. Far outstripping their fellow Sakhalin sides Toyoharo Revolutionaries or Okhotsk Kholmsk Town, they've made it into the top flight and hope to stay here. Realistically, despite the talents of Guus Tuulari, they stand next to no chance whatever, and even finishing just off the bottom of the table would mark an achievement. They've attempted to strengthen, with Licentian twins Andy and Jamie Munro bringing some top flight experience to the centre-back position, and Boris Gulbrandsen joining the club in the playmaker role from Surtsey Island Gulls. Top scorers from last season Wiese and Norgen will continue their partnership, and vocal goalkeeper Nordholm learly has a future in the top flight - I just don't think it will be with Viipuri.
Last Season: 3rd, Divisjon Two. Prediction: 18th

Teams:

AC Aleutia Volcanoes - (Favourites)

AFK Hans Island Pioneers

Atammik Zenith FK

Eintracht Moss-Rygge

FK Grise Fiord

Hospitaliers

Islay Town Mechanical

Klub Atletisk Spitsbergen

Lokomotiv Barentsberg

Melville Celtic

North Star Grímsey

Novaya Sibir Reds

Rapid SK Eysturoy

Resolute Storm 1913 FC

Scapa Bay Rovers

SK Nasjonale Hauker

Uelmark MK

Yuzhny Equinox FC

Teams:

Axel Town AFC

Bathurst Zenith FC

Bohemiens Grise Fiord

Eastgate Victoria FC

Energie Møllna-Grei SC

FK Norsviken Cossacks

Franz Josef Sharks

Mekoryuk Maskettes

Rapid Jan Mayen FK

Severny Wingtips

Sisimut Town AFK

SK 1982 Matua

SK Stryær

Skipsbyggere IFK

St Gallen 47

Toyoharo Revolutionaries

Universitet

Waldenøya Bears - (Favourites)

Teams:

Agheim CF

Cape Somerville Town

Crusaders

Dinamo Clavering SC

FC1. Sturm Grímsey

Korsten Lokomotiv

Måriussa Viking FK

Resolute Hills FC

San Moranna FC

SK Sporting Juura

SK Sturm Rässinger 76

Sporting Club Aasiaat 87 - (Favourites)

Steffansson Island FC

Surtsey Rovers SK

Teams:

1. Lokomotiv Karlstadt

Devon Bay Lights FC

Devon Bay Seals FC

Dinamo Olsa FK

FC Fetlar

Fjorhorgen SK

Henfergen Town FC

Hoyvik Town FC

MK Lillehammer

NKK Urri

Okhotsk Kholmsk Town FC - (Favourites)

Rapid Neftegorsk FK

Royal NK Sikjonek

SK Yuzhny Albion

Teams:

Bennett and Zhokhov

FC Svenskøya

FC Velcosta Cliffs - (Favourites)

FK Ost-Volonovsk

FK Spartak Eilinn

Larsen Bay Thunder FC

Machtspool Whitesleeves FC

RSK Moorlands

Seratakki Villagers

Severnaya Zemlya 88 Equinox

Svenskøya SV98

Torpedo Sibir RKA

Teams:

AIK Oversetten

FC Kampengar Magpies

FC North Melville - (Favourites)

FC1. Rangers

FK Aagen Zenith

FKRA Norregaard

KSC Brighthelmstone

McAvery Centurions

North Banks FC

Sannegarden Fleet FK

SK Skarpnack

Sutherland Foundry SK

Teams:

AIK Alejavik

Daugen Borealis FC

Holtrecht Force SK

IHK Geddesberg

IK62 Wagnerevn

Ilksporta IK

Ingvar Peaks FC

Invermuir Highlanders FC - (Favourites)

KA Rikyaare

Maritime Hove FC

Neuerlatz AFK

SK Thor 1898

Teams:

AFC Aigburth

FK Weisshaus

Grass-Lisch AFC

GVFFK Pekarik

Kirkenes SK

Logan United FC

Matahiko Viktory SK

NKK Masan-Hiko

Northbrook Zenith FC

Savoonga Moor SK - (Favourites)

SK Stromness Electric

SV Keldira Zenith

And of course, don't forget that clubs in the Regional League can get relegated now.

And so, for the fourth time, the VAHEP Sports Societies' Football League...
ELITE GROUP EAST

-----East                            Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
1  Aasiaat Naval Academy            14   10   1   3    31   15  +16    31
2  Petr Jacobsen University         14    9   1   4    17    8   +9    28
3  University of Nuuk               14    7   3   4    21   18   +3    24
4  Kiel Academy of Law              14    6   3   5    25   22   +3    21
5  City of Jan Mayen University     14    5   3   6    18   19   −1    18
6  Jan Mayen School of Humanities   14    4   3   7    18   20   −2    15
7  Bjarnarey Maritime College       14    4   1   9     9   24  −15    13
8  Central University Ellismare     14    1   5   8    13   26  −13     8

ELITE GROUP WEST

-----West                                Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
1  Axel Heiburg Institute               14    7   7   0    24   13  +11    28
2  Wittenberg University                14    6   5   3    27   16  +11    23
3  Franz Josef State University         14    6   5   3    22   17   +5    23
4  University of Karlstadt              14    6   3   5    20   14   +6    21
5  Volonovsk Institute of Cartography   14    5   5   4    22   22    0    20
6  Torshavn University                  14    4   5   5    20   20    0    17
7  University of Barentsberg            14    4   1   9    15   26  −11    13
8  University of West Severny           14    1   3  10     6   28  −22     6

So, with Aasiaat Naval Institute having the chance to defend their title, this time against Axel Heiburg Institute, a neutral venue in Franz Josef City was chosen for the final, where the title was successfully defended.

Final
Aasiaat Naval Academy 3-1 Axel Heiburg Institute

CHAMPIONS: Aasiaat Naval Academy

by **Polar Islandstates** » Sun Jan 26, 2014 2:29 pm

Eight matches into the twenty-fourth season, lets have a quick summary of what has happened so far...

MATCHDAY 1
SK Sturm Nuuk 1–0 FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls
East Franz Athletic 3–0 Jan Mayen Islanders
Northbrook Diamonds FK 2–2 RSK Longyearbyen Town
SK Aasiaat Harbour 5–0 FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla
FC Torshavn 6–1 Franz Josef Young Boys
SK Franz Josef City 3–0 SC Kiel
Red Star Severny 1–3 FC Cape St Paul
Koppen Rig Force 1–2 FC Axel Heiburg
FK Viipuri 56 1–0 FC Solovetsky Monastery
Well, that's certainly one way to start a league season. FC Torshavn knock Young Boys for six with a hat trick from Meri, whilst a shock result is recorded in Nuuk thanks to a trademark free kick from Kossakovsky over Surtsey. Northbrook and RSK share four goals between them in a draw, and East Franz get the first big match of the season out of the way with a three-nil win over Jan Mayen - Oyen-Spekke and Saarinen wth a brace. Viipuri start their time in the top flight with a win over Solovetsky, and SK start their title defence with a three-nil win over state rivals SC Kiel - notable amongst the goals being Luke Mitchell's goal on his full debut. Aasiaat also show they're not exactly missing him but whipping Bjarnarey for five.

MATCHDAY 2
FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls 3–1 FC Solovetsky Monastery
FC Axel Heiburg 3–0 FK Viipuri 56
FC Cape St Paul 2–2 Koppen Rig Force
SC Kiel 0–3 Red Star Severny
Franz Josef Young Boys 2–2 SK Franz Josef City
FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla 2–4 FC Torshavn
RSK Longyearbyen Town 1–2 SK Aasiaat Harbour
Jan Mayen Islanders 0–1 Northbrook Diamonds FK
SK Sturm Nuuk 1–1 East Franz Athletic
There isn't much you can do to hold down Kolehmainen at the moment it would seem, and the Terns star got his count off to a good start in Surtsey today, knocking up two goals against Solovetsky. Torshavn continue their high scoring start to the season with a four-two win away at Bjarnarey, and a single goal from Kohev Kungas-Vaga means Northbrook take all three points home from Jan Mayen. Delafreniere gets a goal on his SK debut as the reigning champions draw at Young Boys, and East Franz are held to a draw by Nuuk.

MATCHDAY 3
East Franz Athletic 1–1 FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls
Northbrook Diamonds FK 3–1 SK Sturm Nuuk
SK Aasiaat Harbour 1–0 Jan Mayen Islanders
FC Torshavn 1–1 RSK Longyearbyen Town
SK Franz Josef City 3–1 FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla
Red Star Severny 1–1 Franz Josef Young Boys
Koppen Rig Force 2–2 SC Kiel
FK Viipuri 56 1–3 FC Cape St Paul
FC Solovetsky Monastery 0–1 FC Axel Heiburg
This is not a great start to the season for Jan Mayen at all. Clearly, they needed their older players more than we thought as they slump to a defeat in Aasiaat thanks to a goal from Roskorwell. Viipuri looked like they were on track for a second win in three matches after Darek Norgen put them ahead, but three goals in the last ten minutes for St Paul crushed Librarian hearts. Kiel and Koppen Rig each pick up a point when three would have been more welcome as they share a two-all draw in Farosea, and a late goal from Churin rescues Surtsey a point at the Rendahl as both clubs start slowly.

MATCHDAY 4
FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls 1–1 FC Axel Heiburg
FC Cape St Paul 1–2 FC Solovetsky Monastery
SC Kiel 2–0 FK Viipuri 56
Franz Josef Young Boys 1–1 Koppen Rig Force
FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla 1–1 Red Star Severny
RSK Longyearbyen Town 0–2 SK Franz Josef City
Jan Mayen Islanders 0–0 FC Torshavn
SK Sturm Nuuk 1–1 SK Aasiaat Harbour
East Franz Athletic 0–2 Northbrook Diamonds FK
How Jan Mayen are planning to stay up this season when this is their first point of the year is anyone's guess, and they didn't even score to gain it, sharing a point with Torshavn in a deadlock at Victoria Stadium. SK waste no time in getting the goals in in Longyearbyen, scoring twice in the first ten minutes, and that leaves Longyearbyen on just two points for the season so far as well. There's better luck for Kiel as a two nil win over Viipuri gives them three prescious points as they already set their sights on staying up. Northbrook take all three points at East Franz thanks to Finiguerra's brace, and Oslograd's late goal for Axel Heiburg means Surtsey draw one-all at Stadion Solberg.

MATCHDAY 5
Northbrook Diamonds FK 2–4 FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls
SK Aasiaat Harbour 0–1 East Franz Athletic
FC Torshavn 1–0 SK Sturm Nuuk
SK Franz Josef City 2–1 Jan Mayen Islanders
Red Star Severny 2–1 RSK Longyearbyen Town
Koppen Rig Force 2–4 FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla
FK Viipuri 56 1–1 Franz Josef Young Boys
FC Solovetsky Monastery 1–1 SC Kiel
FC Axel Heiburg 1–1 FC Cape St Paul
There we go, that's more like it from Surtsey, opening up and easing off the brakes as a late onslaught in the first half kills off Northbrook despite a late fightback from the home side. It was a great game though, and if both sides play like that this season then we're in for a tight title race between the pair of them, I reckon. Red Star are having a decent start so far, and they win two-one at home to Longyearbyen, who are not, and Bjarnarey get a fine away win by winning four-two in Koppen. SK win the match between the last two champions thanks to goals from Roger and Vladaimerescu, with Jan Mayen only summoning a response in the last few minutes courtesy of Wien.

LATITUDE CUP Round One
Crusaders 1-0 AIK Alejavik
Surtsey Rovers SK 0-1 FC Svenskøya
North Banks FC 2-1 Machtspool Whitesleeves FC
FK Ost-Volonovsk 0-2 RSK Moorlands
FKRA Norregaard 1-3 IK62 Wagnerevn
Sannegarden Fleet FK 0-0 Hoyvik Town FC (0-0 AET, 1-2 PKs)
GVFFK Pekarik 0-0 Ingvar Peaks FC (0-0 AET, 2-3 PKs)
SK Yuzhny Albion 0-2 Kirkenes SK
SK Sporting Juura 4-1 SK Skarpnack
Okhotsk Kholmsk Town FC 1-1 Agheim CF (1-1 AET, 1-2 PKs)
Royal NK Sikjonek 2-4 Bennett and Zhokhov
Devon Bay Seals FC 2-4 FC Velcosta Cliffs
KA Rikyaare 1-0 Logan United FC
AFC Aigburth 1-0 SK Sturm Rässinger 76
Seratakki Villagers 0-2 FK Aagen Zenith
IHK Geddesberg 1-1 KSC Brighthelmstone (1-1 AET, 3-2 PKs)
AIK Oversetten 1-0 Steffansson Island FC
Sutherland Foundry SK 2-4 Devon Bay Lights FC
NKK Urri 2-0 Rapid Neftegorsk FK
McAvery Centurions 1-0 Daugen Borealis FC
Svenskøya SV98 2-1 SV Keldira Zenith
Invermuir Highlanders FC 2-0 Måriussa Viking FK
Henfergen Town FC 2-1 Grass-Lisch AFC
Northbrook Zenith FC 0-0 FK Spartak Eilinn (1-0 AET)
Neuerlatz AFK 1-0 SK Thor 1898
Larsen Bay Thunder FC 0-1 FK Weisshaus
FC Kampengar Magpies 1-1 San Moranna FC (1-2 AET)
Korsten Lokomotiv 0-1 Cape Somerville Town
Sporting Club Aasiaat 87 1-2 MK Lillehammer
FC1. Sturm Grímsey 2-2 FC North Melville (2-2 AET, 2-3 PKs)
Maritime Hove FC 1-0 NKK Masan-Hiko
Fjorhorgen SK 1-0 Matahiko Viktory SK
Resolute Hills FC 3-2 Torpedo Sibir RKA
Dinamo Clavering SC 1-1 FC1. Rangers (1-2 AET)
Severnaya Zemlya 88 Equinox 2-0 Ilksporta IK
Savoonga Moor SK 0-0 1. Lokomotiv Karlstadt (0-0 AET, 3-2 PKs)
Dinamo Olsa FK 1-2 Holtrecht Force SK
SK Stromness Electric 1-0 FC Fetlar
A look at the Latitude Cup then, as all the teams in the Challenge and Regional Leagues pool together for the first round. They serve up a feast as well, with what must be a record number of the matches going to either extra time or penalties.

MATCHDAY 6
FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls 7–0 FC Cape St Paul
SC Kiel 1–2 FC Axel Heiburg
Franz Josef Young Boys 2–4 FC Solovetsky Monastery
FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla 1–1 FK Viipuri 56
RSK Longyearbyen Town 1–2 Koppen Rig Force
Jan Mayen Islanders 2–0 Red Star Severny
SK Sturm Nuuk 0–2 SK Franz Josef City
East Franz Athletic 1–3 FC Torshavn
Northbrook Diamonds FK 3–1 SK Aasiaat Harbour
That could be a costly result at the end of the season for Aasiaat - widely considered to be challanging Northbrook for the same places in the table, they lose three-one in the northern state thanks to a brace from Villeneuve and a first goal for the club from Astograthian defender Etor Yauregialzo. Aasiaat could only reply with Adkvissen, and that's three points lost. Koppen Rig add to Longyearbyen's misery, whilst Surtsey humiliate St Paul at Stadion Solberg. Churin, Kolehmainen, Hill, and Einarsson all got on the scoresheet there, with seven-nil being the final score.

MATCHDAY 7
SK Aasiaat Harbour 1–2 FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls
FC Torshavn 0–0 Northbrook Diamonds FK
SK Franz Josef City 2–2 East Franz Athletic
Red Star Severny 0–0 SK Sturm Nuuk
Koppen Rig Force 1–1 Jan Mayen Islanders
FK Viipuri 56 1–1 RSK Longyearbyen Town
FC Solovetsky Monastery 3–3 FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla
FC Axel Heiburg 5–1 Franz Josef Young Boys
FC Cape St Paul 2–5 SC Kiel
Two goals each for Pedrinho and Saarinen mean the points are shared in the first Elfsteijn Derby of the season, with away fans being perhaps the more aggrieved in the stadium when they felt they should have had a penalty in the last few minutes for a foul on Kilpter in the box. No foul said the referee however, and the points are shared. St Paul can't stop shipping goals at the moment, with SC Kiel the latest eam to give them a hammering, this time humiliatingly enough, at home. To a newly promoted side. Five-two. Solovetsky and Bjarnarey share six goals in an entertaining draw, and Axel Heiburg rip Young Boys to shreds at Axel Torvig Park.

MATCHDAY 8
FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls 2–1 SC Kiel
Franz Josef Young Boys 1–3 FC Cape St Paul
FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla 2–2 FC Axel Heiburg
RSK Longyearbyen Town 3–1 FC Solovetsky Monastery
Jan Mayen Islanders 3–2 FK Viipuri 56
SK Sturm Nuuk 3–1 Koppen Rig Force
East Franz Athletic 5–3 Red Star Severny
Northbrook Diamonds FK 3–1 SK Franz Josef City
SK Aasiaat Harbour 5–1 FC Torshavn
There we go, folks. Matchday eight and Longyearbyen finally win their first match of the season, three one at home to Solovetsky. Citizens fans will be hoping this is the start of a good run. Let's face it, if it isn't, they're in serious trouble. Jan Mayen beat plucky Viipuri by the odd goal in five, and Surtsey are forced to wait for a last minute winner from Ziaurriz to get all three points against Kiel. SK finally lose their first match of the campaign when Northbrook stun them with three goals in the second hald, and Aasiaat humiliate Torshavn.

A quarter of the way into the season, and there are a few shocks in store. Namely that Viipuri aren't bottom. They haven't been able to win since the first day of the season, but that's still one more win than Young Boys have managed, and they sit down at the bottom with only four draws to their name. Axel Heiburg currently top the table, shunning rumours of a weakened strike force, and they remain the only unbeaten team. Surtsey and SK are hot on their heels however, and with Northbrook making up the top four you do have to wonder if the teams have sorted themselves out in record time this season. Except for Jan Mayen, who are struggling down in thirteenth.

------Divisjon One               Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1  FC Axel Heiburg              8    5   3   0    17    7  +10    18
 2  FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls    8    5   2   1    20    8  +12    17
 3  SK Franz Josef City          8    5   2   1    17    9   +8    17
 4  Northbrook Diamonds FK       8    5   2   1    16    9   +7    17
 5  FC Torshavn                  8    4   3   1    16   10   +6    15
 6  SK Aasiaat Harbour           8    4   1   3    16    9   +7    13
 7  East Franz Athletic          8    3   3   2    14   12   +2    12
 8  FC Cape St Paul              8    3   2   3    15   20   −5    11
 9  Red Star Severny             8    2   3   3    11   13   −2     9
10  SK Sturm Nuuk                8    2   3   3     7    9   −2     9
11  FC Solovetsky Monastery      8    2   2   4    12   15   −3     8
12  SC Kiel                      8    2   2   4    12   15   −3     8
13  Jan Mayen Islanders          8    2   2   4     7   10   −3     8
14  Koppen Rig Force             8    1   4   3    12   16   −4     7
15  FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla      8    1   4   3    14   21   −7     7
16  RSK Longyearbyen Town        8    1   3   4    10   13   −3     6
17  FK Viipuri 56                8    1   3   4     7   14   −7     6
18  Franz Josef Young Boys       8    0   4   4    10   23  −13     4

In Divisjon Two, the Reds top the table so far, with recently relegated Resolute Storm and Nasjonale Hauker joining them in the promotion spots at this early stage of the season. At the bottom, Atammik Zenith have just the five points thus far, and there's a huge cluster of teams just above them that will already be starting to look over their shoulder and count the potential points in their upcoming matches.

------Divisjon Two               Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1  Novaya Sibir Reds            8    5   2   1    17   10   +7    17
 2  Resolute Storm 1913 FC       8    5   1   2    15   10   +5    16
 3  SK Nasjonale Hauker          8    3   5   0    12    5   +7    14
 4  Scapa Bay Rovers             8    4   2   2    11   10   +1    14
 5  North Star Grímsey           8    3   4   1    13    9   +4    13
 6  Uelmark MK                   8    3   3   2    14   13   +1    12
 7  Hospitaliers                 8    3   3   2    13   14   −1    12
 8  AC Aleutia Volcanoes         8    2   4   2    14   11   +3    10
 9  Klub Atletisk Spitsbergen    8    2   4   2    15   14   +1    10
10  FK Grise Fiord               8    3   1   4     9    9    0    10
11  Islay Town Mechanical        8    3   1   4    13   15   −2    10
12  Lokomotiv Barentsberg        8    2   3   3    10   11   −1     9
13  Melville Celtic              8    2   3   3    10   13   −3     9
14  Yuzhny Equinox FC            8    2   2   4    11   13   −2     8
15  AFK Hans Island Pioneers     8    2   2   4    10   14   −4     8
16  Eintracht Moss-Rygge         8    2   2   4    10   16   −6     8
17  Rapid SK Eysturoy            8    1   4   3    10   11   −1     7
18  Atammik Zenith FK            8    1   2   5     6   15   −9     5

In Divisjon Three, Franz Josef Sharks are topping the table with an impressive twenty points so far, and Norsviken Cossacks are already going to be feeling like it'll be difficult to keep up with the new favourites. Matuan hopes are for a surge in the next quarter of the seasons, though the likes of Universitet, Rapid Jan Mayen, and Severny Wingtips will be hoping for a pick up to put some points on the table and get away from bottom clubs, St Gallen.

------Divisjon Three            Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1  Franz Josef Sharks          8    6   2   0    20    8  +12    20
 2  FK Norsviken Cossacks       8    5   1   2    18   11   +7    16
 3  SK 1982 Matua               8    4   2   2    16   10   +6    14
 4  Bathurst Zenith FC          8    4   1   3    13    8   +5    13
 5  SK Stryær                   8    4   1   3    16   12   +4    13
 6  Waldenøya Bears             8    4   1   3    14   10   +4    13
 7  Sisimut Town AFK            8    4   1   3    11    9   +2    13
 8  Mekoryuk Maskettes          8    4   1   3    11   10   +1    13
 9  Toyoharo Revolutionaries    8    3   3   2    17   13   +4    12
10  Energie Møllna-Grei SC      8    4   0   4    12   14   −2    12
11  Axel Town AFC               8    3   2   3    13   10   +3    11
12  Eastgate Victoria FC        8    3   2   3     9   10   −1    11
13  Bohemiens Grise Fiord       8    3   0   5     8   12   −4     9
14  Skipsbyggere IFK            8    2   3   3     8   14   −6     9
15  Severny Wingtips            8    2   2   4    10   12   −2     8
16  Rapid Jan Mayen FK          8    1   3   4    12   18   −6     6
17  Universitet                 8    1   2   5     7   18  −11     5
18  St Gallen 47                8    1   1   6     9   25  −16     4

by **Polar Islandstates** » Sun Jan 26, 2014 4:58 pm

Halfway through the league season, lets have a quick summary of what has happened in the last few MDs...

MATCHDAY 9
FC Torshavn 0–1 FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls
SK Franz Josef City 3–1 SK Aasiaat Harbour
Red Star Severny 2–1 Northbrook Diamonds FK
Koppen Rig Force 1–1 East Franz Athletic
FK Viipuri 56 1–1 SK Sturm Nuuk
FC Solovetsky Monastery 0–0 Jan Mayen Islanders
FC Axel Heiburg 2–0 RSK Longyearbyen Town
FC Cape St Paul 0–3 FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla
SC Kiel 2–2 Franz Josef Young Boys
Scoring against your former club is always a contentious thing to do, and the debate over whether you r should celebrate or not will forever rage on. Luke Mitchell doesn't have that problem today however, as despite hitting the post three times, he is never the player to actually stick the ball in the net. Nonetheless, SK Franz Josef City beat Aasiaat by three goals to one at the Landstadt. Viipuri and Sturm Nuuk share the points in a dismal one-all draw at The Library, whilst the Flotilla's own adopted homeless Wightling Ia Rodda scored a hat trick in St paul to give his side the three points. Three points that would be very welcome in Jan Mayen right now, with the Osprey held to a goalless tie in Solovetsky.

MATCHDAY 10
FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls 2–0 Franz Josef Young Boys
FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla 1–0 SC Kiel
RSK Longyearbyen Town 1–0 FC Cape St Paul
Jan Mayen Islanders 1–0 FC Axel Heiburg
SK Sturm Nuuk 2–3 FC Solovetsky Monastery
East Franz Athletic 2–1 FK Viipuri 56
Northbrook Diamonds FK 1–0 Koppen Rig Force
SK Aasiaat Harbour 5–1 Red Star Severny
FC Torshavn 1–2 SK Franz Josef City
The Argonauts finally lose a game, and its at the home of a team that desperately needs the points, as well. Jan Mayen Islanders are that team, with Mickey Smith's volley in the second half giving the Ospreys the three points. Surtsey win at home to Young Boys thanks to a brace from Churin, and a single goal from Tom Riley is enough for Northbrook to squeak past Koppen Rig at home. SK pick up a crucial win away in the tough place to visit that is Taugen Park, and Aasiaat open up the afterburners with a five-one demolition of Red Star.

MATCHDAY 11
SK Franz Josef City 2–1 FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls
Red Star Severny 1–3 FC Torshavn
Koppen Rig Force 1–2 SK Aasiaat Harbour
FK Viipuri 56 2–5 Northbrook Diamonds FK
FC Solovetsky Monastery 1–3 East Franz Athletic
FC Axel Heiburg 1–1 SK Sturm Nuuk
FC Cape St Paul 0–1 Jan Mayen Islanders
SC Kiel 1–3 RSK Longyearbyen Town
Franz Josef Young Boys 3–2 FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla
There are signs that Red Star are struggling a little at the moment, and a heavy home defeat to Torshavn left fans leaving Caarravale with a bitter taste in their mouths once again. Axel Heiburg can only draw at home to Nuuk, and Longyearbyen score three times immediately after the start of the second half to ensure they got the win away to SC Kiel. Northbrook are the biggest winners of the day as they hit five past Viipuri, but the biggest match in terms of significance was at the Landstadt where SK beat Surtsey by two goals to one. Kolehmainen, Mitchell, and Pedrinho are the scorers in a high octane match, but its SK who take the spoils of victory.

LATITUDE CUP Round Two
FK Weisshaus 1-1 Bennett and Zhokhov (2-1 AET)
Henfergen Town FC 1-0 Northbrook Zenith FC
FC Svenskøya 1-1 FC Velcosta Cliffs (1-1 AET, 3-1 PKs)
Hoyvik Town FC 0-1 MK Lillehammer
McAvery Centurions 1-0 Rapid Jan Mayen FK
Rapid SK Eysturoy 1-1 Ingvar Peaks FC (2-1 AET)
AFC Aigburth 1-1 Bohemiens Grise Fiord (2-2 AET, 2-3 PKs)
Holtrecht Force SK 0-0 Waldenøya Bears (1-0 AET)
Savoonga Moor SK 0-1 Sisimut Town AFK
FK Norsviken Cossacks 0-0 Devon Bay Lights FC (2-0 AET)
Resolute Hills FC 3-0 AIK Oversetten
San Moranna FC 1-1 FC1. Rangers (2-1 AET)
SK Sporting Juura 0-1 FC North Melville
Axel Town AFC 2-1 RSK Moorlands
IK62 Wagnerevn 1-1 Energie Møllna-Grei SC (1-2 AET)
Kirkenes SK 0-1 Bathurst Zenith
Mekoryuk Maskettes 2-1 Cape Somerville Town
Invermuir Highlanders FC 1-2 Fjorhorgen SK
SK 1982 Matua 0-0 Skipsbyggere IFK (0-0 AET, 2-1 PKs)
IHK Geddesberg 0-3 SK Stryær
Maritime Hove FC 0-1 Svenskøya SV98
Eastgate Victoria FC 2-0 Agheim CF
North Banks FC 1-0 Franz Josef Sharks
Toyoharo Revolutionaries 1-0 KA Rikyaare
St Gallen 47 2-0 FK Aagen Zenith
NKK Urri 2-1 Crusaders
Neuerlatz AFK 1-4 Universitet
Severnaya Zemlya 88 Equinox 0-2 SK Stromness Electric
The Latitude Cup is always good for some entertainment, and what entertainment we have had this year! The second round of the Latitude Cup sees the teams from Divisjon Three enter at this stage of the tournament, and more than a couple of them bite the dust.

MATCHDAY 12
FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls 5–1 FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla
RSK Longyearbyen Town 2–0 Franz Josef Young Boys
Jan Mayen Islanders 0–2 SC Kiel
SK Sturm Nuuk 1–2 FC Cape St Paul
East Franz Athletic 2–2 FC Axel Heiburg
Northbrook Diamonds FK 1–0 FC Solovetsky Monastery
SK Aasiaat Harbour 4–0 FK Viipuri 56
FC Torshavn 1–0 Koppen Rig Force
SK Franz Josef City 2–0 Red Star Severny
There's the fightback from Surtsey though, taking their frustrations from the previous match out on poor Bjarnarey, who simply had no significant answer to their Norscelt rivals. East Franz and Axel Heiburg share the points in an entertaining two-all draw, whilst Jan Mayen's problems deepend with a two-nil home defeat to Kiel, a result from which they are booed off. Aasiaat hammer four past Koppen Rig, and a single goal from teenage midfielder Casper Vildalen give Northbrook the win at home to Solovetsky. Torshavn win the tight derby match with Koppen thanks to a single goal from Mytanar striker Saari.

MATCHDAY 13
Red Star Severny 3–2 FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls
Koppen Rig Force 2–1 SK Franz Josef City
FK Viipuri 56 2–1 FC Torshavn
FC Solovetsky Monastery 1–1 SK Aasiaat Harbour
FC Axel Heiburg 0–2 Northbrook Diamonds FK
FC Cape St Paul 0–2 East Franz Athletic
SC Kiel 1–1 SK Sturm Nuuk
Franz Josef Young Boys 1–1 Jan Mayen Islanders
FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla 1–0 RSK Longyearbyen Town
You would never have predicted that Red Star would beat Surtsey today based on their seasons so far, but that is exactly what has happened. Victor Larsen scored the first two for the home side, before Churin and Kolehmainen answered back for the Gulls. Rancisc Faor of all people got the winner though, and Surtsey head back home empty handed. Northbrook's strong away record this season continued with a two-nil win at Axel Heiburg, whilst the blushes in Surtsey are saved by SK's own defeat at Koppen Rig.

MATCHDAY 14
FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls 3–0 RSK Longyearbyen Town
Jan Mayen Islanders 2–0 FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla
SK Sturm Nuuk 3–1 Franz Josef Young Boys
East Franz Athletic 2–0 SC Kiel
Northbrook Diamonds FK 1–1 FC Cape St Paul
SK Aasiaat Harbour 2–1 FC Axel Heiburg
FC Torshavn 1–3 FC Solovetsky Monastery
SK Franz Josef City 4–1 FK Viipuri 56
Red Star Severny 1–1 Koppen Rig Force
Another week, another three points for the big teams as Surtsey and SK both get back to winning ways after shock away defeats last week. SK hit four past Viipuri at home, whilst Surtsey's three goals sent RSK back to Longyearbyen without any points in the bag. Again. Aasiaat Harbour are enjoying a fine season so far, with a two-one win at home to Axel Heiburg dispelling the myths that they're missing Luke Mitchell in any way they can't deal with. Young Boys' problems are exacerbated with a heavy three-one defeat in Nuuk, whilst a late goal from Laze v Tuhinu rescues a point at home for Northbrook against St Paul.

MATCHDAY 15
Koppen Rig Force 2–2 FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls
FK Viipuri 56 1–2 Red Star Severny
FC Solovetsky Monastery 2–2 SK Franz Josef City
FC Axel Heiburg 2–0 FC Torshavn
FC Cape St Paul 0–0 SK Aasiaat Harbour
SC Kiel 0–0 Northbrook Diamonds FK
Franz Josef Young Boys 3–1 East Franz Athletic
FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla 3–0 SK Sturm Nuuk
RSK Longyearbyen Town 1–0 Jan Mayen Islanders
They beat SK at home, and now Koppen Rig have held Surtsey to a draw, with the evidence continuing to mount that Pad Lane is going to be a difficult place for teams to go to this season and get a win from. Certainly, if the Riggers are going to stay up this season, they need to look at their home form for inspiration. Longyearbyen beat improving Jan Mayen, who nonetheless hadn't improved enough to get a win out of that fixture today, and Franz Josef City match Surtsey's draw by being held themselves, this time in Solovetsky. Young Boys emphatically get back to winning ways however, with a punishing three-one win over near neighbours East Franz.

MATCHDAY 16
FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls 5–3 Jan Mayen Islanders
SK Sturm Nuuk 1–1 RSK Longyearbyen Town
East Franz Athletic 3–4 FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla
Northbrook Diamonds FK 0–0 Franz Josef Young Boys
SK Aasiaat Harbour 1–0 SC Kiel
FC Torshavn 2–0 FC Cape St Paul
SK Franz Josef City 5–2 FC Axel Heiburg
Red Star Severny 0–2 FC Solovetsky Monastery
Koppen Rig Force 1–0 FK Viipuri 56
They've got serious problems at Victoria Stadium this season, and they can't all be caused by the retirement of van Sorensen. They score three goals in Surtsey today but then go on to concede five, meaning the points still aren't rolling in whatever they try. Also scoring high and still losing today are the troubled East Franz, who baffle fans by scoring three times in the first half before letting Bjarnarey score four unanswered in the second half. Aasiaat squeak past Kiel at home one-nil, and Red Star's woes continue with a two-nil home defeat to Solovetsky. The biggest match of the day is at the Landstadt however, where defending champions SK put five goals past Axel Heiburg, whose defence is going to have to improve if they've got serious title ambitions this year.

MATCHDAY 17
FK Viipuri 56 2–0 FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls
FC Solovetsky Monastery 2–1 Koppen Rig Force
FC Axel Heiburg 2–2 Red Star Severny
FC Cape St Paul 0–0 SK Franz Josef City
SC Kiel 4–1 FC Torshavn
Franz Josef Young Boys 1–1 SK Aasiaat Harbour
FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla 0–0 Northbrook Diamonds FK
RSK Longyearbyen Town 1–2 East Franz Athletic
Jan Mayen Islanders 2–2 SK Sturm Nuuk
And so we reach the halfway point, and Viipuri mark the occasion with their third win of the season. Astoundingly, this is against Surtsey Island Gulls, who I'm not sure have an explanation for what happened there. Euphoric scenes at The Library though, if that's not an oxymoron. SK fail to take proper advantage of this situation by only drawing nil-nil in St Paul, and Northbrook only make up the one point themselves as they draw by the same scoreline in Bjarnarey. Three other fixtures all finish as draws today as well, with well over half the league failing to pick up more than a point, meaning the win for Viipuri, Kiel, East Frans, and Solovestky are all the more significant in terms of the table.

LATITUDE CUP Round Three
SK 1982 Matua 1-0 Islay Town Mechanical
Red Star Severny 1-1 Klub Athletisk Spitsbergen (1-1 AET, 4-1 PKs)
Uelmark MK 1-1 FC North Melville (2-1 AET)
Henfergen Town FC 1-1 Sisimut Town AFK (2-2 AET, 3-2 PKs)
McAvery Centurions 0-2 Toyoharo Revolutionaries
Jan Mayen Islanders 0-0 SK Stryær (0-0 AET, 4-3 PKs)
Universitet 1-2 Franz Josef Young Boys
Melville Celtic 1-0 Rapid SK Eysturoy
Scapa Bay Rovers 3-0 FK Weisshaus
FC Axel Heiburg 2-0 MK Lillehammer
FK Norsviken Cossacks 0-2 Resolute Storm 1913 FC
North Banks FC 0-2 FC Torshavn
AC Aleutia Volcanoes 2-1 Atammik Zenith FK
North Star Grímsey 3-1 Eastgate Victoria FC
Koppen Rig Force 2-2 Bohemiens Grise Fiord (3-2 AET)
FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla 2-2 RSK Longyearbyen Town (2-3 AET)
St Gallen 47 1-1 Fjorhorgen SK (1-2 AET)
FC Cape St Paul 1-1 FK Grise Fiord (2-4 AET)
Lokomotiv Barentsberg 0-0 SK Franz Josef City (0-2 AET)
San Moranna FC 0-4 East Franz Athletic
SC Kiel 2-1 Bathurst Zenith
Mekoryuk Maskettes 0-3 Northbrook Diamonds FK
AFK Hans Island Pioneers 0-2 FC Svenskøya
SK Aasiaat Harbour 2-0 SK Stromness Electric
Hospitaliers 0-1 Energie Møllna-Grei SC
SK Sturm Nuuk 0-1 FK Viipuri 56
Holtrecht Force SK 1-1 Severny Wingtips (2-1 AET)
Novaya Sibir Reds 2-0 Eintracht Moss-Rygge
SK Nasjonale Hauker 1-0 NKK Urri
FC Solovetsky Monastery 1-2 FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls
Yuzhny Equinox FC 1-0 Axel Town AFC
Resolute Hills FC 2-0 Svenskøya SV98
That's what cup football is all about. A couple of big names go out as the teams from Divisjons One and Two join in at the third round mark, most notable amongst them being St Paul, who lose at home after a thrilling period of extra time to FK Grise Fiord. Meanwhile, Jan Mayen needed penalties to get around Stryær, and Surtsey were forced to squeeze around top flight opposition Solovetsky thanks to an injury time goal from Kolehmainen.

Halfway through the season, and things are close. In certain areas, anyway. SK have managed to open up a four point gap at the top all the same, with Surtsey and Northbrook trailing in second and third, separated by goal difference alone. Aasiaat and East Franz have taken advantage of a slump from Axel Heiburg to climb up the table, and things are looking slightly rosier for Jan Mayen - in tenth, but still in touch. At the bottom, well, Viipuri are still there, but they aren't out of the running by any stretch, with Young Boys' own poor run leaving them well in the danger zone.

------Divisjon One               Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1  SK Franz Josef City         17   11   4   2    38   19  +19    37
 2  FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls   17   10   3   4    41   21  +20    33
 3  Northbrook Diamonds FK      17    9   6   2    27   14  +13    33
 4  SK Aasiaat Harbour          17    9   4   4    33   17  +16    31
 5  East Franz Athletic         17    8   5   4    32   25   +7    29
 6  FC Axel Heiburg             17    7   6   4    29   22   +7    27
 7  FC Torshavn                 17    7   3   7    26   25   +1    24
 8  FC Solovetsky Monastery     17    6   5   6    26   26    0    23
 9  FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla     17    6   5   6    29   34   −5    23
10  Jan Mayen Islanders         17    5   5   7    17   21   −4    20
11  Red Star Severny            17    5   5   7    23   32   −9    20
12  RSK Longyearbyen Town       17    5   4   8    19   23   −4    19
13  SC Kiel                     17    4   5   8    22   26   −4    17
14  SK Sturm Nuuk               17    3   8   6    19   24   −5    17
15  FC Cape St Paul             17    4   5   8    18   31  −13    17
16  Koppen Rig Force            17    3   7   7    21   27   −6    16
17  Franz Josef Young Boys      17    2   8   7    21   37  −16    14
18  FK Viipuri 56               17    3   4  10    17   34  −17    13

In Divisjon Two, Novaya Sibir Reds are still on top, and Nasjonale Hauker are still in third. Between them now however is North Star, with Resolute Storm slipping to fourth as things stand. Lokomotiv Barentsberg are also up there at the moment, though there is then a little gap developing down to the mid table. At the bottom, yo-yo club Yuzhny look set for another season of the same, with AFK - who aren't long out of the top flight let's not forget - also in trouble.

------Divisjon Two               Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1  Novaya Sibir Reds           17   11   3   3    35   22  +13    36
 2  North Star Grímsey          17   10   4   3    30   19  +11    34
 3  SK Nasjonale Hauker         17    8   7   2    28   16  +12    31
 4  Resolute Storm 1913 FC      17    8   6   3    29   20   +9    30
 5  Lokomotiv Barentsberg       17    8   4   5    31   24   +7    28
 6  Scapa Bay Rovers            17    7   4   6    22   23   −1    25
 7  Uelmark MK                  17    6   6   5    26   23   +3    24
 8  FK Grise Fiord              17    6   5   6    21   21    0    23
 9  Melville Celtic             17    6   4   7    20   22   −2    22
10  Islay Town Mechanical       17    6   3   8    26   29   −3    21
11  Klub Atletisk Spitsbergen   17    4   8   5    27   27    0    20
12  Rapid SK Eysturoy           17    4   7   6    21   22   −1    19
13  AC Aleutia Volcanoes        17    4   7   6    24   27   −3    19
14  Eintracht Moss-Rygge        17    5   4   8    21   27   −6    19
15  Hospitaliers                17    4   7   6    24   31   −7    19
16  Atammik Zenith FK           17    4   4   9    18   28  −10    16
17  AFK Hans Island Pioneers    17    3   5   9    20   32  −12    14
18  Yuzhny Equinox FC           17    3   4  10    19   29  −10    13

In Divisjon Three, the two favourites for the title are sitting in first and second place, with Sharks and Bears providing a zoological link that the Cossacks in third fail to upkeep. You have to go all the way down to Severny Wingtips in sixteenth to find the next reference to the animal kingdom in fact, and they're only supported off the bottom by St Gallen and Universitet at the moment.

------Divisjon Three            Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1  Franz Josef Sharks         17   10   4   3    32   20  +12    34
 2  Waldenøya Bears            17   10   3   4    33   18  +15    33
 3  FK Norsviken Cossacks      17   10   2   5    34   24  +10    32
 4  Mekoryuk Maskettes         17    9   3   5    29   21   +8    30
 5  SK 1982 Matua              17    6   9   2    31   21  +10    27
 6  Bathurst Zenith FC         17    8   3   6    23   16   +7    27
 7  Sisimut Town AFK           17    8   2   7    25   22   +3    26
 8  Bohemiens Grise Fiord      17    8   2   7    24   22   +2    26
 9  Toyoharo Revolutionaries   17    7   4   6    31   26   +5    25
10  Axel Town AFC              17    6   6   5    28   21   +7    24
11  Skipsbyggere IFK           17    6   6   5    20   22   −2    24
12  Energie Møllna-Grei SC     17    6   4   7    21   29   −8    22
13  Rapid Jan Mayen FK         17    4   6   7    23   27   −4    18
14  SK Stryær                  17    4   5   8    22   26   −4    17
15  Eastgate Victoria FC       17    4   5   8    19   27   −8    17
16  Severny Wingtips           17    3   6   8    14   23   −9    15
17  Universitet                17    3   4  10    17   36  −19    13
18  St Gallen 47               17    2   4  11    20   45  −25    10

In the East Divisjon, Jorgen Hauge managed Viking are currently leading the league, chased all the way by Reoslute Hills, Korsten, and Sturm Grimsey, with only three points separating the top five. Things are similarly tight at the bottom, with only five points separating sevenths from thirteenth - Sturm Rassinger the team a two point gap off at the bottom of the table.

------East Divisjon             Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1  Måriussa Viking FK         13    7   4   2    26   17   +9    25
 2  Resolute Hills FC          13    7   3   3    20   17   +3    24
 3  Korsten Lokomotiv          13    7   2   4    26   11  +15    23
 4  FC1. Sturm Grímsey         13    7   2   4    24   20   +4    23
 5  Crusaders                  13    6   4   3    19   12   +7    22
 6  Sporting Club Aasiaat 87   13    5   4   4    23   15   +8    19
 7  Surtsey Rovers SK          13    4   5   4    20   22   −2    17
 8  San Moranna FC             13    4   5   4    12   15   −3    17
 9  Dinamo Clavering SC        13    5   1   7    16   23   −7    16
10  Agheim CF                  13    4   2   7    18   22   −4    14
11  Cape Somerville Town       13    3   5   5    14   22   −8    14
12  SK Sporting Juura          13    3   4   6    11   18   −7    13
13  Steffansson Island FC      13    3   3   7    18   24   −6    12
14  SK Sturm Rässinger 76      13    2   4   7     8   17   −9    10

In the West Divisjon, Hoyvik Town have amassed an impressive points tally thus far, and they'll be favourites to go up accordingly. Devon Bay Lights are being chased hard by Neftegorsk for that second place at the moment, with things looking bleak at the bottom for Lillehammer and Karlstadt.

------West Divisjon            Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1  Hoyvik Town FC            13    8   4   1    26   12  +14    28
 2  Devon Bay Lights FC       13    7   4   2    20   13   +7    25
 3  Rapid Neftegorsk FK       13    7   3   3    22   14   +8    24
 4  FC Fetlar                 13    6   4   3    21   15   +6    22
 5  SK Yuzhny Albion          13    6   3   4    18   10   +8    21
 6  Okhotsk Kholmsk Town FC   13    5   3   5    20   16   +4    18
 7  Royal NK Sikjonek         13    5   3   5    19   18   +1    18
 8  Fjorhorgen SK             13    4   4   5    17   20   −3    16
 9  NKK Urri                  13    4   4   5    16   21   −5    16
10  Devon Bay Seals FC        13    4   3   6    16   21   −5    15
11  Henfergen Town FC         13    3   5   5    14   21   −7    14
12  Dinamo Olsa FK            13    2   6   5    16   25   −9    12
13  1. Lokomotiv Karlstadt    13    3   1   9    15   20   −5    10
14  MK Lillehammer            13    2   3   8    10   24  −14     9

Not forgetting the Regional League, of course, whose divisions look like this at the halfway point. Still 2000 minutes or so to play however, and a lot can happen yet. The teams at the bottom of each division will be cast out into the cold of the non-FPIFA leagues, so a lot rides on this.

------Central Premier              Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1  FC Velcosta Cliffs            22   13   6   3    44   17  +27    45
 2  RSK Moorlands                 22   13   4   5    44   21  +23    43
 3  Severnaya Zemlya 88 Equinox   22   12   4   6    36   26  +10    40
 4  Bennett and Zhokhov           22   11   5   6    39   32   +7    38
 5  Seratakki Villagers           22   10   6   6    33   27   +6    36
 6  Svenskøya SV98                22    8   7   7    32   32    0    31
 7  FC Svenskøya                  22    7   6   9    30   28   +2    27
 8  Torpedo Sibir RKA             22    7   6   9    32   33   −1    27
 9  FK Ost-Volonovsk              22    5   5  12    29   54  −25    20
10  Larsen Bay Thunder FC         22    4   7  11    27   40  −13    19
11  FK Spartak Eilinn             22    5   4  13    29   45  −16    19
12  Machtspool Whitesleeves FC    22    5   4  13    22   42  −20    19

------North-Eastern Premier  Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1  Sutherland Foundry SK   22   13   5   4    37   22  +15    44
 2  SK Skarpnack            22   12   6   4    39   20  +19    42
 3  FK Aagen Zenith         22   12   5   5    33   18  +15    41
 4  McAvery Centurions      22   12   3   7    39   26  +13    39
 5  KSC Brighthelmstone     22    9   8   5    33   23  +10    35
 6  FC Kampengar Magpies    22   11   1  10    36   34   +2    34
 7  FC North Melville       22   10   3   9    36   28   +8    33
 8  North Banks FC          22    9   1  12    27   39  −12    28
 9  FC1. Rangers            22    7   3  12    23   32   −9    24
10  Sannegarden Fleet FK    22    7   2  13    25   37  −12    23
11  FKRA Norregaard         22    4   4  14    14   42  −28    16
12  AIK Oversetten          22    4   3  15    14   35  −21    15

------South-Eastern Premier     Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1  IHK Geddesberg             22   12   5   5    40   21  +19    41
 2  Neuerlatz AFK              22   10   8   4    31   17  +14    38
 3  Invermuir Highlanders FC   22    9   8   5    38   32   +6    35
 4  KA Rikyaare                22    8   8   6    31   25   +6    32
 5  Holtrecht Force SK         22    9   5   8    35   32   +3    32
 6  Ingvar Peaks FC            22    7   9   6    25   25    0    30
 7  AIK Alejavik               22    7   7   8    29   32   −3    28
 8  Maritime Hove FC           22    7   6   9    31   37   −6    27
 9  SK Thor 1898               22    6   7   9    32   34   −2    25
10  Ilksporta IK               22    7   4  11    25   31   −6    25
11  Daugen Borealis FC         22    7   3  12    25   45  −20    24
12  IK62 Wagnerevn             22    5   6  11    24   35  −11    21

------Western Premier        Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1  FK Weisshaus            22   12   5   5    38   25  +13    41
 2  Savoonga Moor SK        22   10   8   4    34   28   +6    38
 3  Kirkenes SK             22    9  10   3    29   26   +3    37
 4  Northbrook Zenith FC    22   10   6   6    31   31    0    36
 5  Matahiko Viktory SK     22    8  10   4    32   17  +15    34
 6  Logan United FC         22    9   5   8    34   31   +3    32
 7  Grass-Lisch AFC         22    8   7   7    35   27   +8    31
 8  SK Stromness Electric   22    7   6   9    31   27   +4    27
 9  GVFFK Pekarik           22    6   7   9    29   28   +1    25
10  AFC Aigburth            22    6   6  10    20   31  −11    24
11  SV Keldira Zenith       22    4   5  13    20   40  −20    17
12  NKK Masan-Hiko          22    3   5  14    14   36  −22    14

by **Polar Islandstates** » Sun Jan 26, 2014 5:08 pm

Next part of the league season, and there is everything to play for still.

MATCHDAY 18
FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls 4–0 SK Sturm Nuuk
Jan Mayen Islanders 1–1 East Franz Athletic
RSK Longyearbyen Town 1–3 Northbrook Diamonds FK
FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla 1–0 SK Aasiaat Harbour
Franz Josef Young Boys 0–0 FC Torshavn
SC Kiel 1–4 SK Franz Josef City
FC Cape St Paul 3–1 Red Star Severny
FC Axel Heiburg 4–2 Koppen Rig Force
FC Solovetsky Monastery 1–0 FK Viipuri 56
A Churin masterclass sees the Astograthian striker score a hat-trick in Surtsey'd four-nil demolition of Sturm Nuuk, and a late goal from Jack Moses is scant consolation for Longyearbyen Town as they lose three-one at home to Northbrook. Viipuri came close to a point in Solovetsky, but a goal from Anton Bohinen puts paid to that plan, and Axel Heiburg hit four past Koppen Rig. The long awaited return of SK to the The Cauldron, an event that hasn't happened since Lions SC were kicking around, is a bit of a non-contest, with the Griffons hitting four past their hosts to no reply, matching the weekend's endeavours from rivals Surtsey and Axel Heiburg.

MATCHDAY 19
FC Solovetsky Monastery 1–2 FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls
FK Viipuri 56 3–2 FC Axel Heiburg
Koppen Rig Force 3–0 FC Cape St Paul
Red Star Severny 1–1 SC Kiel
SK Franz Josef City 2–0 Franz Josef Young Boys
FC Torshavn 1–1 FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla
SK Aasiaat Harbour 1–0 RSK Longyearbyen Town
Northbrook Diamonds FK 2–3 Jan Mayen Islanders
East Franz Athletic 4–1 SK Sturm Nuuk
Young Boys make the short trip across to the Landstadt from Sogne, but goals from Vladimerescu and Delafreniere mean they go home without any points for show for their trip. Veteran winger Nrubari scores a thunderbolt of a strike for Aasiaat as they sneak past a stubborn Longyearbyen side at home, and Jan Mayen win a thriller in Northbrook thanks to a late Akerhausen goal. The result of the day however can in Viipuri, where a string of superb saves from young keeper Merlin Nordholm saw them record a famous home victory over FC Axel Heiburg. Not only is that a moment of joy for the fans, it will also give them a fighting chance of staying up.

MATCHDAY 20
FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls 2–1 East Franz Athletic
SK Sturm Nuuk 4–2 Northbrook Diamonds FK
Jan Mayen Islanders 2–2 SK Aasiaat Harbour
RSK Longyearbyen Town 3–1 FC Torshavn
FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla 1–1 SK Franz Josef City
Franz Josef Young Boys 2–1 Red Star Severny
SC Kiel 2–2 Koppen Rig Force
FC Cape St Paul 3–1 FK Viipuri 56
FC Axel Heiburg 2–1 FC Solovetsky Monastery
Surtsey Island Gulls are looking in ominously good form at the moment, and a double from Kolehmainen was enough to see them get the three points against a nonetheless highly motivated looking East Franz side. FC Azel Heiburg almost slump to a second embarrassing defeat in a row when they faced Solovetsky Monastery, but the late one-two assault of Cornelius and Oslograd meant Pasternack's opening goal for the visitors counts for nought. Aasiaat and Jan Mayen secure a draw that does neither of them many favours in the race for a Champions' Cup spot, but there's also big news from Bjarnarey where the defending champions are held to a draw, and in Nuuk too where Northbrook Diamonds get their arses served to them on a plate.

LATITUDE CUP Round Four
Franz Josef Young Boys 1-0 SC Kiel
FK Grise Fiord 0-2 FK Viipuri 56
Scapa Bay Rovers 3-1 FC Axel Heiburg
Energie Møllna-Grei SC 1-0 Yuzhny Equinox FC
Toyoharo Revolutionaries 2-2 FC Torshavn (2-3 AET)
SK Franz Josef City 1-0 Jan Mayen Islanders
RSK Longyearbyen Town 4-0 Henfergen Town FC
East Franz Athletic 1-0 AC Aleutia Volcanoes
FC Svenskøya 0-3 Melville Celtic
North Star Grímsey 3-2 SK Aasiaat Harbour
Uelmark MK 3-2 Resolute Hills FC
SK Nasjonale Hauker 0-1 SK 1982 Matua
Holtrecht Force SK 0-1 Northbrook Diamonds FK
Resolute Storm 1913 FC 3-1 Novaya Sibir Reds
Fjorhorgen SK 2-2 Red Star Severny (3-2 AET)
FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls 1-1 Koppen Rig Force (1-1 AET, 4-2 PKs)
So the Latitude Cup fourth round comes swinging its way through, and there are a couple of gallant runs that come to an end. FC Svenskøya's run is halted by Melville Celtic, and a single goal from Finiguerra was the only difference between Holtrecht Force and Northbrook Diamonds. Red Star Severny's dismal season gets worse as they are beaten in extra time by lowly Fjorhorgen SK, but the tie of the round is the big ticket SK-Jan Mayen clash at the Landstadt, where van Huijgevoort's free kick is the only goal in a tense match.

MATCHDAY 21
FC Axel Heiburg 1–3 FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls
FC Solovetsky Monastery 1–2 FC Cape St Paul
FK Viipuri 56 2–4 SC Kiel
Koppen Rig Force 0–3 Franz Josef Young Boys
Red Star Severny 2–3 FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla
SK Franz Josef City 2–2 RSK Longyearbyen Town
FC Torshavn 1–1 Jan Mayen Islanders
SK Aasiaat Harbour 1–2 SK Sturm Nuuk
Northbrook Diamonds FK 1–0 East Franz Athletic
A late Krasnaia own goal off a cross from Ia Rodda is enough to sink Red Star at home to Bjarnarey, and things look like going from bad to worse for manager Paatelainen in Severny. Surtsey are looking in fine fettle however, and goals from Guus Olsen, Jeremiah Pipp, and Oskarbi Churin mean they blow Axel Heiburg away in the first half. There was a consolation goal for Skorji Oslograd in the second half, but Axel Torvig Park was silent at the final whistle as the Gulls take another three points home from their travels. Big result. Northbrook also secure a vital three points in their search for Champions' Cup football when a solitary Kungas-Vaga volley secures them the win against East Franz. Viipuri may have been on a high still from their win over Axel Heiburg, but losing heavily at home to SC Kiel will do them no favours whatsoever.

MATCHDAY 22
FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls 0–1 Northbrook Diamonds FK
East Franz Athletic 1–2 SK Aasiaat Harbour
SK Sturm Nuuk 2–1 FC Torshavn
Jan Mayen Islanders 0–1 SK Franz Josef City
RSK Longyearbyen Town 3–2 Red Star Severny
FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla 2–0 Koppen Rig Force
Franz Josef Young Boys 2–1 FK Viipuri 56
SC Kiel 1–3 FC Solovetsky Monastery
FC Cape St Paul 1–1 FC Axel Heiburg
We were worried about Northbrook for a wee bit back there, but back to back wins over top-four rivals has calmed us right down. This time it is away at high-flying Surtsey where the Diamonds' defence shines, defending the lead granted to them by Tom Riley's first half header for eighty-five minutes and picking up an impressive three points. SK win the always fascinating Ospreys-SK clash thanks to a goal from the ageing Karsten Eiger, and a brace from Aasiaat hero Eikr Lillehammer sees the Pilots overturn the deficit against freefalling East Franz.

MATCHDAY 23
FC Cape St Paul 1–1 FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls
FC Axel Heiburg 2–4 SC Kiel
FC Solovetsky Monastery 1–0 Franz Josef Young Boys
FK Viipuri 56 1–3 FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla
Koppen Rig Force 2–4 RSK Longyearbyen Town
Red Star Severny 1–1 Jan Mayen Islanders
SK Franz Josef City 1–3 SK Sturm Nuuk
FC Torshavn 0–2 East Franz Athletic
SK Aasiaat Harbour 4–1 Northbrook Diamonds FK
East Franz finally get back to winning ways, and its at the expense of an FC Torshavn side that's otherwise been enjoying a decent season. Two goals in the second half from Strommen and Mannerheim do the damage, and a second half pair of goals were also the order of the for Sturm Nuuk, who stunned SK by coming from a goal down to win at the Landstadt by three goals to one - an almost unheard of feat. FC Axel Heiburg are proving to have something of a soft belly this season meanwhile, and two goals each from striker Felix Alstad and former Surtsey winger Wolfgang Mannisenmaki are to blame for their four-two home defeat to SC Kiel. Aasiaat show off their Champions' Cup credentials with a four-one hammering of Northbrook, displaying a total lack of missing Luke Mitchell in the process.

MATCHDAY 24
FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls 2–3 SK Aasiaat Harbour
Northbrook Diamonds FK 4–2 FC Torshavn
East Franz Athletic 4–1 SK Franz Josef City
SK Sturm Nuuk 1–0 Red Star Severny
Jan Mayen Islanders 1–5 Koppen Rig Force
RSK Longyearbyen Town 2–0 FK Viipuri 56
FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla 0–1 FC Solovetsky Monastery
Franz Josef Young Boys 0–2 FC Axel Heiburg
SC Kiel 3–2 FC Cape St Paul
Well well, Aasiaat, you are in form, aren't you? Jasper and Roskorwell find the net for the Pilots in Surtsey, before Churin and Elliott strike back for the home side. It took a captain's goal to fell the Gulls in the end, and Adkvissen's strike in the dying minutes has sent shockwaves through the title race. SC Kiel win three-two at home to St Paul, and a wonderful display from Villeneuve knocks FC Torshavn all over the park, but the headlines are grabbed by two hammerings. First, Jan Mayen went down five-one at home to lowly Koppen Rig Force - who promptly released a DVD of the encounter. And then in the evening match, it was an Elfsteijn Derby match to forget for Griffons fans as their trip to the Rendahl went about as badly as any trip to the Rendahl can. Luke Mitchell scored in the first half to set things up nicely for SK, but a second half revival for the Spires saw goals from Marin, Oyen-Spekke, and a double from Kristofer Kilpter turn the tide in the most emphatic way possible. There'll be a DVD of this as well, I'm sure.

LATITUDE CUP Round Five
Scapa Bay Rovers 1-1 Melville Celtic (2-1 AET)
FC Torshavn 2-0 RSK Longyearbyen Town
East Franz Athletic 4-2 North Star Grímsey
FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls 1-1 SK 1982 Matua (2-1 AET)
Northbrook Diamonds FK 1-2 Uelmark MK
FK Viipuri 56 0-1 SK Franz Josef City
Energie Møllna-Grei SC 0-0 Resolute Storm 1913 FC (1-0 AET)
Franz Josef Young Boys 3-0 Fjorhorgen SK
When Latitude Cup quarter final spaces are on offer, everyone pays attention, and today is no exception. A lightly weakened Northbrook side will be highly embarrassed to go out at home to Uelmark MK in the biggest cupset of the day, and Young Boys finally put an end to Fjorhorgen's inspiring run with a three-nil win in Sogne. SK rely on a late van Huijgevoort free kick to squeak past Viipuri, and Surtsey Island Gulls leave it even later with a Kolehmainen strike in extra time required to put them through at Matua's expense. Elsewhere, there were also wins for Mollna-Grei, Scapa Bay Rovers, East Franz, and FC Torshavn.

MATCHDAY 25
SC Kiel 0–1 FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls
FC Cape St Paul 1–1 Franz Josef Young Boys
FC Axel Heiburg 0–0 FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla
FC Solovetsky Monastery 0–0 RSK Longyearbyen Town
FK Viipuri 56 1–1 Jan Mayen Islanders
Koppen Rig Force 0–0 SK Sturm Nuuk
Red Star Severny 2–1 East Franz Athletic
SK Franz Josef City 2–0 Northbrook Diamonds FK
FC Torshavn 1–0 SK Aasiaat Harbour
The Elfsteijn and Latitude Cup exploits appear to have tired East Franz out however, and by losing two-one in Severny they offer Red Star some much needed cheer, and Paatelainen some much needed relief. Kolehmainen shows no such Latitude Cup hangover however, and his incredible first half strike was just enough to see the Gulls edge past SC Kiel. FC Torshavn record an impressive win against Aasiaat thanks to a goal from Se Meri, and an impressive display of attacking football from SK sees them trot out two-nil winners at hom to Northbrook thanks to a bracefrom the ever-stylish Pedrinho.

MATCHDAY 26
FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls 4–2 FC Torshavn
SK Aasiaat Harbour 3–3 SK Franz Josef City
Northbrook Diamonds FK 1–1 Red Star Severny
East Franz Athletic 0–0 Koppen Rig Force
SK Sturm Nuuk 1–3 FK Viipuri 56
Jan Mayen Islanders 3–1 FC Solovetsky Monastery
RSK Longyearbyen Town 1–2 FC Axel Heiburg
FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla 1–2 FC Cape St Paul
Franz Josef Young Boys 1–0 SC Kiel
They may have dropped some points after a run of good form earlier on in the second half of the season, but Surtsey were certainly firing on all cylinders this weekend, with the Churin-Kolehmainen partnership combining to devastating effect at home to Torshavn, with two goals each for the established strike partners. Jepsen and Saari hit back for the Kittiwakes, but Surtsey were simply too strong. Northbrook draw one-all at home to Red Star thanks to a last minute equaliser from Tuhinju, denying Red Star and goalscorer Rancisc Faro a much needed three points. Also in the business of denying three points is Eikr Lillehammer, whose late goal for Aasiaat at home to SK saw the six-goal thriller finish all square.

So, eight games to go and those results mean that we could be headed for a two-horse race this season. SK Franz Josef City and Surtsey Island Gulls both sit on fifty-two points as things stand, and things could come down to the very last kick of the season at this rate. Northbrook and Aasiaat are fighting tooth and nail, if somewhat further back, for the final two Champions' Cup spots as things stand, but the loitering threats of Axel Heiburg and East Franz will be looming heavy in the minds of Diamonds and Pilots fans. If Bjarnarey could hold on to seventh place meanwhile, they'd be deliriously happy. At the bottom, well, Viipuri are still there, as are Koppen Rig. Young Boys have lifted themselves out of trouble a little but Red Star are having a miserable season and need to seriously buck their ideas up.

------Divisjon One               Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1  FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls   26   16   4   6    60   31  +29    52
 2  SK Franz Josef City         26   15   7   4    55   33  +22    52
 3  Northbrook Diamonds FK      26   13   7   6    42   31  +11    46
 4  SK Aasiaat Harbour          26   13   6   7    49   30  +19    45
 5  FC Axel Heiburg             26   11   8   7    45   37   +8    41
 6  East Franz Athletic         26   11   7   8    46   35  +11    40
 7  FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla     26   10   8   8    41   42   −1    38
 8  FC Solovetsky Monastery     26   10   6  10    36   36    0    36
 9  RSK Longyearbyen Town       26    9   6  11    35   36   −1    33
10  SK Sturm Nuuk               26    8   9   9    33   40   −7    33
11  FC Cape St Paul             26    8   8  10    33   44  −11    32
12  Jan Mayen Islanders         26    7  10   9    30   36   −6    31
13  FC Torshavn                 26    8   6  12    35   42   −7    30
14  SC Kiel                     26    7   7  12    38   44   −6    28
15  Franz Josef Young Boys      26    6  10  10    30   45  −15    28
16  Red Star Severny            26    6   8  12    34   48  −14    26
17  Koppen Rig Force            26    5  10  11    35   43   −8    25
18  FK Viipuri 56               26    5   5  16    29   53  −24    20

In Divisjon Two, North Star lead the race for what would be a welcome return to the top flight. They are being chased all the way as things stand by Nasjonale Hauker, with Resolute Storm and Novya Sibir leading the chase for the third and fourth spots as things stand. At the bottom, Atammik Zenith and Hospitaliers currently sit above a Yuzhny Equinox side that looks in serious trouble, but Hans Island and Uelmark aren't safe either; not by any stretch of the imagination. In the middle of the table, seven teams are currently separated by just a single point.

------Divisjon Two               Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1  North Star Grímsey          26   15   5   6    46   32  +14    50
 2  SK Nasjonale Hauker         26   13  10   3    50   27  +23    49
 3  Resolute Storm 1913 FC      26   13   6   7    41   30  +11    45
 4  Novaya Sibir Reds           26   13   5   8    44   41   +3    44
 5  Rapid SK Eysturoy           26   11   8   7    42   31  +11    41
 6  FK Grise Fiord              26   10   7   9    34   34    0    37
 7  Lokomotiv Barentsberg       26   10   5  11    40   37   +3    35
 8  Melville Celtic             26   10   5  11    36   33   +3    35
 9  Scapa Bay Rovers            26   10   5  11    39   37   +2    35
10  AC Aleutia Volcanoes        26    9   8   9    39   38   +1    35
11  Islay Town Mechanical       26    9   8   9    35   37   −2    35
12  Klub Atletisk Spitsbergen   26    8  10   8    44   41   +3    34
13  Eintracht Moss-Rygge        26    9   7  10    32   38   −6    34
14  Uelmark MK                  26    8   7  11    33   42   −9    31
15  AFK Hans Island Pioneers    26    7   7  12    35   44   −9    28
16  Hospitaliers                26    5  12   9    35   48  −13    27
17  Atammik Zenith FK           26    7   4  15    28   47  −19    25
18  Yuzhny Equinox FC           26    4   7  15    27   43  −16    19

In Divisjon Three, Norsviken are tied at the top with Franz Josef Sharks, with pre-season favourites Waldenoya just two points further back in third. Bohemiens are going strong in sixth as they hunt for that elusive Grise Fiord derby next season, whilst at the bottom universitet of Axel Heiburg are looking sorry for themselves on only seventeen points. St Gallen aren't doing much better, whilst everyone from Severny Wingtips up to Eastgate Victoria looks likely to be drawn into a fight to avoid those last two drop spots.

------Divisjon Three            Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1  FK Norsviken Cossacks      26   14   6   6    45   30  +15    48
 2  Franz Josef Sharks         26   14   6   6    43   35   +8    48
 3  Waldenøya Bears            26   14   4   8    45   27  +18    46
 4  Mekoryuk Maskettes         26   13   6   7    40   28  +12    45
 5  Bathurst Zenith FC         26   12   6   8    36   27   +9    42
 6  Bohemiens Grise Fiord      26   12   4  10    33   31   +2    40
 7  SK 1982 Matua              26    8  14   4    42   32  +10    38
 8  Axel Town AFC              26   10   7   9    44   34  +10    37
 9  Sisimut Town AFK           26   10   4  12    36   37   −1    34
10  Toyoharo Revolutionaries   26    9   7  10    39   41   −2    34
11  Eastgate Victoria FC       26    8   8  10    31   37   −6    32
12  Energie Møllna-Grei SC     26    8   8  10    32   39   −7    32
13  SK Stryær                  26    7  10   9    33   34   −1    31
14  Skipsbyggere IFK           26    7  10   9    30   35   −5    31
15  Rapid Jan Mayen FK         26    6  11   9    36   37   −1    29
16  Severny Wingtips           26    7   8  11    23   32   −9    29
17  St Gallen 47               26    4   9  13    35   60  −25    21
18  Universitet                26    3   8  15    24   51  −27    17

by **Polar Islandstates** » Sun Jan 26, 2014 5:29 pm

Final part of the league season, and we finally get our exiting conclusion!

MATCHDAY 27
Franz Josef Young Boys 2–2 FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls
SC Kiel 1–1 FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla
FC Cape St Paul 2–2 RSK Longyearbyen Town
FC Axel Heiburg 1–0 Jan Mayen Islanders
FC Solovetsky Monastery 2–1 SK Sturm Nuuk
FK Viipuri 56 1–3 East Franz Athletic
Koppen Rig Force 0–1 Northbrook Diamonds FK
Red Star Severny 2–1 SK Aasiaat Harbour
SK Franz Josef City 1–0 FC Torshavn
Things are hotting up in races all over the league now, but that late goal for Martin Hermesniemi could have a crucial effect in the title race, rescuing a point for Franz Josef Young Boys at home to Surtsey Island Gulls in the process and giving a chance to take outright lead of the table to SK. SK don't pass up chances like that, and in the late game they take the lead through Pedrinho against FC Torshavn in the fifth minute and hold onto to it for the whole match. Solovetsky beat Nuuk thanks to two goals in the first ten minutes that proved too high a mountain to climb, whilst Felix Saarinen scores the goal of the day as East Franz breeze past Viipuri.

MATCHDAY 28
FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls 2–1 SK Franz Josef City
FC Torshavn 4–0 Red Star Severny
SK Aasiaat Harbour 3–0 Koppen Rig Force
Northbrook Diamonds FK 0–0 FK Viipuri 56
East Franz Athletic 1–0 FC Solovetsky Monastery
SK Sturm Nuuk 2–3 FC Axel Heiburg
Jan Mayen Islanders 3–0 FC Cape St Paul
RSK Longyearbyen Town 1–2 SC Kiel
FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla 2–1 Franz Josef Young Boys
This was the match that everyone was waiting for then, and it didn't disappoint. Surtsey strike back in the title race after drawing last week, and beating SK at home is a great way to signal that intent. Sorin Vladimerescu started events by hitting the post and watched as David Roger headed in the rebound, before both Pedrinho and Mitchell went close with strikes inside the box. Eiger almost scored early in the second half only for Kolehmainen to score from the ensuing counter-attack, and then finally it was the unlikely figure of Astograthian left-back Ekain Ziaurriz who popped up to beat Nilsson in the air and head home the winner in stoppage time. Elsewhere, well, does anyone care after that? Thought not.

LATITUDE CUP Quarter Finals
East Franz Athletic 1-2 Franz Josef Young Boys
FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls 2-0 Scapa Bay Rovers
FC Torshavn 1-1 Energie Møllna-Grei SC (2-1 AET)
Uelmark MK 0-2 SK Franz Josef City
So the Latitude Cup quarter finals kick in, and the semi finalists are finally known after four thrilling matches. With three Franz Josef City teams left in the cup, something had to give, and today that team was East Franz; undone at home by their rivals from the suburbs, Young Boys. FC Torshavn have to rely on penalties to get past Mollna-Grei, whilst SK denied Uelmark any further cupset with a professional and conservative approach to the match in Grenlund. Surtsey Island Gulls knocked out the last of the lower league opposition with a strong two-nil win over Scapa Bay to complete the semi-final line-up. Some bright spark then noticed that the two teams gunning for the league title were still in the cup, and both could be going for a double if they were kept apart in the semi-final draw. They were.

MATCHDAY 29
FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla 1–2 FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls
Franz Josef Young Boys 0–1 RSK Longyearbyen Town
SC Kiel 1–0 Jan Mayen Islanders
FC Cape St Paul 1–0 SK Sturm Nuuk
FC Axel Heiburg 1–1 East Franz Athletic
FC Solovetsky Monastery 1–2 Northbrook Diamonds FK
FK Viipuri 56 1–0 SK Aasiaat Harbour
Koppen Rig Force 0–1 FC Torshavn
Red Star Severny 1–1 SK Franz Josef City
With the two teams knowing they could face each other in the Latitude Cup final if they play their cards right, both Surtsey and SK plpayed their cards close to the chest in this week's matches - the difference being that Surtsey still picked up three points away to Bjarnarey. SK could only draw in Severny meanwhile, and that hands initiative in the title race back to the Gulls. Axel Heiburg and East Franz share the spoils after an entertaining one-all draw in Axel Heiburg, and Viipuri record a fine home win and collect a prescious three points after one of the Munro brothers, no idea which one, scores the only goal of the game against Aasiaat. Torshavn win the fiercely contested derby match against Koppen Rig - Acquan midfielder Aulenti endearing himself to the fans with the only goal of the match and celebrating it in front of the home fans.

MATCHDAY 30
FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls 7–0 Red Star Severny
SK Franz Josef City 3–1 Koppen Rig Force
FC Torshavn 1–1 FK Viipuri 56
SK Aasiaat Harbour 1–1 FC Solovetsky Monastery
Northbrook Diamonds FK 1–3 FC Axel Heiburg
East Franz Athletic 1–0 FC Cape St Paul
SK Sturm Nuuk 1–2 SC Kiel
Jan Mayen Islanders 3–3 Franz Josef Young Boys
RSK Longyearbyen Town 2–1 FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla
That's more like the Axel Heiburg we saw when Rasmussen was in charge, scoring three slick team-goals at Palace Approach to sink the Diamonds three-one in their own back yard. Aasiaat huff and puff to a one-all draw with Solovetsky, and Viipuri pick up another point with a draw in Torshavn. Could be too little too late though. SK win three-one at home to Koppen Rig, but that elephant in the room up there? Yeah. Surtsey show how devastating they can be on a good day, with Red Star the unfortunate team on the receiving end of a seven-nil pasting. Two each for Churin and Kolehmainen, and then single goals for Navarro, Niemanen, and Einarsson do the damage, and if they keep this form up then Surtsey could win the title with a record score.

MATCHDAY 31
RSK Longyearbyen Town 1–2 FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls
FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla 0–2 Jan Mayen Islanders
Franz Josef Young Boys 1–1 SK Sturm Nuuk
SC Kiel 2–0 East Franz Athletic
FC Cape St Paul 1–2 Northbrook Diamonds FK
FC Axel Heiburg 2–2 SK Aasiaat Harbour
FC Solovetsky Monastery 2–1 FC Torshavn
FK Viipuri 56 1–2 SK Franz Josef City
Koppen Rig Force 0–1 Red Star Severny
SK in in Viipuri, dooming the home side, but they're relying on mistakes from Surtsey at the moment, and those just aren't coming as the Gulls dispatch RSK Longyearbyen Town with a ruthless efficiency. SC Kiel underline how far they've come in just one season with a two-nil win at home to East Franz, keeping them in contention for an unlikely Globe Cup spot. Northbrook come from behind to beat St Paul, and a late goal from Roskorwell rescues a point for Aasiaat at Axel Heiburg. In the relegation six-pointer, a goal apiece from Gauk and Macinko means neither Young Boys nor Sturm Nuuk are able to take anything more than a point from the game. In the other relegation six-pointer, Blake Descoteaux proves his worth to Red Star by stepping up when it counted and slotting home the penalty that sees his side take all hree points home from Koppen Rig.

LATITUDE CUP Semi Finals
FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls 2-0 Franz Josef Young Boys
FC Torshavn 1-1 SK Franz Josef City (1-2 AET)
When Latitude Cup semi finals weekend comes around however, we all pause to watch on in interest as we are left with a dream final. Surtsey progress against' Franz Josef Young Boys thanks to the smart thinking of Klaus Just and Alvar Niemanen in two counter-attacks that each result in a goal for Churin. SK Are also through thanks to a double from their own cup hero, the difference being that Mitchell's second goal cam in extra time after Simo Saari's second half goal for Torshavn had tied things up. The important thing, however, is that we'll get a Latitutde Cup final contested by the top two teams in the league.

MATCHDAY 32
FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls 0–0 Koppen Rig Force
Red Star Severny 3–1 FK Viipuri 56
SK Franz Josef City 1–1 FC Solovetsky Monastery
FC Torshavn 1–2 FC Axel Heiburg
SK Aasiaat Harbour 3–1 FC Cape St Paul
Northbrook Diamonds FK 4–2 SC Kiel
East Franz Athletic 2–0 Franz Josef Young Boys
SK Sturm Nuuk 0–0 FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla
Jan Mayen Islanders 1–2 RSK Longyearbyen Town
There! A chink in the armour from Surtsey as their home advantage fails to count for anything against Koppen Rig as the game finishes goalless. Can SK capitalise and draw the gap to just a single point with a win at home to Solovetsky? No! A late Mitchell goal rescues the point for them after Bohinen's first half goal for the visitors, and SK fans must wonder if that was their only chance to draw things closer. Axel Heiburg, Aasiaat Harbour, and Northbrook Diamonds all pick up another three points in the race for those last two Champions' Cup spots, whilst Longyearbyen's late charge up the table continues with a two-one win in Jan Mayen. Sturm Nuuk pick up a single point at home to Bjarnarey, and whilst this may not sound all that important, it does mean Young Boys must win both their remaining matches if they want to stay up, with Koppen Rig relgated by the same result.

MATCHDAY 33
Jan Mayen Islanders 1–2 FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls
RSK Longyearbyen Town 2–1 SK Sturm Nuuk
FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla 0–0 East Franz Athletic
Franz Josef Young Boys 0–1 Northbrook Diamonds FK
SC Kiel 2–0 SK Aasiaat Harbour
FC Cape St Paul 2–0 FC Torshavn
FC Axel Heiburg 2–3 SK Franz Josef City
FC Solovetsky Monastery 0–1 Red Star Severny
FK Viipuri 56 0–1 Koppen Rig Force
Northbrook pull ahead in the Champions' Cup race with an away win in Sogne, Jean-Eric Villeneuve's free kick condeming Young Boys to relegation in the process, as Aasiaat and Axel Heiburg both lose - Aasiaat to Kiel, and Axel Heiburg at home to SK in a five-goal thrillerr. SK are chasing the title let's not forget, and those goals from Mitchell, Pedrinho, and van Huijgevoort are all very welcome. They are rendered almost uselss by Joachim Elden's second half header however, a header that ensures Surtsey win away to a stagnating Jan Mayen side and maintain the gap between them and SK at three points with just a single game remaining. An even head-to-head (a two-one home win each) means that it would take the most unlikely swing in goal difference on the final day of the season to win things for SK now, and they know it. The last Globe Cup spot is up between Longyearnye, Solovetsky, and Bjarnarey, with East Franz, Aasiaat, and Axel Heiburg contesting the last Champions' Cup spot.

MATCHDAY 34
FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls 2–0 FK Viipuri 56
Koppen Rig Force 0–2 FC Solovetsky Monastery
Red Star Severny 1–2 FC Axel Heiburg
SK Franz Josef City 3–0 FC Cape St Paul
FC Torshavn 3–1 SC Kiel
SK Aasiaat Harbour 3–0 Franz Josef Young Boys
Northbrook Diamonds FK 0–1 FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla
East Franz Athletic 1–2 RSK Longyearbyen Town
SK Sturm Nuuk 1–2 Jan Mayen Islanders
There you have it, guys - the final results, and everything is decided. A fifteen goal turnaround in goal difference was always unlikely, and so it proved. Surtsey waltzed to an efficient two-nil win at home to Viipuri, and the trophy was brought out not long afterwards. SK Franz Josef City did pick up a win in the end, at home to St Paul, but credit to Surtsey where it's due; when it really counted, they went on a ten match unbeaten streak, thirteen if you count the Latitude Cup, and that is the sign of champions. Northbrook Diamonds were already home and hosed in third place, but their home defeat to Bjarnarey gave the Flotilla a shot at Globe Cup football, only for wins for Solovetsky and Longyearbyen Town to deny it to the them. Longyearbye's win over East Franz guaranteed them the last Globe Cup spot as well as dragging East Franz down out of contention for fourth place in the process. That left it between Aasiaat and Axel Heiburg, and with both sides picking up a win, the fourth spot went to the Argonauts. Again. At the bottom, everything was already decided, and the relegated three are Franz Josef Young Boys, Koppen Rig Force, and a Viipuri side who gave it a good go with six wins and were ultimately short of firepower in the end.

------Divisjon One               Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1  FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls   34   22   6   6    79   37  +42    72 - Champions, CC, IoM, CdC
 2  SK Franz Josef City         34   20   9   5    70   41  +29    69 - CC
 3  Northbrook Diamonds FK      34   18   8   8    53   39  +14    62 - CC
 4  FC Axel Heiburg             34   16  10   8    61   48  +13    58 - CC
 5  SK Aasiaat Harbour          34   16   8  10    62   39  +23    56 - GC
 6  East Franz Athletic         34   15   9  10    55   41  +14    54 - GC
 7  RSK Longyearbyen Town       34   14   7  13    48   46   +2    49 - GC
 8  FC Solovetsky Monastery     34   13   8  13    45   44   +1    47
 9  FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla     34   12  11  11    47   50   −3    47
10  SC Kiel                     34   12   8  14    51   54   −3    44
11  Jan Mayen Islanders         34   10  11  13    42   46   −4    41
12  FC Torshavn                 34   11   7  16    46   51   −5    40
13  FC Cape St Paul             34   10   9  15    40   58  −18    39
14  Red Star Severny            34   10   9  15    43   64  −21    39
15  SK Sturm Nuuk               34    8  11  15    40   53  −13    35
16  Franz Josef Young Boys      34    6  13  15    37   60  −23    31 - Relegated
17  Koppen Rig Force            34    6  11  17    37   54  −17    29 - Relegated
18  FK Viipuri 56               34    6   7  21    34   65  −31    25 - Relegated

CHAMPIONS: FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls

Runners-Up: SK Franz Josef City
Relegated: Franz Josef Young Boys, Koppen Rig Force, FK Viipuri 56
Player of the Season: 
1.  Gustaf Kolehmainen (FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls)
2.  Luke Mitchell (SK Franz Josef City)
3.  Eikr Lillehammer (SK Aasiaat Harbour)
4.  Torsten Navarro (FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls)
5.  Pedrinho (SK Franz Josef City)
Overseas Player of the Season:
1.  Luke Mitchell (SK Franz Josef City)
2.  Pedrinho (SK Franz Josef City)
3.  Oskarbi Churin (FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls)
4.  Jack Moses (RSK Longyearbyen Town)
5.  Ezekiel Fibonacci (Northbrook Diamonds FK)
Young Player (u-23) of the Season:
1.  Torsten Navarro (FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls)
2.  Bjorn Konigstein (SK Franz Josef City)
3.  Oskarbi Churin (FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls)
4.  Albin Oslograd (FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla)
5.  Leif Ulsletten (Red Star Severny)
Top Goalscorers:
24 -  Gustaf Kolehmainen (FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls)
23 -  Luke Mitchell (SK Franz Josef City)     
20 -  Alessandro Finiguerra (Northbrook Diamonds FK)
      Oskarbi Churin (FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls)
19 -  Martin Roskorwell (SK Aasiaat Harbour)
      Sê Mêrí (FC Torshavn)
18 -  Pedrinho (SK Franz Josef City)
      Skorji Oslograd (FC Axel Heiburg)
      Roddy Dickson (RSK Longyearbyen Town)
      Wojciech Jagr (FC Axel Heiburg)
17 -  Felix Saarinen (East Franz Athletic)
16 -  Albin Oslograd (FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla)
      Gaspard Demaru (Jan Mayen Islanders)
      Blake Descoteaux (Red Star Severny)
      Victor Larsen (Red Star Severny)
Team of the Season:

In Divisjon Two, it is Nasjonale Hauker who have done what they have threatened to do for a while now, and they take the Divisjon Two title by just a single point over North Star, who will make a welcome return to the top flight. Also bouncing straight back up is Resolute Storm 1913, who ended up five points ahead of fourth placed Novaya Sibir Reds in the end. The middle of the table was as congested as Divisjon Two ever is, but at the bottom of the table, Yuzhny Equinox went down with a dismal twenty-one points, joined by Atammik Zenith and Uelmark MK in the drop.

------Divisjon Two               Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1  SK Nasjonale Hauker         34   19  10   5    71   35  +36    67 - Promoted, SBCC
 2  North Star Grímsey          34   20   6   8    58   43  +15    66 - Promoted, SBCC
 3  Resolute Storm 1913 FC      34   17   8   9    47   34  +13    59 - Promoted, SBCC
 4  Novaya Sibir Reds           34   16   6  12    53   49   +4    54 - SBCC
 5  Melville Celtic             34   15   8  11    51   41  +10    53
 6  Lokomotiv Barentsberg       34   15   7  12    54   43  +11    52
 7  FK Grise Fiord              34   14   9  11    44   42   +2    51
 8  Klub Atletisk Spitsbergen   34   13  10  11    51   46   +5    49
 9  Islay Town Mechanical       34   13   9  12    44   46   −2    48
10  Rapid SK Eysturoy           34   13   8  13    54   48   +6    47
11  Scapa Bay Rovers            34   13   8  13    48   44   +4    47
12  AC Aleutia Volcanoes        34   11   9  14    46   47   −1    42
13  AFK Hans Island Pioneers    34   11   8  15    49   60  −11    41
14  Eintracht Moss-Rygge        34   10   9  15    40   53  −13    39
15  Hospitaliers                34    8  14  12    44   59  −15    38
16  Uelmark MK                  34    8  10  16    39   54  −15    34 - Relegated
17  Atammik Zenith FK           34    9   6  19    36   58  −22    33 - Relegated
18  Yuzhny Equinox FC           34    4   9  21    35   62  −27    21 - Relegated

CHAMPIONS: SK Nasjonale Hauker

Runners-Up: North Star Grímsey
Promoted: SK Nasjonale Hauker, North Star Grímsey, Resolute Storm 1913 FC
Relegated: Uelmark MK, Atammik Zenith FK, Yuzhny Equinox FC
Player of the Season:  Konrad Refsgaard (SK Nasjonale Hauker)
Top Goalscorer: 27 -  Josef Aberg (SK Nasjonale Hauker)

In Divisjon Three, Franz Josef Sharks and Waldenoya Bears underlined their pre-season status as favourites by taking the top two spots, with SK 1982 Matua joining them in promotion by just a point from lowly and vastly overachieving Norsviken Cossacks. Universitet and St Gallen both go down with poor points totals, but there was a huge battle at the bottom for the other two spots, and Stryaer and Toyoharo are the unlucky sides who've dropped into them.

------Divisjon Three            Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1  Franz Josef Sharks         34   19   7   8    57   45  +12    64 - Promoted
 2  Waldenøya Bears            34   19   4  11    62   43  +19    61 - Promoted
 3  SK 1982 Matua              34   14  16   4    59   36  +23    58 - Promoted
 4  FK Norsviken Cossacks      34   16   9   9    56   44  +12    57
 5  Bathurst Zenith FC         34   15   9  10    45   35  +10    54
 6  Mekoryuk Maskettes         34   15   8  11    50   36  +14    53
 7  Bohemiens Grise Fiord      34   16   5  13    49   46   +3    53
 8  Rapid Jan Mayen FK         34   12  12  10    50   42   +8    48
 9  Axel Town AFC              34   13   7  14    57   47  +10    46
10  Eastgate Victoria FC       34   12  10  12    46   46    0    46
11  Sisimut Town AFK           34   13   6  15    44   48   −4    45
12  Skipsbyggere IFK           34   10  13  11    41   43   −2    43
13  Severny Wingtips           34   10  10  14    38   46   −8    40
14  Energie Møllna-Grei SC     34   10  10  14    38   51  −13    40
15  Toyoharo Revolutionaries   34   10   9  15    47   55   −8    39 - Relegated
16  SK Stryær                  34    8  14  12    38   46   −8    38 - Relegated
17  St Gallen 47               34    5  11  18    40   73  −33    26 - Relegated
18  Universitet                34    4  10  20    32   67  −35    22 - Relegated

CHAMPIONS: Franz Josef Sharks

Runners-Up: Waldenøya Bears
Promoted: Franz Josef Sharks, Waldenøya Bears, SK 1982 Matua
Relegated: Toyoharo Revolutionaries, SK Stryær, St Gallen 47, Universitet
Player of the Season:  Kalle Berge (Franz Josef Sharks)
Top Goalscorer: 21 -  Gustaf Palander (Waldenøya Bears)

In the East Divisjon, Jorgen Hauge lifts his first piece of silverware as a manager, leading Mariussa Viking to the title with a couple of wins in the last two matchdays just ensuring they pop ahead of stuttering Sturm Grimsey and Resolute Hills in the standings. Things were equally tense at the bottom, with Steffansson Island, Sturm Rassigner, Cape Somerville Town, and Agheim CF facing the drop after Sporting Juura went on a run to escape relegation just at the end of the season.

------East Divisjon             Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1  Måriussa Viking FK         26   13   6   7    45   37   +8    45 - Promoted
 2  FC1. Sturm Grímsey         26   13   5   8    47   36  +11    44 - Promoted
 3  Resolute Hills FC          26   12   7   7    43   35   +8    43
 4  Crusaders                  26   12   6   8    37   31   +6    42
 5  Korsten Lokomotiv          26   12   5   9    50   33  +17    41
 6  Surtsey Rovers SK          26   10   9   7    40   33   +7    39
 7  Sporting Club Aasiaat 87   26    9  10   7    42   33   +9    37
 8  San Moranna FC             26   10   7   9    35   34   +1    37
 9  Dinamo Clavering SC        26   10   4  12    38   46   −8    34
10  SK Sporting Juura          26    8   5  13    28   40  −12    29
11  Steffansson Island FC      26    7   7  12    42   49   −7    28 - Relegated
12  SK Sturm Rässinger 76      26    6  10  10    33   41   −8    28 - Relegated
13  Cape Somerville Town       26    6   9  11    34   51  −17    27 - Relegated
14  Agheim CF                  26    7   4  15    31   46  −15    25 - Relegated

CHAMPIONS: Måriussa Viking FK

Runners-Up: FC1. Sturm Grímsey
Promoted: Måriussa Viking FK, FC1. Sturm Grímsey
Relegated: Steffansson Island FC, SK Sturm Rässinger 76, Cape Somerville Town, Agheim CF
Player of the Season:  Hjalmar Kafka (Måriussa Viking FK)
Top Goalscorer: 17 -  Otto Bentzer (Korsten Lokomotiv)

In the West Divisjon, it had been a two-horse race between Hoyvik Town and Okhotsk Kholmsk all season, with the Farosea side winning the silverware to go with the promotion in the end. Dinamo Olsa, MK Lillehammer, and Lokomotiv Karlstadt had all looking in dire circumstances all season, but NKK Urri only get relegated thanks to their four match losing streak at the end of the season.

------West Divisjon            Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1  Hoyvik Town FC            26   16   5   5    47   29  +18    53 - Promoted
 2  Okhotsk Kholmsk Town FC   26   16   3   7    51   27  +24    51 - Promoted
 3  Devon Bay Lights FC       26   13   7   6    39   27  +12    46
 4  FC Fetlar                 26   12   7   7    39   27  +12    43
 5  Rapid Neftegorsk FK       26   13   4   9    43   33  +10    43
 6  SK Yuzhny Albion          26   13   3  10    37   34   +3    42
 7  Henfergen Town FC         26    9   7  10    32   38   −6    34
 8  Devon Bay Seals FC        26   10   4  12    29   35   −6    34
 9  Royal NK Sikjonek         26    9   6  11    31   33   −2    33
10  Fjorhorgen SK             26    8   7  11    29   46  −17    31
11  NKK Urri                  26    7   9  10    38   42   −4    30 - Relegated
12  1. Lokomotiv Karlstadt    26    7   2  17    37   43   −6    23 - Relegated
13  MK Lillehammer            26    6   5  15    27   48  −21    23 - Relegated
14  Dinamo Olsa FK            26    4   9  13    28   45  −17    21 - Relegated

CHAMPIONS: Hoyvik Town FC

Runners-Up: Okhotsk Kholmsk Town FC
Promoted: Hoyvik Town FC, Okhotsk Kholmsk Town FC
Relegated: NKK Urri, 1. Lokomotiv Karlstadt, MK Lillehammer, Dinamo Olsa FK
Player of the Season:  Martin Mogensen (Hoyvik Town FC)
Top Goalscorer: 19 -  Achilles Panula (Okhotsk Kholmsk Town FC)

In the Central Premier, FC Velcosta Cliffs looked for a long time like they could be the first team to break a hundred points in a season, but their lead turned into complacency, and they fell six points short in the end. RSK Moorlands join them in promotion, whilst Spartak Eilinn are the team to go down into the sub-FPIFA leagues.

------Central Premier              Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1  FC Velcosta Cliffs            44   28  10   6    88   41  +47    94 - Promoted
 2  RSK Moorlands                 44   20  10  14    73   49  +24    70 - Promoted
 3  Svenskøya SV98                44   18  14  12    65   50  +15    68
 4  Severnaya Zemlya 88 Equinox   44   19  10  15    61   57   +4    67
 5  FC Svenskøya                  44   19   9  16    74   57  +17    66
 6  Seratakki Villagers           44   18  10  16    63   58   +5    64
 7  Torpedo Sibir RKA             44   18  10  16    60   55   +5    64
 8  Bennett and Zhokhov           44   17  12  15    68   66   +2    63
 9  Larsen Bay Thunder FC         44   12  12  20    55   76  −21    48
10  FK Ost-Volonovsk              44   13   7  24    53   89  −36    46
11  Machtspool Whitesleeves FC    44   11   9  24    44   76  −32    42
12  FK Spartak Eilinn             44    9  11  24    54   84  −30    38 - Relegated

CHAMPIONS: FC Velcosta Cliffs

Runners-Up: RSK Moorlands
Promoted: FC Velcosta Cliffs, RSK Moorlands
Relegated: FK Spartak Eilinn
Player of the Season:  Mika Hautala (FC Velcosta Cliffs)
Top Goalscorer: 37 -  Mika Hautala (FC Velcosta Cliffs)

In the North-Eastern Premier, McAvery Centurions are back on the move as they so often are, trotting back up to the Challenge League thanks to their mastery of the division. Sutherland Foundry raise some eyebrows with their promotion up as well, whilst AIK Oversetten suffer the heartbreak of relegation.

------North-Eastern Premier  Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1  McAvery Centurions      44   27   7  10    83   46  +37    88 - Promoted
 2  Sutherland Foundry SK   44   24  13   7    75   44  +31    85 - Promoted
 3  FK Aagen Zenith         44   24   9  11    78   46  +32    81
 4  KSC Brighthelmstone     44   23  12   9    79   53  +26    81
 5  SK Skarpnack            44   22  10  12    81   57  +24    76
 6  FC North Melville       44   20  10  14    75   57  +18    70
 7  FC Kampengar Magpies    44   21   6  17    74   65   +9    69
 8  FC1. Rangers            44   14   7  23    56   73  −17    49
 9  North Banks FC          44   12   8  24    49   79  −30    44
10  Sannegarden Fleet FK    44   10   9  25    43   74  −31    39
11  FKRA Norregaard         44    8   8  28    39   88  −49    32
12  AIK Oversetten          44    6   7  31    34   84  −50    25 - Relegated

CHAMPIONS: McAvery Centurions

Runners-Up: Sutherland Foundry SK
Promoted: McAvery Centurions, Sutherland Foundry SK
Relegated: AIK Oversetten
Player of the Season:  Mikhael Lazutkin (McAvery Centurions)
Top Goalscorer: 31 -  Victor Bendixen (McAvery Centurions)

In the South-Eastern Premier, Invermuir Highlanders have won the division and move up for next season, and they will be joined by Ilksporta IK, who beat Neauerlatz by a single point and Geddesberg on head-to-head results to secure the second promotion spot. Wagnerevn may be a sizeable town, but their team is not great, and they get relegated this season.

------South-Eastern Premier     Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1  Invermuir Highlanders FC   44   21  13  10    78   57  +21    76 - Promoted
 2  Ilksporta IK               44   19   9  16    65   56   +9    66 - Promoted
 3  IHK Geddesberg             44   19   9  16    64   55   +9    66
 4  Neuerlatz AFK              44   16  17  11    56   42  +14    65
 5  KA Rikyaare                44   16  15  13    64   54  +10    63
 6  AIK Alejavik               44   16  15  13    66   66    0    63
 7  Maritime Hove FC           44   16  11  17    66   69   −3    59
 8  Ingvar Peaks FC            44   14  16  14    52   55   −3    58
 9  Daugen Borealis FC         44   16   8  20    56   75  −19    56
10  Holtrecht Force SK         44   13  14  17    57   64   −7    53
11  SK Thor 1898               44   11  16  17    54   58   −4    49
12  IK62 Wagnerevn             44   10  11  23    39   66  −27    41 - Relegated

CHAMPIONS: Invermuir Highlanders FC

Runners-Up: Ilksporta IK
Promoted: Invermuir Highlanders FC, Ilksporta IK
Relegated: IK62 Wagnerevn
Player of the Season:  Vadim Plotinikov (Invermuir Highlanders FC)
Top Goalscorer: 34 -  Miroslav Grusov (Invermuir Highlanders FC)

In the Western Premier, Kirkenes SK have won plaudits with their attacking football all season, and it pays off as they lift the silverware at the end of the last matchday. Savoonga Moor SK are following them up closely behind, whilst it is Keldira Zenith who must suffer the ignominy of relegation to the state championships.

------Western Premier        Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1  Kirkenes SK             44   20  16   8    69   56  +13    76 - Promoted
 2  Savoonga Moor SK        44   20  15   9    67   50  +17    75 - Promoted
 3  FK Weisshaus            44   20  11  13    57   47  +10    71
 4  Northbrook Zenith FC    44   20   9  15    62   58   +4    69
 5  GVFFK Pekarik           44   19  11  14    70   50  +20    68
 6  SK Stromness Electric   44   17  13  14    68   59   +9    64
 7  AFC Aigburth            44   17  12  15    51   54   −3    63
 8  Grass-Lisch AFC         44   15  14  15    68   63   +5    59
 9  Matahiko Viktory SK     44   13  17  14    59   48  +11    56
10  Logan United FC         44   16   7  21    65   65    0    55
11  NKK Masan-Hiko          44    7  11  26    39   84  −45    32
12  SV Keldira Zenith       44    7  10  27    39   80  −41    31 - Relegated

CHAMPIONS: Kirkenes SK

Runners-Up: Savoonga Moor SK
Promoted: Kirkenes SK, Savoonga Moor SK
Relegated: SV Keldria Zenith
Player of the Season:  Julius Johannessen (Kirkenes SK)
Top Goalscorer: 29 -  Julius Johannessen (Kirkenes SK)

And so with four teams relegated, we also need to say welcome to the four new teams promoted by virtue of their average points total from the past five seasons:
AIK Blankmark, FK Wittenberg 1900, Verdin Brook FC, and SK Nolmkien 1949.

As ever, the Challenge Cup is contested at the Nasjonale Stadion between the winners of the East and West Divisjons, and this year it is Mariussa Viking who take the title in extra time! Jorgen Hauge has clearly instilled plenty of fighting spirit in his side, and the extra piece of silverware is nothing less than they deserve for a fine season.

Final
Måriussa Viking FK 1-1 Hoyvik Town FC (2-1 AET)

CHAMPIONS: Måriussa Viking FK

The Regional Trophy has been a welcome introduction to the league timetable, with it giving the lower league teams just that extra chance at glory in the spotlight. This yea the title belongs to FC Velcosta Cliffs, who managed to produced enough in the final to see off the challenge of Kirkenes SK after beating McAvery Centurions well in the semi-finals.

Semi-Finals
Kirkenes SK 2-1 Invermuir Highlanders FC (2-1 agg)
Invermuir Highlanders FC 1-2 Kirkenes SK (2-4 agg)

McAvery Centurions 0-1 FC Velcosta Cliffs (0-1 agg)
FC Velcosta Cliffs 1-1 McAvery Centurions (2-1 agg)

Final
FC Velcosta Cliffs 2-1 Kirkenes SK

CHAMPIONS: FC Velcosta Cliffs

And so, the final of the Latitude Cup. The one that everyone has been waiting for. Divisjon One champions FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls are gunning for a league and cup double that would underline their position as the best team in the Federation this season. SK Franz Josef City, league runners-up, are looking for a bit of revenge over the team that took their title from them. It was tense, it was exciting, but ultimately it was the fans who had further to travel home who would be disappointed as the Nasjonale lit up to the sound of Griffons fans roaring their team home for the victory. Pedrinho and Mitchell went close for the Griffons in the first half, with Kolehmainen and Churin each hitting the woodwork after the break for the Gulls. In the end, it took a goal from Bjorn Konigstein in the eightieth minute to break the deadlock and ensure that Iriarte's men don't go a season empty handed.

Final
SK Franz Josef City 1-0 FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls

CHAMPIONS: SK Franz Josef City

UICA COMPETITIONS

Polar Islandstates (PIS) qualifiers
Champions’ Cup 52: FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls, SK Franz Josef City, Northbrook Diamonds FK, FC Axel Heiburg
[Youth Cup: FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls, SK Franz Josef City, Northbrook Academy, Haapa-Mechelin Youth Academy]
Globe Cup 49: SK Aasiaat Harbour, East Franz Athletic, RSK Longyearbyen Town
Series B Champions’ Cup 49: SK Nasjonale Hauker, North Star Grímsey, Resolute Storm 1913 FC, Novaya Sibir Reds
OTHER COMPETITIONS:
Copa de Campeones: FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls
Cygnus Cup: SK Franz Josef City
Ides of March Cup: FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls

by **Bleak Rock** » Fri Mar 07, 2014 4:53 pm

The BRFA are delighted to announce their twenty-second season of results, including their qualifier for the next CdC.

BRFA Herald League Standings

    Team                            P   W   D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
  1 Náhvarðvíkur Bæ IF             44  26   9   9  80  42  +38  87
  2 Hrafninn Knattspyrnufélag      44  24   9  11  80  63  +17  81
  3 Hreindýrsal Stríðsmaður        44  23  11  10  93  62  +31  80
  4 FF Berafjörðinn                44  23  10  11  80  47  +33  79
  5 Víkingur Kló VB                44  18  10  16  80  80   +0  64
  6 VB Vatn Höfninflói             44  16   9  19  62  72  -10  57
  7 K85 Járn Virkaroy              44  15  10  19  59  75  -16  55
  8 FK Hámarvik                    44  15   9  20  68  78  -10  54
  9 Norðurmýrar 87                 44  14  11  19  56  72  -16  53
 10 RKA Hvalabátum                 44  11  13  20  54  79  -25  46
 11 Leiknir Reykjanesur            44  10  15  19  55  63   -8  45
 12 Glidi Hreindýrsal              44   6  10  28  52  86  -34  28

Congratulations go to Náhvarðvíkur Bæ IF then, who win their first piece of silverware for a while, and by a comfortable margin as well.

Archduke's Trophy
Preliminary Round
RKA Hvalabátum 1-0 Glidi Hreindýrsal
Norðurmýrar 87 3-0 FK Hámarvik
K85 Járn Virkaroy 0-1 VB Vatn Höfninflói
Víkingur Kló VB 1-2 Leiknir Reykjanesur

Quarter Finals
Náhvarðvíkur Bæ IF 1-1 Hreindýrsal Stríðsmaður (2-1 AET)
Hrafninn Knattspyrnufélag 4-1 RKA Hvalabátum
FF Berafjörðinn 3-1 Leiknir Reykjanesur
Norðurmýrar 87 1-0 VB Vatn Höfninflói

Semi Finals
Náhvarðvíkur Bæ IF 1-2 Norðurmýrar 87
Hrafninn Knattspyrnufélag 1-0 FF Berafjörðinn

Final
Norðurmýrar 87 2-3 Hrafninn Knattspyrnufélag

And congratulations also go to Hrafninn Knattspyrnufélag, who bounce back to win back the title they lost last season, retaining it for their Hus in the process.

Rushmori Competition:
Náhvarðvíkur Bæ IF

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