SEE: Sport in the Eternal Empire (Valanora Sportswire)

by **Valanora** » Wed Feb 11, 2015 6:09 pm

Welcome to S.E.E., also known as Sport in the Eternal Empire, your sportswire for all major domestic leagues within The Eternal Realm of Valanora. From here, you will find a record of past champions and the reports from the upcoming seasons from the Elven Premier League (and the associated Cup plus final standings for the lower tiers), Elven Hockey League, and the Elven Basketball Association. Additional and all events will be added to S.E.E. when the programming allows for it.

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by **Valanora** » Sun Feb 15, 2015 8:03 pm

Season 20,060

In the seven years since we last saw the EHL compete internationally, the league has gone under a small amount of revision. Rather than a double round robin season, the season was extended to a quadruple round robin season. There is also talks of reestablishing the second and perhaps even a third tier of the EHL with the VSC now being the organizers of the HCL, if there is enough interest and success. While it would likely take a few editions before the VSC was willing to back that sort of funding, it is certainly on the lips of all of the ice hockey fans here in the Eternal Realm. It may be that there will even be another playoff system established, as is the norm for most ice hockey domestic leagues, though how that would work and if it is welcomed to such a traditional sporting culture as we have in Valanora is up for debate. Vanorians do like having the champions established via the league system rather than playoffs, so that challenge remains if it were to be introduced in the future.

This season we saw a lot of excitement, especially with Stormguard trying to restablish themselves as the flagbearer of the game here in the Eternal Empire. However it be the men and women from the capital that would win the day, a very surprising outcome considering their lack of elite talent. Hot on their tails for nearly all season was Ianisle as well as Therathor, hotbeds for the game, who finished second and third respectively, with Stormguard having to be content with fourth and the last position in the HCL. It will likely be enough for now as the nation gets used to high caliber domestic play rather than the periods of amateurism that has been going on in the past few decades. What is old is new and Stormguard will hope that is true as they try to once again prove they are the best in the world, though the rest of the Vanorian contingent will be just as hungry to get their own names etched in as the best in the world.

Ps                         Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Raynor City Raptors      76   35  22  19   200  167  +33    92     Champions
 2 Ianisle Guardians        76   37  16  23   111   83  +28    90     HCL
 3 Therathor Majestics      76   36  16  24   138  119  +19    88     HCL
 4 Stormguard Lions         76   29  27  20   169  150  +19    85     HCL
 5 Gladerial Panthers       76   33  18  25    80   74   +6    84
 6 Travesian Giants         76   31  19  26    93   85   +8    81
 7 Turbani Titans           76   27  27  22   158  155   +3    81
 8 Hondo Guards             76   31  17  28    98   84  +14    79
 9 Soldarian Royals         76   28  22  26   180  178   +2    78
10 Ispan Wanderers          76   27  23  26    97  100   −3    77
11 Longview Sabres          76   32  13  31   111  116   −5    77
12 Baysleef Goliaths        76   28  20  28   176  178   −2    76
13 Everlin Hawks            76   24  25  27   100  104   −4    73
14 Valanari Kings           76   26  21  29   175  182   −7    73
15 Zul'Atun Eagles          76   22  26  28   165  178  −13    70
16 Vaharia Rangers          76   23  22  31   128  134   −6    68
17 Kilai Wolverines         76   18  30  28   161  187  −26    66
18 Monaven Timbers          76   23  19  34   125  133   −8    65
19 Capri Ducks              76   19  27  30   170  186  −16    65
20 Oliviena Senators        76   15  22  39   102  144  −42    52

by **Valanora** » Tue Mar 10, 2015 5:29 pm

Season 20,061 Preview

Welcome one and all to another season of the Elven Premiership, with the league starting next week, we are here to take a preview of the clubs and their fortunes for the upcoming season. After a season where they failed to come up with any domestic hardware, Raynor City United has brought in some reinforcements on the backend to sure up what was their only glaring weakness last season. They were not alone in the transfer market, as Mar Sara FC, Soldarian FC, and Hondo FC all grabbed some new players as well, looking north towards the players in the rapidly growing LigAnaia. Despite the slouching stature of Vanorian football as of late, the big clubs are still able to pull in names when they want to and that could very well be the key to getting the standard of play in the Premiership back up to what most are accustomed to.

The most interesting chase will be at the top, seeing if Ibini will be able to retain their title despite not making any moves during the off season or if RCU and their new assets can reclaim the title. Perhaps even Hondo and Soldarian could get in on the mix as they seem stronger this season than the last few, Hondo needing a year to recover from the loss of Laborious Hawk. Soldarian will no doubt be trying to nab a title though with even more pressure, as Wither is getting on in age. Were she an elf, this would not be a problem, alas she does not have such luck to be born among the immortals. The surprise could be FC Capri and their high powered offense coming in and snatching the title, with their seemingly resurgence.

At the bottom, it will be interesting to see if any of the three promoted teams are able to retain their topflight status, as most experts expect all three of them to take the plunge right back down. However Raynor City FC, Samarga United, and AC Asarnova all need to be wary of the drop to, if they can not improve upon their performances from the last season. Losing Samarga, Peravova, and/or Asarnova would be a huge blow for Vyintanese football, which has made great strides over the last two decades.

Players in
LB Lee McKray, age 28 (Eura) -> Raynor City United
RB Jean-Pierre Corbijn, age 22 (Audioslavia) -> Raynor City United
AMC Daniel Franceschina, age 22 (Legalese) -> Soldarian FC
CB Reuben Limage, age 23 (Legalese) -> Mar Sara FC
RB Asier Zavala, age 20 (Audioslavia) -> Hondo FC

Lineups are listed right to left where applicable

AC Asarnova
Kits: Home & Away
Manager: Sidhlaithion Augendonel
Stadium: Televinter Way (19,000)
Last Season: 12-8-22 (19th)
Starting Eleven (4-4-2): Berthalil; Werereellyn, Nororina, Toralitheth, Nelyaeil; Rolonae, Rolovathar, Kevaethdar, Yrauval; Galonmin, Larenelenlhûn
Predicted Finish: 20th

This little club on the outskirt of Ibini, on Vyinta, has managed to turn itself into a respectable power in the Vanorian pyramid. While not graced with the money like Ibini FC, this squad has instead groomed itself into a decent side by relying on home grown products out of the city's academy. They will need perform better away from Vyinta if they want to continue to be in the topflight, as they lost every game away from the island last season. Unfortunately, due to that lack of money or ability to attract a higher caliber player to be a rallying point, expect Asarnova to continue to struggle and likely find the drop.

AC Valanari
Kits: Home & Away
Manager: Polennoion Mitheththor
Stadium: Duran Palace (51,000)
Last Season: 18-9-15 (8th)
Starting Eleven (4-4-2 Diamond): Nartalhûn; Aeramiel, Birlond, Eleneth, Dlaranil; Ealolithe; Kitaina, Augdhrinion; Faerondaerl; Cromlond, Birmin
Predicted Finish: 10th

Valanari has always been the little engine that could, mixing in decent finances with a heavy reliance on academy players. Mitheththor has ever been a proponent of crafting players to be their very best from an early age, hence why the locals affectionately call the club the Young Blues, as the manager has sacrificed chances to make a run at the title with a preference for a steady hand. While it means that Valanari are remarkably consistent, producing talent for the NT and larger clubs to poach from, it does mean that the trophy case is more bare than one would expect with the talent that flows through this club. Some are even saying that if the manager doesn't produce at least another good run in the Silver Cup, where the club has a few trophies, that it may be time for a change of direction in Valanari.

AS Peravova
Kits: Home & Away
Manager: Galasfinon Shathanta
Stadium: Tensari (20,000)
Last Season: 21-12-9 (Star League Champions)
Starting Eleven (4-5-1): Talrina; Kevaésthar, Larlithdar, Lithdhen, Kevaanellyn; Yraunae, Lanthaltinu, Isilitaneil, Rhuieme, Laethanryl; Galonlinde
Predicted Finish: 17th

Peravova will be happy to be back in the topflight, after their season back in the Star League where they were quite dominant. Another club from Vyinta, yet unlike many of their Vyintanese brothern, Peravova has a pair of titles to their name, albeit coming through the Silver Cup. Indeed, they were the first ever Vyintanese club to win a Vanorian competition, a feat that they never let Ibini FC forget about. Peravova will look to capitalize on that luck to retain their status in the topflight but it will be difficult given the talent in the top flight these days.

Char Sara FC
Kits: Home & Away
Manager: Aeraderdolnar Mithtathiel
Stadium: The Tar Pit (39,000)
Last Season: 16-8-18 (12th)
Starting Eleven (3-3-1-3): Taltauré; Culiththir, Maltholdar, Lartandar; Hiatt, Manawian, Cripas; Neleththar; Yrauelon, Matanil, Matania
Predicted Finish: 10th

Char Sara is a traditional power that has fallen on a prolonged hard time. It has been many years since the Inferno have won a title and with the poor economy in Char Sara, they lack the funds to try and upgrade the squad. What they are left with is a hard working squad that gives it everything they have but are ultimately just not skilled enough to compete with the larger teams of the league. However that self reliant belief has at least kept the squad at a comfortable midtable and never having gone through the lower tier torment that Gladerial United went through.

Club ESF
Kits: Home & Away
Manager: Darantion Shayaar
Stadium: Donna Cathedral (60,000)
Last Season: 18-11-13 (6th)
Starting Eleven (4-3-1-2): Rololond; Telraiian, Nalllithe, Berthanthor, Runtandar; Ondotaur, Kiraiseer, Haeeme; Yraueme; Narethlal, Lanalvaar
Predicted Finish: 7th

Club ESF is one of the new comer clubs that have burst onto the scene and refused to go anywhere. After Mar Sara FC gifted them Donna Cathedral when Artani was built, the club's finances skyrocketed with the extra gate receipts and enabled their staying power and their lone EPL title that came back in 20,029. Using the oft utlized 4-3-1-2, the squad is great on the attack, witnessed by the occasional player getting called into the Vanorian NT. The squad hopes to improve just enough to claw their way into the top 5 and the UICA competitions that they narrowly missed out on last season.

Club Valanora
Kits: Home & Away
Manager: Polenmáran Tanendrin
Stadium: Tiradir (31,000)
Last Season: 12-12-18 (17th)
Starting Eleven (4-4-2): Taltauré; Aldalond, Elendhen, Hathalmyr, Lasseththar; Feldhrinthar, Nhatholsel, Gatanar, Ondosumé; Haetauré, Galonren
Predicted Finish: 15th

Unlike Club ESF, Club Valanora has seen very little success since their inception and have struggled to gain solid footing in the topflight. While yet to face the drop, they are seemingly in a relegation fight each and every season. Something about the mentality of the club is just off, as what should be easy victories turn into draws and draws turn into unexpected losses. However they shock the entire league by then upsetting one of the clubs in the title race and ensuring their promotion. It is not the best way of ensuring top tier survival and perhaps their lack is about to run out this season?

FC Capri
Kits: Home & Away
Manager: Daersirien Undolond
Stadium: Hatire Memorial (60,000)
Last Season: 21-9-12 (5th)
Starting Eleven (4-3-1-2): Feltatheth; Celetaar, Toraethil, Talnae, Gwalinde; Omasas, Aldaeme, Norovathar; Galavathar; Falaeme, Duran
Predicted Finish: 4th

FC Capri, the first of the "expansion generation" of clubs, who in their first season won a title. Alas the record books do not reflect that, with the destruction of the records prior to the 20,019 season. The Typhoon do not care if the records do not reflect their history, they know what they have accomplished and are proud of it. Capri is known throughout of Valanora for their Bettia style of play, using an aggressive form of the 4-3-1-2, usually seen more as 4-3-3 by analysts. That powerful attack lead them to 5th last season after a few seasons in midtable madness due to a poor backline. The Typhoon think they have solved that riddle though and are ready to really challenge for the title.

FC Longview
Kits: Home & Away
Manager: Aelolë Laealdal
Stadium: Angelotic Temple (71,000)
Last Season: 20-14-8 (2nd in Star League)
Starting Eleven (4-4-2): Aeraos; Runelenar, Aldalond, Coamenel, Aldadiir; Séregon, Nororon , Dlarmiril; Kinarthor, Mithlynndar
Predicted Finish: 21st

The Foxes are an old club that has never really seen a lot of success despite having one of the nicest stadiums in all of Valanora. Longview has seen its share of woes as well, with a few years of yo-yoing between the Premiership and the Star League. Unfortunately for the Foxes and their fans, they just don't seem to have the talent to stay in the top tier and are bound to another trip back to the second tier, which a real shame considering how wonderful the Angelotic Temple is as a venue.

Gladerial United
Kits: Home & Away
Manager: Lathweldorien Naranar
Stadium: The White Fortress (70,000)
Last Season: 17-12-13 (7th)
Starting Eleven (4-4-2): Isiliyaas; Oreth, Elerdel, Taltauré, Nhavandal; Lassmireil, Gwarina, Tathtauré, Elerlithe; Yraueth, Talnae
Predicted Finish: 9th

Once the winningest club in all of Valanora, the Twilight are a bit like their namesake, a twilight fading from view. Even with their ability maintain their topflight status after the last few years, no one seriously expects Gladerial to be able to contend with a title. In fact, most see the last few seasons as a fluke and that Gladerial will soon be back in the Star League. Don't let the players hear that though, as they have ambitions of trying to dismantle the new power elite in Valanora, especially their dreaded rivals in Raynor City United. If that is to happen though, they are going to need an influx of better players, as their current squad just doesn't have it.

Hondo FC
Kits: Home & Away
Manager: Melimost Cromsumé
Stadium: Raynor Memorial (40,000)
Last Season: 23-10-9 (3rd)
Starting Eleven (4-3-1-2): Vanlond;

Zavala, Gwavaul, Lardireil, Orloth; Dormasti, Lúinwë, Teltaththor; Ealorina; Isiliéseil,

Neci
Predicted Finish: 3rd

A season removed from losing perhaps the greatest footballer ever, Hondo looks to come back at Ibini and RCU. They addressed a glaring need at the right back position, with the addition of the young Zavala who is an outstanding player from all the scouting reports. He could serve to be the linchpin in a renewed title drive for the Owls, as their offense looks as prolific as ever, with the Pasargan Neci leading the attack.

Ibini FC
Kits: Home & Away
Manager: Vamariiel Falavir
Stadium: Metropolis (39,000)
Last Season: 26-10-6 (Champions)
Starting Eleven (4-4-2): Galadirdren; Birsumé, Haeviel, Kinarthir, Celedilinellyn; Mithendion, Aldadhen, Elenval, Norovathar; Fresco, Mithlithelen
Predicted Finish: 2nd

The Islanders are building their own unique story in Vanorian footballing legend, raising from just the dominant club in the Vyinta V-League, to the very heart and soul of Vyintanese football with the integration of the Vyintanese clubs into the pyramid. Their pair of premiership titles is a testament to their rise and with the likes of Fresco and Norovathar leading the attack, you can be sure they will be at the top again. It will come down to Galadirdren and if he can put up a second excellent season in net or not that will likely determine if the Islanders are able to be the first club not named Raynor City United to retain the title.

Juavi FC
Kits: Home & Away
Manager: Anion Nororen
Stadium: Old Hartsfast (47,000)
Last Season: 14-7-21 (15th)
Starting Eleven (3-5-2): Faerondalan; Aeradilinellyn, Gwavathar, Talnarseer; Telésonel, Mithnareil, Neltathmyr, Aldavathar, Tallaion; Ealomiel, Narésiel
Predicted Finish: 13th

Juavi is something of an enigma, with all the tools and players to be an elite club, but yet they fail to live up to that measure. Another club in the Premiership that is know for a very high octane attack, although that has been tempered in recent years with the switch from the 3-4-3 to the more balanced 3-5-2. The Reds could just as easily find their way into UICA contention or be engulfed in a relegation battle, such is their inconsistency and potential.

Kareen FC
Kits: Home & Away
Manager: Talfadornen Shatathonel
Stadium: Rose Gardens (49,000)
Last Season: 14-7-21 (14th)
Starting Eleven: Orsumé; Lanelenas, Aeratandren, Elensumé, Larenésil; Feltandal, Yrauval, Laevanrin, Feltandal; Tinudiir, Shaglinadal
Predicted Finish: 14th

Kareen as a club and a city sits in the shadow of the larger neighbors in Capri, on the island of the same name. While Capri is a city and giant of the Vanorian domestic scene, Kareen are their smaller and less privileged neighbors who are trying to emulate the success they see. However being on the wrong side of the island, with Kareen prone to severe weather, has made it difficult for the club to attract better players who prefer a more
tame locale than the jungles of Kareen.

Mar Sara FC
Kits: Home & Away
Manager: Taurnordómthon Undovir
Stadium: Artani (74,000)
Last Season: 16-7-19 (13th)
Starting Eleven (4-3-1-2): Nororon; Shaalvail,Toraandal,

Limage, Narus;

Petit, Haerear, Talsumé; Mathandal; Haevathar, Ealomiel
Predicted Finish: 6th

The Flames are another of the wildly inconsistent but powerful clubs in Valanora, with a reputation for very offensive midfielders who can undress their opponents with ease. The Flames were the last team outside the new power trio of Ibini FC, Hondo FC, and Raynor City United to win the Premiership, back in 20,040 and look to climb that ladder again. Haerear is a solid midfielder to build the team around, with addition of Limage and Petit showing the ambitions of the side to get back into the upper echelon of the league.

Raynor City FC
Kits: Home & Away
Manager: Melariel Galonelon
Stadium: Heroes Road (19,000)
Last Season: 11-13-18 (18th)
Starting Eleven (3-3-1-3): Kevatholelen; Aeratanryl, Werlothina, Nallvathar; Falaron, Berésial, Tantathrin; Tallond; Runthalthir, Elerlithe, Cudragina
Predicted Finish: 18th

One of the four teams from the capital this season, Raynor City FC are the least supported of the quartet and were quite fortunate to escape relegation last season. Their unorthodox formation leaves them heavily exposed at the back back the squad either doesn't care or doesn't realize their folly. While their matches are always quite exciting and free flowing as a result, it is hard to see anything other than a relegation fight for them at this point.

Raynor City United
Kits: Home & Away
Manager: Vanaina Talglinaelen
Stadium: The Battleground (78,000)
Last Season: 26-7-9 (2nd)
Starting Eleven (4-3-1-2): Celelothina;

Corbijn, Tinueme, Haelinde,

McKray; Durosa, Soldarian, Lithvathar; Runlithdren; Tathtauré,

Sáez
Predicted Finish: Champions

United, Rockers, the Navymen, RCU, whatever it is that you want to call them, they are the standard bearers of the Vanorian league with their record amount of titles both in the league and in the Silver Cup, as well as the success they have had in international competitions. Without a domestic trophy last season, Talglinaelen set her sights on improving the squad where she could, with bringing in Corbijn and McKray to bolster the wide play. Sáez himself seems even more inspired leading into the season, with being dropped from his national team, leaving United as his only avenue of procuring glory. If the new additions can gel with the established base of the squad, United should be back at the top of the heap and then casting their gaze at the UICA competitions and reestablishing their might there.

Rolalas FC
Kits: Home & Away
Manager: Gliria Kilothtinu
Stadium: The West Wall (41,000)
Last Season: 16-12-14 (10th)
Starting Eleven (3-4-3 Diamond): Elersumé; Aldalond, Gathalthar, Faladel; Cularin; Undoelon, Lithtauré; Elerdel; Shamirmae, Dlartholryl, Taleme
Predicted Finish: 11th

Rolalas will be remembered in the records of Vanorian football as the team Jaime Kuu first managed before his eventual success with RCU, the Vanorian national team, and then the Starblaydi national team. Those days however are long past as are the Cup titles that Kuu brought the club. Playing third fiddle in the capital this season, behind Soldarian and United, Rolalas looks merely to maintain the gains they achieved last season. A comfortable midtable finish will keep the fans satisfied and keep the club from suffering a worse fate.

Samarga United
Kits: Home & Away
Manager: Kiircon Mithyaelen
Stadium: Meadow Park (18,000)
Last Season: 14-6-22 (16th)
Starting Eleven (4-4-2): Elentaur; Augdragonel, Kialtinu, Cromviel, Ealoron; Berlynnellyn, Nallvir, Galamin, Sharondalan; Lasslaial, Lithtaur
Predicted Finish: 16th

The last of the Vyintanese clubs in the topflight this season, Samarga are a remarkably tough match for all of their opponents. Only twice last season were Samarga defeated by more than a single goal, perhaps that can attributed to their tough center. A solid striker, a solid holding midfielder, and centerback will go a long ways towards keeping teams at bay and your own chances up, which I think will continue to be the way of Samarga. While not flashy and not always the easiest to watch, it is enough to keep Samarga out of a relegation dogfight.

SC Rinaldi
Kits: Home & Away
Manager: Fëanor Nénharma
Stadium: The Beachfront (43,000)
Last Season: 15-15-12 (9th)
Starting Eleven (4-3-1-2): Sáralondë; Amandil, Faladiir, Tinúviel, Malethina; Noromiel, Eärfalas, Faelandalan; Rolosumé; Gwataur, Nardironel
Predicted Finish: 8th

It has been quite awhile since the Gunners have been relevant in the title race, their titles coming before the fires that destroyed the old records. However SC Rinaldi has a proud fanbase and heritage that does not take any down looking from any of the other clubs. Nothing about this current squad is particularly flashy and excellent but it is not poor either. The Gunners simply are a decent side that do not have the talent to match their ambition and history but whose fixtures help decide the title more often than not.

Soldarian FC
Kits: Home & Away
Manager: Omani Rios
Stadium: Hellgate (54,000)
Last Season: 23-5-14 (4th)
Starting Eleven (4-3-1-2): Ondovir; Nellotheil, Larethlal, Aeraglinaeth, Birrina; Gwavir, Nardhrinonel, Lanethlhûn;

Franceschina;

Wither, Kithaldar
Predicted Finish: 5th

Soldarian are clearly all in for the championship race this season, with the acquisition of Franceschina to supplement Wither in the attack. The Legalite midfielder is believed by the fans to be the final piece in the puzzle to breaking through the stranglehold that Hondo, Ibini, and United have on the title. If not for United, Soldarian would be the best known team in Valanora, having won multiple Champions Cups and Globe Cups, yet United stymie their glory, and Soldarian supporters believe it is time to rectify that situation.

Straightdale FC
Kits: Home & Away
Manager: Thanlaithon Nhalothdar
Stadium: Red Fence (39,000)
Last Season: 20-12-10 (Star League Promotion Playoff Winner)
Starting Eleven (4-3-1-2): Isilitandar; Tinúviel, Larenethlhûn, Vanron, Ealoviel; Taltanellyn, Gadhrinlhûn, Dlaryaseer; Orrina; Tathtauré, Cuanlhûn
Predicted Finish: 22nd

Straightdale was once believed to be a major contender for the Premiership crown, a threat to the then powers of RCU, Mar Sara FC, and Char Sara FC. That promise never came to be though, as the talent on their squads eventually found themselves at bigger and better teams, leaving the Knights to the dreaded yo-yo effect between the top two tiers, sometimes spending multiple seasons in the Star League. Unfortunately for the Knights, the great talent that once had that belief they could contend with the major players of Vanorian football are long gone and don't look like they are coming back, which surely spells relegation for the club once more.

Wexax United
Kits: Home & Away
Manager: Bellvanton Lanyamyr
Stadium: Castle de Mot (49,000)
Last Season: 15-13-14 (11th)
Starting Eleven (4-3-1-2): Augustine; Sharondalan, Narbrinsyr, Shatholryl, Wertanellyn; Talelon, Cuendthor, Aldatauré; Kevatathor; Kiraiar, Celealvalal
Predicted Finish: 19th

Wexax United has a great goalie and that is about all you can say for the squad, as it to has had it more talented players slowly but surely either retire or be picked off by the bigger clubs. If Augistine is up to his skill, then expect the Hammers to survive, but that is this version of the squad's only true hope. And it is a fading one as well, with rumors coming from Wexax that Augustine plans to retire after this season, which may spell quite a bit of trouble for this once mighty club.

by **Valanora** » Wed Mar 11, 2015 4:26 pm

Season 20,061

Week 1

Globe Cup First Preliminary Round
(VAL)                  FC Capri    2–5    Porenians                 (WBO)   0–1   2–4
SBCC First Prelimary Round
(VAL)                AS Sharala    2–3    FC Olivera                (YTT)   1–1   1–2

In the opening week of the UICA competition, both Capri and Sharala were unable to find victory, although Sharala at least managed to draw their foes in the home leg. It is a bad sign though that the Typhoon were so thoroughly defeated in this tie, and could spell ill for the rest of the Vanorian contingent in their various ICCs.

Week 2

SBBC Second Preliminary Round
(VAL)           Straightdale FC    8–2    Banyuwangi City           (FLW)   5–2   3–0

Now that is more like it, as the Knights of Straightdale showed Banyuwangi City all of the might that Vanorian football has. It is a far better showing than the previous week and could show the rest of the league that the Knights are primed and ready for the upcoming season, that they will not be the pushover that everyone thinks they will be.

Week 3

Champions' Cup Third Preliminary Round
(VAL)        Raynor City United    3–3 p  Northern Union            (BRE)   2–1   1–2  (1–3 pen)
Globe Cup Third Preliminary
(VAL)              Soldarian FC    4–1    Cogshall                  (IAN)   1–0   3–1
SBCC Third Preliminary Round
(BLK)         Glidi Hreindýrsal    2–1    Straightdale FC           (VAL)   1–0   1–1 
(VAL)               FC Longview    1–2    Zakhoro Aces              (COS)   0–0   1–2 
(CPV)             Vila Xurupita    1–2    AS Paravova               (VAL)   1–0   0–2

Well that certainly is a turnaround from the last week, when the Knights were looking in top form, as they along with United and Longview all crash out of their ICCs very early. Luckily for United, they will fall into the Globe Cup, but falling in penalties as The Battleground is a terrible omen for the rest of the season as they were looking to reestablish their stock not see it crashing around them. On the upside, Soldarian looked good in their tie and Peravova managed to put a solid home performance in their first leg to eek out their tie.

Week 4
Premiership Matchday 1
Ibini FC 3-0 Straightdale FC
Raynor City United 2-1 FC Longview
Hondo FC 2-2 AS Peravova
Soldarian FC 3-0 AC Asarnova
FC Capri 1-0 Raynor City FC
Club ESF 1-1 Club Valanora
Gladerial United 1-0 Samarga United
AC Valanari 1-3 Juavi FC
SC Rinaldi 0-2 Kareen FC
Rolalas FC 2-0 Mar Sara FC
Wexax United 1-1 Char Sara FC

It was a good start of the season for the favorites, with Ibini, United, Soldarian, and Capri all finding wins at home, although Hondo was held to a draw by Peravova. The Vyinta club showing the performances that are the reason they have a pair of Silver Cups in their trophy case. SC Rinaldi and Mar Sara FC also found themselves on the wrong side of upsets, by Kareen and Rolalas respectively, with Kareen being the more impressive in their win as it was at the Beachfront, a venue that is difficult for many to come into and take the full three points.

Week 5
Premiership Matchday 2
FC Longview 1-2 Ibini FC
AS Peravova 8-2 Straightdale FC
AC Asarnova 1-0 Raynor City United
Raynor City FC 2-6 Hondo FC
Club Valanora 3-3 Soldarian FC
Samarga United 1-3 FC Capri
Juavi FC 0-2 Club ESF
Kareen FC 0-1 Gladerial United
Mar Sara FC 1-1 AC Valanari
Char Sara FC 0-0 SC Rinaldi
Wexax United 3-1 Rolalas FC

Silver Cup First Round
AS Peravova 2-1 FC Aulian
Yolan FC 0-0(0-1 AET) Samarga United
Kareen FC 2-2(3-2 AET) Baysleef FC
FC Silvershire 0-2 RC Durmosa
Turmondale United 0-2 Hondo FC
FC Monaven 4-1 FC Rosenthal
AC Tasmuarand 1-1(4-2 AET) SC Longview
Monaven United 0-1 Arouw FC
FC Therathor 1-0 Club Zul'Atun
Quel'Thalas FC 2-1 Quel'Tir United
AC Valanari 3-3(4-3 AET) FC Longview
Kirria United 0-1 Ventus
Rolalas FC 4-1 AS Capri
FC Vamas 2-0 RC Vahama
RC Ispan 2-2[2-2 AET](3-1 PKs) AS Everlin
Ibininers 0-1 Bree FC
Valanari FC 4-0 AC Therathor
Gladerial United 1-1(2-1 AET) Travesian AS
Raynor City FC 1-1(2-1 AET) Erran FC
FC San Diromia 0-5 Club ESF
Moria 1-1(2-1 AET) Mariner Coast FC
SC Quintal 3-3(4-3 AET) Cartmot Pride
Char Sara United 2-0 Abbotsham Wanderers
Wexax United 0-1 FC of Moyne
West Crown FC 0-4 Soldarian FC
Straightdale FC 2-1 AC Hartdale
AS Vaharia 0-2 FC Travesian
Mar Sara FC 3-0 SC Rinaldi
AS Char Sara 0-1 Quel'Thalas United
Erran United 0-1 Coral FC
Suax United 0-2 Sharala AC
AS Zul'Atun 0-1 Aarl of Marjel
Ibini FC 0-2 Oliviena United
AC Rosenthal 1-0 Loyetea Athletic
RC Mercanthum 2-0 AC Ispan
AC Rinaldi 4-2 Mar Sara United
Manavawi Athletic 2-0 Zanabia City
Vaharia FC 2-0 Arouw United
Turbani FC 1-1(2-1 AET) AS Sharala
SC Malu 1-2 Mar Sara AC
AS Soldar 2-2[2-2 AET](4-1 PKs) AC Zul'Atun
Club Valanora 1-2 AS Zul'Daratar
RC Rikana 1-1(2-1 AET) Athletic Rolalas
RC Liogan 1-1[1-1 AET](3-0 PKs) Inter Gladerial
RC Elunita 5-1 Valleyview SC
AC Stormguard 2-1 AS Aras
AC Goldsan 3-0 Yalbarrin FC
SC Ianisle 2-1 FC Kilai
AS Solqual 1-1[1-1 AET](1-3 PKs) Cier Boys FC
FC Vernad 1-1[1-1 AET](2-3 PKs) Zul'Daratar FC
Barberton Town 2-3 Char Sara FC
Ursona FC 8-1 FC Melikkiaz
AC Cartmot 1-0 FC Espalya
Turbani City 1-2 AS Juavi
Raynor City United 5-0 Everlin FC
RC Jumangas 2-1 Sheringa FC
Oras 0-0[1-1 AET](0-1 PKs) Port Swell FC
FC Cranbourne 1-1[1-1 AET](1-0 PKs) FC Capri
Aras United 4-6 FC Wexax
AC Asarnova 2-0 Ironwind United
Portaki 2-2(2-3 AET) FC Ispan
FC Quel'Mathar 3-2 AC Raynor City
Turmondale FC 2-1 Juavi FC
Crown Royal FC 1-0 Northern FC

The midweek league clashes saw just who was mentally prepared for the start of the season, and in atypical fashion United's woes continue as they were bested by Asarnova. It seems that McKray and Corbijn are having a hard time of adjusting into their roles in the club. While it is still early in the season, United will need to sort out their chemistry if they wish to take back the title from Ibini, who have started off quite strong. As if venting their frustrations, they were able to run rampant over Everlin in the first round of the Silver Cup, but that will not be enough for a United fanbase that is used to being the best in the world. A big surprise though was Wexax United, Ibini FC, and SC Rinaldi all being knocked out at home by lower league competition in the Cup. I suppose for Ibini that might clear up any fears of fixture congestion down the line but it does dampen the strength of their opening two weeks.

Week 6

Globe Cup Playoff Round
(SWB)           Amaes Bloodefus    4–2    Soldarian FC              (VAL)   2–1   2–1
(EQS)          Canterlot Royals    4–1    Raynor City United        (VAL)   2–0   2–1 
SBCC Playoff Round
(VAL)               AS Paravova    2–0    Pnembli Lago              (SAR)   1–0   1–0

In a bitter blow for the capital, both of their sides were eliminated in the Globe Cup and in a very impressive fashion for their opposition. Is this truly a sign that the Premiership has completely lagged behind the rest of the world, perhaps even a reason as to why the Marauders are failing on the international stage? Peravova at least managed to extend their run and they will be making a trip into the SBCC Group Stage, as it just continues to reinforce how far Vyintanese football has come. They are looking more and more likely to stay up with these types of results to build upon.

Week 7

Globe Cup Qualifying Round
(VAL)                  Hondo FC    3–2    Amaes Bloodefus           (SWB)   2–0   1–2
Cygnus Cup First Round
(COS)                       Mallox    1-3    Soldarian FC                 (VAL)   0-2   1-1
(EFL)                  FC Tavernia    1-3    Raynor City United           (VAL)   1-0   0-3

A week that saw a bit of redemption for Vanorian sides in the international front, as Hondo was able to pull off the victory in their home leg to see them through to the Group Stage of the Globe Cup. Meanwhile the capital got a boos as well, with Soldarian and United both winning the in the Cygnus Cup by the same 3-1 aggregate scoreline. It will be a shot in the arm to the ego and confidence of both of these clubs after their earlier stumbles in the Globe Cup, as well as Valanora overall. While many would be loath to admit it, but when United are doing well, it bodes well for all Vanorian clubs, and thus their victory has to come with a small amount of pleasure even for their rivals.

Week 8
Premiership Matchday 3
Ibini FC 2-1 AS Peravova
FC Longview 0-1 AC Asarnova
Straightdale FC 1-1 Raynor City FC
Raynor City United 0-1 Club Valanora
Hondo FC 1-0 Samarga United
Soldarian FC 1-2 Juavi FC
FC Capri 1-2 Kareen FC
Club ESF 0-1 Mar Sara FC
Gladerial United 1-1 Char Sara FC
AC Valanari 2-0 Wexax United
SC Rinaldi 1-0 Rolalas FC

Premiership Matchday 4
AC Asarnova 1-0 Ibini FC
Raynor City FC 0-4 AS Peravova
Club Valanora 1-0 FC Longview
Samarga United 1-0 Straightdale FC
Juavi FC 0-2 Raynor City United
Kareen FC 2-5 Hondo FC
Mar Sara FC 0-1 Soldarian FC
Char Sara FC 1-5 FC Capri
Wexax United 2-1 Club ESF
Rolalas FC 2-0 Gladerial United
SC Rinaldi 2-1 AC Valanari

After two weeks off, the Premiership got back into action with a pair of matches, with a mixed bag for both Ibini and United, who both record a win and a loss. Ibini for the moment gets to retain the top spot but their defeat in Vyinta does show to the rest of the league that they are beatable, after the Islanders brushed off their Silver Cup exit to playing a weakened squad. For United, they seemingly are still looking to find chemistry together, and they need to get it together soon if they want the title to still be in reach by the time the chemistry is there, with Ibini, Soldarian, Capri, and Rolalas all having great starts to their season.

Week 10
Premiership Matchday 5
Ibini FC 1-3 Raynor City FC
AC Asarnova 1-0 Club Valanora
AS Peravova 0-1 Samarga United
FC Longview 1-1 Juavi FC
Straightdale FC 0-1 Kareen FC
Raynor City United 3-1 Mar Sara FC
Hondo FC 2-2 Char Sara FC
Soldarian FC 2-1 Wexax United
FC Capri 1-0 Rolalas FC
Club ESF 1-1 SC Rinaldi
Gladerial United 2-2 AC Valanari

Premiership Matchday 6
Club Valanora 1-2 Ibini FC
Samarga United 0-0 Raynor City FC
Juavi FC 3-0 AC Asarnova
Kareen FC 1-2 AS Peravova
Mar Sara FC 2-3 FC Longview
Char Sara FC 0-0 Straightdale FC
Wexax United 2-1 Raynor City United
Rolalas FC 0-0 Hondo FC
SC Rinaldi 1-0 Soldarian FC
AC Valanari 1-5 FC Capri
Gladerial United 0-2 Club ESF

Another week and another two matches in the Premiership with more inconsistency from the top clubs. It appears as if this might be one of the seasons where someone might come out of nowhere to win the title, as United, Ibini, and Hondo all drop points this week. At the other end of the table, after seemingly starting off the season on the right foot, Gladerial United has seen a series of bad results that leave them lingering at the bottom of the table. For a club that wants to compete with the upper tier of the league, they are for sure letting too many points be dropped, even this early in the season, which may come back to haunt them later in the campaign, should they find themselves in relegation trouble.

Week 11
Premiership Matchday 7
Ibini FC 0-0 Samarga United
Club Valanora 6-0 Juavi FC
Raynor City FC 1-1 Kareen FC
AC Asarnova 0-1 Mar Sara FC
AS Peravova 3-1 Char Sara FC
FC Longview 0-0 Wexax United
Straightdale FC 2-4 Rolalas FC
Raynor City United 3-0 SC Rinaldi
Hondo FC 0-2 AC Valanari
Soldarian FC 2-1 Gladerial United
FC Capri 1-0 Club ESF

Premiership Matchday 8
Juavi FC 1-1 Ibini FC
Kareen FC 0-0 Samarga United
Mar Sara FC 0-0 Club Valanora
Char Sara FC 7-1 Raynor City FC
Wexax United 0-0 AC Asarnova
Rolalas FC 1-0 AS Peravova
SC Rinaldi 2-0 FC Longview
AC Valanari 0-1 Straightdale FC
Gladerial United 2-5 Raynor City United
Club ESF 0-1 Hondo FC
FC Capri 1-3 Soldarian FC

Could it be, could United really have found their footing for once this season? It sure seems that way as they put on two impressive showing and earn the full six points, with the added bonus of humiliating Gladerial in the White Fortress. Nabbing two impressive wins and over their traditional rivals surely seems like it shows that RCU is back on the top of its game, and it could not have happened at a better time, as Ibini was held to a draw in bother of their matches. Mar Sara however seems to have false started this season and will need to rapidly turn their poor results around if they hope to sneak into an UICA spot, while Asarnova and Peravova both continue to steal points from matches many thought they would lose heavily in.

Week 12
Silver Cup Second Round
Club ESF 3-0 Straightdale FC
Quel'Thalas United 0-4 Sharala AC
Port Swell FC 5-4 SC Ianisle
Hondo FC 4-0 AS Zul'Daratar
Bree FC 1-1(1-2 AET) RC Rikana
Vaharia FC 1-1(1-2 AET) Soldarian FC
AC Rinaldi 2-5 AS Soldar
RC Elunita 3-2 Cier Boys FC
Raynor City FC 2-0 AC Goldsan
Oliviena United 2-1 Turbani FC
Char Sara United 2-2(2-4 AET) FC Therathor
FC Wexax 1-1(1-2 AET) RC Ispan
Arouw FC 0-0(0-1 AET) Ursona FC
AS Peravova 2-3 AC Valanari
Valanari FC 0-2 Gladerial United
AC Asarnova 4-0 Crown Royal FC
SC Quintal 2-1 Char Sara FC
RC Jumangas 1-2 AC Stormguard
Zul'Daratar FC 1-0 AC Rosenthal
Turmondale FC 1-0 Aarl of Marjel
RC Durmosa 4-4(4-6 AET) FC Quel'Mathar
FC Ispan 2-3 Quel'Thalas FC
Rolalas FC 2-4 FC Vamas
Kareen FC 3-0 Mar Sara FC
Mar Sara AC 0-0[0-0 AET](4-2 PKs) Ventus
Raynor City United 2-0 Samarga United
RC Mercanthum 1-0 Coral FC
FC of Moyne 0-1 Moria
FC Cranbourne 1-1[1-1 AET](1-4 PKs) FC Monaven
AC Cartmot 1-0 FC Travesian
RC Liogan 0-1 Manavawi Athletic
AS Juavi 1-4 AC Tasmuarand

Premiership Matchday 9
Ibini FC 3-0 Kareen FC
Juavi FC 0-2 Mar Sara FC
Samarga United 1-2 Char Sara FC
Club Valanora 1-1 Wexax United
Raynor City FC 1-0 Rolalas FC
AC Asarnova 1-1 SC Rinaldi
AS Peravova 0-0 AC Valanari
FC Longview 2-0 Gladerial United
Straightdale FC 1-1 Club ESF
Raynor City United 2-1 FC Capri
Hondo FC 2-1 Soldarian FC

The cream is slowly rising to the top as the season begins to truly get underway, with United and Hondo both notching home victories over their title contenders in Capri and Soldarian respectively. The struggles continue for Gladerial who were felled with little in the way of resistance at the Angelotic Temple, giving Longview a shot in the arm for their hopes of staying in the topflight. Meanwhile Mar Sara is slowly looking like they are finding their groove as well, while the second round of the Silver Cup produced no real matches of note, unlike the first round.

by **Valanora** » Thu Mar 12, 2015 12:55 pm

Week 13
Silver Cup Third Round
AC Tasmuarand 4-1 Raynor City FC
AC Cartmot 0-2 Mar Sara AC
RC Ispan 0-1 Soldarian FC
Ursona FC 3-1 AC Valanari
FC Therathor 0-1 FC Monaven
Raynor City United 7-6 Sharala AC
RC Elunita 1-3 AC Stormguard
Moria 0-1 AC Asarnova
Kareen FC 0-0[0-0 AET](2-1 PKs) AS Soldar
Zul'Daratar FC 2-0 Oliviena United
FC Quel'Mathar 2-4 Turmondale FC
Club ESF 0-4 Gladerial United
Manavawi Athletic 0-0[0-0 AET](1-3 PKs) SC Quintal
Hondo FC 4-0 RC Mercanthum
FC Vamas 0-6 Port Swell FC
Quel'Thalas FC 2-2(3-2 AET) RC Rikana

Premiership Matchday 10
Mar Sara FC 0-1 Ibini FC
Char Sara FC 0-0 Kareen FC
Wexax United 3-0 Juavi FC
Rolalas FC 1-2 Samarga United
SC Rinaldi 1-2 Club Valanora
AC Valanari 1-0 Raynor City FC
Gladerial United 2-0 AC Asarnova
Club ESF 2-0 AS Peravova
FC Capri 0-1 FC Longview
Soldarian FC 1-3 Straightdale FC
Hondo FC 1-0 Raynor City United

The midweek Cup action saw Valanari upset at Ursona, while United survived a thirteen goal thriller with Sharala AC, scoring the vital goal a minute into injury time to ensure their advancement to the next round. Elsewhere Gladerial was able to score a very impressive four to nil win over Club Valanora, showing some promise to their up and down season. On the weekend, it was one to forget for the capital, as all four teams lost, the biggest coming for United who lost in Hondo, giving the Owls an edge in the title race.

Week 14
Premiership Matchday 11
Ibini FC 2-1 Char Sara FC
Mar Sara FC 1-0 Wexax United
Kareen FC 0-0 Rolalas FC
Juavi FC 1-2 SC Rinaldi
Samarga United 0-0 AC Valanari
Club Valanora 1-0 Gladerial United
Raynor City FC 1-1 Club ESF
AC Asarnova 3-2 FC Capri
AS Peravova 1-1 Soldarian FC
FC Longview 2-4 Hondo FC
Straightdale FC 1-0 Raynor City United

Premiership Matchday 12
Wexax United 1-1 Ibini FC
Rolalas FC 2-1 Char Sara FC
SC Rinaldi 0-1 Mar Sara FC
AC Valanari 1-1 Kareen FC
Gladerial United 0-2 Juavi FC
Club ESF 2-0 Samarga United
FC Capri 2-1 Club Valanora
Soldarian FC 4-2 Raynor City FC
Hondo FC 0-1 AC Asarnova
Raynor City United 3-1 AS Peravova
Straightdale FC 2-1 FC Longview

Ibini continues to do what great squads do, winning their matches at home and finding ways to pick up points on the road. Meanwhile, United's inconsistency continues to show up, as during the midweek they lost to the Knights, while they were thoroughly dominant in a win at the Battleground over Peravova. Asarnova managed another scalp over the big clubs, as they walked into Hondo and walked out with a very cheeky one to nil victory over the Owls, the first major stumble for the title challengers. Gladerial did themselves no favors in falling to Juavi, as the two relegation contenders played at the White Fortress, with the Twilight looking well past their prime despite the home advantage.

Week 15
Premiership Matchday 13
Ibini FC 3-0 Rolalas FC
Wexax United 1-1 SC Rinaldi
Char Sara FC 2-1 AC Valanari
Mar Sara FC 5-4 Gladerial United
Kareen FC 1-0 Club ESF
Juavi FC 4-0 FC Capri
Samarga United 0-0 Soldarian FC
Club Valanora 4-1 Hondo FC
Raynor City FC 4-3 Raynor City United
AC Asarnova 2-1 Straightdale FC
AS Peravova 2-1 FC Longview

It was a good week to be hosting a fixture, as none of the home teams managed to lose a single game this weekend, with only Wexax United and Samarga United failing to record victories and having to settle for draws. The big shocks were Club Valanora blowing out Hondo FC in Gladerial, while Raynor City FC were able to eek out a home victory over the struggling United. If Raynor City FC finds a way to survive this season, they will look back to this weekend and this result as one of the biggest reasons they were able to survive. Getting one over on their crosstown rivals and one of the big boys of Vanorian football will definitely be a huge boon for the side as they look to navigate the waters of the top tier successfully.

Week 16
Premiership Matchday 14
SC Rinaldi 1-6 Ibini FC
AC Valanari 1-1 Rolalas FC
Gladerial United 0-0 Wexax United
Club ESF 2-2 Char Sara FC
FC Capri 0-1 Mar Sara FC
Soldarian FC 2-0 Kareen FC
Hondo FC 5-1 Juavi FC
Raynor City United 1-0 Samarga United
Straightdale FC 2-1 Club Valanora
FC Longview 2-0 Raynor City FC
AS Peravova 3-0 AC Asarnova

Ibini made an emphatic statement as they completely undressed Rinaldi at the Beachfront, putting six past the team and only conceding one. It is clear that they intend to retain the title, with Fresco leading the way for the Islanders, notching a hattrick. United was able to eek out a much needed win over Samarga, while Soldarian and Hondo both put another victory into the win column as they race begins to heat up not only for the title but also the UICA places. Capri will definitely be unhappy in being just one of two home sides not to get at least a point, as the Flames left the island with slim victory that keeps them in the hunt for those lucrative UICA slots.

Week 17
Premiership Matchday 15
Ibini FC 0-0 AC Valanari
SC Rinaldi 1-1 Gladerial United
Rolalas FC 1-2 Club ESF
Wexax United 6-3 FC Capri
Char Sara FC 1-1 Soldarian FC
Mar Sara FC 1-4 Hondo FC
Kareen FC 1-3 Raynor City United
Juavi FC 1-0 Straightdale FC
Samarga United 0-1 FC Longview
Club Valanora 0-1 AS Peravova
Raynor City FC 2-1 AC Asarnova

Ibini suffers a minor setback as the Young Blues managed to hold the powerhouse to a YaFoTie as most Vanorians call a nil nil draw. With both Hondo and United winning big in away fixtures, it makes things tight at the top among the power trio. The defeat to the owls for the Flames stymies some of the momentum they were gathering after defeating Capri last weekend, with the Typhoon suffering a heavy loss in Wexax this weekend as the Hammers awoke for a six to three thrashing of the Typhoon. Back to back losses at this point in the season shows that there are more troubles than just chemistry for a club and it may be that this simply wont be a year for the Typhoon to challenge for a UICA spot and will have to be happy with merely a midtable finish unless they can turn their form around.

Week 18
Premiership Matchday 16
Gladerial United 0-1 Ibini FC
Club ESF 0-1 AC Valanari
FC Capri 2-0 SC Rinaldi
Soldarian FC 2-1 Rolalas FC
Hondo FC 1-0 Wexax United
Raynor City United 4-1 Char Sara FC
Straightdale FC 1-2 Mar Sara FC
FC Longview 1-2 Kareen FC
AS Peravova 0-1 Juavi FC
AC Asarnova 0-2 Samarga United
Raynor City FC 0-2 Club Valanora

It was a weekend where all the big clubs flexed their muscle, as all the major clubs recorded victories over the smaller clubs in the league. United is finally looking like they are settling into the league, while Ibini, Soldarian and Hondo all found ways to get three point in their close affairs. Samarga and Kareen both got needed victories on the road, as they try to put a buffer between themselves and the bottom of the table. Even though we are only a third of the way through the season, it is never too early for the bottom clubs to try and create a buffer to avoid the drop.

Week 19
Premiership Matchday 17
Ibini FC 2-2 Club ESF
Gladerial United 2-1 FC Capri
AC Valanari 0-1 Soldarian FC
SC Rinaldi 1-0 Hondo FC
Rolalas FC 1-2 Raynor City United
Wexax United 2-2 Straightdale FC
Char Sara FC 2-0 FC Longview
Mar Sara FC 0-0 AS Peravova
Kareen FC 2-1 AC Asarnova
Juavi FC 0-1 Raynor City FC
Samarga United 0-2 Club Valanora

This is the sort of form we expect from United, who after suffering a defeat in an earlier capital derby, got a hard earned victory over Rolalas, and sneaking their way ever closer on Ibini. That is thanks in part to Club ESF, who had their best performance of the season as they held the Islanders in a two all affair, which was a sign of things to come for the Vyintanese club, with none of them managing a win. Juavi suffered another poor loss, with Raynor City FC deciding to steal all three points in their visit. As the wins pile up for Raynor City FC, the more you believe that they just might have the mettle to maintain their topflight status despite their doubters at the start of the season.

Week 20
Premiership Matchday 18
FC Capri 1-2 Ibini FC
Soldarian FC 2-2 Club ESF
Hondo FC 2-0 Gladerial United
Raynor City United 1-0 AC Valanari
Straightdale FC 0-1 SC Rinaldi
FC Longview 0-1 Rolalas FC
AS Peravova 1-1 Wexax United
AC Asarnova 2-0 Char Sara FC
Raynor City FC 2-4 Mar Sara FC
Club Valanora 0-0 Kareen FC
Samarga United 1-1 Juavi FC

Club ESF is building some momentum, as they have in back to back weeks gone into a favorite's building and came away with a two all draw and needed point, this weekend frustrating Soldarian FC. Gladerial was unable to do anything against Hondo to convince anyone of their ability to stay up, as they sit at the bottom of the table looking up at even Longview and Kareen. While it was anything that resembled a vintage United performance, they were able to claim another victory and this time over the tough challenge of the Young Blues. Ibini better not look over their shoulder, as Hondo and United are now breathing down their neck, yet a win in Capri keeps their title challengers at bay for this week.

Week 21
Premiership Matchday 19
Ibini FC 3-2 Soldarian FC
FC Capri 1-1 Hondo FC
Club ESF 3-3 Raynor City United
Gladerial United 0-1 Straightdale FC
AC Valanari 3-1 FC Longview
SC Rinaldi 1-1 AS Peravova
Rolalas FC 2-0 AC Asarnova
Wexax United 2-1 Raynor City FC
Char Sara FC 1-3 Club Valanora
Mar Sara FC 0-0 Samarga United
Kareen FC 2-1 Juavi FC

As soon as it seems that Hondo and United are closing in on the Islanders, they both fall victim to away draws, while Soldarian could not do the same to Ibini. Interestingly enough it was Club ESF that held United, making it three straight weeks that they have kept a title challenger from being able to pick up the full three points, showing that all the clubs play a part in deciding who wins the title. With a loss to Straightdale at home, it surely looks like Gladerial are headed for the drop at the half of the season, as I just don't see the squad turning things around in the second half of the season.

Week 22
Premiership Matchday 20
Hondo FC 1-0 Ibini FC
Raynor City United 3-4 Soldarian FC
Straightdale FC 1-0 FC Capri
FC Longview 1-0 Club ESF
AS Peravova 2-1 Gladerial United
AC Asarnova 0-1 AC Valanari
Raynor City FC 1-0 SC Rinaldi
Club Valanora 0-3 Rolalas FC
Samarga United 2-1 Wexax United
Juavi FC 4-3 Char Sara FC
Kareen FC 3-1 Mar Sara FC

Here comes Hondo, as Ibini traveled to the owls, and thanks to an early goal from Neci, the Owls were able to put a dent into the Islander's lead at the top. United were unable to take advantage though, as Soldarian won in the Battleground, making it two defeats and only a single victory in capital derbies for United, and keeping them at arms length from the top. If they are to bring the championship trophy back to Raynor City, they are going to start putting together solid performances not just against the bottom dwellers of the league but also their fellow title contenders.

Week 23
Premiership Matchday 21
Ibini FC 0-1 Raynor City United
Hondo FC 1-2 Straightdale FC
Soldarian FC 2-1 FC Longview
FC Capri 1-1 AS Peravova
Club ESF 4-0 AC Asarnova
Gladerial United 1-1 Raynor City FC
AC Valanari 1-1 Club Valanora
SC Rinaldi 0-2 Samarga United
Rolalas FC 4-1 Juavi FC
Wexax United 8-0 Kareen FC
Char Sara FC 0-1 Mar Sara FC

Here we are at the halfway point of the season and what a way to end the first half than for United to travel to Ibini. It was a close affair and one that was clear to the audience was more than just another matchup, as things got chippy out there with a combined six yellow cards between the two sides. Ultimately, a corner in the seventy-third minute was the difference, as Sáez somehow shook free of his defender and volleyed it past the keeper. The victory makes things quite a bit more interesting at the top, especially combined with Hondo's shocking loss to Straightdale, while Soldarian is lurking in the wings after they managed to take care of business against Longview. Raynor City FC and Samarga both boosted their chances of staying up, with a draw and win respectively, and Wexax with the biggest shock of the day as the Hammers hammered Kareen eight to nil to put an emphatic end to their first half of the season.

Week 24
Silver Cup Fourth Round
Soldarian FC 2-3 Turmondale FC
Quel'Thalas FC 0-3 Kareen FC
AC Tasmuarand 3-4 AC Stormguard
Zul'Daratar FC 3-1 Port Swell FC
Ursona FC 5-2 Mar Sara AC
Gladerial United 0-0(0-1 AET) AC Asarnova
FC Monaven 7-1 SC Quintal
Hondo FC 2-2[2-2 AET](2-1 PKs) Raynor City United

While they will undoubtedly be disappointed by losing the match to Hondo in the Silver Cup Round of Sixteen, it may turn out to be a blessing in disguise for the Rockers as unlike Hondo and Ibini, they will not have a plethora of fixtures to worry about outside the league. With only the Cygnus Cup to worry about besides the league, United can focus on their title hunt. Soldarian however is vastly disappointed in not finding a way to take out Turmondale as they were playing at home, meaning that unless they can sneak into the title race, it likely will be another year without a trophy for Soldarian.

ICC Group Stages
These take place between Week 15 and 24

Champions' Cup Group Stage
  Group D                        Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts   Ibi  MeA  Yub  CCh
1 Ibini FC                  VAL    6    4   0   2    12    4   +8    12    —   2–0  1–0  3–0
2 Metropolis Alligators     VLD    6    3   1   2     7    3   +4    10   2–0   —   4–0  1–0
3 Yuba United               COM    6    3   0   3     4    8   -4     9   2–1  1–0   —   1–0
4 Corona Christiana         OME    6    1   1   4     2   10   -8     4   0–5  0–0  2–0   —
Globe Cup Group Stage
  Group C                        Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts   Hon  VeR  TrU  Rep
1 Hondo FC                  VAL    6    4   0   2     9    5   +4    12    —   2–0  2–1  2–0
2 Vermillion Rage           NPH    6    2   3   1     9    9    0     9   2–1   —   1–1  2–2
3 Turoki United             VIL    6    1   3   2     8    9   -1     6   0–2  1–1   —   2–2
4 Republica FC              ACD    6    1   2   3     9   12   -3     5   2–0  2–3  1–3   —
SBCC Group Stage
 Group E                        Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts   Sut  Prv  LoC  LWE
1 Suttonville               EUR    6    4   1   1    12    8   +4    13    —   0–2  3–2  3–1
2 AS Paravova               VAL    6    4   0   2    10    3   +7    12   1–2   —   2–0  2–0
3 Lonngeylin Coast          VIL    6    2   2   2     7    7    0     8   1–1  1–0   —   3–1
4 Lidstrom West End         VER    6    0   1   5     3   14  -11     1   1–3  0–3  0–0   —
AOCL Group Stage
P Group B                 Pld   W  D  L   GF  GA  GD  Pts                      
1 Ibini FC                  6   6  0  0   14   5  +9   18    —   3–1  4–3  3–1
2 SC Oceanside              6   4  0  2    6   5  +1   12   0–1   —   1–0  2–1
3 1830 Cathair              6   2  0  4   13  11  +2    6   0–2  0–1   —   5–1
4 Iskara Daii               6   0  0  6    5  17 -12    0   0–1  0–1  2–5   —

Ibini is trying to become the new flagbearer for Vanorian football it seems, with their impressive campaigns in the AOCL and CC group stage, winning both of their groups. They will have to be wary of what that fixture congestion will do to them down the season, with three or four matches a week, and not a whole lot of depth to speak of. On the whole of it though, with all three of the Vanorian teams that made it to the group stages finding a way through, it goes to show that perhaps the scare of the preliminary rounds was an overreaction and that Vanorians can still stand with the best of the clubs and leagues out there.

by **Valanora** » Sat Mar 14, 2015 2:16 pm

Week 25

Cygnus Cup Round of Sixteen
(EQS)             Ponyville United    4-2    Soldarian FC                 (VAL)   3-1   1-1
(ETM)     Somer City and Surrounds    0-5    Raynor City United           (VAL)   0-3   0-2

As the second half of the season begins for Vanorian clubs, Soldarian finds themselves on the wrong end of an Equestrian show, with Wither unable to produced the goods against Ponyville United. United on the other hand had a rather easy go of it in both of their legs against Somer City, easily finding passage into the Quarterfinals as they look to defend their title. It could very well be the set of games United needs to begin their march towards a retaking of the Premiership.

Week 26
Premiership Matchday 22
Straightdale FC 1-1 Ibini FC
FC Longview 3-2 Raynor City United
AS Peravova 1-1 Hondo FC
AC Asarnova 0-0 Soldarian FC
Raynor City FC 2-1 FC Capri
Club Valanora 0-0 Club ESF
Samarga United 1-1 Gladerial United
Juavi FC 1-2 AC Valanari
Kareen FC 1-0 SC Rinaldi
Mar Sara FC 4-1 Rolalas FC
Char Sara FC 0-2 Wexax United

Premiership Matchday 23
Ibini FC 2-2 FC Longview
Straightdale FC 1-0 AS Peravova
Raynor City United 4-0 AC Asarnova
Hondo FC 7-3 Raynor City FC
Soldarian FC 4-0 Club Valanora
FC Capri 2-1 Samarga United
Club ESF 1-1 Juavi FC
Gladerial United 0-1 Kareen FC
AC Valanari 1-1 Mar Sara FC
SC Rinaldi 2-1 Char Sara FC
Rolalas FC 1-0 Wexax United

Not the start the Ibini wanted, unable to find victory against the Knights and Foxes, though the Foxes also were able to topple United in the midweek, strengthening a chance for their survival in the topflight. The lack of a win has to be a blow to the morale of the Islanders, who were looking to take advantage of a supposedly soft spot in their schedule, but instead allow both United and Hondo to make up points. Kareen took the full six over the weekk, furthering dooming Gladerial to a poor season and keeping Rinaldi from getting close to the UICA spots, which at the moment look meant for the power trio only.

Week 27
Premiership Matchday 24
AS Peravova 1-2 Ibini FC
AC Asarnova 1-1 FC Longview
Raynor City FC 3-1 Straightdale FC
Club Valanora 1-3 Raynor City United
Samarga United 2-0 Hondo FC
Juavi FC 1-1 Soldarian FC
Kareen FC 0-2 FC Capri
Mar Sara FC 3-1 Club ESF
Char Sara FC 1-0 Gladerial United
Wexax United 3-1 AC Valanari
Rolalas FC 1-2 SC Rinaldi

Premiership Matchday 25
Ibini FC 1-1 AC Asarnova
AS Peravova 1-2 Raynor City FC
FC Longview 1-1 Club Valanora
Straightdale FC 0-0 Samarga United
Raynor City United 1-0 Juavi FC
Hondo FC 1-1 Kareen FC
Soldarian FC 1-1 Mar Sara FC
FC Capri 2-1 Char Sara FC
Club ESF 3-0 Wexax United
Gladerial United 1-1 Rolalas FC
AC Valanari 2-1 SC Rinaldi

Stick a fork in them, they are done, there is surely no way that Galderial can climb their way out of the bottom three now. Unable to get a victory over Rolalas or Char Sara, two of the easier matchups remaining on their schedule surely means that the Twilight are done for the top tier once again. It is a shame, after the way that they battled themselves into the midtable last season, but that is football for you. Elsewhere, United has taken the lead at the top, collecting the whole six points available while Hondo and Ibini found the week ever the more difficult. The defense has surely come together now and with Sáez and Tathtauré in form, it is hard to see United not lifting the trophy at the end of the season.

Week 28
Premiership Matchday 26
Raynor City FC 1-1 Ibini FC
Club Valanora 3-2 AC Asarnova
Samarga United 0-1 AS Peravova
Juavi FC 1-1 FC Longview
Kareen FC 2-1 Straightdale FC
Mar Sara FC 2-0 Raynor City United
Char Sara FC 1-3 Hondo FC
Wexax United 3-1 Soldarian FC
Rolalas FC 1-1 FC Capri
SC Rinaldi 0-0 Club ESF
AC Valanari 2-1 Gladerial United

Premiership Matchday 27
Ibini FC 3-3 Club Valanora
Raynor City FC 0-2 Samarga United
AC Asarnova 0-1 Juavi FC
AS Peravova 4-0 Kareen FC
FC Longview 1-6 Mar Sara FC
Straightdale FC 0-1 Char Sara FC
Raynor City United 2-0 Wexax United
Hondo FC 3-4 Rolalas FC
Soldarian FC 2-0 SC Rinaldi
FC Capri 3-1 AC Valanari
Club ESF 1-0 Gladerial United

The fatigue of playing in so different competitions is clearly showing on the Islanders, as another pair of draws sees them in a precarious position when it comes to a title defense. Luckily for them, United and Hondo are both finding unexpected troubles as well, with each losing a game, albeit for United it is rather difficult to find wins in Artani when the Flames are on form, as it definitely seems they are after crushing Longview with an major offensive showing. The battle at the bottom has taken an interesting turn, if you accept that Gladerial is likely going to be relegated, as Asarnova which began the season so splendidly has found themselves sliding further and further into trouble. While it is not quite time to panic, it is getting worrisome for the club.

Week 29
Silver Cup Quarterfinals
Kareen FC 2-1 FC Monaven
Hondo FC 6-1 AC Asarnova
Turmondale FC 1-0 Ursona FC
AC Stormguard 3-0 Zul'Daratar FC

Premiership Matchday 28
Samarga United 1-1 Ibini FC
Juavi FC 1-0 Club Valanora
Kareen FC 0-1 Raynor City FC
Mar Sara FC 1-2 AC Asarnova
Char Sara FC 2-1 AS Peravova
Wexax United 6-1 FC Longview
Rolalas FC 2-1 Straightdale FC
SC Rinaldi 0-2 Raynor City United
AC Valanari 2-0 Hondo FC
Gladerial United 3-4 Soldarian FC
Club ESF 5-1 FC Capri

The surprise of the week comes with League One side AC Stormguard somehow managing to find their way into the Silver Cup semifinals. However one has to wonder if the Cup success has come as a detriment to their league performance, as they are in a relegation fight. They will hope to avoid Hondo FC in the semifinals, as the Owls made quick work of Asarnova, who continue to falter, as they look to get back to the trend of winning silverware. Unfortunately they were not able to continue that impressive performance when they visited the Young Blues and were shut out, while Ibini dropped more points in another draw. That was good news for United who were able to blitz Rinaldi to two early goals and park the bus for the rest of the match to capture the win.

Week 30
Premiership Matchday 29
Ibini FC 1-2 Juavi FC
Samarga United 3-0 Kareen FC
Club Valanora 4-1 Mar Sara FC
Raynor City FC 0-1 Char Sara FC
AC Asarnova 1-1 Wexax United
AS Peravova 1-2 Rolalas FC
FC Longview 1-1 SC Rinaldi
Straightdale FC 2-0 AC Valanari
Raynor City United 2-1 Gladerial United
Hondo FC 2-2 Club ESF
Soldarian FC 5-0 FC Capri

Premiership Matchday 30
Kareen FC 0-1 Ibini FC
Mar Sara FC 1-1 Juavi FC
Char Sara FC 2-0 Samarga United
Wexax United 3-2 Club Valanora
Rolalas FC 3-6 Raynor City FC
SC Rinaldi 0-2 AC Asarnova
AC Valanari 0-4 AS Peravova
Gladerial United 2-1 FC Longview
Club ESF 2-1 Straightdale FC
FC Capri 3-0 Raynor City United
Soldarian FC 0-0 Hondo FC

The title race is back on, after United were toppled by a Typhoon side who rebounded remarkably well following the midweek drubbing that Soldarian put on them. Ibini was able to capitalize with a narrow victory in Kareen, though the sting of losing to the Reds in the midweek has to temper any huge morale boosts. The power trio however might need to watch out for Soldarian, who with their massive victory over Capri and holding Hondo to a YaFoTie in the week are back not only in contention for UICA spots but may be a dark horse in the title race.

Week 31

Cygnus Cup Quarterfinals
(PAS)                CA Paulinthal    3-3 a  Raynor City United           (VAL)   3-2   0-1
Champions' Cup Round of Sixteen
(NPH)               AFC Treason    1–3    Ibini FC                  (VAL)   0–2   1–1
Globe Cup First Knockout Round
(CPV)               Paraguay SC  a 2–2    Hondo FC                  (VAL)   1–0   1–2 
SBCC Round of Sixteen
(VAL)               AS Paravova    2–4    FC Delare Minon           (YTT)   0–2   2–2

It was a mixed week for Vanorian clubs in the ICCs, with United escaping Pasargan giants CA Paulinthal thanks to two away goals in Torgos, while Ibini was able to travel to Nephara and walkway with a two to nil victory to make it to the Quarterfinals of the Champions' Cup. However as luck favors some with away goals, it is in disfavor with others, as Hondo was unfortunately eliminated on the rule after letting Paraguay score in Hondo and not being able to return the favor. Meanwhile, Peravova looked completely overmatch in their tie with Yttribia outfit FC Delare Minon, perhaps a case of the lack of depth finally catching up to the small Vyintanese squad.

Week 32
Premiership Matchday 31
Ibini FC 2-1 Mar Sara FC
Kareen FC 1-1 Char Sara FC
Juavi FC 2-2 Wexax United
Samarga United 1-1 Rolalas FC
Club Valanora 1-3 SC Rinaldi
Raynor City FC 3-4 AC Valanari
AC Asarnova 0-3 Gladerial United
AS Peravova 1-0 Club ESF
FC Longview 3-4 FC Capri
Straightdale FC 2-1 Soldarian FC
Raynor City United 3-1 Hondo FC

Premiership Matchday 32
Char Sara FC 3-0 Ibini FC
Wexax United 0-4 Mar Sara FC
Rolalas FC 1-1 Kareen FC
SC Rinaldi 2-1 Juavi FC
AC Valanari 0-0 Samarga United
Gladerial United 0-1 Club Valanora
Club ESF 3-1 Raynor City FC
FC Capri 1-2 AC Asarnova
Soldarian FC 1-2 AS Peravova
Hondo FC 2-3 FC Longview
Raynor City United 2-0 Straightdale FC

Does anyone truly want to win the title this season? All of the major clubs and usual suspects are showing major inconsistencies in their form and ability to perform up to standard, with only United managing to pull out the full six points on the week. Good for them that one of those victories came against Hondo, who were seemingly hungover on their Cup success, as they also found a way to lose against the Foxes at home. Meanwhile the Flames notches an impressive victory at The West Wall as they elbow with Soldarian, Wexax, and Rolalas for a spot in the UICA. With only five spots up for grabs and three of them seemingly already accounted for, one of the other three are bound to be left with a bitter taste in their mouth at the end of the season, two should Hondo find a way not to win the Silver Cup.

by **Valanora** » Thu Mar 19, 2015 6:11 pm

Week 33

Champions' Cup Quarterfinals
(EUR)           Revolutionaries    3–4    Ibini FC                  (VAL)   0–1   3–3

Silver Cup Semifinals
Kareen FC 0-3 Hondo FC
Turmondale FC 0-1 AC Stormguard

It was a sign of strength by the Islanders as they went into Eura and came away with the one to nil victory that ensured their advancement after the six goal thriller in Ibini. The Islanders wont have far to travel for the matchup in the next round either, as they have drawn Fligsive FC of The Calanian Union for their amazing trip into the Champions' Cup semifinals. Should they there, they will become the first Vanorian club outside of the capital to reach the CC Final, with Raynor City United and Soldarian having both gotten there on multiple occasions with multiple victories. On the domestic front, the surprise of the Cup seasons continues, with Stormguard able to trip up Turmondale in the capital, setting up an apparently very lopsided tie in the Final, with Hondo having little trouble in the way of Kareen in their semifinal. Can the top tier flex its muscle in the Final or will the lower tiers get their time in the sun?

Week 34
Premiership Matchday 33
Ibini FC 1-1 Wexax United
Char Sara FC 1-1 Rolalas FC
Mar Sara FC 3-1 SC Rinaldi
Kareen FC 0-1 AC Valanari
Juavi FC 1-3 Gladerial United
Samarga United 1-0 Club ESF
Club Valanora 3-0 FC Capri
Raynor City FC 2-2 Soldarian FC
AC Asarnova 0-3 Hondo FC
AS Peravova 0-3 Raynor City United
FC Longview 0-1 Straightdale FC

Premiership Matchday 34
Rolalas FC 0-4 Ibini FC
SC Rinaldi 1-0 Wexax United
AC Valanari 1-2 Char Sara FC
Gladerial United 0-3 Mar Sara FC
Club ESF 2-1 Kareen FC
FC Capri 1-0 Juavi FC
Soldarian FC 0-0 Samarga United
Hondo FC 2-0 Club Valanora
Raynor City United 3-0 Raynor City FC
Straightdale FC 2-1 AC Asarnova
FC Longview 3-5 AS Peravova

Ibini falters again and allows United to start to build a lead there at the top. The way this season is going, you're going to have to see a major collapse by United here during the late stretch for Ibini or Hondo to try and snatch the title away from their fingers, as the drive finally has set in with the team. Given the way Ibini has been hemmoraging points, we may very well see the title decided a few weeks before the final matchday even. Meanwhile, it is a case of too little too late from Gladerial who managed to get a very nice win at Juavia but then were ripped apart by the Flames during the weekend. Asarnova is now dangling perilously close to the drop with their loss to the Knights, hopefully they can rebound in the coming weeks as they have provided some entertaining matches this season.

Week 35

AOCL Quarterfinals
Ibini FC (VAL) 1–1[2-2 AET, 2-3 PKs](1-0, 0-1) Cednia Beach AFC (TUR)
Cygnus Cup Semifinals
(VAL)           Raynor City United    3-2    New Southampton              (KRN)   0-2   3-0

While Ibini's domestic form may be suffering, their form in the ICCs has been second to none, after they were able to manuever past the Turori giants of Cednia Beach, thanks in large part to a pair of stellar saves from the keeper when it came down to the penalty shootout. In a bit of irony, the Islanders will be facing Fligsive in the semifinals of the AOCL as well, perhaps showing the dominance that these two clubs are having this season. Meanwhile, United looked like they were about to be ousted from the Cygnus in the semfinals after losing by two goals to nil in the home leg. However, as the champions they are, they traveled to New Southamption and put on a clinic of attacking and controlling football, nabbing the three to nil victory and securing their place in the Final with a chance to defend their title in the event.

Week 36
Premiership Matchday 35
Ibini FC 0-0 SC Rinaldi
Rolalas FC 3-3 AC Valanari
Wexax United 2-1 Gladerial United
Char Sara FC 5-1 Club ESF
Mar Sara FC 0-0 FC Capri
Kareen FC 2-1 Soldarian FC
Juavi FC 1-6 Hondo FC
Samarga United 0-5 Raynor City United
Club Valanora 1-1 Straightdale FC
Raynor City FC 0-1 FC Longview
AC Asarnova 2-1 AS Peravova

Premiership Matchday 36
AC Valanari 1-4 Ibini FC
Gladerial United 1-0 SC Rinaldi
Club ESF 2-0 Rolalas FC
FC Capri 1-2 Wexax United
Soldarian FC 5-0 Char Sara FC
Hondo FC 0-2 Mar Sara FC
Raynor City United 1-3 Kareen FC
Straightdale FC 2-0 Juavi FC
FC Longview 0-1 Samarga United
AS Peravova 1-1 Club Valanora
AC Asarnova 0-2 Raynor City FC

Kareen has risen up and looks to grab their survival by the throat, as they toppled both Soldarian and United this week, proving that United does still have a bit of work to do if they want to reclaim the title. As for Kareen, the wins lift them comfortably out of the drop for now, meaning that Capri's little neighbors are likely to be around next season to the annoyance of the typhoon who have had a major second half slip themselves punctuated by the Hammers coming into the Hatire Memorial and walking out winners. Hondo looked fatigued over the weekend and you wonder if it would not have been a wiser choice to rest some of the starters in the midweek demolition of Juavi with the Flames coming to the Raynor Memorial on the weekend. However prudence wasn't the watchwords and the Flames notched another sneaky victory, as they continue to hang around that fifth spot.

Week 37

Champions' Cup Semifinals
(TCU)               Fligsive FC    4–5    Ibini FC                  (VAL)   1–2   3–3

In the first of two semifinal ties and perhaps the bigger of the pair between the Islanders and Fligsive of the Liga Anaia, the Islanders proved the better but only just. As has seemingly been the norm this season when it has come to the international form for Vanorian clubs, they have struggled to get a victory at home, as the two fought it out to a six goal draw in Vyinta. However thanks to a seventy-seventh minute strike by Fresco, the Islanders were able to escape the northeast of AO with a two to one victory and the tie, sending them to the Champions' Cup Final. Awaiting them there is the biggest challenge that the Islanders will face, Laborious Hawk and the Dwile Warriors of Apox, the best from the best league with the best Vanorian player. It makes from interesting storylines, as will it mean a resurgance for the Vanorian league's stature in the world's eye or will Hawk and his new team show how far the EPL has lagged behind that our best players look outside our shores now?

Week 38
Premiership Matchday 37
Ibini FC 2-1 Gladerial United
AC Valanari 3-0 Club ESF
SC Rinaldi 1-3 FC Capri
Rolalas FC 1-0 Soldarian FC
Wexax United 3-1 Hondo FC
Char Sara FC 4-1 Raynor City United
Mar Sara FC 2-2 Straightdale FC
Kareen FC 2-1 FC Longview
Juavi FC 0-1 AS Peravova
Samarga United 0-0 AC Asarnova
Club Valanora 0-0 Raynor City FC

Premiership Matchday 38
Club ESF 1-2 Ibini FC
FC Capri 1-1 Gladerial United
Soldarian FC 4-3 AC Valanari
Hondo FC 2-1 SC Rinaldi
Raynor City United 0-2 Rolalas FC
Straightdale FC 1-0 Wexax United
FC Longview 2-1 Char Sara FC
AS Peravova 2-2 Mar Sara FC
AC Asarnova 1-1 Kareen FC
Raynor City FC 2-1 Juavi FC
Club Valanora 1-0 Samarga United

After looking to have secured their title this weekend, United instead has seen their lead at the top evaporate into thin air after a miserable time for a three gaming losing streak, including losing yet another capital city derby at home. The capital has not been a kind friend to the Rockers and they will need to get their act together or Ibini or Hondo will sweep in and steal the crown from atop of their heads as the season enters into its final stretch. If they do manage to somehow see the title gone from the capital for a second straight season and in such a disappointing fashion, you will be sure that heads will be rolling during the offseason.

Week 39

AOCL Semifinals
Ibini FC (VAL) 3–4(0-1, 3-3) Fligsive FC (TCU)

In the rematch, Fligsive looked quite feisty and ready to exact revenge upon the Islanders for their Champions' Cup tie, after Ibini was able to take the victory from them in Fligsive. Instead, it has gone the complete other way, with a six goal draw in Fligsive and Fligsive who came into Ibini and pulled out the away victory to advance to the Final. The Islanders are understandably disappointed, as they missed out on the potential for an international double, yet now they can concentrate on the Champions' Cup Final and trying to nab the title in the Premiership away from United.

Week 40
Premiership Matchday 39
Ibini FC 4-0 FC Capri
Club ESF 0-0 Soldarian FC
Gladerial United 1-1 Hondo FC
AC Valanari 2-2 Raynor City United
SC Rinaldi 1-0 Straightdale FC
Rolalas FC 0-0 FC Longview
Wexax United 1-2 AS Peravova
Char Sara FC 2-1 AC Asarnova
Mar Sara FC 4-1 Raynor City FC
Kareen FC 1-0 Club Valanora
Juavi FC 2-2 Samarga United

Premiership Matchday 40
Soldarian FC 1-0 Ibini FC
Hondo FC 2-1 FC Capri
Raynor City United 1-1 Club ESF
Straightdale FC 2-1 Gladerial United
FC Longview 1-1 AC Valanari
AS Peravova 3-0 SC Rinaldi
AC Asarnova 1-2 Rolalas FC
Raynor City FC 1-4 Wexax United
Club Valanora 1-1 Char Sara FC
Samarga United 1-0 Mar Sara FC

United's slide continues, as they manage only a pair of draws over the week, however Ibini's defeat at the Hellgate means that United holds a two point edge on the Islanders as we head into the last two weeks of the season. With Soldarian and Ibini left on the schedule, while Ibini has Hondo and United, it will make for very intriguing watching, especially as the Owls dumbfounding draw at Gladerial has all but taken them out of the title race.

Week 41
Silver Cup Final
Hondo FC 4-1 AC Stormguard
Cygnus Cup Final
Scott City FC (DAR) 1–4 Raynor City United (VAL)

Champions' Cup Final
(APX)            Dwile Warriors    4–0    Ibini FC                  (VAL)

Premierhip Matchday 41
Ibini FC 3-2 Hondo FC
Soldarian FC 1-1 Raynor City United
FC Capri 5-0 Straightdale FC
Club ESF 2-0 FC Longview
Gladerial United 2-0 AS Peravova
AC Valanari 1-0 AC Asarnova
SC Rinaldi 1-0 Raynor City FC
Rolalas FC 1-0 Club Valanora
Wexax United 2-1 Samarga United
Char Sara FC 2-0 Juavi FC
Mar Sara FC 2-2 Kareen FC

Well, this was certainly an interesting week. Things began in Gladerial, where Hondo did indeed flex its' muscle and show their strength over AC Stormguard, meaning that they were ensured at least a spot in the Globe Cup next season, as well as a spot in the Cygnus Cup. However that Final took place later during the evening, and for a second year in a row, United found a way to win the competition and looked quite dominant in doing so, defeating the Darmen team by four goals to one. Which means that for a second season in a row, they will take part in the Cygnus despite not winning the Silver Cup, with the winners getting an automatic spot in the next edition. Bringing it back to the domestic scene, a draw between Soldarian and United at Hellgate, coupled with Ibini's home victory over Hondo means the two are tied on points going into the final matchday. However United has the advantage in both goal difference and the head to head, as well as wins, should the teams draw, while Hondo sees their chance to get the title slip by the wayside. The championship trophy will be on hand as Ibini travels to the Battleground, where United will try to shrug off their poor home form and get at least the draw they need to secure the title.

by **Valanora** » Thu Mar 19, 2015 7:11 pm

Week 42

Here we go, forty-two weeks come down to this single game to decide who will take home the title in Valanora, while Asarnova fights for the Premiership lives. A win for Asarnova coupled with a loss by Juavi will see Asarnova stay up while Juavi would get the drop, any other combination sees Asarnova and their entertaining displays finding their next season in the Star League. It would be a shame for the league to lose either side to the drop, unfortunately they have not played well enough to survive and one of the two will be relegated at the end of the ninety.

Ibini looks quite determined to retain their title as Fresco puts them ahead just eight minutes into the game, showing that frailty that United have had at times at home. McKray can be seen arguing with Haelinde who was supposed to be covering Fresco. United have it all to do now, as they can not just sit back and hope for a scoreless draw.

In Straightdale Hondo is venting their frustration with impunity, three goals already and looking like they could end up with seven or eight before the day is done. Asarnova is trailing at home against Club ESF, while Juavi is being held by Rolalas, yet it would still see Asarnova down.

Capri adds a second goal in Peravova, as the hosts look quite apathetic having already secured their spot in the topflight next season. The whistles have gone through most of the nation and here are you halftime scores. As it stands, Ibini would currently be winning the title while Asarnova would join Longview and Gladerial in the Star League next year.

Halftime
Raynor City United 0-1 Ibini FC
Straightdale FC 0-3 Hondo FC
FC Longview 1-0 Soldarian FC
AS Peravova 0-2 FC Capri
AC Asarnova 0-1 Club ESF
Raynor City FC 1-1 Gladerial United
Club Valanora 0-1 AC Valanari
Samarga United 0-0 SC Rinaldi
Juavi FC 1-1 Rolalas FC
Kareen FC 0-0 Wexax United
Mar Sara FC 2-0 Char Sara FC

The second half begins and almost right off the whistle, Wither makes things level in Soldarian as she looks to lock up the second Globe Cup spot for Soldarian, with Hondo looking like they have their matchup with the Knights well in hand. Peravova on the other hand has completely checked out of their match and are seemingly letting Capri score at will, that is going to turn into one nasty scoreline should the hosts decide to continue to play with such apathy.

As we enter the final fifteen minutes, Gladerial adds a second and looks to score a consolation victory, something they needed quite a bit more of during the season. It is a shame to see this historic club hitting such lows again after it seemed that they had shaken off their bad fortunes. Though if United can not come up with a goal here soon, they can at least take glee in know that their long time rivals had a collapse of epic proportions to lose the title.

Injury time is upon us and United still needs to grab a goal if they hope to retain the title. Most of the other fixtures have come to a close, with Juavi ending in a draw and sealing Asarnova's fate. Meanwhile, United has been granted a lifeline, as Kinarthir muffed a clearance, with the ball bouncing off his leg and past the endline. The entire United squad is making its way towards the box while Lithvathar lines up the corner, with even the keeper there in the middle. The ref has taken a look at his whistle and this is likely the last play of the game, a now or never moment if there ever is one. Lithvathar sends in the ball high... and GOAL!!!!! Sáez rises above everyone and nods it past Galadirdren. The ref blows the whistle, Sáez has delivered the title to United in the most remarkable of ways!!! Celebrations will be going on for days in the capital as they sneak one past Ibini, while the Islanders will be ruing all those draws in the midseason...

Fulltime
Raynor City United 1-1 Ibini FC
Straightdale FC 0-4 Hondo FC
FC Longview 1-1 Soldarian FC
AS Peravova 0-5 FC Capri
AC Asarnova 0-1 Club ESF
Raynor City FC 1-2 Gladerial United
Club Valanora 0-2 AC Valanari
Samarga United 0-1 SC Rinaldi
Juavi FC 1-1 Rolalas FC
Kareen FC 0-2 Wexax United
Mar Sara FC 2-3 Char Sara FC

Premiership

Pos Team                     P   W   D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
  1 Raynor City United      42  24   5  13  81  51  +30  77     Champions
  2 Ibini FC                42  21  14   7  71  42  +29  77     CC
  3 Hondo FC                42  20   9  13  83  58  +25  69     GC
  4 Soldarian FC            42  18  14  10  73  50  +23  68     GC
  5 Mar Sara FC             42  19  11  12  70  51  +19  68     GC
  6 Wexax United            42  18  12  12  72  50  +22  66
  7 Rolalas FC              42  17  11  14  56  55   +1  62
  8 AS Peravova             42  17  10  15  65  52  +13  61
  9 Club ESF                42  15  14  13  56  45  +11  59
 10 FC Capri                42  18   5  19  69  67   +2  59
 11 Char Sara FC            42  16  11  15  64  62   +2  59
 12 AC Valanari             42  15  13  14  53  57   -4  58
 13 Straightdale FC         42  16   8  18  44  60  -16  56
 14 Kareen FC               42  15  11  16  41  59  -18  56
 15 Club Valanora           42  14  13  15  54  50   +4  55
 16 SC Rinaldi              42  15   9  18  35  52  -17  54
 17 Samarga United          42  12  15  15  30  35   -5  51
 18 Raynor City FC          42  13   8  21  55  84  -29  47
 19 Juavi FC                42  12  10  20  47  70  -23  46
 20 AC Asarnova             42  12   8  22  32  60  -28  44     Relegated
 21 FC Longview             42  10  10  22  47  71  -24  40     Relegated
 22 Gladerial United        42  10   9  23  44  61  -17  39     Relegated

Star League

Playoff: FC Espalya 1-0(0-0) AS Zul'Daratar

Pos Team                  P   W   D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
  1 FC Therathor         42  23  13   6  52  31  +21  82     Champions
  2 AC Zul'Atun          42  21   9  12  57  38  +19  72     Promoted
  3 FC Espalya           42  19  14   9  49  26  +23  71     Playoff
  4 AS Zul'Daratar       42  19  14   9  70  52  +18  71     Playoff
  5 AC Tasmuarand        42  22   4  16  68  60   +8  70
  6 Baysleef FC          42  18   9  15  47  47   +0  63
  7 FC Wexax             42  18   8  16  52  43   +9  62
  8 SC Ianisle           42  16  14  12  64  56   +8  62
  9 AS Everlin           42  17  10  15  82  67  +15  61
 10 Cartmot Pride        42  18   7  17  60  50  +10  61
 11 Ursona FC            42  17  10  15  62  57   +5  61
 12 AS Sharala           42  15  14  13  40  33   +7  59
 13 AC Hartdale          42  15  11  16  39  37   +2  56
 14 RC Mercanthum        42  16   8  18  32  34   -2  56
 15 FC Aulian            42  16   7  19  52  62  -10  55
 16 Quel'Thalas FC       42  14  11  17  48  51   -3  53
 17 Travesian AS         42  11  14  17  52  69  -17  47
 18 Inter Gladerial      42  13   8  21  51  68  -17  47
 19 Sharala AC           42  11  11  20  38  57  -19  44
 20 FC Vamas             42  12   6  24  34  57  -23  42     Relegated
 21 RC Elunita           42   9  13  20  50  74  -24  40     Relegated
 22 FC San Diromia       42   9  11  22  46  76  -30  38     Relegated

League One

Playoff: Everlin FC 4-1(1-1) Vaharia FC

Pos Team                    P   W   D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
  1 FC Travesian           42  27   8   7  64  27  +37  89     Champions
  2 Turmondale FC          42  24  11   7  62  29  +33  83     Promoted
  3 Everlin FC             42  20  12  10  57  48   +9  72     Playoff
  4 Vaharia FC             42  19  10  13  69  60   +9  67     Playoff
  5 Manavawi Athletic      42  18  12  12  54  41  +13  66
  6 Atheltic Rolalas       42  17  13  12  66  45  +21  64
  7 Char Sara United       42  17  10  15  47  36  +11  61
  8 Mar Sara AC            42  16  13  13  58  59   -1  61
  9 FC Vernad              42  15  13  14  43  36   +7  58
 10 FC Rosenthal           42  16  10  16  64  74  -10  58
 11 FC Monaven             42  14  14  14  36  32   +4  56
 12 FC Quel'Mathar         42  15  11  16  50  63  -13  56
 13 FC Silvershire         42  14  10  18  50  59   -9  52
 14 AS Soldar              42  13  12  17  67  65   +2  51
 15 Quel'Tir United        42  15   5  22  54  71  -17  50
 16 Ibininers              42  13  11  18  55  74  -19  50
 17 AC Stormguard          42  11  15  16  65  69   -4  48
 18 Turmondale United      42  10  18  14  30  37   -7  48
 19 Bree FC                42  10  16  16  31  38   -7  46
 20 Ventus                 42  13   6  23  45  66  -21  45     Relegated
 21 RC Durmosa             42   9  12  21  45  68  -23  39     Relegated
 22 Valanari FC            42   7  16  19  33  48  -15  37     Relegated

League Two

Playoff: Arouw United 2-1(0-1) Zul'Daratar FC

Pos Team                     P   W   D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
  1 Turbani FC              42  25   7  10  73  41  +32  82     Champions
  2 Yolan FC                42  23   9  10  76  51  +25  78     Promoted
  3 Arouw United            42  18  15   9  70  49  +21  69     Playoff
  4 Zul'Daratar FC          42  19  11  12  62  58   +4  68     Playoff
  5 Oras                    42  19   8  15  68  54  +14  65
  6 Quel'Thalas United      42  18  11  13  66  55  +11  65
  7 Yalbarrin FC            42  18  10  14  54  54   +0  64
  8 Suax United             42  18   7  17  74  61  +13  61
  9 Arouw FC                42  16  13  13  53  48   +5  61
 10 Oliviena United         42  16  12  14  39  37   +2  60
 11 Erran FC                42  14  17  11  39  28  +11  59
 12 SC Longview             42  15   9  18  59  62   -3  54
 13 Ironwind United         42  14  12  16  29  36   -7  54
 14 AC Cartmot              42  14  11  17  35  38   -3  53
 15 Portaki                 42  14  11  17  69  81  -12  53
 16 AS Juavi                42  14   9  19  57  83  -26  51
 17 RC Rikana               42  12  14  16  60  74  -14  50
 18 Aras United             42  11  16  15  58  61   -3  49
 19 AS Solqual              42  11  11  20  52  71  -19  44
 20 Mariner Coast FC        42   9  14  19  38  51  -13  41     Relegated
 21 AS Char Sara            42   7  17  18  38  49  -11  38     Relegated
 22 Zanabia City            42   7  16  19  37  64  -27  37     Relegated

League Three

Playoff: AS Capri 0-1(0-1) Northern FC

Pos Team                 P   W   D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
  1 Aarl of Marjel      38  18  11   9  39  30   +9  65     Champions
  2 AS Aras             38  17  12   9  67  55  +12  63     Promoted
  3 AS Capri            38  18   8  12  65  39  +26  62     Playoff
  4 Northern FC         38  15  13  10  28  24   +4  58     Playoff
  5 AS Zul'Atun         38  16  10  12  56  57   -1  58
  6 Cier Boys FC        38  16  10  12  44  47   -3  58
  7 Erran United        38  15  11  12  59  50   +9  56
  8 AC Goldsan          38  15  10  13  51  44   +7  55
  9 SC Quintal          38  13  13  12  49  41   +8  52
 10 Turbani City        38  14  10  14  36  35   +1  52
 11 RC Ispan            38  13  11  14  50  47   +3  50
 12 AC Rinaldi          38  13  11  14  47  51   -4  50
 13 SC Malu             38  13   8  17  51  64  -13  47
 14 AC Raynor City      38  13   7  18  29  31   -2  46
 15 West Crown FC       38  11  13  14  27  34   -7  46
 16 Moria               38  11  12  15  26  32   -6  45
 17 Coral FC            38  11  12  15  25  31   -6  45
 18 Club Zul'Atun       38  11  11  16  39  43   -4  44     Relegated
 19 Crown Royal FC      38  11  10  17  49  67  -18  43     Relegated
 20 FC Ispan            38   8  13  17  34  49  -15  37     Relegated

League Four

Playoff: FC Cranbourne 4-3(2-3) AS Vaharia

Pos Team                      P   W   D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
  1 RC Vahama                38  25   8   5  72  41  +31  83     Champions
  2 Mar Sara United          38  18  11   9  85  50  +35  65     Promoted
  3 FC Cranbourne            38  19   8  11  70  53  +17  65     Playoff
  4 AS Vaharia               38  18  11   9  46  29  +17  65     Playoff
  5 Port Swell FC            38  18   8  12  49  37  +12  62
  6 RC Liogan                38  16  10  12  57  45  +12  58
  7 FC of Moyne              38  17   7  14  37  36   +1  58
  8 AC Rosenthal             38  17   6  15  67  51  +16  57
  9 Valleyview FC            38  17   6  15  53  50   +3  57
 10 FC Kilai                 38  15   7  16  40  41   -1  52
 11 Kirria United            38  15   6  17  49  60  -11  51
 12 Monaven United           38  13   9  16  25  27   -2  48
 13 Abbotsham Wanderers      38  12  12  14  37  43   -6  48
 14 AC Ispan                 38  10  15  13  29  35   -6  45
 15 AC Therathor             38  13   6  19  38  55  -17  45
 16 Loyetea Athletic         38  11  11  16  36  45   -9  44
 17 Barberton Town           38  10  12  16  32  36   -4  42
 18 RC Jumangas              38   9   9  20  29  57  -28  36
 19 FC Melikkiaz             38   8  11  19  39  71  -32  35
 20 Sheringa FC              38   8   9  21  20  48  -28  33

Team of the Season
GK: Aediron Galadirdren - Ibini FC
CB: Merimoron Nalllithe - Club ESF
LB: Arathîreldë Ealoron - Samarga United
RB: Sidhwë Augdragonel - Samarga United
RW:

Lorenc Petit - Mar Sara FC
MC: Idhôndon Cuendthor - Wexax United
MC: Berdëmiel Nardhrinonel - Soldarian FC
LW: Tanna Norovathar - Ibini FC
AMC: Ovorion Ealorina - Hondo FC
ST:

Barabás Neci - Hondo FC
ST:

Carlos Alberto Sáez - Raynor City United

by **Valanora** » Tue May 05, 2015 11:43 pm

Season 20,061

To say that things did not go according to plan would be a mahoosive understatement for the folks from the capital, as they slipped all the way back to third in the final table. It was a season that just never quite came together for the Raptors despite having done remarkably well in the HCL. Their loss though was the gain for Stormguard who was all too happy to reclaim their mantle as the best hockey club in all of Valanora and perhaps even all of the world. They long for the glory days of taking the trophy for granted and while they had to contend constantly with a strong Baysleef side all through the season, the Lions would eventually be the kings once more. Therathor was able to do just enough to keep their spot in the HCL and they will hope to propel themselves further, as the top sides in the domestic league begin to reestablish themselves both domestically and in international play. Can any one of the four retain the the HCL crown or will the weight of expectation turn out to be too much for them?

Ps                         Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Stormguard Lions         76   39  16  21   179  144  +35    94     Champions
 2 Baysleef Goliaths        76   36  20  20   163  134  +29    92     HCL
 3 Raynor City Raptors      76   34  19  23   186  174  +12    87     HCL
 4 Therathor Majestics      76   35  16  25   128  112  +16    86     HCL
 5 Longview Sabres          76   30  23  23   119  105  +14    83
 6 Gladerial Panthers       76   31  20  25    75   63  +12    82
 7 Zul'Atun Eagles          76   30  21  25   153  146   +7    81
 8 Valanari Kings           76   30  18  28   182  169  +13    78
 9 Turbani Titans           76   29  19  28   143  143    0    77
10 Ianisle Guardians        76   31  14  31    80   75   +5    76
11 Vaharia Rangers          76   26  24  26   115  116   −1    76
12 Oliviena Senators        76   28  17  31    98  114  −16    73
13 Capri Ducks              76   27  18  31   181  178   +3    72
14 Soldarian Royals         76   25  22  29   154  158   −4    72
15 Ispan Wanderers          76   29  12  35    96  105   −9    70
16 Hondo Guards             76   25  18  33    76   91  −15    68
17 Everlin Hawks            76   25  16  35   114  144  −30    66
18 Travesian Giants         76   23  19  34    86   97  −11    65
19 Monaven Timbers          76   21  19  36    88  109  −21    61
20 Kilai Wolverines         76   20  21  35   156  195  −39    61

by **Valanora** » Tue Jul 14, 2015 2:35 pm

Season 20,062 Preview

This season looks to be something quite strange for the domestic side, as the inclusion of all of Valanora, after its expansion to take over the whole of the Arrosia continent, brought a major overhaul of the domestic scene. There are now a total of 256 teams in the official pyramid for the empire, with the Premiership being trimmed down to a sixteen team league from its twenty-two format last year. There is now seven tiers to the pyramid, with the Premiership, Star League, League One, and League Two going to a one division of sixteen team structure. The fifth tier is now the Conference Premier with two divisions of twenty-four teams each, split geographically into the north and south. The sixth tier has become the Conference League, split into four divisions of sixteen teams, while the seventh and bottom tier is the League Arrosia, an eight division league of ten teams each. The exact format for the playoff promotions has yet to be announced but it is suffice to say that it will be a season of change and intrigue for all those involved in the Vanorian domestic scene, from the top to the bottom.

Lineups are listed right to left where applicable

AC Zul'Atun
Kits: Home & Away
Manager: Aerinilrni Kylynflower
Stadium: Overlan (24,000)
Last Season: 21-9-12 (2nd in the Star League)
Starting Eleven (3-5-2): Nhabrineth; Werlaelen, Gaeredal, Kevadilinil; Gaendseer; Telalvalal, Mithdragmyr, Tathtaur, Hatatheil; Lithval, Shayaeil
Predicted Finish: 15th

Zul'Atun come into the Premiership at an opportune time and look to have the defensive wherewithal to hold down a spot in the top tier. They play in a possessive three-five-two formation, employing a destroyer to keep the ground covered between the backline and midfield. Whether that tactic can hold in the up tempo and attacking game of the Premiership is anyones guess, but the betting man would have them as the most likely to survive of the three "promoted" sides.

AC Valanari
Kits: Home & Away
Manager: Polennoion Mitheththor
Stadium: Duran Palace (51,000)
Last Season: 15-13-14 12th
Starting Eleven (4-4-2 Diamond): Nartalhûn; Aeramiel, Undoelwa, Auglithlhûn, Dlaranil; Ealolithe; Kitaina, Augdhrinion; Faerondaerl; Taletheil, Talmirlhûn
Predicted Finish: 10th

Valanari has always been the little engine that could, mixing in decent finances with a heavy reliance on academy players. Mitheththor has ever been a proponent of crafting players to be their very best from an early age, hence why the locals affectionately call the club the Young Blues, as the manager has sacrificed chances to make a run at the title with a preference for a steady hand. While it means that Valanari are remarkably consistent, producing talent for the NT and larger clubs to poach from, it does mean that the trophy case is more bare than one would expect with the talent that flows through this club. Some are even saying that if the manager doesn't produce at least another good run in the Silver Cup, where the club has a few trophies, that it may be time for a change of direction in Valanari.

AS Peravova
Kits: Home & Away
Manager: Galasfinon Shathanta
Stadium: Tensari (20,000)
Last Season: 17-10-15 8th
Starting Eleven (4-5-1): Talrina; Kevaésthar, Larlithdar, Lithdhen, Kevaanellyn; Yraunae, Lanthaltinu, Isilitaneil, Rhuieme, Laethanryl; Galonlinde
Predicted Finish: 13th

Peravova showed their mettle in vastly exceeding the expectations for themselves last season, managing not only to survive being relegated but also came close to sniffing one of the UICA spots. That is the sort of threat that does not sit well with the big clubs you can be sure and they are looking to put Peravova back in their place. However as this side has shown, they are a force to be reckoned with and do not be surprised to see them up near that top 5 once again.

Char Sara FC
Kits: Home & Away
Manager: Aeraderdolnar Mithtathiel
Stadium: The Tar Pit (39,000)
Last Season: 16-11-15 (11th)
Starting Eleven (3-3-1-3): Taltauré; Culiththir, Maltholdar, Lartandar; Hiatt, Manawian, Cripas; Neleththar; Yrauelon, Matanil, Matania
Predicted Finish: 10th

Char Sara is a traditional power that has fallen on a prolonged hard time. It has been many years since the Inferno have won a title and with the poor economy in Char Sara, they lack the funds to try and upgrade the squad. What they are left with is a hard working squad that gives it everything they have but are ultimately just not skilled enough to compete with the larger teams of the league. However that self reliant belief has at least kept the squad at a comfortable midtable and never having gone through the lower tier torment that Gladerial United went through.

Club ESF
Kits: Home & Away
Manager: Darantion Shayaar
Stadium: Donna Cathedral (60,000)
Last Season: 15-14-13 (9th)
Starting Eleven (4-3-1-2): Rololond; Telraiian, Nalllithe, Berthanthor, Runtandar; Ondotaur, Kiraiseer, Haeeme; Yraueme; Narethlal, Lanalvaar
Predicted Finish: 7th

Club ESF is one of the new comer clubs that have burst onto the scene and refused to go anywhere. After Mar Sara FC gifted them Donna Cathedral when Artani was built, the club's finances skyrocketed with the extra gate receipts and enabled their staying power and their lone EPL title that came back in 20,029. Using the oft utlized 4-3-1-2, the squad is great on the attack, witnessed by the occasional player getting called into the Vanorian NT. The squad hopes to improve just enough to claw their way into the top 5 and the UICA competitions that they narrowly missed out on last season.

FC Capri
Kits: Home & Away
Manager: Daersirien Undolond
Stadium: Hatire Memorial (60,000)
Last Season: 21-9-12 (5th)
Starting Eleven (4-3-1-2): Feltatheth; Celetaar, Toraethil, Talnae, Gwalinde; Torathaleth,

Dostie, Haanial; Mithtata; Galadiir,

Romani
Predicted Finish: 4th

FC Capri, the first of the "expansion generation" of clubs, who in their first season won a title. Alas the record books do not reflect that, with the destruction of the records prior to the 20,019 season. The Typhoon do not care if the records do not reflect their history, they know what they have accomplished and are proud of it. Capri is known throughout of Valanora for their Bettia style of play, using an aggressive form of the 4-3-1-2, usually seen more as 4-3-3 by analysts. That powerful attack lead them to 5th last season after a few seasons in midtable madness due to a poor backline. The Typhoon think they have solved that riddle though and are ready to really challenge for the title.

FC Espalya
Kits: Home & Away
Manager: Sadron Orvaul
Stadium: Daviatryn Grounds (18,000)
Last Season: 19-14-9 (3rd in Star League, Playoff Winner)
Starting Eleven (4-4-2): Yraudel; Elerelwa, Shalandaerl, Aeralynnil, Werelenellyn; Landilinil, Taldhen, Celeagadal, Aeratholonel; Dlarthallhûn, Rhuidiir
Predicted Finish: 16th

This is going to be a tough fight for Espalya who look to continue on the tradition of extraordinary efforts from the Vyintanese sides. However unlike the others, this side simply does not have the talent to even compete for staying up, as the many draws in the Star League last season are a testimony to. Look for them to maybe pull of a few upsets here and there but it will be the drop for Espalya by the end of the season.

FC Therathor
Kits: Home & Away
Manager: Falla Naiana
Stadium: The Liar (29,000)
Last Season: 23-13-6 (Champions of the Star League)
Starting Eleven (4-4-2): Augthalmae; Shang, Artemis, Faerondalan, Kilothina; Wildwind, Aeradhen, Feldilinar, Mithrandír; Elerval, Wertandren
Predicted Finish: 14th

Therathor used to be an offense juggernaut in the Premiership and then their talent all left for bigger and brighter shores. What is left is a serviceable but unremarkable squad apart from Artemis, whom some say is a demi god, but is definitely one of the premier defenders in the Empire. It is upon her boots that Therathor will rise of fall this season and that is about as easy and difficult as it will be for the squad.

Hondo FC
Kits: Home & Away
Manager: Melimost Cromsumé
Stadium: Raynor Memorial (40,000)
Last Season: 20-9-13 (3rd)
Starting Eleven (4-3-1-2): Vanlond;

Zavala, Gwavaul, Lardireil, Orloth; Dormasti, Celeelenthor, Teltaththor; Ealorina;

Hachée,

Neci
Predicted Finish: 3rd

Hondo needs to have a solid season and show that they can keep up with Ibini and RCU despite losing some of their key players the last two season, after losing another two starters during the offseason. If the Premiership is going to continue to be a three team affair, then the Owls will need to show that their Calanian imports were of the high quality kind. Otherwise we might once again see the squad begin to slide back towards the rest of the league.

Ibini FC
Kits: Home & Away
Manager: Vamariiel Falavir
Stadium: Metropolis (39,000)
Last Season: 21-14-7 (2nd)
Starting Eleven (4-4-2): Galadirdren; Birsumé, Haeviel, Kinarthir, Celedilinellyn; Mithendion, Aldadhen, Elenval, Norovathar; Fresco, Mithlithelen
Predicted Finish: 2nd

Coming so close to winning the title last season only to see United it steal it at the death has to be a blow to the confidence of the Islanders. They had dominated they league for the better part of the season, only a string of draws towards the end of the middle part of the season even allowed United to get back into the title race after thier own poor start. Fresco will have to show that he is worthy of being the captain this season so as to rebuild the broken confidence of the squad.

Mar Sara FC
Kits: Home & Away
Manager: Taurnordómthon Undovir
Stadium: Artani (74,000)
Last Season: 19-11-12 (5th)
Starting Eleven (4-3-1-2): Nororon; Galaethlhûn,Toraandal,

Limage, Shaalvail ;

Petit, Haerear,

Sarrazin; Mathandal; Haevathar, Ealomiel
Predicted Finish: 6th

The Flames are another of the wildly inconsistent but powerful clubs in Valanora, with a reputation for very offensive midfielders who can undress their opponents with ease. The Flames were the last team outside the new power trio of Ibini FC, Hondo FC, and Raynor City United to win the Premiership, back in 20,040 and look to climb that ladder again. Haerear is a solid midfielder to build the team around, with addition of Limage and Petit showing the ambitions of the side to get back into the upper echelon of the league.

Raynor City United
Kits: Home & Away
Manager: Vanaina Talglinaelen
Stadium: The Battleground (78,000)
Last Season: 24-5-13 (Champions)
Starting Eleven (4-3-1-2): Celelothina;

Corbijn, Tinueme, Haelinde,

McKray; Durosa, Soldarian, Lithvathar; Runlithdren;

Boulé,

Sáez
Predicted Finish: Champions

United, Rockers, the Navymen, RCU, whatever it is that you want to call them, they are the standard bearers of the Vanorian league with their record amount of titles both in the league and in the Silver Cup, as well as the success they have had in international competitions. Sáez nabbing the trophy for the side there at the death made all the money that the board threw into the transfer market worth it. This seasons sees a bit of change, as they sent off Talthture and brought in the young Calanian to replace them. Whether such a move will pay dividends now and in the future is going to prove interesting, especially with the Audioslav Patxi Azarola being groomed to replace Sáez in the coming years.

Rolalas FC
Kits: Home & Away
Manager: Gliria Kilothtinu
Stadium: The West Wall (41,000)
Last Season: 17-11-14 (7th)
Starting Eleven (3-4-3 Diamond): Elersumé; Aldalond, Gathalthar, Faladel; Cularin; Undoelon, Lithtauré; Elerdel; Shamirmae, Dlartholryl, Taleme
Predicted Finish: 11th

Rolalas will be remembered in the records of Vanorian football as the team Jaime Kuu first managed before his eventual success with RCU, the Vanorian national team, and then the Starblaydi national team. Those days however are long past as are the Cup titles that Kuu brought the club. Playing third fiddle in the capital once more, behind Soldarian and United, Rolalas looks merely to maintain the gains they achieved last season. A comfortable midtable finish will keep the fans satisfied and keep the club from suffering a worse fate.

Soldarian FC
Kits: Home & Away
Manager: Omani Rios
Stadium: Hellgate (54,000)
Last Season: 18-14-10 (4th)
Starting Eleven (4-3-1-2): Ondovir; Nellotheil, Larethlal, Aeraglinaeth, Birrina; Gwavir, Nardhrinonel, Lanethlhûn;

Franceschina;

Wither,

Schiavone
Predicted Finish: 5th

While they were not able to get into the title race, Soldarian was able to keep up with the challengers at the top for the most part of the season. Like many of the larger clubs, the Soldars grabbed themselves some Calanian talent trying to improve from last season, however it may not be enough with everyone else getting better around them. Unless Wither can have the season of their life, it looks like the Soldars will once more be on the outside looking out.

Straightdale FC
Kits: Home & Away
Manager: Thanlaithon Nhalothdar
Stadium: Red Fence (39,000)
Last Season: 16-8-18 (13th)
Starting Eleven (4-3-1-2): Isilitandar; Tinúviel, Larenethlhûn, Vanron, Ealoviel; Taltanellyn, Gadhrinlhûn, Dlaryaseer; Orrina; Tathtauré, Cuanlhûn
Predicted Finish: 12th

Straightdale was once believed to be a major contender for the Premiership crown, a threat to the then powers of RCU, Mar Sara FC, and Char Sara FC. That promise never came to be though, as the talent on their squads eventually found themselves at bigger and better teams, leaving the Knights to the dreaded yo-yo effect between the top two tiers, sometimes spending multiple seasons in the Star League. Unfortunately for the Knights, the great talent that once had that belief they could contend with the major players of Vanorian football are long gone and don't look like they are coming back. However new talent may be on the horizon after a surprise display last season.

Wexax United
Kits: Home & Away
Manager: Bellvanton Lanyamyr
Stadium: Castle de Mot (49,000)
Last Season: 18-12-12 (6th)
Starting Eleven (4-3-1-2): Augustine; Sharondalan, Narbrinsyr, Shatholryl, Wertanellyn; Talelon, Cuendthor, Aldatauré; Kevatathor; Kiraiar, Celealvalal
Predicted Finish: 9th

Augustine lead the way last season as was needed for the club and with them coming ever so close to getting into the UICA spots, they managed to convince the keeper to stick around one more season. However that being said, without investment in better talent around him I can't see the Hammers coming up with a season like last years. That being said, they are not in for the drop and look to be a good midtable side that can evolve into more with just a bit of player investment from the people who control the money.

by **Valanora** » Tue Jul 14, 2015 5:30 pm

Season 20,062

United have found their fortune once more, as they were able to navigate the newly constructed league with grace and relative ease, even if Ibini gave them a challenge all along the way. However the Rockers depth was able to see them rotate their players just enough to keep them fresh and ready every week, come what may. That being said, they failed to even get to the Quarterfinals of the Silver Cup, where Char Sara blazed through the competition from the start to the last like the Inferno that is their moniker. It is a nice revitalization for the old club, having not had much in the way of tangible success for a few decades. However this trophy and the prospects that await them in the UICA are sure to put a new step into the club, which can harken its history to even before the first Elven First Division.

Hondo had a few bumps in their title challenge and ended up in third and thirteen points behind the leaders, which is going to not sit well with their fans, though Soldarian is right there with them in fourth but in a disappointing spot with their record and overall performance. Perhaps the Gold Cup will see their fortunes change but unless they can find better form and consistency, it may be another painful season in the UICA next year for the Vanorian teams once again. At the bottom, it was a bit as expected as Espalya and Zul'Atun found the drop while Peravova found some misfortune and had to battle AC Asarnova in the Relegation-Promotion Playoff to keep their spot in the top flight. Rolalas and Therathor will have to be making some improvements to their squad over the break if they don't want to find themselves in the bottom half and fearing the relegation battle next season after coming dangerously close this go around, especially with SC Rinaldi having won the Star League rather easily and coming back to the top flight.

With a summer to prepare, look for the top five to try and strike quick to nab the signatures of foreign nationals or snipe talent away from their competing clubs in the top flight. The UICA has not been kind to the Vanorian contingent for the most part over the last several seasons and their owners and management are desperate to try and correct that problem. We've already seen a dramatic increase in foreign nationals over the last two seasons and as the trends are going, this one looks like it is set to stay especially if the international results begin to turn for the Vanorian clubs as they attempt to climb back into the upper echelon of domestic leagues across the world.

Premiership

Pos Team                     P   W  D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
  1 Raynor City United    30  20  4   6  73  33  +40  64     Champions
  2 Ibini FC              30  18  6   6  50  31  +19  60     CC
  3 Hondo FC              30  15  6   9  65  35  +30  51     GC
  4 Soldarian FC          30  14  5  11  54  45   +9  47     GC
  5 FC Capri              30  14  4  12  65  51  +14  46
  6 Wexax United          30  14  4  12  50  51   -1  46
  7 Char Sara FC          30  11  9  10  39  39   +0  42     GC
  8 Mar Sara FC           30  12  6  12  52  57   -5  42
  9 Club ESF              30  11  6  13  45  50   -5  39
 10 AC Valanari           30  10  6  14  32  38   -6  36
 11 Straightdale FC       30  10  6  14  32  49  -17  36
 12 FC Therathor          30  11  2  17  23  36  -13  35
 13 Rolalas FC            30   8 10  12  31  46  -15  34
 14 AS Peravova           30   8  9  13  43  60  -17  33     RPPO
 15 FC Espalya            30   7 10  13  21  32  -11  31     Relegated
 16 AC Zul'Atun           30   7  7  16  23  45  -22  28     Relegated

Star League

RPPO: AS Peravova 5-3(2-2) AC Asarnova

Pos Team                   P   W   D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
  1 SC Rinaldi            30  16   5   9  41  29  +12  53     Champions
  2 Baysleef FC           30  16   5   9  38  29   +9  53     Promoted
  3 AC Asarnova           30  14   7   9  45  36   +9  49     RPPO
  4 Juavi FC              30  14   6  10  53  44   +9  48
  5 Club Valanora         30  14   6  10  55  49   +6  48
  6 Kareen FC             30  13   5  12  39  35   +4  44
  7 FC Wexax              30  12   7  11  45  36   +9  43
  8 Turmondale FC         30  11   9  10  31  29   +2  42
  9 Raynor City FC        30  10  11   9  45  36   +9  41
 10 Gladerial United      30  11   8  11  46  47   -1  41
 11 FC Longview           30  10   8  12  37  36   +1  38
 12 Samarga United        30  10   8  12  26  28   -2  38
 13 SC Ianisle            30  12   1  17  47  58  -11  37
 14 AS Zul'Daratar        30   9   6  15  32  50  -18  33     RPPO
 15 FC Travesian          30   8   6  16  33  53  -20  30     Relegated
 16 AC Tasmuarand         30   7   8  15  37  55  -18  29     Relegated

League One

RPPO: AS Zul'Daratar 2-5(1-4) Ursona FC

Pos Team                  P   W   D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
  1 AC Hartdale          30  14   9   7  33  23  +10  51     Champions
  2 Travesian AS         30  13  10   7  51  36  +15  49     Promoted
  3 Ursona FC            30  12  12   6  58  38  +20  48     RPPO
  4 Quel'Thalas FC       30  12  11   7  47  39   +8  47
  5 Cartmot Pride        30  13   8   9  50  49   +1  47
  6 RC Mercanthum        30  13   6  11  35  28   +7  45
  7 AS Sharala           30  12   9   9  23  18   +5  45
  8 Inter Gladerial      30  10  10  10  52  58   -6  40
  9 Vaharia FC           30  11   6  13  49  51   -2  39
 10 Sharala AC           30   9  11  10  44  40   +4  38
 11 AS Everlin           30   8  14   8  47  50   -3  38
 12 Everlin FC           30  10   6  14  49  47   +2  36
 13 FC Aulian            30   7  11  12  37  43   -6  32
 14 Turbani FC           30   8   8  14  38  57  -19  32     RPPO
 15 FC Vamas             30   5  13  12  25  36  -11  28     Relegated
 16 Yolan FC             30   6  10  14  31  56  -25  28     Relegated

League Two

RPPO: Turbani FC 2-0(0-0) FC San Diromia

Pos Team                    P   W   D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
  1 Turmondale United      30  15   7   8  29  16  +13  52     Champions
  2 AC Stormguard          30  16   2  12  59  49  +10  50     Promoted
  3 FC San Diromia         30  13   7  10  40  31   +9  46     RPPO
  4 Mar Sara AC            30  14   4  12  38  42   -4  46
  5 Manavawi Athletic      30  12   9   9  31  28   +3  45
  6 FC Monaven             30  11  11   8  31  26   +5  44
  7 FC Quel'Mathar         30  11   9  10  57  49   +8  42
  8 Char Sara United       30  11   8  11  24  26   -2  41
  9 AS Soldar              30  10  10  10  43  41   +2  40
 10 FC Vernad              30   9  12   9  21  23   -2  39
 11 RC Elunita             30   9  11  10  46  49   -3  38
 12 Ibininers              30  10   7  13  35  38   -3  37
 13 FC Rosenthal           30  10   7  13  33  48  -15  37
 14 FC Silvershire         30   9   7  14  28  39  -11  34     RPPO
 15 Atheltic Rolalas       30   8   9  13  32  41   -9  33     Relegated
 16 Quel'Tir United        30   8   8  14  52  53   -1  32     Relegated

Conference Premier North

PPO: Oras 4-2(1-1) Bree FC
RPPO: FC Silvershire 3-5(1-1) Oras

Pos Team                   P   W   D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
  1 Yalbarrin FC          46  25  11  10  77  61  +16  86     Champions
  2 Oras                  46  23  15   8  68  38  +30  84     PPO
  3 Arouw United          46  25   7  14  73  44  +29  82
  4 Ventus                46  23  13  10  56  38  +18  82
  5 Arouw FC              46  22  11  13  83  55  +28  77
  6 Erran FC              46  21  13  12  51  34  +17  76
  7 Zul'Daratar FC        46  20  15  11  63  48  +15  75
  8 AS Aras               46  20  13  13  59  55   +4  73
  9 SC Longview           46  20  11  15  69  60   +9  71
 10 Portaki               46  19  10  17  72  70   +2  67
 11 Ironwind United       46  17  15  14  34  26   +8  66
 12 Cier Boys FC          46  15  20  11  59  52   +7  65
 13 Club Zul'Atun         46  18  11  17  47  51   -4  65
 14 Northern FC           46  16  15  15  38  34   +4  63
 15 SC Malu               46  18   7  21  71  64   +7  61
 16 West Crown FC         46  16  13  17  45  43   +2  61
 17 Aarl of Marjel        46  16  13  17  36  35   +1  61
 18 Coral FC              46  15   9  22  33  44  -11  54
 19 AC Goldsan            46  15   8  23  52  71  -19  53
 20 Moria                 46  12  15  19  31  45  -14  51
 21 AS Zul'Atun           46  10  10  26  53  86  -33  40
 22 AS Vaharia            46   8  12  26  33  65  -32  36
 23 FC Cranbourne         46   8  10  28  42  83  -41  34     Relegated
 24 Mariner Coast FC      46   5  13  28  26  69  -43  28     Relegated

Conference Premier South

Pos Team                     P   W   D   L For   Ag  +/- Pts
  1 AC Cartmot              46  27   8  11  48   27  +21  89     Champions
  2 Bree FC                 46  24  13   9  59   28  +31  85     PPO
  3 Aras United             46  22  12  12  70   44  +26  78
  4 SC Quintal              46  22  10  14  63   49  +14  76
  5 RC Rikana               46  22   8  16  74   47  +27  74
  6 Valanari FC             46  20  14  12  54   32  +22  74
  7 RC Durmosa              46  20  14  12  62   42  +20  74
  8 Suax United             46  19  14  13  60   58   +2  71
  9 AS Juavi                46  20   8  18  80   67  +13  68
 10 Quel'Thalas United      46  18  14  14  58   46  +12  68
 11 RC Vahama               46  19  11  16  58   56   +2  68
 12 AS Solqual              46  17  15  14  65   54  +11  66
 13 Erran United            46  16  17  13  68   57  +11  65
 14 Oliviena United         46  18  11  17  38   33   +5  65
 15 AS Char Sara            46  17  14  15  43   45   -2  65
 16 Zanabia City            46  16  13  17  54   54   +0  61
 17 Mar Sara United         46  18   7  21  79   84   -5  61
 18 Turbani City            46  16  11  19  49   48   +1  59
 19 RC Ispan                46  16  11  19  55   61   -6  59
 20 AC Raynor City          46  15  13  18  45   48   -3  58
 21 AC Rinaldi              46  15  11  20  46   59  -13  56
 22 AS Capri                46  12  11  23  47   70  -23  47
 23 Purple Nova Ytt         46   6   5  35  26   96  -70  23     Relegated
 24 Audio Bull Synergy      46   1   7  38  23  119  -96  10     Relegated

Conference First

PPO: Nythathernar 2-3(1-2) Monaven United | Coast Fallen Spirits 4-1(2-0) Loyetea Athletic

Pos Team                    P   W   D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
  1 Nythe Aiqua            30  14  11   5  43  29  +14  53     Champions
  2 Nythathernar           30  12  12   6  38  33   +5  48     PPO
  3 Nle Thalore            30  13   6  11  37  31   +6  45
  4 Irran Tirione          30  11  11   8  33  32   +1  44
  5 Onsesera               30  10  11   9  34  27   +7  41
  6 Ume Tirione            30  11   8  11  36  33   +3  41
  7 Yllverius              30  11   7  12  30  31   -1  40
  8 Enrn Caelora           30  11   7  12  32  39   -7  40
  9 Sentinels              30  10   9  11  27  30   -3  39
 10 Eyrantaesi AFC         30   9  11  10  31  35   -4  38
 11 The Elven Tide         30   9  11  10  33  37   -4  38
 12 Imfe Allanar           30   8  13   9  31  30   +1  37
 13 Fylrenlnora            30   8  13   9  34  37   -3  37
 14 ASC Karan Dorei        30   9  10  11  28  32   -4  37
 15 Morren Shaeras AC      30   8  12  10  28  30   -2  36     Relegated
 16 E'ho Entheas           30   5  10  15  22  31   -9  25     Relegated

Conference Second

Pos Team                           P   W   D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
  1 FC Mylranhil                  30  15   5  10  34  29   +5  50     Champions
  2 Coast Fallen Spirits          30  13   9   8  36  26  +10  48     PPO
  3 Nesa Taesi                    30  13   8   9  37  29   +8  47
  4 Efjalian                      30  13   8   9  32  26   +6  47
  5 Caethserin United             30  11  13   6  34  25   +9  46
  6 Priestesses of the South      30  12  10   8  39  34   +5  46
  7 O'n Belanore                  30  12  10   8  37  35   +2  46
  8 Fylonas                       30  10  12   8  29  26   +3  42
  9 Everfree Riders FC            30   8  16   6  38  29   +9  40
 10 Ayana Belanore                30   9  11  10  21  26   -5  38
 11 Nyethsari FC                  30   9   9  12  26  32   -6  36
 12 Imyalon                       30   7  11  12  21  30   -9  32
 13 Southwind Hearts United       30   6  13  11  32  43  -11  31
 14 East Rovers                   30   6  11  13  26  30   -4  29
 15 Cyrnlin                       30   5  14  11  27  34   -7  29     Relegated
 16 Frnahane                      30   7   8  15  27  42  -15  29     Relegated

Conference Third

Pos Team                        P   W   D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
  1 RC Jumangas                30  20   8   2  60  26  +34  68     Champions
  2 Loyetea Athletic           30  15   8   7  39  24  +15  53     PPO
  3 FC Melikkiaz               30  14   8   8  55  35  +20  50
  4 Sheringa FC                30  13  11   6  40  25  +15  50
  5 AC Therathor               30  14   7   9  43  35   +8  49
  6 Barberton Town             30  12  10   8  34  21  +13  46
  7 Beechwood of Enyenora      30  12   6  12  24  33   -9  42
  8 Reavers                    30  10  10  10  30  31   -1  40
  9 Eastfields FC              30  10   8  12  30  28   +2  38
 10 AFC Milran Serin           30   9  11  10  29  31   -2  38
 11 Raal Ancalen               30   6  14  10  25  34   -9  32
 12 Unyentaesi                 30   8   8  14  25  39  -14  32
 13 Lysanas                    30   8   7  15  25  41  -16  31
 14 Easterial                  30   7   8  15  20  35  -15  29
 15 Imllond                    30   7   7  16  27  47  -20  28     Relegated
 16 White Lions                30   5   9  16  26  47  -21  24     Relegated

Conference Fourth

Pos Team                      P   W   D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
  1 AC Rosenthal             30  18   7   5  51  26  +25  61     Champions
  2 Monaven United           30  17   9   4  26   8  +18  60     PPO
  3 Kirria United            30  17   3  10  51  32  +19  54
  4 Crown Royal FC           30  12  11   7  45  31  +14  47
  5 FC Ispan                 30  13   8   9  38  27  +11  47
  6 FC Kilai                 30  13   5  12  45  42   +3  44
  7 Abbotsham Wanderers      30  12   7  11  33  28   +5  43
  8 RC Liogan                30  12   6  12  37  28   +9  42
  9 Valleyview FC            30  10  11   9  39  38   +1  41
 10 AC Ispan                 30  11   7  12  26  27   -1  40
 11 FC of Moyne              30  10   9  11  28  31   -3  39
 12 Port Swell FC            30   8  11  11  23  28   -5  35
 13 Naucratinals             30   8   9  13  26  37  -11  33
 14 Centriot                 30   6   9  15  30  54  -24  27
 15 PSV Storm                30   6   6  18  24  55  -31  24     Relegated
 16 AC Honor                 30   5   6  19  21  51  -30  21     Relegated

Arrosia First

Ps Team                        P   W   D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
 1 Reitori                    36  15  11  10  42  36   +6  56     Champions
 2 Samariners                 36  13  13  10  44  39   +5  52
 3 Grand-Glacier              36  13  12  11  48  41   +7  51
 4 Triors                     36  14   9  13  44  38   +6  51
 5 Clube Vale                 36  13  11  12  35  37   -2  50
 6 Twenty Forest Rangers      36  12  12  12  31  33   -2  48
 7 Coast Kings                36  13   9  14  34  46  -12  48
 8 Redpool FC                 36  11  13  12  28  29   -1  46
 9 FK Orasul                  36  13   5  18  36  39   -3  44
10 Caledon City               36   9  13  14  37  41   -4  40

Arrosia Second

Ps Team                P   W   D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
 1 Milway             36  15  12   9  41  32   +9  57     Champions
 2 Highery Park       36  16   9  11  44  35   +9  57
 3 Canondale          36  14  10  12  37  30   +7  52
 4 Víkings            36  14  10  12  41  38   +3  52
 5 Aleksando          36  14   9  13  43  42   +1  51
 6 Sylve Aiqua        36  13  11  12  39  41   -2  50
 7 The Oracles        36  11  14  11  38  38   +0  47
 8 Seylne County      36  13   6  17  37  42   -5  45
 9 Aurora Bay         36  10   9  17  29  39  -10  39
10 Druidisian         36   9  12  15  27  39  -12  39

Arrosia Third

Ps Team                  P   W   D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
 1 Impérial             36  20   7   9  48  29  +19  67     Champions
 2 Montrion Bridge      36  16   7  13  33  27   +6  55
 3 Pontiful             36  16   6  14  41  44   -3  54
 4 Westport             36  15   8  13  34  30   +4  53
 5 Hilshore             36  14  10  12  34  35   -1  52
 6 Kalet                36  13  11  12  39  38   +1  50
 7 Lordes               36  14   8  14  37  39   -2  50
 8 Atter                36  10  14  12  30  24   +6  44
 9 The Gality           36  10   6  20  37  49  -12  36
10 Torrests             36   7  13  16  29  47  -18  34

Arrosia Fourth

Ps Team                       P   W   D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
 1 Itamiliard                36  17   9  10  46  37   +9  60     Champions
 2 Maunga                    36  15  14   7  34  25   +9  59
 3 Poikimites                36  16  10  10  45  33  +12  58
 4 Oceanograd                36  15   7  14  35  32   +3  52
 5 Woodlander's Guard        36  13  11  12  33  37   -4  50
 6 Grand Spirits             36  12   9  15  32  37   -5  45
 7 Totlu Island Greatia      36  11  11  14  37  35   +2  44
 8 Fælles                    36  10  14  12  32  35   -3  44
 9 Eskry Swift               36  10   9  17  37  49  -12  39
10 Ventineau                 36  10   8  18  32  43  -11  38

Arrosia Fifth

Ps Team               P   W   D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
 1 Whitecaps         36  17   7  12  33  31   +2  58     Champions
 2 Mekharian FC      36  16   9  11  43  38   +5  57
 3 Heathi            36  14  11  11  35  31   +4  53
 4 Oakston           36  15   6  15  33  33   +0  51
 5 Kesla             36  12  14  10  28  23   +5  50
 6 Arctical          36  12  14  10  35  32   +3  50
 7 Gelanet           36  12   8  16  33  45  -12  44
 8 Gaels             36  10  13  13  37  37   +0  43
 9 Isla Pinat        36  12   7  17  30  34   -4  43
10 Forta             36  11   9  16  31  34   -3  42

Arrosia Sixth

Ps Team                   P   W   D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
 1 Aletail Forest        36  18   6  12  37  22  +15  60     Champions
 2 Westerial             36  17   8  11  45  32  +13  59
 3 Hamil Itera           36  15  11  10  30  29   +1  56
 4 Farranova             36  14  11  11  34  37   -3  53
 5 Samcastle             36  13  12  11  34  28   +6  51
 6 Damaciu               36  15   6  15  33  32   +1  51
 7 Aldrid                36  13  11  12  34  32   +2  50
 8 AS Everling-Isle      36  13   8  15  37  38   -1  47
 9 ðe Arthusian          36  11   9  16  30  42  -12  42
10 Tarahaiveower         36   6   8  22  30  52  -22  26

Arrosia Seventh

Ps Team                 P   W   D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
 1 Icurus Sea          36  16  12   8  43  32  +11  60     Champions
 2 Nova FC             36  15  11  10  33  31   +2  56
 3 Inimas              36  14  13   9  40  38   +2  55
 4 Wood United         36  13  13  10  30  24   +6  52
 5 Espor               36  13   9  14  33  32   +1  48
 6 Tivalton            36  11  11  14  33  41   -8  44
 7 Valen               36  10  13  13  34  33   +1  43
 8 CF Valley Town      36  11  10  15  36  41   -5  43
 9 Silver AFC          36   9  14  13  37  43   -6  41
10 Três Riot           36   9  12  15  33  37   -4  39

Arrosia Eight

Ps Team                   P   W   D   L For  Ag +/- Pts
 1 Portville United      36  13  18   5  33  23 +10  57     Champions
 2 Poseidon SC           36  15   8  13  36  31  +5  53
 3 Malakaru              36  13  11  12  46  42  +4  50
 4 Ironmont              36  15   5  16  34  36  -2  50
 5 Northwood FC          36  12  13  11  30  29  +1  49
 6 Arkan                 36  13   9  14  40  37  +3  48
 7 Trinity               36  11  13  12  34  35  -1  46
 8 Serrannah             36  12  10  14  38  42  -4  46
 9 Iyen Nalore FC        36  11  11  14  31  37  -6  44
10 Sunlander FC          36   8  16  12  30  40 -10  40

Silver Cup
Holders ~ Hondo FC
Coverage starts at Quarterfinal Round due to broadcast restrictions

Quarterfinals
Valleyview SC 0-1 RC Mercanthum
Soldarian FC 3-4 Char Sara FC
Turmondale FC 0-1 Club ESF
Hondo FC 3-1 Gladerial United

Semifinals
RC Mercanthum 1-2 Char Sara FC
Club ESF 2-1 Hondo FC

Final
@ Hatire Memorial, Capri
Char Sara FC 3-0 Club ESF

Team of the Season
G: Aediron Galadirdren - Ibini FC
D: Rûien Dlaranil - AC Valanari
D: Neurwë Kilothina - FC Therathor
D: Bronlanda Culiththir - Char Sara FC
M: Tanna Norovathar - Ibini FC
M: Eslinnstra Runlithdren - Raynor City United
M: Faeron Soldarian - Raynor City United
M:

Sébastien Dostie - FC Capri
M: Ovorion Ealorina - Hondo FC
F:

Barabás Neci - Hondo FC
F:

Carlos Alberto Sáez - Raynor City United

by **Valanora** » Wed Sep 02, 2015 1:43 pm

Season 20,062

Stormgaurd successfully defended their title, though it was close going as the Raptors chased them for the majority of the season. However perhaps it was going all the way to the HCL Final and winning it was the detriment that kept the Raptors from overcoming the Lions. They will undoubtedly now look to the HCL and try to defend their title, going for a clean sweep in the first three editions of the revived HCL. While Raynor City is having quite a bit of success with the HCL, the same can not be said for Therathor and Baysleef, who both went deep into the HCL but fell far in the table, not even threatening to come close the HCL positions that would have seen them return to the international arena. The question is now can anyone stop this growing dynasty that the Raptors are becoming or will history show that the HCL is just the Raptors playing ground?

Ps                         Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Stormguard Lions         76   40  17  19   156  121  +35    97     Champions
 2 Raynor City Raptors      76   37  20  19   187  151  +36    94     HCL
 3 Gladerial Panthers       76   35  20  21    73   52  +21    90     HCL
 4 Zul'Atun Eagles          76   37  15  24   171  155  +16    89     HCL
 5 Vaharia Rangers          76   30  27  19   124  119   +5    87
 6 Turbani Titans           76   33  18  25   132  128   +4    84
 7 Therathor Majestics      76   27  29  20   135  109  +26    83
 8 Ianisle Guardians        76   29  22  25    85   81   +4    80
 9 Soldarian Royals         76   27  20  29   151  158   −7    74
10 Everlin Hawks            76   28  17  31   101  109   −8    73
11 Longview Sabres          76   25  22  29    84   86   −2    72
12 Oliviena Senators        76   25  22  29   118  130  −12    72
13 Kilai Wolverines         76   23  25  28   145  153   −8    71
14 Ispan Wanderers          76   23  23  30   105  108   −3    69
15 Valanari Kings           76   25  17  34   167  182  −15    67
16 Hondo Guards             76   19  27  30    57   68  −11    65
17 Baysleef Goliaths        76   21  23  32   135  162  −27    65
18 Monaven Timbers          76   24  16  36   116  134  −18    64
19 Travesian Giants         76   21  21  34    77  100  −23    63
20 Capri Ducks              76   24  13  39   179  192  −13    61

by **Valanora** » Mon Nov 23, 2015 6:59 pm

Season 20,063 Preview

Well here we are again with another season about to begin. It was a weird offseason as there were a few notable retirements and a few changes in the starting line ups of clubs, as an influx of AO talent, particularly of Osarius origin, came into the league. Raynor City United looked unbeatable at times last season and Hondo was a distant third behind the champions and Ibini, will any of that manage to change in the second season of the new format? Of note, a few of the tier 5 teams and below took on new names after a season long fan vote after many struggled to throw teams together in their inaugural seasons last year. All the same, I fancy Capri and Mar Sara to give good accounts of themselves this season but ultimately, it will be the top three there at the top again, though the order may come as a surprise.

Lineups are listed right to left where applicable

AC Valanari
Kits: Home & Away
Manager: Polennoion Mitheththor
Stadium: Duran Palace (51,000)
Last Season: 10-6-14 10th
Starting Eleven (4-4-2 Diamond): Nartalhûn; Aeramiel, Undoelwa, Auglithlhûn, Dlaranil; Ealolithe; Kitaina, Augdhrinion; Faerondaerl; Taletheil, Talmirlhûn
Predicted Finish: 10th

Valanari has always been the little engine that could, mixing in decent finances with a heavy reliance on academy players. Mitheththor has ever been a proponent of crafting players to be their very best from an early age, hence why the locals affectionately call the club the Young Blues, as the manager has sacrificed chances to make a run at the title with a preference for a steady hand. While it means that Valanari are remarkably consistent, producing talent for the NT and larger clubs to poach from, it does mean that the trophy case is more bare than one would expect with the talent that flows through this club. Some are even saying that if the manager doesn't produce at least another good run in the Silver Cup, where the club has a few trophies, that it may be time for a change of direction in Valanari.

AS Peravova
Kits: Home & Away
Manager: Galasfinon Shathanta
Stadium: Tensari (20,000)
Last Season: 8-9-13 14th
Starting Eleven (4-5-1): Talrina; Kevaésthar, Larlithdar, Lithdhen, Kevaanellyn; Yraunae, Lanthaltinu, Isilitaneil, Rhuieme, Laethanryl; Galonlinde
Predicted Finish: 14th

Peravova showed their mettle in vastly exceeding the expectations for themselves last season, managing not only to survive being relegated but also came close to sniffing one of the UICA spots. That is the sort of threat that does not sit well with the big clubs you can be sure and they are looking to put Peravova back in their place. However as this side has shown, they are a force to be reckoned with and do not be surprised to see them up near that top 5 or battling to stay alive, after having a brush with the playoff last season.

Baysleef FC
Kits: Home & Away
Manager: Gelirwen Tallond
Stadium: The Runway (30,000)
Last Season: 16-5-9 (2nd in Star League)
Starting Eleven (4-4-2): Matanar; Amandil, Isililadar, Orelon, Talthanlhûn; Ondomiel, Nénmacil, Galoneth, Yrauvir; Noroval, Kevalaellyn
Predicted Finish: 16th

The Bombers once more found their way up to the top tier, a proud moment for the club who were among the eight founding clubs of the Premiership after the fall of the Elven First Division. However like Gladerial United, this squad was not able to adapt to the more modern game and just never seem to stay in the top flight for long. Given the amount of talent in the Premiership, I just can't see the Bombers staying up, though if they do it will come on the relative strength of their backline, not their attack.

Char Sara FC
Kits: Home & Away
Manager: Aeraderdolnar Mithtathiel
Stadium: The Tar Pit (39,000)
Last Season: 11-9-10 (7th)
Starting Eleven (3-3-1-3): Taltauré; Culiththir, Maltholdar, Lartandar; Hiatt, Manawian, Cripas; Neleththar; Yrauelon, Matanil, Matania
Predicted Finish: 9th

Char Sara is a traditional power that has fallen on a prolonged hard time. It has been many years since the Inferno have won a title and with the poor economy in Char Sara, they lack the funds to try and upgrade the squad. What they are left with is a hard working squad that gives it everything they have but are ultimately just not skilled enough to compete with the larger teams of the league. However that self reliant belief has at least kept the squad at a comfortable midtable and never having gone through the lower tier torment that Gladerial United went through, the triumph in the Silver Cup last season definitely adding to that belief.

Club ESF
Kits: Home & Away
Manager: Darantion Shayaar
Stadium: Donna Cathedral (60,000)
Last Season: 11-6-13 (9th)
Starting Eleven (4-3-1-2): Rololond; Telraiian, Nalllithe, Berthanthor, Runtandar; Ondotaur, Kiraiseer, Haeeme; Yraueme; Narethlal, Lanalvaar
Predicted Finish: 7th

Club ESF is one of the new comer clubs that have burst onto the scene and refused to go anywhere. After Mar Sara FC gifted them Donna Cathedral when Artani was built, the club's finances skyrocketed with the extra gate receipts and enabled their staying power and their lone EPL title that came back in 20,029. Using the oft utlized 4-3-1-2, the squad is great on the attack, witnessed by the occasional player getting called into the Vanorian NT. Unable to capitalize in on brimming talent last season, fans have tempered their expectations and are happy to consolidate their spot in the top tier for the time being.

FC Capri
Kits: Home & Away
Manager: Daersirien Undolond
Stadium: Hatire Memorial (60,000)
Last Season: 14-4-12 (5th)
Starting Eleven (4-3-1-2): Feltatheth; Celetaar, Toraethil, Talnae, Gwalinde; Torathaleth,

Harris, Haanial; Mithtata; Galadiir,

Montez
Predicted Finish: 5th

FC Capri, the first of the "expansion generation" of clubs, who in their first season won a title. Alas the record books do not reflect that, with the destruction of the records prior to the 20,019 season. The Typhoon do not care if the records do not reflect their history, they know what they have accomplished and are proud of it. Capri is known throughout of Valanora for their Bettia style of play, using an aggressive form of the 4-3-1-2, usually seen more as 4-3-3 by analysts. Back to back 5th place finishes are not quite enough for the squad, as they brought in a pair of Osarians to true and push them just a bit further and snatch a UICA spot if not challenge for the title.

FC Therathor
Kits: Home & Away
Manager: Falla Naiana
Stadium: The Liar (29,000)
Last Season: 11-2-17 (12th)
Starting Eleven (4-4-2): Augthalmae; Shang, Artemis, Faerondalan, Kilothina; Wildwind, Aeradhen, Feldilinar, Mithrandír; Elerval, Wertandren
Predicted Finish: 12th

Therathor used to be an offense juggernaut in the Premiership and then their talent all left for bigger and brighter shores. What is left is a serviceable but unremarkable squad apart from Artemis, whom some say is a demi god, but is definitely one of the premier defenders in the Empire. It is upon her boots that Therathor will rise of fall this season and that is about as easy and difficult as it will be for the squad.

Hondo FC
Kits: Home & Away
Manager: Melimost Cromsumé
Stadium: Raynor Memorial (40,000)
Last Season: 15-6-9 (3rd)
Starting Eleven (4-3-1-2): Vanlond;

Zavala, Gwavaul, Lardireil, Orloth; Dormasti, Celeelenthor, Teltaththor; Ealorina;

Negri,

Neci
Predicted Finish: 3rd

The Owls managed to keep everything afloat and pushed the top two sides despite their losses in the starting line up last season and now they have brought in a promising Osarius striker to try and fill the void in their aging forward line.

Ibini FC
Kits: Home & Away
Manager: Vamariiel Falavir
Stadium: Metropolis (39,000)
Last Season: 18-6-6 (2nd)
Starting Eleven (4-4-2): Galadirdren; Birsumé, Haeviel, Kinarthir, Celedilinellyn; Mithendion, Aldadhen, Elenval, Norovathar; Fresco, Mithlithelen
Predicted Finish: 2nd

Playing second fiddle to United once more, the side is quite frustrated that for two seasons the capital club has gotten the best of them. However with the owner not providing a transfer purse during the off season, there was no reinforcement for Ibini. Instead they will have to find a way to improve their performances or get used to being only second best in the division.

Mar Sara FC
Kits: Home & Away
Manager: Taurnordómthon Undovir
Stadium: Artani (74,000)
Last Season: 12-6-12 (8th)
Starting Eleven (4-3-1-2): Nororon; Galaethlhûn,Toraandal,

Limage, Shaalvail ; Aeralinde, Haerear,

Sarrazin; Mathandal; Haevathar, Ealomiel
Predicted Finish: 6th

The Flames are another of the wildly inconsistent but powerful clubs in Valanora, with a reputation for very offensive midfielders who can undress their opponents with ease. The Flames were the last team outside the new power trio of Ibini FC, Hondo FC, and Raynor City United to win the Premiership, back in 20,040 and look to climb that ladder again. Unable to string together results last season saw the departure of Petit and the side has a sense of growing pressure on it to get something done sooner rather than later.

Raynor City United
Kits: Home & Away
Manager: Vanaina Talglinaelen
Stadium: The Battleground (78,000)
Last Season: 20-4-6 (Champions)
Starting Eleven (4-3-1-2): Celelothina;

Corbijn, Tinueme, Haelinde,

Perkins; Durosa, Soldarian, Lithvathar; Runlithdren;

Boulé,

Sáez
Predicted Finish: Champions

United, Rockers, the Navymen, RCU, whatever it is that you want to call them, they are the standard bearers of the Vanorian league with their record amount of titles both in the league and in the Silver Cup, as well as the success they have had in international competitions. Always one step ahead of their rivals last season, United were not going to rest on their laurels and brought in the young Osarian Perkins to play in the back and a pair of youth strikers from Audioslavia and Farfadillis respectively to add depth and a future for the front line when their current internationals start to lose a step. Truly they are the best in the league and I can't see much stopping them from nabbing the title for the third year straight.

Rolalas FC
Kits: Home & Away
Manager: Gliria Kilothtinu
Stadium: The West Wall (41,000)
Last Season: 8-10-12 (13th)
Starting Eleven (3-4-3 Diamond): Elersumé; Aldalond, Gathalthar, Faladel; Cularin; Undoelon, Lithtauré; Elerdel; Shamirmae, Dlartholryl, Taleme
Predicted Finish: 11th

Rolalas will be remembered in the records of Vanorian football as the team Jaime Kuu first managed before his eventual success with RCU, the Vanorian national team, and then the Starblaydi national team. Those days however are long past as are the Cup titles that Kuu brought the club. Playing third fiddle in the capital once more, behind Soldarian and United, Rolalas is playing a dangerous game, just managing to survive the way they do. However, that has served them well thus far and they have just enough talent to keep it going again.

SC Rinaldi
Kits: Home & Away
Manager: Fëanor Nénharma
Stadium: The Beachfront (43,000)
Last Season: 16-5-9 (1st in Star League)
Starting Eleven (4-4-2): Sáralondë; Amandil,

Des Meaux, Tinúviel, Malethina; Noromiel, Eärfalas, Faelandalan; Rolosumé;

Croquetaigne,

Boulé
Predicted Finish: 15th

While the Gunners may have a good side and even have a few championships in their history, they are lacking the depth to compete week in and week out in the Premiership. That itself is a real shame, considering how it seems that so many of the founding clubs of the league have found it hard to compete, with only RCU and Mar Sara seeming to have any sustained success. That and Rinaldi's away kit is one of the finer kits in Valanora, a shame that they are not long for this tier.

Soldarian FC
Kits: Home & Away
Manager: Omani Rios
Stadium: Hellgate (54,000)
Last Season: 14-5-11 (4th)
Starting Eleven (4-3-1-2): Ondovir; Nellotheil,

Alejandro, Aeraglinaeth, Birrina; Gwavir, Nardhrinonel, Lanethlhûn;

Franceschina;

Wither,

Schiavone
Predicted Finish: 5th

While they were not able to get into the title race, Soldarian was able to keep up with the challengers at the top for the most part of the season. Needing to reinforce the squad, the Soldars grabbed some talent from far and wide, including a pair of youth strikers, while grabbing an Osarius born defender to plug in the gap at the back. They are obviously hoping to cash in on these investments and put in a proper challenge to Ibini and RCU for the title.

Straightdale FC
Kits: Home & Away
Manager: Thanlaithon Nhalothdar
Stadium: Red Fence (39,000)
Last Season: 10-6-14 (11th)
Starting Eleven (4-3-1-2): Isilitandar; Tinúviel, Larenethlhûn, Vanron, Ealoviel; Taltanellyn, Gadhrinlhûn, Dlaryaseer; Orrina; Tathtauré, Cuanlhûn
Predicted Finish: 12th

Straightdale was once believed to be a major contender for the Premiership crown, a threat to the then powers of RCU, Mar Sara FC, and Char Sara FC. That promise never came to be though, as the talent on their squads eventually found themselves at bigger and better teams, leaving the Knights to the dreaded yo-yo effect between the top two tiers, sometimes spending multiple seasons in the Star League. Unfortunately for the Knights, the great talent that once had that belief they could contend with the major players of Vanorian football are long gone and don't look like they are coming back.

Wexax United
Kits: Home & Away
Manager: Bellvanton Lanyamyr
Stadium: Castle de Mot (49,000)
Last Season: 14-4-12 (6th)
Starting Eleven (4-3-1-2):

Heaton; Sharondalan, Narbrinsyr, Shatholryl, Wertanellyn; Talelon, Cuendthor, Aldatauré; Kevatathor; Kiraiar, Celealvalal
Predicted Finish: 6th

It's finally come, the legendary Augustine has hung up his cleats for good after the Hammers once again finished outside the ICC spots. However the Hammers fans should not be downtrodden as the board decided to go big and brought in Krytenia national team goalie David Heaton to replace the club legend. If there is anyone who could, it would be a Krytenian of note with their ego only matching their talent, but can he guide them into the ICC where the legend failed to?

by **Valanora** » Tue Nov 24, 2015 11:30 am

Season 20,063

For all the posturing of the big clubs, it was United who would send the loudest message in the league, running away from any and all competitors from the first matchday until the last. It was a run of form that has seldom been seen in the Premiership, running the table the entire season. The biggest shockers though come in the form of SC Rinaldi, as the Gunners showed some remarkable talent and resilency and not only defied their relegation outlook but finished in the top 6. For all their success though, there was a huge amount of disappointment for Hondo, who fell all the way to eleventh and never put in that title challenge that we are so used to seeing from them, instead it was the Flames of Mar Sara who came the closest to putting some fear into United. Even then, twelve points adrift and only second thanks to Ibini's lackluster defense giving the Flames a better goal difference, it was never a real challenge but getting into the Champion's Cup again will be a huge boon for a side who thought there better days were behind them.

Elsewhere the Hammers might have found something in the form of their new keeper as they rose to fourth and snatched an unlikely spot in next season's Globe Cup. It has been a long time coming for Wexax, who have found a way to develop players despite not having the sort of funds or access to good youth players like Rinaldi, United, and Mar Sara have. Their youth coaching seems second only to Valanari, as they still find ways to turn their rough diamond of prospects into marvelous gems on a consistent basis, though usually having to sell them off to cover running costs. Can they get a prolonged GC run and be able to keep ahold of their current crop of players or is this merely a peak before another valley for the mighty club?

No one will be very surprised that Baysleef wasn't able to keep up, they have been caught up in the past for far too long and will need a major shake up if they ever hope to keep themselves back in the topflight. New ownership, new management, new players, a whole gut it and rebuild job if they hope to turn their fortunes around. However the fact that Therathor joins them in the drop has to be quite disappointing, as they are one of those fan favorites of clubs who play some enjoyable football if not very often being a real threat to the usual powers of the division. Peravova manages to survive once more by the skin of their teeth as for a second straight year they were in the Relegation-Promotion playoff and once more were able to see off the challenge of their second tier foes, a boon for all those who enjoy Vyintanese football.

In the Silver Cup, United fell in one of the early rounds which left the competition wide open for a variety of clubs, with even the fifth tier Coral FC finding their way all the way into the Quarterfinals. However their miracle run would be stomped out in emphatic fashion by Soldarian who then managed to defeat Baysleef in extra time after the Bombers got a home draw for the semifinal. However standing in their way in the Final was Hondo who needed a win in the Silver Cup to get something out of the season, and though the Soldars gave it their best effort, they were felled in extra time and the Owls able to scrape their way into the Globe Cup despite a poor campaign. Now eyes turn to the transfer window and the ICCs afterward and if the league can improve on their results from the past few seasons and improve their stock in the international ring once more.

Premiership

Pos   Team                     P   W   D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
  1 Raynor City United      30  19   6   5  70  31  +39  63     Champions
  2 Mar Sara FC             30  13  12   5  58  37  +21  51     CC
  3 Ibini FC                30  15   6   9  51  41  +10  51     GC
  4 Wexax United            30  15   5  10  52  41  +11  50     GC
  5 Rolalas FC              30  15   4  11  41  40   +1  49
  6 SC Rinaldi              30  12   8  10  25  22   +3  44
  7 FC Capri                30  13   4  13  56  51   +5  43
  8 Char Sara FC            30  12   6  12  48  54   -6  42
  9 AC Valanari             30  12   5  13  38  38   +0  41
 10 Soldarian FC            30  11   6  13  37  42   -5  39
 11 Hondo FC                30   9  10  11  44  45   -1  37     GC
 12 Straightdale FC         30   8  10  12  28  45  -17  34
 13 Club ESF                30   8   9  13  43  50   -7  33
 14 AS Peravova             30   8   9  13  31  40   -9  33     RPPO
 15 FC Therathor            30   6   9  15  18  39  -21  27     Relegated
 16 Baysleef FC             30   5   9  16  19  43  -24  24     Relegated

Star League

Playoff: AS Peravova 3-1(1-1) AC Zul'Atun

Pos Team                   P   W   D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
  1 FC Longview           30  16   9   5  51  29  +22  57     Champions
  2 Club Valanora         30  17   3  10  65  48  +17  54     Promoted
  3 AC Zul'Atun           30  15   7   8  40  31   +9  52     PPO
  4 Ursona FC             30  14   5  11  51  44   +7  47
  5 Gladerial United      30  13   7  10  46  37   +9  46
  6 Kareen FC             30  13   5  12  35  36   -1  44
  7 Samarga United        30   9  14   7  37  32   +5  41
  8 Turmondale FC         30  11   8  11  35  31   +4  41
  9 FC Wexax              30  13   2  15  43  41   +2  41
 10 AC Hartdale           30  10   8  12  27  28   -1  38
 11 Juavi FC              30  11   5  14  40  49   -9  38
 12 FC Espalya            30  10   7  13  24  26   -2  37
 13 AC Asarnova           30   8  11  11  36  38   -2  35
 14 Raynor City FC        30  10   5  15  37  54  -17  35     RPPO
 15 Travesian AS          30   9   7  14  35  58  -23  34     Relegated
 16 SC Ianisle            30   6   7  17  46  66  -20  25     Relegated

League One

Playoff: Raynor City FC 6-2(5-0) FC Travesian

Pos Team                    P   W   D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
  1 Cartmot Pride          30  16   5   9  61  43  +18  53     Champions
  2 Turmondale United      30  15   7   8  29  18  +11  52     Promoted
  3 FC Travesian           30  13  10   7  45  37   +8  49     PPO
  4 AS Sharala             30  11  15   4  25  14  +11  48
  5 AS Zul'Daratar         30  12  11   7  47  43   +4  47
  6 RC Mercanthum          30  13   7  10  27  21   +6  46
  7 Everlin FC             30  14   3  13  57  45  +12  45
  8 AC Tasmuarand          30  11   8  11  43  48   -5  41
  9 Quel'Thalas FC         30  10  10  10  35  36   -1  40
 10 AS Everlin             30  10   9  11  49  42   +7  39
 11 Sharala AC             30   9  12   9  32  39   -7  39
 12 AC Stormguard          30  10   7  13  47  47   +0  37
 13 FC Aulian              30  10   5  15  29  42  -13  35
 14 Inter Gladerial        30   8  10  12  36  43   -7  34     RPPO
 15 Vaharia FC             30   6   7  17  41  53  -12  25     Relegated
 16 Turbani FC             30   6   6  18  26  58  -32  24     Relegated

League Two

Playoff: Inter Gladerial 2-3(1-3) AS Soldar

Pos Team                    P   W  D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
  1 Manavawi Athletic      30  17  8   5  36  19  +17  59     Champions
  2 FC Quel'Mathar         30  15  8   7  65  43  +22  53     Promoted
  3 AS Soldar              30  15  6   9  47  34  +13  51     PPO
  4 FC Vamas               30  15  6   9  33  28   +5  51
  5 FC Vernad              30  14  8   8  26  20   +6  50
  6 FC Monaven             30  14  5  11  38  28  +10  47
  7 FC San Diromia         30  12  8  10  53  53   +0  44
  8 Ibininers              30  11 10   9  39  31   +8  43
  9 Yalbarrin FC           30  11  6  13  44  56  -12  39
 10 RC Elunita             30  10  8  12  42  40   +2  38
 11 FC Rosenthal           30   9  9  12  43  50   -7  36
 12 Mar Sara AC            30   9  8  13  40  45   -5  35
 13 Oras                   30   9  8  13  37  43   -6  35
 14 Char Sara United       30  10  4  16  26  33   -7  34     RPPO
 15 Yolan FC               30   8  8  14  33  52  -19  32     Relegated
 16 AC Cartmot             30   3  6  21  15  42  -27  15     Relegated

Conference Premier North

PPO: Valanari FC 6-4(4-4) Oliviena United
RPO: Char Sara United 1-5(0-3) Valanari FC

Pos Team                  P   W   D   L For   Ag  +/- Pts
  1 Arouw United         46  27   8  11  91   48  +43  89     Champions
  2 Oliviena United      46  25  10  11  45   23  +22  85     PPO
  3 Ventus               46  22  13  11  65   40  +25  79
  4 Aras United          46  20  16  10  71   52  +19  76
  5 Coral FC             46  21  13  12  51   37  +14  76
  6 SC Malu              46  21  12  13  75   55  +20  75
  7 Portaki              46  22   8  16  92   64  +28  74
  8 West Crown FC        46  19  14  13  52   36  +16  71
  9 Quel'Tir United      46  19  14  13  60   48  +12  71
 10 Arouw FC             46  19  12  15  67   51  +16  69
 11 Zul'Daratar FC       46  19  12  15  71   64   +7  69
 12 AS Aras              46  18  13  15  57   53   +4  67
 13 AS Zul'Atun          46  18  12  16  59   63   -4  66
 14 SC Longview          46  19   8  19  64   71   -7  65
 15 Ironwind United      46  17  12  17  43   40   +3  63
 16 Cier Boys FC         46  16  14  16  54   56   -2  62
 17 AC Goldsan           46  15  13  18  56   57   -1  58
 18 Moria                46  14  16  16  32   40   -8  58
 19 Aarl of Marjel       46  13  16  17  33   39   -6  55
 20 Northern FC          46   8  21  17  29   39  -10  45
 21 Monaven United       46  10  12  24  22   49  -27  42
 22 Club Zul'Atun        46   9  14  23  38   61  -23  41     Relegated
 23 RC Jumangas          46   7  14  25  44   94  -50  35     Relegated
 24 FC Mylranhil         46   2   7  37  28  119  -91  13     Relegated

Conference Premier South

Pos Team                       P   W   D   L  For   Ag   +/-  Pts
  1 Athletic Rolalas          46  32  10   4  106   46   +60  106     Champions
  2 Valanari FC               46  29   8   9   68   35   +33   95     PPO
  3 FC Silvershire            46  26  10  10   89   54   +35   88
  4 RC Rikana                 46  23  11  12   90   59   +31   80
  5 AS Char Sara              46  24   4  18   58   45   +13   76
  6 AS Solqual                46  22   9  15   74   56   +18   75
  7 Suax United               46  21  11  14   73   56   +17   74
  8 Erran FC                  46  22   5  19   49   40    +9   71
  9 Bree FC                   46  20   9  17   57   46   +11   69
 10 Mar Sara United           46  21   6  19   82   74    +8   69
 11 AC Raynor City            46  18  14  14   57   44   +13   68
 12 RC Durmosa                46  18  14  14   54   45    +9   68
 13 SC Quintal                46  18  10  18   63   70    -7   64
 14 Zanabia City              46  18  10  18   58   74   -16   64
 15 AS Juavi                  46  18   5  23   76   67    +9   59
 16 AC Rinaldi                46  15  12  19   57   63    -6   57
 17 Erran United              46  17   6  23   83   95   -12   57
 18 RC Vahama                 46  16   8  22   55   49    +6   56
 19 Turbani City              46  15  11  20   40   47    -7   56
 20 AC Rosenthal              46  15   9  22   65   80   -15   54
 21 RC Ispan                  46  14  10  22   66   75    -9   52
 22 Quel'Thalas United        46  11  14  21   71   94   -23   47     Relegated
 23 Nythe Aiqua               46   8   4  34   30   99   -69   28     Relegated
 24 Coast Fallen Spirits      46   5   2  39   22  130  -108   17     Relegated

Viella Conference Standings

PPO: Milway 2-4(1-1) AC Therathor | Itamiliard 2-0(1-0) FC Ispan

Pos Team                      P   W   D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
  1 Audio Bull Synergy       30  25   2   3  65  11  +54  77     Champions
  2 Milway                   30  15  10   5  50  23  +27  55     PPO
  3 Southern Citadel         30  15  10   5  46  23  +23  55
  4 Spears of the South      30  13   9   8  27  23   +4  48
  5 Frost Sea FC             30  13   6  11  38  33   +5  45
  6 Reitori                  30  11   9  10  30  29   +1  42
  7 Onsesera                 30  12   6  12  27  35   -8  42
  8 Irran Tirione            30   9  11  10  25  29   -4  38
  9 Ume Tirione              30   8  11  11  21  26   -5  35
 10 Yllverius                30   9   8  13  26  38  -12  35
 11 The Elven Tide           30   9   7  14  31  39   -8  34
 12 Imfe Allanar             30   8   9  13  24  32   -8  33
 13 Sentinels                30   8   8  14  21  43  -22  32
 14 ASC Karan Dorei          30   6  13  11  22  34  -12  31
 15 Enrn Caelora             30   6  10  14  21  36  -15  28
 16 Eyrantaesi AFC           30   5   7  18  19  39  -20  22

Hatire Conference

Pos Team                           P   W   D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
  1 Purple Nova Ytt               30  23   4   3  82  17  +65  73     Champions
  2 Itamiliard                    30  20   5   5  48  20  +28  65     PPO
  3 AS Capri                      30  20   3   7  74  38  +36  63
  4 Everfree Riders FC            30  15  11   4  47  24  +23  56
  5 Impérial                      30  15  10   5  37  18  +19  55
  6 Astraður                      30  13   8   9  49  38  +11  47
  7 Dragons Bridge                30  14   4  12  35  33   +2  46
  8 East Rovers                   30   9  11  10  34  37   -3  38
  9 Priestesses of the South      30   9   7  14  24  41  -17  34
 10 O'n Belanore                  30   8   7  15  27  42  -15  31
 11 Fylonas                       30   7   8  15  19  35  -16  29
 12 Caethserin United             30   8   5  17  21  42  -21  29
 13 Nesa Taesi                    30   6  10  14  16  37  -21  28
 14 Southwind Hearts United       30   7   7  16  24  48  -24  28
 15 Ayana Belanore                30   6   4  20  20  54  -34  22     Relegated
 16 Nyethsari FC                  30   5   6  19  21  54  -33  21     Relegated

Raynor Conference

Pos Team                        P   W   D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
  1 Loyetea Athletic           30  16  10   4  48  27  +21  58     Champions
  2 AC Therathor               30  17   5   8  44  27  +17  56     PPO
  3 Mariner Coast FC           30  16   7   7  31  18  +13  55
  4 North Hotspurs             30  16   6   8  40  25  +15  54
  5 Arrosia Wild               30  14  10   6  42  26  +16  52
  6 Sheringa FC                30  14   9   7  31  20  +11  51
  7 Whitecaps                  30  15   6   9  33  23  +10  51
  8 FC Melikkiaz               30  12   9   9  40  32   +8  45
  9 Aletail Forest             30  12   7  11  37  26  +11  43
 10 Barberton Town             30   9  14   7  21  21   +0  41
 11 Eastfields FC              30   7   9  14  27  37  -10  30
 12 Raal Ancalen               30   8   5  17  26  45  -19  29
 13 Beechwood of Enyenora      30   8   3  19  21  39  -18  27
 14 Reavers                    30   6   7  17  25  43  -18  25
 15 AFC Milran Serin           30   5   7  18  24  52  -28  22     Relegated
 16 Easterial                  30   5   6  19  20  49  -29  21     Relegated

Elune Conference

Pos Team                      P   W   D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
  1 Crown Royal FC           30  16   8   6  75  34  +41  56     Champions
  2 FC Ispan                 30  16   7   7  45  30  +15  55     PPO
  3 RC Liogan                30  15   9   6  51  27  +24  54
  4 Valleyview FC            30  16   6   8  52  40  +12  54
  5 Port Swell FC            30  13  10   7  42  31  +11  49
  6 Kirria United            30  12  11   7  38  33   +5  47
  7 AS Vaharia               30  12   7  11  25  28   -3  43
  8 Icurus Sea               30  12   6  12  38  34   +4  42
  9 Abbotsham Wanderers      30  11   9  10  32  32   +0  42
 10 FC Cranbourne            30  10  11   9  40  42   -2  41
 11 AC Ispan                 30  10   8  12  22  26   -4  38
 12 FC of Moyne              30   9   9  12  27  39  -12  36
 13 Portville United         30   6  11  13  29  43  -14  29
 14 Naucratinals             30   7   7  16  29  46  -17  28
 15 Centriot                 30   5   8  17  26  59  -33  23     Relegated
 16 FC Kilai                 30   2   9  19  20  47  -27  15     Relegated

Group One

Ps Team                        P   W   D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
 1 Triors                     36  19   5  12  52  39  +13  62     Champions
 2 Morren Shaeras AC          36  17   8  11  48  35  +13  59
 3 Caledon City               36  15   7  14  35  30   +5  52
 4 Coast Kings                36  14   8  14  42  44   -2  50
 5 FK Orasul                  36  13   9  14  38  37   +1  48
 6 Samariners                 36  11  14  11  29  36   -7  47
 7 Clube Vale                 36  12  10  14  39  35   +4  46
 8 Grand-Glacier              36  13   7  16  40  48   -8  46
 9 Twenty Forest Rangers      36  13   7  16  34  49  -15  46
10 Redpool FC                 36  10  11  15  36  40   -4  41

Group Two

Ps Team                P   W   D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
 1 E'ho Entheas       36  20  11   5  54  27  +27  71     Champions
 2 Druidisian         36  15  12   9  34  29   +5  57
 3 The Oracles        36  15   7  14  37  35   +2  52
 4 Sylve Aiqua        36  13  11  12  39  36   +3  50
 5 Selyne County      36  14   7  15  33  32   +1  49
 6 Highery Park       36  13   9  14  35  33   +2  48
 7 Canondale          36  11  10  15  36  45   -9  43
 8 Víkings            36  12   6  18  31  36   -5  42
 9 Aleksando          36  10  11  15  31  46  -15  41
10 Aurora Bay         36  10  10  16  34  45  -11  40

Group Three

Ps Team                  P   W   D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
 1 South Warriors       36  18   8  10  61  36  +25  62     Champions
 2 Lordes               36  16   8  12  48  39   +9  56
 3 Pontiful             36  15  11  10  39  33   +6  56
 4 Westport             36  14  11  11  43  37   +6  53
 5 Kalet                36  16   4  16  35  37   -2  52
 6 The Gality           36  14   7  15  37  40   -3  49
 7 Hilshore             36  12  10  14  35  43   -8  46
 8 Montrion Bridge      36  10  14  12  29  29   +0  44
 9 Atter                36  11  10  15  33  40   -7  43
10 Torrests             36   4  17  15  30  56  -26  29

Group Four

Ps Team                       P   W   D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
 1 Cyrnlin                   36  23   8   5  60  31  +29  77     Champions
 2 Woodlander's Guard        36  17   9  10  40  32   +8  60
 3 Fælles                    36  14  12  10  40  34   +6  54
 4 Eskry Swift               36  15   6  15  38  36   +2  51
 5 Poikimites                36  13  10  13  44  48   -4  49
 6 Ventineau                 36  11  12  13  37  38   -1  45
 7 Grand Spirits             36  10  13  13  38  42   -4  43
 8 Maunga                    36   9  10  17  38  44   -6  37
 9 Totlu Island Greatia      36   6  17  13  27  38  -11  35
10 Oceanograd                36   5  17  14  26  45  -19  32

Group Five

Ps Team                   P   W   D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
 1 North Islands FC      36  20   3  13  55  39  +16  63     Champions
 2 Kesla                 36  14  11  11  33  29   +4  53
 3 Mekharian FC          36  12  15   9  35  31   +4  51
 4 Isla Pinat            36  14   9  13  44  47   -3  51
 5 Heathi                36  12  14  10  30  28   +2  50
 6 Forta                 36  12  10  14  43  44   -1  46
 7 Gaels                 36  13   7  16  33  42   -9  46
 8 Oakston               36  12   9  15  30  29   +1  45
 9 Arctical              36  11  12  13  39  47   -8  45
10 Gelanet               36  11   8  17  29  35   -6  41

Group Six

Ps Team                   P   W   D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
 1 White Lions           36  23   6   7  58  23  +35  75     Champions
 2 Hamil Itera           36  18   9   9  38  27  +11  63
 3 Tarahaiveower         36  16  11   9  42  28  +14  59
 4 ðe Arthusian          36  15   8  13  42  37   +5  53
 5 AS Everling-Isle      36  12  10  14  38  46   -8  46
 6 Westerial             36  13   6  17  33  46  -13  45
 7 Damaciu               36  12   8  16  37  38   -1  44
 8 Samcastle             36  11   8  17  28  34   -6  41
 9 Farranova             36   9   9  18  34  51  -17  36
10 Aldrid                36   8  11  17  21  41  -20  35

Group Seven

Ps Team                 P   W   D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
 1 PSV Storm           36  18  10   8  49  37  +12  64     Champions
 2 CF Valley Town      36  17  10   9  41  31  +10  61
 3 Inimas              36  15   9  12  36  30   +6  54
 4 Espor               36  13  13  10  32  33   -1  52
 5 Wood United         36  14   8  14  36  37   -1  50
 6 Tivalton            36  12   9  15  35  34   +1  45
 7 Silver AFC          36  10  14  12  41  40   +1  44
 8 Valen               36  11  10  15  34  43   -9  43
 9 Nova FC             36  11   9  16  41  46   -5  42
10 Três Riot           36   8  10  18  35  49  -14  34

Group Eight

Ps Team                 P   W   D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
 1 Sunlander FC        36  19   7  10  41  33   +8  64     Champions
 2 AC Honor            36  17  11   8  50  28  +22  62
 3 Northwood FC        36  17   7  12  43  40   +3  58
 4 Ironmont            36  14  11  11  37  27  +10  53
 5 Iyen Nalore FC      36  14  10  12  38  37   +1  52
 6 Poseidon SC         36  14   6  16  42  46   -4  48
 7 Trinity             36  12   8  16  35  38   -3  44
 8 Malakaru            36   9  13  14  35  43   -8  40
 9 Serrannah           36  11   7  18  35  48  -13  40
10 Arkan               36   8  10  18  25  41  -16  34

Silver Cup
Holders ~ Char Sara FC
Coverage starts at Quarterfinal Round due to broadcast restrictions

Quarterfinals
Athletic Rolalas 1-4 Baysleef FC
Soldarian FC 6-0 Coral FC
AC Raynor City 0-1 Turmondale United
Hondo FC 5-1 Club ESF

Semifinals
Baysleef FC 1-1(1-3 AET) Soldarian FC
Turmondale United 1-2 Hondo FC

Final
@ Hatire Memorial, Capri
Soldarian FC 1-1(2-3 AET) Hondo FC

Team of the Season
G: Nienna Sáralondë - SC Rinaldi
D:

Ganelon Des Meaux - SC Rinaldi
D: Aearost Tinueme - Raynor City United
D:

Kathleen Perkins - Raynor City United
M: Tanna Norovathar - Ibini FC
M: Eslinnstra Runlithdren - Raynor City United
M: Faeron Soldarian - Raynor City United
M: Ilglerdiriel Lithvathar - Raynor City United
M:

Théophile Sarrazin - Mar Sara FC
F:

Beatriz Montez - FC Capri
F:

Carlos Alberto Sáez - Raynor City United

by **Valanora** » Thu Jan 07, 2016 1:05 pm

Season 20,063

The Raptors dynasty continues to grow as they nipped a rugged title challenge from Zul'Atun to steal the title away in the last day and secure their spot once more as Valanora's best hockey club. Their appearance in every HCL Final so far is no doubt helping attract the fans, money, and talent needed to continue this great run, though one has to wonder if the money might dry up like it has in the past. For the moment, the Raptors are on top of the heap and will be looking to make it four out of four appearances in the HCL championship game, looking to to revenge for their shock loss against the Kingston Knights of Quebec last time around. For Stormguard, they have to be licking their wounds after going from winning the title to just barely scraping into the HCL spot on the last match, with even third place Longview looking far more comfortable than the Lions were for the greater part of the season. Can they turn their misfortune this season around with a good HCL showing or is this the sign of future troubles for the club that once dominated all of the domestic hockey scene?

Ps                         Pld    W   T   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Raynor City Raptors      76   35  22  19   195  157  +38    92     Champions
 2 Zul'Atun Eagles          76   37  16  23   154  125  +29    90     HCL
 3 Longview Sabres          76   33  22  21   113   91  +22    88     HCL
 4 Stormguard Lions         76   30  23  23   166  159   +7    83     HCL
 5 Soldarian Royals         76   30  22  24   171  161  +10    82
 6 Gladerial Panthers       76   29  23  24    66   52  +14    81
 7 Baysleef Goliaths        76   31  18  27   147  138   +9    80
 8 Hondo Guards             76   29  20  27    70   67   +3    78
 9 Ianisle Guardians        76   30  17  29    90   87   +3    77
10 Turbani Titans           76   28  21  27   138  137   +1    77
11 Monaven Timbers          76   23  31  22   125  125    0    77
12 Therathor Majestics      76   28  19  29   113  107   +6    75
13 Oliviena Senators        76   25  23  28   120  125   −5    73
14 Capri Ducks              76   25  22  29   191  203  −12    72
15 Travesian Giants         76   28  15  33    88  114  −26    71
16 Valanari Kings           76   25  20  31   162  183  −21    70
17 Vaharia Rangers          76   21  24  31   118  124   −6    66
18 Ispan Wanderers          76   23  18  35   110  126  −16    64
19 Kilai Wolverines         76   24  15  37   153  186  −33    63
20 Everlin Hawks            76   20  21  35    99  122  −23    61

by **Valanora** » Sun Feb 14, 2016 3:03 pm

Season 20,064 Preview

It was quite the off season of wheeling and dealing, an unusual trend for Vanorian clubs to be sure but one that looks to spark further interest in the league both here in the Eternal Empire and abroad, as more and more foreign nationals find their way to Vanorian shores. The usual suspects in Hondo and United are among the forefront and United's squad looks so vastly superior and deeper than the rest of the league that many believe they could field a second team and it still have a chance of winning the title. However as has been evidenced in the past, just because a lineup looks swell on paper, the cohesion and chemistry between those star players can make or break a teams season. United is counting on a quick assimilation of their acquisitions as well as youth products beginning to mold into solid players in order to continue their dominance at the top of the league. A title or two is always on the cards at United, where not winning any silverware in a season is grounds for a shakeup.

It will be interesting to see if Mar Sara can continue their recent trend of ascendance back into the forefront of the domestic scene or if this just has been a flash in the pan, a glimpse of what they once could be many decades before. Can Ibini right their ship and find their way back into the Champions Cup or will their time at the top be short lived, with the older more traditional powers finally knocking the newcomers off their would be perch. Can Club Valanora and FC Longview prevent themselves from falling back into the Star League like so many teams before them or will that metaphorical yo-yo just keep spinning and doing its tricks to all those stuck in its grasp? A season of answers awaits and I can not wait to watch the results unfold.

Lineups are listed right to left where applicable

AC Valanari
Kits: Home & Away
Manager: Polennoion Mitheththor
Stadium: Duran Palace (51,000)
Last Season: 12-5-13 (9th)
Starting Eleven (4-4-2 Diamond): Nartalhûn; Aeramiel, Undoelwa, Auglithlhûn, Dlaranil; Ealolithe; Kitaina, Augdhrinion; Faerondaerl; Taletheil, Talmirlhûn
Predicted Finish: 10th

Valanari has always been the little engine that could, mixing in decent finances with a heavy reliance on academy players. Mitheththor has ever been a proponent of crafting players to be their very best from an early age, hence why the locals affectionately call the club the Young Blues, as the manager has sacrificed chances to make a run at the title with a preference for a steady hand. While it means that Valanari are remarkably consistent, producing talent for the NT and larger clubs to poach from, it does mean that the trophy case is more bare than one would expect with the talent that flows through this club. Some are even saying that if the manager doesn't produce at least another good run in the Silver Cup, where the club has a few trophies, that it may be time for a change of direction in Valanari.

AS Peravova
Kits: Home & Away
Manager: Galasfinon Shathanta
Stadium: Tensari (20,000)
Last Season: 8-9-13 (14th)
Starting Eleven (4-5-1): Talrina; Kevaésthar, Larlithdar, Lithdhen, Kevaanellyn; Yraunae, Lanthaltinu, Isilitaneil, Rhuieme, Laethanryl; Galonlinde
Predicted Finish: 14th

Peravova showed their mettle in vastly exceeding the expectations for themselves last season, managing not only to survive being relegated but also came close to sniffing one of the UICA spots. That is the sort of threat that does not sit well with the big clubs you can be sure and they are looking to put Peravova back in their place. However as this side has shown, they are a force to be reckoned with and do not be surprised to see them up near that top 5 or battling to stay alive, after having a brush with the playoff last season.

Club Valanora
Kits: Home & Away
Manager: Polenmáran Tanendrin
Stadium: Tiradir (30,000)
Last Season: 17-3-10 (2nd in Star League)
Starting Eleven (4-4-2): Taltauré; Aldalond, Elendhen, Hathalmyr, Lasseththar; Feldhrinthar, Nhatholse, Gatanar, Ondosumé; Haetauré, Galonren
Predicted Finish: 16th

The Warriors are looking to survive after finding their way back into the Premiership and having had some mild success in the EPL in years past. However they don't have the sort of funds to bring in the level of talent needed to consistently compete in the Premiership. With Gladerial United also struggling, taking away the Gladerial derby, it makes the destination that much less attractive. You can expect some good football from Club Valanora, but good football and good results do not always go hand in hand and by seasons end, they will be relegated.

Char Sara FC
Kits: Home & Away
Manager: Aeraderdolnar Mithtathiel
Stadium: The Tar Pit (39,000)
Last Season: 12-6-12 (8th)
Starting Eleven (3-3-1-3): Taltauré; Culiththir, Maltholdar, Lartandar; Hiatt, Manawian, Cripas; Neleththar; Yrauelon, Matanil, Matania
Predicted Finish: 8th

Char Sara is a traditional power that has fallen on a prolonged hard time. It has been many years since the Inferno have won a title and with the poor economy in Char Sara, they lack the funds to try and upgrade the squad. What they are left with is a hard working squad that gives it everything they have but are ultimately just not skilled enough to compete with the larger teams of the league. However that self reliant belief has at least kept the squad at a comfortable midtable and never having gone through the lower tier torment that Gladerial United went through, the triumph in the Silver Cup last season definitely adding to that belief.

Club ESF
Kits: Home & Away
Manager: Darantion Shayaar
Stadium: Donna Cathedral (60,000)
Last Season: 8-9-13 (13th)
Starting Eleven (4-3-1-2): Rololond; Telraiian, Nalllithe, Berthanthor, Runtandar; Ondotaur, Kiraiseer, Haeeme; Yraueme; Narethlal, Lanalvaar
Predicted Finish: 11th

Club ESF is one of the new comer clubs that have burst onto the scene and refused to go anywhere. After Mar Sara FC gifted them Donna Cathedral when Artani was built, the club's finances skyrocketed with the extra gate receipts and enabled their staying power and their lone EPL title that came back in 20,029. Using the oft utlized 4-3-1-2, the squad is great on the attack, witnessed by the occasional player getting called into the Vanorian NT. Unable to capitalize in on brimming talent last season, fans have tempered their expectations and are happy to consolidate their spot in the top tier for the time being.

FC Capri
Kits: Home & Away
Manager: Daersirien Undolond
Stadium: Hatire Memorial (60,000)
Last Season: 13-4-13 (7th)
Starting Eleven (4-3-1-2): Feltatheth; Celetaar, Toraethil, Talnae, Gwalinde; Torathaleth,

Harris, Haanial;

Gunsson;

Ferraz,

Montez
Predicted Finish: 7th

Despite a pair of good seasons that preceded them, the Typhoon were not able to keep the momentum up and fell back to the rest of the pack last season with a mediocre seventh placed finish. While chemistry issues with their Osarius newcomers might have attributed to their slump last season, that has not kept Capri from bringing in reinforcements once more. Strengthening the center of the lineup will see fresh blood but can the Semarland duo and the Audioslav striker bring excite and UICA football back to the Hatire Memorial?

FC Longview
Kits: Home & Away
Manager: Aelolë Laealdal
Stadium: Angelotic Temple (,000)
Last Season: 16-9-5 (Champions of Star League)
Starting Eleven (4-4-2): Aeraos; Runelenar, Aldalond, Coamenel, Aldadiir; Séregon, Nororon, Hanarrin, Dlarmiril; Kinarthor, Mithlynndar
Predicted Finish: 15th

The Foxes are one of the few big clubs in Valanora to actually play in a more defensive style, which has been both a weakness and a strength for them over the years. The side has one of the best stadiums in all of Valanora but located in an isolated edge of the Spine of Arrosia mountain chain does not make it an attractive locale. With that in mind, they do have a fairly decent squad, one that could possibly survive the season but I still think they find themselves back in the Star League next season.

Hondo FC
Kits: Home & Away
Manager: Melimost Cromsumé
Stadium: Raynor Memorial (40,000)
Last Season: 9-10-11 (11th)
Starting Eleven (4-3-1-2): Vanlond;

Zavala, Gwavaul, Lardireil, Orloth; Dormasti, Celeelenthor, Teltaththor; Ealorina;

Mikkelstad,

Neci
Predicted Finish: 5th

After failing to launch last season, the Owls shipped out the aging Pasargan and brought in the young Mikkelstad from Semarland to try and add some spice to their attack and change things up. Though they did manage to add to their Silver Cup trophies with an amazing Final against Soldarian, the side was still disappointed with their play on the whole of last season.

Ibini FC
Kits: Home & Away
Manager: Vamariiel Falavir
Stadium: Metropolis (39,000)
Last Season: 15-6-9 (3rd)
Starting Eleven (4-4-2): Galadirdren; Birsumé, Haeviel, Kinarthir, Celedilinellyn; Mithendion, Aldadhen, Elenval, Norovathar; Fresco, Mithlithelen
Predicted Finish: 3rd

For the second straight season Ibini has chosen not to pursue transfers, this comes despite never truly contending for the title last season and seeing the gap widen further between them and United. Not only did they not contend for the title as expected, they allowed a surprising Mar Sara side to supplant them into the second spot and steal the Champions Cup' spot from their grasp. With the entire league looking stronger this season, with a record number of transfers into the league, you have to wonder if perhaps the shine is starting to dull on the squad as Fresco alone can not win them the title.

Mar Sara FC
Kits: Home & Away
Manager: Taurnordómthon Undovir
Stadium: Artani (74,000)
Last Season: 13-12-5 (2nd)
Starting Eleven (4-3-1-2): Nororon; Galaethlhûn,Toraandal,

Limage, Shaalvail ; Aeralinde, Haerear,

Sarrazin; Mathandal; Haevathar, Ealomiel
Predicted Finish: 2nd

The Flames are another of the wildly inconsistent but powerful clubs in Valanora, with a reputation for very offensive midfielders who can undress their opponents with ease. The Flames were the last team outside the new power trio of Ibini FC, Hondo FC, and Raynor City United to win the Premiership, back in 20,040 and look to climb that ladder again. Unable to string together results last season saw the departure of Petit and the side has a sense of growing pressure on it to get something done sooner rather than later.

Raynor City United
Kits: Home & Away
Manager: Vanaina Talglinaelen
Stadium: The Battleground (78,000)
Last Season: 19-6-5 (Champions)
Starting Eleven (4-3-1-2): Celelothina;

Corbijn, Tinueme, Haelinde,

Perkins; Durosa,

Koarena, Lithvathar; Runlithdren;

Azarola,

Sáez
Predicted Finish: Champions

United, Rockers, the Navymen, RCU, whatever it is that you want to call them, they are the standard bearers of the Vanorian league with their record amount of titles both in the league and in the Silver Cup, as well as the success they have had in international competitions. Three straight titles have the side looking ever as dominant as ever and the additions of both depth and future prospects has many excited about what the side can do not just now but for the next several seasons. With the acquisition of the Turori national team starlet in Timi'sala Koarena, it adds a potential tactical wrinkle for the Rockers. On paper, this squad should run wild through the league but with seven additions to their side during the window and the loss of the captain, Faeron Soldarian, you have to wonder if the squad will gel. Only that potential chemistry poses any real threat to the titans of Vanorian football.

Rolalas FC
Kits: Home & Away
Manager: Gliria Kilothtinu
Stadium: The West Wall (41,000)
Last Season: 15-4-11 (5th)
Starting Eleven (3-4-3 Diamond): Elersumé; Aldalond, Gathalthar, Faladel; Cularin; Undoelon, Lithtauré; Elerdel; Shamirmae, Dlartholryl, Taleme
Predicted Finish: 8th

Rolalas will be remembered in the records of Vanorian football as the team Jaime Kuu first managed before his eventual success with RCU, the Vanorian national team, and then the Starblaydi national team. Those days however are long past as are the Cup titles that Kuu brought the club. Playing third fiddle in the capital once more, behind Soldarian and United, Rolalas is playing a dangerous game, just managing to survive the way they do. However, that has served them well thus far and they have just enough talent to keep it going again.

SC Rinaldi
Kits: Home & Away
Manager: Fëanor Nénharma
Stadium: The Beachfront (43,000)
Last Season: 12-8-10 (6th)
Starting Eleven (4-4-2): Sáralondë; Amandil,

Des Meaux, Tinúviel, Malethina; Noromiel, Eärfalas, Faelandalan; Rolosumé;

Croquetaigne,

Boulé
Predicted Finish: 6th

While the Gunners may have a good side and even have a few championships in their history, they are lacking the depth to compete week in and week out in the Premiership. That itself is a real shame, considering how it seems that so many of the founding clubs of the league have found it hard to compete, with only RCU and Mar Sara seeming to have any sustained success. That and Rinaldi's away kit is one of the finer kits in Valanora, a shame that they are not long for this tier.

Soldarian FC
Kits: Home & Away
Manager: Omani Rios
Stadium: Hellgate (54,000)
Last Season: 11-6-13 (10th)
Starting Eleven (4-3-1-2): Ondovir; Nellotheil,

Alejandro, Aeraglinaeth, Birrina;

Jernigan, Nardhrinonel, Lanethlhûn; Cromvathar;

Wither,

Marnet
Predicted Finish: 9th

After failing to finish in the UICA spaces again, thanks to a sputtering defense and failure to capitalize on Hondo's poor form in the Silver Cup Final, the Soldars were forced to sell off some of their assets. In steps Cromvathar and Jernigan to try and right the ship. Marnet also gets the surprising nod at the second starting striker spot as Schiavone continues to be shopped around and Zhooheizhyu seems to be on the outside looking in against the younger striker. Perhaps the side believes some of the blind arrogance of youth is what they need to climb back up the table.

Straightdale FC
Kits: Home & Away
Manager: Thanlaithon Nhalothdar
Stadium: Red Fence (39,000)
Last Season: 8-10-12 (12th)
Starting Eleven (4-3-1-2): Isilitandar; Tinúviel, Larenethlhûn, Vanron, Ealoviel; Taltanellyn, Gadhrinlhûn, Dlaryaseer; Orrina; Tathtauré, Cuanlhûn
Predicted Finish: 12th

Straightdale was once believed to be a major contender for the Premiership crown, a threat to the then powers of RCU, Mar Sara FC, and Char Sara FC. That promise never came to be though, as the talent on their squads eventually found themselves at bigger and better teams, leaving the Knights to the dreaded yo-yo effect between the top two tiers, sometimes spending multiple seasons in the Star League. Unfortunately for the Knights, the great talent that once had that belief they could contend with the major players of Vanorian football are long gone and don't look like they are coming back.

Wexax United
Kits: Home & Away
Manager: Bellvanton Lanyamyr
Stadium: Castle de Mot (49,000)
Last Season: 14-4-12 (4th)
Starting Eleven (4-3-1-2):

Heaton; Sharondalan, Narbrinsyr, Shatholryl, Wertanellyn; Talelon, Cuendthor, Aldatauré; Kevatathor;

Montpelier, Celealvalal
Predicted Finish: 4th

Heaton will go down in Wexax United lore as he not only replaced the legend of Augustine as keeper but took the squad to where it had never been before, the ICCs. With a fourth place finish and a berth into the Globe Cup, the Hammers are now looking to bounce

by **Valanora** » Sun Feb 14, 2016 4:04 pm

Season 20,064

United are denied! The Flames have shown that they are no pushovers, translating their shrewd transfers into a title and denying United a chance to get another string of titles underneath their feet. It truly seems that this ascendency by Mar Sara is no fluke, as they learned from the hardship of coming in second last season and improved in the areas of their squad that was lacking just enough to squeak past the proverbal favorites and titans of Vanorian football to snag a title that absolutely no one believed they were capable of doing. United were further frustrated when the Gunners bounced them from the Silver Cup in the Quarterfinals, where eventually Hondo FC retained their crown as well as having a bounceback season, finding their way back into the top five after last seasons struggles had really put a hamper on the mood around the club. Back to back Silver Cup trophies as well as a return to form in the league though sure as to have their spirits high and no doubt they will be looking to springboard back into title contenders next season.

The Typhoon and Islanders continue to show that new clubs, relative to the traditional powers of the league like United, Gladerial, Mar Sara, and Char Sara, still have a say in just how the season will progress. While always a step off the pace for the title, they both pushed United to the last day for that second Champions Cup place, where ultimately three goals was all that allowed United to book their passage to a competition most automatically assume they will qualify for regardless. It may be a big wake up call for United and their supporters not to get too comfortable at the perch and to take those sort of situations for granted, for the quality of the Premiership probably is at the highest it has ever been.

A huge surprise is the success that Club Valanora found, translating their time in the Star League into a hunger that allowed them to play above and beyond their perceived capabilities. Finding in the top half of the table and giving Wexax, Ibini, and Hondo fits is no small task and the Warriors are hoping that their good football continues to bring them the results that keep their topflight status secure and maybe return them to glory days. The Foxes were able to survive, with them taking the place of Peravova in the Relegation Playoff but able to put up the required effort to keep themselves up for the time being. However many are still in shock that AC Valanari found the drop, given the quality of their team and academy, the same quality that will likely see them right back into the Premiership. I do not expect the Young Blues to be playing in the Star League for more than a season or two.

Will increased talent and parity translate to greater gains in the UICA tournaments or will the Vanorian sides continue to find life more difficult than they are used to in the international tournaments? One would hope for the former but the latter has been the trend and given the lackluster results as of late for Vanorian squads in the UICA, I am not sure the increased parity is truly the answer to improving results. Yet all things are cyclical and it may be time now that we shall see those good results return and others suffer from attrition and poor form as we have seen in the past decade.

Premiership

Pos   Team                     P   W   D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
  1 Mar Sara FC             30  15   8   7  53  44   +9  53     Champions
  2 Raynor City United      30  13  10   7  64  50  +14  49     CC
  3 FC Capri                30  15   4  11  62  51  +11  49     GC
  4 Ibini FC                30  13   9   8  64  47  +17  48     GC
  5 Hondo FC                30  14   5  11  69  53  +16  47     GC
  6 Club Valanora           30  13   6  11  47  53   -6  45
  7 Wexax United            30  12   8  10  52  45   +7  44
  8 SC Rinaldi              30  11  10   9  40  29  +11  43
  9 AS Peravova             30  11   9  10  44  35   +9  42
 10 Soldarian FC            30   9  12   9  36  41   -5  39
 11 Rolalas FC              30   9   9  12  41  44   -3  36
 12 Char Sara FC            30   9   8  13  36  70  -34  35
 13 Club ESF                30   8  10  12  34  46  -12  34
 14 FC Longview             30   6  12  12  33  38   -5  30     RPPO
 15 Straightdale FC         30   6  12  12  33  42   -9  30     Relegated
 16 AC Valanari             30   6   8  16  34  54  -20  26     Relegated

Star League

Playoff: FC Longview A2-2(1-2) Juavi FC

Pos Team                    P   W   D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
  1 Gladerial United       30  20   6   4  57  26  +31  66     Champions
  2 AC Asarnova            30  13  10   7  33  30   +3  49     Promoted
  3 Juavi FC               30  14   6  10  48  38  +10  48     PPO
  4 Turmondale United      30  14   6  10  25  17   +8  48
  5 FC Therathor           30  13   7  10  25  20   +5  46
  6 Raynor City FC         30  10  11   9  33  35   -2  41
  7 Samarga United         30  10   9  11  31  29   +2  39
  8 Ursona FC              30  10   9  11  47  46   +1  39
  9 AC Hartdale            30  10   9  11  27  32   -5  39
 10 Cartmot Pride          30  10   8  12  30  31   -1  38
 11 FC Wexax               30  11   5  14  44  52   -8  38
 12 Kareen FC              30   9   8  13  32  36   -4  35
 13 AC Zul'Atun            30   9   7  14  29  37   -8  34
 14 FC Espalya             30   8  10  12  27  35   -8  34     RPPO
 15 Baysleef FC            30   9   6  15  20  34  -14  33     Relegated
 16 Turmondale FC          30   7   9  14  20  30  -10  30     Relegated

League One

Playoff: FC Espalya 5-2(1-2) AS Everlin

Pos Team                    P   W   D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
  1 Quel'Thalas FC         30  14   8   8  44  29  +15  50     Champions
  2 Manavawi Athletic      30  14   8   8  39  31   +8  50     Promoted
  3 AS Everlin             30  15   4  11  54  37  +17  49     PPO
  4 Everlin FC             30  14   7   9  52  38  +14  49
  5 SC Ianisle             30  13   7  10  65  47  +18  46
  6 AS Soldar              30  13   7  10  42  49   -7  46
  7 AS Zul'Daratar         30  13   6  11  52  49   +3  45
  8 RC Mercanthum          30  10  13   7  29  22   +7  43
  9 FC Quel'Mathar         30  10   7  13  37  49  -12  37
 10 Travesian AS           30   9   9  12  35  35   +0  36
 11 AS Sharala             30   8  12  10  26  27   -1  36
 12 FC Travesian           30   9   9  12  34  45  -11  36
 13 AC Stormguard          30   9   9  12  31  48  -17  36
 14 FC Aulian              30   8   9  13  34  42   -8  33     RPPO
 15 AC Tasmuarand          30   8   9  13  37  48  -11  33     Relegated
 16 Sharala AC             30   8   6  16  37  52  -15  30     Relegated

League Two

Playoff: FC Aulian 2-0(0-0) FC Monaven

Pos Team                   P   W   D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
  1 FC San Diromia        30  15   7   8  59  35  +24  52     Champions
  2 Valanari FC           30  14   7   9  33  23  +10  49     Promoted
  3 FC Monaven            30  13   9   8  36  28   +8  48     PPO
  4 Inter Gladerial       30  12  11   7  54  41  +13  47
  5 FC Vernad             30  12  11   7  28  19   +9  47
  6 FC Rosenthal          30  13   5  12  51  47   +4  44
  7 Ibininers             30  11  10   9  38  39   -1  43
  8 Athletic Rolalas      30  10  11   9  45  36   +9  41
  9 Mar Sara AC           30   9  14   7  39  34   +5  41
 10 Vaharia FC            30  11   6  13  45  51   -6  39
 11 FC Vamas              30  10   8  12  29  37   -8  38
 12 RC Elunita            30   8  11  11  32  31   +1  35
 13 Arouw United          30   7  13  10  27  35   -8  34
 14 Oras                  30   8   7  15  34  51  -17  31     RPPO
 15 Yalbarrin FC          30   8   7  15  36  56  -20  31     Relegated
 16 Turbani FC            30   5  11  14  28  51  -23  26     Relegated

Conference Premier North

PPO: RC Durmosa 4-1(3-1) Zul'Daratar FC
RPO: Oras 5-0(4-0) RC Durmosa

Pos Team                   P   W   D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
  1 Quel'Tir United       46  23  11  12  93  55  +38  80     Champions
  2 Zul'Daratar FC        46  22  13  11  65  51  +14  79     PPO
  3 Aras United           46  21  13  12  70  60  +10  76
  4 Oliviena United       46  18  20   8  46  29  +17  74
  5 SC Longview           46  20  14  12  79  64  +15  74
  6 Portaki               46  19  14  13  70  60  +10  71
  7 Yolan FC              46  19  14  13  66  58   +8  71
  8 Arouw FC              46  18  15  13  73  59  +14  69
  9 Ventus                46  18  15  13  51  40  +11  69
 10 AS Aras               46  18  15  13  60  51   +9  69
 11 AS Zul'Atun           46  18  12  16  71  73   -2  66
 12 Aarl of Marjel        46  16  16  14  35  37   -2  64
 13 West Crown FC         46  14  20  12  49  43   +6  62
 14 Ironwind United       46  14  19  13  44  38   +6  61
 15 SC Malu               46  17   9  20  73  67   +6  60
 16 Cier Boys FC          46  17   5  24  61  64   -3  56
 17 Northern FC           46  14  14  18  28  37   -9  56
 18 Coral FC              46  14  14  18  35  48  -13  56
 19 Moria                 46  14  11  21  33  47  -14  53
 20 Loyetea Athletic      46  12  14  20  47  72  -25  50
 21 Monaven United        46  12  11  23  24  43  -19  47
 22 AC Therathor          46   9  19  18  37  64  -27  46     Relegated
 23 AC Goldsan            46  10  11  25  59  78  -19  41     Relegated
 24 Crown Royal FC        46   8  15  23  55  86  -31  39     Relegated

Conference Premier South

Pos Team                     P   W   D   L For   Ag  +/- Pts
  1 AS Juavi                46  26  11   9  72   45  +27  89     Champions
  2 RC Durmosa              46  27   8  11  80   55  +25  89     PPO
  3 Bree FC                 46  24  11  11  55   37  +18  83
  4 AS Solqual              46  25   6  15  69   44  +25  81
  5 RC Rikana               46  23  12  11  76   57  +19  81
  6 Char Sara United        46  23   8  15  56   39  +17  77
  7 AC Raynor City          46  20  11  15  45   39   +6  71
  8 Audio Bull Synergy      46  21   8  17  56   52   +4  71
  9 FC Silvershire          46  20  10  16  66   52  +14  70
 10 Purple Nova Ytt         46  19  13  14  68   55  +13  70
 11 Erran FC                46  18  16  12  55   44  +11  70
 12 SC Quintal              46  18  12  16  63   56   +7  66
 13 Turbani City            46  15  14  17  47   45   +2  59
 14 AC Cartmot              46  15  13  18  36   45   -9  58
 15 RC Ispan                46  14  14  18  75   82   -7  56
 16 Suax United             46  15  10  21  71   75   -4  55
 17 Erran United            46  12  14  20  65   74   -9  50
 18 AC Rosenthal            46  13  11  22  71  101  -30  50
 19 Itamiliard              46  13  10  23  52   70  -18  49
 20 AC Rinaldi              46  13  10  23  53   73  -20  49
 21 Zanabia City            46  11  15  20  46   66  -20  48
 22 Mar Sara United         46  12   8  26  62   86  -24  44     Relegated
 23 AS Char Sara            46  10  12  24  33   55  -22  42     Relegated
 24 RC Vahama               46   9  15  22  42   67  -25  42     Relegated

Viella Conference

PPO: Reitori 2-5(2-4) North Hotspurs | Impérial 6-2(5-1) RC Liogan

Pos Team                      P   W   D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
  1 Milway                   30  15   8   7  40  22  +18  53     Champions
  2 Reitori                  30  14  10   6  42  23  +19  52     PPO
  3 Southern Citadel         30  15   5  10  41  31  +10  50
  4 Ume Tirione              30  14   7   9  41  33   +8  49
  5 E'ho Entheas             30  12  10   8  36  36   +0  46
  6 ASC Karan Dorei          30  12  10   8  28  29   -1  46
  7 The Elven Tide           30  11  12   7  46  38   +8  45
  8 Spears of the South      30  11  11   8  28  24   +4  44
  9 Triors                   30   9  13   8  23  23   +0  40
 10 Frost Sea FC             30  10   9  11  37  37   +0  39
 11 Yllverius                30  10   7  13  30  32   -2  37
 12 Imfe Allanar             30  10   5  15  30  42  -12  35
 13 FC Mylranhil             30   8   9  13  26  34   -8  33
 14 Sentinels                30   6  10  14  32  46  -14  28
 15 Onsesera                 30   4  12  14  19  34  -15  24     Relegated
 16 Irran Tirione            30   4  12  14  28  43  -15  24     Relegated

Hatire Conference

Pos Team                           P   W   D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
  1 Club Zul'Atun                 30  20   3   7  42  18  +24  63     Champions
  2 Impérial                      30  14  10   6  47  28  +19  52     PPO
  3 Caethserin United             30  14   6  10  32  27   +5  48
  4 AS Capri                      30  12  11   7  57  36  +21  47
  5 Southwind Hearts United       30  14   5  11  40  35   +5  47
  6 Dragons Bridge                30  14   4  12  35  37   -2  46
  7 Fylonas                       30  13   4  13  29  32   -3  43
  8 RC Jumangas                   30  11   8  11  45  48   -3  41
  9 Everfree Riders FC            30  11   8  11  31  36   -5  41
 10 Priestesses of the South      30  10   9  11  36  34   +2  39
 11 South Warriors                30  10   8  12  43  41   +2  38
 12 Astraður                      30   8  11  11  33  37   -4  35
 13 Cyrnlin                       30   9   8  13  26  30   -4  35
 14 O'n Belanore                  30   8   8  14  29  52  -23  32
 15 East Rovers                   30   5  14  11  29  42  -13  29     Relegated
 16 Nesa Taesi                    30   5   7  18  26  47  -21  22     Relegated

Raynor Conference

Pos Team                        P   W   D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
  1 Quel'Thalas United         30  21   8   1  75  23  +52  71     Champions
  2 North Hotspurs             30  18   6   6  32  20  +12  60     PPO
  3 Sheringa FC                30  14   9   7  27  18   +9  51
  4 Mariner Coast FC           30  13   8   9  28  20   +8  47
  5 Aletail Forest             30  12  10   8  40  31   +9  46
  6 Arrosia Wild               30  12  10   8  36  28   +8  46
  7 Barberton Town             30  12   9   9  31  27   +4  45
  8 White Lions                30  12   8  10  33  33   +0  44
  9 North Islands FC           30  11   8  11  31  35   -4  41
 10 Nythe Aiqua                30  11   7  12  22  32  -10  40
 11 Whitecaps                  30   9   8  13  28  37   -9  35
 12 FC Melikkiaz               30   7  12  11  32  33   -1  33
 13 Beechwood of Enyenora      30   6   8  16  20  39  -19  26
 14 Eastfields FC              30   5   9  16  28  45  -17  24
 15 Raal Ancalen               30   6   5  19  21  43  -22  23     Relegated
 16 Reavers                    30   5   7  18  20  40  -20  22     Relegated

Elune Conference

Pos Team                       P   W   D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
  1 FC Ispan                  30  18   7   5  53  21  +32  61     Champions
  2 RC Liogan                 30  17   5   8  51  30  +21  56     PPO
  3 Valleyview FC             30  16   6   8  59  35  +24  54
  4 Kirria United             30  15   8   7  51  39  +12  53
  5 PSV Storm                 30  14   7   9  28  26   +2  49
  6 Abbotsham Wanderers       30  14   6  10  31  31   +0  48
  7 FC Cranbourne             30  13   5  12  49  42   +7  44
  8 Coast Fallen Spirits      30  10  11   9  29  30   -1  41
  9 Portville United          30  10   9  11  39  41   -2  39
 10 FC of Moyne               30  10   9  11  19  23   -4  39
 11 Port Swell FC             30  10   8  12  36  48  -12  38
 12 Sunlander FC              30   8  12  10  33  33   +0  36
 13 AC Ispan                  30   6  13  11  21  24   -3  31
 14 AS Vaharia                30   7   8  15  29  37   -8  29
 15 Icurus Sea                30   8   5  17  26  49  -23  29     Relegated
 16 Naucratinals              30   2   5  23  18  63  -45  11     Relegated

Group One

P Team                        P   W   D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
 1 Morren Shaeras AC          36  22   8   6  55  25  +30  74     Champions
 2 Eyrantaesi AFC             36  18   8  10  43  31  +12  62
 3 Grand-Glacier              36  14  13   9  42  32  +10  55
 4 Coast Kings                36  14   9  13  34  31   +3  51
 5 Clube Vale                 36  12  12  12  33  32   +1  48
 6 Caledon City               36  11  11  14  31  38   -7  44
 7 Redpool FC                 36   9  15  12  34  40   -6  42
 8 Twenty Forest Rangers      36  10  10  16  20  34  -14  40
 9 Samariners                 36   9  11  16  36  46  -10  38
10 FK Orasul                  36   6  13  17  22  41  -19  31

Group Two

P Team                P   W   D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
 1 Enrn Caelora       36  22   9   5  53  15  +38  75     Champions
 2 Víkings            36  17   9  10  35  25  +10  60
 3 Sylve Aiqua        36  17   7  12  35  27   +8  58
 4 Druidisian         36  12  11  13  26  30   -4  47
 5 Aurora Bay         36  12  10  14  36  38   -2  46
 6 Highery Park       36  10  14  12  28  36   -8  44
 7 The Oracles        36  11   9  16  29  36   -7  42
 8 Aleksando          36  10  12  14  31  43  -12  42
 9 Selyne County      36   9  12  15  29  39  -10  39
10 Canondale          36   8  11  17  29  42  -13  35

Group Three

P Team                  P   W   D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
 1 Ayana Belanore       36  18  10   8  69  43  +26  64     Champions
 2 Montrion Bridge      36  16   8  12  45  32  +13  56
 3 Westport             36  16   8  12  37  28   +9  56
 4 Kalet                36  14  12  10  36  29   +7  54
 5 Atter                36  15   8  13  44  43   +1  53
 6 Torrests             36  16   5  15  36  43   -7  53
 7 Lordes               36  12   9  15  34  47  -13  45
 8 Hilshore             36  11  11  14  30  36   -6  44
 9 The Gality           36  11   6  19  38  51  -13  39
10 Pontiful             36   7  11  18  23  40  -17  32

Group Four

P Team                       P   W   D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
 1 Nyethsari FC              36  21  10   5  71  44  +27  73     Champions
 2 Grand Spirits             36  16  11   9  51  34  +17  59
 3 Fælles                    36  15  12   9  41  29  +12  57
 4 Ventineau                 36  14  10  12  37  37   +0  52
 5 Oceanograd                36  14   8  14  37  45   -8  50
 6 Eskry Swift               36  12  10  14  43  43   +0  46
 7 Woodlander's Guard        36  10  12  14  34  38   -4  42
 8 Totlu Island Greatia      36  11   7  18  41  49   -8  40
 9 Maunga                    36   9   9  18  28  45  -17  36
10 Poikimites                36   7  13  16  25  44  -19  34

Group Five

P Team               P   W   D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
 1 Isla Pinat        36  16  12   8  39  28  +11  60     Champions
 2 Mekharian FC      36  15  11  10  46  37   +9  56
 3 Oakston           36  15  10  11  37  35   +2  55
 4 Gaels             36  13  13  10  38  35   +3  52
 5 Arctical          36  14   9  13  44  38   +6  51
 6 Forta             36  11  16   9  36  35   +1  49
 7 Heathi            36  12  10  14  37  37   +0  46
 8 Kesla             36  10  11  15  35  46  -11  41
 9 Gelanet           36   9  13  14  29  35   -6  40
10 Easterial         36   9   7  20  29  44  -15  34

Group Six

P Team                   P   W   D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
 1 AFC Milran Serin      36  15  14   7  44  35   +9  59     Champions
 2 Damaciu               36  15  12   9  41  30  +11  57
 3 Tarahaiveower         36  14  12  10  41  38   +3  54
 4 Samcastle             36  14   9  13  46  42   +4  51
 5 Hamil Itera           36  12  12  12  38  40   -2  48
 6 AS Everling-Isle      36  12  10  14  35  36   -1  46
 7 Farranova             36  11  13  12  36  41   -5  46
 8 ðe Arthusian          36  10  14  12  39  40   -1  44
 9 Westerial             36   9  14  13  33  39   -6  41
10 Aldrid                36   7  12  17  27  39  -12  33

Group Seven

P Team                 P   W   D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
 1 FC Kilai            36  23   5   8  59  26  +33  74     Champions
 2 Silver AFC          36  19   8   9  51  33  +18  65
 3 Nova FC             36  17   7  12  36  29   +7  58
 4 Valen               36  15  10  11  39  28  +11  55
 5 Espor               36  14   9  13  33  39   -6  51
 6 Tivalton            36  12   8  16  42  40   +2  44
 7 Wood United         36  12   6  18  33  48  -15  42
 8 Inimas              36  10  10  16  25  37  -12  40
 9 CF Valley Town      36  11   5  20  29  48  -19  38
10 Três Riot           36   7  12  17  29  48  -19  33

Group Eight

P Team                 P   W   D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
 1 AC Honor            36  20  11   5  52  29  +23  71     Champions
 2 Malakaru            36  20   7   9  50  26  +24  67
 3 Arkan               36  15   9  12  42  40   +2  54
 4 Centriot            36  13  10  13  36  37   -1  49
 5 Iyen Nalore FC      36  13  10  13  41  43   -2  49
 6 Northwood FC        36  11  11  14  34  42   -8  44
 7 Poseidon SC         36  11   8  17  36  41   -5  41
 8 Ironmont            36   9  12  15  28  40  -12  39
 9 Serrannah           36  11   6  19  35  47  -12  39
10 Trinity             36   8  14  14  33  42   -9  38

Silver Cup
Holders ~ Hondo FC
Coverage starts at Quarterfinal Round due to broadcast restrictions

Quarterfinals
Hondo FC 4-1 Club ESF
Soldarian FC 5-3 FC Quel'Mathar
Char Sara FC 2-0 Arouw United
SC Rinaldi 4-2 Raynor City United

Semifinals
Hondo FC 1-1(1-1 AET)[ 3-1 PKs] Soldarian FC
Char Sara FC 1-0 SC Rinaldi

Final
@ The Battleground, Raynor City
Hondo FC 2-1 Char Sara FC

by **Valanora** » Fri Mar 04, 2016 4:14 pm

Season 20,065 Preview

It was a mostly quiet transfer window for Vanorian clubs as many of them seemed to be in a midst of admistration or managerial talks during the window. As such, the only international transfers were done by the upcoming Gladerial United, yes that Gladerial United who used to be the standard bearer for the Vanorian domestic scene before Raynor City United tapped into the potential of the capital. The rest you can say is history, yet can history be reversed with the once legendary club back in the top tier, can Mar Sara retain their title against an United side who will no doubt be chomping at the bit to take the title back to the capital? Will Soldarian's slide into mediocrity finally see Rios lose his position after decades at the helm? The season is teeming with possibilities and I for one can not wait to see what the next few months have in store for us and I am sure the international audience is looking forward to it just as much as we are.

Lineups are listed right to left where applicable

AC Asarnova
Kits: Home & Away
Manager: Sidhlaithion Augendonel
Stadium: Televinter Way (19,000)
Last Season: 13-10-7 (2nd in Star League)
Starting Eleven (4-4-2 ): Berthalil; Werereellyn, Nororina, Toralitheth, Nelyaeil; Rolonae, Rolovathar, Kevaethdar, Yrauval; Galonmin, Larenelenlhûn
Predicted Finish: 16th

Asarnova has earned their way back into the top flight after a few years stuck in the second tier, thanks in large part to their attacking flair. While not overtly attacking like United, Capri, or even Hondo, Asarnova's attack is more of a controlled substance that relies on quick one-two combinations while in possession. It is a beauty when it works but can be stifled, which happened far too many times the last time Asarnova was in the Premiership. They are hoping for that previous experience to be the deciding factor in staying afloat this season, though I don't see it myself.

AS Peravova
Kits: Home & Away
Manager: Galasfinon Shathanta
Stadium: Tensari (20,000)
Last Season: 11-9-10 (9th)
Starting Eleven (4-5-1): Talrina; Kevaésthar, Larlithdar, Lithdhen, Kevaanellyn; Yraunae, Lanthaltinu, Isilitaneil, Rhuieme, Laethanryl; Galonlinde
Predicted Finish: 11th

Surviving for a second straight season and not just surviving but moving up into the midtable as well, it seems Peravova is looking to stay in the topflight for as long as they can. However I wonder if their lack of funds will eventually catch up to them, as like all Vyintanese squads bar Ibini FC, they simply lack the capital and attractive local to bring in the good players. No foreign stars want to live in cities with less than twenty thousand inhabitants, not when Ibini is just a few miles down the road and affords much better lifestyle and chances for success and international play. So while I am hoping they and other Vyintanese team stick around for the long term, I expect them to be back in the Star League sooner rather than later.

Club Valanora
Kits: Home & Away
Manager: Polenmáran Tanendrin
Stadium: Tiradir (30,000)
Last Season: 13-6-11 (6th)
Starting Eleven (4-4-2): Taltauré; Aldalond, Elendhen, Hathalmyr, Lasseththar; Feldhrinthar, Nhatholse, Gatanar, Ondosumé; Haetauré, Galonren
Predicted Finish: 8th

It was a triumphant return to the Premiership for the Warriors as they rode a ten match unbeaten run in the middle of the season to sixth spot and just barely missing out on the UICA competitions. Now it is a matter of sustaining success and this season they get the privilege of a derby with Gladerial United being back in the topflight once more. The Warriors have eclipsed the legendary club as the best club in Gladerial, though you can expect that the fight for survival and the derby will be a fight for the hearts and minds of Gladerial, with the club loyalty the spoils of those outcomes.

Char Sara FC
Kits: Home & Away
Manager: Aeraderdolnar Mithtathiel
Stadium: The Tar Pit (39,000)
Last Season: 9-8-13 (12th)
Starting Eleven (3-3-1-3): Taltauré; Culiththir, Maltholdar, Lartandar; Hiatt, Manawian, Cripas; Neleththar; Yrauelon, Matanil, Matania
Predicted Finish: 9th

As has been the unfortunate case for The Inferno, one season of success and gains can not be followed up by another and they found themselves back towards the back of the pack. In fact you can even go so far as to say that the Inferno were fortunate that they were not in the Relegation-Promotion playoff, with a pair of late season wins sparring them such an endeavor. Like most Vanorian squads, they did not delve into the transfer market before the season and are looking up against it to be a contender, though safety in the league should be assured on skill alone.

Club ESF
Kits: Home & Away
Manager: Darantion Shayaar
Stadium: Donna Cathedral (60,000)
Last Season: 8-10-12 (13th)
Starting Eleven (4-3-1-2): Rololond; Telraiian, Nalllithe, Berthanthor, Runtandar; Ondotaur, Kiraiseer, Haeeme; Yraueme; Narethlal, Lanalvaar
Predicted Finish: 13th

Club ESF is one of the new comer clubs that have burst onto the scene and refused to go anywhere. After Mar Sara FC gifted them Donna Cathedral when Artani was built, the club's finances skyrocketed with the extra gate receipts and enabled their staying power and their lone EPL title that came back in 20,029. Using the oft utlized 4-3-1-2, the squad is great on the attack, witnessed by the occasional player getting called into the Vanorian NT. Two straight seasons stuck in thirteenth however has many questioning whether they have what it takes to stay in the Premiership any longer.

FC Capri
Kits: Home & Away
Manager: Daersirien Undolond
Stadium: Hatire Memorial (60,000)
Last Season: 15-4-11 (3rd)
Starting Eleven (4-3-1-2): Feltatheth; Celetaar, Toraethil, Talnae, Gwalinde; Torathaleth,

Harris, Haanial;

Gunsson;

Ferraz,

Montez
Predicted Finish: 7th

The northeastern reinforcements breathed some fresh air into the Typhoon and they were able to find their way into the top three of the table once more. Ferraz and Montez worked quite well as a strike pairing and they are bound to be putting in the goals by the bucket loads again this season, the question is can the defense do well enough to win. Capri has always had good offensive showings, it will be the backline that determines whether or not they can put a shout in for the title against the likes of Ibini, United, and the resurgent Mar Sara.

FC Longview
Kits: Home & Away
Manager: Aelolë Laealdal
Stadium: Angelotic Temple (,000)
Last Season: 6-12-12 (14th)
Starting Eleven (4-4-2): Aeraos; Runelenar, Aldalond, Coamenel, Aldadiir; Séregon, Nororon, Hanarrin, Dlarmiril; Kinarthor, Mithlynndar
Predicted Finish: 14th

The Foxes are one of the few big clubs in Valanora to actually play in a more defensive style, which has been both a weakness and a strength for them over the years. The side has one of the best stadiums in all of Valanora but located in an isolated edge of the Spine of Arrosia mountain chain does not make it an attractive locale. They survived last season by the skin of their teeth and it is likely to be another bout with the relegation fighters as the side was unable to procure any signings to strengthen the squad enough that their safety could be assured.

Gladerial United
Kits: Home & Away
Manager: Lathweldorien Naranar
Stadium: The White Fortress (70,000)
Last Season: 20-6-4 (Champions of Star League)
Starting Eleven (4-4-2): Isiliyaas; Elerrina, Elerdel, Taltauré, Nhavandal; Lassmireil, Gwarina, Tathtauré, Elerlithe; Yraueth, Talnae
Predicted Finish: 15th

The original titan club in Valanora, Gladerial has since seen itself fall into ruin while other clubs have arisen, United long ago stealing their most domestic titles record. It is no doubt grating for The Twilight to think that the best club in the empire was once their youth side, that they were the ones to cast down the giant club and take all that was theirs. Still, they are back in the Premiership and they still have some clout, being able to get two young Quebecois to sign on to the squad. However, I highly doubt that the side can survive this season or next, so that those youth players develop, and they will once more fall into the abyss of the lower tiers. I would love to be wrong however.

Hondo FC
Kits: Home & Away
Manager: Melimost Cromsumé
Stadium: Raynor Memorial (40,000)
Last Season: 14-5-11 (5th)
Starting Eleven (4-3-1-2): Vanlond;

Zavala, Gwavaul, Lardireil, Orloth; Dormasti, Celeelenthor, Teltaththor; Ealorina;

Mikkelstad,

Negri
Predicted Finish: 4th

The Owls managed to regain their league form last season and coasted into the fifth spot on the strength of their new Osarian strike Negri, who replaced the Pasargan Neci after a last minute transfer sent the striker back to Pasarga. Paired with the youthful Semarland striker, the two reignited the tradition of lethal strikers for the Owls, though Negri has hit her thirtieth birthday now. With Zavala also on the wrong side of thirty, this could the last season that this version of the squad has at winning a title in the league, as they did manage to win the Silver Cup last season.

Ibini FC
Kits: Home & Away
Manager: Vamariiel Falavir
Stadium: Metropolis (39,000)
Last Season: 13-9-8 (4th)
Starting Eleven (4-4-2): Galadirdren; Birsumé, Haeviel, Kinarthir, Celedilinellyn; Mithendion, Aldadhen, Elenval, Norovathar; Fresco, Mithlithelen
Predicted Finish: 3rd

It should come as no surprise now that the Islanders have not sought international transfers for another season, as they seem quite content for the moment to rely on domestic talent. However as the talent gap closes between them and the other contenders in the league, with each season their league position slipping, you have to wonder how long they can keep up to that policy. It may take missing out on a UICA berth for that to change, though with the talent still evidently there for Ibini, it is hard to imagine them finishing outside the top five, as a title challenge is far more likely so long as Fresco continues to lead their line.

Mar Sara FC
Kits: Home & Away
Manager: Taurnordómthon Undovir
Stadium: Artani (74,000)
Last Season: 15-8-7 (Champions)
Starting Eleven (4-3-1-2): Nororon; Shaalvail,Toraandal,

Vasco, Galaethlhûn; Aeralinde, Haerear,

Riko; Mathandal; Haevathar, Ealomiel
Predicted Finish: 2nd

Twenty-four years later and the Flames finally break through the stranglehold that Hondo, Ibini, and United held on the title, being the first team since themselves to be outside the top three to win the title. While the team as a collective whole performed to the task, the difference was the deadline deal Vasco that proved the difference between last season and so many other seasons where the Flames would come up short. The Audioslav shored up a backline that needed some teeth in it and now looks to lead the side in retaining that title. How can the Flames handle being the hunted instead of the hunters this season?

Raynor City United
Kits: Home & Away
Manager: Vanaina Talglinaelen
Stadium: The Battleground (78,000)
Last Season: 13-10-7 (2nd)
Starting Eleven (4-3-1-2): Celelothina;

Corbijn, Tinueme, Haelinde,

Perkins; Durosa,

Koarena, Lithvathar; Runlithdren;

Azarola,

Sáez
Predicted Finish: Champions

United remained relatively calm despite falling short of getting a single trophy last season, deciding to let the squad have another chance at success rather than looking to blow it up. Talglinaelen knew it was a risk to bring in as many new players to the club as she did last season and the number of draws showed how they were lacking a certain amount of chemistry. She is baking on the squad having found that cohesion after a season and offseason together to once more make a go at the title that United is so used to getting, while also keeping an eye on the Silver Cup which has often been taken for granted in the past by the Rockers.

Rolalas FC
Kits: Home & Away
Manager: Gliria Kilothtinu
Stadium: The West Wall (41,000)
Last Season: 9-9-12 (11th)
Starting Eleven (3-4-3 Diamond): Elersumé; Aldalond, Gathalthar, Faladel; Cularin; Undoelon, Lithtauré; Elerdel; Shamirmae, Dlartholryl, Taleme
Predicted Finish: 12th

Rolalas will be remembered in the records of Vanorian football as the team Jaime Kuu first managed before his eventual success with RCU, the Vanorian national team, and then the Starblaydi national team. Those days however are long past as are the Cup titles that Kuu brought the club. Playing third fiddle in the capital once more, behind Soldarian and United, Rolalas is playing a dangerous game, just managing to survive the way they do. However, that has served them well thus far and they have just enough talent to keep it going again.

SC Rinaldi
Kits: Home & Away
Manager: Fëanor Nénharma
Stadium: The Beachfront (43,000)
Last Season: 11-12-9 (8th)
Starting Eleven (4-4-2): Sáralondë; Amandil,

Sevilla, Tinúviel, Malethina; Noromiel, Eärfalas, Faelandalan; Rolosumé;

Claro,

Madera
Predicted Finish: 6th

Proving me and the other critics wrong, the Gunners not only survived but had continued to stay afloat and even proving a dangerous challenge for the top tier of the league. What they may lack for in skill they certainly make up for in will and a rather fine home atmosphere that sees them snatch victories from draws and draws from defeats. It is a good thing to keep this side up, with their spot in Vanorian history, as well as that lovely away kit that they do have.

Soldarian FC
Kits: Home & Away
Manager: Omani Rios
Stadium: Hellgate (54,000)
Last Season: 9-12-9 (10th)
Starting Eleven (4-3-1-2): Ondovir; Nellotheil,

Alejandro, Aeraglinaeth, Birrina;

Jernigan, Nardhrinonel, Lanethlhûn; Cromvathar;

Wither,

Marnet
Predicted Finish: 10th

The Soldars may be in trouble as they keep slipping further and further down the table despite the money that the board spends on the club to try and get skilled players. A failure to get into the top ten this season may just finally spell the doom for Rios as the board likely will not deal with stagnation and degradation of the club for much longer with the amount of capital being poured into it.

Wexax United
Kits: Home & Away
Manager: Bellvanton Lanyamyr
Stadium: Castle de Mot (49,000)
Last Season: 12-8-10 (7th)
Starting Eleven (4-3-1-2):

Heaton; Sharondalan, Narbrinsyr, Shatholryl, Wertanellyn; Talelon, Cuendthor, Aldatauré; Kevatathor;

Montpelier, Celealvalal
Predicted Finish: 5th

Falling short of making the ICCs for two seasons in a row, one might think that the Hammers are on their way back to the midtable yet with Montpelier coming into his own, you have to think that they still have a shout of a title run, though merely challenging for the second Champions' Cup a more likely scenario for the club.

by **Valanora** » Fri Mar 04, 2016 6:35 pm

Season 20,065
Part 1

Week 0

Globe Cup Second Prelim Round
(FLP)                    Wesden    2–4    Hondo FC                  (VAL)   1–2   1–2
Champions Cup Second Prelim Round
(VAL)        Raynor City United    4–1    International of Tyrellia (LGL)   1–0   3–1

Week 1
Premiership Matchday 1
Raynor City United 2-1 AC Asarnova
Mar Sara FC 0-0 Gladerial United
Ibini FC 0-0 Club Valanora
Wexax United 5-1 FC Longview
Rolalas FC 2-1 AS Peravova
SC Rinaldi 2-1 Club ESF
FC Capri 0-2 Hondo FC
Char Sara FC 5-3 Soldarian FC

Week 2

Globe Cup Playoff Round
(VAL)                  Hondo FC    2–2 a  DMLK                      (MTH)   2–1   0–1 
(EFL)              Royal Jam FC  a 1–1    Ibini FC                  (VAL)   0–0   1–1
Champions' Cup Playoff Round
(VAL)        Raynor City United    7–4    Kurtz Herritik            (MRT)   3–1   4–3

Week 3
Premiership Matchday 2
Gladerial United 1-3 Raynor City United
Club Valanora 2-1 AC Asarnova
FC Longview 1-1 Mar Sara FC
AS Peravova 2-3 Ibini FC
Club ESF 1-4 Wexax United
Hondo FC 2-0 Rolalas FC
Soldarian FC 2-1 SC Rinaldi
Char Sara FC 0-0 FC Capri

Premiership Matchday 3
Raynor City United 5-2 Club Valanora
Gladerial United 6-1 FC Longview
AC Asarnova 0-3 AS Peravova
Mar Sara FC 1-1 Club ESF
Ibini FC 1-1 Hondo FC
Wexax United 0-4 Soldarian FC
Rolalas FC 2-2 Char Sara FC
SC Rinaldi 3-3 FC Capri

Week 4

Premiership Matchday 4
FC Longview 2-1 Raynor City United
AS Peravova 3-1 Club Valanora
Club ESF 2-1 Gladerial United
Hondo FC 4-1 AC Asarnova
Soldarian FC 0-1 Mar Sara FC
Char Sara FC 0-3 Ibini FC
FC Capri 1-0 Wexax United
SC Rinaldi 1-0 Rolalas FC

Week 5
Premiership Matchday 5
Raynor City United 3-1 AS Peravova
FC Longview 2-2 Club ESF
Club Valanora 0-0 Hondo FC
Gladerial United 2-3 Soldarian FC
AC Asarnova 2-2 Char Sara FC
Mar Sara FC 5-2 FC Capri
Ibini FC 0-0 SC Rinaldi
Wexax United 1-0 Rolalas FC

Week 6
Premiership Matchday 6
Club ESF 5-3 Raynor City United
Hondo FC 2-1 AS Peravova
Soldarian FC 2-0 FC Longview
Char Sara FC 1-5 Club Valanora
FC Capri 0-0 Gladerial United
SC Rinaldi 2-0 AC Asarnova
Rolalas FC 4-4 Mar Sara FC
Wexax United 3-2 Ibini FC

Week 7
Premiship Matchday 7
Raynor City United 3-2 Hondo FC
Club ESF 1-3 Soldarian FC
AS Peravova 1-1 Char Sara FC
FC Longview 1-5 FC Capri
Club Valanora 2-3 SC Rinaldi
Gladerial United 0-1 Rolalas FC
AC Asarnova 1-1 Wexax United
Mar Sara FC 1-1 Ibini FC

Week 8

Premiership Matchday 8
Soldarian FC 1-1 Raynor City United
Char Sara FC 1-4 Hondo FC
FC Capri 4-0 Club ESF
SC Rinaldi 1-1 AS Peravova
Rolalas FC 0-1 FC Longview
Wexax United 1-0 Club Valanora
Ibini FC 3-2 Gladerial United
Mar Sara FC 0-1 AC Asarnova

Week 9
Premiership Matchday 9
Raynor City United 1-1 Char Sara FC
Soldarian FC 1-1 FC Capri
Hondo FC 2-0 SC Rinaldi
Club ESF 1-0 Rolalas FC
AS Peravova 1-1 Wexax United
FC Longview 1-2 Ibini FC
Club Valanora 3-5 Mar Sara FC
Gladerial United 2-1 AC Asarnova

After the first quarter of a season, we have a fairly tight race at the top of the table, with Soldarian surprising everyone with their hot start. Maybe with the fire underfoot it has causes Rios to send out his side with a sense of purpose this season, though with Wexax and United equal on points, the Soldars can easily see their second place standing quickly fall away from them. It is surprising to see United already having dropped ten points this early into the season, it seems they the side is still dealing with the chemistry problems that plagued them the previous season. Hondo's defense has been completely up to the challenge and the Owls are looking quite in formidable form after two season looking a bit adrift, as last seasons' champions currently are. It's been a troubled start for the Flames, finding more frustration and draws than you can shake a stick at in this first quarter of the season. Fortunately there is time enough for them and Capri to turn their poor starts around.

Ps Premiership           Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Hondo FC                9    6   2   1    19    7  +12    20
 2 Soldarian FC            9    5   2   2    19   12   +7    17
 3 Raynor City United      9    5   2   2    22   16   +6    17
 4 Wexax United            9    5   2   2    16   11   +5    17
 5 Ibini FC                9    4   4   1    15   10   +5    16
 6 SC Rinaldi              9    4   3   2    13   11   +2    15
 7 Mar Sara FC             9    3   5   1    18   13   +5    14
 8 FC Capri                9    3   4   2    16   12   +4    13
 9 Club ESF                9    3   2   4    14   20   −6    11
10 AS Peravova             9    2   3   4    14   14    0     9
11 Gladerial United        9    2   2   5    14   14    0     8
12 Club Valanora           9    2   2   5    15   19   −4     8
13 Rolalas FC              9    2   2   5     9   13   −4     8
14 Char Sara FC            9    1   5   3    13   21   −8     8
15 FC Longview             9    2   2   5    10   24  −14     8
16 AC Asarnova             9    1   2   6     8   18  −10     5

by **Valanora** » Wed Mar 09, 2016 3:30 pm

Season 20,065
Part 2

Week 10-16 ICC Results

Cygnus Cup First Round
(DAI)                     Limoeiro    2-5    Hondo FC                     (VAL)   0-3   2-2
Champions' Cup Group B
  Group B                        Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts   LLo  AvL  30C  MSa
1 Lisda Lokado Goji Salamji JSY    6    3   1   2    12    8   +4    10*   —   4–1  5–1  2–1
2 Avenida Leal              FFD    6    3   1   2     9   10   -1    10*  2–1   —   2–1  2–1
3 1830 Cathair FC           AUD    6    2   1   3     7    9   -2     7†  0–0  1–0   —   0–2
4 Mar Sara FC               VAL    6    2   1   3     9   10   -1     7†  3–0  2–2  0–4   — 
Champions' Cup Group C
  Group C                        Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts   RCU  Spg  MMe  MiM
1 Raynor City United        VAL    6    4   0   2    12    9   +3    12    —   3–2  2–1  3–0
2 Spartangrad               EUR    6    3   1   2     8    5   +3    10*  1–0   —   3–0  2–0
3 Marinos Metropolis        VLD    6    3   1   2     9    7   +2    10*  3–1  2–0   —   0–0
4 Mierton Manatees          TAE    6    0   2   4     3   11   -8     2   2–3  0–0  1–3   — 
Globe Cup Group J
  Group J                        Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts   Jan  Crb  Cpr  ITy
1 FC Jansberg               SEM    6    5   0   1    12    6   +6    15    —   2–1  3–1  3–2
2 Crisisbless               NPH    6    3   0   3     7    7    0     9   1–0   —   1–2  1–0
3 FC Capri                  VAL    6    2   2   2    10   11   -1     8   1–3  2–0   —   2–2
4 International of Tyrellia LGL    6    0   2   4     7   12   -5     2   0–1  1–3  2–2   —
Cygnus Cup Round of Sixteen
(APX)                    Exton F.C    0-2    Hondo FC                     (VAL)   0-0   0-2

Week 10
Premiership Matchday 10
FC Capri 4-0 Raynor City United
SC Rinaldi 1-1 Char Sara FC
Rolalas FC 2-0 Soldarian FC
Wexax United 3-2 Hondo FC
Ibini FC 4-0 Club ESF
Mar Sara FC 2-2 AS Peravova
AC Asarnova 1-1 FC Longview
Gladerial United 1-4 Club Valanora

Week 11
Premiership Matchday 11
Raynor City United 1-1 SC Rinaldi
FC Capri 2-1 Rolalas FC
Char Sara FC 1-1 Wexax United
Soldarian FC 3-4 Ibini FC
Hondo FC 8-3 Mar Sara FC
Club ESF 0-1 AC Asarnova
AS Peravova 2-1 Gladerial United
FC Longview 2-2 Club Valanora

Week 12
Premiership Matchday 12
Rolalas FC 2-1 Raynor City United
Wexax United 1-0 SC Rinaldi
Ibini FC 0-1 FC Capri
Mar Sara FC 2-1 Char Sara FC
AC Asarnova 0-0 Soldarian FC
Gladerial United 0-2 Hondo FC
Club Valanora 2-0 Club ESF
FC Longview 1-0 AS Peravova

Week 13
Premiership Matchday 13
Raynor City United 1-1 Wexax United
Rolalas FC 3-3 Ibini FC
SC Rinaldi 0-0 Mar Sara FC
FC Capri 1-3 AC Asarnova
Char Sara FC 1-3 Gladerial United
Soldarian FC 0-4 Club Valanora
Hondo FC 1-1 FC Longview
Club ESF 1-1 AS Peravova

Week 14
Premiership Matchday 14
Ibini FC 1-3 Raynor City United
Mar Sara FC 2-1 Wexax United
AC Asarnova 0-0 Rolalas FC
Gladerial United 1-1 SC Rinaldi
Club Valanora 3-0 FC Capri
FC Longview 1-1 Char Sara FC
AS Peravova 1-1 Soldarian FC
Club ESF 4-1 Hondo FC

Week 15

Week 16
Premiership Matchday 15
Raynor City United 2-1 Mar Sara FC
Ibini FC 0-2 AC Asarnova
Wexax United 2-2 Gladerial United
Rolalas FC 3-3 Club Valanora
SC Rinaldi 1-0 FC Longview
FC Capri 1-1 AS Peravova
Char Sara FC 0-2 Club ESF
Soldarian FC 0-2 Hondo FC

We're at the halfway point of the season and it's a surprise Hondo FC side who sits at the top, four points clear of the Hammers and not United. It may be a matter of fixture congestion for United, with the Champions' Cup group stage having taken place and their domestic form taking a hit as a result, though they still are in third despite the blip in form. However they did win their CC group and will be looking for a prolonged run in the knockout rounds, perhaps adding another trophy to their cabinet, though a run to the semifinals would also likely help calm the rumors that the league is losing group to their international competitors. Heaton has been a mammoth in net for the Hammers as they look quite good for their second place spot and I can't imagine a scenario where they will fall out of UICA spot contention the way this season is going for them.

However the biggest story of the first half has to be Char Sara FC, the Inferno were supposed to have taken a turn around and be back in UICA contention this season. Instead they only have a single victory to their name from the first half of the season, sitting at the bottom of the table propping up even Gladerial and Longview. Only managing to scrape several draws is how the squad has hope to salvage this season and not find themselves becoming the new Gladeial if the Twilight somehow manage to stick around. Right now it is likely they too will join the Inferno in the drop. The second half will resume after the winter break and that may just bring about a renewed sense of purpose for some of the clubs who have seen their preseason expectations shattered.

Ps Premiership           Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Hondo FC               15    9   3   3    35   18  +17    30
 2 Wexax United           15    7   5   3    25   19   +6    26
 3 Raynor City United     15    7   4   4    30   26   +4    25
 4 FC Capri               15    6   5   4    25   20   +5    23
 5 Ibini FC               15    6   5   4    27   22   +5    23
 6 Club Valanora          15    6   4   5    33   25   +8    22
 7 SC Rinaldi             15    5   7   3    17   15   +2    22
 8 Mar Sara FC            15    5   7   3    28   27   +1    22
 9 Soldarian FC           15    5   4   6    23   25   −2    19
10 Club ESF               15    5   3   7    21   29   −8    18
11 Rolalas FC             15    4   5   6    20   22   −2    17
12 AC Asarnova            15    4   5   6    15   20   −5    17
13 AS Peravova            15    3   7   5    21   21    0    16
14 FC Longview            15    3   6   6    16   30  −14    15
15 Gladerial United       15    3   4   8    22   26   −4    13
16 Char Sara FC           15    1   8   6    18   31  −13    11

by **Valanora** » Wed Mar 09, 2016 5:45 pm

Season 20,065
Part 3

Week 17-23 ICC Results

Cygnus Cup Quaterfinals
(BRE)                   North Hall    2-4    Hondo FC                     (VAL)   0-1   2-3
Champions' Cup Round of 16
(COM)    Sonoma Center Panthers    4–3    Raynor City United        (VAL)   1–1   3–2 
AOCL Group D
P Group D                 Pld   W  D  L   GF  GA  GD  Pts   BeM  MSF  CCu  MtK             
1 Blades ex Magneus         6   4  2  0   14   7  +7   14    —   1–0  4–3  5–1
2 Mar Sara FC               6   3  2  1    8   5  +3   11   0–0   —   1–0  2–1
3 Comunas Cougars           6   1  3  2   13  13   0    6   2–2  2–2   —   3–1
4 Montreal Koreana          6   0  1  5    8  18 -10    1   1–2  1–3  3–3   —
AOCL Quarterfinals
1830 Cathair (AUD) 1-1[3-4 AET] (1–0, 0-1) Mar Sara FC (VAL)

Week 17
Premiership Matchday 16
AC Asarnova 2-3 Raynor City United
Gladerial United 1-2 Mar Sara FC
Club Valanora 2-1 Ibini FC
FC Longview 0-1 Wexax United
AS Peravova 1-1 Rolalas FC
Club ESF 2-0 SC Rinaldi
Hondo FC 0-0 FC Capri
Soldarian FC 2-2 Char Sara FC

Premiership Matchday 17
Raynor City United 3-1 Gladerial United
AC Asarnova 2-1 Club Valanora
Mar Sara FC 9-0 FC Longview
Ibini FC 6-1 AS Peravova
Wexax United 1-1 Club ESF
Rolalas FC 2-2 Hondo FC
SC Rinaldi 0-1 Soldarian FC
FC Capri 1-1 Char Sara FC

Week 18
Premiership Matchday 18
Club Valanora 1-1 Raynor City United
FC Longview 1-2 Gladerial United
AS Peravova 3-2 AC Asarnova
Club ESF 1-2 Mar Sara FC
Hondo FC 0-5 Ibini FC
Soldarian FC 3-5 Wexax United
Char Sara FC 1-1 Rolalas FC
FC Capri 2-1 SC Rinaldi

Premiership Matchday 19
Raynor City United 2-0 FC Longview
Club Valanora 2-1 AS Peravova
Gladerial United 3-1 Club ESF
AC Asarnova 1-1 Hondo FC
Mar Sara FC 3-0 Soldarian FC
Ibini FC 2-2 Char Sara FC
Wexax United 6-0 FC Capri
Rolalas FC 1-0 SC Rinaldi

Week 19

Week 20
Premiership Matchday 20
AS Peravova 0-0 Raynor City United
Club ESF 4-2 FC Longview
Hondo FC 3-0 Club Valanora
Soldarian FC 2-0 Gladerial United
Char Sara FC 0-2 AC Asarnova
FC Capri 2-6 Mar Sara FC
SC Rinaldi 0-2 Ibini FC
Rolalas FC 1-0 Wexax United

Week 21
Premiership Matchday 21
Raynor City United 2-1 Club ESF
AS Peravova 1-1 Hondo FC
FC Longview 2-0 Soldarian FC
Club Valanora 2-5 Char Sara FC
Gladerial United 0-2 FC Capri
AC Asarnova 0-1 SC Rinaldi
Mar Sara FC 3-2 Rolalas FC
Ibini FC 2-2 Wexax United

Week 22
Silver Cup Round of Sixteen
Mariner Coast FC 0-2 Raynor City FC
Raynor City United 2-1 AC Valanari
FC Longview 1-2 FC Vernad
AC Asarnova 0-3 Soldarian FC
Club ESF 0-1 Mar Sara FC
Athletic Rolalas 3-0 FC San Diromia
Club Valanora 3-0 Turmondale FC
Samarga United 0-0(0-0 AET)[1-0 PKs] FC Vamas

Week 23
Premiership Matchday 22
Hondo FC 1-3 Raynor City United
Soldarian FC 1-0 Club ESF
Char Sara FC 3-2 AS Peravova
FC Capri 1-1 FC Longview
SC Rinaldi 1-0 Club Valanora
Rolalas FC 0-5 Gladerial United
Wexax United 2-2 AC Asarnova
Ibini FC 3-3 Mar Sara FC

Premiership Matchday 23
Raynor City United 1-4 Soldarian FC
Hondo FC 2-4 Char Sara FC
Club ESF 3-2 FC Capri
AS Peravova 0-1 SC Rinaldi
FC Longview 0-2 Rolalas FC
Club Valanora 0-2 Wexax United
Gladerial United 0-1 Ibini FC
AC Asarnova 1-0 Mar Sara FC

What was a promising season for the Owls has spiraled out of control, getting just a single victory in the eight matches since the end of the winter break. The only bright spot for the side through the last two months has been their win in the Cygnus Cup Quarterfinals, otherwise it has been quite the miserable seven weeks for the side. Contrast that with United and Mar Sara, who have launched themselves back into the top two, which United emphasized with an enthusiastic three to one win over the Owls in Hondo this week, giving the Navymen their gap at the top and pushing Hondo all the way down to fifth and in a very precarious spot when it comes to UICA qualification.

Down at the bottom of the table, the Inferno are slowly clawing their way forward, going unbeaten in the seven league matches, notching three wins and four additional draw under their belt to sneak their way into the "safety" of thirteenth. It is far too late for the Inferno to mount any serious challenge for the UICA spots, given the number of points and clubs between them and fifth, yet this form may just save them the embarrassment of dropping into the Star League or even the playoff. Which is where Gladerial currently reside after a trio of victories has help them keep pace with Peravova. While no one wants to see Peravova drop, it could be argued that it better they than Gladerial, who has suffered from mediocrity for decades now. Oh and those at the top better keep an eye over their shoulders as Ibini has come out of nowhere to once more be in contention.

Ps Premiership           Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Raynor City United     23   12   6   5    45   36   +9    42
 2 Mar Sara FC            23   11   8   4    56   37  +19    41
 3 Wexax United           23   11   8   4    44   28  +16    41
 4 Ibini FC               23   10   8   5    49   32  +17    38
 5 Hondo FC               23   10   7   6    45   34  +11    37
 6 Soldarian FC           23    9   5   9    36   38   −2    32
 7 FC Capri               23    8   8   7    35   38   −3    32
 8 SC Rinaldi             23    8   7   8    21   23   −2    31
 9 Club Valanora          23    8   5  10    41   41    0    29
10 Rolalas FC             23    7   8   8    30   34   −4    29
11 AC Asarnova            23    7   7   9    27   31   −4    28
12 Club ESF               23    8   4  11    34   42   −8    28
13 Char Sara FC           23    4  12   7    36   45   −9    24
14 Gladerial United       23    6   4  13    34   38   −4    22
15 AS Peravova            23    4  10   9    30   37   −7    22
16 FC Longview            23    4   7  12    22   51  −29    19

by **Valanora** » Wed Mar 09, 2016 6:16 pm

Season 20,065
Part 4

Week 24-29 ICC Results

Cygnus Cup Semifinals
(NPH)                  Crisisbless    6-1    Hondo FC                     (VAL)   5-0   1-1
AOCL Semifinals
Spatula City Utensils (NFX) 3-4 (2–1, 1-3) Mar Sara FC (VAL)

Week 24
Premiership Matchday 24
Char Sara FC 1-1 Raynor City United
FC Capri 1-0 Soldarian FC
SC Rinaldi 2-0 Hondo FC
Rolalas FC 1-1 Club ESF
Wexax United 5-1 AS Peravova
Ibini FC 0-4 FC Longview
Mar Sara FC 2-1 Club Valanora
AC Asarnova 2-1 Gladerial United

Premiership Matchday 25
Raynor City United 3-4 FC Capri
Char Sara FC 1-1 SC Rinaldi
Soldarian FC 1-4 Rolalas FC
Hondo FC 4-3 Wexax United
Club ESF 3-1 Ibini FC
AS Peravova 2-1 Mar Sara FC
FC Longview 1-0 AC Asarnova
Club Valanora 1-5 Gladerial United

Week 25
Silver Cup Quarterfinals
Raynor City FC 0-0(1-1 AET)[3-4 PKs] Raynor City United
FC Vernad 0-2 Soldarian FC
Mar Sara FC 0-0(1-0 AET) Athletic Rolalas
Club Valanora 1-1(1-1 AET)[1-2 PKs] Samarga United

Week 26
Premiership Matchday 26
SC Rinaldi 1-0 Raynor City United
Rolalas FC 4-4 FC Capri
Wexax United 1-0 Char Sara FC
Ibini FC 2-0 Soldarian FC
Mar Sara FC 0-2 Hondo FC
AC Asarnova 2-0 Club ESF
Gladerial United 3-0 AS Peravova
Club Valanora 1-0 FC Longview

Week 27
Premiership Matchday 27
Raynor City United 1-0 Rolalas FC
SC Rinaldi 2-1 Wexax United
FC Capri 4-2 Ibini FC
Char Sara FC 2-1 Mar Sara FC
Soldarian FC 2-0 AC Asarnova
Hondo FC 2-1 Gladerial United
Club ESF 1-1 Club Valanora
AS Peravova 1-1 FC Longview

Premiership Matchday 28
Wexax United 1-3 Raynor City United
Ibini FC 2-1 Rolalas FC
Mar Sara FC 2-2 SC Rinaldi
AC Asarnova 1-2 FC Capri
Gladerial United 1-1 Char Sara FC
Club Valanora 2-1 Soldarian FC
FC Longview 4-2 Hondo FC
AS Peravova 4-1 Club ESF

Week 28
Silver Cup Semifinals
Raynor City United 2-0 Soldarian FC
Mar Sara FC 3-2 Samarga United

Week 29
Premiership Matchday 29
Raynor City United 2-0 Ibini FC
Wexax United 0-3 Mar Sara FC
Rolalas FC 1-0 AC Asarnova
SC Rinaldi 2-2 Gladerial United
FC Capri 1-1 Club Valanora
Char Sara FC 8-0 FC Longview
Soldarian FC 2-0 AS Peravova
Hondo FC 0-0 Club ESF

Well it was a valiant effort by the rest of the competition, yet it seems that even a small blip in form at the start of the end stretch, United was not going to be denied their title. Ibini had a chance to make things interesting on the final day if they could have held United in the last match, yet that was always a tall order to fulfill when you are playing in the Battleground and the Navymen had a chance to clinch their title. To sweeten the pot even more for United is the chance to do the domestic double after missing out on a trophy last season, which no doubt will just tickle their fans and give them another reason to be absolutely smug and arrogant when it comes to their clubs domination of the domestic scene.

It's not all doom and gloom though, as the Flames have two Finals awaiting them, first will be the Silver Cup where they will look to deny United that chance at the double. It would be a small measure of success and certain amount of satisfaction for the side, yet the bigger prize instead will be be in the following week when the side takes part in the AOCL Final. There they will have a chance to be the first side besides United to win it for Valanora while also denying the Mertians a fourth straight title in the competition if they can defeat the defending champions in Fligsive FC. However the final matchday of the league may prove the more pivotal, as they will face competition from the Hammers, Howls, and Typhoon to the second spot and the other spot in the Champions' Cup. Their foe ironically is United but the fixture will be in Artani, can they secure the win and second spot in their home before facing the same side a few days later in the Silver Cup Final?

The battle at the bottom is also fascinating with three sides all possible of going down, while the Inferno could still find themselves in the Relegation Playoff. At this time though you have to think that the Inferno are quite safe from being dragged into that fixture, with their three point gap, however if the Twilight do win and the Inferno lose, Gladerial does hold the tiebreaker in goal differential. Peravova and Longview will both be looking for wins and for Gladerial to drop points, or else both fan favorite clubs shall be missing at least a season in the topflight.

Ps Premiership           Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Raynor City United     29   15   7   7    55   43  +12    52
 2 Mar Sara FC            29   13   9   7    65   46  +19    48
 3 Wexax United           29   13   8   8    55   41  +14    47
 4 Hondo FC               29   13   8   8    55   44  +11    47
 5 FC Capri               29   12  10   7    51   49   +2    46
 6 Ibini FC               29   12   8   9    56   46  +10    44
 7 SC Rinaldi             29   11  10   8    31   29   +2    43
 8 Soldarian FC           29   11   5  13    42   47   −5    38
 9 Rolalas FC             29    9  10  10    41   43   −2    37
10 Club Valanora          29   10   7  12    48   51   −3    37
11 AC Asarnova            29    9   7  13    32   38   −6    34
12 Club ESF               29    9   7  13    40   51  −11    34
13 Char Sara FC           29    6  15   8    49   50   −1    33
14 Gladerial United       29    8   6  15    47   46   +1    30
15 AS Peravova            29    6  11  12    38   50  −12    29
16 FC Longview            29    7   8  14    32   63  −31    29

by **Valanora** » Wed Mar 09, 2016 7:27 pm

Season 20,065
Final And Review

Week 30
Premiership Matchday 30
Mar Sara FC 1-9 Raynor City United
AC Asarnova 0-3 Ibini FC
Gladerial United 2-1 Wexax United
Club Valanora 3-1 Rolalas FC
FC Longview 0-1 SC Rinaldi
AS Peravova 8-0 FC Capri
Club ESF 1-4 Char Sara FC
Hondo FC 4-0 Soldarian FC

Week 31
Silver Cup Final
@ Hatire Memorial, Capri
Raynor City United 0-0(0-0 AET)[3-4 PKs] Mar Sara FC

AOCL Final
@ Cascadia Bank Stadium, Cascadia, 95X
Fligsive FC (MRT) 1–1(1–1 AET)[3–1 PKs] Mar Sara FC (VAL)

In what some will call a foolhardy risk, the Flames sent out a youth side against United in the final matchday of the season, which were predictably demolished by United, conceding second place and the CC spot to an Owls side that found their form at the eleventh hour. However the Flames would get the last laugh as they turned the tabled on United in Capri, taking the league champions to penalties and then beating them from the spot kicks. That luck though would not come with them to Cascadia, as instead of being the underdog to win on penalties, Fligsive proved the better from the spotkicks and made it four titles on the trot in the AOCL for the Mertians and back to back years that a Vanorian side has been denied in the Final.

The Islanders won their final match to secure their spot in next seasons Globe Cup, though I doubt they are happy about entering as the lowest ranked side for the Vanorian contingent, having to navigate the early rounds in hopes of making the group stage. The Hammers lost to the Twilight, which meant that Mar Sara got to only fall down to third, though that had huge implications for Gladerial as they stayed in the playoff spot. Hartdale fought them tooth and nail in the Playoff, but the Twilight managed to secure both legs and sustain their reign in the top flight for the time being. That means of course the high powered offense of Peravova is gone as is the majestic Angelotic Temple of Longview, for the time being. Replacing them shall be a fan favorite in Juavi FC as well as another Vyintanese side in Samarga who are well versed in the challenges that the Premiership holds for sides such a theirs.

The ICC will continue to be a battle yet with United going straight into the group stage of the Champions Cup (so long as current format holds), it seems more likely that we can see more success in the the competitions next season. While the Hammers may lack the depth of the other four squads, I do fancy their starting eleven against many, so long as Heaton does not fall off a cliff between this season and next. United may even be in for the AOCL title or CC title should they continue to find a solid chemistry as they did in the latter portions of this season. There is no denying their line up is quite formidable and even their second unit is fairly strong, capable of withstanding the dangers of long runs in multiple competitions. Ibini and Hondo should also fare well, given their history in these competitions in the past.

Final Tables

Premiership

Pos   Team                     P   W   D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
  1 Raynor City United      30  16   7   7  64  44  +20  55     Champions
  2 Hondo FC                30  14   8   8  59  44  +15  50     CC
  3 Mar Sara FC             30  13   9   8  66  55  +11  48     GC
  4 Wexax United            30  13   8   9  56  43  +13  47     GC
  5 Ibini FC                30  13   8   9  59  46  +13  47     GC
  6 SC Rinaldi              30  12  10   8  32  29   +3  46
  7 FC Capri                30  12  10   8  51  57   -6  46
  8 Club Valanora           30  11   7  12  51  52   -1  40
  9 Soldarian FC            30  11   5  14  42  51   -9  38
 10 Rolalas FC              30   9  10  11  42  46   -4  37
 11 Char Sara FC            30   7  15   8  53  51   +2  36
 12 AC Asarnova             30   9   7  14  32  41   -9  34
 13 Club ESF                30   9   7  14  41  55  -14  34
 14 Gladerial United        30   9   6  15  49  47   +2  33     RPPO
 15 AS Peravova             30   7  11  12  46  50   -4  32     Relegated
 16 FC Longview             30   7   8  15  32  64  -32  29     Relegated

Star League

Playoff: Gladerial United 5-2(3-1) AC Hartdale

Pos Team                    P   W   D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
  1 Juavi FC               30  16   5   9  52  33  +19  53     Champions
  2 Samarga United         30  15   8   7  34  18  +16  53     Promoted
  3 AC Hartdale            30  12  11   7  23  22   +1  47     PPO
  4 FC Wexax               30  13   6  11  34  30   +4  45
  5 Kareen FC              30  13   6  11  41  38   +3  45
  6 AC Valanari            30  12   8  10  42  44   -2  44
  7 FC Therathor           30  12   7  11  30  26   +4  43
  8 Cartmot Pride          30  13   3  14  39  33   +6  42
  9 Straightdale FC        30  11   9  10  33  31   +2  42
 10 Turmondale United      30   9  14   7  23  19   +4  41
 11 Ursona FC              30   9   9  12  44  49   -5  36
 12 Raynor City FC         30   8  12  10  32  41   -9  36
 13 Manavawi Athletic      30   8   9  13  21  28   -7  33
 14 FC Espalya             30   7  11  12  27  33   -6  32     RPPO
 15 Quel'Thalas FC         30   8   8  14  26  37  -11  32     Relegated
 16 AC Zul'Atun            30   7   8  15  29  48  -19  29     Relegated

League One

Playoff: FC Espalya 6-1(5-1) Travesian AS

Pos Team                 P   W   D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
  1 AC Stormguard       30  17   4   9  60  38  +22  55     Champions
  2 Turmondale FC       30  14   9   7  42  33   +9  51     Promoted
  3 Travesian AS        30  15   5  10  40  37   +3  50     PPO
  4 Everlin FC          30  13   9   8  45  31  +14  48
  5 SC Ianisle          30  14   6  10  46  42   +4  48
  6 Valanari FC         30  13   7  10  33  26   +7  46
  7 FC Quel'Mathar      30  13   7  10  46  45   +1  46
  8 FC Travesian        30  12   8  10  41  34   +7  44
  9 Baysleef FC         30  11   9  10  38  31   +7  42
 10 AS Sharala          30  10  12   8  33  29   +4  42
 11 AS Everlin          30  11   6  13  49  60  -11  39
 12 RC Mercanthum       30  10   7  13  21  25   -4  37
 13 FC Aulian           30   9   6  15  35  50  -15  33
 14 AS Zul'Daratar      30   7  11  12  30  35   -5  32     RPPO
 15 FC San Diromia      30   6   6  18  38  59  -21  24     Relegated
 16 AS Soldar           30   4  10  16  25  47  -22  22     Relegated

League Two

Playoff: AS Zul'Daratar 2-4(1-3) AC Tasmuarand

Pos Team                   P   W   D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
  1 AS Juavi              30  16   6   8  58  48  +10  54     Champions
  2 Ibininers             30  15   5  10  64  37  +27  50     Promoted
  3 AC Tasmuarand         30  14   8   8  55  40  +15  50     PPO
  4 FC Vernad             30  13  10   7  31  22   +9  49
  5 Sharala AC            30  13   8   9  47  41   +6  47
  6 FC Vamas              30  13   7  10  31  29   +2  46
  7 Quel'Tir United       30  13   5  12  50  55   -5  44
  8 FC Monaven            30  10  10  10  40  32   +8  40
  9 Vaharia FC            30  11   7  12  39  37   +2  40
 10 Mar Sara AC           30  11   7  12  42  48   -6  40
 11 FC Rosenthal          30  11   6  13  38  51  -13  39
 12 RC Elunita            30   8  12  10  40  47   -7  36
 13 Athletic Rolalas      30  10   4  16  51  56   -5  34
 14 Arouw United          30   8   9  13  42  55  -13  33     RPPO
 15 Oras                  30   8   8  14  39  55  -16  32     Relegated
 16 Inter Gladerial       30   5  10  15  39  53  -14  25     Relegated

Conference Premier North

PPO: AS Solqual 2-3(1-3) Zul'Daratar FC
RPO: Arouw United 2-5(2-2) Zul'Dartar FC

Pos Team                   P   W   D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
  1 Ventus                46  25  10  11  61  37  +24  85     Champions
  2 Zul'Daratar FC        46  23  10  13  75  52  +23  79     PPO
  3 Oliviena United       46  21  14  11  44  26  +18  77
  4 Yalbarrin FC          46  21  12  13  78  48  +30  75
  5 Aras United           46  21  12  13  68  49  +19  75
  6 SC Longview           46  20  13  13  84  62  +22  73
  7 Yolan FC              46  18  15  13  58  59   -1  69
  8 Arouw FC              46  18  14  14  73  54  +19  68
  9 West Crown FC         46  19  11  16  41  38   +3  68
 10 Portaki               46  17  16  13  57  51   +6  67
 11 Aarl of Marjel        46  13  22  11  38  32   +6  61
 12 AS Zul'Atun           46  16  13  17  57  67  -10  61
 13 Ironwind United       46  16  11  19  38  40   -2  59
 14 Moria                 46  15  12  19  33  39   -6  57
 15 Club Zul'Atun         46  14  15  17  36  44   -8  57
 16 AS Aras               46  15  11  20  60  66   -6  56
 17 Turbani FC            46  14  13  19  58  78  -20  55
 18 SC Malu               46  13  15  18  68  82  -14  54
 19 Cier Boys FC          46  13  15  18  52  71  -19  54
 20 Northern FC           46  12  16  18  30  39   -9  52
 21 North Hotspurs        46  11  16  19  51  63  -12  49
 22 Monaven United        46  11  15  20  26  40  -14  48     Relegated
 23 Loyetea Athletic      46  11  14  21  35  65  -30  47     Relegated
 24 Coral FC              46  10  15  21  26  45  -19  45     Relegated

Conference Premier South

Pos Team                     P   W   D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
  1 Char Sara United        46  24  12  10  61  38  +23  84     Champions
  2 AS Solqual              46  25   7  14  83  53  +30  82     PPO
  3 Audio Bull Synergy      46  24  10  12  53  31  +22  82
  4 Bree FC                 46  20  15  11  47  30  +17  75
  5 Suax United             46  23   5  18  68  60   +8  74
  6 FC Silvershire          46  20  11  15  59  56   +3  71
  7 RC Rikana               46  22   4  20  82  57  +25  70
  8 Erran FC                46  21   7  18  50  43   +7  70
  9 AC Cartmot              46  19  12  15  43  37   +6  69
 10 RC Durmosa              46  18  13  15  67  55  +12  67
 11 SC Quintal              46  17  16  13  60  60   +0  67
 12 Purple Nova Ytt         46  20   6  20  69  63   +6  66
 13 Zanabia City            46  16  18  12  51  51   +0  66
 14 Erran United            46  17  13  16  68  70   -2  64
 15 AC Rosenthal            46  18   8  20  75  77   -2  62
 16 Turbani City            46  16  14  16  35  45  -10  62
 17 Quel'Thalas United      46  15  13  18  77  73   +4  58
 18 AC Raynor City          46  13  18  15  39  37   +2  57
 19 FC Ispan                46  15  11  20  57  71  -14  56
 20 RC Ispan                46  13  10  23  56  72  -16  49
 21 AC Rinaldi              46  13   8  25  47  70  -23  47
 22 Milway                  46  12  11  23  42  69  -27  47     Relegated
 23 Itamiliard              46  11  10  25  33  67  -34  43     Relegated
 24 Impérial                46  10   8  28  33  70  -37  38     Relegated

Viella Conference

PPO: Reitori 3-1(1-1) AS Char Sara| FC of Moyne 4-1(0-1) AS Capri

Pos Team                      P   W   D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
  1 The Elven Tide           30  18   4   8  52  33  +19  58     Champions
  2 Reitori                  30  16   7   7  44  21  +23  55     PPO
  3 E'ho Entheas             30  17   4   9  43  29  +14  55
  4 Spears of the South      30  15   9   6  36  24  +12  54
  5 FC Mylranhil             30  14   7   9  39  32   +7  49
  6 Crown Royal FC           30  13   9   8  52  36  +16  48
  7 Enrn Caelora             30  12   6  12  30  28   +2  42
  8 Morren Shaeras AC        30  10  10  10  35  33   +2  40
  9 Southern Citadel         30   9  13   8  29  31   -2  40
 10 Ume Tirione              30  11   7  12  35  45  -10  40
 11 Sentinels                30  10   6  14  38  46   -8  36
 12 Frost Sea FC             30   9   8  13  34  41   -7  35
 13 ASC Karan Dorei          30   8   7  15  20  32  -12  31
 14 Triors                   30   5  13  12  21  31  -10  28
 15 Imfe Allanar             30   7   5  18  27  47  -20  26     Relegated
 16 Yllverius                30   4   9  17  23  49  -26  21     Relegated

Hatire Conference

Pos Team                           P   W  D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
  1 AC Therathor                  30  16  8   6  51  32  +19  56     Champions
  2 AS Capri                      30  15 10   5  53  30  +23  55     PPO
  3 Dragons Bridge                30  16  7   7  41  25  +16  55
  4 Cyrnlin                       30  15  6   9  44  28  +16  51
  5 Southwind Hearts United       30  14  8   8  38  28  +10  50
  6 AC Goldsan                    30  13  8   9  44  40   +4  47
  7 Ayana Belanore                30  11  8  11  49  40   +9  41
  8 Caethserin United             30  10 10  10  30  31   -1  40
  9 Priestesses of the South      30  11  5  14  29  42  -13  38
 10 RC Jumangas                   30   8 10  12  35  37   -2  34
 11 Everfree Riders FC            30   9  7  14  32  47  -15  34
 12 Fylonas                       30  10  4  16  24  39  -15  34
 13 Nyethsari FC                  30   8  8  14  40  48   -8  32
 14 South Warriors                30   8  7  15  32  39   -7  31
 15 O'n Belanore                  30   7  9  14  30  46  -16  30     Relegated
 16 Astraður                      30   7  9  14  38  58  -20  30     Relegated

Raynor Conference

Pos Team                        P   W   D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
  1 RC Vahama                  30  21   4   5  52  17  +35  67     Champions
  2 AS Char Sara               30  16   5   9  33  18  +15  53     PPO
  3 Mariner Coast FC           30  13  13   4  32  16  +16  52
  4 Aletail Forest             30  14   9   7  36  26  +10  51
  5 Whitecaps                  30  14   6  10  37  31   +6  48
  6 Eastfields FC              30  13   7  10  23  28   -5  46
  7 AFC Milran Serin           30  12   8  10  27  24   +3  44
  8 Barberton Town             30  10  12   8  26  20   +6  42
  9 Isla Pinat                 30  11   7  12  28  38  -10  40
 10 FC Melikkiaz               30   9  11  10  27  32   -5  38
 11 Arrosia Wild               30   9   8  13  24  27   -3  35
 12 North Islands FC           30   7  11  12  28  33   -5  32
 13 Sheringa FC                30   6  12  12  15  24   -9  30
 14 White Lions                30   7   9  14  23  36  -13  30
 15 Nythe Aiqua                30   7   9  14  24  37  -13  30     Relegated
 16 Beechwood of Enyenora      30   1   9  20  14  42  -28  12     Relegated

Elune Conference

Pos Team                       P   W  D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
  1 Kirria United             30  15 10   5  46  33  +13  55     Champions
  2 FC of Moyne               30  14  9   7  37  21  +16  51     PPO
  3 RC Liogan                 30  13  9   8  46  31  +15  48
  4 Mar Sara United           30  13  8   9  64  48  +16  47
  5 Abbotsham Wanderers       30  13  7  10  39  35   +4  46
  6 FC Cranbourne             30  12  8  10  50  43   +7  44
  7 Port Swell FC             30  12  7  11  50  45   +5  43
  8 Coast Fallen Spirits      30  12  7  11  33  37   -4  43
  9 AC Honor                  30  12  5  13  39  42   -3  41
 10 Valleyview FC             30  11  8  11  36  40   -4  41
 11 PSV Storm                 30  12  5  13  32  41   -9  41
 12 AS Vaharia                30   9 10  11  27  32   -5  37
 13 FC Kilai                  30   8 10  12  33  44  -11  34
 14 Portville United          30   8  7  15  28  39  -11  31
 15 AC Ispan                  30   7  7  16  20  34  -14  28     Relegated
 16 Sunlander FC              30   6  9  15  23  38  -15  27     Relegated

Group One

Ps Team                        P   W   D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
 1 Onsesera                   36  21   8   7  42  17  +25  71     Champions
 2 Eyrantaesi AFC             36  21   7   8  61  35  +26  70
 3 Samariners                 36  12  16   8  48  30  +18  52
 4 Caledon City               36  13   9  14  32  36   -4  48
 5 Coast Kings                36  11  12  13  33  50  -17  45
 6 FK Orasul                  36  13   5  18  28  42  -14  44
 7 Clube Vale                 36  10  13  13  30  35   -5  43
 8 Twenty Forest Rangers      36  11   8  17  34  48  -14  41
 9 Grand-Glacier              36   9  13  14  40  45   -5  40
10 Redpool FC                 36  10   7  19  31  41  -10  37

Group Two

Ps Team                P   W   D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
 1 Irran Tirione      36  18  12   6  60  37  +23  66     Champions
 2 Druidisian         36  15  11  10  48  44   +4  56
 3 Sylve Aiqua        36  14  11  11  35  29   +6  53
 4 Aleksando          36  12  13  11  31  33   -2  49
 5 Selyne County      36  13   8  15  44  45   -1  47
 6 Highery Park       36  11  13  12  32  36   -4  46
 7 Canondale          36  10  13  13  45  47   -2  43
 8 Víkings            36  11   9  16  35  41   -6  42
 9 Aurora Bay         36  10  12  14  38  44   -6  42
10 The Oracles        36   8  14  14  28  40  -12  38

Group Three

Ps Team                  P   W   D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
 1 East Rovers          36  20  10   6  45  26  +19  70     Champions
 2 The Gality           36  16  11   9  50  37  +13  59
 3 Hilshore             36  14  13   9  45  37   +8  55
 4 Atter                36  16   6  14  47  46   +1  54
 5 Westport             36  14  10  12  42  38   +4  52
 6 Montrion Bridge      36  11  13  12  44  40   +4  46
 7 Lordes               36  10  12  14  35  36   -1  42
 8 Kalet                36  12   6  18  44  57  -13  42
 9 Pontiful             36  10  11  15  37  45   -8  41
10 Torrests             36   4  14  18  31  58  -27  26

Group Four

Ps Team                       P   W   D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
 1 Nesa Taesi                36  26   8   2  60  18  +42  86     Champions
 2 Oceanograd                36  16  11   9  42  28  +14  59
 3 Maunga                    36  13  10  13  47  41   +6  49
 4 Poikimites                36  12  12  12  28  30   -2  48
 5 Woodlander's Guard        36  11  11  14  28  29   -1  44
 6 Ventineau                 36  12   7  17  39  50  -11  43
 7 Fælles                    36  10  12  14  22  31   -9  42
 8 Totlu Island Greatia      36  11   9  16  31  49  -18  42
 9 Eskry Swift               36  11   7  18  30  45  -15  40
10 Grand Spirits             36   9  11  16  33  39   -6  38

Group Five

Ps Team               P   W   D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
 1 Heathi            36  16  11   9  47  32  +15  59     Champions
 2 Reavers           36  15  13   8  37  27  +10  58
 3 Mekharian FC      36  15  10  11  34  32   +2  55
 4 Gaels             36  12  17   7  31  26   +5  53
 5 Kesla             36  13  10  13  34  29   +5  49
 6 Forta             36  10  18   8  32  28   +4  48
 7 Oakston           36  13   8  15  34  40   -6  47
 8 Arctical          36  11   9  16  26  32   -6  42
 9 Gelanet           36   8  11  17  31  47  -16  35
10 Easterial         36   6  15  15  27  40  -13  33

Group Six

Ps Team                   P   W   D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
 1 Tarahaiveower         36  16  12   8  30  24   +6  60     Champions
 2 Farranova             36  18   4  14  39  30   +9  58
 3 Damaciu               36  17   5  14  40  31   +9  56
 4 ðe Arthusian          36  16   6  14  36  28   +8  54
 5 Samcastle             36  14   9  13  31  32   -1  51
 6 Westerial             36  13   8  15  40  41   -1  47
 7 Aldrid                36  12  10  14  34  37   -3  46
 8 Raal Ancalen          36  13   6  17  28  41  -13  45
 9 AS Everling-Isle      36  11  11  14  32  36   -4  44
10 Hamil Itera           36   9  11  16  29  39  -10  38

Group Seven

Ps Team                 P   W   D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
 1 Icurus Sea          36  22   5   9  75  38  +37  71     Champions
 2 Wood United         36  18   9   9  50  37  +13  63
 3 Inimas              36  15   9  12  51  48   +3  54
 4 Nova FC             36  14  10  12  45  39   +6  52
 5 Espor               36  12  12  12  29  36   -7  48
 6 Valen               36  13   9  14  35  43   -8  48
 7 Tivalton            36  13   8  15  35  40   -5  47
 8 Três Riot           36  11  12  13  31  34   -3  45
 9 CF Valley Town      36   9  10  17  33  48  -15  37
10 Silver AFC          36   8   6  22  28  49  -21  30

Group Eight

Ps Team                 P   W   D   L For  Ag +/- Pts
 1 Ironmont            36  18   6  12  40  33  +7  60     Champions
 2 Trinity             36  16   9  11  40  38  +2  57
 3 Serrannah           36  15  10  11  36  30  +6  55
 4 Malakaru            36  16   7  13  35  37  -2  55
 5 Centriot            36  14   8  14  40  36  +4  50
 6 Arkan               36  12  12  12  38  39  -1  48
 7 Iyen Nalore FC      36  13   9  14  29  36  -7  48
 8 Naucratinals        36  14   5  17  38  34  +4  47
 9 Poseidon SC         36  11  10  15  32  38  -6  43
10 Northwood FC        36  11   4  21  34  41  -7  37

by **Valanora** » Tue May 10, 2016 6:11 pm

Season 20,066 Preview

While not an overly active window when compared to some other domestic leagues, this window saw a flurry of moves by those at the top of the league and for the Premiership in general. United did what it usually does in securing talented, young players who look ready to contribute now and help them in their quest to be the very best that Vanorian football has to offer. With Arango and Moralzia already stalwarts on their nation's respective national teams, they fit this mold very well with both in their early twenties. It just furthers the old joke that the Rockers could field a B team in the Premiership and that side would be among the favorites to make the UICA spots or even challenge for the title.

I think the more interesting development was the trio of players that Hondo managed to bring to their club, as they add a veteran strike, a professional midfielder, and a youthful Valldares national team attacking midfielder themselves. These three players ought to be exactly what the Owls need to once against challenge RCU and Mar Sara for the title, as they had began to drift back towards the rest of the good but ultimately not great sides that they league has. Ibini was not about to become that club either as for the first time in nearly forty years, their side will have foreigners in it, the last being Vephrese youth products so many years ago. The pair of Anaians look to steady a midfield that had not been able to feed Fresco, with the world class striker in desperate need of service to be able to make his impact in the game.

The Hammers and Soldars both made a solitary move and it will be interesting to see how those play out, given both are on the rather young side and might not be pulled into the first team this season. Granted Sierra has a far better chance to do so with the Hammers than Keled does with the Soldars, but they both seem like moves with the next season or two in mind rather than the upcoming one. The Hammers will need the depth and help though, with Heaton closing in on his fortieth and the window closing in on him to make the CC with the squad or even get Wexax first topflight title. Though with how the top three squads in the league have improved themselves, it will definitely be hard to see how anyone outside of Hondo, Ibini, RCU, or Mar Sara will lift the title. Yet surprises have happened, one merely needs to look at two of SC Rinaldi's Premiership titles to see that even the EPL will spring a surprise or two on those who least expect it.

Players In
ST Diana Cooper (F), age 30 Nephara -> Hondo FC
AMC Angelo Farías, age 22 Valladares -> Hondo FC
MRC Isaac Holt, age 26 Eura -> Hondo FC
AMC Marc Lindstrom, age 22 Semarland -> Ibini FC
MC Tiffany Elam (F), age 22 Cosumar -> Ibini FC
ST Petheô Keled, age 18 Pasarga -> Soldarian FC
CB Perla Sierra, age 22 Osarius -> Wexax United
AMC Cristian Arango, age 22 Valladares -> Raynor City United
CB Oani Moralziia, age 25 Turori -> Raynor City United

Lineups are listed right to left where applicable

AC Asarnova
Kits: Home & Away
Manager: Sidhlaithion Augendonel
Stadium: Televinter Way (19,000)
Last Season: 9-7-14 (12th)
Starting Eleven (4-4-2 ): Berthalil; Werereellyn, Nororina, Toralitheth, Nelyaeil; Rolonae, Rolovathar, Kevaethdar, Yrauval; Galonmin, Larenelenlhûn
Predicted Finish: 13th

Asarnova's controlling game is proving somewhat effective as they managed to survive last season and will be looking to duplicate the same sort of success in the upcoming season. They managed to turn a handful of losses into draws last season by merely playing keep away from their opponents and that is likely what kept them up. It will be interesting to see if the rest of the Premier League is stick in that quadmire against Asarnova again this season or if the riddle will finally be solved. I for one think they have enough gusto to at least stay out of the automatic drop.

Club Valanora
Kits: Home & Away
Manager: Polenmáran Tanendrin
Stadium: Tiradir (30,000)
Last Season: 11-7-12 (8th)
Starting Eleven (4-4-2): Taltauré; Aldalond, Elendhen, Hathalmyr, Lasseththar; Feldhrinthar, Nhatholse, Gatanar, Ondosumé; Haetauré, Galonren
Predicted Finish: 8th

Two upper midtable finishes for The Warriors and we can definitely say that they have settled in nicely at the top of the pyramid once more. Now it is a matter of sustaining success even more and they once more get the privilege of a derby with Gladerial United being back in the topflight, with the Twilight having survived the season as well. The Warriors have eclipsed the legendary club as the best club in Gladerial, though you can expect that the fight for survival and the derby will be a fight for the hearts and minds of Gladerial, with the club loyalty the spoils of those outcomes, though it is clearly Club Valanora with the advantage as of late.

Char Sara FC
Kits: Home & Away
Manager: Aeraderdolnar Mithtathiel
Stadium: The Tar Pit (39,000)
Last Season: 7-15-8 (11th)
Starting Eleven (3-3-1-3): Taltauré; Culiththir, Maltholdar, Lartandar; Hiatt, Manawian, Cripas; Neleththar; Yrauelon, Matanil, Matania
Predicted Finish: 10th

If the Inferno are going to continue to be an influence in Vanorian football, then they will need to change something about their club for they are floundering right now. Another poor season as they have had in the past two may very well see in the a fight against the drop, such as been the rise in the other clubs while Char Sara has remained the same. New blood or new approaches has to be found or this mighty club might lose the continued topflight status it has had since the inception of the Premiership.

Club ESF
Kits: Home & Away
Manager: Darantion Shayaar
Stadium: Donna Cathedral (60,000)
Last Season: 9-7-14 (13th)
Starting Eleven (4-3-1-2): Rololond; Telraiian, Nalllithe, Berthanthor, Runtandar; Ondotaur, Kiraiseer, Haeeme; Yraueme; Narethlal, Lanalvaar
Predicted Finish: 12th

Club ESF is one of the new comer clubs that have burst onto the scene and refused to go anywhere. After Mar Sara FC gifted them Donna Cathedral when Artani was built, the club's finances skyrocketed with the extra gate receipts and enabled their staying power and their lone EPL title that came back in 20,029. Using the oft utlized 4-3-1-2, the squad is great on the attack, witnessed by the occasional player getting called into the Vanorian NT. Three straight seasons stuck in thirteenth however has many questioning whether they have what it takes to stay in the Premiership any longer, with Juavi and Samarga both good clubs on their day.

FC Capri
Kits: Home & Away
Manager: Daersirien Undolond
Stadium: Hatire Memorial (60,000)
Last Season: 12-10-8 (7th)
Starting Eleven (4-3-1-2): Feltatheth; Celetaar, Toraethil, Talnae, Gwalinde; Torathaleth,

Harris, Haanial;

Gunsson;

Ferraz,

Montez
Predicted Finish: 7th

The Typhoon found out the hard way that too many draws is simply not good enough if you wish to stay relevant and with their Anaian contingent getting up there in age, the squad has to feel a certain amount of pressure growing on it. This is a squad that was expected to make a real run at the Champions' Cup spot and even give the giants a run for their money in terms of a title challenge. Having failed to live up to that promise, you have to wonder what the squad might look like after this season should they not crack the top four.

Gladerial United
Kits: Home & Away
Manager: Lathweldorien Naranar
Stadium: The White Fortress (70,000)
Last Season: 9-6-15 (14th)
Starting Eleven (4-4-2): Isiliyaas; Elerrina, Elerdel, Taltauré, Nhavandal; Lassmireil, Gwarina, Tathtauré,

Dadonov; Yraueth, Talnae
Predicted Finish: 14th

The original titan club in Valanora, Gladerial has since seen itself fall into ruin while other clubs have arisen, United long ago stealing their most domestic titles record. It is no doubt grating for The Twilight to think that the best club in the empire was once their youth side, that they were the ones to cast down the giant club and take all that was theirs. Still, they are back in the Premiership and they still have some clout, being able to get two young Quebecois to sign on to the squad. Proving me and other analysts wrong with their survival last season. With the young Dadonov starting on the wing, it may signal a change of fortunes for The Twilight.

Hondo FC
Kits: Home & Away
Manager: Melimost Cromsumé
Stadium: Raynor Memorial (40,000)
Last Season: 14-8-8 (2nd)
Starting Eleven (3-3-1-3): Vanlond;

Zavala, Gwavaul, Orloth; Dormasti,

Holt, Teltaththor;

Farías;

Mikkelstad,

Negri,

Cooper
Predicted Finish: 2nd

While they might have found their way back into the Champions' Cup, the side wanted to come away with a title last season. Thusly, they reinforced the squad heavily and have gone with a change in formation, going to three at the back and three up top, turning into possibly the most offensive orientated side in the entire Premiership. Expect the side to be right up there at the top again, though how well the new pieces and chemistry gel with the rest of the squad may determine whether a serious title challenge can be had.

Ibini FC
Kits: Home & Away
Manager: Vamariiel Falavir
Stadium: Metropolis (39,000)
Last Season: 13-8-9 (5th)
Starting Eleven (4-4-2): Galadirdren; Birsumé, Haeviel, Kinarthir, Celedilinellyn; Mithendion, Aldadhen,

Elam, Norovathar; Fresco, Mithlithelen
Predicted Finish: 4th

The Islanders have finally broken down and brought in some foreign talent, with Elam being slotted into the starting line up from the first game, though do not be surprised to see Lindstrom get some starting calls during the season as well, especially in the Globe Cup. The squad has a bit more depth now but it still may not be enough to overcome United and Hondo with their own additions, though the side should be safely inside the UICA spots come the end of the season, even if a serious title challenge is beyond them.

Juavi FC
Kits: Home & Away
Manager: Anion Nororen
Stadium: Old Hartsfast (47,000)
Last Season: 16-5-9 (Champions of the Star League)
Starting Eleven (3-5-2): Faerondalan; Aeradilinellyn, Gwavathar, Talnarseer; Telésonel, Mithnareil, Neltathmyr, Aldavathar, Tallaion; Ealomiel, Narésiel
Predicted Finish: 15th

Juavi is something of an enigma, with all the tools and players to be an elite club, but yet they fail to live up to that measure, having bounced between the second and first tier for the last decade or so.. Another club in the Premiership that is know for a very high octane attack, although that has been tempered in recent years with the switch from the 3-4-3 to the more balanced 3-5-2. During a good season, they may find themselves contending for the Cup title or even an UICA spot, though their poor seasons of late leans more towards them being part of the relegation battle.

Mar Sara FC
Kits: Home & Away
Manager: Taurnordómthon Undovir
Stadium: Artani (74,000)
Last Season: 13-9-8 (3rd)
Starting Eleven (4-3-1-2): Nororon; Shaalvail,Toraandal,

Vasco, Galaethlhûn; Aeralinde, Haerear,

Riko; Mathandal; Haevathar, Ealomiel
Predicted Finish: 3rd

While the Flames were not able to stay inside the top two, they certainly showed that their rise back into prominence was no fluke with a very solid season and will be definitely in the mood to do so again this coming season. They are a bit short on depth but their attacking flair is not to be underestimated, though it definitely leaves them vulnerable at the back, even with the talent that Vasco has demonstrated in the last two years.

Raynor City United
Kits: Home & Away
Manager: Vanaina Talglinaelen
Stadium: The Battleground (78,000)
Last Season: 16-7-7 (Champions)
Starting Eleven (4-3-1-2):

Kennedy;

Igwe, Tinueme,

Moralziia,

Perkins; Durosa,

Koarena, Lithvathar;

Arango;

Azarola,

Sáez
Predicted Finish: Champions

Adding another title is not enough for a club the stature of United, their goals are lofty as they want to win both domestic trophies every season and have deep runs or even win in the Champions' Cup. With a squad that has over thirty players registered on their first team, United certainly has the depth and the quality to be among the best in the world. However what they lack is the traditional strong Vanorian presence, with only three Vanorians on the starting eleven. The departure of Soldarian and va Drake have certainly allowed foreign talent to fill up the void, as well as missing out on the transfer window's biggest prize in Laborious Hawk. Can United finally rally themselves and their foreign talent to become one of the best clubs in the world again or will they be the perfect metaphor of the Vanorian league, strong but no longer one of the best, surpassed by younger, newer attractions.

Rolalas FC
Kits: Home & Away
Manager: Gliria Kilothtinu
Stadium: The West Wall (41,000)
Last Season: 9-10-11 (10th)
Starting Eleven (3-4-3 Diamond): Elersumé; Aldalond, Gathalthar, Faladel; Cularin; Undoelon, Lithtauré; Elerdel; Shamirmae, Dlartholryl, Taleme
Predicted Finish: 11th

Rolalas will be remembered in the records of Vanorian football as the team Jaime Kuu first managed before his eventual success with RCU, the Vanorian national team, and then the Starblaydi national team. Those days however are long past as are the Cup titles that Kuu brought the club. Playing third fiddle in the capital once more, behind Soldarian and United, Rolalas is playing a dangerous game, just managing to survive the way they do. However, that has served them well thus far and they have just enough talent to keep it going again.

Samarga United
Kits: Home & Away
Manager: Kiircon Mithyaelen
Stadium: Meadow Park (18,000)
Last Season: 15-8-7 (2nd in the Star Leage)
Starting Eleven (4-4-2): Elentaur; Augdragonel, Kialtinu, Cromviel, Ealoron; Berlynnellyn, Nallvir, Galamin, Sharondalan; Lasslaial, Lithtaur
Predicted Finish: 16th

Samarga are one of the better Vyintanese clubs, though they lack the silverware to show it or the continuity in the topflight like Peravova has had. The side has been known in the past for having a very hard to break down backline and it served them well in the Star League last season where they only conceded eighteen goals. Yet they lack players who have played at the top level for multiple seasons and for that, I just don't think they will be able to keep up in a week to week basis with the rest of the league and will be propping up the table at seasons end.

SC Rinaldi
Kits: Home & Away
Manager: Fëanor Nénharma
Stadium: The Beachfront (43,000)
Last Season: 12-10-8 (8th)
Starting Eleven (4-3-1-2): Sáralondë; Amandil,

Sevilla, Tinúviel, Malethina; Noromiel, Eärfalas, Faelandalan;

Baxter;

Claro,

Madera
Predicted Finish: 9th

The Gunners are finding life in the topflight quite well, proving that their titles in the past were well earned and that they are indeed a force to be reckoned with and will be for years to come. With a solid roster full of promising talent both foreign and domestic, the Gunners have what it takes to stay in the upper mitable and perhaps even find a way to challenge Wexax, Rolalas, and Capri for the final Globe Cup spot, if all cylinders click.

Soldarian FC
Kits: Home & Away
Manager: Omani Rios
Stadium: Hellgate (54,000)
Last Season: 11-5-14 (9th)
Starting Eleven (4-3-1-2): Ondovir; Nellotheil,

Alejandro, Aeraglinaeth, Birrina;

Jernigan, Nardhrinonel, Lanethlhûn; Cromvathar;

Casillas,

Marnet
Predicted Finish: 6th

After another disappointing season, the Soldars discarded some of their underperforming talent and picked up a pair of strikers to try and shake things up. The Osarius striker Casillas will take over where the vastly disappointing Wither once lead the line, while the young Pasargan Keled will likely spend most of the season in the reserves, unless Schiavone proves too long in the tooth to be an adequate backup. With some renewed vigor, I expect to see the Soldars making a climb back up the table once more.

Wexax United
Kits: Home & Away
Manager: Bellvanton Lanyamyr
Stadium: Castle de Mot (49,000)
Last Season: 13-8-9 (4th)
Starting Eleven (4-3-1-2):

Heaton; Sharondalan,

Sierra, Shatholryl, Wertanellyn; Talelon, Cuendthor, Aldatauré; Kevatathor;

Montpelier, Celealvalal
Predicted Finish: 5th

Montpelier was able to do enough for the Hammers with Heaton proving his worth again as the side climb neatly back into the ICC competition, with the Globe Cup ahead on the docket. Despite being young, it looks like Lanyamyr is going to give the Cosumarite the start at the beginning of the season in the backline, trying to provide cover for the aging Heaton. I think the squad has the talent and drive to continue on the top half, having just enough to secure what should be the final Globe Cup spot once the season ends.

by **Valanora** » Tue May 10, 2016 9:55 pm

Season 20,066
Part 1

Week 0

SBCC First Prelim Round
(VAL)               AC Hartdale  p 1–1    Sokojito Dosi Dalamjwijĭ  (JSY)   1–0   0–1  (4–2 pen)
Globe Cup First Prelim Round
(VAL)                  Ibini FC    2–3    O’Fallon                  (RIT)   1–0   1–3

In a very auspicious start for the Vanorian contingent in the UICA, the Islanders fall flat in the second leg of their Globe Cup first round tie, with the defense looking very shaky. While some will argue it is better to go out now instead of later in the season and prevent fixture congestion, for a side that once was gracing the Champions' Cup group stage with frequency, to go out in the first prelim round is not a good sign. Hartdale on the other hand will be relieved to have come the better of their SBCC tie, after each side won one to nil at home, however the Hawks proving better at the penalty shootout than their Paripana opposition. Perhaps it is the signal to the rest of the Star League that they intend to finish in the top two this season and get the automatic promotion back into the Premiership.

Week 1

SBCC Second Prelim Round
(VAL)               AC Hartdale    1–2    AD Cerro                  (VLD)   1–0   0–2
(CEN)            New Revolution    2–3    Samarga United            (VAL)   0–2   2–1
Champions' Cup Second Prelim
(VAL)                  Hondo FC    4–1    Eastal Lunar              (VIL)   2–0   2–1

Hartdale shows that Vanorian sides seem to be very "getable" on the road, after they blow their first leg lead in Valladares and the tie with the two to nil draw against Cerro. You have to hope that this loss doesn't come back to haunt them later down the road, with a shot to their psyche. Samarga on the other hand was able advance and get their season underway nicely, though they did it the unconventional way with a win on the road but then losing at home in the second leg. At this point in the competition though, it is merely a goal to survive and advance. Hondo had no problem with their Vilitan competition, being the first Vanorian side this cycle to win both legs of a match and come out with a convincing aggregate victory and one step away from having two Vanorian clubs in the group stage of the CC for the first time in several years.

Week 2

SBCC Playoff Round
(VAL)                  Juavi FC    6–1    Campos Soldatos           (SAN)   4–0   2–1
(VAL)            Samarga United    1–3    KT Koroatuz               (AUD)   1–1   0–2
Globe Cup Playoff Round
(VAL)              Wexax United    4–1    Raincoats                 (MTH)   2–0   2–1
Champions' Cup Playoff Round
(VAL)                  Hondo FC    4–1    Limoeiro                  (DAI)   2–0   2–1

Hondo repeats the feats of the previous week, this time taking out Dainer opposition. Cooper and Farías are looking like good pickups already, with each player scoring a goal in both of the legs en route to the four to one aggregate victory. The Hammers would copy Hondo's storyline in the Globe Cup, using home cooking to ensure that their away tie was very comfortable. Meanwhile Jauvi demolished Campos in Old Hartfast, making the away trip meaningless, even though they picked up a nice victory there. However our dear Vyintanese in Samarga were unable to win at home and their trip to Audioslavia was a mess, with Koratuz blitzing them early to win the match and the tie, leaving Samarga solely concentrate on the league.

Week 3
Premiership Matchday 1
Raynor City United 0-2 Samarga United
Mar Sara FC 1-2 Juavi FC
Ibini FC 3-1 AC Asarnova
Wexax United 1-1 Gladerial United
Rolalas FC 4-2 Club Valanora
SC Rinaldi 2-0 Club ESF
FC Capri 4-1 Hondo FC
Char Sara FC 1-1 Soldarian FC

Certainly not the start that United thought they would have to begin their title defense, dropping the opening match to the newly promoted Samarga in the Battleground by a score of two to nil, though Hondo joins them as big clubs stumbling out of the gate after the Typhoon torch them in Capri. Juavi makes it twin scalping for the newly promoted sides, as they downed the Flames in Artani by a two to one scoreline, meaning three out of the four title favorites last their opening match. Perhaps this is a year that a surprise champion will emerge.

Week 4
Premeriship Matchday 2
Juavi FC 0-4 Raynor City United
AC Asarnova 1-0 Samarga United
Gladerial United 4-2 Mar Sara FC
Club Valanora 2-0 Ibini FC
Club ESF 0-2 Wexax United
Hondo FC 3-1 Rolalas FC
Soldarian FC 1-0 SC Rinaldi
Char Sara FC 1-3 FC Capri

Premiership Matchday 3
Raynor City United 2-1 AC Asarnova
Juavi FC 7-1 Gladerial United
Samarga United 1-1 Club Valanora
Mar Sara FC 0-2 Club ESF
Ibini FC 1-0 Hondo FC
Wexax United 7-4 Soldarian FC
Rolalas FC 5-1 Char Sara FC
SC Rinaldi 3-0 FC Capri

In the double matchday week, United begins to show their true form with a thumping of Juavi in Old Hartfast before eding out Asarnova at home. The squad rotation is clearly resulting in some inconsistent play to begin the season for United, but results are coming after that hiccup in the first week of the league. Juavi certainly knows how to take and give out thumpings, after Gladerial followed United into Old Hartfast, only to be shellshocked by a seven to one drubbing that will leave the reeling for the next few weeks, of that I am sure. In the first big fixture of the season, Ibini got past Hondo thanks to a goal from Fresco, which has Hondo with only a single win in their first three, while the Hammers won a titillating eleven goal thriller over Soldarian in the most unexpected entertaining match of the week.

Week 5

Premiership Matchday 4
Gladerial United 1-1 Raynor City United
Club Valanora 2-3 AC Asarnova
Club ESF 3-2 Juavi FC
Hondo FC 4-0 Samarga United
Soldarian FC 0-2 Mar Sara FC
Char Sara FC 1-1 Ibini FC
FC Capri 1-0 Wexax United
SC Rinaldi 2-1 Rolalas FC

Gladerial finally gets something to smile about as they hold United in The White Fortress, killing the momentum that the Rockers were trying to create moving through the early part of the season. It is the first points Gladerial has earned against United in recent memory and may just be a sign that the once mighty titan of Vanorian football is really on the rise and ready to perhaps even compete with the new class of Vanorian football. The Owls get a much needed blowout of Samarga at the Raynor Memorial, while Soldarian fails another test as they fall at home against the Flames, while Capri sneakingly continues to win close matches. The first round of the Silver Cup provided no surprises, though it did provide a new record for goals scored and largest margin of victory when Vaharia FC won thirteen to one over tier seven FK Orasul. That was just one of a smattering of blowouts that are becoming increasingly common in the first round of the Cup.

Week 6
Premiership Matchday 5
Raynor City United 2-2 Club Valanora
Gladerial United 2-2 Club ESF
AC Asarnova 1-3 Hondo FC
Juavi FC 1-5 Soldarian FC
Samarga United 1-1 Char Sara FC
Mar Sara FC 2-1 FC Capri
Ibini FC 1-0 SC Rinaldi
Wexax United 2-0 Rolalas FC

Premiership Matchday 6
Club ESF 2-2 Raynor City United
Hondo FC 1-4 Club Valanora
Soldarian FC 1-0 Gladerial United
Char Sara FC 1-2 AC Asarnova
FC Capri 1-1 Juavi FC
SC Rinaldi 1-2 Samarga United
Rolalas FC 0-3 Mar Sara FC
Wexax United 1-2 Ibini FC

Three straight draws has to have United fans getting a bit worried, as both Club ESF and Club Valanora managed to hold the Rockers, but at least they are consistently getting points while Hondo FC continues to mysteriously lose games at home and in very disappointing fashion. Capri had a disappointing week, first losing in Mar Sara against the Flames, before being held at home against Juavi who is looking far stronger than most Star League sides do when they come up to the top flight. However given Samarga and Juavi's previous topflight experience, perhaps their success should not be so surprising. The biggest disappointment though has to be Char Sara FC who has only three points to their name thus far in the season, of which have come from a trio of draws. If the Inferno do not turn this around and quickly, this may be a fight for their survival in the topflight. At the top, the Islanders victory over the Hammers has given them the top spot, while Soldarian and Rinaldi have made strong cases of being a challenger while United, Hondo, and Mar Sara flounder at the start of the season.

Ps Premiership           Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Ibini FC                6    4   1   1     8    5   +3    13
 2 Wexax United            6    3   1   2    13    8   +5    10
 3 FC Capri                6    3   1   2    10    8   +2    10
 4 Soldarian FC            6    3   1   2    12   11   +1    10
 5 SC Rinaldi              6    3   0   3     8    5   +3     9
 6 Raynor City United      6    2   3   1    11    8   +3     9
 7 Hondo FC                6    3   0   3    12   11   +1     9
 8 Mar Sara FC             6    3   0   3    10    9   +1     9
 9 AC Asarnova             6    3   0   3     9   11   −2     9
10 Club Valanora           6    2   2   2    13   11   +2     8
11 Club ESF                6    2   2   2     9   10   −1     8
12 Samarga United          6    2   2   2     6    8   −2     8
13 Juavi FC                6    2   1   3    13   15   −2     7
14 Rolalas FC              6    2   0   4    11   13   −2     6
15 Gladerial United        6    1   3   2     9   14   −5     6
16 Char Sara FC            6    0   3   3     6   13   −7     3