AOCAF 38 (EVERYTHING)

by **Falcania** » Sun Dec 02, 2012 5:45 am

The team were silent on the way home from the world cup.

"Well, that was a fogging disaster."

The Falcanian national team will typically deploy a 1-3-5-2 formation. Starting XI highlighted in Falcon Orange.

The roster chosen looks like this:

Manager: Joha Kruppie
Asst. Manager/Physiotherapist/Team Doctor/Boy Who Makes the Tea: Scteven Morl
Joha Kruppie has led Falcania through three AOCAF tournaments, none of which have resulted in a performance through the group stages - he also coached the Falcons to a quarter-final appearance in the Baptism of Fire, and made several million Talons betting on his own team. Some have questioned his competency, others his alleged financial ties to major organised crime figures in the New Shirley underworld. Nevertheless, it seems he's here to stay. His stewardship of the team during the World Cup has been criticised, however, though gently, as nobody in Falcania actually tuned in.

Sentinels
1 Rarnin Harst (Integral FC)
18 Hebie Treolot (Bachman & Associates)
13 Sams Nertrin (Airsweep FE)
Rarnin Harst is the team captain, a solid, reliable Sentinel who is also the Integral FC team captain. The cornerstone of the team, Falcania have never won a game without him. Whispers in dark corners have questioned whether the venerable warden is losing pace as he approaches his 30th birthday, and wonder if anyone in the land has the goalkeeping chops to replace him...

Guardians
83 Morthal Terinax (Icarus)
44 Yrion Kork (UMANST)
98 Jemm Storpor (Tonkatsu)
3 Graehm Fortt (Integral)
35 Woltar Crafter (Associated Digital)
Woltar Crafter the one to watch this season - the blacksmith's boy done good, with a vicious slide tackle that saw him cautioned time and again this season for Associated Digital. A lightweight, consistent defence of 3 is the latest cornerstone of Falcanian football strategy, and they seem unlikely to change it anytime soon.

Proteans
54 Qail Pronotiro (Glowsnap)
17 Dogo Rastin (Ballacorp)
39 Cristof Foil (Associated Digital)
9 Danniol Parkar (Integral FC)
38 Nicci Alleun (Associated Digital)
37 Thim Rais (Associated Digital)
63 Todt Brost (Everleaf)
77 Jesp Morsax (Airsweep FE)
The "Horde in Midfield" strategy: an adaptable force of Proteans to play either attack or defence depending on the requirements of the match. Falcanian flock mentality at work. Qail Pronotiro has been tipped for captaincy after Rarnin Harst's inevitable retirement.

Spearheads
33 Colan Battes (Associated Digital)
6 Thax Akirax (Integral FC)
21 Cherald Marthiew (Matsundai)
12 Serent Porilon (Goldmund-Teller)
The only part of the squad that has never, ever really changed - Colan Battes and Thax Akirax are legitimately television celebrities in a nation that doesn't really grok football. Rumours that Thax Akirax is dating Crown Princess Jerinna, current honorary president of the Falcanian Football Corporation, are completely unfounded.

The Kits, as designed by Barrengeka Inc. and modelled here by that corporation's native Astograthians, are attractive and eye-catching.

RP Restrictions: You have fun with it.
DO: RP goalscorers, events, discipline, injuries, Godmod setting fire to the players' tour bus, etc.
DON'T: Kill anyone on the field (or in the crowd, I suppose) without asking me first, and I'd appreciate it if you notified me in advance about match-bans and injuries that may take my players off the field for future games, just so I don't embarrass myself.

Before I Forget: Style Modifier +4

What's this I hear about bird people?: The average Falcanian is covered in downy feathers, and most have wings, though only about 45% of the population can fly unaided - typically the mark of a committed athlete. About 70% of the population have retractable, keratinous claws that extend from their fingers - several Falcanian martial arts utilise these, the most notable of these being Maradwan Carak.

Temperament: Falcanians are a violent, somewhat warlike, people. In addition, Falcanians do not really understand football, in the way that they inherently understand ritual combat. As such, Association Football in Falcania is a very bloody sport. Corporate loyalty when mixed together may result in actual intra-team fighting, especially between rivals Integral and Associated Digital, who compete bitterly in the High League, and in AO Champion's League. A so-called "friendly" between the two teams after the Champion Sword tournament resulted in the hospitalisation of AD assistant manager at the time Joha Kruppie, who is now the national team's manager. Falcanian athletes are strong, fast, agile, and quick-thinking, but as I said before, they do not really understand football.

by **New Montreal States** » Sun Dec 02, 2012 6:19 am

All ages are for the opening day of AOCAF

The Ministry of Morale is pleased to announce the roster for AOCAF 38.

Formation: 3-6-1
Style: +1
Coaches: Sol Kirkkegaard, age 66, head coach (Polar Islandstates); André Vaillancourt-Bosquet, age 43, offensive co-ordinator; William St. John de la Ware, age 39, defensive co-ordinator; Étienne Lajeunesse, age 58, keepers

Sol Kirkkegaard, the man who guided Polar Islandstates to their place in the sun, begins his second World Cup cycle with the Paladins. He was unable to make his system work as intended during qualification, dropping points left and right on his way to a weak third-place showing. He managed to right the side for a mostly dominant performance in the Cup of Harmony, followed by a spot in the Round of 16 and a loss on penalties to then-World #1 Valanora. Both the Ministry of Morale and Coach Kirkkegaard wanted him to come back for another cycle, and so two years on Kirkkegaard is gearing up for his third AOCAF.

Kirkkegaard implemented some fairly sweeping changes to his side at the start of World Cup 61 qualifiers. He replaced the traditional 2-6-2 with a more defensive-minded 3-6-1. He brought the Terns first-ever Captain, and Hall of Fame defender, Niko Marek to improve the team's defense. Marek left the Paladins to coach first-division Polaran club side Northside Diamonds at the end of CoH 53, and make whoever's coaching the Terns look over his shoulder after particularly unseemly losses. Kirkkegaard has elected to replace him with the patrician William St. John de la Ware, who was almost unbecomingly glad to be plucked from a life of gentlemanly leisure and called back to service with the national side. Unlike Marek, he isn't in the Hall of Fame, but he remains the leading candidate for "best centerback in NMS history" (an admittedly low bar) and will definitely not have to worry about earning the respect of the side. Former NMS captain André Vaillancourt-Bosquet, promoted by Kirkkegaard to provide a familiar face to his new side, helped implement Kirkkegaard's version of the midfield-centric, ball-control NMS offense. He will need to help smooth over transition in the midfield. Goalkeeping coach Étienne Lajeunesse, a close friend of the recently retired Édgar Thibault, has been retained to try and train up his successor..

KEEPERS

6 Bill Watterson, age 24, Unité Chateauguay
16 Denis Tessier-Lachance, age 25, City of New Montreal
23 Alain Pépin, age 24, CF Valemont

Édgar Thibault started WC57 for the Paladins and hadn't left the NMS net since then. At age 44, he finally hung up his boots to spend more time with his family. Bill Watterson, the old primary backup, won the starting job during training camp, but will be on a short leash as Kirkkegaard and Lajeunesse seek to replace the side's former bedrock. Tessier-Lachance and Pépin can both expect to see some garbage-time action, at the very least.

DEFENSE

20 Sheldon Whitby, LB, age 25, Moncton Sands Coyotes, 0 goals
8 Henri-Réné Lavaillère, CB, age 23, Strike FC (Vilita), 0 goals
18 Rick Andrews, RB, age 31, Sorel Black Dragons, 4 goals
2 Cédric Morand, LB, age 31, CF Valdemont, 0 goals
41 Dino Parenti, RB/LB, age 24, NM Patriotes, 0 goals
9 Marc-Antoine Poulin, CB, age 26, AS Ville-Marie, 0 goals

William St. John de la Ware picked up where Niko Marek left off in molding a fairly formidable defense. With André Lecavalier having returned to his original position at DMF, de la Ware has brought in Henri-Réné Lavaillère at center-back, hoping his seasoning in Vilita will pay off on the international stage. Rick Andrews has lost a step and been forced to develop into a pure defensive back, but Sheldon Whitby will look to replace some of his offense on the left side of the backfield.

MIDFIELD

14 André Lecavalier, DMF, age 24, Unité Chateauguay, 0 goals
10 Albert Rochon, CMF, age 26, CF Sherbrooke, 0 goals
99 Fred Nyguen, CMF, age 23, Philemon Mariners, 11 goals
22 Sam Flowers, LMF, age 24, City of New Montreal, 4 goals
54 Fabrice Sévérin, RMF, age 31, Mutual of Bloomington, 9 goals
7 Julien Cormier, AMF, age 25, Unité Chateauguay, 17 goals
3 Mathieu Lionel, CMF, age 28, CF Valdemont, 6 goals
26 Antoine Morand, DMF, age 24, CF Angiers, 0 goals
4 Robert "Bobby" Bélanger, CMF/AMF, 20, The Troopers, 0 goals
58 Joe Garanfield, CMF/RMF, 23, City of New Montreal, 0 goals
31 Jean Haverford, age 26, DMF/LMF, Mutual of Bloomington, 0 goals
32 Theodore Corgin, age 25, AMF/CF, CF Valdemont

An already-young midfield got even younger with Mike Gladden being replaced by André Lecavalier at DMF and Sam Flowers holding down the spot he took from Donald Taylor towards the end of WC62 qualifiers. Fred Nguyen didn't quite back up his claims to be the best midfielder in the universe - Laborious Hawk defended his title in the Round of 16 matchup - but he was much closer to the top than most people expected. Fellow youngster Julien Cormier is coming off a less heralded but still spectacular campaign, and has even managed to improve during club play. Meanwhile veteran Fabrice Sévérin has been elected captain to replace the retired goalkeeper Édgar Thibault, the players apparently decided that they wanted another blunt-talking loudmouth with nearly perfect fundamentals at the helm on the pitch.

STRIKERS

94 Hugo Leclercq, CF, age 24, CF Valdemont, 28 goals
19 Jean Labranche, CF, age 22, CF Sherbrooke, 1 goal

Trotting out an 18-year-old starter is always a tremendous gamble; Sol Kirkkegaard bet on Hugo Leclercq without hesitation and drew a 21. After two World Cup cycles, Leclercq has accumulated 28 goals, and will be at his prime for one more World Cup. Gilles Villeneuve's alltime record for goals scored in a Paladins jersey is within reach for him.

I hereby give my opponents permission to do anything that strikes their fancy, short of causing death or permanent paralysis to one of my players.

by **Mantwenic** » Sun Dec 02, 2012 12:53 pm

Joseph Sanders watched intently from the dugout as his team held their morning practice. He seldomly looked around at the scenery of the stadium they were in. He was focused and determined of one thing: To help bring Mantwenic football back to the stage it once was. He thought back to the many memories he had growing up and watching Mantwenic games. He remembered that glorious moment when Mantwenic qualified for World Cup 56. He remembered when Mantwenic was ranked 36th in the World... and then football in Mantwenic seemed to just... dissapear. He remembered the revolt that the natives led, he remembered the assasination of King Edward II and he remembered the economic collapse which shut down most professional sports in Mantwenic for close to 6 years. When football came back... Mantwenic was struggling to attract international talent, they were now unranked when it came to the World Cup, and now they entered their first AOCAF since this all hapened and they were ranked 50th... third to last. He paused and called out some instructions to the defenders on the pitch. He thought back on his last 3 years as manager of Dauron FC and the success he had there in a short period of time. Now he was managing the Mantwenic National Team... that meant so much to him. Sanders looked at his watch and blew his whistle three times signifying the end of practice. He called all of the players in to a close circle and said to them:

"Alright, boys this is it... tonight we play Thatius."

"Who?" one of the players remarked as laughter scattered through the group".

"Exactly", Sanders said. "To everyone else they are the 14th best team in the region... but to us... well... their just a group of guys going after the same thing we are after... I am so proud to be able to coach you guys tonight... nothing is going to take that pride away... not even Thatius... especially not Thatius. Now tonight is the night that we begin the quest of bringing Mantwenic football back to relevancy... you guys understand?" Everyone nodded and a few said "yes coach". One thing was certain. They knew what had to be done tonight. Sanders then gave some guidelines to his players about the time between the end of practice and match-time.

"Alright, it is currently 11:00... tonight's match starts at 20:00 that means everyone should be at the hotel by 15:30 so that we can get in the bus and ride over here by 16:00, everyone understand? Good. From here you guys can do whatever... if you need help getting around ask Christian Drummer... he lives here." With that comment the whole team started laughing and walking back to the dressing room. "Drummer's tour of Farfadillis" began soon after.

by **Svengarda** » Sun Dec 02, 2012 1:05 pm

Palloliitto Svengarda
Football Association of Svengard

Squad (Name - Age - Caps - Goals - Club)

Goalkeepers

1. Toms Holt - 29 - 29 - 0 - PPMPA Korska
54. Pal Lorsen - 25 - 8 - 0 - FCK Lupa
56. Dagfinn Simoneit - 27 - 2 - 0 - Stormskamer IGK

Defenders

3. Kaapo Storstrand - 34 - 38 - 1 - Helsirn CSKA
15. Reko Saari - 29 - 5 - 0 - PPMPA Korska
12. Goerg Raske - 27 - 23 - 0 -GKS Erem
2. Torbjørn Lindström - 37 - 30 - 1 - Matthew City Senators (NSI) (c)
29. Luka Jarvinen - 29 - 13 - 0 - GKS Erem
17. Mikkel Strand - 25 - 8 - 0 - Helsirn CSKA
30. Vilmar Næss - 31 - 21 - 1 Helsirn CSKA

Midfielders

8. Hakan Lager - 27 - 29 - 1 - Stormskamer IGK
7. Seppi Steffanson - 36 - 30 - 4 - Stormskamer IGK
20. Bern Harmandsson - 28 - 15 - 3 - Rasmussen SK
29. Timo Lathi - 21 - 4 - 0 - West Skal City SK
15. Torleif Olhouser - 30 - 35 - 1 - Helsirn CSKA
38. Jāzeps Vang - 22 - 17 - 0 - DGNC Helsigborg
10. Rihards Ruotsalainen - 31 - 24 - 5 - PPMPA Korska

Strikers

13. Truls Waaserson - 28 - 32 -17 - Estal Lunar FC (Vilita)
9. Svein Danielsen - 27 - 21 - 5 - Ferdullaele FC (Farfadillis)
28. Serko Jansen - 22 - 0 - 0 - FCK Lupa
99. Boghos Danielsen - 27 - 12 - 6 - Rasmussen SK

---Holt---

--Storstrand--Saari--Lindström (c)--Næss--

--Lager--Steffanson--Olhouser--Ruotsalainen--

--Waaserson--Danielsen--

I grant the following roleplay permissions for my opponent:
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Injure Players: [Y/N] 
 - Limited to Duration of Match: [Y/N]
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 - Allow Players to Be Yellow Carded: [Y/N]
 -- Number of Yellow Cards Permitted: (5)
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 -- Number of Red Cards Permitted: (2) 
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Skill Modifier: +4

by **Valanora** » Sun Dec 02, 2012 3:58 pm

From the Offices of the VSC does the Marauder information come

My opponent, if they RP first, may do the following:
Choose my goalscorers Y
Godmod Scoring Events Y
RP injuries to my players Y (no more than three weeks out)
Godmod injuries to my players N
Hand out Yellow cards to my players Y
Hand out Red cards to my players N
Godmod Other Events Y

What is the name of…

…the five time former World Cup champions?
Valanora (known prior to World Cup 37 as Elves Security Forces)

...the other nations involved in Valanora?
Vyinta and Dark Templara

…the nation in which this Commonwealth play their home matches?
Elves Security Forces (sometimes ESF in shortphrase)

…people from the Commonwealth?
Vanorians or Vanors

…the person who created this mess?
Elves Security Forces

Style Modifier: +3
Kits

Home Away Third

Manager
Seydiya At’rod’uin (Andossa Se Mitrin Vega) (F)
Age: 35
This Vegan has proven to be a brilliant tactician after her three campaigns in charge, taking the Marauders back to the Semifinals and then the Quarterfinals, before eventually leading back to being World Cup Champions. She was the youngest person to have ever filled a role in the Vanorian national team system, when she was appointed manager after the Pocoan Sloan's failure to get to the quaterfinal stage in back to back tournaments. The pressure has been lifted off her from the World Cup Championship and she could become one of the greatest managers in Marauder history if she could capture the elusive AOCAF title as well.

Assistant Manager
Clin Massai
Age: 10, 802
The mind behind Hondo FC's rise to power, he is another one of the assistants who plays mediator between the manager and the staff.

Keeper

Veryasirion Dart, Raynor City United
1 GK
Age - 674
Sex - M
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 181lbs
The back up who was finally given a chance to show that his success at the domestic level is no fluke, and did so repeatedly as the Marauders marched their way to winning World Cup 61.

Defenders

2 Ainglad Gwavaul, Ousevale Borough (Krytenia) ~
Age - 658
Sex - M
Height: 5'10"
Weight: 140 lbs
A hybrid defender who can play as a wingback or a full back. One of the more aggressive defenders to make it on the team and will take chances to go up the flank and use his exceptional crossing ability to generate attacking opportunities.

3 Amonron Eleneth, AC Valanari
Age - 682
Sex - M
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 171 lbs
Quick for his size, Eleneth is the prototypical centerback who stymies any and every foray opposition bring into the box.

4 Thankanion Elenelwa, Mar Sara FC
Age - 618
Sex - M
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 180 lbs
A strong and physical presence that will put some bite into the backline alongside Titenburg.

Midfield

21 Espy va Drake, Yuba United (Paripana)
Age: 735
Sex - M
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 159 lbs
After becoming a folklore hero for the lower class of the world, va Drake has made himself one of the living legends of the game after help leading the side to a title in World Cup 53. He has traveled far and wide while plying his trade, donning kits for no less than four countries clubs, and finally returned him when he signed with United before last season. Seen as the driving force in the middle of the park alongside Hawk, it is up to the opposition to try and figure out how to deal with the brilliance the winger and his other attackers have rather than them to create magic.

6 Aintôrthea Durosa, Royal Rumiatzi (Astograth)
Age - 744
Sex - F
Height: 5"10"
Weight: 144 lbs
Durosa is one of those players that can play just about any position, as her skill set is vast and adequate in multiple areas. She has done exceptionally well in her CMSC seasons, nabbing goals and assists with regularity and has continued with her transfer to the Cafundeu league. Her good knowledge of va Drake's typical playing patterns has made the two to be a devastating pair for the opposition to contain.

14 Laborious Hawk, Urbizania Wanderers (Astograth)
Age - 699
Sex -M
Height: 6'5"
Weight: 213 lbs
Words do not even began to define his talent, his talent defines words. He was awarded one of the spots that the Vanorians have in the World Cup Hall of Fame, with it being very well deserved, as he has and continues to earn everything he has been given every single day.

8 Morronuth Neltanta, Wexax United ~
Age - 730
Sex - M
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 164 lbs
A strong and physical player who uses his body well when shielding off opposing players off the ball. Lacks the pace of some of the squad but is great at keeping possession and finding an outlet pass.

28 Faeron Soldarian, Raynor City United
Age - 613
Sex - M
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 163 lbs
Soldarian continues to live in the shadow of more well known players both on the national team and with his club. Despite this, Soldarian is seen by all on the squad as the emotional leader and the linchpin the in the middle that allows the more attacking minded midfielders being allowed to play their game.

Strikers

9 Allandren Fresco, unattached
Age - 488
Sex - M
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 167 lbs
Fresco has proved once again that he is suited for any role that his managers wish to give him, easily adjusting to Hearts style of play and learning his preferred moves. A great shot and football IQ make him a very dangerous attacker for the Marauders.

10 Tûrin Aerataur, Hondo FC ~
Age - 764
Sex - M
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 156 lbs
Long has he been Hearts strike partner at Hondo, now he replaces the legendary striker on the national team and will look to make use of his dynamic shot to keep the sting of the Vanorian attack strong.

Subs
13 GK Draugwë Nororon - age 789 - Mar Sara FC (M)
20 GK Belltarion Nartalhûn - age 704 - AC Valanari (M)
15 CB Revhil Lardireil - age 630 - Hondo FC (M)
16 CB Aearost Tinueme - age 597 - Raynor City United (M)
17 CB Lenwë Tinúviel - age 648 - SC Rinaldi (M)
22 AMC Innathwen Tathmin - age 829 - Club ESF (F)
7 MC Rochenion Falaval - age 744 - Club ESF (M)
18 LW Ilglerdiriel Lithvathar - age 705 - Raynor City United (F)
5 LRW Tanna Norovathar - age 365 - FC Capri (F)
16 MC Merenwen Lúinwë - age 665 - Hondo FC (F)
11 ST Dûrdur Celetholtinu - age 682 - Char Sara FC (M)
19 ST Medtôrwen Gwaval - age 741 - Club ESF (F) ~

Captain: Laborious Hawk
Set Piece Taker: Laborious Hawk
Penalty Taker: Allandren Fresco
Right Corner: Espy va Drake
Left Corner: Espy va Drake

Dart
 Gwavaul     Eleneth      Elenelwa
va Drake    Soldarian      Neltanta       Durosa
Hawk
Fresco     Aerataur

~ denotes Vyintanese

by **New Montreal States** » Sun Dec 02, 2012 4:01 pm

"Up next, an all-new episode of Real Ursines of Valdemont! When the floor of the master bathroom breaks and sends Hrrothgar crashing through the ceiling and onto the breakfast table, the Hrugghurs find themselves filing a lawsuit on top of the everyday challenges of being sentient bears in a nation designed for humans! Don't you even think about changing that -"

*click*

"Marcel, you are NOT the baby's father!"

"I TOLD YOU, WOMAN! I TOLD EVERYONE YOUR 'LIBRARIAN JOB' WAS SOME BUL*bleep*! YOU DON"T EVEN HAVE THE MOT*bleeeeep* BRAINS TO WORK IN THE CHILDREN'S SECTION! TURNS OUT THE ONLY THING YOU WERE CATALOGUING WAS SOME OTHER MAN'S-"

*click*

"...police aren't sure what the thieves intend to do with 4,000 plus-sized lavender women's coats, but are urging anyone with knowledge about the..."

*click*

"...and now we turn to Doc Lagacé for a look at AOCAF 38. The Paladins landed in Farfadillis, along with a half battalion of Special Forces Rangers to protect them from endemic violence. Aside from gun-toting locals, what's waiting for the Paladins this go-round?"

"First up will be Svengarda, who will be looking to make some kind of impact in this tournament. This is a side that's hung around for a bit, never gotten much in the way of traction, and I think they'll be looking to step things up a bit and get off to a strong start this AOCAF."

"And after that?"

"Matchday 2 will feature Thatius, a side the Paladins rolled over on their way to winning the Cup of Harmony. They'll be out for revenge. We don't know the names of any of their players, though, so it'll be hard to gameplan for them."

"That can get old in a hurry. Who will the Paladins play next?"

"Urbis Tractus, who'll be looking for a parking space large enough to hold their giant flying city. We ran into them during WC61 qualifiers."

"Not a tournament I care to revisit."

"Let's not, then. The second-to-last match will be against Mantewic, a side that peaked slightly before our return to international play in WC57. They'll be looking to get back on form as well, and they might yet have something to play for at this point. I'm predicting a close one here."

"And now the matchup everyone's looking forward to."

"Indeed! For the third straight tournament in a row, we've been drawn in the same group as the Bulls of Audioslavia."

"What can you tell us about the ultimatum the Audioslavian FA has given side manager Andre-Luis Partico?"

"Well, after coming a cropper against Cuboneland on NMS soil in the Cup of Harmony knockout rounds, Partico has gotten the full-on Jaffacake from the ever-sympathetic Audioslavian sporting press and FA. Unlike with Txo Morea having his match-by-match expectations dictated to him by his bosses, this time they're only asking for one thing: our boys' heads on a platter."

"And what have we done to them to deserve that?"

"We've played three matches together in the last four years, and the Paladins have won handily each time. Let's review some of the highlights of those last three matches, shall we?"

"Alright, what do you have for us, Doc?"

"From AOCAF 37, we've got Donald Taylor collecting a Mathieu Lionel pass just inside the box and sending it soaring in for the second goal of what ended us as a 4-0 NMS win. At the Paladin Dome, Matchday 3 of WC62 qualifiers, here's Fred Nguyen connecting beautifully with Hugo Leclercq as Leclercq breezes through the Audioslavian back line, as the Paladins run the Bulls out of the Dome 5-2. And on the return leg in Audioslavia, here's Txo Morea puking his guts out next to the Audioslavian dugout after his side conceded the insurance goal in a 2-0 loss that more or less put paid to the Bulls' hopes of making the Finals. Let's see that one again in slow motion."

"Um, okay, Doc..."

"And if I play it in reverse, it's like the vomit is flying up off the ground and back into his mouth!"

"That's very mature of you, Doc. Doc Lagacé is a professional football scout who gave up watching high schoolers stumble around a football pitch in favor of producing scouting reports for NMSport. Up next: yet another attempt to make basketball relevant in the-"

*click*

by **95X** » Sun Dec 02, 2012 4:14 pm

(OOC: I'm getting this information up here for now. More to follow. I'll leave my personal opinions about how my old dial-up ISP worked better than being forced to connect using WiFi and a cable company that cares about being an ISP as much as most people care about stuff I care about, off of NS.)
95X AOCAF 38 Roster
Key: D-Defender, F-Forward, K-Keeper, M-Midfielder

## P Name                      M/F Age
03 D Randolph Fivehundredthird M   33
05 F Lyle Russell              M   26
06 F Toby Sigrid               M   32
10 M Evan Edwards              M   26
11 F Xi Foureleven             F   28
16 F Conner Threesixteenth     M   25
19 M Amanda Arrow              F   29
26 K Ari Fourtwentysixth       M   29
34 D Stacey Rex                F   24
37 M W Ritchey                 F   28
45 M Jessica Fourfiftythree    F   29

Reserves exist; announced as needed.

RP Permissions
RP goal scorers: Y
Godmod scoring events: Y
RP yellow cards: Y
RP red cards: Y
RP injuries: N
Godmod injuries: N
Godmod other events: Y
Harm or as much as think of looking at Xi Foureleven in the IC-eye: N (You won't like the outcome!)
Use my flag and/or non-text depictions of my team in your RPs: N

by **Farfadillis** » Sun Dec 02, 2012 4:25 pm

MATCHDAY 1

Valanora 4-1 Undisputed Atols @ Naš Stadion, kicked-off 11:45 (AOTC -0200)
Starblaydia 1-0 The Inevitable Syndicate @ La Gran Avenida, kicked-off 9:45 (AOTC -0200)
95X 2-0 Blouman Empire @ Adar Jak, kicked-off 14:45 (AOTC -0200)
Audioslavia 3-1 Urbis Tractus @ Farf Fragar Firschendujmal I7'snerra, kicked-off 21:45 (AOTC -0200)
New Montreal States 2-1 Svengarda @ Gra Aguaviva Mitologica, kicked-off 21:45 (AOTC -0200)
Thatius 2-0 Mantwenic @ Jardin Norte, kicked-off 23:45 (AOTC -0200)
Pacitalia 2-0 Yelvoldia @ Estadio d'Onor, kicked-off 00:00 (AOTC -0200)
Wight 1-0 Naitpyge @ Estadio Nueva Palmira, kicked-off 7:00 (AOTC -0200)
Hutt River 0-0 Kinitaria @ Jardin Norte, kicked-off 10:00 (AOTC -0200)
Vilita & Turori 1-2 Secundus Kasius @ Ján Rülánd Dêrmáá, kicked-off 20:00 (AOTC -0200)
Kiryu-shi 2-0 Maklohi Vai @ Gre Drrena, kicked-off 15:45 (AOTC -0200)
Leorudo 0-1 Falcania @ Ján Rülánd Dêrmáá, kicked-off 17:00 (AOTC -0200)
Farfadillis 1-1 Jay Industries @ La Gran Avenida, kicked-off 19:20 (AOTC -0200) [Scorinated by Aguazul]
Osarius 1-0 Savski Venac @ Naš Stadion, kicked-off 22:10 (AOTC -0200)
Legalese 0-0 New West Guiana @ Adar Jak, kicked-off 19:20 (AOTC -0200)
Andossa se Mitrin Vega 3-0 Warkus @ Gra Aguaviva Mitologica, kicked-off 19:20 (AOTC -0200)
The Sylvanaes Queendom 0-2 Burchadinger @ Estadio Nueva Palmira, kicked-off 13:17 (AOTC -0200) (referee arrived late)
Geisenfried 1-0 Lymantatia @ Farf Fragar Firschendujmal I7'snerra, kicked-off 19:00 (AOTC -0200)

by **Savski Venac** » Mon Dec 03, 2012 1:59 am

The Eagles loose
It was 1.00am when the ref whiseled for kickoff.Osarius,the 6th ranked national tieam in AO was facing the Eagles with were really out of their league.Much to the suprise,Naš Stadion was overcrowded even if the Eagles were overmatched.The atmosphere was great.Delije the notorious cir from Savski Venac as well as some other firms combined with the Serbs from Farfadillis that showded up in great numbers have created such an atmosphere that i think this match will be remembered not only for the brave fight of our players bt also for the pyrothechnoc display thst was breathtaking!
The first half was very one sided.Osarius had been pressingon the defence of the Eagles but it was really hard for them to get past the defence and score their first goal.The ballpossesion of the first half was 80% for Osarius and 20% for Savski Venac ghat have shown up with the formation 5-4-1.
The second half was much more intese than anyone could expect after seeing the firs 45 minutes.During the
irst half the Eagles started attacking!They had 4 chances on target and 1 off target.Osarius lookex tired but in the 62' minute of playing Osarius had a great chance that was saved by Vadim Petrov,he succsesfully reached the ball with his hand that was sent twoards the top left corner of the goal from 20m.Petrov couldnt cach itso the ball went out for a corner.
Osarius pretty much wasted the corner.The balm was knocked p o the midfield and caght by the players of Osarius that went along the rigt side of the pitch and crossed the ball secsessfully to a Osarius's player who then headed it in the top right corner.A marvelous goal wich lowered the
morale of the Eagles witch defended for the remaining 28 minutes.
Robert Prosinečki the coach of our national team said that Eagles have shown their qualities.

The coreography from the match done by Delije depicting the white eagle that is the symbol of Serbs and Danubians(inhabitants of Savski Venac).

by **Burchadinger** » Mon Dec 03, 2012 7:48 am

The Football Star

AOCAF 38 - The Sylvanaes Queendom 0-2 Burchadinger

Match Report

As mentioned in our recap and analysation of the Burchadingan victory over Sicoutimont in the Di Bradini Cup quarter-finals on the previous page, 'Siggy' Stahler's band of merry men had no time to savour their progression to the DBC semi-finals, and were off in a rush to Farfadillis for their AOCAF opener against The Sylvanaes Queendom. As was expected, Stahler played a completely different team to the one that played in Jhanna, with Hohmann, Bruchhagen, Ortmann, Mutu, Gramlich, Branescu, Engert, Illie, Iancu, Brehme and Libor coming in for their exhausted compatriots.

The first five minutes were mostly uneventful, with Die Adler bossing the park in terms of possession. Unfortunately, and frustratingly, the team were unable to translate this dominance into goals, with the opposition's defence holding up solidly. However, cracks began to show when one of their defenders, who as of now remains for some reason unnamed and anonymous (in fact, the entire team remains unknown), was shown the yellow card for what you could call a 'professional foul' on Alexei Iancu. The free kick from Timothy Libor that followed, however, was way off the mark. The opposition had an almost immediate chance to counter, with their right fullback and winger linking up excellently. However, the shot that followed sailed into row Z.

Despite the scare, Burchadinger remained very much in control, with the possession stats lopsided in Die Adler's favour, 67-33 after just 10 minutes. On the 18th minute, the inevitable occurred, when Alexandru Illie's well-taken free kick met the head of Lukas Gramlich, who tapped in the rebound after his initial header was well blocked by the goalkeeper. 1-0 to Burchadinger, and it looked like more to come. Siggy Stahler's plan was seemingly working to perfection. Dorian and Sonya looked somewhat devoid of ideas, and had it not been for some superb goalkeeping, it would have been 2-0 in favour of the Burchadingan starlets just 2 minutes after the first goal.

Despite being more or less in control, Die Adler did look vulnerable at times. An overhead kick, not too long after a good effort from Christian Bruchhagen on the D&S goal, nearly caught Thomas Hohmann off guard, and the 21 year-old was somewhat fortunate to get a touch. Just 5 minutes later, the opposition had another good chance to equalise, with some excellent footwork from their number 10 leaving the Burchadingan back-four completely pulled apart. Unfortunately, the effort that followed wasn't really as amazing, a simple save for Hohmann.

On the other side of the pitch, Burchadinger were creating chances, but were finding it hard to rifle the ball past the D&S keeper, who was in terrific form. The best chance fell to Gramlich once again, who simply had to tap the ball in an empty net after another superb cross from Illie which left the keeper stranded. Sadly, the goalscorer blasted the ball sky-high, in what was quite frankly an embarrassing effort. Die Adler were almost made to pay for it immediately, with a swift counter-attack catching the young team off guard. However, a sloppy cross by the D&S captain meant the danger was over as fast as it began. A big wake up call for Siggy Stahler's boys, if they hadn't faced enough already.

The final D&S chance of the first half would come shortly after, and it took some really excellent goalkeeping to keep the shot out. Set up by the right winger after some very good dribbling skills, the #8 proceeded to latch on to the cross and blast a swerving ball, which looked as though it was going to sneak into the bottom left corner. Hohmann however was in no mood to concede and dived just in time to get a finger on the ball. The best chance for the opposition by far, and Stahler had the look of a worried man, impatient for the half-time whistle.

However, just as the fourth official raised the board to indicate 3 added minutes, Libor gave his team a cushion as he doubled the Burchadingan lead. A sweet through ball from Alexei Iancu, also helped by the fact that the entire Burchadingan team was played onside by some quite frankly sloppy defending, allowed the 19 year-old centre forward to neatly slot the ball in for 2-0. And as the players walked down the tunnel for half-time, that was the score.

From a neutral's perspective, it seemed as though Burchadinger would come out for the second half fully pumped up and ready to win the game emphatically. Unfortunately, for us here at The Football Star, in addition to pretty much the entire Burchadingan fan base, what was to come was, as much as I hate to say it, expected and unsurprising. Going against the expectations of everybody but us, The Sylvanaes Queendom came out greatly improved. Either that, or Die Adler just collapsed as usual. Which one it really is, is up for debate. What followed was complete dominance by the team ranked 4th in the AOCAF rankings, dictating the game's tempo and sending the Burchadingan team firmly on the back foot. It was a unanimous feeling all around Burchadinger - It was going to be an extremely long and grinding second half.

A wave of D&S attacks in the opening 5 minutes of the second half could have easily seen the scoreboard change from 'The Sylvanaes Queendom 0-2 Burchadinger' to 'The Sylvanaes Queendom 4-2 Burchadinger'. For those of you who didn't watch, it was really that bad. Firstly the #4 had a shot blocked by a brave if anything Niculae Mutu, who dived head first to block the incoming shot. The blow winded him, but D&S were unsympathetic with their #10 hitting the rebound, only to see the shot hit the crossbar and go out for a goal kick.

Soon afterward, Thomas Hohmann had an epic moment of brain fade, as he took a goal kick, and passed, like literally passed the ball to the feet of the D&S #10, who actually seemed shocked and surprised if anything. The Burchadingan back line, unable to rescue Hohmann, could only watch in horror as the player rounded the keeper. They could breathe again, however, after having bore witness to an effort that would make Lukas Gramlich feel proud, the shot full of power but drifting just wide of the goal. In fairness, the player took the shot using their weaker foot.

Despite the setback, the opposition were far from done and dusted. On the 55th minute, Hohmann was almost caught off his line when a D&S player tried their luck from almost 40 yards out, hitting the ball with an immense amount of power. Luckily for the Burchadingan goalkeeper, he was able to get a touch to it, but Dorian and Sonya meant complete business, and as every minute passed, Siggy Stahler's boys looked less and less confident and more and more as though they were about to concede lots and lots of goals.

To the relief of the Burchadingan fans, Die Adler actually began looking a bit more composed as the hour mark was surpassed. In the 66th minute, Burchadinger actually registered a shot on goal courtesy of Chris Bruchhagen, for the first time since Libor's goal just before half-time. Burchadinger's opponents were still more or less dominating, but it was relieving to see the boys actually trying to make some forays into the opponent's half instead of just clearing the ball for their lives. They were given a huge fright however when a superb ball from one of the midfielders found the feet of the D&S striker, who slotted the ball in. However, the goal was disallowed for offside, a decision that would later be proven incorrect, the replays showing that the player was in fact onside, albeit only just. The rival supporters were outraged, no doubt about that, and after the controversial decision, the game really slowed down. Once in possession, Stahler's boys were content with just passing the ball around.

From then on, the game just died. The last 10 minutes in addition to stoppage time was more a game of who could hold on to the ball the longest, and how long it'd take for a player to get dispossessed. Despite another characteristic second half collapse of epic proportions, Burchadinger held on to record a 2-0 win in their AOCAF opener, and a clean sheet, although you can argue the validity of that statement all you want. Up next are an even bigger challenge in Andossa se Mitrin Vega, the favourites in the group, who brushed Warkus aside 3-0. It will be interesting to see how Siggy Stahler copes with both this match and the DBC Semi-Final against Vilita and Turori coming up.

by **95X** » Mon Dec 03, 2012 8:15 am

95Xers Open AOCAF 38 WIth Win
SHOJERCIA, FARFADILLS—Xi Foureleven, rarely seen breaking a sweat during a competiton, found herself and her teammates drenched in sweat during an afternoon match in AOCAF Cup 38 action.

It was worth it, though, as 95X pulled out a 2-0 victory over the Blouman Empire. Xi Foureleven scored both goals in rare limited playing time, as the entire 95X bench played portions of the game.

"We had to be very careful out there," 95X National Team Head Coach Vance Cook stated following the match, from a press conference in an air-conditioned room. "Some of 'em think they're superhuman, but reality is they're not."

It was rumored that air temperatures may have reached 50°C in the area during the match.

The largest faux pas came following the match, when a foreign reporter asked Xi Foureleven a risque question. In grand Xi Foureleven fashion, she simply ignored the question and walked away.

95X may have physically sweated through this match, but will face an even tougher opponent tomorrow as they play Starblaydia, who won their match against The Inevitable Syndicate. A perennial favorite to win the entire competition, Starblaydia is one of the tougher squads 95X will face in Group 1 Action.

95X 2, Blouman Empire 0
(Foureleven :17, :51)

Private exchange following the game:
Cook: What'd he ask you?
Foureleven: The usual.
Cook: Oh?
Foureleven: He said "you're the most talented and beautiful player on a not-so-hot team on a boiling hot day, have you ever considered playing without your clothes?"
Cook: What an unprofessional quesition!
Foureleven: An animal enjoys anatomy, a boy enjoys sportspeople, a teen male enjoys girls, it takes an actual man to enjoy and appreciate a woman's contribution to the world.
Cook: (speechless)
Both go on to other post-game duties.

by **The Inevitable Syndicate** » Mon Dec 03, 2012 8:55 am

Stats Right, Fans Wrong, Syndicatian Score?: 0-1
Commiserations to The Inevitable Syndicate National Football team, who played (and lost) their first ever international game this morning. The game was, of course, against Starblaydia, and our team put up a solid defense, but unfortunately it wasn't enough.

The game got off to a lightning start at 'La Gran Avenida', Farfadillis, at 9:45 in the morning. The Inevitable Syndicate kicked off, but within mere minutes the Starblaydi team were hot on our heels. The Syndicatian team did manage to make a few shots, but Starblaydi goalkeeper Luis Maximiano managed to block every single shot we made. Archer did a similar job, but in the 65th minute, golden girl Lena Kochanska of the Starblaydi team blasted a killer goal straight into the back of the net, breaking the Syndicatian defence. Was it due to the immense heat of the stadium? The fans say yes, and that if it were typical Syndicate weather (that is, raining) then the Syndicate would have won. This didn't break their resolve, however, as Starblaydia were unable to score another goal.

Things went better than the statisticians were expecting, and we believe this may be due to the fact that the manager for the Starblaydi team died during the latest Di Bradini Cup. That new manager must have had a lot of pressure on them during today's game, so maybe that had an impact on the opponent's play.

All in all, a solid day, and an alright first entrance to international football. As a great person once said: 'Champions aren't forged by playing weak teams.' Next up: Valanora.

Song of the moment: The First Time - Approaching Nirvana

Freddie Johnson
ILN Sport

by **Secundus Kasius** » Mon Dec 03, 2012 9:44 am

A Promising Start?

It was the end of the working day, and all across the nation people were beginning to head home from their assorted offices or factories in the hope of an evening's entertainment. Many were fans of football, and were looking forward to seeing Secundus Kasius compete on an international level, whilst others set out expectantly for the Nexus borough square, where Colomba had set up one of their big screens.

The atmosphere was unusually buoyant for an official gathering, and thousands of Kasians were already present and waiting eagerly for kick-off. A giant screen towered over the crowds, and as everybody waited the skyhigh adverts were replaced with a view of Ján Rülánd Dêrmáá stadium. A hush fell upon the gathering as the cameras panned across pitch and stadium, followed by a vast roar of approval as Hayden Jones led the team forwards.

People began to settle down once more, Colomba was running out of drinks, and you could feel the excitement in the air as Laura Jackson stepped forward to begin the match. There was a moment of confusion and more than a few jeers when the referee interrupted - insisting upon a cointoss - but matters were soon resolved and play was underway!

It was with disappointment but with little surprise that the crowd saw Vilita & Turori dominate the pitch from kickoff, the Kasians had less experience, less understanding of the rules, and were not yet a cohesive team. However, it seemed many of the Vilitan forwards found Freddy Arkwright's menacing countenance more than a small distraction, and attempts to score were thwarted to the relief of all those watching back at home. Working together, Jones and Callidus started to strengthen the team's defence, and slowly but surely the ball began to remain in Kasian possession for longer than a few moments. This came to a swift end as Kiroki Mitaroka - the youngest Vilitan on the pitch - tapped the ball away from a startled Callidus, and Vilita & Turori were able to begin a series of passes which resulted in Lawaai knocking the ball in from 25 yards after 15 minutes of play. A cry of despair filled Nexus Square, and a number of Kasians took this moment to escape the crush of people and head home before the transport became ridiculous, whilst others remained hopeful to the last.

On pitch, there was a frantic attempt to calm Freddy Arkwright, who was attempting to leave the penalty area and prevent Lawaai from ever scoring again - a swift intervention from Jones and Caudex was all that stopped a major incident. Play continued, and within minutes the ball was back firmly in Vilitan possession, although Lawaai seemed to be hanging back somewhat. Quintos soon came into his own, and his swift thinking found Secundus Kasius back in the game, with the ball remaining in the midfield. After a few attempts from each side to claim another goal, Harris sped forward, slipping between the Vilitan defence to tap the ball towards Ed Holt, professional chef and renowned Kasian celebrity. He saw his moment and he took it, shooting the ball towards the unfortunate goalkeeper and sneaking it into the top corner of the net. The crowd back in Nexus went wild.

Half time was filled with riotous joy, as the Kasians hoped against hope they had a chance of winning. There was a pre-recorded message from Haxtes Sicara congratulating the team on their efforts, a brief protest from a freedom group (which was put down with equal brevity), and as the floodlights lit the fumes hovering over the Nexus gathering players returned to the field. There were jeers and boos from the crowd as Sir Ravion Victus appeared on screen - cheering his team on with a look of disbelief clearly written upon his face - and everyone's eyes were fixed to the match. The Kasian team had clearly decided to play to win, and whilst their defence remained weak the shear amount of challenges they were making seemed to keep play on an even playing field. However, those watching closely could see something unusual occurring - Holt was looking very unhappy about something, and despite a number of opportunities he seemed not to be making any serious efforts to score.

The first 30 minutes of the second half were tense, and every time the ball passed close to the goal box the crowd held their breath as one. Soon, people began to get restless as challenge after challenge was repelled, and it seemed the spectators at the stadium felt the same. At the 77th minute, as Gallus Haxtes began to plod towards the Vilitan goalbox once more, a shot rang out across the pitch. Both in Nexus and Ján Rülánd Dêrmáá stadium, everyone went momentarily silent. Haxtes - fearing assassination from his family or an attempt at using him as a hostage - booted the ball wildly and hit the deck. His hands locked firmly behind his head, breathing heavily, he could not understand why the stadium had erupted into amazed yells and cheering. Cautiously poking his head up, he saw the face of Ed Holt glaring venomously, whilst others moved in to congratulate him - it seemed he'd inadvertently brought Secundus Kasius into the lead!

After that, there wasn't anything which could top such an incredibly unlikely event, and the players on the pitch seemed to know it. Both teams were suddenly nervous of the vast crowd, not wishing to be the next target, and despite a few lacklustre attempts at scoring it appeared both sides simply wanted off the pitch as soon as possible. Back in Nexus however, the mood could not be more different - the fans had gone wild, people were on their feet and screaming at the screen, and already the nearby pubs were marking down their prices. There seemed to be a trend amongst the younger fans to imitate Gallus' dive, and for once the police present were ignoring such a blatant mockery of a member of the Haxtes family. Everyone was in high spirits, and it seemed wherever you were within the borough you'd be able to hear the sheer elation from the Kasian supporters...they had won their first international game!

by **Osarius** » Mon Dec 03, 2012 11:36 am

((OOC: My bad on the late roster, but here it is... RP coming later, hopefully.))

Osarius Squad for AOCAF XXXVIII

Team: Osarius National Football Team (aka "The Firebirds")
Style modifier: +1.5 (counter/possession-based attacking)

Manager: Amandeep Sahota (64 years old)
Assistant Manager: Ishmael Walker (52 years old)
Captain: Connor McCarthy
Vice-captain: Lynette Fields
3rd captain: Sean McCarthy

Manager: Amandeep Sahota

Assistant Manager: Ishmael Walker

Coaches: Maurice Simmons, Jeffrey Allen, Gerald Cole
Simmons, Allen and Cole are all highly-regarded coaches within Osarian football, who attained their Professional Coaching licenses at the same time as previous manager Alain Montblanc. Sahota worked alongside them at the Olympics a while back, and has a good working relationship with all three. They all offer traits often cited as being required in elite coaches, and enjoy a strong rapport with the players, which has contributed heavily to Sahota's decision to retain their services.

Specialist Coaches: Onyibo Oduoza (goalkeeping), Claudio Traga (fitness)
Oduoza once trained under the now-legendary Enzo Corradini at Hollybrent, and is credited with turning Orlando Florian into the legendary keeper he became. A cerebral man, Oduoza sometimes employs strange methods to bring out the best in his charges, and to develop vital skills. Few can argue with his results, however. Traga, on the other hand, is perhaps best known among sports fans back home for his past career as a Boxer. Upon retirement, Traga's love of sport led him to study sports science at Utica University, where he learnt to combine his boxing experience with science know-how to develop fitness regimes for professional sportsmen (and women). His system, The Lightstrike Method, is used in most professional sports clubs in Osarius as a major part of training, particularly during the off-season.

Medical Staff: Daniel Chambers (physiotherapist), Dr. Sarah Bocchetti (team doctor)
Chambers and Bocchetti are also old friends of the former manager, Benedict di Corradi, but their stock within the OFA is high. Both have excellent reputations among the players, too, making them invaluable members of the backroom staff.

The Squad


No. Pos. Player Name           Age     Team                    
#01 [GK] Marco SORANNO         22 y/o  Firewood City
#02 [LB] Tomas URENA           22 y/o  Trothwands Evolution
#03 [RB] Rodrigo CASTILLO      20 y/o  Utica University
#04 [CM] Sean McCARTHY         25 y/o  Trothwands Evolution
#05 [CB] Connor McCARTHY       25 y/o  Utica United
#06 [CB] Leon DONALDSON        20 y/o  Firewood City
#07 [RW] Alessandro CORRADINI  18 y/o  FC Barciddia
#08 [CM] Lynette FIELDS        25 y/o  Greeningham City
#09 [ST] Latrell McLAREN       25 y/o  Greeningham City
#10 [AM] Giovanna ROSSETTI     24 y/o  Real Jraxville
#11 [LW] Kristen REES          19 y/o  Grasshoppers Turic
#12 [GK] Leonor AGUILERA       20 y/o  AFC Hollybrent
#13 [GK] Bartolomeo COPPOLA    20 y/o  East Elismith
#14 [CM] Celia CAPORASO        20 y/o  Violia FC
#15 [CB] Mario DONATI          20 y/o  Burningham City
#16 [CB] Andres CARDENAS       21 y/o  Violia FC
#17 [RB] Ramira SALAS          24 y/o  Hastmead Diamante
#18 [RM] Camille MITCHELL      20 y/o  Real Jraxville
#19 [CM] Sergio ESTEVEZ        22 y/o  Rapid Hearthlands
#20 [DM] Salvatore SORANNO     22 y/o  Trothwands Evolution
#21 [LB] Harrison WILLIAMSON   19 y/o  Inter Alepio
#22 [ST] Brooklyn McGREGOR     23 y/o  Firewood City
#23 [LM] Lia D'ORTONA          25 y/o  Utica United
On Standby:                                                    
#24 [CM] Rosetta PELLEGRINO    22 y/o  Cymrwell FC
#25 [CM] Lara WEBSTER          20 y/o  Bayer Schlossberg
#26 [SW] Emiliano MARTINELLI   19 y/o  Grasshoppers Turic
#27 [ST] Fernanda FIGUEROA     25 y/o  FC Barciddia
#28 [CB] Nino RIZZUTO          22 y/o  Harrinet FC
#29 [LM] Rachel TAYLOR         22 y/o  Utica United
#30 [RW] Bradley GRIFFITHS     19 y/o  Shanak FC (on loan from Burningham City)

Usual starting lineup
[ 4-2-1-3 ]
Rees -- McLean -- Corradini
Rossetti
S. McCarthy ---- Fields
Urena -- C. McCarthy -- Donaldson -- Castillo
M. Soranno

by **Wight** » Mon Dec 03, 2012 2:56 pm

by **Hutt River** » Mon Dec 03, 2012 3:02 pm

The alarm clock rung by the side of Lister's bed. He awoke, bleary eyed and looked at the time on the clock. 6am. Why was he up this early? Who had set the alarm clock? He was sure he didn't. As he was wondering this, Kryten walked into the room.

"Ah, good morning, Mr. Lister, sir. Have a good nights sleep?"
"Yeah fine Krytie", said Lister. He sat up and immediately felt a painful headache.
"Would you like some tea? Maybe a glass of water?"
"I'll have tea thanks Kryten." The absence of beer milkshakes in the hotel had led to Lister forming other plans for his morning drink. "The usual brew Kryten"
"Of course, sir. Boiling water, a teabag and two spoonfuls of extra hot curry sauce. Correct?"
"Absolutely." After a pause Lister said, "Actually make it three this time"

After a couple of minutes wait, Kryten gave the tea to Lister. He drank deeply from the cup. When he lifted his head a spicy smell wafted around the room.

"What the smeg is that disgusting smell?" shouted Rimmer from the toilet, "Has Lister done one of his nuclear bomb farts again?"
"Morning Rimmer", Lister said exasperatedly, "How was your night?"
Rimmer poked his head out of the bathroom. "Not good. I had to deal with your mini methane factory."
"They're not that bad. I got to sleep with them."
"That's because you're used to them. Although that may be impossible to do. I've been in a bunk with you back on Red Dwarf for around 13 years and I still can't sleep with that smell."

Lister flipped his middle finger as Rimmer left the room, shaking his head. He turned to Kryten.

"Did he set my alarm clock to 6am?"
"No, sir, I did" Kryten said, with a hint of guilt in his voice.
"Why?"
"You ordered me to. Last night. You might have been drunk"
"What did I say?"
"I've forgotten the exact details now. You said to set the alarm for 6, then said some gibberish about interdimensional portals in Settle."
"Yes, I was drunk."
"There was some method in your madness though."
"Explain."
"Well, I've just found out the match kicks off in about 4 hours, so we better get a move on."

***

The team converged at the hotel front after the game. It was a dull 0-0 draw, expected of two teams playing at 10:00 in the morning. The most exciting thing that the crowd of 1,500 Hutt River fans saw was a flock of geese flying over the stadium in a 'V' shape, and a couple of gunshots in the background. There was a few wild shots either side were the most interesting things that happened in the actual match.

"What kind of person organizes a football match to be at 10am on a weekday morning. Everyone's either going to be asleep or at work." Lister ranted at no-one in particular.
"It does seem like a bit of a mistake on the organizers part, doesn't it", said Kochanski
"A bit is putting it lightly, the stadium was..." Lister cut off mid sentence as Kryten walked up with the newspaper. "Ah, Kryten. Anything interesting in there?"
"Unfortunately not, sir. There aren't too many results in here because they either kick off today or kicked off too late to be included in publishing." Kryten replied
"Too late? Don't they get published at like midnight?"
"Well, it's another case of bad timing. One game kicked off a 23:45 and another started at exactly midnight according to this. And another one kicked off at 7 this morning."
"7am. That's worse than ours. Imagine getting up at 3am just to play football." Lister entered the hotel and walked up the stairs to the room. The rest followed suite a few minutes later.

by **Starblaydia** » Mon Dec 03, 2012 3:42 pm

Starblaydi RP Permissions Box wrote:OOC Information:

Style Modifier: +1

The Starblaydia national football team are a Featured Article on NSwiki. If you've never bothered to read it, have a skim through it now, as it'll tell you more about the team, their style, culture, fans, and history than I can ever write in a roster post. Thanks.

I Give My Opponent Permission
(and actively encourage them) To:
====================
Choose My Scorers
Red & Yellow Card Players (Within reason, they're not remotely a dirty side)
GodMod Any Goalscoring Events
GodMod Other Events for Humorous Intent
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Notes:
1) The best starting eleven are numbered 1-11 and are in bold
2) I actively encourage that if you RP first you pick my scorers (if any).
3) * Denotes female player.
4) Some players have their own NSwiki articles, and those are linked.
5) Before each match, in between national anthems and kick-off, the entire 23-man squad will perform the Raiigar, Starblaydia's traditional war-dance.

Starblaydia's AOCAF Cup 38 Roster
Fresh (caretaker) Manager, Fresh Start, Same Starters

Staff
JK. Jeremy Kintz, Manager, 55
34 Caps, 11 Goals (11 Caps, 4 Goals at Under-21 level)
Formerly a player at Iskara Daii and partnered the legendary Valrauncion in the Starblaydi attack at World Cup 56, Kintz takes over from Father Juan the Fifth Takilan, who died during the 25th Di Bradini Cup. At this stage he is seen as a caretaker manager - indeed he has yet to officially leave his job at Corinthian Spirits - so Starblaydia's performance in this tournament could decide his fate.

Goalkeepers
1. Grant Hansen, GK, 30 - Foxchester Raiders
12. Luis Maximiano, GK, 25 - Corinthian Spirits
19. Dean Prinns, GK, 22 - Hecia

Defenders
2. Frederico Blassii, RB, 29 - Cedrus Soundgardia
3. Azestella Ajhabekk*, C/LB, 27 - Arcticala Inlet (Vilita)
5. Pablo Del Astra, CB, 27 - FC Capri (Valanora)
6. Juan Torres, Captain, CB, 30 - Hallad Reavers
13. Gendo Roshanak, RB, 20 - Malta Lines
14. Havana Loeb, C/LB, 22 - Tuncastle Rovers
20. Damon Kussek, CB, 26 - Jhanna City

Midfielders
4. Fussito Rodah, C/DM, 26 - Raynor City United (Valanora)
7. Sergio Di Bradini, R/CM, 26 - Iskara Daii
8. Jenji Marino, SC/AM, 25 - Cedrus Soundgardia
11. Marmitinho, LW, 28 - Corinthian Spirits
15. Ezekiel Stark, DM, 21 - Hallad Reavers
16. Jordan Johanssen, AM, 30 - Hallad Reavers
21. Brazadar Khurnos^, R/LM, 17 - Karak Ungor Chiefs
22. Levi Anatanavic, A/LM, 25 - Iskara Daii

Forwards
9. Joe Copeland, SC, 30 - Malta Lines
10. Lena Kochanska*, SC, 25 - Iskara Daii
17. Dylan Beyda, SC/CF, 29 - Tuncastle Rovers
18. Vincenzo Natrionne, SC, 22 - Vecchio Victors
23. Antonio Calamari, SC, 22 - FC Farça

Home And Away Kits
Kits created by:

Starblaydia's traditional all-white Home kit, and the all-purple Away kit with a touch of gold, both with five gold stars - representing their record-setting five World Championships - above the Starblaydi Football Association logo.

by **Farfadillis** » Mon Dec 03, 2012 4:16 pm

Group 1

The Inevitable Syndicate 0-3 Valanora @ Naš Stadion, kicked-off 10:45 (AOTC -0200)
Blouman Empire 1-1 Undisputed Atols @ Adar Jak, kicked-off 17:20 (AOTC -0200)
95X 1-1 Starblaydia @ Farf Fragar Firschendujmal I7'snerra, kicked-off 05:00 (AOTC -0200)

Team                             P  W  D  L For Ag +/- Pts
 1 Valanora                      2  2  0  0  7  1  +6  6
 2 Starblaydia                   2  1  1  0  2  1  +1  4
 3 95X                           2  1  1  0  3  1  +2  4
 4 Blouman Empire                2  0  1  1  1  3  -2  1
 5 Undisputed Atols              2  0  1  1  2  5  -3  1
 6 The Inevitable Syndicate      2  0  0  2  0  4  -4  0

Group 2

Svengarda 0-1 Audioslavia @ Farf Fragar Firschendujmal I7'snerra, kicked-off 02:00 (AOTC -0200)
Mantwenic 2-1 Urbis Tractus @ Estadio d'Onor, kicked-off 17:00 (AOTC -0200)
Thatius 0-3 New Montreal States @ Naš Stadion, kicked-off 17:45 (AOTC -0200)

Team                        P  W  D  L For Ag +/- Pts
 1 Audioslavia              2  2  0  0  4  1  +3  6
 2 New Montreal States      2  2  0  0  5  1  +4  6
 3 Thatius                  2  1  0  1  2  3  -1  3
 4 Mantwenic                2  1  0  1  2  3  -1  3
 5 Svengarda                2  0  0  2  1  3  -2  0
 6 Urbis Tractus            2  0  0  2  2  5  -3  0

Group 3

Naitpyge 1-2 Pacitalia @ Estadio Nueva Palmira, kicked-off 23:00 (AOTC -0200) (referee shot on the way to the stadium, had to be replaced, replacement arrived even laster than expcted because he was taking a nap)
Kinitaria 0-2 Yelvoldia @ La Gran Avenida, kicked-off 17:45 (AOTC -0200)
Hutt River 1-3 Wight @ Ján Rülán Dêrmáá, kicked-off 22:45 (AOTC -0200)

Team               P  W  D  L For Ag +/- Pts
 1 Pacitalia       2  2  0  0  4  1  +3  6
 2 Wight           2  2  0  0  4  1  +3  6
 3 Yelvoldia       2  1  0  1  2  2  +0  3
 4 Hutt River      2  0  1  1  1  3  -2  1
 5 Kinitaria       2  0  1  1  0  2  -2  1
 6 Naitpyge        2  0  0  2  1  3  -2  0

Group 4

Maklohi Vai 0-1 Vilita & Turori @ Naš Stadion, kicked-off 9:45 (AOTC -0200)
Falcania 4-1 Secundus Kasius @ Ján Rülán Dêrmáá, kicked-off 02:45 (AOTC -0200)
Leorudo 1-1 Kiryu-shi @ Jardin Norte, kicked-off 8:45 (AOTC -0200)

Team                    P  W  D  L For Ag +/- Pts
 1 Falcania             2  2  0  0  5  1  +4  6
 2 Kiryu-shi            2  1  1  0  3  1  +2  4
 3 Secundus Kasius      2  1  0  1  3  5  -2  3
 4 Vilita & Turori      2  1  0  1  2  2  +0  3
 5 Leorudo              2  0  1  1  1  2  -1  1
 6 Maklohi Vai          2  0  0  2  0  3  -3  0

Group 5

Savski Venac 3-5 Farfadillis @ Jardin Norte, kicked-off 11:45 (AOTC -0200) [Scorinated by Karditan]
New West Guiana 3-0 Jay Industries @ Naš Stadion, kicked-off 11:45 (AOTC -0200)
Legalese 1-0 Osarius @ Adar Jak, kicked-off 11:45 (AOTC -0200)

Team                   P  W  D  L For Ag +/- Pts 
1 New West Guiana      2  1  1  0  3  0  +3  4
2 Farfadillis          2  1  1  0  6  4  +2  4
3 Legalese             2  1  1  0  1  0  +1  4
4 Osarius              2  1  0  1  1  1  +0  3
5 Jay Industries       2  0  1  1  1  4  −3  1
6 Savski Venac         2  0  0  2  3  6  −3  0

Group 6

Burchadinger 1-0 Andossa se Mitrin Vega @ Ján Rülánd Dêrmáá, kicked-off 14:45 (AOTC -0200)
Lymantatia 2-0 Warkus @ Gre Drrena, kicked-off 14:45 (AOTC -0200)
Geisenfried 1-2 The Sylvanaes Queendom @ Adar Jak, kicked-off 02:45 (AOTC -0200)

Team                           P  W  D  L For Ag +/- Pts
 1 Burchadinger                2  2  0  0  3  0  +3  6
 2 The Sylvanaes Queendom      2  1  0  1  2  3  -1  3
 3 Geisenfried                 2  1  0  1  2  2  +0  3
 4 Andossa se Mitrin Vega      2  1  0  1  3  1  +2  3
 5 Lymantatia                  2  1  0  1  2  1  +1  3
 6 Warkus                      2  0  0  2  0  5  -5  0

by **Maklohi Vai** » Mon Dec 03, 2012 5:07 pm

Yves Gadois, very much on his own, ruined the day for Maklohi Vai. After the Vaians stuck with Vilita & Turori for 87 minutes, Gadois managed to punch in a chip shot in the 88th minute. On a breakaway down the left side of the pitch, several shots were taken in quick succession, but each time Vaian keeper Numatao Makai turned the shot back. He had 11 saves on the day. Finally, after an odd bounce put Vaian defenders out of position, Gadois was able to angle the ball into the top right corner and in. The Vaians played a tough match, but ultimately were defeated by their own offensive futility.

Coach Rimolanao Lomokanapai had this to say, "We played a great game against a great team. Good, clean game, just somebody had to win. You know, it's tough to walk off the pitch after losses like this, where you could feel it the entire time, but just never get there. Our guys on D played great today; they were really on task against this great Vilitian attack. But it's just a matter of who can break through first, and they did. Numatao kept us in the game with some great stops, and we just weren't able to penetrate well enough, simple as that. We've probably got to win out in order to advance, which will be tough, but I know it's possible with this team. They have overcome a lot of adversity, and they're going to do well, no matter how it all ends up. I've got a lot of faith in these guys."
Looking ahead, it is likely Maklohi Vai will have to win at least 2 games to even have a shot at advancing; even 3 games would not guarantee anything. Chances of advancing are currently put at 3%.

by **Vilita** » Mon Dec 03, 2012 10:32 pm

ooc: This is assumed to have been before MD2

Eel-Cat Things Rusty at Best

Vilita & Turori 1-2 Secondus Kasius

The Vilita & Turori Eel Cat things entered AOCAF 38 favored to challenge Pacitalia's claim to the regional title. After just one matchday, however, Vilita & Turori have already managed to drop their stock to the very bottom, having been defeated by unranked debutant nation Secondus Kasius.

The Eel Cat things were completely unfamiliar with their opening opponents at the Ján Rülánd Dêrmáá and suffered from that lack of knowledge an an experimental roster which included the Yeaddin Owls Jungrii Canopii, making his first appearance at the international level since World Cup 61 after spending time working with the Arcticala Robotics team developing the Robothings netminders for the Worlds Fair Player tournament and Di Bradini Cups.

One might supposed that, even if the Eel-Cat things underperformed in attack and should have been able to win the game anyway, the single goal that Viji-mara Lawaai converted after the strong play from Kiroki Mitaroka 15 minutes into the match should still have been enough to give 3 points to the Eel-Cat things. Some pointed to Canopii's rust as the culprit that allowed a pair of less-than-stellar attempts to be converted to give the victory to Secondus Kasius.

The Eel-Cat things were being led by Vilitan manager Mikala Abellán, taking the reigns for the first time after Vilitan head coach Calaesa Mitaroka declined the opportunity to lead the regional side, a role that former Vilitan National Team head coaching duo Kris Wrice and Tika Massa shared duties with, and Turorian head coach Mikael Gibbons opted to spend the time focusing on 'Something Bigger' for his Turorian side that required his effort and prevented him standing behind the bench for the duration of the AOCAF competition in Farfadillis.

The protege of Lorenzo Abellán, Mikala had a lot of potential after leading Makosile to the Stellar Division title for the first and only time in club history then following that up with a Tropical Trophy title. However, after plummeting to 10th in the table the following season, Abellán left Makosile and spent a (trophyless) season on the staff at Jungle Strike FC which, naturally, resulted in wholesale changes that left Abellán without a job once again. With no coach for the Eel-Cat things reigonal team, the Vilitan & Turorian football associations agreed that perhaps it was an opportunity to take advantage of an untapped managerial talent to implement a position as permanent regional manager, starting with Mikala Abellán.

Thus far, the experiment has certainly had less than desirable results, but Abellán will have four more matchdays to climb out of the rut and advance Vilita & Turori to the knockout stage where both the football associations and the fans expect them to be.

	Secundus Kasius
:: Goalscorers :: :: 15' Viji-mara Lawaai	:: Goalscorers :: :: 34' Ed Holt :: 77' Gallus Haxtes
:: Best Player: Viji-mara Lawaai :: Worst Player: Lioniaa Tana :: Shots on Target: 7 :: Corner Kicks: 4	:: Best Player: Ed Holt :: Worst Player: N/A :: Shots on Target: 4 :: Corner Kicks: 3

Vilita & Turori Eel Cat Things (3-(1-4)-2) ::
[GK] Jungrii Canopii, [D] Lioniaa Tana, [D] Ritopa Simafela, [D] Kadi Molali, [DMC] Restiaa Mumamba, [ML] Jomur Hulyer, [MC] Steffyn Siazzu, [MC] Kiroki Mitaroka, [MR] Raso Tareak, [FC] Viji-mara Lawaai, [FC] Kristofer Kilpter
BENCH::
[FC] Lita Adjei, [FC] Yves Gadois, [M] Vrotaoa Lorasoiba, [M] Astara Daiili, [U] Xcnaio Bansoa, [D] Ricata Amakra, [GK] Jawz Tiiaupila

Vilita Substitutions::
(62) - Viji-mara Lawaai >>> Lita Adjei
(63) - Ritopa Simafela >>> Astara Daiili
(71) - Lioniaa Tana >>> Xcnaio Bansoa

by **95X** » Tue Dec 04, 2012 12:13 am

No Rest For the Weary as 95X Draws Starblaydia
FERDULLAELE, FARFADILLS—If it seems impossible for a hotel to run out of cold water, just ask the front desk of the one patronized by the 95X National Soccer Team following their first match of the current AOCAF Cup tournament.

Add to the 5 AM local time kick-off for the second match, and it equated to 22 showers running at the same time.

Still, 95X would play an overall excellent match against Starblaydia in front of hundreds of thousands of soccer fans holding something this reporter hopes resembled coffee at Farf Fragar Firschendujmal I7'snerra.

The two played to a scoreless tie through the first half, with Toby Sigrid scoring what he thought was a goal at 43 minutes. When reviewed by the referee, it was waived off as not going inside the goalpost.

The second half had a well-balanced feel, with 95X in possession for 20 minutes and Starblaydia 25. It was the opponents who went up 1-0 on a Joe Copeland surprise in the 57th minute. Not to be outdone, 95X proved they would not call the game in, with no fewer than 9 attempts the remainder of the match. Xi Foureleven remained the only goal scorer for 95X this tournament with a curved corner kick in the 71st minute.

"It's natural," Foureleven said after the match.

Thus far, both 95X and Starblaydia now have 1 win and one draw in two matches. The next opponent is The Inevitable Syndicate, who is still searching for its first win of the regional championship.

"The longer it takes, the more you want it," 95X Head Coach Vance Cook explained of the psychology of winless teams. "With only five group play matches and national teams expected to display excellence and the best players of their nation, there's never a precaution we can afford to miss."
95X 1, Starblaydia 1
(Foureleven :71; Copeland :57)

In the lobby at the next hotel in which the 95X National Team is staying.

Desk Clerk (to Vance Cook): I'm sorry, sir, you should have discussed that with us sooner. We are already completely booked for the night and you have one less room than the original reservation, we will be happy to refund the difference and still extend the discount based on the number of rooms, however there are simply no more rooms available.

Cook (to his team): OK everyone, we're one short on the womens' accommodations, would one of the starters who has a suite be willing to share with one of the reserves?

Foureleven (immediately following, in a monotone voice): I will.

The bench players are suddenly shocked with envy—one of them will get to spend the night with the team captain, as they all think one of them is being taken under Foureleven's wing (one of the male players even jokingly asked to another teammate "can I be a girl for the night?"). In reality, Foureleven only wanted to maintain team harmony and togetherness by avoiding a needless debate before it began. Room keys were handed out, and one of the younger players from the end of the bench was assigned the extra bed in Foureleven's room. She shrieks with excitement as the team gathers their personal belongings.

Bench player (to Foureleven, in an extremely hyper, fast-paced teen voice): Heey, I know we haven't talked much, I'm at the end of the bench, my name's MacKenzee—

Foureleven (cutting off MacKenzee): Sorry, I don't do small-talk. Words are for those incapable of taking actions.

Bench player: Ooh, I was hoping I could learn more from you, like, um, I'm 16 and—

Foureleven: Listen to the words to the ball I say with my cleats.

It was so simple, so well-said, MacKenzee stopped the conversation with a slightly heavy heart. She now knew if she wanted to have an ounce of national starting lineup talent in the future she'd have to rethink her philosophy on life. Noticing she was the last one left in the lobby after contemplating that line for so long, she went to her accommodation and spent the rest of the night in silence, despite being only feet away from the teammate she admired the most.

by **The Inevitable Syndicate** » Tue Dec 04, 2012 1:11 am

Vanorians Fight with Valor To Secure A Win
Naš Stadion, Farfadillis, at 10:45 in the morning, and the Syndicatian team were ready to play football. Or so they thought. Today was the day of the second AOCAF match, and the Syndicatian team suffered a defeat to Valanora, 3-0.

To be honest, I think the Syndicate went into this game knowing they were going to lose. As one of the best teams in this tournament, Valanora is a huge force to be reckoned with, and The Syndicatian team felt the full force of the Vanorians today.

Valanora kicked off, and straight away the ball was zipped past our midfielders, and our defenders had to keep on their toes and play their best to stop the opponent. Unfortunately, this wasn't good enough, as in the 18^th minute, a great shot by Allandren Fresco secured the Vanorians their first goal. Now, Naš Stadion is traditionally known for it's oddities in scores, but if you multiply 0 by anything, it's still 0. The Syndicate were unable to get close to the opponent's goal in the first half, which just goes to show that the best defense is a good offense.

Speaking of offense, 47 minutes into the game, one of our front men Nathan Powell was tackled badly by Vanorian defender Ainglad Gwavaul. Gwavaul was given a yellow card for his offense, much to the delight of the Syndicatian fans, and this must have enraged the opponent, as four minutes later, in the 51^st minute, another goal, this time by Tûrin Aerataur, went straight past Dominic Archer's face and careening into the back of the net. It was at this point the Syndicatians knew there was no way of winning, and the defense after this point seemed a bit lackluster, as on the 66^th minute, yet another goal by Allandren Fresco made it past our team. Luckily, the Vanorians were not able to score another goal before the match ended. Final score: Valanora 3-0 Inevitable Syndicate.

Statistics say that The Inevitable Syndicate are now dead last, with Undisputed Atols drawing their game against Blouman Empire. It's alright though, because if we win our next three games, we could come second! However, there's only one thing stopping us at the moment: 95X. Bradley Birch has already made a comment on how he's a little scared of 95X Striker Xi Foureleven, and we can tell why. Luke Mitchell, on the other hand, seems smitten. We'll see how that affects his game tomorrow.

Freddie Johnson
ILN Sport

by **Blouman Empire** » Tue Dec 04, 2012 2:08 am

OOC: Apologies for failing to post, I am currently moving houses and the deadline day is fast approaching, I sometimes RP at work but even that has left me with little free time. I will attempt to get a roster and RP up shortly. For those wanting a roster to give their RPs more beef, just use the roster I posted in the last CoH, it will be almost the same (will ensure any players mentioned are in the team) and the manager is different

by **Savski Venac** » Tue Dec 04, 2012 2:53 am

Second in the row!
The national football team of Savski Venac,nicknamed "The Eagles" has lost its second match in the row placing them on the bottom of the group table.The opponents were the hosts of this years AOCAF.The Jardin Norte was full of Farfadillis flags and only one small was filled with red-blue colours.5-3 was the result of this one.Even though these two were ranked "La Vherderoja"
literally ripped Vadim Petrov's net.Farfadillis national team really couldn complain about alack of support.
The first half was marked with uncertaity, as the two teams were constantly going from defence to counterattack.The first goal in the 12th minute of the match scored by Fermin Juarez was greated with a noise so loud the suburbans could hear it.It was a goal of a player with a wonderfull eye for a goal.The shot by the Eagles just before the goal was stopped by the skillfull Erafon Lisidiren.He shot the ball up on the midfield that was caught by Juarez that easely dribbled through the defence of Savski Venac.The second one,just five minutes later
was scored by Rancisc Tenian.La Vherderoja had prevously had a shot on the goal but Petrov sucsessfuly managed to deflect the ball.It was a corner kick.Rancisc Tenian that was on the penalty shot dot got the ball and saw the chance wich he took.It looked as it was all over for The Eagles, butin the 29th Neješ who was some 10m from the goal, got the ball from left side sent by Dobrica Erić.Lisidiren saw the cross and ran twoards Neješ to catch the ball before him.Unfortunately for La Vherderoja,Lisidiren wasnt quick enough,Neješ got the ball between his legs and lobbed Lisidiren.The last goal of the first half was scored in the stoppage time by Dino Petrov who got a shot from around 20m from the goal.The ball deflected of the crossbar and into the goal.
The two teams were back on terms again.Savski Venac had the chance to get its first points right before the eyes of the home fans.The 52nd minute was marked with an eary silence from the ome fans while you could only hear Delije(The supporters of Savski Venac) chanting:"Why did you go silent?".Some twenty flares were lit on the stand where Delije were in euphoria.Neješ got the ball in the midfield then had a long run and just in front of the defence that was standing on the line of the penalty box.He lobbed them and sent the ball up twoards the top left corner of the goal.Lisidiren was unable to do anything.But La Vherderoja wasnt going to look on the ground.They got the game right back on terms when Friekder Dandalleion got a through ball witch went between two defenceman of Savski Venac.He outran the defenders got to the ball and ran like the wind twoards Vadim Petrov who was waiting at the goal. Dandalleion shot the ball that went twoards the left post,Petrov streched every muscle to reach that.The ball deflected off the post and gort back to Dandalleion that ran in the goal with the ball.The two teams were back on terms as you could hear a stunning noise from the home crowd.In the 68th Andrew Buckett made a foul on Mati O'rosso.The referee has shown him a yellow card.
A free kick was underway.Ichi Tuzzo was taking it 34m from the hoal.The ball went straight under the crossbar.La Vherderoja was back in the lead.The last goal was scored in the 87th minute from awonderfull counter attack.Juarez was the scorer again.When he ref whiseled the final score was 5-3.

After the match in the lockeroom.

"How in the hell did we manage to concede 5 goals?!"
The players were all looking down as Prosinečki was shouting.
"Look boys,we are maybe underdogs in this AOCAF but we could of won this one."
He calmed down.
"We need to analize this match and try not to make the same mistakes again.
We are maybe going to ave some changes in the starting 11.You have ten minutes to get ready and be outsidefor the minibus."

by **Burchadinger** » Tue Dec 04, 2012 7:21 am

*sigh*

Siggy Stahler grew restless. He had tried sleeping almost two hours ago, but it was now nearly midnight, and with 2 matches of great significance ahead of him the next day, he knew he needed all the rest he could get. Problem was, for one reason or another, he just couldn't sleep. Normally, he'd give adrenaline as the excuse. Afterall, his squad of young Burchadingans had just pulled off another upset of sorts against Andossa se Mitrin Vega. A tight victory, but a victory nonetheless. But an adrenaline rush of epic proportions was not the reason for his inability to get some shut eye. He wasn't still revelling in the victory at Ján Rülánd Dêrmáá almost seven hours ago. Siggy Stahler wasn't basking in the past, he was worried about the future. He lay on his bed in darkness for a few minutes, before getting up and deciding to go up to the lounge, to get a warm drink and read the newspaper. Something like that. Anything that'd keep him busy.

Clad in a white collared shirt, one of those ones he'd usually wear under his trademark camel coat, the 48 year-old made his way to the top of the building, to the hotel's executive lounge. Picking up a newspaper at the entrance, he made his way in, and stood and stared as he tried to figure which place he was going to sit at. There was nobody there actually, which naturally made the selection infinitely tougher. Towards the end of the room, he spotted the back of a man, wearing a light blue jumper. Quickly, Siggy recognised the man as Florin Alexe, his assistant.

"Florin?", he said across the room.
Florin, who was reading a magazine, looked back, and surprised, returned the greeting and invited him over. "Boss! Come have a seat!" motioning to the empty seat at his table.
Siggy made his way over to the table, making himself a coffee using the machine next to him. "So? You couldn't sleep?"
"Actually boss I come here every evening. I don't really sleep much anyway."
"Insomnia?"
"Maybe. Never really bothered getting it checked. It's no big deal, I'm fine. Life goes on."
"Well, you should get it checked."
Florin smiled. "Is that an order?"
The older man grinned back. "Maybe!"
The two shared a chuckle. Putting down his magazine and taking a sip of tea, Florin leaned back and looked his boss in the eye. "So what brings you here tonight? Still can't get over the win?", he smiled.
"Actually, no. I couldn't go to sleep because...", he paused.
"Because?"
"Because I'm worried."
"Worried about Vilita? Or Geisenfried? Or both?"
"Both... And more actually."
"What do you mean boss?"
"Tomorrow... The game against Vilita. I mean right after we beat ASMV I was still bubbling with excitement and confidence. Well now... I don't know, I'm just so scared about losing it."
"We can win this boss, trust me."
"Oh sure we can. Anything is possible. But saying we lose... You know how much momentum that takes out of the team? An irreplaceable amount. It'd kill our AOCAF, without a doubt. The FA and Ministry were stupid enough to do this anyway. Exhausted players playing two matches in a day, without a single day for breaks is no way to succeed in a tournament. Which makes momentum and adrenaline so much more important. Take it away and we're right down to earth."
"Stay confident boss. It isn't the end of the world. I mean what you've done, what you've done for this country's football is something amazing which so many tried to do before you. I mean, that may be a bit premature but look at yourself! DBC semi-finals! 2 wins in 2 against some of AO's strongest squads! And I'll bet you my life that back home, wherever it is you look, there are people smiling, laughing and celebrating in pubs and homes, people who have forgotten about the horrors that befell them not too long ago. And it's thanks to you boss. You did this. No matter what happens to you, or me, or the team, no matter what, you ought to be fucking proud of yourself."
"You make me sound like I'm God, Florin.", Siggy said dryly. He soon followed it up with a smile. "But thank you. You know, you're the best assistant I could possibly have been saddled with."
Florin beamed. "Thank you boss! Though your use of 'saddled' makes me sound like a burden."
"I don't mean it that way Florin!", Siggy laughed.
"Well it better not! Hah!"
"What are your plans after this is all over?"
Florin hesitated, "I haven't actually thought about that actually. Nothing special I guess. Go back and spend time with the missus I guess. Would be the obvious thing to do, no? How about you?"
"I'll probably try and get my job back!"
"What? You can't be serious boss! The wages and everything are so much better here! And..."
"And so is the stress, Florin.", Siggy interrupted. "It's nice, having the money, being appreciated by a large amount of people, but in the end as much as I love football I don't love the stress."
There was a brief moment of silence. Florin took another sip of his tea before looking up. "You know boss, you can't go back."
"Why ever not?"
"The boys will be all over you. The other teachers will be complaining they can't teach!"
Siggy smiled. "I never thought of that Florin. Then what would you suggest I do?"
"Oh I don't know... Retire?"
The two men laughed. "Young man I'm only 48 you know! Not even fifty!"
"And I am 37! Not exactly what you'd call young!"
"I'm surprised to hear yourself say that to be frank!"
"Well I gotta be honest with myself."
Siggy put down his cup. "You know Florin, thanks for being such a great assistant... And friend."
Florin looked up and smiled. "You're welcome boss!"

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