Trindl Cup I [Invite Only/Everything Thread]

[Semarland]

MORE INFO TO COME SOON
Welcome!
Welcome to the first ever Trindl Cup! Sponsored by the largest supermarket in Semarland, Trindl, this cup is an invite-only tournament for 16 of the biggest teams in the multiverse to warm up before they begin qualification for the World Cup 73 Finals. Hosted in a range of stadiums across Semarland, it is an exciting time for football fans in Semarland as some of the biggest names in the multiverse come to the tournament.

Signed up (16/16):
1. Semarland
2. Polar Islandstates
3. Farfadillis
4. Cosumar
5. Osarius
6. Eura
7. The Royal Kingdom of Quebec
8. Apox
9. San Jose Guayabal
10. Unified Sunrise Islands
11. Nephara
12. Ceni
13. Audioslavia
14. Pasarga
15. Valladares
16. Acronius

Groups randomised with random.org
Group A:
Semarland
Acronius
Polar Islandstates
Audioslavia

Group B:
Pasarga
Ceni
Cosumar
Valladares

Group C:
Nephara
Osarius
The Royal Kingdom of Quebec
Apox

Group D:
Unified Sunrise Islands
San Jose Guayabal
Eura
Farfadillis

Sunday, 27th September - Matchday One
Monday, 28th September - Matchday Two
Tuesday, 29th September - Matchday Three
Wednesday, 30th September - Quarter Finals
Thursday, 1st October - Semi Finals
Friday, 2nd October - Final and Third Place Playoff

Group A:
MD1 - Semarland v Polar Islandstates (1 v 3) - Natunolstadion, Jansberg, 86,000
MD1 - Acronius v Audioslavia (2 v 4) - Stadion Jansberg, Jansberg, 72,000
MD2 - Semarland v Audioslavia (1 v 4) - Natunolstadion, Jansberg, 86,000
MD2 - Acronius v Polar Islandstates (2 v 3) - Stadion Jansberg, Jansberg, 72,000
MD3 - Semarland v Acronius (1 v 2) - Stadion Jansberg, Jansberg, 72,000
MD3 - Polar Islandstates v Audioslavia (3 v 4) - Natunolstadion, Jansberg, 86,000

Group B:
MD1 - Pasarga v Cosumar (1 v 3) - Fransborg Park, Fransborg, 39,000
MD1 - Ceni v Valladares (2 v 4) - Stadion Metner, Krsthaven, 63,000
MD2 - Pasarga v Valladares (1 v 4) - Fransborg Park, Fransborg, 39,000
MD2 - Ceni v Cosumar (2 v 3) - Stadion Metner, Krsthaven, 63,000
MD3 - Pasarga v Ceni (1 v 2) - Stadion Metner, Krsthaven, 63,000
MD3 - Cosumar v Valladares (3 v 4) - Fransborg Park, Fransborg, 39,000

Group C:
MD1 - Nephara v The Royal Kingdom of Quebec (1 v 3) - Stadion Reyenoord, Eikborg, 53,000
MD1 - Osarius v Apox (2 v 4) - Quayside, Kolberg, 54,000
MD2 - Nephara v Apox (1 v 4) - Stadion Reyenoord, Eikborg, 53,000
MD2 - Osarius v The Royal Kingdom of Quebec (2 v 3) - Quayside, Kolberg, 54,000
MD3 - Nephara v Osarius (1 v 2) - Quayside, Kolberg, 54,000
MD3 - The Royal Kingdom of Quebec v Apox (3 v 4) - Stadion Reyenoord, Eikborg, 53,000

Group D:
MD1 - Unified Sunrise Islands v Eura (1 v 3) - Lindersson Arena, Nuholm, 52,000
MD1 - San Jose Guayabal v Farfadillis (2 v 4) – Sorensen House, Kangemark, 39,000
MD2 - Unified Sunrise Islands v Farfadillis (1 v 4) - Lindersson Arena, Nuholm, 52,000
MD2 - San Jose Guayabal v Eura (2 v 3) - Sorensen House, Kangemark, 39,000
MD3 - Unified Sunrise Islands v San Jose Guayabal (1 v 2) - Sorensen House, Kangemark, 39,000
MD3 - Eura v Farfadillis (3 v 4) - Lindersson Arena, Nuholm, 52,000

Quarter Finals:
QF1 - A1 v B2 – Fransborg Park, Fransborg, 39,000
QF2 – A2 v B1 – Sorensen House, Kangemark, 39,000
QF3 – C1 v D2 – Quayside, Kolberg, 54,000
QF4 – C2 v D1 – Stadion Reyenoord, Eikborg, 53,000

Semi Finals:
SF1 – QF1 v QF2 – Lindersson Arena, Nuholm, 52,000
SF2 – QF3 v QF4 – Stadion Metner, Krsthaven, 63,000

Final:
SF1 Winner v SF2 Winner – Natunolstadion, Jansberg, 86,000
Third Place Playoff:
SF1 Loser v SF2 Loser – Stadion Jansberg, Jansberg, 72,000

HOST CITIES, TRAINING GROUNDS AND LIAISON OFFICERS:
Each team is appointed a liaison officer who will work with the team throughout the competition. They will be also allocated a host town/city – teams who aren’t in one of the cities who will host games in the tournament will be located in the nearest town/city to where they play twice. Special training complexes have been built there especially for this tournament and future ones to suit their needs.

Acronius – East Johannestadt – Mikkelsen Training Complex – Jannick Brandstrom, 34
Polar Islandstates – Jansberg – Riverside (FC Jansberg) – Kojo Osei-Bonso, 31
Audioslavia – Maiderstad – Maider Valley Training Centre – Adefemi Bankole, 46

Pasarga – Fransborg – North Park (Fransborg set Njilkaer) – Mikkael Nevvik, 32
Ceni – Krsthaven – Jacobsen End North Side (Krsthaven) – Adren Hansen, 31
Cosumar – Karlsande – Eriksen Lane Training Complex – Abidemi Taiwo, 30
Valladares – Solberg – Oakfields – Mads Parsberg, 28

Nephara – Eikborg – Westport (Eikborg Club) – Graham Hansen, 42
The Royal Kingdom of Quebec – Kolberg – Quayside Training Ground (FC Kolberg) – Isaiah Barrington, 26
Osarius – Ekkelstad – Fransen Way – Mathias den Nicklas, 35
Apox – Sandburg – Sandburg Hall – Mikael Poulsen, 35

Unified Sunrise Islands – Nuholm – Marc Jonsson Grounds (FC Nuholm) – Gunner Lindstrand, 42
San Jose Guayabal – Kangemark – Canalside (Kangemark Sport) – Asamoah Amos, 46
Eura – Lindstad – Lindstad Quays – Karl Jacobsen, 31
Farfadillis – Erikstad Marshes – Den Johansen Ground – Markus Palmwell, 32

[Semarland]

SEMARLAND NATIONAL FOOTBALL TEAM, OFFICIAL TRINDL CUP SQUAD

NATIONAL STADIUM - Natunolstadion, Jansberg, 86,000


Home - Goalkeeper - Away
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STAFF:
Manager: Andreas Jansen, 42
A definite national footballing hero of Semarland, both playing wise and managing wise, Andreas Jansen became the first ever manager to lead Semarland to the World Cup finals. A somewhat surprise appointment following the resignation of Henrik Jensen, who has gone on to manage Molsbik Arkjet, fortunately Andreas Jansen stepped in. Having already done his coaching badges before, it came as a surprise that he was appointed so early yet being a qualified coach. He proved the doubters wrong as he lead Semarland into the World Cup group stages, via the playoffs after finishing second in their group, defeating Buyan in the aforementioned playoff in an inspiring second-leg victory. He’s looking to have a solid AOCAF performance too, before going onto the next World Cup which Semarland will hope to qualify for again.

Assistant manager: Tunde Ajayi, 44
44 year old Tunde Ajayi is no stranger to the world of assistant managing. Ajayi was previously the assistant manager at Eikborg Club for four years, leading them to higher positions. Capped by Semarland 28 times, scoring twice, in his playing days he often featured at centre-back or in defensive midfield, earning him the nickname “the brick wall.” Like Jansen, he’d be interested in remaining in the coaching setup for a while - maybe as a first-team coach or just as a general tactical coach. One thing that will delight the SFA is his experience and professionalism - despite his rather young age, he has been involved in coaching setups for eight years, since he was 34 when he retired due to a knee injury. As well as being the assistant manager of the side, Ajayi is also the head coach of FC Jansberg U14s, with his children Kunle and Ibrahim playing just a few age groups below.

First team coach: Yohan Martinsson, 41
First team coach: Raul Juarez (FFD)
Tactical coach: Johan Nikkelsen, 37
Goalkeeping coach: Martin Datheim, 43
Defensive coach: Johannes Pedersen, 45
Attacking coach: Franco Fortaleza (FFD)
B team coach: Sven Svoldreik, 42
U21 coach: Adren Christiansen-Hallensburg, 40
U21 coach: Morten Poulsen, 40
Fitness coach: Rasmus Karlsen, 41
Fitness coach: Jacob Denmark, 30
Head physio: Lars Mikkelsen-Schone, 42
Physio: Mats Borg, 44
Physio: Tobias Jensen-Moller, 48
Doctor: Stefan Tramsø, 49
Doctor: Åke Ulfsson, 41
Performance analyst: Karl Jansen, 41
Performance analyst: Tobias Mikkelsen, 30
Head scout: Karl Sorensen, 42
Domestic scout: Yoann Livimbi, 30
Domestic scout: Mark Eriksen, 29
International scout: Mikkel Pedersen, 37
International scout: Soren Nathanielsen, 43
Scout: Johan Martinsen, 41
Scout: Clarck Mbala, 25
Spokesman, Mikael Stevestad, 46

MATCHDAY ONE:
#1 - GK - Marco Valbuena - Age 25 - CSKA Quebec (QUE) - 25 caps
#2 - DR - Nathaniel Oseni - Age 20 - Molsbik Arkjet - 8 caps
#3 - DL - Matur Eiriksson - Age 25 - St John's Arsenal (QUE) - 91 caps, 1 goal
#4 – DC – Soren Pedersen – Age 29 – Wrexton FC (APX) – 36 caps, 1 goal
#5 – DC – Jakob Lunds – Age 27 – Exton FC (APX) – 89 caps, 3 goals
#6 – MC – Marcel Labonne – Age 24 – Red Star Severny (PIS) – 31 caps, 5 goals
#7 – ML – Abel Nkutu – Age 27 – Hastmead Diamante (OSR) – 30 caps, 3 goals
#8 - MC – Demba Cisse – Age 29 – RSK Longyearbyen Town (PIS) – 93 caps, 24 goals
#9 – ST – Jakob Lindesfarne – Age 26 – Ulsa (EUR) – 25 caps, 20 goals
#10 – ST – Marc Lygaard – Age 34 – FC Jansberg – 211 caps, 132 goals
#11 – MR – Diego Snow – Age 24 – La Nueva Avenida (FFD) – 32 caps, 3 goals

MATCHDAY TWO:
#12 – GK – Blaise N’Zonzi – Age 25 – Utica United (OSR) – 18 caps
#19 – DR – Johan Huxley – Age 19 - FF Berafjörðinn (BLK) – Uncapped
#21 – DL – Rasmus Norregaard – Age 25 – Wye United (APX) – 33 caps
#13 – DC – Martell Chalobah – Age 20 – FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla (PIS) – 8 caps, 1 goal
#24 – DC – Bwanzenzi Nzonzi – Age 21 – Krsthaven – Uncapped
#25 – DMC – Andre Carlstadt – Age 19 – Sporting Solsholm – Uncapped
#14 – MC – Tunji Tunde – Age 21 – SK Franz Jozef City (PIS) – 35 caps, 6 goals
#23 – MC – Lasse Pedersen – Age 23 – La Halda 1845 (YTT) – Uncapped
#20 – AMC – Florent Marcssen – Age 20 – Jan Mayen Islanders (PIS) – 16 caps, 3 goals
#16 – ST – Isaac Nketiah – Age 18 – FC Torshavn (PIS) (On loan from FC Jansberg) – 6 caps, 4 goals
#18 – ST – Serge Mavididi - Age 18 – FC Torshavn (PIS) (On loan from FC Jansberg) – 6 caps, 4 goals

MATCHDAY THREE:
#22 – GK – Kojo Boakye-Yiadom – Age 21 – FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla (PIS) – 8 caps
#26 – DR – Jamar Bentgate – Age 19 – Sporting Solsholm – 2 caps
#27 – DL – Martin Eriksen – Age 20 – New Oxford Nucleus (CEN) – 4 caps
#28 – DC – Matjas Nordland – Age 25 – Hastmead Diamante (OSR) – 23 caps
#30 – DC – Niko Schone – Age 23 – Melendez FC (SJG) – 1 cap
#29 – DMC – Emmanuel Sambu – Age 18 – FC Jansberg – 6 caps, 1 goal
#31 – MC – Serge Boateng – Age 21 – Millennium City Eagles (NFX) – 1 cap
#32 – MC – Sodiq Adebayo – Age 26 – Sporting Solsholm – 2 caps
#15 – AMC – Marc Strand – Age 20 – FC Endeavour (APX) – 15 caps, 7 goals
#17 – ST – Yannick Simeone – Age 24 – La Nueva Avenida (FFD) – 48 caps, 18 goals
#33 – ST – Kofi Boakye-Yiadom – Age 19 – FC Jansberg - Uncapped

1 	GK 	Marco Valbuena           Age 25 	CSKA Quebec [QUE]
2 	DR 	Nathaniel Oseni  	 Age 19 	Molsbik Arkjet [SEM]
3 	DL 	Matur Eiriksson 	         Age 25 	St John’s Arsenal [QUE]
4 	DC 	Soren Pedersen 	         Age 29 	Wrexton FC [APX]
5 	DC 	Jakob Lunds 	         Age 27 	Exton FC [APX]
6 	DMC 	Marcel Labonne 	         Age 24 	Red Star Severny [PIS]
7 	ML 	Abel Nkutu 	         Age 27 	Hastmead Diamante [OSR]
8 	MC 	Demba Cisse 	         Age 29 	RSK Longyearbyen Town [PIS]
9 	ST 	Jakob Lindesfarne 	 Age 26 	Ulsa [EUR]
10 	ST 	Marc Lygaard 	         Age 34 	FC Jansberg [SEM]
11 	MR 	Diego Snow 	         Age 24 	La Nueva Avenida [FFD]
12 	GK 	Blaise N’Zonzi 	         Age 25 	Utica United [OSR]
13 	DC 	Martell Chalobah 	 Age 20 	FC1. Bjarney Flotilla [PIS]
14 	MC 	Tunji Tunde 	         Age 21 	SK Franz Jozef City [PIS]
15 	AMC 	Marc Strand 	         Age 20 	FC Endeavour [APX]
16 	ST 	Isaac Nketiah 	         Age 18 	FC Torshavn [PIS]
17	ST	Yannick Simeone	          Age 24	La Nueva Avenida [FFD]
18 	ST 	Serge Mavididi 	         Age 18 	FC Torshavn [PIS]
19 	DR	Johan Huxley	         Age 19	FF Berafjörðinn [BLK]
20 	AMC	Florent Marcssen 	 Age 20 	Jan Mayen Islanders [PIS]
21 	DL 	Rasmus Norregaard 	 Age 25	Wye United [APX]
22	GK	Kojo Boakye-Yiadom	 Age 21	FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla [PIS]
23 	MC	Lasse Pedersen 	         Age 23 	La Halda 1845 (YTT)
24 	DC	Bwanzenzi Nzonzi 	 Age 21 	Krsthaven [SEM]
25 	DMC	Andre Carlstadt 	 Age 19 	Sporting Solsholm [SEM]
26 	DR 	Jamar Bentgate            	 Age 19 	Sporting Solsholm [SEM]
27 	DL 	Martin Eriksen 	         Age 20 	New Oxford Nucleus [CEN]
28 	DC 	Matjas Nordland 	 Age 25 	Hastmead Diamante [OSR]
29 	DMC 	Emmanuel Sambu        	 Age 18 	FC Jansberg
30 	DC 	Niko Schone 	         Age 23	Melendez FC [SJG]
31 	MC 	Serge Boateng	         Age 21 	Millennium City Eagles [NFX]
32 	MC 	Sodiq Adebayo 	         Age 26 	Sporting Solsholm [SEM]
33 	ST 	Kofi Boakye-Yiadom 	 Age 19 	FC Jansberg [SEM]

[San Jose Guayabal]

NOTE: I encourage all my groupmates to check the details posted in the roster, might give you an idea on how to RP my nation without any misconception, if you have questions, please TG me.

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San José Guayabal (SJG) National Team

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The Guayabalense NT in the last cycle

After some time of success during the World Cup 70 Qualifiers and also during a great part of the World Cup 71 Qualifiers where they almost dominated their group but felll off in a last matchday game against the top seed, Saintland, there was hope at playoffs but a fatal error from Hernández turned one of the most memorable comebacks of Guayabalense football (From losing 0-2 to winning 4-2 at home and going to WC during those minutes) into another missed chance to be in the World Cup Finals, an own goal in the 92nd minute was enough to send San José Guayabal to the CoH again.

That CoH was beileved to be a fiasco according to some sport pundits, a sahem at home was forecasted but the national team, under the conduction of Paulo Oliveira and Alfredo Herrera performed an spectacular participation that made dream to an entire nations, reaching the final with a new game style, very solid in defense, allowing just one goal during the entire tournament, the final against an historic team like Valanora was the launching platform to glory for La Selecta, who after a hard fought game, they lifted the champions trophy after beating the Vanorians 4-3 in Penalty Kicks.

After a splendid World Cup Qualifiers, La Selecta managed to get back into World Cup Finals after an absence of eight years, after losing the first game against Felix and tying the second with Kandorith their hopes for a Round of 16 were depending of Kandorith vs Felix game and also of their performance against The Holy Empire, despite they did one of the most memorable games of the history of Guayabalense football by beating The Holy Empire 2-0, they failed to qualify to the second round because Felix beat the Kandorese squad. After that, La Selecta is aiming to get ready for this edition of the Trindl Cup and try to do their best in this, the team will have some variations compared to the usual line up but the strategy will be almost the same, now the team is going back to their roots, a counterattacking game with a bit more emphasis in the defense.

Summary of SJG important records

First Game: San José Guayabal 2-1 Tatras (Baptism of Fire 53 - Group Stage, MD N°1)
First Victory: San José Guayabal 2-1 Tatras (Baptism of Fire 53 - Group Stage, MD N°1)
First Draw: San José Guayabal 0–0 Myeeria (Baptism of Fire 53 - Group Stage, MD N°3)
First Defeat: San José Guayabal 0-2 The Crystal Empire (Baptism of Fire 53 - Group Stage, MD N°2)
Greatest Game: San José Guayabal 0-0 Valanora (4-3 pen - CoH 63 Final)
San José Guayabal 3-2 The Archregimancy (World Cup 68 - Second Leg of Playoffs)
San José Guayabal 2-0 Cassadaigua (World Cup 68 - Group Stage, MD N°1)
Worst Game: San José Guayabal 2-6 Eura (World Cup 68 Qualifiers, MD N°10)
San José Guayabal 1-2 The Sarian (World Cup 69 Qualifiers, MD N°14) 
Interesting Games: San José Guayabal 2-0 The Holy Empire (World Cup 72 - Group Stage, MD N°3 - Win N°100)
Biggest Win: San José Guayabal 6-0 New South Aqmuland (World Cup 69 Qualifiers, MD N°5)
Biggest Loss: San José Guayabal 2-6 Eura (World Cup 68 Qualifiers, MD N°10)
Biggest Scoring Game: San José Guayabal 4-7 Legalese (Eagles' Cup, MD N°5)
Boogey Team: Darmen (7 Games, 5 Defeats, 1 Tie and 1 Victory)

All-time record:  103-35-57 (After Campionato Esportiva 14)

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Key: Bench players are colored with blue, while reserves are colored with dark green, roster updated until the end of WC 72, Starting XI shall be announced on the RP's previous to the respective games.

The Roster

Starting XI

GK: #20 Abraham Terrazas     (17 years)    Izotz Zubia (AUD)                 
DF: #3  James Moreira        (19 years)    Canterlot Royals (EQS)            
DF: #4  Mattías Passarelli   (25 years)    Delare Minon (YTT)                
DF: #5  Meyson Salume        (18 years)    East Franz Athletic (PIS)         
MF: #10 Rudy Valencia        (23 years)    Oakstone (EUR)                    
MF: #2  Sebastián Núñez      (20 years)    SK Nasjonale Hauker (PIS)         
MF: #16 Leónidas Bregoo      (20 years)    FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls (PIS)   
MF: #9  Árbol Saucedo        (21 years)    Wye United (APX)                  
FW: #22 Sean Fraser          (25 years)    Real Azuris (COS)                 
FW: #11 Rodolfo Zelaya       (25 years)    1830 Cathair (AUD)                
FW: #7  Jonathan Faña        (27 years)    Oljestaden IF (AUD)               

                                 Bench and Reserves
 
GK: #1  Henry Hernández      (25 years)    Canalave Dragons (VLD)            
GK: #12 Ruslan Molodetsov    (21 years)    Sunrice Saint-Raptors (NSI)       
GK: #20 Abraham Terrazas     (17 years)    Izotz Zubia (AUD)                 
GK: #14 Javier Quintanilla   (18 years)    FC Polaris (CEN)                  
GK: #38 James MacLean        (20 years)    Colanso City (JEC)                
DF: #5  Daniel Côçô          (20 years)    SK Nasjonale Hauker (PIS)         
DF: #8  Martín Mô            (21 years)    Crystal Mertagne (TCU)            
DF: #13 Édgar Dârgâneý       (20 years)    Krsthaven (SEM)                   
DF: #24 Herbert Sosa         (23 years)    Race Point (TSA)                  
DF: #6  Marcos Pérez         (22 years)    Slask Pruzniwczo (BYN)            
DF: #15 Alan Álej            (20 years)    Licentian Isles AFC (SJG)         
DF: #25 Marcial Pâlazýüs     (21 years)    AD Isidro Metapán (SJG)           
MF: #28 Jairo Henríquez      (22 years)    Whilliumborough Swagger (PDT)     
MF: #26 Jairo Araujo         (24 years)    Djnamo Sabrjk (PDT)               
MF: #30 Antonio Rosado       (20 years)    Magnaeus City (TCU)               
MF: #29 Oliver Ábrego        (19 years)    1830 Cathair (AUD)                
MF: #31 Bruno Camiletti      (22 years)    Santa Tecla FC (SJG)              
MF: #41 Marcos Haedo         (18 years)    Tannenberg FC (VLD)               
FW: #36 Gonzalo Mazzia       (26 years)    CD FAS (SJG)                      
FW: #34 Nicolás Jarvís       (24 years)    AD Isidro Metapán (SJG)           
FW: #27 Juninho Dos Santos   (22 years)    Sabrefell Moths (NPH)             
FW: #31 Marcos Ródâs         (19 years)    Alianza FC (SJG)                  
FW: #40 Dido Apprendidoadido (18 years)    Red Star Severny (PIS)            
FW: #39 Michael Richtie      (24 years)    Licentian Isles AFC (SJG)         

After undesirable results in the World Cup 71 Qualifiers, La Selecta decided to start a reengineering in its game system, after proving that a good defence is not something from other planet, receiving fifteen goals in fourteen matches during the World Cup 71, a new slightly defensive system was established in the team, featuring for the first time a line of four midfielderss, trying to block the highest number of possibilities of the rival team, also including a rookie into the team, Abraham Terrazas is having his first experience as the goalkeeper of the Starting XI, with one midfielder who can have a rol of defence like Núñez, this team is probably a quite defensive version of La Selecta. A key aspect that changes a bit from the other lineups used throughout the history, is the use of two strikers instead, in order to keep the offensive capacity that has characterized the football of the National Team and maybe the bastion of the whole Guayabalense football.

The "home" roster of SJG features the use three defenders with some experience like James Moreira and Meyson Salume, both can act as key players if we talk about the realization of transitions to offensive plays meanwhile Passarelli is the team sweeper and also most experienced of the team in terms of playing in the international scene, specifically in UICA tournaments. In the midfield we can see a rhombus shaped position of four players, being Saucedo and Bregoo a kind of fake forwards due to the changing role of the tactical system that can feature five forwards in case of need and Núñez together with Valencia can be sort of defence in case of need. In resume this strategy helps in defence and attacking because it can turn into a 3-2-5 in attacking moments or a 5-2-3 in defending moments, creating a complete system that can help the team to achieve victory at any cost.

There are three words to describe the game style of La Selecta being that: efficience, speed and withe, something that makes the team look solid at any time, no matter the game but it is a team that rarely gives up, even if the conditions are totally against, the team tries to score early, to score the highest amount of goals and going decidedly to the front in order to score, to fight with courage every ball and also having a high esteem and sense of unity as a team.

Coach Staff


Head coach: Paulo Oliveira (Valladares) & Alfredo Herrera (Aquillian)
Assistant coach: Alejandro Palacios (Aquillian) &  Thomas "Tommy" Taylor (Valladares) & Peter Medvev (TRK Québec)
Goalkeeping coach: José Luis Penedo
Coach: Aritz González 
Trainer: Oscar Cabrera
Doctor: Carlos Martínez
Nutritionist: Ruslan Shirokov
Orthopedist: Juan Francisco Pérez
Logistics Manager: Marta Robles 
Doctor Assistant: Miguel Ramírez
Strategy and Analysis: Vyacheslav Chernishov

Captain: Rodolfo Zelaya
Vice-Captain: Matías Passarelli
Penalty kicker: Árbol Saucedo
Right Corner kicker: Rudy Valencia
Left Corner kicker: Meyson Salume
Free Kicks: Rodolfo Zelaya and Árbol Saucedo
Indirect Free Kicks: Sebastián Núñez
Most likely to receive fouls: Rodolfo Zelaya
Most likely to be booked: Leonidas Bregoo and Rudy Valencia
Likely to receive red card: Sebastián Núñez
Counter attacks: Sean Fraser and Rodolfo Zelaya
Likely to score goals: Rodolfo Zelaya and Sean Fraser
Likely to score wonderful goals: Sebastián Núñez and Leonidas Bregoo
Most Likely to be replaced: Meyson Salume

Game style: The game who SJG does is essentially technical, based on the agility of movement from the players, using their intelligence for the game to find lone spaces and perform single passes that are very accurate and "in depth", they like to accumulate players while attacking or using the surprise factor which is use the speed of the players to perform counter attacks that usually have a good level of effectivity, taking in consideration that this is a team who thinks in score the goals as fast as possible instead of defending (Well known as "The Kill or Die Philosophy." Which is the most used tactic on Guayabalense football throughout his history), something that they do even when they face a football powerhouse or a extremely offensive team, no matter the rival, the objective is score the highest amount of goals and win the three points.

In the defence area, they tend to use physical game style in order to set conditions to the rivals, despite that the defenders are of medium height, they are well known for their skill at aerial game, so it is very difficult to beat them, specially in corners or set pieces, expect always fair play from this team, avoiding to do fouls into the last 25-30 meters of their defence area.

Players normally like to do long-distance shots or seek for chances in aerial game via set pieces or corners, specially with Árbol Saucedo and Mattías Passarelli, who are the tallest players of the entire squad. Still, this team can do some special moves, considering the idea of the team of never give up and trying to be efficient while attacking.

The Managers

Paulo Oliveira 46 Y/O, Nationality: Valladar

Strict, offensive and organized are three words that describes the new manager of San José Guayabal National Team, former player of the one time Globe Cup champions, Marinos Metrópolis (He coached on the final series) and them he served to Marinos and helped them to achieve the best positions on the Valladar Liga-1, going to Champions' League berths or Globe Cup berths, his seasons on charge of Marinos showed always a nice display of game, being direct, offensive and with high pressure to the rival defenders, a manager who tends to be strict but motivating to the players of the National Team, Oliveira is one of those managers with a high devotion to football and his environment, specially the ones like the Guayabalense football atmosphere, with a lot of pressure and expectations from the fans and the Football Federation itself. His arrival to La Selecta has already received good criticism, as being "one of the best decisions that the FGF could have made", considering the zestful and strict character of Oliveira, good results can be expected from a renovated National Team.

Alfredo Herrera 68 Y/O, Nationality: Aquillian (Part of Osarius)

We've all heard the anecdotes about Aquillian's national football team manager Alfredo Herrera, and how he is sometimes "endearingly zany". His open training sessions during some friendlies, or at tournaments like the the Cup of Harmony or WCQ, reveal some -- but not the full extent of his preparations. He stands on the touchline, barking the same orders over and over until they are followed perfectly. "Retreat! Retreat now!" he barks at his wingbacks during one exercise. "You have less than seven seconds to return or they will pierce the gap!" His barking continues. "Release immediately! No hesitation! No delay! Control, release, move! Control, release, move!" His players are practicing to execute his commands with such speed and efficiency, they appear almost instinctive. The level is intense. He shuffles things around. Rotates players. Alters the tempo. Introduces more rules. Removes rules. The withdrawal, surveying and tinkering process repeats itself several times over before he appears satisfied. "Excellent! This is how we go! This is how we win!" He finally bestows some praise upon his players.

Starting XI Bio

Abraham Terrazas 17 Y/O, Goalkeeper of Izotz Zubia (AUD)

Maybe the youngest keeper on the history of the National Team, Terrazas was even more young when he left to the Audioslavian powerhouse Izotz Zubia, though his youngness was a limitant to be on the starting XI, he taked advantage of any chance he had to demonstrate his best level of game, through the time, Terrazas has been climbing to the top in his club, after some time, he is fighting for a spot on the starting XI and he has more action on it, Terrazas is probably the new promise of the Guayabalense football under the three posts.

James Moreira 19 Y/O, Left Defender of Canterlot Royals (EQS)

Young but experienced, Moreira is the typical player who can receive love or hate, his special location in the roster mades him a key player in terms related to defending, being the sweeper but also being one of the creators of the game, despite falling in nerves sometimes the youngest of their football dynasty family as the Moreiras are, his good leadership and attitude makes him being an excellent player in the team.

Mattías Passarelli 25 Y/O, Central Defender of Delare Minon (YTT)

The oldest of the defenders in the Starting XI and also the one with more experience in the team, Mattías played in the NT since they were an almost amateur-ish side, he played in Alianza FC and achieved three titles, enough to do his move to the Yttribian powerhouse of Delare Minon, when he got another three league tournaments including one solid run in the UICA Globe Cup made him a worship idol for the fans of the team, he doesn't plans to move of the team, because he feels the love of the fans.

Meyson Salume 18 Y/O, Right Defender of East Franz Athletic (PIS)

The reliable Salume is back, after being injured for some matches, the strongest player of the teams is now in action to keep the order in the defence, his role is defend but he does the task of midfielder quite often, his strong point of being tall makes him an ideal player to keep the National Team without many troubles, but his slow speed can make some trouble over there, and can do more due to his motivaion caused due to his arrival to Polarian lands

Rudy Valencia 23 Y/O, Midfielder (Destroyer) of Oakstone (EUR)

The globetrotter of San José Guayabal, a player who did his labour in three nations like Mangolana, and Chiata, now is in Eura to show his quality, Valencia's role is being the destroyer of any attempt of play creation in the midfield, his confidence is a strong point for him but his loose reaction when gets booked it's a trouble for SJG, specially to avoid red cards.

Sebastián Núñez 20 Y/O, Left Midfielder of SK Nasjonale Hauker (PIS)

Probably one of the youngest promises for Guayabalense football in the future, Núñez is one of the interesting players to follow in the team due to his special moves in the midfield, a player who wants to kick the ball from far as possible and pput it inside of the opposite goal, Núñez is more offensive than the average midfielder in terms of moves across the pitch.

Leónidas Bregoo 25 Y/O Midfielder of FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls (PIS)

The Rulandese borned but Guayabalian by nationality Leónidas Bregoo is actually the heart of the midfield with his team mate Rudy Valencia, Brego is essential in the midfield specially at the moment of being offensive or defensive due to his time-pacing function in the field, with good skills as headers, long crossed passes and long distance shots, considering his good height of 195 cms, is a good header in the area, in conclusion he's the heart of the team.

Árbol "Tree" Saucedo 21 Y/O, Right Midfielder of Wye United (APX)

The tallest of the team, say hi to the 202 cms high player of the Apoxian team of Wye United. Saucedo is without doubt the main weapon of the team in headers and also one of the main defenders, taking advantage of his size, Saucedo tends to run fast in counterattacks, with a speed worthy to compete with the best in the Games of the Olympiad.

Sean "Black Panther" Fraser 25 Y/O, Right Striker of Real Azuris (COS)

The top scorer of all the time in the National Team, the useful Sean Fraser is a deadly weapon in the strikers zone, counterattacks, long shots and headers makes him a player who can score in any way possible in any moment, dangerous by his skill and technical game with the dribbling, is a headache for the defenders.

Jonathan "Atomic Flea" Faña 27 Y/O, Left Striker of Oljestaden IF (AUD)

Little in size but extremely fast, the "Flea" tends to be very technical and does a lot of dribbles, he can't shot so well from large distances but his excellent speed and counterattack skills makes him a rather interesting player to follow, the bad thing is that he's overconfident and can fail goals even in front of the goal, even if the Goalkeeper was beated by his drible. Well he has a bad luck.

Rodolfo "Fito" Zelaya: 25 Y/O Striker of 1830 Cathair (AUD)

Considered the SJG's best player good among the groups of football experts and fans all around in the country, the 25 years old player born in Islas Canarias near the Esportivan South Pole is a player that features good skills if we talk on the goal scoring and headers being the most accurate player if we talk of shots to goal, this crack is the one to put the spotlight on and his strong point is definitively the long distance shots taking in consideration his good skills at bending balls.

Specialities: Free kick.

About San José Guayabal

Demonym: Guayabalense/Guayabalian/Guayabalese
Nickname: Mountaineers, Guavas, Vikings, Southerners.
Region: Esportiva
Capital: San Salvador
Population: Aprox. 52 mil.(2047 census)
Largest City: San Salvador
Trigramme/TLA: SJG
Motto: “Nemo me impune lacessit"
Languages Spoken: Spanish, Russian, English, Swedish, Guayabalian (Official) Norwegian, Finnish (De facto)
Administrative Regions: 18 Provinces + 5 Overseas Colonies

Introduction

The Constitutional Monarchy of San José Guayabal, or also known as Guayabal or simply called SJG is a culturally diverse nation, inhabited by at least thirty ethnic minority groups and five other major ethnic groups, forming a bond of brotherhood between each group offering him to the nation a strong reputation of unity and brotherhood even in the most difficult moments. A former colonizers ancestral heritage and a mixture of innovation and creativity have shown positive effects in this vibrant nation located in the southernmost corner of Esportiva. In this guide basic data information that will help the tourist (Regardless of nationality, sex, species, religion, etc.) to have a pleasant stay in San José Guayabal, with phrases and tips that will be much useful.

History

Originally, San José Guayabal was inhabited by a tribe from the South Pole, which has been called "Eskimos" and which our country still live to this day, beginning more than 2,600 years before Christ. Eskimos settled in small communities on the shores of the south coast of the nation, developing solitarily without contact with most members of his ethnic group or the like. The economy was based on hunting and selling bearskins for the winter season, or the planting and harvesting of grapes or apples during the spring time. The system of government was nonexistent and remained so for a long time, where the Eskimos were the majority before a new ethnic group in the center of the country, which was the group of "Wára-Wára" who ended up being called "Native Guayabalenses.”

Many centuries later, the picture did not change in ethnic background, because the Eskimos maintained a social domain but now much more informed through a central government called "Naalakkersueriaaseq" or simply "Naala", consisting of a governor who tended to meet the role of chief and spiritual guide of the nation. Note that abandoned their nomadic practices and decided to establish around the "Great Lake" now called "Metropolitan Lake", about 230 km from what is now San Salvador, the capital.

We going back to closest date to today, specifically in the 14th century BC, a new ethnic group came from the Northern regions which, specifically from Andarica, we mean the Spaniards who colonized our country with the valorous mission of Explorer Luis Barbosa (Who’s considered as founder of the nation) and transformed it into an important cultural spot for Esportiva then. The discovery of new cities and new cultures was almost unstoppable, the isolated Eskimos decided to merge into a new society, full of opportunities for everybody. And that hasn’t stopped yet, because more groups came to stay in our nation, coming from the north the Finns, Swedes, Russians and Anglo-Saxons, creating a multicultural society in a big nation, who had a strong sense of unity and brotherhood since the early beginning despite the racial differences.

In the last 200 years, San José Guayabal has suffered drastic changes into his history and social system, being caused by political reasons, who led to three civil wars (1989, 2024, 2047) where the main factor was the wish of liberty and prosperity from a diverse but united nation with strong wishes of success in international issues as business, industries and more specially peace and freedom.

Today, San José Guayabal is a nation that is rising from the ruins by leaps and bounds after the most recent and devastating civil war that put a stop to the tyrannical communist regime of then President Miguel Serrano. In an industry dominated by petroleum and energy resources such as shale or subtraction of natural gas in conjunction with a strong and increasingly thriving tourism industry and micro technology based economy (Chips, micro-chips, etc.) are transforming the nation into what people have dreamed of, a country of advanced its breakthrough in the future and seek to overcome adversity to become more powerful and provide a better standard of life for its inhabitants.

Geography, Climate and another natural phenomena

San José Guayabal is a continental nation, located in the continent of Inferiore Minore, Esportiva. Having a great number of surrounding islands, an 85% of The Antartic Territory, doing a great combination of climate geographical features.
The continental area is very irregular, mountainous and extremely volcanic relief, being mountainous in the west, south-central, north-central and eastern containing long plains and steppes in the central area (also called "The Heart") of the nation, The Alpine Belt also called "Cordillera Del Fuego" runs from the border with Estope and Wednesday Evening in the far west to the border with Gregoryisgodistan in the east, forming a branch towards the south coast of the nation. The eruptions are less frequent in recent years, the last eruption was 12 years ago and the possibilities of a new eruption event occur is very minimal. This has generated an abundance of rocky material from the process of cooling of the lava, a very popular material used for gardens, decoration or houses.

Notable exceptions to the mountainous terrain of San José Guayabal are the Central Valley and the Northern Steppe. El Valle is a flat land that does not exceed 600 meters above sea level and extends over much of the Lempa River; the soil is very fertile for growing grain and other agricultural products such as corn, beans, and sugarcane, and also is home of the biggest hydroelectric dams in the entire region of Esportiva.

The North Steppe is the most arid area of the territory, dominated by its large sand dunes, this region has very little rainfall throughout the year and extreme weather in the summer, easily exceeding 42°C at noon and decreasing the 9°C at the night, fauna it’s minimal there except for scorpions and some lizards.

The climate of San Jose Guayabal is generally quite predictable because there are four distinct seasons being these winter (June 21 to September 20), spring (September 21 to December 20), summer (December 21 to March 20) and the autumn (March 21-June 20) while in Rossana (overseas colony) the condition is different because of its location in the northern hemisphere being the winter between December and March, spring between April and June, the summer between July and September while autumn is from October to December. It's very rare to see a non-corresponding to the station in our country climate, with stable climates for each season and very few flaws in the service of climate information in the news and newspapers because the control systems of the climate and the almost obvious weather patterns.

In terms of natural phenomena we can find three, the most catastrophic ones are the earthquakes, a very common event in the nation due to its volcanic activity and its location between two major tectonic plates, the Southern Plate and the Inferiore Plate. This makes our nation quite prone to seismic events place but do not panic. The nation has high construction standards regarding the prevention of seismic events and is mandatory that each building has evacuation plans which are placed in visible to make easier the evacuation besides making evacuation drills at least two times for year. Note that at least 45% of citizens are people trained to provide first aid, this being part of the given requirements to complete the Students’ Social Service, required for the graduation of students in the education system.

We now turn to other less lethal phenomena, as are the aurora australis and the migration of geese, spectacular events that attracts lots of people. The aurora australis is a phenomenon that occurs mainly from March to September, while maintaining an appropriate intensity to be seen until the end of December, usually can be seen throughout the country, including northern areas like El Roblar or Metapán. The migrating of geese occur during September to December, from the Central Valley region they move to the South Pole, then head north of Esportiva. These spectacles often bring many people to be witnessed, because they have an enormous facility to witness each of these phenomena.

Travel

Visiting San José Guayabal is not a very complicated process, as the provisions of international travel are applied for each foreign visitor. International flights usually land at three airports, one for each egion of the country, being the El Roblar International Airport designated to the west, Luis Barbosa Airport in Vladivostok for the central region and San Salvador International Airport to the east, the latter being the most important because of its location in the capital.

On transport and within San Jose Guayabal, we can find many alternatives among these is a rental car, join a tour group to use a minibus, taxi, public bus system, the private mass transportation, the underground (Available in cities over 500,000 inhabitants com) the bullets and domestic flights trains provide easy connectivity between one point and another in the nation, but can mention popular media, low cost and short runs as the tuc tuc and the colloquially called "coaster" (small minibus whose route is fast but to some extent uncomfortable due to the high volume of music and the sound of their mufflers). As mentioned, the transport between different parts of the nation is very easy, even people facilitate travel through the "ride" method, something often practiced by people who made a short trip and bear a considerable burden in order to avoid walk with overload.

Transportation is a very fast method SJG if done especially between cities separated by many kilometers because there is no speed limit on highways, although it is recommended to drive at no more than 140 kilometers per hour.

It’s important to say that you should drive defensively in the roads, especially in the interstate highways, due to the very aggressive driving style of Guayabalenses in general, drive always at your right side and carry an extinguisher, reposition tires and use always your seatbelt, failure to do this might cause you high fines with the police, the fines should be paid at the local police department, in any bank or pharmacy under the “EasyPay” system which can be found in almost every town in the nation.

Culture & Society

Religion

San José Guayabal is a predominantly religious nation since ancient times, presenting a wide variety of thoughts about divinity.

From the beginning of time to the Eskimos, prevailed a kind of shamanism mixed with pagan rites in honor of the earth, moon and sun, entities of great importance to the Eskimos because of their dependence on agriculture and sun for planting and harvest of food and other goods for storage in the winter, which was worshiped by the moon and snow, who deserved rest and relaxation afforded to the Eskimos that time.

This Eskimo tradition of worshiping natural phenomena remained for more than 2500 years until the arrival of Spanish colonizers, who spread a new faith, Christianity in an easy way and without shedding innocent blood by religion. The Guayabalenses have been very receptive to the religion without falling into religious fundamentalism and fanaticism, this being a meeting point of unity and for society.

The Catholic branch of Christianity was the most professed in San José Guayabal to the arrival of the ethnic groups of Nordic origin like the Swedes and Finns who are predominantly Protestant, their influence on the people was so great that within two decades (1840- 1860) the percentage of Catholics dropped from 86% to 7%, and Protestantism dramatically increased to 89% of the population said to practice religion mainly based on the three pillars that characterizes San José Guayabal populace as a whole: Unity, Brotherhood and Passion.

Today the trend remains solid, the population is even more liberal than before in terms of tolerance creeds, admitting any theological thinking according to the Constitution of the Republic, severely condemning any act of censorship of religious expression or fundamentalism religious. Notably, church attendance has been increasing in the last seven years, bringing together a large part of the population; the missions of the churches typically perform community works across the nation or even international level people who need it most.

Language

Because being a multicultural nation, many languages are found in San Jose Guayabal, 31 to be precise, of which only five are relevant in their social use and only two are used by the government. At least a basic knowledge of Spanish language is more than useful in our nation but not essential, because 68% of the population has declared Spanish as their first language and 85% admit to have sufficient knowledge of the language. There are also four more languages in which the population has knowledge such as English (spoken by 70% of the population, 12% as their mother tongue), Swedish (spoken by 35% of the population, 4% as mother tongue), Russian (spoken by 26% of the population, 7% as their mother tongue) and Finnish (spoken by 17% of the population, 3% as their mother tongue).

The people of San Jose Guayabal are known regionally for the effort they made to learn new languages, speaking on average three to four languages at an appropriate level for communications with different people, according to them this is essential because knowledge is acquired different cultures and helps to relate to more people in The Multiverse.

Below, a table of English phrases translated into Spanish is presented, in order to have a broader contact with the population or in case of an emergency, which can be very helpful during your stay.

 Basic English-Spanish words Guide

Note: Emergency number in San José Guayabal it's the 767 
(SOS), the access is free and can be reached in any phone,
be it landline, cellphone, etc.

Nota: El número de emergencias en San José Guayabal es el
767 (SOS) es de acceso gratuito desde cualquier teléfono,
sea fijo, celular, etc.

English                                    Spanish

Hello                                      Hola
How are you?                               ¿Cómo estás tú?
Fine, and you?                             Bien, ¿y tú?
What's your name?                          ¿Cómo te llamas?
My name is...                              Mi nombre es...
Good morning/day                           Buenos días
Good afternoon                             Buenas tardes
Good evening/night                         Buenas noches
Good bye                                   Adios
Can you show me your  migration papers?    ¿Podría mostrarme sus documentos de migración?
Yes                                        Si
No                                         No
Please                                     Por favor
Thank you                                  Gracias
Where's the stadium?                       ¿Dónde está el estadio?
Where's the bus terminal?                  ¿Donde está la terminal de buses?
I'm feeling sick                           Me siento enfermo
Help                                       Ayuda
Call the ambulance, please                 Llame a la ambulancia, por favor
Pain                                       Dolor
Head                                       Cabeza
Stomach                                    Estómago
Arms                                       Brazos
Legs                                       Piernas
Fingers                                    Dedos
Nails                                      Uñas
Headache                                   Dolor de cabeza
Stomach ache                               Dolor de estómago
Hotel                                      Hotel/Hostal
Room                                       Habitación
Team                                       Equipo
Fan(s)                                     Hincha/Hinchada
Hooligans                                  Barra brava
Seat                                       Asiento
Ticket                                     Boleto
Entrace                                    Entrada
Exit                                       Salida
Water                                      Agua
Food                                       Comida
Thirsty                                    Sediento
Hungry                                     Hambriento 
I'm hungry                                 Tengo hambre
I'm thirsty                                Estoy sediento
Beer                                       Cerveza
Restaurant                                 Restaurante/Comedor
Underground                                Subterraneo/Metro
Police                                     Policía
Military Police                            Policía Militar
Ambulance                                  Ambulancia
Paramedics                                 Paramédicos
Church                                     Iglesia
Theatre                                    Teatro
Hospital                                   Hospital
Forest                                     Bosque
Mountain                                   Cerro/Montaña
Peak                                       Pico
Car                                        Carro
Fuel                                       Combustible/Gasolina
Diesel                                     Combustible Diesel
Full                                       Lleno
Cold                                       Helado
Hot                                        Caliente
Humid                                      Humedo
Warm                                       Mojado
Passport                                   Pasaporte
Football                                   Fútbol
Ball                                       Balón
Pitch                                      Campo/Terreno de juego
Goal keeper                                Portero
Defender                                   Defensa
Mid fielder                                Mediocampista
Striker                                    Atacante
Yellow card                                Tarjeta amarilla
Red card                                   Tarjeta roja
Sun                                        Sol
Moon                                       Luna
Day                                        Día
Afternoon                                  Tarde
Evening                                    Noche
Wind                                       Viento
Rain                                       Lluvia
Desert                                     Desierto
Beach                                      Playa
Lake                                       Lago
Lagoon                                     Laguna

Food & Etiquette

Food in San Jose Guayabal is very diverse, varying due to the presence of different ethnic groups that have imported your culinary culture to our nation, varying by region, but yes there are dishes that are distinguished from others if we talk about popularity nationwide.

Eating habits in SJG tends to be foods with moderate calories, being mainly meat and some salads that are normally accompaniment to the main course, where it normally waits for all those who eat at the same table finish their plate, then they start to eat all at the same time the main course, as tradition, a toast is made by anyone at the table. It is considered impolite to leave food residue on dishes and should you be invited to a house to eat or social activities, is always appropriate offer to wash the dishes and glasses where you ate, this being a gesture of good education and thanks to the host (not always the person that is offered is done, is considered as a simple act of appreciation.)

The typical dish par excellence of San José Guayabal are Pupusas, is a food made from mass shaped like circle, stuffed inside with fried beans, cheese, pork rind, squash, blackberry. This is often accompanied by vegetable tanning and ketchup.
Other main courses are: Tray (Composed of roast beef with barbecue, rice, salad, soup and fries), Quesadillas, Coastal Chops (Cutlet, bathed with barbecue and served with shrimp), Croquettes (breaded meat, accompanied with piece of dough and rice) and Spaghetti. Among the salads are: Paisa salad (lettuce, avocado, omelet, egg, chicken, bacon and corn chips) and the “Mil Cumbres” salad (lettuce, tortilla croutons, chicken, tomato, corn and ranch dressing).

Football Culture

Football in San José Guayabal is the sport that moves the masses, on any day and at any time of day is normal to see children playing football in the streets of residential areas or football academies, the Community youth playing football in tournaments, or at academies of professional or semi professional teams, adults meet after the workday with peers and then perform matches, as distraction from work stress and also the elderly and women, who do not hesitate to leave their detention work in order to enjoy the football. Through this we can deduce that as people get involved in football in an active way, so is his passion.

The passion for football is very excessive in our nation, for some it is cultural issue of pride support their team and others, is literally his own "religion" if you are so want to call, many fans to stadiums are directed to support his team in an almost unique way, the hostility in the atmosphere and tension is very high, the songs of hate towards the opponent and vice versa are very frequent flares, pyrotechnics, giant banners to support the team, hypes, trumpets and other musical instruments give much color to the bars organized teams or selection, popularly known as "Barras Bravas" are very common, but accidents between the fans are very rare.

Discuss and be contrary to any guayabalense about football in public is something that will not be very pleasant, especially if the national team is playing. In such cases, groups are formed and the riots start against the supporters of another nation, then this gives origin to the riots. Something forbidden by the laws of behavior in stadiums, as if they are the perpetrators, be of any nationality, the price to pay is high, from fines of 1,000 crowns (NS $ 2,000) up to three months in jail, or if they occur fatalities.

It is recommended to refrain from displays of hatred and mockery against the home crowd, in order to avoid problems of any kind during your stay, note that stadiums are not allowed to enter water bottles, umbrellas, sharps, flagpoles or pencils. You can enter flares, banners and musical instruments with previous notice to the police (if you are from an organized “ultra”), it is important to mention that you can find different food at the stadium, from ice cream to banquets of gourmet food, any kind of drink is available from the typical and highly alcoholic “Chaparro” to typical beers or wines.

National Anthem - "¡Despierta, Guayabalense!" (Awaken Thee, Guayabalense!)

Note: Click on the title and listen to the tune.

Spanish Long Version - For Formal Acts and/or Ceremonies

¡Despierta, Guayabalense, del sueño de la muerte
en el que te sumieron los tiranos!
Ahora o nunca, fórjate otro destino
ante el cual se inclinen tus enemigos.

Ahora o nunca
demos pruebas al universo
de que por estas manos, aún corre sangre Guayabalense

y de que en nuestro corazón conservamos
un nombre que triunfa en la lucha, ¡el nombre de Ramírez!

Mirad, gloriosas sombras de Barbosa, Hernández, Suárez
a la nación Guayabalense, pues es vuestra descendiente.

Con brazos armados, con vuestro fuego en las venas
"¡Vida en libertad o muerte!" gritan todos los Guayabalenses.

Spanish Short Version - Most Used

¡Despierta, Guayabalense, del sueño de la muerte
en el que te sumieron los tiranos!
Ahora o nunca, fórjate otro destino
ante el cual se inclinen tus enemigos.

Mirad, gloriosas sombras de Barbosa, Hernández y Suárez
a la nación Guayabalense, pues es vuestra descendiente.

Con brazos armados, con vuestro fuego en las venas
"¡Vida en libertad o muerte!" gritan todos los Guayabalenses.

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English Long version - For Formal Events and/or Ceremonies

Awaken thee, Guayabalense! wake up from deadly slumber
The scourge of inauspicious tyrannies
And now or never to a bright horizon clamber
That shall to shame put all your enemies.

It's now or never that we prove to the world
That in these veins still flows Guayabalense blood
And in our hearts for ever we glorify a name
Triumphant in battles, the name of Ramírez.

Behold, imperial shadows, Barbosa, Hernández, Suárez
At the Guayabalense nation, your mighty progeny
With arms like steel and hearts of fire impetuous
"Live in liberty, or die" that's what they all decree.

English Short version - Most Used

Awaken thee, Guayabalense! wake up from deadly slumber
The scourge of inauspicious tyrannies
And now or never to a bright horizon clamber
That shall to shame put all your enemies.

It's now or never that we prove to the world
That in these veins still flows Guayabalense blood.

Behold, imperial shadows, Barbosa, Hernández, Suárez
At the Guayabalense nation, your mighty progeny
With arms like steel and hearts of fire impetuous
"Live in liberty, or die" that's what they all decree.

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Godmod Goalscoring Events:    N
Injure Players:               Y (Please TG or contact me in IRC. Length and severity will be determined by me). 
Godmod Injury Events:         Y (Be creative but realistic, just write things that can happen normally).
Red Card Players:             Y (Just one player).
Yellow Card Players:          Y (Maximum six players).
Godmod Other Events:          Y (Please TG or contact me in IRC about that, but please be creative and jocular).

Any idea? plase shoot me a TG or contact me on IRC, I am always open to fresh ideas for RPing.
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[Nephara]

NEPHARA
Preferred Formation: 4-4-2
Secondary Formation: 4-3-3
Style Modifier: -1
Home Stadium: The Farham Arena in Sabrefell. Capacity of 88,000, no attached club.
Kit Supplier: Kirola
Nickname: The Cormorants
Captain: Tanith Rainsford

Theresa Riether is using this tournament as a welcome chance to test the genuine depth of her squad, resting a few of the tried and true players - Ballard, Belfast, Ashdown and Bottlegreen, most prominently. But this is still close to a full-strength side, and the Cormorants still expect victory. The chance to experiment with players like Rainsford as well as testing the waters for a return to 4-4-2, with Felix Keller seeming to be a genuinely class finisher for Sabrefell Athletic. Pressinger, Griffiths, Finnan, Beckcamp and Keller are uncapped to date. With no member of the squad over 27, good work here will be a strong sign of a secure future for the Cormorants.

Honours
Champions of the 51st Baptism of Fire, the 6th, 8th and 10th Campionati Esportiva, the 61st Cup of Harmony, Eagle's Cup 5 and Market Cup 6.
Qualified for World Cups 67-68 and 70-72.
Quarterfinalists in WC68, 71 and 72 - the first Esportivan to make it that far.
Ranked 3rd in the world.

First Team and Tactics
1 - Caravella; 2 - Christener, 5 - Katskalidis, 6 - Kruse, 3 - Griffiths; 7 - Rivers, 4 - Rainsford, 8 - Branagh, 11 - Cawdor; 9 - Kellard, 10 - Keller

I Give My Opponent Permission To:
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Choose My Goalscorers:        Y*
Godmod Goalscoring Events:    N
Injure Players:               Y**
Godmod Injury Events:         N
Red Card Players:             Y***
Yellow Card Players:          Y
Godmod Other Events:          N
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* Rainsford takes penalties, Cawdor and Rainsford take most free-kicks and corners.
** I'll have the final say on how long the player will be out, but feel free to make them look severe as you want.
*** One per match.

Staff
Manager - Theresa Riether - Age 48
Assistant Manager - Portia Thrift - Age 49

Goalkeepers
1 - GK - Isadora Caravella (FC Brimstone, APX) - Age 27
12 - GK - Lind Pressinger (Sabrefell Athletic) - Age 24
20 - GK - Steed Corren (North Laithland) - Age 25

Defenders
2 - RB - Sasha Christener (Sabrefell Moths) - Age 25
3 - LB - Nikita Griffiths (Sabrefell Moths) - Age 24
5 - CB - Calliope Katskalidis (AFC Treason) - Age 23
6 - CB - Daniel Kruse (Firewood City, OSR) - Age 25
16 - LB - Kurtis Rakeruth (Goodfeather FC) - Age 24
17 - RB - Malachi Rosewood (North Laithland) - Age 23
19 - CB - Kieran Ritter (Bastion, EUR) - Age 24
22 - CB - Lukas Finnan (Brinemouth) - Age 24

Midfielders
4 - CM - Tanith Rainsford (Mâ Âlâmëómë, FFD, c) - Age 23
7 - RM - Brendan Rivers (FC Endeavour, APX) - Age 27
8 - CM - Rook Branagh (Lajuno, EUR) - Age 24
11 - LM - Andrea Cawdor (Hastmead Diamante, OSR) - Age 23
13 - CM - Brigid Kestrel (Fligsive FC, MRT) - Age 26
14 - CM - Kirsten Cliving (Sabrefell Moths) - Age 27
18 - LM - Christian Beckcamp (Parrhesia United) - Age 25
23 - RM - Merry Reiter (Sabrefell Athletic) - Age 26

Forwards
9 - ST - Michael Kellard (Emberton Reds, KRY) - Age 25
10 - ST - Felix Keller (Sabrefell Athletic) - Age 27
15 - ST - Sigmund Levy (Vermillion Rage) - Age 27
21 - ST - Theodora Covenant (Trothwands Evolution, OSR) - Age 23

[Valladares]

THE VALLADAR FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION

OFFICIAL ROSTER FOR THE 1^ST TRINDL CUP

Coaching Staff:

Head coach: Flabio Flórez
Assistant coach: Grégory Fournier
Goalkeeping coach: Martin Legendre
Fitness coach: Ramón Estiaguirre
Team doctor: Jacques Pelletier
Physiotherapist: Dante Palazzi
Video analyst: Lorenzo Coombs

Squad:

1. Andrés Orozco - GK - 28 - Pradera FC
12. Alan Cross - GK - 26 - Eterna Stars
23. Franco Espinel - GK - 25 - Marinos Metrópolis

DEFENDERS
2. Jéremy Carrasso - DR - 35 - Olympique de Fontvielle (Captain)
13. Alexander Lopes - DR - 24 - Real Campo Grande
3. Patrick Courtois - DC - 26 - AC Izotz Zubia (Audioslavia)
14. Jefferson - DC - 24 - Fontvielle Impact
4. Freddy Edwards - DL - 35 - Marinos Metrópolis (Vice-captain)
15. Frank Lescott - DL - 29 - Tannenberg FC

MIDFIELDERS
5. Pedro Pedretti - DMC - 27 - Firewood City (Osarius)
16. Alain Démont - DMC - 31 - Fontvielle Impact
6. Ivan Coupet - DMC - 32 - FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls (Polar Islandstates)
17. Jonathan Bosetti - DMC - 25 - Metropolis Alligators
7. Juan Pablo Reyes - OMC - 27 - Firewood City (Osarius)
18. Angelo Farías - OMC - 21 - Ajax Carloburgo
8. Rubén Morantes - OMC - 30 - Ulsa (Eura)
19. Abel Brücke - OMC - 24 - Nacional

FORWARDS
9. Yoan Gignac - FW - 31 - Baskita FC (Pasarga)
20. Carlos Alberto Sáez - FW - 27 - Raynor City United (Valanora)
10. Pedrinho - FW - 27 - SK Franz Josef City (Polar Islandstates)
20. Lucas Valdez - FW - 26 - Directus (Eura)
11. Frank Rozenthal - FW - 26 - Revolutionaries (Eura)
22. Michael Tello - FW - 29 - Holdenberg City (Eura)

Starting Lineup, Formation, and Tactics:

Valladares' usual formation is a 3-2-2-3 (or 3-4-3 for general reference), which can turn into either a very aggressive yet non-conventional 3-2-5 for attacking or a 5-4-1 (a 3-6-1, even) when the team feel the need to enter into a defensive mode. La Nacional will always be looking to attack and retain ball possession for as long as possible, trying to score many goals in the shortest possible time and mounting an insurmountable lead for the second half of the match when players from both teams start showing signs of fatigue. This squad mostly relies on the speed of both Rubén Morantes and Juan Pablo Reyes on the wings both in attack and in defense modes, with defensive midfielders Iván Coupet and Pedro Pedretti being able to retreat to the defensive line with ease whenever the team lose ball possession in order to form a line of 5 defenders, thus giving rival forwards a very hard time when trying to break through the Valladar defense. The 3 forwards are also very speedy and talented but most of all, dangerous: they can turn seemingly harmless crosses into goals, create chances and score goals out of nothing, and kill defenses with speed and lethal counterattacks.

Style Modifier: +3

RP Permissions:

In the event my opponent RPs first, they may...
Choose my goalscorers YES
Godmod scoring events YES
RP injuries to my players NO without permission. I'll determine the severity if granted permission.
Godmod injuries to my players NO without permission.
Hand out yellow cards to my players YES
Hand out red cards to my players NO I'll determine whether my players are sent off or not.
Godmod other events YES only if they involve weather conditions.

Special requests:
1) Please no killings
2) Try to be as realistic as possible, and last but no least...
3) Have fun.

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The first kit (on the left) has white shorts and green socks, while the alternate one (on the right) has teal shorts and white socks.

[Ceni]

The Cenian football federation has chosen to submit the Di Bradini Cup roster with a few changes in the starting lineup.

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CENIAN ROSTER FOR TRINDL CUP I >>>

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OVERALL INFORMATION >>>

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Ceni's senior team has consistently gained the reputation of being a very attacking side - send the ball up the field and try to score on it. However, during the World Cup qualifying campaign, this strategy - which emphasized heading up to the goal, no matter what the cost - proved to be Ceni's undoing as lesser-rated sides took advantage of overextensions and lack of credible threats in the midfield. Manager Corran Artis has decided to, instead, look into developing more competent midfielders and defenders on the youth side of the coin in order to rectify this glaring problem. Indeed, during training camp, Artis has urged his team to be smart about their attacking play - go when there is an opportunity, not just when they have the ball. He has realized that opportunistic play would be the best way for Ceni's football to further develop, and he has taken that ideal to heart when training Ceni's first ever Di Bradini Cup team and selecting their formation. Many football observers have noted that this is among Ceni's best crop of youngsters, with several young and emerging talents present on this team. Because these players know each other - and, indeed, have played with each other, as part of the Pinnacle Project - they have developed strong bonds of friendship and teamwork. The Cenian Football Federation hoped that the combination of the talent and Artis's innovative football strategy will produce a good run for Ceni's team at the Di Bradini Cup, and their hopes paid off, reaching the final.

As part of the new opportunistic strategy, Artis has chosen a classic 3-3-4 formation for the team. Turich-Albertson, Morroghany, and Torabi will anchor the defense; Swan, Valles, and Fierro will play in the midfield; and Koromin, Solaris, Asturias, and Garcia will form a strike team in the opponents' half of the field. Because del Olmo, Asturias, and Garcia have all played together at the Pinnacle Project, they know each other's strengths and weaknesses and will be able to capitalize on opportunities for the other three, while Koromin will be able provide another option for the strike team. In the midfield, the team has more flexibility in both attacking and defending than the senior team has and can easily switch between the two realms, something that Artis has emphasized when training the team. In the defense, the team does suffer the weakness of having only three defenders, but it will hopefully make up for it with its increased ability to pass to the midfield as well as novel zonal defense strategies that try to force opponents towards the center.

Manager: Corran Artis
Style: +1.5

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GOALKEEPERS

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Laura Oannes GK (19) University of Cenial
Laura Oannes has shown some good progress with the University of Cenial's university team, having some excellent saves, made possible by her tracking of the ball, good reflexes, and excellent knowledge of the minds of strikers, some of that made possible by her psychology major in college. This knowledge of psychology should help her to further develop her career as a goalkeeper, and reportedly, a Gelderlish side has its eye on her for the next season, depending on her performance during the next year. If she can survive as a goalkeeper in Ceni's high-scoring league, she can probably survive anywhere. In the Di Bradini Cup, she performed well as a substitute, and manager Artis has rewarded her with a starting spot.

Ryan Navir GK (20) Renwyll
Ryan Navir started with the goalkeeper's gloves for the Cenian academy side for young talent, Pinnacle Project, for the last two seasons, where he guided the team to a seventh placed finish in the last season. After conceding 71 goals in his first season, he markedly improved his performance, conceding only 55 goals in 30 games. Because of his youth, Navir possesses some of the best goalkeeper's reflexes but sometimes indecision will rob his chances of blocking a goal, nothing more experience wouldn't fix. Overall, his experience in the high-scoring Cenian league should serve him well in this tournament.

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DEFENDERS >>>

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Evan Turich-Albertson LB (19) Renwyll
Recuecn's side Renwyll, impressed between Turich-Albertson's chemistry with goalkeeper Ryan Navir, chose to bring Turich-Albertson over to its side this season. Turich-Albertson also impressed with his good teamwork, excellent passing and dribbling skills, and good eye for the big picture. He tends to get a little excited for the ball and might foul a little more, but in the big picture, Turich-Albertson succeeds in driving the ball away from the opponent a good portion of the time when he's in the right position, and he tends to be in the right position. Along with friend Justin Morroghany, Turich-Albertson chose to stay in Ceni after the dissolution of the former Western Borderlands. *

Justin Morroghany CB (19) Royal Queenstown
Justin Morroghany recently featured on the same Pinnacle Project team as Ryan Navir and was nominated the captain of that team in his second season. After the dissolution of his native country, Western Borderlands, Morroghany chose to become a Cenian citizen and play for the Cenian national U-21 team. During his tenure with Pinnacle Project, Morroghany developed both his footballing skills and his relationship with countryman and friend Evan Turich-Albertson. After being shortlisted for the Best Defender in the Cenian Premier League two times (unfortunately, he was not chosen for either), the Gelderlish side Royal Queenstown chose to take advantage of his good strategy and cunning mind. *

Nick Torabi RB (17) Pinnacle Project
Of Persian descent, Torabi immigrated to Ceni with his family when he was 12 after learning to play football on the streets of his native country. Torabi excels at marking and manager Artis’s new zonal defense, as well as providing a credible passing option for the center when it has successfully dispossessed the offense of the ball. Pinnacle Project has chosen to start Torabi this season due to his excellent agility with his feet and the ball as well as his overall strong build, which should make him a credible threat to any offensive-minded player wishing to score.

Astara Khan RB (17) Pinnacle Project
Liam Lorechian CB (17) Pinnacle Project
Chiara Kavos LB (17) Pinnacle Project

Astara Khan, a Pakistani daughter of a construction worker and a nanny, found herself playing football with her friends on the street while her parents were busy at work to pass the time, finding herself adept at football, especially the defense. Liam Lorechian has a balanced style of play and excels at agility, man-to-man marking, and dispossession, and he relishes the chance to take the ball into the midfield. Lastly, Chiara Kavos, while suffering from several drawbacks that plague the Cenian defense, manages to work together with her teammates to find the best place to put the ball.

* Yes, this was with the permission of Western Borderlands.

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MIDFIELDERS >>>

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Tomás Fierro MF (19) Ninon Beart
After Sunrisian club Ninon Beart was promoted from that league's second division, they immediately turned to Tomás Fierro, one of Pinnacle Project's top players, and Fierro was only too happy to accept after playing a season in Racao, where he proved to be one of the league's best midfielders. Fierro excels in the "build-up" plays of the midfield, working to both get the ball away from possible defense interference and to set up excellent goalscoring opportunities with his good passes and other ball-handling skills. Fierro, additionally, has good pace and the ability to read the ball's trajectory well.

Allison Swan MF (18) Cenial United
During her last season at Pinnacle Project, Swan won plaudits for her decisive style and good control of the midfield as she acted as a good pivot player as well as a true sportswoman. She enabled a lot of of Kira Koromin goals as well as helping to coordinate the defense. As a result, Swan found herself second on the list for the Cenian Premier League's best midfielder and third on the list for the league's best young player. A Sunrisian side tried to purchase her and her abilities, but Cenial United outbid the club for this promising youngster. Swan will almost certainly prove to be an excellent playmaker for Ceni's team.

Petro Valles MF (19) Lexington Victory
Petro Valles - one of the several excellent midfielders from Ceni's north side, in this case from the city of Nova Ascea - excels as more of a holding midfielder, and he does well to prevent opponents' attacking moves and regain the momentum for Ceni's offense. Valles works well with friend Tomás Fierro, and they complement each other's abilities. This makes them easily able to switch from offense to defense together in a quick manner, and quickly exploit any shift in momentum to Ceni's advantage. As such, Valles has a good grasp on short, simple passes to playmaker Swan or more offensive-minded midfielder Fierro.

Julian del Olmo LM (17) Pinnacle Project
Voren Reth MF (18) University of New Oxford
Jasper Valaran RM (17) Pinnacle Project

Julian del Olmo, part of the famous del Olmo clan, will feature in Pinnacle Project's starting eleven this next season; Jasper Valaran will probably feature in the next season as he continues to develop his box-to-box style of play in the midfield, excelling at both defensive and offensive aspects. Voren Reth prefers the attacking side of the midfield, and he excels at exploiting offensive opportunities and getting the ball to the offensive side of the pitch, including his friend and teammate Tyro Solaris in the striking zone. Reth has a good tactical and strategic grasp as well, some gained from his studies of Military History in college (he is a history major).

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FORWARDS

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Kira Koromin ST (18) Celtic Noviodunum
With a surfeit of exceptionally talented strikers in Ceni's league, one would expect any budding forwards to be snuffed out by the pressure of Ceni's high-scoring and aggressive league. Contrary to any expectations, however, Kira Koromin has stood out, not just because of her name. Born to the famed Cenian legend and current Cenian national team manager Kirk Koromin and brother of national team star Kel Koromin, Kira possesses her own creative playing style. She transcended all expectations during the last season with Pinnacle Project, scoring a whopping thirty-four goals, placing her at second on the list for the Golden Ball in the nascent Cenian Premier League. Her opportunistic and aggressive style of play has earned her a trip to the Gelderlish side Celtic Noviodunum. The top goalscorer at the Di Bradini Cup, Koromin is rumored to be on her father's shortlist for the Cenian national team.

Nico Asturias ST (18) Heldingen
Another one of Ceni's top players to come out of the Hispanic north and Pinnacle Project, Nico Asturias could have been one of Ceni's top young strikers had he come out at a better time - unfortunately, Kira Koromin and Javier del Olmo have outshone this rising star. However, Asturias has a number of good qualities that should help the Di Bradini Cup team: he is a fast player with good agility, good penalty skills, and good shooting skills with both feet. These qualities earned him a transfer to Recuecn’s side Heldingen last transfer window.

Eric Garcia RW (20) Longtails
Garcia, after a excellent (but overshadowed) season at Pinnacle Project with Javier del Olmo, earned a trip to the young (and mostly foreign) side Longtails, where he created several bonds with his teammates. These bonds helped his team to rise fourteen points over its previous standings, as Garcia scored thirty goals, placing him tied for fifth on the top goalscorers list for the Cenian Premier League. Garcia, having grown up in Ceni’s Hispanic north, moved to Cenial to pursue his footballing career at age 12, where the Pinnacle Project picked him up and trained him. Garcia’s specialty is dispossessing opposition defenders and immediately converting on the chances he has just picked up while the defense is still reeling.

Tyro Solaris LW (18) University of New Oxford
Tyro Solaris, who currently studies architecture at the University of New Oxford, has been tagged as one of Ceni's brightest young strikers. Intelligent, clear-headed, and decisive with the ball, Solaris also possesses excellent stamina and fitness. However, Solaris tends to make some mistakes because of his relative inexperience. Perhaps as Garcia, del Olmo, and Asturias age out, he will have his chance to make a mark on Ceni's Di Bradini Cup team. However, he didn't have to wait that long, as during the Di Bradini Cup, Solaris added some vigor and change of momentum in the knockout stages, performing well and replacing Javier del Olmo, who was flagging. His excellent ball-striking qualities led to his success at the Di Bradini Cup.

Javier del Olmo LW (20) Sporting Cenial
Javier del Olmo is part of the big del Olmo clan which includes the renowned Cenian attacking midfielder Jaime del Olmo, who plays for the Audioslavian giants 1830 Cathair and a younger midfielder, cousin Julian del Olmo. Del Olmo impressed in his first season at Pinnacle Project, scoring twenty-four goals; this good performance earned him a trip to Sporting Cenial, where he forged a good relationship with Gavin Reed, the side’s Darvalian striker. He scored twenty-nine goals at Sporting Cenial, only one less than his compatriot Eric Garcia, and helped to guide his team to its first ever Gold Cup spot at fourth place, a win ahead over deserving contenders Phalanx AF.

Tharan Kassal ST (18) University of Ceni
Corris Laval ST (18) University of Ceni
Auren Brahe-Antilles RW (17) Longtails

Tharan Kassal and Corris Laval are teammates at the University of Ceni, where they operate as a tag-team in the strikers' colors; Auren Brahe-Antilles outshone his peers at Pinnacle Project training, and Cenian side Longtails picked him up after the departure of one of their better players Kristoffer.

RP Permissions: No killing/severe injuries/excessive godmodding without TGing me. Thanks.

[Osarius]

Osarius Squad: Trindl Cup I

Style modifier: +1.5 (counter/possession-based attacking)

There are also two "special" kits, one is white with black and red flames on the front left, and the other is mostly gold (the traditional alternate kit colours) with a red and black bar across the middle, if neither of these is suitable. I'll make these eventually.

My RP Permissions are pretty chill to be honest.
Pretty much anything goes, I only ask that you let me decide the severity of any injuries you decide to RP for me, please.
Send my players off if you must -- if its a player I really didn't wanna lose for the next game, I'll RP an appeal or something.
Oh and at the risk of sounding a bit "RAWR" ... do not kill any of my players or coaching staff (unless I say go ahead via TG).
Killing fans is okay though. Go nuts with that if you like.

Manager: Azarai Robinson
Assistant Manager: Reiss Ryerson
The former Firewood City teammates have had very different careers as managers. Ryerson oversaw the most difficult period in Firewood's history -- according to the fans, at least -- while Robinson took a mid-table side in Buyan to the Champions Cup. Some have drawn attention to their symbiotic relationship, in which Robinson's calmness keeps Ryerson's emotional outbursts in check. Equally, Ryerson's loud confidence has helped Robinson impose himself on the dressing room despite his lack of an imposing presence (a problem neither the six-foot-five Ryerson, nor Robinson's six-foot-four predecessor Jermain Lewis have ever had). The remainder of the backroom staff is an interestingly balanced -- if heavily ex-Firewood -- group of players-turned-coaches with plenty to offer in terms of experience, or tactical and technical understanding. Most notable among the names in the backroom are probably ex-Osarius captains Benni Watson and Serenity Lewis. While Watson's role is part-time -- he only travels with the team for tournaments, owing to his position as Hastmead boss -- Lewis is effectively Robinson's joint third in command (alongside Jordan Simpson), and often leads training sessions. Some had suspected she would be offered the Osarius manager's job when her father stepped down, but she denies applying, insisting that she is happy to wait and learn from Robinson.

  Coaches: Jordan Simpson           General
           Serenity Lewis           General
           Roque Urbina             Attacking
           Rene Wilson-Ouaddou      Attacking (part-time)
           Brent Steele             Defending
           Harvey Decker            Defending
           Gilberto Cuellar         Technical
           Benni Watson             Technical (part-time)
           Gareth Mason             Goalkeeping
           Gabriele Esposito        Strength & Fitness
           Tobias Holt              Strength
  Medical: Dr. Chanice Ash          Team Doctor
           Dr. Clara Cormega        Physiotherapist
           Dr. Cerys Francis        Psychologist
 Scouting: Roberto Cormega          Chief Scout
           Elene Altieri            Scout
           Miguel Rios              Scout
           Dr. Lika Rugatoro        Performance Analyst

How do Osarians play?
In short? Expect a high-intensity pressing game with some crunching tackles, and swift attacking movements transitioning from side to side at pace.

The primary tactical system for Osarius over the past two decades or so has been a 4-3-3 with at least one "traditional" winger and a (usually) balanced triangular midfield three. The idea is that the team operates in three phases when defending and three phases when attacking, always focused on controlling the space, and maintaining close proximity to teammates wherever possible. Lots of short passes when in possession, when defending, the team presses in packs, often creating two lines of defence for an opposition player to break through.

When defending, the first phase is that the front three press as high up the pitch as possible, trying to force a change of possession as close to the final third as possible. The second phase is to have the wingers drop back into midfield, leaving a lone striker and a compact midfield five to crowd out the opposition. The final defensive phase is the defence will step up to squeeze the space in midfield, inviting through balls for the offside trap.

When attacking, the first phase is to build from defence. It's rare that an Osarius defender is not comfortable playing a pass to another defender, or the most defensive of the midfield three. Long balls out of defence are rare, except when counterattacking. The second phase is for the front three to press forward, stretching the defence to create space in the midfield zone for Osarius' three to control play. The final phase is to maintain possession while trying to find an opening in the final third, typically by playing the ball into the channels where either a forward can finish, or cut a pass back across goal for a simple finish at the back post.

The Squad

No. Pos. Player Name          Age     Team                           
#01 [GK] Ruby FLETCHER         33 y/o  [OSR] Callisto City
#02 [LB] Paolo BOCCHETTI       29 y/o  [SEM] Eikborg Club
#03 [RB] Gabrielle HARRISON    25 y/o  [TAE] Bayern Phoenix
#04 [CM] Nicola COSTELLO       27 y/o  [OSR] Hastmead Diamante
#05 [CB] Juan Pablo RODRIGUEZ  27 y/o  [PAS] Tanrisal
#06 [CB] Clemente JACONELLI    27 y/o  [EQS] Cloudsdale Flyers
#07 [RW] Darell MARSHALL       29 y/o  [OSR] Firewood City
#08 [CM] Fabio MANCINI         24 y/o  [AUD] AC Izotz Zubia
#09 [ST] Marco PUNTORIERO      26 y/o  [NPH] AFC Treason
#10 [AM] Andrea POYNTER        28 y/o  [EQS] Canterlot Royals
#11 [LW] Wesley KANE           31 y/o  [APX] Gwinevra Barbarians
#12 [GK] Efrain SUAREZ         27 y/o  [TAE] New Capetown Falcons
#13 [GK] Bartolo MONTEFORTE    24 y/o  [OSR] Dynapolis United
#14 [CF] Sido PUDOREMU         23 y/o  [FEL] Real Santa Maria
#15 [CB] Emanuele RIVIELLO     32 y/o  [NPH] Violence Chariots
#16 [CB] Fabian PADRON         27 y/o  [SEM] Fransborg set Njilkaer
#17 [CB] Fabricio GALLARDO     29 y/o  [NPH] Crisisbless
#18 [RW] Jerome MONROE         22 y/o  [OSR] Trothwands Evolution
#19 [LW] Tobias CLARKE         30 y/o  [OSR] Firewood City
#20 [CM] Gavin MITCHELL        24 y/o  [EUR] Directus
#21 [ST] Salvatore LACCONA     26 y/o  [APX] St George's Creek
#22 [DM] Ramiro FIGUEROA       23 y/o  [SEM] FC Jansberg
#23 [LB] Will SIMPSON          19 y/o  [OSR] Hastmead Diamante
#24 [DM] Miguel GOMEZ          25 y/o  [TAE] Fadron Flight
#25 [CM] Luther BAILEY         22 y/o  [OSR] Greeningham City
#26 [RB] India TURNER          22 y/o  [OSR] Hastmead Diamante
#27 [LW] Darik SAMUELS         21 y/o  [OSR] Trothwands Evolution
#28 [AM] Kayode AFOLAYAN       28 y/o  [SEM] FC Jansberg
#29 [CM] Zoe BARNES            25 y/o  [OSR] Dynapolis United
#30 [DM] Lika FARATAMU         21 y/o  [SEM] FC Jansberg
#31 [CM] Casim GORDON          25 y/o  [SEM] Eikborg Club
#32 [CM] Gustavo FELICIANO     19 y/o  [SJG] Liberty Rodriguez
#33 [CF] Ashley SAUNDERS       21 y/o  [OSR] Utica United
#34 [ST] Aaliyah JOHNSON       21 y/o  [OSR] Shanak FC
#35 [AM] Alan DRUMMOND         21 y/o  [OSR] Utica United
#36 [ST] Esteban CRESPO        19 y/o  [OSR] Hastmead Diamante
#37 [RW] Ryan WATSON           17 y/o  [OSR] Hastmead Diamante
#38 [LB] Alexander SCOTT       21 y/o  [OSR] Dynapolis United
#39 [RB] Natalie REID          28 y/o  [OSR] Dynapolis United
#40 [CB] Enzo BIANCHI          20 y/o  [OSR] Trothwands Evolution

The Trindl Cup provides a unique opportunity for Robinson to test the ability of his squad in a tournament setting, and to that end, he has put together three starting elevens, to be used in the group stage:

Squad A - vs Apox: [ 4-3-3 ] Monteforte; Scott, Bianchi, Riviello (c), Reid; Gomez, Barnes, Afolayan; Clarke, Puntoriero, Marshall
Squad B - vs Quebec: [ 4-3-3 ] Suarez (c); Bocchetti, Padron, Gallardo, Harrison; Bailey, Mitchell, Drummond; Samuels, Laccona, Monroe
Squad C - vs Nephara: [ 4-3-3 ] Fletcher; Simpson, Rodriguez (c), Jaconelli, Turner; Costello, Mancini, Poynter; Kane, Pudoremu, Watson

Expect a lot of tinkering during matches, however, as Robinson tweaks his systems to find the best setup for each set of players

[Audioslavia]

Young Bulls in Trindl 'Audition'
Imaslavii to test youngsters at Trindl Cup

#	POS	NAME				AGE	CLUB		NAT OF CLUB
1	G 	Sean Patterick			28	Fligsive FC		TIS	46
2	D RB	Jean-Pierre Corbijn		28	Raynor City United	VAL	34
3	D LB	Turi Varisco			25	KT Itzalovalle		AUD	 3
4	M DM	Johan Tijgers Landhuis		24	Mâ Âlâmëómë		FFD	30
5	D CB	Ramon Goicoechea		24	Iskara Daii		STB	26
6	D CB	Jouard Caceres			22	1830 Cathair		AUD	12
7	M RM	Imanol Vengochea		25	Ousevale Borough	KRY	27
8	M AM	Janos Hufschmied (c)		30	Northbrook Diamonds	PIS	46
9	F CF	Weverton Rodriguez-Torrejon	26	Gwinevra Barbarians	APX	12
10	F 	Espiridón Caszely		27	Red Star Severny	PIS	 5
11	M LM	Zorio Etxezuniyiga		20	La Nueva Avenida	FFD	 1
12	F 	Frantzisko Apexarena		20	AC Izotz Zubia		AUD	 0
13	D LB	Solvir Ulvestad			20	1830 Cathair		AUD	 0
14	M LM	Txordinutzko Etxehartzaren	20	AC Izotz Zubia		AUD	 0
15	D CB	Agustin Evrard-Lecuyer		28	Fligsive FC		TCU	21
16	D CB	Ortzi Rouy			21	AC Izotz Zubia		AUD	 0
17	M RM	Ivo Cuijpers			21	AFC Serpentine		NPH	 2
18	M RM	Asier Huelva			22	Mikaera FC		LTN	 0
19	M CM	Flortentin Lachance		24	Tout-Puissant Hasiera	AUD	 0
20	F 	Joord Rietveld			20	Iskara Daii		STB	 0
21	D RB	Bastijn Fokke-Rommedahl		24	1830 Cathair		AUD	11
22	G 	Txordin Ybarra			22	KT Itzalovalle		AUD	 0
23	G 	Wim de Snaaijer			20	Foxchester Raiders	STB	 0
24	F 	Dragan Kryznjak			20	1830 Cathair		AUD	 0
25	M DM	Christopher Swansmith		29	SC Kiel			PIS	 1

A month after an acceptable, if uninspiring, campaign in the AOCAF Cup, Imaslavii has selected a squad of younger players for the inaugural Trindl Cup, leaving out established NT players like Aitor Jovellanos, Serge Rollins and Gaizka Omaexevarria in an attempt to find a winning formula among the next generation of Audioslavian footballers.

Our impression of the strongest squad Imaslavii can send out.
There are likely to be a few chops and changes for every game, mind

Fans' interest in the tournament has been piqued by the presence of one Polar Islandstates, a team against whom Audioslavia have had some epic battles in the past, even if most of them have ended up with the blue clad Valhallans emerging victorious.

Also in group A are recently inducted COCANEFA members Semarland, in who's stadiums the tournament will be held, and newcomers Acronius who are somewhat of an unknown quantity, though we figure there'll be eleven of them.

That is the fifty-seven thousandth time that joke has appeared in an Audioslavian newspaper.

OOC ROSTER INFO
This Audioslavia squad is about 90% the strength of the one that played in the AOCAF, and the manager will be experimenting with a few younger players. Here are the first elevens for the upcoming games. Players in bold are part of Audioslavia's regular, full strength first eleven. Players in italics are part of Audioslavia's regular squad.

vs Acronius
de Snaaijer, Corbijn, Varisco, Swansmith, Rouy, Evrard-Lecuyer, Cuijpers, Huelva, Apexarena, Caszely, Etxehartzaren

vs Semarland
Ybarra, Fokke-Rommedahl, Ulvestad, Lachance, Caceres, Goicochea, Huelva, Hufschmied, Rietveld, Kryznjak, Etxezuniyiga

vs Polar Islandstates
Patterick, Corbijn, Varisco, Landhuis, Caceres, Goicochea, Vengochea, Hufschmied, Rodriguez-Torrejon, Caszely, Etxezuniyiga

Our roleplaying permissions are the usual. No godmodding unless you're being really funny. We're happy being the bad guy, whether the pantomime villain, baddie-team-in-sports-film or otherwise. Our team will probably be less physical than yours, although we aren't afraid of the odd bout of gamesmanship here or there. We like to hit on the counter attack, especially down the wings. Our superior fitness and stamina helps us in the latter stages of games. We are occasionally creatively bereft, and sometimes have to rely on these late smash-and-grabs to win.

[Osarius]

A change of format (again!) for the Rabastor Unity Trophy saw draws eliminated from proceedings, meaning all matches had to be decided on the day. This alteration meant there would be a change to table scoring, with two points awarded for wins, and one point awarded to a losing team who took the match into extra time or beyond. In addition, a bonus point is awarded to any team scoring more than three times in a match (including extra time).

Following their catastrophic display at the anniversary event two years ago, in which Osarius lost both games and were the first team eliminated -- and a disappointing showing in World Cup 73, Barca-Carthy impressed upon gathered reporters the importance of restoring the Firebirds' "aura" with a strong display at the Rabastor Unity Trophy while the under 25s did the same at the AOCAF.

"I think after the past couple years, where we've declined a bit, teams probably think they can take us. Teams will be more daring. A dominant showing here, and in the AOCAF at the same time will just underline how many good players we have, and remind everyone we're not to be taken lightly." The Osarius' Head of Development said. "We've also got the Trindl Cup after this, as a bit of a warm up to World Cup qualifying, so that's another opportunity. We have a lot of work to do if we want to get back to the top, and this is the start."

Barca-Carthy's squad selection contains few surprises, though it is noteworthy that she had priority claim on any under 20 eligible player, despite new Senior boss Azarai Robinson needing to build his squad for the AOCAF. "We came to an agreement, where I got to take my players first. Azarai agreed that it made the most sense, because any other way would weaken my squad selection pool. We both felt that we had enough talent across the age bands to create two very strong squads, so we did it this way." Barca-Carthy explained.

The main questions raised over her squad selection centred on the inclusion of three seventeen year olds. While Jerome John could be argued to have "proven talent", it's much harder to make the same case for Robert Barker -- whose move to Liberty Rodriguez was a surprise even among Hastmead Diamante fans -- though his potential is clear, and harder still to justify the inclusion of Ryan Watson. The grandson of Osarian legend Benni Watson has not yet played a senior game for Hastmead Diamante, despite his grandfather being the club's manager, and while he has been impressive in the Junior League and Developmental League, senior football is on an entirely different level. International football another level from that.

"Some have argued that his inclusion was down to his name, but that's not fair on him. Ryan is a talented winger, and should do well in the Rabastor Unity Trophy. It's a good opportunity for him to get some tournament experience, too." Said Autumn Phelps, a former Firebirds winger herself and Barca-Carthy's assistant manager. "I know a bit about wingers, I'd say, and he has all the qualities. I just hope he doesn't let all the scrutiny get to him."

#01 [GK] Chelsea BYRNE        19 y/o  [OSR] Callisto City
#02 [RB] Rinaldo RIZZI        20 y/o  [OSR] Trothwands Evolution
#03 [LB] Will SIMPSON         19 y/o  [OSR] Hastmead Diamante
#04 [CM] Lauro TEDESCO        20 y/o  [OSR] Trothwands Evolution
#05 [CB] Enzo BIANCHI         20 y/o  [OSR] Trothwands Evolution
#06 [CB] Tobias BUTLER        19 y/o  [OSR] Greeningham City  
#07 [RW] Jerome JOHN          17 y/o  [SEM] Krsthaven
#08 [CM] Daniele GENTILE      20 y/o  [OSR] Hastmead Diamante 
#09 [ST] Esteban CRESPO       20 y/o  [OSR] Hastmead Diamante
#10 [AM] Isaia URSO           19 y/o  [OSR] Rapid Hearthlands
#11 [LW] Mario VOLLERO        19 y/o  [OSR] Cymrwell FC
#12 [GK] Troy QUINN           19 y/o  [OSR] Real Jraxville
#13 [GK] Pepito MUNIZ         19 y/o  [OSR] AFC Hollybrent
#14 [ST] Riccardo CARBONE     20 y/o  [OSR] Firewood City
#15 [CB] Dennis RUSSELL       20 y/o  [OSR] Burningham City   
#16 [CB] Sean ANDERSON        18 y/o  [OSR] Callisto City
#17 [RB] Rachel DILLON        19 y/o  [OSR] Grasshoppers Turic
#18 [RW] Ryan WATSON          17 y/o  [OSR] Hastmead Diamante
#19 [CM] Antonio ZAPATA       20 y/o  [OSR] Trothwands Evolution
#20 [CM] Gustavo FELICIANO    19 y/o  [SJG] Liberty Rodríguez 
#21 [LB] Tatiana COLOMBO      20 y/o  [OSR] Rapid Hearthlands 
#22 [ST] Robert BARKER        17 y/o  [SJG] Liberty Rodríguez
#23 [LW] Drew SPENCE          21 y/o  [SEM] Sporting Matrolvik

                 Osarius   5–3   Eristicea               
                Urso 14'         Henstridge 3', 36'      
         Crespo 23', 44'         Soukraites 65'          
             Gentile 56'                                 
                John 71'

               Aquillian   4–2   Kryosis                 
     Madera 49', 51' 54'         Guerrero 44' pen.       
                King 79'         Borea 83'

               Eristicea   1–3   Kryosis                 
          Santino 2' pen         Puente 61' pen, 73' pen 
                                 Estevez 85' pen

                 Osarius   3–2   Aquillian               
           Feliciano 21'         Skerritt 37'            
              Crespo 52'         King 68'                
              Watson 86'

               Aquillian e 4–3 Eristicea                 
        Madera 22', 108'       Konnan 34'                
               Lynch 45'       Santino 65', 79' pen      
                King 88'

                 Kryosis   2–3 e Osarius                 
               Perez 42'         Carbone 31'             
              Valero 73'         Urso 56'                
                                 Watson 81'

 Final Standings        Pld    W   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
1 Osarius                 3    3   0    11    7   +4     7
2 Aquillian               3    2   1    10    8   +2     6
3 Kryosis                 3    1   2     7    8   -1     2
4 Eristicea               3    0   3     7   12   -5     0

Top scorers                  
5   Jefferson Madera (AQL)
3   Angelo Santino (ERS)
    Antony King (AQL)
    Esteban Crespo (OSR)
2   Isaia Urso (OSR)
    Ismael Puente (KRS)
    Nathan Henstridge (ERS)
    Ryan Watson (OSR)
1   Andres Valero (KRS)
    Daniele Gentile (OSR)
    Eduardo Konnan (ERS)
    Gustavo Feliciano (OSR)
    Jerome John (OSR)
    Jorge Perez (KRS)
    Juan Estevez (KRS)
    Laveran Guerrero (KRS)
    Lemar Skerritt (AQL)
    Raymond Lynch (AQL)
    Riccardo Carbone (OSR)
    Sergio Borea (KRS)
    Soukraites (ERS)

Ayanna Barca-Carthy's Osarius U20 Developmental side -- part of the newly restructured national setup, under which she takes charge of the U20, U21 and U23 national teams -- emerged victorious, and convincingly so, at the forty-first Rabastor Unity Trophy. Three games, three wins. "We did alright," said Barca-Carthy. "I'm not happy with the amount of goals we conceded, but maybe that was a quirk of the rules. With everyone trying to get those bonus points, perhaps everyone attacked a bit more than they normally would. Even Kryosis scored seven, after all."

Aquillian's veteran winger Jefferson Madera, was again the tournament's top scorer, with five goals. "I just try to do what the coach asks me. Nothing special." The Utica forward said, downplaying his performances -- which included a remarkable five minute hat-trick against Kryosis -- before expressing his frustrations regarding the Osarius game. "I couldn't do anything against them. They defended very well in the wide areas, and I couldn't win the ball in the middle. I think that's why our bigger guys, like Lemar and Tony [King] were more effective in that game."

Hastmead's Daniele Gentile picked up player of the tournament, after effectively controlling the midfield in each of Osarius' three games. An unfortunate injury in the final game rules him out of the Trindl Cup, though he is expected to be fully fit for the start of the new LigAnaia season. "It's a shame for Daniele, he had a great tournament and really showcased his full skill set. I was hoping we would be able to bring him into the squad for the Trindl Cup but he won't be fit in time." Ayanna Barca-Carthy lamented. Two goals -- both of them late winners -- from Ryan Watson vindicated his selection, too, and made him a late addition to the Trindl Cup squad. "Ryan did everything we asked of him. He's a talented young player and we have high hopes for him. As a late sub he's effective because he's so quick, so we're looking at that." She explained. "His grandfather will be proud, I'll bet."

Heading into the first game of the Trindl Cup, Emanuele Riviello sees his first start for the Firebirds in some time, and is handed the captain's armband to go with it. "Manu is a strong, experienced player. He's been out of the squad for a bit, because J.P [Rodriguez] and Clem [Jaconelli] have been so good, then you have Gallardo and Padron behind them, it's a deep position. I think it's only fair to give Manu a chance to reclaim a place now, though." The manager explained. The front four of Puntoriero, Clarke, Marshall and Afolayan will almost definitely pose a stiff challenge for Apox, but Riviello is the standout defensively. Some have suggested that such an imbalanced selection could be a bad call on Robinson's part, though the gaffer is confident his players can do the job. "Between Manu, two solid fullbacks and Miguel Gomez breaking things up in the middle, I think we'll be fine."

((OOC: Amendment of relation between the two Watsons. Realised I'd miscounted years, oops!))

[Semarland]

Cutoff will be at 19:00 GMT, so you have one hour and three minutes left to RP for matchday one!

[San Jose Guayabal]

www.ire.gu/economia/datos_basicos

Economy

The economy of San José Guayabal is a developed mixed economy with state-ownership in strategic areas of the economy. Although sensitive to global business cycles, the economy of San José Guayabal has shown robust growth since the start of the industrial era. Shipping has long been a support of Guayabal's export sector, but much of the Guayabalense economic growth has been fueled by an abundance of natural resources, including petroleum exploration and production, geotermical power, hydroelectric power, and natural gas. Agriculture and traditional heavy manufacturing have suffered relative decline compared to services and oil-related industries, and the public sector is among the largest in the world as a percentage of the overall gross domestic product. The country has a very high standard of living compared with other Esportivan countries, and a strongly integrated welfare system. The Guayabalense modern manufacturing and welfare system rely on a financial reserve produced by exploitation of natural resources, particularly on the South Pole Sea.

Energy Resources

Guayabalenses enjoy one of the highest GDP per-capita in Esportiva and the fourth GDP (PPP) per-capita. Today, San José Guayabal ranks as one of the wealthiest countries in the world in monetary value, with the largest capital reserve per capita of any nation in Esportiva. According to the WA World Census, San José Guayabal is a net external creditor of debt. San José Guayabal managed after decades of constant progress through the rankings the best Human Development Index (HDI) of the region with a value of 92 The standard of living in San José Guayabal is among the highest in the Multiverse. Esportivan Union Foreign Policy Magazine ranks SJG the 94th among 94 nations in its Failed States Index for 2202, judging SJG to be one of the region's most well-functioning and stable countries. Based on continued oil and gas exports, coupled with a healthy economy and substantial accumulated wealth, San José Guayabal is expected to continue as among the richest countries in the world in the foreseeable future.

Green Energy

San José Guayabal is a heavy producer of renewable energy, first of all due to good resources in hydropower. Over 60% of the electricity production in mainland San José Guayabal is covered by hydropower plants. The total production of electricity from hydropower plants amounted to 896.9 TWh in 2195 There is also a large potential in wind power, offshore wind power and wave power, as well as production of bio-energy from wood. San José Guayabal has quite limited solar energy resources during the winter but the deficit is normally defeated during the large period of summer, but is one of the world's largest producers of solar grade silicon and silicon solar cells.

Guarantees of Origin, the system for Guarantees of Origin was implemented by the Esportivan Union Renewable Energy Directive 2179/28/EC. In 2192 the average electricity consumption mix of a Guayabalense household was 45% renewable.

Gas Production

In 2195, Guayabal was the largest crude oil exporter in Esportiva (at 156Mt), and the 4th largest exporter of refined oil (at 104Mt). It was also the largest natural gas exporter of the region (at 144bcm), having significant gas reserves in the North Sea. San José Guayabal also possesses some of the world's largest potentially exploitable coal reserves (located under the Guayabalense continental shelf) on earth.

Three million barrels of oil adds 1.3 Mt of CO2 per day to the atmosphere as it is consumed, 866 Mt/year. Thus the global CO2 impact of San José Guayabal activities is significant. Much of the CO2 creation happens outside of Guayabalense borders, from Guayabalense fossil fuels.

Oil Industry

In May 2169, SJG asserted sovereign rights over natural resources in its sector of the South Pole Sea. Exploration started on July 19, 2173, when "Viajero Océanico" drilled its first hole. Initial exploration was fruitless, until "Carguero del Sur" found oil on August 21, 2173. By the end of 2173, it was clear that there were large oil and gas reserves in the South Pole Sea. The first oil field was "Oro Negro", produced 427,442 barrels of crude in 2180. Since then, large natural gas reserves have also been discovered.

Against the backdrop of the 2171 Guayabalense referendum to join the Esportivan Union, the Guayabalense Ministry of Industry, headed by Ramiro Montesinos moved quickly to establish a national energy policy. SJG decided to stay out of international oil groups, keep its own energy prices in line with world markets, and spend the revenue—known as the "currency gift" in the Petroleum Fund of San José Guayabal. The Guayabalense government established its own oil company, Statoil, and awarded drilling and production rights to "Petróleos del Sur" and the newly formed "Henríquez y Cia S.A.de.C.V".

The South Pole Sea turned out to present many technological challenges for production and exploration, and Guayabalense companies invested in building capabilities to meet these challenges. A number of engineering and construction companies emerged from the remnants of the largely lost shipbuilding industry, creating centers of competence in San Miguel and the western suburbs of Rostov. Rostov also became the land-based staging area for the offshore drilling industry.

[Acronius]

.::FREE UNION OF ACRONIUS - OFFICIAL ROSTER FOR THE 1ST TRINDL CUP::. INTRODUCTION Hailing from the Free Union of Acronius, les Guerriers, a selection of the most exciting prospects in the world of Acronian football, has come forth to represent the nation in the first ever Trindl Cup, hosted by the Republic of Semarland. Viewed as a second preparatory competition for the upcoming 73rd edition of the World Cup, the Free Union, as opposed to numerous other nations, is barely even in the top 100 in the world - and will have to face daunting superpowers in the world of football, such as Audioslavia and Polar Islandstates. Coached by a Nord, assistant-coached by a Russian, captained by a Frenchman and vice-captained by an Italian, the Acronians will give their all on the pitch, at home and on the road. TEAM INFORMATION NATION: Acronius TEAM NICKNAME(S): Les Guerriers, Blue Boys HEAD COACH: Frank Vereyt ASSISTANT COACH: Arseniy Lzerkov FORMATION: 3-4-3 CAPTAIN: Anastasio Massali VICE-CAPTAIN: Arturo Santiago FREE KICK TAKER: Max Fawden PENALTY TAKER: Saul Vesper CORNER KICK TAKER: Franz Ruess STARTING XI MASSALI, Anastasio · #44 · 30 years old · Goalkeeper (GK) · Drundelle Wolves FC Vice-captain of the team, Anastasio Massali is the oldest member in the starting eleven, and despite his club's mediocre performance during the latest season of the Acronian Legends League, 'the Flying Latino' was chosen to represent his nation inside the six-yard box. The eccentricity he displays in goal is famous throughout the Free Union, and he is known for having blocked multiple shots from several different opponents by swinging around his stomping grounds on the goalposts. ANDERSEN, Lupe · #3 · 25 years old · Defender (LB) · Blackwater Oilers FC Even though he's officially a fullback, Lupe Andersen is known to be a regular option for an additional striker would a situation require one. Despite Andersen's brilliance in the art of defending and efficiency in holding the line, his frequent tendencies to just surge up forward with the offensive line often leaves a loophole in the sturdy, yet under-supported Acronian defense, which has been exploited numerous times. ROYCE, Fabian · #4 · 26 years old · Defender (CB) · Scunthorpe FC Originally a central midfielder, Fabian Royce was supposed to play in the midfield for the Free Union, but after a serious knee injury he received halfway through the Acronian Legends League's first season that he had only just recovered from, he was instead converted to the defensive line, playing in the temporary position of centre-back. Contrary to Lupe Andersen, Royce almost always stays put within the box as to make up for Andersen's frequent absences. RUESS, Franz · #5 · 24 years old · Defender (RB) · Azemont Champions FC The starting right-back and vice-captain of Azemont Champions FC, the current titleholders of the Acronian Legends League, Franz Ruess' addition to the Free Union's starting eleven came as no surprise to many. Nicknamed 'the Wall', Ruess is infamous in Acronius for his quick reflexes that often allow him to push back offensive operations with minimal effort, as evidenced all throughout the Acronian Legends League. Ambidextrous with his legs, he often takes corner kicks for the team. FAWDEN, Max · #21 · 23 years old · Midfielder (LM) · Lionsgate National FC Nicknamed "Sonic" for his impressive speed, 23 year old Max Fawden will often be seen flying up and down the left flank of the field, and sometimes even testing his luck inside his opponents' box. An aspiring talent, Fawden will be expected to take over the role of vice-captain once Anastasio Massali retires from international football. He's the one who takes most free kicks positioned outside the box, but his amazing crossing and passing abilities are what really define him as a member of the team. GRAVES, Lewis · #6 · 23 years old · Midfielder (CM) · Aberdeen City FC Captain of Aberdeen City FC, Lewis Graves is a jack-of-all-trades. Along with Eddie Allison, he often assists in offensive operations, with his main duty being to build up a territorial advantage around the center of the pitch and to bring the ball up the field to the strikers. However, he can often be seen swinging back into defense when he's needed, due in part to his close proximity to both ends of the field made possible by his large stomping ground. ALLISON, Eddie · #24 · 21 years old · Midfielder (CM) · Azemont Champions FC Even though he is quite a young pick for the national selection, Eddie Allison, a starting midfielder for the Azemont Champions, proved that he deserve his spot on the starting eleven with his performance in the Aconian Legends League. Even though he played in his regular post of central midfielder, he snuck past six goals out of the grand total of twenty goals scored by the club that season. He almost never partakes in defensive operations, and prefers to stay with the offensive line. SANTIAGO, Arturo · #8 · 25 years old · Midfielder (RM) · Azemont Champions FC The second starting midfielder on the national team to play for Azemont Champions FC, Arturo Santiago is the lesser-known winger of the team. His primary role in the team is to fire in crosses from areas sometimes positioned far out from the target box, but he succeeds most of the time. Along with Lewis Graves, Santiago prefers to stay in the midfield or defend, opting to leave the offensive line to do their job. Due to their time together in ACFC, Santiago and Eddie Allison have extremely high chemistry. SPELMEYER, Frank · #12 · 18 years old · Forward (LF) · Azemont Champions FC Replacing regular team captain Jean Richelieu as the side's left-forward, the eighteen year old teenager has a lot of pressure on his back. With the offense lacking due to the absences of both Jean Richelieu and Axel Aubry, Spelmeyer, who was, coincidentally the colleague of both Richelieu and Aubry in their club, Azemont Champions FC, who won the Acronian Legends League, will have to match Richelieu's skill in dribbling, passing, and scoring in order to make up for the gaping hole in the attack. VESPER, Saul · #2 · 24 years old · Forward (CF) · Cypress Hills FC Saul Vesper, also known as 'the Six-Yard Shark', is infamous for his sly cleverness, and stealth around the opposing box. He displayed incredible reflex speed in the Acronian Legends League, where he scored six goals in fourteen games with a club known for its all-defensive playstyle, almost all by precise, sharp shots that all found the back of the net. His laziness, however, is a downside, as he almost never leaves the target box. BLACKETT, Titus · #10 · 23 years old · Forward (RF) · Cypress Hills FC Also known as 'the Swordfish', Titus Blackett is the teams's main source of income when it comes to goalscoring, superseding both Saul Vesper and Jean Richelieu. A veritable powerhouse of a striker, Blackett's speed along the right flank and what can be described as an overexertion of force he uses when shooting the ball is famous within the Free Union. He has excellent chemistry with Saul Vesper due in part to their experience together during the Acronian Legends League. SUBSTITUTES NIELSEN, Sebastian · #1 · 23 years old · Goalkeeper (GK) · Londontown Rovers FC CONNOLLY, William · #22 · 21 years old · Goalkeeper (GK) · Scunthorpe FC MAXWELL, Aaron · #13 · 23 years old · Defender (LB) · Hytheford Palace FC BLACKBOURNE, Owen · #38 · 25 years old · Defender (CB) · Lionsgate National FC LESTRANGE, Alexis · #7 · 27 years old · Midfielder (LM) · Aberdeen City FC CAVEY, John · #14 · 28 years old · Midfielder (CM) · Hytheford Palace FC KARLENKO, Artem · #9 · 23 years old · Forward (CF) · Cypress Hills FC CHRISTMAS, Floyd · #15 · 32 years old · Forward (RF) · Scunthorpe FC KITS (Note: All kits are a courtesy of Meski Sports.) STADIUMS ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FORMAL NATION NAME: Free Union of Acronius DEMONYM: Acronian GOVERNING BODY: Acronius Football Association HOME STADIUM: Union Park, Lionsgate (max. 80,000) TOP SCORER: Titus Blackett MOST CAPS: Jean Richelieu STYLE MODIFIER: +3.33 NATIONAL KPB RANK: 100th FIRST MATCH: Polaskaan 3-3 Acronius GREATEST WIN: Acronius 7-0 Slovenya GREATEST LOSS: Acronius 2-2 Armeia (2-2 AET, 1-4 pen.) HIGHEST SCORING GAME: Acronius 7-0 Slovenya (7 goals) MOST LIKELY TO SCORE: Titus Blackett MOST LIKELY TO COMMIT A FOUL: Lewis Graves MOST LIKELY TO BE SUBSTITUTED OFF: Saul Vesper MOST LIKELY TO BE SUBSTITUTED ON: Floyd Christmas MOST LIKELY TO BE INJURED: Anastasio Massali ROLEPLAYING PERMISSIONS I Give My Opponent Permission To: ================================= Choose My Goalscorers: Yes Godmod Goalscoring Events: Yes Injure Players: Yes (Max. 1) Godmod Injury Events: Yes Red Card Players: Yes (Max. 1) Yellow Card Players: Yes (Max. 3) Godmod Other Events: Yes =================================

[Pasarga]

Choose my goalscorers Y
Godmod Scoring Events Y
RP injuries to my players N
Godmod injuries to my players N
Hand out Yellow cards to my players Y
Hand out Red cards to my players Y
Godmod Other Events Y

Pasarga Roster
Nickname: Wanderers

Kits

Home Away
Modifier: +1

Manager: Jullian van Setten, age 57
Assistant: Viktoría Oddgeirsdóttir, age 48 (F)

GK: Takácz Endre age 29, La Halda 1845
GK: Bognár Lukacs, age 27, Iskara Daii
GK: Gyôrfy Zsa-zsa, age 26, Sardin United (F)
LB: Gaál Renáta, age 23, Galatica (F)
LB: Lenka Randáková, age 26, 1831 Cathair (F)
CB: Geoffrey Breton, age 26, Hellinic Rouge
CB: Johannes Horgen, age age 23, Tanrısal
CB: Héðinn Olgeirsson, age 27, Peynol-Lunas
CB: Marzuqah Taahira, age 31, Stein-los Turkish
RB: Jan Macík, age 27, Iskara Daii
RB: Jens Reiniger, age 24, Crawford City FC
DMC: Vass Adrián, age 30, AC Izotz Zubia
RW: Kruno Tkalčić, age 28, CA Paulinthal
RW: Jorit van Kruistum, age 25, Hastmead Diamante
MC: Császár Mór, age 29, Spartangrad
MC: Szölôsi Oszlár, age 26, Club Stein-los
MC: Aleksander Espinoza Carrasquill, age 26, Santos Luega
LW: Hugrún Valdimarsdóttir, age 27, Tanrısal
LW: Inalén Navarro Montalvo, age 28, Lajuno
ST: Dominik Mauer, age 25, Brigham
ST: Inèz van Stiphout, age 23, Canterlot Royals (F)
ST: Barabás Neci, age 29, Hondo FC
ST: Michael Müller, age 27, Tanrısal

Lukacs
Macík                     Breton      Olgeirsson                   Randáková
van Kruistum                      Mór             Oszlár                 Valdimarsdóttir
     Mauer       van Stiphout     

Captain: Császár Mór
Corner Taker: Hugrún Valdimarsdóttir
Set Pieces: Császár Mór
Penalties: Dominik Mauer

[Semarland]

And with that...

Cutoff! Cutoff music.

[Semarland]

Group A:
Semarland 3-2 Polar Islandstates - at Natunolstadion, Jansberg, 86,000
Acronius 2-4 Audioslavia - at Stadion Jansberg, Jansberg, 72,000

Group A                 Pld   W  D  L   GF  GA  GD  Pts 
1 Audioslavia             1   1  0  0    4   2  +2    3
2 Semarland               1   1  0  0    3   2  +1    3
3 Polar Islandstates      1   0  0  1    2   3  −1    0
4 Acronius                1   0  0  1    2   4  −2    0

Group B:
Pasarga 2–0 Cosumar - at Fransborg Park, Fransborg, 39,000
Ceni 2–2 Valladares - at Stadion Metner, Krsthaven, 63,000

Group B                Pld   W  D  L   GF  GA  GD  Pts 
1 Pasarga                1   1  0  0    2   0  +2    3
2 Ceni                   1   0  1  0    2   2   0    1
3 Valladares             1   0  1  0    2   2   0    1
4 Cosumar                1   0  0  1    0   2  −2    0

Group C:
Nephara 4–1 The Royal Kingdom of Quebec - at Stadion Reyenoord, Eikborg, 53,000
Osarius 4–0 Apox - at Quayside, Kolberg, 54,000

Group C                          Pld   W  D  L   GF  GA  GD  Pts 
1 Osarius                          1   1  0  0    4   0  +4    3
2 Nephara                          1   1  0  0    4   1  +3    3
3 The Royal Kingdom of Quebec      1   0  0  1    1   4  −3    0
4 Apox                             1   0  0  1    0   4  −4    0

Group D:
Unified Sunrise Islands 1–2 Eura - at Lindersson Arena, Nuholm, 53,000
San Jose Guayabal 1–0 Farfadillis - at Sorensen House, Kangemark, 39,000

Group D                      Pld   W  D  L   GF  GA  GD  Pts 
1 Eura                         1   1  0  0    2   1  +1    3
2 San Jose Guayabal            1   1  0  0    1   0  +1    3
3 Unified Sunrise Islands      1   0  0  1    1   2  −1    0
4 Farfadillis                  1   0  0  1    0   1  −1    0

[Semarland]

Cutoff will be in one hour from this post!

[Semarland]

And with that...

Cutoff for MD2! Cutoff music.

[Semarland]

Group A:
Acronius 1–4 Polar Islandstates - at Stadion Jansberg, Jansberg, 72,000
Audioslavia 3–1 Semarland - at Natunolstadion, Jansberg, 86,000

Group A     Pld   W  D  L   GF  GA  GD  Pts
1 Audioslavia             2    2   0   0     7    3   +4     6
2 Polar Islandstates      2    1   0   1     6    4   +2     3
3 Semarland               2    1   0   1     4    5   −1     3
4 Acronius                2    0   0   2     3    8   −5     0

Group B:
Ceni 1–0 Cosumar - at Stadion Metner, Krsthaven, 63,000
Valladares 1–1 Pasarga - at Fransborg Park, Fransborg, 39,000

Group B                Pld   W  D  L   GF  GA  GD  Pts
1 Pasarga                 2    1   1   0     3    1   +2     4
2 Ceni                    2    1   1   0     3    2   +1     4
3 Valladares              2    0   2   0     3    3    0     2
4 Cosumar                 2    0   0   2     0    3   −3     0

Group C:
Osarius 2-0 The Royal Kingdom of Quebec - at Quayside, Kolberg, 54,000
Apox 1-1 Nephara - at Stadion Reyenoord, Eikborg, 53,000

Group C                          Pld   W  D  L   GF  GA  GD  Pts
1 Osarius                        2    2   0   0     6    0   +6     6
2 Nephara                        2    1   1   0     5    2   +3     4
3 Apox                           2    0   1   1     1    5   −4     1
4 The Royal Kingdom of Quebec    2    0   0   2     1    6   −5     0

Group D:
Unified Sunrise Islands 3-3 Farfadillis - at Lindersson Arena, Nuholm, 53,000
San Jose Guayabal 0-0 Eura - at Sorensen House, Kangemark, 39,000

Group D                      Pld   W  D  L   GF  GA  GD  Pts  
1 Eura                       2    1   1   0     2    1   +1     4
2 San Jose Guayabal          2    1   1   0     1    0   +1     4
3 Unified Sunrise Islands    2    0   1   1     4    5   −1     1
4 Farfadillis                2    0   1   1     3    4   −1     1

[Audioslavia]

Breaking the Ice

Audioslavia don't beat Polar Islandstates. Just generally. You have to go far back in time, forty-eight years, in fact, to find the last time an Audioslavian eleven beat their Polarian counterparts, way back in the quarter-final of World Cup 63. As any Audioslavian will tell you, we won that World Cup. And the next one. The fact is, we might be up to five by now if it wasn't for those damned Polarians.

Three cycles later, the World Cup would be held in Audioslavia, and a strong Bulls team with home advantage had swept into the semi-final on the back of victories over Darmen and The Holy Empire. The clash with Polar Islandstates was billed as a showdown between two true footballing heavyweights. The reality of it was that only one team were really in the heavyweight category. Polar Islandstates, four inches and twenty pounds bigger to a man, outmuscled and outfought the home side on the way to a 1-0 result that drove a sword through the stomachs of those Audioslavians that watched it. Polar Islandstates went on to lose a thrilling final to a very skilfull Eura side. A Eura side that, perhaps, Audioslavia would have been better equipped to deal with than the comparitively less nimble Valhallans.

Four years later, the nords were taking silverware from Audioslavian hands a little more directly. The final of World Cup 67 saw the two sides do battle once more. Audioslavia had the better of a tough first half, but would once again be ground down and, after going a goal behind and having to chase the game, would fall in the final minutes thanks to captain Kohev Kungas-Vaga's bullet strike. KKV may have found forgiveness in part of Cathair. Most Audioslavians over thirty wouldn't be quite so magnanimous.

Finally, ten years ago, it was the turn of the World Cup quarter-final to play host to an Audioslavian defeat, as Polaria ran out three-one winners in another bruising game for the men (and woman) in claret and green. It's perhaps more of a stretch to imply Audioslavia would have gone on to win the semi and the final, but what can't be refuted is the fact that the Bulls were, at that point, on a run of twenty games without defeat, and who's to say they couldn't have scraped two more?

When viewed next to results from the early days of Audioslavia's return to world football, wherein our friends in the north took three wins and a draw over four encounters, the stats suggest Audioslavia's famous 1-0 win back in WC63 was an anomaly, maybe even a fluke. They say styles make fights, and though the average Audioslavian team has been able to counterpunch the over-aggressive Farfadillis to death on countless occasions, with only one loss, when presented with the physicality and controlled aggression of the Polarian game the Bulls have been found wanting time and time again. For some, that's the case, but most Audioslavians seem to be of the opinion that the Valhallans have somehow cast a hex over their team. For many, the friendly nature of this tournament, a warm up more for the hosts than the combatants, is just what Audioslavia need to take the pressure off.

How true that is depends on who you ask. Some may even try to tell you that even a five-nothing victory for Audioslavia won't change much in the long run. Audioslavia are no longer a truly elite team, drifting slowly down the rankings and losing any veneer of invulnerability they may once have had, and as such those marquee matches against the old northern enemy might be too few and far between in the future for the result tomorrow to really matter.

What is sure is that, if Audioslavia win, there will be an outpouring of emotion among those old enough to have lived through decades of heartache in games against the northmen.

[Northern Sunrise Islands]

UNIFIED SUNRISE ISLANDS HALF-MON SQUAD
TRINDL CUP 1 ROSTER
THE WONDERS OF NATURE
Other Nicknames: Savior Grey, The Victory Road Warriors, The Black-White-and-Yellow, USI, Arceus' Eleven
Capitals: Mardi (NSI), Platform Moon (ESI), Porto Velho (WSI), Danielson (SSI), Tochimoto (CSI), Central City (UPS), Underground City (LWS), Hadá ash Shām (NWI), Ordese (NEI), Marchenoir (SEI), Ankerens (SWI), Progresso (NNW), Amerry (NNE), Miniad (ENE), Sophiental (ESE), Çermë (SSE), Ferencmajor (SSW), Golochkeva (WSW), Grankopie (WNW)
Administrative Cities:Sunrisian Edenia (NED/SED), Soluppgängen (SOL), Basil Pike (BPI), Xavanan (AON), Sant Joan (SAN), Son Vasco (SON), Saint Elsewhere (STE), New Milkwood (NMW), Novalux (NVA), Ambrechoodthi (WDW), Tehau (ROB), Spear Pillar (SPR), Jamestown (ARC), Central Town (NOV), Tynebrook (FLT), Wildton (CRO)
Official Languages: English, French, Japanese, Spanish, Portuguese, Sunricean, Maori, Upper Sunrisian, Lowergroundian, Arabic, Dutch, Hungarian, Romanian, Russian, Czech
Unofficial Languages: Italian, Irish, Welsh, Mobian, Swedish, Aoesenx, Catalan, Basque, Widownese, Roberiquian, Crosstownian, Creeperin, Enderian, Frisian, Limburgish, Elvish, Icelandic, Occitan
National Currency: Islander Dollars (I$)
Regions: Esportiva (NSI, SSI), Rushmore (ESI), Atlantian Oceania (WSI), Sanctum (CSI), Alstroemeria (SEI), Emirates of Futurnia (Rest)
National Info: The Unified Sunrise Islands are, in fact, the religious union of many countries whose names have Sunrise Islands. Consisting of a massive (and improving) number of members, the Unified Sunrise Islands are based after their belief of Arceusism and its' many vertents built in order to adapt to different beliefs spread through the Multiverse.

This squad, clearly, doesn't fit the usual Unified Sunrisian national team type. That being said, it is the twentieth anniversary of the Foundation for Halves, an institution respected heavily by the Sunrisians, so they had to make up for it somehow.

SQUAD

Num.	Pos.	PKMN	Name					Age	Nat.	Team
01	GK		Eric WYNOLITA				16	NSI	Gama Filho FC
02	SW		Faunalyn DANTIN				16	UPS	Heriot-Watt Brutes (USICA)
03	CB		CAPACETE				16	WSI	Aventosa Rurália
04	CB		NILTON PEDROSA				16	WSI	Eyhamelle Voladora
05	DM		Jean-Paul LeLEVERDUSOLEILIAN		16	NSI	Enne Entheas Elite
06	LM		Abix POEXINAR				16	AON	Academie Belle Epoquene
07	RM		Asa SANDA				16	CSI	Pokrashava Wings
08	OM		Shialaevar DANTIN			16	UPS	Heriot-Watt Brutes (USICA)
09	OM		Austin WATTS				16	SOL	Franklin Sparks
10	CF		Dulce AZALEYA				16	NNW	Hug Darum Kaps
11	CF		Psi KINO				16	NSI	Algalé Esporte
12	GK		Pauline WIEGAND				16	LSI	DuBeaux Academie of Young Lasses
13	SW		Jahn MAIER				16	LSI	Vloekfrizien Junioren
14	LB		Tristan DAHLSSEN			16	SOL	Franklin Sparks
15	LB		Nicole CHANCEUX				16	NSI	Mardi City International (USICA)
16	CB		Leon ROAR				16	SOL	Gama Filho FC
17	CB		Sarah May DWIGHT			16	NMW	Mardi City International (USICA)
18	RB		Kahuna AGUASCALIENTES			16	NNW	DuBeaux Academie of Young Lasses
19	RB		Archie CUTTER				16	NSI	DuBeaux Academie of Young Lasses
20	DM		Ácualádna MEGMÉRGEZ			16	SSW	East Mardi Nightshade (USICA)
21	LM		Filippo RAMPANTI			16	NSI	River City Bob-Ombs (Street League)
22	RM		Katherine MONÈT				16	ESI	Languoile Preparatorie
23	CM		Ashlotte SURGE				16	NMW	Pokrashava Wings
24	CM		Ashley EXCEL				16	UPS	Pokrashava Wings
25	OM		Sean MARLEY				16	ESI	Feel the Rythm
26	OM		Krista SPINEBUSTER			16	STE	Real North Edenia
27	CF		Christian MAIDENGOATLAUGH		16	WDW	Nexus Shadows
28	CF		Mariah PRAYER				16	UPS	Heartline State Robins (USICA)
29	CF		Joan VOLATOIRE				16	SEI	Academie Belle Epoquenne
30	ML		Juan NATALINO				16	NNW	Jade United
31	ML		Trent BLAZER				16	UPS	Mac's Gym Knockouts
32	GK		Vladimir KULINAKOV			16	WSW	Hug Darum Kaps
COACH	Lynette BOURBON	[Style: +1]		NSI	28	Matthew City Rangers

Trigrams:
Main Nations:
NSI - Northern Sunrise 	|WSI - Western Sunrise	|ESI - Eastern Sunrise	|SSI - Southern Sunrise
CSI - Central Sunrise	|UPS - Upper Sunrise	|LWS - Lower Sunrise	|NWI - N'western Sunrise
NEI - N'eastern Sunrise |SEI - S'eastern Sunrise|SWI - S'western Sunrise|NNW - N-by-NW Sunrise
NNE - N-by-NE Sunrise	|ENE - E-by-NE Sunrise	|ESE - E-by-SE Sunrise	|SSE - S-by-SE Sunrise
SSW - S-by-SW Sunrise	|WSW - W-by-SW Sunrise	|WNW - W-by-NW Sunrise

Colonies:
NED - North Edenia      |SOL - Soluppgängen	|BPI - Basil Pike	|AON - Aonx
SED - South Edenia	|SAN - Sant Jordi	|SON - Son Vasco	|STE - Saint Elsewhere
NMW - New Milkwood	|NVA - Novacqua		|WDW - Widowrovery	|ROB - Roberick
SPR - Spear Pillar	|ARC - Arceusland	|NOV - F.A.A. Nova	|FLT - Flatland Heights
CRO - Crosstate		

RP PERMISSIONS
Don't kill or injure them for too long. Cards are fine, zanny goals are even better. Considering these players are all half-mon, you should expect some power abuse.

[Nephara]

THE BRINEMOUTH HERALD
CAN NEPHARA BREAK ITS CURSE AT LAST?
by Rowena Mason

Say what you will about the current state of the Cormorants - they fall to pieces the moment anything remotely resembling an Osarian comes to the table.

This doesn't really make sense on paper. After all, on the club scene, Osarians and Nepharim tend to occupy the same circles. Osarian clubs tend to appreciate the direct physicality and resilient attitude of Nepharim, while Premiership teams have twigged onto the fact that Osarians tend to be technically adept and willing to adapt well to foreign cultures. When Hastmead Diamante - already with Nephara's vice-captain Ashdown on the books - sold Nepharim winger Bottlegreen, they signed another young Nepharim winger (Cawdor) in her place. Meanwhile, Firewood City have Boston (the infamous makeweight of the deal that brought Acosta to Treason) and Kruse on the books, Trothwands signed Covenant for a princely sum after her breakthrough season, even lowly Shanak FC have an aging journeyman goalkeeper called Kieran Schrader in their ranks. Meanwhile, you can construct an entire XI (in a reasonable 3-5-2) of Osarians in Nephara - Altieri (Serpentine) in goal, Grana, Gallardo and Riviello (Treason/Crisisbless/Violence) across defence, Velasquez, Flynn and Acosta in midfield (Goodfeather/Chatswood/Treason), Martin and Hall (West Brinemouth and Coret) on the wings, Vastano and Puntoriero (Coret and Treason) up front. That's a respectable side.

So the sides have a certain familiarity with one another. And yet, in two meetings, the Firebirds have inflicted crushing 9-3 and 4-0 victories on their opponents. In a Nephara side resting Murdoch, Belfast and Ballard, this precedent does not bode well. Can this B-team break the trend? Not that the Firebirds will have a full-strength side, either - two different XIs took the field against Apox and Quebec (both winning comfortably), and a third is expected to face the Cormroants tonight. Both sides will be eager to use this match as a chance to claw their way into the competitive matches to come.

Caravella, for one, has a point to prove as always - she's excelled every time she's been called on, and has gone from being a pariah in public opinion (pilloried for trying to play both the Nepharim and Yttribian FAs to fight over her signature) to hearing occasional calls for her to start. Katskalidis and Kruse form an experimental centreback pairing and they've looked rock-solid together, while Griffiths has made a serious impression at leftback in her first two appearances, and may even be ready to seriously contest Stockinger's place during the qualifiers. Cawdor and Rivers, perpetually fighting to be 'the non-Bottlegreen winger', now have a chance to play in the same team, with Rivers in particular excelling (Cawdor, meanwhile, is yet to really stamp her authority in a more reduced role). Kestrel's made two cameos after missing the CE through injury, and done well in both. Rainsford might well start in qualifying at this rate, offering both solidity and nearly flawless technique in the heart of midfield, while Branagh - like Cawdor - needs to start making a serious impression if he's to trouble more competitive teamsheets. Christener and Kellard, of course, have nothing to prove. But perhaps it's Felix Keller who has been the most impressive, and for whom it has been the most important to impress.

A couple of years ago, Felix Keller had likely thought his bird had flown. It wasn't so bad. He was playing for Southfell United, a respectable side, scoring reasonably well in a strong league's top division. He'd at least represented his country at U-21 level. He was making enough money to last his whole life. But after signing for Sabrefell Athletic, Keller finally kicked the problems that had plagued his earlier years with Ritter and Southfell. Everyone knew Keller was lightning quick, but he lacked composure, and could too easily be shoved off the ball in a league as physical as the Premiership. But now he refuses to be bullied, is clinical given half a sight of goal, and has thrived as a more floating striker, able to drift with three attacking midfielders behind him. His role has been different for country, without the close support behind him but with true wingers on the flanks and, crucially, the ridiculous handful that Michael Kellard presents defenders. With less obligation to contribute to passing, and more space, Keller has run rampant with three goals from his two caps. One was even a header, looped over the Quebecois goalkeeper after Keller had evaded the defence.

So let that be a warning to the Firebirds. You've had it all your way in the past, and frankly, your quarterfinal victory three years ago will probably haunt us for years to come. But come tomorrow night? Things are going to be different.

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[Apox]

Ok, so this was bloody late, but I've had a super busy couple of days. The Trindl Cup is forming a large part of Apox' preparations for the World Cup (seeing as we don't have qualifiers) so Olim Benzari has decided to employ a squad of 33 players, with each player starting a match. Substitutes will be taken from the remaining 22 players not starting any one specific rules.

Those of you competing in this probably know me and my RP permissions. Don't do anything I wouldn't be amused by and that I wouldn't do to you.

Team against Osarius (MD1)

P  Name                  Age Caps Sub Caps Goals Club
GK Alan Eustathios        29   18    1       0    Barbury Town - CAPTAIN
RD Odar Storbrittania     28    6    0       0    Gwinevra Barbarians
CD Nicolas St Teath       31   51    3       1    Dwile Warriors
CD Olim Shahzad           27   34    1       0    Exton F.C
LD James Fowey            25   21    1       0    Spartangrad
RM Alice Monteforth       33   38    4       3    Gwinevra Barbarians
CM Willem Ajax            19    0    0       0    FC Axel Heiburg
CM Zana Ibrox             25   41    2       8    FC Endeavour
LM Jesper Lee Coleman     28   19    2       0    Sabrefell Moths
ST Juquinho               26    1    0       0    Brinemouth
ST Osric Keast            26    4    3       1    Crisisbless

Team against Nephara (MD2)

GK Jadranka Steele        23    0    0       0    Issington F.C
RD Eneko Treloquithack    29   25    2       1    Dwile Warriors
CD Eurwen Raynerson       22    3    0       0    FC Brimstone
CD Solomon Etezadi        30  104    0       4    Mâ Alâmëómë - CAPTAIN
LD Aliser Redmond         18    0    0       0    Mandon United
DM Luxulya St. Cleer      28   34    4       4    Crisisbless
DM Ulrika Kinlasson       26   29    1       0    1830 Cathair
RM Erik Abbraciabene      27    7    2       1    Halholzer United
CM Wilfried Lidgley       33   21    7       3    1830 Cathair
LM Titan Vladimirescu     21    2    0       0    Barbury Town
ST Adnan Zozula           28   58    4      27    Ousevale Borough

Team against the Royal Kingdom of Quebec (MD3)

GK Halyos Anaximander     26    9    0       0    Brigham
RD Jack Lerryn            34   82    0       2    Barbury Town
CD Jack Mills             22    1    0       0    Wye United
CD Imhotep Jekyll         21    0    0       0    FC Endeavour
LD Ben Hatem              34   56    2       0    Urbanista
DM Marius Ognevski        26    0    0       0    Exton F.C
RM Zlata Ingersleben      24    0    0       0    Dwile Warriors
CM James Palmisano        19    0    0       0    FC Brimstone
LM Kaj Aurora             28   77    2      13    Mâ Alâmëómë - CAPTAIN
ST Corinna McKenna        28   32    5      10    Barbury Town
ST Alpha Gandhi           21    5    4       5    FC Endeavour

[Semarland]

Cutoff will be at 19:00 GMT today, 32 minutes from this post. Sorry for the late notice, message me on IRC if you wanted to RP and I'll allow you some more time.

[Semarland]

*snips*

Cutoff for MD3! Cutoff music.

[Semarland]

Group A:
Semarland 2-0 Acronius - at Stadion Jansberg, Jansberg, 72,000
Polar Islandstates 4-5 Audioslavia - at Natunolstadion, Jansberg, 86,000

Group A                 P  W  D  L   F   A  P
1 Audioslavia           3  3  0  0  12   7  9 - QF1
2 Semarland             3  2  0  1   6   5  6 - QF2
3 Polar Islandstates    3  1  0  2  10   9  3
4 Acronius              3  0  0  3   3  10  0

Group B:
Pasarga 5-1 Ceni - at Stadion Metner, Krsthaven, 63,000
Cosumar 1-4 Valladares - at Fransborg Park, Fransborg, 39,000

Group B         P  W  D  L  F  A  P
1 Pasarga       3  2  1  0  8  2  7 - QF2
2 Valladares    3  1  2  0  7  4  5 - QF1
3 Ceni          3  1  1  1  4  7  4
4 Cosumar       3  0  0  3  1  7  0

Group C:
Nephara 2-1 Osarius - at Quayside, Kolberg, 54,000
The Royal Kingdom of Quebec 0-2 Apox - at Stadion Reyenoord, Eikborg, 53,000

Group C                          P  W  D  L  F  A  P
1 Nephara                        3  2  1  0  7  3  7 - QF3
2 Osarius                        3  2  0  1  7  2  6 - QF4
3 Apox                           3  1  1  1  3  5  4
4 The Royal Kingdom of Quebec    3  0  0  3  1  8  0

Group D:
Unified Sunrise Islands 4-2 San Jose Guayabal - at Sorensen House, Kangemark, 39,000
Eura 2-1 Farfadillis - at Lindersson Arena, Nuholm, 53,000

Group D                      P  W  D  L  F  A  P
1 Eura                       3  2  1  0  4  2  7 - QF4
2 Unified Sunrise Islands    3  1  1  1  8  7  4 - QF3
3 San Jose Guayabal          3  1  1  1  3  4  4
4 Farfadillis                3  0  1  2  4  6  1

QUARTER FINAL FIXTURES
Audioslavia v Valladares - at Fransborg Park, Fransborg, 39,000
Semarland v Pasarga - at Sorensen House, Kangemark, 39,000
Nephara v Unified Sunrise Islands - at Quayside, Kolberg, 54,000
Osarius v Eura - at Stadion Reyenoord, Eikborg, 53,000