Manager: Avarn-Oxolt Ban (66 y.o.)
Style Modifier: -2
Previous National Team Record: None
The Qusma National Team will be competing for the first time, either in a friendly or competitively, on Match Day 1 against 256th-ranked Wolves Clans to kick off Group 11 action.
Some helpful notes on culture when you're planning your stay in Qusmo:
The name of the nation is Qusmo, but the name of something from Qusmo is Qusma, the name of someone from Qusmo is Qusmi, & the name of the language from Qusmo is Qusmu. When referring to Qusmu'y (the proper plural of the people of Qusmo in Qusmu), note that the "first" name - the one with two hyphenated five-letter names - is the family name. The "second" name - the one with a single three-letter name - is the given name. It is recommended that you cite the family name, not the given name. For example, Avarn-Oxolt Ban would be Avarn-Oxolt, not Ban. In addition, all Qusmu'y are deliberately gender-ambiguous. If I've attached a masculine or feminine pronoun to their name, that's my mistake, & you should simply pretend that there's a "their" or "they're" there. Our capital is Qanz. In that city is our national stadium, Mastad Qusma, which has a capacity of around 80 000. The stadia other than Mastad Qusma which you might be competing in hold around 60 000. Our top flight domestic league is Pug Qusmyra. One season has been played so far, & it was won by KF Qastyr. In addition to Pug Qusmyra, there are 15 other domestic leagues arranged in a five-tier pyramid, & there is also a 64-club Puk Zama (Invitational Cup) & a 320-club Puk Zala (Grand Cup). If there's anything else you'd like to know, I'd certainly be happy to provide it. As someone new to NS Sport (my nation was only founded a few hours before the World Cup qualification draw, after all), I'd be happy to get to know what's good to include in RPs & such (besides, y'know, a crest, kits, & a picture of my stadium).
Qusma World Cup Qualifiers Hosting Venues
Match Day 1 - Qusmo v Wolves Clans (256) - Mastad Qusma, Qanz
Match Day 3 - Qusmo v Gopnikea (UR) - Mastad Qusma, Qanz
Match Day 5 - Qusmo v Kandorith (187) - Mastad Tracama, Tracam
Match Day 7 - Qusmo v Buyan (49) - Mastad Qusma, Qanz
Match Day 9 - Qusmo v Omerica (111) - Mastad Mastad Atlema, Atlem
Match Day 11 - Qusmo v Beepee (144) - Mastad Qanza, Qanz
Match Day 13 - Qusmo v Tumbra (24) - Mastad Qusma, Qanz
Match Day 15 - Qusmo v Yesopalitha (70) - Mastad Polana, Polan
Match Day 17 - Qusmo v Ceni (17) - Mastad Qusma, Qanz
Three lists of 50 players total follow. Unless otherwise indicated, the first list will be my starting XI, & the second list will have my substitutes. I may (or may not) call up a couple players from the third list sometime during the campaign, though. I did write about several national team players in my domestic league preview, but I wrote more detailed reports for all in the first choice Starting XI. For tactics, you can expect the team to try to use speed to their advantage, as they don't really have a whole lot else. They'll try to do that by counterattacking as quickly as they can once they regain possession. They hope to catch you off guard, once you have most of your squad in the attacking third. From there, they just hope to outrun you in a footrace to your goal. Through balls are a massive part of this strategy. The gameplan might be a little more nuanced - that is to say, a little less "Oh, no, that team? Let's hope for a miracle, I guess." - if you're not, say, Ceni, but that's the basic blueprint that Qusmo will likely follow pretty much throughout the qualification period.
GK • № 1 • Xynat-Evela Cuf • 26 y.o. • KF Trosoc KF Trosoc unexpectedly lept squarely into midtable, far from the relegation zone they were expected to be in by the end of the Pug Qusmyra season. Xynat-Evela Cuf’s breakout year was the main reason why they beat their preseason expectations by six spots. Given the subpar lineup around them this season, Xynat-Evela has gained a lot of experience finding ways to bail his defense out when it completely breaks down in front of him, even if he has to flail a bit in order to get the job done. As the starting goalkeeper for an unranked national team heading into World Cup play, that experience will likely come in handy.
CB • № 2 • Lucex-Ilinx Opu • 30 y.o. • KF Atlant KF Atlant had by far the best defense in Pug Qusmyra last season, yielding only 0.6 goals per match - & that was with a back three where two of the starting defenders were fullbacks. The reason Atlant’s defense was so good is their lone starting centreback, Lucex-Ilinx Opu. Lucex-Ilinx is not afraid to get their kit dirty - or, sometimes, even play dirty, if the referee doesn’t see it. No one else on the Qusmo national team roster is even remotely close to Lucex-Ilinx in their physicality & style of play. Given their history of crunching tackles, perhaps that’s best for everyone’s injury reports.
CB • № 3 • Yelto-Alfan Ono • 24 y.o. • KF Koflir KF Koflir was a club of attrition last season; it only scored 40 goals in 38 matches, but it only conceded 30, which made them the only club besides KF Atlant to yield less than a goal a match. Much of that was because of Yelto-Alfan Ono, who has started to develop some leadership on the back line for his club side. Yelto-Alfan is used to a four-player back line, however, & there are some concerns that they won’t be able to find the kind of chemistry needed to successfully operate a three-player line, especially early on in the campaign & given how frequently the back line will likely be challenged by high class opposition.
CB • № 4 • Cunix-Betva Tla • 27 y.o. • KF Niom The only representative from their club to receive a national team call up, KF Niom captain Cunix-Betva Tla has emerged as a leader for the national team, too. Though a midtable side, Niom had the third-best defense in Pug Qusmyra last season - behind Atlant & Koflir, of course. Even if that helped get Cunix-Betva a call up, however, what has given them a place on the first choice Starting XI is their consistent displays of superb levels of sportsmanship. That has earned them respect throughout Pug Qusmyra, even from opposing managers, players, & fans. They are not overly physical; instead, they rely on their technical skills, which are above average for a Pug Qusmyra centreback. However, they’ll be expected to struggle against many of the more technically gifted strikers they’ll be expected to face during the qualification campaign.
DM • № 5 • Yunal-Julad Waz • 25 y.o. • KF Poldanz KF Poldanz was a remarkably well-balanced club this year, boasting the second-best offense & fourth-best defense in Pug Qusmyra. Much of that record is attributable to Yunal-Julad Waz, who plays as a defensive midfielder for their club but will be asked by the manager to play as a part of a centre midfield triangle. Yunal-Julad has great vision for a Pug Qusmyra player, & much of their talent comes from smart play rather than any physical traits; they prefer to sit back, read the opposing defense, & then make plays accordingly. Without the advantage of their wits, they likely would be quickly overmatched in both pace & physicality by many of those they will face during the campaign.
CM • № 6 • Ilinx-Kepex Zev • 31 y.o. • KF Qastyr Though the first season of Pug Qusmyra is not technically yet done, KF Qastyr’s captain has emerged as a favourite for player of the year. Ilinx-Kepex Zev are truly what makes their title-winning club the domestic powerhouse they have quickly proven themselves to be, with both fantastic play & fantastic heart. They play all across the field, unafraid to make a tackle in their own box or take a shot in the opposition’s. They rarely, if ever, showed any fatigue over the course of the league season, though that might change with a grueling slate of fixtures spread out so far & against such top class opposition. Ilinx-Kepex has emerged as the captain & leader of the national team, as their seemingly fearless & tireless play motivates their teammates to do even better on the pitch.
AM • № 7 • Ilinx-Vulav Ixi • 25 y.o. • KF Poldanz KF Poldanz boasts a great centre midfield for Pug Qusmyra; both of their own players in that position have made it onto the national team’s first choice Starting XI. Ilinx-Vulav has a lot of experience with national team teammate Yunal-Julad Waz as the tip of their club’s midfield diamond, & that chemistry will likely serve them well in the centre midfield triangle. Though asked to take a more general role as a centre midfielder rather than an attacking midfielder, Ilinx-Vulav is itching to help create chances. They have a bit of pace, but their main weapon is a keen sense of timing for through balls. The chemistry they already have with key teammates on the national team lineup should be highly conducive to just that.
LM • № 8 • Kynda-Sevet Pec • 19 y.o. • KF Koflir Only two Pug Qusmyra starters were younger than 20 this season, & Kynda-Sevet Pec was one of them. They got KF Koflir to the brink of international competition qualification this season on the basis of fantastic pace. They are one of the fastest players in Pug Qusmyra, which already places quite a lot of emphasis on speed. They make some poor choices on the ball that they need to clear up, & they need to dribble better. They need to protect the ball better, as they are quite slight & no match for a physical challenge, especially from the much more physical players they are likely to see in service of the national team; however, they can come flying quickly out of left midfield to create opportunities for others up front or have a go at it themselves.
RM • № 9 • Forzu-Ralox Kal • 25 y.o. • KF Qastyr Poldanz is not the only club well-represented in the national team midfield; KF Qastyr has two representatives as well. Forzu-Ralox Kal is a great player on the right side, where they bring suitable pace & stamina, & they also have chemistry with national team captain Ilinx-Kepex Zev from the recent club season. The player pool for right midfielder is rather weak in Qusmo, but that doesn’t mean that they’re bad, necessarily. They will be relied on primarily to stretch the defense out & to prevent them from focussing only on the centre & left of the pitch; however, some questions have emerged over the accuracy of Forzu-Ralox’s passing, especially that of his crosses.
ST • № 10 • Rilan-Jerat Nev • 18 y.o. • KF Trew Rilan-Jerat Nev is one of the most exciting young players in Pug Qusmyra today & the youngest starter in the entire league. Some controversy did erupt when it emerged that Rilan-Jerat was chosen for the Starting XI, but they have some major accomplishments under their belt. They scored a goal on the final matchday of the Pug Qusmyra season that ultimately put KF Trew through to the UICA Globe Cup, & they demolished the opposition in Puk Juzuna to lead the Trew U-20 side to the UICA Youth Cup. They are one of the quickest players in a generally quick league, & they just seem to know where to put the ball to get it past the keeper; however, their confidence sometimes goes too far, & they try to make a run on goal when they really should just pass. They need to work on dribbling, passing, & staving off hard challenges, but the Trew fan base love them already.
ST • № 11 • Xilit-Zaxac Yol • 23 y.o. • KF Poldanz Xilit-Zaxac Yol rounds out the national team contingent from KF Poldanz. Xilit-Zaxac may head only the second-best attack in Pug Qusmyra, but they are likely Pug Qusmyra’s best striker. They have great pace & are fantastic at finishing. Most of all, though, they play intelligently. They always seem to know where the ball is & where the player who is marking them is, & they use that to their best advantage. A common sight at KF Poldanz is a ball played deep in the midfield or even the defense by Yunal-Julad Waz to Ilinx-Vulav Ixi, who would promptly play a through ball to Xilit-Zaxac Yol, who would then relentlessly finish. It seems no coincidence that all three of those players are also on the national team roster, but of those KF Poldanz players, it is undoubtedly Xilit-Zaxac Yol who is the best on this team.
Special Roles
Formation: 3 - 5 - 2
Manager: Avarn-Oxolt Ban
Captain: Ilinx-Kepex Zev
Corners: Ilinx-Vulav Ixi
Free Kicks: Xilit-Zaxac Yol
Penalties: Xilit-Zaxac Yol
. Qusmo National Team First Choice Starting XI
1 Xynat-Evela Cuf (26) GK, Trosoc
2 Lucex-Ilinx Opu (30) CB, Atlant
3 Yelto-Alfan Ono (24) CB, Koflir
4 Cunix-Betva Tla (27) CB, Niom
5 Yunal-Julad Waz (25) DM, Poldanz
6 Ilinx-Kepex Zev (31) CM, Qastyr
7 Ilinx-Vulav Ixi (25) AM, Poldanz
8 Kynda-Sevet Pec (19) LM, Koflir
9 Forzu-Ralox Kal (25) RM, Qastyr
10 Rilan-Jerat Nev (18) ST, Trew
11 Xilit-Zaxac Yol (23) ST, Poldanz
. Qusmo National Team Reserves
12 Vanza-Jerat Gep (26) GK, Qastyr
13 Zenon-Gerol Kal (23) CB, Koflir
14 Jralv-Yamaj Mal (23) LB, Atlant
15 Karar-Nirlo Hus (24) LB, Poldanz
16 Nirlo-Betva Uzo (24) RB, Atlant
17 Zorno-Relaf Bel (24) RB, Rejin
18 Yamaj-Blonz Jok (20) CM, Werzin
19 Helek-Nenzi Ono (21) LM, Vlonz
20 Ilinx-Ibilx Tla (28) RM, Trew
21 Rilan-Belaj Tar (28) LW, Qastyr
22 Ozolx-Mazur Guv (27) LW, Rejin
23 Jralv-Nexev Pec (25) RW, Poldanz
24 Paliv-Xilit Max (23) SS, Estraj
25 Prant-Telew Wek (26) GK, Poldanz
. Qusmo National Team Training Camp
Xilit-Irtix Cuf (30) GK, Atlant
Pilta-Jerat Zev (31) GK, Koflir
Ozolx-Alfan Ixi (25) CB, Werzin
Elfon-Ajark Zyn (23) CB, Werzin
Raxat-Trenj Val (26) CB, Niom
Yoltz-Tlanx Sal (24) LB, Koflir
Intov-Helek Duk (25) LB, Werzin
Sevet-Zorno Val (29) RB, Koflir
Matez-Fenaz Yan (23) RB, Werzin
Dwada-Dalox Wek (20) DM, Rejin
Avarn-Avarn Val (23) LM, Qastyr
Cralt-Ernat Jan (29) LM, Werzin
Gavax-Nenzi Abe (23) AM, Trew
Xilit-Belaj Cuf (24) AM, Rejin
Xynat-Vralx Roz (26) AM, Estraj
Milor-Yunal Pul (25) AM, Estraj
Dynom-Sevet Zev (29) LW, Poldanz
Belaj-Kresp Abe (22) LW, Trew
Zenon-Grilt Ono (29) RW, Qastyr
Upuln-Cralt Guv (21) RW, Trew
Ucyxi-Slokt Eva (20) RW, Werzin
Forzu-Gerol Abe (26) SS, Zwac
Nexev-Yoltz Tla (30) SS, Poljak
Prant-Pertz Gor (25) ST, Qastyr
Denir-Mulpo Xer (26) ST, Estraj
Kit Description
in lieu of an actual picture of Qusma kitsFrom a prepared Fuzpon Qusma statement: "Our home kit will be in our national colours, red & gold. Emblematic of our national flag, a thick two-colour sash will run from the right shoulder down to the left hip, both front & back. The top sash colour will be gold, & the bottom sash colour will be red. Above the sash will be a red field, while below the sash will be a gold field. Our shorts will be red & our socks will be gold. On the back, we will have a large red circle outlined in gold to recall our flag, break the sash, & allow clearer kit numbers, which will be printed in gold, just like the sun on our flag. Highlights throughout the kit will be gold. Our clash kit will be white with the full, uninterrupted, two-colour sash on front & back. We will have black numbers & red highlights, complemented by the same red shorts & gold socks. Our goalkeepers' kits will be black with the sash on the front side only, with white numbers, gold highlights, black shorts, & black socks. We believe that these kits are not only striking, but will represent our country well internationally. We are proud to represent Qusmo, & we are looking forward to starting the qualifying campaign against Wolves Clans in Qanz."
Qusmo (QUS) RP Permissions
My opponent, if they RP first, may do the following:
Choose my goalscorers: Yes (note: Xilit-Zaxac Yol is the likeliest goalscorer, followed by fellow striker Rilan-Jerat Nev, & then centre-mid Ilinx-Kepex Zev; if you want a substitute to score a late goal, Ozolx-Mazur Guv is a good option)
Godmod Scoring Events: Yes
RP injuries to my players: Yes, unless it will keep them out for or impact them in matches beyond the one you're RP-ing at the moment; in that event, ask me before you do so
Godmod injuries to my players: Nothing that'll keep them out beyond the qualifiers (including career-ending injuries [including death]); ask me before you godmod injuries, please
Hand out Yellow cards to my players: Yes (note: cards will likely go to centre-back Lucex-Ilinx Opu)
Hand out Red cards to my players: Yes (note: if they do happen, red cards are especially likely to go to centre-back Lucex-Ilinx Opu)
Godmod Other Events: Probably, but if you have doubts, feel free to contact me first
I look forward to participating in World Cup qualification for the first time! Let me know if you need anything of me in the meantime.