Di Bradini Cup 23/U21WC44 Rosters/RP/Scores Thread

by **Zenega** » Tue Jul 10, 2012 1:31 pm

Zenega
National Under-21 Squad

No less than twenty-one of this young hopeful squad are graduates of one of the two academy systems, Langemark-Poelkapelle or Académie Altafrique, with only vice captain Benjamin Desnoyer and Oumar N'Diaye emerging outside the 'school system'. Manager Ijendu Kambinachi has chosen a fairly experienced squad of home-based players, although like many top Zenegalese players before them, most of this group will undoubtedly seek opportunities abroad in the future. Several key players who Kambinachi would certainly have picked are unavailable with the impending World Cuppet approaching, most notably highly-rated young strike pair Bonnaya and Onouha Zulu, now blazing a trail at Arçon in Saugeais where they are undoubtedly receiving a valuable education. Top young keeper Oscar Igwebuike and winger Ojiofor Yobachi also go to the Cuppet, as does young Starblaydi midfielder and naturalised Zenegalesi Mobi Chiabutu, who has publicly stated he was disppointed to miss the opportunity to return to his homeland to demonstrate what the Starblaydi national team missed out on.

Meanwhile, looking at those included in the tour, a number of names jump out as potential stars in the making, most notably the Cité Castor central defensive pairing of Onouha Paré and Malick Samb, along with Mohamed Ameachi, the captain and winner of a World Cuppet medal, providing Kambinachi with a selection headache at the back. Attacking left winger Christian Diop has already established himself as first choice wide man for his club, Kaba Garage, while up front, Jesús Taghdissi and Chiganu Enyinnaya, both at Galoya-Galere, look more than adequate replacements for the missing Arçon pair.

Colours: All white with black trim
Second: All Hi-Viz Reflector green with black and white trim

Tactics

Modifier: Rather buccaneering +2.333r

ZENEGA

Country Code: ZEN
Team Nickname: The Balafons
Style Modifier: +2.333r

Manager: Ijendu Kambinachi
Captain: Mohamed Amaechi
Vice Captain: Benjamin Desnoyer

Artist: Christian Diop
Dynamo: Okoli M'boma
Stormtrooper: Onouha Paré
Comedian: Obiuto

Most likely to get...

Tap-In: Chiganu Enyinnaya
Scorcher: Jesus Taghdissi
Red Card: Abazu Onochie
Stretcher: Ange Kipré

Expect the Balafons to play an optimistic attacking formation, to exploit mercilessly the oft-held stereotype of naïve altafriquan enthusiasm – this will be most evident in giving away a large number of cynical fouls and hoping not to get booked, pleading naïve altafriquan enthusiastic innocence. Commentators will be guilty of exclaiming “they do love their football in Zenega, but,” - and there is always a 'but' after the patronising opening, and then a chuckle, and then - “they're not so keen on defending, are they Ron?” But the Balafons will defend quite happily, and kick teams all over the park when not in possession, with a smile on their face. Attacking when in possession, strong in the tackle, likely to accumulate yellows and reds, happy – they really do like their football, Ron – but no mugs. Also not very good, never likely to compete in a world cup.”

The squad
Starters in bold

Kanayo, GK, age 20, club Cap-Cayor. A graduate of Langemark-Poelkapelle Academy and a surprise omission from the first team squad for the World Cuppet, a promising keeper much fancied to become national number one in time.

Emile Kpatinde, GK, 19, Facé Vitality. A graduate of Académie Altafrique and a classic eccentric, is already starter at his club where he has enjoyed a strained relationship with the home fans, who don't fancy him.

Chike Nwokeocha. GK, 20, Kaba Garage. Also from Altafrique, graduating the year before, Nwokeocha won a Next Gen title in Erathore.

Noë Chinwemma, DL, 20, Zaire-74. A graduate of Langemark-Poelkapelle, one of only two players selected from the fading giants of Zaire-74, where he has broken through the senior ranks. Disappointed to be overlooked for the captain's armband.

Sopulu Chidalu, DL, 20, Dhara Lions. Altafrique graduate and Next Gen champion, Chidalu surprised everyone by signing for the unfashionable Lions, but it seems a wise move, Chidalu instantly winning a starting spot and the admiration of the fans.

Romuald Yaovi, DR, 19, Cap-Cayor. Langemark-Poelkapelle graduate and a real star in the making. Very definitely looking to move abroad after the tournament, and has his eye on a big switch to a top league.

Abazu Onochie, DR, 20, St. Louis. A surprise inclusion, although Onochie won a Next Gen medal in Erathore with Académie Altafrique, he has not so far lived up to his potential and has struggled to break through at St. Louis.

Onuoha Paré, DC, 20, Cité Castor. An absolute certain bet for a long and successful career as international defender, the Langemark-Poelkapelle graduate is commonly referred to as the 'next Abdoulaye Bocandé'. Alreadyhas a league title medal.

Mohamed Amaechi, DC, 19, Galoya-Galere. Captain. Académie Altafrique graduate, it seems like Amaechi has been around forever, winning a Next Gen medal and even featuring in the last World Cuppet.

Malick Samb, DC, 19, Cité Castor. Completing the trio of excellent young centre-backs, Samb plays alongside Paré at Cité where he has won a league title medal this past season. The pair have a great partnership understanding. Langemark-Poelkapelle graduate.

Benjamin Desnoyer, DC/DM, 20, Kaba Garage. Vice-Captain. One of the two non-academy players in the squad, Desnoyer has to be the most experienced all-round player. A Southern Cynocephalan refugee, the Port Milne FC youth was signed by Tamarindian top side Astillero in their pomp, and played on loan at Boca de Pozo. Came to Zenega during the Fall of Tamarindia, and has taken Zenegalese nationality.

Christian Diop, AML, 19, Kaba Garage. Langemark-Poelkapelle graduate and potential star, Diop is a commanding and lightning fast winger, one of three Kaba players in the squad.

Orlando Boissard, ML, 20, Kurufana. An Académie Altafrique graduate, Boissard won a Next Gen medal and on his day can be devastating, but is something of an enigma, and can become invisible. Kambinachi will be hoping to get the devastating best out of him, but will settle for consistency.

Jideofor Olaofe, MR, 19, Galoya-Galere. An Académie Altafrique graduate with World Cuppet and Next Gen winners medals, along with two full caps already. A very highly rated youngster who is on the fringes of his Galoya team.

Emile Kinnouvo, AMR, 19, Kurufana. A graduate of Langemark-Poelkapelle and something of a late developer. He only just made the grade at the Academy and there was widespread surprise that he got picked up by a top club. But he broke into the first team last season and hasn't looked back.

Ange Kipré, AMC, 19, Mbour FC. Langemark-Poelkapelle graduate. Undoubtedly gifted, Kipré comes with baggage – a wild temper and a strong eccentric streak. None of the top teams have so far wanted to touch him, and after signing for Fortin, he demanded a move when they were relegated, and has signed for the newly promoted Mbour. Manager Kambinachi has shown great faith to pick him, but will Kipré reward him with the good, the bad, or the ugly?

Okoli M'boma, MC, 20, Galoya-Galere. An Académie Altafrique graduate with a Next Gen title medal, M'boma is the steady to Kipré's unstable, and will no doubt feel a little aggrieved to find himself behind in the pecking order. But he will get his head down and work to win a place at the top table.

Obiuto, MC, 20, Zaire-74. The comedian and Langemark-Poelkapelle graduate may not get much game-time, though an undoubted talent, but is an essential squad member for keeping things light and the squad united. Already much-loved at Zaire-74 for his antics, and likely to become a national icon.

Oumar N'Diaye, AMC/FC, 20, Káhone. Another foreign born player, the naturalised Tashingan is also the other non-academy player, coming through the ranks at Tenge Sugar Works in Tashinga before a move to Káhone where he is first-choice midfielder. Also a useful striker when called upon.

Chiganu Enyinnaya, ST, 19, Galoya-Galere. An Académie Altafrique graduate with a Next Gen title medal, one of a crop of young strikers in Zenega who should do well in their future careers. Enyinna is hoping to emulate the stunning success of Bonnaya and Onouha Zulu at Arçon in Saugeias.

Jesús Taghdissi, ST, 20, Galoya-Galere. Third of the crop of foreign nationals in the team, Taghdissi is a devout moslem from Barbary Salé, although he grew up in Zenega and has come through the Académie Altafrique system. A useful pairing with Enyinnaya, these two have developed a good understanding at club level.

Babacar Diallo, ST, 19, Cap-Cayor. Langemark-Poelkapelle graduate. At a time when striking resources have never been better in Zenega, Diallo remains in the shadow of several more illustrious forwards. But they love him at Cap-Cayor, and given half a chance here, he'll prove why.

Chifo Rapuokwu, ST, 20, Sogobe Embankment. A Langemark-Poelkapelle graduate, Rapuokwu is, in some eyes, still trading on a reputation he carved out for himself at 14 or 15, when he was considered the best of the crop. So far, that potential hasn't materialised, although he is by no means a poor choice. But he's going to have to pull something out of the bag here if he is not to be consigned to history as the nearly boy of Zenegalese football.

Note that home-based players are always keen to move abroad where the income is greater, the money is better, and the salaries are higher. Offers via TG.

RP Permissions
Granted in full - knock yourself out, or my players. Yellows, reds, stretchers, air ambulances, death by daisy cutter: if you can imagine it, I can work with it.

by **Taeshan** » Tue Jul 10, 2012 3:43 pm

Taeshan U21 National Football Team
the Lil' Purple Knights
Manager-Alexandre Giroux

Jerseys-Home-

Away-

Goalie-

Roster

Jacob	Martin	GK	1	20
Tyler	Provyay	LB	2	18
Grant	Wetter	CB	3	21
Gloria	Walters	RB	4	20
Jeremiah	Longwaters	RWB	5	18
Peter	Fasnacht	LWB	6	18
Olliver	Doogood	LM	7	21
Andrew	Müller 	CM	8	19
Karl	Llana	RM	9	17
Marshall	Murgatroyd	LS	10	17
Brian	Ibrahim	RS	11	20
Lawson	Street	FW	12	17
Bradley	Shrew	FW	13	16
Curtis	Morse	MF	14	20
Kennith	Mathers	MF	15	20
Holt	McCoy	MF	16	16
Flynn	Parker	DF	17	17
Logan	Watson	GK	18	17
Hèctor	McAndrews	DF	19	20
Jeremi	Krieder	MF	20	18
Mark	Tlumach	MF	21	18
Tyler	Pantoum	FW	22	16
Mathieu	Forrestor	DF	23	20
Paul	Montenegro	FW	24	19

Formation
--Martin--
--Provyay--Wetter--Walters--
--Fasnacht--Longwaters--
--Doogood--Müller--Llana--
--Murgatroyd--Ibrahim--

by **Starblaydia** » Tue Jul 10, 2012 4:09 pm

This is your cutoff for MD1

by **Hakkland** » Tue Jul 10, 2012 4:25 pm

Manager - Henrik Hammergaard
Trainer - Bjorn Tygon
Assistant - Mathias Alexandersson
Doctor - Gudbrand Andersson
Fitness Coach - Johann Nilssen
Keeper's Coach - Nicklas Grankvist

Style Modifier: +2
Choose my goalscorers: Yes
Godmod scoring events: Yes
RP injuries to my players: No
Godmod injuries to my players: No
Hand out yellow cards to my players: Yes
Hand out red cards to my players: No
Godmod other events: Yes

by **Starblaydia** » Tue Jul 10, 2012 4:29 pm

Matchday One
Scores

Group A
Starblaydia 1-2 Thatius
Carpathia and Ruthenia 1-1 Lymantatia

Group B
Saugeais 1-2 Darmen
Northern Sunrise Islands 1-3 Filopines

Group C
Vahvanti 1-1 Ipeland
Hakkland 0-1 Gallund

Group D
Kiryu-shi 1-0 Michael VII
Bears Armed 1-0 Pasarga

Group E
Polar Islandstates 1-1 Beaverriver
Rustika 0-0 Taeshan

Group F
High Heels 2-1 Zenega
Yesopalitha 2-2 Vilita & Turori

Group G
Cassadaigua 1-0 Camwood
Perfidious Revolution 2-1 Megadia

Group H
Vantelira 2-1 Mapletish
Warkus 1-1 Swartaz

Matchday 2 will be on Thursday evening (ideally not this late).

by **Polar Islandstates** » Tue Jul 10, 2012 5:42 pm

Team Name: The Federation of Polar Islandstates U-21s
Country Shorthand Names: Polar, The Federation, The FPI
Citizens of The FPI are: Polarians
Team Nickname: The Chicks (as in, baby Terns)
Official Supporters Group: The Twitchers (as in, birdwatchers)

KIT COLOURS: - courtesy of Barrengeka Kits, Astograth:

"Hello, good afternoon, and welcome to this special FPIBC bulletin on the U-21 national football team. Gregorz van der Riise was the name on everybody's lips earlier today, as he announced his U-21s squad for the twenty-third Di Bradini Cup, being held in Starblaydia. These are happy hunting grounds for van der Riise having lifted the trophy in the past, and as such, expectations are sure to be high again here. The Haapa-Mechelin youth academy is well represented once again, as you might expect, with the ever-more celebrated Northbrook Academy represented by a clutch of players as well. van der Riise will be buoyed by his Sub-20 squad's recent competitive performance at the Rushmori championships, and the future is bright for Polarian football. Not that this doesn't bring its own pressures with it, of course. In particular, it is the ability to stop goals being scored that has become a key question in the national press following some sloppy goals in the senior side, and as such it is understood that van der Riise will be making some defensive adjustments to his formation as a result. With the departure of Sol Kirkkegaard after the Terns third consecutive exit from the World Cup in the second round, the Terns have been criticised for being in something of a rut recently. As such, it is expected that van der Riise will focus on giving all players some comfortable amount of time on the playing field, rather than prioritising the trophy hunt."

GK
#1 - GK - Aapo Jelavic - Age 20 - FC Axel Heiburg
#12 - GK - Artemiusz Korzhanenko - Age 18 - SK Franz Josef City
#13 - GK - Jakub Ipsen - Age 18 - Jan Mayen Islanders
"Aapo Jelavic, a mere deputy last time around, will be in charge of the goal-stopping duties this time around, and his vocal performances are sure to motivate those in front of him. Korzhanenko and Ipsen will be watching closely, eager to gain first hand experience of top level football, and both are top talents for the future. The monstrous Lars Hegg Gammel aside, goalkeeping is not a position at which Polarians usually excel, so to have three keepers with such huge potential in the squad is quite an exciting experience for van der Riise."

DEF
#2 - DR - Eyvindur Krasnaia - Age 21 - Red Star Severny
#3 - DC - Vojta Vlaschenko - Age 18 - FC Cape St Paul
#4 - DC - Finn Hadamczik - Age 21 - Northbrook Diamonds FK - CAPTAIN
#5 - DL - Kohev Küngas-Vaga - Age 18 - Northbrook Diamonds FK
#19 - DR - Alexander Hesjedal - Age 17 - Northbrook Diamonds FK
#21 - DL - Otto Zhdanov - Age 18 - FC Torshavn
#22 - DC - Soren Rovanpera - Age 18 - FC Axel Heiburg
#23 - DC - David Wien - Age 18 - Caernville Seahawks (Liventia)
"After having to bring in all eight defenders from scratch at the last DBC, van der Riise's planning has paid off this time, with many in the side having experience of the competition already. Finn Hadamczik and Vojta Vlaschenko both have made impressive debuts in the Federation league for their respective clubs, with Hadamczik having matured from vice-captain to captain this time around after Sudesval's graduation from the age bracket. David Wien has been shipped from Jan Mayen to Caernville Seahawks for a season as part of the professional relationship the teams have, and along with Soren Rovanpera, is sure to provide able competition form the bench. Zhdanov and Hesjdeal join the Northbrook-centred defence with escalating whispers around them, and many scouts will have their eyes on them I'm sure."

MID
#6 - MC - Marten Cornelius - Age 21 - FC Axel Heiburg
#7 - MR - Iulian Sandquist - Age 21 - Rapid Jan Mayen FK
#8 - MC - Achilles Hageskog - Age 20 - FC Axel Heiburg
#11 - ML - Thijs Smestad - Age 21 - FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls
#14 - DMC - Bogdan - Age 20 - Jan Mayen Islanders
#15 - MC - Oleg Odegaard - Age 18 - FC Cape St Paul
#16 - AMC - Ingvar Stenmark - Age 18 - North Star Grímsey
#20 - MC - Jean-Eric Villeneuve - Age 17 - Cap Nordique (Cotdelapoms)
"Two foreign based players have moved home in the shape of Cornelius and Sandquist, and the pair of creative midfielders have been picked for the u21s again as a result, with the impression that Cornelius' was the first name on the team sheet. Achilles Hageskog and Oleg Odegaard provide some muscle in the centre of the park, whilst Bogdan's role in the squad will be that of something between a sweeper, and libero, and a defensive midfielder. Also joining the squad for the first time are Ingvar Stenmark, standout discovery for North Star this past season, and ex-pat Jean-Eric Villeneuve, who has been making heads turn out in Cotdelapoms with his close ball control and grasp of possession."

ATT
#9 - ST - Felix Saarinen - Age 21 - East Franz Athletic
#10 - ST - Iosef Niskakangasi - Age 20 - Ytriba Shock (Falconfar)
#17 - ST - Vadim Illich-Svitych - Age 18 - FC Axel Heiburg
#18 - ST - Wojciech Jagr - Age 18 - FC Axel Heiburg
"By picking the exact same strikeforce as he did in the last DBC, van der Riise has made something of a gamble. However, they are tried and tested, and know the system he will want to play, Saarinen needs no introduction to anybody, pushing Berghoff out of the East Franz starting lineup, and Niskakangasi continues to strengthen his play in the Falconfar league. Jagr and Illich-Svitych are peas in a pod, having grown up together in Axel Heiburg before both entering the Haapa-Mechelin at the same time. Jagr made his first senior appearance in the league mere weeks before Illich-Svitych did, though the latter does already have a league goal to his name. They play well together, and utilising them both in the same lineup will see them tearing defences apart."

Probable Starting formation: 4-1-4-1
------------------------------- Jelavic -------------------------------
-- Krasnaia -- Vlaschenko -- Hadamczik (C) -- Küngas-Vaga --
------------------------------- Bogdan -------------------------------
--- Sandquist ------ Hageskog -- Cornelius ------ Smestad ---
------------------------------ Saarinen ------------------------------

Modifier: -4

The opponent can...
Choose my goalscorers? Yes
Godmod scoring events? Yes
RP injuries to my players? Yes, within reason, and I reserve the right to change the severity in a follow-up RP
Godmod injuries to my players? Yes, as above
Hand out yellow cards to my players? Yes
Hand out red cards to my players? Yes, but only 1 per match
Godmod other events? TG me first, but I'm always open to ideas

by **Northern Sunrise Islands** » Tue Jul 10, 2012 5:53 pm

The whole group happens to be having their breakfast following the loss to Filopines for 3-1. However, instead of being angry and sad, the Marills don't seem to be so angry about the result, but happy for their lone goal, scored by Beckham. Gerd was reading the newspaper resume about the match.

DE PLACA
Now printed in Japanese and Maori!

DI BRADINI CUP
A weak debut.
Written by Jake Bryan Adams

The Marills started their participations at the Di Bradini Cup with a loss for 3-1 to Filopines at the Hallad City Stadium. Participating at Group B, sorta of a Death Group that also includes powerhouse Darmen and known team Saugeais, NSI is expected to not even get a point at the group, but is still trying. Nice job by Gerd Bruënkel mantaining the team calm.

NORTHERN SUNRISE ISLANDS - 1
Neidhart; Underwood, K. J. Ryona, Sheffield (Cobb 45'), T. da Silva; Jesus Moral, Rodrigo (Crouch 80'), Karadis, Beckham; Lúcio, J. P. Combi (Dilliard 75')
Goals: Beckham 15'
FILOPINES - 3

The coach closed the newspaper, looking to the group being pretty happy.

Gerd: Heh, maybe losing isn't as bad when you're new.

He decided to join the spiritual party that the players were in. At last, NSI scored a goal.

by **Hakkland** » Tue Jul 10, 2012 6:13 pm

U-21 World Cup : After Hakkland loses their opening game against Gallund, captain Kristian Hornschuh said the team needs to recapture its spirit.

Hakkland captain Kristian Hornschuh went on the record to say that despite his team losing to Gallund in their U-21 World Cup opening game, ‘Anyone who watched the match will have seen that we were better than Gallund.’ The game marked the team’s fourth consecutive loss of the year. Hornschuh hopes the losing streak is a fluke, reminding fans, ‘We have to take as an example the historical teams that also started with a defeat, but then reached the final.’ Hakkland plays again in a Group C game against Ipeland.

The players back to the hotel after conceiding the disappointing result

Hakkland captain Hornschuh has insisted his team must turn back the clock if they want to go on to reach the final of the U-21 World Cup despite losing their opening game 1-0 to Gallund.
A second-half header from Gallund striker Xion Wenters was enough to give Bob Geight's team the three points in Group C.
After Vahvanti's shock 1-1 draw with Ipeland, Hornschuh's Hakkland are now under pressure to win their next Group C game against Ipeland.
But Hornschuh, who once again failed to transfer his club form onto the international stage, is calling for his team to emulate the spirit of the teams which lost their opening games, but still went onto reach the final.
The Hakklanders had their chances against Gallund with Krònstad Athletikk's Vogt rattling the crossbar just before the half-time break.
Then replacement Sörensen was only denied a late equaliser following a fine save from Sean Leigh and some desperate Gallund defending, but Hakkland are yet to taste victory in U-21 World Cup after four winless preparing games.
"We were better than Gallund," Hornschuh told us.
"Now we have to pick ourselves up and continue.
"In the second half, Gallund had virtually one chance, while we hit the bar twice and had some big opportunities.
"There was a lot of bad luck and a lot of frustration because we knew we deserved more - a win or a draw.
"We have been playing well for several games and just haven't had the luck with our finishing.
"Anyone who watched the match will have seen that we were better than Gallund, and the chances speak for themselves.
Team-mate Vogt said Hakkland have the class to qualify from the pool - which has been dubbed "The Group of Death".
"We created a lot more chances," said the young star.
"I thought we played at a high level but the ball just did not want to go in.
"We're sad about the result but still believe we can go through.
"There are four high-quality teams in our group (and) we have showed we're capable of getting through if we continue to play as we did today - we just need the luck.
"In the first half, Gallund didn't cause us many problems, but they came into it in the second half and scored.
"Unfortunately it's not always the best team that wins."

by **Warkus** » Tue Jul 10, 2012 6:54 pm

Warkus Footy Times

The under-21 team has made a decent start to the Di Bradini Cup this year. The team has managed a 1-1 draw against the Swartaz side. Manager Gareth Sayres has released a press statement saying "I think we've made a nice foundation from this match. We'll be going into the next one with confidence and a point." The captain of the Warkus squad, Llyr Powell, seems to share his manager's position, "I think the lads made a nice start to the cup. The important thing is that we build on this result so we can get a win."

The game began with an early goal from Swartaz in the 11th minute. It wasn't until the 67th minute that Siarl Rhisiart made a magnificent pass to Trystan Llwyd, who smashed the ball into the back of the net. Warkus were unable to maintain possession and put away their shots, something that the manager has attributed to player nervousness.

We'll just have to wait and see how the squad performs next time.

by **Rustika** » Wed Jul 11, 2012 3:32 am

The Football Hour
SNS, Sports News Station
With Your Hosts; Scott Smith and Byrne White

Two men sat at a desk facing an array of cameras, a screen behind them feed footage of the recent match the Rustik team had with Taeshan,

"Welcome to the football hour fans! Seems like all the talk today revolves around the Under-21 Cup happening overseas in Starblaydia. From what I hear quite a lot of Rustik fans have traveled to Starblaydia to be present at the first match in the 23rd cup."

"Thats right Scott, Starblaydian authorities confirmed that the amount of Rustik fans present at the Barbahlo Stadium was between 4000 and 5000 fans, and I bet that number will rise as the team progresses in the tournament." Byrne waved at the screen, "The opening match was an unexpected draw, causing un-satisfaction among the many people who were betting on Taeshan's team to win."

"Apparently the Rustik team's captain agrees with you that the result was indeed unexpected. Gerardo Tao, captain of the Rustik Under-21 team spoke enthusiastically to our reporters about Rustika's previous match with Taeshan's team. He reassured the team's followers that the team would perform with the same skill and energy in the team's match with Beaverriver and that he believes that Beaverriver doesn't stand a chance. The following is a statement made by the Captain;"

"I want to thank all the supporters who showed up Wednesday at the Jader Barbahlo Stadium and who cheered us on throughout the entire match. Honestly I believed that we were destined to lose our match against Taeshan, but now that I realize that our team has the skill to tie with the champions of one of the Di Bradini Cups then we can definitely win our next match against Beaverriver, and our match after that! I wish Taeshan's team good luck with their match against the Islandstates and throughout the rest of the tournament."

"The match opened with some aggressive play by the Rustik team, even though it was Taeshan's team that started with possession of the ball, it was soon stolen from Longwaters and Lorenzo drove the ball up the wings, passing it to Alba who proceeded to shoot at the goal, unfortunately the goalkeeper blocked it. It was one of the four attempts by our team to score a goal. Taeshan's team had a similar problem, and I want to congratulate the team's defenders for playing very well throughout the match consistently halting their striker's advances. Granted Gerardo had his fair share of shots to block, but the goalies for both teams really were the star players. Who knows if the match with Beaverriver will end in the same way, though I am personally hoping for a more action packed game."

"Beaverriver's manager certainly is remaining inconspicuous. We have yet to hear of any news about Beaverriver's rosters, players or formations. It seems that we won't know anything about their plans until the match on Thursday."

"Well that's all the news we have about the Starblaydian Cup, we'll keep you all updated as we get more updates on the cup. Now onto domestic football, in the college knockout stage, Bellograd University was beaten 2-1 by the Locarno Liberal Arts College....."

by **Mapletish** » Wed Jul 11, 2012 4:02 am

Mapletish U-21,The Cubs [Di Bradini Cup 23]

Backroom Staff
Manager : Sadrink Heionk

- One of the best youth developing coach in Mapletish,being assigned to the role of managing the cubs is not even seen as a challenge to him despite the high expectations set by the MFA,the target is to be in the knockout-stages.For a team of players who have been working together for the past few years,it won't be a problem,but the problem is with Heionk.will he be able to bring the best of the cubs?Many will looked into it.

Assistant Coach : Denik Duckson
- Currently the youngest backroom staff for the Mapletish U21,at just 26 years old.Duckson's footballing career was cut short due to a skull fracture injury that saw him out of football for 52 weeks,a pretty long period of time,thus he retired from football early.Despite only playing for a number of years that can be counted with just a hand,his enthusiasm has certainly earned him a spot as the assistant coach of the Mapletish U21,one of his best skills in his inventory is the ability to motivate his players.Will he bring the most out of the Cubs?Working with Heionk will bring results?

Physio : Sterling Carol
Team Doctor : Dr Braxton Denton

GK : Norwood Lee
DF : Joel Denzil
DF : Geoff Walker
DF : Emmett Constant
DF : Barnabas Allyn
MF : Owen Vergil
MF : Geoff Peter
MF : Eustace Solomon
FW : Stevie Carleton
FW : Porter Reed
FW : Mathew Camron
Bench
GK : Edison Bevis
DF : Merrill Tracey
DF : Russ Arvel
MF : Bertie Anson
MF : Elmer Zack
FW : Darin Malcom
FW : Brent Brendan

The opponent can ...
Choose my goalscorers? Yes
Godmod scoring events? Yes
RP injuries to my players? Yes, within reason, and I reserve the right to change the severity in a follow-up RP
Godmod injuries to my players? Yes, as above
Hand out yellow cards to my players? Yes
Hand out red cards to my players? Yes, but only 1 per match
Godmod other events? TG me first, but I'm always open to ideas
- Credits to PIS,I just have to copy and paste it

Style Modifier : +3.3

by **Zenega** » Wed Jul 11, 2012 5:06 am

Egobudike's Kantine
Hastière, Bunami Province

High Heels 2-1 Zenega

When the men came home from the ore quarry in the back of Chigozie's old pick-up truck, all dusty from the track and parched in their bones from a long hard day, they were pleased to see that Iggi Fethawi the satellite TV engineer was parked up at Egobudike's Kantine. Finally it seemed the old bastard was getting his satellite fixed, and just in time for the di Bradini, too. Sopu had been leading a singsong in the pick-up, to keep their spirits up after the grind of the day, and to keep them from falling off to sleep on the slow journey back from work, which might mean them falling out the pick-up. After all, that's what they say happened to Negassi The Ape, that he fell asleep and tipped out of Chigozie's pick-up, and banged his head so hard on a stone that a monkey spirit entered the wound in his head. Many doctors and shamans and practitioners of odd magics have tried and failed to get the monkey out of him. So there was Sopu leading a song when Chigozie banged the roof of his cab and called out to the men that Iggi Fethawi was in town. A roar of appreciation went up from the workers in the back of the truck, and Chigozie pulled up outside the kantine. The men leapt impatiently from the back of the pick-up and piled excitedly into Egobudike's place. There was Sopu the songman, and Udokamma, Xarles and young Zweli Zuma, Asanda, Olisango and Castro, while Chigozie and his two cab riders Thabo and Clement came in behind.

Great fat Egobudike the giant who owned the Kantine shouted at the working fellows to calm themselves down, irritated because they had stormed in and made him jump so that he had spilt coffee down himself. The fellows looked around, and saw that all was quiet. The big television, which Egobudike had gotten from 'a stevedore at the docks in Ouakam' for 'a small consideration', was one of those unreliable elf-made things and was currently displaying the interference from the big bang itself. Poor Negassi the Ape was sat in the back of the Kantine staring at the broken display, rapt. “Where is Iggi Fethawi?” asked Udokamma, not even thinking of ordering a drink yet. Egobudike nodded to the back door, and said “He is fixing my satellite dish! Now, what do youmen want to dr-” but the working fellows were making for the back door. “Come back here, you brutes,” called the Kantinero, but the men ignored him. They had found Iggi Fethawi up a ladder, wiring in some illicit decoding device to Egobudike's receiver dish.

“Seventy seven AO satellite sports channels! Thirty six Rushmori ones! My friends, this little box is a gift from the Prophets, no?” The men watched Iggi Fethawi hook up the illegal decoder in appreciative silence, until he looked down at them, gathered as if to bear witness to an angel. “Well now, do you boys buy Iggi Fethawi a drink, and quick! By the time I'm done, the football will be on. Under twenty-one World Cup. And Zenega finally there, in a far country, interesting and fair!”

Indeed, no more shenanigans for the young Balafons, finally they had got to the di Bradini after the disaster of the last one and those unpleasant immigration people.

Chigozie ordered beers all round for the workers, and Egobudike opened a case of Wightbeer that had fallen off the back of a container at the docks in Ouakam. They got to talking about the football, while they waited for Iggi Fethawi to work his magic on the Kantine's broken satellite dish. Negassi joined them, but he couldn't speak, and only slavered and nodded, and Egobudike would not permit him to have beer since it made him behave badly and mess on the floor. He had a soda from the Tsespi Cola consignment that Egobudike's men had hijacked up in Bassé-Bassa. The men kept one eye each on the interference from the big bang, while talking about the relative merits of the beloved countryman Abdoulaye Bocandé who was become an Astograthi national, and Mustapha Touré the most capped Zenegalese player. Of this under twenty one team, they had not much idea, save that Mobi Chiabutu, Onouha Zulu and Bonnaya were not amongst them, as they had gone to the Cuppet with the seniors, but Chigozie said he had seen Christian Diop play in a league match when he had been up in Sogobe running a few errands for Egobudike – picking up some Starblaydi tea imports which were falling off the back of a train at Sogobe Centraal Station. Chigozie said Diop was the most exciting footballer he had seen since Negassi the Ape had gotten drunk on Queen Amina's birthday and played football with a frozen chicken he had stolen from Egobudike's chest freezer full of stolen meats. They all agreed that was a fine day, and Negassi laughed excitedly and starting thrashing about on his stool until Egobudike told him to stop.

Finally a fuzzy picture appeared on the screen, and it was a news report of some great catastrophe, though it was very hard to distinguish. A great cheer went up and Iggi Fethawi put his head around the door to check the reception. “Is it worth another beer, fellows?” he asked, and they said no, not yet, and he disappeared out the back again. In a minute or two the picture cleared and was all brilliant colour and clear sound. Another cheer, and Iggi Fethawi put his head in again. “A beer for Iggi Fethawi!” called out Xarles, and the satellite television engineer came into the kantine to join them. It was an Andossan news channel, and there were pictures of a great volcanic disaster somewhere far away and irrelevant to the men of the kantine. “Turn it over!” cried Olisango, not known for his patience, or his interest in current affairs, “where is the football!”

Egobudike had the remote control and everyone knew he would not let anyone else control the set. He began to flick through the channels, and it seemed that every one of them was occupied with this great disaster. Places like Hutt River, and Audioslavia, Legalese, and the Milles Quatre Vignt Iles were flooded, and there were great tremors and aftershocks and tsunamis, and clouds of volcanic ash. “Come on, Ego,” said Castro, “what about the football, eh?”. Finally Egobudike found a sports channel that was actually reporting the sport. It was the end of a 2-2 draw between Yesopalitha and Vilita & Turori. A score flashed up from another match. High Heels had beaten the young Balafons 2-1. The working fellows were most disappointed. Clement and Thabo blamed Egobudike, saying that if he had fixed his satellite in time, they would've seen the game, and through their cheering, would not have allowed a defeat to happen. The kantinero told them to go home and cool off.

by **Vilita** » Wed Jul 11, 2012 5:54 am

Eel Kitties Held by Sparks

Vilita & Turori 2-2 Yesopalitha

Vilita & Turori kicked off their Di Bradini Cup campaign with a unique draw against Yesopalitha. The match saw 4 goals, 2 in the first half and 2 in the second, both goals in each half being scored just moments apart.

After a slow start to the first half, Erocka Lorei got things moving with a definitive chance taken expertly in the 35th minute to give the Eel Kitties a 1-0 lead, but the little flamers didn't take long to respond, Clarence Patterson levelling the score in the 38th minute with the perfect response.

Vilita & Turori's goalscorer, Erocka Lorei, was simply continuing a hot streak of scoring goals when it counted, having brought the first major piece of silverware to club side Kiiarana City who won the Vilitan Tropical Trophy by upending defending Stellar Division Champions Strike FC - and it was the extra time goal from Erocka Lorei that made all the difference in that match.

Lorei's goal, however, would not be the difference maker in Yanataurë against the Sparks. It was a strange turn of events in the 76th minute as Jacques Kemp netted to give Yesopalitha the 2-1 lead on a diving header. Sensing possible defeat, newly introduced Turorian attacker Anuh Ciniima yoinked the ball from the back of the net and sprinted up to the half way line with to get play resumed as quickly as possible. The referee obliged and the Eel-Kitties were off to the races, the Yesopalitha still hungover with bliss from the excitement of taking the lead Former Kiiarana striker, current Arcticala Inlet forward Lita Adjei, found his way into the box and Ciniima slotted perfectly to the outstretched leg of Adjei who needed only to be there, redirecting the ball into the back of the net for the equalizer less than a minute after the sparks had gone ahead.

The match would end in a 2-2 draw, a dissapointing result for all the Vilitan's in the squad who were expecting excellence and perfection considering the fact that Vilita & Turori nearly won the previous edition of the Di Bradini Cup. However, for the Turorian's in the squad, there was some sense of accomplishment as the Eels were defeated by Yesopalitha in the Cup of Harmony group stage. Although they recovered from it to make a strong run into the Quarter Finals, it was still a bit of reconciliation.

Either way, both teams will have their work cut out for them with very strong opposition in defending finalists High Heels and contenders Zenega still to play for both sides. High Heels is in the cat-bird seat following their 2-1 victory over Zenega on the opening matchday.

The Eel-Kitties will trek over to Nemyan National Stadium to face off against the group leaders on Matchday 2 in what will surely be a must-win match to maintain their chances to advance to round 2.

	Yesopalitha
:: Goalscorers :: :: 35' Erocka Lorei :: 76' Lita Adjei	:: Goalscorers :: :: 38' Clarence Patterson :: 76' Jacques Kemp
:: Best Player: Raso Tareak :: Worst Player: Restiaa Mumamba :: Shots on Target: 3 :: Corner Kicks: 4	:: Best Player: Jacques Kemp :: Shots on Target: 6 :: Corner Kicks: 4

'lil Eel-Kitties of Vilita & Turori (3-(1-4)-2) ::
[GK] Aranora Jaded, [D] Lioniaa Tana, [D] Sipaao Vereaoao, [D] Moia Fliporta, [DMC] Restiaa Mumamba, [ML] Manolis Kontalroma, [MC] Kiroki Mitaroka, [MC] Steffyn Siazzu, [MR] Raso Tareak, [FC] Lita Adjei, [FC] Erocka Lorei
BENCH::
[FC] Yves Gadois, [FC] Liinai Zakazaka, [M] Rikko Rawaii, [M] Vrotaoa Lorasoiba, [U] Anuh Ciniima, [D] Miiara Makose, [GK] Hooizo Nuakoi

Vilita Substitutions::
(45) - Sipaao Vereaoao >>> Rikko Rawaii
(64) - Manolis Kontalroma >>> Liinai Zakazaka
(68) - Lioniaa Tana >>> Anuh Ciniima

by **Gallund** » Wed Jul 11, 2012 6:41 am

by **Bears Armed** » Wed Jul 11, 2012 10:48 am

"Hokay, so so far that's one goal for Mirra o MerryHeart but none for anybearry else."

"Keeping a list, Urth'hrra?"

"Ayyuh, coach. Some of us have got a betting pool going about who'll score the most goals for us."

"Hr'rmm. Well, hokay.
"Do you happen to know hwhere Mirra is at the moment, by the way? I've got a letter from back home to pass on to her..."

"She was in the downstairs lounge, the last that I saw of her. Apparently the entertainment centre there is hrrather more versatile than the ones in our actual rooms, and she's re-watching some taped episodes of the 'My Little Piggy' cartoon that she'd brought along for hrrelaxation..."

"Hokay, thank'ee, I'll try there."

(Shortly afterwards, on the staircase _ )

"Heyyah, Sammhra."

"Amarra. Hwhat's new?"

"Our opponents for the next match have finally made their hrroster public, and I was bringing a copy of it up to show to you."

"And are all of them called'Michael VII' as some of the girls were speculating might be the case bearing in mind their national name?"

"No. Here, see for yourself..."

"Thank you."

by **Taeshan** » Wed Jul 11, 2012 11:18 am

"Well that was a sorry effort."

"Yes it was sir. We should have beaten a team like that soundly."

"Whats there name Rustic, Wrustich, yada yada, bing bong."

"Rustika sir."

"Oh right."

"Anyways they were a lot better than we expected."

"I can see that."

"They were pretty good out there."

"Again, Captain obvious i can tell that. I was at the game."

"We should have beat them."

"Obviously. Now what are you going to do about it?"

"Train them more."

"Ah the old Taeshani solution."

"What would you suggest."

"Well you could train them less."

"But how does that help us."

"I don't know it just would."

"Right, um ok. I'lll get on that."

"You do that."

"Anything else."

"Yes get me a martini, and make it snappy."

"Yes sir."

by **Ipeland** » Wed Jul 11, 2012 12:47 pm

Vahvanti gain deserved draw
Schoß the saviour as Ipeland come away from first match with a point

Jaffacake Memorial Arena, Starblaydia
Attendance: 31,093

If the Ipeland U-21 took anything away from their game against Vahvanti it wast probably the fact that they should never underestimate any team, regardless of their stature in the world. The U-21 manager decided to field the whole of the substitute bench, in a match he thought they should've easily won. Patel, White, Potter, A. Carting and L. Carting were rested in favour of Heltau, Allen, Wright, Clarke and Turner respectively, as Moore hoped the backups, especially the youngest of them all, Turner, would impress. He was wrong. The first half was a rather drab affair, almost completely devoid of chances. The first shot on target, and the only one from Ipeland, came more than halfway through the first half, around the half-hour mark. Turner fired the ball at the goalkeeper from the halfway line, the young Vahvantian, Otto Noronen, slightly taken aback by an actual shot directed at him, but saved it comfortably. The second, and last, shot of the half came from the Vahvanti winger Matti Huovi, his shot being tipped over the bar in a fantastic save by Heltau, which was the only real excitement of the first half. The fans were relieved when the half time whistle blew, as they could stop watching the boring match for a few minutes.

The Ipeland team came out a little bit later than expected after, according to some of the players, a dressing down. A rather loud and sweary dressing down as well. While doing all that shouting, Moore made all three allotted substitutes: Clarke was off for A. Carting, White on for Allen, and Potter swapping with Wright. The changes and the dress-down made little difference, as they conceded almost immediately after the referee signalled the start of the half. A bad backpass to Heltau by Potter, led to Perälä snatching the chance for glory and taking it well, knocking the ball into the empty net with an exquisite finish. The game turned back to it's regular boring self again, almost completely devoid of chances, until the next goal, which came near the end of the game. As a last resort, Moore went all out attack to just get one point from what looked like an inevitable defeat. Schoß won a free kick after captain Saarijärvi pulled his shirt. Schoß had been very quiet for most of the game, an unknown player spotted playing for Walkden University. The free kick was about 20 yards out. The ball flew straight over the wall and into the top corner. It was a free kick that no keeper in the world could have stopped. Schoß fell to his knees and was mobbed by his team-mates. He had rescued a point from nowhere.

Man of the Match: Esko Perälä

by **Pasarga** » Wed Jul 11, 2012 1:06 pm

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: Young Wanderers

Kits

Home Alternate
Modifier: +1

Manager: Adelmaro Mejía Ozuna, age 53
Assistant: Issac Gregersen, age 47

GK: Josef Dvořák, age 20, SC Troubalose
GK: Janina Tretiakova, age 18, Club Stein-los (F)
LB: Luís Rocha Cardoso, age 17, unattached
LB: Ísak Eyþórsson, age 19, Tanrısal
CB: Kauê Alves Castro, age 18, Santos Luega
CB: Tomáš Potůček, age 20, Club Stein-los
CB: Antonín Žák, age 19, Tanrısal
CB: Natálie Buchtová, age 17, unattached (F)
RB: Alexey Dušek, age 18, unattached
RB: Maciel Miranda Ceballos, age 21, Club Stein-los
RW: Rowen van Doleweerd, age 18, (F)
RW: Lantos Nándor, age 20, Galactica
MC: Arán Garay Mascarenas, age 21, Santos Luega
MC: Gabriella Polak, age 19, SC Filwarfin (F)
MC: Danko Attila, age 20, Lunas FC
MC: Dagrún Sigurjónsdóttir, age 17, unattached (F)
LW: Milca Badillo Pichardo, age 21, Galactica (F)
LW: Dalimir Žebot, age 18, Baskita FC
ST: Benoît Lepage, age 17, Stein-los Turkish
ST: Erôss Ivett, age 20, Baskita FC (F)
ST: Karel Dragotin Krecenbaher, age 19, SC Sardin
ST: Tobias Möller, age 16, CA Paulinthal

Dvořák
Ceballos            Potůček      Žák          Eyþórsson
Nándor            Mascarenas         Attila            Pichardo
     Ivett          Krecenbaher

Captain: Josef Dvořák
Corner Taker: Lantos Nándor
Set Pieces: Karel Dragotin Krecenbaher
Penalties: Erôss Ivett

by **Kiryu-shi** » Wed Jul 11, 2012 1:54 pm

excerpted from an editorial in a nationally circulated newspaper based in the Sakaino district, in response to an editorial published the previous day by a separate newspaper

…What it boils down to is a matter of simple etiquette. The Quee-folk are engaged in what amounts to cultural warfare, using outrageous dogma and playing on the fear and anger of already irrational people to stir up a frenzy that will ultimately pull us back to a society where individuality, freedom, and creative expression are outlawed. There is absolutely no room in our country for the society that these people are agitating for. There can not be an allowance of these opinions to spread. There has come a time when tolerance has gone too far, and it’s time to fight fire with fire.

Let us look towards our young athletes competing in the youth tournament in the nation of Starblaydia. It is their drive, their creative energy, their hard work, and their talent that has brought them to that fine country. It is almost unfathomable; the number of Kiryu-shi natives who have traveled anywhere outside of these city walls is extremely small, and no one in our parents’ generation had ever even thought of the concept. These are brave young men and women, who should be applauded for their courage. And instead, what do we see? When we aren’t subversively shaming anyone who may even simply watch any of their matches, we are openly calling and cheering for their suffering! Just yesterday, in minutes following the conclusion of their first match against a team from the nation of Michael VII, a widely red op-ed was published virtually cheering for the injury suffered by one of our best players, one Tziganes d’Arányi, who, with her red hair, has become a lightening rod for the attention of Quee-folk. Disregarding their incessant fetishization over her looks, what kind of nation do we live in when we fully support and allow this slanderous drivel to go unchecked! How can we look ourselves, as a nation, in the mirror, when some of our citizens are cheering for young, hard-working students to get hurt! Are we not built on the backs of our education? How would you feel, dear reader, if you knew that a sizable, vocal population of our entire nation was not only anticipating your failures as a student, but actively cheered when you did inevitably stumble! d'Arányi did, courageously, score the only goal for our team during that same match, and if you had appreciation for beauty, any idea of the hard work and determination it takes to compete on an international stage in an unfamiliar setting, you would have found the match stirring. Our victory could have inspired.

Instead, we find ourselves a humbled and petty nation. A nation who condones, either by virtue of active support or passive compliance, pain and suffering inflicted upon our youth.

[edit/ooc notes: This would be published prior to the Wright catastrophe events. Also, the injury referenced in the RP wouldn't be substantial enough to keep my player from playing in the next match.]

by **Hakkland** » Wed Jul 11, 2012 3:09 pm

Hakkland banking on Hornschuh in crunch game against Ipeland

Hornschuh is center of hope for his nation as Hakkland is struggling to stay in contest of U-21 World Cup.
Hornschuh won the Hakkland footballer of the year award and has played wonderfully for his club with almost a goal in every game. But surprisingly Gallund managed to keep him away from the goal post as they defeated Hakkland 1-0 in their opening group C match. This should have been very disappointing for Hornschuh as he could not find a way to dodge the defenders.

Hakkland, which has just managed a goal in four last friendly games, will face Ipeland.
Hornschuh being one of the most talented and most expensive players is facing a daunting task if taking his team through to win first ever major title.
Former Hakkland player Ludwig Karlsson in post-match analysis said that Hornschuh is not converting his skills and experience to match-winning displays but team need to give him more chance.
"I think the team needs to give him the chances to have a good performance," Ludwig Karlsson in Krònstad. He stressed that team needs to create more opportunities to score.
"Hornschuh's style is to finish and to score, so if the team doesn’t produce those kinds of opportunities then of course his performance is down."
Ludwig Karlsson played 127 matches for Hakkland and scored 32 goals for his side.
He was center of the hope for Hakkland during U-21 World Cup but defeat from Gallund has dashed all the hopes right now. Next game is a must win for Hakkland as a defeat against Ipeland will definitely eliminate Hakkland out of contest.

Hornschuh is quite optimistic about his side
"We can still reach the quarter-finals," he said.

by **Michael VII** » Wed Jul 11, 2012 3:25 pm

Michael VII are sending their Under-20 team that competed in the Campeonatos Rushmori de la Juvendud Sub-20 this year. All prior players have been released from the team, and make up the 2nd or 3rd string team in the Michael VII ranks.

To have a look at the team, here we have them...

Formation: 4-3-3

Starters
Gary Greer, GK, 20
Eric Ingham, L, 19
Alan Villa, CLD, 20
Paul Keiser, CRD, 20
Willie Stallworth, RD, 18
Richard Burford, LM, 19
Gerald Doughty, CM, 20
Raymond Crooks, RM, 20
Curtis Heffernan, LF, 20
Arthur Simonson, CF, 19
Michael Layman, RF, 18

Substitutions
Bryan Vermillion, GK, 20
Curtis Donner, D, 19
Jonathan Reardon, D, 18
Albert Naughton, M, 18
Henry Brister, M, 19
Roger Newkirk, F, 19

Coaching Staff
Manager: Christopher Ellison, 56
Assistant Coach: Curtis Toth, 33
Physio/Doctor: Robert Northcutt, 27

Schedule
v Kiryu-shi 0-1 LOSS
v Bears Armed
v Pasarga

Style Mod: +3.5

by **Vahvanti** » Wed Jul 11, 2012 3:54 pm

Half Time

Teuvo Kivinitty was snoring in his seat. The match didn't even reach the 5-minute mark when the manager dozed off, and frankly, he didn't really miss a lot from the past 40 minutes.

The Vahvantic squad collectively 'err'ed as they watched Kivinitty's sleeping figure inhale and exhale. It was all very interesting, but they knew he should be giving them a stern team talk at that point.

"Someone has to wake him up," Henrik Hanski said.

"Why didn't you do that ten minutes ago?" Santeri Kovalainen asked. With that being asked, Hanski pulled his head down; Clearly, he didn't want to be the one disturbing Kivinitty's peaceful slumber.

Iiro Saarijärvi had enough of the waiting game, though. The captain emerged from the band of players and shook his manager back and forth.

"Ugghh... Err, wha-?" Kivinitty muttered.

"Umm, sir," Saarijärvi started. "The first half ended ten minutes ago. Nil-nil."

"Mmhmm, yerr..." Kivinitty mumbled.

"We have five minutes 'til kick-off and you haven't given us any instructions."

"Oh... Per hurr... Per HURR, burrl..." Kivinitty voiced out, lumbering his arms around. The entire team had no idea what to make of it.

"He said 'Play hoofball,'," Hanski said. "Just keep kicking the ball towards Perälä and see what happens."

The team hesitated, but they ultimately agreed to do so. After a brief show of hands, the Vahvans were ready, and Kivinitty went back to sleep.

46 minutes

The ball rolled past Hannes Heltau. It would stop eventually, and Heltau would have to quickly scoop up the ball before anything silly occurs. Nothing too threatening at first glance.

Esko Perälä thought otherwise. He blitzed past the entire Ipeland line-up and dashed straight towards the ball. Heltau frantically chased after the ball as fast as possible, but Perälä was merciless, grabbing the ball and driving it towards the free net.

As his team-mates huddled up around Perälä, Hanski beckoned Saarijärvi over.

"Park the bus," Hanski ordered.

"But we haven't really started with our hoofball, yet."

"We already have a goal! Just make sure we don't lose it, alright?"

Saarijärvi looked at the sleeping Kivinitty.

"Trust me, Iiro," Hanski said. "Our defence is solid. They won't be able to come back."

Final Score
Vahvanti drew Ipeland
1 - 1
Tanja Schoß saves Ipeland in stoppage time as they take a point away from minnows Vahvanti.

by **Cassadaigua** » Thu Jul 12, 2012 8:00 am

TEAM CASSADAIGUA- DI BRADINI CUP 23

Coach: Taylor Connolly (1st international tournament)
Standard Formation: 4-4-2

Starters in Green
Subs in Blue
Reserves in Red

*- Denotes player who was also on DBC 22 roster in some capacity.

Goalkeepers:
#21- Sarah Simpson (21)*
#30- Miriam Varma (19)*
#31- Katrina Tetrakova (18)

Defenders:
#4- Michelle Greene (21)*
#6- Jenna Cortright (21)*
#26- Anastasia Fernandez (21) *
#28- Shakira Williams (21)*
#32- Kyra Flack (19)*
#31- Tiffany Blunden (19)*
#2- Amy Gregory (17)
#3- Carly Lapointe (16)

Midfielders:
#24- Brianne Van Karsen (21)* - CAPTAIN
#27- Rachel Zussman (19)*
#29- Valerie Lancaster (19)*
#9- Tracie Foley (18)
#8- Maureen Ragan (17)
#10- Courtney Carter (16)
#12- Chrissy Duchaine (16)
#16- Rosemary Johnson (15)

Forwards:
#18- Kellie Fenton (19)*
#22- Cynthia Strong (19)*
#71- Rachel Schanke (17) - Mother is Jessica Schanke, of whom #17 is retired for.
#25- Carrie Rosen (18)*
#19- Debbie Alpine (16)

(Kit numbers retired by the senior team: 1, 5, 7, 11, 13, 14, 15, 17, are also not worn by the junior team).

RP Permissions: No killing my players, no injuries other then saying someone was hurt and no more then one red card.

by **Cassadaigua** » Thu Jul 12, 2012 8:17 am

Let’s get the Spacebook chatter started!

Brianne Van Karsen >: One down already, we’re in good shape.
Michelle Greene>: Yeah I hope so. I would really like to put the last Di Bradini Cup in the history books, so people stop talking about it.
Brianne Van Karsen >: It was a downer.
Sarah Simpson>: Well if I was the starting keeper in the last Di Bradini Cup, we would have played better as a team.
Michelle Greene>: Sarah, be nice.
Brianne Van Karsen >: Yes that’s not really relevant anymore.
Kellie Fenton>: Yes, guess what?
Brianne Van Karsen >: What?
Kellie Fenton>: Did you know that they named a city in Bostopia after me?
Michelle Greene>: lol. Yeah, it was after you. Riiiiight.
Sarah Simpson>: What does that have to do with anything?
Kellie Fenton>: It means everrrrything.
Sarah Simpson>: Let’s focus on the Di Bradini Cup.
Brianne Van Karsen >: Sarah, chill out.
Kellie Fenton>: Yeah really, not my fault your dad works in a nuclear power plant.
Michelle Greene>: DOH!
Sarah Simpson>: He does not work in a nuclear power plant. I don’t know how that rumor ever got started.
Kellie Fenton>: Brianne sounds like a lawyer. Absolutely. The law offices of Brianne Van Karsen. Perfect!
Michelle Greene>: And I am just boring.
Kellie Fenton>: Yeah, sorry.
Brianne Van Karsen >: Let’s get back to the Cup. This is supposed to be one of the most mature rosters we have ever had. But we cannot be bickering amongst ourselves. It’s the oldest Dagan roster ever, average-age wise. We need to play like it.
Sarah Simpson>: We played fine. Everyone just do their jobs out there, and when you don’t your job, resulting in a shot on net, I will bail you out. But I’d much prefer to not have to do a lot during the game.
Brianne Van Karsen >: So, what do you all think about our chances?
Kellie Fenton>: Let’s just play. Everyone expects us to qualify out of the group and lose in the first round of knockouts again. So let’s just have fun.

by **High Heels** » Thu Jul 12, 2012 10:59 am

From the diary of 16-year-old starting keeper Kaisa Cuban:

I don't know if I'm glad to be right or just nervous.

Oh, I'm glad we won. Two to one. We got burned early on a scorcher from the Balafons' Jesus Taghdissi. I won't take the copout of saying I was screened; if it goes past me, I'm responsible. One heckuva foot on that boy. And we got two back later to take the win and the group lead, first Nicolene's Noggin^TM and then a sweet pass-and-blast from Meline Stiletto to Ciorstadh Platform on the right wing. Meline didn't score today, last time she scored a lot. But she's a much more mature player and did a lot for our success.

That's what happened with our upcoming opponent, the Eel-Kittens from Vilita and Turori. They drew with Yesopalitha 2-2 but their player of the match was not a goal-scorer. Mark my words, diary, I'm watching that Raso Tareak. He makes things happen. And his side will come in with backs to the wall, a loss would almost finish them.

But back to nervous. I caught a snippet of news, there really was a "small seismic event" to the east of us. The usual talking heads shared what they don't know about what it may or may not mean. A real-deal earthquake looks like no fun at all, so I hope it was hot air.

Some other talking heads are talking about Group F like it's a group of death. Silly. First, we're too young to go around dying. Second, juniors are unpredictable. I like where we're at, but we still have work to do.

How do you cross an eel with a kitten anyway? Eeewww.

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