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[Capivara Group]

Cópia Capivara Seu Creysson
Capivara Seu Creysson Cup

São Perebano           0–2 Las Marías
Saci SC                1–0 PBRBCCFA
Gruzeiro               1–0 Faustão PC
Morto Clube            1–2 Volta Quadrada
Atlético Estatuário    0–1 Mendigal Ispórtico Crúbio
Anões EC               2–2 Calypso (2–3 AET)
Perebense              1–1 Vovó Clotilde (1–1 AET) (6–5 pen.)
Acre                   5–2 Jibóia Preta 5000
Nojentus               3–1 ET Discos
Cebola Mol             6–4 Cones da Prefeitura
Chapeleta de Desportos 3–3 Esperança Tetraplégica (3–3 AET) (1–3 pen.)
Queijolândia           1–1 São Ratazano (1–1 AET) (8–7 pen.)
Viúvas do Pelé         1–0 Pisando na Bola FC
Capivara FC            0–1 Vila Xurupita
Real Jabuti            1–0 GREC Unidos da Cerva
Atlético Cachaceiro    0–1 Benjamin Constant
Xangrilá               0–1 Barata FC
Paraguay SC            3–2 Patético Balangandense
Pai Toletão de Oxalá   3–4 Peixe Frito
SC Derrota             3–1 Crash Bandicoot
Toupeira FC            3–1 Inter Limão
Real Saci              2–0 Carandiru FC
Tabajara FC            2–2 Braçil (2–2 AET) (4–1 pen.)
Coelhinhas FC          1–1 Atlético Clube dos Zumbi (1–2 AET)
Pinel                  0–1 Máfia FC
W.O.F.C.               0–1 Bunda Juniors
Galos do Jacu          1–3 Primos do Macaco Tião
Bregantino             0–1 Filhos do Íbis

Las Marías                1–2 Saci SC
Gruzeiro                  1–0 Volta Quadrada
Mendigal Ispórtico Crúbio 1–1 Calypso (1–1 AET) (2–3 pen.)
31 Cudmundópolis          2–2 Perebense (3–3 AET) (4–2 pen.)
Acre                      3–0 Nojentus
Cebola Mol                2–2 Esperança Tetraplégica (2–4 AET)
Queijolândia              1–3 Viúvas do Pelé
Freiras de São Roque      0–0 Vila Xurupita (0–0 AET) (1–3 pen.)
Real Jabuti               2–2 Benjamin Constant (2–2 AET) (4–1 pen.)
Barata FC                 0–0 Paraguay SC (1–1 AET) (4–3 pen.)
Peixe Frito               1–3 SC Derrota
Toupeira FC               0–0 Real Saci (0–0 AET) (6–7 pen.)
Tabajara FC               1–5 Atlético Clube dos Zumbi
Madruguinha Buneco Clube  0–3 Máfia FC
Bunda Juniors             0–1 Primos do Macaco Tião
Filhos do Íbis            1–1 Onze do Copo (2–1 AET)

Saci SC                  4–3 Gruzeiro
Calypso                  6–2 31 Cudmundópolis
Acre                     2–0 Esperança Tetraplégica
Viúvas do Pelé           0–0 Vila Xurupita (0–0 AET) (4–3 pen.)
Real Jabuti              5–2 Barata FC
SC Derrota               6–2 Real Saci
Atlético Clube dos Zumbi 2–3 Máfia FC
Primos do Macaco Tião    0–1 Filhos do Íbis

Saci SC     1–2 Calypso
Acre        1–2 Viúvas do Pelé
Real Jabuti 2–5 SC Derrota
Máfia FC    4–3 Filhos do Íbis

Calypso    0–0 Viúvas do Pelé (0–0 AET) (2–4 pen.)
SC Derrota 4–3 Máfia FC

Viúvas do Pelé 1–2 SC Derrota

Parabeins au grandi campiãu
congratulations to the great champion
SC DERROTA
qualified for Cygnus Cup

[West Zirconia]

The latest West Zirconian National League season saw the first stage of the league expansion, with four non-league teams admitted to Division Three. We shall see their fate later. But on to Division One...

Stanley United's eight-match unbeaten start, halted only by a 2-1 reverse at home to Taylor's Cross, saw them take a commanding lead. Their conquerors, as well as the usual top teams, were in pursuit. That is, except Mort Park, who had a very slow start. By half-way, the Stanley challenge had faltered, with the Vikings being overtaken by both Banks and Bradley Hornets. Taylor's Cross and, surprisingly, Kirkham Town, were not far behind.

Mort Park's 7-1 demolition of Kirkham in the first match of the season's second half signalled their intention to come back into contention, helped by the inability of any of the teams above them to pull away from the pack. Bradley Hornets remained on top until the end, when they won the league with two matches to spare. Mort Park edged Markham out of the global qualification places, while Taylor's Cross will once more see Globe Cup action. At the other end, East Snaith's relegation was confirmed two matches from the end, where they were joined by Ashton Rovers.

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 Pos  Team                       P   W   D   L   GF   GA   GD  Pts
   1  Bradley Hornets           34  25   3   6  100   46   54   78
   2  Stanley United            34  23   2   9   89   48   41   71
   3  Banks                     34  22   4   8  110   64   46   70
   4  Taylor's Cross            34  17   6  11   66   58    8   57
   5  Mort Park                 34  15  10   9   97   72   25   55
   6  Markham                   34  15   8  11   75   62   13   53
   7  Currie                    34  15   7  12   52   56   -4   52
   8  AFC Stanton               34  14   7  13   76   80   -4   49
   9  Houghton Kestrels         34  14   5  15   58   62   -4   47
  10  Kirkham Town              34  11   9  14   64   67   -3   42
  11  Wacker Neustadt           34  10  12  12   52   67  -15   42
  12  St. Martin Athletic       34  12   5  17   59   68   -9   41
  13  Hyland Town               34  11   7  16   71   84  -13   40
  14  Bradley Swifts            34  11   4  19   58   76  -18   37
  15  Tîm Cymru                 34  10   7  17   69   90  -21   37
  16  Crompton Town             34   8   9  17   52   65  -13   33
  17  Ashton Rovers             34   9   6  19   54   90  -36   33
  18  East Snaith               34   6   5  23   61  108  -47   23

Things were more competitive in Division Two, where Moorcroft Wanderers, Redwood Forest and Civil Service - the last two having just been relegated - fought a close battle. However, Redwood fell away, and it fell to the Bureaucrats to attempt - and fail - to challenge the Wanderers, who won the title with two matches to spare. New Toronto made a quick return to the top flight with their second place. At the other end, Elwell's Division Two life lasted for just one season, as they joined Knifton Town and Flockton Flavell in the lower leagues.

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 Pos  Team                       P   W   D   L   GF   GA   GD  Pts
   1  Moorcroft Wanderers       34  22   4   8   85   54   31   70
   2  New Toronto               34  20   3  11   86   72   14   63
   3  Civil Service             34  15  11   8   66   59    7   56
   4  Etruria                   34  15  10   9   77   65   12   55
   5  Heppenstall Town          34  15  10   9   65   58    7   55
   6  Redwood Forest            34  15   9  10   61   49   12   54
   7  Oakley                    34  13  10  11   68   63    5   49
   8  Moorcroft City            34  13   9  12   66   57    9   48
   9  Sephton County            34  13   8  13   59   59    0   47
  10  Buckby Town               34  11  11  12   48   48    0   44
  11  Newby Town                34  13   5  16   56   63   -7   44
  12  Grimshaw Town             34  13   5  16   59   68   -9   44
  13  West Coast Angels         34  10   9  15   61   59    2   39
  14  Eardley Town              34  10   9  15   60   75  -15   39
  15  Eastham Panthers          34  10   8  16   63   83  -20   38
  16  Elwell Harriers           34   9   9  16   51   58   -7   36
  17  Knifton Town              34  11   3  20   58   80  -22   36
  18  Flockton Flavell          34   8   7  19   58   77  -19   31

In Division Three, all eyes were on the four newcomers - St. Matthew's Moss and Broxton and Marrs Hill in Division Three North, Greenwood Athletic and Catterall Juniors in Division Three South.

In the Northern division, St. Matthew's Moss got off to a flying start, ending the first half of the season in pole position. Broxton and Marrs Hill ended the half in eighth, some eight points off the lead. However, in the regional leagues, anything can happen - and usually does. St. Matthew's Moss hung on to the lead for much of the second half, but their fellow-newcomers shot into second place behind them. Other more established teams - Culshaw and FC Boston to name two - were immediately behind them. But there was no stopping the leaders, who cruised to the title with three matches to spare. The Broxton challenge faltered towards the end, and they finished fifth. Skelton Town, newly-relegated, found themselves in the playoffs.

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 Pos  Team                       P   W   D   L   GF   GA   GD  Pts
   1  St. Matthew's Moss        42  25  12   5   88   52   36   87
   2  Skelton Town              42  22  11   9   91   60   31   77
   3  Culshaw Town              42  20  11  11   80   62   18   71
   4  FC Boston                 42  20  11  11   82   70   12   71
   5  Broxton and Marrs Hill    42  20  10  12   84   72   12   70
   6  KVV Koehorst              42  21   6  15   80   73    7   69
   7  Rothwell Temperance Soc.  42  18  10  14   81   69   12   64
   8  Oglesby United            42  20   4  18   79   78    1   64
   9  Calland and Smallshaw     42  19   6  17  102   98    4   63
  10  McLaughlin Islands        42  16  14  12   76   58   18   62
  11  Anderton United           42  16  10  16   74   74    0   58
  12  Kingsley Town             42  14  15  13   77   63   14   57
  13  Parkfield Rangers         42  16   7  19   73   74   -1   55
  14  Sephton RMI               42  15  10  17   67   72   -5   55
  15  Saint-Christophe          42  15   9  18   70   71   -1   54
  16  St. Andrew's              42  14  12  16   70   73   -3   54
  17  Kershaw Athletic          42  15   8  19   64   73   -9   53
  18  Halliwell Wanderers       42  13  12  17   79   90  -11   51
  19  Kesterton                 42  13   9  20   61   82  -21   48
  20  Stanley Athletic          42  11  10  21   69   90  -21   43
  21  Anderton Town             42   7   9  26   57  104  -47   30
  22  Mount Vernon              42   7   4  31   68  114  -46   25

In the Southern division, a similar story was being played out. Greenwood Athletic flew to the top of the league, with Catterall Juniors stuck in mid-table by half-way. Greenwood won the title with two matches to spare, with St. Martin City in the playoff. Catterall could only manage a mid-table finish.

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 Pos  Team                       P   W   D   L   GF   GA   GD  Pts
   1  Greenwood Athletic        34  20   6   8   85   52   33   66
   2  St. Martin City           34  18  10   6   79   63   16   64
   3  Houghton Hawks            34  17   8   9   81   65   16   59
   4  Houghton Eagles           34  16   7  11   79   63   16   55
   5  Walton                    34  15   7  12   77   61   16   52
   6  Hilton Athletic           34  16   4  14   73   65    8   52
   7  Shrigley Town             34  15   7  12   62   58    4   52
   8  New Scilly                34  14   9  11   68   59    9   51
   9  Catterall Juniors         34  14   8  12   72   63    9   50
  10  Longshaw Town             34  15   3  16   64   63    1   48
  11  Ainsworth and Wells       34  13   8  13   66   62    4   47
  12  Somerville Thistle        34  13   8  13   62   67   -5   47
  13  Corpus Christi            34  12   9  13   68   66    2   45
  14  Stanton Vale              34  10  11  13   62   72  -10   41
  15  Dutton United             34  11   6  17   61   78  -17   39
  16  Underwood Town            34  11   2  21   65   84  -19   35
  17  Felton Athletic           34   8   5  21   51   87  -36   29
  18  Wolverton Town            34   4  10  20   38   85  -47   22

So East Snaith and Ashton Rovers are relegated from Division One, to be replaced by Moorcroft Wanderers and New Toronto. The playoff will be between Crompton Town, Civil Service, Etruria and Heppenstall Town.

Elwell Harriers, Knifton Town and Flockton Flavell are relegated from Division Two, to be replaced by St. Matthew's Moss, Greenwood Athletic and the winner of the playoff between Skelton Town and St. Martin City.

[West Zirconia]

The West Zirconian Cup:

First Round
Longshaw Town 2-2 Parkfield Rangers
Replay: Parkfield Rangers 2-1 Longshaw Town
Houghton Hawks 6-1 Anderton United
New Scilly 2-1 Wolverton Town
Ainsworth and Wells 2-2 McLaughlin Islands
Replay: McLaughlin Islands 1-1 Ainsworth and Wells (1-1 AET) (McLaughlin Islands wins 4-3 on penalty kicks)
Stanton Vale 2-3 Hilton Athletic
Greenwood Athletic 2-1 Culshaw Town
Somerville Thistle 4-0 Sephton RMI
Anderton Town 2-2 Dutton United
Replay: Dutton United 4-2 Anderton Town
Saint-Christophe 2-1 Stanley Athletic
Underwood Town 0-0 Oglesby United
Replay: Oglesby United 6-1 Underwood Town
Kingsley Town 1-1 Mount Vernon
Replay: Mount Vernon 2-3 Kingsley Town
St. Matthew's Moss 2-2 Walton
Replay: Walton 1-1 St. Matthew's Moss (1-1 AET) (St. Matthew's Moss wins 3-0 on penalty kicks)
Skelton Town 3-1 Felton Athletic
Corpus Christi 2-2 Kershaw Athletic
Replay: Kershaw Athletic 1-1 Corpus Christi (1-1 AET) (Corpus Christi wins 2-1 on penalty kicks)
Houghton Eagles 2-2 St. Martin City
Replay: St. Martin City 1-1 Houghton Eagles (2-1 AET)
FC Boston 5-1 Calland and Smallshaw
Broxton and Marrs Hill 0-3 Catterall Juniors
St. Andrew's 3-1 Halliwell Wanderers
KVV Koehorst 3-3 Shrigley Town
Replay: Shrigley Town 2-2 KVV Koehorst (2-2 AET) (Shrigley Town wins 2-0 on penalty kicks)
Rothwell Temperance Society 1-2 Kesterton


Second Round
Skelton Town 1-3 McLaughlin Islands
Kingsley Town 2-0 Hilton Athletic
Saint-Christophe 2-1 Dutton United
Parkfield Rangers 1-3 Somerville Thistle
FC Boston 3-2 Greenwood Athletic
St. Martin City 1-2 Kesterton
Oglesby United 1-1 St. Matthew's Moss
Replay: St. Matthew's Moss 2-2 Oglesby United (4-2 AET)
St. Andrew's 3-0 New Scilly
Houghton Hawks 0-2 Catterall Juniors
Corpus Christi 3-3 Shrigley Town
Replay: Shrigley Town 3-2 Corpus Christi


Third Round
Etruria 2-1 Saint-Christophe
Redwood Forest 3-0 Heppenstall Town
Kesterton 2-3 New Toronto
Buckby Town 1-1 West Coast Angels
Replay: West Coast Angels 2-1 Buckby Town
Shrigley Town 3-1 Elwell Harriers
Newby Town 1-1 St. Matthew's Moss
Replay: St. Matthew's Moss 1-3 Newby Town
Flockton Flavell 4-1 Grimshaw Town
Oakley 1-3 Civil Service
Catterall Juniors 3-0 Moorcroft Wanderers
Eastham Panthers 3-2 St. Andrew's
FC Boston 2-2 Knifton Town
Replay: Knifton Town 3-1 FC Boston
McLaughlin Islands 3-1 Moorcroft City
Kingsley Town 1-5 Sephton County
Eardley Town 1-2 Somerville Thistle


Fourth Round
Taylor's Cross 2-1 Newby Town
Currie 1-1 Bradley Swifts
Replay: Bradley Swifts 3-3 Currie (3-3 AET) (Bradley Swifts wins 3-2 on penalty kicks)
McLaughlin Islands 3-0 Ashton Rovers
Kirkham Town 2-2 East Snaith
Replay: East Snaith 1-3 Kirkham Town
Bradley Hornets 5-0 Knifton Town
Markham 1-4 Stanley United
Sephton County 2-3 Redwood Forest
West Coast Angels 1-3 Tîm Cymru
Flockton Flavell 0-2 Somerville Thistle
Mort Park 2-3 Etruria
Houghton Kestrels 4-0 Shrigley Town
Wacker Neustadt 3-1 Crompton Town
Eastham Panthers 1-3 St. Martin Athletic
Hyland Town 2-0 Civil Service
Catterall Juniors 2-2 New Toronto
Replay: New Toronto 2-2 Catterall Juniors (2-2 AET) (New Toronto wins 3-2 on penalty kicks)
AFC Stanton 2-4 Banks


Fifth Round
Etruria 1-4 Redwood Forest
Banks 3-2 Bradley Hornets
Kirkham Town 5-2 St. Martin Athletic
Bradley Swifts 1-2 Wacker Neustadt
McLaughlin Islands 2-5 Taylor's Cross
Somerville Thistle 3-2 New Toronto
Hyland Town 1-1 Tîm Cymru
Replay: Tîm Cymru 3-2 Hyland Town
Houghton Kestrels 3-2 Stanley United


Quarter-Final
Redwood Forest 1-1 Kirkham Town
Replay: Kirkham Town 1-1 Redwood Forest (1-2 AET)
Wacker Neustadt 2-2 Somerville Thistle
Replay: Somerville Thistle 2-0 Wacker Neustadt
Houghton Kestrels 0-1 Tîm Cymru
Banks 0-2 Taylor's Cross


Semi-Final
Taylor's Cross 1-2 Redwood Forest
Redwood Forest 2-2 Taylor's Cross
Aggregate: Taylor's Cross 3-4 Redwood Forest

Somerville Thistle 0-4 Tîm Cymru
Tîm Cymru 5-1 Somerville Thistle
Aggregate: Somerville Thistle 1-9 Tîm Cymru


Final
Redwood Forest 3-1 Tîm Cymru (at Williamson Park, Banks)



Global Qualifiers:

TQCC: Bradley Hornets, Stanley United. (also Copa de Campeones)
Globe Cup: Banks, Taylor's Cross, Mort Park. (first two also in Copa de los Principes)
SBCC: Moorcroft Wanderers, New Toronto, Civil Service, Etruria.
Cygnus Cup: Redwood Forest.

[Taeshan]

Ze international entrants of Taeshan as per viewtopic.php?ns=1&f=7&t=166385&p=10099640#p10099640 and the three posts directly before it.

TQCC
Laketown Rangers
Mt. Ceabring Thunder

GC
Knightspurs
Ojian Orangemen
Bayern Phoenix (ahead of Blacklake on Goal Differential)

SBCC
Wiechester FC
Calendara Kings
Fox East Flames
Calendara City

Cygnus Cup
Mt Ceabring Thunder

Copa de the higher one
Laketown Rangers
Mt Ceabring Thunder

Copa de la lower one
Blacklake Blues
Fadrön Flight

[Thaulandi]

Following this post, Thaulandian Qualifiers are:

CC:
Tower 5

GC:
Tower 4
Tower 8
Tower 6

SBCC:
Tower 9
Tower 3
Tower 13
Tower 18

Cygnus Cup:
Tower 3

[Unified Falcon]

Unified Falcon Football League Season 1 Third Quarter

Sponsored By

Unified Falcon Writer: Brian Pollack
Falconfar Writer: Ian Desmond
Falconear Writer: Pierre DePont

Apologies, football fans, on the lack of coverage in the first half of the season. There was a bit of confusion and a strike concerning who should have coverage to write what part of this, and now that it has been all cleared up, we bring you the second half of coverage...

Premier Division

Transfers
Jacques Didier, GK, La Pinatra Crusaders, to Iona Spaceport Defenders, for undisclosed
Michael Dernier, DEF, Parahai, to Iona Spaceport Defenders, for 1.3M
Iosef Niskakangasi, FOR, Ytriba Shock, to Vititi Paladins, for 2.2M
John-Michel Errat, GK, Iona Spaceport Defenders, to Loreza Racers, for 4.9M

A fewtransfers in the top division, as Jacques Didier abandons La Pinatra for Iona Spaceport, and the first inter-country transfer happens with Dernier going to Iona Spaceport from Parahai. This may actually start the exodus of Falconearan players moving to Falconfar and Falconfarian players moving to Falconear. Iosef Niskakangasi moves from Ytriba to Vititi for money, for prestige, and for Vititi's hopes of moving closer to the top. The most important move, though, will be Didier to Iona Spaceport, for it left John-Michel Errat no choice but to seek employment elsewhere, and he found it at Loreza.

Matchday 24
Manvero Heroes 1–2 La Pinatra Crusaders
Vititi Paladins 0–2 Loreza Racers
CPD Dinas Parheft 0–0 Iona Junction Spiders
Iriwati Panthers 0–1 De Ioke
Pyria Thunder 0–1 New Irswabi Red
Iona Spaceport Defenders 1–0 Ewyyinna
Lleng Machnylleth 1–2 Gilfach
Mara Kora Bulldogs 1–0 Rhyfelwr Baraft
Rhymney Unedig 2–0 Pikana Pirates
Mmyrskanor Unedig 2–0 Parahai
CPD Dinas Larai 1–1 Dinas Jukain Unedig
Janesville Kings 1–2 Kings Castell-Nedd

The New Irswabi Red start their long hike back up with a nice 1-0 victory away at Pyria, which is not as easy as it sounds. They'll need plenty more of those if they are to dig themselves out of the hole dug during the first half. Didier has a good game first time being the starting keeper for the Defenders, while the Spiders hold CPD Dinas Parheft to yet another draw. The three-time Falconearan Champion is looking more and more overwhelmed by every match, due to the amount of stiff competition by the Falconfarian sides.

Matchday 25
Janesville Kings 3–4 Manvero Heroes
Kings Castell-Nedd 4–1 CPD Dinas Larai
Dinas Jukain Unedig 1–1 Mmyrskanor Unedig
Parahai 1–3 Rhymney Unedig
Pikana Pirates 1–1 Mara Kora Bulldogs
Rhyfelwr Baraft 1–0 Lleng Machnylleth
Gilfach 0–0 Iona Spaceport Defenders
Ewyyinna 0–0 Pyria Thunder
New Irswabi Red 3–3 Iriwati Panthers
De Ioke 0–1 CPD Dinas Parheft
Iona Junction Spiders 2–1 Vititi Paladins
Loreza Racers 1–1 La Pinatra Crusaders

A draw for Iona Spaceport as Didier holds up the net once more, catapults the Defenders to fifth place. Meanwhile, New Irswabi and Iriwati play to a three-three draw, with Nigel Rayon and Nasaic going goal for goal, both strikers scoring hat tricks. Pyria being held to a draw by Ewyyinna puts the Thunder in first place by only two games, being a cause of worry for the Thunder faithful. Manvero's star-studded front cashed in with Sjodin and Elliot both scoring braces as they edged the Kings in injury time.

Falconfar Cup Quarterfinals First Leg
27 Rehaven Tide 2–5 1 Iona Spaceport Defenders
14 Vincevol Stars 2–1 3 Manvero Heroes
9 New Irswabi Red 1–1 5 Iona Junction Spiders
7 Vititi Paladins 3–1 6 Iriwati Panthers

Didier let in his first two goals as a Defender, but it wasn't a cause for worry as Irwin Garland-Hart scored a hat trick and Jackson Bennett scored a brace, lifting the Defenders to a commanding lead. Vincevol's Pierre Romalau was able to score late in the second half to let the Stars take a lead, but a trip to Manvero awaits. The much-anticipated match-up between Vititi and Iriwati went the Paladins' way as Agosti of Erathore scored a rare goal from the defensive position and Jared Yemar took care of the rest with a brace.

Matchday 26
Manvero Heroes 1–0 Loreza Racers
La Pinatra Crusaders 2–3 Iona Junction Spiders
Vititi Paladins 4–3 De Ioke
CPD Dinas Parheft 1–3 New Irswabi Red
Iriwati Panthers 0–0 Ewyyinna
Pyria Thunder 0–0 Gilfach
Iona Spaceport Defenders 3–0 Rhyfelwr Baraft
Lleng Machnylleth 2–0 Pikana Pirates
Mara Kora Bulldogs 1–1 Parahai
Rhymney Unedig 2–1 Dinas Jukain Unedig
Mmyrskanor Unedig 4–2 Kings Castell-Nedd
CPD Dinas Larai 2–2 Janesville Kings

CPD Dinas Parheft's fall continued as New Irswabi scored three away, getting two wins in three games, a good sign for the Red in their ploy to keep Nasaic around. Iona Spaceport and its star-studded staff held dominated the Baraft Warrior with a 3-0 trouncing. Pyria drew once again, with the defense barely holding the fort while the offense is away on vacation. Vititi won yet another shootout of a game, but how much Yemar and Toval can stand up without a defense that's lacking in every aspect except for Agosti remains to be seen. Agosti might actually ask to be moved away. Niskakangasi, though, scored his first goal as a Paladin, a beautiful twenty-three yard strike that was also the game-winner.

Matchday 27
CPD Dinas Larai 3–0 Manvero Heroes
Janesville Kings 1–2 Mmyrskanor Unedig
Kings Castell-Nedd 2–0 Rhymney Unedig
Dinas Jukain Unedig 2–5 Mara Kora Bulldogs
Parahai 4–4 Lleng Machnylleth
Pikana Pirates 0–2 Iona Spaceport Defenders
Rhyfelwr Baraft 0–1 Pyria Thunder
Gilfach 1–1 Iriwati Panthers
Ewyyinna 0–0 CPD Dinas Parheft
New Irswabi Red 3–3 Vititi Paladins
De Ioke 0–1 La Pinatra Crusaders
Iona Junction Spiders 2–2 Loreza Racers

La Pinatra has managed to stay in a Globe Cup Berth spot despite the departure of Jaques Didier due to the stellar play of its backfield, notably Fred William and Jared Totter. They were efficient once more as the Crusaders shut out De Ioke. New Irswabi managed a draw against Vititi, despite Niskakangasi showing more promise in a two-goal display. The Red are now one or two wins from being clear of the fear of being relegated, and the fans are starting to get back behind their team. Pyria finally won after the half due to a late Loria Votmk goal, but the Thunder's reign may be over soon when looking at the way that Iona Spaceport has been playing as of late. Rhymney Unedig, the only Falconearan team in the top four, was actually shut out by the Kings of Castell-Nedd, causing fear that all four of the major tournament spots will be taken by Falconfarian teams, a feat that Falconearan fans will not be able to stomach.

Falconear Cup Quarterfinals First Leg
41 CPD Ve Hefasi 0–1 1 CPD Dinas Parheft
31 Tref Bangor 3–1 6 De Ioke
17 Croes Cydweli 0–1 7 CPD Dinas Larai
12 Lleng Machnylleth 0–2 11 Ewyyinna

Although Dinas Parheft has been struggling in the Premier Division, they have looked good in cup play. Taking a 1-0 lead against Ve Hefasi may not be good enough for the next round, though. Tref Bangor continues their surprising play with a 3-1 drubbing of De Ioke, despite being in fourth place in the Cynghrair Eilradd. Dinas Larai and Ewyyinna also have leads at the end of the first leg.

Matchday 28
Manvero Heroes 1–0 Iona Junction Spiders
Loreza Racers 2–0 De Ioke
La Pinatra Crusaders 2–3 New Irswabi Red
Vititi Paladins 3–2 Ewyyinna
CPD Dinas Parheft 0–1 Gilfach
Iriwati Panthers 4–3 Rhyfelwr Baraft
Pyria Thunder 0–1 Pikana Pirates
Iona Spaceport Defenders 2–0 Parahai
Lleng Machnylleth 3–3 Dinas Jukain Unedig
Mara Kora Bulldogs 3–2 Kings Castell-Nedd
Rhymney Unedig 2–2 Janesville Kings
Mmyrskanor Unedig 2–2 CPD Dinas Larai

Game of the week: Iriwati vs. Rhyfelwr Baraft, barely won by Iriwati due to Laia Un'jeru'betcii of ASMV exploding for a hat-trick, out of nowhere, and then Natasha Myiavic capping it off with a brilliant goal from the left side. Then, it's business as usual for Didier and the Defenders in yet another shutout, while Pyria suffers another defeat at the hands of Pikana. With only five points after half, Pyria looks to be going nowhere special right now, which is bad news with Iona Spaceport playing with renewed purpose behind the leadership of Irwin Garland-Hart and the goalkeeping of Jaques Didier.

Matchday 29
Mmyrskanor Unedig 3–1 Manvero Heroes
CPD Dinas Larai 2–2 Rhymney Unedig
Janesville Kings 1–1 Mara Kora Bulldogs
Kings Castell-Nedd 3–4 Lleng Machnylleth
Dinas Jukain Unedig 1–4 Iona Spaceport Defenders
Parahai 1–0 Pyria Thunder
Pikana Pirates 1–0 Iriwati Panthers
Rhyfelwr Baraft 2–2 CPD Dinas Parheft
Gilfach 4–1 Vititi Paladins
Ewyyinna 0–2 La Pinatra Crusaders
New Irswabi Red 5–1 Loreza Racers
De Ioke 1–1 Iona Junction Spiders

A five-goal outburst almost has the Red out of the dangerous relegation zone. Dangerously close to it, though, are the Spiders, the Heroes, and the Bulldogs. It will be a disaster if the Heroes were to be relegated, and it wouldn't be good for Ju-Iro, Iona Junction's manager, if they were relegated, either. As Pyria falls, Iona Spaceport rises, as the Defenders gave up their first goal in a while, but also scored four, plenty enough to be only one game back on the Thunder.

Matchday 30
Manvero Heroes 1–0 De Ioke
Iona Junction Spiders 0–2 New Irswabi Red
Loreza Racers 0–0 Ewyyinna
La Pinatra Crusaders 2–1 Gilfach
Vititi Paladins 3–5 Rhyfelwr Baraft
CPD Dinas Parheft 0–1 Pikana Pirates
Iriwati Panthers 4–1 Parahai
Pyria Thunder 0–1 Dinas Jukain Unedig
Iona Spaceport Defenders 3–0 Kings Castell-Nedd
Lleng Machnylleth 2–0 Janesville Kings
Mara Kora Bulldogs 2–3 CPD Dinas Larai
Rhymney Unedig 2–1 Mmyrskanor Unedig

Pyria's ten-point, three-game lead has evaporated with the torrid play of the Defenders, who took back the top spot with a dominating performance. Iriwati relied on precise passing and striking to pull off a 4-1 win over Parahai, while Pyria wasn't able to find their scoring touch yet again. Vititi will most likely lose the services of Agosti next season if they keep getting out-scored. Rhymney won to keep their spot in the top four, being the last hope for Falconear for now. In other news, New Irswabi emphatically rose out of the relegation zone by putting Iona Junction almost in it, scoring a 2-0 win away at Iona Junction.

Falconfar Cup Quarterfinals Second Leg
1 Iona Spaceport Defenders 3–0 27 Rehaven Tide, 1 Iona Spaceport Defenders win 8-2
3 Manvero Heroes 0–0 14 Vincevol Stars, 14 Vincevol Stars win 1-2
5 Iona Junction Spiders 1–0 9 New Irswabi Red 5 Iona Junction Spiders win 2-1
6 Iriwati Panthers 1–0 7 Vititi Paladins, 7 Vititi Paladins win 2-3

Two notable upsets here, as the Stars are able to hold Manvero scoreless for the entire game to let their lead go through, while the Paladins escape with a one-goal win. Iona Spaceport vs. Vinvevol and Iona Junction vs. Vititi will be the match-ups, with all talk leading to an all-Iona final.

Matchday 31
Rhymney Unedig 1–1 Manvero Heroes
Mmyrskanor Unedig 3–4 Mara Kora Bulldogs
CPD Dinas Larai 4–1 Lleng Machnylleth
Janesville Kings 1–3 Iona Spaceport Defenders
Kings Castell-Nedd 0–0 Pyria Thunder
Dinas Jukain Unedig 3–2 Iriwati Panthers
Parahai 2–2 CPD Dinas Parheft
Pikana Pirates 0–1 Vititi Paladins
Rhyfelwr Baraft 4–1 La Pinatra Crusaders
Gilfach 2–1 Loreza Racers
Ewyyinna 2–0 Iona Junction Spiders
New Irswabi Red 0–0 De Ioke

Defenders winning is no big deal these days. They haven't lost a game since half... Niskakangasi scores the lone goal in a win over Pikana, the Spiders are knee deep in the relegation zone now, and Dinas Parheft seems like all the air went out of their team. For a team used to success, such embarrassment is new, and the management seems to not have a clue in how to handle it, not a very good thing to show the fans, at all...

Falconear Cup Quarterfinals Second Leg
1 CPD Dinas Parheft 0–2 41 CPD Ve Hefasi, 41 CPD Ve Hefasi wins 1-2
6 De Ioke 1–0 31 Tref Bangor, 31 Tref Bangor wins 2-3
7 CPD Dinas Larai 4–3 17 Croes Cydweli, 17 Croes Cydweli wins 4-4 due to away goals (0-3)
11 Ewyyinna 1–1 12 Lleng Machnylleth, 11 Ewyyinna wins 2-1

A slew of upsets here, most notable being CPD Ve Hefasi's win over Dinas Parheft that knocks out Parheft. Ve Hefasi and fellow giant-killers Tref Bangor will now face Croes Cydweli and Ewyyinna, with the hopes of winning the Falconear Cup and perhaps gaining the automatic Unified Falcon Cup berth that comes with the win for teams that are not in the Unified Falcon Premier and Secondary Divisions.

Matchday 32
Manvero Heroes 1–1 New Irswabi Red
De Ioke 2–0 Ewyyinna
Iona Junction Spiders 1–1 Gilfach
Loreza Racers 1–0 Rhyfelwr Baraft
La Pinatra Crusaders 1–0 Pikana Pirates
Vititi Paladins 1–1 Parahai
CPD Dinas Parheft 1–0 Dinas Jukain Unedig
Iriwati Panthers 2–3 Kings Castell-Nedd
Pyria Thunder 4–1 Janesville Kings
Iona Spaceport Defenders 0–2 CPD Dinas Larai
Lleng Machnylleth 1–0 Mmyrskanor Unedig
Mara Kora Bulldogs 2–1 Rhymney Unedig

It is CPD Dinas Larai that finally brings Iona Spaceport down to earth, and coupled with the Thunder's 4-1 win, caused by Votmk scoring a hat trick, the Thunder are on top again by one point. In third place currently is La Pinatra, who have showed much resilience in continuing to win despite not having Didier. Though Rhymney Unedig and Mmyrskanor Unedig are entrenched in fourth and fifth place, Vititi and Iriwati have other plans, plans to make the top five teams all be from Falconfar. At the tail end, New Irswabi is clear for now, while Iona Junction is a game back...

Matchday 33
Mara Kora Bulldogs 2–4 Manvero Heroes
Rhymney Unedig 3–2 Lleng Machnylleth
Mmyrskanor Unedig 1–2 Iona Spaceport Defenders
CPD Dinas Larai 3–3 Pyria Thunder
Janesville Kings 1–2 Iriwati Panthers
Kings Castell-Nedd 2–2 CPD Dinas Parheft
Dinas Jukain Unedig 3–4 Vititi Paladins
Parahai 0–1 La Pinatra Crusaders
Pikana Pirates 2–0 Loreza Racers
Rhyfelwr Baraft 2–3 Iona Junction Spiders
Gilfach 1–0 De Ioke
Ewyyinna 0–2 New Irswabi Red

Toval, Yemar, Niskakangasi, Agosti. Four names that had key parts in the Paladins' 4-3 win over Dinas Jukain Unedig, which, along with the Panthers' victory over the Kings, moved the two teams up a place in the standings. New Irswabi and Iona Junction both won as well, taking New Irswabi more out of reach of relegation and putting Iona Junction on the twenty-first place.

Matchday 34
Manvero Heroes 0–4 Ewyyinna
New Irswabi Red 2–5 Gilfach
De Ioke 4–2 Rhyfelwr Baraft
Iona Junction Spiders 1–0 Pikana Pirates
Loreza Racers 1–3 Parahai
La Pinatra Crusaders 1–0 Dinas Jukain Unedig
Vititi Paladins 2–2 Kings Castell-Nedd
CPD Dinas Parheft 5–1 Janesville Kings
Iriwati Panthers 1–1 CPD Dinas Larai
Pyria Thunder 3–5 Mmyrskanor Unedig
Iona Spaceport Defenders 2–0 Rhymney Unedig
Lleng Machnylleth 2–2 Mara Kora Bulldogs

Iona Spaceport finishes with a third quarter record of 9-1-1, an astonishing transformation due to the acquisition of Didier and Dernier. Ewyyinna trounce the Heroes away at Manvero, while Gilfach puts the Red back to earth with a drubbing. Dinas Parheft has an offensive outbreak at home against the Kings, but it may be too little too late. Pyria can't score enough goals against Mmyrskanor...

Champions' Cup Berth Globe Cup Berth Copa de Campeones Berth Copa de los Principes Berth Relegation Spot

Unified Falcon Football League Premier Division     Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Iona Spaceport Defenders                          34   18  10   6    65   46  +19    64
 2 La Pinatra Crusaders                              34   19   5  10    43   34   +9    62
 3 Pyria Thunder                                     34   17   9   8    39   29  +10    60
 4 Rhymney Unedig                                    34   16   9   9    71   59  +12    57
 5 Iriwati Panthers                                  34   15   7  12    62   55   +7    52
 6 Vititi Paladins                                   34   14  10  10    75   74   +1    52
 7 Mmyrskanor Unedig                                 34   14   9  11    77   68   +9    51
 8 CPD Dinas Parheft                                 34   12  13   9    55   46   +9    49
 9 Parahai                                           34   14   7  13    62   57   +5    49
10 CPD Dinas Larai                                   34   13   8  13    59   56   +3    47
11 Lleng Machnylleth                                 34   12  11  11    74   75   −1    47
12 Gilfach                                           34   12  10  12    55   53   +2    46
13 Ewyyinna                                          34   12  10  12    42   40   +2    46
14 Manvero Heroes                                    34   12   8  14    65   71   −6    44
15 Dinas Jukain Unedig                               34   12   7  15    47   55   −8    43
16 Loreza Racers                                     34   11   9  14    62   62    0    42
17 Mara Kora Bulldogs                                34   12   6  16    65   74   −9    42
18 New Irswabi Red                                   34   10  11  13    62   61   +1    41
19 Iona Junction Spiders                             34   10  11  13    56   63   −7    41
20 Pikana Pirates                                    34   12   5  17    29   40  −11    41
21 De Ioke                                           34   11   7  16    43   46   −3    40
22 Kings Castell-Nedd                                34   11   7  16    61   69   −8    40
23 Rhyfelwr Baraft                                   34   10   6  18    60   76  −16    36
24 Janesville Kings                                  34    7   9  18    65   85  −20    30

Oh, how things can change in eleven games. Three out of four relegation spots are now taken up by Falconearan teams, although it seems that Janesville is going down, period. Everyone is chasing the Defenders on top now, but the team to be praised is La Pinatra, who have hung together after the departure of Didier and kept going, and who can actually have payback against Didier by taking down the Defenders, given enough luck and skill. Pyria only manages ten points in eleven games, a feat that isn't to be proud of at all. Votmk's side has simply lost its offensive rhythm and let La Pinatra and Iona Spaceport sneak up on them. A dogfight between the Defenders, Crusaders, and Thunder, with a bit of pressure from Rhymney Unedig, seems to be in store for the last quarter of the season.

Secondary Division
SBCC Berth/Promotion Berth Relegation Spot

Unified Falcon Football League Secondary Division     Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Clwb Sahaive                                        34   20   4  10    42   28  +14    64
 2 Ytriba Shock                                        34   17   7  10    60   51   +9    58
 3 Votto Toren Buccaneers                              34   16   8  10    42   37   +5    56
 4 Loittra                                             34   16   7  11    71   57  +14    55
 5 CPD Dinas Vale Ebbw                                 34   16   6  12    35   27   +8    54
 6 Mykras Unedig                                       34   17   3  14    61   57   +4    54
 7 Treharris                                           34   15   8  11    55   48   +7    53
 8 Cynghreiriaid Yroiti                                34   14   9  11    47   48   −1    51
 9 CPD Enfys                                           34   14   8  12    39   32   +7    50
10 Juyroai                                             34   12  14   8    61   61    0    50
11 Croes Cydweli                                       34   14   7  13    36   38   −2    49
12 New Kinsi Cyborgs                                   34   14   6  14    53   46   +7    48
13 Vanhol Unedig                                       34   13   7  14    67   67    0    46
14 Noxion Hydra                                        34   12  10  12    49   50   −1    46
15 Vincevol Stars                                      34   12  10  12    33   38   −5    46
16 Dinas Gorllewin Fakar                               34   13   5  16    33   33    0    44
17 Baratoko Rebels                                     34   12   8  14    41   48   −7    44
18 Lyron Lancers                                       34   12   7  15    45   52   −7    43
19 Wurlington Dynamos                                  34   13   2  19    37   43   −6    41
20 Rehaven Tide                                        34   12   5  17    61   71  −10    41
21 South Irswabi Tigers                                34   11   7  16    31   46  −15    40
22 Canesbrough Tornadoes                               34   10   8  16    39   43   −4    38
23 Triora Wild                                         34    9   8  17    21   33  −12    35
24 CPD Temlwyr Bangor                                  34    9   6  19    34   39   −5    33

On top is Clwb Sahaive... who has a comfortable two-game lead. Behind them, though, is the Ytriba Shock, who lost Niskakangasi, but are hanging in there, like the Crusaders in the Premier Division. Rounding out the SBCC/Promotion teams are Votto Toren and Loittra, giving two apiece for the Falconfarian and Falconearan sides. Four Falconearan teams, though, are looking to steal the last two spots, meaning that Votto Toren and Loittra best be careful. At the bottom are Canesbrough, Triora, and CPD Temlwyr Bangor. Since two teams being relegated must be from Falconear, the unlucky victim is Dinas Gorllewin Fakar, who sits in sixteenth place overall, but eleventh place out of all the Falconear teams. This can be considered not fair, but it was how the league was drawn up.

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Other Leagues

Promoted Regional Cup Berth Relegation Spot

Falconfar Champions' League        Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Jurion Champions                 34   17  10   7    77   64  +13    61
 2 New Imperia Warriors             34   17   7  10    59   45  +14    58
 3 Newshanville Pilots              34   16  10   8    46   32  +14    58
 4 Baskardo Storm                   34   16   9   9    48   41   +7    57
 5 Rallion Guards                   34   16   8  10    65   52  +13    56
 6 Locksgren Tappers                34   15   9  10    61   52   +9    54
 7 Jackson Flames                   34   16   6  12    59   55   +4    54
 8 Oprium Executioners              34   15   8  11    56   48   +8    53
 9 West Kassan Lions                34   15   8  11    34   32   +2    53
10 Takken City Bears                34   14   9  11    58   58    0    51
11 Kirlin City Flyers               34   15   6  13    57   59   −2    51
12 Orion City Rollers               34   14   8  12    43   48   −5    50
13 Locido Force                     34   13   8  13    74   78   −4    47
14 Io Tomar Blazers                 34   12  10  12    65   58   +7    46
15 North Irswabi Comets             34   12   8  14    33   35   −2    44
16 Polti City Samurai               34   12   7  15    37   36   +1    43
17 Frauhofen Terror                 34   12   5  17    50   56   −6    41
18 Xerion Knights                   34   10  10  14    70   75   −5    40
19 Gimiki Beach Flying Turtles      34    9  13  12    54   60   −6    40
20 Sandrali Dragoons                34   10   9  15    53   62   −9    39
21 Qillan Pride                     34    8  10  16    53   64  −11    34
22 New Sandoval Marlins             34    9   6  19    28   41  −13    33
23 North Iona Herd                  34    6  12  16    20   33  −13    30
24 Victoria City Lightning          34    6  10  18    64   80  −16    28

Jurion and New Imperia currently hold the two spots that will take the squads up to the Unified Falcon League. Newshanville and Baskardo, along with Rallion, aren't far behind, though.

Falconfar B League                 Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Manecar Hawks                    34   21   5   8    72   57  +15    68
 2 Eturu Eagles                     34   19   9   6    60   35  +25    66
 3 Cassion Zips                     34   18  11   5    55   19  +36    65
 4 Iona City Ants                   34   19   5  10    79   58  +21    62
 5 Kanino Wings                     34   19   5  10    74   60  +14    62
 6 Lokka Jolt                       34   17  10   7    83   59  +24    61
 7 Esul Sonics                      34   18   7   9    62   46  +16    61
 8 Maxville Crew                    34   15  14   5    76   55  +21    59
 9 Otoheinsbruk Sharks              34   17   8   9    63   46  +17    59
10 Comoso Blue Jackets              34   16   9   9    38   28  +10    57
11 Baralona Nationals               34   16   6  12    72   56  +16    54
12 Kassa Neoren Ducks               34   17   2  15    75   54  +21    53
13 Perusisi Brigade                 34   13  13   8    38   27  +11    52
14 Hanszhoven Dolphins              34   13  12   9    70   61   +9    51
15 Larmedo Legion                   34   14   8  12    77   63  +14    50
16 Qarin Te Giants                  34   14   4  16    59   62   −3    46
17 Sandrali FC                      34   11   6  17    30   52  −22    39
18 Iriwati City FC                  34    7  10  17    52   81  −29    31
19 Baralona United                  34    7   7  20    43   80  −37    28
20 Hanszhoven United                34    6   6  22    45   86  −41    24
21 La Pinatra United                34    6   5  23    55   91  −36    23
22 Pyria FC                         34    6   4  24    31   70  −39    22
23 Vititi United                    34    4   8  22    36   62  −26    20
24 Wolfmann City FC                 34    4   8  22    38   75  −37    20

Promoted Regional Cup Berth Relegation Spot

Falconear Cynghrair Eilradd        Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Visiharu                         34   19   8   7    63   35  +28    65
 2 Abergavenny                      34   18  10   6    46   31  +15    64
 3 Tref Bangor                      34   19   4  11    48   33  +15    61
 4 Glynrhedynog Unedig              34   17   6  11    53   52   +1    57
 5 Aersan                           34   13  11  10    56   60   −4    50
 6 Ynyswyr Tronka                   34   14   7  13    53   52   +1    49
 7 De Gelligaer                     34   14   7  13    34   33   +1    49
 8 Heresan Unedig                   34   12  13   9    57   58   −1    49
 9 Aberdàr                          34   13  10  11    35   36   −1    49
10 Bedliong Unedig                  34   13   8  13    54   47   +7    47
11 Llanbradach                      34   13   8  13    74   70   +4    47
12 Otta Renhai                      34   12  10  12    56   52   +4    46
13 Synthhai                         34   13   6  15    39   41   −2    45
14 Dwyrain Norheim                  34   12   9  13    45   54   −9    45
15 CPD Dinas Gweren                 34   13   5  16    21   20   +1    44
16 CPD Gilfach                      34   10  12  12    34   32   +2    42
17 De Irsan                         34   12   6  16    38   43   −5    42
18 Jonheim                          34   11   7  16    62   64   −2    40
19 CPD Mykras Newydd                34    9  12  13    23   28   −5    39
20 CPD Ve Hefasi                    34   11   6  17    20   29   −9    39
21 Galeth Crohoft                   34    9  11  14    39   42   −3    38
22 Xansof Unedig                    34    9  11  14    65   83  −18    38
23 Eryr Ymladd                      34    7  16  11    32   39   −7    37
24 Gogledd Gelligaer                34    8  11  15    43   56  −13    35

Visiharu and Abergavenny look like they will take the Falconearan spots in the Unified Falcon Football League Secondary Division, with Tref Bangor, Semifinalist in the Falconear Cup, looming.

Falconear Cynghrair Rhanbarthol     Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Wahai                             34   20   4  10    47   31  +16    64
 2 Clwb Gorllewin Okshjoven          34   17   9   8    44   23  +21    60
 3 Dwyrain Fakar Unedig              34   16   7  11    34   33   +1    55
 4 Ddisglair                         34   15   9  10    49   33  +16    54
 5 CPD Dinas Bargoed                 34   16   6  12    50   45   +5    54
 6 CPD Dinas Hovsan                  34   16   6  12    66   62   +4    54
 7 Nelleheim Unedig                  34   13  13   8    57   45  +12    52
 8 Unnkgraft                         34   15   6  13    72   73   −1    51
 9 Clwb Wuru                         34   13  11  10    41   39   +2    50
10 Pontlottyn                        34   12  13   9    37   32   +5    49
11 Fanheft                           34   12  12  10    51   49   +2    48
12 Gogledd Valhaiso                  34   13   9  12    56   55   +1    48
13 Narahafsai                        34   12  10  12    37   36   +1    46
14 Kroft Unedig                      34   11  10  13    66   66    0    43
15 Nutyrwak                          34   12   7  15    73   77   −4    43
16 Qaisohauf                         34   11   9  14    44   47   −3    42
17 Qarheni Unedig                    34   11   9  14    44   51   −7    42
18 Gweren                            34   11   8  15    55   57   −2    41
19 Nyoke                             34   12   5  17    46   61  −15    41
20 Dinas Penfro                      34   11   7  16    45   56  −11    40
21 Wereft                            34   12   4  18    31   45  −14    40
22 Svandohal                         34   10   9  15    39   49  −10    39
23 Tynr Unedig                       34    9  11  14    54   58   −4    38
24 CPD Dinas Glynrhedynog            34    9   4  21    42   57  −15    31

Falconear Cynghrair Amaturaidd Gyntaf     Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Dinas Qaraiso                           34   19   5  10    48   41   +7    62
 2 Oyfer                                   34   18   5  11    76   67   +9    59
 3 Dinas Gorllewin Frhosen                 34   18   5  11    52   44   +8    59
 4 Sêr Gwiblog Newydd                      34   15  11   8    54   44  +10    56
 5 CPD Dinas Hwlffordd                     34   14  10  10    70   62   +8    52
 6 Tref Ceohoft                            34   14  10  10    48   46   +2    52
 7 Avelon Unedig                           34   15   6  13    75   69   +6    51
 8 Ryttanham                               34   14   9  11    55   55    0    51
 9 Dinas Xansof                            34   12  14   8    55   44  +11    50
10 Trefyclo Unedig                         34   12  14   8    52   46   +6    50
11 Zarahai                                 34   14   7  13    65   66   −1    49
12 Gweren Unedig                           34   12  12  10    56   56    0    48
13 Hasaika Newydd                          34   12  11  11    52   49   +3    47
14 Mae'r Hawks Coch Erswin                 34   12   9  13    64   69   −5    45
15 Cronfeydd Wrth Gefn Kroft               34   10  13  11    40   39   +1    43
16 Dwyrain Behal                           34   11  10  13    43   44   −1    43
17 Clwb Dinas Lehaft                       34   11   9  14    43   43    0    42
18 Gogledd Irsan                           34   11   6  17    52   53   −1    39
19 Fflamau Tamerra                         34   10   9  15    31   41  −10    39
20 Jaihok                                  34   10   8  16    61   73  −12    38
21 Gorllewin Behal                         34    9   9  16    55   58   −3    36
22 CPD Dinas Hasaika                       34    8  12  14    40   49   −9    36
23 Ukgard Unedig                           34    9   8  17    62   74  −12    35
24 Marchogion Mmyrskanor                   34    7  10  17    61   78  −17    31

Falconear Cynghrair Ail Amaturaidd     Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 CPD Dinas Caedydd                    34   20   9   5    83   57  +26    69
 2 Tynr                                 34   20   5   9    59   45  +14    65
 3 Lukwild                              34   16  11   7    76   64  +12    59
 4 CPD Dinas Mmyrskanor                 34   16  10   8    72   61  +11    58
 5 Dreigiau Aberaeron                   34   16   7  11    59   50   +9    55
 6 CPD Erswin                           34   15   7  12    31   22   +9    52
 7 Bedliong                             34   14   8  12    71   68   +3    50
 8 Tref Aersan                          34   13  10  11    29   22   +7    49
 9 Rhymney                              34   13  10  11    62   60   +2    49
10 Gorllewin Ewlo Unedig                34   13   9  12    52   47   +5    48
11 Abertysswg Unedig                    34   14   6  14    72   68   +4    48
12 Rqilo                                34   13   8  13    62   68   −6    47
13 Zurie                                34   11  13  10    57   52   +5    46
14 Deg Dreigiau Trefyclo                34   11  12  11    35   42   −7    45
15 Tamerra Unedig                       34   12   8  14    31   35   −4    44
16 Clwb Xansof                          34   12   7  15    32   39   −7    43
17 Etraihain                            34   11   7  16    42   52  −10    40
18 Jaihok Unedig                        34   10   9  15    60   58   +2    39
19 De Valhaiso                          34   10   8  16    28   41  −13    38
20 Gogledd Ioke                         34    7  15  12    43   56  −13    36
21 Ymerodraeth                          34    6  17  11    56   57   −1    35
22 Vitrolle                             34    7  14  13    35   47  −12    35
23 Gorllewin Norheim                    34    8   8  18    53   65  −12    32
24 Gogledd Xaxor                        34    6  10  18    46   70  −24    28

Falconear Cynghrair Trydedd Amaturaidd     Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Ddasoi                                   34   25   6   3    65   26  +39    81
 2 Cronfeydd Wrth Gefn Mykras               34   25   4   5    48    9  +39    79
 3 Dinas Gorllewin Rectvis                  34   22   7   5    56   22  +34    73
 4 Mykras                                   34   20   9   5    89   47  +42    69
 5 Kanethil                                 34   21   4   9    81   54  +27    67
 6 Hwlffordd Unedig                         34   20   6   8    57   36  +21    66
 7 Cele Unedig                              34   19   7   8    42   17  +25    64
 8 Gorllewin Penfro                         34   18   7   9    66   44  +22    61
 9 De Xaxor                                 34   19   4  11    49   27  +22    61
10 Irahaf                                   34   18   7   9    52   34  +18    61
11 Geikke                                   34   11   9  14    41   47   −6    42
12 Tisomani                                 34   11   7  16    29   46  −17    40
13 Vanseten Unedig                          34   11   6  17    51   65  −14    39
14 Viccinnissi                              34   10   8  16    49   63  −14    38
15 Oksiden                                  34   11   5  18    41   59  −18    38
16 Pirraea                                  34    9   7  18    22   38  −16    34
17 Answolleg                                34    8   9  17    24   43  −19    33
18 Qurretek                                 34    9   5  20    41   69  −28    32
19 Zzentoko                                 34    8   5  21    32   55  −23    29
20 Myrtekhia                                34    5  14  15    30   54  −24    29
21 CPD Irs-Thoku                            34    9   2  23    19   44  −25    29
22 Metrakhan                                34    6  11  17    66   95  −29    29
23 Cuni-Zan                                 34    7   6  21    27   50  −23    27
24 Wyrr-Reni Unedig                         34    5   7  22    29   62  −33    22

[Polar Islandstates]

According to the posts linked below, please find details of the Polarian qualifiers for this season's international competitions:
Season XIII: Preview - Part 1 - Part 2 - Part 3

INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIONS
CC: East Franz Athletic, SK Franz Josef City, FC Axel Heiburg
Globe Cup: Northbrook Diamonds FK, FC Cape St Paul, Jan Mayen Islanders
SBCC: Klub Atletisk Spitsbergen, Koppen Rig Force, AC Aleutia Volcanoes, North Star Grímsey
Cygnus Cup: Resolute Storm 1913 FC

RUSHMORI COMPETITIONS
Copa de Campeones: East Franz Athletic, SK Franz Josef City
Copa de los Principes: FC Axel Heiburg, Northbrook Diamonds FK

[Camwood]

Preview
Review

INTERNATIONAL ENTRANTS
Champions Cup: Inter Compolis
Globe Cup: New Athens United, Sporting White Rock, Yellow Beach Universe
Series B Champions Cup: Montrique AC, Delacuse United, Artiville United, Joesphine AFC

Copa de Campeones: Inter Compolis, New Athens United
Copa de los Principes: Sporting White Rock, Yellow Beach Universe

[Astograth]

The Astograthian Football League: Season 648 Preview
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Transfers

- Ikatz Ansotegi from Ituraitz FC to CR Submiria (Cafundéu)
- Andrey Antić (Saugeais) from Bugny FC (SAU) to Astograth University
- Yokin Arizmande from Niccostrato (Erathore) to Urbizania Wanderers
- Danek Badjkev (Mytannion), last at Urbizania Wanderers, retired from football
- Edwardo Baez (Falconwhereveryouare) from Nestingham FC (FWY) to Urbizania Wanderers
- Munio Baranzano (Iturributa), last at Lermendia FC, retired from football
- Ayoro Barinaga from Arsar (Erathore) to Athletic Club Rumiatzi
- Brandon Bishop (Camwood) signed as a free agent by Royal Rumiatzi
- Victor Brexio (Erathore) from Sporting Iturributa (Iturributa) to South Factory
- Cuco (Vielha) from Montse (Vielha) to Ituraitz FC
- Sammi Eisner (Polar Islandstates), last at Ituraitz Victory, retired from football
- Mikelatz Elizalde from Bugny FC (Saugeais) to Echegoyan FC
- Ellis Elmsvikur (Polar Islandstates) from Iturributa United (Iturributa) to Royal Rumiatzi
- Hannibal (Antoletia) signed as a free agent by South Factory
- Vladimir Konovalov (Polar Islandstates) from Royal Rumiatzi to Ituraitz Victory, on loan
- Urgutz Martinena from Juvillian Martinax (Erathore) to Urbizania Wanderers
- Oxel Nuin from Royal Rumiatzi to Vanler Dynamo (Camwood)
- Gu∂mundur Olsson (Cotdelapoms) signed as a free agent by Urbizania Wanderers
- Tilford Quirin (Civil Citizenry) from South Factory to Astograth University
- Alphonse Richelieu (Saugeais) signed as a free agent by Oyardo FC
- Baudouin Richelieu (Saugeais) signed as a free agent by South Factory
- Soter Sarlange from CR Submiria (Cafundéu) to Ituraitz FC
- Aurelio Seriesta (Pacitalia) from Royal Vosaroni Antenelli (Erathore) to Echegoyan FC
- Ekhi Subies from Niccostrato (Erathore) to Royal Association

A very active transfer window saw the largest influx of foreigners in quite a while, and from the most varied places too. Gu∂mundur Olsson becomes the third Cotdelapomais to compete in Astograth after Bernard Ouellette and the venerable Louis-Yves Lafayette, and joining him at the heavily-reinforced Urbizania Wanderers will be Falconian Edwardo Baez and Astograthian national team players Urgutz Martinena and Yokin Arizmande, migrating from the defunct Erathi Seria-A. Ekhi Subies and Ayoro Barinaga also make their return; Pacitalian defender Aurelio Seriesta, from the renowned Royal Vosaroni Antenelli, is Echegoyan FC's star signing this season.

Saugeais was another nation heavily involved this time around: Mikelatz Elizalde returns to keep goal for Echegoyan FC after many successful seasons at Bugny FC, his former teammate Andrey Antić joining the revamped Astograth University, who also obtained the services of Citiz star Tilford Quirin. Meanwhile, the 17 year-old Richelieu twins have been signed by Oyardo FC and South Factory in a cunning attempt to secure promising foreign talent; Royal Rumiatzi's signing of young Camwood striker Brandon Bishop runs along much the same lines, as does South Factory's other interesting acquisition, the Antoletian Hannibal. Cuco, from the largely unknown nation of Vielha, made headlines with his transfer to defending champions Ituraitz FC, but the real buzz was elsewhere.

Astograth national team all-time top scorer Soter Sarlange, after many seasons in Cafundéu with CR Submiria, returns to Ituraitz FC as a living legend, where he may pair up again with former Olibondeka captain Dei Ormache. That's only half of the story, though, as the club's other large forward Ikatz Ansotegi has been traded to Submiria and is set to shake things up in the Primeirona. Royal Rumiatzi, for their part, couldn't stand aside and let the tabloids linger in Ituraitz; they had to go and pay an obscene amount of money for Ellis Elmsvikur's buyout clause at old rivals Iturributa United. The Polarian now arrives as a traitor to the Iturributan people, as the best paid footballer in the First Division's history and as the man charged with taking Royal Rumiatzi to the league title Timo Skye just couldn't win.

First Division


Ituraitz FC
Hometown: Ituraitz
Ground: Ituraitz Sporting Ground (63,000)
Colours: All red kit
Honours: 4 Leagues (636, 641, 642, 647); 4 Royal Cups (637, 640, 641, 646); 1 Ides of March Cup (641)
Manager: Domeka Iriarte
Lineup: Astigar Barrueta (C); Bardol Oiskonta, Edorta Garro, Pirdassia Bawuah, Dima Petersen; Cuco, Lester Sutton, Ikatz Alberro, Tartalo Achaga; Tomas Aer, Soter Sarlange
Shirt Sponsor: ChocoMilk (Citiz dairy products)
Season 647: Champions
Notes: They're ready, they're expectant, they're roaring at the starting line, but given how close their title win was last season and how ridiculously the other candidates have prepared themselves, they could find themselves out of the race if they don't hit the ground running. The talent is there, the winning experience is there, the goals – what with Tomas Aer, Soter Sarlange and Dei Ormache in the squad – are there, but is the grit? The deep desire to excel, beaten into them? We'll just have to see.



Echegoyan FC
Hometown: Echegoyan
Ground: Ximun Orieta Sporting Ground (34,000)
Colours: White and green striped shirt, green shorts and socks
Honours: 1 League (644), 1 Royal Cup (645)
Manager: Garoa Larzondo
Lineup: Mikelatz Elizalde; Soter Borunda, Aurelio Seriesta, Abdoulaye Bocandé, Eneto Zarandona; Ilixo Akutain, Iosif Tarapkin (C), Iban Bachiondo, Manex Urrutia; Salum Merec, Kauldi Isasmendi
Season 647: 2nd
Notes: Manager Gunutz Yaregi is off to manage Olibondeka, so Echegoyan have hired former Royal Rumiatzi goalkeeper and manager Garoa Larzondo, he who had so much trouble with the impertinent Timo Skye. He's a solid choice, but this team has been built from the ground up by Yaregi and it'll be interesting to see how they hold up without him, especially with Larzondo's bold decision to strip the irascible Bachiondo of the armband and hand it to Chetkoski star Iosif Tsarapkin, so vital in their lone league title win some years back. On paper at least, the team is looking better than ever, with keeper Echepare Larrea replaced by the tried and true Mikelatz Elizalde and Aurelio Seriesta bringing all the Pacitalian tradition to an already strong defensive line.



Astograth University
Hometown: Rumiatzi
Ground: Arritzola (36,350)
Colours: White and light blue halved shirt, light blue shorts and white socks
Honours: None
Manager: Xuban Barrutia
Lineup: Churio Muniya; Burni Beyaitz, Haitz Maistegi, Leheren Ubago, Efraín Vizcaíno; Andrey Antić, Urdaspal Treto (C), Lekubegi Guerrikaechebarria, Leizarraga Lukuix; Loren Dornaletze, Tilford Quirin
Season 647: 3rd
Notes: The dump that was once Arritzola has been expanded into a megaplex that now seats over thrice as many people, which illustrates just how dizzying the rise of Astograth University, guided by Xuban Barrutia, has been over the past few years. The club, run by the actual state university, was once one of the poorest and weakest in the league; now they're popular, well-funded and playing great football. They haven't let up with the transfers either, now taking on Royal Arexa starlet Maistegi, Citiz goalscorer Quirin, naturalised Tamarindian full-back Vizcaíno, Saugeain holding midfielder Antić and Iturributan national team starter Lukuix. Mix them with veteran keeper Muniya, captain Treto, goal machine Dornaletze and the talented Guerrikaechebarria and you've got a recipe for a serious title challenge.



Royal Rumiatzi
[b]Hometown: Rumiatzi
Ground: Knights' Stadium (70,000)
Colours: White shirt, dark blue shorts and socks
Honours: 4 Leagues (634, 635, 637, 643); 2 Royal Cups (634, 644)
Manager: Norman Kerrick
Lineup: Cheru Larretape (C); Urtzi Galard, Vladimir Beschastyn, Dion Jantot, Váradi Szemere; Kauldi Ayatsbehers, Galeano, Bartosz Slusarski, Anixi Eturaspe; Ellis Elsmvikur, Harold Nehafsaim
Shirt Sponsor: Torstebank (Blockhead bank)
Season 647: 4th
Notes: Royal Rumiatzi finishing fourth shouldn't be the norm, but somehow it is. Even after buying Timo Skye. Even after Iturributa United and Sporting Iturributa left the league. Still, they stupidly dropped points in the penultimate matchday that would've been worth a title they haven't won in far too long. To that end, Citiz manager Kerrick has signed nimble midfielder Galeano, changed the formation, benchedCafundelense Wilson Prieto and convinced the board to spend the largest transfer fee the First Division has ever seen, along with the largest salary, to bring Ellis Elmsvikur as their star striker. The Polarian, once reviled in the capital, is now their new-found hero, and his partnership with the mobile Falconfarian Harold Nehafsaim should produce very interesting results.



Urbizania Wanderers
Hometown: Urbizania
Ground: Cherketzo Arena (30,500)
Colours: All dark green kit
Honours: 1 Royal Cup (643)
Manager: Edorta Urrustoy
Lineup: Urgutz Martinena; Odon Karrikart, Giro Ekenarro, Yokin Arizmande, Hitzeder Kareaga; Wolfgang Sandberg, Edwardo Baez, Fantasia Cecil-Marie, Yaizki Alaberri (C); Eguzki Berriex, Fabián Taggliafico
Shirt Sponsor: Farautoo (Polarian vehicle manufacture)
Season 647: 5th
Notes: Former Olibondeka midfielder Edorta Urrustoy has a good eye for transfers, and after guiding his boyhood club Wanderers to a good fifth place and a Globe Cup run that was cut cruelly short by the Erathi Vincanto, he has once again resumed his strategy of bargain buys. Arizmande and Martinena are two excellent players and were obtained on free transfers after the dissolution of the Seria-A; Wanderes didn't pay a penny either for utility player Gu∂mundur Olsson. Some money was thrown around to get Falconian Edwardo Baez, Royal Arexa's exciting forward Eguzki Berriex and Ximun Orieta's Mendiko Dicharry, but overall Urrustoy has built a low-maintenance team with plenty of foreign talent, that can perform up there with the best of them.



South Factory
Hometown: Rumiatzi
Ground: The Foundry (37,710)
Colours: All yellow kit
Honours: None
Manager: Andoitz Arriaga
Lineup: Jaap Zuiverloon; Gorri Mendizko (C), Maurin Doynehard, Baleren Aresti, Iban Zarazua; Eyande Arroita, Sein Zamarripa, Lore Echebarne, Yon Gayastegi; Baudouin Richelieu, Victor Brexio
Shirt Sponsor: Poplaberg (Polarian housing)
Season 647: 6th
Notes: South Factory may have lost their best player in Tilford Quirin, but the men of the Foundry are rubbing their hands with glee after replacing him with none other than Erathi Victor Brexio, who twice led Sporting Iturributa to First Division titles. They've also got teenager Baudouin Richelieu from Saugeais, with manager Arriaga trusting him enough to thrust him right into the fray; he has slightly less faith in the also-17-year-old Antoletian midfielder Hannibal, but all in due time. The three Zs of Zuiverloon, Zarazua and Zamarripa, together with Gayastegi, will be looking to repeat and improve upon the performance that took them to sixth last season.



Gesterlake FC
Hometown: Gesterlake
Ground: Castle Hill (38,630)
Colours: Yellow shirt, dark blue shorts, yellow socks
Honours: None
Manager: Chachu Larreburo
Lineup: Anixi Osma; Hitz Oniederra, Artzeiz Barbarea, Larendi Berruet, Izotz Ugaldea; Erroman Mamblona (C), Edorta Irazogi, Tipi Lafarga, Dabi Linzuain; Ibon Urdanibia, Formerio Gorospe
Season 647: 7th
Notes: Gesterlake FC, underdogs of the year! On the back of an enormously talented defense, the men from the Araxes river flew high enough to burn their wings, but the fall to seventh still left them very happy with their work. They've still got Anixi Osma, voted last season's best keeper in the league, and the lack of goals up front should be corrected with the signing of Oyardo's Formerio Gorospe, even if they've lost the rather injury-prone Iratze Errekaborde to Sporting Iturributa.



Oyardo FC
Hometown: Oyardo
Ground: Sahatsakbasoa (14,100)
Colours: White and red striped kit, black shorts and socks
Honours: None
Manager: Ichaso Chapitel
Lineup: Marchel Lazkano; Soter Yeras, Adame Ordozkoiti, Marz Keheiye, Oihan Elizabaraz; Ion Arreta, Oinatz Bustinse, Atze Aliza, Peli Alzu; Egoitz Pocholo, Alphonse Richelieu
Season 647: 8th
Notes: Another team that does much better than expected, Oyardo climbed straight from the second tier to a remarkable second-place finish, another testament to the skill of Ichaso Chapitel. This seaons they look well on their way to the same; though they may not have their talismanic striker Formerio Gorospe anymore, they've got Alphonse Richelieu from Saugeais and none other than Ion Arreta, Royal Rumiatzi's former central midfielder. These two men, the former with vast potential and the latter with vast experience, could be just what Oyardo need at this point in time.



Blue Mountain Range
Hometown: Echegoyan
Ground: Ximun Orieta Sporting Ground (34,000)
Colours: All light blue kit
Honours: None
Manager: Bizi Boutayre
Lineup: Argider Gorriaran; Soin Boneta, Bikendi Medrano, Mogel Anies, Tipi Arregi; Aintza Goyenola (C); Berasko Esparkia, Ruisko Zaldinbar, Aberri Elizalde, Marcel Sanderskye; Tibalt Kereyasu
Shirt Sponsor: Notzi Zombees (Taeshani energy drinks)
Season 647: 9th
Notes: Things aren't looking too good for Blue Mountain Range, though they always find a way to stay strong. Bardol Oiskonta has left for Ituraitz FC and the incoming transfers have received a tepid response from the fans. What they've already got might well be enough, especially given Boutayre's knack for instilling defensive discipline in his teams, what with Arregi and Esparkia keeping things tight and the Sanderskye – Kereyasu connection hopefully getting things going at the other end.



Ituraitz Victory
Hometown: Ituraitz
Ground: Ituraitz Sporting Ground (63,000)
Colours: All blue kit
Honours: 1 Royal Cup (639)
Manager: Iaki Urrutia
Lineup: Aurken Krestia (C); Dunixi Dibar, Uzuri Euleche, Gauargi Yurrieta, Raitin Eneriz; Bikendi Irungarai, Ametz Sarria, Uhaitz Bidart, Vladimir Konovalov, Lope Guesamburu; Sendoa Irigiben
Season 647: 10th
Notes: Victory have been through tight spots recently, and the retirement of their Polarian forward Sammi Eisner doesn't make it any easier. On paper, the players they've got are enough to do much better, what with Aurken Krestia and Ametz Sarria trajectory, Raitin Eneriz's call-up to Olibondeka and Lope Guesamburu's fine playmaking skills. The Army Club's Sendoa Irigiben perhaps isn't the best forward to have up there on his own, but Guesamburu and the Polarian Vladimir Konovalov, loaned from Royal Rumiatzi, could make the difference there.



Royal Arexa
Hometown: Arexa
Ground: Goyaingerua Stadium (21,810)
Colours: All white kit
Honours: 1 Royal Cup (647)
Manager: Altzibar Echenarro
Lineup: Polentzi Gayategi; Alaon Osinalde, Luk Agirrebalzategi, Ekhe Urioste, Piarres Otadui; Remir Elgezabal, Beremando Eskibel, Marchelin Zorregieta, Ambe Anchustegi; Yelchu Urdangarin (C), Loramendi Arregi
Season 647: 11th
Notes: Royal Arexa pulled off one upset after another last season. They were tipped for relegation and finished a lofty eleventh, before going all the way in the Royal Cup against none other than Urbizania Wanderers. Then, what nobody expected, was their run to the semfinals of the Cygnus Cup, eliminating the likes of Royal Khaldoon and Yuba United (!) before being knocked out by beaten finalists AS Bezieres. The atmosphere in Arexa is electric, though the team's reality is less than promising after having lost a number of key players. Ekhe Urioste from Iturributa United could keep things ordered at the back, but Loramendi Arregi doesn't seem an adequate replacement for Eguzki Berriex; Echenarro and the board haven't overexerted themselves in obtaining a top-level squad, that's for sure.



Ximun Orieta FC
Hometown: Ituraitz
Ground: The Deathbowl (26,460)
Colours: Purple shirt, black shorts and socks
Honours: None
Manager: Atzeden Lusa
Lineup: Arixo Haristoy; Ximun Yaka, Sustrai Zuaste, Yuli Soroko, Dutari Gaitzka; Berruete Echahun, Arkoitz Rikabarren, Arabante Zarandona (C), Inko Zarrabeitia; Otsando Irubieta, Elazar Arrizabalaga
Season 647: 12th
Notes: The Deathbowl may sound intimidating – and visiting it has indeed been a daunting prospect in seasons past – but it seems that this year it'll be all too easy to pick up the three points. A squad largely inexperienced with top-flight football, the loss of forward Mendiko Dicharry and a falling out between Lusa and the board could well mean relegation for XOFC.



The Army Club
Hometown: Rumiatzi
Ground: 18th March Stadium (21,000)
Colours: Dark red shirt, blue shorts and dark red socks
Honours: None
Manager: Arnaitz Basagoitia
Lineup: Balesio Lanziego (C); Urki Yarza, Petri Urdanibia, Kaxen Ondoro, Aitzol Narbon; Eusko Lachondo, Eriz Larannaga, Oroitz Delsupexhe; Anchoka Bastegieta, Eneko Madariaga, Yokin Achabal
Season 647: 13th
Notes: The Army Club remaining in the top tier was largely down to the actions of one man – Tamarindia-born Galeano – and now that he's off to Royal Rumiatzi the situation is looking grim. Their hopes therefore fall on Eusko Lachondo, Urbizania Wanderers' former strong man, but if he fails then the whole team likely will.


Royal Association
Hometown: Iturributa
Ground: Unity Stadium (33,500)
Colours: Black and white striped shirt, black shorts and socks
Honours: None
Manager: Egoi Barrenechea
Lineup: Yoritz Suastegi; Aitor Gurucharri, Aletsander Burkua, Endira Elichagaray, Tartalo Oyaneder; Otsoa Ibarlukia, Mayorga Aldundaga, Aurre Areche, Ekhi Subies; Artizar Oidor, Donotzia Mendaza (C)
Season 647: 1st in Second Division
Notes: Royal Association were one of the founding members of the Astograthian First Division, and by far the most unlucky since then. A long-time yo-yo club, they were once again in the second tier when Iturributa gained independence and they were given the option of splitting off along with the rest of the Premier Division. But of course, the Royal in their name isn't for nothing, and unlike Royal Garitzeta they stayed true to their origin and became the first club in the First Division to have its home ground in foreign territory – along with the three teams from Princess Béatrice Isle in the lower tiers of the Football League. They don't recognise Iturributa as independent of course, which makes for some humorous conflicts of authority, but the fans and the Crown wouldn't have it any other way.



Miners FC
Hometown: Echegoyan
Ground: The Lieutenant (14,700)
Colours: Red shirt with black stripe, black shorts, red socks
Honours: None
Manager: Machin Mimetz
Lineup: Iyart Eskide; Koldo Berrataran, Iturri Samalbide, Marchot Gayarre, Ixidor Totorikaguena; Lauaxeta Urgangarin (C), Hibai Otal, Ostots Etchehoun, Arnalt Eskoz; Kimetz Iramay, Endura Bezaken
Season 647: 2nd in Second Division
Notes: They said there couldn't be three teams from Echegoyan in the top-flight. They said the Miners were doomed to the lower leagues. They said a whole lot of things, but in the end Machin Mimetz's men proved them all wrong as they not only gained promotion but also blazed their way to the semifinals of the SBCC, even eliminating Royal Association in the process, before falling to eventual winners San Pablo of Aguazul. They may not have great names in their squad, but the Miners are here to stay.



Athletic Club Rumiatzi
Hometown: Rumiatzi
Ground: Gotorlekua (42,000)
Colours: Red shirt with white cross, white shorts and socks
Honours: None
Manager: Alar Martikorena
Lineup: Echepare Larrea; Cherran Ukio, Irachio Chasko, Ixona Unamunzaga (C), Kelmen Dazarola; Ayert Bidorreta, Ayoro Barinaga, Pagomari Zamarriyo, Erramun Guza; Indartsu Errendasoro, Lartaun Echaspe
Season 647: 3rd in Second Division
Notes: Athletic Club Rumiatzi are another disgraced team – and possibly a sleeping giant. With an enormous fanbase among the working class of the capital, Athletic boast a very young squad bolstered with some great quality at the back in the form of former Echegoyan FC men Echepare Larrea and Irachio Chasko, along with captain Unamunzaga. Up front, Lartaun Echaspe from Astograth University is sure to cause some trouble, with the venerable forward Sein Lorda not too far if needed.

[Unified Falcon]

Unified Falcon Football League Season 1 Final Quarter

Sponsored By

Unified Falcon Writer: Brian Pollack
Falconfar Writer: Ian Desmond
Falconear Writer: Pierre DePont

Will Iona Spaceport end up the winner of the first unified league? Let's look at the final twelve matches of the season.

Premier Division

Matchday 35
Lleng Machnylleth 4–2 Manvero Heroes
Mara Kora Bulldogs 0–3 Iona Spaceport Defenders
Rhymney Unedig 1–0 Pyria Thunder
Mmyrskanor Unedig 0–1 Iriwati Panthers
CPD Dinas Larai 1–3 CPD Dinas Parheft
Janesville Kings 2–3 Vititi Paladins
Kings Castell-Nedd 4–2 La Pinatra Crusaders
Dinas Jukain Unedig 1–0 Loreza Racers
Parahai 1–2 Iona Junction Spiders
Pikana Pirates 3–2 De Ioke
Rhyfelwr Baraft 0–2 New Irswabi Red
Gilfach 1–0 Ewyyinna

The final quarter starts off just like the third one did; with Iona Spaceport winning and Pyria losing. With La Pinatra falling as well, Iona Spaceport's lead is up to five points. At the tail end, New Irswabi and Iona Junction both win, looking to survive to fight another season. Vititi is getting used to one-goal wins powered by their offense, which is having Niskakangasi fit in very well with Toval and Yemar. Iriwati wins as well, as five of the top six teams are indeed from Falconfar.

Falconfar Cup Semifinals First Leg
14 Vincevol Stars 0–3 1 Iona Spaceport Defenders
7 Vititi Paladins 2–1 5 Iona Junction Spiders

Another masterful performance by Didier as Garland-Hart and company take a huge lead over Vincevol. Vititi, however, is trying all it can to crash the all-Iona party, as goals by Toval and Yemar gave them a one-goal lead on the Spiders. Will it be an all-Iona final?

Matchday 36
Manvero Heroes 4–3 Gilfach
Ewyyinna 4–3 Rhyfelwr Baraft
New Irswabi Red 1–0 Pikana Pirates
De Ioke 1–2 Parahai
Iona Junction Spiders 5–4 Dinas Jukain Unedig
Loreza Racers 3–1 Kings Castell-Nedd
La Pinatra Crusaders 0–0 Janesville Kings
Vititi Paladins 0–0 CPD Dinas Larai
CPD Dinas Parheft 2–2 Mmyrskanor Unedig
Iriwati Panthers 0–3 Rhymney Unedig
Pyria Thunder 2–2 Mara Kora Bulldogs
Iona Spaceport Defenders 1–0 Lleng Machnylleth

Since Didier joined the Defenders, he's given up five goals in thirteen games, which is quite amazing. He had another great performance against Lleng Machnylleth. Rhymney dominated Iriwati to stay in second, while Pyria tied against Mara Kora. Iona Junction, on the other hand, had to get all it could out of Rayon and Un'jeru'betcii to edge Dinas Jukain Unedig. Ten matches remain with Iona Spaceport having a two-game lead. Can the Defenders hang on?

Falconear Cup Semifinals First Leg
41 CPD Ve Hefasi 0–2 11 Ewyyinna
31 Tref Bangor 2–1 17 Croes Cydweli

Tref Bangor's march to an automatic Unified Falcon Cup berth continues with a 2-1 win against Croes Cydweli. Ewyyinna has CPD Ve Hefasi on the ropes.

Matchday 37
Iona Spaceport Defenders 3–2 Manvero Heroes
Lleng Machnylleth 1–1 Pyria Thunder
Mara Kora Bulldogs 3–3 Iriwati Panthers
Rhymney Unedig 0–0 CPD Dinas Parheft
Mmyrskanor Unedig 1–4 Vititi Paladins
CPD Dinas Larai 1–0 La Pinatra Crusaders
Janesville Kings 0–1 Loreza Racers
Kings Castell-Nedd 5–2 Iona Junction Spiders
Dinas Jukain Unedig 4–0 De Ioke
Parahai 1–3 New Irswabi Red
Pikana Pirates 0–0 Ewyyinna
Rhyfelwr Baraft 1–5 Gilfach

Didier had an off day, but Irwin picked it up with enough goals to handle the Heroes, who have fallen all the way to seventeenth place. All those high-profile foreign players may play somewhere next season. Iona Junction got creamed by the Kings of Castell-Nedd, as they are still in danger of relegation. New Irswabi has climbed all the way to thirteenth, new life for a club that seemed destined for relegation not that far ago. Vititi managed four goals once again, as the offensive powerhouse struck.

Matchday 38
Manvero Heroes 5–2 Rhyfelwr Baraft
Gilfach 2–1 Pikana Pirates
Ewyyinna 2–2 Parahai
New Irswabi Red 1–0 Dinas Jukain Unedig
De Ioke 2–2 Kings Castell-Nedd
Iona Junction Spiders 5–4 Janesville Kings
Loreza Racers 0–2 CPD Dinas Larai
La Pinatra Crusaders 3–1 Mmyrskanor Unedig
Vititi Paladins 1–3 Rhymney Unedig
CPD Dinas Parheft 3–0 Mara Kora Bulldogs
Iriwati Panthers 1–3 Lleng Machnylleth
Pyria Thunder 0–1 Iona Spaceport Defenders

Jacques Didier held up to Pyria for ninety minutes, and an Irwin Garland-Hart goal in injury time was all that it took for the Defenders to put them away. Rhymney Unedig dominated Vititi as the Paladins weren't able to score enough goals this time around. Iona Junction scored five again... And barely won. How often can they keep this up?

Matchday 39
Pyria Thunder 2–1 Manvero Heroes
Iona Spaceport Defenders 0–1 Iriwati Panthers
Lleng Machnylleth 2–0 CPD Dinas Parheft
Mara Kora Bulldogs 3–3 Vititi Paladins
Rhymney Unedig 2–2 La Pinatra Crusaders
Mmyrskanor Unedig 2–3 Loreza Racers
CPD Dinas Larai 1–0 Iona Junction Spiders
Janesville Kings 0–0 De Ioke
Kings Castell-Nedd 3–0 New Irswabi Red
Dinas Jukain Unedig 0–1 Ewyyinna
Parahai 1–2 Gilfach
Pikana Pirates 1–2 Rhyfelwr Baraft

Pyria keeps the last Globe Cup berth for now with a five-point lead over Vititi, who only managed a draw against Mara Kora. Iriwati actually defeated the Defenders with a Myiavic goal in the second half. New Irswabi in twelfth place has to be one of the biggest turnarounds in a season ever.

Matchday 40
Manvero Heroes 1–0 Pikana Pirates
Rhyfelwr Baraft 2–6 Parahai
Gilfach 1–0 Dinas Jukain Unedig
Ewyyinna 5–4 Kings Castell-Nedd
New Irswabi Red 4–1 Janesville Kings
De Ioke 1–0 CPD Dinas Larai
Iona Junction Spiders 1–0 Mmyrskanor Unedig
Loreza Racers 1–1 Rhymney Unedig
La Pinatra Crusaders 2–1 Mara Kora Bulldogs
Vititi Paladins 4–4 Lleng Machnylleth
CPD Dinas Parheft 1–0 Iona Spaceport Defenders
Iriwati Panthers 0–0 Pyria Thunder

CPD Dinas Parheft kept a prayer of qualifying for a Globe Cup berth alive by defeating Iona Spaceport, which has lost two games in a row for a while. Parahai exploded for six goals against the Baraft Warrior, while Manvero had Elliot score the game-winner. Six games to go and the Defenders have a two-game lead, with La Pinatra somehow still hanging around. Perhaps we had put too much of Didier's success on Didier himself and not enough on his teammates...

Falconfar Cup Semifinals Second Leg
1 Iona Spaceport Defenders 7–1 14 Vincevol Stars, 1 Iona Spaceport Defenders win 10-1
5 Iona Junction Spiders 3–5 7 Vititi Paladins, 7 Vititi Paladins win 4-7

Iona Spaceport scored seven goals against Vincevol. Garland-Hart scored four, Bennet three. The Defenders seem to be back in form and hungry. Vititi, though, crashed the thoughts of an all-Iona final by out-scoring the Spiders. Iona Spaceport vs. Vititi it will be in the Queen's Dome for the final.

Matchday 41
Iriwati Panthers 5–4 Manvero Heroes
Pyria Thunder 3–0 CPD Dinas Parheft
Iona Spaceport Defenders 1–3 Vititi Paladins
Lleng Machnylleth 2–1 La Pinatra Crusaders
Mara Kora Bulldogs 0–0 Loreza Racers
Rhymney Unedig 0–0 Iona Junction Spiders
Mmyrskanor Unedig 2–1 De Ioke
CPD Dinas Larai 0–2 New Irswabi Red
Janesville Kings 2–1 Ewyyinna
Kings Castell-Nedd 5–3 Gilfach
Dinas Jukain Unedig 0–0 Rhyfelwr Baraft
Parahai 0–1 Pikana Pirates

Iriwati outscored Manvero, and Vititi defeated the Defenders. Fifth and sixth place they lie, showing the Falconfar dominance. Pyria did defeat CPD Dinas Parheft 3-0, but La Pinatra lost. New Irswabi? Moved all the way from twenty-fourth to tenth place. Crazy... Crazy!

Falconear Cup Semifinals Second Leg
11 Ewyyinna 0–1 41 CPD Ve Hefasi, 11 Ewyyinna win 2-1
17 Croes Cydweli 1–1 31 Tref Bangor, 31 Tref Bangor win 2-3

Tref Bangor will march to the National Dome against Ewyyinna for the hope of securing an automatic berth in the Unified Falcon Cup.

Matchday 42
Manvero Heroes 1–0 Parahai
Pikana Pirates 0–2 Dinas Jukain Unedig
Rhyfelwr Baraft 4–4 Kings Castell-Nedd
Gilfach 3–1 Janesville Kings
Ewyyinna 3–1 CPD Dinas Larai
New Irswabi Red 5–2 Mmyrskanor Unedig
De Ioke 0–1 Rhymney Unedig
Iona Junction Spiders 2–0 Mara Kora Bulldogs
Loreza Racers 3–1 Lleng Machnylleth
La Pinatra Crusaders 0–0 Iona Spaceport Defenders
Vititi Paladins 2–2 Pyria Thunder
CPD Dinas Parheft 0–2 Iriwati Panthers

Can anyone tell that New Irswabi was last at the halfway point of this season? Not by the way they're playing now! A five-two win over Mmyrskanor Unedig puts the Red into eighth place, something they would've never even dreamed of. Iona Spaceport drew against La Pinatra as Didier's former team and current team couldn't score against each other at all.

Matchday 43
CPD Dinas Parheft 0–4 Manvero Heroes
Iriwati Panthers 4–5 Vititi Paladins
Pyria Thunder 1–1 La Pinatra Crusaders
Iona Spaceport Defenders 1–0 Loreza Racers
Lleng Machnylleth 0–1 Iona Junction Spiders
Mara Kora Bulldogs 3–3 De Ioke
Rhymney Unedig 0–2 New Irswabi Red
Mmyrskanor Unedig 4–1 Ewyyinna
CPD Dinas Larai 3–2 Gilfach
Janesville Kings 5–3 Rhyfelwr Baraft
Kings Castell-Nedd 3–2 Pikana Pirates
Dinas Jukain Unedig 2–1 Parahai

Manvero put a lid on CPD Dinas Parheft's season with a four-zero drubbing that left the Parheft fans wondering what had become of their season. Vititi and Iriwati had a nine-goal shootout of a match that was only decided when Niskakangasi put in the last goal with one minute left to go in the game in order to give the Paladins the win instead of the tie. New Irswabi defeated the second place team in the league, leaving Pyria and La Pinatra a chance to actually dethrone Rhymney Unedig for second place.

Matchday 44
Manvero Heroes 3–5 Dinas Jukain Unedig
Parahai 0–1 Kings Castell-Nedd
Pikana Pirates 5–1 Janesville Kings
Rhyfelwr Baraft 1–0 CPD Dinas Larai
Gilfach 4–5 Mmyrskanor Unedig
Ewyyinna 2–2 Rhymney Unedig
New Irswabi Red 2–1 Mara Kora Bulldogs
De Ioke 3–2 Lleng Machnylleth
Iona Junction Spiders 0–2 Iona Spaceport Defenders
Loreza Racers 0–0 Pyria Thunder
La Pinatra Crusaders 3–1 Iriwati Panthers
Vititi Paladins 3–5 CPD Dinas Parheft

Iona Spaceport claims their second title in a row with a deciding win over their rivals, Iona Junction. With an eight-point lead and two games left, they've secured their second straight Champions' Cup berth. La Pinatra put three past Iriwati, and coupled with Rhymney's draw, it was good enough for second place, with two games to go.

Matchday 45
Vititi Paladins 2–2 Manvero Heroes
CPD Dinas Parheft 1–2 La Pinatra Crusaders
Iriwati Panthers 2–1 Loreza Racers
Pyria Thunder 5–1 Iona Junction Spiders
Iona Spaceport Defenders 2–0 De Ioke
Lleng Machnylleth 2–2 New Irswabi Red
Mara Kora Bulldogs 2–1 Ewyyinna
Rhymney Unedig 2–3 Gilfach
Mmyrskanor Unedig 3–0 Rhyfelwr Baraft
CPD Dinas Larai 0–2 Pikana Pirates
Janesville Kings 3–3 Parahai
Kings Castell-Nedd 1–2 Dinas Jukain Unedig

One game left, and six of the top seven are from Falconfar. New Irswabi has climbed to fifth place, but there aren't enough chances left for the Red to go for a Globe Cup berth. They'll just have to be content about making it up so far from last place.

Matchday 46
Manvero Heroes 4–2 Kings Castell-Nedd
Dinas Jukain Unedig 0–2 Janesville Kings
Parahai 1–3 CPD Dinas Larai
Pikana Pirates 1–3 Mmyrskanor Unedig
Rhyfelwr Baraft 2–0 Rhymney Unedig
Gilfach 2–2 Mara Kora Bulldogs
Ewyyinna 2–2 Lleng Machnylleth
New Irswabi Red 0–1 Iona Spaceport Defenders
De Ioke 2–0 Pyria Thunder
Iona Junction Spiders 4–1 Iriwati Panthers
Loreza Racers 1–0 CPD Dinas Parheft
La Pinatra Crusaders 3–2 Vititi Paladins

Another season over, and it is Iona Spaceport on top, with LPC somehow managing second place. Falconfar showed dominance with having six of the top seven teams, and CPD Dinas Parheft ended the season with another loss. What a bummer for them.

Champions' Cup Berth Globe Cup Berth Copa de Campeones Berth Copa de los Principes Berth Relegation Spot

Unified Falcon Football League Premier Division     Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Iona Spaceport Defenders                          46   26  11   9    80   53  +27    89
 2 La Pinatra Crusaders                              46   24   9  13    62   50  +12    81
 3 Pyria Thunder                                     46   20  15  11    55   41  +14    75
 4 Rhymney Unedig                                    46   20  14  12    86   72  +14    74
 5 New Irswabi Red                                   46   19  12  15    86   72  +14    69
 6 Vititi Paladins                                   46   18  15  13   107  104   +3    69
 7 Iriwati Panthers                                  46   20   9  17    83   81   +2    69
 8 Gilfach                                           46   19  11  16    86   78   +8    68
 9 Mmyrskanor Unedig                                 46   19  10  17   102   94   +8    67
10 CPD Dinas Parheft                                 46   16  15  15    70   66   +4    63
11 Lleng Machnylleth                                 46   16  15  15    97   96   +1    63
12 CPD Dinas Larai                                   46   18   9  19    71   71    0    63
13 Manvero Heroes                                    46   18   9  19    98   99   −1    63
14 Iona Junction Spiders                             46   17  12  17    79   86   −7    63
15 Ewyyinna                                          46   16  14  16    64   63   +1    62
16 Dinas Jukain Unedig                               46   18   8  20    67   70   −3    62
17 Loreza Racers                                     46   16  12  18    75   73   +2    60
18 Kings Castell-Nedd                                46   17   9  20    96   98   −2    60
19 Parahai                                           46   16   9  21    80   80    0    57
20 Pikana Pirates                                    46   16   6  24    45   57  −12    54
21 De Ioke                                           46   14  10  22    58   67   −9    52
22 Mara Kora Bulldogs                                46   13  12  21    82  100  −18    51
23 Rhyfelwr Baraft                                   46   13   8  25    80  111  −31    47
24 Janesville Kings                                  46   10  12  24    86  113  −27    42

Manvero's season wasn't a complete bust as the Heroes manage a Copa de los Principes berth. The Defenders take the title, with LPC managing second place, and Pyria in third... New Irswabi's climb is one of the best stories of the season. At the tail end, Janesville and the Baraft Warrior's season was over long ago, while Mara Kora will have to spend yet another year in "purgatory".

Secondary Division
SBCC Berth/Promotion Berth Relegation Spot

Unified Falcon Football League Secondary Division     Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Clwb Sahaive                                        46   28   8  10    61   33  +28    92
 2 Ytriba Shock                                        46   22   8  16    70   61   +9    74
 3 Loittra                                             46   21  10  15    90   78  +12    73
 4 CPD Dinas Vale Ebbw                                 46   21  10  15    43   34   +9    73
 5 Votto Toren Buccaneers                              46   19  13  14    52   46   +6    70
 6 Mykras Unedig                                       46   21   7  18    83   79   +4    70
 7 CPD Enfys                                           46   19  11  16    50   42   +8    68
 8 Treharris                                           46   17  15  14    68   62   +6    66
 9 Croes Cydweli                                       46   18  12  16    48   50   −2    66
10 Vincevol Stars                                      46   18  12  16    48   51   −3    66
11 Juyroai                                             46   16  17  13    81   81    0    65
12 Cynghreiriaid Yroiti                                46   17  14  15    54   59   −5    65
13 Noxion Hydra                                        46   18  10  18    67   65   +2    64
14 Dinas Gorllewin Fakar                               46   18   9  19    42   42    0    63
15 Wurlington Dynamos                                  46   19   5  22    49   54   −5    62
16 Vanhol Unedig                                       46   17  10  19    89   90   −1    61
17 New Kinsi Cyborgs                                   46   16  11  19    65   59   +6    59
18 Baratoko Rebels                                     46   16  10  20    63   72   −9    58
19 CPD Temlwyr Bangor                                  46   15   9  22    45   43   +2    54
20 Canesbrough Tornadoes                               46   14  12  20    49   54   −5    54
21 Lyron Lancers                                       46   14  12  20    59   73  −14    54
22 Triora Wild                                         46   14  11  21    33   45  −12    53
23 Rehaven Tide                                        46   14  10  22    80   95  −15    52
24 South Irswabi Tigers                                46   13   8  25    42   63  −21    47

In the Secondary Division, it was Falconear that had the last laugh, sending three out of four to the Primary Division, and having to have a sixteenth place team be relegated shows the power of Falconear.

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Other Leagues
Reminder that the top eight teams will play a straight knockout tournament for a Unified Falcon Cup Berth.

Promoted Regional Cup Berth Relegation Spot

Falconfar Champions' League        Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Locksgren Tappers                46   21  14  11    88   71  +17    77
 2 New Imperia Warriors             46   22   8  16    74   64  +10    74
 3 Baskardo Storm                   46   20  14  12    62   54   +8    74
 4 Oprium Executioners              46   20  12  14    69   58  +11    72
 5 Kirlin City Flyers               46   20  12  14    86   82   +4    72
 6 Newshanville Pilots              46   20  11  15    57   47  +10    71
 7 Rallion Guards                   46   19  13  14    81   70  +11    70
 8 Jackson Flames                   46   20  10  16    72   67   +5    70
 9 West Kassan Lions                46   20  10  16    43   42   +1    70
10 Jurion Champions                 46   17  17  12    89   83   +6    68
11 Orion City Rollers               46   18  10  18    61   69   −8    64
12 Locido Force                     46   18   9  19    98   98    0    63
13 Frauhofen Terror                 46   17  12  17    66   66    0    63
14 Takken City Bears                46   16  14  16    74   79   −5    62
15 Polti City Samurai               46   17   9  20    48   47   +1    60
16 Io Tomar Blazers                 46   15  13  18    77   71   +6    58
17 Qillan Pride                     46   15  13  18    71   77   −6    58
18 North Irswabi Comets             46   15  12  19    42   49   −7    57
19 Gimiki Beach Flying Turtles      46   14  14  18    72   78   −6    56
20 Sandrali Dragoons                46   13  14  19    68   76   −8    53
21 New Sandoval Marlins             46   15   8  23    41   50   −9    53
22 Xerion Knights                   46   13  13  20    82   95  −13    52
23 North Iona Herd                  46   11  16  19    31   44  −13    49
24 Victoria City Lightning          46   11  12  23    80   95  −15    45

New Imperia snatches the last promotion spot by virtue of scoring two more goals than Baskardo. It was a close finish to the end.

Falconfar B League              Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Cassion Zips                     46   26  14   6    73   23  +50    92
 2 Iona City Ants                   46   28   7  11   112   72  +40    91
 3 Manecar Hawks                    46   26  11   9   100   78  +22    89
 4 Lokka Jolt                       46   24  15   7   116   78  +38    87
 5 Eturu Eagles                     46   25  11  10    80   51  +29    86
 6 Maxville Crew                    46   22  15   9   103   78  +25    81
 7 Kanino Wings                     46   24   9  13   105   84  +21    81
 8 Comoso Blue Jackets              46   23  11  12    59   37  +22    80
 9 Baralona Nationals               46   23  10  13   101   74  +27    79
10 Esul Sonics                      46   23   9  14    83   66  +17    78
11 Otoheinsbruk Sharks              46   22  10  14    89   64  +25    76
12 Hanszhoven Dolphins              46   20  15  11    94   77  +17    75
13 Perusisi Brigade                 46   19  17  10    59   40  +19    74
14 Kassa Neoren Ducks               46   23   3  20   103   79  +24    72
15 Larmedo Legion                   46   20  11  15   114   85  +29    71
16 Qarin Te Giants                  46   18   8  20    75   77   −2    62
17 Sandrali FC                      46   13   7  26    35   71  −36    46
18 Iriwati City FC                  46    9  13  24    62  107  −45    40
19 Baralona United                  46   10   7  29    53  101  −48    37
20 Pyria FC                         46    9   6  31    40   91  −51    33
21 La Pinatra United                46    9   5  32    70  123  −53    32
22 Vititi United                    46    6   9  31    42   86  −44    27
23 Wolfmann City FC                 46    5   9  32    47  105  −58    24
24 Hanszhoven United                46    6   6  34    50  118  −68    24

Promoted Regional Cup Berth Relegation Spot

Falconear Cynghrair Eilradd        Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Visiharu                         46   28  10   8    87   45  +42    94
 2 Abergavenny                      46   24  15   7    63   39  +24    87
 3 Tref Bangor                      46   26   6  14    65   45  +20    84
 4 Glynrhedynog Unedig              46   21   9  16    75   77   −2    72
 5 Llanbradach                      46   20  10  16    95   85  +10    70
 6 Aersan                           46   18  16  12    71   74   −3    70
 7 De Irsan                         46   19  11  16    47   45   +2    68
 8 Aberdàr                          46   17  13  16    44   50   −6    64
 9 Otta Renhai                      46   17  12  17    75   71   +4    63
10 Eryr Ymladd                      46   15  18  13    58   54   +4    63
11 Heresan Unedig                   46   15  18  13    74   77   −3    63
12 Synthhai                         46   17  10  19    53   54   −1    61
13 Jonheim                          46   16  10  20    79   82   −3    58
14 Ynyswyr Tronka                   46   16  10  20    72   75   −3    58
15 CPD Gilfach                      46   14  15  17    47   47    0    57
16 De Gelligaer                     46   16   9  21    44   47   −3    57
17 Dwyrain Norheim                  46   14  14  18    60   75  −15    56
18 Bedliong Unedig                  46   14  13  19    76   74   +2    55
19 CPD Dinas Gweren                 46   15   8  23    26   34   −8    53
20 Gogledd Gelligaer                46   13  14  19    55   68  −13    53
21 Galeth Crohoft                   46   12  16  18    58   61   −3    52
22 CPD Ve Hefasi                    46   14  10  22    28   42  −14    52
23 CPD Mykras Newydd                46   11  17  18    32   39   −7    50
24 Xansof Unedig                    46   12  12  22    83  107  −24    48

Visiharu runs away with the League title, and Abergavenny manages the other promotion berth. It is ironic how CPD Ve Hefasi, who made it to the semifinals of the Cup, is one of the clubs being relegated.

Falconear Cynghrair Rhanbarthol     Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Wahai                             46   25   8  13    59   42  +17    83
 2 Clwb Gorllewin Okshjoven          46   22  13  11    64   37  +27    79
 3 CPD Dinas Bargoed                 46   21   9  16    71   61  +10    72
 4 CPD Dinas Hovsan                  46   20  12  14    85   78   +7    72
 5 Nelleheim Unedig                  46   18  17  11    84   66  +18    71
 6 Ddisglair                         46   19  12  15    63   47  +16    69
 7 Unnkgraft                         46   20   9  17   105  103   +2    69
 8 Clwb Wuru                         46   18  14  14    56   52   +4    68
 9 Pontlottyn                        46   17  16  13    51   45   +6    67
10 Gweren                            46   18  10  18    78   74   +4    64
11 Narahafsai                        46   15  17  14    50   48   +2    62
12 Fanheft                           46   15  17  14    68   69   −1    62
13 Nutyrwak                          46   17  11  18    93   95   −2    62
14 Dwyrain Fakar Unedig              46   18   8  20    46   56  −10    62
15 Nyoke                             46   18   8  20    63   76  −13    62
16 Svandohal                         46   15  14  17    52   61   −9    59
17 Dinas Penfro                      46   16  10  20    59   67   −8    58
18 Qaisohauf                         46   14  15  17    59   62   −3    57
19 Wereft                            46   15  11  20    45   58  −13    56
20 Qarheni Unedig                    46   13  16  17    55   64   −9    55
21 Gogledd Valhaiso                  46   14  12  20    70   78   −8    54
22 Tynr Unedig                       46   12  16  18    72   77   −5    52
23 Kroft Unedig                      46   12  15  19    86   94   −8    51
24 CPD Dinas Glynrhedynog            46   12   6  28    52   76  −24    42

Falconear Cynghrair Amaturaidd Gyntaf     Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Sêr Gwiblog Newydd                      46   21  13  12    68   55  +13    76
 2 Oyfer                                   46   22  10  14   109   97  +12    76
 3 Dinas Gorllewin Frhosen                 46   23   7  16    69   64   +5    76
 4 Ryttanham                               46   21  10  15    74   67   +7    73
 5 Avelon Unedig                           46   21   9  16    99   87  +12    72
 6 CPD Dinas Hwlffordd                     46   19  12  15    95   84  +11    69
 7 Zarahai                                 46   20   9  17    87   85   +2    69
 8 Tref Ceohoft                            46   19  12  15    68   67   +1    69
 9 Gweren Unedig                           46   18  14  14    77   78   −1    68
10 Dinas Qaraiso                           46   21   5  20    56   59   −3    68
11 Hasaika Newydd                          46   17  14  15    79   76   +3    65
12 Jaihok                                  46   18  10  18    88   93   −5    64
13 Trefyclo Unedig                         46   16  15  15    70   66   +4    63
14 Dwyrain Behal                           46   17  12  17    60   59   +1    63
15 Clwb Dinas Lehaft                       46   17  12  17    54   56   −2    63
16 Dinas Xansof                            46   14  16  16    73   70   +3    58
17 Gogledd Irsan                           46   17   7  22    70   67   +3    58
18 Ukgard Unedig                           46   16  10  20    94   97   −3    58
19 Mae'r Hawks Coch Erswin                 46   15  12  19    88   98  −10    57
20 Cronfeydd Wrth Gefn Kroft               46   13  17  16    53   51   +2    56
21 Gorllewin Behal                         46   13  14  19    74   73   +1    53
22 Fflamau Tamerra                         46   13  13  20    47   61  −14    52
23 Marchogion Mmyrskanor                   46   13  11  22    92  108  −16    50
24 CPD Dinas Hasaika                       46    9  14  23    50   76  −26    41

Falconear Cynghrair Ail Amaturaidd     Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 CPD Dinas Caedydd                    46   24  14   8   110   82  +28    86
 2 Tynr                                 46   24  10  12    83   70  +13    82
 3 CPD Dinas Mmyrskanor                 46   21  14  11    90   76  +14    77
 4 Tref Aersan                          46   19  15  12    44   31  +13    72
 5 Lukwild                              46   20  12  14    98   93   +5    72
 6 CPD Erswin                           46   20   9  17    42   32  +10    69
 7 Rhymney                              46   19  12  15    85   83   +2    69
 8 Zurie                                46   17  17  12    78   67  +11    68
 9 Dreigiau Aberaeron                   46   20   8  18    76   67   +9    68
10 Abertysswg Unedig                    46   20   6  20   104   97   +7    66
11 Clwb Xansof                          46   18  12  16    42   44   −2    66
12 Bedliong                             46   17  13  16    94   89   +5    64
13 Rqilo                                46   17  13  16    86   90   −4    64
14 Gorllewin Ewlo Unedig                46   17  11  18    75   72   +3    62
15 Deg Dreigiau Trefyclo                46   15  15  16    45   54   −9    60
16 Jaihok Unedig                        46   15  13  18    82   76   +6    58
17 Tamerra Unedig                       46   14  15  17    40   46   −6    57
18 De Valhaiso                          46   16   9  21    47   57  −10    57
19 Gogledd Ioke                         46   12  19  15    68   79  −11    55
20 Etraihain                            46   15   9  22    60   75  −15    54
21 Ymerodraeth                          46   10  20  16    78   83   −5    50
22 Vitrolle                             46   11  17  18    47   57  −10    50
23 Gorllewin Norheim                    46    9  15  22    70   86  −16    42
24 Gogledd Xaxor                        46    6  14  26    63  101  −38    32

Falconear Cynghrair Trydedd Amaturaidd     Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Ddasoi                                   46   33   9   4    89   35  +54   108
 2 Dinas Gorllewin Rectvis                  46   30   9   7    81   34  +47    99
 3 Cronfeydd Wrth Gefn Mykras               46   30   9   7    62   21  +41    99
 4 Hwlffordd Unedig                         46   30   8   8    85   44  +41    98
 5 Mykras                                   46   28  11   7   126   67  +59    95
 6 Kanethil                                 46   29   4  13   108   73  +35    91
 7 De Xaxor                                 46   28   5  13    80   37  +43    89
 8 Irahaf                                   46   26   9  11    85   57  +28    87
 9 Cele Unedig                              46   26   8  12    67   29  +38    86
10 Gorllewin Penfro                         46   24   7  15    98   67  +31    79
11 Geikke                                   46   16  10  20    60   74  −14    58
12 Vanseten Unedig                          46   15   9  22    77   94  −17    54
13 Tisomani                                 46   15   9  22    39   58  −19    54
14 Oksiden                                  46   16   5  25    56   80  −24    53
15 Viccinnissi                              46   12   9  25    70  100  −30    45
16 CPD Irs-Thoku                            46   13   5  28    30   58  −28    44
17 Qurretek                                 46   12   6  28    53   92  −39    42
18 Pirraea                                  46   10  11  25    27   52  −25    41
19 Metrakhan                                46    9  14  23    87  131  −44    41
20 Zzentoko                                 46   10   9  27    46   75  −29    39
21 Answolleg                                46    9  11  26    29   65  −36    38
22 Wyrr-Reni Unedig                         46    9  10  27    46   86  −40    37
23 Myrtekhia                                46    7  16  23    44   86  −42    37
24 Cuni-Zan                                 46    9   9  28    37   67  −30    36

[Licentiapacisterra]

Licentian Premier League – Season Two

We are into the second season of well organised football in Licentiapacisterra, and two more teams have been added to the league, having earned permits to turn their sides professional. Sporting Club Montfort, known as the Blues or simply SC, who for years were massive rivals of the cross-town Wanderers, are arriving on the top level of Licentian football for the first time in 50 years, with backing from the highest level, after the heir to the Licentian throne, Crown Prince Andrew Finlay de Montfort, bought a majority stake in the club. The second new side is St Bartholomew’s AFC, the first top division side from the Licentian Barrier Islands in any sport. Expect fervent support when teams travel to St Bart’s to take on the pride of LBI.

We also see the first foreign influences on Licentian football this season. Virabian Mick Rodgers has signed with Globe Cup qualifiers Abingdon Celtic, as they push to overthrow Lucan’s Super White dynasty in Montfort. But the Wanderers countered, bringing a foreign influence of their own, in the shape of Guillerme Di Luca, signed straight out of the Northern Sunrise Islands’ Universitarian Pool, and expected to play a big role at LTI Stadium this season.

Table at the Halfway Point:

Licentiapacisterran Premier League           Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 SC Montfort                               11   10   0   1    34    4  +30    30
 2 Carrington United                         11    8   2   1    23    3  +20    26
 3 A.F.C. Farnworth                          11    7   3   1    17   10   +7    24
 4 Colesham Athletic                         11    6   0   5    17   14   +3    18
 5 Glenmount Town                            11    4   5   2    14   10   +4    17
 6 St Bart's                                 11    5   2   4    16   16    0    17
 7 Abingdon Celtic                           11    4   3   4    16   13   +3    15
 8 Montfort Wanderers                        11    3   3   5    16   14   +2    12
 9 Garton County                             11    3   1   7     7   19  −12    10
10 Marley Town                               11    2   2   7     9   28  −19     8
11 Houghton Rangers                          11    1   3   7    12   23  −11     6
12 Rivermouth F.C.                           11    1   0  10     5   32  −27     3

A large fall from grace for Lucan’s Wanderers, as after 11 games, they won only three games, and collected 12 points. By comparison, cross-town SC have shocked the LPL, losing only one game in the first half of the season, with the Crown Prince often on his feet celebrating, especially in the one-nil defeat of the Super Whites in week 8. Celtic have also found trouble, down in seventh, having only won one more game than the champions. Carrington and Colesham are in the fight for UICA places, along with AFC Farnworth, while St Bart’s are in the top half of the table. Rivermouth have again been pushed to the bottom, with Houghton and Marley both only a few points ahead.

Final Table:

Licentiapacisterran Premier League          Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 SC Montfort                               22   16   3   3    57   16  +41    51
 2 Carrington United                         22   15   3   4    39   13  +26    48
 3 Colesham Athletic                         22   12   3   7    38   22  +16    39
 4 Abingdon Celtic                           22   11   4   7    29   18  +11    37
 5 Montfort Wanderers                        22   10   4   8    44   28  +16    34
 6 A.F.C. Farnworth                          22    9   6   7    25   22   +3    33
 7 St Bart's                                 22    9   5   8    26   27   −1    32
 8 Glenmount Town                            22    8   7   7    24   25   −1    31
 9 Garton County                             22    6   5  11    18   31  −13    23
10 Houghton Rangers                          22    4   6  12    29   44  −15    18
11 Marley Town                               22    4   4  14    18   53  −35    16
12 Rivermouth F.C.                           22    1   4  17    10   58  −48     7

The dynasty is OVER !! SC Montfort have pulled off an amazing first season in the LPL, clinching the title with a week to spare with a home draw against St Bartholomew’s, sending the blue side of Montfort crazy as they head towards the TakilQuip Champion’s Cup for the first time in the club’s history. Carrington, Colesham and Abingdon all keep their Globe Cup places from last season, though the Celtic had to win and count on Carrington beating the former champions on the last day to clinch their spot. The second poor season for Rivermouth has affected the club in more ways than one. With ticket sales falling, owner Fred Burton is being forced to look around for new investors, possibly from abroad. If something doesn’t come in soon, Burton may forced to file for bankruptcy with the club.

UICA Qualifiers:

Champion’s Cup – SC Montfort
Globe Cup – Carrington United, Colesham Athletic, Abingdon Celtic

Cygnus Cup qualifier to come in a subsequent post.

[Antoletia]

Antoletian Results

Premier Division Standings

    Team                       P   W   D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
  1 Stejar Munte              46  26  13   7  54  24  +30  91
  2 Inima de la Riu           46  25  13   8  79  49  +30  88
  3 Cărbune Judeţ FC          46  23  11  12  73  40  +33  80
  4 Dragoste Dragons          46  20  15  11  65  49  +16  75
  5 Isus Romi                 46  21  10  15  55  50   +5  73
  6 Universitatea Gloria      46  21   8  17  69  61   +8  71
  7 Baghetafauritor FC        46  17  18  11  64  45  +19  69
  8 Iarba Tineri              46  19  12  15  55  41  +14  69
  9 Inima de Leu              46  18  13  15  29  32   -3  67
 10 Junglă                    46  18  13  15  71  62   +9  67
 11 Orasul Mort               46  18  12  16  36  37   -1  66
 12 Atheltico Gloria          46  18  11  17  61  59   +2  65
 13 Frumoasa Orasului         46  17  13  16  61  68   -7  64
 14 Castunul Orasul           46  16  14  16  35  29   +6  62
 15 Riu Pisici                46  16  13  17  67  70   -3  61
 16 Frumoasa Lanternă         46  14  12  20  58  61   -3  54
 17 Cărbune F.C.              46  15   8  23  63  92  -29  53
 18 Faţă Falcons              46  12  15  19  51  67  -16  51
 19 Iubesc FC                 46  13  10  23  60  70  -10  49
 20 Bagheta Eagles            46  10  18  18  36  54  -18  48
 21 Gloria Orasul             46   9  20  17  43  64  -21  47
 22 Mov Caveleri              46  12  11  23  46  63  -17  47
 23 Crescut Gaste             46  11  11  24  35  61  -26  44
 24 Reginăi Parc Pădurar      46  11  10  25  36  54  -18  43



Antoletia Liga I Standings

    Team                       P   W   D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
  1 Lanturile Se Va Rupe      46  23  16   7  48  28  +20  85
  2 Pantarele Negre           46  23  12  11  63  31  +32  81
  3 Mare de Foc               46  23  10  13  72  48  +24  79
  4 Fevre Cade                46  23   9  14  67  51  +16  78
  5 Albastru Castel Hill      46  23   9  14  53  43  +10  78
  6 Faţă City                 46  22  11  13  75  53  +22  77
  7 Mult Parcul               46  22   8  16  73  62  +11  74
  8 Fevre Cade Înger          46  20  13  13  49  38  +11  73
  9 Pesteoras                 46  20  12  14  75  56  +19  72
 10 Noaptea Trece             46  20  12  14  65  59   +6  72
 11 Aventura FC               46  19  14  13  63  51  +12  71
 12 Castanul Roşui            46  18  15  13  71  55  +16  69
 13 Dinamo Bagheta            46  18  15  13  64  47  +17  69
 14 Preaflori                 46  20   8  18  48  42   +6  68
 15 Dragoste United           46  19   5  22  50  66  -16  62
 16 Dragoste Diavoli          46  14  12  20  57  66   -9  54
 17 Strada Principala         46  14  12  20  49  58   -9  54
 18 Carne de la Barca         46  13  13  20  46  50   -4  52
 19 Popici United             46  11  14  21  30  44  -14  47
 20 AC Conspiratie            46  11  13  22  33  53  -20  46
 21 Oftindport United         46  10  13  23  48  74  -26  43
 22 Oftind Rangers            46  10   9  27  46  88  -42  39
 23 Popici Town FC            46  10   8  28  29  65  -36  38
 24 Sud Faţă United           46   8  13  25  49  95  -46  37

Qualifiers

CC
Stejar Munte

GC
Inima de la Riu
Cărbune Judeţ FC
Dragoste Dragons

SBCC
Lanturile se va Rupe
Pantarele Negre
Mare de Foc
Fevre Cade

CdC
Stejar Munte
Inima de la Riu

CdlP
Isus Romi
Universitatea Gloria

[Licentiapacisterra]

Grand Duke’s Challenge Cup

The Grand Duke’s Challenge Cup is the largest domestic football tournament aside of the LPL in Licentiapacisterra. It has its history in the amateur times of Licentian football, and has now emerged as the competition to decide a Licentian club for the Cygnus Cup.

The format contains 12 teams, all from the LPL, seeded based on their position in the league last season. Since they did not compete in the LPL last season, SC Montfort and St Bart’s will be seeded in the lowest pot. There are three pots of four in the competition, with the bottom two pots facing each other in the first round, and the winners taking on the top pot in the next round, with the competition carrying on until the final, held at Luke Thomas I Stadium in Montfort.

Seedings:

1. Montfort Wanderers
2. Abingdon Celtic
3. Colesham Athletic
4. Carrington United
5. Glenmount Town
6. AFC Farnworth
7. Houghton Rangers
8. Garton County
9. Marley Town
10. Rivermouth FC
11. SC Montfort
12. St Bart’s

First Round:

Glenmount Town 0–1 St Bart's
AFC Farnworth 0–0 SC Montfort (1–1 AET) (2–4 pen.)
Houghton Rangers 3–2 Rivermouth F.C.
Garton County 1–1 Marley Town (1–2 AET)

Quarter Finals:

Montfort Wanderers 4–1 St Bart’s
Abingdon Celtic 1–0 SC Montfort
Colesham Athletic 2–0 Marley Town
Carrington United 3–3 Houghton Rangers (3-3 AET) (4-5 pen.)

Semi Finals:

Montfort Wanderers 3–0 Houghton Rangers
Abingdon Celtic 1–0 Colesham Athletic

Final:

Montfort Wanderers 0–0 Abingdon Celtic (0-0 AET) (4-2 pen.)

So, the Super Whites did end up taking some silverware home this season, though it isn’t as prestigious as they hoped. A tough penalties victory over Celtic sends the Wanderers home fairly happy, but hungry for more next season.

Congratulations to the Grand Duke’s Challenge Cup winner, and Licentian Cygnus Cup representative, Montfort Wanderers !!

[Liventia]

The third season of the new Liventia–Ad’ihan Professional Football League has now taken place, with 106 clubs from the two countries competing for the right to be called Liventian or Ad’ihani champions. The tiebreakers across all five divisions of the LAPFL are constant: head-to-head results, head-to-head goal difference, goal difference, head-to-head goals scored, goals scored, head-to-head away goals, away goals, wins.

This season saw a number of changes. Caernvill Hawks of the First Division signed a new affiliation deal, this time with Jan Mayen Islanders of Polar Islandstates, and changed their name to Caernvill SeaHawks. The Port Stanley Tiger Sharks, previously aligned to Portsham City in the old Virabi league, terminated that deal after the upheaval in that league. The team, promoted to the Second Division for this season, have signed an affiliation with Astograth's Royal Rumiatzi, and by Astograthi royal assent have taken the team name Royal Port Stanley.

A new cup to be held every other season for the 70 non-Premier League teams and the four teams eliminated in the first round of the Premier League Cup was also introduced this season. The winner of this cup will take the fourth and final Series B Champions’ Cup qualification spot, unless the cup winners are in the A Premier League in which case the spot will default back to the fourth placed finisher in the B Premier League.

Before the season started, Caernvill SeaHawks announced the signing of two players from parent club Jan Mayen: Lucas Opland, a 22-year-old Polarian right back, on a four-season contract, and David Wien, an 18-year-old Polarian centre-half, on a season-long loan. Ultimately, Caernvill managed a solid mid-table finish in the third tier for the second season running, while Royal Port Stanley performed above expectations and only missed out on promotion on head-to-head record.

LAPFL Season 3
Premier League
Navon Beach, third last season, managed a superb run in both league and cup to become the first LAPFL double winners, taking the title by two points from CS 1093 Modna Nord. Defending champions Mountbatten Junction were let down by ten losses, and finished in third a further two points behind, but ahead of new Liventian champions Mountain FC on head-to-head results. At the bottom, the bottom two Ad’ihani teams and the last-placed Liventian team made up the bottom three, with Schimpol, 16th in the A Premier last season, leading the way down. The top three in the B Premier were all Ad’ihani, meaning third-placed South Point missed out on promotion to fourth-placed Liventian team Folenisa. Meanwhile, Coastal County suffered their second straight last placed finish to drop out of the elite tier of 36. In the new PFL Cup, RCU Dz’ai, one of four Premier League teams knocked out of the Premier League Cup at the First Round, went on a run all the way through to the final, only to lose in extra time to Sémoy Panthers—who were relegated from the First Division.

A Premier League                  Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Navon Beach                     38   20  12   6    72   41  +31    72  C / CC / CYG
 2 CS 1093 MN                      38   19  13   6    67   39  +28    70  GC
 3 Mountbatten Junction            38   20   8  10    70   59  +11    68  GC
 4 Mountain FC                     38   19  11   8    51   45   +6    68  GC
 5 Riverston Town                  38   18   7  13    71   61  +10    61
 6 Northtown Utd                   38   15  14   9    62   53   +9    59
 7 Kinney Road                     38   16  11  11    58   49   +9    59
 8 Oldbridge Sabres                38   15  12  11    56   52   +4    57
 9 Djei Sporting Club              38   15  11  12    71   60  +11    56
10 Orean United                    38   15  11  12    55   47   +8    56
11 Protectorate United             38   15   9  14    56   53   +3    54
12 Oldbridge City                  38   13   6  19    53   75  −22    45
13 Bosting                         38   11  12  15    50   55   −5    45
14 Talbott                         38   13   6  19    56   72  −16    45
15 Dover City                      38   11   9  18    60   73  −13    42
16 Batogo Forest                   38    9  12  17    49   54   −5    39
17 Boister                         38   10   9  19    52   69  −17    39
18 Ad’ihan Military Forces         38   10   9  19    50   60  −10    39  REL
19 Tallyn Rovers                   38    7  12  19    42   60  −18    33  REL
20 Schimpol                        38    8   8  22    50   74  −24    32  REL

B Premier League                  Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Hatton Town                     30   20   4   6    63   33  +30    64  C/PRO/SBCC
 2 Dullham Town                    30   15   9   6    53   32  +21    54  PRO/SBCC
 3 South Point                     30   15   6   9    51   37  +14    51  SBCC
 4 Folenisa                        30   12   8  10    37   41   −4    44  PRO
 5 Peterlie Rangers                30   11  10   9    49   43   +6    43
 6 Pilminster Rovers               30   11  10   9    44   47   −3    43
 7 Grand Arsenal                   30   11   9  10    43   46   −3    42
 8 Army United                     30   10  11   9    46   45   +1    41
 9 CF Mont–Pluie                   30   10   8  12    30   31   −1    38
10 Mon-Treffier                    30   10   8  12    41   51  −10    38
11 County Stanley                  30    9  10  11    41   38   +3    37
12 RCU Dz’ai                       30    9   9  12    37   46   −9    36
13 Ralier                          30    9   8  13    50   48   +2    35
14 Bede City                       30    8   7  15    33   52  −19    31  REL
15 Pardbo                          30    6  11  13    39   50  −11    29  REL
16 Coastal County                  30    5  10  15    26   43  −17    25  REL

First Division

First Division                    Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Wakeford                        42   22  11   9    75   50  +25    77  C/PRO
 2 Glottle                         42   21   7  14    74   51  +23    70  PRO
 3 Livery FC                       42   18  14  10    54   46   +8    68  PRO
 4 Altsend                         42   19  10  13    56   48   +8    67
 5 Olympique Protectorat           42   19  10  13    71   62   +9    67
 6 Union FC                        42   18  12  12    87   62  +25    66
 7 AFC Hatton                      42   18  11  13    55   49   +6    65
 8 Airport City FC                 42   19   8  15    75   64  +11    65
 9 Flitton Rangers                 42   19   7  16    69   68   +1    64
10 Jesner Town                     42   17  10  15    60   62   −2    61
11 Island Athletic                 42   14  18  10    54   48   +6    60
12 Interior FC                     42   15  13  14    76   71   +5    58
13 Caernvill SeaHawks              42   16  10  16    50   54   −4    58
14 Dullham and Oldbridge           42   14  15  13    51   52   −1    57
15 Southcast Town                  42   15  11  16    50   52   −2    56
16 Dalinn Wanderers                42   12  16  14    56   63   −7    52
17 Navon Knights-Errant            42   13  12  17    56   64   −8    51
18 Liventia Utd                    42   11  12  19    47   64  −17    45
19 Harley County                   42   10  15  17    49   60  −11    45  REL
20 Neverend United                 42    9  16  17    50   67  −17    43  REL
21 Sémoy Panthers                  42   10   7  25    47   68  −21    37  REL / SBCC
22 Western Territories             42    6   9  27    34   71  −37    27  REL

Second Division

Second Division                   Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Hartsmouth                      46   31   9   6    91   50  +41   102  C/PRO
 2 Lantgoma                        46   24  13   9    82   54  +28    85  PRO
 3 CF Outineau–MPA                 46   22   8  16    77   68   +9    74  PRO
 4 Brise                           46   16  20  10    72   61  +11    68  PRO
 5 Riverston Golden Tigers         46   19  11  16    72   76   −4    68
 6 Royal Port Stanley              46   18  13  15    68   67   +1    67
 7 Montrefier                      46   18  12  16    75   61  +14    66
 8 Cittin Town                     46   17  14  15    70   67   +3    65
 9 Monton                          46   17  12  17    71   67   +4    63
10 Colver                          46   17  12  17    64   63   +1    63
11 Richmouth                       46   16  15  15    69   60   +9    63
12 Salena                          46   16  13  17    63   67   −4    61
13 Sheffery                        46   13  21  12    74   74    0    60
14 Harson                          46   18   6  22    53   70  −17    60
15 Madford                         46   15  14  17    61   60   +1    59
16 Olympton                        46   14  16  16    78   72   +6    58
17 Trenver                         46   15  13  18    64   71   −7    58
18 Chament                         46   15  13  18    61   71  −10    58
19 Montress                        46   13  16  17    74   79   −5    55
20 Lincord                         46   14  11  21    64   74  −10    53  REL
21 Langfier                        46   12  15  19    59   80  −21    51  REL
22 South Barrier United            46   14   9  23    53   75  −22    51  REL
23 Spring Valley                   46   12  13  21    64   78  −14    49  REL
24 Flitton City                    46   11  11  24    65   79  −14    44  REL

Third Division

Third Division                    Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Champton                        46   24  10  12    89   69  +20    82  C/PRO
 2 Invent                          46   22  12  12    78   63  +15    78  PRO
 3 Francoln                        46   22  12  12    77   64  +13    78  PRO
 4 Stanley Rangers                 46   21  10  15    69   53  +16    73  PRO
 5 The Radians Beling              46   21   9  16    62   52  +10    72  PRO
 6 Coville                         46   20  11  15    62   61   +1    71
 7 Salfast                         46   19  11  16    61   51  +10    68
 8 Belford and Weston              46   18  14  14    62   59   +3    68
 9 Trurgh                          46   19  11  16    63   63    0    68
10 Brister                         46   19  11  16    76   62  +14    68
11 Exeterburg                      46   17  13  16    64   64    0    64
12 Plympton                        46   18   9  19    69   65   +4    63
13 Trenne                          46   18   9  19    61   67   −6    63
14 Ricester                        46   16  14  16    58   58    0    62
15 Port Cartfort                   46   17  11  18    63   66   −3    62
16 Porcess                         46   17   8  21    69   70   −1    59
17 Chess FC                        46   15  13  18    58   61   −3    58
18 Trury Rovers                    46   14  15  17    71   75   −4    57
19 Navy and Air Force              46   15  11  20    75   81   −6    56
20 Weston East                     46   14  10  22    56   68  −12    52
21 Langhton                        46   14  10  22    51   69  −18    52
22 Doverson                        46   13  12  21    56   71  −15    51
23 Charring                        46   13  12  21    80   99  −19    51
24 Leigham                         46    9  16  21    54   73  −19    43

Premier League Cup
First Round
Pilminster Rovers (ADN) 3–1 Pardbo (LEN)
RCU Dz’ai (ADN) 0–1 CF Mont–Pluie (ADN)
Mon-Treffier (LEN) 3–1 Peterlie Rangers (LEN)
South Point (ADN) 1–1 Folenisa (LEN) (1–1 AET) (3–1 pen.)

Second Round
South Point (ADN) 4–2 Talbott (LEN)
Riverston Town (ADN) 1–2 Pilminster Rovers (ADN)
Northtown United (ADN) 1–0 CS 1093 MN (ADN)
Mountbatten Junction (ADN) 2–0 Batogo Forest (LEN)
Schimpol (LEN) 3–1 CF Mont–Pluie (ADN)
Bosting (LEN) 1–0 County Stanley (ADN)
Bede City (LEN) 2–3 Oldbridge City (ADN)
Army United (LEN) 1–0 Protectorate United (ADN)
Navon Beach (ADN) 1–0 Mountain FC (LEN)
Boister (LEN) 4–4 Hatton Town (ADN) (4–4 AET) (6–5 pen.)
Coastal County (ADN) 0–1 Mon-Treffier (LEN)
Kinney Road (ADN) 0–2 Orean United (LEN)
Grand Arsenal (ADN) 4–2 Dover City (LEN)
Ad’ihan Military Forces (ADN) 1–2 Oldbridge Sabres (ADN)
Djei Sporting Club (ADN) 2–0 Ralier (LEN)
Dullham Town (ADN) 3–2 Tallyn Rovers (ADN)

Third Round
Djei Sporting Club (ADN) 4–1 Army United (LEN)
Oldbridge Sabres (ADN) 2–2 South Point (ADN) (5–2 AET)
Bosting (LEN) 2–1 Grand Arsenal (ADN)
Pilminster Rovers (ADN) 0–1 Navon Beach (ADN)
Northtown United (ADN) 2–2 Dullham Town (ADN) (3–2 AET)
Schimpol (LEN) 2–3 Mountbatten Junction (ADN)
Orean United (LEN) 2–3 Boister (LEN)
Oldbridge City (ADN) 2–2 Mon-Treffier (LEN) (2–4 AET)

Fourth Round
Navon Beach (ADN) 2–2 Oldbridge Sabres (ADN) (3–2 AET)
Bosting (LEN) 1–2 Northtown United (ADN)
Mountbatten Junction (ADN) 1–0 Boister (LEN)
Djei Sporting Club (ADN) 2–2 Mon-Treffier (LEN) (2–2 AET) (3–1 pen.)

Semifinals
Navon Beach (ADN) 0–0 Djei Sporting Club (ADN) (2–0 AET)
Northtown United (ADN) 1–3 Mountbatten Junction (ADN)

Final
Navon Beach (ADN) 3–1 Mountbatten Junction (ADN)

PFL Cup
Preliminary Round
Trury Rovers (LEN) 1–0 Ricester (LEN)
Francoln (LEN) 3–2 Trurgh (LEN)
Stanley Rangers (ADN) 0–0 Salfast (LEN) (1–1 AET) (5–4 pen.)
Brister (LEN) 0–0 Chess FC (LEN) (1–0 AET)
Leigham (LEN) 1–1 Weston East (LEN) (2–3 AET)
Charring (LEN) 4–2 Salena (LEN)
Invent (LEN) 2–2 Navy and Air Force (LEN) (3–2 AET)
The Radians Beling (LEN) 0–1 Porcess (LEN)
Champton (LEN) 0–2 Trenne (LEN)
Langhton (LEN) 3–0 Plympton (LEN)

First Round
Sheffery (LEN) 2–3 Richmouth (LEN)
Harson (LEN) 1–1 Harley County (ADN) (2–1 AET)
Trury Rovers (LEN) 1–0 Wakeford (LEN)
Trenver (LEN) 0–1 Cittin Town (LEN)
Brister (LEN) 0–3 South Barrier United (ADN)
Liventia Utd (LEN) 0–1 Interior FC (ADN)
Dullham and Oldbridge (ADN) 0–1 Southcast Town (ADN)
Livery FC (LEN) 1–0 Port Cartfort (LEN)
Union FC (ADN) 5–2 Spring Valley (LEN)
Folenisa (LEN) 4–2 Brise (LEN)
Lincord (LEN) 0–1 Riverston Golden Tigers (ADN)
CF Outineau–MPA (ADN) 2–1 Hartsmouth (LEN)
Sémoy Panthers (ADN) 1–0 Island Athletic (ADN)
Glottle (LEN) 0–1 Colver (LEN)
Dalinn Wanderers (ADN) 2–0 Peterlie Rangers (LEN)
Montrefier (LEN) 0–0 Weston East (LEN) (0–0 AET) (3–1 pen.)
Neverend United (LEN) 1–2 Western Territories (LEN)
Invent (LEN) 1–1 Charring (LEN) (2–1 AET)
Olympique Protectorat (ADN) 0–1 Francoln (LEN)
Flitton Rangers (ADN) 1–2 Altsend (ADN)
Porcess (LEN) 5–2 Stanley Rangers (ADN)
Chament (LEN) 1–0 Lantgoma (LEN)
RCU Dz’ai (ADN) 2–0 Navon Knights-Errant (ADN)
Langfier (LEN) 2–0 Doverson (LEN)
Caernvill SeaHawks (ADN) 5–4 Jesner Town (LEN)
Madford (LEN) 1–1 Montress (LEN) (1–1 AET) (3–5 pen.)
Coville (LEN) 3–2 Flitton City (ADN)
Trenne (LEN) 4–2 Royal Port Stanley (ADN)
AFC Hatton (ADN) 0–0 Langhton (LEN) (0–0 AET) (5–4 pen.)
Monton (LEN) 1–1 Exeterburg (LEN) (1–1 AET) (5–3 pen.)
Airport City FC (ADN) 2–3 Pardbo (LEN)
Belford and Weston (LEN) 1–3 Olympton (LEN)

Second Round
Richmouth (LEN) 0–0 Harson (LEN) (0–0 AET) (3–4 pen.)
Trury Rovers (LEN) 1–3 Cittin Town (LEN)
South Barrier United (ADN) 2–3 Interior FC (ADN)
Southcast Town (ADN) 4–0 Livery FC (LEN)
Union FC (ADN) 4–2 Folenisa (LEN)
Riverston Golden Tigers (ADN) 1–1 CF Outineau–MPA (ADN) (1–1 AET) (4–5 pen.)
Sémoy Panthers (ADN) 3–2 Colver (LEN)
Dalinn Wanderers (ADN) 1–1 Montrefier (LEN) (1–2 AET)
Western Territories (LEN) 1–2 Invent (LEN)
Francoln (LEN) 0–1 Altsend (ADN)
Porcess (LEN) 1–2 Chament (LEN)
RCU Dz’ai (ADN) 3–2 Langfier (LEN)
Caernvill SeaHawks (ADN) 0–2 Montress (LEN)
Coville (LEN) 0–0 Trenne (LEN) (1–0 AET)
AFC Hatton (ADN) 1–0 Monton (LEN)
Pardbo (LEN) 0–0 Olympton (LEN) (1–0 AET)

Third Round
Harson (LEN) 3–2 Cittin Town (LEN)
Interior FC (ADN) 2–2 Southcast Town (ADN) (2–2 AET) (3–4 pen.)
Union FC (ADN) 1–2 CF Outineau–MPA (ADN)
Sémoy Panthers (ADN) 3–2 Montrefier (LEN)
Invent (LEN) 1–1 Altsend (ADN) (1–1 AET) (4–3 pen.)
Chament (LEN) 0–0 RCU Dz’ai (ADN) (0–1 AET)
Montress (LEN) 3–2 Coville (LEN)
AFC Hatton (ADN) 2–3 Pardbo (LEN)

Quarterfinals
Harson (LEN) 1–0 Southcast Town (ADN)
CF Outineau–MPA (ADN) 0–1 Sémoy Panthers (ADN)
Invent (LEN) 1–1 RCU Dz’ai (ADN) (1–2 AET)
Montress (LEN) 2–1 Pardbo (LEN)

Semifinals
Harson (LEN) 3–4 Sémoy Panthers (ADN)
RCU Dz’ai (ADN) 2–0 Montress (LEN)

Final
Sémoy Panthers (ADN) 2–2 RCU Dz’ai (ADN) (3–2 AET)


International qualification
The LAPFL will enter teams internationally under the banner of the LAPFL Federation (code: LLF).

Champions’ Cup: Navon Beach
Globe Cup: CS 1093 Modna Nord, Mountbatten Junction, Mountain FC
Series B Cup: Hatton Town, Dullham Town, South Point, Sémoy Panthers
Cygnus Cup: Navon Beach

[Eastfield Lodge]

League has been scorinated, and will hopefully be posted tomorrow once I wake up.

UICA qualifiers in seeding order:
TQCC: RGS Athletic (champions), UR Town
GC: Monksville united, NT United, Nile Bridge
SBCC: Royal Jam FC, Seniors FC, Tuntigone FC, Farond United

[Astograth]

The Astograthian Football League: Season 648 Review
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The landmark fifteenth season of Astograthian football has come to a close with yet another thrilling finale, as we look back on the results of the First and Second Divisions and the prestigious Royal Cup!

First Division
It couldn't be any other way, could it? Royal Rumiatzi couldn't stand idly by as Ituraitz FC equalled their four titles, and with the likes of Ellis Elmsvikur and Galeano now in the squad, Citiz manager Norman Kerrick took them to an unprecedented fifth. It wasn't easy at all, though, as surprises abounded and the title was clinched by the slightest of margins...

The season kicked off with defending champions Ituraitz FC inmediately staking their claim, legendary stiker Soter Sarlange firing them into the lead on his long-awaited return. Fellow title candidates Echegoyan FC and Astograth University stumbled; the former still adjusting to their new manager Garoa Larzondo and the latter because they pparently did not have much time to meld together after the many incoming transfers. It speaks volumes about Edorta Urrustoy's ability that Urbizania Wanderers had no such problem despite being in much the same situation; Urrustoy imprinted his distinct style and had the team playing with a consistency that allowed Wanderers to be among the frontrunners in the early part of the season. Athletic Club Rumiatzi, straight up from the second tier, also impressed, their new signings buoying them up as high as second place before plummeting down, incapable of maintaining form.

Royal Rumiatzi, meanwhile, suffered some setbacks against lesser teams and Echegoyan FC, but when it seemed they would be struggling to get to the top for yet another season, Ellis Elmsvikur appeared to set up the Knights' first and then score the winner in their 2-1 away win over Ituraitz FC, which propelled them to the top. They took first place on MD8 and did not let it go until they secured the championship on the final matchday, a masterclass in consistency that benefitted greatly from their seasoned defense. The attacking triangle of Eturaspe, Nehafsaim and Elmsvikur didn't score as much as, say, Ituraitz FC, and indeed none of them were one of the three top scorers, but they created chances and finished them when it mattered the most. Most noticeably on the final matchday: Royal Rumiatzi and Urbizania Wanderers both went in with the same 53 points – Ituraitz FC eyed them from the side with 51 – and were separated by the Knights' slightly better goal difference, after drawing both of their head-to-head clashes.

If they drew on goal difference it would go down to a title-deciding play-off at Grand Duke's Stadium, but Elmsvikur and Slusarski put Royal Rumiatzi 2-0 over South Factory and Wanderers could only manage a 6-4 win in Oyardo, an Alphone Richeliue brace denying them first the title outright and then the play-off. A nervy finish up there with last season's, in which any of Ituraitz FC, Astograth University and Echegoyan FC could've won it.

Urbizania Wanderers are left wondering what could've been after such a close finish, but they should be enormously proud of what they've accomplished. They've challenged for the title for the first time ever, and their reward is an also first-ever qualification to the UICA Champions' Cup. A solid defense, an adequate strikeforce and a very strong midfield – Sandberg and Baez were true playmakers, while Cecil-Marie and Alaberri scored a fair bit themselves – means they can expect to start aiming high at domestic and international level.

Ituraitz FC also have reason to be frustrated: if they hadn't dropped points against South Factory on the penultimate matchday, the title could've easily been theirs, nevermind the matches lost and drawn with Royal Rumiatzi. Regardless, they've maintained a good rhythm and should be proud of their football not just collectively but also individually: Soter Sarlange finished as the First Division's top scorer in his homecoming season, Cuco adapted just fine to the team and Dima Petersen once again proved he is Astograth's finest right-back.

Astograth University and Echegoyan FC built formidable squads, but lacked the managerial talent to make them perform at their best. University had the two best wingers in the league in the form of Lukuiz and Guerrikaechebarria, but Tilford Quirin did not get on well with his partner Loren Dornaletze and Andrey Antić found the shift in pace uncomfortable. The board still have faith in Xuban Barrutia, though, and encouraging results in the second half of the season means the future could hold a smooth ride to the top. Echegoyan, for their part, struggled to recover from the abrupt departure of manager Gunutz Yaregi, his more offensive-minded replacement Garoa Larzondo failing to account for the squad's peculiarities. Pacitalian defender Aurelio Seriesta partnered up perfectly with the more brutish Abdoulaye Bocandé but were often given conflicting instructions from the bench; captain Iosif Tsarapkin maintained his fine form and Iturributan striker Kauldi Isasmendi managed to keep himself firmly in the scoring charts.

Level on points with Echegoyan FC were Ituraitz Victory and Oyardo FC, either which of whom could have qualified for the Globe Cup for the first time ever if they'd pulled off an upset and taken points from Astograth University and Urbizania Wanderers on the final matchday. Both are nonetheless quite pleased, as they've done much better than expected; Victory thanks to the loaned Vladimir Konovalov and Oyardo to the 17 year-old Alphonse Richelieu, both of whom scored and created chances with ease. Alphonse, along with his twin brother Baudouin of South Factory, are already attracting the interest of the pond's bigger fishies...

Blue Mountain Range did well to earn a mid-table place, and they'll be particularly proud to have conceded the least of all clubs despite losing several key components at the back. The lack of goals doesn't worry them too much, although it did result in another embarassing round of Echegoyan Derbies against FC. Athletic Club Rumiatzi rocketed up from Second Division to second place, before settling down with a nice ninth place, Lartaun Echaspe and Pagomari Zamarriyo the highlights of their campaign.

Lower down were Royal Association and Ximun Orieta FC, who counted themselves satisfied to have avoided relegation – this time at least. On the very edge were The Army Club – who can't be long for the First Division after this – and South Factory, who continue their unpredictable, up-and-down route through the top flight. Their defense was found to be sorely lacking, Brexio and Richelieu incapable of balancing out the scoreline when Zuiverloon was having to gather the ball from the net so often.

Come the last day of the league season, any of Gesterlake FC, Miners FC, Royal Arexa and The Army Club could be going down. In the end, TAC saved themselves but doomed the Miners with a placed shot from Anchoka Bastegieta; Royal Arexa couldn't possibly overcome Echegoyan FC; Gesterlake once more couldn't hit a barn door, this time against Royal Association and bringing their count to a whopping 19 goals scored. As such, Echegoyan's “third team”, the Cygnus Cup semifinalists and the most popular club on the Araxes river will be spending time out in the second tier, surely plotting their return.

Taldo Lehan                   Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Royal Rumiatzi              30   15  11   4    51   30  +21    56 Champions' Cup / Copa de Campeones
 2 Urbizania Wanderers         30   15  11   4    57   37  +20    56 Champions' Cup / Copa de Campeones
 3 Ituraitz FC                 30   16   6   8    63   45  +18    54 Globe Cup / Copa de los Príncipes
 4 Astograth University        30   15   5  10    44   29  +15    50 Globe Cup / Copa de los Príncipes
 5 Echegoyan FC                30   13   7  10    54   47   +7    46 Globe Cup
 6 Ituraitz Victory            30   13   7  10    43   39   +4    46
 7 Oyardo FC                   30   13   7  10    57   54   +3    46
 8 Blue Mountain Range         30   12   7  11    26   24   +2    43
 9 Athletic Club Rumiatzi      30   11   9  10    52   51   +1    42
10 Royal Association           30   10   9  11    48   55   −7    39
11 Ximun Orieta FC             30   10   6  14    36   35   +1    36
12 South Factory               30    9   3  18    41   62  −21    30
13 The Army Club               30    7   9  14    43   61  −18    30
14 Gesterlake FC               30    8   6  16    19   30  −11    30 Relegated
15 Miners FC                   30    7   8  15    21   34  −13    29 Relegated
16 Royal Arexa                 30    7   7  16    45   67  −22    28 Relegated

CHAMPIONS

ROYAL RUMIATZI
(5th title)

Second Division
Athletic Club Olarria persuaded its players to stay when they dropped, and it paid off well, earning promotion, a pretty trophy and the top Astograthian seed at the SBCC with relative comfort. Joining them will be East Railway, who haven't been in the top flight in a long time, and Lermendia FC, who also make their comeback after dropping down recently. At the other end, Mauritza and Urbizania United just weren't cut out for the second tier, while the Scarlettville Rough Riders from Princess Béatrice Isle couldn't capitalise on their shock promotion and will be returning to the Second Division B.

Taldo Biharran                    Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Athletic Club Olarria           30   19   7   4    64   44  +20    64 Promoted / SBCC
 2 East Railway                    30   17   7   6    63   44  +19    58 Promoted / SBCC
 3 Lermendia FC                    30   17   5   8    79   60  +19    56 Promoted / SBCC
 4 Ibarbe Polo Club                30   13  11   6    41   27  +14    50 SBCC
 5 Urbitzo FC                      30   14   5  11    57   45  +12    47
 6 Urizaharra FC                   30   12   9   9    54   47   +7    45
 7 Athletic Club Yungoitio         30   13   5  12    56   53   +3    44
 8 Antiguoko FC                    30   12   7  11    55   58   −3    43
 9 Rumiatzi United                 30   10   8  12    44   46   −2    38
10 Letzama FC                      30   10   5  15    47   51   −4    35
11 Ibarbe Youth                    30    8  10  12    41   47   −6    34
12 Basabe Old Boys                 30    7  12  11    35   45  −10    33
13 Gortz United                    30    8   7  15    52   55   −3    31
14 Scarlettville Rough Riders      30    8   6  16    31   54  −23    30 Relegated
15 Mauritza FC                     30    6   9  15    34   49  −15    27 Relegated
16 Urbizania United                30    5   9  16    33   61  −28    24 Relegated

Round of 64
Astograth University 2-0 Conquerors FC
Conquerors FC 1-2 Astograth University (1-4 agg)

Mauritza FC 0-0 Erribe United
Erribe United 1-4 Mauritza FC (1-4 agg)

Athletic Club Olarria 4-0 Butzanda United
Butzanda United 0-2 Athletic Club Olarria (0-6 agg)

Royal Association 0-2 Sporting Ibarguren
Sporting Ibarguren 0-1 Royal Association (2-1 agg)

Oyardo FC 4-0 Lukyando Union
Lukyando Union 1-4 Oyardo FC (1-8 agg)

The Army Club 6-0 Favourites
Favourites 1-3 The Army Club (1-9 agg)

Ibarbe Youth 2-0 Gortz Academy
Gortz Academy 1-3 Ibarbe Youth (1-5 agg)

Ituraitz Victory 2-0 Izarloka FC
Izarloka FC 1-3 Ituraitz Victory (1-5 agg)

Royal Rumiatzi 4-0 Kumatz Cheese
Kumatz Cheese 0-4 Royal Rumiatzi (0-8 agg)

Urbizania United 2-0 Aizpiyeta FC
Aizpiyeta FC 0-1 Urbizania United (0-3 agg)

Ituraitz FC 1-0 Sporting Arkamo
Sporting Arkamo 2-2 Ituraitz FC (2-3 agg)

East Railway 1-1 Irtzu Provincial
Irtzu Provincial 1-3 East Railway (2-4 agg)

Basabe Old Boys 4-2 Independent FC
Independent FC 0-1 Basabe Old Boys (2-5 agg)

South Factory 1-3 Uertza FC
Uertza FC 6-2 South Factory (9-3 agg)

Letzama FC 2-1 Ezkutia Municipal
Ezkutia Municipal 1-2 Letzama FC (2-4 agg)

Lermendia FC 1-0 Warrior Spirits
Warrior Spirits 0-3 Lermendia FC (0-4 agg)

Ibarbe Polo Club 2-0 Basabe Youth
Basabe Youth 1-3 Ibarbe Polo Club (1-5 agg)

Scarlettville Rough Riders 2-2 Athletic Club Progress
Athletic Club Progress 1-1 Scarlettville Rough Riders (1-1 AET, 3-3 agg, 3-4 PKs)

Urizaharra FC 1-1 Old City Central
Old City Central 1-0 Urizaharra FC (2-1 agg)

Athletic Club Yungoitio 2-0 Biasterri FC
Biasterri FC 0-0 Athletic Club Yungoitio (0-2 agg)

Echegoyan FC 3-1 Sporting Sagastia
Sporting Sagastia 0-3 Echegoyan FC (1-6 agg)

Antiguoko FC 4-0 General Errekart
General Errekart 0-7 Antiguoko FC (0-11 agg)

Gesterlake FC 3-1 Omagoitia Rovers
Omagoitia Rovers 0-4 Gesterlake FC (1-7 agg)

Athletic Club Rumiatzi 3-0 Tower Hill
Tower Hill 0-6 Athletic Club Rumiatzi (0-9 agg)

Rumiatzi United 4-0 Chinchartu Mountain Lions
Chinchartu Mountain Lions 0-1 Rumiatzi United (0-5 agg)

Miners FC 2-0 Traka K/P
Traka K/P 1-2 Miners FC (1-4 agg)

Blue Mountain Range 3-0 Islanders
Islanders 1-1 Blue Mountain Range (1-4 agg)

Royal Arexa 3-1 Winteredge Pirates
Winteredge Pirates 5-3 Royal Arexa (5-3 AET, 6-6 agg, 2-0 PKs)

Ximun Orieta FC 1-0 Bakartirla Buccaneers
Bakartirla Buccaneers 0-3 Ximun Orieta FC (0-4 agg)

Urbizania Wanderers 1-0 Oak-Builders FC
Oak-Builders FC 2-3 Urbizania Wanderers (2-4 agg)

Urbitzo FC 1-0 Akialden Marauders
Akialden Marauders 0-0 Urbitzo FC (0-1 agg)

Gortz United 1-2 Athletic Club Basabe
Athletic Club Basabe 1-2 Gortz United (1-2 AET, 3-3 agg, 2-3 Pks)

The Royal Cup Round of 64 doesn't always provide upsets, but when it does they're huge ones. This season had some of the most shocking ever, with the third-tier Sporting Ibarguren beating Royal Association, Old City Central overcoming the well-entrenched Urizaharra FC and the Winteredge Pirates from Princess Béatrice Isle beating none other than the defending champions and Cygnus Cup semifinalists Royal Arexa. A special place should be reserved for Uertza FC, however, as they came away with a 3-1 win at South Factory before delivering a 6-2 drubbing at home that immediately became part of the humble club's lore.

Round of 32
Urbizania Wanderers 1-1 Ibarbe Youth
Ibarbe Youth 0-2 Urbizania Wanderers (1-3 agg)

Uertza FC 2-3 Athletic Club Yungoitio
Athletic Club Yungoitio 0-0 Uertza FC (3-2 agg)

East Railway 1-2 Oyardo FC
Oyardo FC 2-3 East Railway (2-4 AET, 4-5 agg)

Ximun Orieta FC 1-0 Gortz United
Gortz United 1-1 Ximun Orieta FC (1-2 agg)

Gesterlake FC 1-0 Athletic Club Olarria
Athletic Club Olarria 0-2 Gesterlake FC (0-3 agg)

Miners FC 1-0 Rumiatzi United
Rumiatzi United 2-1 Miners FC (2-1 AET, 2-2 agg, 3-4 PKs)

Ituraitz FC 3-3 Lermendia FC
Lermendia FC 1-0 Ituraitz FC (4-3 agg)

Royal Rumiatzi 1-0 Echegoyan FC
Echegoyan FC 0-1 Royal Rumiatzi (0-2 agg)

Athletic Club Rumiatzi 1-0 Basabe Old Boys
Basabe Old Boys 1-1 Athletic Club Rumiatzi (1-2 agg)

Letzama FC 4-0 Winteredge Pirates
Winteredge Pirates 2-1 Letzama FC (2-5 agg)

Old City Central 0-0 The Army Club
The Army Club 5-1 Old City Central (5-1 agg)

Urbitzo FC 1-2 Antiguoko FC
Antiguoko FC 2-1 Urbitzo FC (4-2 agg)

Sporting Ibarguren 1-1 Urbizania United
Urbizania United 0-1 Sporting Ibarguren (1-2 agg)

Ibarbe Polo Club 1-2 Ituraitz Victory
Ituraitz Victory 0-0 Ibarbe Polo Club (2-1 agg)

Mauritza FC 2-1 Scarlettville Rough Riders
Scarlettville Rough Riders 1-1 Mauritza FC (2-3 agg)

Astograth University 1-0 Blue Mountain Range
Blue Mountain Range 0-2 Astograth University (0-3 agg)

The Round of 32 was more entertaining than usual, as Ximun Orieta edged Gortz United in a northwestern derby, Lermendia FC pulled off a memorable upset by beating four-time Royal Cup champions Ituraitz FC and the luck of the draw paired the giants of Royal Rumiatzi with the titans of Echegoyan FC – making them both seem normal-sized – in a duel that was won by Echegoyan home and away courtesy of Salum Merec and Iban Bachiondo.

Round of 16
Athletic Club Rumiatzi 1-1 Ximun Orieta FC
Ximun Orieta FC 4-2 Athletic Club Rumiatzi (5-3 agg)

Mauritza FC 1-4 Royal Rumiatzi
Royal Rumiatzi 4-0 Mauritza FC (8-1 agg)

Gesterlake FC 1-1 Miners FC
Miners FC 0-3 Gesterlake FC (1-4 agg)

Athletic Club Yungoitio 0-2 Urbizania Wanderers
Urbizania Wanderers 0-1 Athletic Club Yungoitio (2-1 agg)

Lermendia FC 3-1 The Army Club
The Army Club 3-0 Lermendia FC (4-3 agg)

Letzama FC 0-2 Ituraitz Victory
Ituraitz Victory 3-2 Letzama FC (5-2 agg)

Antiguoko FC 1-0 Sporting Ibarguren
Sporting Ibarguren 1-2 Antiguoko FC (1-3 agg)

Astograth University 1-0 East Railway
East Railway 0-2 Astograth University (0-3 agg)

Gesterlake FC found the goals they couldn't in their league form, hammering Miners FC to reach the quarterfinals, while Royal Rumiatzi demolished the modest Mauritza FC. Urbizania Wanderers were put under pressure by Athletic Club Yungoitio but still managed to make it through thanks to their first leg result. The Army Club turned their tie against Lermendia FC in spectacular fashion, which is something Letzama couldn't do against Ituraitz Victory. Antiguoko Fcbecame the only Second Division side in the quarterfinals after beating the third-tier Sporting Ibarguren and Astograth University strolled into the final eight after a relatively simple tie against East Railway.

Quarterfinals
Ximun Orieta FC 0-4 Royal Rumiatzi
Royal Rumiatzi 1-0 Ximun Orieta FC (5-0 agg)

Gesterlake FC 0-0 Urbizania Wanderers
Urbizania Wanderers 1-1 Gesterlake FC (2-1 AET, 2-1 agg)

The Army Club 4-0 Ituraitz Victory
Ituraitz Victory 3-3 The Army Club (3-7 agg)

Antiguoko FC 1-2 Astograth University
Astograth University 2-0 Antiguoko FC (4-1 agg)

Elmsvikur and Nehafsaim made short work of Ximun Orieta FC as Royal Rumiatzi continued their warpath to the title. Wanderers had a tough opponent in Gesterlake, Fantasia Cecil-Marie the only one capable of slipping past their defense and scoring the winner in extra time. The Army Club pummeled Ituraitz Victory, and Astograth University eliminated Antiguoko to make it an all-top-tier final four.

Semifinals
Royal Rumiatzi 1-0 Urbizania Wanderers
Urbizania Wanderers 0-1 Royal Rumiatzi (0-2 agg)

The Army Club 0-1 Astograth University
Astograth University 4-2 The Army Club (5-2 agg)

Wilson Prieto, with one of his trademark penalties, and new acquisition Brandon Bishop secured Royal Rumiatzi's fourth Royal Cup final, having won two of the other three they've played; Wanderers are left with a burning desire for revenge after being deprived of both this and the First Division title. Astograth University, for their part, easily dispatched the cross-town Army Club with an inspired showing from Tilford Quirin.

Royal Cup Final
@ Grand Duke's Stadium, Rumiatzi
Royal Rumiatzi 0-1 Astograth University

An all-Rumiatzi final, highly anticipated. University's first, the Knights' fourth; Grand Duke's was packed to the rafters with fans of the latter. But much like last time, when Royal Rumiatzi was embarassed in their home city by the Ituraitzi upstarts, the underdogs proved superior and took home a Royal Cup right from under their noses, Grand Duke Lastur himself handing over the trophy to the venerable Urdaspal Treto with visible reluctance.

On three minutes, a long Lukuix free-kick was headed down by Leheren Ubago and tapped in by their Citiz star Tilford Quirin; the rest of the match was a dominance on behalf of the Royalists that never translated into an equaliser. They grazed and struck the post numerous times, and a man of the match performance from goalkeeper Churio Muniya denied them on the long shots and one-on-ones. In the end, it could've been two for University as Loren Dornaletze ran with it on the counter-attack and left it back for Guerrikaechebarria, who missed incredibly as the whistle sounded and the men in white and light blue at long last celebrated their very first honour.

CHAMPIONS

ASTOGRATH UNIVERSITY
(1st title)

First Division Awards
Player of the Season: 1. Ellis Elmsvikur (Royal Rumiatzi) 2. Edwardo Baez (Urbizania Wanderers) 3. Soter Sarlange (Ituraitz FC)
Young Player of the Season: 1. Yokin Arizmande (Urbizania Wanderers) 2. Vladimir Konovalov (Ituraitz Victory) 3. Dima Petersen (Ituraitz FC)
Signing of the Season: 1. Ellis Elmsvikur (Royal Rumiatzi) 2. Edwardo Baez (Urbizania Wanderers) 3. Soter Sarlange (Ituraitz FC)
Top Scorer: 21 – Soter Sarlange (Ituraitz FC) 19 – Kauldi Isasmendi (Echegoyan FC) 18 - Fabián Taggliafico (Urbizania Wanderers)
Team of the Season: Cheru Larretape (Royal Rumiatzi); Urtzi Galard (Royal Rumiatzi), Yokin Arizmande (Urbizania Wanderers), Aurelio Seriesta (Echegoyan FC), Dima Petersen (Ituraitz FC); Lekubegi Guerrikaechebarria (Astograth University), Edwardo Baez (Urbizania Wanderers), Leizarraga Lukuix (Astograth University), Anixi Eturaspe (Royal Rumiatzi); Ellis Elmsvikur (Royal Rumiatzi), Soter Sarlange (Ituraitz FC)


­Qualified for International Tournaments
Champions' Cup: Royal Rumiatzi, Urbizania Wanderers
Globe Cup: Ituraitz FC, Astograth University, Echegoyan FC
Series B Champions' Cup: Athletic Club Olarria, East Railway, Lermendia FC, Ibarbe Polo Club
Cygnus Cup: Astograth University
Rushmore Copa de Campeones: Royal Rumiatzi, Urbizania Wanderers
Rushmore Copa de los Príncipes: Ituraitz FC, Astograth University

[Whirl Islands]

The Whirl Islands Premier League Season 14

Fourteen seasons of Whirl Islands Premier League action have already been held, so let's have a quick look at what happened this last season...

Standings

Team                          P   W   D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
  1 Navel FC                 33  20   6   7  65  39  +26  66 CC
  2 Navel Sharks             33  16  11   6  53  28  +25  59 CC
  3 FC Atlantis              33  16   9   8  51  36  +15  57 GC - CdlP
  4 Lagoon Red Diamonds      33  12  13   8  38  32   +6  49 GC - CdlP
  5 Eastburg United          33  12  11  10  35  32   +3  47 GC
  6 Portland Greencaps       33  12   9  12  38  39   -1  45
  7 Vieux-Port FC            33   9  11  13  44  45   -1  38
  8 Náutico                  33   9  10  14  32  39   -7  37
  9 Narissa Dolphins         33   9  10  14  28  42  -14  37
 10 Halcones de Maracaibo    33   7  13  13  33  44  -11  34
 11 Racing de Terranova      33   7  11  15  31  39   -8  32
 12 Lagoon Crocodiles        33   6  12  15  26  59  -33  30 REL

And once again, both Navel titans find themselves fighting for the title, with NFC taking advantage over the Sharks thanks to their wins in the Navel derbies that helped them claim the championship from their arch-rivals, who were at the brink of being left without Champions' Cup participation this upcoming UICA cycle due to Atlantis' spectacular comeback in the last third of the season, however, it was not enough to strip Navel Sharks from second place and the Yellow-Blacks had to settle for third place and a Globe Cup berth. Meanwhile, the Red Diamonds, Eastburg United, and the Greencaps were in their own particular fight for the last Globe Cup berths, but Portland's resurgence this season was not enough to put them back on the international stage, and LRD and Eastburg will be playing in the Globe Cup next season.

And this time, the struggle against relegation was more exciting than ever, given the fact that it involved half the league at some point in the season, with both Vieux-Port teams, Narissa, Halcones, Racing de Terranova, and Lagoon Crocodiles trying to avoid the drop by ending in last place of the standings. Eventually, the issue was reduced to only Racing and the Crocodiles, with the team from Terranova leading LRD's rival by 2 points, and while Racing had an easier closing fixture as they had to host the Dolphins, the Crocodiles had a tough mission as they had to visit Jamestown to face the Sharks and had no option different to win and expect Racing not to do so. Racing only tied Narissa, but the Crocodiles were unable to do their part of the deal and bowed out of the Premier League with a 1-1 draw against the Sharks.

The Whirl Islands Campeonato Nacional Season 16

The unimportant Campeonato Nacional reached its sixteenth season with some familiar faces plotting their return to the Premier League, while other not-so-familiar ones were looking to make themselves known. Eventually, Union ended their period of distress and suffering in the second division with a championship and a promotion over their arch-rivals Sparta, who were relegated 2 seasons ago, and after not taking the affair too seriously the last time, this time they tried to go back up to no avail. Athletic Victoria were also unable to bounce back to the Premier League after their relegation last season, despite they were fighting with Union and Sparta for the title and in spite of the fact they were leading the competition for several weeks. And the fourth SBCC berth went to Deportivo Maracaibo, who wanted to emulate their rivals (Halcones) without success, as they were too far from the actual fight at the top. The biggest disappointment of the season were the Seahawks, who saw the other side of the coin after recent seasons of brilliance.

Team                            P   W   D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
  1 Union FC                 33  19   6   8  54  26  +28  63 CH/P - SBCC
  2 Sparta Navel             33  17   9   7  43  27  +16  60 SBCC
  3 Athletic Victoria        33  17   9   7  41  27  +14  60 SBCC
  4 Deportivo Maracaibo      33  15   7  11  38  33   +5  52 SBCC
  5 FC Moncton               33  11  12  10  31  33   -2  45
  6 Olimpia                  33   9  15   9  29  25   +4  42
  7 Hoxvathor Seahawks       33  10   8  15  37  42   -5  38
  8 FC Terranova             33   9  10  14  26  43  -17  37
  9 Sporting Ayacucho        33   9   9  15  27  42  -15  36
 10 CCD Eastburg             33   8  11  14  28  36   -8  35
 11 Atlético Narissa         33   8  10  15  31  36   -5  34
 12 Arica FC                 33   7  12  14  27  42  -15  33

The Eleventh Islander Championship

With the return of the Whirl Islands Premier League as the highest tier of Whirl-Islander professional football, the Islander Championship now gives a single berth for the Cygnus Cup.

Quarter-Finals
Navel FC 4-0 Náutico
Navel Sharks 3-1 Vieux-Port FC
FC Atlantis 0-1 Portland Greencaps
Lagoon Red Diamonds 0-0 Eastburg United (0-0 AET, 1-3 PKs)

Semi-Finals
Navel FC 1-0 Eastburg United
Navel Sharks 1-2 Portland Greencaps

Final @ Portomar Field, Portomar, Navel Island (Attendance: 22,013)
Navel FC 0-2 Portland Greencaps

Congratulations to the Portland Greencaps, who won the eleventh Islander Championship and qualified for the next Cygnus Cup!

UICA Qualification:
CC: Navel FC, Navel Sharks
GC: FC Atlantis, Lagoon Red Diamonds, Eastburg United
SBCC: Union FC, Sparta Navel, Athletic Victoria, Deportivo Maracaibo

Cygnus Cup qualifier: Portland Greencaps

Rushmori Qualification:

Copa de Campeones: Navel FC, Navel Sharks
Copa de los Príncipes: FC Atlantis, Lagoon Red Diamonds

[Vilita]

(Note: V-League 31 will determine the qualifiers for the 40th UICA Championships and related International Cycle)

MID-SEASON SUMMARY

V-League: 31st Season Tropical Trophy
The Tropical Trophy was contested earlier by Jungle Strike FC and Kiiarana City, a detailed report available in this previous Newswire

OPENING DAY SUMMARY:
The big match to start the season saw the Turoki Tide, Season 29 Runners-Up and Tropical Trophy Winners squaring off against Kiiarana City, the previous Season's Runner-Up and reigning Tropical Trophy champions.

The match was an opportunity for both teams to stake their claims as the primary challengers to Strike's reign as the Stellar Division champions and it was the Tide who struck first through Relmar Wioauoi in the 17th minute. The early goal ended up making the difference and Rexii Tzikas netted an insurance goal as the match wound down to give the Tide the 2-0 victory and scuttling any momentum Kiiarana may have had coming into the season following their Tropical Trophy Triumph.

Elswhere, defending champions Strike FC were held to a shock draw by newly promoted Nusira Lionta, the only match on the opening day which ended in a draw. The Yeaddin Owls, Turoki United, Kionao Locals, Cednia Beach and Makosile all recorded opening day victories to sit level atop the table off to the best possible start.

THROUGH MATCHDAY 5:
The big match on matchday 2 saw Strike hosting Arcticala Inlet in a match with title implications. Anthony Rojas opened the scoring for the visitors but Krytenia's Matt Ordish quickly equalized for Strike. The match was level at 2-2 until late in the match when Ritopa Simafela fouled Lita Adjei in the penalty area, gifting the Electricians the 3-2 win after Camthalio Ringeril's penalty conversion. After two matchdays, only two teams, Turoki United and Kionao Locals, remained unblemished. The Locals held Strike to a thrilling 3-3 draw on Matchday 3 while Turoki were also held allowing Cednia Beach to leap frog to the top of the table after their 3-0 thrashing of Nusira Lionta.

The tone for the season might have been set at the Cednia Beach Center on Matchday 4, as a tense match saw Camthalio Ringeril with another late winner to propel Arcticala Inlet to the top of the table after a slow start.

It took 5 matchdays but Strike finally recorded their first win of the season against Kiiara-Torra to move up into the top half of the table. Cednia Beach kept pace with the leaders winning a critical Turori derby against Kionao Locals.

THROUGH MATCHDAY 10:
It was clear on Matchday 6 that there may have been a changing of the guard in the Vilitan League as defending champions Strike went down 2-0 to Makosile while Tropical Trophy winners Kiiarana were crushed 3-0 by leaders Arcticala Inlet, sending Kiiarana into the early relegation zone. The field caught up however on Matchday 7 as Colonial Sile stopped the Electricians momentum and the top 6 teams pulled within 3 points of the leaders keeping the league table uncharacteristicly tight.

The Electricians were held again on Matchday 9 allowing the Yeaddin Owls to move atop the table with a multitude of teams hot on their tails, heading into a massive Matchday 10 that would flop the top 6, the Owls dropping from 1st to 6th after being defeated by Turoki United, who moved level top (19p) with Arcticala Inlet and Cednia Beach, one point ahead of Makosile, Colonial Sile and Yeaddin on 18 points. Strike prowled behind in 7th while Kiiarana were dissapointing in the relegation zone on just 6 points.

THROUGH MID-SEASON:

Kiiarana's misery got worse on Matchday 11 as the travelled to the Lonngeylin Coliseum to get absolutely crushed by Strike in clear retribution for the Tropical Trophy defeat from earlier in the season. Kiiarana had two players sent off in the match as Strike closed the gap to just two points behind the top 6.

Strike clawed back into the Top 6 on Matchday 12 upending Colonial Sile while the rest of the top 4 beat up on each other, allowing Yeaddin and Arcticala Inlet to pull ahead, setting up an epic showdown at the Lonngeylin Coliseum to mark the seasons halfway point.

Despite the 'classicality' of the original rivalry between the Yeaddin Owls and Marine Coast United, statistics show that Yeaddin and Strike have finished 1-2 in the Stellar Division standings 7 times, the same as Yeaddin and Marine Coast have done the trick.

With the Owls tasting some of the missing pre-gap magic atop the Table, Strike sat 5 points back looking to firmly plant themselves back into the title picture for the second half of the season.

It didn't take long for Strike to get their fans into the game, Yves Gadois connecting on a header just 90 seconds after the kickoff to propel the defending champs ahead of the leaders, a lead they would protect through the half while continuing to pepper shots at Haneshi Hamaaz'urii. Things took a turn however when Strike's defender Simafela was sent off for dangerous play, giving the Owls a way back into the match.

The Owls began to pressure Nycflala Kater's goal in the second half looking for a way to keep the gap between them and the Venom in the table. Krytenian defender Matt Ordish had other ideas, however, picking out chance after chance and clearing the danger, helping Strike hold on and pull within 2 points of the three-way tie atop the Stellar Division Table.

Cednia Beach, Makosile and the Yeaddin Owls sat on 24 points, each representing a different land mass as the top 6 were within just 2 points setting up a spectactular second half.

In 7th, Colonial Sile were an Island of their own, 3 points behind 6th and 4 ahead of the 8th place Turoki Tide. In the Relegation zone, Jlinal Cove remained winless at the bottom of the table with 1-win Kiiarana shockingly losing touch with the pack.



MID-SEASON TABLES & STATS:

STANDINGS AFTER 13 of 26 MATCHES

    STELLAR DIVISION   GP  W  D  L GF-A PTS 
  1 Cednia Beach       13  7  3  3 14-6  24 
  2 Makosile           13  7  3  3 14-7  24 
  3 Yeaddin Owls       13  7  3  3 13-10 24 
  4 Arcticala Inlet    13  7  2  4 21-11 23 
  5 Strike             13  6  4  3 24-18 22 
  6 Turoki             13  5  6  2 10-7  21 
  7 Colonial           13  5  4  4  8-8  19 
  8 Kionao Locals      13  3  7  3 12-13 16 
  9 Turoki Tide        13  3  6  4  9-10 15 
 10 Mliona-Lpaka       13  3  6  4  7-13 15 
 11 Kiiara-Torra       13  4  2  7 12-14 14 
 12 Nusira Lionta      13  2  6  5  6-11 12 
 13 Kiiarana           13  1  4  8  9-21  7 
 14 Jlinal Cove         1  0  6  7 11-2   6 
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Individual Stat Update

Strike's Viji-Mara Lawaai topped the Goalscoring charts at mid-season with 7 goals, followed closely by Arcticala Inlet's Camthalio Ringeril with 6.

OPENING DAY SUMMARY:
The 31st Season of the 'best of the rest' in the Declasse division of the Vilitan League opened with very little separation between any of the sides with 5 of the 7 matches ending in a draw. Mavaloiao got the early jump with their 2-1 victory over Lonngeylin Coast, Homelands Our's Jamie Long on the scoresheet for the League Leaders. The other victors were Tivali City who recorded a shock victory over Stellar Division demotees Turoki Isle putting an early dent in the Islanders bid to bounce right back up to the top flight.

THROUGH MATCHDAY 8:
The theme of the season in the Declasse was back to defense with only third placed Morata Valley averaging more than one goal scored per match through 8 games. Season 2 Cup winners Tivali City topped the table after a trio of 1-0 victories followed closely by Eastal Lunar. At the bottom of the table, newcomers Yutzie Sorma and Inura Forests were both searching for their first victories, along with Irottea FC.

THROUGH MID-SEASON:


MID-SEASON TABLES & STATS:

STANDINGS AFTER 13 of 26 MATCHES

    DECLASSE DIVISION   GP  W  D  L GF-A PTS 
  1 Eastal Lunar        13  6  6  1 11-4  24 
  2 Mavaloiao           13  6  5  2 12-7  23 
  3 Turoki Isle         13  7  2  4 10-7  23 
  4 Tivali City         13  6  4  3  6-3  22 
  5 Morata Valley       13  5  5  3 10-7  20 
  6 Marine Coast        13  4  7  2 10-7  19 
  7 Inland Peaks        13  4  7  2  5-4  19 
  8 Tivali              13  5  3  5  6-6  18 
  9 Lopinka             13  4  6  3  4-4  18 
 10 Lonngeylin Coast    13  4  4  5  7-8  16 
 11 Yutzie Sorma        13  2  4  7  2-8  10 
 12 Inura Forests       13  0  8  5  2-7   8 
 13 Irottea             13  0  8  5  1-7   8 
 14 FC Almintora        13  1  5  7  2-9   8 
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Vilitan Cup Group Stage:
Group 1 saw non-leaguers Marta Seraai edge out Kikanla Toau for the final qualifying position to the knockout rounds behind Turoki United, the first time the Seraai non-leaguers advanced to the knockout stage. Group 2 saw the return of a rivalry as Strike welcomed Marine Coast United to the Lonngeylin Coliseum, disposing of the now-Declasse side 2-0 and eliminating them from the competition while clinching the group where they will be joined in the knockout stage by Mavaloiao City. Non-League sides Sile Town and Surf Jettica were no match for Nusira Lionta and Lonngeylin Coast in Group 3, neither able to score a single goal.

In Group 4, perhaps the greatest Non-League side in Turorian history, reigning UICA Series 'B' Champions, Cedniavella Turori, topped the group, eliminating the Kionao Locals in the process and joined by Irottea in the knockout stage. In Group 5, Eastal Lunar and Kiiara-Torra had no problem advancing beyond their non-League opposition. Group 6 saw a trio of League sides and Morata Valley was the odd team out as Colonial Sile and FC Almintora advanced. Perhaps the true shock of the group stage came in Group 7 as the Lopinka Rovers and Lopinka Locals stunned Cednia Beach AFC, knocking the former Stellar Division champs out of the cup at the first stage for just the 6th time in 31 seasons.

Group 8 saw no surprises as Inland Peaks and Makosile advanced while Group 9 was bad news for the Island Emirate of Turori with newly invited Declasse side Inura Forests crashing out after a pair of drubbings, 0-5 against the Turoki Tide and 0-4 against Arcticala Inlet, before claiming the slim 1-0 victory over Non-League Turorian side Sokattack Mliona to regain some semblance of respect. Recently relegated Riailia Village began to make their claim for a re-invitation to the league by defeating Turoki Isle and drawing against the Yeaddin Owls, eliminating both sides to join Kiiarana in the Knockout stage. Turori's Mliona-Lpaka took control of Group 11 to advance along with Jlinal Cove.




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Past Seasons, Format and Background Information on the Vilitan League is available in the Vilitan League Thread
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[Civil Citizenry]

Per this post, the Citiz international entrants are:

Champions' Cup ~ Skyanter Infantry, Merrilin Chasers*
Globe Cup ~ Astodon Lannies, Chastings Barts**, Athenian Towns***
Copa de Campeones ~ Merrilin Chasers, Astodon Lannies
Copa de los Príncipes ~ Woodlands Lumberjacks, Islaic Gold
Cygnus Cup ~ Merrilin Chasers

* currently listed as Merrilin FC
** currently listed as Chastings Heights
*** currently listed as Athens Town

[Unified Falcon]

Unified Falcon Football League Season 1 Postseason

Sponsored By

Unified Falcon Writer: Brian Pollack
Falconfar Writer: Ian Desmond
Falconear Writer: Pierre DePont

The final result-installment of the first season of Unified Falcon football, here we go!

Falconfar Cup Final

1 Iona Spaceport Defenders 3–0 7 Vititi Paladins @ The Queen's Dome, Irwabi, Falcon, Falconfar

Didier is dead-on one more time as Garland-Hart scores a brace to lead the Defenders to defend their Falconfar Cup win. For all the offensive weapons that Vititi had in their disposal, they couldn't quite get past "The Iron Man" of Iona Spaceport.

Falconear Cup Final

11 Ewyyinna 1–2 31 Tref Bangor @ Stade de Nationale, Parheft, Falconear

Tref Bangor wins the fourth Falconear Cup and clinches the 25th seed in the Unified Falcon Cup.

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Unified Falcon Cup Seeding

The Unified Falcon Cup will be held between the forty-eight Unified Falcon League teams and sixteen teams from the lower leagues. As there are seven lower divisions, two teams will be accepted apiece from the five lowest divisions, and three apiece from the two higher divisions, for a total of sixteen. As winners of the Falconear Cup, Tref Bangor is awarded no lower than the twenty-fifth seed in the Cup.

Quarterfinals
Locksgren Tappers 3–2 Jackson Flames
New Imperia Warriors 1–0 Rallion Guards
Baskardo Storm 0–0 Newshanville Pilots (1–1 AET) (4–5 pen.)
Oprium Executioners 4–2 Kirlin City Flyers

Semifinals
Locksgren Tappers 2–3 Newshanville Pilots
New Imperia Warriors 2–1 Oprium Executioners

3rd Place
Locksgren Tappers 3–2 Oprium Executioners

Championship
New Imperia Warriors 0–1 Newshanville Pilots

Qualified for Unified Falcon Cup: Newshanville Pilots, New Imperia Warriors, Locksgren Tappers

Quarterfinals
Cassion Zips 1–0 Comoso Blue Jackets
Iona City Ants 5–2 Kanino Wings
Manecar Hawks 2–2 Maxville Crew (2–2 AET) (4–5 pen.)
Lokka Jolt 5–2 Eturu Eagles

Semifinals
Cassion Zips 1–1 Maxville Crew (1–2 AET)
Iona City Ants 2–4 Lokka Jolt

Championship
Lokka Jolt 0–0 Maxville Crew (0–1 AET)

Qualified for Unified Falcon Cup: Maxville Crew, Lokka Jolt

Quarterfinals
Visiharu 6–2 Aberdàr
Abergavenny 1–0 De Irsan
Tref Bangor 2–1 Aersan
Glynrhedynog Unedig 1–0 Llanbradach

Semifinals
Visiharu 3–2 Glynrhedynog Unedig
Abergavenny 0–0 Tref Bangor (0–0 AET) (6–5 pen.)

Championship
Visiharu 0–1 Abergavenny

Qualified for Unified Falcon Cup: Abergavenny, Visiharu, Tref Bangor (As Falconear Cup Champions)

Quarterfinals
Wahai 1–1 Clwb Wuru (2–1 AET)
Clwb Gorllewin Okshjoven 5–2 Unnkgraft
CPD Dinas Bargoed 1–0 Ddisglair
CPD Dinas Hovsan 1–3 Nelleheim Unedig

Semifinals
Wahai 4–1 Nelleheim Unedig
Clwb Gorllewin Okshjoven 0–0 CPD Dinas Bargoed (0–0 AET) (2–4 pen.)

Championship
Wahai 1–0 CPD Dinas Bargoed

Qualified for Unified Falcon Cup: Wahai, CPD Dinas Bargoed

Quarterfinals
Sêr Gwiblog Newydd 1–1 Tref Ceohoft (1–1 AET) (3–5 pen.)
Oyfer 4–3 Zarahai
Dinas Gorllewin Frhosen 4–4 CPD Dinas Hwlffordd (4–4 AET) (5–4 pen.)
Ryttanham 3–3 Avelon Unedig (3–3 AET) (3–4 pen.)

Semifinals
Oyfer 0–2 Tref Ceohoft
Dinas Gorllewin Frhosen 3–4 Avelon Unedig

Championship
Avelon Unedig 3–5 Tref Ceohoft

Qualified for Unified Falcon Cup: Tref Ceohoft, Avelon Unedig

Quarterfinals
CPD Dinas Caedydd 1–0 Zurie
Tynr 2–2 Rhymney (3–2 AET)
CPD Dinas Mmyrskanor 0–1 CPD Erswin
Tref Aersan 1–1 Lukwild (2–2 AET) (6–7 pen.)

Semifinals
CPD Dinas Caedydd 3–0 CPD Erswin
Tynr 1–2 Lukwild

Championship
CPD Dinas Caedydd 2–4 Lukwild

Qualified for Unified Falcon Cup: Lukwild, CPD Dinas Caedydd

Quarterfinals
Ddasoi 5–3 Irahaf
Dinas Gorllewin Rectvis 2–3 De Xaxor
Cronfeydd Wrth Gefn Mykras 4–1 Kanethil
Hwlffordd Unedig 3–3 Mykras (4–4 AET) (3–4 pen.)

Semifinals
Ddasoi 1–0 De Xaxor
Cronfeydd Wrth Gefn Mykras 1–1 Mykras (1–1 AET) (1–3 pen.)

Championship
Ddasoi 2–2 Mykras (2–2 AET) (1–4 pen.)

Qualified for Unified Falcon Cup: Mykras, Ddasoi

#  Team
1  Iona Spaceport Defenders
2  La Pinatra Crusaders
3  Pyria Thunder
4  Rhymney Unedig
5  New Irswabi Red
6  Vititi Paladins
7  Iriwati Panthers
8  Gilfach
9  Mmyrskanor Unedig
10 CPD Dinas Parheft
11 Lleng Machnylleth
12 CPD Dinas Larai
13 Manvero Heroes
14 Iona Junction Spiders
15 Ewyyinna
16 Dinas Jukain Unedig
17 Loreza Racers
18 Kings Castell-Nedd
19 Parahai
20 Pikana Pirates
21 De Ioke
22 Mara Kora Bulldogs
23 Rhyfelwr Baraft
24 Janesville Kings
25 Tref Bangor
26 Clwb Sahaive
27 Ytriba Shock
28 Loittra
29 CPD Dinas Vale Ebbw
30 Votto Toren Buccaneers
31 Mykras Unedig
32 CPD Enfys
33 Treharris
34 Croes Cydweli
35 Vincevol Stars
36 Juyroai
37 Cynghreiriaid Yroiti
38 Noxion Hydra
39 Dinas Gorllewin Fakar
40 Wurlington Dynamos
41 Vanhol Unedig
42 New Kinsi Cyborgs
43 Baratoko Rebels
44 CPD Temlwyr Bangor
45 Canesbrough Tornadoes
46 Lyron Lancers
47 Triora Wild
48 Rehaven Tide
49 South Irswabi Tigers
50 Abergavenny
51 Newshanville Pilots
52 Visiharu
53 New Imperia Warriors
54 Locksgren Tappers
55 Wahai
56 Maxville Crew
57 CPD Dinas Bargoed
58 Lokka Jolt
59 Tref Ceohoft
60 Avelon Unedig
61 Lukwild
62 CPD Dinas Caedydd
63 Mykras
64 Ddasoi

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Unified Falcon Cup I

1 Iona Spaceport Defenders 1–0 64 Ddasoi
2 La Pinatra Crusaders 0–0 63 Mykras (1–0 AET)
3 Pyria Thunder 1–0 62 CPD Dinas Caedydd
4 Rhymney Unedig 1–0 61 Lukwild
5 New Irswabi Red 6–3 60 Avelon Unedig
6 Vititi Paladins 2–0 59 Tref Ceohoft
7 Iriwati Panthers 2–1 58 Lokka Jolt
8 Gilfach 4–1 57 CPD Dinas Bargoed
9 Mmyrskanor Unedig 4–2 56 Maxville Crew
10 CPD Dinas Parheft 1–0 55 Wahai
11 Lleng Machnylleth 2–1 54 Locksgren Tappers
12 CPD Dinas Larai 1–1 53 New Imperia Warriors (3–2 AET)
13 Manvero Heroes 2–2 52 Visiharu (3–3 AET) (5–4 pen.)
14 Iona Junction Spiders 2–0 51 Newshanville Pilots
15 Ewyyinna 2–0 50 Abergavenny
16 Dinas Jukain Unedig 1–1 49 South Irswabi Tigers (2–2 AET) (4–5 pen.)
17 Loreza Racers 1–2 48 Rehaven Tide
18 Kings Castell-Nedd 4–4 47 Triora Wild (5–5 AET) (4–2 pen.)
19 Parahai 4–0 46 Lyron Lancers
20 Pikana Pirates 1–1 45 Canesbrough Tornadoes (2–1 AET)
21 De Ioke 0–1 44 CPD Temlwyr Bangor
22 Mara Kora Bulldogs 5–3 43 Baratoko Rebels
23 Rhyfelwr Baraft 1–2 42 New Kinsi Cyborgs
24 Janesville Kings 1–2 41 Vanhol Unedig
25 Tref Bangor 0–0 40 Wurlington Dynamos (1–1 AET) (0–1 pen.)
26 Clwb Sahaive 3–0 39 Dinas Gorllewin Fakar
27 Ytriba Shock 3–3 38 Noxion Hydra (4–4 AET) (6–7 pen.)
28 Loittra 4–1 37 Cynghreiriaid Yroiti
29 CPD Dinas Vale Ebbw 0–0 36 Juyroai (0–1 AET)
30 Votto Toren Buccaneers 0–0 35 Vincevol Stars (0–0 AET) (4–1 pen.)
31 Mykras Unedig 1–2 34 Croes Cydweli
32 CPD Enfys 0–2 33 Treharris

1 Iona Spaceport Defenders 2–0 49 South Irswabi Tigers
2 La Pinatra Crusaders 1–2 48 Rehaven Tide
3 Pyria Thunder 1–3 44 CPD Temlwyr Bangor
4 Rhymney Unedig 1–0 42 New Kinsi Cyborgs
5 New Irswabi Red 2–0 41 Vanhol Unedig
6 Vititi Paladins 3–3 40 Wurlington Dynamos (3–3 AET) (2–3 pen.)
7 Iriwati Panthers 3–2 38 Noxion Hydra
8 Gilfach 4–4 36 Juyroai (4–4 AET) (2–4 pen.)
9 Mmyrskanor Unedig 2–2 34 Croes Cydweli (3–2 AET)
10 CPD Dinas Parheft 2–4 33 Treharris
11 Lleng Machnylleth 2–1 30 Votto Toren Buccaneers
12 CPD Dinas Larai 1–3 28 Loittra
13 Manvero Heroes 4–2 Clwb Sahaive
14 Iona Junction Spiders 2–1 Mara Kora Bulldogs
15 Ewyyinna 2–0 20 Pikana Pirates
18 Kings Castell-Nedd 2–1 19 Parahai

So many upsets this round, it's hard to count them all. La Pinatra and Pyria both fall to Second Division sides, while Iona Spaceport holds on. Vititi and CPD Dinas Parheft are also victims to the surge of Second Division teams that seem determined to win this Cup.

Round of 16
1 Iona Spaceport Defenders 2–1 48 Rehaven Tide
4 Rhymney Unedig 0–1 44 CPD Temlwyr Bangor
5 New Irswabi Red 0–1 40 Wurlington Dynamos
7 Iriwati Panthers 2–2 Juyroai (2–2 AET) (4–3 pen.)
9 Mmyrskanor Unedig 2–3 33 Treharris
11 Lleng Machnylleth 2–3 28 Loittra
13 Manvero Heroes 3–4 18 Kings Castell-Nedd
14 Iona Junction Spiders 3–0 15 Ewyyinna

Only three top 16 teams remain: Irwin Garland-Hart and the Defenders, with Didier's solid keeping; Iriwati and its interesting offensive crew; and Iona Junction, determined to salvage a spent season. Manvero died by the sword, as they weren't able to score enough goals to get by the Kings.

Quarterfinals
1 Iona Spaceport Defenders 4–1 44 CPD Temlwyr Bangor
7 Iriwati Panthers 5–0 40 Wurlington Dynamos
14 Iona Junction Spiders 4–3 33 Treharris
18 Kings Castell-Nedd 1–1 28 Loittra (1–1 AET) (4–5 pen.)

Little-known Michael Robeson of Iona Junction scored a hat-trick as the Spiders are in the Semifinals. Iriwati exploded for five goals, Rayon scoring three. The Defenders, though, are looking for a Tripe Crown this season...

Semifinals
1 Iona Spaceport Defenders 5–2 28 Loittra
7 Iriwati Panthers 1–0 14 Iona Junction Spiders

It will be an all-Falconfar final at the Unification Dome in Tynr, Falconear, as the Defenders will look for another sound outing from Didier. Iriwati edged the Spiders to deny the Spiders the chance for an all-Iona final, the second cup semifinal this season the Spiders have lost. Iona Spaceport vs. Iriwati it will be.

Championship @ The Unification Dome, Tynr, Falconear, Unified Falcon
1 Iona Spaceport Defenders 0–0 7 Iriwati Panthers (0–0 AET) (4–2 pen.)

The Defenders have accomplished the Triple Crown! Although the Panthers held Garland-Hart and company for one hundred and twenty minutes, Didier was a better goalkeeper than his counterpart. With the continuing dominance of Iona Spaceport despite the merger, a dynasty may be forming...

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Unified Falcon Football League Season I Awards
Golden Boot (Top five who scored more than twenty): Henri Toval (Vititi) 29, Irwin Garland-Hart (Iona Spaceport) 27, Jared Yemar (Vititi) 26, Natasha Myiavic (Iriwati) 25, Jerôme Nasaic (New Irswabi) 24
Golden Glove (Must concede less than fifty): Jacques Didier (La Pinatra-Iona Spaceport) 33, Ivan Hammer (Pyria) 41
Top International: Irwin Garland-Hart (Iona Spaceport), Sherrod Bishop (Iona Junction), Ignacio Agosti (Vititi), Shelley Elliot (Manvero), Iosef Niskakangasi (Vititi)
Top Young Players: Iosef Niskakangasi, Striker (Vititi), Ivan Hammer, Goalkeeper (Pyria), Brian Dormad, Midfielder (Rhymney Unedig), Freddie Yerk, Defender (La Pinatra)
Team of the Season: GK Jacques Didier (Iona Spaceport), DEF Ignacio Agosti (Vititi), DEF Michael Dernier (Parahai-Iona Spaceport), DEF Sharon Tundai (Pyria), MID Sol Sjodin (Manvero), MID Henri Toval (Vititi), MID Natasha Myavic (Iriwati), MID Jerôme Nasaic (New Irswabi), FOR Irwin Garland-Hart (Iona Spaceport), FOR Iosef Niskakangasi (Vititi), FOR Jared Yemar (Vititi), Manager Imara Newson (Iona Spaceport)

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Unified Falcon's International Qualifiers:
Preview Falconfar/Falconear Cup Seeding First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Final Quarter

As evidenced by these posts and this current one, Unified Falcon (UNF), successor of Falconfar (FAL), will send these teams to international competitions: Falconear (FLN) is hereby disbanded
UICA Competitions
Champions' Cup: Iona Spaceport Defenders
Globe Cup: La Pinatra Crusaders, Pyria Thunder, Rhymney Unedig
Series B Champions' Cup: Clwb Sahaive, Ytriba Shock, Loittra, CPD Dinas Vale Ebbw

Rushmore Competitions
Copa de Campeones: New Irswabi Red, Vititi Paladins
Copa de los Principes: Iriwati Panthers, Manvero Heroes

Cygnus Cup
Iona Spaceport Defenders

[Cotdelapoms]

-                            Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Tout-Puissant Outremont   30   20   7   3    70   37  +33    67
 2 Cap Nordique              30   17   7   6    56   41  +15    58
 3 Sparta                    30   14   9   7    64   55   +9    51
 4 Worcester Hearts          30   13   8   9    56   46  +10    47
 5 Cosmopolitan              30   12   9   9    68   57  +11    45
 6 Maritime                  30   12   9   9    61   50  +11    45
 7 Montréal                  30   11  11   8    56   53   +3    44
 8 Charlevoix                30   12   5  13    43   43    0    41
 9 Dominion                  30   10  11   9    54   54    0    41
10 Celtic                    30   11   8  11    23   28   −5    41
11 Sainte-Catherine          30    8  10  12    45   55  −10    34
12 Baltimore                 30    9   7  14    53   64  −11    34
13 Étoile Rouge              30    7  10  13    41   47   −6    31
14 Saint-Urbain              30    7   9  14    74   85  −11    30
15 Portsmouth                30    3  13  14    38   59  −21    22
16 Laval                     30    6   3  21    26   54  −28    21

It was another offseason of major changes, with big foreign companies beginning to invest a lot of money into the Cotdelapomais game, but there was little player movement into the league- the biggest names entering into the league were Ed from New Montreal States headed to Tout-Puissant Outremont, Pwim Charbonneau also from NMS heading to Cosmopolitan, and a handful of Virabis headed to assorted places. Young Jean-Éric Villeneuve from Polar Islandstates was not a particularly heralded signing when Cap Nordique brought him over, but he may have been the young player of the season after getting considerable minutes for the surprising 2nd place finishers.

PLAYOFF
QUARTER FINAL
Tout-Puissant Outremont 2–1 Charlevoix
Cap Nordique 3–2 Montréal
Sparta 1–0 Maritime
Worcester Hearts 6–3 Cosmopolitan

The quarter final was most notable for two matches- Cap Nordique's victory over the defending champs, and Worcester Hearts scoring more goals in one playoff match than they seemingly did all season, notching over 3 times their season average. Hearts' general karela style went out the window in the quarter final, confusing Cosmos with an all out attack that nobody had seen all season- Miron Stefanyshyn's greatest trick of all. Jackson Diawara scored the first ever Série A playoff hat trick, and Hearts also got a rare goal from Noë Rénault.

Cap Nordique, the shock team of the season proved that they were a force to reckoned with in the playoff by eliminating Montréal. Nickolas Malenfant had a breakout season, and scored a wonder goal to win the match and knock out the defending champions. Malenfant's bicycle kick directly over Dermot O'Brien was an absolute shocker, a clear goal of the year candidate even out of the playoff context, and Cap Nordique's celebration spilled into the ecstatic crowd.

SEMI FINAL
Tout-Puissant Outremont 2–1 Worcester Hearts
Cap Nordique 3–3 Sparta (3–3 AET) (4–2 pen.)

In a battle of superclubs in Outremont, Tout-Puissant flattered Hearts with the 2-1 scoreline, as the match was never really in doubt. Just 7 minutes in, they scored their first goal when Rafa Robledo's free kick was headed in brilliantly by Erubiel Navarro. Just 5 minutes later, Kristján Dagenais poached one in the box from a great delivery by Alexandre Dalomax. Outremont held a 61-39 possession advantage at halftime, to give you an idea as to how dominant they were. They never quite took their foot off of Worcester's throats, but Hearts did get one back in the 85th minute- Junior Conteh delivered a curling ball into the box that René Wright-Efans bit on and Diego Mordasini tipped it into the net.

Meanwhile, Cap Nordique's giant killing ways continued, winning a track meet against favoured Sparta. Sparta's defence is old and looked it against Cap Nordique, who took it right to the Reds. They stretched the field and passed well, and got two splendid finishes from Nickolas Malenfant, who seemed to make mince meat of ageing Sev Alves. 90 minutes was not enough to settle it, and neither was 120, so it went to penalty kicks, where Diedrich Djurgarden came up huge- turning away Mickaël Cournoyer and Hachiro Tsukino, whereas Cap Nordique's players scored on all four kicks.

FINAL
Tout-Puissant Outremont 2–2 Cap Nordique (2–2 AET) (3–5 pen.)

Jonathan Watson has been an excellent footballer for a long time, playing in Cotdelapoms and Aguazul. He's played extensive time for the national team and for Cap Nordique, which he considers his "home" (despite being from Worcester). There can be no more stressful moment than being put on the penalty spot and knowing that scoring a goal can win your "home" team their very first ever championship. A championship where your team would beat a team with a much bigger budget, in a much bigger stadium. A championship that would allow your club to play in their first ever Champions' Cup.

You step up, and you see your national team teammate René Wright-Efans standing in the goal- the best goalkeeper in the country.

You stare him down, and you decide to go right.

You step forward, back again and take your shot...

TQCC: Cap Nordique
GC: Tout-Puissant Outremont, Sparta, Worcester Hearts

Rushmore CdC: Cap Nordique & Tout-Puissant Outremont
Rushmore CdlP: Sparta & Worcester Hearts

[Vilita]

(Note: V-League 31 will determine the qualifiers for the 41st UICA Championships and related International Cycle)

SECOND HALF SUMMARY

V-League: 31st Season Tropical Trophy
The Tropical Trophy was contested earlier by Jungle Strike FC and Kiiarana City, a detailed report available in this previous Newswire

The Mid-Season Summary and Table is available in this previous Newswire.

THROUGH MATCHDAY 16:
Strike quickly crawled up to the 2nd position with a 2-0 win on Matchday 14, sitting 2 points behind leaders Cednia Beach. However, the 8 match unbeaten run came to an end at the hands of Arcticala Inlet as Cednia Beach extended their lead to 3 points.
Kiiarana recorded their second victory over Jlinal Cove to keep pace with the pack and all but seal Jlinal's Declasse fate for Season 32.

A small gap was created between the top 4 and the next 3 after Matchday 16 when Makosile defeated Turoki United to move up to the second position, 2 points behind Cednia Beach, with Strike FC and Arcticala Inlet within 3 points of the leaders.

Jlinal Cove finally got on the board with their first victory of the season, a 3-0 thrashing of Kiiara-Torra who fell closer towards the reach of relegation threatened rivals Kiiarana.

THROUGH MATCHDAY 20:

After staying with the pack all season long, Makosile made their move on Matchday 19 taking all three points from Strike at the Track Venture Field in Sile. Mangolana's JD Fuller scored the only goal of the match as the Makos moved to the top of the table for the first time, 2 points clear of Cednia Beach and the full 6 points ahead of the defending champions.

They didn't last long at the top however, dropping an upset result to Mliona-Lpaka allowing Cednia Beach to return to the top of the table entering the final six games. Elsewhere, the Turoki Tide won the Turoki Derby over Turoki United to slide up into the third position ahead of Strike who were held to a draw.

1. Cednia Beach (39)
2. Makosile (38)
3. Turoki Tide (34)
4. Strike (33)
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12. Kiiara-Torra (16)
13. Nusira Lionta (15)
14. Jlinal Cove (11)

THE STRETCH RUN:

The two title leaders met on Matchday 21 at the Track Venture Field in Sile and put on a remarkable show, with Cednia Beach taking the early lead, only for the home side to come back and take a 2-1 lead at the half. Cednia Beach's Merlin Salomon equalized but Makosile would not be denied and took the 3-2 victory to regain control atop the table.

1. Makosile (41)
2. Cednia Beach (39)
3. Turoki Tide (37)
4. Strike (34)
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12. Kiiara-Torra (16)
13. Nusira Lionta (16)
14. Jlinal Cove (12)

Cednia Beach lost ground on Matchday 22 as they fell 2-0 to Strike at the Cednia Beach Center. Strike gained the most on the day as Makosile were held 1-1 by 3rd plae side Turoki Tide, allowing the Venom to close the gap on the top 3. At the other end of the table, Kiiarana climbed easily to safety with a convincing 2-0 victory over Kiiara-Torra, dropping Kiiara-Torra down into the relegation zone.

1. Makosile (42)
2. Cednia Beach (39)
3. Turoki Tide (38)
4. Strike (37)
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12. Nusira Lionta (19)
13. Kiiara-Torra (16)
14. Jlinal Cove (12)

1. Makosile (45)
2. Cednia Beach (40)
3. Turoki Tide (41)
4. Strike (37)
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12. Nusira Lionta (19)
13. Kiiara-Torra (16)
14. Jlinal Cove (12)

Makosile headed into their rivals home stadium, Colonial Field in Sile, to take on Colonial Sile in what could become the most important match in club history. With a victory, Makosile could clinch their first ever Stellar Division Championship.

The match started promisingly for Makosile who took the early lead but Colonial Sile equalized to bring the match 1-1 at the half.

Things got tense as the Makosile fans feared having Turoki Tide or Cednia Beach within reach on the final matchday, but the rival contingent got what they came for in stoppage time as Makosile scored the winner and clinched their first ever Stellar Division title.

1. Makosile (48) [CHAMPIONS!]
2. Turoki Tide (44)
3. Cednia Beach (43)
4. Strike (41)
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12. Nusira Lionta (22)
13. Kiiara-Torra (22)
14. Jlinal Cove (12) [RELEGATED]

THE FINAL MATCHDAY:

Champions Makosile were still suffering a bit of a hangover much to the dismay of Kiiara-Torra supporters as Nusira Lionta were able to use their victory over Makosile to climb out of the relegation zone, condemning Kiiara-Torra.

The Turoki Tide, easily handling relegated Jlinal Cove, finished just one point behind Makosile. The most critical match would be played at the Lirai Asku Castle where the Yeaddin Owls hosted Strike in a champions league decider - Strike, going into the match 1 point ahead of the Owls, needed to avoid defeat to maintain their Champions League place while the Owls needed a victory to qualify for UICA's primary international competition.

As expected, it was a tense and tight affair, with Strike eventually doing enough through Tiika Diirotora to keep their Champions League place and send the Owls to the Globe Cup.




Champion: Makosile (Vilita) [1st Stellar Division Championship]
Runner Up: Turoki Tide (Vilita)

    STELLAR DIVISION   GP  W  D  L GF-A PTS 
  1 Makosile           26 14  6  6 32-10 48 
  2 Turoki Tide        26 13  8  5 32-8  47 
  3 Strike             26 12  8  6 39-26 44 
  4 Cednia Beach       26 12  7  7 28-19 43 
  5 Yeaddin Owls       26 11  7  8 30-25 40 
  6 Turoki             26 10 10  6 23-18 40 
  7 Arcticala Inlet    26 10  8  8 38-28 38 
  8 Mliona-Lpaka       26  8 10  8 20-26 34 
  9 Colonial           26  8  9  9 24-25 33 
 10 Kiiarana           26  8  8 10 25-28 32 
 11 Kionao Locals      26  7 10  9 24-32 31 
 12 Nusira Lionta      26  5 10 11 12-25 25 
 13 Kiiara-Torra       26  6  4 16 20-35 22 
 14 Jlinal Cove        26  1  9 16 19-38 12 
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Champions Cup :: Globe Cup ::  RELEGATED 

Top Individual Performers (Stellar Division Games):

Pos   Player                     Club                       Apps     Goals
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1st   Loala Kigoouao             Yeaddin Owls               24       10     
2nd   Anthony Rojas              Arcticala Inlet            23       9      
3rd   Viji-mara Lawaai           Strike                     21       7          

Pos   Player                     Club                       Apps     Assists
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1st   Lita Adjei                 Arcticala Inlet            24       9      
2nd   Jian Lejsrma               Strike                     25       6      
3rd   Resaie Kentiak             Arcticala Inlet            22       5       

Pos   Player                     Club                       Apps     Rating
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1st   Lita Adjei                 Arcticala Inlet            24       7.67   
2nd   Viji-mara Lawaai           Strike                     21       7.48   
3rd   Lorenzo Borromeo           Kionao Locals              26       7.46       

Pos   Player                     Club                       Apps     Star of Match
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1st   Hilary Vander Rox          Kionao Locals              25       7      
2nd   Lita Adjei                 Arcticala Inlet            24       4      
3rd   Uajiala Pulkki             Turoki Tide                26       3

The Mid-Season Summary is available in this previous Newswire.

THROUGH MATCHDAY 18:
Mavaloiao moved to the top of the table after 18 matches after a 7 game unbeaten run while Eastal Lunar remained in second place. Turoki Isle were one point out of the promotion zone.

At the bottom of the table, Irottea and Inura Forests remained winless but still within reach of Yutzie Sorma who had just two wins.

THROUGH MATCHDAY 20:
Eastal Lunar recorded a 2-0 victory over Marine Coast on Matchday 20 to put a gap between the top two and the rest of the pack, with only Turoki Isle within reach to challenge Mavaloiao and Eastal.


THE PROMOTION BATTLE:

With 4 Games to play, the contestants:
1. Mavaloiao FC - 42 Points
2. Eastal Lunar - 41 Points
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3. Turoki Isle - 39 Points
4. Marine Coast - 35 Points
5. Morata Valley - 34 Points


Mavaloiao FC got 3-0 rocked by Eastal Lunar and Turoki Isle in succession to drop from first to third and on the outside looking in for the promotion places

With 2 Games to play, the contestants:
1. Eastal Lunar - 47 Points
2. Turoki Isle - 43 Points
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3. Mavaloiao FC - 42 Points
4. Marine Coast - 38 Points
5. Morata Valley - 37 Points

Eastal Lunar took care of Turoki Isle on Matchday 25 to clinch their promotion to the Stellar Division, and Declasse title, also setting up a final matchday battle between Mavaloiao and Turoki Isle for the final promotion place. At the bottom of the table, Irottea FC climbed out of the drop zone while winless Inura Forests were confirmed as being relegated.

With 1 Game to play, 3 teams were left to battle for 2 spots in the Stellar Division:
1. Eastal Lunar - 50 Points
2. Mavaloiao FC - 43 Points
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-. Turoki Isle - 43 Points

THE FINAL MATCHDAY:
Both Mavaloiao FC and Turoki Isle won on the final matchday to confirm Mavaloiao's promotion and yet another season falling just short on the final matchday for Turoki Isle. Yutzie Sorma won on the final matchday but could not escape relegation as the two sides that came up went right back down.


Champion: Eastal Lunar (Vilita) [Promoted to Stellar Division for Next Season]
Runner Up: Mavaloiao FC (Vilita) [Promoted to Stellar Division for Next Season]

    DECLASSE DIVISION   GP  W  D  L GF-A PTS 
  1 Eastal Lunar        26 14  8  4 26-11 50 
  2 Mavaloiao           26 12 10  4 24-14 46 
  3 Turoki Isle         26 13  7  6 19-13 46 
  4 Morata Valley       26 11  8  7 24-16 41 
  5 Marine Coast        26  8 15  3 17-11 39 
  6 Tivali City         26  9 10  7 12-9  37 
  7 Lonngeylin Coast    26  9  8  9 20-17 35 
  8 Inland Peaks        26  7 11  8 10-12 32 
  9 Lopinka             26  6 12  8  7-13 30 
 10 FC Almintora        26  6 10 10 11-18 28 
 11 Tivali              26  6  9 11  9-15 27 
 12 Irottea             26  4  4  9  6-14 25 
 13 Yutzie Sorma        26  5  8 13  8-18 23 
 14 Inura Forests       26  0 15 11  3-5  15 
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Top Individual Performers:

Pos   Player                     Club                       Apps     Goals
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1st   Jamie Long                 Mavaloiao                  25       5      
2nd   Baiiub Jual-Knakok         Morata Valley              24       4      
3rd   Moia Fliporta              Eastal Lunar               23       3                      

Pos   Player                     Club                       Apps     Assists
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1st   Kuzman Ruslan              Mavaloiao                  21       7      
2nd   Calaexa Jeroen             Strike                     14       4      
3rd   Dronik Ratuva              Morata Valley              22       2     

Pos   Player                     Club                       Apps     Rating
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1st   Arthur Moon                Eastal Lunar               25       7.16   
2nd   Jungrii Canopii            Eastal Lunar               26       7.04   
3rd   Danie Izmao                Lonngeylin Coast           25       7.00   

Pos   Player                     Club                       Apps     Star of Match
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1st   Arthur Moon                Eastal Lunar               25       12     
2nd   Baiiub Jual-Knakok         Morata Valley              24       5      
3rd   Delain Colgan              Inland Peaks               25       3

Vilitan Cup Group Stage:
Group 1 saw non-leaguers Marta Seraai edge out Kikanla Toau for the final qualifying position to the knockout rounds behind Turoki United, the first time the Seraai non-leaguers advanced to the knockout stage. Group 2 saw the return of a rivalry as Strike welcomed Marine Coast United to the Lonngeylin Coliseum, disposing of the now-Declasse side 2-0 and eliminating them from the competition while clinching the group where they will be joined in the knockout stage by Mavaloiao City. Non-League sides Sile Town and Surf Jettica were no match for Nusira Lionta and Lonngeylin Coast in Group 3, neither able to score a single goal.

In Group 4, perhaps the greatest Non-League side in Turorian history, reigning UICA Series 'B' Champions, Cedniavella Turori, topped the group, eliminating the Kionao Locals in the process and joined by Irottea in the knockout stage. In Group 5, Eastal Lunar and Kiiara-Torra had no problem advancing beyond their non-League opposition. Group 6 saw a trio of League sides and Morata Valley was the odd team out as Colonial Sile and FC Almintora advanced. Perhaps the true shock of the group stage came in Group 7 as the Lopinka Rovers and Lopinka Locals stunned Cednia Beach AFC, knocking the former Stellar Division champs out of the cup at the first stage for just the 6th time in 31 seasons.

Group 8 saw no surprises as Inland Peaks and Makosile advanced while Group 9 was bad news for the Island Emirate of Turori with newly invited Declasse side Inura Forests crashing out after a pair of drubbings, 0-5 against the Turoki Tide and 0-4 against Arcticala Inlet, before claiming the slim 1-0 victory over Non-League Turorian side Sokattack Mliona to regain some semblance of respect. Recently relegated Riailia Village began to make their claim for a re-invitation to the league by defeating Turoki Isle and drawing against the Yeaddin Owls, eliminating both sides to join Kiiarana in the Knockout stage. Turori's Mliona-Lpaka took control of Group 11 to advance along with Jlinal Cove.

Vilitan Cup Round 2:

Non-Leaguers Mara Seraai claimed an upset 2-1 victory over Eastal Lunar to advance to the Round of 16 for the first time in club history. Lonngeylin Coast, Arcticala Inlet, Lopinka, Makosile and Jlinal Cove also advanced to the Round of 16.

Vilitan Cup Round of 16:

Mliona-Lpaka 0-2 Turoki Tide
Arcitcala Inlet 1-0 Lopinka Locals
Cedniavella 1-0 Lopinka
Marta Seraai 0-4 Colonial Sile
Turoki United 2-0 Jlinal Cove
Strike 3-0 Lonngeylin Coast
Nusira Lionta 1-0 Inland Peaks
Makosile 2-1 Kiiarana


Vilitan Cup Quarter-Finals: (Two Legs)
Turoki 3-2 Colonial
Strike a1-1 Turoki Tide
Nusira Lionta 2-0 Makosile
Arcticala Inlet 1-0 Cedniavella

Vilitan Cup Semi-Finals: (Two Legs)

Nusira Lionta (Stellar) a2-2 Turoki United (Stellar)
Jungle Strike FC (Stellar) 4-2 Arcticala Inlet (Stellar)


Vilitan Cup Final:

Jungle Strike FC 2-0 Nusira Lionta

Top Individual Performers (Vilitan Cup Matches):

Pos   Player                     Club                       Apps     Goals
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1st   Viji-mara Lawaai           Strike                     9        7      
2nd   Lita Adjei                 Arcticala Inlet            9        3      
3rd   Rikko Rawaii               Arcticala Inlet            7        3        
                  

Pos   Player                     Club                       Apps     Assists
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1st   Lita Adjei                 Arcticala Inlet            9        4      
2nd   Viji-mara Lawaai           Strike                     9        3      
3rd   Actalia Mermaioada         Turoki Tide                6        3    

Pos   Player                     Club                       Apps     Rating
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1st   Viji-mara Lawaai           Strike                     9        8.11   
2nd   Lita Adjei                 Arcticala Inlet            9        7.78   
3rd   Hilary Vander Rox          Kionao Locals              3        7.67

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Stellar Division Champions: Makosile United (Vilita)
Declasse Division Champions: Eastal Lunar (Vilita)
Vilitan Cup Champions: Jungle Strike FC (Vilita)
Tropical Trophy Champions: Kiiarana City (Vilita)

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UICA Qualifiers, Full Individual Player Statistics and Transfer Information will be presented in a subsequent Newswire.
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UICA and other International Qualifying Information


UICA Champions Cup: Makosile (Vilita)
UICA Champions Cup: Turoki Tide (Vilita)
UICA Champions Cup: Jungle Strike FC (Vilita)
UICA Champions Cup: Cednia Beach AFC (Turori)
Globe Cup: Yeaddin Owls (Vilita)
Globe Cup: Turoki United (Vilita)
Globe Cup: Arcticala Inlet (Vilita)
Globe Cup: Mliona-Lpaka (Turori)
Globe Cup: Colonial Sile (Vilita)
Globe Cup: Kionao Locals (Turori)
SB Champs' Cup: Cedniavella (Turori)
SB Champs' Cup: Eastal Lunar (Vilita)
SB Champs' Cup: Mavaloiao (Vilita)
SB Champs' Cup: Turoki Isle (Vilita)
SB Champs' Cup: Marine Coast (Vilita)
SB Champs' Cup: Tivali City (Vilita)
SB Champs' Cup: FC Almintora (Turori)
SB Champs' Cup: Inura Forests (Turori)

Cup Champions (Cygnus Cup Applicant): Jungle Strike FC (Vilita)
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Past Seasons, Format and Background Information on the Vilitan League is available in the Vilitan League Thread
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[Stachland]

Stachland's National Series

In accordance with these results, the Sasnak Mountain Cats will represent Stachland's National Series in the TakilQuip Champions' Cup, while the Lipachi White Falcons, Cardrake Fronds, and Wolseley Generals will represent the league in the Globe Cup.

[Miskatonic University]

Miskatonic Football Association
Season 407

Varsity Leagues / Haphazard Foundation / Post-season results

UICA Qualifications

CC: Haitiëns
GC: Saracen FC, Extramarine, Un Chien Andalou School
SB: Black Throats, Cabin Boys, Students of Sixteen Bits, Tangent Asyluum

Senior Championship Standings
It's two Senior Championship titles in a row for Haitiëns in a tightly contested finish, this year's main post-season competition considered the most thrilling yet, with six or seven teams in contention right up to the last day. Extramarine continue their impressive record in post-season though they would've hoped to have stopped the Dollies from matching their own back-to-back titles. Hassan i Sabbah's favourites, Saracen FC, do well to qualify for UICA at the first attempt while Un Chien Andalou School prove beyond doubt they are the best Varisty has to offer, preventing a Haphazard clean sweep of qualifications ahead of the Old Fellas and Arkham.

Senior Championships           Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Haitiëns                        11    7   1   3    19    9  +10    22Champions Cup
 2 Saracen FC                      11    6   3   2    19    9  +10    21Globe Cup
 3 Extramarine                     11    6   3   2    15    8   +7    21Globe Cup
 4 Un Chien Andalou School         11    6   3   2    21   16   +5    21Globe Cup
 5 Old Fellataians                 11    6   1   4    14   13   +1    19
 6 Arkham Asyluum                  11    5   3   3    18   14   +4    18
 7 Tanguy School of Architecture   11    5   1   5    14   15   −1    16
 8 Old Realists                    11    4   2   5    16   17   −1    14
 9 Canteen                         11    3   4   4     9   11   −2    13
10 Old Calculators                 11    2   1   8    14   23   −9     7
11 Rear Admirals                   11    2   1   8    10   20  −10     7
12 Faculty of Geodimensions        11    1   3   7    12   26  −14     6

Junior Championship Standings
Black Throats may have just sneaked in to the promotion spots on the last day of regular season but the boys from Vesuvian County were the form team going into the Junior Championships, ending up as Junior Champions. It's good to see Students of Sixteen Bits back in their rightful place in the Series B Cup, but no such joy for their emergent rivals the Young Horses, who ran out of steam in the crucial final month of post-season football. Once more an ursine team fails to match their regular season dominance as Royal Monster FC miss out on UICA.

Junior Championships           Pld   W  D  L   GF  GA  GD  Pts 
 1 Black Throats                    9   4  2  3   17  15  +2   14Series B Champions Cup
 2 Cabin Boys                       9   3  4  2   11   9  +2   13Series B Champions Cup
 3 Students of Sixteen Bits         9   4  1  4   15  14  +1   13Series B Champions Cup
 4 Tangent Asyluum                  9   3  4  2   14  14   0   13Series B Champions Cup
 5 Royal Monster FC                 9   3  3  3   11  10  +1   12
 6 Young Horses of The Apocalypse   9   2  5  2   12  12   0   11
 7 Young Tanguistas                 9   3  2  4   15  16  −1   11
 8 Moneyfields                      9   3  2  4   10  12  −2   11
   Obsidian Fortress                9   2  5  2   10  12  −2   11
10 Tundra Axle FC                   9   1  6  2   13  14  −1    9

The Senior Championships always opens with the Despite Trophy, between the winners of the Alumni and Inter-Faculty Football Leagues, to decide the Varsity Champions. This game is also game 1 of the Championships, played a day ahead of the rest of the programme. All games in the championships are played on neutral grounds.

Despite Trophy
Miskatonic University Championship Game

Un Chien Andalou School 1-0 Old Fellateians

Previous Winners
403Faculty of UnHumanities 1-3 Old Calculators
404Old Fellateians 0-1 Tanguy School of Architecture
405Old Fellateians 0-1 Faculty of Geodimensions
406Un Chien Andalou School 0–1 Rear Admirals

The Dogs take the old trophy back to the Inter-Faculty after a narrow upset win over the previously all-conquering Old Fellas, who suffer their third Despite Trophy defeat in four seasons. For Un Chien Andalou School it rights the surprise defeat they suffered in their first final, last season, and puts the Inter-Faculty back in front with three titles to the Alumni's two.

For the full standings of regular season leagues, check the Wight Sporting Journal:

Varsity Leagues / Haphazard Foundation / Post-season results

[Ancharmunn]

1093-94 Charmunnry football season

Having hit twenty years of age, organised football within Ancharmunn continues to grow at a steady, though slow, pace and can perhaps best of all can claim to officially be better than football in near neighbours Ossidiacqua. There are two main competitions in the country, the fourteen team National Soccer League and the All-Ancharmunn Challenge Cup which sees thirty-two teams competing on a knockout basis. Whilst a Junior League, split into two regional divisions, exists below the NSL it is essentially a glorified Sunday League and no movement between the NSL and Junior League occurs. Junior League members do however participate in the Challenge Cup.

During its existence Charmunnry football has been largely amateur, however the influx in recent years of Sorthern immigration to the country has bought a degree of professionalism to the sport. As a result of this Charmunnry football has begun participating on a worldwide and regional scale by joining UICA and regional competitions. Three seasons of this was supposed to have improved the quality of the sport drastically, and results are beginning to be seen. University researches have shown a direct correlation between the number of pigeons dying in the vicinity of football grounds and more controlled clearances by agricultural defenders.

Tyneala Championship

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1092 Ballymairead Town 1–1 Pentref-ar-y-Bae (1–1 AET) (4–3 pen.) - Old Chicken Ranch
1091 Doversham County 3-2 Ballymairead Town - Bank of Aels Arena
1090 Goidelic 0-1 Trechoid Wanderers – Paradise

Following a brief stint in Ancharmunn the Tyneala Championship returns to Aels for the third time in four years. It is at this point that Charmunnry football has collectively decided that the Championship is a mere irrelevance and it's nice to give the Aelsh folk their occasional day in the sun anyway.

Pentref-ar-y-Bae 1–1 Goidelic (2–1 AET)

National Soccer League

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Season         Champions              Runners-up               Third Place

 1092-93       Goidelic               Downcurron Thistles      Ballymairead Town
 1091-92       Ballymairead Town      Downcurron Thistles      Caernankry City
 1090-91       Ballymairead Town      Seersha County           Goidelic
 1089-90       Goidelic               Ballymairead Town        Downcurron Thistles
 1088-89       Sortherners            Goidelic                 Ballymairead Dynamos
 1087-88       Goidelic               Rushmore Athletic        Caernankry City
 1086-87       Goidelic               Downcurron Thistles      Caernankry City   
 1085-86       Goidelic               Seersha County           Atlético Cabañas
 1084-85       Goidelic               Ballymairead Dynamos     Downcurron Thistles
 1083-84       Goidelic               Seersha County           Red Star
 1082-83       Goidelic               Dinas Drefhil            Ballymairead Dynamos
 1081-82       Red Star               Atlético Cabañas         Seersha County
 1080-81       Seersha County         Atlético Cabañas         Sortherners
 1079-80       Seersha County         Goidelic                 Clotariens
 1078-79       Goidelic               Seersha County           Sortherners
 1077-78       Atlético Cabañas       Goidelic                 Caernankry City
 1076-77       Atlético Cabañas       Goidelic                 Seersha County
 1075-76       Goidelic               Clotariens               Atlético Cabañas
 1074-75       Atlético Cabañas       Goidelic                 Caernankry City


Well, well, well, who would've thought that at the start of the season? Both the top and bottom places proved to be of immense surprise. Ballymairead Town started the season off poorly much to the amusement of just about anyone of a non-Town hue, but most assumed they'd eventually pick themselves up and race back up the table. They never did and even with the dust settled on the season there remains a sense of bafflement at exactly how they've managed to fall so quickly.

There was meanwhile a time when Dinas Drefhil meanwhile were considered odds-on favourites for the championship every year. That time though was when they were playing in the Aelsh league system and since moving to Ancharmunn they've been the very definition of mid-table mediocrity. It was some shock that then seemingly out of nowhere they've remembered how to win a title and how they managed to do so reasonably comfortably in the end.

.  National Soccer League  Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Dinas Drefhil            26   15   4   7    46   33  +13    49 C TQCC CdC
 2 Seersha County           26   14   3   9    42   31  +11    45 GC CdlP
 3 Goidelic                 26   13   5   8    44   25  +19    44 GC CdlP
 4 Ballymairead Dynamos     26   12   7   7    45   40   +5    43
 5 Rushmore Athletic        26   13   4   9    36   36    0    43
 6 Downcurron Thistles      26   13   3  10    40   33   +7    42
 7 Sortherners              26   12   3  11    37   32   +5    39
 8 Red Star                 26    9   7  10    29   34   −5    34
 9 Atlético Cabañas         26   10   3  13    35   49  −14    33
10 Kumquat Orchard          26    8   8  10    29   34   −5    32
11 H.Ó.C.P.                 26    8   6  12    31   39   −8    30
12 Caernankry City          26    8   4  14    33   45  −12    28 GC CdC
13 Clotariens               26    7   5  14    32   42  −10    26
14 Ballymairead Town        26    6   6  14    27   33   −6    24

All-Ancharmunn Challenge Cup

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Season         Champions              Runners-up               

 1092-93       Ballymairead Town      Clotariens
 1091-92       Goidelic               Seersha County
 1090-91       Caernankry City        H.Ó.C.P.
 1089-90       Downcurron Thistles    Sortherners
 1088-89       Sortherners            Ballymairead Dynamos                 
 1087-88       Caernankry City        Kumquat Orchard     
 1086-87       Ballymairead Town      Atlético Cabañas      
 1085-86       Seersha County         Kumquat Orchard         
 1084-85       Red Star               Dinas Drefhil     
 1083-84       Seersha County         Atlético Cabañas         
 1082-83       Goidelic               Ballymairead Dynamos           
 1081-82       Red Star               Ballymairead Town         
 1080-81       Caernankry City        Seersha County         
 1079-80       Clotariens             Dinas Drefhil                 
 1078-79       Sortherners            H.Ó.C.P.         
 1077-78       Red Star               Seersha County             
 1076-77       Atlético Cabañas       Goidelic                 
 1075-76       Sortherners            Atlético Cabañas           
 1074-75       H.Ó.C.P.               Atlético Cabañas                 


For a team seeking to avoid an utter disaster of a season the cup couldn't have proven to be much worse for Ballymairead Town. Goidelic showed a couple of seasons ago how cup success and at least numb league failure, but as defending champions Town fell at the first hurdle. The one saving grace they can take though is that the defeat proved to be Caernankry City's first step on the road to claiming the trophy. In many ways the cup proved to be a victory for attritional football, the final needed penalties to settle it, whilst Caernankry only defeated one opponents by more than one goal en route to it. Beaten finalists Red Star meanwhile went to extra time three times in five matches.


First round
Ballymairead Constabulary 4-1 Omna Park
Ballymairead Town 0-1 Caernankry City
Rushmore Athletic 4-1 Green Island Caernankry
Clotariens 2-1 Civil Service
Ballymairead Aelsh 0-1 Glanlaght
Red Star 2-1 Sortherners
Maghery Park 3-2 Loughskreena Casuals
Young Kytlerians 0-7 Goidelic
Kumquat Orchard 2-0 Farrannash
Downcurron Thistles 5-0 General Post Office
Eskry Sports 0-1 H.Ó.C.P.
Old Town Wanderers 0-2 Seersha County
Torshavn Exiles 0-1 Ballymairead Dynamos
Gortass 2-3 Dinas Drefhil
High Castle Colts 1-1 Callow (1-1 AET, 3-2 PKs)
Atlético Cabañas 2-0 Sean Dermots

Second round
Clotariens 2-2 Dinas Drefhil (5-2 AET)
Goidelic 1-1 Rushmore Athletic (2-1 AET)
Ballymairead Dynamos 1-1 Glanlaght (2-1 AET)
Atlético Cabañas 4-3 High Castle Colts
Caernankry City 2-0 Seersha County
Maghery Park 0-4 Red Star
Ballymairead Constabulary 0-5 Downcurron Thistles
H.Ó.C.P. 0-1 Kumquat Orchard

Quarter-final
Caernankry City 2-1 Atlético Cabañas
Kumquat Orchard 1-2 Clotariens
Downcurron Thistles 6-0 Ballymairead Dynamos
Goidelic 0-0 Red Star (0-0 AET, 1-2 PKs)

Semi-final
Caernankry City 1-0 Clotariens
Downcurron Thistles 2-2 Red Star (2-3 AET)

Final
Caernankry City 1-1 Red Star (1-1 AET, 2-0 PKs)


Multi-associational competition qualifiers
Champions' Cup – Dinas Drefhil
Globe Cup – Caernankry City [cup winners], Seersha County, Goidelic [note - Challenge Cup winners should take precedence over league performance for seeding]
Copa de Campeones – Dinas Drefhil, Caernankry City [cup winners]
Copa de los Principes – Seersha County, Goidelic
Cygnus Cup – Caernankry City