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by **New Sideburn** » Fri May 17, 2013 5:58 pm

OCTOBER

Treason suffered a bad reverse as the Otters desperately try to get some of their early-season moxie back, and there were other surprises too. Wins that would’ve been routine last season were crucial this time around, Integabad beating Raging Fire and Vermillion edging Violence 3-2, going some way towards atoning for the 4-0 loss they suffered in the away fixture earlier in the year. Cranequin stalled against Iron City, as the Harriers somehow put three past Portia Thrift, though Crisisbless’ grit allowed them to come from 3-1 down at half time to win by the final whistle.

After two matches in charge, Paddy Cheesewright was sacked at Vermillion. Again, immediate effect; step up to the plate, Darryl Boyden, recently spotted guiding Chenoworth Harriers to the bottom of the table. Olga Nihil was nowhere to be seen. Parrhesia thumped Violence an emphatic 5-1, while Treason choked again.

Forde continues to drive the Harriers’ renewal as they draw Cranequin away, while Rochford steals three easy points off a dozy Iron. Treason draw again. Brookford ratchet up 3 against River, but concede 4 to lose, and Crisisbless/Athletic/Moths continue their three horse race with three one-goal victories.

Rochford vs. Brookford swings one way then another all in the last thirteen minutes; Chenoworth Rovers jump up and down on Iron City while all three main title contenders win. Meanwhile, Ash Twining has really started to hit her stride at Crisisbless.

Athletic and Moths drop points, while Crisisbless takes out Leopolis fairly comfortably. Maximum and Brinemouth hold each other to 1-1 in the battle for fourth, and the highly anticipated Harriers v. Rochford fixture peters out to a tedious scoreless draw.

Team                        P   W   D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
 1 Sabrefell Moths            40  23   9   8  78  35  +43  78
 2 Crisisbless                40  22  11   7  57  33  +24  77
 3 Sabrefell Athletic         40  21  13   6  73  46  +27  76
 4 Maximum City               40  19  12   9  46  29  +17  69
 5 Brinemouth                 40  19   9  12  54  41  +13  66
 6 Parrhesia United           40  19   6  15  62  52  +10  63
 7 North Laithland            40  17  11  12  51  40  +11  62
 8 AFC Treason                40  17   8  15  49  37  +12  59
 9 Chenoworth Rovers          40  16   9  15  35  40   -5  57
10 South Laithland            40  16   8  16  45  54   -9  56
11 Cranequin Wanderers        40  16   6  18  53  54   -1  54
12 Brookford Otters           40  15   9  16  42  55  -13  54
13 Leopolis Hatemongers       40  13  14  13  41  39   +2  53
14 AFC Raven River            40  12  16  12  53  57   -4  52
15 Newrook Democracy          40  12  15  13  53  51   +2  51
16 Raging Fire Hares          40  12  13  15  26  28   -2  49
17 Southfell United           40  13   9  18  54  64  -10  48
18 AFC Integabad              40  12  11  17  51  59   -8  47
19 Violence Chariots          40  13   7  20  54  71  -17  46
20 Rhagant Schadenfreude      40  10  12  18  35  45  -10  42
21 AFC Rochford               40   9  13  18  31  47  -16  40
22 Vermillion Rage            40  10  10  20  51  75  -24  40
23 Iron City                  40   7  15  18  27  42  -15  36
24 Chenoworth Harriers        40   7  14  19  31  58  -27  35

Player of the Month Portia Thrift (CRI), for four clean sheets.
Manager of the Month Lewis Keenan (CRI), for five wins in five to keep on the pressure..

The Moths lead by one point and all the goal difference in the world, but it would take only the smallest slip for them to be overtaken by their closest rivals, Crisisbless and Sabrefell Athletic. Maximum City are no longer in contention for the title with the simply staggering form of the new top three. With three draws and two losses in a relatively leniant month fixture-wise, Treason are all but out of the battle for the final Globe Cup place. So instead, the favourites are Maximum City, with Brinemouth and Parrhesia hungrily eying it as well. All of the final four could potentially make it out of the drop zone, and it’s not too late for Rhagant and the Chariots to slip into it; 50 is considered the mark of probable safety, but it’s not unknown for that to be exceeded.

Team                           P   W   D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
 1 Maximum Rovers                40  24   6  10  60  46  +14  78
 2 Dubstep Rangers               40  22   9   9  59  32  +27  75
 3 Goodfeather FC                40  20   9  11  73  54  +19  69
 4 Valkyrja Hawks                40  19  10  11  53  37  +16  67
 5 Creed United                  40  21   3  16  46  34  +12  66
 6 Corvette Maulers              40  18  11  11  61  47  +14  65
 7 Cypher Town                   40  20   5  15  45  47   -2  65
 8 Crisisbless United            40  19   6  15  53  56   -3  63
 9 Leicard Crimewave             40  17  10  13  35  29   +6  61
10 Forge Carpenters              40  16  13  11  35  33   +2  61
11 Inner-East Fairywrens         40  16  11  13  30  29   +1  59
12 Orbital Bombardment           40  16  10  14  39  29  +10  58
13 Crossroads Town               40  15  13  12  44  36   +8  58
14 Ox River United               40  16   7  17  36  38   -2  55
15 Franchise FC                  40  15   7  18  37  40   -3  52
16 Fenland Albion                40  14   9  17  43  49   -6  51
17 North Dubstep                 40  13   9  18  38  48  -10  48
18 Mainstream Fist               40  13   9  18  30  41  -11  48
19 AFC Shale                     40  11  14  15  28  33   -5  47
20 Haymaker United               40  11  13  16  31  41  -10  46
21 Falston-on-Ceynes United      40  10   9  21  33  50  -17  39
22 West Shotgun Turtles          40   6  17  17  31  43  -12  35
23 AFC Steak                     40   7   9  24  31  57  -26  30
24 Iron United                   40   6  11  23  24  46  -22  29

While Maimum maintain their hold on the top, the great form of the Rangers makes them a viable contender. Goodfeather holds third with a fairly tight lead, as Valkyrja slip to fourth and might well be destined to finish outside the promotion players. At the bottom, FC United is stranded seven points from safety, and... unsurprisingly, things seem sealed for them... even more so for West Shotgun (eleven points away), Steak (sixteen) and Iron United (seventeen).

Team                          P   W   D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
 1 AFC Hackett                  40  22   8  10  64  43  +21  74
 2 Martella Jazz                40  17  14   9  57  39  +18  65
 3 Corby Hubris                 40  18  11  11  49  39  +10  65
 4 Haymaker Town                40  18  11  11  46  38   +8  65
 5 Ritter Town                  40  16  16   8  51  38  +13  64
 6 Chatswood                    40  18   8  14  56  48   +8  62
 7 Locksley Petty Theft         40  16  14  10  54  51   +3  62
 8 North Sabrefell              40  18   7  15  51  44   +7  61
 9 West Brinemouth              40  16  12  12  51  37  +14  60
10 AFC Greymouth                40  14  17   9  55  48   +7  59
11 AFC Bishop                   40  16  10  14  44  31  +13  58
12 Geoff United                 40  15  12  13  59  52   +7  57
13 AFC Starling                 40  13  13  14  45  45   +0  52
14 AFC Sheridan                 40  12  15  13  26  31   -5  51
15 Anslow Medication            40  12  14  14  39  44   -5  50
16 Sakusa Rathians              40  14   8  18  46  60  -14  50
17 Sandrock Artillery           40  14   7  19  32  41   -9  49
18 Harlequin Athletic           40  12  12  16  38  42   -4  48
19 Crisisbless Athletic         40  13   7  20  29  42  -13  46
20 Rushe United                 40  13   7  20  46  60  -14  46
21 Strephonage                  40  10  13  17  34  40   -6  43
22 East Laithland Harriers      40  11  10  19  46  54   -8  43
23 Cranequin City               40  12   6  22  37  58  -21  42
24 Shotgun United               40  10   8  22  46  76  -30  38

AFC Hackett are almost certainly champions and promoted, with leads of nine and ten points. Things are, however, extremely tenuous for second through to fourth, all sitting on 65 points, as five teams are within five points of reaching it. East Laithland have somehow made a comeback, Shotgun have attempted one but are probably done for; even so, they’re just five points from safety, and Cranequin City and Strephonage are both in genuine danger.

by **Iturributa** » Fri May 17, 2013 8:50 pm

The Iturributan Premier Division: Season 655 Preview

The Iturributan Premier Division is back for more and better than ever – featuring ten teams, two serious title challengers and 36 gruelling matchdays! With Iturributa United matching Sporting Iturributa's four titles last season, the field is now level and once again anything goes between the giants of Iturributan football, though it is now perhaps Sporting who are on better footing after taking home the twentieth Cygnus Cup. Elsewhere, will Independent Garitzeta continue their meteoric rise or fall into a slump? Will Iturributa Racing return to former heights, or linger below their rivals Garitzeta Racing? Can Freedom FC turn their luck around? Will Markiniz Union make fools of themselves in their first top-flight experience? Time will tell. Shortly.

            
ITURRIBUTA UNITED                SPORTING ITURRIBUTA
GK 1   Anthony Newbridge                       GK 1   Agoztar Ilarduya
LB 15  Matty Paige                             LB 16  Berdoi Falkes
CB 3   Elatzar Lakoste (c)                     CB 4   Sotil Burruchaga (C)
CB 6   Edur Maskiaran                          CB 25  Mikel Aluztiza
RB 2   Atticus Koenigsted                      RB 3   Ixona Zarrasbeitia
LM 16  Andima Etchaleku                        DM 15  Will Fich
CM 14  Zabal Lizaran                           DM 6   Tzemeno Baxterrika
RM 12  Gheorghe von Leeweonheouck              LM 8   Josh Stevenson
AM 7   Aleksandr Kulikov                       RM 7   Marin Mendazona
CF 9   Elwyn Richard                           CF 9   Yeremi Belaustigetigoitia
CF 10  Formerio Iturralde                      CF 20  Barea Ukariz

Substitutes
GK 13  Alaon Larraza                           GK 13  Yasone Baracho
DF 5   Xofre Echechikia                        DF 16  Gilen Salbarrei
DF 4   Baleren Agirrezabal                     DF 5   Ellis Sanders
MF 18  Sandaili Iturraspe                      MF 14  Bordat Oyaregi
MF 17  Uhin Mazkialin                          MF 11  Mantzio Janssens
FW 11  Mayu Yurrita                            FW 10  Iker Malik
FW 20  Gogo Beronda                            FW 18  Bakar Oronio

Managers:
 Petter Bielsen                                 Eneko Dicharry

Honours:
x4 Premier Division                               x4 Premier Division
x1 President's Cup                                x4 President's Cup
x3 Astograthian First Division                    x2 Astograthian First Division     
x2 Astograthian Royal Cup                         x2 Astograthian Royal Cup        
x3 Ides of March Cup                              x1 Cygnus Cup
x2 Copa de Campeones

United may have raised themselves to Sporting's level last season – and in the most high-scoring fashion the Premier Division has ever seen – but the Chevrons are coming in hot off their Cygnus Cup win and seem determined to place themselves on top once more. To this end, both sides have shaken things up.

Petter Bielsen, faced with the retirement of playmaker Otz Lasuen, made a quick move to incorporate FC Ararat Severyan's highly-rated Aleksandr Kulikov, who becomes the first Mytanar since Salum Merec to take up the Scarlet Stripe. Young Falconian right-back Atticus Koenigsted has also been brought in to reinforce the defense, while Andima Etchaleku is expected to step up his game in the stead of a declining Sandaili Iturraspe. Of the rest, Newbridge doesn't seem to have much more left in him; Paige, Lakoste and Maskiaran form a formidable, cohesive unit at the back; Lizaran and von Leeweonheouck are ready to carry over last season's form, and the Richard – Iturralde partnership up front may be ageing but remains productive.

At Sporting, Dicharry has snapped up Will Fich from Apox to replace retiring great Artur Rochemback and surprised everyone by signing 32 year-old Euran midfielder Josh Stevenson, a Spartangrad veteran and World Cup finalist, capped 177 times; shirt sales in one particular nation are expected to skyrocket. Not that Stevenson's burned out either, as Dicharry is still looking forward to him being an active part of the first team. Left-back Berdoi Falkes has also been bought, from Iturributa Racing Club, and so has Independent Garitzeta's revelation forward Barea Ukariz, even relegating the devious Iker Malik to the bench for now. Sotil Burruchaga continues to captain the Chevrons, but has already announced his retirement will be at the end of this season, and none too soon.

As an aside, this will be the first time in 18 years in which no Polarian will play an Iturributan Derby; not since the fourth season of the Astograthian First Division, just prior to the signing of Petter Bielsen for Iturributa United, has this happened.

The Others

Independent Garitzeta
Ground: Martyrs Arena (43,350), Garitzeta
Colours: White with blue stripe, white shorts, blue socks
Shirt Sponsor: Pratarra (Iturributan alcoholic drinks)
Season 654: 3rd
Notes: Independent surprised even themselves by finishing a lofty 3rd, well above even the optimists' predictions. They've lost forward Barea Ukariz to the money and glamour of Sporting Iturributa, but they've hung onto vital playmaker Goren Echazarreta and are determined to get the absolute most of him – especially if his wages continue to bleed the club dry.

Garitzeta Racing Club
Ground: Letatzadur Stadium (21,260), Garitzeta
Colours: Black and orange striped shirt, black shorts and socks
Honours: 1 President's Cups (652)
Shirt Sponsor: ChocoMilk (Citiz dairy products)
Season 654: 4th
Notes: A comfortable fourth, Garitzeta Racing can take advantage of a slump on Independent's behalf to climb above their rivals and nab third place, but they'll have to be at their best in order to do so. Better form from Iturributa Racing and/or Freedom FC, which seems likely, could put them in a much tighter spot than last season.

Iturributa Racing Club
Ground: The Hippodrome (22,160), Iturributa
Colours: Orange shirt with black stripe, orange shorts and socks
Honours: 2 President's Cups (647, 650)
Shirt Sponsor: Badiola (Iturributan automobiles)
Season 654: 5th
Notes: Estebe Bularte's spell at the head of Iturributa Racing has been rough, dropping from third to fifth for three seasons in a row now, but by now the board seem to have realised the Premier Division has become more competitive and the club is simply being left behind. They've spent a decent amount to improve the squad as Bularte likes, but now the pressure's on him to deliver something other than last-minute Globe Cup qualification.

Freedom FC
Ground: Lon Biteri Stadium (19,700), Iturributa
Colours: Red and yellow striped shirt, black shorts and socks
Shirt Sponsor: Hultman-Erstad (Polarian banking)
Season 654: 6th
Notes: Freedom FC had it worst with Independent's climb, being pushed out of the Globe Cup qualification spots – and failing to qualify by so few points has made them all the more unhappy. A good cup run is still one of their aims but looks ever more difficult to achieve as they slip down the league; unless they make the Globe Cup this time they risk becoming dreadfully average.

Langaraitz Rovers
Ground: The Settling Grounds (24,400), Langaraitz
Colours: Black and light blue striped shirt, black shorts and socks
Last Season Finish: Premier Division B champions
Shirt Sponsor: Iturrikola (Iturributan soft drinks)
Season 654: 7th
Notes: One of the oldest clubs in the region, Rovers have committed themselves to bigger and better things in lieu of their ever-growing local popularity. They have plenty of drive, will be playing their fifth top-flight season in a row and are ready to fight tooth-and-nail with Uzio Blackstar to see who gets farther.

Uzio Blackstar
Ground: Urrunaga (13,500), Uzio
Colours: Yellow and black striped shirt, black shorts and socks
Shirt Sponsor: GaureBet (Astograthian betting)
Season 654: 8th
Notes: The most surprising side in the Premier Division, Uzio Blackstar had been making noise in the second tier for a while before blasting into the top flight and clinging to it against all odds, climbing the table with good football and an ambition that is very fresh in this sometimes stagnant league. Like Langaraitz, they can dream big, though staying clear in relegation would be enough of a victory this season.

Andozketa Wanderers
Ground: Oyandiano Stadium (16,000), Andozketa
Colours: Red and black striped shirt, red shorts and socks
Shirt Sponsor: Neaskor (Astograthian tyres)
Season 654: 9th
Notes: Andozketa kept themselves comfortably clear of the doomed Axpuru Castle last season, but this time it seems likely it'll be them in hot water. Their game isn't convincing and they are looking distinctly weak and vulnerable – top relegation candidates for sure.

Markiniz Union
Ground: Irranda Park (9,800), Markiniz
Colours: White shirt, dark green shorts and white socks
Shirt Sponsor: Ondraka (Iturributan hardware)
Season 654: Premier Division B champions
Notes: After qualifying for the SBCC yet failing to be promoted an absurd amount of times, Markiniz Union finally make their Premier Division début and are looking to shake things up, at least as far as the bottom of the table goes. Their game, one of very deep and wide attack, is quite innovative and would appear to be enough to keep them afloat for now.

by **New Sideburn** » Fri May 17, 2013 11:36 pm

NOVEMBER

Both Sabrefell sides, critically, are defeated by Parrhesia (Moths) and Brinemouth (Athletic). Crisisbless capitalise on this by... drawing a blank against Newrook. The Chenoworth derby is... physical, and Jack Woodsman is stretchered off, likely gone for the rest of the season.

Vermillion rescue a point against Athletic and Crisisbless stumble against Integabad, meaning the momentum stays with 3-0 victors Moths.

Sabrefell Athletic succumb to another draw; they are now winless in four. Their immediate both rivals both win by 1 to 0. Brinemouth chokes Brookford in the final ten minutes, while Maximum just chokes; Brinemouth are starting to look destined for the Globe Cup.

All eyes are on Nightmare Stadium. These final three matchdays are all vital fixtures, as the Moths play both their rivals and then Treason. They defeat Crisisbless after conceding a penalty, then strike back twice in the second half.

The lines are pretty much drawn. Athletic, while out of the race, play for pride to smack down the Moths 3-1; the men in green now have to contend with Crisisbless, and need to take points from Treason. Crisisbless narrowly edge out AFC Treason, who have had a poor season. Vermillion picks up three goals only to concede a hattrick from Kayla Harwick.

Team                        P   W   D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
 1 Sabrefell Moths            45  26   9  10  86  41  +45  87  Champion's
 2 Crisisbless                45  24  13   8  62  37  +25  85  Globe
 3 Sabrefell Athletic         45  23  15   7  81  52  +29  84  Globe
 4 Brinemouth                 45  22  10  13  60  43  +17  76  Globe
 5 Parrhesia United           45  21   8  16  69  57  +12  71
 6 Maximum City               45  19  13  13  48  37  +11  70
 7 AFC Treason                45  19  10  16  56  42  +14  67
 8 AFC Raven River            45  17  16  12  67  62   +5  67
 9 North Laithland            45  17  14  14  54  46   +8  65
10 Brookford Otters           45  18  10  17  50  57   -7  64
11 Leopolis Hatemongers       45  16  14  15  45  45   +0  62
12 Cranequin Wanderers        45  18   7  20  63  65   -2  61
13 Chenoworth Rovers          45  16  13  16  38  44   -6  61
14 South Laithland            45  16  11  18  52  63  -11  59
15 Southfell United           45  15  10  20  60  71  -11  55
16 Violence Chariots          45  15   9  21  60  76  -16  54
17 Newrook Democracy          45  12  17  16  58  59   -1  53
18 Raging Fire Hares          45  12  17  16  31  36   -5  53
19 Rhagant Schadenfreude      45  12  14  19  41  49   -8  50
20 AFC Integabad              45  12  13  20  57  68  -11  49
21 Iron City                  45  10  16  19  33  46  -13  46  R
22 AFC Rochford               45   9  16  20  34  53  -19  43  R
23 Vermillion Rage            45  10  13  22  58  88  -30  43  R
24 Chenoworth Harriers        45   8  18  19  37  63  -26  42  R

FIXTURES (Crucial fixtures bolded)
AFC Treason vs. Sabrefell Moths
Iron City vs. Sabrefell Athletic
Cranequin Wanderers vs. Crisisbless
Brookford Otters vs. Maximum City
AFC Raven River vs. Southfell United
Chenoworth Harriers vs. Parrhesia United
AFC Rochford vs. AFC Integabad
Rhagant Schadenfreude vs. Vermillion Rage
Chenoworth Rovers vs. Newrook Democracy
Raging Fire Hares vs. Brinemouth
Violence Chariots vs. Leopolis Hatemongers
South Laithland vs. North Laithland

The Moths sit in pole position, with a billion goal difference and a two point lead. But they have a difficult match-up against Treason, at home. While the Cranequin Wanderers are no easy fixture, Crisisbless will fancy their chances of victory. If the Moths lose and Crisisbless win, they lose the championship despite their continued lead throughout most of the campaign, and not even their eighty-six goals can stop that.

At the bottom, the bottom three are relegated and Iron City have one foot in the door; they stay up if they can pull off a miraculous victory against Sabrefell Athletic, if relegated Rochford beat Integabad AND if the margins of those results total three or more in their favour; otherwise they’ll be foiled by goal difference.
Oh, and to cap it off? There’s always time for a juicy Laithland derby.

Team                           P   W   D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
 1 Maximum Rovers                45  27   7  11  70  56  +14  88  P
 2 Goodfeather FC                45  24  10  11  83  58  +25  82  P
 3 Dubstep Rangers               45  23  10  12  63  40  +23  79  P
 4 Creed United                  45  24   4  17  54  39  +15  76  P
 5 Crisisbless United            45  23   7  15  65  62   +3  76
 6 Corvette Maulers              45  21  12  12  72  53  +19  75
 7 Valkyrja Hawks                45  21  12  12  59  41  +18  75
 8 Cypher Town                   45  21   6  18  49  54   -5  69
 9 Forge Carpenters              45  18  14  13  39  36   +3  68
10 Leicard Crimewave             45  18  13  14  39  33   +6  67
11 Inner-East Fairywrens         45  18  13  14  36  34   +2  67
12 Ox River United               45  19   8  18  44  41   +3  65
13 Orbital Bombardment           45  17  11  17  42  34   +8  62
14 Crossroads Town               45  15  16  14  49  44   +5  61
15 Fenland Albion                45  16  11  18  51  54   -3  59
16 Franchise FC                  45  17   8  20  42  45   -3  59
17 Mainstream Fist               45  16   9  20  34  44  -10  57
18 Haymaker United               45  14  14  17  41  45   -4  56
19 AFC Shale                     45  12  16  17  34  42   -8  52
20 North Dubstep                 45  13  10  22  41  58  -17  49
21 Falston-on-Ceynes United      45  10  12  23  36  56  -20  42  R
22 West Shotgun Turtles          45   6  18  21  32  51  -19  36  R
23 AFC Steak                     45   9   9  27  36  65  -29  36  R
24 Iron United                   45   6  14  25  27  53  -26  32  R

Rovers are champions and the bottom four are relegated, yet there’s still everything to play for as four sides jostle for fourth place. (Mathematically, third is within reach and Dubstep is in danger, but they’d have to lose, Creed and Crisisbless would both need wins, and they’ve got a buffer of seven and twenty goal difference respectively.)

Team                          P   W   D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
 1 AFC Hackett                  45  23  10  12  70  52  +18  79  P
 2 Martella Jazz                45  19  15  11  62  46  +16  72  P
 3 Ritter Town                  45  18  17  10  55  43  +12  71  P
 4 Chatswood                    45  20  11  14  61  50  +11  71  P
 5 Haymaker Town                45  20  11  14  51  46   +5  71
 6 North Sabrefell              45  20   9  16  58  49   +9  69
 7 West Brinemouth              45  18  14  13  60  44  +16  68
 8 AFC Greymouth                45  17  17  11  62  54   +8  68
 9 Locksley Petty Theft         45  18  14  13  61  60   +1  68
10 Corby Hubris                 45  18  13  14  51  45   +6  67
11 AFC Bishop                   45  18  12  15  50  35  +15  66
12 Geoff United                 45  17  14  14  67  58   +9  65
13 AFC Starling                 45  15  14  16  50  50   +0  59
14 Anslow Medication            45  13  18  14  47  49   -2  57
15 Sandrock Artillery           45  16   9  20  36  44   -8  57
16 AFC Sheridan                 45  14  15  16  29  39  -10  57
17 Crisisbless Athletic         45  16   8  21  41  50   -9  56
18 Harlequin Athletic           45  14  13  18  45  47   -2  55
19 Rushe United                 45  15   8  22  53  68  -15  53
20 Cranequin City               45  15   8  22  46  62  -16  53
21 Sakusa Rathians              45  15   8  22  48  66  -18  53
22 East Laithland Harriers      45  13  11  21  50  56   -6  50
23 Strephonage                  45  11  14  20  37  44   -7  47  R
24 Shotgun United               45  11   9  25  51  84  -33  42  R

East Laithland have saved themselves, but if they lose and Strephonage win they’ll still be sucked under. The top four is still entirely up for grabs, with nearly half the league in contention. AFC Hackett, however, are the deserved champions.

by **Krytenia** » Sat May 18, 2013 7:10 am

O-LEAGUE : SEASON XI - PART SIX

KFA CUP XXI : SEMI-FINALS
United they stand, divided they fell. It's the mighty against the minnows of the Premier in the twenty-first KFA Cup final as Avidia United take on surprise package Kallia United, who toppled Emberton Reds to be just ninety minutes from a first ever piece of silverware.

Results:
Caversham 0-1 Avidia United (Munitis Stadium, Norton)
Emberton Reds 2-3 Kallia United (Harbour Stadium, Stanton)

MATCHDAY 26
They may be still firmly rooted to the foot of the table, but Aigburth are at least going down fighting, bringing Cup finalists Kallia crashing to earth with a stunning two-nil victory. Caledon win as well, lifting them out of the relegation zone entirely, and at the top, it's another win apiece for United and Casuals.

Results:
Royal Emberton 2-3 Avidia United
AFC Linford 1-3 New Cefn Albion
Emberton Reds 0-3 Bradwell Saints
Stanton Town 0-1 Caversham
Casuals Osteria 1-0 Avidia City
Caledon Simpson 1-0 Thackworth Rovers
Aigburth Athletic 2-0 Kallia United
Neathill 1-3 Beckton Supermarine

MATCHDAY 27
AFC Linford are battling the drop, and Aigburth fighting for the championship, so the last thing either side wanted was a draw. Still, fans of Casuals minded not one jot as their win over Bradwell closes the gap to two points. Caledon did their survival hopes a world of good by whacking six past Caversham, whilst a fighting nil-nil against Avidia City sees Aigburth not quite mathematically relegated this week.

Results:
Results:
Avidia United 0-0 AFC Linford
Royal Emberton 0-1 Emberton Reds
New Cefn Albion 2-2 Stanton Town
Bradwell Saints 0-3 Casuals Osteria
Caversham 2-6 Caledon Simpson
Avidia City 0-0 Aigburth Athletic
Thackworth Rovers 0-0 Neathill
Kallia United 2-1 Beckton Supermarine

MATCHDAY 28
It's official: all hell has broken loose.

Avidia, who looked cruising to the title just a few short weeks ago, are now clinging to the top spot by their fingernails. They were beaten by the Reds; Casuals missed the chance to go top though as they could only draw with the Royals.

At the other end...oh my. Linford did themselves a world of good with a "WTF" hammering of Stanton; Caledon are back in trouble after leaking six against Albion; and eleventh to fifteenth have three points in between.

Spare a thought for Aigburth, though, relegated after a narrow defeat against Bradwell.

Results:
Emberton Reds 1-0 Avidia United
Stanton Town 0-5 AFC Linford
Casuals Osteria 1-1 Royal Emberton
Caledon Simpson 0-6 New Cefn Albion
Aigburth Athletic 2-3 Bradwell Saints - Aigburth Athletic relegated
Neathill 1-1 Caversham
Beckton Supermarine 2-1 Avidia City
Kallia United 4-2 Thackworth Rovers

Table after MD28:

Pos Team                      P   W  D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
  1 Avidia United            28  20  5   3  65  28  +37  65
  2 Casuals Osteria          28  19  7   2  65  24  +41  64
  3 New Cefn Albion          28  16  7   5  52  26  +26  55
  4 Royal Emberton           28  14  8   6  46  27  +20  50
  5 Stanton Town             28  13  6   9  36  27  +19  45
  6 Bradwell Saints          28  14  3  11  40  35   +5  45
  7 Emberton Reds            28  11 10   7  36  25  +11  43
  8 Beckton Supermarine      28  10  5  13  38  45   -7  35
  9 Caversham                28   9  8  11  28  39  -11  35
 10 Avidia City              28   9  5  14  30  34   -4  32
 11 Kallia United            28   8  4  16  26  47  -21  28
 12 Neathill                 28   7  7  14  25  47  -22  28
 13 Caledon Simpson          28   7  6  15  36  61  -25  27
 14 AFC Linford              28   7  5  16  30  47  -17  26
 15 Thackworth Rovers        28   6  7  15  25  43  -18  25
 16 Aigburth Athletic        28   3  9  16  13  35  -22  18   R

by **Falconwhereveryouare** » Sat May 18, 2013 9:23 am

Falconwhereveryouare Primary Division -- Season 31
Review
Note: This is from last cycle; just catching up.

Preview

.  Primary               Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Reedring FC            22   11   8   3    28   14  +14    41 CC CdC Champions
 2 Marriet                22   12   3   7    21   13   +8    39 GC
 3 Wingipeg Wingers       22    9   7   6    34   22  +12    34 GC
 4 Umber Lumber           22    9   7   6    12   11   +1    34 GC
 5 Nestingham FC          22    9   6   7    27   20   +7    33
 6 Lywik FC               22    8   8   6    41   37   +4    32
 7 Kalta                  22   10   2  10    30   32   −2    32
 8 Wingipeg FC            22    7   7   8    20   26   −6    28
 9 Northern Log           22    6   7   9    26   32   −6    25
10 Umber FC               22    6   6  10    17   17    0    24
11 Winterfell FC          22    6   5  11    24   31   −7    23 Relegated
12 Longbarrow             22    4   4  14     9   34  −25    16 Relegated

Boy, it's been a while since the championship was wrapped up before the final MD, huh? The Bulls over at Reedring secured the most emphatic Primary Division win in recent memory largely due to the leadership of now-World Champion Matías Garrastazu. And likewise, Marriet had pretty much locked up second place, as their only competitor--Umber Lumber--was hosting Reedring on the final matchday, and would have need to nearly double their season total for Goals Scored and keep a clean sheet in one game to have a chance at winning the tiebreaker. But no, the top two spots were pretty much uncontested; but the Globe Cup spots? Those were up in the air, with a team as low as Kalta in seventh having a mathematical shot at jumping up to fourth. The 'top seed' of these remaining teams, Lumber, as previously mentioned, had to face the inevitable Champions. And Reedring, in typical Audioslavian style, finished their season in the most emphatic way possible--a scoreless draw. This bumped Lumber up to 34 points, meaning only Lywik and Winger victories could keep them from international competition. The Wingers did exactly that with a hearty 5-0 blasting of Longbarrow, but fortunately for the Lumberjacks, Kalta overcame Lywik in a 8-4 slugfest. Speaking of Kalta, their 'mathematical' chance at reaching fourth benched on the teams above them dropping points--something that didn't happen--and an utterly massive win over Lywik. Like, along the lines of 14-0. Though 8-4 is an impressive scoreline, it wasn't enough by any means. And finally, we come to Nestingham; always the most balanced team in Falconwhereveryouare, ran out of luck once again. Their solid 1-0 win over the struggling Umber FC let them jumped ahead of Lywik, but they just lacked the draw that kept the Lumberjacks and the Wingers ahead of them in points.

On the other end of the standings, Longbarrow just had a dismal season, and the less said about it, the better. There were four teams in total at risk of being relegated going into the final matchday; Wingipeg FC and Northern Log sat on 25 points, Umber FC on a surprising 24 points, and Winterfell at 23. Northern Log fans were worried when they lost to Marriet, but breathed a sigh of relief when Umber FC couldn't overcome Nestingham. The fate of da Bear's season laid in the outcome of the Wingipeg FC-Winterfell match; and as los Azules conquered their opponents 2-zip at Greystone Castle, they'll have another season to try and maul the Primary Division. In the Secondary League, Falcus FC put in a historically good season--only 1 loss in 22 games--to regain their Primary League spot, while the natives from Upham road their coattails back to the big stage.

.  Secondary             Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Falcus FC              22   16   5   1    57   11  +46    53 SBCC Promoted
 2 Upham                  22   14   4   4    44   25  +19    46 SBCC Promoted
 3 Helving FC             22   12   6   4    21   15   +6    42 SBCC
 4 Sheaver Seamen         22   11   4   7    26   24   +2    37 SBCC
 5 Harp Port              22    9   6   7    32   20  +12    33
 6 Sheaver FC             22    7  10   5    22   23   −1    31
 7 Outer Nestingham       22    8   4  10    34   29   +5    28
 8 Sheaver Fishwives      22    7   6   9    22   23   −1    27
 9 Bayside                22    4   8  10    10   18   −8    20
10 Bedlam                 22    4   6  12    18   52  −34    18
11 Karmun FC              22    3   6  13     5   31  −26    15
12 Fodder FC              22    1   7  14     7   27  −20    10

These are NOT Falconwhereveryouare's qualifiers this cycle

by **Farfadillis** » Sat May 18, 2013 12:18 pm

As per this post:

Farfadillis (FFD) qualifiers
Champions’ Cup: Mâ Âlâmëómë
Globe Cup: La Nueva Avenida, Avenida Victoria, Fryi Frêndê
Series B Champions’ Cup: Madorre de Fuego, Deportí Agaumi, AVenida Natal, Punta del Torde

Farfadillis (FFD) stadium bid
Champions’ Cup: La Fantás
Champions’ Cup: The Farf Fragar Firschendujmal I7'snerra has been an unsafe stadium for a long time... a way too long time. That's exactly why the FFFF has decided to build a brand-new stadium for the national team. The stadium's already been built, and it's got all kind of (capitalistic) luxuries. The seats are all very comfortable, and teh government puored a huge load of money on the stadium as well because it was the "random blindfolded budget choice of the week" (yeah, don't ask). La Fantás translates to "The Fantastic" in new Farf. The stadium can hold up to 100,000 people, way less than the I7'snerra, but the stadium is still better overall. The FFFF has been looking for a good way to open La Fantás to the public, and what would be better for a first match than the Champions' Cup final?

by **Socialist States Owen** » Sat May 18, 2013 1:29 pm

FSSO's (SSO) Qualifiers
Top seeds are first

CC: Directus
GC: Bastion, Ulsa, Spartangrad
SBCC: Hornchurch, Ulsa Rovers, Whitepill, Oakstone

Other Competitions FSSO (SSO) Qualifiers

Cygnus Cup: Bastion
Copa de Campeones: Directus
Endemia Cup: Directus

The FSSO Football League
Season 13

Last season certainly ended with a bang in Eura. On the last day, Ulsa secured a historic third consecutive title as Steve Thompson played his last league game. They had been 1-0 down at half time and struggling against lowly Marketville after a Kenny Wiggins stunner, but a free kick from Thompson had brought them level within a few minutes of the restart. They went on to win 3-1 and take the title by a point, thanks to a deflected Colin Nelson strike and a last minute header from Liventian Andy Davis to start the party. When Ulsa were 2-1 up they remained tense; Spartangrad were 1-0 up away from home against Usmer and heading for the title. But by the time Ulsa had won their game, a late collapse had let Usmer into the game and an 83rd minute volley from the retiring defender Simon Rose changed the fate of the title in seconds. On the same day Directus won comfortably to secure their Globe Cup position as defensive stalwart Julesk Paranaya called time on their careers.

Therefore the triumph of Honeybadgers in finishing 4th ahead of Revolutionaries, Bastion and Holdenberg (who were carried all season by the magnificent Kobe) was a bit overshadowed, but nevertheless recognised as an outstanding achievement. Nukon were unsurprisingly relegated with games to spare but it was the remarkable demise of both Dartmoor and Workers Union that shocked the country near the foot of the league. Workers Union, with a squad depleted by a decade of cutting back, finished with only 22 points and rock bottom of the table. It was their first relegation in nearly 20 years. More excruciatingly close to survival were Dartmoor, who were denied glorious safety by Mayville Town’s dramatic 2-0 win at home to Bastion, who limped to a disappointing 7th place finish. Former AFC Mayville winger Miroslav Janda scored two goals to confirm his place as a Town hero – and an Athletic villain. On top of this they exceeded all expectations to reach their third cup final in nine years, and this time there would be no hurt. They took an early lead against Spartangrad before Sam Thomas equalised, but Janda and journeyman striker Albert scored two more goals as they lifted the trophy. It is safe to say that this was not Spartangrad’s luckiest year!

Ahead of Season 13 came a very active transfer window. It began with the notable retirements after the World Cup was finished, namely the strange partial retirement of Steve Thompson. On 297 caps he is the most capped Euran ever, but determined to reach 300 he declared he would stay on to lead the development squad that would be sent soon to the Copa Rushmori in Taeshan. However he did hang up his boots on club football, ending his career with Ulsa which spanned two and a half decades after three consecutive titles. This came on the day after the cup final, and in the next two days three other giants of Euran domestic football retired. Julesk Paranaya, the two everpresent Directus defender, called time on his career in a move that gutted the Directus defence in an afternoon. He was followed by Joe Arne Pizza, the stalwart of the Bastion defence for the past decade. They were followed by Seryou Kobe, a Sameban striker who for years struggled with attitude issues and substance abuse – but came good this year with a Player of the Season performance, netting 26 goals. Like Thompson, he had aimed to retire on a high and succeeded.

After this the first notable transfer deals came through in earnest. Brigham were first off the mark to sign Workers Union centre back Michael Adell for £2m. They later put down a substantial and rather risky outlay of £7.5m on Liam Allen, a 20 year old striker who scored 23 league goals in the Silver League last season at Real Oakwood. Arrowsmith avoided letting their key Silver League goalscorer Dennis Bellerod go to a bigger club – after all, he had scored an all-time record of 46 league goals for them in the Bronze League the season before last. Real had already come up with the financial backing and determination to spend heavily to stay up, after coming back into the Gold League as Silver League champions at their first attempt. Losing Allen was a blow, but they spent their now even larger budget wisely. Dashturnbein’s 17 goal striker James Lafferton was picked up for £3m and shortly after 23 year old midfielder Charlie Fuller was secured from Heinden for only £870k. They completed their business with the purchase of one of three players from New Sideburn to arrive in Eura during the summer, 20 year old goalkeeper Reece Coleman.

It was later into the summer that the really big transfers started to happen. Bastion took the brave step to counter the decline which had seen them slip to 7th in the previous season, spending £8.4m on Nukon’s Daeran fullback John Gomer. Considering their defensive weakness saw them relegated, this was understandably seen as quite a risky move. Shortly after this transfer went through Dartmoor finally saw their squad pillaged in a 24 hour exodus which saw their three best players leave. Taeshan star Ender Wiggin ended his stay in Eura with his form at an all-time low, completing a move to Náutico in the Whirl Islands for an undisclosed fee in the region of £10m-£15m. Eye Barsa (a long sought after playmaker from Sameba) then became their second loss as he moved on to Bastion for £7m. By the end of the day goalkeeper Revy Collison had completed his medical at Holdenberg City and left. In a shock move and arguably, at this point of the summer, the biggest move, Josh Stevenson ended his lengthy spell with Spartangrad. He signed a three year contract at Cygnus Cup champions Sporting Iturributa for a reported fee of £8.5m, a deal which delighted the Sporting fans – a statement of ambition from their owners. For Spartangrad however it was a bitter blow, and would heap the pressure on left winger Chad Parsons to recover from losing his left side partner in the coming season.

Talented winger Dan Brooks then left Silver League Whitepill for Usmer, while Bastion Lions made their only major signing of the transfer window as they brought in young New Sideburn striker Keith Roland. However it would not be until the final day that the biggest moves would take place. In the morning it emerged that Bastion’s Geoff Day, who came through their ranks and made his breakthrough on loan at West End, was leaving the club. He ended his increasingly unsettled stay in the capital in favour of a move to Holdenberg for £7.2m; a controversial move given that they finished above Bastion last season. This move would be overshadowed though by the surprise exit of national team starter Tom Riley from Directus. After two weeks of the club denying speculation surrounding his future, and him staying quiet, it emerged that they had accepted a £10m bid for the 30 year old midfielder. No-one knew the identity of the potential suitors, as he had been connected with clubs from various nations throughout this period. At 6pm that evening, local TV news in Directus reported that Riley was having a medical with Polarian side Jan Mayen Islanders, joining the Euran contingent established there by Jan Mayen’s Euran manager Ben Randall. However this turned out to be false and the club soon announced that a deal had been agreed with another Polarian team, Northbrook. Riley would not be joining the manager who had put so much on the line to give him a chance in the national team.

As far as anyone could tell no replacement had been signed for Riley, other than a young midfielder from New Sideburn called Michael Brandon. Anonymous to fans in Eura there was understandably quite a bit of outrage in Directus. They were incredulous that the eastern megaclub had not replaced their retiring centre back, and had decided that the already inexperienced but promising Glenn Anderson had lost his mentor in central midfield to be partnered with another youngster. What’s more, Farrenton Athletics very experienced and very talented 27 year old Aelsh midfielder Rhodri Evans had handed in a transfer request several days earlier, making him readily available. Yet Directus had cancelled talks with Farrenton after they demanded a paltry £6m for the midfielder, leaving Spartangrad free to sweep him up for £8m. With minutes left until the deadline the final major deal was sealed as Richard Lockhart ended his valuable tenure at Workers Union. He moved on to Lajuno for £6m. Although the deal had been completed the day before it then emerged that Ulsa had chosen to cash in on left back Colin Collymore, accepting a £9m bid from Champions Cup winners Ituraitz FC. Although Ulsa were reluctant to weaken their squad so early, Collymore could never be persuaded to stay with such a prestigious club showing interest. Clearly Ituraitz believed Collymore had played a big part in Ulsa’s three straight title wins.

A number of low fee and loan deals were made for youth players during the summer as well. Most notably Feardallis Wanderers of Farfadillis took in an 18 year old Revolutionaries midfielder on loan, the superbly named John Spartan. The last time they took a Euran on, Spartangrad winger Mike Adams, they turned him from a throwaway exchange player in the Val Kylx deal into the best Euran right winger since Kieran Kane. Honeybadgers, who had thrown away Adams so carelessly, took a different route this time with their newest academy player Kevin Colbert, who was sent out on a season long loan to National Cup holders Mayville Town. Holdenberg went shopping north of the border as they continued to strengthen their squad, snapping up promising Sameban winger Pablo Dohi for only £600k. The transfer window ended the day before the start of the Endemian Cup, revived after a 20 year hiatus. The last transfers being Culpapy United’s strange decision to sign a little known 18 year old from Suttonville, Gareth Blackthorn, and Lajuno’s tiny £50k outlay on a little known Astograthian youngster, Luar Dardan. Both a waste of money if you ask any expert.

Endemia Cup I

After a 20 year hiatus brought on by various political tensions and a lack of funding, the Pan-Endemian club tournament known as the Endemia Cup has been revived. Last time it was contested sixteen teams took part, when the semi-professional underdogs of Weston Town from the then war torn Ferguson Islands won a shock victory in the final match at the Samebus International Stadium. They beat Bastion 3-2, who at the time were the dominant side in Euran football and favourites for the title. Weston are back again this time as the winners of the annual ‘Ferguson Shield’ match between the two major teams of the islands. The first round kicked off shortly after the Euran exit from the 64th World Cup.

Association Guide

BLA - Blaestrom - 1 spot for league champion
CRO - Croydumb - 1 spot for league champion
DAE - Daera - 1 spot for league champion
EUR - Eura - 1 spot for league champion, 1 for domestic cup winner
FER - Ferguson Islands - 1 spot for Ferg Shield winner
HOE - Holy Eura - 1 spot for league champion
INI - Inisgarve - 1 spot for Maelpoolmor
ISL - Isolaverde - 1 spot for league champion, 1 for domestic cup winner
ITO - Itor - 1 spot for league champion
NEW - New Hackney - 1 spot for league champion
SAM - Sameba 1 spot for league champion, 1 for domestic cup winner
YNS - Ynsybell - 1 spot for Ffermdir

The 16th spot goes to the team which wins the jointly held association cup of Daera, New Hackney, Itor and Croydumb. If said winner is also a league champion, the place defaults to the runner up/next placed team who is not a league champion.

Entrance Round

(ISL) CS Sobornorst 0-4 Maelpoolmor (INI) 0-1 0-3
(ITO) Blueway United 2-1 Samebus (SAM) 0-1 2-0 (AET)
(CRO) Thornton City 4-8 Eastice (DAE) 2-2 2-6
(ISL) Dallega 0-6 Port Haven Athletic (ITO) 0-4 0-2
(FER) Weston Town 0-2 Athletic Vaticca (HOE) 0-1 0-1
(SAM) AD Golan 4-0 FK Byenbater (BLA) 3-0 1-0
(EUR) Mayville Town 4-1 Ffermdir (YNS) 1-0 3-1
(NEW) Hoxton 0-8 Ulsa (EUR) 0-5 0-3

Quarter Finals

(INI) Maelpoolmor 1-2 Blueway United (ITO) 0-1 1-1 (AET
(DAE) Eastice 1-3 Port Haven Athletic (ITO) 0-3 1-0
(HOE) Athletic Vaticca 1-3 AD Golan (SAM) 0-2 1-1
(EUR) Mayville Town 3-2 Ulsa (EUR) 2-0 1-2

Semi Finals

(ITO) Blueway United 2-1 Port Haven Athletic (ITO) 1-1 1-0
(SAM) AD Golan 0-4 Mayville Town (EUR) 0-3 0-1

The Final

(ITO) Blueway United 0-1 Mayville Town (EUR)

Mayville Town were jubilant in Bastion after securing the Endemian Cup against all the odds, overcoming the brave resistance of Blueway United of Itor to take home the trophy. The first round had produced a few surprise results. The best team in Isolaverde, CS Sobornorst, were emphatically beaten over two legs by Maelpoolmor, who have previously been considered little but a pub team. Blueway United began their superb run by recovering from a 1-0 home defeat to shock Samebus at home, beating them 2-0 after extra time. Ulsa, the clear favourites for the competition, demolished New Hackneyian champions Hoxton 8-0 over two legs. However they would find themselves undone in the quarter finals in probably the most thrilling tie of the tournament.

Two Daniel Albert goals gave Town a surprisingly easy victory in the first leg, and an early Miroslav Janda stunner in Ulsa was enough to knock out the Euran champions, despite goals for Colin Nelson and Sam Ashtree. Blueway, who had qualified by winning the Four Dominions Cup, beat their Itorian rivals Port Haven Athletic in the next round to reach the final with a stoppage time goal away from home. Meanwhile Mayville saw off Sameban cup champions AD Golan over two legs with relative ease, setting up the final in Bastion. The arena was packed out as 98,000 turned up to see the tie decisively play out in the favour of the Euran side, who dominated for most of the game and got the only goal they ended up needing from another Janda strike in the second half.

FSSOFA Charity Shield

MAYVILLE TOWN – 3
Janda 9
Colbert 14
Albert 88

ULSA – 1
Davis 56

Ulsa fell victim to Mayville Town for the second time in a month as they were well beaten by Mayville Town in the Charity Shield. It was another piece of silverware in a remarkable few months for Mayville, who won the National Cup at the end of the last season, the Endemia Cup at the beginning of this season and now the Charity Shield. Miroslav Janda has shown why he is being touted as the latest Mytanar hot prospect to play in Eura after several good seasons already, and in this match he reaffirmed his reputation with a 9th minute goal from the edge of the box. Shortly afterwards Kevin Colbert, on loan from Honeybadgers, headed in from 10 yards out to double the lead. Ulsa never really looked in contention and seemed to be missing Steve Thompson in midfield as Iuliu Zapatic and Paco León Nolasco failed to gel in the midfield. 33 year old Nolasco did set up 30 year old Liventian defender Andy Davis with a floated corner to pull a goal back after half time, but Ulsa failed to keep their momentum going and were soon on the back foot again. Town capped off a magnificent performance with a late goal that was the icing on the cake. Veteran striker Daniel Albert deserved a goal for his performance and he got it, volleying in on the rebound after Waller saved from Colbert. It seems the Ulsa team which has ravaged the league for the last three years has run out of steam.

FSSOFA Football League Season 13

Gold League Standings

    Team                     P   W   D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
  1 Directus                38  28   5   5  91  33  +58  89   Champions + Champions Cup
  2 Bastion                 38  25   9   4  80  37  +43  84   Globe Cup Cygnus Cup
  3 Ulsa                    38  24   4  10  96  47  +49  76   Globe Cup
  4 Spartangrad             38  22  10   6  95  55  +40  76   Globe Cup
  5 Revolutionaries         38  21   6  11  68  46  +22  69
  6 Honeybadgers            38  18  11   9  63  50  +13  65
  7 Lajuno                  38  18   7  13  78  68  +10  61
  8 Holdenberg City         38  15  11  12  41  40   +1  56
  9 Holdenberg              38  15   7  16  59  62   -3  52
 10 Falourr                 38  15   6  17  51  55   -4  51
 11 Culpapy United          38  14   9  15  48  52   -4  51
 12 Brigham                 38  13  10  15  48  52   -4  49
 13 Farrenton Athletic      38  14   6  18  49  49   +0  48
 14 Usmer                   38  11   8  19  68  77   -9  41
 15 Mayville Town           38  11   8  19  35  66  -31  41
 16 Marketville             38  10   9  19  45  71  -26  39
 17 Real Oakwood            38   9   8  21  48  74  -26  35
 18 Callodown Rovers        38   6  14  18  38  68  -30  32   Relegation
 19 Bastion Lions           38   4  11  23  28  86  -58  23   Relegation
 20 Arrowsmith              38   4   7  27  37  78  -41  19   Relegation

Silver League Standings

    Team                     P   W   D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
  1 Hornchurch              38  26   8   4  85  36  +49  86   Promotion SBCC
  2 Ulsa Rovers             38  17  16   5  44  22  +22  67   Promotion SBCC
  3 Whitepill               38  19   8  11  50  39  +11  65   Promotion SBCC
  4 Oakstone                38  18  10  10  52  36  +16  64   SBCC
  5 Dartmoor                38  15   8  15  42  36   +6  53
  6 Swenselona              38  14  10  14  37  40   -3  52
  7 Thagarnia               38  12  15  11  43  39   +4  51
  8 Nukon                   38  12  14  12  34  39   -5  50
  9 Charleston              38  13  10  15  46  49   -3  49
 10 Dashturnbein            38  13  10  15  43  47   -4  49
 11 AFC Mayville            38  12  13  13  30  38   -8  49
 12 West End Athletic       38  13   9  16  44  42   +2  48
 13 Sword City              38  12  11  15  34  44  -10  47
 14 Cockville               38  11  14  13  32  44  -12  47
 15 Stona United            38  12  10  16  47  54   -7  46
 16 Workers Union           38  11  11  16  39  45   -6  44
 17 EFS                     38   9  15  14  44  46   -2  42
 18 Heinden United          38  11   9  18  31  45  -14  42   Relegation
 19 Royals Athletic         38   9  12  17  34  52  -18  39   Relegation
 20 Chetcooking             38   7  15  16  38  56  -18  36   Relegation

Bronze League Standings

    Team                     P   W   D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
  1 Dudsbury                38  22   6  10  53  32  +21  72   Promotion
  2 New Harkdown            38  22   5  11  68  44  +24  71   Promotion
  3 Clifton Villa           38  19  11   8  49  28  +21  68   Promotion
  4 Chetcooking United      38  19   8  11  50  36  +14  65
  5 Argyle                  38  19   6  13  43  40   +3  63
  6 Old Boys Club           38  18   5  15  52  38  +14  59
  7 Foxhampton              38  15  14   9  46  35  +11  59
  8 Moors                   38  16   8  14  43  46   -3  56
  9 Pashter United          38  14  13  11  43  38   +5  55
 10 Karkland Athletic       38  15   8  15  41  40   +1  53
 11 Suttonville             38  14  10  14  43  39   +4  52
 12 St Peters               38  14   9  15  36  41   -5  51
 13 Bungkhok                38  13   9  16  38  43   -5  48
 14 Carsby                  38  13   8  17  46  46   +0  47
 15 Hammersbridge           38  12  11  15  38  50  -12  47
 16 Singleton               38  11  13  14  50  40  +10  46
 17 Trollbridge             38  12   9  17  42  51   -9  45
 18 Pinholt                 38  11   6  21  38  60  -22  39   Relegation
 19 Melton Heath            38   9   9  20  47  62  -15  36   Relegation
 20 Christperch             38   7   2  29  37  94  -57  23   Relegation

National Cup

Final

REVOLUTIONARIES - 1
Power 70
Bond s/o 37

BASTION - 2
Needle 37 (Pen)
Hart 90+2

All Cup Rounds and Results

Code: Select all: First Round Trollbridge 2-0 Euxton Villa (2-0 agg) Waterloo 1-4 Alfton Town (1-4 agg) Directus 4-0 Stigtopia (4-0 agg) Walsh Athletic 0-1 Heinden United (0-1 agg) Falleyforth 0-0 Melton Heath (0-1 AET, 0-1 agg) Dudsbury 2-0 The Old Boys Club (2-0 agg) Highcross 0-3 Weatherfield (0-3 agg) Barbero Waterlooville 1-4 EFS (1-4 agg) Culpapy United 0-1 West End Athletic (0-1 agg) Sharkweek 0-1 Charleston (0-1 agg) Mereside Twatters 1-1 Marketville (1-1 AET, 1-1 agg, 4-1 PKs) Hodgson FC 1-1 Nobberham Rovers (1-1 AET, 1-1 agg, 1-2 PKs) Farenborn 0-1 Callodown Rovers (0-1 agg) Hammersbridge 0-3 Spartangrad (0-3 agg) Sameba FC 3-1 Norton Rovers (3-1 agg) Walkers Industries FC 1-4 Swenselona (1-4 agg) Oldgate Town 0-2 Christperch (0-2 agg) Bastion Lions 0-0 Workers Union (0-0 AET, 0-0 agg, 2-3 PKs) Trustaloopa 0-1 Pinholt (0-1 agg) Puthill Rovers 1-2 Junoa (1-2 agg) Honeybadgers 2-0 St Johns (2-0 agg) West Trinity 1-1 Bannanarama (1-1 AET, 1-1 agg, 0-2 PKs) Wewt 2-0 Curlel Rovers (2-0 agg) Pashter United 2-0 Baines United (2-0 agg) Wackersville United 0-0 Pebbles Island FC (1-0 AET, 1-0 agg) Shawaddy 2-1 Duley Town (2-1 agg) Lamrington United 2-0 Lungzon Rovers (2-0 agg) Bradbury Athletic 1-2 Farrenton Athletic (1-2 agg) Stona United 1-0 Mereside (1-0 agg) Suttonville 0-0 Actongold (1-0 AET, 1-0 agg) Moors 1-2 Rohan (1-2 agg) Bungkhok 1-0 Nukon (1-0 agg) Republicans AFC 1-2 Dashturnbein (1-2 agg) Schleef 2-0 Maid Cross (2-0 agg) Norcross United 1-3 Katterby Town (1-3 agg) Holdenburg City 2-0 Badgerdon (2-0 agg) Bignews 1-0 Cuba Hola (1-0 agg) Revolutionaries 4-3 Thagarnia (4-3 agg) Semensample Athletic 2-1 Harleys Park (2-1 agg) Ulsa Rovers 1-1 Whitepill (1-3 AET, 1-3 agg) Johnnynames 1-0 Carsby (1-0 agg) James Brown Town 1-2 Singleton (1-2 agg) Argyle 0-2 Chetcooking United (0-2 agg) East Trinity 0-1 Royals Athletic (0-1 agg) Chafey Wood 2-1 Starrod Town (2-1 agg) Taylorhill Town 3-2 Oakstone (3-2 agg) Croxford 1-5 Usmer (1-5 agg) Jackson Borough 2-1 Jumbuck (2-1 agg) Ulsa 3-0 Ciaolla (3-0 agg) Parkerstone AFC 1-1 Abbey Green (1-1 AET, 1-1 agg, 3-2 PKs) Karkland Athletic 1-2 Dartmoor (1-2 agg) AFC Mayville 0-1 St Peters (0-1 agg) Durden 0-3 Bastion (0-3 agg) Hornchurch 0-2 Real Oakwood (0-2 agg) Holdenburg 1-2 Foxhampton (1-2 agg) New Harkdown 3-1 Notten Wharf (3-1 agg) Wackersville 0-2 Cotewood Town (0-2 agg) Arrowsmith 0-1 Sword City (0-1 agg) Cockville 0-0 Alpervale (0-0 AET, 0-0 agg, 1-0 PKs) Chetcooking 0-0 Falourr (0-1 AET, 0-1 agg) Cockfosters Town 1-0 Clifton Villa (1-0 agg) Alfton Villa 0-1 Brigham (0-1 agg) Mayville Town 5-0 Braddock (5-0 agg) South Park 0-1 Lajuno (0-1 agg) Second Round Callodown Rovers 5-0 Melton Heath (5-0 agg) Schleef 1-2 Weatherfield (1-2 agg) Bastion 1-0 Rohan (1-0 agg) Foxhampton 3-2 Shawaddy (3-2 agg) Farrenton Athletic 3-0 Sword City (3-0 agg) Sameba FC 1-2 Swenselona (1-2 agg) Lamrington United 2-0 Taylorhill Town (2-0 agg) Stona United 1-0 Real Oakwood (1-0 agg) Cockville 3-0 Falourr (3-0 agg) Christperch 2-1 Bannanarama (2-1 agg) Suttonville 2-2 Parkerstone AFC (2-3 AET, 2-3 agg) Wewt 1-6 Directus (1-6 agg) Pashter United 0-2 Mayville Town (0-2 agg) Heinden United 1-0 Charleston (1-0 agg) Trollbridge 1-0 Royals Athletic (1-0 agg) Pinholt 0-0 Cotewood Town (0-0 AET, 0-0 agg, 2-0 PKs) Mereside Twatters 1-1 Honeybadgers (1-1 AET, 1-1 agg, 2-1 PKs) Cockfosters Town 2-0 Wackersville United (2-0 agg) West End Athletic 2-1 Chetcooking United (2-1 agg) Usmer 4-0 Junoa (4-0 agg) Bignews 1-2 Nobberham Rovers (1-2 agg) Alfton Town 1-1 New Harkdown (1-1 AET, 1-1 agg, 3-0 PKs) Dashturnbein 2-1 Whitepill (2-1 agg) Spartangrad 2-0 Brigham (2-0 agg) Dartmoor 2-2 Holdenburg City (2-2 AET, 2-2 agg, 1-2 PKs) Singleton 1-1 Bungkhok (1-2 AET, 1-2 agg) Lajuno 1-1 Semensample Athletic (1-1 AET, 1-1 agg, 2-4 PKs) Johnnynames 0-1 St Peters (0-1 agg) Ulsa 3-0 EFS (3-0 agg) Workers Union 2-0 Chafey Wood (2-0 agg) Jackson Borough 0-3 Revolutionaries (0-3 agg) Dudsbury 1-0 Katterby Town (1-0 agg) Third Round Stona United 2-0 Dudsbury (2-0 agg) Directus 0-0 Dashturnbein (0-0 AET, 0-0 agg, 2-0 PKs) Pinholt 1-1 Semensample Athletic (1-1 AET, 1-1 agg, 0-2 PKs) Lamrington United 1-1 Workers Union (1-2 AET, 1-2 agg) Ulsa 3-2 Swenselona (3-2 agg) St Peters 2-0 Bungkhok (2-0 agg) Weatherfield 2-2 Trollbridge (2-3 AET, 2-3 agg) Callodown Rovers 1-1 Christperch (2-1 AET, 2-1 agg) Revolutionaries 2-0 Heinden United (2-0 agg) Holdenburg City 3-0 Cockfosters Town (3-0 agg) Mayville Town 1-0 Nobberham Rovers (1-0 agg) Farrenton Athletic 0-2 Mereside Twatters (0-2 agg) Spartangrad 4-1 Parkerstone AFC (4-1 agg) West End Athletic 1-3 Usmer (1-3 agg) Foxhampton 0-3 Bastion (0-3 agg) Alfton Town 1-2 Cockville (1-2 agg) Fourth Round Holdenburg City 2-0 Mereside Twatters (2-0 agg) Mayville Town 0-0 Usmer (1-0 AET, 1-0 agg) Trollbridge 0-2 Revolutionaries (0-2 agg) Ulsa 1-1 Callodown Rovers (3-1 AET, 3-1 agg) Cockville 0-2 Workers Union (0-2 agg) Spartangrad 0-2 Bastion (0-2 agg) Stona United 0-2 St Peters (0-2 agg) Directus 5-1 Semensample Athletic (5-1 agg) Quarter Finals Bastion 3-2 Holdenburg City (3-2 agg) Directus 3-0 Mayville Town (3-0 agg) St Peters 2-4 Revolutionaries (2-4 agg) Workers Union 0-1 Ulsa (0-1 agg) Semi Finals Revolutionaries 1-0 Ulsa (1-0 agg) Directus 1-2 Bastion (1-2 agg) Final Revolutionaries 1-2 Bastion (1-2 agg)

Season 13 Review

Gold League - Top Scorers

Code: Select all: Lee Sharp (Directus) - 40 Sam Thomas (Spartangrad) - 29 Sam Needle (Bastion) - 27 Skorji Oslograd (Bastion) - 25 James Clarke (Lajuno) - 24 Guy Stamp (Honeybadgers) - 23 Nicky Martin (Ulsa) - 21 Liam Carling (Marketville) - 20 Alperen de Kleijn (Usmer) - 19 Sam Ashtree (Ulsa) - 18 Simon Xavier (Revolutionaries) - 18 Kieran Kane (Revolutionaries) - 18 Geoff Day (Holdenberg) - 18 Volk Savanev (Brigham) - 17 Jonny dos Santos (Holdenberg) - 17 Tony Davidson (Callodown Rovers) - 17 Luar Dardan (Lajuno) - 16 Bryn Thomas (Farrenton Athletic) - 16 Chad Parsons (Spartangrad) - 15 Luke Hartnett (Culpapy United) - 15 James Lafferton (Real Oakwood) - 15 Miroslav Janda (Mayville Town) - 14 Jody Meredith (Falourr) - 14 Gareth Blackthorn (Culpapy United) - 14 Craig Harper (Lajuno) - 13 Berardo do Luca (Usmer) - 13 Rhodri Evans (Spartangrad) - 13 Paul Fessner (Honeybadgers) - 13 Dennis Bellerod (Arrowsmith) - 13 Daniel Albert (Mayville Town) - 12 James McCroft (Directus) - 12 James Brecon (Revolutionares) - 12 Darren Wood (Holdenberg City) - 12 Liam Allen (Brigham) - 12 Eye Barsa (Bastion) - 11 Iuliu Zapatic (Ulsa) - 11 Keith Rowland (Bastion Lions) - 11 Mikhael van Germ (Spartangrad) - 11 Dan Brooks (Usmer) - 11 Craig Sinclair (Arrowsmith) - 10 Mike Adams (Spartangrad) - 10 Richard Lockhart (Lajuno) - 10 Matthew Steel (Usmer) - 10 Brigham Bond (Revolutionaries) - 10 Sammy Knowles (Farrenton Athletic) - 10 Casper Constable (Marketville) - 9 Aidan Jones (Falourr) - 9 Charlie Fuller (Real Oakwood) - 9 Pablo Dohi (Holdenberg) - 9 Stanislav Navratil (Honeybadgers) - 9 Kimi Houberg (Spartangrad) - 9 Alan Dabix (Holdenberg City) - 8 Ryan Collins (Holdenberg City) - 8 Mayano Salono (Directus) - 8 Clive Dawson (Ulsa) - 8 Adam Kemp (Falourr) - 8 Colin Nelson (Ulsa) - 8 Glenn Anderson (Directus) - 7 Danny Sullivan (Real Oakwood) - 7 Harvey Dexter (Falourr) - 7 Nile Samson (Culpapy United) - 7 Bill Riley (Directus) - 6 Ryan King (Bastion Lions) - 6 Demi Arthur (Brigham) - 6 Eamon Power (Revolutionaries) - 6 Michael Brandon (Directus) - 5 Joe Robel (Farrenton Athletic) - 5

Top Five for...Assists

Clive Dawson (Ulsa) - 20
Luar Dardan (Lajuno) - 17
James McCroft (Directus) - 17
Rhodri Evans (Spartangrad) - 16
Chad Parsons (Spartangrad) - 15

Top Five for...Pass Completion

Iuliu Zapatic (Ulsa) - 91%
Luar Dardan (Lajuno) - 89%
Daniel Belgrave (Directus) - 89%
Gareth Blackthorn (Culpapy United) - 87%
Claus Rijsbergen (Directus) - 87%

Top Five for...Tackles Per Game (Avg)

Claus Rijsbergen (Directus) - 11.61
Michael Robertson (Directus) - 10.10
Eamon Power (Revolutionaries) - 9.97
Daley Hart (Bastion) - 9.20
Lyle Heath (Ulsa) - 8.99

FSSOFA Annual Awards

FSSOFA Golden Boot

Lee Sharp (FSSO, Directus) - 40
Sam Thomas (FSSO, Spartangrad) - 29
Sam Needle (FSSO, Bastion) - 27
Skorji Oslograd (FSSO, Bastion) - 25
James Clarke (Liventia, Lajuno) - 24
Guy Stamp (Kytler Peninsulae, Honeybadgers) - 23

Goalkeeper of the Season

Daniel Belgrave (FSSO, Directus)
Kondrat Istomin (Mytannion, Bastion)
Revy Collison (FSSO, Holdenberg City)

Defender of the Season

Claus Rijsbergen (Audioslava, Directus)
Eamon Power (Ancharmunn, Revolutionaries)
Ryan Collins (FSSO, Holdenberg City)

Midfielder of the Season

Luar Dardan (Astograth, Lajuno)
Gareth Blackthorn (FSSO, Culpapy United)
Rhodri Evans (Aels, Spartangrad)

Forward of the Season

Lee Sharp (FSSO, Directus)
Sam Thomas (FSSO, Spartangrad)
Craig Sinclair (FSSO, Arrowsmith)

Best Signing of the Season

Luar Dardan (Astograth, Lajuno, cost £50k)
Gareth Blackthorn (FSSO, Culpapy United, cost £160k)
Rhodri Evans (Aels, Spartangrad, cost £8m)

Best Newcomer of the Season

Luar Dardan (Astograth, Lajuno)
Gareth Blackthorn (FSSO, Culpapy United)
Pablo Dohi (Sameba, Holdenberg)

International Player of the Season

Claus Rijsbergen (Audioslava, Directus)
Luar Dardan (Astograth, Lajuno)
Rhodri Evans (Aels, Spartangrad)

Young Player of the Season

Luar Dardan (17, Astograth, Lajuno)
Gareth Blackthorn (18, FSSO, Culpapy United)
Craig Sinclair (16, FSSO, Arrowsmith)

Player of the Season

Lee Sharp (FSSO, Directus)
Claus Rijsbergen (Audioslava, Directus)
Luar Dardan (Astograth, Lajuno)

Manager of the Season

Tom Benedict (42, FSSO, Directus)
Alan Elroy (59, FSSO, Bastion)
Dan Carroll (37, FSSO, Mayville Town)

by **Darmen** » Sat May 18, 2013 2:50 pm

Will be completed in total later, but for now, the Darmen Cup is finished and International qualifications determined.

Amateur League Level One Championship-First Round
Vasilì United XI 0-0 CF Lightfield (0-1 AET)

Amateur League Level One Championship-Final
Team X 0-1 CF Lightfield

Amateur League Level Two Championship-First Round
IFK Liverpool 3-0 St. Mary's Al-Hikma
Lechian FC 1-0 The Babies

Amateur League Level Two Championship-Semifinals
Pandemonium 0-0 Lechian FC (0-1 AET)
FCR Oakwell 1-2 IFK Liverpool

Amateur League Level Two Championship-Final
IFK Liverpool 1-0 Lechian FC

Amateur League Level Three Championship-First Round
AC Yente 4-0 Maccabi New Longo
Spart 1-3 Liverpool Dragon FC
Lightning's Hands 1-5 CSKA Brham
Hawkinators 0-2 AIF Starsoul
IF Cardiff 3-0 DeRm FC
Dalmacio de Llayma 1-1 Welldark Galactic (2-2 AET) (3-1 pen.)

Amateur League Level Three Championship-Quarterfinals
ZeXal 1-2 Liverpool Dragon FC
Chippewa Falls Strykers Youth 2-1 CSKA Brham
AC Yente 1-0 AIF Starsoul
IF Cardiff 2-1 Dalmacio de Llayma

Amateur League Level Three Championship-Semifinals
Chippewa Falls Strykers Youth 0-1 Liverpool Dragon FC
AC Yente 0-2 IF Cardiff

Amateur League Level Three Championship-Final
IF Cardiff 3-1 Liverpool Dragon FC

Amateur League Level Four Championship-First Round
Dinamo Bucuresti FC 4-0 Number 10
Wuncha Bankers 1-0 Houston Dynamo
Red Star 0-1 FC Leon

Amateur League Level Four Championship-Semifinals
KAC07 0-1 FC Leon
Dinamo Bucuresti FC 1-0 Wuncha Bankers

Amateur League Level Four Championship-Final
Dinamo Bucuresti FC 0-2 FC Leon

Amateur League Super Cup-Semifinals
CF Lightfield 1-0 FC Leon
IFK Liverpool 2-1 IF Cardiff

Amateur League Super Cup-Final
CF Lightfield 1-3 IFK Liverpool

Conference Championship
ASC Joan l'Arc 3-1 Athletic Club of Chippewa

Youth Cup-First Round
Eau Claire United Youth Academy 5-1 Scott City FC Youth
Chippewa Falls Strykers Youth 2-1 Eau Claire Aris FC Chicos
Meeney Five Meeno FC 0-0 No.5 FC (0-0 AET) (4-2 pen.)
Chippewa Falls Strykers Red 2-0 No.6 FC
Eau Claire Aris FC U-17 2-1 EC Memorial Youth
Kicking & Screaming Youth 0-2 Eau Claire Aris FC U-21
Menomonie United Youth 3-1 Chippewa Falls Strykers Snipez

Youth Cup-Quarterfinals
Eau Claire United Fire 1-0 Eau Claire Aris FC U-21
Eau Claire United Youth Academy 2-2 Menomonie United Youth (2-3 AET)
Chippewa Falls Strykers Youth 2-0 Eau Claire Aris FC U-17
Meeney Five Meeno FC 2-1 Chippewa Falls Strykers Red

Youth Cup-Semifinals
Eau Claire United Fire 2-0 Menomonie United Youth
Chippewa Falls Strykers Youth 2-0 Meeney Five Meeno FC

Youth Cup Final
Eau Claire United Fire 2-0 Chippewa Falls Strykers Youth

Reserve Cup-First Round
CF United Cotdelapomais Reserves 1-0 Blazer's Reserves
Real Madril 32 5-1 Berrybasher Reserves
Hmong Athletic Meka 4-2 Scott City FC Reserves
Rogerton Whitecaps Practice Squad 3-1 EC Memorial Reserves
No.10 FC 0-1 Meeney Two Meeno FC

Reserve Cup-Quarterfinals
Chippewa Falls Strykers Black Reserves 3-0 Meeney Two Meeno FC
Menomonie United Reserves 1-1 Rogerton Whitecaps Practice Squad (3-1 AET)
Duke Lyons FC Reserves 2-2 Hmong Athletic Meka (5-2 AET)
CF United Cotdelapomais Reserves 2-0 Real Madril 32

Reserve Cup-Semifinals
Chippewa Falls Strykers Black Reserves 2-1 CF United Cotdelapomais Reserves
Menomonie United Reserves 3-0 Duke Lyons FC Reserves

Reserve Cup-Final
Chippewa Falls Strykers Black Reserves 2-0 Menomonie United Reserves

Darmen Cup-Qualifying Round
Neon Trees FC 1-0 Streakerz
AC Milan 3-2 Xaya FC
Chelsea 1-2 New York FC

Darmen Cup-First Round
Dolphis FC 4-0 New York FC
Kansas Terriers 1-1 AC Milan (2-1 AET)
Renato United 3-1 Neon Trees FC
Clube Athletico Santo Pittenger 2-0 Arellano FC
Dezembro 25 FC 1-0 Killers69
Corinth FC 0-3 Sportklub Palerma
EC Zebra 2-2 Cosmos Dynasty (3-3 AET) (3-1 pen.)
Hercules FC 1-0 FC Bhardo
Douri United 2-1 Fightin Cotons
Royal Leopard 1-0 Esolotyalpi
The Chiefs 1-0 Malacateco
Hertha Rushmore 6-0 Vnjun
Club Deportivo Angel 1-2 Liverpool FootyClub
Palm Free FC 2-1 Number 10
Club Frenchie Pari 1-2 Douhile
Harriers FC 3-4 Newcastle Centynela
Darmeni United 2-0 Kstars
Fernández Olivia United FC 1-0 Archilles
Akademi Felda United FC 4-0 Biddies FC
CSKA Scott City 3-0 Saci FC
Brady City Mariners 2-1 BamaTitan30
Union of Darmen 3-0 Batman51
De Armando United 1-1 RyeHigh (2-1 AET)
Ruby Phoenix 2-0 Barcelona Star
Hendricks City AC 2-1 Aris Salonika
Ardilla FC 1-0 Colin Kickers
Golden Panthers 0-0 Battle Tank (2-0 AET)
Timber Union 3-1 Galacticos CSKA
Apollo XI 1-0 Tatto FC
Fuchs United 1-2 FC Chivas
Da Hogs of Scott City 0-2 FC Antelope
King of the East FC 1-2 Smithians United
Sporting Ironopolis 3-1 Internationale
Figton 2-2 Los Leones (3-2 AET)
Kurdela FC 7-1 Tado Clan
South High FC 2-4 El Salvador F.C.
Cobre FC 0-1 NWO Cyclones
Islama United 0-0 KFC FC (0-1 AET)
Foot FUNK 3-2 Austin FC
Scott City Rovers 2-0 Real Brazuka FC
Chivas de Brham 2-0 Berrybasher Reserves
Crimson 1979 2-1 Maumee Marauders
Darmen City Northerners 4-0 Freackazz FC
Leon United 0-1 Houlton FC
River de Selena 0-3 AS Moneghetti
Celtics FC 1-0 DA BEST
Cherry Athletic 1-3 AS Androscoggin
Gorillas de Brhamania 2-2 Universidad San Carlos (2-2 AET) (3-0 pen.)
Monday United 2-0 Dream Team
FSV Ashton 5-1 Club Deportivo Goetz
Sporting Club de Nacional 2-4 NK Selhurst
Club Atletico Atlas 3-0 F.C Star Team
Villa Brhamania 4-0 Blazer's Reserves
Union de Berbari 0-2 ABC da Paraíba
Saybre 3-0 Buragas FC
Hawthorne FC 1-4 Scott City FC Youth
Hamilton United FC 1-0 Khaos Warriors
Sporting Petunia 2-0 Rolando
Q'tinum FC 4-1 Atlas '51 FC
Scott City Old Boys 0-0 Piplup Waves (0-0 AET) (3-2 pen.)
Atlantian Oceania FC 2-3 Oogzy
St. Agnes Victory 2-1 TOTnoob
KSV Portman 0-0 Awesomer (1-0 AET)
Esporte Clube Tigres do Darmen 1-0 Berrybasher
FC Traktor 1-0 Bigkid
Andrea FC 2-1 Tracer Burge
Union Rushmore Railroad FC 0-0 The Kevin (1-0 AET)
Sporting Auroch 2-1 Capitalino
Estudiantes SC 4-0 Finiglers
Sterling City Darmeni's 2-2 Barcalona (3-2 AET)
Minute Men 1-1 Nutmeg United (1-2 AET)
FC Avantasia 3-1 Ha2 FC
Das Frog 0-1 Comunicaciones
Colibri FC 0-2 FC Blainville
Sparta de Union 1-0 Unreal United
Bluebell United 3-1 Terengganu FA
Rhinos FC 2-3 Valeos FC
Hearts of Oak 0-2 Medford Monarchs
Tyger Forest United 0-1 CD Olimpia
Eau Claire Bees 4-2 Levites FC
South Toldeo Strykers 1-0 Rock United
The Art of War 0-1 Eau Claire Aris FC Chicos
Fire FC 0-2 Lockport Jetz
Killer Orcas 1-1 Dinamo A (1-2 AET)
Cornell Town 3-1 Los Angeles FC
Rattlers of Darmen 1-0 Bullies
Club Deportivo RSVL 3-0 Kick Balls
Bostopia United 2-1 Bacau Athletic
FC Ocean Dwellers 2-1 EC Galaticos
Salakz 4-0 No.5 FC
Clube Puma de Littleton 2-1 Marksaxj
Scott City Cricket Club 3-1 Warwick Warriors
Dons River FC 0-1 AFC Gama
Mansfield United FC 7-0 Soccerbeast7
UFC Dingo 2-0 Murica
Vipers FC 1-0 Elven
New Bolivar FC 2-1 BooBooLiNo FC
Wasps 0-2 Houston Dynamo
Nigeria FC 1-3 Farmington
Holy Trinity FC 1-2 Papadom FC
Quick Strike 1-0 Miners
L.A. Thunder FC 1-0 Darmen FC
ZeXal 4-5 Csapcsi SE
Chippewa Falls Strykers Youth 2-1 Mexico
AC Yente 3-5 Upper Township FC
Spart 1-3 Gori FC
Olympique Alice 2-0 StudMuffin FC
Puffweats 0-1 FC Leon
Lightning's Hands 1-0 The Usual Suspects
SASKFC 2-4 FC TwinCities
Hawkinators 2-0 No.6 FC
Menomonie FC 6-2 Red Star
IF Cardiff 3-2 Wuncha Bankers
Just Kicking It 1-2 Johor FA
SS Ary 2-0 Dinamo Bucuresti CF
Dalmacio de Llayma 2-1 KAC07
Pharoah FC 2-5 Monterrey NL
CF United Cotdelapomais 5-0 Nerevsfan1
Club Jorge 0-1 FC Tim City
Ricardo Martinez SC 0-1 BV Salford
UC Cleghorn 3-0 CDSC Trent
SK St. Mary's 2-0 Absalom Strikers
MTK Kingsville 3-1 Pakalola
Bert VW 0-1 el-Ahly
Team of Content 0-2 CD Norwich
Duke Lyons FC Reserves 0-0 Rutherford Athletic (0-2 AET)
MSV Elland 3-0 Peubla
Blue Shoe FC 0-1 Cheyenne Express
SV Porter's Mills 0-0 Micon (0-0 AET) (4-2 pen.)
Welldark Galactic 2-1 Endo Maio FC
Capool United 1-0 Mothgard Waves
Club Athletic Olmedo 0-2 FCSB Steaua BUC.
Hotel California 1-3 Scott City Fencing Club
Confidis United 2-1 Sunwatch Tides
Robin Hood Legends FC 2-2 Jahn FC (2-3 AET)
FC Itzaes 0-1 Racing Johnho
Celtic Warriors FC 1-0 Ibes F.C.
DeRm FC 0-1 CtaG Club
Kicking & Screaming 2-3 Perak F.A.
AIF Starsoul 0-1 Peterborough Energy
Castle Elfroot Galaxy 0-1 Universidad Brady City
Louisville Tyrants 1-2 Scott City FC Reserves
Ajax Darmen 3-1 Beitar Sion FC
Chuckio Timbers 1-0 Boise Bulldogs
PFC Millwall 2-0 One Big Island United
GIF Moor 1-0 AIK New London
SC Fratton 2-1 Vio's Boys
Everbone Sol 1-0 The Invincible FC
CSKA Brham 1-3 Excelsior Scott City
AOYUNT 0-1 Speed Demons FC
Oakley 1-4 Olympique de Yalvore
Kansas City Catrachos 2-1 EC Memorial Youth
RC Nottingham 1-1 Branco FC (2-2 AET) (3-1 pen.)
Denison United 2-1 Fisher Red
Knuckleheaders 2-1 Rigeratan City Fortune
Lake Elsinore 0-1 YRKV Ludington
Club Deportivo de Rushmore 2-5 CA Newcastle
Tijuana FC 2-3 House Team
Super Troopers 1-0 Don Mafiå FC
PSV Riverside City 1-0 FC Soccer
NSC Boleyn 1-2 Scott City Gymnastico Clube
Golden Palace 2-0 Labour FC
VV Hay Creek 1-0 Pelican VK
CF United Cotdelapomais Reserves 3-0 Super Milan
Tim City Barracuda's 2-1 A/V Solutions
Chivas Fire 3-0 Independence United
Arminius FC 0-1 Stout
Real Madril 32 2-1 Sunset United
Brham Amateurs FC 2-2 Regis (3-2 AET)
Lokomotiv Rogerton 2-1 KRC Keepmoat
FC Barcelona Egypt 3-1 AFC Soulstone
Liverpool Dragon FC 2-0 Arizona FK
Vikings of Tim City 1-0 Union de Esportiva
Martin United FC 0-1 Topeka Seminoles
Big Red 0-2 Darmen Air FC
Maccabi New Longo 1-0 Darmen City Angels
Meeney Five Meeno FC 0-1 CR Sandwell
FC Gunners Reborn 0-1 Rock KU FC
Hmong Athletic Meka 1-0 Zwasia United
Fontaine United 2-3 Victorian-Casuals FC
Clay Town 1-2 Vale Port
Crazy Penguins 1-0 The Elite Legacy
Spartacus FC 0-1 Orangedale Étoile
Atletic New York F.C. 1-0 Cheetah FC
OGK Skannderberg 3-0 Villa of Chuckio
Chippewa Falls strykers Red 0-1 Brham Ramblers
Maple XI FC 0-1 EC Memorial Reserves
Vorvärts Romanopolis 1-1 Eau Claire Aris FC U-21 (2-1 AET)
Aberffraw Earthquakes 1-0 Toro Atletic Chuckio
Snuffy 2-3 Sporting Andorinha
Club Grasshopper 0-1 Tamarindia Exiles FC
Ume 0-1 Mahoganyport Thunder
Town Hornets 2-1 AS Dragons FC
AC Rozzano 3-1 Isengard FC
Kavanagh United 1-2 Victoria United
FFC Bloomfield 4-1 Meeney Two Meeno FC
007 Altoona 1-0 TR Woop
Cosmos 1-0 Duke Lyons FC
P.O.P. 0-3 Scott City Bears
Eau Claire Aris FC U-17 2-1 Adiccion FC
Torpedo FC 1-0 Shardhollow Strum
Dynamo Bledia Arba 2-2 Spartak Scott City (4-2 AET)
Sporting Chippewa 1-1 Huntington Courage (1-1 AET) (3-1 pen.)
US Emmett 0-1 Cambridgeshire Freedom
FC Baltimore 2-0 Jaguars de Rushmore
VfL Hadleyville 1-0 GJ Ballaz Hawkeyes
Roy FC 1-2 RCD Peterborough
TSG Allen 1-0 FC Nazi United
Windwell Electrica 2-1 VfR Hale Corner
Maxwell Electrica 3-0 FK Hove
CAPS United FC 0-1 SC Pegasus
Real Scott City 5-1 CFR Libertyton
Newborough Constellation 1-0 RC FC
Squatch Hunters 1-1 MBarca (1-2 AET)
Rogerton Whitecaps Practice Squad 2-1 Scott City Tennis Club
FC Krak Kraks 2-3 Real Media
Queens Park 1-0 Cobra United
Gwen FC 0-3 ACF Poko
Heat 0-1 Chippewa Falls Strykers Snipez
Misho 3-1 LA Lakers 24
Port and Nelson Glory 2-1 Lily Julia
Zenit FC 5-0 Spark Fires
Scott City Eagles 3-1 Scott City Cosmos
Scott City Hotspurs 2-0 Geordies FC
Real Odysseus 0-3 Real Madril
Razor's Beast 0-0 Linnet FC (0-1 AET)
Sekitoleko FC 1-0 Vergil
Brham los Seahorse 2-1 Rotashen Lightning
FSC Spirit 1-1 Legion de Chuckio (2-2 AET) (0-3 pen.)
Fort Murkshroud FIre 2-0 Violet Rose
AZ Blackburn 3-0 Cutting Edge
Fenerbahãçe SSK 1-0 Vasco FK
Aris de Tilden Island 2-1 DA Iowa Best
Coyote F.C. 3-1 Contenders
SC Benfica 2-1 FC Ada Cougars
Googilian United 0-1 Xolos Tijuana FC
Aguila FC 1-0 TonTerr
FC Yunus 1-1 AS Garlone (2-1 AET)
Lundy Youth 2-1 Lee Athletic
Hapoel Jerusalem 3-1 San Luis Mex
Nakam F.C. 2-1 SSC Silezo
Cheyenne Night Train 1-4 Wanton FC
Real Brasil Clube 0-1 Orient FC
Char FC 0-2 State of Darmen
Tim-TerVot 3x 0-2 Haiti FC
Loose Cannons 0-1 Lord Wilhelm the IV FC
BADR 0-1 IK Ricoh
Violet Strikers 1-3 AS Birmingham
FK Urtbi 2-1 Drifters
MAelstrom 2-1 Clube Silvio
Galo FC 2-3 SpVgg. Vicarage
KV Kingston 2-0 Candlewich Huracán
Kicking & Screaming Youth 0-0 Robur St. Martin's (0-2 AET)
Real New York 1-4 Scott City Welfare
Menomonie United Youth 2-1 Mito United
Coca-Colo FC 2-1 No.10 FC

Darmen Cup-Second Round
Scott City FC 2-1 Sportklub Palerma
Augusta 4-1 Liverpool FootyClub
Eau Claire Aris FC 8-0 Douhile
Eau Claire United 5-1 Newcastle Centynela
Brady City Crunch 3-0 FC Chivas
Chippewa Falls Strykers 6-1 FC Antelope
Menomonie United 2-2 Smithians United (4-2 AET)
Bloomer FC 7-1 El Salvador F.C.
Scott City University Club 6-2 NWO Cyclones
Rogerton Whitecaps 1-0 KFC FC
Sterling City Stars 0-0 Houlton FC (2-0 AET)
Brham United 1-1 AS Moneghetti (2-2 AET) (4-2 pen.)
Darmen City United 2-0 AS Androscoggin
Scott City Beat 4-2 NK Selhurst
Darmen City FC 2-1 ABC da Paraíba
Chuckio FC 3-1 Scott City FC Youth
Forden 1-1 Oogzy (4-2 AET)
Johnho FC 1-1 Nutmeg United (1-1 AET) (3-0 pen.)
Guard FC 1-1 Comunicaciones (3-2 AET)
Tim City Cyber Rays 1-1 FC Blainville (1-2 AET)
Padomera 0-0 Valeos FC (1-0 AET)
Darmen City AC 0-0 Medford Monarchs (2-2 AET) (4-3 pen.)
Tilden Mutiny 5-4 CD Olimpia
Juggzy FC 1-0 Eau Claire Aris FC Chicos
Café FC 1-0 Lockport Jetz
South Darmen United 1-1 Dinamo A (3-1 AET)
FC Sete 2-1 AFC Gama
Club de Nazionale 0-3 Houston Dynamo
Olympique Chuckio 2-0 Farmington
Deong FC 4-2 Papadom FC
SC Fives 1-0 Csapcsi SE
Chamberlain 2-1 Upper Township FC
Metro Police FC 2-2 Gori FC (2-2 AET) (3-0 pen.)
New Tycos United 3-2 FC Leon
Tim City AC 3-0 FC TwinCities
Bottomham 2-1 Johor FA
Brady City AC 2-1 Monterrey NL
PDR 5-0 FC Tim City
Scott City Fireballs 6-3 BV Salford
The Kiwi's 2-0 el-Ahly
Kapital FC 5-3 CD Norwich
1120 Eau Claire 1-4 Rutherford Athletic
Sporting Eau Claire 3-0 Cheyenne Express
Chuckio United 4-2 FCSB Steaua BUC.
Club Jim Falls 5-1 Scott City Fencing Club
Vogler City Force 1-0 Jahn FC
Lynx FC 1-1 Racing Johnho (2-2 AET) (4-3 pen.)
SK Swift 0-0 CtaG Club (2-2 AET) (3-0 pen.)
Sterling City AC 0-0 Perak F.A. (2-1 AET)
Shadowhawks FC 1-1 Peterborough Energy (1-2 AET)
FC 1983 Liverpool 3-2 Universidad Brady City
Vogler City AC 2-0 Scott City FC Reserves
Cleveland FCS 2-1 Excelsior Scott City
Eleven Frozen Monkeys 1-0 Speed Demons FC
KoMets 0-2 Olympique de Yalvore
2011 Menomonie 0-3 YRKV Ludington
Hurricane Strikers FC 0-3 CA Newcastle
Tiger Soccer FC 1-0 House Team
Strikers JF 5-1 Scott City Gymnastico Clube
Thunders Kickers Strikers FC 2-1 Stout
Cadott Lazers 2-0 Topeka Seminoles
Sporting Scott City 1-0 Darmen Air FC
Athletico Eau Claire 2-0 CR Sandwell
Brhamania Sidekicks 0-0 Rock KU FC (2-1 AET)
Cornell Hotspurs 2-1 Victorian-Casuals FC
Scott City AC 3-1 Vale Port
Elkorn FC 3-1 Orangedale Étoile
Mohammed Blue FC 2-4 Brham Ramblers
Esporte Scott City 2-1 EC Memorial Reserves
Thistle FC 4-0 Sporting Andorinha
FC Dallas 96Boys 0-3 Tamarindia Exiles FC
JC Spitfire 1-0 Mahoganyport Thunder
Hmong Athletic 2-0 Victoria United
Darmen City Wings 2-0 Scott City Bears
Rivers FC 0-1 Cambridgeshire Freedom
Springfield 0-3 RCD Peterborough
Potros FC 1-0 SC Pegasus
Tucan FC 4-0 MBarca
DLFC 2-0 Real Media
No.8 FC 0-1 ACF Poko
Meeney 34 Meeno FC 1-0 Chippewa Falls Strykers Snipez
FC RealKing 2-1 Real Madril
Real Romanopolis 1-1 Linnet FC (2-1 AET)
The Rowdy Roosters 0-3 Legion de Chuckio
Olympique de Tycos 3-1 Xolos Tijuana FC
Hallie 2-0 Wanton FC
Saint-Louis FC 6-0 Orient FC
Lazer FC 0-1 State of Darmen
Darkon United 4-1 Haiti FC
Champ1920 0-2 Lord Wilhelm the IV FC
Berkan Deruk'S 1-2 IK Ricoh
Kilanas FC 3-1 AS Birmingham
FF St. Andrew’s  4-2 SpVgg. Vicarage
Tyger Mountains United 3-1 Robur St. Martin's
Cambridge Faith 1-2 Scott City Welfare
Argyle FC 2-0 Coca-Colo FC
KC Comets 1-1 Menomonie United Youth (1-2 AET)
TuS Candy Corners 0-2 KV Kingston
Dunn County 5-1 MAelstrom
Sociál Clube Brown 2-1 FK Urtbi
Pro Bryher 1-0 Nakam F.C.
Harmony United 2-2 Hapoel Jerusalem (2-2 AET) (3-1 pen.)
AC Grimvale 3-2 Lundy Youth
Victorious One FC 1-1 FC Yunus (2-1 AET)
Defence FC 4-1 Aguila FC
Mugurel FC 0-0 SC Benfica (1-0 AET)
Jo Av FC 3-0 Coyote F.C.
Bledia Arba FC 2-1 Aris de Tilden Island
Young Star FC 0-3 Fenerbahãçe SSK
Rouen 2-0 AZ Blackburn
Tim City University Club 6-0 Fort Murkshroud Fire
Photographer SC 2-3 Brham los Seahorse
Seda Futbol de Pelada 4-1 Sekitoleko FC
Impact de Brham 1-0 Scott City Hotspurs
Chivax United 2-0 Scott City Eagles
Portes Ava 3-1 Zenit FC
Athletic Club of Chippewa 4-4 Port and Nelson Glory (4-5 AET)
Teuta FC 2-0 Misho
ASC Joan l'Arc 1-2 Queens Park
Strippers Clubé 2-1 Rogerton Whitecaps Practice Squad
Eau Claire United Fire 4-0 Newborough Constellation
SG Madejski 2-1 Real Scott City
EC Memorial 0-1 Maxwell Electrica
Hugh Town Millionaires 3-0 Windwell Electrica
Red Star Chuckio 3-2 TSG Allen
Newellcastle United 2-2 VfL Hadleyville (3-2 AET)
FC Molineux 0-1 FC Baltimore
Mets FC 0-2 Sporting Chippewa
Red Bull Darmen 3-4 Dynamo Bledia-Arba
Blazer's 2-1 Torpedo FC
Chippewa Falls Strykers Black Reserves 3-4 Eau Claire Aris FC U-17
Amiens 2-0 Cosmos
OGC Nauti 7-2 007 Altoona
Marlborough FC 1-0 FFC Bloomfield
Club Atletico Johnho 3-2 AC Rozzano
Northwest FC 1-2 Town Hornets
Swiss 0-1 Aberffraw Earthquakes
Mavericks Beast 0-2 Vorvärts Romanopolis
Rez Boys 2-2 OGK Skannderberg (2-3 AET)
Rushmore Athletic 2-1 Atletic New York F.C.
Jesse Crouse-Tell FC 2-0 Crazy Penguins
Kansas KC 1-1 Hmong Athletic Meka (2-1 AET)
SO Harbsburg 2-1 Maccabi New Longo
Turing 3-1 Vikings of Tim City
Littleton SC 2-2 Liverpool Dragon FC (2-2 AET) (1-3 pen.)
Wilson City Council 3-1 FC Barcelona Egypt
SC Times 0-1 Lokomotiv Rogerton
Starburg 0-1 Brham Amateurs FC
CA Yalvore 1-0 Real Madril 32
Mullhouse 3-0 Chivas Fire
FC Stade-Ulani 4-3 Tim City Barracuda's
Academy of Football 0-1 CF United Cotdelapomais Reserves
Arka Brady City 0-2 VV Hay Creek
Metallurg Cadott 2-1 Golden Palace
St. Servan 2-4 PSV Riverside City
St. Eintine'e 1-0 Super Troopers
Excelsior AC Ryberg 4-0 Knuckleheaders
Darmeni Army Academy Club 2-1 Denison United
FC Yaroslav 0-1 RC Nottingham
FC Arsenal de Darmen 3-1 Kansas City Catrachos
Team X 1-2 Everbone Sol
Vasilì United XI 0-1 SC Fratton
CF Lightfield 2-1 GIF Moor
Eau Claire United Youth Academy U-17 2-4 PFC Millwall
Menomonie United Reserves 3-1 Chuckio Timbers
Beastmode15 FC 0-4 Ajax Darmen
Hope FC 1-0 Celtic Warriors FC
Alianza Tresco 3-0 Confidis United
LA Dynamo 1-1 Capool United (2-1 AET)
DNI United 2-1 Welldark Galactic
Chilocos 0-1 SV Porter's Mills
1.F.C. Spiderguard 0-3 MSV Elland
Stade de Turing 2-2 MTK Kingsville (2-3 AET)
BK Reebok 2-0 SK St. Mary's
Clube Futbol Zico 1-0 UC Cleghorn
FC Ararat 0-3 CF United Cotdelapomais
eV Wigan 1-0 Dalmacio de Llayma
VfB Foster 2-0 SS Ary
Unpredictable 0-1 IF Cardiff
JK Derby 0-4 Menomonie FC
TSV Brackett 2-0 Hawkinators
Santos Harlonds Athletic 3-1 Lightning's Hands
Calvileers 0-1 Olympique Alice
Ellesmere Friendship 2-1 Chippewa Falls Strykers Youth
AS Douanes 2-1 L.A. Thunder FC
Flying Geese FC 2-1 Quick Strike
Le Harvie 5-1 New Bolivar FC
Contractors FC 1-0 Vipers FC
Maio 1 FC 0-1 UFC Dingo
FC Augusta Industrial 0-1 Mansfield United FC
Sounders United 3-5 Scott City Cricket Club
Technical Menomonie 1-1 Clube Puma de Littleton (1-1 AET) (3-5 pen.)
Sporting Terramidia 2-0 Salakz
Carpenter United 2-0 FC Ocean Dwellers
Sainto Perry FC 1-4 Bostopia United
Stade Chuckio FC 3-3 Club Deportivo RSVL (4-4 AET) (1-4 pen.)
Scott City Patriots 4-2 Rattlers of Darmen
Kalenda Petrol FC 0-0 Cornell Town (1-1 AET) (5-3 pen.)
FC Polytechnical 0-1 South Toledo Strykers
Club Deportivo Al-Arabi 3-0 Eau Claire Bees
Heart of Lyons 2-1 Bluebell United
Rigerata Buffalos 3-2 Sparta de Union
Cotton and Textile FC 3-2 FC Avantasia
Perry-Rupai 5-1 Sterling City Darmeni's
Cadott 1860 2-0 Estudiantes SC
Pisuvar 4-3 Sporting Auroch
Academic Sports Association 1-1 Union Rushmore Railroad (1-1 AET) (5-4 pen.)
Sporting Naval FC 2-0 Andrea FC
1566 Revolution FC 2-0 FC Traktor
RC Chuckio 3-0 Esporte Clube Tigres do Darmen
Atletico del Minero 2-3 KSV Portman
Johnho City 3-2 St. Agnes Victory
Valencies 1-4 Scott City Old Boys
Clover Shamrocks FC 3-2 Q'tinum FC
LTC 0-1 Sporting Petunia
Stallions of Johnho 3-3 Hamilton United FC (4-3 AET)
Bolivar FC 1-0 Saybre
Park Avenue Eau Claire 4-2 Villa Brhamania
The Arsenal 2-3 Club Atletico Atlas
Mountain FC 2-2 FSV Ashton (2-3 AET)
Johnho Rangers 4-0 Monday United
Scott City United 3-2 Gorillas de Brhamania
Cialis 3-1 Celtics FC
Princeton Valley 2-3 Darmen City Northerners
Tim City United 3-5 Crimson 1979
Inter-Johnho 3-2 Chivas de Brham
Pandemonium 1-3 Scott City Rovers
FCR Oakwell 2-0 Foot FUNK
IFK Liverpool 8-0 Kurdela
Lechian FC 2-1 Figton
Club America 23 2-5 Sporting Ironopolis
The Babies 0-1 Apollo XI
Scott City Rowing Club 2-0 Timber Union
BSC Anfield 2-1 Golden Panthers
St. Mary's Al-Hikma 2-0 Ardilla FC
B Lub Club 0-1 Hendricks City AC
Kickers 3-1 Ruby Phoenix
Gilman 0-0 De Armando United (1-0 AET)
National FC 0-3 Union of Darmen
Bushers 1-2 Brady City Mariners
FC Heineken 2-2 CSKA Scott City (2-3 AET)
Jackson FC 0-1 Akademi Felda United FC
José Alvares FC 2-0 Fernández Olivia United
Cerro FC 0-0 Darmeni United (1-0 AET)
The Bucks 2-3 Palm Tree FC
The Red Hot Chili Peppers 2-4 Hertha Rushmore
Tim City Young Boys 4-2 The Chiefs
Wolves of Hammond 3-2 Royal Leopard
Goldwell Electrica 2-2 Douri United (3-2 AET)
Chuckio Moors 3-1 Hercules FC
Stanley United 1-0 EC Zebra
Oliver's Sphinx 1-0 Dezembro 25 FC
Junio 24 FC 2-0 Clube Athletico Santo Pittenger
Prefect of Brham 2-1 Renato United
Requins de Brham 1-0 Kansas Terriers
Hamlet by the Lake 1-0 Dolphis FC

Darmen Cup-Third Round
Scott City FC 2-1 FC Blainville
Augusta 0-0 Houston Dynamo (1-0 AET)
Eau Claire Aris FC 5-1 Rutherford Athletic
Eau Claire United 3-0 Peterborough Energy
Brady City Crunch 1-0 Olympique de Yalvore
Chippewa Falls Strykers 9-1 YRKV Ludington
Menomonie United  9-1 CA Newcastle
Bloomer FC 3-0 Brham Ramblers
Scott City University Club 9-0 Tamarindia Exiles FC
Rogerton Whitecaps 5-4 Cambridgeshire Freedom
Sterling City Stars 2-2 RCD Peterborough (3-3 AET) (3-1 pen.)
Brham United 3-2 ACF Poko
Darmen City United 2-1 Legion de Chuckio
Scott City Beat 4-1 State of Darmen
Darmen City FC 5-2 Lord Wilhelm the IV FC
Chuckio FC 3-3 IK Ricoh (5-3 AET)
Forden 7-0 Scott City Welfare
Johnho FC 4-0 Menomonie United Youth
Guard FC 6-0 KV Kingston
Padomera 2-0 Fenerbahãçe SSK
Darmen City AC 1-0 Brham los Seahorse
Tilden Mutiny 1-2 Port and Nelson Glory
Juggzy FC 1-0 Queens Park
Café FC 3-0 Maxwell Electrica
South Darmen United 7-1 FC Baltimore
FC Sete 7-0 Sporting Chippewa
Olympique Chuckio 12-0 Dynamo Bledia-Arba
Deong FC 2-0 Eau Claire Aris FC U-17
SC Fives 3-1 Town Hornets
Chamberlain 3-1 Aberffraw Earthquakes
Metro Police FC 5-1 Vorvärts Romanopolis
New Tycos United 0-2 OGK Skannderberg
Tim City AC 0-1 Liverpool Dragon FC
Bottomham 1-1 Lokomotiv Rogerton (1-2 AET)
Brady City AC 8-1 Brham Amateurs FC
PDR 3-0 CF United Cotdelapomais Reserves
Scott City Fireballs 0-0 VV Hay Creek (1-0 AET)
The Kiwi's 0-1 PSV Riverside City
Kapital FC 1-0 RC Nottingham
Sporting Eau Claire 2-1 Everbone Sol
Chuckio United 1-0 SC Fratton
Club Jim Falls 2-1 PFC Millwall
Vogler City Force 5-0 Ajax Darmen
Lynx FC 4-1 SV Porter's Mills
SK Swift 1-2 MSV Elland
Sterling City AC 1-1 MTK Kingsville (1-2 AET)
FC 1983 Liverpool 1-1 CF United Cotdelapomais (1-3 AET)
Vogler City AC 0-1 IF Cardiff
Cleveland FCS 0-0 Menomonie FC (2-0 AET)
Eleven Frozen Monkeys 0-1 Olympique Alice
Tiger Soccer FC 0-1 UFC Dingo
Strikers JF 1-3 Mansfield United FC
Thunders Kickers Strikers FC 1-1 Scott City Cricket Club (1-2 AET)
Cadott Lazers 1-1 Clube Puma de Littleton (2-1 AET)
Sporting Scott City 3-2 Bostopia United
Athletico Eau Claire 1-0 Club Deportivo RSVL
Brhamania Sidekicks 3-2 South Toledo Strykers
Cornell Hotspurs 1-2 KSV Portman
Scott City AC 0-0 Scott City Old Boys (1-0 AET)
Elkorn FC 0-0 Sporting Petunia (1-0 AET)
Esporte Scott City 3-0 Club Atletico Atlas
Thistle FC 0-1 FSV Ashton
JC Spitfire 0-2 Darmen City Northerners
Hmong Athletic 0-2 Crimson 1979
Darmen City Wings 4-2 Scott City Rovers
Potros FC 0-0 Sporting Ironopolis (0-1 AET)
Tucan FC 2-1 Apollo XI
DLFC 0-1 Hendricks City AC
Meeney 34 Meeno FC 0-2 Union of Darmen
FC RealKing 1-3 Brady City Mariners
Real Romanopolis 2-1 CSKA Scott City
Olympique de Tycos 2-1 Akademi Felda United FC
Hallie 4-1 Palm Tree FC
Saint-Louis FC 2-2 Hertha Rushmore (3-2 AET)
Darkon United 1-2 Hamlet by the Lake
Kilanas FC 3-1 Requins de Brham
FF St. Andrew's 2-1 Prefect of Brham
Tyger Mountains United 2-1 Junio 24 FC
Argyle FC 3-0 Oliver's Sphinx
Dunn County 3-2 Stanley United
Sociál Clube Brown 1-2 Chuckio Moors
Pro Bryher 2-2 Goldwell Electrica (2-2 AET) (3-0 pen.)
Harmony United 5-1 Wolves of Hammond
AC Grimvale 1-0 Tim City Young Boys
Victorious One FC 2-2 Cerro FC (2-3 AET)
Defence FC 1-0 José Alvares FC
Mugurel 3-1 Gilman
Jo Av FC 2-0 Kickers
Bledia Arba FC 3-0 St. Mary's Al-Hikma
Rouen 2-1 BSC Anfield
Tim City University Club 1-0 Scott City Rowing Club
Seda Futbol de Pelada 1-4 Lechian FC
Impact de Brham 1-5 IFK Liverpool
Chivax United 2-1 FCR Oakwell
Portes Ava 4-1 Inter-Johnho
Teuta FC 4-1 Cialis
Strippers Clubé 0-3 Scott City United
Eau Claire United Fire 2-3 Johnho Rangers
SG Madejski 1-0 Park Avenue Eau Claire
Hugh Town Millionaires 1-0 Bolivar FC
Red Star Chuckio 2-1 Stallions of Johnho
Newellcastle United 4-0 Clover Shamrocks FC
Blazer's 1-1 Johnho City (1-1 AET) (3-5 pen.)
Amiens 1-0 RC Chuckio
OGC Nauti 7-2 1556 Revolution FC
Marlborough FC 2-1 Sporting Naval FC
Club Atletico Johnho 11-1 Academic Sports Assocition
Rushmore Athletic 4-3 Pisuvar
Jesse Crouse-Tell FC 0-3 Cadott 1860
Kansas KC 2-4 Perry-Rupai
SO Harbsburg 3-1 Cotton and Textile FC
Turing 2-2 Rigerata Buffalos (3-2 AET)
Wilson City Council 7-2 Heart of Lyons
CA Yalvore 2-1 Club Deportivo Al-Arabi
Mullhouse 3-0 Kalenda Petrol FC
FC Stade-Ulani 3-2 Scott City Patriots
Metallurg Cadott 2-1 Carpenter United
St. Eintine'e 2-0 Sporting Terramidia
Excelsior AC Ryberg 4-0 Contractors FC
Darmeni Army Academy Cub 1-2 Le Harvie
FC Arsenal de Darmen 3-1 Flying Geese FC
CF Lightfield 3-1 AS Douanes
Menomonie United Reserves 0-4 Ellesmere Friendship
Hope FC 3-1 Santos Harlonds Athletic
Alianza Tresco 0-3 TSV Brackett
LA Dynamo 5-0 VfB Foster
DNI United 0-0 eV Wigan (0-1 AET)
BK Reebok 1-1 Clube Futbol Zico (1-1 AET) (3-1 pen.)

Darmen Cup-Fourth Round
Scott City FC 6-3 Port and Nelson Glory
Augusta 3-0 OGK Skannderberg
Eau Claire Aris FC 2-2 Liverpool Dragon FC (3-2 AET)
Eau Claire United 3-2 Lokomotiv Rogerton
Brady City Crunch 3-2 PSV Riverside City
Chippewa Falls Strykers 2-1 MSV Elland
Menomonie United 3-2 MTK Kingsville
Bloomer FC 2-0 CF United Cotdelapomais
Scott City University Club 1-0 IF Cardiff
Rogerton Whitecaps 2-0 Olympique Alice
Sterling City Stars 2-0 UFC Dingo
Brham United 0-0 Mansfield United FC (0-1 AET)
Darmen City United 7-2 Scott City Cricket Club
Scott City Beat 4-1 KSV Portman
Darmen City FC 3-2 FSV Ashton
Chuckio FC 2-0 Darmen City Northerners
Forden 1-1 Crimson 1979 (1-2 AET)
Johnho FC 2-0 Sporting Ironopolis
Guard FC 4-0 Hendricks City AC
Padomera 3-1 Union of Darmen
Darmen City AC 3-3 Brady City Mariners (3-3 AET) (7-6 pen.)
Juggzy FC 2-1 Hamlet by the Lake
Café FC 2-1 Chuckio Moors
South Darmen United 5-2 Cerro FC
FC Sete 4-2 Lechian FC
Olympique Chuckio 1-2 IFK Liverpool
Deong FC 1-0 Scott City United
SC Fives 3-2 Johnho Rangers
Chamberlain 4-1 Johnho City
Metro Police FC 3-0 Cadott 1860
Brady City AC 1-0 Perry-Rupai
PDR 0-5 Le Harvie
Scott City Fireballs 5-0 Ellesmere Friendship
Kapital FC 2-4 TSV Brackett
Sporting Eau Claire 4-1 eV Wigan
Chuckio United 0-0 BK Reebok (0-0 AET) (5-3 pen.)
Club Jim Falls 3-0 LA Dynamo
Vogler City Force 2-1 Hope FC
Lynx FC 5-0 CF Lightfield
Cleveland FCS 3-0 FC Arsenal de Darmen
Cadott Lazers 0-2 Excelsior AC Ryberg
Sporting Scott City 5-0 St. Eintine'e
Athletico Eau Claire 2-0 Metallurg Cadott
Brhamania Sidekicks 2-0 FC Stade-Ulani
Scott City AC 1-1 Mullhouse (1-1 AET) (0-3 pen.)
Elkorn FC 3-2 CA Yalvore
Esporte Scott City 3-1 Wilson City Council
Darmen City Wings 7-1 Turing
Tucan FC 1-2 SO Harbsburg
Real Romanopolis 6-0 Rushmore Athletic
Olympique de Tycos 6-3 Club Atletico Johnho
Hallie 6-2 Marlborough FC
Saint-Louis FC 0-5 OGC Nauti
Kilanas FC 2-2 Amiens (2-2 AET) (4-6 pen.)
FF St. Andrew's 1-0 Newellcastle United
Tyger Mountains United 2-4 Red Star Chuckio
Argyle FC 0-1 Hugh Town Millionaires
Dunn County 2-1 SG Madejski
Pro Bryher 2-1 Teuta FC
Harmony United 3-4 Portes Ava
AC Grimvale 2-1 Chivax United
Defence FC 1-1 Tim City University Club (2-1 AET)
Mugurel 2-6 Rouen
Jo Av FC 3-2 Bledia Arba FC

Darmen Cup-Fifth Round
Scott City FC 0-0 Mansfield United FC (0-0 AET) (2-1 pen.)
Augusta 3-1 Crimson 1979
Eau Claire Aris FC 0-2 IFK Liverpool
Eau Claire United 5-0 Le Harvie
Brady City Crunch 2-0 TSV Brackett
Chippewa Falls Strykers 1-1 Excelsior AC Ryberg (1-2 AET)
Menomonie United 3-0 Mullhouse
Bloomer FC 2-1 SO Harbsburg
Scott City University Club 2-4 OGC Nauti
Rogerton Whitecaps 5-0 Amiens
Sterling City Stars 4-1 Red Star Chuckio
Darmen City United 2-1 Hugh Town Millionaires
Scott City Beat 3-0 Portes Ava
Darmen City FC 1-3 Rouen
Chuckio FC 8-1 Jo Av FC
Johnho FC 2-0 Defence
Guard FC 3-0 AC Grimvale
Padomera 3-1 Pro Bryher
Darmen City AC 6-0 Dunn County
Juggzy FC 4-0 FF St. Andrew's
Café FC 3-1 Hallie
South Darmen United 1-1 Olympique de Tycos (1-2 AET)
FC Sete 0-3 Real Romanopolis
Deong FC 0-2 Darmen City Wings
SC Fives 1-0 Esporte Scott City
Chamberlain 3-1 Elkorn FC
Metro Police FC 1-1 Brhamania Sidekicks (1-1 AET) (8-7 pen.)
Brady City AC 1-1 Athletico Eau Claire (1-1 AET) (5-4 pen.)
Scott City Fireballs 1-4 Sporting Scott City
Sporting Eau Claire 2-1 Cleveland FCS
Chuckio United 1-0 Lynx FC
Club Jim Falls 6-1 Vogler City Force

Darmen Cup-Sixth Round
Scott City FC 0-1 IFK Liverpool
Augusta 4-1 Excelsior AC Ryberg
Eau Claire United 3-2 OGC Nauti
Brady City Crunch 3-2 Rouen
Menomonie United 1-0 Olympique de Tycos
Bloomer FC 2-0 Real Romanopolis
Rogerton Whitecaps 1-0 Darmen City Wings
Sterling City Stars 3-3 Sporting Scott City (4-3 AET)
Darmen City United 1-1 Club Jim Falls (1-1 AET) (6-7 pen.)
Scott City Beat 3-1 Chuckio United
Chuckio FC 3-1 Sporting Eau Claire
Johnho FC 1-0 Brady City AC
Guard FC 2-1 Metro Police FC
Padomera 2-0 Chamberlain
Darmen City AC 2-1 SC Fives
Juggzy FC 3-1 Café FC

Darmen Cup-Round of Sixteen
Augusta 2-0 IFK Liverpool
Eau Claire United 2-2 Club Jim Falls (5-2 AET)
Brady City Crunch 2-1 Juggzy FC
Menomonie United 2-1 Darmen City AC
Bloomer FC 2-2 Padomera (3-2 AET)
Rogerton Whitecaps 2-0 Guard FC
Sterling City Stars 0-5 Johnho FC
Scott City Beat 0-3 Chuckio FC

Darmen Cup-Quarterfinals
Augusta 1-1 Johnho FC (4-1 AET)
Eau Claire United 0-4 Chuckio FC
Brady City Crunch 1-0 Rogerton Whitecaps
Menomonie United 2-1 Bloomer FC

Darmen Cup-Semifinals
Augusta 0-1 Chuckio FC
Brady City Crunch 0-1 Menomonie United

Darmen Cup-Final
Menomonie United 0-3 Chuckio FC

Darmen's (DAR) Qualifiers
CC: Chuckio FC, Menomonie United
GC: Augusta, Brady City Crunch, Johnho FC
*Johnho FC gains third spot in Globe Cup by way of best performance in the Quarterfinals

Cygnus Cup: Chuckio FC
Copa de Campeones: Chuckio FC (if accepted)

by **Astograth** » Sat May 18, 2013 3:20 pm

The Astograthian Football League: Season 655 Preview
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The Astograthian First Division is back for its 22nd season, and it's going to be a good one, yessir, and not just because fully one-fourth of the league's clubs are decked out in purple or claret! Ituraitz FC have broken the record for titles won, enraging Royal Rumiatzi fans everywhere, and have gone and won the Champions' Cup for the first time, enraging Urbizania Wanderers fans everywhere as they see their status of unique snowflakes melt away. Echegoyan FC fans, not wanting to be left out, are naturally also enraged, so let's see what this furious free-for-all has in store for us this season!

Transfers

- Tomas Aer (Polar Islandstates), formerly of Ituraitz FC, retired from football
- Georges Allonts (Sicoutimont) from Lac-Drouin Saint-Pierre (SIC) to Gesterlake FC
- Arnas Belamendia on loan from Royal Rumiatzi to Nestingham FC (Falconwhereveryouare)
- Colin Collymore (Eura) from Ulsa (SSO) to Ituraitz FC
- Luar Dardan from Urbizania Wanderers to Lajuno (Eura)
- Rodrigo Defederico (Sargossa) from Nuevo Onwere (SRG) to Oyardo FC
- Federico Ferreyra (Sargossa) from Nuevo Onwere (SRG) to Gortz United
- Fernand Girard (Sicoutimont) from FC St-Simeon (SIC) to Blue Mountain Range
- Amadeus Irndtor (Polar Islandstates), formerly of Athletic Club Olarria, retired from football
- Rizvan Kadyrov (Mytannion) signed by Lermendia FC as a free agent
- Ivari Kaitanen (Mytannion) from CAP (Valladares) to Urbizania Wanderers
- Yurpá Mêndêlöíndçêl (Farfadillis) on loan from Oyardo FC to Mâ Âlâmëómë (FRF)
- Marcel Sanderskye (Polar Islandstates), formerly of Blue Mountain Range, retired from football
- Martin Van Snaartsen (Sicoutimont) signed by Echegoyan FC as a free agent
- Alexis Zeljeznicar (Polar Islandstates) from South Factory to Ituraitz FC

International transfers, boy. A lot of them. Tomas Aer, having lifted the Champions' Cup and then the Super Cup with Ituraitz FC, retires having embraced glory; compatriots Marcel Sanderskye and Amadeus Irndtor didn't have quite the same fortune in their last active season. Mytanars, Sicoutians and Sargossans were all this rage this off-season, as the First Division received a surprising wave of these under-represented nationalities. Striker Georges Allonts arrives to lift Gesterlake FC into the Globe Cup spots, teenage defender Fernand Girard comes to bloom at Blue Mountain Range, while 17 year-old goalkeeper Martin Van Snaartsen has been snapped up by sharp-eyed Echegoyan FC scouts. Nuevo Onwere duo Rodrigo Defederico and Federico Ferreyra were taken in by Oyardo FC and Gortz United respectively, the former an accomplished centre-midfielder and the latter a proven goalscorer. Not so proven is Mytanar goalkeeper Rizvan Kadyrov, whom Lermendia FC are hoping will develop into a top-class player, while Ivari Kaitanen, having proven his worth at Valladar club CAP, is set to be thrust into the spotlight by eager Wanderers.

Left-back Colin Collymore additionally becomes the first Euran to play in the First Division, signing on with world champions Ituraitz FC, while another one lucky enough to join Gorriaka is young Polarian Alexis Zeljeznicar, picked up after South Factory's relegation. Two youngsters are the only Astograthians leaving the First Division, Royal Rumiatzi's Arnas Belamendia joining Nestingham FC on loan (so becoming the first Astograthian to play in the Falconian league) and 17 year-old Luar Dardan unhappily leaving Urbizania Wanderers for a chance in the distant Euran league. Oyardo FC have also parted with Yurpá Mêndêlöíndçêl for this season, as he returns to his home country on loan due to family concerns.

First Division

Ituraitz FC
Hometown: Ituraitz
Ground: Ituraitz Sporting Ground (63,000)
Colours: All red kit
Honours: 6 Leagues (636, 641, 642, 647, 652, 654); 5 Royal Cups (637, 640, 641, 646, 649); 2 Ides of March Cups (641, 652); Aeropag Football Invitational 26; Champions' Cup 47; Super Cup 44; Copa de Campeones 20
Manager: Ichaso Chapitel
Lineup: Machin Logegaray; Colin Collymore, Edorta Garro, Roger Steiner, Dima Petersen (C); Fantasia Cecile-Marie, Ikatz Alberro, Ostoja Maric, Anixi Eturaspe; Ibai Kiriano, Alphonse Richelieu
Shirt Sponsor: ChocoMilk (Citiz dairy products)
Season 654: Champions
Notes: Champions of Rushmore and the multiverse. Six-time First Division winners. There are only so many things a team can do before being hailed as one of the best-ever, and this Ituraitz FC side can rightfully claim their place in the halls of Astograthian football glory. The retirement of Tomas Aer should not be too much of a downer what with Ibai Kiriano ready and eager to step in his place, while Colin Collymore arrives to reinforce a team that already has it all. Whether they'll be able to keep up the pace in this incredibly competitive league is another matter entirely, however.

Royal Rumiatzi
Hometown: Rumiatzi
Ground: Knights' Stadium (70,000)
Colours: White shirt, dark blue shorts and socks
Honours: 5 Leagues (634, 635, 637, 643, 648); 3 Royal Cups (634, 644, 654); Aeropag Football Invitational 22
Manager: Gaur Arambilet
Lineup: Cheru Larretape (C); Urtzi Galard, Anartz Agirrebenia, Izotz Ugaldea, Váradi Szemere; Aintôrthea Durosa, Galeano, Josef Vitek, Vladimir Konovalov; Ellis Elsmvikur, Val Kylx
Shirt Sponsor: Torstebank (Blockhead banking)
Season 654: 2nd
Notes: Ituraitz FC broke their record and won the Champions' Cup; the Royal Rumiatzi faithful have blood in their eye and envy in their veins. They came agonizingly close last season and won the Royal Cup as a consolation prize, but the Knights are being left behind on the international stage and it isn't going down well. Gaur Arambilet is under pressure and has made minimal changes to the side this off-season, signing young national team sweeper Anartz Agirrebenia as his strong man at the back, what with the impending retirements of Cheru Larretape and Urtzi Galard.

Echegoyan FC
Hometown: Echegoyan
Ground: Silanes Park (55,140)
Colours: White and green striped shirt, green shorts and socks
Honours: 3 Leagues (644, 650, 653); 1 Royal Cup (645); 1 Ides of March Cup (653)
Manager: Garoa Larzondo
Lineup: Burni Gorrindo; Ximun Yaka, Aurelio Seriesta, Bikendi Medrano, Raitin Eneriz; Koldobika Benitzaizin, Jane Vander Rox, Iban Bachiondo (C), Manex Urrutia; Baudouin Richelieu, Kauldi Isasmendi
Shirt Sponsor: Yogutz (Astograthian dairy products)
Season 654: 3rd
Notes: An extremely strong team, Echegoyan are ready to challenge for the title and beyond under the guiding hand of clever Garoa Larzondo. They barely finished third last season, constantly in the hunt, and are confident that matching the success of Ituraitz FC is only a matter of time. With players of the calibre of Vander Rox, Seriesta, Bachiondo, Isasmendi and Richelieu this is certainly not far-fetched.

Urbizania Wanderers
Hometown: Urbizania
Ground: Cherketzo Arena (34,500)
Colours: All dark green kit
Honours: 1 League (651); 3 Royal Cups (643, 652, 653); Champions' Cup 43
Manager: Edorta Urrustoy
Lineup: Urgutz Martinena; Guðmundur Olsson, Giro Ekenarro, Yokin Arizmande, Hitzeder Kareaga; Iulian Finnibaturinn, Edwardo Baez, Felix Zajaczek, Yaizki Alaberri (C), Laborious Hawk; Ivari Kaitanen
Shirt Sponsor: Farautoo (Polarian vehicle manufacture)
Season 654: 4th
Notes: They haven't quite been at the heights of their Champions' Cup win and ensuing First Division victory, but Wanderers have remained highly competitive, finishing runners-up and winning the Royal Cup twice since then. A smart man as transfers go, Edorta Urrustoy will be hoping the signing of Mytanar forward Ivari Kaitanen is just what the club needed to rise to the top again – where any side featuring Laborious Hawk should aspire to be.

Oyardo FC
Hometown: Oyardo
Ground: Sahatsakbasoa (24,890)
Colours: White and red striped kit, black shorts and socks
Honours: 1 Royal Cup (651)
Manager: Atzeden Lusa
Lineup: Polentzi Gayategi; Ekain Ziaurriz, Adame Ordozkoiti, Eskuin Subies, Oihan Elizabaraz; Aurre Ilarri, Berdaitz Ide, Rodrigo Defederico, Aletsander Gastiazoro, Peli Alzu (C); Eguzki Berriex
Shirt Sponsor: MaksiMerk (Astograthian supermarkets)
Season 654: 5th
Notes: They've lost their star Mêndêlöíndçêl on loan due to some touchy personal problems, but manager Atzeden Lusa has had great success in bringing in good players to maintain Oyardo's surprisingly good form. Olarria's Aurre Ilarri should be an adequate replacement for the departed Farf, while Rodrigo Defederico can add some real Sargossan flair to this already young and exciting outfit.

Astograth University
Hometown: Rumiatzi
Ground: Arritzola (36,350)
Colours: White and light blue halved shirt, light blue shorts and white socks
Honours: 1 League (649); 2 Royal Cups (648, 650); Aeropag Football Invitational 23
Manager: Ubelteso Adin
Lineup: Argider Gorriaran; Burni Beyaitz, Haitz Maistegi, Bakar Laranaga, Efraín Vizcaíno; Andrey Antić, Ayoro Barinaga, Lekubegi Guerrikaechebarria (C), Leizarraga Lukuix; Alejandro Martinuccio, Victoria Hellion
Shirt Sponsor: Astek (Astograthian electronics)
Season 654: 6th
Notes: They won the league and promptly began a steady decline as Urbizania Wanderers stepped over them to become the fourth Astograthian great. They have top players all over the pitch, full of internationals and Olibondeka regulars, so naturally the blame was thrust onto the man who took them to the top in the first place. Xuban Barrutia has been relieved of his duties and former national team captain Ubelteso Adin appointed in his place after a couple of successful seasons with Gortz United. He doesn't seem to be the most adequate candidate, but considering his minimal experience before taking charge at Gortz he might just be a natural...

Athletic Club Olarria
Hometown: Olarria
Ground: North Point Stadium (44,270)
Colours: Claret shirt with sky blue hoop, claret shorts and socks
Honours: None
Manager: Eate Orkiola
Lineup: Alarabi Galayarde; Luken Iturricha, Lerchun Isasi, Maurin Bayar, Anton Axpuru (C); Soin Azarola, Bernat Lateche, Anartz Alutziza, Yakes Marichalar; Adon Aburto, Indartsu Errendasoro
Shirt Sponsor: Barrertze (Astograthian tourism services)
Season 654: 7th
Notes: They managed to sneak into the Globe Cup last season, but doing so regularly will be vital for them to gain a foothold in the upper half of the First Division. They've lost a few players, including famous Polarian striker Amadeus Irndtor, but Eate Orkiola has a good eye for the men nobody else fancies and can be trusted to bring the team forward yet again.

Gortz United
Hometown: Gortz
Ground: Ibakultzara Stadium (10,650)
Colours: All purple kit
Honours: None
Manager: Gito Pizan
Lineup: Gaxan Echabeguren; Luar Berriatua, Yoritz Lorza, Luk Agirrebalzategi, Benat Sorrekieta; Lerchun Aragor (C), Aitor Yakachurry, Otsoko Bastida, Tartalo Achaga; Iratze Errekaborde, Federico Ferreyra
Shirt Sponsor: Henrik (Polarian banking)
Season 654: 8th
Notes: Gortz United got their best-ever finish last season, a lofty eighth and just out of the Globe Cup spots, and finally seem to be taking on a life of their own beyond being Dei Ormache's pet project. Three managers in five seasons might not be good for continuity, but in the spirit of signing on Ormache's teammates and contemporaries the reins have been handed over to Gito Pizan, Erathi winger formerly of Sporting Iturributa and who previously managed Miners FC through highs and lows. With the older players originally enticed by the Gortz “proposal” now moving on, a signing of such prime quality as Sargossa's Federico Ferreyra would seem to herald the coming of something great.

Athletic Club Rumiatzi
Hometown: Rumiatzi
Ground: Gotorlekua (42,000)
Colours: White and blue striped shirt, blue shorts and socks
Honours: None
Manager: Arkaitz Goyenola
Lineup: Echepare Larrea; Cherran Ukio, Ixona Unamunzaga (C), Gabirel Baigorria; Ayert Bidorreta, Pagomari Zamarriyo, Erramun Guza, Ehiotz Subiri; Echekopar Larrere, Oskarbi Churin, Otsando Irubieta
Shirt Sponsor: Rumikola (Astograthian soft drinks)
Season 654: 9th
Notes: They struggle, but they maintain themselves around the mid-table. Athletic Club Rumiatzi, once the capital's most popular side, have been merely surviving for a long time now, but this season's transfers point at something better: Goi Salha, world champion with Ituraitz FC, joins Athletic, as does 18 year-old Oskarbi Churin after tearing apart the second tier with Antiguoko FC; the latter in particular seems like one to cling to.

Lermendia FC
Hometown: Lermendia
Ground: Itzarrak Sporting Ground (21,450)
Colours: White and green hooped shirt, white shorts and socks
Honours: None
Manager: Goren Barrenechea
Lineup: Erlantz Galechaga; Baleren Parrondo, Larendi Goriz, Mendebal Linzoain, Pagomari Tsamudio (C); Ihazintu Monkaut, Zeledon Karou, Yaizki Landa, Errolan Echaburua; Bidaurre Urritz, Urgutz Salaber
Shirt Sponsor: Lantzia (Astograthian luxury vehicles)
Season 654: 10th
Notes: Goren Barrenechea and his men have bravely remained in the First Division, but there are signs of wear and a run of bad form could see them mid-table hopes crumble. A competent scouting network and signing policy means they've planned very well for the future, but as far as the present goes they don't really have much to work with.

Gesterlake FC
Hometown: Gesterlake
Ground: Castle Hill (38,630)
Colours: Yellow shirt, dark blue shorts, yellow socks
Honours: None
Manager: Louis Vaudrail
Lineup: Kariet Berterriex; Dunixi Dibar, Aitzol Garat, Yuli Soroko, Loren Grakiarena; Orti Ona, Gurutz Nekochea, Inko Alurralde, Bartosz Slusarski (C); Totakoxe Riarte, Georges Allonts
Shirt Sponsor: Dukomm (Astograthian telecommunications)
Season 654: 11th
Notes: On good footing, Gesterlake have a squad of proven players, including former Olibondeka man Slusarski, that has been reinforced with formidable Sicoutian striker Georges Allonts, while his countryman Louis Vaudrail has been handed the management of the team and become only the second foreigner to manage in the First Division, after Norman Kerrick at Royal Rumiatzi.

Ximun Orieta FC
Hometown: Ituraitz
Ground: The Deathbowl (32,460)
Colours: Purple shirt, black shorts and socks
Honours: None
Manager: Machin Mimenza
Lineup: Zuriko Eliz; Aitor Bustingorry (C), Errolan Raskin, Ekaitz Echegarai, Leheren Eskoriaza; Bayardo Anzola, Azibar Errekaret, Denis Kiriza, Gentza Estayo; Sanduru Iraeta, Elazar Arrizabalaga
Shirt Sponsor: Seasogs (Polarian spirits)
Season 654: 12th
Notes: The Deathbowl may be a misnomer at every level, but Ximun Orieta weren't all that bad last season – not as bad as was predicted, at least. Whether they'll keep the same form is yet to be seen, though it certainly isn't helped by Gesterlake buying their star goalkeeper.

Blue Mountain Range
Hometown: Echegoyan
Ground: Ximun Orieta Sporting Ground (34,000)
Colours: All light blue kit
Honours: None
Manager: Bizi Boutayre
Lineup: Yoritz Suastegi; Edur Raizabal (C), Oroitz Garayzabal, Etor Oyhanar, Etor Yaureguialzo, Iratze Ixuel; Hannibal, Marchot Zabaliauregi, Baleren Uruztarzu, Mikelatz Algarte; Todor Arreche
Shirt Sponsor: Notzi Zombees (Taeshani energy drinks)
Season 654: 13th
Notes: They may have lost one of their stars, Anartz Agirrebenia, to Royal Rumiatzi, but BMR are used to this and the large cash influx has been put to good use. They have backup plans as extensive as their youth system, and to bolster a defense that is kept ever young, fresh and brutally effective they've brought up Etor Yaureguialzo from below, signed on Etor Oyhanar from Gortz United and taken in Sicoutian teenager Fernand Girard. With a solid squad featuring internationals in Hannibal and Iturributan forward Todor Arreche, BMR may sag at times, but their survival – somehow – is almost a given.

Royal Association
Hometown: City of Iturributa
Ground: Unity Stadium (33,500)
Colours: Black and white striped shirt, black shorts and socks
Honours: None
Manager: Egoi Barrenechea
Lineup: Axular Orobia; Aitor Gurucharri, Aletsander Burkua, Sanduru Lakoumette, Mikelats Erlis; Gauargi Mugaburu, Anter Salbarredi, Aurre Areche, Ibon Galdo; Selatze Kasko, Donotzia Mendaza (C)
Shirt Sponsor: Royal Bank (Astograthian banking)
Season 654: Second Division champions
Notes: The only Iturributan club to still play in the First Division, Royal Association have made history by winning the Second Division for the third time, ahead of Oyardo FC and South Factory, but heading into the top flight they're not very convincing. Their defense is old and slow, their forwards are poor and the midfield is nothing special except for Areche and teenage sensation Ibon Galdo, who could be their salvation – though should that happen, one can't expect him to stay in Iturributa much longer.

Urizaharra FC
Hometown: Urizaharra
Ground: Kaizubia (18,450)
Colours: All dark blue kit
Honours: None
Manager: Anko Martikorena
Lineup: Raitin Minaya; Machin Kaldez, Bikendi Intsaurraga, Seber Mihura, Remir Ligorria; Marchel Ybargengoitia (C), Arnaitz Karrikart, Egoi Besard, Gilamu Echegonkelhay, Zuzen Sagarribay, Lander Estrougamou
Shirt Sponsor: Cheruen (Astograthian beer)
Season 654: 2nd in Second Division
Notes: Three years after their First Division début, Urizaharra are hoping to stay for longer than just one season this time – and manage something more than a measly 21 points. Being honest, it doesn't look likely for all of Anko Martikorena's experience and talent, as they've signed nobody of note and weren't setting the Second Division alight with their brillian play either. Last time they at least had Itzeder Unzueta, Champions' Cup winner and one of the most capped Astograthians ever, in the final stretch of his career.

Royal Ibarbe
Hometown: Ibarbe
Ground: Erda Street (19,000)
Colours: Purple kit, yellow shorts, purple socks
Honours: None
Manager: Iaki Urrutia
Lineup: Aketza Frauka; Baladi Berhongaray, Gaxan Minola, Echepare Zuleta, Yuanchiki Mutuberria; Eleder Arizmandez (C), Loyola Alegria, Iracho Ondoro, Anter Orradre; Oxel Nuin, Dabi Larrea
Shirt Sponsor: GaureBet (Astograthian betting)
Season 654: 3rd in Second Division
Notes: They're not fancied but they've reinforced themselves adequately and Iaki Urrutia is a manager of proven mettle in the First Division, previously managing Victory and Athletic Club Yungoitio. Royal Rumiatzi's Echepare Zuleta and Ituraitz Victory's capped striker Oxel Nuin are their main men this season, Gaxan Minola and Loyola Alegria also bringing to the table their extensive top-flight experience.

by **Aels** » Sat May 18, 2013 3:40 pm

Aelsh 1100–01 season

Aels (AEL) qualifiers
UICA
CC: CCPD Penfro, Drayfill Town
GC: Doverston, Pentref-ar-y-Bae, Pontyport Athletic
SBCC: Caerfremin Town*, Moulton Seasiders, Imeall an Uisce, Spitalford Town
*Formerly known as Caerfremin Sundays

Non-UICA
Cygnus Cup: Dovershore County
Copa de Campeones: CCPD Penfro
Tyneala Championship: CCPD Penfro

by **Valladares** » Sat May 18, 2013 3:49 pm

Valladar Liga-1 XXXIII and King's Shield XXIII Results

Valladares (VLD) qualifiers
Champions’ Cup 48: Metropolis Alligators, Olympique de Fontvielle, Fontvielle Impact
Globe Cup 45: Canalave Dragons, AS Bezieres, Edmonton United
Series B Champions’ Cup 45: Hoxford Rovers, Bretford Royals, AS Vaud, Servette FC
Other competitions:
Cygnus Cup 23: Canalave Dragons

by **Licentiapacisterra** » Sat May 18, 2013 3:55 pm

Licentian Football Pyramid

Licentian Premier League:

Licentian Premier League  Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 A.F.C. Farnworth           22   13   8   1    45   18  +27    47 C, CC
 2 Carrington United          22   11   7   4    30   14  +16    40 CC
 3 Abingdon Celtic            22   12   4   6    26   16  +10    40 GC
 4 Montfort Wanderers         22   10   8   4    27   15  +12    38 GC
 5 Colesham Athletic          22   10   6   6    27   21   +6    36 GC
 6 St Bart's                  22   11   2   9    23   24   −1    35
 7 SC Montfort                22    9   3  10    32   26   +6    30
 8 Houghton Rangers           22    6   4  12    13   25  −12    22
 9 Garton County              22    6   4  12    19   34  −15    22
10 Glenmount Town             22    5   5  12    16   30  −14    20
11 Marley Town                22    4   7  11    13   27  −14    19 R
12 Old Corinthians            22    3   6  13    12   33  −21    15 R

Licentian Second Division

Licentian Second Division  Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Rivermouth FC               18   14   4   0    32    8  +24    46 C, P, SBCC
 2 Montfort University         18   11   4   3    30   12  +18    37 P, SBCC
 3 Houghton Young Boys         18    9   3   6    34   21  +13    30 SBCC
 4 St Thomas' Cove             18    7   6   5    22   18   +4    27 SBCC
 5 Gaels                       18    8   2   8    20   18   +2    26
 6 RSC Marley                  18    5   5   8    22   27   −5    20
 7 AC Carrington               18    4   6   8    22   24   −2    18
 8 Christ Church               18    5   3  10    13   25  −12    18
 9 Pine AFC                    18    4   3  11    15   27  −12    15
10 Garton Bay Pirates          18    3   4  11    15   45  −30    13

The Licentian Islands (LCP) qualifiers
Champions’ Cup: AFC Farnworth, Carrington United
Globe Cup: Abingdon Celtic, Montfort Wanderers, Colesham Athletic
Series B Champions’ Cup: Rivermouth FC, Montfort University, Houghton Young Boys, St Thomas’ Cove

by **Vilita** » Sat May 18, 2013 4:14 pm

V-League: Tropical Trophy
(Note: The Tropical Trophy is a seasonal competition between the Vilitan Stellar Division Champions and Vilitan Cup Champions. There has been some controversy as to whether it is a "Season Ending" event or a "Season beginning" event, though it has tended to be closer to the start of the new season, then the end of the previous one.

Turoki United - v. - Jungle Strike FC

Tivali Ring Stadium, Alikki-Corra, Vilita

For this seasons Tropical Trophy, The V-League Stellar Division Champions (Strike FC) were invited to face off against the defending Vilitan Cup Champions (Turoki United). Cup champions for the first time in club history, Turoki United would be appearing in their first ever Tropical Trophy clash. By contrast were making their all-time leading 21st appearance in the Tropcial Trophy. Having appeared in over half of the Tropical Trophy's ever held, Strike also held the record for most Tropical Trophy titles with 12. Strike went into the match as defending champions, having defeated Mliona-Lpaka during Season 37.

Local Heroes v. International Firepower

In an effort to re-define the role of Yves Gadois, Strike FC head coach Mikala Abellan sought out a new central forward and found his man in the form of Lita Adjei. Adjei, who had netted 9 times for the Yeaddin Owls during Season 37, switched allegiances and would be making his debut for the Venom at the Tivali Ring Stadium.

Also added to the roster was long-time Turoki Tide midfielder Riksa Valjariia who joined the club after being dissapointed with the performance of the Tide and coincidentally having an expired contract. While used as a midfielder in Turoki, Valjariia was being drafted in a more defensive role in Lonngeylin.

Long-time Strike FC defender Miiara Makose wore the captains armband and led the team out of the tunnel.

Jungle Strike FC [4-4-2] ::
[GK] Kajaxo Imsalavii (AUD), [D] Henri-Rene Lavallere (NMS), [D] Miiara Makose (VIL), [D] Azestella Ajhabekk (STR), [D] Riksa Valjariia (VIL), [M] Viliaka Morasita (VIL), [M] Yves Gadois (VIL), [M] Friekder Dandalleion (FRF), [M] Coll Brodie (TBI), [F] Lita Adjei (VIL), [F] Viji-mara Lawaai (VIL)

Turoki United brought a virtually unchanged side with them to the Tropical Trophy from their Vilitan Cup victory the season before. Turorian goalkeeper Mumau Atla-Siioai, the only Internationally Recognized player on the roster, led the team out of the tunnel to the delight of the traveling supporters from the Island of Turoki - as well as those coming in from Turori to watch the match in support of United's goalkeeper.

Turoki United [5-3-2] ::
[GK] Mumau Atla-Siioai (TUR), [D] Enri Pinero, [D] Dwaye Raearongo, [D] Piji Pontidas, [D] Kam Amizic, [D] Rockii Gukisi, [M] Zeki Selolwii, [M] Tarkan Dehon, [M] Tolo Pissas, [F] Jinni Brali, [F] Andii Vlachoriia

Vilitan/Turorian Dual National referee Nuliko Meteorik officiated the Tropical Trophy for the first time.

:: The Kickoff

Strike FC had a few attacking opportunities in the opening 10 minutes, but none resulted in a true goalscoring chance as each cross was expertly intercepted by the Turorian goalkeeper Mumau Atla-Siioai.

The games first moment of controversy came in the 24th minute after Zeki Selolwii appeared to be fouled in the box while attempting to latch onto a ball slid through the box. Referee Meteorik didn't seem to think it was a foul - at least from his view, but as the ball was cleared the linesman had his flag waving on the sidelines. After a conference, Meteorik pointed to the spot and Turoki United had a penalty kick.

It was the wingback Rockii Gukisi who stepped up for United against Two-Time defending World Cup and AOCAF champion goalkeeper Kajaxo Imaslavii of Audioslavia. The local Vilitan player surely had his moment in the stars as he sent Imaslavii the wrong way to put Turoki United ahead 1-0.

Strike FC finally had their first solid goalscoring opportunity just 5 minutes from the half when Coll Brodie set up Viji-Mara Lawaai for a sitting chance inside the box to level the scores. However, it was not to be as Atla-Siioai recovered to make what looked to be an impossible save. The United goalkeeper was then aided by goalscorer Gukisi who cleared the rebound before the Venom attack could bundle it home.

The teams appeared resigned to go into the half with the score at 1-0 to the underdogs, but nobody told that to Turoki United's Andii Vlachoriia. Well into the 2nd minute of stoppage time, Vlachoriia unleashed a rocket from 30+ yards out that caught Audioslavian goalkeeper Imaslavii completely off guard. Fully outstretched, the World Cup winning netminder watched agonizingly as the ball skirted by and found the back of the net doubling the Turoki United advantage against the run of play. Turoki United had just 2 shots on target in the half but converted on both of them to hold a two-goal advantage after 45 minutes of play.

:: The Second Half

Strike FC head coach Mikala Abellan had work to do to ensure his side would get back into the game in the second half.

However, it was Turoki United who came out on all cylinders in the second half, looking for the killer third goal that would secure their Tropical Trophy triumph. Kajaxo Imaslavii finally did make a save on a goal-bound shot pushing aside Tarkan Dehon's 52nd minute effort away for a corner kick that would amount to nothing.

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The Venom finally got on the board a few minutes later through Viji-mara Lawaai, cutting the advantage back down to a single goal.

Abellan introduced fresh legs after the goal, with Vilitan midfielder Relmar Winauat coming into the match. Winauat would get immediately involved working with Lita Adjei to produce a great goascoring opportunity that had to be pushed aside by Atla-Siioai.

Lawaai was the best player on the pitch, however, and found himself in open space after a long ball over the top from Riksa Valjariia. Having locked eye's with Atla-Siioai, Lawaai unleashed an effort that beat both Atla-Siioai and the post, crashing off the advertising boards an bouncing away as a missed opportunity.

As time ran down, Kajaxo Imaslavii collected the ball and prepared one final push for the Venom. As the play set itself up, Yves Gadois collected the ball and quickly turned and fired a low shot on Atla-Siioai. The Turorian goalkeeper made the save but could not control the rebound as it bounced back into the mass of players that had accumulated inside the penalty area. It was the new signing, Riksa Valjariia, who found the ball at his feet and he could not miss from there, Equalizing for Strike FC deep into stoppage time to send the Tropical Trophy into extra time.

2 Lawaai (57'), Valjariia (90+2')
2 Gukisi (26'), Vlachoriia (45')

The teams rested and prepared for the extra session, the 10th time in competition history that the match could not be settled in 90 minutes, and the second consecutive season after Strike FC's win over Mliona-Lpaka on penalty kicks the season before.

Strike surely had the momentum heading into extra time having scored the previous two goals and dominated the possession over the last half an hour of play.

Turoki United now had a decision to make, whether to sit back and play for penalty kicks or get back on the attack and try to steal a win from the Vilitan League champions.

Strike FC weren't going to let them make that decision, starting promptly with a fantastic effort from Yves Gadois that was kept out of the net only by an equally as magnificent response from Atla-Siioai.

The pressure was overwhelming, however, and it was only a minute later that Valjariia added his second goal - ironically coming in the same minute as his last on the scoresheet.

Having fallen behind for the first time all day, Turoki United had it all to do and were forced to start pushing forward. This continued to allow Strike to create chances and Valjariia was a true menace having been moved up to the midfield. Adjei's effort in the 100th minute was saved by Atla-Siioai after being set up by Valjariia.

Turoki United were not about to give up however and Jinni Brali went just over the bar with a good opportunity just before half time in extra time.

3 Lawaai (57'), Valjariia (90+2', 92')
2 Gukisi (26'), Vlachoriia (45')

Mikala Abellan re-shaped his troops into a more defensive look to defend the one-goal lead and protect the Tropical Trophy title. Valjariia, who had been making runs through the midfield, was now sitting on the ball and waiting for the Turoki United attackers to run onto him before making a move, slowing the pace down considerably.

The tactic worked as Turoki United were unable to create another good opportunity on Imaslavii's goal and Strike FC had survived after a disastrous first half.

Two-goal scorer Riksa Valjariia was clearly named the player of the match on his debut with the Lonngeylin Club and lifted the trophy in lieu of the captain Miiara Makose who lifted the trophy one season ago.

Statwise:

:: This is Strike FC's 13th Tropical Trophy Victory in their 22nd appearance.
:: This is Turorki United's 1st Tropical Trophy Defeat (1st Appearance)
:: This is the 3rd consecutive Tropical Trophy competition where both teams scored at least one goal
:: This is the 3rd Tropical Trophy that has ended in a 3-2 Scoreline [Strike v. Arcticala Inlet, S13; Strike v. Cednia Beach (AET), S28]. All 3 were won by Strike with 2 coming in Extra Time.
:: This is the 1st Tropical Trophy to be won by a player who, at the time, was also a two-time defending World Cup and AOCAF Champion (Kajaxo Imaslavii, AUD)

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Tivali Ring Stadium - Alikki-Corra, Vilita (87,000 Capacity)
The Football Association of Vilita is based at the Tivali-Ring Stadium in the capital city of Alikki-Corra, Vilita and many National Team training sessions take place on the grounds of the Tivali Ring. The Football Association regularly schedule matches at arenas throughout Vilita, especially bigger matches as many of the stadiums that host Stellar Division and UICA competition matches have expanded far beyond the capacity of the National Stadium at Tivali Ring, which is used only for the National Team, and, for the Vilitan Cup Final and Tropical Trophy matchup. In addition to its World Cup matches, 'The Ring' hosted the 40th UICA Series 'B' Champions Cup Final. The stadium was constructed as part of the Vilitan bid to host the World Cup 14 Cup of Harmony as a replacement to the former National Stadium in Lopinka that was destroyed during a regional conflict.

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by **Astograth** » Sat May 18, 2013 5:23 pm

The Astograthian Football League: Season 655 Review
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The 22nd season of Astograthian football has come to a close, and it was definitely one for the history books...

First Division
Quite simply unstoppable. That's all that can be said about this Ituraitz FC. Hot off winning the league, the Champions' Cup, the Super Cup and the Copa de Campeones, Gorriaka soared above the rest of the competition. A defense that was stronger than ever, an organised midfield that knew exactly where to be, what to do and when to do it, and an attack headed by nimble wingers that tore apart all opposition. They lost three matches (against Urizaharra FC and Royal Association in their rocky start to the season, and later against Oyardo FC), drew another three (once at the beginning, against Royal Rumiatzi, and two more with the title already decided) and won all the rest. Ikatz Alberro was once more the standout player, pulling the team together from the middle of the pitch, while Ibai Kiriano, Alexis Zeljeznicar and especially Alphonse Richelieu dazzled up front as Ichaso Chapitel shifted the team into an even wider, more flexible offensive plan. The title was decided with three matches still to go, the earliest ever for the First Division, when Royal Rumiatzi fell in Gesterlake and Ituraitz stretched their lead to an unreachable eleven points by beating a desperate Royal Ibarbe – Fantasia Cecile-Marie hitting home the goal that brought an incredible seventh title to the Ituraitz Sporting Ground.

Royal Rumiatzi, though pestered by Urbizania Wanderers in the final stretch of the season, were able to maintain themselves in second place even as Ituraitz FC slipped far from reach - at no time more humiliatingly than roughly two-thirds of the way into the league, when a late Ekhi Subies free-kick was smashed into the net by Roger Steiner to seal the comeback win at Knights' Stadium. Nevertheless, their game was commendable, with an extremely effective front line that was not overtly harmed by the injury that sidelined Val Kylx for long stretches of the season. The defense was not up to par, however, as the goalkeeper and full-backs showed their age; young Tristan Desmond, Starblaydi international, proved an able replacement for Váradi Szemere and Urtzi Galard as the season wore on – the latter of which has hung up his boots alongside keeper Cheru Larretape, both one-club men and legends of the Astograthian game.

Urbizania Wanderers, for their part, finished just short of second place and maintained a consistent level of attacking and defending solidity, Ivari Kaitanen adapting seamlessly to a team built around the midfield axis of Edwardo Baez and Laborious Hawk; the biggest fault of Edorta Urrustoy's side was their inability to cope with the best teams. Of six matches played against fellow title-seekers Ituraitz, Royal Rumiatzi and Echegoyan they lost five, only beating Royal Rumiatzi when the title was decided and the Knights saw little point in bleeding themselves out.

Echegoyan FC, meanwhile, started off looking for the title, as usual, and ended up in fourth-place limbo, never really challenged by an Astograth University that ended up being deceptively close to the Champions' Cup places. Their performance was diappointing but not unpleasant, with high points such as the derbies against Blue Mountain Range, the 3-0 defeat of Wanderers and the 3-2 win over Royal Rumiatzi, but the Highlanders slumped in the middle of the season and recovered far too late to harbour any real ambitions.

Astograth University replaced their veteran manager with a much less experienced one, and were pleased to finish one place higher than last season instead of outside the Globe Cup spots, as was feared by some sectors. Ubelteso Adin maintained the discipline in the defense while emphasising a more distributive midfield game that could not be carried out to his liking by the players at his disposal – which would seem to indicate a time of big change is coming soon to Arritzola stadium.

Athletic Club Rumiatzi surprised even themselves by finishing in a very privileged sixth place and are set to take part in their second Globe Cup; they'll be hoping for something more than immediate elimination at the hands of Pasarga's Tanrısal. Manager Arkaitz Goyenola has worked very cleverly with what little he has, much in the same way he previously did with Lermendia FC, taking full advantage of Champions' Cup-winning left-back Goi Salha, up-and-coming striker Oskarbi Churin and the team's standout playmaker Ehiotz Subiri, a bargain buy from Ituraitz Victory.

Gesterlake FC were both fortunate and hardy in their hunt for a Globe Cup spot, taking hold of seventh place early in the season and clinging to it come rain or shine. Oyardo FC provided fierce competition, but with a talented defense that finally found goalscorers to complement them in Totakoxe Riarte and Georges Allonts, Gesterlake was able to pull off such feats as beating Royal Rumiatzi – which won the title for Ituraitz – and hold Oyardo to a scoreless draw on a tense penultimate matchday. Lusa's men, for their part, held fast despite the absence of Yurpá Mêndêlöíndçêl, but they could only do so much without their key man. Next season, a team featuring the Farf sensation plus Rodrigo Defederico, Olibondeka's Eguzki Berriex and Peli Alzu will be one to fear.

Further down, Athletic Club Olarria disappointed by finishing a scant ninth, at times slipping below an Urizaharra FC that blew away the critics. Eate Orkiola will have a tough time explaining why he should remain in his post, considering the amount of investment the Olarrian board have gone through to ensure Globe Cup participation. The aforementioned Urizaharrans, meanwhile, have turned heads; a squad of unknowns playing such attractive football is not easy to come by.

On the edge of the relegation zone were Gortz United, Lermendia FC and, once again, Blue Mountain Range. The first of the three benefitted enormously from a Federico Ferreyra who was on fire, winning the Silver Boot as second top scorer, but Gito Pizan once again showed he isn't one for managing defenses, operating an outdated man-marking system and enforcing squad rotation that left talented keeper Gaxan Echabeguren at a loss. Lermendia were wildly inconsistent, flirting first with the Globe Cup and then with relegation, avoiding the drop largely due to late, heroic wins against Wanderers and Athletic Rumiatzi. Blue Mountain Range, meanwhile, failed to cover the losses to their defense in the off-season and leaked much more than expected, especially during the most high-pressure moments, but luck was again on their side: Oxel Nuin got the winner with which the relegated Royal Ibarbe sent Ximun Orieta to the second tier on the final matchday, sparing BMR for one more year.

Of the relegated sides there is not much to say, other than point out the disappointment. Ximun Orieta could have saved themselves with a win on the last day of the league season. So could Royal Association, though they had a much tougher task facing Royal Rumiatzi at Knights' Stadium – and nevertheless put the Knights to the sword, forcing an entertaining 4-3 encounter that ended in the home team's favour and the Iturributans' despair, a finale that will be talked about for years to come. Royal Ibarbe were simply poor throughout, their strong signings unable to mesh under manager Iaki Urrutia – who needless to say got the boot as soon as they were relegated with two matches to go.

Taldo Lehan                   Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Ituraitz FC                 30   24   3   3    67   35  +32    75 Champions’ Cup / Copa de Campeones
 2 Royal Rumiatzi              30   20   5   5    78   46  +32    65 Champions’ Cup
 3 Urbizania Wanderers         30   20   3   7    53   27  +26    63 Champions’ Cup
 4 Echegoyan FC                30   16   7   7    48   38  +10    55 Champions’ Cup
 5 Astograth University        30   15   8   7    47   29  +18    53 Globe Cup
 6 Athletic Club Rumiatzi      30   12   7  11    59   58   +1    43 Globe Cup
 7 Gesterlake FC               30   12   6  12    40   36   +4    42 Globe Cup
 8 Oyardo FC                   30   10   9  11    57   56   +1    39
 9 Athletic Club Olarria       30   10   7  13    43   43    0    37
10 Urizaharra FC               30    9   7  14    39   54  −15    34
11 Gortz United                30    8   7  15    60   74  −14    31
12 Lermendia FC                30    8   6  16    37   53  −16    30
13 Blue Mountain Range         30    7   8  15    27   41  −14    29
14 Ximun Orieta FC             30    8   3  19    40   56  −16    27 Relegated
15 Royal Association           30    7   5  18    45   64  −19    26 Relegated
16 Royal Ibarbe                30    4   9  17    25   55  −30    21 Relegated

CHAMPIONS

ITURAITZ FC
(7th title)

Second Division
East Railway surprised everybody, taking the Second Division by storm and winning it again after 17 years, set to make their fourth First Division appearance – none of which have lasted more than a single season. The other two promotion spots were much tighter, South Factory making an immediate return to the top flight with Miners FC close behind, while Athletic Club Yungoitio barely miss out for the second time in a row. Of note was the strong performance of the unfancied Izarloka FC and the middling if not outright terrible campaigns of the previously-relegated Royal Arexa and Ituraitz Victory.

Taldo Biharran                 Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 East Railway                 30   23   5   2    62   33  +29    74 Promoted / SBCC
 2 South Factory                30   17   7   6    69   42  +27    58 Promoted / SBCC
 3 Miners FC                    30   16   9   5    50   26  +24    57 Promoted / SBCC
 4 Athletic Club Yungoitio      30   16   7   7    81   57  +24    55 SBCC
 5 Izarloka FC                  30   14   6  10    45   44   +1    48
 6 Antiguoko FC                 30   13   8   9    62   59   +3    47
 7 Royal Arexa                  30   13   7  10    63   49  +14    46
 8 Basabe Old Boys              30   12   8  10    55   49   +6    44
 9 The Army Club                30   13   2  15    74   75   −1    41
10 Rumiatzi United              30   11   8  11    50   54   −4    41
11 Ibarbe Youth                 30   10   4  16    42   53  −11    34
12 Ituraitz Victory             30    8   7  15    50   53   −3    31
13 Sporting Ibarguren           30    9   3  18    38   53  −15    30
14 Winteredge Pirates           30    8   4  18    34   60  −26    28 Relegated
15 Athletic Club Basabe         30    6   4  20    40   73  −33    22 Relegated
16 Sporting Sagastia            30    4   5  21    41   76  −35    17 Relegated

ROUND OF 64
Izarloka FC 1-0 Tower Hill
Tower Hill 1-1 Izarloka FC (1-2 agg)

Ituraitz FC 2-0 Athletic Club Progress
Athletic Club Progress 1-6 Ituraitz FC (1-8 agg)

Antiguoko FC 3-1 General Errekart
General Errekart 2-2 Antiguoko FC (3-5 agg)

Basabe Old Boys 4-0 Traka K/P
Traka K/P 0-2 Basabe Old Boys (0-6 agg)

Urizaharra FC 2-3 Uertza FC
Uertza FC 2-1 Urizaharra FC (5-3 agg)

Royal Association 5-0 Gortz Academy
Gortz Academy 0-4 Royal Association (0-9 agg)

Royal Rumiatzi 3-0 Akialden Marauders
Akialden Marauders 0-4 Royal Rumiatzi (0-7 agg)

Athletic Club Olarria 6-1 Aizpiyeta FC
Aizpiyeta FC 1-2 Athletic Club Olarria (2-8 agg)

Ituraitz Victory 5-1 Lukyando Union
Lukyando Union 1-3 Ituraitz Victory (2-8 agg)

Gesterlake FC 1-2 Urbitzo FC
Urbitzo FC 1-0 Gesterlake FC (3-1 agg)

The Army Club 3-1 Bakartirla Buccaneers
Bakartirla Buccaneers 1-0 The Army Club (2-3 agg)

Winteredge Pirates 2-0 Favourites
Favourites 0-2 Winteredge Pirates (0-4 agg)

Gortz United 3-1 Independent FC
Independent FC 1-2 Gortz United (2-5 agg)

Astograth University 1-0 Urbizania United
Urbizania United 1-1 Astograth University (1-2 agg)

Oyardo FC 3-1 Old City Central
Old City Central 0-1 Oyardo FC (1-4 agg)

Echegoyan FC 2-0 Conquerors FC
Conquerors FC 1-2 Echegoyan FC (1-4 agg)

Urbizania Wanderers 7-0 Omagoitia Rovers
Omagoitia Rovers 0-3 Urbizania Wanderers (0-10 agg)

Athletic Club Yungoitio 0-3 Oak-Builders FC
Oak-Builders FC 0-1 Athletic Club Yungoitio (3-1 agg)

Sporting Ibarguren 2-2 Scarlettville Rough Riders
Scarlettville Rough Riders 0-0 Sporting Ibarguren (1-0 AET, 3-2 agg)

South Factory 7-2 Basabe Youth
Basabe Youth 1-0 South Factory (3-7 agg)

Royal Ibarbe 1-0 Kumatz Cheese
Kumatz Cheese 1-3 Royal Ibarbe (1-4 agg)

Rumiatzi United 2-3 Islanders
Islanders 1-2 Rumiatzi United (2-2 AET, 5-4 agg)

Royal Arexa 1-0 Mauritza FC
Mauritza FC 0-2 Royal Arexa (0-3 agg)

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

Ibarbe Youth 1-1 Butzanda United
Butzanda United 2-1 Ibarbe Youth (3-2 agg)

Athletic Club Rumiatzi 4-1 Erribe United
Erribe United 1-3 Athletic Club Rumiatzi (2-7 agg)

Ximun Orieta FC 1-1 Letzama FC
Letzama FC 0-1 Ximun Orieta FC (1-2 agg)

Athletic Club Basabe 2-0 Chinchartu Mountain Lions
Chinchartu Mountain Lions 1-2 Athletic Club Basabe (1-4 agg)

Sporting Sagastia 0-2 Biasterri FC
Biasterri FC 1-3 Sporting Sagastia (2-3 AET, 4-3 agg)

East Railway 4-2 Warrior Spirits
Warrior Spirits 0-1 East Railway (2-5 agg)

Miners FC 4-0 Irtzu Provincial
Irtzu Provincial 0-1 Miners FC (0-5 agg)

Blue Mountain Range 1-0 Sporting Arkamo
Sporting Arkamo 1-0 Blue Mountain Range (2-0 AET, 2-1 agg)

This edition of the Royal Cup saw the most bizarre Round of 64 ever seen, with sides from the top two tiers eliminated left and right by humble third-tier and non-league clubs. Uertza FC took out Urizaharra FC in a rivetting tie, and Urbitzo FC humbled Gesterlake FC. Astograth University struggled to beat Urbizania United, Athletic Club Yungoitio were eliminated by Oak-Builders, and Blue Mountain Range were ousted by Sporting Arkamo. Upsets all around, and it was only just getting around!

ROUND OF 32
Antiguoko FC 2-6 Oyardo FC
Oyardo FC 1-2 Antiguoko FC (7-4 agg)

Uertza FC 0-2 Astograth University
Astograth University 5-1 Uertza FC (7-1 agg)

Ituraitz Victory 2-5 Echegoyan FC
Echegoyan FC 3-1 Ituraitz Victory (8-3 agg)

Royal Rumiatzi 3-1 Butzanda United
Butzanda United 0-4 Royal Rumiatzi (1-7 agg)

Winteredge Pirates 0-2 Ximun Orieta FC
Ximun Orieta FC 2-1 Winteredge Pirates (4-1 agg)

Miners FC 2-1 Lermendia FC
Lermendia FC 0-2 Miners FC (1-4 agg)

Royal Arexa 1-2 Athletic Club Rumiatzi
Athletic Club Rumiatzi 1-1 Royal Arexa (3-2 agg)

East Railway 0-2 Royal Association
Royal Association 4-0 East Railway (6-0 agg)

Royal Ibarbe 1-0 Urbitzo FC
Urbitzo FC 2-2 Royal Ibarbe (2-3 agg)

Sporting Arkamo 1-2 Gortz United
Gortz United 3-0 Sporting Arkamo (5-1 agg)

Athletic Club Basabe 2-1 Islanders
Islanders 3-0 Athletic Club Basabe (4-2 agg)

Oak-Builders FC 2-1 Basabe Old Boys
Basabe Old Boys 0-2 Oak-Builders FC (1-4 agg)

South Factory 2-1 Scarlettville Rough Riders
Scarlettville Rough Riders 0-2 South Factory (1-4 agg)

Biasterri FC 1-3 Ituraitz FC
Ituraitz FC 4-0 Biasterri FC (7-1 agg)

Urbizania Wanderers 3-1 The Army Club
The Army Club 2-2 Urbizania Wanderers (3-5 agg)

Izarloka FC 0-2 Athletic Club Olarria
Athletic Club Olarria 2-0 Izarloka FC (4-0 agg)

The Round of 32 was much closer to expectations. Oyardo FC, Royal Rumiatzi, Ituraitz FC and Astograth University demolished their lowly opposition, as did Echegoyan FC, albeit against a club of much more distinguished pedigree. Urbizania Wanderers were also through, while Islanders and Oak-Builders made the Round of 16 by virtue of a merciful draw.

ROUND OF 16
South Factory 2-1 Miners FC
Miners FC 2-1 South Factory (2-2 AET, 3-4 agg)

Royal Ibarbe 1-3 Oyardo FC
Oyardo FC 2-0 Royal Ibarbe (5-1 agg)

Athletic Club Rumiatzi 6-2 Oak-Builders FC
Oak-Builders FC 1-1 Athletic Club Rumiatzi (3-7 agg)

Royal Association 6-2 Gortz United
Gortz United 3-3 Royal Association (5-9 agg)

Royal Rumiatzi 1-2 Astograth University
Astograth University 0-0 Royal Rumiatzi (2-1 agg)

Ituraitz FC 0-1 Echegoyan FC
Echegoyan FC 0-1 Ituraitz FC (1-1 AET, 2-1 agg)

Islanders 0-2 Athletic Club Olarria
Athletic Club Olarria 3-1 Islanders (5-1 agg)

Urbizania Wanderers 2-0 Ximun Orieta FC
Ximun Orieta FC 2-1 Urbizania Wanderers (2-3 agg)

South Factory took out Miners in nerve-wracking extra-time; Oyardo FC, Royal Association, Athletic Club Olarria and Athletic Club Rumiatzi booked their tickets to the quarters with plenty of goals and Urbizania Wanderers lost the second leg at the Deathbowl but still won the tie against a battling Ximun Orieta. Few people were paying attention, though, because the draw had paired together four giants of the game – Astograth University and Royal Rumiatzi in a capital city derby, and Ituraitz FC versus Echegoyan FC in a battle that crossed the Blue Mountains. In the end, it was Alejandro Martinuccio and Victoria Hellion's goals at Knights' Stadium that took University to the next round; at the Ituraitz Sporting Ground Manex Urrutia got the win for Echegoyan, and at Silanes Park Ostoja Maric did the same for Ituraitz. There came the thrill of extra-time, and with the clock winding down it was Baudouin Richelieu who slipped past the defense and chipped a shot to the far post, Dima Petersen arriving when the ball had already gone past the line.

QUARTERFINALS
South Factory 1-3 Oyardo FC
Oyardo FC 6-3 South Factory (9-4 agg)

Athletic Club Rumiatzi 1-1 Royal Association
Royal Association 1-4 Athletic Club Rumiatzi (2-5 agg)

Astograth University 1-0 Echegoyan FC
Echegoyan FC 1-0 Astograth University (1-1 AET, 1-2 agg)

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

In a high-scoring tie, Oyardo FC silenced an inspired South Factory, as did Athletic Club Rumiatzi with Royal Association. Urbizania Wanderers made the semis thanks to two goals by Laborious Hawk, at home and away. Echegoyan FC versus Astograth University, the round's blockbuster tie, started off well for University with a Guerrikaechebarria goal in the first leg, was livened up with a curling Isasmendi shot in normal time of the second leg, and ended in controversy when Isasmendi fell while defending a corner. Furious at it not being a foul, he lashed out against Iturributa national team partner Lukuix, earning himself a red card and a penalty for University – duly converted by Martinuccio.

SEMIFINALS
Oyardo FC 1-0 Athletic Club Rumiatzi
Athletic Club Rumiatzi 1-2 Oyardo FC (1-3 agg)

Astograth University 1-0 Urbizania Wanderers
Urbizania Wanderers 0-1 Astograth University (0-2 agg)

An unusual set of semifinals saw Oyardo FC overcome Athletic Club Rumiatzi with three goals from Eguzki Berriex and Astograth University beat Urbizania Wanderers at home and away, Andrey Antic putting on two man of the match performances that did not show his age, repeatedly stopping the talented Wanderers midfield dead in its tracks.

ROYAL CUP FINAL
@ Grand Duke's Stadium, Rumiatzi
Oyardo FC 0-0 Astograth University
(0-0 AET, 3-0 PKs)

A final that nobody predicted at the start of the season turned out to be one to remember – for all the wrong reasons. What have been an epic tale of clashing hardships and history, as both sides sought to add another Royal Cup to their trophy cabinet, ended up being a sorry spectacle of fouls, awful judgement and bad blood. Vizcaíno saw his second yellow before the first half was up, for a handball on the edge of the box; the ensuing turmoil saw Oyardo manager Atzeden Lusa sent to the stands and red cards for each side, Ide and Barinaga also given their marching orders.

The second half spiralled out of control, either team's players not missing a chance to surreptitiously harm or demean in the heat of the moment. They were brought back to level terms when Perugorria was brought on by Oyardo only to barge in and slide-tackle Hellion at the halfway line, the fastest sending-off in Royal Cup history. Calmed down somewhat by the prospect of being nine against nine, the players struggled to get across the pitch and were reduced to nothing but long shots by extra-time, as the jeers and whistles rained down from the stands of Grand Duke's Stadium. Gone to penalties, it was finally time for Oyardo keeper Polentzi Gayategi to shine and win the third Royal Cup of his career, containing the shots of Martinuccio and Ordoki; Gorriaran saved Alzu's but couldn't keep out Berriex and Defederico... then Guerrikaechebarria sent his penalty skyward and left it all on a silver platter for Gastiazoro to win the ugliest Royal Cup final on record.

CHAMPIONS

OYARDO FC
(2nd title)

First Division Awards
Player of the Season: 1. Ikatz Alberro (Ituraitz FC) 2. Ellis Elmsvikur (Royal Rumiatzi/Polar Islandstates) 3. Alphonse Richelieu (Ituraitz FC/Saugeais)
Young Player of the Season: 1. Ibai Kiriano (Ituraitz FC) 2. Ivari Kaitanen (Urbizania Wanderers/Mytannion) 3. Tristan Desmond (Royal Rumiatzi/Starblaydia)
Manager of the Season: 1. Ichaso Chapitel (Ituraitz FC) 2. Arkaitz Goyenola (Athletic Club Rumiatzi) 3. Gaur Arambilet (Royal Rumiatzi)
Signing of the Season: 1. Ivari Kaitanen (Urbizania Wanderers/Mytannion) 2. Ehiotz Subiri (Athletic Club Rumiatzi) 3. Federico Ferreyra (Gortz United/Sargossa)
Top Scorer: 27 – Ellis Elmsvikur (Royal Rumiatzi/Polar Islandstates) 23 – Federico Ferreyra (Gortz United/Sargossa) 21 – Alphonse Richelieu (Ituraitz FC/Saugeais)
Team of the Season: Argider Gorriaran (Astograth University); Colin Collymore (Ituraitz FC/Eura), Yokin Arizmande (Urbizania Wanderers), Roger Steiner (Ituraitz FC/United Gordonopia), Raitin Eneriz (Echegoyan FC); Aintôrthea Durosa (Royal Rumiatzi/Valanora), Ikatz Alberro (Ituraitz FC), Ostoja Maric (Ituraitz FC/Mytannion), Laborious Hawk (Urbizania Wanderers/Valanora); Alphonse Richelieu (Ituraitz FC/Saugeais), Ellis Elmsvikur (Royal Rumiatzi/Polar Islandstates)

Astograth (ASG) final site bids
COPA DE CAMPEONES 21: GRAND DUKE'S STADIUM, RUMIATZI (90,000)

In lieu of the growing importance of the Rushmori Copa de Campeones, the FAF will again submit for the CRF's consideration Grand Duke's Stadium, which with seating for 90 thousand people, is by far the largest stadium in all of Astograth. Making full use of its multipurpose pitch and track, the arena hosts a variety of sporting events throughout the year; as a rule the only football games to regularly take place at Grand Duke's are the Royal Cup final at the very end of the season and the Astograthian national team's home matches, which is why simply being there can be a dream come true for Astograthian players.

Besides those matches already mentioned, Grand Duke's Stadium has also hosted the very first Ides of March Cup, contested annually by the league champions of Astograth and Polar Islandstates, as well as the final of the eighth Copa Rushmori, the third place matches of the 48th Cup of Harmony and the 45th Baptism of Fire, the 45th UICA Champions’ Cup final won by Turoki Tide against Raynor City United, and the World Cup 62 Final won by The Holy Empire over Bears Armed.

The stadium itself is very modern and fully equipped to stage any tournament, with retractable stands that extend over the track, allowing for an increased capacity and closer view during events that don't require the use of the athletics track. For the Copa de Campeones final, the organisers promise the utmost security and ease of transit for all fans, cooperating with the authorities to stage a truly memorable encounter. Commemorative plaques will be installed alongside those of the winners of the aforementioned matches. The opening and closing ceremonies promise to be glamorous, and Grand Duke Lastur himself will be present to hand over the trophy personally, if permitted.

SERIES B CHAMPIONS’ CUP 45: NORTH POINT STADIUM, OLARRIA (44,270)

With the final of Champion’ Cup 45 at Grand Duke's Stadium proving to be a huge success, the FAF is once again very eager to host the final of the Series B Champion’ Cup, albeit in a slightly less grandiose place. North Point Stadium seats 44,270 people and is located in the northern city of Olarria, known for its busy port, windswept coast and its rising football club, Athletic Club Olarria. Historically linked with the city of Ituraitz, Olarria has a strong footballing culture that dates back to the arrival of the sport's first pioneers, from Mytannion. The local clubs, including Athletic, are some of the oldest in the whole of Astograth, but they have struggled for long periods and the FAF hopes to further rekindle the fans' passion by hosting the final of a UICA tournament, one that local fans will know well, having competed in it five times and having gone as far as the semifinals once.

The FAF believe the location to be ideal, and the stadium itself is perfect for an elite tournament, hosting group stage matches of World Cup 62. Originally a rather sleepy ground for 12,000, it has undergone two major renovations that have piled stands one on top of the other to provide a steep design that both intimidates visitors and makes for a fantastic atmosphere. The exact same precautions as for Champion’ Cup 45 will be taken at North Point, with the utmost care taken to afford a welcoming experience for travelling fans. All recommendations following the failure of the bid in the past bidding process have been followed, in what the FAF hopes will be enough to convince the UICA review committee.

Astograth (ASG) qualifiers
Champions’ Cup 48: Ituraitz FC, Royal Rumiatzi, Urbizania Wanderers, Echegoyan FC
Globe Cup 45: Astograth University, Athletic Club Rumiatzi, Gesterlake FC
Series B Champions’ Cup 45: East Railway, South Factory, Miners FC, Athletic Club Yungoitio
Cygnus Cup 23: Oyardo FC
Copa de Campeones 21: Ituraitz FC

by **Hutt River** » Sat May 18, 2013 5:35 pm

Per this:

Hutt River (HUT) qualifiers
Champions Cup: Malham United
Globe Cup: Kleinestadt, North Bury, Forford
SBCC: Erxleben, Naturschutzgebiet Workers, Kleinesdorf, Milltown

Cygnus Cup: Lauscha

by **Zwangzug** » Sat May 18, 2013 5:55 pm

Superseded.

Tonight's IRC wrote:19:28 ESF since i am home for all of five minutes and CH appears to be afk
19:29 ESF can someone get CH to have Pasarga, Sargossa, and Valanora's entrants from last UICA put into this one since i don't have the time to post the results
19:31 ESF had someone call me yesterday to housesit last night and tonight
19:31 ESF so my plan to scorinate and post got killed

Which would, I think, be:

Valanora (VAL) qualifiers
Champions’ Cup 48: Raynor City United, Hondo FC, FC Capri, AC Valanari
Globe Cup 45: Char Sara FC, Soldarian FC, Ibini FC
CYG: Ibini FC

Pasarga (PAS) qualifiers
Champions’ Cup 48: CA Paulinthal, Tanrısal
Globe Cup 45: Baskita FC, Santos Luega, Club Stein-los
CdC: CA Paulinthal

Sargossa (SRG) qualifiers
Champions’ Cup 48: Dinamo Maturín
Globe Cup 45: El Nacional, Porto Alegro Azul, Ciudad Soluca
CdC: Dinamo Maturín

Apologies if I've messed this up somehow.

by **Iturributa** » Sat May 18, 2013 5:56 pm

The Iturributan Premier Division: Season 655 Review
Preview

The ninth season of Iturributan football has concluded! Has the duopoly been broken? No! Have other things of interest happened? Most certainly, just look at all them upstarts!

Premier Division
Sporting Iturributa won their fifth Premier Division title in a convincing manner, Eneko Dicharry incorporating his new signings seamlessly into the increasingly dynamic side. A rock-solid all-Iturributan defense was bolstered considerably by the arrival of acclaimed left-back Berdoi Falkes, while Apoxian Will Fich picked up where Artur Rochemback left off and built up a good partnership with Tzemeno Baxterrika in the centre of the pitch. To the sides, Marin Mendazona was a blitz of one-touch passing and skillful dribble as always, while Josh Stevenson displayed the best of that Euran Golden Team. New forward Barea Ukariz responded as well, but it was Yeremi Belaustigetigoitia who truly came into his own this season and masterminded Sporting's greatest wins, not just scoring himself but dropping deeper and bringing the rest of the team into play. Fifth title in nine seasons and a happy parting gift for captain Sotil Burruchaga, a club and country legend.

Iturributa United may have come short, but they did well to claw their way up from fourth place and score a record 99 goals during the season - but for all their might up front, their goal difference was scarcely better than Sporting's and worse than Freedom FC's, highlighting a grave lack of discipline and rigour from the halfway line back. Even with Kulikov, Iturralde and Richard forming the most effective trio the Premier Division has yet seen, the Scarlet Stripes let in far too many crucial goals.

The season's big success story, however, was Garitzeta Racing Club's rise to prominence, finishing third and level on points with the mighty Iturributa United, edged on goal difference following even head-to-head results. A spectacular success for the humble Garitzeta Racing and manager Petrigai Mendiroz, with winger Ilari Usun and defensive midfielder Yuaneizu Iribarnegaray taking all the praise from fans and media alike.

Six points off Garitzeta Racing were a revitalised Freedom FC, riding high on the goals of Urtatz Gaubeka and a daring high-pressure style that nevertheless wore them out as the season dragged on - with some refining they could be on their way to great things. Somewhat off the pace were Iturributa Racing Club, still rather lost and lacking in great strength at the front and back for all their wheeling and dealing.

Independent Garitzeta were likewise disappointed with their performance, scarcely challenging for the Globe Cup spots and, like Iturributa United, giving up more goals than they should've considering their midfield domination via gifted playmaker Goren Echazarreta. Further down Langaraitz Rovers were the big winners, once again clinging firmly onto the Premier Division and being on good footing to move up into sixth place and above in coming seasons. Markiniz Union likewise survived despite being only recently promoted, while Andozketa Wanderers went through an injury crisis that saw them crumble halfway through the season - that Uzio Blackstar were the relegated team can be put down to both Wanderers' grit and Blackstar's general incompetence, quickly mowing through three managers in failed attempts to reverse the situation.

Taldo Premierako              Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Sporting Iturributa         36   20  10   6    57   33  +24    70 Champions' Cup / Copa de Campeones
 2 Iturributa United           36   20   6  10    99   74  +25    66 Champions' Cup
 3 Garitzeta Racing Club       36   19   9   8    55   33  +22    66 Globe Cup
 4 Freedom FC                  36   16  12   8    69   42  +27    60 Globe Cup
 5 Iturributa Racing Club      36   17   7  12    60   55   +5    58 Globe Cup
 6 Independent Garitzeta       36   12  11  13    72   73   −1    47
 7 Langaraitz Rovers           36   10   8  18    52   68  −16    38
 8 Markiniz Union              36    7  11  18    44   74  −30    32
 9 Andozketa Wanderers         36    7   9  20    51   78  −27    30
10 Uzio Blackstar              36    4  13  19    38   67  −29    25 Relegated

CHAMPIONS

SPORTING ITURRIBUTA
(5th title)

Premier Division B
The high-flying Providence Mytanars were this season's second-tier champions, dominating the competition and beating back the challenge of a revived Focus FC, a surprising Eagles FC and fatherland companions Sorokin's Old Boys. Of special note was the dysmal performance of Axpuru Castle, finishing penultimate despite being only just relegated from the Premier Divsion.

Taldo Premierako B         Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Providence Mytanars      44   24  10  10    86   64  +22    82 Promoted / SBCC
 2 Focus FC                 44   22   8  14    76   57  +19    74 SBCC
 3 Sorokin's Old Boys       44   22   7  15   100   90  +10    73 SBCC
 4 Eagles FC                44   21   8  15    76   65  +11    71 SBCC
 5 Baker's Eleven           44   18  13  13    75   56  +19    67
 6 Guenara Defender         44   18  12  14    52   46   +6    66
 7 Palmandoak               44   18  10  16    78   81   −3    64
 8 Bipagoun Town            44   16   9  19    64   69   −5    57
 9 Guenara City             44   14  11  19    77   88  −11    53
10 Landaluz Casuals         44   11  13  20    67   87  −20    46
11 Axpuru Castle            44   10  11  23    58   75  −17    41
12 Erretana United          44   10   8  26    58   89  −31    38

President’s Cup

Baker's Eleven 3-0 Sorokin's Old Boys
Sorokin's Old Boys 1-3 Baker's Eleven (1-6 agg)

Axpuru Castle 1-2 Landaluz Casuals
Landaluz Casuals 1-0 Axpuru Castle (3-1 agg)

Guenara Defender 1-1 Providence Mytanars
Providence Mytanars 1-0 Guenara Defender (2-1 agg)

Bipagoun Town 2-0 Palmandoak
Palmandoak 3-1 Bipagoun Town (3-1 AET, 3-3 agg, 2-3 PKs)

Erretana United 1-0 Guenara City
Guenara City 1-0 Erretana United (1-0 AET, 1-1 agg, 1-2 PKs)

Focus FC 0-2 Eagles FC
Eagles FC 0-2 Focus FC (0-2 AET, 2-2 agg, 2-3 PKs)

Nothing of particularly great interest here as the second-tier sides fight over the right to enter the competition proper in the Round of 16. A series of very poorly struck penalty shootouts decided three tense encounters between evenly-matched outfits, while Providence Mytanars managed to get one over Guenara Defender, Landaluz Casuals didn't have too much trouble with Axpuru Castle and Baker's Eleven pulled off a memorable aggregate beating of Sorokin's Old Boys.

ROUND OF 16
Iturributa United 5-1 Iturributa Racing Club
Iturributa Racing Club 1-4 Iturributa United (2-9 agg)

Baker's Eleven 0-1 Landaluz Casuals
Landaluz Casuals 1-2 Baker's Eleven (1-3 AET, 2-3 agg)

Independent Garitzeta 1-3 Freedom FC
Freedom FC 0-0 Independent Garitzeta (3-1 agg)

Uzio Blackstar 0-2 Sporting Iturributa
Sporting Iturributa 2-0 Uzio Blackstar (4-0 agg)

Bipagoun Town 1-1 Langaraitz Rovers
Langaraitz Rovers 1-0 Bipagoun Town (2-1 agg)

Erretana United 0-1 Providence Mytanars
Providence Mytanars 1-1 Erretana United (2-1 agg)

Focus FC 0-1 Markiniz Union
Markiniz Union 1-2 Focus FC (1-2 AET, 2-2 agg, 5-2 PKs)

Andozketa Wanderers 0-0 Garitzeta Racing Club
Garitzeta Racing Club 1-0 Andozketa Wanderers (1-0 agg)

Now this was a much more exciting cup round. Iturributa United obliterated Iturributa Racing Club and all of their confidence, Baker's Eleven went through after a dramatic goal in extra-time, it took penalties for Markiniz Union to beat the resilient Focus FC, and an own-goal from a corner in one of the last plays of the match saw Garitzeta Racing Club beat out Andozketa Wanderers. Otherwise things went pretty much as expected.

QUARTERFINALS
Iturributa United 2-1 Baker's Eleven
Baker's Eleven 4-2 Iturributa United (5-4 agg)

Freedom FC 1-0 Sporting Iturributa
Sporting Iturributa 0-1 Freedom FC (0-2 agg)

Langaraitz Rovers 2-0 Providence Mytanars
Providence Mytanars 1-1 Langaraitz Rovers (1-3 agg)

Markiniz Union 1-1 Garitzeta Racing Club
Garitzeta Racing Club 0-1 Markiniz Union (1-2 agg)

Look at those semifinalists. Just look at them. Did anyone expect this? The second-tier Baker's Eleven turned it around in spectacular fashion, beating Iturributa United 5-4 on aggregate while Freedom FC brought down the other giant at home and away. Langaraitz Rovers had the easier draw but still made short work of Providence Mytanars; Garitzeta Racing Club, faced with the very real chance of coming away with the Cup, threw it all away at home against an inspired Markiniz Union.

SEMIFINALS
Baker's Eleven 0-3 Freedom FC
Freedom FC 3-2 Baker's Eleven (6-2 agg)

Langaraitz Rovers 0-0 Markiniz Union
Markiniz Union 0-1 Langaraitz Rovers (0-1 agg)

A new winner was guaranteed by this point, and Freedom FC would be damned if they let some second-tier upstarts spoil their chances, putting three past Baker's Eleven in either leg. Markiniz Union, for their part, fought valiantly but were undone by the patience and greater fitness of the determined Langaraitz Rovers - setting up a final that must've made somebody very rich at the bookies.

PRESIDENT’S CUP FINAL
FIRST LEG
@ Lon Biteri Stadium, Iturributa
Freedom FC 0-0 Langaraitz Rovers

SECOND LEG
@ The Settling Grounds, Langaraitz
Langaraitz Rovers 1-2 Freedom FC

An unspectacular first leg brought to light the insecurities and inexperience of both teams, neither having so much as reached a final before. Langaraitz kept the ball and baited an unusually dubitative Freedom FC, not taking advantage of playing in front of their own crowd; neither team came away with more than one or two clear chances on goal.

The second leg was another matter, as both sides walked out confident - and it seemed the Rovers would walk away with the trophy when Kauldi Uranga headed in the opener not ten minutes into the match. Freedom pulled together, however; close to half-time, Dei Aragor committed a penalty on Erauso Okio that Urtatz Gaubeka duly scored, blasting it into the roof netting. Back from the break, it was Gaubeka again who muscled past the defense and drew out goalkeeper Urtzi Dibarrat onto a one-on-one situation - and promptly slipped the ball past his reach. Langaraitz's attempts to draw level grew increasingly desperate, but Handi Araiko denied them at every step... and Freedom FC had won their very first silverware of the modern era.

CHAMPIONS

FREEDOM FC
(1st title)

Premier Division Awards
Player of the Season: 1. Yeremi Belaustigetigoitia (Sporting Iturributa) 2. Yuaneizu Iribarnegaray (Garitzeta Racing Club) 3. Elwyn Richard (Iturributa United/Aels)
Young Player of the Season: 1. Aleksandr Kulikov (Iturributa United) 2. Ilari Usun (Garitzeta Racing Club) 3. Agoztar Ilarduya (Sporting Iturributa)
Top Scorer: 31 – Elwyn Richard (Iturributa United/Aels) 23 – Urtatz Gaubeka (Freedom FC) 21 – Yeremi Belaustigetigoitia (Sporting Iturributa) & Formerio Iturralde (Iturributa United)
Team of the Season: Agoztar Ilarduya (Sporting Iturributa); Berdoi Falkes (Sporting Iturributa), Edur Maskiaran (Iturributa United), Mikel Aluztiza (Sporting Iturributa), Ixona Zarrasbeitia (Sporting Iturributa); Ilari Usun (Garitzeta Racing Club), Yuaneizu Iribarnegaray (Garitzeta Racing Club), Marin Mendazona (Sporting Iturributa/Astograth), Aleksandr Kulikov (Iturributa United); Elwyn Richard (Iturributa United/Aels), Yeremi Belaustigetigoitia (Sporting Iturributa)

Iturributa (ITB) qualifiers
Champions’ Cup 48: Sporting Iturributa, Iturributa United
Globe Cup 45: Garitzeta Racing Club, Freedom FC, Iturributa Racing Club
Series B Champions’ Cup 45: Providence Mytanars, Focus FC, Sorokin's Old Boys, Eagles FC
Cygnus Cup 23: Freedom FC
Copa de Campeones 21: Sporting Iturributa

by **New Sideburn** » Sat May 18, 2013 6:15 pm

THE FINAL MATCHDAY

The most crucial match, kicking off at Treason’s Triumph, was the one that mattered the most. Sabrefell needed to take a point from this game; if they lost here, Crisisbless could overtake them with a win against Cranequin. Treason’s season had been dismal, but they were a superb side on their day...

Athletic were blocked from any hope of victory by a margin of about twenty goal difference, even if the Moths lost and Crisisbless failed to win. They were playing for pride, or at least second, against an Iron City team whose fate wasn’t in their own hands.

Crisisbless had to win here against a Wanderers side that had looked comfortable in the Premiership midtable in their first season. Even then, their fate rested in Treason’s hands, but the least they could do was a win today.

Poor form late on cost Maximum their chance at the championship, then their shot at a Globe Cup finish. Still, few will blame manager Pearce Aimbot, who has turned an at times rather alarmingly mediocre team into fleeting title contenders. Brookford, too, have faltered of late, but they have succeeded at their goals admirably.

River had overcome an appalling start to finish easily within the top 10, while Southfell, too, had had their own concerns in the first part of the season. This match would likely end in split possession and a lot of excitement.

Chenoworth were already relegated, despite their attempt to rally in the second half of the season. They’d likely find no mercy at Parrhesia, who’d lost eight times in their first ten games, and ended up fifth. There really was a world of difference between a team who’d settled for draws, and one who went straight for the throat.

Rochford had sunk like a stone this season, though little of it could be blamed on manager Eliza Roma. They were relegated, but still had the chance to drag Integabad down with them if they won here. Bad luck and injuries had plagued Integabad, who probably didn’t deserve to be here... and yet, they were, and their survival was on the line.

Rhagant had hit 50 points, the usual mark of safety, and the Rage had failed to match even that, floundering as an inconsistent, financially-imploding wreck. Most of the players were unpaid, and former captain Olga Nihil was actively attending Maximum City’s matches now. Could the brute force of the Schadenfreude hammer the final nail in Vermillion’s coffin?

Newrook had struggled somewhat in their second season in the top flight, while the Rovers had achieved a hard-fought mid-table finish. Nothing in particular to play for here, but in the Premiership there is no such thing as a dead rubber.

The Hares had struggled of late, but they’d never lost their discipline or their tenacity, and Molly Keynes was still in great form and pursued by several teams. Meanwhile, Brinemouth had flourished this season, coming fourth by a comfortable distance. Could they end this season on a flourish?

Violence firepower meets Leopolis steel; the Chariots had suffered from a leaky defence and the second-most losses in the league, but could they resist the hard grit of ambitious Leopolis?

With Brendan Dulcet regaining some of last season’s form after recovering from injury, North Laithland were a united threat in attack again; could South Laithland repel them in their current, faltering form?

KICK-OFF
With all eyes on Treason’s Triumph, it was no surprise that the game went off to a quick start. The Moths kicked off and charged almost immediately, but the attack was cut down in its tracks as Dacia Mountain felled Jocelyn Scully. Cheney Rosewood tried his luck from the free kick, but it went over by a distance.
In fact, it was oft-overlooked Violence vs. Leopolis that provided the first goal, Sylver’s long ball finding Westerling unmarked, and the Violence targetman made no mistake one-on-one with the keeper with a low shot just inside the box. Shortly afterwards, Brinemouth were 1-0 against Raging Fire; Anna Cliving scoring from a free kick. Soon after this, the Rovers had a man clattered to the ground in a scuffle for the ball after a free kick; Chase Wingett intercepted the Rovers’ clearance with his face, and slightly stunned, managed to lob the ball into a barely-guarded net.
But soon, disaster struck for the Moths. A corner was lifted into the air, and poor marking from Pride allowed Tara Lockdown to rush forward and get momentum on a header Stubbs had no chance to save. When Crisisbless got the news, they were elated... but still needed the win, and Cranequin were having the better of the day, Portia Thrift being forced into a couple of nervy saves.
The Hares found an equaliser to Brinemouth quickly, Fridsdottir firing straight at von Specta, who palmed it right back to her. She made no mistake with her second shot; the scores remained locked for the rest of the match, both sides seemingly content with the point. It was Southfell who scored next, Jack Torch providing a wonderful half-volley that Lauren Brockhurst could only tip ineffectually into the inside of the post; sadly for her, it bounced in. But barely a minute later, euphoria for Crisisbless; Treason had doubled their lead! Stubbs had overextended to punch away another corner, and Francesca Sadler had found it easy to escape her marker and slice a shot into the net with the first touch.
It was the Otters who provided the next goal, uncharacteristically poor defending from Maximum as Edmund Bard beat the offside trap and showed cool composure to beat Rachel Barley one-on-one. But after that, in the 35th minute, Rosewood pulled one back for the Moths, sniping into the top-right corner of the net from 32 yards. Crisisbless fans got that much more anxious...
Torch doubled his tally, as Lauren Brockhurst was judged to have handled a backpass in the 36th minute. The in-the-box indirect free kick was smashed into Hugo Jacklin’s face, and as the defender crumpled, Torch rushed in to hook the ball past the packed defenders.
Sabrefell Athletic, meanwhile, were finding Iron to be more desperate than doughty, and had been wasteful with their finishing. Yet Eberhardt managed to open the scoring in the 41st minute, stabbing in a shot under Anchus from 10 yards. And Leyland Stallion scored Southfell’s third of the game, actually pulling off a bicycle kick that Brockhurst was ill-prepared for. Finally, in Cranequin, good news for Crisisbless; Alicia Scabbard put them ahead just before half-time, and just before a Grant Ladder goal did the same for Vermillion; the Rage evidently weren’t going down quietly.

SECOND HALF
Within five minutes of the restart, Southfell went four up with Cress’ free kick. Two goals came in the minute that followed; while Lowry smashed in Chenoworth Rovers’ equaliser against Newrook, Morraine Sands intercepted a Moths throwin from near their own corner flag, feinted past a fractured defence and fired just barely inside the net. 3-1 Treason, and Crisisbless seeming that much more secure... though they couldn’t rest on their laurels, Cath Sedgwick nearly equalised in the 53rd with a stunning free kick. But the next goal was to come from relegated Harriers, playing for pride, who somehow managed to force a goal past Urquhart and an inattentive Parrhesia defence; Brooke Forde had all the time in the world to weave past a clumsy offside trap. At Brookford, Linda Matthews was felled in the area; Bruno Hawke was sent off, and substitute Johanna Waltz was sent the wrong way by an expertly taken penalty, Maria Stout levelling the scores. Soon after this, Eberhardt doubled his tally, Iron looking decidedly defeated and Integabad, strolling against AFC Rochford, looking very safe indeed.
Crisisbless fans were seemingly confident, but once again the Moths fought back to a single goal down, Roy Chalker’s strike lowering margins to 3-2. Things were increasingly nervy. A quiet few minutes followed in all matches, interrupted only by Cayman’s goal poaching instincts leading her to a scrappy equaliser against the Vermillion Rage and a third goal from Garfield against Iron City. Vermillion and Newrook both regained their leads shortly after, but all eyes were on Gerd Thunder, who practically mauled the defenders in his path to find his way onto the end of Scully’s cross; 3-3. The Moths were back in pole position.
Panic in Crisisbless, but Tara Lockdown had their salvation; her second goal of the night with a forceful shot past Stubbs one-on-one, and Yorke failed to slide-clear off the line in time. Tense moments followed, and several goals, as strike after strike from the Moths seemed to go awry... Torch completed his hattrick for Southfell, Iron City pulled back a consolation from a corner and the Rovers and Hatemongers both equalised against Newrook and Violence. But while stoppage time held more to come; Southfell would win a sixth from Vermont’s distant strike and Garland Gem would head in Violence’s winning goal, it was all decided at the Triumph, Thunder dispossessing a defender, storming through Treason’s lines like an unstoppable dreadnought before smashing the ball into the underside of the crossbar and from there the net.
Crisisbless was stunned, and the trophy was Sabrefell’s.

Team                        P   W   D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
 1 Sabrefell Moths            46  26  10  10  90  45  +45  88  Champions
 2 Crisisbless                46  25  13   8  63  37  +26  88  Globe
 3 Sabrefell Athletic         46  24  15   7  84  53  +31  87  Globe
 4 Brinemouth                 46  22  11  13  61  44  +17  77  Globe
 5 Parrhesia United           46  21   8  17  69  58  +11  71
 6 Maximum City               46  19  14  13  49  38  +11  71
 7 AFC Treason                46  19  11  16  60  46  +14  68
 8 AFC Raven River            46  17  16  13  67  68   -1  67
 9 North Laithland            46  17  15  14  54  46   +8  66
10 Brookford Otters           46  18  11  17  51  58   -7  65
11 Leopolis Hatemongers       46  16  14  16  46  47   -1  62
12 Chenoworth Rovers          46  16  14  16  40  46   -6  62
13 Cranequin Wanderers        46  18   7  21  63  66   -3  61
14 South Laithland            46  16  12  18  52  63  -11  60
15 Southfell United           46  16  10  20  66  71   -5  58
16 Violence Chariots          46  16   9  21  62  77  -15  57
17 Newrook Democracy          46  12  18  16  60  61   -1  54
18 Raging Fire Hares          46  12  18  16  32  37   -5  54
19 Rhagant Schadenfreude      46  12  14  20  42  51   -9  50
20 AFC Integabad              46  12  14  20  57  68  -11  50
21 Iron City                  46  10  16  20  34  49  -15  46  R
22 Vermillion Rage            46  11  13  22  60  89  -29  46  R
23 Chenoworth Harriers        46   9  18  19  38  63  -25  45  R
24 AFC Rochford               46   9  17  20  34  53  -19  44  R

Season Review to come.

Team                           P   W   D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
 1 Maximum Rovers                46  28   7  11  71  56  +15  91  P
 2 Goodfeather FC                46  25  10  11  87  58  +29  85  P
 3 Dubstep Rangers               46  23  10  13  64  42  +22  79  P
 4 Crisisbless United            46  24   7  15  66  62   +4  79  P
 5 Valkyrja Hawks                46  22  12  12  61  42  +19  78
 6 Creed United                  46  24   4  18  54  40  +14  76
 7 Corvette Maulers              46  21  12  13  74  56  +18  75
 8 Cypher Town                   46  22   6  18  50  54   -4  72
 9 Inner-East Fairywrens         46  19  13  14  38  34   +4  70
10 Forge Carpenters              46  18  14  14  39  38   +1  68
11 Leicard Crimewave             46  18  13  15  40  35   +5  67
12 Ox River United               46  19   8  19  44  42   +2  65
13 Orbital Bombardment           46  17  11  18  42  35   +7  62
14 Fenland Albion                46  17  11  18  53  54   -1  62
15 Crossroads Town               46  15  16  15  49  46   +3  61
16 Haymaker United               46  15  14  17  42  45   -3  59
17 Franchise FC                  46  17   8  21  42  46   -4  59
18 Mainstream Fist               46  16  10  20  35  45  -10  58
19 AFC Shale                     46  13  16  17  36  43   -7  55
20 North Dubstep                 46  13  10  23  41  59  -18  49
21 Falston-on-Ceynes United      46  11  12  23  39  58  -19  45  R
22 West Shotgun Turtles          46   7  18  21  33  51  -18  39  R
23 AFC Steak                     46   9   9  28  36  69  -33  36  R
24 Iron United                   46   6  15  25  28  54  -26  33  R

Crisisbless take advantage of the Hawks’ fall from grace to clamber to 4th, as nothing changes at the bottom (though Mainstream Fist at least managed a not-awful points tally). Maximum Rovers are the deserved champions, Goodfeather FC come straight back up and the Dubstep Rangers manage a second straight promotion.

Team                          P   W   D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
 1 AFC Hackett                  46  24  10  12  72  53  +19  82  P
 2 Martella Jazz                46  19  15  12  63  49  +14  72  P
 3 North Sabrefell              46  21   9  16  59  49  +10  72  P
 4 West Brinemouth              46  19  14  13  61  44  +17  71  P
 5 Chatswood                    46  20  11  15  61  51  +10  71
 6 Ritter Town                  46  18  17  11  56  46  +10  71
 7 AFC Greymouth                46  18  17  11  64  55   +9  71
 8 Haymaker Town                46  20  11  15  51  47   +4  71
 9 AFC Bishop                   46  19  12  15  53  36  +17  69
10 Geoff United                 46  18  14  14  68  58  +10  68
11 Locksley Petty Theft         46  18  14  14  62  62   +0  68
12 Corby Hubris                 46  18  13  15  51  46   +5  67
13 AFC Starling                 46  15  14  17  50  52   -2  59
14 Crisisbless Athletic         46  17   8  21  42  50   -8  59
15 Anslow Medication            46  13  18  15  48  51   -3  57
16 Sandrock Artillery           46  16   9  21  36  45   -9  57
17 AFC Sheridan                 46  14  15  17  29  40  -11  57
18 Rushe United                 46  16   8  22  55  68  -13  56
19 Sakusa Rathians              46  16   8  22  49  66  -17  56
20 Harlequin Athletic           46  14  13  19  45  48   -3  55
21 Cranequin City               46  15   9  22  47  63  -16  54
22 East Laithland Harriers      46  14  11  21  53  57   -4  53
23 Strephonage                  46  11  15  20  38  45   -7  48  R
24 Shotgun United               46  12   9  25  52  84  -32  45  R

East Laithland somehow overcame what seemed at times like a crippling deficit to manage survival. Hackett are deserved champions by 10 points, while the incredibly tight battle for fourth leaves five different teams on 71 points!

Cup Results, Stats and 330 Season Preview soon to come!

New Sideburn (NSB) Qualifiers
Champion’s Cup: Sabrefell Moths
Globe Cup: Crisisbless, Sabrefell Athletic, Brinemouth
Series B Champions’ Cup: Maximum Rovers, Goodfeather FC, Dubstep Rangers, Crisisbless United

by **The Pazhujeb Islands** » Sat May 18, 2013 6:55 pm

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Ivesh Bulah 5265 Season Preview

Tertius Shajarhayam – Dust off your scarves, wash off your novelty tupperware, and cover your children in paint; the Ivesh Bulah is set to begin once again. But we must value honesty above all at this point: we got boned pretty bad. This was no ordinary close season cabin fever. Nay, good readers, two years of (literally) slogging through a dreadful, damp, empanada-fueled funeral was enough to make even the bravest of heart question their will to remain a willing participant in the multiverse.

But though the ordeal of standing in the rain for a two-year-long funeral was grievous enough for the average Pazhujebi, it was exceptionally horrible for those of us here at the Mahathu Herald. Enduring a mourning process for a Prime Minister we never supported would have been bad enough without the whole government-mandated extended funeral thing. While we regret the gruesome way in which he passed, you will receive no tear-stained front pages from us: as far as we're concerned, he was a senile old bearded pro-union hack.

Let's move on to brighter things, shall we? With the league about to be played, there's plenty to examine. Teams have been completely made over since the last kick of a ball, though devoted fans will recognize many managers as former First Division or Ivesh Bulah players.

First things first, the Invincibles look to be headed back to glory. After suffering through indignities of financial inquiries, player defections, and relegation over the last twenty years, the proud Sky and Silver look to have finally put their storied organization back into top shape. Captained by the fiercely loyal center back Kaesam Zhari, Juvapanam are most critics favorites to carry home the Ivesh Bulah trophy. The additions of several internationals, most notably the impeccably experienced Wightling Mardellion, will give the Invincibles a white-hot attack.

But Zhevassi look to be an equally dangerous side with every bit as good a chance to win the title. Fidesta Qiva's patience in rebuilding the franchise could be about to pay off, as his cautious but clinical squad may have a more measured approach than the aforementioned Juvapanam team. The acquisition of a possible future Cassadaigua captain in Kelsey Nicholson was unquestionably a sound transfer, Sicoutimont's Jean de Terre is forecast by many pundits to be 5265's Player of the Year, and Apox's enormously experienced center forward Gregari Stanislav should be the business end of the Blue and Orange's goal-scoring apparatus.

Though those two outfits are generally accepted to be the front-runners, Angels are considered to be a dark horse. Defensively resilient and uncompromisingly organized, Umashankar Srivastava (who, during his time as a player, famously suffered terrible depression any time he was away from his beloved Kuratmad) has assembled an amazingly fit group of powerful youngsters who will not suffer fools gladly. Txordin Zerubeltzak, a youth product of the double world champion Audioslavia, will be a pivotal element in Angels' front line.

FKM and Therakham, who have undoubtedly held high positions in past leagues, should be the next two best teams. The former benefits from the return of UICA Champions' Cup-winning Cotdelapomais boss Sacha Chrétien, the latter from the managerial appointment of club legend Aquillius Razava. Having said that, these two do not look to have the excellence that Juvapanam, Zhevassi, and Angels possess. Light shades of blue look to reign supreme this season!

But we can tell you with no uncertainty who will not be reigning supreme this year: Urajbina. The mega-popular squad, which plays at an historic stadium named after the legendary Starblaydi ex-Urchins manager Jaime Oberlander, have announced a dreaded new austerity regimen that fans are furious about. The club's owners claim they're simply trying to keep the club from heading the same way Raktaghav Hathi and Meteoriti did, but all supporters know is that it means their Yellow, Red, and Blue will be in the middle of the table. The one positive is that they have persuaded a former player, Krytenia's Warren Kennedy-Worthington, to manage the side. He's experienced enough, having been the Big Kahuna at Avidia United for a spell, but everybody is thinking (and no one is saying) the same thing: he's probably going to die while in charge of the Royals, as he's getting very old.

Okay, we pushed through that part! Now, those who are not fans of lengthy, unnecessary-fact-laden, headache-causing data tables should now leave the room and cover their ears!

Foreign Players in the First Division

Kirsten Cole (Apox, Therakham)
Gregari Stanislav (Apox, Zhevassi)
Txordin Zerubeltzak (Audioslavia, Angels)
Sierra Hinson (Cassadaigua, FKM)
Kelsey Nicholson (Cassadaigua, Zhevassi)
Lindsay Cox (Osarius, Juvapanam)
Faustino Ferrari (Osarius, Angels)
Jean de Terre (Sicoutimont, Zhevassi)
Mardellion (Wight, Juvapanam)
Yuuki Nakano (Zwangzug, Juvapanam)

Team-by-Team Breakdown

ANGELS
Nickname(s): The Kuratmad Kids, The Red and Blue
Colors: Red and sky blue
City: Mahathu
Stadium(s): Praça de Prata (66,000 seats)
Manager: Umashankar Srivastava (The Pazhujeb Islands)
Notable Players: Bhirighuma, Ferrari, Gurov, Nha, Yavi'zhaghebu, Yernazarov, Zerubeltzak, Zujithezhrassi
Formation: 5-4-1
Angels in Twelve Words: If better-fancied Juvapanam or Zhevassi trip, determined Angels could nab title.
Financial Rating / Supporter Enthusiasm: ☆☆☆ / ☆☆
Supporter Politics: Right-wing
Supporter Expectations: Title
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BEGEMOTI
Nickname(s): The Hippos, The Green and Yellow
Colors: Green and yellow
City: Novoye Kagdazka
Stadium: Zholtiye Dedushki Khat (16,000 seats)
Manager: Yegor Gaznayev (The Pazhujeb Islands)
Notable Players: -
Formation: 5-3-2
Begemoti in Twelve Words: Begemoti stink, but Gaznayev's a proven winner who's kept them up before.
Financial Rating / Supporter Enthusiasm: no stars / no stars
Supporter Politics: Moderate
Supporter Expectations: Upper mid-table
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DHANISH CHALAL
Nickname(s): DCZL, The Wolves
Colors: Metallic gold and royal blue
City: Dhanish Chalal
Stadium: The Dhulu'jalamarga (37,000 seats)
Manager: Khuzhu Uthassišabipa (The Pazhujeb Islands)
Notable Players: Dzhakova
Formation: 5-3-2
Dhanish Chalal in Twelve Words: Financially well-run club deserves to avoid relegation, and they just might.
Financial Rating / Supporter Enthusiasm: ☆☆☆ / no stars
Supporter Politics: Left-wing
Supporter Expectations: Lower mid-table
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DYNAMO
Nickname(s): The Yellow and Wisteria
Colors: Yellow and wisteria
City: Novoye Kagdazka
Stadium: Rozovyy Khill Bulvar (41,000 seats)
Manager: Vsevolod Ogorodov (The Pazhujeb Islands)
Notable Players: Ovcharov, Owusu
Formation: 3-5-2
Dynamo in Twelve Words: Fans of eternal braggarts Dynamo are talking big, but relegation is likely.
Financial Rating / Supporter Enthusiasm: ☆ / ☆☆☆
Supporter Politics: Right-wing
Supporter Expectations: Escape relegation
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FKM
Nickname(s): The People's Club
Colors: Orange and silver
City: Mahathu
Stadium: FKM Arena (69,000 seats)
Manager: Sacha Chrétien (Cotdelapoms)
Notable Players: Adumuthaša, Bakunin, Dunayevsky, Hahood, Hinson, Nedzelsky, Nhi, Rajah
Formation: 3-5-2
FKM in Twelve Words: Chrétien's return is welcome for fans who miss the days of dominance.
Financial Rating / Supporter Enthusiasm: ☆☆ / ☆☆
Supporter Politics: Left-wing
Supporter Expectations: Globe Cup place
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IGUANI
Nickname(s): The Iguanas
Colors: Eggplant and silver-green
City: Fajr
Stadium: Terpimost Stadion (23,000 seats)
Manager: Nono Jariku (The Pazhujeb Islands)
Notable Players: Bha, Jumbeh, Thamuj, Voronov, Wexgzyhyk, Yeghadhad
Formation: 4-4-2
Iguani in Twelve Words: Mostly teenage roster not to be dismissed: these are stars of future.
Financial Rating / Supporter Enthusiasm: ☆ / ☆☆☆
Supporter Politics: Far, far left-wing
Supporter Expectations: Globe Cup place
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JUVAPANAM
Nickname(s): The Sky and Silver, The Invincibles
Colors: Sky blue and silver
City: Juvapanam
Stadium: Sampa Gumbada Stidiyama (48,000 seats)
Manager: Šušan'ikara Ghur (The Pazhujeb Islands)
Notable Players: Cox, Goumba, Lebedyenko, Mardellion, Nakano, Niria, Ranheer, Semak, Vyrubov, Zhari
Formation: 3-4-3
Juvapanam in Twelve Words: Most pundits say this is Juvapanam's year. Opponents cannot stop this attack.
Financial Rating / Supporter Enthusiasm: ☆☆☆☆ / ☆☆☆☆
Supporter Politics: Moderate
Supporter Expectations: Title
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KREVETKA
Nickname(s): The Shrimp, The Wisteria and White
Colors: Wisteria and white
City: Novoye Kagdazka
Stadium: Banditi Zaliv Stadion (40,000 seats)
Manager: Sergei Astapkovich (The Pazhujeb Islands)
Notable Players: Kourouma, Morgunov
Formation: 4-1-2-1-2
Krevetka in Twelve Words: Krevetka return to top flight, but once-vibrant supporter's culture now dead.
Financial Rating / Supporter Enthusiasm: ☆☆ / ☆
Supporter Politics: Left-wing
Supporter Expectations: Lower mid-table
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MOUNT NUSSIZHADANI
Nickname(s): The Freeze, The Blues
Colors: Blue and white
City: Mount Nussizhadani
Stadium: Zhunuk Hotels Stadium (13,000 seats)
Manager: Brutušam Erassi (The Pazhujeb Islands)
Notable Players: Atha'hašuvhi, Fazhezhurhu, Ostaltsov
Formation: 3-4-3
Mount Nussizhadani in Twelve Words: Ski town proves they're no Mickey Mouse outfit by hiring legendary Erassi.
Financial Rating / Supporter Enthusiasm: ☆ / no stars
Supporter Politics: Moderate
Supporter Expectations: Lower mid-table
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NEKROMANTI
Nickname(s): The Red and Black, The Necromancers
Colors: Red and black
City: Urajbina
Stadium: Qedhithi'ajat Gharušu Stidiyama (21,000 seats)
Manager: Taras Strogolev (The Pazhujeb Islands)
Notable Players: Zhithuj
Formation: 5-2-3
Nekromanti in Twelve Words: Move to progressive Urajbina seems a good fit... team could be better.
Financial Rating / Supporter Enthusiasm: ☆☆ / ☆☆☆
Supporter Politics: Left-wing
Supporter Expectations: Upper mid-table
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PKETHAT HEVNAJE
Nickname(s): The Red and White
Colors: Red, white, and black
City: Pkethat Hevnaje
Stadium: Mhudhema Adizha Stidiyama (47,000 seats)
Manager: Macrina Mana (The Pazhujeb Islands)
Notable Players: Ekomov, Novakovsky, Šebhithegeh, Uvarov
Formation: 4-5-1
Pkethat Hevnaje in Twelve Words: As usual, money's tight in Pkethat Hevnaje, but Mana's team is passable.
Financial Rating / Supporter Enthusiasm: no stars / ☆
Supporter Politics: Left-wing
Supporter Expectations: Escape relegation
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THERAKHAM
Nickname(s): The Black and Blue, The Terrors
Colors: Blue, black, and white
City: Mahathu
Stadium: Therakham Velodrama (52,000 seats)
Manager: Aquillius Razava (The Pazhujeb Islands)
Notable Players: Churkassughu, Cole, Kotlyarova, Lumumba, Ogonyuk, Salawu, Tharmeejkujja, Yefrimov
Formation: 4-4-2
Therakham in Twelve Words: Not who they were before Funeralgate, but Terrors are intelligent and balanced.
Financial Rating / Supporter Enthusiasm: ☆☆☆ / ☆☆☆☆
Supporter Politics: Left-wing
Supporter Expectations: Globe Cup spots
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URAJBINA
Nickname(s): The Royals, the Yellow, Red, and Blue
Colors: Yellow, red, and blue
City: Urajbina
Stadium: Oberlander'ajat Stidiyama (41,000 seats)
Manager: Warren Kennedy-Worthington (Krytenia)
Notable Players: Eltsov, Leshchev, Porzezinsky
Formation: 4-4-2
Urajbina in Twelve Words: Fans bracing for worst as resources are squandered and enemies Juvapanam soar.
Financial Rating / Supporter Enthusiasm: ☆☆☆☆ / ☆☆
Supporter Politics: Left-wing
Supporter Expectations: Upper mid-table
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VULKAN
Nickname(s): The Volcano, The Burgundy
Colors: Burgundy and wisteria
City: Novoye Kagdazka
Stadium: Yašah Studios Field (62,000 seats)
Manager: Peregrina Thašighi (The Pazhujeb Islands)
Notable Players: Ašar, Tjitunga
Formation: 5-3-2
Vulkan in Twelve Words: Former star Thašighi is charismatic and attractive, but many question her tactics.
Financial Rating / Supporter Enthusiasm: ☆☆ / ☆
Supporter Politics: Left-wing
Supporter Expectations: Lower mid-table
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YASTRABI
Nickname(s): The Hawks
Colors: Amber and white
City: Pkethat Šede
Stadium: Avazhughij Arena (47,000 seats)
Manager: Chiji’thassevha Udhi (The Pazhujeb Islands)
Notable Players: Fortunatov, Yatskaya
Formation: 3-6-1
Yastrabi in Twelve Words: Move to Pkethat Šede has left formerly Kagdaz squad penniless. They tried.
Financial Rating / Supporter Enthusiasm: no stars / ☆☆
Supporter Politics: Right-wing
Supporter Expectations: Escape relegation
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ZHEVASSI
Nickname(s): The Galacticos
Colors: Sky blue, orange, and metallic gold
City: Zhevassi
Stadium: Graha'ajat Stidiyama (99,000 seats)
Manager: Fidesta Qiva (The Pazhujeb Islands)
Notable Players: Babajaro, de Terre, Ikeba, Nicholson, Savu, Stanislav, Uritskaya, Washikala, Zakari, Zhuvov
Formation: 3-4-3
Zhevassi in Twelve Words: As usual, Zhevassi expect silverware from themselves. No reason to doubt them.
Financial Rating / Supporter Enthusiasm: ☆☆☆☆ / ☆☆☆☆
Supporter Politics: Right-wing
Supporter Expectations: Title
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OOC: Please note that because NSwiki is currently locked by an administrator, most of the NSwiki pages are out of date because I can't update them. Having said that, though, all the team kits and logos can still be found through the NSwiki links, which is why I'm still providing them.

by **Falconwhereveryouare** » Sat May 18, 2013 7:04 pm

Falconwhereveryouare Primary Division -- Season 32
Preview

(Some teams referenced in transfers are farm teams and will not show up in scorination.)

Transfers [Mode of Transfer]

Owl-Abem Aedghilst retires from Nestingham FC
Gih-Mabe Deathshlig retires from Falcus FC
Arnas Belamendia from Royal Rumiatzi (Astograth) to Nestingham FC [Loan]
Harald Huffman from Young Falcons to Falcus FC [Call-up]
Atticus Koenigsted from Umber FC to Iturributa United (Iturributa) [Cash]
Albert Lawrenz from da Cubs to Umber FC [Call-up]

Umber FC must be running out of young backs by now. First they lose Grzeskiewicz to the Eurans, then they bring up Koenigsted to take his place, and as soon as everyone realizes he's good BAM! he's off playing in Iturributa. Albert Lawrenz is a pretty good player, no doubt, but he's not quite up to the bar set by his predecessors. And with Chester Highfield's unexpected and intense regression up front, da Bears are in serious trouble, following their abysmal tenth-place finish last season. Hoping to send them packing to the Secondary League is Falcus FC, outiftted with a couple of new faces after their stint down there: a dynamic new midfielder by the name of Taru Gensch, who came out of nowhere and led them back to the best record ever recorded in the Secondary League after losing Svidga Svendersson to the Saugeain league, and young hot-shot striker Harald Huffman, taking over old Gih-Mabe's spot up front. Deathshlig wasn't the only hard-to-pronounce-last-name to leave the league this year, as Owl-Abem Aedghilst has left to the joy of many announcers. Arnas Belamendia isn't that much easier, but we'll only have to deal with him for as long as Royal Rumiatzi wants him gathering experience with Nestingham, who has made it a tradition to field a young foreign player on loan almost every year.

This year is looking to be another toss-up for the championship; Reedring FC won it quite handily last year, but history hasn't been kind to those going for the repeat. Marriet's surprising second-place finish was impressive, but I'm not sure how well they'll be able to sustain that success with Sideburnese talisman Kilroy Jarvis getting on in age and strong challenges from most consistently successful teams. The Wingipeg Wingers are without a doubt going to finish in the top three; they just have too much talent not to. Nestingham FC's season is going to be entirely dictated by their start--every other year they seem to have a terrible start and a fantastic finish, but still end up in 5th. If they can start strong, they'll finish strong, without a doubt. And Umber Lumber... will probably just do what they always do. Not let it many goals and get a Globe Cup spot. On the other end, it'll be interesting to see how Primary League long-stays Falcus FC and Upham respond to coming back to the top level after spending some time marinating in the Secondary League, while Northern Log will try to keep up their miraculous not-getting-relegated status. Umber FC and Wingipeg FC may be in for some unpleasent surprises if the trends from last year continue, though I personally think they'll still be able to top Kalta, whose success two seasons back was clearly just a flash in the pan.

1. WINGIPEG WINGERS; the Chicks; The Golden Nest (Wingipeg, 35,000); 4-2-4
Tiér Inchás - Florencio Saenz - Zdenko Aleshire - Stanislava Hertz - Igor Jurja - Morgan Toth - Karl Breisacher - Harriet Stowe - Nestor Whitting - Adelbert Brauer - Darryl Kulinski

2. REEDRING FC; the Bulls; La Plaza de Toros (Falcus, 35,000); 3-4-3
Jesús Ramirez - José Abelló - Atilio Oliver - Yolanda Espinosa - Matías Garrastazu - Agapito Ubina - Ernestina Rojo - Hernando Sanchez - Luisina María - Máxima Crespo - Ari Salbatzailea

3. NESTINGHAM FC; The Thrashers, the Black and Bronze; The Krast (Nestingham, 21,000); 4-4-2
Perry Dempsey - Myles Marrero - Edison Barr - Kilstÿ Sabre - Stacy Anders - Lincoln Blackburn - Alva Avalos - Beau Moyer - Arnas Belamendia - Joaquin Pelletier - Marissa Anthony

4. UMBER LUMBER; The Lumberjacks; The Mill (Umber, 35,000); 4-5-1
Kronig Icevelh - Dier Grovvin - Îtem Dan Pacés - Gæƒ Kirkland - Hideki Inoque - Palmer Winters - Severi Næss - Vann Mjan - Somer Liean - Ekkehardt Hüber - Chris Lockwood

5. MARRIET; the (Men Who Arrange the) Blocks; Community Complex (Marriet, 6,000); 5-4-1
Kilroy Jarvis - Ade Ersv - Aukusti Regenbogen - Maria Köhl - Borys Mandel - Boleslav Bachmeier - Ziemowit Weeber - Yvonne Gyuappo - Ulrika Ingesson - Ásbjörn Tachibana - Trapezoid

6. LYWIK FC; the Candlejacks; Candelabra (Lywik, 15,000); 4-4-2
Finnbjörn Finnbjörnsson - Dryna Paglhoni - Quinton Randle - Quncy Justice - Elmer Robles - Dennis Ledbetter - Dugurkhan Sultygov - Trey Townsend - Buford Flaherty - Seraiah Virág - George Greenberg

7. WINGIPEG FC; los Azules; Falcon Field (Wingipeg, 25,000); 2-4-4
Motena Alvarado - Rhett Wiggins - Willie Rangel - Sean Kraft - Marcel Meeks - Sara Sokoloff - Mark Förstner - Antero Autenburg - Coeus Burakgazi - Sylvi Bosch - Vladimir

8. FALCUS FC; the Falcons; Dowd Memorial Field (Falcus, 31,000); 3-3-1-3
Hesba Nichols - Harald Huffman - Alvar Schermer - Lazar Dunkle - Hans Elliot - Taru Gensch - Bennett Pittman - Kisra Heron - Ida Tarbell - Mara Heinlim - Somer Lann

9. UMBER FC; da Bears, The Gold and Green; Rock Coast (Umber, 8,000); 4-3-3
Chester Highfield - Bernie Dukes - Arlie Keiper - Clayton Little - Tabetha Lofstrom - Jared Mullin - Darnell Wagoner - Felton Radford - Boris Halth - Albert Lawrenz - Klaus Nicols

10. KALTA; the Altmars; Plains (Kalta, 17,000); 4-4-2
Roger Terferfder - Kirsten Gulbrandsen - Broderick Holbrook - Thora Bureš - Dustin Jackson - Ricky Nickerson - Tory Rucker - Johnnie Ferrel - Harlan Hill - Danny Schneider - Vladlen Zolnerowich

11. UPHAM; the Natives; Uggan-Hill (Upham, 4,000); 1-4-5
Nait-Clok Barking - Iran-Sckil - Quol-Avr - Oprir Noctis - Jan Loothe - Cold-ke Sweelh - Ahe-Ertw - Caleb Pugh - Nyaz-en - Tatwar-tan - Notrol Ecld

12. NORTHERN LOG; n/a; Forest Greens (Log, 4,000); 3-3-4
Sigmund Illic - Reed Lorenz - Kam Milburn - Phyllis Fuhrmann - Tiffani Schirmer - Marijana Patton - Lance Quintana - Michel Newport - Deena Jarvis - Jasmina Andreasson - Eberhard Trumbauer

by **Taeshan** » Sat May 18, 2013 7:29 pm

As Per
viewtopic.php?f=7&t=166385&p=14527402#p14527402
viewtopic.php?p=14478833#p14478833
And the Preview

Taeshan TAE Qualifiers
Champion's Cup: Moresville FC, New Capetown Falcons
Globe Cup:Atlantea Hurricanes, Real Chinchinhua, Laketown Rangers
SBCC:FC Tenacity, Greenville Glory, Diebert Colts, Wiechester Warriors
Cygnus Cup:Moresville FC
Copa de Campeones:Moresville FC

by **Ibex** » Sat May 18, 2013 7:59 pm

In a shocking turn of events, بطل hasn't won the championship! And by a rather large margin, as well. Not that they had a particularly bad season--the 46 points they finished on would have still won them the championship last year. Rather, it was محرقة الجثث bouncing back from their relatively down 1068, where they finished a mere fifth, not even qualifying for international play. They have utterly shattered the Emporor's League record for goal differential, their immense 30+ blowing everything before it out of the water (we're not quite sure where there exists enough water that something can be blown out of it, but we've been told that is a common phrase elsewhere). They accomplished this through a brilliant mix of offense and defense; while they doubled بطل's record-setting goals allowed statistic from last year and finished eleven goals below سياف's insane 77 goals for (also from last year), they put both sides of the coin together like no team has doen before. Not that that gave them a record-breaking record--they still finished four points (a win and a draw) behind بطل's record of 61. As a sidenote, it seems Isllamabad's dominance of the hoofball scene has finally hit its crest, with both their teams getting the 1-2 finish. سياف has continued in its blistering consistency, just barely missing the league lead in goals for and retaining third-place finish. And while not as dramatic as محرقة الجثث, خنجر has also bounced back, improving two spots from their sixth place finish last year to get back into the Globe Cup. But, of course, for bounce backs to happen, someone must fall. And did تل ever fall. They claimed a full thirteen less points this year, dropping from second to seventh. Just terrible. Meanwhile, هيل طويلة actually did almost identically as well as last year, finishing on the same amount of points--but what was good for fourth last year left them in fifth this time around, boxing them out of international play.

Emporor's League
Year 1069
   Pts   GD   GA   GF    L   D   W    Pld                        Home City
 1 محرقة الجثث            27   18   3   6    66   36  +30    57  Isllamabad
 2 بطل                    27   13   7   7    41   33   +8    46  Isllamabad
 3 سياف                   27   14   3  10    65   52  +13    45  Xi'antler
 4 خنجر                   27   13   5   9    42   37   +5    44  Shanghay
 5 هيل طويلة              27   13   3  11    56   52   +4    42  Tibuck
 6 الامبراطور أروع          27   10   7  10    22   23   −1    37  Xi'antler
 7 تل                     27    8   8  11    46   57  −11    32  Istanbull
 8 نادي رياضي             27    7   6  14    36   51  −15    27  Hong Prong
 9 كرة القدم              27    5  10  12    44   60  −16    25  Kabull
10 لص                     27    4   8  15    26   43  −17    20  Hong Prong

Ibex (IBX) qualifiers
Champions’ Cup 46: محرقة الجثث
Globe Cup 43: خنجر ,سياف ,بطل
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AOCL 7: محرقة الجثث

by **New Sideburn** » Sat May 18, 2013 8:39 pm

NEW SIDEBURN CUP, Part One
May through to mid-July.

FIRST ROUND
12 Groups of 4, drawn from Divisions One and Two (two of each to a group).
First and second places go through.
24 go through to next round to join the Premiership teams.
Next year, will be converted into a single round to make the league occur in a shorter timeframe.

FOURTH ROUND
Winners compete in two groups of three; the winners play off in the final, the runners-up play off for third place, both matches held at Farham Arena.

Late July and August to come.

by **Falconwhereveryouare** » Sat May 18, 2013 8:56 pm

Falconwhereveryouare Primary Division -- Season 32
Review

Preview

.  Primary               Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Wingipeg Wingers       22   14   4   4    55   16  +39    46 CC CdC Champions
 2 Umber Lumber           22   13   5   4    20    7  +13    44 GC
 3 Reedring FC            22   10   7   5    33   22  +11    37 GC
 4 Falcus FC              22   10   4   8    30   29   +1    34 GC
 5 Nestingham FC          22    9   6   7    33   33    0    33
 6 Upham                  22    9   5   8    30   31   −1    32
 7 Lywik FC               22    9   4   9    33   46  −13    31
 8 Umber FC               22    8   6   8    22   22    0    30
 9 Northern Log           22    7   5  10    27   31   −4    26
10 Marriet                22    7   4  11    11   16   −5    25
11 Wingipeg FC            22    4   4  14    18   36  −18    16
12 Kalta                  22    3   4  15    10   33  −23    13

That was an... interesting way to end the season. 3 of the top 5 teams lost on the final matchday--while that can be explained away as the top four facing each other, it still leads to an exciting finish. It sure was odd how the fight for the final Globe Cup spot went down, specifically. The surprisingly resurgent Falcus FC, led once again by Taru Gensch (seriously, where the science did this guy come from?), managed to snatch the elusive Globe-Cup-entry-immediately-after-SBCC-entry despite being thoroughly pounded by the Wingipeg Wingers, which should have made them ripe for overtaking by Nestingham FC. But Nestingham seems to have gotten the chocking bug, as they lost to Umber FC--what has become a mediocre defensive side--by two goals. And if any of you are wondering why Nestingham, talent-wise probably the second-best team in the Primary Division, keeps fighting for fourth, it's because of their terrible starts. Which they had another of this year. It just takes Myles Marrero and Perry Dempsey a handful of games to get their strides back after the off-season, and in a league where there's only twenty-two games to be played, that's not an option. Further up, Umber Lumber played Reedring FC with the full knowledge that they needed a win to have any chance at the championship, while the Bulls knew they would finish in third no matter the outcome. It wasn't a surprise that Kronig Icevelh's early tip-in was the only goal of the game, and for a fleeting moment, the Lumberjacks were on the way to the championship. It all went down to the Wingers-Falcons game; which, as we mentioned earlier, was a complete blowout: 4-zip in the favor of the Wingers, as both of their forwards and both of their wingers all managed a goal, with Stanislava Hertz assisting on the three she didn't score herself. As a sidenote, this is the first champion I've correctly predicted! There's a first time for everything, I suppose.

Moving onto the mid-table, the Natives of Upham put in a stronger performance than many anticipated, setting a franchise-high record of sixth place. Lywik FC has continued its fall to mediocrity, though Finnbjörn Finnbjörnsson is still putting in a strong effort, he just doesn't have the same support behind him anymore. Umber FC saved face slightly, as their eighth place finish and spoiler-win over Nestingham on the final matchday is a significant improvement upon their tenth-place-barely-avoiding-relegation finish last year. Northern Log finished in ninth again. I don't even know how. Marriet was hit hard this year, regressing even further than anyone expected--something I blame on them going back to their old extremely defensive style. While they reduced goals allowed, they scored half as many as last year--if their manager decides to move them a bit further up the pitch, I can see them trying for the Globe Cup spots again soon. And finally, in the relegation zone, is Wingipeg FC and Kalta. Their players are getting older and have seem to lost their touch; it just all fell apart, right from the start. Expect both to to go into a rebuilding phase while in the Secondary division.

Player of the Year
1. Stanislava Hertz - Wingipeg Wingers - 16G, 32A
2. Chris Lockwood - Umber Lumber - 7GA, 17SO
3. Matías Garrastazu (Audioslavia) - Reedring FC - 4G, 21A

Foreign Player of the Year
1. Matías Garrastazu (Audioslavia) - Reedring FC - 4G, 21A
2. Finnbjörn Finnbjörnsson (Polar Islandstates) - Lywik FC - 21G, 2A
3. Trapezoid (Azox) - Marriet - 16GA, 9SO

Platinum Cleat (Most Goals)
1. Zdenko Aleshire - Wingipeg Wingers - 23
2. Finnbjörn Finnbjörnsson (Polar Islandstates) - Lywik FC - 21
3. José Abelló (Audioslavia) - Reedring FC - 18

Golden Shadow (Most Assists)
1. Stanislava Hertz - Wingipeg Wingers - 32
2. Matías Garrastazu (Audioslavia) - Reedring FC - 21
3. Taru Gensch - Falcus FC - 17

Beige Sheet (Best Keeper)
1. Chris Lockwood - Umber Lumber - 7GA, 17SO
2. Darryl Kulinski - Wingipeg Wingers - 16GA, 10SO
3. Trapezoid (Azox) - Marriet - 16GA, 9SO

.  Secondary             Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Longbarrow             22   13   7   2    25   13  +12    46 SBCC Promoted
 2 Sheaver FC             22   13   5   4    36   17  +19    44 SBCC Promoted
 3 Winterfell FC          22   12   6   4    37   20  +17    42 SBCC
 4 Helving FC             22   11   5   6    32   13  +19    38 SBCC
 5 Sheaver Fishwives      22   10   5   7    13   10   +3    35
 6 Sheaver Seamen         22    9   6   7    19   19    0    33
 7 Outer Nestingham       22    9   5   8    39   28  +11    32
 8 Harp Port              22   10   0  12    31   24   +7    30
 9 Bayside                22    6   8   8    11   15   −4    26
10 Karmun FC              22    6   2  14    17   37  −20    20
11 Bedlam                 22    3   4  15    16   53  −37    13
12 Fodder FC              22    2   3  17     4   31  −27     9

Falconwhereveryouare (FWH) qualifiers
Champions’ Cup 46: Wingipeg Wingers
Globe Cup 43: Umber Lumber, Reedring FC, Falcus FC
Series B Champions’ Cup 43: Longbarrow, Sheaver FC, Winterfell FC, Helving FC
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CdC: Wingipeg Wingers

by **Scorpio** » Sun May 19, 2013 12:28 am

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