Shinonome Kyoai - International
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Another Bid For The World Cup
Group 1
Aimena 0–1 Newmanistan
Joyea 0–3 Kandorith
Acronius 3–0 Brusseldorf
Pius Desurongcrandis 0–2 Greater Cebu
Audioslavia 2–1 Sargossa
Group 1 Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Greater Cebu 4 3 1 0 10 4 +6 10
2 Newmanistan 3 3 0 0 8 2 +6 9
3 Sargossa 4 3 0 1 9 6 +3 9
4 Audioslavia 3 3 0 0 4 1 +3 9
5 Brusseldorf 4 3 0 1 7 6 +1 9
6 Kandorith 4 1 2 1 5 3 +2 5
7 Acronius 4 1 0 3 6 7 −1 3
8 Aimena 4 0 1 3 1 5 −4 1
9 Joyea 4 0 1 3 5 11 −6 1
10 Islas Aaland 3 0 1 2 4 10 −6 1
11 Pius Desurongcrandis 3 0 0 3 2 6 −4 0
Tenkyo, A return to an attempt for qualification for the glorious Kandorese team also sees the return of manager Moriyase Saitou. Even though Moriyase's team failed to qualify previously, the football association has found new found trust in the veteran manager. The Kandorese football season has been an extremely turbulent season with plenty of surprises. With FC Tenkyo being denied from the title in the very last round against rivals Imakazawa Ravens, which led to the first championship title in 15 years for the Ravens. Moriyase has always put faith in the Ravens players called up for the national team, which has caused some frowns and confused faces throughout the nation, but after being crowned champion this will be out of the question for the current squad.
Moriyase has not changed a whole lot in the recent call-ups albeit some bench changes. When we asked him for his stance on the state of the team he simple answered: "Previously the team was too inexperienced and perhaps even anxious. This time they have had their share of international football. This time we will be ready to face any nation on the pitch." Even among the players there seems to be a newfound certainty and feeling of possibilities.
Currently Kandorith is on it's lowest ranking since they joined the World Cup, this after a series of disastrous attempts to qualify and turmoil within the country's football association. With the new Imperial rule instated and a clean sweep throughout the entire political system Kandorith hopes to revitalize itself. Spokesperson Hashimete Tonsu had the following to say on the issue: "During the interim period we had no clear vision and no real national dreams. The throne was vacant and the rule of law was in turmoil with ever piling up evidence of corruption and fraud." He continued. "With the new imperial era of Kaito we will establish the nation of old. Every passing day I see that the Kandorese people are no longer afraid to be proud of their heritage and the divine powers we have always cherished throughout our many generations. Our new-found belief in our political system and reforms are not only on the surface but also felt in every bone of our society.
This is why we have the mission of building up our nation from the ground; including our ministries and our sports associations. The Kandorese Football Association will be the main example of this era of rebuilding."
Currently Moriyase has been very favourable within the nation with one of the highest approval rates of any manager to date. The only aim for Kandorith right now is aiming to avoid the disasters of a few previous World Cups, where they dropped the ball once in competition to qualify. Moriyase has ensured this won't happen with the current selection, the team is ready to 'fight to the very end' were his words earlier this week.
Although Kandorith has a very tough group to perform in, Moriyase has full confidence. "Look, there are worse groups out there this is not a group of death by far. However there are some concerns of course." He of course hinted towards Audioslavia, Sargossa and Brusseldorf. "They are far greater football nations currently, but we have the underdog position here and in the past we have always been at our best as the underdog. I have full confidence in this team and we will show the world footbal is a growing sport in our nation." With the upcoming match against Joyea the team seeks to perform at their very best and indeed show what they are made off.