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ISideWith UK · by **Eastfield Lodge** » Sat Mar 27, 2021 7:05 pm

ICELFA Season 45: Part 4

5th IFCF Liga B Champions Trophy Quarter-Finals 1st Leg

FC Fauxham (Valladares) 1-1 Xilon OC

The last Eastfielder team standing in the IFCF competitions, Xilon travel to Valladares to take on FC Fauxham, and they managed to fare better than they have done in the last couple of games, only to see their deserved lead wiped out within a couple of minutes.

King’s Commonwealth Cup Quarter-Finals

Freyin SC (T5) 0-2 Encarta CF (T3)
FC Tavernia (T1) 2-1 Aswania Athletic (T4)
Indionion Athletic (T1) 1-0 Monksville United (T2)
Xilon OC (T1) 1-1 Polkation FC (T1) (1-1 AET, 1-4 PKs)

The last 8 teams standing, three matches between them and glory. Four Premier League sides have made it this far, and through the luck of the draw, one is guaranteed to play in the semis - Polkation get that honour, the highest ranked side in the league remaining in the competition beating out relegation battlers (and LBCT eighth-finalists) Xilon on penalties. They’re joined by another struggling side in FC Tavernia, the Wyverns seeing off Fourth Division side Aswania Athletic, whilst Indionion round off the fairly low-scoring affairs with a single goal victory over the Monks. The semi-final line-up is completed by Third Division side Encarta CF, who scored two penalties enroute to defeating fifth tier Freyin SC.

ICEL Premier League Matchday 23

Walston Brook Albion 2-0 Copper Communists SC
Seaton Town 5-1 FM Town
Royal Jam FC 1-1 Norrion Rovers
FC Tavernia 0-2 VLC FC
Half Boy FC 1-2 Olympia FC
Polkation FC 0-1 Tuntingone FC
Xilon OC 1-4 Nile Bridge
Indionion Athletic 0-4 RGS Athletic

Plain sailing in Walston Brook for two of the teams playing there today, as Albion notch up yet another clean sheet, along with a goal each for Adel Telford and Nabhan Finlay to keep pace with Olympia. RGS do so likewise, as they travel across town to Marshbrook to thrash Indionion, a Seung-Yoon Kim brace setting the match up in the Royals favour. However, Olympia are still running clear, keeping the gap at three points with a comeback victory against Half Boy, the Archers grabbing a surprise ealy goal against the league leaders in their bid for survival. Norrion and Royal Jam fall even further adrift of the top three, and the race for fourth place is no more conclusive than before this weekend as they face each other and play out a stale 1-1 draw. At the bottom, it’s bad news for the bottom three, as Seaton thrash FM Town to move 6 points clear of the drop, and with only 7 games to go, the drop does appear to be looming fast.

5th IFCF Liga B Champions Trophy Quarter-Finals 2nd Leg

Xilon OC 1-0 FC Fauxham (AGG: 2-1)

They may be struggling in the league, but the Orienteers are still going strong in the LBCT, and they show that once again with a narrow victory at home to advance to the semi-finals - indeed, they have become only the fourth Eastfielder side to reach the semi-finals in any of the UICA/IFCF competitions.

ICEL Premier League Matchday 24

FM Town 2-0 Walston Brook Albion
Norrion Rovers 5-1 Copper Communists SC
VLC FC 0-1 Seaton Town
Olympia FC 2-0 Royal Jam FC
Tuntingone FC 5-0 FC Tavernia
Nile Bridge 1-0 Half Boy FC
RGS Athletic 2-1 Polkation FC
Indionion Athletic 0-2 Xilon OC

Albion may be playing brilliantly this season, but they’re still not experienced to these heady heights at all, and they’re making their own fair share of slip-ups in this unlikely title bid - this time they’re unable to hold FM Town at bay for long, the Fjorders breaking down the Millers defence with ease, a goal and an assist for Mahdeeya Angelo a good reward for her efforts. That gives some breathing room to RGS, who needed all of stoppage time to find a way past a gutsy Polkation side, after Wright’s opener was cancelled out by Pierre shortly after half-time. Olympia had no such trouble as they waltz past the challenge of Royal Jam, the Strawberries clinging on to the hope of the Challengers Cup spot to salvage their season. They’re now three points off that spot, as Norrion demolish the Communists to move into fourth. At the bottom, Xilon manage to cut the gap to 4 points, moving into fourteenth with an important win over the currently safe Hummingbirds, but FC Tavernia look more and more doomed after they shipped five goals against the Knights.

ICEL Premier League Matchday 25

Walston Brook Albion 2-0 Norrion Rovers
FM Town 0-2 VLC FC
Copper Communists SC 7-2 Olympia FC
Seaton Town 1-0 Tuntingone FC
Royal Jam FC 0-0 Nile Bridge
FC Tavernia 1-1 RGS Athletic
Half Boy FC 0-1 Indionion Athletic
Polkation FC 0-2 Xilon OC

Massive result in the title race. Quite literally. 9 goals are scored in Olympia’s match in Copper City, initially going toe-to-toe with the Communists leading into half-time. A tactical change from the hosts, and two red cards for the visitors after the break completely flipped the script, and the Communists went on to score 6 in the second half, including a hat-trick for Lafayette Dandy. Perfect opportunity for RGS to make up that ground, and they squander it by giving away a late penalty and an equaliser to the Wyverns. A useful point, but not good enough, with wins for both Xilon and Indionion - the latter beating out the Archers on their turf and leaving Half Boy teetering on the brink of mathematical certainty. Back at the top, Albion do make use of their chance though, a crucial win over Norrion that sees them move a point off second and three off the top. Norrion’s faltering isn’t acted on by Royal Jam though, as Nile Bridge manage to hold their counter-attacking play at bay, but aren’t clinical enough themselves to score.

ICEL Premier League Matchday 26

VLC FC 0-1 Walston Brook Albion
Olympia FC 0-1 Norrion Rovers
Tuntingone FC 2-1 FM Town
Nile Bridge 1-4 Copper Communists SC
RGS Athletic 0-0 Seaton Town
Indionion Athletic 1-0 Royal Jam FC
Xilon OC 0-2 FC Tavernia
Polkation FC 1-1 Half Boy FC

Olympia are clearly determined to take this title race to the line, as they contrive to leave Isabell Vargas unmarked at a corner to provide the only goal of the game, the Stags grabbing a big win in their own race for fourth place. It’s a big result for them too, as Royal Jam somehow play even worse than they did last week, gifting Indionion a vital victory in their own battle. Half Boy do grab a point of their own, a nicely deserved away draw against Polkation, but it’s too little too late for the Archers, who have been relegated to the Second Division. Back up at the top though, RGS could have taken the league lead once again, and once again they decided it’s not for them, this time struggling to score an inspired Chaim Fevison in the Seaton net. That opens the door for Albion to leapfrog them into second place and the Champions League spots with a tight win over VLC, drawing level on points with Olympia, and one ahead of RGS.

5th IFCF Liga B Champions Trophy Semi-Finals 1st Leg

Xilon OC 0-1 Kabakono City (Banija)

Xilon’s reward for reach the semi-final of the LBCT is a match against the competition’s defending champions, who have looked well on track to pull off the rare consecutive LBCT title. And they continue to do so, as they see off Xilon in Vareona Park. Only a single goal though, which means it’s still on.

King’s Commonwealth Cup Semi-Finals

FC Tavernia (T1) 2-0 Indionion Athletic (T1)
Polkation FC (T1) 2-1 Encarta CF (T3)

One last hurdle before a date with destiny in the Memorial Stadium, and the weekend kicks off with an all Premier League clash, a match that in the league would have been a relegation 6 pointer. At this point, Indionion are the side that is relatively safe, but you wouldn’t think it on the pitch as it’s the Wyverns that dominate the play, Asmar Rush volleying home the winner on the hour mark. If anything, the other semi-final is a much closer match, as Third Division Encarta CF struck early, a low shot beating Darlene Craven at her near post, before the Art City side struck back on the stroke of half time through Newt Homewood. It was a back and forth second half, but Polkation won out in the end, Ramos-Berardi heading home a free kick to seal their place in the final.

ICEL Premier League Matchday 27

Walston Brook Albion 0-2 Olympia FC
VLC FC 0-0 Tuntingone FC
Norrion Rovers 2-0 Nile Bridge
FM Town 3-4 RGS Athletic
Copper Communists SC 0-0 Indionion Athletic
Seaton Town 1-1 Xilon OC
Royal Jam FC 1-0 Polkation FC
FC Tavernia 3-0 Half Boy FC

FM Town elect to break tradition this weekend, as they host RGS, having been demolished by the Royals 9-0 in the reverse fixture earlier in the season. It is still a high scoring match, but one where the Fjorders are finishing chances of their own as well - a brace for Cheyanne Harron in the first half saw the hosts head into the break 2-1 up, only for Kim to grab a brace of her own in the second half, including the winning goal from a corner. It’s a win that moves the Royals back into second, as 1st vs 2nd meet in Walston Brook. Albion have a golden opportunity to take control of the league going into the final few games, but experience on the big stage wins it for the Olympians, two well finished team goals keeping them top of the tree. Norrion and Royal Jam keep their gap at 5 points as both sides register wins, the Stags closing the gap to Albion to four points. At the bottom, Indionion manage to keep a clean sheet in their trip to the Communists, a result which now pushes Polkation into 13th - FC Tavernia now move to within 5 points of safety after they see off a dispirited Half Boy team. Xilon themselves hold Seaton to a draw, keeping their thin hopes of survival alive.

ICEL Premier League Matchday 28

Tuntingone FC 0-1 Walston Brook Albion
Nile Bridge 1-0 Olympia FC
RGS Athletic 2-1 VLC FC
Indionion Athletic 1-3 Norrion Rovers
Xilon OC 2-3 FM Town
Polkation FC 1-1 Copper Communists SC
Half Boy FC 0-3 Seaton Town
FC Tavernia 0-2 Royal Jam FC

Nile Bridge may just have thrown a spanner into the title race, courtesy of Pryor-Sandoval’s left foot beating Thijn Persson from the penalty spot as Nile Bridge derailed Olympia’s title bid. And for once, RGS actually choose to grasp the opportunity handed to them, and on the biggest stage as well - indeed, with both matches played at the same time, VLC were leading up until news of the goal in Bridgetown filtered through, sparking a comeback that saw Jackson and Murray both score late goals to turn that match around. As a result, RGS move two points clear of Olympia, and Albion aren’t too far behind either, ensuring a well fought victory over Tuntingone to move level with the Mount Salt City side on points. At the other end of the table, Polkation dominate their match against the Communists, but a late counter-attack sees Rachael Weaver grab a rather undeserved equaliser for the visitors. It’s a result that sees Xilon OC relegated to the Second Division after their loss to FM Town, whilst FC Tavernia barely hanging on.

5th IFCF Liga B Champions Trophy Semi-Finals 2nd Leg

Kabakono City 0-3 Xilon OC (AGG: 1-3)

And Xilon manage to turn it right around! 3 goals in Kabakono see the Orienteers send the defending champions packing from the competition and book a place in the final.

ICEL Premier League Matchday 29

Walston Brook Albion 0-1 Nile Bridge
Tuntingone FC 0-0 RGS Athletic
Olympia FC 2-0 Indionion Athletic
VLC FC 1-0 Xilon OC
Norrion Rovers 1-1 Polkation FC
FM Town 1-0 Half Boy FC
Copper Communists SC 2-0 FC Tavernia
Seaton Town 0-0 Royal Jam FC

The title is going right to the wire, and it looks like it will be a winner take all situation. Leaders RGS are held to a goalless draw by the Knights in Lodgertia, a result that allows Olympia to draw level on points with a win. And a win is what they get as they see off Indionion’s challenge, now only separated from the title by RGS’ vastly superior goal difference. Unfortunately for the neutral, it’s not a three way fight for the title, as Albion fall prey to a Pryor-Sandoval winner against Nile Bridge, a result that in most years would not be unexpected. As a result, the Millers stay in third, three points off the title and with a much worse goal difference, meaning that RGS and Olympia are all but mathematically guaranteed a place in the Champions League next season. Albion and Norrion Rovers will play in the Challengers Cup next season. Meanwhile, Polkation’s draw against Norrion is all they needed themselves to guarantee safety, but FC Tavernia losing confirms that the Wyverns will be in the Second Division next season - however, both sides will meet once more in the Memorial Stadium for the King’s Commonwealth Cup final.

ICEL Premier League Matchday 30

RGS Athletic 1-2 Walston Brook Albion
Indionion Athletic 3-2 Nile Bridge
Xilon OC 1-2 Tuntingone FC
Polkation FC 1-1 Olympia FC
Half Boy FC 0-1 VLC FC
FC Tavernia 0-2 Norrion Rovers
Royal Jam FC 3-2 FM Town
Seaton Town 2-2 Copper Communists SC

Albion may have been eliminated from the title race themselves, but that doesn’t mean they don’t get to leave their mark on it this week, as they face the league leaders RGS in the King Iqbal II Stadium, whilst Olympia travel to Art City to face Polkation. It’s a simple scenario - RGS win the title if they match or better Olympia’s result, Olympia win if they better the Royals’ result. It’s the only match with major consequences for this season, although Albion will want to hope for at least a draw, or hope Norrion fail to win, in order to guarantee the group stage entry in the Challengers Cup next season. And in terms of pride, VLC in particular will want to end the season with a win, if only to make sure they finish top of the mid-table pack - any lower would be more embarrassing than it already is, and they’re tied on points with Nile Bridge, holding a slightly better goal difference as well.

Olympia start off well, grabbing the opening goal of the two title matches as Zaaid Stepan breaks through the Polkation defence and slots home beneath the keeper shortly before the hour mark. It’s even worse news for RGS soon after, as Sanson breaks the deadlock in New Lodger City to put Albion ahead, converting Hoof’s low cross past Eddie Sadiq. Elsewhere, Norrion put their pressure on Albion with two quickfire goals either side of half time, whilst VLC take the lead early on against Half Boy to secure their place in 6th, although Nile Bridge keep pace, having just taken the lead for the second time against Indionion, leading 2-1 into the break. Norrion’s pressure seems to work though, as Seung-Yoon Kim pops up unmarked in the box to convert Micaela Last’s pullback shortly after the break, and then Polkation do their bit in the title race, Bryant Gil converting a free kick to drag Olympia back to level pegging - as it stands with both matches tied, RGS win the title. The Royals throw everything at Albion to grab the win to make sure of it, but the league’s best defence stay solid defensively, Josias Foster in particular frustrating her former employers with some superb top drawer saves. In the end, it was inevitable - the hosts overstretched themselves, and Albion pounced, Mateusz Hampton firing a long clearance forward for Jonatony Romero to run onto, free pitch between him and the goal. Eddie Sadiq tried to look big and close the angle, but it was to no avail - Romero slid the ball around his outstretched globe to sneak inside the far post. It was a goal avidly celebrated by the away section in New Lodger City, and also in the away section in Art City, as Olympia fans rejoiced. Albion’s defence held out, and Olympia were crowned champions of the ICEL Premier League.

ICEL Premier League Standings

    Team                       P   W  D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
  1 Olympia FC                30  20  4   6  64  34  +30  64 Champions/CL/CdC
  2 RGS Athletic              30  18  9   3  73  27  +46  63 CL
  3 Walston Brook Albion      30  20  3   7  33  15  +18  63 ChC
  4 Norrion Rovers            30  18  6   6  55  30  +25  60 ChC
  5 Royal Jam FC              30  16  7   7  37  18  +19  55
  6 VLC FC                    30  13 10   7  28  18  +10  49
  7 Tuntingone FC             30  13  8   9  42  37   +5  47
  8 Nile Bridge               30  13  7  10  45  41   +4  46
  9 Copper Communists SC      30  11  6  13  46  52   -6  39
 10 FM Town                   30  10  5  15  43  60  -17  35
 11 Seaton Town               30   8 10  12  34  32   +2  34
 12 Indionion Athletic        30   8  7  15  21  39  -18  31
 13 Polkation FC              30   8  6  16  19  30  -11  30
 14 FC Tavernia               30   5  7  18  26  53  -27  22 Relegated
 15 Xilon OC                  30   6  3  21  19  45  -26  21 Relegated
 16 Half Boy FC               30   3  2  25  12  66  -54  11 Relegated

ICEL Second Division Standings

    Team                      P   W   D   L  For  Ag  +/- Pts
  1 UR Town                  30  22   8   0  118  25  +93  74 C/LBCT
  2 Seniors FC               30  20   7   3   52  14  +38  67 P/LBCT
  3 Monksville United        30  17  11   2   55  20  +35  62 P/LBCT
  4 Toclofania FC            30  16   8   6   45  32  +13  56
  5 Micronopia United        30  13   6  11   59  49  +10  45
  6 Oldbridge FC             30  12   9   9   39  34   +5  45
  7 Pontifucia United        30  14   2  14   56  58   -2  44
  8 Sunburbia FC             30  12   7  11   39  39   +0  43
  9 Yillog City              30  10  10  10   31  38   -7  40
 10 Macaronia FC             30   9   7  14   39  52  -13  34
 11 Forest Rangers           30   9   7  14   26  41  -15  34
 12 Jam Mountain Island      30  10   3  17   27  50  -23  33
 13 YLW FC                   30  10   3  17   34  59  -25  33
 14 Lodgertia United         30   8   2  20   31  65  -34  26 Relegated
 15 Honsadin FC              30   4   6  20   16  59  -43  18 Relegated
 16 Revisionists             30   3   6  21   13  45  -32  15 Relegated

ISideWith UK · by **Eastfield Lodge** » Sat Mar 27, 2021 7:39 pm

ICELFA Season 45: Part 5

King’s Commonwealth Cup - Final

Olympia FC vs UR Town
@Lodger City Memorial Stadium

TBA

                                   King’s Commonwealth Cup Final

                                               TC Tavernia 1  -  0 Polkation FC

						 Welsh 45+2'

5th IFCF Liga B Champions Trophy Final

FC Almintora vs Xilon OC
@ Highland Road, Hadford Hill, Flavovespia

TBA

                                   Liga B Champions Trophy Final

                                              FC Almintora 2  -  1 Xilon OC
                                                             AET
                                                           FT: 1-1

					     Unknown ST  64'     35' Shea-Foster
                                             Unknown MF 105'

ICELFA Youth League

Under-18 Premier League

Central Division One Standings

   Team                              P   W  D  L For  Ag +/- Pts
 1 Mount Salt Football Academy      24  11  8  5  26  18  +8  41 Champions
 2 Lodger Juniors                   24  11  4  9  25  20  +5  37
 3 Farond YFC                       24   8  6 10  22  17  +5  30
 4 Acreville Juniors                24   7  7 10  17  25  -8  28 Relegated

Serenelian Division One Standings

   Team                       P   W  D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
 1 Thawmont YFC              24  12  6   6  26  15  +11  42 Champions
 2 New Tavernia Academy      24   9  5  10  21  23   -2  32
 3 Eastpass Juniors          24   8  7   9  15  16   -1  31
 4 Paddockia YFC             24   7  4  13  16  23   -7  25 Relegated

EastCommon Division One Standings

   Team                      P   W  D   L For  Ag +/- Pts
 1 Copper City Juniors      24  11  6   7  23  19  +4  39 Champions
 2 Jam Town YFC             24   9  8   7  23  21  +2  35
 3 Pedantic Academy         24   7  8   9  25  27  -2  29
 4 Textilia Academy         24   8  4  12  25  31  -6  28 Relegated

WestCommon Division One Standings

   Team                     P   W  D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
 1 Toclofania JFC          24  12  5   7  26  24   +2  41 Champions/YC
 2 Pontifucia Academy      24  10  7   7  34  30   +4  37
 3 Tyrenam Juniors         24  10  4  10  22  23   -1  34
 4 Micronia YFC            24   5  5  14  21  35  -14  20 Relegated

Premier League Playoff
Semi-Final
Copper City Juniors 0-2 Mount Salt Football Academy
Thawmont YFC 1-2 Toclofania JFC

Final
Mount Salt Football Academy 3-5 Toclofania JFC

Under-18 Second League

Central Division Two Standings

   Team                   P   W  D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
 1 Tavernia Academy      24  13  5   6  29  16  +13  44 Champions/Promoted
 2 Brook Academy         24  12  6   6  35  22  +13  42
 3 Dillvill Academy      24   9  7   8  28  26   +2  34
 4 Capital Academy       24   9  4  11  21  23   -2  31

Serenelian Division Two Standings

   Team                    P   W  D  L For  Ag +/- Pts
 1 Marepacopolis JFC      24  11  4  9  29  36  -7  37 Champions/Promoted
 2 Gamerville YFC         24   9  6  9  20  21  -1  33
 3 Bliketia Academy       24   8  7  9  30  26  +4  31
 4 Pasturia JFC           24   5  9 10  20  30 -10  24

EastCommon Division Two Standings

   Team                       P  W  D   L For  Ag +/- Pts
 1 Jam Mountain Academy      24  9  9   6  29  21  +8  36 Champions/Promoted
 2 Revisionism Academy       24  9  8   7  27  25  +2  35
 3 W-D School Academy        24  7  8   9  18  23  -5  29
 4 Halveboi Academy          24  5  7  12  19  27  -8  22

WestCommon Division Two Standings

   Team                    P  W   D  L For  Ag  +/- Pts
 1 Benopia Juniors        24 10   8  6  26  18   +8  38 Champions/Promoted
 2 Syrenia YFC            24  9   6  9  25  25   +0  33
 3 Macaronia Academy      24  5  10  9  15  27  -12  25
 4 Aswania JFC            24  4  12  8  17  22   -5  24

Second League Playoff
Semi-Final
Benopia Juniors 1-2 Jam Mountain Academy
Tavernia Academy 2-1 Marepacopolis JFC

Final
Jam Mountain Academy 0-2 Tavernia Academy

5th IFCF Rising Stars Cup results

Youth Champions path- Second Qualifying Round
Kota Sultan Academy (Sharktail) 0-3 Textilia Academy
Textilia Academy 1-1 Kota Sultan Academy (AGG: 4-1)

Champions League path - Group Stage
MD1
Arlington City (Zwangzug) 1-1 Lodger Juniors
MD2
Lodger Juniors 1-1 ASB Academy (Valladares)
MD3
Lodger Juniors 2-0 AC Izotz Zubia (Audioslavia)
MD4
AC Izotz Zubia 1-0 Lodger Juniors
MD5
Lodger Juniors 2-0 Arlington City
MD6
ASB Academy 0-1 Lodger Juniors

Rising Stars Playoff Round
Textilia Academy 0-1 MTK Kingsville (Darmen)

Rising Stars Round of Sixteen
Lodger Juniors 1-0 Terrarokka (Vilita)

Rising Stars Quarter-Finals
Lodger Juniors 2-0 Soldarian FC (Valanora)

Rising Stars Semi-Finals @ Highland Road, Hadford Hill, Flavovespia
Lodger Juniors 1-3 Colonial Sile (Vilita)

21st Imperial Commonwealth Charity Shield (Season 45)

Group Draw:
Group A: NES Tower 13/C SC, AC Forngirn, Farond FC, Half Boy FC
Group B: Macaronia FC, Bliketia FC, Lodgertia United, Twilight Heaven FC
Group C: Benopia Town, Cliffside FC, Pasturia FC, Jamridge AC
Group D: Toclofania FC, Luxoren Town, Brauzilia City, FC Olefinia

Group A

Group A Standings

   Team                   P  W D  L For Ag +/- Pts
 1 Half Boy FC            3  3 0  0  8  1  +7  9
 2 NES Tower 13/C SC      3  2 0  1  4  3  +1  6
 3 Farond FC              3  0 1  2  2  5  -3  1
 4 AC Forngirn            3  0 1  2  1  6  -5  1

Group B

Group B Standings

   Team                    P  W  D  L For Ag +/- Pts
 1 Lodgertia United        3  2  1  0  4  2  +2  7
 2 Bliketia FC             3  1  1  1  4  4  +0  4
 3 Twilight Heaven FC      3  1  0  2  1  2  -1  3
 4 Macaronia FC            3  0  2  1  3  4  -1  2

Group C

Group C Standings

   Team              P  W  D  L For Ag +/- Pts
 1 Cliffside FC      3  2  1  0  3  0  +3  7
 2 Benopia Town      3  2  0  1  6  2  +4  6
 3 Pasturia FC       3  0  2  1  1  3  -2  2
 4 Jamridge AC       3  0  1  2  2  7  -5  1

Group D

Group D Standings

   Team                P  W D  L For Ag +/- Pts
 1 Luxoren Town        3  2 1  0  6  4  +2  7
 2 Brauzilia City      3  1 1  1  3  3  +0  4
 3 FC Olefinia         3  1 0  2  3  4  -1  3
 4 Toclofania FC       3  1 0  2  1  2  -1  3

Quarter-Finals
Half Boy FC 2-0 Bliketia FC
Lodgertia United 2-1 NES Tower 13/C SC
Cliffside FC 4-1 Brauzilia City
Luxoren Town 2-3 Benopia Town

Semi-Finals

Half Boy FC 2-1 Benopia Town
Lodgertia United 0-0 Cliffside FC (1-0 AET)

Final

Half Boy FC 1-0 Lodgertia United

Half Boy FC qualify for the Vilitan Cove Invitational as ICCS champions.

ICELFA Premier League Awards - Season 45

Golden Boot (Most Goals)
1: Seung-Yoon Kim (RGS Athletic) - 14 goals
2: Nataša Horvat (Olympia FC) - 13 goals (26 games)
3: Roman Torshen (Norrion Rovers) - 13 goals (29 games)
4: Zaaid Stepan (Olympia FC) - 10 goals (25 games)
5: Sander Kane (Copper Communists SC) - 10 goals (27 games)

Golden Shoe (Most Assists)
1: Sten Wright (RGS Athletic) - 9 assists
2: Lucas Stepanov (Olympia FC) - 8 assists
3: Munsif Strand (RGS Athletic) - 7 assists (25 games)
4: Chevalier Bay (Copper Communists SC) - 7 assists (27 games)

Goal of the Season
Malenna von Kraus - Royal Jam FC 2-0 Tuntingone FC (MD2, FT: 2-0)
The first of the Royal Jam legend’s 5 league goals this season, in what will be her final season as a professional football player. The Strawberries’ talismanic player rolled back the years as she danced around a Tuntingone defence that couldn’t lay a finger on her, with a couple of one-twos to put her one-on-one before calmly slotting beneath Corinne Ritchie.

Golden Visa (Best Foreign Player)
1: Nataša Horvat (Olympia FC) - Pasarga
2: Seung-Yoon Kim (RGS Athletic) - Royal Kingdom of Quebec
3: Roman Torshen (Norrion Rovers) - Kelssek
4: Nycolas Jackson (RGS Athletic) - Taeshan
5: Tomáš Přibyl (Royal Jam FC) - Pasarga

Young Player of the Season
1: Tomáš Přibyl - Royal Jam FC
2: Mathew Thomson - Walston Brook Albion
3: Danita Hodfinger - Nile Bridge

Manager of the Season
1: Pierpont Jonasson - Walston Brook Albion
2: Malcolm Jafri - Olympia FC
3: Nuha Plant - RGS Athletic

Golden Glove (Best Goalkeeper)
1: Josias Foster - Walston Brook Albion
2: Tomáš Přibyl - Royal Jam FC
3: Marvella Allam - VLC FC

Golden Ball (Best Player)
1: Nataša Horvat - Olympia FC
2: Seung-Yoon Kim - RGS Athletic
3: Torunna Soriano - Walston Brook Albion
4: Roman Torshen - Norrion Rovers
5: Josias Foster - Walston Brook Albion

Team of the Season

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			                      Seung-Yoon Kim      Nataša Horvat
			                      (RGS Athletic)      (Olympia FC)

			                               Nycolas Jackson
			                               (RGS Athletic)
                              Devyn Nasser                                         Sten Wright
	                      (Olympia FC)              Mckenzie Black            (RGS Athletic)
	                                                (Olympia FC)

			      Arthur Smith    Mahdooda Gower      Torunna Soriano      Elouan Elbaz
			    (Norrion Rovers)  (Royal Jam FC)  (Walston Brook Albion)  (RGS Athletic)

			                                Josias Foster
			                            (Walston Brook Albion)

ISideWith UK · by **Eastfield Lodge** » Sun Jun 27, 2021 9:14 pm

ICEL Football League: Season 46 Preview

Team Previews - Premier League

Location: Copper City, Copportopia
Home Stadium: The Copper Dome (28,000)

Manager: Francesca Reynolds
Formation: 4-1-2-1-2
Likely Starting XI		Age	Pos	M/F	NAT (Tri)
Ferdinand Mack			27	GK	M	EFL
Miska Pasquier			30	CB	F	EFL
Étienne Baten			29	CB	M	EFL
Sandra Wahid			33	RB	F	EFL
Sidqi Nouri			32	LB	M	EFL
Davet Durrant			28	DMF	M	EFL
Bemabe Mallick-Brelsford	29	RMF	M	EFL
Rachael Weaver			27	LMF	F	EFL
Chevalier Bay			22	AMF	M	EFL
Sander Kane			22	ST	M	EFL
Abbaas Buchan			28	ST	M	EFL
Key Reserves
Mawzoona Balthorst		19	GK	F	EFL
Johnathon Dodd			35	CB	M	EFL
Pensee Pons-Perry		30	RB	F	EFL
Shaun MacCollum			23	DMF	M	EFL
Berend Robert			20	RMF	M	EFL
Sarina Neville			33	LMF	F	EFL
Lafayette Dandy			33	ST	M	EFL

Players In: Sarina Neville <= Aminey CS (Ko-oren) - Free; Abigayle Young <= Tyrenam Juniors
Players Out: Delight Clayton (retired); Haashid Piper (Ancherion) => Bartholomew FC (Boring Paradise) - $1.6m
Analysis: The Communists continue to persist in abject mid-table boredom - it’s been 7 years since they last finished lower than 11th, and have never finished above 7th in the top flight. Francesca Reynolds hasn’t made any major changes to her side, and an ageing bench means they likely won’t have the depth to mount a surprise challenge in the same manner as Albion did last season. One major bright spark through was a surprising 10 goal haul for young Sander Kane, the 22 year old leading the line for the Copper City outfit along with Abbaas Buchan. They finished 9th last season, and it will be a much familiar feat this season - likely finishing around 8th.

Location: Gamerville, Southpasture Hotel
Home Stadium: SportCity Complex (38,000)

Manager: Elvin Loftus
Formation: 4-4-1-1
Likely Starting XI	Age	Pos	M/F	NAT (Tri)
Haytham Bellfield-Ek	29	GK	M	EFL
Clarice Majid		31	CB	F	EFL
Rui Hyder		30	CB	M	EFL
Leyton Laurent		32	RB	M	EFL
Perla Whitmore		31	LB	F	EFL
Kolby Kaba		32	CMF	M	EFL
Rodel Mina		20	CMF	M	EFL
Tamkin Berglund		20	RMF	F	EFL
Raoul Sylla		32	LMF	M	EFL
Cheyanne Harron		32	AMF	F	EFL
Mahdeeya Angelo		32	ST	F	EFL
Key Reserves
Lennard Colquhoun	33	GK	M	EFL
Asia Sutherland		27	CB	F	EFL
Adana Adonis		26	CB	F	EFL
Rashad Bittori		22	RB	M	EFL
Laurel Sawaya		32	CMF	F	EFL
Moriah Adan		27	LMF	F	EFL
Sham'a Ranger		32	ST	F	EFL

Players In: None
Players Out: None
Analysis: No change on the pitch this season, but there’s a new look to the bench for the Fjorders, as Adrienne Alford calls time on her managerial career, having managed the Gamerville side to three cup finals and winning the King’s Commonwealth Cup just over 6 years ago against Albion. Her old assistant manager Elvin Loftus takes the reins, and his task will be to try and roll the clock back a generation to when FM Town were regular contenders for the Globe Cup spots - despite the cup runs, the Fjorders have been stuck in the league, finishing between 10th and 12th in the last 7 seasons, and often finding themselves on the edge of the relegation battle to boot. There isn’t much in the way of quality either, as Loftus inherits a rapidly ageing squad, half the players sitting on the wrong side of 30. Nonetheless, they have a tried and tested formula to fall back on, which means yet another miserable season finishing 11th.

Location: Walston Brook, Eastfield Lodge
Home Stadium: Marshbrook Stadium (27,000)

Manager: Theo Fryer
Formation:4-2-3-1
Likely Starting XI	Age	Pos	M/F	NAT (Tri)
Kirk Mohsin		33	GK	M	EFL
Kayley Robertson	27	CB	F	EFL
Milagros Halperin	26	CB	F	EFL
Monserrat Shariff	30	RB	F	EFL
Anbara Yousuf-Burge	32	LB	F	EFL
Fae Vallee		32	DMF	F	EFL
Solal Bodin		30	DMF	M	EFL
Jaša York		31	RMF	M	EFL
Abdul-Aziz Mekako	22	LMF	M	EFL
Bernelle Rahimi		32	AMF	F	EFL
Neto Giblin-Jonasson	31	ST	M	EFL
Key Reserves
Nyah Cheshire-Roesch	25	GK	F	EFL
Dorene Pickett		21	CB	F	EFL
Evann Gallagher		27	RB	M	EFL
Inaaya Read		28	DMF	F	EFL
Bay Beedles		35	LMF	M	EFL
Adalie Abdelrahman	20	AMF	F	EFL
Pueblo Aldrin		25	ST	M	EFL

Players In: Kirk Mohsin <= Sardin United (Pasarga) - $1.25m; Harry Cyra <= Brook Academy
Players Out: Dunia Royer - retired
Analysis: The Hummingbirds recorded their second best finish in the top flight since they narrowly missed out on the Globe Cup over 30 years ago, as they finished 12th - only the second they finished above 13th in the thirty game era as the Walston Brook side try to remove their reputation as the ultimate brinkmen, having finished 13th for five seasons in a row last decade. However, they have since become something of a yo-yo side, with 4 relegations from the top flight in the last 10 seasons. Last season a was a good first season back in the top flight, and Theor Fryer has bought in the experienced services of Sardin United goalkeeper Kirk Mohsin in an attempt to defend their way to safety once more - they do have a crop of promising young players who could break through this season, and push the squad to heights next season. For this season though, [/b]10th seems very achievable[/b].

Location: Monksville, Eastfield Lodge
Home Stadium: East Monksville Park (45,230)

Manager: Talia Lester
Formation:4-1-4-1
Likely Starting XI	Age	Pos		M/F	NAT (Tri)
Marcel Bellis-Jacobsen	28	GK		M	EFL
Nejc Hamad		30	CB		M	EFL
Frazer Lionheart	21	CB		M	EFL
Keeley Masoud		28	RB		F	EFL
Margaret Winn		30	LB		F	EFL
Noori Gregory		26	CMF/AMF		M	EFL
Caolan Anderson-Polik	27	RMF		F	EFL
Shafee'a Bari		25	LMF		F	EFL
Laborious Hawk-Peters	31	AMF		M	BRE
Ghiyath Shields		19	AMF/CMF/RWF	M	EFL
Parker Ockden		26	ST		F	EFL
Key Reserves
Brock Lerryn		21	GK		M	EFL
Zak Sagar		35	CB		M	EFL
Marley Lie		33	RB		M	EFL
Wafeeqa Boulos		36	CMF		M	EFL
Saamir Akhter		21	LMF		M	EFL
Chaunte Jamil		33	AMF		F	EFL
Karli Rauf		33	ST		F	EFL

Players In: Nelson Hadi <= Textilia Academy; Merrick Uncelson <= Pedantic Academy
Players Out: None
Analysis: Monksville return to the top flight at the first time of asking for the second time in a row, the Monks finishing third in the Second Division last season. Talia Lester has a tough job to do to drag this team out of their relegation rut - it’s been multiple decades since they were considered one of the best teams in the country, pushing for international spots on a few occasions and grabbing a couple of KCC wins. Lester is being cautious in culling the ageing players in her squad, with a gamut of younger players waiting in the wings needing that guidance and experience - in particular, watch out for Giyath Shields, the 19 year old lining up along with Laborious Hawk-Peters, the Brenecian announcing this to be his final season at the club after 12 solid years of service and near legendary status. They may have the makings of a good team in the future, but they will likely fall narrowly short of safety in 14th.

Location: Bridgetown, Eastfield Lodge
Home Stadium: North Bank Stadium (50,000)

Manager: Azaan Whitworth
Formation:
Likely Starting XI	Age	Pos	M/F	NAT (Tri)
Yamaj Zorno-Mal		24	GK	M	QUS
Becky Osborne		32	CB	F	EFL
Reymundo Richardson	28	CB	M	EFL
Kyan Farmer		27	RB	M	EFL
Trym Shan		32	LB	M	EFL
Amelie Advis		32	DMF	F	EFL
Saabiqa Radley		27	DMF	F	EFL
Cu Roi Garrard		33	RMF/CMF	M	BRE
Osian Gough		32	LWF/LMF	M	EFL
Kahla Jewell		31	AMF	F	EFL
Zétény Pryor-Sandoval	26	ST	M	EFL
Key Reserves
Conor Gillespie		28	GK	M	EFL
Takeya Lillehammer	22	CB	F	EFL
Seamus Figueroa		35	RB	M	EFL
Severo de Ath		36	DMF	M	EFL
Raymond Chamberlain	20	RMF	M	EFL
Aleta Armitage		20	LMF	F	EFL
Senn Matthams		33	ST	M	EFL

Players In: Cu Roi Garrard (Brenecia) <== Busukuma FC (Banija) - $2m; Senn Matthams <== Lunas FC (Pasarga) - $1m; Hilmi Lawes <== Bakir FK (Timuria) - Free; Wrenley Duncan <== Macaronia Academy
Players Out: Herve Aydin ==> AC Lopel (Ancherion) - $4m
Analysis: The Architects exist at the upper end of mid-table, but have never been able to push on and properly challenge the big boys, and it was much the same story last season as they finished 8th, having to endure Albion’s surprising title challenge and wishing it was them instead. But they’re at least consistently upper mid-table, and produce plenty of good attacking players - Zétény Pryor-Sandoval for instance coming off a debut call-up to the national squad after his 13 goals last season. Azaan Whitworth isn’t resting on his laurels though, and has been busy bolstering the squad with some experience following the departure of Herve Ayden to AC Lopel - most notably is the signing of former Brenecian international Cu Roi Garrard from Busukuma FC. And with a few promising young players as well, they might be looking good next season - this time out though, it’ll be an assured 7th place.

Location: Norrion, Eastfield Lodge
Home Stadium: Norrion Park (65,352)

Manager: Sarah Douglas
Formation: 4-1-4-1
Likely Starting XI	Age	Pos	M/F	NAT (Tri)
Dian McKeown-Collet	32	GK	F	EFL
Patric Engen		32	CB	M	EFL
Isabell Vargas		30	CB	F	EFL
Juliette Conneely	32	RB	F	EFL
Arthur Smith		27	LB	M	EFL
Arjean Jeremiah-Dockson	33	DMF/CMF	M	EFL
Sébastien Brelsford	29	RMF	M	EFL
Raquel Accardi		32	RMF/LMF	F	EFL
Andrew Ford		33	AMF	M	OSR
Gisella Dialogue	26	AMF	F	EFL
Roman Torshen		24	ST	M	KSK
Key Reserves
Akachi Ihemelu		31	GK	M	CBR
Clara Reader		23	CB	F	EFL
Marvel Hash		27	RB	F	EFL
Ginton West		32	DMF	M	EFL
Mus'ab Fazil		27	LMF	M	EFL
Zada Abbott		19	AMF/LWF	F	EFL
Audra Coulter		20	ST	F	EFL

Players In: Dian McKeown-Collet <== Tanrisal (Pasarga) - $1m; Raquel Accardi <== AFC Treason (Nephara) - $3m; Emmie Toure <== Brook Academy; Kensington Stevenson <== Benopia Juniors
Players Out: Kimberly Rose (retired), Emilio de Marco (retired)
Analysis: Farhan Sabri leaves Norrion Rovers in about the same shape he found it - always on the edge of glory. During his time at the helm, Norrion finished in the top three twice, and won the KCC to continue Norrion's 100% record in KCC finals. Assistant manager Sarah Douglas steps up to the plate to continue his good work, and she's opted for relying on experience with her activity in the transfer market, replacing retiring Kimberly Rose and Emilio de Marco with older Eastfielder internationals, who had turned down other opportunities in the country. Tanrisal's Dian McKeown-Collet goes straight into the Stags' goal, but more notable is the attacking option of Raquel Accardi, bought from the Stags of Nephara as she was being moved out of the starting line-up. Norrion finished 4th last season, but they'll be much closer to the chase this season - maybe not enough to win, but at least 3rd for sure.

Location: Mount Salt City, Eastfield Lodge
Home Stadium: Olympic Park (60,000)

Manager: Malcolm Jafri
Formation: 4-1-2-1-2
Likely Starting XI	Age	Pos		M/F	NAT (Tri)
Thijn Persson		32	GK		M	EFL
Lonell Gould		27	CB		M	EFL
Max Wilburn-Mason	24	CB		M	ETN
Nakia Bugler-Hamilton	32	RB		F	EFL
Kenneca Watts-Galgundec	23	LMF/LB/ST	F	QUE
Mckenzie Black		26	DMF		F	EFL
Mirielle Brewer		23	RMF		F	EFL
Devyn Nasser		27	LMF		F	EFL
Lucas Stepanov		32	AMF		M	EFL
Nataša Horvat		29	ST		F	PAS
Maisha Paree		22	ST		F	EFL
Key Reserves
Marwane Castillo	28	GK		M	EFL
Eugenie Tierney		36	CB		F	EFL
Marya Garner		33	LB		F	EFL
Trevor Finney		32	DMF		M	EFL
Rigby Headley		34	RWF		M	ETH
Zaaid Stepan		33	ST		M	EFL
Qamar Reilly		26	ST		M	EFL

Players In: Kenneca Watts-Galgundec (Quebec and Shingoryeo) <== Perce Town (Quebec and Shingoryeo) - $10m; Trevor Finney <== Carsby (Eura) - $1.5m; Jessie Regnier <== Skew Euld Ren Sinners (Maccian) - Free
Players Out: Almundina Bawany (retired), Ármin Harry (retired); Ramond Blythe (Boring Paradise) ==> Kuzaki City (Ancherion) - $3m
Analysis: Malcolm Jafri has really whipped Olympia into a force of nature domestically, with all 4 of the club's league titles coming in the last 6 seasons. Last season's league victory may have been a bit fortunate, having to rely on the Royals to lose on the final day and only managing a draw themselves against lowely opposition, but it's certainly not to be sniffed at. Jafri hasn't been resting on his laurels though, as the Olympians sign a promising young Quebecois winger in Kenneca Watts-Galgundec to replace the ageing Marya Garner. Carsby's Trevor Finney provides some valuable cover in the heart of midfield, with young Jessie Regnier plucked from Maccian to play backup to the strike force - Maisha Paree seems poised to start for the Mount Salt side, replacing Zaaid Stepan alongside the clinical Natasa Horvat. All in all, Olympia look like the side best suited to finish 1st and add to their title collection.

Location: Art, The Scholarly Empire
Home Stadium: Pointillism Park (20,000)

Manager: Muhyddeen Garnier
Formation: 4-1-2-1-2
Likely Starting XI	Age	Pos	M/F	NAT (Tri)
Darlene Craven		27	GK	F	EFL
Muhammad Sherriff	32	CB	M	EFL
Raymundo Ramos-Berardi	32	CB	M	EFL
Ghaaziya Bachus		32	RB	F	EFL
Bandar Levy-Sherman	32	LB	M	EFL
Guilhem Paid-Brown	26	DMF	M	EFL
Abbigail Bull		27	RMF	F	EFL
Newt Homewood		26	LMF	M	EFL
Bryant Gil		32	AMF	M	EFL
Chanel Reyman		32	ST	F	EFL
Jawhar Pierre		29	ST	M	EFL
Key Reserves
Angelette Kirkup	22	GK	F	EFL
Dion Eddy		25	CB	M	EFL
Bartolo Hodinos		26	LB	M	EFL
Suelita Ashman		21	DMF	M	EFL
Duron Frizzell		22	LMF	M	EFL
Darroll Octopode	20	AMF	M	EFL
Hidayah Asma'naser	36	ST	M	EFL

Players In: Bandar Levy-Sherman <== Paulinthal FC (Pasarga) - $1.25m; Laurencia Gaber <== Sprakel (Herne-Steinfurt) - Free
Players Out: None
Analysis: Polkation played quite well last season - whilst they may have finished 13th, they were comfortably clear of the drop in the end as a promoted side. Muhyddeen Garnier hasn't rocked the boat too much in the hope of continuing what worked well enough for them last season, with Paulinthal FC full back Bandar Levy-Sherman joining as part of what has been dubbed in some circles of Pasargan football media the "great Eastfielder exodus". However, with the entire backline in their early 30s, signs aren't good for the Leopards, and with much better teams coming up from the Second Division, it looks unlikely that the Art City side will last in the top flight this season - most likely finishing some way off in 15th.

Location: New Lodger City, Eastfield Lodge
Home Stadium: King Iqbal II Stadium (90,000)

Manager: Nuha Plant
Formation: 4-3-2-1
Likely Starting XI		Age	Pos	M/F	NAT (Tri)
Eddie Sadiq			29	GK	M	EFL
Kalman Wilde			33	CB	M	EFL
Margarita Lillehammer-Lockright	23	CB	F	EFL
Elouan Elbaz			29	RB	M	EFL
Ulima Salam			32	LB	F	EFL
Sa'd al Din Latif		32	CMF	M	EFL
Sten Wright			27	RMF	M	EFL
Munsif Strand			26	LMF	M	EFL
Craig Girard-Vaillancourt	32	AMF	M	EFL
Nycolas Jackson			24	AMF	M	TAE
Seung-Yoon Kim			23	ST	F	QUE
Key Reserves				
Dorinda Becker-Athena		20	GK	F	EFL
Heaven Leggett			33	CB	F	EFL
Kelly Prevost			26	RB	M	EFL
Leyton Begum			18	LB/DMF	M	EFL
Faustina Cousin			35	LMF	F	EFL
Micaela Last			27	AMF	F	EFL
Nya Murray			33	ST	F	EFL

Players In: Leyton Begum <== Dillvill Academy; Kate Truman <== Dillvill Academy
Players Out: Dru Renault (Ancherion) ==> Kuzaki City (Ancherion) - $2.5m
Analysis: No longer the feared force they once were, the Royals arguably threw the title away last season as they lost at home on the final day to Albion, where in the end a draw would have been enough to win a 35th title. Nonetheless, this is RGS we are talking about, and the management have seen fit to continue with Nuha Plant at the helm. There hasn't been much of a change in personnel however, with Dru Renault returning to Ancherion leaving a gap for prodigal holding midfield Leyton Begum to make the bench, the 18 year old starring in an bang average Dillvill Academy side, with fello academy graduate Kate Truman also being granted an RGS contract. Speaking of prodigies, Margarita Lillehammer-Lockright finally breaks through into the first team, as Heaven Leggett starts showing signs of her age. Other than that, the Royals will continue to rely on attacking talents such as Nycolas Jackson, Seung-Yoon Kim and Sten Wright to continue to dominate opponents. Will it be enough for a title? They might miss out by the single points once again ro finish 2nd.

Location: Jam Town, Jammy Forests
Home Stadium: Niexai Lane (43,120)

Manager: Nannette Rodriguez
Formation: 3-3-3-1
Likely Starting XI	Age	Pos	M/F	NAT (Tri)
Tomáš Přibyl		21	GK	M	PAS
Mahdhoodha Gower	29	CB	F	EFL
Yoland Sala		26	CB	F	EFL
Renato Hargreaves	33	CB	M	EFL
Sorel Qwivotic		32	DMF	M	EFL
Sabiya Greenaway	27	RMF	F	EFL
Olim Zozula		26	LMF	M	EFL
Talia Linford		29	AMF	F	EFL
Marta Sargent		26	AMF	F	EFL
Jennifer Farrow		32	CMF/AMF	F	EFL
Maelynn McCartney	30	ST	F	EFL
Key Reserves				
Ashley Laycock		28	GK	F	EFL
Humberto Berggren	29	CB	M	EFL
Rodirigar Wallis-Iqbal	32	CB	M	APX
Deacon Watts		28	DMF	M	EFL
Germain Bourguignon	33	RWF/RMF	M	GAD
Wessel Ekin		22	AMF	M	EFL
Elis Mitri		32	ST	M	EFL

Players In: Renato Hargreaves <== Hellinic Rouge (Pasarga) - $1m; Jennifer Farrow <== Crawford City FC (Cosumar) - Undisclosed; Rodirigar Wallis-Iqbal <== Barbury Town (Apox) - Free; Elis Mitri <== Paulinthal FC (Pasarga) - Free
Players Out: Rodrigo Irani, Kaiya Mohd, Malenna von Kraus (retired); Sikim Arts (Ancherion) ==> Kuzaki City (Ancherion) - $2.5m
Analysis: The Strawberries were certainly a busy bunch in the transfer window as they try to adjust to life without Malenna von Kraus, the legendary Sunrisian player hanging up her boots after over 800 appearances for the Jam Town outfit, racking up 233 goals and 121 assists. Von Kraus isn't the only retiree though, with both Rodrigo Irani and Kaiya Mohd also announcing their retirements, ironaically leaving an already extremely defensive side with only one striker. To that end, Nannette Rodriguez has gone through the market, poaching a couple of big, if older, Eastfielder names to add to the team - Hellinic Rouge's Renato Hargeaves and Crawford City's Jennifer Farrow, both long-lasting residents of the national team. The younger Wallis-Iqbal, declared for Apox in contrast to his older brother Methuselah, also joins the club from Apox's Barbury Town, as the Strawberries look to play to their existiing strengths and build on the defence. It's often said defence wins titles, but you need goals to win match - they're unlikely to do better than 4th.

Location: Seaton, Eastfield Lodge
Home Stadium: Starlight Castle Park (38,500)

Manager: Theo Cashmore
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Likely Starting XI	Age	Pos	M/F	NAT (Tri)
Chaim Fevison		30	GK	M	EFL
Ya'qoob McAleer		31	CB	M	EFL
Jackie Fulton		23	CB	M	EFL
Azia Dale		30	RB	F	EFL
Taya Haile		28	LB	F	EFL
Mohamed Landre		30	DMF	M	EFL
Yvet Rafiq		23	DMF	M	EFL
Hisham Beech		27	RMF	M	EFL
Dennise Glibin		32	LMF	F	EFL
Raegan Castro		29	AMF	M	EFL
Jennie Wise		21	ST	F	EFL
Key Reserves				
Chris Tosi		21	GK	M	EFL
Aiden Pope		32	CB	M	EFL
Socorro Shakir		33	RB	M	EFL
Jeanie Rafiq		27	DMF	F	EFL
Nakeya Abati		32	RMF	F	EFL
Echo Amara		20	AMF	F	EFL
Jiyaad Thompson		33	ST	M	EFL

Players In: Socorro Shakir <== Treftadaeth Alliance (Cosumar) - Free; Zemira Bernard <== Marepacopolis JFC
Players Out: None
Analysis: Lowell Brown has finally departed the role of Seaton Town manager, and many fans will be secretly grateful for his retirement, as the Lions have been poor to watch in the last few years - they may have finished 11th last season, but like in many seasons before, they had to do it via flirting with the relegation battle. In steps Theo Cashmore, but he hasn't rang the changes in the manner the fans would like him to. The starting line-up does look younger though, with Jackie Fulton, Hisham Beech and Jennie Wise all being promoted to the First XI, but with Socorro Shakir on a free the only experienced addition to the squad, things won't look like changing fast. However, there worse teams than them this season, so they could finish as high as 9th.

Location: Pedantry Central, Pedantic Republic
Home Stadium: Central Park Complex (27,000)

Manager: Naomi Åberg
Formation: 4-1-2-1-2
Likely Starting XI	Age	Pos	M/F	NAT (Tri)
Damon Chaudry		22	GK	M	EFL
Mutee'a Cairns		32	CB	F	EFL
Said Barnard		23	CB	M	EFL
Maryl Nygård-Whittet	29	RB	F	EFL
Jade Ripple-Hatem	26	LB	F	EFL
Moises Fredriksson	32	DMF	M	EFL
Levente George		29	CMF	M	EFL
Cindy Mortimer		26	CMF	F	EFL
Eliane Mir		32	AMF	F	EFL
Joel Roscoe-East	32	ST	M	EFL
Iliana Rodger		26	ST	F	EFL
Key Reserves
Jazmin Strickland	21	GK	F	EFL
Hadley Higginson	23	CB	F	EFL
Lars Poschelosido	35	RB	M	EFL
Lara Purvis		19	DMF	F	EFL
Ludovic Hamed		20	CMF	M	EFL
Wona Twaddle		23	AMF	F	EFL
Maarten Jaida		23	ST	M	EFL

Players In: Hadley Higginson <== Himawari University (Kita-Hinode) - Free; Yuri Chiaruzzi <== Pedantic Academy; Gretchen Potter <== Miharu Prayana (Kita-Hinode) - Free
Players Out: None
Analysis: The Silver Foxes are back in the top flight at the first time of asking, finishing a comfortable second place in the end. However, Naomi Aberg's side have the weight of history to try and remove from themselves - Seniors FC have been relegated in 8 of the last 9 top flight seasons they have played, a run that stretches back nearly 20 years. They also love yo-yoing back up though, having come back up the following season on 6 of those 8 occasions. Aberg is looking to try and cement their place in the top next season though, and whilst she's keeping the same starting line-up that got her here, she has filled the bench with options from the free market. However, standout players are few and far between for the Silver Foxes, Joel Roscoe-East being the player they'll look to for leadership and goals. Sadly, they just don't have the quality to compete, and will likely be the bottom of the pile in 16th.

Location: Lodgertia, Eastfield Lodge
Home Stadium: Graham Road (36,900)

Manager: Reggie Baig
Formation: 4-1-2-1-2
Likely Starting XI		Age	Pos	M/F	NAT (Tri)
Corinne Ritchie			32	GK	F	EFL
Donnacha Broadbent		32	CB	M	EFL
Eugenie Wali			27	CB	F	EFL
Chiquita Strange-Chevalier	32	RB	F	EFL
Nabiha Collingwood		29	LB	F	EFL
Fletcher Bannister		32	DMF	M	EFL
Dana Callahan			32	RMF	F	EFL
Karlitis Abbad			32	LMF	M	EFL
Mariyan Noon			29	AMF	F	EFL
Matija Allman			29	ST	M	EFL
Maureo Fahmy			26	ST	M	EFL
Key Reserves
Enrica Macmillan		21	GK	F	EFL
Adelina Brekke			26	CB	F	EFL
Aurelia Hossain			27	RB	F	EFL
Jasiah Nolan			19   LB/CB/LMF	M	EFL
Jalyn Collin			35	RMF	F	EFL
Tanya Everton			20	AMF	F	EFL
Amit Caceres			22	ST	M	EFL

Players In: None
Players Out: Yaara Chaikin
Analysis: Tuntingone return for another season of upper mid-table safety, the Knights regularly competing with Albion and Nile Bridge for the title of best of the rest - it's a title that they have been struggling to reach as of late however, with the team not lighting up their matches as they used to previously. Allman and Fahmy were touted to be a potent attacking duo for a quite a few years, the combination the Lodgertian side needed to challenge the big boys properly, but they just haven't taken off in the manner the fans would like - 16 league between them last season isn't terrible, but it isn't quite great either, especially if the rest of the attack doesn't contribute as much. A bigger is the defence though - it has been more leaky in the last few seasons, and it's a problem that Reggie Baig hasn't found a fix for in this off-season - the only significant change to the squad this season is the retirement of experienced centre back Yaara Chaikin. Whilst they have previously been safe, there is a nagging feeling they'll be found out this season, and could finish as low as 12th.

Location: Walston Brook, Eastfield Lodge
Home Stadium: Reynarn Arena (53,129)

Manager: Casta Vindelle
Formation: 4-1-2-1-2
Likely Starting XI		Age	Pos	M/F	NAT (Tri)
Ghaalib Mahmood			29	GK	M	EFL
Brianette "Birdo" Douglas	32   CB/LB/RB	F	EFL
Jovany Woodley			29	CB	M	EFL
Tania Walkden			29	RB	F	EFL
Brennan Durrani			29	LB	M	EFL
Kemena Banner			32	DMF	F	EFL
Yael Prescott			29	RMF	M	EFL
Sydnee Pirelli			23	LMF	F	EFL
Saleem Rowlinson		28	AMF	M	EFL
Titus Chaudry			32	ST	M	EFL
Ya'qoob Mohd			29	ST	M	EFL
Key Reserves
Maazina Luna			21	GK	F	EFL
Taiseer Crouch			32	CB	M	EFL
Brette Hackett			21	LB	F	EFL
Mazhar Conner			22	DMF	M	EFL
Candida Mina			26	RMF	F	EFL
Arian Keckwright-Olivier	19    AMF/LWF	M	EFL
Hermosa Hembry			26	ST	M	EFL

Players In: Brennan Durrani <== Baskita FC (Pasarga) - $1.75m; Latimer Zahra <== Dinamo Skrovoda (Lerujka) - Free
Players Out: Germain Lindsay, Lubaid Gibb (retired)
Analysis: Labeeba Barclay's final season as manager of UR Town was quite a blockbuster season in the Second Division, as the Ultramarines broke their own goal-scoring record in spectacular fashion, scoring 118 goals across just 30 games, going unbeaten the whole season and racking up a whopping +93 goal difference. Titus Chaudy and Ya'qoob Mohd both broke the 20 goal barrier, with double digits for another two players as well. However, they haven't had the best of luck in their attempted return to the big time, the three times runners-up having been relegated three times in 7 season over the last 10 years, never breaking the 40 point mark once. New manager Casta Vindelle will be hoping to put that record behind them in due course, but he has made it clear that their first goal is surviving, and to that end, young full back Brette Hackett has been superceded by Baskita FC's Brennan Durrani, and with a squad in the prime of their careers, this will hopefully be the foundation season for future exploits. Their defence may have been good last season, but there are doubts how it will hold up to higher quality opposition, and one could easily see them scraping to survive in 13th.

Location: New Lodger City, Eastfield Lodge
Home Stadium: Vorgan Park (85,000)

Manager: Semih Loiseau
Formation: 4-3-1-2
Likely Starting XI	Age	Pos	M/F	NAT (Tri)
Marvella Allam		33	GK	F	EFL
Jumaana Aas		29	CB	F	EFL
Analena Niazi		29	CB	F	EFL
Joachim Garbett		32	RB	M	EFL
Sven Zakari		29	LB	M	EFL
Walad Pour		29	CMF	F	EFL
Mutammam Eriksson	25	RMF	M	EFL
Desirae Kershaw		31	LMF	F	EFL
Hatim Moffat		27	AMF	M	EFL
Geraldene Benjamin	30	ST	F	EFL
Salvatora Orme		29	ST	F	EFL
Key Reserves
Damon Söderström-Howard	27	GK	M	EFL
Shaniya Arshad		26	LB	F	EFL
Carl Hodge-Malone	33	CMF	M	EFL
Angel Ball		32	RMF	F	EFL
Davin Azim		20	LMF	M	EFL
Andria Latham-Currie	26	AMF	F	EFL
Fatina Jakobsen		25	ST	F	EFL

Players In: Carl Hodge-Malone <== Duke of the North (Pasarga) - $1m; Makenna Scripps <== Keenan Athletic (Cosumar) - Free; Moor Abbasi <== Morponte Fief (Cosumar) - Free
Players Out: Senn Tariq (retired); Bruce Mackenzie (Boring Paradise) ==> Seaton FC Basel (Boring Paradise) - $2.2m
Analysis: VLC start out this season in much the same manner as they have done previously - efficient defensive football, but just not as good as the Strawberries, or Albion last season. They managed to grind out enough victories to at least challenge for the international spots, but struggle to break into top three on the regular. Semih Loiseau hasn't made many changes to the Wasps' starting line-up this window, with Mutammam Eriksson the only change as he takes Angel Ball's place on the right flank. The squad does look bolstered though, with useful defensive additions in Carl Hodge-Malone and Makenna Scripps, whilst Moor Abbasi could provide an extra option in attack. However, losing Bruce Mackenzie will hurt them badly, and it's not like the rest of the Big 5 have been quiet this window - it's hard to see them really challenge for anything beyond 5th and the hope of a Challengers Cup place.

Location: Walston Brook, Eastfield Lodge
Home Stadium: Brook Stadium (45,323)

Manager: Pierpont Jonasson
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Likely Starting XI	Age	Pos	M/F	NAT (Tri)
Josias Foster		29	GK	M	EFL
Mateusz Hampton		33	CB	M	EFL
Torunna Soriano		23	CB	F	EFL
Adel Telford		30	RB	M	EFL
Anabia Rifal		32	LB	F	EFL
Ulyaa Cowan		32	DMF	F	EFL
Joan O'Brien-Hamer	29	DMF	F	EFL
Jonatony Romero		26	RMF	M	EFL
Bret Hoof		23	LMF	M	EFL
Nabhan Finlay		32	AMF	M	EFL
Archibald Sanson	23	ST	M	EFL
Key Reserves
Mazhar Mansur		27	GK	M	EFL
Jazzmine Sky-Afzal	19	CB	F	EFL
Baylen Woodman		25	LB	M	EFL
Taylor Manning		19	DMF/RB	M	EFL
Christiana Kaba		20	RMF	F	EFL
Masood Smyth		29	AMF	M	EFL
Harman Norris		33	ST	M	EFL

Players In: Harman Norris <== Sardin United (Pasarga) - $1m; Hawraa Fernandez-Abdou <== Taushiga Tauros (Kita-Hinode) - Free; Faithlynn Wicks <== Gamerville YFC
Players Out: None
Analysis: What an incredible year it was for Albion fans - not only did the Millers finish 3rd, matching their highest ever finish in the top flight, but they pushed RGS and Olympia for the title nearly the entire way, only dropping out of the title race at the very end of the season, and then defeating RGS on their own turf to hand Olympia the title on the final day of the season. Last season set plenty of records for the team in the 30 game era - the most wins, the most goals scored, best goal difference and the most points; ironically, for a team that prides itself on defence (and something that the fans actually enjoy), this was their joint second best defensive record. This was all down to the breakthrough seasons in defence for Josias Foster in the Albion net, and young Torunna Soriano, both of whom have earned well deserved national team call-ups as a result. At the other of the pitch, Archibald Sanson also had a great season, 7 goals for a team that often struggles to score 25 in a season being quite remarkable. Unfortunately, they're a small club, and Pierpont Jonasson has opted for depth instead of quality as he looks to juggle new expectations in the league against the demands of IFCF competition. Still, they look set to be top of the mid-table pack in 6th, and likely closer to the top 5 than the teams below them.

ISideWith UK · by **Eastfield Lodge** » Sat Jul 03, 2021 3:44 pm

ICELFA Season 46: Part 1

6th IFCF Challengers Cup 2nd Preliminary Round

DD Porto Nowi (Zeta Reka and Hugeltaldom) 1-1 Norrion Rovers
Norrion Rovers 0-1 DD Porto Nowi (AGG: 1-2)

6th IFCF Liga B Champions Trophy 2nd Preliminary Round

Stade de Pleygruc (Gouvanarch) 2-2 Monksville United
Monksville United 0-1 Stade de Pleygruc (AGG: 2-3)

6th IFCF Champions League 3rd Preliminary Round 1st Leg

Tropicorp FC (Turori) 0-2 RGS Athletic

6th IFCF Challengers Cup 3rd Preliminary Round 1st Leg

Dynum City Randajad (Cosneolta) 0-3 Walston Brook Albion

6th IFCF Liga B Champions Trophy 3rd Preliminary Round 1st Leg

Cochin FC (Poafmersia) 3-1 Seniors FC

The latest season kicked off abroad, with Norrion Rovers travelling to Zeta Reka and Hugeltaldom to face DD Porto Nowi in the Challenger’s Cup preliminaries, the hosts striking on the counter around the half hour mark, Arnold Gal breaking the deadlock converting Dassow’s low cross. However, the match was very much one-way traffic for Norrion, and the Stags grabbed their deserved equaliser through a powerful run from Andrew Ford. However, the visitors learnt from their mistakes, and came out the second leg with a much tighter defence, coming away from Norrion Park with a single goal victory after Krapow set up Dassow at the far post with a floated cross. In the following round, Albion made their first international appearance in a generation as they travelled to Cosneolta to face Dynum City Randajad, and it was a night to remember for the travelling Millers fans, with goals from two of their prime players in Torunna Soriano and Archibald Sanson, Sanson in particular lighting up the crowd as he netted a perfect volley off Fernandez-Abdou’s floated cross.

Kicking off the LBCT campaign this season were Monksville United, last season’s third place team travelling to Gouvanarch to face Stade de Pleygruc in a thrilling first leg, as both sides defended poorly against some really good attacking play - substitute Ghiyath Shields dragged the Monks back into the tie with the visitors’ second away goal of the night, popping up unmarked in the box to nod home a corner. However, the second leg was a much more dreary affair, as Pleygruc managed to sort out their defensive issues for their visit to East Monksville Park, the visitors grinding out their away goal disadvantage and frustrating Talia Lester’s side, winning the tie in the last few seconds of the first half. The third preliminary round didn’t see better fortunes for the Eastfielder contingent either, as Seniors FC travelled to Poafmersia to face Cochin FC - the Second Division’s second placed team were soundly defeated on the road after conceding two quickfire goals in the first half. The only consolation and hope for the second goal was scored shortly after the break again as Iliani Rodger was played through on the counter to slot beneath the Cochin goalkeeper. Last but not least, the Champions League kicked off the Third Preliminary Round, with last season’s runners-up RGS Athletic featuring in the brutal non-champions path. Their first test is a trip to Turori to take on the mega corporation Tropicorp, but it’s one the Royals take with aplomb, with Nya Murray and Nycolas Jackson sharing the spoils with well worked tap-ins either side of the break, putting Nuha Plant’s side firmly in control heading into the second leg.

ICEL Premier League Matchday 1

VLC FC 2-1 UR Town
Monksville United 0-1 Indionion Athletic
Nile Bridge 1-0 Polkation FC
Tuntingone FC 1-1 Seaton Town
Seniors FC 2-1 Copper Communists SC
Royal Jam FC 3-2 FM Town
Olympia FC 1-2 RGS Athletic
Walston Brook Albion 1-0 Norrion Rovers

The first day of the new league season made lots of fans salivate as the fixture computer threw out a few bumper fixtures. The season kicked off with what was the biggest of the lot, as last season’s top two teams met in Mount Salt City, with the Royals looking to exact some measure of revenge on the Olympians for stealing the title last season - the hosts had the first laugh though as Natasa Horvat snuck into the box late to fire home Kenneca Watts-Galgundec’s low cross, the debutant ruling Olympia’s left wing in the first half. The Royals’ own Quebecois starlet wasn’t to be outdone however, as Seung-Yoon Kim fired the visitors level after the break after taking advantage of a mix-up in the Olympian defence. The winner was created by a Quebecois as well, as Kim managed to pick Kenneca’s pocket, the left back’s only mistake all game a costly one as Micaela Last was played through on goal to win the game for the visitors.

Elsewhere, third versus fourth also captured the attention of fans as Albion hosted Norrion, determined to prove that last season’s exploits weren’t a fluke. The Stags themselves were hoping for a strong start to put their early Challenger’s Cup exit behind them, but the Millers dominated play at the Brook Stadium, their trademark defensive style winning out as Bret Hoof fired home on the counter from the edge of the box shortly after the hour mark. Not so defensively sound were the Strawberries, last season’s fifth placed side really put through the mill by the Fjorders and having to come back from behind twice, new signing Jennifer Farrow scoring the winner with a well taken free kick. Last season’s Second Division champions played their first game of the season, the Ultramarines travelling to New Lodger City and putting up a good fight against VLC FC but a late lapse in concentration allowed the hosts to strike twice and put the game to bed.

6th IFCF Champions League 3rd Preliminary Round 2nd Leg

RGS Athletic 3-1 Tropicorp FC (AGG: 5-1)

6th IFCF Challengers Cup 3rd Preliminary Round 2nd Leg

Walston Brook Albion 4-2 Dynum City Randajad (AGG: 7-2)

6th IFCF Liga B Champions Trophy 3rd Preliminary Round 2nd Leg

Seniors FC 2-2 Cochin FC (AGG: 3-5)

RGS continue their fine early season form as they register a third win in a week, completing the double over Tropicorp to book a place in the Playoff Round, setting their stall out early with a bullet header from Kalman Wilde. Albion however have a tougher time in the Challengers Cup, as the Millers start slowly and see the visitors claw back two of the three goals they needed to. A Nabhan Ginlay goal settled nerves in the first half though, and a completely different match ensued in the second half as Albion dominated once more, putting three more goals past Randajad to secure a Playoff Round place. Finally, Seniors FC set about their difficult task as home to Cochin FC, and they gave a good account of themselves with the early goal, but Cochin were a match for the hosts at the Complex, twice begging the Silver Foxes back to stay undefeated in the tie and knock them out of the tournament

ICEL Premier League Matchday 2

Indionion Athletic 1-1 VLC FC
Polkation FC 2-1 UR Town
Seaton Town 1-0 Monksville United
Copper Communists SC 1-6 Nile Bridge
FM Town 1-0 Tuntingone FC
RGS Athletic 5-1 Seniors FC
Norrion Rovers 2-0 Royal Jam FC
Walston Brook Albion 0-1 Olympia FC

Fresh off their dominant victory in midweek, RGS host a despondent Seniors FC side that had just been knocked out of their international competition. The result goes as you’d expect, despite a surprise early goal from Levente George from a free kick - RGS dominated the possession and the play, and could have done more than just putting five past their opponents. One team that did do more though were the Architects, as braces from Pryor-Sandoval and Jewell were more than enough to sink the Communists, and after two games, the Architects lead the league from the Royals as the two perfect sides. Norrion avenge their opening match loss by easily seeing off the Strawberries, whilst Albion can’t scalp a second Big 5 side in a row, as defending champions Olympia scrape a single goal victory in Walston Brook.

6th IFCF Champions League Playoff Round 1st Leg

RGS Athletic 1-2 AC Itotz Zubia (Audioslavia)

6th IFCF Challengers Cup Playoff Round 1st Leg

St Astons City FC (Flavovespia) 1-1 Walston Brook Albion

6th IFCF Liga B Champions Trophy Playoff Round 1st Leg

UR Town 2-3 Ferryman’s 11 (Xanneria)

The midweek matches keep coming, and this week it’s not such good news for the Eastfielder clubs. RGS host formidable opposition in the form of Itotz Zubia, the Audioslav side coming to the King Iqbal II Stadium and snatching the early goal to grab the initiative. Girard-Vaillancourt did grab an equaliser, but not enough as the visitors grabbed a crucial second away goal to take the lead into the second leg. Albion were on the road in their first leg, a tight cagey affair in Flavovespia seeing them limit the hosts to a 1-1 draw, setting the Millers up for an even second leg. Back in Walston Brook, Second Division champions UR Town joined the fray in the LBCT, hosting the Ferryman’s XI, the Xannerian side able to go toe-to-toe with the Ultramarines, and twice coming from behind to win 3-2, despite a 25 yard rocket from Saleem Rowlinson.

ICEL Premier League Matchday 3

VLC FC 2-0 Polkation FC
Indionion Athletic 3-0 Seaton Town
UR Town 0-1 Copper Communists SC
Monksville United 0-1 FM Town
Nile Bridge 0-1 RGS Athletic
Tuntingone FC 1-2 Norrion Rovers
Seniors FC 0-1 Walston Brook Albion
Royal Jam FC 0-0 Olympia FC

First versus second for the second time this season as RGS travel to Bridgetown, and it’s the Royals that find that extra gear needed in what is otherwise a poor match, a deflected effort beating Zorno-Mal in the Architects’ net. The Olympians and the Strawberries have both had mixed starts to the season, with a win and a loss each, but it’s the hosts that have the better of the match, keeping the Olympians limited offensively to just one shot on target - they only manage two shots themselves though, and a goalless draw is about what both sides deserve. VLC move into third as Salvatore Orme seals their match against the Leopards, sitting behind a Hummingbirds side that demolished Seaton Town.

6th IFCF Champions League Playoff Round 2nd Leg

AC Itotz Zubia 1-1 RGS Athletic (AGG: 3-2)

6th IFCF Challengers Cup Playoff Round 2nd Leg

Walston Brook Albion 0-0 St Astons City FC (AGG: 1-1, Walston Brook Albion advance on away goals)

6th IFCF Liga B Champions Trophy Playoff Round 2nd Leg

Ferryman’s 11 0-3 UR Town (AGG: 3-5)

RGS try, but they just don’t have enough in them to put a second past their Audioslav hosts, and Nya Murray especially guilty of missing chances to win, including a clean break on goal where she placed her shot just too close to the keeper. Albion on other hand do just enough, sitting on their away goal and defending valiantly in the same manner that saw them challenge for the title last season, a goalless draw booking their place in the Qualifying Round. UR Town on the other hand more than matched up to their challenge, dominating proceedings in Xanneria and putting three goals past the Ferrymans’s XI to assure their place in the LBCT group stage.

King’s Commonwealth Cup First Round

Cup weekend is upon us, always a fun weekend for all football fans in the country regardless of results. Every lower league team dreams of being drawn against one of the big boys and grabbing a historic upset, and this weekend it’s Frelstom FC fans who are living the dream. They get the joy of hosting the Stags, the 6 times champions of the King’s Commonwealth Cup just don’t get started against the minnows, and an incredibly sluggish performance sees them lose by a single goal. However, they aren’t the only top flight side to bite the dust this round, as one-time winners and finalists from a couple of years ago could not finish off their 6th tier opposition - Huntingville FC just kept fighting, and refused to be knocked out, coming from being in normal and extra time before winning the tie on penalties. Monksville United made it three top flight sides eliminated on the Sunday as they took part in the only top flight tie of the round against Nile Bridge, holding the usually free-scoring two-time finalists to just a single goal victory.

Nearly joining them on the scrapheap were VLC FC, the four time champions battering the defence of eighth tier Norfiel County but Vishal Hepler in the Norfiel net managed to hold firm, saving a grand total of 16 shots in 125 minutes - the only one he couldn’t get a glove to came from Hatim Moffat’s free kick in the second half of extra time. Indeed, it was a good round for the minnows in general, as there weren’t any major one-sided scorelines this round that there have been in recent years. The Ultramarines, unsurprisingly, were involved in the highest scoring match of the round, hosting sixth tier Carneleon Town in an 11 goal thriller, with manager Casta Vindelle left furious at the atrocious defending that allowed the minnows to score four of them, twice dragging the hosts to level pegging in the first half before Titus Chaudry pushed the team on in the second.

6th IFCF Challengers Cup Qualifying Round 1st Leg

Starlight Boulevard FC (Squidroidia) 1-3 RGS Athletic
Walston Brook Albion 3-0 Letson Town (Ethane)

One more round before the group stages, and RGS have the bit between their teeth after their Champions League elimination, taking out their frustrations on Squidroidia’s Starlight Boulevard with a well taken victory, with goals for Nycolas Jackson and Ulima Salam in the first half setting up the tie for the Royals. Albion are also one round away from a maiden Challenger’s Cup group stage, and they also have done the job asked of them, hosting and demolishing Ethane’s Letson Town in the second half, two quick fire goals from Nabhan Finlay and Jonatony Romero around the hour mark.

ICEL Premier League Matchday 4

Seaton Town 0-1 VLC FC
Copper Communists SC 1-0 Polkation FC
FM Town 3-1 Indionion Athletic
RGS Athletic 9-2 UR Town
Norrion Rovers 2-0 Monksville United
Walston Brook Albion 1-0 Nile Bridge
Olympia FC 2-0 Tuntingone FC
Royal Jam FC 2-0 Seniors FC

22 goals in two games for UR Town, but it’s an 11 goal thriller of the wrong sort for the Ultramarines, as the Second Division champions travel to New Lodger City, who take much better advantage of the flimsy UR Town defence than Carneleon Town in the cup - a first half hat-trick for Kim and a brace for Sa’d al Din Latif really bolstering RGS’s goal difference at the top of the table early in the season. VLC stay two points behind their local rivals with a rather dreary victory in Seaton for the only away points this weekend, moving into second as Indionion faltered to the Fjorders. At the bottom, Monksville still remain goalless this season, barely getting out of their own half against Norrion, whilst there are also wins for Albion, Olympia and the Royal Jam.

6th IFCF Challengers Cup Qualifying Round 2nd Leg

RGS Athletic 1-1 Starlight Boulevard FC (AGG: 4-2)
Letson Town 2-3 Walston Brook Albion (AGG: 2-6)

RGS and Albion both book their places in the Challengers Cup group stages to make up a set of 5 Eastfielder sides across the three competitions - Albion fans would rather have had an easier time of it however as Letson Town threatened to run away with the game until Albion equalised and scored the first away goal.

ICEL Premier League Matchday 5

VLC FC 3-0 Copper Communists SC
Seaton Town 4-1 FM Town
Polkation FC 0-6 RGS Athletic
Indionion Athletic 0-2 Norrion Rovers
UR Town 1-1 Walston Brook Albion
Monksville United 2-4 Olympia FC
Nile Bridge 0-1 Royal Jam FC
Tuntingone FC 1-0 Seniors FC

The RGS train isn’t stopping, the Royals going full throttle in Art City and steamrolling the Leopards with another six goals, this time without reply, bringing their total for the season to 23 goals. In 5 games. No other team is even in double figures - second place VLC are surprisingly second in the goal race, a brace from Geraldene Benjamin enroute to a very comfortable 3-0 victory over the Communists. Olympia double both goal tallies for the season, having scored 4 and conceded 2 in previous games, although the Monks put up a terrific fight, twice levelling proceedings in the first half before a system change at the break put the visitors out of reach - notably, those are the Monks’ first goals this season, as they head to bottom of the table following a 1-1 draw in the first of the three Walston Brook derbies.

6th IFCF/54th Cup Winners Cup Preliminary Round 1st leg

Olympique de Rimouski (Quebec and Shingoryeo) 2-3 FC Tavernia

FC Tavernia, despite getting relegated last season, have the Challengers Cup to look forward to. Before that, the Cup Winner’s Cup as they travel to face Quebecois champions Olympique de Rimouski, Laurens Halliwell the star of the show with a goal and an assist as they nabbed three vital away goals.

ICEL Premier League Matchday 6

FM Town 0-2 VLC FC
RGS Athletic 4-3 Copper Communists SC
Norrion Rovers 2-1 Seaton Town
Walston Brook Albion 1-0 Polkation FC
Olympia FC 4-0 Indionion Athletic
Royal Jam FC 2-0 UR Town
Seniors FC 2-1 Monksville United
Tuntingone FC 0-2 Nile Bridge

Make that 27 goals in 6 games for the Royals, RGS having to fight hard for their 6th win of the season after the Communists increase their lead to two goals after the hour mark - indeed, it takes a Sten Wright free kick to win the match for the hosts in stoppage time. The rest of the chasing pack follow suit, Olympia making sure to keep their shooting boots at hand at home to the Hummingbirds with Natasa Horvat bookending the goals with a brace. Norrion however needed some luck against the Lions, Seaton taking a surprise early lead and holding the Stags at bay before a wind assisted clearance from a Seaton corner beats Chaim Fevison in the Lions net.

6th IFCF/54th Cup Winners Cup Preliminary Round 2nd leg

FC Tavernia 2-1 Olympique de Rimouski (AGG: 5-3)

FC Tavernia look untroubled in the second leg against Olympique de Rimouski, two first half goals allowing the Wyverns to hit cruise control, a late consolation doing little to dent their confidence.

King’s Commonwealth Cup Second Round

VLC rode it close last time, but the four time champions fall at the second hurdle of the KCC, as Seaton’s second team take full advantage of a defensive mix-up in the first half to take control of the tie. The second round wasn’t done with its scalps however, as VLC were joined on the Big 5 scrapheap by the Strawberries, the Jam Town side on the receiving end of the biggest upset of the round as ninth tier Moriemer Athletic took them to penalties and won - Royal Jam have never had much success in this competition, being the only team of the Big 5 not to have even reached a final, yet alone win it. Three Second Division sides also joined them in leaving the competition, including former champions Oldbridge FC who narrowly lost out to Honsadin.

One-time finalists Sunburbia FC ran their Premier League opponents close over 90 minutes, only for Fjorders striker Sham’a Ranger to head home a driven near post corner in stoppage time. Defending champions FC Tavernia weren’t far behind them, an early red card allowing their fifth tier opponents to build a 3-0 lead at half time before the Wyverns rallied and brought it back to level pegging, Lubna Deane’s 83rd minute penalty forcing extra time - the Wyverns would eventually hold out for a shootout win. The Ultramarines had little trouble however, scoring seven for the second consecutive cup round as they saw off seventh tier Cuprumville FC, this time with a much better performance defensively.

ICEL Premier League Standings

                         Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 RGS Athletic            6    6   0   0    27    7  +20    18
 2 VLC FC                  6    5   1   0    11    2   +9    16
 3 Norrion Rovers          6    5   0   1    10    3   +7    15
 4 Olympia FC              6    4   1   1    12    4   +8    13
 5 Royal Jam FC            6    4   1   1     8    4   +4    13
 6 Walston Brook Albion    6    4   1   1     5    2   +3    13
 7 Nile Bridge             6    3   0   3     9    4   +5     9
 8 FM Town                 6    3   0   3     8   10   −2     9
 9 Seaton Town             6    2   1   3     7    8   −1     7
10 Indionion Athletic      6    2   1   3     6   10   −4     7
11 Seniors FC              6    2   0   4     5   11   −6     6
12 Copper Communists SC    6    2   0   4     7   15   −8     6
13 Tuntingone FC           6    1   1   4     3    8   −5     4
14 Polkation FC            6    1   0   5     2   12  −10     3
15 UR Town                 6    0   1   5     5   17  −12     1
16 Monksville United       6    0   0   6     3   11   −8     0

ISideWith UK · by **Eastfield Lodge** » Sat Jul 03, 2021 7:42 pm

ICELFA Season 46: Part 2

6th IFCF Champions League Group Stage MD1

Olympia FC 2-1 Spartangrad (Eura)

6th IFCF Challengers Cup Group Stage MD1

FC Tavernia 0-3 KT Itzalovalle (Audioslavia)
FC Capri (Valanora) 3-1 RGS Athletic
Walston Brook Albion 1-2 Aleiusia Capital (Zeta Reka and Hugeltaldom)

6th IFCF Liga B Champions Trophy Group Stage MD1

UR Town 2-1 Saintsport Heath (Kelssek)

Olympia kick off their IFCF season with a bumper fixture that could easily be a later knockout round match in the Champions League or Copa de Campeones, taking on Euran giants Spartangrad. At home, the defending Premier League champions manage to draw on the support of the Mount Salt City fans to come from behind, Maisha Paree heading home to secure an opening group stage victory. Victories however are notably absent in the Challenger’s Cup this mid-week, with all three sides losing their opening matches - Albion couldn’t keep the visiting Zeta Rekan side out, with Aleiusia Capital dominating play despite Nabhan Finlay’s equaliser at the start of the second half. FC Tavernia made their bow in the Challenger’s Cup group stage as cup champions as part of an altered seeding criteria started last season by the ICELFA, but the Second Division side were heavily outclassed at home to KT Itzallovalle, the Audioslav side only cruising in third gear as they put three past a naive Wyverns defence. RGS however are no strangers to this level of competition, but they still put in a lame performance on the road against FC Capri.

ICEL Premier League Matchday 7

VLC FC 0-1 RGS Athletic
FM Town 1-1 Norrion Rovers
Copper Communists SC 1-1 Walston Brook Albion
Seaton Town 1-1 Olympia FC
Polkation FC 1-1 Royal Jam FC
Indionion Athletic 2-0 Seniors FC
UR Town 4-1 Tuntingone FC
Monksville United 2-5 Nile Bridge

The first Lodger City derby of the season took place at Vorgan Park, with the added spice of this being the third 1st vs 2nd battle of the season. Free-scoring league leaders RGS came, and the Wasps held their nerve extremely well - a Nya Murray penalty after she was brought down by Shaniya Arshad their downfall in the end. However, VLC will be counting themselves lucky to end the weekend in second place, as there were draws aplenty, with the rest of the chasing pack all travelling and all finishing with 1-1 draws - most notably, Norrion were losing for the vast majority of the match following a Raoull Sylla free kick in the sixth minute, finally cancelled out in the 86th minute through Roman Torshen. Albion and Olympia both had leads levelled late on, whilst Royal Jam were only leading for three minutes before Newt Homewood levelled in first half stoppage time. UR Town finally grab their first win of the season as they net a resounding victory against the Knights.

6th IFCF Champions League Group Stage MD2

Ponyville United (Equestria) 2-1 Olympia FC

6th IFCF Challengers Cup Group Stage MD2

Rosenpfelblatz City (Abanhfleft) 2-2 FC Tavernia
RGS Athletic 0-5 Condottiere (Freeport)
Tropicorp FC (Turori) 0-0 Walston Brook Albion

6th IFCF Liga B Champions Trophy Group Stage MD2

AS Lacédémonienne (Omerica) 3-4 UR Town

Bad to worse pretty much sums up this week in the group stages. To their credit, FC Tavernia did perform much better, as the Wyverns showed plenty of fighting spirit to come from 2-0 down, whilst Albion played to their strengths against Tropicorp and ground out a goalless draw. However, the big boys didn’t do themselves any credit, as defensive errors allowed Ponyville United to overturn Olympia’s half-time lead, whilst RGS decided to occupy the position of national embarrassment with a disappointing home demolition at the hands of Condottiere. UR Town in typical Ultramarine fashion did not make it easy for themselves, twice allowing their Omerican hosts to draw level at 1-1 and 3-3.

ICEL Premier League Matchday 8

Norrion Rovers 1-0 VLC FC
Walston Brook Albion 0-2 RGS Athletic
Olympia FC 1-0 FM Town
Royal Jam FC 2-0 Copper Communists SC
Seniors FC 0-0 Seaton Town
Tuntingone FC 0-0 Polkation FC
Nile Bridge 1-1 Indionion Athletic
Monksville United 0-5 UR Town

The Royals get their revenge this weekend, as RGS take the chance to avenge their final day defeat at the hands of Albion, a loss that handed Olympia the title. The visitors make no mistake, and have the fresher legs after midweek exploits (cynically noted being due to lack of effort against Condottiere by some fans), Strand and Girard-Vaillancourt with the goals. The Stags leapfrog VLC into second through a single goal win at Norrion Park, a loss that sees the Wasps tumble down the table into an annoyingly familiar fifth place as both Olympia and Royal Jam secure hard fought victories of their own. The Ultramarines grab the big result of the day though, a second win on the bounce seeing them out of the bottom three as they put 5 past a hopeless Monksville defence.

ICEL Premier League Matchday 9

VLC FC 1-1 Walston Brook Albion
Norrion Rovers 0-2 Olympia FC
RGS Athletic 0-3 Royal Jam FC
FM Town 1-0 Seniors FC
Copper Communists SC 0-1 Tuntingone FC
Seaton Town 1-0 Nile Bridge
Polkation FC 0-1 Monksville United
Indionion Athletic 3-1 UR Town

The top 6 all play each other this week, and there’s a big result in New Lodger City as Royal Jam find the key to break the RGS attack - the first league game they haven’t scored in all season, and 3 goals from the Strawberries, with Jennifer Farrow setting up two excellent through balls, see RGS hit the wall hard. However, Norrion aren’t the team to capitalise, as the Olympians are clinical in taking out the Stags in a match of few opportunities, including a very deft flick from Natasa Horvat to open scoring. As a result, Norrion fall to fourth behind Royal Jam, whilst VLC lose further ground on the top 4 as they let Albion grab an early lead, the Millers holding on to secure a vital away draw. The Monks finally get their first points of the season, taking on 15th place Polkation and winning courtesy of a fluked cross from Parker Ockden.

6th IFCF/54th Cup Winners Cup Round of 32 1st leg

FC Tavernia 1-1 Blacklake Blues (Taeshan)

11th Vilitan Cove Invitational Preliminary Round 1st Leg

Half Boy FC 2-0 Kellerville AFC (Commonwealth of Baker Park)

Two Second Division sides in midweek action this week, as FC Tavernia enter their second tie of the Cup Winners Cup, hosting Taeshan’s Blacklake Blues. The Wyverns do play well, but struggle to hit the back of the net, and their visitors take full advantage with the away goal. Half Boy FC enter the Vilitan Cove Invitational as ICCS champions, the Archers putting in a good performance against Baker Park’s Kellerville AFC, Miles Meadows and Coletta Core scoring either side of half time to win the first leg.

King’s Commonwealth Cup Third Round

Already having lost 75% of the teams from the competition, the KCC enters the Third Round, with 128 remaining teams facing off in 64 matches. There have been plenty of significant upsets in the past couple of rounds, but this time out RGS and Olympia both survive their tests, albeit narrowly as Olympia nearly let a three goal lead slip away to 8th tier Crucible FC, whilst RGS need to come from behind to see off Third Division opposition. Two other Premier League sides did lose out though, with the Communists being outclassed on home turf against sixth tier Triscellian, whilst UR Town, who had scored 7 goals in each of first two rounds, were completely shut out by another sixth tier opponent in Wikipedia FC. Clinar Rovers and Toclofania FC also exited the competition at the hands of lesser opponents, albeit to Fourth Division Liginara and Third Division Revisionists and both on penalties. The Hummingbirds nearly joined their neighbours in leaving the cup, Bias Rovers defending valiantly before the fifth tier side fell short on penalties. One side that was untroubled however were Seniors FC, the normally defensive Premier League outfit putting 6 goals past tenth tier Anigraz Wanderers.

6th IFCF Champions League Group Stage MD3

Freeport United (Freeport) 3-1 Olympia FC

6th IFCF Challengers Cup Group Stage MD3

FC Tavernia 1-4 Admiral Storevik (Savojarna)
Bikarish (Poafmersia) 2-2 RGS Athletic
Walston Brook Albion 3-2 Burnaby SC (Kelssek)

6th IFCF Liga B Champions Trophy Group Stage MD3

Hawabark Boulders (Banija) 2-0 UR Town

The halfway point of the group stages, and it doesn’t make for good reading for Eastfielder football. Olympia FC lose a second game in the Champions League against similar opponents to Ponyville, as Freeport United, the surprise package in recent years, live up to their reputation with a comfortable home win. The Wyverns are found wanting at home as Savojarna’s Admiral Storevik have little trouble in Tavernia, whilst RGS finally get a point on the board, coming from behind to snatch an unlikely draw against Bikarish. UR Town, at least, have 6 points to bank on as they fail to gain anything in their trip to Banija, but on the other hand, Albion get their fourth point of the campaign with an impressive comeback win against Kelssek’s Burnaby SC.

ICEL Premier League Matchday 10

Olympia FC 1-1 VLC FC
Royal Jam FC 1-1 Walston Brook Albion
Seniors FC 2-2 Norrion Rovers
Tuntingone FC 2-6 RGS Athletic
Nile Bridge 1-2 FM Town
Monksville United 1-0 Copper Communists SC
UR Town 2-1 Seaton Town
Indionion Athletic 2-0 Polkation FC

Normal service resumes for the Royals, after a few blips in the last couple of weeks, as they travel to Lodgertia and defeat a Tuntingone side that has been woefully mediocre this season, with only 8 points in 9 games before RGS put 6 goals past them. It’s a big statement victory that ended a weekend where the rest of the top 6 could only get draws - VLC take advantage of a very jaded Olympian team to strike early, only for Wilburn-Mason to head home Olympia’s only shot of the game from a corner. Royal Jam host Albion in a match for the purists, although a goal apiece is better entertainment for the neutral than what they usually put out. However, Norrion majorly drop the opportunity to move up the table, throwing away a 2 goal lead to Seniors after Clara Reader was sent off shortly after half-time. The Hummingbirds sneak ahead of Albion into 6th with a well worked win over Polkation.

6th IFCF Champions League Group Stage MD4

Olympia FC 1-1 Freeport United

6th IFCF Challengers Cup Group Stage MD4

Admiral Storevik 3-0 FC Tavernia
RGS Athletic 1-2 Bikarish
Burnaby SC 3-3 Walston Brook Albion

6th IFCF Liga B Champions Trophy Group Stage MD4

UR Town 1-3 Hawabark Boulders

It continues to be a terrible disaster in the IFCF for the Eastfielder clubs. Olympia manage to make progress in the reverse fixture against Freeport United, holding the visitors to a well earned draw, but FC Tavernia continue to struggle, another major defeat against Admiral Storevik all but ending their IFCF campaign. RGS are also eliminated in effect as they allow Bikarish to come from behind. The same goes for Albion after they fight out an entertaining draw against Burnaby SC. UR Town’s campaign however is on a knifeedge as they lose again to Hawabark Builders.

ICEL Premier League Matchday 11

VLC FC 0-2 Royal Jam FC
Olympia FC 2-2 Seniors FC
Walston Brook Albion 1-0 Tuntingone FC
Norrion Rovers 3-2 Nile Bridge
RGS Athletic 2-0 Monksville United
FM Town 1-1 UR Town
Copper Communists SC 1-2 Indionion Athletic
Seaton Town 2-1 Polkation FC

The league leaders continue to march on, this time sending Monksville to the chopping block as they try to recover from their poor exploits in the Challengers’ Cup. The Strawberries move into second and keep the gap to 6 points as they grab a big victory against the Wasps, leapfrogging the Olympians who are pegged back by Eliane Mir’s long range effort, the Silver Foxes holding the Mount Salt City side to a 2-2 draw. Norrion Rovers make it hard going at home to the Architects, needing all of stoppage time to reverse a 2-1 deficit with Roman Torshen and Gisella Dialogue grabbing the winning goals. The Wasps end up falling to seventh with their loss, after both Albion and the Hummingbirds grab narrow victories.

ICEL Premier League Matchday 12

Seniors FC 0-2 VLC FC
Tuntingone FC 0-0 Royal Jam FC
Nile Bridge 1-4 Olympia FC
Monksville United 0-2 Walston Brook Albion
UR Town 0-3 Norrion Rovers
Indionion Athletic 1-1 RGS Athletic
Polkation FC 1-1 FM Town
Seaton Town 1-1 Copper Communists SC

The Hummingbirds inflict RGS’ second dropped points of the season, Jasa York cancelling out Kalman Wilde’s opener to secure an excellent point. Meanwhile, the Strawberries don’t capitalise on that mistake as the Knights fight hard to keep the Royal Jam side at bay. That opens the door for the chasing pack looking at second place - the Stags occupy that second place spot after this weekend following a dominant victory over an exhausted Ultramarine side. Olympia aren’t far behind as the Architects are powerless to stop their attacks, a brace for Natasa Horvat in the first half as Olympia run out 4-1 winners. Albion and VLC also grab vital victories in their race for the best of the rest, with Albion moving into fifth and only four points behind Norrion in second.

6th IFCF/54th Cup Winners Cup Round of 32 2nd leg

Blacklake Blues 1-1 FC Tavernia (AGG: 2-2, Blacklake Blues win 3-0 on penalties)

11th Vilitan Cove Invitational Preliminary 2nd Leg

Kellerville AFC 2-2 Half Boy FC (AGG: 2-4)

The second legs for the Second Division sides in action, and FC Tavernia travel to Taeshan to finish off their tie against Blacklake Blues. An early away goal for the Wyverns is well earned given their early pressure, but the hosts rally, and in the end, an equaliser takes the match to penalties. FC Tavernia are exhausted, and miss every single one. The Archers on the other hand have their first leg win to bank on, and that they need to, as Kellerville quickly wipe out the 2 goal aggregate lead within the first half hour - goals for Half Boy either side of half time are enough to see them into the next round.

King’s Commonwealth Cup Fourth Round

Things are getting serious in the cup. The Fourth Round is the moment many teams start looking at the trophy in a more serious light, with many of the big teams having fallen in the early stages. The biggest result of the round is another such upset, where there is a repeat of the cup final from three seasons prior, with fourth tier Iratuen Loft hosting the Premier League leaders RGS Athletic - in that final, RGS were victorious, but this weekend it’s the minnows that utterly dominate proceedings, embarrassing the Royal with 3 first half goals. Elsewhere, Seniors FC also join the list of top flight teams eliminated, with SEW FC holding their nerve to take them out on penalties. One time winners Lodgertia United are on the end of a five tier tilt themselves as the Third Division side fall to eighth tier Conkers FC. Plenty of top sides almost bit the dust as well, most notably the Hummingbirds as 8th tier Clairvoyance Wanderers peg the Walston Brook side back with a late equaliser to force extra time, but they fail to get the job done on penalties. FM Town and Albion also need penalties to see off their plucky Second Division opponents.

6th IFCF Champions League Group Stage MD5

Spartangrad 4-1 Olympia FC

6th IFCF Challengers Cup Group Stage MD5

KT Itzalovalle 0-2 FC Tavernia
RGS Athletic 2-1 FC Capri
Aleiusia Capital 2-0 Walston Brook Albion

6th IFCF Liga B Champions Trophy Group Stage MD5

Saintsport Heath 4-3 UR Town

The penultimate day of the IFCF group stages leaves little to be desired for the Eastfielder clubs. Spartangrad show their superior quality in Eura as they demolish the Olympians, whilst RGS finally grab a victory of their own as they come from behind to beat FC Capri. FC Tavernia also grab an impressive victory, surprisingly dominating play against KT Itzalovalle as the Wyverns run out 2-0 victors. Albion fail to get going against Capital, but UR Town are still within a narrow shout of advancing, a 7 goal thriller against Saintsport Heath leaving the Ultramarines needing a victory in their last match and the other match going their way.

ICEL Premier League Matchday 13

VLC FC 1-0 Tuntingone FC
Seniors FC 1-5 Nile Bridge
Royal Jam FC 2-0 Monksville United
Olympia FC 1-0 UR Town
Walston Brook Albion 0-2 Indionion Athletic
Norrion Rovers 2-0 Polkation FC
RGS Athletic 4-0 Seaton Town
FM Town 0-3 Copper Communists SC

RGS continue to dominate the league, if nothing else. Seaton Town are the latest to come up against the Royal juggernaut and the latest to be swept aside, Theo Cashmore’s side being taken apart with every attack as the Royals put four past them. Nile Bridge though go one better, as the Architects don’t spare the Silver Foxes any respite as they demolish Seniors 5-1. Back at the top though, Norrion keep pace with the Royals with a simple victory against Polkation. The Ultramarines spent their match camped inside the Olympia half, but are unable to break down Malcolm Jafri’s well drilled defence - Lucas Stepanov’s counter goal proving the only difference in the scoreline.

6th IFCF Champions League Group Stage MD6

Olympia FC 0-2 Ponyville United

6th IFCF Challengers Cup Group Stage MD6

FC Tavernia 1-1 Rosenpfelblatz City
Condottiere 2-2 RGS Athletic
Walston Brook Albion 2-2 Tropicorp FC

6th IFCF Liga B Champions Trophy Group Stage MD6

UR Town 4-0 AS Lacédémonienne

The last attempt at a hurrah for the Eastfielder clubs, and it’s more of a whimper. Olympia crash and burn against Ponyville United, whilst all three Challenger’s Cup sides play out entertaining if fruitless draws. However, UR Town still have a chance, and it’s one they take. 4 goals against AS Lacédémonienne with a brace from Ya’qoob Mohd is enough to see them on 9 points, and with the other match going their way, UR Town sneak through on away goals head to head against Saintsport Heath.

ICEL Premier League Matchday 14

Nile Bridge 0-6 VLC FC
Monksville United 0-0 Tuntingone FC
UR Town 3-1 Seniors FC
Indionion Athletic 0-0 Royal Jam FC
Polkation FC 0-1 Olympia FC
Seaton Town 0-1 Walston Brook Albion
Copper Communists SC 2-3 Norrion Rovers
FM Town 1-0 RGS Athletic

Well, this was not a result that many expected to see, certainly not Fjorder fans, who were expecting their ritual drubbing at the hands of the Royals - instead, it’s a tired and weary performance from the league leaders as Mahdeeya Angelo curls home a long range effort to give FM Town the win. That opens the door for the chasing pack, and the Stags duly take advantage, coming from two goals down to beat the Communists - Raquel Accardi’s first goal only moments after FM Town broke the deadlock in Gamerville. The other big result of the day however came in Bridgetown, as VLC went wild with the attacking football, the Architects taken out by 6 different goalscorers. Olympia also take out the Leopards, a result leaving them in third and only three points off the leaders - Norrion in second place a point closer.

ICEL Premier League Standings

                         Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 RGS Athletic           14   11   1   2    43   14  +29    34
 2 Norrion Rovers         14   10   2   2    25   12  +13    32
 3 Olympia FC             14    9   4   1    25    9  +16    31
 4 Royal Jam FC           14    8   5   1    19    6  +13    29
 5 VLC FC                 14    8   3   3    22    8  +14    27
 6 Indionion Athletic     14    7   4   3    19   14   +5    25
 7 Walston Brook Albion   14    7   4   3    12    9   +3    25
 8 FM Town                14    6   3   5    15   18   −3    21
 9 Nile Bridge            14    5   1   8    24   24    0    16
10 Seaton Town            14    4   4   6    13   18   −5    16
11 UR Town                14    4   2   8    21   28   −7    14
12 Copper Communists SC   14    3   2   9    15   26  −11    11
13 Tuntingone FC          14    2   4   8     7   20  −13    10
14 Seniors FC             14    2   3   9    11   28  −17     9
15 Monksville United      14    2   1  11     7   27  −20     7
16 Polkation FC           14    1   3  10     5   22  −17     6

ISideWith UK · by **Eastfield Lodge** » Sun Jul 04, 2021 1:17 pm

ICELFA Season 46: Part 3

52nd Copa de Campeones Ro16 1st Leg

Qaric 1000 (Qzvarkian Qaz) 2-3 Olympia FC

Olympia kick off their Copa de Campeones campaign having ended their IFCF campaign only last week, travelling to Qvarkian Qaz but having trouble defending against Qaric 1000, the hosts twice equalising minutes after Olympia scored before a late winner from Mirielle Brewer.

ICEL Premier League Matchday 15

VLC FC 1-0 Monksville United
Nile Bridge 2-0 UR Town
Tuntingone FC 1-1 Indionion Athletic
Seniors FC 0-1 Polkation FC
Royal Jam FC 3-0 Seaton Town
Olympia FC 4-0 Copper Communists SC
Walston Brook Albion 1-0 FM Town
Norrion Rovers 2-1 RGS Athletic

And just like that, the title race is open for business, as the Stags are the new league leaders going into the halfway point of the season, with goals from Sébastien Brelsford and Andrew Ford enough to turn the match around against the Royals. RGS stay second by virtue of goal difference however, as the Communists are routed in Mount Salt City courtesy of a Zaaid Stepan brace, leaving Olympia in third and eight goals down on the Royals. The Strawberries are equally dominant at Niexai Lane, as they score two early goals to ease past the dormant Lions. VLC and Albion both register narrow home victories to keep pace with top 4, Albion moving back into sixth after the Hummingbirds are matched at Graham Road.

King’s Commonwealth Fifth Round

Harmonial CC (T4) 2-0 Vespner United (T10)
Iratuen Loft FC (T4) 2-1 Indionion Athletic (T1)
Polkation FC (T1) 0-2 East Monurtag (T4)
Seaton Athletic (T3) 1-1 YLW FC (T2) (1-2 AET)
Mineville FC (T5) 0-1 Xilon OC (T2)
Honsadin FC (T3) 0-2 High Lyn FC (T3)
Walston Brook Albion (T1) 2-0 Frelstom FC (T8)
Matrices United (T7) 1-0 Benopia AC (T2)
Reactions Athletic (T8) 0-2 Revisionists (T3)
SEW FC (T5) 3-1 Triscellian (T6)
Xiyes Town (T9) 1-1 Marepacopolis FC (T6) (1-2 AET)
Conkers FC (T8) 0-3 Hilunvale FC (T5)
Nile Bridge (T1) 0-0 Micronopia United (T2) (1-0 AET)
Seaton Town (T1) 1-2 Olympia FC (T1)
FM Town (T1) 2-2 FC Tavernia (T2) (2-3 AET)
Pindale Rovers (T5) 4-1 Caldarin FC (T3)

Only 16 matches at this stage of the competition, 32 teams inching ever closer to the title. Defending champions FC Tavernia are the beneficiaries of a red card around the hour mark in Gamerville, with the Fjorders promptly losing a 2 goal lead to the Wyverns, the champions scoring in extra time to book their place. The Fjorders weren’t the only Premier League side to fall, as upsets reared their head - Iratuen Loft make it consecutive top flight scalps as they come from behind to take out high-flying Indionion Athletic. Premier League strugglers Polkation will be secretly glad of their newly found rest weekends as they falter to East Monurtag, the Leopards fans making their displeasure well known however. At least the other big cats can be proud of their exit, as the Lions are taken apart by some quality attacking play at home to 4 time champions Olympia FC, a late consolation well deserved. Matrices United remain the lowest ranked side in the competition, shaking off early pressure and two disallowed goals to beat visitors Benopia AC.

11th Vilitan Cove Invitational Round of 16 1st Leg

Half Boy FC 0-1 Urrheddiao (Chromatika)

The Archers are one of three remaining sides in international competition this season, but that number looks like it could be cut to two as they lose at home, Kenyon Lacroix’s former side with the edge on the pitch.

ICEL Premier League Matchday 16

UR Town 0-0 VLC FC
Indionion Athletic 2-0 Monksville United
Polkation FC 0-2 Nile Bridge
Seaton Town 1-2 Tuntingone FC
Copper Communists SC 2-0 Seniors FC
FM Town 0-5 Royal Jam FC
RGS Athletic 2-1 Olympia FC
Norrion Rovers 1-0 Walston Brook Albion

The division’s two best attacks meet in New Lodger City, and they produce a very dismal and boring first half, Maisha Paree with the only real effort as she fluffed a pullback. The second half was much better viewing though, the game brought to life as Girard-Vaillancourt converted a beautiful free kick straight after the break. The visitors weren’t fazed and kept coming, scoring with about 10 minutes to go - however, they didn’t reset quickly enough, and Sten Wright quickly pounced on a speculative long ball from kickoff, breaking the back line and slotting beneath Thijn Persson. Pressure on, but the Stags answered in brilliant fashion, as they put in a controlling performance to beat the Millers. That The Hummingbirds were quick to take advantage of that result to leapfrog Albion with a win over the Monks, whilst the Strawberries were unrecognisable as FM Town were swept away by 5 different counter attacking goals.

52nd Copa de Campeones Ro16 2nd Leg

Olympia FC 1-0 Qaric 1000 (AGG: 4-2)

It wasn’t clean or entertaining, but Olympia grind out the result they need in the return leg, Trevor Finney making sure of Olympia’s place in the quarter-finals after half an hour.

ICEL Premier League Matchday 17

VLC FC 4-1 Indionion Athletic
UR Town 2-0 Polkation FC
Monksville United 0-1 Seaton Town
Nile Bridge 4-3 Copper Communists SC
Tuntingone FC 6-1 FM Town
Seniors FC 3-3 RGS Athletic
Royal Jam FC 1-1 Norrion Rovers
Olympia FC 1-1 Walston Brook Albion

Hearts in mouth for Norrion fans all weekend as the early match against Royal Jam ends in a rather lucky draw for the visitors, as the Strawberries concede through a bizarre back pass own goal in an otherwise defensively impenetrable performance. That opens the door for RGS to move top of the league, but the Silver Foxes are desperate for points in their own race for survival, running out a surprised two goal lead before the Royals have a chance to respond. RGS manage to claw it back to 2-2, but need a further stoppage equaliser from Seung-Yoon Kim to salvage a vital point. Olympia and Albion also play out a tired tactical draw, meaning the only movement in the top seven comes from VLC, the Wasps demolishing sixth place Indionion to narrow the gap to the IFCF places to a single point. 7 goals are scored in two mid-table matchups, with two very different stories to tell, as the Knights put some distance between themselves and the bottom three with a thumping win against FM Town.

ICEL Premier League Matchday 18

Polkation FC 0-2 VLC FC
Seaton Town 1-0 Indionion Athletic
Copper Communists SC 0-6 UR Town
FM Town 4-1 Monksville United
RGS Athletic 4-0 Nile Bridge
Norrion Rovers 3-0 Tuntingone FC
Walston Brook Albion 2-0 Seniors FC
Olympia FC 3-1 Royal Jam FC

It’s a very one-sided weekend in the league, as every match bar one ends in at least a two goal victory. The Ultramarines kick off proceedings in the Copper Dome with the weekend’s biggest victory, as the Communist fans leave early when Ya’qoob Mohd lobs Ferdinand Mack for his second goal and the visitors fifth. Seniors and Polkation however don’t manage to close the gap to safety, still at four points, following their losses to Albion and VLC, with the Wasps moving into fourth after the Olympians also leapfrog the Strawberries - an early Marta Sargent goal not enough for the visitors to prevent the hosts scoring three in response. The Royals stay within touching distance of the title despite the Stags victory against the Knights, as the Architects fall by the wayside with little resistance

11th Vilitan Cove Invitational Round of 16 2nd Leg

Urrheddiao 1-1 Half Boy FC (AGG: 2-1)

To their credit, they gave a good go of it, and for the longest time it felt like this match could head to extra time following Waail Sadiq’s first half goal, but a late goal from the hosts was enough to win the tie for the Chromatiks.

King’s Commonwealth Cup Sixth Round

Olympia FC (T1) 2-1 YLW FC (T2)
Hilunvale FC (T5) 1-2 Revisionists (T3)
Marepacopolis FC (T6) 0-1 Xilon OC (T2)
Matrices United (T7) 1-1 High Lyn FC (T3) (1-2 AET)
Harmonial CC (T4) 0-1 FC Tavernia (T2)
Walston Brook Albion (T1) 1-0 East Monurtag (T4)
SEW FC (T5) 2-2 Pindale Rovers (T5) (3-3 AET, 1-2 PKs)
Iratuen Loft FC (T4) 3-4 Nile Bridge (T1)

One step from the quarter-finals for the 16 teams in the Sixth Round, the upsets have all but dried out - Matrices United of the seventh tier, the lowest ranked side playing this round, came the closest as they forced extra time against Third Division High Lyn with a late equaliser, only to concede in extra time. However, no match was won by more than goal, not more evident than in Iratuen, where Nile Bridge had to come from a goal down twice to avoid being the third top flight team in a row to be knocked out by Fourth Division Iratuen Loft, a cup classic 7 goal thriller. YLW FC threatened Olympia with extra time after grabbing a late goal, but couldn’t press their momentum for an equaliser, whilst defending champions FC Tavernia needed a penalty to see off Harmonial CC.

6th IFCF Liga B Champions Trophy Eighth-Finals 1st Leg

UR Town 2-2 Cedar Township (Taeshan)

The only Eastfielder team left in IFCF competition, UR Town continue with their flag flying struggles, fighting tooth and nail with Taeshan’s Cedar Township as both sides were evenly matched all over the pitch - the visitors holding the advantage with 2 away goals going into the second leg.

ICEL Premier League Matchday 19

VLC FC 0-0 Seaton Town
Polkation FC 0-1 Copper Communists SC
Indionion Athletic 0-1 FM Town
UR Town 6-3 RGS Athletic
Monksville United 0-3 Norrion Rovers
Nile Bridge 2-2 Walston Brook Albion
Tuntingone FC 1-2 Olympia FC
Seniors FC 0-1 Royal Jam FC

Of course, Ultramarine fans can forgive their midweek travails with this result. 11 goals were scored in the reverse fixture in New Lodger City, as the Royals ran out 9-2 winners. This weekend sees another 9 goals in this fixture, but it’s the hosts that are scoring them, with four different defenders bagging first half goals as UR Town finish 3-1 up by half-time at the Reynarn Arena. It’s a big result in the title race, as the Stags put three past the side at the bottom of the table to go four points clear of the Royals, whilst Olympia come from behind against the struggling Knights, Devyn Nasser’s sliding finish putting the visitors level with RGS on points. The Strawberries move back into fourth with a win after VLC are held to a goalless draw by the Lions - however, the race for second is still very much heating up as fifth placed VLC only sit three behind the Royals in second.

52nd Copa de Campeones Quarter-Finals 1st Leg

Eastburg United (Whirl Islands) 0-1 Olympia FC

Olympia are in charge of their Copa destiny following their trip to the Whirl Islands, defending champions Eastburg United unable to break down the Olympian defence.

ICEL Premier League Matchday 20

Copper Communists SC 2-0 VLC FC
FM Town 1-0 Seaton Town
RGS Athletic 4-1 Polkation FC
Norrion Rovers 1-0 Indionion Athletic
Walston Brook Albion 1-0 UR Town
Olympia FC 5-0 Monksville United
Royal Jam FC 3-1 Nile Bridge
Seniors FC 0-0 Tuntingone FC

It’s a messy and wasteful performance from the Stags, but Roman Torshen grabs the goal they need against the Hummingbirds, the league leaders keeping their advantage to four points. RGS for their part keep things alive as they put four past the Leopards, whilst Olympia close the goal difference gap by putting five past the Monks without reply, keeping pace in the title race. The Strawberries can’t be counted out yet either, as they put an early setback against the Architects behind them at Niexai Lane. However, the Wasps just don’t look like title material as the Communists grab a second consecutive win to build a 9 point gap to the drop zone - Seniors fans would be disappointed that their performance against Knights only yielded a goalless draw.

6th IFCF Liga B Champions Trophy Eighth-Finals 2nd Leg

Cedar Township 0-3 UR Town (AGG: 2-5)

What were Ultramarine fans worried about again? Despite their derby defeat at the weekend, UR Town turn up the pressure on Cedar Township, the Taeshani side crumbling under the weight of the visitors’ attack.

ICEL Premier League Matchday 21

VLC FC 1-1 FM Town
Copper Communists SC 5-0 RGS Athletic
Seaton Town 2-2 Norrion Rovers
Polkation FC 0-1 Walston Brook Albion
Indionion Athletic 0-1 Olympia FC
UR Town 1-2 Royal Jam FC
Monksville United 2-0 Seniors FC
Nile Bridge 5-2 Tuntingone FC

Where was this Communist side all season? The Copper Dome sees a second consecutive demolition of visitors from New Lodger City, as a ten minute Sander Kane hat-trick across half-time annihilates the Royals, and deals a serious blow to their title hopes. However, Norrion fail to make full use of the gift, as the Stags manage to throw away a two goal lead against the Lions, Jennie Wise capping off a ten minute comeback with an emphatic diving header. Olympia however are the real winners this weekend, jumping into second and cutting the gap to Norrion to only two points. Things get worse for the Royals, as they fall to fourth following the Strawberries comeback win in Walston Brook, whilst VLC have fallen quite some way off the pace as a draw against the Fjorders allows Albion to draw level on points.

ICEL Premier League Matchday 22

RGS Athletic 1-2 VLC FC
Norrion Rovers 3-0 FM Town
Walston Brook Albion 1-0 Copper Communists SC
Olympia FC 1-2 Seaton Town
Royal Jam FC 1-1 Polkation FC
Seniors FC 0-2 Indionion Athletic
Tuntingone FC 2-1 UR Town
Nile Bridge 1-1 Monksville United

RGS’ season is crumbling fast, and this is the result they would have least wanted at this point of the season - the Wasps winning in the Royals’ own back stadium inflicts RGS’ 3rd loss in 4 games as their early season form has vanished very quickly. Albion also secure a standard defensive Millers victory against the Communists, seeing both themselves and the Wasps right back in the race for the top 4, only 2 points behind RGS. The Royals have qualified for UICA or IFCF football in every single season the ICELFA have submitted clubs so far, so the suggestion they would ever fail to qualify would have been absurd one even a few months ago. At the top, it’s starting to look like Norrion’s title to lose, as the Stags put three goals past the Fjorders to break the 50 point mark. The gap is now back at 5 points as the Lions dent Olympia’s title hopes with two goals either side of the hour mark wiping out the host’s early advantage, whilst the Leopards break the Strawberries defence the one time they need to grab an unlikely draw.

ICEL Premier League Standings

                         Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Norrion Rovers         22   16   4   2    41   16  +25    52
 2 Olympia FC             22   14   5   3    43   16  +27    47
 3 Royal Jam FC           22   13   7   2    36   13  +23    46
 4 RGS Athletic           22   14   2   6    61   34  +27    44
 5 VLC FC                 22   12   6   4    32   13  +19    42
 6 Walston Brook Albion   22   12   6   4    21   13   +8    42
 7 Indionion Athletic     22    9   5   8    25   23   +2    32
 8 FM Town                22    9   4   9    23   35  −12    31
 9 Nile Bridge            22    9   3  10    41   39   +2    30
10 Seaton Town            22    7   6   9    20   27   −7    27
11 UR Town                22    7   3  12    37   38   −1    24
12 Copper Communists SC   22    7   2  13    28   41  −13    23
13 Tuntingone FC          22    5   6  11    21   34  −13    21
14 Seniors FC             22    2   5  15    14   41  −27    11
15 Monksville United      22    3   2  17    11   44  −33    11
16 Polkation FC           22    2   4  16     8   35  −27    10

ISideWith UK · by **Eastfield Lodge** » Sun Jul 04, 2021 5:24 pm

ICELFA Season 46: Part 4

6th IFCF Liga B Champions Trophy Quarter-Finals 1st Leg

NGSA Ulyanof (Kelssek) 2-4 UR Town

UR Town decide to turn up for the first leg of their LBCT tie this time, but it takes them a while as NGSA Ulyanof grab the early goal in this tie. The Ultramarines do rally however, with Titus Chaudry scoring tap ins with both feet enroute to giving the visitors a 4-1 lead - a late consolation seems like it will do little to stop UR Town from advancing.

King’s Commonwealth Cup Quarter-Finals

Revisionists (T3) 1-0 Pindale Rovers (T5)
Xilon OC (T2) 1-2 FC Tavernia (T2)
Nile Bridge (T1) 1-1 Olympia FC (T1) (2-4 AET)
Walston Brook Albion (T1) 2-0 High Lyn FC (T3)

The last 8 upon us, and the big teams are all taking this very seriously - Olympia may have a Copa match in midweek, but it doesn’t stop the defending league champions from fighting the Architects over the course of 120 minutes, a brace from Lucas Stepanov in extra time one for four goals to go in as defences tired, but it was enough to split the sides as book Olympia a place in the final four. Revisionists will be the only representative from the Third Division as two of the three lowest ranked sides met in Revisionism City, the hosts edging a cagey affair. The Orienteers capitalise on an early error to lead against FC Tavernia, but the defending champions come back at them, two goals in ten second half minutes putting the Wyverns one game away from a repeat appearance in the Memorial Stadium. Albion however have little trouble booking their spot, High Lyn offering little in way of attacking threat against the Premier League’s best defence.

52nd Copa de Campeones Quarter-Finals 2nd Leg

Olympia FC 4-4 Eastburg United (AGG: 5-4)

Maybe going all out in extra time against Nile Bridge was a bad idea. 8 goals are scored in a mental match at the Olympic Park as first Olympia and then Eastburg United both find themselves a goal down twice, 4 equalisers in total as neither side mounted a recognisable defensive effort, Natasa Horvat in particular being able to dance her way through the Eastburg defence with ease enroute to two goals. Olympia fans are glad for the victory in the first leg though, a single goal putting them through on aggregate.

ICEL Premier League Matchday 23

VLC FC 0-0 Norrion Rovers
RGS Athletic 1-0 Walston Brook Albion
FM Town 1-4 Olympia FC
Copper Communists SC 1-1 Royal Jam FC
Seaton Town 0-3 Seniors FC
Polkation FC 0-0 Tuntingone FC
Indionion Athletic 1-2 Nile Bridge
UR Town 2-0 Monksville United

VLC still protest their relevance in the title race by dragging Norrion down to their level, dire football producing a bleak goalless draw, but it’s not good news for the league leaders given the news from across town. It’s a single goal, but it’s an important goal for the Royals, who manage to arrest their slide down the table somewhat as Kim gives them three points against Albion with a tidy turn and finish. It’s a result that puts them back above Royal Jam, following the Strawberries poor display against the Communists, Shaun MacCollum scoring with his first touch as a substitute to give the Communists a crucial point. Olympia now become the side with the highest goal difference in the league, and take advantage of Norrion’s draw the previous day to close the gap to three points after putting four past FM Town.

6th IFCF Liga B Champions Trophy Quarter-Finals 2nd Leg

UR Town 2-0 NGSA Ulyanof (AGG: 6-2)

It’s a simple enough task for the Ultramarines in the return leg of the quarter-finals, keeping it nice and simple for a place in the last four.

ICEL Premier League Matchday 24

Walston Brook Albion 0-2 VLC FC
Olympia FC 0-2 Norrion Rovers
Royal Jam FC 0-3 RGS Athletic
Seniors FC 1-2 FM Town
Tuntingone FC 1-0 Copper Communists SC
Nile Bridge 0-1 Seaton Town
Monksville United 1-0 Polkation FC
UR Town 4-1 Indionion Athletic

Mount Salt City sees a first versus second showdown not involving RGS, but it's the Stags who prevail with two headers from two set pieces, Gisella Dialogue and Patric Engen opening up the gap at the top of the table back to 6 points. Third versus fourth is the other tasty meal on display, as Royal Jam seek to secure their challenge on the Champions League spots against a Royal side determined to salvage a title challenge - in the end, it’s another win for the visitors as a brace from Seung-Yoon Kim sees them move back into the top two on goal difference. It gets worse for the Strawberries though, as that loss put them within touching distance of VLC, following the Wasps’ victory against Albion.

ICEL Premier League Matchday 25

VLC FC 1-1 Olympia FC
Walston Brook Albion 0-1 Royal Jam FC
Norrion Rovers 5-0 Seniors FC
RGS Athletic 3-0 Tuntingone FC
FM Town 2-1 Nile Bridge
Copper Communists SC 1-0 Monksville United
Seaton Town 0-2 UR Town
Polkation FC 0-3 Indionion Athletic

It’s getting more and more difficult to see a way for Norrion to lose this now. They have that look of champions, and also the luck of champions as well, as two early yellow cards for Hadley Higginson sees Seniors reduced to ten players for 80 minutes. The Stags run roughshod over the Silver Foxes, and put the pressure on the Royals to keep pace. They duly oblige, albeit in less traumatic fashion as Nycolas Jackson bags a hat-trick to sink the Knights. However, Olympia feel the pressure a bit too much, allowing the Wasps to break early and successfully on them before the visitors have a change to regroup - a draw sees them fall two behind RGS, and only two ahead of fifth placed VLC as the Challengers Cup race continues. Royal Jam still sit in between them, holding on to fourth after a brilliant defensive battle against Albion. However, one race has almost concluded, as the Communists grab a single goal against the Monks to move out of 13th, leaving the bottom three 11 and 14 points from safety with 15 points to play for

52nd Copa de Campeones Semi-Finals 1st Leg

Olympia FC 1-0 Revolutionaries (Eura)

Quite possibly Olympia’s biggest game of the season so far, as they host Gold League champions Revolutionaries in what is an entertaining, if goal-lite, match at the Olympic Park, Maisha Paree the sole player able to beat an opposing keeper as Olympia grab an unlikely advantage.

ICEL Premier League Matchday 26

Royal Jam FC 1-0 VLC FC
Seniors FC 0-2 Olympia FC
Tuntingone FC 0-1 Walston Brook Albion
Nile Bridge 1-1 Norrion Rovers
Monksville United 2-2 RGS Athletic
UR Town 2-2 FM Town
Indionion Athletic 1-1 Copper Communists SC
Polkation FC 0-1 Seaton Town

That was a big chance wasted for the Stags this weekend. The Monks aren’t leaving the top flight without a fight, and they certainly bring the match to the Royals, coming back from Kim’s early goal to lead into the last 5 minutes, before substitute Nya Murray spared RGS some blushed. That gave Norrion a chance to run away with the title, but the gap remains as it is, as the Architects manage to hold their nerve at home to deny the league leaders a win. Olympia are the big winners from this though as they close the gap, drawing level on points with RGS after they defeat Seniors on the road. It’s a loss that leaves the Silver Foxes teetering on the edge, but the Knights fail to relegated them as they lose to Albion. Going down are Polkation however, as they whimpered to home defeat against the Lions.

6th IFCF Liga B Champions Trophy Semi-Finals 1st Leg

UR Town 0-2 Hawabark Builders (Banija)

Familiar opponents for the Ultramarines in the LBCT semi-finals, as they face off against Banijan side Hawabark Builders for the third time this season, and for the third time this season, they lose by a two goal margin.

King’s Commonwealth Cup Semi-Finals

Olympia FC (T1) 2-0 Revisionists (T3)
FC Tavernia (T2) 1-1 Walston Brook Albion (T1) (1-2 AET)

It wasn’t to be for the Revisionists, as the Third Division side are no match for a rested Olympia side with one eye on the Copa de Campeones and half an eye on the Premier League - goals from Rigby Headley and Jessie Regnier enough to see the Mount Salt City through. The other semi-final is a much closer affair however, as defending champions FC Tavernia look to be the first recurring finalists since Olympia 8 seasons ago. They strike early, but Albion control the game thereafter, with Archibald Sanson grabbing an equaliser minutes into the second half and then setting up Torunna Soriano for an extra time winner.

ICEL Premier League Matchday 27

VLC FC 3-0 Seniors FC
Royal Jam FC 2-0 Tuntingone FC
Olympia FC 3-1 Nile Bridge
Walston Brook Albion 2-0 Monksville United
Norrion Rovers 3-2 UR Town
RGS Athletic 2-1 Indionion Athletic
FM Town 1-0 Polkation FC
Copper Communists SC 1-0 Seaton Town

It’s officially curtains for the remaining teams in the drop zone, as losses for Seniors and Monksville United see them both relegated to the Second Division. The Stags are showing some of the jitters that dog impending title winners, and they nearly throw away the game against UR Town as the visitors are the beneficiary of a terrible own goal where Isabel Vargas headed past her own keeper, but the hosts recover, Roman Torshen scoring the first and setting up the equaliser before Accardi sealed Norrion’s victory. RGS and Olympia both keep the title race, and more importantly the race for second place, alive with convincing wins of their own, despite the Royals conceding a late consolation to the Hummingbirds - as it stands, Norrion sit six clear of those two with nine to play for, with RGS only 3 goals clear of Olympia in terms of goal difference. The Strawberries aren’t out of it through, sitting only a point further back in fourth, whilst VLC are clinging to the barest of hopes, as they sit in fifth and 6 points off 4th - as it stands, VLC’s best hope of IFCF football is Olympia winning the KCC final.

52nd Copa de Campeones Semi-Finals 2nd Leg

Revolutionaries 4-2 Olympia FC (FT 1-0; AGG: 4-3)

You can’t fault Olympia for their performance over the two legs, especially with the entertainment they put on show here. Revolutionaries held their nerve at home and levelled the tie in the first half, but Olympia were dogged in their efforts to keep the tie alive. Where there was calm controlled football in normal time, extra time was pure unadulterated chaos with 5 goals in 30 minutes. Natasa Horvat grabbed the opening goal in extra time before the hosts equalised, the away goal requiring Revolutionaries to win outright. Watts-Galgundec then grabbed a second with ten minutes to play, and Olympia looked certain to advance to the final. Less certain 5 minutes later when the hosts equalised again, and it was all hands on deck defensively. It wasn’t enough though, and the Revolutionaries would be heading into the final.

ICEL Premier League Matchday 28

Tuntingone FC 0-2 VLC FC
Nile Bridge 1-0 Seniors FC
Monksville United 0-0 Royal Jam FC
UR Town 1-7 Olympia FC
Indionion Athletic 0-3 Walston Brook Albion
Polkation FC 0-1 Norrion Rovers
Seaton Town 1-5 RGS Athletic
Copper Communists SC 1-1 FM Town

Norrion have all but wrapped up the title, but it doesn’t stop RGS and Olympia from going all out and trying to catch them. The Royals start the weekend off in style as they visit Seaton, goals for Girard-Vaillancourt, Jackson and Kim negating the Lions own effort on the stroke of half time. It was a big statement victory, and one that Olympia promptly ignored - despite their 120 minute stint in Eura in midweek, Olympia came out the more energetic of the two sides and just ran the show, with a hat-trick for Lucas Stepanov helping Olympia close the goal difference gap to the Royals to just a single goal as the Ultramarines have seven put past them. The Stags follow up those two big victories with a laboured performance in Art City, but they get the job done with a single goal. 6 points clear, 6 to play for. As for the Strawberries, they’ve fallen behind and have it all to do after the Monks do well to hold them to a draw.

6th IFCF Liga B Champions Trophy Semi-Finals 2nd Leg

Hawabark Builders 0-0 UR Town (AGG: 2-0)

It’s the end of the road for the Ultramarines international campaign, as the Banijan Builders grind out the second leg of the semi-final for a goalless draw, riding through to the final on their first leg victory

ICEL Premier League Matchday 29

VLC FC 4-0 Nile Bridge
Tuntingone FC 3-0 Monksville United
Seniors FC 1-1 UR Town
Royal Jam FC 1-1 Indionion Athletic
Olympia FC 3-0 Polkation FC
Walston Brook Albion 2-0 Seaton Town
Norrion Rovers 0-1 Copper Communists SC
RGS Athletic 8-0 FM Town

Of course, like every season the leaders cannot just make it easy for themselves. Copper Communists once again play their role as end of season spoilers, this time preventing the Stags from celebrating in front of their own fans with a single goal victory in Norrion Park. RGS may well have secured their goal difference advantage going into the final day, as they finally enact their ritual of the Fjorders, putting eight goals past the Gamerville side in response to Olympia’s three against already relegated Polkation FC. That leaves Norrion three clear of both RGS and Olympia, with both sides also holding a better goal difference compared to the Stags - RGS are 6 goals ahead of Olympia as well, and for added spice, the Royals host the Stags on the final day. Behind them, Royal Jam struggled to a draw against the Hummingbirds, and as a result are yet to secure IFCF football for next season - VLC’s crushing victory over Nile Bridge leaves them two points behind, and with a much better goal difference as well. Albion still have pride to fight for, as they remain two points behind the Wasps in sixth.

ICEL Premier League Matchday 30

Monksville United 1-1 VLC FC
UR Town 3-1 Nile Bridge
Indionion Athletic 2-1 Tuntingone FC
Polkation FC 0-2 Seniors FC
Seaton Town 1-1 Royal Jam FC
Copper Communists SC 0-2 Olympia FC
FM Town 2-1 Walston Brook Albion
RGS Athletic 1-2 Norrion Rovers

For the first time in 38 seasons, Norrion Rovers are champions of the Premier League! It’s a tense affair in the King Iqbal stadium, but the Stags are determined and it shows on the pitch. Ginton West grabs a fifteenth minute goal from a free kick perfectly curled into the far corner from 29 yards, dipping and beating Eddie Sadiq’s fingertips by millimetres. Norrion wrapped up the title in the second half, Roman Torshen holding off Kalman Wilde to fire home from the edge of the box shortly after the hour mark. Whilst RGS did claw one back with 4 minutes to go through Nya Murray’s nodded effort, it wasn’t enough - the Royals failed to create another chance after that, and really wouldn’t have deserved to score either. RGS Athletic will enter the Challengers’ Cup next season as a result, as the Communists continue to rain on their parade even from a distance - despite beating Norrion the previous week, they have no answer to the Olympians attacking flair, with first half goals for Brewer and Nasser booking Olympia’s place in the Champions League.

King’s Commonwealth Cup Final

Olympia FC 0-2 Walston Brook Albion

Last season’s league champions, this season’s league’s runners-up and Copa semi finalists Olympia take on Albion in the cup final, who have had a very good couple of years as they missed out on the league title last season and made it to the IFCF group stages this season. Albion are in only their second final, having last lost the final to FM Town 6 seasons ago, whilst Olympia are in their seventh, four time winners last appearing in the final only 4 seasons ago where they lost to UR Town.

Having secured their Champions League place, an exhausting season finally caught up with the Olympians, and it showed as they put in a laboured performance in the final, with Nabhan Finlay and Ulyaa Cowan scoring either side of half time to secure a first ever King’s Commonwealth Cup title for Albion, and with it, a place in the Challengers Cup and the Cup Winners Cup.

ICEL Premier League Standings

    Team                       P   W   D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
  1 Norrion Rovers            30  21   6   3  55  21  +34  69 Champions/CdC/CL
  2 Olympia FC                30  20   6   4  65  22  +43  66 CL
  3 RGS Athletic              30  20   3   7  86  40  +46  63 ChC
  4 Royal Jam FC              30  16  11   3  43  19  +24  59 ChC
  5 VLC FC                    30  16   9   5  45  16  +29  57
  6 Walston Brook Albion      30  16   6   8  30  19  +11  54 ChC/CWC
  7 FM Town                   30  13   6  11  34  53  -19  45
  8 Indionion Athletic        30  11   7  12  35  37   -2  40
  9 UR Town                   30  11   5  14  54  53   +1  38
 10 Nile Bridge               30  11   4  15  48  54   -6  37
 11 Copper Communists SC      30  10   5  15  34  47  -13  35
 12 Seaton Town               30   9   7  14  24  41  -17  34
 13 Tuntingone FC             30   7   7  16  26  44  -18  28
 14 Seniors FC                30   4   6  20  21  55  -34  18 Relegated
 15 Monksville United         30   4   5  21  15  55  -40  17 Relegated
 16 Polkation FC              30   2   5  23   8  47  -39  11 Relegated

ICEL Second Division Standings

    Team                        P   W  D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
  1 Toclofania FC              30  19  6   5  58  24  +34  63 Champions/LBCT
  2 Xilon OC                   30  18  6   6  42  20  +22  60 Promoted/LBCT
  3 Micronopia United          30  18  5   7  65  32  +33  59 Promoted/LBCT
  4 FC Tavernia                30  15  9   6  64  39  +25  54
  5 Pontifucia United          30  15  5  10  65  41  +24  50
  6 Yillog City                30  14  7   9  34  20  +14  49
  7 Sunburbia FC               30  13  9   8  37  28   +9  48
  8 Forest Rangers             30  13  6  11  37  35   +2  45
  9 Oldbridge FC               30  13  5  12  35  39   -4  44
 10 Half Boy FC                30  11  9  10  43  45   -2  42
 11 Clinar Rovers              30  11  6  13  44  51   -7  39
 12 Jam Mountain Island        30   8 10  12  31  40   -9  34
 13 Benopia AC                 30   6  9  15  22  37  -15  27
 14 Macaronia FC               30   7  3  20  28  67  -39  24 Relegated
 15 YLW FC                     30   5  6  19  28  67  -39  21 Relegated
 16 Revisionists Athletic      30   1  5  24  13  61  -48   8 Relegated

ISideWith UK · by **Eastfield Lodge** » Sun Jul 04, 2021 5:54 pm

ICELFA Youth League

Under-18 Premier League

Central Division One Standings

   Team                              P   W  D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
 1 Tavernia Academy                 24  11  9   4  27  27   +0  42 Champions
 2 Lodger Juniors                   24  10  6   8  29  23   +6  36
 3 Mount Salt Football Academy      24   8  2  14  24  31   -7  26
 4 Farond YFC                       24   6  5  13  23  34  -11  23 Relegated

Serenelian Division One Standings

   Team                       P   W   D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
 1 Marepacopolis JFC         24  14   6   4  34  18  +16  48 Champions
 2 New Tavernia Academy      24   7  11   6  30  31   -1  32
 3 Eastpass Juniors          24   5  11   8  23  25   -2  26
 4 Thawmont YFC              24   6   7  11  24  28   -4  25 Relegated

EastCommon Division One Standings

   Team                       P   W   D  L For  Ag +/- Pts
 1 Jam Mountain Academy      24  11   6  7  24  16  +8  39 Champions/YC
 2 Copper City Juniors       24   8  11  5  24  18  +6  35
 3 Jam Town YFC              24   8  10  6  17  18  -1  34
 4 Pedantic Academy          24   9   6  9  28  23  +5  33 Relegated

WestCommon Division One Standings

   Team                     P   W  D   L For  Ag +/- Pts
 1 Tyrenam Juniors         24  11  6   7  26  23  +3  39 Champions
 2 Pontifucia Academy      24   8  5  11  25  28  -3  29
 3 Benopia Juniors         24   8  4  12  24  30  -6  28
 4 Toclofania JFC          24   5  9  10  22  31  -9  24 Relegated

Premier League Playoff
Semi-Final
Marepacopolis JFC 2-0 Tyrename Juniors
Tavernia Academy 2-3 Jam Mountain Academy

Final
Marepacopolis JFC 1-2 Jam Mountain Academy

Under-18 Second League

Central Division Two Standings

   Team                    P   W  D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
 1 Brook Academy          24  13  4   7  23  15   +8  43 Champions/Promoted
 2 Acreville Juniors      24  12  5   7  39  26  +13  41
 3 Capital Academy        24  13  2   9  27  28   -1  41
 4 Dillvill Academy       24   8  5  11  17  19   -2  29

Serenelian Division Two Standings

   Team                   P  W  D   L For  Ag +/- Pts
 1 Gamerville YFC        24  9  6   9  25  23  +2  33 Champions/Promoted
 2 Bliketia Academy      24  7 10   7  24  28  -4  31
 3 Pasturia JFC          24  5 10   9  16  22  -6  25
 4 Paddockia YFC         24  4  9  11  17  25  -8  21

EastCommon Division Two Standings

   Team                      P  W  D   L For  Ag +/- Pts
 1 W-D School Academy       24 10  4  10  25  25  +0  34 Champions/Promoted
 2 Halveboi Academy         24  9  4  11  24  28  -4  31
 3 Revisionism Academy      24  7 10   7  21  25  -4  31
 4 Textilia Academy         24  8  7   9  23  29  -6  31

WestCommon Division Two Standings

   Team                    P  W   D  L For  Ag +/- Pts
 1 Micronia YFC           24  9   9  6  28  23  +5  36 Champions/Promoted
 2 Macaronia Academy      24  8   9  7  22  16  +6  33
 3 Syrenia YFC            24  6  12  6  17  15  +2  30
 4 Aswania JFC            24  8   6 10  21  22  -1  30

Second League Playoff
Semi-Final
Brook Academy 2-4 Gamerville YFC
Micronia YFC 1-0 W-D School Academy

Final
Gamerville YFC 1-2 Micronia YFC

6th IFCF Rising Stars Cup results

Youth Champions path- Second Qualifying Round
Acacoyagua (Tequilo) 2-0 Toclofania JFC
Toclofania JFC 0-2 Acacoyagua (AGG: 0-4)

Champions League path - Group Stage
MD1
Mount Salt Football Academy 1-2 Spartangrad (Eura)
MD2
Ponyville United (Equestria) 1-3 Mount Salt Football Academy
MD3
Freeport United 2-4 Mount Salt Football Academy
MD4
Mount Salt Football Academy 3-1 Freeport United
MD5
Spartangrad 4-0 Mount Salt Football Academy
MD6
Mount Salt Football Academy 1-1 Ponyville United

Rising Stars Playoff Round
Real Squidroid Caos Joven (Squidroidia) 3-0 Mount Salt Football Academy

22nd Imperial Commonwealth Charity Shield (Season 46)

Group Draw:
Group A: Clinar Rovers, Giafando FC, Cliffside FC, Jununope AC
Group B: Seniors FC, Copper Communists SC, Silkville Spinners, Polkation FC
Group C: Golden Acres, SEW FC, Garanite FC, Luxoren Town
Group D: UR Town, Royal Jam FC, Half Boy FC, New Minesville Athletic

Group A

Group A Standings

   Team               P  W  D L For Ag +/- Pts
 1 Clinar Rovers      3  2  0 1  5  4 +1  6
 2 Cliffside FC       3  1  1 1  5  4 +1  4
 3 Giafando FC        3  1  1 1  1  2 -1  4
 4 Jununope AC        3  0  2 1  2  3 -1  2

Group B

Group B Standings

   Team                      P  W  D  L For Ag +/- Pts
 1 Polkation FC              3  2  0  1  3  1  +2  6
 2 Seniors FC                3  1  2  0  3  2  +1  5
 3 Copper Communists SC      3  1  1  1  4  2  +2  4
 4 Silkville Spinners        3  0  1  2  1  6  -5  1

Group C

Group C Standings

   Team              P  W D  L For Ag +/- Pts
 1 Garanite FC       3  3 0  0  11  6  +5  9
 2 Golden Acres      3  1 1  1  10 10  +0  4
 3 Luxoren Town      3  1 1  1   4  5  -1  4
 4 SEW FC            3  0 0  3   3  7  -4  0

Group D

Group D Standings

   Team                         P  W D  L For Ag +/- Pts
 1 UR Town                      3  2 1  0  7  2  +5  7
 2 Royal Jam FC                 3  2 0  1  5  3  +2  6
 3 Half Boy FC                  3  1 0  2  3  8  -5  3
 4 New Minesville Athletic      3  0 1  2  3  5  -2  1

Quarter-Finals
Clinar Rovers 2-1 Seniors FC
Garanite FC 0-2 Royal Jam FC
Polkation FC 1-1 Cliffside FC (2-1 AET)
UR Town 4-1 Golden Acres

Semi-Finals

Clinar Rovers 1-0 Royal Jam FC
Polkation FC 0-2 UR Town

Final

Clinar Rovers 1-3 UR Town

UR Town qualify for the Vilitan Cove Invitational as ICCS champions.

ICELFA Premier League Awards - Season 46

Golden Boot (Most Goals)
1: Seung-Yoon Kim (RGS Athletic) - 17 goals
2: Maisha Paree (Olympia FC) - 14 goals (28 games)
3: Maelynn McCartney (Royal Jam FC) - 14 goals (30 games)
4: Munsif Strand (RGS Athletic) - 12 goals (27 games)
5: Roman Torshen (Norrion Rovers) - 12 goals (28 games)

Golden Shoe (Most Assists)
1: Titus Chaudry (UR Town) - 13 assists
2: Craig Girard- Vaillancourt (RGS Athletic) - 11 assists (27 games)
3: Nycolas Jackson (RGS Athletic) - 11 assists (30 games)
4: Kenneca Watts-Galgundec (Olympia FC) - 10 assists
5: Sydnee Pirelli (UR Town) - 9 assists (26 games)

Goal of the Season
Saabiqa Radley - Nile Bridge 3-1 Tuntingone FC (MD21, FT: 5-2)
Defensive playmaker Saabiqa Radley struck gold in this match against the Knights, a 7 goal thriller with a couple of good goals. However, none so sweetly struck as Radley’s 32 yard dipping, curling volley, left Tuntingone keeper Corinne Ritchie stranded on the line as the ball curved its way past his diving fingertips.

Golden Visa (Best Foreign Player)
1: Andrew Ford (Norrion Rovers) - Osarius
2: Seung-Yoon Kim (RGS Athletic) - Royal Kingdom of Quebec
3: Roman Torshen (Norrion Rovers) - Kelssek
4: Nataša Horvat (Olympia FC) - Pasarga
5: Nycolas Jackson (RGS Athletic) - Taeshan

Young Player of the Season
1: Tamkin Berglund - FM Town
2: Tomáš Přibyl - Royal Jam FC
3: Jennie Wise - Seaton Town

Manager of the Season
1: Sarah Douglas - Norrion Rovers
2: Pierpont Jonasson - Walston Brook Albion
3: Malcolm Jafri - Olympia FC

Golden Glove (Best Goalkeeper)
1: Marvella Allam - VLC FC
2: Tomáš Přibyl - Royal Jam FC
3: Josias Foster - Walston Brook Albion

Golden Ball (Best Player)
1: Craig Girard-Vaillancourt - RGS Athletic
2: Andrew Ford - Norrion Rovers
3: Seung-Yoon Kim - RGS Athletic
4: Roman Torshen - Norrion Rovers
5: Munsif Strand - RGS Athletic

Team of the Season

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                                                        Seung-Yoon Kim
                                                        (RGS Athletic)

                          Craig Girard-Vaillancourt      Andrew Ford        Munsif Strand
                                (RGS Athletic)        (Norrion Rovers)      (RGS Athletic)

                                                          Walad Pour
              Kenneca Watts-Galgundec                      (VLC FC)                          Sabiya Greenaway
                   (Olympia FC)                                                               (Royal Jam FC)
                                   Torunna Soriano       Analena Niazi      Renato Hargreaves
                               (Walston Brook Albion)      (VLC FC)          (Royal Jam FC)

			                                Marvella Allam
			                                   (VLC FC)

ISideWith UK · by **Eastfield Lodge** » Sat Sep 11, 2021 1:05 pm

ICEL Football League: Season 47 Preview

Team Previews - Premier League

Location: Copper City, Copportopia
Home Stadium: The Copper Dome (28,000)
Background: Nickname: The Communists; Honours: 3x ICCS champions; 17x Copportopia National Champions; Best League Finish: 7th

Manager: Francesca Reynolds
Formation: 4-1-2-1-2
Likely Starting XI		Age	Nat	M/F	Positions
Ferdinand Mack			28	EFL	M	GK
Étienne Baten			30	EFL	M	CB
Miska Pasquier			31	EFL	F	CB
Pensee Pons-Perry		31	EFL	F	RB
Tulia Strachan			27	EFL	F	LB
Davet Durrant			29	EFL	M	DMF
Bemabe Mallick-Brelsford	30	EFL	M	RMF
Rachael Weaver			28	EFL	F	LMF
Chevalier Bay			23	EFL	M	AMF
Abbaas Buchan			29	EFL	M	ST
Sander Kane			23	EFL	M	ST
Key Reserves
Mawzoona Balthorst		20	EFL	F	GK
Ruben Habicht			21	PFA	M	CB
Sidqi Nouri			33	EFL	M	LB
Shaun MacCollum			24	EFL	M	DMF
Berend Robert			21	EFL	M	RMF
Sarina Neville			34	EFL	F	LMF
Lafayette Dandy			34	EFL	M	ST

Players In: Tulia Strachan <== RGS Athletic - $2.1m; Ruben Habicht (PFA) <== Dalaris City (Poafmersia) - $450k; Godfredo Hyde <== Pasturia JFC - Free; Annika St Cleer <== Macaronia Academy - Free
Players Out: Abigayle Young ==> Sunburbia FC - $1.9m; Johnathon Dodd, Stone Barish (retired)
Analysis: Last season - 11th. The Communists are fresh off another average season in the lower half of the table, but they’re one of a few top flight sides that have pushed for new blood in their squad, most notably RGS’ Tulia Strachan in at left back to replace the ageing Sidqi Nouri. More intriguing is an investment in potential, as young Poafmersian centre back Ruben Habicht joins from Dalaris City, and is already tipped to be a future club captain if he can get the game time. Other than that it’s an unchanged line-up in terms of the midfield and attacking departments, with young Sander Kane the stand-out player in the club - his 12 goals and 6 assists last season were certainly instrumental in keeping the Communists’ ship steady. Likely finish: 9th.

Location: Gamerville, Southpasture Hotel
Home Stadium: SportCity Complex (38,000)
Background: Nickname: The Fjorders; Honours: 1xKCC champion; 1xICCS champion; 17x Southpasture Hotel National Champions; Best League Finish: 2nd

Manager: Elvin Loftus
Formation: 4-4-1-1
Likely Starting XI	Age	Nat	M/F	Positions
Haytham Bellfield-Ek	30	EFL	M	GK
Clarice Majid		32	EFL	F	CB
Rui Hyder		31	EFL	M	CB
Rashad Bittori		23	EFL	M	RB
Perla Whitmore		32	EFL	F	LB
Kolby Kaba		33	EFL	M	CMF
Rodel Mina		21	EFL	M	CMF
Tamkin Berglund		21	EFL	F	RMF
Moriah Adan		28	EFL	F	LMF
Cheyanne Harron		33	EFL	F	AMF
Mahdeeya Angelo		33	EFL	F	ST
Key Reserves
Zaahid Jeffery		22	EFL	M	GK
Adana Adonis		27	EFL	F	CB
Asia Sutherland		28	EFL	F	CB
Leyton Laurent		33	EFL	M	RB
Laurel Sawaya		33	EFL	F	CMF
Raoul Sylla		33	EFL	M	LMF
Sham'a Ranger		33	EFL	F	ST

Players In: Zaahid Jeffery <== Myaranowra (Ko-oren) - Free; Qais Ellington - Bliketia Academy; Daniel Ashby - Benopia Juniors; Bishop Messa <== Elephant Valley (South Newlandia) - $600k
Players Out: Lennard Colquhoun, Daniyal Helland, Chi Chatterton (retired)
Analysis: Last season - 7th. The Fjorders had a remarkably good season by their recent standards, a comfortable 45 points enroute to a relatively calm top half finish. However, they haven’t really pushed on in the window this season, with changes more enforced than for improvement’s sake. Zaahid Jeffery arrives from Ko-oren, the Eastfielder struggling to break through at Myaranowra and being brought in as backup for Bellfield-Ek following Leonard Colquhoun’s retirement. The only other signing is one that promises potential, laying out over half a million NS dollars to bring in U21 international striker Bishop Messa from South Newlandia following the exodus of foreign talent. However, the 18 year old hasn’t been named in Elvin Loftus’ provisional squad, so how much of a role he plays this season is yet to be seen. However, a rapidly ageing defence coupled with the loss of Colquhoun will leave FM Town worse off at the back, and they will probably struggle to stay afloat. Likely finish - 13th.

Location: Walston Brook, Eastfield Lodge
Home Stadium: Marshbrook Stadium (27,000)
Background: Nickname: The Hummingbirds; Honours: 1x Second Division Trophy; Best League Finish: 2nd (Division A)

Manager: Theo Fryer
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Likely Starting XI	Age	Nat	M/F	Positions
Kirk Mohsin		34	EFL	M	GK
Kayley Robertson	28	EFL	F	CB
Milagros Halperin	27	EFL	F	CB
Monserrat Shariff	31	EFL	F	RB
Anbara Yousuf-Burge	33	EFL	F	LB
Inaaya Read		29	EFL	F	DMF
Solal Bodin		31	EFL	M	DMF
Jaša York		32	EFL	M	RMF
Abdul-Aziz Mekako	23	EFL	M	LMF
Adalie Abdelrahman	21	EFL	F	AMF
Neto Giblin-Jonasson	32	EFL	M	ST
Key Reserves
Nyah Cheshire-Roesch	26	EFL	F	GK
Dorene Pickett		22	EFL	F	CB
Evann Gallagher		28	EFL	M	RB
Fae Vallee		33	EFL	F	DMF
Julita Pickett		21	EFL	F	RMF
Bernelle Rahimi		33	EFL	F	AMF
Pueblo Aldrin		26	EFL	M	ST

Players In: Abdul Lateef Lamy <== New Dundee Star (Schottia) - Free
Players Out: N/A
Analysis: Last season - 8th. The Hummingbirds’ best season in a generation saw them sneak into the top half of the table for their best finish since their surprising Globe Cup challenge 35 seasons prior. It was also yet another season they can lord over the Ultramarines with, but one gets the impression from this team that a repeat performance may not be possible for Theo Fryer’s side, Adalie Abdelrahman and Inaaya Read the only two new faces in the nominal Starting XI - 21 year old Abdelrahman may not have had as good a season last time out with only 2 goals in 18 appearances, but she has shown some flashes of talent despite the lack of return. However, when the only signing is a relative nobody from Schottia’s collapsed league, it’s hard to see things staying good for the Hummingbirds. Likely finish - 14th.

Location: Micronia, Unified Macaroni
Home Stadium: Micronia Sports Arena (17,500)
Background: Nickname: The Showstoppers; Honours: 18x Unified Macaroni National Champions; Best League Finish: 14th

Manager: Shyanne McReynolds
Formation: 3-4-3
Likely Starting XI	Age	Nat	M/F	Positions
Devyn Townend		33	EFL	M	GK
Abdur Raheem Schofield	33	EFL	M	CB
Amedee Carlsson		33	EFL	F	CB
Ihsan Wildt		23	EFL	M	CB
Subhan Wicks		29	EFL	M	CMF
Suhayla Sturrock	32	EFL	F	CMF
Walid Ullah		30	EFL	M	RMF
Loke Sparrow		21	EFL	M	LMF
Savanah Dowell		29	EFL	F	RWF
Cody Dedman		26	EFL	M	LWF
Liealia Malley		32	EFL	F	ST
Key Reserves
Lourdes Mercier		26	EFL	F	GK
Geoff Kaber		30	EFL	M	CB
Santos Lilac		26	EFL	M	CB
Carol Donelly		23	EFL	F	CMF
Charli Kitt		20	EFL	F	CMF/RMF/DMF
Paulina Kent-McArthur	33	EFL	F	RWF
Roux Yoakum		26	EFL	F	ST

Players In: None
Players Out: Kayleigh Finlay (retired)
Analysis: Last season - 3rd in Second Division. Top scorers in the Second Division last season, the Showstoppers are yet to do anything like that in the Premier League, having never survived on 5 previous promotions to the top flight. And despite being relatively comfortably promoted, they haven’t done anything in the transfer window this season. Savanah Dowell is the only new face to the nominal Starting XI, replacing Kent-McArthur up front, and with an impressive 1-in-4 record of goal contributions as a backup. However, their offensive prowess isn’t the thing they need to keep them up, and as the worst defence of the three newly promoted sides, they are the most at risk - that they are not far removed in terms of play style from the side that posted the highest goals conceded per game (1 goal shy of 3/game) is ominous indeed. Likely finish - 16th.

Location: Bridgetown, Eastfield Lodge
Home Stadium: North Bank Stadium (50,000)
Background: Nickname: The Architects; Honours: 1x KCC champion, 1x Eastfield Lodge National Champions; Best League Finish: 5th

Manager: Azaan Whitworth
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Likely Starting XI	Age	Nat	M/F	Positions
Yamaj Zorno-Mal		25	QUS	M	GK
Reymundo Richardson	29	EFL	M	CB
Takeya Lillehammer	23	EFL	F	CB
Kyan Farmer		28	EFL	M	RB
Trym Shan		33	EFL	M	LB
Amelie Advis		33	EFL	F	DMF
Saabiqa Radley		28	EFL	F	DMF
Cu Roi Garrard		34	BRE	M	RMF/CMF
Aleta Armitage		21	EFL	F	LMF
Kahla Jewell		32	EFL	F	AMF
Zétény Pryor-Sandoval	27	EFL	M	ST
Key Reserves
Conor Gillespie		29	EFL	M	GK
Becky Osborne		33	EFL	F	CB
Rajah Hammad		30	EFL	F	LB
Jocelynn Hilton		24	EFL	F	DMF
Raymond Chamberlain	21	EFL	M	RMF
Osian Gough		33	EFL	M	LWF/LMF
Senn Matthams		34	EFL	M	ST

Players In: None
Players Out: Seamus Figueroa, Severo de Ath (retired)
Analysis: Last season - 10th. It was a fairly lacklustre season by Nile Bridge’s usual standards, their worst performance for 7 years breaking a run of 6 consecutive top half finishes. However, manager Azaan Whitworth has seen fit to keep faith with the core of his squad, whilst also freshening things up - young winger Aleta Armitage is promoted to the starting line-up ahead of Osian Gough, the 21 year old managing to create quite a few chances coming off the bench with 7 goal contributions in 19 appearances last season. The ageing Becky Osborne looks like she will be replaced in the Architects’ back line, with Takeya Lillehammer stepping up to form the main defensive pairing in front of Zorno-Mal. As ever though, the fate of the team seems to lie with the two players up front, Kahla Jewell sitting in behind striker Zétény Pryor-Sandoval, the two combining for 22 goals in all competitions last season. It’s a good team, and last season wasn’t a good account of their ability. Likely finish - 7th.

Location: Norrion, Eastfield Lodge
Home Stadium: Norrion Park (65,352)
Background: Nickname: The Stags; Honours: 2x Premier League champions, 6x KCC champions, 1x ICCS champions

Manager: Sarah Douglas
Formation: 4-1-4-1
Likely Starting XI	Age	Nat	M/F	Positions
Dian McKeown-Collet	33	EFL	F	GK
Isabell Vargas		31	EFL	F	CB
Patric Engen		33	EFL	M	CB
Marvel Hash		28	EFL	F	RB
Arthur Smith		28	EFL	M	LB
Arjean Jeremiah-Dockson	34	EFL	M	DMF/CMF
Sébastien Brelsford	30	EFL	M	RMF
Raquel Accardi		33	EFL	F	RMF/LMF
Andrew Ford		34	OSR	M	AMF
Gisella Dialogue	27	EFL	F	AMF
Roman Torshen		25	KSK	M	ST
Key Reserves
Akachi Ihemelu		32	CBR	M	GK
Clara Reader		24	EFL	F	CB
Faustina Dad		33	EFL	F	LB
Emmie Toure		19	EFL	F	CB/DMF
Mus'ab Fazil		28	EFL	M	LMF
Zada Abbott		20	EFL	F	AMF/LWF
Audra Coulter		21	EFL	F	ST

Players In: Faustina Dad <== Raynor City United (Valanora) - $1.5m
Players Out: None
Analysis: Last season - Champions. It was a long wait for the Stags, but Norrion Rovers finally broke their luck and won a first Premier League title in 40 years, and it was fairly comfortable as well for most of the season - that they almost threw it away to the chasing pack in the end was the icing on an exciting season. Sarah Douglas hasn’t done much in the transfer market this season however, opting to keep the team spirit going with the player the club already has. However, one opportunity has been gobbled up, as former Eastfielder international Faustina Dad comes home for one last challenge before retirement after 8 years at one of the world’s most storied clubs, Valanora’s Raynor City United - she will provide valuable experience in keeping the momentum going next season. Marvel Hash steps up to the Starting XI in the other full back position to replace Juliette Conneely. All-in-all, although it’s a good squad, it’s one in desperate need of revamping in the near future given the number of key players over the age of 30, something that will probably stop them from winning the title. Likely finish - 2nd.

Location: Mount Salt City, Eastfield Lodge
Home Stadium: Olympic Park (60,000)
Background: Nickname: The Olympians; Honours: 4x Premier League champions, 4x KCC champions, 2x ICCS champions, 6x Eastfield Lodge national champions

Manager: Malcolm Jafri
Formation: 4-1-2-1-2
Likely Starting XI	Age	Nat	M/F	Positions
Thijn Persson		33	EFL	M	GK
Lonell Gould		28	EFL	M	CB
Max Wilburn-Mason	25	ETN	M	CB
Hamsa Gull-Moran	27	EFL	F	RB
Kenneca Watts-Galgundec	24	QUE	F	LMF/LB/ST
Mckenzie Black		27	EFL	F	DMF
Mirielle Brewer		24	EFL	F	RMF
Devyn Nasser		28	EFL	F	LMF
Kinabo Telioa		18	TUR	M	AMF/RMF/LMF
Maisha Paree		23	EFL	F	ST
Nataša Horvat		30	PAS	F	ST
Key Reserves
Aryan Ross		19	EFL	M	GK
Arnau Razavi		23	EFL	M	CB
Marya Garner		34	EFL	F	LB
Trevor Finney		33	EFL	M	DMF
Lucas Stepanov		33	EFL	M	AMF
Rigby Headley		35	ETH	M	RWF
Qamar Reilly		27	EFL	M	ST

Players In: Kinabo Telioa <== Turoki Academy (Vilita) - $10m; Aryan Ross <== Walstreim Lions (South Newlandia) - $200k; Jarred Fawcett-Ferrand <== Farond YFC; Yohann Hatrim <== Harnley Town (Ethane) - Free
Players Out: Marwane Castillo ==> Oldbridge FC - $3.2m; Eugenie Tierney, Zaaid Stepan - retired
Analysis:Last season - 2nd. Olympia were just one step off the leaders for a large part of last season, along with RGS, both trying and failing to keep up with the Stags. However, Olympia fared the better of the challengers, as they held their nerve on the final day to secure Champions Cup football once more. Malcolm Jafri hasn’t sat still in the transfer market either, with a big outlay to the tune of 10 million enough to secure the services of a World Cup winning youngster, 18 year old Turori midfielder Kinabo Telioa. He goes straight into the starting line-up, taking the place of the ageing Lucas Stepanov. The loss of reserve keeper Marwane Castillo to Sunburbia FC has been made up for, with Jafri electing to sign Walstreim Lions backup keeper Aryan Ross, the Eastfielder teenager showing some promise in South Newlandia with the hope that he is the successor to Thijn Persson’s gloves in the future. Elsewhere, Natasa Horvat was outshone by her striking partner last season as Maisha Paree enjoyed a breakout season leading the line, along with another of the team’s stars at left back in the shape of Quebecois winger KWG. This is the best squad in the league on paper, and depth issues aside, they should return to winning ways. Likely finish - Champions.

Location: New Lodger City, Eastfield Lodge
Home Stadium: King Iqbal II Stadium (90,000)
Background: Nickname: The Royals; Honours: 34x Premier League champions, 9x KCC champions, 4x ICCS champions, 1x UICA TQCC champions, 17x Eastfield Lodge national champions

Manager: Nuha Plant
Formation: 4-3-2-1
Likely Starting XI		Age	Nat	M/F	Positions
Eddie Sadiq			30	EFL	M	GK
Margarita Lillehammer-Lockright	24	EFL	F	CB
Jazzmine Sky-Afzal		20	EFL	F	CB
Elouan Elbaz			30	EFL	M	RB
Ulima Salam			33	EFL	F	LB
Sa'd al Din Latif		33	EFL	M	CMF
Sten Wright			28	EFL	M	RMF
Munsif Strand			27	EFL	M	LMF
Craig Girard-Vaillancourt	33	EFL	M	AMF
Nycolas Jackson			25	TAE	M	AMF
Seung-Yoon Kim			24	QUE	F	ST
Key Reserves
Dorinda Becker-Athena		21	EFL	F	GK
Kalman Wilde			34	EFL	M	CB
Kelly Prevost			27	EFL	M	RB
Leyton Begum			19	EFL	M	LB/DMF
Inocencio Stevenson-Ferry	20	EFL	M	RMF/LMF
Micaela Last			28	EFL	F	AMF
Eloy Dawood			22	EFL	M	ST

Players In: Jazzmine Sky-Afzal <== Walston Brook Albion - $6m; Eloy Dawood <== Walstreim Lions (South Newlandia) - $1m
Players Out: Tulia Strachan ==> Copper Communists SC - $2.1m; Faustina Cousin, Nya Murray - retired
Analysis: Last season - 3rd. RGS are always contenders for the title, and despite the lowly finish of 3rd in the league for only the second time in the 30-game era, the Royals were one game from winning the league at the end, losing the must-win title decider to the Stags on the final for what would have been a rather come-from-behind league triumph. Regardless, the team remains strong, and Nuha Plant has made a couple of very strong additions to the squad. First off is a fresh new face in the Royals’ back line, as they sign one of league’s most promising centre-backs in the shape of Albion’s Jazzmine Sky-Afzal, and slot her straight into the place left by Kalman Wilde. Nya Murray’s retirement leaves a key hole as the club’s backup striker, one that Nuha Plant has filled by poaching Eloy Dawood from Walstreim Lions, the young Eastfielder having finished last season as the third highest scoring player in South Newlandia. It’s a strong squad, for sure, but there is something missing, that little bit of tenacity that will get them the title. Likely finish - 3rd.

Location: Jam Town, Jammy Forests
Home Stadium: Niexai Lane (43,120)
Background: Nickname: The Strawberries; Honours: 4x Premier League champions, 3x ICCS champions, 26x Jammy Forests national champions

Manager: Nannette Rodriguez
Formation: 3-3-3-1
Likely Starting XI	Age	Nat	M/F	Positions
Tomáš Přibyl		22	PAS	M	GK
Mahdhoodha Gower	30	EFL	F	CB
Renato Hargreaves	34	EFL	M	CB
Yoland Sala		27	EFL	F	CB
Sorel Qwivotic		33	EFL	M	DMF
Sabiya Greenaway	28	EFL	F	RMF
Olim Zozula		27	EFL	M	LMF
Jennifer Farrow		33	EFL	F	CMF/AMF
Marta Sargent		27	EFL	F	AMF
Talia Linford		30	EFL	F	AMF
Maelynn McCartney	31	EFL	F	ST
Key Reserves
Ashley Laycock		29	EFL	F	GK
Humberto Berggren	30	EFL	M	CB
Rodirigar Wallis-Iqbal	33	APX	M	CB
Deacon Watts		29	EFL	M	DMF
Germain Bourguignon	34	GAD	M	RWF/RMF
Wessel Ekin		23	EFL	M	AMF
Elis Mitri		33	EFL	M	ST

Players In: Sabrina Jaida <== Real Chinchinhua (Taeshan) - Free
Players Out: Vallois Mackenzie - retired
Analysis: Last season - 4th. The Strawberries had a good season last time out, only three losses across the season to match the league champions - however, Rodriguez’ side will be ruing their missed opportunities as they racked up a league high 11 draws. Even converting half of those into wins would have been enough to mount a serious title challenge. Nonetheless, Royal Jam FC remain one of the big 5 sides, and Rodriguez elects to continue with the same team that took him to this point, not making any changes to the starting XI. She will be relying on striker Maelynn McCartney continuing her rich vein of form from last season, the striker putting away 14 goals to finish on the goalscoring charts, but with no other player in the squad getting more than 4, it remains a precarious situation. And with over half squad now over the age of 30, age is against the Strawberries. Likely finish - 5th.

Location: Seaton, Eastfield Lodge
Home Stadium: Starlight Castle Park (38,500)
Background: Nickname: The Lions; Honours: 1x Premier League champions

Manager: Theo Cashmore
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Likely Starting XI	Age	Nat	M/F	Positions
Chaim Fevison		31	EFL	M	GK
Jackie Fulton		24	EFL	M	CB
Ya'qoob McAleer		32	EFL	M	CB
Azia Dale		31	EFL	F	RB
Taya Haile		29	EFL	F	LB
Mohamed Landre		31	EFL	M	DMF
Yvet Rafiq		24	EFL	M	DMF
Hisham Beech		28	EFL	M	RMF
Charmaine Lock-Eriksen	30	EFL	F	LMF
Raegan Castro		30	EFL	M	AMF
Jennie Wise		22	EFL	F	ST
Key Reserves
Chris Tosi		22	EFL	M	GK
Mateja Morvan		29	EFL	F	CB
Maël Obeid		29	EFL	M	RB
Jeanie Rafiq		28	EFL	F	DMF
Dennise Glibin		33	EFL	F	LMF
Echo Amara		21	EFL	F	AMF
Zsombor Dallal-Allam	30	EFL	M	ST

Players In: Zsombor Dallal-Allam <== Kirk Preston United (Schottia) - Free
Players Out: Madilyn Rodrigues - retired
Analysis: Last season - 12th. Seaton Town remained fairly comfortable in mid-table, never really threatened by the drop zone last season. The Lions haven’t been in the best form the last few years though, hovering outside the drop zone on too regular a basis for the fans’ comfort. Theo Cashmore has done little to settle the fans’ disquiet as well, his only activity in the transfer market being the signing of journeyman striker Zsombor Dallal-Allam from Schottia to provide backup up front, whilst electing to keep the starting XI near enough untouched - only replacing Dennise Glibin with Charmaine Lock-Eriksen. There aren’t any real stars in this team either, but Cashmore has built up a side with resilience if nothing else, and there are plenty of worse teams in the league this season. Likely finish - 10th.

Location: Toclofania, Twilight Heaven
Home Stadium: The Valiant (15,000)
Background: Nickname: The Blades; Honours: 1x ICCS champions, 18x Twilight Heaven National Champions; Best League Finish: 7th (Division A)

Manager: Tibo Baines
Formation: 4-4-2
Likely Starting XI	Age	Nat	M/F	Positions
Alban Shaikh		31	EFL	M	GK
Hilaire Kaya		31	EFL	F	CB
Teodoro Ellwood		31	EFL	M	CB
Mark Rock		22	EFL	M	RB
Lohan Riviere		28	EFL	M	LB
Eldora Hender		33	EFL	F	CMF
Pasclina Sherwin	27	EFL	F	CMF
Bruce Clyne-Soott	21	EFL	M	RMF
Austin Nazar		27	EFL	M	LMF
Chasity Clement		27	EFL	F	ST
Muneeb Nielsen		21	EFL	M	ST
Key Reserves
Muhaajir Gaber		23	EFL	M	GK
Ingrid Amundson		23	EFL	F	CB
Stef Saadeh		22	EFL	M	LB
Joia Norberg		23	EFL	F	CMF
Kalia Wilkes		26	EFL	F	CMF
Santos Hadian		20	EFL	M	RMF/LMF
Samner Haile		34	EFL	M	ST

Players In: Stef Saadeh <== Millbrook (Ethane) - Free; Mahed Washington <== Gamerville YFC
Players Out: Verda Langley, Jade Ditta, Morell Walter - retired
Analysis: Last season - Second Division Champions. Toclofania made a dominant return to the top flight, controlling the Second Division title race for most of the season and earning promotion for the first time in 10 years. Tibo Baines has built up the Blades well, and it has borne fruit as a young squad takes to the top flight - the only change to the starting line-up sees Samner Haile dropped in favour of Muneeb Nielsen, the 21 year old partnering the team’s key player in the shape of striker Chasity Clement, whose 25 goals and assists in 29 appearances drove the title effort. Another one to watch out for is Pasclina Sherwin, the box-to-box midfielder also putting up double digits in goal contributions. All in all, this is a squad that could do really well in top flight if they get some early momentum, but also could fold under the pressure of survival. Likely finish - 8th.

Location: Lodgertia, Eastfield Lodge
Home Stadium: Graham Road (36,900)
Background: Nickname: The Knights; Honours: 1x KCC champion, 4x Eastfield Lodge National Champions; Best League Finish: 3rd

Manager: Reggie Baig
Formation: 4-1-2-1-2
Likely Starting XI		Age	Nat	M/F	Positions
Corinne Ritchie			33	EFL	F	GK
Adelina Brekke			27	EFL	F	CB
Eugenie Wali			28	EFL	F	CB
Aurelia Hossain			28	EFL	F	RB
Nabiha Collingwood		30	EFL	F	LB
Fletcher Bannister		33	EFL	M	DMF
Dana Callahan			33	EFL	F	RMF
Brooke Kipling			27	EFL	F	LMF
Mariyan Noon			30	EFL	F	AMF
Matija Allman			30	EFL	M	ST
Maureo Fahmy			27	EFL	M	ST
Key Reserves
Enrica Macmillan		22	EFL	F	GK
Donnacha Broadbent		33	EFL	M	CB
Chiquita Strange-Chevalier	33	EFL	F	RB
Jasiah Nolan			20	EFL	M	LB/CB/LMF
Karlitis Abbad			33	EFL	M	LMF
Tanya Everton			21	EFL	F	AMF
Amit Caceres			23	EFL	M	ST

Players In: Annabel Higginson <== W-D School Academy; Finlee Salik <== Thawmont YFC
Players Out: Lisle Sharples, Jalyn Collin - retired
Analysis: Last season - 13th. Last season should have been a major wake up call for Tuntingone, as they finished with their lowest points total and lowest league finish in the 30 game era, and only the second season ever they finished with less points than games played. Certainly some Knights’ fans are worrying about their future, and who can blame them? Reggie Baig has done little to assuage their fears, only electing to swap some younger players into the Starting XI and sign some youth players - in come Adeline Brekke for Donnacha Broadbent, Aurelia Hossain for Strange-Chevalier and Brooke Kipling for Karlitis Abbad. The front two were once a fearsome striking partnership, but last season Allman played extremely poorly, only scoring 2 league goals and generally struggling to get a hold of the ball to generate more - however, he still has the ability, and should find his confidence soon. Tuntingone have only ever been officially relegated once in the league’s history - without goals, they risk doing it again. Likely finish - 11th.

Location: Walston Brook, Eastfield Lodge
Home Stadium: Reynarn Arena (53,129)
Background: Nickname: The Ultramarines; Honours: 1x KCC champions, 2x ICCS champions, 1x Premier League Trophy, 1x Eastfield Lodge National Champions; Best League Finish: 2nd

Manager: Casta Vindelle
Formation: 4-1-2-1-2
Likely Starting XI		Age	Nat	M/F	Positions
Ghaalib Mahmood			30	EFL	M	GK
Brianette "Birdo" Douglas	33	EFL	F	CB/LB/RB
Jovany Woodley			30	EFL	M	CB
Tania Walkden			30	EFL	F	RB
Brennan Durrani			30	EFL	M	LB
Kemena Banner			33	EFL	F	DMF
Yael Prescott			30	EFL	M	RMF
Sydnee Pirelli			24	EFL	F	LMF
Saleem Rowlinson		29	EFL	M	AMF
Titus Chaudry			33	EFL	M	ST
Ya'qoob Mohd			30	EFL	M	ST
Key Reserves
Maazina Luna			22	EFL	F	GK
Taiseer Crouch			33	EFL	M	CB
Brette Hackett			22	EFL	F	LB
Mazhar Conner			23	EFL	M	DMF
Candida Mina			27	EFL	F	RMF
Arian Keckwright-Olivier	20	EFL	M	AMF/LWF
Hermosa Hembry			27	EFL	M	ST

Players In: Jillian Hammoud <== Halveboi Academy; Leandre St Brianna <== Macaronia Academy
Players Out: Saajida Gustafsson - retired
Analysis: Last season - 9th. The Ultramarines enjoyed their best ever finish since their forcible demotion for match-fixing nearly 20 years ago as they ended last season just a couple of points shy of the top half, along with reaching the semi-finals of the Liga B Champions Trophy. Casta Vindelle has done a magnificent job in the club’s first season after promotion again, and the side look forward to consolidating their status as a top flight team once more. However, the lack of new signings will not go down well with the fans, with only two players in the Starting XI under the age of 30, and it’s also an unchanged line-up from Vindelle. However, that’s not to say that they are a bad team however, with the two strikers combining for 19 goals last season and Titus Chaudry obtaining the Golden Shoe with 13 assists. Likely finish - 12th.

Location: New Lodger City, Eastfield Lodge
Home Stadium: Vorgan Park (85,000)
Background: Nickname: The Wasps; Honours: 4x KCC champion, 3x ICCS champions, 8x Eastfield Lodge National Champions; Best League Finish: 2nd

Manager: Semih Loiseau
Formation: 4-3-1-2
Likely Starting XI	Age	Nat	M/F	Positions
Marvella Allam		34	EFL	F	GK
Analena Niazi		30	EFL	F	CB
Brice Ehsan		27	EFL	M	CB
October Lie		20	EFL	F	RB
Sven Zakari		30	EFL	M	LB
Walad Pour		30	EFL	F	CMF
Mutammam Eriksson	26	EFL	M	RMF
Davin Azim		21	EFL	M	LMF
Hatim Moffat		28	EFL	M	AMF
Geraldene Benjamin	31	EFL	F	ST
Salvatora Orme		30	EFL	F	ST
Key Reserves
Damon Söderström-Howard	28	EFL	M	GK
Jumaana Aas		30	EFL	F	CB
Joachim Garbett		33	EFL	M	RB
Carl Hodge-Malone	34	EFL	M	CMF
Desirae Kershaw		32	EFL	F	LMF
Andria Latham-Currie	27	EFL	F	AMF
Fatina Jakobsen		26	EFL	F	ST

Players In: Caroline Turcotte-Greene <== Cadadale (Ethane) - Free
Players Out: None
Analysis: Last season - 5th. The Wasps were only a couple of points away from playing international football this season, but a stumbling draw on the final day, and an Albion cup win, handed the Challengers’ Cup place to the teams on either side of them. The fans want more, but this is the level that VLC FC have been competing at for a while now, being the only big 5 team not to have won a league title in the last ten years. Nonetheless, VLC are always a team able to launch a big title challenge if the circumstances align, and with a few changes to the Starting XI, Semih Loiseau hopes he can trigger that title charge once again. 20 year old October Lie at right back will be one of the longer term goals, replacing Joachim Garbett in an attempt to provide more creativity going forward, whilst Brice Ehsan will be hoping he can keep the centre-back position taken from Jumaana Aas. Walad Pour will be key to the team’s efforts as the link between one of the league’s consistently best defences, and an attack that struggles to get going - he’s unlikely to replicate being the club’s top league goalscorer, but if he does, it should be enough to reclaim a place in the Challengers’ Cup. Likely finish - 4th.

Location: Walston Brook, Eastfield Lodge
Home Stadium: Brook Stadium (45,323)
Background: Nickname: Albion/The Millers; Honours: 1x KCC champion, 2x Eastfield Lodge National Champions; Best League Finish: 3rd

Manager: Pierpont Jonasson
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Likely Starting XI	Age	Nat	M/F	Positions
Josias Foster		30	EFL	M	GK
Torunna Soriano		24	EFL	F	CB
Said Barnard		24	EFL	M	CB
Adel Telford		31	EFL	M	RB
Baylen Woodman		26	EFL	M	LB
Joan O'Brien-Hamer	30	EFL	F	DMF
Ulyaa Cowan		33	EFL	F	DMF
Jonatony Romero		27	EFL	M	RMF
Bret Hoof		24	EFL	M	LMF
Nabhan Finlay		33	EFL	M	AMF
Archibald Sanson	24	EFL	M	ST
Key Reserves
Mazhar Mansur		28	EFL	M	GK
Mateusz Hampton		34	EFL	M	CB
Anabia Rifal		33	EFL	F	LB
Taylor Manning		20	EFL	M	DMF/RB
Christiana Kaba		21	EFL	F	RMF
Masood Smyth		30	EFL	M	AMF
Mathew Thomson		20	EFL	M	ST/LWF

Players In: Said Barnard <== Seniors FC - $3.2m
Players Out: Jazzmine Sky-Afzal ==> RGS Athletic - $6m; Voletta Ghanem ==> Oldbridge FC - $900k
Analysis: Last season - 6th/KCC champions. It's been a heady couple of years for Albion. First an unlikely challenge that went almost all the way to the wire, and they have followed that up with a respectable 6th place finish and winning their first ever King's Commonwealth Cup with victory over Olympia FC. Pierpont Jonasson has managed the team to their two best points/game totals in top flight history, and they don't look finished yet. However, some big losses in the window leaves them struggling in terms of squad depth with both the Challengers' Cup and Cup Winners' Cup to play in, as promising young centre-back Sky-Afzal is poached by the Royals - she was about to be promoted into Albion's starting XI to partner club captain Soriano. With Voletta Ghanem moving to Oldbridge FC as his own retirement plan, the Millers have gone and bought Seniors FC's Said Bernard to fill that gap. Baylen Woodman steps up at left back to replace Anabia Rifal, but the squad appears otherwise unchanged. Albion will be looking to challenge the Big 5 again, but the lack of personnel may hold them back. Likely finish - 6th.

Location: Xilon, The Scholarly Empire
Home Stadium: Vareona Park (24,000)
Background: Nickname: The Orienteers; Honours: 1x ICCS champions, 13x Scholarly Empire National Champions; Best League Finish: 6th

Manager: Joceline Axelsson
Formation: 4-2-1-3
Likely Starting XI	Age	Nat	M/F	Positions
Anarosa Gilleran	27	EFL	F	GK
Alima Fetzer-Poulain	27	EFL	F	CB
Janice Hebburn		33	EFL	F	CB
Eduardo Duff-Hamid	31	EFL	M	RB
Virginia Afzal		28	EFL	F	LB
Mu'hsina Conner		26	EFL	F	CMF
Takia Speed		27	EFL	F	CMF
Chantal Sani		27	EFL	F	AMF
Gilles Descombes	22	EFL	M	RWF
Janelle Brembes-Barrel	30	EFL	F	LWF
Mumtaz Laver		27	EFL	F	ST
Key Reserves				
Amada Kaiser		20	EFL	F	GK
Alexandria Abood	21	EFL	F	CB
Dariel Heaton		34	EFL	M	LB
Daniella Hebburn	34	EFL	F	CMF
Fenton Reese		21	EFL	M	AMF
Joelle Shea-Foster	33	EFL	F	LWF
Estrellita Croft	23	EFL	F	ST

Players In: Odin Girgis-Saidi <== Copper City Juniors
Players Out: Lela Siddiqi - retired
Analysis: Last season - 2nd (Second Division). Xilon come back up at the first time of asking for the second time in a row, and they did it in pretty decent style as well, although without really troubling the runaway leaders Toclofania. Nonetheless, the Orienteers have often struggled in the top flight, having been relegated in 8 of their previous 18 top flight seasons and only three top ten finishes. Joceline Axelsson keeps faith by and large in the squad that came back up, with a bit of rotation seeing Mu'hsina Conner slotting into central midfield to replace Daniella Hebburn and Janelle Brembes-Barrel on the wing as Shea-Foster comes into the season with a big injury. Xilon are defensively good outfit, something they will have to keep up in their survival bid, but offensively they have the benefit of multiple players contributing goals last season, something they will hope to carry on this time out. Likely finish - 15th.

ISideWith UK · by **Eastfield Lodge** » Sun Sep 12, 2021 2:57 pm

ICELFA Season 47: Part 1

7th IFCF Challengers Cup 1st Preliminary Round

RGS Athletic 3-1 Perserejo Kratonredjo (Sendhang)
Perserejo Kratonredjo 0-2 RGS Athletic (AGG: 1-5)

Alla Fofokoy (Talamia) 1-1 Royal Jam FC
Royal Jam FC 1-1 Alla Fofokoy (FT: 1-1; AGG: 2-2; PKs 3-4)

7th IFCF Champions League 2nd Preliminary Round

Rammsissil (Vilita) 1-3 Olympia FC
Olympia FC 0-1 Rammsissil (AGG: 3-2)

7th IFCF Challengers Cup 2nd Preliminary Round

I Hope (Chartistan) 0-1 RGS Athletic
RGS Athletic 1-0 I Hope (AGG: 2-0)

7th IFCF Champions League 3rd Preliminary Round 1st Leg

Norrion Rovers 7-0 Ludogorets Markovsky (Abanhfleft)
Marinos Metropolis (Valladares) 1-4 Olympia FC

7th IFCF Challengers Cup 3rd Preliminary Round 1st Leg

Velocity (Felinetopia) 3-1 RGS Athletic
Spoltekia Kapitol (Opatzland) 1-2 Walston Brook Albion

7th IFCF Liga B Champions Trophy 3rd Preliminary Round 1st Leg

Ponyville Galaxy (Equestria) 3-2 Micronopia United
AFC Droves (Sylestone) 2-1 Xilon OC

The Imperial Commonwealth dropping out of the top 12 in the latest IFCF coefficients is not good news for the Eastfielder clubs entering IFCF competitions this time around, as the association loses the privilege for automatic group stage qualifiers. RGS and Royal Jam bear the real brunt of this as they are forced to start their Challengers’ Cup campaigns in the first preliminary round. The Royals have the easier going of the two teams though, as they kick their season off with an easy home win over Sendhang’s Perserejo Kratonredjo, including a debut goal off the bench for new signing Eloy Dawood - he almost made it two-in-two in the return leg with an audacious chipped effort, only for the defender to receive the own goal as they attempted to clear the ball off the line, only to hit it off the post and in off their face. It was much harder work in the second preliminary round for RGS though, as Chartistan’s I Hope proved to be difficult opposition to break down, although not offering much on the attacking front themselves - a goal for Sten Wright in the first leg matched by Seung-Yoon Kim’s headed effort in the second leg providing the Royals with two 1-0 victories.

However, the third Preliminary Round is not looking good for the New Lodger City side, as RGS came back from Felinetopia with their tails between their legs as Velocity ran them ragged all game, a well deserved 3-1 home win setting them up nicely for the second leg. The prospects looks better for the defending King’s Commonwealth Cup champions, as Albion enter the competition in the Third Preliminary Round with a trip to Opatzland, Archibald Sanson opening his account of the season with the game’s third goal to give Albion a crucial 2-1 lead going into next week’s return leg. However, the journey ended very prematurely for Royal Jam FC in their opening round, in a tie that went all the way to the wire against Talamia’s Alla Fofokoy. Despite the Strawberries taking the lead in both legs - most notably being Olim Zozula’s mid-air backheel finish shortly before half-time in the second leg, the Talamian side pulled themselves level in both games, going on to prevail on penalties at Niexai Lane.

Elsewhere, Olympia FC kicked off their Champions League campaign in Vilita, with Maisha Paree continuing her form from last season with a first half brace, including a ridiculous diving header for the second as she was tripped in the box, fell forwards, and connected with a low cross at the near post. The Vilitans struck back in the second leg, a defensive mix-up allowing the visitors to slot home into an empty net, but otherwise the Olympians held on to secure a 3-2 aggregate victory. The following round was even better, with four goals in Valladares giving Olympia one foot in the Playoff Round ahead of the return leg next week. Norrion Rovers also made their bow in midweek in the Third Preliminary Round, the league champions running riot at home to Ludogorets Markovsky - a brace for Audra Coulter within the first ten minutes of the game very much setting the tone for a dominating performance. She probably should have gotten her hat-trick on a couple of occasions though, including diverting a point-blank header off the crossbar.

The midweek news in the 3rd Preliminary Round of the Liga B Champions Trophy is less good however, with 3rd place Micronopia United and 2nd place Xilon OC both posting up losses on the road. It’s not unsalvageable however, with the Showstoppers grabbing two away goals as they ran Ponyville Galaxy close in Equestria by twice cancelling out the lead before the hosts nicked a third in stoppage time. The Orienteers had a much more controlled loss in Sylestone though, the hosts AFC Droves grabbing a two goal lead in the first half before the visitors could get going. Xilon did dominate the second half however and pulled one back through Gilles Descombes, leaving both ties finely poised going into the second leg.

ICEL Premier League Matchday 1

Norrion Rovers 9-1 Micronopia United
VLC FC 2-0 Toclofania FC
Nile Bridge 2-1 Xilon OC
Tuntingone FC 3-0 UR Town
Royal Jam FC 1-1 Indionion Athletic
Olympia FC 0-0 Seaton Town
Walston Brook Albion 0-1 Copper Communists SC
RGS Athletic 1-0 FM Town

That’s one way to mark your first league game as champions. Micronopia United’s first game back in the top flight goes pretty badly, having been drawn to face the defending Premier League champions Norrion Rovers, at Norrion Park. It’s a party atmosphere, and the hosts don’t let the Showstoppers live up to their name, as an opening game hat-trick for Roman Torshen in the first half all but secures the three points for the Stags - the other 6 goals are just the icing on the cake, although blemished by Liealia Malley’s consolation goal in the second half from Micronopia’s only effort on target. Rather disappointingly, King Iqbal Stadium didn’t have the goal-glut that a home match against FM Town usually offers, with the Royals struggling to find chances, a second half Nycolas Jackson flick proving to be the difference between the two sides. Across town, VLC had an easier time against Second Division champions Toclofania, but there were points dropped for the other big 5 sides, as the Strawberries were pegged back early on by Indionion Athletic, whilst Seaton Town valiantly held out for nearly 100 minutes against Olympia in really one-sided match.

7th IFCF Champions League 3rd Preliminary Round 2nd Leg

Ludogorets Markovsky 0-0 Norrion Rovers (AGG: 0-7)
Olympia FC 2-0 Marinos Metropolis (AGG: 6-1)

7th IFCF Challengers Cup 3rd Preliminary Round 2nd Leg

RGS Athletic 2-1 Velocity (AGG: 3-4)
Walston Brook Albion 0-0 Spoltekia Kapitol (AGG: 2-1)

7th IFCF Liga B Champions Trophy 3rd Preliminary Round 2nd Leg

Micronopia United 0-1 Ponyville Galaxy (AGG: 2-4)
Xilon OC 5-1 AC Droves (AGG: 6-2)

6 midweek matches in the IFCF in these second leg fixtures. Norrion and Olympia both had very easy games to see off, with Norrion’s second string doing enough to keep Markovsky from scoring in Abanhfleft whilst Olympia made sure of their Playoff Round place by putting another two goals past Marinos. RGS came from behind to beat Velocity in New Lodger City, but the Royals’ poor first leg performance cost them the aggregate victory, leaving Walston Brook Albion to grind out a goalless draw against Spoltekia Kapitol and become the remaining Eastfielder side in the Challengers’ Cup. The finely poised LBCT ties went both ways, as Micronopia failed to recover from their demolition at the weekend with a tired performance against Ponyville Galaxy, a first goal for the visitors securing the tie. Xilon on the other hand went mad at home, cutting through AC Droves’ defence with ease to put five past the Sylestonian side.

ICEL Premier League Matchday 2

Toclofania FC 0-2 Norrion Rovers
Xilon OC 1-3 Micronopia United
UR Town 3-2 VLC FC
Indionion Athletic 3-2 Nile Bridge
Seaton Town 1-0 Tuntingone FC
Copper Communists SC 0-1 Royal Jam FC
FM Town 0-2 Olympia FC
RGS Athletic 3-3 Walston Brook Albion

Two games in, and already we’ve lost all but one perfect record - the Stags continue their easy early season fixtures with a clash of champions, as Second Division champions the Blades put on a good, if fruitless, performance on The Valiant against the Premier League champions - the pure difference in quality finishing the difference between the two sides. The Royals host Albion in what seems to be a newly blossoming rivalry, with RGS fans not forgiving the Millers for stopping them winning the title two years ago. In previous years, this would have been a fairly easy win, but Albion definitely matched RGS blow for blow this weekend, twice taking the lead in the first half before RGS could rally, Munsif Strand grabbing a third goal to give RGS the lead in the 80th minute, only for Bret Hoof to level up the match a minute before stoppage time. The Ultramarines went into half-time with a surprise 3-0 lead, as VLC failed to match the hosts’ intensity - the roles flipped in the second half but UR Town held on. At the bottom, Micronopia United manage to make the most of the promotion clash, the visitors putting three goals past Xilon to secure a first win of the season.

7th IFCF Champions League Playoff Round 1st Leg

Norrion Rovers 0-1 Dury FC (Poafmersia)
Olympia FC 2-0 Gunzlach (Graintfjall)

7th IFCF Challengers Cup Playoff Round 1st Leg

Walston Brook Albion 1-2 Mipojoseon (Quebec and Shingoryeo)

7th IFCF Liga B Champions Trophy Playoff Round 1st Leg

Toclofania FC 1-2 Passerine (Kelssek)
FC Almintora (Turori) 1-0 Xilon OC

The group stages are looming, but for a few clubs it might not be within reach. Olympia FC certainly look set to be in it, as they continue to cruise through the difficult non-champions path with another 2-0 win over Graintfjall’s Gunzlach. Norrion Rovers are assured of a group stage place by virtue of being champions, but Dury FC’s single goal in the first leg makes it look more likely that it’ll be the Challengers’ Cup group stage, the Poafmersian side holding the advantage going into the second leg. Albion took the lead against Mipojoseon, the Quebecois side only drawing level with ten minutes to go in the match, before a fluke cross found its way past Josias Foster to give the visitors an unlikely first leg lead. The Blades on the other hand put in a lame performance at home to Kelssek’s Passerine, Muneed Nielsen’s goal a late lifeline going into the second leg. And last but not least, Xilon travel to Turori to play out a rematch of the LBCT final from two years ago, with the home advantage giving FC Almintora a replay of the success - a single goal margin does leave it all to play for however.

ICEL Premier League Matchday 3

Norrion Rovers 2-0 Xilon OC
Toclofania FC 1-0 UR Town
Micronopia United 0-3 Indionion Athletic
VLC FC 1-0 Seaton Town
Nile Bridge 0-2 Copper Communists SC
Tuntingone FC 0-0 FM Town
Royal Jam FC 2-0 RGS Athletic
Olympia FC 1-1 Walston Brook Albion

Niexai Lane is rocking after this weekend, and who can blame then as Royal Jam take full advantage of their freshness to see off the Royals, a goal either side of half-time enough for the Strawberries to keep pace with Norrion Rovers, as the defending champions make it three-from-three against newly promoted sides this season, this time dispatching Xilon OC with ease as both sides tried to recover from midweek exploits. Olympia however falter once again, as Albion continue to play the role of spoiler as they hold a second big 5 team to a draw in as many games, Nabhan Finlay’s opener against the run of play putting the hosts on the back foot. At the bottom, it’s an ominous result for the Showstoppers, whose defence collectively succumbed to madness as they let the Hummingbirds pepper the home side’s net to make it 13 goals conceded in 3 games so far - the visitors move into second and ahead of the Strawberries on goal difference as a result.

7th IFCF Champions League Playoff Round 2nd Leg

Dury FC 2-1 Norrion Rovers (AGG: 3-1)
Gunzlach 2-2 Olympia FC (AGG: 2-4)

7th IFCF Challengers Cup Playoff Round 2nd Leg

Mipojoseon 0-0 Walston Brook Albion (AGG: 2-1)

7th IFCF Liga B Champions Trophy Playoff Round 2nd Leg

Passerine 0-0 Toclofania FC (AGG: 2-1)
Xilon OC 4-1 FC Almintora (AGG: 4-2)

It was a bit of a tall order for the Stags this week, with Dury FC making full use of their home ground advantage to see off the Stags and build on their first leg lead. Nonetheless, they will be guaranteed a place in the Challengers’ Cup group stage, unlike Albion who are unable to overturn their first leg deficit as they have their usual tactic of grinding out leads used against them. Olympia on the other hand will be playing the Champions League group stage, despite the best efforts of Gunzlach as the Graintfjall side twice took the lead, but the Olympians held firm and kept the gap close. Toclofania FC were left in a similar position to Albion, as Passerine managed to grind out a goalless draw at home despite the waves of Blades attacks, but Xilon managed to exact revenge on Almintora in a similar manner to the previous round, putting four past the LBCT ex-champions to secure a group stage place.

King’s Commonwealth Cup First Round

First Round Cup Weekend is always one of the best weekends in the Eastfielder football calendar. 256 matches of pure chaos as all 512 teams in the Imperial Commonwealth league system are put into one pot and matched up against each other, with no rhyme or reason as to who plays who. And as a couple of Second Division sides found out this weekend, anyone can beat anyone on their day. Suburbia FC and Jam Mountain Island were both taken out by 9th tier opposition - an own goal from Fifine Hobson was the sole difference between the two sides in Ebcocer, whilst the Islanders were leading for most of the match before a second yellow card saw them reduced to 10 men, with Grenerg City scoring from the resulting free kick and then snatching the win on a counter attack in extra time. Two-time champions Monksville United were the other Second Division side to be eliminated by lower league opponents this round, as they were outclassed at home by Garanite FC, whilst Pontifucia United left it late to defeat Forest Rangers in an all-Second-Division clash. Another ex-champion also bit the dust, as Tuntingone became the only top flight to be eliminated in the First Round, as Third Division Revisionists Athletic scored two goals in 5 minutes around the hour mark.

At the other end of the scale of upsets are the demolitions, as some of the bigger teams take the matches a little too seriously and mercilessly beat up their lower league opponents. This year’s First Round was particularly egregious, both in number and scale of demolitions - 19 of the 256 matches played had winning margins of 5 or more goals. But the most one-sided results came from two Premier League sides that have a tradition of scoring plenty in the cup, with the Architects putting away ten goals without reply against their tenth tier opponents Enargite Wanderers, whilst in Walston Brook, a grand total of 13 goals went flying in, with Forehall County really wishing they hadn’t stoked the hornet’s nest with their equalising goal after 10 minutes - UR Town promptly went scored 6 more before half-time and limited their opponents to one further shot on goal all game enroute to a 12-1 victory. The goalfests weren’t all one-sided however, as seen in Amaranthine where the hosts traded the lead with Tyrenam Harriers a grand total of 5 times in a tight 9 goal thriller, whilst Methuhen Town doubled Polarieb Athletic’s tally after the visitors went down to 9 men, having led 3-1 at half time as well before crumbling to a 6-3 loss..

ICEL Premier League Matchday 4

UR Town 1-4 Norrion Rovers
Indionion Athletic 2-0 Xilon OC
Seaton Town 2-0 Toclofania FC
Copper Communists SC 1-1 Micronopia United
FM Town 2-4 VLC FC
RGS Athletic 1-1 Nile Bridge
Walston Brook Albion 1-0 Tuntingone FC
Olympia FC 2-1 Royal Jam FC

Norrion continue to march on with their fourth win in four league games, this dispatching the Ultramarines with little trouble, Marvel Hash breaking the deadlock with only his fourth career goal, a well struck low shot from 25 yards to beat an unsighted Ghaalib Mahmood. The Hummingbirds remain in second as they take their shot at promoted opposition, soundly beating the Orienteers who stay bottom as the only side without a point, whilst the Strawberries have their first loss of the season inflicted upon them in Mount Salt City, which puts Olympia into fourth as one of three undefeated side. VLC continue their early season form with a third win in four, coming from a goal down to thrash FM Town, a late consolation from Cheyanne Harron making the scoreline appear somewhat respectable. RGS on the other hand has started this season poorly, and the form continues with Nile Bridge coming to New Lodger City and taking a point from the Royals, leaving them with less than half of the Stags’ point haul.

ICEL Premier League Matchday 5

Norrion Rovers 1-0 Indionion Athletic
UR Town 2-0 Seaton Town
Xilon OC 2-1 Copper Communists SC
Toclofania FC 4-3 FM Town
Micronopia United 0-2 RGS Athletic
VLC FC 1-1 Walston Brook Albion
Nile Bridge 2-1 Olympia FC
Tuntingone FC 0-2 Royal Jam FC

An unlikely top two showdown (even for this stage of the season) takes place at Norrion Park, as defending champions Rovers take on Indionion Athletic. It’s a much closer match than would have expected, as the Hummingbirds actually manage to limit Norrion chances, but the Stags’ quality is too much in the end, Arthur Smith setting up Roman Torshen with an exquisite long ball from deep, the Kelssek international easily controlling it and beating Kirk Mohsin for the only goal of the game. With results elsewhere, it’s a scoreline that gives Norrion a 5 point lead after 5 games. Third place VLC are held to Albion’s third draw of the season against big 5 sides, as the Millers continue to throw spanners into everyone’s plans. Olympia however fare even worse, as they throw away the lead in Bridgetown, first through a cheap second half penalty after Gull-Moran handled a cross, before Kahla Jewell popped up into a pocket in the box to slot home the winning goal. RGS arrest their slide with a much needed win against the Showstoppers, whilst Toclofania come from 2 goals down to defeat the Fjorders. Xilon get their first points on the board after overturning the Communists’ lead.

7th IFCF/55th Cup Winners Cup Preliminary Round 1st leg

Walston Brook Albion 1-0 Union Purrlin (Felinetopia)

Albion’s reward for winning the KCC last season is a shot at the Cup Winners’ Cup, and they kick off their campaign in the Preliminary Round against Felinetopia’s Union Purrlin. Albion had little trouble holding off the visitors, grinding out a single goal victory in their usual style and keeping the away goal count at 0.

ICEL Premier League Matchday 6

Seaton Town 0-0 Norrion Rovers
Copper Communists SC 2-0 Indionion Athletic
FM Town 0-2 UR Town
RGS Athletic 4-0 Xilon OC
Walston Brook Albion 0-0 Toclofania FC
Olympia FC 8-1 Micronopia United
Royal Jam FC 1-0 VLC FC
Tuntingone FC 6-5 Nile Bridge

Very much a weekend of two halves this - you either got plenty of goals, or got some very scrappy games. Where better to start than in Lodgertia, as the Knights host Nile Bridge in what would normally be an inconsequential mid-table battle that doesn’t really grab the headlines. The Architects kick proceedings off with two quick-fire goals in the first fifteen minutes. They then promptly pass the attacking stick to the hosts, and don’t have a shot for the rest of the half whilst Tuntingone score three of their own including a headed brace for Matija Allman. The hosts continue to apply pressure, and grab a fourth goal through a doubly deflected free kick before Nile Bridge take the initiative and ban the hosts from shooting, with Pryor-Sandoval completing his hat-trick as the visitors took a 5-4 lead with ten minutes to play. The goals hadn’t dried up yet though, as Amit Caceres then swept home the equalising tenth goal of the match from the edge of the box on the stroke of 90 minutes. And in the final meaningful kick of the game, 3 minutes 45 seconds into 4 minutes of stoppage time, Brooke Kipling slotted past the keeper, having run the length of the pitch following a Nile Bridge corner.

Elsewhere, spare a thought for Micronopia United, who in their sixth match of the season have gone and conceded their 24th goal of the season, as Olympia recover from the defeat last week to smash 8 goals past the Showstoppers, seven different goalscorers on the scoresheet forcing scorewriters into smaller and smaller handwriting - Natasa Horvat the only player to score two goals in that game. RGS showed flashes of their usual brilliance against Xilon OC for once, looking completely untroubled as they sliced through the Orienteers. Second place Indionion are second no more, as the wind in their sails seems to have died down as they fall to the Communists in a limp performance. The bigger result is that the league leaders have finally dropped points, as Norrion are held by the Lions to a goalless draw.

7th IFCF/55th Cup Winners Cup Preliminary Round 2nd leg

Union Purrlin 2-5 Walston Brook Albion (AGG: 2-6)

The Hyde version of the Millers came out in Felinetopia this week. Having ground out the hosts to a single goal win in Walston Brook, Albion go all guns blazing in Felinetopia to catch the hosts by surprise and carve them open, finding 5 ways to skin the Union Purrlin defence enroute to a 6-2 aggregate victory, including a rare pair of defender goals from Soriano and Adel Telford.

King’s Commonwealth Cup Second Round

256 teams into the second round, 128 matches in one weekend to halve them again. There were upsets aplenty this round though, and a lot more big ones than before - the weekend’s headline is that of ninth tier SC Krorgon coming out victorious against the Strawberries, with Royal Jam continuing their record of being the biggest club not to reach the King’s Commonwealth Cup final at all. FM Town were the other top flight side to bite the dust this round, as they faced hostile opposition in Sherash, with the hosts going toe-to-toe with the Fjorders and equalising within 5 minutes of the visitors taking the lead for all three goals - that they won on penalties having missed the first two seemed inevitable in the end. The Second Division had its fair share of casualties as well, with ninth tier Tespola Hawks pulling similar antics against Yillog City, twice coming from behind before beating them on penalties - Clinar Rovers were also eliminated on penalties, although they were the team doing the chasing all match against Innoncence FC, having gone two goals down. NT United however didn’t even fight back as they were dumped out by Port Ricton FC.

Micronopia United would be prime candidates for the upset given their leaky defences in the top flight, but they in fact did to Mineville United what Olympia did them - although the hosts scored the opening goal and looked set for the upset, the Showstoppers went on a rampage up front and put 8 past the minnows. Pontifucia United did one better, a Desirat Nathoo hat-trick either side of half-time helping the team along to an outstanding 9-1 victory over Saltminers FC. Third Division Coiners were another side with no qualms about demolishing their opponents as they put 8 past Covellite FC, although the moment was somewhat ruined by the hosts grabbing two consolation goals back-to-back. RGS found a little of their cup antics in this poor season by putting 5 past the Leisure Hive, but Olympia grabbed the biggest scoreline of the weekend, as they had little trouble enroute to an 11-0 victory over FC Tabakhedo, Qamar Reilly, Devyn Nasser and Kinabo Telioa all grabbing braces.

ICEL Premier League Standings

                         Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Norrion Rovers          6    5   1   0    18    2  +16    16 CL/CdC
 2 Royal Jam FC            6    4   1   1     8    3   +5    13 CL
 3 Olympia FC              6    3   2   1    14    5   +9    11 ChC
 4 RGS Athletic            6    3   2   1    11    6   +5    11 ChC
 5 Copper Communists SC    6    3   1   2     7    4   +3    10
 6 VLC FC                  6    3   1   2    10    7   +3    10
 7 Indionion Athletic      6    3   1   2     9    6   +3    10
 8 UR Town                 6    3   0   3     8   10   −2     9
 9 Seaton Town             6    2   2   2     3    3    0     8
10 Walston Brook Albion    6    1   4   1     6    6    0     7
11 Tuntingone FC           6    2   1   3     9    9    0     7
12 Nile Bridge             6    2   1   3    12   14   −2     7
13 Toclofania FC           6    2   1   3     5    9   −4     7
14 Micronopia United       6    1   1   4     6   24  −18     4 Relegated
15 Xilon OC                6    1   0   5     4   14  −10     3 Relegated
16 FM Town                 6    0   1   5     5   13   −8     1 Relegated

ICEL Second Division Standings

                         Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Polkation FC            6    4   2   0    11    2   +9    14 P/LBCT
 2 Oldbridge FC            6    3   3   0    15    4  +11    12 P/LBCT
 3 Forest Rangers          6    4   0   2     7    5   +2    12 P/LBCT
 4 Sunburbia FC            6    3   2   1    12    4   +8    11
 5 Seniors FC              6    3   2   1    12    6   +6    11
 6 FC Tavernia             6    2   4   0    18    6  +12    10
 7 Jam Athletic            6    3   1   2     9    7   +2    10
 8 Yillog City             6    3   1   2     9    7   +2    10
 9 Pontifucia United       6    3   1   2    12   16   −4    10
10 Monksville United       6    2   3   1     8    7   +1     9
11 Jam Mountain Island     6    2   2   2     8    8    0     8
12 Benopia AC              6    2   2   2     6    8   −2     8
13 Clinar Rovers           6    1   1   4     8   18  −10     4
14 Half Boy FC             6    0   1   5     4   12   −8     1 Relegated
15 Lodgertia United        6    0   1   5     5   23  −18     1 Relegated
16 NT United               6    0   0   6     3   14  −11     0 Relegated

ISideWith UK · by **Eastfield Lodge** » Tue Sep 14, 2021 4:30 pm

ICELFA Season 47: Part 2

7th IFCF Champions League Group Stage MD1

Olympia FC 0-1 Langlois Océanic (Kelssek)

7th IFCF Challengers Cup Group Stage MD1

KT Moreazerua (Audioslavia) 0-4 Norrion Rovers

7th IFCF Liga B Champions Trophy Group Stage MD1

SC Ice (95X) 0-3 Xilon OC

The start of the group stage sees three Eastfielder teams in three IFCF competitions. Olympia kick off the midweek haul with a sluggish performance at home to Kelssek’s Langlois Océanic, defending fairly well but really poor in attack - the visitors have the better run of the ball though, a second half header enough to beat the Olympians. The Stags have a much better time of things however, packing four goals in their suitcases for their trip to Audioslavia - Andrew Ford opened the scoring and then set up the second through a delicious through ball within 5 minutes around the half-hour mark, whilst Zada Abbott mirrored him in the second half. Xilon were similarly dominant as well, 95X’s SC Ice blown away by two goals in the first 20 minutes with Mumtaz Laver sealing the match before half-time.

ICEL Premier League Matchday 7

Norrion Rovers 2-0 Copper Communists SC
Seaton Town 0-1 FM Town
Indionion Athletic 1-6 RGS Athletic
UR Town 1-2 Walston Brook Albion
Xilon OC 0-1 Olympia FC
Toclofania FC 0-1 Royal Jam FC
Micronopia United 2-1 Tuntingone FC
VLC FC 0-0 Nile Bridge

The Stags continue their fine run of form with another win to remain top, a somewhat weakened side still too good for the Communists at home. Olympia and Xilon play out a pretty poor match at Vareona Park following their midweek exploits, but the visitors have the quality to prevail to remain part of the chasing pack. The Strawberries leave it late to beat the Knights in a game they really shouldn’t have won - some poor finishing from Tuntingone allowing Jennifer Farrow to fire into the top corner from the edge of the box shortly before stoppage time for the winner. RGS are the weekend’s big winners in terms of entertainment, as the Hummingbirds are hit for six well worked team goals, including an audacious free kick routine that saw the ball passed around the wall for Seung-Yoon Kim to slot home with ease. VLC fall back off the pack however as Nile Bridge hold their defence firm.

7th IFCF Champions League Group Stage MD2

La Nueva Avenida (Farfadillis) 3-1 Olympia FC

7th IFCF Challengers Cup Group Stage MD2

Norrion Rovers 1-0 Myana (Chromatika)

7th IFCF Liga B Champions Trophy Group Stage MD2

Xilon OC 1-4 Stilinkeep FC (Pasarga)

From bad to worse in the Champions League - despite taking the lead through Kinabo Telioa, the Olympians are heavily outclassed in Farfadillis as La Nueva Avenida take their defence apart, a quick-fire second half brace settling the tie in the hosts’ favour. The Stags have a tough time of it at home to Chromatik’s Myana, but get the breakthrough they needed courtesy of a Jeremiah-Dockson free kick. Vareona Park is the site of a bloodbath though, as the Orienteers’ defence makes a number of really textbook mistakes to allow the Pasargan side in, Stilinkeep scoring three first half goals to all but win the match.

ICEL Premier League Matchday 8

FM Town 0-2 Norrion Rovers
RGS Athletic 9-1 Copper Communists SC
Walston Brook Albion 0-1 Seaton Town
Olympia FC 2-1 Indionion Athletic
Royal Jam FC 2-2 UR Town
Tuntingone FC 1-2 Xilon OC
Nile Bridge 4-1 Toclofania FC
VLC FC 3-0 Micronopia United

Are RGS back? 15 goals in two matches does sound like vintage Royals action, and it’s the Communists who end up on the brunt of the RGS attack, with Munsif Strand playing possibly the best game of his life as he ran the show on the left flank, getting a hat-trick of goals and a couple of assists on top as the Royals put 9 past their visitors. It’s a result that puts them into second place after the Strawberries squander a comfortable 2 goal lead with rather uncharacteristic defensive mix-ups - most calamitous being Tomáš Přibyl completely miscontrolling an over hit back pass, the rebound falling perfectly for Ya’qoob Mohd to strike home. Olympia also take the chance to leapfrog, but the Hummingbirds make it difficult for them as the Mount Salt City side fall behind to Abdul-Aziz Mekako’s half-volley from the penalty spot. However, Norrion remain the league’s best defence as they shutout the Fjorders, re-opening the gap at the top to 5 points.

ICEL Premier League Matchday 9

Norrion Rovers 2-0 RGS Athletic
FM Town 0-4 Walston Brook Albion
Copper Communists SC 2-6 Olympia FC
Seaton Town 0-0 Royal Jam FC
Indionion Athletic 1-0 Tuntingone FC
UR Town 2-3 Nile Bridge
Xilon OC 0-0 VLC FC
Toclofania FC 3-2 Micronopia United

8 goals in Copper City as the Communists continue to leak goals like a burst dam, this time shipping another 6 goals to the Olympians. To the hosts’ credit, they actually had Olympia pinned at 2-2 until the hour mark in what was a very close game, when Miska Pasquier went in two-footed on Rigby Headley in a fit of complete stupidity - she may have gotten the ball but that wasn’t without a large part of the man as well. Maisha Paree, who had been quiet up until that point, then scored a brace as Olympia rang up four goals with the man advantage. It’s a result that moves Olympia into second as the Stags come out victorious in the top of the table clash, pulling out that rare feat of shutting out the Royals entirely - Dian McKeown-Collet coming out as player of the match in that encounter with 9 recorded saves despite the attacking effort. The Strawberries fall further off the pace as well, but manage to overtake RGS into third as they failed to find a way to break down Seaton Town.

7th IFCF/55th Cup Winners Cup Round of 32 1st leg

Walston Brook Albion 1-0 Old Boys Club (Eura)

12th Vilitan Cove Invitational Preliminary Round 1st Leg

UR Town 2-4 Errege Iparekialdeko (Hispinas)

The non-IFCF competitions are going into full swing, with Albion continuing to impress in the Cup Winners Cup, this time putting in a very controlled performance against Eura’s Old Boys Club. However, UR Town, last season’s ICCS champions, have a much worse start in the Vilitan Cove Invitational, the Hispinas visitors scoring two early goals to take charge of the game. The Ultramarines did respond and claw the game back to 3-2, but a late goal from the visitors leaves them in a dire position for the return leg.

King’s Commonwealth Cup Third Round

64 matches this weekend as the Third Round kicks off. With so many big name upsets and insane scorelines in the first two rounds, it’s almost refreshing to see a tamer weekend on the results sheet. Not that any of the top sides could rest on their laurels however - as Toclofania found out after the Blades managed to throw away a comfortable two goal lead at home to Syrenia Pyramids, the visitors grabbing two goals in the last ten minutes of the match to secure the upset. Revisionists Athletic of the Third Division grab another scalp, this time eliminating one-time finalists Seniors FC in a penalty shootout where both keepers saved three shots each - Ludovic Hamed’s penalty hitting the post and narrowly missing the other post was the difference that split the two sides. Their cross-town rivals Revisionists, also in the Third Division, weren’t as lucky, as Sherash Athletic dominated over 120 mins but needed penalties to finish the game off. FC Tavernia were the other Second Division side to bite the dust, despite taking the early lead against the sixth tier Smelters.

7th IFCF Champions League Group Stage MD3

Olympia FC 1-4 Bastion (Eura)

7th IFCF Challengers Cup Group Stage MD3

Norrion Rovers 3-2 Dynamo Sjoedrhavn (Savojarna)

7th IFCF Liga B Champions Trophy Group Stage MD3

AFC Mayville (Eura) 1-5 Xilon OC

At the half-way stage of the IFCF group stages, Olympia fans will be sincerely hoping their side finishes in the top two in the league as it looks like any deep IFCF run won’t be happening this year - Bastion turn up at the Olympic Park and flex their muscles for a 4-1 victory, despite the close matches these two sides have had in recent years. Norrion Rovers needed to come from behind twice, but they make it three wins from three in the Challengers’ Cup after beating their Savojar opponents, whilst the Orienteers have little trouble in Eura for their second group stage win, AFC Mayville fans being sent home fairly silent with a 5-1 thrashing.

ICEL Premier League Matchday 10

Walston Brook Albion 0-0 Norrion Rovers
Olympia FC 4-1 RGS Athletic
Royal Jam FC 0-1 FM Town
Tuntingone FC 1-2 Copper Communists SC
Nile Bridge 2-0 Seaton Town
VLC FC 2-0 Indionion Athletic
Micronopia United 0-0 UR Town
Toclofania FC 1-1 Xilon OC

The Albion draw-fest continues unabated, as the Millers manage to secure a fourth draw in four matches against Big 5 sides this season - this time, it’s the league leaders Norrion Rovers, but despite the Stags having the league’s second best attack and the Millers being uncharacteristically leaky this season, the hosts found some of their old defensive flair to hold the leaders at bay. Olympia take the opportunity to cut the gap to 3 points as they demolish the Royals at home, a Natasa Horvat brace putting the once-feared RGS side in their place. The Fjorders leave their mark on the table as well, moving much closer to safety as they return home from Niexai Lane with all three points against the Strawberries - it’s a result that pushes them down into fourth and 8 points from the title, although one better than RGS who fall out of the top 4 entirely as the Wasps give Indionion a little sting before half time, before an unfortunate own goal sealed the victory, VLC moving into 3rd as result.

7th IFCF Champions League Group Stage MD4

Bastion 2-0 Olympia FC

7th IFCF Challengers Cup Group Stage MD4

Dynamo Sjoedrhavn 1-0 Norrion Rovers

7th IFCF Liga B Champions Trophy Group Stage MD4

Xilon OC 1-0 AFC Mayville

The return legs of last week change little in the picture for the sides in IFCF competition - Olympia are all but eliminated with their fourth loss in four games, as Bastion complete a relatively untroubled double over the Olympians at home. Norrion drop their first points of the group stage on the road, as the Stags rue their wastefulness in front of the Sjoedrhavn net. Xilon also make it three wins from four as the Orienteers complete a Euran double of their own, narrowly beating AFC Mayville at home.

ICEL Premier League Matchday 11

Norrion Rovers 0-2 Olympia FC
Walston Brook Albion 1-1 Royal Jam FC
RGS Athletic 1-0 Tuntingone FC
FM Town 0-5 Nile Bridge
Copper Communists SC 1-0 VLC FC
Seaton Town 1-1 Micronopia United
Indionion Athletic 0-1 Toclofania FC
UR Town 3-2 Xilon OC

The unbeaten streak is finally over. As relatively dominant as the Stags have been, the top of the table clash leaves the Norrion Park faithful stunned as Olympia blow the league leaders away with a surprisingly high intensity pressing game, despite their recent terrible run of results from Champions League’ exploits. It’s a result that actually sees Olympia move to the top of the table on head-to-head points, having matched the Stags’ impressive goal difference. It also opens up the door for the chasing pack to make up some ground, a chance that only the Royals manage to take - Eloy Dawood’s penalty goal the sole difference between RGS and the Knights in New Lodger City. The Strawberries give Albion their fifth draw from five matches against Big 5 sides, Archibald Sanson tucking home a rebounded effort to cancel out Sorel Qwivotic’s opener. The Wasps do one worse, as they struggle to find a way back against the Communists.

ICEL Premier League Matchday 12

Royal Jam FC 0-2 Norrion Rovers
Tuntingone FC 1-3 Olympia FC
Nile Bridge 0-0 Walston Brook Albion
VLC FC 3-1 RGS Athletic
Micronopia United 0-4 FM Town
Toclofania FC 1-1 Copper Communists SC
Xilon OC 0-1 Seaton Town
UR Town 4-3 Indionion Athletic

The top two march on in their title race, with new league leaders Olympia cementing their place at the top of the pile with a simple victory over the Knights, a brace from Maisha Paree either side of Maureo Fahmy’s equalising header. The Stags manage to negotiate a tough away trip to 5th place Royal Jam, Norrion leaving until the last 20 minutes before Sébastien Brelsford broke the deadlock by squeezing a well placed shot between four different Royal Jam players and beyond Pribyl’s fingertips. The New Lodger City derby isn’t good new for third place RGS, as the Royals squander the early lead in the game from Girard-Vaillancout’s free kick by allowing Wasps striker Salvator Orme the freedom of the RGS box on two separate occasions, ample opportunity to line-up the header for the first and to sweep home the pullback for the winner. That result allows the Architects to sneak into third place with a goalless draw against Albion, who look set to finish the season with the most draws. There’s a seven goal thriller in Walston Brook between the city’s other two sides, the Ultramarines conceding the opener but go 4-1 up shortly after the hour mark through a Titus Chaudry brace, but the Hummingbirds rally, and have an unlikely equaliser ruled out for the very narrow offside in extra time.

7th IFCF/55th Cup Winners Cup Round of 32 2nd leg

Old Boys Club 2-2 Walston Brook Albion (AGG: 2-3)

12th Vilitan Cove Invitational Preliminary 2nd Leg

Errege Iparekialdeko 2-0 UR Town (AGG: 6-2)

It was a narrow one, but Albion taking the lead in Eura inside ten minutes was job number one done for the Millers, forcing Old Boys Club to come out and attack more. In the end, it’s a good game on the night, but Albion are fairly comfortably through. The Ultramarines don’t fare as well, as a tired performance sees them unable to step up the plate in Hispinas, Errege Iparekialdeko comfortably advancing.

King’s Commonwealth Cup Fourth Round

The business end of the cup is approaching fast, and it’s only the Fourth Round. 64 teams have emerged from the melee of the first three rounds, and 32 matches will whittle it down further. Most of the big teams begin taking things seriously though, and there have been a few upsets this round to add to the spice. Two Premier League sides have also bit the dust this round, with one-time finalists Northern Wind Athletic defeating the Hummingbirds in extra time following a second half equaliser, whilst sixth tier Bronze Acres needed penalties to complete their upset win over Seaton Town. One-time champions Polkation FC became the latest Second Division eliminee following a clash with Pontifucia United, the Spotters being swept aside with ease. There were a few matches with plenty of goals on show, not least in Lodgertia as Parliament Stadium saw United put eight past their New Tavernian visitors, whilst RGS has out comfortable 5-0 winners at home to 7th tier Team Verixas.

7th IFCF Champions League Group Stage MD5

Langlois Océanic 2-0 Olympia FC

7th IFCF Challengers Cup Group Stage MD5

Norrion Rovers 1-3 KT Moreazerua

7th IFCF Liga B Champions Trophy Group Stage MD5

Xilon OC 1-1 SC Ice

The penultimate matches of the group stages leave a little doubt hanging for two of the teams, although Olympia continue their atrocious losing streak as they return from Kelssek without a point or even a goal - they remain on course for the dreaded 0-0-6 record. The Stags suffer a rather expected reversal of fortune at home to KT Moreazerua, the Audioslavian side ramping up the pressure early on and grabbing a vital win. Norrion remain on three wins from 5 as a result. Xilon manage to hit double digit points this week though, as they battle their way to a draw against 95X’s SC Ice for their tenth point of the group stage, ensuring their place in the knockout rounds once more.

ICEL Premier League Matchday 13

Norrion Rovers 4-0 Tuntingone FC
Royal Jam FC 5-2 Nile Bridge
Olympia FC 2-0 VLC FC
Walston Brook Albion 3-0 Micronopia United
RGS Athletic 1-2 Toclofania FC
FM Town 1-0 Xilon OC
Copper Communists SC 0-5 UR Town
Seaton Town 2-0 Indionion Athletic

Olympia and Norrion continue to trade blows on a weekend with a sheer multitude of goals (27 across the 8 games). The Knights play their part in the title race, albeit not a part that Tuntingone fans want to see as their defence is yet again ripped to shreds by the Stags, a hat-trick of assists for Raquel Accardi putting the Stags back on top of the table on goal difference. Olympia fall two goals back as the Wasps actually put up a decent defensive display, but the quality up front for the hosts is too much. 3rd place Nile Bridge also drop further points, as the Strawberries put in an uncharacteristically ruthless attacking display, two identical McCartney goals either side of half-time putting Royal Jam into a commanding 3-0 lead with the visitors grabbing late consolations. It’s a result that moves the Strawberries into third, but a full 10 points off the front two. Albion’s defence remains the league’s third best, although behind the unlikely duo of leader Norrion Rovers and the Lions, adding to the Showstoppers’ miserable defensive tally as Micronopia concede their 37th, 38th and 39th goals of the season - the Communists aren’t faring much better however, the fans leaving halfway through the second half once the fourth UR goal went sailing into the top corner. RGS just happen to lose at home to Toclofania in what is a bit of a rubbish season so far, as they lie in 6th but only two points behind 3rd place Royal Jam - however, 11th place Communists are only 3 points further back.

7th IFCF Champions League Group Stage MD6

Olympia FC 1-1 La Nueva Avenida

7th IFCF Challengers Cup Group Stage MD6

Myana 0-3 Norrion Rovers

7th IFCF Liga B Champions Trophy Group Stage MD6

Stilinkeep FC 2-1 Xilon OC

You could almost call that a consolation point - Olympia actually manage to play well midweek for once, and it sort of pays off as they hold their Farf opponents to a well deserved draw, avoiding the nul points. Elsewhere, Norrion dominate in Chromatika to book their place in the Challengers’ Cup knockouts, Audra Coulter with the pick of the goals with a volley from an impossibly acute angle. The Orienteers decide to take this one easy, and despite the loss in Pasarga, have their sights set on the LBCT knockouts.

ICEL Premier League Matchday 14

Nile Bridge 3-5 Norrion Rovers
VLC FC 2-0 Tuntingone FC
Micronopia United 1-0 Royal Jam FC
Toclofania FC 0-3 Olympia FC
Xilon OC 0-1 Walston Brook Albion
UR Town 1-4 RGS Athletic
Indionion Athletic 2-2 FM Town
Seaton Town 1-0 Copper Communists SC

And the lead flips again, as the Architects twice drag Norrion back to level pegging before the Stags can kick on, an own goal shortly followed by a Roman Torshen winner giving them a big victory in this 8 goal thriller. Olympia have little fuss against the Blades who can’t make it two big wins in two, with the extra goal enough to leapfrog the Stags into pole position. The big result is Micronopia grabbing their third win of the season, and scalping third place Royal Jam in the process with a lightning quick counter-attack at the end of the first half - it still keeps them in the relegation zone though, but faring better than the Knights, who manage to root themselves further to the bottom of the table after losing at Vorgan Park. VLC move into third place as a result, but the gap at the top just keeps increasing, and now is at 11 points to both Olympia and Norrion. RGS grab a vital win against UR Town in a nice display of attacking football from both sides, and move into fourth as a result.

ICEL Premier League Standings

                         Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Norrion Rovers         14   11   2   1    35    7  +28    35 CL/CdC
 2 Olympia FC             14   11   2   1    37   10  +27    35 CL
 3 VLC FC                 14    7   3   4    20   11   +9    24 ChC
 4 RGS Athletic           14    7   2   5    34   20  +14    23 ChC
 5 Walston Brook Albion   14    5   7   2    17    9   +8    22
 6 Royal Jam FC           14    6   4   4    17   12   +5    22
 7 Seaton Town            14    6   4   4     9    7   +2    22
 8 Nile Bridge            14    6   3   5    31   27   +4    21
 9 UR Town                14    6   2   6    26   26    0    20
10 Toclofania FC          14    5   3   6    14   22   −8    18
11 Copper Communists SC   14    5   2   7    14   29  −15    17
12 Indionion Athletic     14    4   2   8    17   25   −8    14
13 FM Town                14    4   2   8    14   26  −12    14
14 Micronopia United      14    3   3   8    12   39  −27    12 Relegated
15 Xilon OC               14    2   2  10     9   23  −14     8 Relegated
16 Tuntingone FC          14    2   1  11    13   26  −13     7 Relegated

ICEL Second Division Standings

                         Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 FC Tavernia            14    9   4   1    39    9  +30    31 P/LBCT
 2 Polkation FC           14    8   4   2    19    8  +11    28 P/LBCT
 3 Seniors FC             14    8   3   3    30   14  +16    27 P/LBCT
 4 Sunburbia FC           14    8   2   4    25   14  +11    26
 5 Forest Rangers         14    8   2   4    19   13   +6    26
 6 Oldbridge FC           14    7   4   3    27   13  +14    25
 7 Yillog City            14    7   3   4    18   13   +5    24
 8 Monksville United      14    6   4   4    18   13   +5    22
 9 Pontifucia United      14    6   1   7    21   30   −9    19
10 Jam Mountain Island    14    5   2   7    14   20   −6    17
11 Jam Athletic           14    5   2   7    19   25   −6    17
12 Clinar Rovers          14    4   3   7    21   32  −11    15
13 Half Boy FC            14    4   2   8    24   25   −1    14
14 Benopia AC             14    3   4   7    10   21  −11    13 Relegated
15 NT United              14    2   0  12    11   31  −20     6 Relegated
16 Lodgertia United       14    1   2  11    16   50  −34     5 Relegated

ISideWith UK · by **Eastfield Lodge** » Fri Sep 17, 2021 3:47 pm

ICELFA Season 47: Part 3

53rd Copa de Campeones Ro16 1st Leg

Norrion Rovers 3-0 Lagostim (Cabo Azure)

Norrion Rovers kick off their Copa de Campeones campaign with a simple tie at home to Cabo Azure champions Lagostim, and it’s an easy win for the Stags, featuring a superb 30 yard free kick from Viljar Ockden.

ICEL Premier League Matchday 15

Norrion Rovers 0-0 VLC FC
Nile Bridge 6-0 Micronopia United
Tuntingone FC 2-1 Toclofania FC
Royal Jam FC 1-0 Xilon OC
Olympia FC 1-0 UR Town
Walston Brook Albion 1-0 Indionion Athletic
RGS Athletic 1-0 Seaton Town
FM Town 1-3 Copper Communists SC

The halfway point of the season, and there’s some actual daylight at the top of the table, as the Wasps manage to hold off the Stags attack extremely well - the possession stats aren’t good reading for Norrion fans, with 72% possession and only 7 shots on goal, with only 2 on target. Fwiw, Olympia are made to work for their victory, as Ghaalib Mahmood makes a dozen saves and is only beaten by an own goal - not that the hosts mind, as the Olympians find themselves 2 points clear at the top. VLC’s draw opens the gates for RGS to move into 3rd, 12 points off the top, following their narrow victory over the Lions, whilst Royal Jam, Albion, and Nile Bridge all grab wins of their own to keep the battle for 3rd extremely tight, the 5 teams covered by two points. The Architects were the only side not to have trouble scoring in their tie though, as the Showstoppers were taken apart by an Aleta Armitage hat-trick, whilst Albion survived two ruled out goals to see off the Hummingbirds in the third Walston Brook derby of the season.

7th IFCF Challengers Cup Sixteenth-Finals 1st Leg

KT Itzalovalle (Audioslavia) 0-0 Norrion Rovers

The games come thick and fast for the Stags, as they have to endure a fruitless trip to Audioslavia to face KT Itzalovalle. It seems the hosts were determined to prevent away goals above all else, and killed the game nicely for a goalless draw

King’s Commonwealth Cup Fifth Round

High Lyn FC (T3) 1-2 Benopia Town (T5)
Northern Wind Athletic (T4) 0-2 Norrion Rovers (T1)
Mohairlin Rovers (T8) 2-1 Micronopia United (T1)
Olympia FC (T1) 3-0 Lampe FC (T8)
Sherash Athletic (T8) 1-0 Central Towers 304 SC (T8)
Athletic Finsentra (T5) 0-0 Half Boy FC (T2) (0-1 AET)
SS City (T4) 1-5 UR Town (T1)
Quinica Town (T7) 1-4 RGS Athletic (T1)
Luxoren Town (T4) 1-1 Matrices United (T6) (1-1 AET, 2-3 PKs)
Pontifucia United (T2) 1-1 Seaton Athletic (T3) (2-1 AET)
Triscellian (T6) 1-2 Copper Communists SC (T1)
Lodgertia United (T2) 2-1 Empire End FC (T3)
Xilon OC (T1) 1-0 Nile Bridge (T1)
VLC FC (T1) 2-0 Kinaltin FC (T7)
Walston Brook Albion (T1) 0-0 String Theory United (T8) (1-0 AET)
Bronze Acres (T6) 0-2 Port Ricton FC (T5)

16 matches this weekend in the cup’s fifth round, only 32 teams remaining from the original 512 entering. Most ties in this round have a top flight side, and a few suffer a bit ignominy as well - not least are Micronopia United, the Showstoppers following up their beating in Bridgetown with a dismal display in Mohairlin, with 8th tier Rovers comfortably winning despite late consolation from the visitors making the scoreline respectable. The only other top flight side eliminated was at the hands of another, as Xilon and Nile bridge clashed in a pretty good match, although light on any actual finishing ability - both sides guilty of spurning about 3 or 4 chances that would have been normally scored. In the end, the Orienteers triumphed. Albion nearly joined Micronopia in ignominy, as they were held by String Theory United for over 110 minutes before Donald Dick secured the winning goal in extra time for the Millers.

7th IFCF/55th Cup Winners Cup Round of 16 1st Leg

Ituraitz Victory (Astograth) 1-0 Walston Brook Albion

Albion’s run in the Cup Winners’ Cup takes them to Astograth, but it’s Victory who prevail in the first leg, keeping the Millers out of the goals and taking an important home win and clean sheet.

ICEL Premier League Matchday 16

Micronopia United 0-5 Norrion Rovers
Toclofania FC 0-0 VLC FC
Xilon OC 2-1 Nile Bridge
UR Town 1-0 Tuntingone FC
Indionion Athletic 1-0 Royal Jam FC
Seaton Town 1-2 Olympia FC
Copper Communists SC 1-2 Walston Brook Albion
FM Town 4-4 RGS Athletic

It’s a jittery performance from the league leaders in Seaton, as the Lions lead for the best part of an hour following Echo Amara’s opener, before Lonell Gould and Devyn Nasser turn it around within the last ten minutes of the game. It’s a good win though, as it keeps them ahead on points against the Stags, who emerge utterly dominant after putting five past the Showstoppers. Albion move into third place by leapfrogging both New Lodger City sides after seeing off the Communists, with the Wasps putting in a lame performance enroute to a goalless draw on The Valiant. The Royals however had all the goals in their game against the Fjorders as per usual, but it’s actually the hosts that are left feeling like they’ve lost points, FM Town twice losing a two-goal lead in either half with braces from Nycolas Jackson and Mahdeeya Angelo.

53rd Copa de Campeones Ro16 2nd Leg

Lagostim 0-3 Norrion Rovers (AGG: 0-6)

Norrion confirm their place in the Copa de Campeones Quarter-Finals with what is basically a routine training exercise in Cabo Azure, seeing off Lagostim with a second 3-0 victory.

ICEL Premier League Matchday 17

Norrion Rovers 4-1 Toclofania FC
Micronopia United 4-4 Xilon OC
VLC FC 3-0 UR Town
Nile Bridge 1-0 Indionion Athletic
Tuntingone FC 1-1 Seaton Town
Royal Jam FC 1-0 Copper Communists SC
Olympia FC 3-0 FM Town
Walston Brook Albion 1-1 RGS Athletic

It’s the status quo at the top of the tree as Norrion and Olympia both post convincing victories, with the Stags dismissing the Blades in the battle of the Champions, Andrew Ford heading home a first half brace to secure the advantage. FM Town can’t follow up their fine performance the previous week, with the Fjorders capitulating on the road at the Olympic Park. RGS falter yet again, this time giving Albion a sixth draw in six Big 5 games as Nabhan Finlay curls home a free kick to cancel out Jazzmine Sky-Afzal’s opener. VLC take advantage of the mess above them to rise above the squabble, moving into third on goal difference with a convincing counter-attacking display against the Ultramarines. At the bottom of the table, Micronopia and Xilon present the second 8 goal thriller in as many weeks, with the two sides trading the lead all game following Chantal Sani’s 30 second opening goal for the Orienteers. That leaves both sides 2 and 3 points from safety respectively, with Tuntingone a further point off, the Knights struggling to put any flare into their play as they ended a scrappy game with the Lions with a goal apiece.

7th IFCF Challengers Cup Sixteenth-Finals 2nd Leg

Norrion Rovers 2-0 KT Itzalovalle (AGG: 2-0)

Norrion rise above their dogged visitors, the Audioslavian side ruing not taking their first leg chances as Roman Torshen grabs a goal and an assist to put the Stags into the Challengers’ Cup Eight-Finals.

ICEL Premier League Matchday 18

Xilon OC 0-2 Norrion Rovers
UR Town 1-0 Toclofania FC
Indionion Athletic 2-0 Micronopia United
Seaton Town 0-2 VLC FC
Copper Communists SC 1-6 Nile Bridge
FM Town 1-0 Tuntingone FC
RGS Athletic 2-1 Royal Jam FC
Walston Brook Albion 1-0 Olympia FC

It’s all change at the top once more! Albion finally win a match against a Big 5 team this season, and it happens to be against the league leaders, Torunna Soriano’s poked finish the difference between the two sides at Brook Stadium, forcing Olympia out of the top spot as the Stags take full advantage with an easy win on the road in Xilon. The two Lodger City sides join Albion in closing the gap on the top two, with VLC seeing off the Lions without much fuss, whilst the Royals are run ragged by the dogged defending of Royal Jam, the Strawberries desperately holding on to the 1-1 draw following Maelynn McCartney’s headed equaliser. It took a moment of magic from Micaela Last to win the game for RGS, as she ended up volleying a long ball over the top past Tomas Pribyl from the corner of the 18-yard box. The Architects leapfrog the Strawberries into 6th in their challenge for the top 4, and they do it in style with a dominating victory in Copper City. FM Town grab a crucial win against the Knights to give the Fjorders some breathing space to the drop, moving 5 points clear.

7th IFCF/55th Cup Winners Cup Round of 16 2nd Leg

Walston Brook Albion 1-2 Ituraitz Victory (AGG: 1-3)

Albion’s run in the Cup Winners’ Cup has come to an end, although not in disappointing fashion as they ran themselves to exhaustion at home to Ituraitz, the Astograthi side just too good for the Millers over both legs,

King’s Commonwealth Cup Sixth Round

Olympia FC (T1) 6-1 Sherash Athletic (T8)
VLC FC (T1) 1-0 Xilon OC (T1)
Lodgertia United (T2) 2-1 Port Ricton FC (T5)
Half Boy FC (T2) 1-1 Walston Brook Albion (T1) (1-1 AET, 4-5 PKs)
UR Town (T1) 0-4 RGS Athletic (T1)
Mohairlin Rovers (T8) 3-1 Benopia Town (T5)
Copper Communists SC (T1) 3-0 Matrices United (T6)
Pontifucia United (T2) 5-0 Norrion Rovers (T1)

The last 16 of the Cup is upon us this season. This year it features 8 top flight sides, drawn into six of the matches, along with three Second Division sides - at the other end of the scale are the two 8th tier sides. Sherash Athletic’s dream run ended this weekend at the hands of Olympia, last season’s finalists looking to go one better and putting the minnows to the sword in the process. Mohairlin Rovers however grab a second consecutive upset and they come from a goal down to remove fifth tier Benopia Town from the competition in convincing fashion. The other major upset was in the final game of the weekend, as a rather exhausted looking Norrion Rovers side gets massacred at the hand of Second Division Pontifucia United, a Louella Fayad brace of pullback finishes seeing off the Premier League leaders. Albion narrowly survive their upset, as they are once again taken to penalties, with the Archers only falling in sudden death in a very even match. Lodgertia United are the only other side outside the top flight in the quarter-finals, coming from behind to beat fifth tier Port Ricton FC, whilst Xilon OC and UR Town are the other eliminated top flight sides, both at the hands of the New Lodger City clubs - the Royals especially left little mercy for the Ultramarines at the Reynarn Arena.

7th IFCF Challengers Cup Eighth-Finals 1st Leg

Norrion Rovers 3-0 Olympique de Rimouski (Quebec and Shingoryeo)

7th IFCF Liga B Champions Trophy Eighth-Finals 1st Leg

Ponyville Galaxy 0-3 Xilon OC

The two Eastfielder sides left in IFCF competition kick off the last 16 this week, with the Premier League leaders bouncing back from their midweek demolition to enact one of their own against Quebec’s Olympique de Rimouski, the scoreline only limited to 3-0 due to some wasteful finishing. The Orienteers are similarly dominant on the road in Equestria, as they face Micronopia’s conquerors Ponyville Galaxy, and come away with one and a half feet in the quarter-finals.

ICEL Premier League Matchday 19

Norrion Rovers 3-2 UR Town
Xilon OC 2-1 Indionion Athletic
Toclofania FC 1-1 Seaton Town
Micronopia United 0-2 Copper Communists SC
VLC FC 2-0 FM Town
Nile Bridge 1-7 RGS Athletic
Tuntingone FC 1-0 Walston Brook Albion
Royal Jam FC 1-1 Olympia FC

With Norrion and Olympia playing at the same time this weekend, it was fraught tension all over - at half-time, the table saw Olympia top as they were leading against the Strawberries whilst the Stags were struggling at home to UR Town after Titus Chaudry levelled proceedings in first half stoppage time. Jennifer Farrow had other ideas at Niexai Lane though, her free kick under the wall levelling proceedings, whilst a brace from Gisella Dialogue gave Norrion breathing space against the Ultramarines - as a result, Norrion now sit four points clear of Olympia. VLC and RGS both take full advantage to close the gap to second down to 9 and 10 points respectively, with the Royal shutting up the Nile Bridge fans pretty quickly with three goals in the first 20 minutes enroute to that most infamous scoreline. Albion however lose ground on the race for the Challengers’ Cup, as the Millers falter in Lodgertia to give the Knights only their 4th win of the season and moving Tuntingone off the foot of the table.

53rd Copa de Campeones Quarter-Finals 1st Leg

Norrion Rovers 0-1 Bastion

Norrion’s reward for reaching the Copa de Campeones quarterfinal is a bumper tie against Eura’s Bastion, the visitors having already easily seen off Olympia in the Champions League earlier this season. Bastion show their class, a cut above that of the Stags and hold the advantage going into the second leg with that away goal.

ICEL Premier League Matchday 20

Indionion Athletic 1-5 Norrion Rovers
Seaton Town 1-1 UR Town
Copper Communists SC 1-1 Xilon OC
FM Town 3-3 Toclofania FC
RGS Athletic 7-1 Micronopia United
Walston Brook Albion 1-1 VLC FC
Olympia FC 2-0 Nile Bridge
Royal Jam FC 1-0 Tuntingone FC

Consecutive 7-1 victories for RGS, this time against the league’s bottom team as the Showstoppers end the contest nice and early following a red card for their keeper, Devyn Townend misjudging a long ball and attempting to punch it clear on the edge of the box, only to miss and take out Eloy Dawood with his fists. Dawood goes on to score the penalty and completes his hat-trick with the Royals’ seventh goal. The Stags, although evidently safe from RGS in the title race, do not want to be outdone in the goal difference stakes, and it’s the Hummingbirds that bear the brunt of the unstoppable Norrion force, although the late speculative 30 yard strike from Neto Giblin-Jonasson for the hosts’ consolation goal was the pick of the goals on the night. Olympia meanwhile go for a simple, no-fuss approach as they see off Nile Bridge without issue, keeping the gap at 4 points. RGS move back into third after Albion get draw number seven in eight Big 5 matches against the Wasps.

7th IFCF Challengers Cup Eighth-Finals 2nd Leg

Olympique de Rimouski 2-1 Norrion Rovers (AGG: 2-4)

7th IFCF Liga B Champions Trophy Eighth-Finals 2nd Leg

Xilon OC 2-1 Ponyville Galaxy (AGG: 5-1)

Two foregone conclusions in midweek as the Norrion and Xilon both defend 3-0 leads. The Stags have a pretty close game in Quebec, and probably unlucky not to get the draw as a lucky deflection wrong-foots Dian McKeown-Collet in the Norrion net for the winner, whilst Xilon recover from an early lapse in concentration to dominate the ball against Ponyville Galaxy and win the home leg fairly easily.

ICEL Premier League Matchday 21

Norrion Rovers 0-1 Seaton Town
Indionion Athletic 2-0 Copper Communists SC
UR Town 3-1 FM Town
Xilon OC 0-2 RGS Athletic
Toclofania FC 0-2 Walston Brook Albion
Micronopia United 0-5 Olympia FC
VLC FC 2-0 Royal Jam FC
Nile Bridge 2-0 Tuntingone FC

And there’s the stumble. Seaton Town come up trumps in Norrion Park against a Stags side that looks a little exhausted from mid-week exploits, as Raegan Castro loops a header over Akachi Ihemelu for the only goal of the game. Olympia take full advantage of that defeat by thrashing the Showstoppers, the bottom-feeders having now conceded 70 goals in the league this season; as a result, Olympia are now a solitary point behind the Stags. In the battle for third, it remains neck and neck between RGS and VLC, both teams registering 2-0 victories, although the Wasps were definitely the more impressive of the two as they breached the Strawberry defence with surprising ease, with the gap between the two sides still a single point in the Royals’ favour. Royal Jam fall to third as Albion and Nile Bridge also both grab 2-0 wins. Indionion also have a 2-0 win of their own to help their survival cause, seeing off the Communists to move 7 clear of the drop.

ICEL Premier League Matchday 22

Copper Communists SC 2-0 Norrion Rovers
FM Town 0-3 Seaton Town
RGS Athletic 2-0 Indionion Athletic
Walston Brook Albion 2-0 UR Town
Olympia FC 4-2 Xilon OC
Royal Jam FC 1-0 Toclofania FC
Tuntingone FC 1-0 Micronopia United
Nile Bridge 3-1 VLC FC

And it’s all turned around. Norrion notch up consecutive losses for the first time this season in all competitions, and it’s to the Communists of all teams, the hosts scoring two in five minutes shortly after half-time. Olympia make hard work of the advantage at home to the Orienteers, Xilon wiping out the 2-0 half-time lead the Olympians had by the hour mark before Kinabo Telioa fired a low shot through the feet the of the Xilon defence and past Anarosa Gilleran’s fingertips. He then helped secure the match with some sheer audacious skill, running onto the end of a long ball, flicking it over his head and volleying a low cross along the face of the goal, a simple tap in for Natasa Horvat as the Xilon defence was left flat-footed. RGS get some breathing space in the race for third as well, as their easy victory against the Hummingbirds is enough to move four clear of VLC, their cross-town rivals failing to string passes together with any consistency as they succumbed to the Architects. Albion draw level on points with Wasps as well in their own bid for IFCF football after their own comprehensive defeat of the Ultramarines in the Northern Brook derby. At the bottom, the Knights secure a vital victory against bottom of the table Micronopia, a result that sees them into 14th and only 2 points from safety.

ICEL Premier League Standings

                         Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Olympia FC             22   17   3   2    55   15  +40    54 CL/CdC
 2 Norrion Rovers         22   16   3   3    54   14  +40    51 CL
 3 RGS Athletic           22   13   4   5    60   28  +32    43 ChC
 4 VLC FC                 22   11   6   5    31   15  +16    39 ChC
 5 Walston Brook Albion   22   10   9   3    27   13  +14    39
 6 Nile Bridge            22   11   3   8    51   40  +11    36
 7 Royal Jam FC           22   10   5   7    23   18   +5    35
 8 Seaton Town            22    8   7   7    17   15   +2    31
 9 UR Town                22    9   3  10    34   37   −3    30
10 Copper Communists SC   22    8   3  11    24   42  −18    27
11 Indionion Athletic     22    7   2  13    24   36  −12    23
12 Toclofania FC          22    5   6  11    20   36  −16    21
13 FM Town                22    5   4  13    24   47  −23    19
14 Tuntingone FC          22    5   2  15    18   33  −15    17 Relegated
15 Xilon OC               22    4   4  14    20   39  −19    16 Relegated
16 Micronopia United      22    3   4  15    17   71  −54    13 Relegated

ICEL Second Division Standings

                         Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 FC Tavernia            22   15   6   1    67   20  +47    51 P/LBCT
 2 Polkation FC           22   12   7   3    25   11  +14    43 P/LBCT
 3 Seniors FC             22   12   4   6    44   23  +21    40 P/LBCT
 4 Forest Rangers         22   12   3   7    30   22   +8    39
 5 Sunburbia FC           22   11   4   7    35   24  +11    37
 6 Oldbridge FC           22    9   9   4    35   19  +16    36
 7 Yillog City            22   10   5   7    26   20   +6    35
 8 Pontifucia United      22   10   3   9    34   39   −5    33
 9 Monksville United      22    9   4   9    26   25   +1    31
10 Jam Mountain Island    22    8   6   8    24   27   −3    30
11 Clinar Rovers          22    7   5  10    35   46  −11    26
12 Jam Athletic           22    6   6  10    27   39  −12    24
13 Half Boy FC            22    7   2  13    32   40   −8    23
14 Benopia AC             22    6   5  11    20   31  −11    23 Relegated
15 Lodgertia United       22    3   2  17    25   73  −48    11 Relegated
16 NT United              22    3   1  18    18   44  −26    10 Relegated

ISideWith UK · by **Eastfield Lodge** » Wed Sep 22, 2021 3:15 pm

ICELFA Season 47: Part 4

7th IFCF Challengers Cup Quarter-Finals 1st Leg

Norrion Rovers 4-2 FC Felsenkirchen 1879 (Siovanija and Teusland)

7th IFCF Liga B Champions Trophy Quarter-Finals 1st Leg

Passerine 3-1 Xilon OC

The last 8 was seldom ventured territory for Eastfielder clubs until the last decade, but it’s still a rarity to see them reach this stage, especially two in the same season. The Stags kick off their Challengers’ Cup quarter-final at home to Felsenkirchen, the Siovanijan side breaking the deadlock inside the first 3 minutes but offering little beyond that, a late consolation after goals from Andrew Ford and Gisella Dialogue helped Norrion to a 4-2 victory. Xilon go from beating Micronopia’s conquerors to Toclofania’s vanquishers, as they travel to Kelssek to face Passerine. They can’t avenge the Blades however, as the Orienteers slump to a 3-0 half time deficit - they manage to shore up enough after half-time to not concede further, and an away goal which could prove to be their lifeline.

King’s Commonwealth Cup Quarter-Finals

RGS Athletic (T1) 1-1 Pontifucia United (T2) (1-1 AET, 1-0 PKs)
VLC FC (T1) 2-0 Copper Communists SC (T1)
Mohairlin Rovers (T8) 0-2 Walston Brook Albion (T1)
Olympia FC (T1) 3-1 Lodgertia United (T2)

The week of quarter-finals continues, as the King’s Commonwealth Cup hits the final 8. All eyes are Mohairlin Rovers, the 8th tier side by far and away the lowest ranked side left in the competition as they host the defending champions. However, Albion are wary of the upset, and a near full strength side dominates play to end the minnows' dreams. The world’s worst penalty-taking display took place in New Lodger City, as over 87,000 people came and watched RGS and Pontifucia somehow miss 11 penalties between them in 3 hours of torture - Herbert Sheridan could have earned the freedom of the city for this match as he denied both Craig Girard-Vaillancourt and Eloy Dawood from the spot in normal time, before denying Dawood again in the shootout along with two further saves - Girard-Vaillancourt was the only player to score from either side. The other match featuring a side outside the top flight was a bit more one-sided, as Olympia were wasteful in front of the United net - the scoreline should really have read 7 or 8-1 by the end. The visitors, as hopeless defensively as they were, came up with a brilliant passing move in a rare attack to pull the Premier League leaders back to 2-1. The Communists made it 4 underdogs from 4 eliminated as the Wasps completed the all-Premier League line-up in the Semi-Finals.

53rd Copa de Campeones Quarter-Finals 2nd Leg

Bastion 0-0 Norrion Rovers (AGG: 1-0)

It’s a scrappy affair in the second leg closing out quarter-finals week, as the Stags are unable to grab that crucial away goal enroute to exiting the Copa de Campeones.

ICEL Premier League Matchday 23

Norrion Rovers 2-1 FM Town
Copper Communists SC 2-3 RGS Athletic
Seaton Town 1-2 Walston Brook Albion
Indionion Athletic 1-3 Olympia FC
UR Town 1-2 Royal Jam FC
Xilon OC 1-1 Tuntingone FC
Toclofania FC 4-2 Nile Bridge
Micronopia United 1-2 VLC FC

The Hummingbirds momentarily make things interesting at the top of the table as Jaša York flicks a low cross home to lead against the Olympians, but the title chasers are having none of it and promptly swat Indionion aside. The gap at the top remains at three points as the Stags fend off a late fightback from FM Town to hold onto a narrow win, Tamkin Berglund twice hitting the woodwork as the Fjorders chased a needed point in their relegation battle. The loss however cuts their margin of safety to one point, as the relegation six-pointer beneath them sees the Knights fight back to a draw against Xilon, leaving Tuntingone a point behind the Fjorders with Xilon a further point behind. The Blades also pull away from their relegation competition, defeating Nile Bridge to leapfrog the Hummingbirds and sitting 6 points clear of the drop.

7th IFCF Challengers Cup Quarter-Finals 2nd Leg

FC Felsenkirchen 1879 1-2 Norrion Rovers (AGG: 3-6)

7th IFCF Liga B Champions Trophy Quarter-Finals 2nd Leg

Xilon OC 0-2 Passerine (AGG: 1-5)

A week of two halves in the IFCF, as the midweek second legs followed the same pattern of the first - the Stags quickly asserted themselves as the superior side Siovanija and Teusland to fend off the Felsenkirchen fightback, holding on for a first ever IFCF semi-final berth for the Stags. Passerine remain dominant in their return leg against Xilon, seeing off the Orienteers to stop the Scholarly Empire side repeating their runner-up feat two years ago.

ICEL Premier League Matchday 24

RGS Athletic 1-2 Norrion Rovers
Walston Brook Albion 2-0 FM Town
Olympia FC 1-1 Copper Communists SC
Royal Jam FC 1-1 Seaton Town
Tuntingone FC 2-2 Indionion Athletic
Nile Bridge 6-0 UR Town
VLC FC 1-1 Xilon OC
Micronopia United 1-1 Toclofania FC

One good way to underline your title credentials is to dominate the Royals in front of their own fans, and the defending champions do just that as Norrion generally dominate the ball against RGS, the Stags’ only blip in an otherwise perfect performance being a defensive lapse that allowed Seung-Yoon Kim to beat the offside trap in a classic display of Route One football. It’s even better for the Stags, as Olympia fall to an early thunderbolt from the Communists, and are only able to fight back to a draw to narrow the gap at the top back to a single point. The Wasps are unable to capitalise on the Royals loss, as they concede a comical own goal at home to the Orienteers, a result that sees them fall out of the IFCF places following Albion’s convincing victory against the Fjorders. The Knights take full advantage as they score two in seven minutes to rescue a vital point at home to Hummingbirds, moving out of the bottom three. Meanwhile, Nile Bridge continue their race to finish the Strawberries by utterly demolishing the Ultramarines.

ICEL Premier League Matchday 25

Norrion Rovers 2-0 Walston Brook Albion
RGS Athletic 1-3 Olympia FC
FM Town 0-2 Royal Jam FC
Copper Communists SC 6-2 Tuntingone FC
Seaton Town 0-3 Nile Bridge
Indionion Athletic 0-2 VLC FC
UR Town 1-0 Micronopia United
Xilon OC 0-0 Toclofania FC

It’s two big losses in two for the Royals, as RGS’ title challenge is on the verge of being mathematically over, the earliest it has been over for a long while. Having lost to 2nd place at home last week, RGS follow suit as they take on and are promptly outclassed by the current league leaders who match Norrion’s domination, a first half goal and assist for Kinabo Telioa setting up the visitors for a surprisingly comfortable victory. The Stags make sure not to slip up against Albion this time, with Roman Torshen’s late looping header securing the three points for Norrion that keeps them within reach of a back-to-back title. VLC take advantage of both RGS and the Millers’ losses to move back into the top 4, a simple win against the Hummingbirds enough to see them draw level with their arch-rivals on points and knock Albion back into fifth. It also sees Royal Jam and Nile Bridge restake their claims for a top four spot, as their respective wins sees them close the gap to the New Lodger City pair back to 4 points. At the bottom, a goalless draw for the Orienteers sees them climb out of the relegation zone on head-to-head results, joining FM Town and Tuntingone on 19 points as the relegation battle enters its final furlong.

ICEL Premier League Matchday 26

Olympia FC 1-1 Norrion Rovers
Royal Jam FC 0-1 Walston Brook Albion
Tuntingone FC 0-4 RGS Athletic
Nile Bridge 2-5 FM Town
VLC FC 2-0 Copper Communists SC
Micronopia United 0-2 Seaton Town
Toclofania FC 1-0 Indionion Athletic
Xilon OC 1-0 UR Town

The top two meet in Mount Salt City in what could well have been the title decider this season, with four games to play after this. League leaders Olympia break the deadlock after half an hour, with Hamsa Gull-Moran beating everyone in the box (including Dian McKeown-Collet in the Norrion net) with a dipping, curling cross. The defending champions rallied well though, twice hitting the woodwork and making Thijn Persson earn his gloves, but it was another defender that granted the Stags a point, as Isabell Vargas headed home a free kick from deep in the dying minutes of the second half. All square at the top leaving the gap at one point, but it was enough to mean that both Olympia FC and Norrion Rovers are in next season’s Champions League. RGS put their recent woes behind them in the race to keep third place, a dominant win against the Knights enough to match the Wasps result at home to Copper Communists. Albion keep pace by fending off th Strawberries, whilst the Architects collapse in the second half following Becky Osborne’s red card, allowing the Fjorders to come from 2-1 down to a dominant 5-2 victory. However, they stay in the bottom three on goal difference following Xilon’s three points against the Ultramarines.

7th IFCF Challengers Cup Semi-Finals 1st Leg

Norrion Rovers 3-5 Herzegovina City FC (Banija)

An 8 goal thriller plays out in Norrion as Rovers host one of the multiverse’s biggest up-and-coming teams in Herzegovina City FC, the Banijan side dominating the first half to lead 3-0 at the break. The hosts did rally however, a disallowed goal from Roman Torshen straying offside preventing the equaliser at 4-4, before the visitors sealed the match. It’ll be a tall order to reach the final from here.

King’s Commonwealth Cup Semi-Finals

Olympia FC (T1) 1-2 Walston Brook Albion (T1)
VLC FC (T1) 2-1 RGS Athletic (T1)

Semi-final week continues unabated, and with 4 of the Premier League’s top 5 in the semi-finals, any fixture would have been a good watch. League leaders Olympia face their second defending champion at home in a week, but Albion do one better than the Stags as they run out a 2-0 first half lead, Archibald Sanson’s backheel flick proving to be the winning goal as Olympia grabbed a goal straight after half-time. However, Albion hold firm and give themselves the chance to be the first side to defend the KCC title in nine years (ironically, Olympia were the last team to do so). The other semi-final was the more intense affair of the two however, as the third New Lodger City derby of the season saw Vorgan Park erupt late in the second half, as Salvatora Orme took a wild swing from 30 yards, the ball deflecting off Jazzmine Sky-Afzal to wrong-foot Eddie Sadiq in the Royals’ net as the Wasps completed their comeback, RGS having taken the lead through Micaela Last’s free kick in the first 10 minutes of the match..

ICEL Premier League Matchday 27

Norrion Rovers 1-1 Royal Jam FC
Olympia FC 1-2 Tuntingone FC
Walston Brook Albion 1-0 Nile Bridge
RGS Athletic 3-2 VLC FC
FM Town 0-0 Micronopia United
Copper Communists SC 1-0 Toclofania FC
Seaton Town 0-0 Xilon OC
Indionion Athletic 2-0 UR Town

It’s only small consolation for the Royals’, but a second derby game in a week goes their way, as RGS come from two goals down courtesy of an Eloy Dawood brace to see off the Wasps’ who are still in a celebratory mood following the semi-final victory. However, they may want to sober up a little as it’s a result that sees them fall out of the league’s IFCF places, as Albion see off the Architects to cement their challenge for the top 4 by leapfrogging VLC into fourth. The Strawberries stumble in their chase, but in fairness to Royal Jam, they had to face the Stags, and a well deserved draw is more than they would really have expected given the top two’s dominance this season. The title is blown wide open though, Norrion’s draw allowing Olympia the chance to pull three points clear against relegation-battling Tuntingone. The Knights however decide to fight for their place in the top flight, a rare Aurelia Hossain venture forward seeing the full back fire home from the edge of the box for the winning goal. That leaves Tuntingone a single point from safety, as Xilon remain on the precipice following their goalless draw against the Lions whilst the Fjorders spurn a golden opportunity against the Showstoppers.

ICEL Premier League Matchday 28

Tuntingone FC 3-0 Norrion Rovers
Nile Bridge 0-1 Royal Jam FC
VLC FC 1-1 Olympia FC
Micronopia United 0-1 Walston Brook Albion
Toclofania FC 2-6 RGS Athletic
Xilon OC 2-0 FM Town
UR Town 4-0 Copper Communists SC
Indionion Athletic 1-2 Seaton Town

Where has this form come from? Fresh off beating Olympia last weekend, Tuntingone have gone and defeated the league leaders for a second game in a row, this time absolutely demolishing the Stags as Maureo Fahmy puts in an inspired performance with a goal and two beautifully placed through ball assists. That hands the initiative back to Olympia, but they only sort of take it, as the Wasps do their level best to keep pace with RGS, holding the Olympians to a draw that sees them go back to the top of the table. VLC however now sit 4 points from the Challengers Cup spots in 5th after the Royals make up for some amateurish defending with a brutal offense, bypassing Toclofania’s defence with ease to put six past the Blades. Albion meanwhile stay a point behind the Royals with a simply victory over the Showstoppers, a result that sees Micronopia United relegated to the Second Division. The Knights insane is only enough to keep them a point from safety, as the relegation six-pointer ahead of them sees Xilon remain in 13th following a convincing victory against the Fjorders, who are now three from safety.

7th IFCF Challengers Cup Semi-Finals 2nd Leg

Herzegovina City FC 1-1 Norrion Rovers (AGG: 6-4)

The return leg sees the Stags play for pride if nothing else, and it’s a pretty even match given the first leg deficit. Norrion manage to hold the Banijan side to a well deserved draw, but it’s not enough. The Eastfielder wait for a first IFCF trophy continues.

ICEL Premier League Matchday 29

Norrion Rovers 1-0 Nile Bridge
Tuntingone FC 0-2 VLC FC
Royal Jam FC 4-2 Micronopia United
Olympia FC 3-1 Toclofania FC
Walston Brook Albion 1-1 Xilon OC
RGS Athletic 2-1 UR Town
FM Town 0-2 Indionion Athletic
Copper Communists SC 0-0 Seaton Town

It took them over 80 minutes to do so, but the Stags stay in the title race following their shock loss to Tuntingone last week. The Architects did well to remain solid and disciplined defensively, limiting the Stags to rather speculative efforts - and in the end, the speculation paid off as Arjean Jeremiah-Dockson thundered a 25 yard effort off the underside of the bar. Olympia has no such trouble in Mount Salt City, the home side rarely needing to go into top gear against the Blades as they cemented their advantage going into the final game. With Norrion a point behind and with 3 goals worse goal difference, they will need to win their final game and hope the Olympians don’t - a draw would require Olympia to lose by 4 goals. In the race for third, the Royals come from behind to defeat the Ultramarines, securing RGS Athletic’s place in the Challengers’ Cup next season, courtesy of Yohan Bob’s winning goal. However, fourth place Albion can only grab a single point against the Orienteers, all but mathematically preventing them from taking RGS’ 3rd place position, and still leaving themselves open to be overtaken on the final day by the Wasps - VLC sit two points behind the Millers following their win against the Knights, although as both sides are in the KCC final, Walston Brook Albion and VLC FC are both guaranteed Challengers’ Cup spots next season.. At the bottom, Xilon’s draw against Albion is enough to relegate FM Town to the Second Division for only the third time in their history after the Fjorders lose at home to Indionion Athletic, and gives them a two point cushion over the Knights - Tuntingone simply need to win and hope Xilon lose in order to stay up.

ICEL Premier League Matchday 30

VLC FC 0-1 Norrion Rovers
Micronopia United 0-10 Nile Bridge
Toclofania FC 1-2 Tuntingone FC
Xilon OC 0-1 Royal Jam FC
UR Town 1-7 Olympia FC
Indionion Athletic 0-1 Walston Brook Albion
Seaton Town 0-3 RGS Athletic
Copper Communists SC 1-1 FM Town

The title fight didn’t last long this weekend - it was probably over within the first ten minutes of the matches as Olympia came out of the blocks all guns blazing in Walston Brook, putting two past the Ultramarines without the hosts so much as registering a touch within Olympia’s defensive third within the first ten minutes. Norrion were struggling to make any head-way against the Wasps as well, and before long, Olympia FC sealed their fifth league title. In the end, Maisha Paree’s brace cancelled out any UR Town comeback to make it 7-1. Norrion at least ended the season on a high, the Stags finishing in second and only a point behind the champions following a Raquel Accardi half-volley to defeat the Wasps, who will rather be focusing on next week’s Cup final. Albion stay in fourth as a result, and they will go into the final on a high having defeated their local rivals Indionion.

At the bottom, Xilon manage to hold the Strawberries at bay for over an hour, whilst the Blades manage to take the lead against the Knights through Chastity Clement shortly before half-time, leaving the Orienteers staying in the top flight as it stands. However, the Knights have been in good form lately, and they rallied in the second half, with Brooke Kipling first levelling proceedings with a well timed run and dinked finish, before Mariyan Noon completed Tuntingone’s comeback on the rebound after Matija Allman hit the bar from the spot. And within seconds of the Knights taking the lead, Royal Jam struck in Xilon, as Marta Sargent’s low shot was too much for Anarosa Gilleran to keep out. It was a crushing blow to Xilon, as those two goals were enough to see them fall beneath Tuntingone into 14th. Tuntingone and Royal Jam both held onto their victories, leaving Xilon OC to be relegated to the Second Division. And last but not least (rather, most), spare a thought for the Showstoppers - bottom of the table, with nothing but pride to fight for, they are utterly annihilated by Nile Bridge, braces for Arleta Armitage, Kahla Jewell and Cu Roi Garrard enroute to 10 goals being shipped past substitute keeper Lourdes Mercier. It’s 92 goals conceded for the Showstoppers, a new record for the top flight, surpassing their own record of 89 goals conceded nearly 20 years ago.

ICEL Premier League Standings

                         Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Olympia FC             30   21   6   3    75   24  +51    69 Champions/CL/CdC
 2 Norrion Rovers         30   21   5   4    64   21  +43    68 CL
 3 RGS Athletic           30   19   4   7    83   40  +43    61 ChC
 4 Walston Brook Albion   30   16  10   4    36   17  +19    58 ChC
 5 VLC FC                 30   15   8   7    43   22  +21    53 ChC
 6 Royal Jam FC           30   15   7   8    35   24  +11    52
 7 Nile Bridge            30   14   3  13    74   52  +22    45
 8 Seaton Town            30   10  10  10    23   25   −2    40
 9 UR Town                30   11   3  16    42   57  −15    36
10 Copper Communists SC   30   10   6  14    35   55  −20    36
11 Indionion Athletic     30    9   3  18    32   47  −15    30
12 Toclofania FC          30    7   8  15    30   51  −21    29
13 Tuntingone FC          30    8   4  18    30   50  −20    28
14 Xilon OC               30    6   9  15    26   43  −17    27 Relegated
15 FM Town                30    6   6  18    31   60  −29    24 Relegated
16 Micronopia United      30    3   6  21    21   92  −71    15 Relegated

ICEL Second Division Standings

                         Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 FC Tavernia            30   21   6   3    90   29  +61    69 Champions/LBCT
 2 Seniors FC             30   18   4   8    60   30  +30    58 Promoted/LBCT
 3 Forest Rangers         30   17   4   9    38   27  +11    55 Promoted/LBCT
 4 Polkation FC           30   15   7   8    34   19  +15    52
 5 Sunburbia FC           30   15   6   9    49   34  +15    51
 6 Pontifucia United      30   15   3  12    47   48   −1    48
 7 Monksville United      30   13   7  10    36   30   +6    46
 8 Oldbridge FC           30   11  11   8    45   35  +10    44
 9 Yillog City            30   12   7  11    35   32   +3    43
10 Half Boy FC            30   11   4  15    48   50   −2    37
11 Jam Mountain Island    30    9   8  13    34   42   −8    35
12 Benopia AC             30   10   5  15    26   40  −14    35
13 Clinar Rovers          30    9   7  14    43   60  −17    34
14 Jam Athletic           30    9   6  15    38   48  −10    33 Relegated
15 Lodgertia United       30    6   2  22    33   90  −57    20 Relegated
16 NT United              30    4   3  23    23   65  −42    15 Relegated

                                   King’s Commonwealth Cup Final

                                        Walston Brook Albion 0  -  2 VLC FC

						                   28' Moffat
						                   72' Azim

The biggest domestic match of the calendar sees the Premier League’s 4th and 5th place sides battle it out for top honours. Walston Brook Albion had the better season in the league, and come into this final as defending champions, having won their first ever cup title last season - this will be their third final appearance in total, with the Millers looking to do something that has only been done twice before, by RGS Athletic and Olympia FC. VLC FC reach their first cup final in over a decade, but have a much better history in the competition - this will be their tenth appearance in the final, a record only bettered by RGS. The Wasps will be looking to add to their four previous victories as well, having won their last two outings in the event. Both matches between the two sides this season have ended as 1-1 draws, and there were only 5 points separating the two sides at the end of the season. Both teams also play very similar defensive styles of football, preferring to soak up pressure before striking their opponents surgically, so it’s fair to say this will be a close match.

In the end, it turned out not to be. The dream was quickly crushed for Albion, as VLC dominated from the off, Salvatora Orme going close to scoring within 3 minutes with a first-time shot that narrowly missed the bottom corner. Hatim Moffat found the top of the bar with a free kick, before Albion’s best chance of the half fell to Jonatony Romero, running onto a flicked on goal kick that allowed him to go 1-on-1 - he could not find the target however, beating Marvella Allam but only finding the side netting. The Wasps made sure of their dominance with the opening goal, as Hatim Moffat converted a corner with a well aimed header shortly before the half hour mark. Archibald Sanson almost levelled the match on the stroke of half-time, his fumbled effort 1-on-1 almost crossing the line before being cleared by Analena Niazi. Angell Ball scored off a rebounded effort early in the second half, only for the initial shot from Geraldene Benjamin to be ruled out as offside. Walad Pour also came close, forcing Josias Foster into a fingertip save from the edge of the box. Foster was finally beaten again by Davin Azim, the winger dancing into the box with a series of 1-2s before neatly smashing the ball beneath Foster’s legs. Albion came close to a consolation that they probably deserved, but Nabhan Finlay was unable to convert a loose ball in the six yard box, finding the feet of Niazi on the line. VLC FC hold on for their fifth KCC win, and secure a place in next season’s Challenger’s Cup group stage and the Cup Winners’ Cup.

ISideWith UK · by **Eastfield Lodge** » Sun Oct 24, 2021 7:52 am

ICELFA Youth League

Under-18 Premier League

Central Division One Standings

   Team                              P  W  D   L For  Ag +/- Pts
 1 Lodger Juniors                   24  9  6   9  33  31  +2  33 Champions
 2 Brook Academy                    24  9  5  10  29  31  -2  32
 3 Tavernia Academy                 24  8  7   9  23  26  -3  31
 4 Mount Salt Football Academy      24  7  6  11  23  29  -6  27 Relegated

Serenelian Division One Standings

   Team                       P   W  D   L For  Ag +/- Pts
 1 New Tavernia Academy      24  11  6   7  33  23 +10  39 Champions
 2 Marepacopolis JFC         24  11  6   7  29  26  +3  39
 3 Gamerville YFC            24   8  7   9  29  25  +4  31
 4 Eastpass Juniors          24   5  8  11  27  34  -7  23 Relegated

EastCommon Division One Standings

   Team                       P  W   D   L For  Ag +/- Pts
 1 Jam Mountain Academy      24  9   6   9  24  27  -3  33 Champions
 2 Copper City Juniors       24  6  11   7  27  28  -1  29
 3 W-D School Academy        24  6  11   7  23  25  -2  29
 4 Jam Town YFC              24  8   5  11  21  26  -5  29 Relegated

WestCommon Division One Standings

   Team                     P   W   D  L For  Ag +/- Pts
 1 Pontifucia Academy      24  13   7  4  24  15  +9  46 Champions/YC
 2 Micronia YFC            24  12   5  7  29  20  +9  41
 3 Tyrenam Juniors         24   7  11  6  16  18  -2  32
 4 Benopia Juniors         24   3  13  8  18  24  -6  22 Relegated


Premier League Playoff
Semi-Final
Pontifucia Academy 3-0 Jam Mountain Academy
New Tavernia Academy 1-2 Lodger Juniors

Final
Pontifucia Academy 1-0 Lodger Juniors

Under-18 Second League

Central Division Two Standings

   Team                    P  W  D   L For  Ag +/- Pts
 1 Capital Academy        24  8  9   7  21  27  -6  33 Champions/Promoted
 2 Acreville Juniors      24  9  5  10  31  23  +8  32
 3 Farond YFC             24  7 10   7  19  24  -5  31
 4 Dillvill Academy       24  4  9  11  17  27 -10  21

Serenelian Division Two Standings

   Team                   P  W   D   L For  Ag +/- Pts
 1 Bliketia Academy      24  9   8   7  21  17  +4  35 Champions/Promoted
 2 Paddockia YFC         24  9   8   7  17  15  +2  35
 3 Thawmont YFC          24  4  12   8  15  22  -7  24
 4 Pasturia JFC          24  4   9  11  23  28  -5  21

EastCommon Division Two Standings

   Team                      P   W  D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
 1 Textilia Academy         24  12  6   6  24  20   +4  42 Champions/Promoted
 2 Halveboi Academy         24  10  7   7  27  23   +4  37
 3 Pedantic Academy         24   7  7  10  21  32  -11  28
 4 Revisionism Academy      24   7  6  11  21  27   -6  27

WestCommon Division Two Standings

   Team                    P   W  D   L For  Ag +/- Pts
 1 Macaronia Academy      24  11  6   7  31  21 +10  39 Champions/Promoted
 2 Toclofania JFC         24  11  6   7  29  21  +8  39
 3 Aswania JFC            24  11  6   7  30  23  +7  39
 4 Syrenia YFC            24  11  2  11  27  24  +3  35

Second League Playoff
Semi-Final
Textilia Academy 1-2 Capital Academy
Macaronia Academy 4-0 Bliketia Academy

Final
Capital Academy 1-3 Macaronia Academy

7th IFCF Rising Stars Cup results

Youth Champions path- Second Qualifying Round
Jam Mountain Academy 0-1 Fiskadaha FC U19s (Poafmersia)
Fiskadaha FC U19s 1-2 Jam Mountain Academy (AGG: 2-2; Jam Mountain Academy advance on away goals)

Champions League path - Group Stage
MD1
Mount Salt Football Academy 1-1 Langlois Océanic (Kelssek)
MD2
La Nueva Avenida (Farfadillis) 2-1 Mount Salt Football Academy
MD3
Mount Salt Football Academy 1-2 Bastion (Eura)
MD4
Bastion 3-1 Mount Salt Football Academy
MD5
Langlois Océanic 3-3 Mount Salt Football Academy
MD6
Mount Salt Football Academy 1-3 La Nueva Avenida

Rising Stars Playoff Round
Jam Mountain Academy 2-0 FC Yassaca (Squornshelan Remnant States)

Rising Stars Round of Sixteen
Atletik (Mytanija) 4-3 Jam Mountain Academy (FT: 3-3)

23nd Imperial Commonwealth Charity Shield (Season 47)

Group Draw:
Group A: UR Town, SLW FC, Harmonial CC, Plozica FC
Group B: Half Boy FC, FM Town, Silver Acres, Iratuen Loft FC
Group C: Honsadin FC, Macaronia FC, Royal Jam FC, Quair 241 FC
Group D: Nile Bridge, Newt Cape Wanderers, Syrenia Pyramids, Approciation FC

Group A

Group A Standings

   Team              P  W  D  L For Ag +/- Pts
 1 Harmonial CC      3  2  1  0   5  2  +3  7
 2 Plozica FC        3  1  1  1   3  3  +0  4
 3 UR Town           3  1  0  2   6  5  +1  3
 4 SLW FC            3  0  2  1   2  6  -4  2

Group B

Group B Standings

   Team                 P  W D  L For Ag +/- Pts
 1 FM Town              3  3 0  0  10  1  +9  9
 2 Iratuen Loft FC      3  2 0  1   6  4  +2  6
 3 Half Boy FC          3  0 1  2   2  7  -5  1
 4 Silver Acres         3  0 1  2   2  8  -6  1

Group C

Group C Standings

   Team              P  W  D  L For Ag +/- Pts
 1 Honsadin FC       3  2  1  0   4  1  +3  7
 2 Royal Jam FC      3  2  0  1   2  1  +1  6
 3 Macaronia FC      3  0  2  1   2  3  -1  2
 4 Quair 241 FC      3  0  1  2   1  4  -3  1

Group D

Group D Standings

   Team                     P  W D  L For Ag +/- Pts
 1 Approciation FC          3  3 0  0  8  1  +7  9
 2 Nile Bridge              3  1 1  1  4  3  +1  4
 3 Syrenia Pyramids         3  1 1  1  2  3  -1  4
 4 Newt Cape Wanderers      3  0 0  3  2  9  -7  0

Quarter-Finals

Harmonial CC 2-0 Iratuen Loft FC
Honsadin FC 1-3 Nile Bridge
FM Town 4-0 Plozica FC
Approciation FC 0-1 Royal Jam FC

Semi-Finals

Harmonial CC 1-2 Nile Bridge
FM Town 2-3 Royal Jam FC

Final

Royal Jam FC 2-0 Nile Bridge

Royal Jam FC qualify for the Vilitan Cove Invitational as ICCS champions.

ICELFA Premier League Awards - Season 47

Golden Boot (Most Goals)
1: Seung-Yoon Kim (RGS Athletic) - 18 goals
2: Zétény Pryor-Sandoval (Nile Bridge) - 14 goals (25 games)
=3: Maisha Paree (Olympia FC) - 14 goals (28 games)
=3: Roman Torshen (Norrion Rovers) - 14 goals (28 games)
5: Raquel Accardi (Norrion Rovers) - 12 goals

Golden Shoe (Most Assists)
1: Kahla Jewell (Nile Bridge) - 16 assists
2: Munsif Strand (RGS Athletic) - 13 assists
=3: Kinabo Telioa (Olympia FC) - 11 assists (25 games)
=3: Nataša Horvat (Olympia FC) - 11 assists (25 games)
=3: Titus Chaudry (UR Town) - 11 assists (25 games)

Goal of the Season
Bruce Clyne-Scott - Nile Bridge 0-1 Toclofania FC (MD8, FT: 4-1)
The Blades winger with his first goal of the season gave the visitors a surprising lead in Bridgetown, very much against the run of play as Clyne-Scott beat Zorno-Mal from behind the halfway line following a Nile Bridge corner, the Architects’ goalie stumbling as they raced back to futilely grasp at the shot.

Golden Visa (Best Foreign Player)
1: Seung-Yoon Kim (RGS Athletic) - Royal Kingdom of Quebec
2: Nataša Horvat (Olympia FC) - Pasarga
3: Roman Torshen (Norrion Rovers) - Kelssek
4: Kinabo Telioa (Olympia FC) - Turori
5: Nycolas Jackson (RGS Athletic) - Taeshan

Young Player of the Season
1: Kinabo Telioa - Olympia FC
2: October Lie - VLC FC
3: Jazzmine Sky-Afzal - RGS Athletic

Manager of the Season
1: Malcolm Jafri - Olympia FC
2: Sarah Douglas - Norrion Rovers
3: Pierpont Jonasson - Walston Brook Albion

Golden Glove (Best Goalkeeper)
1: Josias Foster - Walston Brook Albion
2: Dian McKeown-Collet - Norrion Rovers
3: Thijn Persson - Olympia FC

Golden Ball (Best Player)
1: Seung-Yoon Kim - RGS Athletic
2: Kahla Jewell - Nile Bridge
3: Nataša Horvat - Olympia FC
4: Zeteny Pryor-Sandoval - Nile Bridge
5: Roman Torshen - Norrion Rovers

Team of the Season

-
                                                       Seung-Yoon Kim
                                                       (RGS Athletic)

                                      Kinabo Telioa     Kahla Jewell      Raquel Accardi
                                      (Olympia FC)     (Nile Bridge)     (Norrion Rovers)

                                                       Mckenzie Black
                   Olim Zozula                          (Olympia FC)                          Kyan Farmer
                  (Royal Jam FC)                                                             (Nile Bridge)
                                   Torunna Soriano    Takeya Lillehammer    Max Wilburn-Mason
                               (Walston Brook Albion)   (Nile Bridge)         (Olympia FC)

			                                 Josias Foster
			                            (Walston Brook Albion)

ISideWith UK · by **Eastfield Lodge** » Sat Nov 06, 2021 8:59 pm

Imperial Commonwealth Cricket Championship - Season 7

ICT20 Championship

Regional Leagues

P Lodger League North Division 1  Pld    W   D   L    PF   PA   PD   Pts 
1 Walston Brook                    14    9   0   5  1852 1791  +61    18
2 Mount Salt City                  14    8   1   5  2010 1957  +53    17
3 Bluinshire                       14    7   2   5  1924 1933   −9    16
4 Monurtag                         14    8   0   6  1891 1890   +1    16
5 Mineville                        14    6   1   7  1997 1955  +42    13
6 Norrion                          14    5   1   8  1958 1931  +27    11
7 Dillvill                         14    5   1   8  1834 1926  −92    11
8 Pindale                          14    4   2   8  1847 1930  −83    10

P Lodger League South Division 1  Pld    W   D   L    PF   PA   PD   Pts 
1 New Lodger City                  14   10   0   4  1941 1901  +40    20
2 Ricton                           14   10   0   4  1880 1794  +86    20
3 Lodgertia                        14    7   0   7  1983 1901  +82    14
4 Seaton                           14    7   0   7  1883 1841  +42    14
5 Viruntia                         14    6   1   7  1963 1973  −10    13
6 Bridgetown                       14    5   1   8  1884 1884    0    11
7 Kastelholm                       14    5   0   9  1784 1880  −96    10
8 Desviel                          14    5   0   9  1759 1903 −144    10

P Central League Division 1    Pld    W   D   L    PF   PA   PD   Pts 
1 Farond                        14   11   0   3  2085 1910 +175    22
2 Acreville                     14    9   0   5  2064 1950 +114    18
3 Yillog                        14    8   0   6  1821 1959 −138    16
4 Bliketia                      14    7   0   7  1968 2026  −58    14
5 Jununope                      14    6   0   8  1953 1891  +62    12
6 Gamerville                    14    5   0   9  1881 2019 −138    10
7 Tavernia                      14    5   0   9  1893 1880  +13    10
8 Pasturia                      14    5   0   9  1886 1916  −30    10

P Serenelian League Division 1  Pld    W   D   L    PF   PA   PD   Pts 
1 Steel River Valley             14   10   0   4  1937 1951  −14    20
2 Lakeport                       14    9   0   5  1971 1874  +97    18
3 Marepacopolis                  14    8   0   6  1815 1844  −29    16
4 Westpass                       14    8   0   6  1853 1855   −2    16
5 Newt Cape                      14    6   0   8  1940 1939   +1    12
6 New Minesville                 14    6   0   8  1969 1992  −23    12
7 Saint Estelle                  14    5   0   9  1950 1886  +64    10
8 Mainpass                       14    4   0  10  1848 1942  −94     8

P Economic League Division 1   Pld    W   D   L    PF   PA   PD   Pts 
1 Jam Town                      14    9   0   5  1901 1823  +78    18
2 Cuprumville                   14    9   0   5  1920 1892  +28    18
3 Copper City                   14    7   2   5  1868 2005 −137    16
4 Trinardin                     14    7   2   5  1929 1790 +139    16
5 Halveboi                      14    7   0   7  2035 2016  +19    14
6 Rivermouth                    14    7   0   7  1850 1851   −1    14
7 Textilia                      14    6   1   7  1931 1999  −68    13
8 Silkville                     14    1   1  12  1844 1902  −58     3

P Scholarly League Division 1  Pld    W   D   L    PF   PA   PD   Pts 
1 Dictionary                    14   12   0   2  2109 1835 +274    24
2 Forngirn                      14    8   1   5  2055 2011  +44    17
3 Revisionism City              14    8   0   6  1934 1885  +49    16
4 Pedantry Central              14    6   1   7  1933 1957  −24    13
5 Xilon                         14    6   0   8  1930 1910  +20    12
6 Central Towers 304 SC         14    4   2   8  1839 2047 −208    10
7 Paranormal                    14    5   0   9  1931 1969  −38    10
8 Homeopathy                    14    5   0   9  1853 1970 −117    10

P Macaronian League Division 1  Pld    W   D   L    PF   PA   PD   Pts 
1 Ashkaren                       14    9   0   5  1996 1908  +88    18
2 Syrenia                        14    8   0   6  1989 1972  +17    16
3 Likina                         14    8   0   6  1881 1883   −2    16
4 Grateville                     14    8   0   6  1976 1991  −15    16
5 Micronia                       14    7   1   6  1895 1831  +64    15
6 Marekandria                    14    5   1   8  1900 1975  −75    11
7 Macaronia                      14    5   0   9  2007 2003   +4    10
8 Aswania                        14    5   0   9  1810 1891  −81    10

P Utopian League Division 1    Pld    W   D   L    PF   PA   PD   Pts 
1 Toclofania                    14    9   0   5  2038 1996  +42    18
2 Pontifucia                    14    8   0   6  2004 1980  +24    16
3 Nexusortem                    14    8   0   6  1841 1786  +55    16
4 Forehall                      14    7   0   7  1805 1904  −99    14
5 Boomtown                      14    7   0   7  1796 1764  +32    14
6 Devoniria                     14    6   0   8  1959 1949  +10    12
7 Sunburbia                     14    6   0   8  1970 1974   −4    12
8 Benopia                       14    5   0   9  1981 2041  −60    10

Finals

Playoff Round

Forngirn 134/7 (14 overs)
Lakeport 132/5 (20 overs)
Forngirn win by 3 wickets

Marepacopolis 168/5 (20 overs)
Copper City 178/7 (20 overs)
Copper City win by 10 runs

Nexusortem 119/7 (20 overs)
Yillog 120/7 (20 overs)
Yillog win by 1 run

Cuprumville 109 (16.1 overs)
Lodgertia 110/8 (15.5 overs)
Lodgertia win by 2 wickets

Pontifucia 131/6 (14.2 overs)
Revisionism City 129/9 (20 overs)
Pontifucia win by 4 wickets

Ricton 143/7 (20 overs)
Bluinshire 144/9 (17.3 overs)
Bluinshire win by 1 wicket

Mount Salt City 142/5 (20 overs)
Likina 143/6 (20 overs)
Likina win by 4 wickets

Acreville 105 (16.4 overs)
Syrenia 112 (14.3 overs)
Syrenia win by 7 runs

Round of 16

Toclofania 160/8 (18.5 overs)
Forngirn 159/7 (20 overs)
Toclofania win by 2 wickets

New Lodger City 144/2 (20 overs)
Copper City 161/6 (20 overs)
Copper City win by 17 runs

Ashkaren 135/3 (16.3 overs)
Yillog 132/6 (20 overs)
Ashkaren win by 7 wickets

Dictionary 134/3 (20 overs)
Lodgertia 152/6 (20 overs)
Lodgertia win by 18 runs

Jam Town 132/2 (18.5 overs)
Pontifucia 130/6 (20 overs)
Jam Town win by 8 wickets

Steel River Valley 127/5 (20 overs)
Bluinshire 87/6 (20 overs)
Steel River Valley win by 40 runs

Farond 132/7 (20 overs)
Likina 135/5 (19.2 overs)
Likina win by 5 wickets

Walston Brook 134/6 (20 overs)
Syrenia 177/6 (20 overs)
Syrenia win by 43 runs

Quarter-Finals

Toclofania 149/2 (20 overs)
Syrenia 152/4 (17.3 overs)
Syrenia win by 6 wickets

Dictionary 137/3 (20 overs)
Likina 141/5 (19.1 overs)
Likina win by 5 wickets

Jam Town 180/6 (20 overs)
Ashkaren 184/5 (19 overs)
Ashkaren win by 5 wickets

Copper City 117 (15.5 overs)
Steel River Valley 159/7 (20 overs)
Steel River Valley win by 42 runs

Semi-Finals

Likina 133/3 (20 overs)
Steel River Valley 197/8 (20 overs)
Steel River Valley win by 64 runs

Ashkaren 137/8 (19.5 overs)
Syrenia 136/6 (20 overs)
Ashkaren win by 2 wickets

Grand Final

Steel River Valley 135/2 (19 overs)
Ashkaren 131/9 (20 overs)

Steel River Valley make their second appearance in the ICT20 Championship Grand Final, having lost the final of the 4th edition in a spectacular collapse. However, they have been utterly dominant in the Finals this season, winning all three of their matches prior to this by over 40 runs, and they made sure to continue that form, putting the fiasco of 7 wickets in 14 balls behind them as they lost two wickets to comfortably chase down Ashkaren, the debutants losing a flurry of mid-order wickets in their debut Grand Final appearance.

ICF50 Championship

Regional Leagues

P Lodger League North Division 1  Pld    W   D   L    PF   PA   PD   Pts 
1 Bluinshire                       14   10   0   4  2968 2891  +77    20
2 Walston Brook                    14    8   0   6  3183 3031 +152    16
3 Monurtag                         14    8   0   6  3043 3122  −79    16
4 Dillvill                         14    7   0   7  3000 2959  +41    14
5 Pindale                          14    6   0   8  3117 2859 +258    12
6 Mount Salt City                  14    6   0   8  3092 3322 −230    12
7 Mineville                        14    6   0   8  3168 3278 −110    12
8 Norrion                          14    5   0   9  3165 3274 −109    10

P Lodger League South Division 1  Pld    W   D   L    PF   PA   PD   Pts 
1 Kastelholm                       14   10   0   4  3069 3037  +32    20
2 Lodgertia                        14    9   0   5  3347 2827 +520    18
3 New Lodger City                  14    8   0   6  3063 3189 −126    16
4 Ricton                           14    6   0   8  3409 3391  +18    12
5 Desviel                          14    6   0   8  3231 3308  −77    12
6 Viruntia                         14    6   0   8  3103 3113  −10    12
7 Seaton                           14    6   0   8  3279 3406 −127    12
8 Bridgetown                       14    5   0   9  3026 3256 −230    10

P Central League Division 1    Pld    W   D   L    PF   PA   PD   Pts 
1 Pasturia                      14   10   0   4  3234 3119 +115    20
2 Bliketia                      14    9   0   5  3263 3078 +185    18
3 Acreville                     14    8   0   6  3291 3078 +213    16
4 Gamerville                    14    8   0   6  3002 3046  −44    16
5 Jununope                      14    7   0   7  3170 3056 +114    14
6 Yillog                        14    5   0   9  3159 3279 −120    10
7 Tavernia                      14    5   0   9  2930 3447 −517    10
8 Farond                        14    4   0  10  3163 3109  +54     8

P Serenelian League Division 1  Pld    W   D   L    PF   PA   PD   Pts 
1 Steel River Valley             14   10   0   4  3466 3174 +292    20
2 New Minesville                 14    8   0   6  3469 3195 +274    16
3 Westpass                       14    8   0   6  3395 3289 +106    16
4 Mainpass                       14    7   0   7  3337 3374  −37    14
5 Saint Estelle                  14    6   1   7  2859 3053 −194    13
6 Lakeport                       14    6   0   8  3145 3381 −236    12
7 Newt Cape                      14    5   1   8  3237 3193  +44    11
8 Marepacopolis                  14    5   0   9  3416 3665 −249    10

P Economic League Division 1   Pld    W   D   L    PF   PA   PD   Pts 
1 Jam Town                      14   10   0   4  3331 3134 +197    20
2 Rivermouth                    14    8   0   6  2933 2948  −15    16
3 Silkville                     14    8   0   6  2937 3061 −124    16
4 Textilia                      14    8   0   6  2938 2884  +54    16
5 Halveboi                      14    7   0   7  3139 3104  +35    14
6 Copper City                   14    6   0   8  3176 3277 −101    12
7 Cuprumville                   14    5   0   9  2958 3041  −83    10
8 Trinardin                     14    4   0  10  3301 3264  +37     8

P Macaronian League Division 1  Pld    W   D   L    PF   PA   PD   Pts 
1 Micronia                       14    9   0   5  3345 3123 +222    18
2 Ashkaren                       14    9   0   5  2861 2911  −50    18
3 Grateville                     14    8   1   5  2934 3026  −92    17
4 Syrenia                        14    7   1   6  3163 3305 −142    15
5 Aswania                        14    7   0   7  3366 3246 +120    14
6 Likina                         14    6   0   8  2775 2675 +100    12
7 Macaronia                      14    5   0   9  3248 3240   +8    10
8 Marekandria                    14    4   0  10  3094 3260 −166     8

P Scholarly League Division 1  Pld    W   D   L    PF   PA   PD   Pts 
1 Dictionary                    14    9   0   5  3320 3110 +210    18
2 Paranormal                    14    8   0   6  3249 3051 +198    16
3 Revisionism City              14    8   0   6  3203 3318 −115    16
4 Homeopathy                    14    7   0   7  2933 2910  +23    14
5 Pedantry Central              14    6   0   8  3174 3179   −5    12
6 Forngirn                      14    6   0   8  3209 3468 −259    12
7 Xilon                         14    6   0   8  3277 3454 −177    12
8 Central Towers 304 SC         14    6   0   8  3326 3201 +125    12

P Utopian League Division 1    Pld    W   D   L    PF   PA   PD   Pts 
1 Forehall                      14    9   0   5  3169 3169    0    18
2 Nexusortem                    14    7   0   7  3299 3065 +234    14
3 Pontifucia                    14    7   0   7  3153 3328 −175    14
4 Devoniria                     14    7   0   7  3201 3181  +20    14
5 Toclofania                    14    7   0   7  3325 3243  +82    14
6 Benopia                       14    7   0   7  3051 3263 −212    14
7 Sunburbia                     14    6   0   8  3260 3321  −61    12
8 Boomtown                      14    6   0   8  3320 3208 +112    12

Finals

Playoff Round

Lodgertia 213/6 (44.4 overs)
Acreville 209/3 (50 overs)
Lodgertia win by 4 wickets

Monurtag 233 (48.5 overs)
Westpass 157/9 (50 overs)
Monurtag win by 76 runs

Pontifucia 235 (46.4 overs)
Paranormal 237/9 (33.4 overs)
Paranormal win by 1 wicket

New Lodger City 209 (47.2 overs)
Silkville 210/9 (38.5 overs)
Silkville win by 1 wicket

Ashkaren 235/6 (50 overs)
Nexusortem 219/7 (50 overs)
Ashkaren win by 16 runs

Walston Brook 201/8 (29.3 overs)
Rivermouth 197/8 (50 overs)
Walston Brook win by 2 wickets

Bliketia 363/5 (50 overs)
Revisionism City 239/6 (50 overs)
Bliketia win by 124 runs

Grateville 275/9 (47.5 overs)
New Minesville 274/8 (50 overs)
Grateville win by 1 wicket

Round of 16

Steel River Valley 239/4 (50 overs)
Lodgertia 224/6 (50 overs)
Steel River Valley win by 15 runs

Bluinshire 237/6 (50 overs)
Monurtag 176 (48.4 overs)
Bluinshire win by 61 runs

Pasturia 342/7 (50 overs)
Grateville 356 (48.5 overs)
Grateville win by 14 runs

Dictionary 259 (45.3 overs)
Ashkaren 159 (48.5 overs)
Dictionary win by 100 runs

Micronia 226/8 (32.2 overs)
Silkville 223/8 (50 overs)
Micronia win by 2 wickets

Forehall 163 (31.3 overs)
Paranormal 167/9 (23 overs)
Paranormal win by 1 wicket

Jam Town 319/6 (50 overs)
Walston Brook 281/2 (50 overs)
Jam Town win by 38 runs

Kastelholm 184 (41 overs)
Bliketia 186/9 (36.5 overs)
Bliketia win by 1 wicket

Quarter-Finals

Jam Town 261/8 (50 overs)
Bluinshire 263/6 (46.2 overs)
Bluinshire win by 4 wickets

Micronia 194 (43 overs)
Dictionary 198/9 (43.4 overs)
Dictionary win by 1 wicket

Steel River Valley 143/6 (50 overs)
Paranormal 146/6 (26.1 overs)
Paranormal win by 4 wickets

Bliketia 351/6 (50 overs)
Grateville 170 (43 overs)
Bliketia win by 181 runs

Semi-Finals

Paranormal 244/6 (39.3 overs)
Bluinshire 240/5 (50 overs)
Paranormal win by 4 wickets

Bliketia 233/8 (50 overs)
Dictionary 235/3 (33 overs)
Dictionary win by 7 wickets

Grand Final

Paranormal 222/8 (50 overs)
Dictionary 277/8 (50 overs)
Dictionary win by 55 runs

The inaugural Imperial Commonwealth Full-50 Championship was an all Scholarly-Empire affair, both sides coming off dominant semi-finals victories. In the end, it was the Scholarly Empire league winners that triumphed once more, Paranormal's run chase petering out once the top order batsmen were dismissed as they faltered to a 55 run loss.

Imperial Commonwealth First Class Championship Finals

Quarter-Finals

Micronia bat first
Rivermouth 329 (57.2 overs), 218 (74.3 overs)
Micronia 324 (79.3 overs), 268 (84.1 overs)
Micronia win by 45 runs

Benopia bat first
Benopia 261 (61.5 overs), 239 (69.5 overs)
Pasturia 474/9d (109.1 overs), 27/0 (4.5 overs)
Pasturia win by 10 wickets

Mount Salt City bat first
Mount Salt City 314 (77.1 overs), 213 (54.2 overs)
Westpass 289 (60.5 overs), 239/9 (54.2 overs)
Westpass win by 1 wickets

Textilia bat first
Textilia 157 (29.5 overs), 216 (57.2 overs)
Pedantry Central 148 (39.4 overs), 77 (21.2 overs)
Textilia win by 148 runs

Semi-Finals

Pasturia bat first
Textilia 351 (95.0 overs), 156/5 (53.5 overs)
Pasturia 369 (99.5 overs), 136 (54.2 overs)
Textilia win by 5 wickets

Micronia bat first
Micronia 459/6d (120.3 overs), 136 (22.4 overs)
Westpass 520 (172.2 overs), 76/3 (21.3 overs)
Westpass win by 7 wickets

Grand Final

Westpass bat first
Textilia 257 (61.4 overs), 273 (82.3 overs)
Westpass 408 (134.5 overs), 259 (60.4 overs)
Westpass win by 137 runs

ISideWith UK · by **Eastfield Lodge** » Thu Dec 23, 2021 2:27 pm

ICEL Football League: Season 48 Preview

Team Previews - Premier League

Location: Copper City, Copportopia
Home Stadium: The Copper Dome (28,000)
Background: Nickname: The Communists; Honours: 3x ICCS champions; 17x Copportopia National Champions; Best League Finish: 7th

Manager: Francesca Reynolds
Formation: 4-1-2-1-2

Likely Starting XI		Age	Nat	M/F	Positions
Ferdinand Mack			29	EFL	M	GK
Étienne Baten			31	EFL	M	CB
Ruben Habicht			22	PFA	M	CB
Pensee Pons-Perry		32	EFL	F	RB
Tulia Strachan			28	EFL	F	LB
Davet Durrant			30	EFL	M	DMF
Bemabe Mallick-Brelsford	31	EFL	M	RMF
Rachael Weaver			29	EFL	F	LMF
Chevalier Bay			24	EFL	M	AMF
Abbaas Buchan			30	EFL	M	ST
Sander Kane			24	EFL	M	ST
Key Reserves
Mawzoona Balthorst		21	EFL	F	GK
Miska Pasquier			32	EFL	F	CB
Godfredo Hyde			19	EFL	M	CB/DMF/LB
Kari Macleod			28	EFL	M	RB
Shaun MacCollum			25	EFL	M	DMF
Berend Robert			22	EFL	M	RMF
Annika St Cleer			19	EFL	F	ST/RWF

Players In: Kari Macleod <== Half Boy FC - $2.4m; Ahmad Kumar-Insua <== Coventry Town United (Murphtannia) - Free; Polik Ingham <== Jam Town YFC; Alina Darragh <== Paddockia YFC
Players Out: Sandra Wahid, Sidqi Nouri, Sarina Neville, Lafayette Dandy, Lela Barlow (retired)
Likely finish = 10th

Location: Tavernia, Westmeadow Tavern
Home Stadium: Tavernia Stadium (65,921)
Background: Nickname: The Wyverns; Honours: 2x KCC Champions, 1x Vilitan Cove Invitational Champions, 21x Westmeadow Tavern National Champions; Best League Finish: 2nd

Manager: Naqiyya Mina
Formation: 4-3-1-2

Likely Starting XI	Age	Nat	M/F	Positions
Dhaahir Hooton		28	EFL	M	GK
Atiyya Jakobsson	32	EFL	F	CB
Hippolyte Badjaak	25	EFL	M	CB
Beale Forgie		28	EFL	M	RB
Adele Corbyn		25	EFL	F	LB
Laycie Lindholm		31	EFL	F	CMF
Celestyn Welsh		28	EFL	F	RMF
Laurens Halliwell	29	EFL	M	LMF
Lubna Deane		31	EFL	F	AMF
Asmar Rush		28	EFL	M	ST
Cordell Pilkington	29	EFL	M	ST
Key Reserves
Nadeera Merchant-Trip	24	EFL	F	GK
Oliveria Molla		33	EFL	F	CB
Jocelynn Medina		34	EFL	F	LB
Ileanna Solberg		34	EFL	M	CMF
Genna Jones		22	EFL	F	RMF
Raadiya Nicol		34	EFL	F	AMF
Xiana Adel		19	EFL	F	ST

Players In: Mahdhoodha Draper <== Gamerville YFC; Palmer Rinaldi <== AFC Newcastle United (Murphtannia) - Free; Zaniah Ehsan <== Bliketia Academy
Players Out: Vernell Coward, Julien Islam, Qubilah Juarez (retired)
Likely finish = 12th

Location: North Jam Forest, Jammy Forests
Home Stadium: Northwood Arena (13,200)
Background: Nickname: Rangers; Honours: 7x Jammy Forests National Champions; Best League Finish: 3rd (Second Division)

Manager: Gill Russell
Formation: 4-1-3-2

Likely Starting XI		Age	Nat	M/F	Positions
Ivor Bassett			30	EFL	M	GK
Mukhtaar Collier-Graziani	27	EFL	M	CB
Ironwald Iqbal-Rigby		23	EFL	M	CB
Maximus Montfort		27	EFL	M	RB
Monte Scarlet			28	EFL	M	LB
Ester Morton			33	EFL	F	DMF
Tiara Bain			30	EFL	F	CMF
Raelyn McTaggart		31	EFL	F	RMF
Aurorette Bains			19	EFL	F	LMF
Grégoire Maury-Barbier		27	EFL	M	ST
Raita Campos			28	EFL	F	ST
Key Reserves
Lara Sparrow			22	EFL	F	GK
Jamile Barthelemy		21	EFL	M	CB/DMF
Rosario Peck			31	EFL	M	RB
Gertrudis Fairbairn		33	EFL	F	DMF
Kacper Raven			34	EFL	M	CMF
Muhtadi Hudson-Whitaker		34	EFL	M	RMF
Yarelis Jameel			21	EFL	F	ST/RWF

Players In: Tadej Khalil <== Mount Salt Football Academy; Mayne Poulain <== Eastpass Juniors
Players Out: Natara Bradbury, Mufliha Kane-Clement, Aliyah Tamer (retired)
Likely finish = 16th

Location: Walston Brook, Eastfield Lodge
Home Stadium: Marshbrook Stadium (27,000)
Background: Nickname: The Hummingbirds; Honours: 1x Second Division Trophy; Best League Finish: 2nd (Division A)

Manager: Theo Fryer
Formation: 4-2-3-1

Likely Starting XI	Age	Nat	M/F	Positions
Kirk Mohsin		35	EFL	M	GK
Kayley Robertson	29	EFL	F	CB
Milagros Halperin	28	EFL	F	CB
Monserrat Shariff	32	EFL	F	RB
Miguel Angel Parks	23	EFL	M	LB
Inaaya Read		30	EFL	F	DMF
Solal Bodin		32	EFL	M	DMF
Julita Pickett		22	EFL	F	RMF
Abdul-Aziz Mekako	24	EFL	M	LMF
Adalie Abdelrahman	22	EFL	F	AMF
Dulcina Radcliffe	31	EFL	F	ST
Key Reserves
Nyah Cheshire-Roesch	27	EFL	F	GK
Dorene Pickett		23	EFL	F	CB
Anbara Yousuf-Burge	34	EFL	F	LB
Nikia Tucker		23	EFL	F	DMF
Jaša York		33	EFL	M	RMF
Abdul Lateef Lamy	25	EFL	M	LMF
Neto Giblin-Jonasson	33	EFL	M	ST

Players In: Dulcina Radcliffe <== Usmer (Eura) - $2.5m; Trevon D'Arcy <== Tyrenam Juniors; Yurem Antonsen <== Lodger Juniors; Orva Humphries <== Macaronia Academy
Players Out: Bay Beedles (retired)
Likely finish = 13th

Location: Bridgetown, Eastfield Lodge
Home Stadium: North Bank Stadium (50,000)
Background: Nickname: The Architects; Honours: 1x KCC champion, 1x Eastfield Lodge National Champions; Best League Finish: 5th

Manager: Azaan Whitworth
Formation: 4-2-3-1

Likely Starting XI	Age	Nat	M/F	Positions
Yamaj Zorno-Mal		26	QUS	X	GK
Reymundo Richardson	30	EFL	M	CB
Takeya Lillehammer	24	EFL	F	CB
Kyan Farmer		29	EFL	M	RB
Trym Shan		34	EFL	M	LB
Saabiqa Radley		29	EFL	F	DMF
Jocelynn Hilton		25	EFL	F	DMF
Raymond Chamberlain	22	EFL	M	RMF
Aleta Armitage		22	EFL	F	LMF
Kahla Jewell		33	EFL	F	AMF
Zétény Pryor-Sandoval	28	EFL	M	ST
Key Reserves
Conor Gillespie		30	EFL	M	GK
Becky Osborne		34	EFL	F	CB
Wrenley Duncan		20	EFL	F	RB/RMF/CB
Hilmi Lawes		23	EFL	M	DMF
Osian Gough		34	EFL	M	LWF/LMF
Saamyya Crocker		30	EFL	F	AMF
Danita Hodfinger	21	EFL	F	ST/AMF

Players In: Celeste Armours <== Jam Town YFC; Nadeera Hutchins <== Benopia Juniors; Jaxx Bartender <== Dillvill Academy
Players Out: Amelie Advis, Cu Roi Garrard (BRE) (retired)
Likely finish = 6th

Location: Norrion, Eastfield Lodge
Home Stadium: Norrion Park (65,352)
Background: Nickname: The Stags; Honours: 2x Premier League champions, 6x KCC champions, 1x ICCS champions, 5x Eastfield Lodge national champions

Manager: Sarah Douglas
Formation: 4-1-4-1

Likely Starting XI	Age	Nat	M/F	Positions
Dian McKeown-Collet	34	EFL	F	GK
Isabell Vargas		32	EFL	F	CB
Clara Reader		25	EFL	F	CB
Marvel Hash		29	EFL	F	RB
Arthur Smith		29	EFL	M	LB
Emmie Toure		20	EFL	F	CB/DMF
Sébastien Brelsford	31	EFL	M	RMF
Raquel Accardi		34	EFL	F	RMF/LMF
Gisella Dialogue	28	EFL	F	AMF
Zada Abbott		21	EFL	F	AMF/LWF
Roman Torshen		26	KSK	M	ST
Key Reserves
Candice Johnsen-Naderi	23	EFL	F	GK
Jordi Da Silva		22	EFL	M	CB
Kensington Stevenson	20	EFL	F	LB/LMF/LWB
Viljar Ockden		25	EFL	M	RMF
Mus'ab Fazil		29	EFL	M	LMF
Bembe Sanders		29	EFL	M	AMF
Audra Coulter		22	EFL	F	ST

Players In: Candice Johnsen-Naderi <== Sunburbia FC - $2.5m; Ariah Desk <== AFC Brentford United (Murphtannia) - Free; Katryn Quinn <== New Tavernia Academy
Players Out: Patric Engen, Juliette Conneely, Arjean Jeremiah-Dockson, Andrew Ford (OSR) - retired; Akachi Ihemelu (CBR) ==> Incanto Evolution (Cobrio) - Free
Likely finish = 2nd

Location: Mount Salt City, Eastfield Lodge
Home Stadium: Olympic Park (60,000)
Background: Nickname: The Olympians; Honours: 4x Premier League champions, 4x KCC champions, 2x ICCS champions, 6x Eastfield Lodge national champions

Manager: Malcolm Jafri
Formation: 4-1-2-1-2

Likely Starting XI	Age	Nat	M/F	Positions
Thijn Persson		34	EFL	M	GK
Lonell Gould		29	EFL	M	CB
Max Wilburn-Mason	26	ETN	M	CB
Hamsa Gull-Moran	28	EFL	F	RB
Kenneca Watts-Galgundec	25	QUE	F	LMF/LB/ST
Mckenzie Black		28	EFL	F	DMF
Mirielle Brewer		25	EFL	F	RMF
Devyn Nasser		29	EFL	F	LMF
Kinabo Telioa		19	TUR	M	AMF/RMF/LMF
Maisha Paree		24	EFL	F	ST
Nataša Horvat		31	PAS	F	ST
Key Reserves
Aryan Ross		20	EFL	M	GK
Arnau Razavi		24	EFL	M	CB
Alisa Stringer		31	EFL	F	LB
Trevor Finney		34	EFL	M	DMF
Yael Prescott		31	EFL	M	RMF
Yohann Hatrim		23	EFL	M	AMF
Qamar Reilly		28	EFL	M	ST

Players In: Yael Prescott <== UR Town - $5.2m; Milan Weldon <== Wigan Club (Murphtannia) - Free; Brendan Thatcher <== Macaronia Academy; Gretchen Grenoy <== Lodger Juniors; Monique Fredrich <== Tavernia Academy
Players Out: Marya Garner, Rigby Headley (retired)
Likely finish = 1st

Location: New Lodger City, Eastfield Lodge
Home Stadium: King Iqbal II Stadium (90,000)
Background: Nickname: The Royals; Honours: 34x Premier League champions, 9x KCC champions, 4x ICCS champions, 1x UICA TQCC champions, 17x Eastfield Lodge national champions

Manager: Nuha Plant
Formation: 4-3-2-1

Likely Starting XI		Age	Nat	M/F	Positions
Eddie Sadiq			31	EFL	M	GK
Margarita Lillehammer-Lockright	25	EFL	F	CB
Jazzmine Sky-Afzal		21	EFL	F	CB
Elouan Elbaz			31	EFL	M	RB
Leyton Begum			20	EFL	M	LB/DMF
Amélie Ju			23	CMT	F	CMF
Sten Wright			29	EFL	M	RMF
Munsif Strand			28	EFL	M	LMF
Craig Girard-Vaillancourt	34	EFL	M	AMF
Nycolas Jackson			26	TAE	M	AMF
Seung-Yoon Kim			25	QUE	F	ST
Key Reserves
Dorinda Becker-Athena		22	EFL	F	GK
Isidore Caddy			27	EFL	F	CB
Kelly Prevost			28	EFL	M	RB
Sa'd al Din Latif		34	EFL	M	CMF
Inocencio Stevenson-Ferry	21	EFL	M	RMF/LMF
Micaela Last			29	EFL	F	AMF
Eloy Dawood			23	EFL	M	ST

Players In: Amélie Ju <== Z'ai'ai Institute of Technology (Chromatika) - Free; Amari Bloodsworth <== Marepacopolis JFC; Bartolo Hodinos <== Polkation FC - £3.2m; Vonn Cope <== Syrenia YFC
Players Out: Kalman Wilde, Ulima Salam (retired)
Likely finish = 3rd

Location: Jam Town, Jammy Forests
Home Stadium: Niexai Lane (43,120)
Background: Nickname: The Strawberries; Honours: 4x Premier League champions, 3x ICCS champions, 26x Jammy Forests national champions

Manager: Nannette Rodriguez
Formation: 3-3-3-1

Likely Starting XI	Age	Nat	M/F	Positions
Tomáš Přibyl		23	PAS	M	GK
Mahdhoodha Gower	31	EFL	F	CB
Yoland Sala		28	EFL	F	CB
Millicent Farina	25	EFL	F	CB
Deacon Watts		30	EFL	M	DMF
Sabiya Greenaway	29	EFL	F	RMF
Olim Zozula		28	EFL	M	LMF
Marta Sargent		28	EFL	F	AMF
Talia Linford		31	EFL	F	AMF
Shim Dong-Woon		25	QUE	M	CMF/AMF
Maelynn McCartney	32	EFL	F	ST
Key Reserves
Ashley Laycock		30	EFL	F	GK
Renato Hargreaves	35	EFL	M	CB
Humberto Berggren	31	EFL	M	CB
Sorel Qwivotic		34	EFL	M	DMF
Melosa Salek		31	EFL	F	RB
Jennifer Farrow		34	EFL	F	CMF/AMF
Sabrina Jaida		23	EFL	F	ST

Players In: Shim Dong-Woon <== Montreal Koreana (Quebec and Shingoryeo) - $8m; Melosa Salek <== Vermillion Rage (Nephara) - Free; Vivia Winter-Lula <== Thawmont YFC; Perry Washington <== Revisionism Academy; Guillem Karson <== Macaronia Academy; Leonidas Johnsson <== Micronia YFC
Players Out: Crimson "Swift Curse" LaRosso, Rodirigar Wallis-Iqbal (APX), Germain Bourguignon (GAD) - retired
Likely finish = 7th

Location: Seaton, Eastfield Lodge
Home Stadium: Starlight Castle Park (38,500)
Background: Nickname: The Lions; Honours: 1x Premier League champions

Manager: Theo Cashmore
Formation: 4-2-3-1

Likely Starting XI	Age	Nat	M/F	Positions
Chaim Fevison		32	EFL	M	GK
Jackie Fulton		25	EFL	M	CB
Ya'qoob McAleer		33	EFL	M	CB
Azia Dale		32	EFL	F	RB
Taya Haile		30	EFL	F	LB
Mohamed Landre		32	EFL	M	DMF
Yvet Rafiq		25	EFL	M	DMF
Hisham Beech		29	EFL	M	RMF
Charmaine Lock-Eriksen	31	EFL	F	LMF
Raegan Castro		31	EFL	M	AMF
Jennie Wise		23	EFL	F	ST
Key Reserves
Chris Tosi		23	EFL	M	GK
Mateja Morvan		30	EFL	F	CB
Maël Obeid		30	EFL	M	RB
Jeanie Rafiq		29	EFL	F	DMF
Hilda Persson		22	EFL	F	RMF
Echo Amara		22	EFL	F	AMF
Zsombor Dallal-Allam	31	EFL	M	ST

Players In: Hilda Persson <== Polkation FC - $1.6m; Emerson Miles <== Brook Academy; Carter Latwell-Buie <== Jam Mountain Academy; Jasmeen Morris-Murray <== W-D School Academy; Clemence Girard-Fell <== Toclofania JFC; Kai Chaudhury <== Capital Academy
Players Out: Nakeya Abati (retired)
Likely finish = 11th

Location: Pedantry Central, Pedantic Republic
Home Stadium: Central Park Complex (27,000)
Background: Nickname: The Silver Foxes; Honours: 1x Third Division Trophy, 22x Pedantic Republic National Champions; Best League Finish: 5th

Manager: Naomi Åberg
Formation: 4-3-1-2

Likely Starting XI	Age	Nat	M/F	Positions
Damon Chaudry		24	EFL	M	GK
Hadley Higginson	25	EFL	F	CB
Yuri Chiaruzzi		20	EFL	F	CB/DMF
Maryl Nygård-Whittet	31	EFL	F	RB
Jade Ripple-Hatem	28	EFL	F	LB
Lara Purvis		21	EFL	F	DMF
Cindy Mortimer		28	EFL	F	CMF
Levente George		31	EFL	M	CMF
Wona Twaddle		25	EFL	F	AMF
Iliana Rodger		28	EFL	F	ST
Maarten Jaida		25	EFL	M	ST
Key Reserves
Jazmin Strickland	23	EFL	F	GK
Mutee'a Cairns		34	EFL	F	CB
Mario Gleave		21	EFL	M	LB
Moises Fredriksson	34	EFL	M	DMF
Ludovic Hamed		22	EFL	M	CMF
Eliane Mir		34	EFL	F	AMF
Joel Roscoe-East	34	EFL	M	ST

Players In: Jeremiah Millington <== Halveboi Academy; Florinio Fouts-Fast <== Farond YFC
Players Out: Lars Poschelosido, Svit Garrard, Gretchen Potter (retired)
Likely finish = 15th

Location: Toclofania, Twilight Heaven
Home Stadium: The Valiant (15,000)
Background: Nickname: The Blades; Honours: 1x ICCS champions, 18x Twilight Heaven National Champions; Best League Finish: 7th (Division A)

Manager: Tibo Baines
Formation: 4-4-2

Likely Starting XI	Age	Nat	M/F	Positions
Alban Shaikh		32	EFL	M	GK
Hilaire Kaya		32	EFL	F	CB
Teodoro Ellwood		32	EFL	M	CB
Mark Rock		23	EFL	M	RB
Lohan Riviere		29	EFL	M	LB
Pasclina Sherwin	28	EFL	F	CMF
Joia Norberg		24	EFL	F	CMF
Bruce Clyne-Soott	22	EFL	M	RMF
Austin Nazar		28	EFL	M	LMF
Chasity Clement		28	EFL	F	ST
Muneeb Nielsen		22	EFL	M	ST
Key Reserves
Muhaajir Gaber		24	EFL	M	GK
Ingrid Amundson		24	EFL	F	CB
Stef Saadeh		23	EFL	M	LB
Kalia Wilkes		27	EFL	F	CMF
Edith Showell		20	EFL	F	CMF/LMF
Santos Hadian		21	EFL	M	RMF/LMF
Destine Smethwycke	20	EFL	F	ST/LWF

Players In: Perri Kayson-Redfern <== Pasturia JFC; Sylas Aldridge <== Pontifucia Academy; Toby Cunningham <== Pedantic Academy; Leroy Garza <== Bliketia Academy
Players Out: Eldora Hender ==> Monksville United - $0.75m; Samner Haile (retired)
Likely finish = 8th

Location: Lodgertia, Eastfield Lodge
Home Stadium: Graham Road (36,900)
Background: Nickname: The Knights; Honours: 1x KCC champion, 4x Eastfield Lodge National Champions; Best League Finish: 3rd

Manager: Reggie Baig
Formation: 4-1-2-1-2

Likely Starting XI	Age	Nat	M/F	Positions
Enrica Macmillan	23	EFL	F	GK
Adelina Brekke		28	EFL	F	CB
Eugenie Wali		29	EFL	F	CB
Aurelia Hossain		29	EFL	F	RB
Nabiha Collingwood	31	EFL	F	LB
Annabel Higginson	19	EFL	F	DMF/CMF
Finlee Salik		19	EFL	F	RMF/LMF
Brooke Kipling		28	EFL	F	LMF
Mariyan Noon		31	EFL	F	AMF
Matija Allman		31	EFL	M	ST
Maureo Fahmy		28	EFL	M	ST
Key Reserves
Corinne Ritchie		34	EFL	F	GK
Donnacha Broadbent	34	EFL	M	CB
Jasiah Nolan		21	EFL	M	LB/CB/LMF
Fletcher Bannister	34	EFL	M	DMF
Dana Callahan		34	EFL	F	RMF
Tanya Everton		22	EFL	F	AMF
Amit Caceres		24	EFL	M	ST

Players In: Oshea Bryan <== Jam Mountain Academy
Players Out: #N/A
Likely finish = 14th

Location: Walston Brook, Eastfield Lodge
Home Stadium: Reynarn Arena (53,129)
Background: Nickname: The Ultramarines; Honours: 1x KCC champions, 2x ICCS champions, 1x Premier League Trophy, 1x Eastfield Lodge National Champions; Best League Finish: 2nd

Manager: Casta Vindelle
Formation: 4-1-2-1-2

Likely Starting XI		Age	Nat	M/F	Positions
Ghaalib Mahmood			31	EFL	M	GK
Brianette "Birdo" Douglas	34	EFL	F	CB/LB/RB
Jovany Woodley			31	EFL	M	CB
Tania Walkden			31	EFL	F	RB
Brennan Durrani			31	EFL	M	LB
Mazhar Conner			24	EFL	M	DMF
Candida Mina			28	EFL	F	RMF
Sydnee Pirelli			25	EFL	F	LMF
Saleem Rowlinson		30	EFL	M	AMF
Ya'qoob Mohd			31	EFL	M	ST
Hermosa Hembry			28	EFL	M	ST
Key Reserves
Maazina Luna			23	EFL	F	GK
Jillian Hammoud			19	EFL	F	CB/RB
Brette Hackett			23	EFL	F	LB
Kemena Banner			34	EFL	F	DMF
Allaire Bill-Oxden		29	EFL	F	RMF
Arian Keckwright-Olivier	21	EFL	M	AMF/LWF
Titus Chaudry			34	EFL	M	ST

Players In: Allaire Bill-Oxden <== NT United - $1.8m
Players Out: Yael Prescott ==> Olympia FC - $5.2m
Likely finish = 9th

Location: New Lodger City, Eastfield Lodge
Home Stadium: Vorgan Park (85,000)
Background: Nickname: The Wasps; Honours: 4x KCC champion, 3x ICCS champions, 8x Eastfield Lodge National Champions; Best League Finish: 2nd

Manager: Semih Loiseau
Formation: 4-1-2-1-2

Likely Starting XI		Age	Nat	M/F	Positions
Marvella Allam			35	EFL	F	GK
Analena Niazi			31	EFL	F	CB
Brice Ehsan			28	EFL	M	CB
October Lie			21	EFL	F	RB
Sven Zakari			31	EFL	M	LB
Caroline Turcotte-Greene	23	EFL	F	DMF
Mutammam Eriksson		27	EFL	M	RMF
Davin Azim			22	EFL	M	LMF
Hatim Moffat			29	EFL	M	AMF
Geraldene Benjamin		32	EFL	F	ST
Salvatora Orme			31	EFL	F	ST
Key Reserves
Damon Söderström-Howard		29	EFL	M	GK
Jumaana Aas			31	EFL	F	CB
Shaniya Arshad			28	EFL	F	LB
Walad Pour			31	EFL	F	CMF
Desirae Kershaw			33	EFL	F	LMF
Andria Latham-Currie		28	EFL	F	AMF
Fatina Jakobsen			27	EFL	F	ST

Players In: Florian Mordecai <== Eastpass Juniors; Ramsey Dean-Jamal <== The Spurs (Murphtannia) - Free
Players Out: #N/A
Likely finish = 5th

Location: Walston Brook, Eastfield Lodge
Home Stadium: Brook Stadium (45,323)
Background: Nickname: Albion/The Millers; Honours: 1x KCC champion, 2x Eastfield Lodge National Champions; Best League Finish: 3rd

Manager: Pierpont Jonasson
Formation: 4-2-3-1

Likely Starting XI	Age	Nat	M/F	Positions
Josias Foster		31	EFL	M	GK
Torunna Soriano		25	EFL	F	CB
Said Barnard		25	EFL	M	CB
Adel Telford		32	EFL	M	RB
Baylen Woodman		27	EFL	M	LB
Joan O'Brien-Hamer	31	EFL	F	DMF
Taylor Manning		21	EFL	M	DMF/RB
Jonatony Romero		28	EFL	M	RMF
Bret Hoof		25	EFL	M	LMF
Masood Smyth		31	EFL	M	AMF
Archibald Sanson	25	EFL	M	ST
Key Reserves
Mazhar Mansur		29	EFL	M	GK
Mateusz Hampton		35	EFL	M	CB
Amie Wittman		23	EFL	F	RB
Donald Dick		28	EFL	M	DMF
Christiana Kaba		22	EFL	F	RMF
Nabhan Finlay		34	EFL	M	AMF
Mathew Thomson		21	EFL	M	ST/LWF

Players In: Travis Boyd <== Revisionism Academy; Duron Ashwin <== Acreville Juniors; Sadid St Cleer <== Copper City Juniors
Players Out: Hawraa Fernandez-Abdou ==> Xilon OC - $2.1m; Anabia Rifal, Waheeba Clay (retired)
Likely finish = 4th

ISideWith UK · by **Eastfield Lodge** » Thu Dec 23, 2021 5:46 pm

ICELFA Season 48: Part 1

8th IFCF Liga B Champions Trophy 1st Qualifying Round

Hamilton United (Kohnhead) 1-0 Forest Rangers
Forest Rangers 1-0 Hamilton United (AET 2-0; AGG: 2-1)

8th IFCF Challengers Cup 2nd Qualifying Round

U.S. Scudelli (Juvencus) 2-0 Walston Brook Albion
Walston Brook Albion 0-0 U.S. Scudelli (AGG: 0-2)

8th IFCF Liga B Champions Trophy 2nd Qualifying Round

Forest Rangers 4-2 Metro Tirana (Delaclava)
Metro Tirana 0-2 Forest Rangers (AGG: 2-6)

Seniors FC 3-2 Octo Valley FC (Squidroidia)
Octo Valley FC 1-1 Seniors FC (AGG: 3-4)

8th IFCF Champions League 3rd Qualifying Round 1st Leg

Kirkenes FC (Kelssek) 0-1 Norrion Rovers

8th IFCF Challengers Cup 3rd Qualifying Round 1st Leg

Northandryun Rovers (Quebec and Shingoryeo) 1-1 RGS Athletic

8th IFCF Liga B Champions Trophy 3rd Qualifying Round 1st Leg

San Ludovico (Savigliane) 3-2 Seniors FC
Kionao Locals (Turori) 2-0 Forest Rangers

Forest Rangers were the pick of the surprises last season in the Second Division, as the side from Jammy Forests found themselves finishing third and being promoted to the top flight for the first time ever, and with it, a first ever international club competition appearance. And despite their plucky underdog moniker, they survived opening the season with an extra time victory over Kohnhead’s Hamilton United in the LBCT, before emphatically seeing off Metro Tirana - a late fumbled cross from Ivor Bassett providing the Delaclav side a consolation and some hope at the end of the first leg. However, the third round may be a step too high, as Turorian side Kionao Locals showed little mercy, scoring two to lead the tie. Seniors FC are more familiar with the LBCT, but they still struggle in their opening bout against Squidroidia’s Octo Valley, conceding two early goals in the first leg before fighting back and then snatching a winner with 5 minutes to go in the second leg. However, they leave Savigliane with the Third Round tie against San Ludovico balanced on a knife-edge, recovering from 2-0 down at half-time to finish a goal down but with 2 away goals to take home.

Albion kick off the Challengers’ Cup travails in poor fashion, rusty defending seeing them ship two simple goals on the road to U.S. Scudelli, the Juvencus side then showing the Millers how to defend properly in the return leg, shutting out the Walston Brook side to secure a 2-0 aggregate victory and leaving Albion as the Imperial Commonwealth’s first international casualty this season. RGS kicked off their Challengers’ Cup campaign with a fairly lacklustre performance in Quebec, Eloy Dawood heading home a second half equaliser to provide the Royals with a crucial away goal for the second leg following the 1-1 draw. And last but not least, Norrion Rovers kicked off the Champions’ League campaign with a controlled, albeit slow, performance on the road in Kelssek, as Emmie Toure fired home from distance in a game of few chances to give the Stags a 1-0 aggregate lead..

ICEL Premier League Matchday 1

Olympia FC 2-4 Norrion Rovers
FC Tavernia 3-1 Seniors FC
VLC FC 0-1 Toclofania FC
Nile Bridge 4-0 UR Town
Tuntingone FC 1-0 Indionion Athletic
Royal Jam FC 1-0 Seaton Town
Walston Brook Albion 2-0 Copper Communists SC
RGS Athletic 6-0 Forest Rangers

The new league season kicks off with a bang, as both of last season’s top twos meet up on the opening day of the season. Defending champions Olympia take the lead in Mount Salt City, but it’s the Stags that dominate the match from there on out, a brace from Roman Torshen setting up Norrion for a convincing 4-2 victory early on in the title race. At the projected bottom end of the table, last season’s Second Division top two meet in Tavernia, with the Wyverns having little trouble defeating the Silver Foxes, including the goal of the weekend from Lubna Deane, curling home a first time effort from 25 yards to seal the win. Elsewhere, the two third place sides meet up in New Lodger City, where the Royals introduce Rangers fans to the Premier League with what could only be described as a hazing - 6 different goalscorers seeing RGS top the table on the opening weekend. The Architects follow close behind as they put four past a hapless UR Town side, whilst VLC might just have written off hopes of a title challenge after losing to the Blades.

8th IFCF Champions League 3rd Qualifying Round 2nd Leg

Norrion Rovers 1-0 Kirkenes FC (AGG: 2-0)

8th IFCF Challengers Cup 3rd Qualifying Round 2nd Leg

RGS Athletic 1-2 Northandryun Rovers (AGG: 2-3)

8th IFCF Liga B Champions Trophy 3rd Qualifying Round 2nd Leg

Seniors FC 0-0 San Ludovico (AGG: 2-3)
Forest Rangers 2-1 Kionao Locals (AGG: 2-3)

It’s boring, methodical and slow, but nonetheless it’s effective play from Norrion Rovers as the Stags labour a second 1-0 victory to seal advancement against Kirkenes. RGS won’t be joining them next midweek however as defensive errors see Northandryun grab two opportunistic goals, all but sinking the tie in favour of the visitors. Seniors FC can’t find the single goal they need against a resolute San Ludovico defence but it’s all smiles and celebration at the Northwood Arena as Rangers manage probably their most famous ever victory, beating Turori’s Locals on the night, albeit not by enough to secure a place in the Playoff Round.

ICEL Premier League Matchday 2

Seniors FC 0-4 Olympia FC
Toclofania FC 0-2 Norrion Rovers
UR Town 1-2 FC Tavernia
Indionion Athletic 0-1 VLC FC
Seaton Town 1-1 Nile Bridge
Copper Communists SC 2-1 Tuntingone FC
Forest Rangers 0-2 Royal Jam FC
RGS Athletic 2-0 Walston Brook Albion

Olympia bounce back from their opening day defeat by thrashing the Silver Foxes, although the hosts would not have been helped by young Yuri Chiaruzzi volleying a backpass past his own keeper in the first ten minutes of the match - the defence never really recovered from that loss of trust. The day's big match sees the Royals host Albion in the league’s newest grudge match, with the hosts this time coming out on top thanks to a well timed through ball allowing Seung-Yoon Kim to round the keeper and rustle the empty net. Strawberries fans have their closest ever league away match to look forward to, as they travel across the short distance to North Jam Forest, a dominant performance seeing Shim Dong-Woon grab his first goal for the club enroute to a 2-0 win.

8th IFCF Champions League Playoff Round 1st Leg

Aminey FC (Ko-oren) 2-3 Norrion Rovers

8th IFCF Liga B Champions Trophy Playoff Round 1st Leg

FC Tavernia 1-1 Club Valanora (Valanora)

The Stags continue their early season win streak, making it 5 wins in 5 the hard way in Ko-oren, as Aminey CS twice peg Norrion back on the counter. A Torshen goal shortly after the hour mark was enough to give the visitors the advantage heading into the return leg. Second Division champions FC Tavernia also made their entrance this round, a cautious match few chances leaving Club Valanora with the narrow away goal advantage going into the second leg.

ICEL Premier League Matchday 3

Olympia FC 2-2 Toclofania FC
Seniors FC 1-1 UR Town
Norrion Rovers 3-1 Indionion Athletic
FC Tavernia 1-1 Seaton Town
VLC FC 0-0 Copper Communists SC
Nile Bridge 3-0 Forest Rangers
Tuntingone FC 0-6 RGS Athletic
Royal Jam FC 1-0 Walston Brook Albion

It’s a second crushing victory for RGS in three games, this time putting the Knights to the sword with a first half brace of long range efforts from Nycolas Jackson keeping the Royals top of the tree. Indionion threaten a shock as they strike early against the run of play at Norrion Park, but the Stags quickly regain control to match RGS’ three wins in three, featuring two beautiful through balls from young Zada Abbott. The Strawberries overpower the Albion defence to join the 9 point party, but Olympia’s mixed start to the season continues as the Blades managed to come from behind twice to hold the defending champions for a point. VLC host the Communists in a lacklustre match with nothing to write home about, other than it’s yet more points dropped for the Wasps early in the season.

8th IFCF Champions League Playoff Round 2nd Leg

Norrion Rovers 1-3 Aminey CS (AGG: 4-5)

8th IFCF Liga B Champions Trophy Playoff Round 2nd Leg

Club Valanora 0-3 FC Tavernia (AGG: 1-4)

It was only a slim advantage, and Norrion fail to hold onto it in the second leg against Aminey, the visitors pulling out a two goal lead within 30 minutes to establish dominance. FC Tavernia will be featuring in the group stage along with automatic qualifiers Olympia and VLC, after their rather easy second leg win in Club Valanora.

King’s Commonwealth Cup First Round

The opening weekend of the King’s Commonwealth Cup has a long history of upsets, nail biters and goal fests, and this year was no different. One thing to note was that this season did not see many of the top sides get eliminated at the first hurdle for the first time in a few years - not a single Premier League side was unceremoniously dumped out of the competition. The most notable upset of the weekend was in Jutmere, as the Lakers of the eighth tier held newly relegated Xilon OC at bay for the better part of 70 minutes at 1-1, the Orienteers struggling to land their shots on target before the Second Division side were felled in extra time. Macaronia FC were the other Second Division casualty of the weekend, kicking off Sunday morning’s matches with a magnificent miscommunication in the back line as Joshua Molloy played a back pass to nowhere and leaving Floretta Hamady stranded away from the Macaronia net. Polkation nearly joined those two sides on the scrapheap, as they fell behind early on the road to sixth tier Quinica Town before rallying to grabbing victory in extra time. Olympia however had no such trouble, dismantling the Flat Planeteers’ feeble defence as easily as their arguments have been and putting nine past the Scholarly Empire side, a hat-trick for Maisha Paree en-route. Half Boy FC were similarly victorious, the Archers’ accurate finishing seeing seven put past Monadnock.

8th IFCF Challengers Cup Playoff Round 1st Leg

Iturributa United (Astograth) 3-1 Norrion Rovers

One round from the Challengers’ Cup group stage, Norrion fail to utilise their second chance for international football this season, as a trip to Astograth proves to be pretty rough going for the Stags, Iturributa looking untroubled for the most part.

ICEL Premier League Matchday 4

UR Town 4-2 Olympia FC
Indionion Athletic 1-1 Toclofania FC
Seaton Town 5-1 Seniors FC
Copper Communists SC 0-3 Norrion Rovers
Forest Rangers 0-1 FC Tavernia
RGS Athletic 1-2 VLC FC
Walston Brook Albion 1-0 Nile Bridge
Royal Jam FC 2-0 Tuntingone FC

For all their early season dominance, the Royal are stopped in their tracks in a match they really should have won, the Wasps claiming bragging rights in the nation’s biggest derby match with two well taken set pieces to cancel out Girard-Vaillancourt’s opening tap in in first half stoppage time. Norrion move top of the tree with a convincing victory in Copper City, whilst Strawberries fans are looking hopeful with a fourth win of their own. Rather surprisingly, the Wyverns are also looking strong this season, as they see off a spirited defensive effort from Forest Rangers - the plucky underdogs are still yet to score this season, and it’s not looking good for them. It’s also not looking good for the Olympians, as they already sit 8 points off top spot as the Ultramarines fight back from a goal down to demolish the defending champions.

8th IFCF Challengers Cup Playoff Round 2nd Leg

Norrion Rovers 2-1 Iturributa United (AGG: 3-4)

It’s a better performance from the Stags this week, but the damage was already done and an early goal from Iturributa was enough to put the tie beyond the Stags’ reach, Raquel Accardi popping up to provide the late winner on the night for Norrion.

ICEL Premier League Matchday 5

Olympia FC 7-1 Indionion Athletic
UR Town 1-2 Seaton Town
Toclofania FC 0-1 Copper Communists SC
Seniors FC 4-0 Forest Rangers
Norrion Rovers 0-1 RGS Athletic
FC Tavernia 0-1 Walston Brook Albion
VLC FC 0-1 Royal Jam FC
Nile Bridge 2-1 Tuntingone FC

That is one way to bounce back from a crushing defeat. Champions Olympia recover from their humiliating defeat to UR Town last weekend in emphatic fashion, putting the Hummingbirds to the sword and swatting them to the tune of seven goals, including a perfect hat-trick for Roman Torshen. RGS however put in the biggest result of the day in terms of the title race, as they bounce back from defeat in the derby to put a halt to the Stags runaway title train through a well taken Munsif Strand free kick. That leaves Royal Jam to take initiative, and they duly take advantage of Norrion’s faltering with Maelynn McCartney firing home from the edge of the box to split the two sides. At the bottom, it’s yet more trouble for Rangers, as the dream of top flight football continues its descent into nightmare with the Silver Foxes putting another four goals past them.

ICEL Premier League Matchday 6

Seaton Town 0-4 Olympia FC
Copper Communists SC 0-0 Indionion Athletic
Forest Rangers 2-1 UR Town
RGS Athletic 3-0 Toclofania FC
Walston Brook Albion 0-0 Seniors FC
Royal Jam FC 0-2 Norrion Rovers
Tuntingone FC 2-2 FC Tavernia
Nile Bridge 0-1 VLC FC

And the circle is complete. Fresh off having their perfect start to the season broken by the Royals, Norrion travel to Jam Town to take on the league leaders, yet to drop points or even concede a goal. It was a run that ended shortly after the 500 minute mark through a near post header from Clara Reader, Norrion sealing the match about ten minutes from the penalty spot after Deacon Watts stopped a cross rather illegally. Another 0 that was changed this weekend was at the bottom of the table, as Forest Rangers, yet to score any points or even a single goal, got off the mark just under 500 minutes into their goalless streak, having already conceded to the Ultramarines in the first half - Raita Campos using the full underside of the bar to beat Mahmood from a set piece. Last season’s top scorer Grégoire Maury-Barbier provided the winner with minutes to play on the counter attack. RGS move back top of the table with a thumping victory over the Blades, whilst Olympia hit their 20th goal of the season enroute to a 4-0 demolition of the Lions.

King’s Commonwealth Cup Second Round

128 matches this weekend as 256 teams battle for a Third Round place, and there seems to be a theme emerging this season as the top sides hold firm by and large against the waves of overconfident minnows. Forest Rangers having just won their first league game the previous weekend, become the first Premier League side to leave the competition this season as Third Division Iratuen Loft wipe out Rangers early lead to knock the Jammy Forests side out. FM Town, all but actually a Premier League side, also fall victim, although this one is their own doing as they collectively leave their shooting boots at home, only registering one shot on target from 23 attempts against Polarieb Athletic - which happened to be the equalising goal in extra time, before the seventh tier side won in a dismal penalty shootout. Benopia AC were the other Second Division side to bit the dust as they fell in a division clash to Micronopia United, the Showstoppers the only side relegated from the top flight last season left in the competition. Toclofania and Indionion both required extra time to avoid incredibly embarrassing upsets to ninth tier opposition, with FC Chevreulia fans left aggrieved at a marginal offside call in normal time, with the score left at 0-0. Tuntingone themselves came from behind via extra time to see off sixth tier opposition.

ICEL Premier League Standings

                         Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 RGS Athletic            6    5   0   1    19    2  +17    15
 2 Norrion Rovers          6    5   0   1    14    4  +10    15
 3 Royal Jam FC            6    5   0   1     7    2   +5    15
 4 FC Tavernia             6    3   2   1     9    6   +3    11
 5 Olympia FC              6    3   1   2    21   11  +10    10
 6 Nile Bridge             6    3   1   2    10    4   +6    10
 7 VLC FC                  6    3   1   2     4    3   +1    10
   Walston Brook Albion    6    3   1   2     4    3   +1    10
 9 Seaton Town             6    2   2   2     9    9    0     8
10 Copper Communists SC    6    2   2   2     3    6   −3     8
11 Toclofania FC           6    1   2   3     4    9   −5     5
12 Seniors FC              6    1   2   3     7   13   −6     5
13 UR Town                 6    1   1   4     8   13   −5     4
14 Tuntingone FC           6    1   1   4     5   14   −9     4
15 Forest Rangers          6    1   0   5     2   17  −15     3
16 Indionion Athletic      6    0   2   4     3   13  −10     2

ICEL Second Division Standings

                         Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Yillog City             6    5   1   0    10    3   +7    16
 2 FM Town                 6    4   2   0    18    4  +14    14
 3 Monksville United       6    4   0   2    12    7   +5    12
 4 Half Boy FC             6    3   2   1     6    4   +2    11
 5 Polkation FC            6    3   1   2     8    2   +6    10
 6 YLW FC                  6    3   1   2     8    9   −1    10
 7 Xilon OC                6    2   3   1     8    4   +4     9
 8 Benopia AC              6    2   1   3     7    8   −1     7
   Oldbridge FC            6    2   1   3     7    8   −1     7
10 Pontifucia United       6    2   1   3     9   11   −2     7
11 Clinar Rovers           6    2   1   3     7   17  −10     7
12 Sunburbia FC            6    2   0   4     5    9   −4     6
13 Macaronia FC            6    1   2   3     5    8   −3     5
14 Approciation FC         6    1   2   3     8   12   −4     5
15 Jam Mountain Island     6    1   1   4     2    7   −5     4
16 Micronopia United       6    1   1   4     6   13   −7     4

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ICELFA Season 48: Part 2

8th IFCF Champions League Group Stage MD1

Olympia FC 1-1 AC Izotz Zubia (Audioslavia)

8th IFCF Challengers Cup Group Stage MD1

Energija Chernovets (Siovanija and Teusland) 1-2 VLC FC

8th IFCF Liga B Champions Trophy Group Stage MD1

South Maishop FC (Flavovespia) 2-3 FC Tavernia

Olympia and VLC FC make their bows in the international competition for this season, as last season’s league and cup champions. And both start quite well, with Olympia holding their own against Itotz Zubia in a deserved 1-1 draw, whilst the Wasps come from behind to defeat Energija Chernovets. It’s also a winning start in the LBCT for the Wyverns, as they return from Flavovespia victorious over South Maishop, although they almost threw away a 3 goal lead.

ICEL Premier League Matchday 7

Olympia FC 1-1 Copper Communists SC
Seaton Town 3-0 Forest Rangers
Indionion Athletic 1-2 RGS Athletic
UR Town 1-1 Walston Brook Albion
Toclofania FC 0-1 Royal Jam FC
Seniors FC 1-1 Tuntingone FC
Norrion Rovers 3-0 Nile Bridge
FC Tavernia 0-1 VLC FC

The Stags continue unfazed by their exit from the IFCF competitions by hosting and then soundly defeating an in-form Nile Bridge side, the Architects’ defence not able to withstand the constant offensive pressure. RGS however remain top of the table as they answer Norrion’s push with a comeback victory of their own against the Hummingbirds, Seung-Yoon Kim with a spectacular turn and finish to score the winning goal. Royal Jam also follow-up with 3 points of their own in Toclofania, but Olympia are held by a late Sander Kane equaliser from the spot. VLC remain five points from the top as they see off an in-form Wyverns side.

8th IFCF Champions League Group Stage MD2

Sabrefell Moths (Nephara) 0-3 Olympia FC

8th IFCF Challengers Cup Group Stage MD2

VLC FC 5-1 Coquitlam United (Kelssek)

8th IFCF Liga B Champions Trophy Group Stage MD2

FC Tavernia 0-3 Atlético Nápoles (Valladares)

Big victories in the group stage of the IFCF this week with Olympia managing to leave Nephara with an emphatic 3-0 victory over the Moths, whilst a Salvatora Orme brace helps the Wasps to a resounding 5-1 victory at home. Progress is not so good for FC Tavernia as they don’t put up much a fight, being easily beaten by Atlético Nápoles.

ICEL Premier League Matchday 8

Forest Rangers 1-6 Olympia FC
RGS Athletic 4-1 Copper Communists SC
Walston Brook Albion 2-0 Seaton Town
Royal Jam FC 0-0 Indionion Athletic
Tuntingone FC 1-1 UR Town
Nile Bridge 4-4 Toclofania FC
VLC FC 0-0 Seniors FC
FC Tavernia 2-2 Norrion Rovers

Goals galore this weekend, beginning with the Royals continuing to hold top spot with a convincing victory over the Communists. It’s a win that ends up extending their lead to actual points, as Norrion manage to squander a 2 goal lead against the Wyverns, Isabell Vargas inadvertently scoring the equaliser for the hosts by deflecting a clearance back into her own net with just 5 minutes to play. The Hummingbirds move off the foot of the table as they hold the Strawberries to a goalless draw and a crucial point, moving above Rangers who were thrashed by the Olympia. The goal of the weekend though came in Walston Brook, as Albion striker Archibald Sanson found space for the acrobatic, popping a low cross up into the air and finishing it with an overhead kick to open the scoring within the first 10 minutes.

ICEL Premier League Matchday 9

Olympia FC 1-3 RGS Athletic
Forest Rangers 0-2 Walston Brook Albion
Copper Communists SC 0-2 Royal Jam FC
Seaton Town 1-3 Tuntingone FC
Indionion Athletic 1-1 Nile Bridge
UR Town 1-3 VLC FC
Toclofania FC 1-1 FC Tavernia
Seniors FC 1-1 Norrion Rovers

A mis-match in Mount Salt City sees Olympia struggle to get going at home to the Royals, the league leaders barely getting out of second gear against the defending champions. Natasa Horvat manages to give the Olympians a glimmer of hope early in the second half as she times a run to perfection to fire home a through ball, but the visitors hold firm, Nycolas Jackson popping up to tuck home a rebounded effort and sealing the win. It’s a result that leaves Olympia sitting 10 full points off top spot, with Norrion also managing to lose ground on the Royals as they battle to a 1-1 draw in Pedantic Republic. The Strawberries stay two points behind RGS though, Shim-Dong Woon scoring one and setting up the second in a comfortable win against the Communists.

8th IFCF/56th Cup Winners Cup Round of 32 1st leg

Kirkenes FC 1-1 VLC FC

13th Vilitan Cove Invitational Preliminary Round 1st Leg

Royal Jam FC 1-2 Royal PFC (Darmen)

The non-IFCF competitions kick off this week with defending cup champions VLC FC travelling to Kelssek to play Kirkenes FC, Geraldene Benjamin’s early away goal leaving the tie finely poised. Royal Jam kick off their VCI campaign at home to Darmeni opposition, but Royal PFC manage to breach the usually strong Royal Jam defence twice - a 2-1 away win looks to have settled the tie in their favour.

King’s Commonwealth Cup Third Round

64 matches this weekend to further cull the 128 teams that made it this far, as the Premier League sides start to show signs of struggling to stay in the competition. Toclofania barely survived the last round by going into extra time, but seventh tier Methuhen Town were too strong for the Blades on the night, coming from behind with two second half goals. The Silver Foxes are left to focus on their own survival efforts after a lame performance at home sees Fourth Division Aswania Athletic untroubled for large periods of the game. A much closer affair in Copper City saw the Communists fall to a single lethal counter-attack from Revisionists Athletic, the third division side holding out against waves of pressure from the home side. VLC almost joined them in exiting, the defending champions having to resort to penalties to see off an inspired goalkeeping performance from Vera Tripper, whilst the Knights needed extra time after fifth tier Silver Acres scored a late equaliser against the run of play. One side not in danger of being upset however were Approciation FC, the Second Division hitting double figures in Shireworth, the ninth tier side’s fans leaving the stadium long before the final whistle.

8th IFCF Champions League Group Stage MD3

Wirr Tsi (Chromatika) 4-4 Olympia FC

8th IFCF Challengers Cup Group Stage MD3

VLC FC 0-1 Hellinic Rouge (Pasarga)

8th IFCF Liga B Champions Trophy Group Stage MD3

FC Tavernia 1-2 Pacifica (Poafmersia)

An 8 goal thriller in Chromatika sees Olympia come from behind twice to snatch a late draw away to Wirr Tsi, Maisha Paree grabbing a vital pair of goals to keep the group stage dream alive. As for VLC, They drop their first points of the group stage as Hellinic Rouge shut out the Wasps at Vorgan Park. The Wyverns suffer their second defeat of the group stage despite taking the lead at home to Poafmersia’a Pacifica.

ICEL Premier League Matchday 10

Walston Brook Albion 1-1 Olympia FC
Royal Jam FC 0-0 RGS Athletic
Tuntingone FC 2-0 Forest Rangers
Nile Bridge 4-0 Copper Communists SC
VLC FC 1-0 Seaton Town
FC Tavernia 2-0 Indionion Athletic
Norrion Rovers 1-3 UR Town
Seniors FC 1-1 Toclofania FC

It’s a bumper day off missed opportunities at the top of the table, as first and second face off at Niexai Lane. The league’s second most prolific attack so far can’t breach the league’s best defence through, although the Strawberries also fail to register a single meaningful chance in a game where goalkeeper Royal Jam keeper Tomas Pribyl is named man of the match. The Stags have the chance to close the gap to the top, and they fail spectacularly as the Ultramarines dominate play at Norrion Park with three first half goals, including a beautiful diving header from Titus Chaudry. Indeed VLC are the only side in the top 6 to win today, although they are made to work for it against the Lions, whilst comfortable wins for FC Tavernia and Nile Bridge see Olympia fall to seventh following their draw in Walston Brook. Forest Rangers fans will be looking rathe ruefully at their goals conceded column as they finish the weekend on 30 goals conceded in 10 - the unwanted record of 92 conceded set only last season by Micronopia United may well be beaten.

8th IFCF Champions League Group Stage MD4

Olympia FC 3-1 Wirr Tsi

8th IFCF Challengers Cup Group Stage MD4

Hellinic Rouge 3-3 VLC FC

8th IFCF Liga B Champions Trophy Group Stage MD4

Pacifica 3-2 FC Tavernia

It’s goals galore once more this midweek as Olympia notch up their second win of the group stage, shoring up their defences to see off Wirr Tsi following last week’s 4-4 draw. VLC manage to improve somewhat from last week as well, but they will regret conceding two early goals and having to fight back to a 3-3 draw. FC Tavernia’s campaign appears to be over with their third loss in four, despite taking the lead against Pacifica.

ICEL Premier League Matchday 11

Olympia FC 1-1 Royal Jam FC
Walston Brook Albion 3-0 Tuntingone FC
RGS Athletic 0-2 Nile Bridge
Forest Rangers 0-1 VLC FC
Copper Communists SC 1-2 FC Tavernia
Seaton Town 1-2 Norrion Rovers
Indionion Athletic 1-2 Seniors FC
UR Town 1-3 Toclofania FC

RGS kick off the weekend in terrible fashion, as the Architects manage to find a lot of holes in the Royals’ defence - it’s a tired performance from the league leaders that sees Nile Bridge run out 2-0 victors. The Stags take full advantage later in the day, although they’re forced to come from behind to close the gap to the top down to two points, courtesy of Roman Torshen popping up in space to fire home the winner. Talia Linford spares Royal Jam’s blushes against the league’s best attack, firing home a deflected free kick to move the Strawberries within one point of the leaders - Olympia fall to 8th as a result, but still only sit 9 points off the top. VLC’s early goal against Rangers is enough to keep them in the title fight as well, behind the Stags only on goal difference, whilst at the bottom, Toclofania and then Seniors both climb out of the relegation zone with 6 pointers at the bottom of the table.

ICEL Premier League Matchday 12

Tuntingone FC 2-2 Olympia FC
Nile Bridge 1-0 Royal Jam FC
VLC FC 1-0 Walston Brook Albion
FC Tavernia 2-2 RGS Athletic
Norrion Rovers 4-0 Forest Rangers
Seniors FC 0-1 Copper Communists SC
Toclofania FC 2-0 Seaton Town
UR Town 4-3 Indionion Athletic

The Stags go top of the table with the early win over relegation favourites Forest Rangers, a thumping four goal victory that puts the pressure on the league leaders later in the day. The Wyverns continue their insane early season form as they continue to push for an unlikely Challengers’ Cup place, and they certainly show their credentials by taking points off the Royals having been 2-0 down - RGS retake top spot but only on goal difference. To add further salt into the RGS wounds, VLC move into third, and level on points, with a narrow win over Albion, but Royal Jam are felled by a Nile Bridge side bolstered by their recent form. At the bottom, Walston Brook sees a seven goal thriller as UR Town come twice from behind to beat the Hummingbirds, a second half brace for Hermosa Hembry providing the winning goals. It’s a result that sees the Lions fall into the bottom three following their loss against the Blades.

8th IFCF/56th Cup Winners Cup Round of 32 2nd leg

VLC FC 0-1 Kirkenes FC (AGG: 1-2)

13th Vilitan Cove Invitational Preliminary 2nd Leg

Royal PFC 1-1 Royal Jam FC (AGG: 3-2)

Two cup exploits ending before they even get going this week, as VLC struggle in front of goal and allow Kirkenes to snatch a close 1-0 victory, whilst Royal Jam find hope with an early goal but are unable to capitalise on their lead, Darmen’s Royal PFC making sure by hanging on and scoring an equaliser.

King’s Commonwealth Cup Fourth Round

The serious rounds of the cup are in play, with only 32 matches this weekend and halfway line on the horizon. Four Premier League sides won’t be making that horizon however, as the upsets continue to fall thick and fast - most notable are the defending champions VLC, the Wasps unable to break down the Monks’ defence in the course of 120 minutes, with the Second Division side finally breaking the deadlock through club legend Laborious Hawk-Peters, firing a lot shot from the edge of the box to win the tie for the visitors. Defending league champions Olympia were also knocked out, as they squandered a 2 goal lead against Third Division High Lyn, joining Indionion and Seaton as the top flight sides leaving the competition. Norrion Rovers narrowly avoided the same fate, as they were taken to extra time by Monksville FC, whilst the Wyverns were held to a goalless 90 minutes against cross-town rivals Tavernia City before striking the winner in extra time. Nile Bridge meanwhile continued their usual cup antics, carving Crontor City’s defence up in a spectacular 12 goal match with 9 of their own.

8th IFCF Champions League Group Stage MD5

AC Izotz Zubia 1-1 Olympia FC

8th IFCF Challengers Cup Group Stage MD5

VLC FC 0-1 Energija Chernovets

8th IFCF Liga B Champions Trophy Group Stage MD5

FC Tavernia 2-1 South Maishop FC

Olympia remain unbeaten going into the final game of the group stages as they dominate large periods of the game against Itotz Zubia but fail to make anything of it, coming away with a third draw in 5 games.VLC’s hopes of advancement take a big hit as they fall to a single goal loss against Energija Chernovets, whilst FC Tavernia fight for pride against South Maishop and come away with a good win.

ICEL Premier League Matchday 13

Olympia FC 1-0 Nile Bridge
Tuntingone FC 0-3 VLC FC
Royal Jam FC 3-2 FC Tavernia
Walston Brook Albion 0-1 Norrion Rovers
RGS Athletic 5-0 Seniors FC
Forest Rangers 1-1 Toclofania FC
Copper Communists SC 3-6 UR Town
Seaton Town 1-2 Indionion Athletic

RGS remain top of the table as they arrest the slide with an emphatic victory against Seniors, featuring a well taken hat-trick from Seung Yoon-Kim, including a superb volley from the edge of the box. Norrion keep pace by breaking the Albion defence, Gisella Dialogue with the lone goal splitting the two sides. There’s a dominant performance in Lodgertia as well, as VLC keep the three way race going with a big win against the Knights. Marta Sargeant strikes late in second half stoppage time against the Wyverns, having come from behind to see off FC Tavernia and keeping the gap between them and the top three at two points. There’s a nine goal thriller in Copper City as well as the Communists go two goals up against the Ultramarines but promptly forget to defend, allowing the visitors to put 6 of their own past them as well.

8th IFCF Champions League Group Stage MD6

Olympia FC 2-2 Sabrefell Moths

8th IFCF Challengers Cup Group Stage MD6

Coquitlam United 1-4 VLC FC

8th IFCF Liga B Champions Trophy Group Stage MD6

Atlético Nápoles 0-3 FC Tavernia

Olympia manage to sneak into the knockouts by the skin of their teeth, as they squander a two goal lead at home to the Moths, the Nepharim side snatching a late equaliser leaving Olympia relying on results elsewhere to advance - that they finished the group stage unbeaten is still an impressive feat though. VLC have little trouble seeing off Coquitlam but results elsewhere mean they finish third in the group, with the same number of points as Olympia managed. FC Tavernia manage to pull out a big victory in Valladares that sees them also sneak into the knockouts.

ICEL Premier League Matchday 14

VLC FC 1-1 Olympia FC
FC Tavernia 1-1 Nile Bridge
Norrion Rovers 2-0 Tuntingone FC
Seniors FC 0-1 Royal Jam FC
Toclofania FC 1-1 Walston Brook Albion
UR Town 0-2 RGS Athletic
Indionion Athletic 3-0 Forest Rangers
Seaton Town 0-1 Copper Communists SC

And then there were two. VLC and Olympia kick off Sunday’s fixtures with a tired performance following the conclusions of the IFCF group stages, and it shows as neither side musters serious attacks in a rather dreary game - a 1-1 draw probably deserved. That allows the Stags and the Royals to pull away though, chances they both take with controlled 2-0 wins over Tuntingone and UR Town respectively. The Strawberries move ahead of VLC on goal difference and keep their gap to two points by seeing off a spirited Seniors performance, and at the same time they widen the gap to the mid-table as Nile Bridge, FC Tavernia and Albion all only manage draws in their mid-table battles, keeping Olympia in 7th and 10 points from the top.

ICEL Premier League Standings

                         Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 RGS Athletic           14   10   2   2    37    9  +28    32
 2 Norrion Rovers         14   10   2   2    30   11  +19    32
 3 VLC FC                 14    9   3   2    15    5  +10    30
 4 Royal Jam FC           14    9   3   2    15    6   +9    30
 5 Nile Bridge            14    6   4   4    23   14   +9    22
 6 Walston Brook Albion   14    6   4   4    14    8   +6    22
 7 Olympia FC             14    5   6   3    35   21  +14    21
 8 FC Tavernia            14    5   6   3    21   17   +4    21
 9 Toclofania FC          14    3   7   4    17   19   −2    16
10 UR Town                14    4   3   7    25   30   −5    15
11 Copper Communists SC   14    4   3   7    11   25  −14    15
12 Tuntingone FC          14    3   4   7    14   27  −13    13
13 Seniors FC             14    2   6   6    12   24  −12    12
14 Seaton Town            14    3   2   9    15   22   −7    11
15 Indionion Athletic     14    2   4   8    14   25  −11    10
16 Forest Rangers         14    1   1  12     4   39  −35     4

ICEL Second Division Standings

                         Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 FM Town                14   10   3   1    45    8  +37    33
 2 Polkation FC           14    8   3   3    22    7  +15    27
 3 Half Boy FC            14    8   3   3    23   14   +9    27
   Monksville United      14    8   3   3    23   14   +9    27
 5 Yillog City            14    7   3   4    19   18   +1    24
 6 Pontifucia United      14    7   2   5    28   24   +4    23
 7 Xilon OC               14    6   4   4    19   15   +4    22
 8 YLW FC                 14    6   3   5    17   18   −1    21
 9 Benopia AC             14    5   4   5    16   17   −1    19
10 Sunburbia FC           14    6   0   8    15   18   −3    18
11 Micronopia United      14    5   1   8    21   26   −5    16
12 Clinar Rovers          14    5   1   8    16   34  −18    16
13 Jam Mountain Island    14    4   2   8    11   23  −12    14
14 Oldbridge FC           14    2   4   8    12   18   −6    10
15 Macaronia FC           14    2   3   9    13   22   −9     9
16 Approciation FC        14    2   3   9    12   36  −24     9

ISideWith UK · by **Eastfield Lodge** » Sun Jan 02, 2022 9:26 am

ICELFA Season 48: Part 3

54th Copa de Campeones Ro16 1st Leg

Gortz United (Astograth) 3-1 Olympia FC

Fresh off the fixture congestion factory line comes the Copa de Campeones, with Olympia travelling to face Astograthi champions Gortz United. Unfortunately, it’s the league side that seems to turn up, as they fall to lame 3-1 loss on the road.

ICEL Premier League Matchday 15

Olympia FC 5-0 FC Tavernia
VLC FC 0-2 Norrion Rovers
Nile Bridge 2-0 Seniors FC
Tuntingone FC 0-1 Toclofania FC
Royal Jam FC 2-0 UR Town
Walston Brook Albion 1-1 Indionion Athletic
RGS Athletic 2-1 Seaton Town
Forest Rangers 1-1 Copper Communists SC

RGS continue to hold back the chasing pack, heading into the halfway point of the season on top of the tree by dint of goal difference, having come from behind to see off the Lions. Norrion feel the pressure to keep up and have to face fourth place VLC, but hold their resolve with goals from Accardi and Coulter to see off the Wasps. The Ultramarines twice have goals ruled out for offside against Royal Jam, but the third placed side kept up their challenge for the title with two clean goals of their own. Olympia bring their Champions League quality to the league for once, as they host and promptly demolish the Wyverns with a comprehensive scoreline. At the bottom, it’s a rare point for Rangers as they score only their 5th goal of the season to grab a draw against the Communists, but they still remain 7 points from safety.

King’s Commonwealth Cup Fifth Round

Tuntingone FC (T1) 3-1 Paddockia FC (T5)
Jam Mountain Island (T2) 1-0 Luxoren Town (T5)
Mount Farond FC (T6) 1-3 Norrion Rovers (T1)
Walston Brook Albion (T1) 2-0 Sunburbia FC (T2)
UR Town (T1) 2-2 Cuprumville CSC (T5) (6-2 AET)
Bluin Athletic (T4) 5-1 Lobenopia City (T9)
Caldarin FC (T4) 3-0 Lampe FC (T8)
Huntingville FC (T6) 1-1 SS City (T4) (1-2 AET)
Seaton Athletic (T3) 1-0 Polkation FC (T2)
Approciation FC (T2) 1-2 Royal Jam FC (T1)
FC Pestrica (T7) 1-1 Jam Athletic (T3) (1-2 AET)
FC Solothaare (T10) 0-3 RGS Athletic (T1)
FC Tavernia (T1) 3-0 Harmonial CC (T5)
Yillog City (T2) 1-1 Revisionists Athletic (T3) (2-1 AET)
Monksville United (T2) 1-2 High Lyn FC (T3)
Oldbridge FC (T2) 0-2 Nile Bridge (T1)

The cup’s halfway point sees 32 teams battle for a place in the Sixth Round. Upsets are few and far between this round - in fact, only two teams were knocked out by opponents in lower divisions this round, with Monksville United and Polkation FC both being knocked out by Third Division opponents. UR Town left it late against fifth tier Cuprumville CSC, levelling the match at 2-2 before stoppage time, before an early red card in extra time for the minnows allowed the Ultramarines to put four past their opponents. Former champions SS City were also taken to extra time by sixth tier Huntingville FC, the Fourth Division side avoiding a penalty shootout with a standard penalty in stoppage time of extra time. FC Pestrica nearly found themselves a place as the lowest ranked side in the Sixth Round as they forced Third Division Jam Athletic all the way as well, the seventh division side falling short in extra time through a generous deflection, whilst Second Division Yillog City came from behind via extra time to defeat Third Division Revisionists Athletic.

ICEL Premier League Matchday 16

Norrion Rovers 0-2 Olympia FC
Seniors FC 0-0 FC Tavernia
Toclofania FC 1-1 VLC FC
UR Town 1-2 Nile Bridge
Indionion Athletic 1-0 Tuntingone FC
Seaton Town 2-2 Royal Jam FC
Copper Communists SC 1-0 Walston Brook Albion
Forest Rangers 0-2 RGS Athletic

The weekend kicked off in Jammy Forests where bottom hosted top, as Rangers continued their impressive drowning man act, shipping another two goals in their inadvertent quest to post the worst-ever top flight season. The Royals go points clear at the top following that win, and they stay that way after the Stags are shot down at home by Olympia, the defending champions taking up their form from last season to register only their seventh league win of the season. Both VLC and Royal Jam fail to capitalise as they both drop easy points on the road - the Wasps are pegged back by a late Joia Norberg free kick, whilst the Strawberries manage to find themselves two goals down at half-time against relegation-threatened Seaton Town.

54th Copa de Campeones Ro16 2nd Leg

Olympia FC 4-1 Gortz United (AGG: 5-4)

Some turnaround for the Olympians in the Copa de Campeones - having soundly beaten title-chasing Norrion at the weekend, they host Astograth’s Gortz United and put four past their opponents to overturn a 3-1 away loss, a brace for Natasa Horvat booking the Mount Salt City side a place in the last 8.

ICEL Premier League Matchday 17

Olympia FC 4-0 Seniors FC
Norrion Rovers 0-1 Toclofania FC
FC Tavernia 2-1 UR Town
VLC FC 2-0 Indionion Athletic
Nile Bridge 3-5 Seaton Town
Tuntingone FC 2-3 Copper Communists SC
Royal Jam FC 2-0 Forest Rangers
Walston Brook Albion 2-1 RGS Athletic

Albion turn up and spoil the party once more, this time recovering from a lame defeat last week against the Communists and an early defensive error this weekend to defeat the league leaders 2-1, featuring a crafty backheel finish from Archibald Sanson. That leaves the door wide open for the Stags to close the three point gap to nothing, but they manage to embarrass themselves even further with some extremely wayward finishing against the Blades. Olympia thrash Seniors to move into 5th, cutting the deficit to RGS back to 8 points and leapfrogging the Architects, who twice hit the bar as they finished on the wrong end of an even 8 goal thriller at home to the Lions. Royal Jam move into second place on the following day as they take their turn aiming at Rangers, whilst VLC stay in fourth but only four points off their cross city rivals after a Salvatora Orme brace sinks the Hummingbirds.

ICEL Premier League Matchday 18

Toclofania FC 1-3 Olympia FC
UR Town 3-2 Seniors FC
Indionion Athletic 0-3 Norrion Rovers
Seaton Town 2-1 FC Tavernia
Copper Communists SC 1-0 VLC FC
Forest Rangers 1-10 Nile Bridge
RGS Athletic 4-1 Tuntingone FC
Walston Brook Albion 1-1 Royal Jam FC

Forest Rangers score only their 6th ever top flight goal, as they play their 18th ever game in the top flight. It couldn’t even be called a consolation goal however, as they ship ten times as many at the other end of the pitch, with a perfect 4 goals from Pryor-Sandoval - scoring with both feet, his head, and an incredibly disrespectful chested effort for the Architects’ tenth goal of the game. It puts the Rangers’ defensive record back on course to match the Showstoppers’ record last season, and leaves them 9 points from safety with 12 games to play. At the top, the Knights grab a crucial early goal in their battle for survival, only to fall apart defensively at the slightest pressure from the leaders. Albion continue to spoil the big clubs’ parties, holding second place Royal Jam at home and allowing the Stags to leapfrog them with a convincing victory against another Walston Brook team. However, the Communists manage to hold firm at home to the Wasps.

King’s Commonwealth Cup Sixth Round

RGS Athletic (T1) 0-0 UR Town (T1) (0-0 AET, 3-1 PKs)
Walston Brook Albion (T1) 2-0 Norrion Rovers (T1)
FC Tavernia (T1) 2-0 Royal Jam FC (T1)
Caldarin FC (T4) 3-3 Bluin Athletic (T4) (4-3 AET)
Jam Mountain Island (T2) 0-0 Nile Bridge (T1) (0-0 AET, 3-4 PKs)
Yillog City (T2) 0-1 Tuntingone FC (T1)
SS City (T4) 1-1 Jam Athletic (T3) (1-1 AET, 1-2 PKs)
High Lyn FC (T3) 1-0 Seaton Athletic (T3)

Only 8 matches this weekend as the Final looms over the horizon. 8 top flight sides made it this far so matchups were inevitable - three of them sees a big cull of the top flight though. The Ultramarines shore things up defensively as they travel to New Lodger City, and force the Royals all the way into a penalty shootout after a surprisingly goalless 120 minutes - they promptly realise they left their shooting boots at home as Eddie Sadiq made three very easy saves for RGS. Albion’s bid to reach a third final in a row continues with a convincing victory over the Stags, whilst Royal Jam are also freed up from non-league pressures as they fall to the Wyverns. Nile Bridge, having scored 10 at the weekend, run out of goals against Jam Mountain Island but hold out on penalties against the Second Division side. There’s a seven goal thriller at the Cauldron as Caldarin FC come from 3-1 down to see off Bluin Athletic in extra time, leaving them the lowest ranked quarter-finalists after SS City were narrowly eliminated on penalties by Jam Athletic.

8th IFCF Champions League Eighth-Finals 1st Leg

Olympia FC 1-1 CF Outineau (Kelssek)

8th IFCF Liga B Champions Trophy Eighth-Finals 1st Leg

Sword (Eura) 2-1 FC Tavernia

Olympia’s fixture congestion continues with a slow but determined performance at home to CF Outineau, the Kelssek outfit striking early before Kinabo Telioa levelled from the spot in the second half. The Wyverns fare worse as they travel to face Eura’s Sword, conceding goals either side of half time before Asmar Rush struck home a vital away goal from the edge of the box on the hour mark

ICEL Premier League Matchday 19

Olympia FC 2-1 UR Town
Toclofania FC 1-0 Indionion Athletic
Seniors FC 1-3 Seaton Town
Norrion Rovers 2-0 Copper Communists SC
FC Tavernia 3-0 Forest Rangers
VLC FC 2-4 RGS Athletic
Nile Bridge 0-2 Walston Brook Albion
Tuntingone FC 0-2 Royal Jam FC

Six goals come flying in at Vorgan Park, but the Lodger City derby goes the way of the visitors for the second time this season as Seung Yoon Kim hits a headed brace from set pieces for the Royals, in a departure from their usual free flowing attacking football. Nonetheless, it keeps RGS at the top of the tree, three points clear of their closest competitors - Norrion and Royal Jam both picked up easy two goal wins earlier in the day. Olympia struggle against the Ultramarines, the second string side having to scrap out a 2-1 win courtesy of Yael Prescott’s long range effort against his former club, duly left uncelebrated - it’s a result that sees them finally break into the IFCF spots as they leapfrog VLC into 4th.

54th Copa de Campeones Quarter-Finals 1st Leg

Olympia FC 0-0 Hellinic Rouge

Thick and fast for Olympia the fixtures continue, as they host Pasargan champions Hellinic Rouge in the Copa quarter-finals. There’s not much to write home about as neither side manages to create any significant chances in this first leg - good news for Olympia as they prevent the dangerous away goal.

ICEL Premier League Matchday 20

Indionion Athletic 1-3 Olympia FC
Seaton Town 1-1 UR Town
Copper Communists SC 0-1 Toclofania FC
Forest Rangers 0-2 Seniors FC
RGS Athletic 5-3 Norrion Rovers
Walston Brook Albion 1-0 FC Tavernia
Royal Jam FC 0-0 VLC FC
Tuntingone FC 1-1 Nile Bridge

First vs second this weekend turns out to be a classic match, and one that could well be shown on highlight reels for years to come as the ball finds itself in the back of the net a grand total of 11 times at the King Iqbal II Stadium. Nycolas Jackson was the orchestrator of the Royals’ attack, scoring the opening two and setting up two more, and could have had a hat-trick of each but for the offside flag calling out very fine margins. Not that the Stags were completely overwhelmed - some better decisions in the final third and the title race could well have swung their way, with Roman Torshen twice just short of reaching balls across the face of goal. Royal Jam move into second, but are now five points short of RGS after they are held by the Wasps, whilst Olympia take full advantage to close the gap to the Champions League spots with a convincing win over the Hummingbirds. There’s a crucial win for the Silver Foxes at the bottom end of the table, taking advantage of dropped points for Tuntingone and Indionion with a simple win over Rangers to move out of the bottom three - Rangers are now 11 points adrift of safety with 10 to play.

8th IFCF Champions League Eighth-Finals 2nd Leg

CF Outineau 1-0 Olympia FC (AGG: 2-1)

8th IFCF Liga B Champions Trophy Eighth-Finals 2nd Leg

FC Tavernia 2-4 Sword (AGG: 3-6)

And there ends all Eastfielder interest in this season’s IFCF competitions. Olympia look tired in Kelssek, but manage to hold off Outineau for most of the game before a late winner sealed their fate. The Wyverns struggle at home against Sword despite taking the lead - the Euran side rallied and went into half-time 3-1 up and in control.

ICEL Premier League Matchday 21

Olympia FC 1-1 Seaton Town
Indionion Athletic 1-1 Copper Communists SC
UR Town 4-0 Forest Rangers
Toclofania FC 2-0 RGS Athletic
Seniors FC 0-2 Walston Brook Albion
Norrion Rovers 1-1 Royal Jam FC
FC Tavernia 3-0 Tuntingone FC
VLC FC 1-2 Nile Bridge

Points dropped everywhere at the top this weekend, starting with the chasing pack where 2nd and 3rd meet up at Norrion Park - the Stags taking the early lead in a bid to take back the Champions League spot, but the visitors were not passengers in this match, with Yoland Sala connecting with a loose ball on the edge of the box, the centre back firing it into the top corner with a finish many strikers would be proud of to give both sides a point. All the better for the Royals, but they waste the opportunity given to them through a spirited performance by the Blades, the Valiant seeing a brilliant free kick routine finished off by Chastity Clement as Toclofania held their nerve. Olympia too couldn’t close the gap, as they fell behind to a shock Lions opener, but Seaton were unable to hold on for the full 90 minutes, Devyn Nasser firing a low shot past Chaim Fevison’s near post.

ICEL Premier League Matchday 22

Copper Communists SC 0-2 Olympia FC
Forest Rangers 1-1 Seaton Town
RGS Athletic 0-0 Indionion Athletic
Walston Brook Albion 3-0 UR Town
Royal Jam FC 2-0 Toclofania FC
Tuntingone FC 3-1 Seniors FC
Nile Bridge 0-0 Norrion Rovers
VLC FC 1-0 FC Tavernia

RGS do have a habit of making their fans uncomfortable, as they continue to haemorrhage both points and the league lead. This time, it’s because they can’t break down a stubborn Indionion defence, the Hummingbirds defenders blocking literally every single shot on target from open play leaving Kirk Mohsin to save a few free kicks and secure a goalless draw that takes them out of the bottom three. A bullet header from Sabrina Jaida seals the three points against Toclofania and brings the Strawberries to within a point of the Royals, whilst Norrion and Nile Bridge play out a dull lifeless goalless draw in Bridgetown. Olympia move into third on goal difference ahead of the Stags as they see off the Communists, whilst VLC keep their IFCF hopes alive with a narrow victory over the Wyverns. At the bottom, Rangers score only their 7th goal of the season to get their sixth point of the season, leaving them still 11 points from safety after the Knights climb into 13th following their victory in a six-pointer against Seniors.

ICEL Premier League Standings

                         Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 RGS Athletic           22   15   3   4    55   20  +35    48
 2 Royal Jam FC           22   13   7   2    27   10  +17    46
 3 Olympia FC             22   12   7   3    57   25  +32    43
 4 Norrion Rovers         22   13   4   5    41   20  +21    43
 5 Walston Brook Albion   22   11   6   5    26   12  +14    39
 6 VLC FC                 22   11   5   6    22   15   +7    38
 7 Nile Bridge            22   10   6   6    43   25  +18    36
 8 Toclofania FC          22    8   8   6    25   25    0    32
 9 FC Tavernia            22    8   7   7    30   27   +3    31
10 Copper Communists SC   22    7   5  10    18   34  −16    26
11 Seaton Town            22    6   6  10    31   34   −3    24
12 UR Town                22    6   4  12    36   44   −8    22
13 Tuntingone FC          22    4   5  13    21   43  −22    17
14 Indionion Athletic     22    3   7  12    18   36  −18    16
15 Seniors FC             22    3   7  12    18   41  −23    16
16 Forest Rangers         22    1   3  18     7   64  −57     6

ICEL Second Division Standings

                         Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 FM Town                22   14   4   4    65   21  +44    46
 2 Polkation FC           22   12   4   6    33   13  +20    40
 3 Monksville United      22   11   5   6    29   19  +10    38
 4 Pontifucia United      22   11   3   8    44   35   +9    36
 5 Sunburbia FC           22   11   2   9    34   25   +9    35
 6 Xilon OC               22   10   5   7    26   21   +5    35
 7 Half Boy FC            22   10   5   7    30   28   +2    35
 8 Yillog City            22   10   5   7    28   27   +1    35
 9 Benopia AC             22    9   4   9    27   28   −1    31
10 Micronopia United      22    9   1  12    36   35   +1    28
11 YLW FC                 22    7   5  10    24   41  −17    26
12 Clinar Rovers          22    8   2  12    25   48  −23    26
13 Oldbridge FC           22    7   4  11    28   26   +2    25
14 Macaronia FC           22    7   4  11    27   31   −4    25
15 Jam Mountain Island    22    6   3  13    18   43  −25    21
16 Approciation FC        22    3   6  13    17   50  −33    15

ISideWith UK · by **Eastfield Lodge** » Sun Jan 02, 2022 3:40 pm

ICELFA Season 48: Part 4

King’s Commonwealth Cup Quarter-Finals

Jam Athletic (T3) 0-1 FC Tavernia (T1)
RGS Athletic (T1) 5-1 Caldarin FC (T4)
Walston Brook Albion (T1) 1-1 Tuntingone FC (T1) (1-2 AET)
Nile Bridge (T1) 3-1 High Lyn FC (T3)

Two Third Division and one Fourth Divison team join the five top flight teams in the last 8 for a place in the semis. The Wyverns kick off the weekend in Jammy Forests, a lone Laurens Halliwell goal splitting the two sides as FC Tavernia advance. RGS have little trouble seeing off Caldarin, an Eloy Dawood brace setting up a 5-1 win for the Royals. Albion fail to make it three finals in a row, a defensive error allowing the Knights to take the match to extra time before Maureo Fahmy fires home a free kick to give the visitors a semi-final berth. Nile Bridge make sure the last 4 is an all top flight affair by seeing off High Lyn in quick fashion.

54th Copa de Campeones Quarter-Finals 2nd Leg

Hellinic Rouge 1-0 Olympia FC (AGG: 1-0)

International football is over for this season, as Olympia are unable to break down the Hellinic defence and concede the only goal scored in 180 minutes.

ICEL Premier League Matchday 23

Olympia FC 3-0 Forest Rangers
Copper Communists SC 1-1 RGS Athletic
Seaton Town 0-3 Walston Brook Albion
Indionion Athletic 0-2 Royal Jam FC
UR Town 2-1 Tuntingone FC
Toclofania FC 3-5 Nile Bridge
Seniors FC 0-2 VLC FC
Norrion Rovers 1-2 FC Tavernia

RGS do it again - having been 8 points clear only a few weeks ago, they manage to drop another two points this weekend, this time to the Communists through a Rachael Weaver counter-attacking goal. Royal Jam take full opportunity to close the gap and draw level with the leaders on points with a convincing victory over the Hummingbirds, with Olympia also following suit and coming within 3 points of the league leaders, something that seemed impossible earlier on in the season - Forest Rangers the unfortunate souls on the end of a 3-0 drubbing. The Stags however were humiliated on their own turf, a miscued clearance allowing the Wyverns to equalise Zada Abbott’s opener before the visitors rose up high to head home a corner. Wins for VLC and Albion open up the race for fourth, whilst Nile Bridge come out on top at the Valiant as eight goals fly in between them and the Blades, a brace for Kahla Jewell keeping the Architects in the race for fourth.

ICEL Premier League Matchday 24

RGS Athletic 0-1 Olympia FC
Walston Brook Albion 2-0 Forest Rangers
Royal Jam FC 0-0 Copper Communists SC
Tuntingone FC 1-2 Seaton Town
Nile Bridge 2-4 Indionion Athletic
VLC FC 3-0 UR Town
FC Tavernia 3-4 Toclofania FC
Norrion Rovers 6-0 Seniors FC

The slide continues for the Royals, and this time it’s at the hands of a rejuvenated Olympia FC side that dominates the field for the vast majority of the game and shut down RGS’ usual style of play - Natasa Horvat scoring the crucial goal that sees the Olympians draw level with RGS on points. Both sides now sit a point behind the new league leaders, as the Communists continue to throw sickles into the plans of the Big 5, this time by holding Royal Jam to a goalless draw, the Strawberries leapfrogging RGS into top spot as a result. Norrion make good on all their recent troubles by thrashing the Silver Foxes, featuring six different goalscorers, all within ten yards of goal. A big win for VLC and a routine one for Albion leaves the top six teams in the league covered by only 6 points heading into the last six games of the season. Nile Bridge’s chances of making the top four are halted by a high-scoring game they’re on the wrong side of, the Hummingbirds putting four past the Architects in an end-to-end game to move out of the bottom three. The mid-table clash between the Blades and the Wyverns remained utterly even as either side could have come out on top of the seven goal thriller, Austin Nazar ensuring the visitors would finish the weekend in the top half.

ICEL Premier League Matchday 25

Olympia FC 1-0 Walston Brook Albion
RGS Athletic 2-2 Royal Jam FC
Forest Rangers 2-0 Tuntingone FC
Copper Communists SC 3-1 Nile Bridge
Seaton Town 0-2 VLC FC
Indionion Athletic 3-1 FC Tavernia
UR Town 0-1 Norrion Rovers
Toclofania FC 0-2 Seniors FC

Having spent most of the season not even in the title race, Olympia kick off the weekend with a key victory at home to the Millers, and as a result the defending champions go top of the table. Royal Jam travel to New Lodger City with the aim of taking that top spot back, but end up giving the Mount Salt City side the initiative going into the home stretch, RGS coming from behind twice to match the Strawberries blow-for-blow and grab a 2-2 draw that keeps them in the race, albeit two points off the top and in third. Norrion struggle in Walston Brook, but they manage to breach the Ultramarine defence and grab a vital win in the race for fourth, staying ahead of the Wasps following their win against the Lions. At the bottom, Rangers are now a single point away from avoiding the worst ever top flight record, a surprise victory over relegation battling Tuntingone seeing them match Yillog City’s tally of 9 points 7 years ago.

ICEL Premier League Matchday 26

Royal Jam FC 0-1 Olympia FC
Tuntingone FC 1-0 Walston Brook Albion
Nile Bridge 4-4 RGS Athletic
VLC FC 1-0 Forest Rangers
FC Tavernia 1-1 Copper Communists SC
Norrion Rovers 1-0 Seaton Town
Seniors FC 1-1 Indionion Athletic
Toclofania FC 1-1 UR Town

Olympia’s title to lose? Imagine saying those words a month ago. The league leaders travel to Jam Town for a top of the table clash, kicking off a weekend of relatively low scoring matches with Maisha Paree’s snapshot giving the leaders a massive win in the title race, pulling three points clear of the pack. RGS leapfrog the Strawberries into second temporarily, but manage to lose a few fingers of grip on the title as they play out yet another high-scoring match in Bridgetown, with neither side being able to go a goal ahead before Pryor-Sandoval scored his second pullback of the game to share the points. Norrion are the biggest beneficiaries as they move back into second on points outright, Audra Coulter providing the difference against the Lions, whilst VLC only sit a point off the top four after defeating Rangers - and with four games to go, Forest Rangers have been mathematically relegated to the Second Division. The Knights grab a crucial victory over Albion to move within three points of safety along with Seniors after the latter drew with 13th place Indionion.

King’s Commonwealth Cup Semi-Finals

FC Tavernia (T1) 3-2 Tuntingone FC (T1)
RGS Athletic (T1) 1-1 Nile Bridge (T1) (1-2 AET)

Make that twice in a week that Nile Bridge get the better of RGS - the Architects follow up their entertaining 4-4 draw at home at the weekend with another end-to-end classic in the semi-final, Pryor-Sandoval coming on as a substitute to score a vital winning goal for the Bridgetown side. Joining them in the final will be FC Tavernia, the Wyverns coming from two goals down at home to see off Tuntingone whose relegation struggles may end up being for nothing.

ICEL Premier League Matchday 27

Olympia FC 5-1 Tuntingone FC
Royal Jam FC 1-0 Nile Bridge
Walston Brook Albion 1-0 VLC FC
RGS Athletic 5-0 FC Tavernia
Forest Rangers 1-1 Norrion Rovers
Copper Communists SC 0-2 Seniors FC
Seaton Town 1-2 Toclofania FC
Indionion Athletic 1-1 UR Town

Two five goal hauls this weekend, as Olympia continue to hold on to the title by demolishing Tuntingone, the Knights creating multiple errors at the back as they fall to fifteenth. Second place Norrion fail to keep up though, as Raquel Accardi’s opener was wiped out by Aurorette Bains’ lobbed effort, putting Rangers into the double figures of both points and goals scored and avoiding the worst ever top flight record. RGS take advantage to at least move back into second, with the Royals smashing the Wyverns for five of their own, and keeping the points gap at four. Royal Jam also jump above the Stags by seeing off cup finalists Nile Bridge, leaving the race for the second Champions League spot truly up for grabs. However, Albion provide a major knock to VLC’s hopes for IFCF football, the Millers grabbing a late second half goal to pull the Wasps three points from fourth.

ICEL Premier League Matchday 28

Nile Bridge 2-1 Olympia FC
VLC FC 2-0 Tuntingone FC
FC Tavernia 0-2 Royal Jam FC
Norrion Rovers 0-1 Walston Brook Albion
Seniors FC 1-5 RGS Athletic
Toclofania FC 2-0 Forest Rangers
UR Town 0-2 Copper Communists SC
Indionion Athletic 1-1 Seaton Town

It’s not over yet, as Nile Bridge prepare for their big match at the end of the season with a convincing performance against the league leaders, coming from behind to see off Olympia courtesy of Aleta Armitage’s fancy dribbling skills as she carved her way through the defence before sliding home the winning goal. That of course kicks the title race wide open, and RGS are the biggest beneficiaries as they demolish Seniors with a second five goal haul in as many games - it means they not only sit a point behind Olympia, but are now ahead on goal difference and hold the advantage going into the last two games. The Strawberries don’t share that same advantage but they also cut the gap to a single point as they defeat the Wyverns on the road, whilst Norrion’s title challenge is all but over following their defeat at home to Albion. VLC draw level with Norrion on points through two goals in ten minutes against the Knights, with Albion only two behind in the race for fourth. At the bottom, the Hummingbirds grab a vital point against the Lions to move two points clear of the drop, with Seniors sitting three ahead of Tuntingone in the relegation battle.

ICEL Premier League Matchday 29

Olympia FC 2-3 VLC FC
Nile Bridge 4-2 FC Tavernia
Tuntingone FC 1-1 Norrion Rovers
Royal Jam FC 4-0 Seniors FC
Walston Brook Albion 2-0 Toclofania FC
RGS Athletic 8-1 UR Town
Forest Rangers 0-0 Indionion Athletic
Copper Communists SC 2-0 Seaton Town

Goals everywhere, almost, with half the games seeing four or more goals scored and 30 goals being scored this weekend across the eight fixtures. We get a preview of the cup final this weekend as Nile Bridge take on fellow finalists FC Tavernia, and it’s the Bridgetown side that come out on top in what is an open and entertaining game, promising much for the showcase. At the top of the table though, there’s three big goals scored in 15 minutes by the Wasps, which stops the Olympia title chase dead in its tracks despite the hosts taking the lead at the Olympic Park. RGS move back to the top of the tree with a massive victory over the Ultramarines, shipping eight goals past a hapless and exhausted UR Town defence, including braces for Girard-Vaillancourt and Munsif Strand. Royal Jam also stay level with the Royals, and move into second after a crushing victory against the Silver Foxes, a result that leaves Seniors all but mathematically relegated following Indionion’s draw against Forest Rangers. The Knights throw one last parting shot this season as they take points off Norrion Rovers, but it’s not enough as Tuntingone FC are officially relegated to the Second Division for only the second time in their history. The Stags drawing means that the Wasps move into fourth and the final Challengers’ Cup spot, 2 points ahead of Norrion and Albion.

ICEL Premier League Matchday 30

FC Tavernia 0-8 Olympia FC
Norrion Rovers 0-0 VLC FC
Seniors FC 1-2 Nile Bridge
Toclofania FC 1-0 Tuntingone FC
UR Town 1-5 Royal Jam FC
Indionion Athletic 0-0 Walston Brook Albion
Seaton Town 1-2 RGS Athletic
Copper Communists SC 2-0 Forest Rangers

It was a valiant fight back from Olympia this season after their dismal start, and they fought hard and well in the final game of the season to make sure they regained the goal difference advantage they lost to RGS - braces for Natasa Horvat and Maisha Paree help them at least get somewhere close to overhauling the gap of ten to RGS, at the expense of the Wyverns. And at half time, the 4-0 lead looked like it would be enough, as the Royals were trailing against the Lions at half-time, whilst Royal Jam had just been pegged back to 1-1 by the Ultramarines shortly before half-time. But it was not to be, with RGS scoring an equaliser shortly after half-time to leapfrog Olympia back whilst Royal Jam moved through the gears in Walston Brook, putting four goals past UR Town in the second half. With five minutes to go, substitute Micaela Last was put through by Amélie Ju and slotted home beneath the Seaton keeper to put RGS back on top of the tree, giving RGS their 35th Premier League title. Royal Jam would be joining them in the Champions’ League, with Olympia having to settle for the Challengers’ Cup.

In the race for fourth, it was Norrion taking on VLC at Vorgan Park, with the Wasps currently holding the advantage. Albion were in a derby match against the Hummingbirds, with the hosts having all but secured their safety. Try as they could, Albion were unable to breach the Indionion defence, and a goalless draw left all eyes in New Lodger City, where both sides were struggling to get any structured attacking football going, the ball being dogged down in the middle of the park. In the end, the Wasps got the point they needed to secure fourth, and VLC FC qualify for the Challengers’ Cup as a result. Indionion’s draw rendered the relegation battle pointless, with Seniors FC relegated to the Second Division at the first time of asking for the sixth time in a row..

King’s Commonwealth Cup Final

FC Tavernia (T1) 0-1 Nile Bridge (T1)

Two Premier League finalists meet in the King’s Commonwealth Cup final this season, both sides comfortably mid-table in the top flight throughout the season with Nile Bridge pushing for an IFCF place in the first half of the season before melting away, whilst FC Tavernia have been relatively untroubled outside of the relegation battle. The Wyverns have reached the final three time before and won it twice, whilst the Architects have been at this stage twice, winning it once, despite their moniker of being cup specialists - the Bridgetown side have developed a reputation of utterly demolishing lower league sides in earlier rounds, even using half-strength sides, although it rarely transpires into big cup runs. This season ends up different however, as Nile Bridge control the possession and force the Wyverns into camping out their own half for the majority of the game - their best chance came at 0-0 through Cordell Pilkington, running onto a well-placed long ball but only finding the top of the bar as Qusm’y keeper Zorno-Mal rushed out to meet him. Asmar Rush also came close for the Westmeadow side, firing two shots wide from the edge of the box. At the other end of the pitch, Kahla Jewell stung Dhaahir Hooton’s gloves with a free kick, before Pryor-Sandoval broke the deadlock in the second half from the penalty spot after he was brought down by Étienne Baten. He came closest to scoring a second in the last few minutes, taking a cross down on his chest and firing the ball down Hooton’s throat. It finished 1-0, and Nile Bridge win the King’s Commonwealth Cup, and with it a place in next season’s Challengers’ Cup and Cup Winners’ Cup.

ICEL Premier League Standings

                         Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 RGS Athletic           30   19   6   5    82   31  +51    63 Champions/CL/CdC
 2 Royal Jam FC           30   18   9   3    43   14  +29    63 CL
 3 Olympia FC             30   18   7   5    79   31  +48    61 ChC
 4 VLC FC                 30   17   6   7    35   18  +17    57 ChC
 5 Norrion Rovers         30   16   7   7    52   25  +27    55
 6 Walston Brook Albion   30   16   7   7    35   14  +21    55
 7 Nile Bridge            30   14   7   9    63   44  +19    49 ChC/CWC
 8 Toclofania FC          30   12   9   9    38   39   −1    45
 9 Copper Communists SC   30   11   8  11    29   39  −10    41
10 FC Tavernia            30    9   8  13    39   55  −16    35
11 Seaton Town            30    7   7  16    36   48  −12    28
12 Indionion Athletic     30    5  12  13    28   44  −16    27
13 UR Town                30    7   6  17    42   66  −24    27
14 Seniors FC             30    5   8  17    25   61  −36    23 Relegated
15 Tuntingone FC          30    5   6  19    26   58  −32    21 Relegated
16 Forest Rangers         30    2   5  23    10   75  −65    11 Relegated

ICEL Second Division Standings

                         Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 FM Town                30   21   5   4    94   27  +67    68 Champions/LBCT
 2 Pontifucia United      30   15   5  10    62   45  +17    50 Promoted/LBCT
 3 Polkation FC           30   14   7   9    41   21  +20    49 Promoted/LBCT
 4 Sunburbia FC           30   15   4  11    47   31  +16    49
 5 Half Boy FC            30   14   7   9    48   37  +11    49
 6 Xilon OC               30   14   7   9    35   29   +6    49
 7 Monksville United      30   13   9   8    41   26  +15    48
 8 Yillog City            30   14   5  11    39   38   +1    47
 9 Oldbridge FC           30   13   4  13    40   33   +7    43
10 Benopia AC             30   12   5  13    33   35   −2    41
11 Micronopia United      30   12   3  15    50   44   +6    39
12 YLW FC                 30    9   9  12    36   50  −14    36
13 Macaronia FC           30    9   6  15    38   49  −11    33
14 Clinar Rovers          30   10   3  17    34   70  −36    33 Relegated
15 Jam Mountain Island    30    7   4  19    23   59  −36    25 Relegated
16 Approciation FC        30    3   7  20    20   87  −67    16 Relegated

ISideWith UK · by **Eastfield Lodge** » Mon Jan 03, 2022 11:04 am

ICELFA Season 48: Part 5

ICELFA Youth League

Under-18 Premier League

Central Division One Standings

   Team                   P   W  D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
 1 Tavernia Academy      24  13  6   5  32  15  +17  45 Champions/YC
 2 Brook Academy         24  12  5   7  28  21   +7  41
 3 Capital Academy       24   8 10   6  19  20   -1  34
 4 Lodger Juniors        24   6  6  12  18  28  -10  24 Relegated

Serenelian Division One Standings

   Team                       P  W   D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
 1 Marepacopolis JFC         24  6  11   7  19  30  -11  29 Playoff
 2 Gamerville YFC            24  6  10   8  26  30   -4  28
 3 New Tavernia Academy      24  6   7  11  22  23   -1  25
 4 Bliketia Academy          24  4  11   9  24  25   -1  23 Relegated

EastCommon Division One Standings

   Team                       P   W  D  L For  Ag +/- Pts
 1 Copper City Juniors       24  12  4  8  26  25  +1  40 Playoff
 2 Textilia Academy          24   9  7  8  25  20  +5  34
 3 W-D School Academy        24   8  9  7  25  22  +3  33
 4 Jam Mountain Academy      24   8  9  7  22  24  -2  33 Relegated

WestCommon Division One Standings

   Team                     P  W   D  L For  Ag +/- Pts
 1 Micronia YFC            24 10   9  5  26  23  +3  39 Playoff
 2 Tyrenam Juniors         24  8   7  9  25  24  +1  31
 3 Pontifucia Academy      24  6   8 10  19  21  -2  26
 4 Macaronia Academy       24  5  11  8  22  27  -5  26 Relegated

Premier League Playoff
Semi-Finals
Tavernia Academy 4-0 Marepacopolis JFC
Copper City Juniors 1-2 Micronia YFC

Final
Tavernia Academy 2-1 Micronia YFC

Under-18 Second League

Central Division Two Standings

   Team                              P  W  D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
 1 Farond YFC                       24  9  9   6  25  19   +6  36 Promoted
 2 Acreville Juniors                24 10  6   8  25  23   +2  36
 3 Dillvill Academy                 24  8  9   7  24  21   +3  33
 4 Mount Salt Football Academy      24  4  9  11  17  29  -12  21

Serenelian Division Two Standings

   Team                   P  W  D  L For  Ag +/- Pts
 1 Thawmont YFC          24 10  6  8  23  21  +2  36 Promoted
 2 Paddockia YFC         24  9  7  8  21  17  +4  34
 3 Pasturia JFC          24  8  7  9  24  28  -4  31
 4 Eastpass Juniors      24  6  8 10  15  23  -8  26

EastCommon Division Two Standings

   Team                      P   W  D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
 1 Pedantic Academy         24  10 10   4  24  11  +13  40 Promoted/Champions
 2 Jam Town YFC             24  11  5   8  24  20   +4  38
 3 Revisionism Academy      24   6 10   8  18  18   +0  28
 4 Halveboi Academy         24   7  6  11  16  23   -7  27

WestCommon Division Two Standings

   Team                  P  W   D  L For  Ag +/- Pts
 1 Toclofania JFC       24  9   9  6  30  29  +1  36 Promoted
 2 Benopia Juniors      24  9   7  8  25  20  +5  34
 3 Syrenia YFC          24  9   7  8  25  27  -2  34
 4 Aswania JFC          24  4  11  9  21  28  -7  23

Premier League Playoff
Semi-Finals
Pedantic Academy 3-2 Toclofania JFC
Farond YFC 0-2 Thawmont YFC

Final
Pedantic Academy 1-0 Thawmont YFC

8th IFCF Rising Stars Cup results

Youth Champions path- Second Qualifying Round
Pontifucia Academy 1-1 Mancodas City U19s (Poafmersia)
Mancodas City U19s 2-1 Pontifucia Academy (AGG: 3-2)

Champions League path - Group Stage
MD1
Mount Salt City Academy 2-1 AC Izotz Zubia (Audioslavia)
MD2
Sabrefell Moths (Nephara) 1-3 Mount Salt City Academy
MD3
Wirr Tsi (Chromatika) 3-3 Mount Salt City Academy
MD4
Mount Salt City Academy 4-1 Wirr Tsi
MD5
AC Izotz Zubia 1-0 Mount Salt City Academy
MD6
Mount Salt City Academy 4-1 Sabrefell Moths

Rising Stars Round of Sixteen
Trebuchet Cham (Zwangzug) 0-3 Mount Salt City Academy
Mount Salt City Academy 1-1 Trebuchet Charm (AGG: 4-1)

Rising Stars Quarter-Finals
Mount Salt City Academy 1-2 FC Teussen Stelburg (Siovanija and Teusland)
FC Teussen Stelburg 2-1 Mount Salt City Academy (AGG: 4-2)

24th Imperial Commonwealth Charity Shield (Season 48)

Group Draw:
Group A: Jamridge AC, Ouzel 014 AC, Northern Wind Athletic, FC Tavernia
Group B: Pasturia FC, VLC FC, Toclofania FC, High Lyn FC
Group C: Half Boy FC, Newt Cape Wanderers, Innocence FC, Finswool SC
Group D: Malenaba AC, Nile Bridge, Benopia AC, Paddockia City

Group A

Group A Standings

   Team                        P  W D  L For  Ag  +/- Pts
 1 FC Tavernia                 3  2 1  0  13   4   +9  7
 2 Northern Wind Athletic      3  2 0  1  10   7   +3  6
 3 Jamridge AC                 3  1 1  1   5   6   -1  4
 4 Ouzel 014 AC                3  0 0  3   2  13  -11  0

Group B

Group B Standings

   Team               P  W D  L For Ag +/- Pts
 1 VLC FC             3  2 0  1  4  2  +2  6
 2 Toclofania FC      3  2 0  1  5  4  +1  6
 3 High Lyn FC        3  1 0  2  7  7  +0  3
 4 Pasturia FC        3  1 0  2  3  6  -3  3

Group C

Group C Standings

   Team                     P  W  D  L For Ag +/- Pts
 1 Finswool SC              3  2  1  0  4  1  +3  7
 2 Half Boy FC              3  1  2  0  6  4  +2  5
 3 Innocence FC             3  0  2  1  2  3  -1  2
 4 Newt Cape Wanderers      3  0  1  2  3  7  -4  1

Group D

Group D Standings

   Team                P  W  D  L For Ag +/- Pts
 1 Nile Bridge         3  2  1  0  11  5  +6  7
 2 Benopia AC          3  1  2  0   6  3  +3  5
 3 Malenaba AC         3  1  0  2   3  6  -3  3
 4 Paddockia City      3  0  1  2   0  6  -6  1

Quarter-Finals

FC Tavernia 1-2 Toclofania FC
Finswool SC 0-2 Benopia AC
VLC FC 1-0 Northern Wind Athletic
Nile Bridge 4-1 Half Boy FC

Semi-Finals

Toclofania FC 3-2 Benopia AC
VLC FC 2-0 Nile Bridge

Final

VLC FC 2-0 Toclofania FC

Toclofania FC qualify for the Vilitan Cove Invitational as ICCS runners-up.

ICELFA Premier League Awards - Season 48

Golden Boot (Most Goals)
1: Seung-Yoon Kim (RGS Athletic) - 30 goals
2: Zétény Pryor-Sandoval (Nile Bridge) - 19 goals
3: Jennie Wise (Seaton Town) - 15 goals
4: Cordell Pilkington (FC Tavernia) - 13 goals
5: Roman Torshen (Norrion Rovers) - 12 goals (27 games)

Golden Shoe (Most Assists)
1: Craig Girard-Vaillancourt (RGS Athletic) - 15 assists (28 games)
2: Aleta Armitage (Nile Bridge) - 15 assists (30 games)
3: Nataša Horvat (Olympia FC) - 11 assists (24 games)
4: Mirielle Brewer (Olympia FC) - 11 assists (30 games)
=5: Kinabo Telioa (UR Town)/Seung-Yoon Kim (RGS Athletic) - 9 assists (28 games)

Goal of the Season
Archibald Sanson - Walston Brook Albion 1-0 Seaton Town (MD8, FT: 2-0)
The 8th round of matches provides its second consecutive goal of the season, with Archibald Sanson opening the scoring against the Lions within the first ten minutes in acrobatic fashion - Baylen Woodman lifted a low cross in behind the Albion striker, who turned, flicked it up off the ground and promptly guided it into the top corner with the overhead.

Golden Visa (Best Foreign Player)
1: Seung-Yoon Kim (RGS Athletic) - Royal Kingdom of Quebec
2: Nataša Horvat (Olympia FC) - Pasarga
3: Tomáš Přibyl (Royal Jam FC) - Pasarga
4: Kinabo Telioa (Olympia FC) - Turori
5: Shim Dong-Woon (Royal Jam FC) - Royal Kingdom of Quebec

Young Player of the Season
1: Kinabo Telioa - Olympia FC
2: Leyton Begum - RGS Athletic
3: Emmie Toure - Norrion Rovers

Manager of the Season
1: Nannette Rodriguez - Royal Jam FC
2: Nuha Plant - RGS Athletic
3: Malcolm Jafri - Olympia FC

Golden Glove (Best Goalkeeper)
1: Tomáš Přibyl - Royal Jam FC
2: Josias Foster - Walston Brook Albion
3: Marvella Allam - VLC FC

Golden Ball (Best Player)
1: Seung-Yoon Kim - RGS Athletic
2: Craig Girard-Vaillancourt - RGS Athletic
3: Milicent Farina - Royal Jam FC
4: Nataša Horvat - Olympia FC
5: Aleta Armitage - Nile Bridge

Team of the Season

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                                                       Seung-Yoon Kim
                                                       (RGS Athletic)

                           Aleta Armitage   Kinabo Telioa   Craig Girard-Vaillancourt   Mirielle Brewer
                           (Nile Bridge)     (Olympia FC)         (RGS Athletic)         (Olympia FC)

                                                       Mckenzie Black
                                                        (Olympia FC)

                          Baylen Woodman       Milicent Farina     Analena Niazi     Marvel Hash
                      (Walston Brook Albion)   (Royal Jam FC)        (VLC FC)      (Norrion Rovers)

			                                 Tomáš Přibyl
			                                (Royal Jam FC)

ISideWith UK · by **Eastfield Lodge** » Sat May 14, 2022 2:18 pm

ICELFA Season 49: Full League Results

ICEL Premier League Standings

    Team                       P   W   D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
  1 RGS Athletic              30  23   5   2  85  34  +51  74 CL/CdC/CWC
  2 Olympia FC                30  19   6   5  76  35  +41  63 CL
  3 Norrion Rovers            30  18   6   6  55  22  +33  60 ChC
  4 VLC FC                    30  16   8   6  49  24  +25  56 ChC
  5 Walston Brook Albion      30  15  11   4  40  19  +21  56 ChC
  6 Nile Bridge               30  14  11   5  66  36  +30  53
  7 Royal Jam FC              30  14   8   8  34  22  +12  50
  8 UR Town                   30  11   7  12  46  54   -8  40
  9 Seaton Town               30   8  12  10  35  40   -5  36
 10 FC Tavernia               30  10   5  15  34  56  -22  35
 11 Copper Communists SC      30  10   3  17  44  56  -12  33
 12 Toclofania FC             30   8   9  13  30  43  -13  33
 13 FM Town                   30   9   5  16  44  67  -23  32
 14 Indionion Athletic        30   5   4  21  27  55  -28  19 Relegated
 15 Polkation FC              30   4   6  20  15  39  -24  18 Relegated
 16 Pontifucia United         30   1   4  25  21  99  -78   7 Relegated

ICEL Second Division Standings

    Team                    P   W   D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
  1 Seniors FC             30  20   6   4  54  17  +37  66 Champions/LBCT
  2 Tuntingone FC          30  18   4   8  57  26  +31  58 Promoted/LBCT
  3 Sunburbia FC           30  17   7   6  49  25  +24  58 Promoted/LBCT
  4 Yillog City            30  17   7   6  40  28  +12  58
  5 Xilon OC               30  15  12   3  39  16  +23  57
  6 Monksville United      30  14   7   9  34  26   +8  49
  7 Forest Rangers         30  14   6  10  34  20  +14  48
  8 Half Boy FC            30  12   8  10  55  32  +23  44
  9 Oldbridge FC           30  12   6  12  34  35   -1  42
 10 Micronopia United      30  13   2  15  58  55   +3  41
 11 Macaronia FC           30   8   8  14  37  49  -12  32
 12 Benopia AC             30   8   7  15  26  45  -19  31
 13 Lodgertia United       30   9   3  18  40  68  -28  30
 14 YLW FC                 30   7   3  20  35  76  -41  24 Relegated
 15 Jam Athletic           30   2  13  15  24  51  -27  19 Relegated
 16 Cliffside FC           30   0   9  21  17  64  -47   9 Relegated

ICEL Third Division Standings

    Team                        P   W   D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
  1 NT United                  30  22   5   3  64  32  +32  71 Champions/Promoted
  2 High Lyn FC                30  17   5   8  61  25  +36  56 Promoted
  3 SLW FC                     30  16   7   7  52  28  +24  55 Promoted
  4 Revisionists               30  11  16   3  26  15  +11  49
  5 Honsadin FC                30  13  10   7  36  27   +9  49
  6 Empire End FC              30  13   8   9  37  27  +10  47
  7 Clinar Rovers              30  13   5  12  53  55   -2  44
  8 Encarta CF                 30  11  10   9  53  54   -1  43
  9 Revisionists Athletic      30  10  11   9  27  26   +1  41
 10 Port Lodgertia             30  11   8  11  39  39   +0  41
 11 Twilight Heaven FC         30  10   7  13  29  32   -3  37
 12 Aswania Athletic           30   8  10  12  41  43   -2  34
 13 Coiners FC                 30   8   4  18  29  55  -26  28
 14 Monksville FC              30   4   9  17  22  55  -33  21 Relegated
 15 Jam Mountain Island        30   4   8  18  25  45  -20  20 Relegated
 16 Approciation FC            30   3   9  18  30  66  -36  18 Relegated

ICEL Fourth Division Standings

    Team                         P   W  D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
  1 Caldarin FC                 30  24  4   2  76  19  +57  76 Champions/Promoted
  2 Seaton Athletic             30  18  8   4  35   9  +26  62 Promoted
  3 Lodgertia City              30  17  4   9  60  35  +25  55 Promoted
  4 Northern Wind Athletic      30  16  7   7  54  32  +22  55
  5 Iratuen Loft FC             30  15  9   6  60  35  +25  54
  6 SS City                     30  15  8   7  36  15  +21  53
  7 Garanite FC                 30  14  7   9  51  33  +18  49
  8 White Star United           30  15  4  11  46  41   +5  49
  9 Gilgonare FC                30  12  6  12  24  29   -5  42
 10 Liginara FC                 30  12  5  13  39  38   +1  41
 11 Tavernia City               30   9 10  11  27  29   -2  37
 12 Bluin Athletic              30   5  9  16  23  51  -28  24
 13 Likina CF                   30   4 10  16  17  50  -33  22
 14 Lonbunia Athletic           30   4  9  17  22  53  -31  21 Relegated (C)
 15 Cuprumville CSC             30   3  8  19  25  76  -51  17 Relegated (C)
 16 Giafando FC                 30   1  4  25   4  54  -50   7 Relegated (C)

Imperial Premier League Standings

    Team                         P   W   D   L  For  Ag  +/- Pts
  1 East Monurtag               30  25   3   2   72  18  +54  78 Champions
  2 Golden Acres                30  20   2   8  106  42  +64  62
  3 Silver Acres                30  18   8   4   39  11  +28  62
  4 Paddockia FC                30  17   5   8   47  27  +20  56
  5 Harmonial CC                30  13  10   7   34  23  +11  49
  6 Pasturia FC                 30  14   5  11   35  34   +1  47
  7 Mineville FC                30  11  10   9   22  22   +0  43
  8 Mount Salt FC               30  12   6  12   35  33   +2  42
  9 Farond United               30  12   5  13   38  46   -8  41
 10 SEW FC                      30   9  11  10   42  54  -12  38
 11 Pindale Rovers              30   8   8  14   27  54  -27  32
 12 Port Ricton FC              30   8   7  15   20  32  -12  31
 13 Farond FC                   30   8   7  15   34  49  -15  31
 14 West Monurtag               30   5   7  18   18  52  -34  22 Relegated
 15 Mount Salt Climbers FC      30   4   5  21   26  62  -36  17 Relegated
 16 Thawmont Rovers             30   2   9  19   16  52  -36  15 Relegated

Imperial Second Division Standings

    Team                      P   W  D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
  1 Klosertun Town           30  19  8   3  51  13  +38  65 Champions/Promoted
  2 Jununope AC              30  17  8   5  51  19  +32  59 Promoted
  3 Mount Farond FC          30  17  5   8  44  33  +11  56 Promoted
  4 Bliketia FC              30  16  6   8  41  21  +20  54
  5 Huntingville FC          30  15  8   7  54  34  +20  53
  6 Trurinar FC              30  12  8  10  29  24   +5  44
  7 Innocence FC             30  12  8  10  32  27   +5  44
  8 Cillin Valley            30  12  6  12  30  45  -15  42
  9 Marepacopolis FC         30  10 10  10  29  34   -5  40
 10 Klinhielm Valley         30   9 10  11  22  26   -4  37
 11 Leintalp FC              30  10  4  16  31  34   -3  34
 12 Fracitz AC               30   8  7  15  29  41  -12  31
 13 Newt Cape Wanderers      30   8  6  16  28  43  -15  30
 14 Quinica Town             30   6  7  17  34  50  -16  25 Relegated
 15 Bronze Acres             30   6  7  17  19  44  -25  25 Relegated
 16 Paddockia City           30   6  6  18  28  64  -36  24 Relegated

Imperial Third Division Standings

    Team                          P   W  D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
  1 Koluity City                 30  22  4   4  73  23  +50  70 Champions/Promoted
  2 Losing The Game FC           30  21  6   3  50  18  +32  69 Promoted
  3 Methuhen Town                30  22  2   6  95  37  +58  68 Promoted
  4 Viruntia Town                30  22  2   6  87  38  +49  68
  5 Steel Valley Explorers       30  17  5   8  54  32  +22  56
  6 Mineville United             30  17  2  11  60  40  +20  53
  7 Plozica FC                   30  13  9   8  56  35  +21  48
  8 Pontoon FC                   30  12  5  13  51  47   +4  41
  9 Bundlehead United            30  11  4  15  43  52   -9  37
 10 Newt Cape Athletic           30   9  6  15  35  61  -26  33
 11 Kinaltin FC                  30   6  8  16  13  31  -18  26
 12 AC Agpuran                   30   6  6  18  37  69  -32  24
 13 Leucanop United              30   6  6  18  30  75  -45  24 R (Lodger)
 14 Westpass FC                  30   5  8  17  38  68  -30  23 Relegated (Serenelian)
 15 New Minesville Athletic      30   5  6  19  29  67  -38  21 Relegated (Serenelian)
 16 Westpass Port SC             30   5  3  22  26  84  -58  18 Relegated (Serenelian)

Commonwealth Premier League Standings

    Team                           P   W   D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
  1 Luxoren Town                  30  22   6   2  61  15  +46  72 Champions/Promoted
  2 Syrenia FC                    30  16  10   4  41  19  +22  58 Promoted
  3 Basalata FC                   30  16   8   6  50  31  +19  56 Promoted
  4 Lamarckists                   30  15  10   5  33  22  +11  55
  5 EastImport FC                 30  14  10   6  33  18  +15  52
  6 Low Lyn FC                    30  14  10   6  52  39  +13  52
  7 Futurekind Wanderers          30  13  11   6  47  36  +11  50
  8 Trinardin SC                  30  14   7   9  31  21  +10  49
  9 Bias Rovers                   30  14   1  15  29  31   -2  43
 10 Benopia Town                  30  10   3  17  30  41  -11  33
 11 Syrenia Pyramids              30   6  12  12  29  38   -9  30
 12 Hilunvale FC                  30   7   8  15  20  35  -15  29
 13 Central 014 Tower United      30   7   7  16  26  45  -19  28
 14 Carneleon Town                30   5   6  19  21  44  -23  21 Relegated
 15 Finswool SC                   30   5   4  21  32  62  -30  19 Relegated
 16 Eliphi FC                     30   2   7  21  20  58  -38  13 Relegated

Commonwealth Second Division Standings

    Team                     P   W   D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
  1 FC Chinudo              30  21   5   4  69  24  +45  68 Champions/Promoted
  2 Athletic Finsentra      30  16   9   5  32  15  +17  57 Promoted
  3 Regio FC                30  15   6   9  46  29  +17  51 Promoted
  4 AC Forngirn             30  14   7   9  28  18  +10  49
  5 Freyin SC               30  13  10   7  28  18  +10  49
  6 Westfall AC             30  12  12   6  29  18  +11  48
  7 Chestnut FC             30  13   8   9  44  34  +10  47
  8 Redbridge United        30  12   9   9  45  42   +3  45
  9 Chi Lake SC             30  12   8  10  47  36  +11  44
 10 Triscellian             30   9   9  12  39  45   -6  36
 11 Polarieb Athletic       30   9   8  13  37  54  -17  35
 12 Sontar Army FC          30   7   9  14  33  45  -12  30
13 CNES Eagles SC          30   7   8  15  33  55  -22  29
  14 Matrices United         30   5  10  15  20  41  -21  25 Relegated (3A)
 15 MSWorldwide HQ AC       30   5   9  16  32  55  -23  24 Relegated (3A)
 16 Glonasas FC             30   2   9  19  33  66  -33  15 Relegated (3A)

Commonwealth Third Division A Standings

    Team                     P   W   D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
  1 Jamridge AC             30  21   5   4  62  13  +49  68 Champions/Promoted
  2 Nolix FC                30  18   6   6  66  32  +34  60 Promoted
  3 Bronze Smelters FC      30  16  12   2  38  16  +22  60 Promoted
  4 Forngirn Town           30  17   7   6  51  20  +31  58
  5 Quair 241 FC            30  17   6   7  53  29  +24  57
  6 Oxford English SC       30  16   6   8  49  33  +16  54
  7 Materia Medica FC       30  16   3  11  56  34  +22  51
  8 FC Olefinia             30  13  10   7  47  24  +23  49
  9 Team Verixas            30  10   9  11  42  45   -3  39
 10 Dopca WMFC              30  10   7  13  29  43  -14  37
 11 Cuprumville FC          30   7  12  11  34  43   -9  33
 12 EastExport SC           30   6   7  17  18  42  -24  25
 13 Ouzel 014 AC            30   6   3  21  26  73  -47  21 R (Scholarly)
 14 Mohairlin Rovers        30   4   8  18  26  72  -46  20 R (Economic)
 15 South Sector CAC        30   4   7  19  20  50  -30  19 R (Scholarly)
 16 Rivermouth AC           30   3   4  23  27  75  -48  13 R (Economic)

Commonwealth Third Division B Standings

    Team                     P   W   D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
  1 Aithusa                 30  19   7   4  64  29  +35  64 Champions
  2 Grateville DFC          30  19   3   8  52  30  +22  60
  3 Torchwood AC            30  17   7   6  62  29  +33  58
  4 Calufrax                30  16   7   7  47  28  +19  55
  5 Nanomia Town            30  15   6   9  63  40  +23  51
  6 Macaronia City          30  15   6   9  36  24  +12  51
  7 CF Eastrise             30  14   8   8  50  37  +13  50
  8 Malenaba AC             30  13   7  10  31  19  +12  46
  9 Nexusortem United       30  12  10   8  33  24   +9  46
 10 Diamond Sky United      30  10  11   9  32  33   -1  41
 11 Verinle SC              30   8   7  15  36  52  -16  31
 12 Fando Gate              30   8   6  16  32  47  -15  30
 13 Crucible FC             30   8   6  16  22  49  -27  30 R (Utopian)
 14 FC Pestrica             30   4   9  17  12  37  -25  21 R (Macaronian)
 15 Newgrate River FC       30   2  12  16  23  67  -44  18 R (Macaronian)
 16 Thecarrift Sport        30   1   6  23   8  58  -50   9 R (Utopian)

Lodger Premier League Standings

    Team                           P   W   D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
  1 Royal Dillvill                30  18   8   4  51  21  +30  62 Champions/Promoted
  2 New Lodger City Athletic      30  17   7   6  41  16  +25  58
  3 Klosertun FC                  30  18   4   8  43  27  +16  58
  4 Jutmere Lakers                30  14   9   7  47  30  +17  51
  5 Berlandar AC                  30  11  14   5  36  23  +13  47
  6 Tarija Rovers                 30  13   8   9  55  46   +9  47
  7 Nuclear FC                    30  13   7  10  30  29   +1  46
  8 SC Jasenova                   30  13   6  11  51  38  +13  45
  9 Frelstom FC                   30  11  12   7  31  22   +9  45
 10 Kaliska Town                  30  13   5  12  24  27   -3  44
 11 Civil War Memorial FC         30  11   9  10  33  32   +1  42
 12 Lanektz United                30   9   5  16  27  58  -31  32
 13 Triglave Wanderers            30   7   7  16  35  36   -1  28
 14 Esperton United               30   5  10  15  20  44  -24  25 Relegated
 15 Rybnick FC                    30   5   4  21  21  55  -34  19 Relegated
 16 Coratar United                30   2   5  23  20  61  -41  11 Relegated

Lodger Second Division Standings

    Team                     P   W  D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
  1 Athletic Caldarin       30  26  1   3  95  19  +76  79 Champions/Promoted
  2 Sesdela Town            30  22  2   6  66  27  +39  68 Promoted
  3 Pindale Athletic        30  19  5   6  60  23  +37  62 Promoted
  4 Francolin Falcons       30  17  9   4  57  25  +32  60
  5 Dinamo Dillvill         30  18  6   6  62  32  +30  60
  6 Marmendy United         30  15  7   8  36  19  +17  52
  7 Fowelton Athletic       30  14  8   8  47  30  +17  50
  8 Dillvill Wanderers      30  14  7   9  35  23  +12  49
  9 Bersenil Warriors       30  12  9   9  27  28   -1  45
 10 Tespola Hawks           30   9  7  14  36  47  -11  34
 11 Norrion City            30   8  7  15  26  52  -26  31
 12 Vespner FC              30   5  9  16  29  57  -28  24
 13 AC Giphlem              30   5  8  17  21  63  -42  23
 14 Vintysia FC             30   3  5  22  12  52  -40  14 Relegated
 15 FC Kastelholm           30   4  2  24  13  64  -51  14 Relegated
 16 Roseberk Town           30   1  4  25  11  72  -61   7 Relegated

Lodger Third Division Standings

    Team                        P   W   D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
  1 FC Xhillion                30  19   4   7  81  40  +41  61 Champions/Promoted
  2 Valcarmel Town             30  17   7   6  55  28  +27  58 Promoted
  3 Dillvill Ocean United      30  16   6   8  45  21  +24  54 Promoted
  4 FC Solothaare              30  16   6   8  34  24  +10  54
  5 Askarmal FC                30  15   8   7  38  17  +21  53
  6 Hoceima SC                 30  15   8   7  54  35  +19  53
  7 Aristateleans              30  15   6   9  47  32  +15  51
  8 Dillvill Athletic          30  14   7   9  27  22   +5  49
  9 Vespner United             30  13   7  10  31  24   +7  46
 10 Seaton Rovers              30  12   6  12  36  39   -3  42
 11 Desviel Islanders          30   8   7  15  41  55  -14  31
 12 Anigraz Wanderers          30   8   7  15  39  64  -25  31
 13 Nakhalau SC                30   6  12  12  18  29  -11  30
 14 Mavasar FC                 30   6   7  17  33  66  -33  25
 15 Dillvill Ocean             30   5   4  21  13  44  -31  19
 16 Saltminers FC              30   3   2  25  19  71  -52  11

Central Championship Standings

    Team                         P   W   D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
  1 United United               30  22   5   3  86  36  +50  71 Champions
  2 FC Carfionn                 30  20   4   6  63  24  +39  64
  3 Tavernia Athletic           30  17   7   6  46  23  +23  58
  4 West Belnoder Athletic      30  17   5   8  55  25  +30  56
  5 Royal Tavernia              30  16   7   7  37  18  +19  55
  6 Lampe FC                    30  13  10   7  31  19  +12  49
  7 Dwoonbeck FC                30  13   7  10  32  35   -3  46
  8 Sherash Athletic            30   9  10  11  36  38   -2  37
  9 Courtiers SC                30   9   9  12  26  27   -1  36
 10 Heligon Jesters FC          30   9   9  12  29  37   -8  36
 11 SC Krorgon                  30   7  12  11  31  39   -8  33
 12 Royal Hotellier United      30   7   9  14  30  40  -10  30
 13 FC Schisturst               30   5  11  14  32  54  -22  26
 14 Pasturia Rovers             30   6   6  18  30  56  -26  24 Relegated
 15 Torpedo Koslinyn            30   5   4  21  35  77  -42  19 Relegated
 16 Bedonfort FC                30   4   7  19  35  86  -51  19 Relegated

Central Second Division Standings

    Team                     P   W  D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
  1 Myrowse United          30  20  4   6  80  28  +52  64 Champions/Promoted
  2 Hoplin Harriers         30  20  4   6  60  22  +38  64 Promoted
  3 Bliketia AC             30  16  6   8  57  38  +19  54 Promoted
  4 North Darinas FC        30  15  9   6  35  25  +10  54
  5 Xiyes Town              30  14  9   7  44  24  +20  51
  6 Tresbara Town           30  14  6  10  37  28   +9  48
  7 Eterwer Wood            30  12  9   9  42  40   +2  45
  8 Mordhau United          30  11  8  11  32  34   -2  41
  9 Trurinar Towers FC      30  11  7  12  49  53   -4  40
 10 Vauchants Athletic      30   9 10  11  44  37   +7  37
 11 Quarush Town            30  10  2  18  29  56  -27  32
 12 AC Andrahaj             30   7 10  13  19  23   -4  31
 13 Kaniluri United         30   9  4  17  19  37  -18  31
 14 Yillog SC               30   7  6  17  27  60  -33  27 Relegated
 15 CF Demiaz               30   7  3  20  33  61  -28  24 Relegated
 16 Dartonau FC             30   5  9  16  33  74  -41  24 Relegated

Central Third Division Standings

    Team                   P   W   D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
  1 Saardat United        30  18   5   7  59  35  +24  59 Champions/Promoted
  2 Cerrovan City         30  18   4   8  51  28  +23  58 Promoted
  3 Thurlingen Town       30  16   7   7  69  45  +24  55 Promoted
  4 Hotellier City        30  15   8   7  59  46  +13  53
  5 Velos United          30  13   8   9  46  28  +18  47
  6 FC Nepenthya          30  14   5  11  49  40   +9  47
  7 Reabrook City         30  12   9   9  37  40   -3  45
  8 Clathurton Town       30  12   7  11  35  32   +3  43
  9 Doborpas United       30  10  10  10  60  54   +6  40
 10 Plozica Town          30  10  10  10  32  36   -4  40
 11 Perigam Athletic      30   9  12   9  37  39   -2  39
 12 Fracitz City          30   9   8  13  31  36   -5  35
 13 Suzala Wanderers      30   8   9  13  27  37  -10  33
 14 Vauchants City        30   6   6  18  34  53  -19  24
 15 Klashurn FC           30   7   3  20  25  60  -35  24
 16 Harlaven Harbour      30   5   5  20  20  62  -42  20

Serenelian Premier League Standings

    Team                    P   W   D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
  1 Ghoul Bay FC           30  21   6   3  57  17  +40  69 Champions/Promoted
  2 Flencle Rovers         30  19   6   5  44  18  +26  63 Promoted
  3 Mainpass FC            30  19   5   6  46  20  +26  62 Promoted
  4 AC Gicoldor            30  16   8   6  45  22  +23  56
  5 Brauzilia City         30  15   6   9  47  31  +16  51
  6 Life's Implosion       30  15   6   9  46  30  +16  51
  7 Phyrgaia Rovers        30  12   8  10  36  27   +9  44
  8 Linshi Wanderers       30  12   4  14  30  34   -4  40
  9 Eastpass Dockers       30  10   7  13  30  42  -12  37
 10 Estelle Saints         30  10   5  15  42  49   -7  35
 11 Lampiere Athletic      30   8   8  14  21  35  -14  32
 12 Naroda FC              30   6  12  12  23  35  -12  30
 13 Portopolis SC          30   6   8  16  23  45  -22  26
 14 SC Kazan               30   6   7  17  20  38  -18  25 Relegated
 15 Crontor City           30   7   3  20  23  53  -30  24 Relegated
 16 Sudspar SC             30   5   7  18  33  70  -37  22 Relegated

Serenelian Second Division Standings

    Team                        P   W   D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
  1 Amaranthine SC             30  22   4   4  82  36  +46  70 Champions/Promoted
  2 Tercuril SC                30  22   3   5  60  24  +36  69 Promoted
  3 Kuchisin FC                30  18   3   9  46  25  +21  57 Promoted
  4 New Minesville SC          30  17   6   7  34  16  +18  57
  5 Mainpass United            30  15   5  10  37  31   +6  50
  6 North Carell SC            30  14   4  12  35  28   +7  46
  7 South Carell Athletic      30  11  10   9  26  22   +4  43
  8 Parsagda Athletic          30   8  15   7  29  31   -2  39
  9 Westpass Athletic          30  10   8  12  24  36  -12  38
 10 Laurniger AC               30   6  13  11  16  24   -8  31
 11 Aphandus Athletic          30   6  13  11  35  43   -8  31
 12 Estelle Town               30   7  10  13  26  41  -15  31
 13 South Cape FC              30   5  12  13  17  30  -13  27
 14 Trivval FC                 30   6   9  15  27  51  -24  27 Relegated
 15 Lampiere City              30   4   9  17  20  48  -28  21 Relegated
 16 Thawmont Wanderers         30   3   8  19  13  41  -28  17 Relegated

Serenelian Third Division Standings

    Team                       P   W   D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
  1 Flencle City              30  18   5   7  53  28  +25  59 Champions/Promoted
  2 Dinamo Ostrov             30  18   5   7  59  34  +25  59 Promoted
  3 Two Rivers United         30  17   5   8  55  35  +20  56 Promoted
  4 Neuaville Rovers          30  17   4   9  55  34  +21  55
  5 Southlake Rovers          30  16   4  10  59  34  +25  52
  6 Luneberg FC               30  14   8   8  38  26  +12  50
  7 Monadnock United          30  14   7   9  61  33  +28  49
  8 FC Maishi                 30  11   9  10  37  28   +9  42
  9 FC Lazandak               30  10   8  12  31  30   +1  38
 10 Albascotte Northwich      30  11   4  15  37  49  -12  37
 11 Megeryan City             30  10   7  13  42  64  -22  37
 12 Marepacopolis City        30   8  11  11  38  42   -4  35
 13 Eastpass Rovers           30   7   8  15  20  41  -21  29
 14 Syloria FC                30   8   5  17  43  70  -27  29
 15 Sundercliffe Town         30   6   9  15  26  47  -21  27
 16 Cartier Harbour FC        30   4   3  23  30  89  -59  15

Economic Upper League Standings

    Team                     P   W   D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
  1 FC Intaglio             30  20   8   2  46  13  +33  68 Champions/Promoted
  2 Brassworks SC           30  20   5   5  52  20  +32  65 Promoted
  3 Verdigris United        30  18   5   7  61  33  +28  59
  4 GrafonilHB WMFC         30  15   7   8  38  23  +15  52
  5 Finscoir AC             30  13  12   5  34  16  +18  51
  6 Percale United          30  15   5  10  50  39  +11  50
  7 Silkville Spinners      30  15   5  10  32  24   +8  50
  8 FC Ramie                30  14   6  10  47  31  +16  48
  9 Patina Athletic         30  10  10  10  31  32   -1  40
 10 Team Forenula           30  10   6  14  25  35  -10  36
 11 SC Smolderev            30   9   6  15  39  54  -15  33
 12 Cambric Bay FC          30   9   5  16  27  48  -21  32
 13 Tendnayar               30   8   7  15  36  49  -13  31
 14 Pondskaters United      30   4   7  19  21  50  -29  19 Relegated
 15 Patina Rovers           30   4   6  20  26  62  -36  18 Relegated
 16 Lakeside WSC            30   2   8  20  15  51  -36  14 Relegated

Economic Middle League Standings

    Team                        P   W   D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
  1 Eisengarnon Rovers         30  21   8   1  74  28  +46  71 Champions/Promoted
  2 Konfyt Rovers              30  18   6   6  52  25  +27  60 Promoted
  3 Jam Bay Athletic           30  18   6   6  50  38  +12  60 Promoted
  4 Cuprumville Athletic       30  15   9   6  50  33  +17  54
  5 Covellite FC               30  14   9   7  55  41  +14  51
  6 Approciation Athletic      30  14   5  11  41  29  +12  47
  7 Umecoprum Rovers           30  14   4  12  48  35  +13  46
  8 Rayonton United            30  12   6  12  30  31   -1  42
  9 North Rayonton FC          30  10  10  10  30  32   -2  40
 10 North Forest FC            30  11   1  18  44  58  -14  34
 11 FC Chevreulia              30   7   9  14  39  66  -27  30
 12 Constantanham United       30   8   5  17  47  58  -11  29
 13 Digenite Rovers            30   6  11  13  21  32  -11  29
 14 Arliton Rovers             30   6   7  17  20  40  -20  25 Relegated
 15 Nainsook Northtop          30   6   7  17  35  61  -26  25 Relegated
 16 Northlake Boaters          30   6   5  19  24  53  -29  23 Relegated

Economic Lower League Standings

    Team                       P   W  D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
  1 West Varenye FC           30  19  7   4  45  11  +34  64 Champions/Promoted
  2 QRez Football Corp        30  19  4   7  49  26  +23  61 Promoted
  3 Silkville United          30  17  9   4  53  28  +25  60 Promoted
  4 SC Rivermouth             30  16  8   6  38  18  +20  56
  5 AC Qiviutal               30  14  7   9  49  32  +17  49
  6 Eastwood United           30  13  9   8  42  27  +15  48
  7 Jam Mountaineers FC       30  13  7  10  47  36  +11  46
  8 Marmaladia AC             30  11  8  11  36  33   +3  41
  9 Enargite Wanderers        30  13  2  15  32  46  -14  41
 10 Osnaburg United           30  10  8  12  44  35   +9  38
 11 Chanehr Athletic          30  10  7  13  41  51  -10  37
 12 Murabba Wanderers         30   8  8  14  29  58  -29  32
 13 Trinardin Wanderers       30   9  4  17  23  35  -12  31
 14 Chalcocite Union FC       30   8  6  16  29  48  -19  30
 15 Angoran Hutchers          30   5  7  18  31  59  -28  22
 16 Kerseymere Wanderers      30   2  5  23  24  69  -45  11

Scholarly Doctorate League Standings

    Team                          P   W   D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
  1 Michurinists                 30  23   3   4  75  34  +41  72 Champions/Promoted
  2 Lemdulin United              30  20   3   7  63  27  +36  63 Promoted
  3 Kinbarna Town                30  15   6   9  38  28  +10  51
  4 Thermodynamics FC            30  14   8   8  46  26  +20  50
  5 Wikipedia FC                 30  14   8   8  47  34  +13  50
  6 MW Wanderers                 30  11  11   8  52  40  +12  44
  7 Ivel Village 113 United      30  10  12   8  22  23   -1  42
  8 Twin Planeteers              30  12   6  12  39  42   -3  42
  9 Reactions Athletic           30  10   9  11  28  29   -1  39
 10 String Theory United         30  11   5  14  38  38   +0  38
 11 Telekinetics Athletic        30   9   9  12  45  60  -15  36
 12 Central Towers 304 SC        30   8   9  13  25  37  -12  33
 13 Talpara United               30   8   7  15  27  37  -10  31
 14 Clairvoyance Wanderers       30   7   9  14  25  41  -16  30 Relegated
 15 Lovat 076 Athletic           30   4   9  17  23  64  -41  21 Relegated
 16 Asoranat Town                30   3   8  19  21  54  -33  17 Relegated

Scholarly Masters League Standings

    Team                            P   W   D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
  1 Teviot 241 SC                  30  21   7   2  36   7  +29  70 Champions/Promoted
  2 Gozbyadei United               30  19   9   2  46  13  +33  66 Promoted
  3 Translators Athletic           30  17   7   6  38  21  +17  58 Promoted
  4 Collins FC                     30  16   8   6  35  25  +10  56
  5 Talfram United                 30  14   7   9  31  15  +16  49
  6 Psychoanalysers FC             30  13   8   9  27  21   +6  47
  7 Willen 076 FC                  30  14   4  12  32  20  +12  46
  8 Alchemists United              30  11  10   9  29  28   +1  43
  9 Flat Planeteers                30  13   3  14  40  43   -3  42
 10 Horseshoers Athletic           30  10  11   9  28  27   +1  41
 11 Caldecotte Village 013 SC      30  11   7  12  35  31   +4  40
 12 Spiriters United               30   6   9  15  16  35  -19  27
 13 Cubisters United               30   6   7  17  19  42  -23  25
 14 Holmswater 304 FC              30   6   6  18  25  41  -16  24 Relegated
 15 Flit 162 SC                    30   4   4  22  25  64  -39  16 Relegated
 16 Mahovaly Rovers                30   3   5  22   9  38  -29  14 Relegated

Scholarly Bacherlors League Standings

    Team                           P   W  D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
  1 Leithendale 282 Athletic      30  22  4   4  63  19  +44  70 Champions/Promoted
  2 Bonding SC                    30  19  8   3  61  23  +38  65 Promoted
  3 Ecology United                30  20  4   6  54  15  +39  64 Promoted
  4 Genetic Memory FC             30  14  7   9  31  20  +11  49
  5 Miasma Wanderers              30  13  6  11  45  38   +7  45
  6 Scholaris United              30  11 10   9  27  24   +3  43
  7 FC Tabakhedo                  30  12  6  12  45  34  +11  42
  8 AC Marpol                     30  13  2  15  34  50  -16  41
  9 AC West Sector Centre         30  10  7  13  41  48   -7  37
 10 Confounders United            30  10  6  14  40  43   -3  36
 11 Keynesian Town                30   9  7  14  33  57  -24  34
 12 Retherton FC                  30   9  5  16  33  50  -17  32
 13 Eddleston 304 United          30   7 10  13  20  29   -9  31
 14 Pertenhall 113 Athletic       30   8  7  15  32  47  -15  31
 15 Cyntilton Village 162 FC      30   5  9  16  30  64  -34  24
 16 Lynedale 336 United           30   4 10  16  13  41  -28  22

Utopian Premier League Standings

    Team                      P   W  D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
  1 Tyrenam Harriers         30  22  4   4  88  37  +51  70 Champions/Promoted
  2 Conkers FC               30  20  4   6  60  27  +33  64 Promoted
  3 Eastrise County          30  20  4   6  36  13  +23  64
  4 Pyrovilia FC             30  17  8   5  56  31  +25  59
  5 Derin Town               30  15  5  10  47  36  +11  50
  6 Devoniria FC             30  14  4  12  32  30   +2  46
  7 Fendahleen FC            30  13  6  11  48  44   +4  45
  8 Athletic Sunburbia       30  14  3  13  44  41   +3  45
  9 Lobenopia United         30  14  1  15  48  51   -3  43
 10 Northbay Rovers          30  12  6  12  36  36   +0  42
 11 Big White House IC       30  11  9  10  22  25   -3  42
 12 Alvon Port FC            30  10  4  16  34  42   -8  34
 13 Purple Point United      30   8  6  16  31  46  -15  30
 14 Lobenopia City           30   9  3  18  30  57  -27  30 Relegated
 15 Forehall AFC             30   3  6  21  19  53  -34  15 Relegated
 16 Traken United            30   0  3  27  17  79  -62   3 Relegated

Utopian Championship Standings

    Team                      P   W  D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
  1 Malmooth FC              30  23  3   4  72  25  +47  72 Champions/Promoted
  2 Palmforth Rangers        30  19  5   6  52  25  +27  62 Promoted
  3 Androzani Major FC       30  19  4   7  51  27  +24  61 Promoted
  4 North Tyrenam FC         30  15  9   6  58  34  +24  54
  5 Walkerburn Athletic      30  16  6   8  31  18  +13  54
  6 Trebben United           30  13  9   8  29  18  +11  48
  7 Pontifucia City          30  12 10   8  36  33   +3  46
  8 Mandragora Helix FC      30  14  3  13  49  48   +1  45
  9 Carchem Town             30  13  3  14  38  44   -6  42
 10 Athletic Honsadin        30   9 10  11  27  32   -5  37
 11 Soliton Wanderers        30   9  9  12  39  32   +7  36
 12 Monkmoor FC              30   9  6  15  21  38  -17  33
 13 Gartezul United          30   7  6  17  28  64  -36  27
 14 Leisure Hive FC          30   7  4  19  19  39  -20  25 Relegated
 15 Chimeron Gardens FC      30   3  7  20  17  57  -40  16 Relegated
 16 Mastronica Town          30   2  6  22  16  49  -33  12 Relegated

Utopian Trophy League Standings

    Team                     P   W  D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
  1 Whitecliff County       30  19  6   5  51  22  +29  63 Champions/Promoted
  2 Lacuniol Rangers        30  16  8   6  73  32  +41  56 Promoted
  3 Shireworth FC           30  17  5   8  39  20  +19  56 Promoted
  4 SC Pentallian           30  16  7   7  39  23  +16  55
  5 Synyria Wanderers       30  16  6   8  43  21  +22  54
  6 Vishklar SC             30  15  6   9  56  42  +14  51
  7 Scotsrane Park FC       30  12  7  11  31  34   -3  43
  8 FC Alikistam            30  11  9  10  38  38   +0  42
  9 Androzani Minor SC      30  12  5  13  31  42  -11  41
 10 AC Casanton             30  10  9  11  22  25   -3  39
 11 Gosville United         30  10  6  14  34  46  -12  36
 12 AC Highridge            30  10  4  16  45  49   -4  34
 13 Draylos United          30   9  4  17  25  34   -9  31
 14 Forehall County         30   9  4  17  42  57  -15  31
 15 Newingmoor Town         30   7  4  19  26  70  -44  25
 16 Athletic Kolkokron      30   5  2  23  26  66  -40  17

Macaronian Premier League Standings

    Team                     P   W   D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
  1 Milisar FC              30  17  10   3  53  33  +20  61 Champions/Promoted
  2 Sport Barujana          30  17   9   4  65  28  +37  60 Promoted
  3 Moriemer Athletic       30  15  10   5  40  19  +21  55
  4 Royal Macaronia         30  14  11   5  48  25  +23  53
  5 Marekandria City        30  16   5   9  38  23  +15  53
  6 Luxorex Athletic        30  12  11   7  33  24   +9  47
  7 Diraelas SC             30  12   5  13  38  34   +4  41
  8 Clube Monufia           30  11   6  13  24  27   -3  39
  9 Sulpice United          30  11   6  13  22  26   -4  39
 10 AC Helwan               30  12   2  16  27  40  -13  38
 11 Sporting Krasaberd      30  11   5  14  32  51  -19  38
 12 Makawuilla FC           30   9  10  11  29  35   -6  37
 13 Ebcocer FC              30   7  12  11  26  32   -6  33
 14 Masthukir Rovers        30   7   7  16  31  48  -17  28 Relegated
 15 Irkhetalam Town         30   7   6  17  16  33  -17  27 Relegated
 16 Haynarich Flyers        30   2   5  23  30  74  -44  11 Relegated

Macaronian Second Division Standings

    Team                       P   W   D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
  1 FC Hebshotep              30  19   6   5  55  23  +32  63 Champions/Promoted
  2 FC Minya                  30  17   7   6  39  19  +20  58 Promoted
  3 Betriville SC             30  16   9   5  43  21  +22  57 Promoted
  4 Sizaveton                 30  17   6   7  34  17  +17  57
  5 Stouffbury Wanderers      30  15   6   9  31  24   +7  51
  6 Grenerg United            30  13  11   6  43  23  +20  50
  7 Timinhur FC               30  13  10   7  44  30  +14  49
  8 Norfiel County            30  13   7  10  33  28   +5  46
  9 Asamodora Town            30   9   8  13  31  28   +3  35
 10 Grenerg City              30   8  11  11  27  29   -2  35
 11 Khozamshen Town           30   8   9  13  27  34   -7  33
 12 Gravaget Town             30   7   7  16  15  36  -21  28
 13 Haynarich FC              30   7   7  16  27  53  -26  28
 14 Sebenitor Wanderers       30   6   9  15  34  51  -17  27 Relegated
 15 Bast Fort FC              30   5   6  19  23  52  -29  21 Relegated
 16 FC Isahov                 30   3   9  18  24  62  -38  18 Relegated

Macaronian Third Division Standings

    Team                            P   W   D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
  1 Mirgishen United               30  19   9   2  41  12  +29  66 Champions/Promoted
  2 Krasaberd Town                 30  17   9   4  50  23  +27  60 Promoted
  3 Ardvenik United                30  15  11   4  29  14  +15  56 Promoted
  4 Valmentot United               30  15  10   5  39  18  +21  55
  5 Akhipubis AFC                  30  15   5  10  45  30  +15  50
  6 Wadsut Athletic                30  13   7  10  30  22   +8  46
  7 Aswania Ruby FC                30  12  10   8  40  33   +7  46
  8 Hanawalt FC                    30  13   7  10  41  35   +6  46
  9 Frétilment Athletic            30  10  15   5  34  24  +10  45
 10 Lamosci Rovers                 30  12   6  12  30  28   +2  42
 11 Marekandria Delta              30  10   9  11  24  28   -4  39
 12 Grateville Rovers              30   9   7  14  28  33   -5  34
 13 Gizomba Alders                 30   7   8  15  23  29   -6  29
 14 Ausitam United                 30   4   8  18  19  45  -26  20
 15 Syrenia Sapphire Athletic      30   1   8  21  18  64  -46  11
 16 SC Helwan                      30   1   5  24   7  60  -53   8

ISideWith UK · by **Eastfield Lodge** » Sun May 15, 2022 5:06 am

ICELFA Season 49: Full IFCF & King's Commonwealth Cup Results

9th IFCF Champions League

Second Qualifying Round
(EFL)                       Royal Jam FC  p 3–3    Ulsa                               (EUR)   2–1   1–2  (6–5 pen)
Third Qualifying Round
(CBP)                Westwood Sprites FC    2–3    RGS Athletic                       (EFL)   0–2   2–1 
(EFL)                       Royal Jam FC    5–1    FC Teussen Stelburg                (STL)   3–0   2–1
Playoff Round
(TKT)                 Port Rhovanyon AFC    3–4    RGS Athletic                       (EFL)   2–2   1–2  (aet)
(EFL)                       Royal Jam FC    3–0    Partisan Sjoedrhavn                (SVJ)   2–0   1–0 

   Group A                                     Pld  W  D  L  GF  GA  GD  Pts    Mbt    Csb    Spg    RJm
1  Megabrantid SC                          SRS   6  4  1  1  13   8   5   13     -     1-3    1-1    5-2  
2  Crisisbless                             NPH   6  3  1  2  13   9   4   10    0-2     -     2-3    2-2
3  Spartangrad                             EUR   6  2  2  2   9  11  -2    8    0-1    1-4     -     1-1
4  Royal Jam FC                            EFL   6  0  2  4   9  16  -7    2    2-3    0-2    2-3     -

   Group H                                     Pld  W  D  L  GF  GA  GD  Pts    HzC    RGS    MBr    EsL
1  Herzegovina City FC                     BNJ   6  4  1  1  11   8   3   13     -     3-3    1-0    2-1  
2  RGS Athletic                            EFL   6  2  2  2  11   9   2    8    1-2     -     4-0    1-3
3  FK Metropola Borograd                   STL   6  2  1  3  10  10   0    7    3-0    1-2     -     2-2
4  Eastal Lunar                            VIL   6  1  2  3   7  12  -5    5    0-3    0-0    1-4     -

Round of Sixteen
(EFL)                       RGS Athletic    4–2    Megabrantid SC                     (SRS)   3–2   1–0
Quarter-Finals
(EFL)                       RGS Athletic    3–5    KT Itzalovalle                     (AUD)   1–2   2–3  (aet)

9th IFCF Challengers Cup

First Qualifying Round
(ADB)                     Uruk Imperials    3–6    VLC FC                             (EFL)   1–4   2–2 
(EFL)                         Olympia FC    6–0    Laugh Now Cry Later                (CHA)   3–0   3–0 
Second Qualifying Round
(EFL)                             VLC FC    1–1 p  Perolas                            (CBZ)   1–1   0–0  (2–4 pen)
(EFL)                         Olympia FC    5–3    Brattleboro FC                     (CDG)   4–1   1–2 
Third Qualifying Round
(EFL)                        Nile Bridge    3–2    FC Inter Nantwich                  (TMB)   1–1   2–1  (aet)
(EFL)                         Olympia FC    3–5    Pesub Ubung                        (PCU)   2–1   1–4  (aet)
Fourth Qualifying Round
(AUD)                   Shamrock Cathair    7–2    Nile Bridge                        (EFL)   4–1   3–1

9th IFCF Liga B Champions Trophy

First Qualifying Round
(EFL)                       Polkation FC    4–3    Langbank                           (TLI)   3–2   1–1 
Second Qualifying Round
(EUR)                       AFC Mayville    5–4    Pontifucia United                  (EFL)   3–3   2–1  (aet)   
(EFL)                       Polkation FC    0–3    Myrtha Dalin                       (PAS)   0–2   0–1    
Playoff Round
(EFL)                            FM Town    1–3    Alikki-Corra                       (VIL)   0–2   1–1

57th Cup Winners' Cup

First Round
(PAS)            Stein-los Turkish    4–2    Nile Bridge                  (EFL)   2–0   2–2

55th Copa de Campeones

First Round
(SVJ)	Admiral Storevik	1–2	RGS Athletic	(EFL)	1-1 0-1 (aet)
Quarter-Finals
(EFL)	RGS Athletic		5–4	MTK Kingsville		(DAR)	2-1 3-3
Semi-Finals
(EFL)	RGS Athletic	2–1	Port Rhovanyon AFC	(TKT)	1-0 1-1
Final
(MYT)	Ararat	3–3	RGS Athletic	(EFL)	(5–3 pen.)

13th Vilitan Cove Invitational

Preliminary Round
(EFL)         Toclofania FC    4-3   Romanopolis United                 (DAR)    1-2   1-0   (AET)
First Round
(CMT)           Anomalies    3-2   Toclofania FC          (EFL)    1-1   2-1

                                      King’s Commonwealth Cup Final

                                                RGS Athletic 3  -  0 Approciation FC

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ISideWith UK · by **Eastfield Lodge** » Sat May 28, 2022 10:30 am

ICELFA Season 49 Youth League/ICCS/Awards

ICELFA Youth League

Under-18 Premier League

Central Division One Standings

   Team                   P   W  D  L For  Ag +/- Pts
 1 Capital Academy       24  12  5  7  31  22  +9  41 Champions
 2 Brook Academy         24  12  3  9  30  27  +3  39
 3 Farond YFC            24   9  9  6  32  27  +5  36
 4 Tavernia Academy      24   8  8  8  29  28  +1  32 Relegated

Serenelian Division One Standings

   Team                       P   W  D  L For  Ag +/- Pts
 1 Thawmont YFC              24  10  8  6  23  19  +4  38 Playoff
 2 Gamerville YFC            24  11  5  8  22  21  +1  38
 3 New Tavernia Academy      24  11  4  9  28  25  +3  37
 4 Marepacopolis JFC         24   7  7 10  19  22  -3  28 Relegated

EastCommon Division One Standings

   Team                      P   W  D  L For  Ag +/- Pts
 1 W-D School Academy       24  11  7  6  32  22 +10  40 Playoff
 2 Pedantic Academy         24   8 10  6  22  21  +1  34
 3 Textilia Academy         24   7  7 10  20  22  -2  28
 4 Copper City Juniors      24   7  7 10  20  25  -5  28 Relegated

WestCommon Division One Standings

   Team                     P   W  D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
 1 Micronia YFC            24  11  2  11  21  29   -8  35 Playoff
 2 Tyrenam Juniors         24   7 10   7  23  17   +6  31
 3 Pontifucia Academy      24   6  3  15  13  29  -16  21
 4 Toclofania JFC          24   5  5  14  16  25   -9  20 Relegated

Premier League Playoff
Semi-Finals
Capital Academy 2-1 Micronia YFC
W-D School Academy 1-2 Thawmont YFC

Final
Capital Academy 1-1 Thawmont YFC (1-1 AET, 3-2 PKs)

Under-18 Second League

Central Division Two Standings

   Team                              P  W   D  L For  Ag +/- Pts
 1 Acreville Juniors                24  8   9  7  17  15  +2  33 Promoted
 2 Lodger Juniors                   24  8   8  8  24  26  -2  32
 3 Dillvill Academy                 24  5  13  6  28  27  +1  28
 4 Mount Salt Football Academy      24  6  10  8  21  23  -2  28

Serenelian Division Two Standings

   Team                   P  W   D  L For  Ag +/- Pts
 1 Paddockia YFC         24 10  10  4  31  24  +7  40 Promoted
 2 Pasturia JFC          24  8   6 10  26  29  -3  30
 3 Eastpass Juniors      24  7   8  9  25  33  -8  29
 4 Bliketia Academy      24  3  13  8  22  30  -8  22

EastCommon Division Two Standings

   Team                       P  W  D  L For  Ag +/- Pts
 1 Jam Mountain Academy      24 10  8  6  23  18  +5  38 Promoted
 2 Revisionism Academy       24 10  6  8  22  21  +1  36
 3 Halveboi Academy          24  9  7  8  20  17  +3  34
 4 Jam Town YFC              24  7  7 10  32  32  +0  28

WestCommon Division Two Standings

   Team                    P   W  D   L For  Ag +/- Pts
 1 Aswania JFC            24  13  7   4  26  17  +9  46 Promoted/Champions
 2 Benopia Juniors        24   8  7   9  22  23  -1  31
 3 Syrenia YFC            24   7  9   8  23  21  +2  30
 4 Macaronia Academy      24   5  8  11  20  26  -6  23

Second League Playoff
Semi-Finals
Aswania JFC 2-0 Acreville Juniors
Paddockia YFC 1-0 Jam Mountain Academy

Final
Aswania JFC 3-1 Paddockia YFC

9th IFCF Rising Stars Cup results

Youth Champions path- Second Qualifying Round
(COR) Lakeside U19 2–1 Tavernia Academy (EFL) 2–1 0–0

Champions League path - Group Stage

Group A                                          P  W  D  L  GF  GA  GD  Pts    EFL    SRS    NPH    EUR
1  Jam Town YFC                            EFL   6  3  2  1  16  12   4  11      -     5-2    1-1    3-2  
2  Megabrantid SC                          SRS   6  3  1  2  15  14   1  10     4-2     -     1-3    3-1  
3  Crisisbless                             NPH   6  1  4  1  11  10   1   7     2-2    2-2     -     2-3  
4  Spartangrad                             EUR   6  1  1  4   9  15  -6   4     1-3    1-3    1-1     -   

Group H                                          P  W  D  L  GF  GA  GD  Pts    VIL    BNJ    STL    EFL
1  Eastal Lunar                            VIL   6  4  2  0  14   7   7  14      -     2-2    2-0    2-1  
2  Herzegovina City FC                     BNJ   6  2  2  2   9  10  -1   8     0-3     -     2-0    0-2  
3  FK Metropola Borograd                   STL   6  2  1  3   9  12  -3   7     2-3    2-2     -     2-1  
4  Lodger Juniors                          EFL   6  1  1  4   9  12  -3   4     2-2    1-3    2-3     -

Rising Stars Round of Sixteen
(EFL) Jam Town YFC 2–2 p DD Porto Nowi (ZRH) (2–2 FT · 2–3 pen)

25th Imperial Commonwealth Charity Shield (Season 49)

Group Draw:
Group A: Jamridge AC, Ouzel 014 AC, Northern Wind Athletic, FC Tavernia
Group B: Pasturia FC, VLC FC, Toclofania FC, High Lyn FC
Group C: Half Boy FC, Newt Cape Wanderers, Innocence FC, Finswool SC
Group D: Malenaba AC, Nile Bridge, Benopia AC, Paddockia City

Group A

Group A Standings

   Team                     P  W D  L For Ag +/- Pts
 1 Polkation FC             3  2 0  1  2  1  +1  6
 2 RGS Athletic             3  2 0  1  4  3  +1  6
 3 Syrenia Pyramids         3  1 0  2  4  3  +1  3
 4 Jam Mountain Island      3  1 0  2  2  5  -3  3

Group B

Group B Standings

   Team                 P  W D  L For  Ag +/- Pts
 1 Olympia FC           3  3 0  0 10   0 +10  9
 2 FM Town              3  2 0  1 10   6  +4  6
 3 Thawmont Rovers      3  0 1  2  1   7  -6  1
 4 CNES Eagles SC       3  0 1  2  4  12  -8  1

Group C

Group C Standings

   Team                    P  W D  L For Ag +/- Pts
 1 Pontifucia United       3  3 0  0  12  3  +9  9
 2 FC Tavernia             3  2 0  1   7  8  -1  6
 3 Clinar Rovers           3  1 0  2   5  7  -2  3
 4 Athletic Finsentra      3  0 0  3   1  7  -6  0

Group D

Group D Standings

   Team                        P  W D  L For Ag +/- Pts
 1 Copper Communists SC        3  2 1  0  7  3  +4  7
 2 Micronopia United           3  2 1  0  8  5  +3  7
 3 Paddockia FC                3  1 0  2  5  5  +0  3
 4 Steel Valley Explorers      3  0 0  3  2  9  -7  0

Quarter-Finals

Polkation FC 2-2 FM Town (2-3 AET)
Pontifucia United 0-1 Micronopia United
Olympia FC 2-4 RGS Athletic
Copper Communists SC 2-0 FC Tavernia

Semi-Finals

FM Town 5-4 Micronopia United
RGS Athletic 1-1 Copper Communists SC (2-2 AET, 3-4 PKs)

Final

FM Town 2-0 Copper Communists SC

FM Town qualify for the Vilitan Cove Invitational.

ICELFA Premier League Awards - Season 49

Golden Boot (Most Goals)
1: Zétény Pryor-Sandoval (Nile Bridge) - 18 goals (29 games)
2: Maisha Paree (Olympia FC) - 18 goals (30 games)
3: Seung-Yoon Kim (RGS Athletic) - 14 goals (27 games)
4: Hermosa Hembry (UR Town) - 14 goals (30 games)
5: Cordell Pilkington (Copper Communists SC)/Dulcina Radcliffe (Indionion Athletic) - 12 goals (27 games)

Golden Shoe (Most Assists)
1: Munsif Strand (RGS Athletic) - 12 assists
2: Maisha Paree (Olympia FC) - 11 assists
3: Seung-Yoon Kim (RGS Athletic) - 10 assists (27 games)
=4: Yohan Bob (RGS Athletic) - 10 assists (29 games)
=4: Aleta Armitage (Nile Bridge) - 10 assists (29 games)

Goal of the Season
Celestyn Welsh - FC Tavernia 2-5 RGS Athletic (MD4, FT: 2-5)
One of the best consolation goals ever to be scored in the Premier League saw a Wyvern counter-attack from an RGS corner, with Adele Corbyn’s clearance falling perfectly for Welsh to outpace the backpedalling Royals defence and blast a half-volley from the corner of the box past Eddie Sadiq.

Golden Visa (Best Foreign Player)
1: Seung-Yoon Kim (RGS Athletic) - Royal Kingdom of Quebec
2: Kinabo Telioa (Olympia FC) - Turori
3: Amélie Ju (RGS Athletic) - Chromatika
4: Nycolas Jackson (RGS Athletic) - Taeshan
5: Nataša Horvat (Olympia FC) - Pasarga

Young Player of the Season
1: Kinabo Telioa - Olympia FC
2: Hansel Crawford - FM Town
3: Jillian Hammoud - UR Town

Manager of the Season
1: Nuha Plant - RGS Athletic
2: Malcolm Jafri - Olympia FC
3: Pierpont Jonasson - Walston Brook Albion

Golden Glove (Best Goalkeeper)
1: Josias Foster - Walston Brook Albion
2: Candice Johnsen-Naderi - Norrion Rovers
3: Marvella Allam - VLC FC

Golden Ball (Best Player)
1: Maisha Paree - Olympia FC
2: Munsif Strand - RGS Athletic
3: Zétény Pryor-Sandoval - Nile Bridge
4: Yohan Bob - RGS Athletic
5: Seung-Yoon Kim - RGS Athletic

Team of the Season

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                                             Maisha Paree     Zétény Pryor-Sandoval
                                             (Olympia FC)         (Nile Bridge)

                           Munsif Strand                 Yohan Bob               Kinabo Telioa
                           (RGS Athletic)              (RGS Athletic)             (Olympia FC)

                                                        Emmie Toure
                                                      (Norrion Rovers)

                Kenneca Watts-Galgundec  Jazzmine Sky-Afzal     Torunna Soriano      Hamsa Gull-Moran
                      (Olympia FC)         (RGS Athletic)    (Walston Brook Albion)    (Olympia FC)

			                                Josias Foster
			                           (Walston Brook Albion)

ISideWith UK · by **Eastfield Lodge** » Wed Jun 08, 2022 4:23 pm

ICEL Football League: Season 50 Preview

Team Previews - Premier League

Location: Copper City, Copportopia
Home Stadium: The Copper Dome (28,000)
Background:
Nickname: The Communists; Honours: 3x ICCS champions; 18x Copportopia National Champions; Best League Finish: 7th

The biggest team in Copportopia, the Communists grew out of a copper miner's union from the outskirts of the capital, and is one of the biggest fan-owned clubs in the Imperial Commonwealth as a result - the nickname comes from the widespread criticism of unionisation from the industrialists of the era and has been reclaimed by the workers and the club's fans since. The club retains strong links to the mining industry, with the majority of the materials (including vast amounts of copper) used in building the Copper Dome being sourced locally. They weren't founding members of the original Imperial Commonwealth Premier League, but have been stubbornly present in the top flight for almost two consecutive decades going into this season, not really threatening either end of the table in that time. Three Charity Shield titles head up their title cabinet, but the highlight of their history was an appearance in the final of the 7th Vilitan Cove Invitational.

Manager: Francesca Reynolds
Formation: 4-1-2-1-2
Likely Starting XI		Age	Nat	M/F	Positions
Ferdinand Mack			31	EFL	M	GK
Étienne Baten			33	EFL	M	CB
Ruben Habicht			24	PFA	M	CB
Kari Macleod			30	EFL	M	RB
Tulia Strachan			30	EFL	F	LB
Davet Durrant			32	EFL	M	DMF
Berend Robert			24	EFL	M	RMF
Rachael Weaver			31	EFL	F	LMF
Chevalier Bay			26	EFL	M	AMF
Abbaas Buchan			32	EFL	M	ST
Sander Kane			26	EFL	M	ST
Key Reserves
Mawzoona Balthorst		23	EFL	F	GK
Ahmad Kumar-Insua		22	EFL	M	CB
Godfredo Hyde			21	EFL	M	CB/DMF/LB
Shaun MacCollum			27	EFL	M	DMF
Bemabe Mallick-Brelsford	33	EFL	M	RMF
Alina Darragh			20	EFL	F	AMF/DMF
Annika St Cleer			21	EFL	F	ST/RWF

Players In: Lexie Prestes - New Tavernia Academy; Naseera Kelvin - Pasturia JFC
Players Out: Pensee Pons-Perry (retired)
Analysis: The Communists had one of their less good seasons last time out, finding themselves only a couple of places above the bottom, albeit comfortably safe, and well off their desired target of a top half finish. The retirement of Pensee Pons-Perry forces Francesca Reynolds to promote Kari Macleod to the starting line-up, whilst Berend Robert looks to have gotten the nod ahead of Mallick-Brelsford on the right wing - his three goal contributions in 19 appearances last a good indicator for a foray in the starting line-up. Ruben Habicht takes over from Pons-Perry as club captain, the young Poafmer looking to shore up one of the league’s worst defences last season as they aim up the table. Up front, the duo of Abbaas Buchan and Sander Kane will be key to the Communists final finishing position - their 19 league goals combined last season a much appreciated contribution with the rest of the team struggling to find the net on occasion. Likely finish - 8th.

Location: Tavernia, Westmeadow Tavern
Home Stadium: Tavernia Stadium (65,921)
Background:
Nickname: The Wyverns; Honours: 2x KCC Champions, 1x Vilitan Cove Invitational Champions, 23x Westmeadow Tavern National Champions; Best League Finish: 2nd

The oldest club in Westmeadow Tavern, FC Tavernia could be traced back to the patrons of the oldest inn in the city, the Wyvern House, who came together to form a team to play travellers passing through the town. The original inn has long since gone, but lives on through the Wyvern restaurant which is incorporated into the stadium build itself. The Wyverns had a smattering of early success in the Premier League despite not being a founding member, surprisingly challenging for the UICA places in the early editions of the competitons before fading down the table, including a runner-up finish in the penultimate 40 team season. In more recent times they have been more of a Second Division team, only surviving two seasons in the top flight over the last 20 years. However, they will go down in Imperial Commonwealth footballing history as the first team to win an international club competition when they won the Vilitan Cove Invitational, beating RGS' Champions Cup triumph by 3 weeks.

Manager: Naqiyya Mina
Formation: 4-3-1-2
Likely Starting XI	Age	Nat	M/F	Positions
Dhaahir Hooton		30	EFL	M	GK
Hippolyte Badjaak	27	EFL	M	CB
Baylen Harrower		31	EFL	M	CB
Beale Forgie		30	EFL	M	RB
Adele Corbyn		27	EFL	F	LB
Laycie Lindholm		33	EFL	F	CMF
Celestyn Welsh		30	EFL	F	RMF
Laurens Halliwell	31	EFL	M	LMF
Lubna Deane		33	EFL	F	AMF
Asmar Rush		30	EFL	M	ST
Cordell Pilkington	31	EFL	M	ST
Key Reserves
Nadeera Merchant-Trip	26	EFL	F	GK
Atiyya Jakobsson	34	EFL	F	CB
Mahdhoodha Draper	19	EFL	F	RB/LB/DMF
Palmer Rinaldi		22	EFL	M	CMF/AMF/LMF
Genna Jones		24	EFL	F	RMF
Phoenyx Dane		19	EFL	M	AMF/RWF
Xiana Adel		21	EFL	F	ST

Players In: Jarrod Boldwall - Benopia Juniors
Players Out: N/A
Analysis: Despite finishing tenth last season, FC Tavernia never really looked like a side on the cusp of breaking into the top half - a few lucky results made sure they weren’t the ones on the precipice, not to mention being helped by three sides who clearly weren’t of the required calibre to stay in the division. However, manager Naqiyya Mina has seen fit to stick with the same squad that got her that finish, with the only notable change being the promotion of Baylen Harrower to the starting line-up following an injury to Atiyya Jakobsson at the end of the previous season. Laurens Halliwell continues to be a key player on the wing, despite underperforming the previous season, supplying Cordell Pilkington who leads the line up front - his 12 goals last season putting him in the top 5 scorers last season were key to the Wyverns survival. They’ll need their star players to perform if they want to survive, but it’ll be a taller order than before. Likely Finish - 14th.

Location: Gamerville, Southpasture Hotel
Home Stadium: SportCity Complex (38,000)
Background:
Nickname: The Fjorders; Honours: 1x KCC champion; 2x ICCS champion; 19x Southpasture Hotel National Champions; Best League Finish: 2nd

Located on a cliffedge, the SportCity Complex lies at the heart of Gamerville's sporting district on the outskirts of the city extending away from the Mermouth Fjord. The Fjorders are one of the league's founding teams, and have participated in all but two top flight seasons to date, with the 6th highest points tally in the all time table. Whilst they have spent many years in the top flight, they have not been that successful, managing to finish second in the league on one occasion with a handful of UICA Globe Cup appearances in addition - a far cry from the era prior to the Premier League formation where they were considered to be one of the biggest teams in the Imperial Commonwealth.

Manager: Elvin Loftus
Formation: 4-4-1-1
Likely Starting XI	Age	Nat	M/F	Positions
Haytham Bellfield-Ek	33	EFL	M	GK
Asia Sutherland		31	EFL	F	CB
Adana Adonis		30	EFL	F	CB
Rashad Bittori		26	EFL	M	RB
Qais Ellington		21	EFL	M	LB/DMF
Rodel Mina		24	EFL	M	CMF
Hansel Crawford		20	EFL	M	CMF/LMF/AMF
Tamkin Berglund		24	EFL	F	RMF
Moriah Adan		31	EFL	F	LMF
Sundus Gebo-McCraw	19	EFL	F	AMF/ST
Bishop Messa		22	EFL	M	ST/LWF
Key Reserves
Zaahid Jeffery		25	EFL	M	GK
Clarice Majid		35	EFL	F	CB
Brod Hohman		19	EFL	M	DMF/LB/CB
Charleena Carrizo	20	EFL	F	RWF/CMF
Yemena Galloway		19	EFL	F	CMF/RMF
Daniel Ashby		21	EFL	M	RMF/AMF/CMF
Amber Samara		20	EFL	F	ST/LWF/RWF

Players In: Charleena Carrizo - Polkation FC ($2.1m); Shaza Smethick - Lodger Juniors; Brilynn Strachan-Hashem - Syrenia YFC; Gloriana Winterton - Textilia Academy; Cecille Delaney - YLW FC ($950k)
Players Out: Rui Hyder, Cheyanne Harron, Leyton Laurent (retired)
Analysis: The Fjorders bounced back at the first attempt the prior season following their shock relegation with great pomp, and the team did enough last season to make sure they wouldn’t suffer a repeat. They may have finished one place above the drop in 13th, but at 13 points clear it was a convincing finish regardless. Elvin Loftus’ job this season is to stop the second season syndrome before it begins, and there have been mass changes in the squad with the aim of building for the future. 3 academy graduates come in, along with signings of Charleena Carrizo and Cecille Delaney who have shown some promise in senior football at lower levels puts the squad in good stead following some key retirements. Adana Adonis replaces the retiring Rui Hyder, the long-time club servant racking up over 450 appearances for the Fjorders, whilst Cheyanne Harron is replaced by another promising youngster in Sundus Gebo-McGraw. Bishop Messa continues to be the side’s shining light up front, averaging a goal contribution every other game, whilst the midfield duo of Tamkin Berglund and Rodel Mina will need to continue their assist game. It’s a bright future for the Fjorders, and mid-table seems perfectly plausible. Likely Finish - 9th.

Location: Bridgetown, Eastfield Lodge
Home Stadium: North Bank Stadium (50,000)
Background:
Nickname: The Architects; Honours: 2x KCC champion, 2x Eastfield Lodge National Champions; Best League Finish: 5th

Situated on the banks of the Klinhielm river, down river from New Lodger City, sits the North Bank Stadium where the Architects ply their trade. Bridgetown, sitting at the confluence of 4 different rivers, has a tradition as a merchant town, and the Architects come from that rich history, being one of two clubs that have arisen from the city's Artisan Quarter. True to their name, North Bank is one of the better looking stadiums in the country, a beautiful mix of wood and steel seating 50 thousand. Despite being one of the founding members of the top flight, Nile Bridge haven't had much success in the league, their highest finish being 5th on a few occasions, but they have carved a name for themselves with fairly regular deep runs in the cup, with two wins in 3 finals, and a relatively free-scoring philosophy that sees them both score and concede plenty. Lately, they have been sitting as one of the best teams outside the Big 5 and one of the sides most likely to challenge them for IFCF places.

Manager: Azaan Whitworth
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Likely Starting XI	Age	Nat	M/F	Positions
Yamaj Zorno-Mal		28	QUS	X	GK
Reymundo Richardson	32	EFL	M	CB
Takeya Lillehammer	26	EFL	F	CB
Kyan Farmer		31	EFL	M	RB
Rajah Hammad		33	EFL	F	LB
Saabiqa Radley		31	EFL	F	DMF
Jocelynn Hilton		27	EFL	F	DMF
Raymond Chamberlain	24	EFL	M	RMF
Aleta Armitage		24	EFL	F	LMF
Saamyya Crocker		32	EFL	F	AMF
Zétény Pryor-Sandoval	30	EFL	M	ST
Key Reserves
Conor Gillespie		32	EFL	M	GK
Lydie Hine		24	EFL	F	CB
Wrenley Duncan		22	EFL	F	RB/RMF/CB
Hilmi Lawes		25	EFL	M	DMF
Nadeera Hutchins	19	EFL	F	LMF
Jaxx Bartender		19	EFL	M	ST/AMF/LWF
Danita Hodfinger	23	EFL	F	ST/AMF

Players In: Guillem Karson - Royal Jam FC ($2.7m); Ambrosio Rush - Yillog City ($3m)
Players Out: Trym Shan (retired)
Analysis: The Architects narrowly missed out on Challengers’ Cup football twice last season, first by falling in the semi-finals to eventual champions RGS, and secondly by finishing a single win off fifth place and the final Challengers’ Cup place. Nonetheless, Azaan Whitworth’s side continues to be one of the great entertainers of the league, with the third best goalscoring record in the division and the fourth best goal difference. Winning the cup the season prior and participating in the Challengers’ and Cup Winners’ Cups may have hindered them last season, but this time they do not have those distractions. However, the major concern for the team is the ageing starting line-up, whilst still being high quality, will show signs of slowing down sometime soon, and possibly this season. As ever, their key man will be Golden Boot winner Zétény Pryor-Sandoval, who had notched up 24 goals in 40 appearances last season. Young winger Aleta Armitage has also come into her own lately, 10 assists in the league last season putting her up amongst the league’s best playmakers, whilst Kyan Farmer will have to step up to plug the gap left by Trym Shan’s retirement as the defensive leader. Likely Finish - 7th.

Location: Norrion, Eastfield Lodge
Home Stadium: Norrion Park (65,352)
Background:
Nickname: The Stags; Honours: 2x Premier League champions, 6x KCC champions, 1x ICCS champions, 5x Eastfield Lodge national champions

Norrion was always one of the less interesting major cities in Eastfield Lodge, with nothing especially notable going for it, including from a sporting perspective as the Stags were never considered one of the big teams in the pre-Premier League era - indeed, they were slated to start in the Second Division before the league was cancelled. A takeover and new investment that year changed their fortunes, as they immediately barged their way into the new Big 5 with three consecutive top 3 finishes, and have never really left since. Rovers are one of the less popular clubs in the nation, with frequent complaints about the soulless atmosphere at Norrion Park match along with old grievances around how the family owners have changed the nature of the game in the Imperial Commonwealth through the use of money. However, they remain one of the top sides in the country, and definitely one of the teams most likely to bring in international interest to the league.

Manager: Sarah Douglas
Formation: 4-1-4-1
Likely Starting XI	Age	Nat	M/F	Positions
Candice Johnsen-Naderi	25	EFL	F	GK
Clara Reader		27	EFL	F	CB
Jordi Da Silva		24	EFL	M	CB
Marvel Hash		31	EFL	F	RB
Arthur Smith		31	EFL	M	LB
Emmie Toure		22	EFL	F	CB/DMF
Viljar Ockden		27	EFL	M	RMF
Mus'ab Fazil		31	EFL	M	LMF
Gisella Dialogue	30	EFL	F	AMF
Zada Abbott		23	EFL	F	AMF/LWF
Roman Torshen		28	KSK	M	ST
Key Reserves
Madeline Kohlemainen	19	EFL	F	GK
Isabell Vargas		34	EFL	F	CB
Kensington Stevenson	22	EFL	F	LB/LMF/LWB
Ariah Desk		22	EFL	F	CB/RB/DMF
Sébastien Brelsford	33	EFL	M	RMF
Bembe Sanders		31	EFL	M	AMF
Audra Coulter		24	EFL	F	ST

Players In: Aceline Betts-Migueal - Tyrenam Juniors; Perri Kayson-Redfern - Toclofania FC ($3.1m); Nadiyya Abdur Rasheed - Aswania JFC
Players Out: Raquel Accardi (retired)
Analysis: The Stags made some use of the lack of IFCF football last season by consolidating a little and challenging for the Champions League places for most of the season - they fell short at the end however, and ended up in the more gruelling Challengers’ Cup this season. The team clearly has more quality than that though, despite there being a few changes from the side that won the title four years ago. There are promotions for Jordi da Silva, who replaces Isabell Vargas in the heart of defence, and Viljar Ockden on the right wing ahead of Sébastien Breslford. Kelssek forward Roman Torshen is still the key player in this side, his relatively poor returns in the last few seasons a key factor as to why the Stags haven’t won a further title, whilst full back Arthur Smith continues to be an effective player both going forward and defensively. Gisella Dialogue had the best league returns of any player in the squad, and sitting behind the striker she will also continue to be crucial in the midfield following the retirement of Raquel Accardi. Should the team get their act together, a title challenge seems very likely. Likely Finish - 2nd

Location: Mount Salt City, Eastfield Lodge
Home Stadium: Olympic Park (60,000)
Background:
Nickname: The Olympians; Honours: 5x Premier League champions, 4x KCC champions, 2x ICCS champions, 6x Eastfield Lodge national champions

Olympia have emerged as the second most successful team in the Imperial Commonwealth (not counting National Championships), having started the ICELPL era as not even the strongest team in Mount Salt City. The Olympians are the youngest side in the Big 5, following a merger of a few local clubs shortly after the Gallifreyan Olympics that saw the creation of the Mount Salt City Sporting Complex, and in particular, the Olympic Park which the club calls its home - a rare stadium which provides an excellent atmosphere despite retaining its running track. After a couple of decades of working up the divisions and sitting around mid-table, they came out of nowhere to finish second, and subsequently in the top 5 in all but one season since, including 5 Premier League title wins in 16 years. Whilst they don't have much of a history prior to the formation of the Premier League, they have built a legacy of their own.

Manager: Malcolm Jafri
Formation: 4-1-2-1-2
Likely Starting XI	Age	Nat	M/F	Positions
Aryan Ross		22	EFL	M	GK
Lonell Gould		31	EFL	M	CB
Max Wilburn-Mason	28	ETN	M	CB
Hamsa Gull-Moran	30	EFL	F	RB
Kenneca Watts-Galgundec	27	QUE	F	LMF/LB/ST
Mckenzie Black		30	EFL	F	DMF
Mirielle Brewer		27	EFL	F	RMF
Devyn Nasser		31	EFL	F	LMF
Kinabo Telioa		21	TUR	M	AMF/RMF/LMF
Maisha Paree		26	EFL	F	ST
Nataša Horvat		33	PAS	F	ST
Key Reserves
Thijn Persson		36	EFL	M	GK
Arnau Razavi		26	EFL	M	CB
Alisa Stringer		33	EFL	F	LB
Viona Berry		19	EFL	F	AMF/DMF
Yael Prescott		33	EFL	M	RMF
Yohann Hatrim		25	EFL	M	AMF
Qamar Reilly		30	EFL	M	ST

Players In: Keyshawn Strong - Toclofania JFC
Players Out: Lucas Stepanov (retired)
Analysis: Olympia had a relatively poor season by their standards last time out - despite being the most successful team of the last decade in the league, they never really got going in their title challenge last season as they let the Royals canter out of sight to the title and had to settle for fending off the Stags for 2nd place. Nonetheless, Champions League football has been secured, and Malcolm Jafri’s side will want to make up for the disappointing early exit in the Challengers’ Cup last season, aiming at least for a group stage berth. They still maintain one of the strongest squads in the league, the only change from last season being the promotion of up and coming young goalkeeper Aryan Ross ahead of Thijn Persson, the former national team keeper likely to hang up his gloves at the end of the season. Maisha Paree continues to outshine Pasargan international Natasa Horvat up front, her 18 goals narrowly missing out on the Golden Boot by virtue of appearances, whilst the other internationals in Kinabo Telioa and Kenneca Watts-Galgundec continue to propel this team forward. It will be tight, but the Olympians are the favourites for the title. Likely Finish - 1st.

Location: New Lodger City, Eastfield Lodge
Home Stadium: King Iqbal II Stadium (90,000)
Background:
Nickname: The Royals; Honours: 36x Premier League champions, 10x KCC champions, 4x ICCS champions, 1x UICA TQCC champions, 18x Eastfield Lodge national champions

The biggest team in the Imperial Commonwealth, RGS are by far and away the most successful side in Eastfielder sporting history. The main patron side of the Eastfielder Royal Family, the team was formed through the Royal Group of Sports foundation that aimed at increasing access to sports across the country. Nonetheless, the team is still associated with royalty, aristocracy and the elites in general, an imaged that has remained throughout the years with all the money the team has been able to spend. RGS have always been at or near the top, even prior to the formation of the Premier League, but their dominance of the Premier League is unparalleled even multiversally, including their streak of 25 league titles in a row, and as such have always been the team to beat in the Imperial Commonwealth. The peak of their success however came in the penultimate season of the UICA era, as they won the Imperial Commonwealth's only UICA or IFCF title to date as they upset Cosumar's Cassandra City to win the Champions Cup.

Manager: Nuha Plant
Formation: 4-1-4-1
Likely Starting XI		Age	Nat	M/F	Positions
Eddie Sadiq			33	EFL	M	GK
Margarita Lillehammer-Lockright	27	EFL	F	CB
Jazzmine Sky-Afzal		23	EFL	F	CB
Elouan Elbaz			33	EFL	M	RB
Leyton Begum			22	EFL	M	LB/DMF
Amélie Ju			25	CMT	F	CMF
Sten Wright			31	EFL	M	RMF
Munsif Strand			30	EFL	M	LMF
Nycolas Jackson			28	TAE	M	AMF
Yohan Bob			24	EFL	M	AMF
Seung-Yoon Kim			27	QUE	F	ST
Key Reserves
Dorinda Becker-Athena		24	EFL	F	GK
Isidore Caddy			29	EFL	F	CB
Kelly Prevost			30	EFL	M	RB
Vonn Cope			20	EFL	M	CMF/DMF
Inocencio Stevenson-Ferry	23	EFL	M	RMF/LMF
Micaela Last			31	EFL	F	AMF
Eloy Dawood			25	EFL	M	ST

Players In: Cheyne Selby - Lodger Juniors; Paisley Lysander - Textilia Academy
Players Out: Sa'd al Din Latif (retired)
Analysis: RGS are definitely enjoying a mini-revival in terms of dominating the footballing landscape in the Imperial Commonwealth. The Royals won the league last season at a canter, over 11 points clear of Olympia, for a second successive title, and added to that last season with an emphatic cup run and victory for a record extending tenth title. On top of that, they rolled back the years to take Audioslav side KT Itzazlovalle to extra time in the Champions League quarter-finals, whilst also reaching a fourth Copa de Campeones final, but again fell at the final hurdle, this time losing to Mytanija’s Ararat on penalties. Therefore, it’s no surprise that Nuha Plant sticks with the same squad that has been leading her this far, ably led up front by Quebecois striker Seung-Yoon Kim, with Taeshan international Nycolas Jackson in behind to provide many of the chances. Elouan Elbaz, despite getting on in years, remains one of the league’s best right backs, and continues to provide experience and a level head to a young defence. However, other squads are equally as good on their day, and maybe this season might be a bit of a hangover from the mammoth 70 games played last season. Likely Finish - 3rd.

Location: Jam Town, Jammy Forests
Home Stadium: Niexai Lane (43,120)
Background:
Nickname: The Strawberries; Honours: 4x Premier League champions, 4x ICCS champions, 27x Jammy Forests national champions

The Strawberries are the newest addition to the Big 5, and they earned their place with aplomb, breaking the seemingly unbreakable RGS title streak and going on to be the only side other than RGS to win three titles in a row. Royal Jam are by far and away the biggest side in Jammy Forests, the royal sponsorship helping their prestige as they came from relative mediocrity to become on of the best sides in the Imperial Commonwealth. Formed from the works team of one of many fruit processing factories on the island, the Strawberries have prided themselves on their defence, sticking to workmanlike play to keep their own goal intact and snatch the victory on the counter, a philosophy that has won over fans over time.

Manager: Nannette Rodriguez
Formation: 3-3-3-1
Likely Starting XI	Age	Nat	M/F	Positions
Tomáš Přibyl		25	PAS	M	GK
Mahdhoodha Gower	33	EFL	F	CB
Yoland Sala		30	EFL	F	CB
Millicent Farina	27	EFL	F	CB
Deacon Watts		32	EFL	M	DMF
Sabiya Greenaway	31	EFL	F	RMF/RWB
Olim Zozula		30	EFL	M	LMF/LWB
Marta Sargent		30	EFL	F	AMF
Shim Dong-Woon		27	QUE	M	CMF/AMF
Wessel Ekin		26	EFL	M	AMF
Sabrina Jaida		25	EFL	F	ST
Key Reserves
Ashley Laycock		32	EFL	F	GK
Humberto Berggren	33	EFL	M	CB
Nino Duncan-Berntsen	19	EFL	M	CB
Vivia Winter-Lula	20	EFL	F	RB/DMF/RWB
Perry Washington	20	EFL	F	RWB/LWB
Phillip Ebrahim		30	EFL	M	AMF
Maelynn McCartney	34	EFL	F	ST

Players In: Jeremiah Millington - Seniors FC ($1.9m)
Players Out: Guillem Karson - Nile Bridge ($2.7m); Melosa Salek - Polkation FC ($675k); Sorel Qwivotic (retired)
Analysis: The Strawberries’ struggle in the league continues after a poor league performance sees them finish behind both Albion and Nile Bridge in 7th, 6 points away from the IFCF place. It’s a long cry from the heady days of the three-peat for the Jam Town side, and Nannette Rodriguez has shown that von Kraus’ talismanic influence has been difficult to replicate. Couple that with an ageing squad and there isn’t much hope going forward for this team either. Defensively, they remain resolute, the joint second best defensive record in the division, and that will continue to be the base they build upon. Key to that will be Pasargan keeper Tomáš Přibyl, who proves to be an excellent final line of defence to close down any breaches. In front of him, the experience of Mahdhoodha Gower continues to be vital in marshalling Royal Jam’s defensive efforts. At the other end of the pitch, promotions for Wessel Ekin and Sabrina Jaida for Talia Linford and Maelynn McCartney leaves Shim Dong-Woon the key player in attack in a side whose play style leaves goals at a premium to begin with. Some new ideas up front may well prove useful for the Strawberries. Likely Finish - 5th

Location: Seaton, Eastfield Lodge
Home Stadium: Starlight Castle Park (38,500)
Background:
Nickname: The Lions; Honours: 1x Premier League champions

The Lions, so named for the Imperial Commonwealth's national animal, are one of the older teams in the country, having been formed in and around the confines of the imposing Starlight Castle, home of the Seatons after whom the city is named. However, whilst the club may be part-owned by the former noble family, they remain very much a working class club, with a strong link to the local community of fiercely loyal fans. Whilst not in the inaugural Premier League line-up, Seaton Town are one of the few sides who can state that they have never been formally relegated from the top flight, and only missing for a single decade due to league restructuring. They can also boast about being one of only 6 teams to win the Premier League, pipping RGS in the final season of the 40 team era, but have little else to show since then.

Manager: Theo Cashmore
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Likely Starting XI	Age	Nat	M/F	Positions
Chris Tosi		25	EFL	M	GK
Jackie Fulton		27	EFL	M	CB
Mateja Morvan		32	EFL	F	CB
Maël Obeid		32	EFL	M	RB
Taya Haile		32	EFL	F	LB
Yvet Rafiq		27	EFL	M	DMF
Jeanie Rafiq		31	EFL	F	DMF
Hisham Beech		31	EFL	M	RMF
Charmaine Lock-Eriksen	33	EFL	F	LMF
Raegan Castro		33	EFL	M	AMF
Jennie Wise		25	EFL	F	ST
Key Reserves
Chaim Fevison		34	EFL	M	GK
Aiden Pope		36	EFL	M	CB
Emerson Miles		19	EFL	M	RB/LB
Mohamed Landre		34	EFL	M	DMF
Hilda Persson		24	EFL	F	RMF
Echo Amara		24	EFL	F	AMF
Zsombor Dallal-Allam	33	EFL	M	ST

Players In: Taylor Abdul Kader - Textilia Academy
Players Out: Ya'qoob McAleer, Azia Dale, Dennise Glibin, Jiyaad Thompson (retired)
Analysis: The Lions had a bit of a good season last year, finishing second in the mid-table brawl which was too close to call even going into the final day. Given the lack of quality in the squad over the years, it was about as good a finish as they could have expected in all honesty, and Theo Cashmore will be looking to continue that trend with a relatively unchanged starting XI this season - the only change being Chris Tosi expected to take over in goal from Chaim Fevison. However, the squad has been hit by multiple retirements of former key players, leaving a big gap in terms of experienced heads on the bench. Nonetheless, they have plenty of youth in the wings waiting to take over, and maybe going forwards the ageing starting line-up can give way to true quality. Jennie Wise’s 11 goals last season were a big reason as to how the Lions fared well, and her form promises to continue into this season. Charmaine Lock-Eriksen remains the team’s best threat on the counter, despite her poor returns in terms of goals and assists, whilst at the back, Jackie Fulton put in a wonderful season that saw the Lions keep the second best defensive record outside the top 7. All-in-all, nothing too troubling for Seaton Town. Likely Finish - 10th.

Location: Pedantry Central, Pedantic Republic
Home Stadium: Central Park Complex (27,000)
Background:
Nickname: The Silver Foxes; Honours: 1x Third Division Trophy, 22x Pedantic Republic National Champions; Best League Finish: 5th

Originally formed by the former Eastfield Lodge Seniors national team, the Silver Foxes originally focused on giving older players a new lease of life when other clubs saw little benefit of keeping them. They initially shocked all critics and saw major success, working up their way through the divisions after their founding and becoming settled in the Premier League. A permanent home in Pedantic Republic and struggles in the top flight saw the team settle into a more orthodox footballing system, which saw them remain a Premier League regular for the competition's first few decades, but following relegation the team have never recovered, and have ended up as one of the more permanent yo-yo teams between the Premier League and Second Division. The advances in footballing quality in the country mean the team is unable to return to its roots, but they still run pioneering initiatives enabling the elderly to continue enjoy playing sport.

Manager: Naomi Åberg
Formation: 4-3-1-2
Likely Starting XI	Age	Nat	M/F	Positions
Damon Chaudry		26	EFL	M	GK
Hadley Higginson	27	EFL	F	CB
Yuri Chiaruzzi		22	EFL	F	CB/DMF
Maryl Nygård-Whittet	33	EFL	F	RB
Jade Ripple-Hatem	30	EFL	F	LB
Lara Purvis		23	EFL	F	DMF
Cindy Mortimer		30	EFL	F	CMF
Levente George		33	EFL	M	CMF
Wona Twaddle		27	EFL	F	AMF
Iliana Rodger		30	EFL	F	ST
Maarten Jaida		27	EFL	M	ST
Key Reserves
Jazmin Strickland	25	EFL	F	GK
Mutee'a Cairns		36	EFL	F	CB
Mario Gleave		23	EFL	M	LB
Moises Fredriksson	36	EFL	M	DMF
Ludovic Hamed		24	EFL	M	CMF
Olim Muhammad-Ashley	18	EFL	M	DMF/AMF
Florinio Fouts-Fast	19	EFL	M	ST/AMF

Players In: Olim Muhammad-Ashley - Bliketia Academy; Rami Abdul Baasid - Benopia Juniors; Prescott Dunlop - Pasturia JFC; Tygo Syms - Jam Athletic ($800k); Camryn Filons - Farond YFC
Players Out: Jeremiah Millington - Royal Jam FC ($1.9m); Eliane Mir, Joel Roscoe-East, As'ad Harrower (retired)
Analysis: Last season’s convincing winners in the Second Division, the Silver Foxes return to the top flight at the first time of asking, and it’s now Naomi Åberg’s job to keep the team in the top flight. A tall order for Seniors though, as the team has been relegated in 10 of their last 11 seasons in the Premier League as they have established themselves as the ultimate yo-yo team, not helped by the fact they have secured promotion in all but two of the 12 seasons in the Second Division across the same time frame. She keeps faith with the same team that got her this far despite quite a clear out in the ranks through retirement and the sale of wingback Jeremiah Millington to the Strawberries. Iliana Rodger had a remarkable season last time out with 20 combined goals and assists up front, and could well be key to securing survival for once. Levente George continues to anchor the midfield as he reached his 400th start for the Silver Foxes at the tail end of the season, whilst young Yuri Chiaruzzi has fit in nicely in a back four that only conceded 17 league goals last season. Likely Finish - 15th.

Location: Sunburbia, Twilight Heaven
Home Stadium: Sunset Dome (26,000)
Background:
Nickname: The Sundowns; Honours: 14x Twilight Heaven National Champions; Best League Finish: 16th

Sunburbia FC are one of the more successful sides out of the Twilight Heaven, having won the National Championship over a dozen times, but have yet to really make a mark on the league or the KCC, having spent most of their time in the second or third tiers. Formed by pupils from one of the first secondary schools in the area, the Sundowns are probably best known for their stadium - the Sunset Dome which incorporates the naturally red lighting of the Haven into the stadium's innovative optic structure, situated at the highest point of the land within the city and shining out like a star on the surrounding city-scape. They don't have any particular association within the city, being located somewhat equally between all the different neighbourhoods on the southeast side of the city centre and welcoming all-comers through its doors.

Manager: Nathan Bahar-Hayward
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Likely Starting XI	Age	Nat	M/F	Positions
Sonia Duff		29	EFL	F	GK
Bakar Turcotte		34	EFL	M	CB
Qatadah Hill-Gormly	27	EFL	M	CB
Abe Cornwell		33	EFL	M	RB
Jasmyne Michel-Rouse	33	EFL	F	LB
Leslie McConnell	34	EFL	F	DMF
Naeva Watson		27	EFL	F	DMF
Soledad Mo		32	EFL	F	RMF
Faatin Kaye		31	EFL	M	LMF
Lalo Allred		19	EFL	M	AMF/RMF
Evette Prescott		32	EFL	F	ST
Key Reserves
Tylen Clement		20	EFL	M	GK
Xalbadora Abdut Tawwab	19	EFL	F	LB/CB
Artemisia Mongan	36	EFL	F	RB
Alondra Bing		33	EFL	F	CMF
Abdul Baari Alghamdi	24	EFL	M	LMF
Graciela Goodman	34	EFL	F	AMF
Hadrien Abdul Fattaah	18	EFL	M	ST/RWF

Players In: Hadrien Abdul Fattaah - Dillvill Academy
Players Out: Cisco Peebles-Leach (retired)
Analysis: The Sundowns surprised everyone by securing third place in last season’s Second Division to reach the Premier League for only the third time in their history, pipping Yillog City on goal difference on the final day of the season. It’s a great achievement for manager Nathan Bahar-Hayward, but he has a tough job on his hands trying to keep Sunburbia in the top flight. Almost impossible, one would say, when you look at the squad that got them up - it would be fair to say the majority are on the “experienced” side of their career; with only 4 starting XI players under the age of 30, it’s definitely one of the oldest line-ups in the top flight. Evette Prescott comes into the Starting XI following the retirement of Cisco Peebles-Leech, with young Lalo Allred given the nod to replace Graciela Goodman behind the striker. They’ll have to rely heavily on the youngsters, guided by the experienced back line of Leslie McConnell, Bakar Turcotte and Abe Cornwell. Nonetheless, the signs do not look promising. Likely Finish - 16th.

Location: Toclofania, Twilight Heaven
Home Stadium: The Valiant (15,000)
Background:
Nickname: The Blades; Honours: 1x ICCS champions, 19x Twilight Heaven National Champions; Best League Finish: 7th (Division A)

Formed by the original Toclofane population following the Great Divide, that notable event during the events of WC55 which has left the portal to the Imperial Commonwealth, Toclofania are the most successful side of those originally founded by non-humans. The Blades were admitted to the league in its second season, and originally populated by Toclofane only, but over time began taking in more players of other species, and breaking into the top flight during its early expansionist era. However, following a first relegation the side crumbled away, and spent the next few decades in relative mediocrity. As the multiverse split, the non-human population and players vanished overnight, and the Blades switched back to human players, a change that eventually saw the Blades push themselves back up to the top flight on a few occasions.

Manager: Tibo Baines
Formation: 4-4-2
Likely Starting XI	Age	Nat	M/F	Positions
Muhaajir Gaber		26	EFL	M	GK
Ingrid Amundson		26	EFL	F	CB
Jaxson Cullip		23	EFL	M	CB
Mark Rock		25	EFL	M	RB
Lohan Riviere		31	EFL	M	LB
Pasclina Sherwin	30	EFL	F	CMF
Joia Norberg		26	EFL	F	CMF
Bruce Clyne-Soott	24	EFL	M	RMF
Austin Nazar		30	EFL	M	LMF
Chasity Clement		30	EFL	F	ST
Muneeb Nielsen		24	EFL	M	ST
Key Reserves
Adley Jessop		18	EFL	F	GK
Hilaire Kaya		34	EFL	F	CB
Stef Saadeh		25	EFL	M	LB
Kalia Wilkes		29	EFL	F	CMF
Edith Showell		22	EFL	F	CMF/LMF
Santos Hadian		23	EFL	M	RMF/LMF
Destine Smethwycke	22	EFL	F	ST/LWF

Players In: Adley Jessop - Bliketia Academy; Daliyah Benard - Gamerville YFC
Players Out: Perri Kayson-Redfern - Norrion Rovers ($3.1m); Alban Shaikh (retired)
Analysis: The Blades have done well for themselves since earning promotion to the Premier League 3 years ago. They would have been expected to go straight back down, but Tibo Baines has built a squad that is remarkably persistent in their battle to survive. They only finished 12th, second bottom in the tight mid-field race last season, but have not really been troubled by relegation battles for the last three seasons. And to his credit, Baines continues to refresh the team, putting his faith into an all-new back line following the retirement of Alban Sheikh, with Mhuaajir Gaber stepping up to take the gloves whilst Ingrid Amundson and Jaxson Cullip are the new centre-back partnership starting ahead of him. [bMuneeb Nielsen[/b] had an excellent performance up front last season with 10 goals, whilst Chastity Clement alongside makes for an excellent experienced strike partner. Pasclina Sherwin’s ability to control the midfield and switch defence to attack will be crucial this season in protecting that new back line. No fireworks expected, but still a solid squad nonetheless. Likely Finish - 12th.

Location: Lodgertia, Eastfield Lodge
Home Stadium: Graham Road (36,900)
Background:
Nickname: The Knights; Honours: 1x KCC champion, 4x Eastfield Lodge National Champions; Best League Finish: 3rd

Located in the wealthier suburbs of the Imperial Commonwealth's largest city, Tuntingone have managed to position themselves as the biggest side in the former capital, stealing the limelight from the former heavyweights in the city centre of Lodgertia. The Knights took advantage of the new league system and became pretty consistent mid-table finishers, and even pushing into and taking the occasional Globe Cup or Challenge Cup berth throughout the years, but have never shown much in the way of titles despite the size of the local fanbase behind them - Graham Road has only seen one King's Commonwealth Cup since the inauguration of the Premier League. And lately, Tuntingone have slipped away from their comfortably safe mid-table position and even experienced a second ever relegation, putting Lodgertia's time in the spotlight under threat.

Manager: Reggie Baig
Formation: 4-1-2-1-2
Likely Starting XI	Age	Nat	M/F	Positions
Enrica Macmillan	25	EFL	F	GK
Adelina Brekke		30	EFL	F	CB
Eugenie Wali		31	EFL	F	CB
Aurelia Hossain		31	EFL	F	RB
Nabiha Collingwood	33	EFL	F	LB
Annabel Higginson	21	EFL	F	DMF/CMF
Finlee Salik		21	EFL	F	RMF/LMF
Brooke Kipling		30	EFL	F	LMF
Mariyan Noon		33	EFL	F	AMF
Maureo Fahmy		30	EFL	M	ST
Amit Caceres		26	EFL	M	ST
Key Reserves
Corinne Ritchie		36	EFL	F	GK
Donnacha Broadbent	36	EFL	M	CB
Jasiah Nolan		23	EFL	M	LB/CB/LMF
Oshea Bryan		18	EFL	M	CMF/DMF
Cassidy Debar		19	EFL	F	RMF/LMF
Tanya Everton		24	EFL	F	AMF
Matija Allman		33	EFL	M	ST

Players In: Brisa Floyd - Revisionism Academy
Players Out: Chiquita Strange-Chevalier (retired)
Analysis: The Knights survived their first ever relegation from the Premier League in the season before last, coming on top of a three way tie by goal difference to secure 2nd place in the Second Division last season and earn promotion once more. It was certainly a humbling experience for Reggie Baig’s side, with Tuntingone once outside contenders for the UICA places in years gone by. He chooses not to shake up the team so much, and looks like putting out a side with a mix of youth and experience in their bid to remain a Premier League fixture. Amit Caceres is given a chance to shine in the mis-firing striker position, replacing Matija Allman. Having scored a dozen goals last season, fans will be hoping Maureo Fahmy has regained his scoring touch, the once-promising striker needing to lead the line for the Knights. Mariyan Noon’s experience as playmaker will also be key, whilst Eugenie Wali managed to whip some shape back into a shaky defence last season and leads the defence out once again. It’ll be a close call as to whether they can make it though. Likely Finish - 14th.

Location: Walston Brook, Eastfield Lodge
Home Stadium: Reynarn Arena (53,129)
Background:
Nickname: The Ultramarines; Honours: 1x KCC champions, 2x ICCS champions, 1x Premier League Trophy, 1x Eastfield Lodge National Champions; Best League Finish: 2nd

UR Town were one of the founding members of the Premier League, and were widely considered to be one of the original Big 5 in Eastfield Lodge at the start of the Premier League era. The Ultramarines, located in the suburb of Upper Reynarn, have always had a poor relationship with the city of Walston Brook, having historically been two separate but neighbouring towns - Walston Brook expanded, and were given city status whilst Reynarn lost their independence as it was subsumed. However, it translated into one of the best rivalries in the country, with the Two Brooks derby second only to the RGS-VLC derby in terms of atmosphere. UR Town's early Premier League exploits were a mixed bag, mainly sitting around mid-table, before a decade of UICA qualification placed them into the new Big 5. That all changed following a match-fixing scandal that almost destroyed the club - forced relegation to the third tier, and a mass sell-off of star players, resulted in the Ultramarines being sentenced to a decade in the wilderness that they have only recently started recovering from. However, a return to the Big 5 currently looks unlikely.

Manager: Casta Vindelle
Formation: 4-1-2-1-2
Likely Starting XI		Age	Nat	M/F	Positions
Ghaalib Mahmood			33	EFL	M	GK
Jovany Woodley			33	EFL	M	CB
Jillian Hammoud			21	EFL	F	CB/RB
Leandre St Brianna		21	EFL	M	RB/RMF
Brette Hackett			25	EFL	F	LB
Mazhar Conner			26	EFL	M	DMF
Candida Mina			30	EFL	F	RMF
Sydnee Pirelli			27	EFL	F	LMF
Saleem Rowlinson		32	EFL	M	AMF
Ya'qoob Mohd			33	EFL	M	ST
Hermosa Hembry			30	EFL	M	ST
Key Reserves
Maazina Luna			25	EFL	F	GK
Felicitas Brown			18	EFL	F	CB/RB/DMF
Brennan Durrani			33	EFL	M	LB
Caysen Slater			18	EFL	M	DMF/AMF
Allaire Bill-Oxden		31	EFL	F	RMF
Arian Keckwright-Olivier	23	EFL	M	AMF/LWF
Simen Davis			27	EFL	M	ST

Players In: Felicitas Brown - Tyrenam Juniors; Caysen Slater - Marepacopolis JFC; Windy Richmond - Tavernia Academy
Players Out: Brianette "Birdo" Douglas, Kemena Banner, Taiseer Crouch (retired)
Analysis: The Ultramarines managed a pretty successful league campaign last year, as they ran out as winners in the midfield battle and finished in the top half in 8th. However, the fact that they were closer to 13th place than they were to 7th just shows how close the battle was last season, and Casta Vindelle is well aware the team cannot relax. UR Town have managed to just about establish themselves as a Premier League fixture following their acrimonious relegation, and do not want to throw that away anytime soon. A few retirements does leave the squad a little lacking in experience, but the loss of Birdo will really be left, the club legend Sunrisian defender retiring after over 550 appearances. There are a couple of new faces at the back as Leandre St Brianna and Brette Hackett come in as the new full backs, but the starting XI is otherwise unchanged - Ya’qoob Mohd continues to be main man up front for the Ultramarines, although Hermosa Hembry made the Golden Boot shortlist with an impressive 14 goal haul last season. With the Ultramarines one of the most attacking sides in the division, Sydnee Pirelli is the side’s best bet for switching from defence to attack and launching the counter-attacks that could see them up the table. Likely Finish - 11th.

Location: New Lodger City, Eastfield Lodge
Home Stadium: Vorgan Park (85,000)
Background:
Nickname: The Wasps; Honours: 5x KCC champion, 4x ICCS champions, 9x Eastfield Lodge National Champions; Best League Finish: 2nd

VLC could be considered the complete opposites of cross-city rivals RGS, except in terms of success, as both were the most successful teams prior to the formation of the Premier League and both have remained in the nominal Big 5 since the League's inception. Whilst the Royals have always been part of the aristocracy, the Wasps have always been a club of the working class, situated in one of the city's poor neighbourhoods originally before the old Lodger City was destroyed in a nuclear flood. Since the rebuild of the city, Vorgan has been less of working class suburb, but nonetheless the Wasps continue to champion their working class credentials, with Vorgan Park still located well within the area and plenty of community outreach and involvement. The only team of the current Big 5 not to have won a league title, VLC have been runners-up on more occasions than any side (other than RGS), and have also featured in the second most cup-finals (other than RGS), and time will tell whether they will finally return to the top.

Manager: Semih Loiseau
Formation: 4-1-2-1-2
Likely Starting XI		Age	Nat	M/F	Positions
Marvella Allam			37	EFL	F	GK
Analena Niazi			33	EFL	F	CB
Brice Ehsan			30	EFL	M	CB
October Lie			23	EFL	F	RB
Shaniya Arshad			30	EFL	F	LB
Caroline Turcotte-Greene	25	EFL	F	DMF
Mutammam Eriksson		29	EFL	M	RMF
Davin Azim			24	EFL	M	LMF
Hatim Moffat			31	EFL	M	AMF
Fatina Jakobsen			29	EFL	F	ST
Ramsey Dean-Jamal		22	EFL	M	ST
Key Reserves
Damon Söderström-Howard		31	EFL	M	GK
Jumaana Aas			33	EFL	F	CB
Sven Zakari			33	EFL	M	LB
Walad Pour			33	EFL	F	CMF
Victoria Bassett		19	EFL	F	LMF/AMF
Andria Latham-Currie		30	EFL	F	AMF
Geraldene Benjamin		34	EFL	F	ST

Players In: Jazzmine Guillou - Jam Town YFC
Players Out: Cuartio Storr (retired)
Analysis: The Wasps had a middling season last year, managing to see off the Strawberries to secure IFCF football which is sort of the benchmark for the side from New Lodger City. Semih Loiseau is well aware that fans demand more, and especially that elusive Premier League title as well. However, they’ve not invested as heavily in big name players like the three cubs ahead of them, and it will be a struggle with an ageing squad and the Wasps’ preferred defensive style of play. Nonetheless, there have been a few changes in the starting XI, with Geraldene Benjamin and Salvatora Orme dropping in favour of Fatina Jakobsen and young talent Ramsey Dean-Jamal, who scored a hat-trick in the final game of the season, up front. In addition, Shaniya Arshad replaces Sven Zakari at left back. The evergreen Marvella Allam retains the armband and the starting spot in between the sticks for VLC at the sprightly age of 37, with Analena Niazi continuing to support her in defence. Up front, Hatim Moffat as the experienced playmaker will be key to helping the new front with their new responsibilities. However, you just don’t see them beating the main three. Likely Finish - 4th.

Location: Walston Brook, Eastfield Lodge
Home Stadium: Brook Stadium (45,323)
Background:
Nickname: Albion/The Millers; Honours: 1x KCC champion, 2x Eastfield Lodge National Champions; Best League Finish: 3rd

Walston Brook Albion are another of the founding members of the Premier League, but unlike rival UR Town, were not ever considered to be one of the bigger sides in the country. The Millers, the main team within the city of Walston Brook itself, are located on the main river passing through the city which is named after it - historically known for its multitudes of water mills and production of flour and bread which fed a large part of the northern region of Eastfield Lodge. Whilst never really challenging for honours for much of its history, Albion have always been present in the Premier League barring one relegation, and lately have come into some form of their own, their own brand of defensive football giving dividends as they have pushed into contention for IFCF places whilst also winning a KCC trophy, vacating the space left by their rivals in the division's upper echelons.

Manager: Pierpont Jonasson
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Likely Starting XI	Age	Nat	M/F	Positions
Josias Foster		33	EFL	M	GK
Torunna Soriano		27	EFL	F	CB
Said Barnard		27	EFL	M	CB
Adel Telford		34	EFL	M	RB
Baylen Woodman		29	EFL	M	LB
Joan O'Brien-Hamer	33	EFL	F	DMF
Taylor Manning		23	EFL	M	DMF/RB
Jonatony Romero		30	EFL	M	RMF
Bret Hoof		27	EFL	M	LMF
Masood Smyth		33	EFL	M	AMF
Archibald Sanson	27	EFL	M	ST
Key Reserves
Mazhar Mansur		31	EFL	M	GK
Travis Boyd		20	EFL	M	LB/CB/RB
Amie Wittman		25	EFL	F	RB
Donald Dick		30	EFL	M	DMF
Christiana Kaba		24	EFL	F	RMF
Nabhan Finlay		36	EFL	M	AMF
Mathew Thomson		23	EFL	M	ST/LWF

Players In: Kristoffer Afshar - Jam Mountain Academy; Urvi Blomqvist - Brook Academy; Ghaada Meer - Revisionism Academy
Players Out: Mateusz Hampton, Ulyaa Cowan, Harman Norris (retired)
Analysis: Albion continue to impress neutrals and frustrate the Big 5 as a persistent thorn in their sides. Last season they continued their excellent form with a fifth place finish, and level with VLC on points to boot. Pierpont Jonasson continues to work wonders with the team, opting not to make any changes to the starting XI this season. However he will have to contend with a few key players retiring including Mateusz Hampton, the experienced centre-back a long-time servant protecting the Millers goalmouth. However, they have a newer name taking up that mantle in Torunna Soriano, who continues to attract rumours about moves to one of the bigger clubs or abroad. Josias Foster continues to player her part in the Walston Brook net as one of the best keepers in the league, whilst at the other end of the pitch, Archibald Sanson is always an attacking threat even in a side that is set up to defend and grind out results - 12 goals last season saw him just outside the Golden Boot list. They’ll continue to be thorns to the Big 5, but this season might be a little off the pace. Likely Finish - 6th,

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