Second League
MD22
Ratzupalfu FC 5–2 Ineton City
FC Ineton 3–4 Elephant Town Warriors
Kinjestad Soccer 1–1 Trunkst CFT
Masmow FC 2–1 Jagomir City
Kinjestad SC 4–2 Walstreim City FC
Sun City Atoms 2–3 Malidridad FC
Ineton City actually loses in Ratzupalfu, giving Trunkst a shot to reach the promotion. They are only able to get a draw against Kinjestad Soccer. Ineton City will return to the first tier of South Newlandian football. Ratzupalfu’s win coupled with the FC Ineton losing at home to the Warriors after leading 2-0 means that the RFC is save, while the FC Ineton and the KSC are relegated, despite the latter pulling off a win against Walstreim CFC.
P 2SNSL Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Kinjestad Soccer 22 13 6 3 59 39 +20 45 Promoted
2 Masmow FC 22 11 8 3 46 33 +13 41 Promoted
3 Ineton City 22 11 3 8 39 36 +3 36 Promoted
4 Trunkst CFT 22 8 10 4 33 30 +3 34
5 Malidridad FC 22 9 7 6 40 38 +2 34
6 Elephant Town Warriors 22 9 5 8 41 41 0 32
7 Jagomir City 22 7 6 9 42 42 0 27
8 Sun City Atoms 22 6 8 8 36 37 −1 26
9 Walstreim City FC 22 6 6 10 36 43 −7 24
10 Ratzupalfu FC 22 5 6 11 44 56 −12 21
11 Kinjestad SC 22 3 9 10 41 50 −9 18 Relegated
12 FC Ineton 22 4 6 12 41 53 −12 18 Relegated
Welcome to the last matchday of the South Newlandian Soccer League! Today, we will find out who gets the IFCF spots, and who wins the league; Kinetik or the Lions! Lets jump right into the fun!
Islanders 0-0 Royals (2’) The Royals are looking for an early push here through the middle, Leon Solari with the ball here, out to Fred Marr, who is pulling in and surprises Braveheart in the Islanders’ goal! An early lead for the Royals, a team that will not be discouraged by the fact that they have nothing to play for! Southwestern Islanders 0-1 Sophie City Royals
Lions 0-0 Rhinos (3’) Lambros Tantalopoulos here with the ball, looking to get a good pass going. Out to the left side with Lancaster, a pass to Zeman, and a terrific reaction in the goal by Henry Garza! Marsh didn’t look great there, but Garza clears it to a corner.
United 0-0 Guards (5’) Matthew Steel with possession for the Guards, he is going to try to go for a bit here himself, pulls past Underwood here. Steel has got room, Gibson is open on the right side. Steel takes it himself, moves into the box, and Andalay has no chance! The Guards jump up top here, a nice play by Steel! Newport United 0-1 Ruditown Guards
Islanders 0-1 Royals (7’) Corner for Sophie City, Solari will take it. The ball is coming into the middle, Fred Marr has his head there, the ball bounces to Oreales, and the Royals score! Two-nothing, the Royals are claiming an early lead here for the last game. Southwestern Islanders 0-2 Sophie City Royals
Wanderers 0-0 Jecken (8’) The Wanderers probably need to win today, and they have a good free kick here. A chance for the Brenecian, Stefan Blake; the ball comes into the middle, and Weibo tries to go up for it; misses it, the ball bounces towards the goal and hits the post! Cleared by Anderson, this was a good chance the Wanderers just left unused.
Lions 0-0 Rhinos (12’) McMora has space for the Lions and is looking to use it, pulls past Cortez there, ball is coming into the middle. Bernard Zeman, the Lions’ star, has it, and his shot leaves Garza no chance! The Lions jump ahead in the table, Kinetik needs a goal! Walstreim Lions 1-0 Ratzupalfu Rhinos
Wanderers 0-0 Jecken (13’) Jecken needs to win today if they want to get back into the Challangers’ Cup. Here’s Johnson with the ball for them, looking for an opening, a pass back to Kearney and it is a double pass; Johnson will try to go one on one with Hodson, goes past him, and takes a shot! John Bramas has been paying attention, the ball is caught without a problem.
Lions 1-0 Rhinos (16’) Having shocked the Rhinos early, the Lions are looking to cement their lead here. A corner for McMora is always dangerous, he brings it in, Dawood goes up for it, and the ball hits the crossbar! Back into play, Umkala is there to get it as far away as possible.
EVFC 0-0 Town FC (17’) The FC also needs to win today to keep their hopes alive, but against one of their biggest rivals, that will be difficult. A double pass between Levy and Toussaint, and the Chromatik comes wide open! Only Gates left to beat, and Toussaint curves around him, puts the ball into the net! Valley takes a lead, and for the moment takes the last IFCF spot! Elephant Valley FC 1-0 Elephant Town FC
Kinetik 0-0 Rüsselsheim (19’) Kinetik has been very quiet here early in the game, but they need a score soon; if the Lions win, they need to win too. Tadataka has it in the backfield, and this will be a long pass to the quick Saunders! He escapes Ed Qi, and only Olfinger is left to try to stop him! Olfinger takes a dive at the ball, gets his fingers on it, but the ball bounces towards the net, deflected off Saunders! With the net empty, he brings Kinetik the lead in the game and the standing! Kinetik jumps back to the top! Kinetik Islanders 1-0 FC Rüsselsheim
United 0-1 Guards (26’) United has the ball with Wood here; after the early goal, they look to get back in this game. A pass to Leigh, and the ball goes to Bryse! Suddenly, there’s space for the Xannerian, and he will take it! Driscoll tries to get to him, a shot from a distance leaves Rigby speechless! United equalizes this game, it’s all tied up! Newport United 1-1 Ruditown Guards
Islanders 0-2 Royals (30’) The Royals back with the ball, the Islanders have been mostly busy running. A long pass here to Carragher, Kay beat in coverage, he’s got some room. A pass to Fountain, he takes it, and caught by Braveheart.
Lions 1-0 Rhinos (33’) The Rhinos still have something to play for, and even if they didn’t, they wouldn’t just hand the Lions the win. They are fighting, McKay has the ball here for a corner. He’s looking to get it inside, and Tshabala goes up for it, jumps higher than Samules, and the young South Newlandian leaves Rinus Wever no chance! It’s tied, and the Lions are in trouble now! Walstreim Lions 1-1 Ratzupalfu Rhinos
Kinetik 1-0 FC Rüsselsheim (39’) Kinetik is trying to hold on to that lead, but Rüsselsheim will certainly try to play spoiler, as any upstanding, honest South Newlandian team would. That’s Sporet in action, pass to Marshal, to Yu Wei, and he goes down, fouled by Doyle! Penalty Rüsselsheim! We’ll be right back when it’s taken.
EVFC 1-0 Town FC (40’) Elephant Town in possession with McBride up the left side, passes Pearce, has room, steps up, has lots of space, looking for Cunningham, there he is, wide open, and a score! The Sylestonian ties the game up, and for the moment, the Wanderers retake the last IFCF spot! Elephant Valley FC 1-1 Elephant Town FC
Kinetik 1-0 FC Rüsselsheim (41’) Yu Wei will not take it, he has been the one fouled; Sporet will step up instead. It is going to be Sporet against Varney, Varney against Sporet; Sporet sends Varney to the wrong corner, the game is tied! Kinetik still in the lead, but one Walstreim goal can change everything. Kinetik Islanders 1-1 FC Rüsselsheim
Wanderers 0-0 Jecken (45’) And the ref will end the first half between Jecken and the Wanderers. Neither side did a lot so far, but for the Wanderers, it would be enough so far. Jecken needs to step up, the Wanderers are content just holding this.
Islanders 0-2 Royals (45’) The Royals are looking good here again, McCullough to Wei Zhiqiang, he’s got a little bit of room, a pass to Lucian Carragher who is now wide open, perfect timing! And there’s a score, Braveheart without a chance! The Royals score again! Southwestern Islanders 0-3 Sophie City Royals
Lions 1-1 Rhinos (45’) And it’s halftime in Walstreim! We’ve seen a good game so far, but the Lions probably need to win today to keep a good shot. The Rhinos have been really impressive in the second half of the season, and continue that today.
Kinetik 1-1 Rüsselsheim (45+1’) And it is halftime in New Colk as well. Kinetik seemed to be in control of this game throughout, but the game is tied, and that’s a risky situation for Kinetik. Rüsselsheim, who have every reason to slow down with the upcoming cup final, have been impressing.
EVFC 1-1 Town FC (45+2’) That is Holcomb, a pass to Levy, Bradden has got some space; EVFC looking for another score here before the half. Bradden has it, brings it to Toussaint, a shot, but Gates is there, no score here.
United 1-1 Guards (45+3) Underwood with possession for Newport, has got a little bit of room, with a pass to Bryse, the Xannerian has got a bit of room, and Martin Stone comes open! A great pass, a shot, and Rigby can’t get there! United takes the lead! Newport United 2-1 Ruditown Guards
EVFC 1-1 Town FC (45+3’) And it is halftime in the Dome! Town with a good showing so far, and the EVFC needs a goal to have a chance, but right now, it’s not looking like it.
United 2-1 Guards (45+4’) And the last game goes to the break as well. Newport United played an impressive first season, and they have chances to jump into 9th with a win today. The Guards will have an important off-season to rebuild either way.
With that, all the games have gone to the half!
Newport United 2-1 Ruditown Guards
Valley Wanderers 0-0 Jecken Newport
Kinetik Islanders 1-1 FC Rüsselsheim
Southwestern Islanders 0-3 Sophie City Royals
Elephant Valley FC 1–1 Elephant Town FC
Walstreim Lions 1-1 Ratzupalfu Rhinos
All the four relevant games are tied right now, giving us the following final table at the moment:
P SNSL Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Kinetik Islanders 22 12 5 5 44 38 +6 41 Champions, CL, "CEdC"
2 Walstreim Lions 22 11 7 4 62 45 +17 40 CC, "CEdC"
3 Valley Wanderers 22 9 7 6 52 49 +3 34 CC
4 Elephant Valley FC 22 8 8 6 45 37 +8 32
5 Jecken Newport 22 9 5 8 45 39 +6 32
6 Ratzupalfu Rhinos 22 8 8 6 23 20 +3 32
7 Sophie City Royals 22 8 6 8 47 44 +3 30
8 FC Rüsselsheim 22 7 8 7 38 36 +3 29
9 Newport United 22 7 6 9 27 28 −1 27
10 Elephant Town FC 22 8 3 11 38 49 −11 27
11 Ruditown Guards 22 5 9 8 27 31 −4 24
12 Southwestern Islanders 22 1 6 15 21 53 −32 9 Relegated
With that, Kinetik would take the trophy, and the Wanderers would hold on to the last spot. But there’s 45 more minutes to play!
Islanders 0-3 Royals (48’) It is going to be a free kick for the Royals after Rivers fouled Fountain; Leon Solari is going to take a chance just outside the penalty box. A shot, and Braveheart doesn’t even react! The ball is in the net, the Royals make it one more! Southwestern Islanders 0-4 Sophie City Royals
Lions 1-1 Rhinos (49’) The Lions really need a score here, and they will try to increase the pressure on Garza. Lambros Tantalopoulos has it, looking to create; and a well-timed pass to Dawood! He’s all alone, except for Umkala trying to catch up. Dawood enters the box, but a great hustle there by the TJUN-ian, and he manages to grab the ball away to a corner! Zeman was open, Dawood might have had a chance to make more of this.
Kinetik 1-1 Rüsselsheim (51’) Kinetik could shut everything down with a win today, and leave the Lions no chance. Saunders has it here, back to Bois-Miller, and there’s a pass to Avea, who’s got room! Olfinger comes out of the goal looking to block the shot, The Tikariotian looks to get it over him, it gets over the goalie, and bounces from the crossbar behind the goal! That was bad luck, that could’ve been the goal they were looking for.
Lions 1-1 Rhinos (54’) The Rhinos have been under big pressure, but they can clear the ball away here with Krammnik shooting it away. It gets to Knight, who passes Lancaster, and finds himself with some open room! A good counter, it’s three on two, and Murphy is wide open! A pass, and there’s only Wever left to save it! Murphy puts it right through his legs and the Rhinos are on top! Right now, they would not only knock the Lions out, but also jump into the last IFCF spot! Walstreim Lions 1-2 Ratzupalfu Rhinos
Wanderers 0-0 Jecken (56’) Jecken Newport with possession, that is Canning-Meagher, gets the ball to Bishop, Jecken try to grind their way through here, and Bishop goes down in the penalty box! Fouled by Schaefer, and Jecken gets a huge chance to jump up top! We’ll be right back with it.
United 2-1 Guards (57’) Dudley has it for United, looking to put this game away. A pass to the other side to Leigh, very precisely played, and here is Whiteley! A shot from a distance is no real problem for a goalkeeper like Rigby.
Wanderers 0-0 Jecken (58’) Emir Aga will step up to shoot the penalty against John Bramas. Aga has sored all of the four penalty kicks he took so far this season, and this one makes no exception! Bramas guessed the corner, but he can’t stop the precise shot. Jecken up top, jumping into the last IFCF spot! Valley Wanderers 0-1 Jecken Newport
Lions 1-2 Rhinos (60’) An hour has been played and the Lions desperately need to get back into this game. Lambros Tantalopoulos is stepping up this game, and he tries to dribble through himself; leaves McKay looking lost, has room in the middle, but Hall is coming for him; he gets a shot off, it missed the goal, but Hall hit Lambros Tantalopoulos at the knee! The young Vdaran is screaming, clearly not on purpose by Hall here, but he is sent off! Rhinos with a man less, but Lambros Tantalopoulos will not be able to continue playing, he is taken off; we sure hope he gets well soon.
United 2-1 Guards (61’) Gibson has it for the Guards at the corner. Guards always dangerous with corners, here comes the ball, Gibson is looking for Hwang up the middle, he jumps over Price, a header and Andalay has no chance! The Guards with the equalized this time! Newport United 2-2 Ruditown Guards
Islanders 0-4 Royals (64’) The Islanders have basically been a no-show in their last top tier game for a while, here in front of their own fans, a disappointing finish. Maybe right here, Marsden trying to get through the defense. Driscoll is left watching, and Sjarsen will have to salvage that; but Marsden puts it in! Southwestern Islanders 1-4 Sophie City Royals
Kinetik 1-1 Rüsselsheim (67’) Kinetik is in control now, with the Lions trailing, but Rüsselsheim will not spoon-feed them a win. A corner here for the Savojar, Shipulin looking to get in into the middle. A flank into the middle, Batos goes up for it, over Allman, and a header right into the goal! Varney didn’t look great there, but what a strike by Rüsselsheim, taking the lead! Kinetik still ahead in the race right now, but the Lions are just one goal away! Kinetik Islanders 1-2 FC Rüsselsheim
Lions 1-2 Rhinos (69’) The Lions are playing more aggressive now and that opens up room for the Rhinos. McKay with possesion, drops it back to Cortez up the left side. He’s got tons of open room. A pass to Tshabala, a shot, and a brilliant reaction in the goal by Rinus Wever, keeping the Lions alive! Nice save!
United 2-2 Guards (72’) Andalay has the ball in hand for United here, looking to send it deep into the Guards’ half, and he does; Whiteley escapes and has room! Medrano fell down there, and Whiteley is going towards Rigby! Rigby comes out of the goal, and Whiteley gives it to Stone, an open net, and United is back on top! Newport United 3-2 Ruditown Guards
Islanders 1-4 Royals (74’) The Royals had chances to reach the international spots this season, they ultimately fell short; but maybe then can at least go into the offseason with a bang. Solari has the ball, finds Carragher up field again, there’s a chance, but Braveheart with a good reaction, and the ball goes to a corner.
Wanderers 0-1 Jecken (77’) The Wanderers really need at least one goal here if they do not want to lose out on international play. Blake loses the football, a counter rolls for Jecken. Johnson with it on the right side, has space, looking for Bjorn Cohen here, a good pass, and Bramas without a chance! Jecken with a second goal, and they have great chances to reach that last spot now! Valley Wanderers 0-2 Jecken Newport
Islanders 1-4 Royals (78’) A penalty for the Royals! Solari was fouled by Pit just inside the box, and Fred Marr will get a chance to score against Braveheart. Marr tries to get it off quickly, sends the goalie to the wrong side, and the Royals make it five. Southwestern Islanders 1-5 Sophie City Royals
Lions 1-2 Rhinos (80’) The Lions are still looking for that equalizer, but the Rhinos’ defense, the best in the league, has been rock solid. Maybe with a corner here. McMora there with the ball, gets it inside, Dawood goes up for it, it bounces for Blew, and the Tikariotian slams it in! Lions tie it up and jump on top in the standings! What a goal! Walstreim Lions 2-2 Ratzupalfu Rhinos
Kinetik 1-2 Rüsselsheim (82’) Kinetik needs a goal now, Tadataka has it, he wants this, he really does; he’s trying to step into Hideo’s footsteps here. The Squidroidian to the Murphtannian, Saunders with room, gets a pass to Bois-Miller, and the goal! Olfinger without a chance, Kinetik also ties it and is back on top! What an important goal! Kinetik Islanders 2-2 FC Rüsselsheim
Wanderers 0-2 Jecken (84’) The Wanderers have certainly not given this up; they have a chance here with Ji Weibo in possession, shakes off Helman, has space, takes a shot, and it bounces off the post! The Wanderers without luck here as the ball rolls out of the field.
Kinetik 2-2 Rüsselsheim (87’) Rüsselsheim is still fighting for everything they can get; they’d love to play a little bit of spoiler here. Sporet with the ball again, to Shipulin, and the Savojar takes a shot! It’s flying, sinks perfectly into the corner! No chance for Varney, a perfect strike, and that will be received very well in Walstreim, across the country! The Lions are back on top! Kinetik Islanders 2-3 FC Rüsselsheim
EVFC 1-1 Town FC (90’) The referee ends the first game here right on time, as the EVFC lets a massive chance to take the last spot go. Town really held them down in the second half here, this game is over.
Islanders 1-5 Royals (90’) And the Southwestern Islanders will have a chance to go down fighting here. A corner, taken by Winters, into the middle, Braveheart is there too, Pit gets his foot on it and the goalie has it in front of his feet! Braveheart nets it in, the first goalkeeper to score this season! Southwestern Islanders 2-5 Sophie City Royals
United 3-2 Guards (90+1’) And the referee will end it in Newport as well. United with a strong finish, while the Guards will fall into 11th; they can be glad this isn’t a relegation spot this year. They’ve got work ahead of them this offseason.
Lions 2-2 Rhinos (90+1’) Everything is still in jeopardy here, but another score for the Lions would nearly seal it away. Zeman with the ball, dribbles through the defense, plays himself free, a shot, but Garza with a great reflex! The game remains tied, the ball is cleared by Umkala.
Wanderers 0-2 Jecken (90+1’) The referee has given the Wanderers five minutes to work with; this game is not over. Lowe to Chung, to Ji Weibo, who just hammers it on the goal, and it’s in! Tausig couldn’t see it, and the Wanderers are only a goal away! Can they make something happen here? Valley Wanderers 1-2 Jecken Newport
Islanders 2-5 Royals (90+2’) And the Southwestern Islanders are done playing the last few minutes of their time in the top league. The Royals send them over the edge; a very solid finish for them.
Kinetik 2-3 Rüsselsheim (90+3’) Kinetik, suddenly shoved out of the top spot, need a goal, urgently. One more chance here with a corner, Tadataka into the middle, Varney, Bois-Miller go up for it, the ball bounces around in the box, and Cochrane gets it away! The ball is slammed out of the box, and Kinetik will have to try some more.
Lions 2-2 Rhinos (90+3’) The game is over in Walstreim, and all there’s left to do for the Lions is to watch the game in New Colk.
Wanderers 1-2 Jecken (90+4’) With the Rhinos and the EVFC failing to win, a draw is all the Wanderers need. They’ve got a chance here, with Blake in possesion, a great pass to Chung, but the ball is taken away by Anderson. The referee ends the game, it’s over, Jecken Newport is back to international play while the Wanderers just miss out. Regardless, a great season for the Wanderers; Martin Thord has made this team really competitive, and finishing ahead of their big brother in the EVFC will be a nice bonus as well.
Kinetik 2-3 Rüsselsheim (90+5’) Kinetik needs a goal, right now. Wilkinson in possesion for Rüsselsheim, and the game is over! Celebrations in Walstreim; the Lions have defended their title by the skin of their teeth! Kinetik, with such as great season, so much success, Alexander Allman in what is likely his last season has shaped this team so well; only for this frankly saddening finish.
Lions 2-2 Rhinos (--) And the players in Walstreim will be lifting a trophy! It’s not the original; that one is across the country in New Colk, but the players will not care! Zeman will be first to push it into the air, and the Lions are back in the Champions’ League!
The final table:
P SNSL Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Walstreim Lions 22 11 7 4 63 46 +17 40 Champions, CL, "CEdC"
2 Kinetik Islanders 22 12 4 6 45 40 +5 40 CC, "CEdC"
3 Jecken Newport 22 10 4 8 47 40 +7 34 CC
4 Valley Wanderers 22 9 6 7 53 51 +2 33
5 Elephant Valley FC 22 8 8 6 45 37 +8 32
6 Ratzupalfu Rhinos 22 8 8 6 24 21 +3 32
7 FC Rüsselsheim 22 8 7 7 40 37 +3 31
8 Sophie City Royals 22 8 6 8 49 46 +3 30
9 Newport United 22 7 6 9 28 29 −1 27
10 Elephant Town FC 22 8 3 11 38 49 −11 27
11 Ruditown Guards 22 5 9 8 28 32 −4 24
12 Southwestern Islanders 22 1 6 15 23 55 −32 9 Relegated
The Cup Final
Masmow FC 1–1 FC Rüsselsheim (1–3 AET)
Rüsselsheim successfully defend their title in Masmow after a great fight, once again in extra time. They had been ahead early with Shipulin, and two goals by Yu Wei have ended in extra time. That will also bring the FCR back into the Challengers’ Cup, despite the disappointing end to their season in the league. They have been the first team in Newlandian history to win the cup while facing not a single team from the top tier.