The 30th Campionato Esportiva - Everything Thread

by **Sylestone** » Fri Jul 09, 2021 9:00 pm

SYLESTONE NATIONAL HUMAN FOOTBALL TEAM

Campionato Esportiva 30

KITS:

Home Kit:

Away Kit:

Big shout out to Ziwana for making this kit.

Sylestone will be using their home kits for the majority of the time, although if they come across a side who plays in a similar kit, they can change if need be.

OVERVIEW:

For just the second time, the Sylestone national human football team is leaving Sylestonean shores for the 30th Campionato Esportiva. The first time was for the Mike Sarzo Memorial Trophy, where they finished 3rd - the second edition in a row where Sylestone were able to reach a semifinal. However, a couple of years onwards, they have banded together once again to challenge for the most prestigious Esportivan title there is - the one for association football.

OOC TECHNICAL:

Style Modifier: -1
RP Permissions: As long as it does not include cheating or killing, I’m fine with it. If you wish to injure my players, let me know in advance and I’ll get in touch with you.

IC TECHNICAL:

Nickname: The Hawthorns
Formation: 4-1-2-3

STAFF:

Coach:
Eli Harman
Age: 38
Club Side: AFC Droves (Sylestone)
About: In all honesty, Eli Harman was quite a shock choice for this job. However, he is certainly a suitable one. His side, the AFC Droves, are favourites for promotion to the Toilet League this year - their side is certainly the strongest they have ever boasted. He places a large emphasis on stamina and endurance and is certainly not afraid to push the side to their extremes. This will be his toughest job yet, though, and whether he is up for it remains to be seen.

Manager:
Brian Murphy
Age: 46
Club: Capital FC (Sylestone)
About: Unarguably one of the best managers currently in Sylestone, Brain Murphy fully and wholeheartedly deserves this job. When it comes to tactics, he is one of the most shrewd out there. Currently, he is the manager of Capital FC and over the past three seasons, has led them to two titles. He prefers to give people a chance if they have a bad game, but likes to use his substitutions. He’s quite neutral and can really work with whatever formation, although prefers to lean slightly on the attacking side.

GOALKEEPERS:

Name				Age		Gender		Club
Sean Halliday			32		M		Rangers (Hebitaka)
Charlie Barrett			24		M		Halpenley City FC (Sylestone )
Jonah Hickson			28		M		WSR AFC (Ko-oren )

It was a tough selection to find the best three Sylestonean goalkeepers out there. Very tough. Sean Halliday pretty much had that starting spot sealed since talks even began, but Charlie Barrett, Jonah Hickson and Verity Cavendish of Betham FC were all left fighting for only two spots. In the end, Barrett and Hickson were selected over Cavendish, mainly due to their slightly longer reach and their respective never-say-die attitudes.
Halliday will be the starting keeper in the Hawthorns starting XI, continuing to perform over in Hebitaka for a couple of years now. However, there are some signs of him aging as he is already 32, and doesn’t seem to have the willingness to dive around as much anymore. If he has a bad game, Charlie Barrett at only 24 years of age will not hesitate to step in, with all 190cm of height on his side. He also still shows some signs of youth, though, which other teams may be able to exploit. Hickson is a bit of a mix of Halliday and Barrett. He has some of Halliday’s collectedness and a bit of Barrett’s determination, although doesn’t really excel in either department. He may be the third-choice goalkeeper in the side, but you can be assured he’ll be asking questions.

DEFENDERS:

Name				Age		Gender		Club
LB: Lyla Holmes			31		F		Chamberley City (Sylestone )
LCB: Janelle Oliver		28		F		Chamberley City (Sylestone )
RCB: Joseph Tasserton		28		M		Kinjestad Soccer (South Newlandia )
RB: Jack Townsend		26		M		Bikarish (Poafmersia)
LB: Thomas Davis		23		M		Valley Wanderers (South Newlandia )
LCB: Sophia Pearson		24		F		Cleorough FC (Sylestone )
RCB: Mitchell Stevenson		24		M		West Akusha CF (Bollonich )
RB: Luke Mitchell		30		M		Halpenley City FC (Sylestone )

Despite there being a fair few surprise selections in this mix, the Sylestonean defence certainly looks quite formidable. At a first glance, there appears to be a lack of real weak links, although only the right-back position looks incredibly secure, with Jack Townsend and Luke Mitchell arguably Sylestone’s best two current defenders.
Lyla Holmes of Chamberley City has taken over the starting left-back position, due to Mason Steyn’s retirement from international football. After a brilliant season in South Newlandia where he was a substitute in the SNSL team of the year, Thomas Davis has come back from being a substitute for Dunkirk Athletic to a reserve for the national team, continuing his run to the top.
Janelle Oliver is undoubtedly the best centre-back in all of Sylestone, so she was a shoo-in for the starting XI. Joseph Tasserton as the other starting defender, though, was probably the most surprising selection in all. However, he’s looked good for a long time, and he’s certainly deserved it.
24-year-olds Sophia Pearson and Mitchell Stevenson - two players to play in the 48th and 49th edition of the Di Bradini Cup, will be joining Oliver and Tasserton respectively as the reserves for the centre-back position. There was quite a tussle to see who would get these spots, but in the end, the two of them deserved it.
Jack Townsend, following a reasonably successful season with Bikarish in Poafmersia, looking to expand his game to the next level, is joining the Sylestone lineup as one of their best and most experienced players, despite being only 26 years of age. At 30, Luke Mitchell is also quite an experienced player, but lacks something that Townsend appears to have, and is why he is being slated into the reserve spot.

As for tactics, the centre-backs may occasionally go on runs but one will almost certainly be the very last defender, while the wing-backs are likely to occasionally push forward when on the front foot. Overall, the wing-backs are generally the more aggressive and are more likely to be booked than Oliver or Tasserton and their reserves, although neither are afraid to go in for the tackle.

MIDFIELDERS:

Name				Age		Gender		Club
CDM: Raphael Brown (c)		26		M		Belgrave (Nephara )
LM: Cayden Holmes		23		M		Elephant Valley FC (South Newlandia )
RM: Abigail Jones 		21		F		Omnio (Chromatika )
CDM: Penelope Battle		29		F		Lakeshore (Quebec and Shingoryeo )
LM: Aaron Dodge			27		M		Northport Meadows (Squidroidia )
RM: Amelia Turnbull		27		F		Katham FC (Sylestone )

After transferring from Capital FC to Belgrave in Nephara, Raphael Brown has continued to improve immensely, with a calm head and brilliant general footballing skills that makes him an easy selection for this team. At 26 years of age, he still has many years left in him and he probably isn’t even at his heights. Brown will captain the Sylestonean side to the Campionato Esportiva as the defensive midfielder, where his main role will be threading balls out to the wings and through the opposition defence. A tough role if any, but something he will be able to pull off.
After being awarded player of the season with Capital FC a couple of cycles ago in the Toilet League and selected in the second team of the year in South Newlandia only recently, Cayden Holmes has been rewarded with a place in the starting XI over the experienced Aaron Dodge. He will be partnered by 21-year-old right midfielder Abigail Jones, who was selected following a strong season for Cleorough FC before being transferred to Omnio in Chromatika to further build her game.
Penelope Battle will play as the reserve defensive midfielder, although she can really play any position within the Sylestonean midfield if Murphy so insists. She has good ball skills and is a brilliant passer, and has a right to feel hard done by for failing to make the starting XI. Aaron Dodge hasn’t been playing too well in recent times, so Holmes will be starting over him while Amelia Turnbull is waiting on the bench after being an integral part of Katham FC’s breakout campaign last Poo League season.

The defensive midfielder’s main job is to try and thread the balls through to the forwards or out to the midfielders and wingers if possible - something both Brown and Battle are both certainly very capable of doing. All four midfielders also have a fair bit of pace to outstrip defenders when on the attack and are also sufficient passers and crossers when the need arises. It will be hard to break past them, but not entirely impossible.

WINGERS AND FORWARDS:

Name				Age		Gender		Club
LW: Rose Fleetwood		23		F		Raven River (Nephara )
RW: Valentine Cocher		29		M		Pesfield Trees FC (Sylestone )
CF: Liam Cunningham		30		M		Elephant Town FC (South Newlandia )
LW: Lucas Drover		31		M		Betham FC (Sylestone )
RW: Savannah Edwards		33		F		Avondale Beach SC (Sylestone )
CF: Harrison Gilchrist		22		M		Alexandria City (Xanneria )

Rose Fleetwood, despite being a centre-forward by nature, has adapted to pursue a path as Sylestone’s left wing, using her pace to break through the defence. She has an excellent cross but isn’t quite as good as finishing as she was a couple of seasons ago, but certainly has a wealth of talent and experience under her belt following a season with Raven River in Nephara.
Valentine Cocher had yet another brilliant season with Pesfield and although he’s looking to move away, it certainly hasn’t hindered his chances of being selected for the Sylestonean national team for the 30th Campionato Esportiva. He’s currently in the prime of his career and has an excellent pass and cross although his finish could do with a bit of work. As for Liam Cunningham, he has a fair bit of finishing capabilities and will take most, if not all, spot and free kicks, although the wingers will take the corners. He’s not a great passer, but has some seriously good ball skills and can be a bit hot-headed at times.
Lucas Drover and Savannah Edwards are handy substitutes for Fleetwood and Cocher respectively and although they miss something the starters have, they are both certainly very good players, although they are beginning to age a bit. Each probably only has a few years left in them, but there are many upcoming forwards and wingers of whom will not hesitate to take their places when they eventually retire from international football.
Harrison Gilchrist, at only 22 years of age, is the final player in the Sylestonean squad. He’s been around for what feels like ages and has an immensely bright future as a forward, with astonishing pace to outrun almost any defenders that come in for the tackle. He’s quite a good passer and is a good finisher, too. He’s spent the last few seasons at Alexandria City in Xanneria to help develop his game, although he may well move away soon to really show his skills to the world.

The Hawthorns definitely have the forward lineup to really challenge the best defences in Esportiva, but they appear to lack the finishing prowess other nations have under their belt. If they can find it, Sylestone will be a joy to watch, but if not, then they may well flunk it out at the group stage.

It’s certainly a strong side, but the question is, is it strong enough? Because these guys have the ability to take it far, but whether they’ll be able to do it remains another question. Will they do better than the Sentients have in previous editions? Or will they fall at their feet?

by **Kaldtfjell** » Sat Jul 10, 2021 1:03 pm

Welcome to Kaldtfjell

Kaldtfjell is a nation of around 9 million people in the mountains of central Esportiva. The country is built around the Steinnselva, the river that runs through the centre of Kaldtfjell, with major cities dotted along the length of the Steinnselva. As such, the geography of the nation is defined by rock and water, and by peaks and valleys.

The nation’s capital, Hornungsvagr, is also its largest city, found at the mouth of the Steinnselva where it feeds into what Kaldtfjellers refer to as the Hovdingshavet. The capital is a gorgeous but small city built around the delta and the bay, filled with brightly painted wooden houses, some of which stand partially on stilts in the bay. As such, landing in Hornungsvagr over the lake, with a view of the colourful houses and the snow-capped mountains behind the city, is a breathtaking experience.

The city itself is home to about 750,000 people, far higher than any other settlement in Kaldtfjell. There are other decent sized settlements in the nation though, mostly dotted around the Steinnselva. The city of Steinnkjer can be found at the top of the river, built at the foot of the Steinntinden, one of the largest mountains in the nation. It can only be reached by one road, the Skarstind, which follows the Steinnselva from Brumundal up to the second largest city in the nation. Brumundal itself is found in a valley, and is prone to flooding from the river, especially at times of heavy rain. Many other small settlements between Brumundal and Steinnkjer are built alongside the Skarstind, as this was a vital artery for trade and survival in years past. Notable examples of this include Vigrstad and Drangadalr.

Away from the river, settlements have only tended to develop in modern times, as reliance on the Steinnselva and Hovdingshavet lessened and transport could occur over land, not just on water. The largest of these is Svolborg, a town built around a mining operation in the mountain that has since grown to be one of the largest settlements in the nation. While many settlements on the Steinnselva rely on industries built around free access to water, such as fishing, steel, and paper making, the industries found away from the river are very different. Some, like Svolborg, are dependent on mining, with others relying on logging or fur farming, with the latter being the main industry of Hvitirseid, one of the fastest growing towns in the nation, and notable for its placement between two of Kaldtfjell’s largest lakes.

Outside of the major settlements, the landscape of Kaldtfjell is beautiful if harsh. The cold, mountainous nature of the country means that you’ll have to wrap up warm if you come to visit, but you’ll be amazed by the towering mountains, glistening rivers and lakes, and gorgeous snow-covered forests. Much of the nation away from the major settlements is untouched, and many citizens will encourage you to carry a gun in case of an encounter with aggressive bears, and they won’t be entirely joking. Despite this, many Kaldtfjellers spend large amounts of time in the outdoors, especially hiking, skiing, and climbing. While not many tourists have been known to visit Kaldtfjell thanks to the largely closed borders under the previous Hovding, Steinar Torgnysson, his son and the new leader of the nation, Arnfinn Steinarsson, has opened the nation up and actively encouraged travel. Maybe your next winter holiday will be to beautiful Kaldtfjell…

by **A random Place** » Sat Jul 10, 2021 1:07 pm

Roster for A random Place

Permissions and Style mod:

Choose my lineup: Whatever
Choose my goalscorers: I won’t care
Godmod scoring events: Do what floats your boat
RP injuries to my players: Couldn’t care less
Godmod injuries to my players: Go right ahead
Give yellow cards to my players: I don’t mind
Give red cards to my players: Do whatever you want to
Godmod other events: Feel free to

Style mod: 5

Trivia Information:

In A random Place, anything is decided by random luck. Every month, a random president is selected out of literally anyone in the country to decide everything. The people are aware of the obvious downsides, but never cared. The latest randomly decided President, a 9-year-old Soccer fan named Doodus Lanksman, decided (among several other, perhaps even more stupid things) that there would be a random squad of players entering the Campionato Esportiva, just for fun, after randomly being re-elected. A random Place had only recently found out that they were technically located in Esportiva, which no one there really cared about. As such, here is the team the Randoms will be sending.

GK: Hillary Daugherty, 38
LB: Gino Hodge, 38
CB: Georgia Pennington, 35
RB: Oren Antwan Todd, 20
CM: Clemente Shepherd, 23
CM: Sally Rita Yates, 28
LM: Ida Sadie Caldwell, 22
OM: Moises Hull, 21
RM: Regina Hopkins, 22
ST: Linda Zimmerman, 21
ST: Kelvin Ted Valdez, 24

Bench:
GK: Ivory Cristopher Cummings, 39
D: Carissa Vazquez, 23
MF: Wanda Carly Phelps, 20
MF: Marion Lee, 22
ST: Sandy Davis, 29
ST: Conrad Graham Espinoza, 29

Head coach:
As a head coach, the Randoms decided to give Brian Adkins, the manager of the Tumbran team Newton Wanderers AFC the job, because no better options were available, and he was foolish enough to still call the Randoms back after what happened two years ago. He gets to try and teach 17 Randoms how to play football. Different Randomers, in fact. In true Randomer fashion, they will rely mostly on luck. Please feel free to make things as ridiculous as you want.

by **Zeta Reka and Hugeltaldom** » Sat Jul 10, 2021 5:49 pm

National Football Team of Zeta Reka and Hügeltaldom
Fudbalska reprezentacija Zeta Reka i Hugeltaldom, Rekadom-hügeltaldom Fussballnationalmannschaft
Campionato Esportiva 30
Team Information

Roster


Pos    ## Name                           Age  Height   Aps.  Gl   As  Club*
GK     01 Dejan Wasić                    30   1.93m    26    0    0   Montreal Koreana (Quebec)
GK     12 Zlatko Wukowić                 27   1.86m    69    0    0   Lonngeylin City (Vilita)
GK     23 Branislaw Mucić                21   1.85m     5    0    0   DD Porto Nowi
LB     04 Zaur-Luka Igorić               23   1.77m    52    6   11   Ogroven Vanguardi FK
L/R/CB 16 Hermann Hamppe                 26   1.79m    29    0    1   Aleiusia Capital
R/CB   70 Wladan Momirić                 24   1.80m     0    0    0   Aleiusia Capital
RB     05 Yuri Kewić                     27   1.72m    42    1   10   DD Porto Nowi
CB     03 Steffanow Kostessen            26   1.81m    40    1    5   Aleiusia Capital
CB     13 Ali Faruq                      27   1.85m    15    0    0   Dí Maozöxê (Farfadillis)
CB     25 Abu-Ali Rasim                  26   1.82m     3    0    0   Preo Team
CB     47 Yousef Iwanić                  21   1.97m     2    0    0   DD Porto Nowi
DM     06 Stani Gröss                    28   1.74m    82    0   17   1830 Cathair (Audioslavia)
DM     39 Lazar Macek-Leibberman         21   1.74m     7    0    0   Aleiusia Capital
CM     10 Stanimir Rekawić               24   1.74m    59    9   13   Coret Hawks (Nephara)
CM     65 K.A. Stewanowić                22   1.77m     1    1    0   Winnipeg United (Quebec)
C/AM   11 Želmir Kolarowić (c)           32   1.90m   102   30   25   Kven FK
C/AM   33 Marko Opština                  21   1.83m     3    1    0   Sanford Der Berg PREMIER FK
L/RW   18 Stojan Heiden                  28   1.63m    59   15    3   AK Stanimir
L/RW   08 Arnald Gal                     24   1.77m    56   22    2   CSKA Quebec (Quebec)
RW     07 Jad                            30   1.84m   104    9   28   Aleiusia Capital
RW     66 Albertow Nowak                 30   1.75m    38    6    5   Brisara FC (Chromatika)
ST     20 Fenstermacher Schwartzhammer   23   1.82m     6    2    1   Aleiusia Capital
ST/FW  31 Miloš Simeoniwić               28   1.80m    78   10    3   Northern Stallions (Brenecia)
Staff
Coach     Bosko Nowak (Interim)          43   Tall
Assist    Jurgen Markoff                 38   Short
GK Coach  Wolfgang Marcellić             51
Physician Nenad Adrianjawić              50
*Stats predate transfer window 32... 
Some players had to move...
There were friendlies too.

Formation and Tactics

On Ball
Overlaps and crosses are welcome
Work the ball into the box to shoot close
Counter attack if the opposition is confused
Overcrowd the box during set pieces
Off Ball
Press and counter press aggressively
Rough up the opposition
Defend with a high engage higher
Encourage distribution mistakes
Set piece depth chart
Penalties: Rawić, Kolarowić, Heiden, Gal (if playing)
Free Kick: Kolarowić, Kostessen, Rekawić
Corner: Heiden (L), Jad (R), Gal (L), Kolarowić (R)

Uniforms

A brand new set of shirts. This time the Čast sportswear company brings their new outfit style, the “Reka 400” into the fray. "State of the art Fabrics have been incorporated into the 400 to lighten weight and fit great" Čast wrote in a press release announcing their new style sportswear. Team captain Želmir Kolarowić was quoted in the release as stating, "I've never worn a shirt this easy in my life."

OOC

Style: -1
Choose Scorers: Yes
Godmod scoring: Yes
RP injuries to players: Yes (I'll handle severity details, but feel free to take people out of a game)
Godmod injuries to my players: Yes (ditto)
Hand out yellow cards to my players: Yes
Hand out red cards to my players: Yes
Godmod other events: Yes

by **Hannasea** » Sun Jul 11, 2021 4:09 am

Nation name: The Hannasean Federation
Trigram: HAN
Adjective/demonym: Hannasean
Nickname: Black Butterflies

Football (known as hateball in Hannasea) is an all-female sport. It is not played at a high level and players are a step below full international level. Several members of this squad competed at the last Olympics, which in Hannasean time was 4 years ago; many of the team are also returning from CE29, which in Hannasean time took place just 1 year ago, where they infamously lost every game and failed to score a single goal. The team is not very physically strong but have been working to improve fitness and reduce sloppy errors.

Coach: Keira Gibson
After the humiliation of CE29 there was little choice but to appoint a new coach. Keira has been with Butterfly City with the past three seasons and favours a fairly narrow 4–3–1–2, depending on the full-backs for width and demanding defensive coverage duties of the central midfielders.

Squad

GK Kalysta Judd

Deldover Park
Not very tall (Hannasean women are notoriously fairly short) but Judd will dive about with gusto and isn't afraid to charge down onrushing attackers. Reserves: Hannah Read, Natasha Green.

LB Lexi Holmes

Rozelle Archers
More of a wing-back option with good speed and crossing but a bit defensively weak. Played in Græntfjall for a couple seasons before moving Brenecian side Rozelle Archers as they bounced between B- and C-Leagues. Reserve: Rachel Barrett.

CB Isabelle Bailey

Hillsmouth
One of the few tall players in the team, although a bit willowy and not superbly strong. Can pass it out effectively from the back. Reserve: Karina Wilkinson.

CB Katherine Watts

Pearl City United
Kitty is quite fast and is comfortable in possession; she can play as a full-back but for the Black Butteflies will be asked to do a centre-half role for which she is not quite physically cut out.

RB Brittany Horton

AFC Swanbridge
The first Hannasean player to ever sign overseas, Brittany plays in the Brenecian C-League. She is a pacy wing-back who can provide some good attacking moves but needs to improve on tracking back. Reserve: Meaghan Earls.

LDM Jaida Bissette

Gunzlach
Not a consistent starter for top GPL side Gunzlach but that still makes her one of Hannasea's more illustrious signings. Capable of covering central and wide positions, without excelling at either. Reserve: Hannah Houghton.

CDM Amanda Kemp

Victoriaville City
One of the team's best players, Amanda is a deep-lying playmaker with nice vision. Should have a lot of possession. Set-piece specialist who can score from free-kicks and will take corners as she's not very tall. Recently signed to play in Cassadaigua. Reserve: Erin Richardson.

RDM Chelsea Crawford

Demolishers
After a couple of quiet years in Timuria, became one of several Hannaseans to move to Hebitaka. More of a deep-lying playmaker than a true defensive midfielder, but given the team's defensive weakness spends a lot of time in front of the back four. Reserve: Rebecca Thomas.

CAM Maya Davidson

Demolishers
The team's main creative threat. Fast but not physically strong, poor aerial skills, not a strong shooter. Good at passing off both feet with excellent vision. Reserve: Annabella Rose.

ST Rebecca Morgan

North Granby
Captain. A traditional center forward, albeit not a very barrel chested one. All time leading NT goal scorer. Recently signed to play in Cassadaigua. Reserve: Hana Chambers.

ST Lily Jacobs

Tihon United
A relative veteran by now, Lily has bounced around the international scene without making much of an impact. She is more of a poacher: she can be an effective goal scorer but depends on another striker playing alongside her to give her support. Reserve: Natalia Ward.

My opponent, if they RP first, may do the following:
Choose my goalscorers: Yes
Godmod scoring events: Yes
RP injuries to my players: Yes, I determine severity
Godmod injuries to my players: Yes, I determine severity
Hand out yellow cards to my players: Yes (no more than 4 per match)
Hand out red cards to my players: Yes (no more than 1 per match)
Godmod other events: Yes
Other: No violence, no RL pictures without asking
Basically, go nuts as this sparse roster allows you to do almost anything
Style modifier: 0

by **Har Yarok** » Sun Jul 11, 2021 5:39 am

Nation name: Ha’Yarok
Trigram: HYK
Demonym/adjective: Ha’Yaroki
Nickname: Green & Blues

All players play for domestic teams unless otherwise stated.

Staff

Coach: Yehudi Ganani (54)
Assistant coach: Ioan Yoffey (39)

Goalkeepers

1. Jaden Lehmann (29) Hapoel She’ed Afeba
19. Adley Aronsfeld (29) Bialer
23. Esdras Federman (34) Sabit Netuel

Defenders

2. Aaron Lebzelter (29) Mistelstein 1882 [SWR]
3. Akiva Spiro (26) Maccabi Bnei Lodibe
4. Tomek Reinharz (20) Maccabi Tel Tamriyye
5. Leb Demsky (26) Sabit Netuel
12. Benroy Jung (21) Maccabi Yamera
13. Samson Rabinowicz (23) Maccabi Yamera
14. Arlen Gottesman (21) Maccabi Yamera
20. Isaakios Harel (28) Tischler Gladenkamp [SWR]
21. Jonam Aronthal (28) Hapoel Tibeth
22. Jude Shalit (32) Maccabi Tel Tamriyye

Midfielders

6. Jud Deronda (29) Hapoel Tibeth – CAPTAIN
7. Herschel Ehrenburg (26) Sabit Netuel
8. Naaman Abramson (20) Union Purrlin [FET]
16. Joss Pinsker (27) Maccabi Yamera
17. Noah Duchen (22) Maccabi Yamera
18. Tobias Weizmann (28) Bialer

Forwards

9. Smuel Kahn (23) Shkotan FC [???]
10. Arvad Lipman (30) Shemiha LeZion
11. Iram Vinchevsky (22) Maccabi Tel Tamriyye
15. Josue Eshel (20) Maccabi Bnei Lodibe

Permissions:
Y…

Except for:
No RL photographs, no violence

Style modifier: 0

by **Newmanistan** » Sun Jul 11, 2021 6:34 am

Note to host: This is a 100% copy and paste from my World Cup roster. I'm unsure if I will do much in this tournament.
Competitors Note: Please add one year to the players ages.

NEWMANISTAN ROCKETS

OFFICIAL ROSTER FOR CE XXX

Starters:
GK: #1- Matthew Costner (28, Centralia Firebirds)
-- Playing with defensively minded Centralia, Costner was able to raise his national profile quickly, enabling him to first appear as the starter in World Cup 86. He is in prime of his career right now, and after finishing 3rd with the Rockets in the last Cup of Harmony, followed by finishing second in the Campionato Esportiva, many hope that he can carry this momentum into World Cup 88 qualifying.

LB: #2- Shannon Stefansson (29, Starksville United, Cassadaigua)
-- Manager Michael Starre made an effort to be all inclusive when it came to gender when announcing the last roster, and that paid dividends with the brilliant performance of the tall blonde fullback. Don’t fall for her appearance, though, because she is also is tall and swift on her feet, and incredible awareness overall. Expected to assume more of a leadership role than she has had in the past. Recently signed on with Starksville United, based in Cassadaigua.

LCB: #24- Damian Andrews (22, Seminole Bay Gators)
-- Damian is one of the newcomers to the starting lineup for World Cup 88. He appeared in World Cup 87 as a reserve and did get into one game for a brief period of time, but this is his first time in this role. He was a sub in CE 29. Has great speed and also adds a physical element to the team. If this does not work out well, then Eric Trotman could return to the starting lineup, but right now Andrews is be given the opportunity.

RCB: #5- Brian Conlin (26, Walstreim Lions, South Newlandia)
-- This is the best defender on the team, with all of the tools that you want in this position. He has also been able to elevate his game when playing for the Rockets at this level in the past. Initially a member of the North Charlotte Wildcats, he recently signed on with the powerful Walstreim side, based in South Newlandia. This will only serve to make him an even better player.

RB: #3- Nick Blades (27, Springfield Thoroughbreds)
-- This is the first time that Nick will be in the starting lineup for the World Cup, but he has started in the Campionato Esportiva in the past. Blades has all the defensive awareness that you want from this position, but also has excellent speed. Some joke that he would be a forward if he knew how to shoot.

LM: #6- Parnell Addington (32, Jessicaville Millionaires)
-- Addington has thrived since signing a huge contract with the Millionaires, and he has not sat on his bank account afterwards. He has only continued to get better, and will be making the most of this opportunity because once you get to this age, you can never be certain if you will be back for another one. He is listed as a midfielder on paper, but Michael Starre likes to be aggressive with him, so expect to see him up front quite often.

CM: #8- Paul Lombardi (32, Pocono City Capitals) (TEAM CAPTAIN)
-- He is a complete player, in any third of the field. Named the captain of the team after having that role for two seasons with the Capitals, something that is a special honor. Like Addington, he is more of a playmaker than a shooter, and also knows that this could be his last World Cup. His size allows him to win most one on one battles at home. Was brilliant during World Cup 86 and Cup of Harmony 79.

RM: #7- Madison Desalvo (28, Southport Tigers)
-- The second female in the starting lineup, Madison is the leading female scorer in the Empire, which is impressive considering that she does not play up front. Her shot is powerful, but the fact that she delivers it with pinpoint accuracy is what makes her a great one. Not the leading scorer of the team, but has a reputation of getting the goals that she does score in clutch situations.

LS: #9- Garrett Sarniak (22, Loudon Leopards)
-- Despite his age, Sarniak impressed Michael Starre enough to put him on the last World Cup team, and he did well in both World Cup 87 and Cup of Harmony 79. That continued in the Campionato Esportiva, so the hope is that it will only continue to trend in the right direction. Of the three forwards, he has the most speed.

ST: #10- Allister Levy (29, Putnam Lake Eagles)
-- Originally named McAllister, after Jeremy McAllister, but he opted to drop the “Mc” from his first name when he turned 16. The parallels to Newmanistan’s greatest ever soccer player did not stop when he was drafted by Putnam Lake, and he immediately became a fan favorite. He is a goal scorer, trying to pattern his game off of Jeremy. He’s not at that level, but not many people will be.

RS: #15- Ryan Singletary (28, Tundra Falls Mariners)
-- Sometimes, if you continue to play well, the coaches will have no choice but to give you a more common chance. Ryan, is a little shorter than most strikers will be, but he still has plenty of strength, and plays with a lot of heart. He was known as super-sub for us in the last World Cup, and then in the CE. With Vinny Donaldson being a little inconsistent, Starre is giving Singletary an opportunity. This could be a short leash, for now, the job is his.

Regular Substitutes:
GK: #21- Masahiro Kawasaki (23, Daytopia Racers)
-- Promoted from reserve to starter. Is best known for his agility, and they are excited in Daytopia for where he may take them. The small market team insists that they will not let him get away, and will open up the checkbook for him, if necessary.

CB: #4- Eric Trotman (31, Dover City Mountaineers)
-- Tall and physical. Holds his position very well, and opposing forwards will have a tough time dealing with him. If there is an issue with him, it is that he can sometimes take fouls and cards out of frustration late in a game if the team is behind, which happens in Dover City a little more than he would like. The fans there love the physical element more than most, so they do not mind it. He’s been a starter, and is downgraded for this World Cup. Still, expect him to see a lot of playing time.

CB: #22- Alexander Carson (25, Loudon Leopards)
-- In Loudon, he clicked well with Shannon Stefansson in the back, prior to her moving on to Cassadaigua. This is the first time that he has ever appeared on a World Cup roster, though debuted with the national team in the CE.

MID: #13- Ashley Norton (28, Southport Tigers)
-- Creative playmaker, lacking in size but makes up for it in skill. The first choice sub for the midfield position.

MID: #16- Kevin Hynes (27, Olympia Gladiators)
-- This is his first World Cup. Debuted in CE 29 as a reserve.

ST: #14- Kenzie Miller (31, Springfield Thoroughbreds)
-- Gave up playing soccer after high school to pursue a baseball career in college. That went okay, but after not getting drafted, she joined an independent soccer club, and was a woman among girls (and boys). At 24, she signed with Springfield, and her career has continued to improve.

ST: #12- Tyler Callaway (20, North Charlotte Wildcats)
-- Tall and speedy, but needs to bulk up to fully reach his potential. Fortunately, he is only 20, so there is time to do this. Tyler has never appeared on the international roster at any point previously.

Reserves:
GK: #25- Michael Hopkins (25, South Charlotte Condors)
CB: #23- Javier Chavez (26, Jessicaville Millionaires)
CB: #26- Thomas Carlton (21, Centralia Firebirds)
MID: #17- Samantha Ellis (23, Penthoria Rivermen)
MID: #15- Jacob Newhouse (20, Centralia Firebirds)
ST: #19- Jason Cefalo (22, South Charlotte Condors)
ST: #18- Phillip Ambler (26, Pocono City Capitals)

Manager- Michael Starre (Drawkland)
Michael enters his first full cycle as the manager of the Rockets after replacing Miguel Hernandez after matchday 8 in World Cup 85 qualifying. Starre did well, but it was a tough adjustment for him to bring immediate results. He was brought here to bring in someone who had experience in getting a team to qualify for the World Cup, something that he was able to do with Drawkland. In World Cup 77, he got Drawkland to qualify on their first attempt, and managed to do so in the next three World Cups as well. In World Cup 86, he got the free pass into the World Cup, but the team won the group, and reached the round of 16 for just the second time in Newmanistanian history. Despite not qualifying out of the Group of Death in World Cup 87, he led the team to a third place effort in the Cup of Harmony, and because of that, there was never a question as to whether or not he would be back. Helping his cause further was the recent runner up performance in CE 29. For World Cup 88, he probably has to have the team qualify in order to keep his job, especially with us not being in the kind of qualifying group that we were in last time.

Modifier: +3
Formation: 4-3-3

Uniforms: Home- Sky blue with white trim; Away- Black with sky blue trim; Keeper- Yellow with sky blue trim.
If conflict- Newmanistan will wear the non-conflicting version of the home or away.

My opponent, if they RP first, may do the following:
Choose my goalscorers: Yes
Godmod Scoring Events: Yes
RP injuries to my players: Yes, but only say they are hurt. I will determine the severity.
Godmod injuries to my players: No
Hand out Yellow cards to my players: Yes
Hand out Red cards to my players: Yes, but no more then one more then you give yourself.
Godmod Other Events: No

Interested in a Newmanistanian player to transfer to your domestic league?
– The Empire of Newmanistan Soccer League (ENSL) provides an opportunity for our best soccer players to make a good living and pays them fairly enough, so it’s not as if these players are not making good money and living a good life with good enough fan support. However, soccer, or as you may say, football, is not as big in Newmanistan in comparison to other sports. Therefore, they are likely to be convinced and interested in the prospects of playing in a league with a higher profile. Ones that do those domestic club competitions. If you are interested in a player, simply TG me and it is highly likely I will say yes as long as I consider your league to be at least equivalent to the ENSL. If you’re just developing your league and are interested, I ask that you target subs and reserves first. Those transfers will probably be accepted.

by **Damukuni** » Sun Jul 11, 2021 1:09 pm

The Damukuni Football Association
(New) Co. Ltd.

Nation Name: Damukuni
Trigramme: DKI
Manager/Head Coach: Hatu Sekurno
Style Mod: -3

NO    POS      NAME                                         G     AGE      HOMETOWN                   .
12    GK       Joelle Pessão                                F     28       Moaria, ILO                .
1     GK  (C)  Ozeltar Kaminewski                           M     28       East Town, EF              .
23    GK       Shunsuke Unayashi                            M     23       Keitendō, KT               .

2     LF       Bob Soccer                                   M     31       Dudleyville, WB            .
3     CF       Abelutio Hernandes                           M     29       Shinzoba, NT               .
4     CF       Patchuru Alzinti                             F     29       Port Flowers, CD           .
5     RF       Kimberly Fezzik                              F     33       Namagoro, NG               .
13    LF       Mimzi Luerte                                 F     31       Fujiwara, CF               .
14    CF       Morihei Tetsuya                              M     32       Ūto, DP                    .
15    CF       Kyōsuke Mumashita                            M     25       Furugawa, CF               .
16    RF       Rebecca Donlin                               F     27       Atarashii-Damushuto, FD    .

6     LM       Renata Patchogue                             F     29       Gyōto, NE                  .
18    CM       Jennica Myers                                F     30       A Missão, ILO              .
8     CM       Linnea Jean Arducci                          F     27       Furugawa, CF               .
9     RM       Orange Line                                  M     23       West Bay, WB               .
7     CM       Nestor Cordeiro                              M     31       Moaria, ILO                .
17    LM       Ingrid Takeda                                F     27       Izaki, IR                  .
19    CM       Abigail Joaquines                            F     24       Ūto, DP                    .
20    RM       Patrick Nakamura                             M     28       Forest Glade, EF           .

10    ST       Alif Garak                                   M     31       Nasutani, NT               .
11    ST       Lightning Michigan                           F     28       Iruko, IR                  .
21    ST       Elizabeth Akitaro                            F     30       Youngstown, WB             .
22    ST       Thattelby Fivedollerz                        M     29       Fujiwara, CF               .

RP Permissions
My opponent, if they RP first, may:
Choose my scorer: Yes
Choose my scorers: Yes
God-mod scoring events: Yes
RP injuries to my players: Yes, no career-ending injuries
God-mod injuries to my players: Yes
Yellow Card my players: Yes
Red Card my players: Yes, no more than 2 per game without TGing or DMing me first
God-mod Other Events: Yes, within reason; if it wouldn't happen in real life, it probably won't happen in a match. Unless you don't post a roster or RP. Ask Hampton Island.

Players proudly represented by

by **Le Choix** » Sun Jul 11, 2021 8:01 pm

Aurélie Dior, Partie 1

"Aurélie?" came the timid voice.

"Oui, Madame Hélène?" asked Aurélie Dior, Attacking Midfielder for Les Élus.

"Évêque Martin Clements wants to see you. Something about a new program for some of our players in the next season," said Hélène rather apologetically.

"Pourquoi? My season with Brillante was very good, was it not? We won the cup, took down Étoile..." Aurélie showed some concern in her face.

"Je ne sais pas, Aurélie. This comes from the top, he asked for you by name," explained Hélène.

"Hélène, do you know if this has anything to do with Francine or Gavin?" Aurélie's voice went down to a whisper, barely able to be heard.

"Not as far as I can tell. Évêque Clements isn't the type for subterfuge. I'd just go meet him," encouraged Hélène.

Auélie Dior, who was going to be the key player on offense for Les Élus in the 30th Campionato Esportiva, left her Manager to go meet the head of the sports association, wondering what she'd gotten herself into.

by **Thalamascia** » Sun Jul 11, 2021 8:34 pm

It's been eight long years since Thalamascia had last been seen in the international competition and that had been the first attempt in a decade as well, meaning it has been nearly two full decades since Thalamascia had fully embraced the international arena properly when it comes to the world's game. There are some in the Queendom that would have preferred that the team had stayed out of international as a whole, having seen it a foolish errand to try and make the team be competitive against fully international teams compared to that of the Queendom and just entering the Campionato Esportiva. While there is some merit to the discussion that the Knights are at an active disadvantage compared to their regional rivals but the history of Pacitalia and the AOCAF, but it does require a concentrated effort on behalf of players, coaches, and the federation at large to eventual earn those sort of results, especially given that the only competitive fixtures will be the regional tournament.

No players survive from the team that last entered into the Campionato Esportiva, all having aged out of the program a year to two years ago, leaving the squad with plenty of fresh faces, all of whom play in the domestic based Superleauge. Like the national team, it has been quite some time since the clubs of the Queendom have faced off against any foreign teams apart from the occasional preseason friendly in a buildup of fitness levels to the domestic calendar. Those teams will be entering into their first CEdC in over twenty years, the standard of the league quite having fallen off from where it was previously and not likely to be competitive, yet it is a step in the right direction for the clubs and the national team to getting players ready to play at a high level so that Thalamascia may one day look to emulate the great success story of Pacitalia but in Esportiva instead.

Looking to be the overwhelming favorites for the wooden spoon of the tournament, the Knights will be looking to employ a very defensive formation and look to frustrate their opponents and try to hit them on the counterattack rather than take the game to them. The quality levels between the Knights and the rest of their group here in the regional championship are enormous and to deny that would be like denying that water is wet, it is the reality of the situation regardless of how much the team and its supporters might not wish it to be so. The defensive setup is not only a route towards perhaps pulling out an unlikely result or two, but also continues on the strong footballing culture of the Knights in being a difficult team to score against, a culture that was the reason that the team had a pinch of success all those many years ago when they were a very common fixture in the tournament. While the climb back up to the apex is steep, it is a climb worth the attempt, even if it might ultimately end in failure.

by **Brenecia** » Sun Jul 11, 2021 8:52 pm

BRENECIA
World Ranking: uh
Preferred Formation: 4-2-3-1
Backup Formations: 4-3-3, 4-4-2
Style Modifier: -1
Home Stadium: Kingsgarden - a 58,000 all-seater in the capital of Rozelle.
Kit Supplier: ediraf
Nickname: the Patriots

After a distinctly uninspiring World Cup, Brenecia look distinctly past their prime, a prime exemplified by Lauren Cheney, who has had enough of being crowbarred into the system and decided to focus on her club career. Sienna Fallon is preaching patience, but the fact is that the Patriots are on the downswing. Even so, they're still among the favourites for the regional; a number of players remain at top clubs, the issue is seeing where the next generation will come from.

Caps and goals increasingly out of date.[/url]

Honours
Campionato Esportiva 14, 17, 19, 22 and 25 champions.
World Cup 80 champions.
Casaran round participation award.

Overall Record
413 wins - 117 draws - 137 losses
1346 scored - 773 conceded

First Team and Tactics

Sienna Fallon's national pool is physical, disciplined and tough to break down, but lacks out-and-out goal threat with the exception of the aging egomaniac Lauren Cheney. Fallon's way of dealing with this is basically to accommodate Cheney to do whatever she wants, aided by a solid core behind her; in fact, the spine of the team is genuine world-class. Brenecia will not be prolific, aiming mostly to break teams down in the centre of the park and spring quick counters down the flanks, with a conservative approach and a deep defensive line.

I Give My Opponent Permission To:
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Choose My Goalscorers:        Y*
Godmod Goalscoring Events:    N
Injure Players:               Y**
Godmod Injury Events:         N
Red Card Players:             Y***
Yellow Card Players:          Y
Godmod Other Events:          N
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* Cheney takes most free-kicks, corners and penalties
** I'll have the final say on severity.
*** One per match without prior agreement.

Staff
Manager - Sienna Fallon - Age 44
Asst. Manager - Eloisa Motherford - Age 53

Sienna Fallon did not imagine this as her career trajectory. She was briefly North Hall manager, her home club, the only club she ever played for ,before they brought the far more experienced Charles Hunter in to supplant her. Still, she's highly-rated, and far more ambitious than she ever was as a player. Former assistant Jess Curtin took the job at Rockridge Phoenix, replacing the fired Eloisa Motherford... who replaces her as assistant.

Goalkeepers
Core
1 - GK - Scathach Wright (

Raynor City United) - Age 31 - 87 caps, 39 clean sheets
C78 Galactico
An energetic and zealous sweeper, an acrobatic shot-stopper, an inspired distributor - Wright does a lot, and occasionally will make an error, but that's worth it. She's entering her prime, and with Brelk-Xeral's faith comes added responsibility; iron out the mistakes and she's genuinely world-class. She looks to have done just that.

12 - GK - Tiarnan Cove (

Rozelle) - Age 29 - 4 caps
A modern goalkeeper, albeit one for whom height is his only weakness. Excellent with distribution and shot-stopping, and relishes going one-on-one with strikers.

20 - GK - Cairbre Dundalk (

Chenoworth Rovers) - Age 28 - 1 cap
Despite being 5'8" - with all the weakness in the air that entails - Dundalk's made a name for himself as a brilliant reflex stopper who never lets errors get him down.

Defenders
2 - RB - Clovette Bravender (

Ulsa) - Age 26 - 39 caps, 2 goals
A young rightback emerging at lightning speed into the public eye; her combination of blinding pace, limitless energy and enthusiastic slinging of crosses into the box mean that there's plainly something special here to develop.

3 - LB - Triss Roscommon (

Revolutionaries) - Age 29 - 45 caps, 2 goals
A slender fullback, poised, technical and intelligent. The best fullbacks know when to hold 'em and fold 'em, and when to run (constantly); Roscommon has all these gifts and more, as any midfielder would be proud to have her passing range with her left.

5 - CB - Finn Leadbetter (

Holdenberg) - Age 30 - 78 caps, 11 goals
A colossal defender who loves to put a bit of stick about. The art of defending and the joy of defending remain alive whenever Leadbetter is on the pitch. A serious destroyer of men in either box, and a genuine threat in set pieces.

6 - CB - Casey Giltanan (

Workers Union) - Age 25 - 31 caps, 4 goals
Giltanan's more than a statement about Brenecia's paper-thin stocks at centre-half. She is a bona fide talent, taking an early gamble in Eura and hoping it'll come off. Early signs are positive, with Giltanan's mixture of composure on the ball and bloody-mindedness off it papering over occasional lapses in concentration that time should beat out.

17 - RB - Caithe Shepherd (

Brinemouth) - Age 29 - 36 caps
A pacy and diligent fullback, Shepherd always seems to be in the thick of the action. She still sporadically makes errors, leaves space, and lunges a little too eagerly into homicidal challenges. But just as one begins to despair, she saves the day at either end.

18 - CB - Rhea Henderson (

Northern Union) - Age 28 - Uncapped
A classic, uncomplicated defender who does little special but everything required. Rarely turned or caught out of position, Henderson's main flaw is being slow as fuck, and is best in a low block that plays to her strengths. Little wonder, then, she was uncapped before; little wonder she's a mainstay now.

19 - LB - Mynah Seeler (

Southern Star) - Age 23 - 37 caps, 1 goal
A deft, pacy fullback, Seeler's miniscule size helps her slip beneath notice as.she goes on daring runs down the flank. But she's no less diligent at the back. The kind of player who can seemingly spend ninety minutes sprinting, with the attitude to want to.

Midfielders
4 - DM - Ronan Schofield (

Raynor City United) - Age 25 - 19 caps
An unnervingly commanding presence in the middle of the park, Schofield is oddly effortless in all his motions, whether in sweeping passes from flank to flank, or deftly bullying opponents out of possession. Time is honing him into an ever smoother, more confident player, and he's becoming a vital cog of the team.

7 - RW - Kendra Carpenter (

Wirr Tsi) - Age 24 - Uncapped
A classy, elegant winger who has worked hard for every sniff of football she's had, and will take no chance for granted. Energetic and fearless, Carpenter won't feel the weight of that number 7; the kind of player who can leave Northern Union's comfortable nest and keep going from strength to strength.

8 - CM - Esther Caitiff (

Ulsa) - Age 29 - 75 caps, 17 goals
Expert at deft touches and ankle-taps, Caitiff combines a street-fighter's eye for sizing up an opponent with a devil-may-care attitude and the skill to live up to it. Somehow, Caitiff always finds herself embedded deep in the fray.

10 - LW - Katua Byrne (

KT Itzalovalle) - Age 19 - Uncapped
Byrne's got it all. Top-class pace, fully two-footed, even relishes defensive work pressing high. She's going to go far, and she knows it, forcing a move to Audioslavia to get away from pockmarked Brenecian pitches. Still, is she really ready for this level of competition?

11 - AM - Felicia Brind (

South Laithland) - Age 27 - 10 caps, 2 goals
Brind carries on the proud tradition of calling up someone born and raised in Nephara, though at least her incomprehensible Valeside drawl makes her less of an easy flashback to tattooed longbowmen. She's a deft, clever and diligent street footballer, deceptively fast and with an eye for goal.

13 - CM - Tanya Messenger (

North Hall) - Age 26 - 1 cap
Tall, lean and with a devilish cunning, Messenger is a genuine pest in the centre of the park, matching that to excellent technical attributes. She's not the greatest player in the world, or the squad, but she works hard enough to close the gap.

10 - AM - Dreigiau Parrish (

KT Itzalovalle) - Age 28 - 26 caps, 8 goals
Parrish has a history with injuries that makes some nay-sayers wonder if he has what it takes to sustain more than the 30 games a season of the A-League, but Parrish is a balletic and graceful midfielder who spins easily past markers and, rarely for Brenecian players, strokes the ball around with comfort and ease.

16 - LW - Fortune Russell (

AC Izotz Zubia) - Age 28 - 6 caps, 3 goals
Speed typical of a winger, combined with a target man's muscle and a willingness to throw it about. She's not soon forgotten by opposing fullbacks, and has exceeded all expectations for her ability to cut it at the top level; after all, she was seen as something of an afterthought when Zozi bought her.

22 - RW - Linoan Waters (

Istria City FC) - Age 28 - 33 caps, 11 goals
Waters never stopped looking a little bewildered to be at this level. But she scored a hat-trick on her international debut, and while that was mostly a power-play from the manager she's found her way back into the team as a relentlessly incisive winger.

23 - DM - Tethys Ondrejko (

Farrenton Athletic) - Age 28 - 18 caps
Ondrejko looks the part of a bruising marauder. A very tired bruising marauder. For all that, she's extremely capable with the ball at her feet, as well as being able to, well, maraud and bruise with the best of them. Pace is her only weakness, thanks perhaps to a tendency to carry a few extra pounds.

Forwards
9 - ST - Mhacha White (

Farrenton Athletic) - Age 27 - 43 caps, 23 goals
Like Ursula Rankin, White made her way through FC Endeavour's overclocked reserves program, the Centre for Excellence, before seeking regular minutes elsewhere; like Ursula Rankin, she's a boxy poacher with a quick switch of pace and a great eye for turning. But she's tall. And might actually have a few more strings to her bow, too. The ride's been bumpier than she imagined, and yet, she remains.

14 - ST - Danand Tristram (

Northern Stallions) - Age 23 - Uncapped
A powerhouse up front, and a traditional target woman in a way that Brenecia haven't had since the underutilised Fox Charnwood. Tristram is the kind of relentless brawler that doesn't consider a game complete until her elbows have been in at least four faces. The goals are a nice bonus, too.

21 - ST - Rogue Lyrick (

Rolalas FC) - Age 25 - 3 caps, 1 goal
"If Cheney wants the number 7 back," Lyrick boasted last year, "she'll have to come and take it from me." She did. But Lyrick has at least proven she's a very capable striker, two-footed and seething with pace.[/box]

by **Ceyne Isles** » Sun Jul 11, 2021 8:53 pm

CEYNE ISLES
Preferred Formation: 4-4-2
Style Modifier: 0
Playstyle: Like a crap lower-league Nepharan team, because they basically are. Big, strong and hardy.
Kit Supplier: from Anglatia
Captain: Rabican Monrow
Nickname: the Pirates
Pronunciation Guide: "You'd have to be insane to live in Ceyne."

Meat in the room.

I Give My Opponent Permission To:
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Choose My Goalscorers:        Y
Godmod Goalscoring Events:    N
Injure Players:               Y
Godmod Injury Events:         N
Red Card Players:             Y
Yellow Card Players:          Y
Godmod Other Events:          N
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Tactics

First-choice lineup.
Built together through a handful of journeymen, most of whom have little professional experience. The Ceynes league is about as bad as professional leagues go, and while there's a side from the capital, Falston, in the Nepharan lower leagues, it's mostly made up of, well, Nepharim. Over time, the squad has become more even and less reliant on its stars... though it also has fewer stars.

Staff
Manager: Madison Forrest - Age 56
Groomed as Monica Brightwater's assistant, Forrest is a director of football for the island as a whole as much as a coach on the day.

Goalkeepers
1 - GK - Rasmus Garrick - Age 33 - Crisisbless Athletic (NPH)
12 - GK - Leoni Joyce - Age 25 - Falston United (NPH)
18 - GK - Vance Marcus - Age 27 - Roschester Pride

The promising Leoni Joyce will take her chance with both hands. She'll probably have plenty to do.

Defenders
2 - RB - Vivi Conlan - Age 25 - Southern Star (BRE)
3 - LB - Tyna Marsden - Age 22 - Freeport Sharks
5 - CB - Constance Dray - Age 25 - Herty Hat Tricks (KND)
6 - CB - Sherry Brosnan - Age 28 - Morningstar (NPH)
13 - CB - Amalda Briar - Age 26 - Roschester City
19 - RB - Corsica Greene - Age 32 - Falkner United (BRE)
22 - LB - Trisha Nzonzi - Age 24 - US San Savola (SOR)

Arguably the strong point of the team as things stand, with attack-minded fullbacks responsible for much of the side's attacking thrust; Conlan is probably the best player in the squad. Dray's intelligent but slow, Brosnan fast but rash, and between them both capable of bouncing strikers off the metaphorical cobblestones.

Midfielders
4 - HM - Phenalope Carden - Age 22 - AFK Imperialismus (ZRH)
7 - RM - Susanne Mpenza - Age 29 - Kohnhead City FC (KND)
8 - CM - Morgan Brandis - Age 22 - Roschester Pride
11 - LM - Rabican Monrow - Age 30 - IFK Liverpool United (DAR)
15 - CM - Darling Keates - Age 26 - Old Boys Club (EUR)
16 - LM - Drea Bouman - Age 29 - Corinthians No Longer (NPH)
18 - HM - Kat Mundine - Age 27 - Falston United (NPH)
20 - RM - Beckett Carney - Age 25 - Randwick Town (BRE)

Phenalope Carden is a coup for the Pirates, who absolutely needed a calm, conservative holding midfielder playing at a decent level. Clever runner Mpenza offers the main craft of the team, while Monrow's ability to whip in low crosses at the feet of the strikers is another major goal threat.

Forwards
9 - ST - Sanguine Kamau - Age 21 - Hanai Breakers (CMT)
10 - ST - Seneca Kemp - Age 26 - Southrons-Errant (BRE)
14 - ST - Tempest Birch - Age 25 - Roschester Pride
17 - ST - Ingrid Gravehurst - Age 19 - Real Pablo FC (BOL)
21 - ST - Crowley Mathers - Age 31 - AFC Westpike (BRE)

Kamau and Kemp are both very rough diamonds, but diamonds nevertheless. They're very similar players, technically lacking but with pace and a good finishing touch, able to carve out chances at this level. The towering Birch offers a Plan B off the bench, with Mathers the most experienced of them and likely to see use himself.

by **Sylestone** » Mon Jul 12, 2021 1:23 am

The Sylestonean > Sport > Football > CE 30

NEW LOOK SYLESTONE DRAWN INTO GROUP H WITH NEWMANISTAN, LE CHOIX

For the first time in history, Sylestone have sent an all-human team to an international football tournament, with the 30th Campionato Esportiva in the Licentian Isles providing the Hawthorns with their first opportunity to test their skills on the international stage. With the likes of Raphael Brown, Liam Cunningham, Jack Townsend and Valentine Cocher on display, Sylestone will certainly be a very difficult team to beat. But then again, so will everyone else.

It really doesn’t help that Group H seems to be its own miniature group of death. Newmanistan, Le Choix and East Murbley are three sides no Sylestonean national football team have ever faced in the past, meaning that the Hawthorns will be covering unknown ground for their group stage matches. Being a pot 2 side, they are predicted to make it out of there into the round of 22 or beyond, but in the end, no one really knows.

MD1 vs Newmanistan:
CE Rank: 2nd
WC Rank: 13th
WCQ-88 Record: 14-3-1
Prediction: Sylestone 0-3 Newmanistan
After getting Brenecia as their pot one side last Campionato, Sylestone have a right to feel hard done by after drawing the mighty Newmanistan who are really not that much worse than the five-time champions. The Hawthorns, having never played a game together, have been thrown directly into the brunt of it all on matchday one against the second-best team in the entire region. Although they will put up a solid fight, we just cannot see any sort of result coming out of this one.

MD2 vs Le Choix:
CE Rank: 26th
WC Rank: 93rd
WCQ-88 Record: 9-3-6
Prediction: Sylestone 1-1 Le Choix
Le Choix burst onto the scene in the most recent World Cup cycle, appearing to be the favourites for the 75th Baptism of Fire before Eshialand stole it away from them with a stunning 3-2 victory. However, Les Élus bounced back with 30 points across 18 games in qualifying, warning any other team around that they are a team to beat. We think that the game between the Hawthorns and Le Choix will be a good one, and will result in a deserving 1-1 draw.

MD3 vs East Murbley:
CE Rank: N/A
WC Rank: N/A
WCQ-88 Record: N/A
Prediction: Sylestone 2-0 East Murbley
East Murbley appear to be a side that is new to the footballing fold, with no previous experience in recent memory. As they appear to have a fresh side, we think that the Hawthorns should be able to take a victory out of their matchday three game, although no one really knows. They could be really good. They could be really shit. Guess we’ll find out.

by **South Newlandia** » Mon Jul 12, 2021 10:09 am

Dreaming about the future – but let’s stay rESPOnsible

What could a potential Esportivan Union really do for the good of the people? There are several things, and aside from easier travel, better business opportunities, and a general atmosphere of working together, a united currency may be one of the most beautiful things possible. The South Newlandian government has previously advocated for the “Espo” as the name of this potential currency, and polls agree that this is supported by general populace – 82% say they believe this name is “good” or “great”, and the name seems to have wide-spread support throughout the region.
Bennet Wise, South Newlandian minister of finance, wants to dream even bigger. “It’s about time to start thinking about how this currency could look like – personally, I think we should have unified bank notes featuring things of cultural importance in Esportiva, but allow each country to specialise it’s coin, or specifically the tails-side of it”. If you’re not sure what to think of this, just imagine this design printed in on the back-side of your brand-new 1-Espo-coin.
Sure, the Esportivan Union may still be just an idea at the moment, but as we’ve seen in other regions, sometimes, rapid developments can hit fast without warning. It’s always good to be prepared – Newls may be going out of circulation soon.

by **Har Yarok** » Mon Jul 12, 2021 1:58 pm

Rivalries in focus as Green & Blues make their CE debut

This week the Ha’Yaroki national football team will compete in the Campionato Esportiva for the first time. But it’s not just their opponents on the field who’ll be the focus of fierce rivalries. The team itself brings together for the first time members of the three nation’s two leading teams: Maccabi Yamera and Hapoel Tibeth. The two teams, based in the capital city of Yamera, have long fought each on the field of play, in the stadium bleachers, and in the streets outside, with recurrent crowd violence between “Ultras” a perennial problem for police already busy dealing with keeping order one of the most dangerous cities in Esportiva. Will players like Shmuel Kahn, formerly of Maccabi Yamera, line up alongside captain Jud Deronda of Hapoel Tibeth?

The rivalry dates back to the clubs’ founding, and indeed, the founding of Ha’Yarok itself. Maccabi Yamera was founded by former members of the Haganah Ha’Yaroki, the paramilitary organization that fought to establish the independent Jewish state and reclaim the Green Mountain of Ha’Yarok. Hapoel Tibeth was founded within the following decade, initially by foundry workers in the industrial sector of Yamera. The former’s right-wing Zionist identity has always clashed with the Labor Zionist left-wing ethics of the latter, frequently spilling over into violence. When the most recent Yamera derby ended in a pitch invasion and players brawling on the field, Kahn and Deronda were among those exchanging blows: now they will be expected to play together under the same colors.

But there are other rivalries besides those between the clubs. Ha’Yaroki society is riven by conflicts between Orthodox Jews and Liberal, Conservative, and secular Jews: at viewing parties for this match, for example, Orthodox Jews will watch the game on a special feed to ensure no corrupting adverts or female presenters, such as HTV’s Natalia Rothschild, who has received death threats from the Orthodox community. Another rivalry is between Jewish and non-Jewish citizens, the latter feeling increasingly marginalized by an aggressive conflation of Jewish and national identity. And then there is the rivalry between Ha’Yarok and the wider Esportivan world. It promises to be a fiery encounter, even before a ball is kicked.

by **The Licentian Isles** » Mon Jul 12, 2021 2:04 pm

Unity.

That was the theme of the opening ceremony for the Campionato Esportiva at the LTI Stadium in Montfort. It’s a word that gets thrown around a lot and doesn’t always have a solid meaning. The organisers made a good go of trying to show what they saw as unity though. Flags flown together, and dancers wearing the colours of each nation mixing in a definition shown through interpretive dance (if you believe in that sort of thing). Throughout the stadium, fans and dignitaries in attendance were mixed together in a way that just wouldn’t happen when the tournament actually kicked off. The four members of the Federal Council of the Licentian Isles, speaking together to open the tournament.

But maybe things weren’t as unified as this in reality. The Federal Council had just left a meeting where they’d spent hours spitting venom over the idea of an Esportivan Union. Maybe a dignitary or two had a spat over the hors d’oeuvres, or your nation was horrified by the idea of dancers sporting their colours.

That bit’s up to you.

Here is the first cut-off for the 30th edition of the Campionato Esportiva! It’s a new dawn, it’s a new day, it’s a new life: will your team be feeling good after the first matchday?

Group A:
Nova Anglicana 3–0 Natanians and Nosts
Starcom Racing 1–2 Thalamascia

Group B:
Tumbra 0–0 Ceyne Isles
Cyborg Holland 1–3 Xanneria

Group C:
Sangti 2–2 Fhulghamous Peninsula
A Random Place 4–5 Zeta Reka and Hugeltaldom

Group D:
Montego 0–0 Brenecia
Racing 5–3 Bongo Johnson

Group E:
Castlelobruxo 2–0 The Hinodejin Empire
Burgburgh 2–1 The Licentian Isles

Group F:
Ethane 1–0 Ancherion
Damukuni 0–0 Hannasea

Group G:
Gergary 5–2 Gouvanarch
Har Yarok 0–1 Esportivan Darmen

Group H:
Sylestone 1–1 Newmanistan
Le Choix 1–0 East Murbley

Group I:
Copper Cuprum 2–6 South Newlandia
The Grearish Union 1–2 Kaldtfjell

by **Burgburgh** » Mon Jul 12, 2021 6:56 pm

And lo, the Burgeoisie decided to enter the Campionato to make for a more convenient format for everyone. And then forgot about it like assholes.

Burgburgh sits on a high, dry, sun-baked plateau where only the hardiest vegetation survives. As a result their economy revolves around livestock, leveraging animals that can take the barest inputs and produce something of value. The ranchers of the nation are hardy and determined, and that extends past their work to their favored pastime--the sport of football.
Style: 0

Starters
GK - Levi Odell - Burga - Foreman at one of the Burgburgh's few, and very valuable, hops farms. Likes to leave a bitter taste in the mouths of opposing strikers.
LB - Jojo Gärtner - Burgtopia FC - One of the city-based rooftop ranchers. Watches too much anime and strikes stupid poses after doing something mildly noteworthy.
CB - Anacleto Torres - Los Burgeles FC - Dairy specialist, whole division. Has a viscous stare.
CB - Hyram Tolbert - AFC Hamburg - Local ranchhand that likes kicking people.
RB - Cailin Walker - Burgerdam FC - Irrigation engineer. Great at cutting off routes.
LM - Erick Honeycutt - Burgham Bulls - Beekeeper. Swift as a bee and stings like a bee.
CM - Patty McNamara - Burg City Excelsior - Safety inspector that handles the nation’s largest ranches. Tireless and sharp-eyed.
CM - Cándido Samuel - Burgopoli SC - Procurement specialist for a conglomerate of fast food chains. Distribution specialist for the team.
RM - Wendolyn Fairburn - Burgburgh Royale - Spokesperson for Down Home Burg Kitchen, the leading casual restaurant. Has had several controversies over how much time she actually spends on the ranch. Very technical on the pitch.
ST - “Sunshine” Lewin - Burg City Excelsior - Greenhouse engineer. Tends to take overly optimistic shots.
ST - Celeste Forester - Burga - Soil quality scientist. Adapts to poor pitch conditions very quickly.

Subs
GK - Rebeccah Ledford
XB - Bennett Courtenay
XB - Efraín Habich
XB - Trenton Salinas
XM - Nikolay Schuhmacher
XM - Riley Wirnhier
XM - Francisco Del Olmo
ST - Buster McDavid
ST - Spring Blakely

My opponent, if they RP first, may do the following:
Choose my goalscorers: Yes
Godmod Scoring Events: Yes
RP injuries to my players: Yes
Godmod injuries to my players: No
Hand out Yellow cards to my players: Yes
Hand out Red cards to my players: Yes
Godmod Other Events: Yes

by **Starcom Racing** » Mon Jul 12, 2021 11:32 pm

TO: c_bacon001@flox.xan
FROM: 0002stethur@knfa.scm
SUBJECT: Co-host bid for CE?

Dear Mr. Clive Bacon,

We here at the Kingdom National Football Association have been doin some work on our stadiums to make them more visitor friendly. We are sending this e-mail with that factoid for one reason. As you could tell by the title we have interest in co-hosting a tournament with you as we feel a Campianato Esportiva could be a fun gig, for the comradere both of a sporting fans and of our national alliances we have together. We do want to know how you would feel about this. Obviously keep these e-mails from the presses weary eyes, but do tell us our answer when and if you can.

Steven Thurman,
Head of the Kingdom National Football Association.

TO: 0002stethur@knfa.scm
FROM: c_bacon001@fax.xan
SUBJECT: RE:Co-host bid for CE?

Dear Mr. Thurman

We always appreciate hearing from other associations, it's nice to get a call or e-mail from our footballing friends in Esportiva, and frankly it's nice to see you since the last time we met was after that 7-2 game. I'm very much interested, but we have one issue. We are under sort of defacto "ban" for hosting tournaments in the Xanneria summer. After the Dwight Stadium incident in the CoH 76 tournament we hosted, we're very much still in hot water with some WCC officials over that. That being said a fall or winter tournament could possibly be run in Xanneria and none of our dual purpose stadiums would be in use for Baseball at the time and gridiron requires minimal effort out of grounds keepers. I do believe there is a U18WC tournament coming up, if you can contact the organizers in Baker Park please do so.

Signed,
Clive Bacon head of the Football Association of Xanneria

TO: c_bacon001@fax.xan
FROM: 0002stethur@knfa.scm
SUBJECT: RE: RE:Co-host bid for CE?

Dear Clive,

I have read your response, so here's what I have compiled as an idea for a host bid for the 14th U18 World Cup

This is a fairly vanilla bid, Only weird stuff would be what would happen if we got oddball numbers of teams numbers of teams.

The user behind Xanneria and Starcom Racing has hosted previous tournaments in the CE, BoF and CoH. Most of these were plaugued by exuberance and a lack of knowledge of how to use xkorinate. Since these
tournaments have been run, the user has learned more and more about xkorinate and has both run a constant IFCF eligible League and two small tournaments without a hitch. This is intended to be the users
comeback bid.

GROUP STAGES
Group Stages will be run with either30,32,36,or 40 teams

30 teams in a group stage would be 5 groups of 6, top 3 advance plus top two 4th place teams will play a play-in for the 16th seed in the Ro16

32 teams will have a very traditional vanilla 8x4 format with the top 2 in each group moving on.

36 teams is 6x6 format. Top 2 teams from each group will advance alongside the top 4 third place teams.

40 8 groups of 5 with the top-2 in each group moving on.

42 7 groups of 6 with top two teams gaining auto bids towards the Ro16 and

RP Notes:
1.) For the 30, 36, and 42 team formats there will be 2mds per scorination session, with the 2-2-1 MDs per day format

2.) For 32 and 40 team groups it will be 1md per day

3.) Like the other bid, there will be prompts ideas to add world and/or character building into your RPs

4.) I will not be using a sliding scale for max rank. I do appreciate that the Poaf bid is using it, but I think for me this would be the easiest way to go for a tournament run by me.

5.) The intent is to emphasize the a larger roster bonus. This is in concept a way to make sure teams who put up rosters have the best shot at victory over a non-rostered opponent, but it will be done in a way that will allow players to also be able "catch up".

6.) If there is a general consensus that something in the format needs to be tweaked then I am all ears towards that.

7.) Oh and we will be using the traditional xkorinate 0.3.3 w/ NSFS set up that most people would use.

8.) For all intents and purposes this is meant to be a bare-bones bid. But as stated prior there were issues with me jumping into bidding and winning bids while also knowing next to nothing about xkorinate. Hopefully those issues will no longer be brought up as I will be able to show of I can do this.

Steven Thurman,
Head of the Kingdom National Football Association.

TO: 0002stethur@knfa.scm
FROM: c_bacon001@fax.xan
SUBJECT: RE: RE: RE:Co-host bid for CE?

Dear Mr Thurman,

That is a very well written bid, if you don't mind, I would love to fax that to the Baker Park representatives ASAP. Please let me know soon if you want me to do so

Signed
Clive Bacon head of the Football Association of Xanneria

by **Natanians and Nosts** » Tue Jul 13, 2021 12:11 am

Kits made by:K Kits

# name position height club

37	Daniel Whitcliffe	 	goalkeeper	26	 	Dínamo N-City
2	Rato Ret             	        r. wingback	35	1,80	Notrina Lat F.C.
3	Gheorghe Caius Fostar	 	centre back	33	1,84	T-natanicus F.C.
4	Marcos Tarquínio Ivanov	 	centre back	33	1,88	N-City F.C.
25	Rodion Mihai Wafa        	d. midfielder	23	1,83	The N. Blue Lions
6	Laço Tralto         	        l. wingback	35	1,80	Notrina Lat F.C.
7	John Cramer			a. midfielder	18	1,97	The N. Blue Lions
27	Márcus Ion Ionescu	      	d. midfielder	21	1,90	The S. Blue Lions
9	Ion Cáius Ademélsson	 	centre-forward	35	1,75	Rodion F.C.
10	Gabriel Ápio Silva	 	  striker	34	1,73	The S. Blue Lions
11	Natan Nínnio Gonçalo         	  striker	35	1,77	The N. Blue Lions
45	Mihai Xosé Apilescu        	goalkeeper	28	1,90	S.C. N-City
13	Ápius Carolus Ionescu         	centre back	26	1,80	The N. Blue Lions
14	Marcus Caeso Domicianus	 	r. wingback	29	1,75	S.C. N-City
15	Paulus Mihai D'Orville       	centre back	22	1,90	S.C. N-City
16	Michel Carvalho               	l. wingback	31	 	The Northern Blue Lions
17	João Márcus Munteanu       	a. midfielder	30	1,80	T-natanicus F.C.
18	Ion Viktor Enderssen    	d. midfielder	28	1,90	The Northern Blue Lions
19	Mihai Júnio Lima Larssen	d. midfielder	28	1,80	Rodion F.C.
20	Jorge Luís Humboldt	 	centre-forward	29	1,80	Vandiu Athletic	
21	Rodion Gabriel da Silva        	  striker	30	1,78	Rodion F.C.
24	Ioan Magnus Shroom       	goalkeeper	20	2,15	"free agent"
23	Niels Numídio North      	    striker	29	1,95	T-natanicus F.C.

captain's name is in blue

Starters

RP Permissions
Choose my scorers:Yes*
Godmod scoring events: Yes
RP injuries to my players: No
Godmod Injuries to my players:No
Give Yellow Cards to my players:Yes (Maximum three per match)
Give Red Cards to my players:Yes (One per match,but never the goalkeeper)
Godmod other events:No
Style Modifier:+4,236

*Players that have the probability of scoring during the first leg of the qualifiers(in order from more probable to least,by number):
11,9,10,(23,)(21,),7,(20,)8,5,(18,)(17,)3,4

by **Har Yarok** » Tue Jul 13, 2021 4:16 am

Ha’Yaroki eyes on Esportivan Union

The possible emergence of an Esportivan Union (EU) has attracted interest from Ha’Yaroki politicians – and concern. “We are keeping a close eye on the ongoing discussions,” said Prime Minister Avi Goldsmid. “Right now, we want to see what form any potential treaty organization takes before committing to join such an entity.” The major concern in Ha’Yaroki circles concerns potential clauses in the founding treaty dealing with equality, human rights, and rule of law, and whether such language would conflict with the NationStates Law, which defines Ha’Yarok as explicitly a homeland for the Jewish people. The law, in practice largely a symbolic declaration, has led to international condemnation of Ha’Yarok as an “apartheid state” that denies citizenship to non-Jews (a misunderstanding that is not accurate).

The biggest fear in Yamera about EU is that it will form a formidable trade bloc and force Ha’Yarok into a difficult choice between either economic and diplomatic isolation, potentially including sanctions, or joining and having to drop stringent border protocols. “Ha’Yarok is locked in a demographic cold war,” wrote controversial far-right academic Yavin Rosenberg, currently an advisor to the Shachar party, in his book Promised Land, Unpromising Future, which painted a bleak portrait of the potential fate of Ha’Yarok. His description of non-Jewish residents overwhelming the Jewish population by “breeding like rats” prompted outrage and travel bans – and also made the work a best-seller among Ha’Yarok’s right-wing Zionist community.

Attempts at softening Ha’Yarok’s sometimes isolationist stance towards the Esportivan region have been seen in recent months, including the first ever participation of a national football team in the Campionato Esportiva. The Green & Blues lost their first match, to Esportivan Darmen, but the match enjoyed strong viewing figures across Ha’Yarok and enthusiasm for their efforts is obvious as children sport national team shirts and adults hang blue and green flags from balconies. But it is far easier to come together to support a sports team than to get behind a major regional geopolitical alignment. One thing is certain: whatever the future shape of the EU, Ha’Yaroki politicians are sure to be monitoring developments very closely.

Ha’Yarok – 0 (0)
Lehmann; Lebzelter (64’), Reinharz, Aronthal, Spiro; Abramson (57’ Pinsker ), Weizmann (90’ Duchen ), Ehrenburg; Deronda; Lipman (63’ Vinchevsky ), Kahn

Esportivan Darmen – 1 (0)
A. Arnold (66’)

by **Castlelobruxo** » Tue Jul 13, 2021 10:03 am

Sport : A win to start off Bruxo’s inaugural Campionato
Castlelobruxo being a magical society has very little history or even cultural support for the sport of Pes Sphera and Bubblestare seemed determined to change that as the same socio-cultural bounds had stopped him from achieving greatness. Coming into the tournament much wasn’t expected of this Castlelobruxo squad who were completely new to the international footballing scene. Facing the Hinodejin Empire would be a challenging game for our players as historically the Hinodejin Empire have been a strong opposition winning 2 Campionato’s in their history but they were no longer at that level and this produced our players with a chance to capitalise and pick up three crucial points.
The initial matches of the game were equally fought by both teams as neither team could hold onto possession for too long as our more attacking play style seemed to hamper recycling of possession. Having only two midfielders wasn’t working as low midfield dominance greatly hampered any and all aggressive play. After a half of mediocre play from both sides, it was clear changes were in order to change the pace of the game. The tactical Bubblestare brought on Hensneer in place of Nightcape to get another player in the midfield. And this worked to perfection as the midfield trio of Bloodsquawk, Hellbug and Hensneer dominated the Hinodejin midfield which allowed the ball to be moved up the field to the Castlelobruxoan forwards. The second half was filled with chances for us as we finally converted in the 72nd minute with a brilliant goal from Fearstench who opened his national team account. Gristleneer doubled the lead scoring after receiving a through ball from Hellbug. The second goal secured both the match and three point for Castlelobruxo. Facing Burgburgh the Pot 2 team will be a game we shall head into with confidence, however so will they as they won their own game against hosts Licentian Isles proving that they are here to actually go far in the Campionato but so are we.

Castlelobruxo - 2 (0)
Newtsmoke; Catreek; Shadowdrip (31'); Flamemoon; Nightcape (48' Hensneer ); Bloodsquawk (85'); Gristlesneer (87’); Hellbug (54'); Startlesneer (63' Hellreek ); Fearstench (72’); Blackscream

Hinodejin Empire - 0 (0)

Politics : Esportivan Union talks are “interesting” says Bruxoan Prime Minister
Recent talks of the formation of an Esportivan Union have reached the shores of Castlelobruxo and reactions to this at highest level of Bruxoan politics greatly varies. Despite the formation of an Esportivan Union still remains a possibility this would be an interesting development for the region of Esportiva and given Castlelobruxo’s isolationist history due to the Ministry of Magic which used to be Bruxo’s governing body. The Ministry of Magic has been overthrown for a few years now as the current Parliament looks to change this policy starting with Castlelobruxo’s participation in both the EspoT20 and also the Campionato Esportiva.
The Castlelobruxoan Prime Minister, Fearcape Demoncreek Leatherfire, speaking about the possibility of an Esportivan Union conveyed that this would be interesting considering Castlelobruxo’s past but membership would be something to consider with possible trade and economic benefits. Slightly more right wing politicians and Ministry of Magic sympathisers have expressed their concern often stating the fundamental difference of us being a magical society which could cause any such alliance to be in jeopardy due to cultural differences. Whether such a Union would threaten our way of life or not will be something that can only be known with the necessary developments.

by **Nova Anglican Admin Zone of Esportiva** » Tue Jul 13, 2021 10:13 am

Prime Minister makes appearance at CE as Montfort debate rages at home

Marian Bailey, Rutupiae Free Beacon

Prime Minister Josephine Clark was in attendance at the 30th Campionato Esportiva to see the Lions' national football team take down Natanians and Nosts 3-0 yesterday. The PJP leader and former Foreign Minister clapped and cheered lustily as the Lions methodically took down their Esportivan opponents. The aging back line of Ret, Foster, Ivanov, and Tralto could not provide sufficient defense in front of Daniel Whitcliffe in goal for N&N, and the PM released this on Twii.tur:

@NovaAnglicanaPM Proud to support our team - the defending champions - in the Campionato! Busy schedule this week, but I can always make time for the NAAZE and football #CE30

Almost as much as she supports the national football team, the PM is in favor of Nova Anglicana becoming a party to the upcoming Treaty of Montfort and an Esportivan Union. The previous Ramsey government dismissed the idea and refused to take part in negotiations despite being invited. Shortly after winning her mandate and forming a government, Clark swiftly dispatched veteran diplomat and former ambassador to Gloriax Mary Baldwin to conduct talks with various Esportivan governments about the possibility of joining a potential Union. When queried about her alacrity to get Nova Anglicana into the union, Clark said, "The previous government's inaction has us playing catch-up. If we want to get in on the benefits of this Union, we're going to have to move quickly." Her party lined up quickly behind her stance, while other government partners gave qualified support depending on the final details of the treaty.

However, support is not unanimous in the House of Deputies. The People's Party, Libertarians, and National Party are all Espo-skeptic for the moment, with some raising concerns about loss of economic protection, while others rail against any loss of sovereignty to a supra-national entity. The Clark government has two options if they want to pass the treaty: a majority vote in both houses of Parliament, or a binding referendum submitted to the entire nation. The first option looks easy when you consider the strong majority she has in the House of Deputies, but founders a bit on the holdover Senate, which is still controlled by the opposition. The second option also has its challenges; while Nova Anglicans tend to be in favor of multilateralism and many vacation in Esportiva, a binding referendum has many opportunities to go sideways and joining the EU wasn't exactly the focus of the recent election.

Rumors abound as to where the Prime Minister will head next. Her official schedule places her in the NAAZE for the next several days, planning to attend all of the Lions' group stage matches. She also has meetings with the government of the NAAZE and NGOs regarding social welfare issues and migrant integration, as well as businesses to talk about tax reform and trade with Esportiva. Nevertheless, events ranging from the vigorous debate over the Treaty in the Licentian Isles, with leaders in Colesham Parish angling to block the Isles from joining, the drumbeat of Grearish media over the economic benefits of the Union, the debate over holding a referendum on it in Tumbra, and even South Newlandian Finance Minister Bennett Wise floating the idea of a unified currency, are making some suspicious. Why travel to Esportiva at such a busy time if not to discuss the treaty with other leaders? We shall see what becomes of this visit, but we can be relatively certain that Clark will not pass up this opportunity to do some strategising with regards to Montfort, if not outright meetings with leaders of other countries.

NAAZE 3-0 Natanians and Nosts

NAAZE Goalscorers: Beal 17', Parker 49', Banks 84'

by **Le Choix** » Tue Jul 13, 2021 8:42 pm

Aurélie Dior, Partie 2

As she made her way to Évêque Clements's office, Aurélie's heart started beating faster. Getting on Clements's bad side was the end of anyone's career.

At the door, she paused, just to hear a voice on the other side say: "Come in."

Sitting at his customary desk was the Bishop of Sport, and he rose up to his full height to greet Aurélie.

"Welcome, Aurélie. I'm sure you have a million questions. No, you're not in trouble with me or with any of the other Bishops, as far as I know. If I had it my way, Francine and Gavin wouldn't have been sent to where they've been sent either," he stated apologetically.

She looked around the room, her eyebrows raised as he voiced his displeasure. He caught the look and continued, "Oh, we can speak freely here."

"Oh. Um. Then, why did you call me here?"

The Bishop smiled as he handed her a stack of envelopes. One was labeled "South Newlandia", another "Brenecia", "Tumbra", and the like. It was very confusing to her, but she remembered that those were... Nations? That were around Le Choix.

The Bishop smiled again as he looked at her.

"How would you like to play abroad?"

by **Zeta Reka and Hugeltaldom** » Tue Jul 13, 2021 9:16 pm

RekanSport
Campionato Esportiva 30, Game 1
By ground reporter Iwan-Wiktor Grgić

Three points were collected by the highly ranked Rekan team, who flew to The Licentian Isles. A strong opening game for Zeta Reka's attack was mired in defensive difficulties. In the end, a lead in the standings was secured, though it was only by a goal. With the points in hand, Zeta Reka looks to secure safety in the next matchup.

RekanSport Statbox
Campionato Esportiva 30, Game 1: A Random Place 4–5 Zeta Reka and Hugeltaldom
RND: Zimmerman 31'/87', Hull 64', Valdez 70'; ZRH: Schwartzhammer 11'/57', Heiden 28'/39', Iwanić 80'
A Random Place
Starters: Daugherty — Hodge, Pennington, Todd — Shepherd, Yates — Caldwell, Hull, Hopkins — Zimmerman, Valdez
Substitutes: Pennington -> Vazquez (45'), Yates -> Lee (57'), Valdez -> Davis (83')
Discipline: NONE
Zeta Reka and Hügeltaldom
Starters: Wasić — Igorić, Kostessen, Faruq, Momirić — Gröss, Rekawić, Kolarowić — Heiden, Schwartzhammer, Jad
Substitutes: Heiden -> Gal (60'), Faruq -> Iwanić (73')
Discipline: Jad (33'), Ali Faruq (70')

The Rekan team arrived in the Montfort Parish still carrying the sting of defeat in the round of sixteen in the last Campionato. However, there was also optimism in the side after reaching the same stage in the Cup of Harmony. "I wouldn't say we are haunted by the past" interim head coach Bosko Nowak told me personally on the flight to the Isles. National team regular Yuri Kewić stated that, "The team is getting better and better." While the side has been improving some famous Rekans were left out. Most notably Bogdan Rawić suffered a foot injury before the final roster was published.

No matter who was in the squad, and Rawić's replacements did well for that matter, the first game was great for the Rekan attack. Fenstermacher Schwartzhammer and Stojan Heiden each scored doubles before the hour mark, and the Rekans were three goals ahead of a highly random side that played inconsistently all day. The opposition were down three goals, but Moises Hull got on the board minutes later on a low roller. Striker Kelvin Ted Valde has his shirt pulled by Ali Faruq for a yellow card and a penalty kick. Valde was able to connect past Dejan Wasić with a wide right shot. The game was now in question. After some tussling, Zeta Reka earned a corner, and expert marksman Jad stepped up. Three Campionatos ago, Jad scored from the mark in a tight game. This time it wasn't Jad who was a hero, but Yousef Iwanić who headed the ball into the near post.

The win was the fourth opening game victory for Zeta Reka in five attempts. Only the 28th CE was an exception, and no one wanted to be in third place before the third game this time. "We will be going all out from here" Nowak told the press after an exciting game, "expect resistance from us, and a powerful game of football." The next matchups will still be at the Grayson Stadium. The Fhulghamous Peninsula comes first, and then after that Sangti is the opposition. Both opponents sit on a single point after splitting two goals a piece. After collected a yellow card, Faruq will be recalled. In addition, a confrontation between Zaur-Luka Igorić and coach Nowak took place after Igorić made two assists, but was key to the Rekan defense falling apart late. Should that argument lead to any issues, Hermann Hamppe and Steffanow Kostessen are options. Though the later player will be needed to keep the center firm, especially after what has happened in the last match.

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by **Fhulghamous Peninsula** » Wed Jul 14, 2021 3:04 am

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Gaelic Gamers
Presents...

The Football Fallacies
with The Man from Markovsky

JANITORS, FACTORY WORKERS, AND ACCOUNTANTS IS WHERE IT'S REALLY AT

Hello and welcome to The Football Fallacies. Right, so fresh from yet another disappointment of a World Cup qualifying, my football-addicted arse has once again taken to covering the freaking Campionato Esportiva of all things just to keep away the withdrawal symptoms. Well, at least the last time I did this, it turned out relatively well for this bunch of part-timers. Although I will say that I am still a little bit fuming after losing on penalties following that bit of ten-goal insanity in the semis against Newmanistan. Then again, who wouldn't? You spend ninety minutes putting the ball into the back of the net like nobody's business, and then when you have to do it again at least five more times, you find out you can't. Now who wouldn't be pissed off at such an occurrence, huh? You tell me who that person could be and I will show him or her or them or it the whole two and a half hours of Newmanistan versus Fhulghamous Peninsula, CE 29 semifinals, and let's see who's not pissed off then!

So anyway, here we are, at the triple-X hardcore unrated edition of the Campionato Esportiva. Both the Fhulghamous and Copper Cuprum are back in the circuit because, surprise surprise, neither team had to play each other to get into the Campionato. That time away from the Campionato seems to have done a number on Copper Cuprum though since they just got absolutely smashed by South Newlandia, but more on that later. Right now we are just focusing on the Colonists of the Fhulghamous Peninsula and how they can try to do somewhat better than the third place that they got out of the last one. Well, for one thing, they've still got pretty much a bunch of part-timers whose regular day jobs involve them working as janitors, welders, accountants... well, you get the idea. Antonis Papadimitriou is still in charge of this side, simply because he took these wankers all the way to a bloody bronze place finish. Wessam Shammas and Efthimios Metaxas are both gone, having retired from international football in order to focus on welding together car doors or balancing books or whatever it is that they do on the weekdays. Filippos Economatos (he probably goes by Phil with his fellow economists, let's be honest) is now the new captain, and Hossam Issa the new co-captain. I don't know about you guys but I've always thought that the co-captaincy thing was a bit stupid. Sure, you don't want to play favorites when it comes to your locker room leaders and you don't want to split the damn thing with some people listening to one and the others to the other, but sometimes you just gotta pick one and stick with your guns. But like I've said before, maybe that's why I'm just an armchair manager and not a real one.

Another familiar face who's now gone is Sotiris Baratos, whose biggest (and perhaps only) claim to fame was that he was voted player of the tournament by the people of Hannasean Federation because he got himself a red card playing against their own players. Not in spite of a red card, directly because of a red card. Apparently, Hannaseans hate football so much that they see anybody who tries to get out of playing the whole ninety minutes as having the right idea. Not sure if that's the legacy that Baratos would want to leave behind, but it's the legacy that's he got, and he's going to have to live with it. Some players have had worse legacies done on lesser grounds.

Alright now, so how did the third best team in Esportiva (in terms of actual results at least, rankings for both national and club teams are not counted in this conversation) fare in their first game in the NSFW Campionato? Well, there's just one word to describe it: utter wank. Wait, that's two words. Oh, you know exactly what I bloody mean! How does a team of part-time footballers go from holding the most successful side in CE history goalless to letting a team of football mercenaries pull them back level 2-2 to share the points? If I didn't know any better, I would just say that it's because the Fhulg footballers were part-timers. But I do know better, and the answer is because underneath it all, the Fhulgs are all just Fleftics. Technically and legally speaking, the Fhulghamous Colony is still very much a colony of the Democratic Republic of Abanhfleft, but given that this place with its population of 25 million already has senators and representatives in Congress means that the Fhulgs have pretty much gained provincehood in all but name. Let me put it this way: Fleftic colonists when to the Peninsula and eventually became Fhulgs, but because they have representation in both houses of Congress, the Fhulgs have pretty much come back to being Flefts. And we all know how bottling is in the DNA of the sportspeople of Abanhfleft. It would only make perfect sense that the Fhulgs would get the "magic touch" from their Fleftic relatives as soon as they've had their first taste of sporting success. How else can you explain the fact that the team was literally cruising to victory before they got shown up by a literal 38-year-old. A 38-year-old! And he isn't even a goalkeeper; he's a bastard outfield player! A bloody central midfielder, even. We Flefts have taught our Fhulg brethren well in the art of screwing up with style, I see.

Anyway, that's all that there is from me now. If you've got any comments or thoughts of your own about the match between the Fhulghamous and Sangti or predictions for the next match then feel free to leave them down below. Until then, I've been the Man from Markovsky, still disappointed in our country and now also disappointed with our own colony.

             SANGTI 2 - 2 FHULGHAMOUS PENINSULA
      APOSTOL (82')       ELVIRA (5')
EXCIMINIANO (90+2')       SAN MARTIN (16')

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