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Postby PotatoFarmers » Fri Aug 13, 2021 8:12 am

Season 7 Part 1

Week 3
On Tuesday, 32 teams from the Honour League and the Poafmersia Football Conference participated in the first round of the PFFA Cup. Matches were held in one of the team's home ground.
HNL - PFFA Honour League (V)
FCF - Poafmersia Football Conference (VI)
(FCF)              Sochae Dokan   1–1   Mansity Dalaris           (HNL)  
(HNL) Chesterine Naksa 2–1 Sohaka Pro FC (HNL)
(HNL) Daksa Hornets 6–1 Ghajs Naksa (FCF)
(HNL) Golask Jaraim 4–2 Niasti Hanada (HNL)
(FCF) Jackson Galaxy 4–3 Sitisa Taten (FCF)
(FCF) Khis Flagha 1–2 Fatas Harmas (HNL)
(HNL) Masnchs 1–3 Shihs City (HNL)
(HNL) Dolash County FC 1–0 Nakarish (FCF)
(HNL) Sohaka Recrational Club 2–1 Pats United (HNL)
(FCF) Kishdis Jolton 0–2 Homast Littia (HNL)
(FCF) Pikasha Naksa 3–3 DSK United (FCF)
(HNL) Jankla Rangers 2–2 Holmata (HNL)
(HNL) Florentian Jasha 2–0 Darcon Mancodas FC (FCF)
(FCF) Gikashiar Ballers 2–2 Hasshga Karishma (FCF)
(HNL) Chanster 1–0 Salzish Lakers (HNL)
(HNL) Tribinad Tangis 2–0 Katerine Dolas (HNL)


The attention also moved on to the Professional Development League and the Supreme League Matchday 1. You saw how chaotic the Apex turned out. How about the other 2 leagues?
Supreme League - MD1
Saturday
Derby United 0–1 Offsdi Dalas
Jote United 1–2 Armed Forces FC
Gikashiar City FC 0–1 Real Didari
Didari City 1–1 Honas FC
Pacifica 3–1 Donbester

Sunday
Sochra Mudra FC 1–2 Dalaris Sports FC
Rama Holma 1–0 Jottim FC
Madaris United 0–2 Totalaha
We call these routine wins? Okay, not quite. Jote United host Armed Forces FC in probably the biggest match of the night, and it ended slightly in favour of the more experienced Armed Forces FC. But manager of Jote United William Karlson isn't worried at all. How can he be worried? The young players played extremely well on Saturday night, wih Curt Zima putting in 2 good saves to stop Azaziah Paget from getting his first hat-trick of the season. Porfirio Norris was able to rattle Rosario Mclaughlin at the back, and forced Erin Vance to do a 2-counter-1 to nullify the winger's threat. Stegaj Johnatson, captain of Armed Forces FC, was full of praise for their opponents putting up a really disciplined battle against his team.

PDL1 MD1
Didari City Juniors 0–5 Trimidau Rukiya JDS
Dury Juniors 4–0 Sochra Mudra U19
Fiskadaha FC U19s 0–3 Sarim Potato U19s
Holhot Academy 0–1 Mancodas City U19s
Honas FC U19s 0–1 Mancodas Athletic U19s
Jote United DT 0–1 Kistina Galaxy U19s
One-sided affairs wasn't expected at all. 6 out of 6 clean sheets? Especially how Dagur Lawrence scored 2 and provided 1 assist in Sarim Potato U19s' 3-0 victory in the capital city. Fiskadaha FC U19s' keeper Natalie Dircks was absolutely not there. A mistake that gifted Lawrence his second goal of the night, as well as another than almost gave Lawrence his hat trick - these were mistakes that were typically unusual of the young keeper. Maybe it was the Matchday 1 blues.

Week 4
Apex Matchday 2
Saturday
Holhot United 1–2 Sarim Potato FC
Mancodas Athletic FC 1–1 Mancodas City
Trimidau Rukiya 2–1 Kavalti River FC
Forte Agureo FC 0–3 Dury FC

Sunday
Fiskadaha FC 1–0 Kistina Galaxy
Holhot City 1–0 Trimidau Naksa
Bikarish 1–1 Cochin FC
FC United of Mancodas 1–1 Dalaris City
The very first Mancodas derby of the season ended in a 1-1 draw between Mito and Stevenson. It was a battle of the midfield power, as Natalie Carlson vs Nobutoshi Kazama became the biggest battle of the night. The draw seems to be well deserved, and given the real lack of talking points the entire weekend, the attention turned to the Supreme League.

Supreme League Matchday 2
Saturday
Offsdi Dalas 1–0 Totalaha
Jottim FC 1–1 Madaris United
Dalaris Sports FC 2–0 Rama Holma
Donbester 1–1 Sochra Mudra FC
Honas FC 1–4 Pacifica

Sunday
Real Didari 0–1 Didari City
Armed Forces FC 4–0 Gikashiar City FC
Derby United 2–2 Jote United
Was there actually more talking points here? You can say there is slightly more talk here than the Premier League. Sunday saw the only city derby possible in the Supreme League, which was between both Didari clubs. You can imagine that both teams have immense pressure on them to pull off the win. Not just the bragging rights. It is about staying in the 2nd highest Poafmersian league. Graciia Warisian led the defence for the home side. For the whole 90 minutes, it was pretty solid. Sure, it ended in a 1-0 win for Didari City. But the former Super League champions got a bit lucky there. A controversial freekick was given to them, and Hayley Montague was able to score the direct freekick to grab a 1-0 victory. Surprise? The biggest surprise should be Armed Forces FC, with Keld Papp scoring 3 and providing an assist to win big. That performance was definitely unlike what the Warriors have done in the past. Goals used to be a struggle for them, and they barely cross the line when they win. But now - a 4-0 win will pile the pressure on other teams who are looking towards promotion as their final target.

PDL1 MD2
Mancodas Athletic U19s 1–0 Jote United DT
Mancodas City U19s 1–0 Honas FC U19s
Sarim Potato U19s 3–1 Holhot Academy
Sochra Mudra U19 2–2 Fiskadaha FC U19s
Trimidau Rukiya JDS 0–0 Dury Juniors
Bikarish U19s 0–0 Dalaris City Juniors
No, the teams did not suddenly feel like defence is king. However, you can consider it extremely strange for draws to start popping out of nowhere. Trimidau Rukiya JDS vs Dury Juniors was absolutely fair play, for what is worth. The game was beautiful - free flowing football, signs of a strong passing game, and the battles in the midfield - those were all there. Although the players weren't as confident as the senior players are when executing such a gameplan, they showed the potential to do it - and the 7 minute long highlights perfectly show that.

Week 5

Apex MD3
Saturday
Dalaris City 2–1 Holhot United
Sarim Potato FC 1–1 Mancodas Athletic FC
Cochin FC 1–0 FC United of Mancodas
Dury FC 0–0 Bikarish

Sunday
Kistina Galaxy 0–0 Forte Agureo FC
Kavalti River FC 0–3 Fiskadaha FC
Trimidau Naksa 3–1 Trimidau Rukiya
Mancodas City 2–0 Holhot City

Supreme League MD3
Saturday
Jote United 1–0 Offsdi Dalas
Gikashiar City FC 0–3 Derby United
Didari City 0–0 Armed Forces FC
Pacifica 4–1 Real Didari
Sochra Mudra FC 6–1 Honas FC

Sunday
Rama Holma 1–0 Donbester
Madaris United 1–0 Dalaris Sports FC
Totalaha 0–1 Jottim FC
Just enjoy the sports news headlines this weekend:
  1. De Santoz praise charges following hammering of Honas FC
  2. Veteran centerback Mandy Gibson leads team to goalless home draw against Warriors
  3. Emma Conner says it is team's fault for loss to city rivals
  4. Winless in 3, Thomas Cadilia admits "heat is on"

PDL1 MD3
Didari City Juniors 1–3 Bikarish U19s
Fiskadaha FC U19s 1–1 Trimidau Rukiya JDS
Holhot Academy 3–1 Sochra Mudra U19
Honas FC U19s 0–0 Sarim Potato U19s
Jote United DT 0–5 Mancodas City U19s
Kistina Galaxy U19s 2–1 Mancodas Athletic U19s
Talk about Magreta Rym, please. Just talk about the 19 years old player from Mancodas City. I know, the opponents are Jote United Development Team. And they aren't the strongest academy by a long shot. But did you see how Rym performed? Absolutely stunning. I know all of you wanted to talk about Fiedelm Lindsay's goal-of-the-match at home against Mancodas Athletic U19s. But please, please, let me just dedicate this part to Rym. If we all thought Rym was just a midfield tempo conducter, and posession keeper, then we must have missed out on the fact that he is also creative. Ability to create opportunities for goal? Yes, you found the correct player. You can't forget a player who was involved in all 5 goals in the match. 1 goal, 2 assists, and his role in distracting the opponents for the last 2 shouldn't be ignored. We can also talk about how he was responsible for a total of 27 successful tackles in the game? 27? Close to 1 every 3 minutes? Go figure.

Week 6/7
Challengers' Cup
Dalaris City (PFA) 2-3 Rotor Blewbury FC (LFD)
Rotor Blewbury FC (LFD) 1-3 Dalaris City (PFA)
Dalaris City wins 5-4 on aggregate.

Royal Puncakpura (ERM) 2-1 Mancodas Athletic FC (PFA)
Mancodas Athletic FC (PFA) 2-0 Royal Puncakpura (ERM)
Mancodas Athletic FC wins 3-2 on aggregate.


We start with the FA Cup. 4 matches ended in the draw the first round, so the away team now hosted the match in the replay.
HNL - PFFA Honour League (V)
FCF - Poafmersia Football Conference (VI)

(HNL)           Mansity Dalaris  e 2–0    Sochae Dokan              (FCF)  (0–0 FT)
(FCF) DSK United 2–3 e Pikasha Naksa (FCF) (2–2 FT)
(HNL) Holmata 2–0 Jankla Rangers (HNL)
(FCF) Hasshga Karishma 1–2 Gikashiar Ballers (FCF)


The following week, the teams from the Challenge League and the Glory League joined the 16 winners from Round 1 in the second round of the PFFA Cup.
CHL - PFFA Challenge League (III)
GYL - PFFA Glory League (IV)
HNL - PFFA Honour League (V)
FCF - Poafmersia Football Conference (VI)

(FCF)            Jackson Galaxy   3–2   Pikasha Naksa             (FCF)  
(HNL) Chesterine Naksa 3–1 Golask Jaraim (HNL)
(CHL) Hakartas City 5–0 Kavalti Rangers (CHL)
(CHL) Madaris Country 1–0 Chestervale (GYL)
(HNL) Tribinad Tangis 1–2 Nakartian FC (GYL)
(GYL) Sitisa University 2–1 Notarsihan FC (CHL)
(GYL) Didari United 3–1 Sohaka Recrational Club (HNL)
(HNL) Fatas Harmas 1–2 Guangkok City (GYL)
(HNL) Holmata 1–2 Dakahs Nakahi (CHL)
(CHL) Kisha Agureo FC 3–0 Nakarshi United (GYL)
(CHL) Bishtas Jaska 0–4 Holkan City (GYL)
(GYL) Dikarisa Galaxy 1–5 Red Gikashiar (CHL)
(HNL) Dolash County FC 0–1 Sarim Doan Naksa (CHL)
(GYL) Paishi-jak Country 0–1 Bakarisha Chonta (CHL)
(HNL) Mansity Dalaris 4–0 Ghajs FC (GYL)
(GYL) Darimau Hasha 1–1 Sitisa Country (GYL)
(CHL) Paishi-jak City 3–2 Homast Littia (HNL)
(CHL) Kinabitan 2–0 Forche United (CHL)
(GYL) Najara 2–0 Shishada United (CHL)
(CHL) PF University 2–1 Offsdi Galaxy (CHL)
(GYL) Evergranda Homs 2–3 Bikasha (GYL)
(HNL) Florentian Jasha 2–1 Doche Bangsa (CHL)
(CHL) Hoash Celtic 3–1 Doria City FC (CHL)
(HNL) Chanster 0–0 Shihs City (HNL)
(GYL) Farmers United 2–0 Kibinas (GYL)
(GYL) Ramasdia Kiash 1–2 Chochas FC (GYL)
(GYL) Hoash Rangers 3–2 Daksa Hornets (HNL)
(FCF) Gikashiar Ballers 3–1 Craza Wanderers (CHL)


Apex MD4
Saturday
Holhot United 0–1 Mancodas Athletic FC
Fiskadaha FC 0–0 Trimidau Naksa
Forte Agureo FC 1–1 Kavalti River FC
FC United of Mancodas 0–1 Dury FC
Dalaris City 1–1 Cochin FC

Sunday
Holhot City 0–1 Sarim Potato FC
Trimidau Rukiya 3–1 Mancodas City
Bikarish 0–1 Kistina Galaxy

Apex MD5
Saturday
Cochin FC 0–1 Holhot United
Dury FC 4–0 Dalaris City
Sarim Potato FC 1–2 Trimidau Rukiya
Mancodas Athletic FC 1–0 Holhot City
Kavalti River FC 0–1 Bikarish

Sunday
Mancodas City 1–1 Fiskadaha FC
Trimidau Naksa 0–1 Forte Agureo FC
Kistina Galaxy 0–1 FC United of Mancodas
While Wang Wei, Alex Hoboson, Kresp-Japil Cuf, and the entire backline could be credit for stopping Shakira Handris and co. from scoring a single goal, you have to give similar credit to the front line. To Isabella Coste, the Savigliane forward, as well as the former Poafmersian NTer Hansel Tang. Tang and Coste are in slightly different sides of the curve. One is approaching the peak. The other is going off the peak. Yet you cannot doubt either of their capabilities as they produced 4 goals past Christine Faits. Nukam Poir calls it disgraceful. We beg to differ. Dalaris City tried very hard, but Dury FC was god tier that night. The home side was absolutely dominant throughout the 90 minutes, and Sadi That couldn't be more pleased with the Blue Sailors' performance against a really strong side. The performance, together with a couple of upsets elsewhere, puts the defending champion on top of the leaderboard.

## Apex S7                Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts   Form
1 Dury FC 5 4 1 0 10 1 +9 13 WWDWW
2 Trimidau Rukiya 5 4 0 1 12 6 +6 12 WWLWW
3 Mancodas Athletic FC 5 3 2 0 6 3 +3 11 WWDDW
4 Fiskadaha FC 5 2 2 1 6 3 +3 8 DDWWL
5 Mancodas City 5 2 2 1 7 5 +2 8 DLWDW
6 Cochin FC 5 2 2 1 4 3 +1 8 LDWDW
7 Dalaris City 5 2 2 1 7 8 −1 8 LDWDW
8 Sarim Potato FC 5 2 1 2 5 6 −1 7 LWDWL
9 FC United of Mancodas 5 1 2 2 2 3 −1 5 WLLDD
10 Bikarish 5 1 2 2 3 5 −2 5 WLDDL
11 Forte Agureo FC 5 1 2 2 2 5 −3 5 WDDLL
12 Trimidau Naksa 5 1 1 3 4 5 −1 4 LDWLL
13 Holhot United 5 1 1 3 3 5 −2 4 WLLLD
14 Holhot City 5 1 1 3 1 4 −3 4 LLLWD
15 Kistina Galaxy 5 1 1 3 1 6 −5 4 LWDLL
16 Kavalti River FC 5 0 2 3 2 7 −5 2 LDLLD


Supreme League MD4
Saturday
Offsdi Dalas 0–1 Jottim FC
Dalaris Sports FC 3–2 Totalaha
Donbester 0–3 Madaris United
Honas FC 1–0 Rama Holma
Real Didari 0–0 Sochra Mudra FC

Sunday
Armed Forces FC 0–2 Pacifica
Derby United 3–1 Didari City
Jote United 2–2 Gikashiar City FC

Supreme League MD5
Saturday
Gikashiar City FC 1–2 Offsdi Dalas
Didari City 0–1 Jote United
Pacifica 3–0 Derby United
Sochra Mudra FC 0–0 Armed Forces FC
Rama Holma 1–2 Real Didari

Sunday
Madaris United 3–0 Honas FC
Totalaha 3–0 Donbester
Jottim FC 0–1 Dalaris Sports FC
Domination in progress for Pacifica? Really, you can't talk anything about a team who wen +10 GD in MD4 with a 2-0 win over Armed Forces FC, and then 3-0 past Derby United. Big games against 2 fellow promotion contenders! It is a bit too early to say whether Pacifica is going to dominate, but judging by the form Koios Voltolini and Adalia Patton is in right now, this run is probably going to last quite for quite some time. Until a team stops the two players. Or a team can put more past captain Patricie Pereira and the backline.

## Supreme League S7     Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
1 Pacifica 5 5 0 0 16 3 +13 15
2 Dalaris Sports FC 5 4 0 1 8 4 +4 12
3 Madaris United 5 3 1 1 8 3 +5 10
4 Offsdi Dalas 5 3 0 2 4 3 +1 9
5 Armed Forces FC 5 2 2 1 6 3 +3 8
6 Jote United 5 2 2 1 7 6 +1 8
7 Derby United 5 2 1 2 8 7 +1 7
8 Jottim FC 5 2 1 2 3 3 0 7
9 Real Didari 5 2 1 2 4 6 −2 7
10 Sochra Mudra FC 5 1 3 1 8 4 +4 6
11 Totalaha 5 2 0 3 7 5 +2 6
12 Rama Holma 5 2 0 3 3 5 −2 6
13 Didari City 5 1 2 2 3 5 −2 5
14 Honas FC 5 1 1 3 4 14 −10 4
15 Donbester 5 0 1 4 2 11 −9 1
Gikashiar City FC 5 0 1 4 3 12 −9 1


PDL1 MD4
Mancodas City U19s 3–0 Kistina Galaxy U19s
Sarim Potato U19s 1–0 Jote United DT
Sochra Mudra U19 0–0 Honas FC U19s
Trimidau Rukiya JDS 0–0 Holhot Academy
Bikarish U19s 1–0 Dury Juniors
Dalaris City Juniors 1–2 Didari City Juniors

PDL1 MD5
Dury Juniors 1–1 Dalaris City Juniors
Fiskadaha FC U19s 3–0 Bikarish U19s
Honas FC U19s 0–3 Trimidau Rukiya JDS
Jote United DT 1–0 Sochra Mudra U19
Kistina Galaxy U19s 0–1 Sarim Potato U19s
Mancodas Athletic U19s 1–2 Mancodas City U19s

PDL1 Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Mancodas City U19s 5 5 0 0 12 1 +11 15
2 Sarim Potato U19s 5 4 1 0 8 1 +7 13
3 Trimidau Rukiya JDS 5 2 3 0 9 1 +8 9
4 Bikarish U19s 4 2 1 1 4 4 0 7
5 Kistina Galaxy U19s 4 2 0 2 3 5 −2 6
6 Mancodas Athletic U19s 4 2 0 2 4 4 0 6
7 Dury Juniors 4 1 2 1 5 2 +3 5
8 Fiskadaha FC U19s 4 1 2 1 6 6 0 5
9 Holhot Academy 4 1 1 2 4 5 −1 4
10 Didari City Juniors 3 1 0 2 3 9 −6 3
11 Jote United DT 5 1 0 4 1 8 −7 3
12 Honas FC U19s 5 0 2 3 0 5 −5 2
13 Sochra Mudra U19 5 0 2 3 3 10 −7 2
14 Dalaris City Juniors 3 0 2 1 2 3 −1 2
Dalaris City Juniors falls to the bottom with just 2 points in 3 games - with a loss against Didari City Juniors and a draw against Dury Juniors in the last 2 games. Those were 2 very different draws. One was a sign of strength in the defence, stopping Dury Juniors from converting midfield domination into goals. The other, was a sign of weakness, as the loss was never expected at all. Didari City Juniors belongs to the "second class" in the top tier of academy football. And a loss there just doesn't look good on the team as a whole. Yes, the academy league is prone to lots of fluctuations. But that means that every game is especially important. When you need t secure the win, you should always do so.
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Postby PotatoFarmers » Mon Aug 16, 2021 8:44 am

Season 7 Part 2

Week 8
FA Cup Round 2 Replay
Abbrv: GYL - Glory League; HNL - Honours League
(GYL)       Sitisa Country  p 1–1    Darimau Hasha        (GYL)  (1–1 FT · 4–3 pen)
(HNL) Shihs City 1–0 Chanster (HNL)

IFCF Champions League (Non-champions Path) 2nd Preliminary Round Leg 1
Trimidau Rukiya 0-2 Stein-los Turkish (Pasarga)

IFCF Challengers Cup 2nd Preliminary Round Leg 1
Villa Silva (Cabo Azure) 1-1 Mancodas Athletic FC
Dalaris City 3-1 Telecontarë (Starblaydia)

IFCF Liga B Champions Trophy 2nd Preliminary Round Leg 1
Derby United 0-2 Ponyville Galaxy (Equestria)
Cochin FC 3-1 Porto Nowi OR (Zeta Reka & Hügeltaldom)

Apex MD6
Saturday
Cochin FC 1–0 Dury FC
Dalaris City 2–1 Kistina Galaxy
Trimidau Rukiya 0–0 Mancodas Athletic FC
Fiskadaha FC 1–0 Sarim Potato FC

Sunday
Holhot United 1–0 Holhot City
Forte Agureo FC 1–0 Mancodas City
Bikarish 1–0 Trimidau Naksa
FC United of Mancodas 2–0 Kavalti River FC
Talk about upsets, upsets and more upsets. Recently promoted Forte Aguro FC and Cochin FC both scored surprise wins against superior opposition, namely Mancodas City and Dury FC respectively. For Forte Agureo FC, the win is probably worth more than anything. Laguna, the left winger from Montana Verde, had a really nice collaboration with Wyrykowski, who moved into the number 9 position in order to make space fo Laguna. And the strategy worked out well. In the Agureo Stadium, the Sky Blues' defence was rattled pretty badly. Ethan Stevenson opted to switch to a 4-3-3 formation to provide additional firepower, but Lara Jordan wasn't able to add anything to give Mancodas City the goal they need. Brenecian Helena Murrough scored a goal that was completely out of reach for Qusmi Kresp-Japil Cuf in the 27th minute, leaving the Blue Sailors attempting to force a goal. Hansel Tang knows how difficult it is to break sturdy defences, since she played in Ko-oren before for Advance Alara. Even Tang and Nepharan Esmond Moore, who came off the bench for the Isabella Coste, were left struggling to get past the home side's defene. But talk about how quickly Dalaris City bounced back. A convincing 2-1 win over Kistina Galaxy only piles more pressure on Thomas Cadillia and his team, who continue to be in 15th with just 4 points in 6 games. It was Steve Erickson who produced a goal and an assist for Shakira Handris to sink Kistina Galaxy, stabilising the ship following Ko-oren sriker Antoine Duchemin's opening goal 8 minutes into the game.

Supreme League MD6
Saturday
Offsdi Dalas 3–5 Dalaris Sports FC
Donbester 1–0 Jottim FC
Honas FC 1–1 Totalaha
Derby United 4–0 Sochra Mudra FC

Sunday
Armed Forces FC 2–2 Rama Holma
Real Didari 0–0 Madaris United
Jote United 1–5 Pacifica
Gikashiar City FC 0–1 Didari City
5 goals, 5 players. A header from Bar McNee, long range screamer by Toria Dick, free kick from Lene Quickley, and standard goals from Charles Lowery and Koios Voltolini allowed Pacifica to win 5-1 against fellow title contender Jote United. It was utter domination for Pacifica, as they move to a +17 goal difference.

PDL1 MD6
Sarim Potato U19s 1–3 Mancodas Athletic U19s
Sochra Mudra U19 0–1 Kistina Galaxy U19s
Trimidau Rukiya JDS 1–0 Jote United DT
Bikarish U19s 5–2 Holhot Academy
Dalaris City Juniors 1–1 Fiskadaha FC U19s
Didari City Juniors 4–2 Dury Juniors
Dalaris City Juniors continue to remain winless, this time by holding the defending champions Fiskadaha FC U19s. The early disparity is pointing towards a new title holder. But there is no clear intention as Mancodas Athletic U19s push forward a solid 3-1 win over Sarim Potato U19s.

Week 9
IFCF Champions League (Non-champions Path) 2nd Preliminary Round Leg 2
Stein-los Turkish (Pasarga) 1-2 Trimidau Rukiya
(Trimidau Rukiya loses 2-3 on aggregate and moves on to the Challengers Cup)

IFCF Challengers Cup 2nd Preliminary Round Leg 2
Mancodas Athletic FC 3-0 Villa Silva (Cabo Azure)
(Mancodas Athletic FC wins 4-1 on aggregate)
Telecontarë (Starblaydia) 2-1 Dalaris City
(Dalaris City wins 4-3 on aggregate)

IFCF Liga B Champions Trophy 2nd Preliminary Round Leg 2
Ponyville Galaxy (Equestria) 1-2 Derby United
(Derby United loses 2-3 on aggregate and is eliminated from the LBCT)
Porto Nowi OR (Zeta Reka & Hügeltaldom) 1-2 Cochin FC
(Cochin FC wins 5-2 on aggregate)


Apex MD7
Saturday
Dury FC 0–1 Holhot United
Mancodas Athletic FC 1–4 Fiskadaha FC
Holhot City 0–1 Trimidau Rukiya
Kistina Galaxy 0–1 Cochin FC
Kavalti River FC 0–1 Dalaris City

Sunday
Mancodas City 2–5 Bikarish
Trimidau Naksa 1–0 FC United of Mancodas
Sarim Potato FC 0–1 Forte Agureo FC
Away wins galore! Every single home side sufferred from unexplainable defeats, and that means even more chaos in the already ridiculously chaotic Apex. The 3 main talking points of the night are as follows:

1) The Horror of Mancodas
Bikarish definitely rotated some of their strength ahead of Tuesday's Challengers Cup 3rd Preliminary Round fixture at home to Whirl Island's Racing de Terranova. Chen Xiwei did not start. Neither did Cosumar's Arden Lemons. Instead, a bunch of younger players took the show. Dahiu Adatxi played instead of Danzik Hoboson. South Newlandia's Kevin Mohamed instead of Brenecian Sander Connolley. And yet it was the front line of Sanna Ignatov, Tilda Hristov and Monesty Erdos, who placed 5 in front of the Mancodas City fans, who watched in horror as their team collapsed at home to a rotated Bikarish side. Imagine the horror to any Mancodan over the weekend. The Red Devils fell to a masterpiece led by captain Gisiik Moonar on Saturday. The 37,086 spectators watched the Islanders defeat the Purple Eagles. And then, Mancodas City losing. Not a good day to be a Mancodan fan.

2) Forte Agureo FC's dominance last season is not a fluke
Michael Schmidt shows how tactical manuvering will help a team gain some advantage, as the Blue Rhinos switch from a 3-5-2 formation to a 4-5-1 to put as many man behind the ball as possible. And the pace that he produce was brilliant. Anastasia Klein was the lone striker up front, while the traditional 2 wingers switch to 2 standard midfielders in a deeper position. Sarim Potato FC found it a hassale to break the defence, and whenever an attempt by Becker or Toyotomi-Barian broke through, Bartholomew Viteri would be there to save the ball.

3) Helena Murrough an "asset" for Cochin FC
A 1-0 win against the struggling Kistina Galaxy was enough to proof the Brenecian's asset. Sure, Cochin FC only socred 6 thus far. But if one player is the one scoring all 6, then this player must be the real asset. The team has been producing some really nice performance against the traditionally big teams, and their rise to 3rd place is no fluke. But we are only in Matchday 7. What more is there even?

Supreme League MD7
Saturday
Didari City 0–2 Offsdi Dalas
Pacifica 3–1 Gikashiar City FC
Sochra Mudra FC 1–5 Jote United
Rama Holma 0–2 Derby United

Sunday
Madaris United 0–0 Armed Forces FC
Totalaha 0–2 Real Didari
Jottim FC 0–1 Honas FC
Dalaris Sports FC 2–1 Donbester
Kudos to Dalaris Sports FC for being the only team to be within 3 points from the runaway leaders, Pacifica. Gael Marlowe and Chandler Schwenke both scored a goal each to allow them to take a valuable 3 points against Donbester. Petras Haberkorn remained extremely fustrated as to how to let this team get better. They have been recovering quite a bit from the first few games, but there was always the issue of a poor defence that has put them on the back foot all along. 4 points. The former Cochin FC assistant manager knows this result is dissapointing, and he expressed his worries for the team after the game. "The team needs to regain their confidence - they need to learn from every game and find out how to be better."

PDL1 MD7
Fiskadaha FC U19s 3–2 Didari City Juniors
Holhot Academy 1–1 Dalaris City Juniors
Honas FC U19s 0–1 Bikarish U19s
Kistina Galaxy U19s 2–0 Trimidau Rukiya JDS
Mancodas Athletic U19s 2–0 Sochra Mudra U19
Mancodas City U19s 3–3 Sarim Potato U19s
After the young Hornets lost to Mancodas Athletic U19s, they travel to Mancodas to play Mancodas City U19s. Roaring for a reaction against a Mancodas City side who has won everything previously, they pushed forward a heroic performance to draw level 3-3.

Week 10
IFCF Champions League (Champions Path) 3rd Preliminary Round Leg 1
Empilot United FC (Boring Paradise) 1-2 Dury FC

IFCF Challengers Cup 3rd Preliminary Round Leg 1
Bikarish 3-1 Racing de Terranova (Whirl Islands)
Sterling City United (Darmen) 2-4 Mancodas Athletic FC
Anara (Eraman) 2-1 Dalaris City
Trimidau Rukiya 2-0 Victoriaville South End (Cassadaigua)

IFCF Liga B Champions Trophy 3rd Preliminary Round Leg 1
Titanderth (Pasarga) 0-2 Cochin FC
Forte Agureo FC 2-1 Nunavut North Stars (Quebec and Shingoryeo)


Apex MD8
Saturday
Holhot United 0–1 Trimidau Rukiya
Forte Agureo FC 1–0 Mancodas Athletic FC
Bikarish 1–1 Sarim Potato FC
Dalaris City 3–1 Trimidau Naksa
Cochin FC 1–2 Kavalti River FC
Dury FC 1–0 Kistina Galaxy

Sunday
Fiskadaha FC 1–0 Holhot City
FC United of Mancodas 0–2 Mancodas City
Delaclava's Olaf Bachmeier scored the only goal for Fiskadaha FC in the 67th minute to allow Fisakadaha FC to lift themsleves to 2nd. Ethan Stevenson had some pressure lifted from him following a solid 2-0 victory at the United Park in another Mancodas derby. It was the other foreign manager, Ryuzaki Mito, who was left scratching his head after Forte Agureo FC put up another spirited performance to win 1-0. Sara Muraro came off the bench to score against Kistina Galaxy - what is going on with the Yellow Goldhorns? They are stuck at the bottom table alongside Holhot City (what?), with Kavalti River FC just 1 point above both teams. Thomas Cadilia knows a few more games like this, and his head is going to roll. Even though Poafmersia doesn't have that many good managers that Kistina Galaxy would like. Oh well.

Supreme League MD8
Saturday
Offsdi Dalas 1–0 Donbester
Honas FC 1–3 Dalaris Sports FC
Real Didari 2–0 Jottim FC
Armed Forces FC 1–0 Totalaha
Derby United 1–1 Madaris United

Sunday
Jote United 1–0 Rama Holma
Gikashiar City FC 0–0 Sochra Mudra FC
Didari City 0–1 Pacifica
I can't really imagine how the relegation battle is more exciting to watch. No really - Pacifica and Dalaris Sports FC have developed enough dominance at the top. Jote United, Derby United and Armed Forces FC are struggling to ptoduce the necessary results, and not to mention that Jottim FC is nowhere to be seen. 4 teams on 7 points, 2 teams on 8, and the last 2 in the bottom half is Donbester (4) and Gikashiar City FC (2).

PDL1 MD8
Sochra Mudra U19 0–1 Mancodas City U19s
Trimidau Rukiya JDS 5–0 Mancodas Athletic U19s
Bikarish U19s 1–0 Jote United DT
Dalaris City Juniors 1–0 Honas FC U19s
Didari City Juniors 2–2 Holhot Academy
Dury Juniors 1–0 Fiskadaha FC U19s


Week 11
IFCF Champions League (Champions Path) 3rd Preliminary Round Leg 2
Dury FC 4-1 Empilot United FC (Boring Paradise)
(Dury FC wins 6-2 on aggregate)

IFCF Challengers Cup 3rd Preliminary Round Leg 2
Racing de Terranova (Whirl Islands) 3-1 Bikarish (aet, 3-1 FT)
(Bikarish wins 4-3 on penalties)
Mancodas Athletic FC 2-0 Sterling City United (Darmen)
(Mancodas Athletic FC wins 6-2 on aggregate)
Dalaris City 1-2 Anara (Eraman)
(Dalaris City loses 2-4 on aggregate, and is eliminated from the Challengers Cup)
Victoriaville South End (Cassadaigua) 0-1 Trimidau Rukiya
(Trimidau Rukiya wins 3-0 on aggregate)

IFCF Liga B Champions Trophy 3rd Preliminary Round Leg 2
Cochin FC 0-1 Titanderth (Pasarga)
(Cochin FC wins 2-1 on aggregate)
Nunavut North Stars (Quebec and Shingoryeo) 2-0 Forte Agureo FC
(Forte Agureo FC loses 2-3 on aggregate, and is eliminated from the Liga B Champions Trophy)


Apex MD9
Saturday
Trimidau Rukiya 1–2 Fiskadaha FC
Kavalti River FC 0–3 Dury FC
Mancodas Athletic FC 3–1 Bikarish
Kistina Galaxy 1–0 Holhot United

Sunday
Trimidau Naksa 0–0 Cochin FC
Mancodas City 1–6 Dalaris City
Sarim Potato FC 2–1 FC United of Mancodas
Holhot City 0–1 Forte Agureo FC
Dalaris was left absolutely fustrated following yet another 1-2 loss in the midweek to Anara in the Challengers Cup, and decided to throw their fustration against Dalaris City. It was Shakira Handris who produced yet another hat-trick against Mancodas City. From an outsider's perspective, you cannot imagine that the (former) national team captain is already 34. When he was subbed off after 62 minutes, the away fans was cheering for Handris. Yes, his stamina isn't as good as before. But he gave it his very best, joining Makana Tuft and Kirsti Nieminen in questioning the Mancodas City defence. Ethan Stevenson thought that fielding a mix of veterans (Layla Montgomery and Denis Pickford) alongside the younger and faster players (Lianne Northrup and Mohammad Malsharma). 23 minutes into the game, when Dalaris City romped to a 2-0 lead, Stevenson realised pace was more importat. Nikola Jowanowić came on in the 38th minute, probably the earliest substitution the manager has ever made for a non-injured player. But Dalaris City simply piled on the pressure, giving the away side a 3-0 lead by half time. Confederate Jamshed Ologin scored an equaliser in the 51st minute, but there is no way Dalaris City will put on the breaks. Shakira Handris completed his hat-trick, before getting subbed off, but his substitute Willis Kline also put on one goal and an assist for Nieminen to complete a 6-1 victory for the Red Rhinos.

The other talking point of the night was how Shirou Amatore was clearly an improvement from Di Pietro in goal for Kistina Galaxy. Feeling that Di Pietro needs some sort of reset, Thomas Cadilia put the player on the bench for the first time this season. A little shuffle here and there. Sigfrido Haden, whose performances was dissapointing this eason, was benched ahead of Nuha Nilsen. Ethane Alex Warlohff came on for Michael Glossman, and was able to produce the ncessary goal which neither Glossman nor Duchemin could produce. Laurence Cropper created 2-3 nice chances for Holhot United, but Amatore was there to save all the attempts. Douglis Nichs was dissapointed to keep nothing from the trip to Kistina, but mentioned how ti was absolute fair play for a side who was trying to find their confidence once again.

Supreme League MD9
Saturday
Pacifica 4–1 Offsdi Dalas
Sochra Mudra FC 2–1 Didari City
Rama Holma 1–0 Gikashiar City FC
Madaris United 2–3 Jote United
Totalaha 0–1 Derby United

Sunday
Jottim FC 1–0 Armed Forces FC
Dalaris Sports FC 2–0 Real Didari
Donbester 1–3 Honas FC
Jeremy Ling's confidence in 21-years old Kirki Deák isn't as misplaced as we previously thought - judging by how he performed over the past few weeks. Giving the opposition headache, as well as the accuracy in his goals - you rarely see a shot of his go off target. Teams realise that his shocking high accuracy is a threat - and often nominate one defender to man-mark him. Not difficult to see why from today, when he managed to get behind Armed Forces FC, and steer himself to a position to shove the ball to the top right corner - giving Armed Forces FC their second consecutive loss.

PDL1 MD9
Holhot Academy 2–2 Dury Juniors
Honas FC U19s 0–0 Didari City Juniors
Jote United DT 1–0 Dalaris City Juniors
Kistina Galaxy U19s 0–2 Bikarish U19s
Mancodas City U19s 0–3 Trimidau Rukiya JDS
Sarim Potato U19s 1–0 Sochra Mudra U19
We have always gave strikers all the love, but let us give the attention to Anselm Paulis and Kasia Báthory, the centerback partnership who did really well today against Mancodas City U19s. As compared to their opposite numbers, who seemly crumbled, these 2 players did well to protect the clean sheet that the side really deserve. The win against the seemingly unstoppable Mancodas City U19s puts Trimidau Rukiya JDS in 3rd, 1 point ahead of Sarim Potato U19s, who played 1 game less.

Week 12
IFCF Champions League (Champions Path) Playoff Round Leg 1
Norrion Rovers (Eastfield Lodge) 0-1 Dury FC

IFCF Challengers Cup Playoff Round Leg 1
Bikarish 1-1 FC Squidroidia Squidbreak (Squidroidia)
Mancodas Athletic FC 5-1 City of Light (The Quagpire)
Capital FC (SYL) 2-3 Trimidau Rukiya

IFCF Liga B Champions Trophy Playoff Round Leg 1
Cochin FC 0-0 SK Republika Borograd (Siovanija and Teusland)


Apex MD10
Saturday
Forte Agureo FC 0–1 Trimidau Rukiya
Bikarish 1–0 Holhot City
FC United of Mancodas 1–1 Mancodas Athletic FC
Cochin FC 0–2 Mancodas City
Dury FC 3–4 Trimidau Naksa

Sunday
Holhot United 1–3 Fiskadaha FC
Dalaris City 3–1 Sarim Potato FC
Kistina Galaxy 2–0 Kavalti River FC
Sadi That was shaking his head following the 3-4 loss to Trimidau Naksa. It was a disgusting result in general. Isabella Coste opened the coring in the 7th minute with long range through pass coming from Sara Muraro. Kristi Leach was extremely fustrating after she failed to stop the opponents' through pass. But Osarius midfielder Camille Lane scored one in the 20th minute and assisted Jackson Hans 9 minutes to give the Islanders a 2-1 lead. But Zelda McKenna and Josef Gentry both score one goal on both sides of the halfway mark to give Dury FC a 3-2 lead by the 62nd minute. Just when we thought the game was going to end just there, defender Richard Hermann got in a header from a corner taken by Granville Maria, making it a 3-3 draw by the 80th minute. And it was Jackson Hans who netted the winner. Sadi That felt absolutely disgrunted that the side should have gotten at least a point, but to be honest, Trimidau Naksa was great today.

Supreme League MD10
Saturday
Offsdi Dalas 1–0 Honas FC
Real Didari 1–0 Donbester
Armed Forces FC 0–1 Dalaris Sports FC
Derby United 0–0 Jottim FC

Sunday
Jote United 2–0 Totalaha
Gikashiar City FC 1–1 Madaris United
Didari City 2–2 Rama Holma
Pacifica 5–1 Sochra Mudra FC

PDL1 MD10
Trimidau Rukiya JDS 1–1 Sarim Potato U19s
Bikarish U19s 1–0 Mancodas Athletic U19s
Dalaris City Juniors 2–0 Kistina Galaxy U19s
Didari City Juniors 0–0 Jote United DT
Dury Juniors 1–0 Honas FC U19s
Fiskadaha FC U19s 0–0 Holhot Academy
Headlines from the remaining 2 leagues:
  1. Supreme League: Pacifica and Dalaris Sports FC continues to dominate
  2. Armed Forces FC's offence fails at the important games again
  3. Jottim FC misses key penalty in goalless draw at Derby United
  4. Professional Development League: Title defence over for Fiskadaha FC?
  5. Dury Juniors labour to 1-0 win over Honas FC U19s

Week 13
IFCF Champions League (Champions Path) Playoff Round Leg 2
Dury FC 2-1 Norrion Rovers (Eastfield Lodge)
(Dury FC wins 3-1 on aggregate)

IFCF Challengers Cup Playoff Round Leg 1
FC Squidroidia Squidbreak (Squidroidia) 1-2 Bikarish
(Bikarish wins 3-2 on aggregate)
City of Light (The Quagpire) 2-1 Mancodas Athletic FC
(Mancodas Athletic FC wins 6-3 on aggregate)
Trimidau Rukiya 2-0 Capital FC (SYL)
(Trimidau Rukiya wins 5-2 on aggregate)

IFCF Liga B Champions Trophy Playoff Round Leg 1
SK Republika Borograd (Siovanija and Teusland) 1-3 Cochin FC
(Cochin FC wins 3-1 on aggregate)


Apex MD11
Saturday
Mancodas Athletic FC 5–0 Dalaris City
Kavalti River FC 0–1 Holhot United
Trimidau Rukiya 0–1 Bikarish
Sarim Potato FC 2–1 Cochin FC

Sunday
Trimidau Naksa 0–1 Kistina Galaxy
Mancodas City 2–1 Dury FC
Holhot City 1–0 FC United of Mancodas
Fiskadaha FC 4–0 Forte Agureo FC
Ryūzaki Mito threw in a defensive strategy against Dalaris City, and decided to force the opponents to run for the entire first half. The carrot was dangled up front - if you really want to get your goals, you got to labour for it. And if Dalaris City over extend, that was it to them. The strategy of constantly attacking them on the counter attack worked out nicely. Attacking on Dalaris City's left side, Dak Feignenspan was able to score 2 valuable goals to allow Mancodas Athletic FC to lead 2-0 by half time. It started with the Zeta Rekan opening the goal in the 27th minute. Then forcing a penalty which Feignenspan smoothly converted. In the second half, it was Fayza Hoedemaker who led the rout, scoring a brace on her own, and then assisting substitute Kenneth Marks to the 5th of the night. It could be the most "disgraceful" loss to Dalaris City, but you have show some mad respect to Mito and his ability to push out brilliant tactics to win games that look impossible on paper.

Supreme League MD11
Saturday
Sochra Mudra FC 1–1 Offsdi Dalas
Rama Holma 2–2 Pacifica
Madaris United 3–0 Didari City
Totalaha 1–0 Gikashiar City FC

Sunday
Jottim FC 2–0 Jote United
Dalaris Sports FC 2–1 Derby United
Donbester 0–1 Armed Forces FC
Honas FC 0–2 Real Didari
Ah, the battle of the frontline. It was a question of which squad could have a better offensive squad, and in the end, the young players of Derby United wasn't able to produce a solid performance against Dalaris Sports FC, who had the experience to know how to change gear when they took the lead. The younger Derby United squad wasn't able to grow into the game, unlike their opponents. The surprise was Shauna Stenger and Katrien Monroe, who were the shining spots as Rama Holma stopped Pacifica from running riot. The two defenders was able to control the tempo from the back after falling to 2 early goals, and the Holma-based side clawed back into the game to draw 2-2.

PDL MD11
Honas FC U19s 0–2 Fiskadaha FC U19s
Jote United DT 0–0 Dury Juniors
Kistina Galaxy U19s 1–2 Didari City Juniors
Mancodas Athletic U19s 1–0 Dalaris City Juniors
Mancodas City U19s 5–0 Bikarish U19s
Sochra Mudra U19 0–2 Trimidau Rukiya JDS
Dury Juniors' relatively young squad was left stuck against Jote United DT, failing to produce the goals when Jote United DT placed all 10 players behind the ball. It was Mancodas City U19s who threw in another 5-0 win, this time against Bikarish U19s. That literally doubled the number of goals Bikarish conceded in the past 10 games, and it didn't help that Bikarish was reduced to 10 men shortly after the break. Mancodas City moves above into 2nd place, tied with Trimidau Rukiya JDS and Bikarish U19s on 22 points, but having a slightly better head-to-head record to account for their 2nd position. Trimidau Rukiya JDS continue their miracle run at the top with a 2-0 win against cellar dwellars Sochra Mudra U19.

Week 14
Tue - IFCF Challengers Cup Qualifying Round Leg 1
Lakewood City (Tumbra) 1-2 Trimidau Rukiya
Mancodas Athletic FC 4-7 Istria City FC (Banija)
Tihon (Chromatika) 3-4 Bikarish

Thur - FFI Victors League Qualifying Round
Trimidau Rukiya 2-0 Sporting Cabo (Acastanha)


Apex MD12
Saturday
Holhot United 0–0 Forte Agureo FC
Bikarish 2–1 Fiskadaha FC
FC United of Mancodas 1–2 Trimidau Rukiya
Dalaris City 0–0 Holhot City
Cochin FC 0–1 Mancodas Athletic FC

Sunday
Dury FC 2–0 Sarim Potato FC
Kistina Galaxy 1–1 Mancodas City
Kavalti River FC 0–1 Trimidau Naksa
We wanted to comment on a match, but before that:
## Apex S7                Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
7 Mancodas City 12 5 3 4 17 19 −2 18
8 Forte Agureo FC 12 5 3 4 6 10 −4 18
9 Cochin FC 12 4 3 5 8 10 −2 15
10 Trimidau Naksa 12 4 2 6 11 13 −2 14
11 Holhot United 12 4 2 6 7 10 −3 14
12 Kistina Galaxy 12 4 2 6 7 11 −4 14
13 Sarim Potato FC 12 4 2 6 11 16 −5 14
This is known as the middle pack of teams. The quality of the number of teams here is really puzzling. Mancodas City is still within pace from 5th placed Mancodas Athletic FC (22 points), so they can be ignored. But imagine both promoted clubs putting themselves directly behind, at the middle of the table. Forte Agureo FC held Holhot United to a goalless daw. Cochin FC forced Mancodas Athletic FC to work real hard to get all 3 points, as they fought really hard in a 0-1 loss. Trimidau Naksa, Holhot United, Kistina Galaxy and Sarim Potato FC follows. For the latter 2 clubs, the performance thus far is a far cry from their usual capabilities. Sarim Potato FC, in fact, looked rather shabby today. Dury FC controlled the tempo of the game from start to end, and honestly, the performance of all the strikers was extremely weak. Yeong-Suk Becker and Mika Toyotomi-Bariain are both suffering goal droughts. Thomas Crawford knows the pressure is on him to spin out something for the next few matches, else he could very well get the sack.

Supreme League MD12
Saturday
Offsdi Dalas 4–0 Real Didari
Armed Forces FC 2–0 Honas FC
Derby United 2–1 Donbester
Jote United 3–3 Dalaris Sports FC

Sunday
Gikashiar City FC 0–1 Jottim FC
Didari City 1–0 Totalaha
Pacifica 4–1 Madaris United
Sochra Mudra FC 7–4 Rama Holma
Even more chaos continues in the mid table, as Offsdi Dalas trashes Real Didari 4-0. Jote United held Dalaris Sports FC to a 3-3 draw, while Derby United piles more pressure on Donbester with a 2-1 home win. Pacifica broke the 40-goal mark with a 4-1 victory over Madaris United, once again showing their dominance at the top of the table.

PDL1 MD12
Bikarish U19s 2–5 Sarim Potato U19s
Dalaris City Juniors 0–1 Mancodas City U19s
Didari City Juniors 0–1 Mancodas Athletic U19s
Dury Juniors 2–0 Kistina Galaxy U19s
Fiskadaha FC U19s 4–0 Jote United DT
Holhot Academy 3–0 Honas FC U19s
Mancodas City U19s laboured to a 1-0 victory over Dalaris City Juniors, piling even more pressure on the Dalaris based side. Bikarish U19s sufferred to their second consecutive defeat, with a 2-5 loss to Sarim Potato U19s. With Trimidau Rukiya JDS getting a bye, Mancodas City U19s move to the top of the table with 25 points from 10 games. The midtable is slightly congested, though it was Honas FC U19s and Sochra Mudra U19 who has immense pressure as they remain winless. In fact, Honas FC U19s is unable to score a single goal from their 11 games, a strange sight for the Professional Development League.

Week 15
Tue - IFCF Challengers Cup Qualifying Round Leg 2
Trimidau Rukiya 0-1 Lakewood City (Tumbra)
(Trimidau Rukiya wins on away goals, having an aggregate result of 2-2 against Lakewood City)
Istria City FC (Banija) 1-2 Mancodas Athletic FC
(Mancodas Athletic FC loses 6-8 on aggregate, and is eliminated from the Challengers Cup)
Bikarish 0-2 Tihon (Chromatika)
(Bikarish loses 4-5 on aggregate, and is eliminated from the Challengers Cup)


Apex MD13
Saturday
Trimidau Naksa 0–0 Holhot United
Mancodas City 1–0 Kavalti River FC
Sarim Potato FC 1–0 Kistina Galaxy
Fiskadaha FC 1–0 FC United of Mancodas

Sunday
Mancodas Athletic FC 0–0 Dury FC
Holhot City 0–1 Cochin FC
Trimidau Rukiya 1–3 Dalaris City
Forte Agureo FC 1–4 Bikarish

Supreme League MD13
Saturday
Rama Holma 1–3 Offsdi Dalas
Madaris United 0–3 Sochra Mudra FC
Dalaris Sports FC 5–1 Gikashiar City FC
Donbester 1–0 Jote United

Sunday
Totalaha 0–1 Pacifica
Jottim FC 1–2 Didari City
Honas FC 0–2 Derby United
Real Didari 0–1 Armed Forces FC

PDL1 MD13
Jote United DT 0–3 Holhot Academy
Kistina Galaxy U19s 0–0 Fiskadaha FC U19s
Mancodas Athletic U19s 1–0 Dury Juniors
Mancodas City U19s 2–0 Didari City Juniors
Sarim Potato U19s 1–1 Dalaris City Juniors
Sochra Mudra U19 3–3 Bikarish U19s
Another headline roundup for this week's events:
  1. Apex: Fiskadaha FC maintains top position with close win over FC United
  2. Sarim Potato FC vs Kistina Galaxy - A battle between managers under pressure?
  3. Cochin FC wins again to cement Apex position
  4. Dalaris City dominates against Trimidau Rukiya
  5. Supreme League: Dalaris Sports FC smashes 5 past sorry Gikashiar City FC
  6. Totalaha in unexpected trouble as Pacifica continues unbeaten streak
  7. Armed Forces FC fights back in close win in Didari
  8. PDL: Mancodas academies showing unexpected dominance
  9. PDL: More trouble for defending champions with goalless draw in Kistina

Tables

## Apex S7                Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts   Form
1 Fiskadaha FC 13 9 2 2 23 8 +15 29 WLWWW
2 Dalaris City 13 8 3 2 25 18 +7 27 WDLWW
3 Trimidau Rukiya 13 8 1 4 19 13 +6 25 LWLWL
4 Bikarish 13 7 3 3 19 13 +6 24 WWWWL
5 Dury FC 13 7 2 4 20 9 +11 23 DWLLW
6 Mancodas Athletic FC 13 6 5 2 17 10 +7 23 DWWDW
7 Mancodas City 13 6 3 4 18 19 −1 21 WDWWL
8 Cochin FC 13 5 3 5 9 10 −1 18 WLLLD
9 Forte Agureo FC 13 5 3 5 7 14 −7 18 LDLLW
10 Sarim Potato FC 13 5 2 6 12 16 −4 17 WLWLW
11 Trimidau Naksa 13 4 3 6 11 13 −2 15 DWLWD
12 Holhot United 13 4 3 6 7 10 −3 15 DDWLW
13 Kistina Galaxy 13 4 2 7 7 12 −5 14 LDWWW
14 FC United of Mancodas 13 2 3 8 7 13 −6 9 LLLDL
15 Holhot City 13 2 2 9 2 10 −8 8 LDWLL
16 Kavalti River FC 13 1 2 10 4 19 −15 5 LLLLL


## Supreme League S7     Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
1 Pacifica 13 12 1 0 41 10 +31 37
2 Dalaris Sports FC 13 11 1 1 31 14 +17 34
3 Offsdi Dalas 13 8 1 4 20 14 +6 25
4 Derby United 13 7 3 3 21 11 +10 24
5 Armed Forces FC 13 6 4 3 13 7 +6 22
6 Jote United 13 6 3 4 22 20 +2 21
7 Real Didari 13 6 2 5 11 13 −2 20
8 Madaris United 13 4 5 4 16 15 +1 17
9 Jottim FC 13 5 2 6 8 9 −1 17
10 Sochra Mudra FC 13 4 5 4 23 24 −1 17
11 Didari City 13 4 3 6 10 16 −6 15
12 Rama Holma 13 3 3 7 15 24 −9 12
13 Honas FC 13 3 2 8 10 26 −16 11
14 Totalaha 13 3 1 9 9 14 −5 10
15 Donbester 13 2 1 10 7 21 −14 7
16 Gikashiar City FC 13 0 3 10 6 25 −19 3


## PDL1                    Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
1 Mancodas City U19s 11 9 1 1 24 7 +17 28
2 Bikarish U19s 12 7 2 3 19 19 0 23
3 Trimidau Rukiya JDS 11 6 4 1 21 4 +17 22
4 Sarim Potato U19s 11 6 4 1 20 11 +9 22
5 Mancodas Athletic U19s 11 7 0 4 12 11 +1 21
6 Fiskadaha FC U19s 11 4 5 2 16 10 +6 17
7 Dury Juniors 11 4 4 3 13 9 +4 16
8 Holhot Academy 11 3 5 3 17 15 +2 14
9 Kistina Galaxy U19s 11 4 1 6 7 13 −6 13
10 Didari City Juniors 11 3 3 5 13 20 −7 12
11 Dalaris City Juniors 11 2 5 4 8 9 −1 11
12 Jote United DT 12 2 2 8 2 17 −15 8
13 Honas FC U19s 11 0 3 8 0 13 −13 3
14 Sochra Mudra U19 11 0 3 8 6 20 −14 3

# PDL2 Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Derby United U19s 13 11 1 1 27 6 +21 34
2 Forte Agureo EDS 13 9 3 1 25 9 +16 30
3 Totalaha U19s 13 7 4 2 28 21 +7 25
4 Dalaris Sports U19s 13 7 3 3 28 14 +14 24
5 Jottim Juniors 13 7 3 3 27 19 +8 24
6 Offsdi Dalas JDS 13 7 2 4 24 16 +8 23
7 Kavalti Rangers U19 13 7 2 4 19 14 +5 23
8 Madaris United U19s 13 5 3 5 19 19 0 18
9 Offsdi Galaxy JDS 13 4 4 5 13 26 −13 16
10 FC United Juniors 13 3 6 4 17 13 +4 15
11 Cochin U19s 13 4 3 6 7 10 −3 15
12 Kisha Agureo U19s 13 3 4 6 11 18 −7 13
13 Kavalti River FC U19 13 2 3 8 6 13 −7 9
14 Trimidau Naksa U19s 13 2 3 8 15 29 −14 9
15 Donbester U19s 13 0 5 8 7 18 −11 5
16 Forche United Juniors 13 0 3 10 7 35 −28 3
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Postby PotatoFarmers » Fri Sep 03, 2021 8:54 am

Season 7 Part 3

Week 16
Legend
AEX - Apex (I) - 12 teams
SEL - PFFA Supreme League (II) - 16 teams
CHL - PFFA Challenger League (III) - 11 teams
GYL - PFFA Glory League (IV) - 11 teams
HNL - PFFA Honour League (V) - 4 teams
FCF - Poafmersia Football Conference (VI) - 2 teams

(SEL)               Didari City   2–1   Jote United               (SEL)  
(AEX) Mancodas Athletic FC 0–3 Holhot United (AEX)
(AEX) FC United of Mancodas 2–0 Bakarisha Chonta (CHL)
(CHL) Kisha Agureo FC 3–1 Sitisa University (GYL)
(SEL) Sochra Mudra FC 1–0 Totalaha (SEL)
(GYL) Hoash Rangers 4–1 Sitisa Country (GYL)
(GYL) Najara 0–1 Forte Agureo FC (AEX)
(HNL) Mansity Dalaris 1–2 Derby United (SEL)
(CHL) Paishi-jak City 2–1 Gikashiar City FC (SEL)
(SEL) Rama Holma 2–1 Kinabitan (CHL)
(GYL) Chochas FC 1–2 Kistina Galaxy (AEX)
(SEL) Armed Forces FC 1–2 Nakartian FC (GYL)
(SEL) Honas FC 1–0 Dakahs Nakahi (CHL)
(SEL) Jottim FC 1–0 Guangkok City (GYL)
(CHL) Red Gikashiar 4–2 Hakartas City (CHL)
(GYL) Didari United 1–2 Mancodas City (AEX)
(FCF) Jackson Galaxy 1–2 Sarim Potato FC (AEX)
(SEL) Dalaris Sports FC 5–1 Chesterine Naksa (HNL)
(FCF) Gikashiar Ballers 2–3 Madaris Country (CHL)
(CHL) Hoash Celtic 2–0 Donbester (SEL)
(AEX) Trimidau Naksa 4–1 Holhot City (AEX)
(CHL) Sarim Doan Naksa 0–2 Real Didari (SEL)
(CHL) PF University 4–1 Farmers United (GYL)
(AEX) Fiskadaha FC 4–0 Bikasha (GYL)
(AEX) Dalaris City 2–1 Shihs City (HNL)
(SEL) Offsdi Dalas 2–1 Florentian Jasha (HNL)
(GYL) Holkan City 1–3 Pacifica (SEL)
(SEL) Madaris United 0–1 Cochin FC (AEX)
We had 0 replays for this round? And the lack of traditional giant-killing games. Most games between higher tier and lower tier teams ended in favour of the higher tier team. A few exceptions include Nakartian FC pulliing off a surprise win over Armed Forces FC, Hoash celtic pulling off a fast one against Donbester; and Paishi-jak City winning Gikashiar FC with a late goal that avoided the replay. On the other hand, there were some fixtures which were surprising in the result. Mancodas Athletic FC rotated their players, with Mito giving numerous young players, including Min Berg, Cahya Jones and Yuki Shantaria, an opportunity to gain big game experience. Holhot United, however, pulled off a big win to deny Mancodas Athletic FC any opportunity of finding an alternate way to get a trophy. The other Holhot team, however, continue to struggle, with Trimidau Naksa handing them a 4-1 defeat on the island. With a lack of replays, this frees up the midweek timeslot next week; however, there are no fixture reorganisations expectecd.

PDL1 MD14
Bikarish U19s 1–0 Trimidau Rukiya JDS
Dalaris City Juniors 1–0 Sochra Mudra U19
Didari City Juniors 1–3 Sarim Potato U19s
Dury Juniors 0–1 Mancodas City U19s
Fiskadaha FC U19s 1–0 Mancodas Athletic U19s
Holhot Academy 0–2 Kistina Galaxy U19s
Honas FC U19s 0–1 Jote United DT
Fiskadaha FC laboured to secure a 1-0 win to keep any hopes of a title defence alive, though by now, they probably need a series of good results to do it. The result, however, is a welcome change from the slump of results, which now happens to be plaguing their opponents, who can only lament that their defence isn't as sharp as it can be. The opponents are trying to figure out how to arrest the slide in performance, and they will need to do it real quick. Next week is midweek - you probably need to do something to bounce back from here.

Apex MD14
Saturday
Holhot United 0–1 Bikarish
FC United of Mancodas 0–0 Forte Agureo FC
Dalaris City 3–5 Fiskadaha FC
Cochin FC 0–3 Trimidau Rukiya

Sunday
Dury FC 0–1 Holhot City
Kistina Galaxy 0–2 Mancodas Athletic FC
Kavalti River FC 0–1 Sarim Potato FC
Trimidau Naksa 1–1 Mancodas City
For all the attention we have given to the teams, we think, will get the title, we haven't really given the attention to the teams, who are actually in such a good position. Dalaris City vs Fiskadaha FC is that match where we can tell who is really in charge, and the additional pressure on both teams. Fiskadaha FC used to be the kind of team who does well at the start, but dies to pressure at the back. But Silian Parker has gotten into the tempo that is absolutely necessary to survive in the Apex. The purchase of rising star Zheng Yuanjun from Yuezhou, making sure Innocenti signs a 4 year contract extension, slowly easing Forzu-Ralox Kal to a player-coach position, keeping Jarvis Cuyper and Veli Pabst, 2 of the finer players from the Fiskadaha City academy, and purchasing Shaquila Burnham from FC United of Mancodas and their academy, getting Antonia Charles from second tier Madaris United. The younger players are being given more opportunities as a whole, while older stars are slowly eased into an advisory role, sharing their experience and guiding the younger players. Zheng's ability to play both up front and wide at the side was utilised to the finest. At times, he played along side Innocenti or Basurto in front. Sometimes, he moved to the right side where he could play a wider position. The position selection this time was interesting. Adopting a 4-4-2 to deal with Dalaris City's 3-4-3, the team selection was really interesting. Sandi Jaliaha played at the back, with Kyle Simonsen and Confederate Orislava Pensinger in the fullback positions. Fellow countryman Tallat Demirki played on the LCB position, while it was Roberta Benvenuti who played on the RCB position. Qetisan Monson was surprisingly dropped, but the manager had a very clear gameplan in mind. "4 players in their peak. You need both the experience, while making sure you keep the pace to catch up with the Dalaris City frontline," Silian Parker said. The midfielder option became more interesting. Edna Anderson and Whitney Rios takes their expected positions on the sides, while Gisiik Moonar partners Caitlin MacTilt in the center of the midfield. Up front, it would be Iulianus Innocenti accompanying Havel Ljungstrand. Ljungstrand has been doing well in high pressure games, and would definitely be one of those players that will make it to the national team reserve list given the right opportunity. The Yue would start on the bench, but he is widely expected to get some game time in this really important game.

Dalaris City opted to place October MacLucas and Arnold Shwentin in the central of midfield, at the backline would be Simone Gori, Nukam Poit and Jordan Walker. Shakira Handris didn't start the game, with the DTN starting line being adopted instead. Aleka Dufour, Makana Tuft and Kirsti Nieminen. And Nieminen rewarded Kandero with a opening goal in the 17th minute, running past Rios and then Benvenuti on the way to scoring past Christine Faits. Just 3 minutes later, however, Caitlin MacTilt slammed a screamer from 30 yards that found its way to the top right corner of the goal. Faits was left stunned after the goal, but that goal wasn't the main point of the first half. It was Faits and Moonar who quickly overwhelmed Shwentin and Taisg to get the ball to Ljungstrand - the 25 year old was able to beat Simone Gori and get to goal, where she just simply put the goal out of reach. This was followed by Innocenti who did a header from a corner in stoppage time to give the away side a 3-1 lead.

The home fans are definitely not going to see their home team lose like that - they cheered them on really hard. Daas Taisg timed a pass really perfectly to find Aleka Dufour, who ran into position to find Makana Tuft who scored the equalisier in the 53rd minute. But it was Ljungstrand who really gave a beautiful pass in the 67th minute to find Innocenti with the 2nd goal to make it 4-2. Shakira Handris came on for Dufour in a bid to give additional firepower to the home side. Zheng Yuanjun, on the other hand, came on for Innocenti, much to cheers of the crowd. Guðríður John also came on for Benvenuti at the back, with the away side intending to push for bigger result by stacking in on the pace. Shakira Handris tried to bring the home team back, and he managed to sneak in a goal in the 78th minute, but Zheng was having none of that, with a 1-2 pass with Ljungstrand all the way from midfield to the box, and Zheng had the honour of tapping in the winner to allow Fiskadaha FC to win 5-3.

It was a resounding change for Fiskadaha FC, who was trying real hard to make themselves relevant again in the Apex. The past 14 matchdays have definitely put them back into the spotlight, attempting to showcase that the team is indeed, capable of winning the title.

Supreme League MD14
Saturday
Offsdi Dalas 0–4 Armed Forces FC
Derby United 1–0 Real Didari
Jote United 0–1 Honas FC
Gikashiar City FC 1–0 Donbester

Sunday
Didari City 2–3 Dalaris Sports FC
Pacifica 5–1 Jottim FC
Sochra Mudra FC 2–2 Totalaha
Rama Holma 2–3 Madaris United
Armed Forces FC bounced back from their losing streak to put 4 past Offsdi Dalas. Which, in itself, was a surprise, because it seemed that the opponents didn't show up for the competition. They were a shadow of themselves at that point, looking sluggish all game. It was throughly deserved. Armed Forces FC has been working real hard to try to get the wins following their early deep in form, and the last 4 games shows how much the club can do when they are in form. Some credit has to be given to Hirah Ojeda, who has been quite a solid addition to the club. It is likely he would be able to complete the move from Dalaris Sports FC, given the consistent performance he has shown over the past few games. Including a brace today.

Week 17
PDL1 MD15
Kistina Galaxy U19s 1–0 Honas FC U19s
Mancodas Athletic U19s 3–1 Holhot Academy
Mancodas City U19s 8–3 Fiskadaha FC U19s
Sarim Potato U19s 5–3 Dury Juniors
Sochra Mudra U19 1–1 Didari City Juniors
Trimidau Rukiya JDS 2–1 Dalaris City Juniors
Oh my. Big wins for Sarim Potato U19s and Mancodas City U19s was definitely unexpected, on this very last matchday where their opponents was expected to present some form of pressure to make it a much closer affair. But it was utter domination for Mancodas City U19s, who put 8 past the defending champions in front of the home fans at the Camp of Power. With the stadium at full strength, it was definitely a mental challenge for Fiskadaha FC U19s, with Natalie Dircks, the starting goalkeeper, and her team, having to deal with the loud crowd. And Vibius Steffensen and Magreta Rym definitely showed their 120% effort, leading the rout by contributing to 7 of the 8 goals scored by the home side that night. For Rym, it was a hat-trick of assists and 1 goal. For Steffensen, it was a brace of goals and assists, 2 each in fact. One of them was a goal from Steffensen, with a through pass from Rym that allowed the ball to get close to goal. Sarim Potato U19s, also a former champion, ran riot in the "Academy Derby", getting themselves another deserving victory against their sworn enemies, Dury Juniors. The 6 time Professional Developmental League 1 winners was left stunned against Sarim Potato U19s, whose tactical flexibility allowed them to come back from being 1-2 down at half time to win 5-3. All credit needs to be given to the Young Hornets, who stirred up lots of action in the second half on their way to presenting such a magnificent action. It provided some form of relief to the 50,000 fans in the Potato Villa, in response to their senior team's not-so-good performance in the Apex.

Apex MD15
Saturday
Mancodas City 5–2 Holhot United
Trimidau Rukiya 1–1 Dury FC
Fiskadaha FC 0–0 Cochin FC
Forte Agureo FC 1–6 Dalaris City

Sunday
Sarim Potato FC 2–0 Trimidau Naksa
Mancodas Athletic FC 8–1 Kavalti River FC
Holhot City 1–0 Kistina Galaxy
Bikarish 1–0 FC United of Mancodas
Thomas Cadilia admits that he is definitely at risk of leaving the club, following the unexplainable loss to Holhot City on Sunday. It was yet another result which couldn't be explained, where the home side relied on a goal from veteran striker Leela Duško in the 61st minute to settle the deal. The opponents didn't have many strikers, and almost had to rely on Matilde Sala being a false nine up front. But yet, they were still able to get a win against Kistina Galaxy, who definitely has a better defence as compared to the opponents. Mancodas City gave their fans yet another present with a beautiful, fast flowing attacking football in their 5-2 victory over Holhot United. However, it was their city rivals who placed 8 past the defending FA Cup champions that caused the biggest talk of the night. By now, many have started to wonder how the misfiring Peony Kitchen has turned into the saviours of the club, providing 12 goals and 4 assists for the club in the past 15 league games. Kitchen was almost labelled as a misfit 2 seasons ago, but the incoming manager back then decided not to sell her off, and instead, gave her more experience. With Vilde Martikainen, they have created a surprising partnership at the front of the goal. Cochin FC really kept the bus parked in a way which fustrated the capital club, but for Fiskadaha FC, the draw is enough to keep a 3-point lead at the top, going into the second half of the season.

Supreme League MD15
Saturday
Madaris United 1–1 Offsdi Dalas
Totalaha 0–0 Rama Holma
Jottim FC 1–2 Sochra Mudra FC
Dalaris Sports FC 0–4 Pacifica
Donbester 0–1 Didari City

Sunday
Honas FC 3–1 Gikashiar City FC
Real Didari 3–3 Jote United
Armed Forces FC 0–0 Derby United
Pacifica solidifies their lead at the top with a 4-0 crushing of Dalaris Sports FC - giving the side even more tempo in their attempt to regain their Apex spot. The remaining results only shows the disparity among the "rest of the league". Armed Forces FC and Derby United held each other to a goalless draw. Totalaha stopped Rama Holma and the game also end goalless. Sochra Mudra FC would be grateful to a late penalty which allowed them to emerge victorious 2-1 against Jottim FC. These results put Derby United in 3rd place, on 28 points, ahead of Armed Forces FC and Offsdi Dalas.

Week 18-23
The 6 week period formed the start of the crucial period for domestic football. For IFCF, it was the crucial group stage period. For the FFI competitions, they both had their Round of 32 fixtures. The Apex and Supreme League title race continues to loom in the background, as we move from Matchday 16 to Matchday 21. The Professional Developmental League will havee 4 matchdays. These games will be the biggest group of games heading into the International Break starting Week 25. Who will emerge victorious? What happens in the title race? Let us find out, competition by competition.

IFCF Group Stage
3 teams, 1 per tier. Champions League, Challengers Cup, and Liga B Champions Trophy. 1 each. All 3 teams ended in 4th place, which is absolutely disaterous. In fact, some of these results are absolutely maddening. Will they lead to sackings and all? Very possible. Then again, who knows for sure what is supposed to happen? We will find out when we get there.

IFCF Champions League Group Stage
Dury FC (PFA) 0-3 Cazadores Cathair (AUD)
Hondo FC (VAL) 1-0 Dury FC (PFA)
Jinja City FC (BNJ) 4-0 Dury FC (PFA)
Dury FC (PFA) 0-3 Jinja City FC (BNJ)
Cazadores Cathair (AUD) 1-0 Dury FC (PFA)
Dury FC (PFA) 2-4 Hondo FC (VAL)
6 losses? That's a disgrace! Sure, the Apex champions got a really brutal group. Banija's Jinja City FC, Audioslaiva's Cazadores Cathair, and Valanora's Hondo FC makes up the remaining of the group. Every game is a tough game, but not being able to score a single goal, except for the last home game, seems like an absolute disgrace. What happened to Sadi That? Given a 0-0-6 result, the default logic is that someone is probably getting the sack. In any case, we will leave it to the league RP to explain.

IFCF Challengers Cup Group Stage
FK Metropola Borograd (STL) 1-1 Trimidau Rukiya (PFA)
Trimidau Rukiya (PFA) 2-2 Ponyville United (EQS)
Trimidau Rukiya (PFA) 2-1 CA Paulinthal (PAS)
CA Paulinthal (PAS) 4-1 Trimidau Rukiya (PFA)
Trimidau Rukiya (PFA) 1-4 FK Metropola Borograd (STL)
Ponyville United (EQS) 2-2 Trimidau Rukiya (PFA)
Arguably, this fixture is also equally difficult when compared to Dury FC. Ponyville United of Equestria, FK Metropola Borograd of Siovanija & Teusland, as well as Pasarga's CA Paulinthal. In this case, Trimidau Rukiya wasn't able to produce enough wins, just an entire variety of draws. A win over CA Paulinthal was nice, but ultimately, the 1-4 defeats on Matchday 4 and 5 sealed the club's fate. However, as compared to Dury FC's 0-0-6, the fans are more forgiving to Chang Hanson's performance. The squad was able to produce 3 draws and 1 win against these tough opponents, though the team should really look into improving the squad strength.

IFCF Liga B Champions Trophy Group Stage
Adelaide Kickers (VLD) 1-1 Cochin FC (PFA)
Cochin FC (PFA) 1-2 Notegia Rangers (KRY)
Cochin FC (PFA) 0-5 Passerine (KSK)
Passerine (KSK) 1-1 Cochin FC (PFA)
Cochin FC (PFA) 0-3 Adelaide Kickers (VLD)
Notegia Rangers (KRY) 0-1 Cochin FC (PFA)
My, these groups are insane - Valladares' Adelaide Kickers, Krytenia's Notegia Rangers, and Kelssek's Passerine. Cochin FC only won on the final game, against Notegia Rangers. In fact, they lost all their 3 home games, and that is so unlike what the team has been doing in the Apex. Rather strange eh?

The Rising Stars Cup can wait, because, you know, we need to know if we would actually see the first mid-season sacking in the history of Poafmersian Football League. Imagine, 1st in 7 seasons! What an (dis-)honour that will be. We will move on to the Round of 32s for the FFI competition. These was held at the first 2 weeks of the period.

FFI Victors League Round of 32
Dury FC (PFA) 1-0 FC Kohnface City (KND)
Porter City (KND) 2-0 Trimidau Rukiya (PFA)

FFI Confederations Trophy Round of 32
Trimidau Rukiya (PFA) 0-1 Pesub Ubung (PCU)
Bikarish (PFA) 2-1 Tyranny Sports Club (SQR)

In the Victors League Round of 32, it is 2 matches against teams from Kohnhead. For Dury FC, they got the chance to play the game at home; for Trimdau Rukiya, away against Porter City is their fate. In the end, it is wins for both home teams that settled the ties, as Trimidau Rukiya drops into the Confederations Trophy Round of 32. Dropping to a home game against Pesub Ubang of Pemecutan, Trimidau Rukiya couldn't find the goal they needed, and Pesub Ubung won 1-0 to eliminated Trimidau Rukiya. The offence is struggling to get the goals they need to win games. On the other hand, Bikarish done themselves a solid, winning 2-1 at home against Tyranny Sports Club of Squidrodia. As such, they will progress to the competition's Round of 16.

We move on to the Apex.

Apex MD16
Saturday
Holhot United 0–1 FC United of Mancodas
Forte Agureo FC 1–0 Cochin FC
Fiskadaha FC 4–2 Dury FC
Trimidau Rukiya 0–1 Kistina Galaxy

Sunday
Bikarish 0–0 Dalaris City
Holhot City 0–1 Kavalti River FC
Mancodas Athletic FC 1–0 Trimidau Naksa
Sarim Potato FC 1–1 Mancodas City
Trimidau Rukiya's goal drought problems continue once again. It is pretty strange that this club is unable to produce the goals necessary, given that they definitely have the capabilities. Matea Idowu, Lisa Winship, Royston Wallis, Derby Holgersson, Sylvie Reynolds, and Ken Banks. So many strikers...surely they can produce goals? Though it doesn't quite seem to be the case, since, well, they went goalless against Kistina Galaxy. If you ask me, I would think maybe it is something about midfield not providing enough opportunities. The club probably needs a bit of streamlining on that part.

Apex MD17
Saturday
Dury FC 1–2 Forte Agureo FC
Cochin FC 1–1 Bikarish
Kavalti River FC 1–5 Trimidau Rukiya
Dalaris City 3–1 FC United of Mancodas
Sarim Potato FC 1–0 Holhot United

Sunday
Mancodas City 1–2 Mancodas Athletic FC
Trimidau Naksa 0–0 Holhot City
Kistina Galaxy 0–1 Fiskadaha FC
Sure, you can lose to Fiskadaha FC, who is in an unexplainable red hot form. But losing against Forte Agureo FC? That surely is the last straw. Sadi That was desparately trying to get in the goals and improve the defence. However, it is injuries to the key players, captain Alex Hoboson, and Yuezhou player Wang Wei that has been causing a leaker defence. Sadi That said that there has been some younger players who have been trying to step up, such as Jessalyn Oliveira and Vasilis Villaverde, but the results are a serious cause of concern. Mancodas Athletic FC pilled some additional pressure on Mancodas City, with a 2-1 victory for the Red Devils. Ethan Stevenson says that his team has fought really hard, but Mancodas City wasn't able to produce the goals necessary to defeat their opponents. Pete Carisa spoke about how Dikash Johikas was absolutely heroic even as he is 35 years old - the player really showed what it means to be playing at the highest level at his age, stopping the attempts by Pete Carisa, and Jamshed Ologin. Lara Jordan came off the bench, but it wasn't enough to get the 2nd goal required.

Apex MD18
Saturday
Trimidau Rukiya 1–1 Trimidau Naksa
Holhot United 0–2 Dalaris City
FC United of Mancodas 0–1 Cochin FC
Bikarish 3–0 Dury FC
Forte Agureo FC 0–1 Kistina Galaxy

Sunday
Fiskadaha FC 3–1 Kavalti River FC
Holhot City 1–0 Mancodas City
Mancodas Athletic FC 1–1 Sarim Potato FC
Trimidau Rukiya recovered from an early goal by Camille Lane to draw 1-1, with Kim Taek-Beom scoring the equaliser for the hosts in the 78th minute. Chang Hanson and the Trimidau Rukiya team is also under quite a bit of pressure. But surely that is not comparable to what Dury FC faced after the loss in Bikarish. At this point, heading into Matchday 4 of the Group Stage, with a 0-0-3 record, saving their domestic league camapaign is key in Sadi That's mind. Chromatika's goalkeeper Marseille Alexander praised the backline for putting up a strong defence - Tioguldos' Kildoge Fenuskal on the left, Sylestone's Jack Townsend on the right, and Nasri Sanchez partnering TJUN-ia's Nico Quinio in the middle. At the front, even without Chen Xiwei, Lon Dumon (from Astograth) produced the hat-trick of assists to help Sanna Ignatov, Monesty Erdos and Schottia's Kinnel Hunter score 1 each, putting a 3-0 win at home against Dury FC. The bookmarkers are predicting who will get the sack. They shorten the odds for Ethan Stevenson, who definitely had another night to forget with a 1-0 loss against a struggling Holhot City side. Slightly behind Ethan will be Sadi That, whose Dury FC side aren't producing a defending champions-worthy performance. Followed slightly behind would probably be Holhot United's manager Douglis Nichs, with the Alomanndies collecting 15 points from 18 games. FC United of Mancodas' manager Staligrid Wonson is also alongside Douglis, as the Purple Eagles suffer yet another home loss against Cochin FC to put themselves in 15th place, a far cry from their 7th place performance last season.

Apex MD19
Saturday
Dury FC 1–0 FC United of Mancodas
Mancodas City 6–0 Trimidau Rukiya
Sarim Potato FC 1–0 Holhot City
Cochin FC 0–6 Dalaris City
Trimidau Naksa 3–2 Fiskadaha FC

Sunday
Mancodas Athletic FC 1–0 Holhot United
Kavalti River FC 0–2 Forte Agureo FC
Kistina Galaxy 0–1 Bikarish
This is a really big night of results. Dalaris City made light work of the Blue Pandas with a 6-0 win, with Shakira Handris netting his second hat-trick of the season. Arnold Shwetin got himself a hat-trick of assists, while Simone Gori was the key in leading the attacks from behind. The entire squad was absolutely unstoppable in Cochin, and while Camilla Broadbent apologised for the home trashing, and said he will pay for all the home fans' tickets. On the other side of the field, Trimidau Naksa pulled off a stunning home win against the dominant Grey Riders, giving Dalaris City an opportunity to catch up. The pressure on the Sadi That and Ethan Stevenson, was slightly relieved, with the former winning 1-0 against FC United of Mancodas, while the latter pulled of a 6-0 convincing victory at home against Trimidau Rukiya. There is some form of pressure relieved on them.

Apex MD20
Saturday
Holhot United 0–0 Cochin FC
Dalaris City 1–1 Dury FC
Trimidau Rukiya 4–1 Sarim Potato FC
FC United of Mancodas 0–0 Kistina Galaxy

Sunday
Bikarish 0–1 Kavalti River FC
Forte Agureo FC 0–0 Trimidau Naksa
Fiskadaha FC 1–0 Mancodas City
Holhot City 1–0 Mancodas Athletic FC
Let's see what happened. Cochin FC's good run seems to have tumbled quite a fair bit, with a draw against Holhot United. FC United of Mancodas got a draw against Kistina Galaxy, Dury FC drew Dalaris City, Fiskadaha FC wins Mancodas City, while Holhot City defeated Mancodas Athletic FC 1-0. The table is slightly tighter at the bottom, and yet, at the top, Fiskadaha FC got another game. Kavalti River FC's survival run increased with a 1-0 win over Bikarish - a very solid effort from Conri Ferrer, who was able to control the whole of midfield for the game, causing problems for Chen Xiwei and Sander Connolly, who both just came back from their respective injuries.

Apex MD21
Saturday
Dury FC 0–0 Cochin FC
Mancodas Athletic FC 1–2 Trimidau Rukiya
Sarim Potato FC 1–5 Fiskadaha FC
Holhot City 0–1 Holhot United
Kistina Galaxy 0–1 Dalaris City

Sunday
Mancodas City 2–5 Forte Agureo FC
Trimidau Naksa 0–1 Bikarish
Kavalti River FC 0–0 FC United of Mancodas
Zheng Yuanjun, Gisiik Moonar, Edna Anderson, Havel Ljungstrand and Iulianus Innocenti. One goal each, and that was enough to keep their top spot against Sarim Potato FC. Thomas Crawford said that his is struggling to find the correct partnership for the side, and said that the squad needs some form of "readjustment" at the upcoming domestic transfer window. Mancodas City probably has the same issue, especially with Forte Agureo FC being the one producing a 5-2 win over Mancods City. There will be a number of clubs who will go into the mid-season break, considering if it is time to get themselves a new manager. Maybe some won't even survive Wednesday's FA Cup Round 4 fixture.

We take a quick look at the Super League - understanding how the promotion race there is shaping up, and whether there are also quite a few sackings over there.

Supreme League MD16
Saturday
Offsdi Dalas 0–0 Derby United
Honas FC 0–0 Didari City
Donbester 0–2 Pacifica
Dalaris Sports FC 1–0 Sochra Mudra FC
Jottim FC 1–0 Rama Holma

Sunday
Armed Forces FC 3–1 Jote United
Real Didari 1–0 Gikashiar City FC
Totalaha 2–3 Madaris United

Supreme League MD17
Saturday
Didari City 0–1 Real Didari
Gikashiar City FC 1–1 Armed Forces FC
Jote United 1–0 Derby United
Rama Holma 2–2 Dalaris Sports FC
Pacifica 3–0 Honas FC

Sunday
Totalaha 2–2 Offsdi Dalas
Madaris United 0–0 Jottim FC
Sochra Mudra FC 1–0 Donbester
Dalaris Sports FC drew Rama Holma on Matchday 17, while Pacifica got 2 wins against Donbester and Honas FC to pull open the top of the table. 8 points ahead of Dalaris Sports FC, 19 points ahead of Armed Forces FC. To be honest, there is quite a tight race for third place. Derby United, Armed Forces FC, Offsdi Dalas, and Real Didari are the forerunners for the race, with Real Didari getting a real boost with a 1-0 victory over Didari City. Armed Forces FC was held to a 1-1 draw in Gikashiar City, thanks to an early send-off for Loony Brooks which caused the away side to be down to 10-men for 70 minutes. It was unfortunate, but given that they managed to keep a point, it can only go to show their capabilities. Derby United got 1 point from 2 games, and they need to do better should they want to fight for that important play-off spot.

Supreme League MD18
Saturday
Offsdi Dalas 1–2 Jote United
Derby United 3–1 Gikashiar City FC
Armed Forces FC 1–0 Didari City
Honas FC 1–1 Sochra Mudra FC
Donbester 1–1 Rama Holma

Sunday
Real Didari 0–2 Pacifica
Dalaris Sports FC 2–3 Madaris United
Jottim FC 0–1 Totalaha

Supreme League MD19
Saturday
Madaris United 0–1 Donbester
Rama Holma 2–2 Honas FC
Sochra Mudra FC 0–2 Real Didari
Pacifica 1–0 Armed Forces FC
Jottim FC 0–0 Offsdi Dalas

Sunday
Totalaha 1–2 Dalaris Sports FC
Didari City 2–0 Derby United
Gikashiar City FC 1–1 Jote United

Supreme League MD20
Saturday
Offsdi Dalas 3–2 Gikashiar City FC
Jote United 1–0 Didari City
Donbester 1–2 Totalaha
Dalaris Sports FC 1–1 Jottim FC
Derby United 0–7 Pacifica

Sunday
Armed Forces FC 1–0 Sochra Mudra FC
Real Didari 1–1 Rama Holma
Honas FC 1–1 Madaris United
Murphy Ott came off the bench to produce a stunning 4 goals in 35 minutes against Derby United, after the opponents got reduced to 10 men following a red card on Bennie Spillum, 26 (CM). Ott definitely set a record for the fastest hat-trick of goals. It is getting ridiculous by this point, about the dominance of Pacifica in the Supreme League. 13 points ahead of Dalaris Sports FC, where cracks are starting to pop out of the surface for the Dalaris-based club and their title aspiration. And another staggering 22 points ahead of third-placed Armed Forces FC, who did well over these 3 matchdays despite a really difficult fixture list. At the bottom, Donbester and Gikashiar City FC are likely to be the clubs getting the boot.

Supreme League MD21
Saturday
Dalaris Sports FC 2–0 Offsdi Dalas
Jottim FC 1–0 Donbester
Totalaha 0–0 Honas FC
Madaris United 0–0 Real Didari
Rama Holma 0–2 Armed Forces FC

Sunday
Sochra Mudra FC 6–1 Derby United
Pacifica 2–1 Jote United
Didari City 0–1 Gikashiar City FC
Ah yes, losses for Jote United, Offsdi dalas and Derby United. A draw for Real Didari also puts them among the 4 teams who are at 32 points, 7 behind 3rd place, 16 behind 2nd, and 29 behind the league leaders Pacifica. It is becoming a procession for Pacifica, who are at +55 goal difference at 21 games. With that 2-1 win over Jote United, we can't really ask questions about them.

Senior league tables as at MD21

# Apex S7 Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Fiskadaha FC 21 15 3 3 44 18 +26 48
2 Dalaris City 21 13 5 3 47 26 +21 44
3 Bikarish 21 12 5 4 27 15 +12 41
4 Mancodas Athletic FC 21 11 6 4 33 16 +17 39
5 Trimidau Rukiya 21 12 3 6 35 25 +10 39
6 Forte Agureo FC 21 9 5 7 18 24 −6 32
7 Sarim Potato FC 21 9 4 8 21 27 −6 31
8 Dury FC 21 8 5 8 26 21 +5 29
9 Mancodas City 21 8 5 8 34 32 +2 29
10 Cochin FC 21 6 7 8 11 21 −10 25
11 Trimidau Naksa 21 5 7 9 16 21 −5 22
12 Holhot City 21 6 3 12 6 13 −7 21
13 Kistina Galaxy 21 6 3 12 9 18 −9 21
14 Holhot United 21 5 4 12 10 21 −11 19
15 FC United of Mancodas 21 3 6 12 9 19 −10 15
16 Kavalti River FC 21 3 3 15 9 38 −29 12


# Supreme League S7 Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Pacifica 21 20 1 0 67 12 +55 61
2 Dalaris Sports FC 21 15 3 3 44 27 +17 48
3 Armed Forces FC 21 11 6 4 25 10 +15 39
4 Jote United 21 9 5 7 32 31 +1 32
5 Offsdi Dalas 21 9 5 7 27 27 0 32
6 Real Didari 21 9 5 7 19 20 −1 32
7 Derby United 21 9 5 7 26 28 −2 32
8 Madaris United 21 7 9 5 27 24 +3 30
9 Sochra Mudra FC 21 7 7 7 35 33 +2 28
10 Jottim FC 21 7 5 9 13 18 −5 26
11 Didari City 21 6 4 11 15 23 −8 22
12 Honas FC 21 5 7 9 18 34 −16 22
13 Totalaha 21 5 5 11 19 24 −5 20
14 Rama Holma 21 3 8 10 23 36 −13 17
15 Donbester 21 3 2 16 10 30 −20 11
16 Gikashiar City FC 21 2 5 14 14 37 −23 11
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Season 7 Part 4

Youth Division, Week 18-23
The emphasis isn't on the U21 league, given that we have reached the stage where there aren't a lot of future stars we are expecting. But it is still worth to take a look at the Rising Stars Cup and PDL, since the academy doing well might indicate something for the next season.

PDL1 MD16
Trimidau Rukiya JDS 1–0 Didari City Juniors
Sochra Mudra U19 0–1 Dury Juniors
Sarim Potato U19s 1–1 Fiskadaha FC U19s
Mancodas City U19s 7–0 Holhot Academy
Mancodas Athletic U19s 1–0 Honas FC U19s
Kistina Galaxy U19s 0–1 Jote United DT

PDL1 MD17
Jote United DT 0–0 Mancodas Athletic U19s
Honas FC U19s 1–0 Mancodas City U19s
Holhot Academy 2–2 Sarim Potato U19s
Fiskadaha FC U19s 0–0 Sochra Mudra U19
Dury Juniors 1–1 Trimidau Rukiya JDS
Dalaris City Juniors 3–1 Bikarish U19s

PDL1 MD18
Bikarish U19s 2–2 Didari City Juniors
Trimidau Rukiya JDS 1–5 Fiskadaha FC U19s
Sochra Mudra U19 3–1 Holhot Academy
Sarim Potato U19s 1–0 Honas FC U19s
Mancodas City U19s 2–1 Jote United DT
Mancodas Athletic U19s 2–0 Kistina Galaxy U19s

PDL1 MD19
Kistina Galaxy U19s 1–2 Mancodas City U19s
Jote United DT 0–1 Sarim Potato U19s
Honas FC U19s 0–2 Sochra Mudra U19
Holhot Academy 1–2 Trimidau Rukiya JDS
Dury Juniors 0–3 Bikarish U19s
Didari City Juniors 0–3 Dalaris City Juniors

Winners: Mancodas City U19s
Vibius Steffensen produced 5 goals and 3 assists over the past 4 games, as Mancodas City came out of this mid-term period solidifying their top spot. Of course, a loss against Honas FC in Matchday 17 was anti-climatic, given that it was Honas FC U19s' first win of the season, but the team's consistency in general is starting to reap rewards. 2-0 when Holhot Academy got a red card, they romped up the offence to produce a 7-0 rout in Matchday 16 - that was yet another of those big wins they got in the season. As at Matchday 19, they remain 7 points ahead of Sarim Potato U19s, but there is still a lot of work ahead of them to secure the title.

Losers: Dury Juniors
My, my, what a poor performance from the club. For an academy who is definitely one of the best in the country, languishing in 8th on 20 points is not something that we would expect of Dury Juniors. A win against Sochra Mudra FC - that is definitely something that should be okay. A draw against Trimidau Rukiya JDS. And then, a 0-3 loss against Bikarish U19s. These are games which could have been simple to this team in past seasons, but this academy team isn't doing as great right now. They are struggling to keep themselves in the top half, which shouldn't be something that the team is doing.

IFCF Rising Stars Cup (Youth Champions Path)
Round 1 Leg 1: Real Squidroid Caos Joven (Squidroidia) 1-2 Fiskadaha FC U19s
Round 1 Leg 2: Fiskadaha FC U19s 2-2 Real Squidroid Caos Joven (Squidroidia)
Fiskadaha FC U19s wins 4-3 on aggregate.

Round 2 Leg 1: Jam Mountain Academy (Eastfield Lodge) 0-1 Fiskadaha FC U19s
Round 2 Leg 2: Fiskadaha FC U19s 1-2 Jam Mountain Academy (Eastfield Lodge)
Fiskadaha FC U19s loses on away goals, and is eliminated from the Rising Stars Cup.
Champions of last season's Professional Developmental League, Fiskadaha FC U19s, has been in a really tough spot throughout the entire season, and they still tried to do their very best to make sure they advance further into the competition. A close game against Jam Mountain Academy in Round 2, but there wasn't enough goals at home to secure the tie.

IFCF Rising Stars Cup (Champions League Path)
Dury Juniors (PFA) 2-2 Cazadores Cathair (AUD)
Hondo FC (VAL) 3-2 Dury Juniors (PFA)
Jinja City FC (BNJ) 1-2 Dury Juniors (PFA)
Dury Juniors (PFA) 1-1 Jinja City FC (BNJ)
Cazadores Cathair (AUD) 1-0 Dury Juniors (PFA)
Dury Juniors (PFA) 1-2 Hondo FC (VAL)

*Dury Juniors is eliminated from the RSC, with a W-D-L of 1-2-3, GF/GA of 8/10, in 4th place from Group F.
Given that Dury Juniors aren't doing that well on the domestic front, expecting them to produce something in the Rising Stars Cup is asking too much. But they did better than their senior team. A 2-1 win away in Banija produces a 1-2-3 record for the junior side.

Week 24
From the FA Cup Round 4 onwards, there are no replays. The 28 winners from Round 3, together with the 4 new teams (Dury FC, Bikarish, Trimidau Rukiya and Kavalti River FC), will be placed in a single pot for the draw.

Legend
AEX - Apex (I)
SEL - PFFA Supreme League (II)
CHL - PFFA Challengers League (III)
GYL - PFFA Glory League (IV)

(AEX)             Mancodas City    2–0    Didari City               (SEL)  
(CHL) PF University p 2–2 Trimidau Naksa (AEX) (2–2 FT · 5–4 pen)
(SEL) Jottim FC e 3–2 Fiskadaha FC (AEX) (2–2 FT)
(SEL) Dalaris Sports FC 2–0 Cochin FC (AEX)
(AEX) Dury FC 1–2 Kistina Galaxy (AEX)
(SEL) Offsdi Dalas 2–1 Kisha Agureo FC (CHL)
(GYL) Hoash Rangers 2–0 Red Gikashiar (CHL)
(AEX) Dalaris City 1–0 Forte Agureo FC (AEX)
(SEL) Real Didari 2–1 Pacifica (SEL)
(SEL) Honas FC 1–2 e Bikarish (AEX) (0–0 FT)
(SEL) Sochra Mudra FC 2–3 e Paishi-jak City (CHL) (2–2 FT)
(CHL) Hoash Celtic 0–1 Derby United (SEL)
(AEX) Sarim Potato FC 2–0 Madaris Country (CHL)
(AEX) Kavalti River FC p 1–1 FC United of Mancodas (AEX) (1–1 FT · 3–2 pen)
(AEX) Trimidau Rukiya 2–0 Nakartian FC (GYL)
(AEX) Holhot United 3–0 Rama Holma (SEL)
We are back to the stack of upsets, common in the FA Cup. Is Parker all-in on the Apex title? Maybe it is just him trying to give some of his younger players an opportunity. The entire starting 11 is below 25 years old, and definitely average around 23. Even as some additional older players came on for the second half, they slumped to a 2-3 defeat against Jottim FC. And Silian Parker, while he didn't feel happy that his team couldn't sustain the whole 120 minutes, he rightly pointed out that the young players did well against Jottim FC, who was literally all in on the competition.
Everyone knows there is potential for upsets in the FA Cup. But for Sadi That, he knows he couldn't afford anything. Especially against Kistina Galaxy, who is also struggling quite a bit. So when Antoine Duchemin and Michael Glossman came together to put the away side 2-0 up within 30 minutes, That was absolutely anxious. And afraid. His job on the line, he fielded quite a strong squad, but the players looked generally tired and unable to produce the results that they are supposed to have produced. So, despite a late goal from Esmond Moore, it was just a consolation, and Dury FC was eliminated 1-2. Later that night, former Fiskadaha FC manager David Stainton was caught at the Dury train station, apparently to take over from Sadi That. But no news came out for the remainder of the week. Not yet, at least.
Other surprises included Kavalti River FC continuing their good from in the FA Cup with a penalty win over FC United; Pacifica not being able to beat Real Didari; Sochra Mudra FC losing on extra time to Paishi-jak City; and Bikarish needing extra time to defeat Honas FC.

PDL1 MD20
Dalaris City Juniors 3–0 Dury Juniors
Bikarish U19s 4–1 Fiskadaha FC U19s
Trimidau Rukiya JDS 1–0 Honas FC U19s
Sochra Mudra U19 2–0 Jote United DT
Sarim Potato U19s 2–1 Kistina Galaxy U19s
Mancodas City U19s 0–1 Mancodas Athletic U19s
Mancodas Athletic U19s claimed yet another victory over their city rivals, with a header from Kelefe Hans in the 86th minute the difference between the two sides. For Mancodas City, who has been on a roll befoe this, the loss represents yet another blow to their ego. Imagine losing your win streak to your opponents. Letting your opponents claim all the bragging rights throughout the entire season isn't the great. But the real talk is how Fiskadaha FC U19s couldn't get the win against Bikarish U19s - it was a really sad year for defending champions, eh?

The following 4 weeks is an international break, which results in the Apex and the Supreme League getting suspended. The professional Developmental League, didn't, so we can take a quick look at it.

PDL1 MD21
Mancodas Athletic U19s 0–0 Sarim Potato U19s
Kistina Galaxy U19s 2–2 Sochra Mudra U19
Jote United DT 0–1 Trimidau Rukiya JDS
Holhot Academy 1–1 Bikarish U19s
Fiskadaha FC U19s 3–0 Dalaris City Juniors
Dury Juniors 1–1 Didari City Juniors

PDL1 MD22
Didari City Juniors 5–0 Fiskadaha FC U19s
Dalaris City Juniors 0–1 Holhot Academy
Bikarish U19s 2–0 Honas FC U19s
Trimidau Rukiya JDS 4–0 Kistina Galaxy U19s
Sochra Mudra U19 0–0 Mancodas Athletic U19s
Sarim Potato U19s 1–5 Mancodas City U19s
Fiskadaha FC U19s is really like the wave. +1 GD after 19 games, with 7 wins, 7 draws, and 5 losses to their name. By now, defending the title is a lost cause. Especially since they do well for the first week, but explode on the next one. A good result against Dalaris City Juniors look to be really good, but then they slipped to a 5-0 trashing against Didari City Juniors. That is causing them to maintain such a poor record. The top is starting to look like a procession for Mancodas City u19s, who took a break in MD21, but trashed their closest rivals Sarim Potato U19s 5-1 in matchday 22.

Week 29
For the 5th round of the FA Cup, the 16 winners from Round 4 will be placed in a single pot. Teams drawn first will play at home.

Legend
AEX - Apex (I)
SEL - PFFA Supreme League (II)
CHL - PFFA Challengers League (III)
GYL - PFFA Glory League (IV)

(AEX)             Holhot United    2–0    PF University             (CHL)  
(AEX) Kistina Galaxy 4–0 Real Didari (SEL)
(AEX) Dalaris City e 3–2 Offsdi Dalas (SEL) (2–2 FT)
(AEX) Bikarish 3–1 Kavalti River FC (AEX)
(GYL) Hoash Rangers 0–2 Trimidau Rukiya (AEX)
(SEL) Dalaris Sports FC 1–0 Derby United (SEL)
(AEX) Sarim Potato FC 0–1 Mancodas City (AEX)
(CHL) Paishi-jak City 0–2 Jottim FC (SEL)
The domestic season resumes, starting with the 5th round of the FA Cup. Unlike the previous round, there wasn't much suprises. There were quite a number of games that caught the eyes of neutral, for instance, the close battle where Dalaris Sports FC had to thank Neven Gabrielli's own goal to get them into the Quarterfinals, or how Pete Carisa scored a bicycle kick to finish of Sarim Potato FC. Apart from that, it seems like normal business as usual.

Apex MD22
Saturday
Holhot United 1–2 Dury FC
Cochin FC 0–1Kistina Galaxy
Dalaris City 3–1 Kavalti River FC
FC United of Mancodas 1–0 Trimidau Naksa

Sunday
Bikarish 1–1 Mancodas City
Forte Agureo FC 1–5 Sarim Potato FC
Fiskadaha FC 1–2 Mancodas Athletic FC
Trimidau Rukiya 1–0 Holhot City
Sadi That knows the pressure is on him. But a trip to a struggling side shouldn't be too much of a problem, and Dury FC got their win. The main games of the night wasn't there anymore. Firstly, it was Mancodas City who drew Bikarish to stall both team's progress. The second was Mancodas Athletic FC pulling off yet another derby win with a game at leaders Fiskadaha FC, which proves to be instrumental in closing the gap at the top. The last and the saddest truth is how Kistina Galaxy is ranked lower han both promoted teams, Forte Agureo FC and Cochin FC. Yes, Kistina Galaxy won in Cochin. But just that morning, Thomas Cadilia announced that he will be leaving at the end of the season, with former Fiskadaha FC assistant manager Nathanael Hobbs taking over the seat. The 46-years old will take over as assistant manager, given that the seat has been left vacant at the start of the season following Jason Chee's announcement that he will be on hiatus for the next few seasons. That still leaves David Stainton free to be taken?

Supreme League MD22
Saturday
Offsdi Dalas 4–3 Didari City
Gikashiar City FC 0–1 Pacifica
Jote United 1–1 Sochra Mudra FC
Derby United 1–0 Rama Holma

Sunday
Armed Forces FC 1–1 Madaris United
Real Didari 2–1 Totalaha
Honas FC 1–6 Jottim FC
Donbester 1–1 Dalaris Sports FC

PDL1 MD23
Mancodas City U19s 4–0 Sochra Mudra U19
Mancodas Athletic U19s 0–1 Trimidau Rukiya JDS
Jote United DT 0–3 Bikarish U19s
Honas FC U19s 0–1 Dalaris City Juniors
Holhot Academy 2–1 Didari City Juniors
Fiskadaha FC U19s 1–6 Dury Juniors
Mancodas City U19s continue to push their game with a big win at home against Sochra Mudra U19. Trimidau Rukiya JDS, on the other hand, defeated Mancodas Athletic U19s to keep pace at the top. In the Supreme League, Pacifica continued their dominance with a solid win over Gikashiar City FC, while Dalaris Sports FC and Armed Forces FC both drew their games to increase the championship lead.

Week 30
FFI Round of 16
LdV: De Commons (TSA) 4-3 Dury FC (PFA)
TdC: Brantisvogan FC (SRS) 2-1 Bikarish (PFA)
The Round of 16 fixtures in the FFI competitions

Apex MD23
Saturday
Trimidau Rukiya 1–1 Holhot United
Holhot City 1–0 Fiskadaha FC
Mancodas Athletic FC 0–1 Forte Agureo FC
Sarim Potato FC 0–2 Bikarish

Sunday
Mancodas City 2–1 FC United of Mancodas
Trimidau Naksa 0–4 Dalaris City
Kavalti River FC 0–1 Cochin FC
Kistina Galaxy 0–2 Dury FC

Supreme League MD23
Saturday
Donbester 1–2 Offsdi Dalas
Sochra Mudra FC 4–0 Gikashiar City FC
Dalaris Sports FC 7–0 Honas FC
Pacifica 2–2 Didari City
Jottim FC 1–0 Real Didari

Sunday
Totalaha 0–1 Armed Forces FC
Madaris United 4–2 Derby United
Rama Holma 2–2 Jote United
It was Sarim Potato FC and FC United of Mancodas who both sacked their managers following the respective losses to Bikarish and Mancodas City - with former Jote United manager Johnathan Istira named as replacement for the latter. David Stainton also separately confirmed to the media that he has found a job, increasing speculation on whether he would be in Sarim Potato FC. He announced it in Fiskadaha, however, giving absolutely no hint on where he is going. In the Supreme League, Dalaris Sports FC bounced back with a 7-0 victory over Honas FC, while Pacifica fought hard to draw Didari City 2-2.

Week 31-33
We will go about Matchday 24 to 26, first in Apex, then Supreme League, then PDL.

Apex MD24
Saturday
Holhot United 2–1 Kistina Galaxy
Dury FC 2–2 Kavalti River FC
Forte Agureo FC 0–1 Holhot City
Fiskadaha FC 0–1 Trimidau Rukiya
Cochin FC 0–2 Trimidau Naksa
Dalaris City 2–0 Mancodas City

Sunday
FC United of Mancodas 0–1 Sarim Potato FC
Bikarish 0–1 Mancodas Athletic FC
After losing the lead, Fiskadaha FC lost to Trimidau Rukiya on Matchday 24, giving Dalaris City a 5 point lead at the top. The title race continues to be interesting, but it was confirmed that David Stainton will take over at Sarim Potato FC, and the team started to show Stainton who deserves to be on the starting lineup with a 1-0 victory over Istira's FC United team. In particular, Sajnur's Parjazu was one of the better players that game, opening the scoring in the 26th minute, before, producing two more goals over the entire game that was ruled out for offside. Mancodas Athletic FC also got themselves back to top 4 with a 45 points, being level with Bikarish but ahead on goal difference.

Apex MD25
Saturday
Fiskadaha FC 1–0 Holhot United
Trimidau Rukiya 3–0 Forte Agureo FC
Holhot City 1–0 Bikarish
Mancodas Athletic FC 0–0 FC United of Mancodas
Sarim Potato FC 3–1 Dalaris City

Sunday
Mancodas City 0–1 Cochin FC
Trimidau Naksa 2–1 Dury FC
Kavalti River FC 1–1 Kistina Galaxy

Apex MD26
Saturday
Holhot United 1–2 Kavalti River FC
Dury FC 2–1 Mancodas City
Dalaris City 2–0 Mancodas Athletic FC
Kistina Galaxy 1–1 Trimidau Naksa
Bikarish 3–1 Trimidau Rukiya

Sunday
Cochin FC 0–1 Sarim Potato FC
FC United of Mancodas 0–0 Holhot City
Forte Agureo FC 1–2 Fiskadaha FC
Sarim Potato FC got hold of 2 important wins, one against Cochin FC, and another against Dalaris City. These 2 wins mark a huge turnaround from the inconsistencies the club was presenting at first, and certainly could mean something. But something else also points to Ethan Stevenson's contract not getting renewed at the end of the season, and the now-Poafmersian citizen will be wondering where else can he go. Mancodas City slipped further downwards to 9th placed with 33 points, and that is extremely fustrating for the club.

Supreme League MD24
Saturday
Offsdi Dalas 2–2 Pacifica
Jote United 1–0 Madaris United
Armed Forces FC 2–1 Jottim FC
Real Didari 1–2 Dalaris Sports FC

Sunday
Didari City 2–2 Sochra Mudra FC
Gikashiar City FC 0–2 Rama Holma
Derby United 0–3 Totalaha
Honas FC 1–2 Donbester

Supreme League MD25
Saturday
Honas FC 2–1 Offsdi Dalas
Donbester 0–0 Real Didari
Rama Holma 5–1 Didari City
Sochra Mudra FC 0–1 Pacifica
Dalaris Sports FC 0–2 Armed Forces FC

Sunday
Jottim FC 1–0 Derby United
Totalaha 0–1 Jote United
Madaris United 1–0 Gikashiar City FC


Supreme League MD26
Saturday
Jote United 1–0 Jottim FC
Derby United 1–2 Dalaris Sports FC

Sunday
Offsdi Dalas 1–6 Sochra Mudra FC
Pacifica 2–0 Rama Holma
Didari City 1–0 Madaris United
Gikashiar City FC 0–1 Totalaha
Armed Forces FC 3–0 Donbester
Real Didari 2–2 Honas FC
26 matchdays. That was all it took for Pacifica to confirm their championship title, allowing the team to focus on "how should we develop our team for sustained performance in the Apex". It was a really brilliant performance from the team. They got their top 2 spot confirmed by Matchday 24, and finished the deal with 2 more wins to keep Dalaris Sports FC at bay. For all the title race excitement, the promotion race is effectively sealed by now. Dalaris Sports FC maintains a 6 point lead over closest Armed Forces FC for the automatic spot, closed that way because Armed Forces FC pulled off a valuable win on Matchday 25 when they won in Dalaris. Armed Forces FC is a further 9 points ahead of Jote United, the only other team who can compete for the playoff spot, as you can see below:
# Supreme League S7     Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
1 Pacifica 26 23 3 0 75 16 +59 72
2 Dalaris Sports FC 26 18 4 4 56 32 +24 58
3 Armed Forces FC 26 15 7 4 34 12 +22 52
4 Jote United 26 12 7 7 38 34 +4 43

On the bottom, Gikashiar City FC secured their relegation with a 0-1 home loss against Totalaha. It was a disapointing performance for the team in the Supreme League, and they will enter the Challenge League for the first time. Meanwhile, Donbester, who was 14th last season, remains in 15th this time with 16 points, while their closest contenders, Rama Holma, is 8 points ahead. Though theoretically a number of teams aren't safe, the race seems partially over by now.

PDL1 MD24
Dury Juniors 4–1 Holhot Academy
Didari City Juniors 1–0 Honas FC U19s
Dalaris City Juniors 1–0 Jote United DT
Bikarish U19s 1–0 Kistina Galaxy U19s
Trimidau Rukiya JDS 3–0 Mancodas City U19s
Sochra Mudra U19 1–2 Sarim Potato U19s

PDL1 MD25
Sarim Potato U19s 2–0 Trimidau Rukiya JDS
Mancodas Athletic U19s 0–0 Bikarish U19s
Kistina Galaxy U19s 1–1 Dalaris City Juniors
Jote United DT 0–1 Didari City Juniors
Honas FC U19s 0–0 Dury Juniors
Holhot Academy 1–2 Fiskadaha FC U19s

PDL1 MD26
Fiskadaha FC U19s 1–0 Honas FC U19s
Dury Juniors 2–0 Jote United DT
Didari City Juniors 1–2 Kistina Galaxy U19s
Dalaris City Juniors 1–0 Mancodas Athletic U19s
Bikarish U19s 0–1 Mancodas City U19s
Trimidau Rukiya JDS 1–1 Sochra Mudra U19
Mancodas City may become yet another winner, the 4th unique winner in 11 seasons of the competition. The academy scene has really been a domination of one-to-two nations, though Mancodas City and their nearest competitor, Trimidau Rukiya, are newcomers to fighting for the academy title. We shall see how this title race goes, given that Trimidau Rukiya is on 48 points, have 24 games, and Mancodas City is 4 points ahead with 2 games less played.

Week 34
There is only 2 events this week, given that it is a general break for the Apex and Supreme League teams. First up, is the FA Cup Quarterfinals.
(AEX)             Holhot United    2–3 e  Dalaris City              (AEX)  (2–2 FT)
(AEX) Mancodas City e 2–1 Jottim FC (SEL) (1–1 FT)
(AEX) Trimidau Rukiya 0–3 Kistina Galaxy (AEX)
(SEL) Dalaris Sports FC 0–2 e Bikarish (AEX) (0–0 FT)
Wins for Bikarish and Mancodas City against Supreme League opponents didn't come easily. Both teams fought well, but it was a late push that they weren't able to deal with. What is more interesting, is that Dalaris City needed extra time to beat Holhot United, while Trimidau Rukiya...seems to be off the form yet again? Kistina Galaxy's players did show a return in form, with Jesse Bates, Pedro dos Santos and Alex Warlohff all scoring a goal against Trimidau Rukiya. The victories show one thing - that the FA Cup is a really difficult trophy to win. Some will just give up and throw in the letter early on. Others will stay to the end to fight for the title. The final 4 will present a good fight, to be honest.

PDL1 MD27
Sarim Potato U19s 2–2 Bikarish U19s
Mancodas City U19s 6–0 Dalaris City Juniors
Mancodas Athletic U19s 2–0 Didari City Juniors
Kistina Galaxy U19s 2–4 Dury Juniors
Jote United DT 1–2 Fiskadaha FC U19s
Honas FC U19s 0–2 Holhot Academy
Honas FC U19s will drop to the second tier following their 2-0 loss to Holhot Academy on Matchday 27, but it was Mancodas City U19s who proved their dominance with a 6-0 trashing of Dalaris City Juniors, leaving Sarim Potato U19s as the only team who theoretically can wrestle the title from them now. The challenge is huge for other teams to take over. Most of the Mancodas City U19s team is around 17-18 years old, with only 2-3 key players falling out of the treshold come next cycle. The unexpected dominance of the team, while others are struggling behind, is making no sense. The teams that are expected to dominate are Dury Juniors, Sarim Potato U19s and Mancodas Athletic U19s, while Fiskadaha FC U19s don't necessary suck that hard despite losing a number of their squad from last cycle.

Week 35
PDL1 MD28
Holhot Academy 2–0 Jote United DT
Fiskadaha FC U19s 2–1 Kistina Galaxy U19s
Dury Juniors 2–1 Mancodas Athletic U19s
Didari City Juniors 0–1 Mancodas City U19s
Dalaris City Juniors 2–1 Sarim Potato U19s
Bikarish U19s 7–0 Sochra Mudra U19
The Professional Development League 1, entering their 28th matchday, found a title winner. Mancodas City U19s completed their game with a 1-0 victory over Didari City Juniors, a really solid performance from Magreta Rym, who would certainly be going places with the performance he has been putting forth thus far. The senior team would love to pick him into the team, though he would need more senior team experience to see whether he does make it to the correct places. But it is definitely worth looking at them.
2-time winners Fiskadaha FC U19s ended their night with a win against Kistina Galaxy. With nothing much to play for, apart from trying to make sure they go ahead of Mancodas Athletic U19s, their sworn rivals, they were spending some time with the younger players, and got lucky with a 2-1 win over Kistina Galaxy U19s that day. Bikarish U19s couldn't do much despite their 7-0 trashing of Sochra Mudra U19, but they could still fight for that 2nd place, which could show their potential for the upcoming season. We have 2 matchdays to go, so who is to say that there isn't much to play for?

Professional Development League Tables as at MD28
# PDL1 Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Mancodas City U19s 24 19 1 4 61 18 +43 58 Champions
2 Bikarish U19s 25 14 6 5 46 29 +17 48
3 Trimidau Rukiya JDS 24 14 6 4 39 16 +23 48
4 Sarim Potato U19s 24 13 8 3 43 29 +14 47
5 Fiskadaha FC U19s 24 11 7 6 38 38 0 40
6 Mancodas Athletic U19s 24 12 4 8 22 17 +5 40
7 Dury Juniors 24 10 7 7 37 28 +9 37
8 Dalaris City Juniors 24 10 6 8 25 24 +1 36
9 Holhot Academy 24 7 7 10 32 42 −10 28
10 Didari City Juniors 24 6 6 12 27 38 −11 24
11 Kistina Galaxy U19s 24 7 3 14 20 35 −15 24
12 Sochra Mudra U19 24 3 8 13 18 40 −22 17
13 Jote United DT 25 4 3 18 6 34 −28 15
14 Honas FC U19s 24 1 4 19 1 27 −26 7 Relegated


PDL2 Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Derby United U19s 28 21 4 3 66 21 +45 67 Champions, Promoted
2 Forte Agureo EDS 28 16 8 4 55 27 +28 56
3 Jottim Juniors 28 15 8 5 55 29 +26 53
4 Dalaris Sports U19s 28 16 4 8 57 34 +23 52
5 Totalaha U19s 28 13 9 6 53 43 +10 48
6 Kavalti Rangers U19 28 12 8 8 42 33 +9 44
7 Cochin U19s 28 12 5 11 27 24 +3 41
8 Madaris United U19s 28 12 5 11 39 34 +5 41
9 Offsdi Dalas JDS 28 12 4 12 52 51 +1 40
10 Kisha Agureo U19s 28 9 11 8 36 29 +7 38
11 FC United Juniors 28 9 10 9 38 35 +3 37
12 Offsdi Galaxy JDS 28 9 9 10 38 62 −24 36
13 Trimidau Naksa U19s 28 6 5 17 24 49 −25 23
14 Kavalti River FC U19 28 5 5 18 9 31 −22 20
15 Donbester U19s 28 2 9 17 14 39 −25 15
16 Forche United Juniors 28 1 4 23 14 78 −64 7


Apex MD27
Saturday
Forte Agureo FC 0–0 Holhot United
Fiskadaha FC 1–2 Bikarish
Trimidau Rukiya 0–0 FC United of Mancodas
Holhot City 0–1 Dalaris City

Sunday
Mancodas Athletic FC 0–2 Cochin FC
Sarim Potato FC 1–0 Dury FC
Mancodas City 0–3 Kistina Galaxy
Trimidau Naksa 0–1 Kavalti River FC
Silian Parker was left to blame himself for a tactical fault that caused Bikarish to steal the late win from them, allowing Dalaris City to pull open with 5 points at the top. Mancodas City, on the other hand, has confirmed that Ethan Stevenson will not continue to the next season following the agreement to end their relationship. It's going to be a race to the finish for the top 5 spots, which will be the gateway to qualification for the IFCF playoffs. Only the winner can qualify for the IFCF Champions League guarenteed, while the next 4 needs to fight for the IFCF Champions League qualification next cycle.
At the other end, a total of 7 teams theoretically remain in the relegation battle. The bottom 2 teams looks to be FC United and Kavalti River FC, who put forth good performances with the former stealing a point at Trimidau, while the latter pulling a win over Trimidau Naksa. But the race is far from over. Any team from Mancodas City and below is going to be in the mix for relegation.

Apex Table as at Matchday 27
# Apex S7 Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Dalaris City 27 18 5 4 60 30 +30 59
2 Fiskadaha FC 27 17 3 7 49 25 +24 54
3 Bikarish 27 15 6 6 35 20 +15 51
4 Trimidau Rukiya 27 15 5 7 42 29 +13 50
5 Mancodas Athletic FC 27 13 7 7 36 22 +14 46
6 Sarim Potato FC 27 14 4 9 32 31 +1 46
7 Dury FC 27 11 6 10 35 28 +7 39
8 Forte Agureo FC 27 10 6 11 21 35 −14 36
9 Cochin FC 27 9 7 11 15 25 −10 34
10 Mancodas City 27 9 6 12 38 42 −4 33
11 Holhot City 27 9 4 14 9 15 −6 31
12 Kistina Galaxy 27 8 5 14 16 24 −8 29
13 Trimidau Naksa 27 7 8 12 21 29 −8 29
14 Holhot United 27 6 6 15 15 28 −13 24
15 FC United of Mancodas 27 4 9 14 11 22 −11 21
16 Kavalti River FC 27 5 5 17 16 46 −30 20


The Supreme League was a totally different ball game. The championship winners rotated half their squad with a bit more younger players, but the strategy didn't play out as well with a loss away to Madaris United. Nevertheless, it was one of the more beautiful games that we saw, and Madaris United worked really hard to achieve the result. The relegation battle, on the other hand, was almost solved, with Gikashiar City FC dropping to the third tier, while Honas FC will be looking for 1 point (or Donbester to fail to win all 3 games) to settle the second spot.

Supreme League MD27
Saturday
Real Didari 0–1 Offsdi Dalas
Honas FC 0–4 Armed Forces FC
Donbester 0–0 Derby United
Dalaris Sports FC 3–0 Jote United

Sunday
Jottim FC 1–0 Gikashiar City FC
Totalaha 1–1 Didari City
Madaris United 4–1 Pacifica
Rama Holma 1–0 Sochra Mudra FC

# Supreme League S7 Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Pacifica 27 23 3 1 76 20 +56 72 Champions, Promoted
2 Dalaris Sports FC 27 19 4 4 59 32 +27 61 Confirmed playoffs, may still qualify for direct Promotion
3 Armed Forces FC 27 16 7 4 38 12 +26 55 Confirmed playoffs, may still qualify for direct Promotion

4 Jote United 27 12 7 8 38 37 +1 43
5 Offsdi Dalas 27 12 6 9 38 41 −3 42
6 Madaris United 27 10 10 7 37 30 +7 40
7 Jottim FC 27 11 5 11 23 22 +1 38
8 Real Didari 27 10 7 10 24 27 −3 37
9 Sochra Mudra FC 27 9 9 9 48 39 +9 36
10 Derby United 27 10 6 11 30 38 −8 36
11 Didari City 27 7 7 13 25 37 −12 28
12 Totalaha 27 7 6 14 25 29 −4 27
13 Rama Holma 27 6 9 12 33 42 −9 27
14 Honas FC 27 6 8 13 24 56 −32 26
15 Donbester 27 4 5 18 14 37 −23 17
16 Gikashiar City FC 27 2 5 20 14 47 −33 11
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Postby PotatoFarmers » Sat Sep 18, 2021 10:41 pm

Season 7 Part 5

Let's not waste any more time, shall we?

Since there aren't many more matches left to go, we will do them competition by competition. First, the FA Cup.
Semifinals
Dalaris City 5–4 Mancodas City (2–3, 3–1)
Kistina Galaxy 4–2 Bikarish (2–1, 2–1)

Finals
Dalaris City 2–1 Kistina Galaxy
Dalaris City Lineup: Christine Faits; Ruedi Rojas, Simone Gori, Nukam Poir; Seward Adrichem (Ashley Dogh 80'), Daas Taisg (MacLucas 69'), Arnold Shwentin, Steve Erickson; Aleka Dufour, Kirsti Nieminen (Willis Kline 54'), Makana Tuft
Kistina Galaxy Lineup: Vasundhara Di Pietro; Rexanne McNaughton, Clara Brivio, Sigfrido Haden (Nuha Nilsen 73'), Radomira Greenberg; Kaleo Morce; Katherina Johnsen, Biel Harrison; Jesse Bates (Pedro dos Santos 81'); Alex Warlohff, Antoine Duchemin

Goals scored: Aleka Dufour 37', Willis Kline 89'; Antoine Duchemin 60'

There was just a little bit of dissapointment for Kistina Galaxy, who hoped that luck can continue to be on their side after their 4-2 defeat of Bikarish in the semifinals. Alas, that was not to be. And there was no way Dalaris City was going to let anyone stop them from getting a domestic double - they have been dominant all season, after finding the correct puzzle pieces and forming probably one of the most stacked teams in the multiverse. Well, they almost slipped. Aleka Dufour went out to open the scoring, but it was up to Grearish Union's striker Willis Kline, who came on for the injured Kirsti Nieminen in the 54th minute, to complete the game for Dalaris City. Both are considered wins for the respective clubs in some way or the other. For Kistina Galaxy, the finals represents a complete reversal in position from their performance in the Apex thus far, reaching new lows in terms of ranking and all. Of course, with the finals being the last match of Thomas Cadilia as Kistina Galaxy manager, he would have hoped to grab a win here and end the disapointing season with a trophy. Alas, this was not to be.

PDL1 MD29
Trimidau Rukiya JDS 1–0 Bikarish U19s
Sochra Mudra U19 1–1 Dalaris City Juniors
Sarim Potato U19s 0–1 Didari City Juniors
Mancodas City U19s 1–7 Dury Juniors
Mancodas Athletic U19s 1–1 Fiskadaha FC U19s
Kistina Galaxy U19s 1–1 Holhot Academy
Jote United DT 2–0 Honas FC U19s

PDL1 MD30
Honas FC U19s 1–1 Kistina Galaxy U19s
Holhot Academy 2–1 Mancodas Athletic U19s
Fiskadaha FC U19s 1–3 Mancodas City U19s
Dury Juniors 3–0 Sarim Potato U19s
Didari City Juniors 2–0 Sochra Mudra U19
Dalaris City Juniors 0–3 Trimidau Rukiya JDS

Next, the Professional Development League. The Under-19 league saw their 4 unique winner in history, as Mancodas City U19s romped to the title. But the remaining fixtures wasn't exactly the best for the side, after a shocking 1-7 home defeat against Dury Juniors on Matchday 29 that really spoilt their home party. Dury Juniors would likely be pleased at how they salvaged their season, with big wins at Sarim Potato U19s and champions-elect Mancodas City U19s. But it would be Trimidua Rukiya who would be expecting a series of reinforcements for a Apex title charge over the next few seasons, with an unexpected 2nd place for the team. At the bottom, Sochra Mudra FC must be really thankfully for not getting the drop despite a late surge from Jote United DT, with the latter producing a 2-0 victory over alread-relegated Jote United DT to end level on 18 points. Sochra Mudra FC limited their losses on the final matchday with a 2-0 loss at Didari, and that was all it took.

Supreme League MD28
Saturday
Offsdi Dalas 0–0 Rama Holma
Pacifica 3–1 Totalaha
Didari City 1–2 Jottim FC
Gikashiar City FC 1–0 Dalaris Sports FC
Derby United 1–0 Honas FC

Sunday
Sochra Mudra FC 0–1 Madaris United
Jote United 1–2 Donbester
Armed Forces FC 1–0 Real Didari

Supreme League MD29
Saturday
Armed Forces FC 0–1 Offsdi Dalas
Donbester 0–0 Gikashiar City FC
Dalaris Sports FC 0–0 Didari City
Jottim FC 1–0 Pacifica

Sunday
Real Didari 1–0 Derby United
Honas FC 1–3 Jote United
Totalaha 2–1 Sochra Mudra FC
Madaris United 2–1 Rama Holma

Supreme League MD30
Offsdi Dalas 1–0 Madaris United
Rama Holma 0–1 Totalaha
Sochra Mudra FC 1–0 Jottim FC
Pacifica 0–1 Dalaris Sports FC
Didari City 2–1 Donbester
Gikashiar City FC 0–1 Honas FC
Jote United 1–0 Real Didari
Derby United 0–1 Armed Forces FC
On the front of the Supreme League, there was little excitement, with Dalaris Sports FC taking their promotion spot pretty easily after Armed Forces FC failed to defeat Offsdi Dalas on Matchday 29. Matchday 30, for the Supreme League, will then be a boring affair, with all the results ending in 1-goal wins for the winners. It pretty much affected the order of the teams at the very max, with Jote United and Offsdi Dalas leading the rest of the pack with important wins over the last 3 matchdays. Offsdi Dalas got themselves a win over Madaris United, but for the latter, it was already an achievement to be fighting for top 5 spot after their dissapointing performance last cycle. There was a few bright spots that caught the eye of other teams. Fionn Roig, who was personally involved in 17 goals and 9 assists out of the club's 40 scored goals, was awarded a 5-year contract tying her to the club till 30 years old, while Paula Asselman showed the ability to compete with Adrienn Harrell for the goalkeeper spot. The club's more compact strategy worked out very well at times, though they would need to figure out how to the 10 draws they had into wins. This season's result would be a good stepping stone to build upon for the next season.

Apex MD28
Saturday
Holhot United 0–0 Trimidau Naksa
Kavalti River FC 0–2 Mancodas City
Kistina Galaxy 0–0 Sarim Potato FC
Dury FC 1–3 Mancodas Athletic FC
Cochin FC 0–1 Holhot City

Sunday
Dalaris City 1–2 Trimidau Rukiya
FC United of Mancodas 0–5 Fiskadaha FC
Bikarish 2–0 Forte Agureo FC
Sylvie Reynolds from Chromatika and Ken Banks from Tikariot helped each other to score a goal past Dalaris City and keep the top 4 within 6 points. It would be an important match for Trimidau Rukiya, given that it gives them a significant advantage in the race to keep top 5 positions, something that is necessary to ensure that they make it to the Challengers Cup playoffs. Fiskadaha FC also served their side of the deal with a 5-0 defeat of FC United of Mancodas, condemning them to at least the relegation playoffs. It seems that the change in the manager came too late, and at this point, they have reached the point of no return. In a normal season, 2nd place would be a really good result, as it brings them into the IFCF Champions League, but this changed format means that Silian Parker will be definitely looking at nothing less than the top spot to secure an IFCF competition.
Elsewhere, Ryūzaki Mito went all out to ensure that they could secure a top 5 spot for the season, and it was Dak Feigenspan who rewarded him again with an hat-trick against the deposed defending champions in Dury. Sadi That pleaded with the fans to give the club some more time to look through their ranks and decide whether there would be any big changes they can go for in the upcoming season, and expressed interest in bringing Dawn Gilleran on as one of the coaches following his retirement at the end of the season. He promised that the team would improve to be a title-contender for the next seasons.

Apex MD29
Saturday
Bikarish 0–0 Holhot United
Forte Agureo FC 0–1 FC United of Mancodas
Fiskadaha FC 3–3 Dalaris City
Trimidau Rukiya 0–1 Cochin FC

Sunday
Holhot City 0–1 Dury FC
Mancodas Athletic FC 1–1 Kistina Galaxy
Sarim Potato FC 1–1 Kavalti River FC
Mancodas City 3–3 Trimidau Naksa
Fiskadaha FC was left blaming themselves for not being able to find the winner, following their home 3-3 draw against Dalaris City. With the fixture being the true title decider (both Matchday 30 fixtures are against promoted clubs, Cochin FC and Forte Agureo FC, btoh which are expected to be easy wins), the result here would likely decide who is the winner of the 2nd Apex season. (7th season of the top tier of football). And goals from Makana Tuft and Aleka Dufour was all it took for Dalaris City to take the lead on 3 occassions, with Fiskadaha FC having to equalise on all 3 occassions to make sure that the title race would carry on to the final matchday. Typically, this would theoretically secure the IFCF Champions League spot for both clubs, but given that this is no typical season, well, there wasn't much to ask for.
FC United of Mancodas would aim to pull down Holhot United following their 1-0 win at Forte Agureo FC, but Holhot United kept themselves ahead with a goalless draw against Bikarish. Orzsebet Sághi, the rightback from Pasarga, was the player-of-the-match, with his eye-catching performances in stopping Bikarish's front line from getting close to the goalpost. In total, Bikarish only managed 3 shots on target, which, for Bikarish, was definitely less than ideal. Mancodas City, however, made the announcement that they have agreed a 1-year extension with Ethan Stevenson, giving the manager 1 more season to prove his capabilities. Should Stevenson fail to bring Mancodas City to the IFCF playoffs once again, it would likely mean that they will be scouring the transfer market for a new manager.

Apex MD30
Holhot United 4–1 Mancodas City
Trimidau Naksa 2–2 Sarim Potato FC
Kavalti River FC 0–4 Mancodas Athletic FC
Kistina Galaxy 0–0 Holhot City
Dury FC 0–1 Trimidau Rukiya
Cochin FC 1–4 Fiskadaha FC
Dalaris City 5–0 Forte Agureo FC
FC United of Mancodas 0–0 Bikarish
There wasn't much to talk about on the final matchday, as the key positions were secured. Mancodas Athletic FC secured their 5th position once again, with a 4-0 win against already relegated Kavalti River FC. For the latter, it marks a very long streak of narrowly avoiding relegation, but the Apex is shaping up to become too competitive for the club to survive another season. Yes, they produced 5 wins, but 21 points is going to be far from enough for the future. FC United of Mancodas produced a draw against Bikarish, but with Holhot United pulling off a win against Mancodas City (talk about timing), it wasn't enough. Johnathan Istira says that getting back to the Apex would be a priority for the club, who at one point, was contending for the IFCF Challengers Cup positions. A quick return to the Apex would be something the club is capable of doing, of course.

Final Tables
# Apex Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Dalaris City 30 19 6 5 69 35 +34 63 Champions, IFCF Champions League Playoff
2 Fiskadaha FC 30 19 4 7 61 29 +32 61 IFCF Challengers Cup Playoffs
3 Bikarish 30 16 8 6 37 20 +17 56 IFCF Challengers Cup Playoffs
4 Trimidau Rukiya 30 17 5 8 45 31 +14 56 IFCF Challengers Cup Playoffs
5 Mancodas Athletic FC 30 15 8 7 44 24 +20 53 IFCF Challengers Cup Playoffs

6 Sarim Potato FC 30 14 7 9 35 34 +1 49
7 Dury FC 30 12 6 12 37 32 +5 42
8 Mancodas City 30 10 7 13 44 49 −5 37
9 Cochin FC 30 10 7 13 17 30 −13 37
10 Forte Agureo FC 30 10 6 14 21 43 −22 36
11 Holhot City 30 10 5 15 10 16 −6 35
12 Kistina Galaxy 30 8 8 14 17 25 −8 32
13 Trimidau Naksa 30 7 11 12 26 34 −8 32
14 Holhot United 30 7 8 15 19 29 −10 29 P/R Playoffs - Relegated
15 FC United of Mancodas 30 5 10 15 12 27 −15 25 Relegated
16 Kavalti River FC 30 5 6 19 17 53 −36 21 Relegated


Promotion/Relegation Playoffs
Holhot United 0–0 Armed Forces FC (0–1 AET)

# Supreme League Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Pacifica 30 24 3 3 79 23 +56 75 Champions, IFCF LBCT
2 Dalaris Sports FC 30 20 5 5 60 33 +27 65 Promoted, IFCF LBCT Playoffs
3 Armed Forces FC 30 18 7 5 40 13 +27 61 P/R Playoffs - Promoted
4 Jote United 30 14 7 9 43 40 +3 49
5 Offsdi Dalas 30 14 7 9 40 41 −1 49
6 Madaris United 30 12 10 8 40 32 +8 46
7 Jottim FC 30 13 5 12 26 24 +2 44
8 Real Didari 30 11 7 12 25 29 −4 40
9 Sochra Mudra FC 30 10 9 11 50 42 +8 39
10 Derby United 30 11 6 13 31 40 −9 39
11 Totalaha 30 9 6 15 29 33 −4 33
12 Didari City 30 8 8 14 28 40 −12 32
13 Honas FC 30 7 8 15 26 60 −34 29
14 Rama Holma 30 6 10 14 34 45 −11 28
15 Donbester 30 5 6 19 17 40 −23 21 Relegated
16 Gikashiar City FC 30 3 6 21 15 48 −33 15 Relegated


Promoted to Supreme League: Madaris Country, Hoash Celtic

# PDL1 Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Mancodas City U19s 26 20 1 5 65 26 +39 61 Champions, IFCF RSC Playoffs
2 Trimidau Rukiya JDS 26 16 6 4 43 16 +27 54
3 Bikarish U19s 26 14 6 6 46 30 +16 48
4 Sarim Potato U19s 26 13 8 5 43 33 +10 47
5 Dury Juniors 26 12 7 7 47 29 +18 43
6 Fiskadaha FC U19s 26 11 8 7 40 42 −2 41
7 Mancodas Athletic U19s 26 12 5 9 24 20 +4 41
8 Dalaris City Juniors 26 10 7 9 26 28 −2 37
9 Holhot Academy 26 8 8 10 35 44 −9 32
10 Didari City Juniors 26 8 6 12 30 38 −8 30
11 Kistina Galaxy U19s 26 7 5 14 22 37 −15 26
12 Sochra Mudra U19 26 3 9 14 19 43 −24 18
13 Jote United DT 26 5 3 18 8 34 −26 18 Relegated
14 Honas FC U19s 26 1 5 20 2 30 −28 8 Relegated


# PDL2 Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Derby United U19s 30 22 5 3 74 25 +49 71 Promoted
2 Forte Agureo EDS 30 18 8 4 61 28 +33 62 Promoted

3 Dalaris Sports U19s 30 18 4 8 67 35 +32 58
4 Jottim Juniors 30 16 8 6 60 33 +27 56
5 Totalaha U19s 30 14 9 7 59 48 +11 51
6 Kavalti Rangers U19 30 13 8 9 48 36 +12 47
7 Cochin U19s 30 13 6 11 28 24 +4 45
8 FC United Juniors 30 11 10 9 43 35 +8 43
9 Madaris United U19s 30 12 5 13 42 42 0 41
10 Kisha Agureo U19s 30 10 11 9 39 32 +7 41
11 Offsdi Dalas JDS 30 12 5 13 54 56 −2 41
12 Offsdi Galaxy JDS 30 9 10 11 38 68 −30 37
13 Trimidau Naksa U19s 30 6 5 19 28 59 −31 23
14 Kavalti River FC U19 30 5 5 20 9 36 −27 20
15 Donbester U19s 30 3 9 18 17 42 −25 18
16 Forche United Juniors 30 2 4 24 16 84 −68 10
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Postby PotatoFarmers » Sun Sep 19, 2021 8:36 am

Season 8 in Review
With season 7 behind, there are quite a bit of movements in terms of player strength and all. However, with this transfer window being rather small, there wasn't much changes on the players and the starting squads. For Bikarish, the retirements of Danzik Hoboson and Pasits Rikachz encourages others to step up to the fore. At defending champions Dalaris City, Mansi Kandero promised to give younger players more opportunity, with Shakira Handris expected to play fewer games. Dury FC will be trying to get more strength in the defence, and while it is quite difficult to settle on much, Fulgentius Gerstle made the move from Kavalti River FC to join them on a loan. 2 younger players from Mancodas City, Onesimos Jain and Agappito Murphy, made the move to join Mancodas Athletic FC, crossing the traditional Mancodas divide. Sarim Potato FC, on the other hand, looked at streamlining their squad, and Estevo Gauthier made the move over to promoted Hoash Celtic side to help them for the next 2 seasons. Apart from that, it was smaller names who made the move to their new clubs for the upcoming season.

For this season, we will look at some of the key matches played all season, and review the overall season results.

Matchday 1 - Pacifica trouncing Fiskadaha FC?
Dury FC 1–0 Bikarish
Sarim Potato FC 1–1 Mancodas City
Armed Forces FC 1–0 Dalaris Sports FC
Mancodas Athletic FC 1–0 Kistina Galaxy
Trimidau Naksa 1–2 Dalaris City
Holhot City 0–1 Trimidau Rukiya
Forte Agureo FC 1–0 Cochin FC
Pacifica 3–1 Fiskadaha FC

Result: Pacifica 3–1 Fiskadaha FC
Pacifica Lineup (4-4-2): Willahelm Hidalgo; Friduhelm Rey, Bart McNee, Albert Pereira, Toria Dick; Charls Lowery, Myron Svensson (Håvard McConmara 80'), Lene Quickley, Tewodros Lynnar (Judith Soriano 68'); Murphy Ott, Nadja De Ven
Fiskadaha FC Lineup (4-4-2): Sandi Jaliaha; Kyle Simonsen, Talaat Demirki, Guðríður John, Orislava Pensinger; Edna Anderson, Gisiik Moonar, Olaf Bachmeier (Caitlin MacTilt 60'), Whitney Rios; Iulianus Innocenti, Nelle Basurto (Zheng Yuanjun 74')
Pacifica Scorers: Lowery 37'; Ott 61', Pereira 84'
Fiskadaha FC Scorers: Zheng 90+2'

Albert Pereira's first game for the White Swans ended really smoothly. The former Gikashiar City FC player exceeded expectations and stopped Silian Parker's men from gaining their first 3 points of the season. Goals from Pereira (not related to former captain Patricie Pereira, who has retired from the club), Charles Lowery of Tikariot, as well as Murphy Ott, was enough to produce the 3 points necessary for the 2-time second tier champions to get their first 3 points in the Apex. Fiskadaha FC fought back with a late goal from substitute Zheng Yuanjun, but it was all too late, and Pacifica's confidence in beating last season's runners-up will go a long way.

Matchday 3 - Mancodas City defeating city rivals for first time in 3 seasons
Apex MD2
Bikarish 0–2 Fiskadaha FC
Cochin FC 0–2 Pacifica
Trimidau Rukiya 2–0 Forte Agureo FC
Dalaris City 1–2 Holhot City
Kistina Galaxy 1–0 Trimidau Naksa
Dalaris Sports FC 1–7 Mancodas Athletic FC
Mancodas City 0–0 Armed Forces FC
Dury FC 2–0 Sarim Potato FC

Apex MD3
Sarim Potato FC 1–2 Bikarish
Armed Forces FC 0–0 Dury FC
Mancodas Athletic FC 0–1 Mancodas City
Trimidau Naksa 0–1 Dalaris Sports FC
Holhot City 1–1 Kistina Galaxy
Forte Agureo FC 6–4 Dalaris City
Pacifica 0–3 Trimidau Rukiya
Fiskadaha FC 0–1 Cochin FC

Result: Mancodas Athletic FC 0–1 Mancodas City
Mancodas Athletic FC Lineup (4-3-3): Dikash Johikas; Ariel Casey, Ntombizodwa Sarka, Chester Jackson, Mattityahu Ramsey; Nobutoshi Kazama (Vilde Martikainen 77'), Milojica Estévez (Min Berg 63'), Zav Allaris; Fayza Hoedemaker (June Jacoby 84'), Peoney Kitchen, Dak Feigenspan
Mancodas City Lineup (4-3-3): Marlen Naoumov; Layla Montgomery (Nikola Jowanowić 68'), Mohammad Malsharma, Lyzbet Sneiders, Romaine Westcarr; Natalie Carlson, Tomás Santo, Magreta Rym; Lara Jordan, Khachatur Sargsyan (Jamshed Ologin 75'), Pete Carisa
Mancodas Athletic FC Scorers: None
Mancodas City Scorers: Pete Carisa 87'

The pressure is definitely on Ethan Stevenson to produce a good performance for the side. With Mancodas City's depth of players, they definitely have some fuel to push for a return to the top 5 spots. It was up to captain Pete Carisa to break the defence of their city rivals, with Carisa producing his 150th goal for the club - reaching yet another bound for the one-club player. A key corner stone of the national team, Pete Carisa has been one of the youngest captains in the top tier, when he took the captain's armband when he was 26. Since then, he has been one of the main contributors of goals and assists, with 87 assists and 150 goals for Mancodas City. This time, however, it was young striker Jamshed Ologin from Squornshelan Remnant States, who produced the assist for the club. Ryūzaki Mito was full of praise for the opponents, after he suffered his first derby defeat against Mancodas City. "We were a bit sloppy towards the end, and Pete Carisa is the kind of player who would take any given opportunity to produce the goals for his side." At this stage, however, he was not as worried, as the players have no pressure apart from trying to get the title. "I told the players, we are aiming for the long term here. We want to be able to be title contenders in the years to come, and it is important not to burn ourselves out."

Matchday 8 Review - Bikarish needs more consistency
Apex MD4
Bikarish 0–1 Cochin FC
Trimidau Rukiya 2–4 Fiskadaha FC
Dalaris City 3–1 Pacifica
Kistina Galaxy 1–0 Forte Agureo FC
Dalaris Sports FC 0–2 Holhot City
Mancodas City 7–3 Trimidau Naksa
Dury FC 1–1 Mancodas Athletic FC
Sarim Potato FC 1–0 Armed Forces FC

Apex MD5
Armed Forces FC 0–1 Bikarish
Mancodas Athletic FC 2–2 Sarim Potato FC
Trimidau Naksa 1–1 Dury FC
Holhot City 0–0 Mancodas City
Forte Agureo FC 0–1 Dalaris Sports FC
Pacifica 2–2 Kistina Galaxy
Fiskadaha FC 1–4 Dalaris City
Cochin FC 2–2 Trimidau Rukiya

Apex MD6
Bikarish 1–0 Trimidau Rukiya
Dalaris City 1–1 Cochin FC
Kistina Galaxy 1–2 Fiskadaha FC
Dalaris Sports FC 0–0 Pacifica
Mancodas City 3–1 Forte Agureo FC
Dury FC 2–1 Holhot City
Sarim Potato FC 0–3 Trimidau Naksa
Armed Forces FC 1–3 Mancodas Athletic FC

Apex MD7
Mancodas Athletic FC 1–0 Bikarish
Trimidau Naksa 0–1 Armed Forces FC
Holhot City 0–1 Sarim Potato FC
Forte Agureo FC 2–1 Dury FC
Pacifica 2–1 Mancodas City
Fiskadaha FC 1–0 Dalaris Sports FC
Cochin FC 0–1 Kistina Galaxy
Trimidau Rukiya 1–5 Dalaris City

Apex MD8
Bikarish 1–3 Dalaris City
Kistina Galaxy 1–1 Trimidau Rukiya
Dalaris Sports FC 1–4 Cochin FC
Mancodas City 1–1 Fiskadaha FC
Dury FC 5–0 Pacifica
Sarim Potato FC 2–0 Forte Agureo FC
Armed Forces FC 0–1 Holhot City
Mancodas Athletic FC 2–0 Trimidau Naksa

# Apex Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Mancodas Athletic FC 8 5 2 1 17 6 +11 17
2 Dalaris City 8 5 1 2 23 14 +9 16
3 Dury FC 8 4 3 1 13 5 +8 15
4 Mancodas City 8 3 4 1 14 8 +6 13
5 Fiskadaha FC 8 4 1 3 12 12 0 13
6 Kistina Galaxy 8 3 3 2 8 7 +1 12
7 Cochin FC 8 3 2 3 9 8 +1 11
Holhot City 8 3 2 3 7 6 +1 11
9 Trimidau Rukiya 8 3 2 3 12 13 −1 11
10 Sarim Potato FC 8 3 2 3 8 10 −2 11
11 Pacifica 8 3 2 3 10 15 −5 11
12 Bikarish 8 3 0 5 5 9 −4 9
Forte Agureo FC 8 3 0 5 10 14 −4 9
14 Armed Forces FC 8 2 2 4 3 6 −3 8
15 Dalaris Sports FC 8 2 1 5 4 15 −11 7
16 Trimidau Naksa 8 1 1 6 8 15 −7 4[/pre]

A quick look at the results thus far, and among the teams in the bottom half, it was Bikarish who stood out. From the get-go, many have already pointed to Bikarish's tough fixture list and wondered how they would come out of the streak. Dury FC away, Fiskadaha FC at home, Sarim Potato FC away, Cochin FC at home, Armed Forces FC away, Trimidau Rukiya at home, Mancodas City away, before Dalaris City at home. Among the 8 teams, we have Cochin FC and Armed Forces FC, who have their backs facing the water, and give it their all-in against Bikarish. Other than that...what a fixture list! Sarim Potato FC and Mancodas City are desparate for putting in a good result in big games, Dury FC seems to have recovered well from last cycle's struggles, while Fiskadaha FC, Trimidau Rukiya and Dalaris City can all present various problems of their own. Though they defeated Trimidau Rukiya at home (albeit rather difficultly), losses against Mancodas City and Dalaris City have brought them to 9 points, with a -4 goal difference after 8 games. The Wanderers may have been trying to figure out what their ideal centerback partnership is. Recently, it has been trying to put Nasri Sanchez and TJUN-ia's Nico Aquinio in th middle, with Tioguldous' Kildoge Fenuskal and Sylestone's Jack Townsend on the wings. But really, it seems that the club is reliant on the usual midfielders. Chen Xiwei, Marshall Barry, Sander Connolly and Jackson Lydia. When all 4 of them are in form, they get to win games. When one of them is replaced, something seems to be missing. Taik Wondos is left struggling to figure out how other good players, like Astograth's Lon Dumon, and South Newlandia's Kevin Mohamed, can fit into the midfield, and also whether the two attacking midfielders, Sanna Ignatov and Monesty Erdos, can be legitimate contenders for a starting midfield spot.

Matchday 10/11 - Trimidau Rukiya loses 2 key matches to slip to 11th.
Apex MD9
Trimidau Naksa 0–2 Bikarish
Holhot City 1–0 Mancodas Athletic FC
Forte Agureo FC 0–0 Armed Forces FC
Pacifica 1–2 Sarim Potato FC
Fiskadaha FC 1–1 Dury FC
Cochin FC 1–4 Mancodas City
Trimidau Rukiya 2–1 Dalaris Sports FC
Dalaris City 1–0 Kistina Galaxy

Apex MD10
Bikarish 0–2 Kistina Galaxy
Dalaris Sports FC 3–1 Dalaris City
Mancodas City 2–0 Trimidau Rukiya
Dury FC 2–0 Cochin FC
Sarim Potato FC 1–3 Fiskadaha FC
[b]Armed Forces FC
2–1 Pacifica
Mancodas Athletic FC 0–3 Forte Agureo FC
Trimidau Naksa 0–0 Holhot City

Apex MD11
Holhot City 0–1 Bikarish
Forte Agureo FC 1–0 Trimidau Naksa
Pacifica 0–1 Mancodas Athletic FC
Fiskadaha FC 1–0 Armed Forces FC
Cochin FC 0–1 Sarim Potato FC
Trimidau Rukiya 0–2 Dury FC
Dalaris City 3–0 Mancodas City
Kistina Galaxy 1–2 Dalaris Sports FC[pre]

Crucial wins against Mancodas City and Dury FC is something Trimidau Rukiya needs to obtain a good chance of being in the top 5. With the stranger system put in place this time, every spot is especially important, and every game has their importance too. The issue with Trimidau Rukiya seems to be...their offence? Which seems quite strange. It is true that quite a number of their frontline is on the older side, but there are other players like Annika Badcrock, Matea Idowu, and Royston Wallis, who somehow have not been able to step up well. The usual suspects are Aubrey Mayer, Derby Holgersson, Quebec's Kim Taek-Beom, Tikariot's Ken Banks, and Chromatika's Sylvie Reynolds. The oldest is 34, while the youngest is 30. The frontline has generally all reached their peak or past it, which is a concern for Trimidau Rukiya's performances. A slip to 11th place after 11 games isn't much, but if they don't produce bigger performances, they have some risk in keeping a top 5 spot.

Matchday 12 - Big change for Dury FC
Bikarish 2–2 Dalaris Sports FC
Mancodas City 1–0 Kistina Galaxy
Dury FC 3–1 Dalaris City
Sarim Potato FC 3–3 Trimidau Rukiya
Armed Forces FC 1–1 Cochin FC
Mancodas Athletic FC 0–1 Fiskadaha FC
Trimidau Naksa 3–4 Pacifica
Holhot City 0–0 Forte Agureo FC

# Apex Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Dury FC 12 7 4 1 21 7 +14 25
2 Fiskadaha FC 12 7 2 3 18 14 +4 23
3 Dalaris City 12 7 1 4 29 20 +9 22
4 Mancodas City 12 6 4 2 21 12 +9 22
5 Mancodas Athletic FC 12 6 2 4 18 11 +7 20
6 Sarim Potato FC 12 5 3 4 15 17 −2 18
7 Forte Agureo FC 12 5 2 5 14 14 0 17
8 Holhot City 12 4 4 4 8 7 +1 16
9 Bikarish 12 5 1 6 10 13 −3 16
10 Kistina Galaxy 12 4 3 5 11 11 0 15
11 Trimidau Rukiya 12 4 3 5 17 21 −4 15
12 Pacifica 12 4 2 6 16 23 −7 14
13 Dalaris Sports FC 12 4 2 6 12 21 −9 14
14 Armed Forces FC 12 3 4 5 6 9 −3 13
15 Cochin FC 12 3 3 6 11 16 −5 12
16 Trimidau Naksa 12 1 2 9 11 22 −11 5

Result: Dury FC 3–1 Dalaris City
Dury FC Lineup (4-4-2): Kresp-Japil Cuf; Canaya Seraph, Alex Hoboson, Felix Austin, Natalia Abbott; Zelda McKenna, Wang Wei, Susan Malone, Josef Gentry (Akilina Lum 70'); Esmond Moore, Isabella Coste (Alexis Dazin 85')
Dalaris City Lineup (3-4-3): Christine Faits; Nukam Poir, Simone Gori, Ruedi Rojas (Tanja Rider 61'); Seward Adrichem, Arnold Shwentin, October MacLucas (Daas Taisg 75'), Vijay Palalele; Makana Tuft, Willis Kline, Aleka Dufour (Shakira Handris 82')
Dury FC Scorers: Coste 23', 70'; Moore 54'
Dalaris City Scorers: Kline 43'

Typically, when you defeat a defending champions, it is an important milestone, and this game is no different. Dury FC jumped on the defending champions to regain the top spot, and this marks a 180 degree about-turn from their performance in the last season. Should they make it to the end in the top 5, they can still stake their claim on the IFCF Challengers Cup. If they win the title...well, that is an if. Still, the 3-1 victory at this stage of the competition really brings with it some sort of importance which is not lost on the crowd here.

Apex MD13
Forte Agureo FC 2–2 Bikarish
Pacifica 1–0 Holhot City
Fiskadaha FC 2–1 Trimidau Naksa
Cochin FC 0–0 Mancodas Athletic FC
Trimidau Rukiya 2–3 Armed Forces FC
Dalaris City 0–4 Sarim Potato FC
Kistina Galaxy 0–2 Dury FC
Dalaris Sports FC 1–1 Mancodas City

Apex MD14
Bikarish 3–1 Mancodas City
Dury FC 4–1 Dalaris Sports FC
Sarim Potato FC 0–0 Kistina Galaxy
Armed Forces FC 3–2 Dalaris City
Mancodas Athletic FC 1–0 Trimidau Rukiya
Trimidau Naksa 0–1 Cochin FC
Holhot City 2–3 Fiskadaha FC
Forte Agureo FC 1–2 Pacifica

Apex MD15
Pacifica 0–1 Bikarish
Fiskadaha FC 0–4 Forte Agureo FC
Cochin FC 0–1 Holhot City
Trimidau Rukiya 4–0 Trimidau Naksa
Dalaris City 1–0 Mancodas Athletic FC
Kistina Galaxy 1–0 Armed Forces FC
Dalaris Sports FC 2–1 Sarim Potato FC
Mancodas City 1–0 Dury FC


Apex Table as at MD15
# Apex Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Dury FC 15 9 4 2 27 9 +18 31
2 Fiskadaha FC 15 9 2 4 23 21 +2 29
3 Mancodas City 15 7 5 3 24 16 +8 26
4 Dalaris City 15 8 1 6 32 27 +5 25
5 Mancodas Athletic FC 15 7 3 5 19 12 +7 24
6 Bikarish 15 7 2 6 16 16 0 23
7 Sarim Potato FC 15 6 4 5 20 19 +1 22
8 Forte Agureo FC 15 6 3 6 21 18 +3 21
9 Pacifica 15 6 2 7 19 25 −6 20
10 Holhot City 15 5 4 6 11 11 0 19
11 Kistina Galaxy 15 5 4 6 12 13 −1 19
12 Armed Forces FC 15 5 4 6 12 14 −2 19
13 Trimidau Rukiya 15 5 3 7 23 25 −2 18
14 Dalaris Sports FC 15 5 3 7 16 27 −11 18
15 Cochin FC 15 4 4 7 12 17 −5 16
16 Trimidau Naksa 15 1 2 12 12 29 −17 5
15 matchdays - That seems to be a surprising change too! Dury FC is the only team who conceded single digit goals in 15 matchdays, while Fiskadaha FC continue to hold their second position, a good early result. Mancodas City keeps 3rd place, a great bounce back given their performance last cycle, followed by Dalaris City, Mancodas Athletic FC and Bikarish. Sarim Potato FC follows slightly behind, but they all remain at the top. With the top 8 teams separately by 10 points, the first half is always a close battle.

Apex MD16
Bikarish 3–4 Dury FC
Mancodas City 0–0 Sarim Potato FC
Dalaris Sports FC 0–3 Armed Forces FC
Kistina Galaxy 0–1 Mancodas Athletic FC
Dalaris City 1–1 Trimidau Naksa
Trimidau Rukiya 2–0 Holhot City
Cochin FC 0–0 Forte Agureo FC
Fiskadaha FC 3–0 Pacifica

Apex MD17
Fiskadaha FC 2–0 Bikarish
Pacifica 1–1 Cochin FC
Forte Agureo FC 3–1 Trimidau Rukiya
Holhot City 0–0 Dalaris City
Trimidau Naksa 0–1 Kistina Galaxy
Mancodas Athletic FC 0–1 Dalaris Sports FC
Armed Forces FC 0–2 Mancodas City
Sarim Potato FC 2–1 Dury FC

Apex MD18
Bikarish 4–0 Sarim Potato FC
Dury FC 2–1 Armed Forces FC
Mancodas City 1–1 Mancodas Athletic FC
Dalaris Sports FC 0–1 Trimidau Naksa
Kistina Galaxy 0–0 Holhot City
Dalaris City 3–0 Forte Agureo FC
Trimidau Rukiya 0–2 Pacifica
Cochin FC 0–0 Fiskadaha FC

Apex MD19
Cochin FC 0–1 Bikarish
Fiskadaha FC 0–1 Trimidau Rukiya
Pacifica 0–4 Dalaris City
Forte Agureo FC 0–1 Kistina Galaxy
Holhot City 1–0 Dalaris Sports FC
Trimidau Naksa 0–2 Mancodas City
Mancodas Athletic FC 3–1 Dury FC
Armed Forces FC 0–1 Sarim Potato FC

Apex MD20
Bikarish 3–1 Armed Forces FC
Sarim Potato FC 1–2 Mancodas Athletic FC
Dury FC 1–1 Trimidau Naksa
Mancodas City 0–1 Holhot City
Dalaris Sports FC 1–0 Forte Agureo FC
Kistina Galaxy 3–2 Pacifica
Dalaris City 1–1 Fiskadaha FC
Trimidau Rukiya 0–1 Cochin FC


Apex Table as at MD20
# Apex Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Dury FC 20 11 5 4 36 19 +17 38
2 Fiskadaha FC 20 11 4 5 29 23 +6 37
3 Dalaris City 20 10 4 6 41 29 +12 34
4 Mancodas City 20 9 7 4 29 18 +11 34
5 Mancodas Athletic FC 20 10 4 6 26 16 +10 34
6 Bikarish 20 10 2 8 27 23 +4 32
7 Kistina Galaxy 20 8 5 7 17 16 +1 29
8 Sarim Potato FC 20 8 5 7 24 26 −2 29
9 Holhot City 20 7 6 7 13 13 0 27
10 Forte Agureo FC 20 7 4 9 24 24 0 25
11 Trimidau Rukiya 20 7 3 10 27 31 −4 24
12 Pacifica 20 7 3 10 24 36 −12 24
13 Dalaris Sports FC 20 7 3 10 18 32 −14 24
14 Armed Forces FC 20 6 4 10 17 22 −5 22
15 Cochin FC 20 5 7 8 14 19 −5 22
16 Trimidau Naksa 20 2 4 14 15 34 −19 10
At Matchday 20, the race looks different. The top half continues to be really close to each other, though the obvious disparity can be seen in a certain team - yep, Trimidau Rukiya it is. But for the rest, well, it is getting towards a scissors-paper-stone race for now.

Matchday 22: Trimidua Rukiya recovers with key win against Dalaris City
Apex MD21
Trimidau Rukiya 3–3 Bikarish
Cochin FC 2–3 Dalaris City
Fiskadaha FC 1–1 Kistina Galaxy
Pacifica 1–3 Dalaris Sports FC
Forte Agureo FC 0–3 Mancodas City
Holhot City 0–1 Dury FC
Trimidau Naksa 0–3 Sarim Potato FC
Mancodas Athletic FC 3–0 Armed Forces FC

Apex MD22
Bikarish 1–1 Mancodas Athletic FC
Armed Forces FC 1–0 Trimidau Naksa
Sarim Potato FC 0–1 Holhot City
Dury FC 0–0 Forte Agureo FC
Mancodas City 1–1 Pacifica
Dalaris Sports FC 2–5 Fiskadaha FC
Kistina Galaxy 0–1 Cochin FC
Dalaris City 0–1 Trimidau Rukiya

Result: Dalaris City 0–1 Trimidau Rukiya
Dalaris City Lineup (3-4-3): Christine Faits; Nukam Poir, Simone Gori, Tanja Rider; Seward Adrichem, Arnold Shwentin, Daas Taisg, Nakamura (Steve Erickson 70'); Makana Tuft, Shakira Handris (Aleka Dufour 84'), Kirsti Nieminen
Trimidau Rukiya (4-3-3): Casimiro Milne; Cloudburst, Zayn Thomas (Emmanouel Maruška 81'), Anastasios Iglesias, Intov-Betva Uzo; Ellsworth Friedman (Emma Conner 58'), Woden Sweet, Kelly Cormis; Sylvie Reynolds, Derby Holgersson (Ken Banks 72'), Aubrey Mayer
Dalaris City Scorers: None
Trimidau Rukiya Scorers: Sylvie Reynolds 69'
A crucial 3 points in the IFCF race, brings Trimidau Rukiya back to 10th. Still a long way to go in terms of pushing for the IFCF spots, but it is definitely a dent in Dalaris City's personal push. And given that they are holding the crucial 5th spot, the win means the gap is 10, not upwards of 13. And Trimidau Rukiya would need that boost, first holding Bikarish to a draw, and then, producing a win against Dalaris City.

Apex MD23
Dalaris City 2–2 Bikarish
Trimidau Rukiya 0–0 Kistina Galaxy
Cochin FC 0–0 Dalaris Sports FC
Fiskadaha FC 0–0 Mancodas City
Pacifica 2–1 Dury FC
Forte Agureo FC 0–0 Sarim Potato FC
Holhot City 1–0 Armed Forces FC
Trimidau Naksa 1–2 Mancodas Athletic FC

Apex MD24
Bikarish 2–0 Trimidau Naksa
Mancodas Athletic FC 2–0 Holhot City
Armed Forces FC 1–2 Forte Agureo FC
Sarim Potato FC 2–4 Pacifica
Dury FC 0–1 Fiskadaha FC
Mancodas City 1–2 Cochin FC
Dalaris Sports FC 0–4 Trimidau Rukiya
Kistina Galaxy 1–0 Dalaris City

Apex MD25
Kistina Galaxy 0–1 Bikarish
Dalaris City 6–0 Dalaris Sports FC
Trimidau Rukiya 0–2 Mancodas City
Cochin FC 0–1 Dury FC
Fiskadaha FC 1–5 Sarim Potato FC
Pacifica 0–0 Armed Forces FC
Forte Agureo FC 0–1 Mancodas Athletic FC
Holhot City 0–1 Trimidau Naksa

Apex MD26
Bikarish 0–1 Holhot City
Trimidau Naksa 1–0 Forte Agureo FC
Mancodas Athletic FC 3–1 Pacifica
Armed Forces FC 1–3 Fiskadaha FC
Sarim Potato FC 2–0 Cochin FC
Dury FC 2–1 Trimidau Rukiya
Mancodas City 0–0 Dalaris City
Dalaris Sports FC 2–3 Kistina Galaxy

Apex Table as at MD26
# Apex Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Mancodas Athletic FC 26 15 5 6 38 19 +19 50
2 Dury FC 26 14 6 6 41 23 +18 48
3 Fiskadaha FC 26 14 6 6 40 32 +8 48
4 Mancodas City 26 11 10 5 36 21 +15 43
5 Dalaris City 26 12 6 8 52 35 +17 42
6 Bikarish 26 12 5 9 36 30 +6 41
7 Sarim Potato FC 26 11 6 9 36 32 +4 39
8 Kistina Galaxy 26 10 7 9 22 21 +1 37
9 Holhot City 26 10 6 10 16 17 −1 36
10 Trimidau Rukiya 26 9 5 12 36 38 −2 32
11 Pacifica 26 9 5 12 33 46 −13 32
12 Forte Agureo FC 26 8 6 12 26 30 −4 30
13 Cochin FC 26 7 8 11 19 26 −7 29
14 Dalaris Sports FC 26 8 4 14 25 51 −26 28
15 Armed Forces FC 26 7 5 14 20 31 −11 26
16 Trimidau Naksa 26 4 4 18 18 42 −24 16
The leader changed?! And this time, it is Mancodas Athletic FC who is holding the 2 point lead over Dury FC and Fiskadaha FC. The race for the remaining 2 spots doesn't look that straight forward either. Mancodas City, Dalaris City, Bikarish, Sarim Potato FC, Kistina Galaxy. The latter 2 has changed quite a bit following the change in manager, while Mancodas City has a manager who is using this season as his final audition. As for Bikarish and Dalaris City...both clubs records in the top tier of football in Poafmersia speaks for themselves. At the bottom, it was Trimidau Naksa who didn't get a good early run, but a series of recovery results has brought them some points necessary to contest for a stay in the Apex.

Apex MD27
Dalaris Sports FC 2–2 Bikarish
Kistina Galaxy 0–0 Mancodas City
Dalaris City 1–1 Dury FC
Trimidau Rukiya 4–0 Sarim Potato FC
Cochin FC 1–0 Armed Forces FC
Fiskadaha FC 0–0 Mancodas Athletic FC
Pacifica 1–1 Trimidau Naksa
Forte Agureo FC 0–1 Holhot City

Apex MD28
Bikarish 1–0 Forte Agureo FC
Holhot City 0–2 Pacifica
Trimidau Naksa 1–3 Fiskadaha FC
Mancodas Athletic FC 1–1 Cochin FC
Armed Forces FC 1–1 Trimidau Rukiya
Sarim Potato FC 1–5 Dalaris City
Dury FC 0–0 Kistina Galaxy
Mancodas City 1–3 Dalaris Sports FC

Apex MD29
Mancodas City 1–3 Bikarish
Dalaris Sports FC 0–3 Dury FC
Kistina Galaxy 0–1 Sarim Potato FC
Dalaris City 4–1 Armed Forces FC
Trimidau Rukiya 3–0 Mancodas Athletic FC
Cochin FC 1–1 Trimidau Naksa
Fiskadaha FC 0–1 Holhot City
Pacifica 1–2 Forte Agureo FC


Apex Table as at MD29
# Apex Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Dury FC 29 15 8 6 45 24 +21 53
2 Mancodas Athletic FC 29 15 7 7 39 23 +16 52
3 Fiskadaha FC 29 15 7 7 43 34 +9 52
4 Dalaris City 29 14 7 8 62 38 +24 49
5 Bikarish 29 14 6 9 42 33 +9 48
6 Mancodas City 29 11 11 7 38 27 +11 44
7 Holhot City 29 12 6 11 18 19 −1 42
8 Sarim Potato FC 29 12 6 11 38 41 −3 42
9 Trimidau Rukiya 29 11 6 12 44 39 +5 39
10 Kistina Galaxy 29 10 9 10 22 22 0 39
11 Pacifica 29 10 6 13 37 49 −12 36
12 Cochin FC 29 8 10 11 22 28 −6 34
13 Forte Agureo FC 29 9 6 14 28 33 −5 33
14 Dalaris Sports FC 29 9 5 15 30 57 −27 32
15 Armed Forces FC 29 7 6 16 22 37 −15 27
16 Trimidau Naksa 29 4 6 19 21 47 −26 18
At this point, the race for the title has gotten into a really tight one, something we haven't been seeing for the past seasons. On the other hand, the top 5 is secured - which only means one thing - that the IFCF Challengers Cup playoff format is secured. 4 teams, playing home-and-away. It would be Bikarish, Trimidau Rukiya (securing it last cycle), and 2 of Dury FC, Mancodas Athletic FC, and Fiskadaha FC. The title winner, will qualify for the Champions League - the seeding will depend on a home-and-away match, as agreed with Dalaris City. At the bottom, however, Armed Forces FC, together with Trimidau Naksa, will fall back into the Supreme Legaue. The final playoff spot is still yet to come, and the race is still open.

Bikarish 2–0 Pacifica
Forte Agureo FC 0–0 Fiskadaha FC
Holhot City 0–0 Cochin FC
Trimidau Naksa 5–4 Trimidau Rukiya
Mancodas Athletic FC 1–1 Dalaris City
Armed Forces FC 1–0 Kistina Galaxy
Sarim Potato FC 1–2 Dalaris Sports FC
Dury FC 3–1 Mancodas City


Final Apex Season 8 Table
# Apex Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Dury FC 30 16 8 6 48 25 +23 56 Champions, IFCF Champions Legaue
2 Mancodas Athletic FC 30 15 8 7 40 24 +16 53 IFCF Challengers Cup Playoffs
3 Fiskadaha FC 30 15 8 7 43 34 +9 53 IFCF Challengers Cup Playoffs
4 Bikarish 30 15 6 9 44 33 +11 51 IFCF Challengers Cup Playoffs

5 Dalaris City 30 14 8 8 63 39 +24 50 IFCF Champions League*
6 Mancodas City 30 11 11 8 39 30 +9 44
7 Holhot City 30 12 7 11 18 19 −1 43
8 Sarim Potato FC 30 12 6 12 39 43 −4 42
9 Trimidau Rukiya 30 11 6 13 48 44 +4 39 IFCF Challengers Cup Playoffs*
10 Kistina Galaxy 30 10 9 11 22 23 −1 39
11 Pacifica 30 10 6 14 37 51 −14 36
12 Cochin FC 30 8 11 11 22 28 −6 35
13 Dalaris Sports FC 30 10 5 15 32 58 −26 35
14 Forte Agureo FC 30 9 7 14 28 33 −5 34 P/R Playoffs - TBC
15 Armed Forces FC 30 8 6 16 23 37 −14 30 Relegated
16 Trimidau Naksa 30 5 6 19 26 51 −25 21 Relegated


*As per last season performance
Dury FC will clinch the title, a big reversal from their performance as defending champions last cycle. Dalaris City drew with Mancodas Athletic FC, while Fiskadaha FC wasn't able to produce the win they needed. Nevertheless, it is going to be a big and close battle for the IFCF Challengers Cup spots, and whoever gets it will really be grateful for the opportunity.

Other Tables
Supreme League S8
# Supreme League Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Offsdi Dalas 30 18 8 4 55 22 +33 62 Champions, Promoted, IFCF LBCT
2 Holhot United 30 19 4 7 34 16 +18 61 Promoted, IFCF LBCT Playoffs
3 Jote United 30 16 8 6 46 39 +7 56 P/R Playoffs - TBC
4 FC United of Mancodas 30 15 8 7 32 16 +16 53
5 Madaris United 30 14 7 9 48 36 +12 49
6 Derby United 30 14 5 11 36 27 +9 47
7 Jottim FC 30 12 10 8 26 20 +6 46
8 Sochra Mudra FC 30 10 6 14 36 41 −5 36
9 Kavalti River FC 30 9 9 12 36 45 −9 36
10 Hoash Celtic 30 8 9 13 26 32 −6 33
11 Honas FC 30 7 12 11 25 42 −17 33
12 Rama Holma 30 9 5 16 26 38 −12 32
13 Totalaha 30 7 10 13 21 29 −8 31
14 Didari City 30 8 7 15 29 43 −14 31
15 Real Didari 30 8 6 16 24 42 −18 30 Relegation
16 Madaris Country 30 3 12 15 14 26 −12 21 Relegation



Professional Development League
# PDL1 Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Sarim Potato U19s 26 18 5 3 63 20 +43 59 Champions, IFCF RSC Playoffs
2 Bikarish U19s 26 15 4 7 47 33 +14 49
3 Fiskadaha FC U19s 26 13 7 6 53 20 +33 46
4 Mancodas City U19s 26 11 11 4 50 26 +24 44
5 Dalaris City Juniors 26 12 7 7 36 37 −1 43
6 Trimidau Rukiya JDS 26 12 6 8 47 32 +15 42
7 Mancodas Athletic U19s 26 12 1 13 44 42 +2 37
8 Holhot Academy 26 8 11 7 42 41 +1 35
9 Dury Juniors 26 9 5 12 40 44 −4 32
10 Didari City Juniors 26 7 9 10 29 34 −5 30
11 Kistina Galaxy U19s 26 6 10 10 27 38 −11 28
12 Forte Agureo EDS 26 6 8 12 36 59 −23 26
13 Sochra Mudra U19 26 3 4 19 17 53 −36 13 Relegated
14 Derby United U19s 26 1 10 15 19 71 −52 13 Relegated


# PDL 2 Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Honas FC U19s 30 18 9 3 25 8 +17 63 Champions, Promoted
2 Jottim Juniors 30 17 9 4 49 21 +28 60 Promoted

3 FC United Juniors 30 18 3 9 57 27 +30 57
4 Jote United DT 30 16 7 7 35 19 +16 55
5 Kavalti Rangers U19 30 16 6 8 42 29 +13 54
6 Cochin U19s 30 14 9 7 27 16 +11 51
7 Kisha Agureo U19s 30 14 5 11 53 45 +8 47
8 Totalaha U19s 30 13 7 10 51 37 +14 46
9 Dalaris Sports U19s 30 12 7 11 75 47 +28 43
10 Offsdi Dalas JDS 30 11 5 14 43 64 −21 38
11 Madaris United U19s 30 11 4 15 45 43 +2 37
12 Offsdi Galaxy JDS 30 10 4 16 35 59 −24 34
13 Trimidau Naksa U19s 30 7 7 16 32 50 −18 28
14 Donbester U19s 30 7 6 17 25 43 −18 27
15 Kavalti River FC U19 30 5 5 20 10 27 −17 20
16 Forche United Juniors 30 2 5 23 18 87 −69 11
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Postby PotatoFarmers » Sun Sep 19, 2021 7:05 pm

Season 8 in Review (2)
There will be a series of RPs done to key matches in the tournament before the RP cutoff.

The FA Cup for Season 8 is especially crucial in determining the Cup Winners Cup qualifier, and also, an additional piece of silverware for teams aiming to add to their trophy cabinet.

Legend
APX - Apex (Tier I)
SEL - PFFA Supreme League (Tier II)
CHL - PFFA Challenge League (Tier III)
GYL - PFFA Glory League (Tier IV)
HNL - PFFA Honour League (Tier V)
FCF - Poafmersia Football Conference (Tier VI)


FA Cup Round 1
Teams from the Honour League and the Football Conference will enter this round.
Decided at one go
(HNL) Florentian Jasha 2–0 Khis Flagha (FCF)
(HNL) Mansity Dalaris 1–0 Niasti Hanada (FCF)
(HNL) Golask Jaraim 2–1 Katerine Dolas (HNL)
(HNL) Salzish Lakers 2–0 Chanster (HNL)
(HNL) Masnchs 1–0 Darliside FC (FCF)
(HNL) Jackson Galaxy 1–0 Sohaka Recrational Club (FCF)
(HNL) Najara 2–0 Chesterine Naksa (HNL)
(FCF) Mapletish FC 3–4 Nakarish (FCF)
(FCF) Joltum FC 1–2 Anderson FC (FCF)
(HNL) Gikashiar Ballers 2–1 Pikasha Naksa (FCF)
(FCF) Homast Littia 2–4 Kishdis Jolton (FCF)
(HNL) Jankla Rangers 4–1 Tribinad Tangis (FCF)
(HNL) Fatas Harmas 0–1 Kibinas (HNL)

Require Replays
(HNL) DSK United 1–1 Sohaka Pro FC (HNL)
(HNL) Daksa Hornets 2–2 Darcon Mancodas FC (HNL)
(HNL) Shihs City 3–3 Nakartian FC (HNL)


FA Cup Round 1 Replay
(HNL)             Sohaka Pro FC    1–3    DSK United                (HNL)  
(HNL) Darcon Mancodas FC 0–1 Daksa Hornets (HNL)
(HNL) Nakartian FC 2–0 Shihs City (HNL)


FA Cup Round 2
Teams from the Challenge League and Glory league will enter this round.
Decided at one go
(CHL) Shishada United 0–1 Nakarshi United (GYL)
(CHL) Bakarisha Chonta 1–2 Golask Jaraim (HNL)
(GYL) Ghajs FC 2–1 Bikasha (GYL)
(GYL) Dolash County FC 4–3 Bishtas Jaska (GYL)
(CHL) Chochas FC 1–2 Forche United (CHL)
(HNL) DSK United 0–2 Pats United (GYL)
(CHL) Doria City FC 2–3 Gikashiar City FC (CHL)
(GYL) Hoash Rangers 0–1 Kinabitan (CHL)
(GYL) Ramasdia Kiash 3–2 Kavalti Rangers (CHL)
(GYL) Craza Wanderers 1–0 Evergranda Homs (GYL)
(CHL) PF University 1–2 Doche Bangsa (CHL)
(CHL) Guangkok City 3–0 Kishdis Jolton (FCF)
(CHL) Didari United 2–1 Offsdi Galaxy (CHL)
(GYL) Chestervale 3–0 Nakartian FC (HNL)
(CHL) Paishi-jak City 2–0 Florentian Jasha (HNL)
(GYL) Holmata 2–0 Kibinas (HNL)
(FCF) Nakarish 1–2 Jankla Rangers (HNL)
(GYL) Dakahs Nakahi 2–3 Farmers United (GYL)
(CHL) Sarim Doan Naksa 2–0 Darimau Hasha (GYL)
(HNL) Mansity Dalaris 1–2 Paishi-jak Country (GYL)
(HNL) Najara 1–0 Hakartas City (CHL)
(GYL) Holkan City 1–3 Sitisa Country (GYL)
(FCF) Anderson FC 1–2 Red Gikashiar (CHL)
(CHL) Kisha Agureo FC 3–0 Masnchs (HNL)
(HNL) Salzish Lakers 1–1 Dikarisa Galaxy (GYL)

Require Replays
(HNL) Jackson Galaxy 2–2 Donbester (CHL)
(CHL) Notarsihan FC 0–0 Daksa Hornets (HNL)
(GYL) Sitisa University 3–3 Gikashiar Ballers (HNL)
(HNL) Salzish Lakers 1–1 Dikarisa Galaxy (GYL)


FA Cup Round 2 Replay
(CHL)                 Donbester    1–2    Jackson Galaxy            (HNL)  
(HNL) Daksa Hornets 2–0 Notarsihan FC (CHL)
(HNL) Gikashiar Ballers 1–3 e Sitisa University (GYL) (1–1 FT)
(GYL) Dikarisa Galaxy 1–2 e Salzish Lakers (HNL) (1–1 FT)


FA Cup Round 3
Except for last season's top 3 teams in the Apex and defending champions (extended to top 4 Apex because Dalaris City did the double), all remaining teams enter this round.
(AEX)         Dalaris Sports FC   4–0   Kistina Galaxy            (AEX)  
(HNL) Jackson Galaxy 1–3 Honas FC (SEL)
(SEL) Sochra Mudra FC 1–2 Forte Agureo FC (AEX)
(AEX) Holhot City 1–4 Forche United (CHL)
(GYL) Farmers United 3–2 Red Gikashiar (CHL)
(SEL) Madaris United 1–4 Daksa Hornets (HNL)
(GYL) Ramasdia Kiash 2–1 Pats United (GYL)
(HNL) Golask Jaraim 1–1 Nakarshi United (GYL)
(GYL) Holmata 2–1 Najara (HNL)
(CHL) Kinabitan 2–0 Sitisa University (GYL)
(SEL) Derby United 0–2 Kavalti River FC (SEL)
(SEL) FC United of Mancodas 2–0 Rama Holma (SEL)
(SEL) Real Didari 1–3 Pacifica (AEX)
(GYL) Ghajs FC 0–4 Mancodas City (AEX)
(SEL) Didari City 2–1 Mancodas Athletic FC (AEX)
(SEL) Offsdi Dalas 1–0 Paishi-jak Country (GYL)
(HNL) Jankla Rangers 2–2 Sitisa Country (GYL)
(CHL) Sarim Doan Naksa 1–2 Kisha Agureo FC (CHL)
(GYL) Craza Wanderers 3–3 Chestervale (GYL)
(GYL) Dolash County FC 0–0 Gikashiar City FC (CHL)
(SEL) Madaris Country 0–1 Hoash Celtic (SEL)
(CHL) Guangkok City 1–0 Totalaha (SEL)
(CHL) Didari United 1–1 Cochin FC (AEX)
(SEL) Holhot United 1–5 Dury FC (AEX)
(HNL) Salzish Lakers 0–1 Armed Forces FC (AEX)
(AEX) Trimidau Naksa 5–0 Doche Bangsa (CHL)
(CHL) Paishi-jak City 1–2 Jottim FC (SEL)
(AEX) Sarim Potato FC 1–3 Jote United (SEL)


FA Cup Round 3 Replay
(GYL)           Nakarshi United    4–0    Golask Jaraim             (HNL)  
(GYL) Sitisa Country 2–3 Jankla Rangers (HNL)
(GYL) Chestervale 1–2 Craza Wanderers (GYL)
(CHL) Gikashiar City FC 1–2 Dolash County FC (GYL)
(AEX) Cochin FC 1–0 Didari United (CHL)


FA Cup Round 4
From this round onwards, there will be no replays. Bikarish, Dalaris City, Fiskadaha FC and Mancodas Athletic FC will enter this round.
(AEX)                   Dury FC    3–0    Fiskadaha FC              (AEX)  
(SEL) Jottim FC 1–0 Holmata (GYL)
(CHL) Kisha Agureo FC 0–0 p Kinabitan (CHL) (0–0 FT · 0–3 pen)
(SEL) Honas FC 1–1 p Pacifica (AEX) (1–1 FT · 8–9 pen)
(SEL) Didari City 3–0 Guangkok City (CHL)
(SEL) Hoash Celtic 2–3 Farmers United (GYL)
(SEL) Kavalti River FC 1–1 p Daksa Hornets (HNL) (1–1 FT · 4–5 pen)
(SEL) FC United of Mancodas 0–2 Forte Agureo FC (AEX)
(GYL) Ramasdia Kiash 2–2 p Forche United (CHL) (1–1 FT · 2–3 pen)
(GYL) Nakarshi United 1–0 Bikarish (AEX)
(AEX) Cochin FC 0–0 p Armed Forces FC (AEX) (0–0 FT · 3–4 pen)
(AEX) Dalaris City 3–0 Craza Wanderers (GYL)
(AEX) Mancodas City 5–0 Jankla Rangers (HNL)
(AEX) Trimidau Naksa 1–2 Dolash County FC (GYL)
(SEL) Offsdi Dalas 2–2 p Dalaris Sports FC (AEX) (1–1 FT · 3–4 pen)
(SEL) Jote United 1–2 Mancodas Athletic FC (AEX)


FA Cup Round 5
(GYL)            Farmers United    1–2    Dalaris Sports FC         (AEX)  
(SEL) Didari City 4–0 Dolash County FC (GYL)
(AEX) Armed Forces FC 1–0 Forche United (CHL)
(SEL) Jottim FC 2–1 Daksa Hornets (HNL)
(AEX) Mancodas City e 3–2 Forte Agureo FC (AEX) (2–2 FT)
(AEX) Pacifica e 2–1 Mancodas Athletic FC (AEX) (1–1 FT)
(AEX) Dury FC 3–1 Nakarshi United (GYL)
(AEX) Dalaris City 6–1 Kinabitan (CHL)


FA Cup Quarterfinals
(AEX)                   Dury FC    3–1    Jottim FC                 (SEL)  
(AEX) Armed Forces FC 1–3 Didari City (SEL)
(AEX) Pacifica 4–3 Dalaris City (AEX)
(AEX) Mancodas City 2–1 Dalaris Sports FC (AEX)


FA Cup Semifinals
(AEX)                   Dury FC    2–0    Didari City               (SEL)   0–0   2–0 
(AEX) Pacifica 1–0 Mancodas City (AEX) 0–0 1–0


FA Cup Finals
(AEX)                   Dury FC  e 4–3    Pacifica                  (AEX)  (2–2 FT)


Dury FC does the double, defeating Pacifica on extra time to clinch the FA Cup. Given that, however, Dalaris City is the FA Cup winner with a better record in the other competition, Dalaris City represents the association in the Cup Winners' Cup.
Comparison:
Dalaris City - Champions (S7), Quarterfinals (S8)
Dury FC - Round 4 (S7), Champions (S8)


The one-leg Champions league playoff between Dalaris City and Dury FC was also held in Libira National Stadium. The winner will be placed in the Champions' Path, the loser will be placed in the League Path.
(S7)              Dalaris City    2–3    Dury FC                   (S8)


There is also a round robin tournament to decide the 3 holders of the IFCF Challengers' Cup spots. A double round-robin was agreed upon by all 4 contestants, and the placing will determine the seeding and qualification. Tiebreaker rules are the same as the standard Apex tiebreakers.
#  Team                             P  W  D  L  GF  GA  GD  Pts    FSA    MAL    BKS    TRK
1 Fiskadaha FC 6 4 1 1 11 8 3 13 - 3-1 2-1 2-1
2 Mancodas Athletic FC 6 3 1 2 10 9 1 10 3-1 - 1-1 1-0
3 Bikarish 6 1 2 3 13 12 1 5 * 1-2 3-4 - 5-1
4 Trimidau Rukiya 6 1 2 3 6 11 -5 5 * 1-1 1-0 2-2 -
* Tie broken by goal difference


Two single-leg IFCF LBCT playoffs were held. Between the two Supreme League winners, it was to decide the seeding order. Between the two runners-up, it was to decide who qualifies.
(S7)                  Pacifica  p 2–2    Offsdi Dalas              (S8)  (2–2 FT · 4–2 pen)
(S7) Dalaris Sports FC 3–2 Holhot United (S8)


A single-leg Rising Stars Cup playoffs was held. As per the norm, the match will be decided within 90 minutes, and should that not be possible, by penalties. The winning team will be the representative in the IFCF Rising Stars Cup for Cycle 8.
(S7)        Mancodas City U19s  p 0–0    Sarim Potato U19s         (S8)  (3–2 pen)
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Postby PotatoFarmers » Sun Dec 26, 2021 10:05 pm

Poafmersian Football In Review - Season 9
Apex Promotion/Relegation Playoffs
Forte Agureo FC 2-0 Jote United
Forte Agureo FC stays in the Apex

Changes in Apex
Promoted into Apex - Offsdi Dalas, Holhot United

Relegated from Apex - Armed Forces FC, Trimidau Naksa

Changes in Supreme League
Relegated into SL - Armed Forces FC, Trimidau Naksa
Promoted into SL - Offsdi Galaxy, Donbester

Promoted from SL - Offsdi Dalas, Holhot United
Relegated from SL - Real Didari, Madaris Country

Changes in Challenge League
Relegated into CL - Real Didari, Madaris Country
Promoted into CL - Evergranda Homs, Bikasha

Relegated from CL - Red Gikashiar, Doche Bangsa
Promoted from CL - Offsdi Galaxy, Donbester

Changes in Glory League
Relegated into GL - Red Gikashiar, Doche Bangsa
Promoted into GL - Darcon Mancodas FC, DSK United

Relegated from GL - Sitisa Country, Holmata
Promoted from GL - Evergranda Homs, Bikasha

Changes in Honour League
Relegated into HL - Sitisa Country, Holmata
Promoted into HL - Anderson FC, Darliside FC, Mapletish FC, Sohaka Recrational Club

Relegated from HL - Chanster, Najara, Salzish Lakers, Masnchs
Promoted from HL - Darcon Mancodas FC, DSK United


The FA Cup format went through another change, following an agreement with the various state leagues. Teams from the Football Conference onwards will no longer play in the FA Cup. Instead, the FA Cup will largely revert to an older 8-round format with no preliminary round, as shown below:
FA Cup New Format
Round 1 (40 teams) - 20x Glory League clubs + 20x Honour League clubs
Round 2 (40 teams) - 20x winners from R1 + 20x Challenge League clubs
Round 3 (48 teams) - 20x winners from R2 + 12x Apex clubs (except top 3 + Champ) + 16x Supreme League clubs
Round 4 (24 teams) - *No Replays from this round* 24x winners from R3
Round 5 (16 teams) - 12x winners from R4 + 4x Apex clubs (Top 3 + Champ)
Quarterfinals (8 teams) - 8x winners from R5
Semifinals (4 teams) - *Double Leg Format* 4x winners from QF
Finals (2 teams) - *At Libira* 2x winners from SF


We will first move on to the Apex.

## Apex S9                  Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
1 Mancodas Athletic FC 30 17 7 6 42 26 +16 58 IFCF CL, FFI LdV, Champions
2 Fiskadaha FC 30 17 6 7 44 30 +14 57 IFCF CL, FFI LdV

3 Dalaris City 30 17 4 9 60 36 +24 55 IFCF ChC, FFI TdC
4 Trimidau Rukiya 30 17 4 9 49 33 +16 55 IFCF ChC
5 Bikarish 30 16 4 10 39 25 +14 52 IFCF ChC

6 Dury FC 30 13 9 8 44 32 +12 48
7 Sarim Potato FC 30 13 6 11 32 35 −3 45
8 Mancodas City 30 11 10 9 43 38 +5 43
9 Dalaris Sports FC 30 10 8 12 40 45 −5 38
10 Holhot United 30 10 7 13 23 33 −10 37
11 Pacifica 30 9 9 12 33 37 −4 36
12 Kistina Galaxy 30 11 2 17 25 35 −10 35
13 Cochin FC 30 9 5 16 29 38 −9 32
14 Holhot City 30 9 5 16 18 32 −14 32 Promotion/Relegation Playoffs
15 Offsdi Dalas 30 9 4 17 27 47 −20 31 Relegated
16 Forte Agureo FC 30 3 8 19 20 46 −26 17 Relegated


Overall Review: It was a dream come true for Mancodas Athletic FC, who secured the top division title for the first time (Apex and Premier League era) following their 1-1 final day draw against Mancodas Athletic FC. It was a dream come true for Ryūzaki Mito, who managed to grab the title on his 4th season with the club. Yes, it is heartbreak once again for Fiskadaha FC, but we all know that the top of the table is getting really difficult to battle for everyone. Defending champions not being able to be in the final IFCF mix the following season - that is a worrying sign, but honestly, Poafmers could only say that the league's competitveness is showing. Mancodas City failed to make it into the top 5 again, which, in all likelihood, is the end of Ethan Stevenson's reign as manager of the blue side of Mancodas. Sarim Potato FC also joined Dury FC in narrowly missing out on IFCF - it would likely be a blood bath for the top 8 teams over the course of the next few seasons, unless the teams are going to produce a solid IFCF performance to grab even more entry spots.

On the other side, many teams predicted that 31 points would be enough to stay in the Apex. Offsdi Dalas couldn't say the same, however, following their 9 wins and 4 draws in 30 games resulting in them grabing just 31 points and yet getting the relegation boot. Little can also be said about Holhot City, who would now have to battle for survival in an one-off relegation battle. The bottom half is indeed full of surprises. Dalaris Sports FC packed it real close with 38 points, finishing 9th. They unexpectedly finished ahead of Cochin FC and Pacifica, both of which were expected to replicate their early form and then get the mid-table positions. Lots of work lie ahead for Kistina Galaxy, who only managed a measly 35 points, but could say that they have their work cut out in a league which can only get more competitive. Even Mancodas City in 8th is closer to relegation than the IFCF spots.

Key results in the season (To update)
Matchday 4: Bikarish 3–0 Dury FC
There were some big matches in the early matchdays, such as Mancodas Athletic FC's 0-1 loss on Matchday 1 at home against Trimidau Rukiya, or Dalaris City beating Bikarish 3-0 at Matchday 2. But this was probably, in hindsight, the earliest sign that Dury FC needs to crank up on getting their youth players in shape. Younger players like Leonora Hall, Aleksandra Severijns, and Elizabeth Nelson, aren't developing as quickly as they should have been going, and reliance on older players like Hansel Tang, Canaya Seraph, as well as Sara Muraro got them really struggling against Bikarish. Taik Wondos really got himself the win he needed following the loss against Dalaris City. He told the team to play out the endurance game against the older opponents, and with new captain Marseille Alexander (GK, from CMT) trying to show his leadership capabilities, the team rallied to produce an early lead, with Philip Powell (CF, from TKT) producing 2 early solo efforts with help of Kinnel Hunter (CF, from SCT). It was Astograth player Lon Dumon who worked with Chen Xiwei (CM, from YZH) to score the final goal before the half-time whistle. Without much of a response, Bikarish handed Dury FC their first loss of the season, but cruically, also set the tempo on how this title race might work out.

Matchday 7: Fiskadaha FC 1–4 Trimidau Rukiya
Fiskadaha FC's momentum was extremely destroyed by this surprise result from Trimidau Rukiya. Iulianus Innocenti was stopped by Nikolai Seabury and Kirk Nice. The solid defence made it such that there was no chance for Fiskadaha FC to score goals. But Trimidau Rukiya also made up for it with goals on the other end, with veterans up at the fore to combine their strength with new comers. Sylvie Reynolds, Ken Banks and Aubrey Mayer formed the 3 strikers in front, and was responsible for all 3 goals at front. Of course, not to mention how Zwangzug's Kelly Cormis paired up nicely with Derby Holgersson in midfield and maintained a solidly high posession rate.

Matchday 7: Mancodas Athletic FC 1–4 Mancodas City
Mancodas Athletic FC vs Mancodas City is always an important fixture. The Mancodas derby has always been seen as a bellweather on who is more likely to grab the IFCF spots. This ended in a surprise defeat for Mancodas Athletic FC, who came into the match seen as favourites, and for Mancodas City's poor early form, the result was disgusting.

Matchday 11: Holhot United 1–0 Holhot City
The Holhot derby always sets the tempo for which Holhot club is doing well, and it seems pretty clear that Holhot United is the side that looked stronger. Matt Barney, Laurence Cropper are past their peak, but they still provide the capability to grab the ball and run past the defence, constantly fustrating defences who cannot afford to be napping. Aliona Venczel is also a possibly good player, but while he plays well on the right wing, he needs to work on his conversion rate, which is a miserably low number of 27% based on all his attempts. Unless he becomes a brilliant playmaker for the wings.

Matchday 15: Fiskadaha FC 2–1 Mancodas Athletic FC, Trimidau Rukiya 2–2 Dury FC
The Redwood Derby is always seen as a classic derby in Poafmersia, although the importance of this fixture has been dependant on the quality the both sides have been producing. With their new managers and new style of play, it seems that they have breath in new life into this particular fixture. Although no club, at Matchday 15 could be seen as doing particularly well, both are in positions to mount an attack on the top 5. Fiskadaha FC's win was very important for them, ending their streak of 5 really difficult matches which didn't turn out as well for them. Matchday 10, they warmed up with a 2-1 away win in Offsdi. Matchday 11, a home loss to Bikarish made their fans think they are probably going to drop to Challengers Cup status this season. Matchday 12, a 1-0 away loss to Dalaris City. But they recovered strongly. A really convincing 3-1 victory against Mancodas City put everything behind, and then a goalless draw against Dury FC is enough. This final win against Mancodas Athletic FC was enough to put them in back in top 6 for the first half.
On the other hand, Trimidau Rukiya and Dury FC fought out a close 2-2 draw. For both clubs, there has been one common point - a lack of good younger Poafmers trying to replace. The former has been buying experienced players at their peak to try to hold the line. The latter have chosen to dig deep into their academy. Dury Juniors still has quite a solid set of players, but the academies have gotten much closer from the original big 3 structure (back in the days, it was Sarim Potato Academy, Dury Juniors, or Mancodas Athletic FC Academy, and then, in came Fiskadaha Academy to form the big 4 academies). But the two teams still fought out a good fight. Sylvie Reynolds worked with Royston Wallis and Ken Banks up front, while Kelly Cormis, which was developed by the club, has gotten into shape to put herself as a good playmaker. On Dury FC's side, it was Susan Malone, who, if born slightly earlier, would possibly been in the national team with Dargis Walshor and Daas Taisg. Maone and Wang Wei worked together to produce a good counter force, and the midfield battle really caught the eye of many neutral fans that night.

Matchday 21: Mancodas Athletic FC 1–0 Dalaris City
It became clear Dalaris City doesn't have the ability to grab the title. Their renewal hasn't been fantastic, and with Shakira Handris about to entire his retirement, he wasn't able to come off the bench to save the team. And Mancodas Athletic FC, on the other hand, had a variety of youth players, and players just past their peak to support the team along. Peony Kitchen assisted Zeta Reka's Dak Feignenspan to the win, and it was really well deserved for the home side.

Matchday 26: Mancodas City 2–0 Sarim Potato FC
Both these clubs, at this point, look like outsiders for IFCF. It has been two clubs at possibly the lowest points of history. For the former, it was a general inability to convert draws to victories. Against weaker mid-table opponents, they couldn't claim the wins they need, insead forcing themselves to a bunch of draws. For the latter, it has been inconsistency throughout the season. With the academies getting much closer and more balanced, there has been no concept of a "stronger academy", and therefore, the search for good players start earlier. Sarim Potato FC has been trying to experiment with younger players, but that is where the inconsistency has been coming from. Maybe they need some time to gel together, maybe it is a mix of other experiences. Anyways, Mancodas City has instead been the club that has been producing improved performances, but it seems that Ethan Stevenson hasn't been able to produce the necessary performances they actually need. This time, however, as they aim to catch the late route to the Challengers Cup, Mancodas City manages to get the performance they need to cross the line.

Matchday 26: Bikarish 0–1 Fiskadaha FC
Matchday 27: Fiskadaha FC 2–1 Dalaris City
Matchday 28: Mancodas City 1–3 Fiskadaha FC
Matchday 29: Fiskadaha FC 1–2 Dury FC
You have to give it to Fiskadaha FC for playing through these 4, challenging games. 3 wins, and then losing to Dury FC at the final game to lose the valuable lead. On hindsight, there were lots of what-ifs, but these are teams who will give it their very all. They are, ultimately, fighting in another battle of their own. For Bikarish, Mancodas City and Dury FC, it would be the IFCF spots. For Dalaris City, they can also be cosnidered a title contender, who has been pushing the race quite closely at that point. Gisiik Moonar, at 32, is starting to reduce his ability in scoring goals, but his playmaking abilities is still there at the top level, and Zheng Yuanjun is slowing getting to the top level of plays. Speaking of Zheng, his returns this season has been great. Starting 20 of the 29 league games, and out of 43 goals the club scored, he produced 13 goals and 4 assists. Quite a nice return for the 24 year old Yue, and having scored 4 goals in 4 matches, they gotten themselves 3 man of the matches, with Matchday 29's 1-2 loss to Dury FC ending the streak of wins. But that particular loss also proved instrumental in the title race, as Mancodas Athletic FC overtake at the top of the table.

Matchday 30: Mancodas Athletic FC 1–1 Fiskadaha FC
Mancodas Athletic FC and Fiskadaha FC go into the match 1 point, and 2 GD apart. It was clear for Mancodas Athletic FC, don't lose, and they can grab the title. Fiskadaha FC needs a win, and they certainly tried really hard to grab the win. Ryūzaki Mito (SQR), finding some tempo in a 4-4-2 formation with 2 strikers, chose to put Vilde Martikainen and Zav Allaris together. Both used to belong to 2 different nations, separated by civil war, but are now part of the same country unified under the SRS banner. Dropping Nobutoshi Kazama, who has been producing eye-catching performances all seasons, was eye-raising, but Mito was clear what he needed in midfield. He didn't really need an attack-minded playmaker. Instead, all they needed was to keep posession and starve the opposition of the ball. And the 2 players do enough to fulfill that. Up front, Yuki Shantaria partnered Peony Kitchen up front for the Mancodas side. But it was Silian Parker, who rolled the dice for a change in the 55th minute, with Delaclava's Olaf Bachmeier who replaced Daly Scott in midfield. And a cooperation with Schottia's Caitlin MacTilt came at the most unexpected of periods, working together to get in the 66th minute freekick to open the scoring. But Kitchen found the back of the net in the 82nd minute to equalise for the hosts. With 8 minutes to find an equaliser, Parker threw in all that he could, but they weren't able to find a goal to stop the home crowd from celebrating with cheers of "Red is the colour of Mancodas", the theme song of the club.

## Supreme League S9         Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
1 Armed Forces FC 30 18 5 7 44 22 +22 59 IFCF LBCT
2 FC United of Mancodas 30 18 4 8 42 26 +16 58 IFCF LBCT

3 Kavalti River FC 30 19 1 10 73 59 +14 58 IFCF LBCT, Promotion/Relegation Playoffs
4 Jottim FC 30 16 4 10 42 36 +6 52
5 Trimidau Naksa 30 14 7 9 51 37 +14 49
6 Derby United 30 14 6 10 54 45 +9 48
7 Jote United 30 13 8 9 73 72 +1 47
8 Rama Holma 30 11 11 8 52 48 +4 44
9 Sochra Mudra FC 30 11 9 10 53 48 +5 42
10 Hoash Celtic 30 11 7 12 69 69 0 40
11 Offsdi Galaxy 30 9 10 11 58 60 −2 37
12 Donbester 30 10 7 13 56 59 −3 37
13 Totalaha 30 9 7 14 36 48 −12 34
14 Honas FC 30 8 4 18 47 70 −23 28
15 Madaris United 30 6 7 17 47 64 −17 25 Relegated
16 Didari City 30 1 7 22 35 69 −34 10 Relegated


FA Cup
Round 1
(GYL) Farmers United 2–0 Sohaka Pro FC (HNL)
(HNL) Jackson Galaxy 1–0 Mapletish FC (HNL)
(HNL) Gikashiar Ballers 1–2 Sitisa Country (HNL)
(GYL) Craza Wanderers 3–1 Jankla Rangers (HNL)
(HNL) Anderson FC 1–2 Sohaka Recrational Club (HNL)
(GYL) Bishtas Jaska 1–1 DSK United (GYL)
(HNL) Shihs City 1–0 Kibinas (HNL)
(GYL) Paishi-jak Country 4–2 Golask Jaraim (HNL)
(GYL) Nakarshi United 1–2 Hoash Rangers (GYL)
(GYL) Darcon Mancodas FC 4–2 Holkan City (GYL)
(GYL) Darimau Hasha 1–0 Fatas Harmas (HNL)
(HNL) Chesterine Naksa 1–0 Florentian Jasha (HNL)
(GYL) Red Gikashiar 3–0 Dakahs Nakahi (GYL)
(GYL) Dikarisa Galaxy 2–1 Pats United (GYL)
(HNL) Nakartian FC 4–1 Mansity Dalaris (HNL)
(HNL) Holmata 3–0 Daksa Hornets (HNL)
(GYL) Ramasdia Kiash 1–1 Chestervale (GYL)
(GYL) Sitisa University 4–1 Ghajs FC (GYL)
(GYL) Doche Bangsa 3–2 Darliside FC (HNL)
(GYL) Dolash County FC 3–0 Katerine Dolas (HNL)


Round 1 Replay
(GYL) DSK United 0–1 Bishtas Jaska (GYL)
(GYL) Chestervale 3–3 p Ramasdia Kiash (GYL) (2–2 FT · 2–4 pen)


Round 2
(CHL) Evergranda Homs 0–2 Notarsihan FC (CHL)
(CHL) Didari United 3–2 Doria City FC (CHL)
(CHL) Shishada United 4–0 Red Gikashiar (GYL)
(CHL) Kavalti Rangers 2–3 Chochas FC (CHL)
(GYL) Farmers United 1–0 Craza Wanderers (GYL)
(GYL) Bishtas Jaska 0–3 Ramasdia Kiash (GYL)
(GYL) Hoash Rangers 0–1 Darcon Mancodas FC (GYL)
(GYL) Doche Bangsa 2–2 Guangkok City (CHL)
(CHL) Gikashiar City FC 5–1 Holmata (HNL)
(GYL) Sitisa University 1–2 Paishi-jak Country (GYL)
(CHL) Sarim Doan Naksa 3–0 Sohaka Recrational Club (HNL)
(CHL) Bikasha 3–3 Dolash County FC (GYL)
(HNL) Sitisa Country 1–2 Shihs City (HNL)
(HNL) Jackson Galaxy 0–1 Paishi-jak City (CHL)
(CHL) PF University 2–2 Darimau Hasha (GYL)
(HNL) Nakartian FC 0–2 Kinabitan (CHL)
(CHL) Madaris Country 1–2 Forche United (CHL)
(CHL) Real Didari 5–1 Chesterine Naksa (HNL)
(CHL) Hakartas City 1–1 Dikarisa Galaxy (GYL)
(CHL) Bakarisha Chonta 1–0 Kisha Agureo FC (CHL)


Round 2 Replay
(CHL) Guangkok City 2–3 Doche Bangsa (GYL)
(GYL) Dolash County FC 1–2 Bikasha (CHL)
(GYL) Darimau Hasha p 2–2 PF University (CHL) (1–1 FT · 3–0 pen)
(GYL) Dikarisa Galaxy 2–3 e Hakartas City (CHL) (1–1 FT)



FA Cup Round 3
(SEL) Rama Holma 1–0 Offsdi Dalas (AEX)
(AEX) Holhot City 3–0 Chochas FC (CHL)
(AEX) Trimidau Rukiya 0–2 Dalaris Sports FC (AEX)
(CHL) Shishada United 2–1 Bikasha (CHL)
(AEX) Mancodas City 3–0 FC United of Mancodas (SEL)
(SEL) Madaris United 0–1 Armed Forces FC (SEL)
(GYL) Paishi-jak Country 2–3 Derby United (SEL)
(HNL) Shihs City 2–3 Bakarisha Chonta (CHL)
(GYL) Farmers United 0–2 Kistina Galaxy (AEX)
(SEL) Didari City 1–3 Offsdi Galaxy (SEL)
(CHL) Hakartas City 3–1 Cochin FC (AEX)
(AEX) Mancodas Athletic FC 1–2 Jote United (SEL)
(SEL) Kavalti River FC 5–1 Notarsihan FC (CHL)
(AEX) Forte Agureo FC 4–2 Darcon Mancodas FC (GYL)
(SEL) Hoash Celtic 2–1 Doche Bangsa (GYL)
(CHL) Kinabitan 2–1 Donbester (SEL)
(SEL) Jottim FC 0–0 Gikashiar City FC (CHL)
(AEX) Pacifica 4–2 Forche United (CHL)
(CHL) Real Didari 2–1 Ramasdia Kiash (GYL)
(CHL) Sarim Doan Naksa 2–0 Didari United (CHL)
(CHL) Paishi-jak City 1–3 Totalaha (SEL)
(SEL) Trimidau Naksa 2–1 Sochra Mudra FC (SEL)
(AEX) Holhot United 4–1 Honas FC (SEL)
(GYL) Darimau Hasha 2–2 Sarim Potato FC (AEX)


The top teams entered the FA Cup at round 3. Apart from Darimau Hasha who scored a famous 2-2 home draw against Sarim Potato FC to force a replay. Mancodas City played a Mancodas derby against their city rivals, FC United, for the first time after the latter dropped to the Supreme League. The bigger losses, however, came from their city rivals, who fell to Jote United in the biggest scalp of the night.

FA Cup Round 3 Replay
(CHL) Gikashiar City FC e 2–1 Jottim FC (SEL) (1–1 FT)
(AEX) Sarim Potato FC 2–0 Darimau Hasha (GYL)


FA Cup Round 4
(SEL) Totalaha 4–1 Bakarisha Chonta (CHL)
(SEL) Trimidau Naksa 3–2 Gikashiar City FC (CHL)
(AEX) Forte Agureo FC 3–1 Sarim Potato FC (AEX)
(AEX) Holhot City 2–1 Rama Holma (SEL)
(SEL) Hoash Celtic p 1–1 Dalaris Sports FC (AEX) (1–1 FT · 5–4 pen)
(SEL) Derby United e 3–2 Kistina Galaxy (AEX) (2–2 FT)
(CHL) Real Didari 3–4 Pacifica (AEX)
(CHL) Shishada United 4–3 Offsdi Galaxy (SEL)
(AEX) Holhot United 2–1 Mancodas City (AEX)
(CHL) Kinabitan 0–1 Kavalti River FC (SEL)
(SEL) Armed Forces FC 3–3 p Sarim Doan Naksa (CHL) (2–2 FT · 1–3 pen)
(SEL) Jote United e 2–1 Hakartas City (CHL) (1–1 FT)

From this round, there is no replays. The number of big teams that lost in the round, however, was quite unbelivable. First, it was Sarim Potato FC losing to Forte Agureo FC. David Stainton believed that it would be a trophy they have to fight for, and fielded a strong squad including Riles Morales (LM from CMT), Gustavo Mascarenhas (RM from AUD), Kevyan Pope (ACM from STO/HIN), Yeong-Suk Becker (CF) and veteran keeper Feidlimid Aloi. But the experience and capabilities of Dargis Walshor and Mika Toyotomi-Bariain (both strikers, latter from HIN), who are both injured, was missed, and Sarim Potato FC failed to qualify for round 5. Pacifica qualified for round 5 in style, defeating Real Didari in a 7-goal thriller. Holhot United continued to showcase their real stength with a convincing 2-1 victory over Mancodas City, enough to put all the big teams out of contention for the FA Cup.

FA Cup Round 5
(CHL) Sarim Doan Naksa 2–0 Bikarish (AEX)
(SEL) Totalaha 2–1 Forte Agureo FC (AEX)
(SEL) Trimidau Naksa p 1–1 Holhot City (AEX) (1–1 FT · 4–3 pen)
(SEL) Hoash Celtic 0–1 Dury FC (AEX)
(AEX) Fiskadaha FC 1–2 Holhot United (AEX)
(CHL) Shishada United 2–3 Jote United (SEL)
(AEX) Dalaris City 1–0 Derby United (SEL)
(SEL) Kavalti River FC 0–2 Pacifica (AEX)

As though defeating Armed Forces FC on penalties wasn't enough, a 2-0 victory over Bikarish stole the cake. And it overshadowed Holhot United's claiming of yet another scalp, this time in Fiskadaha FC. Dalaris City and Dury FC managed to cruse past easier opponents, however. For the first time, a team from the Challenge League will appear in the quarterfinals, and Bikarish felt really ashamed about that defeat that they refunded all the away fans' tickets. Even if Bikarish fielded a 'B' team here, this was too much.

FA Cup Quarterfinals
(SEL) Totalaha 0–1 Holhot United (AEX)
(AEX) Dury FC 6–1 Jote United (SEL)
(AEX) Pacifica 1–3 Dalaris City (AEX)
(CHL) Sarim Doan Naksa 2–0 Trimidau Naksa (SEL)

Sarim Doan Naksa continued their ways, having been rewarded with an easy home fixture against Trimidau Naksa. They took the match really well, and are now rewarded with a top 4 finish, alongside favourites Dalaris City, defending champions Dury FC (by now aiming to salvage their poor season) and dark horses Holhot United.

FA Cup Semifinals
(CHL) Sarim Doan Naksa 1–4 Dury FC (AEX) 0–3 1–1
(AEX) Holhot United 3–2 Dalaris City (AEX) 3–2 0–0


FA Cup Finals
(AEX) Dury FC 1–4 Holhot United (AEX)


Dury FC managed to defeat the giant killers, but lost eventually to Holhot United, who went on the hottest form even possible with their victory.

## PDL 1 Season 9             Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
1 Fiskadaha FC U19s 26 19 1 6 74 46 +28 58 Champions, IFCF RSC
2 Mancodas City U19s 26 16 4 6 60 44 +16 52
3 Sarim Potato U19s 26 14 9 3 54 39 +15 51
4 Forte Agureo EDS 26 15 4 7 59 36 +23 49
5 Dalaris City Juniors 26 14 7 5 39 32 +7 49
6 Trimidau Rukiya JDS 26 12 5 9 51 46 +5 41
7 Dury Juniors 26 12 3 11 60 47 +13 39
8 Mancodas Athletic U19s 26 12 3 11 40 41 −1 39
9 Bikarish U19s 26 9 9 8 47 44 +3 36
10 Kistina Galaxy U19s 26 10 5 11 52 54 −2 35
11 Didari City Juniors 26 8 4 14 46 53 −7 28
12 Holhot Academy 26 7 3 16 47 51 −4 24
13 Jottim Juniors 26 2 4 20 30 79 −49 10 Relegated
14 Honas FC U19s 26 0 3 23 6 53 −47 3 Relegated


# PDL 2 Season 9 Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Kavalti Rangers U19 60 27 10 23 104 80 +24 91 Promoted, Champions
2 Derby United U19s 30 24 3 3 63 29 +34 75 Promoted

3 Sochra Mudra U19 30 18 6 6 64 32 +32 60
4 Dalaris Sports U19s 30 17 5 8 35 21 +14 56
5 Totalaha U19s 30 16 5 9 64 52 +12 53
6 Cochin U19s 30 15 8 7 51 32 +19 53
7 FC United Juniors 30 16 2 12 50 45 +5 50
8 Kisha Agureo U19s 30 14 4 12 47 46 +1 46
9 Madaris United U19s 30 13 4 13 56 50 +6 43
10 Offsdi Dalas JDS 30 9 6 15 42 55 −13 33
11 Offsdi Galaxy JDS 30 8 8 14 38 50 −12 32
12 Trimidau Naksa U19s 30 9 4 17 39 58 −19 31
13 Donbester U19s 30 7 6 17 31 55 −24 27
14 Jote United DT 30 5 3 22 20 60 −40 18
15 Forche United Juniors 30 2 6 22 37 76 −39 12
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Edited to make this a Preview/Review. Updated post-TW

Promotion/Relegation Playoffs
@ Stadium si Pacific (cap. 32,000), Dankasa, Forche
Holhot City (Apex) 1–0 Kavalti River FC (SL)


4th Apex Review/5th Apex Preview

With the Apex teams for the upcoming season settled, it is time to look at each and every club and review their progress in Season 9, and review their transfers for the upcoming Season 10. We will start the first session with the IFCF-chasing half of the league. Or rather, the "bigger" clubs. Depends on how you look at it, in all honesty. And so, the first 5 of 9 "bigger" clubs.

1) Bikarish
Suggested Lineup (4-1-3-2): Image Marseille Alexander, 31 (GK); Nasri Sanchez, 33 (CB, LB, LM); Image Nico Aquinio, 31 (CB); Morris Marsden, 28 (CB); Image Jack Townsend, 29 (RB); Image Sander Connolly, 29 (DM/CM); Image Marshall Barry, 29 (LM); Image CHEN Xiwei, 33 (CM); Heidi Amsing, 27 (RM); Image Philip Powell, 31 (CF); Image Kinnel Hunter, 29 (ST)
Other Players: Thad Partanen, 23 (GK); Image Clement Nestor, 35 (RB); Zak Kaloyanov, 27 (RB); Image Kildoge Fenuskal, 35 (LB); Image Dahiu Adatxi, 24 (CB); Lovise Zimmerman, 24 (LB); Diamond Byan, 25 (CB); Quintin Gross, 30 (LM, LB); Jackson Lydia, 34 (RM, LM); Kato Bourke, 32 (CM); Image Lon Dumon, 29 (AM); Image Kevin Mohamed, 28 (DM); Tilda Hristov, 30 (CF); Sanna Ignatov, 31 (LW, LM); Monesty Erdos, 32 (RW, RM)
Manager: Taik Wondos, 63
Stadium: Bikarish Stadium (cap. 48,000), Bikarish, Nitrishi-pai
Team Colours: Blue (80cccc)
Nickname: The Wanderers
Play Style: Balanced, defence first

Apex Performance: 5th place. 16 Wins, 4 Draws, 10 Losses. 39 GF, 25 GA.
FA Cup Performance: Round 5
International Club Competitions:
IFCF Challengers Cup - 2nd Qualifying Round

Review: We can't seem to find out what caused this poor performance. Maybe it was a consistency issue. Taik Wondos, at this point, admitted that the squad right now needs just the "keys" to unlock even more of the club's potential. Not helping is that a late entry into the Transfer Window meant they found close to none of them. Anyways, scrapping into the IFCF spots isn't a good thing for the Nitrishi-pai based club, who certainly should be a title contender based on their squad depth. They have the young players, the experienced ones guiding them, and some of the players at their peak, including Chromatika's Marseille Alexander, Nasri Sanchez, TJUN-ia's Marshall Barry, Sanna Ignatov, and Monesty Erdos, 28
Player to watch for: Lon Dumon, 29 (AM from Astograth)
We always talk about the Yue, right? Chen Xiwei, if you are still out of the loop. The issue was that with Chen alone, whenever there was an injury, the club will lose its teeth. And now, we can say Dumon is getting a better understanding of the playstyle here in Poafmersia to be a good alternative. Competing with Chen for the playmaker spot, the player has been yielding quite a solid amount of assists, beating Chen for the most number of assists this year (18 to 15). Dumon's potential is not something to be ignored.


2) Dalaris City
Suggested Lineup (3-4-3): Christine Faits, 34 (GK); Jordan Walker, 27 (CB); Simone Gori, 31 (CB); Image Nukam Poir, 31 (CB); Ashley Dogh, 26 (LM); Arnold Shwentin, 32 (CM); Image October MacLucas, 26 (CM); Image Vijay Palalele, 30 (RM); Joel Haodao, 34 (LW, CF); Makana Tuft, 30 (CF); Aleka Dufour, 29 (CF)
Other Players: Simona Loewe, 24 (GK); Ruedi Rojas, 33 (CB); Tanja Rider, 34 (CB, DM); Euthymios Banister, 20 (LB); Martti Tuff, 24 (RB/RCB); Wilford Lang, 35 (DM, CB); Douglas McCarthy, 21 (RM); Gasti Hans, 32 (AM, CF); Jackson Wang, 22 (CM); Blandina Milton, 21 (CM); (HAP) Steve Erickson, 35 (AM/RM); Aapeli Shea, 21 (CM, AM); Kirsti Nieminen, 28 (CF, AM, CM); Image Willis Kline, 30 (CF); Ardghal Pallesen, 24 (CF)
Manager: Mansi Kandero, 57
Stadium: Dalaris State Stadium (cap. 46,500), City of Dalaris, Dalaris
Team Colours: Dark Red (ba2020)
Nickname: Red Rhinos
Play Style: Fast, Aggressive

Apex Performance: 3rd place. 17 Wins, 4 Draws, 9 Losses. 60 GF, 36 GA.
FA Cup Performance: Semifinals
International Club Competitions:
IFCF Champions League - 3rd Qualifying Round
IFCF Challengers Cup - 4th Qualifying Round
FFI Victors League - Semifinals

Review: With the exception of the IFCF bloopers, generally, they should consider their season as not a bad season. Especially with Fiskadaha FC and Mancodas Athletic FC running slightly better than normal. But this club is trying to find the correct mix of experience and youth. This squad has both, but it doesn't seem to be working just as well. But Dalaris City is bound to catch up over the next season, if they find those missing pieces. They are parting ways with people who don't fit into their club. Some of the older players are being shown an early exit. Others may be reduced to just a smaller role in the club as a whole. But this club has the experience of winning a title - they know how to do it. The thing they are trying to aim for, however, is to translate all that into a good performance in the IFCF and FFI competitions. For Dalaris City, that should be their target for the new season.
Positions they are looking for: CB, LM, RM, CM, CDM
Player to watch for: October MacLucas, 24 (CM from Audioslavia)
A blank slate when he first joined, but MacLucas has developed himself to be the possession-oriented playmaker. For a club that has developed a number of such players, like Daas Taisg and Arnold Shwentin, that doesn't look surprising. The difference here is probably that MacLucas is more of a possession/control guy rather than the standard creative midfielder. A natural leader, he is able to understand the game state and ask his fellow players to go to the correct positions. Something which is definitely rare in the club.


3) Dury FC
Suggested Lineup (4-1-2-1-2): Image Kresp-Japil Cuf, 29 (GK); Mona Samson, 32 (LB); Clifton Schaefer, 27 (CB); Image Felix Austin, 25 (CB); Natalia Abbott, 28 (RB, DM); Image WANG Wei, 28 (DM); Zelda McKenna, 30 (LM); Josef Gentry, 31 (RM, RB); Susan Malone, 29 (CM); Image Isabella Coste, 30 (LW, RW, SS); Image Esmond Moore, 31 (CF)
Other Players: Juliska Janson, 21 (GK); Alex Hoboson, 34 (CB); Fulgentius Gerstle, 26 (LB); Miroslava Riley, 27 (LB); Image Canaya Seraph, 36 (LB); Kilikina Lee, 20 (LB/LWB); Image Dawn Gilleran, 39 (LM); Elizabeth Nelson, 23 (AM, CM); Donk Mason, 36 (CM); Vasilis Villaverde, 25 (RM, DM, RB); Jessalyn Oliveira, 25 (CM, DM); Leonora Hall, 25 (LM, LW); Ambrosios Catalano, 21 (CM); Serghei Gábor, 20 (LM); Akilina Lum, 30 (RM); Aleksandra Severijns, 24 (CM); Olen Vargas, 27 (RW); Janelle Frederick, 26 (LW); Makaris Sakir, 25 (CF); Alexis Dazin, 33 (CF); Belchiroe Larence, 22 (CF); Silvanus Kravchenko, 21 (CF/LW); Bolívar Tamura, 20 (CF/RW)
Manager: Sadi That, 56
Stadium: Matty Horis Stadium (cap. 52,000), Dury, Gikash
Team Colours: Light Blue (618aff) and White (000000)
Nickname: Blue Sailors
Play Style: Slightly attacking, Posession-oriented

Apex Performance: 6th place. 13 Wins, 9 Draws, 8 Losses. 44 GF, 32 GA.
FA Cup Performance: Finals
International Club Competitions:
IFCF Champions League - Round of 16
FFI Victors League - Finals

Review: Dury FC has been unstable in their performance. Maybe that happens when they focus a lot on their regional competitions. They came very close in the FFI Victors League and the FA Cup, but didn't manage to take that regional title or defend that FA Cup, which was quite a dissapointing end to what could be considered a relatively strong season. And coming up short of the IFCF Challengers Cup - that certainly doesn't work, does it? For all the hype Makaris Sakir (CF) had last cycle, there wasn't much returns this cycle, as he scored a measly 4 goals from 10 league starts and 8 league substitutions. The defence, however, was much more surprising, as Clifton Schaefer (CB) performed quite well when asked to step up, playing his important role alongside Murphtannia's Felix Austin. The club, however, has depth, and now the players need to really show they deserve a spot at the club, else they might move abroad at the next instance.
Player to watch for: Leonora Hall (LM/LW)
Hall had a long injury that ruled him out of the first half of the season, but showed his talents with the club's run to the finals of the FFI Victors League and the FA Cup. It was quite a surprising name to bring up, given that most eyes was on Olen Vargas (RW) and Janelle Frederick (LW) respectively to shine this season. But they haven't. Makaris Sakir (CF) was the one who largely became the shadow of Esmond Moore (CF from Nephara), Alexis Dazin (CF) and Isabella Coste (LW/RW/SS from Savigliane).


4) Fiskadaha FC
Suggested Lineup (3-5-2): Jarvis Cuyper, 25 (GK); Guðríður John, 29 (CB); Veli Pabst, 24 (CB); Image Teadgh Brewer, 26 (CB); Image Olaf Bachmeier, 30 (CM); Image Caitlin MacTilt, 28 (CM); Edna Anderson, 31 (LM, LW); Gisiik Moonar, 34 (CM, AM); Image ZHENG Yuanjun, 25 (ST/RW); Havel Ljungstrand, 29 (CF); Iulianus Innocenti, 31 (CF)
Other Players: Jax Hasa, 21 (GK); Natalie Dircks, 21 (GK); Qetisan Monson, 37 (CB); Image Jung Petit, 23 (CB); Roberta Benvenuti, 34 (CB); Image Talaat Demirki, 33 (CB); Image Orislava Pensinger, 34 (RB); Xenophon Robson, 21 (RB/RWB); Hildingr Duval, 20 (CB); Shaquila Burnham, 28 (CB, DM); Lucia Stuart, 28 (RM, LM); Whitney Rios, 32 (RM, RW); Image Leif Tannenbaum, 23 (CM/CAM); Sylvia Fusco, 20 (CM, DM); Antonia Charles, 26 (CM); Eurig Popa, 26 (RM); Daly Scott, 34 (CM, ACM); Nelle Basurto, 31 (CF, LW, RW); (TAE) Evangaline Felps, 26 (CF)
Manager: Image Silian Parker, 68
Stadium: Dreamers Park (cap. 60,000), Fiskadaha City, Tikahs
Team Colours: Grey (948f94) and Magneta (fa00fa)
Nickname: Grey Riders
Play Style: Balanced, Posession oriented

Apex Performance: 2nd place. 17 Wins, 6 Draws, 7 Losses. 44 GF, 30 GA.
FA Cup Performance: Round 5
International Club Competitions:
IFCF Champions League - Round of 16
FFI Confederations Trophy - Semifinals

Review: Fiskadaha FC has largely picked itself out of the dumps with the new manager's arrival. Although they have been plagued by consistency issues, it has been less serious in this club as compared to many other clubs. What was probably the reason behind the 2nd place this cycle is likely to be the club's horrific fixture list, including that hell of a finisher at the end of the season. Silian Parker, bringing with him all his experience, is able to balance the club's renewal and watch it enter the next stage of growth. What he needs now is some results to show.
Player to watch for: Zheng Yuanjun (ST/RW from Yuezhou)
The Yue definitely has been improving over the last 3 seasons, with the player definitely growing to become the club's main source of goals. Scoring 15 in the league, as well as being a main part of the club's run to the Champions League knockout stages, Zheng was awarded the rising star of the year award in their club.


5) Kistina Galaxy
Suggested Lineup (4-4-2): Shirou Amatore, 26 (GK); Image Iwo Lazarić, 24 (LB); Sigfrido Haden, 32 (CB); Image Arixo SALAYARAN, 25 (CB); Ascanio Hanegan, 23 (RB); Vernon Pineda, 27 (LM/AM/LW); (TMR) Cihan Resad, 25 (CM); Image Pedro dos Santos, 30 (CM); Yorah Botha, 25 (RM); Image Antoine Duchemin, 33 (ST); Image Michael Glossman, 31 (ST)
Other Players: Image Waldemar BORGEN, 28 (GK); Nuha Nilsen, 34 (CB); Rexanne McNaughton, 34 (LB, DM); Josef Markikuma, 20 (LB); Radomira Greenberg, 34 (RB); Image Baldric Bertolini, 24 (CB); Image Holly Short, 29 (CB); Derai Helson, 28 (CM); Bogota Hodgoson, 28 (CM); Kaleo Morce, 36 (DM); Kristine Bjorn, 36 (DM); Katherina Johnsen, 34 (LM, LW); Dylan Faucheux, 37 (CM, DM); Image Jesse Bates, 30 (AM); Feidelm Lindsay, 20 (CM/AM); Darya Ibáñez, 30 (DM); Andreja Pettersen, 25 (CF, LW); Image Alex Warlohff, 26 (ST)
Manager: Sylvia Zimari (QAD), 42
Stadium: Theatre of Light (cap. 59,000), Kistina, Ramadau Trish
Team Colours: Yellow
Nickname: Yellow Goldhorns
Play Style: Defence-first

Apex Performance: 12th place. 11 Wins, 2 Draws, 17 Losses. 25 GF, 35 GA.
FA Cup Performance: Round 4

Review: Kistina Galaxy is undergoing a round of rebuild. Sylvia Zimari knows this club has a long way to go, and he will be looking out for the necessary players this upcoming transfer window. The club would be looking to release a number of older players and get in some additional new players. The money source? Well, they sold an elf last TW, so they definitely have the money. Zimari, however, might potentially bank on the younger prospects as part of this particular rebuild, given that some up and rising stars might be turned off by the lack of regional football and consistency at the club.
Player to watch for: Michael Glossman (ST)
The South Newlandian was two main goalscorers for the club, scoring 12 goals (and remains as the top goalscorer for the club), ahead of Ko-oren's Antoine Duchemin's 9 goals. Glossman largely adapated well to the new manager's style of play. Glossman will certainly be the player to rely on with regards to goals, alongside Ko-oren's Antoine Duchemin and Ethane's Alex Warlohff. As the club tries to find some replacements in other departments, one thing is for sure - that the striking department is in good hands with Glossman reaching his form.
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OOC Note: Season 9 of the IFCF/5th Apex season will coincide with a double-aging season, for the ages in the Apex to catch up with the ones in the World Cup. Currently, this cycle will concurrently occur during the WC88 and WCQ89 years.

Relegated from Apex to Supreme League - Forte Agureo FC, Offsdi Dalas
Promoted from Supreme League to Apex - Armed Forces FC, FC United of Mancodas

Relegated from Supreme League to Challenge League - Madaris United, Didari City
Promoted from Challenge League to Supreme League - Didari United, Doria City FC

Relegated from Challenge League to Glory League - Hakartas City, Kavalti Rangers
Promoted from Glory League to Challenge League - Craza Wanderers, Nakarshi United

Relegated from Glory League to Honour League - Dolash County FC, Farmers United
Promoted from Honour League to Glory League - Jankla Rangers, Sohaka Pro FC

Relegated from Honour League to Football Conference - Chesterine Naksa, Darliside FC, Fatas Harmas, Holmata
Promoted from Football Conference to Honour League - Draquline FC, Homast Littia, Joltum FC, Niasti Hanada


4th Apex Review/5th Apex Preview - The big 9

We shall move on to the next 4 of the "big 9" clubs, to round up the preseason preview. If you happen to be interested in the other 7 members of the league, than hold your horses - we shall put their introductions and various junctures of the league overview.

6) Mancodas Athletic FC
Suggested Lineup (4-3-3): Willahelm Hidalgo, 27 (GK); Ariel Casey, 28 (LB, RB); Demyan Lyon, 24 (CB); Chester Jackson, 28 (CB, RB); Image Barbara Nagy, 27 (RB); Image Zav Allaris, 27 (CM); Image Nobutoshi Kazama, 30 (CM); Image Vilde Martikainen, 30 (CM); Fayza Hoedemaker, 32 (LW, LM); Peony Kitchen, 28 (CF); Image Dak Feigenspan, 33 (RW, RM)
Other Players: Jessica Ardens, 20 (GK); Charles Hogoson, 22 (RB); Sadeq Rooijakkers, 25 (LB); Image Natsuki Bandohira, 27 (LB, LM); Kelefe Hans, 22 (CB); Johnson Demsy, 21 (CB); Dae-Jung Sokol, 21 (RB/CB); Summanus Sitko, 23 (CB); Plamen Naoumov, 26 (DM, CM); Min Berg, 25 (DM, CM); Cahya Jones, 27 (RM, RB); Tasunka Ericson, 28 (LM); Milojica Estévez, 31 (CM, DM); Neilina Elzinga, 21 (CM/DM); Kenneth Marks, 30 (CM); Mimmi MacIntyre, 29 (CM); Jordan Hans, 20 (CF); Yuki Shantaria, 25 (CF); Deneb Huerta, 24 (CF); Onesimos Jain, 26 (RW, CF); (SCM) June Jacoby, 35 (LW); Agapito Murphy, 25 (CF)
Manager: Image Ryūzaki Mito, 47
Stadium: Mancodas Complex (cap. 60,000), Greater Mancodas, Cochas
Team Colours: Red (ff0000) and Black
Nickname: Red Devils
Play Style: Possession Control

Apex Performance: Champions. 17 Wins, 7 Draws, 6 Losses. 42 GF, 26 GA.
FA Cup Performance: Round 3
International Club Competitions:
IFCF Challengers Cup - 1st Qualifying Round

Review: Winning the title is the first step for Mito, but the club's inability to juggle multiple competitions is still a worrying sign. Not so much for the club as a whole, but also in general for Poafmersian football clubs. The question lies in whether Mancodas Athletic FC is any different from the "other" clubs. A poor IFCF and FA Cup performance suggests that the club needs to find more depth, which Mito would need to work on for the upcoming seasons. What is clear for now is that they now found the recipe for winning the title and taking control of those important games. Replicating it will be key to success for the upcoming season.
Player to watch for: Willahelm Hidalgo (GK)
Hidalgo performed well in a loan to Pacifica, but Mancodas Athletic FC offered him a starting spot, and so, here he came. His performance for Pacifica was really solid, that Mancodas Athletic FC immediately tried to snipe him from Dury FC. Well, Dury FC has a surplus of manpower anyways, so that seemed like the most logical move for all the money that Mancodas Athletic FC was willing to pay. Now comes the big money question - how well is Hidalgo going to perform in his debut season for the Red Devils? We are thinking that it is very possible he could be one of the differences that helps the club come October, when the final matchdays are completed.


7) Mancodas City
Suggested Lineup (4-4-2): Marlen Naoumov, 29 (GK); Image Nikola Jowanowić, 31 (LB/LWB); Image Lianne Northrup, 27 (CB); Image Mohammad Malsharma, 26 (CB); Image Romaine Westcarr, 31 (CB/RB); Image Carrie Carter, 23 (LW); Tomás Santo, 31 (CM, DM); Michael Jackson, 24 (CM, ACM); Janice Pang, 24 (RM); Image Jamshed Ologin, 26 (CF (ST)); Pete Carisa, 35 (RW, CF)
Other Players: Hanne Siekert, 21 (GK); Ali Berger, 26 (CB); Image Raashida Kaid, 24 (RB); Image Lyzbet Sneiders, 27 (DC); John Hanson, 22 (LB); Jacqi Equine, 22 (RB); German Kato, 21 (CB/DM); Pilar Coppola, 27 (RB); Natalie Carlson, 31 (CM); Magreta Rym, 23 (CM); Pelagios Weaver, 31 (LM, AM); Cornelia Allan, 31 (RM, AM); (KND) Jeff Yunbet, 25 (LM); Image Sonny Ognibene, 22 (CM); Verbena Zoltánfi, 20 (RM); Babis Holgersson, 33 (CF); Lara Jordan, 35 (LW, CF); Image Khachatur Sargsyan, 35 (CF); Vibius Steffensen, 23 (LW/CF)
Manager: Image Larissa Graves, 54
Stadium: Camp of Power (cap. 61,000), City of Mancodas, Cochas
Team Colours: Blue (0800ff), White
Nickname: Sky Blues
Play Style: Attacking, goals before defence

Apex Performance: 8th. 11 Wins, 10 Draws, 9 Losses. 43 GF, 38 GA.
FA Cup Performance: Round 4

Review: Mancodas City had a change of manager in the off season, and the new manager came in determined to reduce the club's reliance on veterans as much as possible. Lara Jordan and Sargsyan are probably on the way out, while younger players are taking over the places. She knows what it takes to attempt fight for the IFCF spots when the competition is close, and youth development seems to have been the way she started. The club's physical nature means younger players are definitely appreciated. For a start, she needs to know how to utilise her current deck of cards properly. Do it, and then we can start talking about attracting more talents.
Player to watch for: Image Mohammad Malsharma (CB)
The player from TJUN-ia certainly has a lot of potential ahead of him. For a club that has been overly focused on scoring, the defenders have been doing a solid work. Malsharma has developed a bit of the attacking tendencies in his 4 years here, pushing forward a bit more, and as he approaches his peak, will certainly be an important part of any possible rise of the blue half of Mancodas.


8) Sarim Potato FC
Suggested Lineup (4-4-2): Image Sanne Penner, 27 (GK); Image Harold, 31 (LB); Shadi Asphodel, 33 (CB, DM); Aris Wheatley, 32 (CB); Image Muriel Logan, 28 (RB); Dargis Walshor, 33 (LM); Image Danica Marshall, 29 (CM); Suada Aalders, 31 (CM, AM); Image Gustavo Mascarenhas, 30 (RM); Jordan Huerta, 26 (CF, AM); Image Mika Toyotomi-Bariain, 28 (CF, SS)
Other Players: Bianca Levine, 26 (GK); Huangdi MacRae, 24 (CB); Frode Zeni, 34 (CB); Voldemaras Tolbert, 30 (RB); Hilde Olasz, 32 (LB); Rusiko Maestri, 21 (CB); Katinka Sutton, 22 (CB); Samson Salonen, 20 (CB); Riya Keil, 33 (CM); Anupam Takahashi, 34 (LM); Arnfried Zlatkov, 34 (DM, CB); Pitra Das, 26 (CM); Image Lucila Tice, 23 (LM); Image Gulba Kulkarni, 27 (RM); (STO/HIN) Kevyan Pope, 27 (ACM, CF); Haimo Segreti, 24 (CM/ACM); Padrig Dürr, 21 (LM); Image Riles Morales, 26 (LM); Image Rachel Swantek, 24 (LM); Joesph Hensley, 25 (RW, CF); Yeong-Suk Becker, 33 (CF); Jackson Handris, 22 (CF, RW); Image Anemone Christinsen, 23 (ST); Martim Picasso, 24 (CF); Suada Bogdanić, 20 (CF); Dagur Lawrence, 20 (CF/AM); Image Parjazu, 30 (CF/RW/RM/ST)
Manager: David Stainton, 58
Stadium: Potato Villa (cap. 56,000), Sarim, Tikahs
Team Colours: Orange (eda910), Dark Purple (9d1987)
Nickname: The Hornets
Play Style: Slightly Attacking

Apex Performance: 7th. 13 Wins, 6 Draws, 11 Losses. 32 GF, 35 GA.
FA Cup Performance: Round 4

Review: Sarim Potato FC is struggling to get the players in the correct place. Sure, they might have a bunch of midfielders and attackers and a whole lot of depth in that place. But inability to offload, and a lack of a solid choice in any position, means the club is absolutely stuck in terms of player choice. Defenders are what the club actually need, and that might possibly be the Achilles' heel of the club for many seasons to come, unless they can get enough goals.
Player to watch for: Jordan Huerta (CF, AM)
The 26-years old is approaching his peak, and might very well be the key to unlocking the puzzle of "how does Sarim Potato FC win games". Indeed, if the Hornets want to reverse their declining fortunes, they might very well need to adopt a strategy similar to that of how Mancodas City are doing it - that is, score goals. Last season, they scored 32. Among them, 14 goals was created or scored by Huerta. That was in 13 league starts and 9 league substitutes. With Huerta thrown into the middle of the national team, hopefully he gains more starts and confidence to contribute more to the club.


9) Trimidau Rukiya
Suggested Lineup (4-3-3): Casimiro Milne, 34 (GK); (EQS) Cloudburst, 28 (LB); Dakarai Atteberry, 26 (CB); Emmanouel Maruška, 30 (CB); Image Intov-Betva Uzo, 29 (RB); Woden Sweet, 30 (CM, DM); Image Kelly Cormis, 26 (AM); Stribog Haines, 31 (RM, CM); Matea Idowu, 28 (LW); Image Ken Banks, 33 (CF/LW); Royston Wallis, 27 (RW)
Other Players: Valentina Zappa, 24 (GK); Zayn Thomas, 31 (CB, DM); Anastasios Iglesias, 34 (CB); Image Celia Bianchi, 22 (CB); Anselm Paulis, 21 (CB); Image Nikolai Seabury, 26 (CB/LB/RB); Image Kirk Nice, 25 (RB); Kasia Báthory, 22 (CB); Ellsworth Friedman, 28 (CM); Lesia Astrauskas, 24 (CM); Aurica McWilliam, 20 (CM); Aubrey Mayer, 35 (CF, RW, RM); Lisa Winship, 29 (LW, LM); Annika Badcock, 27 (CF); Derby Holgersson, 33 (CF, AM); Image Milan Leitz, 26 (ST); Image Taek-Beom Kim, 36 (LW); Image Sylvie Reynolds, 32 (LW)
Manager: Chang Hanson, 53
Stadium: Rukiya Sports Stadium (cap. 37,000), Rukiya, Trimidau Island, Piskn
Team Colours: Vivid Cyan (10e6d4)
Nickname: Sandblasters
Play Style: Slightly aggressive, posession-control

Apex Performance: 4th. 17 Wins, 4 Draws, 9 Losses. 49 GF, 33 GA.
FA Cup Performance: Round 3

Review: Trimidau Rukiya's inconsistencies cost them dearly in terms of getting 4th instead of 3rd. It was a huge difference. Despite not needing to manage multiple competitions, a series of poor results led to the club failing at the final hurdles. Not to meniton that they have been particularly reliant on some players more than others. Chang Hanson has been trying to solve that issue, sticking with some of the standard options, but it might take a while before he finds the form that carried Rukiya 5-6 years ago, when he first became manager.
Player to watch for: Matea Idowu (LW)
Is he the next Joel Haodao? Hard to tell. A late bloomer, he is certainly still far from his peak, but has started to show his capabilities in creating chances and maintaining possession. Fast paced, able to cut in really smoothly from the side. He has challenged Sylvie Reynolds for the starting spot, and towards the end of last season, he seemed to have won the challenge. Going forward, his greatest challenge will be to improve his tackling capabilities. Not being able to fight the ball from opponents has been his biggest problem, and has led to him raking up unnecessarily many warnings. Improve on that part, and Idowu would be a solid option on the left.





Saturday
Trimidau Rukiya 1–3 Dalaris City
Kistina Galaxy 0–2 Pacifica
Fiskadaha FC 4–4 Dury FC
Dalaris Sports FC 0–0 Sarim Potato FC
FC United of Mancodas 2–0 Bikarish
Armed Forces FC 0–0 Holhot City
Cochin FC 3–3 Mancodas City
Holhot United 1–0 Mancodas Athletic FC


Opening day is always seen as a warm up, yet provides an early indication of whether some teams need to look deeper in the Transfer Window. This time, it was FC United and Holhot United who showed the early prowness. With the wrong part of Mancodas winning their game (against Bikarish! An absolutely brilliant 2-0 victory there led by Douglas Jackson), Bikarish was left disappointed for not grabbing what should have been an easy 3 points. The defending champions had a better excuse - they could blame the poor refereeing that gave Holhot United that unnecessary penalty, but even then, if Poafmersia had a Challenge Shield, this would have been a big L for the defending Apex champions, since typically that team is stronger than the FA Cup winners, which so happened to be Holhot United. And so happened this fixture was drawn to be held on Matchday 1.


Saturday
Dalaris City 1–3 Mancodas Athletic FC
Mancodas City 2–0 Holhot United
Dury FC 2–1 Dalaris Sports FC
Pacifica 2–2 Fiskadaha FC
Trimidau Rukiya 1–0 Kistina Galaxy

Sunday
Holhot City 4–3 Cochin FC
Bikarish 2–0 Armed Forces FC
Sarim Potato FC 0–1 FC United of Mancodas

FC United has one of their worst opening 4 fixtures on their return to the top tier. A home game against Bikarish; a trip to Sarim; a home game against Dury FC; than a trip against Pacifica. The first 3 is just hell for any team, the last one is a potential mid-table match. If you were to say that FC United could take 6 points from the first 2 games, than you are really a psychic, because the team just did that against all odds. And morale can't be any higher for a newly promoted team who just took wins over IFCF-contenders. Jockie Doran's free kick in the 72nd minute was the perfect opportunity for fullback Han Engin to score the club's 3rd goal of the season, and that was enough to secure the visitors yet another 3 points. In a matchday where there were much less surprises, this result certainly stood out.


Saturday
Kistina Galaxy 0–2 Dalaris City
Fiskadaha FC 1–2 Trimidau Rukiya
Dalaris Sports FC 3–2 Pacifica
FC United of Mancodas 0–1 Dury FC
Armed Forces FC 0–0 Sarim Potato FC

Sunday
Cochin FC 0–1 Bikarish
Holhot United 0–0 Holhot City
Mancodas Athletic FC 4–3 Mancodas City

Two derbies in 1 night! And it was the Mancodas derby who caught the eyes of many neutrals. As compared to last season, the match was extremely exciting, with the new manager aiming to use the first derby of the season to make a statement about her team. And she almost did, if not for the late equaliser and winner that the Red Devils pulled off. Mito showcased what it meant by "getting firepower from the bench" by bringing on Starcom Racing veteran June Jacoby, who scored the equaliser and assisted Agapito Murphy to find the winner in stoppage time. That was absolute heartbreak for the Brenecian, but it certainly is a lesson to learn from, about how brutal the Poafmersian Apex can be at times.


Saturday
Dalaris City 0–2 Mancodas City
Holhot City 1–1 Mancodas Athletic FC
Bikarish 1–0 Holhot United
Sarim Potato FC 2–2 Cochin FC
Dury FC 4–1 Armed Forces FC

Sunday
Pacifica 0–1 FC United of Mancodas
Trimidau Rukiya 4–3 Dalaris Sports FC
Kistina Galaxy 0–1 Fiskadaha FC

4 losses in 4 games. Pacifica, Rukiya, Dalaris City and Fiskadaha FC isn't the easiest 4 matches in the Apex, but you would expect at least a point. But nothing. Not even a goal. It just goes to show how much work Zimari has ahead of him for the club, and how hard it is to change the fortunes of a club which had risen from the ashes thanks to corporate money. The club has money to get players. But against Fiskadaha FC, it showed once again that players who are paid a lot may also be equally self-centred. It was just a disorganised mess against Silian Parker's men, who were certainly out for blood to capture as many points as possible from the early games. To lose by only 1 is probably a consolation.


Saturday
Fiskadaha FC 3–2 Dalaris City
Cochin FC 1–2 Dury FC
Holhot United 0–1 Sarim Potato FC
Mancodas Athletic FC 1–0 Bikarish

Sunday
Dalaris Sports FC 0–3 Kistina Galaxy
FC United of Mancodas 2–1 Trimidau Rukiya
Armed Forces FC 0–1 Pacifica

Monday
Mancodas City 1–1 Holhot City

FC United's early form has certainly raised eyebrows. Especially Sunday's 2-1 victory against Trimidau Rukiya - a nice match to watch in general. The scoreline just under-represents how much nice moments the match had. A few brilliant goalkeeping skills here and there, the fast flowing possession changes, as well as the determination by the home side to hand the away side yet another loss - that was the match in general. FC United of Mancodas wasn't as fantastic as they are, but they are a really motivated bunch, and that was probably the difference between then and now.


# Apex S10               Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
1 Dury FC 5 4 1 0 13 7 +6 13
2 FC United of Mancodas 5 4 0 1 6 2 +4 12
3 Mancodas Athletic FC 5 3 1 1 9 6 +3 10
4 Bikarish 5 3 0 2 4 3 +1 9
5 Trimidau Rukiya 5 3 0 2 9 9 0 9
6 Mancodas City 5 2 2 1 11 8 +3 8
7 Fiskadaha FC 5 2 2 1 11 10 +1 8
8 Pacifica 5 2 1 2 7 6 +1 7
9 Holhot City 5 1 4 0 6 5 +1 7
10 Sarim Potato FC 5 1 3 1 3 3 0 6
11 Dalaris City 5 2 0 3 8 9 −1 6
12 Holhot United 5 1 1 3 1 4 −3 4
13 Dalaris Sports FC 5 1 1 3 7 11 −4 4
14 Kistina Galaxy 5 1 0 4 3 6 −3 3
15 Cochin FC 5 0 2 3 9 12 −3 2
16 Armed Forces FC 5 0 2 3 1 7 −6 2
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Holhot City
Suggested Lineup (4-3-3): Kayin Haumann, 31 (GK); Flora Thomassen, 33 (LB, CB); Image Alfie Gurnesey, 31 (LCB); Image Linus Robertsson, 26 (CB); Image Sahar Langah, 24 (RB); Arnold Blair, 32 (CM); Karina Jacobson, 27 (CM, DM); Matilde Sala, 28 (CM, AM); Lovell Fiedler, 25 (CF, LW); Image Titus Dunne, 31 (ST); Image Britt Coulson, 28 (RW/LW)
Other Players: Kyler Major, 29 (GK); Ester Holm, 24 (CB); Dominica MacClellan, 25 (CB); Liadan Holmström, 21 (CB); Vartolomej Batts, 23 (CM); Teija Simon, 25 (CM); Image Iryna Snell, 27 (LM); Leon Bruno, 32 (RM); Emilia Fitzgerald, 25 (DM/CB); Evelien Kingsley, 20 (LM); Jonas Harison, 32 (RW, CF); Delilah Eliassen, 23 (LW)
Manager: Jakarita Nostalson, 49
Stadium: Davarsi Bria (cap. 36,500), Holhot, Nitrishi-pai
Team Colours: Vivid Yellow (dafd01) and Dark Orange (96783e)
Nickname: Yellow Tigers
Play Style: Posession-oriented, fast flowing football

Apex Performance: 14th (won relegation/promotion playoff). 9 Wins, 5 Draws, 16 Losses. 18 GF, 32 GA.
FA Cup Performance: Round 5

Player to watch for: Liadan Holmström (CB)
The youth structure of Poafmersia isn't at its intended peak as yet, so there simply isn't a DBC participation for these young stars to shine. But Holmström may be up for better things. Having shone in her cameo at the Derby United Under-19 team in the Professional Developmental League (PDL), the speedy centerback has proven to be a game changer off the bench in the early games. At 1.91m, she is definitely a player who can defend the aerial balls very well, and also create that aerial threat during set pieces. Not to mention her speed - being able to run back from one side of the field to another side of the field in such amazing pace to catch up with the fastest of strikers. Sometimes, you wonder why she didn't pick athletics - probably she would do well there.


To kickstart this series on the non-IFCF contenders, it is definitely worth talking about the 14th place of last season - Holhot City. Holhot City probably doesn't deserve the position in another league. In most leagues, the club would certainly be the mid-table of the top tier of clubs. Holhot City's squad strength would probably paint a similar picture - a starting lineup with most players in their mid-20s, a few younger players waiting in the sidelines, and the oldest player in the squad being 34. To say that it is just a matter of a lack of experience also doesn't sound that right, given that this club has floated around the mid-table for quite a bit of time. Possibly, as they say, a lack of goals and attacking firepower? Don't rule these guys out, however. The club went towards the second tier to find young players they believed they can develop, and promising them starting positions, attracted these young talents over. It might possibly be the final pieces to get the squad to finall produce the fast flowing football the fans have always wanted.

Matchday 6
Saturday
Dalaris City 0–1 Holhot City
Bikarish 2–5 Mancodas City
Trimidau Rukiya 0–2 Armed Forces FC
Kistina Galaxy 2–0 FC United of Mancodas
Fiskadaha FC 2–0 Dalaris Sports FC

Sunday
Sarim Potato FC 1–1 Mancodas Athletic FC
Dury FC 0–1 Holhot United
Pacifica 4–3 Cochin FC

Matchday 7
Saturday
Cochin FC 1–3 Trimidau Rukiya
Holhot United 1–1 Pacifica
Mancodas Athletic FC 3–1 Dury FC

Sunday
Holhot City 2–1 Bikarish
Armed Forces FC 1–2 Kistina Galaxy
FC United of Mancodas 2–1 Fiskadaha FC

Monday
Dalaris Sports FC 0–0 Dalaris City
Mancodas City 1–3 Sarim Potato FC

It has been 2 really eventful weeks, but Holhot City was having none of those worries. Convincing victories against Bikarish and Dalaris City allowed the team to keep its unbeaten streak, the only team unbeaten after 7 games. A crazy result? Yes, it is, but considering how Holhot City managed to tactically outmanoeuvre both teams, you really need to give it to them. In particular, Titus Dunne scoring all 4 goals showed how potent the Brenecian striker is in front of goal against top teams - he also scored the one against Mancodas Athletic FC, though he only gave 2 assists against Cochin FC.

Matchday 8
Saturday
Sarim Potato FC 0–1 Holhot City
Dalaris City 2–0 Bikarish
Dury FC 2–1 Mancodas City
Pacifica 3–2 Mancodas Athletic FC
Fiskadaha FC 1–4 Armed Forces FC

Sunday
Trimidau Rukiya 1–1 Holhot United
Kistina Galaxy 0–1 Cochin FC
Dalaris Sports FC 0–1 FC United of Mancodas

Matchday 9
Friday
FC United of Mancodas 0–1 Dalaris City

Saturday
Armed Forces FC 0–0 Dalaris Sports FC
Holhot United 0–0 Kistina Galaxy
Mancodas Athletic FC 3–2 Trimidau Rukiya

Sunday
Holhot City 0–1 Dury FC
Bikarish 2–2 Sarim Potato FC
Mancodas City 6–3 Pacifica
Cochin FC 0–2 Fiskadaha FC

The Apex needs chaos for the league to survive, and this time, it came in the form of Matchday 8, where the big teams lost as many games as they could. Nadja De Ven and Murphy Ott worked together to score 3 and defeat the Red Devils; while Hugo Wortham assisted both Hirah Ojeda and Keld Papp to allow Armed Forces FC to put 4 past Fiskadaha FC. Even Holhot City got another clean sheet, this time, a win against struggling Sarim Potato FC was all it took. Matchday 9 was a slight recovery of the chaos of Matchday 8. Pacifica couldn't survive an onslaught by Mancodas City, while Holhot City couldn't keep their giant killing streak alive after Dury FC laboured to sink the Yellow Tigers. Meanwhile, it was a bounce back for last season's champions and runners-up, defeating Trimidau Rukiya and Cochin FC respectively.

## Apex S10               Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
1 Dury FC 9 6 1 2 17 12 +5 19
2 FC United of Mancodas 9 6 0 3 9 6 +3 18
3 Mancodas Athletic FC 9 5 2 2 18 13 +5 17
4 Holhot City 9 4 4 1 10 7 +3 16
5 Mancodas City 9 4 2 3 24 18 +6 14
6 Fiskadaha FC 9 4 2 3 17 16 +1 14
7 Pacifica 9 4 2 3 18 18 0 14
8 Dalaris City 9 4 1 4 11 10 +1 13
9 Trimidau Rukiya 9 4 1 4 15 16 −1 13
10 Sarim Potato FC 9 2 5 2 9 8 +1 11
11 Kistina Galaxy 9 3 1 5 7 8 −1 10
12 Holhot United 9 2 4 3 4 6 −2 10
13 Bikarish 9 3 1 5 9 14 −5 10
14 Armed Forces FC 9 2 3 4 8 10 −2 9
15 Dalaris Sports FC 9 1 3 5 7 14 −7 6
16 Cochin FC 9 1 2 6 14 21 −7 5
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Dalaris Sports FC
Suggested Lineup (3-4-3): Gioachino Krebs, 32 (GK); Kumar Woodcock, 25 (CB); Kaj Schuyler, 29 (CB); Vancho Masterson, 33 (CB); Vytautas Westerberg, 26 (AM, LM); Cecelia Summers, 31 (CM, DM); Sìne Gouveia, 27 (CM); Amethyst McAdams, 34 (RM); Arnbjorg Harrison, 28 (CF); Janga Perifon, 30 (CF); Bridgett Elliott, 26 (CF, RW)
Other Players: Hansil Dougl, 22 (GK); Elspet Santos, 30 (GK); Béibhinn Armani, 22 (CB); Bennie Mathisen, 23 (CB); Natalie Van de Saar, 20 (CB); María Mein, 22 (CM); Natasha McHolms, 33 (RM); Dotty Belloni, 34 (LM); Helvia Van de Hout, 35 (CM, AM); Micha Krückel, 25 (CM, AM); Anna Winther, 23 (RM); Mauricette Mondy, 26 (CF)
Manager: Jacob Jytiaria, 40
Stadium: Sporting Dalaris Stadium (cap 37,120), City of Dalaris, Dalaris
Team Colours: Purple (#ec03fc)
Nickname: Three Georges
Play Style: Counterattacking

Apex Performance: 9th. 10 Wins, 8 Draws, 12 Losses. 40 GF, 45 GA.
FA Cup Performance: Round 4

Player to watch for: Bridgett Elliott (CF/RW)
Has to be Elliott hands down. Unsure why no teams has picked her up after helping Dalaris Sports FC to 9th last season. Indeed, the first 9 matches has showed you how much she was missed after a knee surgery that ruled her out for almost the first half of the season. (Okay, the surgery is probably the reason why she wasn't picked up). Anyways, Dalaris Sports FC needs to find enough pace to continue their current strategy of relying on counter offensive. Elliott is their key player that will do that. When she returns from her injury and surgery, of course.


Cochin FC
Suggested Lineup (4-2-3-1): Image Brut Kerris, 30 (GK); Susann Bandini, 26 (LB); Nino Ray, 31 (CB); Ntombizodwa Sarka, 34 (CB); Adelina Gwózdek, 33 (RB); Natalija Andela, 28 (DM, CB); Sissie Trueman, 30 (DM, CM); Sara Oliverson, 30 (LM); Septimius Pekkanen, 29 (CAM); Conn Rustici, 30 (RM, RW); Image Helena Murrough, 35 (CF)
Other Players: Image Sigurd Rustwyth, 35 (GK); Elizaveta Lee, 25 (GK); Wojtek Tímár, 29 (CB); Sirje Olofsson, 34 (CB, DM); Ebba Landolfi, 28 (RB); Wigmar Herman, 35 (LB); Kane Pearson, 32 (DM, CM); Caterina Hirschel, 31 (RM); Iulianus Benes, 32 (CM, AM); Izabela Powers, 21 (CF); Abraam Walther, 35 (CF); Josef Marksella, 23 (CF); Leon Conner, 29 (CF)
Manager: Camilla Broadbent, 44
Stadium: Stadia Cochin (cap. 49,000), Cochin, Bikasta
Team Colours: Olive (9aa601) and Grayish Blue (a5add0)
Nickname: Blue Pandas
Play Style: Priorities on defence, posession

Apex Performance: 13th. 9 Wins, 5 Draws, 16 Losses. 29 GF, 38 GA.
FA Cup Performance: Round 3

Player to watch for: Ntombizodwa Sarka (CB)
The veteran defender was deemed surplus to requirements at Mancodas Athletic FC, and was on a loan+sale move to Cochin FC. That is, if he manages to exercise his magic and save Cochin FC from certain relegation. The early form already shows how bad of a shape the club is in. Sarka, however, at 34, still fits into the starting lineup easily. Having enough energy in him to lead defences, he is still very well capable of doing his job. Just be careful not to make him angry - he is very prone to getting carded as he makes poor tackles when he is not thinking straight.


At the end of Matchday 9, only 2 teams got less than 1 point per game on average. One was really close to relegation last season. The other was in the middle of the pack, obtaining 9th! But both teams have been dropped at the bottom after 9 matchdays, and we will take a look at both clubs to see how if they can fight back, or will they be stuck at the relegation zone for a long time.

Matchday 10
Saturday
Dalaris City 2–2 Sarim Potato FC
Dury FC 3–1 Bikarish
Pacifica 2–1 Holhot City
FC United of Mancodas 2–2 Armed Forces FC
Trimidau Rukiya 3–3 Mancodas City

Sunday
Dalaris Sports FC 1–0 Cochin FC
Fiskadaha FC 1–0 Holhot United
Kistina Galaxy 0–1 Mancodas Athletic FC

Dalaris Sports FC and played Cochin FC in what arguably is "battle for last place". At 35, Brenecian Helena Murrough continues to be extremely potent in front of goal, getting a nice curved ball from Sara Oliverson in the 62nd minute and pushing it straight into goal. Both sides played their hardest in order to take enough goals past the line, but ultimately, it just ended in a boring 1-0 win for the Three Georges. Other results Matchday 10 were more interesting. Isabella Coste scored a hat-trick past Marseille Alexander to give Dury FC the 3-1 victory, putting Dury FC ahead on first place. Fiskadaha FC and Mancodas Athletic FC got the much needed wins that they were yearning for - the wins that will eventually help them in their title battle. Pacifica coninue their surprising form by handing Holhot City their second loss in ten games, putting the latter ahead of the former on the overall standings.

Matchday 11 - Wednesday
Cochin FC 0–1 FC United of Mancodas
Holhot United 1–0 Dalaris Sports FC

Armed Forces FC 1–3 Dalaris City
Mancodas Athletic FC 4–1 Fiskadaha FC
Mancodas City 6–2 Kistina Galaxy
Holhot City 2–0 Trimidau Rukiya
Bikarish 1–1 Pacifica
Sarim Potato FC 3–1 Dury FC

Matchday 12 - Saturday
Dalaris Sports FC 3–6 Mancodas Athletic FC
Armed Forces FC 1–0 Cochin FC

Dalaris City 1–1 Dury FC
Pacifica 2–2 Sarim Potato FC
Trimidau Rukiya 1–2 Bikarish
Kistina Galaxy[/b] 2–0 Holhot City
Fiskadaha FC 1–2 Mancodas City
FC United of Mancodas 1–0 Holhot United
The double matchday is a perfect opportunity for teams to see where they stand in the entire league. The results? Absolutely big win for Dak Feigenspan, Peony Kitchen and Fayza Hoedemaker, who added 8 goals to their total tally. Also, a quick shoutout to Zav Allaris, who netted 2 goals over the week. In short, it was a riot by Mancodas Athletic FC, who were certainly in the top form. Over the weekend, Barbara Nagy solidified his position as the rightback of the club, while Ariel Casey's leftback position was extremely question by Natsuki Bandohira. In midfield, it is likely to be Zav Allaris, Nobutoshi Kazama, and Vilde Martikainen holding the positions for a long time. Mancodas Athletic FC found the team that could deliver the results - and the 4-1 victory in the midweek Redwood Derby was a statement that the Red Devils was here to stay, at the top of the table. City rivals Mancodas City also bounced back with 2 big victories, firstly in the Money derby against Kistina Galaxy, where they handed the struggling Yellow Goldhorns a 6-goal defeat; as well as a close victory against Fiskadaha FC. In Silian Parker's defence, both games were really difficult ones. With key players Iulianus Innocenti, Gisiik Moonar and Zheng Yuanjun both taking injuries, it was up to younger players to take the position. In particular, Leif Tannenbaum shouldered pressure really well, and provided both assists in the respective consolation goals.

Matchday 13
Saturday
Cochin FC 1–3 Dalaris City
Holhot United 0–0 Armed Forces FC
Mancodas Athletic FC 0–0 FC United of Mancodas
Sarim Potato FC 2–4 Trimidau Rukiya
Dury FC 5–4 Pacifica

Sunday
Mancodas City 1–0 Dalaris Sports FC
Holhot City 0–4 Fiskadaha FC
Bikarish 0–0 Kistina Galaxy

Mancodas Athletic FC lost to Pacifica on Matchday 8 by a controversial penalty, then ran on a riot, but was stopped by FC United, whose form, honestly, is excellent. Nepharan Xara Seidler was an absolute rock in defence against the Red Devils, helping the side take in another deserving clean sheet. Seidler certainly deserves the man of the match award - really, uncompromising, and stop Nobutoshi Kazama and Zav Allaris from delivering the necessary assists required to produce a goal. Allaris and Kazama sounded extremely fustrated at the end of the game - they commented that the opponents fought really hard to preserve the clean sheet. In other results, Fiskadaha FC smashed 4 past Holhot City to recover from the 2 fustrating losses of last week, while Pacifica fought hard against Dury FC, but failed to stop the Blue Sailors from getting all 3 points.

Matchday 14
Saturday
Dalaris Sports FC 1–1 Holhot City
Dalaris City 2–1 Pacifica
Trimidau Rukiya 3–3 Dury FC
Kistina Galaxy 0–0 Sarim Potato FC
Fiskadaha FC 0–1 Bikarish
FC United of Mancodas 4–5 Mancodas City

Sunday
Cochin FC 0–0 Holhot United
Armed Forces FC 0–1 Mancodas Athletic FC

Curses! Just as we though FC United had a solid defence, they just went on to concede 5. In 13 games, they conceded 8. This game, they conceded 5. But the opponents are Mancodas City, who clearly was going all in with the attack, unlike the Red Devils. 2 back-to-back Mancodas derbies was extremely fustrating for any team, and of course, FC United fought really hard in the game. Anyways, in the end, the quality of the City team shone through, and FC United failed to get the points they wanted. Of course, there was no shame in that result either - and then, since Dury FC, Trimidau Rukiya, Sarim Potato FC all drew, and Fiskadaha FC lost, therefore, FC United maintained in 4th place.

Matchday 15
Saturday
Mancodas Athletic FC 2–1 Cochin FC
Holhot United 0–1 Dalaris City
Sarim Potato FC 2–0 Fiskadaha FC
Dury FC 2–0 Kistina Galaxy
Pacifica 0–0 Trimidau Rukiya

Sunday
Bikarish 3–2 Dalaris Sports FC
Mancodas City 0–1 Armed Forces FC
Holhot City 0–1 FC United of Mancodas

# Apex S10 Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Mancodas Athletic FC 15 10 3 2 32 18 +14 33
2 Dury FC 15 9 3 3 32 24 +8 30
3 FC United of Mancodas 15 9 2 4 18 13 +5 29
4 Mancodas City 15 8 3 4 41 29 +12 27
5 Dalaris City 15 8 3 4 23 16 +7 27
6 Bikarish 15 6 3 6 17 21 −4 21
7 Sarim Potato FC 15 4 8 3 20 17 +3 20
8 Fiskadaha FC 15 6 2 7 24 25 −1 20
9 Pacifica 15 5 5 5 28 29 −1 20
10 Holhot City 15 5 5 5 14 17 −3 20
11 Trimidau Rukiya 15 5 4 6 26 28 −2 19
12 Armed Forces FC 15 4 5 6 13 16 −3 17
13 Holhot United 15 3 6 6 5 9 −4 15
14 Kistina Galaxy 15 4 3 8 11 17 −6 15
15 Dalaris Sports FC 15 2 4 9 14 26 −12 10
16 Cochin FC 15 1 3 11 16 29 −13 6

So...what about the two clubs we were talking about? Cochin FC and Dalaris Sports FC continues to be lagging behind the remainder of the clubs. In fact, Cochin FC is at 6 points, while Dalaris Sports FC is at 10 points. Both are stuck behind...wait hold on, it is Kistina Galaxy! Something is very, very wrong, at this point, no? But the fans of Kistina Galaxy is relatively calm about this - they know the club is in a rebuilding stage, and typically, the chaos of the first half will stabilise in the second half. The rest of the table is also in chaos, anyways. Mancodas City maintained in 4th, behind FC United, Dury FC, and Mancodas Athletic FC. Dalaris City was in 5th, level with Mancodas City on 27 points. Bikarish was further drift on 21 points, followed by Sarim Potato FC, Fiskadaha FC, Pacifica and Holhot City all level on 20 points. Then came Trimidau Rukiya, who is in a disgusting low position on 19 points. Armed Forces FC on 17 points, Holhot United on 15 points, then Kistina Galaxy also on 15 points. It didn't look that bad for Trimidau Rukiya or Kistina Galaxy, but it is something to be careful about.




Pacifica
Suggested Lineup (4-1-2-1-2): Ermentrud Meaney, 37 (GK); Friduhelm Rey, 34 (LB); Albert Pereira, 31 (CB); Bart McNee, 32 (CB); Dathan Kovac, 31 (RB); Duane Ververs, 24 (DM); Image Charles Lowery, 29 (LM); Image Tewodros Lynnar, 28 (RM); Lene Quickley, 33 (CM, AM); Koios Voltolini, 32 (CF, LW); Nadja De Ven, 30 (CF)
Other Players: Silvestre Fertig, 27 (GK); Image Ector Bennett, 23 (CB); Image Benjamin Mark-Ellis, 25 (RB); Toria Dick, 35 (RB/RCB); Lyda Santini, 29 (LB); Mandi Hartell, 26 (LM, LW); Santa Sandra, 30 (LM); Judith Soriano, 27 (RM); Håvard McConmara, 35 (CM); Braden Zdunowski, 25 (CM); Atanas Giannino, 29 (CM); Melchior Wallis, 21 (CM); Murphy Ott, 28 (CF, ACM)
Manager: Jordan Bikal, 51
Stadium: Stadium si Pacific (cap. 32,000), Dankasa, Forche
Team Colours: White, Orange
Nickname: White Swans
Play Style: Fast-paced attack

Apex Performance: 11th. 9 Wins, 9 Draws, 12 Losses. 33 GF, 37 GA.
FA Cup Performance: Quarterfinals

Player to watch for: Duane Ververs (DM)
Ververs was picked up by Pacifica, moving from the Holhot Academy and Holhot City where he largely remained as a reserve and ignored. But Ververs was one of the surprise pickups that went really well. With a lack of experience, he slowly became better and better over the season. Against Trimidau Rukiya, he was one of the players that forced the really nice draw. If there is one player which could potentially move to better places, it is definitely Ververs.


Holhot United
Suggested Lineup (4-3-3): Image Osama Major, 28 (GK); Image Nelle Bradford, 35 (LB); Konile Trasa, 35 (CB); Pilvi Koolen, 35 (CB); Image Orzsebet Sághi, 28 (RB); Orlando Nelson, 33 (CM, AM); Image EDGAR Nieves Liñares, 30 (DM); Miina Fitzgerald, 33 (CF, ACM); Image Ramona Porter, 35 (LW); Image Laurence Cropper, 32 (CF); Aliona Venczel, 28 (CF, RW)
Other Players: Image Kiaan Mohamed, 26 (LB); Image Milan Bochte, 28 (RB); Thaddeus Eads, 24 (CB); Damien Morton, 28 (LM, RM); Rod Cox, 34 (LM); Charlene Newman, 31 (CM, DM); Image Matt Barney, 33 (CF (ST)); Prospero Breen, 29 (CF, LW)
Manager: Douglis Nichs, 55
Stadium: Holtin Kash Stadium (cap. 37,250), Holhot, Nitrishi-pai
Team Colours: Magneta (ef01f7)
Nickname: Alomanndies
Play Style: Defence-first

Apex Performance: 11th. 10 Wins, 7 Draws, 13 Losses. 23 GF, 33 GA.
FA Cup Performance: Finals

Player to watch for: Aliona Venczel (CF/RW)
Venczel was the hero that scored Holhot their FA Cup victory, and would certainly be the player to watch in a rapidly aging squad. Contributing 12 goals last cycle, they were a valuable source of goals for the club in general. Of course, for a club which has been really defensive and don't score many goals, Venczel does a really good job. Just that you wonder whether the club actually plays 4-3-3.


Matchday 16
Pacifica 0–0 Kistina Galaxy
Mancodas Athletic FC 3–2 Holhot United

Dalaris City 3–3 Trimidau Rukiya
Dury FC 1–6 Fiskadaha FC
Sarim Potato FC 5–2 Dalaris Sports FC
Bikarish 1–1 FC United of Mancodas
Holhot City 0–1 Armed Forces FC
Mancodas City 3–3 Cochin FC

Matchday 17
Fiskadaha FC 1–3 Pacifica
Holhot United 1–5 Mancodas City

Cochin FC 0–1 Holhot City
Armed Forces FC 2–3 Bikarish
FC United of Mancodas 0–0 Sarim Potato FC
Dalaris Sports FC 4–2 Dury FC
Kistina Galaxy 3–2 Trimidau Rukiya
Mancodas Athletic FC 5–0 Dalaris City

Matchday 18
Pacifica 1–1 Dalaris Sports FC
Holhot City 1–0 Holhot United

Dalaris City 3–2 Kistina Galaxy
Trimidau Rukiya 2–3 Fiskadaha FC
Dury FC 0–1 FC United of Mancodas
Sarim Potato FC 4–2 Armed Forces FC
Bikarish 4–2 Cochin FC
Mancodas City 2–1 Mancodas Athletic FC
Take your time to enjoy these 3 weeks of results. Please, just take your time and look. If you needed time to rage, drink beer, vomit, or I don't know what you need to do, just do it. A bunch of fans raged over the entire 3 weeks, simply because some of these results were absolutely disgusting. If this happened in another league, the managers would probably be scared of their positions. Dury FC losing 1-6 at home? Pacifica defeating Fiskadaha FC 1-3? Dalaris City getting trashed 5-0? Sarim Potato FC getting held by FC United? Of course, this meant that with the crazy results, the race for the IFCF positions gets even more crazier by the minute, and clubs are getting even more desparate to repair their form, while dealing with the injuries that are coming through. For Holhot United, the 3 matchdays didn't end as well for them. A tough game against the defending champions, getting trashed at home by the Sky Blues, and then, finishing up with a narrow loss to their city rivals - all 3 aren't good results to live with. Pacifica got a little nicer - that 3-1 win over Fiskadaha FC is really a good result. It was completely one of those games where Silian Parker's strategy got absolutely thrown apart, and the capital club got torn apart tactically. Enough said.

Matchday 19
Friday
Mancodas City 1–2 Dalaris City

Saturday
Holhot United 0–1 Bikarish
Mancodas Athletic FC 1–0 Holhot City
Cochin FC 0–2 Sarim Potato FC
Armed Forces FC 2–3 Dury FC

Sunday
FC United of Mancodas 3–3 Pacifica
Dalaris Sports FC 1–4 Trimidau Rukiya
Fiskadaha FC 0–0 Kistina Galaxy

At this point in time, the IFCF race got a really bad news - that due to the garbage performance of the Poafmersian clubs, the association got kicked out of the top 32, and therefore, are returning to having 1 CL spot. In a relatively tight race, that isn't good news, and a bunch of teams tried to change tactics in order to get there. For some, like Trimidau Rukiya and Dalaris City, the changes worked, albeit only for 1 match. For others, like Fiskadaha FC, it wasn't as great as it could be. Mancodas Athletic FC continued their stunning run to the top of the table, obtaining yet another win to open a 7 point lead ahead of their city rivals.

Matchday 20
Saturday
Pacifica 2–3 Armed Forces FC
Sarim Potato FC 0–3 Holhot United

Dalaris City 1–3 Fiskadaha FC
Kistina Galaxy 0–0 Dalaris Sports FC
Trimidau Rukiya 1–0 FC United of Mancodas
Dury FC 0–1 Cochin FC

Sunday
Bikarish 0–0 Mancodas Athletic FC
Holhot City 0–0 Mancodas City
With 20 matches gone, the title race has gotten a little more tight. FC United lost their game, but both Mancodas Athletic FC and Mancodas City have failed to get in their required wins, and so the gap on the top remains similar. Elsewhere, Sadi that has said his players need to "try harder" following the defeat at home against strugglers Cochin FC, while Silian Parker rallys his players following the 3-1 victory at the Dalaris State Stadium. With the Wanderers holding the Red Devils to a goalless draw on Sunday, only 5 points separate 2nd placed Mancodas City from 8th placed Fiskadaha FC.

Matchday 21
Saturday
Holhot United 0–1 Dury FC
Cochin FC 2–5 Pacifica

Holhot City 0–1 Dalaris City
Mancodas City 2–1 Bikarish

Sunday
Mancodas Athletic FC 2–1 Sarim Potato FC
Armed Forces FC 0–2 Trimidau Rukiya
Dalaris Sports FC 1–3 Fiskadaha FC

Monday
FC United of Mancodas 2–2 Kistina Galaxy

So, at this stage, how has Pacifica and Holhot United been doing? Pacifica is definitely getting into the safer zones, especially with that 5-2 win in Cochin bringing them to 29 points, 11 off 14th placed Holhot United. Holhot United might be putting themselves in danger with the spate of poorer results, but they have the depth to pull themselves out of whatever lies ahead of them. The really intersting results came at the top, after Mancodas City continued their amazing bounce back with a 2-1 victory over Bikarish, while Mancodas Athletic FC continue to run on top with a 2-1 victory over close rivals Sarim Potato FC.

Matchday 22
Saturday
Dalaris City 1–1 Dalaris Sports FC
Fiskadaha FC 4–0 FC United of Mancodas
Kistina Galaxy 3–0 Armed Forces FC
Trimidau Rukiya 0–1 Cochin FC
Pacifica 3–0 Holhot United

Sunday
Dury FC 1–2 Mancodas Athletic FC
Sarim Potato FC 2–2 Mancodas City
Bikarish 4–2 Holhot City

# Apex S10 Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Mancodas Athletic FC 22 15 4 3 46 24 +22 49
2 Mancodas City 22 11 6 5 56 39 +17 39
3 Dalaris City 22 11 5 6 34 31 +3 38
4 Fiskadaha FC 22 11 3 8 44 33 +11 36
5 FC United of Mancodas 22 10 6 6 25 24 +1 36
6 Dury FC 22 11 3 8 40 40 0 36
7 Bikarish 22 10 5 7 31 30 +1 35
8 Pacifica 22 8 8 6 45 39 +6 32
9 Sarim Potato FC 22 7 10 5 34 28 +6 31
10 Trimidau Rukiya 22 8 5 9 40 39 +1 29
11 Holhot City 22 7 6 9 18 24 −6 27
12 Kistina Galaxy 22 6 7 9 21 24 −3 25
13 Armed Forces FC 22 6 5 11 23 33 −10 23
14 Holhot United 22 4 6 12 11 23 −12 18
15 Dalaris Sports FC 22 3 7 12 24 42 −18 16
16 Cochin FC 22 3 4 15 25 44 −19 13
Okay, give me a moment to catch these results. The Red Devils did another convincing victory over Dury FC to solidify their position at the top of the table, while Mancodas City leads the chasing pack. Fiskadaha FC recovered to 4th place, while FC United and Dury FC is now sitting outside the IFCF spots on goal difference. At the bottom, it seems that Cochin FC, Dalaris Sport FC and Holhot United are the 3 to fight for the 2 spots and 1 playoff spot. Other clubs like Trimidau Rukiya and Kistina Galaxy are struggling to get into the top half, with Pacifica and FC United now in a solid position to end their season on a high.
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Postby PotatoFarmers » Sun Mar 13, 2022 8:39 pm

FA Cup
Typically, this section will include some mention of the IFCF results, but because the IFCF was a disaster, we figured that ignoring it was a better option :/

Anyways, first 2 rounds involving teams from Glory League, Honour League and Challenge League are as follows:

Round 1
(GYL)             Bishtas Jaska   1–1   Anderson FC               (HNL)  
(GYL) Chestervale 3–2 Daksa Hornets (HNL)
(GYL) Dakahs Nakahi 2–1 Florentian Jasha (HNL)
(GYL) Darcon Mancodas FC 1–0 Gikashiar Ballers (HNL)
(GYL) Darimau Hasha 2–1 Golask Jaraim (HNL)
(HNL) Jackson Galaxy 2–3 Dikarisa Galaxy (GYL)
(HNL) Katerine Dolas 1–2 Doche Bangsa (GYL)
(GYL) DSK United 2–0 Kibinas (HNL)
(HNL) Mansity Dalaris 0–2 Ghajs FC (GYL)
(HNL) Mapletish FC 2–1 Hoash Rangers (GYL)
(GYL) Holkan City 0–1 Nakartian FC (HNL)
(HNL) Shihs City 0–2 Paishi-jak Country (GYL)
(GYL) Pats United 2–1 Sitisa Country (HNL)
(HNL) Sohaka Recrational Club 2–3 Ramasdia Kiash (GYL)
(GYL) Red Gikashiar 3–1 Dolash County FC (HNL)
(HNL) Farmers United 0–4 Sitisa University (GYL)
(HNL) Joltum FC 0–2 Hakartas City (GYL)
(HNL) Niasti Hanada 1–2 Kavalti Rangers (GYL)
(GYL) Jankla Rangers 4–1 Draquline FC (HNL)
(GYL) Sohaka Pro FC 2–1 Homast Littia (HNL)


Round 1 Replay
(HNL)               Anderson FC    1–2    Bishtas Jaska             (GYL)



Round 2
(GYL)               Chestervale   2–3   Kisha Agureo FC           (CHL)  
(GYL) Pats United 2–3 Real Didari (CHL)
(CHL) Evergranda Homs 3–2 Red Gikashiar (GYL)
(GYL) Darimau Hasha 3–1 Bikasha (CHL)
(CHL) Guangkok City 0–1 Ramasdia Kiash (GYL)
(GYL) Bishtas Jaska 2–4 Kavalti Rangers (GYL)
(GYL) Sohaka Pro FC 2–1 Bakarisha Chonta (CHL)
(GYL) Doche Bangsa 0–3 DSK United (GYL)
(CHL) Shishada United 1–1 Chochas FC (CHL)
(CHL) Kinabitan 0–0 Sarim Doan Naksa (CHL)
(CHL) Madaris Country 3–0 Craza Wanderers (CHL)
(GYL) Sitisa University 1–0 Jankla Rangers (GYL)
(CHL) Gikashiar City FC 1–1 Dakahs Nakahi (GYL)
(GYL) Ghajs FC 0–0 Paishi-jak Country (GYL)
(CHL) Notarsihan FC 3–2 Nakartian FC (HNL)
(HNL) Mapletish FC 0–3 Darcon Mancodas FC (GYL)
(GYL) Hakartas City 0–2 Madaris United (CHL)
(GYL) Dikarisa Galaxy 1–3 Nakarshi United (CHL)
(CHL) Paishi-jak City 1–1 Forche United (CHL)
(CHL) PF University 2–4 Didari City (CHL)


(CHL)                Chochas FC    3–1    Shishada United           (CHL)  
(CHL) Sarim Doan Naksa 0–2 Kinabitan (CHL)
(GYL) Dakahs Nakahi 1–0 Gikashiar City FC (CHL)
(GYL) Paishi-jak Country 1–0 Ghajs FC (GYL)
(CHL) Forche United 0–2 Paishi-jak City (CHL)


Round 3
A total of 48 teams were participating in this round. In particular, the 20 winners from Round 2, all 16 Supreme League teams, and 12 teams from the Apex, participated in the round. The 4 teams who were extempted were namely: Mancodas Athletic FC, Fiskadaha FC, Dalaris City, and Holhot United.

(CHL)           Paishi-jak City   0–1   FC United of Mancodas     (AEX)  
(SEL) Donbester 2–0 Madaris Country (CHL)
(SEL) Jote United 1–0 Didari United (SEL)
(SEL) Totalaha 3–0 Paishi-jak Country (GYL)
(SEL) Jottim FC 2–0 Darcon Mancodas FC (GYL)
(GYL) Ramasdia Kiash 0–2 Kavalti River FC (SEL)
(SEL) Hoash Celtic 5–1 Didari City (CHL)
(GYL) Sohaka Pro FC 3–2 Rama Holma (SEL)
(AEX) Holhot City 2–0 Honas FC (SEL)
(AEX) Bikarish 4–0 Armed Forces FC (AEX)
(GYL) Dakahs Nakahi 1–1 Sitisa University (GYL)
(AEX) Dury FC 1–2 Sarim Potato FC (AEX)
(AEX) Trimidau Rukiya 4–1 Chochas FC (CHL)
(SEL) Derby United 5–2 Sochra Mudra FC (SEL)
(AEX) Dalaris Sports FC 2–3 Pacifica (AEX)
(GYL) Darimau Hasha 3–1 Madaris United (CHL)
(SEL) Forte Agureo FC 0–0 Kinabitan (CHL)
(CHL) Notarsihan FC 2–2 Mancodas City (AEX)
(GYL) Kavalti Rangers 2–1 Real Didari (CHL)
(AEX) Cochin FC 1–1 Kistina Galaxy (AEX)
(GYL) DSK United 1–2 Offsdi Dalas (SEL)
(CHL) Evergranda Homs 2–1 Nakarshi United (CHL)
(SEL) Trimidau Naksa 2–1 Doria City FC (SEL)
(CHL) Kisha Agureo FC 3–2 Offsdi Galaxy (SEL)

The biggest match of the round belongs to Dury FC vs Sarim Potato FC. Both are strong teams in the Apex, fighting to squeeze themselves into the IFCF. In particular, for Sarim Potato FC, given their poorer performance in the league thus far, hence they put in a really strong squad rather than try to rotate their players. In the end, Sarim Potato FC, through goals from Mika Toyotomi-Bariain and Parjazu, got the 2-1 victory against Dury FC. Mancodas City sufferred as shock draw against Notarsihan FC, forcing a replay back to the Camp of Power. Other results were generally more normal and expected, with most Apex teams winning their games against lower tier opposition.

Round 3 Replay
(GYL)         Sitisa University    1–1 p  Dakahs Nakahi             (GYL)  (1–1 FT · 1–3 pen)
(CHL) Kinabitan 0–2 Forte Agureo FC (SEL)
(AEX) Mancodas City 1–0 Notarsihan FC (CHL)
(AEX) Kistina Galaxy 3–0 Cochin FC (AEX)

And the replay went pretty normally, other than the fact that Dakahs Nakahi and Sitisa University sent the first game of the Cup to penalties, a surprising statistic.

Round 4
(AEX)     FC United of Mancodas    3–0    Darimau Hasha             (GYL)  
(SEL) Jote United 0–2 Jottim FC (SEL)
(SEL) Donbester 2–0 Totalaha (SEL)
(SEL) Derby United 3–1 Kisha Agureo FC (CHL)
(AEX) Sarim Potato FC 0–1 e Hoash Celtic (SEL) (0–0 FT)
(GYL) Dakahs Nakahi 3–2 Evergranda Homs (CHL)
(GYL) Sohaka Pro FC 1–0 Pacifica (AEX)
(SEL) Trimidau Naksa 1–2 e Trimidau Rukiya (AEX) (1–1 FT)
(AEX) Kistina Galaxy p 1–1 Mancodas City (AEX) (1–1 FT · 5–4 pen)
(GYL) Kavalti Rangers 0–1 Bikarish (AEX)
(SEL) Forte Agureo FC 1–0 Holhot City (AEX)
(SEL) Kavalti River FC 2–0 Offsdi Dalas (SEL)

The drama officially begins in Round 4, where Hoash Celtic handed Sarim Potato FC a dressing down. So did Sohaka Pro FC, who surprised Pacifica by being absolutely reliant on set pieces. Trimidau Rukiya laboured to extra time to defeat Trimidau Naksa in the first of 2 derbies in the round, while Kistina Galaxy surprised many pundits and observers with a penalty victory over Mancodas City. Holhot City fielded a relatively rotated squad, and was quite surprised to only be a goal down against Forte Agureo FC, given the age of the players.

Round 5
(AEX)             Holhot United    3–1    Hoash Celtic              (SEL)  
(AEX) Fiskadaha FC 0–1 FC United of Mancodas (AEX)
(SEL) Derby United 2–1 Sohaka Pro FC (GYL)
(SEL) Donbester 2–3 Kavalti River FC (SEL)
(AEX) Dalaris City 4–0 Bikarish (AEX)
(SEL) Jottim FC 1–2 Holhot City (AEX)
(GYL) Dakahs Nakahi p 3–3 Kistina Galaxy (AEX) (2–2 FT · 4–1 pen)
(AEX) Trimidau Rukiya 2–1 Mancodas Athletic FC (AEX)

Dakahs Nakahi became the Glory League's sole representative in the quarterfinals after a shocking penalty win over Kistina Galaxy. With an odds of 1000/1, Kistina Galaxy slumped to an elimination that was totally unexpected, given the manner in which they defeat Mancodas City in the previous round. But the ultimate surprise came from FC United, who became the last Mancodas team standing with their 1-0 victory over Fiskadaha FC. With just half of the final 8 coming from the Apex, the FA Cup would finals surely be a really exciting one.

Quarterfinals
(SEL)              Derby United    0–3    Kavalti River FC          (SEL)  
(AEX) FC United of Mancodas 0–2 Dalaris City (AEX)
(AEX) Trimidau Rukiya 1–1 p Dakahs Nakahi (GYL) (0–0 FT · 5–6 pen)
(AEX) Holhot United 3–0 Holhot City (AEX)

The Holhot derby ended in one sided fashion, with Holhot United producing an unexpectedly solid performance to grab a convincing 3-0 win. Meanwhile, Dakahs Nakahi and their performance at penalties continue, with another 6-5 penalty win in Trimidau. Dalaris City and Kavalti River FC complete the remainder of the sides.

Semifinals
(GYL)             Dakahs Nakahi    1–2    Dalaris City              (AEX)   1–1   0–1 
(AEX) Holhot United 8–2 Kavalti River FC (SEL) 5–2 3–0

In the end, it became an all Apex affair. Dakahs Nakahi wasn't good enough to beat Dalaris City over two legs, while Holhot United's desparation to defend the title continues to show with a solid performance against Supreme League side Kavalti River FC.
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Armed Forces FC
Suggested Lineup (3-5-2 (3-4-1-2)): Severina Mateev, 37 (GK); Peter Parkson, 26 (LB, CB); Eli McArthur, 31 (CB, DM); Erin Vance, 30 (CB); Rosario Mclaughlin, 31 (DM, LB); Terezia Campos, 33 (DM, CM); Néstor Schuchard, 28 (DM, CM); Lonny Brooks, 30 (DM, RB); Hugo Wortham, 26 (ACM); Azaziah Paget, 34 (CF); Keld Papp, 28 (CF)
Other Players: Milkah Ferguson, 28 (GK); Julia Wagner, 35 (CB); Manel Episcopo, 25 (RB); Marje Laakkonen, 24 (LB); Nkosazana Barta, 33 (AM, CM); Hirah Ojeda, 33 (CF)
Manager: Heinrike Hahn, 58
Stadium: Warriors Stadia (cap. 38,000), Jackinson, Tikhas
Team Colours: Black and Green
Nickname: Warriors
Play Style: Defense first

Supreme League Performance: 1st. 18 Wins, 5 Draws, 7 Losses. 44 GF, 22 GA.
FA Cup Performance: Round 4


FC United of Mancodas
Suggested Lineup (4-1-2-1-2): Suzanne Trengove, 30 (GK); Mentor Siegel, 31 (LB, CB); Morvarid Mottershead, 25 (CB); Lazine Hansberg, 34 (CB); Karina Mayo, 34 (RB, RM); Callie Franco, 34 (DM, CB); Jikari Yanstia, 31 (LM, CM); Janie Warwrick, 30 (RM); Jockie Doran, 26 (CM, AM); Douglas Jackson, 27 (CF); Miiosz Mullen, 27 (CF)
Other Players: Zita Geary, 25 (GK); Han Engin, 27 (RB (DR)); Bonifacio Macaulay, 25 (RB); Euphemios Andela, 26 (LB); Jessi Jay, 22 (CB); Lily Havelka, 34 (CM); Leontiy Seet, 22 (RW)
Manager: Johnathan Istira, 52
Stadium: United Park (cap. 61,000), Greater Mancodas, Cochas
Team Colours: Indigo (583cbd)
Nickname: Purple Eagles
Play Style: Defensive-oriented

Supreme League Performance: 2nd. 18 wins, 4 draws, 8 losses. 42 GF, 26 GA.
FA Cup Performance: Round 3


Matchday 23
Bikarish 3–2 Dalaris City
Holhot City 1–4 Sarim Potato FC
Mancodas City 2–2 Dury FC
Mancodas Athletic FC 0–0 Pacifica
Holhot United 3–3 Trimidau Rukiya
Cochin FC 2–3 Kistina Galaxy
Armed Forces FC 0–1 Fiskadaha FC
FC United of Mancodas 2–1 Dalaris Sports FC


Matchday 24
Dalaris City 3–2 FC United of Mancodas
Dalaris Sports FC 1–0 Armed Forces FC
Fiskadaha FC 2–2 Cochin FC
Kistina Galaxy 0–0 Holhot United
Trimidau Rukiya 1–1 Mancodas Athletic FC
Pacifica 1–2 Mancodas City
Dury FC 2–2 Holhot City
Sarim Potato FC 1–3 Bikarish


Matchday 25
Sarim Potato FC 3–3 Dalaris City
Bikarish 2–4 Dury FC
Holhot City 1–1 Pacifica
Mancodas City 2–4 Trimidau Rukiya
Mancodas Athletic FC 0–1 Kistina Galaxy
Holhot United 1–2 Fiskadaha FC
Cochin FC 1–0 Dalaris Sports FC
Armed Forces FC 0–1 FC United of Mancodas


Matchday 26
Dalaris City 1–0 Armed Forces FC
FC United of Mancodas 1–1 Cochin FC
Dalaris Sports FC 0–1 Holhot United
Fiskadaha FC 1–2 Mancodas Athletic FC
Kistina Galaxy 1–3 Mancodas City
Trimidau Rukiya 0–0 Holhot City
Pacifica 1–3 Bikarish
Dury FC 1–5 Sarim Potato FC


Matchday 27
Dury FC 1–0 Dalaris City
Sarim Potato FC 4–2 Pacifica
Bikarish 3–2 Trimidau Rukiya
Holhot City 1–2 Kistina Galaxy
Mancodas City 0–0 Fiskadaha FC
Mancodas Athletic FC 3–1 Dalaris Sports FC
Holhot United 1–1 FC United of Mancodas
Cochin FC 0–2 Armed Forces FC


Matchday 28
Dalaris City 3–4 Cochin FC
Armed Forces FC 0–0 Holhot United
FC United of Mancodas 0–2 Mancodas Athletic FC
Dalaris Sports FC 0–3 Mancodas City
Fiskadaha FC 0–0 Holhot City
Kistina Galaxy 0–1 Bikarish
Trimidau Rukiya 2–5 Sarim Potato FC
Pacifica 3–4 Dury FC


Matchday 29
Pacifica 3–4 Dalaris City
Dury FC 4–2 Trimidau Rukiya
Sarim Potato FC 0–0 Kistina Galaxy
Bikarish 1–2 Fiskadaha FC
Holhot City 1–1 Dalaris Sports FC
Mancodas City 0–0 FC United of Mancodas
Mancodas Athletic FC 0–2 Armed Forces FC
Holhot United 2–0 Cochin FC


Matchday 30
Dalaris City 4–4 Holhot United
Cochin FC 1–3 Mancodas Athletic FC
Armed Forces FC 3–2 Mancodas City
FC United of Mancodas 0–0 Holhot City
Dalaris Sports FC 0–2 Bikarish
Fiskadaha FC 3–1 Sarim Potato FC
Kistina Galaxy 0–0 Dury FC
Trimidau Rukiya 3–2 Pacifica


Final Table
# Apex S10 Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Mancodas Athletic FC 30 19 6 5 57 31 +26 63 Champions, IFCF CL, FFI LdV
2 Bikarish 30 16 5 9 49 42 +7 53 IFCF ChC, FFI LdV
3 Mancodas City 30 14 9 7 70 50 +20 51 IFCF ChC, FFI TdC
4 Fiskadaha FC 30 15 6 9 55 40 +15 51 IFCF ChC
5 Dury FC 30 15 6 9 58 56 +2 51
6 Dalaris City 30 14 7 9 54 51 +3 49
7 FC United of Mancodas 30 12 10 8 32 32 0 46
8 Sarim Potato FC 30 11 12 7 57 43 +14 45
9 Trimidau Rukiya 30 10 8 12 57 59 −2 38
10 Kistina Galaxy 30 9 10 11 28 31 −3 37
11 Pacifica 30 8 10 12 58 60 −2 34
12 Armed Forces FC 30 9 6 15 30 39 −9 33
13 Holhot City 30 7 12 11 24 34 −10 33
14 Holhot United 30 6 11 13 23 33 −10 29 P/R Playoffs
15 Cochin FC 30 5 6 19 36 60 −24 21 Relegated
16 Dalaris Sports FC 30 4 8 18 28 55 −27 20 Relegated


# SL S10 Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Derby United 30 20 7 3 60 31 +29 67 Champions, IFCF LBCT
2 Kavalti River FC 30 19 5 6 85 55 +30 62 IFCF LBCT

3 Jottim FC 30 19 5 6 57 27 +30 62 IFCF LBCT, P/R Playoffs
4 Trimidau Naksa 30 18 6 6 67 39 +28 60
5 Donbester 30 14 10 6 62 44 +18 52
6 Sochra Mudra FC 30 14 6 10 72 64 +8 48
7 Jote United 30 13 7 10 58 57 +1 46
8 Hoash Celtic 30 13 7 10 43 43 0 46
9 Honas FC 30 11 6 13 60 81 −21 39
10 Rama Holma 30 11 5 14 45 48 −3 38
11 Totalaha 30 8 8 14 33 42 −9 32
12 Offsdi Dalas 30 8 3 19 54 76 −22 27
13 Forte Agureo FC 30 5 10 15 33 47 −14 25
14 Doria City FC 30 6 6 18 47 64 −17 24
15 Didari United 30 7 3 20 17 49 −32 24 Relegated
16 Offsdi Galaxy 30 4 6 20 48 74 −26 18 Relegated


FA Cup Finals
(AEX)              Dalaris City    2–0    Holhot United             (AEX)
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About the Professional Basketball League
The saying out there is that Poafmersia is just a nation for one big sport - football. While that is true, a large variety of other sports do have significant communities in the nation, and the communities are trying to find their way to build up a more organised leagues in the country. The Poafmersian Basketball Association (PFBA), in conjunction with aspiring professional and semi-professional basketball players, have been in discussion for many years on what remains the best Poafmersian football format for an aspiring league in Poafmersia. In the end, the league agreed on a 5-season trial for a new system, featuring a mini promotion/relegation format, as well as a post-season playoffs format. In an aim of spicing things up, the league also agreed for a split season format, with a final championship cup to decide the year's winner. The inaugural season will begin as the 2112-2113 season, comprising the 2112 PBL Fall Season, the 2113 PBL Spring Season, and the 2113 Summer Cup.

The Professional Basketball League will comprise of 18 teams. They are: Bikarish Blazers, Cochin Greyhats, Dalaris Wizards, Didari Hornets, Dury Rangers, Fiskadaha Knights, Holhot Spurs, Jottim Wolves, Kingsford Archers, Kistina Royals, Madaris Rockets, Mancodas Bears, Mudra Kings, Naksa Pelicans, Offsdi Hawks, Rukiya Warriors, Sarim Celtic, Sitisa Wanderers. These are based off townships/cities in Poafmersia, and are considered as independent non-profit teams as per the League's regulations.


2112 PBL Fall Season Recap

Regular Season
_# 2112 PBL Fall         Pld    W   L    PF   PA   PD    Win %  
1 Cochin Greyhats 34 21 13 2717 2611 +106 0.618 — 73–64 79–62 73–70 75–92 61–81 84–57 77–73 83–94 78–65 76–82 82–71 91–79 80–72 89–86 76–74 81–78 69–76
2 Didari Hornets 34 20 14 2664 2637 +27 0.588 79–94 — 94–91 83–75 67–84 90–76 71–80 75–80 80–81 79–84 85–68 75–79 83–81 74–67 76–73 77–69 72–62 90–77
3 Jottim Wolves 34 20 14 2710 2724 −14 0.588 78–100 84–82 — 90–85 79–88 91–76 74–94 75–73 67–92 66–96 87–88 74–66 77–75 92–84 59–81 88–52 76–61 81–77
4 Dalaris Wizards 34 19 15 2704 2590 +114 0.559 82–80 81–56 77–96 — 58–89 68–72 77–63 92–95 69–103 75–84 80–78 79–76 85–64 97–86 84–75 89–82 80–66 83–74
5 Kistina Royals 34 19 15 2766 2660 +106 0.559 91–76 88–89 92–77 82–79 — 70–73 75–54 81–83 60–66 96–92 73–84 94–77 90–73 78–92 76–101 61–71 94–73 74–89
6 Rukiya Warriors 34 19 15 2640 2637 +3 0.559 78–83 83–63 66–72 77–94 70–78 — 77–101 90–83 62–85 76–82 83–80 66–65 79–67 79–82 80–69 95–70 67–62 81–63
7 Offsdi Hawks 34 18 16 2694 2723 −29 0.529 72–94 82–85 88–90 78–77 75–81 83–91 — 63–90 89–80 98–81 99–95 56–85 72–59 96–93 72–77 65–83 86–76 93–76
8 Mudra Kings 34 18 16 2639 2723 −84 0.529 84–79 62–88 80–78 58–83 76–73 76–73 81–62 — 90–91 77–90 66–67 58–80 74–68 67–84 70–94 102–94 73–71 78–92
9 Holhot Spurs 34 18 16 2688 2694 −6 0.529 78–67 94–82 77–89 71–102 92–89 61–78 64–80 59–76 — 77–79 95–73 67–89 66–94 70–93 99–64 76–77 76–95 75–71
10 Naksa Pelicans 34 18 16 2664 2681 −17 0.529 62–78 68–112 67–70 59–67 67–76 86–72 63–75 82–86 82–68 — 95–80 64–91 84–74 74–75 77–64 83–84 70–78 82–71
11 Sitisa Wanderers 34 18 16 2660 2668 −8 0.529 79–76 80–52 81–76 66–62 89–84 80–78 74–89 90–70 66–77 63–91 — 91–69 60–66 86–81 62–83 74–84 90–73 77–74
12 Bikarish Blazers 34 15 19 2639 2748 −109 0.441 82–78 79–84 81–89 67–87 90–77 79–90 78–101 102–95 91–81 64–82 83–75 — 78–69 69–83 73–66 78–76 67–66 88–98
13 Dury Rangers 34 15 19 2675 2608 +67 0.441 89–76 72–83 82–72 95–82 78–74 89–73 68–98 79–82 92–66 110–65 79–74 96–67 — 76–65 94–85 61–72 70–82 92–71
14 Kingsford Archers 34 15 19 2704 2735 −31 0.441 81–89 79–59 70–75 79–66 69–83 79–81 96–84 85–87 97–99 68–91 74–88 71–68 78–76 — 67–79 89–86 70–90 76–82
15 Sarim Celtic 34 14 20 2612 2647 −35 0.412 87–76 65–71 76–79 65–84 98–74 73–75 90–69 72–56 61–94 74–84 89–76 82–95 83–75 59–80 — 71–83 75–94 85–80
16 Fiskadaha Knights 34 13 21 2612 2682 −70 0.382 62–77 84–86 78–91 81–76 76–90 74–83 99–58 72–74 76–65 91–96 75–96 90–72 59–91 71–80 77–67 — 70–91 87–56
17 Madaris Rockets 34 13 21 2680 2659 +21 0.382 84–85 79–80 86–83 65–96 78–79 86–94 73–79 102–98 65–70 72–73 73–80 93–58 78–75 88–90 71–73 85–72 — 85–76
18 Mancodas Bears 34 13 21 2613 2654 −41 0.382 67–82 63–78 80–82 62–63 74–80 92–65 66–83 60–66 66–79 96–64 71–68 113–82 84–67 96–69 76–70 63–61 81–99 —


With no prior season as basis, the league opted for a simple double round-robin for the first season. Since the number of games played is similar to the number of games played in the final format, the teams were well satisfied of such a format. The first season was largely a trial run for many teams, and only the champions managed to squeeze past the 60% win rate. While that was largely expected, given how teams were largely equal in level for the starting season, there were lots of early favourites that fell out of the playoffs, such as the Kingsford Archers, Dury Rangers, and the Fiskadaha Knights. Mancodas Bears fell to the bottom of the chart, with 13 wins not enough to lift them out of the bottom position. In the end, it was Didari Hornets, Cochin Greyhats, Jottim Wolves, and Dalaris Wizards who got themselves into the Upper Bracket, a relatively easier path to the playoff final.

Post-season Playoffs
At the end of every season, the top 10 teams will progress to the playoffs. In particular, the top 4 teams will enter the Upper Bracket, while the next 6 teams will enter the Lower Bracket. Its a double elimination format, all the way up to the finals. The playoffs is best-of-7 playoff. The home team for the first (and therefore, the 7th fixture of a matchup if needed) is decided based on the regular season ranking.

Upper & Lower Bracket Round 1
Match 1
Didari Hornets (01) 81–69 Dalaris Wizards (04) (Didari Hornets lead the series 1-0)
Cochin Greyhats (02) 85–80 Jottim Wolves (03) (Cochin Greyhats lead the series 1-0)
Offsdi Hawks (07) 66–65 Naksa Pelicans (10) (Offsdi Hawks lead the series 1-0)
Mudra Kings (08) 100–63 Holhot Spurs (09) (Mudra Kings lead the series 1-0)

Match 2
Dalaris Wizards (04) 62–79 Didari Hornets (01) (Didari Hornets lead the series 2-0)
Jottim Wolves (03) 74–71 Cochin Greyhats (02) (Series tied 1-1)
Naksa Pelicans (10) 61–64 Offsdi Hawks (07) (Offsdi Hawks lead the series 2-0)
Holhot Spurs (09) 74–88 Mudra Kings (08) (Mudra Kings lead the series 2-0)

Match 3
Didari Hornets (01) 91–70 Dalaris Wizards (04) (Didari Hornets lead the series 3-0)
Cochin Greyhats (02) 76–65 Jottim Wolves (03) (Cochin Greyhats lead the series 2-1)
Offsdi Hawks (07) 77–70 Naksa Pelicans (10) (Offsdi Hawks lead the series 3-0)
Mudra Kings (08) 68–81 Holhot Spurs (09) (Mudra Kings lead the series 2-1)

Match 4
Dalaris Wizards (04) 74–81 Didari Hornets (01) (Didari Hornets wins the series 4-0)
Jottim Wolves (03) 70–72 Cochin Greyhats (02) (Cochin Greyhats lead the series 3-1)
Naksa Pelicans (10) 66–64 Offsdi Hawks (07) (Offsdi Hawks lead the series 3-1)
Holhot Spurs (09) 57–88 Mudra Kings (08) (Mudra Kings lead the series 3-1)

Match 5
Cochin Greyhats (02) 83–78 Jottim Wolves (03) (Cochin Greyhats wins the series 4-1)
Offsdi Hawks (07) 71–60 Naksa Pelicans (10) (Offsdi Hawks wins the series 4-1)
Mudra Kings (08) 92–81 Holhot Spurs (09) (Mudra Kings wins the series 4-1)

Upper Bracket
Didari Hornets (01) 4-0 Dalaris Wizards (04)
Cochin Greyhats (02) 4-1 Jottim Wolves (03)
Winners advance to Upper Bracket Finals. Losers drop to Lower Bracket Round 3

Lower Bracket
Offsdi Hawks (07) 4-1 Naksa Pelicans (10)
Mudra Kings (08) 4-1 Holhot Spurs (09)
Winners advance to Lower Bracket Round 2. Losers are eliminated as joint 9th.

7th to 10th seeds all ended the season with 18 wins and 16 losses. Well, so did Sitisa Wanderers, who lost out due to tiebreakers (Head-to-head before Points Difference) against the remaining 4 teams. As such, many expected the lower bracket to be a little more exciting and close, but the Hawks and the Kings defeated the Pelicans and Spurs 4-1 respectively. Even in the upper bracket, there wasn't a Game 6 to look forward too either, as Didari Hornets won their first 4 games to wrap up the series, while the Greyhats came back strong after a scare in Game 2 to wrap up the series 4-1.

Lower Bracket Round 2
Match 1
Kistina Royals (05) 80–77 Offsdi Hawks (07) (Kistina Royals lead the series 1-0)
Rukiya Warriors (06) 90–57 Mudra Kings (08) (Rukiya Warriors lead the series 1-0)

Match 2
Offsdi Hawks (07) 75–76 Kistina Royals (05) (Kistina Royals lead the series 2-0)
Mudra Kings (08) 79–96 Rukiya Warriors (06) (Rukiya Warriors lead the series 2-0)

Match 3
Kistina Royals (05) 78–69 Offsdi Hawks (07) (Kistina Royals lead the series 3-0)
Rukiya Warriors (06) 65–76 Mudra Kings (08) (Rukiya Warriors lead the series 2-1)

Match 4
Offsdi Hawks (07) 64–82 Kistina Royals (05) (Kistina Royals wins the series 4-0)
Mudra Kings (08) 81–64 Rukiya Warriors (06) (Series tied 2-2)

Match 5
Rukiya Warriors (06) 60–62 Mudra Kings (08) (Mudra Kings lead the series 3-2)

Match 6
Mudra Kings (08) 81–78 Rukiya Warriors (06) (Mudra Kings wins the series 4-2)

Kistina Royals (05) 4-0 Offsdi Hawks (07)
Rukiya Warriors (06) 2-4 Mudra Kings (08)
Kistina Royals & Mudra Kings advance to the Lower Bracket Round 3. Offsdi Hawks and Rukiya Warriors are eliminated as joint-7th.

The Offsdi Hawks started off with 2 really close defeats against the Royals, but the Royals quickly brushed their opponents aside in the final game to wrap up the series. The Rukiya Warriors also started off strong with a 2-0 series lead, but the Mudra Kings fought hard with 4 consecutive wins to snatch the top 6 placing.

Winner Bracket Finals/Lower Bracket Round 3
Match 1
Didari Hornets (01) 86–74 Cochin Greyhats (02) (Didari Hornets lead the series 1-0)
Dalaris Wizards (04) 84–79 Kistina Royals (05) (Dalaris Wizards lead the series 1-0)
Jottim Wolves (03) 71–60 Mudra Kings (08) (Jottim Wolves lead the series 1-0)

Match 2
Cochin Greyhats (02) 88–78 Didari Hornets (01) (Series tied 1-1)
Kistina Royals (05) 55–80 Dalaris Wizards (04) (Dalaris Wizards lead the series 2-0)
Mudra Kings (08) 81–98 Jottim Wolves (03) (Jottim Wolves lead the series 2-0)

Match 3
Didari Hornets (01) 77–69 Cochin Greyhats (02) (Didari Hornets lead the series 2-1)
Dalaris Wizards (04) 60–65 Kistina Royals (05) (Dalaris Wizards lead the series 2-1)
Jottim Wolves (03) 79–66 Mudra Kings (08) (Jottim Wolves lead the series 3-0)

Match 4
Cochin Greyhats (02) 73–76 Didari Hornets (01) (Didari Hornets lead the series 3-1)
Kistina Royals (05) 73–87 Dalaris Wizards (04) (Dalaris Wizards lead the series 3-1)
Mudra Kings (08) 79–73 Jottim Wolves (03) (Jottim Wolves lead the series 3-1)

Match 5
Didari Hornets (01) 69–71 Cochin Greyhats (02) (Didari Hornets lead the series 3-2)
Dalaris Wizards (04) 61–66 Kistina Royals (05) (Dalaris Wizards lead the series 3-2)
Jottim Wolves (03) 98–94 Mudra Kings (08) (Jottim Wolves wins the series 4-1)

Match 6
Cochin Greyhats (02) 72–83 Didari Hornets (01) (Didari Hornets wins the series 4-2)
Kistina Royals (05) 85–82 Dalaris Wizards (04) (Series tied 3-3)

Match 7
Dalaris Wizards (04) 63–95 Kistina Royals (05) (Kistina Royals wins the series 4-3)

Upper Bracket
Didari Hornets (01) 4–2 Cochin Greyhats (02)
Didari Hornets advances to the Grand Finals. Cochin Greyhats will play in the Lower Bracket finals.

Lower Bracket
Dalaris Wizards (04) 3–4 Kistina Royals (05)
Jottim Wolves (03) 4–1 Mudra Kings (08)
Kistina Royals and Jottim Wolves advance to the Lower Bracet semifinals. Dalaris Wizards and Mudra Kings are eliminated as join-5th.

Dalaris Wizards was expected to win their tie easily, but Kistina Royals was determined not to make it as simple by fighting back from being 3-1 down to tie the series 3-3. Going into game 7 in Dalaris, injury blows to the home team meant that they weren't at their best against an in-form Royals, and Kistina Royals finished game 7 beautifully to advance into the Lower Bracket semi-finals. Mudra Kings, on the other hand, was fighting for to beat the 3rd team on the trot in the Lower Bracket, but Jottim Wolves was having none of that, and demolished them 4-1 on aggregate. In the Upper Bracket, Didari Hornets dominated the first 2 games, but the Greyhats slowly improved going into game 3, and fought hard in game 4 and 5 to drag the match into game 6. However, they proved to be no match for the Hornets, who dug deep to clinch game 6 and the first ticket into the Grand Finals.

Lower Bracket Semifinals
Jottim Wolves (03) 91–72 Kistina Royals (05)
Kistina Royals (05) 64–69 Jottim Wolves (03)
Jottim Wolves (03) 83–62 Kistina Royals (05)
Kistina Royals (05) 61–67 Jottim Wolves (03)

Jottim Wolves (03) 4–0 Kistina Royals (05)
Jottim Wolves progress to the Lower Bracket Finals. Kistina Royals is eliminated as 4th.
There was no question of who was the better team in the semifinals, as the Wolves made light work of the Royals to wrap up the series by Game 4.

Lower Bracket Finals
Cochin Greyhats (02) 83–58 Jottim Wolves (03)
Jottim Wolves (03) 65–79 Cochin Greyhats (02)
Cochin Greyhats (02) 70–68 Jottim Wolves (03)
Jottim Wolves (03) 62–68 Cochin Greyhats (02)

Cochin Greyhats (02) 4–0 Jottim Wolves (03)
Cochin Greyhats progress to the Grand Finals. Jottim Wolves is eliminated as 3rd.
Lots of eyebrows were raised when Cochin Greyhats smashed the Jottim Wolves this hard. There seems to be no questions of who was the deserving winner after the first 2 games, and even though thte Wolves fought hard in game 3 and 4, they weren't able to grab a single win, leading to their elimination.

Grand Finals
Didari Hornets (01) 79–69 Cochin Greyhats (02)
Cochin Greyhats (02) 59–81 Didari Hornets (01)
Didari Hornets (01) 88–76 Cochin Greyhats (02)
Cochin Greyhats (02) 76–77 Didari Hornets (01)

Didari Hornets (01) 4–0 Cochin Greyhats (02)
Didari Hornets wins 1st and Cochin Greyhats is 2nd.
Fatigue seems to have set in for the Greyhats, having played a game more. Concentration lapses in the early games, and there was no comeback as the Hornets just pushed harder to go over the line in all 4 games.
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Postby PotatoFarmers » Sat Oct 22, 2022 7:54 am

2113 PBL Spring Season

Regular Season
The regular season was conducted in the Spring season. Given that Poafmersia will participate in the biennial International Basketball Championship, occuring in late Spring/early Summer, the playoffs for the Spring season will be held in Summer, with the Championship Cup being held in late Summer periods. Starting this season, the PBL will adopt a 3 round ABC League system, as agreed upon previously. There are rumours that the 4-upper 6-lower knockout format for the playoffs will be changed upon further discussion; while it is confirmed that there will be such a change, the finalisation of the format might come during the IBC period.

Round 1
# League A              Pld    W   L    PF   PA   PD    Win %                                
1 Didari Hornets 10 9 1 771 679 +92 0.900 — 81–64 63–71 83–61 76–59 64–60
2 Jottim Wolves 10 8 2 802 690 +112 0.800 71–78 — 90–73 62–60 91–74 81–61
3 Kistina Royals 10 6 4 776 760 +16 0.600 85–95 61–100 — 67–77 99–63 87–84
4 Cochin Greyhats 10 4 6 690 715 −25 0.400 72–83 69–74 58–69 — 70–60 82–75
5 Mudra Kings 10 2 8 723 801 −78 0.200 69–78 69–74 69–85 78–67 — 84–87
6 Dalaris Wizards 10 1 9 697 814 −117 0.100 67–70 64–95 61–79 64–74 74–98 —

# League B Pld W L PF PA PD Win %
1 Holhot Spurs 10 8 2 836 759 +77 0.800 — 78–71 80–77 95–94 80–83 75–59
2 Offsdi Hawks 10 7 3 780 703 +77 0.700 67–81 — 73–70 76–66 86–59 84–64
3 Rukiya Warriors 10 5 5 815 769 +46 0.500 91–79 60–78 — 101–60 71–84 121–84
4 Naksa Pelicans 10 5 5 771 798 −27 0.500 68–83 73–94 79–67 — 85–81 75–71
5 Bikarish Blazers 10 3 7 734 816 −82 0.300 83–99 67–86 76–77 60–91 — 83–74
6 Sitisa Wanderers 10 2 8 716 807 −91 0.200 66–86 85–65 76–80 70–80 67–58 —

# League C Pld W L PF PA PD Win %
1 Sarim Celtic 10 6 4 795 736 +59 0.600 — 77–67 72–84 90–72 94–66 77–67
2 Kingsford Archers 10 5 5 707 686 +21 0.500 64–76 — 74–68 75–64 68–71 66–57
3 Dury Rangers 10 5 5 752 712 +40 0.500 78–54 67–74 — 84–68 78–67 66–71
4 Mancodas Bears 10 5 5 777 781 −4 0.500 83–66 67–60 91–83 — 84–73 83–82
5 Fiskadaha Knights 10 5 5 757 810 −53 0.500 97–92 65–88 67–73 76–74 — 82–79
6 Madaris Rockets 10 4 6 734 797 −63 0.400 58–97 74–71 74–71 92–91 80–93 —

In the first round, teams had an internal double round-robin within their league. The top 6 in the previous playoffs were grouped into League A, defending champions took home 9 really solid wins, losing only at home to Kistina Royals. The joint-5th placed teams didn't really go off to a good start, falling to the bottom 2. Rukiya Warriors, last cycle's 7th place, struggled to win on the road, resulting in them not getting promotion into League A for round 2. Perhaps the closest was League C, which resolved to a tiebreak in head-to-head results between 4 teams. Sarim Celtic barely made it to League C with 6 wins, taking 4 home wins to secure the results. It was Kingsford Archers who then secured the 2nd place by tiebreakers.

Round 2
Before the start of Round 2, it was announced that the bottom 3 of League A will be required to play a promotion playoff prior to the start of round 3. The playoffs, which will be a best-of-5 format, will be played between the bottom 3 of League A and the top 3 of League B. In addition, the bottom 2 of League B will continue to play with the top 2 of League C, with all teams in League C for Round 3 eliminated from playoff contention. There was also an agreement that League C teams will continue to have a double round-robin for Round 3, with the top-placed team being promoted to League B for the next regular season; while the bottom-placed team in League B for Round 3 will be relegated to League C for the next regular season (though the bottom-placed team in League B will get the rewards for a 12th placed team). This agreement was made with all 18 teams approving the motion, and while a two-third majority is all is required, the teams as a whole discussed the proposals raised and found it a very good switch to the original proposal.

# League A              Pld    W   L    PF   PA   PD    Win %                                
1 Didari Hornets 10 9 1 831 729 +102 0.900 — 99–80 89–88 75–76 83–66 90–77
2 Cochin Greyhats 10 7 3 829 706 +123 0.700 79–81 — 67–77 75–59 96–62 90–69
3 Jottim Wolves 10 6 4 774 754 +20 0.600 78–82 58–83 — 72–76 84–77 90–72
4 Holhot Spurs 10 4 6 696 784 −88 0.400 59–82 68–86 66–81 — 73–68 66–88
5 Kistina Royals 10 3 7 705 762 −57 0.300 61–76 75–77 61–63 79–74 — 77–68
6 Offsdi Hawks 10 1 9 724 824 −100 0.100 65–74 58–96 81–83 78–79 68–79 —

# League B Pld W L PF PA PD Win %
1 Rukiya Warriors 10 7 3 815 739 +76 0.700 — 90–83 91–76 85–75 63–64 94–78
2 Dalaris Wizards 10 7 3 825 739 +86 0.700 81–73 — 84–63 65–75 90–66 89–70
3 Kingsford Archers 10 5 5 728 761 −33 0.500 67–74 64–76 — 71–76 84–79 83–80
4 Mudra Kings 10 4 6 734 785 −51 0.400 71–77 80–103 75–77 — 65–86 56–75
5 Naksa Pelicans 10 4 6 726 750 −24 0.400 77–75 71–78 62–78 60–71 — 76–79
6 Sarim Celtic 10 3 7 753 807 −54 0.300 67–93 87–76 64–65 86–90 67–85 —

# League C Pld W L PF PA PD Win %
1 Dury Rangers 10 7 3 776 744 +32 0.700 — 80–67 67–81 74–95 74–68 96–69
2 Mancodas Bears 10 6 4 793 752 +41 0.600 77–81 — 88–69 84–78 91–79 81–73
3 Sitisa Wanderers 10 6 4 748 723 +25 0.600 68–77 59–73 — 90–66 75–69 79–59
4 Bikarish Blazers 10 4 6 793 813 −20 0.400 66–79 75–73 77–92 — 84–89 66–71
5 Fiskadaha Knights 10 4 6 775 791 −16 0.400 73–81 93–78 81–62 78–95 — 63–75
6 Madaris Rockets 10 3 7 717 779 −62 0.300 80–67 65–81 66–73 83–91 76–82 —

Didari Hornets continue their dominance, but it is Cochin Greyhats who bounced back and secure second place. Rukiya Warriors went against the odds to secure top spot in League B; while Mudra Kings had a disappointing night and couldn't participate in the fight for a League A spot. Surprisingly, it was Kingsford Archers, which was 14th last cycle, who slipped into 3rd place, getting themselves a chance into League A with a battle against Holhot Spurs.

Round 2 Playoffs
The rules of the playoffs are simple - best-of-five format, with the team in the higher league getting the advantage of hosting match 5. The matches are as follows:
Holhot Spurs (A4) vs Kingsford Archers (B3)
Kistina Royals (A5) vs Dalaris Wizards (B2)
Offsdi Hawks (A6) vs Rukiya Warriors (B1)
Naksa Pelicans (B5) vs Mancodas Bears (C2)
Sarim Celtic (B6) vs Dury Rangers (C1)

For playoffs between League A and League B teams, the winner will get a spot in League A; the loser will get a spot in League B. For playoffs between League B and League C teams, the winner will get a spot in League B and have a shot at the playoffs. Lose, and they will be consigned to League C.

Match 1
Holhot Spurs (A4) 69–77 Kingsford Archers (B3) (Kingsford Archers lead the series 1-0)
Kistina Royals (A5) 82–72 Dalaris Wizards (B2) (Kistina Royals lead the series 1-0)
Offsdi Hawks (A6) 72–72 Rukiya Warriors (B1) (88–90 OT) (Rukiya Warriors lead the series 1-0)

Match 2
Kingsford Archers (B3) 91–91 Holhot Spurs (A4) (103–100 OT) (Kingsford Archers lead the series 2-0)
Dalaris Wizards (B2) 83–59 Kistina Royals (A5) (Series tied 1-1)
Rukiya Warriors (B1) 66–71 Offsdi Hawks (A6) (Series tied 1-1)

Match 3
Holhot Spurs (A4) 97–76 Kingsford Archers (B3) (Kingsford Archers lead the series 2-1)
Kistina Royals (A5) 94–67 Dalaris Wizards (B2) (Kistina Royals lead the series 2-1)
Offsdi Hawks (A6) 75–87 Rukiya Warriors (B1) (Rukiya Warriors lead the series 2-1)

Match 4
Kingsford Archers (B3) 74–77 Holhot Spurs (A4) (Series tied 2-2)
Dalaris Wizards (B2) 69–90 Kistina Royals (A5) (Kistina Royals wins the series 3-1)
Rukiya Warriors (B1) 86–72 Offsdi Hawks (A6) (Rukiya Warriors wins the series 3-1)

Match 5
Holhot Spurs (A4) 67–72 Kingsford Archers (B3) (Kingsford Archers wins the series 3-2)

Holhot Spurs (A4) 2-3 Kingsford Archers (B3)
Kistina Royals (A5) 3-1 Dalaris Wizards (B2)
Offsdi Hawks (A6) 1-3 Rukiya Warriors (B1)

The League A vs League B matchups were absolutely close, but it was Kingsford Archers who provided the biggest surprise by defeating Holhot Spurs. Only Kistina Royals managed to keep their League A placing, while Rukiya Warriors fought their way into League A by pushing Offsdi Hawks back into League B.

Match 1
Naksa Pelicans (B5) 67–78 Mancodas Bears (C2) (Mancodas Bears lead the series 1-0)
Sarim Celtic (B6) 78–94 Dury Rangers (C1) (Dury Rangers lead the series 1-0)

Match 2
Mancodas Bears (C2) 77–72 Naksa Pelicans (B5 (Mancodas Bears lead the series 2-0)
Dury Rangers (C1) 78–73 Sarim Celtic (B6) (Dury Rangers lead the series 2-0)

Match 3
Naksa Pelicans (B5) 74–84 Mancodas Bears (C2) (Mancodas Bears wins the series 3-0)
Sarim Celtic (B6) 67–60 Dury Rangers (C1) (Dury Rangers lead the series 2-1)

Match 4
Dury Rangers (C1) 86–77 Sarim Celtic (B6) (Dury Rangers wins the series 3-1)

Naksa Pelicans (B5) 0-3 Mancodas Bears (C2)
Sarim Celtic (B6) 1-3 Dury Rangers (C1)

After starting the season in League B, Naksa Pelicans failed to secure their playoff spot for a second consecutive cycle, dropping back into League C for the final round of the regular season. Instead, it will be Dury Rangers and Mancodas Bears who bounced into League B for the final round of the regular season, meaning 3 teams that started the season in League C will have a shot at the playoffs. Sarim Celtic, having got a place in League B in the second round, failed to keep that position to themselves, and fell back into League C to start all over again.

Round 3
# League A              Pld    W   L    PF   PA   PD    Win %                                
1 Cochin Greyhats 10 8 2 816 722 +94 0.800 — 65–83 90–63 87–77 80–74 98–87
2 Didari Hornets 10 8 2 834 689 +145 0.800 81–57 — 80–92 67–68 84–53 95–80
3 Jottim Wolves 10 5 5 781 758 +23 0.500 75–82 63–92 — 80–64 95–53 84–70
4 Kistina Royals 10 5 5 763 777 −14 0.500 68–74 80–91 77–68 — 74–70 98–84
5 Rukiya Warriors 10 3 7 714 794 −80 0.300 65–100 76–79 66–83 82–68 — 101–70
6 Kingsford Archers 10 1 9 714 882 −168 0.100 49–83 55–82 84–78 74–89 61–74 —

# League B Pld W L PF PA PD Win %
1 Dalaris Wizards 10 8 2 783 728 +55 0.800 — 72–78 73–72 84–73 102–59 77–75
2 Mudra Kings 10 8 2 772 682 +90 0.800 69–74 — 78–57 72–68 73–74 82–58
3 Offsdi Hawks 10 5 5 758 724 +34 0.500 60–68 78–81 — 86–59 69–82 91–57
4 Holhot Spurs 10 4 6 756 779 −23 0.400 95–72 72–94 65–71 — 77–84 79–65
5 Dury Rangers 10 4 6 762 804 −42 0.400 82–83 72–77 84–92 72–85 — 68–60
6 Mancodas Bears 10 1 9 679 793 −114 0.100 65–78 57–68 77–82 79–83 86–85 —

# League C Pld W L PF PA PD Win %
1 Sitisa Wanderers 10 9 1 862 699 +163 0.900 — 96–91 84–66 93–62 88–57 79–69
2 Naksa Pelicans 10 8 2 873 759 +114 0.800 81–75 — 80–63 94–77 96–61 74–68
3 Bikarish Blazers 10 4 6 758 806 −48 0.400 64–78 79–92 — 83–90 73–84 91–73
4 Fiskadaha Knights 10 4 6 788 866 −78 0.400 66–85 80–76 73–77 — 101–104 99–96
5 Sarim Celtic 10 4 6 803 836 −33 0.400 88–91 90–95 78–80 72–75 — 84–65
6 Madaris Rockets 10 1 9 728 846 −118 0.100 55–93 70–94 74–82 86–65 72–85 —

The high achievers seems to have been beaten really hard in this cycle, with Mancodas Bears and Kingsford Archers both only achieving a single win. Sitisa Wanderers and Naksa Pelicans fought really hard to go on top of League C, though it was Sitisa Wanderers that secured the only promotion spot this cycle, meaning Naksa Pelicans will now start from League C in the next regular season. While it is confirmed Dury Rangers will not participate in the knockout stages, it can be said that the team did well, securing meaning wins on the road against Holhot Spurs, Offsdi Hawks, and even Mudra Kings.
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Postby PotatoFarmers » Mon Dec 12, 2022 5:56 am

Poafmersian Football League Season 13 Chapter 1

The condurum for the Red Panjias and the whole Poafmersian set up as a whole is - just what is the correct balance between youth development and league quality? Is there an absolute need to develop caps to force clubs to use youth players instead of foreign imports? Or does Poafmersia need to export more foreign players into other leagues to see how they grow and develop there? The current crop of Poafmers out there isn't as fantastic as it is. But the Apex, PDL, and the Poafmersian League has a whole, has largely stagnated. And stagnation and youth development will be a recurring theme through these two seasons, grouped together as seasons of exploration for the league as a whole. The league started with a revamp to allow foreigners play in a fully Under-19 PDL, followed by the elimination of the relegation pressure by having a split season. The league figured that more certainties is better in the long run, and therefore chose to do away with the relegation playoffs, keeping the relegation spots a fixed 2 teams per season.

But the schedule is having a massive change. It was probably related to an increased focus in the IFCF, and with the Associations Trophy being up and running, at least one Poafmersian club will be involved in the IFCF group stages and beyond. This also came in alignment with a plan to reduce the participating strength for the FA Cup, establishing the FA Trophy, and the modifications to the FA Vase. With the changes:
- The FA Cup will now only involve teams in the top 3 tiers. Teams from tiers 4 (with exceptions) to 7 will play in the FA Trophy, and the FA Vase will involve teams in the national leagues.
- Early rounds of the FA Cup will now start alongside the prelim rounds, with the Apex starting later than usual to give teams an opportunity to focus on the IFCF.
- The FA Cup format is as follows:
Round 1 (48 teams)
a) 20 teams from Challengers League
b) 16 teams from Supreme League
c) 12 teams from Apex (exclude Apex 1st-3rd & FA Cup champions)

Round 2 (24 teams)
a) 24 winners from Round 1

Round 3 (16 teams)
a) 4 teams from Apex (previous season Apex 1st, Apex 2nd, Apex 3rd and defending champions)
b) 12 winners from Round 2

Quarterfinals, Semifinals, Finals
a) Winners from previous rounds

- The FA Cup will not feature replays from Round 3 onwards. All matches are single-legged, with no seeding involved.
- Additionally, as part of a readjustment in entry rules, the FFI Confederations Trophy will now be tied to the FA Cup winner.



Pre-Season FA Cup matches
Before the league season even started, the first 2 rounds of the FA Cup was held. It was relatively simple - selected IFCF playoff fixtures happend on the weekdays, so the matches were held on the weekends. Replays are held the following weekend. Since it was the pre-season, the top 3 leagues haven't started their fixtures and all should be well, right? A month in pre-season just to organise 2 rounds of the FA Cup and reduce the entry from 52 teams to 16 teams. Efficiency.

Round 1
(SEL)                  Totalaha   4–1   PF University             (CHL)  
(CHL) Craza Wanderers 1–0 Forche United (CHL)
(SEL) Didari City 1–2 Sarim Potato FC (AEX)
(SEL) Hoash Celtic 3–0 Madaris Country (CHL)
(CHL) Real Didari 4–1 Gikashiar City FC (CHL)
(CHL) Honas FC 0–2 Jottim FC (SEL)
(CHL) Sarim Doan Naksa 2–0 Kisha Agureo FC (CHL)
(AEX) Holhot City 1–0 Sochra Mudra FC (AEX)
(CHL) Kinabitan 0–3 Kistina Galaxy (AEX)
(SEL) Rama Holma 3–2 Kavalti Rangers (CHL)
(SEL) Doria City FC 1–3 Derby United (AEX)
(CHL) Offsdi Galaxy 3–1 Shishada United (CHL)
(CHL) Dakahs Nakahi 1–2 Dalaris Sports FC (SEL)
(SEL) Forte Agureo FC 1–0 Najara (CHL)
(AEX) Dalaris City 2–1 Offsdi Dalas (SEL)
(CHL) Bakarisha Chonta 0–2 Trimidau Rukiya (AEX)
(SEL) Darcon Manodas FC 2–1 Jote United (SEL)
(AEX) Armed Forces FC 1–2 Trimidau Naksa (SEL)
(AEX) Cochin FC 1–0 Holhot United (SEL)
(AEX) Kavalti River FC 0–1 Pacifica (AEX)
(AEX) FC United of Mancodas 2–2 Notarsihan FC (CHL)
(AEX) Mancodas City 1–1 Hakartas City (CHL)
(SEL) Donbester 2–2 Madaris United (SEL)
(CHL) Kibinas 0–0 Paishi-jak City (CHL)


Round 1 Replay
(CHL)             Notarsihan FC    1–3 e  FC United of Mancodas     (AEX)  (1–1 FT)
(CHL) Hakartas City 0–1 Mancodas City (AEX)
(SEL) Madaris United 0–1 Donbester (SEL)
(CHL) Paishi-jak City 0–1 Kibinas (CHL)


Round 2
(AEX)             Mancodas City   3–2   Kistina Galaxy            (AEX)  
(SEL) Dalaris Sports FC 3–0 Real Didari (CHL)
(AEX) Pacifica 3–1 Donbester (SEL)
(AEX) Cochin FC 2–1 Hoash Celtic (SEL)
(CHL) Craza Wanderers 0–2 Sarim Doan Naksa (CHL)
(SEL) Trimidau Naksa 3–1 Offsdi Galaxy (CHL)
(AEX) Holhot City 2–1 Rama Holma (SEL)
(AEX) Derby United 2–1 Sarim Potato FC (AEX)
(SEL) Darcon Manodas FC 2–1 Kibinas (CHL)
(SEL) Forte Agureo FC 0–1 Jottim FC (SEL)
(AEX) Trimidau Rukiya 1–1 Totalaha (SEL)
(AEX) Dalaris City 2–2 FC United of Mancodas (AEX)


Round 2 Replay
(SEL)                  Totalaha    0–1    Trimidau Rukiya           (AEX)  
(AEX) FC United of Mancodas 1–2 Dalaris City (AEX)


Round 3 Fixtures
Holhot City (AEX) vs Cochin FC (AEX)
Trimidau Rukiya (AEX) vs Darcon Manodas FC (SEL)
Trimidau Naksa (SEL) vs Fiskadaha FC (AEX)
Sarim Doan Naksa (CHL) vs Mancodas Athletic FC (AEX)
Pacifica (AEX) vs Bikarish (AEX)
Dury FC (AEX) vs Derby United (AEX)
Mancodas City (AEX) vs Jottim FC (SEL)
Dalaris City (AEX) vs Dalaris Sports FC (SEL)


The first 2 rounds didn't have that many unexpected results. Though some teams were forced to a replay, many of the big teams survived the replay. For example, FC United of Mancodas was first forced to a replay against the Challengers League (CHL)'s Notarsihan FC. FC United of Mancodas, as you would learn later when we do our roster reviews, does require some help in terms of bridging the gap between past-their-peak attackers and the young-and-inexperienced players who are still playing for the academy team. Important to take note - forwards and offensive capabilities are the concern here. For Round 3, the match-ups look to be relatively one sided, though Dalaris City have an unexpected derby game up their hands with a home game against Dalaris Sports FC. Alongside Holhot City vs Cochin FC, these are likely the 2 games to watch for this round.

Part 1 - It's all about the relegation threat
Cochin FC
Suggested Lineup (4-2-3-1): Elizaveta Lee, 31 (GK); Susann Bandini, 32 (LB); Christin Meggyesfalvi, 26 (CB); Wojtek Tímár, 35 (CB); Ebba Landolfi, 34 (RB); Natalija Andela, 34 (DM, CB); Danica Sykes, 25 (CM/DM - Captain); Sara Oliverson, 36 (LM); Septimius Pekkanen, 35 (CAM); Conn Rustici, 36 (RM, RW); Izabela Powers, 27 (CF)
Other Players: Vinny Zoltánfi, 24 (CB); Caterina Hirschel, 37 (RM); Josef Marksella, 29 (CF); Leon Conner, 35 (CF)

Manager: Camilla Broadbent, 47
Stadium: Stadia Cochin (cap. 49,000), Cochin, Bikasta
Honours: 1x PFFA Supreme League (S12); 1x PFFA Super League (S3)
Last Season: SL 1st
Team Colours: Olive (9aa601) and Grayish Blue (a5add0)
Nickname: Blue Pandas
Play Style: Priorities on defence, posession

PDL Players to Watch: Sextus Cline, 18 (GK); Sampo West, 18 (LB); Toshe Moffett, 18 (CDM, CB)


Derby United
Suggested Lineup (4-4-2): Image Tracie Hartman, 31 (GK); Alex Adams, 33 (LB); Neven Gabrielli, 34 (CB); Skenandoa Pastore, 33 (CB); Hertha Dennis, 34 (RB); Martin Doherty, 36 (LM); Evaristo Saari, 35 (CM); Bennie Spillum, 36 (CM); Isidoro Suchý, 35 (RM); Yulian Waller, 31 (CAM/CF - Captain); Jeremi Agua, 33 (CF)
Other Players: Christina Farina, 30 (GK); Gerry Espensen, 34 (GK); Dorine Thorne, 35 (RB); Galen Zabek, 33 (CB); Horace Kozłow, 35 (CB); Veli Andrysiak, 35 (LB); Kenneth Marks, 36 (CM); Lea Rybir, 36 (CM); Edythe McCune, 36 (CM); Mamuka Kowalczyk, 36 (CF); Manno Drago, 32 (CF)
Manager: Topusana Vogts, 40
Stadium: Saint Petes Park (cap. 27,000), Dury, Gikash
Honours: -
Last Season:
Team Colours: White
Nickname: White Purists
Play Style: Defensive, Prefers slow plays to the front

PDL Players to Watch: Finn Vernon, 17 (RB); Nethanel Salamon, 18 (LM, CM)


Kavalti River FC
Suggested Lineup (4-3-3): Karin Manjo, 35 (GK); Ahinoam Santis , 24 (LB); Petre Aalfs, 28 (CB); Nazaret Milton, 27 (CB); Oskar Moore, 34 (RB); Mimmi MacIntyre, 35 (CM); Sharlene Beltran, 34 (CM, AM); Ferchar Kavanagh, 28 (CM); Caligula Minami, 33 (LW); Peetu Jansing, 34 (CF); Gry Breckenridge, 35 (RM/RW - Captain)
Other Players: Matylda Mooney, 25 (GK); Geordie Christensen, 27 (LB); Lars Alessi, 26 (RB); Aurora Combs, 28 (CM); Aemiliana Cochlain, 32 (CF); Blanch Viteri, 29 (CF/ACM); Jacinto Ughi, 26 (RW/LW)
Manager: Chaz Barber, 46
Stadium: Riverson (cap. 30,000), Jacquilton, Hitimatias
Honours: 1x PFFA Cup (S6)
Last Season: 10th
Team Colours: Blue (559de0)
Nickname: Water Babies
Play Style: Aggressive, all-out offence


MD1
Cochin FC 0–2 Mancodas Athletic FC
Holhot City 1–0 Derby United
FC United of Mancodas 1–1 Pacifica
Sochra Mudra FC 0–0 Kistina Galaxy
Fiskadaha FC 4–1 Kavalti River FC
Dury FC 2–6 Bikarish
Sarim Potato FC 0–0 Trimidau Rukiya
Mancodas City 1–4 Dalaris City

MD2
Mancodas Athletic FC 0–1 Dalaris City
Trimidau Rukiya 1–1 Mancodas City
Bikarish 2–3 Sarim Potato FC
Kavalti River FC 4–3 Dury FC
Kistina Galaxy 0–1 Fiskadaha FC
Pacifica 2–1 Sochra Mudra FC
Derby United 2–1 FC United of Mancodas
Cochin FC 0–1 Holhot City

MD3
Holhot City 0–0 Mancodas Athletic FC
FC United of Mancodas 2–0 Cochin FC
Sochra Mudra FC 1–0 Derby United
Fiskadaha FC 7–1 Pacifica
Dury FC 0–1 Kistina Galaxy
Sarim Potato FC 3–0 Kavalti River FC
Mancodas City 1–1 Bikarish
Dalaris City 1–1 Trimidau Rukiya

MD4
Mancodas Athletic FC 2–1 Trimidau Rukiya
Bikarish 7–3 Dalaris City
Kavalti River FC 1–2 Mancodas City
Kistina Galaxy 0–0 Sarim Potato FC
Pacifica 1–1 Dury FC
Derby United 1–3 Fiskadaha FC
Cochin FC 0–3 Sochra Mudra FC
Holhot City 0–1 FC United of Mancodas

MD5
FC United of Mancodas 2–4 Mancodas Athletic FC
Sochra Mudra FC 1–0 Holhot City
Fiskadaha FC 5–1 Cochin FC
Dury FC 3–0 Derby United
Sarim Potato FC 0–1 Pacifica
Mancodas City 2–0 Kistina Galaxy
Dalaris City 1–1 Kavalti River FC
Trimidau Rukiya 1–1 Bikarish

MD1
Derby United U19s 1–2 Mancodas Athletic U19s
Bikarish U19s 2–1 Madaris United U19s
Dalaris City Juniors 1–0 Didari City Juniors
Sochra Mudra U19 3–0 FC United Juniors
Fiskadaha FC U19s 3–0 Dury Juniors
Totalaha U19s 0–5 Mancodas City U19s
Sarim Potato U19s 8–0 Trimidau Naksa U19s
Forte Agureo EDS 0–5 Holhot Academy
Trimidau Rukiya JDS 0–0 Kistina Galaxy U19s
Cochin U19s 0–0 Dalaris Sports U19s

MD2
Mancodas Athletic U19s 1–0 Dalaris Sports U19s
Kistina Galaxy U19s 3–0 Cochin U19s
Holhot Academy 2–0 Trimidau Rukiya JDS
Trimidau Naksa U19s 3–5 Forte Agureo EDS
Mancodas City U19s 4–0 Sarim Potato U19s
Dury Juniors 8–0 Totalaha U19s
FC United Juniors 0–0 Fiskadaha FC U19s
Didari City Juniors 0–1 Sochra Mudra U19
Madaris United U19s 0–0 Dalaris City Juniors
Derby United U19s 0–2 Bikarish U19s

MD3
Bikarish U19s 0–2 Mancodas Athletic U19s
Dalaris City Juniors 1–0 Derby United U19s
Sochra Mudra U19 1–0 Madaris United U19s
Fiskadaha FC U19s 1–0 Didari City Juniors
Totalaha U19s 1–0 FC United Juniors
Sarim Potato U19s 4–2 Dury Juniors
Forte Agureo EDS 1–3 Mancodas City U19s
Trimidau Rukiya JDS 2–1 Trimidau Naksa U19s
Cochin U19s 0–2 Holhot Academy
Dalaris Sports U19s 0–0 Kistina Galaxy U19s

MD4
Mancodas Athletic U19s 0–1 Kistina Galaxy U19s
Holhot Academy 0–1 Dalaris Sports U19s
Trimidau Naksa U19s 1–3 Cochin U19s
Mancodas City U19s 7–1 Trimidau Rukiya JDS
Dury Juniors 2–2 Forte Agureo EDS
FC United Juniors 3–4 Sarim Potato U19s
Didari City Juniors 1–0 Totalaha U19s
Madaris United U19s 4–1 Fiskadaha FC U19s
Derby United U19s 0–1 Sochra Mudra U19
Bikarish U19s 2–1 Dalaris City Juniors

MD5
Dalaris City Juniors 0–2 Mancodas Athletic U19s
Sochra Mudra U19 1–1 Bikarish U19s
Fiskadaha FC U19s 4–0 Derby United U19s
Totalaha U19s 1–4 Madaris United U19s
Sarim Potato U19s 3–2 Didari City Juniors
Forte Agureo EDS 1–0 FC United Juniors
Trimidau Rukiya JDS 0–2 Dury Juniors
Cochin U19s 0–3 Mancodas City U19s
Dalaris Sports U19s 0–1 Trimidau Naksa U19s
Kistina Galaxy U19s 0–0 Holhot Academy

MD6
Mancodas Athletic U19s 2–0 Holhot Academy
Trimidau Naksa U19s 1–2 Kistina Galaxy U19s
Mancodas City U19s 0–0 Dalaris Sports U19s
Dury Juniors 10–1 Cochin U19s
FC United Juniors 0–3 Trimidau Rukiya JDS
Didari City Juniors 1–2 Forte Agureo EDS
Madaris United U19s 1–4 Sarim Potato U19s
Derby United U19s 3–4 Totalaha U19s
Bikarish U19s 2–0 Fiskadaha FC U19s
Dalaris City Juniors 2–1 Sochra Mudra U19

MD7
Sochra Mudra U19 0–1 Mancodas Athletic U19s
Fiskadaha FC U19s 4–2 Dalaris City Juniors
Totalaha U19s 0–1 Bikarish U19s
Sarim Potato U19s 4–0 Derby United U19s
Forte Agureo EDS 5–1 Madaris United U19s
Trimidau Rukiya JDS 3–0 Didari City Juniors
Cochin U19s 1–1 FC United Juniors
Dalaris Sports U19s 0–1 Dury Juniors
Kistina Galaxy U19s 2–0 Mancodas City U19s
Holhot Academy 1–1 Trimidau Naksa U19s


When the Apex kicks off, we need to start to talk about the relegation threat. While the race for the IFCF spots, the league championship, and other things at the top are juicier and better to swallow, it is worth noting one thing and one thing only - that time does not wait for the relegation candidates. Especially in such a competitive league as the Apex, where teams only rise up to the challenge to field even stronger and deeper squads.

Let us start off with Derby United. While Derby United isn't the biggest club, they do have some history, and also, an academy team to be proud- no wait a second. 7 opening losses. Granted, the opening run was tough, with games against Mancodas Athletic FC, Bikarish, as well as Dalaris City. Fiskadaha FC U19s and Sarim Potato U19s also awaited them in MD5 and MD7, so it might have contributed to the team morale and motivation against Sochra Mudra U19s and Totalaha U19s. The senior team, on the other hand, had a slightly easier fixture list, but didn't perform as well. Losing away at Holhot City, followed by a home win against FC United of Mancodas, meant that the team didn't do as badly. But they were quickly sent down to earth when they lost on Matchday 4 and 5 against Fiskadaha FC and Dury FC respectively.

We talk about the other 2 clubs. Kavalti River FC scored an unexpected victory over Dury FC, with Peetu Jansing scoring a brace and Gry Breckenridge scored 2 assists. Meaning, in a run of five really difficult fixtures (Fiskadaha FC, Dury FC, Sarim Potato FC, Mancodas City, Dalaris City), they took 4 points, with a draw in Dalaris City on matchday 5 providing the necessary points. Cochin FC didn't get that lucky. 5 straight losses with 1 goal conceeded. Big losses against Fiskadaha FC and Sochra Mudra FC (the latter is surprising) meant that they couldn't open their point haul at all.

FC United of Mancodas
Suggested Lineup (4-1-2-1-2): Zita Geary, 31 (GK); Euphemios Andela, 32 (LB); Morvarid Mottershead, 31 (CB); Jessi Jay, 28 (CB); Bonifacio Macaulay, 31 (RB); Image Xara Seidler, 31 (DM/CM); Helena Winogrodzki, 27 (LM); Mathilde Gunnarsen, 31 (RM/RW); Jockie Doran, 32 (CM, AM); Makaris Sakir, 31 (CF - captain); Douglas Jackson, 33 (CF)
Other Players: Demyan Lyon, 30 (CB); Guðríður John, 35 (CB); Peers De León, 27 (RB); Summanus Sitko, 29 (CB); Jimmy Couch, 22 (LB); Edith Antonov, 24 (DCM); Sandie Rubio, 21 (LM); Miiosz Mullen, 33 (CF)

Manager: Johnathan Istira, 56
Stadium: United Park (cap. 61,000), Greater Mancodas, Cochas
Honours: -
Last Season: 13th
Team Colours: Indigo (583cbd)
Nickname: Purple Eagles
Play Style: Defensive-oriented

PDL Players to Watch: Hynek Jahoda, 18 (GK); May Person, 19 (LM); Catherin Fernandes, 18 (CAM)


Holhot City
Suggested Lineup (3-4-3): Kayin Haumann, 37 (GK - captain); Image Alfie Gurnesey, 34 (LCB); Image Linus Robertsson, 29 (CB); Ester Holm, 30 (CB); Image Iryna Snell, 30 (LM); Karina Jacobson, 33 (CM, DM); Matilde Sala, 34 (CM, AM); Harriet Buck, 34 (RM, RW); Delilah Eliassen, 29 (LW); Image Titus Dunne, 34 (ST); Image Britt Coulson, 31 (RW/LW)
Other Players: Kyler Major, 35 (GK); Image Sahar Langah, 27 (RB); Dominica MacClellan, 31 (CB); Vartolomej Batts, 29 (CM); Jackson Jaqulita, 30 (LM); Teija Simon, 31 (CM); Leon Bruno, 38 (RM); Emilia Fitzgerald, 31 (DM/CB); Evelien Kingsley, 26 (LM); Gilda Milne, 30 (CF); Lovell Fiedler, 31 (CF, LW)

Manager: Jakarita Nostalson, 52
Stadium: Davarsi Bria (cap. 36,500), Holhot, Nitrishi-pai
Honours: -
Last Season: SL 2nd
Team Colours: Vivid Yellow (dafd01) and Dark Orange (96783e)
Nickname: Yellow Tigers
Play Style: Posession-oriented, fast flowing football

PDL Players to Watch: Janene Hampson, 18 (CB); Sofia Jakeman, 19 (CM/CDM); Pal Lowry, 17 (LW/RW)


Pacifica
Suggested Lineup (4-1-2-1-2): Silvestre Fertig, 33 (GK - captain); Lyda Santini, 35 (LB); Image Ector Bennett, 25 (CB); Jenifer Kynaston, 25 (CB); Davinia Holmberg, 23 (RB); Duane Ververs, 30 (DM); Image Charles Lowery, 32 (LM); Image Tewodros Lynnar, 31 (RM); Braden Zdunowski, 31 (CM); Image Bengt Hovard, 24 (ST); Murphy Ott, 34 (CF, ACM)
Other Players: Cillian Lindsay, 28 (GK); Image Benjamin Mark-Ellis, 27 (RB); Leanne Bosco, 21 (RB); Danka Park, 22 (CB); Vincent Brett, 26 (LB); Mandi Hartell, 32 (LM, LW); Santa Sandra, 36 (LM); Judith Soriano, 33 (RM); Atanas Giannino, 35 (CM); Melchior Wallis, 27 (CM); Manfred Bähr, 21 (CF)

Manager: Jordan Bikal, 55
Stadium: Stadium si Pacific (cap. 32,000), Dankasa, Forche
Honours: 1x PFFA Supreme League (S7), 1x PFFA Super League (S5)
Last Season: 14th
Team Colours: White, Orange
Nickname: White Swans
Play Style: Fast-paced attack


Sochra Mudra FC
Suggested Lineup (4-4-2): Abdul Huffman, 33 (GK - captain); Sadeq Rooijakkers, 31 (LB); Jarimia Sancz, 26 (CB); Jarvis Vilar, 28 (CB); Roberto Nizzola, 26 (RWB/RB); Floriina Ardens, 33 (LM); Rodolfo Middleton, 32 (CM, AM); Jorie Barone, 32 (CM); Jauyiar Chase, 34 (RM); Emma Krstevski, 31 (CF); Vasco Schwartz, 32 (CF)
Other Players: Rain Jekyll, 22 (LWB); Tobias Fourita, 24 (CB); Ellsworth Friedman, 34 (CM); Jacob Hensal, 25 (LM); Johnny Edwards, 25 (RM); Clifton Mallory, 20 (CF); Visvaldas Richards, 36 (CF)

Manager: Ravin De Santoz, 65
Stadium: Red Mudra Lane (cap. 58,000), Mudra, Hitimitas
Honours: -
Last Season: 12th
Team Colours: Red Violet (917c97)
Nickname: Snipers
Play Style: All-out Attacking


There is clearly a tier of difference to these 4 teams. Among them, the number of foreign imports in Holhot City is interesting. But since they are the point of concern, let us take a look at their next 5 fixtures:
MD6
Mancodas Athletic FC 0–0 Bikarish
Kavalti River FC 0–3 Trimidau Rukiya
Kistina Galaxy 0–0 Dalaris City
Pacifica 0–3 Mancodas City
Derby United 0–1 Sarim Potato FC
Cochin FC 1–3 Dury FC
Holhot City 0–1 Fiskadaha FC
FC United of Mancodas 0–1 Sochra Mudra FC

Matchday 6. Home game against Fiskadaha FC. It was a defensive masterclass against the team who scored 20 goals in 5 games, but they didn't last 90 minutes as Zheng Yuanjun managed to score a header from a corner in the 79th minute. Granted, captain and keeper of Fiskadaha FC Jarvis Cuyper had to deal with quite a number of shots from Titus Dunne and Britt Coulson. Still, it was more about Holhot City's defensive capabilities that produced a nice performance.

MD7
Sochra Mudra FC 2–3 Mancodas Athletic FC
Fiskadaha FC 2–0 FC United of Mancodas
Dury FC 0–1 Holhot City
Sarim Potato FC 0–0 Cochin FC
Mancodas City 3–1 Derby United
Dalaris City 2–2 Pacifica
Trimidau Rukiya 2–1 Kistina Galaxy
Bikarish 7–1 Kavalti River FC

Kavalti River FC struggled really hard in Matchday 7, losing big against a Bikarish side aiming to improve goal difference over the entire season. Dury FC, once again, showed why their defense needs some improvement in synergy for the next few seasons to come. Granted, keeper Kresp-Japil Gaf, fullbacks Kilikina Lee and Natalia Abbott are quite awesome. But the time has coeme to use other centerbacks. Clifton Schaefer's problems with pace have been showing quite a bit, and Angel Ingram is also struggling to produce any solid performance as a centerback, so you would rather put Ingram as a defensive midfielder. With that in mind? Holhot City just went for a defensive masterclass. Put the pressure on Elizabeth Nelson and the front attackers. Cut their possession. Without posession Dury FC has no lifeline towards a good result, and Harriet Buck made a nice shot from the side of the field straight towards goal in the 52nd minute, sealing the match.

MD8
Mancodas Athletic FC 1–0 Kavalti River FC
Kistina Galaxy 0–2 Bikarish
Pacifica 1–4 Trimidau Rukiya
Derby United 0–0 Dalaris City
Cochin FC 0–5 Mancodas City
Holhot City 0–1 Sarim Potato FC
FC United of Mancodas 0–0 Dury FC
Sochra Mudra FC 1–3 Fiskadaha FC

MD9
Fiskadaha FC 3–1 Mancodas Athletic FC
Dury FC 1–2 Sochra Mudra FC
Sarim Potato FC 0–1 FC United of Mancodas
Mancodas City 2–0 Holhot City
Dalaris City 1–0 Cochin FC
Trimidau Rukiya 0–0 Derby United
Bikarish 1–1 Pacifica
Kavalti River FC 1–5 Kistina Galaxy

Matchday 8 and Matchday 9 became a matter of whether Holhot City can use the same script to beat others. Short answer is - no. Dury FC's weakness at the back was found by other teams, such as Sochra Mudra FC, who used Rodolfo Middleton, and Jorie Barone to control the midfield and prevent Dury from unleashing their powerful attack. In the Apex where every game is a difficult match, Dury FC's losses will cause a lot of trouble for the team as a while. 2 wins, 2 draws from 9 games. But you have to credit Sochra Mudra's offense for producing such excellent performance. Vasco Schwartz, who produced 9 goals in 9 matches, took home 5 important wins. 3-0 Cochin FC, 1-0 Holhot City, 1-0 FC United of Mancodas, and now a 2-1 over Dury FC. Their only losses came against Fiskadaha FC, Mancodas Athletic FC, as well as Pacifica. As for Pacifica, the usual good defense seems to have evaporated. 1-4 loss to Trimidau Rukiya, 0-3 against Mancodas City, as well as a 1-7 loss to Fiskadaha FC. 7-1. If you thought I just mentioned the number, then yes, I did. Bikarish trashed Kavalti River FC 7-1. But the highest scoring match isn't a 7-1. Go back to Matchday 4. Bikarish scored 7 past Dalaris City, but Dalaris City returned with 3 goals. So, crazy? Both sides just had to check their defense abilities.

MD8
Mancodas Athletic U19s 5–1 Trimidau Naksa U19s
Mancodas City U19s 3–1 Holhot Academy
Dury Juniors 0–0 Kistina Galaxy U19s
FC United Juniors 0–0 Dalaris Sports U19s
Didari City Juniors 0–0 Cochin U19s
Madaris United U19s 1–4 Trimidau Rukiya JDS
Derby United U19s 1–3 Forte Agureo EDS
Bikarish U19s 0–2 Sarim Potato U19s
Dalaris City Juniors 1–1 Totalaha U19s
Sochra Mudra U19 0–3 Fiskadaha FC U19s

MD9
Fiskadaha FC U19s 1–0 Mancodas Athletic U19s
Totalaha U19s 0–0 Sochra Mudra U19
Sarim Potato U19s 6–2 Dalaris City Juniors
Forte Agureo EDS 6–3 Bikarish U19s
Trimidau Rukiya JDS 0–1 Derby United U19s
Cochin U19s 0–2 Madaris United U19s
Dalaris Sports U19s 1–0 Didari City Juniors
Kistina Galaxy U19s 1–0 FC United Juniors
Holhot Academy 1–4 Dury Juniors
Trimidau Naksa U19s 3–0 Mancodas City U19s

MD10
Mancodas Athletic U19s 0–2 Mancodas City U19s
Dury Juniors 1–1 Trimidau Naksa U19s
FC United Juniors 1–4 Holhot Academy
Didari City Juniors 1–0 Kistina Galaxy U19s
Madaris United U19s 1–3 Dalaris Sports U19s
Derby United U19s 1–1 Cochin U19s
Bikarish U19s 1–1 Trimidau Rukiya JDS
Dalaris City Juniors 4–1 Forte Agureo EDS
Sochra Mudra U19 0–3 Sarim Potato U19s
Fiskadaha FC U19s 1–1 Totalaha U19s

MD11
Totalaha U19s 3–1 Mancodas Athletic U19s
Sarim Potato U19s 1–0 Fiskadaha FC U19s
Forte Agureo EDS 0–1 Sochra Mudra U19
Trimidau Rukiya JDS 1–1 Dalaris City Juniors
Cochin U19s 1–1 Bikarish U19s
Dalaris Sports U19s 2–1 Derby United U19s
Kistina Galaxy U19s 1–0 Madaris United U19s
Holhot Academy 3–1 Didari City Juniors
Trimidau Naksa U19s 0–1 FC United Juniors
Mancodas City U19s 3–3 Dury Juniors

MD12
Mancodas Athletic U19s 3–1 Dury Juniors
FC United Juniors 0–4 Mancodas City U19s
Didari City Juniors 0–1 Trimidau Naksa U19s
Madaris United U19s 2–1 Holhot Academy
Derby United U19s 0–2 Kistina Galaxy U19s
Bikarish U19s 2–0 Dalaris Sports U19s
Dalaris City Juniors 3–0 Cochin U19s
Sochra Mudra U19 2–2 Trimidau Rukiya JDS
Fiskadaha FC U19s 3–0 Forte Agureo EDS
Totalaha U19s 0–3 Sarim Potato U19s


Tables
As at MD7 for Apex, Supreme League
As at MD9 for Challengers League
As at MD12 for Professional Development League (PDL)

# Apex S9 Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Fiskadaha FC 9 9 0 0 29 6 +23 27
2 Mancodas City 9 6 2 1 20 8 +12 20
3 Mancodas Athletic FC 9 5 2 2 13 9 +4 17
4 Bikarish 9 4 4 1 27 12 +15 16
5 Sochra Mudra FC 9 5 1 3 12 9 +3 16
6 Sarim Potato FC 9 4 3 2 8 4 +4 15
7 Trimidau Rukiya 9 3 5 1 13 7 +6 14
8 Dalaris City 9 3 5 1 13 12 +1 14
9 FC United of Mancodas 9 3 2 4 8 10 −2 11
10 Holhot City 9 3 1 5 3 6 −3 10
11 Pacifica 9 2 4 3 10 20 −10 10
12 Kistina Galaxy 9 2 3 4 7 8 −1 9
13 Dury FC 9 2 2 5 13 16 −3 8
14 Derby United 9 1 2 6 4 13 −9 5
15 Kavalti River FC 9 1 1 7 9 29 −20 4
16 Cochin FC 9 0 1 8 2 22 −20 1

# SPL S13 Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Didari City 9 6 1 2 15 11 +4 19
2 Trimidau Naksa 9 5 2 2 17 6 +11 17
3 Jottim FC 9 5 2 2 10 6 +4 17
4 Donbester 9 4 3 2 11 6 +5 15
5 Madaris United 9 4 3 2 17 15 +2 15
6 Doria City FC 9 5 0 4 8 16 −8 15
7 Holhot United 9 4 1 4 8 6 +2 13
8 Totalaha 9 3 4 2 9 8 +1 13
9 Rama Holma 9 4 1 4 11 10 +1 13
10 Dalaris Sports FC 9 3 3 3 14 16 −2 12
11 Armed Forces FC 9 3 1 5 8 8 0 10
12 Jote United 9 2 3 4 17 14 +3 9
13 Forte Agureo FC 9 3 0 6 8 13 −5 9
14 Darcon Manodas FC 9 2 3 4 11 16 −5 9
15 Offsdi Dalas 9 2 2 5 10 16 −6 8
16 Hoash Celtic 9 2 1 6 5 12 −7 7

# ChL9 Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Forche United 9 7 2 0 18 5 +13 23
2 Bakarisha Chonta 9 6 1 2 17 9 +8 19
3 Offsdi Galaxy 9 6 0 3 23 14 +9 18
4 Madaris Country 9 4 4 1 9 5 +4 16
5 PF University 9 5 1 3 9 6 +3 16
6 Honas FC 9 4 3 2 14 10 +4 15
7 Kisha Agureo FC 9 4 2 3 18 13 +5 14
8 Notarsihan FC 9 4 2 3 8 4 +4 14
9 Kavalti Rangers 9 4 2 3 14 12 +2 14
10 Sarim Doan Naksa 9 4 1 4 9 11 −2 13
11 Gikashiar City FC 9 3 3 3 7 5 +2 12
12 Craza Wanderers 9 3 3 3 5 6 −1 12
13 Dakahs Nakahi 9 3 2 4 8 12 −4 11
14 Hakartas City 9 2 4 3 12 14 −2 10
15 Real Didari 9 2 3 4 8 11 −3 9
16 Kibinas 9 3 0 6 7 12 −5 9
17 Kinabitan 9 2 2 5 8 13 −5 8
18 Najara 9 2 1 6 2 9 −7 7
19 Shishada United 9 2 0 7 6 25 −19 6
20 Paishi-jak City 9 1 2 6 9 15 −6 5

# PDL S13 Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Sarim Potato U19s 12 11 0 1 42 14 +28 33
2 Mancodas City U19s 12 8 2 2 34 11 +23 26
3 Kistina Galaxy U19s 12 7 4 1 12 2 +10 25
4 Mancodas Athletic U19s 12 8 0 4 19 10 +9 24
5 Fiskadaha FC U19s 12 7 2 3 21 10 +11 23
6 Bikarish U19s 12 6 3 3 17 15 +2 21
7 Dury Juniors 12 5 4 3 34 18 +16 19
8 Forte Agureo EDS 12 6 1 5 26 27 −1 19
9 Dalaris City Juniors 12 5 3 4 18 18 0 18
10 Sochra Mudra U19 12 5 3 4 11 12 −1 18
11 Holhot Academy 12 5 2 5 20 15 +5 17
12 Dalaris Sports U19s 12 4 4 4 7 7 0 16
13 Trimidau Rukiya JDS 12 4 4 4 17 18 −1 16
14 Madaris United U19s 12 4 1 7 17 23 −6 13
15 Totalaha U19s 12 3 3 6 11 28 −17 12
16 Trimidau Naksa U19s 12 3 2 7 14 28 −14 11
17 Cochin U19s 12 1 5 6 7 27 −20 8
18 Didari City Juniors 12 2 1 9 6 16 −10 7
19 FC United Juniors 12 1 3 8 6 22 −16 6
20 Derby United U19s 12 1 1 10 8 26 −18 4
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Poafmersian Football League Season 13 Chapter 2

Let us go for it, shall we? The 9 teams most of the multiverse (especially with IFCF exposure) is interested about. A few teams, a few matchdays, we go down the row. In our hearts, we did break the 9 teams into 3 tiers, 1: the title contenders, 2: the IFCF spot chasers, and 3: the non-zero outsiders. However, we let the results at MD9 speak for themselves, and as such, talk about these teams based on current form.

Dury FC
Suggested Lineup (4-1-2-1-2): Image Kresp-Japil Cuf, 32 (GK); Kilikina Lee, 26 (LB/LWB); Clifton Schaefer, 33 (CB); Image Felix Austin, 28 (CB); Natalia Abbott, 34 (RB, DM); Angel Ingram, 34 (CB, DM); Serghei Gábor, 26 (LM); Vasilis Villaverde, 31 (RM, DM, RB); Elizabeth Nelson, 29 (AM, CM); Image Esmond Moore, 34 (CF); Image Isabella Coste, 33 (LW, RW, SS - captain)
Other Players: Jax Hasa, 27 (GK); Juliska Janson, 27 (GK); Fulgentius Gerstle, 32 (LB); Kathryn Woolley, 22 (RB); Susan Malone, 35 (CM); (ISK) Seth Rezaei, 24 (CM); Leonora Hall, 31 (LM, LW); Image WANG Wei, 31 (DM); Ambrosios Catalano, 27 (CM); Akilina Lum, 36 (RM); Aleksandra Severijns, 30 (CM); Belchiroe Larence, 28 (CF); Silvanus Kravchenko, 27 (CF/LW); Bolívar Tamura, 26 (CF/RW); Liina Williamson, 24 (CF)

Manager: Sadi That, 60
Stadium: Matty Horis Stadium (cap. 52,000), Dury, Gikash
Honours: 2x Apex (S6, S8); 2x PF Champions Cup (2nd, 4th); 2x PFFA Cup (S2, S8)
Last Season: 4th
Team Colours: Light Blue (618aff) and White (000000)
Nickname: Blue Sailors
Play Style: Slightly attacking, Posession-oriented

PDL Players to Watch: Lone Ibarra, 18 (GK); Dymitr Pearson, 19 (CB); Zoie Durnin, 18 (CB); Christel Boyd, 19 (RB); Julius Mayer, 18 (CM); Gracie-Mai Mcmahon, 19 (CF)

Kistina Galaxy
Suggested Lineup (4-4-2): Image Waldemar Borgen, 32 (GK); Image Iwo Lazarić, 27 (LB); Image Arixo Salayaran, 27 (CB); Image Baldric Bertolini, 26 (CB); Ascanio Hanegan, 29 (RB); Vernon Pineda, 33 (LM/AM/LW); Image Pedro dos Santos, 33 (CM); Bogota Hodgoson, 34 (CM); Yorah Botha, 31 (RM); Image Michael Glossman, 34 (ST - captain); Image Alex Warlohff, 29 (ST)
Other Players: Shirou Amatore, 32 (GK); Image Satu Sinisalo, 21 (RB); Image Ameline Charbonneau, 23 (CB); Josef Markikuma, 24 (LB); Image Holly Short, 32 (CB); Sigfrido Haden, 38 (CB); Derai Helson, 34 (CM); Image Jesse Bates, 33 (AM); Feidelm Lindsay, 26 (CM/AM); (TMR) Cihan Resad, 28 (CM); Image Lo Oise, 20 (ST); Image Jasmine Francis, 25 (RW); Andreja Pettersen, 31 (CF, LW); Taliah Alcock, 22 (LW); Ashlee Torres, 21 (RW)

Manager: Sylvia Zimari (QAD), 44
Stadium: Theatre of Light (cap. 59,000), Kistina, Ramadau Trish
Honours: -
Last Season: 8th
Team Colours: Yellow
Nickname: Yellow Goldhorns
Play Style: Defence-first

PDL Players to Watch: Linas Glas, 17 (CB); Trena Axelsen, 19 (CF); Cass Vang, 18 (CF)

"I am losing patience with the team."

That was what Sadi That mentioned at the end of Matchday 9, after Dury FC lost at home to Sochra Mudra FC. "I need to thank the fans for continuing to have patience in me as a manager for the Blue Sailors. If we don't continue to do well, I don't mind being on the chopping block, but some of the players really don't deserve to be on the team."

Scathing review of the performance, but it seems that firstly, the team is getting stale and it is worth to consider a fundemental rebuild of the squad. Some players are probably getting listed at the end of their contract. There is simply to many up in front. Esmond Moore is getting old, and might be released. Isabella Coste has hinted she would not renew her contract at the end of the next season, so she might be sold earlier. Olen Vargas is now merely a backup for Coste and Bolívar Tamura. Liina Williamson, a NT pool player, would be eager to redeem himself to to get onto the national team. Gracie-Mai Mcmahon, brutal in front of goal, is graduating from the academy and will be a force to recon with. The front is up for big changes, and the best offense on paper in the entire league needs to start to show up. But the fundemental problems might lie in midfield and defense. Wang Wei is getting old, and Merle Valentini isn't showing the potentail he has. Susan Malone is probably retiring soon. Seth Rezaei, an National Team player for Iskandervale, will be waiting, but his backup is a tough question. Severijns, Nelson, and Catalano haven't done quite well in substitute appearances. The defence is a massive question mark. Is Hasa or Janson the number 2 in goal? Is Wolley the replacement for an ageing Abbott? Should the team continue to put faith in Felix Austin? There are lots of questions that need to be reconsidered at the end of the season.

Meanwhile, in Kistina, a side whose nicknames include "Pay2Win side" and "Money is everything" is struggling to keep themselves in the IFCF hunt. Some wonder why that is the case. The club can easily name an entire team of foreigners. They have Shirou Amatore, the second NT choice keeper as of current. Taliah Alcock is expected to break into the national team soon, same as Cass Vang. But the club still don't produce the results that their squad would consider them to have. One-sided losses to Fiskadaha FC, Mancodas City and Trimidau Rukiya have gotten them wondering. Failing to beat Sochra Mudra FC - that is another strange sight. They can't produce goals against big teams like Dalaris City and Sarim Potato FC, but somehow, against mid-table teams ike Pacifica, 4, 5 goals come as easy as cake. Is the offence sleeping? I am not sure. Lo Oise is starting to look like the correct choice in front aongside Alex Warlohff, meaning others such as Pettersen and Michael Glossman should be worried about their position. Pedro dos Santos and Jesse Bates being able to start despite being past their peak gives even more alarm bells. This team needs to know where to spend their money, and how to do high quality transfers, not just more transfers.

Apex MD10
Mancodas Athletic FC 0–1 Kistina Galaxy
Pacifica 3–4 Kavalti River FC
Derby United 0–3 Bikarish
Cochin FC 0–1 Trimidau Rukiya
Holhot City 1–0 Dalaris City
FC United of Mancodas 0–2 Mancodas City
Sochra Mudra FC 1–1 Sarim Potato FC
Fiskadaha FC 2–1 Dury FC

PDL MD13
Sarim Potato U19s 0–0 Mancodas Athletic U19s
Forte Agureo EDS 1–3 Totalaha U19s
Trimidau Rukiya JDS 0–1 Fiskadaha FC U19s
Cochin U19s 1–0 Sochra Mudra U19
Dalaris Sports U19s 1–0 Dalaris City Juniors
Kistina Galaxy U19s 1–0 Bikarish U19s
Holhot Academy 0–2 Derby United U19s
Trimidau Naksa U19s 4–1 Madaris United U19s
Mancodas City U19s 1–0 Didari City Juniors
Dury Juniors 7–2 FC United Juniors

Fiskadaha FC vs Dury FC. Used to be an exciting battle of young players, but clearly the former is in a much more dominant position than the latter. Securing all 3 points meant that the Grey Riders are currently 10 wins from 10, but while it shows how well the team has synergised, Dury FC also can't afford to lose that many games. On a weekend where many huge surprises occurred, such as Mancodas Athletic FC losing to Kistina Galaxy thanks to an early Oise penalty goal, or when Holhot City produced a clean 1-0 victory over Dalaris City. Or when teams start to look at Sochra Mudra FC and wonder if their squad would be raided at the end of the season.

Apex MD11
Dury FC 2–1 Mancodas Athletic FC
Sarim Potato FC 0–0 Fiskadaha FC
Mancodas City 4–3 Sochra Mudra FC
Dalaris City 2–2 FC United of Mancodas
Trimidau Rukiya 1–2 Holhot City
Bikarish 4–0 Cochin FC
Kavalti River FC 1–1 Derby United
Kistina Galaxy 2–0 Pacifica

PDL MD14
Mancodas Athletic U19s 0–0 FC United Juniors
Didari City Juniors 0–1 Dury Juniors
Madaris United U19s 1–6 Mancodas City U19s
Derby United U19s 3–1 Trimidau Naksa U19s
Bikarish U19s 0–2 Holhot Academy
Dalaris City Juniors 1–0 Kistina Galaxy U19s
Sochra Mudra U19 0–1 Dalaris Sports U19s
Fiskadaha FC U19s 2–0 Cochin U19s
Totalaha U19s 0–2 Trimidau Rukiya JDS
Sarim Potato U19s 7–3 Forte Agureo EDS

Apex MD12
Mancodas Athletic FC 2–2 Pacifica
Derby United 0–1 Kistina Galaxy
Cochin FC 4–2 Kavalti River FC
Holhot City 0–1 Bikarish
FC United of Mancodas 2–1 Trimidau Rukiya
Sochra Mudra FC 1–3 Dalaris City
Fiskadaha FC 2–1 Mancodas City
Dury FC 3–3 Sarim Potato FC

PDL MD15
Forte Agureo EDS 1–10 Mancodas Athletic U19s
Trimidau Rukiya JDS 3–0 Sarim Potato U19s
Cochin U19s 1–0 Totalaha U19s
Dalaris Sports U19s 1–2 Fiskadaha FC U19s
Kistina Galaxy U19s 1–1 Sochra Mudra U19
Holhot Academy 2–2 Dalaris City Juniors
Trimidau Naksa U19s 4–0 Bikarish U19s
Mancodas City U19s 4–1 Derby United U19s
Dury Juniors 6–1 Madaris United U19s
FC United Juniors 1–1 Didari City Juniors

Oh, Dury FC, you need some attention and scolding from your manager to improve eh? It was a masterclass from Kilikina Lee, who set-up Leonora Hall for the opening goal in the 27th minute, and then headed in a corner taken by Janelle Frederick to help the Blue Sailors win 2-1 against the Red Devils. Talk to me about the defending champions in a poor run of form, yes. For that 90 minutes, you have to give credit to Dury FC for making such a discipline control over the ball, and stopping the opponents from dictatin gtempo like how they always do. But when they went on to play Sarim Potato FC, the same things can't be said. Chaos, getting smashed by counter attacks, and signs of a poor defense start to show up. You can't ask much from this team, eh?

Apex MD13
Sarim Potato FC 2–2 Mancodas Athletic FC
Mancodas City 5–3 Dury FC
Dalaris City 1–1 Fiskadaha FC
Trimidau Rukiya 3–1 Sochra Mudra FC
Bikarish 2–1 FC United of Mancodas
Kavalti River FC 1–2 Holhot City
Kistina Galaxy 2–0 Cochin FC
Pacifica 1–2 Derby United

Apex MD14
Mancodas Athletic FC 2–0 Derby United
Cochin FC 0–0 Pacifica
Holhot City 0–2 Kistina Galaxy
FC United of Mancodas 2–0 Kavalti River FC
Sochra Mudra FC 0–5 Bikarish
Fiskadaha FC 4–1 Trimidau Rukiya
Dury FC 3–1 Dalaris City
Sarim Potato FC 1–2 Mancodas City

PDL MD16
Mancodas Athletic U19s 1–0 Didari City Juniors
Madaris United U19s 0–1 FC United Juniors
Derby United U19s 1–5 Dury Juniors
Bikarish U19s 3–0 Mancodas City U19s
Dalaris City Juniors 3–1 Trimidau Naksa U19s
Sochra Mudra U19 0–0 Holhot Academy
Fiskadaha FC U19s 1–0 Kistina Galaxy U19s
Totalaha U19s 1–1 Dalaris Sports U19s
Sarim Potato U19s 3–3 Cochin U19s
Forte Agureo EDS 0–3 Trimidau Rukiya JDS

PDL MD17
Trimidau Rukiya JDS 0–3 Mancodas Athletic U19s
Cochin U19s 3–0 Forte Agureo EDS
Dalaris Sports U19s 1–2 Sarim Potato U19s
Kistina Galaxy U19s 3–1 Totalaha U19s
Holhot Academy 1–6 Fiskadaha FC U19s
Trimidau Naksa U19s 1–1 Sochra Mudra U19
Mancodas City U19s 4–0 Dalaris City Juniors
Dury Juniors 3–2 Bikarish U19s
FC United Juniors 0–1 Derby United U19s
Didari City Juniors 2–0 Madaris United U19s

We turn our attention to Kistina Galaxy. 2-0 win over Pacifica, 1-0 win over Derby United, 2-0 over Cochin FC, and then 2-0 win over Holhot City. Look, you have to give it to the team for being able to produce boring old performances to win like this. Or even, look at how they parked the bus against Mancodas Atheletic FC in Matchday 9. The real question for captain Michael Glossman of South Newlandia and the rest of the team is really about where the goals are coming from. Their academy team can show how badly the squad can perform without a solid offense. When Cass Vang and Trena Axelsen are in form, wins just flow in. When they are not, losses are made. Like that 1-0 loss to Fiskadaha U19s. Totally not expected given their performance that day. Or when they drew Sochra Mudra U19s in Matchday 15 of the PDL. Again, not creating enough attempts on goal.

Dalaris City
Suggested Lineup (3-4-3): Simona Loewe, 30 (GK); Aleksandar Malloye, 20 (GK); Image Nukam Poir, 34 (CB); Image Atsal Kaccatacc, 22 (CB); Image Isabella Marino, 21 (LM); Image October MacLucas, 32 (CM); Aapeli Shea, 27 (CM, AM); Simone Handli, 25 (RM); Aleka Dufour, 35 (CF); Image Willis Kline, 33 (CF); Makana Tuft, 36 (CF)
Other Players: Image Butch Freamon, 23 (GK); Image Michael O'Connor, 23 (RB); Euthymios Banister, 26 (LB); Jordan Walker, 33 (CB); Martti Tuff, 30 (RB/RCB); Douglas McCarthy, 27 (RM); Image Vijay Palalele, 33 (RM); Ashley Dogh, 32 (LM); Jackson Wang, 28 (CM); Blandina Milton, 27 (CM); Image Steve Erickson, 38 (AM/RM); Tate Maynard, 20 (CM/DM); Barbora Figueroa, 20 (CF); Kirsti Nieminen, 34 (CF, AM, CM); Ardghal Pallesen, 30 (CF); Rhodri Haworth, 22 (CF)

Manager: Mansi Kandero, 57
Stadium: Dalaris State Stadium (cap. 46,500), City of Dalaris, Dalaris
Honours: 1x Apex (S7); 1x PF Champions Cup (6th); 3x PFFA Premier League (S2, S3, S4); 4x PFFA Cup (S1, S3, S5, S7)
Last Season: 6th
Team Colours: Dark Red (ba2020)
Nickname: Red Rhinos
Play Style: Fast, Aggressive

PDL Players to Watch: Araminta Tamboia, 17 (GK); Gianna Silvestri, 17 (LWB/LDM/LB); Paulos Pusztai, 18 (RWB/RDM/RB); Laila Hoek, 16 (CF)

We thought getting into the IFCF places was easy for Dalaris City. Well, doesn't look like Kandero's magic is working this time. The Red Rhinos, who failed to make it into the IFCF spots the last time round, have been languishing in 9th place as at Matchday 14. One final game of the first half - the day of key, important matches. The Red Rhinos host the Hornets at the Dalaris State Stadium. Should be a close match for both sides?

Apex MD15
Mancodas City 0–1 Mancodas Athletic FC
Dalaris City 4–0 Sarim Potato FC
Trimidau Rukiya 0–0 Dury FC
Bikarish 0–0 Fiskadaha FC
Kavalti River FC 1–1 Sochra Mudra FC
Kistina Galaxy 1–0 FC United of Mancodas
Pacifica 1–1 Holhot City
Derby United 0–1 Cochin FC

What in the world.

Huangdi MacRae was definitely not on point for the Hornets, but we didn't expect Dalaris City's offense to reward us with 4 beautiful goals. Crucial goals that put them 5 points behind fourth placed Kistina Galaxy. A 35-year old former NTer Aleka Dufour and a 36-year old Makana Tuft was all it took to produce the goals. Oh, and a current Poafmersia NTer Aapeli Shea. Yea, you got it right. With Dalaris City's form over the past few matches, nobody expected them to do well, even at this stage of the competition. You need to thank the club's fitness department for ensuring these old players keep their stamina and pace. The way the balls zoom past the opponents defense, you wouldn't think they are that old. But indeed, that is their age. And surely this is an one-off performance from the Red Rhinos...

Apex MD16
Mancodas Athletic FC 2–1 Cochin FC
Derby United 0–1 Holhot City
Pacifica 1–2 FC United of Mancodas
Kistina Galaxy 0–1 Sochra Mudra FC
Kavalti River FC 2–2 Fiskadaha FC
Bikarish 4–1 Dury FC
Trimidau Rukiya 1–0 Sarim Potato FC
Dalaris City 4–0 Mancodas City

It was as though the match was a close replay of the previous. Only this time, Willis Kline, and a substitute performance from Kirsti Nieminen, was what it took. Aapeli Shea and October MacLucas is a combo that creates lots and lots of opportunities whenever they are on form. And that is what they did, giving Mancodas City a rude shock and almost made Larissa Graves lose her managerial position (or so she thought).

Apex MD17
Dalaris City 1–0 Mancodas Athletic FC
Mancodas City 1–0 Trimidau Rukiya
Sarim Potato FC 0–0 Bikarish
Dury FC 5–1 Kavalti River FC
Fiskadaha FC 0–2 Kistina Galaxy
Sochra Mudra FC 1–1 Pacifica
FC United of Mancodas 1–2 Derby United
Holhot City 2–0 Cochin FC

That's it, you thought? Then they decided to show their defense isn't weak, producing a third solid performance to put such thoughts at bay. It really puts Dalaris City in a strong position - defeating both Mancodas clubs back-to-back isn't that easy. Against Mancodas City, you need to stop their high-pressing game. Against Mancodas Athletic FC, you need to counter their special brand of passing football.

Trimidau Rukiya
Suggested Lineup (4-3-3): Valentina Zappa, 30 (GK); (EQS) Cloudburst, 31 (LB); Image Celia Bianchi, 25 (CB); Image Nikolai Seabury, 29 (CB/LB/RB - captain); Image Kirk Nice, 28 (RB); Lesia Astrauskas, 30 (CM); Image Kelly Cormis, 29 (AM); Aurica McWilliam, 26 (CM); Matea Idowu, 34 (LW); Image Milan Leitz, 28 (ST); Royston Wallis, 33 (RW)
Other Players: Dakarai Atteberry, 32 (CB); Image Intov-Betva Uzo, 32 (RB); Anselm Paulis, 27 (CB); Kasia Báthory, 28 (CB); Kaj Craig, 21 (DCM); Annika Badcock, 33 (CF); Image Taek-Beom Kim, 39 (LW); Image Ken Banks, 36 (CF/LW); Image Sylvie Reynolds, 35 (LW)

Manager: Chang Hanson, 53
Stadium: Rukiya Sports Stadium (cap. 37,000), Rukiya, Trimidau Island, Piskn
Honours: 1x PFFA Cup (S4); 1x FFI Liga dos Vencedores (S4)
Last Season: 4th
Team Colours: Vivid Cyan (10e6d4)
Nickname: Sandblasters
Play Style: Slightly aggressive, posession-control

PDL Players to Watch: Image Gao Wu Shi, 18 (GK); Caroline Faraldo, 19 (CB); Miskoto Haberkorn , 19 (RWB/RDM); Habibah Harding, 17 (LM); Charleigh Mckenzie, 17 (RM)

The Sandblasters don't have the finishing touch to complete a winning run, but surely they can complete a IFCF run this time again? Nikolai Seabury, developed in Trimidau, continue to play in Trimidau, is now the captain, and this club has a solid lineup waiting for them. As for their performance, well, it is unstable. On their bad days, they play as though they want to surrender to Mancodas City (Matchday 17). On their good days, they use a perfectly clean game to defeat Sarim Potato FC. When their defence gets caught sleeping, they produce the below result:

Apex MD18
Mancodas Athletic FC 1–0 Holhot City
Cochin FC 0–0 FC United of Mancodas
Derby United 0–2 Sochra Mudra FC
Pacifica 1–2 Fiskadaha FC
Kistina Galaxy 0–1 Dury FC
Kavalti River FC 0–1 Sarim Potato FC
Bikarish 1–1 Mancodas City
Trimidau Rukiya 3–3 Dalaris City


Matchday 18, you are saying. "That is expecting too much for a team playing top teams back to back." But don't forget that this is how competitive top leagues work. If Trimidau Rukiya's form flip-flops like a fish, then they aren't going to get far in this IFCF race. And they know it.

PDL MD18
Mancodas Athletic U19s 1–1 Madaris United U19s
Derby United U19s 0–1 Didari City Juniors
Bikarish U19s 1–0 FC United Juniors
Dalaris City Juniors 1–0 Dury Juniors
Sochra Mudra U19 0–0 Mancodas City U19s
Fiskadaha FC U19s 1–2 Trimidau Naksa U19s
Totalaha U19s 2–1 Holhot Academy
Sarim Potato U19s 2–0 Kistina Galaxy U19s
Forte Agureo EDS 2–1 Dalaris Sports U19s
Trimidau Rukiya JDS 1–0 Cochin U19s

PDL MD19
Cochin U19s 0–2 Mancodas Athletic U19s
Dalaris Sports U19s 0–0 Trimidau Rukiya JDS
Kistina Galaxy U19s 0–2 Forte Agureo EDS
Holhot Academy 0–2 Sarim Potato U19s
Trimidau Naksa U19s 1–1 Totalaha U19s
Mancodas City U19s 0–1 Fiskadaha FC U19s
Dury Juniors 3–2 Sochra Mudra U19
FC United Juniors 0–2 Dalaris City Juniors
Didari City Juniors 0–1 Bikarish U19s
Madaris United U19s 1–0 Derby United U19s

From MD20, the split happens.
PDL MD20
Top Half
Sarim Potato U19s 1–1 Forte Agureo EDS
Fiskadaha FC U19s 2–1 Trimidau Rukiya JDS
Mancodas City U19s 1–3 Bikarish U19s
Mancodas Athletic U19s 0–0 Dalaris City Juniors
Dury Juniors 3–1 Kistina Galaxy U19s

Bottom Half
Dalaris Sports U19s 1–0 FC United Juniors
Holhot Academy 3–0 Derby United U19s
Sochra Mudra U19 1–2 Didari City Juniors
Trimidau Naksa U19s 0–3 Madaris United U19s
Totalaha U19s 3–1 Cochin U19s

PDL MD21
Top Half
Forte Agureo EDS 0–2 Kistina Galaxy U19s
Dalaris City Juniors 0–1 Dury Juniors
Bikarish U19s 1–0 Mancodas Athletic U19s
Trimidau Rukiya JDS 0–3 Mancodas City U19s
Sarim Potato U19s 3–1 Fiskadaha FC U19s

Bottom Half
FC United Juniors 0–0 Cochin U19s
Madaris United U19s 4–1 Totalaha U19s
Didari City Juniors 1–0 Trimidau Naksa U19s
Derby United U19s 0–1 Sochra Mudra U19
Dalaris Sports U19s 2–0 Holhot Academy

PDL MD22
Top Half
Fiskadaha FC U19s 9–1 Forte Agureo EDS
Mancodas City U19s 0–0 Sarim Potato U19s
Mancodas Athletic U19s 0–1 Trimidau Rukiya JDS
Dury Juniors 4–2 Bikarish U19s
Kistina Galaxy U19s 0–0 Dalaris City Juniors

Bottom Half
Holhot Academy 1–0 FC United Juniors
Sochra Mudra U19 1–1 Dalaris Sports U19s
Trimidau Naksa U19s 0–4 Derby United U19s
Totalaha U19s 0–1 Didari City Juniors
Cochin U19s 6–3 Madaris United U19s

PDL MD23
Top Half
Forte Agureo EDS 2–1 Dalaris City Juniors
Bikarish U19s 1–1 Kistina Galaxy U19s
Trimidau Rukiya JDS 1–1 Dury Juniors
Sarim Potato U19s 1–2 Mancodas Athletic U19s
Fiskadaha FC U19s 3–0 Mancodas City U19s

Bottom Half
FC United Juniors 1–3 Madaris United U19s
Didari City Juniors 4–3 Cochin U19s
Derby United U19s 1–0 Totalaha U19s
Dalaris Sports U19s 0–0 Trimidau Naksa U19s
Holhot Academy 1–0 Sochra Mudra U19

PDL MD24
Top Half
Mancodas City U19s 6–0 Forte Agureo EDS
Mancodas Athletic U19s 1–1 Fiskadaha FC U19s
Dury Juniors 5–1 Sarim Potato U19s
Kistina Galaxy U19s 1–1 Trimidau Rukiya JDS
Dalaris City Juniors 0–1 Bikarish U19s

Bottom Half
Sochra Mudra U19 0–0 FC United Juniors
Trimidau Naksa U19s 2–1 Holhot Academy
Totalaha U19s 0–1 Dalaris Sports U19s
Cochin U19s 0–0 Derby United U19s
Madaris United U19s 0–1 Didari City Juniors


Tables
# Apex S9 Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Fiskadaha FC 18 13 4 1 42 15 +27 43
2 Bikarish 18 10 7 1 47 15 +32 37
3 Mancodas City 18 11 3 4 36 23 +13 36
4 Mancodas Athletic FC 18 9 4 5 24 18 +6 31
5 Kistina Galaxy 18 9 3 6 18 10 +8 30
6 Dalaris City 18 7 8 3 32 23 +9 29
7 Holhot City 18 8 2 8 12 13 −1 26
8 Trimidau Rukiya 18 6 7 5 24 20 +4 25
9 Sochra Mudra FC 18 7 4 7 23 27 −4 25
10 Sarim Potato FC 18 5 8 5 16 17 −1 23
11 Dury FC 18 6 4 8 32 33 −1 22
12 FC United of Mancodas 18 6 4 8 18 21 −3 22
13 Pacifica 18 2 8 8 20 36 −16 14
14 Derby United 18 3 3 12 9 26 −17 12
15 Kavalti River FC 18 2 4 12 21 50 −29 10
16 Cochin FC 18 2 3 13 8 35 −27 9

# SPL S13 Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Trimidau Naksa 18 12 3 3 50 14 +36 39
2 Holhot United 18 11 2 5 23 11 +12 35
3 Totalaha 18 10 4 4 27 15 +12 34
4 Jottim FC 18 10 4 4 20 9 +11 34
5 Dalaris Sports FC 18 9 4 5 32 22 +10 31
6 Donbester 18 8 5 5 19 12 +7 29
7 Didari City 18 7 8 3 25 25 0 29
8 Offsdi Dalas 18 7 4 7 23 27 −4 25
9 Madaris United 18 6 5 7 24 32 −8 23
10 Forte Agureo FC 18 7 0 11 22 23 −1 21
11 Darcon Manodas FC 18 6 3 9 20 28 −8 21
12 Rama Holma 18 6 2 10 16 19 −3 20
13 Armed Forces FC 18 5 3 10 13 16 −3 18
14 Jote United 18 5 3 10 24 28 −4 18
15 Doria City FC 18 5 1 12 23 56 −33 16
16 Hoash Celtic 18 4 1 13 10 34 −24 13

# ChL9 Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Forche United 23 15 5 3 39 16 +23 50
2 Craza Wanderers 23 13 6 4 24 13 +11 45
3 Bakarisha Chonta 23 14 2 7 34 21 +13 44
4 Offsdi Galaxy 23 14 1 8 52 29 +23 43
5 Notarsihan FC 23 13 3 7 22 11 +11 42
6 Honas FC 23 11 8 4 38 29 +9 41
7 Madaris Country 23 11 7 5 22 11 +11 40
8 Gikashiar City FC 23 10 8 5 30 14 +16 38
9 PF University 23 10 4 9 16 16 0 34
10 Kisha Agureo FC 23 9 6 8 39 37 +2 33
11 Dakahs Nakahi 23 9 4 10 26 24 +2 31
12 Real Didari 23 9 4 10 22 22 0 31
13 Kavalti Rangers 23 9 4 10 29 34 −5 31
14 Hakartas City 23 6 7 10 24 33 −9 25
15 Sarim Doan Naksa 23 7 3 13 22 30 −8 24
16 Kibinas 23 7 1 15 15 30 −15 22
17 Shishada United 23 7 0 16 25 49 −24 21
18 Kinabitan 23 5 4 14 19 39 −20 19
19 Paishi-jak City 23 5 3 15 20 38 −18 18
20 Najara 23 4 4 15 9 31 −22 16

# PDL S13 Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Sarim Potato U19s 24 16 4 4 64 33 +31 52
2 Fiskadaha FC U19s 24 16 3 5 51 20 +31 51
3 Dury Juniors 24 15 5 4 73 32 +41 50
4 Mancodas City U19s 24 14 4 6 59 23 +36 46
5 Mancodas Athletic U19s 24 13 5 6 39 16 +23 44
6 Bikarish U19s 24 12 4 8 32 31 +1 40
7 Kistina Galaxy U19s 24 11 11 7 22 15 +7 38
8 Trimidau Rukiya JDS 24 9 7 8 30 29 +1 34
9 Dalaris City Juniors 24 9 6 9 28 30 −2 33
10 Forte Agureo EDS 24 9 2 13 39 73 −34 29
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11 Dalaris Sports U19s 24 9 8 7 18 15 +3 35
12 Holhot Academy 24 9 4 11 32 33 −1 31
13 Didari City Juniors 24 9 2 13 19 25 −6 29
14 Sochra Mudra U19 24 6 9 9 18 23 −5 27
15 Trimidau Naksa U19s 24 7 5 12 30 47 −17 26*
16 Madaris United U19s 24 8 2 14 35 52 −17 26*
17 Totalaha U19s 24 6 5 13 23 46 −23 23**
18 Cochin U19s 24 5 8 11 25 45 −20 23**
19 Derby United U19s 24 6 2 16 23 42 −21 20
20 FC United Juniors 24 2 7 15 11 39 −28 13
*Tiebroken by Stage 1 points: Trimidau Naksa 22, Madaris United 17
**Tiebroken by Stage 2 points: Totalaha 20, Cochin 18
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Poafmersian Football League Season 13 Chapter 3
RP Cancelled due to time constrains, remaining rosters listed here for reference.

Sarim Potato FC
Suggested Lineup (4-4-2): Bianca Levine, 32 (GK); Image Harold, 34 (LB); Huangdi MacRae, 30 (CB); Katinka Sutton, 28 (CB); Image Muriel Logan, 31 (RB); Image Riles Morales, 29 (LM); (STO/HIN) Kevyan Pope, 30 (ACM, CF); Image Gulba Kulkarni, 30 (RM); Image Gustavo Mascarenhas, 36 (RM); Image Mika Toyotomi-Bariain, 31 (CF, SS); Jordan Huerta, 32 (CF, AM)
Other Players: Image Sanne Penner, 30 (GK); Voldemaras Tolbert, 36 (RB); Rusiko Maestri, 27 (CB); Samson Salonen, 26 (CB); Summer Vincent, 21 (CB); Nikkita Alfaro, 22 (CB); Image Danica Marshall, 31 (CM); Dargis Walshor, 39 (LM); Pitra Das, 32 (CM); Image Lucila Tice, 25 (LM); Guadalupe Wolff, 20 (CM); Haimo Segreti, 30 (CM/ACM); Image Rachel Swantek, 27 (LM); Rosanna Williamson, 20 (RM); Jackson Handris, 28 (CF, RW); Joesph Hensley, 31 (RW, CF); Image Stirling Longman, 24 (RW); Image Anemone Christinsen, 26 (ST); Martim Picasso, 30 (CF); Image Parjazu, 33 (CF/RW/RM/ST)

Manager: David Stainton, 62
Stadium: Potato Villa (cap. 56,000), Sarim, Tikahs
Honours: -
Last Season: 9th
Team Colours: Orange (eda910), [color]Dark Purple (9d1987)[/color]
Nickname: The Hornets
Play Style: Slightly Attacking

PDL Players to Watch: Star Ferraro, 17 (GK); Deanna Thomassen, 19 (CB/CDM); Gustavo Caivano, 18 (CB); Marjory Slusser, 18 (ACM, CM); Freddy Farley, 17 (CF)

Sarim Potato FC is looking to offload some of their older players. And they should, given that their PDL team is good enough to sustain the development of the club as a whole. Dargis Walshor is likely to become a coach for the PDL players and gain some experience before moving on to other clubs. Meanwhile, there a bunch of young players that could easily take over. Nikkita Alfaro, Summer Vincent. The thing about this team is the presence of an increasing number of strikers. Though the Thomassen-Caivano centerback partnership in the Professional Development League have been producing a really solid result.

Mancodas Athletic FC
Suggested Lineup (4-3-3): Jessica Ardens, 27 (GK); Image Natsuki Bandohira, 31 (LB, LM); Kelefe Hans, 29 (CB); Chester Jackson, 35 (CB, RB); Image Barbara Nagy, 30 (RB); Image Nobutoshi Kazama, 34 (CM); Min Berg, 32 (DM, CM); Image Zav Allaris, 31 (CM); Tasunka Ericson, 35 (LM, LW); Peony Kitchen, 35 (CF); Leontiy Seet, 29 (RW)
Other Players: Ágata Atteberry, 20 (GK); Willahelm Hidalgo, 34 (GK); Ariel Casey, 35 (LB, RB); Charles Hogoson, 29 (RB); Celestino Casal , 21 (LWB/LDM); Johnson Demsy, 28 (CB); Dae-Jung Sokol, 28 (RB/CB); Plamen Naoumov, 33 (DM, CM); Cahya Jones, 34 (RM, RB); Neilina Elzinga, 28 (CM/DM); Image Vilde Martikainen, 34 (CM); Anjelica Friedrich, 22 (CM); Scott Martini, 21 (CF); Jordan Hans, 27 (CF); Deneb Huerta, 31 (CF); Onesimos Jain, 33 (RW, CF); Yuki Shantaria, 32 (CF)
Manager: Image Ryūzaki Mito, 47
Stadium: Mancodas Complex (cap. 60,000), Greater Mancodas, Cochas
Honours: 3x Apex (S9, S12, S13); 2x PF Champions Cup (1st, 3rd)
Last Season: 1st
Team Colours: Red (ff0000) and Black
Nickname: Red Devils
Play Style: Posession Control

PDL Players to Watch: Ágata Atteberry, 20 (GK); Archer Blue, 18 (LB); Image Sylvestro Bonetto, 19 (RB); Eter Abspoel, 19 (CM); Molly Mason, 19 (CM/DM); Tanique Archer, 19 (CF))

The Red Devils' long history has certainly got themselves a huge fanbase. It was with that in mind did head coach Ryuzaki Mito get his contract renewed for another 3 years - he was certainly the manager that turned this teama round with their younger players helping to inject fresh blood. While Mito has been looking within their academy, there hasn't been particular starling performances for the domestic team, resulting in the team trying to find stop-gaps within the transfer window. It remains to be seen whether they manage to make it through.

Mancodas City
Suggested Lineup (4-4-2): Hanne Siekert, 28 (GK); Image Nikola Jowanowić, 35 (LB/LWB); Ali Berger, 33 (CB); Image Lianne Northrup, 31 (CB); Image Raashida Kaid, 28 (RB); Padrig Dürr, 28 (LM); Magreta Rym, 30 (CM); Michael Jackson, 31 (CM, ACM); Verbena Zoltánfi, 27 (RM); Image Jamshed Ologin, 30 (CF (ST)); Image Josif Iwanić, 25 (AM/FW)
Other Players: Aleksandar Banderas, 20 (GK); Ansehelm Rowan, 22 (CB); Image Mohammad Malsharma, 30 (CB); Image Lyzbet Sneiders, 31 (DC); John Hanson, 29 (LB); Jacqi Equine, 29 (RB); German Kato, 28 (CB/DM); Liadan Holmström, 28 (CB); Gioia Tyson, 21 (CB); Quispe Nordström, 21 (CB); Donata Svensen, 20 (CM); (KND) Jeff Yunbet, 29 (LM); Image Sonny Ognibene, 26 (CM); Janice Pang, 31 (RM); Fynley Redfern, 20 (CM/AM); Image Ian Wright, 22 (ST); Image Carrie Carter, 27 (LW); Vibius Steffensen, 30 (LW/CF)
Manager: Image Larissa Graves, 56
Stadium: Camp of Power (cap. 61,000), City of Mancodas, Cochas
Honours: 1x PFFA Premier League (S1)
Last Season: 5th
Team Colours: Blue (0800ff), White
Nickname: Sky Blues
Play Style: Attacking, goals before defence

PDL Players to Watch: Aleksandar Banderas, 20 (GK); Carlijn Noel, 18 (CB/LB); Oriana Shaw, 18 (CB/RB); Fynley Redfern, 20 (CM/AM); Kealan Philip, 18 (CF)

Mancodas City can pride themselves on creating an awesome squad of midfielders, but their biggest problem is their inconsistencies. And that was why Larissa Graves of Brenecia was hired - a manager who knows what it is like to bring a team who has the capabilities to squeeze past the line at the end of the season. In spite of Mancodas City's problems, you can't say Graves didn't do a good job - she managed to bring the team within contention of the IFCF spots.

Fiskadaha FC
Suggested Lineup (3-5-2): Jarvis Cuyper, 32 (GK); Hildingr Duval, 27 (CB); Image Teadgh Brewer, 29 (CB); Image Jung Petit, 26 (CB); Miroslava Riley, 34 (LB/LWB); Sylvia Fusco, 27 (CM, DM); Xenophon Robson, 28 (RB/RWB); Image Olaf Bachmeier, 34 (CM); Image Caitlin MacTilt, 32 (CM); Ariel Bruce, 32 (CF/LW); Image ZHENG Yuanjun, 29 (ST/RW)
Other Players: Natalie Dircks, 28 (GK); Veli Pabst, 31 (CB); Shaquila Burnham, 35 (CB, DM); Image Leif Tannenbaum, 26 (CM/CAM); Image Sarah Kerrigan, 22 (LM); Antonia Charles, 33 (CM); Eurig Popa, 33 (RM); Natalina Berntsen, 26 (RM); Evangaline Felps, 31 (CF)
Manager: Image Silian Parker, 70
Stadium: Dreamers Park (cap. 60,000), Fiskadaha City, Tikahs
Honours: -
Last Season: 2nd
Team Colours: Grey (948f94) and Magneta (fa00fa)
Nickname: Grey Riders
Play Style: Balanced, Posession oriented

PDL Players to Watch: Bathsheba Piovene, 20 (LB); Queralt Gagliardi, 20 (RB); Petrus Barret, 18 (CM); Marcel Hudnall, 18 (CM); Elliott Teo, 20 (CF)

The veteran manager has brought with him all his previous experiecned, and transformed the Grey Riders from a fast-fading force to a brand new challenger for the title. Every cycle, the team always manages to bring with them surprises - such as transforming Jarvis Cuyper from one that was dropped out of NT pool contention to one that is always knocking on the door - if not for Nicole Potts' domination and his age. Or how Xenophon Robson became such a consistent starter for the national team as the country's top wingback. Such player changes are not without the efforts of Parker.

Bikarish
Suggested Lineup (4-1-3-2): Image Marseille Alexander, 34 (GK); Lovise Zimmerman, 29 (LB); Diamond Byan, 30 (CB); Image Dahiu Adatxi, 27 (CB); Image Jack Townsend, 32 (RB); Image Sander Connolly, 32 (DM/CM); Image Marshall Barry, 32 (LM); Image Lon Dumon, 32 (AM); Heidi Amsing, 32 (RM); Image Kinnel Hunter, 32 (ST); Image Lawrence Bowden, 30 (ST)
Other Players: Hildegard Tjäder, 20 (GK); Thad Partanen, 28 (GK); Winnie Marek , 23 (CB); Tereza Vass, 23 (CB); Sergio Rowbottom, 23 (LB); Alvin Oliveira, 22 (RB); Zak Kaloyanov, 32 (RB); Image Nico Aquinio, 34 (CB); Ruthie Magee, 22 (CM); Monique Archer, 20 (RM); Image CHEN Xiwei, 36 (CM); Image Kevin Mohamed, 31 (DM); Iris Díaz, 23 (CF); Image Esther Cadre, 25 (RW)
Manager: Taik Wondos, 66
Stadium: Bikarish Stadium (cap. 48,000), Bikarish, Nitrishi-pai
Honours: 1x Apex (S11); 1x PFFA Premier League (S5); 1x FFI Liga dos Vencedores (S1); 1x PF Champions Cup (2nd)
Last Season: 3rd
Team Colours: Blue (80cccc)
Nickname: The Wanderers
Play Style: Balanced, defence first

PDL Players to Watch: Hildegard Tjäder, 20 (GK); Vojtich Roth, 19 (CB); Monique Archer, 20 (RM)

Taik Wondos would likely be picked as the National Team successor if the Football Association decides to look inwards. Every time you think Bikarish is too far away to contest the championship, you can rely on this team to gel themselves together. Although they can be ashamed of how many foreigners they have purchased, most are to really good impact, and it is hard to see how the 66-year old is not one of the key contributors to this nice little team.
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Postby PotatoFarmers » Sun Mar 05, 2023 9:58 am

Season 14

Apex Summary
Overall, this was a really unexpected season for the league as a whole. With the abilities of the top teams close to each other, it was a tactical masterpiece for Bikarish to come out in such dominant fashion, taking home 23 wins and breaking an Apex-era record for most points. If anything, it solidified Taik Wondos as the person who can create miracles out of nothing, and also proved that Chromatik Marseille Alexander's form is nowhere near dropping. Of course, with Natanael Feigenbaum rising up, it raises questions whether Thad Partanen is on his way out of the club, and also who is the true backup for Alexander once he eventually retires. In rightback, while Sylestone's Jack Townsend was thought to have solidified his position as starter, Zak Kaloyanov's performances off the bench and during rotations have thrown that into doubt. In fact, it has certainly placed Kaloyanov in the limelight as the incoming NT manager (to be announced soon) makes his choices on who to call up for the upcoming Cup of Harmony. The biggest surprise, however, is rumours that Taik Wondos is going to find a third contender to pile pressure on the 2 players. That seems like a surprise, especially since the club's main priorities would be to look for a leftback to fill up the weaknesses there.

Among the chasing pack, Mancodas Athletic FC and Fiskadaha FC must have been really dissapointed with regards to how far off the pace they were. While both clubs were generally expected to make the IFCF spots, their goals would surely to be aiming for the title. In Fiskadaha FC, manager Silian Parker has indicated his intentions to go back to the drawing board, after finding veteran wingback Miroslava Riley's form dropping off really sharply, and that academy player Bathsheba Piovene not really up to standard as yet. The manager is also starting to see some flexibility in a 3-4-3, with Chromatika's Sarah Kerrigan showing immense potential, but at that point he would realise that he seems to not be using Poafmersian NTer Xenophon Robson's strengths. The Red Devils, on the other hand, might be facing a renewal problem, and while the squad has depth, it seems to be not going manager Ryūzaki Mito's way as the younger players are not stepping up as much as they should. When asked about the club's ambitions in the transfer window, he made it very clear it was about renewal - trying to find substitutes and also look deep into the academy to see who is in a position to step up. In particular, former Poafmersian NTer Ariel Casey's position at leftback, and Tasunka Ericson's position at LW would be a primary concern. It could be a busy window for the club.

Sadi That, the Dury FC manager, might be thinking about other things. Having secured 3rd place comfortably, they would be glad to have started the look for replaements early. Unlike Bikarish, the Blue Sailors have always preferred to look domestically. And with players like striker Gracie-Mai Mcmahon and centerback Zoie Durnin emerging as comfortable options coming out of the Dury Juniors academy team, the focus would be on finding a transition to those set of players. Of particular concern would be the 2 young defenders, Dymitr Pearson and Christel Boyd, and That has made it clear that the two would be sent on loan spells to properly see where they belong. For the club, they would be mainly focusing on getting rid of the players that don't fit in really well, but other than the lack of big names (they do have a few, such as Janelle Frederick and Bolívar Tamura, both Poafmersian NTer, and Wang Wei from Yuezhou), the club is doing well. Better synergy (and more tactical flexibility from That) will allow the team to continue their rise to the top.

Trimidau Rukiya and Kistina Galaxy were placed fifth and sixth, but on paper, they were both never menat to be this high. Kistina Galaxy manager Sylvia Zimari was careful not to be aggressive on the market, and it seems that their group of half veterans, half approaching peak players are working out for them. The main issue for them, like many of the others, is renewal, but even then they have a few names that have stepped up. Astograth's centerback Arixo Salayarn, 28 and Kelssek's midfielder Erin Matysiak are both the leading figures for the club, while Ko-oren striker Lo Oise may be in contention for a starting spot should main striker Alex Warlohff (from Ethane) fall off. Wingers Taliah Alcock and Ashlee Torres isstarting to put pressure on Nepharan Jasmine Francis and andreja Pettersen, while Zeta Reka's 28 year-old fullback Iwo Lazarić has basically made himself irreplacable, even ahead of other veterans. Trimidau Rukiya, on the other hand, found the correct way to kickoff their campaign, managing to gell all the players in time for the opening wins away against Bikarish and at home against Kistina Galaxy for the first 2 Matchdays. Their opening schedule was brutal - and the lost on Matchday 3 away at Dalaris City. The same happened on Matchday 5 in the Matty Horis Stadium (Dury FC), but a home draw against the Red Devils on Matchday 4, and a 3-0 smashing of Mancodas City on Matchday 6, meant they didn't get as bad a start as everyone thought. During the campaign, they had some chokes, but crucial points against crucial opponents was all it took to bring the team to where they largely deserved to be. Snatching all 6 against a struggling Mancodas City, taking 2 from the Red Devils, those were important points. Of course, they had their explosions. Matchday 23 against Pacifica, where they lost 0-6 and paid for all the away fans' tickets, or Matchday 27 when Sochra Mudra beat them 4-1 (got overshadowed by Mancodas City winning 7-1 at home to Dalaris City that night), but this team was at least heading somewhere. Zeta Rekan striker Milan Leitz and Baker Park's Karrie Price were a crucial force in the club's exploits, with Leitz scored 14 and assisted 10, while Price scored 19 and assisted 5. In fact, it was Price's solid performance that earned her many awards, and turned Trimidau Rukiya back to its former self again.

Dalaris City and FC United of Mancodas are both likely to part ways with their managers. The former, well, didn't perform at their peak. The performances were sometimes god-tier, sometimes hell-tier. Not to mention how they weren't able to close games - they produced 10 draws, the hightest number in the Apex, and the exact same record as their city rivals, Dalaris Sports FC, did in the Supreme League. The club had to reconsider their strategies. Relying on young forwards like Barbora Figueroa, 20 and Rhodri Haworth, 22, certainly didn't work. Dalaris City also had a bad habit of relying on old names. First, they got Shakira Handris. Then they got STeve Erickson. Now it was in Jordan Walker, 33, as well as Audioslavian midfielder October MacLucas, 32/33, whose form seems to have started to decrease throughout the whole of the last season. Now the burden fell on Poafmersian NTer Aapeli Shea, and a rising star, holding midfielder Tate Maynard, to maintain their focus on the national team. Of course, we need to talk about some of this team's younger yet inexperienced players who contributed to the team's performance. Efnakia centerback Atsal Kaccatacc,22 has earned himself a name, partnering in midfielde with Qusmo centerback Rilan-Paliv Abe, 23, after manager Mansi Kandero decided to sub out the veteran partnership of Martti Tuff, 30, and Jordan Walker, 33. Then there was Aleksander Malloye, 20, in goal, coming on for Simona Loewe who was out with injury for almost the entire season. FC United of Mancodas, on the other hand, Tony Fernandes[/b] and fullback Jimmy Couch, and their results were equally fluctuating. Not to mention how towards the end of the season, manager Johnathan Istira was facing some family issues, and had to step aside by the last few matches of the season, leaving inexperienced assistant coach John Aikien to take charge for the last 3 matches.

Then there was the surprises. For good or for bad. Sochra Mudra FC was the good ones, with the Snipers largely expected to suffer from relegation this cycle. However, the team came together to produce an exciting performance, with striker Emma Krstevski, 31 and veteran keeper Abdul Huffman, 33, being the main leaders of this squad. Holhot City also took many by surprise, with Cassadaigua midfielder Lauren Schindler's fire having been reignited through her stint in the squad, producing many nice tackles and being a key contributor to the team's tight defence. Much talk has also to go to veteran striker Titus Dunne of Brenecia, whose hard work being the main target-lady up front the main reason why the squad did well. Then there was the upsets, namely coming from squad-with-lots-of-depth Mancodas City, with Brenecian manager Larissa Graves unable to get this team to come together as much as she used to do. Sarim Potato FC was also another victim of deep squads, with the academy players not integrating well with veterans like fullback Harold, 34 of Sharktail, Sajnur's Parjazu, 33, and midfielder Pitra Das. It is up to a new manager to take these teams through and figure out where they should improve and where to cut their losses. Both clubs have strong talents to be used, such as Poafmersian NTers Jordan Huerta and Nikkita Alfaro in Sarim Potato FC, and NT players Micahel Jackson, Magreta Rym, Padrig Dürr and Liadan Holmström headlining Mancodas City's squad.


Tables for MD30
# Apex 14 Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Bikarish 30 23 3 4 52 17 +35 72 IFCF CL, FFI LoV
2 Mancodas Athletic FC 30 16 9 5 54 27 +27 57 IFCF ChC, FFI LoV
3 Dury FC 30 16 8 6 44 25 +19 56 IFCF ChC
4 Fiskadaha FC 30 16 7 7 50 29 +21 55 IFCF ChC, CWC, FFI TdC
5 Trimidau Rukiya 30 14 6 10 43 36 +7 48
6 Kistina Galaxy 30 14 5 11 28 23 +5 47
7 Dalaris City 30 11 10 9 52 48 +4 43
8 FC United of Mancodas 30 11 8 11 29 31 −2 41
9 Sochra Mudra FC 30 11 5 14 50 61 −11 38
10 Mancodas City 30 10 7 13 50 51 −1 37
11 Holhot City 30 9 8 13 12 17 −5 35
12 Sarim Potato FC 30 8 8 14 31 39 −8 32
13 Pacifica 30 8 7 15 38 48 −10 31
14 Holhot United 30 7 9 14 20 34 −14 30
15 Totalaha 30 7 4 19 25 49 −24 25 Relegated
16 Kavalti River FC 30 3 8 19 21 64 −43 17 Relegated


# SL 14 Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Trimidau Naksa 30 15 8 7 42 27 +15 53 Champions, IFCF LBCT
2 Forche United 30 16 4 10 51 34 +17 52 IFCF LBCT, Promoted

3 Didari City 30 16 4 10 40 27 +13 52 IFCF LBCT
4 Jote United 30 14 9 7 67 47 +20 51
5 Jottim FC 30 15 6 9 27 23 +4 51
6 Derby United 30 12 8 10 24 19 +5 44
7 Cochin FC 30 12 7 11 28 26 +2 43
8 Dalaris Sports FC 30 11 10 9 47 46 +1 43
9 Armed Forces FC 30 13 4 13 19 21 −2 43
10 Forte Agureo FC 30 11 6 13 30 31 −1 39
11 Craza Wanderers 30 10 8 12 43 45 −2 38
12 Donbester 30 9 9 12 31 34 −3 36
13 Darcon Manodas FC 30 8 8 14 26 43 −17 32
14 Offsdi Dalas 30 8 8 14 40 58 −18 32
15 Madaris United 30 7 8 15 34 50 −16 29 Relegated
16 Rama Holma 30 7 5 18 11 29 −18 26 Relegated


Challenge League 14   Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
1 Offsdi Galaxy 38 28 4 6 72 30 +42 88 Champions
2 Madaris Country 38 21 10 7 44 20 +24 73 Promoted

3 Real Didari 38 21 6 11 56 32 +24 69
4 Kavalti Rangers 38 19 9 10 62 41 +21 66
5 Doria City FC 38 17 12 9 49 33 +16 63
6 Bakarisha Chonta 38 17 10 11 42 43 −1 61
7 Gikashiar City FC 38 17 9 12 34 30 +4 60
8 Hoash Celtic 38 17 7 14 41 31 +10 58
9 Paishi-jak City 38 16 9 13 19 16 +3 57
10 Notarsihan FC 38 13 15 10 31 27 +4 54
11 Honas FC 38 14 10 14 54 45 +9 52
12 Kisha Agureo FC 38 12 12 14 57 46 +11 48
13 Shishada United 38 11 11 16 37 57 −20 44
14 PF University 38 10 11 17 37 49 −12 41
15 Bishtas Jaska 38 10 11 17 34 52 −18 41
16 Dakahs Nakahi 38 8 14 16 47 69 −22 38
17 Doche Bangsa 38 8 10 20 31 53 −22 34
18 Hakartas City 38 8 10 20 30 57 −27 34
19 Ramasdia Kiash 38 6 14 18 10 27 −17 32
20 Sarim Doan Naksa 38 7 6 25 29 58 −29 27
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Postby PotatoFarmers » Sun Mar 05, 2023 5:40 pm

Season 14 FA Cup

For this time round, to spice things up, the 20 Challengers League will be separated from the remaining 28 teams.
Round 1
Challengers League Path
(CHL) Bakarisha Chonta 2–0 Kisha Agureo FC (CHL)
(CHL) Hoash Celtic 3–0 Kavalti Rangers (CHL)
(CHL) Gikashiar City FC 3–2 Madaris Country (CHL)
(CHL) Honas FC 1–0 Notarsihan FC (CHL)
(CHL) Doria City FC 3–1 Bishtas Jaska (CHL)
(CHL) Dakahs Nakahi 3–1 Hakartas City (CHL)
(CHL) Paishi-jak City 1–2 Offsdi Galaxy (CHL)
(CHL) Sarim Doan Naksa 4–3 Real Didari (CHL)
(CHL) Shishada United 3–2 Ramasdia Kiash (CHL)
(CHL) PF University 2–2 Doche Bangsa (CHL)

Non-ChL Path
(SEL) Offsdi Dalas 1–2 Kistina Galaxy (AEX)
(SEL) Cochin FC 2–1 Holhot United (AEX)
(AEX) Dury FC 1–2 Forche United (SEL)
(AEX) Sarim Potato FC 2–3 Sochra Mudra FC (AEX)
(SEL) Craza Wanderers 1–2 Jottim FC (SEL)
(SEL) Jote United 2–0 FC United of Mancodas (AEX)
(SEL) Donbester 1–1 Armed Forces FC (SEL)
(AEX) Kavalti River FC 1–0 Pacifica (AEX)
(SEL) Didari City 3–1 Derby United (SEL)
(SEL) Trimidau Naksa 0–3 Holhot City (AEX)
(SEL) Madaris United 2–3 Dalaris Sports FC (SEL)
(SEL) Forte Agureo FC 0–2 Mancodas Athletic FC (AEX)
(SEL) Darcon Manodas FC 2–1 Totalaha (AEX)
(AEX) Trimidau Rukiya 2–1 Rama Holma (SEL)


Round 1 Replay
(CHL)              Doche Bangsa    3–0    PF University             (CHL)  
(SEL) Armed Forces FC 4–2 Donbester (SEL)


Round 2
(SEL)               Jote United   3–0   Didari City               (SEL)  
(SEL) Armed Forces FC 1–0 Forche United (SEL)
(SEL) Dalaris Sports FC 1–2 Cochin FC (SEL)
(AEX) Kistina Galaxy 1–0 Honas FC (CHL)
(AEX) Mancodas Athletic FC 2–0 Shishada United (CHL)
(CHL) Gikashiar City FC 0–5 Sochra Mudra FC (AEX)
(CHL) Hoash Celtic 1–2 Dakahs Nakahi (CHL)
(CHL) Doria City FC 3–0 Doche Bangsa (CHL)
(AEX) Kavalti River FC 1–0 Holhot City (AEX)
(CHL) Offsdi Galaxy 1–0 Jottim FC (SEL)
(CHL) Bakarisha Chonta 0–2 Sarim Doan Naksa (CHL)
(AEX) Trimidau Rukiya 2–0 Darcon Manodas FC (SEL)


Round 3
From Round 3 onwards, there is no replays. The semifinals has also been changed to be a neutral site 1 match, same as the finals.

(AEX)                  Bikarish    2–0    Mancodas Athletic FC      (AEX)  
(AEX) Mancodas City 1–5 Sochra Mudra FC (AEX)
(AEX) Fiskadaha FC p 3–3 Cochin FC (SEL) (1–1 FT · 6–5 pen)
(SEL) Jote United 2–1 Kavalti River FC (AEX)
(CHL) Doria City FC 2–1 Sarim Doan Naksa (CHL)
(CHL) Offsdi Galaxy 0–2 Dalaris City (AEX)
(CHL) Dakahs Nakahi 0–2 Armed Forces FC (SEL)
(AEX) Kistina Galaxy 2–1 Trimidau Rukiya (AEX)


Quarterfinals
(AEX)                  Bikarish    1–3    Sochra Mudra FC           (AEX)  
(AEX) Fiskadaha FC 4–1 Jote United (SEL)
(CHL) Doria City FC 0–3 Dalaris City (AEX)
(SEL) Armed Forces FC 4–1 Kistina Galaxy (AEX)


Semifinals
(AEX)           Sochra Mudra FC    1–2    Fiskadaha FC              (AEX)  
(AEX) Dalaris City 2–0 Armed Forces FC (SEL)


Finals
(AEX)              Fiskadaha FC    2–1    Dalaris City              (AEX)





Awards


Team of the Year
Goalkeeper: Image Marseille Alexander, 33 - Bikarish
Fullback/Wingback: Image Iwo Lazarić, 27 - Kistina Galaxy
Centerback: Image Niniaw yLleamaid, 20 - Dury FC
Centerback: Kelefe Hans, 28 - Mancodas Athletic FC
Fullback/Wingback: Xenophon Robson, 27 - Fiskadaha FC

Holding Midfielder: Image Tony Fernandes, 28 - FC United of Mancodas
Left Midfielder: Image Marshall Barry, 31 - Bikarish
Right Midfielder: Image Maol Eanain, 29 - Trimidau Rukiya
Central Midfielder: Image Isabelle Wiley, 28 - Bikarish

Striker: Liina Williamson, 24 - Dury FC
Striker: Image Karrie Price, 25 - Trimidau Rukiya

Notable Mentions
Goalkeeper: Kayin Haumann, 37 - Holhot City
Defender: Image Linus Robertsson, 30 - Holhot City (CB)
Defender: Jenifer Kynaston, 25 - Pacifica (CB)
Midfielder: Image Lauren Schindler, 23 - Holhot City (RB)
Midfielder: Image Zav Allaris, 30 - Mancodas Athletic FC (CM)
Striker: Image Milan Leitz, 28 - Trimidau Rukiya (CF)
Striker: Leontiy Seet, 28 - Mancodas Athletic FC

Other Awards
Golden Boot: Liina Williamson, 24 - Dury FC (21 goals)
Silver Boot: Image Karrie Price, 25 - Trimidau Rukiya (19 goals)
Golden Glove: Image Marseille Alexander, 33 - Bikarish (18 clean sheets)
Silver Glove: Kayin Haumann, 37 - Holhot City (17 clean sheets)
Under-21 Player of the Year Image Niniaw yLleamaid, 20 - Dury FC
Transfer of the Year (TW38): Image Karrie Price, 25 - Trimidau Rukiya
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Season 14 Professional Development League

After experimenting with the halves format, it was agreed that the format will stay, however, teams will not carry over points from the first half into the second half. Instead, the points will only be used as tiebreaker, after the head-to-head tiebreaker.

First Half
# PDL Season 14 First Half Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Fiskadaha FC U19s 19 14 4 1 50 21 +29 46
2 Trimidau Rukiya JDS 19 12 4 3 45 22 +23 40
3 Sarim Potato U19s 19 12 2 5 42 23 +19 38
4 Mancodas City U19s 19 12 1 6 56 20 +36 37
5 Mancodas Athletic U19s 19 10 6 3 30 16 +14 36
6 Bikarish U19s 19 10 6 3 30 23 +7 36
7 Dury Juniors 19 10 4 5 38 20 +18 34
8 Dalaris City Juniors 19 8 7 4 24 18 +6 31
9 Sochra Mudra U19 19 9 3 7 27 25 +2 30
10 Trimidau Naksa U19s 19 7 4 8 23 28 −5 25
11 Didari City Juniors 19 7 4 8 15 16 −1 25
12 Dalaris Sports U19s 19 6 4 9 14 24 −10 22
13 Derby United U19s 19 5 5 9 20 41 −21 20
14 Kistina Galaxy U19s 19 5 4 10 13 19 −6 19
15 Forte Agureo EDS 19 5 4 10 23 39 −16 19
16 Cochin U19s 19 6 1 12 30 42 −12 19
17 Madaris United U19s 19 4 5 10 25 42 −17 17
18 Holhot Academy 19 4 4 11 21 34 −13 16
19 FC United Juniors 19 3 3 13 18 38 −20 12
20 Totalaha U19s 19 2 3 14 17 50 −33 9


Second Half
# PDL Top Half Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Sarim Potato U19s 18 13 2 3 35 14 +21 41
2 Mancodas City U19s 18 11 5 2 43 23 +20 38
3 Mancodas Athletic U19s 18 10 4 4 27 17 +10 34
4 Dury Juniors 18 9 4 5 43 27 +16 31
5 Bikarish U19s 18 7 3 8 28 24 +4 24
6 Fiskadaha FC U19s 18 6 6 6 28 26 +2 24
7 Trimidau Rukiya JDS 18 6 5 7 29 30 −1 23
8 Dalaris City Juniors 18 4 7 7 13 19 −6 19
9 Trimidau Naksa U19s 18 2 3 13 12 48 −36 9
10 Sochra Mudra U19 18 2 1 15 16 46 −30 7

# PDL Second Half Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Dalaris City Juniors 18 11 4 3 37 14 +23 37
2 Kistina Galaxy U19s 18 11 3 4 23 9 +14 36
3 Holhot Academy 18 8 6 4 29 13 +16 30
4 Totalaha U19s 18 8 1 9 23 44 −21 25
5 Derby United U19s 18 7 3 8 20 31 −11 24
6 Forte Agureo EDS 18 6 4 8 21 27 −6 22
7 FC United Juniors 18 6 4 8 22 27 −5 22
8 Madaris United U19s 18 6 2 10 21 26 −5 20
9 Cochin U19s 18 4 6 8 25 26 −1 18
10 Didari City Juniors 18 4 5 9 10 14 −4 17
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Season 36, Gothanitan Isles Football League (GIFL)

Tables as at MD38
# Division 1 Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Bongali United 38 26 6 6 71 27 +44 84 IFCF CL, CMFA CL
2 Bakariksta FC 38 24 7 7 53 29 +24 79 IFCF ChC, AOCL
3 Arenes FC 38 21 10 7 49 22 +27 73 IFCF ChC
4 Trieste Rangers 38 22 4 12 59 37 +22 70 IFCF ChC

5 Manclester City 38 20 9 9 72 37 +35 69 CdC
6 Manclester United 38 20 5 13 40 35 +5 65
7 Daris Si Solam 38 18 9 11 47 36 +11 63 CEdC
8 Hangshire FC 38 15 13 10 42 36 +6 58 CEdC
9 Alor Hangor FC 38 15 11 12 40 25 +15 56 CMFA CL
10 Tyakrita United 38 14 12 12 42 44 −2 54 CMFA CL

11 Holy Kangarsta FF 38 13 10 15 45 50 −5 49
12 Royal Tyakrita FC 38 13 8 17 53 53 0 47 CMFA CL
13 FC Tyrani 38 13 7 18 24 29 −5 46
14 Hellina City 38 12 10 16 40 57 −17 46
15 Javerkitan FC 38 11 8 19 25 45 −20 41
16 Cheskata 38 11 7 20 41 66 −25 40
17 1093 Kayirs 38 9 11 18 37 52 −15 38
18 Prezo Hongsire 38 8 9 21 21 46 −25 33
19 Kangsar FC 38 7 8 23 29 60 −31 29 Relegation
20 TX Hongsire 38 3 6 29 15 59 −44 15 Relegation


# Division 2 Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Hellina United 30 21 5 4 46 13 +33 68 Champions, IFCF LBCT
2 Mytraton 30 17 5 8 45 25 +20 56 Promoted, IFCF LBCT

3 Rotteinme 93 30 16 5 9 46 29 +17 53 IFCF LBCT
4 Donkeristan FC 30 14 8 8 50 28 +22 50
5 Darikna City FC 30 14 7 9 41 29 +12 49
6 Chekina Colduck 30 13 9 8 27 19 +8 48
7 Seripintau FC 30 12 8 10 35 31 +4 44
8 Al Pikarai 30 13 3 14 35 43 −8 42
9 PDRO 30 12 5 13 31 28 +3 41
10 Bolston Rangers 30 9 13 8 26 21 +5 40
11 Dilkshire Wanderers 30 9 7 14 33 50 −17 34
12 Real Hangastan 30 8 9 13 30 37 −7 33
13 Stagapool 30 7 7 16 21 45 −24 28
14 Dobester City 30 7 6 17 25 44 −19 27
15 Chokopos 30 6 8 16 25 52 −27 26 Relegated
16 Ceterina FC 30 5 9 16 12 34 −22 24 Relegated


# Division 3 Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Chinglon FC 30 23 5 2 75 18 +57 74 Champions
2 Drigun Baasey 30 17 7 6 51 28 +23 58 Promoted

3 Dobester Athletic 30 16 9 5 54 25 +29 57
4 Hangastan Athletic FF 30 14 8 8 24 14 +10 50
5 Korna Selangmant 30 14 7 9 43 27 +16 49
6 Alor Mengadan FC 30 14 7 9 45 29 +16 49
7 Al Fatima 30 13 8 9 29 25 +4 47
8 Sporting Wrufpus 30 13 7 10 41 37 +4 46
9 Vreahcaster United 30 11 10 9 39 36 +3 43
10 Hombas City 30 11 8 11 33 34 −1 41
11 Pluxlens FC 30 9 5 16 26 34 −8 32
12 Jakan Athletic 30 7 9 14 39 60 −21 30
13 Nokaristan FC 30 8 5 17 18 28 −10 29
14 Nulliham 30 7 4 19 42 67 −25 25
15 Lagelsia 30 5 5 20 25 77 −52 20
16 Chirpika FC 30 3 6 21 17 62 −45 15



Youth Football League, 26 Matchdays
# GYFL Div 1 Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 FC Tyrani U21 26 16 5 5 59 40 +19 53 IFCF RSC
2 Hangshire FC U21 26 15 5 6 44 30 +14 50
3 Arenes U21s 26 14 6 6 36 25 +11 48
4 Holy Kangarsta Juniors 26 13 5 8 32 22 +10 44
5 Bongali United Juniors 26 12 5 9 49 32 +17 41
6 Daris Si Solam U21 26 11 7 8 49 47 +2 40
7 Bakariksta U21s 26 12 3 11 52 48 +4 39
8 Royal Tyakrita Youth Team 26 10 6 10 63 55 +8 36
9 Manclester City U21 26 10 6 10 35 38 −3 36
10 Hellina Academy 26 8 7 11 33 39 −6 31
11 1093 Kayirs Juniors 26 9 4 13 31 42 −11 31
12 Hongsire Development Team 26 5 7 14 36 61 −25 22
13 Manclester United U21 26 4 6 16 39 56 −17 18 Relegation Playoffs
14 Tyakrita United U21s 26 3 8 15 39 62 −23 17 Relegated

# GYFL Div 2 Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Trieste Rangers U21s 26 16 7 3 52 27 +25 55 Champions, Promoted
2 Donkeristan U21 26 15 5 6 57 32 +25 50 Promotion Playoffs
3 Donbester City U21 26 13 7 6 47 29 +18 46
4 Darikna City U21s 26 14 4 8 57 41 +16 46
5 Rotteinme 93 26 11 9 6 39 29 +10 42
6 Alor Hangor EDT 26 10 7 9 51 35 +16 37
7 Dilkshire Wanderers U21 26 10 6 10 20 29 −9 36
8 Stagapool U21 26 9 8 9 35 35 0 35
9 Al Fatima U21s 26 7 8 11 25 29 −4 29
10 Kangsar Juniors 26 8 5 13 32 43 −11 29
11 Alor Mengadan DT 26 7 7 12 20 28 −8 28
12 Hangastan Academy 26 5 12 9 32 40 −8 27
13 Cheskata U21s 26 5 5 16 20 55 −35 20
14 Jakan Athletic U21s 26 3 8 15 32 67 −35 17
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Poafmersian Football Season 16
Also known as IFCF Season 15, FFI Season 14, Professional Development League (PDL) Season 20

The Football Review Show is a monthly show broadcasted on the Poafmersian Broadcasting Corporation (PFBC), starting this year with the events of season 16. It is hosted by PFBC football analysts Tabby Wick, and Hankia Plyer, featuring some guest commentators at times, and a variety of content talking about the domestic football over the past month. The hosts prefer to take a more sarcastic stance towards the state of football in the country, liking to make very critical comments of the state of things.


Episode 1 - First Month of Affairs
Events of the month: IFCF First Qualifying Round, 6 Matchdays.

Wick: Welcome one and all to the first edition of The Football Review Show.
Plyer: As we enter the 16th year of organised Poafmersian League Football, we have had new a completely different planning for the schedule of things this year. Rather than starting off with the FA Cup Round 1, the FA Cup was pushed to the back to allow individual leagues to push their first few matchdays off.
Wick: Our main attention will of course be on our 16 Apex teams, and while we do put some attention on the other leagues, that would be a small portion of this show.
Plyer: That is right! Which means with 6 matchdays of the Apex past us, we do have lots of content to talk about. Not to mention the 2 legs of the IFCF First Qualifying Round - lets just say those are disasters?
Wick: Before we start off let us take a look at the Apex results as of last Sunday's matches - all teams have played a total of 6 matches and to varing degrees of success, I must say.

#  Team                     P   W   D   L  GF  GA  GD  Pts    Form
1 Dury FC 6 4 1 1 19 6 13 13 WWWLD
2 Mancodas City 6 4 1 1 15 6 9 13 WLWWW
3 Sarim Potato FC 6 3 2 1 10 5 5 11 DDWLW
4 Fiskadaha FC 6 3 2 1 11 8 3 11 LDWDW
5 Dalaris Sports FC 6 3 1 2 12 10 2 10 WDWWL
6 Cochin FC 6 2 3 1 8 7 1 9 DDLWD
7 Bikarish 6 2 2 2 9 5 4 8 DWLWD
8 Trimidau Rukiya 6 2 2 2 10 9 1 8 DWLWL
9 FC United of Mancodas 6 2 2 2 6 6 0 8 WLLDW
10 Holhot United 6 2 1 3 3 7 -4 7 LLWWL
11 Pacifica 6 2 1 3 8 13 -5 7 WWDLL
12 Dalaris City 6 2 1 3 9 15 -6 7 LWLLD
13 Mancodas Athletic FC 6 1 3 2 9 10 -1 6 WLLDD
Kistina Galaxy 6 1 3 2 5 6 -1 6 LDWDD
15 Trimidau Naksa 6 1 1 4 5 15 -10 4 LDLLW
16 Sochra Mudra FC 6 0 2 4 5 16 -11 2 LLDLL


Plyer: The amazing part of our Apex is that at Matchday 6, we lost all our unbeaten teams. Is that not wonderful?
Wick: Just goes to show how competitive our league is - some of the early favourites have now been dropped to the bottom half of the table with their poor results. Meanwhile at the top - Dury FC has a goal differential of +13 over 6 matchdays! Goes to show how chaotic our league can get at times.
Plyer: For this time round, we were thinking of picking 2 teams to talk about in much more detail.
Wick: I think we can start of by talking about the 2 teams that have been our first participants in the IFCF competitions, Dury FC and Dalaris City.
Plyer: Sounds good! Let us have a look at these two teams and their 8 results over the past month.

Dalaris City
Suggested Lineup (4-4-2): Simona Loewe, 33 (GK); Euthymios Banister, 29 (LB); Image Rilan-Paliv Abe, 26 (CB); Image Atsal Kaccatacc, 25 (CB); Martti Tuff, 33 (RB/RCB); Image Isabella Marino, 24 (LM); Image FU Zongying, 29 (CM); Aapeli Shea, 30 (CM, AM); Simone Handli, 28 (RM); Image Marina Bizzell, 27 (ST); Image Odongo Ffumbe, 26 (ST)
Other Players: Image Butch Freamon, 26 (GK); Image Michael O'Connor, 26 (RB); Jordan Walker, 36 (CB); Gianna Silvestri, 20 (LWB/LDM/LB); Paulos Pusztai, 21 (RWB/RDM/RB); Douglas McCarthy, 30 (RM); Image October MacLucas, 38 (CM); Image James Beach, 22 (LM); Image Vijay Palalele, 36 (RM); Image Alejandra Younes, 26 (DM/CM); Ashley Dogh, 35 (LM); Tate Maynard, 23 (CM/DM); Elisaie Bernhardsson, 23 (CF); Barbora Figueroa, 23 (CF); (NYK) Kuma Negasu, 22 (ST); Ardghal Pallesen, 33 (CF); Rhodri Haworth, 25 (CF)
Manager: Adnan Suliaha, 68
Stadium: Dalaris State Stadium (cap. 46,500), City of Dalaris, Dalaris
Honours: 1x Apex (S7); 1x PF Champions Cup (6th); 3x PFFA Premier League (S2, S3, S4); 4x PFFA Cup (S1, S3, S5, S7)
Last Season: 4th
Team Colours: Dark Red (ba2020)
Nickname: Red Rhinos
Play Style: Fast, Aggressive
Past 3 Finishes: 4th (Apex S15, 48 pts), 7th (Apex S14, 43 pts), 3rd (Apex S13, 55 pts)

PDL Players to Watch: Gianna Silvestri, 20 (LWB/LDM/LB); Byzine Hodgson, 16 (CM); Laila Hoek, 19 (CF)


Wick: How do we start - I don't think Suliaha really made a huge difference to this team last cycle despite brining the team to 4th.
Plyer: A very brutal statement, but I think the 6 opening games have been a very good indicator of the team's perfromance as a whole. Sure, they got in some good talent from Poafmersia and oversaeas, but the synergy has not been really well done. The way Dalaris Sports FC smashed their city rivals on Matchday 2 - while you can say the 2nd matchday was held over the midweek and they were tired out by a 1-0 win in Kistina, but is this the performance of a title contender? No offence to Dalaris Sports FC, but I don't think the level of those players is on the same level as Dalaris City, and certainly it shouldn't be as lobsided as that game.
Wick: Then we have to mention whatever happened the following week. A 4-0 away in Fiskadaha, and then a 1-3 at home against Trimidau Rukiya. If you tell me they are putting effort, then tell me how did they manage to lose both home and away against The 14 Stars' Mount Olympus FC?
Plyer: You mean the United Starsian Republic
Wick: Eh, they changed their name? My bad. But surely if you want to talk about quality on paper, Dalaris City clearly is much more than them. Aapeli Shea and Fu Zhongying were the only two stars in the middle of the midfield, and they really aren't gods and cannot do anything to handle the team's flip flops in performance. The rest of the team probably needs a scolding for their mistakes made.
Plyer: I would think that bringing up our 2nd team for comparison would be great - that is, Dury FC.

Dury FC
Suggested Lineup (4-1-2-1-2): Juliska Janson, 30 (GK); Kilikina Lee, 29 (LB/LWB); Image Niniaw yLleamaid, 23 (CB); Peers De León, 30 (RB/CB); Image Kirk Nice, 31 (RB); Image Josefina PORTIERI, 29 (CM/DM); Serghei Gábor, 29 (LM); Vasilis Villaverde, 33 (RDM, RB); Elizabeth Nelson, 32 (AM, CM); Bolívar Tamura, 29 (CF/RW); Liina Williamson, 27 (CF)
Other Players: Image Kresp-Japil Cuf, 35 (GK); Lone Ibarra, 21 (GK); Natalia Abbott, 37 (RB, DM); Image Kirk Nice, 31 (RB); Dymitr Pearson, 22 (CB); Zoie Durnin, 21 (CB); Christel Boyd, 22 (RB); Kersti Hintzen, 21 (CB); Kathryn Woolley, 25 (RB); Susan Malone, 38 (CM); (ISK) Seth Rezaei, 27 (CM); Leonora Hall, 34 (LM, LW); Image WANG Wei, 34 (DM); Julius Mayer, 21 (CM); Aleksandra Severijns, 33 (CM); Janelle Frederick, 35 (LW); Belchiroe Larence, 31 (CF); Image Esmond Moore, 37 (CF); Silvanus Kravchenko, 30 (CF/LW); Gracie-Mai Mcmahon, 22 (CF)
Manager: Sadi That, 61
Stadium: Matty Horis Stadium (cap. 52,000), Dury, Gikash
Honours: 2x Apex (S6, S8); 2x PF Champions Cup (2nd, 4th); 2x PFFA Cup (S2, S8)
Last Season: 5th
Team Colours: Light Blue (618aff) and White (000000)
Nickname: Blue Sailors
Play Style: Slightly attacking, Posession-oriented
Past 3 Finishes: 5th (Apex S15, 47 pts), 3rd (Apex S14, 56 pts), 6th (Apex S13, 48 pts)

PDL Players to Watch: Jacob Snowdon, 17 (LWB); Elazar Spinks, 16 (RWB); Junior Summers, 18 (CF)


Plyer: You can only say that Sadi That did a good job handling all these players.
Wick: To be fair, a lot of the players on the namelist are probably on their way to retirement, so it is not really a deep list.
Plyer: Which, sort of explains why they used a much younger squad to play against Atheara's Harindar SC.
Wick: They finished 5th - they didn't expect to be in contention for a Challengers Cup spot, until by some miracle run of Bikarish which got themselves into the Round of 32 of the Challengers Cup.
Plyer: Bikarish, well, their squad needs a separate talk altogether. But I agree - it was amazing, and something that really helped to lift Poafmersia past the top 32 line and get us our 5th IFCF team again.
Wick: But I am not convinced it is useful. Dury FC basically gave up after getting smashed 3-0 away in Atheara, and while they did field some stronger players, most of their efforts were on the league as a whole.
Plyer: I would not say, "most". Sure, they 1-0 Bikarish in the 2nd midweek, but then were already had their morale dropped slightly when they lost 1-3 to Mancodas City, which probably contributed to their loss midweek at Atheara as well. Yes they bounced back with a home draw against Kistina Galaxy, but look - its Kistina Galaxy. Nothing much can be said about them.
Wick: You can argue that way, but I found the way they dispatched Trimidau Naksa and Holhot United to be really convincing. The former was 11th last season, and while they lost some of their top talent like midfielder Johnny Richardson, they do have some strength in the team. Getting smashed 1-8 on opening day was not something I would have expected.
Plyer: I would think Richardson and centerback Sanchez Yanders are their main carries - which was why upper-mid tier clubs bought them over.
Wick: But you cannot argue that their 3 wins over Holhot United, Sochra Mudra FC, and Trimidau Naksa were basically flawless.
Plyer: Other than Janson not saving that penalty.
Wick: Which he duely did when they beat Bikarish.
Plyer: And then made a mistake against Mancodas City.
Wick: Fine, you win. Both laugh for a bit But Dury FC's performance is a huge contrast when compared against Dalaris City because the performance of the latter was truly disasterous.
Plyer: That's what you get when you talk about the first placed team against the 12th placed team. But these 2 teams aside, I think there are other things we can talk about in general. Any standout matches for you?

Wick: The Apex only has good and important matches to watch. There were many masterclasses I think we can talk about, such as Bikarish vs Fiskadaha FC on opening day, and the bigger Mancodas derby when Mancodas City took down their city rivals the Red Devils 3-1.
Plyer: Its not the time for us to talk about those clubs, but I think the national team really needs to consider converting Sonny Ognibene to become a Poafmer and play him. His synergy with Magreta Rym that day was awesome - alongside Michael Jackson, the 3 of them basically dominated midfield and raised lots of questions about Mito and the Red Devils' squad quality.
Wick: Would think that Min Berg really had a proper lesson that day - Berg probably should consider a retirement from the national team at this point. Alongside Zav Allaris, the both of them basically represented the Red Devils' old self - that they relied too much on their older players and shoved their younger players aside. Many of the starting ones were either above 30, or below 23 - there just seems to be a huge disparity which the team never fixed in the past few transfer windows.
Plyer: Give Justin De Cruz some credit for his coaching abilities - he brought a very underrated squad in Holhot City to mid-table, and he turned so many things around within his first season that I think they are in a very good shape for the future.

Week 1 - Saturday
Cochin FC 1–0 Dalaris Sports FC
Sarim Potato FC 2–1 Pacifica
Trimidau Naksa 1–8 Dury FC
Holhot United 1–1 Mancodas Athletic FC
Sochra Mudra FC 1–1 Trimidau Rukiya
Bikarish 0–1 Fiskadaha FC
Mancodas City 0–0 FC United of Mancodas
Kistina Galaxy 0–1 Dalaris City

Week 2 - Tuesday
Dalaris Sports FC 4–2 Dalaris City
Fiskadaha FC 0–3 Mancodas City
Trimidau Rukiya 1–1 Bikarish
Mancodas Athletic FC 4–1 Sochra Mudra FC
Dury FC 4–0 Holhot United

Week 2 - Wednesday
FC United of Mancodas 1–0 Kistina Galaxy
Pacifica 2–0 Trimidau Naksa
Cochin FC 2–2 Sarim Potato FC

Week 2 - Saturday
Sochra Mudra FC 1–4 Dury FC
Bikarish 2–0 Mancodas Athletic FC
Mancodas City 0–1 Trimidau Rukiya
Kistina Galaxy 1–1 Fiskadaha FC
Dalaris City 2–1 FC United of Mancodas

Week 2 - Sunday
Sarim Potato FC 1–1 Dalaris Sports FC
Trimidau Naksa 1–1 Cochin FC
Holhot United 0–1 Pacifica

Week 3 - Wednesday
Mancodas City 3–1 Dury FC
Dalaris City 1–3 Trimidau Rukiya

Week 3 - Saturday
Dalaris Sports FC 1–0 FC United of Mancodas
Fiskadaha FC 4–0 Dalaris City
Trimidau Rukiya 2–3 Kistina Galaxy
Dury FC 1–0 Bikarish

Week 3 - Sunday
Mancodas Athletic FC 1–3 Mancodas City
Pacifica 1–1 Sochra Mudra FC
Cochin FC 0–1 Holhot United
Sarim Potato FC 1–0 Trimidau Naksa

Week 4 - Tuesday (IFCF Challengers Cup First Qualifying Round)
Image Harindar SC 3-0 Dury FC
Image Mount Olympus FC 1-0 Dalaris City

Week 4 - Wednesday
Trimidau Naksa 2–3 Dalaris Sports FC
Kistina Galaxy 0–0 Mancodas Athletic FC
FC United of Mancodas 1–1 Fiskadaha FC
Holhot United 1–0 Sarim Potato FC

Week 4 - Thursday
Sochra Mudra FC 1–2 Cochin FC
Bikarish 4–0 Pacifica

Week 4 - Saturday
Dalaris Sports FC 3–4 Fiskadaha FC
Trimidau Rukiya 2–3 FC United of Mancodas
Mancodas Athletic FC 3–3 Dalaris City
Dury FC 1–1 Kistina Galaxy
Trimidau Naksa 1–0 Holhot United

Week 4 - Sunday
Pacifica 3–6 Mancodas City
Cochin FC 2–2 Bikarish
Sarim Potato FC 4–0 Sochra Mudra FC

Week 5 - Tuesday (IFCF Challengers Cup First Qualifying Round)
Dury FC 0-1 Image Harindar SC
ImageAtheara's Harindar SC advances 4-0 on aggregate.

Dalaris City 1-2 Image Mount Olympus FC
ImageThe 14 Stars' Mount Olympus FC advances 3-1 on aggregate.
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Postby PotatoFarmers » Sun Aug 20, 2023 8:35 am

Episode 2 - Second Month of Affairs
Events of the month: IFCF Second and Third Qualifying Round, 5 Apex Matchdays.

Plyer: I would cut straight to the chase and mention that we have lots and lots to talk about this month.
Wick: It is indeed a very eventful month in our opinion - we had the second and third qualification rounds for the IFCF, and a number of big and important matches that happened across the last few days.
Plyer: Do you think we should look at results first before the table?
Wick: I would think that we should pull up the previews of the three other teams we will review this time round first.
Plyer: Sure, that works as well. And if you have not guessed it, its the two we were talking about at the end of the last episode - namely, the Red Devils and the Sky Blues!
Wick: You forgot about their city rivals the Purple Eagles.
Plyer: Ah, of course. Let's talk about the Purple Eagles first. Or rather FC United of Mancodas.

FC United of Mancodas
Suggested Lineup (4-1-2-1-2): Zita Geary, 34 (GK); Jimmy Couch, 25 (LB); Jessi Jay, 31 (CB); Summanus Sitko, 32 (CB); Tumbli Ajax, 25 (RB); Image Tony Fernandes, 31 (CDM); Helena Winogrodzki, 30 (LM); Image Maol Eanain, 31 (RM); Catherin Fernandes, 21 (CAM); Makaris Sakir, 34 (CF); Deneb Huerta, 33 (CF)
Other Players: Hynek Jahoda, 21 (GK); Demyan Lyon, 33 (CB); Bonifacio Macaulay, 34 (RB); Euphemios Andela, 35 (LB); Morvarid Mottershead, 34 (CB); Rita Wolters, 22 (CB); Jockie Doran, 35 (CM, AM); Edith Antonov, 27 (DCM); Mathilde Gunnarsen, 34 (RM/RW); Sandie Rubio, 24 (LM); May Person, 22 (LM); Douglas Jackson, 36 (CF); Miiosz Mullen, 36 (CF)
Manager: Thomas Crawford, 66
Stadium: United Park (cap. 61,000), Greater Mancodas, Cochas
Honours: -
Last Season: 12th
Team Colours: Indigo (583cbd)
Nickname: Purple Eagles
Play Style: Defensive-oriented
Past 3 Finishes: 12th (Apex S15, 34 pts), 8th (Apex S14, 41 pts), 11th (Apex S15, 37 pts)


Wick: Arguably one of the biggest losers of the last transfer window fiasco. Sure, they are relying on some of the newer talents from their academy, and also some players coming from the Supreme League, but largely have been restricted from doing better.
Plyer: Definitely. Crawford has been trying to stable the ship and lead the transition, and the player base have been showing better signs of improvement in terms of their chemistry and decision making. Its really their skill cap that has been hindering them - some of the starters, like Makaris Sakir and Zita Geary, while have the experiecne, and not exactly in the peak of their performance.
Wick: The team's average age is probably why they aren't in a better place - drawing away at Cochin FC, and then home to Sarim Potato FC in the last 2 weeks, you can tell there is something about this team that needs changing for now. At their best, they could secure good wins like that win against Dury FC when Fernandes proved his worth with a brilliant shot at such a tight angle. At their lowest was their trip to Dalaris - back-to-back losses against both Dalaris City and Dalaris Sports FC who simply were not at their best at all. This team is very much capable of reaching better things.
Plyer: The more important talk I am guessing is for our Red Devils and Sky Blues, so lets move on to them.

Mancodas Athletic FC
Suggested Lineup (4-3-3): Jessica Ardens, 29 (GK); Image Natsuki Bandohira, 33 (LB, LM); Kelefe Hans, 31 (CB); Johnson Demsy, 30 (CB); Image Barbara Nagy, 32 (RB); Min Berg, 34 (DM, CM); Image Zav Allaris, 33 (CM); Julia Nicolosi, 26 (CM); Image Rebecca HAINES, 25 (LW); Jordan Hans, 29 (CF); Leontiy Seet, 31 (RW)
Other Players: Ágata Atteberry, 22 (GK); Image Sylvestro Bonetto, 21 (RB); Charles Hogoson, 31 (RB); Celestino Casal , 23 (LWB/LDM); Plamen Naoumov, 35 (DM, CM); Eter Abspoel, 21 (CM); Neilina Elzinga, 30 (CM/DM); Stephen May, 21 (CM/AM); Molly Mason, 21 (CM/DM); Manfred Bähr, 24 (CF); Tanique Archer, 21 (CF); Onesimos Jain, 35 (RW, CF); Yuki Shantaria, 34 (CF)
Manager: Ryūzaki Mito (SQR), 50
Stadium: Mancodas Complex (cap. 60,000), Greater Mancodas, Cochas
Honours: 3x Apex (S9, S12, S13); 2x PF Champions Cup (1st, 3rd)
Last Season: 13th
Team Colours: Red (ff0000) and Black
Nickname: Red Devils
Play Style: Posession Control
Past 3 Finishes: 13th (Apex S15, 33 pts), 2nd (Apex S14, 57 pts), 5th (Apex S13, 53 pts)

PDL Players to Watch: Clara Donati, 18 (LB); Wilbert Rais, 18 (RM)


Mancodas City
Suggested Lineup (4-4-2): Hanne Siekert, 30 (GK); John Hanson, 31 (LB); Nacro Astro, 33 (CB); Image Mohammad Malsharma, 32 (CB); Jacqi Equine, 31 (RB); Padrig Dürr, 30 (LM); Michael Jackson, 33 (CM, ACM); Image Sonny Ognibene, 28 (CM); Verbena Zoltánfi, 29 (RM); Image Ian Wright, 24 (ST); Image Jamshed Ologin, 32 (CF (ST))
Other Players: Aleksandar Banderas, 22 (GK); Ali Berger, 35 (CB); Ansehelm Rowan, 24 (CB); Carlijn Noel, 20 (CB/LB); Oriana Shaw, 20 (CB/RB); German Kato, 30 (CB/DM); Image Lianne Northrup, 33 (CB); Liadan Holmström, 30 (CB); Gioia Tyson, 23 (CB); Quispe Nordström, 23 (CB); Donata Svensen, 22 (CM); Magreta Rym, 32 (CM); Janice Pang, 33 (RM); Fynley Redfern, 22 (CM/AM); Findlay Herczeg, 21 (RW/RM); Jolánka Hadaway, 21 (LW/LM); Image Josif Iwanić, 27 (AM/FW); Image Carrie Carter, 29 (LW); Vibius Steffensen, 32 (LW/CF); Kealan Philip, 20 (CF)
Manager: Justin De Cruz, 51
Stadium: Camp of Power (cap. 61,000), City of Mancodas, Cochas
Honours: 1x Apex (S15), 1x PFFA Premier League (S1)
Last Season: 1st
Team Colours: Blue (0800ff), White
Nickname: Sky Blues
Play Style: Attacking, goals before defence
Past 3 Finishes: 1st (Apex S15, 64 pts), 10th (Apex S14, 37 pts), 4th (Apex S13, 54 pts)

PDL Players to Watch: Carlijn Noel, 20 (CB/LB); Anna Larsen, 17 (CF); Kealan Philip, 20 (CF)

Wick: I would argue that the Matchday 4 Mancodas derby was a good indication of these two teams.
Plyer: Still fixated on that Mancodas derby from the last month? But I would be honest - I think while it does suggest that Mancodas City's dominance is something we should be looking out for, but I think their recent performances have shown a team on the rise rather than anything.
Wick: I really want to bring up yesterday's game against Dury FC. Both clubs were clubs with a good base of players, but many of them are rapidly declining in form and needs replacements. In the Red Devils, we have Plamen Naoumov and Min Berg. We don't doubt Min Berg's leadership capabilities when defending the backline and being a holding midfielder, but her pace is no longer as great as she used to be. Otherwise she wouldn't have been replaced by Sylvia Fusco in the national team - I think we can see with our eyes that Fusco is not as much of an organiser as Berg is.
Plyer: Exactly! And combine that with a more ageing backline - Kelefe Hans still has some capability in him, but I can't say the same for Johnson Demsy. The options in rightback are a headache now - at times Pasarga's Barbara Nagy performs well, but at other times we would see her choke and Hogoson basically does better. In leftback, I think Casal can become a great talent, but needs some time to build her confidence. And as such the backline is now something Mito didn't want in the first place - which was an ageing backline, unable to execute the plans of faster paced attacking football.
Wick: The backline is something they will dig the transfer market for. And I trust in Mito to make those changes - their purchases of some of the others like Zav Allaris and Jordan Hans was definitely great.
Plyer: As well as Haines. Definitely had synergy with Seet on the other wing.
Wick: Mancodas City on the other hand, I m guessing they are our best hopes in our attempts to preserve our top 32 IFCF position.
Plyer: I think De Cruz handled the transition really well. After the previous few seasons of disaster, can't say they are not confident about their currnt season and current performance. TJUN-ia's Malsaharma and our Narco Astro both really maintained themselves really well. When they need to rotate, Northrup and Holmström certain can provide the backup they need. In midfield, Jackson seems to have been doing better at the club level than at the national team level.
Wick: Which, I believe is why Lu continues to place trust in Michael Jackson. There is little to explain why he isn't doing as well as he should be at that level. And then the backups are great. Pang may be better of going to a mid-lower tier to make sure she continues to have some gametime, but Dürr and Zoltánfi continue to perform when the team switches to a four-in-the-middle strategy. I would say with the younger players slowly improving, they definitely will rise to good places.
Plyer: I think De Cruz brought with him some ideas as well. Being very open about loaning out players is something that I am rarely seeing in many of the other clubs. Yes, the Professional Development League may have changed its rules to accomodate 3 players who are under 22, but I think they still don't have a lot of play time especially for those players who are choosing to stay around the league.
Wick: Mancodas City has been doing quite well on the IFCF front as well - winning their games against Patrons. This would mean Mancodas City is guarenteed either the Champions League or the Challengers Cup group stage. They have a tough series against Raynor City United next round.
Plyer: Mancodas City also got really lucky with their matches this round - other than a loss against Sarim Potato FC at the start of the month, the rest were easy games against Trimidau Naksa, Holhot United and Sochra Mudra FC.
Wick: Bu I think we have to be very much agreeable that they are indeed very strong and capable of defending their title.

Week 1 - Saturday
Holhot United 3–1 Dalaris Sports FC
Sochra Mudra FC 1–0 Trimidau Naksa
Bikarish 1–0 Sarim Potato FC
Mancodas City 3–0 Cochin FC

Week 1 - Sunday
Kistina Galaxy 0–2 Pacifica
Dalaris City 2–1 Dury FC
FC United of Mancodas 0–1 Mancodas Athletic FC
Fiskadaha FC 1–3 Trimidau Rukiya

Week 2 - Tuesday (IFCF Champions League Second Qualifying Round)
Image Squornshelan Remnant States' Brantisvogan FC 2-1 Bikarish

Week 2 - Thursday (IFCF Liga B Champions Trophy Second Qualifying Round)
Didari City 0-3 Image Naixi's Zhanshi
Ziwana's Sporting Victoria 3-2 Cochin FC

Week 2 - Saturday
Dalaris Sports FC 1–4 Trimidau Rukiya
Dury FC 0–1 FC United of Mancodas
Pacifica 2–1 Dalaris City
Trimidau Naksa 0–1 Bikarish

Week 2 - Sunday
Cochin FC 0–1 Kistina Galaxy
Sarim Potato FC 3–1 Mancodas City
Mancodas Athletic FC 0–0 Fiskadaha FC
Holhot United 0–1 Sochra Mudra FC

Week 3 - Tuesday (IFCF Champions League Second Qualifying Round)
Bikarish 0-0 Image Squornshelan Remnant States' Brantisvogan FC
Image Squornshelan Remnant States' Brantisvogan FC advances 3-2 on aggregate. Bikarish drops to the Challengers Cup.

Week 3 - Thursday (IFCF Liga B Champions Trophy Second Qualifying Round)
Image Naixi's Zhanshi 0-1 Didari City
Image Naixi's Zhanshi advances 3-1 on aggregate.

Cochin FC 0-0 Ziwana's Sporting Victoria
Ziwana's Sporting Victoria advances 3-2 on aggregate.

Week 3 - Saturday
Fiskadaha FC 2–1 Dury FC
Bikarish 2–0 Holhot United
Mancodas City 4–1 Trimidau Naksa
Kistina Galaxy 0–0 Sarim Potato FC
Sochra Mudra FC 0–1 Dalaris Sports FC

Week 3 - Sunday
Dalaris City 2–0 Cochin FC
FC United of Mancodas 4–1 Pacifica
Trimidau Rukiya 1–2 Mancodas Athletic FC

Week 4 - Tuesday (IFCF Champions League Third Qualifying Round)
Mancodas City 1-0 Image Patrons

Week 4 - Wednesday (IFCF Challengers Cup Third Qualifying Round)
Image Astograth's Gortz United 3-3 Fiskadaha FC
Image Cote d'Saphir's Ixon 1-0 Bikarish

Week 4 - Thursday (IFCF Liga B Champions Trophy Third Qualifying Round)
Image Valanora's AC Valanari 2-0 Dalaris Sports FC

Week 4 - Saturday
Dury FC 2–3 Trimidau Rukiya
Pacifica 1–2 Fiskadaha FC
Cochin FC 0–0 FC United of Mancodas
Holhot United 0–3 Mancodas City
Sochra Mudra FC 3–8 Bikarish

Week 4 - Sunday
Dalaris Sports FC 1–1 Mancodas Athletic FC
Trimidau Naksa 1–1 Kistina Galaxy
Sarim Potato FC 1–2 Dalaris City

Week 5 - Tuesday (IFCF Champions League Third Qualifying Round)
Image Patrons 3-4 Mancodas City
Mancodas City advances 5-3 on aggregate.

Week 5 - Wednesday (IFCF Challengers Cup Third Qualifying Round)
Fiskadaha FC 3-3 Image Astograth's Gortz United (aet, 4-2 pen)
Fiskadaha FC advances having won 4-2 on penalties.

Bikarish 2-2 Image Cote d'Saphir's Ixon
Image Cote d'Saphir's Ixon advances 3-2 on aggregate

Week 5 - Thursday (IFCF Liga B Champions Trophy Third Qualifying Round)
Dalaris Sports FC 0-1 Image Valanora's AC Valanari
Image Valanora's AC Valanari advances 3-0 on aggregate.

Week 5 - Saturday
Mancodas City 6–3 Sochra Mudra FC
Kistina Galaxy 1–0 Holhot United
Dalaris City 3–1 Trimidau Naksa
FC United of Mancodas 0–0 Sarim Potato FC
Trimidau Rukiya 0–0 Pacifica

Week 5 - Sunday
Bikarish 6–0 Dalaris Sports FC
Fiskadaha FC 3–2 Cochin FC
Mancodas Athletic FC 2–1 Dury FC


Plyer: Let us move on to the rest of the results. Any talking points so to speak?
Wick: Our teams are choking in the IFCF as usual. Only Fiskadaha FC and Mancodas City advanced to the next round of the tournament, and that does not seem really good for our league as a whole.
Plyer: Maybe the high pressure and intensity of our league is what is causing our players to choke.
Wick: Disagree with that. I think the Apex has proven itself to be a successful place for teams to advance their capabilities over the past few years, and the number of strong teams mean that these teams can have strong competition during the regular season to well prepare them for the IFCF competitions. I don't think a strong league is bad for them, in fact it is good for us to find mistakes as a whole.
Plyer: Maybe, but some of these teams are basically seeing a huge rift in the results. Take Bikarish - an easy 6-0 win at home to Dalaris Sports FC, and then 3-8 away against Sochra Mudra FC. And then others are using these teams to bounce back from poor forms. Fiskadaha FC basically let their second team play the game against Cochin FC, and yet still won 3-2. Coincidence? I think not.
Wick: Let us take this time to review the other leagues as well, shall we?

Supreme League as at MD11
# Supreme League Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Armed Forces FC 11 8 3 0 11 1 +10 27
2 Totalaha 11 7 2 2 14 3 +11 23
3 Didari City 11 6 3 2 13 6 +7 21
4 Donbester 11 6 2 3 16 9 +7 20
5 Holhot City 11 5 3 3 10 4 +6 18
6 Jottim FC 11 5 3 3 11 8 +3 18
7 Forche United 11 5 2 4 19 10 +9 17
8 Real Didari 11 5 2 4 18 18 0 17
9 Darcon Manodas FC 11 4 4 3 16 16 0 16
10 Kavalti River FC 11 3 3 5 17 24 −7 12
11 Derby United 11 2 5 4 12 13 −1 11
12 Craza Wanderers 11 3 2 6 8 12 −4 11
13 Madaris United 11 2 3 6 10 14 −4 9
14 Jote United 11 3 0 8 13 36 −23 9
15 Forte Agureo FC 11 2 2 7 9 15 −6 8
16 Offsdi Galaxy 11 2 1 8 11 19 −8 7

Professional Development League as at MD13
# PDL 20 Placement Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Sarim Potato U19s 13 8 3 2 25 13 +12 27
2 Dury Juniors 13 7 5 1 26 16 +10 26
3 Mancodas Athletic U19s 13 8 2 3 28 16 +12 26
4 Kistina Galaxy U19s 13 8 1 4 21 17 +4 25
5 Dalaris City Juniors 13 7 3 3 18 11 +7 24
6 Fiskadaha FC U19s 13 7 2 4 37 15 +22 23
7 Holhot Academy 13 7 2 4 24 20 +4 23
8 Mancodas City U19s 13 6 4 3 23 13 +10 22
9 Bikarish U19s 13 6 3 4 20 17 +3 21
10 Trimidau Rukiya JDS 13 6 3 4 20 18 +2 21
11 Trimidau Naksa U19s 13 5 5 3 15 15 0 20
12 Pacifica Academy 13 4 3 6 18 23 −5 15
13 Dalaris Sports U19s 13 3 5 5 11 10 +1 14
14 Forte Agureo EDS 13 4 2 7 19 33 −14 14
15 Didari City Juniors 13 3 4 6 6 10 −4 13
16 Madaris Academy Team 13 3 2 8 19 31 −12 11
17 Totalaha U19s 13 2 4 7 13 25 −12 10
18 Derby United U19s 13 3 1 9 15 28 −13 10
19 Sochra Mudra U19 13 1 5 7 9 17 −8 8
20 FC United Juniors 13 1 3 9 15 34 −19 6


Plyer: Wow, some surprises in the respective tables. In the Supreme League, I would have thought that given Holhot City's quality, they would be dominating in the Supreme League, but they seem to have a rough start with just 18 points in 11 games.
Wick: Same here. Armed Forces FC, with their young batch of players, seem to be getting a great start, continuing to remain unbeaten after 11 games.
Plyer: Who do you think are favourites to be promoted?
Wick: I think Holhot City and Armed Forces FC - the former just have sheer quality of players, and I like the latter's fast-paced counterattacking football strategy. I think Totalaha and Jottim FC will come a close 3rd and 4th, but I have no idea who would claim that 3rd Liga B Champions Trophy spot.
Plyer: I don't think Armed Forces FC would be promoted. I think they are well capable of getting 3rd, but I still believe Donbester instead would be a strong contendor to come back into the Apex. They have given up on their reliance on veterans, instead picking some of the players that failed to make the cut in top tier academies, and have tried to built a really young team with lots of potential. I think they have the raw talent to make it.
Wick: Sure, but I don't trust the Donbester coaching staff. From past experience the club seems to have struggled to adapt the opponents' play-style, and lack of chemistry between the players forced them to hover around the upper-mid tier of the Supreme League.
Plyer: I think the more interesting one is the PDL - a very tight league at the top of the table.
Wick: The recent changes to the PDL have certainly sparked a larger interest in the tournament. Of course, the first round is a single round-robin, so there might have been some disparity in terms of playing at home versus away. A startling team for me is Fiskadaha FC U19s - they are breeding strong attackers there!
Plyer: Yes of course, Fearchar Aquino has managed to score 22 goals in 13 games - basically more than 14 clubs in the PDL on his own accord. I think Aquino might shape up to be a really strong talent for Fiskadaha FC and the national team as a whole.
Wick: And not to mention how Petrus Barret and Marcel Hundnall continues to play such a strong leadership role, being the only 2 under-23 players selected by the academy to lead their progress down there.
Plyer: I am also quite surprised at Pacifica Academy's first season - they bascially started on a blank slate, and seem to be doing quite well during the placement league.
Wick: Well that should be it for us this round, see you next month!
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