Di Bradini Cup 62/U21WC83 RP And Scores Thread

by **Valanora** » Thu Sep 03, 2026 8:19 am

Starblaydia wrote:OOC:For complete newcomers, please see the Guide to Sports Roleplaying. If you need to ask anything of the host or your opponents, arrange RP angles or generally chat about the goings-on, please use the World Cup Discussion Thread. Misspellings of 'Di Bradini' will be met with zero tolerance.

The Valanora Footballing Association presents

In association with the Starblaydia Football Association:

The Sixty-second Di Bradini Cup
a.k.a
The 83rd Under-21 World Cup

The Valanora Footballing Association proudly presents the sixty-second edition of the Di Bradini Cup, the thirtieth edition to be held within Valanora. Recognized as direct successor to the original Under-21 World Cup run by Total n Utter Insanity, this is also the 83rd Under-21 World Cup.

This tournament is named after Starblaydia's most-famous player, the first person to score for Starblaydia's own Under-21s, currently the fifth-highest goalscorer in Starblaydia's history, World Cup Winner, member of the World Cup Hall of Fame and one-time President of the World Cup Committee: Simeone Di Bradini. We present, for your participation: The 62nd Di Bradini Cup, a.k.a. The 83rd Under-21 World Cup!

Helpful Di Bradini Cup/U21 World Cup Links
Guide to Sports Roleplaying || General Sports Roleplaying Questions || OOC Discussion Thread || DBC 62 Signup/Roster Thread || Previous Edition

Format
We have 25 teams! Ergo, it'll be 5 groups of 5. Single round robin, top 3 in each group and the best 4th placed teams will advance to the Round of Sixteen. From there, the tournament is single knockout. All games will take place in Valanora.

Groups
Group A
Andso Mangis
Valanora
Kamijiro
Natkr
Polaxia

Group B
The Martian Independent Republic
Cardenao
Tikariot
Lionsroar
The Kytler Peninsulae

Group C
Aphrilia
New Rotterdam City
TJUN-ia
Dantopia
Serdtgyu

Group D
Katzeburg
Jaliserra
Warkus
Solgavden
Snestar

Group E
Zenic
Grand Hilal
Chromatika
The Golden Throne
Lisander

Calendar
Group Stage Dates & Matchday Schedule
CUTOFF TIMES: 1 PM- 3 PM EDT.
Sep 3rd: Group Draw
Sep 4th: Bye
Sep 5th: Bye
Sep 6th: MD1 - 2v5, 3v4, 1 Bye
Sep 7th: Bye
Sep 8th: MD2 - 5v3, 1v2, 4 Bye
Sep 9th: Bye
Sep 10th: MD3 - 3v1, 4v5, 2 Bye
Sep 11th: Bye
Sep 12th: MD4 - 1v4, 2v3, 5 Bye
Sep 13th: Bye
Sep 14th: MD5 - 4v2, 5v1, 3 Bye
Sep 15th: Bye
Sep 16th: Ro16 - Based on seeding table
Sep 17th: Bye
Sep 18th: QFs - R1vR4, R2vR3, R5vR8, R6vR7
Sep 19th: Bye
Sep 20th: SFs - Q1vQ2, Q3vQ4
Sep 21st: Bye
Sep 22nd: Final/3PPo

AI may only be used for image generation, any uses of AI for writing will result in RP bonus reset on the first instance and disqualification in the second.

Group Stage Tiebreakers
1) Overall Goal Differential
2) H-2-H
3. Wins
3) Coin Toss(aka an additional scored match between the two teams)

by **Valanora** » Thu Sep 03, 2026 8:20 am

Map of Valanora

Valanora Information
The most important thing to know about traveling through Valanora is that automobiles are banned except for government officials. A high tech railway system connects the entirety of the nation, with three most popular international airports in Raynor City, Gladerial, and Baysleef, while light rail, trams, and subways assist in inner city travel. A ferry from Rinaldi travels to and from the island of Capri every hour on the hour. The most distinguishing feature of Valanora is the prevalent amount of forests standing in many of the inner half of the nation, even in cities, with the elven attempts to live in harmony with nature. Vanorians are a polite if not a bit high on themselves, believing elvenkind to be superior to humans, though they show a respect for the potential their humanoid cousins have.

Most of Valanora is a temperate environment, though there are gentle plains and hills in the northern part of the mainland, while most of the east coast is separated from the mainland by the Spine of Arrosia mountain chain that runs from Stormguard to just north of Everlin, with Longview the only real major city in the mountain chain located in one of the sparse valleys in the formation. The island of Capri is perhaps the only real topical location in the nation, while Sabine and Caddonia is a combination of vast plains for the most part intersparsed with various large hills and plateaus the more inland you go, having a far more arid environment compared to that of the mainland and the more forest laden island of Vyinta on the west coast. The city of Ibini having a beautiful natural harbor that is one of the most popular tourist destinations in all of the nation, with a few foreign dignitaries often taking vacations at the island's capital city due to the beauty of the harbor and surrounding environment.

Venues

The Battleground

Capacity: 78,000
Location: Raynor City
Fixtures: MD1 - Valanora v Polaxia, MD3 - Chromatika v Zenic, Final

Artani

Capacity: 74,000
Location: Mar Sara
Fixtures: MD2 - Andso Mangis v Valanora, MD4 - Aphrilia v Dantopia, MD5 - The Kytler Peninsulae v The MIR

Angelotic Temple

Capacity: 71,000
Location: Longview
Fixtures: MD3 - Tikariot v The MIR, MD5 - Natkr v Valanora

The White Fortress

Capacity: 70,000
Location: Gladerial
Fixtures: MD3 - Lionsroar v The Kytler Peninsulae, MD5 - Lisander v Zenic

Donna Cathedral

Capacity: 60,000
Location: Mar Sara
Fixtures: MD2 - The Kytler Peninsulae v Tikariot, MD3 - Dantopia v Serdtgyu, MD4 - Cardenao v Tikariot

Hatire Memorial

Capacity: 60,000
Location: Capri
Fixtures: MD2 - Lisander v Chromatika, MD4 - Valanora v Kamijiro

Sabinal Stadium

Capacity: 56,000
Location: Sabinal
Fixtures: MD2 - The MIR v Cardenao, M5 - Lionsroar v Cardenao

Hellgate

Capacity: 54,000
Location: Raynor City
Fixtures: MD1 - Cardenao v The Kytler Peninsulae, MD2 - Zenic v Grand Hilal, MD4 - The MIR v Lionsroar

Aranfield Bridge

Capacity: 52,000
Location: Everlin
Fixtures: MD1 - Tikariot v Lionsroar, MD4 - Grand Hilal v Chromatika, MD5 - Polaxia v Andso Mangis

Duran Palace

Capacity: 51,000
Location: Valanari
Fixtures: MD1 - Chromatika v The Golden Throne, MD3 - Warkus v Katzeburg, MD5 - Dantopia v New Rotterdam City

Castle de Mot

Capacity: 49,000
Location: Wexax
Fixtures: MD1 - Warkus v Solgavden, MD2 - Aphrilia v New Rotterdam City, MD4 - Zenic v The Golden Throne, MD5 - Solgavden v Jaliserra

Rose Gardens

Capacity: 49,000
Location: Kareen
Fixtures: MD1 - Kamijiro v Natkr, MD3 - TJUN-ia v Aphrilia, MD4 - Andso Mangis v Natkr, MD5 - The Golden Throne v Grand Hilal

Caddo Park

Capacity: 42,000
Location: Caddo
Fixtures: MD1 - Grand Hilal v Lisander, MD2 - Sergtgyu v TJUN-ia, The Golden Throne v Lisander, MD4 - Jaliserra v Warkus

Raynor Memorial

Capacity: 40,000
Location: Hondo
Fixtures: MD1 - TJUN-ia v Dantopia, MD2 - Snestar v Warkus, MD3 - Natkr v Polaxia, MD5 - Snestar v Katzeburg

River City Stadium

Capacity: 35,000
Location: Bexar
Fixtures - New Rotterdam City v Serdtgyu, MD2 - Katzeburg v Jaliserra, MD3 - Kamijiro v Andso Mangis, MD4 - Katzeburg v Solgavden

Tiradir

Capacity: 31,000
Location: Gladerial
Fixtures: MD1 - Jaliserra v Snestar, MD2 - Polaxia v Kamijiro, MD3 Solgavden v Snestar, MD4 - New Rotterdam City v TJUN-ia, MD5 - Sergtgyu v Aphrilia

by **Lisander** » Thu Sep 03, 2026 10:52 am

Things will be different when some of them returns
Martin Carvalho, from Caddo, Valanora

From ages 18 to 21, everything changes in the lives of most people. It's time to start finding jobs, or going to the university. Same happens with the lives of these guys, that are dropping off to Valanora to dispute the Di Bradini Cup. Some of them were signed as players from a team, but won't return to the same team. Some are being promoted to the professionals. Some are facing the reality of maybe not having a spot to be promoted to. These guys that arrived to Caddo this morning, are not at verge of a life-changing moment, but currently amid a lot of life-changing moments.

Among the most likely starter eleven for this championship, this is what they will be doing next season:

Hercules Sousa: UP TO FIRST TEAM. With the retirement Nicolas Carboni, the longtime #1 goalkeeper of RC Naval, Sousa is moving to become the second goalkeeper of the Mariners. He is expected to be fielded in Copa Nacional matches, giving rest matches to the now first goalkeeper of the team, Dilan Kravetz.

Cristopher Castell: BIG CHALLENGE AHEAD. Pulling his eyes on higher level, his agency get him a transfer to Atlas FC, Atlas is a midtable team in Premiership, that has been reinforcing itself with lots of talent from lower divisions and even foreigners. He'll team up with Thomas Navarro, benched this DBC, but also moving to Estádio do Rochedo.

Bruno Segall: LOCAL HERO CONTINUES AT HOME. The captain of this team refused to leave Port Liath when the team was administratively relegated and was skyrocketed to the position of "Young Hero" of the Celtians. Segall will play Liga Nacional 1 next season, but since Port Liath FC made such a brilliant season back in Liga Nacional 2, his position was never questioned in the roster.

William Castro: LAST YEAR IN ACADEMY. Unlike Naval, Racing Club de Soria has a big pool of players, and William Castro isn't exactly in the plans of the 75 y.o. Miguel Danvers, Racing longtime coach. He's available to play for the team as U21 talent, but it's most likely he end up playing for Racing B or loaned to other team to have playing minutes this year.

Emilio Bruni: STILL UNSURE. With Sporting Salinas being relegated to Liga Nacional 1, is expected they part way with some of the most costly players of the roster. However, Salinas already have a homegrown reserve left-back, Matias Neville, already battling for the spot, so Bruni might start looking for a position somewhere else if he wants to be seen by the top division.

João Monteiro: HAPPY IN HIS NEW HOME. Loaned from Club Sparta to Dawson FC U21 team for a season, Monteiro was informed the club of Sirenia still had no plans for him this season, so he remains on the claret and blue team for at least one more season. Specialized media says he's likely to have minutes on the first team, as both Paulo Brossi and Jacob Lewis, the two players in his position, are on their thirties. Maybe Monteiro won't even return to the old home.

Alexis Meine: FAMILY IS WHERE YOUR HEART IS. Alexis is on top form. They say he’s never been happier playing. This is because CA Oeste have promoted him to the first team, at the request of his father, Mattias Meine, a local idol who is about to retire but wanted the pleasure of playing one last Premiership season with his son. Mattias will probably play less than Alexis; both will be warming the bench for most of the season, but even so, it is a dream come true for both of them.

Ticiano Monteiro: TIME OF HIS LIFE. Ticiano, that is not related to João Monteiro, was promoted to AS Virtus professional team by recommendation of the Academy Coaches, since the midfield of Virtus is getting older season by season. He's set to have some opportunities to make with Arjun Étienne a combo that need to be as good as it is the combo of Saber Neville and Christian Nantel, a tried and tested duo that reached even the National Team.

Lucas Amandier: PACKING THE BAGS FOR A NEW EXPERIENCE. Lucas Amandier and his longtime friend, Marian Alfort, former Union Castell U-21 players, were listed for international transfer, and contracted by Helager FK, from Solgavden, after the roster was sent to VFA.

Leandro Misano: HOW GOOD IS TO BE BACK HOME. Misano was called up to the professional team of Club Sparta, after four years of studying in Galliena and playing with local team of FC Cannonières. He's set to start working on the club, and play whether from Club Sparta and/or most likely, for Club Sparta B.

Tiago Lyons: WHERE TO GO? Lyons was informed he won't be contracted by Despina FC for the new season, when he turn 22 and leave academy officially. The club itself is in dire financial situation, after losing some big sponsors and contracts. It closed even its Women's Football team, what causes an uproar in the community. Lyons needs to do a very good DBC to be scouted by a new club, urgently.

Curiously, not all the ones going further away from the principality are among the starters. Along Lucas Amandier, Marian Alfort is also leaving Castell for Solgavden, while Marco Laval, along his brother Lucas (a former U21 himself), are moving to Kanzlia.

by **Dantopia** » Sat Sep 05, 2026 9:48 am

Young Lions Ready For First Foray In Di Bradini Cup
By Henry Vinagre
HONDO, VALANORA — The Dantopian under-21 national team have arrived in Valanora for their first Di Bradini Cup tournament, having been drawn into group C alongside Esportivan nations TJUN-ia and New Rotterdam City, fellow South Pacific country Serdtgyu, and Aphrilia from Sonnel. The latter certainly seem to be the heavy favourites to advance following the group stage draw, though the 'Young Lions' will fancy their chances at this tournament, boasting a particularly strong 23-man roster, headed by team captain Bradley Bing, who already has a number of senior team caps to his name.

The Young Lions will play four matches across three cities in Valanora, firstly playing at Raynor Memorial in Hondo, before moving on to two fixtures in Mar Sara, and finishing the group stages in Valanari. They will have a bye in match-day two, owing to an odd number of group stage participants. The side are being led by the experienced youth coach, 45-year-old Sydney Hawthorne. Hawthorne spent a number of years at the Apollo FC and Portland Pirates set-ups before moving to the national team U21s. He helped develop a number of players in the squad in their formative years; Isaac MacArthur, Daniel Barbosa, Loxley Steele, Ryan Christopher, Daniel Okafor and Billy Boateng.

Expectations for the tournament haven't been set too high, as it is the first time the Dantopians have put themselves forward at this level, but emerging out of the group stages would be received very warmly back home, and regarded as a great first step for the U21s on the international stage. In order to achieve this goal, however, the Young Lions will have to perform admirably against their Group C match-ups. Below is an analysis of each group stage opponent, in the order the Dantopians will be playing them.
 TJUN-ia
Region:        Esportiva
Nickname:      Jaguars (Young Jags)
Head Coach:    Wu Tseng-Kuo
Formation:     4-2-3-1
Last Appeared: DBC61 (Group Stage)
TJUN-ia have been regular Di Bradini Cup participants, and whilst they have never won the tournament outright, one could argue their experience in U21 football puts them down as second favourites to progress from Group C behind Aphrilia. The 'Young Jags' didn't escape the group stage in the last edition of the cup, but they did reach the Round of 16 in DBC60 and DBC57 respectively. Still, the Young Lions will be hopeful of their own chances given TJUN-ia have failed to progress from the group stages more often in recent cycles.

The side are led by manager Wu Tseng-Kuo and captained by 21-year-old right back Li Qun. There a number of players who already ply their trade overseas, prodominantly in Kita-Hinode and Serenitas Novae, along with a smattering of other nations. 20-year-old winger Jackson Watts could potentially be the team's bright spark, playing in Taxhavn for ASMV St. Bernadine, and son of Mason Watts, one of the first Galarians to represent the national team. TJUN-ia play an attacking brand of football, so Dantopia's young defenders will need to maintain their focus against the Young Jags on match-day one.
 Serdtgyu
Region:        The South Pacific
Nickname:      The Calves
Head Coach:    Dyeat Cetbim
Formation:     4-3-3
Last Appeared: n/a (first U21 tournament)
There really isn't much known about the Serdtgyuan U21 national team. The senior side have most recently been participating in the non-officially sanctioned TSP Cup II, a hopeful successor to the South Pacific Cup which the Dantopian national team famously won. They also took part in the officially sanctioned Independent Associations Championship 26, where goalkeeper Just Millhern won goalkeeper of the tournament, and the team defied the odds to top their group, before falling to runners-up Edsmontik in the Round of 32.

Like Dantopia, this will be Serdtgyu's introduction to U21 international football. If an official roster is posted by the Serdtgyuan FA before the Young Lions match-up against their fellow South Pacificans in match-day three, we will be able to update you more on what to expect from the game, but as it stands, the Dantopian U21s are going into this match blind, hoping for solid performances from their players, who all have the experience of senior men's football under their belts, some even in highly-rated foreign leagues.
 Aphrilia
Region:        Sonnel
Nickname:      The Anchors (The Junior Anchors)
Head Coach:    Anthony Christwell
Formation:     4-3-3
Last Appeared: DBC61 (Round of 16)
Aphrilia enter Group C as the firm favourites to top it, based on their experience both as an U21 side, and in the senior game. This contest in match-day four will certainly be Dantopia's toughest, as the Young Lions aim to quell the resolute play from Anthony Christwell's 'Junior Anchors'. Aphrilia play a slightly more defensive game, though this isn't to say that the attacking qualities of Sullivan McColl and team captain Adelaide Swan won't be on full display.

Their Round of 16 appearance at the last tournament was a slight dip from the previous Quarter-final berth in DBC60, but the side will be aiming to do even better this time around, especially as they have been drawn into group C, with three first-time U21 participants (Dantopia, Serdtgyu and New Rotterdam City). The Young Lions will have to pull out all the stops against the Junior Anchors when they face up against them at Artani, home of Mar Sar FC, on match-day four.
 New Rotterdam City
Region:        Esportiva
Nickname:      De Oranjes (De Jong Oranjen)
Head Coach:    Dries Brunswijk
Formation:     4-2-3-1
Last Appeared: n/a (first U21 tournament)
Another first-time U21 tournament participant, New Rotterdam City have recently invested in their youth footballing structure in an effort to improve performances of the senior team in future cycles. Unhappy with their inaugural Campeonato Esportiva results, there is hope continued development of their youth players will provide a pathway to future success. However, roughly half of their U21 roster has admittedly never played organised football, so this will be a real trial by fire for 'De Jong Oranjen'.

Team captain Rein Meyers seems an impressive young defender, who is surely bound for the national team in the future. So too is 16-year-old midfielder Mossacut, described as a young phenom with ethereal field vision. Wingers Emiel Asperen and Joren Kruger will aim to provide pace and chance creation for the side, with the former making the cut for the U21 side on a national try-out day, and impressing with his blistering speed. The Young Lion full-backs will need to keep this in mind for match-day five, when the two sides meet at Duran Palace in Valanari.

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The Young Lions have been drawn into #GroupC for #DiBradiniCup62. Here are their upcoming fixtures. #Dantopia #YoungLions #U21 #DBC62 #GroupStage

Expected Line-up — MD1 vs. TJUN-ia:

Starting Eleven:
GKP: 1. River Storme
DEF: 16. Milo Armellini — 5. Maleko Kershaw-Vale — 12. Tobert Wells — 19. Billy Boateng
MID: 20. Bradley Bing (C) — 6. Beau Bonds — 14. Clayton Thorpe
FWD: 7. Alexander Apeti — 10. Miles West — 17. Leandro Payne
Available Substitutes:
13. Loxley Steele — 2. Omar Razzouk — 3. Nathanial Robinson-Grimes — 4. Isaac MacArthur — 8. Malik Mooney — 9. Daniel Barbosa — 11. Tybalt Fox — 15. Ryan Christopher — 18. Daniel Okafor

by **The Macabees** » Sat Sep 05, 2026 11:22 am

Cristón gazed out the window, music-playing earbuds cutting him off from the noisy world of the train that was taking him and the rest of the team into the city of Valanari. Tomorrow, they'd play their opening Di Bradini Cup match against Chromatika at Duran Palace.

It wasn't nerves about tomorrow that made Cristón want to keep to himself. In fact, the team in general seemed quite pumped for the game. A long while had passed since the last time the Golden Throne was represented in international U-21, and for all of these young lads playing in the cup at all was already a mighty achievement to boast of back home. It was an opportunity to showcase their skills for the Imperial League System's transfer market. And, in any case, tomorrow's match against Chromatika, a country with a long and prosperous history in international football, was expected to be tough. "Intensity, defense, and presence in the game," the coach had said at training earlier in the morning. "But, most important of all, enjoy yourselves out there. For many of you, this might be the tournament of your life. Remember to make it count."

It wasn't any of that that clenched Cristón's gut like a fist. His professional future had already been settled, and it was that which had him unsettled. Though the move hadn't been made official by any of the teams, his agent had already texted him confirmation of the contract's approval last night. CF Villalobos had agreed to a sale of the 17-year-old striker to Fedala, I.F.K., for an astonishing Ŗ45 million ($100M+ USD). Cristón hadn't really seen the pressure that would be on him when his agent first made him aware of the offer. Everything seemed simpler then.

Now, there was so much pressure on him to not "fumble the ball," so to speak. (World Bowl LIII was underway as well, a sport that is not commonly played anywhere in the empire. The exoticness means that some of the "exciting" idioms associated with the sport are fast sweeping into the díenstadi language.) It wasn't just about having fun for him anymore; it was about making sure he proved to his new team and coaching staff why a 17-year-old kid should get minutes at one of the empire's most prestigious football clubs.

Countryside turned to city as the train raced on. In his buds, Erastiko's Summer Samba transitioned to Rogue P's new song, Blast da Police.

Coach Hugo suddenly sat down next to him, putting his big hand on Cristón's shoulder. Looking over, Cristón nodded his head in greeting, took off his earbuds, and said, "Hey coach, what's up?"

"Just wanted to see how you're doing, kid," Coach Hugo replied. Behind the big man, on the other side of the aisle, Mahuizoh and Siraya were looking at each other's phones and laughing about something. "You seem aloof. All good?"

Cristón hesitated. Then, "Yeah, all good."

"You sure?" said Hugo. "We have a big first game tomorrow, and you're going to be starting up top. I want to make sure you're in the right place, mentally. So, if there is anything bothering, you should tell me. I can help unblock your mind and get you focused on the game. It's gonna be a tough one, you know. Chances are going to be far and few between, maybe. If you're going to score, you're going to need to finish on the few chances that come to you."

"I know, I know," the striker replied. For a moment it seemed he was going to say nothing else, but then, "Everything is riding on me tomorrow, coach. Everything. You don't have to worry about me. If I bottle it, I'll lose everything."

Coach Hugo frowned in concern. Lose everything? What was the kid talking about? He, of course, didn't know about the pending transfer to Fedala, I.F.K. It hadn't been officially announced yet. But, sensing the gist of it, he said, "You can't think of it like that, kid. I know you have a future to be worried about. You want to sign for a big team that pays big salaries and plays big games. You want to win big things. I get it. But remember that it's a life honor to even get the chance to be in contention for those things. It's a life honor to be here, right now, in Valanora, representing your empire at the Di Bradini Cup. Enjoy it. If you focus on maximizing your present, the future will fall into place without you having to stress out too much over it. Your mind needs to be focused on getting the most out of tomorrow's game. If you do that, all those other things worrying your mind will fall into place on their own."

Cristón nodded. Coach's advice made sense.

Coach Hugo, feeling that he had made his point, smiled and bellowed, "You got it, kid. I'm not worried about you. Let's crush it tomorrow." Or, Cristón thought, not get crushed, that would also be good.

by **Serdtgyu** » Sat Sep 05, 2026 10:45 pm

Serdtgyu U21s
“the calves”
SDT
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Manager: Dyeat Cetbim
Dyeat was a former youth coach for Huko FC in Gerthos before becoming interim manager. He saved the club from relegation, but got snubbed by the board for a more experienced manager. The Serdtgyuan FA, however, took notice. They decided to give him the U21s job. He is very excited to represent his nation on the global stage.

Roster
#. Position name, age
Starters are given descriptions.
1. GK Avris Arim, 20
Avris, not to be confused 29 year old midfielder Avuris Rex, was given the starting spot following information that Just Milhurn is 22. He is very good at shot stopping but questionable at distribution.
2. RB Irv Asthom, 18
Asthom is a very physical player, was originally a center back before shifting to right back to accommodate for his clubs incredibly defensive style.
3. LB Zewlon Sar, 19
Younger brother of Eafez Sar, who was always ahead of him in the depth chart before his untimely death due to a terrorist attack from Anti-Serdtgyuan rebels in the northern district of Argur. He fights every single game to avenge his brother. Sometimes fights too hard.
4. CB Tutuinhk Adhingur, 18
Bruiser who was in a gang when younger. After apprehension by government officials, he was put in the Ice Falcon program, a program that aims to turn criminals under the age of 18 into national athletes. This is first time out of the country post-graduation from IF. He wears long sleeves to cover up his illegal tattoos.
5. CB Safuil Orvin, 21
Man-mountain son of northern lumberjacks. 6’7, 250 lbs.
6. CDM Mik Rerun, 18
Absolute prodigy, plays for the senior national team, but called down for the tournament due to a lack of production. Phenomenal ball winner and passer.
7. RW Zuvirm Eekfiv, 16
Tekky winger who has gotten minutes in the TSP Cup, loves to create chances and finish them too. One of the best in the squad.
8. CM Ikt Hyster, 15
Younger brother of Kul and Nik Hyster, Serdtgyu’s sporting royal family. He’s on track to be just as good as Nik, the senior team captain. One of the best in the nation.
9. ST Estede Gull, 19 (c)
Top striker in Serdtgyu, wearing a full face mask following a nose injury in the TSP Cup. He is planning to dominate inexperienced defenses and to lead Serdtgyu to victory.
10. CAM Danul Verskimonsti, 20
Technically called up by the senior team, but was neglected by manager Onir Savinsk. He’s very angry and electric to start this tournament, trying to prove everyone wrong.
11. LW Ervis Yumberg, 21
Incredible winger, has great connection with Gull. Bound to get at least 4 g/a.
12. GK Seub Wrug, 17
13. GK Derzhim Swirvjom, 15
14. CAM Unchkil Jyiluz*
15. CDM Qeek Budor
16. CM Zyx Advin
17. LW/RW Dviin Awijb*
18. RB/LB Dfinji Dyi
19. ST Sfun Axhin*
20. ST Crtib Agbul
21. All-Around Keith Mcrillo Jr.*
*startinf if committee knocks back players with senior apps
Backup players if the committee rejects the 4 players with senior appearances.
7. LW Evik Wunki
9. ST Adxu Fiok
10. CAM Luom Cyink
11. RW Edi Rue
Kits
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Away

by **Aphrilia** » Sun Sep 06, 2026 5:28 am

Long time in the past, Anthony Christwell wasn't always a man keeping a dead-end job that paid well regardless of his performances.

In his youth, he remembers a few things. Living in the suburbs of a big city, getting relatively average grades in school, being reprimanded by the head principal for starting a fight (That he won), and occasionally visiting his uncle's beautiful farm upstate. That last part was often the best parts of his youth. You could go out and explore the forest or run through the fields. Sure, you couldn't stay out all day, but it was quite fun to do.

On one particular visit, his uncle showed him something. An apple perched right in front of a tree before the entrance to the forest. "You've got about two weeks here. I want you to try hitting it with this bow and arrow here. One arrow a day." He spoke. Anthony back then didn't understand what it meant, and why his uncle asked him to do it.

Yet he ended up following through on the request. On the first day, he spent some time practicing with the bow and trying to figure out how to fire an arrow. By the time it was about to hit sunset, he finally took his chance and let one arrow loose. Unfortunately, it didn't get close to hitting the apple. It was such a small target, but he didn't get to decide what he would hit. It was his uncle that told him the apple was the target. "Sometimes you don't get to choose what you gotta hit." His uncle reaffirmed when he got in the house.

For the next week and plus, it was the same routine. Practice with the bow, hang around in the garden and with the farm animals, head towards the tree, and let an arrow loose. The first few days weren't good, but after the first four or so days, he eventually got closer and closer. Every single time he came back to the house, his uncle always had advice.

"You got one thing right early: Practice makes perfect." He spoke that on the second day. "Sometimes there's gonna be other conditions that force your hand." Anthony remembers this one after day seven, when there was a lot of wind. "As long as you don't give up, you'll hit the mark." Halfway through week two, he spoke as such. On the second-to-last day, Anthony's arrow had barely went to the side of the apple. Oddly enough, his uncle didn't have any advice for him on that evening. It was dinner then to sleep.

On the final day, before he would return to the city with his mom, Anthony remembered his uncle wanting to see the final shot for the week.

Anthony didn't stick to the evening to fire the arrow. Sometimes it was in the morning, sometimes it was in the dead heat of the afternoon. For his final day of vacation, it was the former. The wind was quiet, nothing. Plain sun and heat, though considering it was Aphrilia, the heat only felt like slight warmth. "Show me what you got." His uncle said.

So he lined-up as he always did. Nocked the arrow back, like he always did for the past two weeks. Took aim like he always did. Anthony hit the side yesterday, and this time, he'd make it. Even if his uncle was watching, even if his mother was currently filling the car up with their bags. Anthony let loose, and finally, after two weeks of training and effort, the arrow pierced the apple easily. "Good job, kiddo." His uncle stated. But before even congratulating him, his uncle still had more to say about it.

"Remember my advice after the first week? The opposite is true. Sometimes you'll get lucky, and the conditions give you the perfect opportunity. Today was clear skies, no wind, no morning haze. Everything was primed for you to hit the apple." Anthony back then nodded at what his uncle had said. "So when the conditions perfect, strike while you can, and make sure you don't miss. There's a lot of other lessons for you to learn, but I'm certain you'll figure it out. Now go, your mother's waiting." He didn't object.

Anthony would never visit his uncle again, largely due to his death some months after that. But more lessons like that? He absolutely did learn them, even if it wasn't from his uncle.

And now, he's using that knowledge and wisdom to see what The Junior Anchors are up against. In Group C, Aphrilia were placed alongside three newcomers to the Di Bradini Cup in Serdtgyu, Dantopia, and New Rotterdam City. The other DBC-experienced side in the group is TJUN-ia. Dantopian media labelled The Junior Anchors as the favorite to top the group, but there's conditions against this. Youth football remain volatile as always, and even inexperienced sides can win against consistent competitors.

The Junior Anchors have, from time to time, drop stinker performances. And just because there's three newcomers in the group Aphrilia is in doesn't mean all of them are slouches. Conditions are right for Aphrilia to top the group and mark themselves as tournament favorites, but if things go south, a group stage elimination was also possible.

So Anthony decides to use one lesson he has also come to learn, knowing the team have been training for this. To trust them in achieving victory on the field.

by **Andso Mangis** » Sun Sep 06, 2026 6:37 am

A little know. Fun fact about Andso Mangis is that they almost never get tired or injured hence why we only brought 12 players anyways here is our roster.
We will play in a 5-3-2
Attackerless formation except for our one sub who is a striker/ goalkeeper for the end of games if we’re down
Here is our starting lineup
GK Bertu Nemo
CB Herty Askil
CB Curitib Napet
CB Urslune Tyri
WB Soity Muni
WB Diytre Nity
CDM Loqwe Vertu
LDM Wurt Vit
RDM Nert Bawer
CM Ukti Ni
CM Zaut Bire
Subs
GK/ST Maut Bire

by **Hamborn** » Sun Sep 06, 2026 7:42 am

Opening game for Polaxia with a Andso Magis - Polaxia !

This is the second participation of Polaxia in Di Bradini Cup, starting in the 61st edition under that name, we got only one new player in the roster : Micheal Alert, a player playing in Drawkland since this summer.

So we got the manager of the team, Joan Molko that is a specialist of 4-4-2, a modified 4-3-3 to have ST moving with midfielders making it a 4-4-2

Here is the roster !

Goalkeeper :
Micheal Loan

Defense :
Virlo Grulo, Dicto Fralo, Garto Lesto, Hulonj Karto

Midfielders :
Derlo Nolio, Julio Nolio, Micheal Alert, Surla Furmi

Attack :
Nolan Von de Polux (C), Furlon Jalia

by **Chromatika** » Sun Sep 06, 2026 8:18 am

Five Things for Chromatika to Determine Through the 62nd DBC

Another Di Bradini Cup, another opportunity for Chromatika to discover new talent - and with the appointment of Amelia Ibsdóttir as the newest Manager of Chromatika, there are five burning questions (one per position group, one overall) that the team needs answers to by the end of this DBC.

1. Goalkeepers - Will Hera Courtois find a rival?

There is no disputing the top of the goalkeeper group as Hailee Sourtois, followed by Jessika Aniston and Jill Swanson. However, behind that, there is one Hera Courtois - whose collegiate accolades and pro career has truly made her the heir apparent. Last DBC saw Krystal Moller step into the limelight, but she didn't do too much to gain a lot of support as the team bowed out in the Round of Sixteen, conceding a total of eight goals in four matches. Enter one Elias Ritter, the latest prospect out of Mountain District University, which can be considered a goalkeeper factory alongside Chromia Central College University. Ritter actually prefers one-on-ones, and as long as the team tries to keep the box from getting overloaded, he has the potential to be the next hot thing that could supplant Courtois on the depth chart. How well will he have to do? Individual accolades will matter more than team performance here unless penalties get involved in the later rounds.

2. Defenders - Will Aqua Cerro live up to the hype?

He may only be nineteen, but Aqua Cerro has turned all the heads of the scouting community by virtue of his aggressive play from the right wingback/defender position. He's a luxury that can only be best used if you're sound elsewhere on the back line, but provided that is the case, he's a surprising option from the back line. Already with some interest from clubs in Farfadillis - he may be the first in a long time to leave Chromatika before he graduates from University - he has the chance to play into the national team conversation given the lack of depth and the absence of a truly brilliant player that has taken over (though Caro Thiers is planning on making a move). With a name like his and the star power to boot, Cerro could be the talk of this team. Could.

3. Midfielders/Wing Backs - Will the Hellcat duo make a strong impression?

The midfield is where Chromatika currently has the most talent - Jayla Lethbridge-Antonio, Eden Gundsdorf, Erica Holgersson hold down the defensive side with veterans Alija Mesic-Mizayaki and Valentina Vallaki, while Maddie Prenn, Linnea Karjalainen, Lee Hyun-Seol, and the veteran duo of Þyrill Bjarnhéðinsson and Evin Françine-Miklavivec hold up the attacking end. Even at the wings, there's likes of Jacoliene Hauptmeijer and Lily Sullivan on the right and Edith Fillar, Kandice Oriol, and Marci Schaefer at the left. As the team shifts to Amelia's style of play, is there room for players at the caliber of Riley Fossbender and Quentin Nicholson? Fossbender has all the speed, flair, and creativity that is needed from her position, excited to make a point. For Quentin Nicholson, it's all about operating in space, setting up his teammates, and taking the sharp shot here and there - something he's good at. Can either of them put together enough performances to make the National Team Pool?

4. Forward - Just how bad is this group?
Everyone knows the story by now - after Laverentiy Xuen-Zhukov and Elaine Howard-Dawes, then Kaytlyn Jean-Baptiste and Harriet Baïe-Verte, the cupboard is getting a bit bare. Eleven goals scored last DBC gives some hope regarding Lars Tillman, Jr., but Wylie Maer didn't turn many heads, and this crop isn't the best, either. Ferris Winn hast to be set up by a set piece, Odwin Rang is only good in a pinch, and the other two are backups for a reason. It's going to be hard to get production from these two - but should one of them surprise, it'd be interesting.

5. Is this the last time Chromatika fields this formation for the U-21 team?
For so long, they've ran a 4-4-2 in the DBC with the understanding that formations will be fluid between this team and the senior team. Will Amelia change that? How much? They couldn't for this edition because the team had already been called up by the time the change happened. Will the way the tournament turns out have any bearing on a potential change? We will see.

Chromatika takes on The Golden Throne, Lisander, Zenic, and Grand Hilal in the Group Stage.

by **Kamijiro** » Sun Sep 06, 2026 9:17 am

The Sparks Depart Kamijiro

The Sparks left for Valanora yesterday evening with their sights set on a U21 trophy and an audition for the upcoming World Cup. Among them are the best and brightest of Kamijiro's youth academies, including Icarus Dexius and Yuzuki Namekawa, two of the Kamijiroan Premier League's top contenders for Young Player of the Year. Bunta Nagano, the manager of the first team, has sent two assistants with the Sparks to report on player progress and perhaps to recommend players for first-ever call-ups.

The breakdown of the roster indicates the recent developments for each department's sporting focus. Listed below are the numbers of players born in each department.
Miraisaki: 5 (Shirō Hanegawa, Tomo Igawa, Yuzuki Namekawa, Kaeda Onozuki, Kaminari Ryōsuke)
New Volendam: 3 (Noir De Vries, Wimmer Haaksma, Bartley Oosterling)
Porto de Kamijiro: 3 (Corrado Bexiga, Nélinho Santos, Tiago Santos)
South St. Jerome: 3 (Desmond Ashcroft-Vale, Iestyn Gwyn, Rhian Meredydd)
Chamonix: 1 (Lucian Barrault)
Jirō Island: 1 (Icarus Dexius)
St. Jerome: 1 (Alice Kembleford)

As usual, Miraisaki leads the charge with player production, though it is also the largest department. The largest surprises are New Volendam and South St. Jerome, two departments not usually known for player development nor large amounts of footballing success. Porto de Kamijiro produced two brothers in Nélinho and Tiago Santos, two players with huge potential. Tiago has already made his Premier League debut and Nélinho is quickly working his way up the ranks with F.C. Relâmpago Juniors. Tiago is a F.C. Relâmpago academy product as well, though he made a move to Porto de Kamijiro shortly after his debut there.

The Sparks will head to the Rose Gardens first to take on Natkr.

===

Arrival to Valanora

The first thing the players noticed was the lack of cars. Mostly because the first thing that Tiago and Shirō tried to do was rent one and they couldn't find a rental car agency anywhere at the airport.

"Dude, ask. Just ask." Shirō nudges Tiago. "We clearly have no idea what we're looking for."
Tiago walked up to a member of the airport's staff, who looked thoroughly unimpressed with Tiago's existence.
"Uh, hey. We were wondering where the rental cars were...?"
"Rental cars?"
"Yeah, you know. Cars. That you rent. Since we don't have any cars here. Since we can't bring cars on a plane."
"We don't do cars here. Sorry."
"What?"
"No cars."
"... okay, then."

Tiago walks back over to Shirō.

"No cars."
"What?"
"They don't do cars here."

So then the pair walked back over to the rest of the team, who were standing in a giant cluster off to the side of the main concourse.

"No cars."

There was some mumbling. But then the manager - Jair da Costa - came around from another part of the concourse, holding a thick packet of tickets.

"Train tickets. Everybody take one. We'll be heading to Kareen shortly."
"Where's all the cars, anyway?" Desmond started.
"Yeah, what type of fascist country bans cars?" Yuzuki adds in.
Kaeda immediately shushes Yuzuki.
"Bro, you cannot just say that out loud in said foreign country. What are you doing?"
"Sorry, I'm just... used to cars."
"Well yeah. We grew up in Miraisaki. Where there's gridlock traffic at all times of day. Maybe this will be a nice change of pace. No honking."
"No honking would be nice." Tomo chimes in.

So the team boards a train. It's a lot nicer than the usual public transit mess that is Kamijiro's system. For reference, public transit in Kamijiro is pretty much inter-city connectors and then city-based public transit, so subways and busses. Miraisaki's system is the most intricate but also the most dilapidated - the old subway tiles in the stations are blackened with smoke from the cigarettes of every salaryman that's ever used the system. That said, the system is still very much in use and boasts nearly 500 stops across the sprawling metropolis, plus connections to the lone overground commuter transit train system in the country. All stations are required to fit the old standards in order to promote continuity of the system. So, all stations have the classic subway tile, brass chandeliers and vaulted ceilings. The issue is keeping that stuff clean in a city that is notoriously dirty.

"Honestly, respect." Alice remarks as the train glides out of the station. "The trains in St. Jerome squeak and grind when they pull in and out of stations. This one hasn't made a single noise."
"Nah, you think that's bad?" Icarus laughs. "Try the trains on Jirō. Run twice a day in either direction and you're lucky if you don't end up with tinnitus from the brakes."
"You guys have trains?" Lucian says quietly. "Chamonix only has one train and it just goes to Miraisaki and back."
Tiago jumps in. "Well yeah. You're basically on a mountain. Where the hell would your trains fit?"
"Oh, shut it." Lucian grins. "At least we aren't gonna have our trains get hit by lightning like yours up in Porto."
"That was ONCE."
"Once more than the rest of us."

The team disembarked from the train at Rinaldi to get the connecting ferry to Capri. The ferry was also much nicer than the ones in Kamijiro that connect the islands together.
"Bruh, why the hell does all of our stuff suck compared to theirs?" Iestyn whined from the back of the group.
"Because half our government funding goes straight to the police." Tomo retorts. "Thanks to our dear friends in Narakugai."
"Dear friends my ass. Those idiots are gonna burn Miraisaki for a few extra dollars. Can you believe that jackass gets to play baseball for the country while still being a known mob boss?"
"Yeah, he throws 101. He's gonna be allowed to do that."
"Our country's priorities are so fucked."
"Might be."

The two of them chat it up for a bit longer before the connecting train to Kareen arrives.

Eventually, the team arrives in Kareen and gets their hotel rooms. They settle in and prep for Natkr. All that's left is executing Jair's vision.

by **The Martian Independent Republic** » Sun Sep 06, 2026 10:12 am

For the first time in a while, it's the Spiderlings.
Though with many changes - age range and other things.
While time will tell if they're able to spread their wings,
for now there's still some hope - here's to new beginnings.

by **Natkr** » Sun Sep 06, 2026 12:08 pm

Natkr - Official Squad of the Di Bradini Cup 62 - Under 21 World Cup 83

"The Green on the Blue"

Trigram: NKR
Head Coach: Marrick Kista
Style Mod: +1
Formation: 4-4-2

My opponent, if they RP first, may do the following:

I would prefer you choose these scorers:
Godmod scoring events: Yes
RP injuries to my players: Yes
Godmod injuries to my players: No
Hand out yellow cards to my players: Yes
Hand out red cards to my players: No
Godmod other events: Yes
Generate stadium happenings: Yes

Official Squad for Di Bradini Cup 62 - Under 21 World Cup 83

STRIKERS:
Javi Ramirez - Emberly City
Owen Thalric - Penguin United

MIDFIELDERS:
Julian Brandt - Shew Shore FC
Elijah Blackwood - Apex Eagles B
Jonas Kerrith - Skyhold Moonlight CF
Talon Bridar - Inakio 49

DEFENDERS:
Renner Bosk - Shew Shore FC (U21)
Quintin Farrow - En Fuego Dash
Orin Blackwell - Azure Cove SC
Rylan Doverick - Ruska United

GOALKEEPERS:
Kaelen O'Connell - Northwood Phoenix

BENCH:
Mason Kensington - Wham FC
Zane Ostvel - CSKA City Futuro
Milo Standish - Nordhammer FC (U21)
Xander Tolvine - Riverbend FC
Caleb Foster - Ardsk City Union
Nash Wrenwood - Grand FC (U21)
Zeland Yostr - Whisperwind Wanderers
Fernando Perez - Silverbacks FC (U21)
Jareth Molvane - Watson City FC (U21)
Asher McMillan - Penguin City

by **Valanora** » Sun Sep 06, 2026 12:32 pm

Matchday 1

Group A
Valanora 4–1 Polaxia
Kamijiro 0–1 Natkr

Group B
Cardenao 1–0 The Kytler Peninsulae
Tikariot 1–1 Lionsroar

Group C
New Rotterdam City 2–1 Serdtgyu
TJUN-ia 2–3 Dantopia

Group D
Jaliserra 0–3 Snestar
Warkus 1–0 Solgavden

Group E
Grand Hilal 2–6 Lisander
Chromatika 1–2 The Golden Throne

by **Serdtgyu** » Sun Sep 06, 2026 1:02 pm

Serdtgyu fell at the hands of former gridiron player Pepijn Pieters, one of the only players built to outmuscle the Serdtgyuan defense. He struck twice in this match, focusing on bullying Serdtgyuan center back Tutuinhk Adhingur, which allowed him to score two headers off of crosses, in the 17th and 28th minutes. Serdtgyu were able to strike back with one goal from Estede Gull, but it was too little in the end. We go live to an interview with manager Dyeat Cetbin.

Interviewer Hiklib Adthur: What went wrong today?
Manager Dyeat Cetbim: We should have matched up Safuil [Orvin] with Pieters, he would have contained him better. Live and learn though.
HA: Next match is against TJUN-ia. What are your thoughts leading up to that one.
DC: We have to control the game better, we have a lot of guys who have played better than this for the senior team, we gotta get them back to their best.

(O.O) · by **TJUN-ia** » Mon Sep 07, 2026 7:17 am

After a 1-2 debut run two years ago, Wu Tseng-Kuo and his Young Jaguars were back and ready for another instalment of the Di Bradini Cup, looking to try not finding the easiest way back to the airport this time around. With the groups expanding to 5 teams instead of the usual 4, that means one extra game to navigate and more game time for these players...which can only be a good thing, right? The Young Jags still have Li Qun as Captain for the final time, but the starting 11 also feels very familiar, as it now features 8 players who are descendants of former Jaguars. While their selection wasn't nepotism, they earned their way into the team by right, and so did Maxine Robertson on the bench; questions obviously are hard not to come up, especially when dealing with the kids of former players. They will have time to earn the public's trust, but for now...let's just get into the games.

Raynor Memorial in Hondo hosted our opener in Group C vs Dantopia, who are one of three teams in this group making their DBC debut. Sydney Hawthorne's debuting side was always going to be interesting foes for the opener, but the game that was played certainly ended up being a bit of a cracker for the neutrals. When Captain Bradley Bing scored after only 6 minutes, you just knew that this one was going to be interesting...but the major fireworks didn't turn up until the 2nd half. Peliniho Junior headed home an equaliser from a Jackson Watts corner before it was countered by Clayton Thorpe, whilst later on, substitute Daniel Barbosa made it 3-1...before the Vice-Captain Watts added a goal to his tally. It was one of those games where both sides could've won it...but in the end, River Storme did enough to hold us off, and we were forced to take the L again. Thank goodness we don't track DBC win rates, because ours would be atrocious.

So 1-3 overall in the WTK era, but we still have plenty of time to make things right. The Calves of Serdtgyu also lost their opener, so we will be hoping we can win this "Lower Bracket" match in Caddo next time around.

GO YOUNG JAGS!

SCHEDULE (Group C)
MD1: vs Dantopia - Raynor Memorial, Hondo L 2-3 (3rd)
MD2: vs Serdtgyu - Caddo Park, Caddo
MD3: vs Aphrilia - Rose Gardens, Kareen
MD4: vs New Rotterdam City - Tiradir, Gladerial
MD5: BYE

by **Cardenao** » Mon Sep 07, 2026 8:21 am

TEAM CARDENAO
The Blue and Golds--La Furia Azule

#1 GK: Peacock Farrel-19-Barn Door
#2 RB: Eugene Coltstar-19-Flank Dominator
#3 CB: Dylan Mathers Jr.-19-Passing Distributor
#4 CB: Taz Seong-ho-18-Iron Wall
#5 LB: Lenny Nero-19-Cautiously Offensive
#6 DM: Marlo DeSantos-19-Possession Recycle
#8 CM: Ganiyu Sanusi-18-Line Breaker
#10 CM: Chema Baixauli-19-Metronome Passer
#7 LW: Noa Zaldívar-18-Fearless Dribbler
#9 ST: Federico Gauci-19-Desperate Finisher
#11 RW: Sunny Marlon-17-Athletic Freak

Substitutes:
#12 CB: Roberto Reece-18-Pacey Defender
#13 GK: Tiarmo Jream-21-Cheeky Sweeper
#14 CM: Andres Lef-Traru-18-Passing Professor
#15 LB: Samir Tabranovich-19-Crossing Concentration
#16 RB: Jaydon Nespreto-19-Flank Dominator
#17 CB: Dannie Raniero-19-Smashing Tackles
#18 CDM: Alexandre Mata - 20 - Alameda Desperados
#19 RW: Toni Setelios - 19 - Ciudad LeBois
#20 ST: Santiago Muñez-20-Main Character
#21 CAM: Holla Waverly-17-Creative Passer
#22 ST: Mateo Borrios-21-Decisive Finisher
#23 LW: Wil Wolfe-18-Tall Trickster

by **Chromatika** » Mon Sep 07, 2026 4:42 pm

Despite a lovely goal from range from Quentin Nicholson, two defensive lapses resulted in a narrow defeat at the hands of The Golden Throne. The Young Anomalies looked rather good for most parts of the game, but it was those two instances - both long balls up over the top that the young players lost sight of - that ended up sinking the ship. Elias Ritter is good on one-on-ones, but when it's three-on-two or worse, even the best of keepers can be shaken to the core - especially when you're twenty-one.

Now, the good news is that there are three more games to go, and sixteen of twenty-five teams are making the Playoffs. It's a matter of making it in and getting hot, so there is still the world to play for. However, to have two mistakes cause a loss can be a bit debilitating - and the Managing Staff will have their hands full to keep the vibes high.

More damaging to the team than the loss, though, is the injury to one Maisa Vedott. The sprained ankle seems bad enough to hold her out for at least the next two matches - Edwin Vrockeath will step in - and whether Edwin being only an aerial defender will be a challenge or not will be interesting to keep track of.

Lisander just scored six on their opener. Something you can't have against a team like that is some defensive issues.

Can Ferris Winn and Odwin Rang play a lot better? Will Fossbender and Nicholson continue to play well? Will Vrockeath's presence cost the team fundamentally?

The Young Anomalies cannot go 0-2 to start the Group Stage. Playing a team that just scored six? Not the best.

by **Zenic** » Mon Sep 07, 2026 5:52 pm

It was the second to last day in Raynor City before Zenic's first match of the latest DBC.

Regina and the team were enjoying their time off after today's practice with most enjoying the sights and sounds while others were doing some extra reviews of the scouting reports and training analysis. Grand Hilal were a newer opponent for Zenic running a balanced 4-2-3-1 captained by Mehmet Topçu on the pitch and managed by Mehmet Karlıdağ on the sideline. The newcomers had a rude welcoming to the Di Bradini Cup as Lisander dominated them 6-2 in Group E's opening match and they surely are looking to prove that weak performance was a fluke and not the norm.

Yet this match was not just big for Grand Hilal. Zenic were looking to get off to a great start to this edition of the Di Bradini Cup as a follow up to the previous edition where the Empire lost to eventual runner-up Valanora in the semifinals and beat The Oyster Hut in the third place playoff. It was important to the coaching staff of the Youthful Survivors as well as the FZF and Ministry of Sports since the last time Zenic finished top three at a DBC, the subsequent tournament was an embarrassing flop: a group stage exit the first tournament after winning the DBC. They looked pretty good in the last few trainings so a win should be the expectation if they truly have aspirations for another title.

And they've got quite the team this time around. Hino, Borja, Raskop, Monte, and Silva are already consistent starters for their clubs and have won several titles domestically while also contending for IFCF titles. Then you have the remaining starters who are domestic substitutes that commonly come off the bench for top clubs like Morais, Basurto, Fuentes, O, Hardy, and Vogel. Even the bench has some heavy hitters / solid replacement starters like Mílton Román, Marroquín, Virtanen, Grgić, Karppinen, Mogensen, and Street.

Basically, Regina was confident if there was ever a time for Zenic to start stringing together consecutive top 8 finishes in the Di Bradini Cup, this was the moment to build that momentum.

If this was to come to fruition, Grand Hilal would need to become their first victim.

by **Lisander** » Mon Sep 07, 2026 10:38 pm

HAT-TRICK BY TIAGO LYONS AS LISANDER OVERPOWERS GRAND HILAL WITH A GOALKEEPER'S GOAL!
Martin Carvalho, from Caddo, Valanora

Lisander 6-2 Grand Hilal
LIS: Lyons 12' 60' 66', Amendier 26', Segall 45' +1, Verne 90' +2 | HIL: Güler 54', Deniz 71'

A first-class performance by Tiago Lyons crowned the massive win of Lisander in the first match of Di Bradini Cup. The Challengers had a great time, dominated the midfield with their passing game (finishing the match with overwhelming 71% of ball possession) against Grand Hilal and left Caddo Park with a convincing result. It was so surprisingly good that even the reserve goalkeeper, Ariel Verne, was able to score.

Lyons was the first to score, at 12 minutes, receiving a cross from Amandier and shooting on the run, without controlling the ball, much to the surprise of Beyoğlu, who could do little to stop the ball as it came in on his weaker foot. Lyons returned the favour at 26', for the second goal, crossing from the left and sending the ball high towards Amendier, who rose higher than Ali Ay and simply had to head it into the net. The third goal was similar, at 45' +1, but its scorer was the captain, Bruno Segall. The #3 was in the right place at the right time, to receive the corner kick by Alexis Meine in his forehead. Halfway the match, Lisander was winning 3-0.

The second half saw Grand Hilal fighting back, creating chances with Mert Torres and Ersin Güler, like a powerful kick from outside the goal area that hit the crossbar before passing the line and fooled Hércules Sousa at 54'. Unable to keep ball possession and occupy the spaces, Grand Hilal started to resort to counterattacking, and kicks from outside the goal area. Lisander, on the other side, kept playing the territorial, short passing game, and as expected, at 60', the ball found Lyons again in the perfect place. Another shot, this time at the right side. to make 4-1, and again at 65', to make 5-1. With victory assured, the lads began to ease off, leaving more space for Grand Hilal. In the 71st minute, following another thunderbolt from Güler, Sousa palmed the ball away without controlling it, and it fell to Yakup Deniz, who had only just come on and was full of energy; he dribbled past Lisander’s goalkeeper and scored Grand Hilal’s second goal. Frustrated, Hércules Sousa began to complain with his teammates, and Tirso Henriques decided to send the goalkeeper off early, bringing on Ariel Verne in his place.

The number 16 came on to play in goal for the final twenty minutes of the match, merely to get some playing time, and had no difficult saves at all, but played a key role in the dying moments. In the penultimate move of the match, following a free-kick taken by Lyons from the left, Verne ran into the centre of the opposition’s penalty area, more to create chaos than to actually attempt anything, When the free-kick was taken, however, as the ball rose, he was elbowed by an inexperienced Altındağ. A penalty in the 91st minute. No one wanted to take it. ‘You were fouled, you take it’ is the unwritten rule. Verne picked up the ball, stepped up and scored with his left foot – the ball to one side, the goalkeeper to the other. 6–2, the final score.

LISANDER FACES UNEVEN GEOGRAPHICAL DISTRIBUTION
Despite the good result on the first match, this team, however, has a fifth opponent in the group: The unlucky geographic draw. Despite the high-quality of transport in Valanora, little can be done about the actual long distances spent in travel. From Caddonia, they have a fly and a ferry to Capri, to face the national team of Chromatika, a nation among the best in the world, and after that match, they repear the travel, foing back to Caddo again, to face the Empire of The Golden Throne, before travelling to finish the group stage in Gladerial, where they will face Zenic, another powerhouse. Lisander next opponents shall have somewhat less tiring journeys, with two or no plane legs: Chromatika journey goes Valanari > Capri > Raynor City > Everlin, never putting feet in Sabine and Caddonia. The Golden Throme goes Valanari > Caddo > Wexax > Kareen, with a single trip back and forth to the eastern archipelago. Last but not least, there's Zenic, that goes two matches in Raynor City > Wexax > Gladerial, in what certainly has been the best match location distribution of the group.

by **Kamijiro** » Tue Sep 08, 2026 9:14 am

Natkr Narrowly Down Sparks, 0-1

In what was ultimately a disappointing showing from the young attackers, the Sparks were beaten by a score of nil to one by Natkr's U21s. Several chances from the Kamijiroans went begging, with Icarus Dexius putting a short-range chance wide and Lucian Berrault curling a couple shots just over the bar. Perhaps the most egregious was Kaminari Ryōsuke's header from just outside the six-yard box which looped right into the waiting hands of Kaelen O'Connell. The midfield looked solid at times, stringing together passes and holding possession with some long spells on the ball. Yuzuki Namekawa and Desmond Ashcroft-Vale both had some line-breaking passes that surely had the scouts from Kamijiro's main squad scribbling notes. The defensive unit was strong all-around with the exception of the lapse that allowed Javi Ramirez to poke home a goal late in the first half. Tiago Santos and Shirō Hanegawa had a miscommunication and allowed Javi to pounce on a poor ball, which he was able to stick past Bartley Oosterling with ease.

===

So, What's the Deal With Jair da Costa? An Investigative Look Into the Enigmatic Portuense.

Jair da Costa's a bizarre figure in Kamijiroan sport. He's a youth development specialist - he's won seven different U21 cups, most recently with F.C. Relâmpago Juniors. But every single time he's been tapped to manage a senior side, he's turned it down in favor of remaining at whichever U21 post he's currently occupying. This has raised some eyebrows across the Kamijiroan sporting world - Jair is considered a manager of high repute but has never once managed a senior side. We decided to take a closer look at the man himself.

Personal Information
Name: Jair da Costa dos Santos Félix
Age: 43
Birthplace: Porto de Kamijiro
Birth Date: 23 July

Team Information
Current Club Team: F.C. Relâmpago Juniors
Current National Team: Kamijiro U21 (The Sparks)

Senior Career (as player)
Team                 Apps  (Gls)
Porto de Kamijiro     20     1
F.C. Relâmpago       181     8

Managerial Career
S.K. Cascais Juniors
Tavira F.C. U21
Porto de Kamijiro Juniors
Raijin-shi U21
Carvalhal F.C. Juniors
F.C. Relâmpago Juniors

Titles Won
Kamijiro U21 Cup (7x)
Kamijiro U21 Manager of the Year (11x)

He stepped away from his playing career at his peak, aged just 25. He had already made 201 professional appearances in the top two divisions of the Kamijiroan pyramid after breaking into the Porto side at just sixteen but announced his retirement from playing as opposed to renewing his contract with F.C. Relâmpago. He immediately found work at S.K. Cascais as their U21 manager. This led to arbitration between Relâmpago and Cascais, as Relâmpago accused Cascais of tapping up. This led to long litigation and eventually, Cascais was forced to pay fair market value for da Costa as a player. This was a sum of 6 million Jirōes, a hefty fee, especially for a manager. Regardless, Cascais had their man.

At Cascais, Jair won his first two U21 Manager of the Year nominations. He helped polish and produce several talents, including Carmelo Alves, Bernardo Ferreira and Matilde Miranda dos Santos, all of whom went on to have decently long careers in the top flight. He also won Cascais their first-ever silverware, bringing home his first of seven U21 cups. However, he departed the club shortly afterwards to join Tavira. At Tavira, he continued this success, winning another U21 Manager of the Year and another U21 cup. However, he left after just one season, citing "irreconcilable differences."

He went back to his boyhood club, Porto de Kamijiro, and took the reins of their Juniors side. It was here that he molded Kennedy Jaques, who has since gone on to have over fifty caps for the National Team and who has frequently mentioned Jair as being his mentor during his time at the club. He won three U21 cups with Porto before being offered the senior manager role, which he turned down. He left the club for Raijin-shi just two weeks after the offer was made. However, his stint at Raijin-shi only lasted two months before he was sacked. He has publicly blamed the language barrier for his sacking, claiming that he misspoke in front of the board of directors and said something "highly offensive." The board never confirmed nor denied this statement.

He went back to managing Porto-based sides with his hiring at Carvalhal. His Juniors stint there was short as well, but he did bring home another U21 cup and his tenth of eleven Manager of the Year awards. He left after just one season after receiving an offer from F.C. Relâmpago, the club which he made over 180 appearances for. In his first season, he won his seventh U21 cup and eleventh U21 Manager of the Year. He accepted an offer to manage Kamijiro's U21s alongside his managerial duties for F.C. Relâmpago Juniors. It was expected that he'd bring up a bunch of Portuense players for the Di Bradini Cup, but he only called up three: Corrado Bexiga, Nélinho Santos and Tiago Santos. Nélinho is the only one who has ever been managed directly by Jair at the club level.

So why does Jair only manage U21 sides? It is widely speculated that his playing career path is the reason why. He debuted professionally at age sixteen. This was surely a lot of stress and he likely felt that he needed someone to mold him better as a person before he was thrown straight into the carnage that is professional sports in Kamijiro. In interviews, many of his former players have cited him as being a paternal-like figure for them, offering them advice and warning them of the hazards of playing in the top-flight. He has also routinely protected young players from the media, not allowing interviews with players under the age of eighteen without a full screening of the questions being asked beforehand. He is known as a paternalistic leader - someone who is strictly in authority, but has a ton of genuine care for his players. One story that stuck out was when Kennedy Jaques, the aforementioned national team player, told the story of how Jair still sends hand-written birthday and holiday cards to all of his former players.

"It's wild." Kennedy said in the interview. "He's had hundreds of players he's managed and he still sends everybody birthday cards. Even Alexandrinho - he only ever trained under Jair twice and he still gets birthday cards every year. I think this is Jair's calling. He doesn't have kids of his own but he treats us all like we're his kids even still. I think it's the type of personal touch that is missing from a lot of modern sport in this country. He manages like he's one of the barnstorming Diamond IX coaches, not managing Junior sides in the country's most popular sport."

Perhaps there's no mystery, after all. This is just what Jair was called to do.

by **Solgavden** » Tue Sep 08, 2026 10:07 am

Key Player Profiles For Solgavden's U21 Squad:
What To Expect From Three Of The Most Exciting Solgavish Prospects

Helena Hoffman - 18 y.o. - CDM - Real Old Maiz

Strengths:
Hoffman can do it all. She's a physically gifted athlete, and has a natural ability on the ball that other players take years to master. With the ball, her footwork and quick bursts of speed make her hard to catch. When out of possession, Hoffman is like a hawk, preferring to charge to the enemy head on. She is skilled both offensively and defensively, having the versatility to excel in any role she's given. Already, her drive and passion for the game is near maniacal, as she sleeps, eats, and breathes football.

Weaknesses:
While Hoffman is immaculate on the pitch, what might drag her down is her behavior off it. Her passion for the game is commendable, but it can become overwhelming at times, and she isn't afraid to berate players she might feel aren't giving enough effort. Whenever this happens, she has a tendency to go lone wolf, attempting to play "hero ball", disregarding the fact that she's just one of 11 players on the pitch. To say her ego is inflated would be an understatement, as she has faced almost no setbacks in her career so far. When she does face adversity, there are serious doubts about whether she'll take it in stride, or fall apart at the seams.

Active Player Comparison:
Young female midfielder that excels in versatility anywhere on the pitch, while also having an overbearing personality? This'll be easy, as Hoffman bears a striking resemblance to De Vursen FK's Itziar Jara. This bodes well for Hoffman, as Jara already has two Kongensliga titles under her belt, and recently won the Kistner Memorial Trophy as the league's most valuable player. But Jara is a much better team player, able to bring out the most in her teammates, which is something Hoffman needs to work on.

Historical Player Comparison:
While this goes pretty far back, Hoffman is pretty comparable to Olympisk Kolvereid’s Leon Wymann (1919-1922, 1925-1934). An early pioneer of the game, Wymann was a similarly gifted athlete whose impact can be felt anywhere on the pitch. Both he and Hoffman are skilled offensively and defensively, and could change the game on a dime.

Thomas Kistner - 18 y.o. - ST - Rega Lysborg (On loan with Cornham Town )

Strengths:
Clinical finisher, Kistner is already deadly in front of net. While most of the talk around him consists of his legendary grandfather, Thomas has already proven himself to be capable of making a legacy of his own. He has had limited playtime so far, but has excelled whenever given a chance, having the ability to score almost at will. Kistner’s football IQ is also very strong,

Weaknesses:
Speaking of his legendary grandfather, the pressure Thomas faces to live up to expectations must be immense, as every mistake he makes will practically be front page news. Kistner needs to have great mental fortitude to withstand scrutiny from the media, at a greater degree than other players his age. Regarding his game, while he has great football IQ, Kistner seems to struggle to decide which role he wants to play on the pitch. This indecisiveness has caused chances on goal to be missed by his team, whether he chose to pass in front of an open net, or shoot when there were better options available.

Active Player Comparison:
Kistner's main strength is shot, so he's comparable to Relv Sisse’s Kristian Tennefjord, who is also a sharpshooter. They both excel at creating chances out of thin air, and have the skills necessary to cash in on them. Both are young strikers that are expected to be at the top of the goals tally for years to come.

Historical Player Comparison:
While there is a very obvious answer for this once, let's be more creative. Kistner's ability on the ball is reminiscent of star striker Brian Skalberg (1991-2007). They both aren't the fastest or strongest strikers, but they are expert finishers, able to create havoc in the final third. Skalberg retired with over 400 career goals, 4 Golden Boots, and 4 Kongensliga titles, inspiring an entire generation of strikers after him, including Kistner.

Ahsan Kandukuri - 21 y.o. - RM/AM - Alexia

Strengths:
Kandukuri is a pacy midfielder, who is skilled in exploiting the space he creates between him and opposing defenders. This makes him deadly on the wings and as an attacking midfielder. Always eager to join the offense, Kandukuri is able to both pass the ball in the tightest windows, or deliver an excellent shot on goal.

Weaknesses:
His speed is a double edged sword, as he has a habit of “jumping the gun” on attacks, finding himself out of position before the play can develop. As one of the first Solgavish players to join a club abroad, many critics suggest that he left too early, seemingly hitting a plateau where he has failed to stand out compared to the talented teammates around him.

Active Player Comparison:
One of Kandukuri’s biggest inspirations is Rega Lysborg midfielder Rohit Mishra, who he's styled his game after. Both coming from similar backgrounds, Mishra has risen to become of the Rega Lysborg's most reliable midfielders, and a key part of the Solgavish National Team, winning both a KH4 Cup and a Kongensliga title. They both are hard players to tackle, using their speed and dribbling abilities to carve up defenses.

Historical Player Comparison:
While he is a midfielder, Ahsan bears a lot of similarities to striker Adrian Claeys (2007-2021). The current St. Mattias SK manager was a force to be reckoned with, winning both the Hirsch Trophy (best U21 player) and Golden Boot during the 2008-09 season with Roslund Mirakaler. He was electric to watch, using his speed and ability on the ball to score with flair, becoming a fan favorite at every club he played for.

by **Valanora** » Tue Sep 08, 2026 11:08 am

Matchday 2

Group A
Polaxia 4–4 Kamijiro
Andso Mangis 0–1 Valanora

P Group A                             Pld   W  D  L   GF  GA  GD  Pts 
1 Valanora                              2   2  0  0    5   1  +4    6
2 Natkr                                 1   1  0  0    1   0  +1    3
3 Kamijiro                              2   0  1  1    4   5  −1    1
4 Polaxia                               2   0  1  1    5   8  −3    1
5 Andso Mangis                          1   0  0  1    0   1  −1    0

Group B
The Kytler Peninsulae 2–3 Tikariot
The Martian Independent Republic 3–1 Cardenao

P Group B                             Pld   W  D  L   GF  GA  GD  Pts 
1 Tikariot                              2   1  1  0    4   3  +1    4
2 The Martian Independent Republic      1   1  0  0    3   1  +2    3
3 Cardenao                              2   1  0  1    2   3  −1    3
4 Lionsroar                             1   0  1  0    1   1   0    1
5 The Kytler Peninsulae                 2   0  0  2    2   4  −2    0

Group C
Serdtgyu 1–0 TJUN-ia
Aphrilia 2–1 New Rotterdam City

P Group C                             Pld   W  D  L   GF  GA  GD  Pts 
1 Aphrilia                              1   1  0  0    2   1  +1    3
  Dantopia                              1   1  0  0    3   2  +1    3
3 New Rotterdam City                    2   1  0  1    3   3   0    3
4 Serdtgyu                              2   1  0  1    2   2   0    3
5 TJUN-ia                               2   0  0  2    2   4  −2    0

Group D
Snestar 3–1 Warkus
Katzeburg 0–0 Jaliserra

P Group D                             Pld   W  D  L   GF  GA  GD  Pts 
1 Snestar                               2   2  0  0    6   1  +5    6
2 Warkus                                2   1  0  1    2   3  −1    3
3 Katzeburg                             1   0  1  0    0   0   0    1
4 Jaliserra                             2   0  1  1    0   3  −3    1
5 Solgavden                             1   0  0  1    0   1  −1    0

Group E
Lisander 1–0 Chromatika
Zenic 1–1 Grand Hilal

P Group E                             Pld   W  D  L   GF  GA  GD  Pts 
1 Lisander                              2   2  0  0    7   2  +5    6
2 The Golden Throne                     1   1  0  0    2   1  +1    3
3 Zenic                                 1   0  1  0    1   1   0    1
4 Grand Hilal                           2   0  1  1    3   7  −4    1
5 Chromatika                            2   0  0  2    1   3  −2    0

by **Aphrilia** » Tue Sep 08, 2026 12:20 pm

Is there a certain advantage on your bye day being the first matchday? Some say there is, others say there isn't. But whatever the case, Aphrilia win their first game.

Two to one against New Rotterdam City on Matchday Two, The Junior Anchors kick off their campaign with a win. Though considering the condition of De Jong Orangen, half of their team having never played organized football, perhaps the result could have been better. But no one would complain about the two to one scoreline because it's a win.

The captain, Adelaide Swan, proved to be the best player for Aphrilia. An early goal featuring a beautiful move to cut inside on the 30th minute, accompanied with an assist for substituted midfielder Lucian Hethersford on the 56th, but passing the ball inside as he shoots from outside the box. She commanded a sense of authority as captain, which was good to see. Team manager Anthony Christwell had no complaints about her performance, even if he believed she had attempted one too many dribbles for her own good.

New Rotterdam's goal came late by Pepijn Pieters assisted by Joren Kruger. One cross into the box and despite poor positioning, Pieters scored due to being unmarked.

That was something Anthony will have to deal with for the defense. Some aspects of the national team's tactics were rusty, as they usually are whenever Aphrilia play in the Di Bradini Cup. They can never enter the tournament in a 100% state of readiness, it was always between 70% to 85%. No matter what Anthony does to change or remedy the problem, it always occurs. So he just lets it, because what is there for you to do when an ailment remains despite your efforts to solve it? You deal with it regardless.

Next up for Aphrilia is TJUN-ia, who have kicked off the tournament poorly with two losses. The Young Jags will certainly be looking at the opportunity to get some points in order to keep their tournament hopes alive, so Anthony has devised a decent idea on what to do once the two teams face off against one another. Aphrilia needs to prove something this time around, they cannot continue to perform below what people expect of a youth national team belonging to one of the best footballing nations in the multiverse.

But as he remembers, youth football is always chaotic. It is never straightforward, and there is so much volatility. Randomness. You can never exactly predict what will come next, so the best thing you can do is to just adapt and weather what comes your way... But no, The Junior Anchors will not do that. If this team wants to win, they have to be proactive.

So try as they might fail, Aphrilia will have to take the initiative against every remaining opponent in the group stage, no matter what happens.

by **Dantopia** » Tue Sep 08, 2026 12:22 pm

Winning Start Boosts Young Lions' Hope In Di Bradini Cup
By Henry Vinagre
 Raynor Memorial
TJUN-IA 2-3 DANTOPIA
HALF TIME: 0-1
Junior 53' Bing 6'
Watts 78' Thorpe 55'
 Barbosa 76'
HONDO, VALANORA — Facing a side with experience at the under-21 level, Sydney Hawthorne's 'Young Lions' marked their inaugural match of the Di Bradini Cup with a win, over Wu Tseng-Kuo's TJUN-ia at Raynor Memorial in Hondo, the home stadium of Vanorian Premiership champions Hondo FC. Fans of Dantopian football will undoubtedly recognise Hondo FC as the club of senior national teamer Sam Robinson-Tate, and it seems the Young Lions felt just as at home, scoring once more than their opponents to secure a meaningful first victory on the first attempt for the under-21 side.

The lead was captured early on, through a Bradley Bing finish inside the penalty area, following an expertly timed cut-back pass from Alexander Apeti — the two players with senior national team experience combining quickly at under-21 level. This would be the only goal of an action-packed first half, however. Efforts from TJUN-ian pair Marshawn Johnson and Omar Kallah proved early sighters, before Jackson Watts and Rhia Gibson would both pull saves out of River Storme in the opening half-hour. At the other end, Leandro Payne and Miles West would both come close to doubling the Dantopian lead, with the former denied by Jacob Greensburger in net, and the latter clipping the outside corner of the upright, after a mesmerising run through the middle of the park.

The second half would see just as much action, though with the notable difference in how many of those chances would hit the back of the net, therefore upping the ante of the match, which more than proved its worth as an opening fixture of the tournament — a real delight for invested fans and neutral observers alike. TJUN-ia won a corner eight minutes into the second half, with Watts guiding in a perfect delivery for Peliniho Junior to thump home with his head. However, the equaliser was quickly countered by Clayton Thorpe at the other end of the park. The Knetyohai City man found himself on the end of a Bradley Bing through ball which cut the opposition defence open. A simple one-on-one saw Thorpe round the goalkeeper and slot the ball home neatly to restore the lead for the Young Lions.

They would then double their advantage through substitute Daniel Barbosa, who replaced a tiring Leandro Payne, shifting Miles West to left-wing, where he would deliver a cross into Dantopia's number nine, the Dhun Lagarr man finishing his header with aplomb, past the helpless Greensburger in goal. Not to be completely undone though, the 'Young Jaguars' would keep things interesting, when 20-year-old Jackson Watts added a goal to the assist he already accumulated, with an excellent strike just inside the box. There was a spirited effort from the TJUN-ians towards the end, but the Dantopian backline remained resolute, especially with the reinforcements of substitute Isaac MacArthur, and several late saves from River Storme.
Group C Di Bradini Cup 62
POSTEAMPWDLGFGAGDPTS
1  Aphrilia            1  1  0  0  2  1  +1  3
-  Dantopia            1  1  0  0  3  2  +1  3
3  New Rotterdam City  2  1  0  1  3  3  0  3
-  Serdtgyu            2  1  0  1  2  2  0  3
5  TJUN-ia             2  0  0  2  2  4  -2  0
The win was the perfect start for the Dantopian under-21s, especially with a bye in match-day two to contend with, but the Young Lions still find themselves in joint-1st place in the table. They face a visit to Donna Cathedral in Mar Sara next, home of Club ESF, another Vanorian outfit with a Dantopian player on their books, senior national team captain Ezra Cunningham. Sydney Hawthorne's men will be eager to continue their solid start against fellow South Pacific nation Serdtgyu, who endured a narrow 2-1 loss to New Rotterdam City in match-day 1, before coming back to defeat TJUN-ia 1-0 in match-day two.

'The Calves' will be just as keen for a positive result as the Dantopians, though Hawthorne remained confident of his squad ahead of the match, stating "We are all ready for this next challenge, the lads have been fantastic in training, showing a real hunger and desire to succeed. This is a brilliant, and extremely talented group of players that I have the pleasure of coaching. I believe we will come out of the blocks strong in Mar Sara." A second win would really help secure a pathway through the knock-out rounds for Dantopia, and an impressive run in their first Di Bradini Cup would prove a real boon for the under-21 set-up. All eyes will be on the Young Lions as they aim to carry on where they left off. Let's hope they can put their best feet forward once more.

Expected Line-up — MD3 vs. Serdtgyu:

Starting Eleven:
GKP: 1. River Storme
DEF: 16. Milo Armellini — 5. Maleko Kershaw-Vale — 12. Tobert Wells — 19. Billy Boateng
MID: 20. Bradley Bing (C) — 6. Beau Bonds — 14. Clayton Thorpe
FWD: 7. Alexander Apeti — 9. Daniel Barbosa — 10. Miles West
Available Substitutes:
13. Loxley Steele — 2. Omar Razzouk — 3. Nathanial Robinson-Grimes — 4. Isaac MacArthur — 8. Malik Mooney — 11. Tybalt Fox — 15. Ryan Christopher — 17. Leandro Payne — 18. Daniel Okafor

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