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by **Bucknia** » Fri Jul 22, 2011 11:06 am

BUCKNIA TO FINALLY START A UNITED PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE!!

Football(soccer) Is undoubtely the most popular sport in all of Bucknia. Almost all of its 2 billion plus residents have some kind of connection to the sport. The only thing that Bucknia lacks however is one decisive national Football league. For all of Bucknia's history there have been 5 professional leagues with the top two competitors being the Bucknia Power League and the Football League Championship. Two of the top teams in all of Bucknia are from these two leagues with Dijohn United being in the BPL and Saturn F.C. being in the Football League Championship. These teams have combined to win an astonishing 80 league and domestic titles. Since they are in seprate leagues these two teams rarely meet but in the off chance they do meet its because of Bucknia's top domestic cup, The Falcon Cup. These two have competed against each other 12 times for this prestigious cup with Dijohn United winning 8 to Saturn F.C.'s 4.

However it looks as if Bucknia will finally have a truely number one domestic league. Source have comfired that 10 teams from the five leagues have decided to break from there respective leagues to form there own league. Sources have also comfirmed that two of those teams will in fact be Dijohn United and Saturn F.C.. Fans in Bucknia are drooling as they finally have a league that can undisputedly claim the best football team in all of Bucknia!

Story Written by Tony Drogba

by **Abcdefghijklmnopqrstuk** » Fri Jul 22, 2011 12:06 pm

Abdian First Divison Season 1:MD 23-33

Code: Select all: [b]MD 23[/b] Bay FC 3–3 Upper Swift Downtown Giga 0–6 Upper Lalard Giga Hurricanes 1–0 Transport Swift Kino Bullets 1–3 Swift Kings Lalard Tanks 2–0 Swift FC Market FC 0–1 Swift City [b]MD 24[/b] Upper Swift 1–1 Swift City Swift FC 1–3 Market FC Swift Kings 1–3 Lalard Tanks Transport Swift 3–2 Kino Bullets Upper Lalard 1–3 Giga Hurricanes Bay FC 5–0 Downtown Giga [b]MD 25[/b] Downtown Giga 3–6 Upper Swift Giga Hurricanes 3–3 Bay FC Kino Bullets 1–3 Upper Lalard Lalard Tanks 0–3 Transport Swift Market FC 1–1 Swift Kings Swift City 1–1 Swift FC [b]MD 26[/b] Upper Swift 3–3 Swift FC Swift Kings 1–1 Swift City Transport Swift 1–1 Market FC Upper Lalard 0–3 Lalard Tanks Bay FC 3–1 Kino Bullets Downtown Giga 0–0 Giga Hurricanes [b]MD 27[/b] Giga Hurricanes 0–3 Upper Swift Kino Bullets 9–3 Downtown Giga Lalard Tanks 1–0 Bay FC Market FC 1–0 Upper Lalard Swift City 0–3 Transport Swift Swift FC 0–2 Swift Kings [b]MD 28[/b] Upper Swift 1–0 Swift Kings Transport Swift 1–2 Swift FC Upper Lalard 4–4 Swift City Bay FC 1–0 Market FC Downtown Giga 0–3 Lalard Tanks Giga Hurricanes 1–1 Kino Bullets [b]MD 29[/b] Kino Bullets 2–0 Upper Swift Lalard Tanks 1–6 Giga Hurricanes Market FC 2–0 Downtown Giga Swift City 0–0 Bay FC Swift FC 1–3 Upper Lalard Swift Kings 1–1 Transport Swift [b]MD 30[/b] Upper Swift 1–3 Transport Swift Upper Lalard 4–3 Swift Kings Bay FC 1–3 Swift FC Downtown Giga 5–0 Swift City Giga Hurricanes 1–4 Market FC Kino Bullets 2–6 Lalard Tanks [b]MD 31[/b] Lalard Tanks 7–0 Upper Swift Market FC 0–1 Kino Bullets Swift City 1–3 Giga Hurricanes Swift FC 7–3 Downtown Giga Swift Kings 1–1 Bay FC Transport Swift 2–0 Upper Lalard [b]MD 32[/b] Upper Swift 0–1 Upper Lalard Bay FC 1–3 Transport Swift Downtown Giga 3–1 Swift Kings Giga Hurricanes 1–1 Swift FC Kino Bullets 3–7 Swift City Lalard Tanks 2–1 Market FC [b]MD 33[/b] Market FC 1–3 Upper Swift Swift City 3–1 Lalard Tanks Swift FC 0–0 Kino Bullets Swift Kings 0–0 Giga Hurricanes Transport Swift 6–3 Downtown Giga Upper Lalard 1–0 Bay FC

Abdian First Division     Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
 1 Lalard Tanks            33   21   5   7    73   33  +40    68
 2 Market FC               33   19   5   9    75   32  +43    62 
 3 Swift City              33   14   10   9    60   54   +6    52
 4 Transport Swift         33    13   7  13    52   55  −3    46
 5 Upper Lalard            33    14   4  15    60   66  −6    46
 6 Bay FC                  33    12   9   12    52   51   +1    45
 7 Giga Hurricanes         33    11   12   10    55   62  −7    45
 8 Kino Bullets            33    12   7   14    63   66   -3    43
 9 Swift FC                33    12   6  15    58   50   +8    42
10 Swift Kings             33    11   9   13    56   56   0    42
11 Upper Swift             33    9   9  15    59   86  −27    36
12 Downtown Giga           33    5   5  23    35   80  −45    20

Goals:
Lalard Tanks (73): Church (17), Atterbarry (14), Kent (13), Minor (9), Smith (6), Fraser (4), Miller (3), Coleman (1), Green (1), Beaubien (1), Alletzburg (1), Otis (1), Parker (1), Hollins (1)
Market FC (75): Heliodoro (21), Huberdeau (16), Sherwood (12), Loeb (8), DeRocco (6), Hedgpeth (6), Locks (3), Patete (2), Fester (1), Himmel (1), Varicuella (1)
Swift City (60): Weso (22), Bullocks (12), Wright (8), Baczevski (4), Meusel (3), Wiggins (2), Abercrombie (2), Schemer (2), Metzig (2), Helms (1), Cedeno (1), Mills (1)
Transport Swift (52): Bolyachin (20), Kuzinac (12), Hites (7), Geiser (5), Hellard (2), Fortes (2), Wickens (1), Bloodshaw (1), Taylor (1), Baisley (1)
Upper Lalard (60): Cameron (20), Grieger (10), Lorenzi (4), Agostino (4), Piper (3), Theriot (3), Cappola (3), Boger (3), Nixon (2), Fassel (2), Recendez (1), Luke (1), Hotard (1), Gerrity (1), Regnier (1), Musson (1)
Bay FC (52): Wallenberg (17), Desbiens (15), Pavelic (8), Guzman (4), Buccellavo (4), Segar (2), Duke (1), Defasco (1)
Giga Hurricanes (55): Church (15), Fox (12), Green (9), Thompson (7), Brewer (7), Tate (2), Garcia (1), Damon (1)
Kino Bullets (63): Brown (16), Machucha (13), Adams (8), Ward (6), Conroy (5), Zick (4), Riley (2), Joseph (1), Kudla (1), Williams (1),
Swift FC (58): Berbaso (12), Richer (10), Lance (8), Walters (8), Vincent (6), Strobel (4), Ruth (3), Brodlan (2), Guida (1), Radesoveich (1), Thiede (1), Fenderson (1), Villablos (1)
Swift Kings (56): Ellefson (26), Grant (11), Crutcher (8), Garrets (5), Willis (2), Hayes (2), McCracken (1), Morris (1)
Upper Swift (59): Esquire (21), St, James (18), Olivencia (4), Silfies (3), Koenig (3), Panzarino (2), Zuchico (2), Whidi (2), Barretson (1), Horn (1), Miller (1), Appel (1)
Downtown Giga (35): Fittje (11), Fiumfreddo (4), Alhadey (4), Lameda (4), Ghanayem (3), Adelizzi (3), Branot (2), Clannet (1), Desautelle (1), Baumfalk (1), Dusak (1)

Awards:
MVP: Miguel Atterbarry, Lalard Tanks
Golden Boot: Jonathan Ellefson, Swift Kings
Golden Glove: Orville Vezey, Market FC
ROY: Jonathan Ellefson, Swift Kings

Best XI:
GK: Orville Vezey, Market FC
DF: Miguel Atterbarry, Lalard Tanks
DF: Casper Loeb, Market FC
DF: Vinni Berbaso, Swift FC
DF: Max DeRocco, Market FC
MD: Eugenio Heliodoro, Market FC
MD: Oleg Bolyachin, Transport Swift
MD: Martin Wallenberg, Bay FC
FW: Jonathan Ellefson, Swift Kings
FW: Ringin Weso, Swift City
FW: Andrew Esquire, Upper Swift

Congrats to Lalard Tanks on Qualifying for the TQCC!

Congrats to Market FC, Swift City, and Transport Swift on Qualifying for the GC!

Congrats once more to Market FC on Qualifying for the Cygnus Cup!

by **Polar Islandstates** » Fri Jul 22, 2011 3:37 pm

Ten matches into the league season, lets have a quick summary of what has happened so far...

MATCHDAY 1
Red Star Severny 1-2 SK Aasiaat Harbour
Resolute Storm 1913 FC 2-1 Koppen Rig Force
East Franz Athletic 0-0 FC Torshavn
FC Solovetsky Monastery 0-2 Jan Mayen Islanders
FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls 1-0 North Star Grímsey
FC Cape St Paul 2-1 FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla
FC Axel Heiburg 1-1 RSK Longyearbyen Town
Yuzhny Equinox FC 0-1 SK Franz Josef City
A harsh introduction to life in the top flight for Bjarnarey and Solovetsky, with both teams playing against teams that finished in the top four last season in the form of Jan Mayen Islanders and FC Cape St Paul. A strong start for the defending champions then as midfielders Bosc and Eygenroy score the goals that signal their intent to go for the title once again. There were also debut goals for Chueran of St Paul and Wunderlich for SK, coming on as a second half substitute to score the winning goal against Yuzhny.

MATCHDAY 2
Koppen Rig Force 1-3 Red Star Severny
FC Torshavn 1-0 SK Aasiaat Harbour
Jan Mayen Islanders 3-0 Resolute Storm 1913 FC
North Star Grímsey 0-1 East Franz Athletic
FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla 6-1 FC Solovetsky Monastery
RSK Longyearbyen Town 1-5 FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls
SK Franz Josef City 1-1 FC Cape St Paul
Yuzhny Equinox FC 3-0 FC Axel Heiburg
Bjarnarey get the chance to show how far they've strengthened the team in the off-season, putting a stunning six goals past their fellow newcomers Solovetsky. Cotdelapomais striker Alexandre Lécuyer getting the goal for Solovetsky after the damage had already done by Jens Forgrossand and Eiric Ó Cuana. In Torshavn, Michael Osic scored a stunning free kick to seal the points against Aasiaat, whilst Cone and Aer shared the spoils of their intensive partnership training, hammering three between them past Resolute Storm.

MATCHDAY 3
Red Star Severny 2-1 FC Torshavn
Koppen Rig Force 1-7 Jan Mayen Islanders
SK Aasiaat Harbour 1-0 North Star Grímsey
Resolute Storm 1913 FC 0-2 FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla
East Franz Athletic 3-1 RSK Longyearbyen Town
FC Solovetsky Monastery 1-5 SK Franz Josef City
FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls 1-0 Yuzhny Equinox FC
FC Cape St Paul 1-2 FC Axel Heiburg
Early signs are showing that despite their decent signings, things aren't looking bright for Solovetsky, as they suffer a second successive pummelling, this time at the hands of SK, Bobó and Meolans both scoring their first ever goals for the Griffons after Kjaer's excellent hat trick. Meanwhile, Jan Mayen go RAWRCRUSH on a stunned looking Koppen Rig Force, but may be concerned to see the majority of their goals coming from the midfield so far this season, are they light a world class striker?

MATCHDAY 4
Jan Mayen Islanders 2-1 Red Star Severny
North Star Grímsey 2-2 FC Torshavn
FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla 1-2 Koppen Rig Force
RSK Longyearbyen Town 1-0 SK Aasiaat Harbour
SK Franz Josef City 2-1 Resolute Storm 1913 FC
Yuzhny Equinox FC 0-0 East Franz Athletic
FC Axel Heiburg 0-0 FC Solovetsky Monastery
FC Cape St Paul 1-1 FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls
Vagn Rosenmeyer scores his first goal for Resolute Storm, but it is to no avail as Ormache's double cancels out the Storm's early advantage and seals the three points. Nonetheless, if this Blockhead youngster finds his feet in the league, opponents should be taking notes. In Yuzhny however, who are struggling already this season, new signing Pierre Arribagé has an outstanding game for East Franz as they keep a clean sheet for the third time this season.

MATCHDAY 5
Red Star Severny 2-0 North Star Grímsey
Jan Mayen Islanders 2-0 FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla
FC Torshavn 1-1 RSK Longyearbyen Town
Koppen Rig Force 0-4 SK Franz Josef City
SK Aasiaat Harbour 1-1 Yuzhny Equinox FC
Resolute Storm 1913 FC 0-1 FC Axel Heiburg
East Franz Athletic 5-0 FC Cape St Paul
FC Solovetsky Monastery 3-2 FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls
Matchday five is a fine matchday for young Mytanar imports in the Federation League, with Sami Wunderlich scoring twice for SK, Ty Irvin marking his first start for East Franz lead to three assists whilst Demy de Zooijt kept yet another clean sheet, and Niek van der Zwan makes the assist for Civiz Fanbeth Yheaqup to score a late winner in Resolute Storm.

LATITUDE CUP Qualifying Round
Steffansson Island FC 0-3 Royal NK Sikjonek
Devon Bay Lights FC 0-1 Toyoharo Revolutionaries
FC1. Sturm Grímsey 0-4 Okhotsk Kholmsk Town FC
Northbrook Zenith FC 2-1 Waldenøya Bears
Dinamo Clavering SC 2-2 Rapid Neftegorsk FK (2-2 AET, 2-0 PKs)
Torpedo Sibir RKA 2-0 Måriussa Viking FK
1. Lokomotiv Karlstadt 1-1 Logan United FC (2-1 AET)
RSK Moorlands 0-0 San Moranna FC (1-0 AET)
Ilksporta IK 1-0 North Banks FC
Svenskøya SV98 1-1 FC North Melville (3-2 AET)
Grass-Lisch AFC 0-0 Savoonga Moor SK (1-0 AET)
SK Yuzhny Albion 2-2 Sporting Club Aasiaat 87 (3-3 AET, 1-2 PKs)
Bathurst Zenith 4-1 Sisimut Town AFK
Cape Somerville Town 2-0 SK Nasjonale Hauker
Seratakki Villagers 1-1 Franz Josef Young Boys (2-1 AET)
Energie Møllna-Grei SC 2-2 SK 1982 Matua (3-2 AET)
A quick break for the Latitude Cup then, as the FPIFA break from tradition and spread the rounds throughout the season instead of all at the end after pressure from the teams in the league. No real surprises in the qualifying round then, as teams in the Challenge League play off against each other for spots in the first round proper. The main thing to be commented on perhaps is the surprising amount of games that made it to extra time and penalty shoot outs, an extra time featuring three goals was even found as Svenskøya SV98 beat FC North Melville 3-2.

MATCHDAY 6
FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla 1-0 Red Star Severny
RSK Longyearbyen Town 1-0 North Star Grímsey
SK Franz Josef City 3-5 Jan Mayen Islanders
Yuzhny Equinox FC 0-1 FC Torshavn
FC Axel Heiburg 2-0 Koppen Rig Force
FC Cape St Paul 0-1 SK Aasiaat Harbour
FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls 0-2 Resolute Storm 1913 FC
FC Solovetsky Monastery 0-4 East Franz Athletic
East Franz keep yet another clean sheet, Demy de Zooijt becoming one of the early front-runners for the player of the season award, this time holding Solovetsky at bay as Henning Blonqvist scores a hat-trick to help sink the Monks 4-0. And fans of East Franz will be even more delighted to see SK go down 5-3 at home to title rivals Jan Mayen Islanders. In a thrilling game that saw the lead change hands four times, both Dei Ormache and Tomas Aer scored a brace each, with Eygenroy, Kjaer, Cone and Marek chipping in to aid in the goal-fest.

MATCHDAY 7
Red Star Severny 4-1 RSK Longyearbyen Town
FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla 1-1 SK Franz Josef City
North Star Grímsey 1-0 Yuzhny Equinox FC
Jan Mayen Islanders 0-1 FC Axel Heiburg
FC Torshavn 4-1 FC Cape St Paul
Koppen Rig Force 0-0 FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls
SK Aasiaat Harbour 3-0 FC Solovetsky Monastery
Resolute Storm 1913 FC 0-2 East Franz Athletic
FC Torshavn continue their strong and impressive start to the season by hammering four goals past last season's third placed team from St Paul, and Severny join in with the goal action by hitting the same scoreline past a hapless looking RSK team. There was a surprise at the Victoria stadium however, as an Axel Heiburg team that has looked down on the confidence managed to sneak a win against the reigning champions.

MATCHDAY 8
SK Franz Josef City 2-1 Red Star Severny
Yuzhny Equinox FC 1-1 RSK Longyearbyen Town
FC Axel Heiburg 2-3 FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla
FC Cape St Paul 2-1 North Star Grímsey
FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls 2-2 Jan Mayen Islanders
FC Solovetsky Monastery 1-2 FC Torshavn
East Franz Athletic 9-1 Koppen Rig Force
Resolute Storm 1913 FC 1-2 SK Aasiaat Harbour
Vagn Rosenmeyer scores again, but Resolute's season goes from bad to worse, this time surrendering a lead against fierce rivals Aasiaat Harbour to lost the Victorrinn Derby 2-1. Elsewhere in the league, SK recover to beat Red Star in a comfortable win that the scoreline did not reflect, Bjarnarey prove they'll be no pushovers this season by coming from 2-0 down to beat Axel Heiburg in Axel Torvig Park, Torshavn win again whilst Surtsey hold Jan Mayen to a draw. East Franz are the real story of the day however, as despite finally conceding another goal, they manage to sink nine goals past the struggling Koppen Rig, Berghoff and Blonqvist both sealing a hat-trick each.

MATCHDAY 9
Red Star Severny 2-0 Yuzhny Equinox FC
SK Franz Josef City 3-1 FC Axel Heiburg
RSK Longyearbyen Town 6-1 FC Cape St Paul
FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla 3-1 FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls
North Star Grímsey 2-0 FC Solovetsky Monastery
Jan Mayen Islanders 2-2 East Franz Athletic
FC Torshavn 1-1 Resolute Storm 1913 FC
Koppen Rig Force 0-4 SK Aasiaat Harbour
In the Newbridge Derby, it is Red Star who continue their fine start to the season, beating Yuzhny 2-0 in a bitterly fought match that feature three sendings off. St Paul are the latest team to suffer a stuffing as the ever up-and-down Longyearbyen turn the form book on its head to throttle the Saints 6-1, and East Franz double the amount they've conceded all season so far in a thrilling 2-2 draw with Jan Mayen.

MATCHDAY 10
FC Axel Heiburg 0-2 Red Star Severny
FC Cape St Paul 3-1 Yuzhny Equinox FC
FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls 3-2 SK Franz Josef City
FC Solovetsky Monastery 2-2 RSK Longyearbyen Town
East Franz Athletic 4-1 FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla
Resolute Storm 1913 FC 1-0 North Star Grímsey
SK Aasiaat Harbour 0-2 Jan Mayen Islanders
Koppen Rig Force 0-6 FC Torshavn
East Franz complete the first third of the season unbeaten then, smashing Bjarnarey 4-1 with Henning Blonqvist scoring yet another two goals. SK go down 3-2 at Surtsey as Vagn Rosenmeyer finally scores a winning goal for Resolute as they beat North Star 1-0 at home. Jan Mayen win in Aasiaat to keep the pressure up at the top of the table, but Koppen Rig fans go home distraught after Torshavn beat them 6-0 at home in the Torshavn Derby, Michael Osic scoring four to seal his place in the hearts of Torshavn fans forever.

A third of the way into the season, it is East Franz Athletic who are setting the pace, going the first ten games unbeaten and only conceding five goals. Jan Mayen Islanders remain hot on their heels however, with SK and the impressive looking FC Torshavn following up and filling out the international places at this early stage. Aasiaat Harbour and Bjarnarey are doing spectacularly well so far considering they are new clubs this season, though they're fellow promotees SOlovetsky are struggling towards the bottom of the table, where they share the dishonour with Koppen Rig Force and the very disappointing performances from Yuzhny, North Star, and Resolute so far this season. St Paul have also looked a shadow of the top three team from last season.

Divisjon One Standings

    Team                               P  W  D  L For  Ag  +/- Pts
  1  East Franz Athletic           10  7  3  0  30   5  +25  24
  2  Jan Mayen Islanders           10  7  2  1  27  10  +17  23
  3  SK Franz Josef City           10  6  2  2  24  14  +10  20
  4  FC Torshavn                   10  5  4  1  19   8  +11  19
  5  SK Aasiaat Harbour            10  6  1  3  14   7   +7  19
  6  Red Star Severny              10  6  0  4  18  10   +8  18
  7  FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla       10  5  1  4  19  15   +4  16
  8  FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls     10  4  3  3  16  14   +2  15
  9  FC Axel Heiburg               10  4  2  4  10  13   -3  14
 10  RSK Longyearbyen Town         10  3  4  3  16  18   -2  13
 11  FC Cape St Paul               10  3  2  5  12  23  -11  11
 12  Resolute Storm 1913 FC        10  3  1  6   8  14   -6  10
 13  North Star Grímsey            10  2  1  7   6  11   -5   7
 14  Yuzhny Equinox FC             10  1  3  6   6  11   -5   6
 15  FC Solovetsky Monastery       10  1  2  7   8  28  -20   5
 16  Koppen Rig Force              10  1  1  8   6  38  -32   4

In Divisjon Two, Islay Town have surprised everyone to rise to the top of the table at this early point. Severnaya and Scapa Bay are chasing hard so far, but surely three successive promotions is two too many for the Mechanics? Rpaid Jan Mayen continue to be as difficult to beat as ever, whilst Resolute Hills are in as bad a situation as their cross-town rivals, hovering towards the bottom of their own division as well.

Divisjon Two Standings

    Team                             P  W  D  L For  Ag  +/- Pts
  1 Islay Town Mechanical           10  7  2  1  26  18   +8  23
  2 Severnaya Zemlya 88 Equinox     10  7  2  1  19   8  +11  23
  3 Scapa Bay Rovers                10  6  1  3  19  11   +8  19
  4 Novaya Sibir Reds               10  5  3  2  14  10   +4  18
  5 Rapid Jan Mayen FK              10  5  2  3  12  10   +2  17
  6 AC Aleutia Volcanoes            10  5  1  4  11   9   +2  16
  7 Northbrook Diamonds FK          10  4  3  3  14  11   +3  15
  8 Atammik Zenith FK               10  4  3  3   8   5   +3  15
  9 Lokomotiv Barentsberg           10  3  4  3  15  12   +3  13
 10 FC Fetlar                       10  4  0  6  15  21   -6  12
 11 Hoyvik Town FC                  10  3  2  5  11  10   +1  11
 12 SK Sturm Nuuk                   10  3  0  7  10  21  -11   9
 13 Korsten Lokomotiv               10  2  3  5   7  10   -3   9
 14 Klub Athletisk Spitsbergen      10  1  6  3   3   6   -3   9
 15 Resolute Hills FC               10  2  1  7   5  16  -11   7
 16 FK Grise Fiord                  10  2  1  7   5  16  -11   7

In Divisjon Three, Franz Josef Sharks have plummeted straight from one relegation to looking likely for another one. Sporting Juura and Mekoryuk are looking good at the moment considering their respective pre-season predictions. Rapid SK Eysturoy are also aiming high after their recent promotion, but it is the recently relegated Melville Celtic who are currently dominating the division.

Divisjon Three Standings

    Team                          P  W  D  L For  Ag  +/- Pts
  1 Melville Celtic              10  8  1  1  16   5  +11  25
  2 Mekoryuk Maskettes           10  7  0  3  18  11   +7  21
  3 FC Svenskøya                 10  5  2  3   9   7   +2  17
  4 SK Sturm Rässinger 76        10  4  5  1  12   6   +6  17
  5 SK Sporting Juura            10  5  2  3  17  15   +2  17
  6 Rapid SK Eysturoy            10  4  3  3   8   9   -1  15
  7 AFK Hans Island Pioneers     10  4  3  3   9   7   +2  15
  8 1. RC de Velcosta Cliffs     10  3  4  3  10  10   +0  13
  9 Axel Town AFC                10  3  4  3  10  13   -3  13
 10 SK Stryær                    10  3  3  4  14  15   -1  12
 11 Devon Bay Seals FC           10  3  2  5   5   8   -3  11
 12 Severny Wingtips             10  2  4  4  11  12   -1  10
 13 Surtsey Rovers SK            10  2  4  4  13  18   -5  10
 14 McAvery Centurions           10  2  3  5   9  13   -4   9
 15 Bennett and Zhokhov          10  1  4  5   7  12   -5   7
 16 Franz Josef Sharks           10  2  0  8   6  13   -7   6

East Divisjon Standings

    Team                          P  W  D  L For  Ag +/- Pts
  1 Waldenøya Bears              10  6  2  2   8   5  +3  20
  2 Northbrook Zenith FC         10  4  4  2  12   7  +5  16
  3 FC1. Sturm Grímsey           10  4  4  2  17  12  +5  16
  4 North Banks FC               10  4  4  2  10   7  +3  16
  5 Bathurst Zenith FC           10  4  3  3  16  12  +4  15
  6 San Moranna FC               10  4  3  3  11   7  +4  15
  7 FC North Melville            10  3  5  2  12  11  +1  14
  8 Dinamo Clavering SC          10  2  7  1   8   8  +0  13
  9 SK Nasjonale Hauker          10  3  4  3  12  11  +1  13
 10 Sporting Club Aasiaat 87     10  3  3  4  11  13  -2  12
 11 Cape Somerville Town         10  3  3  4  10  11  -1  12
 12 Grass-Lisch AFC              10  2  6  2   7   9  -2  12
 13 Franz Josef Young Boys       10  2  5  3   8  10  -2  11
 14 Sisimut Town AFK             10  1  5  4  10  16  -6   8
 15 Seratakki Villagers          10  1  5  4   7  13  -6   8
 16 Steffansson Island FC        10  1  3  6   8  15  -7   6

West Divisjon Standings

    Team                          P  W  D  L For  Ag +/- Pts
  1 Savoonga Moor SK             10  7  2  1  20  10 +10  23
  2 Logan United FC              10  6  3  1  14   8  +6  21
  3 SK 1982 Matua                10  5  3  2  17  10  +7  18
  4 Okhotsk Kholmsk Town FC      10  5  2  3  11   8  +3  17
  5 SK Yuzhny Albion             10  5  1  4  16   9  +7  16
  6 Toyoharo Revolutionaries     10  5  1  4  15  13  +2  16
  7 1. Lokomotiv Karlstadt       10  5  1  4  13  13  +0  16
  8 Energie Møllna-Grei SC       10  4  3  3  14  16  -2  15
  9 Måriussa Viking FK           10  4  2  4   9   7  +2  14
 10 Royal NK Sikjonek            10  3  3  4  12  15  -3  12
 11 Devon Bay Lights FC          10  3  3  4   6   7  -1  12
 12 Rapid Neftegorsk FK          10  2  5  3  10  13  -3  11
 13 Torpedo Sibir RKA            10  2  3  5   9  12  -3   9
 14 Ilksporta IK                 10  1  4  5   8  16  -8   7
 15 RSK Moorlands                10  0  6  4   9  19 -10   6
 16 Svenskøya SV98               10  0  4  6   9  16  -7   4

by **Erathore** » Sat Jul 23, 2011 12:46 am

COPA DEL ERA V

Quarterfinals
Charzzan 0-1 Western FC (0-1 agg)
Western FC 4-2 Charzzan (5-2 agg)

Royal Vosaroni Antenelli 4-1 FC Mildrid (4-1 agg)
FC Mildrid 1-5 Royal Vosaroni Antenelli (2-9 agg)

Cirkland United FC 1-1 Rojar Dejarnete (1-1 agg)
Rojar Dejarnete 1-0 Cirkland United FC (2-1 agg)

AF Mildrid 2-3 Juvillian Martinax (2-3 agg)
Juvillian Martinax 2-1 AF Mildrid (5-3 agg)


Semifinals
Juvillian Martinax 1-4 Royal Vosaroni Antenelli (1-4 agg)
Royal Vosaroni Antenelli 3-1 Juvillian Martinax (7-2 agg)

Western FC 0-2 Rojar Dejarnete (0-2 agg)
Rojar Dejarnete 2-1 Western FC (4-1 agg)


Final
Rojar Dejarnete 0-4 Royal Vosaroni Antenelli (0-4 agg)

Congratulations to Royal Vosaroni Antenelli for winning the Copa del Era in the most one sided affair in the trophies history!

by **Erathore** » Sat Jul 23, 2011 12:47 am

King's Cup IIII

Round of 16
Royal Vosaroni Antenelli 3-1 Drago de Celio (3-1 agg)

Manlio 0-0 Astria Yaburi  (0-0 AET, 0-0 agg, 2-3 PKs)

Matarazi 1-0 Western FC (1-0 agg)

Juvillian Martinax 3-0 Vincanto (3-0 agg)

Kieres Curos 2-2 Erathore National Soccer Club (2-3 AET, 2-3 agg)

Internazcionale Eliodoro 3-1 Sira (3-1 agg)

Simillorathore 1-5 FC Mildrid (1-5 agg)

AF Mildrid 2-1 Nicostrato (2-1 agg)


Quarterfinals
Royal Vosaroni Antenelli 3-0 Internazcionale Eliodoro (3-0 agg)

Erathore National Soccer Club 1-1 Juvillian Martinax (2-2 AET, 2-2 agg, 3-2 PKs)

Matarazi 0-4 Astria Yaburi  (0-4 agg)

AF Mildrid 1-2 FC Mildrid (1-2 agg)


Semifinals
Royal Vosaroni Antenelli 1-0 Erathore National Soccer Club (1-0 agg)

Astria Yaburi  0-5 FC Mildrid (0-5 agg)


Finals
Royal Vosaroni Antenelli 3-1  FC Mildrid(3-1 agg)

Royal Vosaroni Antenelli are awarded the last remaining TQCC position. Their SBCC position will be given to FC Arron.

International Qualifiers:
TQCC: PR2: FC Mildrid, Royal Vosaroni Antenelli
GC: Charzzan, Juvillian Martinax, Western FC
SBCC: PR2: AF Mildrid. PR1: Cirkland United FC, Rojar Dejarnette, FC Arron
CYG: Royal Vosaroni Antenelli
AFI: FC Mildrid

TQCC Staduim Bid: Stadio National de Dizarino (205,000) (Eliodoro, Itazan)

by **Polar Islandstates** » Sat Jul 23, 2011 8:37 am

Twenty matches played, only ten left to go. Things are hotting up in the Federation...

LATITUDE CUP Round One
FC Svenskøya 0-1 FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls
Islay Town Mechanical 2-0 1. RC de Velcosta Cliffs
Atammik Zenith FK 3-0 Bennett and Zhokhov
North Star Grímsey 1-0 Rapid SK Eysturoy
SK Stryær 5-1 FC Axel Heiburg
Severnaya Zemlya 88 Equinox 1-0 Grass-Lisch AFC
RSK Longyearbyen Town 4-1 Severny Wingtips
Mekoryuk Maskettes 0-1 FC Solovetsky Monastery
SK Sturm Nuuk 2-2 Northbrook Zenith FC (2-2 AET, 0-2 PKs)
RSK Moorlands 1-1 FC Cape St Paul (1-2 AET)
FC Fetlar 2-0 Korsten Lokomotiv
McAvery Centurions 0-7 FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla
Lokomotiv Barentsberg 2-0 Svenskøya SV98
East Franz Athletic 3-0 Torpedo Sibir RKA
Resolute Hills FC 0-3 Koppen Rig Force
Jan Mayen Islanders 4-4 Red Star Severny (5-5 AET, 3-2 PKs)
Hoyvik Town FC 3-1 Ilksporta IK
Okhotsk Kholmsk Town FC 0-0 AC Aleutia Volcanoes (1-0 AET)
Scapa Bay Rovers 3-1 Northbrook Diamonds FK
Rapid Jan Mayen FK 4-1 1. Lokomotiv Karlstadt
FK Grise Fiord 2-2 Axel Town AFC (3-2 AET)
Yuzhny Equinox FC 0-1 Royal NK Sikjonek
AFK Hans Island Pioneers 1-4 SK Franz Josef City
SK Sporting Juura 4-1 Surtsey Rovers SK
Bathurst Zenith 0-2 Seratakki Villagers
Novaya Sibir Reds 4-0 Sporting Club Aasiaat 87
SK Sturm Rässinger 76 2-2 Devon Bay Seals FC (2-2 AET, 1-2 PKs)
Energie Møllna-Grei SC 0-0 Cape Somerville Town (0-0 AET, 2-3 PKs)
Melville Celtic 1-0 Klub Athletisk Spitsbergen
Dinamo Clavering SC 0-0 FC Torshavn (0-2 AET)
SK Aasiaat Harbour 0-2 Resolute Storm 1913 FC
Franz Josef Sharks 2-1 Toyoharo Revolutionaries
Not so fast though, before you hurtle headlong into the Divisjon One matchday reviews, a quick look at the first round proper of the Latitude Cup. Not many upsets to be had, but when they do happen, they happen impressively, with FC Axel Heiburg crashing out of the cup with a 5-1 defeat at the hands of Divisjon Three team SK Stryær. Yuzhny Equinox also fell to lower league opposition, the West Divisjon opponents of Royal NK Sikjonek stunning the Equinox by beating them 1-0 at home. Bjarnarey continue their impressive season so far with a demolition of McAvery Centurions, and both Franz Josef big teams are safely through. The undoubted game of the round however comes at the Victoria Stadium, where Jan Mayen were at home to their Divisjon One rivals Red Star in the highest profile match of the round. Dietar Eygenroy sinking a stoppage time free kick to take the score to 4-4 with second left on the clock, both Tomas Aer and Ryan Ginn then scored in extra time to make the score an incredible 5-5. Mathias Marek then showed the world he is still a penalty shoot-out expert by both saving from Nicklas and scoring himself in the last round of kicks to take the tie for Jan Mayen.

MATCHDAY 11
Red Star Severny 0-2 FC Cape St Paul
FC Axel Heiburg 0-1 FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls
Yuzhny Equinox FC 2-1 FC Solovetsky Monastery
SK Franz Josef City 0-0 East Franz Athletic
RSK Longyearbyen Town 1-0 Resolute Storm 1913 FC
FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla 3-2 SK Aasiaat Harbour
North Star Grímsey 2-0 Koppen Rig Force
Jan Mayen Islanders 3-1 FC Torshavn
Longyearbyen heap more pressure on Resolute manager Oleg Seedorf with a 1-0 victory at Sivertsson Road, whilst Velice Shmulikoski scores a wonderful pair of goals from long range to secure another victory for FC Cape St Paul. The big match of the day however, is the Franz Josef Derby, this time at the Landstadt. Spoils are shared however, with the tighter-than-tight East Franz defence frustrating SK.

MATCHDAY 12
FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls 0-0 Red Star Severny
FC Solovetsky Monastery 0-2 FC Cape St Paul
East Franz Athletic 0-0 FC Axel Heiburg
Resolute Storm 1913 FC 1-1 Yuzhny Equinox FC
SK Aasiaat Harbour 1-5 SK Franz Josef City
Koppen Rig Force 0-0 RSK Longyearbyen Town
FC Torshavn 0-2 FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla
Jan Mayen Islanders 1-0 North Star Grímsey
Yet another clean sheet for East Franz, but have their strikers lost their bite? A 0-0 draw at home to mid-table Axel Heiburg would seem to suggest so. SK keep up the pressure with a 5-1 dismantling of Aasiaat, whilst Jan Mayen labour to a 1-0 win over North Star. This time its Erruki Echardi's turn to score a brace for FC Cape St Paul, as Solovetsky slip to another defeat.

MATCHDAY 13
Red Star Severny 6-0 FC Solovetsky Monastery
FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls 0-2 East Franz Athletic
FC Cape St Paul 3-0 Resolute Storm 1913 FC
FC Axel Heiburg 1-1 SK Aasiaat Harbour
Yuzhny Equinox FC 1-1 Koppen Rig Force
SK Franz Josef City 3-2 FC Torshavn
RSK Longyearbyen Town 2-1 Jan Mayen Islanders
FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla 2-1 North Star Grímsey
Well, you can't say it hasn't been coming. Jan Mayen lose ground on the leaders with a defeat at the always difficult Sivertsson Road, Cone scoring the consolation in the second half. Solovetsky's season continues to suffer, going down 6-0 at Red Star. Is it too early to talk about relegation six-pointers? Yuzhny and Koppen Rig share the spoils in a 1-1 in the end anyway.

MATCHDAY 14
East Franz Athletic 1-0 Red Star Severny
Resolute Storm 1913 FC 1-0 FC Solovetsky Monastery
SK Aasiaat Harbour 3-2 FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls
Koppen Rig Force 3-1 FC Cape St Paul
FC Torshavn 1-0 FC Axel Heiburg
Jan Mayen Islanders 1-0 Yuzhny Equinox FC
North Star Grímsey 0-3 SK Franz Josef City
FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla 1-0 RSK Longyearbyen Town
East Franz win with yet another clean sheet, whilst Vagn Rosenmeyer proves what a good signing he was, pretty much single-handedly keeping Resolute's season looking respectable as he scores a stunning strike late on to sink Solovetsky hearts. Jan Mayen struggle to beat Yuzhny but what on earth has happened to North Star this season? They plummet to another dismal defeat, this time at the hands of Wunderlich and Potter's SK side.

MATCHDAY 15
Red Star Severny 1-0 Resolute Storm 1913 FC
East Franz Athletic 2-0 SK Aasiaat Harbour
FC Solovetsky Monastery 6-1 Koppen Rig Force
FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls 1-1 FC Torshavn
FC Cape St Paul 0-3 Jan Mayen Islanders
FC Axel Heiburg 2-0 North Star Grímsey
Yuzhny Equinox FC 1-3 FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla
SK Franz Josef City 6-1 RSK Longyearbyen Town
Graham Potter continues to have a wonderful season, the Pocoan midfielder playing himself into the first name on the SK teamsheet with a wonderful run of form. This time around he scores twice and lays on two goals for Dei Ormache as SK pummel the yo-yo-ing Longyearbyen Town. Sk don't have the monopoly on 6-1 wins however, as Solovetsky record a long overdue win with a pounding of fellow struggles Koppen Rig, Cotdelapomais signings Saint-Louis and Lécuyer with two goals each.

LATITUDE CUP Round Two
Jan Mayen Islanders 2-1 East Franz Athletic
SK Stryær 1-1 Islay Town Mechanical (2-1 AET)
Northbrook Zenith FC 2-2 FK Grise Fiord (2-2 AET, 2-1 PKs)
Franz Josef Sharks 1-3 Scapa Bay Rovers
Seratakki Villagers 2-3 FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls
Hoyvik Town FC 1-1 Koppen Rig Force (1-2 AET)
Atammik Zenith FK 2-0 Novaya Sibir Reds
FC Cape St Paul 2-1 Lokomotiv Barentsberg
Resolute Storm 1913 FC 1-1 North Star Grímsey (2-1 AET)
Royal NK Sikjonek 1-0 Cape Somerville Town
FC Torshavn 0-3 Melville Celtic
FC Solovetsky Monastery 1-2 SK Franz Josef City
FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla 2-3 RSK Longyearbyen Town
Severnaya Zemlya 88 Equinox 2-1 SK Sporting Juura
Rapid Jan Mayen FK 3-1 Devon Bay Seals FC
Okhotsk Kholmsk Town FC 1-2 FC Fetlar
Well, if Jan Mayen end up winning this thing, you can't say they haven't earned it, as yet again they face the toughest tie of the round and come out smiling, this time with a 2-1 victory over league leaders East Franz. Elsewhere in the round, Resolute add some sparkle to their poor season by progressing at the expense of North Star, who add precisely zero sparkle to their own poor season. There are few upsets this round, with perhaps the biggest one coming in Torshavn, where the visit of Melville Celtic results in a solid victory for the visitors.

MATCHDAY 16
SK Aasiaat Harbour 0-0 Red Star Severny
Koppen Rig Force 1-2 Resolute Storm 1913 FC
FC Torshavn 0-1 East Franz Athletic
Jan Mayen Islanders 4-0 FC Solovetsky Monastery
North Star Grímsey 1-2 FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls
FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla 1-1 FC Cape St Paul
RSK Longyearbyen Town 1-2 FC Axel Heiburg
SK Franz Josef City 1-3 Yuzhny Equinox FC
East Franz win once again, Berghoff with the all-important goal this time, as they beat Torshavn away. Surtsey win the Battle of Norscelt with a 2-1 win at North Star, whose season is going from bad to worse, and FC Axel Heiburg pick up a win at Sivertsson Road, not an easy thing to do. Biggest talking point of the matchday however is SK's surprise defeat at home to the struggling Yuzhny, and that could be vital come the end of the season.

MATCHDAY 17
Red Star Severny 1-3 Koppen Rig Force
SK Aasiaat Harbour 4-2 FC Torshavn
Resolute Storm 1913 FC 0-2 Jan Mayen Islanders
East Franz Athletic 2-1 North Star Grímsey
FC Solovetsky Monastery 1-0 FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla
FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls 1-0 RSK Longyearbyen Town
FC Cape St Paul 3-1 SK Franz Josef City
FC Axel Heiburg 2-3 Yuzhny Equinox FC
SK suffer a second defeat in a row, this time it is Gunnar Mackenzie who punishes them with a fine hat-trick in St Paul. Jan Mayen score two goals through captain Marek and vice-captain Bosc in Resolute, but Solovetsky secure a massive win at home to Bjarnarey Flotilla. Yuzhny pick up their second away win in a row, and East Franz finally concede at home to North Star, though a pair of Blonqvist headers ensure they pick up another three points.

MATCHDAY 18
FC Torshavn 0-0 Red Star Severny
Jan Mayen Islanders 2-0 Koppen Rig Force
North Star Grímsey 0-1 SK Aasiaat Harbour
FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla 2-1 Resolute Storm 1913 FC
RSK Longyearbyen Town 1-4 East Franz Athletic
SK Franz Josef City 5-1 FC Solovetsky Monastery
Yuzhny Equinox FC 0-2 FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls
FC Axel Heiburg 0-1 FC Cape St Paul
Two defeats in a row? SK put all thoughts of surrendering the title race to their fierce rivals by knocking five goals past a sorry looking Solovetsky, the goals coming from Irndtor, Wunderlich, and Erasmus. East Franz have no intention of being caught however, winning 4-1 in Longyearbyen. Jan Mayen also make sure the top of the table stays tight, two goals from Aer sinking Koppen Rig comfortably. North Star continue to fail however, this time losing at home to Aasiaat.

MATCHDAY 19
Red Star Severny 0-0 Jan Mayen Islanders
FC Torshavn 1-1 North Star Grímsey
Koppen Rig Force 1-6 FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla
SK Aasiaat Harbour 3-0 RSK Longyearbyen Town
Resolute Storm 1913 FC 1-2 SK Franz Josef City
East Franz Athletic 2-1 Yuzhny Equinox FC
FC Solovetsky Monastery 0-0 FC Axel Heiburg
FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls 3-2 FC Cape St Paul
Jens Forgrossand is having a simply phenomenal season for Bjarnarey, scoring a hat-trick away at Koppen Rig Force, and the Flotillans are surprising everyone to remain in this top half of the table so late in the season. East Franz heap more pressure on Yuzhny, SK heap more pressure on Resolute, and North Star can only battle to a draw against FC Torshavn. Three big teams there, all hovering towards the bottom of the table.

MATCHDAY 20
North Star Grímsey 1-3 Red Star Severny
FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla 3-3 Jan Mayen Islanders
RSK Longyearbyen Town 0-1 FC Torshavn
SK Franz Josef City 4-3 Koppen Rig Force
Yuzhny Equinox FC 2-2 SK Aasiaat Harbour
FC Axel Heiburg 2-0 Resolute Storm 1913 FC
FC Cape St Paul 2-1 East Franz Athletic
FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls 1-0 FC Solovetsky Monastery
FC Cape St Paul have done it. They have succeeded where all other teams have failed to go so far, and they have beaten East Franz, Gunnar Mackenzie scoring the winning goal in first half stoppage time. Resolute Storm, who were second at this point last season, sink to another defeat at the hands of FC Axel Heiburg, and they are in real trouble now. Surtsey show Vagn Rosenmeyer that he may have joined the wrong team by picking up another win, this time at home to Solovetsky, and its a thriller at the Landstadt, where SK triumph over Koppen Rig by the even goal in seven.

LATITUDE CUP Round Three
Jan Mayen Islanders 5-1 Koppen Rig Force
Royal NK Sikjonek 1-1 FC Cape St Paul (1-3 AET)
Northbrook Zenith FC 1-3 SK Franz Josef City
Resolute Storm 1913 FC 0-0 Melville Celtic (0-0 AET, 4-2 PKs)
FC Fetlar 0-3 FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls
Atammik Zenith FK 1-0 Rapid Jan Mayen FK
Scapa Bay Rovers 4-1 SK Stryær
RSK Longyearbyen Town 3-2 Severnaya Zemlya 88 Equinox
Approaching the business end of the Latitude Cup as well then, as Resolute manage to just about avoid a massive upset by beating Melville Celtic on penalties. Jan Mayen cruise past Koppen Rig after their pair of fiercely fought ties, and SK push past Northbrook Zenith in the second half despite conceding a shock goal in the opening minutes of the match. Longyearbyen come from two goals down at Sivertsson Road to defeat a spirited Severnaya Zemlya side and reach the quarter finals.

So, with two thirds of the league played out, it is still East Franz in control of the table, conceding as few goals as they have ensuring that they pick up points where others would lose them. Top goalscorers SK can only manage third behind a Jan Mayen that is pushing East Franz all the way despite not really firing on all cylinders so far. Bjarnarey continue to baffle the critics by placing third, whilst Surtsey must do the chasing whilst holding off the other surprise package of Aasiaat. St Paul have recovered from their poor start and now sit comfortably mid table, whilst Torshavn have slipped to mid table as well. At the bottom however, it is the dismal performances so far of North Star, Resolute, and Yuzhny that are the real talking points, and there could be a serious upset here come the end of the season if they don't pick their ideas up.

Divisjon One Standings

    Team                            P   W  D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
  1  East Franz Athletic            20  14  5   1  45  10  +35  47
  2  Jan Mayen Islanders            20  14  4   2  47  16  +31  46
  3  SK Franz Josef City            20  13  3   4  54  29  +25  42
  4  FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla        20  12  3   5  42  26  +16  39
  5  FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls      20  10  5   5  29  23   +6  35
  6  SK Aasiaat Harbour             20  10  4   6  31  24   +7  34
  7  Red Star Severny               20   9  4   7  29  17  +12  31
  8  FC Cape St Paul                20   9  3   8  29  35   -6  30
  9  FC Torshavn                    20   7  7   6  28  23   +5  28
 10  FC Axel Heiburg                20   7  5   8  19  21   -2  26
 11  RSK Longyearbyen Town          20   5  5  10  22  37  -15  20
 12  Yuzhny Equinox FC              20   4  6  10  20  27   -7  18
 13  Resolute Storm 1913 FC         20   5  2  13  14  29  -15  17
 14  FC Solovetsky Monastery        20   3  3  14  17  50  -33  12
 15  Koppen Rig Force               20   3  3  14  19  63  -44  12
 16  North Star Grímsey             20   3  2  15  13  28  -15  11

In Divisjon Two, Scapa Bay are still there hanging at the top, but they were in this exact position last year and blew promotion in the last few weeks, so it remains to see if they can see out the season this time around. Islay Town Mechanical are also still there, hovering around in second place and not looking like yielding at all. Rapid Jan Mayen are also making a powerful bid to join their cross-city rivals in Divisjon One, but Severnaya and the Reds are both lurking behind, attempting to make the jump straight back up.

Divisjon Two Standings

    Team                              P   W  D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
  1 Scapa Bay Rovers                 20  14  2   4  39  18  +21  44
  2 Islay Town Mechanical            20  13  4   3  41  27  +14  43
  3 Rapid Jan Mayen FK               20  10  4   6  22  16   +6  34
  4 Severnaya Zemlya 88 Equinox      20   9  6   5  33  25   +8  33
  5 Novaya Sibir Reds                20   9  4   7  21  17   +4  31
  6 Atammik Zenith FK                20   9  4   7  18  14   +4  31
  7 AC Aleutia Volcanoes             20   9  3   8  24  21   +3  30
  8 Northbrook Diamonds FK           20   8  5   7  31  27   +4  29
  9 Lokomotiv Barentsberg            20   7  7   6  23  25   -2  28
 10 FC Fetlar                        20   8  2  10  27  33   -6  26
 11 Korsten Lokomotiv                20   7  4   9  19  18   +1  25
 12 Resolute Hills FC                20   7  2  11  17  28  -11  23
 13 Klub Athletisk Spitsbergen       20   5  8   7   8  13   -5  23
 14 Hoyvik Town FC                   20   6  4  10  20  25   -5  22
 15 SK Sturm Nuuk                    20   4  1  15  19  37  -18  13
 16 FK Grise Fiord                   20   3  4  13  11  29  -18  13

In Divisjon Three, a disappointing set of results for Bennett and Zhokhov sees the twin-village team propping up the table with ten games to go. A whol hos t of teams will be looking over their shoulders however, with Severny Wingtips, who relied on the Promotion Playoff to stay up last season, also feeling the heat at the bottom. At the top it is Latitude Cup heroes Melville Celtic who top the table, with clear space to chasing Mekoryuk, who again have clear air between them and third placed Devon Bay Seals. Sporting Juura will be pushing for a second successive promotion, eager to emulate the successes of their Terra Scotian rivals Islay Town.

Divisjon Three Standings

    Team                           P   W  D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
  1 Melville Celtic               20  14  4   2  31  13  +18  46
  2 Mekoryuk Maskettes            20  12  4   4  32  19  +13  40
  3 Devon Bay Seals FC            20   9  6   5  14  10   +4  33
  4 SK Sporting Juura             20   8  7   5  32  27   +5  31
  5 Rapid SK Eysturoy             20   8  6   6  20  20   +0  30
  6 SK Stryær                     20   8  4   8  33  28   +5  28
  7 AFK Hans Island Pioneers      20   7  7   6  18  16   +2  28
  8 SK Sturm Rässinger 76         20   7  7   6  20  14   +6  28
  9 1. RC de Velcosta Cliffs      20   6  9   5  20  20   +0  27
 10 Severny Wingtips              20   5  9   6  20  19   +1  24
 11 McAvery Centurions            20   5  7   8  18  19   -1  22
 12 Axel Town AFC                 20   5  7   8  19  28   -9  22
 13 Surtsey Rovers SK             20   5  5  10  27  44  -17  20
 14 FC Svenskøya                  20   5  4  11   9  19  -10  19
 15 Franz Josef Sharks            20   5  3  12  16  25   -9  18
 16 Bennett and Zhokhov           20   2  9   9  15  23   -8  15

East Divisjon Standings

    Team                           P   W  D  L For  Ag  +/- Pts
  1 Waldenøya Bears               20  12  5  3  22  11  +11  41
  2 Sporting Club Aasiaat 87      20   9  5  6  32  26   +6  32
  3 FC1. Sturm Grímsey            20   9  5  6  36  33   +3  32
  4 Grass-Lisch AFC               20   7 10  3  18  13   +5  31
  5 Northbrook Zenith FC          20   8  6  6  22  14   +8  30
  6 Dinamo Clavering SC           20   6 10  4  19  17   +2  28
  7 North Banks FC                20   6  7  7  18  16   +2  25
  8 SK Nasjonale Hauker           20   6  7  7  35  35   +0  25
  9 Sisimut Town AFK              20   6  7  7  24  25   -1  25
 10 Steffansson Island FC         20   7  4  9  17  23   -6  25
 11 Cape Somerville Town          20   6  6  8  17  20   -3  24
 12 FC North Melville             20   5  8  7  19  24   -5  23
 13 San Moranna FC                20   6  5  9  21  23   -2  23
 14 Bathurst Zenith FC            20   5  6  9  25  30   -5  21
 15 Seratakki Villagers           20   5  6  9  16  26  -10  21
 16 Franz Josef Young Boys        20   4  9  7  15  20   -5  21

West Divisjon Standings

    Team                           P   W  D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
  1 SK 1982 Matua                 20  13  5   2  47  20  +27  44
  2 Savoonga Moor SK              20  12  3   5  34  21  +13  39
  3 Okhotsk Kholmsk Town FC       20  11  4   5  23  16   +7  37
  4 Toyoharo Revolutionaries      20  12  1   7  37  26  +11  37
  5 Energie Møllna-Grei SC        20  10  5   5  26  24   +2  35
  6 Logan United FC               20   8  8   4  19  17   +2  32
  7 1. Lokomotiv Karlstadt        20  10  2   8  37  37   +0  32
  8 SK Yuzhny Albion              20   8  4   8  30  21   +9  28
  9 Rapid Neftegorsk FK           20   7  6   7  25  23   +2  27
 10 Royal NK Sikjonek             20   7  4   9  23  32   -9  25
 11 Torpedo Sibir RKA             20   7  4   9  20  22   -2  25
 12 Måriussa Viking FK            20   6  4  10  14  18   -4  22
 13 Devon Bay Lights FC           20   4  4  12  13  28  -15  16
 14 Svenskøya SV98                20   3  7  10  24  34  -10  16
 15 Ilksporta IK                  20   2  8  10  14  27  -13  14
 16 RSK Moorlands                 20   2  7  11  19  39  -20  13

by **Erathore** » Sat Jul 23, 2011 10:33 am

Erathore Football Association

Player Awards:
Winners are bolded.

Palla dell'oro (Player of the Year)

2. Simeone Di Bradini (FC Mildrid)
1. Camthalion Ringëril (Royal Vosaroni Antenelli)
3. Dínendal Felagund (Charzzan)
4. Hérion Galonloth (Royal Vosaroni Antenelli)
5. Aikanáro Faelivrin (Eliodro City)

Golden Flag (Human Domestic Player of the Year)

1. Javier Carlitza (Western FC)
2. Marichristo Amuri (Charzzan)
5. Roberto Benndetto (FC Mildrid)
3. Nankson Tipen (AF Mildrid)
4. Barino Dino (FC Mildrid)

Golden Tree (Elven Domestic Player of the Year)

3. Hérion Galonloth (Royal Vosaroni Antenelli)
2. Dínendal Felagund (Charzzan)
1. Camthalion Ringëril (Royal Vosaroni Antenelli)
5. Espen Úpaddol Rolodel (FC Mildrid)
4. Aikanáro Faelivrin (Eliodro City)

Golden Visa (International Player of the Year)

1. Simeone Di Bradini (Starblaydia-FC Mildrid)
4. Cailéan (New Azura-Nicostrato)
5. Johnny America (Virabia-FC Mildrid)
2. Timo Skye (Polar Islandstates-Juvillian Martinax)
3. Imaneta Acca (Civil Citizenry-Vincanto)

Young Player of the Year

5. Ricardo Villa (FC Mildrid)
3. Marcelo Alonoso (FC Mildid)
4. Roberto Benndetto (FC Mildrid)
1. Johnny America {FC Mildrid)
2. Ronaldo Jaquez (Royal Vosaroni Antenelli)

Golden Boot

1. Camthalion Ringëril (Royal Vosaroni Antenelli) 101 Goals
2. Simeone Di Bradini (FC Mildrid) 95 Goals
4. Erurcion Naryaiel (Vincanto) 71 Goals
3. Aikanáro Faelivrin (Eliodro City) 78 Goals
5. Timo Skye (Juvillian Martinax) 69 Goals

Golden Glove

1. Hérion Galonloth (Royal Vosaroni Antenelli)
2. Angarson Eliando(Western FC)
3. Alessio Affonso Galigilygano (Juvillian Martinax)
5. Nathon Quin (Eliodro City)
4. Atmosa Phera (Charzzan)

Manager of the Year

1. Calafalas (Royal Vosaroni Antenelli)
3. Drew Guerra (Charzzan)
5. Juverano Lippi (Juvillian Martinax)
2. Planeto Socrato (FC Mildrid)
4.Andrew Canavaro (Western FC)

Team of the Year

1. Royal Vosaroni Antenell
2. FC Mildrid
3. Juvillian Martinax
5. Vincanto
4. Charzzan

Defender of the Year

5. Benjamin Price (FC Mildrid)
2. Djoni Bravo (FC Mildrid)
3. Barino Dino (FC Mildrid)
1. Camthalion Coamenel (Royal Vosaroni Antonelli)
4. Amras (Western FC)

Midfielder of the Year

4. Rolodel (FC Mildrid)
3. Javi Rocha (Western FC)
1. Dínendal Felagund (Charzzan)
5. Ryan Cote (FC Mildrid)
2. Lafstay (Royal Vosaoni Antenelli)

Forward of the Year

4. Erurcion Naryaiel (Vincanto)
3. Aikanáro Faelivrin (Eliodoro Capital)
1. Camthalion Ringëril (Royal Vosaroni Antenelli)
2. Simeone Di Bradinil (FC Mildrid)
5. Timo Skye (Juvillian Martinax)

Award Tally by Team:
Royal Vosaroni Antenelli: 8
FC Mildrid: 2
Charzzan: 1
Western FC: 1

by **Zarbli** » Sat Jul 23, 2011 11:02 am

League Report

SEASON	CHAMPION            RUNNER-UP	  3rd         4th       
  XIII	Battle (6th)	    Billiard	  Pyramid AC  Polar Zenith
   XII	Billiard (3rd)	    Polar Zenith  Pyramid AC  Battle 
    XI	Romans (2nd)	    Polar Zenith  Asia FC     Knights
     X  Battle (5th)	    Romans	  Cross SC    Cannibals
    IX	Battle (4th)	    Warriors	  Asia FC     Knights
  VIII	Billiard (2nd)	    Battle	  Cannibals   Warriors
   VII	Battle (3rd)	    Billiard	  Romans      Pyramid AC
    VI	Battle (2nd)	    Polar Zenith  Warriors    Knights
     V  Romans (1st)	    Polar Zenith  Cannibals  Knights
    IV	Battle (1st)	     Knights       Romans     Pyramid AC
   III  Warriors (1st)	     Asia FC       Knights    Battle
    II  Polar Zenith (1st)   Knights       Cannibals  Asia FC
     I  Billiard (1st)       Cannibals     Warriors   Knights

The Duke League goes Crazy!

It has become sort of a tradition in the Duke League that in every edition one club that has just been promoted in the previous Marquiss League does very well. Every year we have a promoted club that ends 8th, 7th, sometimes 6th.

But it was never like it was this year.

Not less the the first two clubs in this year's DL came from the Marquiss League last year. Traditional but never yet DL winner Cannibals and the medium club Goyoreh came right from the ML to dispute the DL crown until the last round, when Goyoreh beat Mountain Chain 3-0 and took it to the city after which the club was named. It was unexpected and certainly one of the most exciting editions of the DL in the past years.

Cannibals did an outstanding campaign ending in the second place, followed by last year's champion Battle, Polar Zenith and Billiard. In the bottom of the table, other surprises with traditional clubs such as Asia FC and twice champions Romans fought with smaller clubs in order to avoid relegation. They had a better luck than Balance, Sligdish, Union and Lichen.

With such surprises in the DL, the ML went more like one should expect, with Drooler, Super, Lunar and TFC joining the top 20 next year.

The Title Match

vs

Goyoreh 3 x 0 Mountain Chain
Matchday 38

Goals: Goyoreh: Tebalhi (10'), Lukinias (44', 62')

Final fixtures:

 Pos  Team                       P   W   D   L   GF   GA   GD  Pts
   1  Goyoreh                   38  20  10   8   64   42   22   70  Champion, TQCC
   2  Cannibals                 38  20   9   9   82   60   22   69  TQCC or GC*
   3  Battle                    38  20   6  12   98   76   22   66  GC
   5  Billiard                  38  16  12  10   43   37    6   60  GC
   6  Revolutionaries           38  16  10  12   57   52    5   58
   7  Knights                   38  15  12  11   49   39   10   57
   8  Warriors                  38  15  11  12   72   61   11   56  TQCC or GC*
   9  Coconut Trees             38  12  18   8   33   30    3   54
  10  Pyramid AC                38  14  10  14   68   64    4   52
  11  Bloodthirsty Killers      38  13  12  13   71   78   -7   51
  12  Classics                  38  11  15  12   32   26    6   48
  13  Cross SC                  38  12  11  15   48   52   -4   47
  14  Mountain Chain            38  13   8  17   44   50   -6   47
  15  Asia FC                   38  12   9  17   35   41   -6   45
  16  Romans                    38  11  12  15   49   60  -11   45
  17  Balance                   38  10  10  18   42   63  -21   40  Relegated
  18  Sligdish                  38   9  11  18   33   50  -17   38  Relegated
  19  Union                     38   8  12  18   28   53  -25   36  Relegated
  20  Lichen                    38   6  11  21   36   51  -15   29  Relegated


* The winner of the Zarblese International Cup XIV (Warriors) and the Duke League runner-up (Cannibals) dispute a spot in the TQCC.

Champion
Goyoreh

Marquiss League XIV
Zarbli's Rising Stars

Final fixtures:

 Pos  Team                       P   W   D   L   GF   GA   GD  Pts
   1  Drooler                   38  26   6   6   99   58   41   84  Promoted, SBCC
   2  Super                     38  24   5   9   84   55   29   77  Promoted, SBCC
   3  Lunar                     38  22   9   7   60   33   27   75  Promoted, SBCC
   4  TFC                       38  22   8   8   84   48   36   74  Promoted, SBCC
   5  Imperial FC               38  18   7  13   67   52   15   61
   6  Morphologic               38  14  16   8   65   50   15   58
   7  Watermen                  38  16   9  13   71   52   19   57
   8  Flame                     38  15  10  13   55   58   -3   55
   9  Yema!                     38  14  12  12   46   44    2   54
  10  Endoplasmatic Reticulum   38  14  11  13   51   49    2   53
  11  Xegei                     38  15   6  17   45   49   -4   51
  12  Zug-Zug                   38  14   8  16   55   54    1   50
  13  Brilliant                 38  12  13  13   43   37    6   49
  14  Banzai                    38  12  12  14   70   81  -11   48
  15  Hot AC                    38  10  11  17   63   77  -14   41
  16  New Athenian              38  10   9  19   54   73  -19   39
  17  Jungle Club               38  10   8  20   62   83  -21   38  Relegated
  18  Demigods                  38   9   8  21   62   94  -32   35  Relegated
  19  4 University              38   4  13  21   28   59  -31   25  Relegated
  20  Yo Mama Disagrees         38   5   7  26   32   90  -58   22  Relegated

Count League XIV
Tomorrow's Powerhouses

Final fixtures:

 Pos  Team                       P   W   D   L   GF   GA   GD  Pts
   1  Lion Rampant Or           38  22   9   7   92   55   37   75  Promoted
   2  Greenhouse Bastards       38  21   6  11   81   50   31   69  Promoted
   3  Discoverer                38  20   9   9   57   34   23   69  Promoted
   4  House Cikone              38  19  12   7   44   33   11   69  Promoted
   5  Colosseum                 38  19  11   8   67   42   25   68
   6  Supervillains             38  21   5  12   50   33   17   68
   7  Mobsters                  38  18  13   7   85   56   29   67
   8  SC Alfred I               38  15   9  14   39   35    4   54
   9  Blackdogs                 38  16   4  18   62   64   -2   52
  10  Snowflake                 38  12  15  11   42   44   -2   51
  11  Quicksand                 38  12  12  14   52   63  -11   48
  12  Waxing Moon Mages         38  12  11  15   31   34   -3   47
  13  AA Pedro Prado            38  13   8  17   49   58   -9   47
  14  Pitibirikas' Nekas        38  11  10  17   39   46   -7   43
  15  Hamlet FC                 38  11   9  18   38   51  -13   42
  16  Fightown Patriots         38  10  11  17   59   73  -14   41
  17  Ganbarimasu               38  11   7  20   32   46  -14   40  Classificfication upon National Championship's results
  18  Aries                     38  11   7  20   50   85  -35   40  Classificfication upon National Championship's results
  19  Aces High                 38   9  11  18   39   60  -21   38  Classificfication upon National Championship's results
  20  Cruzaders                 38   4   7  27   43   89  -46   19  Classificfication upon National Championship's results

Qualification for International Competitions

Qualification Match
International Cup winner vs. DL runner-up

Although traddition commands that the TQCC qualification match be played at the DL winner's stadium, as this year's winner is from the same city as one of the contenders (Warriors), the match will once again take place at Battle's home Kazis Treta Stadium, in the city of Battle, capital of the nation of Battlefield.

Warriors 5-0 Cannibals

TQCC
1. Goyoreh
2. Warriors

GC
1. Cannibals
2. Battle
3. Polar Zenith

CYG
Warriors

SBCC
1. Drooler
2. Super
3. Lunar
4. TFC

STADIUM BIDS FOR INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIONS

TQCC

Leko Arena, home of Cannibals, a covered stadium for 90,000 people in Zarblese football capital, Tribe.

GC

Tirazu Stadium, home of current Zarblese International Cup winner Warriors, venue for 94,000 people in the city of Goi.

by **Valladares** » Sat Jul 23, 2011 5:25 pm

Valladar Super League XVIII Results

King's Shield VIII Results

International Qualifiers:

TQCC:
Metropolis Alligators - Canalave Crown Winners (Champions Path)
Edmonton United - Canalave Crown Runners-up (Non-Champions Path)

GC:
AS Bezieres - Best-placed team in the Overall Standings
Fontvielle Impact - Fourth-placed team in the Overall Standings
Tannenberg FC - Fifth-placed team in the Overall Standings

SBCC:
RC Belfort - Valladar B-League Champions
FC Fauxham - Valladar B-League Runners-up
Pradera FC - Valladar B-League Final Play-Off Winners
Valencia FC - Valladar B-League Final Play-Off Runners-up

CYG:
Edmonton United - King's Shield winners

Host Bids for UICA Competitions:

SBCC: City of Metropolis Stadium, Metropolis (Cap. 47,826)

by **Aguazul** » Sat Jul 23, 2011 9:36 pm

Sooo...Unión de Ciudagua built a new stadium.

They did. Because...they were rich. And had money. After winning titles. This accomplishes two things, well, besides giving over three times as many fans seats, but, you know. Firstly, it gives us something to bid for finals with. Secondly, it explains why they didn't spend any money on new players.

Although, if they get relegated, we're in trouble.

International competition

AC Mineros beat Mon-Treffier in a match that was likely underreported over here, but we're telling you, loud and proud, 5-1, it was pretty cool. CA Condadore also won; 2 de abril, who kind of break that pattern, were not even the best chronologically-specific team, losing to 1923 Esca. 12 de noviembre beat Esporte Clube Albacera; the latter were eliminated by...¿12 de noviembre halfway through a merger with the Wyandot club 6 de noviembre? Not sure about that one. The merging club had better luck against another year team, 1890 Hof, and then beat Pribrežnyj Futbol while Blén "nah, nah, we are the favorites, and our stadium is awesome" CA lost to Club ESF.

Everyone won their Playoff round matches, bar the radical republicans who lost in extra time. The Pumas cashed in against our old friends Banks. 15 de noviembre continued their luck against Pontinurii (I think) teams but then lost to FC Mildrid, and were left soul-searching over the fact that they can't beat the godmoddish kindoff losers, and also the fact that they don't actually exist.

Ojedo Cerro should have totally advanced out of the TQCC group stage, I have evidence, there was just a FIX that involved...them...actually having to play all six group stage matches, and they drew against Ranca Toco, I think Oujadda scored, so...yeah. CA Condadore advanced, fine, good for them.

AC Mineros and Universidad de Dénprade topped their groups, though it was the former who really shone with a perfect six-win record. San Pablo also suffered the indignity of finishing the Galatticos, although on the plus side they are a legitimate football club, so there is that.

Their crosstown rivals went out in the Globe Cup round of 32. AC Mineros lost on away goals, while Universidad de Dénprade followed their lead in beating Irmãos do Solo Sagrado but were then ousted themselves. CA Condadore won on away goals, twice, and both times it was actually goals, but then lost to Ranca Toco. Those guys get in the way.

¿And gals, I guess? Well, they eventually won the thing, so that was probably good for them.

Primera División

So, as crazy as our league has been, the good news for stability is that the team predicted to win it all, actually won it all.

The bad news is that that team is Blén.

They...are kind of a joke. Not that I'm going to update the NSWiki pages soon, but take it on faith that neither Blén FC, nor SC Blén, nor Estrellas de Blén, nor CDN Sur ever played with the sensibility of these guys. They do kind of walk around like they own the place, and the fans do walk around like the country cares about the place (the first is true, the second might have to be at this rate). When we first heard of them, they were in the third division, leaving it to stay by virtue of taking down CF Clan Tropa in the playoffs.

They (¿are you listening, Pumas?) are at the moment known for some very strong wingbacks. And Luz Ugarte on central defense, granted, although that's kind of beside the point, which is, they're an excellent team on defense, without being an excellent defensive team, or perversely good at generating wingbacks, they just...are having a bunch of talent come through at the right time, and that's what does the trick.

⁠⁠   Team                          P  W  D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
 1 Blén CA                      18 10  7   1  31  12  +19  37 Champions/TQCC
 2 Ojedo Cerro                  18  9  4   5  20  12   +8  31 TQCC
 3 San Pablo                    18  9  3   6  31  18  +13  30 GC
 4 Mapabore Juventud            18  7  5   6  27  24   +3  26 GC
 5 CA Condadore                 18  6  5   7  19  21   -2  23 GC
 6 Alianza Ciruelas             18  5  7   6  18  16   +2  22
 7 12 de noviembre              18  5  7   6  21  20   +1  22
 8 Universidad de Dénprade      18  6  3   9  24  45  -21  21
 9 ICD Villago                  18  5  2  11  14  25  -11  17
10 Unión de Ciudagua            18  4  5   9  22  34  -12  17

Or it's just that the stadium helps, in which case, Ciudagua are looking desperate.

Below the radical republicans? On goal difference, granted, but even Mapabore did a respectable job. Sure, they didn't edge out either San Pablo club, but hey, the Kagdaz and...they're both Kagdaz. So it's not like, you know. Yeah.

Given that we actually have some interesting derbies, I should let you know that Ojedo Cerro (who still do not have a nickname, just for the record) won theirs (opening day, and matchday ten). And 12 "We exist" de "¡and are the best club in our city!" noviembre won theirs, which was probably cool.

Segunda División

Are you guys gonna sing or what? Do you need to actually be promoted before you can do that? I dunno how much longer Tāls will stick around, he's gotta be kind of old by now, and...I can certainly understand why you'd be reluctant to have any of your players called up to the national team.

¿Emilio, work with me, just answer the question, okay?

Okay I don't think they're gonna sing, but CF Clan Tropa are on top of the second division, so...yeah, let's congratulate them, this is pretty great.

⁠⁠   Team                       P  W  D  L For  Ag +/- Pts
 1 CF Clan Tropa             18  9  4  5  23  13 +10  31 Champions/SBCC
 2 Trecelunas FC             18  8  4  6  21  18  +3  28 SBCC
 3 AC Mineros                18  7  6  5  16  14  +2  27 SBCC
 4 Fábricas                  18  7  6  5  23  23  +0  27 SBCC
 5 CD Quemavilla             18  7  5  6  29  24  +5  26
 6 Deportivo Peralta         18  7  4  7  33  33  +0  25
 7 CSD Trecelunas            18  7  3  8  20  25  -5  24
 8 2 de abril                18  7  2  9  18  20  -2  23
 9 Arcrés Millos             18  6  2 10  26  34  -8  20
10 Estudiantes de Íguen      18  4  6  8  13  18  -5  18

Tercera División

⁠⁠   Team                          P  W  D  L For  Ag +/- Pts
 1 Destello                     18  9  3  6  28  19  +9  30
 2 Parque de San Luis           18  8  5  5  31  21 +10  29
 3 Lobernians                   18  8  4  6  14  17  -3  28
 4 Club Mineros de Arceque      18  8  3  7  22  20  +2  27
 5 Ciervos de Granagua          18  7  5  6  12  13  -1  26
 6 FC Nacional                  18  7  4  7  20  20  +0  25
 7 Deportes Cobrelunas          18  7  4  7  18  19  -1  25
 8 Piratas de Grisolon          18  7  3  8  22  29  -7  24
 9 Vista del Oeste              18  6  3  9  14  17  -3  21
10 Atlético Cerabos             18  4  4 10  31  37  -6  16

Quarta División

⁠⁠   Team                          P  W   D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
 1 Independiente Peralta        18 10   4   4  18   7  +11  34
 2 Ciervos de Granagua          18 10   4   4  18  11   +7  34
 3 Ladrones de Río Cascada      18 10   3   5  24  15   +9  33
 4 Loseis XI                    18  8   6   4  28  17  +11  30
 5 Jóquey de Morbeza            18  6   7   5  15  16   -1  25
 6 Ondinas de Terrazul          18  6   4   8  13  16   -3  22
 7 Ciudad de San Pedro          18  6   4   8  13  18   -5  22
 8 Ferrocarril Terra Bayas      18  5   5   8  14  18   -4  20
 9 FC Manzalle                  18  1  11   6  13  21   -8  14
10 Espíritu Santo               18  2   4  12   7  24  -17  10

Someone in the Ciudad Peralta metropolitan area will be pleased. Even if it's about defense. A goal per game? I mean, granted that's what the runners-up did, but...wow.

⁠⁠   Team                                  P  W  D  L For  Ag  +/- Pts
 1 Delfines de Estuario y Bosque        14  9  4  1  29   8  +21  31
 2 Lago Erasmo XI                       14  9  1  4  17   8   +9  28
 3 Dan Parche                           14  7  4  3  18  11   +7  25
 4 Cornejas de San Pablo del Norte      14  6  3  5  10   9   +1  21
 5 Victoria                             14  4  6  4  19  22   -3  18
 6 Celeritas                            14  5  2  7  15  20   -5  17
 7 Clan Tropa Juventud                  14  2  3  9  15  33  -18   9
 8 Quedagua Aguazuleños                 14  0  5  9   8  20  -12   5

⁠⁠   Team                      P  W  D  L For  Ag  +/- Pts
 1 Ave Maria                14  9  3  2  29  10  +19  30
 2 Santa Maria              14  8  1  5  19  13   +6  25
 3 Subfusiles de Mará       14  5  4  5  16  16   +0  19
 4 Leones de Mariscal       14  5  3  6  11  13   -2  18
 5 Dragones de Alinero      14  4  6  4  12  16   -4  18
 6 Valor Lugarza            14  4  4  6  10  13   -3  16
 7 Cerro Galpón             14  2  8  4   7   9   -2  14
 8 CD Victoria              14  3  3  8  15  29  -14  12

⁠⁠   Team                          P  W  D  L For  Ag  +/- Pts
 1 Biesperanza                  14  8  3  3  14  10   +4  27
 2 Ferrocarril Terra Bayas      14  6  8  0  23   9  +14  26
 3 CA Caña                      14  8  1  5  16  12   +4  25
 4 Senolugar Sol                14  6  1  7  19  23   -4  19
 5 Aves del Norte               14  5  3  6   8   9   -1  18
 6 Santos David                 14  5  2  7  20  20   +0  17
 7 Navidad FC                   14  4  3  7  14  22   -8  15
 8 Norogar FC                  14  1  5  8  14  23   -9   8

⁠⁠   Team                           P  W  D  L For  Ag  +/- Pts
 1 Bovinos del Pueblo Jaime      14  9  2  3  18   8  +10  29
 2 Río Rojo                      14  8  3  3  24  11  +13  27
 3 Lago del Espíritu             14  7  2  5  29  20   +9  23
 4 Fuerza Honhausen              14  6  2  6  17  28  -11  20
 5 Mainat Magia                  14  5  3  6  20  21   -1  18
 6 Valejano del Oeste FC         14  4  4  6  21  24   -3  16
 7 Valle del Río Rojo            14  4  2  8   9  13   -4  14
 8 Edén                          14  2  4  8   7  20  -13  10

⁠⁠   Team                            P  W  D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
 1 Estrellas de Pueblagua         14  9  3   2  41  19  +22  30
 2 Pedro Libertad                 14  8  3   3  32  19  +13  27
 3 Universidad de Arroyandos      14  6  4   4  19  23   -4  22
 4 6 de noviembre                 14  6  3   5  22  17   +5  21
 5 Expos de Miguel                14  6  3   5  21  16   +5  21
 6 Rojos                          14  4  6   4  16  18   -2  18
 7 Rio Canoa                      14  3  0  11  11  23  -12   9
 8 Ciudad de Sufuérte             14  2  2  10  17  44  -27   8

⁠⁠   Team                           P  W  D  L For  Ag +/- Pts
 1 Puerto Independencia          14  8  4  2  14   7  +7  28
 2 Swifttown Travelers           14  7  6  1  17   7 +10  27
 3 Swifttown Excursionistas      14  5  6  3  11   9  +2  21
 4 Espejo de Isla Esperanza      14  5  4  5  17  17  +0  19
 5 Port Lever FC                 14  5  3  6  10  14  -4  18
 6 Fuerte Sur FC                 14  4  2  8  17  19  -2  14
 7 Isla Fe Marinos               14  3  5  6  10  14  -4  14
 8 Puerto Ágape Industrial       14  3  2  9  11  20  -9  11

Stadium bids:
TQCC: Estadio Prosperea, Ciudagua (70,000)
SBCC: Estadio Taturgo, Trecelunas (45,000)

The cup:

First Round:

Valor Lugarza 1-0 CD Norogar (1-0 agg)
CD Norogar 0-2 Valor Lugarza (0-3 agg)

Leones de Mariscal 0-0 Isla Fe Marinos (0-0 agg)
Isla Fe Marinos 1-1 Leones de Mariscal (2-1 AET, 2-1 agg)

Puerto Independencia 2-0 Swifttown Travelers (2-0 agg)
Swifttown Travelers 0-0 Puerto Independencia (0-2 agg)

Espejo de Isla Esperanza 2-1 Santa Maria (2-1 agg)
Santa Maria 1-0 Espejo de Isla Esperanza (1-1 AET, 2-3 agg)

CA Caña 2-1 Valejano del Oeste FC (2-1 agg)
Valejano del Oeste FC 0-2 CA Caña (1-4 agg)

Dan Parche 1-0 Biesperanza (1-0 agg)
Biesperanza 0-2 Dan Parche (0-3 agg)

Pedro Libertad 2-1 Expos de Miguel (2-1 agg)
Expos de Miguel 3-1 Pedro Libertad (4-3 agg)

Lago Erasmo XI 0-1 Ave Maria (0-1 agg)
Ave Maria 2-0 Lago Erasmo XI (3-0 agg)

Mainat Magia 6-2 Delfines de Estuario y Bosque (6-2 agg)
Delfines de Estuario y Bosque 2-2 Mainat Magia (4-8 agg)

CD Victoria 1-2 Santos David (1-2 agg)
Santos David 1-1 CD Victoria (3-2 agg)

Quedagua Aguazuleños 1-0 Port Lever FC (1-0 agg)
Port Lever FC 1-0 Quedagua Aguazuleños (1-1 AET, 1-2 agg)

Edén 1-1 Bueyes de Wabigama (1-1 agg)
Bueyes de Wabigama 1-0 Edén (2-1 agg)

Fuerte Sur 3-3 Celeritas (3-3 agg)
Celeritas 0-0 Fuerte Sur (1-0 AET, 4-3 agg)

Subfusiles de Mará 0-1 Cornejas de San Pablo del Norte (0-1 agg)
Cornejas de San Pablo del Norte 1-0 Subfusiles de Mará (2-0 agg)

Rio Canoa 2-1 Universidad de Arroyandos (2-1 agg)
Universidad de Arroyandos 2-2 Rio Canoa (3-4 agg)

Valle del Río Rojo 0-1 Victoria (0-1 agg)
Victoria 2-1 Valle del Río Rojo (3-1 agg)

Navidad FC 1-0 Fuerza Honhausen (1-0 agg)
Fuerza Honhausen 2-0 Navidad FC (2-1 agg)

Lago del Espíritu 2-3 Estrellas de Pueblagua (2-3 agg)
Estrellas de Pueblagua 3-0 Lago del Espíritu (6-2 agg)

Clan Tropa Juventud 3-1 Senolugar Sol (3-1 agg)
Senolugar Sol 1-0 Clan Tropa Juventud (2-3 agg)

Río Rojo 0-0 Rojos (0-0 agg)
Rojos 1-2 Río Rojo (1-2 agg)

Ciudad de Sufuérte 1-0 Aves del Norte (1-0 agg)
Aves del Norte 1-0 Ciudad de Sufuérte (2-0 AET, 2-1 agg)

Dragones de Alinero 1-0 6 de noviembre (1-0 agg)
6 de noviembre 1-0 Dragones de Alinero (1-0 AET, 1-1 agg, 1-2 PKs)

Bovinos del Pueblo Jaime 0-1 Swifttown Excursionistas (0-1 agg)
Swifttown Excursionistas 0-1 Bovinos del Pueblo Jaime (0-1 AET, 1-1 agg, 0-2 PKs)

Cerro Galpón 0-0 Puerto Ágape Industrial (0-0 agg)
Puerto Ágape Industrial 0-0 Cerro Galpón (0-0 AET, 0-0 agg, 4-5 PKs)

Let's see...6 "We also exist" de "although we are not in Aguazul proper" noviembre kind of stood out, if not in a great way--losing a penalty shootout 2-1 is not entirely impressive, but hey, they still exist. The biggest win came against the newest comers to the lower divisions, Delfines de Estuario y Bosque, who have a silly name and thus maybe shouldn't be this bad.

Second Round:

Alianza Ciruelas 2-0 ICD Villago (2-0 agg)
ICD Villago 0-1 Alianza Ciruelas (0-3 agg)

Estrellas de Pueblagua 0-5 Blén CA (0-5 agg)
Blén CA 2-1 Estrellas de Pueblagua (7-1 agg)

Ave Maria 1-3 Lobernians (1-3 agg)
Lobernians 0-1 Ave Maria (3-2 agg)

Río Rojo 4-1 CSD Trecelunas (4-1 agg)
CSD Trecelunas 1-1 Río Rojo (2-5 agg)

Espejo de Isla Esperanza 1-1 Fuerza Honhausen (1-1 agg)
Fuerza Honhausen 1-0 Espejo de Isla Esperanza (2-1 agg)

Isla Fe Marinos 0-4 Universidad de Dénprade (0-4 agg)
Universidad de Dénprade 3-0 Isla Fe Marinos (7-0 agg)

Cerro Galpón 1-0 Vista del Oeste (1-0 agg)
Vista del Oeste 1-1 Cerro Galpón (1-2 agg)

Destello 3-1 12 de noviembre (3-1 agg)
12 de noviembre 2-0 Destello (2-0 AET, 3-3 agg, 1-2 PKs)

San Pablo 4-0 CA Caña (4-0 agg)
CA Caña 0-4 San Pablo (0-8 agg)

Clan Tropa Juventud 1-3 CF Clan Tropa (1-3 agg)
CF Clan Tropa 2-0 Clan Tropa Juventud (5-1 agg)

Mainat Magia 1-5 Loseis XI (1-5 agg)
Loseis XI 3-2 Mainat Magia (8-3 agg)

CA Condadore 1-0 AC Mineros (1-0 agg)
AC Mineros 0-1 CA Condadore (0-2 agg)

Rio Canoa 2-0 Espíritu Santo (2-0 agg)
Espíritu Santo 0-1 Rio Canoa (0-3 agg)

Deportivo Peralta 1-1 Estudiantes de Íguen (1-1 agg)
Estudiantes de Íguen 1-3 Deportivo Peralta (2-4 agg)

Deportes Cobrelunas 1-6 CD Quemavilla (1-6 agg)
CD Quemavilla 3-3 Deportes Cobrelunas (9-4 agg)

Bovinos del Pueblo Jaime 0-2 Mapabore Juventud (0-2 agg)
Mapabore Juventud 1-0 Bovinos del Pueblo Jaime (3-0 agg)

2 de abril 0-1 Parque de San Luis (0-1 agg)
Parque de San Luis 1-1 2 de abril (2-1 agg)

Bueyes de Wabigama 0-4 Unión de Ciudagua (0-4 agg)
Unión de Ciudagua 2-0 Bueyes de Wabigama (6-0 agg)

Puerto Independencia 0-2 Fábricas (0-2 agg)
Fábricas 3-0 Puerto Independencia (5-0 agg)

Deportes Rofi 2-0 FC Manzalle (2-0 agg)
FC Manzalle 1-2 Deportes Rofi (1-4 agg)

Santos David 1-1 Ferrocarril Terra Bayas (1-1 agg)
Ferrocarril Terra Bayas 2-0 Santos David (3-1 agg)

Ladrones de Río Cascada 0-1 Club Mineros de Arceque (0-1 agg)
Club Mineros de Arceque 2-0 Ladrones de Río Cascada (3-0 agg)

Valor Lugarza 0-2 Dragones de Alinero (0-2 agg)
Dragones de Alinero 2-0 Valor Lugarza (4-0 agg)

Trecelunas FC 1-1 Jóquey de Morbeza (1-1 agg)
Jóquey de Morbeza 0-1 Trecelunas FC (1-2 agg)

Expos de Miguel 3-1 Quedagua Aguazuleños (3-1 agg)
Quedagua Aguazuleños 1-0 Expos de Miguel (2-3 agg)

Cornejas de San Pablo del Norte 0-2 Ojedo Cerro (0-2 agg)
Ojedo Cerro 2-0 Cornejas de San Pablo del Norte (4-0 agg)

Atlético Cerabos 4-0 Victoria (4-0 agg)
Victoria 0-3 Atlético Cerabos (0-7 agg)

Dan Parche 2-3 FC Nacional (2-3 agg)
FC Nacional 0-1 Dan Parche (0-1 AET, 3-3 agg, 0-3 PKs)

Independiente Peralta 1-1 Ondinas de Terrazul (1-1 agg)
Ondinas de Terrazul 0-2 Independiente Peralta (1-3 agg)

Aves del Norte 1-0 Ciudad de San Pedro (1-0 agg)
Ciudad de San Pedro 1-1 Aves del Norte (1-2 agg)

Ciervos de Granagua 1-0 Piratas de Grisolon (1-0 agg)
Piratas de Grisolon 1-0 Ciervos de Granagua (2-0 AET, 2-1 agg)

Arcrés Millos 9-0 Celeritas (9-0 agg)
Celeritas 1-7 Arcrés Millos (1-16 agg)

Okay...let's see. ¡A Clan Tropa derby! Granted, most of these teams are in the Shell Shock Troop Clan, but this is still cool. And our Grisolon friends won. Two extremists now more familiar with each other from second division encounters met again (the 1-1 draw in the first leg reprised the league result; as in the league, Deportivo won in the second leg, though this game took three more goals to get the same result. Pity it was in Íguen).

Oh, and then there was Arcrés Millos, who we've kind of abandoned to second-division ignominy. Not even the national team drops by anymore. That said, they're handling things well--if they're gonna lose by the blowouts, then dangit, they're gonna win by the blowouts. Shoutouts to Celeritas for scoring a goal for the home crowd and knocking a third off the margin of defeat.

Third Round:

Alianza Ciruelas 2-1 Blén CA (2-1 agg)
Blén CA 2-0 Alianza Ciruelas (3-2 agg)

Lobernians 0-1 Río Rojo (0-1 agg)
Río Rojo 0-2 Lobernians (1-2 agg)

Fuerza Honhausen 0-8 Universidad de Dénprade (0-8 agg)
Universidad de Dénprade 6-0 Fuerza Honhausen (14-0 agg)

Cerro Galpón 1-1 Destello (1-1 agg)
Destello 1-1 Cerro Galpón (1-1 AET, 2-2 agg, 3-2 PKs)

San Pablo 2-2 CF Clan Tropa (2-2 agg)
CF Clan Tropa 1-3 San Pablo (3-5 agg)

Loseis XI 4-0 CA Condadore (4-0 agg)
CA Condadore 5-0 Loseis XI (5-4 agg)

Rio Canoa 4-5 Deportivo Peralta (4-5 agg)
Deportivo Peralta 1-0 Rio Canoa (6-4 agg)

CD Quemavilla 0-2 Mapabore Juventud (0-2 agg)
Mapabore Juventud 2-1 CD Quemavilla (4-1 agg)

Parque de San Luis 0-2 Unión de Ciudagua (0-2 agg)
Unión de Ciudagua 2-1 Parque de San Luis (4-1 agg)

Fábricas 1-0 Deportes Rofi (1-0 agg)
Deportes Rofi 6-4 Fábricas (6-5 agg)

Ferrocarril Terra Bayas 0-3 Club Mineros de Arceque (0-3 agg)
Club Mineros de Arceque 1-2 Ferrocarril Terra Bayas (4-2 agg)

Dragones de Alinero 1-1 Trecelunas FC (1-1 agg)
Trecelunas FC 2-0 Dragones de Alinero (3-1 agg)

Expos de Miguel 0-8 Ojedo Cerro (0-8 agg)
Ojedo Cerro 1-0 Expos de Miguel (9-0 agg)

Atlético Cerabos 0-0 Dan Parche (0-0 agg)
Dan Parche 5-3 Atlético Cerabos (5-3 agg)

Independiente Peralta 1-1 Aves del Norte (1-1 agg)
Aves del Norte 0-1 Independiente Peralta (1-2 agg)

Piratas de Grisolon 1-2 Arcrés Millos (1-2 agg)
Arcrés Millos 0-0 Piratas de Grisolon (2-1 agg)

Universidad de Dénprade also like to win by the blowout. Honhausen is not a Fuerza. Ojedo Cerro can win by the blowout, but can also win by the lone goal, although their fans probably wish they'd been there for the first leg. That's the problem with living in the Supercentro, you get so used to having everything closish by you forget about the other cities, to say nothing of the ones that aren't even in Aguazul.

CA Condadore got upset. Then they rallied back in spite of it. Hmm.

Fourth Round:

Blén CA 1-0 Lobernians (1-0 agg)
Lobernians 0-3 Blén CA (0-4 agg)

Universidad de Dénprade 0-0 Destello (0-0 agg)
Destello 2-2 Universidad de Dénprade (2-2 AET, 2-2 agg, 2-0 PKs)

San Pablo 1-2 CA Condadore (1-2 agg)
CA Condadore 1-0 San Pablo (3-1 agg)

Deportivo Peralta 2-0 Mapabore Juventud (2-0 agg)
Mapabore Juventud 6-1 Deportivo Peralta (6-3 agg)

Unión de Ciudagua 1-2 Deportes Rofi (1-2 agg)
Deportes Rofi 0-3 Unión de Ciudagua (2-4 agg)

Club Mineros de Arceque 1-1 Trecelunas FC (1-1 agg)
Trecelunas FC 2-1 Club Mineros de Arceque (3-2 agg)

Ojedo Cerro 3-1 Dan Parche (3-1 agg)
Dan Parche 2-6 Ojedo Cerro (3-9 agg)

Independiente Peralta 1-2 Arcrés Millos (1-2 agg)
Arcrés Millos 1-1 Independiente Peralta (3-2 agg)

Universidad de Dénprade lose by the...2-0 shutout penalty thing. Well, that's kind of embarrassing. Oops. Deportivo Peralta are still cruising and enjoying themselves. Not a lot of lower-division teams left.

Quarterfinals:

Blén CA 1-2 Destello (1-2 agg)
Destello 1-3 Blén CA (3-4 agg)

CA Condadore 0-2 Mapabore Juventud (0-2 agg)
Mapabore Juventud 1-0 CA Condadore (3-0 agg)

Unión de Ciudagua 3-1 Trecelunas FC (3-1 agg)
Trecelunas FC 0-3 Unión de Ciudagua (1-6 agg)

Ojedo Cerro 4-0 Arcrés Millos (4-0 agg)
Arcrés Millos 2-4 Ojedo Cerro (2-8 agg)

Unsurprising group of semifinalists, this. Technically CA Condadore are better than Ojedo Cerro on paper. Both of them, plus Mapabore and Blén, are rather neutral teams--Unión aren't, they were doing the same kind of thing (sans wingback obsession) the Pumas did when they were winning the second and first divisions respectively. Now the Pumas are back, and Unión are...kind of...hanging around...Anyway this might explain some of Sortani's issues.

Semifinals:

Blén CA 1-1 Mapabore Juventud (1-1 agg)
Mapabore Juventud 2-0 Blén CA (3-1 agg)

Unión de Ciudagua 0-0 Ojedo Cerro (0-0 agg)
Ojedo Cerro 0-2 Unión de Ciudagua (0-2 agg)

Oh cool, Mapabore versus Unión. Deadlock on paper, which means...

Final:

Mapabore Juventud 1-1 Unión de Ciudagua (2-1 AET, 2-1 agg)

A tie after ninety minutes, broken by...a midfielder named Eva Barrichello who, much like the losers' crosstown rivals, exists.

Anyway, at least they were still fighting for something, and again it explains what they did all season.

Mapabore Juventud to the Cygnus Cup, please.

International transactions:

Blas Pulido -> Petardos S/A (¡bring on the jersey revenue!)
Sosimo Lissón -> América (maybe he can actually score goals? at normal times, too?)
Pepe Raúl Corretja -> Belgium FC (Hey, wait a minute, I thought we were commentating on the Liga Aguazuleña, what does this have to do with that, he wasn't playing in the league, are you some kind of nationalist or something?)

I said, Belgium FC.

That oughta keep people quiet...

by **Osarius** » Sat Jul 23, 2011 10:01 pm

2190-91 King's League Preview

|AFC Hollybrent |
Stadium: Applegrass Arena (64000)
Manager: Andrew Houghton
Captain: Keon Tinto
Kit Manufacturer: Corradini
Shirt Sponsor: E-Lete (Sportswear)
Starting Lineup:
Clarkson, Duffy, Berger, Cohen, Pelayo, Gross, Iniesta, Borredan, Martinez, Bray, Tinto (c)
Last season:

10th in King's League
OFA Cup Fourth Round
Corradini Cup Third Round
UICA Competition - Did not enter

Fans: Hollybrent fans are unlike typical Osarian fans in that they appreciate defending. At home games they tend to be less intimidating and more humorous in their chanting, and they are also less likely to travel to away games than most. They are considered the "boring" guys of the King's League, but they are okay with that label, using it to formulate ironic and self-deprecating chants.
Trivia: The strike duo of Tinto and Bray scored 70% of Hollybrent's goals last season. Crucial.

|Arcaea County F.C. |
Stadium: The Tube (12000)
Manager: Orlando Florian
Captain: Matteo Muscolino
Kit Manufacturer: Corradini
Shirt Sponsor: Fenomenon (Sportswear)
Starting Lineup:
Angel, Lomeli, Reyna, Saldana, Farina, Howell, Muscolino (c), Johnston, Ferguson, Bradley, McGregor
Last season:

1st in Royal League
OFA Cup Quarter Finals
Corradini Cup Third Round
UICA Competition - Did not enter

Fans: Arcaea County have only recently broken into the professional ranks, but were long-considered the "second team" of most Fourgians. Their true fans are small in number, but extremely vocal and more loyal than almost any other club's.
Trivia: In order to circumvent a legally defined "conflict of interests" this season, Benni Watson transferred his minority share in the club to his wife. Loophole.

|Bowsston United FC |
Stadium: The Office (29000)
Manager: Curtis Deacon
Captain: Eamon Quinn
Kit Manufacturer: Umas
Shirt Sponsor: FAMA (Supermarket chain)
Starting Lineup:
Berenguer, Peder, Quinn (c), Rogers, Reade, Reyes, Ladron, Padilla, Ricci, Henderson, Lombardi
Last season:

15th in King's League
OFA Cup Fourth Round
Corradini Cup Fourth Round
UICA Competition - Did not enter

Fans: Bowsston fans are fiercely loyal and live to see midfield battles, as reflected by their club's midfield heavy formation. They are also very fond of Tia Lombardi, and the golden girl can do no wrong. Ever. However, their stadium tends to contain a lot of present as guests of the club's numerous corporate sponsors, somewhat muting the crowd at The Office.
Trivia: Last season, Tia Lombardi became the highest scoring under 20 in King's League history. Clinical.

|Burningham City FC |
Stadium: Elishat Stadium (72000)
Manager: Sir George Pennant
Captain: Conor Kinsella
Kit Manufacturer: Corradini
Shirt Sponsor: Royal Gold (Electronics)
Starting Lineup:
Corradini, Irwin, Scos, Tracy, Barnett, Beltran, Turner, Kinsella (c), Gaines, Cassetti, Lawrence
Last season:

5th in King's League
OFA Cup Semi Finals
Corradini Cup Quarter Finals
UICA Competition - Globe Cup Qualifying Stage

Fans: Burningham City fans are known for their solidarity and fierce (although some would say blind) loyalty. They are tremendously proud of their club's history and numerous records, often rubbing them in the faces of fans of more recently successful sides. However, the club's long-standing success has also brought a lot of "glory hunter" supporters into their midst, which sometimes dilutes the atmosphere at away games in particular.
Trivia: Last season's fifth place finish marked only the fourth time in the last 28 years that Burningham City have finished outside the top four. Consistent.

|Callisto City F.C. |
Stadium: Golden Temple (32000)
Manager: Donovan MacLean
Captain: Marc Treville
Kit Manufacturer: Umas
Shirt Sponsor: Amaranthina (Utilities)
Starting Lineup:
Schroeder, Rowland, Knowles, Silvestre, Williams, Treville (c), Carter, Desruisseaux, Barrera, Aguilera, Riley
Last season:

13th in King's League
OFA Cup Fourth Round
Corradini Cup Third Round
UICA Competition - Did not enter

Fans: Callisto fans are quite self-deprecating at times, often mocking their team's comical failures to finish a game off, but this just masks their hurt. After having tasted glory in the not too distant past, but never since, they are beginning to lose faith in MacLean's leadership despite throroughly enjoying the style of football their team plays.
Trivia: At an average age of almost 28, Callisto City have the oldest squad in the King's League. Declining.

|Cymrwell FC |
Stadium: Cymrwell Stadium (26000)
Manager: Michael N'Diaye
Captain: Katherine Holland
Kit Manufacturer: Corradini
Shirt Sponsor: Ansuro (Telecommunications)
Starting Lineup:
Maltio, Cipriani, Quinn, Holland (c), Nash, Daniels, Panagi, Speed, Booth, Borjigin, Buckner
Last season:

7th in King's League
OFA Cup Fourth Round
Corradini Cup Third Round
UICA Competition - Did not enter

Fans: Down-to-earth, hard-working folk, are Cymrwell fans. Well, for southerners anyway. They appreciate heart, and effort more than skill, it seems, which has allowed them to endure several seasons of mediocrity. Recent successes have raised the bar a little, but most fans are more than happy with King's League survival.
Trivia: Last season it was even harder to score at Cymrwell Stadium (12 goals by away teams) than The Cauldron (20) or Elishat Stadium (17). Impenetrable.

|FC United of Dynapolis |
Stadium: The Dragon's Den (31000)
Manager: Lorenzo Ramiro
Captain: Bartolo Garganese
Kit Manufacturer: Emmarr
Shirt Sponsor: Agwu Health (Pharmaceuticals)
Starting Lineup:
Cameron, Mancini, Cleaver, Rossetti, Carrion, Sala, Garganese (c), Rees, Diaz, Tapia, Benedetto
Last season:

2nd in Royal League
OFA Cup Fourth Round
Corradini Cup Second Round
UICA Competition - Did not enter

Fans: FC United's fanbase is the epitomy of loyalty, really. The club itself is owned by fans, too, with 3,000 of them owning shares. Respected by other teams for their staunch nature, they rarely engage in violent confrontations.
Trivia: It has been fifteen years since FC United was formed by disgruntled Dynapolis United fans, they have achieved promotion every three years on average. Progressive.

|Firewood City F.C. |
Stadium: The Cauldron (54000)
Manager: Willem Hamel
Captain: Benni Watson
Kit Manufacturer: Corradini
Shirt Sponsor: Metis (Financial)
Starting Lineup:
Gulati, Samra, Ryerson, Crow, Pederson, Russell, Gonzalez, Hollister, Watson (c), Martelli, Idtaile
Last season:

1st in King's League
OFA Cup Winners
Corradini Cup Winners
UICA Competition - Preliminary Round Three (TQCC), Globe Cup Group Stage

Fans: There are two kinds of Firewood fan: the fanatical local supporter, and the casual. The casual fans are all over the country, and are likely to be those who simply like the biggest clubs. The fanatical locals are so passionate about the club, there is a supporters group apparently trying to take over from Jeffrey Robinson, whose health is said to be failing.
Trivia: Even after adjusting for inflation, the average value of a starting midfielder at Firewood City -- approximately 19m Osarian credits -- is the most expensive ever. Pricey.

|Grasshoppers Turic F.C. |
Stadium: Turic Thunderdome (46000)
Manager: Karl Heinz-Grichenbauer
Captain: Marvin Poulsen
Kit Manufacturer: Daiden
Shirt Sponsor: Pantera (Automobiles)
Starting Lineup:
Vistruano, Roberts, Poulsen (c), Decker, Enrique, Millican, Bangura, Shepherd, Gremio, Rosella, Kjaersgaard
Last season:

3rd in King's League
OFA Cup Semi Finals
Corradini Cup Fourth Round
UICA Competition - Globe Cup Eliminatory Stage

Fans: Turic fans are the nice guys of the league - unless you're a fan of their main rivals, Highport - and they even get along fairly well with Firewood City fans, despite the rivalry in recent years. They are perhaps under-supported considering the size of the club, but rarely do you see many empty seats at home games. The Thunderdome is generally regarded as a nice venue for a fan's first away game, too. They are also fiercely proud of their almost entirely Osarian squad.
Trivia: Two of the three highest scoring matches in the league last season were Turic wins, at the Thunderdome. Entertaining.

|Greeningham City F.C. |
Stadium: Green Bowl (51000)
Manager: Alan Gould
Captain: Rio Fortunado
Kit Manufacturer: Corradini
Shirt Sponsor: DynaBet (Gambling)
Starting Lineup:
Sullivan, Carsley, L. Ochoa, R. Ochoa, Gudeste, Yutepov, Patterson, Gumble (c), Dobreda, Ahmad, Roberts
Last season:

2nd in King's League
OFA Cup Fourth Round
Corradini Cup Quarter Finals
UICA Competition - Preliminary Round Two (TQCC), Globe Cup Qualifying Stage

Fans: Greeningham fans have a bit of an inferiority complex these days. They look at their traditional rivals doing well, and their regional rivals somehow hogging the headlines, and it makes them a little bitter, in general. Their saving grace is Georgina Carsley, or "Gorgeous Georgie" as she is more commonly referred to. When she made a public appeal to stop the violence in the family section of the Green Bowl, the fans complied. The rest of the stadium is effectively still a warzone, however.
Trivia: The Giants beat their traditional rivals Firewood City by an aggregate score of 7-1 in the league last season, mirroring the scoreline in their away clash two years ago. Vengeance.

|Hastmead Diamante CFC |
Stadium: Black Patch Park (31000)
Manager: Amandeep Sahota
Captain: D'Antoni Williams
Kit Manufacturer: Corradini
Shirt Sponsor: Ikonik (Telecommunications)
Starting Lineup:
Sirici, Cromwell, Galleo, Cole, Koc, van der Smeejin, Williams (c), Villa, Simpson, Martin, Ibrahim
Last season:

4th in King's League
OFA Cup Third Round
Corradini Cup Fourth Round
UICA Competition - Globe Cup Preliminary Stage

Fans: Hastmead fans have a slight superiority complex, regarding their style of play. Its hard to argue, because they do play some of the most attractive football in the country. The downside to this, of course, is that even when they lose, they can be insufferably whiny. They are loyal, though. And after years of relative underachievement (considering the quality of players they have), they are now waiting expectantly for their moment of supreme glory.
Trivia: With 44 goals in 19 games, Hastmead were the equal highest-scoring visiting team in the King's League last season. Unwelcome.

|Junipa Athletic F.C. |
Stadium: Triple G Stadium (31000)
Manager: Gonzalo Hernandez
Captain: Leonard Carlson
Kit Manufacturer: Lynx
Shirt Sponsor: Golden G Gin (Beverages)
Starting Lineup:
Hernandez, Morgan, Welham, Ayedele, Carlson (c), Mouassi, Mason, Cleverly, Clague, Vuzela, Millbanks-Ford
Last season:

9th in King's League
OFA Cup Fourth Round
Corradini Cup Third Round
UICA Competition - Did not enter

Fans: The fans are a little ashamed of the fact the club and stadium are owned by a gin distiller, and are frustrated with the ownership's business first mentality, which basically means the club rarely make big or notable signings. However, in recent months, a fan initiative to buy the club seems to have gathered momentum. Junipa fans are much like Turic fans in many ways, except their relative lack of success makes them a little less "nice" and a little more "bitter", shall we say.
Trivia: After sustained fan pressure, Golden G Gin put Junipa Athletic up for sale at a price of 240m Osarian credits. The company bought the club for 90m. Profit.

|Paper Tree Town F.C. |
Stadium: Papyrus Stadium (22000)
Manager: Nigel Ferdinand
Captain: Jared Huron
Kit Manufacturer: Emmarr
Shirt Sponsor: ICD (Publishing)
Starting Lineup:
Daderio, Cole, Chambers, Bottego, Pugh, Waller, Huron (c), Leblanc, Park, Estevan, Baldwin
Last season:

5th in Royal League
OFA Cup Fourth Round
Corradini Cup Third Round
UICA Competition - Did not enter

Fans: Paper Tree Town is the club of choice for most Kryosi immigrants, it seems. Tubrissians in general can't stand the club -- except locals, for obvious reasons -- however, and their fans are small in number. Some Osarians are fans, but they tend to be seen as "hipster" types, and often derided by rival fans.
Trivia: According to the OFA's coefficient rankings, Paper Tree Town are the weakest team in the King's League this season. Underdogs.

|Rapid Hearthlands |
Stadium: White Water Stadium (29000)
Manager: Raymond Ariaz
Captain: Giancarlo Ricci
Kit Manufacturer: Lynx
Shirt Sponsor: Red Cherry (Electronics)
Starting Lineup:
Ricci (c), Criscito, Pappalardo, Turnbull, Marin, Kimball, Carter, Moretti, Massey, Morrison, De Luca
Last season:

16th in King's League
OFA Cup Quarter Finals
Corradini Cup Second Round
UICA Competition - Did not enter

Fans: Hearthlands fans tend to be pretty low-key. Despite their relative success in the early years of professional football in Osarius, they have slipped away in recent times. Fans largely see the club as a "sleeping giant", but acknowledge that this won't change until the club gets a big financial boost.
Trivia: Rapid's 23 defeats last season equalled the record for most defeats for a non-relegated team in King's League history. Losers.

|Real Jraxville FC |
Stadium: JNV Arena (42000)
Manager: Anthony Yoah
Captain: Ayanna Barca-Carthy
Kit Manufacturer: Corradini
Shirt Sponsor: Dynakron (Electronics)
Starting Lineup:
Vito, Hauser, Nolan, Walker, Kurana, Rose, Rahman, Barca-Carthy (c), Pepito, Rains, Toledo
Last season:

11th in King's League
OFA Cup Fifth Round
Corradini Cup Third Round
UICA Competition - Did not enter

Fans: Jraxville fans sort of revel in their reputation as the bad guys of Osarian football, and are prone to arguments with rival fans they believe are jealous. They have high expectations for their team, but are not very critical when things don't go the way they expect them to.
Trivia: Anthony Yoah's side were the only team finishing in the bottom half of the table last season with a positive goal difference. Solid.

|Renneville United F.C. |
Stadium: Renneville Arena (38000)
Manager: Marcus Crow
Captain: Scott McLaughlin
Kit Manufacturer: Corradini
Shirt Sponsor: Kindeo (Computing)
Starting Lineup:
Briston, Shepherd, Eliseo, McLaughlin, Guter, Walsh, Racine, Dudley, Zamora, D'Agostine, Dhartz
Last season:

17th in King's League
OFA Cup Third Round
Corradini Cup Third Round
UICA Competition - Did not enter

Fans: Renneville have seen massive fluctuations in fortune of late, and their fans' self-deprecating mentality reflects that. They are a strange bunch, in that they don't mind whether they win or lose, so long as they are entertained.
Trivia: Renneville manager Marcus Crow re-registered as a player and made two appearances for his team last season "to make a point", despite being 51 years old. Desperate.

|Trelagstad FC |
Stadium: Trelland Road (12000)
Manager: Dean Atkinson
Captain: Fernandinho
Kit Manufacturer: Corradini
Shirt Sponsor: ONE Service (Energy)
Starting Lineup:
Palmer, Jones, Robinson, Lamb, Moreno, Cosar, Telo, Fernandinho (c), Eastmond, Milito, Albrighton
Last season:

14th in King's League
OFA Cup Runners Up
Corradini Cup Third Round
UICA Competition - Did not enter

Fans: While having the smallest fanbase of all the King's League teams, Trelagstad have one of the loudest. Their small stadium helps to hold the noise, making a very good atmosphere. They also enjoy a fairly sizeable cult following from the neutral ranks. Their underdog status, and determination to stick to their attacking principles has won over the nation in many ways.
Trivia: Trelagstad's six goal haul at The Cauldron last season represents the highest away score there in almost thirty years. Outstanding.

|Trothwands Evolution |
Stadium: Trothwands Terrordome (67000)
Manager: Mervyn Phillips
Captain: Emilio Morelli
Kit Manufacturer: Corradini
Shirt Sponsor: Ferro (Construction)
Starting Lineup:
Velasco, Rivera, Brady, Bartlett, Aquilani, Shazad, Morelli (c), Myron, Valleo, Helmuth, Trinidad
Last season:

8th in King's League
OFA Cup Third Round
Corradini Cup Semi Finals
UICA Competition - Did not enter

Fans: Most fans don't like Trothwands, and Trothwands fans don't care. Their welcoming home of controversial captain Malachi Lubret after Baptism of Fire 36 epitomised them, really. It's almost as if they enjoy being the most hated group in Osarian football. They don't make any steps to let rival fans feel welcome either.
Trivia: Last season Trothwands had the worst goal difference in the top half of the King's League with -11. Shocking.

|Utica United |
Stadium: The Ursinopolis (59000)
Manager: John Freeman
Captain: Jayson Dhanda
Kit Manufacturer: Corradini
Shirt Sponsor: E-Lete (Sportswear)
Starting Lineup:
Malsolo, Share, J. Harris, M. Harris, Brooke, Coby, Dhanda (c), Wilcox, Fay, Vitali, Speranzo
Last season:

6th in King's League
OFA Cup Fifth Round
Corradini Cup Quarter Finals
UICA Competition - Did not enter

Fans: Utica's fanbase these days seems to be primarily locals who support the University teams. This is good for visiting fans, who will be less likely to face trouble, and also for the team, who are more likely to sellout the stadium. Utica are also a popular choice for neutrals.
Trivia: Utica's controversial 2-3 home defeat at the hands of Burningham City late last season effectively kept the Tubrissians out of UICA competition this year. Unfortunate.

|Violia FC |
Stadium: Violet Temple (28000)
Manager: Oswaldo Garabona
Captain: Ramon Osmundo
Kit Manufacturer: Umas
Shirt Sponsor: Legenda (Electronics)
Starting Lineup:
Arias, Martinez, McCoy, Matteo, Gomesindo, Torres, Sims, Osmundo (c), Phelps, Valdez, Bonriou
Last season:

12th in King's League
OFA Cup Fifth Round
Corradini Cup Quarter Finals
UICA Competition - Did not enter

Fans: As you can probably guess from the stadium name, Violia fans tend to be Violetist… take from that what you will. Thankfully, there aren't TOO many of them.
Trivia: Violia outscored every other team in the bottom half of the league last season by at least seventeen goals. Deadly.

by **Southern Cynocephali** » Sat Jul 23, 2011 10:23 pm

Results and commentary from season available here: SCCPL Season 3.

Clubs Qualified from Southern Cynocephali (SCY):

TQCC:
Lilter United

GC:
Port Milne, Indica United, A.F.C. Rhohdah

FINAL STANDINGS - SCCPL Divortium Premier Standings

    Team                         P   W   D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
  1 Lilter United               38  28   8   2  70  20  +50  92
  2 Port Milne                  38  29   4   5  72  20  +52  91
  3 Indica United               38  28   5   5  82  26  +56  89
  4 A.F.C Rhohdah               38  24  10   4  63  19  +44  82
  5 Isereliet Invictas          38  19  10   9  64  40  +24  67
  6 Seiya                       38  16  11  11  35  27   +8  59
  7 Brienne                     38  15  11  12  39  30   +9  56
  8 Kerberos                    38  12  15  11  54  58   -4  51
  9 Port Crossoix               38  14   7  17  55  53   +2  49
 10 Asylcut & Cluwes            38  12  13  13  33  36   -3  49
 11 Lampsacus                   38  14   7  17  42  52  -10  49
 12 La Maddelena                38  13   6  19  65  70   -5  45
 13 Locri                       38  10  12  16  44  61  -17  42
 14 Cyprilium Town              38  11   9  18  30  52  -22  42
 15 Massalia                    38  10   9  19  35  49  -14  39
 16 Meropis                     38   9   9  20  37  69  -32  36
 17 Timaeus-Critias             38   9   6  23  26  57  -31  33
 18 Ceosceo                     38   6  10  22  30  58  -28  28
 19 Namtock                     38   7   7  24  16  47  -31  28
 20 Northern Wastes United      38   5   9  24  25  73  -48  24
    TQCC     GC

by **Osarius** » Sun Jul 24, 2011 4:38 am

King's League Final Standings

    Team                         P   W  D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
  1 Greeningham City F.C.       38  26  6   6  84  37  +47  84  C
  2 Firewood City F.C.          38  26  4   8  82  41  +41  82  TQCC
  3 Grasshoppers Turic FC       38  24  6   8  81  42  +39  78  GC
  4 Burningham City F.C.        38  24  5   9  71  29  +42  77  
  5 Hastmead Diamante CFC       38  23  6   9  76  42  +34  75  GC
  6 AFC Hollybrent              38  18 10  10  56  43  +13  64  
  7 Real Jraxville F.C.         38  19  6  13  53  43  +10  63  
  8 Cymrwell FC                 38  17  9  12  39  29  +10  60  
  9 Utica United F.C.           38  16 10  12  63  53  +10  58  GC
 10 Callisto City F.C.          38  15  6  17  56  63   -7  51  
 11 Trothwands Evolution        38  14  7  17  44  41   +3  49  
 12 Violia FC                   38  12  8  18  45  56  -11  44  
 13 Trelagstad FC               38  11  9  18  44  73  -29  42  
 14 Junipa Athletic F.C.        38  11  8  19  41  62  -21  41  
 15 Arcaea County F.C.          38  10  8  20  48  73  -25  38  
 16 Bowsston United FC          38   9  9  20  34  60  -26  36  
 17 FC United of Dynapolis      38   9  8  21  39  77  -38  35  
 18 Rapid Hearthlands           38  10  4  24  39  66  -27  34  R
 19 Renneville United F.C.      38   8  9  21  29  60  -31  33  R
 20 Paper Tree Town F.C.        38   4 10  24  21  55  -34  22  R

Greeningham City claim their first title in some time, providing a break -- a welcome one, to most fans -- from the dominance of their traditional rivals Firewood City. The title race came right down to the last day, and it was a late Pepito goal in the JNV Arena which prevented Firewood claiming the win they needed to stand a chance of taking the title home again. Ironically, it had been Pepito's late winner in Greeningham the previous week that had kept Firewood in with a chance at all. Elsewhere, Greeningham's 1-0 win over relegated Paper Tree Town in Barcho secured their championship.

At the other end of the table, FC United of Dynapolis secured survival with an away win over Renneville United -- who were subsequently condemned to another season in the second tier -- after taking an early lead and hanging on desperately thanks to some inspired, body-on-the-line defending at Renneville Stadium. Last season's Royal League champions were the only promoted side to be safe before the final matchday of the season, as Renneville's defeat in the Turic Thunderdome on the penultimate matchday meant the top flight newcomers were out of reach, despite their 6-1 hammering in the Elishat Stadium the same day.

The cup competitions threw up pseudo-surprises, as the two youngest teams in the league claimed the prizes, after coming ever so close a few years previous. Utica's Corradini Cup triumph over Trothwands Evolution seemed like a cruel trick of fate, pitting two teams battling to enter -- or in Trothwands' case, re-enter -- the upper echelons of the King's League, against each other, but the youngsters prevailed. Convincingly.

Corradini Cup Final
@ Mount Crown Stadium

Utica United		3-0	Trothwands Evolution
D. Speranzo (3')
A. Vitali (61')
J. Dhanda (72' pen)

Man-of-the-Match: Jayson Dhanda (Utica)

The OFA Cup was arguably not very surprising, considering the performances of both teams of late -- as they appear to have been battling for a top four spot in recent years -- but the absence of both Firewood and Greeningham was conspicuous, given their relative dominance of Osarian football in the past three seasons. As it turns out, both teams were eliminated in the semi finals, having been the odds-on choice for the final clash. Despite Sir George Pennant's "restructuring" at Burningham, and the introduction of more youth, it wasn't enough to stop Amandeep Sahota's well oiled machine. Perhaps galvanised by the return of old favourite Jordan Simpson, and the increased firepower the pacy winger brings, Hastmead were ruthless. Some will question whether the result is down to Hastmead's superiority on the day, or whether Burningham's younger defence -- Scos was injured, and Tracy suspended, forcing replacements -- simply couldn't handle the pressure of the occasion. Hastmead are certainly looking dangerous though, and next season they may be serious title contenders. Factoring in their display at Mount Crown Stadium against Burningham, and the losses about to be inflicted upon Greeningham and Firewood -- Fortunado, Ahmad, Watson and Wilson-Ouaddou among others -- and Burningham and Turic seemingly still in a transitional period, a younger side like Hastmead may well be best positioned to establish a new era of dominance in the King's League.

Osarian Football Association Cup Final
@ Mount Crown Stadium

Hastmead Diamante	4-1		Burningham City
B. Martin (14', 38')			M. Cassetti (51')
N. van der Smeejin (67')
J. Simpson (82')

Man-of-the-Match: Jordan Simpson (Hastmead)

Next season, the OFA intends to re-instate the Phoenix Cup -- currently on a hiatus of sorts -- and there will be more rule changes, apparently. The goals scored experiment did yield more exciting games, and was popular, which leads us to believe it will stay, but teams complained about the presence of the All-Stars, and how they weakened the team. With an actual trophy up for grabs, those grumbles and groans have now become actual complaints. So, as a compromise, the All-Star game is to be made a one-off charity event to be played against the King's League champions, while the Queen's Shield will now be contested by the two cup winners.

The Phoenix Cup is set to continue in a similar format to before, but rumours are flying around that it will now be a 7-a-side tournament held indoor at the Benevolence Bowl. This is just speculation at present, but it has been missed on the Osarian calendar, and with the quality of teams set to be involved, it promises to be an exciting tournament either way.

International Qualifiers
TQCC: Greeningham City, Firewood City
GC: Grasshoppers Turic, Hastmead Diamante, Utica United
AFI: Greeningham City (as King's League Champions, if invited)
CC: Hastmead Diamante (as OFA Cup holders)

UICA Stadium Bids

TQCC: Mount Crown Stadium, Burningham (98,000); Elishat Stadium, Burningham (72,000)
GC: Benevolence Bowl, Dynapolis (67,000); The Ursinopolis, Utica (59,000)

by **Commerce Heights** » Sun Jul 24, 2011 8:32 am

Thirteenth Aeropag Football Invitational

Invitees
The Paripana Sporting Council again invited sixteen teams to this edition of the Aeropag Football Invitational. With the increasing number of competitive leagues in the world, the tournament rules were altered so that teams from outside UICA’s top sixteen associations may be invited as seeded teams, which in this edition resulted in Zhevassi and Miago City being seeded. Though Zamba Torpedoes had originally been sent an invitation, they were replaced by Ladysmith FC from the virtually-unknown Azuran league after failing to respond in time; this may have been caused by a temporal anomaly of some sort as they claim to have responded well before the tournament was actually held. Further controversy was created by the Valladar Football Association (not to be confused with their Vanorian and Virabi counterparts) when they established a tournament with strikingly similar characteristics to the Invitational; after a few PSC representatives gave them funny looks, they decided to do something slightly more original in the future and were even kind enough to release Globe Cup champions Metropolis Alligators to play in this competition.

SEEDED

CF Aéropag (PSC)
Host club
Eighth appearance (first in AFI 6) · Best: Third place, AFI 8
Nicknames: le Bleu-et-Orange, les Olympiens, les Manchots
Home venue: Stade de la Tour olympique, Aéropag (capacity 196 812)
Kit colors: Blue shirt, orange shorts

Ranca Toco (CAF)
TakilQuip Champions’ Cup 32 champion
Second appearance · Champion, AFI 11
Nickname: os Sarrafeiros
Home venue: Presídio, Carandirú City (capacity 75 000)
Kit colors: Purple shirt with yellow stripes, purple shorts

Metropolis Alligators (VLD)
Globe Cup 29 champion
Début appearance · Ninth club from Valladares
Nicknames: los Caimanes, los Verdiazules, el Titán
Home venue: Metropolis Dome, Metropolis (capacity 65 000)
Kit colors: Green shirt with light blue hoops, black shorts

Ojedo Cerro (AGU)
Liga Aguazuleña champion
Début appearance · Third club from Aguazul
Nicknames: none
Home venue: Estadio Sango, San Pablo (capacity 23 000)
Kit colors: Silver and white

Battle (ZRB)
Duke League champion
Third appearance (first in AFI 6) · Best: Sixth place, AFI 7
Nickname: the Red Stripes
Home venue: Kazis Treta Stadium, Battle, Kampis Batalidis (capacity 85 000)
Kit colors: White shirt with red stripe, red shorts

Corcaigh (SNO)
Sorthern Football League First Division champion
Début appearance · Eleventh club from Sorthern Northland
Nickname: the Rebels
Home venue: Páirc Uí Rinn, Corcaigh (capacity 70 000)
Kit colors: Red with white sleeves

Zhevassi (KPZ)
KPFA League First Division champion
Third appearance · Fifteenth place, AFIs 6 and 12
Nickname: the Galacticos
Home venue: Graha’ajat Stidiyama, Zhevassi, Pazhujebu (capacity 79 000)
Kit colors: Light blue shirt with orange stripe

Miago City (MYT)
Mytanar Takillega champion
Début appearance · Second club from Mytannion
Nicknames: Citteh, the Big Smoke
Home venue: Miago Park, Aston, Miago (capacity 30 000)
Kit colors: Black, red, and white

UNSEEDED

FC Mildrid (ERA)
Erathore Seria-A champion
Fourth appearance (first in AFI 10) · Best: Runner-up, AFI 10
Nicknames: los Galácticos, los Blancos
Home venue: Stadio del Mar, Mildrid (capacity 115 000)
Kit colors: White with blue trim

Iturributa United (ASG)
Astograthian Football League First Division champion
Début appearance · Third club from Astograth
Nickname: Zarklat Bandaka / the Scarlet Stripes
Home venue: Old City Stadium, Iturributa (capacity 72 000)
Kit colors: White shirt with red diagonal stripe, red shorts

Jan Mayen Islanders (PIS)
FPIFA Federation League Divisjon One champion
Second appearance · Fourteenth place, AFI 12
Nicknames: the Islanders
Home venue: Victoria Stadium, Jan Mayen, Norscelt (capacity 51 293)
Kit colors: Purple with white stripe

Athens Town (CVC)
Citiz King’s League champion
Début appearance · First club from Civil Citizenry
Nicknames: none
Home venue: Red Circle Arena, Athenstoft (capacity 82 500)
Kit colors: Dark blue with light blue hoops and white sides

Lilter United (SCY)
Southern Cynocephali Congressus Pesball League champion
Second appearance · Tenth place, AFI 12
Nicknames: none
Home venue: Bigorre Stadium, Bigorre, Lilter (capacity 72 597)
Kit colors: Orange shirt with black diagonal stripe, black shorts

Red Star Kemenovsk FC (CHK)
Chetkosk Association Football Premier League champion
Début appearance · First club from Chetkosk
Nickname: the Scarlets
Home venue: Dezeny Stadiom, Kemenovsk (capactiy 76 300)
Kit colors: Red and black stripes

Thaplace City Tigers (STX)
Stuffed Taxidermists First Division champion
Début appearance · First club from Stuffed Taxidermists
Nickname: TCT
Home venue: Thaplace International Stadium, Thaplace (capacity 125 000)
Kit colors: Red, orange, and white

Ladysmith FC (AZR)
Poinsettia Cup champion
Début appearance · First club from Azura
Nicknames: the Roving Reds
Home venue: Ladysmith Proving Grounds, Ladysmith (capacity 53 250)
Kit colors: Black and red

Draw
With sixteen teams, the format of the group stage would be four groups of four, with each team playing all of its group opponents once. Champions’ Cup winner Ranca Toco was placed in Group A and Globe Cup winner Metropolis Alligators was placed in Group B.

GROUP A: Ranca Toco, Zhevassi, Ladysmith FC, FC Mildrid
GROUP B: Metropolis Alligators, CF Aéropag, Iturributa United, Lilter United
GROUP C: Ojedo Cerro, Corcaigh, Jan Mayen Islanders, Athens Town
GROUP D: Battle, Miago City, Red Star Kemenovsk FC, Thaplace City Tigers

Group stage
The group standings were determined, in order, by points, head-to-head result, goal difference, goals scored, and fair play standings. The winner of each group advanced to the playoff bracket (for 1st–4th place), the runner-up to the consolation bracket (for 5th–8th place), the third-placed team to the classification bracket (for 9th–12th place), and the fourth-placed team to the kindoff bracket (for 13th–16th place).

GROUP A
Zhevassi 1–1 Ladysmith FC
FC Mildrid 0–3 Ranca Toco
Ranca Toco 1–1 Zhevassi
Ladysmith FC 1–2 FC Mildrid
Ladysmith FC 0–0 Ranca Toco
Zhevassi 2–0 FC Mildrid

⁠ Group A Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Ranca Toco 3 1 2 0 4 1 +3 5
2 Zhevassi 3 1 2 0 4 2 +2 5
3 FC Mildrid 3 1 0 2 2 6 −4 3
4 Ladysmith FC 3 0 2 1 2 3 −1 2
Ranca Toco ahead of Zhevassi on goal difference

GROUP B
CF Aéropag 1–1 Iturributa United
Lilter United 0–1 Metropolis Alligators
Metropolis Alligators 2–2 CF Aéropag
Iturributa United 1–0 Lilter United
Iturributa United 1–3 Metropolis Alligators
CF Aéropag 2–0 Lilter United

⁠ Group B Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Metropolis Alligators 3 2 1 0 6 3 +3 7
2 CF Aéropag 3 1 2 0 5 3 +2 5
3 Iturributa United 3 1 1 1 3 4 −1 4
4 Lilter United 3 0 0 3 0 4 −4 0
⁠

GROUP C
Corcaigh 2–0 Jan Mayen Islanders
Athens Town 0–0 Ojedo Cerro
Ojedo Cerro 1–1 Corcaigh
Jan Mayen Islanders 2–0 Athens Town
Jan Mayen Islanders 1–0 Ojedo Cerro
Corcaigh 2–1 Athens Town

Group C Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Corcaigh 3 2 1 0 5 2 +3 7
2 Jan Mayen Islanders 3 2 0 1 3 2 +1 6
3 Ojedo Cerro 3 0 2 1 1 2 −1 2
4 Athens Town 3 0 1 2 1 4 −3 1

GROUP D
Miago City 3–1 Red Star Kemenovsk FC
Thaplace City Tigers 1–2 Battle
Battle 2–2 Miago City
Red Star Kemenovsk FC 2–1 Thaplace City Tigers
Red Star Kemenovsk FC 1–0 Battle
Miago City 2–0 Thaplace City Tigers

Group D Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Miago City 3 2 1 0 7 3 +4 7
2 Red Star Kemenovsk FC 3 2 0 1 4 4 0 6
3 Battle 3 1 1 1 4 4 0 4
4 Thaplace City Tigers 3 0 0 3 2 6 −4 0

Kindoff bracket
The kindoff was appropriately contested by the two teams which had lost all four of their games at the Invitational, with repeat participants Lilter United earning their first win at the expense of the débutants from Stuffed Taxidermists. Ladysmith FC, a team which has yet to make its first appearance in UICA competition, impressed by holding the world champions Ranca Toco scoreless and only losing a single match in ninety minutes, but the draws, extra-time defeats and ultimately a penalty shootout relegated them to fourteenth position. Athens Town, the beneficiaries of the latter, went home with only one win and thirteenth place, though any higher placing would have been flattering to the champions of the other King’s League.

SEMIFINALS
Ladysmith FC 0–0 Thaplace City Tigers (1–0 aet)
Lilter United 1–2 Athens Town
KINDOFF: Thaplace City Tigers 1–2 Lilter United
THIRTEENTH PLACE MATCH: Ladysmith FC 1–1 Athens Town (1–1 aet · 3–4 pen)

Classification bracket
Battle and Iturributa United both managed to stumble into the classification bracket despite poor performances by virtue of being drawn with teams whose group stage performances were even poorer. In the eleventh place match, the Red Stripes decisively defeated the Scarlet Stripes, a result which may seem harsh as the two sides look very similar. Though still not living up to their sky-high expectations, FC Mildrid did improve upon their performance in the last two seasons’ Invitationals, finishing tenth with a loss to fellow underperformers Ojedo Cerro.

SEMIFINALS
FC Mildrid 3–2 Battle
Iturributa United 0–2 Ojedo Cerro
ELEVENTH PLACE MATCH: Battle 3–0 Iturributa United
NINTH PLACE MATCH: FC Mildrid 0–1 Ojedo Cerro

Consolation bracket
Jan Mayen Islanders halved their position from last season, finishing seventh after defeating a Red Star Kemenovsk side motivated in the wake of their 3–0 loss to Zhevassi. Zhevassi themselves were stunned in the next match, losing fifth place to a CF Aéropag team that, in an incredible reversal of their usual form, finished the competition undefeated.

SEMIFINALS
Zhevassi 3–0 Red Star Kemenovsk FC
CF Aéropag 3–2 Jan Mayen Islanders
SEVENTH PLACE MATCH: Red Star Kemenovsk FC 0–1 Jan Mayen Islanders
FIFTH PLACE MATCH: Zhevassi 0–1 CF Aéropag

Playoff bracket
Miago City nearly lived up to the unrealistic expectations of Mytanar clubs set by Atletik Thessia’s second-place run, but were unable to defeat either the Champions’ Cup or Globe Cup champions and ultimately finished outside the medals. Metropolis Alligators, the first Valladar club to enter the tournament in five seasons, was upset in the semifinals by the token Sorthern club Corcaigh, who proved to be not quite as token as usual as they became the first Sorthern club to reach the final in twelve attempts. Corcaigh even managed to hold the world champions to a scoreless draw, but were drawn into an argument by their opponents over whether kicks from the penalty mark are a fair way to decide a final, which left their penalty takers distracted and allowed Ranca Toco to become the first team to win the Aeropag Football Invitational twice.

SEMIFINALS
Ranca Toco 2–0 Miago City
Metropolis Alligators 1–2 Corcaigh
THIRD PLACE MATCH: Miago City 0–1 Metropolis Alligators
FINAL: Ranca Toco 0–0 Corcaigh (0–0 aet · 4–2 pen)

Final classification
The PSC elected to increase the pool of prize money from 124.5 kg Au to 154 kg Au, in order to reflect the tournament’s lofty stature (in the minds of PSC executives, at least) as the longest-running global club competition outside of UICA. In addition to the prize money, each team receives the newly-revamped set of goody bags as a reward for participation. The amount of goodies on offer varies according to placement, with a total cash value of 109.3 g Au for teams in the kindoff bracket, 198.4 g for teams in the classification bracket, 249 g for teams in the consolation bracket, and 490 g for teams in the playoff bracket. Teams finishing first, second, and third receive the appropriate medals, teams finishing first through fourth are awarded trophies of varying size, and teams finishing fifth or lower get a commemorative plaque.

⁠ G   Ranca Toco                 20.0 kg Au
 S   Corcaigh                   18.0
 B   Metropolis Alligators      16.0
 4   Miago City                 14.0
 5   CF Aéropag                 12.0
 6   Zhevassi                   11.0
 7   Jan Mayen Islanders        10.0
 8   Red Star Kemenovsk FC       9.0
 9   Ojedo Cerro                 8.0
10   FC Mildrid                  7.0
11   Battle                      6.0
12   Iturributa United           5.5
13   Athens Town                 5.0
14   Ladysmith FC                4.5
15   Lilter United               4.0
16   Thaplace City Tigers        4.0

Academy Football League 2206–07 Regular Season

The Academy Football League was reconfigured for the 2206–07 season with the addition of the Citiz Royal Conference, composed of twelve institutions from Civil Citizenry, and its accompanying trophy game, the Crown Cup. The conference pairings were drawn once again at the start of the season, with the following outcome:

Highland Conference–Clover League Conference
Clover League Conference–Founders Conference
Founders Conference–Archipelagic Conference
Archipelagic Conference–Heartland Conference
Heartland Conference–Ad’ihani Conference
Ad’ihani Conference–Big State Conference
Big State Conference–Citiz Royal Conference
Citiz Royal Conference–Independent Twelve Consolidated Athletic Conference
Independent Twelve Consolidated Athletic Conference–Highland Conference

Conference standings
Teams with a greater number of wins than losses are eligible for invitation to trophy games. Conference champions are eligible for invitation regardless of their record.

⁠   Ad’ihani Conference                      Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts
 1 Flitton University                        46   26   8  12    87   59  +28    86  Champion
 2 Technical Institute at Dalinn             46   20  16  10    66   45  +21    76  Eligible
 3 Technical Institute at Hatton             46   20  12  14    72   64   +8    72  Eligible
 4 Altsend Southern University               46   20  10  16    52   44   +8    70  Eligible
 5 Hatton Medical College                    46   19  13  14    68   53  +15    70  Eligible
 6 University of Science and Maths           46   18  14  14    58   50   +8    68  Eligible
 7 French University, Dz’ai                  46   18  10  18    68   68    0    64
 8 Navon Beach University                    46   17  13  16    77   77    0    64  Eligible
 9 City of Ad’ihan University                46   16  12  18    68   75   −7    60
10 Stanley College                           46   15  15  16    53   56   −3    60
11 Dullham Technology University             46   12  21  13    52   47   +5    57
12 Dalinn College of Journalism              46   13  16  17    69   75   −6    55

   Archipelagic Conference                  Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts
 1 Akademe Komentárire Espórtire             46   20  16  10    63   50  +13    76  Champion
 2 Frontier College                          46   20  10  16    59   50   +9    70  Eligible
 3 Melbiner Kunstbibliothek                  46   19  13  14    57   50   +7    70  Eligible
 4 Aeropag Architectural Institute           46   19  11  16    66   71   −5    68  Eligible
 5 Oldbridge Sports Development              46   14  22  10    44   35   +9    64  Eligible
 6 University of Grand Island                46   17  12  17    67   68   −1    63
 7 University of Riverston                   46   15  15  16    59   59    0    60
 8 Prontera School of Mines                  46   16  11  19    63   65   −2    59
 9 French University, Modna Nord             46   14  16  16    38   36   +2    58
10 University of Uropia                      46   14  13  19    48   61  −13    55
11 Sokojito Gwahag Akademi                   46   13  10  23    36   57  −21    49
12 Foreign Studies College of Ad’ihan        46   11  16  19    47   56   −9    49

   Big State Conference                     Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts
 1 Bolonza State University                  46   22  11  13    88   76  +12    77  Champion
 2 MegOil Technical College                  46   18  18  10    37   28   +9    72  Eligible
 3 Florentine University                     46   20  10  16    87   69  +18    70  Eligible
 4 Napole National University                46   19  10  17    45   47   −2    67  Eligible
 5 National Imperium College                 46   16  16  14    40   37   +3    64  Eligible
 6 Krozile State University                  46   19   6  21    52   47   +5    63
 7 Husoni State University                   46   16  13  17    55   55    0    61
 8 Hughton University                        46   13  18  15    58   66   −8    57
 9 Yui State College                         46   14  13  19    53   69  −16    55
10 Janus University                          46   12  16  18    63   78  −15    52
11 Brighton College                          46   11  13  22    50   66  −16    46
12 South Pezza University                    46   10  13  23    68   91  −23    43

   Citiz Royal Conference                   Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts
 1 Touffer University                        46   24  13   9    77   52  +25    85  Champion
 2 Vendrall University                       46   21   8  17    68   57  +11    71  Eligible
 3 Cougar University                         46   18  11  17    64   67   −3    65  Eligible
 4 Crewiname University                      46   16  14  16    70   74   −4    62
 5 New Athens University                     46   16  11  19    60   69   −9    59
 6 Rizzo Landing University                  46   15  12  19    57   68  −11    57
 7 Seaway University                         46   14  14  18    42   48   −6    56
 8 Bartewick National University             46   14  13  19    66   77  −11    55
 9 Hatchgreen University                     46   13  16  17    41   46   −5    55
10 East Grafalee University                  46   12  17  17    56   62   −6    53
11 Bartewick Grafalee                        46    9  18  19    34   53  −19    45
12 Coastal Citiz University                  46    9  15  22    43   63  −20    42

   Clover League Conference                 Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts
 1 Imperial College Academy                  46   22   9  15    69   58  +11    75  Champion
 2 Borgia Precentius University              46   20  11  15    73   61  +12    71  Eligible
 3 Bessemer College                          46   17  10  19    75   91  −16    61
 4 Tesesta College                           46   16  13  17    45   47   −2    61*
 5 Versailles-Cabila University              46   16  13  17    43   40   +3    61*
 6 Dale College                              46   16  12  18    43   51   −8    60
 7 Valley University                         46   16   9  21    72   89  −17    57
 8 Napole University                         46   14   9  23    64   81  −17    51
 9 Vardin Hamlet College                     46   12  14  20    41   68  −27    50
10 Palace University                         46   14   7  25    81   91  −10    49
11 Yui University                            46   12  11  23    71   94  −23    47
12 Augustus Italiana Academy                 46   10  14  22    55   69  −14    44
* Tesesta College ahead of Versailles-Cabila University on head-to-head points

   Founders Conference                      Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts
 1 Novaria Technical Institute               46   24  12  10    72   47  +25    84  Champion
 2 Akademie der Cambridge                    46   22  11  13    60   50  +10    77  Eligible
 3 Woodruff Culinary Institute               46   21  10  15    58   46  +12    73  Eligible
 4 University of Konila                      46   19  15  12    57   46  +11    72  Eligible
 5 Easthampton College                       46   19  14  13    62   51  +11    71  Eligible
 6 Akademe Teknólogire Kolumbem              46   20   9  17    62   46  +16    69  Eligible
 7 Evestigatus Institute of the Arts         46   17  16  13    40   36   +4    67  Eligible
 8 Portland Business Library                 46   18   9  19    53   52   +1    63*
 9 Paruvia Institute of Technology           46   18   9  19    45   47   −2    63*
10 Van Prooijen University                   46   17  11  18    78   82   −4    62
11 Great Northern University                 46   15  16  15    56   48   +8    61
12 Lusambo Academy of Science                46   14  15  17    45   44   +1    57
* Portland Business Library ahead of Paruvia Institute of Technology on head-to-head points

   Heartland Conference                     Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts
 1 Florentine School of Typography           46   22   9  15    81   61  +20    75  Champion
 2 Midway University                         46   18  13  15    71   61  +10    67  Eligible
 3 University of Neshoba                     46   17  14  15    47   48   −1    65  Eligible
 4 University of Columbia                    46   19   6  21    58   65   −7    63
 5 Floral University                         46   16  13  17    64   69   −5    61
 6 University of Alexandria                  46   15  16  15    66   59   +7    61
 7 University of Paruvia                     46   14  16  16    45   50   −5    58
 8 Washington World Academy                  46   16   9  21    38   52  −14    57
 9 Sonoma Technical Institute                46   13  14  19    35   45  −10    53
10 Hooker University                         46   13  13  20    48   57   −9    52
11 Reston College                            46   13  12  21    56   78  −22    51
12 Academy of Ilium                          46   12  12  22    58   83  −25    48
 
   Highland Conference                      Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts
 1 University of East Koveria                46   31   5  10   125   66  +59    98  Champion
 2 Jamaica University                        46   26   8  12    76   53  +23    86  Eligible
 3 Solara Academy                            46   23  12  11    67   51  +16    81  Eligible
 4 Spalding University                       46   22  10  14    94   76  +18    76  Eligible
 5 University of Solara                      46   19  14  13    70   63   +7    71  Eligible
 6 Normaton Academy                          46   18  16  12    68   60   +8    70  Eligible
 7 University of Sonoma                      46   19  12  15   112   85  +27    69  Eligible
 8 San Solari University                     46   14  17  15    62   64   −2    59
 9 Mountainside University                   46   13  15  18    46   57  −11    54
10 Sonobago Akademi                          46   11  19  16    41   57  −16    52
11 University of Hyatt                       46   13  11  22    45   62  −17    50
12 Yuba University                           46    8  14  24    56   91  −35    38

   Ind. Twelve Consolidated Athletic Conf.  Pld    W   D   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts
 1 Gras-Foren University                     46   24  12  10    64   46  +18    84  Champion
 2 Lake Empress University                   46   22  11  13    96   74  +22    77  Eligible
 3 Southern College                          46   19  16  11    57   43  +14    73  Eligible
 4 Krozuy Military Institute                 46   18  15  13    46   41   +5    69  Eligible
 5 Modi-Cube One Design College              46   18  10  18    79   72   +7    64
 6 Marentia State College                    46   16  15  15    42   38   +4    63  Eligible
 7 Opili College                             46   17  10  19    57   64   −7    61
 8 Greystone University                      46   16  12  18    78   67  +11    60
 9 Garbagnate Milanese University            46   15  12  19    72   77   −5    57
10 Illyster College                          46   14  14  18    77   93  −16    56
11 Apolln City University of the Arts        46   14  12  20    76   98  −22    54
12 Caffron Christian College                 46   15   8  23    47   54   −7    53

Basic Schedule Comparison
Teams with a BSC score within 5% of the top-ranked team qualify for the Championship Playoff. If no team has a score within 5% of the top-ranked team, as was the case this season, the top-ranked team receives a direct invitation to the Championship Trophy, and any team with a score within 5% of the second-ranked team qualifies for the Championship Playoff.

⁠   Team                               Conf.   Score    Diff.
 1 University of East Koveria          Hig    63.27            Championship Trophy
 2 Jamaica University                  Hig    59.27            Championship Playoff
 3 Novaria Technical Institute         Fou    58.67    −1.0%   Championship Playoff
 4 Solara Academy                      Hig    57.61    −2.8%   Championship Playoff
 5 Gras-Foren University               ITC    57.46    −3.1%   Championship Playoff
 6 Flitton University                  Adn    57.08    −3.7%   Championship Playoff
 7 Akademie der Cambridge              Fou    56.34    −5.0%   Championship Playoff
 8 Spalding University                 Hig    55.94    −5.6%
 9 Touffer University                  CRC    55.49    −6.4%
10 Imperial College Academy            CLC    55.39    −6.6%
11 Lake Empress University             ITC    55.12    −7.0%
12 Woodruff Culinary Institute         Fou    55.00    −7.2%
13 Akademe Komentárire Espórtire       Arc    54.92    −7.3%
14 University of Konila                Fou    54.67    −7.8%
15 Easthampton College                 Fou    54.34    −8.3%
16 University of Solara                Hig    54.27    −8.4%
17 Borgia Precentius University        CLC    54.05    −8.8%
18 Normaton Academy                    Hig    53.94    −9.0%
19 Southern College                    ITC    53.79    −9.3%
20 Technical Institute at Dalinn       Adn    53.75    −9.3%
21 Akademe Teknólogire Kolumbem        Fou    53.67    −9.5%
22 University of Sonoma                Hig    53.61    −9.6%
23 Florentine School of Typography     Hea    53.46    −9.8%
24 Evestigatus Institute of the Arts   Fou    53.00   −10.6%
25 Bolonza State University            BSC    52.96   −10.7%

As six teams qualified for the Championship Playoff, the top two teams—Jamaica University and Novaria Technical Institute—receive byes to the second round, and the remaining four teams will play in the first round. Four different conferences are represented in the playoff, with the ITCAC’s Gras-Foren University being the first institution from Tarrentum to reach this stage.

Championship Playoff, First Round
Match 1: (5) Gras-Foren University–(6) Flitton University — ESP Borgia Sportplex, Napoliroma, TARRENTUM
Match 2: (4) Solara Academy–(7) Akademie der Cambridge — Crewiname Field, Crewiname, CIVIL CITIZENRY
Championship Playoff, Second Round
Match 3: (2) Jamaica University–winner match 1 — Protectorate Stadium, Ad’ihan, AD’IHAN
Match 4: (3) Novaria Technical Institute–winner match 2 — Anaphase Alchemy Stadium, Sonoma Center
Championship Playoff Final: winner match 3–winner match 4 — Olympic Tower Stadium, Aeropag
Championship Trophy: (1) University of East Koveria–winner Playoff Final — Metropolitan Stadium, Commerce Heights

The selections for other trophies:
Olympian Trophy: loser Playoff Final–(9) Touffer University — Olympic Tower Stadium, Aeropag
President’s Trophy: loser match 3–(10) Imperial College Academy — Protectorate Stadium, Ad’ihan, AD’IHAN
Copper Trophy: loser match 4–(13) Akademe Komentárire Espórtire — Anaphase Alchemy Stadium, Sonoma Center
Italiana Trophy: loser match 1–(8) Spalding University — ESP Borgia Sportplex, Napoliroma, TARRENTUM
Crown Cup: loser match 2–(11) Lake Empress University — Crewiname Field, Crewiname, CIVIL CITIZENRY
Mountain Trophy: (12) Woodruff Culinary Institute–(16) University of Solara — Sokojito Überdome, Sokojito Dosi
Prime Minister’s Trophy: (14) University of Konila–(20) Technical Institute at Dalinn — Bridge Road, Oldbridge, AD’IHAN
Metropolitan Trophy: (15) Easthampton College–(18) Normaton Academy — The Caldera, Sonoma City
Platinum Trophy: (17) Borgia Precentius University–(19) Southern College — Imperium Stadium, Napoliroma, TARRENTUM
Charity Trophy: (21) Akademe Teknólogire Kolumbem–(25) Bolonza State University — Alesanka Park, Yuba
Airport Trophy: (22) University of Sonoma–Frontier College — Stade Aéroport, Airport City, AD’IHAN
Oriental Trophy: (23) Florentine School of Typography–Melbiner Kunstbibliothek — stádie:qs, Savana
Heritage Trophy: (24) Evestigatus Institute of the Arts–Midway University — Stádie Montánire, High Mountain

by **Commerce Heights** » Sun Jul 24, 2011 12:04 pm

The deadline for entry to TakilQuip Champions’ Cup 33 and AalborgPettersen Series B Champions’ Cup 30 is now confirmed to be 16:00 UTC on Sunday, 2011-07-31.

by **Polar Islandstates** » Sun Jul 24, 2011 12:47 pm

Last day finishes don't get much more heartbreaking than that, let's take a look...

MATCHDAY 21
Red Star Severny 2-1 FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla
North Star Grímsey 0-1 RSK Longyearbyen Town
Jan Mayen Islanders 2-1 SK Franz Josef City
FC Torshavn 2-0 Yuzhny Equinox FC
Koppen Rig Force 2-2 FC Axel Heiburg
SK Aasiaat Harbour 2-4 FC Cape St Paul
Resolute Storm 1913 FC 2-0 FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls
East Franz Athletic 5-1 FC Solovetsky Monastery
The second high-profile fixture between the two previous league champions, SK and the Islanders has ended in another victory for Jan Mayen, proving yet again that they can work so well together as a team when they need to. Vagn Rosenmeyer added to his total for the season so far, scoring twice as lowly Resolute surprised high-flying Surtsey at home, and East Franz continue their charge with a fine win at home to Solovetsky.

MATCHDAY 22
RSK Longyearbyen Town 0-5 Red Star Severny
SK Franz Josef City 5-1 FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla
Yuzhny Equinox FC 0-1 North Star Grímsey
FC Axel Heiburg 2-3 Jan Mayen Islanders
FC Cape St Paul 0-0 FC Torshavn
FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls 1-1 Koppen Rig Force
FC Solovetsky Monastery 0-1 SK Aasiaat Harbour
East Franz Athletic 1-0 Resolute Storm 1913 FC
Red Star produce a wonderful performance away at Longyearbyen, knowing them for five goals and sweeping them away. SK bounce back from last weekend, producing a stunning display of attacking football score five goals against Bjarnarey, with a different scorer for each goal. Elsewhere, a double from Aer ensured Jan Mayen just kept their noses clean at Axel Heiburg, and East Franz beat a determined Resolute team 1-0 to heap more pressure on the Storm. In the relegation six-pointer at Commerce Park, North Star grab a vital three points against Yuzhny.

MATCHDAY 23
Red Star Severny 1-3 SK Franz Josef City
RSK Longyearbyen Town 1-1 Yuzhny Equinox FC
FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla 1-1 FC Axel Heiburg
North Star Grímsey 0-1 FC Cape St Paul
Jan Mayen Islanders 3-1 FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls
FC Torshavn 1-4 FC Solovetsky Monastery
Koppen Rig Force 1-0 East Franz Athletic
SK Aasiaat Harbour 0-0 Resolute Storm 1913 FC
Stop the presses, East Franz have lost, and I don't think anybody was expecting who would be the team to do it again, a quick goal in the second half from Zacharias Juul sealing the points for Koppen Rig. SK and Jan Mayen both win to try and capitalise on that mistake by East Franz. There are also wins for St Paul and Solovetsky.

MATCHDAY 24
Yuzhny Equinox FC 0-0 Red Star Severny
FC Axel Heiburg 5-8 SK Franz Josef City
FC Cape St Paul 0-1 RSK Longyearbyen Town
FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls 2-1 FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla
FC Solovetsky Monastery 1-2 North Star Grímsey
East Franz Athletic 3-0 Jan Mayen Islanders
Resolute Storm 1913 FC 0-0 FC Torshavn
SK Aasiaat Harbour 2-1 Koppen Rig Force
Every now and then, this league throws up some spectacular results, none more here at Axel Torvig Park today as Axel Heiburg score five past SK, only to concede eight themselves. Hat-tricks for both Ormache and Kjaer went some way to sinking the poor Heiburg fans, who must have thought they had a famous victory at 4-1 up, Niek van der Zwan with four assists for Axel Heiburg. In the battle at the top of the table however, East Franz found themselves carved open several times, but a lack of composure up front for Jan Mayen meant they got away with it, and scored three goals themselves on the counter-attacks. That result could be vital come the end of the season. North Star are also making a habit of beating their fellow strugglers away, as Victor Brexio scores twice to beat Solovetsky.

LATITUDE CUP Quarter Finals
FC Cape St Paul 1-2 Resolute Storm 1913 FC
SK Franz Josef City 1-0 Atammik Zenith FK
Jan Mayen Islanders 3-1 Scapa Bay Rovers
RSK Longyearbyen Town 0-0 FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls (0-1 AET)
So the two biggest teams avoid each other in the draw and both progress, leaving the dream of an SK-Jan Mayen final still alive. Atammik and Scapa Bay were the vanquished foes on this occasion, leaving an all Divisjon One set of semi finalists. Resolute Storm relying on new signing Vagn Rosenmeyer once again to score the winning goal again FC Cape St Paul, whilst Surtsey required extra time to progress at the expense of Longyearbyen.

MATCHDAY 25
Red Star Severny 4-2 FC Axel Heiburg
Yuzhny Equinox FC 1-2 FC Cape St Paul
SK Franz Josef City 1-0 FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls
RSK Longyearbyen Town 2-0 FC Solovetsky Monastery
FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla 1-2 East Franz Athletic
North Star Grímsey 1-0 Resolute Storm 1913 FC
Jan Mayen Islanders 8-3 SK Aasiaat Harbour
FC Torshavn 0-0 Koppen Rig Force
Anything SK can do, Jan Mayen can do too, and they set out to prove it with an 8-3 annihilation of Aasiaat, Cone and Aer both scoring handsomely. Striking crisis? What striking crisis... SK need a late goal from Irndtor to beat a spirited Surtsey team, whilst youngster Diedrich Kvitchenko and Pierre Arribagé score the goals that seal another win for East Franz against Bjarnarey. The second derby of the season in Torshavn was much hyped, but alas, finished a tense goalless draw.

MATCHDAY 26
FC Cape St Paul 1-1 Red Star Severny
FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls 0-1 FC Axel Heiburg
FC Solovetsky Monastery 3-2 Yuzhny Equinox FC
East Franz Athletic 1-1 SK Franz Josef City
Resolute Storm 1913 FC 1-1 RSK Longyearbyen Town
SK Aasiaat Harbour 0-0 FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla
Koppen Rig Force 0-1 North Star Grímsey
FC Torshavn 1-3 Jan Mayen Islanders
All eyes on Franz Josef City today, for the battle of Elfsteijn Channel, but a goal apiece in the second half for Fjorrisen and Gyulla means it ends in a well-earned 1-1 draw. Jan Mayen leap to take full advantage of this with a 3-1 win in Torshavn, who are slipping down the table now, Jan Mayen now lie one point ahead of East Franz however, and a third consecutive title is within their grasp. FC Cape St Paul continue their late surge with a well deserved draw against a determined looking Severny side, and Solovetsky seal what could be a really important victory with a 3-2 win against Yuzhny, Terns keeper Dmitri Karlsson looking powerless to help his team stay up this year with a defence that leaky in front of him. North star also win a crucial relegation six-pointer with a win over Koppen Rig.

MATCHDAY 27
Red Star Severny 2-0 FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls
FC Cape St Paul 1-0 FC Solovetsky Monastery
FC Axel Heiburg 1-2 East Franz Athletic
Yuzhny Equinox FC 0-0 Resolute Storm 1913 FC
SK Franz Josef City 3-2 SK Aasiaat Harbour
RSK Longyearbyen Town 1-0 Koppen Rig Force
FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla 0-3 FC Torshavn
North Star Grímsey 1-1 Jan Mayen Islanders
Just when Jan Mayen get their noses in front, they draw away to a North Star team fighting for their survival and East Franz take back the initiative with a 2-1 in Axel Heiburg. Things are getting more and more interesting here as SK show their unwillingness to relinquish the title to their two closest rivals by beating Aasiaat Habour 3-2, Aasiaat's form also beginning to slip in this close season. Red Star Severny seal another vital three points in their push to regain international competitions by sticking two goals past Surtsey Island Gulls, and Koppen Rig Force are now in real trouble after losing to Longyearbyen.

MATCHDAY 28
FC Solovetsky Monastery 0-5 Red Star Severny
East Franz Athletic 5-1 FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls
Resolute Storm 1913 FC 1-0 FC Cape St Paul
SK Aasiaat Harbour 3-3 FC Axel Heiburg
Koppen Rig Force 2-0 Yuzhny Equinox FC
FC Torshavn 0-3 SK Franz Josef City
Jan Mayen Islanders 3-1 RSK Longyearbyen Town
North Star Grímsey 2-3 FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla
North Star aren't safe just yet though, a defeat plucked from the jaws of victory against Bjarnarey and a victory for Koppen Rig against the spiralling Yuzhny means they still have to claw their way out of this mire, Resolute and Rosenmeyer showing them the way how. Jan Mayen attempt to seize back the lead spot in the title race, but East Franz's 5-1 win against Surtsey means the initiatice still lies with the Rendahl team. A 0-5 defeat at the hands of Red Star means Solovetsky are now seriously worried about relegation.

LATITUDE CUP Semi Finals
Jan Mayen Islanders 0-0 FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls (0-0 AET, 0-2 PKs)
SK Franz Josef City 1-0 Resolute Storm 1913 FC
So SK and Jan Mayen avoided each other in the draw, and things were looking all set for a clash of the big two in the final, until Surtsey upset the apple cart to beat the penalty specialists on penalties and head to what will no doubt be a thrilling final. SK Franz Josef City, the current holders of the Latitude Cup, and FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls, who won it the year before. Stay tuned for the final after the season's end.

MATCHDAY 29
Red Star Severny 1-1 East Franz Athletic
FC Solovetsky Monastery 2-0 Resolute Storm 1913 FC
FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls 1-1 SK Aasiaat Harbour
FC Cape St Paul 2-6 Koppen Rig Force
FC Axel Heiburg 2-0 FC Torshavn
Yuzhny Equinox FC 1-2 Jan Mayen Islanders
SK Franz Josef City 1-1 North Star Grímsey
RSK Longyearbyen Town 4-0 FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla
East Franz drop the baton at the crucial time, as a Red Star team determined to seal international competition hold them to a 1-1 draw. Yuzhny are also keen to secure a victory or at least a point against Jan Mayen, but the Islanders' skill came to show in the end and a deserved goal for Hastings put the Islanders one point ahead of the Rendahl team with one game left in the season. Advantage, Jan Mayen. SK draw as well, this time to North Star, as their title hopes slip away for once and for all. Longyearbyen hammer Bjarnarey and Koppen Rig Force put a brief glimmer of hope in their season by taking St Paul to pieces, the desperation showing in their attacking plays.

MATCHDAY 30
Resolute Storm 1913 FC 0-0 Red Star Severny
SK Aasiaat Harbour 1-2 East Franz Athletic
Koppen Rig Force 1-3 FC Solovetsky Monastery
FC Torshavn 2-0 FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls
Jan Mayen Islanders 1-3 FC Cape St Paul
North Star Grímsey 1-1 FC Axel Heiburg
FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla 3-2 Yuzhny Equinox FC
RSK Longyearbyen Town 2-1 SK Franz Josef City
Last season it was SK, this season it was almost East Franz but instead has been Jan Mayen's turn to choke in the last few matchdays and hand the title to a rival. All they had to do was win at home against a flat looking Cape St Paul team and the title would be theirs. Alas, St Paul stunned the Islanders with a goal either side of half time from Gunnar Mackenzie, and a late consolation goal from Eygenroy was even cancelled out itself by a stoppage time goal from Chueran as St Paul shattered Jan Mayen's hopes of a third consecutive title to pull off a shock win. With news filtering through from Victoria Stadium, East Franz, a long way from home at Harbour Way in Aasiaat, drove on to come back from one goal behind with a goal each from Blonqvist and Kvitchenko to seal the win, and a first FPIFA title with it. SK slipped to a defeat at the hands of Longyearbyen as if to emphasize their late slip in form, but are still well clear of fourth placed Red Star, who saw off a late charge from St Paul to secure a return to international competition. Bjarnarey and Aasiaat stunned the division with their performances this season, and finished in the top half of the table along with a determined FC Torshavn. Strong finishes from Resolute and North Star were enough to keep their place in Divisjon One, whilst relegation was confirmed for Solovetsky, Koppen Rig, and Yuzhny.

Divisjon One Standings

    Team                            P   W  D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
  1  East Franz Athletic            30  21  7   2  67  18  +49  70 - CHAMPIONS, TQCC, CdC, IoM
  2  Jan Mayen Islanders            30  21  5   4  73  33  +40  68 - GC, CdC
  3  SK Franz Josef City            30  19  5   6  81  44  +37  62 - GC, CdlP
  4  Red Star Severny               30  14  8   8  50  25  +25  50 - GC, CdlP
  5  FC Cape St Paul                30  14  5  11  43  48   -5  47
  6  FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla        30  14  5  11  53  49   +4  47
  7  SK Aasiaat Harbour             30  12  8  10  46  46   +0  44
  8  FC Torshavn                    30  10 10  10  37  35   +2  40
  9  FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls      30  11  7  12  35  42   -7  40
 10  RSK Longyearbyen Town          30  11  7  12  36  48  -12  40
 11  FC Axel Heiburg                30   9  9  12  39  45   -6  36
 12  Resolute Storm 1913 FC         30   7  7  16  18  34  -16  28
 13  North Star Grímsey             30   7  5  18  23  37  -14  26
 14  FC Solovetsky Monastery        30   7  3  20  31  70  -39  24 - Relegated
 15  Koppen Rig Force               30   6  6  18  33  75  -42  24 - Relegated
 16  Yuzhny Equinox FC              30   4  9  17  27  43  -16  21 - Relegated

CHAMPIONS: East Franz Athletic

Runners-Up: Jan Mayen Islanders
Relegated: FC Solovetsky Monastery, Koppen Rig Force, Yuzhny Equinox FC
Player of the Season: 
1. Henning Blonqvist (East Franz Athletic)
2. Niko Marek (Jan Mayen Islanders)
3. Filip Bosc (Jan Mayen Islanders)
4. Dietar Eygenroy (Jan Mayen Islanders)
5. Pierre Arribagé (East Franz Athletic)
Foreign Player of the Season:
1. Filip Bosc (Jan Mayen Islanders)
2. Dietar Eygenroy (Jan Mayen Islanders)
3. Pierre Arribagé (East Franz Athletic)
4. Dei Ormache (SK Franz Josef City)
5. Demy de Zooijt (East Franz Athletic)
Signing of the Season:
1.Pierre Arribagé (East Franz Athletic)
2. Sami Wunderlich (SK Franz Josef City)
3. Karl Berghoff (East Franz Athletic)
4. Eiric Ó Cuana (FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla)
5. Vagn Rosenmeyer (Resolute Storm 1913 FC)
Young Player (U-23) of the Season:
1. Demy de Zooijt (East Franz Athletic)
2. Eiric Ó Cuana (FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla)
3. Vagn Rosenmeyer (Resolute Storm 1913 FC)
4. Amadeus Irndtor (SK Franz Josef City)
5. Jon Kjaer (SK Franz Josef City)
Top Goalscorers
27 - Henning Blonqvist (East Franz Athletic)
26 - Dei Ormache (SK Franz Josef City)
24 - Amadeus Irndtor (SK Franz Josef City)
23 - Michael Osic (FC Torshavn), Tomas Aer (Jan Mayen Islanders)
19 - Wilhelm Berghoff (East Franz Athletic), Jens Forgrossand (FC1. Bjarnarey Flotilla)

In Divisjon Two, Islay Town Mechanical have achieved the unimaginable. Three promotions in three consecutive years means they will be facing the big boys next season, alongside Scapa Bay Rovers and a returning Severnaya Zemlya side. Rapid Jan Mayen were in the promotion spots for so much of the season, but failed at the last few hurdles and finished fifth behind Atammik Zenith on the last day of the season, meaning they don't even make the SBCC after all that effort. Aleutia and Novaya Sibir had their re-promotion efforts fall away, whilst FC Fetlar, SK Sturm Nuuk, and FK Grise Fiord are relegated.

Divisjon Two Standings

    Team                              P   W   D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
  1 Islay Town Mechanical            30  18   6   6  52  34  +18  60 - Promoted, SBCC
  2 Scapa Bay Rovers                 30  17   7   6  53  31  +22  58 - Promoted, SBCC
  3 Severnaya Zemlya 88 Equinox      30  15   6   9  52  35  +17  51 - Promoted, SBCC
  4 Atammik Zenith FK                30  15   5  10  30  21   +9  50 - SBCC
  5 Rapid Jan Mayen FK               30  14   7   9  33  24   +9  49
  6 Northbrook Diamonds FK           30  13   9   8  49  40   +9  48
  7 AC Aleutia Volcanoes             30  13   6  11  37  33   +4  45
  8 Korsten Lokomotiv                30  13   5  12  35  31   +4  44
  9 Lokomotiv Barentsberg            30  11  11   8  34  38   -4  44
 10 Novaya Sibir Reds                30  10   8  12  29  31   -2  38
 11 Klub Athletisk Spitsbergen       30   8  11  11  16  23   -7  35
 12 Resolute Hills FC                30  10   4  16  23  38  -15  34
 13 Hoyvik Town FC                   30   9   6  15  29  38   -9  33
 14 FC Fetlar                        30  10   3  17  33  45  -12  33 - Relegated
 15 SK Sturm Nuuk                    30   7   3  20  27  48  -21  24 - Relegated
 16 FK Grise Fiord                   30   5   7  18  19  41  -22  22 - Relegated

CHAMPIONS: Islay Town Mechanical

Runners-Up: Scapa Bay Rovers
Promoted: Islay Town Mechanical, Scapa Bay Rovers, Severnaya Zemlya 88 Equinox
Relegated: FC Fetlar, SK Sturm Nukk, FK Grise Fiord
Player of the Season: Jagge Iversen (Scapa Bay Rovers)
Top Goalscorer: 23 - Wilhelm Topp (Islay Town Mechanical)

In Divisjon Three, Melville Celtic rocked to the title at the last few weekends, taking Mekoryuk Maskettes and Devon Bay Seals back up with them. Severny Wingtips will be happy to stay well clear of relegation this time around, and last season's new promoted teams Sporting Juura and Eysturoy both stayed well clear with fine seasons. Bennett and Zhokhov were unable to shake their demons, and slip down, along with a second successive relegation for Franz Josef Sharks. Axel Town AFC enter the playoff.

Divisjon Three Standings

    Team                           P   W   D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
  1 Melville Celtic               30  20   6   4  44  17  +27  66 - Promoted
  2 Mekoryuk Maskettes            30  18   6   6  49  32  +17  60 - Promoted
  3 Devon Bay Seals FC            30  15   9   6  23  14   +9  54 - Promoted
  4 SK Sporting Juura             30  13  10   7  49  36  +13  49
  5 1. RC de Velcosta Cliffs      30  10  12   8  33  31   +2  42
  6 Rapid SK Eysturoy             30  11   9  10  27  27   +0  42
  7 Severny Wingtips              30  10  11   9  32  29   +3  41
  8 SK Sturm Rässinger 76         30  10  11   9  29  23   +6  41
  9 SK Stryær                     30  11   8  11  43  38   +5  41
 10 AFK Hans Island Pioneers      30  10  10  10  31  31   +0  40
 11 Surtsey Rovers SK             30   9   8  13  38  57  -19  35
 12 McAvery Centurions            30   8   9  13  25  28   -3  33
 13 FC Svenskøya                  30   8   7  15  15  26  -11  31
 14 Axel Town AFC                 30   6   9  15  29  46  -17  27 - Playoff
 15 Bennett and Zhokhov           30   4  12  14  22  33  -11  24 - Relegated
 16 Franz Josef Sharks            30   6   5  19  25  46  -21  23 - Relegated

CHAMPIONS: Melville Celtic

Runners-Up: Mekoryuk Maskettes
Promoted: Melville Celtic, Mekoryuk Maskettes, Devon Bay Seals FC
Relegated: Bennett and Zhokhov, Franz Josef Sharks
Player of the Season: Holm Steintor (Mekoryuk Maskettes)
Top Goalscorer: 25 - Holm Steintor (Mekoryuk Maskettes)

Waldenøya Bears seal the title comfortably in the end, with Grass-Lisch and Sturm Grímsey clinching the playoff spots at the last matchday with Nasjonale Hauker just failing on their bid for re-promotion.

East Divisjon Standings

    Team                           P   W   D   L For  Ag +/- Pts
  1 Waldenøya Bears               30  15   9   6  29  20  +9  54 - Promoted
  2 Grass-Lisch AFC               30  12  11   7  25  19  +6  47 - Playoff
  3 FC1. Sturm Grímsey            30  13   8   9  53  47  +6  47 - Playoff
  4 SK Nasjonale Hauker           30  12  10   8  53  45  +8  46
  5 North Banks FC                30  12   9   9  29  22  +7  45
  6 Sisimut Town AFK              30  11  11   8  38  34  +4  44
  7 Sporting Club Aasiaat 87      30  12   8  10  43  38  +5  44
  8 Northbrook Zenith FC          30  12   7  11  33  27  +6  43
  9 Bathurst Zenith FC            30  10   8  12  40  41  -1  38
 10 Cape Somerville Town          30   9   8  13  27  37 -10  35
 11 Steffansson Island FC         30   9   8  13  21  30  -9  35
 12 San Moranna FC                30   9   7  14  32  34  -2  34
 13 Dinamo Clavering SC           30   7  13  10  24  30  -6  34
 14 Seratakki Villagers           30   7  12  11  28  38 -10  33
 15 FC North Melville             30   7  12  11  30  36  -6  33
 16 Franz Josef Young Boys        30   6  13  11  22  29  -7  31

CHAMPIONS: Waldenøya Bears

Runners-Up: Grass-Lisch AFC
Promoted: Waldenøya Bears
Player of the Season: Tor Petterson (Waldenøya Bears)
Top Goalscorer: 33 - Gabriel Nilsson (FC1. Sturm Grímsey)

Congratulations to Savoonga Moor, who after failing in the Playoff last season, make their promotion automatic this time by winning the league. Matua and Okhotsk take things to the playoff.

West Divisjon Standings

    Team                           P   W   D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
  1 Savoonga Moor SK              30  19   5   6  62  32  +30  62 - Promoted
  2 SK 1982 Matua                 30  17   5   8  63  37  +26  56 - Playoff
  3 Okhotsk Kholmsk Town FC       30  15   8   7  33  24   +9  53 - Playoff
  4 Logan United FC               30  14  10   6  31  21  +10  52
  5 Toyoharo Revolutionaries      30  16   3  11  50  43   +7  51
  6 1. Lokomotiv Karlstadt        30  15   4  11  56  55   +1  49
  7 Rapid Neftegorsk FK           30  13   6  11  34  32   +2  45
  8 Energie Møllna-Grei SC        30  12   9   9  32  32   +0  45
  9 Royal NK Sikjonek             30  12   6  12  38  43   -5  42
 10 SK Yuzhny Albion              30  10   8  12  40  35   +5  38
 11 Torpedo Sibir RKA             30   9   9  12  29  31   -2  36
 12 Måriussa Viking FK            30  10   6  14  19  27   -8  36
 13 RSK Moorlands                 30   6   9  15  32  52  -20  27
 14 Ilksporta IK                  30   4  11  15  25  44  -19  23
 15 Devon Bay Lights FC           30   5   8  17  22  41  -19  23
 16 Svenskøya SV98                30   4  11  15  30  47  -17  23

CHAMPIONS: Savoonga Moor SK

Runners-Up: SK 1982 Matua
Promoted: Okhotsk Kholmsk Town FC
Player of the Season: Aagheim Hildiger (Savoonga Moor SK)
Top Goalscorer: 33 - Aagheim Hildiger (Savoonga Moor SK)

So, time to find out who'll be grabbing the last spot in Divisjon Three next season then, with the conclusion of the season coming with the Promotion Playoff. And this time its SK 1982 Matua who win the title, meaning that Kuril finally has a team in the Federation League, and Axel Town AFC slip down to the Challenge League.

Promotion Playoff Standings

   Team                         P  W  D  L For  Ag +/- Pts
 1 SK 1982 Matua                8  6  0  2  13   6  +7  18 - Promoted
 2 Axel Town AFC                8  4  3  1  11   9  +2  15
 3 FC1. Sturm Grímsey           8  3  2  3   7   7  +0  11
 4 Okhotsk Kholmsk Town FC      8  1  4  3   7   9  -2   7
 5 Grass-Lisch AFC              8  0  3  5   4  11  -7   3

CHAMPIONS: SK 1982 Matua

The Challenge Cup swings around again, contested between the winners of the East and West Divisjons, Savoonga Moor SK and Waldenøya Bears. And this time its Savoonga Moor who claim victory of the Challenge league overall with a fine 3-0 win in Bjarnarey.

Final
Waldenøya Bears 0-3 Savoonga Moor SK

CHAMPIONS: Savoonga Moor SK

All that leaves then is the final of the Latitude Cup, with the past two champions facing off to lift the cup once again... And its SK who keep hold of the cup for another year, as a hard-fought final ends with a one-sided result. An Ormache brace in the first half backed up by a fine header from Pocoan midfielder Graham Potter in the second ensures they lift the cup.

Final
SK Franz Josef City 3-0 FC1. Surtsey Island Gulls

CHAMPIONS: SK Franz Josef City

INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIONS
TQCC: East Franz Athletic
Globe Cup: Jan Mayen Islanders, SK Franz Josef City, Red Star Severny
SBCC: Islay Town Mechanical, Scapa Bay Rovers, Severnaya Zemlya 88 Equinox, Atammik Zenith FK
Cygnus Cup: SK Franz Josef City

RUSHMORI COMPETITIONS
Copa de Campeones: East Franz Athletic, Jan Mayen Islanders
Copa de los Principes: SK Franz Josef City, Red Star Severny

by **Mytannion** » Sun Jul 24, 2011 2:18 pm

Mytanar international qualifiers.

Results taken from this post/thread.

TQCC - Litala '93, Atletik Thessia
GC - 1896 Ebor, Olympic Thessia, Miago City
SBCC - Dukla Nastalich FK, Donegal Celtic, Spionar Rangers, Staining Town
Cygnus Cup - Atletik Thessia

Rushmore Copa de Campeones - Litala '93, Atletik Thessia
Rushmore Copa de los Principes - 1896 Ebor, Olympic Thessia
Copa de las Islas - Litala '93

by **Virabia** » Sun Jul 24, 2011 3:23 pm

The Vonghurst Star
At last Football is just around the corner

VONGHURST - It's been tough to imagine that it's been more than six months since any VFA sanctioned leagues have played a single match of football. Granted, in that time quite a lot has happened domestically so perhaps it was wise that football didn't take place. However, it was not for that reason that we have been without football. Instead, two debates, which were bound to happen at some point drove the VFA to a stand still for more than six months as the general assembly, comprised of one representative from each club that holds a VFA licence, have debated the merits of first adopting a league structure more in line with the rest of the world as well as whether or not to allow foreign players to partake in a Virabi league.

While the first of the two measures was met with some support, it did not have a majority to pass. Traditionalists argued that it would rob Virabi leagues of their distinctive flavour and that the adoption of a standard (promotion/relegation) structure would put some smaller teams at a huge disadvantage. They also said that any attempt to create divisions would be biased and some teams would be put in a division not fit for their level of play. Another point commonly brought up by those against the change was that in a promotion/relegation system, teams can often stay in a division for much longer than they may deserve to if they are able to play to a standard just above relegation. A problem avoided in the Virabi system because with each season things start anew. Though, for all those against any change, there were just as many who were passionately in favour of adopting a new league structure. Among those were teams in states like Tropaia and Vonghurst where the teams that don't progress past the state championships often sit dormant from the month of January to September. They argued that the adoption of a more standard league structure would be beneficial to all as now each team would be able to play a full season. One unsurprising demographic that was also against the move were teams in Brantaland and Mountingshire, the two states where it is nutoriously easy to progress past the first stage.

After months of standstill in the debates, the faction favouring the international standard finally gave in a bit and reworked the plan to include both state championships as well as something that has been dubbed "sorting years" which exist so that teams are always placed in a division that is deemed appropriate. With the modifications, the proposal was more popular and deemed the common sense thing to do and while some still opposed it, the measure passed with some broad support, with implementation beginning this very season, with the first sorting competition. The details of the sorting years as well as the fate of the State Championships are below.

* For the first year and every ten years hence, a sorting year will take place. A sorting year is meant to ensure that no team can coast and is always in a division good for them. A sorting year will see all clubs (aside from those in Unity League) divided up into x equal groups of x. Within the groups, a double round robin will be played and the results from the groups will be put into a much larger table featuring the stats of each team's group play. It is based on this table that initial divisions for the next ten years will be formed.

* State Championships will continue to be played from September to the end of December. While they no longer have much to do with qualifying for national competitions, it was felt that there still must be something to work for other than state pride. Thus, the State Champions' Cup, which had been seen some years ago has been resurrected. From it the champion will gain not only a Cygnus Cup berth but also the right to fill Virabia's brand new second (non-champions) TQCC spot.

The second issue, meanwhile, did not see such an easy compromise. The inclusion of foreigners has always been a dividing issue in the VFA and fault lines were drawn early. Many opposed it on the the ground that it would put the many amateur and pride teams (CD Vonghurst, Negroe Pride (who is also amateur), Sons of the Confederacy, Vonghurst Reds, etc.) at a disadvantage as they would not benefit from such a move and that the introduction of foreigners would only serve the best interest of clubs like the Capitols, the Bears and Portsham City. Clubs with money and clubs that would be able to afford top foreign talent. Talent that would open up a huge gap between those able and willing to buy foreign talent and those who don't. Another reason that it was opposed was that some felt it would stiffle the growth of Virabi football. An argument which was rebutted by those in favour of the issue who said that the introduction of foreign talent would open up a whole new world of possibilities for young Virabi footballers. To illustrate this, they pointed to the case of Johnny America who is on a spell at the Virabi owned FC Mildrid. Proponents of the introduction of foreign players highlighted his tutoring by world renowned (and TOTALLY NONEXISTANT) striker Simeone Di Bradini as being one of the main reasons that the young striker is as good as he is today and that to allow foreign players to play in Virabia would be to open up the same avenue for Virabi players.

The above point was perhaps the one thing that swayed the debate in favour of allowing foreign players to play in Virabia. Teams which at one point sympathised with CD Vonghurst and the Pride saw opportunity knocking and they jumped boat. Even then it was a close vote and the votes for the change only out numbered those against the change by a scant ten votes. Ten votes which may well change the course of Virabi football forever. Though whether it's to the good or bad is a subject for debate. Some like National Team manager Jeff Parker think of it as one for the better. Yesterday, following the teams 0-all draw against Mantwenic he was asked what he thought about the issue and he replied, "I think today is one of those days that will go down as one where we broke a wall. There was never a good reason why we barred foreign players and the opportunity to have them now play in our country is a good thing for the sport, the fans and above all the players."

As alluded to above, not all are down with it. Clubs like the Reds, CD Vonghurst, Laufston Town and a host of others have already committed to not buying foreign players and have collectively said that in the coming years they will show that even with a handicap they will still be able to perform with the best teams and as the first international transfer window opens tomorrow, one can guarantee that some history will be made and as it is, you can be sure that like always, we will keep you posted.

by **Adihan** » Mon Jul 25, 2011 2:24 am

League provisionally suspends breakaway clubs

CITY OF AD’IHAN (RAI Sport)—The United Islands League Championship executive board has voted unanimously to suspend three clubs threatening to form a breakaway league, in defiance of a similar motion having been defeated at a vote of the AFF Competitions Committee.

A statement issued by the league noted the "provisional suspension, effective immediately, of Protectorate United F.C., Mountbatten Junction F.C., and C.F. Mont-Pluie, and their respective Minor League affiliates, until such time these clubs withdraw their threat to form a breakaway league." The league is understood to have taken the action in response to 28 of the remaining 29 Ad’ihani clubs in the league system announcing a boycott of all AFF competitions, including the league.

Marc Estrop, the chairman of defending champions Hatton Town, has issued a statement on behalf of the 28 clubs welcoming the league's decision, and announcing the clubs' decision to end its boycott of the league. However, with the AFF Competitions Committee still yet to act, it is understood that the clubs will continue to boycott this season's Ad’ihan Cup.

The AFF has noted the league's decision with "caution and regret", a spokesman said, but would not interfere in the decision.

With the league season about to begin, it looks increasingly likely that the competition will proceed without three of the biggest names in Ad’ihani club football, but also likely that the domestic cup will be reduced to four teams, with Oldbridge City—the club caught in the middle of both sides of the debate—making up the competition.

With the Major League down to 17 teams, it now seems likely that the three clubs relegated last season will be spared the drop, although six clubs will face relegation if and when the suspended clubs are reinstated to the league.

Speratus Ošafi of Kagdazka and Pazhujebu joins Tallyn Rovers

Dalinn, BARRIER ISLAND (RAI Sport)— Speratus Ošafi has become the first major international signing to the Ad’ihani league after a relaxation of rules on foreign players, after joining Tallyn Rovers from Urajbina.

Tallyn Rovers, who suffered a dip in form last season to finish fifth after multiple seasons of challenging for or winning the title, are not disclosing the transfer fee, but indicated that this was just the start of a foray into the transfer market.

Ošafi, a right-back who often plays forward into midfield, has been marked out as a potential international footballer, and will be looking to cement his place in the Tallyn first team to improve his international chances.

by **Stuffed Taxidermists** » Mon Jul 25, 2011 5:16 am

ST Cup
This seasons ST Cup is important to all teams, as it is wide open. For the first time, a Globe Cup spot will be open to the winner, and also a generous sum of money. The main contenders, namely the top four of the First Division, will be licking their lips over this opportunity. We should see some hard football played between the teams.

First Round
TCT 2-1 Honda FC (2-1 agg)
Thaplace International Stadium: Crowd 122,956
The First Division winners faced off against mid table Second Division team in a gloomy affair. TCT beamed with confidence whilst Honda FC seemed to not care. Machiavelli scored the first goal, and was quickly followed by Wilt Tremblay with the second for the Tigers. Honda struck back late in the game, but by then it was too late for them to make an impact.

Honda FC 0-2 TCT (1-4 agg)
Newlands: Crowd 15,000
The rain and hail pelted down on Newlands closed roof as TCT and Honda FC met once again. The difference between the teams was obviously vast, and so was the confidence level. Milo Kendo scored two goals in the first half to win the game for TCT and progress to the next round 1-4 on aggregate.

Cape Renko Dolphins 2-2 Applecross Jets (2-2 agg)
Karkoski Brews Stadium: Crowd 51,201
A brave Applecross Jets outfit put it up to Cape Renko in an exciting game. There was plenty of cheering throughout the game, and Applecross Jets got the first goal before Xven struck back with a brilliant strike for Cape Renko. After half time, the Jets scored again, but as before the Dolphins struck back just in time to hold out for a draw.

Applecross Jets 1-1 Cape Renko Dolphins (1-2 AET, 3-4 agg)
Gairloch Oval: Crowd 2,000
A many people as possible packed into the Jets tiny home ground Gairloch Oval to see Cape Renko challenge their beloved team. The Jets struck first, and the crowd made more noise than most thought possible from a 2,000 person crowd. The Jets thought they had the game won, until Cape Renko scored in the 86th minute. The game went into extra time, and the crowd held their breath. Cape Renko managed to slip a sneaky goal past the Jets exhausted goalkeeper, and Cape Renko breathed a sigh of relief. However, the Jets fans were not disappointed and they applauded their both teams off the field in a show of good sportsmanship.

Wanderers FC 1-0 Kenworth United (1-0 agg)
Eastern Stadium: Crowd 73,000
Wanderers started the game off quickly, scoring in the 3rd minute, and relatively controlling the game from that point onwards. Kenworth offered little resistance, and were lucky only to lose by a margin of one goal, as their defence was not switched on and neither was their goalkeeper

Kenworth United 2-3 Wanderers FC (2-4 agg)
George I Convention Centre: Crowd 21,000
Kenworth tried their hardest at their home ground, pumping up the intensity early on to score the first goal before faltering for a twenty minute period, and having two goals scored against them. They managed to equalise early in the second half, but once again fell out of form quite suddenly to lose 2-3 and 2-4 on aggregate.

Eastern Rangers 2-3 Port Montagna (2-3 agg)
Vanie Stadium: Crowd 102,000
The Eastern Rangers played their first game at the brand new Vanie Stadium, with perfect conditions gracing the day, and the Rangers coming in confident. It was obvious from the start though, that the Rangers were in trouble. Port Montagna had not trouble at all putting through their first goal, sliding it past the Rangers goalkeeper with a casual strike in the 19th minute. The Porters didn’t hold back on the intensity after that, and kept on pushing until they scored another in the 41st courtesy of another casual strike. William Vanie was furious with his team at half time, and the Rangers came out after half time looking worse than ever. They managed a half hearted goal early in the second half, but Port Montagna struck the final blow in the 68th minute with a perfect corner, and a perfect kick. The celebrations were wild, and the Rangers managed to score another one thanks to David Smith, who was still very determined. The final whistle went though with Port Montagna winning 2-3, and fans left the stadium booing and jeering. Port Montagna partied long and hard, their players ecstatic.

Port Montagna 0-5 Eastern Rangers (3-7 agg)
Porters Turf: Crowd 4,500
Port Montagna came into their home match with the edge, but the Rangers were fierce from the start. Denver Wasnunko scored a hat trick in the first half to all but secure a trip to the next round for the Rangers, and Port Montagna had none of the flare shown in the previous game. The Rangers scored another two goals in the second half, and left the field after the game victorious, and although ashamed of their loss in the first match, happy.

Western Hillmen 0-0 Retuka Town (0-0 agg)
Western Park: Crowd 17,000
The Hillmen started the game off in spectacular fashion, shooting shot after shot at the Retuka Town goalkeeper, and he barely managed to keep them out of the net, and the Hillmen supporters protested loudly when the goalkeeper just tapped the ball in right on the goal line. Eventually the Hillmens attacking stopped and Retuka Town clogged it up in the midfield. It continued in that fashion all match until the final whistle blew, with the scores locked at 0-0

Retuka Town 1-3 Western Hillmen (1-3 agg)
Retuka Stadium: Crowd 62,340
Retuka Town started off well, impressing their fans with a team goal involving two passes in the square before the ball was planted in the back of the net. The Hillmen quickly hit back though, when Adriano flicked it over a defender and tricked the goalkeeper, putting it in to make the scores 1-1 at half time. The Hillmen came out in the second half with renewed confidence and scored another two goals, in the end just managing to make it through to the next round.

TCU 1-2 Nochinville (1-2 agg)
Thaplace International Stadium: Crowd 101,124
Nochinville put on a good show away from home and showed TCU why they made the final of the Cup last year. Nochinville showed their typical cup form and played some classy football, with plenty of passes and accurate crosses, allowing them to be 2-0 up at half time. TCU desperately searched for goals in the second half, and finally found the net in the 84th minute, but by then it was too late, with Nochinville coming out 2-1 victors.

Nochinville 0-0 TCU (2-1 agg)
Thaplace International Stadium: Crowd 97,890
The second game between Nochinville and TCU was played at Thaplace International Stadium, as Nochinville’s Sertenio Stadium was under renovation. The game got off to a slow start, with the first shot at goal coming in the 33rd minute. Nochinville seemed content to make sure that TCU did not score a goal, and they played defensively all game. It paid off, and Nochinville got through with a 0-0 draw, winning 2-1 on aggregate.

Herseld Nationals 1-2 Gonesville Eels (1-2 agg)
Herseld International Stadium: Crowd 85,000
The home crowd at Herseld were hungry for a win against Gonesville Eels, who have been their rivals for the past few seasons. The game started off well for the Nationals, and they scored their first goal courtesy of a Gonesville fumble and a superb run on ball get. Gonesville were determined not to go down though, and rallied in the second half to eventually hold on to a well earned 1-2 victory.

Gonesville Eels 0-1 Herseld Nationals (0-2 AET, 2-3 agg)
Stuffed Air Stadium: Crowd 65,000
The Nationals needed a win over the Eels to get to the next round, and they came out firing. Shot after relentless shot hit Richard Felled, and soon enough the ball went into the back of the net, but not before bouncing off Felled’s glove. Herseld’s relentless attack continued all game, but the match had to go into extra time as the score was 2-2 on aggregate. Gonesville tried new tactics in Extra Time but could not stop Herseld’s attack, and they managed to score the winning goal.

Denzio Demons 2-1 Tungo City (2-1 agg)
Denzio Pitch: Crowd 10,000
Denzio were the favourites going into the first match of two, and they didn’t disappoint. They limited Tungo City and made sure they never looked too dangerous to score. The first half was completely dominated by Denzio, and they were up 2-0 at the long break. The second half was slightly less one sided, and Tungo managed a lucky goal courtesy of a Denzio defender letting his guard down.

Tungo City 1-5 Denzio Demons (2-7 agg)
Tungo Ground: Crowd 3,000
Denzio started off the game in a blinding flash of skill, putting through two goals in the first ten minutes. Tungo managed to draw one back in the 15th minute, and some though we might see a tight game. They were wrong. Denzio piled on another three goals for the half, leading 1-5 at half time. They managed to stop Tungo when they tried to attack in the second half, and came out 1-5 winners, 2-7 on aggregate.

Denborough FC 1-1 Ravton Town (1-1 agg)
Eastern Stadium: Crowd 58,923
Denborough went into their home game knowing they didn’t have an easy game, and they did not get one. Ravton Town applied extreme pressure which they themselves had fallen victim to in the Premier League. Ravton got the first on the board in the 43rd minute and Denborough didn’t have time to score a reply before half time. Denborough managed to turn the game around in the second half, scoring in the 74th minute, equalising the scores. Both teams then took successive shots on goal, but couldn’t break the deadlock, the game finishing 1-1.

Ravton Town 0-0 Denborough FC (0-0 AET, 1-1 agg, 1-2 PKs)
Ravton Oval: Crowd 12,000
Ravton Town went into their home match quietly confident that they might be able to get through. But, throughout the match they were denied opportunities by Denborough, and the game was forced into Extra Time. Neither team could break the deadlock in extra time though, so the game was forced into penalty kicks. Denborough missed their first shot, and sensing an opportunity Ravton put on through. Denborough struck back though, and the next shot by Ravton hit the bar. Denborough hit the next one in the top left corner, and the match came down to Ravton’s third shot. Ravton missed, and Denborough celebrated wildly.

Brenton Athletic 4-0 Zenton FC (4-0 agg)
Retuka Stadium: 78,783
Brenton came in very confident and thanking their luck that they had to challenge Zenton. It was clear from the beginning that Brenton were the superior team. The score was 2-0 at half time, and Brenton had not finished. Their attacking play increased in the second half and came out 4-0 winners.

Zenton FC 4-1 Brenton Athletic (4-5 agg)
Suburbia Oval: Crowd 2,000
Zenton played significantly better at their home ground, and by the 80th minute they were up 4-0. They tried for a goal desperately, but the tables turned on them, with Brenton scoring the goal courtesy of a smart lob which allowed a run on goal. Zenton rued their lost opportunities after the game, knowing they should’ve done something.

Jifcel United 0-0 FC Wertingham (0-0 agg)
Jifcel Stadium: Crowd 10,000
Jifcel and Wertingham played out a very mediocre game at Jifcel, neither team putting in the effort that was required for a victory. Jifcel had plenty of opportunities early on, but failed to capitalise on them.

FC Wertingham 0-2 Jifcel United (0-2 agg)
Wertingham Stadium: Crowd 2,500
Jifcel turned on away from home and put on a suitable effort to get a hard hitting win over Wertingham. A fight broke out early between the two teams, but the referee managed to halt it and the game continued. Still dazed from the fight, Wertingham did not focus on the ball for the rest of the first half and let in 2 goals. Wertingham tried their hardest in the second half but couldn’t pull anything off, allowing Jifcel to progress 2-0 on aggregate.

Quendo City 1-2 Bailey District (1-2 agg)
Quendo Memorial Park: Crowd 5,000
Bailey District pulled off a massive upset against an eager crowd at Quendo Memorial Park. Quendo City started off the game well and rattled a few off the post, but they could not score, allowing the Districts to score their first with their first shot on target. Immediately after half time Bailey District put in another goal, courtesy of a strike that was so powerful it would’ve gone past any goalkeeper. Quendo managed a cancellation goal in the 81st minute, but could not get close to Bailey for most of the game.

Bailey District 3-1 Quendo City (5-2 agg)
Bailey Park: Crowd 12,346
Bailey started off excellently in their second game against Quendo City, putting in two goals b half time and shading Quendo all day. Their passing and tackling skills were superb, and Quendo looked like they had no idea what to do in the first half. Quendo put through an average goal in the 61st minute, but Bailey put it beyond doubt in the 74th minute with a slight foot tap in the box.

Yun City 1-0 Aaronston (1-0 agg)
Yun Park: Crowd 5,000
Yun City got an expected win over former Third Division rivals Aaronston in what was a tense game for both teams. Yun came into the match with several injuries, and although they still started favourites Aaronston knew they could topple them. Yun got the only goal of the game in the 34th minute thanks to a hard knock on by Xing to outrun the Aaronston defender and put it past the hapless goalkeeper.

Aaronston 2-1 Yun City (2-2 AET, 2-3 agg)
Old Townsley: Crowd 6,700
Aaronston went into the second match of the series 1-0 down, but quickly erased that margin, scoring in the 9th minute after attacking relentlessly from the start of the game. Yun tried to turn the tide for the rest of the half, but failed, allowing Aaronston to capitalise on the amount of men in the Yun defence and score. After half time Yun struggled for a goal and got one, luckily, with a lazy shot that the Aaronston goalkeeper should have saved. The game went into extra time and Yun had the momentum, attacking relentlessly and shooting shot after powerful shot, eventually putting one in the top right corner, drawing the game but winning 2-3 on aggregate.

Bailey State FC 1-1 Interbar AC (1-1 agg)
Bailey Park: Crowd 12,789
Bailey State managed to keep up with Interbar in a close affair, with plenty of passing and only a small amount of attacking. Interbar got the first goal in the 41st minute, tiring out the Bailey State players to a point at which they could score. Bailey State came back after the break fresh, and put on the accelerator, shooting every few minutes. Their strategy paid off in the 73rd minute and they managed to hold the ball in defence until the final whistle.

Interbar AC 3-3 Bailey State FC (4-5 AET, 5-6 agg)
Old Interbar Ground: Crowd 2,000
Interbar played their home game with passion, and showed Bailey State that their match up was not going to be easy going for them. Interbar scored the first two goals in the first half, simply not making mistakes and pushing the ball up field. They went back into the second half with the same tactic as the first half, and scored their third goal, putting the game beyond doubt. Or so they thought. Bailey State turned the momentum around, and made a run from defence to their box to get their first goal, and then getting another thanks to some skills made by their striker Feleves to get around the Interbar defender and put one in. Bailey’s third goal came from an own goal, and Interbar fans showed their anger at that. The game remarkably went into extra time after Bailey state were 3-0 down early in the second half. Interbar got the first goal of extra time and led 4-3 at the first extra time break, but Bailey State hit back with a quick goal. The two teams played aggressively and passionately to get a goal, but it was Bailey who broke the deadlock and scored a goal, with an unexpected shot from outside of the box. Bailey celebrated intensely after the game, amazed that they had come back from 3-0 down to win.

Jakel United 0-5 Quendo United (0-5 agg)
Jakel Stadium: Crowd 4,567
Jakel United simply let their opponents Quendo United run free in their first match, not putting up any fight and letting Quendo do as they please. Quendo were 4-0 up at half time and simply didn’t try as hard in the second half, but still Jakel United put up no fight and conceded another goal before the game was over.

Quendo United 4-1 Jakel United (9-1 agg)
Quendo Memorial Park: Crowd 5,000
Quendo United once again dominated Jakel United, this time at home. Quendo had another dominant first half, leading 4-0 at the break. The game tightened up a bit more in the second half, with Jakel scoring a goal, but it was to no use for the away team, and they eventually lost 9-1 on aggregate.

Tippet Hawks 1-1 Gonesville Knights (1-1 agg)
Suburbia Oval: Crowd 2,000
Tippet Hawks, who barely qualified for the ST Cup, put it up to Second Division winners Gonesville Knights at their home ground. Tippet scored the first goal and kept the momentum for most of the first half, and went into half time leading 1-0. The Knights struck back in the second half, showing their typical form and putting through an impressive goal in the 79th minute to level the scores 1-1.

Gonesville Knights 2-1 Tippet Hawks (3-2 agg)
The Joust: Crowd 31,245
The Knights went into their home game confident they could pull off a trip to the Second Round. The Knights put in a goal very early to lead 1-0, and held out for the rest of the half. Tippet tried an attacking style of game in the second half, and it paid off when they scored. Gonesville were briefly worried, but those worries were put to rest when they scored the winning goal in the 82nd minute when the ball bounced in off the crossbar.

Second Round

TCT 1-1 Cape Renko Dolphins (1-1 agg)
Thaplace International Stadium: Crowd 125,000
Thaplace City was as excited as it had been for a long time in the build up to the first vs. second match, and they expected to see a tight game. The Tigers didn’t disappoint their home fans early, Milo Kendo scoring the first goal in the 27th minute to a mighty roar from the crowd. Cape Renko went into the rooms at half time with a 1-0 deficit on their hands, and had to act. Xven of Cape Renko was the key to the Dolphins second half, getting the key passes and firing dangerous shots. His tactic eventually payed off and he scored in the 67th minute. Cape Renko managed to hold off a late Tigers charge and the game finished 1-1

Cape Renko Dolphins 2-0 TCT (3-1 agg)
Karkoski Brews Stadium: Crowd 54,000
Cape Renko knew that their home game was where they had to get the upper hand in their series against TCT, and they used that opportunity. They played attacking football early, but whenever they were attacked by the Tigers, they went defensive for a few minutes then did a surprise attack. Their tactic worked when Keith Algeria found space and used it, putting in a goal. The Dolphins went into the rooms a half time 1-0 up, and came back in the second half better than ever. They transformed into a completely attacking team and made sure the Tigers never did anything dangerous, putting through their second goal in the 77th minute and securing a spot in the Semi Finals.

Wanderers FC 3-3 Eastern Rangers (3-3 agg)
Eastern Stadium: Crowd 72,345
Wanderers and the Rangers fought out a bitter battle at Eastern Stadium in very cold weather. The game found excitement early, with Horhae Ronazo putting in an excellent goal in the 12th minute, with skill only the Golden Boot winner could have. Keen not to let the Wanderers run away with anything, the Rangers struck back in the 25th minute, surprising the Wanderers defence with their speed and agility running the ball through and striking. Then a supreme individual effort by Garry Vern saw the Rangers lead 2-1 at half time. The Wanderers equalised shortly after the break in the 49th minute, putting through a team work influenced goal that saw the Foden Norchville diving all over the place and eventually falling over, allowing Horhae Ronazo to get his second of the day. Ronazo completed his hat trick with a superb curling ball from the edge of the square that slipped past the goalkeeper’s fingers and went in. The Rangers found themselves in a precarious position, but scored at just the right time in the 87th minute to draw the game.

Eastern Rangers 3-3 Wanderers FC (3-3 AET, 6-6 agg, 0-1 PKs)
Vanie Stadium: Crowd 99,816
The Rangers thought they had the edge at their home ground Vanie Stadium, but they had to fight Wanderers until the end. The Rangers struck first in the 22nd minute, courtesy of an amazing goal by Henri Kull, the first of his career. The Wanderers stuck the ball in defence at that point and tried to find gaps to make a run through in their forward line. They found none but managed to push the ball up gradually and get the ball to Ronazo, who performed his typical magic and put the ball in the back of the net. The ball was clogged up for the rest of the half, and the scores at half time were 1-1. Both teams tried new tactics in the second half, but the Wanderers tactic worked best. They attempted to chip the ball over to their key forwards in Ronazo and Minick, but found Ronazo first and he ran on and put through another goal with a perfectly timed strike. Wanderers continued using the tactic, but in the end Ronazo got free of his defender, ran on to a pass from Lion and put through yet another in the 57th minute. The Rangers knew they were in trouble if they didn’t act, and Andrew Lelsh rose to the occasion. The Rangers players exchanged excellently placed passes and weaved and ducked through the Wanderers defence, eventually finding Lelsh who didn’t hesitate putting through the Rangers second. The momentum completely changed after the Rangers goal and they had the ball deep in their forward line when Martarino found the ball and used it to his advantage, putting through the Rangers third and equalising. The game was forced into extra time and the atmosphere was tense at Vanie Stadium. Neither team could seem to find a shot in the two periods and the game had to go into penalty kicks. The Rangers missed their first shot, and so did the Wanderers. The Rangers missed once again, and even Ronazo for the Wanderers couldn’t put one through. When the Rangers missed for the third time, the Wanderers knew they had to pounce. They slotted through the first goal in the top left corner. Andrew Lelsh was next to kick, and he had to score. His kick was well off and went over the crossbar, giving Wanderers the win. The celebrations were wild and there was an air of disappointment over Vanie Stadium, the Stadium that had never seen its team win in two matches.

Western Hillmen 2-1 Nochinville (2-1 agg)
Western Park: Crowd 17,000
The Hillmen knew they had to beat Nochinville if they wanted to keep their reputation, and they eventually did, but Nochinville didn’t go down without a fight. The game started off with both teams desperately struggling to get clean disposal of the ball, and Nochinville managed to do it first. They got the ball in midfield, did some smooth passing and managed to put a goal past Renaro. Nochinville kept control for the rest of the half, and led 1-0 at half time. The Hillmen came out after the break determined, and it showed. Adriano put in a quick goal in the 54th minute, and he put through yet another thanks to a perfect cross by Defaglio in the 74th minute. The lead was guarded carefully by the Hillmen, and the game finished with the Hillmen victors.

Nochinville 1-3 Western Hillmen (2-5 agg)
Thaplace International Stadium: Crowd 84,590
Nochinville yet again had to play at Thaplace International Stadium as Sertenio was still under renovation, and they would sorely miss their home advantage. This time the Hillmen started the game off well, with Denfaro putting through their first in the 24th minute after domination in the first 20 minutes or so. Just before half time Nochinville equalised, making the score 1-1 at half time. The Hillmen once again came back after the break turned on and Defaglio put one through in the 53rd minute, putting the pressure on Nochinville. They couldn’t deliver the goods though, as the Hillmen scored for the third time in the 69th minute, putting the game beyond doubt.

Herseld Nationals 1-0 Denzio Demons (1-0 agg)
Herseld International Stadium: Crowd 85,000
Herseld knew their best opportunity to beat an in form Denzio was to beat them at home, and they did just that. With the crowd behind them, Herseld could seemingly do no wrong early, and made few errors. Their first goal came in the 34th minute, when a cross went perfectly right allowing Herseld to put the ball behind a helpless goal keeper. Denzio struggled to keep up with the Nationals and in the end there was nothing they could do, going down 1-0.

Denzio Demons 2-0 Herseld Nationals (2-1 agg)
Denzio Pitch: Crowd 10,000
Weather at Denzio Pitch was terrible, and both teams were affected by it. The rain blew sideways, and the temperature was a chilly 2 degrees. Denzio seemed better off in the bad weather than they were before, and got off to a fast start, using the ball to their advantage. They scored their first courtesy of Heath Poller in the 27th minute, equalising the scores on aggregate. Denzio knew they could get another goal, and pushed on, making Herseld defend fiercely. Eventually their attacking pressure payed off and the final whistle went with Denzio emerging 2-0 victors, 2-1 on aggregate.

Denborough FC 1-4 Brenton Athletic (1-4 agg)
Eastern Stadium: Crowd 69,818
Brenton Athletic put up a superb fight at Eastern Stadium against Denborough, and came out with a result. Both teams did not come out with a good result in the normal season, and were keen to make amends in the ST Cup. Brenton got off to a good start, scoring in the 15th minute, and applied all the pressure. They went on to score their second in the 33rd minute thanks to a lucky strike that caught the Denborough goalkeeper off guard. Brenton scored again in extra time for the first half, making the score line 3-0. Denborough came back strongly after the break, with Mack John scoring in the 50th minute. After that point though, Brenton started to dominate again and Denborough fans started to slowly file out of the stadium. The final goal of the match came in the 79th minute when Brenton capitalised on Denborough’s slow reflexes.

Brenton Athletic 2-4 Denborough FC (6-5 agg)
Retuka Stadium: Crowd 72,348
Denborough were more on their game in their match against Brenton away from home, but couldn’t get close enough. Denborough’s Mack John opened the scoring in the 8th minute, striking with precision and prowess to give Denborough the lead. Denborough scored again in the 22nd minute, and the team started to get belief in themselves. When they scored their third in the 41st minute, it was game on at Retuka Stadium. The half time break was highlighted by nervous faces and sweaty palms, and both teams came out fired up. Denborough took the lead in the series when they scored their fourth goal courtesy of some hard fought running and shooting, but Brenton struck back in the 67th minute with a perfect strike. The game continued nervously for the next twenty minutes, and the atmosphere was electric by the 88th minute, when Brenton went on the attack. Nano of Brenton sprinted into the box and tried to take a shot, but was suddenly tripped out of nowhere by Jeff Yards, and a penalty was called. Nano lined up the shot and faked once, making the goalkeeper fall over, and calmly slotted it through. The game finished with Denborough winning 4-2, but there were no celebrations for them as Brenton Athletic won 6-5 on aggregate.

Jifcel United 1-2 Bailey District (1-2 agg)
Jifcel Stadium: Crowd 10,000
It was an exciting game as Jifcel and Bailey District battled desperately for a trip to the next round. Jifcel got the first score on the board in the 34th minute, grabbing the ball in midfield and finding targets when they passed, allowing for a Jifcel forward to break into the box and score. Bailey hit back soon after and fired in some good shots before the break, but were unable to score. Bailey continued their good form after the break and scored in the 56th minute, to the displeasure of the home crowd. Bailey slowed down after that, but neither team could get the advantage and the game seemed to be at a stalemate when Bailey broke free and used accurate passes to get into the box and fool the Jifcel goalkeeper, putting in another goal. The game finished 1-2, and the fans left the stadium angry.

Bailey District 1-7 Jifcel United (3-8 agg)
Bailey Park: Crowd 13,000
It was a disappointing game to watch if you were a Bailey District fan, as Jifcel completely dominated. They scored their first goal almost straight from the kick off in the 2nd minute, when their strikers completely fooled the Bailey defence. Jifcel scored their second in the 9th minute with a superb striker which did not look like it was going to go in. Jifcel further increased the lead in the 22nd and 28th minutes, scoring both with headers. Bailey scored their only goal in the 43rd minute in what was a half hearted effort. The game went into half time with Jifcel holding a very convincing 4-1 lead. Unable to do anything after the break, Bailey conceded a further two goals in the 61st and 73rd minutes. Jifcel concluded their domination of Bailey in the 83rd minute when they scored their final goal, progressing to the next round 3-8 on aggregate.

Yun City 3-1 Bailey State FC (3-1 agg)
Yun Park: Crowd 5,000
Yun got the exact result that was needed in their match against Bailey State, and it would turn out to be a very important result. Yun got the first goal in the 33rd minute, but Bailey State equalised in the 41st minute, making it all square at half time. The break was well used by both teams and they came out with new tactics, but Yun’s seemed to work best, as they put another goal in the back of the net in the 63rd minute. Bailey State desperately tried to turn the game around, but were unsuccessful as Xing scored the final goal in the 81st minute, making the final score 3-1.

Bailey State FC 0-0 Yun City (1-3 agg)
Bailey Park: Crowd 13,000
In a very boring game, Yun City played the defensive team against Bailey at Bailey Park. There were only five shots on target for the whole game for both teams, and Yun managed to keep their 3-1 lead on aggregate.

Quendo United 2-1 Gonesville Knights (2-1 agg)
Quendo Memorial Park: Crowd 5,000
Quendo United played very well against Second Division winner Gonesville Knights in what was an exciting game. It seemed Quendo had the mental edge from the beginning and used it, pushing themselves that little bit harder to score their first goal in the 29th minute. Their second goal came just before the break when a pass that was so close to offside found the Quendo striker who went ahead and scored. The Knights spent the whole second half trying to score that elusive goal, and managed it in the 77th minute, but by then it was far too late and the game finished 2-1 in favour of Quendo United.

Gonesville Knights 0-1 Quendo United (1-3 agg)
The Joust: Crowd 27,917
Gonesville fans expected a win against Quendo, but were disappointed. Quendo once again had the mental edge and it showed. The Knights played a little bit more confident than they had in the previous match when they had the home crowd behind them, but still could not get anywhere. The penultimate goal came in the 56th minute when Quendo managed to flood their forward line and fire some shots at the keeper, two of them which he deflected but was on the ground when the third was fired at him.

Semi Finals

Cape Renko Dolphins 1-1 Wanderers FC (1-1 agg)
Karkoski Brews Stadium: Crowd 54,000
Cape Renko should’ve won in what was a one sided match, but Wanderers got a goal when it was really needed. Cape Renko got the first goal in the 27th minute, when Rufus McKenzies put in a nice cross that looked like it was going over his head, but actually whizzed between his hands and into the back of the net, making one of the best goals in the history of ST football. Cape Renko controlled the ball for the rest of the game until the 82nd minute, when Frank Hunser tackled the ball away and got it to Ronazo, who outran the defenders and put it smartly past the goalkeeper, evening the scores.

Wanderers FC 1-0 Cape Renko Dolphins (2-1 agg)
Eastern Stadium: Capacity: 73,000
Once again Cape Renko had the edge in the game play in the second leg of their series against Wanderers FC, but they couldn’t produce any goals as Wanderers stormed to victory. The game started off with Wanderers playing the defensive team whilst Xven and McKenzies for Cape Renko tried to get through them but were unable. The match continued in this fashion until the 55th minute mark, when the Wanderers turned the game around, subbing off a couple of players and getting some fresh legs, allowing them to get some run and get the ball to Ronazo who, as usual, put the ball in the back of the net, allowing Wanderers to get the win 1-0, 2-1 on aggregate.

Western Hillmen 1-1 Denzio Demons (1-1 agg)
Western Park: Crowd 17,000
Denzio played well against former champions and leaders of the competition Western Hillmen, and deserved the win, but the Hillmen managed to steal it at the last second. Denzio came out confident and the Hillmen knew that if they didn’t win their reputation for being the best would be ruined, after placing 5th in the league. Denzio played the game offensively and Heath Poller put through Denzio’s first to the angry shouts of the home crowd, who were used to seeing the Hillmen win. The game played itself out with Denzio leading 1-0 most of the time, until Adriano shot through the pack of defenders in the 87th minute and an on, determination etched on his face, and scored the equaliser to hold the game to a draw.

Denzio Demons 2-1 Western Hillmen (3-2 agg)
Denzio Pitch: Crowd 10,000
Denzio knew they had the Hillmen at their feet, and struck the final blow, defeating them in the second leg of their series. It was a one sided game, with Denzio scoring early in the 19th minute, taking the lead and the edge in the series. The Hillmen tried to find the style and grace they had in their championship years, but were unable to match Denzio in any way and Denzio scored their second in the 38th minute, allowing themselves a little space after that. The Hillmen tried stubbornly to turn the game around and seemingly failed, but scored in the 81st and started to use the ball well and play the game properly, but it was too late and Denzio progressed 3-2 on aggregate.

Brenton Athletic 1-0 Jifcel United (1-0 agg)
Retuka Stadium: Crowd 78,163
Brenton started to clear favourites to defeat Jifcel United, but didn’t do it without some trouble. Brenton attacked well in the first half, but Jifcel’s defending was decent and they managed to stop Brenton from scoring. The second half was more one sided though, and Jifcel just couldn’t hold them from shooting, and eventually their on target shots paid off, and they sent one flying in. Brenton fans left happy, assured that a Preliminary Finals berth was near.

Jifcel United 0-3 Brenton Athletic (0-4 agg)
Jifcel Stadium: Crowd 10,000
Jifcel needed to be on their game at their home ground, but sadly weren’t and went down to Brenton. Brenton put most of their shots on target, and in a game where there weren’t many shots at all, it was useful. Brenton scored first in the28th minute, with some good footwork from a corner, and once again straight after the break in the 48th minute, putting the game beyond doubt. They added insult to injury in the 75th minute with an easy goal from the box. Brenton were very pleased at the end of the game, progressing to the next round 0-4 on aggregate.

Yun City 1-0 Quendo United (1-0 agg)
Yun Park: Crowd 5,000
Yun showed why they were one of the most attacking teams in all of ST football against Quendo United, putting on a show against them. The only goal came in the 11th minute, courtesy of a powerful striker that was just on the edge of the box. Both teams tried to score from that point on, but Yun tried some truly daring shots, even pushing their goalkeeper up to have a shot, which almost went in. In the end Yun finished well with the result 1-0.

Quendo United 1-2 Yun City (1-3 agg)
Quendo Memorial Park: Crowd 5,000
Yun City showed Quendo United why they were the champions of the Third Division in their first season, dominating much of their second match against Quendo. Yun got the first early, with Xing casually receiving a pass and putting it through. Quendo replied with a rather fluky goal in the 39th minute. The game went into half time even and both teams thought they could clench the game. Yun came back out with the confidence though and Xing scored his second in the 67th to put the game beyond Quendo’s reach.

Preliminary Finals

Wanderers FC 2-3 Denzio Demons (2-3 agg)
Eastern Stadium: Crowd 73,000
In the surprise of the round, Denzio easily accounted for big four team Wanderers FC, playing the game like true champions. They scored their first thanks to Asher Pomens in the 22nd minute, and Eastern Stadium fell almost completely silent during the celebrations. Wanderers tried to use their footwork to get past the Denzio defence, but failed and Denzio launched a quick counter attack allowing for their second in the 36th minute. Half time dawned on Eastern Stadium with Denzio holding a surprise 2-0 lead, but Wanderers breathed some life into their campaign with a slightly lucky strike by Ronazo in the 53rd minute. Denzio struck back though in the 61st minute and put the game beyond a shocked Wanderers outfit, who struggled to keep things together in the final part of the game, scoring a cancellation goal in the 80th minute.

Denzio Demons 3-0 Wanderers FC (6-2 agg)
Denzio Pitch: Crowd 10,000
Denzio showed that their first win was not a fluke, squashing Wanderers FC 3-0 to progress to the final. Their hard effort and work shone throughout the game, and they scored early with a goal from Wyatt Minson in the 12th minute, encouraging Denzio fans to scream even louder. Their second came in the 38th minute when Minson once again got the ball, ran for goal but faked at the last second, kicking off to Bleda Proctor who scored. It was a well known fact at half time that Denzio were to be finalists, and their fans sang and jeered, without a worry in the world. Both teams had a relatively quiet second half, with the half only highlighted by a goal in the 71st minute by Rich Koln which saw Denzio take a 3-0 lead. The final whistle was met by a loud roar, and Denzio players celebrated through the night.

Brenton Athletic 5-1 Yun City (5-1 agg)
Retuka Stadium: Crowd 80,000
Even the attacking style of Yun City couldn’t keep away the force of Brenton Athletic, who steamrolled Yun City and ended any hopes of them progressing to the Final. Yun got the first on the board, scoring in the 6th minute when Brenton blundered. The rest of the game was completely Brenton with Paul Homens scoring the next two goals in the 22nd and 31st minutes respectively, and Nathan Deralio put one of his own through in the 42nd minute to make it 3-1. Yun tried to use their attacking style at the beginning of the second half but it seemed to have completely died on them, and Brenton scored two goals in two minutes in the 57th and 58th to really make Yun angry. The game finished with Brenton pretty much securing a trip to the Final, and only a miracle could help Yun City.

Yun City 1-0 Brenton Athletic (2-5 agg)
Yun Park: Crowd 5,000
Yun turned the flow around in their second match against Brenton, but were unable to score the four goals that were needed to turn the game around on aggregate. The game started off slowly, with Brenton not really caring what Yun did, and there were no goals in the first half. Yun scored a half hearted goal in the 60th minute from outside the box to provide at least a home goal. In the end there was nothing Yun could do and the final whistle was met by passionate celebration from the Brenton players, who had progressed 2-5 on aggregate.

Final
Denzio Demons 2-3 Brenton Athletic (2-3 agg)
Thaplace International Stadium: Capacity 125,000
Odds:
Denzio Demons: $1.80
Brenton Athletic: $2.00
Draw: $3.50
Denzio Demons Goals: James Voss: 47, Ginimono: 71
Brenton Athletic Goals: Nano: 17, 44, Dane Colins: 84

First Half
It was always a grand spectacle to see Thaplace International Stadium on Cup final day, abuzz with noise and full of expectation. Both teams were cheered loudly onto the ground, and the crowd fell silent for the playing of the national anthem. Then the game began. Brenton kicked off, and made use of the ball, kicking it around defence for the first couple of minutes then pushing forward and getting a good shot on target which was barely saved by Anthony Tovani. Brenton followed up with a good corner which produced a good header that was once again barely saved by Tovani. Brenton scored their first goal in the 17th minute with a truly wonderful strike from Nani which looked like it would miss, but sailed over Tovani’s head. Nano struck again before the half time break, intercepting a cross with a great header which Tovani tipped but couldn’t grab.

Second Half
Being down 2-0 at half time, Denzio knew they had some work to do and snapped into action. They attacked the ball fiercely to start the half, allowing James Voss to grab the ball in midfield, beat a defender, then somehow dodge the ball around the goalkeeper and literally walk the ball over the line. The game evened up after the goal but whenever Denzio looked dangerous the Brenton defence snapped into action and escorted the ball away. There was nothing the Brenton defence could do in the 71st minute though when Denzio pushed forward to the tip of the box and passed it around, eventually finding Ginimono who surprised Fernando Gushina with a very powerful shot that went in the top left corner, equalising the game. Just as it looked like the game may finish a draw though, Dane Collins of Brenton intercepted an off target pass from Asher Pomens and dodged two defenders, passing it off to Paul Homens who chipped it over the goalkeepers head and got back to Collins, who put it in, allowing Brenton to win 3-2.

Brenton Athletic 1-3 Denzio Demons (4-5 agg)
Vanie Stadium: Crowd 102,000
Odds:
Denzio Demons: $2.00
Brenton Athletic: $2.00
Draw: $3.50
Denzio Demons Goals: Asher Pomens: 13, Wyatt Minson: 30, Marchelle Minol: 43
Brenton Athletic Goals: Villio Numero: 87

First Half
The weather was sunny at Vanie Stadium, which hosted its first Cup final match, and both Denzio and Brenton wanted to capitalise on it. Once again the crowd were excited, more excited than last time even, and wanted to see a close result. The game started off with Denzio kicking off, attacking from the first minute, weaving around the Brenton defence and using the ball like it was a part of their own bodies. It was no surprise to spectators that Denzio scored the first goal in the 13th minute, thanks to a great strike from Denzio captain Asher Pomens. The cheers became louder in Vanie Stadium, as the score was tied on aggregate, and Denzio still attacked. Wyatt Minson made a surprise break in the 30th minute and outran the Brenton defence to put in a mighty goal that raised Vanie Stadium. Denzio knew that they couldn’t stopped the momentum and scored the winning goal in the 43rd minute thanks to a flick up by Marchelle Minol, which he brought back down onto his boot and put in the back of the net, driving Vanie Stadium wild.

Second Half
Brenton knew they were in trouble and came out after the break looking stressed while Denzio looked calm but wary. Denzio’s momentum didn’t continue into the second half and they trod carefully, making sure Brenton didn’t attack. Denzio themselves only attacked a few times in the second half, and clogged the ball up until the 70th minute, when Brenton found possession and made a desperate last attempt to attack. But when the game reached its eightieth minute Brenton knew it was over and pushed everyone forward, with the tactic paying off in the 87th minute, but by then it was too late. The final whistle was met with an amazing roar that enveloped the Stadium, and the Denzio players piled on each other, celebrating their glory.

Denzio's victory means they take the second Globe Cup spot and the Cygnus Cup spot, and get a very large amount of money to help them. Next season should be intresting to watch, but most fans now have their eyes set on the TQCC and GC. Below are the qualifiers for the International Tournaments.

TQCC: Thaplace City Tigers
GC: Cape Renko Dolphins, Denzio Demons
SBCC: Gonesville Knights, Retuka Town, Nochinville
Cygnus Cup: Denzio Demons

by **West Zirconia** » Mon Jul 25, 2011 8:20 am

The usual names appear at the top of the latest West Zirconian National League. Despite a bad start that saw them next to bottom after nine games, defending champions Mort Park managed to recover adequately for global qualification, but had to cede the title to those other perennial winners, Banks. At the other end, the Neustadt dream is over already, along with St. Andrew's' brief revival.

Code: Select all: Division One: Pos Team P W D L GF GA GD Pts 1 Banks 34 26 4 4 134 56 78 82 2 Bradley Hornets 34 21 5 8 106 57 49 68 3 Mort Park 34 19 5 10 94 60 34 62 4 Stanley United 34 19 4 11 84 57 27 61 5 Houghton Kestrels 34 16 10 8 65 55 10 58 6 Markham 34 17 5 12 76 54 22 56 7 Taylor's Cross 34 13 14 7 64 61 3 53 8 Redwood Forest 34 14 5 15 66 73 -7 47 9 New Toronto 34 11 11 12 68 77 -9 44 10 AFC Stanton 34 11 8 15 63 68 -5 41 11 Etruria 34 11 7 16 52 70 -18 40 12 St. Martin Athletic 34 11 7 16 58 77 -19 40 13 Civil Service 34 11 6 17 61 80 -19 39 14 Bradley Swifts 34 10 7 17 58 78 -20 37 15 Currie 34 9 6 19 43 67 -24 33 16 Moorcroft Wanderers 34 9 6 19 62 102 -40 33 17 St. Andrew's 34 6 12 16 52 88 -36 30 18 Wacker Neustadt 34 6 10 18 46 72 -26 28

Although next season's top flight will feature no Snaith teams, there will be two Houghton ones after the Hawks' promotion. Newcomers Saint-Christophe narrowly missed relegation, while Longshaw Town fared little better. Only Flockton Flavell gave the Third Division any cause for pride with their eighth-place finish.

Code: Select all: Division Two: Pos Team P W D L GF GA GD Pts 1 Houghton Hawks 34 20 7 7 80 57 23 67 2 Sephton County 34 19 8 7 75 45 30 65 3 Ashton Rovers 34 16 12 6 62 40 22 60 4 Crompton Town 34 17 6 11 70 50 20 57 5 Kirkham Town 34 16 4 14 67 62 5 52 6 East Snaith 34 15 6 13 84 76 8 51 7 Hyland Town 34 15 6 13 74 72 2 51 8 Flockton Flavell 34 14 9 11 58 60 -2 51 9 West Coast Angels 34 14 8 12 71 57 14 50 10 Underwood Town 34 13 9 12 66 67 -1 48 11 Moorcroft City 34 12 10 12 75 82 -7 46 12 Anderton Town 34 13 6 15 60 59 1 45 13 Longshaw Town 34 13 4 17 70 78 -8 43 14 Tîm Cymru 34 12 6 16 83 77 6 42 15 Saint-Christophe 34 8 11 15 46 73 -27 35 16 Felton Athletic 34 8 6 20 50 71 -21 30 17 Mount Vernon 34 7 9 18 57 83 -26 30 18 Anderton United 34 6 9 19 44 83 -39 27

Division Three North witnessed a complete turnaround as last year's next-from-bottom Rothwell completely turned their fortunes around, narrowly missing out to Parkfield Rangers, who replace fellow Moorcroft side Mount Vernon.

Code: Select all: Division Three North: Pos Team P W D L GF GA GD Pts 1 Parkfield Rangers 32 15 8 9 62 51 11 53 2 Rothwell Temperance Soc. 32 16 4 12 74 54 20 52 3 Oakley 32 15 6 11 70 62 8 51 4 Kingsley Town 32 15 5 12 50 44 6 50 5 Knifton Town 32 14 8 10 60 56 4 50 6 Kershaw Athletic 32 15 5 12 56 52 4 50 7 Elwell Harriers 32 12 11 9 50 48 2 47 8 Sephton RMI 32 12 10 10 58 55 3 46 9 Skelton Town 32 13 6 13 58 56 2 45 10 Oglesby United 32 13 6 13 56 55 1 45 11 FC Boston 32 12 8 12 54 57 -3 44 12 Culshaw Town 32 11 8 13 55 54 1 41 13 Calland and Smallshaw 32 12 5 15 63 72 -9 41 14 KVV Koehorst 32 12 5 15 54 64 -10 41 15 Halliwell Wanderers 32 7 12 13 48 61 -13 33 16 Kesterton 32 8 9 15 51 65 -14 33 17 Stanley Athletic 32 8 8 16 52 65 -13 32

And in the South, New Scilly win promotion, leaving Eardley to face their second playoff in two seasons.

Code: Select all: Division Three South: Pos Team P W D L GF GA GD Pts 1 New Scilly 36 20 7 9 64 48 16 67 2 Eardley Town 36 18 4 14 64 58 6 58 3 Buckby Town 36 17 6 13 63 59 4 57 4 Newby Town 36 17 6 13 62 59 3 57 5 St. Martin City 36 18 2 16 76 65 11 56 6 Heppenstall Town 36 16 8 12 57 53 4 56 7 Wolverton Town 36 16 7 13 56 51 5 55 8 Grimshaw Town 36 16 5 15 70 61 9 53 9 Corpus Christi 36 15 8 13 61 59 2 53 10 Eastham Panthers 36 15 6 15 79 76 3 51 11 Somerville Thistle 36 14 9 13 68 69 -1 51 12 Ainsworth and Wells 36 13 11 12 89 89 0 50 13 McLaughlin Islands 36 13 10 13 72 73 -1 49 14 Walton 36 12 8 16 67 86 -19 44 15 Stanton Vale 36 9 16 11 67 71 -4 43 16 Houghton Eagles 36 12 7 17 68 74 -6 43 17 Hilton Athletic 36 10 11 15 70 71 -1 41 18 Dutton United 36 10 8 18 56 72 -16 38 19 Shrigley Town 36 8 7 21 55 70 -15 31

So, Wacker Neustadt and St. Andrew's are relegated from Division One, to be replaced by Houghton Hawks and Sephton County. The playoff will be between Moorcroft Wanderers, Ashton Rovers, Crompton Town and Kirkham Town.

Felton Athletic, Mount Vernon and Anderton United are relegated from Division Two, to be replaced by Parkfield Rangers, New Scilly and the winner of the playoff between Rothwell Temperance Society and Eardley Town.

by **West Zirconia** » Mon Jul 25, 2011 8:26 am

The West Zirconian Cup underwent an overhaul, due to the creation of Division Three. Now, the Division Three teams enter at the First Round, the Division Two teams at the Third Round, and the Division One teams at the Fourth Round.

First Round
Parkfield Rangers 0-1 Eastham Panthers
St. Martin Medical Institute 2-3 Moorcroft University
Oglesby United 3-2 Newby Town
Eardley Town 2-4 McLaughlin Islands
Calland and Smallshaw 3-0 Culshaw Town
Shrigley Town 0-3 Oakley
Heppenstall Town 0-2 Walton
St. Martin City 2-2 Stanton Vale
Replay: Stanton Vale 2-1 St. Martin City
Halliwell Wanderers 2-2 Skelton Town
Replay: Skelton Town 1-1 Halliwell Wanderers (1-2 AET)
KVV Koehorst 2-1 Wolverton Town
Sephton RMI 2-1 New Scilly
Moorcroft College of Music 4-2 Grimshaw Town
Rothwell Temperance Society 5-3 Houghton Eagles
Ainsworth and Wells 2-2 Kershaw Athletic
Replay: Kershaw Athletic 1-1 Ainsworth and Wells (1-1 AET) (Ainsworth and Wells wins 3-2 on penalty kicks)
Elwell Harriers 1-2 Knifton Town
Corpus Christi 1-2 Hilton Athletic
Somerville Thistle 2-1 Eastham College of Technology
Buckby Town 2-1 Dutton United
FC Boston 6-0 Stanley Athletic
Kesterton 1-1 Kingsley Town
Replay: Kingsley Town 1-1 Kesterton (3-1 AET)

Second Round
Walton 4-3 Hilton Athletic
Rothwell Temperance Society 2-1 Stanton Vale
Eastham Panthers 3-2 Knifton Town
Sephton RMI 2-3 Oglesby United
KVV Koehorst 1-2 Moorcroft University
Somerville Thistle 1-1 Oakley
Replay: Oakley 2-4 Somerville Thistle
Calland and Smallshaw 2-3 Kingsley Town
McLaughlin Islands 3-3 Halliwell Wanderers
Replay: Halliwell Wanderers 2-4 McLaughlin Islands
Buckby Town 1-2 Moorcroft College of Music
Ainsworth and Wells 5-2 FC Boston

Third Round
Sephton County 1-0 Mount Vernon
Anderton United 0-4 Longshaw Town
Oglesby United 2-2 Flockton Flavell
Replay: Flockton Flavell 2-1 Oglesby United
Walton 3-1 Underwood Town
McLaughlin Islands 1-1 Hyland Town
Replay: Hyland Town 1-1 McLaughlin Islands (1-2 AET)
Kirkham Town 4-2 Moorcroft City
Anderton Town 3-4 Ainsworth and Wells
Tîm Cymru 3-0 Kingsley Town
East Snaith 5-1 Moorcroft University
Somerville Thistle 3-1 Eastham Panthers
Rothwell Temperance Society 2-2 Crompton Town
Replay: Crompton Town 2-0 Rothwell Temperance Society
Houghton Hawks 3-1 Moorcroft College of Music
West Coast Angels 1-1 Ashton Rovers
Replay: Ashton Rovers 0-2 West Coast Angels
Felton Athletic 1-2 Saint-Christophe

Fourth Round
AFC Stanton 3-1 Longshaw Town
Houghton Kestrels 2-0 Ainsworth and Wells
Flockton Flavell 2-2 St. Andrew's
Replay: St. Andrew's 2-1 Flockton Flavell
McLaughlin Islands 1-4 East Snaith
Markham 5-1 Tîm Cymru
Banks 4-0 Mort Park
Sephton County 1-1 Redwood Forest
Replay: Redwood Forest 0-2 Sephton County
Taylor's Cross 4-2 West Coast Angels
New Toronto 3-1 Walton
Currie 1-2 Bradley Hornets
Etruria 4-0 Moorcroft Wanderers
Somerville Thistle 0-3 Crompton Town
Bradley Swifts 2-5 Civil Service
Kirkham Town 4-3 Saint-Christophe
Wacker Neustadt 4-3 Stanley United
St. Martin Athletic 0-2 Houghton Hawks

Fifth Round
AFC Stanton 1-3 Sephton County
Etruria 0-0 Taylor's Cross
Replay: Taylor's Cross 2-1 Etruria
St. Andrew's 1-2 East Snaith
Wacker Neustadt 2-3 Markham
Bradley Hornets 5-0 Houghton Kestrels
Crompton Town 1-2 Civil Service
Houghton Hawks 1-0 New Toronto
Kirkham Town 4-5 Banks

Quarter-Final
Taylor's Cross 3-2 East Snaith
Houghton Hawks 1-6 Banks
Civil Service 2-2 Sephton County
Replay: Sephton County 3-1 Civil Service
Markham 2-0 Bradley Hornets

Semi-Final
Banks 3-2 Sephton County
Sephton County 2-3 Banks
Aggregate: Banks 6-4 Sephton County

Taylor's Cross 4-2 Markham
Markham 0-3 Taylor's Cross
Aggregate: Taylor's Cross 7-2 Markham

Final
Banks 1-0 Taylor's Cross (at City of Houghton Stadium)

Global Qualifiers:

TQCC: Banks, Bradley Hornets.
Globe Cup: Mort Park, Stanley United, Houghton Kestrels.
SBCC: Houghton Hawks, Sephton County, Ashton Rovers, Crompton Town.
Cygnus Cup: Banks.

(Note to Rushmori contest organisers: Where do we stand with qualification, with Mort Park being the holders of the Copa de Campeones?)

by **Krytenia** » Mon Jul 25, 2011 5:23 pm

SEASON ELEVEN: PART THREE

Matchday 20
Avidia and Telecontarë are still looking impossible to separate at the top, as both register wins, though the Eagles are pushed close by lowly Kallia. Iskara Daii, mwanwhile, may be seven points off the top, but are still pushing hard, and thumped New Cefn 6-1 at Parc Abertawy.

Results:
Norton 0-1 Ousevale Borough
Bradwell Saints 0-1 Corinthian Spirits
Jhanna City 1-3 Emberton Reds
Stanton Town 0-1 Foxchester Raiders
Hallad Reavers 3-2 Mercia Bromham
Kallia United 2-3 Avidia United
Cedrus Soundgardia 0-1 Royal Emberton
Hecia 0-2 Telecontarë
New Cefn Albion 1-6 Iskara Daii
Casuals Osteria 2-1 RCSC Northwood

Matchday 21
Script, meet bin. Avidia lose at home to Heciagiving the elves a perfect opportunity to take top spot; it's one they squander, only managing a draw against Casuals. All this means Foxchester and the Daii are firmly back in the title hunt, whilst Mercia are desperately chasing the top four after soundly beating Cedrus.

Results:
Ousevale Borough 2-1 Bradwell Saints
Norton 0-2 Jhanna City
Corinthian Spirits 2-0 Stanton Town
Emberton Reds 1-1 Hallad Reavers
Foxchester Raiders 3-1 Kallia United
Mercia Bromham 5-0 Cedrus Soundgardia
Avidia United 2-3 Hecia
Royal Emberton 4-0 New Cefn Albion
Telecontarë 2-2 Casuals Osteria
Iskara Daii 1-0 RCSC Northwood

Matchday 22
OK, we're gonna call "What The Slani Hell" right here. Avidia and Foxchester both dropped to defeats out of nowhere, whilst Iskara Daii are now just one point off top spot after a thrilling win over Telecontarë. Mercia's draw with New Cefn means it's now Royal Emberton leading the chasing pack after their win over Northwood.

Results:
Jhanna City 0-1 Ousevale Borough
Stanton Town 2-0 Bradwell Saints
Hallad Reavers 1-4 Norton
Kallia United 0-3 Corinthian Spirits
Cedrus Soundgardia 2-1 Emberton Reds
Hecia 2-1 Foxchester Raiders
New Cefn Albion 1-1 Mercia Bromham
Casuals Osteria 2-1 Avidia United
RCSC Northwood 0-1 Royal Emberton
Iskara Daii 2-1 Telecontarë

Matchday 23
Telecontarë do their damnedest to take top spot with a 6-3 win over the Royals - but of course, this is the point Avidia get their season back on track, and their 1-0 win over the Daii keeps them ahead on goal difference. Foxchester also lose, and the pack smell blood.

Results:
Ousevale Borough 2-1 Stanton Town
Jhanna City 1-1 Hallad Reavers
Bradwell Saints 0-2 Kallia United
Norton 0-0 Cedrus Soundgardia
Corinthian Spirits 1-1 Hecia
Emberton Reds 4-1 New Cefn Albion
Foxchester Raiders 2-3 Casuals Osteria
Mercia Bromham 3-0 RCSC Northwood
Avidia United 1-0 Iskara Daii
Royal Emberton 3-6 Telecontarë

Matchday 24
Oh, it's on.

Fortress Oxley strikes again as Avidia come out of their game with Royal Emberton with zero points; this time, Telecontarë get the W (against Mercia Bromham, no less) and sit proudly atop the table.

Meanwhile, Foxchester and Iskara are busy drawing with each other, and haven't noticed the Miners breathing down their necks, ready to pounce after their win over Corinth.

Results:
Hallad Reavers 1-1 Ousevale Borough
Kallia United 0-1 Stanton Town
Cedrus Soundgardia 1-0 Jhanna City
Hecia 2-0 Bradwell Saints
New Cefn Albion 2-0 Norton
Casuals Osteria 3-1 Corinthian Spirits
RCSC Northwood 1-0 Emberton Reds
Iskara Daii 2-2 Foxchester Raiders
Telecontarë 2-0 Mercia Bromham
Royal Emberton 3-2 Avidia United

Copa Calania Round Four
Sixteen become eight, and it's the massacre of the lower league teams. Of the eight sides from outside the Liga Calania, only Phraen Palace and NSE Kovenham progress to the quarter-finals - and even then at the expense of fellow Liga Segunda side Penningworth United and Liga Krytenia's CF Avides respectively. It is the end of the road, though, for two heavyweights, as Telecontarë's double dreams are extinguished by Royal Emberton, and Corinth are downed by Mercia Bromham.

Royal Emberton 2-0 Telecontarë
Penningworth United 1-2 Phraen Palace
Nidola United 1-1 Hallad Reavers
Corinthian Spirits 0-2 Mercia Bromham
NSE Kovenham 1-0 CF Avides
Cedrus Soundgardia 2-0 Athletico Sciuntis
Vecchio Victors 0-2 Casuals Osteria
Foxchester Raiders 3-0 Beverington Hawks

Replays:
Hallad Reavers 1-0 Nidola United[/size]

Matchday 25
Well, that was short-lived. Telecontarë drop the ball against Emberton Reds, and Avidia do this week what their rivals did last - beat Mercia and go top. All this infighting, though, has put Iskara, Foxchester, and Osteria back in the hunt - and all three posted easy wins to make life a little more intriguing.

Results:
Ousevale Borough 1-0 Kallia United
Hallad Reavers 0-1 Cedrus Soundgardia
Stanton Town 2-0 Hecia
Jhanna City 2-0 New Cefn Albion
Bradwell Saints 1-4 Casuals Osteria
Norton 0-4 RCSC Northwood
Corinthian Spirits 0-4 Iskara Daii
Emberton Reds 1-0 Telecontarë
Foxchester Raiders 2-0 Royal Emberton
Mercia Bromham 0-1 Avidia United

Matchday 26
Emberton Reds may be struggling down in thirteenth place, but they're still not a poor team. They fought out a goalless draw with Avidia, and Telecontarë duly returned to the top with a hammering of Norton. The three sides behind all won too, and suddenly the Eagles are looking over their shoulders at the chasing pack.

Results:
Cedrus Soundgardia 2-3 Ousevale Borough
Hecia 2-3 Kallia United
New Cefn Albion 0-2 Hallad Reavers
Casuals Osteria 2-1 Stanton Town
RCSC Northwood 1-1 Jhanna City
Iskara Daii 3-1 Bradwell Saints
Telecontarë 4-0 Norton
Royal Emberton 2-1 Corinthian Spirits
Avidia United 0-0 Emberton Reds
Mercia Bromham 2-5 Foxchester Raiders

Matchday 27
The Daii take no prisoners, conceding three but scoring nine against Stanton. Telecontarë, Avidia, and Foxchester all win comfortably, but Casuals slip up away at struggling Kallia. Elsewhere at the bottom, Norton enter the bottom four after losing to Avidia, allowing Cedrus to stick their heads above water for the first time in quite a while.

Results:
Ousevale Borough 3-0 Hecia
Cedrus Soundgardia 2-0 New Cefn Albion
Kallia United 2-1 Casuals Osteria
Hallad Reavers 1-1 RCSC Northwood
Stanton Town 3-9 Iskara Daii
Jhanna City 0-4 Telecontarë
Bradwell Saints 0-3 Royal Emberton
Norton 0-3 Avidia United
Corinthian Spirits 0-3 Mercia Bromham
Emberton Reds 0-2 Foxchester Raiders

Matchday 28
Let it never be said that Jhanna City don't do their rivals any favours. JCFC surprisingly came away from New City Stadium with a draw, and the result sees Avidia slip from second to fourth. Jhanna's other team, Iskara Daii, are now in second, though Telecontarë's win over Hallad means the gap is three points.

Results:
New Cefn Albion 1-1 Ousevale Borough
Casuals Osteria 2-0 Hecia
RCSC Northwood 0-1 Cedrus Soundgardia
Iskara Daii 2-1 Kallia United
Telecontarë 3-2 Hallad Reavers
Royal Emberton 1-1 Stanton Town
Avidia United 1-1 Jhanna City
Mercia Bromham 2-0 Bradwell Saints
Foxchester Raiders 4-0 Norton
Emberton Reds 1-0 Corinthian Spirits

Matchday 29
Telecontarë carry on serenely whilst all hell breaks loose behind them. The elves have a tricky time against Cedrus - but gain all three points - but the Daii have no such luck, only managing a draw with Hecia. Foxchester take advantage with a win over Jhanna City, but Avidia go one better with a bigger win over Hallad and go second on goal difference. All this means the Raiders stay third, whilst their rivals swap places either side.

Elsewhere, Bradwell's season continues to depress as they're downed 5-0 at home to Emberton; they are, at least, in good company, as Norton lose by the same score.

Results:
Ousevale Borough 1-2 Casuals Osteria
New Cefn Albion 2-1 RCSC Northwood
Hecia 2-2 Iskara Daii
Cedrus Soundgardia 2-3 Telecontarë
Kallia United 0-1 Royal Emberton
Hallad Reavers 1-4 Avidia United
Stanton Town 1-3 Mercia Bromham
Jhanna City 1-2 Foxchester Raiders
Bradwell Saints 0-5 Emberton Reds
Norton 0-5 Corinthian Spirits

As it stands
Champions' Cup place
Globe Cup place
Relegation zone

Pos Team                     P   W  D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
  1 Telecontarë             29  21  4   4  57  23  +34  67
  2 Avidia United           29  19  6   4  63  26  +37  63
  3 Foxchester Raiders      29  20  3   6  69  33  +36  63
  4 Iskara Daii             29  18  8   3  77  36  +41  62
  5 Casuals Osteria         29  18  5   6  55  33  +22  59
  6 Royal Emberton          29  18  1  10  59  42  +17  55
  7 Mercia Bromham          29  16  5   8  57  33  +24  53
  8 Ousevale Borough        29  14  9   6  48  37  +11  51
  9 Corinthian Spirits      29  14  4  11  41  31  +10  46
 10 Emberton Reds           29  11  5  13  45  43   +2  38*
 11 RCSC Northwood          29  10  7  12  43  34   +9  37
 12 Hecia                   29  10  5  14  40  47   -7  35*
 13 Stanton Town            29   9  6  14  33  42   -9  33
 14 New Cefn Albion         29   8  6  15  31  58  -27  30
 15 Cedrus Soundgardia      29   8  3  18  26  54  -28  27
 16 Jhanna City             29   7  4  18  30  58  -28  25
 17 Kallia United           29   6  4  19  24  47  -23  22
 18 Norton                  29   6  4  19  18  67  -49  22
 19 Hallad Reavers          29   4  8  17  29  54  -25  20
 20 Bradwell Saints         29   3  3  23  17  64  -47  12

*UICA rules state no more than four teams from a single
association may compete in the Globe Cup. As it stands,
Hecia would claim a GC spot at Emberton Reds' expense.

by **Kagdazka and Pazhujebu** » Tue Jul 26, 2011 1:09 am

KPFA League First Division 5249 Season Preview

You thought K&P was long-winded when he wrote? Well guess the f#@k what? It's even worse when he talks! Behold, a guy with a plugged nose and an indecipherable accent (which sounds half-Russian and half-Scottish) takes a half an hour to interview another guy who weirdly and randomly alternates between two voices: Scratchy Throat and Kermit the Frog!

Sorry if I butchered any pronunciations. If I did, then look at it this way: you're finally going to learn how to pronounce 'Kagdazka and Pazhujebu,' 'Zhevassi,' and 'š.' Yay for you.

Dmitri Milyakov and Bryan Patrick Present: the Official UIB 103 KPFA League First Division Pre-Season Podcast

There's even a totally ad-libbed puke joke at the end if you stick around for long enough.

Retirements

ST Ighu Hochassi from Juvapanam
DM Edorta Urrustoy (Astograth) from Juvapanam
GK Vhurim Rezhiri from Urajbina
LM Nakiti Shapiro (Queer Poco el Mono Ara) from Urajbina
CM Aleksei Vazavorski from Urajbina
AM Da Costa (Cafundéu) from Urnabhi
CB Luigi Milano (Pasarga) from Yastrabi
LB Nelsinho (Cafundéu) from Zhevassi

Transfers

Into First Division

ST Vyacheslav Torbinskiy (Chetkosk) to Angels
GK Terrence Ottbourne (Kalumba) to Angels
LM Francois Zezima (Southern Cynocephali) to Angels
RM Hossain Rahman (Akbarabad) to FKM
ST Ciara Ju’Rizii (Andossa Se Mitrin Vega) to Gimnasia
AM Jawad Khan (Akbarabad) to Juvapanam
DM Jón Ragnarsson (Bleak Rock) to Juvapanam
GK Arron Yuill (Southern Cynocephali) to Krevetka
W Tor Tong Lee (Darmen) to Therakham
CM Hamid Kabir (Akbarabad) to Urajbina
AM Ceine Júrangil (Valanora) to Urajbina
GK Omigaeyun Ki’Seru (Andossa Se Mitrin Vega) to Vulkan
RM Chris Abouto (Kalumba) to Xenon
LB Mohammed Sharif (Akbarabad) to Zhevassi
CB Pete Walker (Starblaydia) to Zhevassi

Out of First Division

RB Jahat Chahachim from Juvapanam to Indica United (Southern Cynocephali)
CB Pepe Raúl Corretja (Aguazul) from Shadows to Belgium FC (The Babbage Islands)
RB Speratus Ošafi from Urajbina to Tallyn Rovers (Ad'ihan)
CB Kiril Akhmetbekov from Zhevassi to Zarahemla All-Sport (The Babbage Islands)

Within First Division

ST Chaya Vuhumkara from Angels to Urajbina
CB Pirdassia Bawuah from Juvapanam to Vulkan
ST Anastasia Khorkuleva from Therakham to Zhevassi
ST Tom Hovi (The Babbage Islands) from Urajbina to Zhevassi
ST Hridayaja Durai from Urnabhi to Angels
RM Ratin Beenum (Stachland) from Xenon to Gimnasia
LM Caligularana Harishandra from Yastrabi to Zhevassi
LM Anjuthušizhu Ghedafghupa from Zhevassi to Krevetka

One-Year Loans

ST Lyonya Filipov from Urajbina to Gimnasia
ST Enavada Zha from Urajbina to Yastrabi
CB Stepan Petrachkov from Zhevassi to Krevetka
LB Danya Trubachev from Zhevassi to Pkethat Hevnaje
AM Vasilisa from Zhevassi to Vulkan
CB Umashankar Srivastava from Zhevassi to Xenon
ST Zhivi’ejethi Zhu from Zhevassi to Xenon
RM Zosimus Ujubnu from Zhevassi to Yellowknife Yaks

Managerial Changes

Departures

Brutušam Erassi from FKM (bought away by Kagdazka and Pazhujebu national team)
Steven Sanchez (Pretty Awesome Persons) from Urajbina (fired)

Arrivals

Plamen Radic to FKM (former player promoted from assistant manager)
Sergei Qaralashvili to Pkethat Hevnaje (hired as free agent)
Ignacio Vélez (Candelaria And Marquez) to Urajbina (hired as free agent)
Steven Sanchez (Pretty Awesome Persons) to Yellowknife Yaks (hired as free agent)

Foreign Players in the First Division

Claudio Albornos (Aguazul, Zhevassi)
Hamid Kabir (Akbarabad, Urajbina)
Jawad Khan (Akbarabad, Juvapanam)
Hossain Rahman (Akbarabad, FKM)
Mohammed Sharif (Akbarabad, Zhevassi)
Tad Abston (Albundania, Yastrabi)
Ciara Ju’Rizii (Andossa Se Mitrin Vega, Gimnasia)
Omigaeyun Ki’Seru (Andossa Se Mitrin Vega, Vulkan)
Elatzar Orbizo (Astograth, Yastrabi)
Inguma Sapano (Astograth, Shadows)
Itzeder Unzueta (Astograth, Therakham)
Jón Ragnarsson (Bleak Rock, Juvapanam)
Lukas Reynard (Burchadinger, Gimnasia)
Marcos Toledo (Cafundéu, Urajbina)
Marinho (Cafundéu, Urajbina)
Rudinei (Cafundéu, Urajbina)
David Christ (Carasatoga, Yastrabi)
Vyacheslav Torbinskiy (Chetkosk, Angels)
André Blanc-Senac (Cotdelapoms, Vulkan)
Jackson Diawara (Cotdelapoms, FKM)
Tor Tong Lee (Darmen, Therakham)
Jacinta Elminster (Dorian and Sonya, Shadows)
Lucifer Andrea (Erathore, Krevetka)
Chris Abouto (Kalumba, Xenon)
Terrence Ottbourne (Kalumba, Angels)
Leon Sartelli (Krytenia, Juvapanam)
Christos Spyopolous (Ocelot, Yastrabi)
Lorenzo Ruiz (Osarius, Vulkan)
Steffan Pekarik (Polar Islandstates, Urajbina)
Hakan Mendez (Queer Poco el Mono Ara, Urajbina)
Baral Qaavigaaq (Sorthern Northland, Juvapanam)
Arnold Tnetennba (Sorthern Northland, Juvapanam)
Arron Yuill (Southern Cynocephali, Krevetka)
Francois Zezima (Southern Cynocephali, Angels)
Ratin Beenum (Stachland, Gimnasia)
Pete Walker (Starblaydia, Zhevassi)
Olec Dasra (Swartaz, FKM)
Dagrún Hallvarðsdóttir (The Babbage Islands, Urajbina)
Tom Hovi (The Babbage Islands, Zhevassi)
Daniel Levantis (Unitopolis, Gimnasia)
Pat Saunders (Unitopolis, Vulkan)
Ceine Júrangil (Valanora, Urajbina)
Fred Govou (Valladares, Urajbina)
Mike Hardy (Virabia, Yastrabi)
William Kahan (Virabia, Krevetka)
Kimeileandro Iamaxiro (Zarbli, Juvapanam)
Virginia Lomi (Zarbli, Juvapanam)
Gran Sultano (Zarbli, Zhevassi)

Team-by-Team Breakdown

ANGELS
Nickname(s): The Kuratmad Kids, The Red and Blue
Colors: Red and sky blue
City, Country: Dyurtyuli, Kagdazka and Mahathu, Pazhujebu
Stadium(s): The Ice Cube (81,000 seats) and Praça de Prata (66,000)
Manager: Ugo Stowell (Queer Poco el Mono Ara)
Notable Players: Durai, Ottbourne, Torbinskiy, Zezima
Finish Last Year: 9th
Supporter Politics: Right-wing
Supporter Expectations: Upper mid-table
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DHANISH CHALAL
Nickname(s): The Golden Eels
Colors: White, metallic gold, and blue
City, Country: Dhanish Chalal, Pazhujebu
Stadium: The Dhulu'jalamarga (37,000 seats)
Manager: Zosimus Dhihu (Pazhujebu)
Notable Players: -
Finish Last Year: Second Division, Group C, 1st
Supporter Politics: Left-wing
Supporter Expectations: Escape relegation
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FKM
Nickname(s): The Orange and Silver, The People's Club
Colors: Orange and silver
City, Country: CMZ Metropolitan Area, Kagdazka
Stadium: FKM Arena (69,000 seats)
Manager: Plamen Radic (Kagdazka)
Notable Players: Dasra, Diawara, Rahman, Rostov
Finish Last Year: 5th
Supporter Politics: Left-wing
Supporter Expectations: Globe Cup spot
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GIMNASIA
Nickname(s): The Antiques, The Good Old Boys
Colors: Turquoise and wisteria
City, Country: Gelendzhik, Kagdazka
Stadium: Gelendzhik Stadion (35,000 seats)
Manager: Zivan Zagorinski (Kagdazka)
Notable Players: Beenum, Filipov, Ju’Rizii, Levantis, Reynard
Finish Last Year: 11th
Supporter Politics: Mixed
Supporter Expectations: Upper mid-table
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JUVAPANAM
Nickname(s): The Sky and Silver, The Invincibles
Colors: Sky blue and silver
City, Country: Juvapanam, Pazhujebu
Stadium: Sampa Gumbada Stidiyama (48,000 seats)
Manager: Paul Clayton (Krytenia)
Notable Players: Dhivadha, Gašughumi, Ghur, Iamaxiro, Khan, Lomi, Narimanov, Qaavigaaq, Ragnarsson, Sartelli, Tnetennba
Finish Last Year: 2nd
Supporter Politics: Moderate
Supporter Expectations: Title
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KREVETKA
Nickname(s): The Shrimp
Colors: Wisteria and white
City, Country: Oktyabrsk, Kagdazka
Stadium: Banditi Zaliv Stadion (40,000 seats)
Manager: Alain Letetre (Cotdelapoms)
Notable Players: Andrea, Ghedafghupa, Ilych, Kahan, Obukhov, Petrachkov, Yuill
Finish Last Year: 3rd
Supporter Politics: Left-wing
Supporter Expectations: Globe Cup spot
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PKETHAT HEVNAJE
Nickname(s): The Red and White
Colors: Red, white, and black
City, Country: Pkethat Hevnaje, Pazhujebu
Stadium: Mhudhema Adizha Stidiyama (47,000 seats)
Manager: Sergei Qaralashvili (Kagdazka)
Notable Players: Trubachev
Finish Last Year: Second Division, Group B, 1st
Supporter Politics: Far, far left-wing
Supporter Expectations: Escape relegation
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SHADOWS
Nickname(s): The Silver and Black
Colors: Silver and black
City, Country: Pkethat Šede, Pazhujebu
Stadium: Avazhughij Arena (47,000 seats)
Manager: Oghu’ghabuzheh Palšikar (Pazhujebu)
Notable Players: Elminster, Ignatyev, Sapano, Uharhi
Finish Last Year: 12th
Supporter Politics: Moderate
Supporter Expectations: Lower mid-table
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THERAKHAM
Nickname(s): The Black and Blue
Colors: Blue, black, and white
City, Country: Mahathu, Pazhujebu
Stadium: Therakham Velodrama (52,000 seats)
Manager: Yegor Gaznayev (Kagdazka)
Notable Players: Lee, Unzueta
Finish Last Year: 8th
Supporter Politics: Left-wing
Supporter Expectations: Lower mid-table
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URAJBINA
Nickname(s): The Yellow, Red, and Blue
Colors: Yellow, blue, and red
City, Country: Urajbina, Pazhujebu
Stadium: Oberlander'ajat Stidiyama (41,000 seats)
Manager: Ignacio Vélez (Candelaria And Marquez)
Notable Players: Bhara, Govou, Hallvarðsdóttir, Júrangil, Kabir, Marcos Toledo, Marinho, Mendez, Pekarik, Rudinei, Vuhumkara
Finish Last Year: 7th
Supporter Politics: Left-wing
Supporter Expectations: Globe Cup spot
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URNABHI
Nickname(s): The Spiders
Colors: Dark pink and orange
City, Country: Emuzhezh, Pazhujebu
Stadium: Emuzhezh Stidiyama (36,000 seats)
Manager: Cheslav Isyanov (Kagdazka)
Notable Players: Vaskaryev
Finish Last Year: 13th
Supporter Politics: Left-wing
Supporter Expectations: Lower mid-table
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VULKAN
Nickname(s): The Volcano, The Burgundy
Colors: Burgundy and wisteria
City, Country: Gelendzhik, Kagdazka
Stadium: Yuzhniy Veter Stadion (51,000 seats)
Manager: Šudhan Chahachim (Pazhujebu)
Notable Players: Andropov, Bawuah, Blanc-Senac, Hu, Ki'Seru, Litvinov, Obolensky, Ruiz, Saunders, Shcherbina, Thašighi, Vasilisa
Finish Last Year: 4th
Supporter Politics: Left-wing
Supporter Expectations: Title
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XENON
Nickname(s): The X
Colors: Navy blue
City, Country: Gvardeysk, Kagdazka
Stadium: Forestry Department Street (60,000 seats)
Manager: Khuzhu Uthassišabipa (Pazhujebu)
Notable Players: Abouto, Belyakov, Srivastava, Zhu
Finish Last Year: 10th
Supporter Politics: Mixed
Supporter Expectations: Lower mid-table
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YASTRABI
Nickname(s): The Hawks
Colors: Amber and white
City, Country: Dyurtyuli, Kagdazka
Stadium: The Ice Cube (81,000 seats)
Manager: Wladyslaw Bashirskaya (Kagdazka)
Notable Players: Abston, Christ, Hardy, Orbizo, Spyopolous, Yir, Zanga, Zha
Finish Last Year: 6th
Supporter Politics: Right-wing
Supporter Expectations: Upper mid-table
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YELLOWKNIFE YAKS
Nickname(s): YKY, The Nutters
Colors: Black and yellow
City, Country: Dyurtyuli, Kagdazka
Stadium: Zapadnaya Dyurtyuli Stadion (33,000 seats)
Manager: Steven Sanchez (Pretty Awesome Persons)
Notable Players: Ujubnu
Finish Last Year: Second Division, Group A, 1st
Supporter Politics: Left-wing
Supporter Expectations: Escape relegation
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ZHEVASSI
Nickname(s): The Galacticos
Colors: Sky blue, orange, and metallic gold
City, Country: Zhevassi, Pazhujebu
Stadium: Graha'ajat Stidiyama (96,000 seats)
Manager: Nemešiabhi Ja (Pazhujebu)
Notable Players: Albornos, Harishandra, Hovi, Khorkuleva, Omelchenko, Sharif, Sultano, Tikhomirov, Udachin, Walker, Yakoko
Finish Last Year: Champions
Supporter Politics: Right-wing
Supporter Expectations: Title
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by **Mangolana** » Tue Jul 26, 2011 8:50 am

For the sixth time in six years, a team from the city of Skyline has won the Mangolana Premier league, though this time, it was the team from across the bridge. Skyline City, after using high spending tactics, has won the Premier league in dominating fashion, by taking the league by a full 10 points. There is also a change this year, due to Bluepool qualifing for the Globe Cup by way of the Unity league, Mangolana will have four teams in the Globe Cup, three from the Mangolana Premier league, and one from the unity league, which took place in Virabia. In the super league we had the closest ever finish for a promotion spot ever, with Goldshom and Dalenderain finishing with 70 points, but due to goal differential, Goldshom earned promotion with Herogeos SC. And thanks to the city of Alcerana for funding the building of Soccoroo new stadium to be used for next year.

Premier Standings

    Team                 P   W   D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
  1 Skyline City        32  24   3   5  88  32  +56  75
  2 Arsenrall           32  20   5   7  63  28  +35  65
  3 Soccoroo            32  19   7   6  71  30  +41  64
  4 Skyline United      32  18   8   6  82  33  +49  62
  5 Commonbel           32  19   5   8  45  21  +24  62
  6 Bluepool            32  16   8   8  69  48  +21  56
  7 Mascona FC          32  16   7   9  31  24   +7  55
  8 Skyline FC          32  15   8   9  56  40  +16  53
  9 Justidell           32  12   8  12  40  39   +1  44
 10 Wanacana            32  10  12  10  35  40   -5  42
 11 Mangolana City      32   9   8  15  41  56  -15  35
 12 Federation          32   9   6  17  41  54  -13  33
 13 Nirvana             32   8   8  16  27  49  -22  32
 14 Herogeos            32   5   9  18  27  64  -37  24
 15 Redpool             32   5   5  22  26  84  -58  20
 16 Narcana             32   5   5  22  29  91  -62  20
 17 Mascona Fidel       32   5   2  25  26  64  -38  17

All-Star Weekend

Fastest Shot- Johan Delbers- Skyline City
Save Competition- Jorhe Quince- Skyline United
1-1 competition (forward vs defender)- Juran Chueran- Mangolana City
40 yard dash- Filepe Saassa- Nirvana
North vs South Penalty Challenge- North 9-6 South
All-star Game- North 7-2 South
All-star game MVP- Logan Clark- Skyline United (North)

Post Season Awards

Best Young Player (U-20)- Albert Wells- Soccoroo
Best Goalkeeper- Jorge Delpino- Arsenrall
Best Defender- Quentin Hoose- Bluepool
Best Midfielder- Juaren Chueran- Mascona FC
Best Striker- Logan Clark- Skyline United
MVP- Logan Clark- Skyline United

Super Standings

    Team              P   W  D   L For  Ag  +/- Pts
  1 Herogeos SC        32  24  3   5  88  31  +57  75
  2 Goldshom         32  23  4   5  98  35  +63  73  
  3 Dalenderain      32  22  4   6  93  20  +73  70
  4 Sarcaloss        32  22  4   6  53  14  +39  70
  5 Arlenet          32  20  5   7  62  25  +37  65
  6 Jaconess         32  18  1  13  39  33   +6  55
  7 Totten           32  16  6  10  30  24   +6  54
  8 Carleck          32  16  4  12  46  46   +0  52
  9 Welkar           32  13  5  14  33  43  -10  44
 10 Quentis          32  12  6  14  29  32   -3  42
 11 Goldshom FC      32   9 10  13  27  34   -7  37
 12 Skyliness        32  10  7  15  25  44  -19  37
 13 Homozeles        32   8  8  16  36  58  -22  32
 14 Coropelles       32   4  7  21  19  67  -48  19
 15 Zaxell           32   4  7  21  21  74  -53  19
 16 Quell            32   2  7  23  11  84  -73  13
 17 Amsterpom        32   2  6  24   6  52  -46  12

All-Star Weekend

Fastest Shot- Joseph Serls- Arlenet
Save Competition- Hues Felerton- Goldshom
1-1 competition (forward vs defender)- Sam Falen- Goldshom FC
40 yard dash- Sam Falen- Goldshom FC
North vs South Penalty Challenge- North 4-7 South
All-star Game- North 1-9 South
All-star game MVP- Sam Falen- Goldshom FC (South)

Post Season Awards

Best Young Player (U-20)- Wes Wilbert- Herogeos SC
Best Goalkeeper- Wes Wilbert- Herogeos SC
Best Defender- Franklin Wesley- Carleck
Best Midfielder- Joseph Serls- Narcana
Best Striker- Sam Falen- Goldshom FC
MVP- Sam Falen- Goldshom FC

Mangolana Cup
Skyline City 4-0 Herogeos SC

Cliver Cup round 1
Skyline City 3-2 Goldshom
Arsenrall 1-0 Herogeos SC
Soccoroo 5-0 Bluepool
Skyline United 3-1 Commonbel

Cliver Cup round 2
Skyline United 2-0 Arsenrall
Skyline City 4-0 Soccoroo

Cliver Cup round 3
Skyline United 2-2 Skyline City (AET 2-2, PK 2-4)

TQCC
Skyline City

Globe Cup
Arsenrall
Soccoroo
Skyline united

SBCC
Herogeos SC
Goldshom
Dalenderain

CYG
Skyline City

Global Stadia Bid
TQCC: Mascona Memorial Stadium (200,921), Mascona

SBCC: Republic Stadium (130,525), Skyline, nickname- Old Faithful

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