DinendelDucky Posted March 30, 2009 Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 Week 4 in La Liga -Lutherville Press (LP) Currently anyone with even a small comprehension of math can take a look at the tables and see that Transvaal has a comfortable lead. But the surprise this season continues to be the lack of competition for the top spot. The past champions are sitting 1 and 2 spots out of the relegation zone. Arcadia finally got it's first victory against Swamplandia, as did Estrella Roja. And the surprising Duckies are still up at the second position on the table. Results: Atlético Luz Del Mar 1 - 2 Estrella Roja Poss%: 53-47 SoG: 3-7 Scoreline: ALDM: Cavaní (76') Roja: Romero (16'), Motta (63') Subs: N/A Bookings: N/A SiPS 1 - 3 1984 Duckies FC Poss%: 49-51 SoG: 3-9 Scoreline: SiPS: Öörni (2') 1984: Pedersen (46'), Thay Puu (70'), Pitt (78') Subs: 1984: Mahony in for Thay Puu (86'), Bynke Carlsen in for Askehave (88') Bookings: SiPS: Salomäki (R, 79') 1984: Pitt (Y, 11'), Stille (Y, 29') VolNation Volunteers 1 - 2 Transvaal Springboks Poss%: 51-49 SoG: 6-7 Scoreline: Vol: Robertson (62') Boks: Brennan (13'), D. Botha (43') Subs: Vol: Stewart in for Calori (6') Boks: Hörtnagl in for Witchge (22') Bookings: Vol: Robertson (Y, 32') Boks: van der Meer (Y, 3'), Botha (Y, 6'), van Buyten (Y, 10') Arcadia FC 3 - 0 Swamplandia Sinners Poss%: 66-34 SoG: 5-0 Scoreline: AFC: Murphy (13'), Curtis (49'), Napieralski (53') Subs: AFC: Curtis in for Blundetto (26') Bookings: AFC: Jackson (Y, 28') Segunda: Spartak MK 2 - 1 Estrellapuerto FC Dendarii FC 5 - 1 Clyde Albion Voobaha National 1 - 1 FC Franzharia FC Stalybridge 1 - 2 Keville United FC Tercera: El Entrego 2 - 0 Boltonia Compostela Artois 0 - 3 Dun Carrig Bohs Durkastan 0 - 2 FC Jekerger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevinho Posted March 30, 2009 Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 Transvaal likes to play hard. Yellow cards never go out of style on the 'Boks. You did give me a good run in both games tho' We like to play hard too. Look forward to the next meeting. Anyway, Keville starting a nice little run up the table and next match against Clyde Albion, whose form seems to have been weak lately so hopefully something in it for us. I like the Segunda, its always fun to be in a medium division where there is a way up and down close to each other. Its just like the real world Scottish Second Division. All I have to do now is sort out my leaky back four. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PremierApex Posted March 31, 2009 Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 My backline has been a problem as well, which maybe crazy to hear from ALDM. Lulu and Roj taja are playing well, but Asenjo and Mugerza arnt performing to standards due to form. Other than that, Flores has been quite as of late and Cavani and Alba are still lacking teamwork qualities which makes scoring goals at ALDM hard to do. But, i must say when this team gets their teamwork value up, ALDM will be very very scary. for now, we must battle for every single point we earn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadian Empire Posted March 31, 2009 Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 Well, for me - let's just say Coach Christie, or 'the Skirt' as how some Springboks' would say, lives to manage another day. Lovely how we have VolNation next, finally, our customary match against each other - now with weighting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Botha Posted March 31, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 Nothing against Machi but I would wait until at least after the halfway point in the season to give him the team, It allows all teams to get at least one walkover before facing a real manager. Normally I would agree with this... however it appears that the League has already accepted a new manager for the former Rivendell club, so it's not really fair to Machiabelly if he has to sit and wait while his future team goes to pot while someone else new to the league doesn't. I think in the future, if someone wants to take over a team during the first half of the season, tbey have to wait until the start of the second half - while if someone come on board in the second half, they have to wait for the off-season. That's my feeling. We don't want to make someone have to wait two or three months (should a team manager go inactive early in the season) otherwise we might lose them to another league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cataduanes Posted March 31, 2009 Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 YES! The Roja's actually got a win!!! ... its been a while, i almost forgot how it feels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadian Empire Posted March 31, 2009 Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 Who do you have next? I got VolNation, my one-game winning streak may come to an end... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PremierApex Posted March 31, 2009 Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 Welcome to La Liga, Machi. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cataduanes Posted March 31, 2009 Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 Who do you have next? I got VolNation, my one-game winning streak may come to an end... Its the battle of the Estrella's , i face Estrellapuerto FC in the cup on the 3rd April. Next up in the league is SiPS at the Estadio de Sierra Curon B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voobaha Posted March 31, 2009 Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 And we draw ADLM in the third round of the cup? Well, it was a good run to get this far. round 1 def Durkastan (welcome to La Liga) round 2 def Arcadia FC (bye bye, Courtney) And with injuries and suspensions mouting... suddenly the road just got a lot bumpier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machiabelly Posted March 31, 2009 Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 Welcome to La Liga, Machi. :lol: Thank you very much. It is quite the old folks home, but I am looking forward ot it. Ummm my team, not the league. LOL I guess you first voobaha. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DinendelDucky Posted March 31, 2009 Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 And we draw ADLM in the third round of the cup? Well, it was a good run to get this far. round 1 def Durkastan (welcome to La Liga) round 2 def Arcadia FC (bye bye, Courtney) And with injuries and suspensions mouting... suddenly the road just got a lot bumpier. With the problems of the "Big 3" I wouldn't count yourself out yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steodonn Posted March 31, 2009 Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 2 more injury for me My new forward and all he is my best player ffs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PremierApex Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 With the problems of the "Big 3" I wouldn't count yourself out yet. ALDM is confident :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voobaha Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 ....I guess you first voobaha. Good luck Back at ya, Mach.... welcome to La Liga. and an "old" team isn't always a bad thing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Botha Posted April 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 Welcome aboard Machiabelly! Are you planning on changing your team's name? If you are, I ask that you do not change it on a game-day as I keep track of the league history and it's just easier for my historial records if mid-season name changes are done on an off-day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadian Empire Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 Bye bye Courtney indeed. It shows you that Arcadia FC is focused on results - if you can't get them, bye bye. Coach Christie has been offered a provisional one-season contract, but can be cancelled at any time by the board. Could get interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Botha Posted April 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 Coach Christie has been offered a provisional one-season contract, but can be cancelled at any time by the board. Could get interesting. Since the Springboks' manager is also the Minister of Sport & Athletics in Transvaal, the only people who can sack him are the Prime Minister or Staatspresident... talk about job security or what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DinendelDucky Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 Week 5 Preview -Lutherville Press (LP) Last week saw AFC and Roja win their first match of the season. Could this be a turning week in the campaign? Might there actually be competition for the 'Boks? Could 3 time champions Vols really be in relegation danger? This week could answer those questions. Match of the Week: VolNation Volunteers @ Arcadia FC Before the season began this matchup was being billed as the matchup that would most likely crown a champion. Unfortunately these two teams have failed to live up to their billing this year, but that doesn't make this match less important for either of these squads. The VolNation squad is yet to chalk up a victory this season. The three time champs have woefully underperformed and are still looking to start their season. The problem for the Vols has unquestionably come from their backs. The defense has already given up 9 goals which is only 2 less than they gave up all of last season. However a win for them could be just what the team needs to perk up and start a run at the top of the table. With a win the Vols can move up as high as third on the table. Arcadia has also slumped in their first few weeks, failing to put the ball in the back of the net had been their downfall, causing the release of Coach Courtney. Their victory last week against Swamplandia, and the three goals scored, has already helped the fans adjust to the new hire. Coach Christie faces her first real test this week and it has to be on the back of her mind that the fans and the team board have a very low tolerance for loosing at the present time. Certainly she does not want to be the shortest tenured coach of all time. However it is also very possible, with the current talent at AFC, that she could manufacture a great turnaround and make a true stab at the championship. This game will come down to which struggling side can outperform the other. Will the slumping forwards of AFC be able to finally opperate against the weak defense of the Vols, or will the Vols find relief in the misfiring forwards of AFC? Arcadia FC 1 - 2 VolNation Volunteers Other Predictions Transvaal Springboks 3 - 1 Atlético Luz Del Mar Transvaal fans will be happy to celebrate their team's homecoming this week as they invite defending champs ALDM into the Loftus Versfeld Stadium. The 'Boks are humming along this season and looking like a very difficult squad. As a squad they have been able to frustrate forwards this year having only given up 2 goals in 4 games in league play. Atlético is looking to rebound to last week's disappointing home defeat to Roja but will find it hard to do so in such a rowdy atmosphere. Swamplandia Sinners 1 - 4 1984 Duckies FC The Sinners are also happy to be back home this week for only the second time this season. They have had a difficult time in the Primera and are looking to get some points in any way possible. The only point they have captured this season was a road draw against recently promoted SiPS. They hope that their luck against recently promoted teams continue as they take on the Duckies. The Duckies are a surprise team thus far in the season and hope not to trip up against the Sinners. Estrella Roja 2 - 2 SiPS Estrella Roja look to have hit their stride since their week one loss. In the past 3 weeks they have not lost and their most recent result was a convincing win at Atlético. The SiPS are trying to pull themselves up this week after their first loss last week at home against rivals the Duckies. The biggest brightspot for the Sips has to be the play of their forward Joni Rasimus who leads the league in points through 4 weeks. Serie Segunda FC Franzharia 2 - 2 Spartak MK FC Stalybridge 0 - 3 Voobaha National Keville United FC 2 - 1 Clyde Albion Estrellapuerto FC 2 - 1 Dendarii FC Serie Tercera Dragonia United FC 2 - 3 Compostela Artois Dun Carrig Bohs 2 - 2 El Entrego Boltonia 2 - 0 Durkastan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machiabelly Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 I am very sorry Botha, I did not see this on time. I am PEI FC as of now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Botha Posted April 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 I am very sorry Botha, I did not see this on time. I am PEI FC as of now. No worries... there's no matches today so doesn't matter. Anyways Segunda just got a whole lot more interesting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevinho Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 Good to see Keville tipped to beat Clyde Albion. Right now Segunda is quite exciting - all three outcomes - promotion, relegation, or safety are possible for most of the teams in the division. Mini-league works well in situations like this where all the teams are relatively well matched. It'll be interesting to see where we are mid-season, and if Spartak can maintain their lead on everyone else. Oh and PEI FC (pronounced Pie?) is possibly one of the most amusing names for a football team, at least to anyone familiar with UK football culture (as in who ate all the...). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Botha Posted April 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2009 Oh and PEI FC (pronounced Pie?) is possibly one of the most amusing names for a football team, at least to anyone familiar with UK football culture (as in who ate all the...). I'm pretty sure PEI FC stands for Prince Edward Island FC (which is probably too long a name to use in X11) so it'd be pronounced PEE-EE-EYE. Machiabelly: did you want me to call the team PEI FC or Prince Edward Island FC in the Liga Mundo history stuff? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadian Empire Posted April 2, 2009 Report Share Posted April 2, 2009 "I will not make any notions of how we will win unless we are certain that we are going to win in the first place" - Coach Christie on the VolNation game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machiabelly Posted April 2, 2009 Report Share Posted April 2, 2009 Botha, you are correct, both in the name and why I used the short form. Prince Edward Island would be great for the history, but if it will be confusing, then PEI is fine. I suppose I should have put it as P.E.I. to be more accurate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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