Botha Posted February 18, 2010 Report Share Posted February 18, 2010 (edited) [font="Tahoma"][color="#006400"][IMG]http://i48.tinypic.com/mc893b.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i46.tinypic.com/66b2v9.jpg[/IMG] [b][i]Opening kick-off between Rhodesia and Pravus Ingruo at Maputo Stadium[/i][/b] [i]TRANSVALER DAAGLIKSE SPORTNUUS: [/i]With the major stadiums located in Pretoria, Johannesburg, and Bloemfontein currently unavailable or unusable due to the ongoing war, facilities located in cities such as Gabarone, Windhoek, and Maputo have been pressed into use so that the qualification matches for next month's Transvaal Cup IV can be played. The top eight teams in the ten-team single-game round-robin will advance to the 32-team tournament. Each team in the qualification round will play one match against every other team. Unfortunately due to scheduling issues and communication problems throughout the Republic, we cannot bring you any match results from the qualification matches. We hope to have full coverage resumed in time for next month's main tournament kick-off. [i]OOC: FIFA-5 won't give me match results from a 10-team set-up. I also cannot control the AI scheduling[/i][/color][/font] Edited February 18, 2010 by Botha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sargun II Posted February 18, 2010 Report Share Posted February 18, 2010 The Sarnungian Republic team is glad to have a break before possibly matching up with some of these teams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Botha Posted February 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2010 [color="#006400"]Looking at the actual 32-team tournament, in my opinion the teams to watch out for are Deutschland (defending champions), Sooners, Transvaal, Dun Carrig, Mac Land, Arcadian Empire (finalist), The Cheeselands, Tahoe, Cataduanes, and Costa Libertad - with The Children of Odin, Arctica, Viniland, Voobaha, Killallippies, and Kevodia possible spoiler teams. This is the first time both champions and finalist have returned, so any possible match-ups between them will be keenly watched.[/color] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voobaha Posted February 18, 2010 Report Share Posted February 18, 2010 [quote name='Botha' date='17 February 2010 - 07:02 PM' timestamp='1266462141' post='2188688'] [i]OOC: FIFA-5 won't give me match results from a 10-team set-up. I also cannot control the AI scheduling[/i][/quote] OOC: Ouch Botha, that's a nasty bug to have in FIFA-5. As a fellow statmonkey, I'd be losing my mind over that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Botha Posted February 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2010 [quote name='Voobaha' date='18 February 2010 - 08:25 AM' timestamp='1266510332' post='2189739'] OOC: Ouch Botha, that's a nasty bug to have in FIFA-5. As a fellow statmonkey, I'd be losing my mind over that. [/quote] [color="#006400"]Ja, I don't like [i]FIFA'05[/i] for the tournament set-up. [i]FIFA'02[/i] which I used for the first 2 Transvaal Cup had an awesome tournament and stats set-up and even allowed for customisation of team formations and playing style. Last year's Cup wasn't so much a problem because there were 16 teams in the qualification so I could set it up differently than I had to for the 10 qualifying team this year. Unfortunately my PC now has a glitch when I now try to run FIFA'02. Now I think about it, what I *should* have done is added two 'dummy' teams into the mix (like Windhoek Welwitschia and Kaapstad Hornets) so there was 12 teams to work with. Anything not divisible by 4 becomes a real headache in FIFA'05.[/color] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Botha Posted February 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2010 [b][color="#FF8C00"][size="4"]QUALIFICATION STANDINGS AFTER DAY 2[/size][/color][/b] [IMG]http://i46.tinypic.com/1212yhz.jpg[/IMG] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fizzydog Posted February 18, 2010 Report Share Posted February 18, 2010 OOC: Oh you got to be kidding me. What does the line mean? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordosaur94 Posted February 19, 2010 Report Share Posted February 19, 2010 OOC: Sweet, my team's doing pretty well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Botha Posted February 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2010 [quote name='Fizzydog' date='18 February 2010 - 03:55 PM' timestamp='1266537303' post='2190573'] OOC: Oh you got to be kidding me.[/quote] Yeah I am actually quite surprised by your teams performance so far considering you ended up with a slightly-stronger than typcial for a first-time entry. I was expecting you to be up in the top 3, but then there is still 7 more matches for you to play. At the end of the entire tournament I'll reveal which teams everyone had assigned, so don't bother asking me now who you have got. [quote name='Fizzydog' date='18 February 2010 - 03:55 PM' timestamp='1266537303' post='2190573']What does the line mean?[/quote] [color="#006400"]You need to finish above the line to qualify for the main 32-team tournament in March.[/color] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firewater Posted February 19, 2010 Report Share Posted February 19, 2010 ...wow, that's pretty awesome- Debate Land needs to keep up the good work so far, lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Botha Posted February 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2010 [b][color="#FF8C00"][size="4"]QUALIFICATION STANDINGS AFTER DAY 3[/size][/color][/b] [IMG]http://i47.tinypic.com/vif7f9.jpg[/IMG] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Botha Posted February 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2010 [b][color="#FF8C00"][size="4"]QUALIFICATION STANDINGS AFTER DAY 4[/size][/color][/b] [IMG]http://i49.tinypic.com/jre7ub.jpg[/IMG] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fizzydog Posted February 21, 2010 Report Share Posted February 21, 2010 That's how we do it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael McBride Posted February 21, 2010 Report Share Posted February 21, 2010 [b]FCN, ROME[/b] - With a second straight loss placing the national team in 8th, the last spot for advancement into the actual World Cup, concerning is abounding among many Federation fans. While the team's defense has been strong, only allowing 3 goals in 4 games, their offense has been non-existent, scoring only one goal in that period. With so much offensive talent on the team, many are beginning to speculate whether the manager may be offed should the team drop below the line needed for Cup entry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firewater Posted February 21, 2010 Report Share Posted February 21, 2010 Every living person in Debate Land seems a bit down after two straight losses, but with the team still in the race for qualifying, in 7th place at this time, it still allows the citizens to have a smile on their face, knowing that even just after a brutal war, their team was still in the running. Though, many citizens could be heard praising the defense, but not giving much love to the offensive part of the team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fizzydog Posted February 21, 2010 Report Share Posted February 21, 2010 NTR citizens all gathered at its very first soccer stadium to see the first ever home soccer game, which after two straight fails, ended in sudden victory for Nos Tre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordosaur94 Posted February 22, 2010 Report Share Posted February 22, 2010 The people of Cascade are in a soaring mood as the Cascadian team is so far doing the best in the Transvaal Cup. Fans all over the nation are hoping that the team will do spectacularly by the end of the Tournament. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Botha Posted February 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2010 (edited) [b][color="#FF8C00"][size="4"]QUALIFICATION STANDINGS AFTER DAY 6[/size][/color][/b] [IMG]http://i46.tinypic.com/dqmcm8.jpg[/IMG] [color="#000080"]Sorry for no update yesterday - I played out the matches but forgot to post the update. The qualification standings are now current as of today's matches. At this point, with 16 points I can officially confirm that Cascade has qualified for the main event. Right now the points theshold is 13 so any team that gets more than 13 points will be advancing to the 32-team tournament next month. No team has been eliminated yet although if Rhodesia doesn't pick up a win in their next match I think they'll be done.[/color] Edited February 22, 2010 by Botha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firewater Posted February 24, 2010 Report Share Posted February 24, 2010 the people in Debate Land were seen with many a smile on a face, feeling that the team was on the verge of victory. Noticing the jump right back into 2nd place overall, it was simply amazing to many a citizen on just how much the team had shown improvement, having gone 2-0-1 in their past 3 games, as well as showing some sort of offensive output. Either way, the government is planning a large celebration, should the team finish strong in their qualifications... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Botha Posted February 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2010 [b][color="#FF8C00"][size="4"]QUALIFICATION STANDINGS AFTER DAY 7[/size][/color][/b] [IMG]http://i49.tinypic.com/14imu52.jpg[/IMG] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Botha Posted February 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2010 [b][color="#FF8C00"][size="4"]QUALIFICATION STANDINGS AFTER DAY 8[/size][/color][/b] [IMG]http://i48.tinypic.com/29bn7sh.jpg[/IMG] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtleknifewielder Posted February 25, 2010 Report Share Posted February 25, 2010 With the fourth win, Promised Land fans are overjoyed to see that they have qualified for the tournament. Having never before competed in the Transvaal Cup, hopes were high but expectations low that their team would perform so admirably, and the jubilant fans are dancing in the streets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fizzydog Posted February 25, 2010 Report Share Posted February 25, 2010 NTR citizens and government officials alike are on the edge of their seats, hoping not to lose. OOCLY, I really need this reward cash, my nation is almost in debt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Botha Posted February 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2010 (edited) [quote name='Fizzydog' date='25 February 2010 - 03:46 PM' timestamp='1267141808' post='2203882']OOCLY, I really need this reward cash, my nation is almost in debt. [/quote] You DO realise this is *just* the qualification round. There is still the main tournament with 32 teams which you'd need to get past to get any $$$. Most folks enter the tournament for bragging rights. The $$$ is just a nice distraction. Edited February 25, 2010 by Botha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Botha Posted February 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2010 [quote name='Subtleknifewielder' date='25 February 2010 - 03:14 PM' timestamp='1267139898' post='2203807']With the fourth win, Promised Land fans are overjoyed to see that they have qualified for the tournament.[/quote] [color="#000080"] Yes, your team looked a little shaky there at the start but proceeded to quietly edge its way up the standings. [/color] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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