Transvaal Cup IV

[Manetheren]

GK Kasey Keller (Seattle Sounders FC)
GK Keiren Westwood (Real Salt Lake)
D Angus Cunningham (Real Salt Lake)
D Richard Daley (Colorado FC)
D Kevin Foley (Saint John Crusaders)
D Stephen Kelly (Vancouver Whitecaps)
D Kevin Kilbane (Portland Timbers)
D Paul O Conail (San Francisco SC)
MF Sean St Ledger (Cruachan Rovers)
MF Cormac Wilson (Halifax Celtic FC)
MF Keith Andrews (Real Salt Lake)
MF Damien O Conradh (Arizona Apache FC)
MF Darron Gibson (Cruachan Rovers)
MF Stephen Hunt (Seattle Sounders FC)
MF Liam Lawrence (Drogheda)
F James McCarthy (LA United FC)
F Aiden McGeady (Honolulu Warriors FC)
F Cathal Whelan (Drogheda)
F Aodh MacCormaic (Colorado FC)
F Kevin Doyle (Saint John Crusaders)
F Robbie Keane (San Diego)
F Seamus Loingeas (LA United FC)

[Jordosaur94]

[b]Team Roster[/b]

GK Daniel Miller (Eatonville Bobcats)
GK George Sampson (Wenatchee Rattlesnakes)
D Carl Albertson (Wenatchee Rattlesnakes)
D Loyd Robertson (Eatonville Bobcats)
D Carl Miller (Eatonville Bobcats)
D Oscar Jones (Yakima Dust Devils)
D Bill Edwards (Yakima Dust Devils)
D Joseph O'Conner (Wenatchee Rattlesnakes)
MF Pete Ferguson (Moses Lake Buffaloes)
MF Andrew Barnes (Eatonville Bobcats)
MF Zeke Phillips (Yakima Dust Devils)
MF Tanner Carlton (Wenatchee Rattlesnakes)
MF Doug Spooner (Eatonville Bobcats)
MF Larry Mikes (Moses Lake Buffaloes)
MF Ned Stevenson (Ellensburg Ruffians)
F George Hill (Eatonville Bobcats)
F Vince Taylor (Wenatchee Rattlesnakes)
F Pete Marks (Ellensburg Ruffians)
F Tim Davidson (Wenatchee Rattlesnakes)
F Kyle Smith (Richland Pronghorns)
F Richard Fredricks (Ellensburg Ruffians)
F Al Packard (Richland Pronghorns)

[Botha]

[quote name='Voobaha' date='28 February 2010 - 08:44 PM' timestamp='1267418863' post='2209466']Which can make for a fun guessing game... "Which club team DO I have?"[/quote]
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Keep in mind I am using [i]FIFA20[b]05[/b][/i] - so the rosters are all five years out of date... [/color]

[Kowalski]

After a 6th place finish last time around Killallippies will be looking to be the surprise team once again.

[Botha]

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[b]DAY 1 SCHEDULE – MONDAY, MARCH 1[/b]

POOL A: Prince Edward Island defeated Arctica 1-0; J Andres defeated Transvaal 1-0; Cascade tied Arcadian Empire 0-0; Cataduanes tied Dun Carrig 0-0; Dun Carrig tied Arctica 0-0

POOL B: Nos Tre Rebublic defeated Debate Land 4-1; The Cheeselands defeated Adeptes Mechanicus 3-0; Viniland defeated Disparu 1-0; Kevodia tied Jutopia Land 1-1

POOL C: Mac Land defeated The Children of Odin 2-1; Uralica tied Voobaha 1-1; Deutschland tied Kelton 1-1; Costa Libertad defeated MLW worldwide 3-1

POOL D: Articuno Islands tied Sooners 0-0; Tahoe defeated Rhodesia 2-0; Sarnungian Republic tied Killallippies 1-1; Promised Land defeated Espana 3-0

[b]DAY 2 SCHEDULE – TUESDAY, MARCH 2[/b]

POOL A
Prince Edward Island vs Transvaal
J Andres vs Cascade
Acadian Empire vs Cataduanes

POOL B
Jutopia Land vs Nos Tre Rebublic
Debate Land vs Adeptes Mechanicus
The Cheeselands vs Disparu
Viniland vs Kevodia

POOL C
MLW worldwide vs Mac Land
The Children of Odin vs Uralica
Voobaha vs Deutschland
Kelton vs Costa Libertad

POOL D
Promised Land vs Articuno Islands
Sooners vs Rhodesia
Tahoe vs Sarnungian Republic
Killallippies vs Espana[/color]

[Sargun II]

"Tied for third, boys. Our defence looked stout out there today, but the real test comes tomorrow!"

The Sarnunga team is excited about a tie to start the tournament, but the real talk is about facing Tahoe tomorrow. They sang the same prayer as before the first game and went into practice with extra vigor.

[Subtleknifewielder]

"An excellent first match in the tournament!"

[Manetheren]

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Tahoe fans celebrate the opening game of the World Cup.

[b]Transvaal[/b]
Tahoe got off to a good start in the 2010 World Cup with a dramatic win over Rhodesia. Tahoe's fans, known for being unrully and disrespectful, cheered the entrance of the Rhodesian team, a rare event for anyone playing the Celtic Bhoys in Green.

Tahoe's defense looked strong and superstar midfielder Kieth Andrews of Tahoe Premier Cup Champions Real Salt Lake knocked in Tahoe's first goal of the game in the 23rd minute on a one vs one breakaway. Foreward Seamus Loingeas added a second goal in the 62nd minute to go two up on a Rhodesian team who had a hard time advancing past center field. Tahoe's fans booed as Coach Kyle MacDonald pulled his star players from the game in the second half, though he explained in the post-win press conference that he did so to keep them healthy and without any penalties going into the game against the Sarnungian Republic and futher throughout the opening round.

[jutopia la]

Great job boys! We tied against a team we were expected to do worse than in the tournament. Let's make the next one a win!

[Firewater]

"...well, our defense wasn't good enough to get us the win. I understand that this was our first game, and everything is a bit tough with the quality of the stage, but at any rate things should get better, now that we have a feeling for the atmosphere of this tournament."

Fitting words for Debate Land's coach after his team gave up the most goals they had given up in their short stint in the cup. The normally tough defense was simply overwhelmed, and after a ugly goal a few minutes in, the jitters and shock on being on such a large stage got to this young team. Either way, the 4 goals allowed was the most the team has given up in the entirety of the tournament. The defensive players have vowed to get better, and as fans nod understandingly when they are interviewed, but knowing of the offense's inability to score are very concerned about the rate of the tournament, if it continues on the path that was seen tonight.

[Botha]

[color="#000080"][b]Costa Libertad National Team For Transvaal 2010[/b]

GoalKeepers:
1 - Diogo Alegre (Real Castilla León)
99 - Tiago Quintas (Deportivo Santa Fé)

Defenders:
4 - Lois Luis (Atlético Luz Del Mar)
6 - Roc Taja (Atlético Luz Del Mar)
14 - Fabiano Kahn (Real Castilla León)
15 - Reagan Moyes (Real Castilla León)
3 - Fermiñho Figueroa (Deportivo Santa Fé)
22 - César Véla (Deportivo Santa Fé)

Midfielders:
18 - Tégo Núñez Vizcaíno (Atlético Luz Del Mar)
8 - Rodrigo Abreu (Roma Reds)[/b]
11 - Rosario Padin (Atlético Luz Del Mar)
7 - Oscar Labari (Real Castilla León)
10 - Felício Cortés (Deportivo Santa Fé)
13 - Genaro Ochotorena (Atlético Luz Del Mar)
12 - Marco Nistri (Real Castilla León)

Forwards:
25 - Leandro Avilés Rebiñho (Real Castilla León)
11 - Quingallumbo Zaragoza (Real Castilla León)
19 - René Avilês (Deportivo Santa Fé)
31 - Rodrigo Vizcaíno Godíñez (Deportivo Santa Fé)
28 - Dés Cavaní (Atlético Luz Del Mar)

- [i]posted on behalf for PremierApex[/i][/color]

[V The King]

The Vinilandese National Team:

GK Rio Jilles (Atlético Vinilandês)
GK Heberto Sabadin (Dvärgamas FC)
GK Heiko Holstein (Prairies Raiders)
D Aloísio Cortez (Atlético Vinilandês)
D Errol Jacobs (Prairies Raiders)
D Harry Péleve (Prairies Raiders)
D Carl-Fredrik Holmbergh (Dvärgamas FC)
D Ralf Nygren (Dvärgamas FC)
D Custódio Hipólito (Atlético Vinilandês)
MF Aníbal Paiva (Atlético Vinilandês)
MF Juan Bello (Atlético Pernambucano)
MF Scott Broomes (Prairies Raiders)
MF Leonardo Hodge (Dvärgamas FC)
MF Thorvald Markstedt (Dvärgamas FC)
MF Pierre Babayaro (Atlético Vinilandês)
MF Abelto Millo (Atlético Vinilandês)
F Eliseu Flor (Atlético Pernambucano)
F Matias Cardoso (Atlético Vinilandês)
F Howey Fallon (Prairies Raiders)
F Pierre Bäcklund (Dvärgamas FC)
F Damien Wright (Dvärgamas FC)
F Victor Paulo (Atlético Vinilandês)

[Jordosaur94]

"Well, that was a rather decent headstart to the tournament, but look on the bright side, at least the Arcadian team didn't score either. We could win our next game against J Andres, so good luck team!"

[Kevinho]

Despite the present diplomatic issues with travelling to an IRON nation Kevodia's national team convened in the Traansvaal for the first time since last March. This time the team was noticeably without any presence from Keville United's players, as United cannot release their players during the Liga Mundo run-in. This was a far cry from the days when United dominated the domestic scene in Kevodian football. National squad manager Ron Bassetson commented, 'Its a funny old situation alright. I'd love to have that Lobadov lad playing for me, as well as Ted Rotenston, Allan MacKean and the rest, but the lads we have in the national squad are just as capable. However its unfortunate that we don't have any of the fans down here to cheer on the lads as yet due to the diplomatic situation. Hopefully this can be sorted soon to give the lads a boost.' Bassetson's side played out a rather dull 1-1 against Jutopia, although there are plenty of matches to go and hopefully plenty of opportunity for a breakthrough.

[Botha]

[quote name='Kevinho' date='02 March 2010 - 04:20 PM' timestamp='1267575825' post='2211938']Despite the present diplomatic issues with travelling to an IRON nation Kevodia's national team convened in the Traansvaal for the first time since last March. [/quote]

[color="#000080"]There should be no diplomatic issues at all, as Transvaal departed IRON in September and has been a Nordreich nation since then - and is thus allied to Kevodia in the current conflict.[/color]

[Fizzydog]

Nos Tre Republic fans cheer for their amazing win. 4-1. This is seemingly the greatest way to kick off a tournament.

[Botha]

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[b]DAY 2 RESULTS – TUESDAY, MARCH 2[/b]

POOL A: Transvaal defeated Prince Edward Island 2-1; J Andres tied Cascade 0-0; Acadian Empire tied Cataduanes 1-1

POOL B: Nos Tre Rebublic defeated Jutopia Land 1-0; Adeptes Mechanicus defeated Debate Land 1-0; The Cheeselands defeated Disparu 1-0; Viniland tied Kevodia 0-0

POOL C: MLW worldwide defeated Mac Land 1-0; Uralica defeated The Children of Odin 1-0; Deutschland defeated Voobaha 2-0; Kelton tied Costa Libertad 0-0

POOL D: Promised Land tied Articuno Islands 0-0; Sooners tied Rhodesia 0-0; Tahoe defeated Sarnungian Republic 2-0; Killallippies defeated Espana 2-0

[b]DAY 3 SCHEDULE – WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3[/b]

POOL A
Arctica vs Transvaal
Cascade vs Prince Edward Island
Cataduanes vs J Andres
Dun Carrig vs Arcadian Empire
Arcadian Empire vs Arctica

POOL B
Nos Tre Rebublic vs Adeptes Mechanicus
Disparu vs Debate Land
Kevoida vs The Cheeselands
Jutopia Land vs Viniland

POOL C
Mac Land vs Uralica
Deutschland vs The Children of Odin
Costa Libertad vs Voobaha
MLW worldwide vs Kelton

POOL D
Articuno Islands vs Rhodesia
Sarnungian Republic vs Sooners
Espana vs Tahoe
Promised Land vs Killallippies[/color]

Edited March 3, 2010 by Botha

[Manetheren]

In the post game press conference, coach Kyle MacDonald applauded Tahoe's tenacious defense that once again stifled the opponent yet stressed he would encourage his team to increase their offensive pressure in upcoming games. Coach MacDonald was quoted, "We are doing a great job so far and hope to keep the momentum going against a weak Espana squad tomorrow before we start facing some of the more competitive teams in the prelims. Our goal is to win our games day by day and that is what we are focusing on but we are definately looking to sweep through our pool with strong preformances that will carry us into the playoffs."

Forwards Seamus Loingeas and Robbie Keane scored in the 59th and 69th minutes respectively.

[Sir Keshav IV]

"Another draw, this wont do. The Premier has offered 15 million Yuan for every Articunan player if we make it into the finals."

[Fizzydog]

NTR is shocked to see they are doing just as well as Tahoe and The Cheeselands.

[Kevinho]

[quote name='Botha' date='03 March 2010 - 12:45 AM' timestamp='1267577326' post='2211959']
[color="#000080"]There should be no diplomatic issues at all, as Transvaal departed IRON in September and has been a Nordreich nation since then - and is thus allied to Kevodia in the current conflict.[/color]
[/quote]

Oops I knew that. In that case the Kevodian Foriegn Office apologizes for the ahem, administrative error, caused by loss of data after a nuclear explosion, and has cleared travel to the Transvaal for the tournament. However, the arrival of the Kevodian traveling army did not prevent a bore draw against Viniland, prompting fears that the Kevodia side are perhaps Sam Allardyce's Bolton in disguise.

Edited March 3, 2010 by Kevinho

[Firewater]

Debate Land was dissapointed in their second loss in the cup. While they still had many games to play before they would be eliminated, the grumbles about the pathetic offense grew, the more that the team had been unable to score any goals, and if records were correct, had not scored more than 1 goal a fraction of the games they had played in the cup...

[Subtleknifewielder]

[quote name='Botha' date='02 March 2010 - 09:46 PM' timestamp='1267595385' post='2212353']
[color="#006400"]Promised Land tied Articuno Islands 0-0

[b]DAY 3 SCHEDULE – WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3[/b]
Promised Land vs Killallippies[/color]
[/quote]
"I must say I am impressed with how well our defense managed to hold off any scoring, but it looks like we'll need to work on some offensive drills for our next game against Killallippies."

Fans are not too concerned over losing a positon in the pool...whatever happens, their team will still have gained valuable experience for the next tournament.

[Jordosaur94]

"Well, that wasn't good, but we can do better next game, team!"

[Ezequiel]

After losing yet another game, the Head Coach Javier Hogart of Espana was caught throwing his hat on the floor and stomping on it. After the game ended he had a talk with the players about how disappointed he was in them for losing two games after making it into the Cup. At the end, he made a statement to the team... 'You WILL win this next game against Tahoe, or you will see a horrible next season with brutal training. Now meet me back here at 0700 hours to start practicing.'

After leaving the locker room, he is stopped by press... 'How do you feel about losing two games in a row?' the reporter said. 'I feel ashamed by the team, after making it into the Cup we cannot be playing this horrid... But we will defeat Tahoe in the next game.' H.C. Javier was quoted saying.

OOC: Really? I lose the first two games in the last one, then the first two here as well... I think we need better training

Edited March 3, 2010 by Ezequiel