Cup of Nations I

[Michael McBride]

[quote name='Botha' date='21 May 2010 - 03:30 AM' timestamp='1274426993' post='2306688']
[color="#000080"]I hope that someone will document this tournament on the CN Wiki to give it that *official* feeling.[/color]
[/quote]

OOC: I suck with Wikis, so it'll have to be someone else. I can provide them with any data they need, however.

[king of cochin]

The King of Cochin sends a personal motivational letter to Team Cochin to improve their game play and bring laurels to the nation.

Edited May 21, 2010 by king of cochin

[Franz Ferdinand]

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"The state of Denmark believes there must be some sort of match fixing deal going around which is preventing the glorious nation of Denmark from scoring any goals. We shall keep a close eye on the referee(s) and their conduct to make sure that they actually do their job correctly and do not just give all the decision(s) to the other side."[/center]

[Michael McBride]

"Match fixing?" came the statement from MediaCorp Director of Sports Zack Jacobs. "How dare you, sir. Each match is officiated by a different set of officials, and no team gets the same the same set at any point through the group stages. Match fixing would be nearly impossible, sir, and the fact that you would stoop to such low accusations simply because your team seems to have an innate inability to put the ball in the back of the net is disgusting."

[Franz Ferdinand]

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"I am not amused by the accusations from MediaCorp about what we believe to be a unjust attack against us. The state of Denmark shall be keeping an eye on the official who made the comment while at the same time, changing our plan(s) to a form which shall improve the chances of success."[/center]

[Subtleknifewielder]

"You think Australia would dare stoop to trying to cheat? No, Denmark is just sore from not being able to beat us....or anyone. on that note, we encourage our defense to keep up the good work, and urge our offense to practice, practice, practice."

[Minilla Island]

Minilla Island would love tpo play in the next Cup.

[KingChris]

EDIT: Never mind.

Edited May 22, 2010 by KingChris

[Michael McBride]

[quote name='KingChris' date='21 May 2010 - 10:28 PM' timestamp='1274495317' post='2307552']
We would just like to let you know that the Texas team is now known as the United States of America.
[/quote]

OOC: Seeing as how the tourney has already started, I'm going to have to say no. Also because the tourney has already been simmed, and my current government stance would kick all your players out, forfeiting the games, which in turn would change the already simmed outcome. So... no, it's being left as Texas.

[Michael McBride]

[u][b]Match Day 4[/b][/u]
Texas v. [b]York[/b] 0-1
PRC v. Cochin 0-0
France v. Athenian Federation 0-0
Transvaal v. Slavic Federation 2-2
[b]Isocoles[/b] v. Louisiana 1-0
GDR v. [b]Carthage[/b] 1-2
Denmark v. [b]Novak[/b] 0-1
Wilsons Promontory v. Australia 0-0

[b]Group 1 Report[/b]
Amid rumors that Texas plans to join the hated United States, the Republic of York team came out with a different vibe in their game today. They physically took it to the team from Texas, resulting in a number of fouls along with a few yellow cards. Their physical play led to a turnover in the 17th minute that ended in a goal. Just a few minutes later though, York's physical play caught up with them as one of their players was sent off after an exceptionally hard tackle that led to a Texas player being carted off the pitch. York played exceptionally conservative after that sending off, still being physical, but only in their own zone and never let Texas even get a shot off on net. In the second game, the People's Republic of China and the Kingdom of Cochin played each other to a scoreless draw, giving the first pass into the knockout round to the home team. At 10 points, the Republic is out of reach of the Kingdom of Cochin, currently in third with 3 points. Celebrations throughout the Republic reportedly broke out as news of the result spread. All other teams are still mathematically in competition for the second advancing spot.

[b]Group 2 Report[/b]
Yet another round of ties marked Group 2's Match Day Four. The Empire of France and the Athenian Federation played to a 0-0 tie, which neither team able to connect on passes all day. Both teams had their chances, but errant passes or bad timing prevented both teams from scoring. The Slavic Federation got their first two away goals in a tie with Transvaal that saw the Springboks squander an early 2-0 lead but almost win it in stoppage time in the second half with a ball that slammed off the crossbar. If Transvaal wins one of its last two games, then they advance to the knockout rounds. The Athenian Federation, still at the bottom of the table, has not been mathematically eliminated yet, however, they must win their last two games to even have a chance to advance.

[b]Group 3 Report[/b]
Continuing to prove themselves one of the worst teams in the tournament, Louisiana lost 1-0 to United Isocoles today. The Bayou Boys never were able to get anything going on offense, and their defense simply could not find a way to clear the ball out of their own zone against the Isocoles attack. In the second game, Carthage got a much-needed win against the German Democratic Republic, coming back from an early 1-0 deficit to score two goals in a span of 15 minutes in the second half to take a 2-1 lead they never relinquished. All the teams are still technically able to advance, though Isocoles only needs one more point to advance and Louisiana needs to win each of its last two games simply to have a chance.

[b]Group 4 Report[/b]
Amid allegations of match-fixing, the team from Novak almost seemed to go out of their way to make sure that Denmark had nothing to gripe about. In undoubtedly the cleanest game of the entire tournament, Novak never gave the officials a reason to call any fouls on them. Playing a very precise game that methodically broke down the Denmark attack and then defense, Novak only scored a single goal but played the best football of any team in the tournament so far. MediaCorp officials in charge of the tournament were seen congratulating Novak coaches after the match for such a cleanly played game. The two rivals from Australia played to a 0-0 tie, a small measure of revenge for Wilsons Promontory after the 3-0 bludgeoning they took at the hands of the Queendom in the first match day. Even with Denmark's ineptitude at putting the ball into the net, they still have 0 goals through four games, they are still mathematically eligible to advance, but they have to win both of their last two games to even have a chance.

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[king of cochin]

Gen. Mohammad Faraz, an ardent football fan and at a time lead striker for Malappuram United, conducted a video conferencing with the Team Cochin to congratulate them on improving their standings and to work harder to go to the next round of the competition.

[Sargun II]

The Carthaginian team, composed of players loyal to the former Queen, was to face the German Democratic Republic - the nation that pledged to assist Carthage in enforcing the Constitution that limited the rights of the people and expanded the power of the King - and was noticeably frustrated in the first half. The goal allowed in the first half sent the team quietly into the locker room. As they played in the second half, the Carthaginian team picked up momentum, scored once, and in the passion of the moment seized the advantage and scored again. It was visible the excitement on the players' faces.

The captain of the team said to a MediaCorp reporter that it was an "unimaginably great day".

[Franz Ferdinand]

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"Novak must have clearly paid the officials off. How is that they always got all the decisions go their way while every attempt we had at goal was either considered offside, resulted in our players being brutally taken down or some minor infraction resulting in play stopping and allowing the Novak team to take advantage of it. The fact that MediaCorp officials congratulated the coaches of Novak is also suspect. There is definitely foul play afoot which I call for other nations such as Texas, the Athenian Federation and Louisiana to investigate."[/center]

[Fizzydog]

"We would like to announce the partys of the newest win have caused over 1 million in damages. But a public celebration will be held in Cleveland for our luck, or maybe skill streak."

[Michael McBride]

[quote name='Franz Ferdinand' date='23 May 2010 - 08:38 AM' timestamp='1274618268' post='2309004']
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"Novak must have clearly paid the officials off. How is that they always got all the decisions go their way while every attempt we had at goal was either considered offside, resulted in our players being brutally taken down or some minor infraction resulting in play stopping and allowing the Novak team to take advantage of it. The fact that MediaCorp officials congratulated the coaches of Novak is also suspect. There is definitely foul play afoot which I call for other nations such as Texas, the Athenian Federation and Louisiana to investigate."[/center]
[/quote]

"Were you even watching the same game that actually occurred? There were no fouls called on Novak because there we none to call. They didn't even make a single tackle all game. Your team turned the ball over through poor passing or simply clearing it to get it out of your zone. There were never any chances for your team that were called back because of offsides because your team had no chances on net. MediaCorp officials congratulated Novak's coaches on such a cleanly played game, nothing more. The fact that you continue to persist in your allegations of match fixing is really stunning. Maybe if your team focused more on its play instead of crying about how they feel people are cheating, they might win a game and put themselves back into contention to leave the group stage."

-MediaCorp Representative.

[Fizzydog]

"You sayin' UI cheats? You wanna go? We won fair an' square 'gainst them Louisiana, lil man!"

-UI Soccer Player.

[Acca Dacca]

[quote name='Sargun' date='23 May 2010 - 06:34 AM' timestamp='1274614464' post='2308992']
The Carthaginian team, composed of players loyal to the former Queen, was to face the German Democratic Republic - the nation that pledged to assist Carthage in enforcing the Constitution that limited the rights of the people and expanded the power of the King - and was noticeably frustrated in the first half. The goal allowed in the first half sent the team quietly into the locker room. As they played in the second half, the Carthaginian team picked up momentum, scored once, and in the passion of the moment seized the advantage and scored again. It was visible the excitement on the players' faces.

The captain of the team said to a MediaCorp reporter that it was an "unimaginably great day".
[/quote]


OOC: Lol no. My nation, my team.

[Michael McBride]

[quote name='Acca Dacca' date='23 May 2010 - 08:16 PM' timestamp='1274660151' post='2309661']
OOC: Lol no. My nation, my team.
[/quote]

OOC: I told you on IRC, work it out between yourselves and keep it the $%&@ out of my thread.

[Botha]

[quote name='Pravus Ingruo' date='21 May 2010 - 12:24 PM' timestamp='1274469861' post='2307164']
OOC: I suck with Wikis, so it'll have to be someone else. I can provide them with any data they need, however.
[/quote]

I'll see what I can do if I have time next week to set up something basic.

[Subtleknifewielder]

A well-played game to our opponents.

[Michael McBride]

OOC: I apologize for the delay. I screwed up the final two tables and had to redo them, plus RL has gotten hectic. So, for your patience, I am posting Match Day 5 now and Match Day 6 just a little later to build the suspense. After that, knockout play begins tomorrow.

IC:

[u][b]Match Day 5[/b][/u]
York v. [b]Cochin[/b] 0-1
[b]PRC[/b] v. Texas 1-0
[b]Athenian Federation[/b] v. Slavic Federation 1-0
[b]Transvaal[/b] v. France 4-3
Louisiana v. [b]Carthage[/b] 0-2
GDR v. Isocoles 0-0
[b]Novak[/b] v. Australia 2-0
Wilsons Promontory v. [b]Denmark[/b] 0-1

[b][u]Group 1 Report[/u][/b]
The hometown fans saw their team lose for the first time this tournament, ending what could only be described as a Cinderella-esque run for the York side. "Adrenaline, momentum, and feeding off the crowd will only take you so far," York's manager was heard commenting after the game, "You still need to play well to win." The York side did not play well, despite enthusiastic urgings from their faithful, turning the ball over repeatedly and committing a number of foolish fouls. The Kingdom of Cochin side capitalized on those mistakes, culminating with a penalty shot in the 58th minute. The shot easily beat the keeper for the only marker of the game, giving Cochin a much needed 1-0 victory to remain in the hunt for a knockout round spot. The second game was rather boring as the People's Republic of China played a very defensive style, capitalizing on a Texas mistake for a breakaway late for the game's only marker, winning 1-0. The win puts them two points ahead of Cochin for the final spot into the knockout stages.

[b]Group 1 Knockout Round Scenarios[/b]
York: In
PRC: Win and they're in. Draw: If Cochin ties or loses, they're in. If Cochin wins, it has to be a one goal victory for the PRC to advance. Lose: If Cochin wins, they're out. If Cochin ties or loses, they're in.
Cochin: Must win to even have a chance at getting in. Needs a PRC draw or loss. If PRC draws, must beat Texas by two goals or more to be in. If PRC loses, win and they're in.
Texas: Out
[u]Match Day 6 Games[/u]: York @ PRC, Texas @ Cochin

[u][b]Group 2 Report[/b][/u]
In an effort to keep their Knockout Round hopes alive, the Athenian Federation won in dramatic fashion against the Slavic Federation. With time winding down in stoppage time in the second half, the ball went out for an Athenian corner. A beautifully curled shot was struck nicely with a header to put the ball in the back of the net. The Slavs never had a chance to answer as the final whistle blew right after the ensuing kickoff. The Athenian Federation got their first win of the tournament which puts them into a tie for second, points-wise, in Group 2. The fans were treated to an absolute delight of a game when France and Transvaal went at it in the later game. Transvaal scored early, but France, the surprise of the tournament thus far, fought back and shocked the Springboks by tallying three straight markers to make it 3-1 at the half. A goalie switch seemed to get the favored side back on their feet as they launched their famous aggressive attacks in the second half, simply out-muscling the French side. The Springboks rattled off three straight markers of their own, the final and game winner coming on a beautiful strike from almost thirty meters out in the 89th minute. With the win, Transvaal secured its spot in the knockout round, and bookies everywhere breathed a little easier.

[u]Group 2 Knockout Round Scenarios[/u]
Transvaal: In
France: In the best position of the three teams. Essentially, win and they're in, unless the Athenian Federation beats Transvaal by five goals or more. Draw and they need the Athenian Federation to draw as well. Lose and they're out.
Slavic Federation: Second best position but playing France. Win and they're in unless the Athenian Federation beats Transvaal by a greater margin. Draw, they're out. Lose, they're out.
Athenian Federation: If either France or the Slavs win, the Athenians are basically out unless they score more goals in a game than they have all tournament, and against Transvaal to boot. If they draw, and the Athenians win, they're in. If they lose, they're out.
[u]Match Day 6 Games[/u]: Athenian Federation @ Transvaal, France @ Slavic Federation

[u][b]Group 3 Report[/b][/u]
Adding insult to injury for a team already eliminated, Carthage beat up on Louisiana 2-0 in the early game in Syracuse. The powerhouse team from Africa blasted the Bayou Boys for two quick goals to start the game (markers coming in the 3rd and 11th minutes) before sitting back in a defensive shell, never allowing Louisiana even a taste of the goal. After those first 11 minutes, the game was relatively boring and uninspiring, and many fans applauded with the fourth official only added a minute of stoppage time to the end of the game. The win seals Carthage's spot in the Knockout Round. In the second game, the GDR needed a win to stay alive against United Isocoles. Unfortunately, Isocoles decided to go with a very defensive style that never let the Germans really get any good chances at scoring, and the game ended in a boring, uninspiring 0-0 draw. The loss eliminated the GDR from contention for the knockout stages and punched United Isocoles' ticket.

[b]Group 3 Knockout Round Scenarios[/b]
Isocoles: In
Carthage: In
GDR: Out
Louisiana: Out
[u]Mach Day 6 Games[/u]: Louisiana @ GDR, Isocoles @ Carthage

[u][b]Group 4 Report[/b][/u]
Novak punched their ticket to the Knockout Round with a convincing 2-0 win over the Queendom of Australia. Novak struck early in each half, and after the second goal there really wasn't any doubt about how the game would end. Novak simply outplayed the Australians all game long, creating chances and passing the ball around exceptionally, a continuation from their last game against Denmark. The loss dropped Australia into a muddled mix in the rest of the field, where they will now need to work to get into the Knockout Round. In the later game, Denmark finally quit complaining and went out and played their best game all tournament, beating Wilsons Promontory 1-0. Denmark's offense scored their first goal of the tournament, and their defensive play, which had only allowed 3 goals in 4 games to that point, remained solid. With the win, Denmark is suddenly in the picture for advancing to the Knockout Round, albeit very faintly.

[b]Group 4 Knockout Round Scenarios[/b]
Novak: In
Australia: Win and they're in. Draw, and they need a Wilsons Promontory draw or loss to be in. Lose and they're out.
Wilsons Promontory: A win plus a Australian draw or loss puts them in. Draw or lose, and they're out.
Denmark: Needs a win plus a Wilsons Promontory draw or loss to be in. Draw or lose, they're out.
[u]Match Day 6 Games[/u]: Novak @ Wilsons Promontory, Denmark @ Australia

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[Franz Ferdinand]

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"Finally, things are going our way, albeit at a time where the nation will be very tense. We expect a win against the Australians however, we are reliant on Novak getting a win to further cement our chances. We shall do our best to beat Australia and if we do, the nation shall be celebrating entering the next stage and a shot at the title."[/center]

[Fizzydog]

This CANNOT be happening! REMATCH! LET US WIIIINNNN!!!!

[Michael McBride]

[center][size="5"][u][b]MATCH DAY 6: D DAY[/b][/u][/size][/center]

[u][b]Group 1 Report[/b][/u]
[u]Game 1 Scenario: York - In. PRC - Win and In. Draw or Loss, hope for One-goal Win, Draw, or Loss by Cochin.[/u]
Already having punched their ticket in, the Republic of York sent out a group that consisted mostly of bench players and reserves against a team of starters from the People's Republic of China. The home side sat back in a defensive shell most of the game, but one of the young reserves saw a chance for a breakaway and took it off a PRC turnover late in the first half. York's only chance of the game sizzled into the back of the net, giving them a 1-0 lead at the half. The People's Republic of China came out with an air of desperation in the second period, keeping the pressure up on the York side until in the 70th minute, they broke through on a beautiful header off a cross. The PRC continued to press, trying for a win, but a shot in the 89th minute clanged off the crossbar and a header in stoppage time just missed the net. The game ended in a 1-1 tie, leaving the PRC to wait to find out if they would head to the Knockout Round or not.

[u]Game 2 Scenario: Texas - Out. Cochin - Must win by two goals or more to advance.[/u]
Despite not playing for anything, the Texans came out with an attitude that said they had something to prove to the world. The Kingdom of Cochin came out with an air of desperation. It was this desperation that became their undoing. After almost scoring off a breakaway in the opening minute, Cochin's defense made a grave error, allowing a Texas attacker to slip behind them on a breakaway going the other way. In as close to a "coast to coast" play as you'll find in football, the Texas striker blasted the ball past the Cochin keeper on a breakaway of his own, notching a 1-0 lead for Texas just two minutes in. After that, the Texans were content to play spoiler. Numerous times, the Cochin offense tried to penetrate the Texans' defense, and each time they were rebuffed. Cochin's players ended up settling for long range shots that had little chance of going in, as Texas gleefully cleared the ball any time the Kingdom got close. It was a disappointing end to the road for Cochin, as they lost 1-0 and Texas got their first win of the tournament.

PRC v. York 1-1
Cochin v. [b]Texas[/b] 0-1

The Republic of York and the People's Republic of China advance to the Knockout Round.

[u][b]Group 2 Report[/b][/u]
[u]Game 1 Scenario: Transvaal - In. Athenian Federation - Basically needs a win and then pray for a France/Slav draw.[/u]
Transvaal also fielded a squad of bench players and reserves against the Athenian Federation. Early in the game, the Athenians were taking care of business, actually pushing the Transvaal backups around the field. A quick goal in the 10th minute put the Athenians up 1-0, and close calls marked the rest of the first half. Two shots clanged off the post and another was just a whisker high of the crossbar. There must have been a hell of a halftime speech in the Transvaal locker room during the break, however, because the reserves came out playing like starters from the moment the whistle blew. Rough play marked the second half, including a shoving match that broke out late. The Athenians began to retaliate against the rough play of the Springboks, which led to a penalty shot in the 74th minute. A well placed ball in the upper right 90 tied the game up, and the Athenians saw their hopes of advancing dashed. The game ended 1-1, leaving the second team to advance from Group 2 to be decided in the second game.

[u]Game 2 Scenario: France - Win and you're in. Draw and you're in. Lose and you're out. Slavs - Win and you're in. Lose or Draw and you're out.[/u]
Both the Empire of France and the Slavic Federation knew as they took the field that if they won they would advance on to the Knockout Round. The crowd was undeniably behind France, the real Cinderella story of this tournament so far. From the beginning, France's strategy was obvious: Don't. Let. The. Slavs. Score. The French side knew that if they got a draw, they would advance. Throughout the entire first half, the ball never left the French side of the field, but the Slavs also didn't get any chances on net. While the game may have appeared boring to some, it was like a huge chess match, the Slavs probing the French defense only to be turned back repeatedly before they would try a new strategy. Coming out in the second half, the Slavs used two of their substitutes on strikers, looking to add more attacking power against the French lines. Still, the French refused to budge. The Slavs' best chance during the game came in the 82nd minute off a freekick. The shot curled wonderfully and was sent on net by a superb header, but the French keeper lunged and brushed the ball away with his fingertips. The Slavs would never get another decent chance on net, and the French would walk off the field celebrating their advancement out of the Group of Death into the Knockout Round via their 0-0 tie.

Transvaal v. Athenian Federation 1-1
Slavic Federation v. France 0-0

The Republic of Transvaal and the Empire of France advance to the Knockout Round.

[u][b]Group 3 Report[/b][/u]
[u]Game 1 Scenario: GDR – Out. Louisiana – Out.[/u]
The stands were very empty in Syracuse as the fans knew that both games had no meaning and zero effect on the Knockout Round teams. The fans that didn’t show up for the GDR-Louisiana game really didn’t miss anything. Both teams put out their younger reserves for some more international experience and the result was an exceptionally sloppy game that produced a number of chances but hardly any quality ones. The quality of the game was poor, and it was all the fans could do not to boo. Both teams left without really acknowledging the fans or scoring a goal, and the game ended in a 0-0 tie.

[u]Game 2 Scenario: United Isocoles – In. Carthage – In.[/u]
Even though everything was decided before the second game, it did not come without controversy. While Carthage trotted out their younger players to gain some international experience before the Knockout Rounds, United Isocoles went with their full starting lineup. This put Carthage at an obvious disadvantage throughout the first half, and Isocoles capitalized, scoring two goals in a span of five minutes to make it 2-0 before the break. Each goal was roundly booed by the fans in attendance in Syracuse. The manager of United Isocoles seemed to get the message because coming out in the second half, Isocoles played a very conservative style, allowing the younger Carthage players a few chances on net, though none went in. The more even play in the second seemed to pacify the crowd some, and both teams got cordial applause after Isocoles walked into the Knockout Round with a 2-0 win.

GDR v. Louisiana 0-0
Carthage v. [b]Isocoles[/b] 0-2

United Isocoles and Carthage advance to the Knockout Round.

[u][b]Group 4 Report[/b][/u]
[u]Game 1 Scenario: Novak – In. Wilsons Promontory – Needs to Win and have Australia Draw or Lose.[/u]
Wilsons Promontory came into the game knowing they needed a win and then help to advance into the Knockout Round. Novak seemed all to willing to provide that help, putting a team of back ups, reserves, and young players with little international experience onto the pitch. The Promontory players had tied Novak’s starters the last time they had played, so the team seemed confident of their victory as they came out onto the pitch. If only it were that easy. Novak’s reserves dominated play all day long, and while they missed a number of good goal-scoring opportunities due to not being as familiar with playing time. Novak finally connected after a corner kick in the 49th minute, putting Wilsons Promontory into desperation mode. However, the frantic pace didn’t suit the team from down under very well, as they continuously turned the ball over to Novak and never really got any momentum going. Novak walked away with a 1-0 victory, and Wilsons Promontory had been eliminated.

[u]Game 2 Scenario: Australia – Win or Draw, they’re in. Denmark – Win and they’re in.[/u]
Just a few games ago, we never even would have imagined Denmark in this position, a chance to win and head to the Knockout Round. However, a win in the last Match Day plus numerous missed chances by both the Queendom and the Promontory to put them away, Denmark stuck around, even amid all their allegations of match fixing. Needless to say, both teams trotted out their starters for the game, looking to avenge a tie on Match Day 3. An entertaining and exciting first half followed, with both teams leaving everything on the pitch even though no goals were produced. In the second half the game started to take a more physical turn as desperation set in. A questionable offsides call ended an exceptional Australian scoring chance, and Denmark took advantage, working the ball around the Australia zone expertly before firing a high crossing pass that was put into the back of the net on a header with only six minutes to go in regulation. Australia never got a chance to respond as Demark shut them down for the remainder of the game and held on for a 1-0 victory and perhaps on the most remarkable and improbable comebacks to make the Knockout Round ever.

Wilsons Promontory v. [b]Novak[/b] 0-1
Australia v. [b]Denmark[/b] 0-1

Novak and Denmark advance to the Knockout Round.

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The Quarter Finals Start Tomorrow. These are the match ups.

[u][b]Loser’s Quarters[/b][/u]
Cochin v. GDR
Texas v. Louisiana
Slavic Federation v. Australia
Athenian Federation v. Wilsons Promontory

[u][b]Quarter Finals[/b][/u]
Carthage v. York
Denmark v. Transvaal
PRC v. Isocoles
France v. Novak

[Subtleknifewielder]

[quote name='Franz Ferdinand' date='27 May 2010 - 01:57 PM' timestamp='1274993824' post='2313828']
"Finally, things are going our way, albeit at a time where the nation will be very tense. We expect a win against the Australians however, we are reliant on Novak getting a win to further cement our chances. We shall do our best to beat Australia and if we do, the nation shall be celebrating entering the next stage and a shot at the title."[/center]
[/quote]
"HA. For a team that has played so poorly throughout the tournament...you let one win go to your heads. Don't expect a win to be any easier for you this time than last..."

[quote name='Fizzydog' date='27 May 2010 - 02:13 PM' timestamp='1274994762' post='2313846']
This CANNOT be happening! REMATCH! LET US WIIIINNNN!!!!
[/quote]
OOC: Fizzy...you DID win. You're in to the knockout rounds.

now the response to day six
IC: "As we said, itwas not an easy win. A hard-fought game to the end."