Fixed.
The plan for group fixtures is posted on page 17 by @Yanranay - @riskyrofl should threadmark that post. However, we don't (yet) have a centralied area for group standings. Maybe Comrade @Xibalba or @Yanranay can make something in this area?
2018 AHFA World Cup
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Fixed.
The plan for group fixtures is posted on page 17 by @Yanranay - @riskyrofl should threadmark that post. However, we don't (yet) have a centralied area for group standings. Maybe Comrade @Xibalba or @Yanranay can make something in this area?
Gian
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I'm just making things up on the fly. As for extra time, I'm just going by the colloquial term used (this is from a media post)
"Excitement has reached fever pitch now in the Shannon camp, as they prepare to face off against their Socialist opponents."
"Although on paper the SAS are much the stronger side, morale is high back in Ireland, and players and fans are quietly confident of outperforming expectations. With some surprising results already it's not completely off the cards, but the SAS will certainly favour themselves in a match they ought to win."
"Elsewhere in Group G, New England play Asturias in a match likely to decide second place - although you wouldn't believe that if you saw all of the Shannon fans bedecked in gold, blue and green ready for their heroes to write their own chapter of history tonight."
"The news from the training ground is that while Darren Randolph is injured and will not start in goal, the captain John O'Shea is looking ready to play after shaking off a slight injury picked up in the last match of the domestic season. The rest of the players are calm, with footballers and coaching staff both in the knowledge that the pressure is off for the following match."
"The Countess of Galway is set to oversee the opening match today, and will present the match ball with the president of the SAS. There have been objections from many Socialist Americans at the presence of royalty at the game, but opposition has been overcome (at least off the pitch) and the heir to the throne will make an appearance as head of the PFA."
"Good luck to the boys, and best of luck from the people at home."
-Mike O'Connor, Royal Shannon Radio, in Frankfurt.
"Although on paper the SAS are much the stronger side, morale is high back in Ireland, and players and fans are quietly confident of outperforming expectations. With some surprising results already it's not completely off the cards, but the SAS will certainly favour themselves in a match they ought to win."
"Elsewhere in Group G, New England play Asturias in a match likely to decide second place - although you wouldn't believe that if you saw all of the Shannon fans bedecked in gold, blue and green ready for their heroes to write their own chapter of history tonight."
"The news from the training ground is that while Darren Randolph is injured and will not start in goal, the captain John O'Shea is looking ready to play after shaking off a slight injury picked up in the last match of the domestic season. The rest of the players are calm, with footballers and coaching staff both in the knowledge that the pressure is off for the following match."
"The Countess of Galway is set to oversee the opening match today, and will present the match ball with the president of the SAS. There have been objections from many Socialist Americans at the presence of royalty at the game, but opposition has been overcome (at least off the pitch) and the heir to the throne will make an appearance as head of the PFA."
"Good luck to the boys, and best of luck from the people at home."
-Mike O'Connor, Royal Shannon Radio, in Frankfurt.
Patagonia vs Korea
Korea holds a poor Patagonia to surprise draw!
Patagonia failed to win its first group match at the World Cup in West Germany last night. In Hannover*, the Chillas surprisingly did not go further than 1-1 against Korea.
Avery Snow opened the score for Patagonia in the twentieth minute. Twelve minutes after the break Yeong Ji-hwan signed for the equalizer.
The the Patagonians then went on the hunt for the winning goal, but only created a number of big chances in the absolute final phase.
Holmes started in the base for Patagonia. The midfielder from Oxton Bridge was on the sidelines the last three months of the season with a foot fracture and was supposedly not yet 100 percent fit.
Due to the draw between Patagonia and Korea, the Nordics are leading in group C after a round of play. The formation of captain Ivar Karlsen was with 3-0 far too strong for Peru-Bolivia earlier that day.
Avery Snow
Korea was given the first chance of the match in Hannover. Han Jae-Jin had trouble receiving the ball, but managed to shoot in a twist. The ball went wide.
Moments later, the Patagonians caused danger for the first time and almost took the lead. After a combination with Snow, Holmes started from the left, after which Calvert did not hit the ball well and his shot went wide.
In the twentieth minute Patagonia did take the lead. Snow controlled a falling ball and opened the score by shooting with a brilliant curve of just outside the penalty area.
Patagonia controlled the game in the remainder of the first half, but hardly appeared for the Korean goal. Only Snow headed shortly before halftime just after a corner. Korea did not even create a serious chance in the first half.
Yeong Ji-hwan
Twelve minutes after the break, Korea came alongside from nowhere. Yeong Ji-hwan headed in free-standing position from a corner by Jeon Seong-hoon. The Patagonians made a protest because the Yong Ji-hwan gave Cobb a push just before his header, but the referee nevertheless approved the goal.
Patagonia then went looking for the 2-1 and that resulted in a shot from Holmes in the side of the net. Twenty minutes before time, Snow was close to his second goal of the evening, but this time he missed after a nice pass from Whitfield.
The Paragonians continued to attack through a shot and a header from Snow and a counter from substitute Morris, but the Koreans pu up a strong defence and stayed on their feet.
In the absolute final phase, the Chillas were close to the winning goal twice. Guk Jin-hyuk made a save after a header from Calvert and a shot from substitute Bentley hit the post.
*the match was supposed to be played in Bremen, but it seems that VT45 switched the stadiums.
Patagonia failed to win its first group match at the World Cup in West Germany last night. In Hannover*, the Chillas surprisingly did not go further than 1-1 against Korea.
Avery Snow opened the score for Patagonia in the twentieth minute. Twelve minutes after the break Yeong Ji-hwan signed for the equalizer.
The the Patagonians then went on the hunt for the winning goal, but only created a number of big chances in the absolute final phase.
Holmes started in the base for Patagonia. The midfielder from Oxton Bridge was on the sidelines the last three months of the season with a foot fracture and was supposedly not yet 100 percent fit.
Due to the draw between Patagonia and Korea, the Nordics are leading in group C after a round of play. The formation of captain Ivar Karlsen was with 3-0 far too strong for Peru-Bolivia earlier that day.
Avery Snow
Korea was given the first chance of the match in Hannover. Han Jae-Jin had trouble receiving the ball, but managed to shoot in a twist. The ball went wide.
Moments later, the Patagonians caused danger for the first time and almost took the lead. After a combination with Snow, Holmes started from the left, after which Calvert did not hit the ball well and his shot went wide.
In the twentieth minute Patagonia did take the lead. Snow controlled a falling ball and opened the score by shooting with a brilliant curve of just outside the penalty area.
Patagonia controlled the game in the remainder of the first half, but hardly appeared for the Korean goal. Only Snow headed shortly before halftime just after a corner. Korea did not even create a serious chance in the first half.
Yeong Ji-hwan
Twelve minutes after the break, Korea came alongside from nowhere. Yeong Ji-hwan headed in free-standing position from a corner by Jeon Seong-hoon. The Patagonians made a protest because the Yong Ji-hwan gave Cobb a push just before his header, but the referee nevertheless approved the goal.
Patagonia then went looking for the 2-1 and that resulted in a shot from Holmes in the side of the net. Twenty minutes before time, Snow was close to his second goal of the evening, but this time he missed after a nice pass from Whitfield.
The Paragonians continued to attack through a shot and a header from Snow and a counter from substitute Morris, but the Koreans pu up a strong defence and stayed on their feet.
In the absolute final phase, the Chillas were close to the winning goal twice. Guk Jin-hyuk made a save after a header from Calvert and a shot from substitute Bentley hit the post.
*the match was supposed to be played in Bremen, but it seems that VT45 switched the stadiums.
I can make a simple post with group standings and top scores, as well as keeping track of players who have gotten a yellow or red card. No fancy graphics, however.
Here, @riskyrofl , what happened? I think you should alert @riskyrofl directly if you think something like that has happened...
I think the person responsible for writing the match report hasn't posted it yet. Had I noticed, I wouldn't have posted the Tamazgha-Greater Norway report yet.
Flanders v Oceanic Imperium
Dakar People's News
Flanders ease past Oceanic side in 3-1 win to start campaign.
By Sadio Mambety
The Oceanians did not receive the dream World Cup debut they were hoping for after beating New Australasia on penalties last November, as the 2014 runners-up completed a routine victory in Braunschweig.
Six yellow cards were given in the scrappy opening game, but rough play by the debutants was not enough to hold back the Black Lions. Manchester City star and Flemish captain Kevin De Bruyne was the man of the match, earning a goal and assist as he drove the relentless Flemish attack while newcomer Birger Verstraete turned heads after coming on at the hour mark.
The West Australians were immediately on the back foot and it didn't take long for Eden Hazard to find the back of the net after a clever one-two with De Bruyne to find empty space. Gujarati referee Pranjal Ambani was put to work quickly as the Oceanians resorted to rough play to defend against Flanders. This rough play would eventually lead to a penalty just before the half-hour mark as Christian Benteke was tripped in the box. Romelu Lukaku converted from the spot to make it 2-0.
With 7 shots, compared to just 1 from their opponents, Flanders clearly controlled the game in the first half and this dominance continued as the Oceanian keeper was forced to make numerous saves. Birger Verstraete made his World Cup debut as he came on in the 65th minute and impressed spectators with his agility. The 24-year-old, playing in Prussia with Borussia Potsdam, managed to beat the Oceanic defense before sliding the ball to De Bruyne who found the top right corner, sealing Flemish victory in the 76th minute. The Oceanians did manage to score, earning a consolation goal after a scrappy corner in the 87th minute.
Flanders ease past Oceanic side in 3-1 win to start campaign.
By Sadio Mambety
The Oceanians did not receive the dream World Cup debut they were hoping for after beating New Australasia on penalties last November, as the 2014 runners-up completed a routine victory in Braunschweig.
Six yellow cards were given in the scrappy opening game, but rough play by the debutants was not enough to hold back the Black Lions. Manchester City star and Flemish captain Kevin De Bruyne was the man of the match, earning a goal and assist as he drove the relentless Flemish attack while newcomer Birger Verstraete turned heads after coming on at the hour mark.
The West Australians were immediately on the back foot and it didn't take long for Eden Hazard to find the back of the net after a clever one-two with De Bruyne to find empty space. Gujarati referee Pranjal Ambani was put to work quickly as the Oceanians resorted to rough play to defend against Flanders. This rough play would eventually lead to a penalty just before the half-hour mark as Christian Benteke was tripped in the box. Romelu Lukaku converted from the spot to make it 2-0.
With 7 shots, compared to just 1 from their opponents, Flanders clearly controlled the game in the first half and this dominance continued as the Oceanian keeper was forced to make numerous saves. Birger Verstraete made his World Cup debut as he came on in the 65th minute and impressed spectators with his agility. The 24-year-old, playing in Prussia with Borussia Potsdam, managed to beat the Oceanic defense before sliding the ball to De Bruyne who found the top right corner, sealing Flemish victory in the 76th minute. The Oceanians did manage to score, earning a consolation goal after a scrappy corner in the 87th minute.
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SAS v Shannon
LOS ROJOS GET UNDERWAY - SAS 3:1 SHANNON
Match report by Simon O'Conner, at the Walstadion in Frankfurt.
It was a good start to the competition for one of the pre-tournament favourites, the Socialist American States. Their assured performance will have seen off many doubters and will be a huge morale booster for the squad - as well as a gauntlet thrown down for New England and Asturias, who play later.
It was a fantastic start for the SAS, with Thomas K. Thompson netting the opener after just 6 minutes of play from a well-worked free-kick routine. John O'Shea's Shannon side started their first international competition nervously, but grew into the match as it progressed and Seamus Coleman came close with a long-range effort that hit the bar on 16 minutes. Emil Andersson of the SAS got the first yellow card of the match with a risky challenge, but the syndicalists struck again as Aiden McGeady gave away a penalty kick just before half-time. Carl Legien looked nervous as he stepped up to take the kick, and Kieran Westwood in the Shannon goal palmed it away well, but the rebound fell to Nguyen Sinh Cung who double the lead for the SAS.
The second-half was a more even affair, with the Shannon attacking more and the SAS content to defend their goal, with occasional break-away attacks. After a dangerous double-footed challenge Len McClusky of the SAS saw yellow, but he injured Ciaran Clark of the Shannon, forcing him to be replaced by Sean St. Ledger after 53 minutes.
It would be the substitute who would restore hope of a Shannon comeback as he headed home from a powerful corner after 61 minutes on the clock, but in the end the SAS would prove too much for the Irishmen, and Sinh Cung got his second of the match with a swift counter-attack with 4 minutes of normal time remaining.
The dominant performance, however, was marred somewhat by Emil Andersson's second yellow in the final minute of the match for a poor challenge.
The match meanwhile should give hope to both sets of supporters. The Americans have delivered a good display that will keep the manager happy, with lots of possession and patient build-up play. The only criticism could be that their incisive edge was sometimes lacking. Meanwhile, the Shannon team will be satisfied that they have given a good performance and shown themselves to be no pushovers. As this match was always likely to be their toughest, hopes of points down the line are still very much alive.
S.A.S 3 : 1 Shannon
S.A.S player ratings:
1.) Ali Silo: 7
2.) Andersson: 3, red card (two yellows)
3.) Da Souza: 7
4) G. Germany: 6
44.) McClusky: 7, yellow
6.) Apel: 7
8.) Thompson: 8, one goal
10.) Dristi: 7
11.) Sinh Cung: 9, two goals
9.) Legien: 7
13.) L. Germany: 7
Substitutions:
32.) Stalfoot (replaced Germany, 61): 6
20.) Kettings (replaced Legien, 90+2): 6
Shannon player ratings:
23.) Westwood: 7
2.) O'Shea: 6
5.) Wilson: 5
4.) Ward: 6
3.) Clark: 6
7.) Coleman: 7
8.) McGeady: 5, yellow
14.) Arter: 6
6.) Hoolahan: 6
11.) Long: 5
13.) Walters: 6
Substitutions:
17.) St. Ledger (replaced Clark, 61): 8, one goal
10.) Gibson (replaced Long, 73): 6
15.) Brady (replaced McGeady, 76): 6
Match report by Simon O'Conner, at the Walstadion in Frankfurt.
It was a good start to the competition for one of the pre-tournament favourites, the Socialist American States. Their assured performance will have seen off many doubters and will be a huge morale booster for the squad - as well as a gauntlet thrown down for New England and Asturias, who play later.
It was a fantastic start for the SAS, with Thomas K. Thompson netting the opener after just 6 minutes of play from a well-worked free-kick routine. John O'Shea's Shannon side started their first international competition nervously, but grew into the match as it progressed and Seamus Coleman came close with a long-range effort that hit the bar on 16 minutes. Emil Andersson of the SAS got the first yellow card of the match with a risky challenge, but the syndicalists struck again as Aiden McGeady gave away a penalty kick just before half-time. Carl Legien looked nervous as he stepped up to take the kick, and Kieran Westwood in the Shannon goal palmed it away well, but the rebound fell to Nguyen Sinh Cung who double the lead for the SAS.
The second-half was a more even affair, with the Shannon attacking more and the SAS content to defend their goal, with occasional break-away attacks. After a dangerous double-footed challenge Len McClusky of the SAS saw yellow, but he injured Ciaran Clark of the Shannon, forcing him to be replaced by Sean St. Ledger after 53 minutes.
It would be the substitute who would restore hope of a Shannon comeback as he headed home from a powerful corner after 61 minutes on the clock, but in the end the SAS would prove too much for the Irishmen, and Sinh Cung got his second of the match with a swift counter-attack with 4 minutes of normal time remaining.
The dominant performance, however, was marred somewhat by Emil Andersson's second yellow in the final minute of the match for a poor challenge.
The match meanwhile should give hope to both sets of supporters. The Americans have delivered a good display that will keep the manager happy, with lots of possession and patient build-up play. The only criticism could be that their incisive edge was sometimes lacking. Meanwhile, the Shannon team will be satisfied that they have given a good performance and shown themselves to be no pushovers. As this match was always likely to be their toughest, hopes of points down the line are still very much alive.
S.A.S 3 : 1 Shannon
S.A.S player ratings:
1.) Ali Silo: 7
2.) Andersson: 3, red card (two yellows)
3.) Da Souza: 7
4) G. Germany: 6
44.) McClusky: 7, yellow
6.) Apel: 7
8.) Thompson: 8, one goal
10.) Dristi: 7
11.) Sinh Cung: 9, two goals
9.) Legien: 7
13.) L. Germany: 7
Substitutions:
32.) Stalfoot (replaced Germany, 61): 6
20.) Kettings (replaced Legien, 90+2): 6
Shannon player ratings:
23.) Westwood: 7
2.) O'Shea: 6
5.) Wilson: 5
4.) Ward: 6
3.) Clark: 6
7.) Coleman: 7
8.) McGeady: 5, yellow
14.) Arter: 6
6.) Hoolahan: 6
11.) Long: 5
13.) Walters: 6
Substitutions:
17.) St. Ledger (replaced Clark, 61): 8, one goal
10.) Gibson (replaced Long, 73): 6
15.) Brady (replaced McGeady, 76): 6
Could you also do some more, or just a single one? Getting a match report out works like this basically.
- @riskyrofl sends you the result via PM/Conversation
- and then you write the match report. You are free in most elements, but the score itself is determined by riskyrofl's simulation methods.
Asturias vs New England
Asturias 1-0 New England
It seems like the World Cup won't be going without a hitch with a VAR decision deciding the match with Asturias receiving a 1-0 win over New England at the Ernst-Grube-Stadion in Magdeburg.
At the start of the game, it seemed to be a good start for Asturias against the more fancy opponents with them also having the first decent chance in the 15th minute when Didac Beldad shot hit the crossbar as he kicked the shot from his non-preferred boot. The roughness of the play not stopping New England who played with a 4-1-1-1-3 lineup.
That little bit of roughness in the play got Ben Mines a yellow card in the 23rd minute which gave the advantage over to Asturias. For Asturias they didn't waste any time with another strong attempt at goal getting saved by Tim Murray who looked solid between the goal and wasn't going to let any of them in.
Asturias though wasn't letting up with the New England defence with a crack in the defence happening in the 36th minute which led to an opportunity for Fernando to score and give Asturias, the goal that they had played well for to date. At the half, Asturias team was happy that they had the goal that would soon be pivotal to the game.
The second half saw New England improve their performance but they would soon come crashing down to earth when in the 58th minute, Rantada was brought down in the box with New England getting the goal. The Asturias team furious with what had occurred went to the ref to complain that he was brought down. The referee attempted to reason to the team as he went over to VAR for that incident.
A check on VAR confirm the suspicions of the Asturias team with Charlie Rugg pushing Jose Rantada down to the ground as he went for the ball that later ended up a goal. With the replays showing the evidence, the goal was overturned and Rugg was given the yellow card which made both sides confused on what happened.
With confusion at the Ernst-Grube-Stadion, the game continued on with New England increasing pressure on the Asturias defence. Another good chance appeared for New England in the 73rd minute with Chris Tsonis who was subbed on in the 58th minute having his goal disallowed as he was offside with the defence being clearly behind him.
A late yellow card in the 84th minute for Bienvenida wouldn't dampen the chances of Asturias as the nation claimed their first three points of the World Cup while New England could only wonder what it could have been for them.
Asturias 1
Juan Fernando 37' (G)
Jose Bienvenida 84' (Y)
New England 0
Ben Mines 23' (Y)
Charlie Rugg 58' (Y)
It seems like the World Cup won't be going without a hitch with a VAR decision deciding the match with Asturias receiving a 1-0 win over New England at the Ernst-Grube-Stadion in Magdeburg.
At the start of the game, it seemed to be a good start for Asturias against the more fancy opponents with them also having the first decent chance in the 15th minute when Didac Beldad shot hit the crossbar as he kicked the shot from his non-preferred boot. The roughness of the play not stopping New England who played with a 4-1-1-1-3 lineup.
That little bit of roughness in the play got Ben Mines a yellow card in the 23rd minute which gave the advantage over to Asturias. For Asturias they didn't waste any time with another strong attempt at goal getting saved by Tim Murray who looked solid between the goal and wasn't going to let any of them in.
Asturias though wasn't letting up with the New England defence with a crack in the defence happening in the 36th minute which led to an opportunity for Fernando to score and give Asturias, the goal that they had played well for to date. At the half, Asturias team was happy that they had the goal that would soon be pivotal to the game.
The second half saw New England improve their performance but they would soon come crashing down to earth when in the 58th minute, Rantada was brought down in the box with New England getting the goal. The Asturias team furious with what had occurred went to the ref to complain that he was brought down. The referee attempted to reason to the team as he went over to VAR for that incident.
A check on VAR confirm the suspicions of the Asturias team with Charlie Rugg pushing Jose Rantada down to the ground as he went for the ball that later ended up a goal. With the replays showing the evidence, the goal was overturned and Rugg was given the yellow card which made both sides confused on what happened.
With confusion at the Ernst-Grube-Stadion, the game continued on with New England increasing pressure on the Asturias defence. Another good chance appeared for New England in the 73rd minute with Chris Tsonis who was subbed on in the 58th minute having his goal disallowed as he was offside with the defence being clearly behind him.
A late yellow card in the 84th minute for Bienvenida wouldn't dampen the chances of Asturias as the nation claimed their first three points of the World Cup while New England could only wonder what it could have been for them.
Asturias 1
Juan Fernando 37' (G)
Jose Bienvenida 84' (Y)
New England 0
Ben Mines 23' (Y)
Charlie Rugg 58' (Y)
Canton vs Caribbean
Thunderstruck!!!
"Thunder" wins the day against plucky outsiders
"Thunder" leaves the pitch after his man of the match performance
"Thunder" wins the day against plucky outsiders
"Thunder" leaves the pitch after his man of the match performance
As the bottom ranked side in the World Cup, little was expected of the side from the Caribbean, at home or abroad, but, although they eventually fell to defeat after a last gasp stunner from Canton favourite, "Thunder" (or Lee Leiang Hui), they put a better fight than any had expected. Proceedings began entirely predictably with Canton's star forward Henry Wu racing onto an early through ball from right winger "Thunder" and slotting the ball calmly past Dwayne Miller, the Caribbean goalkeeper. Canton continued to press and it initially looked as though their victory was assured but in the 23rd minute Canton centreback Huang Jingqiao was cheaply dispossessed by the mercurial Caribbean forward Fabian Reid who squared the ball for Michael Seaton to smash the ball home, triggering wild celebrations among the Caribbean supporters in the stands. Seemingly invigorated, the Caribbean players poured forward as their Cantonese counterparts looked shell shocked. As a result it was the Cantonese who greeted halftime with the more joy, not least because it gave them the chance to regroup and rethink their game plan.
When the two teams returned from halftime, the Cantonese were much improved and took the game to the Caribbean, just as they had done in the first half, and their renewed confidence brought a quick dividend as substitute Tomoki Fukumori, brought on to add some freshness to the Cantonese forward line, turned the ball home from corner. The Caribbean, however, did not simply keel over and give up and were once again able to draw level, with Seaton heading home his second goal of the game from a Reid free-kick. All this served to set up a tense and somewhat scrappy finish as the Caribbean hung on for dear life, desperate to claim a draw. Several players were booked by the referee and indeed the Caribbean centre back Ladale Ritchie was lucky not to be sent- off for a reckless challenge on Henry Wu. In the end, however, Caribbean hearts were broken as, with the last kick of the game, Cantonese hero "Thunder" volleyed home from a Lucas Being freekick to send Canton top of Group H.
Canton: 3:
6': Henry Wu (GOAL)
25': Tan Ho (Y)
51': Tomoki Fukumori (GOAL)
78': Lucas Yeung (Y)
90': "Thunder" (Lee Leiang Hui)
Caribbean: 2
23': Michael Season (GOAL)
67': Michael Season (GOAL)
73': Ladale Ritchie (Y)
78': Jermaine Taylor (Y)
90': Marvin Morgan Jnr. (Y)