FOFC Cup II Round 2 redux!

[HornedFrog Purple]

Ok just moving this part over here. These are the 2nd round matchups again:

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Here are the 2nd Round matchups. This is another Home and Home. The team on top plays at home first!

3ric- IFK Bananskruv (103399)
vs.
RavenHawk- Gargoyles (70991)
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Daedalus- Calibiri (8598)
vs.
condors- The Flying Condors (71540)
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DataKing- Screamin' Seamen (70638)
vs
HornedFrog Purple- Cedar Pond Horned Toads (70953)
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mrushh- Texas Miracle (71313)
vs.
the_herd- San Francisco Ruskies (70282)
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TredWel- Scranton Slime (71299)
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the_meanstrosity- MoKan Mighty Bastards (70338)
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vexroid- NE Oklahoma Sidekicks (71068)
vs.
Coffee Warlord- Galesburg Avengers (70481)
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MrBug708- Los Angeles TommyHawks (70504)
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ardententhusiast- North County Raiders (70913)
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Pilotman- Midwest Ice Storm (70500)
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Airhog- Oklahoma City Rednecks (70559)
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[the_meanstrosity]

Mighty Bastards @ Slime is ready and raring to go. Should be a good game.

[Coffee Warlord]

As we have a redux of the matchups, let me repost my comment.

Vexroid and his NE Oklahoma Sidekicks are going.....DOWN! :)

[vex]

And once again I say, BRING IT ON!!!

[3ric]

3ric- IFK Bananskruv (103399)
vs.
RavenHawk- Gargoyles (70991)


Booked.

[The_herd]

ruskies vs. miracle is booked as well.

[Poli]

I know I don't log into hattrick or here often anymore, but could someone let MrBug know I'm waiting on a friendly confirm?

[daedalus]

Daedalus- Calibiri (8598)
vs.
condors- The Flying Condors (71540)


Booked (just to keep Horned sane).

[HornedFrog Purple]

Actually I appreciate it a ton.

Ok, every match is booked (including DataKing and myself) except ardent and MrBug. I do know that ardent issued it because I have to run his team on occasion, so I will PM and hattrick email MrBug and see if I can get his attention. If I cant, then I dunno what I am going to do.

I know DataKing is quaking in his boots wondering just what I am going to throw out there on him. :D

[Poli]

Hello hello! I have issued the challenge. I haven't heard from MR.Bug though. If I don't by Tuesday, I may need some assistance in scheduling a friendly.

[DataKing]

Originally posted by HornedFrog Purple

I know DataKing is quaking in his boots wondering just what I am going to throw out there on him. :D

It's better than quaking in those god-awful socks your guys wear! :p

One order of french-friend toad legs, comin' up!

[Coffee Warlord]

And the two games to watch in this second round of the FOFC Cup.

#1 - Cedar Pond Horned Toads vs Screamin' Seamen

Can Cedar Pond do the amazing again, and kick the Seamen's arse right out of the Cup? Or will Dataking and the Seamen have his revenge, and a tasty treat of frog legs to boot?

#2 - Galesburg Avengers vs NE Oklahoma Sidekicks

The battle of the outspoken teams. Who will win this war of the trash-talkers? Extra security is being flown into both sites, and the fans are ready for bloodshed.

[vex]

We aren't flyin no security in. Ours fans will beat you, your players and your fans down!:)

[Coffee Warlord]

In other news, Galesburg has announced 'Board With a Nail Through It Night'. All fans travelling to Oklahoma will be given a free promotional board with a nail through it, sporting the Avengers logo.

;)

[vex]

You gotta get past our metal detectors first:)

[Poli]

Since I'm free to travel to the match of my choice, I'll have to decide.

I'm troubled to decide which game to go to. On one side, I can watch the the defensive battle of DK and Horned. On the other I can watch my protege and the run and shoot as well as get a free souveneir (SP?). Three of the four teams involve are OFFICIAL supporters of the Raiders, and the other will soon be. Very tough decision.

I've got a feeling I'd like to see the more wide open offense hattrick displays and I'll travel to OK with my board with the nail in it. I'll be cheering for the big plays, however, and not any one team. To counteract the board with the nail in it, I'll be wearing my Sidekicks T-Shirt.

I'm assuming I'll have a VIP box when I arrive. Please make hotel accomodations for me as well :) .

[DataKing]

Looks like you've got a tough choice to make there Ardent, and I can fully understand your decision. However, please allow me to sweeten the pot and intice you to watch the SSFC/CPHT match instead. I only need one word in order to do so...

Strippers!

Be seein' ya! ;)

[vex]

Well, since you put it like that, I may have to goto your game DataKing:)

Ardent, you definitely have a VIP box if you come. You will be staying at the Embassy Suites free of charge. Order anything you like, free of charge. And yes, that includes the strippers:)

[Coffee Warlord]

Ah, Ardent, you are of course, granted the VIP Board With a Nail, which not only sports the Avenger logo, but also has a nice rubber E-Z grip handle, for better smiting.

Also, the business end of the device has a bobble head doll of the Avengers player of your choice. Just another way we of the Galesburg Avengers soccer team say 'thanks' to our sponsors.

[HornedFrog Purple]

These ploys from DataKing will not work! Since Sunday, the Toads have been under 24-hour lockdown. I have promised extra rations of flies and spiders should they play well against the Seamen, plus an additional mudbath.

wackerfreak might go take a look at the local entertainment though. ;)

[3ric]

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IFK Bananskruv - Gargoyles

Date: 1/29/2003 at 20:00
MatchID: 4965998
Arena: IFK Bananskruv Arena
Crowd: 608

A brilliantly sunny day had enticed a crowd of 608 to IFK Bananskruv Arena. Bananskruv tactics involved an interesting 3-5-2 combination. They fielded: Bryan - Hellstrand, Hylind, Bjärnsson - Skogér, Olofsson, Herlind, Stensson, Roca Paradis - Tegér, Ingemarsson.

Gargoyles had chosen a strategic 3-4-3 formation. Lineup: South - Black, Jernigan, Cromwell - Clements, MacMorran, García-Atance, Sørli - Simpkins, Orkola, Jackson.

Many thought Yngve Tegér ought to have been awarded a penalty shot in the 21st minute, as he went down trying to circle the visitors keeper Earle South. In the to 23rd minute a very unfortunate collision in the home teams penalty area led to Bananskruv´s Joakim Hylind being carried off the pitch and replaced by Fredrik Robertsson. Gargoyles seemed to suffer a certain amount of confusion about the organization of the team. Kristian Ingemarsson gave his Bananskruv the lead with 1 - 0, as he successfully challenged both the guests central defenders, then placed the ball unreachably at the goaltenders right post.

The visitors didn´t give in and after 42 minutes Bryce Jackson got through the home sides central line of defense, rolling in the levelling goal to make it 1 - 1 Martin Hellstrand behaved like an inexperienced youth player in the 42nd minute as he gave the ball away to an opponent. Lucky for him though, there was no goal. The 42nd minute saw the home team take a 2 - 1 lead after a leak in the visitors right side defense. Scorer for Bananskruv was Andreas Stensson. Gargoyles could level the score in the 45:th minute at 2 - 2, as Terje Sørli struck home after a fine midfield combination, leaving him completely unmarked. The teams went for a half-time break at 2 - 2. Bananskruv held the ball, with a clear 58 percent possession rate.

The Gargoyles players spent the half-time break getting a rerun of the teams tactical organization. Bryce Jackson surprised the home team with a free kick aimed at the wrong post in the 47:th minute. 2 - 3 for Gargoyles. The referee showed Gargoyless Clint Simpkins the yellow card after a particularly nasty challenge. In the 61st minute Gargoyles put themselves up 2 - 4 after an attack from the right, caused by a defensive blunder. Scorer was Dougal MacMorran. Kristian Ingemarsson had a good opportunity to reduce in the 68:th minute but wasn´t cool enough. The ball went miles over the bar. Gargoyles held the ball, with a clear 51 percent possession rate.

Most important Bananskruv player was Andreas Stensson. Fredrik Robertsson was a disappointment, however. Gargoyles´s best player was Bryce Jackson. Virgil Clements on the other hand, had a terrible day. The match ends 2 - 4.
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Congrats RavenHawk for the win! Unfortunately one of my best players (Hylind) got injured and will miss 3 weeks... :(

[DataKing]

Originally posted by 3ric
Congrats RavenHawk for the win! Unfortunately one of my best players (Hylind) got injured and will miss 3 weeks... :(

Tough break 3ric. Unfortunately, that's the risk you run when you play starters.

[Airhog]

Ah, it sucks to forget to log in and update you players, didnt even have my starters playing :(

[HornedFrog Purple]

Well my master plan has already been destroyed. DataKing has already scored more goals than I allowed the entire tournament last season. :D

[DataKing]

Originally posted by HornedFrog Purple
Well my master plan has already been destroyed. DataKing has already scored more goals than I allowed the entire tournament last season. :D

But what you do not realize is that this is all a part of my master plan, to defeat your master plan....

And so it goes...and so it goes...

[vex]

Horned, if it helps any, I am using the 4-5-1 this match and am up 5-0 as my one forward has scored 4 goals with 25 min. left in the 2nd.

[HornedFrog Purple]

Well I got beat 2-0. My plan to steal a goal away didnt work with reserves so now I have a week to decide what I am going to do still being in my division race.

This doesnt damper my use of 4-5-1 by the way, its just more fun for me to use instead of 3-5-2. ;)

[DataKing]

Screamin' were very close to putting themselves one up in the 3rd minute as Keith Stubbs got through, but failing in concentration, he shot the ball wide. A corner kick created great disorder in the penalty area, but at last Screamin'´s Otis Johnson was able to shove the ball in. 1-0. Screamin' put themselves up 2 - 0 when William Brown broke through on the right, leaving the entire defensive box behind him. 2 - 0 was the half-time score. Screamin' held the ball, with a clear 54 percent possession rate.

Horneds Jarrod Knapp got himself booked after a foul. Horneds Tommy Andersson got himself booked after a foul. Miguel Ángel Villalvilla Martínez of Horned received a yellow card in the 82nd minute for unsportsmanlike behaviour. Screamin', bringing the final ball possession rate to 56 percent, dominated the battle.

The Screamin' Seamen got exactly what they were looking for in the first leg of this matchup, a shutout. This puts us in good shape for next week's match at the pond.

The second half was hardly exciting, but it was effective. The Toads certainly got more aggressive in the second half, as evidenced by the three cards. I'm just glad they didn't hurt anybody. :)

[The_herd]

The Ruskies shutout streak reaches 6 straight matches.
Great match, my keeper got a little banged up though.


Texas Miracle - Ruskies 0 - 1

Date: 1/30/2003 at 01:00
MatchID: 4961086
Arena: Texas Miracle Arena
Crowd: 559


Fairly good weather for football had drawn a crowd of 559 to Texas Miracle Arena. Miracle had chosen a strategic 4-5-1 formation. The following players had been chosen: Rendahl - Reguero, Khan, Medrano, Goode - Kenyon, Staley, Upchurch, Foley, Amaya - Gaffney.

Ruskies had chosen a strategic 4-5-1 formation. They fielded: Sanderson - Singh, Sharp, Hirsch, Swenson - Kapur, Payne, Holmes, Daugherty, Randolph - Hinton.

Victor Kenyon managed to make an excellent pass from the flank, but Manuel Amaya was not as skillfull in scoring. A tad of inexperience caused Lewis Khan to make a difficult dribble close to dangerous opponent Jason Singh who took opportunitt by scoring 0-1. After 11 minutes Will Foley got through on the right and was very close to equalising for the home side, but didn´t get the shot away. 0 - 1 was the half-time score. The fortyfive minutes were dominated by Miracle, with an impressive 55 percent possession of the ball.

After several obvious shirt pulling incidents, Miracle´s Will Foley got himself booked. Joe Gaffney made a superb strike at the goal in the 63rd minute with a long shot coming in from straight in front of the goal, but one of the visitors defenders got a foot in and warded it off to a corner. In the 64:th minute Miracles Manuel Amaya received a yellow card for going into a challenge studs first. Ruskies were forced to a substitution as Cedric Sanderson couldn´t continue playing due to the rough treatment. Miracles Marlin Medrano got himself booked after a foul. Ruskies held the ball, with a clear 53 percent possession rate.

Miracle´s best player was Peter Rendahl. Dave Goode was a disappointment, however. The most dominating Ruskies player was without a doubt Aghaghna Kapur. Paul Holmes on the other hand, had a terrible day. The match ends 0 - 1.

[vex]

Fairly good weather for football had drawn a crowd of 852 to Will Brown Arena. Sidekicks had chosen a strategic 4-5-1 formation. The following players had been chosen: Luginbühl - Connor, Johnson, Thomasson, Thompson - Needham, Rossi, Andersson, Stensson, Valijero - Tuvin.

Galesburg tactics involved an interesting 3-5-2 combination. The following players had been chosen: Thomas - Schrader, Andres Alvaro, Valadez - Maddox, Hammond, Matson, Poulin, Croom-Carter - Mosley, Street.

One of many good passes from Danél Valijero at the wing was recieved and skillfully taken care of by Patrik Tuvin, scoring for Sidekicks to 1 - 0. After an industrious effort down the middle Donald Thompson could have closed the game off in the 20:th minute, but his finishing shot hit the post. A bit later, a magnificent combination in the middle resulted in Sidekicks´s Patrik Tuvin putting the lead up to 2 - 0. Conny Stensson increased Sidekickss lead to 3 - 0 by putting a header away on a hooked ball from the right. The structure of the game started to change as Sidekicks decided to pull back and meet their opponents in the defensive zone. Things were going to get worse for the visitors. Patrik Tuvin squirmed himself through the central defense line in the 33rd minute, asserting the lead to 4 - 0. At that, Patrik Tuvin was noted down for a hat trick. Sidekicks appeared unsure on how to play. The teams went for a half-time break at 4 - 0. Sidekicks held the ball, with a clear 64 percent possession rate.

During the break Sidekicks´s coach went through the teams new tactics yet again. Patrik Tuvin increased Sidekickss lead to 5 - 0 by putting a header away on a hooked ball from the right. Sidekicks seemed to suffer a certain amount of confusion about the organization of the team. Sidekicks put their lead ahead another goal as Göran Andersson struck home the 6 - 0 goal, after an attack from the left setting him up unmarked with the keeper. With 77 minutes played Patrik Tuvin could have brought this one home for Sidekicks, had his hooked ball gone in, but it went just a bit too high. A speedy charge from the left side of the field put Sidekicks lead up with 7 - 0. Conny Stensson finished that one off competently, firing from an acute angle. After several obvious shirt pulling incidents, Galesburg´s Daryl Mosley got himself booked. Sidekicks, bringing the final ball possession rate to 78 percent, dominated the battle.

The most dominating Sidekicks player was without a doubt Jan Thomasson. Ned Connor was a disappointment, however. The most dominating Galesburg player was without a doubt Daryl Mosley. Paofai Croom-Carter was a disappointment, however. The match ends 7 - 0.

[the_meanstrosity]

<b>Mokan Mighty Bastards at Scranton Slime</b>

Overcast weather free of rain made for a crowd turnout of 357 at Scranton Slime Arena today. Scranton started off with a 4-4-2 lineup. They fielded: Zuazo - Beckham, Cortez, Morris, Burnette - Mohan, Javier, Ghafouri-Shiraz, Olivas - Hanley, Hardin.

Bastards had chosen a strategic 3-5-2 formation. They fielded: Thompson - Olson, Tidwell, Frank - Poindexter, Roe, Rice, Tobias, Dixon - Sa, Se-On.

Paul Tobias received some harsh words from his coach after he acted foolishly, probably out of lack of experience, in the 19:th minute and almost caused an opponent to score. In the 23rd minute the visitors broke through on the right after some poor defending and Danny Sa put the ball away for 0 - 1. Qiu Se-On came close to extending the visitors lead as he, completely unmarked in front of the goal, lifted a ball over Ruperto Zuazo, hitting the bar. The teams went for a half-time break at 0 - 1. The fortyfive minutes were dominated by Bastards, with an impressive 60 percent possession of the ball.

The away team´s Danny Sa took advantage of a mistake to the home side´s right in the 47:th minute increasing Bastards´s lead to 0 - 2. Corey Roe increased the visitors lead by putting a volley shot away on a pass from the right. 0 - 3. By now Bastards were drawing the troops back in order to defend their lead. Danny Sa of Bastards received a yellow card in the 72nd minute for unsportsmanlike behaviour. Bastards had, after 72 minutes of the game, worked the left side industriously, creating several opportunities to add to their lead, but somehow didn´t achieve closure. Nelson Poindexter came close to extending the visitors lead as he, completely unmarked in front of the goal, lifted a ball over Ruperto Zuazo, hitting the bar. The game was close to savage at times, and Bastards`s Danny Sa received a second yellow card in the 88:th, his ticket out of the game. The fortyfive minutes were dominated by Bastards, with an impressive 75 percent possession of the ball.

The most dominating Scranton player was without a doubt Ruperto Zuazo. Waylon Burnette on the other hand, had a terrible day. Bastards´s best player was Jason Thompson. Qiu Se-On on the other hand, had a terrible day. The match ends 0 - 3.

FINAL
Mighty Bastards 3 - 0 Slime

[Airhog]

333 spectators had found their way to Midwest Ice Storm FC Arena, despite the heavy rain. Midwest had chosen a strategic 4-5-1 formation. Lineup: Tsau-Wun - Zarzalejos, Webb, Mayberry, Latham - Kin-Ming, Gorman, Taylor, Gunderson, Najeeb - Crook.

Oklahoma had chosen a strategic 4-4-2 formation. They fielded: Greenwood - Turner, Morris, Montolío, Ratana - Pratt, Barnett, Cummings, Emmons - Shelton, Swain.

Midwest´s Roger Latham left the field after 11 minutes because of a nasty blow to the shin. His replacement was Ray Salisbury. The muddy pitch made the game a gritty affair, which seemed to suit Michael Webb just fine. Midwest tried to break through in the middle repeatedly, but kept getting stuck on the visitors defenders. 39 minutes into the game a free kick combination hooked into the box almost resulted in the home team taking the lead, but the last header went wide. The referee showed Midwests George Taylor the yellow card after a particularly nasty challenge. 0 - 0 was the half-time score. Midwest, bringing the final ball possession rate to 58 percent, dominated the battle.

Joe Morris behaved like an inexperienced youth player in the 52nd minute as he gave the ball away to an opponent. Lucky for him though, there was no goal. Midwest made a bid to take the lead as a ball coming in from the right hand side left Ding Kin-Ming completely alone with keeper Ted Greenwood, who made a spectacular block. Midwest tried to break through in the middle repeatedly, but kept getting stuck on the visitors defenders. Almost all the way down to the corner flag Alpesh Najeeb somhow managed to get a perfect pass into the middle, impossible to miss for Ding Kin-Ming who struck for 1 - 0. Midwests Ding Kin-Ming got himself booked after a foul. Midwest's Hud Gunderson scored 2 - 0 by shooting accurately and hard from a long distance, leaving the opponent goalie no other option than to pick up the ball from the net. A couple of quick and successful challenges, followed by a shot from just outside the penalty area after 78 minutes might have resulted in another goal for Midwest. However, Ted Greenwood made a spectacular save. The fortyfive minutes were dominated by Midwest, with an impressive 56 percent possession of the ball.

The most dominating Midwest player was without a doubt Michael Webb. Ray Salisbury on the other hand, had a terrible day. The most dominating Oklahoma player was without a doubt Jacob Cummings. Howard Emmons on the other hand, had a terrible day. The match ends 2 - 0.


Look for a much better showing next week. My team just played poorly, I dont deserve to win the tournament with a bad showing like that :D

[PilotMan]

Ouch Airhog, you're making me feel bad. My players don't want to know that was your "B" team. They like the realization that the score could have been 5-0 if everything had gone their way. Let them live with their ignorance, let them enjoy it.

I lost my starting LDB for a couple of weeks, its not the end of the world, but it wont be easy to replace either. At least I don't have to many "Big" league games coming up.

[daedalus]

Weather conditions were fairly good for football, and Ebbets Field West saw a crowd turnout of 384.

Calibiri had chosen a strategic 4-4-2 formation. The following players had been chosen: Santana - Duvall, Sprague, Mieres, Jones - Kezman, McMullen, McDonough, Irving - McKiddie, Veres.

Condors had chosen a strategic 3-5-2 formation. Lineup: Gardner - Stanley, Byers, Holm - Stephens, Pierson, Dillard, Herrington, Patton - Roby, Whaley.

Calibiri took the lead in the 7:th minute of the game by 1 to 0, as Cãtãlin Veres elegantly received a pass going deep, finishing off with a half-volley shot just below the bar. After an industrious effort down the middle Colt McDonough could have closed the game off in the 31st minute, but his finishing shot hit the post. Things were going to get worse for the visitors. Aleksandar Kezman squirmed himself through the central defense line in the 34:th minute, asserting the lead to 2 - 0. 2 - 0 was the half-time score. Calibiri held the ball, with a clear 59 percent possession rate.

Things were going to get worse for the visitors. Cãtãlin Veres squirmed himself through the central defense line in the 48:th minute, asserting the lead to 3 - 0. A couple of quick and successful challenges, followed by a shot from just outside the penalty area after 51 minutes might have resulted in another goal for Calibiri. However, Richard Gardner made a spectacular save. A speedy charge from the left side of the field put Calibiri lead up with 4 - 0. Jared Irving finished that one off competently, firing from an acute angle. Condors had a good opportunity to reduce the score in the 54:th minute, breathing new life into the game, but the home side´s defenders cleared the ball on the line, after a long range shot coming in from the left, rebounding off the The forty five minutes were dominated by Calibiri, with an impressive 65 percent possession of the ball.

The most dominating Calibiri player was without a doubt Jason McMullen. However, Leonard McKiddie made a disastrous appearance. The most dominating Condors player was without a doubt Alan Holm. Bob Roby was a disappointment, however. The match ends 4 - 0.

Woohoo! Lots of prayers do help! :)

Y'know, I never realized before how many Mc's we have on the team. That's definitely kinda weird.

[Poli]

We're wondering if MR. Bug will accept our challenge to visit Raider Field. If he doesn't, we'll have to schedule someone else. I won't be waiting until Tuesday night this time, though. I'll wait until Monday.

[condors]

nice game daedalus

hopefully my guys can regroup and put on a better showing for our fans

[the_meanstrosity]

I'd play you Ardent, but Scranton's coming in town to exact a little revenge. I say if Bug no shows, you win by forfeit. Did he show up last week?

[the_meanstrosity]

Shot my friendly challenge to Scranton.

Slime - Bastards Pt Deux. This time it's sort of personal.

Owner of the Mokan Mighty Bastards (70338) and one damn sexy human being for an intergalactic species.

[HornedFrog Purple]

ardent you advance, I really dont feel like babysitting. Go schedule whoever you want to this week or email me and ill do it. This decision is final, if he dont like it he can take it up with me.

DataKing and I are booked.

[TredWel]

Scranton accepts the chance for a rematch. A few of our starters were out bruised, but we should be back to full form next week. (Excuses, excuses) I don't know if we can get back the two goals in the road, but it's worth a try.

The <a href="http://www.everynothing.com/TredWel/fofccup.html">bracket</a> I'm keeping has been updated again, BTW.

[Poli]

No offense, Mr. Bug. I'm going to go ahead and schedule another match if you haven't already accepted.

[Airhog]

Originally posted by PilotMan
Ouch Airhog, you're making me feel bad. My players don't want to know that was your "B" team. They like the realization that the score could have been 5-0 if everything had gone their way. Let them live with their ignorance, let them enjoy it.

I lost my starting LDB for a couple of weeks, its not the end of the world, but it wont be easy to replace either. At least I don't have to many "Big" league games coming up.

sorry bout that, I thought it was my b-team, In all actuallity it was mostly my best players. I was missing my leading scorer though, which did hurt. Look for a tougher match at my house though. I was down 2-1 in round one and came back to win 5-0. Although You have given me all I can handle so far ;)

[bbor]

I have an American stationed team now...so i will get into the conselation cup with them if i can...Shoe Horns 71229

[Poli]

Shhhh....don't tell anyone lol

[the_meanstrosity]

Tredwell,

Won't you have to get 3 goals? I've been waiting for the famed 0-1-9 formation. In the immortal words of another FOFC poster ... "Unleash the f'n fury!!!"

To counter I will be using the ever useful 10-0-0 formation. = )


Owner of the Mokan Mighty Bastards (70338) and sometimes stealer of quotes.

[TredWel]

Yeah, three goals. Don't know what I was thinking.

In that case, um, I'll be right back. Yeah.

::scurries off to transfer list::

[The_herd]

I haven't gotten the match between the Texas Miracle and I booked yet. No word from Mrushh.

[mrushh]

the_herd, reason is in my post in general discussion. Suffice to say you move on. I apologize for the time lapse. I assume you can schedule a friendly on your own. Ask HF-P

[HornedFrog Purple]

The_herd, youre going to have to schedule another game at this point. I think Fonzie who just joined may need one. If mrushh can get his team back then you can play the 2nd leg again, because after this round assuming Gargoyles or Seamen advance, the Cup goes on a break for a few weeks because of their playing in the Windy City Cup which is what we did last season.

[vex]

The Cup goes on a break?

[HornedFrog Purple]

Damn I kee forgetting how many new teams we have, so I will explain.

Back in September we formed the FOFC federation. Dataking, Aylmar and Ravenhawk joined when I formed it. Back then we had the minimum number to actually have a fed which is 5 (ardent, 3ric and I were the other ones). Anyways, ardent and I floated the idea around of a tournament (Cup) for this board.

Well aylmar, ravenhawk and dataking were already members of the chicagoland federation and they had their own cup already in progress which is the Windy City Cup.

So last season we went all single-elimination, finished a couple of rounds (how many teams did we have 12?) and then took a break because those 3 started their Windy City Cup. When they got eliminated we started up the FOFC Cup again. Thats basically whats happening here again if ravenhawk or dataking advance. Dataking will keep us posted on whats going on from their end when they get eliminated or win the Chicago Cup.

This shouldnt interfere at all with the consolation bracket at all, it will go as planned. This really affects the teams that advance this round.

Hope that makes sense, dataking will fill in the blanks if I missed something.

[samifan24]

Any thoughts on when the consolation round will begin?

[DataKing]

I think HornedFrog Purple pretty much covered the basics. A couple of other notes regarding the Windy City Cup:

1. Play is slated to begin February 12th, a week from Wednesday.

2. The first round of the WCC is Group Play, similar to the world cup. So RavenHawk and I will have our friendly matches occupied for at least three weeks, longer if we advance. After the initial group play, it's all single elimination.

I hope this helps clear things up. If it got to the point where we had to resume the FOFC Cup to finish before the end of the season, and I was still in the Windy City Cup, then I would probably step down from the FOFC Cup. Hopefully that will not happen.

Let me know if there are any other questions.

[Airhog]

man, got my first good pull from my inadequate youth program. Also Im starting to make money on my home crowds, especially with two home games.

A 22 yo goalie that was inadequate at goalkeeping, worth 120,000 I listed him at 90,000

[the_meanstrosity]

So will the FOFC Cup continue next week or are we taking a few weeks off?

[DataKing]

We're taking at least three weeks off from the regular FOFC Cup. However, unless I am mistaken the consolation cup will proceed as planned.

[HornedFrog Purple]

Ok, I have figured out the 3rd round matchups. From this point forward these are single-elimination games! That means please use Cup Rules! The team in bold is at home.

These games will not take place next week, they will take place no sooner than 3 weeks from now:


RavenHawk- Gargoyles (70991)
vs.
Daedalus- Calibiri (8598)

DataKing- Screamin' Seamen (70638)
vs.
the_herd- San Francisco Ruskies (70282)


the_meanstrosity- MoKan Mighty Bastards (70338)
vs.
vexroid- NE Oklahoma Sidekicks (71068)

ardententhusiast- North County Raiders (70913)
vs.
Pilotman- Midwest Ice Storm (70500)


Congrats to our Elite 8!

[sterlingice]

CON-SO-LA-TION!
CON-SO-LA-TION!

SI :D

[Coffee Warlord]

Well, I tried the 2-5-3. Interesting results. My scrubs blew it still, but ah well. Go Sidekicks! :)

[Airhog]

Weather conditions were fairly good for football, and The Trailer Park saw a crowd turnout of 251. Oklahoma had chosen a strategic 4-4-2 formation. They fielded: Greenwood - Turner, Morris, Montolío, Ratana - Pratt, Harris, Barnett, Emmons - Cummings, Swain.

Midwest had chosen a strategic 4-5-1 formation. They fielded: Tsau-Wun - Zarzalejos, Webb, Mayberry, Najeeb - Kin-Ming, Gorman, Taylor, Gunderson, Dejesus - Crook.

Seemingly due to lack of experience, Joe Morris needlessly tripped an opponent just outside the penalty area, but the free kick that followed didn't succeed. The home side put themselves ahead 1 - 0 in the 17:th by a breakthrough from Lucas Montolío, who unaided came in out of the right wing hooking the ball over the visitors keeper. In the games 23rd minute Midwest´s Loren Dejesus fell dramatically just outside the penalty area. However, the referee booked Loren Dejesus for taking a dive. The teams went for a half-time break at 1 - 0. Midwest, bringing the final ball possession rate to 64 percent, dominated the battle.

Oklahomas Baroma Ratana got himself booked after a foul. The Midwest player was Juan Luis Zarzalejos who had to be helped off the pitch, unable to finish the game. Visitors Jeffrey Crook was alert on a play coming in from the left, making the score a tie at 1 - 1 in the 75:th minute. In the 76:th minute the excellent ball from the wing byLoren Dejesus reached Jeffrey Crook's head, and he is not one to miss such an opportunity - 1 - 2. The away team´s Jeffrey Crook took advantage of a mistake to the home side´s right in the 80:th minute increasing Midwest´s lead to 1 - 3. By then Jeffrey Crook was a three time scorer - a hat trick! Michael Webb could have put his team up another one in the 81st minute, after a rush down the left, but his closing shot hit the post. The game had been on for 83 minutes when Hud Gunderson broke through to the right, upping the score to the home crowd´s dismay. Midwest´s were up 1 - 4. The fortyfive minutes were dominated by Midwest, with an impressive 71 percent possession of the ball.

Most important Oklahoma player was Jacob Cummings. John Harris was a disappointment, however. The most dominating Midwest player was without a doubt He Tsau-Wun. Ray Salisbury on the other hand, had a terrible day. The match ends 1 - 4.

[vex]

I was pretty worried for a while when you were up 3-1, but then Helga must have had a talk with the guys. Something about postgame rewards:D

[mrushh]

is the consolation bracket set-up yet, or are there openings?

[the_meanstrosity]

<b>Scranton Slime @ MoKan Mighty Bastards - 2nd Round Game 2</b>

Overcast weather free of rain made for a crowd turnout of 743 at MoKan Mighty Bastards Arena today. Bastards had chosen a strategic 3-5-2 formation. Lineup: Macon - Olson, Tobias, Frank - Poindexter, Roe, Rice, Se-On, Phillips - Tidwell, Sa.

Scranton had chosen a strategic 4-4-2 formation. The following players had been chosen: Zuazo - Beckham, Catincã, Morris, Cortez - Mayberry, Burnette, Javier, Mohan - Dobbins, Hardin.

In the 18:th minute the home side managed to get a 1 - 0 lead as Mark Olson flipped the ball after a cross pass from the right. Paul Tobias behaved like an inexperienced youth player in the 30:th minute as he gave the ball away to an opponent. Lucky for him though, there was no goal. Daryl Frank should probably have put his team up another goal in the 32nd minute, but some great goaltending by Ruperto Zuazo kept the visitors in the game. Danny Sa of Bastards received a yellow card in the 32nd minute for unsportsmanlike behaviour. A speedy charge from the left side of the field put Bastards lead up with 2 - 0. Danny Sa finished that one off competently, firing from an acute angle. The structure of the game started to change as Bastards decided to pull back and meet their opponents in the defensive zone. Bastards´s Wilbur Tidwell refused to leave the field after injuring his achilles tendon in the 37:th minute. Halftime score was 2 - 0. Bastards held the ball, with a clear 69 percent possession rate.

The referee showed Scrantons Larry Mayberry the yellow card after a particularly nasty challenge. Bastards's Wilbur Tidwell scored 3 - 0 by shooting accurately and hard from a long distance, leaving the opponent goalie no other option than to pick up the ball from the net. After an industrious effort down the middle Mark Olson could have closed the game off in the 72nd minute, but his finishing shot hit the post. Bastards´s Danny Sa had an excellent opportunity in the 77:th minute, shooting on a through ball, but he missed the goal by miles! Bastards held the ball, with a clear 78 percent possession rate.

The most dominating Bastards player was without a doubt Albert Macon. Wilbur Tidwell on the other hand, had a terrible day. The most dominating Scranton player was without a doubt Ruperto Zuazo. Timothy Dobbins was a disappointment, however. <b>The match ends 3 - 0.</b>

[Poli]

Finally, I get some real competition!

[3ric]

Originally posted by mrushh
is the consolation bracket set-up yet, or are there openings?

mrushh -
check this thread instead:
http://dynamic2.gamespy.com/~fof/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=5125

[NevStar]

Originally posted by Coffee Warlord
Well, I tried the 2-5-3. Interesting results. My scrubs blew it still, but ah well. Go Sidekicks! :)

Hrm... is the 2-5-3 considered a "valid" formation? Did you just give up your training for the week?

[3ric]

A scorching day at The Concrete Jungle, where 2237 spectators were in place for today´s match. Gargoyles tactics involved an interesting 3-4-3 combination. They fielded: South - Crews, Jernigan, Payne - Höstman, MacMorran, García-Atance, Black - Simpkins, Clements, Orkola.

Bananskruv tactics involved an interesting 3-5-2 combination. Lineup: Mörnbratt - Robertsson, Norsjö, Engen - Magnusson, Olsson, Matsson, Stensson, Roca Paradis - Ångerberg, Martinsson.

Jame Jernigan gave his Gargoyles the lead with 1 - 0, as he successfully challenged both the guests central defenders, then placed the ball unreachably at the goaltenders right post. In the 20:th minute of the match the visitors central line of defence had to look on as Virgil Clements dashed through, knocking home 2 - 0 for Gargoyles. After 21 minutes Christian Höstman put Gargoyles ahead 3 - 0 as he rose to head in a hooked ball, the result of an effort from the right side. Gargoyless Aaron Crews got himself booked after a foul. Gargoyles put themselves up 4 - 0 when Clint Simpkins broke through on the right, leaving the entire defensive box behind him. After this Gargoyles lowered the tempo in order to concentrate on their defensive efforts. After several obvious shirt pulling incidents, Bananskruv´s Kent 'Frop' Ångerberg got himself booked. Carlos García-Atance increased Gargoyless lead to 5 - 0 by putting a header away on a hooked ball from the right. In the 32nd minute Bananskruvs Bo Olsson received a yellow card for going into a challenge studs first. Earle South the unlucky victim, couldn´t continue the game. 5 - 0 was the half-time score. Gargoyles held the ball, with a clear 57 percent possession rate.

Bananskruv had a good opportunity to reduce the score in the 52nd minute, breathing new life into the game, but the home side´s defenders cleared the ball on the line, after a long range shot coming in from the left, rebounding off the In the 70:th minute Gargoyles put themselves up 6 - 0. The visitors defenders lost the ball to Virgil Clements coming up from the left, who proceeded to cooly round the goaltender and knock the ball home. Clint Simpkins almost managed to score another goal for Gargoyles, but his header was tipped to a corner by the visitors goalie. Several players now looked tired, especially Aaron Crews who quite horribly caused the 6 - 1 goal as he lost the ball to Bo Olsson of Bananskruv, who seemed to have some energy left. A speedy charge from the left side of the field put Gargoyles lead up with 7 - 1. Aaron Crews finished that one off competently, firing from an acute angle. In the games 83rd minute Bananskruv´s Daniel Engen fell dramatically just outside the penalty area. However, the referee booked Daniel Engen for taking a dive. After 86 minutes Bananskruv´s Daniel Engen contracted a slight foot injury, but could finish the game. Gargoyles, bringing the final ball possession rate to 62 percent, dominated the battle.

The most dominating Gargoyles player was without a doubt Aaron Crews. However, Virgil Clements made a disastrous appearance. Most important Bananskruv player was Andreas Stensson. Fredrik Robertsson on the other hand, had a terrible day. The match ends 7 - 1.

Ouch.

[PilotMan]

Originally posted by ardent enthusiast
Finally, I get some real competition!

You mean you finally get to play a match. I am not so sure about competition. I might be able to play against your #2 squad. :D

I am totally suprised to make it to the elite 8/quarterfinals, I think I don't stand a chance in hell against you though. My teams' just too inexperienced.

[Poli]

I'd say you stand a very good chance against the B team...my B team routinely gets whipped by the FOFC boys.

[vex]

Only because we play our A teams against you:)

[Poli]

Originally posted by vexroid
Only because we play our A teams against you:)

Good point, I didn't want say that, though.

With luck, I'll make my second appearance in the Final Four. :cool:

[PilotMan]

Do really think you'll need luck? I mean I have only had my team since December, there is really only so much I can do. I am just hoping that its not like 6-0 or some thing like that. OR

I could try and pull off a huge upset, there's always the possibility!

sadly no, I think that my chances may be a little better than Vietnam has against Brazil.

[Poli]

Well, it's not going to be for a few more weeks, and typically, my B team is terrible. If you read up on me, you'll know I usually sell my top backups to supplement my income. That usually leaves me with terrible players at everything but forward, which is the position I train.

So, that said, and looking at the past couple of scores against FOFC teams, I would definitely say you have a solid chance against me.

[The_herd]

'Tis a sad day in Siberia, the ruskies gave up a goal, breaking the 9 match shutout streak.

We need to get back to the FOFC cup.

[the_meanstrosity]

Any idea when we're going to continue the... ROAD TO THE CUP!!!

Manager of the MoKan Mighty Bastards and soon to be loser in the ROAD TO THE CUP!!!

[DataKing]

Originally posted by the_meanstrosity
Any idea when we're going to continue the... ROAD TO THE CUP!!!

Manager of the MoKan Mighty Bastards and soon to be loser in the ROAD TO THE CUP!!!

We should be starting this up again with next week's friendly matches. We have to, actually, if we want to finish before the start of the U.S.A. and other national cups.

[the_meanstrosity]

So for next week, I'll want to schedule the Oklahoma Sidekicks @ the Mighty Bastards ARENA!!! with cup rules of course. = )

Owner of the MoKan Mighty Bastards and King of Goomania.

[Poli]

Wow, Pilotman, you schedule the friendly, and I'll accept when I log in, I'll probably log in tonight actually.

Good luck to the remaining participants!

[vex]

Originally posted by the_meanstrosity
Any idea when we're going to continue the... ROAD TO THE CUP!!!

Manager of the MoKan Mighty Bastards and soon to be loser in the ROAD TO THE CUP!!!


Yeah, and injure my players again;)

[HornedFrog Purple]

Well we are up and running again! The Elite 8 will continue as follows:

RavenHawk- Gargoyles (70991)
vs.
Daedalus- Calibiri (8598)

DataKing- Screamin' Seamen (70638)
vs.
the_herd- San Francisco Ruskies (70282)


the_meanstrosity- MoKan Mighty Bastards (70338)
vs.
vexroid- NE Oklahoma Sidekicks (71068)

ardententhusiast- North County Raiders (70913)
vs.
Pilotman- Midwest Ice Storm (70500)

Bold is at home, Cup Rules are on! Good luck everybody!

[the_meanstrosity]

LOL. I'm still waiting for the internal bleeding to stop on one of my players. Challenge was sent this AM. Good luck and...LET'S GET IT ON!!!

Owner of the MoKan Mighty Bastards (70338) and Injurer of Players

[DataKing]

Screamin' Seamen vs. Ruskies has been booked.

[vex]

Mighty Bastards vs. Sidekicks has been booked.

[daedalus]

Originally posted by HornedFrog Purple
RavenHawk- Gargoyles (70991)
vs.
Daedalus- Calibiri (8598)

Gargoyles
Venue: The Concrete Jungle, Cup Rules. _ Booked!

[the_meanstrosity]

Yes! The battle for the midwest is on as rival clubs, the Sidekicks and the Bastards, meet in the FOFC Cup II Round 3.

NE Oklahoma Sidekicks @ MoKan Mighty Bastards...WATCH IT...or watch something else. We don't care.

Owner of the MoKan Mighty Bastards and soon to be injurer of Sidekicks.

[vex]

I'll take out a couple more of your trainees ifyou don't watch out;)

[Poli]

Pilotman and I are booked! With any hope we'll face the winner of MoKan and Vexroid!

[vex]

I would guess it'll be MoKan. His motto is, if you can't beat em, hurt em;)

[the_meanstrosity]

Actually, our motto is...

If you can't beat them...hell, even if you can beat them...hurt them just to be on the safe side.

::sharpens cleats::

Owner of the MoKan Mighty Bastards and Britney Spears lookalike in the dark.

[the_meanstrosity]

Vex, hehe.

Oh they'll be no trainees in the game today. My starters are chomping at the bit since the last game where you took out all of my 18-21 year old players, lol.

Owner of the MoKan Mighty Bastards and dancer of the jig

[PilotMan]

Good luck tonight everyone!!

The Ice Storm are ready to rumble in North County!

[vex]

Great, just great. And to think I was worried about playing some scrubs. Instead, I get your starters, yea!

*Calls assassin*

[PilotMan]

North County Raiders - Midwest Ice Storm FC 1 - 6





Date: 3/13/2003 at 01:00
MatchID: 5097259
Arena: North County Raiders Arena
Crowd: 963


Due to an all-day shower, 963 paying spectators got to see a match on a pitch-turned-bog at North County Raiders Arena. Raiders started off with a 3-4-3 lineup. The following players had been chosen: Penn - Evans, Anderson, Tripp - Castle, Fernandez, Kennedy, Dailey - Brown, Vang, Vien-Van.

Midwest tactics involved an interesting 3-5-2 combination. The following players had been chosen: Tsau-Wun - Norman, Webb, Mayberry - Dejesus, Gorman, Salisbury, Gunderson, Crook - Najeeb, Taylor.

Alpesh Najeeb came close to putting the visiting team one up in the 11th minute, following a solo raid down the middle, but Trevor Penn managed to tip the ball to a corner. After 35 minutes Midwest´s Loren Dejesus contracted a slight foot injury, but could finish the game. Midwest´s Alpesh Najeeb gave the visitors a 0 - 1 lead in the 40:th minute with a superb strike from the right. The referee showed Raiderss William Vang the yellow card after a particularly nasty challenge. Due to a severely mistimed tackle,Neil Norman spent some on the grass writhing in agony before he could get up and continue the game. With clinical precision the cross pass from winger Jeffrey Crook found it's way to George Taylor's head, and a screaming header gave Midwest 0 - 2. Midwest´s Jeffrey Crook received a play slashing through the home side´s defense in the 44:th minute, chipping it past the keeper scoring 0 - 3. The home crowd was not pleased with that one. Martin Evans of Raiders received a yellow card in the 44:th minute for unsportsmanlike behaviour. Neil Norman received some harsh words from his coach after he acted foolishly, probably out of lack of experience, in the 44:th minute and almost caused an opponent to score. In the 45:th minute Lim Vien-Van passed through the guests central line of defense, scoring the 1 - 3 goal. After 45 minutes a combination in the middle resulted in a through ball for Neil Norman who increased Midwest´s lead to 1 - 4. Halftime score was 1 - 4. The fortyfive minutes were dominated by Midwest, with an impressive 63 percent possession of the ball.

The away team´s Stephen Mayberry took advantage of a mistake to the home side´s right in the 49:th minute increasing Midwest´s lead to 1 - 5. George Taylor was, after 61 minutes, almost able to extend the visitors lead with a well placed diving header but home side keeper Trevor Penn saved. Loren Dejesus came close to extending the visitors lead as he, completely unmarked in front of the goal, lifted a ball over Trevor Penn, hitting the bar. The away team´s Jeffrey Crook took advantage of a mistake to the home side´s right in the 69:th minute increasing Midwest´s lead to 1 - 6. After this Midwest lowered the tempo in order to concentrate on their defensive efforts. Midwest, bringing the final ball possession rate to 62 percent, dominated the battle.

The most dominating Raiders player was without a doubt Dan Fernandez. Michael Dailey on the other hand, had a terrible day. The most dominating Midwest player was without a doubt Alpesh Najeeb. Neil Norman on the other hand, had a terrible day. The match ends 1 - 6.


I this would have gone the other way had my B team or ardents A team played. Oh well, on to the Final 4!!!! WHOOOHOOOO!!!

[DataKing]

Congratulations to the Ruskies. They defeat the Screamin' Seamen 1-nil to advance to the semifinals.

I'd update my dynasty report, but the darn site looks to be down. :(

[the_meanstrosity]

<b>NE Oklahoma Sidekicks @ MoKan Mighty Bastards</b>


Overcast weather free of rain made for a crowd turnout of 902 at MoKan Mighty Bastards Arena today. Bastards started off with a 3-5-2 lineup. The following players had been chosen: Thompson - Olson, Tidwell, Frank - Poindexter, Roe, Rice, Se-On, Phillips - Currier, Sa.

Sidekicks had chosen a strategic 3-5-2 formation. The following players had been chosen: Gill - Stclair, Bodnar, Andersen - Garrison, Connor, Anduaga, Serin, Wilson - Tuvin, Kirkpatrick.

Bastards were very close to putting themselves one up in the 6:th minute as Qiu Se-On got through, but failing in concentration, he shot the ball wide. Some beautiful plays on the left side of the field resulted in a 12th minute goal by Neal Rice for Bastards, putting them ahead 1 - 0. Mark Olson of Bastards received a yellow card in the 26:th minute for unsportsmanlike behaviour. A speedy charge from the left side of the field put Bastards lead up with 2 - 0. Nelson Poindexter finished that one off competently, firing from an acute angle. In the 32nd minute Sidekickss Irfan Serin received a yellow card for going into a challenge studs first. Marco Andersen behaved like an inexperienced youth player in the 36:th minute as he gave the ball away to an opponent. Lucky for him though, there was no goal. After 38 minutes Nelson Poindexter put Bastards ahead 3 - 0 as he rose to head in a hooked ball, the result of an effort from the right side. Halftime score was 3 - 0. The fortyfive minutes were dominated by Bastards, with an impressive 72 percent possession of the ball.

After an industrious effort down the middle Nelson Poindexter could have closed the game off in the 71st minute, but his finishing shot hit the post. A bit later, a magnificent combination in the middle resulted in Bastards´s Danny Sa putting the lead up to 4 - 0. Bastards put their lead ahead another goal as Chris Currier struck home the 5 - 0 goal, after an attack from the left setting him up unmarked with the keeper. The structure of the game started to change as Bastards decided to pull back and meet their opponents in the defensive zone. After 85 minutes Danny Sa put Bastards ahead 6 - 0 as he rose to head in a hooked ball, the result of an effort from the right side. The referee showed Sidekickss Marco Andersen the yellow card after a particularly nasty challenge. Bastards made a substitution in the 85:th minute. Nelson Poindexter limped off the field and was replaced by Dan Singh. Bastards held the ball, with a clear 84 percent possession rate.

Most important Bastards player was Neal Rice. Daryl Frank on the other hand, had a terrible day. Sidekicks´s best player was Patrik Tuvin. Julius Stclair on the other hand, had a terrible day. The match ends 6 - 0.

[vex]

You weren't kidding about playing your starters, meanstrosity. Good game though. Sorry I couldn't give you more of a match.

ardent, I know how you feel now.

[Coffee Warlord]

Well, all I gotta say is...they ain't scrubs fer nothing!

[daedalus]

The Calibiri visited the Concrete Jungle. 'Em Gargoyles were mean. We will go cry in the corner now. Thank you.

[sterlingice]

The Calibiri visited the Concrete Jungle. 'Em Gargoyles were mean. We will go cry in the corner now. Thank you.

Ok, that was just really funny for some reason.

SI

[Raven Hawk]

Gargoyles - Calibiri 3 - 2

Date: 3/13/2003 at 01:00
MatchID: 5094670
Arena: The Concrete Jungle
Crowd: 707


707 spectators had found their way to The Concrete Jungle, despite the heavy rain. Gargoyles had chosen a strategic 3-4-3 formation. The following players had been chosen: Kullenhult - Grøva, Jernigan, Payne - Höstman, MacMorran, García-Atance, Ekmo - Salter, Dunn, Bentley.

Calibiri had chosen a strategic 3-5-2 formation. They fielded: Santana - Duvall, Parham, Odell - Larkin, Mcmullen, Mcdonough, Nuez, Galloway - Veres, Beckbom.

Speedy Christian Höstman dashed past his markers after 10 minutes, making plenty of room for the second wave of attack. However, Lindsey Bentley failed to score. A mistake by the home sides central defence in the 20:th minute allowed Tobias Beckbom to score 0 - 1 for Calibiri. The visitors Cãtãlin Veres took advantage of an error due to a misunderstanding between the home side´s goalie and full backs in the 26:th minute. 0 - 2 for Calibiri. The structure of the game started to change as Calibiri decided to pull back and meet their opponents in the defensive zone. Halftime score was 0 - 2. Gargoyles, bringing the final ball possession rate to 55 percent, dominated the battle.

Gargoyles reduced the score in the 69:th minute to 1 - 2 when Tony Salter got the best of a ball floated in from the left. With a shot floated in from just outside the penalty area in the 73rd minute, Tony Salter of Gargoyles evened the score to 2 - 2. 74 minutes into the game Garrett Odell had to leave the pitch due to a knee injury. In came Ivan Crawford. Gargoyles held the ball, with a clear 68 percent possession rate.

Not having decided a winner at full-time, the match went into extra time. One of many good passes from Karl Ekmo at the wing was recieved and skillfully taken care of by Neal Dunn, scoring for Gargoyles to 3 - 2. With that Gargoyles had won the game in extra time. The most dominating Gargoyles player was without a doubt Neal Dunn. Arne Grøva on the other hand, had a terrible day. Calibiri´s best player was Bob Duvall. However, Mitchell Parham made a disastrous appearance. The match ends 3 - 2.


Sorry Daedalus. You had to face my two best forwards and my best winger and a goalie that I just acquired. You took me to overtime, though. Good match.

Gargoyles make the final four and are not prepared to defend their title.

[DataKing]

Originally posted by Raven Hawk

Gargoyles make the final four and are not prepared to defend their title.

They look pretty well prepared to me. :)

[HornedFrog Purple]

Here are the last round results:

RavenHawk- Gargoyles (70991) 3
vs.
Daedalus- Calibiri (8598) 2

DataKing- Screamin' Seamen (70638) 0
vs.
the_herd- San Francisco Ruskies (70282) 1


the_meanstrosity- MoKan Mighty Bastards (70338) 6
vs.
vexroid- NE Oklahoma Sidekicks (71068) 0

ardententhusiast- North County Raiders (70913) 1
vs.
Pilotman- Midwest Ice Storm (70500) 6

So we are down to the final 4 and here are the matchups. Bold team at home, cup rules on!

RavenHawk- Gargoyles (70991)
vs
the_herd- San Francisco Ruskies (70282)


the_meanstrosity- MoKan Mighty Bastards (70338)
vs
Pilotman- Midwest Ice Storm (70500)

[the_meanstrosity]

The MoKan Mighty Bastards have challenged the Midwest Ice Storm. News at 11.

Owner of the MoKan Mighty Bastards and injuree of those damn NE Okie Sidekicks.

[the_meanstrosity]

Vex,

I tried to warn you, lol.

Owner of the MoKan Mighty Bastards where my starters play in friendlies and then get injured by the damnable NE Okie Sidekicks.

[Coffee Warlord]

Worry not. Me and Vex will have a rematch soon.

Our promotional item, Large Rocks, will take their toll on the Sidekicks.

[Havok]

How do you guys run this Torney???
Through friendly's during the season???
and if so i want in on the next one!! :)

[The Afoci]

Anyone want a friendly this week?

[the_meanstrosity]

Coffee,

Just watch out for your youth players. Vex's team is like a magnet to injuring them, lol.

Owner of the MoKan Mighty Bastards and blah blah blah.

[Havok]

Ill play ya Afoci.

Maniacal Misfitz (72203)

Country: USA
Region: Florida
Arena: Maniacal Misfitz Arena
Language: English
Series: # 8 in V.253

send me a challenge if ya want

[The Afoci]

challenge sent havok

[Havok]

Accepted

Have fun kicking my butt!!! :)

[daedalus]

Originally posted by sterlingice
Ok, that was just really funny for some reason.

Laugh at our pain, why don't you!@! :)

[The Afoci]

the only thing i do good at is friendlies... sad thing is my back ups are about the same as my starts with 2 exceptions...

[sterlingice]

Our promotional item, Large Rocks, will take their toll on the Sidekicks.
Again, much funny. The Hippos would have "large rocks" day but we don't hate anyone that much. Maybe the Royals would be interested in that idea for the Yankees day.

Laugh at our pain, why don't you!@!
Actually, I completely missed the injuries- I was just laughing at the quote. Well, I'm about to get hammered by karmic justice: "Mick Starks, career ender"

SI

[PilotMan]

Ice Storm have accepted the Bastard offer, and are excited to see the first teamers in action. The last time we played it was the reserves, this time the starters will wage war. I just hope my team can stay healthy too. Got about 4 guys injured right now. And I have the division championship game on the line on sunday. I figure about a 20% chance to win, and if I win automatic promotion for me.

Although, It would be nice to go into next year as a big favorite and really get a chance to develop the team some more.

slogan for the week:

Ice the Bastards!!!

[vex]

Go Bastards!!! You beat me, now win the Cup!!!

[BishopMVP]

I posted this in the other thread, but I figured it would get more of a response here. For next year's FOFC Cup, do you want to set it up regionally early, have like an East Bracket, South/International, Midwest and West brackets based on geography? That way you could have regional champions as well as an overall FOFC winner. What do you think of that?

[daedalus]

Originally posted by sterlingice
Actually, I completely missed the injuries- I was just laughing at the quote. Well, I'm about to get hammered by karmic justice: "Mick Starks, career ender"

Hee hee. What good would games be if you can't laugh about it. :)

[the_meanstrosity]

Vex,

Sadly I don't think I'll be winning, lol. Either I'll get Iced or Gargoyled depending on who wants to beat the bujesus out of my starters first, lol. Either way, I'll make 'em pay in the spirit of competition and aggressive play, lol. I'm going to have to borrow a couple of your head knockers though.

Owner of the MoKan Mighty Bastards and borrower of head knockers.

[PilotMan]

I don't know, I think we could have a very good match on our hands, I don't think either of us stand a chance against the Gargoyles though.

[The_herd]

I would like to state for the record that I have no chance in hell to win this match.

[the_meanstrosity]

Pilot,

I'm sure we'll have a good game. Just as I'm sure Gargoyle will probably rip both of our hearts out in the finals. I'm hoping for Herd to pull the upset because I can't handle another 6-0 loss to the 'goyles, lol.

Owner of the MoKan Mighty Bastards and member of the NCAA Tourney Selection Committee.

[Raven Hawk]

Although I appreciate that my team is feared, I wouldn't get too down about any team's chances against me. I just came off of a hellish season where I had to fight tooth and nail just to get third place. Apparently, according to the 'stars are evil' rating my division, IV.19, is the 22nd toughest division in the USA. That means that as a full division it is tougher than 15 of the 32 Div III divisions. We have been beating each other up all season.

I wouldn't count yourselves out yet. Or perhaps I'm bluffing . . .

It's possible, pig. The only reason that I'm laying here is because I lack the strenght to stand. But then again . . .

Drop. Your. Sword. :)

[DataKing]

Ummm...I hate to break this to you Raven Hawk, but there are only 16 Div. III divisions.

DataKing = MASTER of the obvious.

[Raven Hawk]

Duh! Where is my head today. :)

Raven Hawk = APPRENTICE of the obvious

[Raven Hawk]

Here is the 'stars are evil' listing from HTSCB:

1. 47.125*, Major League
2. 41.438*, II.2
3. 40.125*, II.4
4. 38.875*, II.1
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Okay, so we have the 4th toughest div IV division which is tougher than four Div III divisions. ;) According to the SAE (stars are evil) index.

[PilotMan]

Thats pretty sweet Raven. Where did that come from?

[Raven Hawk]

I got it from this site: http://www.htscb.tk/

[the_meanstrosity]

I have a feeling that Raven's website is full of naughty foreign words, but I can't prove it.

Owner of the MoKan Mighty Bastards and reader of naughty foreign words.

[PilotMan]

I have a feeling that I am the one who does not belong here. The Ice Storm have played well all season, I think we can play a cometetive match, I am just not sure if we can get the W.

As far as the threats of injury, the last team I played had to have 2 carried off on a stetcher. Two can play that game.

Good Luck.

[the_meanstrosity]

Touche Pilot. But do you have KILLER ROBOTS?!

No seriously...do you?

Owner of the MoKan Mighty Bastards and fearful of Killer Robots.

[The_herd]

Gargoyles vs. Ruskies

Fairly good weather for football had drawn a crowd of 1127 to The Concrete Jungle. Gargoyles started off with a 3-4-3 lineup. Lineup: Agustin - Black, Dehlbratt, Olesen - Sørli , Newsom, Mccormick, Ekmo - García-Atance, Orkola, Bentley.

Ruskies had chosen a strategic 4-5-1 formation. Lineup: Sanderson - Swenson, Sharp, Hirsch, Khaira - Kapur, Payne, Hinton, Vogt, Ingesson - Daugherty.

In the games 28:th minute Gargoyles´s Terje Sørli fell dramatically just outside the penalty area. However, the referee booked Terje Sørli for taking a dive. In the 29:th minute Jukka Orkola almost put the home team one ahead on a cross pass coming in from the right, but the shot went wide. Many thought Keith Mccormick ought to have been awarded a penalty shot in the 32nd minute, as he went down trying to circle the visitors keeper Cedric Sanderson. The teams went for a half-time break at 0 - 0. The fortyfive minutes were dominated by Gargoyles, with an impressive 51 percent possession of the ball.

After a fine move down the middle Jukka Orkola nearly gave the home side one up in the 49:th minute. The finishing shot went just wide, though. In the games 55:th minute Gargoyles´s Carlos García-Atance fell dramatically just outside the penalty area. However, the referee booked Carlos García-Atance for taking a dive. Ruskies had a good opportunity to score the lead goal but the home team goaltender Francisco Javie Agustin saved Stacy Hirsch´s shot headed for the top corner. Keith Mccormick of Gargoyles received a yellow card in the 65:th minute for unsportsmanlike behaviour. A header from Mark Khaira connected with a corner kick after 68 minutes, and the ball ended up with Wally Sharp of Ruskies who shot the 0-1 goal. Roy Payne seemed to be floating in the air at will as he elegantly headed in 0-2. The previous Ruskies corner kick was executed by Jim Daugherty. Jukka Orkola almost put the reducer away having drawn the entire left side defence away, but the shot went straight into the arms of the goalkeeper. Lindsey Bentley challenged the visitors full backs eagerly, producing a good chance in the 70:th minute as he went for a through ball combination. But as so many times before, the guest´s defensive efforts got the best of it. Gargoyles, bringing the final ball possession rate to 57 percent, dominated the battle.

Gargoyles´s best player was Daniel Newsom. Carlos García-Atance was a disappointment, however. The most dominating Ruskies player was without a doubt Roy Payne. However, Stuart Swenson made a disastrous appearance. The match ends 0 - 2.

[PilotMan]

No matter how this match turns out.....it was an awesome match!!

[The_herd]

I'm watching your match right now. Its actually looks to be pretty exciting, which is just what I need after watching my team dodge bullet, after bullet against the Gargoyles. I really don't think the best team won that match.

[PilotMan]

Nice job...big upset I would say....certainly a big show against the former champ and #2 ranked team in the FOFC!

[PilotMan]

MoKan Mighty Bastards - Midwest Ice Storm FC 7 - 6





Date: 3/20/2003 at 01:00
MatchID: 5116494
Arena: MoKan Mighty Bastards Arena
Crowd: 460


Overcast weather free of rain made for a crowd turnout of 460 at MoKan Mighty Bastards Arena today. Bastards tactics involved an interesting 4-5-1 combination. They fielded: Thompson - Olson, Tidwell, Tobias, Frank - Poindexter, Roe, Rice, Se-On, Phillips - Sa.

Midwest started off with a 3-5-2 lineup. The following players had been chosen: Tsau-Wun - Webb, Coulter, Zarzalejos - Dejesus, Gorman, Salisbury, Gunderson, Crook - Najeeb, Taylor.

The 6:th minute saw the home team take a 1 - 0 lead after a leak in the visitors right side defense. Scorer for Bastards was Neal Rice. After several obvious shirt pulling incidents, Midwest´s Ray Salisbury got himself booked. In the games 12th minute Bastards´s Danny Sa fell dramatically just outside the penalty area. However, the referee booked Danny Sa for taking a dive. Danny Sa increased Bastardss lead to 2 - 0 by putting a header away on a hooked ball from the right. Midwest showed some good morale and were, in the 21st minute, able to reduce the score to 2 - 1 as George Taylor got past the home sides full backs straight in front of the goal. 21 minutes into the game Daryl Frank had to leave the pitch due to a knee injury. In came José Antonio Fernández Le Gal. 2 - 1 was the half-time score. Bastards, bringing the final ball possession rate to 59 percent, dominated the battle.

Corey Roe increased Bastardss lead to 3 - 1 by putting a header away on a hooked ball from the right. The structure of the game started to change as Bastards decided to pull back and meet their opponents in the defensive zone. Qiu Se-On received some harsh words from his coach after he acted foolishly, probably out of lack of experience, in the 62nd minute and almost caused an opponent to score. The away team reduced the score to 3 - 2, as Alpesh Najeeb struck home, set up well by a play from the left in the 75:th minute. Jeffrey Crook sailed high, high above the opponents as he headed the 3-3 in after a corner kick after 80 minutes of play. After a fine move down the middle Neal Rice nearly gave the home side one up in the 81st minute. The finishing shot went just wide, though. In the games 84:th minute Alpesh Najeeb almost gave the visitors the lead, as he clipped a spectacular scissors shot just past the bar. When Ray Salisbury made yet another studs first tackle, in the games 84th minute, the referee was obliged to book the Midwest player for the second time, sending him off the pitch. The Bastards player was José Antonio Fernández Le Gal who had to be helped off the pitch, unable to finish the game. The bicycle kick from Nelson Poindexter would have been the Goal of the Year, had it not hit the posts. Midwest had a good opportunity to score the lead goal but the home team goaltender Jason Thompson saved Alpesh Najeeb´s shot headed for the top corner. The fortyfive minutes were dominated by Bastards, with an impressive 71 percent possession of the ball.

After the regular 90 minutes, the agonizing of overtime followed. After overtime the game was still at a tie, and a penalty contest ensued. Bastards´s Neal Rice cooly put the ball past He Tsau-Wun. 4 - 3. Midwest´s Reggie Gorman cooly put the ball past Jason Thompson. 4 - 4. Bastards´s Wilbur Tidwell hesitated a long time before shooting a penalty going just wide of the left post. Still 4 - 4. Midwest´s Michael Webb penalty shot was very well placed but Jason Thompson went the right way, blocking it spectacularly. The score was still 4 - 4. Bastards´s Danny Sa, obviously having last minute doubt´s, produced a loose ball to the right post. Unfortunately He Tsau-Wun made a premature move to the left and didn´t make it back. New score 5 - 4. Midwest´s George Taylor made no mistake. Jason Thompson didn´t have a chance. 5 - 5. Bastards´s Mark Olson didn´t hesitate but He Tsau-Wun managed the save, resulting in an unchanged 5 - 5 score. Midwest´s Juan Luis Zarzalejos hesitated a long time before shooting a penalty going just wide of the left post. Still 5 - 5. Bastards´s Benny Phillips cooly put the ball past He Tsau-Wun. 6 - 5. Midwest´s Hud Gunderson cooly put the ball past Jason Thompson. 6 - 6. Bastards´s Qiu Se-On, obviously having last minute doubt´s, produced a loose ball to the right post. Unfortunately He Tsau-Wun made a premature move to the left and didn´t make it back. New score 7 - 6. Midwest´s Alpesh Najeeb was seemingly taken by the gravity of the moment, producing a badly laid penalty, blocked by Jason Thompson. Score still 7 - 6. Most important Bastards player was Neal Rice. Dan Singh on the other hand, had a terrible day. The most dominating Midwest player was without a doubt Alpesh Najeeb. Juan Luis Zarzalejos on the other hand, had a terrible day. The match ends 7 - 6.


Bitter dissapointment.....bitter....bitter...bitter.
Good luck in the finals. Hope your guys weren't hurt to badly.:)

[the_meanstrosity]

Great game!

[PilotMan]

Not bad though for losing a player in the second half...esp a key middie.

[PilotMan]

I would say that as far as FOFC history is concerned this may have to go down as one of the greatest of all time. What do you think?

[the_meanstrosity]

Good game Pilot. I was wondering about the PK's since I haven't touched my PK lineup in months, lol. Definitely a classic game. Some near goals by both teams to almost break the 3-3 tie. And I got a defender injured, lol. Dammit!

Owner of the MoKan Mighty Bastards and participant of a Hattrick Classic

[the_meanstrosity]

Congrats to the Herd as well! Great victory over the 'goyles. So long as you promise not to beat me by more than 6-0 like the Gargoyles last cup...we'll get along fine, lol.

Owner of the MoKan Mighty Bastards and loser to 'goyles by 6 last cup.

[The_herd]

If ever scored 6 goals in a match running a 4-5-1, I would run down my street naked and screaming.

[The_herd]

DOLA

I wonder what Horned is gonna say when he realizes there are 2 teams running the 4-5-1 in the final?

[HornedFrog Purple]

Bwahahahaha! 4-5-1 uberrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr! The tradition continues as a 4-5-1'er has made the finals in every FOFC cup. This time, it is a sweep over the duck-and-chuckers. :)

With the Bastards winning 7-6 over the Storm and the match which would have to be labeled upset with the Ruskies beating the defending champ Gargoyles 2-0, this sets up the final championship game: (bold at home, cuprules on)

the_meanstrosity- MoKan Mighty Bastards (70338)
vs
the_herd- San Francisco Ruskies (70282)

Can the Ruskies keep their stellar road play going one more time? Tune in next Wednesday!

[The_herd]

Can I get a home game next cup?

[HornedFrog Purple]

Yes, definitely. :) You are going down the same road I did last Cup, I feel your pain.

[the_meanstrosity]

Game on baby! Challenge has been accepted and we're ready to not lose 6-0 like last cup, lol.

Owner of the MoKan Mighty Bastards and not going to lose 6-0.

[vex]

Originally posted by HornedFrog Purple
The tradition continues as a 4-5-1'er has made the finals in every FOFC cup.

And there have been how many FOFC Cups?:)



Also, congrats to MoKan! Win the Cup!

[the_meanstrosity]

Thanks Vex!

I'm going to give it a shot, but damn if the Ice Storm didn't gimme 7 games worth tonight, lol. And I'm hoping I can give the Herd a game after seeing their impressive win over the 'goyles. The FOFCers have represented well this cup.

All I've got to say is that the next installment of the FOFC Cup is going to be meaner than ever. So many talented teams and everyone is having fun...which is the most important part.

PS: Want to wish a safe journey for those of our FOFC brethren in the military. Keep safe and let's oust Saddam as quickly and quietly as possible. We're behind you all the way.

Owner of the MoKan Mighty Bastards and proud to know the FOFC military members.

[Raven Hawk]

Congratulations go to the Ruskies and the Bastards. Good luck to both of you in the finals. I apologize that I couldn't get there to beat you 6-0 meanstrosity, but apparently my players are murderous from MOTSing the last two league matches of the season. Oh, and there's the stupidity thing also. I was intending to play a 3-5-2 this week, but silly coach played a midfielder as a forward. I should have know it was going to be this kind of week. :)

Well, I have a mutiny to quell. I'll be watching the games closely and whichever one of you wins will have to pry my fingers off the trophy. ;)

[Raven Hawk]

sterlingice,

I think it's time to can Alpesh Najeeb. He cracked under the pressure. You can't let players get away with that. If you don't can him, at least make him run some extra sprints. :)

[PilotMan]

Pilotman not sterlingice....

Right now he is one of the best players on the team...but I do intend to show him that if he would have been in a little bit better shape he would have put that goal away in the closing minutes of the game.

His response was that the Mighty MoKan cheeleaders had 'serviced' him a little to much the night before. We talked and he has to aplologize to the team and he has to promise to keep his 'servicings' to two a night before big games. He said he could try. I follwed with the threat that he may not see any action in the next cup as the 'b' team may get all the work.

[the_meanstrosity]

Ruskies @ MoKan Mighty Bastards

Date: 3/27/2003 at 01:00
MatchID: 5142118
Arena: MoKan Mighty Bastards Arena
Crowd:


Weather conditions were fairly good for football, and MoKan Mighty Bastards Arena saw a crowd turnout of 755. Bastards had chosen a strategic 4-5-1 formation. The following players had been chosen: Thompson - Olson, Tidwell, Tobias, Fernández Le Gal - Poindexter, Roe, Rice, Se-On, Phillips - Sa.

Ruskies had chosen a strategic 4-5-1 formation. They fielded: Sanderson - Swenson, Sharp, Hirsch, Khaira - Kapur, Payne, Hinton, Vogt, Ingesson - Daugherty.

21 minutes into the game Jim Daugherty was a hair´s breadth away from giving Ruskies the lead. A prompt block by Jason Thompson saved the home team that time. Bastards had to manage with a reduced squad from the 24:th minute on, as Benny Phillips got sent off for a foul in a free situation. The teams went for a half-time break at 0 - 0. Bastards held the ball, with a clear 63 percent possession rate.

In the 54:th minute Ruskiess Mark Khaira received a yellow card for going into a challenge studs first. Bastardss Qiu Se-On gave, after 55 minutes, the home team a 1 - 0 lead after an attack coming in from the right. With 60 minutes played Neal Rice could have brought this one home for Bastards, had his hooked ball gone in, but it went just a bit too high. The referee showed Ruskiess Stuart Swenson the yellow card after a particularly nasty challenge. In the game's 69:th minute Bastards´s Nelson Poindexter limped slightly after a late challenge, but he was able to continue. A couple of quick and successful challenges, followed by a shot from just outside the penalty area after 78 minutes might have resulted in another goal for Bastards. However, Cedric Sanderson made a spectacular save. A great save by goaltender Cedric Sanderson in the 84:th minute kept the visitors in the game as Danny Sa struck from the left with a real cannonball. Bastards will have to do without Nelson Poindexter for a time due to a bad foot injury. He was substituted by Ali Dixon. Bastards held the ball, with a clear 69 percent possession rate.

The most dominating Bastards player was without a doubt Neal Rice. Ali Dixon was a disappointment, however. The most dominating Ruskies player was without a doubt Roy Payne. Stuart Swenson on the other hand, had a terrible day. The match ends 1 - 0.

[the_meanstrosity]

Great game Ruskies.

[The_herd]

Yeah, the Ruskies surprising run comes to an end. All the away matches caught up with us after playing 3 straight teams clearly better than us.

I would like to say thanks to everyone that participated in this cup, it was really fun to be a part of, and with FOFC Cup III coming up, hopefully some home matches can carry us at least close to this level of achievment.

And finally, congrats to meanstrosity, you clearly outplayed us, and you are very deserving.

[sterlingice]

Awesome game guys! (damn 4-5-1 mouth breathers)

SI

[the_meanstrosity]

Thanks Herd. That was a hell of an effort. I don't know that my squad could have played that well on the road like you guys did.

And again, thanks to the entire FOFC community for organizing and allowing me to participate in this. It's always fun and more interesting than league matches, lol.

Now it's onto FOFC Cup v 3.0. So many great clubs...and too many damn players to injure, lol.

Owner of the MoKan Mighty Bastards and injurer of FOFCer players when they aren't injuring mine.

[DataKing]

Congratulations all around on a great cup, especially to the Mighty Bastards. Good show all around.

The Screamin' Seamen are already looking forward to FOFC Cup III (although it is a couple of months off, most likely).

[HornedFrog Purple]

Congrats to both teams making the final a great game! And congrats to the MoKan Mighty Bastards for becoming FOFC Cup II Champions!

I will have a logo coming shortly.

Tada:

http://webpages.charter.net/dekat7504/images/fofccupII.JPG

[daedalus]

Congratsies, ya Bastards. :)