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Radii · 09-05-2011, 10:59 PM

April 13th: Ipswich(20th, EPL) @ Arsenal(7th, EPL)

For awhile it seemed like Arsenal was a lock for a Champions League spot (top 4), but now they're locked in what is a pretty tight battle among ~5 teams who seem likely to finish 4th-8th.

Arsenal score first in the 18th minute on a nice through ball to ST Kerrison, easy goal. 0-1 He gets his second goal in the 31st minute as a beautiful pass into space is made from like 35 yards out and he just races by the defense to get to it. 0-2 Midfielder Niundulu gets one in the 54th minute. 0-3

Arsenal 3 : 0 Ipswich

Kirkland struggles, and I gave Park a start today and he did poorly to the surprise of no one. Carlos Antonio put up a 6.8 today, the best rating on the team actually.

With just 4-5 matches to play, Chelsea has a stranglehold on the title, while Sunderland is a lock for a Champions League spot, Sheffield Utd and Newcastle control their own destinies as well. The big names you'd expect to see there are all fighting for the last two Euro Cup spots right now:

1. Chelsea (5 to go) - 71 pts
2. Sunderland (4 to go) - 67 pts
3. Sheffield Utd (5 to go) - 63 pts
4. Newcastle (5 to go) - 61 pts
5. Aston Villa (4 to go) - 59 pts
6. Arsenal (4 to go) - 59 pts
7. Liverpool (5 to go) - 59 pts
8. Man Utd (5 to go) - 57 pts
9. Man City - (4 to go) - 51 pts

Man City is almost surely out of any sort of European competition and it seems likely that only 1 of Arsenal/Liverpool/Man U would finish in the top 4, maybe none of them will.

-- April 17th: Chelsea beats Sheffield Utd, Man U and Liverpool tie in key league matches.

April 27th: Man City(9th) @ Ipswich(20th)

Man City are 6 out of 7th place with 2 to play. They seem screwed. Hopefully Carlos Antonio is hyped up to play his former team, and they are down about their position in the league.

We build up from the start, Berthet has it up out on the right, passes in to Kang who lays it off into the right side of the area, Mariga with a half volley.. keeper dives but can't stop it, its a 1st minute goal!! 1-0 In the 40th minute we have it, Kang sends a little cross into the 6 yard box, Constantino re-directs it with his head and the keeper can't get to it!!! [b]2-0[b]

In the 78th minute they have a free kick, a quick pass then a shot from 25 yards out is blasted by our keeper. 2-1

Well holy crap!!!

Ipswich 2 : 1 Man City

Man of the Match: McDonald Mariga (8.8)
Goals: Mariga, Constantino (8.0)
Assists: Kang 2 (7.2)
Notables: Carlos Antonio (7.1), Kirkland (7.5), Henrique (7.0), Gordon (7.0), Donnelly (7.2)

Sadly Watford have pulled out a couple good results in the last month as well and they're sitll 4 points ahead of us for next to last.

May Update

-- We play 3 matches in May, 4th, 11th, and 19th. All of them are against teams fighting for their place in the top 7.

-- Constantino's goal against Wolverhampton where he made a long run from the midfield down the right, skipping by a defender and scoring was the #2 goal of the month in the EPL.

-- The board is pleased with my leadership. The positive is the solid play of late by constantino which is credited to my coaching abilities. The signing of GK Carlos Antonio is regarded to be a poor piece of business. Ugh. He's had a rough time of things, allowing 14 goals in 6 matches and putting up a 6.47 average rating. My assistant and goalkeeping coach both believe that Carlos Antonio is a quality player (4 stars) and is certainly an EPL caliber player.

-- We made $653k profit last month. Consistent profits since January have us at $4M in the bank and showing a proift of $12M this season. Last year we made $39.7M and spent $37.5M. This year we have made $88.5M and spent $76M.

With Just 3 matches left in the year, here's how we look:

1. Chelsea - 74 pts
2. Sunderland - 68 pts
3. Sheffield Utd - 66 pts
4. Arsenal - 62 pts
5. Newcastle - 61 pts (1 less match played)
6. Liverpool - 61 pts
7. Man Utd - 61p ts
8. Aston Villa - 60 pts

Chelsea/Sunderland/Sheffield Utd have top 4 spots almost certainly. Everyone else could finish 4th or 8th easily.

The Champions League has its final set.

Quarterfinals:

Real Madrid 0 : 2 Benifica
Barcelona 1 : 0 Lazio
Arsenal 2 : 2 Man Utd - Man Utd advances on away goals
Stuttgart 1 : 4 Inter

Semifinals

Benefica 4 : 5 Barcelona
Inter 3 : 2 Man Utd

So Barcelona will play Internazionale for the title. Inter are the defending champs (Italy were the hosts last year). Barcelona won 3 years ago.

09-05-2011, 10:59 PM	#759
Radii Head Coach Join Date: Jul 2001	April 13th: Ipswich(20th, EPL) @ Arsenal(7th, EPL) For awhile it seemed like Arsenal was a lock for a Champions League spot (top 4), but now they're locked in what is a pretty tight battle among ~5 teams who seem likely to finish 4th-8th. Arsenal score first in the 18th minute on a nice through ball to ST Kerrison, easy goal. 0-1 He gets his second goal in the 31st minute as a beautiful pass into space is made from like 35 yards out and he just races by the defense to get to it. 0-2 Midfielder Niundulu gets one in the 54th minute. 0-3 Arsenal 3 : 0 Ipswich Kirkland struggles, and I gave Park a start today and he did poorly to the surprise of no one. Carlos Antonio put up a 6.8 today, the best rating on the team actually. With just 4-5 matches to play, Chelsea has a stranglehold on the title, while Sunderland is a lock for a Champions League spot, Sheffield Utd and Newcastle control their own destinies as well. The big names you'd expect to see there are all fighting for the last two Euro Cup spots right now: 1. Chelsea (5 to go) - 71 pts 2. Sunderland (4 to go) - 67 pts 3. Sheffield Utd (5 to go) - 63 pts 4. Newcastle (5 to go) - 61 pts 5. Aston Villa (4 to go) - 59 pts 6. Arsenal (4 to go) - 59 pts 7. Liverpool (5 to go) - 59 pts 8. Man Utd (5 to go) - 57 pts 9. Man City - (4 to go) - 51 pts Man City is almost surely out of any sort of European competition and it seems likely that only 1 of Arsenal/Liverpool/Man U would finish in the top 4, maybe none of them will. -- April 17th: Chelsea beats Sheffield Utd, Man U and Liverpool tie in key league matches. April 27th: Man City(9th) @ Ipswich(20th) Man City are 6 out of 7th place with 2 to play. They seem screwed. Hopefully Carlos Antonio is hyped up to play his former team, and they are down about their position in the league. We build up from the start, Berthet has it up out on the right, passes in to Kang who lays it off into the right side of the area, Mariga with a half volley.. keeper dives but can't stop it, its a 1st minute goal!! 1-0 In the 40th minute we have it, Kang sends a little cross into the 6 yard box, Constantino re-directs it with his head and the keeper can't get to it!!! [b]2-0[b] In the 78th minute they have a free kick, a quick pass then a shot from 25 yards out is blasted by our keeper. 2-1 Well holy crap!!! Ipswich 2 : 1 Man City Man of the Match: McDonald Mariga (8.8) Goals: Mariga, Constantino (8.0) Assists: Kang 2 (7.2) Notables: Carlos Antonio (7.1), Kirkland (7.5), Henrique (7.0), Gordon (7.0), Donnelly (7.2) Sadly Watford have pulled out a couple good results in the last month as well and they're sitll 4 points ahead of us for next to last. May Update -- We play 3 matches in May, 4th, 11th, and 19th. All of them are against teams fighting for their place in the top 7. -- Constantino's goal against Wolverhampton where he made a long run from the midfield down the right, skipping by a defender and scoring was the #2 goal of the month in the EPL. -- The board is pleased with my leadership. The positive is the solid play of late by constantino which is credited to my coaching abilities. The signing of GK Carlos Antonio is regarded to be a poor piece of business. Ugh. He's had a rough time of things, allowing 14 goals in 6 matches and putting up a 6.47 average rating. My assistant and goalkeeping coach both believe that Carlos Antonio is a quality player (4 stars) and is certainly an EPL caliber player. -- We made $653k profit last month. Consistent profits since January have us at $4M in the bank and showing a proift of $12M this season. Last year we made $39.7M and spent $37.5M. This year we have made $88.5M and spent $76M. With Just 3 matches left in the year, here's how we look: 1. Chelsea - 74 pts 2. Sunderland - 68 pts 3. Sheffield Utd - 66 pts 4. Arsenal - 62 pts 5. Newcastle - 61 pts (1 less match played) 6. Liverpool - 61 pts 7. Man Utd - 61p ts 8. Aston Villa - 60 pts Chelsea/Sunderland/Sheffield Utd have top 4 spots almost certainly. Everyone else could finish 4th or 8th easily. The Champions League has its final set. Quarterfinals: Real Madrid 0 : 2 Benifica Barcelona 1 : 0 Lazio Arsenal 2 : 2 Man Utd - Man Utd advances on away goals Stuttgart 1 : 4 Inter Semifinals Benefica 4 : 5 Barcelona Inter 3 : 2 Man Utd So Barcelona will play Internazionale for the title. Inter are the defending champs (Italy were the hosts last year). Barcelona won 3 years ago.