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Glory Glory Man United
September 2017
Manchester United 1 - 0 Southampton
Stupid Liverpool thinking they're better than you! Haha I have no doubt you will be in front of them by next month though. Good to see Bale is as good as advertised for you so far. You're attacking options are just insane! Outside of Bale/Benzema, who has been your favorite to attack with so far this season?
Oh man I can't believe you missed out on that 6th spot. I thought it was yours for sure! What a crazy last match of the season though, 8-0! Carry that form over into next season!
If you want the league table I'll have to email the document to you for you to be able to look at it because It wont load into the reply properly
Man that was an up and down month. I really like what you did with the transfers though. A lot of players who can help now/in the future as well. Your squad is shaping up nicely and I'm sure the results will start coming sooner rather than later.

TOON TO THE TOP
SEASON 2
PS4
Player of Last Month

Kevin Kampl
Kampl had an absolutely blinding month, having a hand in every goal scored. He terrorised defenders down the wing and we can only hope he can continue to for the rest of the season.
Match 24
Newcastle 2-1 QPR
Sandro 10
Bony 24
Delph 90
Sandro opened the scoring for a spirited QPR, heading in from a good ball in, beating débutante Reid in the air. Bony equalised with a powerful finish but QPR held on strong to deny us a winner. Until the last minute when Delph turned his man and feathered it into the bottom corner with a beautiful finish.
Match 25
West Brom 3-0 Newcastle
Ideye 32 (PEN)
Ideye 44 (PEN)
Ideye 55
We got destroyed. Virgil got sent off for a rash tackle and Ideye converted the penalty. From then on they dominated. Gutierrez was brought down by Dummett and Ideye converted again. He then had a goal disallowed for offside before he completed his hat trick, curling into the bottom corner.
Match 26
Newcastle 2-1 Stoke
Barkley 5
Muniesa 39
Clichy 88
Barkley opened the scoring with a simple tap in before Muniesa took advantage of Clyne's sending off to run clear and knock into the bottom corner. We once again won it late on with Clichy's thunderous effort finding the top corner.
Match 27
Newcastle 1-0 Aston Villa
Barkley 80
Barkley curled in from just outside the box late on to get the only goal of a very, very, very dull game.
FA Cup Round 5
Newcastle 2-1 West Brom
Ideye 23
Ferguson 41
Obertan 67
Simmed. Revenge!
Champions League Last 16 Leg 1
Newcastle 3-2 FC Barcelona
Bony 10
Neymar 30
Bony 45
Dzsudzsak 54
Messi 90
Here it is. The biggest game in a long time for this team. Bony opened the scoring, beating off Pique before smashing into the top corner beyond Bravo who was unable to stop a shot of such power. Neymar equalised, heading in from close range before Bony gave us the lead again with an excellent volley into the top corner. Dzsudzsak made it, Barkley playing the ball through for him to stroke into the bottom corner beyond Claudio Bravo. Messi came off the bench midway through the second half and stroked in on the rebound after Neymar forced an excellent save. We go to the Camp Nou with a tough task thanks to their away goals.
League Cup Final
Newcastle - Manchester United
0' Kick off!
6' Free kick in a dangerous area for Manchester United. Rafael whips it into the box and Hamsik's header goes just over.
13' Medel brought down in a dangerous area. Rojo booked.
15' Free kick blocked by the wall and goes out for a corner. Nothing comes of it.
24' Barkley forces great save from Lindegaard from just outside the box.
30' Bony forces a good save, the Ivorian striking the ball with power but just too close to the keeper.
41' Bony header saved excellently, just tipped over the bar.
45' A free kick from out wide is easily collected.
45' Medel scores with a beautiful finish! The ball is played over the top by Delph, Medel chests it down and strokes in on the half volley through the keepers legs from a tight angle. 1-0
49' Rooney finds the top corner. A good passing move leaves Rooney in open space to easily curl into the top corner out of reach of Begovic. 1-1
57' RVP comes of for Chicharito, Fellaini comes off for Mata.
59' Lindegaard makes a great save to deny Bony on the volley, just getting his finger tips to it.
73' Begovic with a great double save to deny Rooney. Stopping the first with his legs, he sprawled across goal to paw away the rebound and keep the scores level.
79' Joao Moutinho comes off for Di Maria.
85' Chicharito fires just wide from 30 yards with a sweetly struck shot.
90' 1-1. Extra time
104' Ronaldinho comes on for Barkley. Colback comes on for Clichy.
105' Ronaldinho's free kick hits wall and goes out for a corner.
105' Bony headers just wide from the corner, closest anyone's came in extra time.
105' Kevin Kampl comes off for Nelson Oliveira.
120' Ronaldinho's shot is blocked excellently by Chris Smalling who was having a blinder.
120' Full time. 1-1. Penalties.
Ronaldinho tucks away the first. 1-0
Rooney has his penalty saves excellently by Begovic. 1-0
Dzsudzsak puts it in the same place as Ronnie. 2-0
Chicharito hits the post. 2-0
Bony fires over from the spot. 2-0
Di Maria smashes down the middle. 2-1
Oliveira tucks into the top corner. 3-1
Hamsik smashes into the top corner. 3-2
League Table
1. Newcastle 60
2. Chelsea 53
3. Spurs 50
4. Aston Villa 50
5. Arsenal 48
6. Manchester City 47
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18. QPR 22
19. Watford 22
20. Wigan 16
Player of the Month

Ross Barkley
The first player to win 2 player of the month awards, it was deserved but a tight contest. He scored a lot of crucial goals and set up quite a few. It took him a while to get bedded in but now that he has, he is a crucial player for the team.
Congrats on the league cup! What a crazy game! We seem to have a lot come down to penalties around here haha, which is awesome due to the drama. That was a great month though, other than that random match against West Brom, no clue what happened there lol.

AD Alcorcon - '20-'21 Season
End of the Season Update
League Match 30
AD Alcorcon - RC Deportivo (0-0)
Recap: Tex would be proud. Deportivo has had a hell of a season and they played me tough on this one. We out shot them 10-1 (6-1 on goal) but at the end we couldn't score and we each came away from this one with just a point.
CL - Quarter Finals, 2nd Leg
AD Alcorcon - Bayer 04 Leverkusen (1-2, 7-4 agg)
Knoll 23'
Milik 32'
Milik 50'
Recap: Arkadiusz Milik scored another brace against us to give his side the win in this game against our B team but we advance to the semi finals thanks to the 6-2 beatdown we put on 04 back in Germany.
League Match 31
Real Valladolid - AD Alcorcon (1-1)
Vergara 8'
Kim Shin Wook 43'
Recap: Painful draw against a clearly inferior opponent. We were never able to establish our superiority in this game so the final score was actually fair.
League Match 32
AD Alcorcon - Real Sociedad (4-2)
Ramirez 9' (OG)
Hervias 29'
Farago 45'
Correa 73'
Imbula 82'
Salawu 87'
Recap: Scary first half of this game starting with a very unfortunate own goal by Ramirez as he tried to stop a rocket shot before clearing it out but it instead bounced off his foot and into the back of the net. We were actually outplaying the visitors from the get go and this didn't change after the own goal but again they scored this time on their own account and 30 minutes end we were facing a hard deficit. But Farago's goal at the end of the first half gave us hope and we never gave up, and when Correa finally scored the equalizer with just under 20 minutes left new life came to us, then Imbula and Salawu finished off the comeback. A fair score as we outshot Real Sociedad 16-2, 12-2 on shots on goal.
League Match 33
FC Barcelona - AD Alcorcon
CL - Semi Finals, 1st Leg
League Match 34
AD Alcorcon - Real Madrid (4-0)
Lopez 6'
Miguel 33'
Farago 44'
Knoll 73'
Recap: Ladies and gentlemen this team is officially EN FUEGO. 4-0 victory against the league leaders who had beat us 3-1 in our matchup earlier this season? In our dreams, and this game was dreamy. Unfortunately missed points earlier in the season mean we're still behind Barca and Real in the league but these two wins against them keep us in the hunt for the league title.
CL - Semi Finals, 2nd Leg
FC Barcelona - AD Alcorcon
League Match 35
Villareal CF - AD Alcorcon (1-2)
Farago 8'
Lopez 36'
Aquino 81
Recap: We were close to getting back to the old days when Villareal was a royal pain in our behinds but we put them away to push our La Liga winning streak to 4.
League Match 36
RCD Mallorca - AD Alcorcon (1-0)
Mitroglou 58'
Recap: Mallorca is officially on our S-list after likely ruining any chance we had left to jump to 1st place, this after they eliminated us in the early rounds of Copa Del Rey. Mitroglou's shot was a perfectly crossing shot from right to left as he streamed into the box. We were never able to get a perfect shot like that. Just a big, crushing blow for us.
League Match 37
AD Alcorcon - Atletico Madrid (1-2)
Bender 15'
Leo Baptistao 68'
Lopez 71'
Recap: Guess it was downhill from that last game on. Our performance level has inexplicably dropped an Atletico really played just as good if not better than us. Not the way the fans expected us to perform in our last home game of the season. We've gone from league title contenders to hoping to finish no lower than 3rd so this last game is important. The league scoring title is also up for grabs with Baptistao, Suarez, and Lopez all tied at 18 goals.
League Match 38
Malaga CF - AD Alcorcon (1-3)
Lopez 10'
Samu Castillejo 19'
Farago 31'
Soares Martins 90'
Recap: And we officially book a return ticket to the Champions League (if we fail to win the final) by holding on to 3rd place with this victory. Lopez also ends up as the Pichichi thanks to his one goal and Baptista and Suarez coming up empty in their respective games.
Champions League Final
AD Alcorcon - Liverpool
FINAL Liga BBVA Standings
TEAM - W/D/L - GF/GA/GD - PTS
1. Real Madrid - 26/6/6 - 78/30/+48 - 84pts
2. FC Barcelona - 23/8/7 - 69/28/+41 - 77pts
3. AD Alcorcon - 22/9/7 - 73/36/+37 - 75pts
4. Sevilla FC - 21/10/7 - 65/31/+34 - 73pts
5. Atletico Madrid - 21/9/8 - 61/33/+28 - 72pts
6. Valencia CF - 20/11/7 - 61/34/+27 - 71pts
7. Athletic Bilbao - 19/10/9 - 67/41/+26 - 67pts
8. RC Deportivo - 17/7/14 - 50/45/+5 - 58pts
9. Real Sociedad - 17/3/18 - 51/52/-1 54pts
10. Real Betis - 12/10/16 - 41/56/-15 - 46pts
11. Malaga CF - 13/6/19 - 39/58/-19 - 45pts
12. Villareal CF - 11/11/16 - 52/59/-7 - 44pts
13. Celta Vigo - 10/14/14 - 41/49/-8 - 44pts
14. Real Zaragoza - 10/11/17 - 46/62/-16 - 41pts
15. RCD Mallorca - 10/10/18 - 42/64/-22 - 40pts
16. RCD Espanyol - 7/14/17 - 33/56/-23 - 35pts
17. Granada CF - 9/8/21 - 29/62/-33 - 35pts
18. Getafe CF - 8/9/21 - 42/61/-19 - 33pts
19. Rayo Vallecano - 9/6/23 - 34/71/-37 - 33pts
20. Real Valladolid - 4/10/24 - 33/79/-46 - 22pts
Quick Notes:
I think I speak for all the lads when I say we look forward to taking the taste of defeat off our mouths next season. WE ARE GOING FOR THE TREBLE!
Man what a heart-breaking end to the season. Great wins over Barca though, but that Liverpool match is just devastating. I'm glad to see you are aiming for the treble next year though. I think you will be able to challenge for it for sure!
Glory Glory Man United
September 2017
Spoiler

Manchester United 1 - 0 Southampton
Spoiler
Benzema 39' pen
"We weren't but but we weren't good, either. I don't like how the only goal was a penalty but a win is a win. Southampton defended well and especially Nathaniel Clyne was very good. The most important thing is that we got the three points."

Manchester United 4 - 0 Ajax
Bale 18', 24', 81', Benzema 30'
"What a game! We dominated the whole game and created a lot of chances in front of our home fans. Gareth (Bale) was incredible and I'm glad that he has found his place in the team so quickly. Arjen (Robben) did well, too but he wasted too many chances."

West Ham 0 - 3 Manchester United
Robben 63', 70', Cook (youth player) 90'
Simulated.

Round of 32
Coventry City 0 - 1 Manchester United
Lacazette 60'
Simulated.

Everton FC 2 - 2 Manchester United
Barkley 62', 67'
Vidal 74', Bale 86'
"Disappointment. The boys looked distracted since the first minute and they played badly. The defending was terrible in Everton's goals and we need to improve. Arturo (Vidal) and Gareth (Bale) did a good job to equalise the game but a draw is not a good result."

Bröndby 0 - 7 Manchester United
Bale 23', 40', 53', Benzema 36', Rooney 48', Alaba 79', Vidal 87'
"I'm out of words. Simply everything went our way in this match and I still can't believe we netted seven past their keeper. Gareth (Bale) was once again the best player on the pitch and he was a real danger in attack. Wazza's goal was a wonderful strike from outside the box and it's good to see him on the score sheet after nine games. Sadly Arjen (Robben) got injured in the third minute and he will be out for three months. Luckily we have three good players who can replace him."
Bulgaria 2 - 3 Greece
Milanov 7', Popov 86'
Karelis 45', Mitroglou 64', Christodoulopoulos 89'
"It's not nice to lose a game in the last two minutes of the game but our defending was very bad. After all, the result doesn't matter because the Czechs and the Dutch drew which means that we are through to the world cup (or at least the play-off round, not sure how it works in FIFA)!"

Turkey 2 - 2 Bulgaria
Töre 37', Tosun 82'
Aleksandrov 69', Popov 90'
"Everyone in Bulgaria hates Turkey and we wanted to beat them in this pointless game. Sadly that didn't happen but a draw against a good Turkish side with players like Arda Turan and Hakan Calhanoglu is a good result. I still have no idea how we didn't get a penalty when our man was rugby-tackled in the box. The referee has to be blind."
Player of the Month

Gareth Bale
The summer signing Gareth Bale was the only attacker of Manchester United who reached his top level this month. He netted an incredible amount of seven goals in five games and he caused trouble to every defence he played against.
Hot or Not
Hot
Gareth Bale
He's the player of the month. Enough said.
David Alaba
David Alaba is another recent signing who has been incredible for Manchester United. The Austrian full back has been dictating the left side of the pitch. He has been everywhere on the flank without getting tired and he even got a goal in the Champions League.
Karim Benzema
Benzema didn't really have a great month but at least he managed to score a couple important goals. Sadly for the fans the Frenchman hasn't reach his form of last season yet.
Not
Arjen Robben
The first player of the list, and the third summer arrival, is the first 'Not' of the month. Arjen Robben scored a few goals in the month but he also missed many, many, many chances. He needs to improve and be more clinical.
Mats Hummels
The German centre back had a poor month at the back. He wasn't solid and he left his man unmarked often, for example twice against Everton. Hummels wasn't rock solid last season, as well.
World Cup Qualification Group
1. The Netherlands, 20 pts
2. Bulgaria, 17 pts
3. Wales, 14 pts
4. The Czech Republic, 13 pts
5. Turkey, 11 pts
6. Greece, 6 pts
Champions League Group
1. Manchester United, 6 pts
2. AC Milan, 4 pts
3. Bröndby IF, 1 pt
4. Ajax, 0 pts
League Table
1. Liverpool FC, 16 pts
2. Manchester United, 14 pts
3. Chelsea FC, 14 pts
4. Manchester City, 14 pts
5. Aston Villa, 14 pts
6. Arsenal FC, 13 pts
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18. Hull City, 4 pts
19. West Ham, 4 pts
20. Derby County, 2 pts
Starting XI

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"We weren't but but we weren't good, either. I don't like how the only goal was a penalty but a win is a win. Southampton defended well and especially Nathaniel Clyne was very good. The most important thing is that we got the three points."

Manchester United 4 - 0 Ajax
Bale 18', 24', 81', Benzema 30'
"What a game! We dominated the whole game and created a lot of chances in front of our home fans. Gareth (Bale) was incredible and I'm glad that he has found his place in the team so quickly. Arjen (Robben) did well, too but he wasted too many chances."

West Ham 0 - 3 Manchester United
Robben 63', 70', Cook (youth player) 90'
Simulated.

Round of 32
Coventry City 0 - 1 Manchester United
Lacazette 60'
Simulated.

Everton FC 2 - 2 Manchester United
Barkley 62', 67'
Vidal 74', Bale 86'
"Disappointment. The boys looked distracted since the first minute and they played badly. The defending was terrible in Everton's goals and we need to improve. Arturo (Vidal) and Gareth (Bale) did a good job to equalise the game but a draw is not a good result."

Bröndby 0 - 7 Manchester United
Bale 23', 40', 53', Benzema 36', Rooney 48', Alaba 79', Vidal 87'
"I'm out of words. Simply everything went our way in this match and I still can't believe we netted seven past their keeper. Gareth (Bale) was once again the best player on the pitch and he was a real danger in attack. Wazza's goal was a wonderful strike from outside the box and it's good to see him on the score sheet after nine games. Sadly Arjen (Robben) got injured in the third minute and he will be out for three months. Luckily we have three good players who can replace him."

Bulgaria 2 - 3 Greece
Milanov 7', Popov 86'
Karelis 45', Mitroglou 64', Christodoulopoulos 89'
"It's not nice to lose a game in the last two minutes of the game but our defending was very bad. After all, the result doesn't matter because the Czechs and the Dutch drew which means that we are through to the world cup (or at least the play-off round, not sure how it works in FIFA)!"

Turkey 2 - 2 Bulgaria
Töre 37', Tosun 82'
Aleksandrov 69', Popov 90'
"Everyone in Bulgaria hates Turkey and we wanted to beat them in this pointless game. Sadly that didn't happen but a draw against a good Turkish side with players like Arda Turan and Hakan Calhanoglu is a good result. I still have no idea how we didn't get a penalty when our man was rugby-tackled in the box. The referee has to be blind."
Player of the Month

Gareth Bale
The summer signing Gareth Bale was the only attacker of Manchester United who reached his top level this month. He netted an incredible amount of seven goals in five games and he caused trouble to every defence he played against.
Hot or Not
Hot
Gareth Bale
He's the player of the month. Enough said.
David Alaba
David Alaba is another recent signing who has been incredible for Manchester United. The Austrian full back has been dictating the left side of the pitch. He has been everywhere on the flank without getting tired and he even got a goal in the Champions League.
Karim Benzema
Benzema didn't really have a great month but at least he managed to score a couple important goals. Sadly for the fans the Frenchman hasn't reach his form of last season yet.
Not
Arjen Robben
The first player of the list, and the third summer arrival, is the first 'Not' of the month. Arjen Robben scored a few goals in the month but he also missed many, many, many chances. He needs to improve and be more clinical.
Mats Hummels
The German centre back had a poor month at the back. He wasn't solid and he left his man unmarked often, for example twice against Everton. Hummels wasn't rock solid last season, as well.
World Cup Qualification Group
1. The Netherlands, 20 pts
2. Bulgaria, 17 pts
3. Wales, 14 pts
4. The Czech Republic, 13 pts
5. Turkey, 11 pts
6. Greece, 6 pts
Champions League Group
1. Manchester United, 6 pts
2. AC Milan, 4 pts
3. Bröndby IF, 1 pt
4. Ajax, 0 pts
League Table
1. Liverpool FC, 16 pts
2. Manchester United, 14 pts
3. Chelsea FC, 14 pts
4. Manchester City, 14 pts
5. Aston Villa, 14 pts
6. Arsenal FC, 13 pts
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18. Hull City, 4 pts
19. West Ham, 4 pts
20. Derby County, 2 pts
Starting XI

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FIFA 15 | PS3 | Season 1 | 2014-15

The Swans
May 2015

Match 35
Swansea 1-0 Stoke 
Shelvey 77'
MotM: Federico Fernandez
After a first half dominated by Stoke Hayes switched to a 4-2-3-1 for the second half. After a fairly quiet opening Shelvey broke the deadlock and Hayes breathed a sigh of relief as the left footed goal hit the net. With 77 minutes on the clock Sigurdsson played a ball between the LB and CB into the path of Shelvey. He took a touch and finished it across the keeper. Bony had a counter attack chance saved by Begovic late on. Our defense was great today and Fernandez was the best of them in the heart of the it.

Match 36
Arsenal 1-2 Swansea 
Giroud 23'
Ozil 55'
Bony 71'
MotM: Lukasz Fabianski
We were up against a rival for 5th spot and away as well. Arsenal applied big pressure in the opening 20 minutes and were rewarded for their efforts in the 23rd when Giroud slotted home. Ozil drove the nail further into our coffin on 55 minutes when he finished a move that sliced open our defense. Bony threw us a lifeline 20 minutes from time with his 17th league goal of the season sliding it under Szczesny after a Ki pass. We pushed forward looking for an equalizer and Bony hit the post with a header on 84 minutes. We came agonizingly close to getting a point but Arsenal seemed to want it more than we did and were the better team.

Match 37
Swansea 0-1 Manchester City 
Kompany 41'
Vidal 74'
MotM: Joe Hart
A counter attack was formed after Taylor won the ball back in our box and the ball found its way out to Sigurdsson who played a beautiful ball over the top to Berahino, he was kept onside by Clichy. Kompany had played for offside and so was a couple yards behind Berahino. Seeing no other way he slid in from behind taking Berahino out right on the edge of the box. He received a straight red for this dreadful tackle. We completely dominated the game but City scored the only goal through Vidal in the 74th minute. Negredo got past the defense and then back heeled it across to Vidal for him to tap into the net.

Match 38
Swansea 8-0 Crystal Palace 
Gomis 7'
Dyer 23'
Dyer 45'
Gomis 50'
Gomis 53'
Shelvey 77'
Ings 84'
Sigurdsson 90'
MotM: Bafétimbi Gomis
We needed to win here to have any chance of qualifying for the Europa League next season. Spurs would also have to lose or draw with Everton for us to go qualify. It got off to a great start as Gomis got on the score sheet just 7 minutes in. Berahino chipped a ball over the top for him and luckily the defenders clearance went up in the air and Gomis headed it powerfully in from the penalty spot. A second was added 20 minutes later when Berahino came short to receive the ball dragging Ramage out of position leaving space for Dyer to run into and get on the end of Berahino's pass and attack the goal. He then slipped it past Hennessey for the second. Dyer got himself a second right before halftime after Richards played a great ball over the top down the wing which Dyer controlled well. He skipped past Dann's challenge into the box and then Ledley's attempted sliding tackle in the box before smashing it into the net to make it 3-0. Showing bi signs of letting up when 5 minutes into the second half Gomis got goal number 4 after a pass from Ki. After hearing Spurs were 1-0 up against Everton we were determined to score as many as possible. Ki was played down the line and he cut inside to slide it across to Gomis for his hat trick just 3 minutes after getting his second. Shelvey got in on the act scoring the 6th after being played in by Ings. Montero played the ball to Ings and he turned onto his left getting himself a goal. A cross from Shelvey was cleared badly and it landed to Sigurdsson on the edge of the box. He struck it well and in off the post to make it 8-0. A great final day performance. Sadly it wasn't enough as Spurs beat Everton 2-1. We finished a point behind them in 6th. We now go into a Qualifying round to determine whether we will reach the group stage or not.
Barclays Premier League Final Table

Golden Boot
1. Wayne Rooney (Manchester United) 18
2. Stefan Jovetic (Manchester City) 17
3. Wilfried Bony (Swansea City) 17
Most Assists
1. Jonjo Shelvey (Swansea City) 13
2. Diego Costa (Chelsea) 9
3. Stefan Jovetic (Manchester City) 9
Golden Glove
1. Simon Mignolet (Liverpool) 20
2. Petr Cech (Chelsea) 15
3. Tim Howard (Everton) 12
Team of the Year
Simon Mignolet (Liverpool)
Filipe Luis (Chelsea)
Phil Jones (Manchester United)
Phil Jagielka (Everton)
Glen Johnson (Liverpool)
Christen Eriksen (Spurs)
Juan Mata (Manchester United)
Lucas Leiva (Liverpool)
Sissoko (Newcastle United)
Wayne Rooney (Manchester United)
Vargas (QPR)
Player of the Year
Stefan Jovetic (Manchester City)
Manager of the Year
Jose Mourinho (Chelsea)
Champions around Europe
BPL: Chelsea
FA Cup: Chelsea (3-0 Everton)
Capital One Cup: Aston Villa (5-4p Chelsea)
Championship: Wigan
League 1: Coventry
League 2: Plymouth Argyle
Ligue 1: PSG
Bundesliga: Bayern Munich
Seria A: AC Milan
Erdivisie: Ajax
La Liga: Real Madrid
Youth Academy
Rhys Randall wanted out of the Youth Academy.
The 16 year old CM has 72-80 Potential and he signed a 2 year contract worth £500 a week. He came out 57 Ovr CM/CDM and will most likely be loaned.
Joe Wilson also wanted out.
The 17 year old GK has between 76-82 Potential. He came out as a 63 Ovr and signed a 3 year contract worth £500 a week. He has a 5* weak foot and the 6'5" keeper has an acrobatic style.

Elliot l'Anson - CDM/CB/LB - 55-65 Ovr - 70-82 Pot - 17
His stats lean more towards him playing in the CDM position in the future with good passing skills and attacking position. We are trying to persuade him to stay in the Academy for as long as possible.

Liam Dyer - RW - 64-68 Ovr - 80-86 Pot - 15
Liam has the potential to become very like Nathan Dyer in the future. He is extremely pacey and has a lot of room to grow as he is still on 15. A future star.

Lyle Halstead - CB - 50-54 Ovr - 69-73 Pot - 16
Lyle has settled at CB his preferred position but the 16 year old may not be good enough in the future for us and will probably be sold on. His age is also a problem as we would like him to spend another year in the Academy developing but he mightn't want to do this.

Matt Moore - RM - 57-61 Ovr - 70-74 Pot - 16
The Wide Midfielder has good pace, dribbling and short passing stats. He could possible play in Central Midfield if need be in the future.

Robbie Dempsey - CAM - 59-63 Ovr - 73-77 Pot - 16
Only recently turned 16 he is described as being technically gifted. He has all the right stats for a play-maker and looks like an ideal candidate to take over the set piece duties in the future.

Tom McKenzie - CF - 54-60 Ovr - 70-78 Pot - 17
The 17 year old is described as a Winger and has the stats of winger but has decided to play at CF.

Cian Kavanagh - CDM - 55-67 Ovr - 70-86 Pot - 16
The first Irishman to be brought over by Hayes. He has settled in the Centre Defensive Midfield role. We are trying to get him to spend another season in the Academy.
Thanks for reading! Any feedback is appreciated!

The Swans
May 2015
Spoiler

Match 35



MotM: Federico Fernandez
After a first half dominated by Stoke Hayes switched to a 4-2-3-1 for the second half. After a fairly quiet opening Shelvey broke the deadlock and Hayes breathed a sigh of relief as the left footed goal hit the net. With 77 minutes on the clock Sigurdsson played a ball between the LB and CB into the path of Shelvey. He took a touch and finished it across the keeper. Bony had a counter attack chance saved by Begovic late on. Our defense was great today and Fernandez was the best of them in the heart of the it.

Match 36





MotM: Lukasz Fabianski
We were up against a rival for 5th spot and away as well. Arsenal applied big pressure in the opening 20 minutes and were rewarded for their efforts in the 23rd when Giroud slotted home. Ozil drove the nail further into our coffin on 55 minutes when he finished a move that sliced open our defense. Bony threw us a lifeline 20 minutes from time with his 17th league goal of the season sliding it under Szczesny after a Ki pass. We pushed forward looking for an equalizer and Bony hit the post with a header on 84 minutes. We came agonizingly close to getting a point but Arsenal seemed to want it more than we did and were the better team.

Match 37




MotM: Joe Hart
A counter attack was formed after Taylor won the ball back in our box and the ball found its way out to Sigurdsson who played a beautiful ball over the top to Berahino, he was kept onside by Clichy. Kompany had played for offside and so was a couple yards behind Berahino. Seeing no other way he slid in from behind taking Berahino out right on the edge of the box. He received a straight red for this dreadful tackle. We completely dominated the game but City scored the only goal through Vidal in the 74th minute. Negredo got past the defense and then back heeled it across to Vidal for him to tap into the net.

Match 38










MotM: Bafétimbi Gomis
We needed to win here to have any chance of qualifying for the Europa League next season. Spurs would also have to lose or draw with Everton for us to go qualify. It got off to a great start as Gomis got on the score sheet just 7 minutes in. Berahino chipped a ball over the top for him and luckily the defenders clearance went up in the air and Gomis headed it powerfully in from the penalty spot. A second was added 20 minutes later when Berahino came short to receive the ball dragging Ramage out of position leaving space for Dyer to run into and get on the end of Berahino's pass and attack the goal. He then slipped it past Hennessey for the second. Dyer got himself a second right before halftime after Richards played a great ball over the top down the wing which Dyer controlled well. He skipped past Dann's challenge into the box and then Ledley's attempted sliding tackle in the box before smashing it into the net to make it 3-0. Showing bi signs of letting up when 5 minutes into the second half Gomis got goal number 4 after a pass from Ki. After hearing Spurs were 1-0 up against Everton we were determined to score as many as possible. Ki was played down the line and he cut inside to slide it across to Gomis for his hat trick just 3 minutes after getting his second. Shelvey got in on the act scoring the 6th after being played in by Ings. Montero played the ball to Ings and he turned onto his left getting himself a goal. A cross from Shelvey was cleared badly and it landed to Sigurdsson on the edge of the box. He struck it well and in off the post to make it 8-0. A great final day performance. Sadly it wasn't enough as Spurs beat Everton 2-1. We finished a point behind them in 6th. We now go into a Qualifying round to determine whether we will reach the group stage or not.
Barclays Premier League Final Table

Golden Boot
1. Wayne Rooney (Manchester United) 18
2. Stefan Jovetic (Manchester City) 17
3. Wilfried Bony (Swansea City) 17
Most Assists
1. Jonjo Shelvey (Swansea City) 13
2. Diego Costa (Chelsea) 9
3. Stefan Jovetic (Manchester City) 9
Golden Glove
1. Simon Mignolet (Liverpool) 20
2. Petr Cech (Chelsea) 15
3. Tim Howard (Everton) 12
Team of the Year
Simon Mignolet (Liverpool)
Filipe Luis (Chelsea)
Phil Jones (Manchester United)
Phil Jagielka (Everton)
Glen Johnson (Liverpool)
Christen Eriksen (Spurs)
Juan Mata (Manchester United)
Lucas Leiva (Liverpool)
Sissoko (Newcastle United)
Wayne Rooney (Manchester United)
Vargas (QPR)
Player of the Year
Stefan Jovetic (Manchester City)
Manager of the Year
Jose Mourinho (Chelsea)
Champions around Europe
BPL: Chelsea
FA Cup: Chelsea (3-0 Everton)
Capital One Cup: Aston Villa (5-4p Chelsea)
Championship: Wigan
League 1: Coventry
League 2: Plymouth Argyle
Ligue 1: PSG
Bundesliga: Bayern Munich
Seria A: AC Milan
Erdivisie: Ajax
La Liga: Real Madrid
Youth Academy
Rhys Randall wanted out of the Youth Academy.
The 16 year old CM has 72-80 Potential and he signed a 2 year contract worth £500 a week. He came out 57 Ovr CM/CDM and will most likely be loaned.
Joe Wilson also wanted out.
The 17 year old GK has between 76-82 Potential. He came out as a 63 Ovr and signed a 3 year contract worth £500 a week. He has a 5* weak foot and the 6'5" keeper has an acrobatic style.

Elliot l'Anson - CDM/CB/LB - 55-65 Ovr - 70-82 Pot - 17
His stats lean more towards him playing in the CDM position in the future with good passing skills and attacking position. We are trying to persuade him to stay in the Academy for as long as possible.

Liam Dyer - RW - 64-68 Ovr - 80-86 Pot - 15
Liam has the potential to become very like Nathan Dyer in the future. He is extremely pacey and has a lot of room to grow as he is still on 15. A future star.

Lyle Halstead - CB - 50-54 Ovr - 69-73 Pot - 16
Lyle has settled at CB his preferred position but the 16 year old may not be good enough in the future for us and will probably be sold on. His age is also a problem as we would like him to spend another year in the Academy developing but he mightn't want to do this.

Matt Moore - RM - 57-61 Ovr - 70-74 Pot - 16
The Wide Midfielder has good pace, dribbling and short passing stats. He could possible play in Central Midfield if need be in the future.

Robbie Dempsey - CAM - 59-63 Ovr - 73-77 Pot - 16
Only recently turned 16 he is described as being technically gifted. He has all the right stats for a play-maker and looks like an ideal candidate to take over the set piece duties in the future.

Tom McKenzie - CF - 54-60 Ovr - 70-78 Pot - 17
The 17 year old is described as a Winger and has the stats of winger but has decided to play at CF.

Cian Kavanagh - CDM - 55-67 Ovr - 70-86 Pot - 16
The first Irishman to be brought over by Hayes. He has settled in the Centre Defensive Midfield role. We are trying to get him to spend another season in the Academy.
Thanks for reading! Any feedback is appreciated!
Real Betis January Update
Let’s start off with the games
Game 1 was a 1st leg R16 match in the Copa del Rey
Real Betis vs Real Madrid
3-2
This was an amazing match for both squads. Neither team backed down and the scoring machine Danny Ings seals the game with a 90’ header from a corner.
Game 2 was a not so brilliant draw at home against Rayo Vallecano. Neither team scored in the first half and in the 60’ minute Vallecano scores a crazy goal from outside the box. Dani Pacheco ties the game on a volley from outside the box in the 75th minute. Nothing else happened after that and the game ended 1-1
Game 3 was the second leg of the R16 match of the Copa del Rey against Real Madrid. This game was a disaster for Betis as Real Madrid go on to with the game 7-0
Game 4 was a tooth and nail battle between Real Betis and Atletico Madrid. Both teams played very well with Atletico Madrid prevailing 2-1
Game 5 was a game against RC Deportivo in which we were favored to win. Well we were up 1-0 until the 80 minute mark where I shoot myself in the foot by conceding an own goal.
Game 6 was an away fixture against Sevilla FC that took the full 90 minutes to decide the winner in which we won 3-2 on an amazing shot from outside the box by New signing Thievy Bifouma
Transfers
Joining:
Papa Moussa M’Bow-Pre-contract
Mojica- Rayo Vallecano -> Real Betis 1.4 million
Jordi Alba- FC Barcelona -> Real Betis 16 million
Arribas-Pre Contract
Thievy Bifouma RCD Espaynol->Real Betis 5.5 Million
Simone Scuffet- Udinese-> Real Betis 7 million
Dedryck Boyata- Pre contract
Leaving
Hamilton Piedra-Loan to Nottingham Forest
Rodrigo Vargas-Real Betis-> Bari
Youth Academy
Charlie Batt-English 16 yr old GK OVR 50-66 Potential 75-94
Frost Mitryushkin- Spanish 16 yr old Midfielder/Centre Back OVR 37-47 Potential 70-90
Garbhan Rubl 15 yr old GK Spanish OVR 50-64 Potential 73-94
Selim Meier 16 yr old RB German OVR 52-58 Potential 80-90
Vitus Younes 15 yr old Midfielder/winger/attacker(hasn't figured position out yet) OVR 45-61 Potential 68-92
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Let’s start off with the games
Game 1 was a 1st leg R16 match in the Copa del Rey
Real Betis vs Real Madrid
3-2
This was an amazing match for both squads. Neither team backed down and the scoring machine Danny Ings seals the game with a 90’ header from a corner.
Game 2 was a not so brilliant draw at home against Rayo Vallecano. Neither team scored in the first half and in the 60’ minute Vallecano scores a crazy goal from outside the box. Dani Pacheco ties the game on a volley from outside the box in the 75th minute. Nothing else happened after that and the game ended 1-1
Game 3 was the second leg of the R16 match of the Copa del Rey against Real Madrid. This game was a disaster for Betis as Real Madrid go on to with the game 7-0
Game 4 was a tooth and nail battle between Real Betis and Atletico Madrid. Both teams played very well with Atletico Madrid prevailing 2-1
Game 5 was a game against RC Deportivo in which we were favored to win. Well we were up 1-0 until the 80 minute mark where I shoot myself in the foot by conceding an own goal.
Game 6 was an away fixture against Sevilla FC that took the full 90 minutes to decide the winner in which we won 3-2 on an amazing shot from outside the box by New signing Thievy Bifouma
Transfers
Joining:
Papa Moussa M’Bow-Pre-contract
Mojica- Rayo Vallecano -> Real Betis 1.4 million
Jordi Alba- FC Barcelona -> Real Betis 16 million
Arribas-Pre Contract
Thievy Bifouma RCD Espaynol->Real Betis 5.5 Million
Simone Scuffet- Udinese-> Real Betis 7 million
Dedryck Boyata- Pre contract
Leaving
Hamilton Piedra-Loan to Nottingham Forest
Rodrigo Vargas-Real Betis-> Bari
Youth Academy
Charlie Batt-English 16 yr old GK OVR 50-66 Potential 75-94
Frost Mitryushkin- Spanish 16 yr old Midfielder/Centre Back OVR 37-47 Potential 70-90
Garbhan Rubl 15 yr old GK Spanish OVR 50-64 Potential 73-94
Selim Meier 16 yr old RB German OVR 52-58 Potential 80-90
Vitus Younes 15 yr old Midfielder/winger/attacker(hasn't figured position out yet) OVR 45-61 Potential 68-92
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If you want the league table I'll have to email the document to you for you to be able to look at it because It wont load into the reply properly

TOON TO THE TOP
SEASON 2
PS4
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Player of Last Month

Kevin Kampl
Kampl had an absolutely blinding month, having a hand in every goal scored. He terrorised defenders down the wing and we can only hope he can continue to for the rest of the season.
Match 24
Newcastle 2-1 QPR
Sandro 10
Bony 24
Delph 90
Sandro opened the scoring for a spirited QPR, heading in from a good ball in, beating débutante Reid in the air. Bony equalised with a powerful finish but QPR held on strong to deny us a winner. Until the last minute when Delph turned his man and feathered it into the bottom corner with a beautiful finish.
Match 25
West Brom 3-0 Newcastle
Ideye 32 (PEN)
Ideye 44 (PEN)
Ideye 55
We got destroyed. Virgil got sent off for a rash tackle and Ideye converted the penalty. From then on they dominated. Gutierrez was brought down by Dummett and Ideye converted again. He then had a goal disallowed for offside before he completed his hat trick, curling into the bottom corner.
Match 26
Newcastle 2-1 Stoke
Barkley 5
Muniesa 39
Clichy 88
Barkley opened the scoring with a simple tap in before Muniesa took advantage of Clyne's sending off to run clear and knock into the bottom corner. We once again won it late on with Clichy's thunderous effort finding the top corner.
Match 27
Newcastle 1-0 Aston Villa
Barkley 80
Barkley curled in from just outside the box late on to get the only goal of a very, very, very dull game.
FA Cup Round 5
Newcastle 2-1 West Brom
Ideye 23
Ferguson 41
Obertan 67
Simmed. Revenge!
Champions League Last 16 Leg 1
Newcastle 3-2 FC Barcelona
Bony 10
Neymar 30
Bony 45
Dzsudzsak 54
Messi 90
Here it is. The biggest game in a long time for this team. Bony opened the scoring, beating off Pique before smashing into the top corner beyond Bravo who was unable to stop a shot of such power. Neymar equalised, heading in from close range before Bony gave us the lead again with an excellent volley into the top corner. Dzsudzsak made it, Barkley playing the ball through for him to stroke into the bottom corner beyond Claudio Bravo. Messi came off the bench midway through the second half and stroked in on the rebound after Neymar forced an excellent save. We go to the Camp Nou with a tough task thanks to their away goals.
League Cup Final
Newcastle - Manchester United
0' Kick off!
6' Free kick in a dangerous area for Manchester United. Rafael whips it into the box and Hamsik's header goes just over.
13' Medel brought down in a dangerous area. Rojo booked.
15' Free kick blocked by the wall and goes out for a corner. Nothing comes of it.
24' Barkley forces great save from Lindegaard from just outside the box.
30' Bony forces a good save, the Ivorian striking the ball with power but just too close to the keeper.
41' Bony header saved excellently, just tipped over the bar.
45' A free kick from out wide is easily collected.
45' Medel scores with a beautiful finish! The ball is played over the top by Delph, Medel chests it down and strokes in on the half volley through the keepers legs from a tight angle. 1-0
49' Rooney finds the top corner. A good passing move leaves Rooney in open space to easily curl into the top corner out of reach of Begovic. 1-1
57' RVP comes of for Chicharito, Fellaini comes off for Mata.
59' Lindegaard makes a great save to deny Bony on the volley, just getting his finger tips to it.
73' Begovic with a great double save to deny Rooney. Stopping the first with his legs, he sprawled across goal to paw away the rebound and keep the scores level.
79' Joao Moutinho comes off for Di Maria.
85' Chicharito fires just wide from 30 yards with a sweetly struck shot.
90' 1-1. Extra time
104' Ronaldinho comes on for Barkley. Colback comes on for Clichy.
105' Ronaldinho's free kick hits wall and goes out for a corner.
105' Bony headers just wide from the corner, closest anyone's came in extra time.
105' Kevin Kampl comes off for Nelson Oliveira.
120' Ronaldinho's shot is blocked excellently by Chris Smalling who was having a blinder.
120' Full time. 1-1. Penalties.
Ronaldinho tucks away the first. 1-0
Rooney has his penalty saves excellently by Begovic. 1-0
Dzsudzsak puts it in the same place as Ronnie. 2-0
Chicharito hits the post. 2-0
Bony fires over from the spot. 2-0
Di Maria smashes down the middle. 2-1
Oliveira tucks into the top corner. 3-1
Hamsik smashes into the top corner. 3-2
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Kolo Toure steps up to put the ball into the bottom corner. 4-2
CHAMPIONS ON PENALTIES!
CHAMPIONS ON PENALTIES!
League Table
1. Newcastle 60
2. Chelsea 53
3. Spurs 50
4. Aston Villa 50
5. Arsenal 48
6. Manchester City 47
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18. QPR 22
19. Watford 22
20. Wigan 16
Player of the Month

Ross Barkley
The first player to win 2 player of the month awards, it was deserved but a tight contest. He scored a lot of crucial goals and set up quite a few. It took him a while to get bedded in but now that he has, he is a crucial player for the team.

AD Alcorcon - '20-'21 Season
End of the Season Update
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League Match 30
AD Alcorcon - RC Deportivo (0-0)
Recap: Tex would be proud. Deportivo has had a hell of a season and they played me tough on this one. We out shot them 10-1 (6-1 on goal) but at the end we couldn't score and we each came away from this one with just a point.
CL - Quarter Finals, 2nd Leg
AD Alcorcon - Bayer 04 Leverkusen (1-2, 7-4 agg)
Knoll 23'
Milik 32'
Milik 50'
Recap: Arkadiusz Milik scored another brace against us to give his side the win in this game against our B team but we advance to the semi finals thanks to the 6-2 beatdown we put on 04 back in Germany.
League Match 31
Real Valladolid - AD Alcorcon (1-1)
Vergara 8'
Kim Shin Wook 43'
Recap: Painful draw against a clearly inferior opponent. We were never able to establish our superiority in this game so the final score was actually fair.
League Match 32
AD Alcorcon - Real Sociedad (4-2)
Ramirez 9' (OG)
Hervias 29'
Farago 45'
Correa 73'
Imbula 82'
Salawu 87'
Recap: Scary first half of this game starting with a very unfortunate own goal by Ramirez as he tried to stop a rocket shot before clearing it out but it instead bounced off his foot and into the back of the net. We were actually outplaying the visitors from the get go and this didn't change after the own goal but again they scored this time on their own account and 30 minutes end we were facing a hard deficit. But Farago's goal at the end of the first half gave us hope and we never gave up, and when Correa finally scored the equalizer with just under 20 minutes left new life came to us, then Imbula and Salawu finished off the comeback. A fair score as we outshot Real Sociedad 16-2, 12-2 on shots on goal.
League Match 33
FC Barcelona - AD Alcorcon
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(0-1)
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Lopez 9' (P)
Recap: And we finally beat Barca straight up. After multiple seasons of suffering losses to the Messi-led squad, only defeating them in cup competitions due to aggregate scores (away goals) or penalty kicks, we finally beat them in La Liga thanks to an impressive defensive performance in a game where we would had scored more if not for Courtois amazing performance (10 saves, 9.1 game rating, POTG). We outshot Barca 18-6, 14-2 on shots on goal, and this gives us some confidence going forward.
Recap: And we finally beat Barca straight up. After multiple seasons of suffering losses to the Messi-led squad, only defeating them in cup competitions due to aggregate scores (away goals) or penalty kicks, we finally beat them in La Liga thanks to an impressive defensive performance in a game where we would had scored more if not for Courtois amazing performance (10 saves, 9.1 game rating, POTG). We outshot Barca 18-6, 14-2 on shots on goal, and this gives us some confidence going forward.
CL - Semi Finals, 1st Leg
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AD Alcorcon - FC Barcelona (3-1)
Pedro 13'
Correa 19'
Farago 28'
Knoll 90'
Recap: Oh look at this, matched up vs Barcelona in the Champions semis for the 2nd consecutive season (and for the 2nd consecutive season 3 Spanish teams - Real Madrid, Barca, and Alcorcon reach the Champions final 4 stage). When Pedro scored this feeling of "here we go again" started to kick in but the players got past that thanks to a great effort from Correa to equalize as soon as possible, then great hustle by Farago to turn around the scoreboard. Even then a 2-1 win at home didn't seem to have a lot of value considering our opponent, so when Knoll scored near the end the team celebrated with a lot of joy. Two consecutive victories against these guys, could we head back to the final?
Pedro 13'
Correa 19'
Farago 28'
Knoll 90'
Recap: Oh look at this, matched up vs Barcelona in the Champions semis for the 2nd consecutive season (and for the 2nd consecutive season 3 Spanish teams - Real Madrid, Barca, and Alcorcon reach the Champions final 4 stage). When Pedro scored this feeling of "here we go again" started to kick in but the players got past that thanks to a great effort from Correa to equalize as soon as possible, then great hustle by Farago to turn around the scoreboard. Even then a 2-1 win at home didn't seem to have a lot of value considering our opponent, so when Knoll scored near the end the team celebrated with a lot of joy. Two consecutive victories against these guys, could we head back to the final?
League Match 34
AD Alcorcon - Real Madrid (4-0)
Lopez 6'
Miguel 33'
Farago 44'
Knoll 73'
Recap: Ladies and gentlemen this team is officially EN FUEGO. 4-0 victory against the league leaders who had beat us 3-1 in our matchup earlier this season? In our dreams, and this game was dreamy. Unfortunately missed points earlier in the season mean we're still behind Barca and Real in the league but these two wins against them keep us in the hunt for the league title.
CL - Semi Finals, 2nd Leg
FC Barcelona - AD Alcorcon
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(1-1, 2-4 agg)
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Gavazzi 17'
Salawu 56'
Recap: And we have now officially eliminated Barca from Champions league in semi finals for the second consecutive season. It wasn't without drama of course as Gavazzi's goal early on put them really close to eliminating us instead (a 2-0 win would had been good enough for them), but we hung tough and didn't even let Barca get off another shot, then in the 56th minute Salawu UNLEASHED THIS
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We move on to the final against: Liverpool, who defeated Real Madrid also by an aggregate score of 4-2. Looking back at the group stages of the tournament our group was probably the toughest one of them all as both teams who moved on are now in the final and the 3rd place team, Sporting from Portugal, is now in the Euro League final.
Salawu 56'
Recap: And we have now officially eliminated Barca from Champions league in semi finals for the second consecutive season. It wasn't without drama of course as Gavazzi's goal early on put them really close to eliminating us instead (a 2-0 win would had been good enough for them), but we hung tough and didn't even let Barca get off another shot, then in the 56th minute Salawu UNLEASHED THIS
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We move on to the final against: Liverpool, who defeated Real Madrid also by an aggregate score of 4-2. Looking back at the group stages of the tournament our group was probably the toughest one of them all as both teams who moved on are now in the final and the 3rd place team, Sporting from Portugal, is now in the Euro League final.
League Match 35
Villareal CF - AD Alcorcon (1-2)
Farago 8'
Lopez 36'
Aquino 81
Recap: We were close to getting back to the old days when Villareal was a royal pain in our behinds but we put them away to push our La Liga winning streak to 4.
League Match 36
RCD Mallorca - AD Alcorcon (1-0)
Mitroglou 58'
Recap: Mallorca is officially on our S-list after likely ruining any chance we had left to jump to 1st place, this after they eliminated us in the early rounds of Copa Del Rey. Mitroglou's shot was a perfectly crossing shot from right to left as he streamed into the box. We were never able to get a perfect shot like that. Just a big, crushing blow for us.
League Match 37
AD Alcorcon - Atletico Madrid (1-2)
Bender 15'
Leo Baptistao 68'
Lopez 71'
Recap: Guess it was downhill from that last game on. Our performance level has inexplicably dropped an Atletico really played just as good if not better than us. Not the way the fans expected us to perform in our last home game of the season. We've gone from league title contenders to hoping to finish no lower than 3rd so this last game is important. The league scoring title is also up for grabs with Baptistao, Suarez, and Lopez all tied at 18 goals.
League Match 38
Malaga CF - AD Alcorcon (1-3)
Lopez 10'
Samu Castillejo 19'
Farago 31'
Soares Martins 90'
Recap: And we officially book a return ticket to the Champions League (if we fail to win the final) by holding on to 3rd place with this victory. Lopez also ends up as the Pichichi thanks to his one goal and Baptista and Suarez coming up empty in their respective games.
Champions League Final
AD Alcorcon - Liverpool
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(1-2)
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Morientes 38'
Ezekiel 45'
Allen 90+
Recap: Quite possibly the most deflating defeat of my career. Liverpool were the favorite based on both of their 3-1 wins against us in the group stage but we were fighting blow by blow in this one and Morientes (hands down the best young player of the year for us) put us ahead with a rocket from the right side of the box on a very small angle. But Ezekiel continued to be the thorn on our side that he had been in our earlier match ups, and after a series of well placed passes by Liverpool he found the ball in front of the defense just before halftime to equalize the score. The second half continued to be a heated battle, with chances for both teams, and when it seemed the game was going to extra time Liverpool hit a counterattack really well, Ezequiel leading the charge, and they once again made very crisp passes ending on Allen's goal just before the final whistle, giving the English team an ecstasy of joy while most of our guys fell down to the floor ultimately defeated.
It was the perfect ending to a very disappointing season, one that may just lead to some turmoil between the coach and executives of the team.
Ezekiel 45'
Allen 90+
Recap: Quite possibly the most deflating defeat of my career. Liverpool were the favorite based on both of their 3-1 wins against us in the group stage but we were fighting blow by blow in this one and Morientes (hands down the best young player of the year for us) put us ahead with a rocket from the right side of the box on a very small angle. But Ezekiel continued to be the thorn on our side that he had been in our earlier match ups, and after a series of well placed passes by Liverpool he found the ball in front of the defense just before halftime to equalize the score. The second half continued to be a heated battle, with chances for both teams, and when it seemed the game was going to extra time Liverpool hit a counterattack really well, Ezequiel leading the charge, and they once again made very crisp passes ending on Allen's goal just before the final whistle, giving the English team an ecstasy of joy while most of our guys fell down to the floor ultimately defeated.
It was the perfect ending to a very disappointing season, one that may just lead to some turmoil between the coach and executives of the team.
FINAL Liga BBVA Standings
TEAM - W/D/L - GF/GA/GD - PTS
1. Real Madrid - 26/6/6 - 78/30/+48 - 84pts
2. FC Barcelona - 23/8/7 - 69/28/+41 - 77pts
3. AD Alcorcon - 22/9/7 - 73/36/+37 - 75pts
4. Sevilla FC - 21/10/7 - 65/31/+34 - 73pts
5. Atletico Madrid - 21/9/8 - 61/33/+28 - 72pts
6. Valencia CF - 20/11/7 - 61/34/+27 - 71pts
7. Athletic Bilbao - 19/10/9 - 67/41/+26 - 67pts
8. RC Deportivo - 17/7/14 - 50/45/+5 - 58pts
9. Real Sociedad - 17/3/18 - 51/52/-1 54pts
10. Real Betis - 12/10/16 - 41/56/-15 - 46pts
11. Malaga CF - 13/6/19 - 39/58/-19 - 45pts
12. Villareal CF - 11/11/16 - 52/59/-7 - 44pts
13. Celta Vigo - 10/14/14 - 41/49/-8 - 44pts
14. Real Zaragoza - 10/11/17 - 46/62/-16 - 41pts
15. RCD Mallorca - 10/10/18 - 42/64/-22 - 40pts
16. RCD Espanyol - 7/14/17 - 33/56/-23 - 35pts
17. Granada CF - 9/8/21 - 29/62/-33 - 35pts
18. Getafe CF - 8/9/21 - 42/61/-19 - 33pts
19. Rayo Vallecano - 9/6/23 - 34/71/-37 - 33pts
20. Real Valladolid - 4/10/24 - 33/79/-46 - 22pts
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Quick Notes:
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All disappointment aside we actually achieve our highest finish ever in La Liga. Sevilla swaps places with us from last year's standings while Atletico and Valencia (and Bilbao, actually) finish in the same spot they finished last season. Real Sociedad dropped down a spot while Deportivo jumped from 11th and Tex's former team may just be a contender for a top 6 finish next season. The only other significant note is that all 3 teams promoted from Liga Adelante last season remain in La Liga for one more season and Real Betis was a nice surprise finishing in 10th place. Celta finished 13th while Granada barely avoided relegation at 17th.
Liga BBVA Best
Best Goalkeeper: Manuel Neuer (Real Madrid)
Golden Boot: Nicolas Lopez (AD Alcorcon)
Starting XI
GK - Cristian Bonilla (AD Alcorcon)
RB - Montoya (FC Barcelona)
CB - Jherson Vergara (AD Alcorcon)
CB - Rafael Soares Martins (AD Alcorcon)
LB - Fabio Coentrao (Real Madrid)
RM - Angel Di Maria (Real Madrid)
LM - Bernat (Valencia CF)
CAM - Jose Miguel (AD Alcorcon)
CAM - Angel Correa (AD Alcorcon)
ST - Rodrigo (Atletico Madrid)
ST - Nicolas Lopez (AD Alcorcon)
Player of the Year: Luis Suarez (Real Madrid, 18 goals and 11 assists, 7.6 season rating)
Coach of the Year: Carlos Ancelotti
Champions around Europe
Liga BBVA: Real Madrid
Copa Del Rey: FC Barcelona (2-1 vs Athletic Bilbao)
Liga Adelante: Levante UD
Spanish Super Cup: FC Barcelona (3-0 vs AD Alcorcon)
Copa Europe: AD Alcorcon (1-0 vs Juventus)
Champions League: Liverpool
Euro League: Manchester United (2-1 vs Sporting CP)
Austria: RB Salzburg
Belgium: RSC Anderlecht
Denmark: FC Kobenhavn
England: Chelsea
France: PSG
Germany: Bayer 04
Italy: Juventus
Ireland: Dundalk
Netherlands: Ajax
Norway: Molde FK
Poland: Lech Poznan
Portugal: Sporting CP
Russia: CSKA Moskva
Scotland: Celtic (Hearts just missed out by -2 on GD)
Sweden: Malmo FF
Switzerland: FC Basel
Best Goalkeeper: Manuel Neuer (Real Madrid)
Golden Boot: Nicolas Lopez (AD Alcorcon)
Starting XI
GK - Cristian Bonilla (AD Alcorcon)
RB - Montoya (FC Barcelona)
CB - Jherson Vergara (AD Alcorcon)
CB - Rafael Soares Martins (AD Alcorcon)
LB - Fabio Coentrao (Real Madrid)
RM - Angel Di Maria (Real Madrid)
LM - Bernat (Valencia CF)
CAM - Jose Miguel (AD Alcorcon)
CAM - Angel Correa (AD Alcorcon)
ST - Rodrigo (Atletico Madrid)
ST - Nicolas Lopez (AD Alcorcon)
Player of the Year: Luis Suarez (Real Madrid, 18 goals and 11 assists, 7.6 season rating)
Coach of the Year: Carlos Ancelotti
Champions around Europe
Liga BBVA: Real Madrid
Copa Del Rey: FC Barcelona (2-1 vs Athletic Bilbao)
Liga Adelante: Levante UD
Spanish Super Cup: FC Barcelona (3-0 vs AD Alcorcon)
Copa Europe: AD Alcorcon (1-0 vs Juventus)
Champions League: Liverpool
Euro League: Manchester United (2-1 vs Sporting CP)
Austria: RB Salzburg
Belgium: RSC Anderlecht
Denmark: FC Kobenhavn
England: Chelsea
Spoiler
looks like Dagenham actually moved up to League 1 last season but are headed back to League 2 after this season 

France: PSG
Germany: Bayer 04
Italy: Juventus
Ireland: Dundalk
Netherlands: Ajax
Norway: Molde FK
Poland: Lech Poznan
Portugal: Sporting CP
Russia: CSKA Moskva
Scotland: Celtic (Hearts just missed out by -2 on GD)
Sweden: Malmo FF
Switzerland: FC Basel
I think I speak for all the lads when I say we look forward to taking the taste of defeat off our mouths next season. WE ARE GOING FOR THE TREBLE!

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