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The Second AM World Cup Draft: Matchday 1
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JMB
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dashsnow17
Doesn’t Rate Any Of Our Attackers
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Steps
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dashsnow17
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Rex Caudillo
Viva la Starmer-ball
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We're writing them up. I caused a bit of a delay because the simulator was out of action for most of last week with a 404 error.
All the squads and group games are updated and simmed now so just bear with us.
Country: England
Steps
UpTheChampionz
We pick up the action in Group C as @Steps takes on rank outsider @UpTheChampionz. The former celebrated the draw avoiding being grouped with Rex or AG while UpTheChampionz said his goal for the truant was to “teach jones a lesson una”.
The gulf between the two sides is apparent from the off as Steps FC take no time grabbing hold of the game. They dominate in midfield early without creating too much, until a great bit of play between Kaka and Zidane sends Klose through…
Turned away by Akinfeev!!! A low shot from the German looks to be heading for the back of the net before the Russian gets a strong hand to it!! The ball goes out for a corner, which is swung in by Zidane…
Set piece FC, ole ole!!! Puyol peels off his marker to rise high at the back post and make it 1-0 to Steps!! All that attacking talent on the pitch yet it was a corner kick that made the difference.
The goal does little to change the flow of the game and Steps FC look to turn the screws on the UTC. They come flooding forward again and even after the ball is cleared, it falls at the feet of Batigol…
Just whistles over the bar!! Akinfeev is relieved to see it go over as he was getting nowhere near it!! Over on the bench we can hear UpTheChampionz say “he was a gunman, Batisuta?”
UTC FC try to get something going in attack but the disconnect between their midfield and attack is proving to be an issue. They lose the ball cheaply again in midfield and it ends up with the worst possible opponent for them in Zidane. With runners peeling off of him he drives towards the UTC box and unleash a thunderous shot…
Smashed goalwards…
Brilliant save by Akinfeev, but he can only push it out back into the danger area…
Pounced upon by Klose!! Right on the stroke of halftime the German gets a classic poacher’s finish to make it 2-0 as the ref blows for the break!! Long way back from here, Clive.
UTC make several changes at the break as they look to somehow find a way back into the game after being dominated for 45 minutes. It does have an effect as the begin the second half with more possession, but they struggle to break through with clear cut chances.
Steps FC appear to be in cruise control, and that feeling of comfort nearly costs them as a loose pass from Reyna puts Emil Forsberg through on goal…
Lee is equal to it!! The first real scare for Steps after a mistake but the keeper spares their blushes!! Steps reminds his team to focus…
That seems to serve as a wake up call as Steps FC put the clamps down and prevent any more attacks on their goal. With UTC pushing forward they sense the opportunity to find a third goal and kill the game. Kaka seems to be growing in influence as the game heads towards the end and he’s off on one of his trademark runs, weaving in between the UTC midfield… space opens up for him to have a shot but he looks to slide a ball in behind instead…
Akinfeev comes rushing out and Batigol dinks it over him to make it 3-0 to Steps!!! Real quality on display with the pass and finish that typifies the difference between both teams.
Into stoppage time and there are ole’s from the crowd as Steps FC pop the ball around. Suddenly Forsberg goes steaming into Zidane and leaves him in a heap!!! He’s booked and reacts with real anger!!
The lengthy treatment for Zidane adds some time to injury time but that proves to be the final incident of what ends up a one sided game.
Steps 3-0 UpTheChampionz
UpTheChampionz
We pick up the action in Group C as @Steps takes on rank outsider @UpTheChampionz. The former celebrated the draw avoiding being grouped with Rex or AG while UpTheChampionz said his goal for the truant was to “teach jones a lesson una”.
The gulf between the two sides is apparent from the off as Steps FC take no time grabbing hold of the game. They dominate in midfield early without creating too much, until a great bit of play between Kaka and Zidane sends Klose through…
Turned away by Akinfeev!!! A low shot from the German looks to be heading for the back of the net before the Russian gets a strong hand to it!! The ball goes out for a corner, which is swung in by Zidane…
Set piece FC, ole ole!!! Puyol peels off his marker to rise high at the back post and make it 1-0 to Steps!! All that attacking talent on the pitch yet it was a corner kick that made the difference.
The goal does little to change the flow of the game and Steps FC look to turn the screws on the UTC. They come flooding forward again and even after the ball is cleared, it falls at the feet of Batigol…
Just whistles over the bar!! Akinfeev is relieved to see it go over as he was getting nowhere near it!! Over on the bench we can hear UpTheChampionz say “he was a gunman, Batisuta?”
UTC FC try to get something going in attack but the disconnect between their midfield and attack is proving to be an issue. They lose the ball cheaply again in midfield and it ends up with the worst possible opponent for them in Zidane. With runners peeling off of him he drives towards the UTC box and unleash a thunderous shot…
Smashed goalwards…
Brilliant save by Akinfeev, but he can only push it out back into the danger area…
Pounced upon by Klose!! Right on the stroke of halftime the German gets a classic poacher’s finish to make it 2-0 as the ref blows for the break!! Long way back from here, Clive.
UTC make several changes at the break as they look to somehow find a way back into the game after being dominated for 45 minutes. It does have an effect as the begin the second half with more possession, but they struggle to break through with clear cut chances.
Steps FC appear to be in cruise control, and that feeling of comfort nearly costs them as a loose pass from Reyna puts Emil Forsberg through on goal…
Lee is equal to it!! The first real scare for Steps after a mistake but the keeper spares their blushes!! Steps reminds his team to focus…
That seems to serve as a wake up call as Steps FC put the clamps down and prevent any more attacks on their goal. With UTC pushing forward they sense the opportunity to find a third goal and kill the game. Kaka seems to be growing in influence as the game heads towards the end and he’s off on one of his trademark runs, weaving in between the UTC midfield… space opens up for him to have a shot but he looks to slide a ball in behind instead…
Akinfeev comes rushing out and Batigol dinks it over him to make it 3-0 to Steps!!! Real quality on display with the pass and finish that typifies the difference between both teams.
Into stoppage time and there are ole’s from the crowd as Steps FC pop the ball around. Suddenly Forsberg goes steaming into Zidane and leaves him in a heap!!! He’s booked and reacts with real anger!!
The lengthy treatment for Zidane adds some time to injury time but that proves to be the final incident of what ends up a one sided game.
Steps 3-0 UpTheChampionz
The biggest game of the tournament awaits, dubbed ‘El Glassico’ due to each manager’s propensity for physical violence.
GDeep: “It’s always tough when you play against one of A-M’s Golden Boys. It’s probably rigged against me mate.”
Jones was unavailable for his pre-match press conference after being snowed under with work, according to sources.
GDeep
Jones
As soon as the game kicks off, we see a hard challenge from Vieira on Schweinsteiger as the referee makes it clear he won’t tolerate any nonsense. With the strong personalities on both sides, this could be a difficult game to officiate.
Shortly after the restart, GDeep FC build slowly from the back looking for gaps to exploit. Figo advances with the ball down the right and fakes coming inside before going back outside. He whips in a cross that’s glanced on by Romario…
Fingertip save from Bounou!!! It seemed destined for the net before the Moroccan got a hand to it, but encouragement for GDeep FC…
They look to replicate that move but Jones FC make sure to cover the left hand side, forcing GDeep to play through the middle. Enzo gets on the ball and looks to pick out Villa making a run in behind, but he doesn’t get the chance after being clattered by Vieira…
A yellow for the Frenchman as the referee finally loses his patience!! Jones throws a water bottle down in anger as GDeep taps his temples urging his players to use their heads.
We finally see a spell of possession for Jones FC as Kroos starts to exert his influence on the game, as they probe the GDeep defence. The ball goes out wide to Ronaldinho who beats Thuram with ease and rips a shot at goal…
Brilliant stop from Buffon as the shot dips just in front of him!! He manages to push it around the post and keep it at 0-0!!
Both teams going for it now and the physicality has increased even more, with tackles continuing to fly in. Vieira nicks the ball off Bergkamp and heads for GDeep’s goal before being taken out…
A yellow for Schweini!! It may have been revenge for Vieira’s earlier tackle but they’ve gotten even with him now.
He’s GDeep in thought as we head into the break all square.
No changes at the break but both sets of players look like they’ve been given an ear lashing at halftime. The midfield battle takes centre stage and the pace of the game slows down as both sides fight to keep the ball long enough for a spell of possession.
Midway through the second half, both teams finally begin to make subs as they look to change the course of the game. GDeep FC have a set piece opportunity and send the big men at the back forward hoping to find the right delivery. Figo sends the ball in and it meets Vincent Kompany’s head…
… but his header goes over the bar!!! A decent chance for the Belgian.
The managers make their final subs as they push for a winner, with the game beginning to get stretched. This suit Di Maria who increasingly finds himself in more space, and he looks to pick the lock on the GDeep defence. He decides to go at it alone and smashes a patented left footed shot…
Off the crossbar!! It was past Buffon’s outstretched hand but thankfully for him, it crashes off the woodwork and goes out for a goal kick!! GDeep seems to be on the edge…
With time winding down, GDeep FC decide to go more direct and lump it forward. The keep the ball in the final third and even though the attack doesn’t seem to be going anywhere suddenly Bergkamp fashions a shot…!
Catches it cleanly…
Bounou gets across to keep it out!! GDeep cannot believe what he’s seeing…
One final opportunity for GDeep to lump it into the box and Buffon looks to take the free kick. It’s dealt with by Jones’ defence and suddenly there’s a free path to goal for Pedro with the entire GDeep team in the opposing half…
But he’s taken out by Kompany!! The Jones FC players storm the ref as he pulls out a card…
It’s only yellow!!! Pedro was still inside his own half, so no DOGSO.
The players fume but Jones seems satisfied with a point, GDeep not so much…
GDeep 0-0 Jones
“What happened today, Gagan?”
“Ask the golden boy. He’s the football expert, not me”
GDeep: “It’s always tough when you play against one of A-M’s Golden Boys. It’s probably rigged against me mate.”
Jones was unavailable for his pre-match press conference after being snowed under with work, according to sources.
GDeep
Jones
As soon as the game kicks off, we see a hard challenge from Vieira on Schweinsteiger as the referee makes it clear he won’t tolerate any nonsense. With the strong personalities on both sides, this could be a difficult game to officiate.
Shortly after the restart, GDeep FC build slowly from the back looking for gaps to exploit. Figo advances with the ball down the right and fakes coming inside before going back outside. He whips in a cross that’s glanced on by Romario…
Fingertip save from Bounou!!! It seemed destined for the net before the Moroccan got a hand to it, but encouragement for GDeep FC…
They look to replicate that move but Jones FC make sure to cover the left hand side, forcing GDeep to play through the middle. Enzo gets on the ball and looks to pick out Villa making a run in behind, but he doesn’t get the chance after being clattered by Vieira…
A yellow for the Frenchman as the referee finally loses his patience!! Jones throws a water bottle down in anger as GDeep taps his temples urging his players to use their heads.
We finally see a spell of possession for Jones FC as Kroos starts to exert his influence on the game, as they probe the GDeep defence. The ball goes out wide to Ronaldinho who beats Thuram with ease and rips a shot at goal…
Brilliant stop from Buffon as the shot dips just in front of him!! He manages to push it around the post and keep it at 0-0!!
Both teams going for it now and the physicality has increased even more, with tackles continuing to fly in. Vieira nicks the ball off Bergkamp and heads for GDeep’s goal before being taken out…
A yellow for Schweini!! It may have been revenge for Vieira’s earlier tackle but they’ve gotten even with him now.
He’s GDeep in thought as we head into the break all square.
No changes at the break but both sets of players look like they’ve been given an ear lashing at halftime. The midfield battle takes centre stage and the pace of the game slows down as both sides fight to keep the ball long enough for a spell of possession.
Midway through the second half, both teams finally begin to make subs as they look to change the course of the game. GDeep FC have a set piece opportunity and send the big men at the back forward hoping to find the right delivery. Figo sends the ball in and it meets Vincent Kompany’s head…
… but his header goes over the bar!!! A decent chance for the Belgian.
The managers make their final subs as they push for a winner, with the game beginning to get stretched. This suit Di Maria who increasingly finds himself in more space, and he looks to pick the lock on the GDeep defence. He decides to go at it alone and smashes a patented left footed shot…
Off the crossbar!! It was past Buffon’s outstretched hand but thankfully for him, it crashes off the woodwork and goes out for a goal kick!! GDeep seems to be on the edge…
With time winding down, GDeep FC decide to go more direct and lump it forward. The keep the ball in the final third and even though the attack doesn’t seem to be going anywhere suddenly Bergkamp fashions a shot…!
Catches it cleanly…
Bounou gets across to keep it out!! GDeep cannot believe what he’s seeing…
One final opportunity for GDeep to lump it into the box and Buffon looks to take the free kick. It’s dealt with by Jones’ defence and suddenly there’s a free path to goal for Pedro with the entire GDeep team in the opposing half…
But he’s taken out by Kompany!! The Jones FC players storm the ref as he pulls out a card…
It’s only yellow!!! Pedro was still inside his own half, so no DOGSO.
The players fume but Jones seems satisfied with a point, GDeep not so much…
GDeep 0-0 Jones
“What happened today, Gagan?”
“Ask the golden boy. He’s the football expert, not me”
| Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals For | Goals Against | Points | |
| Steps | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Jones | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| GDeep | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| UTG | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
- Thread starter
- #48
Rex Caudillo
Viva la Starmer-ball
Country: Wales
Player:Nwaneri
Steps
View attachment 47896
UpTheChampionz
View attachment 47897
We pick up the action in Group C as @Steps takes on rank outsider @UpTheChampionz. The former celebrated the draw avoiding being grouped with Rex or AG while UpTheChampionz said his goal for the truant was to “teach jones a lesson una”.
The gulf between the two sides is apparent from the off as Steps FC take no time grabbing hold of the game. They dominate in midfield early without creating too much, until a great bit of play between Kaka and Zidane sends Klose through…
Turned away by Akinfeev!!! A low shot from the German looks to be heading for the back of the net before the Russian gets a strong hand to it!! The ball goes out for a corner, which is swung in by Zidane…
Set piece FC, ole ole!!! Puyol peels off his marker to rise high at the back post and make it 1-0 to Steps!! All that attacking talent on the pitch yet it was a corner kick that made the difference.
The goal does little to change the flow of the game and Steps FC look to turn the screws on the UTC. They come flooding forward again and even after the ball is cleared, it falls at the feet of Batigol…
View attachment 47898
Just whistles over the bar!! Akinfeev is relieved to see it go over as he was getting nowhere near it!! Over on the bench we can hear UpTheChampionz say “he was a gunman, Batisuta?”
UTC FC try to get something going in attack but the disconnect between their midfield and attack is proving to be an issue. They lose the ball cheaply again in midfield and it ends up with the worst possible opponent for them in Zidane. With runners peeling off of him he drives towards the UTC box and unleash a thunderous shot…
View attachment 47899
Smashed goalwards…
Brilliant save by Akinfeev, but he can only push it out back into the danger area…
Pounced upon by Klose!! Right on the stroke of halftime the German gets a classic poacher’s finish to make it 2-0 as the ref blows for the break!! Long way back from here, Clive.
UTC make several changes at the break as they look to somehow find a way back into the game after being dominated for 45 minutes. It does have an effect as the begin the second half with more possession, but they struggle to break through with clear cut chances.
Steps FC appear to be in cruise control, and that feeling of comfort nearly costs them as a loose pass from Reyna puts Emil Forsberg through on goal…
View attachment 47900
Lee is equal to it!! The first real scare for Steps after a mistake but the keeper spares their blushes!! Steps reminds his team to focus…
View attachment 47901
That seems to serve as a wake up call as Steps FC put the clamps down and prevent any more attacks on their goal. With UTC pushing forward they sense the opportunity to find a third goal and kill the game. Kaka seems to be growing in influence as the game heads towards the end and he’s off on one of his trademark runs, weaving in between the UTC midfield… space opens up for him to have a shot but he looks to slide a ball in behind instead…
View attachment 47903
Akinfeev comes rushing out and Batigol dinks it over him to make it 3-0 to Steps!!! Real quality on display with the pass and finish that typifies the difference between both teams.
Into stoppage time and there are ole’s from the crowd as Steps FC pop the ball around. Suddenly Forsberg goes steaming into Zidane and leaves him in a heap!!! He’s booked and reacts with real anger!!
View attachment 47904
The lengthy treatment for Zidane adds some time to injury time but that proves to be the final incident of what ends up a one sided game.
Steps 3-0 UpTheChampionz
The biggest game of the tournament awaits, dubbed ‘El Glassico’ due to each manager’s propensity for physical violence.
View attachment 47907
GDeep: “It’s always tough when you play against one of A-M’s Golden Boys. It’s probably rigged against me mate.”
Jones was unavailable for his pre-match press conference after being snowed under with work, according to sources.
GDeep
View attachment 47905
Jones
View attachment 47906
As soon as the game kicks off, we see a hard challenge from Vieira on Schweinsteiger as the referee makes it clear he won’t tolerate any nonsense. With the strong personalities on both sides, this could be a difficult game to officiate.
Shortly after the restart, GDeep FC build slowly from the back looking for gaps to exploit. Figo advances with the ball down the right and fakes coming inside before going back outside. He whips in a cross that’s glanced on by Romario…
View attachment 47908
Fingertip save from Bounou!!! It seemed destined for the net before the Moroccan got a hand to it, but encouragement for GDeep FC…
They look to replicate that move but Jones FC make sure to cover the left hand side, forcing GDeep to play through the middle. Enzo gets on the ball and looks to pick out Villa making a run in behind, but he doesn’t get the chance after being clattered by Vieira…
View attachment 47909
A yellow for the Frenchman as the referee finally loses his patience!! Jones throws a water bottle down in anger as GDeep taps his temples urging his players to use their heads.
We finally see a spell of possession for Jones FC as Kroos starts to exert his influence on the game, as they probe the GDeep defence. The ball goes out wide to Ronaldinho who beats Thuram with ease and rips a shot at goal…
Brilliant stop from Buffon as the shot dips just in front of him!! He manages to push it around the post and keep it at 0-0!!
Both teams going for it now and the physicality has increased even more, with tackles continuing to fly in. Vieira nicks the ball off Bergkamp and heads for GDeep’s goal before being taken out…
View attachment 47910
A yellow for Schweini!! It may have been revenge for Vieira’s earlier tackle but they’ve gotten even with him now.
He’s GDeep in thought as we head into the break all square.
No changes at the break but both sets of players look like they’ve been given an ear lashing at halftime. The midfield battle takes centre stage and the pace of the game slows down as both sides fight to keep the ball long enough for a spell of possession.
Midway through the second half, both teams finally begin to make subs as they look to change the course of the game. GDeep FC have a set piece opportunity and send the big men at the back forward hoping to find the right delivery. Figo sends the ball in and it meets Vincent Kompany’s head…
View attachment 47912
… but his header goes over the bar!!! A decent chance for the Belgian.
The managers make their final subs as they push for a winner, with the game beginning to get stretched. This suit Di Maria who increasingly finds himself in more space, and he looks to pick the lock on the GDeep defence. He decides to go at it alone and smashes a patented left footed shot…
View attachment 47913
Off the crossbar!! It was past Buffon’s outstretched hand but thankfully for him, it crashes off the woodwork and goes out for a goal kick!! GDeep seems to be on the edge…
View attachment 47915
With time winding down, GDeep FC decide to go more direct and lump it forward. The keep the ball in the final third and even though the attack doesn’t seem to be going anywhere suddenly Bergkamp fashions a shot…!
View attachment 47916
Catches it cleanly…
View attachment 47917
Bounou gets across to keep it out!! GDeep cannot believe what he’s seeing…
View attachment 47918
One final opportunity for GDeep to lump it into the box and Buffon looks to take the free kick. It’s dealt with by Jones’ defence and suddenly there’s a free path to goal for Pedro with the entire GDeep team in the opposing half…
But he’s taken out by Kompany!! The Jones FC players storm the ref as he pulls out a card…
View attachment 47919
It’s only yellow!!! Pedro was still inside his own half, so no DOGSO.
The players fume but Jones seems satisfied with a point, GDeep not so much…
View attachment 47920
GDeep 0-0 Jones
“What happened today, Gagan?”
“Ask the golden boy. He’s the football expert, not me”
Feel for you in the first game trying to find pictures of Li Weifeng and Avery John lmao.
Country: England
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Rex Caudillo
Viva la Starmer-ball
Country: Wales
Player:Nwaneri
UpTheChampionz
Vrei sa pleci dar una una iei
“Chance for Avery John!!”
Wonder if Avery John google his name this page comes up lol
- Thread starter
- #52
Rex Caudillo
Viva la Starmer-ball
Country: Wales
Player:Nwaneri
Thoughts on your chances after game one Clive?
UpTheChampionz
Vrei sa pleci dar una una iei
It was joever before it even begun, Chumley
Just hoping the lads can rile themselves up for the game against Jones for a smash and grab
JMB
Many Men wish death 'pon JMB 🗡️
Country: England
Steps
View attachment 47896
UpTheChampionz
View attachment 47897
We pick up the action in Group C as @Steps takes on rank outsider @UpTheChampionz. The former celebrated the draw avoiding being grouped with Rex or AG while UpTheChampionz said his goal for the truant was to “teach jones a lesson una”.
The gulf between the two sides is apparent from the off as Steps FC take no time grabbing hold of the game. They dominate in midfield early without creating too much, until a great bit of play between Kaka and Zidane sends Klose through…
Turned away by Akinfeev!!! A low shot from the German looks to be heading for the back of the net before the Russian gets a strong hand to it!! The ball goes out for a corner, which is swung in by Zidane…
Set piece FC, ole ole!!! Puyol peels off his marker to rise high at the back post and make it 1-0 to Steps!! All that attacking talent on the pitch yet it was a corner kick that made the difference.
The goal does little to change the flow of the game and Steps FC look to turn the screws on the UTC. They come flooding forward again and even after the ball is cleared, it falls at the feet of Batigol…
View attachment 47898
Just whistles over the bar!! Akinfeev is relieved to see it go over as he was getting nowhere near it!! Over on the bench we can hear UpTheChampionz say “he was a gunman, Batisuta?”
UTC FC try to get something going in attack but the disconnect between their midfield and attack is proving to be an issue. They lose the ball cheaply again in midfield and it ends up with the worst possible opponent for them in Zidane. With runners peeling off of him he drives towards the UTC box and unleash a thunderous shot…
View attachment 47899
Smashed goalwards…
Brilliant save by Akinfeev, but he can only push it out back into the danger area…
Pounced upon by Klose!! Right on the stroke of halftime the German gets a classic poacher’s finish to make it 2-0 as the ref blows for the break!! Long way back from here, Clive.
UTC make several changes at the break as they look to somehow find a way back into the game after being dominated for 45 minutes. It does have an effect as the begin the second half with more possession, but they struggle to break through with clear cut chances.
Steps FC appear to be in cruise control, and that feeling of comfort nearly costs them as a loose pass from Reyna puts Emil Forsberg through on goal…
View attachment 47900
Lee is equal to it!! The first real scare for Steps after a mistake but the keeper spares their blushes!! Steps reminds his team to focus…
View attachment 47901
That seems to serve as a wake up call as Steps FC put the clamps down and prevent any more attacks on their goal. With UTC pushing forward they sense the opportunity to find a third goal and kill the game. Kaka seems to be growing in influence as the game heads towards the end and he’s off on one of his trademark runs, weaving in between the UTC midfield… space opens up for him to have a shot but he looks to slide a ball in behind instead…
View attachment 47903
Akinfeev comes rushing out and Batigol dinks it over him to make it 3-0 to Steps!!! Real quality on display with the pass and finish that typifies the difference between both teams.
Into stoppage time and there are ole’s from the crowd as Steps FC pop the ball around. Suddenly Forsberg goes steaming into Zidane and leaves him in a heap!!! He’s booked and reacts with real anger!!
View attachment 47904
The lengthy treatment for Zidane adds some time to injury time but that proves to be the final incident of what ends up a one sided game.
Steps 3-0 UpTheChampionz
The biggest game of the tournament awaits, dubbed ‘El Glassico’ due to each manager’s propensity for physical violence.
View attachment 47907
GDeep: “It’s always tough when you play against one of A-M’s Golden Boys. It’s probably rigged against me mate.”
Jones was unavailable for his pre-match press conference after being snowed under with work, according to sources.
GDeep
View attachment 47905
Jones
View attachment 47906
As soon as the game kicks off, we see a hard challenge from Vieira on Schweinsteiger as the referee makes it clear he won’t tolerate any nonsense. With the strong personalities on both sides, this could be a difficult game to officiate.
Shortly after the restart, GDeep FC build slowly from the back looking for gaps to exploit. Figo advances with the ball down the right and fakes coming inside before going back outside. He whips in a cross that’s glanced on by Romario…
View attachment 47908
Fingertip save from Bounou!!! It seemed destined for the net before the Moroccan got a hand to it, but encouragement for GDeep FC…
They look to replicate that move but Jones FC make sure to cover the left hand side, forcing GDeep to play through the middle. Enzo gets on the ball and looks to pick out Villa making a run in behind, but he doesn’t get the chance after being clattered by Vieira…
View attachment 47909
A yellow for the Frenchman as the referee finally loses his patience!! Jones throws a water bottle down in anger as GDeep taps his temples urging his players to use their heads.
We finally see a spell of possession for Jones FC as Kroos starts to exert his influence on the game, as they probe the GDeep defence. The ball goes out wide to Ronaldinho who beats Thuram with ease and rips a shot at goal…
Brilliant stop from Buffon as the shot dips just in front of him!! He manages to push it around the post and keep it at 0-0!!
Both teams going for it now and the physicality has increased even more, with tackles continuing to fly in. Vieira nicks the ball off Bergkamp and heads for GDeep’s goal before being taken out…
View attachment 47910
A yellow for Schweini!! It may have been revenge for Vieira’s earlier tackle but they’ve gotten even with him now.
He’s GDeep in thought as we head into the break all square.
No changes at the break but both sets of players look like they’ve been given an ear lashing at halftime. The midfield battle takes centre stage and the pace of the game slows down as both sides fight to keep the ball long enough for a spell of possession.
Midway through the second half, both teams finally begin to make subs as they look to change the course of the game. GDeep FC have a set piece opportunity and send the big men at the back forward hoping to find the right delivery. Figo sends the ball in and it meets Vincent Kompany’s head…
View attachment 47912
… but his header goes over the bar!!! A decent chance for the Belgian.
The managers make their final subs as they push for a winner, with the game beginning to get stretched. This suit Di Maria who increasingly finds himself in more space, and he looks to pick the lock on the GDeep defence. He decides to go at it alone and smashes a patented left footed shot…
View attachment 47913
Off the crossbar!! It was past Buffon’s outstretched hand but thankfully for him, it crashes off the woodwork and goes out for a goal kick!! GDeep seems to be on the edge…
View attachment 47915
With time winding down, GDeep FC decide to go more direct and lump it forward. The keep the ball in the final third and even though the attack doesn’t seem to be going anywhere suddenly Bergkamp fashions a shot…!
View attachment 47916
Catches it cleanly…
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Bounou gets across to keep it out!! GDeep cannot believe what he’s seeing…
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One final opportunity for GDeep to lump it into the box and Buffon looks to take the free kick. It’s dealt with by Jones’ defence and suddenly there’s a free path to goal for Pedro with the entire GDeep team in the opposing half…
But he’s taken out by Kompany!! The Jones FC players storm the ref as he pulls out a card…
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It’s only yellow!!! Pedro was still inside his own half, so no DOGSO.
The players fume but Jones seems satisfied with a point, GDeep not so much…
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GDeep 0-0 Jones
“What happened today, Gagan?”
“Ask the golden boy. He’s the football expert, not me”
Wins Draws Losses Goals For Goals Against Points Steps 1 0 0 3 0 3 Jones 0 1 0 0 0 1 GDeep 0 1 0 0 0 1 UTG 0 0 1 0 3 0
@Steps @GDeep™ @jones
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Rex Caudillo
Viva la Starmer-ball
Country: Wales
Player:Nwaneri
Only here and on Trinidad-Mania lmao
Makingtrax
Happy to be called a Wengersexual
Country: England
Player:Saliba
El GlassicoSteps
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UpTheChampionz
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We pick up the action in Group C as @Steps takes on rank outsider @UpTheChampionz. The former celebrated the draw avoiding being grouped with Rex or AG while UpTheChampionz said his goal for the truant was to “teach jones a lesson una”.
The gulf between the two sides is apparent from the off as Steps FC take no time grabbing hold of the game. They dominate in midfield early without creating too much, until a great bit of play between Kaka and Zidane sends Klose through…
Turned away by Akinfeev!!! A low shot from the German looks to be heading for the back of the net before the Russian gets a strong hand to it!! The ball goes out for a corner, which is swung in by Zidane…
Set piece FC, ole ole!!! Puyol peels off his marker to rise high at the back post and make it 1-0 to Steps!! All that attacking talent on the pitch yet it was a corner kick that made the difference.
The goal does little to change the flow of the game and Steps FC look to turn the screws on the UTC. They come flooding forward again and even after the ball is cleared, it falls at the feet of Batigol…
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Just whistles over the bar!! Akinfeev is relieved to see it go over as he was getting nowhere near it!! Over on the bench we can hear UpTheChampionz say “he was a gunman, Batisuta?”
UTC FC try to get something going in attack but the disconnect between their midfield and attack is proving to be an issue. They lose the ball cheaply again in midfield and it ends up with the worst possible opponent for them in Zidane. With runners peeling off of him he drives towards the UTC box and unleash a thunderous shot…
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Smashed goalwards…
Brilliant save by Akinfeev, but he can only push it out back into the danger area…
Pounced upon by Klose!! Right on the stroke of halftime the German gets a classic poacher’s finish to make it 2-0 as the ref blows for the break!! Long way back from here, Clive.
UTC make several changes at the break as they look to somehow find a way back into the game after being dominated for 45 minutes. It does have an effect as the begin the second half with more possession, but they struggle to break through with clear cut chances.
Steps FC appear to be in cruise control, and that feeling of comfort nearly costs them as a loose pass from Reyna puts Emil Forsberg through on goal…
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Lee is equal to it!! The first real scare for Steps after a mistake but the keeper spares their blushes!! Steps reminds his team to focus…
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That seems to serve as a wake up call as Steps FC put the clamps down and prevent any more attacks on their goal. With UTC pushing forward they sense the opportunity to find a third goal and kill the game. Kaka seems to be growing in influence as the game heads towards the end and he’s off on one of his trademark runs, weaving in between the UTC midfield… space opens up for him to have a shot but he looks to slide a ball in behind instead…
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Akinfeev comes rushing out and Batigol dinks it over him to make it 3-0 to Steps!!! Real quality on display with the pass and finish that typifies the difference between both teams.
Into stoppage time and there are ole’s from the crowd as Steps FC pop the ball around. Suddenly Forsberg goes steaming into Zidane and leaves him in a heap!!! He’s booked and reacts with real anger!!
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The lengthy treatment for Zidane adds some time to injury time but that proves to be the final incident of what ends up a one sided game.
Steps 3-0 UpTheChampionz
The biggest game of the tournament awaits, dubbed ‘El Glassico’ due to each manager’s propensity for physical violence.
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GDeep: “It’s always tough when you play against one of A-M’s Golden Boys. It’s probably rigged against me mate.”
Jones was unavailable for his pre-match press conference after being snowed under with work, according to sources.
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Jones
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As soon as the game kicks off, we see a hard challenge from Vieira on Schweinsteiger as the referee makes it clear he won’t tolerate any nonsense. With the strong personalities on both sides, this could be a difficult game to officiate.
Shortly after the restart, GDeep FC build slowly from the back looking for gaps to exploit. Figo advances with the ball down the right and fakes coming inside before going back outside. He whips in a cross that’s glanced on by Romario…
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Fingertip save from Bounou!!! It seemed destined for the net before the Moroccan got a hand to it, but encouragement for GDeep FC…
They look to replicate that move but Jones FC make sure to cover the left hand side, forcing GDeep to play through the middle. Enzo gets on the ball and looks to pick out Villa making a run in behind, but he doesn’t get the chance after being clattered by Vieira…
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A yellow for the Frenchman as the referee finally loses his patience!! Jones throws a water bottle down in anger as GDeep taps his temples urging his players to use their heads.
We finally see a spell of possession for Jones FC as Kroos starts to exert his influence on the game, as they probe the GDeep defence. The ball goes out wide to Ronaldinho who beats Thuram with ease and rips a shot at goal…
Brilliant stop from Buffon as the shot dips just in front of him!! He manages to push it around the post and keep it at 0-0!!
Both teams going for it now and the physicality has increased even more, with tackles continuing to fly in. Vieira nicks the ball off Bergkamp and heads for GDeep’s goal before being taken out…
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A yellow for Schweini!! It may have been revenge for Vieira’s earlier tackle but they’ve gotten even with him now.
He’s GDeep in thought as we head into the break all square.
No changes at the break but both sets of players look like they’ve been given an ear lashing at halftime. The midfield battle takes centre stage and the pace of the game slows down as both sides fight to keep the ball long enough for a spell of possession.
Midway through the second half, both teams finally begin to make subs as they look to change the course of the game. GDeep FC have a set piece opportunity and send the big men at the back forward hoping to find the right delivery. Figo sends the ball in and it meets Vincent Kompany’s head…
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… but his header goes over the bar!!! A decent chance for the Belgian.
The managers make their final subs as they push for a winner, with the game beginning to get stretched. This suit Di Maria who increasingly finds himself in more space, and he looks to pick the lock on the GDeep defence. He decides to go at it alone and smashes a patented left footed shot…
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Off the crossbar!! It was past Buffon’s outstretched hand but thankfully for him, it crashes off the woodwork and goes out for a goal kick!! GDeep seems to be on the edge…
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With time winding down, GDeep FC decide to go more direct and lump it forward. The keep the ball in the final third and even though the attack doesn’t seem to be going anywhere suddenly Bergkamp fashions a shot…!
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Catches it cleanly…
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Bounou gets across to keep it out!! GDeep cannot believe what he’s seeing…
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One final opportunity for GDeep to lump it into the box and Buffon looks to take the free kick. It’s dealt with by Jones’ defence and suddenly there’s a free path to goal for Pedro with the entire GDeep team in the opposing half…
But he’s taken out by Kompany!! The Jones FC players storm the ref as he pulls out a card…
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It’s only yellow!!! Pedro was still inside his own half, so no DOGSO.
The players fume but Jones seems satisfied with a point, GDeep not so much…
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GDeep 0-0 Jones
“What happened today, Gagan?”
“Ask the golden boy. He’s the football expert, not me”
Wins Draws Losses Goals For Goals Against Points Steps 1 0 0 3 0 3 Jones 0 1 0 0 0 1 GDeep 0 1 0 0 0 1 UTG 0 0 1 0 3 0
More like El Gasico.
Country: Kosova
Player:Saka
El GrumpycoEl Glassico
Steps
It's Not Done
I'd like to be surprised I won, but I felt like I had a good draft. Everything is coming up Steps.
Until my next matches, and I am bounced in the group stage.
Until my next matches, and I am bounced in the group stage.
Country: England
The first match of Group D can finally begin after a long delay. Sources tell us the reason for the wait was because @The Ducking Duck went around asking each of the 60,000 in attendance if they wanted to “fvck” his players.
Clrnc
The Ducking Duck
It’s easy to see why TDD has accused the world of being attracted to his players as they start the game in dominant fashion. 82% possession in the first 10 minutes as Clrnc United are left chasing shadows. Some nice interplay between Raul and James Rodriguez frees the Colombian down the wing and he cuts it back to the edge of the box…
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One touch and bang into the net!!! Özil makes it 1-0 to the mighty Ducking Ducks with a powerful shot into the top corner!! A goal they deserve after the start they’ve made and The Duck is loving it on the touchline:
The goal seems to wake Clrnc United up and they begin to gain a foothold in the game. Alonso is dictating play now and drops a trademark diagonal right onto Hazard’s feet. He breezes past Marcelo and cuts inside before firing a shot at goal…
JUST inches over the bar. The shot was always rising but it nearly sneaked in with Seaman struggling to get near it.
The attacks keep coming as Clrnc’s boys push for an equaliser. The Ducks stay resolute in defence until Henry skips away from Taribo West and gets a shot away…
Brilliant stop from Seaman!! He gets a strong hand to it to deny his Arsenal teammate a certain goal!! Clrnc looks like he’s worried it might be one of those days for his side in front of goal:
They look to mount one more attack before half time and they turn to Hazard again. He gets the better of his defender once more but before he can pass or shoot Makelele takes him out…
He takes one for the team. An important tackle to stop a menacing attack that left one on Hazard…
He’ll need the interval to recover from that one.
Only a single change at the break for Clrnc as Rakitic replaces Xabi Alonso to give them more attacking impetus. What they gain going forward they lose in defensive stability, as The Ducks begin to find gaps to exploit on the break. They fail to create any clear cut chances until Özil jinks past Matthaus and finds Son on the wing. He cuts inside and tries to have a shot, but it’s blocked by the centre back waiting for him infield. The ball balloons up into the air and finds its way to James Rodriguez on the edge of the D…
GOAL OF THE TOURNAMENT CONTENDER!! A stunner from the Colombian and there’s nothing the keeper could do about it!! 2-0 to the Ducks and an upset is brewing!! The nonchalant gimmick is not working for @The Ducking Duck:
Clrnc is in absolute disbelief and appears to take out a “Stars of the 1994 World Cup” book to show the 4th official, but he’s not interested and walks off!!
More changes for Clrnc looking to find a way back but they’re finding it tough to play through a determined Ducks side. Albertini is mopping everything up and once again wins the ball back before springing another break. Marcelo gallops down the left and looks up to see a teammate running onto the penalty spot…
Brilliant first time finish into the bottom corner and it’s a rout!! 3-0 to the Ducks and the entire stadium is stunned!! Clrnc throws a water bottle at the pitch in disgust while @The Ducking Duck shocks the world by celebrating a goal by a Ukrainian:
The third goal takes the sting out of the game as both teams are resigned to the result. Clrnc United still try to attack knowing a goal or two could help their goal difference and for the first time, they overwhelm the Ducks with numbers. Crespo is denied with a shot attempt but soon after Hazard manages to get free in the box with a drop of the shoulder and dinks a ball into the centre…
Headed home by Rakitic!! Just a consolation at this point but it’s 3-1 with minutes to go.
That proves to be the last real action of the game as we end the first real shock of the tournament.
Clrnc 1-3 The Ducking Ducks
Clrnc
The Ducking Duck
It’s easy to see why TDD has accused the world of being attracted to his players as they start the game in dominant fashion. 82% possession in the first 10 minutes as Clrnc United are left chasing shadows. Some nice interplay between Raul and James Rodriguez frees the Colombian down the wing and he cuts it back to the edge of the box…
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One touch and bang into the net!!! Özil makes it 1-0 to the mighty Ducking Ducks with a powerful shot into the top corner!! A goal they deserve after the start they’ve made and The Duck is loving it on the touchline:
The goal seems to wake Clrnc United up and they begin to gain a foothold in the game. Alonso is dictating play now and drops a trademark diagonal right onto Hazard’s feet. He breezes past Marcelo and cuts inside before firing a shot at goal…
JUST inches over the bar. The shot was always rising but it nearly sneaked in with Seaman struggling to get near it.
The attacks keep coming as Clrnc’s boys push for an equaliser. The Ducks stay resolute in defence until Henry skips away from Taribo West and gets a shot away…
Brilliant stop from Seaman!! He gets a strong hand to it to deny his Arsenal teammate a certain goal!! Clrnc looks like he’s worried it might be one of those days for his side in front of goal:
They look to mount one more attack before half time and they turn to Hazard again. He gets the better of his defender once more but before he can pass or shoot Makelele takes him out…
He takes one for the team. An important tackle to stop a menacing attack that left one on Hazard…
He’ll need the interval to recover from that one.
Only a single change at the break for Clrnc as Rakitic replaces Xabi Alonso to give them more attacking impetus. What they gain going forward they lose in defensive stability, as The Ducks begin to find gaps to exploit on the break. They fail to create any clear cut chances until Özil jinks past Matthaus and finds Son on the wing. He cuts inside and tries to have a shot, but it’s blocked by the centre back waiting for him infield. The ball balloons up into the air and finds its way to James Rodriguez on the edge of the D…
GOAL OF THE TOURNAMENT CONTENDER!! A stunner from the Colombian and there’s nothing the keeper could do about it!! 2-0 to the Ducks and an upset is brewing!! The nonchalant gimmick is not working for @The Ducking Duck:
Clrnc is in absolute disbelief and appears to take out a “Stars of the 1994 World Cup” book to show the 4th official, but he’s not interested and walks off!!
More changes for Clrnc looking to find a way back but they’re finding it tough to play through a determined Ducks side. Albertini is mopping everything up and once again wins the ball back before springing another break. Marcelo gallops down the left and looks up to see a teammate running onto the penalty spot…
Brilliant first time finish into the bottom corner and it’s a rout!! 3-0 to the Ducks and the entire stadium is stunned!! Clrnc throws a water bottle at the pitch in disgust while @The Ducking Duck shocks the world by celebrating a goal by a Ukrainian:
The third goal takes the sting out of the game as both teams are resigned to the result. Clrnc United still try to attack knowing a goal or two could help their goal difference and for the first time, they overwhelm the Ducks with numbers. Crespo is denied with a shot attempt but soon after Hazard manages to get free in the box with a drop of the shoulder and dinks a ball into the centre…
Headed home by Rakitic!! Just a consolation at this point but it’s 3-1 with minutes to go.
That proves to be the last real action of the game as we end the first real shock of the tournament.
Clrnc 1-3 The Ducking Ducks
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