2019 Aurelian Cup

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Aurelian Cup Opening Day - March 26th

From the Yulaa Spectator

On a clear and warm spring day in the capital city Yulaa of Oyus, spectators from across Aurelia and select countries invited to the Aurelian Cup came out in droves to attend the opening ceremony and today's matches taking place. The opening ceremony was one choregraphed and designed to be a show of Oyusard culture in dance and references to its mythology while acknowledging the new era Oyus enters and its welcoming of foreigners alike to its islands and emitting a message of unity using a mixture of traditional and modern dance in Oyus and abroad. A vibrant display of colors and sufficient references to the host and outside world, the ceremonies couldn't be labeled less than a success.

• Group A: @Asgeirria, @Little Flau, @Oyus, @Shffahkia
• Group B: @Kirvina, @Metztlitlalio, 'Marioneta', @Selayar

Oyus vs. Little Flau (1-1)
Oyusard Fidelity Bank Field, Vaovaohitra

• Shots on Goal: 4 for Oyus, 6 for Little Flau
• Shots: 8 for Oyus, 13 for Little Flau
• Fouls: 22 for Oyus, 26 for Little Flau
• Corners: 3 for both
• Free Kicks: 3 for Little Flau
• Offsides: 4 for Oyus, 2 for Little Flau
• Own Goals: 0 for both
• Yellow Cards: 1 for both
• Red Cards: None

Added Time: 4 minutes

Match Events

4: Little Flau takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
9: Little Flau takes a shot. That's off target.
13: Little Flau takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
16: Little Flau takes a shot. That's off target.
18: Little Flau takes a shot. That's off target.
19: Little Flau takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
20: Oyus takes a shot. That's off target.
22: Little Flau takes a shot. That's off target.
23: Little Flau takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
29: Oyus takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
30: Little Flau takes a shot. That's off target.
34: Little Flau scores! The scorer was (3)
38: Oyus is shown a Yellow Card.
52: Oyus takes a shot. That's off target.
54: Oyus takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
55: Oyus scores! The scorer was (11)
57: Oyus takes a shot. That's off target.
58: Oyus takes a shot. That's off target.
61: Oyus takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
62: Little Flau takes a shot. That's off target.
79: Little Flau is shown a Yellow Card.
93: Little Flau takes a shot. That's off target.
94: Little Flau takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.

Kirvina vs. Selayar (0-1)
Hani Center, Alamangina

• Shots on Goal: 2 for Kirvina, 5 for Selayar
• Shots: 9 for Kirvina, 14 for Selayar
• Fouls: 24 for Kirvina, 19 for Selayar
• Corners: 3 for Kirvina, 5 for Selayar
• Free Kicks: 3 for Selayar
• Offsides: 3 for Kirvina, 1 for Selayar
• Own Goals: 0 for both
• Yellow Cards: 2 for both
• Red Cards: None

Added Time: 3 minutes

Match Events

4: Kirvina is shown a Yellow Card.
9: Kirvina takes a shot. That's off target.
13: Selayar takes a shot. That's off target.
14: Selayar takes a shot. That's off target.
18: Selayar takes a shot. That's off target.
21: Selayar takes a shot. That's off target.
22: Kirvina takes a shot. That's off target.
25: Kirvina is shown a Yellow Card.
26: Kirvina takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
32: Kirvina takes a shot. That's off target.
36: Selayar takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
46: Selayar takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
52: Selayar is shown a Yellow Card.
54: Kirvina takes a shot. That's off target.
56: Selayar takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
57: Kirvina takes a shot. That's off target.
58: Selayar takes a shot. That's off target.
60: Selayar takes a shot. That's off target.
66: Kirvina takes a shot. That's off target.
74: Selayar scores! The scorer was (10)
77: Selayar takes a shot. That's off target.
78: Selayar takes a shot. That's off target.
81: Selayar takes a shot. That's off target.
83: Kirvina takes a shot. That's off target.
88: Selayar is shown a Yellow Card.
92: Selayar takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
93: Kirvina takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.

 

Edited March 26, 2020 by Oyus
Refreshed Matches + Revised references of major cities (see edit history)

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Aurelian Cup Day 2 - March 27th

Shffahkia vs. Asgeirria (0-1)
Municipal Stadium, Morlavitra

It was mostly a sea of red and yellow in Morlavitra as Shffahkia played against Asgeirria, a country looking to improve upon their horrifying 2018 SATAMFC League Cup performance, placing dead last and being only one of two teams not to advance past the group stage. In just 9 minutes, The Asgeirria National Team scored their first goal of the tournament and held onto their lead as they tried to pierce through the aggressive Shffahkian defense while they put up quite a bit of defense of their own, starving Shffahkia of a goal and winning the match.

• Shots on Goal: 7 for both
• Shots: 12 for Shffahkia, 14 for Asgeirria
• Fouls: 14 for Shffahkia, 25 for Asgeirria
• Corners: 2 for Shffahkia, 4 for Asgeirria
• Free Kicks: 2 for Asgeirria
• Offsides: 4 for Shffahkia, 2 for Asgeirria
• Own Goals: None
• Yellow Cards: 1 for Shffahkia, 2 for Asgeirria
• Red Cards: 1 for Shffahkia

Added Time: 2 minutes

Match Events

1: Shffahkia takes a shot. That's off target.
3: Shffahkia is shown a Yellow Card.
4: Shffahkia takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
6: Asgeirria takes a shot. That's off target.
9: Asgeirria scores! The scorer was (10)
11: Asgeirria takes a shot. That's off target.
12: Shffahkia takes a shot. That's off target.
14: Asgeirria is shown a Yellow Card.
16: Asgeirria takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
22: Shffahkia is shown a Red Card. The player has been sent off!
24: Asgeirria takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
27: Asgeirria takes a shot. That's off target.
29: Asgeirria takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
31: Shffahkia takes a shot. That's off target.
32: Asgeirria takes a shot. That's off target.
38: Shffahkia takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
39: Shffahkia takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
41: Asgeirria takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
45: Shffahkia takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
51: Asgeirria takes a shot. That's off target.
53: Shffahkia takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
56: Shffahkia takes a shot. That's off target.
59: Asgeirria takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
62: Asgeirria is shown a Yellow Card.
71: Shffahkia takes a shot. That's off target.
75: Shffahkia takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
84: Asgeirria takes a shot. That's off target.
85: Asgeirria takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
86: Asgeirria takes a shot. That's off target.
92: Shffahkia takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.

'Marioneta' vs. Metzlitlalio (2-4)
New Bank of Yulaa Stadium, Yulaa

Going into this match, pundits and experts expected this to be an easy win for the 'Marioneta' National Team, but perhaps the relatively friendly and passionate crowd filled with Metztli fans launched the National Team of Metztlitlalio into a scoring frenzy. In the first half in over the span of 15 minutes, Metztlitlalio scored not once, not twice, but thrice! Despite a slight struggle in the beginning of the second half by conceding an own goal to 'Marioneta' and a couple of yellow cards, they still hung on and put another one in the net, bringing an upset not many saw coming.

• Shots on Goal: 5 for 'Marioneta', 8 for Metztlitlalio
• Shots: 9 for 'Marioneta', 10 for Metztlitlalio
• Fouls: 20 for 'Marioneta', 26 for Metztlitlalio
• Corners: 4 for 'Marioneta', 2 for Metztlitlalio
• Free Kicks: 1 for both
• Offsides: 3 for 'Marioneta', 4 for Metztlitlalio
• Own Goals: 1 for Metztlitlalio
• Yellow Cards: 2 for Metztlitlalio
• Red Cards: None

Added Time: 2 minutes

Match Events

1: Metztlitlalio takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
9: ‘Marioneta’ takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
16: Metztlitlalio takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
25: ‘Marioneta’ takes a shot. That's off target.
31: Metztlitlalio takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
32: Metztlitlalio scores! The scorer was (7)
38: ‘Marioneta’ takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
39: Metztlitlalio scores! The scorer was (8)
41: ‘Marioneta’ takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
45: Metztlitlalio scores! The scorer was (7)
46: Metztlitlalio takes a shot. That's off target.
51: Metztlitlalio takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
54: ‘Marioneta’ takes a shot. That's off target.
57: ‘Marioneta’ scores! It was an Own Goal by (Metztlitlalio 7)
58: Metztlitlalio takes a shot. That's off target.
63: ‘Marioneta’ takes a shot. That's off target.
65: Metztlitlalio is shown a Yellow Card.
68: ‘Marioneta’ scores! The scorer was (10)
69: Metztlitlalio scores! The scorer was (3)
74: Metztlitlalio is shown a Yellow Card.
83: ‘Marioneta’ takes a shot. That's off target.

Edited March 25, 2020 by Oyus
Revising references of major cities (see edit history)

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Aurelian Cup Day 3 - March 28th

Shffahkia vs. Oyus (1-0)
Hani Center, Alamangina

While the host team had the crowd on their side, the score most certainly wasn't as Shffahkia looked to bounce back from their loss to Asgeirria. While Oyus put up a convincing defensive, it perhaps backfired with yellow cards being handed to Oyus like it was Alon's Day. Despite the setbacks, the game remained rather even-handed between the two teams until Shffahkia scored late in the game and kept the ball until time expired. While there is doubt about the host team performance, Shffahkians can sleep well tonight as it was clear that they can still advance to the next round.

• Shots on Goal: 4 for both
• Shots: 8 for both
• Fouls: 17 for Shffahkia, 21 for Oyus
• Corners: 4 for Shffahkia, 3 for Oyus
• Free Kicks: 1 for both
• Offsides: 3 for Shffahkia, 7 for Oyus
• Own Goals: None
• Yellow Cards: 1 for Shffahkia, 3 for Oyus
• Red Cards: None

Match Events

4: Oyus takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
9: Oyus takes a shot. That's off target.
18: Oyus takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
20: Oyus is shown a Yellow Card.
25: Oyus is shown a Yellow Card.
28: Shffahkia takes a shot. That's off target.
32: Oyus takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
42: Shffahkia takes a shot. That's off target.
53: Oyus is shown a Yellow Card.
60: Oyus takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
64: Shffahkia takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
68: Shffahkia takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
69: Oyus takes a shot. That's off target.
72: Oyus takes a shot. That's off target.
73: Oyus takes a shot. That's off target.
74: Shffahkia is shown a Yellow Card.
80: Shffahkia scores! The scorer was (11)
83: Shffahkia takes a shot. That's off target.
85: Shffahkia takes a shot. That's off target.
92: Shffahkia takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.

Metztlitlalio vs. Selayar (2-0)
Municipal Stadium, Morlavitra

In a favorable setting in Morlavitra, the National Team of Metztlitlalio went up against Selayar to once again prove itself, and quickly showed that their first game in the tournament was no fluke. However, it was not without great effort that Selayar went down as they took more shots than the Metzli team to no avail. Some may point to the fouls and Yellow Cards the Selayari team produced as perhaps the reason why momentum may not have been behind them, but in truth one couldn't know for sure as Metztlitlalio makes a name for itself in Oyus.

• Shots on Goal: 5 for Metztlitlalio, 8 for Selayar
• Shots: 8 for Metztlitlalio, 10 for Selayar
• Fouls: 14 for Metztlitlalio, 20 for Selayar
• Corners: 8 for Metztlitlalio, 6 for Selayar
• Free Kicks: 1 for Metztlitlalio, 2 for Selayar
• Offsides: 3 for Metztlitlalio, 2 for Selayar
• Own Goals: None
• Yellow Cards: 2 for Selayar
• Red Cards: None

Match Events

4: Metztlitlalio takes a shot. That's off target.
12: Selayar takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
13: Selayar takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
16: Selayar takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
19: Metztlitlalio scores! The scorer was (8)
29: Selayar is shown a Yellow Card.
32: Selayar takes a shot. That's off target.
37: Selayar takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
38: Selayar takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
44: Selayar takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
49: Selayar is shown a Yellow Card.
51: Metztlitlalio takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
61: Metztlitlalio takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
66: Selayar takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
67: Selayar takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
69: Selayar takes a shot. That's off target.
71: Metztlitlalio takes a shot. That's off target.
77: Metztlitlalio scores! The scorer was (4)
79: Metztlitlalio takes a shot. That's off target.
81: Metztlitlalio takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.

Edited March 26, 2020 by Oyus
Revising references of major cities (see edit history)

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Aurelian Cup Day 4 - March 29th

Asgeirria vs. Little Flau (0-1)
Municipal Stadium, Morlavitra

Group A's trend of low scoring matches seemed to continue in this game with Asgeirria's struggle on display, allowing Little Flau to put one past them in the first half while not finding many opportunities to put one past Little Flau to at the very least force a draw even after Little Flau was handed two yellow cards. Despite the setback, a path remains for them to advance as they hold at second in the group and Little Flau took the lead.

Match Events

• Shots on Goal: 5 for Asgeirria, 8 for Little Flau
• Shots: 13 for Asgeirria, 10 for Little Flau
• Fouls: 21 for Asgeirria, 13 for Little Flau
• Corners: 3 for Asgeirria, 9 for Little Flau
• Free Kicks: None
• Offsides: 3 for Asgeirria, 5 for Little Flau
• Own Goals: None
• Yellow Cards: 1 for Asgeirria, 2 for Little Flau
• Red Cards: None

4: Asgeirria takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
9: Little Flau takes a shot. That's off target.
13: Little Flau takes a shot. That's off target.
14: Little Flau takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
19: Little Flau takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
23: Asgeirria takes a shot. That's off target.
30: Asgeirria takes a shot. That's off target.
44: Little Flau scores! The scorer was (7)
46: Asgeirria is shown a Yellow Card.
50: Little Flau is shown a Yellow Card.
52: Asgeirria takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
55: Asgeirria takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
56: Little Flau takes a shot. That's off target.
58: Asgeirria takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
59: Asgeirria takes a shot. That's off target.
65: Little Flau takes a shot. That's off target.
71: Asgeirria takes a shot. That's off target.
72: Little Flau takes a shot. That's off target.
77: Asgeirria takes a shot. That's off target.
82: Asgeirria takes a shot. That's off target.
83: Asgeirria takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
84: Little Flau takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
86: Asgeirria takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
91: Little Flau takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
92: Little Flau is shown a Yellow Card.
93: Asgeirria takes a shot. That's off target.

Kirvina vs. 'Marioneta' (4-0)
Oyusard Fidelity Bank Field, Vaovaohitra

Perhaps 'Marioneta' may need to look inwards from coaching to players as yet another blowout match saw another four goals fly by them. Kirvina's National Team had a field day as three of the four occurred in the first half and another just minutes into the second half. Frustration from the 'Marionetan' team was very clear especially when you consider that the Kirvinska National Team hauled in as many Yellow Cards as they did goals against 'Marioneta'.

Match Events

• Shots on Goal: 6 for Kirvina, 3 for 'Marioneta'
• Shots: 7 for both
• Fouls: 25 for Kirvina, 22 for 'Marioneta'
• Corners: 5 for Kirvina, 4 for 'Marioneta'
• Free Kicks: 1 for Kirvina, 0 for 'Marioneta'
• Offsides: 3 for Kirvina, 2 for 'Marioneta'
• Own Goals: None
• Yellow Cards: 4 for Kirvina
• Red Cards: None

5: ‘Marioneta’ takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
10: ‘Marioneta’ takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
13: Kirvina is shown a Yellow Card.
15: Kirvina scores! The scorer was (11)
16: ‘Marioneta’ takes a shot. That's off target.
17: Kirvina takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
34: Kirvina scores! The scorer was (3)
43: ‘Marioneta’ takes a shot. That's off target.
46: Kirvina scores! The scorer was (11)
60: Kirvina is shown a Yellow Card.
64: Kirvina scores! The scorer was (7)
68: Kirvina takes a shot. That's off target.
72: ‘Marioneta’ takes a shot. That's off target.
76: Kirvina takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
79: ‘Marioneta’ takes a shot. That's off target.
83: Kirvina is shown a Yellow Card.
86: ‘Marioneta’ takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
87: Kirvina is shown a Yellow Card.

Edited March 25, 2020 by Oyus
Revising references of major cities (see edit history)

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Aurelian Cup Day 5 - March 30th

Shffahkia vs. Little Flau (3-0)
New Bank of Yulaa Stadium, Yulaa

It was a tight game, Little Flau and Shffahkia both had shown to be teams ready to beat the other as both knew that if they lost that it could be the end of the road for them. At first, it was quick. 15 minutes into the game, Shffahkia put one in Little Flau's net, but this wouldn't discourage the little islands that wanted to. However, Shffahkia was relentless unlike Little Flau, and continued taking shots over and over and over. There was hope even as it got closer and closer to the end until 9 minutes before expiry, Shffahkia punched through another goal to seal the deal and a third for good measure at minute 86, rocketing to first in Group A and advancing to play the second seed of Group B.

• Shots on Goal: 14 for Shffahkia, 3 for Little Flau    
• Shots: 17 for Shffahkia, 6 for Little Flau    
• Fouls: 18 for Shffahkia, 22 for Little Flau    
• Corners: 8 for Shffahkia, 4 for Little Flau    
• Free Kicks: 4 for Shffahkia   
• Offsides: 3 for both    
• Own Goals: None    
• Yellow Cards: 1 for both    
• Red Cards: None   

Match Events

1: Shffahkia takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
9: Shffahkia takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
10: Shffahkia takes a shot. That's off target.
15: Shffahkia scores! The scorer was (9)
16: Little Flau takes a shot. That's off target.
21: Shffahkia takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
27: Shffahkia takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
33: Shffahkia takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
34: Little Flau takes a shot. That's off target.
38: Shffahkia takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
48: Shffahkia takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
51: Little Flau takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
53: Little Flau takes a shot. That's off target.
54: Shffahkia takes a shot. That's off target.
57: Shffahkia takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
60: Little Flau is shown a Yellow Card.
62: Shffahkia is shown a Yellow Card.
67: Little Flau takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
70: Little Flau takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
71: Shffahkia takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
76: Shffahkia takes a shot. That's off target.
81: Shffahkia scores! The scorer was (11)
85: Shffahkia takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
86: Shffahkia scores! The scorer was (4)
93: Shffahkia takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.

Oyus vs. Asgeirria (2-0)
Oyusard Fidelity Bank Field, Vaovaohitra

Despite being dead last in Group A, all was not lost for the host national team. Asgeirria had managed to beat a respectable team after their SATAMFC performance which made many nervous when Oyus had her turn against them. Would her shots be sniped mid-air by an Asgeirrian player before reaching the net? Asgeirria was relentless at the beginning, with three shots on goal in less than 10 minutes but perhaps being so razor focused on trying to score was easily exploited when an Oyusard took it across the field and scored at minute 10! The game seemed to remain in favor of the home team with a vocal crowd on their side and perfect ball management relentlessly bombing the Asgeirrians until eventually getting another in before time expired.

• Shots on Goal: 7 for Asgeirria, 6 for Oyus   
• Shots: 9 for both   
• Fouls: 24 for Asgeirria, 14 for Oyus    
• Corners: 5 for both    
• Free Kicks: 1 for Oyus   
• Offsides: 3 for Asgeirria, 6 for Oyus   
• Own Goals: None    
• Yellow Cards: 1 for both    
• Red Cards: None

Match Events  

2: Asgeirria takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
6: Asgeirria takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
8: Asgeirria takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
10: Oyus scores! The scorer was (9)
13: Asgeirria is shown a Yellow Card.
14: Asgeirria takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
28: Asgeirria takes a shot. That's off target.
30: Asgeirria takes a shot. That's off target.
32: Oyus is shown a Yellow Card.
38: Asgeirria takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
45: Oyus takes a shot. That's off target.
46: Oyus takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
53: Oyus takes a shot. That's off target.
57: Asgeirria takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
58: Oyus takes a shot. That's off target.
67: Oyus takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
72: Oyus takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
82: Oyus takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
85: Oyus scores! The scorer was (10)
88: Asgeirria takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.

Selayar vs. 'Marioneta' (1-0)
Hani Center, Alamangina

It was as though there was no longer anyone home inside the heads of the Marionetan players, as if they had given up. With less than 3 minutes having passed, Marioneta got its first yellow card during a somewhat clean run in the tournament, an omen of what was to come with another four being awarded to them, which made many wonder where the professionalism and discipline of the Marionetan team had gone? This was also apparent in play too, as they let Selayar walk all over them. Selayar had twice as many attempts as Marioneta on the day allowing Selayar to cruise to a win and advancement to the next round against Group A's Shffahkia.

• Shots on Goal: 8 for Selayar, 4 for ‘Marioneta’   
• Shots: 15 for Selayar, 9 for ‘Marioneta’   
• Fouls: 17 for Selayar, 20 for ‘Marioneta’    
• Corners: 7 for Selayar, 5 for ‘Marioneta’    
• Free Kicks: None   
• Offsides: 2 for both    
• Own Goals: None    
• Yellow Cards: 1 for Selayar, 5 for ‘Marioneta’   
• Red Cards: None    

Match Events

2: ‘Marioneta’ is shown a Yellow Card.
6: Selayar takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
7: ‘Marioneta’ takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
8: Selayar takes a shot. That's off target.
12: Selayar scores! The scorer was (4)
14: Selayar takes a shot. That's off target.
26: Selayar takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
28: Selayar takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
29: ‘Marioneta’ takes a shot. That's off target.
30: Selayar takes a shot. That's off target.
33: Selayar takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
40: ‘Marioneta’ is shown a Yellow Card.
43: Selayar takes a shot. That's off target.
45: Selayar takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
46: ‘Marioneta’ takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
47: Selayar takes a shot. That's off target.
49: ‘Marioneta’ is shown a Yellow Card.
51: ‘Marioneta’ is shown a Yellow Card.
54: ‘Marioneta’ takes a shot. That's off target.
55: ‘Marioneta’ takes a shot. That's off target.
56: Selayar takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
64: ‘Marioneta’ is shown a Yellow Card.
68: Selayar is shown a Yellow Card.
69: ‘Marioneta’ takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
71: ‘Marioneta’ takes a shot. That's off target.
75: ‘Marioneta’ takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
83: Selayar takes a shot. That's off target.
91: ‘Marioneta’ takes a shot. That's off target.
92: Selayar takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
93: Selayar takes a shot. That's off target.

Kirvina vs. Metztlitlalio (2-0)
Municipal Stadium, Morlavitra

The most dangerous person is the one with nothing to lose, and perhaps that is also applicable to the Metzlitlalio National Team as they took the field against Kirvinska. In Morlavitra, Kirvina now faced either continuing to climb up or watching themselves possibly fall down the group standings. Despite a respectable performance with more shots than Metzlitlalio, it was the latter's shots that were more successful. It was likely out of their hands with the momentum that the Metzli team had gained in their first two matches as Metzlitlalio saw themselves marching on to face the host team next for a spot in the finals and for a chance to make great run even better.

• Shots on Goal: 5 for Kirvina, 4 for Metztlitlalio   
• Shots: 13 for Kirvina, 8 for Metztlitlalio   
• Fouls: 24 for Kirvina, 14 for Metztlitlalio   
• Corners: 3 for Kirvina, 8 for Metztlitlalio    
• Free Kicks: 2 for Kirvina, 1 for Metztlitlalio   
• Offsides: 3 for both   
• Own Goals: None    
• Yellow Cards: 1 for both    
• Red Cards: None

Match Events

1: Kirvina takes a shot. That's off target.
6: Metztlitlalio is shown a Yellow Card.
7: Metztlitlalio takes a shot. That's off target.
18: Metztlitlalio scores! The scorer was (7)
20: Kirvina is shown a Yellow Card.
26: Metztlitlalio takes a shot. That's off target.
27: Metztlitlalio takes a shot. That's off target.
38: Kirvina takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
44: Kirvina takes a shot. That's off target.
51: Kirvina takes a shot. That's off target.
52: Kirvina takes a shot. That's off target.
53: Kirvina takes a shot. That's off target.
57: Metztlitlalio takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
63: Kirvina takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
65: Kirvina takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
70: Metztlitlalio takes a shot. That's off target.
72: Metztlitlalio scores! The scorer was (11)
74: Kirvina takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
80: Kirvina takes a shot. That's off target.
82: Metztlitlalio takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
87: Kirvina takes a shot. That's off target.
88: Kirvina takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
91: Kirvina takes a shot. That's off target.

Aurelian Cup Post Match Update

With the conclusion of the Group Stage, we continue on to the Knockout Stage where 4 teams from the 2 groups shall advance and play two more matches in the tournament. Advancing from Group A: Shffahkia with 6 points and Oyus with 4 points, qualifying due to goal differential. Advancing from Group B: Metztlitlalio with a maximum of 9 points and Selayar with 6 points. The matches are as follows:

• April 2nd: @Selayar vs. @Shffahkia
• April 3rd: @Oyus vs. @Metztlitlalio

May the best teams win!

Edited March 26, 2020 by Oyus
Revising references of major cities (see edit history)

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Aurelian Cup Day 8 - April 2

Selayar vs. Shffahkia (0-1)
Oyusard Fidelity Bank Field, Vaovaohitra

After some days of rest and practice, teams took to the field again to fight for a spot in the final and take home the Aurelian Cup. In the first match, Selayar took on Shffahkia in Vaovaohitra. Selayar put up a pretty good fight and it was anybody's game for much of the match, even despite Selayar's numerous yellow cards and lopsided offside calls. However, as time came close to expiring, Extra Time was avoided as Shffahkia scored at minute 90, just in time, advancing to the final. It was clear that Selayar put lots of effort behind the ball and perhaps they shouldn't be underestimated as they look to prove they are at the very least, the third best team in the Cup.

• Shots on Goal: 8 for both  
• Shots: 15 for Selayar, 12 for Shffahkia
• Fouls: 16 for Selayar, 15 for Shffahkia
• Corners: 5 for Selayar, 8 for Shffahkia
• Free Kicks: 1 for Shffahkia
• Offsides: 5 for Selayar, 1 for Shffahkia
• Own Goals: None    
• Yellow Cards: 3 for Selayar
• Red Cards: None

Match Events

1: Selayar takes a shot. That's off target.
3: Selayar is shown a Yellow Card.
4: Shffahkia takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
5: Shffahkia takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
6: Selayar takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
7: Selayar takes a shot. That's off target.
12: Selayar takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
18: Selayar takes a shot. That's off target.
21: Shffahkia takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
22: Shffahkia takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
25: Selayar takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
29: Selayar takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
33: Selayar is shown a Yellow Card.
34: Shffahkia takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
44: Selayar takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
45: Selayar takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
47: Selayar takes a shot. That's off target.
49: Shffahkia takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
50: Shffahkia takes a shot. That's off target.
53: Shffahkia takes a shot. That's off target.
57: Selayar takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
62: Selayar is shown a Yellow Card.
66: Selayar takes a shot. That's off target.
70: Shffahkia takes a shot. That's off target.
75: Selayar takes a shot. That's off target.
78: Shffahkia takes a shot. That's off target.
88: Shffahkia takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
90: Shffahkia scores! The scorer was (6)
91: Selayar takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
92: Selayar takes a shot. That's off target.

Edited March 25, 2020 by Oyus
Revising references of major cities (see edit history)

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Aurelian Cup Day 9 - April 3

Oyus vs. Metztlitlalio (0-0)
New Bank of Yulaa Stadium, Yulaa

After some days of rest and practice, teams took to the field again to fight for a spot in the final and take home the Aurelian Cup. In the second match, Oyus faced the promising team that has yet to lose or draw in the tournament thus far. Good defense deterred many from taking shots and ultimately losing possession of the ball in a back and forth jog across the field, but it was clear the host team found paramount to take a shot when possible against a very capable neighbor. While Metztlitlalio was held off for nearly 30 minutes, their second shot off a corner kick would quickly go in just a mere minute after their first shot of the game. However, in the second half, it would not take long for the host team to respond after a rowdy pep speech was given by the team manager. However, it would be forced into an edge of the seat over time which saw a prepared Metztlitlalio dominate in targets. Despite the eventful show put on by the team, the true test came after time expired once more, moving to the inevitable shootout. The visibly taxed Pika Tilo, Oyus' goalie, barely saved the first of five attempts before conceding the next four to Metztlitlalio, resulting in a resounding win as the historic run continued into the final of the Aurelian Cup against Shffahkia.

• Shots on Goal: 8 for Oyus, 6 for Metztlitlalio
• Shots: 11 for Oyus, 13 for Metztlitlalio
• Fouls: 27 for Oyus, 22 for Metztlitlalio
• Corners: 9 for Oyus, 4 for Metztlitlalio
• Free Kicks: 2 for Oyus
• Offsides: 5 for Oyus, 9 for Metztlitlalio
• Own Goals: None    
• Yellow Cards: 1 for Metztlitlalio
• Red Cards: None

Match Events

5: Oyus takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
17: Oyus takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
18: Oyus takes a shot. That's off target.
29: Metztlitlalio takes a shot. That's off target.
30: Metztlitlalio scores! The scorer was (6)
36: Oyus takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
40: Oyus takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
41: Metztlitlalio takes a shot. That's off target.
43: Metztlitlalio takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
51: Oyus takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
66: Oyus scores! The scorer was (7)
67: Metztlitlalio takes a shot. That's off target.
69: Oyus takes a shot. That's off target.
85: Metztlitlalio takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
87: Oyus takes a shot. That's off target.
Extra Time
95: Metztlitlalio is shown a Yellow Card.
96: Metztlitlalio takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
97: Metztlitlalio takes a shot. That's off target.
103: Metztlitlalio takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
104: Oyus takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
105: Metztlitlalio takes a shot. That's off target.
109: Metztlitlalio takes a shot. That's off target.
111: Metztlitlalio takes a shot. That's off target.
113: Metztlitlalio takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
119: Oyus takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
Penalty Shootout
Penalty Goals: Oyus: 2, Metztlitlalio: 4.

Aurelian Cup Post Match Update

With the conclusion of the Best Four Phase, we continue on to the Final Phase where the 4 teams fight to prove their weight in bronze and gold. Advancing to the final: Shffahkia after a close win and Metztlitlalio after a nail biter penalty shootout. Fighting for third: Selayar and Oyus.

• Third Place Match, April 5: @Oyus vs. @Selayar
• Final Cup Match, April 6: @Metztlitlalio vs. @Shffahkia

Edited October 17, 2019 by Oyus (see edit history)

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Aurelian Cup Day 11 - April 5

Oyus vs. Selayar (1-2)
Oyusard Fidelity Bank Field, Vaovaohitra

While Oyus made it far by making it to the Knockout Round, it still hurt that it did not hold on to fight in the final. No less, all was not lost as they could still prove to be a team worthy of remembering playing the third place match Or, were they? In just the first minute, Selayar scored quickly killing the motivation of the Oyusard team. This was especially noticed when the team could not capitalize on a Selayar yellow card and conceding the ball and another score against them minutes later, all in just the first half. While a rally was attempted, answering with one goal against Selayar, it still wasn't enough as Selayar held on.

• Shots on Goal: 4 for Oyus, 7 for Selayar
• Shots: 10 for Oyus, 11 for Selayar
• Fouls: 24 for Oyus, 22 for Selayar
• Corners: 5 for both
• Free Kicks: 1 for Oyus, 2 for Selayar
• Offsides: 2 for Oyus, 4 for Selayar
• Own Goals: None    
• Yellow Cards: 2 for both
• Red Cards: None

Match Events

1: Selayar scores! The scorer was (7)
11: Selayar takes a shot. That's off target.
14: Oyus takes a shot. That's off target.
21: Selayar takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
37: Oyus takes a shot. That's off target.
38: Selayar is shown a Yellow Card.
39: Oyus takes a shot. That's off target.
40: Oyus takes a shot. That's off target.
43: Selayar scores! The scorer was (11)
49: Selayar takes a shot. That's off target.
52: Oyus is shown a Yellow Card.
53: Selayar takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
54: Oyus is shown a Yellow Card.
55: Oyus takes a shot. That's off target.
56: Oyus takes a shot. That's off target.
61: Selayar is shown a Yellow Card.
70: Selayar takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
71: Selayar takes a shot. That's off target.
78: Oyus scores! The scorer was (11)
81: Oyus takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
83: Oyus takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
85: Oyus takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
88: Selayar takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
89: Selayar takes a shot. That's off target.
91: Selayar takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.

Edited March 25, 2020 by Oyus
Revising references of major cities (see edit history)

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Aurelian Cup Day 12 - April 6

Metztlitlalio vs. Shffahkia (3-1)
New Bank of Yulaa Stadium, Yulaa

It would be one for the history books in Yulaa. In a rare appearance at the final match of a tournament, the Metztlitlalio National Team was taking the pitch having yet to lose a match against a professional Shffahkia National Team. It was rather clear, at first at least, that the Aurelians knew what to do against this team that had scored the most goals compared to any other, by being the first to score. Not long after, though, the tides began to change as the Metzli team kept taking shots at Shffahkia eventually tying the game, 1 a piece. The game was tense, and perhaps nerves got to Shffahkia in a second half that went to Metztlitlalio. Just 2 minutes after the start, an own goal is scored by Shffahkia, giving Metztlitlalio the lead. While they did their best to try to tie up the score, Metztlitlalio went and punched through another one to put the game away up by two. At the end of the match, the Metztlitlalio players could be seen celebrating with streams of tears going down their face. It was a historic moment in their football history.

• Shots on Goal: 8 for Metztlitlalio, 9 for Shffahkia
• Shots: 13 for Metztlitlalio, 9 for Shffahkia
• Fouls: 19 for Metztlitlalio, 27 for Shffahkia
• Corners: 9 for Metztlitlalio, 1 for Shffahkia
• Free Kicks: 1 for Metztlitlalio, 2 for Shffahkia
• Offsides: 1 for Metztlitlalio, 4 for Shffahkia
• Own Goals: 1 for Shffahkia
• Yellow Cards: 1 for Metztlitlalio, 2 for Shffahkia
• Red Cards: None

Match Events

1: Metztlitlalio takes a shot. That's off target.
8: Shffahkia scores! The scorer was (7)
9: Shffahkia takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
14: Metztlitlalio takes a shot. That's off target.
15: Metztlitlalio takes a shot. That's off target.
16: Metztlitlalio takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
25: Metztlitlalio scores! The scorer was (6)
26: Metztlitlalio takes a shot. That's off target.
34: Metztlitlalio takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
36: Shffahkia takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
37: Shffahkia takes a shot. That's off target.
41: Shffahkia takes a shot. That's off target.
42: Shffahkia is shown a Yellow Card.
43: Metztlitlalio is shown a Yellow Card.
44: Shffahkia takes a shot. That's off target.
47: Metztlitlalio scores! It was an Own Goal by (Shffahkia #7)
54: Shffahkia takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
55: Shffahkia takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
62: Shffahkia takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
66: Shffahkia is shown a Yellow Card.
79: Metztlitlalio scores! The scorer was (10)
80: Metztlitlalio takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
84: Metztlitlalio takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.
85: Metztlitlalio takes a shot. That's off target.
88: Metztlitlalio takes a shot. It's on target, but saved.