Xpert 11 Season 12

[Brian Mcoy]

Mcoy realizes why he (sometime) hates this game for it's pure bullshitness in luck.

 

Mcoy goes against a team that barely bothers to set tactics and who's players CONSTANTLY underpeform, however he plays defensive and gets a 0 - 0 draw because his goalkeeper randomly performs brilliantly.

 

/frustrated at luck factor of the game

 

Mcoy will just have to recover his men and try again next week, if this keeps up Mcoy's won't win a single game this year.

Edited January 29, 2010 by Brian Mcoy

[Roostophe]

As I added Happenstance as a friend on teh new option, I got a link to a match he had in his Xpert League's Cup today.

 

That's...pretty cool IMO.

[Twozzok]

Holllyyy shiittt

 

I drew

[Shorty]

I did the same, fisted the air majestically when your team missed on the 90th minute.

Haha, I did the same when I saved myself with that equalizer. Got some funny looks in the office....

[Noodleman]

awesome result

[Mr_Odwin]

Haden's last minute equaliser made me do the opposite.

A groan and a slump forward onto my desk.

[Haden]

Haden's last minute equaliser made me do the opposite.

A groan and a slump forward onto my desk.

 

 

Edited January 29, 2010 by Haden

[jayseven]

DuD I'm genuinely afraid of our game more than any game so far...

 

To whoever was playing a 4-skill keeper -- honestly you're never going to get any luch with that. I think the GK is the one position you should just fork out for on the transfer market, because tehre is little place for any below 6 in these leagues to gain experience and not cost you all three points.

 

(my official team 'only' lost 2-1. I was expecting to get properly thrashed and played a half-hearted team and did alright. I should aim for more, methinks.)

[Haden]

DuD I'm genuinely afraid of our game more than any game so far...

 

To whoever was playing a 4-skill keeper -- honestly you're never going to get any luch with that. I think the GK is the one position you should just fork out for on the transfer market, because tehre is little place for any below 6 in these leagues to gain experience and not cost you all three points.

 

(my official team 'only' lost 2-1. I was expecting to get properly thrashed and played a half-hearted team and did alright. I should aim for more, methinks.)

 

That would be me unless you meant someone in your league? And goalies are an area I always seem to have misfortune with lol. Luckly I only have to play that piece of trash one more time to get him up to 100% exp.

[DuD]

I think it's going to be a close one, especially after our last two meetings were both 3-2s. Still its 6 points from 6 for you between us.

 

I want some pointage

 

I've just set my tactics, so unless anything unexpected happens I'm ready for it.

 

I'd agree with Jay on the keeper thing. Training up a decent keeper will probably lose you a fair few points. That being said, I do have a 7 skill I'm training up and a 4 skill I'm also training up... both however have training cones.

 

:EDIT:

 

Whooop. I've just sold one of my investments. Clyde Hulbert - Speculated: 30,000 Accumulated: 3,000, 060

[Tales]

DuD I'm genuinely afraid of our game more than any game so far...

 

To whoever was playing a 4-skill keeper -- honestly you're never going to get any luch with that. I think the GK is the one position you should just fork out for on the transfer market, because tehre is little place for any below 6 in these leagues to gain experience and not cost you all three points.

 

(my official team 'only' lost 2-1. I was expecting to get properly thrashed and played a half-hearted team and did alright. I should aim for more, methinks.)

 

Me? Don't know why I used him. Exp gain I guess. It was a friendly so it's not the end of the world. But as you say I don't think I will be using him again. The competition is harder this season. But paying for a new one is out of the question right now. My 32-8 have to do for now.

[Ellmeister]

Manager skill:

Ranking: World 371 of 74470

England 63 of 9595

 

I'm moving up in the world!

[jayseven]

My manager skill is atrocious, 65777 of 74470. Very bad.

[Tales]

My manager skill is atrocious, 65777 of 74470. Very bad.

 

Even I am better

 

33807 of 74470 ^^

[Charlie]

I don't know what's wrong with my team at the moment. I haven't had a league win in ages. So annoying!

[Haden]

 

The times are a-changing and the upsets are arriving

 

 

 

Haden United 1-1 Battlestar Odwinica

 

United had a poor first game as Odwinica proved their tactical prowess gaining their first point in the league. United fielded youth talent in all 4 areas of their team and were looking to have paid for it when Odwinica went ahead in the first half, Passoni curled in a free kick that Howarth slotted home after indecision by Uniteds youth goalie. United were contained most of the game, they were playing 4-3-3 but chances were extremely limited as Odwinica pulled back trying to secure a shock upset. However one of United's youth choices Sbaccanti hit home a superb long shot with just 2 minutes to go! Odwinica fans were distraught as they nearly pulled off one of the biggest upsets in a long time. Still Odwinica did great earning a point, for United they need a better balance of youth and talent in the future if they want to stick with the top sides.

 

Happenstance FC 2-3 Noodle Esporte Clube

 

The two previous meetings between these clubs results in an away win a piece of each of them in season 10. And yet again in a thrilling encounter an away win was the gained result. Things started off well for Happenstance as Harford scored again curling in one of his vintage free kicks. Batistuta leveled things up as he headed in a cross delivered by Rembrant. Happenstance seemed to have delivered a crucial blow when Alejo weaved past two players and lobbed the goalie to make it 2-1 to Happenstance. Noodles attack led by Batistuta was on fire though and had a superb period of play minutes later. Firstly Vicente tapped the ball home in the penalty area then moments after the restart the captain Robinho intercepted a pass and broke through the Happenstance defense, he beat the goalie one on one and ran to the away supporters who were ecstatic. Noodle held out and earned a huge victory, they seemed a club that was good but maybe not good enough. This result has changed all perceptions.

 

Roostophe Rovers 3-1 Secret United

 

Now to two victories from clubs very much in the ascendancy, the first is Rovers triumph over Secret United. This was a clash of the midfields with Rovers playing 3-5-2 and United playing 4-5-1. United won the battle with more possession and chances but Rovers won the war. Uniteds sole striker Crowley had a pretty poor game in fact he scored the opening goal for Rovers heading the ball into his own net by mistake after a corner. Tartara added to this with a vicious shot just in the penalty box after 33 minutes. United began to fade rapidly and badly needed the half to finish, Rovers scored again at 43 minutes as Mazzoleni teed up Nugent with a back heel to curl in a wonderful long range shot, the 5th of his 121 game career. Brusling as per usual played with complete style and scored with a short range shot at the 77 minute mark.. United did deserve a goal but Rovers deserved the win. Rovers look very much the best team in the league so far after a poor season last time around. United need a morale boosting 3 points in the next game.

 

AFC Rez Rabies 4-2 Essex Elites

 

So we come to the other team in the ascendancy, after a good opening away draw to Secret United Rabies convincingly beat the team that came 3rd last season, Essex Elites. Both teams were on the hunt for goals with the Elites playing 4-3-3 and Rabies playing 3-4-3. Elites started off very brightly with Hooke lobbing the ball in the box for Marples to head in off the post. Fjallstrom who is looking to make a name for himself in this league, had other ideas about the Elites keeping the lead. He scored twice both with headers, the first one a diving header after a Bapista cross the second a looping effort from a precise Wiberg cross. Rabies areal supremacy carried on in the 2nd half as Wiberg delivered a beautiful ball for Zellman to nod in. Elites hit back in the 68th minute with a headed goal of their own from Canham. However another Wiberg set up allowed Hallerstrom to slot the ball home to rapture from the home fans. Rabies fully deserved this win, while Elites scored twice they only had two chances Rabies had 8 and 59% possession. It was a wonderful performance from a side who are in excellent form.

 

Analysis

 

Most Important Result: Happenstance FC 2-3 Noodle Esporte Clube, huge away win for Noodle shows they are ready and willing to stay in the top flight.

Turned on the Style Award: AFC Rez Rabies, this team is simply on fire looked the complete package, 8 chances and 4 goals.

 

Player of the Day: Johan Fjallstrom, AFC Rez Rabies, expect to see the name of this 20 year old striker a lot more in these reports, 2 great goals today.

[DuD]

I knew I shouldn't have looked at my tactics again, but I had time to kill, took a look, and now they're changed

 

I'm not looking at them again Jay.

[Brian Mcoy]

Mcoy always has the same problem of being unable to decide tactics, what playing formation, style, pressure, who to mark blah blah.

[Tales]

I have changed my tactics a few more times than usually for the next match. It's an important match as my next three are against all the demoted teams in a row, starting with Mcoy who I lost 4-0 against. Tomorrow's match isn't going to be easy either, previous matches were 1-1 draw and 4-3 lose.

[Haden]

 

Season 1 was bullshit

Season 2-3 almost big big bullshit

Season 4-11 I don't even have to tell you, apart from 4 maybe

Get out of it this shits happening now. Its all about now! Now now now! Bigger, faster, sweatier, skinnier, whiter, blacker, gracer.

 

 

 

Dysonism F.C 3-3 Jaffa Munchers

 

The much anticipated debut of Dysonism in league one was completed in this match that was more a duel of the titans than a football contest. Both teams played 4-4-2 and readied themselves for this impressive face off. Molhov hit the first blow with a blistering direct free kick that nearly tore the back of the net apart. Dysonism were in control of the game however and Spirito floated in a perfectly weighted cross for Boland to nod home. Minutes later Twigg stuck outside the Munchers box passed the ball to a waiting Stenholm who struck in the 25th goal of his long career. It was Munchers who looked fresher in the 2nd half and too back the lead in a stunning 4 minute period of play. Refetov who had the best game of his career threaded a ball through to Geller who sent the goalie the wrong way. Molhov later made a dashing run down the wing and crossed the ball in for Refetov to send the ball smashing into the back of the net with a superb header. Munchers fans were celebrating like they had won the league, but Dysonism's Spirito finding himself in space in the box hit a low shot that the goalkeeper couldn't reach and made it 3-3. This was a incredible game that got better and better. Are both these sides going to be playing in the top league next season?

 

Madpool 2-0 Recall United

Uniteds tough start to the season continued as they faced a 2nd demoted team away. Madpool were in control throughout the match wanting to prove themselves after their opening loss. The first half was a very tight one as United's strategy of trying to suppress Madpool with a 4-5-1 formation seemed to work a trick as only 1 chance was created. Naranjo struck a sweet shot after the restart to give Madpool the lead while the fantastic Hadley floated in a free kick moments later for Trainer to slot home. In the battle of the two start midfielders Madpools Hadley and Uniteds Hollingdale, Hadley easily won. This contest seems pivotal when you observe that Madpools 4 man midfield created 5 more chances than Uniteds 5 man midfield. United are having a tough time of it at the moment and face Dysonism next so things are looking to get harder. Madpool proved their worth today and face Soap Box Utd next in a important match.

 

Silverdale Hotpot 0-0 Emo Blades

 

Silverdale and Emo Blades seemed content to host a draw as they participated in a match that should be noted for defensive rather than offensive skill. Both teams played 4-4-2 and created a fair amount of chances, 3 for Silverdale and 4 for the Blades. But the Blades goalie Packham was on terrific form while Zeca was having a customary off day. For Silverdale the defender Drynan was the one stopping the Blades as Hudson like Zeca up front also had a poor game. Both these sides so far have done well done what is expected of them but may need a spark of genius if they want to stay in the spots they reside in currently. Silverdale especially have the chance to prove this tomorrow.

Soap Box Utd 2-2 Tin Can Club

 

Both of these teams have failed to gain a win so far and really pushed for one in this match. Utd played 3-4-3 and this seemed to make an instant impact when Muiren struck home a shot just outside the box. Tin Can Clubs more balanced midfield started to take control after the goal though and made 3 chances in the 1st half. Two of these were converted, the captain Pall forced home a close range cross. Then another midfield player Viveiros thumped home a shot from the corner of the Utd box. The 2nd half was dramatic as the game opened up both sides going for goals in front of a captivated audience. Murien scored his 2nd as he rose above defenders to head home a Sheedy cross. Both teams were still going after the winner but the game ended in a 2-2 draw. Both these teams are in the relegation zone at the moment but both have shown they can play great football expect to see a win from one of these clubs very soon.

 

Analysis

 

Most Important Result: Madpool 2-0 Recall United, as everyone else draws Madpool pick up a sweet 3 points.

 

Turned on the Style Award: Madpool, not only did they win but they did it with real style, 8 chances to 3 is impressive.

Player of the Day: Daniel van der Murien, Soap Box Utd, his 2 goals gained Soap Box a much needed opening point.

 

Cubic County 3-1 Ten Plus Win

 

County got off to a confident start in their bid to be promoted right back to the middle league. Ten Plus Win being a new side were simply outclassed in what was mostly a one sided affair. Maupas who was sublime throughout set up 2 goals in the first half. Firstly he threaded a ball through for Norcott to slide past the goalie. Maupas then hit a 30 yard pass behind the defense that Waller latched onto and took past the goalie. Ten Plus Win star star Koji headed a goal in just before the half ended to make things interesting. However County with 60% possession were to dominant to be broken down again. Maupas for the 3rd time created another another goal again for Waller who headed the cross emphatically into the back of the net. Ten Plus Win cannot blame themselves for this loss and did well to score. County were on fire and are almost dead certainties to be promoted from this league.

Edd Kirby Athletic 0-4 Veni Vidi Vici

 

In the long history of the report, a shock of this magnitude has been hard to recall. Athletic who many tipped would thrive in this league got beaten by 4 goals deservedly by new team Veni Vidi Vici in one of the most shocking results ever. Athletic were simply horrendous throughout this game , they created the sum total of 0 chances with every single player performing below their capability. In opposition to this Vici were outstanding as their new squad performed incredibly. Athletic played a 3-5-2 formation and Vici seemed at first hesitant and held back from attacking to much. When they seemed to get a handle of Athletic they hit them on the break just before the end of the half, Gower easily put it past the goalie who dived the wrong way. Vici sensing weakness flew out of the blocks in the 2nd half, Gower scored again with a header. Then some awful defending cost Athletic a penalty, this was slotted away by Whetherby. Abrey then set up Whetherby again for a tap in in the 6 yard box. By this time Athletic fans were leaving and the players wish they could. It could have been 8-0 but 4 was enough. Vici now stand as the league leaders in their first season while Athletic must be in minor crisis mode.

Complete Domstercool 2-0 Discount Viagra

 

Domstercool defied critics by earning a handy win over Viagra. Domstercool controlled the opening half of play and were rewarded when Mansell hit in the 18th goal of his career. Viagra played 4-3-3 but Domstercools defense was on such good form that Viagra had real problems creating good chances compared to half chances. Rodwell made it 2-0 to Domstercool after the break. Sadly for Domstercool Mansell twisted his ankle trying to tackle a Viagra player, he will be out till early February. However it was a good first win for Domstercool proving they still have some fight in them. Viagra got their tactics wrong but will be back hoping to beat Eights United.

Martinists Men 0-0 Mcoys Sons

 

The Sons frustrating start to the season carries on as they are held to another draw by what they would consider to be a lesser opponent. The Sons dominated the Men with 4 chances to 0 and over 60% of possession. However the Men's goalie McAfferty had the game of his career producing great save after great save. To compound this the Sons two strikers were not on their best form and failed to test the goalie as much as their manager would want. Both teams had injuries 2 for the Men and 1 for the Sons as they pushed to try and get a goal. In the end its a bad result for both teams, the Men will have to start winning at home soon or draw more convincingly while the Sons will curse having let 3 points slip away.

 

Analysis

 

Most Important Result: Edd Kirby Athletic 0-4 Veni Vidi Vici, no contest a mad result with wide implications on the league.

Turned on the Style Award: Veni Vidi Vici, played with utter style making 8 chances and converting 4 playing like a team that had been together for 2 seasons not 2 games.

Player of the Day: Emile Maupas, Cubic County, was a joy to watch setting up 3 beautiful goals.

[jayseven]

Jolly good. Just about woke up in time to set tactics! Frightful, hate them, going to lose. DuD's team is actually quite scary!

[Happenstance]

Typical, drew with ReZ yet again.

[Tales]

Won my second away match in row and now on the top of the league as the only one with two wins ^^

 

It was eventful match, 3-2 to me, one annulled goal and nine yellow cards. I was worried before the match about what keeper I should use. The 8-skill keeper with 7 in form or the 4-skill with 15 in form >_> Glad it worked out.

Edited February 2, 2010 by Tales

[Shorty]

Finally got a win needed that!

 

also got a red card but whatever. it worked.

[DuD]

It appears my team had more interest in kicking lumps out of Jay's team than creating any chances

 

I know i went cautious, but surely a cautious 4-4-2 doesn't mean no chances at all.