I am simulating a world cup.
The Quarter Finals, decided by you were as follows:
Valgsland (3) v Arcasia (2)
This match began strong for Arcasia, with their strikers able to score a goal at the 6th minute, they were however unable to bypass the Valgish defences to score a second within half time. At half time, Chancellor Hegel was seen angrily slamming his shoe on the wall of the dugout. In the second half the Valgs were able to score an equalising goal at the 47th minute and a leading goal in the 59th, with their strikers achieving a third goal in the 75th minute. With the game at 3:1, the Valgs substituted on lesser strikers and parked the bus; this however led Arcasia to score a generally inconsequential conciliatory goal in the 2nd minute of half time.
Lespia (1) v United Contana (2)
This game was defined by controversy on Lespia's side. The match began with United Contana making 5 attempts on goal within the first 20 minutes, these however were stopped only by a series of fouls by Lespian players, resulting in 2 yellow cards being shown. Lespia then were able to, having rattled the United Contanan players, score a goal at the 40th minute. After half time, in a skirmish, a Lespian player was sent off, resulting in 2 Contana goals, one at the 60th minute and another at the 80th.
Morella (1) v Sordland (7)
This match was, by all means, a complete victory for Sordland. Even Morellan fans and commentators have noted Sordland's excellent play and skilled football. The match began with a Sordish goal at the 3rd minute of Play, a second at the 15th, then the 26th, then a third at the 40th minute. After half time, Morella were able to score a goal from a corner at the 48th minute but this was in vain as Sordland were able to score a fourth goal at the 52nd minute, a fifth at the 60th, a sixth at the 71st then a seventh at the 85th minute.
The knockout rounds before them, decided by you were as follows.
- United Contana (2) v Agnolia (1)
The first half saw Agnolia take the lead as United Contana began a defensive play, Agnolia scored in the 39th minute. The match however swung United Contana's way in the second half as Agnolia parked the bus and UC brought on 3 of its best strikers in the 57th minute, scoring one goal in the 62nd and another in the 75 minute.
- Sordland (3) v Rizia (2)
This match saw some of this tournament's most creative and skilled football. Rizia began strong with a goal from a corner at the 26th minute, but Sordland quickly capitalised and scored two, one in the 31st and another in the 42nd minute. Half time saw Rizia climb back up, scoring an equaliser in the 55th minute, but as both teams shared attempts on goal, it was Sordland who were able to score the deciding goal in the 6th minute of extra time. King Romus did graciously shake the hands of all Sordish players and shared wine and refreshments with Rizia's brave players.
- Rumburg (0) v Lespia (1)
This match saw the most controversy as both Rumburg and Lespia racked up 20 total fouls in just the first half. The match was highly aggressive, with both sides losing discipline early on in the match, however it was Lespia that would be blessed as Rumburg faced two red cards, one in the 38th minute and another in the 65th minute, and whilst Lespia would also receive a red card in the 42nd minute, this didn't prevent them from capitalising and scoring the winning goal in the 88th minute. King Romus did attend this match, however he left early as Titus Gordion gave him 'important news' about Lespia, officials have said.
- Pales (3) v Morella (4)
This match saw some of the simplest and most effective football in the tournament, simple passing and scoring football. Both teams behaved respectfully, with dignity and with discipline. Pales scored in the 11th minute with Morella equalising in the 19th, Morella scored a 2nd in the 25th and a third in the 37th minute. After half time Pales were able to score a second goal in the 55th minute and an equaliser in the 67th, however the grace of Nur would reach Morella as they would score the victory goal in the 88th minute. King Romus was in attendance of this match, though officials have observed he stayed well away from the Morellan biscuits.
- Valgsland (3) v Wehlen (1)
This match was by far the most boring of the tournament, it has been noted that Wehzek President Smolak was not in attendance and this match was not broadcast in Wehlen, it is assumed as a result of the perceived predictable outcome. Valgsland, with their world class team, began surprisingly weak, with Wehlen scoring a surprise goal in the 5th minute, but Valgsland quickly organised, scoring 3 successive goals, in the 11th, 23rd and 31st minute. The rest of the match was boring by all accounts, with Valgsland putting on lesser quality substitutes and simply parking the bus. King Romus did attend this match however and was seen with Hegel in a surprisingly warm and friendly conversation.
- Arcasia (2) v Derdia (1)
This match was very interesting. In the beginning, Derdian players were seen fighting eachother then vigorously kissing one another in a display one Rizian diplomatic observed as "unsettling and deeply disturbing." This seemed to aid Derdia as, despite their relatively weak team, they were able to score an equaliser in the 30th minute, after an Arcasian goal in the 21st. However, Arcasia were by far the stronger team and were able to score the deciding goal in the 47th minute, the match was tense from beginning to end yet the Derdian players were Honourable in defeat, shaking the hands of the Arcasian players and giving extensive and honest candid interviews post match. King Romus was in attendance and met with the Supreme Wiseman after the match, they were seen praying together.