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Overview

• ALL-TIME RECORD: 4 - 1 - 2

23 Goals For 20 Goals Against

• U21 WORLD CUP: 4 - 1 - 2

23 Goals For 20 Goals Against

• COLOURS: Green, Red, Yellow, and Black

History

U21 World Cup 14

Hosted by Total and Utter Insanity

The U21 World Cup wasn't only the first ever tournament the had participated in, it was the site of the very first match in team history, a victory against Lovisa. The tournament went extremely, with the unranked Nedalia team showing the universe its superb attacking talent, advancing all the way to the Finals. It was an unbelievable experience for all those involved and all Nedalians.

• GAME ONE, Group E: Nedalia 5 - 3 Lovisa

- The 1st professionally match of any Nedalian team ever, no one knew what to expect of the Lions, including the team itself. This one a game that many predicted the ex-finalists would win with ease, and theses “many” were proven wrong. The end result was telling enough, a high scoring affair coupled by many defensive lapses. The now famous Nedalian offense machine, however, was in full effect, demolishing the Lovisian defense. Two goals each from Nene and James sealed the deal, and Karry added one for extra measure.

• GAME TWO, Group E: Nedalia 3 – 3 Kazakhstania

- A hard fought affair that ended up in a draw, this one a cracking match from start to finish. Again, the Nedalia defense failed to live up to its offense, conceding 3 goals and looking generally lost. The offense, however, was as fluid as ever, with offensive weapon James grabbing a brace and Nene adding the last. This left Nedalia with 4 points from 2 games, and virtually guaranteeing qualification to the 2nd round.

• GAME THREE, Group: Nedalia 3 – 4 South Osettia

- Nedalia’s first recorded loss ever. South Osettia played like composed veterans, successfully able to break through the defense time and time again. This game also marked Constantine’s coming out party, grabbing Nedalia’s third and last goal in spectacular fashion. Even though they lost, they made it through to the 2nd round, where they would face Chicanada. The other goals came from Gordon and Nene.

• GAME FOUR, 2nd Round: Nedalia 6 – 5 Chicanada

- In a thrilling match, this one went down to the wire, with Constantine scoring for the second game in a row. This time, the substitute found the net in the 90th minute, eliminating Chicanada in the most painful of ways. The same story as the other 3 matches was consistent: a extremely potent and beautiful offense paired with a mediocre defense. The unranked Nedalia team got its other goals through Nene (2), James, Karry, and Point. This match is looked upon as the game that changed the perception on this young Lions squad.

• GAME FIVE, Quarter-Finals: Nedalia 2 – 1 Crystilakere

- The first match in which Nedalia’s defense played acceptable, and a good thing too, because it was needed. Crystilakere’s own defense gave many a problem to the Nedalian offense, holding them to “just” 2 goals, the lowest total of the tournament for the Lions. After a 1 – 1 draw at the end of regulation time (goal scored, again, by Nene), it went all the way to the 118th minute, when playmaker Innit Point chose a wonderful time to score his first goal of the tournament. This set up a semi-final showdown between the Lions and the number 3 ranked Sarzonia.

• GAME SIX, Semi-Finals: Nedalia 3 – 2 Sarzonia

- In perhaps the match of the tournament for the Lions, they defeated the heavily favored Sarzonian squad to advance to the Finals against number one ranked Starblaydia. The match was passionately played, a high intensity affair. The Nedalian goals came by way of Nene, James, and Karry. Choas ensued after the match as Nedalian fans stormed the pitch and a brawl occurred. Thankfully, no one was hurt and those who instigated it were aprihended. Nonetheless, that did not take away from what surely was a match for the ages.

This has set up a most intriguing Final: The number one ranked team vs. the perennial unranked underdogs. Starblaydia vs. Nedalia, it has come down to that. One thing is for sure…whoever comes out the victor will have earned it with blood, sweat, and tears.

• GAME SEVEN, Finals: Nedalia 1 - 2 Starblaydia

- The highly anticipated matchup started with a bang. Starblaydia scored through Matranga in the 1st minute, taking Nedalia completely by suprise. Despite controlling most of the possession and continuously attacking, Starblaydia went up 2 - 0 before the 2nd half, thanks to a counter attack finished by Buathiang. In the 2nd half, Nedalia shored up its defense and its offense, finally breaking through in the 71st minute through a superb individual goal by sensation Nene. However, that would be the last goal Nedalia would score in U21 World Cup 14, graciously accepting the silver medals in what was a tremendous tournament for them.

Records

Team Records

• Largest Victory Margin: 5 - 3, vs. Lovisa at U21 World Cup 14 in 2 AFN.

• Largest Loss Margin: 4 - 2, vs. South Osettia at U21 World Cup 14 in 2 AFN.

• Most Goals Scored in a Match: 6, vs. Crystilakere at U21 World Cup 14 in 2 AFN.

• Most Goals Conceded in a Match: 5, vs. Crystilakere at U21 World Cup 14 in 2 AFN.

• Longest Winning Streak: 3, in 2 AFN.

• Longest Losing Streak: 1, in 2 AFN.

Player Records

Accomplishments

• U21 World Cup

- Runner-up in U21 World Cup 14.

Current Team

COACHES

- Randy Gamman: The head coach, he is 43 years old. Doing it completely for the love of it. Is known for his eye and his talent development.

- Brent Vent: 50 year old coach.

- Opit Newman: 46 year old coach.

GOALKEEPERS

- Jim Brown (C): At 20 years old, he is the elder stateman, and captain, of the team. A very talented keeper, his strengths are found in his one on one situations and in the air. An intense competitor. - Hard Dans: At 17 years old, he is one of the younger players. Calm and poised, he is great with his hands and when defending crosses and corner.

- Ulder Cross: 19 year old keeper, he is the third reserve goalkeeper of the squad.

DEFENDERS

- Mohammed Khadra, CD: 19 year old central defender, extremely poised and professional.

- Gary Stewart, CD: 18 year old central defender, is the opposite of his partner Khadra. Extremely intense and volatile, known for his hard tackles.

- Ken Demme, LD: 18 year old left defender, known for his explosiveness and his offensive runs.

- Hans Lamm, RD: Starting 20 year old right defender, like Demme, known for his pace and agility.

- Craig Xanudo, CD: 19 year old reserve central defender.

- Fred Onno, LD: 16 year old reserve left defender. Extremely high potential.

- Emmanuel, RD: 17 year old reserve right defender.

MIDFIELDERS

- Nene, LM: 17 year old left midfielder, has speed out of this world. Possibly the most talented player on the team, he has ball handling to match his pace. Extreme flair, but not without a cause. Beats his man like there is no tomorrow.

- Brian Gordon, RM: 19 year old midfielder, crossing is his expertise. Delivers them with great consistency.

- Trent Hardman, DCM: 20 year old defensive central midfielder, lives up to his name. The hardman of the team, strikes fear into the opposition. Is a lock for a yellow or red card nearly every game.

- Innit Point, ACM: 19 year old attacking midfielder, he is a tremendous passer and playmaker.

- Constantine, ACM: 15 year old reserve attacking midfielder, another player with absolute tremendous potential, if a little young.

- Carpard Nutting, DCM: 19 year old defensive midfielder.

- Hanson, LM: 17 year old left midfielder.

- Udrich Jansen, RM: 16 year old right midfielder.

FORWARDS

- Tim James: 17 year old striker, has pace and ball handling skills to destroy opposing defenses.

- Karry: 18 year old striker, he is 1 meter 94 centimeters tall. Heading ability second to none.

- Dennis Howard: 20 year old reserve striker.

- Lumiere: 15 year old reserve striker, tremendous potential.

Record Against Other Countries

• CHICANDA: 1 - 0 - 0

6 Goals For    5 Goals Against

1) 2 AFN: Nedalia 6 - 5 Chicanda, U21 World Cup 14 2nd Round: Nene (2), James (1), Karry (1), Constantine (1), Point (1)

• CRYSTILAKERE: 1 - 0 - 0

2 Goals For   1 Goal Against

1) 2 AFN: Nedalia 2 - 1 Crystilakere, U21 World Cup 14 Quarter-Final: Nene (1), Point (1)

• KAZAKHSTANIA: 0 - 1 - 0

3 Goals For    3 Goals Against

1) 2 AFN: Nedalia 3 - 3 Kazakhstania, U21 World Cup 14 Group E: James (2), Nene (1)

• LOVISA: 1 - 0 - 0

5 Goals For   3 Goals Against

1) 2 AFN: Nedalia 5 - 3 Lovisa, U21 World Cup 14 Group E: Nene (2), James (2), Karry (1)

• SARZONIA: 1 - 0 - 0

3 Goals For  2 Goals Against

1) 2 AFN: Nedalia 3 - 2 Sarzonia, U21 World Cup 14 Semi-Final: Nene (1), James (1), Karry (1)

• SOUTH OSETTIA: 0 - 0 - 1

3 Goals For  4 Goals Against

1) 2 AFN: Nedalia 3 - 4 South Osettia, U21 World Cup 14 Group E: Nene (1), Gordon (1), Constantine (1)

• STARBLAYDIA: 0 - 0 - 1

1 Goals For  2 Goals Against

1) 2 AFN: Nedalia 1 - 2 Starblaydia, U21 World Cup 14 Final: Nene (1)