Powers' Army
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Overview
Nova Britannicus entered only their second Cup of Harmony in their 20 year footballing history, the first having been sixteen years eariler in the Cup of Harmony for World Cup 18, Nova Britannicus' debut in world football.
Ranked some 23rd in the world, Nova Britannicus were perhaps the best team in Cup of Harmony 14, having failed to qualify for World Cup 22 behind Total n Utter Insanity and surprise packages Hiiraan.
The Team
Manager Jean-Paul Georges-Ringeaux Starting XI 1. Nick Cavaletti GK 35 - Iskara Daii 2. Trefor Fortier RB 28 - Montepool Waves 3. Dave Gooner LB 27 - Foxchester Raiders 4. Rick Powers (C) C/DM 27 - Beverington Hawks 5. Billy-Joe Ximbod R/CB 28 - Beverington Hawks 13. Luke Hempell CB 25 - Hernsworth Cubs 7. Marcus Astin R/CM 24 - Montepool Waves 16. Quentin Bentley AM 24 - Foxchester Raiders 9. Akira Jones CF 29 - Beverington Hawks 10. John Pompey RW/SC 29 - Montepool Waves 11. Frederic La Salle L/RW 28 - Iskara Daii Substitutes 12. George Swarton GK 25 - Internashionale 6. Edward Johnson CB 30 - Widdrington Wolves 14. Lindesfarn Green SW 24 - Tuncastle Rovers 15. Tarquin Ferguson CM 25 - Tuncastle Rovers 22. Wilburforce Jones RW 22 - Foxchester Raiders 17. Paul Fortier SC 26 - Corinthian Spirits 18. David Bond CF/SC 26 - Montepool Waves Reserves 19. Jeremy McFarland GK 30 - Hernsworth Cubs 20. Alan Baize R/CB 24 - Montepool Waves 21. Rupert Smith C/LB 27 - Hernsworth Cubs 8. Harry Fletcher AM/LW 28 - Foxchester Raiders 23. Colin Forsham SC 25 - Veles
The Cup of Harmony
- Group Match One:
- Nova Britannicus 0-0 Liamist States
A dismal 0-0 draw was 'fought' out by these two sides, not giving the Bluebirds much hope for the rest of the tournament. If they couldn't beat the Liamist States, who on earth could they beat?
- Group Match Two:
- Bettia 0-2 Nova Britannicus
Quentin Bentley and Akira Jones bagged the goals as the Bluebirds walked all over the Bettians as they took a great step towards Qualification. With the right kind of results on Matchday Three, Nova Britannicus could afford to lose to Kylaai and still go through.
- Group Match Three:
- Nova Britannicus 0-1 Kylaai
Two-time Cup of Harmony Champions Kylaai just edged out the valient Britannicans, but only by a single goal. This, however, meant that both Kylaai and Nova Britannicus were going through to the knockout rounds.
- Quarter-Final
- The Weegies 2-3 Nova Britannicus
A brace from John Pompey and one from winger Frederic La Salle just managed to see off a resurgent Weegies side.
- Semi-Final
- Nova Britannicus 3-2 Lethislavania
Bluebirds Versus Hosts and former champs: Chalk one up for the Bluebirds. Quentin Bentley, Akira Jones and Marcus Astin repeated the Quarter-Final score as they progressed to the final in front of a partisan home crowd.
- Final
- Nova Britannicus 5-2 Kylaai
With the largest scoreline in Cup of Harmony history, Nova Britannicus flat-out denied Kylaai an increased record of three Cup of Harmony Championships. Captain Powers, a Hat-trick from Akira Jones and a final goal from Quentin Bentley thrashed Kylaai's side with the greatest night in Nova Britannican footballing history! Campeone! Campeone! Ole, Ole, Ole!
The Song
Created in homage to the incredible performance that night in Lethislavania, this song/chant was created in honour of the Cup of Harmony. Sung at key moments of national games, "Streets of Leth'slavania" is a huge boost to fan and player morale alike, spurring the team on to greater deeds.
The Streets of Lethislavania
We won our first cup, do you know how it felt?
J-P G-R, the man gave us all his help,
We went over to Leth and Ogle too,
Kicked all your arses while wearin' Navy Blue,
On the streets of Leth'slavania...
We scored five goals, three from Akira Jones,
Nick the Cat he were brilliant in goal,
The night came down and the Trophy came up,
Finally we'd lifted our Cup,
On the streets of Leth'slavania...
Kylaai has fallen, we're victorious,
Powers' Great Army is glorious,
So lift it high, that silver trophy you kiss,
And we'll go back home with a Cup like this,
On the streets of Leth'slavania...