From the Cup Round 5 thread it looks like there is a record number of BigSoccer HT Teams in Round 6, with several teams making their first appearance! I'm playing Necroballers of IV.46, a decent team but not as good as my 5th Round opponent. I'm hoping for a victory and a 3rd straight appearance in Cup Round 7 - and hopefully a damn home game!
I've got the Fantasy Soccer Team, a last place dIV side, in the 6th rd. this is another winnable game and my third home game, some nice cash. years of underachieving is paying off
I drew Nomads, yet another team that should be able to beat me on their ground. I don't expect them to duck like my round 5 opponent did, though, so this should be it for me unless I manage to pull a rabbit out of a hat.
I'm going to lose. No doubt in my mind. I drew South Bay Saints of II.4 and they have a walkover on Sunday against G's Goons. Oh well, I beat teams from both IV and III so I'm happy with this season's cup run.
real new york plays Dark Shadows from III.2. they're a counterattacking team with some national team-like defensive stats. from their last cup game: Tactic: Counter-attacks Tactic skill: supernatural Right Defence: supernatural (very high) Central Defence: magical (very high) Left Defence: extra-terrestrial (high) uh, hopefully i can get a special event or two, or i'm gonna get shut out.
The River Rats for me, if he plays his first team, I likely don't stand much of a chance, if I wanna stay in IV this season I need to start concintrating on league.
Back to cup round 6 for the 3rd time in the last 4 seasons. Up against Prahova Dogs, a middling DIV team. Good midfield, but not much else. Should be a winner.
the Dogs are in my series, I think you've got them pegged. I actually play him on the road in the league this weekend, I'm curious where he puts his priorities...
His priorities for this week: pain, lots of pain! I'll should have all my starters, barring an injury/suspension. Plus I plan to PIC this weekend. Plan to focus on the league/cup/both?
Back into Round 6 after a 2 season absence, and a win would put me in round 7 for the first time in 9 seasons. I got Tigers Death FC, whom I think MotSed his last cup match, so I'm hoping I should be in good shape to Normal and win.
well Brian he throttled me 6-1 in the league at his place with a brilliant midfield...since its 2 full levels above anything he's done maybe he MOTS'd. I'm concentrating on the cup but to drop a 1-6 decision with an excellent midfield on the road kills me. Being in the top dIV is fun!
wow. just checked out defense ranks at akickku, and Dark Shadows actually have the strongest defense in the nation. now i want to score one just for bragging rights. i'm so gonna lose.
I wondered if you had PIC'd and taken a dive for the cup, tough loss when he didnt out-hat you by that much.. I'm not too surprised he can put up that level mid and it's possible that wasn't a MOTS. He put up a outstanding-high on the road a few weeks back, considering his rates since I'm not sure that outstanding was a MOTS. Either way, I'm not going to risk it and PIC after seeing that brill midfield.
you know I didnt PIC cause I thought I could slug out a road draw...yeah losing 1-6 when the HS was that close sucks big time. He does seem like a one-trick pony if you could match that midfield.
All these BS'ers in round 6 and it's so quiet in here... 125196659 15 mins in and just as quiet in my match, very nice 75000 crowd at my opponents place
hope he didn't celebrate. i'm also down 1-0. he's missed two counterattacks and scored on a normal chance. i'll need a special event to score.
Went up 2-0 and wondered if I could run away with this one, then he answers in the 34th to get back within one...*fingers crossed im not getting killed on possession* edit - only giving up possession 48 - 52..very good sign. hattrick gods don't fail me now...
I'm tied 1-1, and surprisingly giving up possession. He has a 56% advantage. Guess maybe a PIC wasn't the greatest idea. LSD Chicago makes it 3-1, good guys.
down 1-0 at the half with 59% possession. my opponent had two counterattacks go to his empty wing and missed a long shot, but scored on a regular chance through the center. come on winger + head!