Silver Road and Golden Stripes, Yet Another Football TL
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Group A: Belgium, Chile, Ivory Coast, Scotland
Group B: England, Slovakia, Uruguay, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Group C: Portugal, Spain, Albania, Denmark
Group D: Germany, Netherlands, Iceland, Russia
Group E: Romania, Italy, Switzerland, United States
Group F: Argentina, Croatia, Czech Republic, Ukraine
Group G: Brazil, Wales, France, Ghana
Group H: Colombia, Austria, Algeria, Mexico
Group B: England, Slovakia, Uruguay, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Group C: Portugal, Spain, Albania, Denmark
Group D: Germany, Netherlands, Iceland, Russia
Group E: Romania, Italy, Switzerland, United States
Group F: Argentina, Croatia, Czech Republic, Ukraine
Group G: Brazil, Wales, France, Ghana
Group H: Colombia, Austria, Algeria, Mexico
Group A: Belgium and Ivory Coast
Group B: Uruguay and England
Group C: Portugal and Denmark
Group D: Germany and The Netherlands
Group E: Italy and the United States
Group F: Croatia and Argentina
Group G: France and Ghana
Group H: Colombia and Mexico
Group B: Uruguay and England
Group C: Portugal and Denmark
Group D: Germany and The Netherlands
Group E: Italy and the United States
Group F: Croatia and Argentina
Group G: France and Ghana
Group H: Colombia and Mexico
Interlude: World Challenge 2015
The World Challenge returned to Japan as the hosts wouldn't be the best-placed Asian team, losing that slot to Iran. This would cost the titleholders as they would be straight-up eliminated by New Zealand. The New Zealanders continued their incredible run by defeating the Ivory Coast after extra time, while Mexico defeated Iran. No luck for the Ivorian Elephants as they would get annihilated in the match for fifth place. No surprise for New Zealand who would get destroyed in the Semi-Final against Argentina, while Belgium paid the price of their inexperience in extra time by losing to Mexico. The Belgian squad wouldn't be able to beat New Zealand either, who snatched third place out of the Red Devil's reach. The final saw two evenly matched teams, until Mexico pushed through in extra time to grab an international win, their second FIFA title, after the FIFA Cup in 1975.
Mexico's Chicharito scores the winning goal for Mexico during extra time, after 110 minutes of play
Mexico's Chicharito scores the winning goal for Mexico during extra time, after 110 minutes of play
Groups A-D 2015-16
Scotland impressed everyone yet again. Despite being put into a tough group, the Scots managed to clear it quite easily, qualifying as first seed over favorites Belgium, who didn't put in as good a performance as expected, the Red Devils only finishing second in the group, over the Ivory Coast and Chile.
Disappointment was however in line for England. As Uruguay took first in Group B, the Three Lions were unable to match Bosnia in points for second, and ended up taking third right over Slovakia. At least they'd be able to have a shot at the World League.
No such problems for Portugal and Spain, though. Big favorites of Group C, the Iberian squads easily took the top two positions, leaving Albania and Denmark to battle for scraps, with Albania winning out and getting the World League slot.
Big shocker in Group D as first timers Iceland shocked Germany despite only getting one out of the possible six points in their confrontations. However, since they upset the Netherlands twice, and Germany's record against the Dutch was as bad as it gets, Iceland took first while Germany had to settle for second. The Netherlands wouldn't even get to the World League, as Russia took that slot.
England and Slovakia in action in Group B
Transfer to World League:
Ivory Coast (29), vs United Arab Emirates
England (8), vs Cameroon
Albania (8), vs Jamaica
Russia (10), vs Australia
Disappointment was however in line for England. As Uruguay took first in Group B, the Three Lions were unable to match Bosnia in points for second, and ended up taking third right over Slovakia. At least they'd be able to have a shot at the World League.
No such problems for Portugal and Spain, though. Big favorites of Group C, the Iberian squads easily took the top two positions, leaving Albania and Denmark to battle for scraps, with Albania winning out and getting the World League slot.
Big shocker in Group D as first timers Iceland shocked Germany despite only getting one out of the possible six points in their confrontations. However, since they upset the Netherlands twice, and Germany's record against the Dutch was as bad as it gets, Iceland took first while Germany had to settle for second. The Netherlands wouldn't even get to the World League, as Russia took that slot.
England and Slovakia in action in Group B
Transfer to World League:
Ivory Coast (29), vs United Arab Emirates
England (8), vs Cameroon
Albania (8), vs Jamaica
Russia (10), vs Australia
Groups E-H 2015-16
Italy stood their ground as favorites in Group E, topping the group quite handily, securing first seed. Disappointment was in line for Switzerland, only third, and the US, in a slump in these years, who finished fourth. Romania took advantage of this and hoisted their way to a Round of 16 appearance.
Finalists Argentina would completely fall apart. Despite a good World Challenge, the Albiceleste would fall short in an easy group, not even managing to snag a World League spot, occupied by the Czech Republic. Underdogs Ukraine and Croatia would instead advance to the Round of 16.
France and Brazil both easily advanced in their group, squashing any opposition. While Wales were hyped up after winning two World Leagues, they completely fell flat as Ghana took third, sending the Welsh packing.
Titleholders Colombia would manage to top their group, while World Challenge winners Mexico completely fell short once more. No luck for Algeria either, as Austria made their return in the Nations League Round of 16 for the first time since the 1980s.
Switzerland and Romania battle for a spot in the Round of 16 in Group E
Transfer to World League:
Switzerland (27), vs Costa Rica
Czech Republic (7), vs Uzbekistan
Ghana (31), vs Bolivia
Algeria (26), vs Senegal
Round of 16:
Belgium v France (Gent/Lyon)
Brazil v Iceland (Porto Alegre/Reykjavik)
Austria v Uruguay (Vienna/Montevideo (Campeon del Siglo))
Romania v Scotland (Bucharest/Glasgow (Hampden))
Croatia v Italy (Zagreb/Rome)
Bosnia and Herzegovina v Spain (Sarajevo/Madrid (Vicente Calderon))
Germany v Ukraine (Monchengladbach/Kyiv)
Portugal v Colombia (Lisbon (Jose Alvalade)/Medellin)
Finalists Argentina would completely fall apart. Despite a good World Challenge, the Albiceleste would fall short in an easy group, not even managing to snag a World League spot, occupied by the Czech Republic. Underdogs Ukraine and Croatia would instead advance to the Round of 16.
France and Brazil both easily advanced in their group, squashing any opposition. While Wales were hyped up after winning two World Leagues, they completely fell flat as Ghana took third, sending the Welsh packing.
Titleholders Colombia would manage to top their group, while World Challenge winners Mexico completely fell short once more. No luck for Algeria either, as Austria made their return in the Nations League Round of 16 for the first time since the 1980s.
Switzerland and Romania battle for a spot in the Round of 16 in Group E
Transfer to World League:
Switzerland (27), vs Costa Rica
Czech Republic (7), vs Uzbekistan
Ghana (31), vs Bolivia
Algeria (26), vs Senegal
Round of 16:
Belgium v France (Gent/Lyon)
Brazil v Iceland (Porto Alegre/Reykjavik)
Austria v Uruguay (Vienna/Montevideo (Campeon del Siglo))
Romania v Scotland (Bucharest/Glasgow (Hampden))
Croatia v Italy (Zagreb/Rome)
Bosnia and Herzegovina v Spain (Sarajevo/Madrid (Vicente Calderon))
Germany v Ukraine (Monchengladbach/Kyiv)
Portugal v Colombia (Lisbon (Jose Alvalade)/Medellin)
Belgium v France
Brazil v Iceland
Austria v Uruguay
Romania v Scotland
Croatia v Italy
Bosnia and Herzegovina v Spain
Germany v Ukraine
Portugal v Colombia
Brazil v Iceland
Austria v Uruguay
Romania v Scotland
Croatia v Italy
Bosnia and Herzegovina v Spain
Germany v Ukraine
Portugal v Colombia
Belgium v France (Gent/Lyon)
Brazil v Iceland (Porto Alegre/Reykjavik)
Austria v Uruguay (Vienna/Montevideo (Campeon del Siglo))
Romania v Scotland (Bucharest/Glasgow (Hampden))
Croatia v Italy (Zagreb/Rome)
Bosnia and Herzegovina v Spain (Sarajevo/Madrid (Vicente Calderon))
Germany v Ukraine (Monchengladbach/Kyiv)
Portugal v Colombia (Lisbon (Jose Alvalade)/Medellin)
Brazil v Iceland (Porto Alegre/Reykjavik)
Austria v Uruguay (Vienna/Montevideo (Campeon del Siglo))
Romania v Scotland (Bucharest/Glasgow (Hampden))
Croatia v Italy (Zagreb/Rome)
Bosnia and Herzegovina v Spain (Sarajevo/Madrid (Vicente Calderon))
Germany v Ukraine (Monchengladbach/Kyiv)
Portugal v Colombia (Lisbon (Jose Alvalade)/Medellin)
I predict:
Belgium v France
Brazil v Iceland
Austria v Uruguay
Romania v Scotland
Croatia v Italy
Bosnia and Herzegovina v Spain
Germany v Ukraine
Portugal v Colombia
Belgium v France
Brazil v Iceland
Austria v Uruguay
Romania v Scotland
Croatia v Italy
Bosnia and Herzegovina v Spain
Germany v Ukraine
Portugal v Colombia
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Round of 16 2015-16
Three South American squads would enter the Round of 16 and none would make it out. Brazil were the first ones out, as Iceland pulled off a massive upset, defeating Brazil 2-0 at home. A day later, Austria defeated Uruguay 4-1 in Montevideo to complete the second upset of the week. The week after, Colombia were also eliminated on away goals, after their draw to Portugal. The other European nations, the favorites anyways, all made it out. France won their combat with Belgium, while Romania eliminated Scotland. Croatia came close to upsetting Italy, but weren't able to score in Rome, while Spain beat Bosnia without much difficulty. Finally, Germany easily defeated Ukraine to make it to an all-European last 8.
Icelandic celebrations after their win over Brazil
Unknown 6
Choc 6
Rennse 4
Matthew 6
Red 4
Quarter-Finals:
France v Iceland (Paris/Reykjavik)
Austria v Romania (Linz/Craiova)
Italy v Spain (Rome/Madrid (Santiago Bernabeu))
Germany v Portugal (Wolfsburg/Porto)
Icelandic celebrations after their win over Brazil
Unknown 6
Choc 6
Rennse 4
Matthew 6
Red 4
Quarter-Finals:
France v Iceland (Paris/Reykjavik)
Austria v Romania (Linz/Craiova)
Italy v Spain (Rome/Madrid (Santiago Bernabeu))
Germany v Portugal (Wolfsburg/Porto)
I predict:
France vs. Iceland
Austria vs. Romania
Italy vs. Spain
Germany vs. Portugal
France vs. Iceland
Austria vs. Romania
Italy vs. Spain
Germany vs. Portugal
France v Iceland (Paris/Reykjavik)
Austria v Romania (Linz/Craiova)
Italy v Spain (Rome/Madrid (Santiago Bernabeu))
Germany v Portugal (Wolfsburg/Porto)
Austria v Romania (Linz/Craiova)
Italy v Spain (Rome/Madrid (Santiago Bernabeu))
Germany v Portugal (Wolfsburg/Porto)
Quarter-Finals 2015-16
The Icelandic dream continued in the Quarter-finals. After losing their first game once more, Iceland took advantage of their only goal scored in Paris to win out their confrontation in Iceland 1-0, knocking out France and advacing to play Romania, who defeated Austria despite also losing their initial game. For the lower bracket, confrontations were close as well as favorites clashed. Spain got rid of Italy after a draw, then a win got them through to the Semi-Finals, while Germany knocked out Portugal after two wins, both of them obtained after a gruelling struggle.
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Spain and Italy clash in Rome as La Rioja triumphs again.
Choc 2 (8)
Red 1 (5)
Unknown 3 (9)
Matthew 2 (8)
Rennse 2 (6)
Semi-Finals:
Iceland v Romania (Reykjavik/Bucharest)
Spain v Germany (Barcelona/Munich)
Spain and Italy clash in Rome as La Rioja triumphs again.
Choc 2 (8)
Red 1 (5)
Unknown 3 (9)
Matthew 2 (8)
Rennse 2 (6)
Semi-Finals:
Iceland v Romania (Reykjavik/Bucharest)
Spain v Germany (Barcelona/Munich)