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Aussandries, Orennica, The belacian states, and Ostrovskiy
FINAL ROUND, FINAL MATCH
There's a real air of anticipation as the teams jog onto the pitch, for this, the final match of the Slide Nations Cup. The stakes couldn't be higher, and it's just started to rain here at the Brecknell International Stadium. Looking round the stadium, the tension is undeniable. Three nations' fates come down to those 30 men on the field now. From the number of Orennican fans in the stadium, you'd think we were playing this match in neutral ground. The rivalry between these two teams has been well documented, and today's match not only decides the tournament, but also the owners of the Narkasus Cup.
A quick word from the Belacian State's hero of this tournmanet Bart Karkov... (interview about tension and national pride etc etc... "I know that all of our fans back home will be watching, i'll be on the edge of my seat all match."
0 mins - The match is underway.
3 mins - Orennica are the clear winners of the opening exchange, and in a game where every point will count, how important is that going to be? A penalty, 0 - 3.
8 mins - Aussandries are not to be outdone, they demonstrate the pure power of their legendary forwards pack to maul it from a lineout, giving up the opportunity to take the easy points. It's converted well, 7 - 3.
12 mins - The lead established, Aussandries kicks a penalty over the sticks, and it's 10 - 3.
17 mins - Orennica are playing it safe, and relying on their incredibly well disciplined fly-half, who scores another penalty, bringing the game back within a try. 10 - 6.
40 mins - HALF TIME - No more scores in this first half, but oh my was there a lot of action nonetheless. It's safe to say that the teams are almost perfectly balanced. Aussandries' forwards are overpowering Orennican scrums, mauling well and winning collisions and turnovers. However, every time the Orennican backs get the ball, they seem incredibly dangerous. Multiple try attempts have been foiled by intensive defensive sets. Those men out their must be exhausted, but we have another half to play yet. Aussandries hold the narrowest of leads, 10 - 6.
46 mins - Orennica have an incredible start to their second half, as one of their elaborate back moves finally comes off! It's converted well too by the man who can't miss, Manlin himself. 10 - 13
53 mins - Aussandries are on the board for the first time in this half, bringing the scores back level with a penalty kick. We're all square here at 13 - 13.
61 mins - Incredibly, Manlin slots over another penalty - how costly is the lax Aussandrisian discipline going to be? 13 - 16.
71 mins - Aussandries are over for another try! Incredible, their forwards pack really are something to be behold! Oh no, but the conversion is fluffed and heads to the left of the post! They are just two points ahead with another nine minutes to go. This must be the most tense game I've ever witnessed. 18 - 16.
80 mins - The crowd is silent, Orennica have the ball but are all the way in their own half. As the phases tick up, and the forwards trying to generate any forward momentum to try and find a way to allow a drop-goal...
84 mins - We're four minutes into the red, and still Orennica have the ball, with not a single mista - Oh that's a line break! A beautiful offload sends the centre through! WHAT A TACKLE he's smashed by Aussandrisian full-back Burns... Orennica secures the ball, though, and are now within the Aussadnries half.
87 mins - After over 40 phases, and seven minutes of dead time, the ball comes back for Manlin, the man who can't miss, from 46 metres...
He hits the ball cleanly...
It's soaring towards the posts....
It's going to fall short?
NO IT HITS THE CROSSBAR AND BOUNCES OVER! ORENNICA HAVE WON! THAT'S AN INCREDIBLE MOMENT! THE SCORE IS 18 - 19! WHO WOULD'VE THOUGHT? HE IS GOING TO BE THE LEAST POPULAR MAN IN AUSSANDRIES RIGHT NOW!
Nevertheless, the drop goal isn't enough to secure the competition for Orennica, they will, incredibly, come second in this tournament on points difference, BELACIAN STATES ARE THE SLIDE NATIONS CHAMPIONS FOR THE FIRST TIME IN OVER 20 YEARS!
WHAT A GAME! WHAT A TOURNAMENT!
MATCH RESULT: AUS 18 - 19 ORE
(Table and final results posted soon)
Buewye, Orennica, The belacian states, and Ostrovskiy
Nation |
W |
D |
L |
BP |
PD |
P |
Belacian States |
3 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
14 |
16 |
Orennica |
3 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
7 |
16 |
Ostrovskiy |
3 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
-3 |
14 |
Aussandries |
2 |
1 |
2 |
2 |
16 |
12 |
Buewye |
2 |
0 |
3 |
3 |
1 |
11 |
Brett Stanford |
0 |
0 |
5 |
4 |
-25 |
4 |
Round 1: 29/11/22
AUS v OST 25 - 15
ORE v BEL 3 - 10
BUE v BRE 43 - 22
Round 2: 30/11/22
OST V ORE 17 - 17
BUE V AUS 11 - 10
BRE V BEL 29 - 31
Round 3: 01/12/22
ORE V BUE 36 - 25
BEL V OST 15 - 18
AUS V BRE 16 - 9
Round 4: 02/12/22
OST V BUE 21 - 16
BRE V ORE 24 - 26
BEL V AUS 17 - 17
Round 5: 03/12/22
OST V BRE 22 - 20
BUE V BEL 26 - 31
AUS V ORE 18 - 19
Final table, and all results. Hope everyone enjoyed this five-day simulation, and apologies for anyone disappointed in the result (like me!) but the simulation is unbiased (even if it may not seem like it to poor Brett Stanford, honestly that's the worst luck I've ever seen XD).
Nation |
W |
D |
L |
BP |
PD |
P |
Belacian States |
3 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
14 |
16 |
Orennica |
3 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
7 |
16 |
Ostrovskiy |
3 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
-3 |
14 |
Aussandries |
2 |
1 |
2 |
2 |
16 |
12 |
Buewye |
2 |
0 |
3 |
3 |
1 |
11 |
Brett Stanford |
0 |
0 |
5 |
4 |
-25 |
4 |
Buewye, Orennica, The belacian states, and Ostrovskiy
Uh, I might be dumb, but isn't this a tie between Belac and Ostrovskiy? Also thx for running the simul.
how so? :)
i mean belac and orennica, both with 16 points.
They are, so the tie goes to points difference (PD column, points scored vs points conceeded)
Orennica, The belacian states, and Ostrovskiy
Got it, thx!
Aussandries, Orennica, and The belacian states
What a fantastic match!! And expertly commentated too ;)
The ending had me on the edge of my seat - particularly reminiscent of a certain Ireland-France match if I recall it correctly!
So proud of the Orennican team but I'd also like to congratulate The belacian states on a narrow but well-deserved victory, as well as all the other teams that participated in the league - what a season it's been! We look forward to playing again next time
Buewye, Aussandries, The belacian states, and Ostrovskiy
Thanks for your kind words!
And yes apologies for a little bit of embellishment in the commentary hehe (for people who don’t know the reference, Ireland vs france 2018 have a watch of the last few minutes it’s insane)
Buewye, Orennica, The belacian states, and Ostrovskiy
Absolute SCENES, come on Belac
Buewye, Aussandries, Orennica, and Ostrovskiy
Tears in my eyes, absolutely incredible. A day many Belacians never thought they would see. Belacians will be partying tonight throughout the nation.
Buewye, Aussandries, Orennica, Ostrovskiy, and 1 otherArnelle
Rafe Atihwe has declared Monday a national holiday. He will also give the rugby team an official reception at the Hlôvixtu - the first non-football sports team to have this honour in 16 years.
Buewye, Aussandries, Orennica, Ostrovskiy, and 1 otherArnelle
... Belacians take sports seriously, don't they?
Aussandries, Orennica, The belacian states, and Arnelle
It's great to have a Slide Countries equivalent of that incredible moment
Aussandries, The belacian states, Ostrovskiy, and Arnelle
how are belacian heads this morning XD
Buewye, Orennica, The belacian states, and Ostrovskiy
Drunk as f**k
Buewye and Aussandries
question for you yanks. Those of you under 21, do you drink anyway?
Buewye, Orennica, and Ostrovskiy
Surely they do, I mean its not like we stick to 18....
Aussandries, Orennica, and Ostrovskiy
yeah but we're british aint we drinking is our culture
Orennica, The belacian states, and Ostrovskiy
I'm not saying I do or promote doing illegal things on Nationstates. There's your answer.
bless you, drinking illegally just isn't a big deal in the UK at all...
Orennica and Ostrovskiy
im technically allowed for religious reasons. but y'know. i dont like alcohol anyway. my taste buds arent adults yet.
Aussandries, Orennica, and The glorious state of corbyn
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