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socialism isn't what american media depicts it as. Socialism is an ideology that consists purely of state ownership of all industry :)
Orennica, The belacian states, and Ostrovskiy
Belac fits the definition of socialism, and I also know what socialism is.
yeah but "1950s communist america"?
The belacian states and Ostrovskiy
1950's socialist america i meant. i messed up words. it happens.
i mean... it kind of is. same look on life, just in a socialist perspective
ROUND 4, MATCH 1
Ostrovskiy vs Buewye
*The fight for the top spot in this competition is still wide open. Ostrovskiy need a win here to stay competitive, and a loss for either side may prove disastrous to dreams of finishing top of the table. Expect a good match here today.*
Match Report:
9 mins - Ostrovskiy have the first score of the match, a well-worked try! No conversion forthcoming, so the score is 5 - 0.
14 mins - Ostrovskiy further their lead with a penalty. 8 - 0.
21 mins - Buewye are finally in this game, as a penalty puts them five behind. 8 - 3.
40 mins - A slow first half, but one demonstrating the quality of both sides. Second half to come.
53 mins - It's taken almost an hour, but Buewye have a try! It's converted well, they take the lead. 8 - 10.
61 mins - Buewye stretch their lead with a penalty. 8 - 13. Is the game slipping away from the hosts?
68 mins - Given a chance to reduce the deficit, Ostrovskiy take a penalty. 11 - 13.
71 mins - I don't believe it! Ostrovskiy take the lead with a penalty! It's anyone's game here this afternoon. 14 - 13.
74 mins - Yet another twist, as a drop goal allows Buewye to reassert their lead. 14 - 16.
78 mins - As if this game could get any more interesting, Ostrovsky score a try! A beautiful one-man effort by Karkov to surely put this game out of reach of Buewye, who are looking extremely frustrated with that defensive lapse. It's converted well, and that's time! 21 - 16.
80 mins - A real game for the ages, there won't be a sober Ostrovskian Rugby Fan in the entire country tonight - they are right back in this tournament. Stay tuned for the other matchups.
MATCH RESULT: OST 21 - 16 BUE
Buewye, Orennica, The belacian states, and Ostrovskiy
ROUND 4, MATCH 2
Brett Stanford vs Orennica
*As the stadium fills up, there's an air of anticipation here. Brett Stanford fans are desperate for a win in this competition. Orennica is right on the precipice of the top end of this year's leaders.*
7 mins - The first try of the match goes to Orennica, who convert well and take an early lead. 0 - 7.
11 mins - Orennica stretch their lead with a penalty under the sticks. 0 - 10.
20 mins - Brett Stanford hope to end their poor start with a penalty and reset their mindsets. 3 - 10.
24 mins - A second penalty for Brett Stanford thins the lead to within a score. 6 - 10.
29 mins - And score they do! Brett Stanford have a try, and take the lead! The conversion is missed, we'll see how costly that error may be. 11 - 10.
36 mins - Orennica looking to go into the second half ahead, a penalty makes it 11 - 13.
40 mins - This is anybody's game, Brett Stanford have outdone themselves to hold this half. Orennica are going to need to turn on the gas to have a convincing victory here.
53 mins - After a slow start to this half, Orennica stretch their lead with a penalty. 11 - 16.
55 mins - The game is turning into a world-cup style kicking battle, as Brett Stanford score another penalty. 14 - 16.
62 mins - Orennica are over for a second try! How important will that prove to be with less than 20 minutes to play? Converted well, to boos from the crowd. 14 - 23.
72 mins - Brett Stanford respond with a try! This is as close as they come! 8 minutes to play, and the conversion makes it 21 - 23.
74 mins - Unbelievable! Brett Stanford are ahead with a penalty! 24 - 23! Incredible!
79 mins - Cool as a cucumber, nerves of steel, a long-range drop goal seals the match for Orennica. 24 - 26 is the final score.
80 mins - Brett Stanford's failed conversion in the first half cost them this match. Nevertheless, this was a scintillating game with more action than anyone bargained for.
MATCH RESULT: BRE 24 - 26 ORE
Buewye, Orennica, and Ostrovskiy
ROUND 4, MATCH 3.
*This is a big one. Both teams have the ability to claim the top of the table in this match, and both teams are on excellent recent form. The Belacian home crowd is buzzing, but their is no shortage of Aussandrisian fans who have made the journey this evening. Expect a loud one. If this game is anything like the quality of the first two today, we are in for an absolute treat.*
11 mins - What a tense opening passage, with over ten minutes of continual play. The forwards look knackered already, but Aussandries has the opening penalty. 0 - 3.
17 mins - The crowd erupts for Belacian State's first score! Penalty! 3 - 3.
24 mins - Belacian States take the lead with a penalty! Yanure's form in this competition has been exemplary. 6 - 3.
25 mins - A high tackle gives Belacian States a yellow card. Penalty is kicked to the corner.
26 mins - It's a try! Aussandries score and retake the lead, in what could be a decisive moment in this first half! 6 - 10, after conversion.
31 mins - Incredible! Aussandries score again. This game is opening up, Belacian States need this halftime to recuperate, if they can hang on. The yellow card runs out in 4 minutes. Converted once again, this lead is opening up. 6 - 17.
40 mins - The scoreline does not quite reflect the quality of the Belacian game. If anything, they've looked dominant for most of the open play of this match. Nevertheless, Aussandries capitalised well on the yellow card, and maintain a lead.
42 mins - Straight out of the gate, Belacian States have a long-awaited try! The conversion is missed, however. 11 - 17.
56 mins - It's a penalty! Belacian states are right back in this game! 14 - 17.
71 mins - Belacian States score another penalty! Despite the disastrous yellow card in the first half, the teams are level! 17 - 17.
80 mins - Aussandries has a chance to take the lead with a penalty. The clock is in the red. The kick is lined up, and I DON'T BELIEVE IT IT'S HIT THE POST! THE GAME IS A DRAW! WHAT AN END TO AN UNBELIEVABLE MATCH!
MATCH RESULT: BEL 17 - 17 AUS
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
Who would've thought the competition would be this open as we wait for the final round of games? Five of our Six competitors can still, unbelievably, take the crown. Orennica sits at the top of the table, but a single-point lead is not going to be enough to survive a potential loss when they face the current second position, Aussandries. However, a (somewhat unlikely) bonus point win against Aussandries would secure the trophy for the Orennicans. It should be noted that Orennica have not gotten a bonus point win against Aussandries away in over a decade... Similarly, the match-up between Belacian States and Buewye promises to add an extra layer of spice to the proceedings, with both teams on incredible form throughout this competition. Ostrovskiy arguably has the easiest match-up, and a bonus point win against Brett Stanford would put them in really good stead to take home the trophy. Brett Stanford may not be able to win the tournament, but an upset could add yet another layer of entertainment to this incredible competition.
Also up for grabs is the Narkasus Cup, the annual match-up between Aussandries and Orennica, which currently is held in Brecknell Chiefs' home stadium.
Buewye, Orennica, The belacian states, and Ostrovskiy
Incredible! Great game, well played Aussandries!
Buewye, Aussandries, Orennica, and Ostrovskiy
Looking forward to it! We will be turning Sawanga blue and red 🏉
Buewye, Aussandries, Orennica, and Ostrovskiy
Nail-biting stuff! best of luck old chap
Buewye, Aussandries, The belacian states, and Ostrovskiy
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Orennica and Ostrovskiy
FINAL ROUND, MATCH 1
The hotly anticipated moment is now! The Slide Nations is coming to an end, with the trophy still up for grabs for five different teams! Our first, exciting match-up is Ostrovskiy vs Brett Stanford. Arguably the easiest fixture for Ostrovskiy, a win here puts them in good stead for this competition. A draw will not be sufficient. Brett Stanford are looking for anything positive to take away from this year's competition and are hoping to cause an upset here this evening, but an away victory is relatively far-fetched for a team coming off of four successive losses.
Ostrovskiy vs Brett Stanford
9 mins - Brett Stanford break the deadline and are first on the scoreboard with a penalty. 0 - 3.
13 mins - A defensive lapse allows Ostrovskiy through for the opening try of the match! It's converted well, 7 - 3.
15 mins - Ostrovskiy stretch their lead with a penalty. 10 - 3.
33 mins - An impressive display of a new attacking move from Brett Stanford looks incredibly dangerous! It's a try! Converted comfortably, 10 - 10.
40 mins - HALF TIME - We're all square here at half time, anyone who expected a thrashing is in for a shock! Fans around the world will be glued to their screens this afternoon, as we await the second half. Brett Stanford is displaying a much improved performance, but Ostrovskiy is playing solidly and are hoping that they can do enough to get ahead...
46 mins - No one expected this! Brett Stanford score again! It's converted too, they take a seven point lead with less than half the match to play! 10 - 17.
57 mins - A response from Ostrovskiy! This one is going to go right to the wire. Converted well, 17 - 17.
65 mins - Brett Stanford are back in the lead! A penalty puts them three points in the clear, with fifteen minutes to hold the lead! 17 - 20.
73 mins - It's a try! Ostrovskiy scores again! But wait - the conversion is missed! This is still anyone's game as another penalty would seal the game! 22 - 20.
78 mins - Brett Stanford have a chance to go in front with a long range penalty. The tension is palpable, as he lines up the shot.... It sails right! He's missed! Groans from the away fans, cheers from the rest of the stadium!
80 mins - FULL TIME - Ostrovskiy secure a narrow win over Brett Stanford, 22 - 20, and fans will be watching the rest of this evening's matches with baited breath, as the lack of bonus point means they can only secure the trophy if both the matches later result in draws! Brett Stanford have officially lost every match they played this year, some serious discussions will need to happen at home...
MATCH RESULT: OST 22 - 20 BRE
Buewye, Orennica, The belacian states, and Ostrovskiy
FINAL ROUND, MATCH 2
Buewye vs Belacian States
Both of these nations need a win to stand any chance of taking home the trophy. The tournament sits on a knife's edge, and this match is set to be an exciting one!
2 mins - This game starts strong with a try for Belacian States already! Incredible! It's converted. 0 - 7.
6 mins - Buewye gets a yellow card! They are not going to be happy with that, time to turn on the defensive effort... penalty is kicked to the corner to set up a line-out
8 mins - Belacian States are over again! How costly is this yellow card going to be for Buewye?! Converted, 0 - 14.
16 mins - Disaster for Buewye, two tries have now been scored in the yellow-card period! Converted again, this lead is massive after less than twenty minutes! 0 - 21.
34 mins - It's taken more than half an hour, but Buewye finally have a score, a beautiful try, converted well, reduces the deficit. 7 - 21.
40 mins - HALF TIME- Buewye have looked very strong in the periods with their full complement of players on the field, but the opening score and yellow card have massively damaged their chances here...
46 mins - Belacian States are the first on the scoreboard in this second half, with a penalty. 7 - 24.
49 mins - Buewye strikes back with a penalty, the deficit is back down to fourteen points. 10 - 24.
55 mins - Buewye score another penalty, slowly closing down on Belacian States. Will it be enough, or should they be risking going to the corner? 13 - 24.
63 mins - Buewye reduce the deficit once again, with another penalty. The gap has narrowed to just eight points, but it's still beyond a try... 16 - 24.
69 mins - Buewye finally have a second try! They convert, bringing the scores back as close as they've been in this scintillating contest. 23 - 24.
73 mins - Buewye take another penalty, to put them in front! Spectacular game management. Anyone criticising their decisions to slot over easy points in the start of the second half must be eating their words now! 26 - 24.
77 mins - THERE'S ANOTHER TWIST! Belacian States are over for their fourth try! That's a bonus point there! How important will this be for the match? How important for the competition? It's converted too! This isn't looking good for Buewye. 26 - 31.
80 mins - FULL TIME - A tragic match for Buewye fans, a real chance for Belacian States to come home with the trophy, as they rise to the top of the table! Buewye, Ostrovskiy, and Brett Stanford are now all officially out of contention for the win this year.
MATCH RESULT: BUE 26 - 31 BEL
Buewye, Orennica, The belacian states, and Ostrovskiy
Out of curiosity, is the silver still possible for Ostrovskiy?
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Aussandries and Orennica
I think I'm going to keep everyone in suspense for a little while before simulating the final game of this year's tournament.
In the meantime, how can the top teams win?
Orennica: Orennica is guaranteed to win with a bonus point win over Aussandries, which would put them just a single tournament point ahead of Belacian States.
They can also take home the trophy if they defeat Aussandries with a score margin of nine, which would win them the league by points difference.
Aussandries: Only a bonus point win for Aussandries can beat Belacian States' position in the table. An ordinary win would put them a point behind the Belacian States.
Belacian States: Belacian States have played all their games this season, but have a few routes to victory still:
1) A draw between Aussandries and Orennica
2) Aussandries beats Orennica without a bonus point
3) Orennica beats Aussandries with a margin of less than eight points
Buewye, Orennica, The belacian states, and Ostrovskiy
unfortunately, not quite, due to points difference. I think you are guaranteed top three though?
Buewye, Orennica, The belacian states, and Ostrovskiy
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