2020 tournament warm-up friendlies
2020 tournament warm-up friendlies
As with the annual January rush, plenty of teams will be organising pre-tournament friendlies ahead of this summer's Copa Apollonia, CiboTap, EMUs and Benacia Cup, so I've decided to make this thread as a means of avoiding any clashes in organisation and for any interested parties to find potential opponents!
This list will include all friendly matches (regardless of whether either side qualified for a tournament), but will exclude the play-off second legs and the Emerging Nations Cup.
The current confirmed schedule looks like this (feel free to add any organised matches I may have missed):
14th June
Kingdom of Coria 2-1 Elwynn
Phinbella 0-4 Senya
Srbozemska 1-1 Tiana
17th June
Senya 0-1 Sanama
21st June
Alduria 1-1 Florian Republic
Etourney 0-2 Lostisland
Kingdom of Coria 2-1 Craitland
Lamantia 2-2 Natopia
Mercury 2-0 Krasnarus
New Vaduz 2-0 Zandarijn
23rd June
Meckelnburgh 8-3 Two Martyrs
24th June
Senya 2-0 Talenore
28th June
Florian Republic 6-0 Etourney
Krasnarus 1-1 Craitland
Srbozemska 0-1 Lostisland
Calbion 1-0 Meckelnburgh
4th July
Alduria 1-1 Mercury
Florian Republic 3-0 New Sussex
Lamantia 1-0 Tiana
Senya 3-1 Natopia
Sanama 2-0 Talenore
8th July
Meckelnburgh 2-2 Tiana
22nd July
Sanama 1-2 Craitland
26th July
Mercury vs. Sanama
This list will include all friendly matches (regardless of whether either side qualified for a tournament), but will exclude the play-off second legs and the Emerging Nations Cup.
The current confirmed schedule looks like this (feel free to add any organised matches I may have missed):
14th June
Kingdom of Coria 2-1 Elwynn
Phinbella 0-4 Senya
Srbozemska 1-1 Tiana
17th June
Senya 0-1 Sanama
21st June
Alduria 1-1 Florian Republic
Etourney 0-2 Lostisland
Kingdom of Coria 2-1 Craitland
Lamantia 2-2 Natopia
Mercury 2-0 Krasnarus
New Vaduz 2-0 Zandarijn
23rd June
Meckelnburgh 8-3 Two Martyrs
24th June
Senya 2-0 Talenore
28th June
Florian Republic 6-0 Etourney
Krasnarus 1-1 Craitland
Srbozemska 0-1 Lostisland
Calbion 1-0 Meckelnburgh
4th July
Alduria 1-1 Mercury
Florian Republic 3-0 New Sussex
Lamantia 1-0 Tiana
Senya 3-1 Natopia
Sanama 2-0 Talenore
8th July
Meckelnburgh 2-2 Tiana
22nd July
Sanama 1-2 Craitland
Mercury vs. Sanama
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Kingdom of Coria 2-1 Craitland
21' - A. Mileusnić
24' - N. Ahčev
74' - W. Zóma
Craitland's second ever trip to Grandbay ended in a defeat as an impressive Corian side's game plan came to fruition. Two first-half goals in quick succession stunned the Craits, while a strong defensive display kept the hosts' grip on the victory throughout the second half, even after the deficit was halved by a stunning strike.
The result firmly establishes the Kingdom of Coria as a team to watch next month in the Copa Apollonia, while a defeat for Craitland isn't the best way they could begin preparing for August's Benacia Cup.
Kingdom of Coria 2-1 Craitland
21' - A. Mileusnić
24' - N. Ahčev
74' - W. Zóma
Craitland's second ever trip to Grandbay ended in a defeat as an impressive Corian side's game plan came to fruition. Two first-half goals in quick succession stunned the Craits, while a strong defensive display kept the hosts' grip on the victory throughout the second half, even after the deficit was halved by a stunning strike.
The result firmly establishes the Kingdom of Coria as a team to watch next month in the Copa Apollonia, while a defeat for Craitland isn't the best way they could begin preparing for August's Benacia Cup.
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New Vaduz 2-0 Zandarijn
16' - B. Großler
89' - C. Vogel
New Vaduz enacted revenge on fellow Craitish territory Zandarijn after last year's narrow World Cup group defeat with a friendly victory. Neither side was particularly impressive, but the Zandts wasted their few chances while New Vaduz made theirs count thanks to two accurate efforts on goal.
New Vaduz 2-0 Zandarijn
16' - B. Großler
89' - C. Vogel
New Vaduz enacted revenge on fellow Craitish territory Zandarijn after last year's narrow World Cup group defeat with a friendly victory. Neither side was particularly impressive, but the Zandts wasted their few chances while New Vaduz made theirs count thanks to two accurate efforts on goal.
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Etourney 0-2 Lostisland
75' - D. Takilov
80' - D. Takilov
Dmitry Takilov's two late headed goals were the difference maker for Lostisland as they overcame a stern Etournais test in the southern hemisphere. An evenly-matched game between two sides who will be major underdogs in their respective regional championships this summer, Lostisland's resilience shown could help them out against a trio of higher ranked teams, while Etourney will need to find goals from somewhere to challenge the likes of Birgeshir and North Antarctica to advance from their CiboTap group.
Etourney 0-2 Lostisland
75' - D. Takilov
80' - D. Takilov
Dmitry Takilov's two late headed goals were the difference maker for Lostisland as they overcame a stern Etournais test in the southern hemisphere. An evenly-matched game between two sides who will be major underdogs in their respective regional championships this summer, Lostisland's resilience shown could help them out against a trio of higher ranked teams, while Etourney will need to find goals from somewhere to challenge the likes of Birgeshir and North Antarctica to advance from their CiboTap group.
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Lamantia 2-2 Natopia
8' - J. Mawar
22' - S. Ebersbacher
59' - R. Frederiksen
65' - C. Alexander
Lamatia and Natopia played-out an eventful draw as part of their summer preparations with a goal apiece either side of the break. An early thumping effort from distance from defender Jonjo Mawar put the visitors ahead, but a lofted header from Sven Ebersbacher equalled the scoreboard midway through the first half. The Lamantians brought the game back into their control just before the hour with the elder Frederiksen brother curling home an audacious free-kick from a tight angle, but Cedric Alexander's break forward and finish through the 'keeper's legs minutes later again levelled things for good.
Neither a good nor bad result for either side, who are only separated by just two places in the FMF rankings, as both will be content to not take a loss with so little time left before their competitive obligations next month.
Lamantia 2-2 Natopia
8' - J. Mawar
22' - S. Ebersbacher
59' - R. Frederiksen
65' - C. Alexander
Lamatia and Natopia played-out an eventful draw as part of their summer preparations with a goal apiece either side of the break. An early thumping effort from distance from defender Jonjo Mawar put the visitors ahead, but a lofted header from Sven Ebersbacher equalled the scoreboard midway through the first half. The Lamantians brought the game back into their control just before the hour with the elder Frederiksen brother curling home an audacious free-kick from a tight angle, but Cedric Alexander's break forward and finish through the 'keeper's legs minutes later again levelled things for good.
Neither a good nor bad result for either side, who are only separated by just two places in the FMF rankings, as both will be content to not take a loss with so little time left before their competitive obligations next month.
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Senya 2-0 Talenore
35' Ƨinkœ Zvet
41' Kiket Volinsk
Senya beat Talenore 2-0 thanks to two goals towards the end of the first half. Zvet's low drive put the hosts infront before Kiket Volinsk doubled their advantage with a low shot inside the box, but Talenore regrouped at half-time and put together a very good defensive performance in the second half.
Senya 2-0 Talenore
35' Ƨinkœ Zvet
41' Kiket Volinsk
Senya beat Talenore 2-0 thanks to two goals towards the end of the first half. Zvet's low drive put the hosts infront before Kiket Volinsk doubled their advantage with a low shot inside the box, but Talenore regrouped at half-time and put together a very good defensive performance in the second half.
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Mercury 2-0 Krasnarus
44' - S. Rydberg
75' - E. Chúty (o.g.)
Mercury overcame Krasnarus by a two-goal margin for the second time in two meetings to continue their good vein of form ahead of the EMU Championships. After a 3-1 win in last year's World Cup, Confederations Cup winners Mercury were favourites, but met a well-organised Krasnarus team here. An eventual opener came just before the break after Stephen Rydberg finished off a passing move, while the second goal came through a cruel deflection off the visiting captain after Joe Foxon had headed a cross towards goal with just a quarter-hour to spare.
Mercury 2-0 Krasnarus
44' - S. Rydberg
75' - E. Chúty (o.g.)
Mercury overcame Krasnarus by a two-goal margin for the second time in two meetings to continue their good vein of form ahead of the EMU Championships. After a 3-1 win in last year's World Cup, Confederations Cup winners Mercury were favourites, but met a well-organised Krasnarus team here. An eventual opener came just before the break after Stephen Rydberg finished off a passing move, while the second goal came through a cruel deflection off the visiting captain after Joe Foxon had headed a cross towards goal with just a quarter-hour to spare.
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Krasnarus 1-1 Craitland
17' - M. Durmel (pen.)
43' - J.M. Juliaĵsen
Krasnarus made sure Craitland's mini-tour of Krasnocoria ended with little joy as they secured a draw in the visitors' milestone 250th ever match. Merku Durmel's penalty after the quarter-hour gave last year's World Cup quarter-finalists the lead after a foul on Radmanović, but a Jan-Morteņ Juliaĵsen rocket strike right before the break evened the score. As they've displayed all year through a successful Copa Apollonia qualifying campaign, the Krasnarusyn defence remained resolute through the second half, while their forwards were unable to break down the Craits' own back line, leading to a stalemate that closed the match with the spoils shared.
Craitland now have a few weeks' wait before their final warm-up friendly in Sanama, with much to work on after a dip in results, while Krasnarus will soon be travelling to Lamantia hoping to at least reach the knock-out rounds of a tournament for a second successive year.
Krasnarus 1-1 Craitland
17' - M. Durmel (pen.)
43' - J.M. Juliaĵsen
Krasnarus made sure Craitland's mini-tour of Krasnocoria ended with little joy as they secured a draw in the visitors' milestone 250th ever match. Merku Durmel's penalty after the quarter-hour gave last year's World Cup quarter-finalists the lead after a foul on Radmanović, but a Jan-Morteņ Juliaĵsen rocket strike right before the break evened the score. As they've displayed all year through a successful Copa Apollonia qualifying campaign, the Krasnarusyn defence remained resolute through the second half, while their forwards were unable to break down the Craits' own back line, leading to a stalemate that closed the match with the spoils shared.
Craitland now have a few weeks' wait before their final warm-up friendly in Sanama, with much to work on after a dip in results, while Krasnarus will soon be travelling to Lamantia hoping to at least reach the knock-out rounds of a tournament for a second successive year.
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Florian Republic 6-0 Etourney
Ramirez 11' 24' (P) 81'
Florian 44'
Wright 3' 77'
Ramirez 11' 24' (P) 81'
Florian 44'
Wright 3' 77'
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Srbozemska 0-1 Lostisland
55' D. Takilov
Lostisland snatched a friendly win over Srbozemska thanks to a second half strike from Dmitry Takilov. Srbozemska had threatened in the first half but Lostisland posted yet another solid defensive display and were perhaps unlucky not to come away with more goals.
55' D. Takilov
Lostisland snatched a friendly win over Srbozemska thanks to a second half strike from Dmitry Takilov. Srbozemska had threatened in the first half but Lostisland posted yet another solid defensive display and were perhaps unlucky not to come away with more goals.
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Senya 3-1 Natopia
12' Cedric Alexander (pen.)
39' Alesandrœ Danetskë
76' Barnaby Hands
78' Markœ Minyorletsken
Senya wrapped up a victory in their final pre-Copa Apollonia friendly against Natopia but were made to sweat by the Tapfer side. After a quiet opening ten minutes, Maksim Ĵerzënyœ knocked over Ilyas Chowdhury in the penalty area, with Dyas Scitenhima Ĵets's Cedric Alexander converting the penalty in emphatic style, leathering the ball into the top-left corner, leaving Sileman Bɏankarlënœ with no chance to save it. Natopia were playing a good game in the midfield, starving the Senyans of the ball, and perhaps could've had another, had Nat Gordonsfield kept his effort from the edge of the box under the bar. Senya were able to rescue and equaliser before half time, with Natopia failing to clear a corner and allowing Alesandrœ Danetskë the space to turn in the box and fire the Senyans onto level terms.
Although the Natopians had been the better side in the first half, the Senyans came out much better in the second period, but couldn't quite find the killer instinct to put themselves infront. That was until 15 minutes to go, when Barnaby Hands cut inside and hit a powerful effort from the edge of the box into the bottom left corner. And within a minute of the re-start, Senya doubled their lead in a similar fashion, this time Markœ Minyorletsken's effort finding the top-right. Despite the two goals, Natopia will be proud of their overall performance, if a little unlucky not to get a draw from the match, but both teams will go into their respective confederational tournaments with a real sense that they can win the title.
12' Cedric Alexander (pen.)
39' Alesandrœ Danetskë
76' Barnaby Hands
78' Markœ Minyorletsken
Senya wrapped up a victory in their final pre-Copa Apollonia friendly against Natopia but were made to sweat by the Tapfer side. After a quiet opening ten minutes, Maksim Ĵerzënyœ knocked over Ilyas Chowdhury in the penalty area, with Dyas Scitenhima Ĵets's Cedric Alexander converting the penalty in emphatic style, leathering the ball into the top-left corner, leaving Sileman Bɏankarlënœ with no chance to save it. Natopia were playing a good game in the midfield, starving the Senyans of the ball, and perhaps could've had another, had Nat Gordonsfield kept his effort from the edge of the box under the bar. Senya were able to rescue and equaliser before half time, with Natopia failing to clear a corner and allowing Alesandrœ Danetskë the space to turn in the box and fire the Senyans onto level terms.
Although the Natopians had been the better side in the first half, the Senyans came out much better in the second period, but couldn't quite find the killer instinct to put themselves infront. That was until 15 minutes to go, when Barnaby Hands cut inside and hit a powerful effort from the edge of the box into the bottom left corner. And within a minute of the re-start, Senya doubled their lead in a similar fashion, this time Markœ Minyorletsken's effort finding the top-right. Despite the two goals, Natopia will be proud of their overall performance, if a little unlucky not to get a draw from the match, but both teams will go into their respective confederational tournaments with a real sense that they can win the title.
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Lamantia 1-0 Tiana
14' Sven Ebersbacher
Lamantia beat Tiana 1-0 in their final Copa Apollonia warm-up game in Colgrad. Sven Ebersbacher's goal, a shot from close range into the bottom-right was enough to seal Lamantia the victory as they tested out some reserve players ahead of the tournament.
14' Sven Ebersbacher
Lamantia beat Tiana 1-0 in their final Copa Apollonia warm-up game in Colgrad. Sven Ebersbacher's goal, a shot from close range into the bottom-right was enough to seal Lamantia the victory as they tested out some reserve players ahead of the tournament.
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4th July
Sanama-Talenore
26th July
Mercury-Sanama
Sanama-Talenore
26th July
Mercury-Sanama
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Florian Republic 3-0 New Sussex
25' Kian Wright
71' Ben Cunningham
86' Ronald Vega
The Florian Republic wrapped up a final pre-Copa Apollonia friendly with a convincing 3-0 victory over EMU debutants New Sussex. Kian Wright broke the deadlock after heading home from a wide free-kick, before Ben Cunningham doubled his side's advantage in the second half after firing low from just inside the box after the ball broke to him. Substitute Ronald Vega rounded off the scoring late on with a header from a corner in what was a highly impressive result from the hosts.
25' Kian Wright
71' Ben Cunningham
86' Ronald Vega
The Florian Republic wrapped up a final pre-Copa Apollonia friendly with a convincing 3-0 victory over EMU debutants New Sussex. Kian Wright broke the deadlock after heading home from a wide free-kick, before Ben Cunningham doubled his side's advantage in the second half after firing low from just inside the box after the ball broke to him. Substitute Ronald Vega rounded off the scoring late on with a header from a corner in what was a highly impressive result from the hosts.
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Alduria 1-1 Mercury
45' - D. Hannerby
66' - Á. Carrasco
EMU 2020 favourites Mercury came away from their trip to northern Eura with neither victory nor defeat following a close draw against many's outside bet for Copa Apollonia success of Alduria. Many players for the hosts featured for Caputia two years ago in the EMU 2018 final that Mercury ultimately won, so while the fixture may be new, the rivalry is already there.
Despite the plethora of attacking talent on the pitch, the first half lacked goals right up until its very last minute, and even that came from an unexpected source. Mercury right-back Daniel Hannerby found himself with the space to run forward as part of a counter-attack and a speculative shot looked too near the 'keeper, but a weak palm on the ball failed to direct it wide of the post and the score came via a ping off the far post. Alduria were the stronger of the two after the break, with some impressive substitution options available to them, and the equaliser inevitably came midway through the half. Strong wing play from Javier de la Fuente forged space for a cut inside and a lobbed cross into Álexis Carrasco fell perfectly for the Mercury-based striker to sidefoot volley home from close range.
With nothing changing in the final stages of the match, all ended level, and Alduria will be buoyed ahead of their Copa Apollonia opener against Jingdao next Saturday.
Alduria 1-1 Mercury
45' - D. Hannerby
66' - Á. Carrasco
EMU 2020 favourites Mercury came away from their trip to northern Eura with neither victory nor defeat following a close draw against many's outside bet for Copa Apollonia success of Alduria. Many players for the hosts featured for Caputia two years ago in the EMU 2018 final that Mercury ultimately won, so while the fixture may be new, the rivalry is already there.
Despite the plethora of attacking talent on the pitch, the first half lacked goals right up until its very last minute, and even that came from an unexpected source. Mercury right-back Daniel Hannerby found himself with the space to run forward as part of a counter-attack and a speculative shot looked too near the 'keeper, but a weak palm on the ball failed to direct it wide of the post and the score came via a ping off the far post. Alduria were the stronger of the two after the break, with some impressive substitution options available to them, and the equaliser inevitably came midway through the half. Strong wing play from Javier de la Fuente forged space for a cut inside and a lobbed cross into Álexis Carrasco fell perfectly for the Mercury-based striker to sidefoot volley home from close range.
With nothing changing in the final stages of the match, all ended level, and Alduria will be buoyed ahead of their Copa Apollonia opener against Jingdao next Saturday.