The quality of regs (Part 2)

I was sent this screenshot from Blister, now this is more or less the same as Malawi's screenshot and proof that it is getting quite out of hand where "javaball wrestling" is concerned.
There cant be a rule against it as it is up to the players postioning, but myself at Javaball Online would like to give you some advice... FIND SPACE!!!
It's quite annoying watching a handfull of players running for one ball, just to see someone take a shot and get the offside shout from the linesman. Then you obviously hear the "omg, ffs, pois noob!", from one of the players in the box going for the ball. It's not only there fault, it's your fault as well.
Just remember for the fun of the game, find space so there is more opportunities to pass & score.

(Thanks to Blister for the screenshot)

The quality of regs...

Hmm, i saw this earlier on soccer.urli.net.
Basically i can see where Malawi is coming from, the games in reg arn't very realistic, nor has the team play skill like most top clubs have now days on Javaball.
This pic you see atleast 90% of the players all going for 1 ball with only a couple of players in space.
I think players should start learning more about there postion and play as a team, even in a reg.

(Thanks to Malawi for this screenshot)

Grant feels "mistreated"

Arsenal & England striker Grant has told JBO that he feels mistreated at Arsenal.

It's been a tough old ride for Arsenal, their form is unacceptable and it seems that Grant is being "mistreated" according to himself.
"All i want to do is settle into a club, i'm fed up with moving about its just making me look unloyal. When i joined Futismaailma i thought to myself it is gonna take something half decent to lure me away from the club but as they became unactive i got a phone call from Arsenal telling me they were intrested. I moved to Arsenal things were looking up, i scored on my debut. But then a dark cloud started to rise we were losing matches that were just totally embarrasing, a club like Arsenal should atleast be top 10, not challenging for a top 20 postion.
Myself as a player likes to play in a role that if i see an effort, i take it. I aint had any problems at any other club with it but it seems that Arsenal dont like me to play like that, i've tried to adapt to there game but it just isn't working. I feel mistreated i'm a striker and i believe i need to do what i need to do to score goals."

Grant has netted 19 goals for his club in a long period of time.
More problems are developing for Arsenal, nothing seems to be getting any better.

International Friendly: Poland 10 – 5 Czech Republic

Czech Republic took on Poland in an international friendly basically for the Czech to warm-up for Euro 2008, which starts soon.
Poland pressed on a strong Czech defence but relunctant to see D.Silva make it 1-0 for the Czech just over a minute played.
The Czech were showing there strength with good passing & opportunities but Bochen13 equalized not even a minute after the Czech took the lead. Valdi made it 2-1 to Poland thanks to a pass from Bochen13, what a game he had been having and there was only 3 minutes on the clock. Poland began to press even more gaining an overwhelming 57% of the possession at half-time, 3-3 when the referee blew for half time.
Poland manager dakra4 must of had words of wisdom at half-time as Poland came out to score 6 goals in 5 minutes really to put the match out of reach for the Czech, this was a team that should of been entered in Euro2008 for more competition.
Sverkos managed to pull back 2 goals to make it 9-5, but Smurf shut up shop after he made it 10-5 to Poland.
A thrilling game indeed, final score. Poland 10 - 5 Czech Republic.

Match Stats

POLAND 10 - 5 CZECH REPUBLIC

'2 0-1 D.Silva
'2 1-1 Bochen13
'4 2-1 Valdi
'5 2-2 D.Silva
'6 2-3 D.Silva
'10 3-3 Valdi
'12 4-3 GrzesiX
'13 5-3 Roger
'13 6-3 Bochen13
'14 7-3 Bochen13
'14 8-3 Bochen13
'16 9-3 Roger
'17 9-4 Sverkos
'18 9-5 Sverkos
'19 10-5 Smurf

Attendance: 10
Referee: Overmars (CAN )
Man of the Match: Bochen13 (POL )

Player of the month - September '08 - Voting now open

Since JBO opened earlier this month, we decided to launch a player of the month award, and well here is your chance to vote from the selected players. Please read the forum for more information.

Vote at the link below

http://javaballonline.proboards101.com/index.cgi?board=javaballonlineannouncements&action=display&thread=15

Voting closes - 01' October 2008. at 00:00 (GMT) 02:00 (FIN)

Your votes will only count on the forum.

If you're not a member, then sign-up, your vote is all that matters.

Thanks, JBO

Statement from Javaball Online

Statement from Javaball Online

JBO would like to apologize after our immature act with the whole "P.ZeN exposed subject".
This is not what we're about, we bring you news on the Javaball game and try to make humour out of it so viewers are intrested in what they're reading. This was not the case with the P.ZeN saga, we did not know nor think that anything would esculate but we understand that it is our fault for not asking the victim for permission.

Both posts concerning this will be edited to an apologie, and we would like to apologize to P.ZeN and its readers.

Instead JBO will bring in a structure called "21 questions" where staff writers will ask 21 questions to Javaball players or staff.
This will be coming in the near future.

Once again we would like to make it clear about our apologie, and we hope you continue to enjoy the JBO read.

Regards, Grant.

Arsenal back on track, boring day for posting.

Well, the only news i can bring today is that Arsenal are slowly starting to edge back on track. They've won 4 of there last 5 matches, they still lack a bit in places but heck it's much better than there matches before this on-form streak they've had.

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Liverpool, now Arsenal!?

Since the last report of Liverpool's unsuccessful spell they're having, it seems now that Arsenal are now under the hammer.
Many players have left the club after the shocking 8-3 defeat to Spain.
Arsenal at the moment are a fully English team after Bochen13 the most recent player to have left the Emirates. Arsenal are in 16th postion and are screaming for help, Cesc is not happy, and neither are the players.

What is happening to Liverpool?

If you look on paper at the squad Liverpool have got, they should be a top 4 team challenging with the likes of Nevarit & Nokian Palloseura for that 1st spot.
But recent results have been a problem, 4v4 or in this case a 5v5.
There last two rank matches have been failures losing 5-0 twice to Recreartivo Huelva, infact they've only won 7 of all 33 matches played.

Now, most of the people who disagree will think, well all they do is play top 4 teams. But still look at there team on paper? EX-Nevarit players such as Clinton & Gallardo.
What's next for the scousers? They're bringing in the right players, but there is something wrong. Is there conflict between players? or even the manager. Maybe it's time for a change? Who knows, but for one thing, the reds need to shake up!

The start of a British revolution? as Usko joins Nevarit! and other rumours

Today Usko completed the £6.5m move from Hypnotize to Nevarit.
The England defender not long joined Hypnotize on a free transfer from failed team BMCFC, but now has become the second player to join Nevarit.
My personal opinion is, Is this a start of the British revolution at Nevarit? We've seen P.ZeN and now Usko. Who's next? Lupoli spent time at Nokian Palloseura. Nevarit could be following this up.

P.ZeN commented on todays transfer.

"I am very pleased that he has decided to leave Hypnotize for Nevarit. I understand it was a tough decision but the Hypnotize team knew it would make him a better player in the long run. Ive been in many teams with Pete and enjoyed every minute, I look forward to the future."

As for the British revolution?

"Personally I think that Blister will not chose any more English players, usually when you have one too many English players in a team there tends to be arguments. Nevarit is not looking for tension between players so were going to keep it to a minimum."

It's going to be very intresting seeing these two in particular, but think of this. Will we be seeing as macho videos of Usko? Lets hope not! but time will tell i suppose.

Overmars to Arsenal?

Hmm, well it's a rumour i refuse to rule out, i mean its everything that Arsenal need. He's an ex-Arsenal boy at there shall we say "bitter" rivals, and knows Arsenal inside out. Arsenal are in a pickle with there defence at the moment so could we be seeing the lad from Nottingham on the train to the Emirates.

Also, SIMUNIC TO ARSENAL? My opinion, that is the next step for Arsenal, there defence would be complete, and there aims should then be focused on a high postion in the league. Watch this space...

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Nevarit are back... so are Arsenal!

Last night mac33 a Nevarit player, decided to delete Nevarit for a reason which was not stated. But now the creator of Javaball (Jouko) has "un-deleted" the team to restore Nevarit with its stats & players.

Blister, the team captain went on to say:
"I'm pretty happy that Nevarit are back, but i'm not angry with mac33. It's hard to get angry with someone who has been at the club for a long time, and he will always been a player well known at the club. I'm glad everything is back to normal, so bring on the next game!"

Also, today Cesc has left AC Arto 92 to go back to his home team Arsenal.

The England assistant manager has signed players such as könönen. Costa from Hertha Berlin, and the shock of Grant after the back-up England striker stated that Futismaaila would be his last club.

Nevarit deleted!

At around 21:45 (GMT) (23:45 FIN), if not THE BIGGEST club on Javaball has been deleted by mac33.
Mac33 has suprised many of us by deleting a team once he loved, and also he has deleted his nickname along with it. Since this happend a around half an hour ago we at JBO asked Blister why did mac33 delete Nevarit?

"I think he had something to prove, but at the end of the day i will be remaking Nevarit."

This has to be one of the shocks in the history of Javaball. Nevarit was created 24' April 2007 by Xylitol. They played an amazing 274 games, winning 200, drawing 17 and only losing 57.

Both Blister & P.ZeN have been left speechless, we tried to talk to P.ZeN on the matter but we got the reply "im not in mood for interview, some other time".
Whilst Blister gave us the traditional "Uh, Hmm..."

Still, goodtimes lie ahead, maybe the stats have been deleted of the club, but the history will always remain there for Nevarits to come.

Statement from Wikipedia

Representatives from Javaball Online are negotiating a deal which
could see Wikipedia become part of Javaball Onlines structure.

As negotiations went on from this morning to this afternoon for Javaball & Wikipedia
to work together to come to an agreement on Wikipedia accepting an offer from Javaball
to create another structure on there site. It looks as though now the negotations
have failed, after a representative of Wikipedia released a statement.

"As you may already know, Wikipedia is a collaborative encyclopedia written by
its readers. The subjects for our articles are generally chosen by the editing
community rather than by request.
However, a request for an article creation on oneself is likely to be
declined.

It is also important to note that the community strongly discourages articles
written by individuals close to a subject because of the difficulty in writing
objectively about your organization, yourself, your family, or your work."

Thank you for your interest in Wikipedia and feel free to get back in touch
with us with any further comments or questions.

Yours sincerely,
Jim Redmond"

Hopes were running high at JBO when chairman Grant said that if this offer is
accepted, it will take JBO to the next level.

Negotiations are looking like they've ended, but JBO are still on the hunt for
sponsorship deals.

JBO negotiate with Wikipedia

Representatives from Javaball Online are negotiating a deal which could see Wikipedia become part of Javaball Onlines structure.

Wikipedia who is an online encyclopedia could be tempted to join Javaball Online to see a whole new database be setup by Wikipedia.

That database could include Information & History on Javaball. Players & Team profiles and even information on players & teams.
Sources close to this negotiation say that both groups are in early signs of an agreement.

We will bring you more on this story, as it happens.

Real Life: Newcastle United for sale on Ebay!

I had been searching through Ebay today, and randomly typed in "Newcastle United" for a laugh, but i nearly fell off my chair laughing to see that Newcastle were for sale on Ebay hahaha.

Yes it's obviously a joke that someone has put on there, but it shows how desperate some clubs are getting.

Source: Newcastle United for sale on Ebay

Grant & Pique's high ball bounce

Well earlier on in a practice room i decided to have an optamistic 30 odd-yard shot.
It resulted in the ball hitting the top of the goal and continuously bouncing off the roof of the goal.
The video below explains more, Sorry about the bad quality.

Recreartivo Huelva get Fioldur & Mardare on trial

Recreartivo Huelva have taken Fioldur & Mardare on trial.

Fioldur being a bit of a shock trialist coming from Futismaailma. He said he was very pleased and happy to be a Futismaailma player but looks to of abandoned the club he once said he was happy at. JBO are not to understand fully how long the trial will last.

Mardare being the second trialist has come from Grim's Reapers Squadron, a club who have been looking very promising but due to being more or less closed down, you expect it.

Away from the trialist signings, Huelva have been linked with a shock bid for CSKA owner Pique. CSKA have gone downhill since the last few days, and it's going to be hard to recover it looks.

Javaball Online review

As it's been over a week of Javaball Online and a lot of hard work to keep things going successfull we would like to know your views on the whole JBO structure itself.
Your opinions in what needs to be better and things that need improving is what we need to hear from you guys.

Also we're reminding readers to sign-up to the Javaball Online Forum (Link can be found on the right of this page's Navigation bar) and get posting.
Improvements will be soon made on the forum for a whole new look to the site as soon as we can get ourselfs some decent HTML experts on the staff team.

We'd also like to welcome Piatti to the JBO staff, he will take up the role as Kit Creator for the structure. His job is to liaison with teams on Javaball and create there kits, asking them which sponsors they would like and any particular design.

So yeah, we'd like to hear your opinions on JBO. Really we'd like to see you sign-up to the forum and post your opinions there.

Thanks, and happy Javaballing.

Grant interviews England manager Gerrard

Image to come...

Grant caught up with England manager Gerrard this evening for the weekly JBO interview. Gerrard who has been in charge for a little while now says that the players will be taking Euro 2008 seriously and hope to bring the trophy to England for the first time ever.

Grant: The days are ticking down to Euro 2008 now. Stomachs must start turning, and hopes must be getting high.

Gerrard: Indeed it is. Its not so long now the England training camp will open.

Grant: So, what will you be telling your players?

Gerrard: Well, not alot of information will be given out at the moment. Myself and Cesc decided it is best of give words and advise in training camps.

Grant: There has been rumours that your attack could be a problem, seeing as players have been a let down in the past due to there injuries. Pia being an example along with O.Martins.

Gerrard: Pia explained to me that he would love to become a defender. I told him why when you are our first choice striker who has alot of experience and a very good player. He told me he didn't know that and would like to play attack for England. Also the defence role is very hard to get into with amazing defenders such as Usko, Konnonen, Ronaldo, and the rest.

Grant: After your 7-0 thrashing by Finland a few weeks ago, are you worried that your team could take another thumping like that?

Gerrard: Well, the players didnt treat that game very seriously. Maybe in the first half at 1-0 down and should of scored 1. But I've had words with alot of players and will be having more to take internationals seriously.

Grant: Is there an exact date when the training camp will open, and when will you be picking your squad to take to the tournament with you?

Gerrard: Well, i'd say around 2 weeks before the opening match. And the squad will be announced in last or second to last training camp

Grant: A number of players like Lupoli & P.ZeN have gained a lot of experience from playing in higher ranked teams such as Recreartivo Huelva & Nevarit, do you think that the rest of the squad can learn from Lupoli & P.ZeN's gained experience?

Gerrard: Oh yeah of course, P.ZeN & Lupoli are probably the best in the UK, and challengers for the best players in Soccer.

Grant: Now, there has been a bit of short speculation that some of they players are unhappy with your tactics and managerial abilities. Some are even saying that you could be forced to resign after the European Championships, what are your views on this?

Gerrard: Well, everyone has there own reviews and opinions on every player. I just hope that everyone can work as a team and be friendly with others. But untill then thats your manager you are complaining about.

Grant: Will you continue as England manager after Euro 2008?

Gerrard: Of course!

Grant: Do you want to be a rockstar?

Gerrard: Yeah :D

Grant: Who do you get on well the most with on Javaball, And why?

Gerrard: Hmm... Probably Cesc Lupoli and Clinton. Cesc Lupoli known them since the start had our rows now we are really good friends. Clinton in my team at the moment very good player and good person to speak to.

Grant: Last question, if you could assassinate one person on Javaball, who would it be?

Gerrard: Has to be that LfcJohnny :mad:

Grant: So you'd do yourself in? :O

Gerrard: Of course I will, well my old days I was a pain in the backside

Grant: Ok, thanks for your time.

Gerrard: Your welcome!

G-G & Grant complete deals to there new clubs

For the past 5 days speculation has risen in what player would be joining AC Arto 92, after a club board member would not give any names out of the player that would be joining today.
All we basically knew was that he was an ex-team member come to rejoin after the collapse of Botswana Meat Comission FC.
Reports suggested late last night that G-G had agreed personal terms with the club. But we can now tell you that G-G has signed officially for the club and is now an ACA player once again.

Across the town AC Arto 92's rival team Futismaailma have completed there latest signing, Grant for a fee of £1million (€1.2million) from German club Hertha BSC Berlin. Grant has said that all he wants to do now is settle down in his new club after making a dream move.

"I've always wanted to join Futismaailma, they're a big club with alot of history. I have to respect Hertha Berlin, i will always have something there for them Simunic brought me to the club and i will never forget that".

Grant made his debut earlier today in a 6-2 win over The North Lions, Scoring only 1 goal which came in the last minute.

AC Arto 92 release new home kit.... And some gossip & rumours

AC Arto 92 have released there new home shirt for the upcoming season. The traditional club have signed a 1-year contract with the world media company JBO (Javaball Online).

ACA club official Väyrynen had very little time to talk to us on this issue but stated he is very proud to be part of JBO and the future is looking better for AC Arto 92.

G-G on his way to AC Arto 92?

Close sources to the managerial staff at ACA are telling us that G-G is tomorrows major signing for the club. If it is the man we are speculating on, then he will sign a long term contract with the club after earlier reports from a club board member.

Grant off to Futismaailma?

Hertha BSC Berlin striker Grant was seen training with the Futismaailma squad earlier today, and reports suggest that Grant could be on his way to the club after Futismaailma made a shock return to Javaball. The 16 year old striker has netted 31 goals so far for his club.

Denisov completes move to Nokian Palloseura

Nokian Palloseura have signed Recreartivo Huelva midfielder Denisov for a fee that could rise to £2million (€3million) depending on appearances.

Futismaailma are back!

After a lengthy time away on the sidelines, one of the oldest teams on Javaball are back.

Futismaailma owned by Tainio has brought back the club after basically watching them rot, they hadn't played a game in an un-thinkable amount of time, and are now looking forward to get back on track.
The club have brought in recruits such as Absorbium, Davide & Morpe to bolster there squad, but there first game back was against league leaders, Nokian Palloseura.
Heinähatt, Bolt & niT scoring the only 3 goals for Futismaailma.

It's going to be news that will not be well taken, as rivals AC Arto 92 thought they saw the last of Futismaailma, that isn't the case ACA.

We will be catching up with some AC Arto 92 players for there reaction on Futismaailma coming back into the league after such a long time.

AC Arto 92: Mystery midfielder deal is on

AC Arto's link with a mystery midfielder has become definite after the anonymous board member (Whos name we can't revealed) annouced the midfielder would be signing on sunday.
Reporters from JBO have been questioning the board members of AC Arto for any clues in who it is, but the only clues that have been given to us is that the player is huge fan of Zeddy Saileti and is from Lapland, Finland.

"The player is free agent so no fee is involved, salary in this case is lucrative. The player has dedicated his future at this club, he will sign a long term contract on Sunday". The board member told us.

The traditional club has also been linked with 2 other players, and ACA officials are discussing to bring the players to the club.

Hopefully three players in total will be at the club. The Laplander is signing sunday. Secondly we are chasing a former ACA 92 player, and the third one is a versatile player currently without contract who is giving 50-50 chance for his return.

ACA's future is looking bright with new signings, but it's a pity we still dont have any names.

More to follow....

Javaball Online Fantasy Football League: Season 1

Javaball Online is offering you the chance to join it's very own Fantasy Football League run by the Barclays Premier League.
It's a completley different league from which Pia has made, and you can join as many leagues as you want.
If you would like to be part of this then go to http://fantasy.premierleague.com. Login and enter the code: 231250-260314
If you're not a member of the site then just register for free at the link above.

Hope to see you there soon, Happy gaming!

Usko completes move to Hypnotize

Javaball Online understands that ex-BMCFC defender Usko has signed for Hypnotize.
News broke after a senior official at Hypnotize told us that the deal had been complete after Usko told ex-team mates of old clubs that he was ending his Javaball carrer and moving on to his personal life.

"I am absolutely delighted with my decision to move to Hypnotize. They are a fantastic team with bags of ability, as well as being great people to be around. I feel the comments i made about possible retirement were never going to be followed through, i was just angry and frustrated becuase the team i had always loved and wished to play for had been taken into liquidation."

Usko said it was hard to leave BMCFC but it was a decision he did not personally make.

"I always thought of being there for my whole career and sadly i wasnt able to fulfill that ambition!"

It's a big move for Usko, as Hypotize lie in 6th postion in the league after there thrasing 10-3 win over Helsingin Ponnistus.

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Transfers: Rumours & Gossip

AC Arto 92 linked with unnamed Finnish midfielder.

AC Arto 92 have been linked with a midfielder that will sign for the club in the next 5 days. An ACA board member has told us that he will not be giving any names untill the deal is done.

"I can't give any names, but the player is a former ACA 92 & Nevarit legend. He's Finnish, and is looking to sign a long term contract with the club as of his Free Agent status."

It has also been rumoured that the player has been in the Finnish national squad. The board member wishes to be anonymous due to media reasons.

Liverpool eye Korte & Mac33

Liverpool are reportedly chasing Korte & Mac33.
Korte of Hypnotize has netted 79 goals for the club and could be tempted a move to Liverpool after being offered a contract by the scousers.

Liverpool manager Gerrard believes they would fit in fine at Anfield.

"Korte and mac33 are not individual players, Thats why they would fit in Liverpool amazingly. We are looking for players who work as a team and pass around like a team. We are not looking for a one man performance."

Liverpool could well do with a couple of new faces due to the club sitting in 14th postion in the league table.

Match Review: Netherlands 3-1 Czech Republic

Match Review: Netherlands 3-1 Czech Republic

Netherlands got there first victory today, after beating Czech Republic by 3 goals to 1.

With just 9 seconds gone, Netherlands defender Pari was put under pressure to force the ball out for a corner to give the Dutch fans a little bit to worry about. But the corner from Sverkos was cleared by Pari.
in the 35th second we saw the first shot at goal Neville hitting an ambitios 30 yard shot from the edge of the pitch, but the Czech keeper didn't have to really twitch as it just went off target.
Just over a minute played Netherlands striker Meehan had his shot just skim past the post.
The deadlock was finally broken after 6minutes on the clock, Neville making a run, and just stretching for a shot 12 yards out which just poked past the keeper, 1-0 Netherlands.
A minute later, Meehans shot from 8 yards was smacked onto the crossbar, but Djalo was there to deflect the shot into the back of the net, 2-0 Netherlands, not looking good for the Czech.
As the second half started, the Czech looked stronger, 2 minutes after the second half started, Rambo gave -Walcott- a through ball which saw noob helpless in defence. -Walcott- struck the ball so hard it nearly broke the net. 2-1, Keeper couldn't do nothing about that.
Even though Netherlands were still having chances, the Czech still looked the strongest. A corner from -Walcott- sailed past all of the players in the box just missing L.Hartigs slide shot. The game took its toll in the 15th minute, Meehans cross/shot was punched out bu the Czech keeper, to leave Hunt to produce a superb bicycle kick past the goalkeeper, although the shot was deflected off of Ralph, 3-1 Netherlands, Ralph claims the goal. In stoppage time, D.Silva had the chance to pull back a goal, but he struck wide a possible easy finish from close range.
Netherlands came out winners in the end, but the Czech did not go down without a fight.

Grant caught up with Dakra4 after the game.

Grant: You put up a brave fight against the Netherlands, are you proud of your team?

Dakra4: Yes, my team play fair in defence and had chance on the offensive. we shoot good and we play a dignified match

Grant: Many people thought you would lose by a big scoreline to the Netherlands, but you played like warriors.

Dakra4: Yes, we was warned by many people. We could of play better but Volcom & Arsen are both have injury. it is a tough game to battle and i trust that from our errors today i can instruct the team and in the next game we play better.

Grant also caught up with Overmars after the game.

Grant: Many people were thinking it was to be a 6 or 7-0 scoreline, but the Czech really gave you a match.

Overmars: Yeah, the Czech squad really played out of their skin, but we had some very bad luck with missed penalties and a few lucky challenges.

Grant: You said earlier in the pre-match interview that you'd win comfortable. This wasn't the case.

Overmars: We had a lot of possesion and played some great football, it was just a case of finishing the chances. They defended very deep, leaving just 1 or sometimes no players up, this made it very difficult to break through. Their goal was the only mistake our defence made, but luckily it didn't cost us. But overall, i believe it was still a comfortable win, it is just a case of confirming a first team.

Now the warm ups are over for Euro 2008, now we can start looking forward to the big stuff now. Roll on November!


Match Stats

NETHERLANDS 3-1 CZECH REPUBLIC (2-0)

'6 1-0 Neville
'7 2-0 Djalo
'10+ Yellow card: A.Panenka
'13 2-1 -Walcott-
'16 3-1 Ralph
'19 Yellow card: M.Kadlec
'20+ Yellow card: TomasJun

Attendance: 50
Referee: Malawi (FIN )
Man of the Match: Djalo (NED )

Netherlands v Czech Republic: Preview

NETHERLANDS - CZECH REPUBLIC

It's the last game in preparation for Euro 2008. Netherlands take on Czech Republic in a friendly which will see these two sides meet for the first time in there Javaball history.
Netherlands manager Overmars has picked a strong starting VII, Absorbium and Pari will play in central defence seeing Ralph play in CDM just infront of the 2 centre backs. Xylitol, Neville & Säf completes the midfield, and Meehan will be a lone wolf in attack. Overmars will chuck Kottila, Tommasson, Djalo, noob & Thoro on the substitutes bench looking for Netherlands first ever International victory. Manager Overmars thinks that it should be a comfortable victory for the Dutch, but they cant under-estimate them to much.

"I believe the main core of the Czech team are really the team Marna Snaha, and with the Netherlands players spread out around higher teams, i believe they have the ability to comfortabley beat the Czech team even though they are very determined."

Overmars took over as manager in July, and is confident about the game, and bringing home the Euro 2008 championship.

"I feel great about the game, the Netherlands are a great side and hopefully we should get a good victory, i'm going to try and guarantee every player a place throughout the game. Any team really has a lot to do to beat the strong Finnish squad. But I believe a 2nd place or even a suprise shock against the Finns could be on the cards. They showed that they are capable as they played very well against England but tactically were unstable in the 2nd half. "

As for the Czech, they're also hoping for there first international victory after losing there first game 9-1 to Finland. Manager Dakra4 has fielded his strongest squad to face the dutch. A.Panenka, player manager Dakra4 & S.Vlcek are a three man defence with Lumcak playing in front of them. -Walcott- & Arsen are on both wings and Sverkos attacks alone. O_Orger, Wosto, Jumbo & D.Silva will be the subs for the Czech. It's a game to look forward to, lets hope the best team wins.



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Match Info

- 2x10min, 7v7.
- International rules in use (spectator.urli.net/euro2008/rulebook.php).
- 20:00 fin-time, 19:00 cze-time and 18:00 eng-time.
- The last EURO 2008 warm-up match.
- Match referee: Malawi (FIN)
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Links:
soccer.urli.net
soccergame.smfnew.com
spectator.urli.net/database
spectator.urli.net/euro2008

Grant interviews P.ZeN

Here Grant takes P.ZeN to the seat to ask him some questions about his javaball carrer and some off-topic questions that some of us will be suprised to see the answers of. He's had a controversial time in the last 12 months of his futis carrer, being involved in racial rows and joining top 4 teams such as Nevarit (Who he plays for now).

Grant: P.ZeN, you're a very controversial player in this English Javaball community. You've gone from zero to hero starting your carrer last year and becoming extremely unpopular with the English community. How do you see yourself from everything you've put yourself through?

P.ZeN: I stand by my morales, I am aware I was a bit unpopular and naive to begin with but now I think I have proved others wrong, I am friendly with people who are friendly towards me. If a person doesnt like me it's their problem. I won't lose any sleep.

Grant: You've made a lot of enemies within the game but you're looking like your on the right tracks, do you believe you've been forgiven by certain people?

P.ZeN: I would like to think so, I am aware some people dont like me because I speak my mind. But I hope people have seen my other side.

Grant: You've become quite a talented player also. There's alot to look forward to, i mean like you've got Euro 2008 coming up and your carrer with Nevarit. Have you got any aims in person?

P.ZeN: I just want to improve as much as I can, I can't aim for much more as I have played in the best of teams. Just looking forward to Euro 2008!

Grant: Who would you say is the best player you've played alongside?

P.ZeN: There are many players I have played with, some of the best would be Blister, aat5i, Tin and V.ConE. But my main partner in crime has to be JaaG in the old days at Ristot. He is a very talented player and potentially could be the best / if not the best striker on the game.

Grant: You've got relationships like people you get along with, who do you get along with the most?

P.ZeN: Probably Usko :)

Grant: Any reason why?

P.ZeN: He has the same sense of humour as me, we have both grown as players together - We have been in many of the same teams, he looks out for me and vice versa. Not only is he a good player but a good friend! Excuse the corny-ness.

Grant: Now, Sheep... They're becoming pesky little critters in the land of your valleys. Is there any news on them?

P.ZeN: Funny you may ask, theres been an outbreak in the valley killing many innocent sheep. But luckily I have a handful to please me.

Grant: Haha. So, moving on. What's your favourite food?

P.ZeN: Minted Lamb.

Grant: HAHA. Who's you're ideal woman?

P.ZeN: Woman? pfft, who wants a woman when you can have a wooly sheep!

Grant: Wow, you're obsessed with sheep... Last question, tell us something about yourself that we dont know.

P.ZeN: Hmm, I am G...a... reth Barry's cousin!

Grant: Ok, thanks for your time P.ZeN.

P.ZeN: Any time.

Gerrard: As soon as you came on... what a major impact!

Over the past couple of days, turmoil hit the top after England striker O.Martins said he felt "Mistreated" with one of the international games he played in.
Martins who now plays for CSKA Moscow explained to Javaball Online about how unhappy he was with the situation but now is looking to move forward after a statement was released by England manager, Gerrard.

"I really do appologize to go against my word it was my mistake. Yes it was a friendly but it was a must win friendly against the Dutch. As Pas (Pia) was creating many chances but failing to score I thought we would give him a couple more minutes to bring you on. And as soon as you came on... what a major impact! You proved to me now you can start an England match, you proved you can play 10+ minutes of a match. So keep it up!
Once again I'm very sorry for the matter."

Martins in responce to this statement released by Gerrard, said that he is looking to move forward.

"I'm happy that the gaffer has given a quick responce to this issue, and now i'm looking to move forward. I hope to be a part of the england set up in the future."

We will be chasing Martins soon for an interview in what has been a controversial couple of days for the England forward.

Grant interviews Väyrynen

AC Arto 92 are mainly well known for the simple reason of there experience. ACA are one of the oldest teams on Javaball and there challenge for the title is becoming more realistic after signing ex-Arsenal legend Cesc, and the on form fire power of Zaroza. Väyrynen talks with Grant about the club at current, and what lies ahead for the future of one of the most experienced teams on Javaball.

Grant: Väyrynen you're one of the oldest teams on Javaball, do you still believe that you can challenge for the title with the likes of Nokian Palloseura & Nevarit always getting in your way?

Väyrynen: We keep going forward and this is our main aspect, of course it might be hard against these teams who field five experienced players instead of giving new talents a chance but i'm sure that at the end the most committed team is the winner.

Grant: One of your latest signings, Cesc. He seems to be a success. How is he fitting in at ACA?

Väyrynen: He is a fine man and a hard thing writer at futisforum2.org which gives him to chance to be part of this great traditional club. He's a hardworking and versatile DMC/DC type of player with bags of ability so we're more than happy to have signed him and I'm sure that once he gets totally used to way we play he will be a weapon of mass destruction.

Grant: Most of Javaball was shocked when we heard that Cesc had signed for ACA, What was the main point of signing the clubs first foreign player?

Väyrynen: AC Arto 92 is a symbol and flagship of the futisforum2.org so when Cesc gave enough proof that he would like to be a foorumnist and have the needed dedication for it (it takes time and effort). this club wouldn't take the chance away from him just because he ain't a Finnish native. On the other hand we wanted to show that ACA 92 is taking a step to more open ways in a way with international players, to even show that we are open minded about non-Finnish foorumist who fit the requirements (being a foorumist & interested in football).

Grant: ACA are taking steps forward, will there be any new signings in the foreseeable future?

Väyrynen: I could see us having and really wanting at least three more signings in the near future, or more accordingly I could see us reaching for a versatile player who is 50/50 at the moment. And the other two maybe later on after they give us their decision which hopefully is the best one for forum's javaball culture. Of course other foorumnists are also welcomed to be part of this great traditional club.

Grant: Zaroza is proberly playing the best football of his carrer at the moment, the defence in other teams are having serious problems in trying to stop this goal freak.

Väyrynen: Zaroza is a fine man who put all in one card in order to save the team of forum - the great traditional club. He's also a technically superb player with great flair and instinct infront of goal so he provides lots of goals for the club. Since we got team full of a great attacking force he has sometimes deployed to play behind the striker, succesfully giving good passes and he's been some what you call a creative force in terms of getting the ball in to the goal.

Grant: Last question on the subject, Has any teams put forward any offers for any of the ACA players?

Väyrynen: Of course many teams are after a committed and highly talented squad like this but we won't be tempted by plastic clubs without heart and soul. I can only speak for myself, but last week I rejected two contract offers from Recreartivo Huelva, another plastic club in turmoil. But of course if any offer comes this team has the strength to tell them to "f*** off this player is not for sale for any saludos".

Grant: Haha, and coming off subject now, Do you like The Rasmus?

Väyrynen: No I don't like the Rasmus.

Grant: Who's your favourite member of Westlife?

Väyrynen: I don't know any.

Grant: Ok, Finally. Who is your ideal woman?

Väyrynen: Someone who has passion and love for her club.

Grant: Thanks for your time mister Väyrynen.

Väyrynen: Thanks for the interview, as a member of this great traditional club I'm always welcome to share my time talking about the forum's javaball culture for the media.

MARTINS: I'VE BEEN TREATED LIKE A DOG.

England striker O.Martins has revealed that his England debut was mistreated.
Martins of Nottingham was promised that he would take the place of injured pia, in an international friendly involving his country England, but was denied one minute before the start of the game as pia returned to play with only one leg. England manager (Cesc/Gerrard) promised that he would start the second half of the game but was only given the last five minutes. Martins is upset about this story but wishes not to cause conflict.

"I felt mistreated with one of the games. Im not totally sure which game it was but it was for my first appearance for England. I was told I was going to start the game due to the absence of Pas (Pia), so i was getting ready for this. But one minute before kick off he came on leaving me starting on the bench. I was Promised 10 mins of second half, I only got 5, within those 5 mins of me playing I score the equaliser and set up the winner. I dont want to cause trouble but just wanted to outline my thoughts."

It's a story that is bound to cause controvosy, but with the European Championships almost under way, who knows.