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the phantom · 11-21-2005, 09:36 PM

A very quick look at the next round...

Mirkwood versus Valimar
Despite shortcomings such as an unwillingness to act and poor judgement, Valimar simply has too much talent to lose to a less than spectacular Mirkwood team.

Gondor versus Bree
Remind me- how did Bree get this far? I think it goes without saying that a fairly talented and pretty solid Gondor team is more than a match for Bree.

Doriath versus The Shire
Pippin will not continue his scoring binge. You can bet that Doriath will assign one of their players to stay with him at all times, and frankly, Pippin will not be able to get away from the defender. The elf will be faster, taller, more agile, and have better vision. If Pippin scores a goal then you can bet your life that someone did something illegal, like slipped tranquilizer into Doriath's drinking water. Gandalf will be the only person for the Shire capable of scoring, and he could very well score a goal, but I doubt he can score much more than that, because he's not going to get many chances. The vast majority of the time the ball is going to be on the other end of the field, being controlled by Doriath's extremely potent offense. The Shire will not be able to stop the Beleg-Mablung-Thingol combination from putting up two or three goals- or maybe more.

Mordor versus Fangorn
You have to go with Mordor in this one. Their talent and teamwork cannot be overcome by the Ents. Sauron's team is the most likely in this half of the draw to make the finals.

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Numenor versus Angband
Numenor certainly has some talented men, but they do not have the ability to stop Ancalagon, Gothmog, and Melkor from scoring, nor do they have the talent to work the ball up the field consistently against Angband's Balrog defenders. And even if they get the ball past the Balrogs, there is still Glaurung the Golden Goalie to contend with.

Nargothrond versus Moria

Finally, a match that could go either way!

Moria's Azog has been playing very well, and Bill the Balrog is always tough to defend, but on the other hand it is doubful that Moria can stop Turin from scoring. And if they focus on him too much, he's good enough to get the ball to the open man (er, elf, actually), and Gwindor and Finrod are certainly talented enough to finish the job and get the ball in the net.

This match could go either way.

Tol-In-Gaurhoth versus Arnor

Arnor will have a difficult time matching up with Sauron's strong, speedy wolves, and surely an impossible time stopping Sauron himself. Though Arnor is a good team, Gaurhoth is a cut above.

Alqualonde versus The Barrow-Downs

The Barrow-Downs shouldn't have a problem with the Teleri. The Downs has solid defense and goalkeeping, and a scary offense. That is more than enough to win, but then add to that the fact that two of the Down's players, Fea and Gil, are Noldorin. We know how elves from Alqualonde tend to get killed when they come up against the Noldor.

The Barrow-Downs will dominate Alqualonde.

11-21-2005, 09:36 PM	#88
the phantom Beloved Shadow Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: The Stadium Posts: 5,971	A very quick look at the next round... Mirkwood versus Valimar Despite shortcomings such as an unwillingness to act and poor judgement, Valimar simply has too much talent to lose to a less than spectacular Mirkwood team. Gondor versus Bree Remind me- how did Bree get this far? I think it goes without saying that a fairly talented and pretty solid Gondor team is more than a match for Bree. Doriath versus The Shire Pippin will not continue his scoring binge. You can bet that Doriath will assign one of their players to stay with him at all times, and frankly, Pippin will not be able to get away from the defender. The elf will be faster, taller, more agile, and have better vision. If Pippin scores a goal then you can bet your life that someone did something illegal, like slipped tranquilizer into Doriath's drinking water. Gandalf will be the only person for the Shire capable of scoring, and he could very well score a goal, but I doubt he can score much more than that, because he's not going to get many chances. The vast majority of the time the ball is going to be on the other end of the field, being controlled by Doriath's extremely potent offense. The Shire will not be able to stop the Beleg-Mablung-Thingol combination from putting up two or three goals- or maybe more. Mordor versus Fangorn You have to go with Mordor in this one. Their talent and teamwork cannot be overcome by the Ents. Sauron's team is the most likely in this half of the draw to make the finals. ---------------- Numenor versus Angband Numenor certainly has some talented men, but they do not have the ability to stop Ancalagon, Gothmog, and Melkor from scoring, nor do they have the talent to work the ball up the field consistently against Angband's Balrog defenders. And even if they get the ball past the Balrogs, there is still Glaurung the Golden Goalie to contend with. Nargothrond versus Moria Finally, a match that could go either way! Moria's Azog has been playing very well, and Bill the Balrog is always tough to defend, but on the other hand it is doubful that Moria can stop Turin from scoring. And if they focus on him too much, he's good enough to get the ball to the open man (er, elf, actually), and Gwindor and Finrod are certainly talented enough to finish the job and get the ball in the net. This match could go either way. Tol-In-Gaurhoth versus Arnor Arnor will have a difficult time matching up with Sauron's strong, speedy wolves, and surely an impossible time stopping Sauron himself. Though Arnor is a good team, Gaurhoth is a cut above. Alqualonde versus The Barrow-Downs The Barrow-Downs shouldn't have a problem with the Teleri. The Downs has solid defense and goalkeeping, and a scary offense. That is more than enough to win, but then add to that the fact that two of the Down's players, Fea and Gil, are Noldorin. We know how elves from Alqualonde tend to get killed when they come up against the Noldor. The Barrow-Downs will dominate Alqualonde. __________________ the phantom has posted. This thread is now important.