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Group D @ Dol Amroth

The realm of Gondor launched another project 3 years ago with the construction of a new stadium. Holding some of the grandest and largest stadiums already in Middle-earth, it was never a surprise the Stadia Anor in Minas Tirith, or Amon Hen hosted important games in many of the previous Arda Cup tournaments. The lords of Dol Amroth didn't want to miss out and so they came up with the finances to build a new stadium. Seaside Financial Field.

The naming of the new stadium caught the eye of some paying careful attention to the story. Seaside Financial is a large elven ship investment firm. They invest in ship-builders and sell traveler's insurance to anyone departing West, thus it mostly benefits elven blood. The citizens of Dol Amroth had believed the money from the new stadium would stay at home, and Dol Amroth would benefit. But many had wondered what price did Seaside Financial pay to get their name on the stadium, and how much profit would be shipped overseas.

Whatever the case, it is a beautiful new stadium overlooking the Bay of Belfalas. It's not the largest in Gondor, but it's comfortable and built well that will assure every fan a good experience. A max capacity of 70,000 can sit (or stand) in Seaside Financial Field.

It is also one of the brightest stadiums ever built and that was probably done on purpose to benefit Mannish and Elven teams. The sun always seems to be shining brightly in Dol Amroth and the glimmer off the sea and white walls of the stadium, will surely give orc and dwarven supporters fits. Group D will have Barad-Dur, FC Valinor, Isengard, and Gondor.

So, FC Valinor and Gondor fans should be quite comfortable and enthusiastic about watching games in a brand new stadium. Gondor had hoped to get a nice home-friendly advantage, but with Sauron in the group, his deep pockets are always buying up tickets for supporters of his team. Also, since he has money tied up in Isengard, it wouldn't be surprising if he's purchased fans that would traditionally support Isengard. Although, the bright and glittering stadium (also located near the sea, as one can actually gain access to the sea via a waterpark in the stadium. The waterpark has several rides and restaurants housed on boats, offering local maritime cuisine from the bay, while fans can still watch the game on the ships) will also temper the large orcish crowd arriving at Dol Amroth the last several days.

Main Host: Seaside Financial Field @ Dol Amroth
Secondary Host: Pelargir Park

Round 1 First-Kick times:
Isengard vs. FC Valinor - 2pm
Barad-Dur vs. Gondor - 5pm