The Champions League 133

[mr_cobra]

Great write ups, sad to exit today but delighted to make it this far at my first attempt.

Not sure if I'll qualify next season but I've really enjoyed this.

Conference 3 teams have be known to pass up the opportunity to enter so no doubt you’ll be in with a shout.

[jimbo]

Well played Dan. My target was to qualify from the group, so to get to the knockout stages was a real achievement for my developing team. Looking good for a 4th consecutive TCL crown!

I have enjoyed participating in this competition over the last two seasons but think I am certain to miss out on the next installment due to a awful season in 3-1-1.

Best of luck to all in the quarter finals and beyond! 

[stevenm]

Truly Fantastic write up Dan. Good luck to the last 8 teams

[mr_cobra]

TCL 133 LAST 8 RESULTS

Orioles buckle under pressure!
Ocean City Orioles   0 - 2    Realale Madrid   
Ocean City Orioles bow out of TCL 133 at the 1/4 final stage after they were deservedly beaten by Realale Madrid this afternoon.
Goals in either half from the away side put OCO to the sword by the 64th Min and the home side had no answers whilst Realale stayed strong until the end. A last 4 tussle with Mr Cobra's 3 time holders awaits in the Semi Final.

Perhaps Arsenals Invincibles really are Invincible in this competition?
Arsenals Invincibles   4 - 1    The REAL Madrid   
The three time back to back winners Arsenals Invincibles steamrolled The REAL Madrid in a thoroughly deserved 4-1 win today! The home side raced into a 2 goal Half Time lead with goals from midfield duo Parlour and Vieira before the away side hit back with Emma Roids on 55mins. Possession was key for the home side who finished with 61% and bagged their 3rd and 4th goals on 61 and 79mins respectively to the home fans delight. Can anyone stop them?! For REAL Madrid the road ends here.

King Kennys Army March on!!
Fools United   0 - 2    King Kennys Army
King Kennys Army are the 3rd team into the semi finals after goals in either half saw them record a 2-0 away win at Fools United in the 1/4 finals this afternoon.
KKA Ryley scored on 20mins from a throw and KKA Roby Ben unleashed a shot in off the crossbar on 49mins and that was enough to see them through. In a game that was pretty even on shots and possession the tactics deployed for the home side failed them. 

Menagerie's defensive frailties cost them a Semi Final Place!
Menagerie   0 - 1    Belgische Verpakkers
In the match I personally thought was the hardest to call it turned out to be the closest in regards to the scoreline with Belgische Verpakkers advancing to the Semi Finals. Kenny (Menagerie Manager) will be absolutely livid with his defence after on 33mins Demariyus Thomas sailed through a non-existent gap in the back 4 leaving him with a clear shot to make it 1-0. The home side however dominated the final 30mins and perhaps should of equalised to take it to extra time but it wasn't meant to be this time.

Mr C

[mr_cobra]

TCL 133 SEMI FINAL FIXTURES - Saturday 28th July

Arsenals Invincibles   vs    Realale Madrid
King Kennys Army   vs    Belgische Verpakkers

Ryan will get to play against / with himself - I'm sure he'll love that 

Now to choose wisely which team you want to be in the final....

[Ryanparker9]

I can't wait to play with myself. I have the identity of the finalists in my head for now. But if injuries play a part I may let the other boys win. We shall see.

Arsenal Invincibles still on for number 4. Can anyone stop them?

[mr_cobra]

Arsenal Invincibles still on for number 4. Can anyone stop them?

Nope.

I have fixed the competition every season so I win.

[mr_cobra]

TCL 133 SEMI FINAL RESULTS - Saturday 28th July

Arsenals Invincibles 2 vs 0 Realale Madrid
King Kennys Army 3 vs 0 Belgische Verpakkers

Holders make 4th straight final

The final of TCL 133 will be played out between Arsenals Invincibles and King Kennys Army.

It would be unreal to win 4 in a row. Best of luck Ryan!

[Cove]

Fantastic achievement to make it to a fourth straight final. absolutely unbelievable to win four in a row, best of luck.

[Wizard]

No bloody way! I can’t believe it (or, actually, I can). Four straight finals (and four possible straight wins on the trot?) You are a SL force to be reckoned with. Congratulations, regardless of the result!

And best of luck to Ryan. I hope you are the one to steal the title after 188 SL days!

[Ryanparker9]

I had a go last year in quarters and he beat me. Let's hope this year is my year. Can't wait!!

[Wizard]

... and Cobs has done it again. Fourth title in a row... WHAT! When will this sweet madness end? Are you destined to be title champions forever and ever?

Congratulations mate!!! How do you feel?!

[Ryanparker9]

Well I feel deflated. 3-0 in the final. I'm going to bed to cry. Wake me up next season. 😭😭😭

[mr_cobra]

Wow is all I can really say!

I was thinking of giving TCL up but I have to return to try and defend it for a 5th time!!!

Unlucky Ryan I’m sure you’ll be back next time, thanks to all who participated.

Mr C

[stevenm]

Congratulations Dan. A great achievement