Giovanniland

Gotta say I'm surprised at the results here, I thought elf ears would be much more popular

Santa Beard is nice, i can't the say the same about elf ears though..

While a Santa Beard would be absolutely jolly, ELF EARS!!!!!!!

the beard is funny

Yo why wouldn't you want to a ethereal elf? Cool af, could live all my dnd dreams

Signups & OOC
[IC] The National Darts Federation of the United Adaikes is inviting all nations to the one-weekend F4,000,000.00 United Adaikes Open, accepting a maximum of six players from Polaris countries and a maximum of three players from nations of the other parts of the world.
[OOC] This will be a No-RP tournament with no-skill, no-rank levels. The scorinating/tournament will start on December 23, 2023, at 9 PM ET. There will be singles and doubles events. The results will be posted in the forums.
If a non-Polaris nation signs up more than three (3) players, the first three (3) players will be the only accepted players in the tournament.
The first two (2) listed players are automatically that nation's representative in doubles. Of course, if a nation sends only one player, they do not have a representative in the doubles (unless another nation jointly accepts to assign one player as the doubles partner) event.
I will be accepting signups in this channel up to December 22, 2023, at 12 AM ET in the following format:
When signups close, a good number of United Adaikes players will be included to populate the tournament bracket, depending on the number of players from countries signing up.

Address by the Minister of Defence for Sekiya at DSIG Convention:
"Ladies and Gentlemen, esteemed guests, and fellow defenders of peace,
It is an honour to stand before you today at this groundbreaking convention. As the Minister of Defence for Sekiya, I am proud to witness the unveiling of the latest advancements in military technology and the indomitable spirit of Sekiyan innovation exhibited by DSIG.
DSIG has been an important partner in our nation's defence for over seven decades. From its humble beginnings to becoming a pioneer in armoured vehicle manufacturing, DSIG's journey reflects the unwavering commitment to technological excellence and the safeguarding of our nation's security.
In the dynamic landscape of modern warfare, the challenges we face are ever evolving. Other nations grow more sophisticated, and the demands on our armed forces require us to stay at the forefront of innovation. DSIG, with its relentless pursuit of excellence, has been a vital collaborator in our mission to ensure the safety and sovereignty of Sekiya.
As we witness the unveiling of the Qilin Armoured Assault Vehicle it is a testament to DSIG's dedication to pushing the boundaries of what is possible. These technological marvels showcase not only the might of our armed forces but also the ingenuity of our domestic defence industry.
In closing, let us celebrate the achievements unveiled at this convention. The collaboration between our forces and DSIG exemplifies the synergy required to secure our nation's future. Together, we stand ready to face the challenges of tomorrow, armed with innovation, determination, and the steadfast commitment to the safety and prosperity of Sekiya.
Thank you and may our partnership with DSIG continue to flourish and safeguard the peace we hold dear."

2nd DSIG Convention, Changjing
Following a successful convention this time last year, DSIG proudly inaugurates its second annual convention. This year, the spotlight is on the highly anticipated Damao 3B, the latest variant of Sekiya's flagship main battle tank. Although closely related to its predecessor, the Damao 3A, which made its debut almost a decade ago, the 3B introduces subtle yet strategic improvements, showcasing DSIG's dedication to refinement and innovation.
Beyond the unveiling of the Damao 3B, anticipation is building for an exciting announcement from Heping Small Arms (HSA) on the third day of the convention. As the industry looks to the future, HSA promises to contribute to the landscape of cutting-edge weaponry.
Responding to overwhelming demand, DSIG's Virtual Reality Training Simulator returns at this year's convention. Since its captivating debut last year, this immersive training solution has garnered substantial interest. Notably, the Sekiyan military has ordered two of these advanced simulators, with the first already operational and the second currently undergoing installation.
Damao 3B Main Battle Tank
Onto the main product shown off at the convention, the Damao 3B. The 3B is a variant of the 3A, released in 1314. The 3B has been refitted to better connect to Sekiya's C4ISR network, allowing it to work better with last year's Qilin. Additionally, the crew interface of the tank has been significantly refined, giving the crew more space inside the tank, with some new quality of life upgrades for the crew, such as newly designed seats, improved first aid kits and an improved survival kit, fitting two tents, flares, and rations to last up to 2 weeks for the whole crew.

From June of 1324, Damao will shift the majority of its plants to start producing the Damao 3B, with some plants continuing to produce the Damao 3A for storage, spare parts & export.
[OOC: Stay tuned for another small post in a few days! The tank I have used as reference is the Korean K2 Black Panther)

Tensions just keep on growing, the country almost feels divided again.
"We shall not surrender our identity over a state that treats us like 2nd class citizens!" are the shouts heared in some of the more western lands, where the zannese spirit and identity is still much more appreciated than the candeluian one, seen as invasive and "fake", an excuse to get more land from the Granzians, the "old enemies" ("antic'a nemizi").

"We'd do anything to let them know they are not lower than us, but at our same level" Say members of the government, who are mainly born in Ex-Granzian regions.
"They have no reason to say that, during the last years the integration and development of poor Zannese regions has been one of the main focuses for us, we have and we intend to make our nation prosper as one."

Zuni and Fagnella are the main regions where this is noticeable, and where many suspect some "Rebellion groups" are hiding, waiting for the perfect moment to strike and "liberate" Zannia (Even though there's no concrete proof).

Some even believe the people are arming themselves, via some kind of illegal gun trade, even though again, nothing can back up this.

We still hope for a peacefull end of these tensions, and we hope for Zannians and Granzians to live in peace like they did in the past years, without anything like what's coming up recently even being mentioned.
With this last hope, us from Candela Mattutina wish you a goodnight, we'll see you in the next report!

Long Live The Emperor.

Greiya's Blue Tsunami
 
Mitake Port - Last Night, we at Greiya’s Today and many other media outlets gather here at the HEC Headquarters to observe the results of the election. With the first results being Wheat Hill and no doubt that Ahmad Zarif won 59% of the votes. 

However, starting at 12.00 a.m midnight the result, the blue waves start pouring at the screen with the United Greiya Front winning seats after seats with the president Abdul Razak, winning the Sun Tiger Island seats with the comfortable 93% vote. Lee Suew Kiew won the Kuro Cape seat with 89% vote while Chandry Ramasamy won the Old Navy City with 74% vote.

The blue waves also came along with the victorious team of the National Democratic Organisation and Union Labour Party as they too won a lot of those in this election. Imai Lisa, the president of NDO, won the Kurani River seat with 85% votes, defeating the former prime minister, Geral Howard, and his 15 years reign on the city. NDO also marked a major victory at the Mitake Port as we saw the most heated battle yet as Mitake Ran won the seat with 78% votes.

The Union Labour Party marked its first victory with Abdul Halim, winning the Mat Kayu Hill seat with 67% votes, and starting from there, the Union Labour Party started to get victory after victory with the highest number, 71% votes, won by Sheldon Bruce in the New Littleton run.

The Pan-Bukwas Party, started to see their downfall as they lost of 40 seats to 98 seats last year. They did, however, win a significant majority in the Minato Streets with an 89% vote win over Tatsumori Kijimoto. Other than that, the PBP marked their first major loss since 1403. Meanwhile, the Conservative Greiya Party were able to make their debut in the parliament with them winning their first seat in Shino City with 59% votes.
 
Socialist Greiya Movement won the Nirvana Town seats with 51% votes, thus making their debut in the parliament. This year also marks the most independent candidate win as we saw 5 independent candidates win their run. The highlight of the show highlights Shinomori Tatsuya winning the Kawi Island seats with 67% votes and Sakuramachi Nanami as she won the Bandar Dayang seat with 56% votes.

The last seats to be registered on the HEC are the Ichigaya Islands seats at 2.49 am with Hikari Midoriya from United Greiya Front winning the seats with 89% votes, thus closing the 13th Greiya General Election. With that, the coalition of United Greiya Front, National Democratic Party and Union Labour won this year's election by winning 57% of the seats. The press conference regarding the nation's leader will be held tonight and the full list of the new ministers will be released in a few days.
 
Author - Wan D

This, all the way. 100% mischievous fey vibes

@Q3Z0S @Legendian @ruben @Indigrad all accepted!

Elf ears 10/10 gimme the pointy
edit: nothing against santa beard, but if i want that i can make my own or store bought is fine

I'm old. A Santa beard would be just fine.

The new era start tomorrow!
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After a long political crisis, Greiya is up for the general election tomorrow. A huge clash between the United Greiya Front (UGF) and the Pan-Bukwas Party (PBP) will be marked in history as probably the biggest fight the country has yet to be seen. 
 
For the past weeks, the National Democratic Organisation (NDO) and Labour Union Party (LUP) have stated their support for the United Greiya Front and their interest in forming the government. The president of NDO, Imai Lisa, stated that “If you want to win the nation's heart, then you have to fine the correct man to do so.” Meanwhile, the President of LUP, Sheldon Bruce, also released a statement regarding that party support on the government lead by Abdul Razak.
 
On the other hand, the Socialist Greiya Movement (GS) and the Conservative Greiya Party (PCOG) both voiced their support for the Pan-Bukwas Party. Lee Yang Tin, the secretary of GS, expressed the party's support for the government lead by Ahmad Zarif. Unexpectedly, PCOG decided to join the PBP coalition as they think that UGF have betrayed them in the previous election.
 
A few of the focused seats for tomorrow's election are surely the race for the capital city, Mitake Port, which will be a 3-sided battle between Lee Yang Tin (GS), Ahmad Uzayr (Independent) and Mitake Ran (NDO). The seats for the Kurani River will be contested by Imai Lisa (NDO) and Geral Howard (PBP). Not only that, the attention is also focusing on Sun Tiger Island, which will see a battle between Abdul Razak (UGF) and Hiromu Minami (PCOG). Lastly, there is the fight for seats in Wheat Hill between Ahmad Zarif (PBP) and Kumaran Ramasamy (UGF).
 
The High Election Commission of Greiya (HEC) has released a notice to everyone to cast their vote for their desirable parties. Xu Weng Ni, the spokesperson of HEC targets stated that HEC targets for an increase of 30% increase in the population going out and casting their vote. This is due to the decrease in the number of people who voted for the previous election.
Author - Wan D
 
We in Greiya’s Today will keep you updated with the results of the 13th Greiya General Election!

So stay tuned!
 

Culinary Groups
Sekiya has 6 main culinary groups, each with similarities and differences that you will discover as you follow along with these recipes. Each recipe will be from one of the food groups mentioned below.

Eastern Sekiya (Dongchi) - Dongchi is a rare cuisine and found rarely within and outside of Sekiya. Dongchi roughly translates to "Eastern food" and is the most different from the other food groups. Primarily influenced by the lifestyle of the Donggu people for much of Sekiyan history, Dongchi food is mostly based around roaming animals, such as cattle and similar mammals. North-Western Sekiya (Kaluo) - Kaluo food is the rarest food group on this list due to the low population density. The area was for much of history closer to Sekiya's northern neighbour, Peourouin. Due to this, Kaluo food is a rough mix of Heping and Peourouin cuisine. Western Sekiya (Fugu) - Fugo is an extremely interesting food group, due to its influence from Giovanniland, which had control over this region between the 920s to the early 1200s. The name Fugo, comes from the local name of the Northern Sekiyan Coast, meaning "Prosperous Valley". Fugo food is similar to Banyue food, with a strong influence from Giovannilandian cuisine. Central Sekiya (Heping) - Heping food is extremely popular in Sekiya, however, is not well known globally. It is named after Heping City, the largest city in Sekiya, and a rough centre of Heping food. Heping food is primarily based around rice, chicken and pork, due to the abundance of farmland in Central Sekiya. South-Western Sekiya (Banyue) - If you have ever been to a Sekiyan restaurant in your country, then you most likely have eaten lots of food from Banyue! The name is taken from the ancient Sekiyan kingdom of Banyue that used to occupy much of South-Western Sekiya. Banyue is by far the most popular Sekiyan food group abroad, primarily due to the large city of Xinghai! Xinghai is by far Sekiya's most multicultural city, and the large amount of tourism and trade going through the city has helped local cuisine travel the world! Banyue food is primarily based around seafood, due to the abundance of coastline. Southern Sekiya (Danan) - The word "Danan" translate literally to Great South, the name of an ancient empire during which Danan food really took off. Due to its lush and dense forests, Danan food is primarily based around hunted animals, such as Deer and Wild Game, however these meats have been substituted with farm animals as part of conservation efforts. Page 2

Hello all
I was around some years ago, apparently about 8 years ago, genuinely curiously about what's happened since.
How's it going?
IH
EDIT: Bizarre to see that the last posts I made were in 2014 given how much time was spent on NS and these forums.

Recommendations for the Final Matches - Nieubasria vs Cambria and Dalimbar vs Arifiyyah
 

 
The Finale of the Third World Cup of Football, happening in Ryxtylopia in 1423 will see defending champions Nieubasria attempt to win the title for the third straight time in a row, against opponents from the same continent: Cambria, who will go for their first ever Football World Cup win after finishing in third in both the previous editions of the tournament.
But now with the Cambrians having surpassed the semi finals, after defeating the last non-polarii team: Arifiyyah, they hope to be able to win the world cup, whilst Nieubasria come off strong after defeating Dalimbar.
This match promises to be an intense and memorable one, and one of the teams will crown themselves champions of the footballing world for the next year, whilst the sport is the reason we all gather here for this day, there are also recommendations that the Ryxtylopian Government would like to make for tourists going to the game.
 
As well as this, audiences will also be able to watch the match for the bronze medal (or third place), between Polarii team: Dalimbar and Auran team Arifiyyah, Both teams had a good tournament despite Dalimbar struggling in the group stage, whilst Ariffiyah is one of the previous finalists, whilst their team failed to make the final, they still have a shot at to take home the bronze.
 
Where will the games happen?
 
Nieubasria vs Cambria:
The Finale between Nieubasria and Cambria will take place in the Istadio Franco Rivalda, also known as "Il Colosso" (The Colossus) home of the Ryxtylopian National Team, as well as Club Atletico Rio Priava. This stadium is the largest in Ryxtylopia and one of the largest in all of Aura, with a capacity of 81,500 spectators, its an old but recently modernized complex that has seen several of the greatest moments not only in ryxtylopian club football, but also at an international level.
The stadium has many seating areas to choose from, and it has screens for areas with harders views, which will provide live coverage from the game, as well as zoom into the most exciting moments of the game.
 

 
With that said, transport to the venue will be provided in the Ryxenia area, many hotels having already bundled it with their offers, if having purchased a bundle isn't the case for the consumer, the price to pay is relativley cheap by most standards, considering theese busses have been chartered by the ryxtylopian government, as well as this taxis and other private transport options are available.
When it comes to food and drink, the Rivalda's large hallways surrounding the stadium have plenty of stands willing to sell many options of both fast and traditional food at cheap prices, drinks; mainly soda and alcoholic beverages are also available, as well as this; snacks can be bought by vendors wandering the stands, again at cheap prices.
The stadium does include some other facilities, mainly the bathrooms, parking lot, and for the private boxes there's service to get your food delivered straight to your location, as well as a TV to give you company.
 
 
The Rivalda is Subdivided into 4 stands: Raixas, Bravaino, Esquirriva and Saivilla, and theese are subdivided again into upper, mid, and lower sections, with each stand having retractable fences to separate fans from each team; however due to the low risk involved in this match theese fences won't be raised but its still not recommended to wander off your assigned area.
 

 
 
When it comes to entrances, the Rivalda has 3 large entrances, and several other emergency exits with clear signs indicating where to head to in the case of an emergency. The 3 entrances are: the Main Entrance, the West Entrance and the East Entrance.
All entrances will be opened to all fans, however we recommend fans of the home to enter through the West Entrance, and fans of the Visiting side to enter throught the East entrance.
 

 
Dalimbar vs Arifiyyah:
The game for 3rd place between Dalimbar and Arifiyyah will take place in the Istadio Gral. Tavarra Dipartí, in the city of Vynitiná, home of the Diportivo Unido di Vynitiná and with a capacity of 67,745 spectators, the complex is a bit old, but for the world cup it received a new paint job and its ready to receive the teams that will battle it out to take home the Bronze.
 

 
The stadium isn't located near many hotels and public spaces, but its well connected to the city center through public transport and the metro; like in the Rivalda's case temporary bus routes have been set to shuffle passangers to the stadium for the game.
Like in the Rivalda, food and drinks can be found in stands outside the stadium or with vendors, as well as this it has functional facilities, and a nearby parking lot.
For this game around 2/3 of the stadium's capacity has been reserved for Ariffiyah fans due to the proximity factor, the ammount of Ariffiyah supporters is expected to be quite high, if the Dalimbari fans dont fill the other seats, extra capacity will be available.
The Dipartí is divided into 4 stands: Arvailas, Caraviallas, Gral. Divirca and Fortín. Fortín and Caraviallas are smaller stands with only one level, whilst the other two are bigger in comparison having more floors and capacity for more spectators, fences to separate fans are in the stadium, but for this game its most likley they wont be used; however we still recommend to not wander off your assigned area once the game starts.
 

 
The stadium has 3 Entrances, one in the north, one in the south and one on the west side, Dalimbar supporters will enter through the west Entrance, Arifiyyah supporters through the south entrance, while the North entrance will be open for supporters of both sides.
 

 
 
The Rules
For a successful and peaceful games to take place, there have to be rules most focused around what you can and cannot bring into the stadiums, for this we have divided items into allowed and not allowed in the next segment:
 
ALLOWED:
Flags.
Banners.
Bevarages Contained in plastic bottles.
Food and Snacks.
Musical Instruments
 
NOT ALLOWED:
Pets.
Weapons or Sharp Objects.
Drones.
Lasers.
Microphones or Loudspeakers.
Glass Bottles.
Smoke Bombs or Flares.
 
 
The Schedule:
(only applies to the Gold Medal Match)
 
Before the game, people will be expected to get to their assigned locations and seats.
And hour before the game, a band from the ryxtylopian military will show up, to perform local music, as well as this brief exposees of culture will happen to entretain guests.
Right before the game both teams will walk into the pitch, this will be followed by the playing of the National Anthem of the Ryxtylopian Federation, as well as the anthems of both the participating teams.
After this the game will start and is expected to last around 95 minutes, with the present possibility of extra time being added, or even going to penalties.
After the game a stage will be set for the winning team within the pitch, the awards ceremony will begin before the winning team takes up stage and lifts the trophy.
Finally a fireworks display will take place at the stadium.
Theese events will mark the official end of the tournament.
 
 
Those are the recommendations we give to everybody with the intent of attending the game to follow, this game will be one of the games of the century, and we expect both teams to give it their best and to give us their best moments to remember and hopefully remember this world cup as one of - if not the best edition of the tournament to ever happen!

OUTRAGE AT TV DEBATE
Anders Merken Causes Outrage At National TV Debate
As a general election looms in the new year we have got used to seeing weekly debates from politicians across the political spectrum on our screens on a Wednesday evening. These are traditionally subdued, respectful and in all honesty a tiny bit dull. However the rulebook was not only thrown out the window by Anders Merken of the People for Justice Party last night, you could argue he lit it on fire. Merken is a self described "warrior of the people" hailing from Haede Fysla. His appearances on radio and in interviews with other media across the country have led to a mjaority of the population and his opponents label him a right wing populist who seeks to shock audiences with blatantly crass and ill informed opinions such as when he said that the reason for decline in support of the royal family was due to "that lot coming over in boat loads" (he did not elaborate on who that lot were). His policies of limiting immigration and protecting "Ageran national culture" have hit a chord in the rural lowland belt area and in the generally mmore conservative south and northeast of the country. 
Last night's debate contained all of the major Ageran political party leaders who were quickly overshadowed by Merken's loud cries directed at the Land Party's Árnur Darrúe from across the studio of "Traitor" and "Burn in hell you disgrace" were not popular with the studio audience or the national broadcaster ARC's veteran journalist Kata Orósun as Merken did not apear following the advertisement break in the middle of the debate. Merken has since gone to tabloids in Morvik claiming his freedom of speech has been curtailed by the ARC describing it as a "government mouthpiece".
This instance may sound tame to outsiders but in the ususally civil world of Ageran politics this presents a worrying and uncharted new territory with the 1424 election shaping up to be one of the most interesting in recent memory.
NEW ADDITION TO MORVIK HARBOUR CAUSES CONTROVERSY
Some are left unhappy with the design of Morvik's new national theatre which sits on it's historic harbour front
Morvik harbour has a new addition and it is not popular with certain parts of the city's populace. Amongst the old grey and brown stone buildings lining the harbour and the city's famous green cathedral lies a modern glass and steel national theatre which some are calling an eyesore. Member of the Dhiringúr for Morvik south stated that "The new 
national theatre was much needed but it should have respected the already existing ancient architecture and not done it's best to completely erode it's beauty" others such as resident Ána Leathernen of Óravangúr Street just one mile away from the new theatre had a more positive reaction "It breathes new life into the city and gives the harbour a new lease of life I think it's wonderful". 
Whatever your opinion on the new national theatre may be it is doubtless, yes doubtless that it is an exciting and much needed addition no matter what it looks like.

Система аварийного оповещения / Emergency Alert System
Вещательный диапазон: Порт-Айна / Broadcast Range: Port Ain
Внимание! / Attention!
Внимание! / Attention!
Внимание! / Attention!
Внимание! / Attention!
Порт Айна заблокирован до дальнейшего уведомления. / Port Ain is under lockdown until further notice.
Пожалуйста, оставайтесь в своих домах. Не выходите на улицу. / Please remain in your homes. Do not go outside.
Порт Айна заблокирован до дальнейшего уведомления. / Port Ain is under lockdown until further notice.
Пожалуйста, оставайтесь в своих домах. Не выходите на улицу. / Please remain in your homes. Do not go outside.
Вооруженные группы атакуют следующие объекты: Атомная электростанция Порт-Айна; Командный центр Порт-Айна; Таганский Торговый Центр; ФСТВ Порт-Айна. / Armed groups are attacking the following locations: Port Ain Nuclear Power Station; Port Ain Command Centre; Tagansky Shopping Centre; FSTV Port Ain.
Вооруженные группы атакуют следующие объекты: Атомная электростанция Порт-Айна; Командный центр Порт-Айна; Таганский Торговый Центр; ФСТВ Порт-Айна. / Armed groups are attacking the following locations: Port Ain Nuclear Power Station; Port Ain Command Centre; Tagansky Shopping Centre; FSTV Port Ain.
Не покидайте свой дом, пока не даст разрешение! / Do not leave your house until given clearance!
Слава Далимбар! / Glory to Dalimbar!

Warning - body horror
 

AADLIVALVE   -      -   NOBILITYWATCH
Tales of Monarchy's Enduring Appeal (Part 12)
COLUMN - DECEMBER 5, 1423
In a world that often seems to embrace change at breakneck speed, some traditions stand as timeless pillars, capturing the hearts and imaginations of the people. Among these enduring traditions is the institution of monarchy, where tales of regal splendor, unwavering duty, and the charm of royal personalities continue to weave a narrative that crosses generations.
In this column, we embark on a journey through the lens of ardent admirers and staunch monarchists who find solace, inspiration, and connection in the stories of royal families. Each week, we delve into the personal narratives of those who have dedicated themselves to preserving and cherishing the age-old traditions of monarchy.
From grandiose ceremonies to the subtle nuances of royal interactions, we'll explore the multifaceted appeal of the royal house of the current Prince. Whether it's the captivating allure of a coronation, the timeless elegance of a tiara, or the profound sense of duty exemplified by monarchs, these stories will illuminate the reasons behind the unwavering passion of those who continue to champion the cause of monarchy.
Join us as we navigate history, peeking into the lives of individuals who proudly wear their admiration for royalty as a badge of honor. This is not just a collection of stories; it's a celebration of the enduring charm and significance of monarchy in the hearts of its devotees. So, sit back, pour yourself a cup of tea, and reminisce with our featured submitter. 
Elaine Qu, 56, Fort Ingor
 
 

Hello everyone! I am Numerio Dellio-Oliverde, host of the special Football Report that is taking place during the 3rd World Cup of Football. Today we'll talk about the round of 16 game against Nieubasria, which sadly resulted in elimination for the Giovannilandian team, as well as expectations for the next world cup. 
Round of 16: Giovanniland 1-3 Nieubasria (Halftime: 1-1)
Goals: Vittoria Oriastella (28')
The players of Team Giovanniland started the game with confidence against Nieubasria, knowing the challenge ahead of playing against the defending champions. The team played more defensively than before, with the striker Klementine de Abreo-Florine giving the way to another defender, the experienced Kornelio Trieste. Through most of the first half this strategy worked, although it was also nailbiting to watch for any Giovannilandian: the ball spent more time in our defensive half than the attacking one, with the team getting its scoring attempts mostly from counterattacks.
In one of these attempts, Vittoria Oriastella successfully found her way to a good angle to shoot the ball, receiving the ball from former captain Lorentio Santo-Ferraro, and scored, to the surprise of the Basric team. Giovanniland would then hold the advantage for most of the remaining time in the first half, however Nieubasria's striker Camdyn Cartwrighte dealt a blow to Giovannilandian morale when the carefully set up defense was bypassed by him just before the first half ended, on minute three of stoppage time.
In the second half, Team Giovanniland continued with a similar formation to the first half, hoping that they would be able to mount a similar counterattack to the previous one that led to the goal. In fact the team did, with good attempts from Gabriella Orfeo and Augusto Uprino-Antenore, the latter of which required a stellar defense from Nieubasria's goalkeeper Dalton Fairburne to stop, but overall the success was not to be repeated since the Basric defense improved after the first and ultimately only goal from Giovanniland.
As time progressed, the goal to break the even score was eventually scored by the striker Zedh Coreia from Nieubasria at the 65th minute, and the defending champions further added to their score near the end of the match through a 83th minute goal by Landan Aylmere, unfortunately denying the Giovannilandians any chance at a comeback.
Our team was then eliminated from the competition, curiously the third time this happens just at the round of 16 and with a score of 3-1 for the opposing team, dubbed 'The 3-1 Curse' by fans. The coaches Èttore Ottavio-Linnare and Elia Lastrilla expressed their commiserations at the result and the fact the goal of surpassing this stage did not come to fruition, but also lauded the team for playing to the best of its ability against the top team in the world. Gustavo Zapata, the new captain, also commented that due to the big changes taken in the team since the last world cup this new roster is very much still adapting itself, and over time he expects that it will be stronger.
With these results, we at the Football Report have updated the scoring leaderboard one last time for the foreseeable future! The newcomer to the Squadra Nationala, Vittoria Oriastella, has proven her place as one of the rising stars of the national football, scoring two goals in this World Cup, while at the top we have famous strikers like the captain Gustavo Zapata and the young star Matteo Divendomare.
Name Goals Scored Rank Gustavo Zapata 9 #1 Matteo Divendomare 8 #2 Pietro Takeda 5 #3 Lorentio Santo-Ferraro 4 #4 Alberta Verdi 3 #5 Arabella Viaria-Nyima 2 #6 Augusto Uprino-Antenore Klementine de Abreo-Florine Vittoria Oriastella Farlina Benaventura 1 #10 Giovanni Oliverde-Lastrilla Jurandire Lianzo Katia Ovinaria-Taspena Manuello Karventine-Devalle Ortensia Anvera-Floreverde That is all from us today! Although our team has been eliminated, continue watching this channel because we will continue displaying further matches from the 3rd World Cup of Football. I hope to see you there, and I also make an invite to all viewers to stay tuned for our upcoming Chess Report that will cover all happenings from the 1423 Giovanniland Chess Championship, starting today in the city of Sonserina!

Hello everyone! I am Numerio Dellio-Oliverde, host of the special Football Report that is taking place during the 3rd World Cup of Football. Today we'll talk about the round of 16 game against Nieubasria, which sadly resulted in elimination for the Giovannilandian team, as well as expectations for the next world cup. 
Round of 16: Giovanniland 1-3 Nieubasria (Halftime: 1-1)
Goals: Vittoria Oriastella (28')
The players of Team Giovanniland started the game with confidence against Nieubasria, knowing the challenge ahead of playing against the defending champions. The team played more defensively than before, with the striker Klementine de Abreo-Florine giving the way to another defender, the experienced Kornelio Trieste. Through most of the first half this strategy worked, although it was also nailbiting to watch for any Giovannilandian: the ball spent more time in our defensive half than the attacking one, with the team getting its scoring attempts mostly from counterattacks.
In one of these attempts, Vittoria Oriastella successfully found her way to a good angle to shoot the ball, receiving the ball from former captain Lorentio Santo-Ferraro, and scored, to the surprise of the Basric team. Giovanniland would then hold the advantage for most of the remaining time in the first half, however Nieubasria's striker Camdyn Cartwrighte dealt a blow to Giovannilandian morale when the carefully set up defense was bypassed by him just before the first half ended, on minute three of stoppage time.
In the second half, Team Giovanniland continued with a similar formation to the first half, hoping that they would be able to mount a similar counterattack to the previous one that led to the goal. In fact the team did, with good attempts from Gabriella Orfeo and Augusto Uprino-Antenore, the latter of which required a stellar defense from Nieubasria's goalkeeper Dalton Fairburne to stop, but overall the success was not to be repeated since the Basric defense improved after the first and ultimately only goal from Giovanniland.
As time progressed, the goal to break the even score was eventually scored by the striker Zedh Coreia from Nieubasria at the 65th minute, and the defending champions further added to their score near the end of the match through a 83th minute goal by Landan Aylmere, unfortunately denying the Giovannilandians any chance at a comeback.
Our team was then eliminated from the competition, curiously the third time this happens just at the round of 16 and with a score of 3-1 for the opposing team, dubbed 'The 3-1 Curse' by fans. The coaches Èttore Ottavio-Linnare and Elia Lastrilla expressed their commiserations at the result and the fact the goal of surpassing this stage did not come to fruition, but also lauded the team for playing to the best of its ability against the top team in the world. Gustavo Zapata, the new captain, also commented that due to the big changes taken in the team since the last world cup this new roster is very much still adapting itself, and over time he expects that it will be stronger.
With these results, we at the Football Report have updated the scoring leaderboard one last time for the foreseeable future! The newcomer to the Squadra Nationala, Vittoria Oriastella, has proven her place as one of the rising stars of the national football, scoring two goals in this World Cup, while at the top we have famous strikers like the captain Gustavo Zapata and the young star Matteo Divendomare.
Name Goals Scored Rank Gustavo Zapata 9 #1 Matteo Divendomare 8 #2 Pietro Takeda 5 #3 Lorentio Santo-Ferraro 4 #4 Alberta Verdi 3 #5 Arabella Viaria-Nyima 2 #6 Augusto Uprino-Antenore Klementine de Abreo-Florine Vittoria Oriastella Farlina Benaventura 1 #10 Giovanni Oliverde-Lastrilla Jurandire Lianzo Katia Ovinaria-Taspena Manuello Karventine-Devalle Ortensia Anvera-Floreverde That is all from us today! Although our team has been eliminated, continue watching this channel because we will continue displaying further matches from the 3rd World Cup of Football. I hope to see you there, and I also make an invite to all viewers to stay tuned for our upcoming Chess Report that will cover all happenings from the 1423 Giovanniland Chess Championship, starting today in the city of Sonserina!