Arda Cup Soccer 2008

[Nilpaurion Felagund]

Prediction for last matches:

• Group A:
  • Fornost < Rómena
    Do or die for both Númenórean teams. I think Rómena will win, considering their better overall performance so far.
    
    
  • Rivendell >>> Michel Delving
    Better luck next tourney, Halflings.
  
  
• Group B:
  • Breeland < Tol-in-Gaurhoth
    Tol-in-Gaurhoth pulls off goals when it matters.
    
    
  • Edoras > Mirkwood
    If Tol-in-Gaurhoth wins, all Edoras needs is a draw to advance. It would be interesting to see Scatha play against the descendants of Fram.
  
  
• Group C:
  • Formenos >>> Isengard
    After their last match, can anyone doubt Formenos sweeping their group?
    
    
  • Doriath > Alqualondë
    Another do-or-die match, this time between two Teleri teams. Statistics and gameplay points to Doriath winning.
  
  
• Group D:
  • Lothlórien <<< Nargothrond
    It should have been an exciting battle of the siblings, but Nargothrond has a vastly superior team.
    
    
  • Osgiliath > Umbar
    Osgiliath is just playing better, but it could end in a draw, too.
  
  
• Group E:
  • Erebor < Túna
    Could go either way, but I'm hoping for an Elven victory.
    
    
  • Gondolin >>> Gondor
    Sweep-sweep-sweep!
  
  
• Group F:
  • Armenelos >>> Helm's Deep
    Not even close.
    
    
  • Amon Rhûd < Taniquetil
    Third must-win match. Taniquetil could get into trouble with its playing style, but the Valar are better players than Men. I hope they use the skill advantage.
  
  
• Group G:
  • Hithlum >>> Minas Tirith
    Zzzz.
    
    
  • Mordor > Moria
    The Black Land playing much better than expected. They'll beat the Black Chasm, no problem.
  
  
• Group H:
  • Annúminas >>> Brethil
    Having tied with both Ainu-heavy teams, Angband and Valimar, Annúminas has what it takes to beat Brethil easily.
    
    
  • Angband < Valimar
    Too close to call properly, but I think Tulkas and Arien > Morgoth, so that's that for me.