WXV Round 9 - The Top 4 Play Off

[ossie85]

Is this a taste of what is to come in the finals? We have 1st v 4th, 2nd v 3rd this week!

Sao Paulo have taken all comers, but Cape Town have the capacity to take them down. I have a feeling this match could come down to home advantage.

Wellington took 2nd spot away from Mexico City, and will be looking to consolidate this spot by defeating the very team they took it from. Mexico would hate to lose 2 in a row, and if they do, suddenly a top 4 spot is under pressure.

New Delhi had a terrific match against Seoul last week, and I would back them to defeat the struggling Cairo.

Tokyo return home this week, and at 3-5 desperately need a win over the London Royals. London have been strong this year on the back of there captain Brent Stanton, and will make a huge step towards qualifying for the finals if they go 6-3.

Extremely good effort last week by the Islanders, but they ultimately fell short. A loss this week will likely see them fall from the 8, and Buenos Aires are a team also desperate for win. Unfortunately for BAA, Dane Swan's injury will hurt.

Beijing takes Seoul this week to make another claim for the finals. Seoul has dropped matches it feels it shouldn't have, and all hope of top 4 will disappear with a loss - and even a finals position could be on the line.

New York play against Toronto this week. New York are holding on for a dear life, but Toronto have the edge here.

Can PNL finally get a win? Unfortunately, they face an inform Moscow. But, I sense an upset brewing here.

In a game that could have wooden-spoon implications, the Berlin Brewers take on the Dublin Destroyers in Ireland.




Round 9

Home Team		Score		Score		Away Team		Location
Cape Town Cobras		0.0.0	vs	0.0.0		Sao Paulo Pumas		Newlands Cricket Ground
Pacific Islanders		0.0.0	vs.	0.0.0		Buenos Aires Armadillos		TIS, Samoa
Mexico City Suns		0.0.0	vs.	0.0.0		Wellington Warriors		Guadalajara
New York Eagles		0.0.0	vs.	0.0.0		Toronto Wolves		MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, USA
Paris Nice Lyon Reindeers		0.0.0	vs.	0.0.0		Moscow Spetsnaz		Stade du Ray
Dublin Destroyers		0.0.0	vs.	0.0.0		Berlin Brewers		Crooke Park
Tokyo Samurai		0.0.0	vs.	0.0.0		London Royals		National Olympic Stadium, Tokyo
Beijing Bears		0.0.0	vs.	0.0.0		Seoul Magpies		Beijing Olympic Park
Cairo Sands		0.0.0	vs.	0.0.0		New Delhi Tigers		Borg El Arab Stadium, Alexandria, Egypt

[Maca24]

Crunch Game!!
I really need some players to come back, otherwise I'm looking at falling out :/

[Boomz]

So I have to play 2 games this week? I can't win 1 let alone 2 :P

[Cookie Monster]

Brent Stanton v GWS this week sounds appealing,

But, general soreness may come into consideration, also, the dreaded red vest, some considerations need to be upheld.

[ossie85]

So I have to play 2 games this week? I can't win 1 let alone 2 :P

Whoops. Tokyo, Toronto, same diff

[FisherSaints]

I will be away this week so my assistants will be In charge

[Purple 77]

Would love another win this week. Think a realistic aim is 9th-12th for me  :-\

[My Chumps]

Massive test against Sao Paulo this weekend...

Need everyone to pull their socks up!  :P

[Boomz]

So I have to play 2 games this week? I can't win 1 let alone 2 :P

Whoops. Tokyo, Toronto, same diff

WE ARE NOTHING LIKE THOSE FERALS  >:( >:( >:( :P :P

[CrowsFan]

Massive test against Sao Paulo this weekend...

Need everyone to pull their socks up!  :P

Extremely worried about your midfield. Jelwood, Cotchin, Watson and JPK!!! *gulp*  :-\

Hopefully Fisher is back this week to add some much needed strength to my back line...

[pothead]

Crunch Game!!
I really need some players to come back, otherwise I'm looking at falling out :/

i am missing a few now though aswell

[CrowsFan]

Crunch Game!!
I really need some players to come back, otherwise I'm looking at falling out :/

i am missing a few now though aswell

Including your very first pick in Marc Murphy, who will be out for a long long time...

[Maca24]

Crunch Game!!
I really need some players to come back, otherwise I'm looking at falling out :/

i am missing a few now though aswell

Including your very first pick in Marc Murphy, who will be out for a long long time...

Yeah bad out for you potsy. I just hope Hodgey can get back in this week.

P.S. Sandi and Maric not a bad ruck duo? ;)

[CrowsFan]

Hodge is out for another month maca...

[Maca24]

Flower. :/
Jarrad Waite better get up then, although that looks unlikely.