rancer890 Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Well done on promotion. That table is crazier than my battle for top spot in my save. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackJCFC Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Congrats on the promotion, next season will be very tough! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cerud Posted June 27, 2012 Author Share Posted June 27, 2012 2012 Season in Review EC Santo André - Campeonato Brasileiro Série B & Campeonato Paulista Série A1 League Title Runner Up - Campeonato Paulista Série A1 4th Place - Promoted to Campeonato Brasileiro The Leagues Campeonato Paulista Série A1 Standings | Past Positions | Fixtures - Our run in the Paulistão was amazing this year and a complete turn around from my first year here. We had a great record, only losing 3 matches in the regular season, putting us in serious contention for the playoffs. Campeonato Brasileiro Série B Standings | Past Positions | Fixtures - Well, that final match was not to be. They won 1-0. Now, normally you would think that if I scored 2 goals, I would win. Well, I scored 4 goals, all not allowed. Moral of the story, if you go down by 1 goal, make sure that you go out and score 5. This was a season of highs and lows. Our fans must have been hyperventilating given the congestion of the table throughout the entire season. However, we were able to hold onto that final promotion spot and earn a position in the Brasileirão for next season. We are in the top flight of Brazilian football! The Playoffs Campeonato Paulista Série A1 Paulistão Quarter Final EC Santo André 2 - 1 Guarani FC Our first match was a lenient one against another Série B side. We had problems against Guarani during the season, but we pulled through and won. Guarani were only able to grab a consolation goal in the 90th minute. Paulistão Semi Final SC Corinthians Paulista 0 - 1 EC Santo André I figured the match against Corinthians would be the end of a good run for us. However, we held our own throughout the first half, matching them on the pitch and controlling a good portion of the play. A goal in the 72nd minute saw us into the final against our parent club, São Paulo. Paulistão Final Leg 1 EC Santo André 1 - 0 São Paulo FC Now, I figured we were done, but nope! Again, we matched up against a higher level opposition and came out ahead. It helped that this was against a home crowd who spurred us on. Paulistão Final Leg 2 São Paulo FC 4 - 2 EC Santo André São Paulo win on aggregate 4-3 Alas, it wasn't meant to be. São Paulo must have been angry after the first match and came out absolutely dominating. It was a 4-0 lead until we mounted a push back in the last half, clawing back 2 goals. However, there was no room for a third, which would have seen us win. Still runners up in the Paulistão was an amazing finish for our club and should have helped push us into Série B. The Cups Copa Kia do Brasil - We made the 2nd Round, which is what our Board wanted; however, playing against Série A club, Bahia, was just too much. The Stats Campeonato Paulista Série A1 Goals Scored - 45 (+ 21 from last season; 1st in league) Goals Conceded - 24 (- 3 from last season; 14th in league) Average Attendance - 4 598 (+ 2 576 from last season; 14th in league) Campeonato Brasileiro Série B Goals Scored - 72 (1st in league) Goals Conceded - 49 (17th in league) Average Attendance - 4 220 (+ 959 from last season; 14th in league) The Players Squad | Transfers - Quite a bit of movement, both in and out of the club. However, there is a real priority in defense and possibly, a new goalkeeper. Our goals against in Série B was unacceptable. Marcos Pimentel - D/WB R - Pimentel was brought in to help the defense in the summer. He was a solid presence and helped a defensive line in need. Iliasu Shilia - D C - Our top defensive player and a strong presence in corners. He also embodies what I like in a player, a determined personality. Carlos André - ST - André was a back up striker who won a starting position by continually coming up big when it was needed. His skills continue to improve under the mentorship or others as well. He ends up our top goalscorer of the year in all competitions. The Backroom Finances - Still losing money. I hope top flight Brazilian football will help. Facilities - Still the same. The pitch is listed as Ok, so I'm hoping it can last another season. The Awards Campeonato Paulista Série A1 Artilheiro do Campeonato Paulista (Top Goalscorer) - Carlos André - 2nd Place, Henan - 3rd Place Revelação do Campeonato Paulista (Revolutionary Player) - Carlos André - 2nd Place Time do Ano do Campeonato Paulista (Best XI) - Iliasu Shilia (D C), Carlos André (ST) Campeonato Brasileiro Série B Melhor Jogador do Série B (Best Player) - Leandro Chapparro - 1st Place, André Luiz - 3rd Place Artilheiro da Série B (Top Goalscorer) - Luisinho Paulista - 1st Place Melhor Treinador da Série B (Best Manager) - Cerud - 1st Place Seleção da Série B (Best XI) - Iliasu Shilia (D C), Luisinho Paulista (ST) Fans' Player of the Year - André Luiz The Goals Revisited Achieve a mid-table finish - Achieved! And a promotion too! Improve finances - Failed. Plans for Next Season Looks like life in the Brasileirão for me I haven't been really attached to any other jobs yet. There was minor speculation connecting me to Vancouver when Martin Rennie was fired, but I wasn't the favourite. Interesting that Vancouver was the first job I was attached to. In this career, my favourite club is actually mentioned as Tottenham! Anyway, I'm looking forward to the fight of Série A. It should be one of survival, I expect. However, so long as I can fix us my defensive problems, I think survival is possible. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cerud Posted June 27, 2012 Author Share Posted June 27, 2012 Well done on promotion! Still is crazily tight for top spot, hopefully you can win the title! I tried. They succeeded. Well done on promotion. That table is crazier than my battle for top spot in my save. It is a crazy one! Cheers, rancer Congrats on the promotion, next season will be very tough! Thanks, JackJCFC. I expect next year to be a fight on the bottom part of the table, not the top. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cerud Posted June 27, 2012 Author Share Posted June 27, 2012 3 December 2012 Cerud Wanted in Greece Newly promoted Santo André was expecting to field interest for their manager, just not this soon. Only one day after winning promotion to the top of Brazilian football, Canadian manager Cerud has been heavily linked with the opening with AEK Athens. While no offer has been made yet, the consecutive promotions is likely to begin the investigation by a few clubs into the likelihood of grabbing the talented manager. Cerud has made no comment as of yet. He is likely hung over do to festivities lasting last into the night. Search parties have been organized. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRL88 Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 That would be a cracking job to get . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.W.G Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Big congrats on getting promoted,not you can breathe more easily The Greek job would be a good one to get if they offer it you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
markyosullivan Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 AEK is quite a big club, would be good if they offered you the job Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltablue Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 That would be good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cerud Posted June 27, 2012 Author Share Posted June 27, 2012 That would be a cracking job to get . Big congrats on getting promoted,not you can breathe more easily The Greek job would be a good one to get if they offer it you. AEK is quite a big club, would be good if they offered you the job That would be good. Thanks, all. I ended last night when I saw the news report as I wanted to think about whether or not to pursue it. I agree that the move would be good, plus it's a huge career move. Just not sure if I want to jeopardize my relationship in Snato Andre if I don't get it. We'll see. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akkarin Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Congrats on promotion! I agree with SLR88, that would be cracking job to get at this stage - tough decision ahead Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cswalk08 Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Congrats on promotion! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cerud Posted June 27, 2012 Author Share Posted June 27, 2012 Congrats on promotion! I agree with SLR88, that would be cracking job to get at this stage - tough decision ahead Thanks, Akkarin. It was never offered so didn't need to worry about it Congrats on promotion! Thanks, cswalk08! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cerud Posted June 27, 2012 Author Share Posted June 27, 2012 2012 Global Review Domestic Clubs Brazilian Campeonato Brasileiro 2012 - 1st Palmeiras, 2nd São Paulo, 3rd Atlético Paranaense, Relegated Portuguesa, Santos, Ponte Preta, Goiás 2011 - 1st São Paulo, 2nd Flamengo, 3rd Santos, Relegated Vasco, Aval, Ceará, América (MG) Barclays Premier League 2011-2012 - 1st Man City, 2nd Man Utd, 3rd Arsenal, Relegated Aston Villa, Everton, Wigan Serie A TIM 2011-2012 - 1st Inter, 2nd Napoli, 3rd AC Milan, Relegated Parma, Catania, Cesena Liga BBVA 2011-2012 - 1st Real Madrid, 2nd Barcelona, 3rd Athletic, Relegated Rayo, Mallorca, Betis 1. Bundesliga 2011-2012 - 1st Wolfsburg, 2nd Stuttgart, 3rd Bayern Leverkusen, Relegated Augsburg, Hoffenheim Ligue 1 Orange 2011-2012 - 1st Lyon, 2nd Lille, 3rd Marseille, Relegated Sochaux, Brest, Montpellier American/Canadian Major League Soccer 2012 - Winners FC Dallas, Runners Up Toronto FC 2011 - Winners Seattle, Runners Up New York Domestic Cups Carling Cup 2011-2012 - Winners Tottenham, Runner Up Liverpool The FA Cup with Budweiser 2011-2012 - Winners Fulham, Runner Up Arsenal TIM Cup 2011-2012 - Winners AC Milan, Runner Up Roma Copa del Ray 2011-2012 - Winners Real Sociedad, Runner Up Osasuna DFB-Pokal 2011-2012 - Winners Stuttgart, Runner Up Cottbus Coupe de la Ligue 2011-2012 - Winners Toulouse, Runner Up Nice Nutrlite Canadian Championship 2012 - Winners Toronto FC, Runners Up Montreal Impact 2011 - Winners FC Edmonton, Runners Up Montreal Impact Lamar Hunt US Open Cup 2012 - Winners Los Angeles, Runners Up Chivas USA 2011 - Winners FC Dallas, Runners Up Atlanta Silverbacks Continental Cups Domestic UEFA Champions League 2011-2012 - Winners Real Madrid, Runners Up FC Bayern UEFA Europa League 2011-2012 - Winners Sporting CP, Runners Up Dortmund Copa Santander Libertadores 2012 - Winners Boca, Runners Up São Paulo Copa Bridgestone Sudamericana 2012 - Winners Godoy Cruz, Runners Up Corinthians 2011 - Winners Vélez, Runners Up Flamengo CONCACAF Champions League 2011-2012 - Winners Monterrey, Runners Up Los Angeles Domestic International Cups FIFA Club World Cup 2012 - Winners Real Madrid, Runners Up Monterrey 2011 - Winners Barcelona, Runners Up Santos National Competitions African Cup of Nations 2012 - Winners Morocco, Runners Up Tunisia UEFA European Championship 2012 - Winners Italy, Runners Up France OFC Nations Cup 2012 - Winners Samoa, Runners Up New Zealand Very interesting to see Santos relegated. Guess I won't have to deal with them next season in the Brasileirão Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBurns Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Two fantastic seasons so far shocked to see Santos relegated! Only a matter of time before you're linked with even bigger jobs than AEK if you continue like this, best of luck! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cerud Posted June 28, 2012 Author Share Posted June 28, 2012 Two fantastic seasons so far shocked to see Santos relegated!Only a matter of time before you're linked with even bigger jobs than AEK if you continue like this, best of luck! Thanks, DBurns. Yeah, I was surprized to see that too! Looks like I'll be with Santo Andre for at least a little while yet. But never know what the future brings. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cerud Posted June 28, 2012 Author Share Posted June 28, 2012 2013 Pre-Season EC Santo André - Campeonato Brasileiro & Campeonato Paulista Série A1 The Stats Campeonato Brasileiro: Stay clear of relegation Campeonato Paulista Série A1: Reach the Quarter Final of the Playoffs Media Prediction: 19th of 20 Betfair Promotion Odds - Campeonato Brasileiro: 2000-1 Betfair Title Odds - Campeonato Paulista Série A1: 3-1 Wage Budget: $5 432 794 (+ $1 834 560 from last season) Currently Spending: $4 300 608 ($1 132 186 cap space available) Transfer Budget: $181 090 (+ $171 437 from last season) Main Kit Sponsorship: $669 000 (expires 2104) General Sponsorship: $3 269 000 (expired 2014) (+ $1 758 050 from last deal) General Sponsorship: $2 179 987 (expires 2015) (+ $1 179 987 from last deal) Brasileirão TV Rights: $10.66M Paulistão TV Rights: $1.06M Club Membership Fees: $401K Average Ticket Price: $13.10 Estimated Value: $8.5M Current Loan: $100K National Club Ranking in Brazil: 21st Goals Make the semi finals of the Paulistão. Survive our first season in the Brasileirão. Make a profit. I'm now listed as a club icon. That was fast! The increased money from the TV deals and sponsorship has helped us, but we still need to bring in players to help with the defense. Most of the squad from last year is back, so at least we should be decent enough cover. A few quality players in key areas are our priority. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rancer890 Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Great work getting promoted and good luck next season in the top flight. Hopefully this can help you get better jobs in the future. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltablue Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Good luck in a tough season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgeeD Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Congrats on promotion and another fine performance in the state championship Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cerud Posted June 28, 2012 Author Share Posted June 28, 2012 Great work getting promoted and good luck next season in the top flight. Hopefully this can help you get better jobs in the future. Good luck in a tough season. Congrats on promotion and another fine performance in the state championship Thanks guys. Still working on the squad for the upcoming state season. Tough to find players that don't want tons of cash now that I'm a Serie A club Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akkarin Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Let the race for survival begin. I imagine you have the smallest budget in the league? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulHartman71 Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 It's always really nice when the club acknowledge you on the favoured personnel info! Big season ahead for you, you got any plans to move on any time soon? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cerud Posted June 28, 2012 Author Share Posted June 28, 2012 Let the race for survival begin. I imagine you have the smallest budget in the league? It won't let me check until that league begins in the summer, but I would expect that I easily have the smallest budget It's always really nice when the club acknowledge you on the favoured personnel info! Big season ahead for you, you got any plans to move on any time soon? Cheers, PaulHartman! I was surprized to make icon so quickly. I've made favoured personnel easy enough, but not icon...and that's even in careers with many trophies and success. I guess Santo Andre is more lenient Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltablue Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 I've had Icon a few times but only Legend for the first time at Milan, some clubs you can win loads and get nothing, so it's inconsistent (or at least was) so it's great seeing each rank you get. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cerud Posted June 28, 2012 Author Share Posted June 28, 2012 2013 End of Pre-Season EC Santo André - Campeonato Brasileiro & Campeonato Paulista Série A1 The Matches Brazil - Brasileirão - São Paulo FC - won 5-0 Brazil - Brasileirão Série B - Boa EC - Won 6-0 The Players Squad | Transfers - Not too much movement this year as I don't really have the budget. I made sure to sign my main players to longer contracts, which ate up some of the budget. In all, 3 loan signings and 1 free transfers. Jardel - D C - Jardel joins us from Portugal's Benfica. He's a Brazilian centreback, so no worries on foreign players. This is the position is was most in need of. I hope that he is able to help add some defensive stability. I also like that he's 26 years old and not a young loan signing. Should help as he has the age not to get overwhelmed. Souza - M/AM RC - Our lone signing in the free market, Souza is a Brasileirão mainstay. He comes to us on a one year contract to help the midfield. Pre-Season Thoughts I'm hoping the keeping the bulk of the squad together helps with cohesion. Also, I don't have the budget to really go playing in the market for new players. The Paulistão is up first and my Board wants a good playoff showing. I believe that should be easily possible, especially given that we were in the finals last year. I'm very surprized at how well we handled São Paulo in the pre-season! A premonition of things to come, or just a one-off? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cerud Posted June 28, 2012 Author Share Posted June 28, 2012 I've had Icon a few times but only Legend for the first time at Milan, some clubs you can win loads and get nothing, so it's inconsistent (or at least was) so it's great seeing each rank you get. True, I don't mind that I've never had icon or legend before. They should be hard to get and I usually bounce around, not staying at clubs too long Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cerud Posted June 28, 2012 Author Share Posted June 28, 2012 20 January 2013 Costa Rica National Team Want Cerud After a 3rd place showing in the Copa Centroamericana, Jorge Luis Pinto has been fired as manager of the Costa Rican national team. However, it would seem as though they have a replacement in mind already. Current Santo André manager Cerud has been offered the national job. With no competitions in sight for the next while, Cerud would have ample time to prepare the squad for the next competition. This would mark Cerud's first foray into managing a country's football squad. A decision as, as of yet, not been announced. Thoughts? I could manage both Santo André and Costa Rica. Not sure yet; this one came completely out of the blue. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cswalk08 Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Nice win against Sao Paulo!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akkarin Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 National jobs are always nice for building reputation - and could be fun to try take Costa Rica to the 2014 world cup.... Imagine the number of matches in Brazil takes quite a lot of focus though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cerud Posted June 28, 2012 Author Share Posted June 28, 2012 Nice win against Sao Paulo!! Cheers, cswalk08 National jobs are always nice for building reputation - and could be fun to try take Costa Rica to the 2014 world cup.... Imagine the number of matches in Brazil takes quite a lot of focus though I'm thinking the same thing too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cerud Posted June 29, 2012 Author Share Posted June 29, 2012 20 January 2013 Cerud Steps in to Right Costa Rican National Team With the disappointment of missing out on the final qualification round of the FIFA World Cup as well as failing to win the Copa Centroamericana, Costa Rica has fired Jorge Luis Pinto from his managerial position. Canadian manager Cerud has accepted the position in an effort to construct a squad that will be able to maneuvre through the next round of competitions. "Costa Rica has a proud footballing tradition. [Former manager] Pinto has left behind a well managed squad, yet one that is hungry for success on the international stage. I know that most of you are aware that this is my first position managing a national side and there have been questions as to whether or not a manager can do a domestic and national job simultaneously. All I have to say is...watch me." At that, Cerud walked away from the podium. Costa Rica National Football Team - Costa Rican Football Federation I wasn't expecting to get a national job offer, but here we are. There's not much on the horizon in terms of competitions, so it looks like we'll have a few friendlies to play so that I can learn the squad and see what they have to offer. The Stats FIFA World Cup CONCACAF Qualifiers: Already eliminated Copa Centroamericana: Already eliminated Capital City:San José National Population: 4.61M Rival Nations: Mexico, Honduras, Panama, Nicaragua Agreements: None FIFA World Ranking: 81st National Stadium: Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica Stadium Capacity: 35 100 Here's the Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica. Top Players Bryan Ruíz - M L, AM RL - Plays for Fulham in the English Premiership. Joel Campbell - ST - Plays for AC Milan in Italy's Serie A TIM. Carlos Hernández - M/AM C - A domestic player in Costa Rica's Liga Tica. Plays for Liga Deportiva Alajuelense. Winston Parks - ST - Plays for sc Heerenveen in the Netherlands' Eredivsie. Ariel Soto - SW, D LC - Plays in Saudi Arabia's Professional League for Al-Hilal (KSA). Álvaro Saborío - ST - Plays for Real Salt Lake in the MLS. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cerud Posted June 29, 2012 Author Share Posted June 29, 2012 23 January 2013 CONCACAF Gold Cup 2013 The draw for the CONCACAF Gold Cup coming up this summer has arrived. We stand a good chance of going through past the group stages. Group A: Canada, Honduras, Mexico, Panama Group B: Barbados, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Trinidad & Tobago Group C: Cuba, Guatemala, Jamaica, United States Board Expectations The Federation has stated their expectations. CONCACAF Gold Cup: Reach the Semi Final of the Cup. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike7077 Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 What a fantastic-looking stadium! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welsh Wizard Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 What a fantastic-looking stadium! I agree. Looks really great. Running track only downside. Good luck with Costa Rica. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarman Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 Good luck with Costa Rica, should be a good challenge Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cerud Posted June 29, 2012 Author Share Posted June 29, 2012 What a fantastic-looking stadium! I agree. Looks really great. Running track only downside.Good luck with Costa Rica. Thanks, Mike7077 and Welsh Wizard. The stadium is good. Not too worried about the running track Good luck with Costa Rica, should be a good challenge Cheers, Scarman. I'm looking forward to it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cerud Posted June 29, 2012 Author Share Posted June 29, 2012 January 2013 Update EC Santo André - Campeonato Brasileiro & Campeonato Paulista Série A1 Campeonato Paulista Série A1 Couldn't have started any better. We were playing against lower level clubs though and I would have hoped for a better showing. Our strikers are not playing well and our goals are having to come for alternate sources. Will need to fix that. The Standings Tied with our partent club, but we also face them next. São Paulo was surprizingly easy in the friendly match we just recently played against them, but I think they will be back to form now. Still, getting a win against such opposition easy will certainly help the squad and hopefully get our own strikers working again. This league is only 19 matches, so every one counts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welsh Wizard Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 Great start hopefully the STs pick it up and show Sao Paulo how good they are. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akkarin Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 No Celso Borges in the best Costa Rica players? seem to remember he comes good... Excellent start to the Paulista! Only one goal conceded in three matches.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltablue Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 Great start to the season, and Gold cup group looks comfortable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackJCFC Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 Good luck with Costa Rica, should be interesting. Great start to the league too, looks like you'll be fine in that division. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.W.G Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 Good start to the Paulista,best of luck with Costa Rica. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cerud Posted June 29, 2012 Author Share Posted June 29, 2012 Great start hopefully the STs pick it up and show Sao Paulo how good they are. Always nice to show the parent who is in charge No Celso Borges in the best Costa Rica players? seem to remember he comes good... Excellent start to the Paulista! Only one goal conceded in three matches.... Cheers, Akkarin. I'll have to look him up! Great start to the season, and Gold cup group looks comfortable. Thanks, deltablue. I think I got lucky in the Gold CUp group stages too. Good luck with Costa Rica, should be interesting. Great start to the league too, looks like you'll be fine in that division. Good start to the Paulista,best of luck with Costa Rica. Thanks, JackJCFC and BWG. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cerud Posted June 29, 2012 Author Share Posted June 29, 2012 February 2013 Update EC Santo André - Campeonato Brasileiro & Campeonato Paulista Série A1 Campeonato Paulista Série A1 Well, we weren't able to handle São Paulo, but the rest of our matches were great. It is very apparent to me that São Paulo is still heads above all of the competition. I'm not sure how this may foretell the Brasileirão, when we have to face clubs all of the level of São Paulo, but one league at a time. Copa Kia do Brasil The domestic cup saw us up against lower level club Londrina. Easily handled. The Standings Looks like three clubs are beginning to pull away from the pack slightly. Just so happens, we're one of them. I'm happy with our record and goal against. Remember, 4 of our 7 goals were against São Paulo, so only 3 were in the other 7 matches. I can handle that. The main goal is just to qualify for the Playoffs. We're at the halfway point right now in the league, so I'm liking our odds. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welsh Wizard Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 Doing great so far. Def is keeping tight and the goals are coming. Playoffs look certain. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBurns Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 Good start to the league, bar the Sao Paulo game. Keep it going! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackJCFC Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 Very strong in the league. I think the Sao Paolo result shows the difference between the top teams and you but your still managing to stay up there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRL88 Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 Going along very nicely so far. Good job getting the Costa Rica job as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltablue Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 Excellent, though Sao Paulo are still too tough. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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