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Firstly, sorry to ElMacca for the injury. Though obviously it wasn't my fault, I hate when it happens to an opponent.

Was a bit of an aggressive game by us all through it really. Ezmir was ejected early for his second flagrant. Thankfully, he didn't injure anyone on those two fouls.

Was a bit of an ugly game for me. We didn't have a lot left after tuesday's efforts. In fact, I'd intended for Fallon not to play so long today, but he had to fill in after the ejection. At least he helped us to "win" the 4th quarter and give us something to take from the game.

Congrats to ElMacca on yet another cup semi final, good luck next week.

QUARTER FINAL SUMMARY
After hard fought games on Tuesday, the teams who advanced returned to action two days later to battle it out to make the semi's. The four match ups saw four EBBL sides drawn up against four division II opponents with all EBBL teams advancing with relative ease showing their class over their lower ranked competitors. The closest match up was between Doncaster Hawks and Stinkilemons with the latter prevailing by a margin of 18 points. Wrose Warriors fought hard against holders Tide of Fire but last seasons champions proved too much with the score finishing at 74-96. The other two games saw Tatatallfella fella and Galaxy Walkers win by over 50 points against Durham Wasps and JR Knights respectively.

After a season of high hopes of a division II team making the final, four EBBL teams occupied the last four spots available to make it an all-EBBL semi final. The two match ups see Tide of Fire come up against Stinkilemons whilst Galaxy Walkers will battle it out against Tatatallfella.

Teams are as follows:
EBBL (4/16)
II.1 (0/16)
II.2 (0/16)
II.3 (0/16)
II.4 (0/16)

Good luck to all of the four teams.

Also, my apologies for a late report, been busy the last week with my apprenticeship.

Also, my apologies for a late report, been busy the last week with my apprenticeship.

We appreciate you doing this every week, and twice this week, so no apology necessary.

Looking forward to this week's report! That upset will have to do as my final

Tide of Fire's enthusiasm and game shape advantage is so strong that we may as well give Vecx the trophy now.

Congrats on retaining the tournament trophy big fella - unless they waive the 6 foul limit and introduce MMA rules for the final, my guys have no chance.

#noringersnowadays

SEMI FINAL SUMMARY
After four fantastic clashes in the quarter finals, the EBBL once again made up the penultimate round of the tournament. All fixtures included the four best sides in England, all of them being pursuing a playoff spot in their respective conferences. In the first semi final, Tide of Fire matched up against Stinkilemons with the latter giving the game due to unwanted overload of minutes heading into the home straight of the league. Tide of Fire's, Daniel Folomejevas top scored with 31 points shooting four three-pointers and grabbing two steals. The other semi final was more of a match up with Galaxy Walkers battling it out against seven-time winner Tatatallfella. The game was evenly contested throughout with Tatatallfella taking a nine point lead into the half time interval before Canning and co darted away with a prolific scoring performance in the final quarter, seeing them overcome Galaxy Walkers by a score of 116-87.

The final sees the top two rated teams battle it out for the crown in what will be a fiercely competitive match up. Will Tide of Fire regain his crown and continue his dominance? Or will the Tallfella's be back on the top of the tree and make it an 8th winners medal? All will be revealed next week.

Good luck to all.

Last edited by js8 at 10/2/2015 9:14:12 AM

Good stuff. I'd have pointed out my lack of star point guard mind... still a 29 point victory over the league leaders is always enjoyable

I guess you're right; short of MMA rules, I don't think I've ever had a team this strong, and you've been very unlucky with Horner's injury and Canning's lower shape this week. That said, what an incredible victory against Galaxy last Thursday man, great credit to your team.

May I add JS8 mate that your reports have been fantastic and I look forward to them every week.

Good stuff. I'd have pointed out my lack of star point guard mind... still a 29 point victory over the league leaders is always enjoyable

I did see he was out injured, my apologies for no mention.

@Vecx
Thank you mate, I'm glad there's people who look forward to reading them. It's just to keep the community entertained and hopefully brings not only existing members to the forums but the newbies too, so thanks mate.

Last edited by js8 at 10/2/2015 3:54:46 PM

FINAL SUMMARY
After ten rounds of fixtures, multiple upsets throughout and some cracking games, the tournament boiled down to the two top sides in England fighting it out. Last seasons champions Tide of Fire entered the game favourites against Tatatallfella, the most successful side in the history of England with regards to cup victories. The first quarter saw Tide of Fire take a slender lead of one point with both sides trading punches throughout. The second quarter remained tight with Tide of Fire to edge the quarter once again to take a five point advantage into the break with the score at 43-48 however Tatatallfella suffered a setback with point guard, Dragutin Ostres having to go off injured. Both sides came out in the second half with very much the same attitude and the continued remained very close with no one able to pull away from the other. Heading into the fourth, the four point differential made for the perfect finale of the cup. The fourth saw Tatatallfella trail by a single possession play throughout until Jeremy MacAusland and co went on a mazey run to break Tatatallfella hearts. The final score ending 102-88 but what a game it was.

Congratulations go out to both clubs on making the final, but a special congratulations to LA-Vecx on regaining his tournament crown from last season.

Finals MVP
Number of candidates including Harry Barker for his 37 points, Luke Innes for recording a double-double and Donardas Folomejevas for his 24 points and 9 assists but the MVP goes to Jeremy MacAusland who, when the game was tight, grabbed it by the scruff of the neck to score ten points in the final quarter and win the game for his club.

Final thank you goes to all personnel who got involved on the forums this season, you're the guys who inspire me to keep making these threads! I hope to see you all again in here next season.