Midtime

Faerie Crossword Answers - [Play] Daily Puzzle Answer - [Play] Across: 3. chiapop
5. eight
6. orange
7. water
10. undo
12. koi
13. shy
15. morphing

Down: 1. green
2. bag
4. pirate
8. ruki
9. moehog
11. lamp
14. six

Which Defender managed to stop a duo of brothers from stealing a secret recipe? Answer: Judge Hog
Prize: 398 NP

Faerie Crossword Answers - [Play] Daily Puzzle Answer - [Play] Across: 4. braintree
6. nine
9. blueberry
10. blue
12. two
13. five
14. ixi
15. sink

Down: 1. bone
2. green
3. orange
5. jellybeans
7. shed
8. pirate
11. uni

Who is searching for treasure in the ruins of Old Maraqua besides Sir Pompadour? Answer: Karoph *
Prize: 309 NP
 
* misspelled; intended to refer to Karpoh from Raiders of Maraqua

Faerie Crossword Answers - [Play] Daily Puzzle Answer - [Play] Across: 4. koi
6. orange
7. verb
9. pirate
10. toy
11. blue
14. jellybeans

Down: 1. nine
2. sink
3. green
5. robot
8. spyder
11. bone
12. eye
13. red

What powers the Bendy Desk Light? Answer: Faerie Dust
Prize: 310 NP

Faerie Crossword Answers - [Play] Daily Puzzle Answer - [Play] Across: 1. sink
2. sarah
4. beard
6. pink
7. scholars
9. web
10. eight
12. orange
13. two

Down: 1. shed
3. jellybeans
5. rock
6. pirate
8. light
11. koi

Who is the main character of The Unlucky Blumaroo? Answer: Ulfra
Prize: 424 NP

Faerie Crossword Answers - [Play] Daily Puzzle Answer - [Play] Across:2. sarah
4. one
5. skirt
6. leaf
9. ruki
11. pirate
13. koi
14. shed

Down:1. rose
3. aaa
5. sink
7. fire
8. nine
10. illusen
12. two

What percent of the Tyrannian Jungle's population is made up of Chombys?Answer: 17%
Prize: 380 NP

Faerie Crossword Answers - [Play] Daily Puzzle Answer - [Play] Across: 4. alabriss
5. ten
6. roo
8. blue
9. nine
10. dasher
12. orange
13. sink

Down: 1. four
2. fifteen
3. jellybeans
6. red
7. green
11. beard
12. one

What is Chuffer Bob the Meerca's hobby? Answer: Eating
Prize: 355 NP

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<tr><td align="left" valign="top" width="50%">The Faerie Crossword is not available today.</td><td align="left" valign="top" width="50%"> Who were blessed with the special Faerie power called "Bless"?
Answer: Luna and Marque
Prize: 216 NP and Fruity Faerie Fingers
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Hello, hello, hello, and welcome back to The Daily Neopets' Altador Cup coverage! Brooke's back, baby, and limiting herself to one caffeinated beverage a day. For the safety of herself and others, and largely at the request of her superiors. Before we get on with the penultimate Alabriss bracket, I'd like to take a moment to thank my incredible fellow reporters for their continued patience, enthusiasm, and their shoes.
 
And now the moment you've all been waiting for. The Alabriss bracket results are in! The Lost Desert and Meridell took to the field for the second time this year. The Mummies didn't fare quite as well as they did the last time they came up against the Knights; this time the Knights managed to take two events rather than just the one. The Mummies took both Yooyuball and Slushie Slinger. Going into the final match, the Lost Desert is sitting just shy of the podium, and Meridell is tied for seventh. It's the moment of truth!
 
Next up on the roster was a match between Zombies and Minions. The Darigan Citadel was thrilled to snag a complete sweep after being swept themselves four times in a row. The Haunted Woods, however, have only been able to avoid being swept about a third of their matches this year. The Zombies are presently at the bottom of the standings; this is their last chance to save face. The Minions are currently holding the Maraquans off at ninth place.
 
In the last match of the bracket, the (very, very nearly) unbeatable Kikos took on the struggling Magmas and found themselves in a familiar position of sweeping victory. Kiko Lake just has to keep Kreludor off their backs for one more day, and they will claim the top of the podium for the first time in the history of the Cup. Moltara, however, will be endeavouring just to stay off the bottom.
 
And with that, I'll turn things over to Midtime for the Minitheus bracket. What's the haps, Midtime?
 
[Camera pans to Midtime.]
 
Er, they're for staff to catch naps with in between broadcasting sessions. You'll find them in the second supply closet, underneath the stack of Spyder egg trays (at least until some one reorganises in there). The Spyder egg trays are there mainly to discourage staff from catching naps too often, as I understand it.
 
Ah, I always seem to go off-topic at the beginning of these sections. On to the Minitheus results! Here they are.
 
Maraqua opened the bracket's matches with a repeat of their earlier sweep against the Ninjas. The match was an absolute delight to watch - the Mermaids really did seem to be in top form, giving absolutely everything they had to score these last, most valuable points. As the Ninjas can unfortunately testify, however, no amount of effort can really guarantee victory; and despite having done their best, they have no victory yet to show for it this round. We may not have the chance to see one of Shenkuu's famous turnabouts this season.
 
Team Tyrannia, of course, overwhelmed the Pirates with large margins in all events; the prowess that earned them third place has not faded. As the final round approaches its end, Tyrannia fans are becoming increasingly enthusiastic. Fans gather regularly outside the Colosseum in flocks of brown and orange, holding night-long revels beneath glowing tarpaulins that ripple with the vibrations of ancestral rock-and-roll. I have sought interviews with them, but as I approached one of these gatherings, I was intercepted by an innocuous-seeming Neopet, who offered - no, who menaced me, I know it - with a bag of onion rings.
 
[Midtime shudders.]
 
Gaining entrance will not be a simple task.
 
Now, in the most exciting match of the bracket, Team Virtupets just edged out the Natives on the pitch, scoring the goal that brought them to victory thanks only to a narrow dodge on the part of left forward Striker 3.8. This took place during the game's first fifteen minutes, making the remainder of the game a tense, hours-long battle for Virtupets' lead as the Natives slowly, painstakingly closed the score gap - too slow, alas, for them. (Attempts to reach Captain Volgoth for comments on his team's ultimately unsuccessful strategy met, unfortunately, with no success.) The audience gave Make Some Noise to the Robots as well, and the slushie contest settled at an even draw: with the Natives triumphant at least in the shootouts, the overall result of the match might well have been a draw as well, if not for that one fateful goal.
 
This concludes the Minitheus bracket. Here is Matt with our final batch of results!
 
[Camera pans to Matt.]
 
Thanks Midtime, I'm glad to see that everyone is physically present for today's report, but as for their mental state...well that's another question that needs to be addressed. Let's not worry for now, I've been told by my supervisor that the situation is under control, as for now, let's head straight into the results from the Vaeolus Bracket.
 
The underdogs had a rough time in today's matches as they were dominated by their opponents. Altador and Faerieland were crushed by podium contender Kreludor and mid tier team Brightvale in today's match, respectively. While the match between the Faeries and the Wizards was closer in terms of scores, the results were inevitably the same. However, there is a slight glimmer of hope for the Suns in today's match. If they continue to perform like they did so today, they'll have a good chance to pick up a few victories.
 
Rounding out the Vaeolus Bracket we had upper tier teams Roo Island and Terror Mountain go head to head with each other. Both teams certainly proved today why they're recognized for their side game performances. Although the match may seem one-sided on paper, looking closely at the results the Rooligans came close to drawing in Make Some Noise and Shootout Showdown, short only by a single point. They were able to force the draw in Slushie Slinger, while the Chillers took Yooyuball.
 
Moving on, tomorrow marks the final day of gameplay, and spectators will not be disappointed by the amount of action! First up, Altador and Brightvale will be going head to head in the final day. Altador made a magnificent push against the Faeries the other day, and if they're able to repeat that performance, they'll have a good chance to end the fifth round on a high note.
 
In our next match, Krawk Island and Virtupets will be battling it out on the Yooyuball field, which will likely be the decider in today's match. The Pirates are predicted to win Slushie Slinger and Make Some Noise while the Robots have the advantage in Shootout Showdown. Which team will be able to win in Yooyuball to give them the overall victory?
 
A close matchup between upper tiered teams Kreludor and Terror Mountain will be occurring today. Although the Chillers are mainly known for their side game performances, the Moons have the advantage in Make Some Noise and Shootout Showdown. The Chillers will need to focus and take Yooyuball and Slushie Slinger.
 
That wraps up our matches to watch! With only one final day of gameplay left, all teams will be looking to make their final push to solidify their position in the standings. Until then, this is Matt signing off.
 



 
Obligatory disclaimer: This news report was written to inform you all of the latest Altador Cup results in as entertaining a manner as possible. The rest of its content is largely fictional, composed from various fan comments and the whims of our imagination in an attempt to inspire a sense of realism through our reporting. While we do our best to keep things reasonably neutral, this report is in no way intended to be a completely bias-free listing of the day's results, nor does it claim to provide critical analysis of past and potential outcomes from qualified Altador Cup experts. Please note that the opinions formulated in this report are from a full team of different reporters, and in no way represent the views of only a single faction. If you're looking for 100% unbiased performance data, take a look at our standings page. If professional analysis tickles your fancy, you want our predictions pages (global/daily).

Hello, hello, hello, and welcome back to The Daily Neopets' Altador Cup coverage! Brooke's back, baby, and limiting herself to one caffeinated beverage a day. For the safety of herself and others, and largely at the request of her superiors. Before we get on with the penultimate Alabriss bracket, I'd like to take a moment to thank my incredible fellow reporters for their continued patience, enthusiasm, and their shoes.
 
And now the moment you've all been waiting for. The Alabriss bracket results are in! The Lost Desert and Meridell took to the field for the second time this year. The Mummies didn't fare quite as well as they did the last time they came up against the Knights; this time the Knights managed to take two events rather than just the one. The Mummies took both Yooyuball and Slushie Slinger. Going into the final match, the Lost Desert is sitting just shy of the podium, and Meridell is tied for seventh. It's the moment of truth!
 
Next up on the roster was a match between Zombies and Minions. The Darigan Citadel was thrilled to snag a complete sweep after being swept themselves four times in a row. The Haunted Woods, however, have only been able to avoid being swept about a third of their matches this year. The Zombies are presently at the bottom of the standings; this is their last chance to save face. The Minions are currently holding the Maraquans off at ninth place.
 
In the last match of the bracket, the (very, very nearly) unbeatable Kikos took on the struggling Magmas and found themselves in a familiar position of sweeping victory. Kiko Lake just has to keep Kreludor off their backs for one more day, and they will claim the top of the podium for the first time in the history of the Cup. Moltara, however, will be endeavouring just to stay off the bottom.
 
And with that, I'll turn things over to Midtime for the Minitheus bracket. What's the haps, Midtime?
 
[Camera pans to Midtime.]
 
Er, they're for staff to catch naps with in between broadcasting sessions. You'll find them in the second supply closet, underneath the stack of Spyder egg trays (at least until some one reorganises in there). The Spyder egg trays are there mainly to discourage staff from catching naps too often, as I understand it.
 
Ah, I always seem to go off-topic at the beginning of these sections. On to the Minitheus results! Here they are.
 
Maraqua opened the bracket's matches with a repeat of their earlier sweep against the Ninjas. The match was an absolute delight to watch - the Mermaids really did seem to be in top form, giving absolutely everything they had to score these last, most valuable points. As the Ninjas can unfortunately testify, however, no amount of effort can really guarantee victory; and despite having done their best, they have no victory yet to show for it this round. We may not have the chance to see one of Shenkuu's famous turnabouts this season.
 
Team Tyrannia, of course, overwhelmed the Pirates with large margins in all events; the prowess that earned them third place has not faded. As the final round approaches its end, Tyrannia fans are becoming increasingly enthusiastic. Fans gather regularly outside the Colosseum in flocks of brown and orange, holding night-long revels beneath glowing tarpaulins that ripple with the vibrations of ancestral rock-and-roll. I have sought interviews with them, but as I approached one of these gatherings, I was intercepted by an innocuous-seeming Neopet, who offered - no, who menaced me, I know it - with a bag of onion rings.
 
[Midtime shudders.]
 
Gaining entrance will not be a simple task.
 
Now, in the most exciting match of the bracket, Team Virtupets just edged out the Natives on the pitch, scoring the goal that brought them to victory thanks only to a narrow dodge on the part of left forward Striker 3.8. This took place during the game's first fifteen minutes, making the remainder of the game a tense, hours-long battle for Virtupets' lead as the Natives slowly, painstakingly closed the score gap - too slow, alas, for them. (Attempts to reach Captain Volgoth for comments on his team's ultimately unsuccessful strategy met, unfortunately, with no success.) The audience gave Make Some Noise to the Robots as well, and the slushie contest settled at an even draw: with the Natives triumphant at least in the shootouts, the overall result of the match might well have been a draw as well, if not for that one fateful goal.
 
This concludes the Minitheus bracket. Here is Matt with our final batch of results!
 
[Camera pans to Matt.]
 
Thanks Midtime, I'm glad to see that everyone is physically present for today's report, but as for their mental state...well that's another question that needs to be addressed. Let's not worry for now, I've been told by my supervisor that the situation is under control, as for now, let's head straight into the results from the Vaeolus Bracket.
 
The underdogs had a rough time in today's matches as they were dominated by their opponents. Altador and Faerieland were crushed by podium contender Kreludor and mid tier team Brightvale in today's match, respectively. While the match between the Faeries and the Wizards was closer in terms of scores, the results were inevitably the same. However, there is a slight glimmer of hope for the Suns in today's match. If they continue to perform like they did so today, they'll have a good chance to pick up a few victories.
 
Rounding out the Vaeolus Bracket we had upper tier teams Roo Island and Terror Mountain go head to head with each other. Both teams certainly proved today why they're recognized for their side game performances. Although the match may seem one-sided on paper, looking closely at the results the Rooligans came close to drawing in Make Some Noise and Shootout Showdown, short only by a single point. They were able to force the draw in Slushie Slinger, while the Chillers took Yooyuball.
 
Moving on, tomorrow marks the final day of gameplay, and spectators will not be disappointed by the amount of action! First up, Altador and Brightvale will be going head to head in the final day. Altador made a magnificent push against the Faeries the other day, and if they're able to repeat that performance, they'll have a good chance to end the fifth round on a high note.
 
In our next match, Krawk Island and Virtupets will be battling it out on the Yooyuball field, which will likely be the decider in today's match. The Pirates are predicted to win Slushie Slinger and Make Some Noise while the Robots have the advantage in Shootout Showdown. Which team will be able to win in Yooyuball to give them the overall victory?
 
A close matchup between upper tiered teams Kreludor and Terror Mountain will be occurring today. Although the Chillers are mainly known for their side game performances, the Moons have the advantage in Make Some Noise and Shootout Showdown. The Chillers will need to focus and take Yooyuball and Slushie Slinger.
 
That wraps up our matches to watch! With only one final day of gameplay left, all teams will be looking to make their final push to solidify their position in the standings. Until then, this is Matt signing off.
 



 
Obligatory disclaimer: This news report was written to inform you all of the latest Altador Cup results in as entertaining a manner as possible. The rest of its content is largely fictional, composed from various fan comments and the whims of our imagination in an attempt to inspire a sense of realism through our reporting. While we do our best to keep things reasonably neutral, this report is in no way intended to be a completely bias-free listing of the day's results, nor does it claim to provide critical analysis of past and potential outcomes from qualified Altador Cup experts. Please note that the opinions formulated in this report are from a full team of different reporters, and in no way represent the views of only a single faction. If you're looking for 100% unbiased performance data, take a look at our standings page. If professional analysis tickles your fancy, you want our predictions pages (global/daily).

[The studio. Midtime and Matt are present.]

Greetings, one, and greetings, all! It's been an excellent one day (and no more than that) on the pitch, and I and Matt are very glad to tell you all about the results which we have both been so diligent in collecting. I, for example, most certainly did not spend the entirety of yesterday finalising a detailed dissertation on Matt's use of witchcraft to predict future Cup match-ups and their results, only to discover at the last moment that he was in fact employing the far more obscure art of statistical analysis. Let us proceed promptly to the Alabriss results.

The Magmas unfortunately could not weather the Lost Desert heat, falling to another fateful sweep in a brutal game of somewhat backwards wordplay. Although commentators expected no less from the Mummies, captain Leera Heggle was heard to call it a "doozie of a match", nodding in a complimentary fashion to the Moltara team - in context, I presume that he meant they were a hardy opponent. The term 'doozie' probably alludes to a Lost Desert proverb about a flower that survives against the elements.

[An intern hands Midtime a sheet of paper.]

Ah, it appears my supervisor had this delivered just in time to inform me that I am dead wrong. I am informed that 'doozie' is not regionally specific, and is in fact a widespread slang term which I have heard, and in fact used, several times within the past hour. I have somehow managed to forget this, a probable occurrence which my supervisor foresaw just in time to send this despatch. My supervisor hopes that they are not too late to prevent me from embarrassing myself on live television. How thoughtful!

My supervisor would also like me to get back on topic. How did - um, never mind.

In a much friendlier re-enactment of an ancient rivalry, Meridell soundly trumped the Minions in the second sweep of a day that would turn out to have many more. The Knights have done well for themselves throughout the Cup, even taking the occasional win from the powerhouses of the season; it seems they are aiming to end their part in this year's games in a most memorable fashion.

The Zombies, meanwhile, had trouble recreating their previous success against Kiko Lake, who are still first in the running to take home the Cup. Locked into the same bracket as the Kikos, the Mummies, and the Knights, Team Haunted Woods may have a difficult time gathering themselves for a last hurrah before the end of the season.

Meanwhile - in the Minitheus Bracket, Maraqua scored a definite win against their symbolic nemeses from Krawk Island, taking all but one of the events. The Pirates kept themselves from a sweep with a well-staffed slushie service and a serendipitous flavour, which is likely to outlast this year's Cup and be repackaged as something with a higher price tag, advertisements for which will be briefly seen on this channel as the product enjoys a brief burst of popularity before fading into disuse, protected from public repossession by a patent meaninglessly renewed for centuries by a company which, if it were a living creature, would be seen to treat everything around it with envy and fear. If Maraqua make a good push, they may yet make it into the single-digit rankings. What an exciting two days it will be for them!

Team Virtupets made a series of remarkable saves against the Ninjas, earning their victory ultimately by virtue of penalty shots. The results met great cheering from their half of the stadium, while Shenkuu fans had victory in only one category - refreshments - to celebrate.

Team Tyrannia broke Mystery Island's winning streak to continue their own, sweeping the Natives entirely off the field. Unlike yesterday, their cheering teams came through in ensuring their victory - good news for the Fossils, who will need every last point they can score to hold on to the podium. It seems that the spirit of the blue Techo is with them today.

That covers the Minitheus bracket! How fortunate that I was able to avoid any irrelevant tangents while reporting. Matt will now provide the Vaeolus results.

[The feed shifts to Matt. Midtime is still in-frame, but under subtle directions from a cameraperson, scoots gingerly away to the right.]

Thanks Midtime! Was I glad to see you! I thought you and Brooke ditched me to go out and have fun...I mean...I was worried about you both! Uhhh anyways, let's get straight into the results from the Vaeolus Bracket.

The Suns were victorious in today's match between the two underdogs. Although the Faeries came close in Yooyuball and Shootout Showdown, the Suns' Yooyu-slinging skills proved to be too much for the Faeries to handle. Altador walks away with their second sweep of the tournament, and a well deserved one if I may add. Salayne Ritad, Altador's goalkeeper defended the goal down to the last second, preventing the Faeries' offense from scoring crucial points needed to win the game. On the other hand, forwards Foltaggio and Winberto Seliz broke through the Faeries' defense and scored excellent goals, propelling Altador to win their match. The Suns are up against Kreludor in today's match, but if they can continue playing at this level, they stand a fighting chance!

The Chillers were able to quell doubts about their side games skills as Brightvale was swept by the Chillers in today's match. In addition to averaging 7's in the side games, the Chillers went on to take Yooyuball as well, completing the sweep. This marks the third straight sweep for the Wizards. With only two days of gameplay left remaining in this tournament, the Wizards will need to regroup and figure out a way to finish the tournament on a high note. Their match against Faerieland today might just be the opportunity they're looking for.

For the last matchup of the Vaeolus Bracket, the Rooligans were able to make a successful push to prevent a sweep today against the Moons. Kreludor wasn't able to finish the job today as they allowed the sweep to fall right through their hands. It was a difficult match for the Rooligans, but in the end they were able to tie in Slushie Slinger which is not an easy feat to accomplish when you're up against a podium contender. The Moons were able to take the rest of the games as expected, but my guess is that Roo Island will be celebrating tonight! Now let's move on.

For today's matches to watch, upper tiered teams Lost Desert and Meridell will be facing off against each other today! This match will definitely be a close one, and the winner will likely be whoever is able to take Yooyuball. Both teams are predicted to win two games apiece, therefore, the games that each team wins are vital in determining the winner.

Maraqua and Shenkuu will also be going against each other today. The Ninjas might be able to pull off a draw in Yooyuball and Slushie Slinger which would end their losing streak. Will the Ninjas be able to pull off this daunting task?

The Robots and Natives will be battling it out on the field today in what is predicted to be a very close match. If either the Robots or the Natives are able to take Yooyuball or Slushie Slinger, the outcome of the match will likely change.

There's only two days left until the winner of the Altador Cup is announced! Stay tuned as we bring you the latest coverage. This is Matt signing off.



Obligatory disclaimer: This news report was written to inform you all of the latest Altador Cup results in as entertaining a manner as possible. The rest of its content is largely fictional, composed from various fan comments and the whims of our imagination in an attempt to inspire a sense of realism through our reporting. While we do our best to keep things reasonably neutral, this report is in no way intended to be a completely bias-free listing of the day's results, nor does it claim to provide critical analysis of past and potential outcomes from qualified Altador Cup experts. Please note that the opinions formulated in this report are from a full team of different reporters, and in no way represent the views of only a single faction. If you're looking for 100% unbiased performance data, take a look at our standings page. If professional analysis tickles your fancy, you want our predictions pages (global/daily).

[The studio. Midtime and Matt are present.]

Greetings, one, and greetings, all! It's been an excellent one day (and no more than that) on the pitch, and I and Matt are very glad to tell you all about the results which we have both been so diligent in collecting. I, for example, most certainly did not spend the entirety of yesterday finalising a detailed dissertation on Matt's use of witchcraft to predict future Cup match-ups and their results, only to discover at the last moment that he was in fact employing the far more obscure art of statistical analysis. Let us proceed promptly to the Alabriss results.

The Magmas unfortunately could not weather the Lost Desert heat, falling to another fateful sweep in a brutal game of somewhat backwards wordplay. Although commentators expected no less from the Mummies, captain Leera Heggle was heard to call it a "doozie of a match", nodding in a complimentary fashion to the Moltara team - in context, I presume that he meant they were a hardy opponent. The term 'doozie' probably alludes to a Lost Desert proverb about a flower that survives against the elements.

[An intern hands Midtime a sheet of paper.]

Ah, it appears my supervisor had this delivered just in time to inform me that I am dead wrong. I am informed that 'doozie' is not regionally specific, and is in fact a widespread slang term which I have heard, and in fact used, several times within the past hour. I have somehow managed to forget this, a probable occurrence which my supervisor foresaw just in time to send this despatch. My supervisor hopes that they are not too late to prevent me from embarrassing myself on live television. How thoughtful!

My supervisor would also like me to get back on topic. How did - um, never mind.

In a much friendlier re-enactment of an ancient rivalry, Meridell soundly trumped the Minions in the second sweep of a day that would turn out to have many more. The Knights have done well for themselves throughout the Cup, even taking the occasional win from the powerhouses of the season; it seems they are aiming to end their part in this year's games in a most memorable fashion.

The Zombies, meanwhile, had trouble recreating their previous success against Kiko Lake, who are still first in the running to take home the Cup. Locked into the same bracket as the Kikos, the Mummies, and the Knights, Team Haunted Woods may have a difficult time gathering themselves for a last hurrah before the end of the season.

Meanwhile - in the Minitheus Bracket, Maraqua scored a definite win against their symbolic nemeses from Krawk Island, taking all but one of the events. The Pirates kept themselves from a sweep with a well-staffed slushie service and a serendipitous flavour, which is likely to outlast this year's Cup and be repackaged as something with a higher price tag, advertisements for which will be briefly seen on this channel as the product enjoys a brief burst of popularity before fading into disuse, protected from public repossession by a patent meaninglessly renewed for centuries by a company which, if it were a living creature, would be seen to treat everything around it with envy and fear. If Maraqua make a good push, they may yet make it into the single-digit rankings. What an exciting two days it will be for them!

Team Virtupets made a series of remarkable saves against the Ninjas, earning their victory ultimately by virtue of penalty shots. The results met great cheering from their half of the stadium, while Shenkuu fans had victory in only one category - refreshments - to celebrate.

Team Tyrannia broke Mystery Island's winning streak to continue their own, sweeping the Natives entirely off the field. Unlike yesterday, their cheering teams came through in ensuring their victory - good news for the Fossils, who will need every last point they can score to hold on to the podium. It seems that the spirit of the blue Techo is with them today.

That covers the Minitheus bracket! How fortunate that I was able to avoid any irrelevant tangents while reporting. Matt will now provide the Vaeolus results.

[The feed shifts to Matt. Midtime is still in-frame, but under subtle directions from a cameraperson, scoots gingerly away to the right.]

Thanks Midtime! Was I glad to see you! I thought you and Brooke ditched me to go out and have fun...I mean...I was worried about you both! Uhhh anyways, let's get straight into the results from the Vaeolus Bracket.

The Suns were victorious in today's match between the two underdogs. Although the Faeries came close in Yooyuball and Shootout Showdown, the Suns' Yooyu-slinging skills proved to be too much for the Faeries to handle. Altador walks away with their second sweep of the tournament, and a well deserved one if I may add. Salayne Ritad, Altador's goalkeeper defended the goal down to the last second, preventing the Faeries' offense from scoring crucial points needed to win the game. On the other hand, forwards Foltaggio and Winberto Seliz broke through the Faeries' defense and scored excellent goals, propelling Altador to win their match. The Suns are up against Kreludor in today's match, but if they can continue playing at this level, they stand a fighting chance!

The Chillers were able to quell doubts about their side games skills as Brightvale was swept by the Chillers in today's match. In addition to averaging 7's in the side games, the Chillers went on to take Yooyuball as well, completing the sweep. This marks the third straight sweep for the Wizards. With only two days of gameplay left remaining in this tournament, the Wizards will need to regroup and figure out a way to finish the tournament on a high note. Their match against Faerieland today might just be the opportunity they're looking for.

For the last matchup of the Vaeolus Bracket, the Rooligans were able to make a successful push to prevent a sweep today against the Moons. Kreludor wasn't able to finish the job today as they allowed the sweep to fall right through their hands. It was a difficult match for the Rooligans, but in the end they were able to tie in Slushie Slinger which is not an easy feat to accomplish when you're up against a podium contender. The Moons were able to take the rest of the games as expected, but my guess is that Roo Island will be celebrating tonight! Now let's move on.

For today's matches to watch, upper tiered teams Lost Desert and Meridell will be facing off against each other today! This match will definitely be a close one, and the winner will likely be whoever is able to take Yooyuball. Both teams are predicted to win two games apiece, therefore, the games that each team wins are vital in determining the winner.

Maraqua and Shenkuu will also be going against each other today. The Ninjas might be able to pull off a draw in Yooyuball and Slushie Slinger which would end their losing streak. Will the Ninjas be able to pull off this daunting task?

The Robots and Natives will be battling it out on the field today in what is predicted to be a very close match. If either the Robots or the Natives are able to take Yooyuball or Slushie Slinger, the outcome of the match will likely change.

There's only two days left until the winner of the Altador Cup is announced! Stay tuned as we bring you the latest coverage. This is Matt signing off.



Obligatory disclaimer: This news report was written to inform you all of the latest Altador Cup results in as entertaining a manner as possible. The rest of its content is largely fictional, composed from various fan comments and the whims of our imagination in an attempt to inspire a sense of realism through our reporting. While we do our best to keep things reasonably neutral, this report is in no way intended to be a completely bias-free listing of the day's results, nor does it claim to provide critical analysis of past and potential outcomes from qualified Altador Cup experts. Please note that the opinions formulated in this report are from a full team of different reporters, and in no way represent the views of only a single faction. If you're looking for 100% unbiased performance data, take a look at our standings page. If professional analysis tickles your fancy, you want our predictions pages (global/daily).

Rise and shine, Cuppers! It's time for the report! Welcome back to The Daily Neopets' most excellent Altador Cup X report. This is Brooke, coming to you live from the studio and running on caffeine, sugar, and lots and lots of dreams. Alright! Round Five! Let's go!

The new Alabriss bracket lineup kicked off with a match between the Darigan Citadel and the Lost Desert. The Minions fought valiantly, as they usually do, but came up short against the superior skills of the Mummies. One would think the Citadel would be discouraged, starting things off with a sweep after closing the previous round with one as well, but the general merriment coming from their corner of the slushie tents suggested otherwise!

Moving on. The second matchup featured lower-tier team Moltara and last year's winners, Haunted Woods. The Zombies appear to be suffering from the so-called "winner's curse", which sees winning teams immediately plummet in the standings the following year, and today wasn't any particular exception to their current streak. After sweeping the Magmas in the last match of the fourth round, the Magmas bit back, taking a win in Slushie Slinger and a draw in Yooyuball.

In the last match of the bracket, Kiko Lake and Meridell went head-to-head. Annnnd the Kikos did what they do so very well and swept the Knights like so many dust bunnies under the bed. What else is new, really?

That wraps up the Alabracket! Hooray! I shall now turn things over to the magnificent Midtime!

[An impromptu musical number begins, and goes on for some minutes. Unfortunately, no one who participated has any coherent recollection of the event afterwards, save for a general agreement that the glockenspiel was absolutely heavenly.]

[It can be safely presumed that the song segued smoothly into Midtime's report.]

- is fulfilled of the lively and liberated energy that characterises the Cup, that is communicated from person to person by every hand and every word, that fills us all up until we occasionally cannot help but let it pour from our lips. By this, I of course mean slushies. Now, let us commence with the results.

The Virtupets Robots seem not at all disheartened by their losses against Kreludor and Tyrannia, having leapt right back into the fray to snatch the next game out of the Mermaids' hands. The Mermaids rallied as best they could, but unfortunately only managed to draw in two of the side events; the Robots' Yooyuball win was supplemented - as all things should be - by a steady flow of triumphant slushies and sugary foods.

The Natives, too, have brought their best Yooyuball play to bear, leaving the Pirates high and dry with an exhilarating double score in the final minutes of the match. I pity the fan who didn't see that televised, and who is now watching this report to catch up on what they have missed, thus being a member of the majority group of our audience. On second thought - I actually thank you very much for your patronage, and think you are temperate and discerning. Ahem. This match was not a sweep, however: supporters of Krawk Island, undeterred by the direction the game was taking, gave all they had to bolster their team. They did not quite win back the match, but the fire of their fervour completely drowned out the cheers for the Natives, and forced a draw in the refreshments category.

Unlike the other two winners of this bracket, Team Tyrannia gave no quarter to the Ninjas, but began the round with another clean sweep. With the start of the new round, Tyrannia have stepped onto the podium at last; yet there are still four more matches in which they may be displaced. For Shenkuu, too, this is the final stretch - after the devastating losses they suffered in their previous bracket, will they be able to make a final push for success?

Instead of providing any answer for this perfectly fathomable question, I will direct you to Matt, who has the Vaeolus results. Matt, if you please - ?

[The feed cuts smartly to Matt.]

Thanks Midtime! Let's get straight into the results! The fifth round of the Altador Cup started out with yet another set of sweeps in the Vaeolus Bracket. The underdogs of the bracket, Faerieland and Altador were swept by Kreludor and Terror Mountain respectively. The Moons' consistent scores of 8's were too much for the Faeries to handle. With a three point gap in Yooyuball and a five to six point gap in the side games, the Faeries struggled in today's matchup. Hopefully the Faeries will be able to regain their composure, because the worst is far from over. Up against Terror Mountain, the Faeries are sure to have a difficult time once again.

The results from the match between Altador and Terror Mountain were a little closer, however, the Chillers were still able to walk away with a commanding sweep. Known for their side game prowess, the Chillers dominated all three side games, ending the match with an impressive eight point gap in Make Some Noise. However, that was partly due to the Sun's strategy of focusing all their efforts in Yooyuball. Unfortunately, that strategy failed as the Suns were just shy of making the match end in a draw. With a few more minutes, the Suns would've been sure to even up the score. As for today's matchup, the Suns are up against the Rooligans who are sure to give them a challenge.

In our last sweep of the bracket, Roo Island surprisingly took down Brightvale in today's match. Brightvale, who did very well during the fourth round, was helpless in today's match. The Rooligans asserted their dominance in the side games, and although the score in Yooyuball was close, it seems as if the Rooligans had control of this match from the very beginning! This is definitely not the same Brightvale team that we saw find great success in the fourth round. The Rooligans did well in buckling down in all aspects and getting revenge for their previous match at the start of the fourth round. Is this the start of a downhill spiral for the Wizards, especially as we near the end of the tournament? Or will the Wizards be able to overcome this hurdle and come back with even greater intensity?

Today's match between Maraqua and Mystery Island will certainly be one to watch! Although the Mermaids are predicted to have a slight advantage, anything goes as Yooyuball and Shootout Showdown will be a very close game, and will likely be decided by one or two points. The match between the Wizards and the Moons will also be very interesting! The Wizards have been performing very well in the last few days, and while the Moons are a podium contender this year, the Wizards might be able to pull off an upset. Will Brightvale be able to take Yooyuball from Kreludor? Find out in tomorrow's report!

That's all for now, this is Matt signing off.

Obligatory disclaimer: This news report was written to inform you all of the latest Altador Cup results in as entertaining a manner as possible. The rest of its content is largely fictional, composed from various fan comments and the whims of our imagination in an attempt to inspire a sense of realism through our reporting. While we do our best to keep things reasonably neutral, this report is in no way intended to be a completely bias-free listing of the day's results, nor does it claim to provide critical analysis of past and potential outcomes from qualified Altador Cup experts. Please note that the opinions formulated in this report are from a full team of different reporters, and in no way represent the views of only a single faction. If you're looking for 100% unbiased performance data, take a look at our standings page. If professional analysis tickles your fancy, you want our predictions pages (global/daily).

Rise and shine, Cuppers! It's time for the report! Welcome back to The Daily Neopets' most excellent Altador Cup X report. This is Brooke, coming to you live from the studio and running on caffeine, sugar, and lots and lots of dreams. Alright! Round Five! Let's go!

The new Alabriss bracket lineup kicked off with a match between the Darigan Citadel and the Lost Desert. The Minions fought valiantly, as they usually do, but came up short against the superior skills of the Mummies. One would think the Citadel would be discouraged, starting things off with a sweep after closing the previous round with one as well, but the general merriment coming from their corner of the slushie tents suggested otherwise!

Moving on. The second matchup featured lower-tier team Moltara and last year's winners, Haunted Woods. The Zombies appear to be suffering from the so-called "winner's curse", which sees winning teams immediately plummet in the standings the following year, and today wasn't any particular exception to their current streak. After sweeping the Magmas in the last match of the fourth round, the Magmas bit back, taking a win in Slushie Slinger and a draw in Yooyuball.

In the last match of the bracket, Kiko Lake and Meridell went head-to-head. Annnnd the Kikos did what they do so very well and swept the Knights like so many dust bunnies under the bed. What else is new, really?

That wraps up the Alabracket! Hooray! I shall now turn things over to the magnificent Midtime!

[An impromptu musical number begins, and goes on for some minutes. Unfortunately, no one who participated has any coherent recollection of the event afterwards, save for a general agreement that the glockenspiel was absolutely heavenly.]

[It can be safely presumed that the song segued smoothly into Midtime's report.]

- is fulfilled of the lively and liberated energy that characterises the Cup, that is communicated from person to person by every hand and every word, that fills us all up until we occasionally cannot help but let it pour from our lips. By this, I of course mean slushies. Now, let us commence with the results.

The Virtupets Robots seem not at all disheartened by their losses against Kreludor and Tyrannia, having leapt right back into the fray to snatch the next game out of the Mermaids' hands. The Mermaids rallied as best they could, but unfortunately only managed to draw in two of the side events; the Robots' Yooyuball win was supplemented - as all things should be - by a steady flow of triumphant slushies and sugary foods.

The Natives, too, have brought their best Yooyuball play to bear, leaving the Pirates high and dry with an exhilarating double score in the final minutes of the match. I pity the fan who didn't see that televised, and who is now watching this report to catch up on what they have missed, thus being a member of the majority group of our audience. On second thought - I actually thank you very much for your patronage, and think you are temperate and discerning. Ahem. This match was not a sweep, however: supporters of Krawk Island, undeterred by the direction the game was taking, gave all they had to bolster their team. They did not quite win back the match, but the fire of their fervour completely drowned out the cheers for the Natives, and forced a draw in the refreshments category.

Unlike the other two winners of this bracket, Team Tyrannia gave no quarter to the Ninjas, but began the round with another clean sweep. With the start of the new round, Tyrannia have stepped onto the podium at last; yet there are still four more matches in which they may be displaced. For Shenkuu, too, this is the final stretch - after the devastating losses they suffered in their previous bracket, will they be able to make a final push for success?

Instead of providing any answer for this perfectly fathomable question, I will direct you to Matt, who has the Vaeolus results. Matt, if you please - ?

[The feed cuts smartly to Matt.]

Thanks Midtime! Let's get straight into the results! The fifth round of the Altador Cup started out with yet another set of sweeps in the Vaeolus Bracket. The underdogs of the bracket, Faerieland and Altador were swept by Kreludor and Terror Mountain respectively. The Moons' consistent scores of 8's were too much for the Faeries to handle. With a three point gap in Yooyuball and a five to six point gap in the side games, the Faeries struggled in today's matchup. Hopefully the Faeries will be able to regain their composure, because the worst is far from over. Up against Terror Mountain, the Faeries are sure to have a difficult time once again.

The results from the match between Altador and Terror Mountain were a little closer, however, the Chillers were still able to walk away with a commanding sweep. Known for their side game prowess, the Chillers dominated all three side games, ending the match with an impressive eight point gap in Make Some Noise. However, that was partly due to the Sun's strategy of focusing all their efforts in Yooyuball. Unfortunately, that strategy failed as the Suns were just shy of making the match end in a draw. With a few more minutes, the Suns would've been sure to even up the score. As for today's matchup, the Suns are up against the Rooligans who are sure to give them a challenge.

In our last sweep of the bracket, Roo Island surprisingly took down Brightvale in today's match. Brightvale, who did very well during the fourth round, was helpless in today's match. The Rooligans asserted their dominance in the side games, and although the score in Yooyuball was close, it seems as if the Rooligans had control of this match from the very beginning! This is definitely not the same Brightvale team that we saw find great success in the fourth round. The Rooligans did well in buckling down in all aspects and getting revenge for their previous match at the start of the fourth round. Is this the start of a downhill spiral for the Wizards, especially as we near the end of the tournament? Or will the Wizards be able to overcome this hurdle and come back with even greater intensity?

Today's match between Maraqua and Mystery Island will certainly be one to watch! Although the Mermaids are predicted to have a slight advantage, anything goes as Yooyuball and Shootout Showdown will be a very close game, and will likely be decided by one or two points. The match between the Wizards and the Moons will also be very interesting! The Wizards have been performing very well in the last few days, and while the Moons are a podium contender this year, the Wizards might be able to pull off an upset. Will Brightvale be able to take Yooyuball from Kreludor? Find out in tomorrow's report!

That's all for now, this is Matt signing off.

Obligatory disclaimer: This news report was written to inform you all of the latest Altador Cup results in as entertaining a manner as possible. The rest of its content is largely fictional, composed from various fan comments and the whims of our imagination in an attempt to inspire a sense of realism through our reporting. While we do our best to keep things reasonably neutral, this report is in no way intended to be a completely bias-free listing of the day's results, nor does it claim to provide critical analysis of past and potential outcomes from qualified Altador Cup experts. Please note that the opinions formulated in this report are from a full team of different reporters, and in no way represent the views of only a single faction. If you're looking for 100% unbiased performance data, take a look at our standings page. If professional analysis tickles your fancy, you want our predictions pages (global/daily).

Greetings and good tidings, sports fans! This is Brooke, once again proudly welcoming you to The Daily Neopets' ACX coverage. Today we'll take a look at the results of the second day of the fourth (but not final!) round of play. Matt won't be joining us today, but Midtime and I are here for you! Let's get right to it.
 
The Alabriss bracket kicked off with a heated match between Mystery Island and the Lost Desert. The Natives pulled off an impressive score in Yooyuball, but the Mummies were right behind them, and side-swept them in the other three events. This is only the fourth time the Lost Desert has lost on the field!
 
Next up, Krawk Island took on Faerieland. The Pirates, fresh off their not-so-successful match against the Natives, rallied their forces and shut out the Faeries across the board. That's twice in a row the Faeries have been swept, but they've pulled off some impressive upsets this year. It could happen again!
 
The third match of the bracket pitted the Chillers against the Knights. Meridell beat Terror Mountain down on the Yooyuball field, but were unable to hold their own in the other three events. Both teams are doing fairly well in the standings at present, just a few spots shy of the podium. Will their efforts over the next couple of weeks be enough to carry them to the top?
 
Now let's have a look at the Minitheus bracket, where brooms abound!
 
Tyrannia and Moltara went head-to-head in the first match, and the results came as no surprise. The Magmas were thoroughly swept, not for the first time, and certainly not for the last. The Fossils have achieved sweeps on all but three days of play thus far. For those keeping track at home, that's eighty-two percent of matches ending in a sweep! At least I think it is. Maths never were my strong suit.
 
Anyway. The next round. The Suns and the Moons came together, and the sweep that ensued wasn't terribly shocking either. Kreludor has only had one less sweep than Tyrannia, and Altador.... well, let's just say there is a lot of red in that ledger. Yikes.
 
Virtupets and the Haunted Woods finished things off for the Minitheus bracket. The Robots took their third sweep of the year, putting the Zombies under the broom for the... [The reporter takes a moment to scan down her notes, counting under her breath.] ...the ninth time this year. This bracket sure has been a bloodbath!
 
Let's see how things went with the Vaeolus bracket. Midtime, show us what you've got!
 
[Camera pans to Midtime.]
 
Absolutely! I've got a large quantity of multicoloured jelly beans, pilfered surreptitiously from the snack bowls in the break room over a period of four weeks, carefully sculpted into the shapes of realistic Neopet heads wearing expressions of supreme bliss, and glued to strings hanging from the fist of the life-size replica of Torakor of Altador you see to your right, as a gesture of silent protest against the recently increased tariffs on sugary food imports - which, by the way, directly affect the frequency with which the snack bowls aforementioned are filled.
 
I also have the Vaeolus bracket results! Here we go.
 
First in the bracket, the Mermaids scored a solid 5-3 against the Wizards, showing the fruits of their consistent performance throughout the season. The Wizards, not to be outdone, seized all three side events - note especially their extraordinary margin in Make Some Noise - earning, if not a victory, at least reason to boast. The results of round four are offering us good reason to be surprised: the Cup is more than half finished, and if our favourite players did not feel particularly pressured before, now it is undoubtedly the time to bring everything they have to the Yooyuball field.
 
The Rooligans had a trying round, neatly tying against Darigan Citadel in the main event, but coming out on top with a flawless side-sweep. In the process of Roo Island's normal celebratory activities, team captain Lilo Blumario is reported to have swallowed an entire bowl of punch in a single gulp before going on to vehemently deny its existence. It is good to see some of the more obscure Blumaroo traditions showcased for an international audience.
 
Kiko Lake, as always, show absolutely no sign of stopping or even slowing down in their relentless pursuit of victory. This latest sweep marks the -
 
[The reporter counts on their fingers.]
 
- six - er, seventeenth in their flawless season record. (My twelfth finger is a little stiff.) By now, this victory is treated with far less fanfare than it would have been for any other team: Kiko fan gatherings, for now, tend towards quiet convivial dinners rather than night-long victory parties. Shenkuu fans, meanwhile, must bear the bitter taste of defeat once more, and look to tomorrow for a break in their string of losses.
 
That is all for the Vaeolus bracket! Now, speaking of tomorrow, here are the matches you should be watching.
 
The last time Team Altador and Team Virtupets met on the field, they were very closely matched - but the Robots took the event that mattered, and came out the winners. The Suns may well aim to turn that outcome on its head today, a prospect that seems especially possible given their recent sweep.
 
Both the Mermaids and the Rooligans have had one or two remarkably good days lately, and both will be striving to bring about another in today's match: it may well be time to see which of their bests is better.
 
Did I mention that these teams will in fact be having their matches with each other? I don't think I did. That may have caused some confusion. No? Well, good.
 
This has been the Altador Cup report, from Brooke and Midtime at TDN. I hope you have a wonderful evening, dear viewers! Evenings are one of Altador's most famous delicacies: it would be a shame to miss them. They are these little buns topped with pomegranates, and sweetened by - what? Oh, very well. Pax vobiscum, dear viewers, and goodbye!
 



 
 
Obligatory disclaimer: This news report was written to inform you all of the latest Altador Cup results in as entertaining a manner as possible. The rest of its content is largely fictional, composed from various fan comments and the whims of our imagination in an attempt to inspire a sense of realism through our reporting. While we do our best to keep things reasonably neutral, this report is in no way intended to be a completely bias-free listing of the day's results, nor does it claim to provide critical analysis of past and potential outcomes from qualified Altador Cup experts. Please note that the opinions formulated in this report are from a full team of different reporters, and in no way represent the views of only a single faction. If you're looking for 100% unbiased performance data, take a look at our standings page. If professional analysis tickles your fancy, you want our predictions pages (global/daily).

We're very glad that you're reading and enjoying our reports! The writing of the report is indeed a task accomplished by several different people. You may notice that one of the reporters is called 'Midtime'; Brooke (Nellethiel on the forums) and Matt (xblade356, likewise) are the writers of their own sections. The majority of AC staff have significant writing experience, amateur or professional, and we all very much hope our writing is engaging and pleasant to read.
 
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Here we are again, Altador Cuppers, ready to explore the results of today's labours. I'm Brooke with The Daily Neopets, reporting live from our comfortable, air-conditioned studio. Today was the last day of round three; we're in the home stretch now! So as long as no more staffers go missing, and no one gets blown up or falls out of a tree or drinks a bad slushie, we'll be here to the end. Let's head right into the Alabriss bracket together, shall we?
 
The results of the match between Tyrannia and Meridell seemed all but a foregone conclusion as the teams took the field today. The frightening prospect of going up against the nearly-unbeatable Fossils for the second time this round did little to daunt the mighty Knights, however. They gave it their all, as they always do, but still came up short against a team that has taken no prisoners all season. After their second round in a row unbeaten, Tyrannia stands third in the standings; Lost Desert is close on their heels. Meridell is resting comfortably in sixth place; not a bad showing so far!
 
The Haunted Woods haven't managed a single Yooyuball win this year, but today they came tantalizingly close in their match against Roo Island. The Rooligans swept the Zombies, making their second sweep this round. They are now in seventh place, whereas the Zombies are sitting at the bottom of the standings, tied with Moltara. If they really work at it, they may be able to pull themselves out of the bottom and pass up Virtupets, or even Brightvale. Time will tell!
 
The last match of the round fell to Maraqua and Faerieland. The Faeries have been doing better than expected this year, pulling off some upsets against teams with much better records. Today their strength in Yooyuball paid off, as they bested the Mermaids on the field. Elon Hughlis rallied the troops, however, and Maraqua sideswept Faerieland. Maraqua has ended the round in tenth place; the Faeries are not far behind in thirteenth.
 
I'll turn things over to Midtime now for the Minitheus bracket. How are things going your way, Midtime?
 
[Midtime looks up, and clears their throat.]
 
Thank you, Brooke! Er, as we are both in the same studio I believe our total velocity should be very similar. Oh! Yes, the Minitheus bracket. Let me see to that.
 
The Mummies found the tide turned against them in their first encounter with the Kikos this season. No effort was spared, as always, in the Kikos' onslaught, and despite their most valiant exertions, Team Lost Desert could only somewhat lessen the margin by which they lost, and the match ended just as one-sidedly as all the rest of today's. Kiko Lake are by now the only team never to have lost a match this season, thanks in no small part to their own efforts; and in view of how steadily they have kept up this record, it may not be too early to say that they took home the Cup!
 
[The reporter visibly freezes.]
 
Um - I apologise. Due to the function of grammatical tenses, it would, in fact, be too early to say that.
 
Let us move on.
 
The Robots outdid themselves in spectacular fashion, executing an unforeseen sweep against a capable but unsuspecting Team Brightvale. While Virtupets have snatched their share of small triumphs over the course of the Cup, their performance today, according to commentators, was far beyond anything they have mustered so far, rivalling this year's most prominent contenders. Virtupets fans, in justifiably high spirits, managed to flood the news conference their idols held, forcing it to be cut short - unfortunately - before our interviewers could solicit a comment from team captain Keetra Deile. To compensate for this, we have instead sent a list of questions to Team Virtupets' official email address. If it has not been intercepted by their spam filter, we can expect it to be read and responded to as early as next year! Fortunately, our email practices are absolutely professional. I sent the questions a dozen times, just to be sure that they would be noticed.
 
Last in the bracket, Team Krawk Island's rematch with Altador ended in another sweep on the Pirates' side. Both teams may be able to say they have had a rough three rounds. For the Pirates, this is a valuable accomplishment, boosting them to eighth in the rankings - tied with the Minions. For the Suns, it is merely another in a long string of crushing defeats. It may be easy for fans to be demoralised by Altador's present record, but let us all remember that it is the spirit of the game that counts! The greatest motivator of all is revenge.
 
Er, I mean camaraderie. One of the two - I often forget.
 
This has been the Minitheus bracket. I will pass you on to Matt, now, who will stall until the Vaeolus results arrive.
 
[Cut to Matt.]
 
Thanks Midtime! The results from the Vaeolus Bracket just came in, so let's get started right away!
 
Kreludor ended the third round with a bang as they brought out the brooms once again to blow away the Minions. Although the Minions came close to preventing a sweep in Slushie Slinger, they weren't able to make that final push to tie with the Moons. As a result, the Moons finish the third round on a high note. Currently second place overall, Kreludor will be looking to retain their podium position. On the other hand, the Minions will try to make a push to rise up from the middle of the pack.
 
The matchup between the underdogs of the bracket, Mystery Island and Moltara did not disappoint spectators today. Although the match ended in a sweep in the Natives' favor, the Magmas fought valiantly and had a close match in all of the games. With a score gap of only one point in all of the games, the Natives inched slightly ahead of the Magmas. If the Magmas focused on one or two games rather than spreading their energy to all four games, a different story might've occurred. However, the past is in the past and both teams will be looking ahead to round four as they try to redeem themselves and rise up from the lower brackets.
 
The final matchup between Terror Mountain and Shenkuu was also a rather close match. The Chillers were able to dominate Make Some Noise like usual, and with only two losses up to this point, it seems as if the Chillers' fanbase is bigger than ever this year. However, Yooyuball and the remaining two side games were a different story as the Ninjas were able to make a close push to close the score gap to one. In the end, the Chillers were able to finish the third round with a solid sweep. The Chillers have a good chance to make a run for the podium this year, but will they be able to keep this momentum up throughout the next two rounds?
 
That wraps up today's report! Tomorrow is a bye day so teams will be resting up, and so will we. We will return later with the results from the fourth round but for now, this is Matt signing off. Now if you'll excuse me, I think I'll be making my way back to the newsroom. I've had enough of the outdoors experience. Brooke, Midtime, I hope you'll both be delighted to hear that I'm returning to the studio! Until next time Neopians.
 



 
Obligatory disclaimer: This news report was written to inform you all of the latest Altador Cup results in as entertaining a manner as possible. The rest of its content is largely fictional, composed from various fan comments and the whims of our imagination in an attempt to inspire a sense of realism through our reporting. While we do our best to keep things reasonably neutral, this report is in no way intended to be a completely bias-free listing of the day's results, nor does it claim to provide critical analysis of past and potential outcomes from qualified Altador Cup experts. Please note that the opinions formulated in this report are from a full team of different reporters, and in no way represent the views of only a single faction. If you're looking for 100% unbiased performance data, take a look at our standings page. If professional analysis tickles your fancy, you want our predictions pages (global/daily).

Midtime's back! And if that isn't the most joyous greeting you've ever heard, I don't know what to tell you. Anyway, this is Brooke, reporting for The Daily Neopets, where we have the best comprehensive Altador Cup coverage, the most interesting disasters, and fabulous hair. Now quickly, before anything strange happens, (besides basically everything Midtime does ever), let's get the results out!
 
The Alabriss bracket started off with a fascinating match between Maraqua and Meridell. Both teams have been performing in consistent fashion all year, and it came as no surprise that the results were fairly well split. The Mermaids cheered the loudest and shot-out the show-downiest by a small margin, but the Knights slammed them on the Yooyuball field and at the slushie bar. Perhaps Maraqua will gain the encouragement they crave from their match with Faerieland tomorrow?
 
Fans of the Faeries were spotted rejoicing in the streets today following the epic success of their second match against the Zombies. For the first time all year, Faerieland took three of the four events. The Haunted Woods stole away their chance for a sweep by forcing a draw in Shootout Showdown, but the absence of red in the Faeries' results box was still cause for great celebration. The Zombies have come a long way from their championship win in the first Cup, but their determination is unflagging.
 
It looks like Tyrannia is poised to perform a complete sweep on another round. Today in their match against Roo Island, the Fossils were in top form, outstripping the Rooligans at every turn. A little disheartened by a devastating loss so soon after their sweep against Maraqua yesterday, the Rooligans shared a sympathy slushie or seven following the match.
 
That's it for the Alabracket! Let's turn things over to everyone's favourite eccentric, Midtime!
 
[The camera focuses on Midtime, who hurriedly hides a pencil which they have been using to doodle a detailed photorealistic picture on their prompt sheet. The picture is of a cephalopod wholly concealed in a cloud of black ink at the bottom of the ocean. It therefore resembles a solid square of thick black scribble lines.]
 
Thank you, Brooke! I apologise for my absence yesterday; I had to attend an unscheduled review session with my supervisor. On an unrelated note, though an important one, I feel that in view of the contents of a recent news report, it is my solemn duty to remind you that the use of dynamite or other industrial explosives is neither safe nor efficient nor recommended in any office conditions: it may easily result in bodily injury, death, or the loss of my - of one's job on grounds of gross irresponsibility, along with a severe reduction in future hiring prospects.
 
Now, to our regular content. The Minitheus bracket has seen some fascinating pushes from its underdog teams! Let's see what they have managed to do.
 
Lost Desert fans must have been somewhat surprised to find their team had come out of a match without either sweeping or being swept. The Mummies' match with Brightvale seemed quite one-sided from an outside perspective: the scoreboard favoured them by a factor of two, their fans all but deafened on-site reporters with their fervour, and their slushie mix was truly memorable (in this I speak from experience). But, as it turns out, Brightvale forward Kayn Hireck absolutely excelled in the shootouts, decisively claiming that section of the match for his team. Although the Mummies have proven themselves to be no pushovers, Hireck's performance has set a new record for the Wizards, and shown the world once again that every team has the potential to climb to the top.
 
The Krawk Island Pirates almost succumbed to the Robots' fierce new strategy, only reorganising in the final third of the game to make a comeback that just barely brought them to victory. Virtupets' exemplary play won them the shootouts, and their fans in turn dominated the stadium; despite having won the match overall, the Pirates would have been side-swept, if not for a draw in the slushie category. This has certainly been a match for both teams to remember.
 
Last, the Altador Suns put on a truly impressive showing today - or so I earnestly presume! Unfortunately for them, their opponents for the match were Kiko Lake.
 
These have been the Minitheus bracket results! I'll pass you on to Matt for the Vaeolus.
 
[Just before the camera switches to Matt, some one can be seen striding into view with a rolled-up newspaper in hand.]
 
Thank you, Midtime. Try not to blow anything up while I'm gone, I would like to have a studio to come back to when I return. Moving on, I have the results of the Vaeolus Bracket like usual so let's get right to it!
 
The Chillers and the Moons had their way with Moltara and Shenkuu respectively in today's matches as the frontrunners of the bracket dominated the underdogs, sweeping both teams with relative ease. Although the Magmas performed excellently in Yooyuball and Make Some Noise, it was not enough as the Chillers were able to shut the Magmas down. With the third round coming to a close very soon, both Kreludor and Terror Mountain will be hoping to lock down their bracket positions to prevent a last minute push from the Minions.
 
While we're on the topic of Darigan Citadel, their rematch against Mystery Island proved to be disasterous. The Minions were hoping for another sweep after the excellent results from the day before, however, the Natives were able to shatter the Minions' hopes with excellent victories in Yooyuball and Shootout Showdown. The Natives' yooyu-slinging skills were right on the mark today as they were able to defeat the Minions in a close match. The Minions were able to redeem themselves with victories in Slushie Slinger and Make Some Noise, but the Natives were able to celebrate today as they took the overall victory. Fans of the Natives were rejoicing today, and with a matchup against Moltara tomorrow, the Natives will be hoping to keep up this great momentum.
 
For our matches to watch! We have many rematches occurring today ranging from Altador and Krawk Island, Tyrannia and Meridell, to Shenkuu and Terror Mountain. Also, the matchup between underdog teams Mystery Island and Moltara will be a close one as both teams will be fighting to gain an advantage in today's match. The Natives are predicted to take the overall victory, but will the Magmas be able to rally together to defeat the Natives? For our last matchup of the day, spectators will be interested in the match between Lost Desert and Kiko Lake. The Mummies have the potential to end the Kikos' winning streak if they focus their efforts towards Yooyuball. Will the Mummies be able to finally put a stop to the Kikos' reign?
 
That wraps up today's daily report! This is Matt signing off.
 



 
Obligatory disclaimer: This news report was written to inform you all of the latest Altador Cup results in as entertaining a manner as possible. The rest of its content is largely fictional, composed from various fan comments and the whims of our imagination in an attempt to inspire a sense of realism through our reporting. While we do our best to keep things reasonably neutral, this report is in no way intended to be a completely bias-free listing of the day's results, nor does it claim to provide critical analysis of past and potential outcomes from qualified Altador Cup experts. Please note that the opinions formulated in this report are from a full team of different reporters, and in no way represent the views of only a single faction. If you're looking for 100% unbiased performance data, take a look at our standings page. If professional analysis tickles your fancy, you want our predictions pages (global/daily).

We're very glad that you're reading and enjoying our reports! The writing of the report is indeed a task accomplished by several different people. You may notice that one of the reporters is called 'Midtime'; Brooke (Nellethiel on the forums) and Matt (xblade356, likewise) are the writers of their own sections. The majority of AC staff have significant writing experience, amateur or professional, and we all very much hope our writing is engaging and pleasant to read.
 
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HELLOOOOO, SPORTS FANS! And welcome back to TDN's coverage of the tenth Altador Cup! This is Brooke, reporting from the studio, where just about everyone is feeling refreshed and well-rested after the bye day. Or, if they're like me, they feel more groggy and cranky than ever! Hooray! So let's get on with round two.

The second round in the Alabriss bracket kicked off with sweeps galore as the new sets of teams went head-to-head. The sweeps started with the Lost Desert and the Darigan Citadel. The Mummies have only gone one day without a sweep so far this year, and today was not that day. The Minions were buried under the impressively consistent scores of the Mummies, making for a rocky start to the second round.

Next up, the Zombies and the Pirates did battle in a scene rivalling any zombie-apocalypse-swashbuckling-crossover film we've ever seen. The scores were close, but ultimately Krawk Island came out on top, pushing the struggling Haunted Woods further back in the pack. Despite their victory last year, the Zombies have been fighting to stay afloat, and currently sit in the bottom of the standings. The Pirates have had their struggles as well, but overall, they're not doing too badly at all.

In the third pairing of the Alabriss bracket, powerhouse Tyrannia took on the Ninjas. The Fossils now stand in third place overall, so it comes as no surprise that they brandished their brooms and took Shenkuu down on all fronts. The Ninjas haven't really contended for the Cup since AC IV, but they may yet hearken back to the glorious years preceding that, where they were a force to be reckoned with. Tyrannia has only had one podium finish in the history of the games, but they can certainly be intimidating!

Now, if my illustrious colleague has not locked him in another broom closet, I'd like to hand things over to Midtime for the next bracket. Midtime?

"Thank you, Brooke. I can gladly say that for now I walk free, if not exactly in the company of Matt at any time in the foreseeable future. After a meeting with our manager, I will also be making a concerted effort to link any jokes or wordplays I make to relevant current events. Now, let us not keep the Minitheus bracket results locked away any longer.

"Team Meridell, who have thus far triumphed over every other team they have met, did not flag in their match against Moltara today. Although the Knights played the same solid game as usual, the benches saw surprisingly little turnout for their supporters. Magma fans, few but earnest as ever, scored well in Make Some Noise, denying Meridell what could have been their second sweep of the season. Our interviewer described Moltara captain Aldric Beign as "stoically cheerful" when questioned about his team's performance, as well as "smelling distinctly of dust and expired bleach". Oh, my mistake. They were in fact talking about me in that last part.

"The Kreludor Moons, also undefeated in Round One, saw their week-long sweep streak come to a jarring end at the hands of this year's Cup favourites, Kiko Lake. The Moons certainly gave better on the field than most other teams have managed to, but the Kikos were unflagging, and the ferocity of their offence won out at last. Fans of the Moons were far from ecstatic at the resulting sweep, and many are looking to the team's game against the Faeries tomorrow to reaffirm their hopes for the championship.

"After ending the previous round with three straight losses, the Faeries have made a determined push back, edging Brightvale out at Yooyuball with a narrow 5-4. The match ended to much cheering on the part of Faerieland's fans - something you might have heard yourself if you happened to be anywhere in Altador at the time, and not in some sort of chamber insulated against sound, such as a broom closet. With so many strong contenders in the bracket, both the Faeries and the Wizards seem set for a very difficult second round.

"That is all for the new Minitheus bracket! We'll go to Matt for the remainder of today's report, while I finish meticulously praising his on-site performance in the weekly report I am penning to higher management. Pax vobiscum!"

Thanks Midtime, I see you've managed to free yourself...

[Matt mumbles something about installing a better lock for the closet.]

Anyways, the Vaeolus Bracket, which has undergone changes for this new round has mainly been filled with mid-tier teams. As there are no serious contenders for the Cup in the bracket, matches will be much more unpredictable! Spectators have already seen that sweeps will be uncommon for the next five days. With my trusty babysitter at my side, let's dive straight into the results!

Terror Mountain was able to pull off the only sweep of the bracket, cleanly defeating the Suns in all areas. The Suns' performance on the Yooyuball field paled in comparison to the Chillers'. Terror Mountain was once again able to make some noise as their loud cheers could be heard from the next stadium down! Although the Chillers have a medium fanbase compared to the powerhouse teams, Prytariel and her team were definitely able to rile up the crowd in yesterday's match. Coming off of their win against the Suns, the Chillers will face a more difficult opponent in the Robots.

Mystery Island and Roo Island faced off on the Yooyuball field yesterday, and while the Natives were able to take a close victory in Yooyuball, the Rooligans were able to pull off a side sweep. Similarly, Maraqua sideswept the Robots in yesterday's match, shorting out their circuits in the side games. Yooyuball was back and forth between the Mermaids and the Robots throughout the match, and after a magnificent goal by Virtupets Team Captain, Keetra Deile to tie up the match, officials ruled the match a draw after regulation time was finished. All four teams will be searching for an opportunity to overtake Terror Mountain in the bracket standings. From this point on, most teams have shaken off their Altador Cup jitters and are now starting to buckle down and focus on earning as many points as possible within the next few weeks.

Transitioning to our interesting matches of the day, we take a look at the match between Terror Mountain and Virtupets. This match will definitely be hard to predict given the Robots' tendency to perform erratically. Terror Mountain seems to have the advantage in today's matchup, but the Robots are a fierce team that is not to be underestimated. Spectators should also keep their eyes on the match between Krawk Island and Shenkuu. With excellent performances in Slushie Slinger and Shootout Showdown so far in this Cup, the Ninjas will be a challenge for the Pirates, who have not been performing at their full potential. Will this match be a wake up call for the Pirates? Find out in tomorrow's report!

That is all for our report today. This is Matt live from the studio signing off.



Obligatory disclaimer: This news report was written to inform you all of the latest Altador Cup results in as entertaining a manner as possible. The rest of its content is largely fictional, composed from various fan comments and the whims of our imagination in an attempt to inspire a sense of realism through our reporting. While we do our best to keep things reasonably neutral, this report is in no way intended to be a completely bias-free listing of the day's results, nor does it claim to provide critical analysis of past and potential outcomes from qualified Altador Cup experts. Please note that the opinions formulated in this report are from a full team of different reporters, and in no way represent the views of only a single faction. If you're looking for 100% unbiased performance data, take a look at our standings page. If professional analysis tickles your fancy, you want our predictions pages (global/daily).

I may or may not have found that funnier than I should, seeing as I support Faerieland, but oh well :D

Hello again, friends, and welcome to another exciting day here at the Altador Cup! This is Brooke, reporting for The Daily Neopets, and trying her best to come up with some original sweeps-related puns. (And it's only the second day!) Let's plunge right on ahead with the Alabriss bracket, where once again the brooms were on the attack.

Maraqua attempted to flood the Lost Desert today, but at the end of the day, the Mermaids found themselves all washed up. For the second day in a row, the Mummies pulled off a sweep against their opponents, finding particular success on the Yooyuball pitch. Their fans also achieved a decent victory as they showed their spirit. The other events were close, and as the teams face off again tomorrow, Maraqua may just be able to snag a couple of wins.

In the second match-up of the bracket, the Magmas found themselves being swept once again, this time by the rollicking Rooligans, who were themselves swept in yesterday's matches. The teams from Roo Island and Moltara both brought some scores up from their consistent numbers yesterday, but ultimately the Magmas' flame was quenched by the irrepressible spirit of the Roos.

The Alabriss bracket is rounded out by another sweep in the match between Kreludor and Krawk Island. This was the second day of sweeps for both teams, the Pirates on the receiving end and the Moons dishing it out. When the plunder was over, the Pirates comforted each other over a cool cup of slush. Ealyn Hawkshanks, centre forward for Kreludor, was spotted outside the shop performing a rather humiliating impression of the Krawk Island goalie that involved a wild belly-flop and a face full of grass. Tempers flared, but the team captains were able to stop their teammates from going head-to-head. Hawkshanks declined to comment on the incident.

Hopefully things were a little calmer in the Minitheus bracket. Tell us about it, Midtime!

"I will indeed, Brooke. It is marvellously calm in the Minitheus bracket! The sun is bright, the moon is beautiful, and I am on the streets until my bank transfer goes through because I vastly underestimated the on-season costs of temporary lodging in Altador! A random citizen accosted me not ten minutes ago to rant about Yurble Day not being cele- oh, right. You mean the results. Yes, let me get to those.

"After the concerted effort the Robots made in their kickoff match against Shenkuu, their fans may have hoped for a similar performance against the Minions. Unfortunately for them, the Minions have always been resolute, and turned the narrow loss of yesterday into a narrow win today. Should their performance on the field remain as steady as it has, perhaps they will be able to work their way up the standings once again. DC Captain Layton Vickles responded to interviewers with his trademark earnest: 'If you're impressssed with today's plays, you won't believe what we've got in sssstore for the rest of our games.' Team Virtupets, undeterred, promised fans that this match was not representative of the team's full capacity, and that the 'new direction' they were taking would match, if not exceed, their performance of yesteryear. Certainly it is too early to be discouraged.

"The Meridell Knights, spurred on by their aforementioned victory against the Citadel Minions, utterly swept Altador today. The concerted efforts of players and fans have lifted Meridell to the top of the rankings for their bracket, a fact which has not gone unappreciated. Although morale is low among the Suns' support base, Captain 'Trapper' Remis assures fans that they will see an Altadorian victory soon enough. 'We didn't give up last year, and we aren't giving up now. We know we have what it takes.'

"Perhaps most remarkably in this bracket, Cup underdog Faerieland has gone on to score its second win of the season - this time against the Shenkuu Ninjas. Few commentators can have expected the showing that the Faeries put on, and neither did the Shenkuu team, whose recovery from the extraordinary passing play that initiated the round came a little too late. Faerieland's team coordination has always been their strongest suit: although the team's fan are sanguine as ever, many of them have begun to wonder if new heights are now within reach.

"What do you mean, 'too soon'?

"At any rate, those are the results for the Minitheus bracket, and I hope they have either excited you or calmed you down, depending on your personal preference. On to Matt, for the Vaeolus!"

Thanks Midtime! The Vaeolus Bracket was once again full of action! Let's take a look at the results.

Similar to the Alabriss Bracket, it was mainly sweep central in today's matchups. Kiko Lake was able to dominate in today's matchup against the Terror Mountain Chillers. The Kikos were able to cleanly sweep the Chillers today while shattering their high scores in Yooyuball, Slushie Slinger, and Make Some Noise from the previous day. If the Kikos continue to perform at this level, it seems as if there is no other place to go than up! Our reporters were able to get a quick word in with Kiko Lake Team Captain "Poke" Cellers regarding their performance in the first few days of this Cup.

"Our team has been trying for years to make it to the top, and our fighting spirit and determination has finally come through for us. It is still too early in the Cup to tell, but I believe that our team has a strong chance to win the entire Cup!" Cellers stated as the elated Kiko Lake team headed to a slushie stand to celebrate their victory. Save one for me!

Moving on, Tyrannia was also able to produce a similar result, cleanly sweeping Brightvale in all aspects. No foul wizardry occurred today as the Fossils were able to sweep yet another team. Currently sixth place in their bracket, Brightvale needs to find their momentum, and quickly before they end up in the bottom tiers. The tournament is still in its early stages, so the Wizards will continue to have a chance at their single digit finish.

In our last matchup of the day, Mystery Island went head to head with Haunted Woods. The two teams fought valiantly on the Yooyuball field, and in the end, the Natives were awarded with the victory. However, all was not lost for the Zombies as they sideswept the Natives. Currently fifth in their bracket, Haunted Woods will need to break free from the dreaded "winner's curse" and move up in their bracket for a chance to finish in the upper to middle tiers.

That wraps up the Vaeolus Bracket! Now let's take a look at the matches to watch for today. Spectators are in for a treat today as the powerhouses of the Vaeolus Bracket, Tyrannia and Kiko Lake will be facing off against each other. Both teams are now favorites to take the Cup, and this vital matchup could decide which team will be the victor of the Vaeolus Bracket. The match between Lost Desert and Maraqua will also be one to watch. Although the two teams have already faced before, the Mermaids are seeking to prove that their victory against Krawk Island was not a fluke after being swept by Lost Desert in yesterday's match.

That is it for today folks! Reporting live from the newsroom, this is Matt on behalf of Brooke, Midtime, and the rest of the Altador Cup Coverage staff here at TDN, I bid you farewell until tomorrow. Don't forget to stay classy.



Obligatory disclaimer: This news report was written to inform you all of the latest Altador Cup results in as entertaining a manner as possible. The rest of its content is largely fictional, composed from various fan comments and the whims of our imagination in an attempt to inspire a sense of realism through our reporting. While we do our best to keep things reasonably neutral, this report is in no way intended to be a completely bias-free listing of the day's results, nor does it claim to provide critical analysis of past and potential outcomes from qualified Altador Cup experts. Please note that the opinions formulated in this report are from a full team of different reporters, and in no way represent the views of only a single faction. If you're looking for 100% unbiased performance data, take a look at our standings page. If professional analysis tickles your fancy, you want our predictions pages (global/daily).

Hello again, friends, and welcome to another exciting day here at the Altador Cup! This is Brooke, reporting for The Daily Neopets, and trying her best to come up with some original sweeps-related puns. (And it's only the second day!) Let's plunge right on ahead with the Alabriss bracket, where once again the brooms were on the attack.

Maraqua attempted to flood the Lost Desert today, but at the end of the day, the Mermaids found themselves all washed up. For the second day in a row, the Mummies pulled off a sweep against their opponents, finding particular success on the Yooyuball pitch. Their fans also achieved a decent victory as they showed their spirit. The other events were close, and as the teams face off again tomorrow, Maraqua may just be able to snag a couple of wins.

In the second match-up of the bracket, the Magmas found themselves being swept once again, this time by the rollicking Rooligans, who were themselves swept in yesterday's matches. The teams from Roo Island and Moltara both brought some scores up from their consistent numbers yesterday, but ultimately the Magmas' flame was quenched by the irrepressible spirit of the Roos.

The Alabriss bracket is rounded out by another sweep in the match between Kreludor and Krawk Island. This was the second day of sweeps for both teams, the Pirates on the receiving end and the Moons dishing it out. When the plunder was over, the Pirates comforted each other over a cool cup of slush. Ealyn Hawkshanks, centre forward for Kreludor, was spotted outside the shop performing a rather humiliating impression of the Krawk Island goalie that involved a wild belly-flop and a face full of grass. Tempers flared, but the team captains were able to stop their teammates from going head-to-head. Hawkshanks declined to comment on the incident.

Hopefully things were a little calmer in the Minitheus bracket. Tell us about it, Midtime!

"I will indeed, Brooke. It is marvellously calm in the Minitheus bracket! The sun is bright, the moon is beautiful, and I am on the streets until my bank transfer goes through because I vastly underestimated the on-season costs of temporary lodging in Altador! A random citizen accosted me not ten minutes ago to rant about Yurble Day not being cele- oh, right. You mean the results. Yes, let me get to those.

"After the concerted effort the Robots made in their kickoff match against Shenkuu, their fans may have hoped for a similar performance against the Minions. Unfortunately for them, the Minions have always been resolute, and turned the narrow loss of yesterday into a narrow win today. Should their performance on the field remain as steady as it has, perhaps they will be able to work their way up the standings once again. DC Captain Layton Vickles responded to interviewers with his trademark earnest: 'If you're impressssed with today's plays, you won't believe what we've got in sssstore for the rest of our games.' Team Virtupets, undeterred, promised fans that this match was not representative of the team's full capacity, and that the 'new direction' they were taking would match, if not exceed, their performance of yesteryear. Certainly it is too early to be discouraged.

"The Meridell Knights, spurred on by their aforementioned victory against the Citadel Minions, utterly swept Altador today. The concerted efforts of players and fans have lifted Meridell to the top of the rankings for their bracket, a fact which has not gone unappreciated. Although morale is low among the Suns' support base, Captain 'Trapper' Remis assures fans that they will see an Altadorian victory soon enough. 'We didn't give up last year, and we aren't giving up now. We know we have what it takes.'

"Perhaps most remarkably in this bracket, Cup underdog Faerieland has gone on to score its second win of the season - this time against the Shenkuu Ninjas. Few commentators can have expected the showing that the Faeries put on, and neither did the Shenkuu team, whose recovery from the extraordinary passing play that initiated the round came a little too late. Faerieland's team coordination has always been their strongest suit: although the team's fan are sanguine as ever, many of them have begun to wonder if new heights are now within reach.

"What do you mean, 'too soon'?

"At any rate, those are the results for the Minitheus bracket, and I hope they have either excited you or calmed you down, depending on your personal preference. On to Matt, for the Vaeolus!"

Thanks Midtime! The Vaeolus Bracket was once again full of action! Let's take a look at the results.

Similar to the Alabriss Bracket, it was mainly sweep central in today's matchups. Kiko Lake was able to dominate in today's matchup against the Terror Mountain Chillers. The Kikos were able to cleanly sweep the Chillers today while shattering their high scores in Yooyuball, Slushie Slinger, and Make Some Noise from the previous day. If the Kikos continue to perform at this level, it seems as if there is no other place to go than up! Our reporters were able to get a quick word in with Kiko Lake Team Captain "Poke" Cellers regarding their performance in the first few days of this Cup.

"Our team has been trying for years to make it to the top, and our fighting spirit and determination has finally come through for us. It is still too early in the Cup to tell, but I believe that our team has a strong chance to win the entire Cup!" Cellers stated as the elated Kiko Lake team headed to a slushie stand to celebrate their victory. Save one for me!

Moving on, Tyrannia was also able to produce a similar result, cleanly sweeping Brightvale in all aspects. No foul wizardry occurred today as the Fossils were able to sweep yet another team. Currently sixth place in their bracket, Brightvale needs to find their momentum, and quickly before they end up in the bottom tiers. The tournament is still in its early stages, so the Wizards will continue to have a chance at their single digit finish.

In our last matchup of the day, Mystery Island went head to head with Haunted Woods. The two teams fought valiantly on the Yooyuball field, and in the end, the Natives were awarded with the victory. However, all was not lost for the Zombies as they sideswept the Natives. Currently fifth in their bracket, Haunted Woods will need to break free from the dreaded "winner's curse" and move up in their bracket for a chance to finish in the upper to middle tiers.

That wraps up the Vaeolus Bracket! Now let's take a look at the matches to watch for today. Spectators are in for a treat today as the powerhouses of the Vaeolus Bracket, Tyrannia and Kiko Lake will be facing off against each other. Both teams are now favorites to take the Cup, and this vital matchup could decide which team will be the victor of the Vaeolus Bracket. The match between Lost Desert and Maraqua will also be one to watch. Although the two teams have already faced before, the Mermaids are seeking to prove that their victory against Krawk Island was not a fluke after being swept by Lost Desert in yesterday's match.

That is it for today folks! Reporting live from the newsroom, this is Matt on behalf of Brooke, Midtime, and the rest of the Altador Cup Coverage staff here at TDN, I bid you farewell until tomorrow. Don't forget to stay classy.



Obligatory disclaimer: This news report was written to inform you all of the latest Altador Cup results in as entertaining a manner as possible. The rest of its content is largely fictional, composed from various fan comments and the whims of our imagination in an attempt to inspire a sense of realism through our reporting. While we do our best to keep things reasonably neutral, this report is in no way intended to be a completely bias-free listing of the day's results, nor does it claim to provide critical analysis of past and potential outcomes from qualified Altador Cup experts. Please note that the opinions formulated in this report are from a full team of different reporters, and in no way represent the views of only a single faction. If you're looking for 100% unbiased performance data, take a look at our standings page. If professional analysis tickles your fancy, you want our predictions pages (global/daily).

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