Wednesday 2 April 2014

Best Moments in WCP History

This year marks the tenth anniversary of the WCP Cup so I thought it would be good to take a look at few of WCP Cup's highlights along the way. So here we go.

1. The 1st WCP Cup Final - No it wasn't the greatest soccer game ever played but the atmosphere for it was crazy. The old, small, boarded facility was packed to the rafters including people pressed up against the windows and hanging over the boards. It was absolutely crazy and went to that maybe there was enough support to make this tournament work.

2. Norway Beats ROI - By no means is this my favourite moment but everyone else seems to love it. Going into this game Norway were considered massive underdogs and deemed really to have no chance to win but after going up early they managed to hold on until the end and pull off the massive upset. To this day it's still whispered that some strings may have been pulled behind the scenes in order to achieve the desired result but needless to say Norway won giving hope to every underdog who's ever entered the tournament.

3. 1st Women's Final - 2007 also marked the first year that the women had their own separate side of the tournament. Until then their only option was to play on a men's team and very few did that. In an exciting final Chile triumphed over England but more importantly it showed that the women's side was there to stay. This very first expansion later help pave the way to adding all the youth divisions we have today.

4. Sudan Wins, Dancing Ensues - In 2012 a team no one had ever heard of joined the WCP Cup. They played opening night versus defending champions ROI and after taking them to the brink quickly became fan favourites (a sentiment which has since evaporated). Needless to say Sudan's play improved as the tournament continued and they went on to a very close final. More memorable than the final itself was the celebrations that ensued. I have seen teams who have won the actual world cup celebrate less and no one will ever match the dance moves put on by several of the fans.

5. Sudan - Poland Brawl - Maybe not the brightest moment in WCP Cup history but definitely the most memorable. A game that just threatened to boil over eventually did when a rash challenge sent both teams on to the pitch and havoc ensued... Upon regaining control the match was restarted and we all know what happened from there.... The game eventually was called to an end fans stared on shocked at what they had just seen.

15 comments:

Anonymous said...

Collins, I like your post, but you shouldn't be taking away from Norway's big win against ROI. You say "some strings may have been pulled". What exactly are you referring to? Are you saying people allowed Norway to win. I watched that game and they beat you guys fair and square. Why do you have to always twist stuff dude? Not cool.

Anonymous said...

Dufus Husdal still talks about the big win. What a tool.

Anonymous said...

Collins, you must know that you're not well liked. You're weak sauce bud. Time to call it quits. Your glory days are done. You might want to have a seat on the bench for this years WCP. The only thing you are good at bud, is acting. You must have taken some pretty good acting classes, since you dive so much on the pitch.

Anonymous said...

yo mon, why you pistin dis rash on here, I need some more infu on what dis tournament is all abot mon, no need to tell me history my mon, lets get dis partay started mon

Anonymous said...

boring ... next post

Anonymous said...

Great 8 needs to chill out. Reis you are one of the few guys in the tournament that weigh in over 200 lbs. You need to lose some weight bud. You have some of the worst decision making I've ever seen on a soccer pitch. It's sad you are even playing. Give it up. You and Collins both need to give it up. Pack it in brotha.

Anonymous said...

Who is GoW? The candidates are as follows:

1. David Brown
2. Mike Collins
3. Jordan Lupastin
4. Flavio Bravo
5. Paco Brown
6. Nathan Reis
7. Kirk Evans
8. Riley Meloche
9. Brayden Husdal
10.Lee Mooney

I think someone out there knows who this GoW character is. I'm going to guess it's one of the above guys. They are on this blog every year posting random stuff. They all try and promote it. They also talk about the blog on a daily basis while the wcp cup is going on.

Anonymous said...

Anon: 19:12 what would you do if this GREAT 8 DUD wins the golden boot?

Anonymous said...

Ok GoW I am tired of waiting for you! So I'll challenge you once more. The Norwegian god known as Thor is better known as Sean Riggs.
Your turn bud.

Sean Thor Riggs

Anonymous said...

Does anyone care about this stupid list of best moments in wcp cup history? I think not. Get it together Collins. Post something better.

Anonymous said...

Riggs, wow. I totally forgot about that loser. Who cares about him.

Anonymous said...

I at least will stand up to GoW!
Come at me GoW. You know who I am. Why you so quiet?

Riggs

Anonymous said...

Ranking My Top Candidates for GoW:
1. Jordan Lupastin
2. Flavio Bravo
3. Sean Riggs
4. Mike Collins
5. Kirk Evans
6. Math Leung
7. Braden Husdal
8. Gordon Peever
9. Scott Myrah
10. Craig Hodel


Peter

Anonymous said...

My name is Mike Collins, I think I know it all. Guy, you are a d-bag. Why do you talk so much shit? The majority of this smack talk is coming from you. Popularity is something you want. Good luck.

Anonymous said...

Thank you for nomination for GoW guys.

But vro please, take it easy vro.

Flavio "Nominee for GoW"