Antres FC-Vovilveante XCT Rivalry

Hardbloods of Hiblund

Locale	Hiblund
Teams	Antres FC Vovilveante XCT
First meeting	2 October 1982
Latest meeting	27 November 2021
Stadiums	Sxaivu uv Kerjahl Calmiune (ANF) Indascvor Sxaivu (VOX)
Statistics
Meetings total	78
Most wins	Vovilveante XCT (31)
All-time series	Antres FC: 21 Drawn: 26 Vovilveante XCT: 31
Largest victory	VOX 5-1 ANF

Vovilveante XCT

Current Logo (Uncolored)
Full name	Vovilveante Xaire Custift Truien
Founded	1980
Capacity	42,000
Owner	Drev Hasken
Coach	Drev Hasken
League	Shodiax League
21/22 Season	2nd

Antres FC

Current Logo (Uncolored)
Full name	Antres Futvel Ciev
Founded	1946
Capacity	40,000
Owner	Ben Liscia
Coach	Ben Liscia
League	Shodiax League
21/22 Season	8th

Despite having the teams (Antres FC) and Vovilveante XCT) introduced into the Shodiax League 27 years apart, and each team's existence 92 years apart, the rivalry easily beats out any other rivalry in its popularity by a longshot. To have a long history put short, the two teams have peaked and dissolved talentwise at very similar points in history. Since 1982 (2 seasons after Vovilveante XCT was first introduced as a club), these two clubs have never been relegated to the Vaitrel Iede. Another big factor is that the two current owners and (at the same time) head coaches started their careers with their current team and never left since their introductions in 1989, also mentioning the fact that the two were good friends from middle school 'till college.
From this point forward ANF refers to Antres FC and VOX refers to Vovilveante XCT.

Performance

The first thing that comes to mind when mentioning similarities between the clubs is their accurately similar performance levels since Vovilveante's entrance into the Shodiax League. To have it put short:

80-81 ANF lower part of Piruen, VOX was about to promote to the Piruen, as their talent was increasing at a rapid rate. They were then promoted at the end of the '81 season. 82-86 Both teams quickly gain talent and in '86 ANF was 3rd and VOX was 4th. 87-92 Every one of these years both teams were in the top 5, including VOX winning 87 and 92 with ANF winning 88, 89, and 90. 93-97 VOX continues as a top 3 team including a win in 95, meanwhile ANF takes a small step back, usually placing 5-9th. 98-99 VOX matches ANF's stepback in the standings, both teams going as low as 12th in the standings each. 00-02 Both clubs rapidly gain talent, going trom higher bottom half to mid top half. 03-04 Both teams grab multiple talents from free agency, giving ANF a win in 04.05-09 Both clubs maintain their reputation as good teams, ANF winning in 07 and VOX in 05 and 08. 10-12 Both teams take a small step-back, placing 4th-7th both years, VOX having an exception at 2nd in 11. 13-14 VOX makes huge improvements thanks to free agency, and is given the title of a dynasty, winning 2 straight. Although ANF stays in that mid top half position. 15-20 VOX stays a majorly talented and practically unbeatable club, while ANF also makes deals to put them as a well-made match for VOX, despite only winning '17 and having VOX win all the others in this period. Current Both teams have stepped back, ANF drastically more than VOX, ANF projected to go mid-pack this season and VOX thought of to take 2nd in the standings.

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The factors that made this rivalry one of the most interesting in Anteria.

2010s

As expected, the way this rivalry existed was the relationship between owners, however the reason it really picked up was due to both teams' success during the 2010's. During this time, Adriun Harrison, starting his career, twice a year faced Haivord Lavvund, at the peak of his career. These talents were accompanied by other more minor talents, VOX including Vaizek Czaxv, the best goalkeeper and arguably the best football player all-time in Anteria. ANF was given Kermotta Stantlei, who was a perfect match for Lavvund, and controversy still exists today about just which was better. Later in the 2010s, VOX gained Jaiien Jaitleii, who officialized the upper edge. Despite VOX's dominance in this era, the rivalry itself was tighter than ever, since both teams were fighting for not only bragging rights, but the title, time and time again.

Harrison v. Lavvund

This is really just a branch off of what was mentioned above. These games in the 2010s often deciphered in fans' eyes who was the best forward of all time. Of course, it was hard to tell because these players never played each other at both of their peaks. These two players alone could have a decent amount of Anteria tuning in, instead we have been grateful with other great players on both sides making the matchup even more exciting. Harrison is one of the most intense forwards to play the game, and that's what most people think to make the difference. When on offense, he'll do anything to play his part for the team, almost never letting the ball go to the other team when in his responsibility. Even though his leadership is lacking, he sets a superb example of how to play in a game for his teammates. Harrison holds the record in Shodiax Piruen Iede for most goals in a season- 42. On the opposition, Lavvund was a team player. Although Stantlei had better position stand-out statistics, this was mainly because of Lavvund's inability to capitalize on scoring opportunities. However, when attacking, Lavvund's passes and dribbling skills were put to perfection, never losing stride. Lavvund also took a strong hold in the leadership role. Between the two, because of Lavvund's lack in shooting leads most to believe Harrison is/was the better player.

Lavvund Trade

At the beginning of the 20/21 season, Haivord Lavvund knew that he was nearing the end of his career. Noting that he has only won one title in his famous career, he proposed a trade to Antres' rival so that he could have another title to his name. A very disappointed Antres agreed, and Vovilveante bought off Lavvund for the season. VOX went on to expectedly win that season. After a couple games in the preceeding season (21/22), Lavvund felt a bit homesick from ANF, and was granted his request to move back. ANF was elated, noting that Stantlei had retired in the offseason.

Stulnts Brothers

Back in the late 1980s, Loustic and Alic Stulnts were introduced into the league precisely one year apart, the foremost and oldest going to ANF, the latter and youngest going to VOX. Both players proved vital for their teams' success, Loustic slightly more than Alic, due to ANF's lack of other talent. Obviously Loustic peaked first, leading ANF to a title in 87 and with the help of Turstihb in 92. Alic had more of a longevity for his peak, leading VOX to 3 straight titles in 88,89, and 90. This sibling rivalry contributes to the hateful rivalry of VOX and ANF.

Geographical Influence

Even geography plays an influence on this rivalry. These two cities, Vovilveante and Antres are 1st and 3rd on population in Hiblund, with much of their features similar of each other, although Vovilveante's population is eight-fold one's of Antres. Although they aren't that close to each other, their statistics regarding environment, layout, and HDI are almost identical. They even have the same river running through them.

Controversies

November 25, 2005¹

On paper before the match, the match on November 25, 2005 might seem like just a normal match between the two, however this game would just end up making a spiral of events leading to a greater hate for each other. At the 87th minute, the game was tied 3-3, and a corner kick set in by ANF forward Lellic was kicked perfectly towards his teammate Kneiler, and just as Kneiler was about to go in to head the ball in the net, he unexpectantly tripped and the goal opportunity failed as VOX defender Zechardo cleared the ball away from the penalty area. The twist is there are varying answers as to who or what tripped up Kneiler- the turf or Zechardo. Now this inevitably was up to the referees, who after some discussion unanomously agreed that it was the turf, and no foul was awarded. When looking to the gametape to see what was the correct call, Zechardo had slightly shoved Kneiler before the ball had reached them, but it was at the exact wrong time so that it was completely unclear if that was the cause of the stumble. At the time, no one cared much, since the clubs were 3rd and 5th in the standings. However, later in the year ANF went on a hot streak and had a chance of winning the title, but were 1 point short. Most ANF fans blame this controversial call on their loss of getting the title, because if the yellow card was called, they possibly could have won the game.

September 13, 2008²

It was the 79th minute, ANF unexpectedly but clearly leading 3-0, simply eating up an already tired VOX from their previous match. Then ANF forward Ciu showed off hard and completely disregarded VOX midfielder Delume by juking him and running past with a pass to teammate Lavvund, who promptly missed his shot. Ciu then went up and adressed Delume with threats that go along with trying to defend him again. A tired and fed up Delume responded with a fury of insults himself, along with a few blows of his fist, quickly stopped by a nearby official. Delume was waved off the pitch with a red card, and Ciu with no repercussion. With this in mind, VOX scored a goal in this game, and ended up winning the next match 4-1.

Intentional Injury

August 14, 2010³

There is only one intentional injury in the entire rivalry, and that one was crucial. VOX defender Zechardo was getting extremely annoyed by defending ANF's Stantlei. Stantlei had been tiring out Zechado with ease throughout the entire game, and when Zechardo called for backing up in the defense, no one listened. He then took it upon himself to stop Stantlei one and for all in the game at the 60th minute. He purposely tripped up Stantlei hard and tore his ACL. Zechardo was surprisingly only warned with a yellow card, since he made it look unintentional, however, Stantlei would not return for the next 20 games, only being the 3rd matchday. This took a huge chunk of Antres' momentum, which broke them to finish the season 11th, after last year finishing 3rd.

Jan 31, 2015⁴

When a younger fan thinks about this historic rivalry, the first thing that comes to mind is the second game of the 18/19 season. Coming into the match, the teams were 1,2 in the standings. Both teams had the record 23-6-3 before the game of the 33rd matchday. As for differential, VOX was ahead of ANF by a full 12 goals. The odds are that whoever winds up winning would end up with the title. Earlier in the season, the game had ended in a draw 1-1. Now the stakes are higher. The game started off intense, with the ending of the first half portraying a dead even score of 0-0. Harrison and Jaitleii (for VOX) had some great chances, however Unstel (keeper for ANF) batted them away. Abilia (ANF) also took a shot in the first half. However, in the preceding half VOX got off to a hot start, with Lombard striking in the first goal of the game, no assist associated. After that Lavvund (ANF) had two real chances and a chance from Jaitleii (VOX). Then, at the 81st minute, VOX put the game away with a goal from Harrison, assisted by Allaine. The match resulted 2-0, VOX proving victorious over the game, later the season, and ultimately the decade. After the game, a drastic contrast of emotions arose from the crowd, those being of expectation. It was at this moment that declared VOX dominant over the 2010s.

Match History

Year	Winner (if any)	Score
1982	VOX	2-1
1982	Draw	0-0
1983	Draw	1-1
1983	ANF	3-1
1984	ANF	2-1
1984	VOX	4-2
1985	ANF	1-0
1985	Draw	2-2
1986	Draw	1-1
1986	ANF	4-2
1987	VOX	1-0
1987	VOX	2-1
1988	Draw	1-1
1988	Draw	3-3
1989	ANF	2-0
1989	VOX	3-2
1990	Draw	1-1
1990	ANF	1-0
1991	ANF	3-1
1991	Draw	0-0
1992	VOX	2-0
1992	ANF	4-3
1993	VOX	2-0
1993	VOX	2-1
1994	Draw	0-0
1994	VOX	3-1
1995	Draw	2-2
1995	VOX	1-0
1996	VOX	3-0
1996	ANF	2-1
1997	Draw	1-1
1997	VOX	5-1
1998	Draw	0-0
1998	VOX	2-1
1999	ANF	5-3
1999	ANF	2-1
2000	ANF	2-0
2000	Draw	1-1
2001	Draw	1-1
2001	VOX	1-0
2002	Draw	0-0
2002	VOX	2-1
2003	ANF	4-2
2003	Draw	1-1
2004	Draw	0-0
2004	Draw	2-2
2005	ANF	1-0
20051	Draw	3-3
2006	VOX	3-1
2006	VOX	2-1
2007	Draw	1-1
2007	ANF	2-0
20082	ANF	3-1
2008	VOX	4-1
2009	ANF	2-0
2009	VOX	3-1
20103	ANF	1-0
2010	Draw	1-1
2011	VOX	3-0
2011	ANF	3-2
2012†	VOX	2-0
2012†	VOX	3-0
2013	Draw	0-0
2013	VOX	2-1
2014	Draw	1-1
2014	VOX	3-0
2015	VOX	1-0
2015	Draw	2-2
2016	VOX	3-0
2016	ANF	2-1
2017	VOX	3-0
2017	Draw	0-0
2018	Draw	1-1
20184	VOX	2-0
2019	VOX	3-1
2019	ANF	2-1
2020	Draw	1-1
2020	VOX	2-0
2021	Draw	2-2
2021	VOX	2-0
2022	TBD	TBD

Overall Record

Team	Wins	Goals For
Antres FC	21	87
Vovilveante XCT	31	113

†This remains the only year one team has completely shut out the other team.