In another brilliant effort, the Karnetvorian National Football Team beat the Imperial Union 3-0, winning their group and qualifying for the next round of the World Cup.

Although both teams had already ensured their qualification to the tournament’s second group stage, this match could be decisive, as it would decide who won the group. The match proceeded comfortably for the Karnetvorians (who had already beaten the IU earlier in the tournament) , as they scored two goals in the first half; the first by Dassayev, his third goal of the tournament, and the second by Kuzmanović, after an error in the Imperial defense. The second half saw fewer chances and a close call when a dangerous shot by the IU’s No. 10 was saved by the Karnetvorian goalkeeper, Valentin Ivarov. However, by the 80th minute, Roman Pavlukov managed to elude the defense and score from outside the penalty box, putting it 3-0.

In Karnetvor, the victory sparked celebrations in the streets, with President Kerenskiy congratulating the team on social media. Other personalities then stepped in, including famed comedian Simon Milošević, Minister of Defense Benson van Heyden, and SPTO Council Secretary Zelda Harkinyan.

This victory closes a remarkable first round for the Karnetvorians, which included a 5-0 win against Ryccia, the widest in the tournament so far, and the best goal difference among all the teams (+10), with an overall record of three wins and one draw. In the next round the team will face Group IV winners Irykia, and the hosts, Sedunn.