Australian Premier League
Encyclopedia
The Australian Premier League (APL) was the largest online football gaming competition, for Australian users of Konami
's Pro Evolution Soccer
series.
players in Australia participate in this competition. Members play as predetermined teams that are based on real life football clubs. The competition is similar to actual football leagues, as members are split into divisions that compete over the length of a prearranged season. During December 2006, the website started using the PC and PlayStation 2 video game Pro Evolution Soccer 6
. The competition in the past has used previous titles from the series, most recently Pro Evolution Soccer 5
.
and La Liga
.
A season will end at a predetermined date, and will conclude when all matches are completed in each division. If a player has not completed the required number of matches, they may be penalised by not being able to participate in the following league. The final league standings are published on the APL website at the conclusion of each league. They are determined by the sum of points awarded to members during the season. In the event that multiple members receive an equal number of points, goal difference
will be used to calculate the final standings.
in Germany
2006. The 32 nations competing in the real World Cup were also to be used in the APL tournament, however because all positions could not be filled by members, the total number of teams was reduced to 24. The exact same system used for the real World Cup was used, consisting of a group stage and knockout stages. Due to the reduction of nations to be participating in the competition, each group (A-H) consisted of 3 teams instead of the usual 4. Weaker teams were omitted to create a more fair competition.
The competition did not have a set deadline for completion, but lasted longer than expected due to player inactivity, resulting in many forfeits.
All results and final tables can be found on the APL Forums. http://www.auspes.com/forums/viewforum.php?f=17
. This version however showcases the best talents of the APL and pits them against each other.
A total of 8 players compete in this competition, decided on the APL Rankings, whereby the top 8 players with the most points obtains a place in the tournament. However, the APL Champions League has not yet taken place, but is destined to make its debut in the near future.
In the past, the APL has used various other systems of team selection. Originally, members could select any team they wanted. However this led to the majority of members choosing the same few teams, and resulted in a lack of variety in opponents. Another system randomly allocated teams to players. However many members complained that they were either continually given weaker teams or not given the opportunity to play as their favourite teams.
The current system of team selection incorporates both random and human elements into the process. Since its introduction during the May 2006 league, the APL Forums have seen a reduction in complaints about team selection. Although it has its opponents, the majority of members seem content with the current system of team selection. http://www.auspes.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=115&start=30
For the October '06 League, members were treated to being able to use the team of their choice, as it was set to be the last season which would use Pro Evolution Soccer 5 for competition. The next game in the series Pro Evolution Soccer 6
made its introduction during the December '06 League, and for the first time, the website allowed PlayStation 2 players of the game to register due to the compatibility between PC and PlayStation 2 gamers online in the new version.
Pro Evolution Soccer 5
Pro Evolution Soccer 6
Konami
Konami
is a Japanese leading developer and publisher of numerous popular and strong-selling toys, trading cards, anime, tokusatsu, slot machines, arcade cabinets and video games...
's Pro Evolution Soccer
Pro Evolution Soccer
Pro Evolution Soccer is a series of football video game developed and published by Konami...
series.
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Created | 18 December 2005 |
| Website | http://www.auspes.com |
| Forums | http://www.auspes.com/forums |
| Administrators | Frashed frashed@tpg.com.au Christakis chrisk@tpg.com.au Christos_17 christos@auspes.com |
| League Information | |
| Division 1 Holder | Bjoe |
| Division 2 Holder | Bkbooth |
The Competition
The competition involves members registered on the website competing against each other over the internet. Some of the most talented Pro Evolution SoccerPro Evolution Soccer
Pro Evolution Soccer is a series of football video game developed and published by Konami...
players in Australia participate in this competition. Members play as predetermined teams that are based on real life football clubs. The competition is similar to actual football leagues, as members are split into divisions that compete over the length of a prearranged season. During December 2006, the website started using the PC and PlayStation 2 video game Pro Evolution Soccer 6
Pro Evolution Soccer 6
Pro Evolution Soccer 6 is one of Konami's highly successful Pro Evolution Soccer franchise...
. The competition in the past has used previous titles from the series, most recently Pro Evolution Soccer 5
Pro Evolution Soccer 5
Pro Evolution Soccer 5 is an football video game developed and produced by Konami as part of the Pro Evolution Soccer series...
.
Divisions
The competition is divided into two tiers, based on performance over previous seasons. Division 1, the top tier, consists of members who have performed successfully in past seasons. Division 2 consists of the second tier players. However, when a new player registers an account on the website, they are only eligible to begin playing in Division 2, therefore it usually also consists of those who are new to the APL. At the completion of a season, the three lowest placed members in Division 1 are relegated to Division 2 for the next season. Conversely, the three highest placed members from Division 2 will be promoted to Division 1. The player that finishes top of Division 1 is awarded the Australian Premier League title. This practice is similar to the promotion and relegation systems used by football leagues around the world such as the FA Premier LeagueFA Premier League
The Premier League is an English professional league for association football clubs. At the top of the English football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. Contested by 20 clubs, it operates on a system of promotion and relegation with The Football League. The Premier...
and La Liga
La Liga
The Primera División of the Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional , commonly known as La Liga or, for sponsorship reasons, Liga BBVA since 2008, is the top professional association football division of the Spanish football league system...
.
Seasons
A regular APL season occurs every month of the year (therefore 12 leagues per year). During a season members will play each other member of their division twice. To make it fair to all players, one player hosts the first match and their opponent hosts the second match. The results of these games are then issued by the host of the match on the APL website through the member's user panel. Once a result is issued, points are automatically awarded to members based on the outcome of the game. The points system used is the standard system used by real life football leagues:- 3 points for a win
- 1 point for a draw
- 0 points for a loss
A season will end at a predetermined date, and will conclude when all matches are completed in each division. If a player has not completed the required number of matches, they may be penalised by not being able to participate in the following league. The final league standings are published on the APL website at the conclusion of each league. They are determined by the sum of points awarded to members during the season. In the event that multiple members receive an equal number of points, goal difference
Goal difference
In sports such as ice hockey and association football, goal difference is often the first tiebreaker used to rank teams which finish a league competition with an equal number of points....
will be used to calculate the final standings.
League Winners
Here is a list of previous winners from both Division 1 and Division 2, who have been recorded:Division 1
- January '06 Winner - N/A
- February '06 Winner - MelbFC
- March '06 Winner - N/A
- April '06 Winner - Hazarino
- May '06 Winner - Hazarino
- June '06 Winner - Christakis
- July '06 Winner - Xprshn
- August '06 Winner - Let.It.Be
- September'06 Winner - Boxersslayer
- October '06 Winner - Commodore
- November '06 Winner - N/A
- December '06 Winner - Let.It.Be
- January '07 Winner - N/A
- February '07 Winner - N/A
- March '07 Winner - N/A
- April '07 Winner - Bjoe
Division 2
- January '06 Winner - N/A
- February '06 Winner - S.t.a.l.k.e.r.69
- March '06 Winner - N/A
- April '06 Winner - Buzzkut
- May '06 Winner - Christos_17
- June '06 Winner - Yelin
- July '06 Winner - Foosball
- August '06 Winner - Boxersslayer
- September '06 Winner - Victorious
- October '06 Winner - Nazarenko
- November '06 Winner - N/A (league not run during this month)
- December '06 Winner - Bjoe
- January '07 Winner - N/A
- February '07 Winner - N/A
- March '07 Winner - N/A
- April '07 Winner - Bkbooth
The APL World Cup 2006
This was a tournament (commenced on the 23rd June 2006 and concluded on the 6th August 2006), which was held concurrently with the actual World CupFIFA World Cup
The FIFA World Cup, often simply the World Cup, is an international association football competition contested by the senior men's national teams of the members of Fédération Internationale de Football Association , the sport's global governing body...
in Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
2006. The 32 nations competing in the real World Cup were also to be used in the APL tournament, however because all positions could not be filled by members, the total number of teams was reduced to 24. The exact same system used for the real World Cup was used, consisting of a group stage and knockout stages. Due to the reduction of nations to be participating in the competition, each group (A-H) consisted of 3 teams instead of the usual 4. Weaker teams were omitted to create a more fair competition.
The competition did not have a set deadline for completion, but lasted longer than expected due to player inactivity, resulting in many forfeits.
All results and final tables can be found on the APL Forums. http://www.auspes.com/forums/viewforum.php?f=17
The APL Champions League
There is also a tournament run every 4 months, named the 'Champions League' due to the similarity with the UEFA Champions LeagueUEFA Champions League
The UEFA Champions League, known simply the Champions League and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual international club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It...
. This version however showcases the best talents of the APL and pits them against each other.
A total of 8 players compete in this competition, decided on the APL Rankings, whereby the top 8 players with the most points obtains a place in the tournament. However, the APL Champions League has not yet taken place, but is destined to make its debut in the near future.
Teams
The APL features 20 of the top club sides from across Europe. The use of teams is limited to those available in the Pro Evolution Soccer series. The current pool of teams that members can play as includes:- AC Milan
- AjaxAjax AmsterdamAmsterdamsche Football Club Ajax , also referred to as AFC Ajax, Ajax Amsterdam or simply Ajax , is a professional football club from Amsterdam, Netherlands...
- Arsenal F.C.Arsenal F.C.Arsenal Football Club is a professional English Premier League football club based in North London. One of the most successful clubs in English football, it has won 13 First Division and Premier League titles and 10 FA Cups...
- A.S. RomaA.S. RomaAssociazione Sportiva Roma, commonly referred to as simply Roma, is a professional Italian football club based in Rome. Founded by a merger in 1927, Roma have participated in the top-tier of Italian football for all of their existence but one season in the early 50s...
- Atlético Madrid
- BarcelonaFC BarcelonaFutbol Club Barcelona , also known as Barcelona and familiarly as Barça, is a professional football club, based in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain....
- Bayern Munich
- Chelsea F.C.Chelsea F.C.Chelsea Football Club are an English football club based in West London. Founded in 1905, they play in the Premier League and have spent most of their history in the top tier of English football. Chelsea have been English champions four times, FA Cup winners six times and League Cup winners four...
- Deportivo de La CoruñaDeportivo de La CoruñaReal Club Deportivo de La Coruña is a professional football club based in the city of A Coruña, Galicia; founded in 1906 and currently playing in Segunda División...
- FiorentinaACF FiorentinaACF Fiorentina, commonly referred to as simply Fiorentina, is a professional Italian football club from Florence, Tuscany. Founded by a merger in 1926, Fiorentina have played at the top level of Italian football for the majority of their existence; only four clubs have played in more Serie A...
- Internazionale
- Juventus
- Liverpool F.C.Liverpool F.C.Liverpool Football Club is an English Premier League football club based in Liverpool, Merseyside. Liverpool has won eighteen League titles, second most in English football, seven FA Cups and a record seven League Cups...
- Manchester UnitedManchester United F.C.Manchester United Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Old Trafford, Greater Manchester, that plays in the Premier League. Founded as Newton Heath LYR Football Club in 1878, the club changed its name to Manchester United in 1902 and moved to Old Trafford in 1910.The 1958...
- Newcastle UnitedNewcastle United F.C.Newcastle United Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear. The club was founded in 1892 by the merger of Newcastle East End and Newcastle West End, and has played at its current home ground, St James' Park, since the merger...
- Olympique LyonnaisOlympique LyonnaisOlympique Lyonnais is a French association football club based in Lyon. They play in France's highest football division, Ligue 1. The club was formed as Lyon Olympique Universitaire in 1899, according to many supporters and sport historians, but was nationally established as a club in 1950. The...
- PSV Eindhoven
- Real MadridReal MadridReal Madrid Club de Fútbol , commonly known as Real Madrid, is a professional football club based in Madrid, Spain. The club have won a record 31 La Liga titles, the Primera División of the Liga de Fútbol Profesional , 18 Copas del Rey, 8 Spanish Super Cups, 1 Copa Eva Duarte and 1 Copa de la...
- ValenciaValencia CFValencia Club de Fútbol is a Spanish football club based in Valencia, Spain. They play in La Liga and are one of the most successful and biggest clubs in Spanish Football and European Football. Valencia have won six La Liga titles, seven Copa del Rey trophies, two Fairs Cups which was the...
- VillarrealVillarreal CFVillarreal Club de Fútbol, S.A.D. , usually abbreviated to Villarreal CF or just Villarreal, is a Spanish Primera División football club based in Vila-real, a city in the province of Castellón within the Valencian Community...
Team Selection
Members will select a club before a new season commences, and will play as that club for the duration of the season. Upon registering for a new season, each member will be presented with three randomly drawn clubs from the list above. The member must then choose one of those three clubs to adopt for the season.In the past, the APL has used various other systems of team selection. Originally, members could select any team they wanted. However this led to the majority of members choosing the same few teams, and resulted in a lack of variety in opponents. Another system randomly allocated teams to players. However many members complained that they were either continually given weaker teams or not given the opportunity to play as their favourite teams.
The current system of team selection incorporates both random and human elements into the process. Since its introduction during the May 2006 league, the APL Forums have seen a reduction in complaints about team selection. Although it has its opponents, the majority of members seem content with the current system of team selection. http://www.auspes.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=115&start=30
For the October '06 League, members were treated to being able to use the team of their choice, as it was set to be the last season which would use Pro Evolution Soccer 5 for competition. The next game in the series Pro Evolution Soccer 6
Pro Evolution Soccer 6
Pro Evolution Soccer 6 is one of Konami's highly successful Pro Evolution Soccer franchise...
made its introduction during the December '06 League, and for the first time, the website allowed PlayStation 2 players of the game to register due to the compatibility between PC and PlayStation 2 gamers online in the new version.
See also
Pro Evolution SoccerPro Evolution Soccer
Pro Evolution Soccer is a series of football video game developed and published by Konami...
Pro Evolution Soccer 5
Pro Evolution Soccer 5
Pro Evolution Soccer 5 is an football video game developed and produced by Konami as part of the Pro Evolution Soccer series...
Pro Evolution Soccer 6
Pro Evolution Soccer 6
Pro Evolution Soccer 6 is one of Konami's highly successful Pro Evolution Soccer franchise...
Konami
Konami
is a Japanese leading developer and publisher of numerous popular and strong-selling toys, trading cards, anime, tokusatsu, slot machines, arcade cabinets and video games...