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| Largest win = Birgeshir [[File:Birgeshir flag old.png|25px|border|Birgeshir]] 5–0 [[File:Qavaqaqqaqqaniitqeqertaq flag.png|25px|border|Qavaqaqqaqqaniitqeqertaq]] [[Qavaqaqqaqqaniitqeqertaq national football team|QQQ]] | | Largest win = Birgeshir [[File:Birgeshir flag old.png|25px|border|Birgeshir]] 5–0 [[File:Qavaqaqqaqqaniitqeqertaq flag.png|25px|border|Qavaqaqqaqqaniitqeqertaq]] [[Qavaqaqqaqqaniitqeqertaq national football team|QQQ]] | ||
| Largest loss = Birgeshir [[File:Birgeshir flag old.png|25px|border|Birgeshir]] 1–3 [[File:Natopia flag old.png|25px|border|Natopia]] [[Natopia national football team|Natopia]] | | Largest loss = Birgeshir [[File:Birgeshir flag old.png|25px|border|Birgeshir]] 1–3 [[File:Natopia flag old.png|25px|border|Natopia]] [[Natopia national football team|Natopia]] | ||
| World cup apps = | | World cup apps = 2 | ||
| World cup first = 2014 | | World cup first = 2014 | ||
| World cup best = Quarter-finals | | World cup best = Quarter-finals | ||
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In the [[2014 FMF World Cup qualification|2014 qualifiers]], the team finished second in their four-team group to advance to the play-off, where they beat [[Greater Sangun national football team|Greater Sangun]] 5–2 on aggregate to reach the [[2014 FMF World Cup]]. The team also reached the [[2014 CiboTap Championships]], where they lost their semi-final to [[Alexandria national football team|Alexandria]] and finished third by virtue of their qualifying group record. In their début World Cup, the team advanced from their group in second place by virtue of their 2–1 win over [[Taeland national football team|Taeland]] before losing 1–0 to [[Craitland national football team|Craitland]] in the quarter-finals. | In the [[2014 FMF World Cup qualification|2014 qualifiers]], the team finished second in their four-team group to advance to the play-off, where they beat [[Greater Sangun national football team|Greater Sangun]] 5–2 on aggregate to reach the [[2014 FMF World Cup]]. The team also reached the [[2014 CiboTap Championships]], where they lost their semi-final to [[Alexandria national football team|Alexandria]] and finished third by virtue of their qualifying group record. In their début World Cup, the team advanced from their group in second place by virtue of their 2–1 win over [[Taeland national football team|Taeland]] before losing 1–0 to [[Craitland national football team|Craitland]] in the quarter-finals. | ||
The following year, the team were even more successful as they topped their five-team [[2015 FMF World Cup qualification|qualifying group]] with 24 points; winning all eight of their matches and conceding just one goal on their way to a [[2015 FMF World Cup|second World Cup finals]]. | The following year, the team were even more successful as they topped their five-team [[2015 FMF World Cup qualification|qualifying group]] with 24 points; winning all eight of their matches and conceding just one goal on their way to a [[2015 FMF World Cup|second World Cup finals]]. Despite their strong qualifying campaign, the team were less successful in the World Cup, where they finished bottom of their group with four points, behind [[Gotzborg national football team|Gotzborg]] on goals scored, and did not advance. | ||
==Chronological competitive participation== | ==Chronological competitive participation== | ||
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*[[2014 FMF World Cup]] | *[[2014 FMF World Cup]] | ||
*[[2015 FMF World Cup qualification]] | *[[2015 FMF World Cup qualification]] | ||
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Revision as of 16:07, 2 September 2015
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| Nickname(s) | The Tsalojs |
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| Association | VFAB |
| FMF member | 2012– |
| Confederation | CTFA |
| FMF code | BRG |
| First FMF intermicronational | |
Birgeshir  3–3  New Vaduz | |
| Biggest win | |
Birgeshir 5–0  QQQ | |
| Biggest defeat | |
Birgeshir 1–3  Natopia | |
| FMF World Cup | |
| Appearances | 2 (first in 2014) |
| Best result | Quarter-finals |
| CiboTap Championships | |
| Appearances | 1 (first in 2014) |
| Best result | Third place |
The Birgeshir national football team (Birgesh: Birgeşir Nalrujal Futbol Tækıp) is the football team which represents the micronation of Birgeshir. It is a member of the CTFA, and is run by the VFAB.
History
The team was founded in mid-2012 after Birgeshir's Micrasian claim was successful. Birgeshir competed in the following year's World Cup qualifying, where they finished third in their five-team group with ten points.
In the 2014 qualifiers, the team finished second in their four-team group to advance to the play-off, where they beat Greater Sangun 5–2 on aggregate to reach the 2014 FMF World Cup. The team also reached the 2014 CiboTap Championships, where they lost their semi-final to Alexandria and finished third by virtue of their qualifying group record. In their début World Cup, the team advanced from their group in second place by virtue of their 2–1 win over Taeland before losing 1–0 to Craitland in the quarter-finals.
The following year, the team were even more successful as they topped their five-team qualifying group with 24 points; winning all eight of their matches and conceding just one goal on their way to a second World Cup finals. Despite their strong qualifying campaign, the team were less successful in the World Cup, where they finished bottom of their group with four points, behind Gotzborg on goals scored, and did not advance.
Chronological competitive participation
- 2013 FMF World Cup qualification
- 2014 FMF World Cup qualification
- 2014 CiboTap Championships
- 2014 FMF World Cup
- 2015 FMF World Cup qualification
- 2015 FMF World Cup
FMF World Cup record
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CiboTap Championships record
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Players
(4-2-1-3)
Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FMF eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FMF nationality.
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Honours
- CiboTap Championships: 0
- 2014 – Third place
Flag
Birgeshir has used the following flags during its FMF affiliation:
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