All Eyes On Moltara As Altador Cup Approaches (21 May 2010)
In the days just before the start of the Altador Cup, it seems that the big story everyone's talking about is the inclusion of a team from Neopia's newest land, Moltara, in this year's tournament. In the months since their land's discovery late last year, Moltarans have been tirelessly making preparations to field a team in this year's tournament. "It's certainly been a challenge, putting together a team that Moltarans can be proud of in such a short period of time," said team captain Aldric Beign.
As for Moltara's prospects on the playing field, there seems to be a guarded sense of optimism about the team's outlook. "They're a spirited bunch with lots of potential," one sideline observer noted during a recent practice. "It's plain, however, that they've lots to learn before anyone considers them a championship contender."
While even the team's most ardent supporters would concede that they're raw and untested, there are those who believe the tournament's month-long plus Double Round Robin phase should provide a steep enough learning curve. "Certainly, they're going to take their lumps," one Moltara supporter admitted, "but with all the natural ability this team has, you can't tell me they won't be right there battling to win it all at the end."