Hellhounds win the Robogames
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Hellhounds win the Robogames |
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In an exciting final Microsoft Hellhonds managed to conquer the gold medal of the Robogames 2005. Early in the first half we made it 1:0 and took the lead. Our robots had superior ball handling and therefore were able to keep the ball in the oponent half most of the time. This was leaving to the opponents very few possibilities to start an attack. As a result, the final score in the first half was 2:0 for Microsoft Hellhounds.
In the second half we continued with our aggressive gameplay and raised the pressure on our opponents. The american team had a chance to get the ball in front of our goal, but our goalkeeper was able to show its skills to the astonished spectators. After three further goals the final score was 5:0.
Therefore we were able to win the robogames without any of our opponents scoring even once!
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Austin Villa wins against SPQR |
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The match SPQR vs. Austin Villa was won by the team from Texas with a score of 4:0. Consequently, the team from Rome had to settle for the third place and therefore the winner of the Robogames will be determined in the game Microsoft Hellhounds vs. Austin Villa.
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Our first "real" game against SPQR. |
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The first game against SPQR from Rome was a clear home-run for our team. In the first half we scored quickly and increased our lead up to 3:0. Because our opponents did not succeed in getting the ball near our goal in the second half either, we achieved a final score of 5:0.
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Arrival in San Francisco |
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After solving several problems we were able to do a first test match on Saturday. Despite having to face difficult environmental conditions and a strong opponent, the Austin Villa robot scoccer team, our team showed promising performance tying the game at 2:2.
On Sunday there will be a total number of three matches. The first game will confront the Microsoft Hellhounds with the italian team SPQR. After that SPQR will face Austin Villa and at last we will have to play Austin Villa.
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Our first big challenge in 2005... |
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In 2005, the game rules have undergone important changes. The bigger field dimensions and the removed field borders are for sure the modifications with the biggest influence on gameplay. Just like in real soccer the ball can now leave the field.
So, we had to adapt the code to fit the new rules and also develop a few new tricks. We are not going to give futher details before the beginning of the games, but the visitors are allowed to look forward to exciting changes.
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