Some of the best FIFA gamers from Europe will take part in SEC too, including the title defender, Oleg "Walkman" Khmara from Ukraine.

"This is the first great event of the year for the esport FIFA scene," he said. "I'm glad that I will represent my country and I hoping at least for a silver medal, but I will try to win it again. Good luck everyone and see you there!!"

Some countries as: Spain, England, Turkey, Poland, Belgium or Italy are not represented at this virtual soccer tournament.

SEC 2008 FIFA participants

# Mario - Austria
# Slavkov - Bulgaria
# IstvaN - Denmark
# Sapp - Estonia
# Matt91 - France
# ToTTi - Georgia
# Hero - Germany
# Adonis - Greece
# Redwing - Hungary
# ANDRUXA - Latvia
# VnX - Netherlands
# DraganMihai - Romania
# Alexxx - Russia
# Mirodeniro - Switzerland
# Walkman - Ukraine

Rules

Double Elimination Tournament: Best 2 out of 3.
Game Mode: All Teams (Int. / Clubs) (custom Teams are not allowed)
Win/Loss Determination: Win/Loss Determination Rules

» 1st stage: Win/Loss results of the game

» 2nd stage: Should the normal plaing time end in a draw, extra time shall be played consisting in two periods of 15 minutes each. (2x2)

» 3rd stage: If the score is still level after extra time, a penalty shootout shall take place to determine the winner.
Generally the first player in our tournament grid will host the first game. Second one the second game. Third game will be decided by coin toss.
If a player is found to be intentionally delaying the game time by passing the ball around, he may be given a warning or lose by default at the referee's discretion.
On all PCs key loggers will be installed. Every player has to agree to play with this running key logger.
The latest official EA patch is needed to play.
PadPatcher must be used.
If there is a dispute all involved players and team leaders are not allowed to hand out detailed information.