Bench World Cup 2014

[Pandaazuma 1,310]

Shimodahito and Chishafuwaku: I am refioji-ing your semi-final match. Please send me your line-ups two hours before the kick-off of the first semi-final at the latest.

[Jejima 1,498]

Here are the copied and pasted rules from the Bench Euro 2012 tournament for the semi-finals, with some changes. As there are two matches available for both the semi-finals and for the finals, these rules are to be used for the remainder of the competition.

Rules for the Semi-finals and Finals

We are now breaking the two matches into 'three' parts.

Namely the result of the first half, the result of the second half, and the result of extra time (if no extra-time, this counts as a 'normal' 0-0 draw - even if it features a © or ® team). Penalty kicks are not included.

NB: This is the results for that time period 'only' (not accumulative), so if we look at the 'real' results of the quarter finals, it would be as follows:-

France vs Germany

1st half: France 0-1 Germany (Germany win)

2nd half: France 0-0 Germany (Both teams draw)

(Did not happen) Extra Time: France 0-0 Germany (Both teams have a 'normal' draw)

Brazil vs Colombia

1st half: Brazil 1-0 Colombia (Brazil win)

2nd half: Brazil 1-1 Colombia (Both teams draw)

(Did not happen) Extra Time: Brazil 0-0 Colombia (Both teams have a 'normal' draw)

Argentina vs Belgium

1st half: Argentina 1-0 Belgium (Argentina win)
2nd half: Argentina 0-0 Belgium (Both teams draw)
(Did not happen) Extra Time: Argentina 0-0 Belgium (Both teams have a 'normal' draw)

Netherlands vs Costa Rica

1st half: Netherlands 0-0 Costa Rica (Both teams draw)

2nd half: Netherlands 0-0 Costa Rica (Both teams draw)

(Did happen) Extra Time: Netherlands 0-0 Costa Rica (Both teams draw, ® and © teams count.)

Players need to label which part of the match they are predicting. Remember that you predict for all parts of the match for the teams still on your roster. So if you have all four teams, you will have 12 slots in total. Label as follows:- (1st) = first half, (2nd) = second half, (ET) = Extra time.

Also remember to highlight your (E1) and (E2) teams (from the previous two rounds - if still in) - by putting it by the first mention of that team in your line-up.

Your © and ® teams - if you are lucky enough to still have them - have slightly different rules (new for this competition). You choose which part of the match (so 1st, 2nd or ET - remember if no extra time occurs, then any ® or © team in that slot is counted as a 'normal' draw. If extra time does occur, then ® and © teams in that slot get the 'special' powers.) to use your special ® or © powers. This power can only be used once - so choose carefully. For the other two time periods, they count as 'normal' teams. So remember to indicate (just the once) which slot you intend to use the special powers in.

Example line-up... Let's pretend that Brazil is my ® team... I think that the match is going to go to extra time, when Brazil will win. I also have Argentina (I know not possible to have both Argentina and Brazil as special teams - this is just for an example.) as my © team, and I think there is a good chance that Argentina will either be drawing or winning by the end of the first half.

I also have Germany still in my squad as my (E2) pick. I don't have Netherlands.

Here is my line-up

Jejima: 1. Brazil ® (ET), 2. Argentina (2nd), 3. Brazil (1st), 4. Argentina © (1st), 5. Germany (E2) (2nd), 6. Germany (1st), 7. Brazil (2nd), 8. Argentina (ET), 9. Germany (ET)

I am using my special ® power for the first slot with Brazil in ET, and my special © power with Argentina in the 4th slot for the 1st half.

Let's say that the results are as follows....

Brazil vs Germany

1st half: Brazil 1-0 Germany (Brazil win)

2nd half: Brazil 0-0 Germany (Draw)

(Did not happen) Extra Time: Brazil 0-0 Germany (Treated as a draw with 'normal' teams.)

Argentina vs Netherlands

1st half: Argentina 0-0 Netherlands

2nd half: Argentina 0-0 Netherlands

(Did happen) Extra Time: Argentina 0-0 Netherlands

In my first slot, Brazil ® ET, it's a 'draw' - but as Extra Time did not happen, this does not break my chain. In the second slot, I have Argentina in the 2nd half (which is a draw). Even though Argentina is my © team, I have not chosen this slot for its special power, and so it counts as an ordinary draw, and I can't score a goal. In my third slot, I have Brazil in the first half - which they won. However, I did not mark this with my ® special power, so I cannot score more than one potential goal. In my fourth slot, I have Argentina as a draw in the 1st half, which does happen. As I have chosen to mark that time slot with my © special power, I have the potential to score a goal.... ...and so on.

Normal time rules.

As before.

Extra time rules.

The chain restarts for extra time from the slot after the one that ended the normal time results.

Penalties:

as outlined in a previous post - please send me your penalty takers..

Drone rules...

All teams already knocked out of the World Cup are removed from the

drone's line-up.

Drones order of their squad will be the current order of their remaining teams, from 1st half - Extra time. E.g. Drone: 1. first team (1st), 2. first team (2nd), 3. first team (ET), 4. second team (1st), 4. second team (2nd) etc, where 'first team' means the first team in their previous line-up (for the quarter-finals) still in the World Cup 2014.

Semi-drones....

If any player omits to give the 'time' for the match, E.g. 1. Brazil, 2. Germany etc, it will be assumed to be 1. Brazil (1st), 2. Brazil (2nd), 3. Brazil (ET), 4. Germany (1st) etc

I think that covers everything!

[Jakusotsu 6,399]

I already got the lineup from Domichi, still waiting for Kaiomitsuki: please send per PM or email before the next kickoff.

[shimodahito 336]

Saucer matches: Refioji Shimodahito

Jejima (Greece) vs Daineko (Uruguay) (The battle of the cousins!)

Achiyama (Honduras) vs Pitinosato (Germany)

line-ups due 3 hours before the match.

[Saruyama 1]

Kotononami vs Shumitto (Bowl Match): Result (2-0)

Kotononami:

1. Argentina ®, 2. Netherlands, 3. Colombia (E2), 4. France, 5. Germany (E1), 6. Costa Rica ©

vs

Shumitto:

1. Belgium ®, 2. Brazil, 3. Netherlands, 4. Costa Rica (E1), 5. Columbia (E2), 6. xxx

Referee comments: Kotononami wins against the droning Shumitto 2-0.

Achiyama vs Nekonishiki (Saucer Match): Result (2-0)

Achiyama:

1. Argentina (E2), 2. Brazil ©, 3. Germany (E1), 4. France, 5. Colombia

vs

Nekonishiki:

1. Colombia (E2), 2. Netherlands, 3. Argentina (E1), 4. xxx, 5. xxx

Referee comments: Achiyama wins 2-0.

There you have it folks, Kotononami advances in the Bowl tournament, Achiyama moves forward in the Saucer. Shumitto and Nekonishiki are out, my condolences to them.

That is all for now.

Saruyama (THE monkey referee)

(Please let me know if there have been any screw ups on my part)

Edited July 8, 2014 by Saruyama

[Fukurou 534]

AWARDS UPDATE

(thru Quarter-Finals)

Golden Boot

Andonishiki's lead remains a healthy 4 goals scored. Time is running out for Kotononami to catch up.

THRU GRP RD of 16 QTRS TOTAL
PLAYER GS GA GS GA GS GS GS GA
=========================================================
1. andonishiki 12 1 2 0 1 0 15 1
2. Kotononami 9 2 0 2 2 0 11 4
3. Achiyama 4 3 3 0 2 0 9 3
shimodahito 6 0 3 2 0 1 9 3
5. chishafuwaku 7 0 1 0 0 2 8 2
Saruyama 4 1 2 1 2 0 8 2
7. shumitto 8 0 0 1 0 2 8 3
8. Rubensan 5 3 2 2 1 0 8 5
9. Kaiomitsuki 3 3 2 1 1 0 6 4
kuroimori 4 1 2 2 0 1 6 4
11. Terarno 3 1 2 3 1 1 6 5
12. Furanohana 4 5 2 0 0 1 6 6
13. Chijanofuji 5 4 1 2 0 1 6 7
ScreechingOwl 5 4 0 2 1 1 6 7
15. Pitinosato 1 2 2 0 2 1 5 3
16. Maguroyama 3 3 1 2 1 0 5 5
17. chabonowaka 3 4 1 0 1 2 5 6
18. Leonishiki 5 6 0 1 x x 5 7
19. Jejima 1 2 2 1 1 0 4 3
20. Daineko 1 2 2 1 1 1 4 4
Domichi 2 4 1 0 1 0 4 4
22. Fujiyama 3 6 1 0 0 1 4 7
23. Chocshoporyu 4 6 0 1 0 1 4 8
24. KikoCookie 1 2 1 0 1 1 3 3
25. kamogawa 1 1 1 2 x x 2 3
26. Jakusotsu 2 8 0 1 x x 2 9
27. Nekonishiki 0 7 2 1 0 2 2 10
28. Doitsuyama 1 4 0 2 x x 1 6
Harumataikai 0 4 1 2 x x 1 6
30. Pandaazuma 0 5 1 2 x x 1 7
31. Kintamayama 1 7 0 3 x x 1 10
32. Fujiko 0 7 0 1 x x 0 8

Golden Gloves

(top 10, semi-final qualifiers only)

Meanwhile, andonishiki is threatening to sweep the awards, having taken the lead in the race for the Golden Gloves as well!

THRU GRP RD of 16 QTRS TOTAL
PLAYER GS GA GS GA GS GS GS GA
=========================================================
1. andonishiki 12 1 2 0 1 0 15 1
2. chishafuwaku 7 0 1 0 0 2 8 2
3. Saruyama 4 1 2 1 2 0 8 2
4. Achiyama 4 3 3 0 2 0 9 3
shimodahito 6 0 3 2 0 1 9 3
6. Pitinosato 1 2 2 0 2 1 5 3
7. Jejima 1 2 2 1 1 0 4 3
8. Kotononami 9 2 0 2 2 0 11 4
9. Kaiomitsuki 3 3 2 1 1 0 6 4
kuroimori 4 1 2 2 0 1 6 4

Edited July 6, 2014 by Fukurou

[Doitsuyama 1,259]

andonishiki and Saruyama may be the two defensive stoppers of the Bench Cup so far. But don't be too defensive about submitting your lineup to me. ;-) You have to do so (preferably by PM) until kickoff on Tuesday.

Edited July 6, 2014 by Doitsuyama

[Jejima 1,498]

Kotononami vs Shumitto (Bowl Match): Result (1-0)

Kotononami:

1. Argentina ®, 2. Netherlands, 3. Colombia (E2), 4. France, 5. Germany (E1), 6. Costa Rica ©

vs

Shumitto:

1. Belgium ®, 2. Brazil, 3. Netherlands, 4. Costa Rica (E1), 5. Columbia (E2), 6. xxx

Referee comments: Kotononami wins against the droning Shumitto 1-0.

Argentina is an ® team - so that should be two goals, and so 2-0 to Kotononami.

[Fukurou 534]

Referee comments: Kotononami wins against the droning Shumitto 1-0.

Argentina is an ® team - so that should be two goals, and so 2-0 to Kotononami.

OK, now this isn't going to happen again, so mark your calendars. I made a typo on the goals scored in the Kotononami v Shumitto match-up. The given score was 1-0, Kotononami, and I listed it as 2-0, Kotononami. And now the score is corrected to 2-0. Or maybe I'm just psychic.

[Jejima 1,498]

Hi!

I am waiting for Final Penalty Takers from the following....

Achiyama

andonishiki

chishafuwaku

Jejima

Kaiomitsuki

Kotononami

kuroimori

Rubensan

ScreechingOwl

shimodahito

I am waiting to hear about the time of the finals' first goal from

Daineko

andonishiki

Edited July 7, 2014 by Jejima

[Achiyama 1,272]

Deadline for my match up is 2 hours before the start of the first game.

I already have Rubensan's squad. Waiting for Kotononami's.

[Jakusotsu 6,399]

Cup Semi-Final - Lineup

Kaiomitsuki: 1. Argentina (E2) (2nd), 2. Germany © (2nd), 3. Germany (1st), 4. Brazil (E1) (1st), 5. Argentina (E2) (1st), 6. Netherlands (1st), 7. Netherlands (2nd), 8. Brazil (E1) (2nd), 9. Germany (ET), 10. Argentina (E2) (ET), 11. Brazil (E1) (ET), 12. Netherlands (ET)
Comment: Rod Stewart feat. Nicoletta with special guest Sergio Mendes : "Taj Mahal/Fio Maravilha/Pais Tropical"

vs.

Domichi: 1. Brazil (ET), 2. Netherlands (E2) (ET), 3. Brazil (1st), 4. Germany (E1) (ET), 5. Brazil (2nd), 6. Netherlands (E2) (1st), 7. Germany (E1) (1st), 8. Netherlands (E2) (2nd), 9. Germany (E1) (2nd)


Refiyoji comment: Even with Kaiomitsuki sporting a full complement of teams (well picked!), and a © slot to boot, the match is far from settled with individual placements being crucial. Domichi's strategy of placing ETs first may well pay off.

[shimodahito 336]

Deadline for my match up is 2 hours before the start of the first game.

I already have Rubensan's squad. Waiting for Kotononami's.

I have all except Achiyama's.

[Saruyama 1]

Deadline for mine is 3 hours before the match, which is 1 AM Japan time. 1 PM Brazil time.

[Achiyama 1,272]

1/2 finals - Line-ups.

My only Bowl match is:

Rubensan vs. Kotononami

Rubensan

1. Argentina (E1) (ET)
2. Brazil (ET)
3. Argentina (2nd)
4. Brazil (2nd)
5. Argentina (1st)
6. Brazil (1st)
7. Netherlands (ET)
8. Netherlands (1st)
9. Netherlands (2nd)

Comment:

My opponent ® team is Argentina, which is more of a disadvantage than an advantage for him, since a draw is the most likely result for a half match. Also he doesn't have Brazil, so he will be rooting for European teams, while I am relying on south americans.

vs.

Kotononami

1. Argentina (1st)

2. Germany (E1) (2nd)

3. Argentina ® (ET)

4. Netherlands (2nd)

5. Argentina (2nd)

6. Germany (ET)

7. Netherlands (ET)

8. Germany (1st)

9. Netherlands (1st)

Comment:

[Pandaazuma 1,310]

Semi-Final Plate Match (Refioji Pandaazuma)

Shimodahito vs Chishafuwaku

Shimodahito:

1.Argentina (2nd)

2.Argentina (ET)

3.Germany (E1) (1st)

4.Argentina (1st)

5.Germany (E1) (2nd)

6.Netherlands (E2) (ET)

7.Germany (E1) (ET)

8.Netherlands (E2) (2nd)

9.Netherlands (E2) (1st)

Comment: it is much easier to celebrate a quenching victory from a bench CUP, rather than a PLATE of new complicated rules. cheers to my opponent.

Chishafuwaku:

1. Brazil (2nd)
2. Brazil (1st)
3. Netherlands ® (ET)
4. Brazil (ET)
5. Netherlands (2nd)
6. Netherlands (1st)
7. Argentina (E2) (ET)
8. Argentina (E2) (2nd)
9. Argentina (E2) (1st)

Comment: I wish and hope a final between Brazil and "my" Netherlands. I hope that the lack of DiMaria is worse than that of Neymar.

Refioji Comment: Our two competitors fancy opposites here. Shimodahito will be hoping for good performances from Argentina and Germany, Chishafuwaku their opponents. Could be over very quickly indeed.

Edited July 8, 2014 by Pandaazuma

[Doitsuyama 1,259]

Bench World Cup Semi Finals

andonishiki (Mexico)	0	0	Saruyama (England)
Argentina (E1) (ET)	Wed	Tue	Brazil (ET)
Argentina (E1) (2nd)	Wed	Wed	Argentina (E2) (ET)
Germany (E2) (ET)	Tue	Tue	Brazil (1st)
Germany (E2) (2nd)	Tue	Wed	Argentina (E2) (1st)
Brazil (ET)	Tue	Tue	Brazil (2nd)
Netherlands (ET)	Wed	Wed	Argentina (E2) (2nd)
Brazil (2nd)	Tue	Tue	Germany (E1) (1st)
Argentina (E1) (1st)	Wed	Tue	Germany (E1) (2nd)
Germany (E2) (1st)	Tue	Wed	Netherlands (1st)
Brazil (1st)	Tue	Wed	Netherlands (2nd)
Netherlands (2nd)	Wed	Tue	Germany (E1) (ET)
Netherlands (1st)	Wed	Wed	Netherlands (ET)

COMMENTS

andonishiki (Mexico): we're leaving on the dream... Fifth win in a row, but boy - that was a tough one. 1-0.... like so many close games in Brazil. The two South American giants vs the Krauts & oranje Elftal with the best jumping actor in the pitch... Arjen R. This is so tough to predict, both games could go either way, I see no favorite whatsoever in 1st, 2nd or ET. But I'd love to see a final GER vs ARG again, sorry selecão. GER vs NED wont happen, coz this this Latin soil... game kick-off is 4am here in Singapore, outch. Deuuuut-SCHLAAAAAAND !!! Will i catch up with Klose & Ronaldo at the Golden Boot competition ?? Let's have heavy, but fair fight, Mr Saruyama. GO SAKURA

Saruyama (England): I see am I against my heya-mate Andonishiki for this match. So good luck to you sir, may it be a good match.

Refioji Pregame: Both players had a good pre-basho selection with Brazil and Netherlands, allowing them a full compliment to play with. And both show their defensive skills by bringing the ET parts in high slots. And both are proud members of Sakura ichimon. But still the lineups are pretty different with all slots in play. Saruyama clearly favours Brazil over Germany while andonishiki wants Germany to succeed, so this match probably will be the decider.

Refioji MbM:

[Saruyama 1]

I'm still waiting on a lineup from Kuroimori. Anyone know if there is a better way to reach him than PM? Time is ticking down, 5 hours to go before the deadline I set. If there is a legitimate reason he can't make that deadline, but can get them in before the kickoff I may be willing to extend it a little.

[Saruyama 1]

Kotononami vs Shumitto (Bowl Match): Result (1-0)

Kotononami:

1. Argentina ®, 2. Netherlands, 3. Colombia (E2), 4. France, 5. Germany (E1), 6. Costa Rica ©

vs

Shumitto:

1. Belgium ®, 2. Brazil, 3. Netherlands, 4. Costa Rica (E1), 5. Columbia (E2), 6. xxx

Referee comments: Kotononami wins against the droning Shumitto 1-0.

Argentina is an ® team - so that should be two goals, and so 2-0 to Kotononami.

You are very correct, I will go back and edit that post to reflect this.

[Jejima 1,498]

Hi!

I have everybody's Final Penalty Takers, however, three players forgot to send me the time of the first goal.

They are....

Daineko

kuroimori

Kotononami

Deadline is kick-off for the Brazil vs Germany match (in about 7-and-a-half hours time). If I don't hear from them, the semi-droning time will be set at 0 minutes.

Edited July 8, 2014 by Jejima

[kuroimori 1,634]

I'm still waiting on a lineup from Kuroimori. Anyone know if there is a better way to reach him than PM? Time is ticking down, 5 hours to go before the deadline I set. If there is a legitimate reason he can't make that deadline, but can get them in before the kickoff I may be willing to extend it a little.

I'm on it.

[kuroimori 1,634]

I'm still waiting on a lineup from Kuroimori. Anyone know if there is a better way to reach him than PM? Time is ticking down, 5 hours to go before the deadline I set. If there is a legitimate reason he can't make that deadline, but can get them in before the kickoff I may be willing to extend it a little.

I'm on it.

Just sent you my lineup by PM.

[Saruyama 1]

Kuroimori vs Furanohana (Plate Match):

Kuroimori:

1. Netherlands ET (E2), 2. Germany ET (E1), 3. Germany 1st (E1), 4. Netherlands 2nd (E2), 5. Brazil 2nd, 6. Netherlands 1st (E2), 7. Brazil ET, 8. Germany 2nd (E1), 9. Brazil 1st

vs

Furanohana:

1. Netherlands 1st (E1), 2. Brazil 2nd, 3. Netherlands 2nd (E1), 4. Argentina 2nd (E2), 5. Netherlands ET (E1), 6. Argentina 1st (E2), 7. Argentina ET (E2), 8. Brazil 1st, 9. Brazil ET

Referee comments: This one looks like the Brazil Germany match will be a big factor. Other than that, it's really hard to predict what might make a difference here.

That is all for now.

Saruyama (THE monkey referee)

(Please let me know if there have been any screw ups on my part)

[Nekonishiki Banji 404]

Bowl match - refioji Nekonishiki

ScreechingOwl (Australia) vs Maguroyama (Japan)

ScreechingOwl

1. Germany [E1] (ET)
2. Netherlands [E2] (ET)
3. Brazil (ET)
4. Germany [E1] (2)
5. Netherlands [E2] (2)
6. Germany [E1] (1)
7. Brasil (2)
8. Netherlands [E2] (1)
9. Brasil (1)

Comment: I'm very fortunate to be through this far, and am now facing an opponent with the team I have thought since after its first game in the opening round is most likely to win the Cup: Argentina. I didn't take Argentina as my E1 because I saw a sure Germany triumph over Algeria, and didn't take them as my E2 because I saw a sure Holland triumph over Costa Rica. So much for all that. Personally, I'd like to see Holland redeem 40 years of heartbreak, but I have my doubts. Good luck!

Maguroyama

1. Argentina (2)
2. Germany [E2] (1)
3. Argentina (ET)
4. Netherlands [E1] (1)
5. Germany [E2] (ET)
6. Argentina (1)
7. Netherlands [E1] (2)
8. Germany [E2] (2)
9. Netherlands [E1] (ET)

Comment: Oh dear, I'm really guessing here... Best of luck to all teams and players and to the future of the planet! And to me...

[shimodahito 336]

good day all,
as the only saucer refyoji/gyoferi, I offer the official saucer theme song (and I wish I could figure out how to make the link open -- :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcQsLhmm3_c

SAUCER BRACKET

ACHIYMA..............PITINOSATO

(E2).ARG ExT...1...(E1).ARG.2nd

RESULTS:

BRA.ExT........2........GER.1st

RESULTS:

BRA.1st........3...(E1).ARG.ExT

RESULTS:

BRA.©.2nd....4....®.GER.2nd

RESULTS:

(E2).ARG.1st...5...(E2).NED.1st

RESULTS:

(E2).ARG.2nd...6........GER.ExT

RESULTS:

(E1).GER.ExT...7...(E1).ARG.1st

RESULTS:

(E1).GER.1st...8........NED.ExT

RESULTS:

(E1).GER.2nd...9........NED.2nd

RESULTS:

Achiyama says: Even without Neymar I believe that Brazil will find a way to play for the World Cup. Is the absence of Thiago Silva (2 yellow cards) gonna be too much? Let's see who will step up. Gooo Brasileiros!!!

Pitinosato says: Viele Grüße aus Deutschland.

DAINEKO..................JEJIMA

NED.1st........1...(E1).ARG.1st

RESULTS:

BRA.2nd........2...(E1).ARG.2nd

RESULTS:

(E2).ARG.2nd...3...(E1).ARG.ExT

RESULTS:

BRA.ExT........4........GER.1st

RESULTS:

NED.ExT........5........GER.2nd

RESULTS:

BRA.1st........6........GER.ExT

RESULTS:

NED.2nd........7...(E2).NED.1st

RESULTS:

(E2).ARG.1st...8...(E2).NED.2nd

RESULTS:

(E2).ARG ExT...9...(E2).NED.ExT

RESULTS:

Daineko says: Let the battle begin! Don't steal my ideas

Jejima says: So I am meeting my cousin in this match. At least one of our family will make it to the final!