Bench World Cup 2014

[Fukurou 534]

The only difference I have in my calculations is KikoCookie vs Jakusotsu (no change to the announced winner though):

KikoCookie 1-0 Jakusotsu

Germany D 0-0 D Germany

Colombia W 0-0 W Netherlands

Greece D 0-x L Uruguay

Switzerland D 0-x D USA

Algeria © D 1-x D Switzerland ©

Yes, really, thanks, I got it finally. Now I can see (sorry, it was totally confusing for me). Jakusotsu's chain was broken, therefore Algeria's draw is a goal against Switzerland's draw. Right?

I accidentally marked Algeria in my table with red as if it lost (after 90 min.), and this caused my confusion. Huh, hopefully the next round will go better.

So goals KikoCookie 1-0 Jakusotsu is official? I will need to correct the Boot standings if so.

Edited July 3, 2014 by Fukurou

[Jejima 1,498]

Final results! (I hope) for the round of 16

Cup match

Andonishiki 2-0 ScreechingOwl

chishafuwaku 1-0 Chocshoporyu

shimodahito 1-1, 3-2 Terarno

Saruyama 2-1 Maguroyama

Chijanofuji 1-2 Kaiomitsuki

Kotononami 0-2 Furanohana

Kuroimori 1-1, 2-2, PK 4-3 Rubensan

shumitto 0-1 Domichi

Saucer match:

Fujiyama 1-0 Fujiko

KikoCookie 0-0, 0-0, PK 3-2 Jakusotsu

Jejima 1-1, 2-1 Harumataikai

Daineko 1-1, 2-1 Pandaazuma

Achiyama 3-0 Kintamayama

Leonishiki 0-1 Chabonowaka

Kamogawa 1-1, 1-2 Nekonishiki

Doitsuyama 0-0, 0-2 Pitinosato (Jakusotsu got it correct, I was wrong)

The only difference I have in my calculations is KikoCookie vs Jakusotsu (no change to the announced winner though):

KikoCookie 1-0 Jakusotsu

Germany D 0-0 D Germany

Colombia W 0-0 W Netherlands

Greece D 0-x L Uruguay

Switzerland D 0-x D USA

Algeria © D 1-x D Switzerland ©

I concur! So, the exciting penalty shoot-out was just for fun.... I will change the results above.

[Jejima 1,498]

However, all real matches that were decided in 90 minutes are now removed (so only the matches that had previously counted as 'draws', but which may now have a result after the 120 minutes, are now counted for this second run through). **These removed matches are now treated the same as 'draws' for the purpose of this game - with the special rules removed for ® and (B) teams.** This 'start again' only happens once.

Edit: That rule clarification appears to have gone AWOL when the rules were hastily adapted/reposted for the Euro 2012 edition, so that's probably why it's missing this time as well.

I am going to add the amended rule to this thread, so that when / if we play again, it won't get forgotten ;-)

[Jejima 1,498]

I am waiting for Semi-final penalty takers from the following players....

Achiyama

Chabonowaka

Chijanofuji

Kotononami

kuroimori

shimodahito

shumitto

I have only half the penalty takers (so please send me the remaining four!) for

Daineko

KikoCookie

ScreechingOwl

The deadline is about 10-and-a-half hours way.

Edited July 5, 2014 by Jejima

[shimodahito 336]

just sent... thanks!

[Jejima 1,498]

The only difference I have in my calculations is KikoCookie vs Jakusotsu (no change to the announced winner though):

KikoCookie 1-0 Jakusotsu

Germany D 0-0 D Germany

Colombia W 0-0 W Netherlands

Greece D 0-x L Uruguay

Switzerland D 0-x D USA

Algeria © D 1-x D Switzerland ©

Yes, really, thanks, I got it finally. Now I can see (sorry, it was totally confusing for me). Jakusotsu's chain was broken, therefore Algeria's draw is a goal against Switzerland's draw. Right?

I accidentally marked Algeria in my table with red as if it lost (after 90 min.), and this caused my confusion. Huh, hopefully the next round will go better.

So goals KikoCookie 1-0 Jakusotsu is official? I will need to correct the Boot standings if so.

Yes, that result is official. Luckily at the Bench World Cup we have agreed to video technology to catch these mistakes ;-)

[Jakusotsu 6,401]

Cup Quarter-Final - Lineups

Furanohana: 1. France ®, 2. Netherlands (E1), 3. Brazil, 4. Argentina (E2), 5. Costa-Rica

vs.

Domichi: 1. Netherlands (E2), 2. Germany (E1), 3. Brazil, 4. Colombia, 5. Belgium

[Achiyama 1,272]

"Achiyama" group members:

Deadline for 1/4 final line-ups is 2 hours before the first match.

I got the line-ups from Jejima and Shimodahito.

Andonishiki and Fujiyama, if you have sent your line-ups via e-mail, would you, please, send them as a PM, because in the moment I can't access my e-mail.

Thanks for understanding.

Good Luck!

Achiyama

[Pandaazuma 1,310]

Quarter-Final Line-Ups (2 Bowl Matches) - Refioji: Pandaazuma

ScreechingOwl vs Terarno

ScreechingOwl:

1. Netherlands (E2)

2. Germany (E1)

3. Brasil

4. Belgium ©

5. None

6. None

Comment: My opponent has 6 picks to my 4, which does not bode well for me. I've seen World Cup teams win games a man down, but not two men down. The only positive thing going for me is that I have a team in each of the four semi-finals, and three of them are probably favoured to win. Let's see if I can defy fate, with the added irony that I haven't picked Argentina, the team I personally feel best placed to win a very unpredictable Cup. But then again I'm not in the Cup, I'm in the Bowl. Might be time to book my flight home. Good luck, Terarno.

Terarno:

1. Argentina ©

2. Brazil (E1)

3. Costa Rica ®

4. Germany (E2)
5. Belgium

6. Colombia

Comment : After a cruel overtime elimination from the main cup, I'm gonna jinx Germany with my E2 pick !

Refioji Comments: Owl is correct to say he is at a disadvantage number-wise, but he has been thrown a bone by Terarno, who has very bravely put underdogs Costa Rica at 3. As it is his ® team, even a draw will break his chain unless Brazil lose over 90 minutes. But in this crazy World Cup, it could be a stroke of genius.

Chocshoporyu vs Maguroyama

Chocshoporyu:

1. Netherlands

2. France

3. Argentina (E1)

4. Brazil ®

5. Germany (E2)

Comment: None.

Maguroyama:

1. Netherlands (E1)

2. Argentina

3. Germany (E2)

4. Belgium

5. None

Comment: Oh dear, this is trickyful... Who to trust? Last-minute-win Germany? Last-minute-win Argentina? Last-minute-win Belgium? Last-minute-win Holland? Or even penalty-win Brazil? Not a single convincing win among them in the round of 16. Still, I think Costa Rica have burnt their best by now and foresee a relatively easy win for the Dutch. Beyond that, who knows in the Great Unknown that is the World Cup?

Refioji comments: The first slot cancels out so this match is extremely likely to be decided by the France-Germany showdown.

Good luck to all the players!

Edited July 4, 2014 by Pandaazuma

[Achiyama 1,272]

"Achiyama"group members

I got Andonishiki's line-up as well. Waiting for Fujiyama's squad. Panda-zeki any news from him. If he sends his line-up to you, would you, please, PM and e-mail it to me. Thanks.

Achiyama

[Nekonishiki Banji 404]

I haven't got the line-ups from Chijanofuji yet, and Chabonowaka hasn't sent any, either.

I announced the deadline which is over in 3 minutes (6 hours to the match), but I prolong it for 4 more hours, I can not post the line-ups from my workplace anyway. I'm not sure if I compiled Chabo's droning line-up correctly, so I will ask for a check from you.

[Chijanofuji 113]

I haven't got the line-ups from Chijanofuji yet, and Chabonowaka hasn't sent any, either.

I announced the deadline which is over in 3 minutes (6 hours to the match), but I prolong it for 4 more hours, I can not post the line-ups from my workplace anyway. I'm not sure if I compiled Chabo's droning line-up correctly, so I will ask for a check from you.

I just sent you my line-up. I hadn't seen your original post on your deadline or I would have sent it earlier. Sorry about that!

[Nekonishiki Banji 404]

I haven't got the line-ups from Chijanofuji yet, and Chabonowaka hasn't sent any, either.

I announced the deadline which is over in 3 minutes (6 hours to the match), but I prolong it for 4 more hours, I can not post the line-ups from my workplace anyway. I'm not sure if I compiled Chabo's droning line-up correctly, so I will ask for a check from you.

I just sent you my line-up. I hadn't seen your original post on your deadline or I would have sent it earlier. Sorry about that!

OK, I see, got it. No problem, I wrote the usual deadline just from habit.

[Jejima 1,498]

I haven't got the line-ups from Chijanofuji yet, and Chabonowaka hasn't sent any, either.

I announced the deadline which is over in 3 minutes (6 hours to the match), but I prolong it for 4 more hours, I can not post the line-ups from my workplace anyway. I'm not sure if I compiled Chabo's droning line-up correctly, so I will ask for a check from you.

This is Chabonowaka's droning line-up (I believe).

1. Netherlands ©, 2. Brazil, 3. Costa Rica (E1), 4. Colombia (E2)

[shimodahito 336]

GREAT EIGHT QUARTERFINAL ROUND:

CUP BRACKET

KUROIMORI.......KAIOMITSUKI

NED.(E2).....1..........NED

RESULTS:

GER (E1).....2.....(E2).ARG

RESULTS:

COL..........3.....(E1).BRA

RESULTS:

BRA..........4........©.GER

RESULTS:

CRC..........5..........FRA

RESULTS:

KURIOMURI SAYS: Looking at the very strong team my opponent still has at his disposal including a heavyweight ©-team, my only chance is to go for the upset. The not so convincing performances of most of my teams in the last match doesn't make it easier.
Expecting that Argentina will be added by my opponent, makes me the clear underdog.
Well "Decisive is on the pitch" as a famous German "philosoccer" once put it...

KAIOMITSUKI SAYS: Chico Buarque feat. Schweppes "Essa moça ta differente"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLk4EH9FWwI

Essa moça ta differente
Ja não me conhece mais
Esta pra la de pra frente
Esta me passando pra tras

REFYOJI/GYOFERI SAYS: #1's will cancel -- 4 picks will decide. Kaiomitsuki has a great video, but I can't figure out how to open the youtube link... Good luck to both.

Edited July 4, 2014 by shimodahito

[Nekonishiki Banji 404]

I haven't got the line-ups from Chijanofuji yet, and Chabonowaka hasn't sent any, either.

I announced the deadline which is over in 3 minutes (6 hours to the match), but I prolong it for 4 more hours, I can not post the line-ups from my workplace anyway. I'm not sure if I compiled Chabo's droning line-up correctly, so I will ask for a check from you.

This is Chabonowaka's droning line-up (I believe).

1. Netherlands ©, 2. Brazil, 3. Costa Rica (E1), 4. Colombia (E2)

Thanks, super, I set up the same.

[Nekonishiki Banji 404]

Bowl match

Chijanofuji (Switzerland) vs Rubensan (South Korea)

Chijanofuji

1. Netherlands

2. Argentina

3. France

4. Colombia (E2)

5. Brazil (E1)

Chijanofuji says:

At this stage of the World Cup there are no easy matches anymore. Of the 8 remaining teams so far I fancy Colombia, France, Germany and the Netherlands (in that order), but Belgium were impressive against the USA as well. Brazil and Argentina have not impressed at all so far and Costa Rica may be running out of steam (at least I hope so, as they will be facing the Netherlands tomorrow). Will Colombia be able to cause a major upset against Brazil and can Belgium unsettle Messi and his compatriots? Only time will tell... ;-)

Dare I pick Colombia as my E2 team, or do I go for Germany (in case they beat France), Belgium or even Costa Rica? Aaargh - the agony of choice!!!

Well, the choice is made! "alea iacta est", to quote a famous tactician! ;-)

Good luck Rubensan and go James Rodriguez!

Rubensan

1. Netherlands

2. Argentina (E1)

3. Brazil

4. France (E2)

Comment: I have only 3 teams left plus my E2, but I think they will be the winners in their matches.

The big question is Germany or France as E2. I'm going for an upset with France.

Nekonishiki comment: Both players have the same Slot 1 and 2.

Saucer match

Chabonowaka (Ecuador) vs Pitinosato (Germany)

Chabonowaka

1. Netherlands ©

2. Brazil

3. Costa Rica (E1)

4. Colombia (E2)

Pitinosato

1. Netherlands (E2)

2. Argentina (E1)

3. Germany ®

4. Colombia

Nekonishiki comment: Both players have the same Slot 4.

[Saruyama 1]

Kotononami vs Shumitto (Bowl Match):

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: Shumitto, on the drone again, meets Kotononami, who I have been refereeing from the beginning. Good to see you again sir.

Achiyama vs Nekonishiki (Saucer Match):

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: In this match-up Achiyama meets Nekonishiki. Nekonishiki is down to nearly a wing and a prayer with only 3 teams left.

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 4, 2014 by Saruyama

[chishafuwaku 476]

I don´t see here my picks against Saruyama.

But they are:

1. Netherlands ®

2. Brazil

3. Argentina (E2)

4. France

5. Belgium (E1)

chishafuwaku

[Achiyama 1,272]

Group "Achiyama", 1/4 finals -Day #1 update.

Cup match:

Andonishiki vs. Shimodahito

Andonishiki:

1. Netherlands

2. Argentina (E1)

3. Germany (E2)

4. Brazil

5. France

6. None

Comment: So we made it to the final 8,

now it's crunch time !!

I think, that I got a perfect team, the five former world champions all lines up...

Even though I like Costa Rica and Belgium, this will now be too much for them.... and the frogs ??? Those will be turned into sausages.

shimodahito will be send back to shimoda-machi.

Thanks Achiyama, you are my talisman refioji ;))

vs.

Shimodahito

1. Netherlands (E2)

2. Germany (E1)

3. Argentina

4. Colombia ®

5. Belgium

6. Costa Rica

Comment: So difficult passing over Seleção & Les Blues as my E2, but I think Oranje has a better chance of victory in this round

Saucer match:

Fujiyama vs. Jejima

Fujiyama

1 Netherlands

2 Argentina (E1)

3 France ©

4 Brazil

5 Belgium (E2)

vs.

Jejima

1. Netherlands (E2)

2. Argentina (E1)

3. Germany

4. Colombia

5. France

Comment: Fujiyama already has one team represented in each match. I am guessing he will take Germany as his (E2) team. This means that this match will probably be decided between the real-life Brazil vs Colombia match....

Refioji's comment:

Cup match:

Andonishiki vs. Shimodahito

All depends on Argentina's match today. Only a loss will be fatal for Andonishiki. Otherwise he will be the winner again.

Saucer match:

Fujiyama vs. Jejima

The game is over. Sweet revenge for Jejima. He is a 1:0 Winner. He must be glad that Fujiyama didn't pick Germany as E2 team. Fujiyama trusted Belgium, but placed him a slot #5, which won't count even if Belgium win.

Edited July 5, 2014 by Achiyama

[Doitsuyama 1,259]

Sorry for the lateness, I had to avert a potential yellow card for Saruyama. I can only urge all refjiojis to check the submitted lineups for drugs. ;-)

Bench World Cup Quarter Finals

chishafuwaku (Netherlands)	0	0	Saruyama (England)
Netherlands ®	Sat	Fri	Brazil
Brazil	Fri	Sat	Argentina E2)
Argentina (E2)	Sat	Sat	Netherlands
France	Fri	Fri	Germany (E11)
Belgium (E1)	Sat	Fri	Belgium

COMMENTS

chishafuwaku (Netherlands): We both have Brazil, Belgium and Netherlands. The major differences are France vs Germany and my ® team. I think Saruyama will choose Argentina(E2). Me too. To win in 90 min I need a Netherland´s victory and/or a France´s victory. I prefer the first, so I risk this lineup.

Saruyama (England): None

Refioji Pregame: All four players in my group selected Argentina as the second extra team, chishafuwaku is right there. Since Netherlands are his ® team this can make or break his squad very quickly.

Refioji MbM: Fri: Sat:

Saucer Quarter Finals

KikoCookie (Spain)	0	0	Daineko (Uruguay)
Argentina (E2)	Sat	Sat	Netherlands
Colombia	Fri	Sat	Argentina (E2)
Germany (E1)	Fri	Fri	Brazil
[/td][td]L	Fri	France
[/td2][td2]L	Sat	Costa Rica

COMMENTS

KikoCookie (Spain): Hoping for Columbia to upset the host team is most likely my only way to make it through against an opponent with five selections to my three.

Daineko (Uruguay): None

Refioji Pregame: KikoCookie is in a numerical disadvantage but still can pounce with Colombia and Germany in interesting direct match-ups with her aite.

Refioji MbM: Fri: Sat:

[Doitsuyama 1,259]

Group "Achiyama", 1/4 finals - line-ups.

Cup match:

Andonishiki vs. Shimodahito

Andonishiki:

1. Netherlands

2. Argentina (E1)

3. Germany (E2)

4. Brazil

5. France

6. None

Comment: So we made it to the final 8,

now it's crunch time !!

I think, that I got a perfect team, the five former world champions all lines up...

You give the Dutch way too much credit. :-S

[Chijanofuji 113]

Group "Achiyama", 1/4 finals - line-ups.

Cup match:

Andonishiki vs. Shimodahito

Andonishiki:

1. Netherlands

2. Argentina (E1)

3. Germany (E2)

4. Brazil

5. France

6. None

Comment: So we made it to the final 8,

now it's crunch time !!

I think, that I got a perfect team, the five former world champions all lines up...

You give the Dutch way too much credit. :-S

Maybe Achiyama is secretly willing us to become the next world Champion? :-P

[Achiyama 1,272]

Group "Achiyama", 1/4 finals - line-ups.

Cup match:

Andonishiki vs. Shimodahito

Andonishiki:

1. Netherlands

2. Argentina (E1)

3. Germany (E2)

4. Brazil

5. France

6. None

Comment: So we made it to the final 8,

now it's crunch time !!

I think, that I got a perfect team, the five former world champions all lines up...

You give the Dutch way too much credit. :-S

Maybe Achiyama is secretly willing us to become the next world Champion? :-P

I don't know what Cijaofuji is talking about? ????????????????

[Chijanofuji 113]

Group "Achiyama", 1/4 finals - line-ups.

Cup match:

Andonishiki vs. Shimodahito

Andonishiki:

1. Netherlands

2. Argentina (E1)

3. Germany (E2)

4. Brazil

5. France

6. None

Comment: So we made it to the final 8,

now it's crunch time !!

I think, that I got a perfect team, the five former world champions all lines up...

You give the Dutch way too much credit. :-S

Maybe Achiyama is secretly willing us to become the next world Champion? :-P

I don't know what Cijaofuji is talking about? ????????????????

Sorry, I obviously meant Andonishiki. It was his comment, not yours...

And in case anyone else is wondering what Doitsuyama and I are talking about:

Andonishiki said he had "the five former world champions all lines (lined) up" but, as Doitsuyama correctly pointed out, of the five teams Andonishiki has in his squad, the Netherlands have never been world champions. They were runners up 3 times (in 1974, 1978 and 2010) and European champions once (in 1988), but never world champions...

Edited July 4, 2014 by Chijanofuji