Jejima 1,300 Posted August 12, 2023 11 minutes ago, Jakusotsu said: ...or would it only be a first if they *did* play a team of penguins? That would be a first, even if it were merely a friendly - I presume.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jejima 1,300 Posted August 12, 2023 On the plane home (economy class):Rhinoshima (New Zealand) Kimyama (USA) Krisachiyama (Norway) ChatGPT (Italy) Achiyama (China) Kumanomusuko (Germany) Kuma Koma (England) Bunbuckuchagama (South Korea) On the plane home (economy class with extra leg-room):Andonishiki (Zambia) Ganzohnesushi (Costa Rica) Asapedroryu (Nigeria) Nekonishiki (Ireland) On the plane home (economy class with extra leg-room, and priority boarding):Chiyonosora (Argentina) Jakusotsu (Philippines) Tanetakahiro (Haiti) Fujiko (Jamaica) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jejima 1,300 Posted August 12, 2023 Bench World Saucer Semifinals:- (Losers are on the plane home. Winners progress to the Saucer Finals). BWS4 Match 1:Bumbiachiyama (South Africa) vs Baku (Vietnam)Refioji - Nekonishiki BWS4 Match 2:Lordshamrockyama (France) vs Jejima (Panama)Refioji – Achiyama Bench World Bowl Semifinals:- (Losers are on the plane home. Winners progress to the Bowl Finals). BWB4 Match 3:Kaba (Switzerland) vs Finngall (Sweden) Refioji - Athenayama BWB4 Match 4:Spytoneryu (Brazil) vs Djodjoyoshi (Denmark) Refioji - Jakusotsu Bench World Plate Semifinals:- (Losers are on the plane home. Winners progress to the Plate Finals). BWP4 Match 5:Oyama (Netherlands) vs aminoumi (Japan)Refioji –Jakusotsu BWP4 Match 6: Mr Froggy (Colombia) vs Pitinosato (Australia)Refioji – Athenayama Bench World Cup Semifinals:- (Losers play in the 3rd/4th place play-off match. Winners progress to the Cup Finals). BWC4 Match 7:Meletyoshi (Spain) vs Koorifuu (Portugal) Refioji – Achiyama BWC4 Match 8:Athenayama (Canada) vs Polimasa (Morocco) Refioji - Nekonishiki Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jejima 1,300 Posted August 12, 2023 Here are the real semifinal matches (as obtained from the Sky Sports website): Times are for GMT/UCT Semi-finals August 15SF1: Spain vs Sweden (8am) August 16SF2: Australia vs England (10am) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jejima 1,300 Posted August 12, 2023 Rules for the semi-finals (NB to refiojis - please go the official rules to check on rules for drones, should we get any). The two real semi-final matches are broken into 'three' parts. a) the result of the first half b) the result of the second half c) 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 shoot-outs are not included. This only includes goals scored in that time period. If team A is leading 3-0 at half time, but ends the match winning 3-1, team A has won the first half, but team B has won the second half. If team A is leading 1-0 at half time, but ends the match 1-1, then team A has won the first half, and team B has won the second half, with the match going into extra time. If team A is leading 1-0 at half time, and the match ends 1-0, then team A has won the first half, but drawn the second half. Remember, teams with special powers will have their special power used in the time period selected (with the exception that if extra time has been selected for the special power, but no extra time was actually played, then the results are considered as normal 'draws' without special powers). Players need to label which part of the match they are predicting. Remember that a player predicts for all parts of the match for the teams still on their roster. So if the player has all four teams, he will have 12 slots in total. Label as follows:- (1st) = first half, (2nd) = second half, (ET) = Extra time. Players need to highlight their (S1) and (S2) teams (from the previous two rounds - if still in) - by putting it by the first mention of that team in their line-up. The © and ® teams - if any players is 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. Players need to remember to indicate (just the once) which slot he intends to use the special powers. Normal time rules As for previous rounds. Extra time rules The chain restarts for extra time from the slot after the one that ended the normal time results. The game ends at the end of the first run through even if one or both chains remain unbroken. The game does not go back to the start for a second run-through. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jejima 1,300 Posted August 12, 2023 These are the squads of all players for the Semifinals. First substitute (S1) and second substitute (S2) added - if still in the competition: Well, would you believe it? The only 'player' with all four active teams on his squad, is Mr Froggy! His team was selected by having the least favoured pick in each selection made by real players, and random picks for his substitutes! Meanwhile, Kaba and Djodjoyoshi both have only one squad on their roster. aminoumi: Spain Australia England (S1) Athenayama: Spain Sweden (S1) England (S2) Baku: Spain © England (S2) Bumbiachiyama: England Spain Sweden © Djodjoyoshi: Sweden (S1) Finngall: Sweden ® England (S1) Jejima: England © Sweden Australia (S2) Kaba: England Koorifuu: England Sweden (S2) Lordshamrockyama: England Sweden (S1) Meletyoshi: Spain ® Sweden (S1) England (S2) Mr Froggy: England Spain Australia Sweden (S2) Oyama: Spain Australia Sweden (S1) Pitinosato: Spain Australia ® England (S1) Polimasa: Spain Sweden (S2) Spytoneryu: Sweden Spain (S1) England (S2) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jejima 1,300 Posted August 12, 2023 Golden Boot Standings after the Quarterfinals Kaba, stays on top, and with his big goal difference, Meletyoshi really needs to score three goals in the last two matches to overtake him - and hope that he scores no more. 1. (=) Kaba 12 (+10) 2. (+2) Meletyoshi 10 (+3) 3. (+4) Koorifuu 9 (+6)4. (-2) aminoumi 9 (+4)5. (+4) Spytoneryu 9 (+3)6. (-3) Jakusotsu 9 (+2) =7. (=) Athenayama 8 (+5) =7. (+4) Fingall 8 (+5) 9. (=) Djodjoyoshi 8 (+2)10. (-5) Ganzohnesushi 8 (-2) 11. (-5) Oyama 7 (+5) 13. (+2) Jejima 7 (0)=14. (=) Lordshamrockyama 6 (+2)=14. (-3) Mr Froggy 6 (+2)16. (=) Nekonishiki 6 (-3) 17. (+3) Polimasa 5 (+2)18. (-5) Asapedroryu 5 (+1)=19. (-3) Chiyonosora 5 (-3)=19. (+3) Tanetakahiro 5 (-3)21. (-3) Rhinoshima 5 (-9)22. (-3) Pitinosato 4 (+1)23. (-2) Bunbuckuchagama 4 (0)24. (+3) Fujiko 4 (-1)=25. (-3) ChatGPT 4 (-2)=25. (-3) Kuma Koma 4 (-2)27. (+3) Baku 4 (-3)28. (-3) Achiyama 4 (-4) 29. (-3) Andonishiki 4 (-6)30. (-2) Kumanomusuko 3 (-2) 31. (-2) Kimyama 3 (-3)31. (=) Krisachiyama 3 (-6)32. (=) Bumbiachiyama 2 (-3) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jejima 1,300 Posted August 12, 2023 Golden Gloves Standings after the Octofinals (Those on the plane home are no longer eligible, and so are deleted from these standings). My youngest son, Kaba, is back in first place. My oldest son is back in last place. I, myself, am only kept off last position due to goal difference! I would say that all of the top six players remain in serious contention for this prize. 1. (+1) Kaba 2 (+10) 2. (-1) Oyama 2 (+5) =3. (-2) Athenayama 3 (+5)=3. (+2) Fingall 3 (+5)5. (+4) Polimasa 3 (+2)6. (-3) Pitinosato 3 (+1)=7. (+3) Lordshamrockyama 4 (+2)=7. (+1) Mr Froggy 4 (+2)9. (-5) aminoumi 5 (+4) 10. (+4) Bumbiachiyama 5 (-1)=11. (=) Djodjoyoshi 6 (+3) =11. (=) Spytoneryu 6 (+3)13. (+4) Koorifuji 6 (0)14. (+5) Meletyoshi 7 (+3)15. (+1) Jejima 7 (0)16. (+6) Baku 7 (-3) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Athenayama 929 Posted August 12, 2023 (edited) Refioji Athenayama at your service. BWB4 Match 3: Kaba (Switzerland) vs Finngall (Sweden)Refioji - Athenayama -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BWP4 Match 6:Mr Froggy (Colombia) vs Pitinosato (Australia)Refioji – Athenayama Attention Kaba, Mr Froggy @Jejima @Finngall @Pitinosato Deadline is 09:00 PM UTC time on Monday August 14th. You are used now, PM your lineups to me on the forum. Thanks ! Edited August 12, 2023 by Athenayama Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pitinosato 116 Posted August 12, 2023 2 hours ago, Jejima said: Well, would you believe it? The only 'player' with all four active teams on his squad, is Mr Froggy! His team was selected by having the least favoured pick in each selection made by real players, and random picks for his substitutes! that shows how little idea of women's soccer we all have... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sakura 1,462 Posted August 13, 2023 3 hours ago, Pitinosato said: that shows how little idea of women's soccer we all have... And a deterministic selection of teams is a much better predictor of results than the artificial 'intelligence' of ChatGPT. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jejima 1,300 Posted August 13, 2023 (edited) Pick your penalty takers for the finals here! Deadline is kick-off (so 8am GMT/UCT on Tuesday) of Spain vs Sweden. I have received entries from.... Koorifuu, Athenayama, Djodjoyoshi, Oyama, Jejima, Mr Froggy (using a random name generator for the last four teams, and a random number generator for numbers between 1 and 120), Baku, Kaba and Lordshamrockyama. I am waiting for entries from.... aminoumi (@Andonishiki) Bumbiachiyama (@Achiyama) Finngall @Finngall Meletyoshi (@Athenayama) Pitinosato @Pitinosato Polimasa Spytoneryu Edited August 13, 2023 by Jejima Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nekonishiki Banji 361 Posted August 13, 2023 Semifinal matches Refioji Nekonishiki I am waiting for line-ups from Baku ( @Jejima), Bumbiachiyama, Polimasa (@Achiyama) and @Athenayama In the usual way, either PM or in e-mail. Please send them until 10pm CEST (9 pm UK Time, 5am* JST) on Monday, August 14. So you won't have to wait to know your aite's line-up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jejima 1,300 Posted August 13, 2023 Pick your penalty takers for the finals here! Deadline is kick-off (so 8am GMT/UCT on Tuesday) of Spain vs Sweden. I am just waiting for an entry from.... aminoumi (@Andonishiki) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jakusotsu 5,739 Posted August 14, 2023 11 hours ago, Jejima said: I am just waiting for an entry from.... aminoumi (@Andonishiki) Same here... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jejima 1,300 Posted August 14, 2023 50 minutes ago, Jakusotsu said: Same here... aminoumi's penalty takers have now been submitted - so all are in! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achiyama 1,216 Posted August 14, 2023 I have received all 4 lineups for the Semifinals. Thanks! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nekonishiki Banji 361 Posted August 14, 2023 I got, too, thanks, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nekonishiki Banji 361 Posted August 14, 2023 And the Semifinals begin soon! I’m sending out the line-ups so early, because I can’t send them right before the kick-off, so at least you will know how your matches are going during the first match. I will send the results at around 5pm CEST as usually. The line-ups look funny this way, have patience for untangling them. :) Bench World Saucer SemifinalsRefioji: Nekonishiki BWS4 Match 1:Bumbiachiyama (South Africa) vs Baku (Vietnam) Bumbiachiyama 1.) England 1st, 2.) Spain 1st, 3.) Sweden ET, 4.) Spain ET, 5.) Sweden (C) 2nd, 6.) Spain 2nd, 7.) Sweden 1st, 8.) England ET 9.) England 2nd Comment: I was lucky to survive the 1/4 finals. Why not some luck for the Semifinals Baku1. England (S2) (2nd), 2. England (S2) (E.T.), 3. England (S2) (1st), 4. Spain (E.T.), 5. Spain (1st) (C), 6. Spain (2nd) Comment: Daboo! Refioji comment: Spain 2nd Time and Extra Time are out of the match Bench World Cup SemifinalsRefioji: Nekonishiki BWC4 Match 8:Athenayama (Canada) vs Polimasa (Morocco) Athenayama Athenayama : 1. Sweden (S1)(2nd), 2. Spain (2nd), 3. Spain (1st), 4. Sweden (S1)(1st), 5. Sweden (S1)(ET), 6. Spain (ET), 7. England (S2)(2nd), 8. England (S2)(1st), 9. England (S2)(ET). Comment : Unbelievable, my brother and I are in the semifnals with a slight chance to face each other in the finals. I must be dreaming. Even with one more team nothing is sure as luck plays a very big part from now on. Polimasa 1.) Sweden (S2) 2nd, 2.) Spain 1st, 3.) Sweden (S2) ET, 4.) Spain ET, 5.) Sweden (S2) 1st, 6.) Spain 2nd. Comment: I can't believe I reached Cup Semifinals. It will be difficult against Athenayama's stronger and larger squad. But.. even, I lose, I'll have a shot for the 3rd place Refioji comment: Sweden 2nd time is out of the match Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achiyama 1,216 Posted August 15, 2023 (edited) Semifinals (Refioji: Achiyama) BWC4 Match 7 MELETYOSHI KOORIFUJI Squad Goals Squad Goals 1. England (S2) 2nd 1. Sweden (S2) 2nd 2. Sweden (S1) 2nd 2. Sweden (S2) ET 3. England (S2) 1st 3. Sweden (S2) 1st 4. Sweden (S1) 1st 4. England 2nd 5. England (S2) ET - 5. England ET - 6. Sweden (S1) ET 6. England 1st 7. Spain 1st L 8. Spain ET L 9. Spain (R) 2nd L WINNER/LOSER WINNER/LOSER Meletyoshi's Comments: And I'm still here? I didn't even want to play in the first place. Koorifuji's Comments: I've admittedly lucked out when both my R16 and QF opponents threw their (R) on top when their teams weren't really clear favourites, and it backfired on both occasions. This time, however, Meletyoshi got BOTH my teams AND Spain, who are probably going to win the whole thing. My entire strategy therefore relies on Meletyoshi going Spain first & hope for the massive upset so I get a hattrick of #1 (R) mishaps, haha. Very low odds but going defensive would probably be riskier! Refioji's Comments: The match at spot #5 is canceled! BWS4 Match 2 LORDSHAMROCKYAMA JEJIMA Squad Goals Squad Goals 1. Sweden (S1) 2nd 1. England (C) 1st 2. England 2nd - 2. England 2nd - 3. Sweden (S1) 1st 3. England ET 4. England 1st 4. Sweden 2nd 5. Sweden (S1) ET 5. Sweden 1st 6. England ET 6. Sweden ET L 7. Australia (S2) 1st L 4. Australia (S2) ET L 4. Australia (S2) 2nd WINNER/LOSER WINNER/LOSER Lordshamrockyama's Comments: Jejima's Comments: I am trying my hardest not to overthink it this time around. Refiyoji's Comments: The match at spot #2 is canceled! Edited August 15, 2023 by Achiyama Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jakusotsu 5,739 Posted August 15, 2023 BWB4 Match 4 Spytoneryu: 1. England (S2) (1st), 2. Sweden (1st), 3. Spain (S1) (1st), 4. England (S2) (2nd), 5. Sweden (2nd), 6. Spain (S1) (2nd), 7. England (S2) (ET), 8. Sweden (ET), 9. Spain (S1) (ET) vs.Djodjoyoshi: 1. Sweden (S1) (1st), 2. Sweden (S1) (2nd), 3. Sweden (S1) (ET) BWP4 Match 5 Oyama: 1. Spain (2nd), 2. Spain (1st), 3. Australia (1st), 4. Australia (2nd), 5. Spain (ET), 6. Sweden (S1) (1st), 7. Sweden (S1) (2nd), 8. Australia (ET), 9. Sweden (S1) (ET) Comment: At this point, who knows? vs.aminoumi: 1. Spain (1st), 2. Spain (2nd), 3. Spain (ET), 4. Australia (1st), 5. Australia (2nd), 6. England (S1) (1st), 7. England (S1) (2nd), 8. Australia (ET), 9. England (S1) (ET) Comment: deeply shocked by Nippon, so sad. is seppuku on option ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Athenayama 929 Posted August 15, 2023 Refioji Athenayama at your service. Bench World Bowl Semifinals:(Loser is on the plane home. Winner progresses to the Bowl Finals). BWB4 Match 3:Kaba (Switzerland) vs Finngall (Sweden) Kaba : 1. England (E.T.), 2. England (1st), 3. England (2nd)Comment: GO ON ENGLAND! Finngall : 1. Sweden (R)(2nd), 2. England (S1)(1st), 3. Sweden (1st), 4. England (S1)(2nd), 5. Sweden (ET), 6. England (S1)(ET). England (1st) is removed. Not many options left for Kaba. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bench World Plate Semifinals:(Loser is on the plane home. Winner progresses to the Plate Finals). BWP4 Match 6:Mr Froggy (Colombia) vs Pitinosato (Australia) Mr Froggy: 1. England (1st), 2. England (2nd), 3. England (E.T.), 4. Spain (1st), 5. Spain (2nd), 6. Spain (E.T.), 7. Australia (1st), 8. Australia (2nd), 9. Australia (E.T.), 10. Sweden (S2) (1st), 11. Sweden (S2) (2nd), 12. Sweden (S2) (E.T.).Comment: Don't be a fish; be a frog. Swim in the water and jump when you hit ground. Kim Young-ha Pitinosato : 1. Spain (2nd) 2. Spain (1st), 3. England (S1)(2nd), 4. England (S1)(1st), 5. Spain (ET), 6. Australia (ET), 7. England (S1)(ET), 8. Australia (R)(1st), 9. Australia (2nd).Comment: Against the mighty, visionary Mr. Froggy - the genius Player who has ALL 4 Teams in his Roster !!! Does he know that I live not far from Alsace, where frogs' legs are eaten ? but only real, none from cuddly toys All lines active! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jakusotsu 5,739 Posted August 15, 2023 Halftime report BWB4 Match 4 Spytoneryu 0:0 Djodjoyoshi (Brazil) (Denmark) England (S2) (1st) : D Sweden (S1) (1st) Sweden (1st) D :x L Sweden (S1) (2nd) Spain (S1) (1st) D :x D Sweden (S1) (ET) England (S2) (2nd) :x L Sweden (2nd) L :x L Spain (S1) (2nd) W :x L England (S2) (ET) :x L Sweden (ET) D :x L Spain (S1) (ET) D :x L No matter how England will fare, Spytoneryu is bound to win in extra time at the latest and advances to the Bowl final. BWP4 Match 5 Oyama 1:1 aminoumi (Netherlands) (Japan) Spain (2nd) W 1:0 D Spain (1st) Spain (1st) D 0:1 W Spain (2nd) Australia (1st) : D Spain (ET) Australia (2nd) : Australia (1st) Spain (ET) D : Australia (2nd) Sweden (S1) (1st) D : England (S1) (1st) Sweden (S1) (2nd) L : England (S1) (2nd) Australia (ET) ≡:≡ Australia (ET) Sweden (S1) (ET) D : England (S1) (ET) 1:1, and anything can happen still. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Athenayama 929 Posted August 15, 2023 (edited) Refioji Athenayama at your service. Half time report (copying Jakusotsu ) Bench World Bowl Semifinals:(Loser is on the plane home. Winner progresses to the Bowl Finals). BWB4 Match 3:Kaba (Switzerland) vs Finngall (Sweden) How about that? Finngall was unfortunate and his chain broke from the first line. Now Kaba is in position to win this! If England win the second half or the Extra Time (if we go there) Kaba will win 1-0 (or even 2-0). If not we'll go to the penalty shoot out. Kaba Goal H Chain H Goal A Chain A Finngall 1. England (ET) - - X L Sweden ® (2nd) 2. England (1st) - - England (S1)(1st) 3. England (2nd) - - D Sweden (1st) 4. - - England (S1)(2nd) 5. - - D Sweden (ET) 6. - - England (S1)(ET) 7. - - 8. - - 9. - - 10. - - 11. - - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bench World Plate Semifinals:(Loser is on the plane home. Winner progresses to the Plate Finals). BWP4 Match 6:Mr Froggy (Colombia) vs Pitinosato (Australia) Mr Froggy scored a goal in line 5 provided its chain isn't broken before then. Pitinosato will score a goal in line 1 if England don't win the 1st half. And if they lose it, Pitinosato will be the winner of this duel. Still several other scenarios possible to analyze further yet. Mr Froggy Goal H Chain H Goal A Chain A Pitinosato 1. England (1st) - - W Spain (2nd) 2. England (2nd) - - D Spain (1st) 3. England (ET) - - England (S1)(2nd) 4. Spain (1st) D - - England (S1)(1st) 5. Spain (2nd) W - 1 - D Spain (ET) 6. Spain (ET) D - - Australia (ET) 7. Australia (1st) - - England (S1)(ET) 8. Australia (2nd) - - Australia (R) (1st) 9. Australia (ET) - - Australia (2nd) 10. Sweden (S2)(1st) D - - L 11. Sweden (S2)'2nd) L L 12. Sweden (S2) (ET) D - - L Edited August 15, 2023 by Athenayama Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Koorifuu 858 Posted August 15, 2023 Of course I mess up the first time I overthink my strategies. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
