UEFA EURO 24 Official Fantasy game

[Bunbukuchagama]

50 minutes ago, Ryoshishokunin said:

Probably red card worthy, in that case, which always seemed like piling on to me given that a penalty kick is so good.

Well, penalty kick is good, but it still isn't an automatic goal. Red card seems to be a reasonable measure in such a situation.

[Koorifuu]

16 hours ago, Asapedroryu said:

Well, go watch the Uefa Cup 2014 penalty shoot out and see what happens when corrupt/sold referees don't enforce the rule.

The image of Beto saving those PKs almost halfway between the goal and the PK spot is burnt into my brain. The kickers almost could've lobbed him.

Edited June 26, 2024 by Koorifuu

[Asapedroryu]

Time to see if Cristiano as captain can save what has been a very rubbish MD3.

[Bunbukuchagama]

2 hours ago, Koorifuu said:

The image of Beto saving those PKs almost halfway between the goal and the PK spot is burnt into my brain. The kickers almost could've lobbed him.

That was the other extreme. Now, they punish a single tiny step while the kicker plays a stop-and-go game to a ridiculous degree. Have you ever seen a penalty goal annulled because of a full stop by the kicker?

[Asapedroryu]

12 minutes ago, Bunbukuchagama said:

That was the other extreme. Now, they punish a single tiny step while the kicker plays a stop-and-go game to a ridiculous degree. Have you ever seen a penalty goal annulled because of a full stop by the kicker?

Yes, if the kicker stops moving completly it has to repeat the penalty. Have seen that happening a few times.

[Jakusotsu]

13 minutes ago, Asapedroryu said:

Yes, if the kicker stops moving completly it has to repeat the penalty. Have seen that happening a few times.

I'd rather cancel the penalty kick. Chance wasted.

[Bunbukuchagama]

12 minutes ago, Jakusotsu said:

I'd rather cancel the penalty kick. Chance wasted.

Agreed. It's not a 50-50 situation (more like 80-20 although I have no exact numbers). The kicker doesn't risk that much - and it leads to abuse, as we can see.

[Asapedroryu]

I have personally apologized to Lukaku for removing him from captain and from the team all together. He would have given me 4 points, which is 100% more his replacement gave....

[Jakusotsu]

It's like Belgian beer - expectations and regrets

[Athenayama]

Standings after Round 3 :

And the round 3 was tricky indeed as the mediocre scores confirmed it. I didn't check the details of all teams but the two main reasons are the low scores in the actual games (goals and assists bring most of the points) and the fact that many picked players didn't play.

In our fantasy Pitinosato is our new leader ! Spytoneryu comes back in the top 3 after being there in round 1 already. Athenayama completes the podium.
Needless to say  that the gaps are very small. Things are becoming a little difficult from #13 onwards. Next round will be crucial for them.

		Player	Round 1	Round 2	Round 3		TOTAL
	1	Pitinosato	53	83	48		184
	2	Spytoneryu	65	64	50		179
	3	Athenayama	65	72	38		175
	4	Joputosu	65	60	48		173
	5	Asapedroryu	51	79	42		172
	6	Pandaazuma	57	68	46		171
	7	Bunbukuchagama	33	84	53		170
	8	Chelseayama	41	94	26		161
	9	chishafuwaku	47	53	51		151
	10	Tibozuka	54	61	35		150
	11	Jejima	60	43	44		147
	11	Lordshamrockyama	54	70	23		147
	13	Kimyama	58	41	35		134
	14	Jarayama	40	53	36		129
	15	Achiyama	47	44	36		127
	16	Djodjoyoshi	42	30	31		103

In the movers, Spytonery and chishafuwaku had the biggest progression in ranks (+3) the former becoming #2 and the latter entering the top 10.  Chelseayama is playing yo-yo losing 5 ranks this round after climbing 11 in the previous one.
Fun fact, @Pandaazuma is the only one who didn't move at all right from the start. 6th is his rank in all rounds ! Probably he is waiting the knock out stages as all the big teams in the EURO to perform in full throttle.

		+/-
	Pitinosato	+1
	Spytoneryu	+3
	Athenayama	-2
	Joputosu	+2
	Asapedroryu	-1
	Pandaazuma	=
	Bunbukuchagama	+2
	Chelseayama	-5
	chishafuwaku	+3
	Tibozuka	=
	Jejima	=
	Lordshamrockyama	-3
	Kimyama	=
	Jarayama	=
	Achiyama	=
	Djodjoyoshi	=

Edited June 27, 2024 by Athenayama

[Athenayama]

Do not forget you have 2 wildcards. Use them wisely. They could be the key to final victory !

[Bunbukuchagama]

5 hours ago, Jakusotsu said:

It's like Belgian beer - expectations and regrets

I regret nothing.

[Athenayama]

Standings after Round of 16 :

Round of 16 brought us several changes. First of all we have a new leader. Joputosu performs the best score of the round (an impressive one) and is now on top of the standings with a 9 points gap from the new second Bunbukuchagama. Our previous leader, Pitinosato, completes the top 3. 
10 players achieved their personal best score in this round. A competitive one !
It won't be easy for the players who are not in the 200 points yet to be able to catch up but you never know. Next round will probably be decisive for that.

		PLAYER	Round 1	Round 2	Round 3	Round of 16		TOTAL
	1	Joputosu	65	60	48	92		265
	2	Bunbukuchagama	33	84	53	86		256
	3	Pitinosato	53	83	48	70		254
	4	Asapedroryu	51	79	42	81		253
	5	Athenayama	65	72	38	77		252
	6	Lordshamrockyama	54	70	23	89		236
	7	Chelseayama	41	94	26	74		235
	8	Pandaazuma	57	68	46	59		230
	9	chishafuwaku	47	53	51	74		225
	10	Spytoneryu	65	64	50	43		222
	11	Kimyama	58	41	35	86		220
	11	Tibozuka	54	61	35	67		217
	13	Jejima	60	43	44	48		195
	14	Jarayama	40	53	36	61		190
	15	Djodjoyoshi	42	30	31	73		176
	16	Achiyama	47	44	36	46		173

Bunbukuchagama has the best progression (+5) with Lordshamrockyama (+5).
Spytoneryu lost a lot of ground (-8).
Everyone saw their position change upwards or downwards except chishafuwaku.

		+/-
	Joputosu	+3
	Bunbukuchagama	+5
	Pitinosato	-2
	Asapedroryu	+1
	Athenayama	-2
	Lordshamrockyama	+5
	Chelseayama	+1
	Pandaazuma	-2
	chishafuwaku	=
	Spytoneryu	-8
	Kimyama	+2
	Tibozuka	-2
	Jejima	-2
	Jarayama	+1
	Djodjoyoshi	+1
	Achiyama	-1

3 rounds left and as the (real) teams get fewer the choices of players will also be reduced. In my opinion, the quarterfinals will be crucial to increase or reduce the gaps between the players.  Choose wisely !

Good luck to all.

 

Edited July 3, 2024 by Athenayama

[Pitinosato]

Now it really gets going 

[Pitinosato]

Hi,

why am I not able to sub out a player who is suspended for the next Game ???

That doesn't make any sense

[Athenayama]

33 minutes ago, Pitinosato said:

Hi,

why am I not able to sub out a player who is suspended for the next Game ???

That doesn't make any sense

You mean Carvajal I guess?

You should be able to do it normally. Have you tried again? Let me go and check.

[Athenayama]

Ok, there is nothing in the rules that prevents you from doing that. You should be able to sub him. Try again !

[Athenayama]

Tell me what you're seeing when you click on the "make subs" in "my team" menu.

Edited July 6, 2024 by Athenayama

[Pitinosato]

It's not that important (only 1 Point difference), but it would be intresting to know why

I think "technical reasons"

I wrote an Email to the support, but I don't expect them to answer

He is "grey", the button to sub out is not active

See screenshots:

[Pitinosato]

[Athenayama]

I read again the rules, I missed it the first time.
As per rules you cannot sub  a player that has been sent off ! Sorry.

 

 

"Between matchdays, you can make as many subs within your squad as you like.

After all matches on a single day have finished and before the next matches within that matchday kick off, you can:

• Sub out a maximum of 4 players (unless they've been sent off), and replace them with any of your subs whose teams are yet to play within the matchday. Any players you sub out will score 0 points for that matchday.

• Change your captain to another player from your squad whose team are yet to play. Your original captain’s double-points bonus will be lost, and your new captain's score for that matchday will be doubled."

 

[Pitinosato]

Thanks, I missed it also in the rules

Good luck !

[Asapedroryu]

Yeah, they have that rule of not being able to replace someone that had a red card. At least he scored 2 points. Playing the same game on champions league you sometimes can get negative points.

[Achiyama]

On 03/07/2024 at 05:22, Athenayama said:

Standings after Round of 16 :

Round of 16 brought us several changes. First of all we have a new leader. Joputosu performs the best score of the round (an impressive one) and is now on top of the standings with a 9 points gap from the new second Bunbukuchagama. Our previous leader, Pitinosato, completes the top 3. 
10 players achieved their personal best score in this round. A competitive one !
It won't be easy for the players who are not in the 200 points yet to be able to catch up but you never know. Next round will probably be decisive for that.

		PLAYER	Round 1	Round 2	Round 3	Round of 16		TOTAL
	1	Joputosu	65	60	48	92		265
	2	Bunbukuchagama	33	84	53	86		256
	3	Pitinosato	53	83	48	70		254
	4	Asapedroryu	51	79	42	81		253
	5	Athenayama	65	72	38	77		252
	6	Lordshamrockyama	54	70	23	89		236
	7	Chelseayama	41	94	26	74		235
	8	Pandaazuma	57	68	46	59		230
	9	chishafuwaku	47	53	51	74		225
	10	Spytoneryu	65	64	50	43		222
	11	Kimyama	58	41	35	86		220
	11	Tibozuka	54	61	35	67		217
	13	Jejima	60	43	44	48		195
	14	Jarayama	40	53	36	61		190
	15	Djodjoyoshi	42	30	31	73		176
	16	Achiyama	47	44	36	46		173

Bunbukuchagama has the best progression (+5) with Lordshamrockyama (+5).
Spytoneryu lost a lot of ground (-8).
Everyone saw their position change upwards or downwards except chishafuwaku.

		+/-
	Joputosu	+3
	Bunbukuchagama	+5
	Pitinosato	-2
	Asapedroryu	+1
	Athenayama	-2
	Lordshamrockyama	+5
	Chelseayama	+1
	Pandaazuma	-2
	chishafuwaku	=
	Spytoneryu	-8
	Kimyama	+2
	Tibozuka	-2
	Jejima	-2
	Jarayama	+1
	Djodjoyoshi	+1
	Achiyama	-1

3 rounds left and as the (real) teams get fewer the choices of players will also be reduced. In my opinion, the quarterfinals will be crucial to increase or reduce the gaps between the players.  Choose wisely !

Good luck to all.

 

You can remove my name from the list, because I couldn't access my team and didn't have the opportunity to manage my team!

[Athenayama]

6 hours ago, Achiyama said:

You can remove my name from the list, because I couldn't access my team and didn't have the opportunity to manage my team!

Remark noted but I'll still keep you on the list cause I like the color.

Shame that you couldn't access your team though. You could without problem in previous games. And everyone else  who participates didn't mention any problem.

I still can't explain what happened.