Portugal: 7up v North Korea: Coke Zero
21/06/10 02:14
Rampant Portuguese thrash North Korea 7 Zip
Finally we have a proper scoreline to make a statement to the other competition contenders. Not only did Portugal destroy NKDPR they managed to get six players on the score sheet despite it only being 1-0 at half time. Even Ronaldo got his first of the cup although the control of the ball in the build up was far from textbook.
This game was followed by Chile v Switzerland which was a more sedate affair certainly on the score sheet as the South Americans managed to break down the resolute Swiss defence with their tiny army knives, with a head from Mark Gonzalez to take the three points, top the group and see them through to the Knockouts.
We were treated to a mini masterclass from the Spanish as they showed a real return to form. They looked like a completely different that lost to Switzerland and it was David Villa was the star of the show knocking in two fine goals but didn't manage to take home the match ball as it put his penalty agonisingly wide, maybe he thought he'd leave FIFA to keep (or burn) all those sodding Jabulanis!
And so to the Footcall league...Paul hangs on to the lead but he's feeling the heat from the quality predictors of Dean Smith and Jon Hill. Leanne keeps moving up and Harry Whitehouse is looking solid in 8th. Cool Dave Billington, Jamie & Ian and Reggie the Rooter showing some form. Ms Hawkins collects yet another 3 and I must warn you all that she is taking Footcall 2010 very very seriously! Darren "I was in last 6 days ago" Arscott is now unbelievably in 24th and would you believe after collecting 18 one pointers finally Colin Jessop got his first 3, nice one Col! Chris & Nick had a good day as did Russ "The Gladiator" Morris! Baby Steven scored another red square, so did David Blakeman and a lovely honeymoon present for Steve Cowland who also collected a 3. My eyes don't deceive me, but yes, Gavin Day also managed to pick the right score for Spain, so did Adam Billington and so did I, which is a true miracle. Kevzoe and finally Dan Wizbits Mackenzie (first three) did well, both picking up 4 points today. Let's give some high fives to Simon Clark and Kate Blake for their five-fer pointers today!
I should mention at this point that Nick D'Avanzo had predicted 6-0 to Portugal and would have been jubilant for about 2 minutes before Tiago knocked in the seventh and spoil the Footcall prediction of the year. My brother Simon is all adrift on his own in 113th really securing that place his own.
The title of player of the day, or should I say players of the day must go to Jill "Hotshot" Fuller and none other than Christine "not really feline fine but happy with her results" Jenner! Both managed to pull in a massive 7 points today to see them bounding up the table. You know I'm thrilled for the Chelsea supporting glory hunters, haven't they won enough for one year? ;-) Come on the GLW, keep picking up those points... Apple launch their new iPhone on Thursday!
Tomorrow sees the return of that unified nation that struggles on through adversity no matter what problem stands in their way, yes I'm talking about France! Can they beat South Africa? Will Mexico and Uruguay play for a draw? Will the French start one mass UFC type brawl seeing the players all pile on the manager like it's a giant game of British Bulldog? Who knows?
That's all folks!
Dj