Denmark obviously had to win over Sweden, and Portugal also had to win over Hungary. My scorelines weren't right, but the picks definitely were. I also underestimated either how good Serbia is or how shitty Romania is, but I did say that the Serbs wouldn't have a problem with them (and at 5-0, they didn't).
Unfortunately, I banked against German efficiency, and they proved me wrong. The Germans held out with 10 men against Russia to pull out the 1-0 win, so although I got the scoreline right, it went the wrong way. I also got nailed with the England match, but that'll happen when red cards to keepers abound. Ukraine got a serious favor done for them, as they didn't deserve it AT ALL. Croatia, best of luck to you. I also seem to have a nasty habit of betting against world football superpowers, because Czech Republic got it done against Poland. I guess I underestimated them too, since their team has been so shitty lately. And last but not least, I also underestimated Belgium. I had them getting beaten by Turkey, but I forgot that they too are rising in the world football heirarchy. A couple more clinical strikers and they will be set. They also need Vincent Kompany.
I fucked up, but not badly. The next set of picks will be for all the marbles: that final WCQ on Wednesday that decides, once and for all, who is booking their place in South Africa. It's not the end-all be-all because there is still a playoff system, but it's pretty indicative of form. How interesting the playoffs will be with France, Russia, Ireland, Portugal, and a bunch of others in that group. Could end up being better than the actual Cup.
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