World Cup round up
It is never fun watching the World Cup without having a mini punt on the match. Was watching the Australia vs Japan match which just concluded 3-1 in favour of the Aussies. Prior to the match, I had a small bet on the Aussies to win on the basis that they were the stronger side in my opinion. As I was watching the match, I found myself strangely wanting Japan to whack in a couple of goals and win.
It was one of those rare moments where I felt compelled to go against my bet. Maybe as an Asian, I was secretly hoping that one of the Asian teams would put on a respectable showing rather than head home with 3 defeats and nothing to show for. But then again, I won't be supporting Saudi Arabia or Iran though. Weird feelings.
It's been a mixed tournament so far for me, thanks to the Aussies' 3 goals in the last 7 mins, I've managed to put myself in the black.
Germany 4 Costa Rica 2
Apparently the German side was better than the disaster they were made out to be. Took Costa Rica on the handicap and lost.
Poland 0 Ecuador 2
Thought the Polish would demonstrate some European pedigree, but they were shit. Useless!!! Pui!
England 1 Paraguay 0
The typical soccer fan would have some feelings attached to the English national side thanks to the English premiership, but seriously England were dreadful. They might have won me some money, but it was painful to watch.
Sweden 0 Trinidad and Tobago 0
Singapore's first ever referee in the WC, and it was a disaster for me. The biggest bet of the tournament so far for me, and Sweden were no good for even 1 goal. Disgusting.
Argentina 2 Ivory Coast 1
3am match which I didn't catch, and I heard it was good. Recouped some of my losses with Argentina.
Serbia & Montenegro 0 Holland 1
Huge bet on Holland. Glad they didn't disappoint, though looking at their performance, I'm wondering what more we can expect from them.
Mexico 3 Iran 1
On a roll! Actually Iran played better than expected. I had really expected them to be as dreadful as England's showing against Paraguay in the second half, but they did play ok. Mexico good value for money.
Angola 0 Portugal 1
Pui. Whacked huge on Portugal to win by a comfortable margin, but they only had 1 goal to show for! Fucked up! Back in the red.
Australia 3 Japan 1
Back in the black, but mixed feelings. I really wanted Japan to do well! Head over the heart this time, I've always been a heart person, the next time something like this comes up, I'll abstain.
I'll make sure I'll abstain Brazil vs Japan too. While I'm sure it'll be a Brazilian sweep, I'll be secretly hoping Japan pull off some stunts, but looking at the team, it seems unlikely.
Alright, time to prepare for the USA vs Czech! Go Czech! =)
It was one of those rare moments where I felt compelled to go against my bet. Maybe as an Asian, I was secretly hoping that one of the Asian teams would put on a respectable showing rather than head home with 3 defeats and nothing to show for. But then again, I won't be supporting Saudi Arabia or Iran though. Weird feelings.
It's been a mixed tournament so far for me, thanks to the Aussies' 3 goals in the last 7 mins, I've managed to put myself in the black.
Germany 4 Costa Rica 2
Apparently the German side was better than the disaster they were made out to be. Took Costa Rica on the handicap and lost.
Poland 0 Ecuador 2
Thought the Polish would demonstrate some European pedigree, but they were shit. Useless!!! Pui!
England 1 Paraguay 0
The typical soccer fan would have some feelings attached to the English national side thanks to the English premiership, but seriously England were dreadful. They might have won me some money, but it was painful to watch.
Sweden 0 Trinidad and Tobago 0
Singapore's first ever referee in the WC, and it was a disaster for me. The biggest bet of the tournament so far for me, and Sweden were no good for even 1 goal. Disgusting.
Argentina 2 Ivory Coast 1
3am match which I didn't catch, and I heard it was good. Recouped some of my losses with Argentina.
Serbia & Montenegro 0 Holland 1
Huge bet on Holland. Glad they didn't disappoint, though looking at their performance, I'm wondering what more we can expect from them.
Mexico 3 Iran 1
On a roll! Actually Iran played better than expected. I had really expected them to be as dreadful as England's showing against Paraguay in the second half, but they did play ok. Mexico good value for money.
Angola 0 Portugal 1
Pui. Whacked huge on Portugal to win by a comfortable margin, but they only had 1 goal to show for! Fucked up! Back in the red.
Australia 3 Japan 1
Back in the black, but mixed feelings. I really wanted Japan to do well! Head over the heart this time, I've always been a heart person, the next time something like this comes up, I'll abstain.
I'll make sure I'll abstain Brazil vs Japan too. While I'm sure it'll be a Brazilian sweep, I'll be secretly hoping Japan pull off some stunts, but looking at the team, it seems unlikely.
Alright, time to prepare for the USA vs Czech! Go Czech! =)