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KCXV
1 Switzerland 30
2 Greece 23
3 Jamaica 20
4 Argentina 18
5 South Africa 18
6 Paraguay 15
7 Slovakia 15
8 Germany 12
9 Denmark 12
10 Iran 12
11 Scotland 11
12 Saudi Arabia 11
13 Spain 9
14 UAE 8
15 Nigeria 7
Most sides have completed 10 or 11 matches. I'm not 100% about this table, but its pretty close.
Switzerland have been unstoppable. No one has come close to matching them yet. Since their shock 2-0 defeat to the UAE they've scored 31 goals, only letting in 2 in 10 matches, winnings all 10. Pretty frustrating watching this tbh. Assmaster and Cole just can't seem to stop raining in the goals.
Greece have been in good touch, and had been keeping in touch with Switzerland until they were undone by South Africa. Still M. Denyer at the moment has been in fantastic goal scoring form. They have a game in hand on the Swiss, but will surely be hard pressed to challenge for the Minor Premiership.
Jamaica were slow out of the blocks but made good progress until they lost to Germany. Have not enjoyed the form of Greece and Switzerland, yet, are still the third best side running. Will need Bobbins Henry to start taking control of he midfield instead of continually hitting the post.
Argentina are in excellent touch. The goals from Gabriel Batistuta have been invaluable, and have lead them to thrilling come from behind wins against Slovakia and Denmark. However, they've failed to challenge the top sides. The inspirational team theme song of Aerosmith's classic
I don't want to miss a thing, or whatever its called, seems to have also inspired the side. If Aerosmith continues to fire out the hits, then I'm sure Argentina have got plenty of goals left in them.
South Africa stunned Greece and Jamaica, whilst they got hammered by Switzerland. Being competitive against these sides is always useful. They're achieving this. Surely they've done enough to secure an important top 6 spot with some easier matches still to come.
After losing they're opening 3 games,
Slovakia have won 5 of their past 7. Ujlacky has been inspirational in defence, and his skills at the back can only help but stregnthen their playoff claims. Could have been even better but some awful keeping costing them all 3 points against Argentina
Germany have been a real mixed bag. But the 2-0 win over Jamaica looks like a turning point for them. Spurred on my Christain Jancker's goals, they look set to cause havoc among the top sides.
Denmark have been up, down, up and then down some more. Beat Germany 2-1, but the Copenhagen Calamity against Argentina hurt them. Peter Schmeichel has been inspirational in goal, if he can inspire this side, Denmark may make the playoffs yet. Denmark must be praised for not receiving a single booking so deep into the tournament.
Iran have been on the end of masive hidings. They have the worst for and against in the competition, yet have done enough to find themselves in the top 10 for now. Daei has been inspirational. A side who've had no problems creating chances, they've just been let down by the finishing.
Scotland, have only taken 1 point from the last 12, and are sliding fast after finding themselves 7th. Colin Hendry's defending has been as stoic as ever, although some have critisised whether the team is living up to their Braveheart label. Must start winning. FFS
After topping the table after 3 rounds with 3 wins,
Saudi Arabia have drawn 2, and lost 5 of their last 7 matches. Its been a horror run, when they had promised so much. Despite the passionate support of the Snake Charmers, affectionately now known as the
Charmy Army, they've been unable to arrest this shocking slump. If the Charmy Army can charm up a storm, perhaps it'll lift them to better things. Lets hope so. We love the Charmy Army.
The Konami Cup champions,
Spain, have been sh*thouse. If they start scoring goals, they may scrap into the playoffs.
UAE come from behind win over Scotland breifly moved them back into the top 10, but since those heroics from Muhammed the 'human jihad' as the fans refer to him, there has been little to cheer about. more wins are needed from the battles out of dubai, but few expect much to happen here.
After entering the cup as finalists last time,
Nigeria have only 1 win in 10. Its more or less a case of win win win win to make the playoffs. Given the poor form of Babangida, I doubt this will happen this time around.
