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jcgamer107
06/13/18 6:39:04 AM
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Just in time for Russia 2018!!

So after trying and failing to qualify with about 15 different teams in the last month or so, I finally got back to the World Cup with fucking Lithuania. I figured, with the steep level of competition in European qualifying, that this would be a quick out, but after struggling through the first half of the campaign with 4 draws and a loss, I won 4 of my last 5 matches to reach the playoff vs Belgium, where I miraculously won the home/away series 2-1. It was as if all the karma I've saved up getting fucked over by this game was all at once paid back to me, lol.

For those who don't know, I've been gradually attempting to qualify with every nation (203 in total) in 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil for PS3 since the game first came out, on Legendary, which is the hardest difficulty. The new 2018 World Cup add-on for FIFA 18 disappointingly doesn't include all FIFA nations, instead adding only the teams who qualified for this year's World Cup, plus the international squads already included in the main game (so there's only 50 or so total). Additionally there's not even a qualification mode (wtf!), so I'm still plodding on with the last World Cup edition.

Shoutouts to GaryOak151 for initially starting this challenge with the 2010 edition of the game.

Here's a (mostly sad) rundown of my qualification history up to this point:

(FIFA World Ranking at time of qualification in parenthesis)
Bold = qualified for World Cup
Italics = current campaign

Afghanistan (129) - Failed to Qualify, 1st Round, 0-2 aggregate vs Palestine
Angola (138) - Failed to Qualify, 2nd Round
Argentina (2) - Failed to Qualify, 7th Place, 15pts
Azerbaijan (139) - Failed to Qualify, 4th Place, 13pts
Bahamas (186) - Failed to Qualify, 3rd Round, Last Place, 3pts
Bangladesh (165) - Failed to Qualify, 3rd Round, 3rd Place
Barbados (143) - Failed to Qualify, 2nd Round, 2nd Place, 11pts
Belarus (79) - Failed to Qualify, Last Place, 4pts
Belgium (12) - Failed to Qualify, 5th Place, 11pts
Belize (167) - Failed to Qualify, 2nd Round, Last Place, 3pts
Benin (83) - Failed to Qualify, 3rd Round, 0-3 aggregate vs Egypt
Bolivia (82) - Failed to Qualify
Bosnia and Herzegovina (25) - Failed to Qualify, 3rd Place, 13pts
Botswana (91) - Failed to Qualify, 2nd Round, 3rd Place, 7pts
Burundi (125) - Failed to Qualify, 1st Round, 1-2 aggregate vs Lesotho
Cambodia (175) - Failed to Qualify, 2nd Round, 1-5 aggregate vs China
Canada (110) - Failed to Qualify, 2nd Round, 2nd place, 8pts
Chile (14) - Failed to Qualify, 7th Place, 18 pts
China (97) - Group Stage, 3rd Place, 4pts, 3 GF, 2 GA
Comoros (174) - Failed to Qualify, 2nd Round, Last Place, 1pts
Congo DR (41) - Failed to Qualify, 2nd Round
Costa Rica (25) - Failed to Qualify, 3rd Round, 3rd Place, 9pts
Cyprus (130) - Failed to Qualify, Last Place, 4pts
England (11) - Failed to Qualify, 4th Place, 13pts
Eritrea (200) - Failed to Qualify, 1st Round, 2-3 aggregate vs Rwanda
Ethiopia (145) - Failed to Qualify, 1st Round, 0-1 aggregate vs Somalia
Faroe Islands (103) - Failed to Qualify, 5th Place, 9 pts
Gambia (175) - Failed to Qualify, 2nd Round
Germany (1) - Group Stage, 3rd Place, 4pts, 1 GF, 2 GA
Ghana (51) - Failed to Qualify, 3rd Round, 0-28 aggregate vs Ivory Coast
Guatemala (91) - Failed to Qualify, 3rd Round, 3rd Place, 5pts
Guyana (153) - Failed to Qualify, 2nd Round, Last Place, 4pts
Haiti (74) - Failed to Qualify, 2nd Round, 3rd Place
Iceland (34) - Failed to Qualify, 5th Place, 7pts
Indonesia (187) - Failed to Qualify, 3rd Round, Last Place, 3pts`
Iran (36) - Failed to Qualify, 4th Round, 4th Place, 9pts
Iraq (119) - Group Stage, Last Place, 0 pts, 3 GF, 10 GA
Israel (99) - Failed to Qualify
Italy (11) - Failed to Qualify, 3rd Place, 14 pts
Ivory Coast (22) - Failed to Qualify, 2nd Place
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jcgamer107
06/13/18 6:40:55 AM
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Jordan (118) - Failed to Qualify, 4th Round, Last Place
Kenya (74) - Failed to Qualify, 2nd Round
Kyrgyzstan (75) - Failed to Qualify, 2nd Round, 3-5 aggregate vs Uzbekistan
Lebanon (125) - Failed to Qualify, 3rd Round, Last Place, 3pts
Liberia (151) - Failed to Qualify, 2nd Round
Libya (78) - Failed to Qualify, 2nd Round, Last Place, 8pts
Lithuania (126) - QUALIFIED
Luxembourg (129) - Failed to Qualify, Last Place, 4pts
Macau (203) - Failed to Qualify, 1st Round, 2-3 aggregate vs Vietnam
Macedonia (139) - Failed to Qualify, Last Place
Malaysia (170) - Failed to Qualify, 1st Round, 2-2 aggregate vs Chinese Taipei (1-2 on away goals)
Maldives (140) - Failed to Qualify, 2nd Round, 1-3 aggregate vs Iran
Malta (166) - Failed to Qualify
Moldova (105) - Failed to Qualify, 5th Place, 7pts
Mongolia - Failed to Qualify, 2nd Round, 1-6 aggregate vs Oman
Morocco (82) - Failed to Qualify, 2nd Round, 2nd Place, 13pts
Mozambique (109) - Failed to Qualify, 2nd Round, 2nd Place, 8pts
Myanmar (158) - Failed to Qualify, 1st Round, 0-1 aggregate vs Mongolia
New Caledonia (153) - Group Stage, Last Place, 1pt, 2 GF, 8 GA
Niger (108) - Failed to Qualify, 2nd Round, 2nd Place, 8pts
Nigeria (44) - Failed to Qualify, 3rd Round, 0-1 aggregate vs Congo
Northern Ireland (95) - Failed to Qualify, Last Place, 7pts
Pakistan (161) - Failed to Qualify, 1st Round, 1-1(2-3p) aggregate vs Bangladesh
Peru (17) - Failed to Qualify
Portugal (6) - Group Stage, 3rd Place, 3 pts, 1 GF, 5 GA
Puerto Rico (158) - Failed to Qualify, 3rd Round
Qatar (89) - Failed to Qualify, 4th Round, Last Place
Romania (15) - Failed to Qualify, 4th Place
Russia (31) - Failed to Qualify, 4th Place, 14pts
Rwanda (132) - Failed to Qualify, 2nd Round, 3rd place, 6pts
Sao Tome e Principe (167) - Failed to Qualify, 1st Round, 1-1(1-0 away goals) aggregate vs Congo
Scotland (59) - Failed to Qualify, 4th Place, 11pts
Senegal (30) - Group Stage, 3rd Place, 3 pts, 4 GF, 8 GA
Seychelles (173) - Failed to Qualify, 1st Round, 1-2 aggregate vs Kenya
Singapore (172) - Failed to Qualify, 3rd Round, 3rd Place, 7pts
Slovenia (47) - Failed to Qualify, Last Place, 9pts
South Korea (69) - Group Stage, Last Place, 0pts
St. Kitts and Nevis (112) - Failed to Qualify, 2nd Round, 3rd Place, 7pts
St. Vincent and the Grenadines - Failed to Qualify, 2nd Round, 2nd Place, 11pts
Sudan (127) - Failed to Qualify, 2nd Round
Suriname (136) - Failed to Qualify, 3rd Round, Last Place, 1pts
Sweden (23) - Failed to Qualify, 4th Place, 15pts
Syria (151) - Failed to Qualify, 3rd Round, Last Place, 3pts
Tahiti (157) - Failed to Qualify, 2nd Round, Last place, 1pts
Thailand (159) - Failed to Qualify, 3rd Round, 3rd Place, 7pts
Tonga (194) - Failed to Qualify, 2nd Round, Last place, 1pts
Tunisia (31) - Failed to Qualify, 2nd Round, 2nd Place, 10pts
Turkmenistan (156) - Failed to Qualify, 2nd Round, 0-3 aggregate vs Indonesia
Uganda (82) - Failed to Qualify, 2nd Round, 2nd place, 11pts
Uruguay (17) - Failed to Qualify, Intercontinental playoff, 2-2 aggregate vs Iran (1-2 on away goals)
Uzbekistan (61) - Failed to Qualify, 3rd Round, 3rd place, 7pts
Vanuatu (181) - Failed to Qualify, 2nd Round, 3rd place, 3pts
Wales (13) - Failed to Qualify

Qualification Rate = 8 / 93 attempts = 8.602%

This marks the 2nd time I have qualified with a nation who has never made it to a World Cup irl, after New Caledonia.

Initially my goal was a 20% qualification rate, but that seems unlikely, so now I'm just hoping to have qualified with 32 teams when it's all said and done, so that I've at least wound up with the irl ratio.

I've still never gotten out of the group stage, and likely won't again here, but I'm pretty pumped to have even qualified.
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jcgamer107
06/13/18 6:49:17 AM
#3:


Here's a rundown of my qualification campaign, and then I'll reveal the World Cup groups:

Lithuania was in Group G in UEFA qualifying for the 2014 cycle, which, fortunately for me, is probably the easiest European group.

Group G
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Greece
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Slovakia

Despite a lower degree of difficulty, I previously was unable to even finish 2nd in this group with Bosnia & Herzegovina (got 3rd with 13 points), so my expectations were very low.

Match 1
Lithuania 1, Slovakia 1
Started the campaign decently enough, matching Lithuania's real-life result of drawing Slovakia 1-1 at home. Also, annoyingly, like the real match, I scored first and had the lead late, before conceding an equalizer.

Latvia 2, Greece 1
Liechtenstein 1, Bosnia-Herzegovina 0

Group G
Latvia - 3pts, +1 GD (2 goals scored)
Liechtenstein - 3pts, +1 GD (1 goal scored)
Slovakia - 1pt, 0 GD (1 goal scored)
Lithuania - 1pt, 0 GD (1 goal scored)
Greece - 0pts, -1 GD (1 goal scored)
Bosnia-Herzegovina, 0pts, -1 GD (0 goals scored)

So, right off the bat this group made no fucking sense. Basically, as you'll see, what the game did was rubberband everyone extremely hard so no that no one played consistantly well and got too big of a lead in the group table. This is essentially what allowed me to qualify, as I did not start very well.

Match 2
Greece 3, Lithuania 0
Flat out got spanked @Greece, though this was the only match that completely got away from me.

Bosnia-Herzegovina 5, Latvia 1
Slovakia 3, Liechtenstein 0

Suddenly the other teams are playing how you'd expect...

Group G
Slovakia - 4pts, +3 GD
Bosnia-Herzegovina - 3pts, +3 GD
Greece - 3pts, +2 GD
Liechtenstein - 3pts, -2 GD
Latvia - 3pts, -3 GD
Lithuania - 1pt, -3 GD

So, bottom of the standings early on, but the group, as it would remain the entire campaign, was a clusterfuck.

Match 3
Liechtenstein 1, Lithuania 1
Really annoying draw here as I once again had the lead before conceding, against a team I really should have beaten.

Greece 2, Bosnia-Herzegovina 1
Slovakia 2, Latvia 0

Group G
Slovakia - 7pts, +5 GD
Greece - 6pts, +3 GD
Liechtenstein - 4pts, -2 GD
Bosnia-Herzegovina - 3pts, +2 GD
Latvia - 3pts, -5 GD
Lithuania - 2pts, -3 GD

So, unfortunately missed a good chance to jump up into the middle of the group there, but no one's pulling away.

Match 4
Bosnia-Herzegovina 1, Lithuania 1
This I considered a good draw, in a match I very much could have lost, where the opponent scored first.

Latvia 3, Liechtenstein 0
Slovakia 1, Greece 1

Group G
Slovakia - 8pts, +5 GD
Greece - 7pts, +3 GD
Latvia - 6pts, -2 GD
Bosnia-Herzegovina - 4pts, +2 GD
Liechtenstein - 4pts, -5 GD
Lithuania - 3pts, -3 GD

Still in last, lol, but I'm biding my time, compressing the springboard which will soon vault me towards the top...
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jcgamer107
06/13/18 6:54:07 AM
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Match 5
Slovakia 1, Lithuania 1
UGH. Yet again, I took the lead on Slovakia, this time with a rather tasty free kick:

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What a boot. Very annoying to concede another equalizer, though. This marked 3 matches in which I had the lead that ended in a draw.

Bosnia-Herzegovina 1, Greece 1
Liechtenstein 1, Latvia 0

Group G
Slovakia - 9pts, +5 GD
Greece - 8pts, +3 GD
Liecthenstein - 7pts, -4 GD
Latvia - 6pts, -3 GD
Bosnia-Herzegovina - 5pts, +2 GD
Lithuania - 4pts, -3 GD

What a nice group! 9-8-7-6-5-4. Very nice of the game to line it up for me like that. Though I've yet to win a match, all my draws have helped prevent other teams from accruing too many points. At this point (Monday night) I stopped and left the rest of the matches for today, knowing that, though my chances of actually winning enough matches were slim, top of the group was still very much within reach.

Match 6
Lithuania 2, Greece 1
HOW 'BOUT THAT EY??? A win vs a better Greece team when I absolutely had to have it. Also, another highlight - a pretty nice scissor kick on the volley:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QktA3fj63QY" data-time="


I haven't been scoring a ton, but about half my goals have been absolute crackers.

Latvia 1, Bosnia-Herzegovina 1
Liechtenstein 1, Slovakia 1

Group G
Slovakia - 10pts, +5 GD
Greece - 8pts, +2 GD
Liechtenstein - 8pts, -4 GD
Lithuania - 7pts, -2 GD
Latvia - 7pts, -3 GD
Bosnia-Herzegovina - 6pts, +2 GD

Finally out of the cellar! Bosnia-Herzegovina is now, comedically, last place, despite having a positive goal difference, lol.

Match 7
Latvia 1, Lithuania 0
Really dangerous setback here - this loss basically put me in must-win mode for the rest of the group stage.

Bosnia-Herzegovina 0, Slovakia 0
Liechtenstein 1, Greece 0

Group G
Slovakia - 11pts, +5 GD
Liechtenstein - 11pts, -3 GD
Latvia - 10pts, -2 GD
Greece - 8pts, +1 GD
Bosnia-Herzegovina - 7pts, +2 GD
Lithuania - 7pts, -3 GD

Last place again, but the group continues to be a complete mess. Liechtenstein is somehow tied for most points in the group, having now beaten Greece and Bosnia-Herzegovina.

Match 8
Lithuania 2, Liechtenstein 1
Thankfully I got the chance to bounce back with Liechtenstein at home, but I almost blew it after taking the 1-0 lead, when Liechtenstein tied me in around the 70th minute. Fortunately I was able to score again not much later, keeping the campaign alive.

Greece 4, Latvia 1
Bosnia-Herzegovina 1, Slovakia 0

Okay so check this shit out:

Group G
Greece - 11pts, +4 GD (13 goals scored)
Slovakia - 11pts, +4 GD (9 goals scored)
Liechtenstein - 11pts, -4 GD
Bosnia-Herzegovina - 10pts, +3 GD
Lithuania - 10pts, -2 GD
Latvia - 10pts, -5 GD

Lmao, at this point this is the most extreme rubberbanding I've ever seen. I'm in 5th place and 1 point out of first, looolll. But hey, I need all the help I can get in this game, so I'll take it.
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jcgamer107
06/13/18 6:59:33 AM
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Match 9
Lithuania 2, Latvia 0
Really hitting my stride now, scoring 2 whole goals in a match, twice in a row! :O

Bosnia-Herzegovina 3, Liechtenstein 0
Greece 3, Slovakia 2

Group G
Greece - 14pts, +5 GD
Bosnia-Herzegovina - 13pts, +6 GD
Lithuania - 13pts, 0 GD
Slovakia - 11pts, +3 GD
Liechtenstein - 11pts, -7 GD
Latvia - 10pts, -7 GD

Finally, after all that, the best 2 teams are on top. I didn't get the draws I was looking for in the other games, which could have put me top of the group, but I would still clinch at least 2nd place and a probable playoff spot if I can win my last match...

Match 10
Lithuania 2, Bosnia-Herzegovina 0
After 60 minutes of tense, scoreless football, I finally made the breakthrough, (if I recall correctly) scoring on a header off the crossbar (it all kind of blurs together and I wasn't keeping track of anything because I thought I had no chance to qualify lol).

Bosnia-Herzegovina then really cranked up their attacking efforts, assaulting my net multiple times. They came this close to equalizing:

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Most of my team is playing out of their minds at this point, what a piece of goalkeeping. Shortly after, I drew a penalty, securing the win with a second goal.

Greece 1, Liechtenstein 0
Slovakia 1, Latvia 0

Group G (Final Standings)
Greece - 17pts, +6 GD
Lithuania - 16pts, +2 GD
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Slovakia - 14pts, +4 GD
Bosnia-Herzegovina - 13pts, +4 GD
Liechtenstein - 11pts, -8 GD
Latvia - 10pts, -8 GD

Ho. Lee. Cow did I peak at the exact right time. Hadn't been in the top 2 all campaign, hadn't had a positive goal difference all campaign, until the very last match. Shoutouts to Liechtenstein and Latvia for punching way above their weight to keep me in it - you da real MVPs. Feels so good.

UEFA Playoffs:
Czech Republic vs Sweden
France vs Ukraine
Lithuania vs Belgium
Russia vs Slovenia

Feels not so good. I suppose I had to face a strong team in the playoff, but Belgium was one of the best teams in Europe at the time. Still, this had the feel of a team of destiny - I had gotten so many lucky breaks up to this point that maybe, just maybe, I had a chance.

Home leg:
Lithuania 2, Belgium 1
TEAM OF DESTINY. In what I can only describe as an act of divine intervention, I beat Belgium. BTW I've been checking the game difficulty throughout the campaign to make sure it's still on Legendary because I can't believe any of this is happening. I can't even remember how I scored the two goals, except that one was probably a header. I do remember that I took the lead, allowed a goal, then took the lead again in around the 75th minute.

I thought Bosnia-Herzegovina's push to equalize late was scary - that was nothing compared to Belgium. They hit the post twice within about 5 seconds at one point, with my goalie practically standing on his head. It was seriously a miracle I wasn't scored on a 2nd time.

Still, even with this win, I was very nervous knowing I had to play at Belgium, and since they were able to get an away goal (the tiebreaker if the aggregate score is tied), I would likely need a draw. Beating them at home was impressive, but a draw on the road would be just as hard.

Czech Republic 2, Sweden 2
France 4, Ukraine 0
Russia 4, Slovenia 1
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jcgamer107
06/13/18 7:03:29 AM
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Away leg:
Lithuania 0, Belgium 0
Once again, Belgium threw everything at me to try and score, but thankfully the combination of my goalie & their inaccuracy kept the sheet clean. I almost scored a couple of times earlier on to give myself some wiggle room, but couldn't convert, making the match more and more tense as it went on. I was almost convinced, as we approached stoppage time, that Belgium would score and steal the bid from me just before the final whistle. My team was battered, bruised, exhausted, and significantly out-skilled, but we HELD ON. I'M GOIN' TO THE WORLD CUP WITH LITHUANIA BAYBEEEEEEEE LOOOOOOOOLLLL FUCK THIS STUPID-ASS GAME

Slovenia 2, Russia 2
Sweden 2, Czech Republic 2 (5-4p)
Ukraine 1, France 0

Aggregate scores:

Lithuania 2, Belgium 1
Russia 6, Slovenia 3
Sweden 4, Czech Republic 4 (Sweden qualifies on penalties, 5-4)
France 4, Ukraine 1

THE DRAW:

Group A
Brazil
Sweden
Honduras
Nigeria

Group B
Spain
Netherlands
Colombia
Iran

Group C
Argentina
Russia
South Africa
Australia

Group D
Oman
Mexico
England
Italy

Group E
Switzerland
Chile
France
Costa Rica

Group F
Uruguay
Greece
Japan
Ivory Coast

Group G
Germany
Lithuania
Egypt
USA

Group H
Croatia
Cameroon
Portugal
South Korea

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I basically took Portugal's irl spot in Group G, while Egypt replaced Ghana. Not thrilled about having to play Germany right off the bat, but I'm hoping Egypt and USA will be winnable matches. For now, just happy to be here!

Will either start the World Cup matches today or tomorrow. Very hype for this + the real World Cup! [despite no USA :( ]
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Corrik
06/13/18 7:37:38 AM
#7:


Finally JC!
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jcgamer107
06/14/18 2:28:32 AM
#8:


I'm entering the World Cup as a 2-star team (out of 5). Only Iran is worse, with 1.5 stars.

Group A
Honduras 2 (Izaguirre, Bengtson), Nigeria 0
Brazil 1 (Jonas), Sweden 1 (Toivonen)

Group B
Spain 2 (Juan Mata x2), Netherlands 1 (van Persie)
Colombia 1 (Martinez), Iran 1 (Shojaei)

Group C
Russia 1 (Kerzhakov), Argentina 0
South Africa 2 (Tshabalala x2), Australia 2 (Breciano x2)

Group D
Oman 2 (Al Hosani, Al Muqbali), Mexico 1 (Guardado)
England 2 (Jagielka, Lallana), Italy 1 (Rossi)

Group E
France 3 (Mnez x3), Costa Rica 0
Chile 2 (Suazo, Vidal), Switzerland 0

Group F
Uruguay 4 (Ramirez x2, Castro, Stuani), Greece 1 (Mitroglou)

The bizarre results continue, with Russia beating Argentina, Oman topping Mexico, and the most unrealistic result, England beating Italy (lul can you imagine).

Hopefully the continued unpredictibility bodes well for me...

Group G - Match 1: Germany vs Lithuania
Arena Fonte Nova, Salvador

Form: +1
Fun fact: this is the stadium where I watched Belgium beat the US.

Turned the half length up to 6 mintues from 5 for the group stage.

2' I had an early chance with a solo run in on goal, but Neuer charged and made a point-blank save
17' GERMANY GOAL (T. Mueller) - Mueller hits it rather tamely from the edge of the box, but my goalie kind of slowly falls towards it as it rolled into the bottom corner when someone more adept may have made a diving save.
Halftime: Germany 1, Lithuania 0
Fahk. I had two shots blocked by defenders in their box just before half time. Feels like I should be level. We both have 4 shots, with 3 on-target.
58' My cross takes a weird deflection which forces Neuer to bat it over the crossbar. I have a corner....which Germany easily heads away.
90+' GERMANY GOAL (T. Mueller) okay whatever. Very similar to the first where I feel like my goalie could have reacted faster.
FULL TIME: Germany 2, Lithuania 0
And, naturally, full time is blown immediately after I kickoff. That was a 2-goal defeat that where I felt I should have drawn.

Egypt 1 (Zaki), USA 1 (Bradley)

Group F
Ivory Coast 3 (Gervinho, Gradel, Bony), Japan 0

Group H
Portugal 3 (Hlder Postiga, Danny, Pepe), South Korea 1 (Heung Min)
Croatia 2 (Mandzukic x2), Cameroon 1 (Makoun)

Group standings after 1 match:

Group A
Honduras - 3pts, +2 GD
Brazil - 1pt, 0 GD (1 goal scored)
Sweden - 1pt, 0 GD (1 goal scored)
Nigeria - 0pts, -2 GD

Group B
Spain - 3pts, +1 GD
Colombia - 1pt, 0 GD (1 goal scored)
Iran - 1pt, 0 GD (1 goal scored)
Netherlands - 0pts, -1 GD

Group C
Russia - 3pts, +1 GD
South Africa - 1pt, 0 GD (2 goals scored)
Australia - 1pt, 0 GD (2 goals scored)
Argentina - 0pts, -1 GD

Group D
Oman - 3pts, +1 GD (2 goals scored)
England - 3pts, +1 GD (2 goals scored)
Mexico - 0pts, -1 GD (1 goal scored)
Italy - 0pts, -1 GD (1 goal scored)

Group E
France - 3pts, +3 GD
Chile - 3pts, +2 GD
Switzerland - 0pts, -2 GD
Costa Rica - 0pts, -3 GD

Group F
Uruguay - 3pts, +3 GD (4 goals scored)
Ivory Coast - 3pts, +3 GD (3 goals scored)
Greece - 0pts, -3 GD (1 goal scored)
Japan - 0pts, -3 GD (0 goals scored)

Group G
Germany - 3pts, +2 GD
USA - 1pt, 0 GD (1 goal scored)
Egypt - 1pt, 0 GD (1 goal scored)
Lithuania - 0pts, -2 GD

Group H
Portugal - 3pts, +2 GD
Croatia - 3pts, +1 GD
Cameroon - 0pts, -1 GD
South Korea - 0pts, -2 GD
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jcgamer107
06/14/18 2:31:36 AM
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2nd round of group matches:

Group A
Brazil 4 (Neymar x2, Dani Alves, Ramires), Honduras 0
Sweden 2 (Elmander, Rasmus Elm), Nigeria 1 (Onazi)

Group B
Iran 0, Netherlands 0
Spain 1 (David Silva), Colombia 1 (Rodriguez)

Group C
Argentina 0, South Africa 0
Australia 1 (Sarota), Russia 0

Group D
Oman 2 (Al Muqbali x2), England 0
Italy 2 (Rossi, Balotelli), Mexico 0

Group E
Chile 2 (Sanchez, Vargas), Costa Rica 1 (Joel Campbell)
France 1 (Griezmann), Switzerland 0

Group F
Ivory Coast 2 (Bony, Tiot), Greece 0
Uruguay 2 (Cavani, Godin), Japan 1 (Maeda)

Group G
Germany 4 (Sidney Sam, Hwedes, Toni Kroos, Marco Reus), Egypt 0

Well, I fared better than Egypt did, yikes. Germany has already advanced to the knockout stage, unsurprisingly. Look at Oman tearing it up as a 2-star team - why can't I do that?? Nigeria is eliminated in Group A. Argentina is bottom of their group, having yet to score, but are still guaranteed to advance if they beat Australia by at least 2. Clear separation in Groups E and F, as France, Chile, Ivory Coast and Uruguay all advance, while Switzerland, Costa Rica, Japan and Greece are out.

Group G - Match 2: USA vs Lithuania
Arena Amazonia, Manaus

Form: -1
Oh hey, another stadium where I watched the US play (2-2 draw vs Portugal)

45+' I send a great through ball in to a charging Pilibaitis, who splits two defenders as he receives the ball and goes in on Howard, who has to charge to make the save. I get a corner kick...
45+' LITHUANIA GOAL (L. Pilibaitis) - YES. TAKE THAT YOU NON-QUALIFYING PIECES OF SHIT. THAT'S FOR LETTING ME DOWN. Pilibaitis finishes what he started, getting his head to a well-hit Stankevicius (lol what a name) corner kick. So good to score right on half time.
Halftime: Lithuania 1, USA 0
The US has yet to get off a shot, while I have 6 shots, 3 on-target. Gotta keep this up.
78' Lmao. Bradley has basically a free goal, receiving a cross just in front of the goalline, if he heads it, but instead he decides to blast it wide with his foot. Good thinking. Also hey DONOVAN'S playing, IMAGINE TAKING HIM TO A WORLD CUP SO THAT I COULD HAVE SEEN HIM PLAY, HUH.
FULL TIME: Lithuania 1, USA 0
"USA pride themselves on their spirit and their determination. It's helped them come back and win games - not this one." damn right. USA managed to attempt 2 shots in the 2nd half, but finished with 0 on-target.

With USA playing Germany, I likely only need a draw vs Egypt to advance, but a win would guarantee me a spot in the last 16.

Group H
Portugal 3 (Ronaldo, Moutinho, Coentrao), Croatia 0
South Korea 1 (Ja Cheol), Cameroon 0

Group Standings after 2 matches:

* = advanced to Round of 16
x = eliminated

Group A
Brazil - 4pts, +4 GD
Sweden - 4pts, +1 GD
Honduras - 3pts, -2 GD
x-Nigeria - 0pts, -3 GD

Group B
Spain - 4pts, +1 GD
Colombia - 2pts, 0 GD (2 goals scored)
Iran - 2pts, 0 GD (1 goal scored)
Netherlands - 1pt, -1 GD

Group C
Australia - 4pts, +1 GD
Russia - 3pts, 0 GD
South Africa - 2pts, 0 GD
Argentina - 1pt, -1 GD

Group D
Oman - 6pts, +3 GD
Italy - 3pts, +1 GD
England - 3pts, -1 GD
Mexico - 0pts, -3 GD

Group E
*France - 6pts, +4 GD
*Chile - 6pts, +3 GD
x-Switzerland - 0pts, -3 GD
x-Costa Rica - 0pts, -4 GD

Group F
*Ivory Coast - 6pts, +5 GD
*Uruguay - 6pts, +4 GD
x-Japan - 0pts, -4 GD
Greece - 0pts, -5 GD

Group G
*Germany - 6pts, +6 GD
Lithuania - 3pts, -1 GD
USA - 1pt, -1 GD
Egypt - 1pt, -4 GD

Group H
*Portugal - 6pts, +5 GD
South Korea - 3pts, -1 GD
Croatia - 3pts, -2 GD
x-Cameroon - 0pts, -2 GD
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jcgamer107
06/14/18 2:36:58 AM
#10:


Final round of group matches:

Group A
Nigeria 1 (Omeruo), Brazil 1 (Neymar)
Sweden 3 (Elmander, Rasmus Elm, Toivonen), Honduras 1 (Bengtson)

Group B
Spain 1 (Pedro), Iran 0
Netherlands 2 (Arjen Robben, Jeremain Lens), Colombia 1 (Martinez)

Group C
Australia 1 (Leckie), Argentina 1 (Messi)
Russia 1 (Berezutskiy), South Africa 1 (Mphela)

Group D
Italy 4 (Insigne x2, Balotelli, De Rossi), Oman 0
Mexico 2 (Guardado, dos Santos), England 2 (Lescott, Ashley Young)

Group E
Chile 1 (Sanchez), France 1 (Benzema)
Switzerland 3 (Drmic x2, Stocker), Costa Rica 1 (Oviedo)

Group F
Ivory Coast 0, Uruguay 0
Greece 2 (Katsouranis, Athanasiadis), Japan 0

Sweden and Brazil advance out of Group A. Spain, as their reward for winning Group B, has to face Brazil in the Round of 16. All draws in Group C means Australia and Russia advance. Italy's clobbering of Oman puts them top of Group D; Oman finishes 2nd.

Group C - Match 3: Lithuania vs Egypt
Estadio Nacional, Brasilia

Form: +3
I stayed in Brasilia, and would have seen the US play there had they gotten past Belgium. Alas...

22' EGYPT GOAL (W. Soliman) - I missed the tackle and he struck it off the left post and in. Not only that, but USA have the lead on Germany. What a nightmare.
Halftime: Egypt 1, Lithuania 0; USA 1, Germany 0
K well this is fucked, I need 2 goals if the US are going to win. If both games end in a draw, I'm through.
48' EGYPT GOAL (W. Soliman) - cool I'm out
FULL TIME: Egypt 2, Lithuania 0

USA 2, Germany 0

Well that's extremely fucking frustrating. Not only did the game ratchet up the difficulty with Egypt, but even if I had somehow drawn, I would've been out with USA's nonsensical victory over Germany. Thanks EA Sports.

Portugal 2, Cameroon 0
Croatia 2, South Korea 1 (Dong G00k) (lol, both the name's funny AND gamefaqs won't allow me to post it lolol)

FINAL GROUP STANDINGS

Group A
Sweden - 7pts, +3 GD
Brazil - 5pts, +4 GD
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Honduras - 3pts, -4 GD
Nigeria - 1pt, -3 GD

Group B
Spain - 7pts, +2 GD
Netherlands - 4pts, 0 GD
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Colombia - 2pts, -1 GD (3 goals scored)
Iran - 2pts, -1 GD (1 goal scored)

Group C
Australia - 5pts, +1 GD
Russia - 4pts, 0 GD
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South Africa - 3pts, 0 GD
Argentina - 2pts, -1 GD

Group D
Italy - 6pts, +5 GD
Oman - 6pts, -1 GD
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England - 4pts, -1 GD
Mexico - 1pt, -3 GD

Group E
France - 7pts, +4 GD
Chile - 7pts, +3 GD
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Switzerland - 3pts, -1 GD
Costa Rica - 0pts, -6 GD

Group F
Ivory Coast - 7pts, +5 GD
Uruguay - 7pts, +4 GD
---
Greece - 3pts, -3 GD
Japan - 0pts, -6 GD

Group G
Germany - 6pts, +4 GD
USA - 4pts, +1 GD
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Egypt - 4pts, -2 GD
Lithuania - 3pts, -3 GD

Group H
Portugal - 9pts, +7 GD
Croatia - 6pts, -1 GD
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South Korea - 3pts, -2 GD
Cameroon - 0pts, -4 GD

Well, at least I finished with more points than Argentina.

If you sort all the teams, I finished 23rd out of 32.

*sigh* Not like I expected to reach the final or anything, but it sucks to come *that* close again to getting out of the group stage but once again falling short, when I've still never done it. Pretty good run given the team, but I gotta reach the Round of 16 one of these freakin' times.

Anyways, real World Cup in 8 1/2 hours wweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
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jcgamer107
06/14/18 3:12:26 AM
#11:


just randomly drew my next team and got Dominican Republic, so....that ain't gonna go so well
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Corrik
06/14/18 5:48:58 AM
#12:


Wow bullshit USA finds a way to lose again.
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davidponte
06/14/18 10:14:57 AM
#13:


Oh shit, this used to be my favourite topic series. Tag.
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FlyingForever
06/14/18 12:07:06 PM
#14:


And people said watching paint dry was a waste of time
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MrSmartGuy
06/14/18 12:17:49 PM
#15:


Did you sim any more of this World Cup? Oman could've been world-beaters.
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Surskit
06/14/18 3:18:13 PM
#16:


hell yeah at this being back!

Oman screwing Mexico and England, if only that actually happened.
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swirIdude
06/14/18 3:20:33 PM
#17:


It's back!!!
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jcgamer107
06/15/18 4:53:03 AM
#18:


MrSmartGuy posted...
Did you sim any more of this World Cup? Oman could've been world-beaters.

I'm pretty sure they lost to Australia in the round of 16. I reopened the save file, but that ended up re-simming the knockout stage. In that iteration, Oman made it to the semifinal where they lost to Uruguay 3-0, then lost to Chile in the 3rd Place game 2-1.

Round 1 - Domincan Republic @ Anguilla
Halftime: Anguilla 0, Dominican Republic 0
55' ANGUILLA GOAL (G. Connor) whoops. goalie made an initial save, but the rebound bounced to another Anguilla player who blasted it into the top netting.
79' DOMINICAN REPUBLIC GOAL (K. Rodriguez) - there we go. After a few missed shots and a failed corner, I send a through ball past a couple defenders into the box, then lovingly lift a gentle cross - a cross that came down from the sky on a cloud - to the other side of goal onto the ready head of Rodriguez, who then does some breakdancing.
FULL TIME: Dominican Republic 1, Anguilla 1
"Coulda been better, coulda been worse". True, but with the away goal, the other match can finish 0-0 and I'd still go through to Round 2.

Round 1 - Anguilla @ Dominican Republic
35' DOMINICAN REPUBLIC GOAL (K. Rodriguez) - ha I was basically using the post or the goalie to pass the ball from either side of goal. It took several rebounds but finally I caught the goalie out and Rodriguez flung his body around to net it through.
Halftime: Dominican Republic 1, Anguilla 0
59' Dominican Republic Yellow Card (V. Espinal)
62' DOMINICAN REPUBLIC GOAL (V. Espinal) Espinal, the captain, was not happy about the yellow card, and took his frustrations out by blasting a shot off the right post and in, connecting on a through pass without even taking a touch. The goalie knew he had no chance, didn't even bother moving. Definitely into the 2nd Round now.
75' DOMINICAN REPUBLIC GOAL (J. Fana) uhhhh oh I scored again
FULL TIME: Dominican Republic 3, Anguilla 0

I advance 4-1 on aggregate and advance to Round 2 in CONCACAF.

Round 2 - Group A
El Salvador
Suriname
Cayman Islands
Dominican Republic

This is a double round-robin round where only the group winner advances to Round 3.

Round 2 - Match 1: at El Salvador
35' DOMINICAN REPUBLIC GOAL (D. Peralta) - Ooo yahhhh. Two defenders converged on me as I brought the ball in from the top of the box. Got a ground pass off just in time to a wide open Peralta. Ez.
Halftime: Dominican Republic 1, El Salvador 0; Suriname 2, Cayman Islands 1
74' DOMINICAN REPUBLIC GOAL (J, Fana)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhdkDD7pJxc" data-time="


damn, was worried I pulled the trigger a little too early, letting fire from about 22 yards out while being chased down, but I managed to hit it around the keeper and curve it just inside the far post. Beauty.
83' EL SALVADOR GOAL (A. Flores) - goddam it. I get called for offside trying to make a run. El Salvador sends the ensuing free kick long and two of my defenders run away from the guy receiving the pass. He's all alone in on goal, and though my goalie does well to get a piece of the shot, it ends up dribbling slowly over the goalline.
FULL TIME: Dominican Republic 2, El Salvador 1
Alright well still got the 3 points. Funny - according to the stat line, every shot on target went in.

Suriname 3, Cayman Islands 1

Round 2 - Group A
Suriname - 3pts, +2 GD
Dominican Republic - 3pts, +1 GD
El Salvador - 0pts, -1 GD
Cayman Islands - 0pts, -2 GD
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MZero11
06/15/18 5:36:01 AM
#19:


What on Earth is a New Caledonia?
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06/15/18 6:05:58 AM
#20:


^ A Collective of Pacific Islands.
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06/15/18 7:13:20 AM
#21:


Round 2 - Match 2: vs Suriname
44' DOMINICAN REPUBLIC PENALTY - lol. I took a shot from just inside the right side of the box, and a Suriname defender in the shot's path decided to hold his arms out like he was checking his palms, for some reason. The ball struck his arm, penalty for me.
44' DOMINICAN REPUBLIC PENALTY GOAL (V. Espinal) - I blast it top left corner. Goalie guesses the right way, but dives too low. 1-0.
Halftime: Dominican Republic 1, Suriname 0; El Salvador 1, Cayman Islands 0
66' DOMINICAN REPUBLIC GOAL (I. Navarro) - I, Navarro. I send in a long through ball down past several defenders to a streaking Navarro, who sinks a shot far post.
FULL TIME: Dominican Republic 2, Suriname 0
ehh nice

El Salvador 2, Cayman Islands 0

Round 2 - Group A
Dominican Republic - 6pts, +3 GD
El Salvador - 3pts, +1 GD
Suriname - 3pts, 0 GD
Cayman Islands - 0pts, -4 GD

Round 2 - Match 3: vs El Salvador
Halftime: Dominican Republic 0, El Salvador 0; Cayman Islands 0, Suriname 0
Exciting stuff
54' DOMINICAN REPUBLIC GOAL (V. Espinal) - ya know this Espinal guy's pretty good at the soccer. He takes a through pass that splits the back four, fires an initial shot that's saved by the keeper, then puts in the rebound.
FULL TIME: Dominican Republic 1, El Salvador 0
Well this is going better than expected.

Cayman Islands 1, Suriname 0

Round 2 - Group A
Dominican Republic - 9pts, +4 GD
El Salvador - 3pts, 0 GD
Suriname - 3pts, -1 GD
Cayman Islands - 3pts, -3 GD

That's a nice lookin' group. Just need 4 more points and I'm through to Round 3.

Round 2 - Match 4: at Suriname
28' DOMINICAN REPUBLIC GOAL (E. Ozuna)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6MEi1XWPXo" data-time="


Halftime: Dominican Republic 1, Suriname 0; El Salvador 2, Cayman Islands 0
54' SURINAME GOAL (E. Esperance) - aw nuts
79' DOMINICAN REPUBLIC GOAL (J. Fana) - yeah gimme my lead back bish. Headed it in off a corner kick.
FULL TIME: Dominican Republic 2, Suriname 1

El Salvador 3, Cayman Islands 1

Round 2 - Group A
Dominican Republic - 12pts, +5 GD
El Salvador - 6pts, +2 GD
Suriname - 3pts, -2 GD
Cayman Islands - 3pts, -5 GD

Now I just gotta play dumb Cayman Islands twice

Round 2 - Match 5: vs Cayman Islands
3' DOMINICAN REPUBLIC PENALTY GOAL (V. Espinal) - lol neat. Dude raised his arm up and hit the ball as I tried to cross the ball in.
6' DOMINICAN REPUBLIC PENALTY GOAL (V. Espinal) - hahahahahahahahaha. Another hand ball in the box, this time blocking my cross point blank. I mean, I'll take it.
Halftime: Dominican Republic 2, Cayman Islands 0; Suriname 0, El Salvador 0
So...thanks for the free 2 goal lead.
FULL TIME: Dominican Republic 2, Cayman Islands 0
I'm a little distracted - this George Gershwin biopic was on TCM.

El Salvador 1, Suriname 0

Round 2 - Group A
Dominican Republic - 15pts, +7 GD
El Salvador - 9pts, +3 GD
Suriname - 3pts, -3 GD
Cayman Islands - 3pts, -7 GD

Clinched my spot in the 3rd Round, where the real pain will begin.

Round 2 - Match 6: at Cayman Islands
21' DOMINICAN REPUBLIC GOAL (V. Espinal) - he does it all. Struck it sweetly into the left side of net from just outside the box.
29' CAYMAN ISLANDS GOAL (D. Watson) - fuck. missed a tackle and Watson just took it in and banged one far post past the keeper.
Halftime: Cayman Islands 1, Dominican Republic 1
55' CAYMAN ISLANDS GOAL (M. Johnson) - ahh I'm too tired I gotta stop. Good thing I'm already through.
FULL TIME: Cayman Islands 2, Dominican Republic 1
Well that was annoying, ruined my perfect round. Ah well, next time we start Round 3

El Salvador 2, Suriname 2

Round 2 - Group A - Final Standings
Dominican Republic - 15pts, +6 GD
El Salvador - 10pts, +3 GD
Cayman Islands - 6pts, -6 GD
Suriname - 4pts, -3 GD
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06/15/18 7:18:03 AM
#22:


Round 3, Group B is

Mexico
Costa Rica
Dominican Republic
Trinidad & Tobago

time to die
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jcgamer107
06/17/18 12:27:32 AM
#23:


how bout Iceland eh
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HanOfTheNekos
06/17/18 12:46:58 AM
#24:


beat that mexico
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ExThaNemesis
06/17/18 1:20:16 AM
#25:


This game is the worst game I have ever played in my life.

I don't know how you are managing to continue to suffer through the atrociousness but I commend you.

Also you were THROUGH but the game blatantly refused to allow you to get there.
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06/18/18 6:02:03 AM
#26:


It honestly helps a lot that the Men in Blazers do the between-game commentary. Of course I've heard all the recorded segments several times by now, but there are some bits that still make me laugh.

Alright, Mexico - you had your fun today, but now it's time to knock you down a peg >_>

Top 2 teams in the group advance to Round 4 in this stage, but that will still be basically impossible. I would say, for the Dominican Repbulic, that it's now or never.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEmsBh8jBAo" data-time="


Round 3 - Match 1: at Mexico
10' Dang. I mean, very early but I've had most of the possession, and just fired a shot that Ochoa barely got a piece of to deflect it out for a corner....which I couldn't do anything with. Corners are basically impossible to score on when the other team has a higher rating, they'll always win position.
16' Peralta sends a header wide, terrifyingly close to the left post
34' Holy shit. My keeper makes a goddam hero save, barely getting fingertips to a shot from Dos Santos as he's all alone in on goal. Corner kick.
35' MEXICO GOAL (J. Hernandez) - damn you Chicharito. Someone gets a head to it for Mexico and it basically works as a pass up to Chicarito, who is kept onside by my dumb defenders standing on the goalline.
Halftime: Mexico 1, Dominican Repbulic 0; Costa Rica 1, Trinidad & Tobago 0
Yeah. Knocking them down a peg.
67' ohhhhhh my goddddddddddddddd. Had a 2-on-2 break, the 2 defenders home in on the guy dribbling up, I try to pass it down to my Peralta for a one-timer but he has trouble handling it. Eventually he gets to where he can shoot but it goes barely wide-right.
81' The game stopped reading my controller's inputs, even after turning the controller off and on. Guess I get to try this match again. Yay EA.

Round 3 - Match 1: at Mexico - take 2
14' ok uhhhhhh I don't like this, Mexico seems way scarier. They've already had 3 chances in on goal where I've won the ball away at the last second.
17' MEXICO GOAL (G. dos Santos) - ok, yeah, fuck this. My goalie is playing way worse. Dos Santos hits a pretty slow roller inside the left post and my goalie just falls over toward it when he definitely had time to make the save. If I lose by worse than 1-0 I'm gonna be pissed.
27' lol 1 guy dribbles it all the way down from my own third. A Mexican defender makes a tackle in the box but the ball goes out for a corner...and the game gives me the commplete wrong player who is nowhere near making a play on the cross. Good job EA.
36' hoooolllllly shit. Beautiful chance for Fana - I pass down to him alone in the box, then rifle a shot towards the right post, but it's too close to Ochoa, who parries it out. Corner...yeah, nope, corners are useless. Might as well just give them a goal kick.
45+' Mexico wins a corner so of course they'll score right on half time...oh wait I get a goal kick. OK, coulda sworn I cleared it out. Well I'll take it.
Halftime: Mexico 1, Dominican Republic 0; Costa Rica 1, Trinidad & Tobago 0
Second verse, same as the first. Honestly if I get out of here with a 1-0 loss, that wouldn't be the worst thing. Not a fan of this "Playing Mexico for 170 straight minutes" business...
49' Mexico sends a header just wide left.
53' Oh my god I intercepted a ground pass from their keeper in the box, but a defender won it from me as I was winding up to shoot. I'm gonna cry.
59' Mexico sends a header just wide right.
74' DOMINICAN REPUBLIC GOAL (E. Ozuna) - LOOOOOOOOOOOOOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xeFuCHlEloE" data-time="


Turns out stealing the ball directly from the keeper is a good strategy.
76' MEXICO GOAL (O. Peralta) - aw nuts. Was probably a little distracted after what had just happened.
90+' Mexico sends a diving header into my left post. My keeper's able to collect it from there.
FULL TIME: Mexico 2, Dominican Republic 1
Damnit. Well, better than 1-0 (ya hear that, Germany?)

Costa Rica 3, Trinidad & Tobago 0
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06/18/18 6:04:07 AM
#27:


Round 3 - Group B
Costa Rica - 3pts, +3 GD
Mexico - 3pts, +1 GD
Dominican Republic - 0pts, -1 GD
Trinidad & Tobago - 0pts, -3 GD

Round 3 - Match 2: vs Costa Rica
Oh hey another team who played today. Well, I'm in slightly better form but this is still gonna be brutal.
6' Shit. I had a great chance in on goal but a charging Navas smothered the ball. I should have done a chip.
39' COSTA RICA GOAL (J. Campbell) - goddam it it is TOO FUCKING HOT HERE AND MY NOSE ITCHES AND I'M SNEEZING. I tackle the ball away from Campbell, but it rolls back to another Costa Rican player who sends a lob through over my useless defenders who just stand there watching it go right back to Campbell for a fairly easy goal.
45+' oh my god. I won the ball about 25 yards out, then blasted a pretty optimistic shot, which hit off the crossbar. A Costa Rican defender got the rebound but dribbled it out for a corner.
45+' NOOOOOOOooooooooooooooooooo. They actually gave me space for a header but it went just wide right. I thought I'd scored.
Halftime: Costa Rica 1, Dominican Republic 0; Mexico 1, Trinidad & Tobago 0
Goddam it. Should really be level.
60' I hit the left post like point-blank, fuck
61' AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YOU IDIOT. I sent a through pass into the box, the guy's unguarded, I hit circle to queue up a shot but he TAKES A TOUCH FIRST to allow Navas to collect the ball. Good job.
84' NO WHAT. I HEADED IT IN BUT THEY CALLED OFFSIDE. I WAS NOT, I WAS DEAD EVEN WITH THE LAST DEFENDER WHEN THE CROSS WAS KICKED. WHAT THE HELL. WHY. WHY DO YOU ALLOW THIS GOD.
90+' I blast a shot from deep that goes wide-right as the final whistle sounds.
FULL TIME: Costa Rica 1, Dominican Republic 0
Fuck this game, that should have been at least a draw.

Trinidad & Tobago 1, Mexico 1

Well, thank you Trinidad and Toboggans for at least keeping me somewhat alive.

O1JQjwo

"Offside"

Round 3 - Group B
Costa Rica - 6pts, +4 GD
Mexico - 4pts, +1 GD
Trinidad & Tobago - 1pt, -3 GD
Dominican Republic - 0pts, -2

Sigh.

Round 3 - Match 3: at Trinidad & Tobago
Absolutely have to beat Trinidad twice to give myself any kind of chance to advance.
Halftime: Trinidad & Tobago 0, Dominican Republic 0; Mexico 1, Costa Rica 0
Zero shots in the half.
79' Ya know sometimes I just dunno. I got in on goal from the right flank, blasting a shot off the keeper. The rebound came to one of my guys, but I had to hit L1 to switch to him, to queue up a shot, but hitting L1 also triggered a lob shot. So he hit it way over the bar. Good.
83' T&T slide tackles and injures one of my guys. No foul called.
FULL TIME: Trinidad & Tobago 0, Dominican Republic 0
Cool I hate everything.

Mexico 3, Costa Rica 1

Round 3 - Group B
Mexico - 7pts, +3 GD
Costa Rica - 6pts, +2 GD
Trinidad & Tobago - 2pts, -3 GD
Dominican Republic - 1pt, -2 GD

Round 3 - Match 4: vs Trinidad & Tobago
Probably would have to win out at this point.
12' TRINIDAD & TOBAGO GOAL (K. Jones) - OhhhhHHhhhhhhhhh kaaaaaayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy
32' TRINIDAD & TOBAGO GOAL (K. Daniel) kill me
38' Their keeper has made 2 amazing saves AND I've hit the crossbar
Halftime: Trinidad & Tobago 2, Dominican Republic 0; Mexico 1, Costa Rica 1
53' TRINIDAD & TOBAGO GOAL (S. John) - alright so their guy sends a through ball across net, in front of my keeper, who dives at it way late, allowing the guy receiving the pass to knock it in point-blank into an empty net. Neat. Oh and we have the SAME SHOTS AND SHOTS ON-TARGET, BY THE WAY.
60' DOMINICAN REPUBLIC GOAL (C. Garcia) - alright finally, fuck. Header on a corner.
89' I GOT FUCKING DECKED IN THE BOX AND NO CALL
FULL TIME: Trinidad & Tobago 3, Dominican Republic 1
I HAD 7 SHOTS TO THEIR 4 AND 5 ON-TARGET TO THEIR 3. COOL.

Mexico 2, Costa Rica 1

Like, obviously I shouldn't get past this stage with this team, but I HATE getting fucked repeatedly by the game like this.
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06/18/18 6:05:36 AM
#28:


Round 3 - Group B
*Mexico - 10pts, +4 GD
Costa Rica - 6pts, +1 GD
Trinidad & Tobago - 5pts, -1 GD
Dominican Republic - 1pt, -4 GD

Round 3 - Match 5: vs Mexico
So I have to win this and Trinidad has to draw Costa Rica
6' MEXICO GOAL (G. dos Santos) - lol
45+' Ref gives Mexico a penalty because I try to clear the ball from their box but one of my defenders is in the way and it hits his arm.
45+' MEXICO PENALTY GOAL (J. Hernandez) - this is hell. I'm in hell.
Halftime: Mexico 2, Dominican Republic 0; Trinidad & Tobago 0, Costa Rica 0
69' I send a through pass into the box, where I get a good shot on net but Ochoa makes the save. I block an attempted clearance, the ball falls to one of my strikers, who gets knocked over as he attempts to shoot. No call.
86' MEXICO GOAL (A. Reyna)
FULL TIME: Mexico 3, Dominican Republic 0
I like how my opponents' shots-to-goals ratio continues to be 1:1.

Trinidad & Tobago 1, Costa Rica 1

Wow and they even got the draw for me too

Round 3 - Group B
*Mexico - 13pts, +7 GD
Costa Rica - 7pts, +1 GD
Trinidad & Tobago - 6pts, -1 GD
x-Dominican Republic - 1pt, -7 GD

Well, end of the line lads. Not gonna play the last match against Costa Rica when I'm already out. Like I said, about the best Dominican Republic could do, but frustrating when I definitely should have gotten more points.

Up next after a random draw will be Saudi Arabia. Heh heh well well well. The outlook is good here to barely qualify and then get wrecked in the tournament :)
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jcgamer107
06/20/18 5:23:22 AM
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Saudi Arabia plays a 4-2-3-1 formation and starts off in Round 2 of AFC qualifying with a home/away series against Hong Kong (we are the first team to miss the cut in getting a bye to Round 3)

Round 2 - vs Hong Kong
24' SAUDI ARABIA GOAL (N. Al Shamrani) - headed the ball over their keeper on a corner
38' HONG KONG GOAL (Chan Siu Ki) - lol damn wtf. Lob through was sent over my defense and hit on the volley by Siu Ki. Didn't realize I was playing Brazil.
Halftime: Saudi Arabia 1, Hong Kong 1
Well uhhhh I should score again
FULL TIME: Saudi Arabia 1, Hong Kong 1
Lol wow. I had 9 shots to their 2 but couldn't regain the lead. I mean, I should beat them in the 2nd game anyway, but the fact that I couldn't do it here is worrying...

Round 2 - at Hong Kong
3' I send a shot off the left post and out early on
30' SAUDI ARABIA GOAL (M. Al Shalhoub) - ok there we go. "Goalkeeper had no chance there." Lol yes he did. He very much had a chance but he just fell over toward the ball as it slowly rolled into the bottom left corner. I felt like I was watching my goalkeeper.
45' SAUDI ARABIA GOAL (T. Al Jassim) - that one was legit. Good ball movement, passing the ball up to an attacking midder, who waited for another midder to run by before sending him a through ball to be struck over the keeper's shoulder inside the far post.
Halftime: Saudi Arabia 2, Hong Kong 0
Hong Kong would now have to score 3 goals to knock me out, so though they were pesky for one game, I think I'll be ok.
60' SAUDI ARABIA GOAL (T. Al Jassim) - another corner header
90' HONG KONG GOAL (Lee Wai Lim) - Impressive consolation goal for them. A free kick with similar placement and spot on the field as Ronaldo's against Spain. Hong Kong player curved it inside the near post. My keeper got hands to it but it deflected in.
FULL TIME: Saudi Arabia 3, Hong Kong 1

I advance to Round 3, 4-2 on aggregate

Same Group D as it was irl:

Round 3 - Group D:
Australia
Oman
Saudi Arabia
Thailand

Double round-robin; Top 2 teams advance to Round 4.

Round 3 - Match 1: at Oman
12' SAUDI ARABIA GOAL (Y. Al Qahtani) - I send a through pass to Al Qahtani but he's held initially with no call. Luckily I almost immediately win the ball away from the defender and knock the ball home, just as the goalie is charging at me.
Halftime: Saudi Arabia 1, Oman 0
Kinda nervous about conceding, would really like 1 more.
64' FFFfffffaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa. Had a great run in on goal, beating all defenders - tried to go far post but the keeper charged just enough to get a piece.
80' Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh my god. My keeper just saved 2 shots in 2 seconds. First was a blast from the right side of the box, which my keeper deflected, giving Oman an attempt at a header, which my keeper someone recovered in time to parry away before my defense cleared it. SheeeEEeeeesh.
FULL TIME: Saudi Arabia 1, Oman 0
Goddam, their keeper made about 5 saves in the last 5 minutes, definitely could have been 2-0, though I guess it could have been 1-1 as well, so I'll take it.

Australia 3, Thailand 0

Round 3 - Group D
Australia - 3pts, +3 GD
Saudi Arabia - 3pts, +1 GD
Oman - 0pts, -1 GD
Thailand - 0pts, -3 GD

Round 3 - Match 2: vs Australia
4' SAUDI ARABIA GOAL (T. Al Jassim) - lolol, that was already my 3rd shot on goal. Won a free kick right away which I hit into the wall and out. First corner kick was barely saved, but the second was not.
Halftime: Saudi Arabia 1, Australia 0; Oman 1, Thailand 0
Same as the first match - I got the early goal, am keeping the pressure up, but would really like to score again in case I concede.
FULL TIME: Saudi Arabia 1, Australia 0
Yeah, really went the exact same way as the first match in the group - definitely should have had a goal in the 2nd half (had 10 shots on goal to their 1 for the whole match) but had some close calls on my end as well.

Oman 2, Thailand 1
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06/20/18 5:24:17 AM
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Round 3 - Group D
Saudi Arabia - 6pts, +2 GD
Australia - 3pts, +2 GD
Oman - 3pts, 0 GD
Thailand - 0pts, -4 GD

Round 3 - Match 3: at Thailand
I'm in the maximum +10 form, so that's good
18' Yellow card for Khariri (Saudi Arabia) on a late tackle
35' SAUDI ARABIA GOAL (T. Al Jassim) ayyyyyyyyyyyyyyy. Fought off 2 defenders getting to a through ball, then blasted it far post past the keeper
Halftime: Saudi Arabia 1, Thailand 0
This one I'm not worried about conceding, but I should score another just from the difference in skill.
90+' SAUDI ARABIA GOAL (K. Al Mor) - well, it took till the absolute last moment of the game, but there it is. Goalie made the initial save but it landed right at the feet of Al Mor, who gently tapped it in.
FULL TIME: Saudi Arabia 2, Thailand 0

Australia 2, Oman 2

Round 3 - Group D
Saudi Arabia - 9pts, +4 GD
Australia - 4pts, +2 GD
Oman - 4pts, 0 GD
Thailand - 0pts, -6 GD

Two more points and I'm into Round 4

Round 3 - Match 4: at Thailand
37' SAUDI ARABIA GOAL (S. Khariri) - that was a riri nice goal. Thailand were bringing a lot of guys forward, leaving their back line exposed. I got an open through pass into their box, hit perfectly past the goalie far post.
43' THAILAND GOAL (T. Dangda) - shit, first goal conceded in this group. Blocked the initial shot in the box, but Dangda picked it up and easily knocked it into the left corner.
45+' THAILAND GOAL (D. Thonglao) - damn wtf. I think the game was sick of me winning because Thailand is way better offensively than they were last match.
Halftime: Thailand 2, Saudi Arabia 1; Oman 0, Australia 0
85' SAUDIA ARABIA GOAL (A. Ateef) - alright well I'm not gonna lose. Clean header on a corner from the left side.
FULL TIME: Saudi Arabia 2, Thailand 2
Ref blows for full-time while I'm on the attack - thanks.

Oman 1, Australia 1

Round 3 - Group D
Saudi Arabia - 10pts, +4 GD
Australia - 5pts, +2 GD
Oman - 5pts, 0 GD
Thailand - 1pt, -6 GD

Just need 1 more point to guarantee advancement

Round 3 - Match 5: vs Oman
45+' oh my god - dude on my team just hit a bike off the crossbar on a corner. Fuck. Bounced straight down then was cleared by Oman.
Halftime: Saudi Arabia 0, Oman 0; Thailand 1, Australia 1
Like, if that guy decides to just head it, I likely would have scored, but it was almost worth it for how close that was.
73' man how have I not scored. Shot headed at the keeper who pops it into the air, headed again by a different player but barely wide-left. I have 10 shots and 7 on target.
82' OMAN GOAL (E. Al Hosani) - goddam it. I try to clear it but it hits off my teammate's leg and bounces to Al Hosani. I block his initial shot but he easily collects the rebound and scores.
FULL TIME: Oman 1, Saudi Arabia 0
Fuckin' hate that. Should have been 0-0 at worst. First loss of the campaign.

Australia 2, Thailand 1

Round 3 - Group D
Saudi Arabia - 10pts, +3 GD
Australia - 8pts, +3 GD
Oman - 8pts, +1 GD
Thailand - 1pt, -7 GD

No. No. I can see this slowly unfolding like a Greek tragedy. If Australia beats me and Oman beats Thailand, I'm out. No, fuck you game, you can't do me like that.

Round 3 - Match 6: at Australia
9' AUSTRALIA GOAL (M. Bresciano) - NO
Halftime: Australia 1, Saudi Arabia 0; Oman 1, Thailand 0
Great so I need a draw or I'm out.
57' Yellow card to T. Al Jassim (Saudi Arabia)
FULL TIME: Australia 1, Saudi Arabia 0

Oman 2, Thailand 0

Round 3 - Group D
Australia - 11pts, +4 GD
Oman - 11pts, +3 GD
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Thailand - 1pt, -9 GD
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5tarscream
06/20/18 5:31:49 AM
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Hahaha what the actual fuck? I hate Fifa sometimes.
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jcgamer107
06/20/18 5:41:32 AM
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Only sometimes?

Up next is Ukraine but thankfully I'm about to go on a trip and won't be able to play for like 5 days.
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HanOfTheNekos
06/20/18 10:20:53 AM
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This is the greatest topic series, thanks for doing it, jc.
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ShatteredElysium
06/20/18 10:23:31 AM
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HanOfTheNekos posted...
This is the greatest topic series, thanks for doing it, jc.


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jcgamer107
06/20/18 2:41:39 PM
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Thanks fellas. I was legitimately pissed after somehow not advancing to Round 4 there, so it helps to know people are actually reading it and can witness my pain lol.

metaIslug posted...
This was such a cool thing 4 years ago. Can't believe you're at it again. I bet you'd get alot of views if this was Youtube uploaded. Are you doing full 90 min games?

Lmao no I'm not that masochistic. And even if I was, the maximum half length you can set it to is 20 minutes. Here's the half length based on what kind of match it is:

Friendly: 4 minutes (I started simming these early on to save time)
Qualifiers: 5 minutes
World Cup Group Stage: 6 minutes
World Cup Round of 16: 7 minutes [haven't gotten this far yet :( ]
World Cup Quarterfinals: 8 minutes [ :( ]
World Cup Semifinals/Third Place game: 9 minutes :(
World Cup Finals: 10 minutes :(

Unfortunately i don't have an HD capture card at the moment, or else I'd at least upload the world cup matches. I tried recording it with a standard def device but it looked pretty bad, so for now I'm just uploading highlights with my phone lul.
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Cavedweller2000
06/21/18 1:46:40 AM
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I am loving this as much as I did the original topic series
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ExThaNemesis
06/21/18 2:12:31 AM
#38:


Oh my god.

Needing two points from three matches and the game's like "nah."

Worst game of all time.

this topic series is making me want to play it though Jcgamer why
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jcgamer107
06/23/18 4:39:47 AM
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still on said trip
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Maniac64
06/23/18 8:59:31 AM
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I see the game is still an asshole just like I remember.
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jcgamer107
06/25/18 12:49:24 AM
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I'm back from said trip but too tired to lose at FIFA
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MZero11
06/26/18 8:29:03 AM
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ExThaNemesis posted...

this topic series is making me want to play it though Jcgamer why


Luckily I don't have a ps3 right now
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Vlado
06/26/18 8:44:19 AM
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Wow, that Saudi Arabia implosion was hilarious.
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jcgamer107
06/28/18 1:24:40 AM
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up
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jcgamer107
06/30/18 3:19:49 AM
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guys football is confirmed coming home
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swirIdude
06/30/18 4:08:36 PM
#46:


That's one fewer cup the US will have to qualify for.

I mean probably, they didn't officially say if all three host nations will qualify.
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jcgamer107
07/02/18 2:26:55 AM
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how bout them Russians
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