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IL World Cup: Semifinals/Final
For the second straight World Cup, it was Argentina that stood tall at the end. Argentina won my 1930 World Cup replay, and in this International Legends World Cup, Argentina II (made up of modern-era players) finished off an impressive run to claim the crown, beating Netherlands 2-0 in the semifinals and then ending British…
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IL World Cup: Quarterfinals
The semifinals are set in this Soccer Blast Express World Cup. Three of the teams are what you might expect: Argentina II, Brazil II, and Netherlands. They’re joined by a highly surprising fourth team in British Isles. British Isles posted the only “easy” win in the quarterfinals, earning a 2-0 victory over Eastern Europe. Argentina…
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IL World Cup: Round of 16 #2
The other half of the bracket saw two more extra time contests (one going to penalties), and a pair of 2-0 results in regulation. Two of the three group winners advanced, with England I bowing out via penalties to Brazil II. The UK is still represented by the British Isles, however, after they were a…
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IL World Cup: Round of 16 #1
There weren’t many draws in group play, but there were two right off the bat as the first four Round of 16 matches were contested. Italy I and Argentina II, both group winners, scored game-tying goals in the second half and went on to advance via penalty kicks. They’ll meet in the quarterfinals. Surprisingly, Scandinavia…
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IL World Cup: Group F
Eastern Europe defeated a pair of heavyweights to claim Group F, besting Brazil I and England II. England II is heading home after failing to score a goal in either match. Ferenc Puskas scored three of Eastern Europe’s five goals, while Pele netted two of Brazil’s three. International Legends World Cup Home Page Group F…
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IL World Cup: Group E
Italy II won Group E by the smallest of margins of any of the four-team groups, collecting just five points, while Germany II and Western Europe both earned four points. Africa-Asia-Australia heads home after picking up just two points. After opening with two ties, Italy II won the group with a 2-1 victory over Western…
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IL World Cup: Group D
Group D was remarkable, with routs aplenty and some surprising scores. British Isles had no problem against both Spain and Germany I. Argentina II hammered Germany, then turned around and got blasted by Spain. Deciding the group winner came down to the final matchup with Argentina II and British Isles. Argentina II needed at least…
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IL World Cup: Group C
The first three-team group provided plenty of drama and a bit of math to figure out the winner, as each of the teams won once in the round-robin. Scandinavia claimed first place on goal differential. Portugal and Argentina I tied on goal differential and goals scored. The fourth tiebreaker is head-to-head, which put Portugal through.…
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IL World Cup: Group B
Group B had a couple of shocking results, most notably France being dumped from the competition after going 0-3 in group play with only one goal scored. The beneficiary was the New World squad, which was the weakest side on paper but tied England I with seven points for the top spot. England I narrowly…
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