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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: 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…
