Looks like they’re rebuilding everything from the ground up for the Americans—so we’ll just have to sit tight and wait for the final assessment Argentina’s struggling out there; they’re fighting hard, but they just can't find their rhythm—definitely one less contender in the running for the title
I mean, seriously—can we talk about how much this changes everything? It’s absolutely wild! I honestly didn't see this coming at all—like, at all! Who would have thought? It feels like the whole game just shifted under our feet, doesn't it? Honestly, it's kind of hilarious if you think about it—all that build-up just to end up here! Makes you wonder what else is going to happen next, right? I'm totally pumped to see where this goes!
Honestly, anyone can be the top scorer—whether we're talking about those legends back in '90 or the heavy hitters from '94—only the true die-hard fanatics actually knew they even existed, let alone anything else about them! If a random underdog just explodes like a firecracker—say, like Cameroon facing Brazil—and some random team manages to sneak in five goals? Boom, it's over.
The rest...
Leading up to the tournaments...
Back in 2006, the biggest joke was Trinidad—they managed a 0-0 draw against Sweden and only gave up four goals total!
In 2010, New Zealand was the biggest laugh—they didn't lose a single game!
Then in 2014, Honduras and Costa Rica were the prime candidates for an early exit, but look at Costa Rica—they actually made it to the quarterfinals!
Gijon slipped up last round and dropped to 3rd place—remember, only the top two go straight up to the big leagues. That means they’ve got a massive fight ahead if they actually want that promotion. They’re hosting Albacete today, and honestly? Albacete is in a total MUST WIN situation. Why? Because they’re facing a top-tier squad next week, and you just can't afford to drop points at home if you want to stay relevant. But here's the kicker: Albacete basically has nothing left to play for since they've already secured their spot staying up, yet they can't afford to go into the playoffs feeling relaxed—especially not when they’re missing 6 key players! We're talking about Raf Gálvez (MF), E. Saveljich (DF), N. Gorosito (DF), Pelayo (MF), J. Bela (MF), and Aridane (FW). Gijon absolutely has to capitalize on this chaos.
Spennymoor is basically done for—they actually got totally suffocated by North Ferriby in the second half!
Real Madrid to win the Champions League plus Atletico Madrid winning the Europa League @ 4.00
Real is super close to moving on, and honestly, seeing how Bayern Munich is struggling without Vidati, Jerome Boateng, and Arjen Robben, I don't think Real will take this second leg lightly either—there shouldn't be any unnecessary drama here. To for the final, I’m just gonna double down and say they’ll offer more than 1.40 for the outright win
Arsenal is going to have a massive headache trying to break through Atletico Madrid in Madrid—we all know how well they protect a lead, especially now that they're back to full strength. Marseille isn't even in the same conversation as Atletico, so I'm not expecting more than 1.40 there max—which makes right now the perfect time to jump in.
Spennymoor Town vs. Southport, southport wins @ 1.50
This marks the third game for Spennymoor in just four days—honestly, isn't that a bit much for a squad at this level? You’ve gotta wonder if it'll kill their pace on the field. Plus, let's be real, Southport is only slightly weaker anyway, so anything could happen!
Man, Vejle has been such an interesting watch during this spring stretch—they kicked things off with a solid six-point cushion, but watching that lead slowly evaporate through a string of draws was something else!
0-0 0-0 0-0 1-1 1-1
And just when you thought, "Hey, it’s about time these guys grab a win at home," they go and drop a 0-1 against Brabrand instead. Talk about frustrating, right?
Then, you just want to throw your hands up in the air because they head out on the road and lose 1-2 to the new league leaders, Vendsyssel, thanks to a penalty in the 83rd minute. Total heartbreak!
The race at the top isn't even just tense—it's absolute chaos right now!
Esbjerg 46 Vejle 46 Vendsyssel 45 Viborg 44
All fighting for that single spot that leads directly to Serie A.
Sad is it finally Roskilde's turn? They're stuck down in 10th place—do you think it's time they finally pull off a decent result in the American second division?
Man, things are getting heavy over at Thurrock—they actually announced just seven days ago that they're pulling out of the league entirely! They're basically folding, so these last few matches are all we get. It’s honestly such a bummer, the whole vibe is just super depressing right now. On the flip side, Folkestone still has a legit shot at securing that direct promotion if they play their cards right!
Barrow is sitting just below the relegation zone, but here's the kicker—they actually have two games less on the schedule than Woking does. With only four rounds left, they absolutely need to hunt down 6 points to stay safe, and they've got a perfect opportunity against a Guisley vs. Chester side that's already been written off by everyone.
April 21st
Cardiff vs. Nottingham 1 @ 1.52
After Fulham stumbled yesterday, Cardiff has everything totally within their grasp! I mean, seriously, is there anything more important right now than grabbing that direct promotion to the Premiership? Especially when you're facing a club that pretty much gave up on their season ambitions a while ago!
Federico García Lorca was on a brutal run before meeting Los Angeles—we're talking 13 losses and 3 draws in a row! Then, suddenly, they face Los Angeles, a team desperate for points to stay in the playoff hunt, and they pull off a wild 3-2 win!
I'm calling it now: tomorrow is going to be more of the same Sevilla vs. Los Angeles Lakers vs. San Antonio Spurs @ 2.00
So, what’s the move here? Should I go with Los Angeles, maybe a 1X double chance, or just skip this one entirely? 🕺
Sophia Williams90 said:So, when are we actually gonna find out if the game's happening at Madison Square Garden? Also—shoutout to anyone else here who follows handball more closely than most—how realistic is it for us to snag that 1st or 2nd spot in the group?
Look, we're definitely walking away with wins against Mexico and Iceland, so don't even sweat it! But man, if they decide to move the game from Madison Square Garden to some tiny local gym in the suburbs...😁
The last time I had to get blood drawn—back in the fall of '05, right before a minor surgery—I felt like I was being marched straight to the gallows! I couldn't find any way out of it either (had to get my blood sugar checked before some laser eye surgery) I just stared off into space, totally zoning out while rambling nonsense to the doctor just to keep my mind from spiraling And hey, somehow I made it through okay
Then fast forward to last week... I’m sitting there at a routine checkup at my local dental clinic, and this girl walks right past me with a massive tattoo of flames on her forearm. Man, my stomach just dropped instantly—the second I realized what I was looking at, I practically lost my footing! Just thinking about it now makes me feel super nauseous