SWCC - Semi-Finals

Following some very free scoring matches in the group stages, the semi-finals were far more cautious affairs. Chile and Brazil played out a dour 0-0 draw and when extra-time couldn't separate the teams it was down to the lottery that is a penalty shoot out. Chile emerged victors after a mammoth 14-13 showdown.

The other semi saw England take on surprise package Oceania XI. The northern hemisphere team proved too strong, grabbing goals either side of half-time to claim a place in the final.

Luckless Oceania Select XI attack the English goal 

Results

SWCC - Group 2

Group 2 pitted Europe against South America. The teams taking part were England, Italy, Brazil and Argentina SuperFooty Heavyweight teams on Sureshot bases.

Group 2, England v Italy. The English kick-off what turns out to be a footballing lesson.

England head home to make it 3-0

Brazil v Argentina

Argentina bear down on goal to grab a late consolation goal.

The Final Table

England with a 100% record top the group to play Oceania Select XI. Brazil finish second to earn a semi-final berth against hotly fancied Chile.

SWCC - 2013

We held the Subbuteo World Cup Competition in early December 2013.

It was an eight national team tournament who played group stages and then Semi-Final & Final matches.

The teams were made up of Subbuteo, Stefan Corda, Santiago and SuperFooty teams on a variety of bases. The Results, Tables and some pictures are presented in my next three posts.

We enjoyed it so much that we plan to do another competition with the same format very soon.

These are the eight teams that took part in the competition

Some action from Group 1.

Australia and New Zealand prepare for their match. The lightweights ran out 2-0 winners.

New Zealand take the lead, the ball going in off the underside of the crossbar.

Chile and Australia line up before their bad tempered fixture.

Chile fully in control.

Australia's centre back takes out his frustration resulting in a free kick.

Oceania Select XI v New Zealand

The final results and tables

Chile 2k4 figures on Stefan Corda Image II bases are emphatic group winners with eight goals four and none against. Oceania Select XI, SuperFooty Heavyweight on Subbuteo 2003 bases are unlikely runners-up and grab a semi-final place against the Group 2 winners. Subbuteo Lightweight New Zealand, gain some consolation by winning heavyweight, wooden spoon neighbours Australia.