Pool Standings: Round 4 - Semifinals

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Only two picks this time around, but the Netherlands were a near unanimous winner; little changed in the first game. But the Spain/Germany tussle proved to be a real table-turner. Ten teams selected the Spaniards; ten teams favored the German boys (one team just couldn't decide). The four teams at the head of the standings went Spain...which meant a skyrocket ride to new heights, or a close little crew of about ten teams awaiting the final two games.

The young Germans were finally undone, though, and the Claret & Blue, Night Rider and Clueless in Denver still top the charts with 80-plus points each. Nine other teams are hanging around, looking up from the 70's and hoping for some poor picks from the leaders. We shall see.

The final will be worth a whopping eight points; the consolation carries five. Don't count out Cantona...Cosmos...or KC/DC...there's still much action ahead.

Good luck to all.