I am definitely calling that a game to me last night as I got the first goal-scorer and although not getting the score quite right, did say Porto would win!
And where was Ronaldo? Not on the score sheet which saved me a fortune. Porto did a superb job keeping him on a leash but not such a good job defending their amazing record of not conceding in over 9 hours of CL playing time, and 82nd-minute goal from Chiesa put pay to that.
Over in Spain, Seville were turned over by Dortmund with Leeds'very own born and bred wonderkid, Haaland following an exquisite assist with a brace of goals to give them an upper hand going into the next leg at home.
Are Mbappe and Haaland the new Messi and Ronaldo? I ask!
@nathen007's Prediction
This had me Googling! So Rangers first and an interesting fact. Steven Gerrard's boys have not actually lost a game in either the Scottish Premiership nor Europa League so far this season which is pretty impressive but I'd suggest that Royal Antwerp will provide a stiffer test than they have had to date. No injuries are being reported and they will be able to call upon former Leeds and Anderlecht man Kemar Roofe after suspension and his experience in the Belgian league may prove to be very useful.
Royal Antwerp, it seems are currently sat in 2nd place in the Jupiler League and have some serious selection headaches due to injuries with top striker, Ze suspended and Mbokani out injured. Their frontline will be 'makeshift' to say the least! Coach, Franky Vercauteren expects to only have 18 fit players to choose from for their first game in a European knockout stage in 26 years!
It's looking like they're shagged before they even start!
Prediction: Royal Antwerp 0 : 4 Rangers - First Goalscorer: Roofe
A brave call by me, especially as Rangers have been known to fluff their lines!
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And the winners were...
ME! As almost no one predicted the Porto win and almost everyone bent over for Ronaldo! So whilst the pots rise there is just Appearance fees to send to @lebey1, @monsterbuster, @jfang003, @pusen, @anderssinho, @hkyss.sports, @friendlymoose, @marvinix, @numpypython, @p15, @chrisparis, @corporateay and @olaunlimited (welcome to the team my friend!)
Shout-outs to the missing players!
@hirohurl, @metzli, @cabinet24, @ralph75 (If I miss anyone, it's not because I'm snubbing you. It's because I'm 54 and an old twat with a shocking memory!)
One thing I promised someone I'd do yesterday and forgot is to remind everyone that this isn't the only prediction contest on SportsTalkSocial. If you all catch up with @fitcoin , he runs an NBA and NFL prediction game, also with great prizes and upvotes. Go and fill your boots boys and get him bled dry!
Thanks once again for joining in. We have a great team here and let's all try and support each other wherever our paths cross around the various tribes. It's tough being a little fish on @hive but loads of little fish swim stronger and grow together. Fucking hell that was shit but you know what I mean!!
Royal Antwerp 1 : 1 Rangers
Tavernier to score first
This Tavernier must be good since so many went for him 👍
Don't follow either team much but it was my choice after doing a Presearch and checking their stats.
first to make a comment. lol
James Tavernier to score first
rangers to win 3-0
He's here. Boom number 1 again mate :-)
Lol
I am going for a 1-0 win for Antwerp, with goalscorer, Lior Refaelov. I think you are underestimating Antwerp a little bit. Even though they have selection issues, they are still a tough opponent!
I was going to tag you and then forgot! Welcome. I was just reading all the reports and interviews today and the manager was totally morose and pissed off about his selection issues and wasn't sure they could even put out a full team with subs!
If it weren't for this, I'd have tipped them, after all, Scottish football is seriously crap!
I dont know, he was right on the Porto Juve game 🔥
Yup, 1 out 20 ain't bad lol ;-)
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Royal Antwerp 1 - 3 Rangers
First scorer Roofe
Morelos
2 - 1
1-3 with Tavernier first
looking like Tavernier is the Scottish Ronaldo.....obviously with less money....and a kilt!
Come onnnn the man played less than 30min.
Totally ruined my first scorer bet.
Yeah Ronaldo with a kilt damn it haha
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I'll go with 2-1 in favor of rangers, I don't watch their games much so I ain't know any player, sad.
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Haha you will games from even more obscyre leagues in the future ;)
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0-1 Tavernier
Appreciate the shout-out!!
You're more than welcome mate!
I was really impressed that you took that Porto win!
Sooo I'm gonna go a little after your predicition and guess
Royal Antwerp 0 : 2 Rangers - First Goalscorer: Roofe
Thanks again! Don’t know much about this league so will pass today.
Dont wanna be a part instead of just spam?
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