ENGLAND v. PORTUGAL….Excellent. A 0-0 tie that will be decided by penalty kicks. This is what makes soccer the greatest game in the world!

UPDATE: OK, I have to admit that was pretty nerve wracking. Good stuff, even though it brings my winning streak to an end. But good for Portugal anyway.

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