Game 39 - Final Report

Germany - Argentina

Going into this the final match of the Tipster, the top of the table looked like this:
199  - Paul
198  - Ben
186 - Alex K

The Final of the Tipster Cup was between Franz and Ben.

Many people tipped the 1st goal to be scored just before half-time, with tips for the 41st, 42nd, 43rd, 44th and 45th minute, as well as two tips for the 15th and two for the 25th. In the end, Matt's tip for the 55th minute was closest, a mere 58 minutes away from the actual time. This was the 'worst' winning tip for the Time in this year's Tipster, :-) but still gains him 3 points.
Nobody tipped Götze as first goal-scorer, so no points there.

Fourteen people tipped a German victory; Matt tipped a draw; and three people tipped Argentina to win.
Although nobody got a perfect Score in this match, two people tipped a 1-goal victory for Germany: well done Paul and Franz, 7 points for each of you, which brings you both victory!

Congratulations to Paul for winning the Tipster League!
And Franz wins the Tipster Cup. Well Done!

Paul tipped the correct winner in 31 of the 39 Tipster matches.
2nd place in both tournaments was claimed by Ben, while Alex K came 3rd in the League.
Søren beat Craig to 3rd place in the Cup and looks as cheerful as Messi receiving his Golden Whatever last night. ;-)

Tipster Cup Final:
Franz 7
Ben 5

Tipster Cup 3rd place play-off:
Søren 5
Craig 0

The Winner's Curse continues, with 2012 Champion Alex J scoring just 98 points:
- Franz won the 2006 Tipster, but finished 5th in 2008
- Ben won the 2008 Tipster, but finished 7th in 2010
- Mark won the 2010 Tipster, but finished 12th in 2012
- Alex J won the 2012 Tipster, but finished 19th in 2014

Excluding the Italian default, I'm pleased to announce that the prize pot is 100% full. I'll contact the winners directly to arrange transferring the prize money.

Tips, and the Final Table Standings, are in the posts below, as well as Part II of the Statistics.


That concludes the 2014 Tipster - I hope you've enjoyed it. If I run a Tipster for Euro 2016, I will be in touch.....

Thanks for playing!