At this rate, Argentina and the Netherlands decide to flip a coin for the outcome of their match and then just go home. At least, that's what my wine goblin is telling me. He's just killing time before the Test Match series starts, though.

Final score is 7-1 to Germany. Last one was a consolation for Brazil (scorer's name eludes me). I have no idea what I've just seen, but I think more booze will help put it into perspective.

I don't have much Oranje-love either, for the same reasons. Plus, I wanted Costa Rica to have a fairytale.

No harm, no foul. I was at least five hours into a scrumpy frenzy.

Erm what?

There has been much screaming and chucking of wine corks at the telly here at Expat Manor. Next time, I'll slaughter the livestock and offer burnt offerings to the gods before the match.

Oh, titty-bum...

And now we're into penalties! Vamos, la sele!

Hey! The alternative national anthem! I think I'm supposed to stand to attention before pressing play.