I had a sneaking suspiction that this is the time for Switzerland, however, I didn't dare to say. First, Sagitarius ASC perfectly fits for Spain playing in red and blue. Switzerland is Gemini. Besides Switzerland is ruled by Virgo, so Mercury, ruler of Switzerland, on the cusp of DSC is a good testimony for Swiss. Jupiter is in a succedent house below the horizon with his antisca conjunct Saturn in Virgo in detriment of Jupiter. Not a good sign for Spain. Dispositor of Saturn Mercury in its own sign Gemini also in a sign of Jupiter detriment. Bad testimonies for Spain accumulate. Mercury is also the final dispositor of the rulers of ASC and MC and, by the way, of all other planets. So big strengh.

Moon near MC within an orb of 3 degrees, I thought that Spain should win. I noticed that Moon is going to square APOF which according to the rules is the end. But I didn't believe that it is sufficient for Swiss to win taking into account that Spain is an unquestionable favourite of this match and Jupiter had stronger accidental dignities. I expected that it was going to be a tough match and believed that despite Mercury being in its own sign and angular and Moon square APOF Spain would win. Mercury was engough strong to beat Jupiter.

daz madrigal wrote:Spain 0 Switzerland 1

The first shock result. How do we explain it?

L1 ruler is weakly placed, also its antision is conj SA which sq the Sun in 7th. Also 7th ruler is in its own house so it was always on the cards.

Moon square APOF, that is strong testimony that underdog wins.
Also rule "closer the stronger". Moon is almost 3 degree from MC while Me is less then 1 degree from DSC.

Like Janis, I thought this would be a tough game for Spain but still reckoned they would win. Very difficult to oppose the tournament favourites.

A couple of seasons ago I noted down an observation we made from Prem League games. When the Moon is conjunct an angle (any angle) from an angular house, the favourite wins (Brazil yesterday). Conversely when it is conjunct an angle from a cadent house, the underdog wins. Obviously I did notice Moon conjunct MC from 9th house - impossible to miss it really! - but I thought, or hoped, that 3? would be too wide to count. Apparently not

Wearing White Kit seems advantage. Swiss had that advantage. Also, Japan earlier. May be Goca can explain it better. Will Greece has this advantage as they are likely to use White kit during Greece V Nigeria match. But Moon conjunct Mars and approving Saturn creates doubts. It may end in a Draw. Goca can you pls explain?

Dear GOCA, Your team Uruguay was fantastic. Although it was not a tight match as per our expectations, still I enjoyed. Do you think Mexico can upset France today as they are likely to use White- Green Kit. Uruguay had used White kit.

Rohan wrote:Will Greece has this advantage as they are likely to use White kit during Greece V Nigeria match. But Moon conjunct Mars and approving Saturn creates doubts. It may end in a Draw.

I haven't looked at any of today's charts yet but it's interesting that you think Greece (underdogs) may win or draw their game which kicks off at 4pm because it has been the games played at this time that have produced the most upsets (Argentina being the one exception). Of the 17 games played so far, only three underdogs have won - all in the 4pm games! Of course now I've pointed this out, the pattern will probably change

How did Uruquay win? apart from being a much better team ofcourse This time I ignored MA on 7th/8th cusp that had served us well during the other matches at this time - maybe not a good idea to dismiss something that had worked in the past.

With VE L4 sq MC I'm surprised SA didnt at least score but then Frawley says that if a player is sent off the chart is void to be replaced by a judgement chart. Uruguay scored 2 goals shortly after.

Dear Rohan,
This chart, France vs Mexico, is very interesting, because for the first time in sports charts I see Moon as Besieged planet! I am very interested in to see how this match will end!
Accidental dignities again are more or less the same, rulers are in sudent houses, also Moon and dispositor and althought Moon has conjunction with APOF which would normaly mean win for ASC team in color method, I doubth it will be case in this match. We know that besieged planets are believed to be very restricted in their functioning, so unable to act and + in 8house, I think Moon can not perform well that conjunction. So, my opinion is that it will be draw.

Daz wrote:How did Uruquay win?

Depends which method you're using It turned out Uruguay were wearing white (Moon above horizon), not light blue (Venus below horizon). I had to wait until after game had started to place my bet.

Rohan wrote:Do you think Mexico can upset France today as they are likely to use White- Green Kit.

I can't decide whether Mexico will wear green or black. Which colour clashes less with France's blue? I think Mexico will have more chance of getting something out of the game if they wear black since Saturn is above horizon.

Dear Goca, Thanks for the analysis. Can you pl tell me which team will be the Asc as per your calculations in France V Mexico match?

France 1 Mexico 1

MO applying conj to MA in 10th should help France but its only enough to avoid defeat. I think Mexico will play well and deserve to win so yes another shock result!

Argentina 3 S Korea 1

L10 applying to MA + VE in 10th suggests an easy victory for the favourites.

Rohan wrote:Dear Goca, Thanks for the analysis. Can you pl tell me which team will be the Asc as per your calculations in France V Mexico match?

If France wear their home sport kit, blue/white/red then Mexico will wear for sure black sport kit. Mexico then will be ASC.
But if France wear all blue kit then Mexico mast wear their home sport kit green/white. Mexico then will be DSC.