Astralis really gave a good fight against G2. They kept  G2 on toes in third map but G2 were also able to get wins in crucial rounds in last stages and booked their place in finals. Good play from Astralis and there are some good signs I am watching for Astralis like Xyp9x coming back into form and Bubzkji improving a lot  as well. Gla1ve is also delivering as Awper as well. So good signs..but still there are some things going around in Astralis abut contract so reports are maybe players and coach leaving.



Should be a good one given how Faze is performing but yeah NaVi are too hot to handle right now.

Yeah that news also took me as a surprise. I thought maybe Barcelona thinking of selling Griezmann to get into better condition but they really thought it well by also trying to get Saul in midfield. I think this as a very well thought plan actually. This could really improve their mid and offload the extra wing player. As for Messi, guess it was all just drama in the end and yet we thought of dream close to coming true of watching him in different league.

I wouldn't be so sure. Varane would definitely be a better option if compared to Lindelof but still he sometimes makes some mistakes in defence. Well everyone does who doesn't but I mean he sometimes does in crucial stages. As for Maguire, he has developed a lot this season but still not an alert one in the central defence. There are some things or aspects in which they lack but if they fill those up I think they will be a great link-up in central defence.

Just a question that is bit bumming me up. With Sancho arrival whom do you think is gonna likely lose his place in team? I can only think of Rashford unless Ole is thinking of maybe putting Rashford ahead on as striker.

Yeah it was amazing one. The OT in second map was very close. It was 18-16 with Astralis leading and only one round win for Astralis to make them enter in semifinals but VP turned it around to move to 3rd map. But unfortunately they lost quite heavily in 3rd map.

Whole game it was the same saga. Astralis taking the lead in first half and then VP making recovery and then OT until the 3rd map where Astralis took the lead but didn't gave VP the chance to recover.

I think Wan Bissaka is performing great for Manchester United at right back position. I think wingbacks are performing for United whether it be on left hand side which is Shaw or right hand which is Bissaka. I think it is central defenders who needs to alert enough. Maguire and Lindelof needs to take a bit of responsibility as central defenders. Mid for United is good with Fernandes and the CDM's. Only thing is they need a striker which I agree with you. Cavani is not a long term solution and also Rashford has been bit out of form for quite some time.

Starting the match Astralis were very strong going into Overpass (picked by Virtus Pro) but somehow they made it in CT side. Right now it is in OT and both teams are really playing it like quarterfinals giving their all. So far looking at it seems like you could win this but there is second map - Astralis pick. I have my money on Virtus Pro to advance.

EDIT: All Astralis in OT and they have managed to get the first map. Still it was so close and good recovery from VP as well into second half.

Very good point. Actually there is like Moukoko but player is still 16 and is a good young developing player but not quite a product like Haaland is right now. Haaland is so much key player on the tip of Dortmund's attack and sending him to other team will drastically affect the team right now. Therefore I also think Dortmund will not sell this player until some develops near to giving some results as a striker like Haaland right now is doing.

You forgot Wijnaldum and Archaf Hakimi as well which strengthens their mid furthermore. With the pandemic giving a big dent to financial conditions of most teams, PSG capitalized on the opportunities quite well with the free transfers, I must say. They didn't spent much actually except in case of Hakimi but yeah are paying quite a wage to all of these new transfers. Somehow feels similar to how Chelsea were in the last summer transfer window. Just hope any of these transfers doesn't goes waste.

I would say its the pocket that made him switch to French side. Donnarumma was reported to be seeking some pretty high wages and AC Milan weren't able to give him that. They though still tried which shows how much the player meant to them but unfortunately they didn't came into agreement and PSG fulfilled his wage demands and he moved there. Its just PSG knows how to do business and they are in much comfortable financial condition as most of the big teams.

They are known for this. They right now still have lot of talented young players potential of becoming stars and being hunt down by big clubs in future. Take Jude Bellingham for example. Such a young talent and has represented England and right now transfermarkt shows market value of almost 50m Euros. There is furthermore young players like Reyna, Moukoko. Dortmund have really good scouts and they have been investing quite well lately.

Actually for Haaland, they have someone in striker place but yeah not a suitable some are young and some are old but no one near the form as Haaland is in. Right now, reports are that Dortmund are in stance that they won't sell Haaland and I think it is gonna stay like that for 2-3 years more.

I placed draw until Full Time so won mine as well. The Tripper addition was smart from Southgate and took Italy by surprise. Both left wings backs continued to give trouble until the end of first half. Second half Italy did well defending and also attacked very well. I also later on placed a bet on Italy to win trophies at SB as I opted for experience over young players and that is what happened. Donna pulled off some amazing saves and won the match for Italy.

I think England's defense line wasn't coordinating well. There were quite some chances for Italy in second half and you know Pickford is always demanding from his defenders but there is one Harry Maguire who isn't very much quick to react. Anyway England did well to come this far but at last didn't made it but hell yeah feel so cool about Bonucci and Chiellini finally getting the Trophy.

Yeah Dean Henderson would be a good choice. I wonder why Southgate has Ramsdale and Johnstone on bench when they already have a goalkeeper like Dean Henderson. I really get confused up thinking how they come up with the lineup. Let's see how well Pickford will do. I being rooting in for Italy would hope for some mistakes 

Should be hard IMO with the CB's Italy have unless they make a mistake or Harry Kane some surprising shots and finds the back of the net.



My Man!!! Italy should win if both sides perform like they have been so far.


Looking at the lineup seems like it might be a bit hard for Italy to score after Saka is out and Southgate has brought in Trippier so a defensive change. Southgate has thought it well. Have a feeling that formation might change just 10-15 mins after commencement of second half. Feels like starting half should be England relying on counters more than controlled.

About England's goalkeeper, there is a weakness that he tends to make mistakes in pressure. I have seen in PL and even Euro's that his weakness is not a secret anymore. They even try to pressure him in corners by putting players inside the 6yard box and keep him under pressure. Anyway that's their best option in goalkeeper so can understand working them out with options they have.

That is an interesting one from Southgate. So two guys on the left to keep a check on Insigne. I like the idea. Veratti could also become a trouble for England. Wonder its still no Grealish in starting lineup?



Yeah same, maybe because of the players they posses in the lineup as well as on the bench. Anyway it is good for Italy backers like me and honestly I think Italy have too much quality right now as compared to England. England are bit underperforming as compared to expectations. But well let's see.

Vitality weren't able to hold the lead in first map and gave in too easily to Faze and as for 2nd map Faze had a good lead and right when VItality were making comeback in second map Twistzz pulled off a crazy deagle round in the last crucial rounds to make it easy for Faze. It was close but honestly Vitality should have done better.

Right now I have money on Virtus. Despite some poor performances in past week , I think they still would be back on track in this IEM Cologne and so far they are playing good against BIG.

Would serve as a good backup for Kieran Tierny but did we need to focus on defense backup options really now? I think we need to invest on some one who cam lead the attack and score goals but right now don't see any target as of now. Couple of weeks ago there was Andre Silva rumours which I liked a lot but that also has gone down.

As for Nuno Tavares he could be a good development in future if he is showing potential if Arteta keeps on giving chances in first team football but with Tierny playing good football I don't see much chances would be given.

I've seen clips in where flamie flamed out after losing matches on teammates and these things affects your team. Feels like B1t was already thought of as flamie replacement and he is really doing out well. With the performance B1t is giving right now it would be hard for flamie to make it back into team. The current lineup is doing magic so why go back to old lineup and keep on struggling?

Wouldn't be surprised if flamie is dropped out from bench as well.

Navi are really playing it well. Couple of months ago they were really very bad with coordination and all when I think flamie was still in the lineup but now they are really playing well and very confident making good calls and team coordination is very good as well. That is one of the team that has made massive improvements when top teams lost their touch in CS.

Yeah I also think it doesn't. England were struggling against Denmark at Wembley despite home support. Its final and both sides will have equal support from fans. Italy have been spectacular in both attacking and defending while England has some concerns like - Pickford (normally he is good but tends to make some error in pressure), need some sharpness in attack. Honestly England have performed below expectations given the squad they have. Also I am bit puzzled with Grealish not getting chances.

I think Italy is gonna win this match. maybe 1-0 or in penalties but I expect low no. of goals from England.

Well he doesn't has pace but yeah he is great in finishing and could tee off well to other strikers say Zlatan for goals. So what I think is that they could have a good linkup. Its hard to say that he will be scoring lot of goals but normally given the status of league he is coming from one would expect a good performance and Serie A shouldn't be a difficult one for him. Though I am also not sure its just speculation. Still its a good buy from AC Milan.

As for Zlatan, he recently got his contract extended so yeah he stays for one more season.