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I wonder what's going down in The Committee, since they are as much in the dark as anyone else in this competition

So that concludes the first weekend of action at the Totallympics International Song Contest - Special Event in Japan. Here is a recap of today's results and the current standings in Groups A, B and C: Day 2 (Sun 26 July) Fixtures / Results Group A Sunday, July 26th 2020, 12:00 (GMT +1) Jamaica 2 vs 6 Guinea Sunday, July 26th 2020, 13:00 (GMT +1) Belarus 7 vs 1 Japan Nation P W D L VF VA VD Pts Guinea 3 2 0 1 16 8 +8 6 Gibraltar 2 2 0 0 10 6 +4 6 Belarus 2 1 0 1 10 6 +4 3 Jamaica 2 1 0 1 9 7 +2 3 Japan 3 0 0 3 3 21 -18 0 Group B Sunday, July 26th 2020, 17:00 (GMT +1) Puerto Rico 4 vs 4 Sri Lanka Sunday, July 26th 2020, 17:30 (GMT +1) Kiribati 5 vs 3 Kosovo Nation P W D L VF VA VD Pts Somalia 2 2 0 0 12 4 +8 6 Puerto Rico 2 1 1 0 10 6 +4 4 Sri Lanka 3 1 1 1 12 12 0 4 Kiribati 2 1 0 1 6 10 -4 3 Kosovo 3 0 0 3 8 16 -8 0 Group C Sunday, July 26th 2020, 20:00 (GMT +1) Burundi 5 vs 3 Zambia Sunday, July 26th 2020, 20:30 (GMT +1) Albania 7 vs 1 South Korea Nation P W D L VF VA VD Pts Burundi 2 2 0 0 13 3 +10 6 Albania 2 2 0 0 12 4 +8 6 Guatemala 2 1 0 1 8 8 0 3 South Korea 3 1 0 2 8 16 -8 3 Zambia 3 0 0 3 7 17 -10 0 Sadly today's results mean we have lost 3 nations from the main event. Japan, Kosovo and Zambia will enter the consolation tournament (The Challenge Trophy) in an attempt for some redemption. Meanwhile, Burundi and Albania keep up their 100% records in Group C and are battling it out for top spot as things stand. It's also been a good day for Belarus, Guinea and Kiribati who all recorded victories to keep their qualification ambitions firmly on track. Here is a reminder of the match-ups coming up tomorrow when we resume the action in Groups D, E and F. Day 3 Monday 27th July Group D Match 31 13:00: Iraq v Monaco Match 32 13:30: Côte d'Ivoire v South Africa Group E Match 33 17:00: Cuba v Cape Verde Match 34 17:30: Chinese Tapiei v Mali Group F Match 35 20:00: Angola v Barbados Match 36 20:30: Hong Kong v North Macedonia See you all tomorrow

Unfortunately Zambia join the hosts Japan and Kosovo in making an early exit.

Group C Sunday, July 26th 2020, 20:30 (GMT +1) Albania 0 vs 0 South Korea The final match of the day is a fascinating clash between Albania and South Korea. Albania made a dream start to the contest, beating Guatemala 5-3 in their only match so far. South Korea meanwhile bounced back in sensational style from their first day whitewash at the hands of Burundi to defeat Zambia comprehensively by a scoreline of 7-1. That wiped out much of their negative vote difference from their nightmare first match and they have a new air of confidence going into today's match. Zambia will also have a close eye on this match because they know if the match ends in a tie, or if there is a victory for Albania, then Zambia will be heading out of the contest. A total of 8 matches judges have been assigned the task of adjudicating this match. The judges are each allocated a specialised hut which are located at various vantage points surrounding the arena where the artists will perform. These judging huts can be seen in the diagram below with their locations denoted by letters (K, E, H, C, M, B, F and A). K E H Albania vs South Korea A C F B M Now it's time to see how the judges scored this contest Judge K voted for.... Judge E voted for.... Judge H voted for.... Judge C voted for.... Judge M voted for.... Judge B voted for.... Judge F voted for.... Judge A voted for.... Final Result and Scorecard Updated Group C Standings after match

Group C Sunday, July 26th 2020, 20:00 (GMT +1) Burundi 0 vs 0 Zambia Group C is proving to be a tight group with 4 teams tied on 3 points and only Zambia waiting for their first points of the contest. As such, it's crucial that Zambia get a positive result today, though in a group as tight as this one, they will still have a slim chance of qualification, even if they suffer a third successive defeat today. Their opponents, Burundi, on the other hand have a 100% record having whitewashed South Korea 8-0 on the opening day, their only match to date. A total of 8 matches judges have been assigned the task of adjudicating this match. The judges are each allocated a specialised hut which are located at various vantage points surrounding the arena where the artists will perform. These judging huts can be seen in the diagram below with their locations denoted by letters (K, E, H, C, M, B, F and A). K E H Burundi vs Zambia A C F B M Now it's time to see how the judges scored this contest Judge K voted for.... Judge E voted for.... Judge H voted for.... Judge C voted for.... Judge M voted for.... Judge B voted for.... Judge F voted for.... Judge A voted for.... Final Result and Scorecard Updated Group C Standings after match

We are back at 20:00 GMT +1 with the finally action of the day from Group C.

Group B Sunday, July 26th 2020, 17:30 (GMT +1) Kiribati 0 vs 0 Kosovo Next up we have a crucial match between Kiribati and Kosovo. Both sides are languishing at the foot of the table having lost all their games so far. However, Kiribati have only played one match so far so they have a little more breathing room. On the other hand, another defeat for Kosovo will send them packing as they will be unable to catch the teams above them. Therefore it is imperative they avoid defeat today. A total of 8 match judges have been assigned the task of adjudicating this match. The judges are each allocated a specialised hut which are located at various vantage points surrounding the arena where the artists will perform. These judging huts can be seen in the diagram below with their locations denoted by letters (K, E, H, C, M, B, F and A). K E H Kiribati vs Kosovo A C F B M Now it's time to see how the judges scored this contest Judge K voted for.... Judge E voted for.... Judge H voted for.... Judge C voted for.... Judge M voted for.... Judge B voted for.... Judge F voted for.... Judge A voted for.... Final Result and Scorecard Updated Group B Standings after match

This result means that the next match between Kiribati v Kosovo is a match that Kosovo must not lose in order to stay alive in the contest.

Group B Sunday, July 26th 2020, 17:00 (GMT +1) Puerto Rico 0 vs 0 Sri Lanka Group B recommences with the fixture of Puerto Rico and Sri Lanka. The winner of this tie will have one foot in the next round as both have one victory already under their belts. Sri Lanka however also have one defeat on their record from their opening day defeat against Somalia. A total of 8 match judges have been assigned the task of adjudicating this match. The judges are each allocated a specialised hut which are located at various vantage points surrounding the arena where the artists will perform. These judging huts can be seen in the diagram below with their locations denoted by letters (K, E, H, C, M, B, F and A). K E H Puerto Rico vs Sri Lanka A C F B M Now it's time to see how the judges scored this contest Judge K voted for.... Judge E voted for.... Judge H voted for.... Judge C voted for.... Judge M voted for.... Judge B voted for.... Judge F voted for.... Judge A voted for.... Final Result and Scorecard Updated Group B Standings after match

Unfortunately the hosts Japan will be heading out of the main competition after the group stages but will enter into the consolation competition - The Challenge Trophy. Join us at 17:00 GMT +1 for more action at the TISC Special.

Group A Sunday, July 26th 2020, 13:00 (GMT +1) Belarus 0 vs 0 Japan It's time for the hosts to return to the stage as they face Belarus in a crucial Group A encounter. Japan have had a tough start to the contest, suffering 2 defeats from 2 and another defeat today would send the hosts to an early exit. Belarus are also in desperate need of a positive result having lost their only match of the campaign so far. The stakes are high for this clash of Belarus v Japan. A total of 8 match judges have been assigned the task of adjudicating this match. The judges are each allocated a specialised hut which are located at various vantage points surrounding the arena where the artists will perform. These judging huts can be seen in the diagram below with their locations denoted by letters (K, E, H, C, M, B, F and A). K E H Belarus vs Japan A C F B M Now it's time to see how the judges scored this contest Judge K voted for.... Judge E voted for.... Judge H voted for.... Judge C voted for.... Judge M voted for.... Judge B voted for.... Judge F voted for.... Judge A voted for.... Final Result and Scorecard Updated Group A Standings after match

This result means Japan must avoid defeat against Belarus today or they are out.

Group A Sunday, July 26th 2020, 12:00 (GMT +1) Jamaica 0 vs 0 Guinea Hello and welcome to another day of action at the Totallympics International Song Contest - Special Event 2020. We have action across 3 groups today (Groups A, B and C) and a total of 6 matches to be played. We begin in Group A and the first match-up of the day sees Jamaica take on Guinea. Jamaica scored a 7-1 victory over Japan on Day 1, the only match they have played so far. Guinea also had a 7-1 victory over Japan but also have one defeat on their record from their opening night defeat to Gibraltar. Victory for either team would see them move to the top of Group A, boosting hopes for automatic qualification for the Round of 16. A total of 8 match judges have been assigned the task of adjudicating this match. The judges are each allocated a specialised hut which are located at various vantage points surrounding the arena where the artists will perform. These judging huts can be seen in the diagram below with their locations denoted by letters (K, E, H, C, M, B, F and A). K E H Jamaica vs Guinea A C F B M Now it's time to see how the judges scored this contest Judge K voted for.... Judge E voted for.... Judge H voted for.... Judge C voted for.... Judge M voted for.... Judge B voted for.... Judge F voted for.... Judge A voted for.... Final Result and Scorecard Updated Group A Standings after match

Day 2 (Sun 26 July) Fixtures / Results Group A Sunday, July 26th 2020, 12:00 (GMT +1) Jamaica 2 vs 6 Guinea Sunday, July 26th 2020, 13:00 (GMT +1) Belarus 7 vs 1 Japan Nation P W D L VF VA VD Pts Guinea 3 2 0 1 16 8 +8 6 Gibraltar 2 2 0 0 10 6 +4 6 Belarus 2 1 0 1 10 6 +4 3 Jamaica 2 1 0 1 9 7 +2 3 Japan 3 0 0 3 3 21 -18 0 Group B Sunday, July 26th 2020, 17:00 (GMT +1) Puerto Rico 4 vs 4 Sri Lanka Sunday, July 26th 2020, 17:30 (GMT +1) Kiribati 5 vs 3 Kosovo Nation P W D L VF VA VD Pts Somalia 2 2 0 0 12 4 +8 6 Puerto Rico 2 1 1 0 10 6 +4 4 Sri Lanka 3 1 1 1 12 12 0 4 Kiribati 2 1 0 1 6 10 -4 3 Kosovo 3 0 0 3 8 16 -8 0 Group C Sunday, July 26th 2020, 20:00 (GMT +1) Burundi 5 vs 3 Zambia Sunday, July 26th 2020, 20:30 (GMT +1) Albania 7 vs 1 South Korea Nation P W D L VF VA VD Pts Burundi 2 2 0 0 13 3 +10 6 Albania 2 2 0 0 12 4 +8 6 Guatemala 2 1 0 1 8 8 0 3 South Korea 3 1 0 2 8 16 -8 3 Zambia 3 0 0 3 7 17 -10 0

So that concludes Super Saturday at the Totallympics International Song Contest - Special Event in Japan. Here is a recap of today's results: Day 1 (Sat 25 July) Fixtures / Results Group A Saturday, July 25th 2020, 13:00 (GMT +1) Gibraltar 5 vs 3 Belarus Saturday, July 25th 2020, 13:20 (GMT +1) Guinea 7 vs 1 Japan Nation P W D L VF VA VD Pts Gibraltar 2 2 0 0 10 6 +4 6 Jamaica 1 1 0 0 7 1 +6 3 Guinea 2 1 0 1 10 6 +4 3 Belarus 1 0 0 1 3 5 -2 0 Japan 2 0 0 2 2 14 -12 0 Group B Saturday, July 25th 2020, 13:40 (GMT +1) Sri Lanka 5 vs 3 Kosovo Saturday, July 25th 14:00, 17:30 (GMT +1) Somalia 7 vs 1 Kiribati Nation P W D L VF VA VD Pts Somalia 2 2 0 0 12 4 +8 6 Puerto Rico 1 1 0 0 6 2 +4 3 Sri Lanka 2 1 0 1 8 8 0 3 Kosovo 2 0 0 2 5 11 -6 0 Kiribati 1 0 0 1 1 7 -6 0 Group C Saturday, July 25th 2020, 18:00 (GMT +1) Zambia 1 vs 7 South Korea Saturday, July 25th 2020, 18:20 (GMT +1) Guatemala 3 vs 5 Albania Nation P W D L VF VA VD Pts Burundi 1 1 0 0 8 0 +8 3 Albania 1 1 0 0 5 3 +2 3 Guatemala 2 1 0 1 8 8 0 3 South Korea 2 1 0 1 7 9 -2 3 Zambia 2 0 0 2 4 12 -8 0 Group D Saturday, July 25th 2020, 18:40 (GMT +1) Monaco 3 vs 5 South Africa Saturday, July 25th 2020, 19:00 (GMT +1) Costa Rica 3 vs 5 Côte d'Ivoire Nation P W D L VF VA VD Pts South Africa 2 2 0 0 10 6 +4 6 Costa Rica 2 1 0 1 10 6 +4 3 Côte d'Ivoire 1 1 0 0 5 3 +2 3 Iraq 1 0 0 1 3 5 -2 0 Monaco 2 0 0 2 4 12 -8 0 Group E Saturday, July 25th 2020, 21:00 (GMT +1) Cape Verde 7 vs 1 Mali Saturday, July 25th 2020, 21:20 (GMT +1) Iceland 4 vs 4 Chinese Taipei Nation P W D L VF VA VD Pts Cape Verde 2 2 0 0 12 4 +8 6 Cuba 1 1 0 0 5 3 +2 3 Chinese Taipei 1 0 1 0 4 4 0 1 Iceland 2 0 1 1 7 9 -2 1 Mali 2 0 0 2 4 12 -8 0 Group F Saturday, July 25th 2020, 21:40 (GMT +1) Barbados 4 vs 4 North Macedonia Saturday, July 25th 2020, 22:00 (GMT +1) Belize 2 vs 6 Hong Kong Nation P W D L VF VA VD Pts Barbados 2 1 1 0 10 6 +4 4 Hong Kong 1 1 0 0 6 2 +4 3 North Macedonia 2 0 2 0 8 8 0 2 Angola 1 0 1 0 4 4 0 1 Belize 2 0 0 2 4 12 -8 0 Gibraltar, Somalia, South Africa and Cape Verde each have one foot in the Round of 16 with 2 wins from 2 matches. At the opposite end of the tables, Japan, Kosovo, Zambia, Monaco, Mali and Belize each have their work cut out for them to progress to the knock-out phase as they have 2 defeats from 2 games. But everything is still possible, especially as 3rd place in each group offers an opportunity to advance via the repechages. Here is a reminder of the match-ups coming up tomorrow when we resume the action in Groups A, B and C. Day 2 Sunday 26th July Group A Match 25 12:00: Jamaica v Guinea Match 26 13:00: Belarus v Japan Group B Match 27 17:00: Puerto Rico v Sri Lanka Match 28 17:30: Kiribati v Kosovo Group C Match 29 20:00: Burundi v Zambia Match 30 20:30: Albania v South Korea See you all tomorrow

Group F Saturday, July 25th 2020, 22:00 (GMT +1) Belize 0 vs 0 Hong Kong The final match of Super Saturday involves Belize and Hong Kong. Belize are still without points as they lost their opening encounter with Barbados 6-2. Hong Kong have had a long wait to get their contest underway and they will be hoping for a winning start to the TISC Special. A total of 8 match judges have been assigned the task of adjudicating this match. The judges are each allocated a specialised hut which are located at various vantage points surrounding the arena where the artists will perform. These judging huts can be seen in the diagram below with their locations denoted by letters (K, E, H, C, M, B, F and A). K E H Belize vs Hong Kong A C F B M Now it's time to see how the judges scored this contest Judge K voted for.... Judge E voted for.... Judge H voted for.... Judge C voted for.... Judge M voted for.... Judge B voted for.... Judge F voted for.... Judge A voted for.... Final Result and Scorecard Updated Group F Standings after match

Group F Saturday, July 25th 2020, 21:40 (GMT +1) Barbados 0 vs 0 North Macedonia Rounding up a packed day of action, we finally come to Group F. First up we have the encounter of Barbados v North Macedonia. Barbados got their contest off to a dream start with a 6-2 victory over Belize. North Macedonia were involved in the only drawn game in the first round of fixtures so they have 1 point on the board after their match with Angola. A win for either nation would be a big step towards qualification for the knock-out phase. A total of 8 match judges have been assigned the task of adjudicating this match. The judges are each allocated a specialised hut which are located at various vantage points surrounding the arena where the artists will perform. These judging huts can be seen in the diagram below with their locations denoted by letters (K, E, H, C, M, B, F and A). K E H Barbados vs North Macedonia A C F B M Now it's time to see how the judges scored this contest Judge K voted for.... Judge E voted for.... Judge H voted for.... Judge C voted for.... Judge M voted for.... Judge B voted for.... Judge F voted for.... Judge A voted for.... Final Result and Scorecard Updated Group F Standings after match

Group E Saturday, July 25th 2020, 21:20 (GMT +1) Iceland 0 vs 0 Chinese Taipei It's Iceland vs Chinese Taipei up next to do battle in Group E. Chinese Taipei will be hoping for a good start to their tournament in their opening game whereas Iceland are hoping to breathe life into their contest as they already have an opening day defeat on the board. A total of 8 matches judges have been assigned the task of adjudicating this match. The judges are each allocated a specialised hut which are located at various vantage points surrounding the arena where the artists will perform. These judging huts can be seen in the diagram below with their locations denoted by letters (K, E, H, C, M, B, F and A). K E H Iceland vs Chinese Taipei A C F B M Now it's time to see how the judges scored this contest Judge K voted for.... Judge E voted for.... Judge H voted for.... Judge C voted for.... Judge M voted for.... Judge B voted for.... Judge F voted for.... Judge A voted for.... Final Result and Scorecard Updated Group E Standings after match

Group E Saturday, July 25th 2020, 21:00 (GMT +1) Cape Verde 0 vs 0 Mali It's an all-African clash now as we move to Group E for the meeting of Cape Verde and Mali. Cape Verde secured all 3 points in their opening match against Iceland whereas Mali are still looking for their first points of the group, having lost to Cuba. A total of 8 match judges have been assigned the task of adjudicating this match. The judges are each allocated a specialised hut which are located at various vantage points surrounding the arena where the artists will perform. These judging huts can be seen in the diagram below with their locations denoted by letters (K, E, H, C, M, B, F and A). K E H Cape Verde vs Mali A C F B M Now it's time to see how the judges scored this contest Judge K voted for.... Judge E voted for.... Judge H voted for.... Judge C voted for.... Judge M voted for.... Judge B voted for.... Judge F voted for.... Judge A voted for.... Final Result and Scorecard Updated Group E Standings after match

That's all from this session of matches on Super Saturday. Join us at 21:00 GMT +1 (hopefully ) for the final session involving matches from Groups E and F.

Group D Saturday, July 25th 2020, 19:00 (GMT +1) Costa Rica 0 vs 0 Côte d'Ivoire The second encounter in Group D involves Costa Rica and Côte d'Ivoire. Costa Rica are looking to maintain winning ways after their opening day victory while Côte d'Ivoire are making their debut having sat out the first round of fixtures. A total of 8 match judges have been assigned the task of adjudicating this match. The judges are each allocated a specialised hut which are located at various vantage points surrounding the arena where the artists will perform. These judging huts can be seen in the diagram below with their locations denoted by letters (K, E, H, C, M, B, F and A). K E H Costa Rica vs Côte d'Ivoire A C F B M Now it's time to see how the judges scored this contest Judge K voted for.... Judge E voted for.... Judge H voted for.... Judge C voted for.... Judge M voted for.... Judge B voted for.... Judge F voted for.... Judge A voted for.... Final Result and Scorecard Updated Group D Standings after match

Group D Saturday, July 25th 2020, 18:40 (GMT +1) Monaco 0 vs 0 South Africa We resume Group D now with the meeting of Monaco and South Africa. Both nations endured contrasting fortunes in the opening round of fixtures as Monaco suffered defeat at the hands of Costa Rica while South Africa were victorious over Iraq. Another win for South Africa would set them up nicely for qualification from the group. Likewise, another defeat for Monaco would mean they have an uphill task to make it to the knock-out phase of the tournament. A total of 8 match judges have been assigned the task of adjudicating this match. The judges are each allocated a specialised hut which are located at various vantage points surrounding the arena where the artists will perform. These judging huts can be seen in the diagram below with their locations denoted by letters (K, E, H, C, M, B, F and A). K E H Monaco vs South Africa A C F B M Now it's time to see how the judges scored this contest Judge K voted for.... Judge E voted for.... Judge H voted for.... Judge C voted for.... Judge M voted for.... Judge B voted for.... Judge F voted for.... Judge A voted for.... Final Result and Scorecard Updated Group D Standings after match

Group C Saturday, July 25th 2020, 18:20 (GMT +1) Guatemala 0 vs 0 Albania Next up in Group C, Albania makes their debut on the stage, having sat out the opening round of fixtures. Guatemala meanwhile are still on a high from their opening day victory over Zambia. A total of 8 matches judges have been assigned the task of adjudicating this match. The judges are each allocated a specialised hut which are located at various vantage points surrounding the arena where the artists will perform. These judging huts can be seen in the diagram below with their locations denoted by letters (K, E, H, C, M, B, F and A). K E H Guatemala vs Albania A C F B M Now it's time to see how the judges scored this contest Judge K voted for.... Judge E voted for.... Judge H voted for.... Judge C voted for.... Judge M voted for.... Judge B voted for.... Judge F voted for.... Judge A voted for.... Final Result and Scorecard Updated Group C Standings after match

Group C Saturday, July 25th 2020, 18:00 (GMT +1) Zambia 0 vs 0 South Korea Attention turns to Group C now as Zambia and South Korea are called on the stage to perform for the second time in the contest. Both nations suffered defeats by contrasting margins on Matchday 1. Zambia went down narrowly against Guatemala 5-3 whilst South Korea had a nightmare debut against Burundi, losing 8-0. Both nations are in search of a boost to their qualification hopes and victory today will be a good step in the right direction. A total of 8 matches judges have been assigned the task of adjudicating this match. The judges are each allocated a specialised hut which are located at various vantage points surrounding the arena where the artists will perform. These judging huts can be seen in the diagram below with their locations denoted by letters (K, E, H, C, M, B, F and A). K E H Zambia vs South Korea A C F B M Now it's time to see how the judges scored this contest Judge K voted for.... Judge E voted for.... Judge H voted for.... Judge C voted for.... Judge M voted for.... Judge B voted for.... Judge F voted for.... Judge A voted for.... Final Result and Scorecard Updated Group C Standings after match