There have been 2 rehearsals for Thursday’s 2nd semi final of Eurovision 2013 at The Malmo Arena Having watched the rehearsals, these are the opinions of our team
Elaine’s Qualifiers
Azerbaijan
Finland
Malta
Iceland
Greece
Israel
Armenia
Norway
Georgia
Romania
Andrew’s Qualifiers
San Marino
Azerbaijan
Finland
Norway
Malta
Iceland
Greece
Hungary
Georgia
Romania
Garret’s Qualifiers
Latvia
Greece
Norway
Romania
Malta
Macedonia
Georgia
Azerbaijan
Finland
Iceland
Stephen’s Qualifiers
Latvia
Azerbaijan
Finland
Malta
Iceland
Greece
Norway
Georgia
Romania
San Marino
So overall between the 4 of us in the team 8 countries get 4/4. Two countries get 2/4 and 4 countries get 1/4. That leaves 3 countries with no votes, Bulgaria, Albania and Switzerland.
So the teams overall Top 10 Qualifiers is
Eurovision Ireland’s Team Qualifiers
Azerbaijan
Finland
Malta
Iceland
Greece
Norway
Georgia
Romania
Latvia
San Marino
Author Andrew Main
Source Eurovision Ireland


Where did my after show post go?
Which one is that Martin?
My thoughts on some of SF2
San Marino – Was a favourite of mine but she sang flat and didn’t hit the high notes well. – Not really surprised then that she failed to qualify…but would have preferred San Marino over Armenia, Hungary or Greece!
Hungary – Had liked this from the start but I’m surprised it got through. He had absolutely NO charisma on screen and was dull as dishwater to watch and hear
Georgia – Fantastic! Has a winning sound to me!
Romania – Gone right UP in my estimation after that performance – Dark horse for me! – Drawn 2nd half so will definately be remembered on Sat! Bucharest 2014??
Azerbaijan – yeh, looks good, sounds good, … meh not sure though for a win…
Finland – Kinda liked it… hated it up until tonight! Sam Fox?? … Probably do ok on Sat.. not a winner imo though
Malta Malta Malta… I just can’t help smiling… The most feel-good song I’ve heard in a long time! I really enjoyed their performance :-)
Norway – Has been a favorite of mine from the first time I heard it…. I think this will go top 3… This would make a great James Bond Movie theme song! :-)
Iceland – Lovely song. Not a winner though.
Greece & Armenia – Why??
Anyway… Team Ireland for me! I’ve got a few quid on ya lads…! :-) ,….. Oh me nerves are kicking in!!!
Good Analysis Aidan
Think Greece will surprise and pick up all the Balkan votes
Wit so man Scandi Countries i the final it will split Denmark’s votes
Finland has a great draw as does Ireland – Game On!!
Aw well 7/ 10 not bad for this semi, well done you guys! Iceland knocked my dear Israel out as I thought may happen it was one or the other and yet Moran (and her assets) were wonderful. Pity we won’t get to oggle again come Saturday. Sad for San Marino it was always wishful thinking and I wonder if we will see them back next year what more can they do? it was lovely.. Armenia is my surprise, I thought Albania was the better rock number on stage. Delighted for Hungary, he did a good job. 7/10. So pleased for Malta but I don’t think it’s Valetta next year. Azerbaijan (expected more but it did deliver), Georgia (ditto) Greece (such fun) Finland (better than expected) and Norway ( Actually very good) Romania (I just knew he was going to do it). All in all I loved it, Petra’s doing a great job and her history slot is funny. Did Linda pop up tonight? I must have missed it. The opening was well done too. Am not a fan of more singing in the interval especially when some of the acts in stage were much better. All in all. a good night and I enjoyed it. :)
7/10 was good in this SF Martin. So happy for Malta and Iceland – both could go Top 10
Finland lit up the hall
Greece looking like a contender
Denmark no longer the run away winner with all the Scandi countries in the final.
Excited.com
Here goes: 1 Norway 2 Romania (Unfortunately) 3 Greece 4 Azerbaijan 5 Albania 6 San Marino (Hopefully) 7 Georgia 8 Finland 9 Latvia 10 FYR Macedonia
Close but no cigar Sean
We are LOVING Cezar!
Happy to see him in the Final as Romania needs to be seen by Europe in the Grand Final
Hmm. I would so love San Marino to qualify and Hungary too but am still not sure. I also think that after Tuesday’s results there could be another surprise in store again tonight with the new jury voting procedure in place. I therefore am thinking that Israel and Iceland will be the two that could be battling it out for the 10th spot should Romania (shock horror) make it.
Oh well, time to bite the bullet. In no particular order my prediction is:
1 San Marino 2 Georgia 3 Azerbaijan 4 Greece 5 Norway 6 Finland 7 Malta 8 Albania 9 Romania 10 Israel (just squeezing Iceland out). I managed to get 8/10from semi final 1 but this one is much more difficult to predict.