Following Conchita Wurst’s emotional win at Eurovision 2014, officials have revealed the results of the first and second semi-final. Austria and the Netherlands—this year’s winner and runner-up—won their respective semi-finals in a landslide. The bookies clearly have an informant in the EBU or at Digame, the firm that counts the votes. As we reported previously, Conchita and the Common Linnets each saw their odds narrow like crazy in the hours leading up to the grand final.
first semi-final resutls
In the first semi-final, the Common Linnets finished 19 points clear of runner-up Sanna Nielsen from Sweden. Hungary’s Kallay-Saunders finished just four points behind her (on 127), and just six points ahead of Armenia’s Aram Mp3 (on 121). Ukraine’s Maria Yaremchuk came fifth with 118 points.
Then a huge gap opens in the scoreboard. Sixth-place Russia only managed 63 points, which actually tied it with Montenegro. Iceland, a surprise qualifier, finished ahead of Azerbaijan. That hasn’t happened since 2009.
Fan favourite Valentina Monetta of San Marino squeaked into the final in 10th position, just one point ahead of 11th-place finisher Suzy from Portugal. Estonia, one of our favourites, finished a disappointing 12th.
Belgium, who the bookies listed as a Top 10 favourite for the grand final, finished in 14th position, below even Latvia. Ouch. Moldova came last with just 13 points. This is its worse placement ever.
- Netherlands 150
- Sweden 131
- Hungary 127
- Armenia 121
- Ukraine 118
- Russia 63
- Montenegro 63
- Iceland 61
- Azerbaijan 57
- San Marino 40
- Portugal 39
- Estonia 36
- Latvia 33
- Belgium 28
- Albania 22
- Moldova 13
Second semi-final Results
Conchita Wurst won her heat by a whopping 44 points. That’s enormous, and explains why the bookies went wild after she advanced. Romania’s Paula Seling & Ovi, who spent a large portion of Romania’s GDP on their hologram, came second with 125 points.
This semi-final was considered much weaker than the first—and that shows in the large gap that opens up after Romania. Finland, the third place finisher, could only muster 97 points. That would have placed it sixth in the first semi-final.
Israel, whose shock exit left many Eurovision fans with their mouths on the floor, only came 14th with 19 points. She finished behind Lithuania, Ireland and FYR Macedonia, and just ahead of Georgia.
- Austria 169
- Romania 125
- Finland 97
- Switzerland 92
- Belarus 87
- Norway 77
- Greece 74
- Poland 70
- Malta 63
- Slovenia 52
- Lithuania 36
- Ireland 35
- FYR Macedonia 33
- Israel 19
- Georgia 15
What do you think of the results? Any surprises for you? Did the best songs win?
According the semi-finals points…the final results are : 1 Austria 2 Netherlands 3 Sweden 4 Hungary 5 Romania. Why Romania finished in 12th place in the final ?
Also I feel like most of the televoters in Europe are being xenophobic to Israel for the last couple of years. They may not be part of the Europe but neither are Azerbaijan and Armenia. I wish more Easter European countries help Israel out.
So I guess the bookies are only reliable during the contest then. Could your claim be true though? The bookies that are cashing in on oddcheckers actually work at EBU and count the votes? Some of their workers are probably trying to make extra cash.
I’m still shocked Israel did not qualify. No, they did not have a winning song, BUT it belonged in the final. It’s disappointing not only because they got so few points, but because I love to see a TOUGH final, with the BEST songs. So Greece advanced – what did it do?? not much. So Poland advanced, how did they do? not well. They did provide a much needed bathroom break but not more than that. Shame. But I still feel that Israel may qualify in the future. They just really have to send a song that’s head and shoulders… Read more »
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And Lithuania won the the televote in Norway for 2nd semifinal!!!!
Thanks you for jury
Still cannot get over Israel. And as the data reveals, it only gets worse. Second to last overall, LAST at the judges. A singer with Mei’s qualities, and THAT song. WTF?!
The netherlands are big succes on esc tracker: http://esctracker.com
1-Lithuania
1-Luxembourg
1-Belgium
1-Netherlands
1-Switzerland
1-Denmark
1-Latvia
1-Sweden
1-Slovenia
1-Ireland
1-Norway
1-Estonia
2-Poland
2-Austria
2-Spain
2-Germany
2-Finland
3-Hungary
4-Malta
4-UK
5-Moldova
5-Romania
7-Greece – See more at: http://esctracker.com/#sthash.xPJtnF98.dpuf
That running order rule is a mess. It gives the complete power to organizers to manipulate the show in the most unfair ways. And the juries are also in the power of national broadcasters mainly and of EBU with the guidelines they gave “kill these” “promote these”. Very close to the times where with only juries there were trading of votes and winners decided behind curtains.
I’m so happy for The Netherlands. Can’t stop hearing “Calm after the storm”… And last year, when I thought it would be that “one time in life” opportunity with Anouk – and she could bring a glourious 9th place – then come this amazing duo and almost takes it all. Great job Netherlands! Keep on this next year!
Can’t believe that San Marino was saved by the televote
What about Belarus? Nobody notice the 5th ? Ahead Norway, Greece, Poland and Malta in one semifinal without Russia and Ukraine ? I call this talent ! TEO is talented and Cheesecake is a very catchy song. Combined = 16th in the final ahead of UK.
I am still not over Israel’s exit…
Portugal got 6th place in televoting only. Way ahead of countries that actually made through: Azerbaijan, Montenegro, Russia, San Marino and Iceland. Jury slayed them and placed them at the final bottom (16th place).
Is this fair?
The most points my country ever got… Loved yesterday night, and winning the semi makes me cry of hapiness 😀
Hey wiwibloggs. Now when ESC is laying low for a while, why not review all the ESC-productions of 2000? Hosts, intermissions, infrastructure, TV-production and such? (Everything apart from the songs of the year, ’cause the host country can’t control what songs they’re in for) It would be an interesting review to read. 🙂
It’s not fair! The televoting was completely destroyed by the ‘special jury’ vote. We were voting for nothing????
Great Britain voted for Poland but they received 0 points?????
5 people are more important than a whole country’s votes?
http://www.eurovision.tv/page/results?event=1893&voter=GB
@Colm O’Sullivan The Polish song was actually a smart parody of Polish stereotypes and deserved its placing, maybe even on the left hand side of the board.
So happy that the Netherlands got to the second place! How long is it ago that that happened? It was a good song, i hope we can do it again next year! It’s time to send good artists now! 😉
the 1st semi final result doesn’t surprise me at all. Every single person I asked after the 2nd semi final said The Netherlands were their favourite. I’m sorry in a way Azerbaijan did so poorly in the final because i rather liked the song but I’m delighted that their spell of Eurovision superiority is over. I had suspected that Valentina sneaked into 10th place, but I’m still delighted she made the final, she deserved it. And I’m thrilled Moldova finished last, she annoyed me so much. The 2nd semi was more surprising. All you wiwi jurors slating Sebalter and then… Read more »
@daniel: Don’t be surprised if Israel decides to take a break from the ESC, and sits out next year and possibly 2016 as well. Bookies on Monday picked Mei Finegold to finish 11th overall. Where did the bookies rank Stella Mwangi before the 2011 contest started and before she ended up 17th out of 19 in her semi?
Wasn’t the voting system slightly changed this year? I think it needs to be changed. Poland won the televoting in the final in the U.K yet got no points when combined with the jury…
I’m shocked about Israel. i dont know what to think…
Poland qualifying, that surprised me! It certainly was not for the quality of their “music”.
What a joke. They got double the points of Ireland, and nearly 4 times as many points as Israel. Both countries actually entered songs, as opposed to Poland’s “pornographic assault on the ears”.
I’m shocked about Moldova. Last? Even if you don like the song the vocals are amazing
Glad to know that I wasn’t the only one to consider Moldova in the last position, even under Georgia