Poll results

Before moving on to semi-final 2, a quick look at the results of the first poll. The question was: "Which of these countries do you think are most likely to qualify from their semi-final for the first time in 2008?"

Two entries clearly stood out. Almost two out of every three respondents believe that Senhora Do Mar (Negras Águas) from the second semi will see Portugal qualifying for the final for the first time in five years, while roughly every other person feels that the Azeri debut Day After Day is sure to qualify from the first semi-final.

Only one other country enjoyed the support of more than 20% of respondents (Iceland) while less than one in five placed their faith in the remaining entries. Things look especially bleak for the Czech Republic, Poland and San Marino, with less than one in ten expecting them to make the final.

As was rightly pointed out to me, Croatia qualified from both the 2004 and 2005 semi-finals, making their inclusion in the poll redundant. How I completely forgot both I have no idea. :)

With my review of the songs from the first semi-final now complete, the new poll is about the ten countries you expect (not hope) to qualify for the final. The poll will remain open until I have completed my review of the songs from the second semi-final. Happy voting!