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World Cup 2014 – Dugout Discussion – Matchday One – Day Three

14 June 2014 708 comments
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We’re looking for more of the same in this evening’s trio of fixtures after last night’s matches served up 10 goals. The first match on our agenda sees Colombia take on Greece, with many Fantasy managers looking to James Rodriguez and Juan Cuadrado to make the difference for the South Americans:

Colombia: Ospina; Armero, Zapata, Yepes, Zúñiga; Rodríguez, Aguilar, Sánchez, Cuadrado; Ibarbo, Gutiérrez.

Greece: Karnezis; Holebas, Papastathopoulos, Manolas, Torosidis; Maniatis, Katsouranis, Kone; Samaras, Gekas, Salpingidis.

In the absence of the injured Radamel Falcao, the Colombian’s start with Teofilo Gutierrez in attack, with Jackson Martínez, Adrián Ramos and Carlos Bacca kept in reserve on the bench. Meanwhile, the Greeks are without defender Sokratis Papastathopoulos due to a muscle injury and opt to leave Fulham’s hitman, Kostas Mitroglou, benched with Theofanis Gekas set to lead the line.

After the dust settles on the early kick-off, we move onto Group D at 8pm. Luis Suarez will be hoping to feature against underdogs Costa Rica as he bids to recover from minor knee surgery, while fellow forward Edinson Cavani looks a real under the radar options for Oscar Tabarez’ side, with a comfortable victory expected.

The late kick-off sees Roy Hodgson’s England begin their campaign with a testing clash against the Italians. Wayne Rooney is expected to retain his place alongside Daniel Sturridge after some disappointing friendly displays, while Danny Welbeck could well get the nod ahead of Raheem Sterling on the flank after recovering from injury. Despite an array of attacking options, the Three Lions’ prospects may well depend on their ability to nullify the creativity of Andrea Pirlo in the centre of the park.

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  1. Alan The Llama
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Colombia goals please

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    1. Optimus.
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      *First

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    2. Les Bleus
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      And a pen save from their goalie would be nice

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  2. Bubz
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    C'mon JRodddddd

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    1. Les Bleus
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      THIS

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  3. Just A Hat
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    It is a long shot but is anyone in Istanbul and knows a good place to watch the World Cup games? Especially Englands?

    Thanks 🙂

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    1. Werkself
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Courtesy of Lonely Planet...

      North Shields bar in Gulhane. It is on the corner of Ebussuud Street.So if you are walking down from Sultanahmet continue past Topkapı Palace and the road will bend to the right,then walk another 100 mtrs and you'll see the pub on the corner.

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  4. Les Bleus
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Out of curiosity, for those living in countries where they had FIFA fan fest in 2010, do they have it again this year? In Paris they took it down, which is why I ask.

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  5. Vote Joke
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    I sit too late to do my subs?

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    1. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Your fault for standing so long.

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      1. Les Bleus
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        😀

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      2. Vote Joke
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        I don't get what you mean.

        Anyway, I did 'em just before kick off. The Greeks are now in my team but they have 0 points by 'em. That means I cocked up massively, doesn't it?

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        1. Wilshere Knowledge
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          I think autocorrect may have inadvertantly struck 😉

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          1. Vote Joke
            • 15 Years
            11 years, 10 months ago

            Standing = waiting, I guess. Autocorrect is a pain in the arse.

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            1. Wilshere Knowledge
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 10 months ago

              I meant it struck for you! 😆 You said 'I sit too late'.

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        2. Essan
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          no sounds like you are okay - only just kicked off so obviously no points yet!

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    2. Essan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      For McD? Too late for the Col v Gre game, but you can still sub any other player in who hasn't played yet

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      1. Vote Joke
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        I think it wored actually. I have 3 Greeks and JRod and they are all in my team, with them all on 0 points at present. JRod was in it ages ago, and they are all the same, so must have worked. Sweet.

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  6. Messimerized- Join My FPL L…
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Come on Cuadrado!!

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    1. Optimus.
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Disgusting!

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      1. Messimerized- Join My FPL L…
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        😛

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  7. The Shadow
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Since there's no downvote button, I'll risk saying this. I like the strategy element of the McDonalds game. It a nice change of pace having to decide to stick or twist.

    Interface still sucks though.

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    1. Les Bleus
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      The stick or twist isn't really a new concept though

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  8. Count of Monte Hristo
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Colombia look good on the ball

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  9. Les Bleus
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Question: Would you rather watch a game with commentary in a language you don't understand, or no commentary at all?

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    1. Optimus.
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      I'd put up with any sort of commentary apart from American commentary

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      1. Les Bleus
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Lol. I know on American ESPN they bring British commentary. I think most feel this way too!

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      2. Colonel Shoe 肝池
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQ82aMQONvc

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        1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          "neil webb, nickname 'the shit'" 😀 😀

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      3. Alan The Llama
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        This. I'd rather commentary but with Americans, I'd rather silence.

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        1. The Shadow
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          But they're the only thing making the British commentary look good by comparison. Owen, Shearer, Rio have to be greatful.

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    2. The Shadow
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Commentary, especially where I'm not familiar with what all the players look like. at least the names are recognizable.

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    3. Jafooli
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Here in Singapore we've got one of those dull generic FIFA chosen commentators. Don't know his name but he is rubbish.also just one guy so no one to bounce comments off.

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      1. Jafooli
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        John Helm's his name, utter garbage.

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    4. Vote Joke
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      I'd rather listen in Klingon than listen to Lawro. I'd even listen if they had Fred on over Lawro. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9MA0eW8yyw

      I hate Lawro.

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  10. Colonel Shoe 肝池
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    come on you lovely greek keeper........ i want lots of BS, RB, saves, ABCs etc

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    1. Optimus.
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      😀

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  11. Count of Monte Hristo
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Goal

    Armero

    Cuadrado assist 😉

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  12. Alan The Llama
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Vamos

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  13. Twelve years a slave
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    So much for greek defence

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  14. Louis
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Is that a Cuadrado assist?

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    1. Count of Monte Hristo
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Yup

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  15. LOCO ABREU
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Goal!!!!

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  16. The Sarjeant
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Armero!!!! Got him in Fox!

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  17. Fantasy Football Friend!
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Cuadrado assist?

    How does the deflection affect it?

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  18. LOCO ABREU
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    cuadrado assist imo

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  19. Vote Joke
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Yeaaaaaahhhhhhh, kinda wish I didn't bring those bloody Greeks in now, LOL.

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  20. Dr Dream
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Get in...Cuadrado assist.

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  21. Polaris - The Mortal Coil
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Great start to this game too. 😀

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  22. Wilshere Knowledge
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Is that not an own goal?

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    1. meerlight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      I would have thought so, co it wasn't on target before the deflection

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      1. meerlight
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        *'cos

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    2. The Shadow
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      On target with minimal deflection, so no.

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  23. Messimerized- Join My FPL L…
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Armero!!

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  24. LOCO ABREU
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    great work cuadrado,great player!

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  25. JustWatching
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Oh great, Manolas is going to get dropped now, isn't he?

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  26. CABAYE4
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    These South American teams are great to watch.

    Chile last night and now Colombia.

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    1. Count of Monte Hristo
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Yeah they comfortable in these conditions. Copa America v the rest

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    2. Polaris - The Mortal Coil
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Agreed. They all play quick, attacking, flair football.

      But like Chile, they often struggle defensively.

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  27. BONZ
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    I hope its not an OG for Manolas - i would have two in 3 days 🙁

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    1. CABAYE4
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Was on target, looks like an Armero goal to me.

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      1. BONZ
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        debatable when you look at it from behind - but i agree Armero goal dont want another -2 in McD 🙂

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        1. CABAYE4
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          I want my Cuadrado assist.

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          1. Count of Monte Hristo
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 10 months ago

            He is on 6 points

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    2. LOCO ABREU
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      armero goal,cuadrado assist

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  28. Lucas Leiva
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Lovely little dummie by James.

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  29. Colonel Shoe 肝池
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    this can only be good for karnezis given how higly casillas scored

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    1. Pinturicchio
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Casillas will be on 5 when they finish sorting out the scoring. He's down to 7 as it is.

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      1. Dr Dream
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Will Ramos fall?

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      2. Colonel Shoe 肝池
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        ahhh good, ridiculus score for conceding 5

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  30. HuttonDressedasLahm
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Hames Rodriguez

    😆

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