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18 June 2014 2465 comments
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Fantasy managers will be looking for an improvement from this evening’s three fixtures after yesterday’s schedule served up just five goals. The first match on our agenda bodes well for Fantasy returns as Holland square up to Australia on the back of a stunning 5-1 triumph over defending champions Spain last time around:

Holland: Cillessen; Janmaat, Vlaar, De Vrij, Martins Indi, Blind; De Jong, De Guzman, Sneijder; Van Persie, Robben

Australia: Ryan; McGowan, Wilkinson, Spiranovic, Davidson; Jedinak, McKay, Bresciano; Leckie, Cahill, Oar

Unsurprisingly, Louis Van Gaal names an unchanged side after last week’s humbling of Spain. Holland are expected to line up in a 5-3-2 formation once again, then, with Daley Blind and Daryl Janmaat handed the wing-back role, while front two Arjen Robben and Robin Van Persie will be hoping to maintain the form that saw both score twice in their Group B opener.

Australia make a couple of alterations from the side that lost to Chile. Ivan Franjic is out with a hamstring injury, allowing Ryan McGowan the chance to deputise at right-back, whilst in central midfield, Matt McKay comes in for Mark Milligan. As always, Tim Cahill carries the main threat as the former Everton man looks to get amongst the goals again, having netted in last week’s 3-1 loss.

Following that one, Spain square up to Chile in a must-win Group B match. Their humbling by the Dutch, allied with the South American’s opening win over the Aussies, means Vicente del Bosque’s side have it all to do – if Holland win in the earlier match, a victory for Chile would send the Spaniards tumbling out after just two games. Diego Costa’s starting role looks under threat in light of a poor display against the Dutch, whilst Fantasy managers will be hoping del Bosque’s side can replicate the resilience that made their defence such strong options in the previous couple of international tournaments. Chile will look to Alexis Sanchez to maintain the form that saw him produce a goal and assist in the 3-1 win over Australia, though Jorge Valdivia and Eduardo Vargas are also in form, having served up a goal and assist respectively last time around.

The late 11pm kick-off sees Croatia take on Cameroon as both sides attempt to bounce back from Matchday 1 defeats. Suspended for the loss to Brazil, Mario Mandzukic is available once again and is expected to lead the line – with Ivan Rakitic, Luka Modric and Ivan Perisic supplying the guile from midfield, Niko Kovac’s side may well prove too strong for their opponents. The Africans are sweating on the fitness of Samuel Eto’o ahead of tonight’s game – the veteran’s potential absence could afford Vincent Aboubakar his first start of the tournament in a reshuffle up top.

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  1. happy-boys
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    Potential Cameroon lineup?

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  2. BigManBakar
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    If anyone wants to add any feedback to this quiz or to my quizzes in general, you can do so at the bottom of the previous page

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  3. CABAYE4
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    How do I go about creating a link for my screenshot so I can give my McD score in?

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    1. tw
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      image shack

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      1. CABAYE4
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        Do I have to sign up?

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        1. iCon
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          You don't at imgur.com

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        2. tw
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          not sure... maybe

          I'd just sign up tbh, comes in handy sometimes

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    2. Saniul
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      Just fill that form.
      All you would need to do is take shots of your points and of your Round 1 team, upload it to imgur, and fill in the links in the form.

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    3. CABAYE4
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      Cheers all, uploaded now.

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  4. tw
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    just realized that Spain allowed more goals in the second half of the last game than they did all of the world cup in 2010 😯

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    1. Ludo
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      Only conceded one at Euro 2012, two at World Cup 2010 and three at Euro 2008.

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      1. Saniul
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        Three at WC2010.

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        1. tw
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          just two at WC 2010 right? 1 in the 1-0 loss to Switzerland and 1 in the 2-1 victory over Chile.

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          1. Saniul
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            I thought they lost 2-0 to Switzerland. :/

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          2. tw
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            won all the knockout games 1-0 and won the other group match 2-0

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  5. President John F. Keninnsie
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    Bad news for England - Diego Lugano has been ruled out of England v Uruguay.

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    1. HuttonDressedasLahm
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      😆

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    2. Saniul
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      Shite. That's horrible news.
      Sterling must in tears now.

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  6. FACUPARSE
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    De Guzman Assist earlier 😀

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  7. Colonel Shoe 肝池
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    ever since i had a kid......the house has now 10x more squeaky floorboards

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  8. Bøwstring The Carp
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    @ UEFA guys

    Just filled in my details for round 1, any confirmation if I submitted it correctly? Cheers.

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    1. Jake Donahue
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      I was wondering the same as I have not used it before

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    2. tw
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      not sure, sorry. I'm sure Berbilly or someone else will let you know if you did it incorrectly

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      1. Ginkapo FPL
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        Berbilly is currently asleep so dont be especting it instantly

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  9. Gatsby
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    I know a lot of people have Cillessen(4) & Karnezis(japan)

    Just wondering if majority are switching to Karnezis?

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    1. GunsnRoses
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      VArgasssssssssssssssssssssssssss

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    2. GunsnRoses
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      Reply failed 😛 :P.

      Yes I would.

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      1. tw
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        😆

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    3. Holy See
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      Twist.

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  10. Bøwstring The Carp
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    Wow.

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  11. 4vets
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    Oh yes!

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  12. GunsnRoses
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    Vargassssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss

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  13. The Bandit
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    *Applauds* Brilliant 🙂

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  14. Studgie G
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    yes here we go Chile 🙂

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  15. The Sarjeant
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    Damn! Need Spain to win!

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  16. tw
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    now time for Spain to score 5 goals? 😉

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  17. Gubbins94.
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    Pedro is starting too deep in every Spanish attack. He is the best finisher on the pitch, should be the outlet

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  18. Granville
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    • 16 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    That's my favourite team goal of the world cup. Love this Chile team.

    Aranguiz was Chile's best player against Australia. Superb he is.

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    1. TokyoRed 東京赤
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      Lovely goal. Great stuff all round this world cup.

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    2. The Bandit
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      Enjoyed England's more, but yeah 🙂

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  19. The Sarjeant
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    Who got the assist?

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    1. Adderz
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      Aranquiz

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      1. Adderz
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        Aranguiz even

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  20. tw
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    that was a great goal by Chile! but regardless, Spain have still conceded 6 goals in this world cup already. is their defense that much worse now? or are they just keeping less of the ball so their defense is getting exposed more?

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  21. Bøwstring The Carp
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    Spain look like they've played a World Cup just before they left for Brazil.

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  22. The Bandit
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    Can Spain qualify with a draw?

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    1. Jimmers
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      Unlikely with goal difference

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    2. Adderz
      • 15 Years
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      Yes but they'd need to smash Australia/ hope Netherlands smash Chile

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    3. The Bandit
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      Ta

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    4. tw
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      yes, IF the difference between Spain's victory over Australia and Chile's loss to Holland is more than 6, i.e. Chile lose by 1 and Spain win by 6.

      if the difference is only 6, I think it'd go down to goals scored

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    5. Studgie G
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      no because the dutch won't win without rvp

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  23. Granville
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    11 years, 9 months ago

    Can Chelsea still pull out of this deal for Costa? Not too sure about him, still many questions to answer.

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    1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
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      Could be another Torres signing

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    2. The Bandit
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      If they can they should

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  24. The Bandit
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    More side netting 'goals' than real ones this tourney 🙂

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    1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
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      i really though sterlings was in......... i screamed like a girl 😀

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      1. The Bandit
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        Me too, I was looking for Doosra's post saying he wasn't ready when I got told it wasn't in 😆

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        1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
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          😆

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  25. T1P
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    Hey, is there a link to the form I need to fill out for the FFS World Cup to register my points? Thanks

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      1. shazzaaam
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        what purpose does this serve?

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      2. T1P
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        Thanks

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    1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
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      whats thi about....dont we have a mini league?

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    2. T1P
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      I don't know i just got an email from one of my teammates. I'm so bored of it already Mcfifa is just dreadful

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  26. Bubz
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    Costa could be a huge flop for Chelsea I feel. Massively overrated

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    1. Captain Shirokov
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      He will, I just know it. I really hope they don't get him.

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  27. shazzaaam
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    have both iniesta and ramos. odds of a 7 looking bleak

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    1. Ludo
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      Ramos isn't too reliant on clean sheets I'd say, should pick up some recovered balls, and massive threat from set pieces, especially considering how Chile are such a short team and give away plenty of free kicks.

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  28. FACUPARSE
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    Spains team is boring, they should bring on Mata, Fab and Santi...

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    1. Gimli son of Gloin
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      Koke before anybody.

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