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World Cup 2014 – Dugout Discussion – Matchday 2, Day 6

22 June 2014 2095 comments
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The last three games of Matchday 2 are played out this evening as Fantasy managers start firming up plans for tomorrow’s deadlines. First up this evening, Belgium and Russia will be hoping to improve upon their previous displays after both sides relied on substitutes to find the net last time around:

Belgium: Courtois; Alderweireld, Van Buyten, Kompany, Vermaelen; De Bruyne, Witsel, Fellaini; Mertens, Lukaku, Hazard

Russia: Akinfeev; Kozlov, Berezutskiy, Ignashevich Kombarov; Glushakov, Fayzulin, Shatov; Samedov, Kokorin, Kanunnikov

Marc Wilmots makes a trio of changes for today’s match, with three Tottenham players making way. Jan Vertonghen is replaced by Thomas Vermaelen at left-back, while further up the pitch Nacer Chadli and Mousa Dembele are omitted from the central midfield three, with Marouane Fellaini and Dries Mertens handed a chance to impress after both climbed off the bench to notch against Algeria. Vincent Kompany recovers from a knock in time to start and Romelu Lukaku leads the line once again despite a less than impressive display in the opener.

For the Russians, Fabio Capello made a couple of alterations to his starting XI. Andrei Eschenko drops out for Alexei Kozlov at right-back, while former Chelsea player Yuri Zhirkov drops out for Maksim Kanunnikov in the front three – this could potentially see the versatile Alexander Kokorin shifted left to accommodate the switch. Despite grabbing a goal within minutes of appearing off the bench last time around, Alexander Kerzhakov remains amongst the substitutes for Russia.

After that, South Korea square up to Algeria in the other Group H fixture at 8pm. The former will be buoyed by their opening draw against the Russians and Lee Keun-ho seems favourite to replace Park Chu-yung in the lone forward role after notching as a second-half sub last time around. Algeria need to pick themselves up after suffering a late loss to the Belgians and will be looking for Sofiane Feghouli to find the net once again and steer them into the points, after the Valencia man spoiled Thibaut Courtois’ clean sheet with a coolly-converted spot-kick in Matchday 1.

The last game of Matchday 2 takes place at 11pm, with Cristiano Ronaldo centre stage. After being battered 4-0 by Germany in their opener, Portugal need to pick up the points against a USA side that chalked up a win over Ghana in their opener. With Pepe suspended and Fabio Coentrao ruled out due to a thigh injury, Paulo Bento’s side have half of their first-choice back-four missing – Clint Dempsey will be optimistic of netting again, having opened the scoring in last week’s 2-1 triumph over the Africans.

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  1. r0nh
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Having watched every game of the World Cup, England have been the second worst performing team.

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    1. SW6
      • 13 Years
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      zzzzzzzzzzzz

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      1. r0nh
        • 14 Years
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        +1

        I couldnt have summed up England's performances any better!!

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    2. 7shadesofsmoke
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      11 years, 9 months ago

      1) no they haven't
      2) enjoy the Algerian masterclass and stop being such a depressed little bear!

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    3. little_wizard123
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      11 years, 9 months ago

      I disagree. I think England were good (just silly mistakes costing them).

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      1. Mo Mané Mo Problems
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        LOL.

        Everything they did was a mistake.

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  2. JK - Cønt ⭐
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    • 14 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Algeria have become the first African side to score 4 in a match. Meanwhile over on planet shite, England would just like to score 2.

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    1. Ginkapo FPL
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      I hope Ronaldo tears you a new one. And no I am not talking about the match tonight.

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    2. Give The Todd Some Love
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      It's times like these when I'm glad I'm not American

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  3. Give The Todd Some Love
    • 14 Years
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    Brahimi MOTM

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  4. 7shadesofsmoke
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    Anyone know what the record is for African teams scoring in a single World Cup match?

    I reckon Algeria must be close...

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    1. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Rumour is none have ever scored four

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      1. 7shadesofsmoke
        • 13 Years
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        😯

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    2. Give The Todd Some Love
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      First African team to score a goal

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  5. The Bandit
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    I love the way fans despair turns to joy when they appear on the big screen 😀

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    1. shazzaaam
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      this 😆

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  6. crystalpalaceRus
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    If Algeria score 2 more goals they will be the first African team to score 6 goals in a world cup game.

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  7. Zombie
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    If Algeria concede 1 more, they would still remain the first African team to score four goals in a World Cup match.

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  8. Give The Todd Some Love
    • 14 Years
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    Go on Ji

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  9. Defcons are for Kinnear
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    If Algeria win the world cup they will be the first African team to win the world cup

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  10. Ginkapo FPL
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    If Algeria hang on with their two goal lead, they'll be flipping legendary

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  11. JK - Cønt ⭐
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    • 14 Years
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    If Algeria draw 4-4 they'll still be Algeria

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  12. Bøwstring The Carp
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    11 years, 9 months ago

    If Algeria were more north they'd be in the Mediterranean

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  13. Les Bleus
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    11 years, 9 months ago

    For the Mirror game (deadline tomorrow): What should I do about Di Maria and Ozil? Transfer one or both? I'm thinking about getting Valbuena for one of them

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  14. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
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    Any line ups yet... Want to go to sleep and England aren't playing so I can't

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    1. Les Bleus
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      ZING

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    2. r0nh
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      I like it 🙂

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      1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
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        Always willing to poke fun at oneself

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  15. The Bandit
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    If Algeria score another it will be the first time S Korea have conceded 5 goals in this tournament

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  16. TheSteady ¤ Wines th…
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    If Algeria win the world cup there will probably be a party in the country afterwards.

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    1. The Bandit
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      And riots in France

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      1. Les Bleus
        • 14 Years
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        It's already started...

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      2. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
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        😆

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  17. Saniul
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    If Bentaleb gets more than 5 points today, Tottenham will still be shite.

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    1. Mo Mané Mo Problems
      • 11 Years
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      I'm glad you added "still".

      He won't score over 5.

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  18. crystalpalaceRus
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Algeria were not the first African team to play at a world cup. Egypt were (Chu pong)

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

    If Algeria wear green for their next match, they might score goals

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  20. Ginkapo FPL
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Thanks for tuning into Fantasy Football radio, lets try and get #IfAlgeria trending on twitter

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    1. Les Bleus
      • 14 Years
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      Can 20 hashtags be a trend? 😛

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  21. r0nh
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    11 years, 9 months ago

    I thought Ronaldo had a career threatening injury

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  22. TheSteady ¤ Wines th…
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    Who should I field in round 3?
    Take into account that in the game I'm playing, there are 3 points extra for winning a game.
    Else, similar to FPL..

    A: Sakho

    B: Srna

    Cheers! 😀

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  23. crystalpalaceRus
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    OptaFFS

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  24. VougieDipond
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    Mesbah becomes the first african to score 2 points in my team. dreadful

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  25. Defcons are for Kinnear
    • 12 Years
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    If Algeria's first two letters were Ni they would be Nigeria 😯

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    1. shazzaaam
      • 11 Years
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      :O

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    2. Saniul
      • 13 Years
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      And nickel is even costlier than aluminium.

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      1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
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        Chemist alert

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  26. shazzaaam
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    If Algeria doesnt score anymore goals they will remain at 4 gals which makes them the first ever African team to score 4 goals in a world cup

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    1. Konig Luther
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      for each stat posted here about algeria being the first ever African team to score 4 goals in a world cup, someone die in Africa

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  27. Bøwstring The Carp
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    C'mon Bentaleb, do something.

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  28. crystalpalaceRus
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    If Algeria score and Bentaleb is the scorer, alot of fantasy managers will be pleased.

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    1. Bøwstring The Carp
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      http://img1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20091216060548/uncyclopedia/images/a/a9/Jizz-in-my-pants.gif

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    2. Zombie
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      11 years, 9 months ago

      This. Such smart and innovative folks we are

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  29. NERONALDO
    • 13 Years
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    Best mdf for GW3?

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    1. VougieDipond
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      bentaleb

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  30. r0nh
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    If Algeria didnt qualify for the world cup, this article would only be on page 7.

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    1. Wolverine
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      It'd still be on page 25 but with more comments about Burkina Faso

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