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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. shazzaaam
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    If Algeria's Bentaleb remains at 5 pts I may just cry

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

      Tears of joy?

      What's his actual pass completion. You got a free point.

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

        No man I need more points. loool i just need another RB 🙁

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

    Algeria.

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  3. Parm
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    • 14 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    #IfAlgeria

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

    If Algeria concede 2 more goals they will draw and gain one point.

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    1. Werkself
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Unless they also score 1 goal as well, in which case they will win and gain 3 points.

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  5. Magerost
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Any chance of feghouli motm? How has he been? 1 assist?

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

      Zidane was right choosing France, he wouldn't get into this team..

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

        If Algeria had Zidane they would have won a world cup.

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    • Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      • 16 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      So ... Bedoya.

      Yay or nay. In for Ginger.

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

      I've read "If" in my head so much now it sounds weird and meaningless.

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    • Saniul
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Gets an assist, and yet scores 5 points.
      Carl Medjani, you just defied the Maccy D scoring rules.

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      1. Lord Dragon
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        Pogba got a 4 last night with one 🙁

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    • TheSteady ¤ Wines th…
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      11 years, 9 months ago

      Got a question for you lads regarding round 3.

      (take into account that in the game I'm playing the players get 3 points extra winning the game)
      We also have unlimited transfers before the finals.

      Who is the best one GW striker punt for round 3, out of these?

      A: Gervinho(Greece)

      B: Ronaldo(Ghana)

      C: Benzema(Ecuador)

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    • Parm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Beto, Bruno Alves, Veloso, Ronaldo (c), Moutinho, Costa, Meireles, Nani, A. Almeida, Pereira, Postiga

      Howard, Bradley, Besler, Beasley, Dempsey (c), Bedoya, Jones, Beckerman, Zusi, Cameron, Johnson

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    • Demí
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      POR LINE-UP: Beto, Bruno Alves, Veloso, Ronaldo (c), Moutinho, Costa, Meireles, Nani, A. Almeida, Pereira, Postiga

      USMNT lineup: Howard; Johnson, Cameron, Besler, Beasley; Beckerman, Jones; Bedoya, Bradley, Zusi; Dempsey (c)

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      1. crystalpalaceRus
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        11 years, 9 months ago

        I nearly didnt see Ronaldo then

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        1. Revival
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          11 years, 9 months ago

          Yep panicked when I saw Pereira and Postiga as the last 2 names

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      2. Magerost
          11 years, 9 months ago

          Demi! How has feghouli been? Chance of motm?

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          1. Demí
            • 15 Years
            11 years, 9 months ago

            I think he's been good. But tough competition with Slimani

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            1. Magerost
                11 years, 9 months ago

                Shiiiet, you got him in any bets?

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                1. Demí
                  • 15 Years
                  11 years, 9 months ago

                  Nope, played safe and left that one alone

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                  1. Magerost
                      11 years, 9 months ago

                      Vote for me! 😀

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                      1. Demí
                        • 15 Years
                        11 years, 9 months ago

                        Done 🙂

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                        1. Magerost
                            11 years, 9 months ago

                            Argh, all lost!

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              • Walrus Eggs
                • 12 Years
                11 years, 9 months ago

                Lol at the U.S. lineup.

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

              Slimani got an RB...nice 😀

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              1. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
                • 13 Years
                11 years, 9 months ago

                inspired captaincy choice!

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              2. Jack Frost
                • 15 Years
                11 years, 9 months ago

                slimani 12 Messi 10

                10-1 cost difference.

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

              All the Algerians are on the new post

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

              Bentaleb plays the 90, late goal?

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            5. Zombie
              • 13 Years
              11 years, 9 months ago

              MOTM: Bentaleb?

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            6. Saniul
              • 13 Years
              11 years, 9 months ago

              Get both my 5-pointers out, and get in Ronaldo and Bedoya?

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              1. Shakshuka
                • 13 Years
                11 years, 9 months ago

                Thats what im doing

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

              If Bouguerra isn't illegal it should be

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              1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
                • 14 Years
                11 years, 9 months ago

                Very good

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            8. Alan The Llama
              • 16 Years
              11 years, 9 months ago

              Nice to hear Bikini Fatso get a mention.

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              1. Optimus.
                • 15 Years
                11 years, 9 months ago

                Kerry Katona is loving it

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

                  😆

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                2. JK - Cønt ⭐
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 14 Years
                  11 years, 9 months ago

                  😀

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            9. King Nil Miss ✩
              • 15 Years
              11 years, 9 months ago

              Konig Luther you´re here?

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

                yes

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                1. King Nil Miss ✩
                  • 15 Years
                  11 years, 9 months ago

                  What do you thin of Mesbah to William? Do you think he´ll get some minutes?

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                  1. King Nil Miss ✩
                    • 15 Years
                    11 years, 9 months ago

                    Well maybe not.. just refreshed and Mesbah is now on 4 points.

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

                      maybe not

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

                    Mesbah 2/3 points? William in, it will depend on the result... If winning, he will play i think
                    But worth the risk

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                    1. King Nil Miss ✩
                      • 15 Years
                      11 years, 9 months ago

                      Ok , thanks I´m thinking the same but since he is on 4 points I may not twist now.

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                      1. JT's Dog
                          11 years, 9 months ago

                          How many points you sitting on at moment

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              2. Revival
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 13 Years
                11 years, 9 months ago

                What the likely Portugal formation this evening?

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                1. King Nil Miss ✩
                  • 15 Years
                  11 years, 9 months ago

                  4-3-3

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                2. HuttonDressedasLahm
                  • 16 Years
                  11 years, 9 months ago

                  9
                  0
                  Ronaldo

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                3. King Nil Miss ✩
                  • 15 Years
                  11 years, 9 months ago

                  Beto
                  J.Pereira - R.Costa - B. Alves - A.Almeida
                  Moutinho - Veloso - Meireles
                  Nani - Postiga - CR(C)

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

                Bentaleb decides to get into the final third with 45 seconds left....

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                1. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
                  • 13 Years
                  11 years, 9 months ago

                  i'm sure you didn't pick him for his attacking threat!

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

                    Well one can only hope

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              4. HuttonDressedasLahm
                • 16 Years
                11 years, 9 months ago

                I'm going backwards 🙁

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                1. SW6
                  • 13 Years
                  11 years, 9 months ago

                  Too late 🙁

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                  1. Magerost
                      11 years, 9 months ago

                      Who got it?

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                      1. SW6
                        • 13 Years
                        11 years, 9 months ago

                        Slimani

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                        1. Magerost
                            11 years, 9 months ago

                            FFS!!

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                            1. SW6
                              • 13 Years
                              11 years, 9 months ago

                              Cost me £300 😡

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                              1. Magerost
                                  11 years, 9 months ago

                                  Almost 400 here 🙁 sucks!! And now you cant do anymore motm it seems.

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                                  1. Demí
                                    • 15 Years
                                    11 years, 9 months ago

                                    Really? Have Betsson removed the markets?

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                                    1. Magerost
                                        11 years, 9 months ago

                                        Its cominf back we think!

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                                    2. SW6
                                      • 13 Years
                                      11 years, 9 months ago

                                      They seem to put them up in sets, think they'll add Group A and B tomorrow morning

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                                      1. Magerost
                                          11 years, 9 months ago

                                          Ah, hope we can keep this "game" going 😀 haha
                                          Made 2£ to 100£ once..

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                        2. LJEZB
                          • 11 Years
                          11 years, 9 months ago

                          Mesbah up to 4, still a no brainer swapping to CR7

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

                          Score check? I'm done at 103 points, Bentaleb (C)

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                          1. SW6
                            • 13 Years
                            11 years, 9 months ago

                            125 all out

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                            1. 7shadesofsmoke
                              • 13 Years
                              11 years, 9 months ago

                              decent score there mate.

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                            2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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                              • 16 Years
                              11 years, 9 months ago

                              Well done, you boring old fart! 😉

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                              1. 7shadesofsmoke
                                • 13 Years
                                11 years, 9 months ago

                                how'd you get on Doos?

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

                            Potentially could've been 114 if I'd stuck with Valbuena and my original subs

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                            1. fc.cubilas
                              • 12 Years
                              11 years, 9 months ago

                              122, happy with that 🙂

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                          3. VougieDipond
                            • 13 Years
                            11 years, 9 months ago

                            112 and I am on negative points for today 🙁

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

                            Same. If only I'd picked DJABOU on my bench

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                          5. mdm
                            • 14 Years
                            11 years, 9 months ago

                            147 all out

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                          6. King Nil Miss ✩
                            • 15 Years
                            11 years, 9 months ago

                            104 ha! CR still to come...

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                        4. 7shadesofsmoke
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                          11 years, 9 months ago

                          If Algeria was spelled W O R L D C U P C H A M P I O N S they'd be World Cup Champions every day.

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                        5. palace ash
                          • 16 Years
                          11 years, 9 months ago

                          How many points are people on (McDonalds)?

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

                            105 now with Mesbah's extra 2. Disappointing

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                        6. Optimus.
                          • 15 Years
                          11 years, 9 months ago

                          How are you looking now SuperDunny?,Mesbah went do to 2 points for me there after the 2nd 🙂 he's out for Ronnie

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