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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. Louis
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Lolkaku off before 60th minute for Origi

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  2. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
    • 14 Years
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    Good riddance

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

    People paid money to watch this crap?

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

    My 11 year old son has just said why is Lukaku coming off he is amazing. He has a lot to learn

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    1. Count of Monte Hristo
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      😯

      Too much FUT maybe

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

    Lukaku off and out of my team for Mesbah

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  6. Count of Monte Hristo
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Looking for a cheap defender and midfielder in the Fox game with a good Matchday 3 fixture

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  7. CunkOnFPL
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    will Vert get the CS?

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    1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
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      Just missed out I think

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

      Nah only 59 mins

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

    Lukaku owners - HaHa!!

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  9. Bubz
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Lukaku should be ashamed of himself. Horrendous performance from start to finish this world cup.

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    1. Count of Monte Hristo
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      He is a lump

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

      Agree, didn't even look like he was trying.

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    3. Gimli son of Gloin
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Meh.. don't think the manager has the team set up in a way that leaves the capable of achieving much and those midfielders are good players by reputation alone.

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  10. Oflow
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    I want my Neymar back!

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

      Same, stupid Lukaku

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    2. Marouane Fellatio
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      This!

      Bougherra in!

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  11. Captain Shirokov
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Yet people still think that he should be Chelsea's first choice striker

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

    Phew, glad I avoided Lukaku in this one

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

      Me too. Really wasn't appealed by him for this tournament.

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  13. X T I A N
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    How many points for Lukaku?

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    1. Premier Virgin
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      3

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      1. Funkyav
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        3 more than hge deserves!

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        1. Big_Andy_GAWA
          • 14 Years
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          Exactly !

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  14. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Lukaku is now in a taxi on the way to the airport, that is if he has any brains......
    God he is rubbish and Belgium is overrated.

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  15. chrisjdgrady
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Ozil (4) and De Bruyne (3 as of now) out for Bentaleb and Moutinho? Duh? Unless KDB does something.

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

      Was that a RB for KDB there?

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      1. chrisjdgrady
        • 12 Years
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        Has 1 pt for RB atm

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

    Lol at Lukaku saying England were feeling the pressure too much and were scared. What's his excuse? 😆

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    1. Funkyav
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      he talks far too much. Should concentrate on his own game!

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

    Maybe Lukaku is trying to do Everton a favour on lowering his transfer value

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

    Guys,

    I know nothing of this Alderweid (sp?) chap. I chose him after being advised to do so on here. Where does he even play on the back line? He is doing well so far !! 🙂

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

      He is Belgium's right full back. He's meh, but doing ok for points.

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    2. Ginkapo FPL
      • 14 Years
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      RB

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

        Cheers lads 🙂

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  19. Captain Shirokov
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Lukaku to Mesbah - done. 😉

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  20. Coaly
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Put Bentaleb or Mesbah (defender) in for Flopkaku?

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

      Does Mesy play? I have him. Bougherra coming in for someone sh*t though 🙂

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

        Yeah think so

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

        Will Mesbah start?

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        1. Coaly
          • 13 Years
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          Oops

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

    Evs had him captain 🙁

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

      He puts a lot of faith in him.

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    2. Tommytour
      • 15 Years
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      Easy point for England 😉

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      1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
        • 16 Years
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        🙂

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

    Watching match on ABC and commentator keeps saying Kevin De "Brown"

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

      he is a big steaming pile of brown

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      1. Funkyav
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        KDB has been a lot better in this game than the last one.

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        1. Funkyav
          • 16 Years
          11 years, 9 months ago

          that isnt saying much tho!

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    2. The Shadow
      • 14 Years
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      That's pretty close to how the natives say it.

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFqPrktiZdc
      ( first few seconds)

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  23. Bøwstring The Carp
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    Bentaleb (c) it is ..... last hope.

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

      I can't even get him on! Ahhhh

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

        5 mids already?

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

          No playing 3-4-3

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    2. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Nah, got an ace up my sleeve. Bedoya as last call

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  24. Mr Sarcastic
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Annoying that Lukaku Was subbed, he's always So exciting To Watch.

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    1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
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      🙂

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    2. Polaris - The Mortal Coil
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Your username is a giveaway. 😉

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    3. Captain Shirokov
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      .....

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

      Cherrs Geoff

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  25. Bubz
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Was that a Kombarov blocked shot?

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

    Hahaha the Russian fan was asleep

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

    Even the fans at the game are nodding off 😆

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

    Need a 7 or more from KDB or I'll be regretting my subs 😕

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

      Yeah need KDB to score!

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  29. Premier Virgin
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Lukaku out 🙁 ...now I want 0-0

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

    hazard has a mere 3 points. smh. no substitutes left

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