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23 June 2014 2806 comments
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Matchday 3 gets underway this evening, with Fantasy managers treated to four games for each of the next four days. The final two fixtures in Group B are first up at 5pm. Joint-leaders Holland and Chile go head-to-head to decide who will finish at the summit, though the Dutch are definitely at a disadvantage with Robin Van Persie suspended, whilst defending champions Spain and Australia will both attempt to pick up points before heading home:

Holland:Cillessen; Janmaat, Vlaar, De Vrij, Blind; De Jong, Sneijder, Kuyt; Robben, Lens, Wijnaldum

Chile: Bravo; Silva, Medel, Jara; Isla, Aranguiz, Diaz, Mena; Gutierrez; Sanchez, Vargas

Louis Van Gaal makes a total of three alterations from the side that started against Australia. Bruno Martins Indi and Jonathan de Guzman join the suspended Van Persie on the sidelines, with Dirk Kuyt, Jeremain Lens and Georginio Wijnaldum all drafted into what looks like a 4-3-3 formation. Arjen Robben owners will be optimistic of further returns after the Bayern man notched three times in the opening two fixtures.

Chile manager Jorge Sampaoli makes just one change from the side that defeat Spain in Matchday 2. Juventus’ Arturo Vidal is replaced by Felipe Gutierrez in a continuation of the 3-4-1-2, with Alexis Sanchez and Eduardo Vargas both looking to mantain the form that has produced a goal and assist apiece so far.

Spain: Reina; Juanfran, Ramos, Albiol, Alba; Koke, Alonso, Iniesta; Cazorla, Torres, Villa,

Australia: Ryan; McGowan, Wilkinson, Spiranovic, Davidson; Jedinak, McKay; Leckie, Bozanic, Oar; Taggart

After seeing his side concede seven goals and fail to pick up a single point in what has been an embarrassing defence of the trophy, Vicente del Bosque axes seven players from the XI that faced Chile last week. Only Sergio Ramos, Jordi Alba, Andres Iniesta and Xabi Alonso keep their places as the champions attempt to save face before exiting the tournament.

Ange Postecoglou makes two changes from the side that narrowly lost to Holland. Australia’s chances are dealt a bitter blow this evening with Tim Cahill suspended up front – Adam Taggart is set to lead the line, with Oliver Bozanic replacing Mark Bresciano in the attacking midfield three in a 4-2-3-1 formation.

At 8pm, Brazil face Cameroon and Mexico square up to Croatia as Group A comes to its culmination. All bar the Africans have a chance of progressing and, despite drawing a blank against Mexico last time around, the hosts are heavily backed to return to form and turn on the style in order to ensure they finish at the summit – Neymar owners will be desperate for points, whilst Fred’s starting berth is perhaps at risk following a pair of disappointing displays.

The Mexico-Croatia match looks far more evenly matched. One of only two sides to keep a clean sheet in both their opening matches, the Mexicans may struggle to keep out an attack that put four past Cameroon last time around, with Mario Mandzukic’s return from suspension proving pivotal for Nico Kovac’s side. Oribe Peralta carries the main threat for the North Americans, who need only a draw to ensure their progress to the knockout stages.

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  1. funny money
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 24 days ago

    what % of people own neymar roughly? 30%?

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    1. Declan
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 24 days ago

      50% + imo.

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    2. Saniul
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 24 days ago

      Atleast 60, I would say.
      He is popular among both FFS players and casuals.

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      1. funny money
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 24 days ago

        darn

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    3. palace ash
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 24 days ago

      At least 50% surely!

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    4. Fray Bentos
      • 17 Years
      12 years, 24 days ago

      90%?

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  2. Bøwstring The Carp
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 24 days ago

    Boring game, needs more Neymar.

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  3. Saniul
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 24 days ago

    Who have been the 3 best players for Brazil at the WC so far?

    For me, Neymar, Referinho and Linesminho.

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    1. funny money
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 24 days ago

      very good

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    2. Bøwstring The Carp
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 24 days ago

      😀 in all seriousness for me:

      Sanchez, J. Rod and Ochoa

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      1. Saniul
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 24 days ago

        For Brazil. 😐

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        1. Bøwstring The Carp
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 24 days ago

          Ooo jeez how did I miss that 😳

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  4. Bubz
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 24 days ago

    Feck you Hulk you fat shit

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    1. Jimmers
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 24 days ago

      . ....a selfish fat shit

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    2. Captain Shirokov
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 24 days ago

      lol

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  5. Tony Warner Fan Club
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 24 days ago

    Wow, Hulk greedy much?

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    1. JT's Dog
      12 years, 24 days ago

      Must be something to do with super hero names
      Robben
      Hulk

      No that's me out

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  6. funny money
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 24 days ago

    hulk is shit

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  7. MJ6987
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 24 days ago

    FRED > HULK

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    1. Jimmers
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 24 days ago

      Mr. Bean>Fred>Hulk

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  8. palace ash
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 24 days ago

    Hulk you idiot!!!

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  9. Pinky and Brain
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 24 days ago

    Hulk is crap.

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  10. tw
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 24 days ago

    Should've passed to neymar

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  11. Count of Monte Hristo
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 24 days ago

    Hulk is so bad.

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  12. Prime
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 24 days ago

    Hulk, just get your butt on the bench, I'm sick of watching you.

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  13. Epic Fail
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 24 days ago

    Neymar - Messi - Suarez

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    1. Captain Shirokov
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 24 days ago

      I - don't - care

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    2. tw
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 24 days ago

      Your strikers for the knockout rounds?

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      1. Epic Fail
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 24 days ago

        UCL knockouts, aye.

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    3. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 24 days ago

      Demel Heskey Torres

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  14. Shels
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 24 days ago

    Kovacic coming on

    versalsko off

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  15. shillso
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 24 days ago

    Greedy hulk!

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  16. Saint Domingo
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 24 days ago

    Hulk took an age there to get his head up,had an easy square ball on to put Neymar in.

    Gah!

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  17. Optimus.
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 24 days ago

    Hulk trash

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  18. iCon
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 24 days ago

    For all the Negatives, I'm so impressed with Neymar; convinced he needs a move of club to realise his potential at a club!

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  19. Saniul
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 24 days ago

    One mistake sorted for Scolari. Fernandinho for Paulinho.

    Hey, sort the Hulk to Willian too, please. 😐

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    1. Count of Monte Hristo
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 24 days ago

      Yes and Yes!

      If only Fred > R9 was possible

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  20. LOCO ABREU
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 24 days ago

    ridiculous hulk

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  21. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 24 days ago

    Hope Hulk goes to Bayern. Would love to see Fatman and Robben 🙂

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    1. SW6
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 24 days ago

      Could get that if Robben goes to Utd too 😉

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      1. Declan
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 24 days ago

        Phew!

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  22. Jack Frost
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 24 days ago

    Lovren,,,, how is that not a YC. Landed on the Mexican like a Cow dropping a patty.

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  23. Gnu
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 24 days ago

    Ah! Blue shorts...
    Just realised after 3 games that Brazil are not playing with their iconic blue shorts.
    Thought I would put that out there.

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  24. Piggs Boson
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 24 days ago

    Hulk is severely underrated. I think he's one of the best players in the world at the moment.

    .
    http://i.imgur.com/cxPG2xW.gif

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  25. Zombie
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 24 days ago

    Can anyone with Cesar plz tell me how many points he at?

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    1. JT's Dog
      12 years, 24 days ago

      3

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      1. Zombie
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 24 days ago

        Cheers mate. Was expecting some more coz of the saves

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    2. palace ash
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 24 days ago

      3 for minutes played.

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  26. palace ash
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 24 days ago

    Dos Santos > Hernandez

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  27. Shels
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 24 days ago

    hernandez on.. come on croatia score ffs

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  28. palace ash
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 24 days ago

    Cesar's first save?

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  29. Captain Shirokov
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 24 days ago

    Hulk off.

    What is Scolari thinking?

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      1. Captain Shirokov
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 24 days ago

        😀

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  30. iCon
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 24 days ago

    How have the other players not realised that it's just a case of 'give it to Neymar'???

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