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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. GunsnRoses
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 25 days ago

    Who according to you is the most selfish player of this decade ?

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    1. VougieDipond
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 25 days ago

      Daniel Sturridge

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      1. Vote Joke
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 25 days ago

        Had quite a few assists last season.

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        1. VougieDipond
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 25 days ago

          run into trouble most of the time rather than pass

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    2. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 25 days ago

      Mirallas

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    3. SW6
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 25 days ago

      Has to be Robben. He only ever passes if it's very likely the other guy will have to pass back to him straight away

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      1. Vote Joke
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 25 days ago

        This. It's Robben.

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    4. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 25 days ago

      VDV or Mirallas

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    5. Louis
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 25 days ago

      You're probably expecting us to reply Robben 😉

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      1. GunsnRoses
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 25 days ago

        You are not wrong 😉

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    6. DelPuich
      • 13 Years
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      selfishnaldo

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    7. The Missing Link
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 25 days ago

      Thomass

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    8. DelPuich
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 25 days ago

      ronaldo

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    9. DelPuich
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 25 days ago

      divenaldo

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    10. Gubbins94.
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 24 days ago

      Jeremy Menez

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  2. DelPuich
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 25 days ago

    really disappointed with thomass

    him and I are best friends

    its okay to cheat but be cool

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    1. JT's Dog
      12 years, 25 days ago

      What

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  3. Optimus.
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 25 days ago

    The Dirk Kuyt rises

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    1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
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      im nickin this

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  4. crystalpalaceRus
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 25 days ago

    Who remembers #IfAlgeria

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    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 25 days ago

      Great header to be Fer

      Holland to win the group

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      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 25 days ago

        fail, not meant to be here

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      2. Ginkapo FPL
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 25 days ago

        If Algeria conscripted Fer, Holland would still win their group.

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  5. crystalpalaceRus
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 25 days ago

    Fer

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  6. GunsnRoses
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 25 days ago

    Ferrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

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  7. The Sarjeant
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 25 days ago

    Loooool! A Norwich player could potentially win it for Holland.

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    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 25 days ago

      Imagine if it was RvW

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  8. JK - Cønt ⭐
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 25 days ago

    A great header to be Fer

    Holland to win the group

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  9. Optimus.
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 25 days ago

    Fer fuks sake

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  10. Grounderz
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 25 days ago

    Great header.

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  11. caio89
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 25 days ago

    Fer goal, Janmaat assist

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    1. 4vets
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 25 days ago

      YES!!!!

      Oh...

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  12. JT's Dog
    12 years, 25 days ago

    That gives me some thought now for captain swap

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  13. LewanGOALski
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 25 days ago

    Norwich!!!

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  14. Bubz
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 25 days ago

    Janmaat 2nd on my bench in Mirror *sigh*

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  15. The Bandit
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    12 years, 25 days ago

    Great header, leaped like a salmon 🙂

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    1. 4vets
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 25 days ago

      But can salmon head a ball? I haven't seen it.

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      1. Optimus.
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 25 days ago

        Have you never seen Conor Sammon 😉

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        1. Ginkapo FPL
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 25 days ago

          Precisely. Can Salmon head a ball?

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      2. Gnu
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 25 days ago

        Connor Salmon wasn't bad in the air, and Alex played center half in his day.

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        1. 4vets
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 24 days ago

          I think Optimus has the correct spelling thus your comment is null and void 🙂

          Maybe salmon are good at water polo?

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    2. DelPuich
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 25 days ago

      you

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    3. Werkself
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 25 days ago

      Alaskan King!

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  16. JK - Cønt ⭐
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 25 days ago

    Ferst time the Dutch have scored Ferst

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  17. Vote Joke
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 25 days ago

    Fer surely off this summer. Maybe to United...

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    1. SW6
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 25 days ago

      Been kak for Norwich this year imo.

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      1. Dr Dream
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 24 days ago

        Strange because he was so highly regarded in Holland before he arrived.

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  18. JT's Dog
    12 years, 25 days ago

    What a week
    Lost 4tharse and thomass in same week

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    1. JT's Dog
      12 years, 25 days ago

      I feel like I have a basket of wet sponges and no clowns

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    2. Gnu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 25 days ago

      What happened to 4arse?

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      1. JT's Dog
        12 years, 25 days ago

        Can't say

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

          Big words, no dictionary?

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

            Exactly
            Just think of who we are talking about and it is easy to work out

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        2. Werkself
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 24 days ago

          Or won't?????

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      2. The Missing Link
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 24 days ago

        What didnt happen to 4arse

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  19. VougieDipond
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    12 years, 25 days ago

    Brazil Cameroon predictions? I'm thinking 5-0

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    1. DelPuich
      • 13 Years
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      shush

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  20. Grounderz
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 25 days ago

    Expect goals from Brazil especially after NED vs CHI game (if it stays this till full time).

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    1. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 25 days ago

      I think Brazil would rather play Netherlands

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  21. Bubz
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 25 days ago

    Sanchez + Robben transfer fails 🙁

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

      lollllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll

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  22. VougieDipond
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 25 days ago

    Scorecast up woohoo. Blow the whistle ref

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    1. GREENDREAMS11
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 24 days ago

      well done dude.

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

        I ain't counting chickens yet lol this is when time slows down

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  23. GunsnRoses
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 25 days ago

    It does not MATA in world cup context but certainly a good show by Spain 😉

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  24. Pinky and Brain
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 25 days ago

    Mata goal.

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    1. LOCO ABREU
      • 14 Years
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      fabregas assist

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  25. Louis
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 25 days ago

    Mata goal, Fabregas assist

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    1. Werkself
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
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      Good for Mata.

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  26. SW6
    • 13 Years
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    That 3-0?

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    1. VougieDipond
      • 13 Years
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      yup

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  27. Mr Sarcastic
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 24 days ago

    Cillesen & Sanchez Points atm?

    Thanks.

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    1. SW6
      • 13 Years
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      Cillessen 4

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      1. Mr Sarcastic
        • 15 Years
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        🙁

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    2. Pinky and Brain
      • 12 Years
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      Cillesen - 4.

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

    Give me my assist damn you

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  29. Werkself
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    • 13 Years
    12 years, 24 days ago

    Last time Brazil lost a competitive international match at home was in 1975 according to announcer

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    1. 4vets
      • 15 Years
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      Due then.

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  30. Bøwstring The Carp
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    12 years, 24 days ago

    If Algeria was a person it would be Arnold Schwarzenegger

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    1. 4vets
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      No, it would be Al Geria, obviously.

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    2. bitterandstout
      12 years, 24 days ago

      don't upset the algerians please..

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