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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
    11 years, 8 months ago

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

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    1. VougieDipond
      • 13 Years
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      Daniel Sturridge

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      1. Vote Joke
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Had quite a few assists last season.

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        1. VougieDipond
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 8 months ago

          run into trouble most of the time rather than pass

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    2. Bubz
      • 12 Years
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      Mirallas

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    3. SW6
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 8 months 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
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        This. It's Robben.

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    4. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
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      VDV or Mirallas

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    5. Louis
      • 13 Years
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      You're probably expecting us to reply Robben 😉

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      1. GunsnRoses
        • 14 Years
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        You are not wrong 😉

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    6. DelPuich
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      selfishnaldo

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    7. The Missing Link
      • 12 Years
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      Thomass

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    8. DelPuich
      • 13 Years
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      ronaldo

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    9. DelPuich
      • 13 Years
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      divenaldo

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    10. Gubbins94.
      • 11 Years
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      Jeremy Menez

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  2. DelPuich
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    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
        11 years, 8 months ago

        What

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    2. Optimus.
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      The Dirk Kuyt rises

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      1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
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        im nickin this

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    3. crystalpalaceRus
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      Who remembers #IfAlgeria

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      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
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        Great header to be Fer

        Holland to win the group

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        1. JK - Cønt ⭐
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
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          fail, not meant to be here

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

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    4. crystalpalaceRus
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      Fer

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    5. GunsnRoses
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      Ferrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

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    6. The Sarjeant
      • 12 Years
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      Loooool! A Norwich player could potentially win it for Holland.

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      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Imagine if it was RvW

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    7. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      A great header to be Fer

      Holland to win the group

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    8. Optimus.
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      Fer fuks sake

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    9. Grounderz
      • 14 Years
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      Great header.

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    10. caio89
      • 13 Years
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      Fer goal, Janmaat assist

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      1. 4vets
        • 15 Years
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        YES!!!!

        Oh...

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    11. JT's Dog
        11 years, 8 months ago

        That gives me some thought now for captain swap

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      • LewanGOALski
        • 14 Years
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        Norwich!!!

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      • Bubz
        • 12 Years
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        Janmaat 2nd on my bench in Mirror *sigh*

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      • The Bandit
        • 15 Years
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        Great header, leaped like a salmon 🙂

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        1. 4vets
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          But can salmon head a ball? I haven't seen it.

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          1. Optimus.
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            Have you never seen Conor Sammon 😉

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            1. Ginkapo FPL
              • 14 Years
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              Precisely. Can Salmon head a ball?

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          2. Gnu
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            11 years, 8 months 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
              11 years, 8 months 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
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          you

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        3. Werkself
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 8 months ago

          Alaskan King!

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      • JK - Cønt ⭐
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Ferst time the Dutch have scored Ferst

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      • Vote Joke
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        Fer surely off this summer. Maybe to United...

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        1. SW6
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          Been kak for Norwich this year imo.

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          1. Dr Dream
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 8 months ago

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

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      • JT's Dog
          11 years, 8 months ago

          What a week
          Lost 4tharse and thomass in same week

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          1. JT's Dog
              11 years, 8 months ago

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

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            • Gnu
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 16 Years
              11 years, 8 months ago

              What happened to 4arse?

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              1. JT's Dog
                  11 years, 8 months ago

                  Can't say

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                  1. Gnu
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 16 Years
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                    Big words, no dictionary?

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                    1. JT's Dog
                        11 years, 8 months ago

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

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                    2. Werkself
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                      Or won't?????

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                  2. The Missing Link
                    • 12 Years
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                    What didnt happen to 4arse

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              2. VougieDipond
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                Brazil Cameroon predictions? I'm thinking 5-0

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                1. DelPuich
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                  shush

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

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                1. Bubz
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                  I think Brazil would rather play Netherlands

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              4. Bubz
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                Sanchez + Robben transfer fails 🙁

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                1. DelPuich
                  • 13 Years
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                  lollllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll

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              5. VougieDipond
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                Scorecast up woohoo. Blow the whistle ref

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                1. GREENDREAMS11
                  • 16 Years
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                  well done dude.

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

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              6. GunsnRoses
                • 14 Years
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                It does not MATA in world cup context but certainly a good show by Spain 😉

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              7. Pinky and Brain
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                Mata goal.

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                1. LOCO ABREU
                  • 13 Years
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                  fabregas assist

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              8. Louis
                • 13 Years
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                Mata goal, Fabregas assist

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

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              9. SW6
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                That 3-0?

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                1. VougieDipond
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                  yup

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              10. Mr Sarcastic
                • 15 Years
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                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
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                    🙁

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                2. Pinky and Brain
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                  Cillesen - 4.

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              11. JT's Dog
                  11 years, 8 months ago

                  Give me my assist damn you

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                • Werkself
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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                  Last time Brazil lost a competitive international match at home was in 1975 according to announcer

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                  1. 4vets
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                    Due then.

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                • Bøwstring The Carp
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                  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
                      11 years, 8 months ago

                      don't upset the algerians please..

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