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28 June 2014 3108 comments
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Having restructured our squads with the aid of unlimited transfers across the Fantasy games, we now have two crucial clashes to focus on as the knockout stages get underway. First up this evening is an all-South American affair, as hosts Brazil square up to a Chile side that has already disposed of defending champions Spain in the group stages:

Felipe Scolari’s troops will again look to Neymar to make the difference after the Barcelona forward notched twice in two of his three appearances. A goal against Cameroon will surely boost Fred’s confidence after he struggled to make an impact, whilst Oscar’s Fantasy owners will be hoping for more of the same, with the Chelsea midfielder producing a goal and two assists thus far.

Having also won two of their three group fixtures, Jorge Sampaoli’s troops won’t be lacking in confidence. As Mexico showed earlier in the tournament, Scolari’s side have struggled against sides utilising wing-back systems and Chile’s 3-4-1-2 formation could well prove a stumbling block for the home side. Front two Alexis Sanchez and Eduardo Vargas – along with midfielder Charles Aranguiz – have delivered a goal and assist apiece, highlighting the underdogs’ potential ahead of the 5pm kick-off.

In the later match, another couple of South American contenders for the crown go head-to-head as Uruguay face Colombia for a place in the last eight. After losing their opener against Costa Rica, Oscar Tabarez’ side have done well to turn around their tournament but the suspension of Luis Suarez makes their task significantly more difficult – Diego Forlan looks the man most likely to get the nod alongside Edinson Cavani in a default 4-4-2.

Jose Pekerman’s side will have every reason for optimism, though. One of only four sides to win all three of their group games, Colombia rested most of their chief Fantasy assets for the final Group C clash with Japan and, in James Rodriguez and Juan Cuadrado, have two of the tournament’s in-form midfielders. Rodriguez has scored in all three of his appearances so far and also delivered a pair of assists, whilst Cuadrado has served up a goal and three assists thus far. Jackson Martinez is pushing for a start after bagging a brace in the 4-1 win over Japan and may well retain his starting role in the 9pm kick-off.

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  1. Malcolm Tucker for England …
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    • 14 Years
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    Red by the rules...

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  2. Kostja
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    lucky Jo

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  3. The Sarjeant
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    Demi around?

    Any tips for the Colombia game? Thinking about Sanchez to get booked.

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    1. VougieDipond
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      Jrod first scorer

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      1. Fifa las vegas
        • 13 Years
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        Very obvious! 🙂

        How about Jackson Martinez?
        I might go for a plain Colombia win

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        1. VougieDipond
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          I am doing the scorecast Jrod and 2-0/2-1 both are 50/1

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      2. JK - Cønt ⭐
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        I'd say JRod MOTM is a better one if they're still taking bets on MOTM

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      3. Epic Fail
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        You're not Demi.

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        1. VougieDipond
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          you sure?

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      4. MJ6987
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        Cavani I reckon. Suarez T-Shirts all round.

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  4. The Bandit
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    Brazil play Chris Samba football these days 😉

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  5. Grounderz
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    Will penalty shootout goals be recorded as goals for the players?

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    1. De_Roiste
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      No

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      1. De_Roiste
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        Not in McDs anyway

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    2. MJ6987
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      They are in the Telegraph game

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      1. LOCO ABREU
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        really? lol

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        1. MJ6987
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          Yep, and penalty saves for goalies. The pens don't count as goals conceded for defenders though.

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          1. Djerbil
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            wow.. Stupid Game!!!

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  6. Zep
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    MoJO?

    More like noJO...

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    1. Ghost Ship
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      JOke.

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    2. VougieDipond
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      Jonkey

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  7. Djerbil
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    Aranguiz only on 5 points

    Lol I thought He must have had atleast 10 RBs by now

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  8. crystalpalaceRus
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    Willian...i guess thats oscar off

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  9. Studgie G
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    pts update

    5 neymar

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  10. Bubz
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    Lads would you mind telling me what sanchez and aranguiz are on in macDs?

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    1. ManofKent
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      Aranguiz a measly 5pts - deserves at least 10

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    2. Djerbil
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      5 and 5

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      1. Djerbil
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        scratch that

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      2. shazzaaam
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        sanchez has 5 after scoring?

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  11. GunsnRoses
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    Ocar out Willian in for Chelsea

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  12. Djerbil
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    15 mins for Howard Webb to save his life

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  13. shazzaaam
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    what does ceaser have? and bravo anyone?

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    1. Fresco
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      I don't think anyone have Bravo. He's probably on 10-11, with 7 or 8 saves

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    1. Djerbil
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      I hope He is legit

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    2. GunsnRoses
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      :/

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    3. Studgie G
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      doubt it, if barca want suarez

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  14. De_Roiste
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    Medel is fooked..

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  15. Zep
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    Offscar...

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  16. Studgie G
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    strangely medel is a better cb then dm

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    1. Fresco
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      we can't say the same about David Luiz though

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      1. Studgie G
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        luiz is actually fine next to silva but otherwise yeh he's bad

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      2. Vote Joke
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        Yet someone pays 50 mill for him

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  17. crystalpalaceRus
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    Id like Palace to sign Medel...

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  18. GunsnRoses
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    Medel deserves a medal 😉

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  19. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
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    How many points has neymar got now?

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    1. De_Roiste
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      5

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    2. Billy Gilmore
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      5

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    3. VougieDipond
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      not enough (5)

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    4. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
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      Ta.... That will do

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  20. Billy Gilmore
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    Ramires is such a hack.

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  21. De_Roiste
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    Ramires. What a cunning stunt.

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  22. Fantastik
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    How many points for Sanchez now?

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  23. crystalpalaceRus
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    is Karnezis injured

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    1. De_Roiste
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      Should be fit to play.

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    2. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
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      Think he is ok now

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  24. JT's Dog
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      I have a total of 4 points from Fred and Jo so far

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      1. Declan
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        Not too shabby

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        1. JT's Dog
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            Didn't waste captain on either though
            I ain't stupid

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            1. Declan
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              Never doubted you for a minute

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        2. De_Roiste
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          Why would you pick either?

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          1. JT's Dog
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              What, they are both Brazilian forwards why not

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              1. De_Roiste
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                They are both quote cramp to be fair, and subs for each other.

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                1. De_Roiste
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                  Quite crap*

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                  1. JT's Dog
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                      Tell me that now

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            • Jafooli
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              You caught one 😛

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              1. JT's Dog
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                  He is still wriggling

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                  1. Jafooli
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                    Get the net out....

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                  2. Declan
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                    Come on Chile!

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            • sre10
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              McD Gustavo points???

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              1. The Missing Link
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                Must be around 10

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              2. Dr Ennet
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                3 😀 and I have him 😀

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                1. Dr Ennet
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                  Sorry he just got another point so he is on 4 pts now...

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                2. The Missing Link
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                  You kidding 😀

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                  1. Dr Ennet
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                    Ha ha I wish I was... Believe me... 😀

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                    1. The Missing Link
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                      The cdm theory isnt working so far 😀

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                      1. Dr Ennet
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                        Not at all mate... 😀

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            • Ben Mee Over A Table
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              Come on Alexis, time for the game winner!

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            • JT's Dog
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                Luiz going crazy about someone else taking wild pot shot from 40 yards 😆

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              • Jafooli
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                Oh no, this is going to penos 😮

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                1. De_Roiste
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                  Yep. And I reckon Brazil will win on penos. Chile look knackered.

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              • elkunaguero
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                how many points for Oscar?

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                1. crystalpalaceRus
                  • 13 Years
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                  6

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                2. Declan
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                  6, i think

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