634x258 Dugout Discussion
28 June 2014 3108 comments
Paul Paul
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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. crystalpalaceRus
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Neymar will score the winner its inevitable

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    1. Corkyote FFS CWC Champion 2…
      • 13 Years
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      This

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  2. Studgie G
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    Neymar goal please if not Chile on pens

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  3. sre10
    • 11 Years
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    Changed Gustavo with Fernandinho,oops I mean Failnandinho šŸ˜€

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    1. The Missing Link
      • 12 Years
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      Same im not happy šŸ™

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      1. The Missing Link
        • 12 Years
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        Well hes on 4 apparently šŸ˜€

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    2. Dr Ennet
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      He is still outscoring Gustavo if he received more than 4 pts mate... šŸ˜€

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  4. Jafooli
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    David Luiz looks suck an awkward footballer. Unpleasant on the eye.

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    1. Jafooli
      • 13 Years
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      *such

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      1. Billy Gilmore
        • 13 Years
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        Suck works too.

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  5. Billy Gilmore
    • 13 Years
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    Diaz's shot has just landed in Chile.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NtCSTLbUUmE

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  6. potatoace
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    • 14 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Brazil must be shting it , if this goes to penalties.

    step up Jo, Hulk, Willian.

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    1. De_Roiste
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Neymar, William, luiz, Alves and Silva

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  7. Yome
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    I wouldn't like to be Brazilian now...

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  8. Jafooli
    • 13 Years
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    Neymar just got flattened.

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  9. Corkyote FFS CWC Champion 2…
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    Brazil have a great record in shoot outs I believe...

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    1. Billy Gilmore
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      They usually have a good squad too.

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      1. Corkyote FFS CWC Champion 2…
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        Lol

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      2. Jafooli
        • 13 Years
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        šŸ˜›

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  10. VougieDipond
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    Fernandinho has scored more points than neymar lol

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  11. AppleDunk
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    I can't tell Willian and Marcelo apart.

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  12. crystalpalaceRus
    • 13 Years
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    OH MY GOD

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  13. Jafooli
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    Crossbar 😯

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  14. Piggs Boson
    • 14 Years
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    😯

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  15. JK - Cønt ⭐
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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    There would have absolute SCENES there

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  16. Zep
    • 15 Years
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    OMFG!

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  17. Back to Back Ballacks
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    WOWSERS

    CMON CHILE

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  18. crystalpalaceRus
    • 13 Years
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    if that had gone in...

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  19. Corkyote FFS CWC Champion 2…
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    Stadium went silent when that hit the bar... 😯

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  20. Louis
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    PENALTIES!!

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    1. MJ6987
      • 15 Years
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      SCENES!

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  21. LewanGOALski
    • 14 Years
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    Here you have your penalties, Brazil

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  23. The Sarjeant
    • 12 Years
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    C'mon CHILEEEEE!

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  24. Jafooli
    • 13 Years
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    Bet they wish they still had Fred.

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    1. De_Roiste
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      I wouldn't let Jo take one anyway.

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    2. Corkyote FFS CWC Champion 2…
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      Betfred šŸ˜‰

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  25. Old Schoolᓼˢ “disa…
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    Brazil 2-1 in their history of penalty shoot outs at WC

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    1. Old Schoolᓼˢ “disa…
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      Missed all 4 in their last shoot out in South American tournament

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      1. Ben Mee Over A Table
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        HAHA really?

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        1. Old Schoolᓼˢ “disa…
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          Yep...

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        2. Old Schoolᓼˢ “disa…
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          100%

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    2. Az
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      • 16 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      What about chile?

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      1. Old Schoolᓼˢ “disa…
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        Never been to ET never mind penalties

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  26. Studgie G
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    Chile have this i reckon way too much pressure for Brazil

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    1. MJ6987
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Yeah, you could be right

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      1. Studgie G
        • 14 Years
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        normally I would go Brazil but this squad is poor,also poorly picked if they picked half the players they left out I think they would do better but scolari has alot of pets

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  27. MJ6987
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    Who's on Brazil pens?

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    1. Fresco
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      Neymar, Ramires, Alves, Willian, Hulk maybe

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      1. MJ6987
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        Remember Luiz taking a pen (and missing)

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      2. Saniul
        • 12 Years
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        Luiz, surely?

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    2. LOCO ABREU
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      marcelo second or third i think after neymar

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  28. Djerbil
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    Neymar to miss his penalty here

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    1. Jafooli
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      😯 meltdown

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  29. Bubz
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    I'm nervous

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  30. JT's Dog
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Silva will egg that ball if he sits on it

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