634x258 Dugout Discussion
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. Saniul
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Is it a good thing or a bad thing that you've never been in a penalty shooutout before?

    I think Chile, nothing to lose.

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  2. Give The Todd Some Love
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Come on Brazil

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  3. Jafooli
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    David Luiz to sky rocket his. Row ZZZ

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  4. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Neymar fail Aranguiz fail oh well onwards and upwards

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  5. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    keepers must love these shoot outs, they can only be heroes, never villains 🙂

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  6. potatoace
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    11 years, 5 months ago

    oh oh, Cesar is cracking up.

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  7. crystalpalaceRus
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    neymar will miss his penalty its inevitable

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  8. Gnu
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    • 16 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    What players have scored well in McFubar game?

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

      defenders

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  9. Ben Mee Over A Table
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Where's Demi with the penalty shootout starting lineup?

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  10. Tony Yeboah
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    david luiz pen should be fun

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

      he'll score with ease

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    2. Declan
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Row Z

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

      Alan shearer should try walking to electric chair and see how long that walk feels
      Twat

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      1. Gnu
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        I did that once, hated it, felt like an etenity!

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        1. Gnu
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          ... and I was innocent!

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      2. VougieDipond
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        lol Alan shearer is up there with the best pen takers ever imo. Along with Van Nistelrooy

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    • MJ6987
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Chile's main pen taker is off.

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    • Give The Todd Some Love
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Why am I nervous...

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      1. Give The Todd Some Love
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Oh. Luiz first taker. That explains it.

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    • Pilleri
      • 11 Years
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      I don't have Neymar in my team, I hope he misses!

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      1. Epic Fail
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        Lol

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    • Studgie G
      • 14 Years
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      oh nooooooo

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    • Louis
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Lol David Luiz is taking it first!

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      1. Louis
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        and it goes in!

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    • crystalpalaceRus
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      good pen

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    • Jafooli
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      McMiss 😯

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      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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        Awful McMiss

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      2. Jafooli
        • 13 Years
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        McSave 😮

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    • Zep
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      YAAASSS

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    • Louis
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      PINILLA MISSES AGAIN! SCENES

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    • LOCO ABREU
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      pinilla ffs

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    • MJ6987
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Was that a laser pen spot then?

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    • crystalpalaceRus
      • 13 Years
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      LMAO

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    • Pilleri
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      wuuuut?

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    • Louis
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Willian misses!!!

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    • Jafooli
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      McMiss

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    • Gnu
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      • 16 Years
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      Tee Hee.

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    • Declan
      • 15 Years
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      WiLOLian

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    • De_Roiste
      • 14 Years
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      Jesus Willian

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    • JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      awful again

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