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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. Revival
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    • 13 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    At last Uruguay have to abandon the Park the bus strategy now, should be a more open game now

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    1. Fifa las vegas
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      Thank feck!

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  2. Captain Shirokov
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    Wasn't at home to change captain from Neymar to James

    Lol @ me

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    1. Declan
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      Messi

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    2. Fifa las vegas
      • 13 Years
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      Yes, lol at you

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    3. Camp No No
      • 12 Years
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      Epic fail that first part, but got the second part right at least: lol@you!!!

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    4. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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      No. I shan't. 🙠Sos. ðŸ™

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      1. Captain Shirokov
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        Luckily I don't take it *too* serious 🙂

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    5. Bubz
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      Same. I want the armband on Muller/Messi anyway though

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      1. Captain Shirokov
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        It's more fun this way 😉

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    6. Nomar
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      Me too.

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  3. agarthered
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    ****Actions occurring in extra-time count towards player points. However, penalty shoot-outs have no effect on player points.

    If that's the case, why does Casar have so many penalty save points?

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    1. Telpuialion
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      They will be taken off. Give it time.

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    2. Camp No No
      • 12 Years
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      Didn't you see those penalties during the game? How could you have missed them?

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  4. Vote Joke
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    Wow. Napoleon Dynamite supports Colombia.

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  5. Fifa las vegas
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    Jesus, as much people had him backed FGS as in fantasy...

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    1. Fifa las vegas
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      - me

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    2. VougieDipond
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      bookies have just taken a hiding on that. free beer for all

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    3. Revival
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      Damn, missed out on that bet

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  6. JT's Dog
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      West Ham Uruguay have to try now

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      1. The Bandit
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        I'm forever blowing troubles

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      2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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        😕

        Please don't confuse us with this shower!

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    • sre10
      • 11 Years
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      McD
      If will be draw points are counted for 90 min or 120 min?

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      1. Jimmers
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        120

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    • Saniul
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      Godin (c) not looking bad. 😉

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      1. VougieDipond
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        whats he on? zapata on 5 already

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        1. Saniul
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          8, has 2 blocked shots. 😎

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          1. VougieDipond
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            nice and hes bound to score a heroic header in the 86th min

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    • Corkyote FFS CWC Champion 2…
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      Sepp Blatter deserves a lot of credit for arranging such an entertaining world cup. Imagine what the interplanetary competition in Qatar will be like if he gets another term! Fingers crossed.

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    • Captain Shirokov
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      Great technique, that kind of talent is being wasted at Monaco.

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      1. Camp No No
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        Say that again when Monaco drops some of PL clubs in CL.

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    • r0nh
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      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQzxTGNVrJc

      For those with a 10 minute memory.

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    • Home Run Baker
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      Just walked in to see the HayRod replay ... Unbelievable

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      1. Jimmers
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        ...Jeff

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      2. Ben Mee Over A Table
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        Unbelievable gameplay here...

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    • Saniul
      • 12 Years
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      Zapata and Rodriguez both on 7 😯

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      1. Bubz
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        Zapata is on 5?

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        1. VougieDipond
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          hes on 8 now

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          1. Bubz
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            Wowww so he is

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        2. The Missing Link
          • 12 Years
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          8 on mine 😀

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      2. The Missing Link
        • 12 Years
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        Zapata (c) looking the business at the moment if he keeps a cleanie

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        1. Camp No No
          • 12 Years
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          Unless we witness Rodriguez hat trick.

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    • Heydudes13
      • 14 Years
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      C***s. Lot of these rats.

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    • Willis.
      • 13 Years
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      Send Forlan off!

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    • VougieDipond
      • 13 Years
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      If Hames scores again is that a stick on the captaincy front?

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      1. zarquon
        • 16 Years
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        Yes, i think so if he can grab a point or 2 extra

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      2. Saniul
        • 12 Years
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        Atleast wait till he does it? 😛

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      3. Kostja
        • 14 Years
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        im even thinking of sticking now, there wont be as many goals in playoffs I think

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      4. Captain Shirokov
        • 14 Years
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        15 is my mark to stick with a captain.

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    • Captain Shirokov
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      Why did Uruguay wait until they went a goal down to play well?

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      1. The Bandit
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        Play well? Trying harder maybe but that's all

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        1. Captain Shirokov
          • 14 Years
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          They've been outplaying Col for the last ten mins

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    • Sid07
      • 11 Years
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      Real now have a player to splash there money on. Hames the next galatico

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      1. VougieDipond
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        where would he fit in?

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    • Fifa las vegas
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      Think I should've played Ospina instead of Courtois in mirror ðŸ˜

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    • Captain Shirokov
      • 14 Years
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      Zapata, you beast!

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      1. The Missing Link
        • 12 Years
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        Anything above 12 and im sticking as captain!

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    • The Missing Link
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      Keeping the faith in my 5-3-2 strategy. Defenders are the business in this game!!

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    • Pilleri
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      Zapata on 8 points, Rodriguez only 7

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    • Bubz
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      Should have captained Zapata! Incredible stuff from him.

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    • emperikal
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      Got rid of Zapata for Van Buyten this round ðŸ™

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    • Bubz
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      Haha another RB for Zapata!

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    • VougieDipond
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      what a recovery by zapata

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    • Fifa las vegas
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      Come on Woodward, it's your time to shine 😎 sign him up!

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      1. Declan
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        😆

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        1. Fifa las vegas
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          🙂

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      2. VougieDipond
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        Man U only sign players who dont play at the world cup

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    • El Zurdo
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      Why you guys call Him Hames?

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      1. Declan
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        James is pronounced "Hames"

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        1. Woy of the Wovers
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          Except James in Spanish is Tiago.

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      2. Captain Shirokov
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        It's how it's pronounced 🙂

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      3. El Zurdo
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        Cheers 🙂

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      4. Louis
        • 13 Years
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        Because it is pronounced Rhames?

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    • r0nh
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      AGUILAR got the assist 😎

      ZAPATA currently on 8 points 😎

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      1. Bubz
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        Zapata is going to end up on about 18 points at this rate!

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        1. r0nh
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          Fingers crossed!!

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    • Messi & fabregas
      • 14 Years
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      gents do we have any info on the launch of fantasy premier league? or even the player lists?

      thanks

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      1. Fifa las vegas
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        God almighty, will the WC not do for now?!? We've been waiting all year for the WC, now you're looking for FPL again? 🙂

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        1. puddingbrood
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          Any info on McD 2018 world cup fantasy?

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      2. r0nh
        • 14 Years
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        Usually around 20th July

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      3. Tomlette Greggs
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        various accounts claiming game would launch between 11th-21st July. Would think it'd be towards the end of that period.

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      4. Ben Mee Over A Table
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        You could have at least waited for HT.

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      5. Messi & fabregas
        • 14 Years
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        thanks all 🙂

        back to world cup then 🙂

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