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. MJ6987
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Can Uruguay make a come back? You never gnaw!

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

      Bitten off more than they can chew in this game

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      1. MJ6987
        • 15 Years
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        Yet to make their mark on this defence

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    2. Heydudes13
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Maybe. They are not as Incisor with their passing tonight.

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  2. Prime
    • 12 Years
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    Zapata on 10 so far, without the CS.

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  3. Revival
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
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    Last minute transfer in of James before deadline paying off, everyone else has him so at least I not losing ground

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

      These Colombians look on drugs with the speed they run

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      1. Saniul
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        The cartel knows. 😉

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    • r0nh
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      45 points so far, without the CS added.

      From 5 players.

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      1. LewanGOALski
        • 14 Years
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        55 from 5 here 😎

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        1. r0nh
          • 14 Years
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          47 now 😎

          With 2 possible CS's too

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      2. Declan
        • 15 Years
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        22 from 2

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      3. Marouane Fellatio
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        50 from 4
        Neymar will go though so its 45 from 3

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      4. Timtastic03
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        38 from 2 😀 Sanchez + James captain

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    • Sheep
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Anyone else still got a boner?

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      1. Optimus.
        • 14 Years
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        /

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      2. Ben Mee Over A Table
        • 13 Years
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        o/ might need to go to the hospital soon.

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    • LewanGOALski
      • 14 Years
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      Colombia is the fastest team on this WC me thinks 😯

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

        Mexico wingers?

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    • tw
      • 14 Years
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      Was going to get Zapata but ended up with van buyten instead 🙁

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      1. The Missing Link
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Van buyten recovers balls better than anyone else, dont worry 😀

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        1. tw
          • 14 Years
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          Double digits though?

          And on top of that, I'm american so I don't really want to play him....

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          1. The Missing Link
            • 12 Years
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            He averages over 10 ppg without cleanies :/

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    • The Hound
      • 14 Years
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      Was anyone silly enough to go without hames?

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      1. Sheep
        • 12 Years
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        Just you and the teddy bear

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        1. The Hound
          • 14 Years
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          But I have him(c) mr sheep!

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      2. Epic Fail
        • 15 Years
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        Yes.

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      3. Epic Fail
        • 15 Years
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        Not me though.

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      4. The Missing Link
        • 12 Years
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        O/

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

          Yes and worst thing is I had cash in bank

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        • shillso
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          Someone who was a rival in my mini league until 2 hours ago thought he was being clever with just caudrado. No rivals now.

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      6. shazzaaam
        • 11 Years
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        35 points 2 players. feeling all bawwwssss 😎

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        1. The Missing Link
          • 12 Years
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          Including captain?

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          1. shazzaaam
            • 11 Years
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            yeah man 😎

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      7. Heydudes13
        • 14 Years
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        Think Rodriguez is more loved than Santa Claus right now.

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        1. The Bandit
          • 15 Years
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          There is no Rodriguez

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      8. X T I A N
        • 14 Years
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        Was that James' third foul? 🙁

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      9. 4vets
        • 15 Years
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        Colombia sitting back a bit too much...

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        1. Gnu
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
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          Yep.

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      10. r0nh
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        AGUILAR 11 points 🙂

        How many does JRod have?

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        1. Declan
          • 15 Years
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          14

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        2. Pilleri
          • 11 Years
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          JRod 14 x Captain = 28
          Zapata 10
          Cuadrado 7

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          1. r0nh
            • 14 Years
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            Keeper 6
            Zapata 12
            Cuad 7 x 2 = 14
            Aguilar 11

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      11. Bøwstring The Carp
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        45 points so far tonight from 3 players 😯

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        1. Saniul
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          54 from 4 😎

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          1. Nazz
            • 11 Years
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            who?

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            1. Saniul
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 5 months ago

              Godin (c), JRod, Cuadrado, Zapata.

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              1. Nazz
                • 11 Years
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                does godin have points? how many?

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                1. Saniul
                  • 12 Years
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                  12.

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                  1. Nazz
                    • 11 Years
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                    so 24 ?

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      12. Heydudes13
        • 14 Years
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        Cuadrado is arguably more skillful than he is fast. 😯

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      13. Revival
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Picked no Chile or Uruguay players in iTeam thus saving vital transfers for the next round 😎

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

          Same her but loving my Columbian double of James and Cuagrado 😉

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      14. Saniul
        • 12 Years
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        Zapata catches Godin 😥

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        1. VougieDipond
          • 13 Years
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          still a good pick though. did you go with both?

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          1. Saniul
            • 12 Years
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            Yeah. Godin is my captain. 😎

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      15. shazzaaam
        • 11 Years
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        just me or cuadrados under performing (without the assist that is)?

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        1. Saniul
          • 12 Years
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          Needs to save effort for Brazil, IMO.

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        2. 4vets
          • 15 Years
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          Too greedy.

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        3. Epic Fail
          • 15 Years
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          He works hard without looking brilliant.

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        4. Give The Todd Some Love
          • 14 Years
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          Definitely you

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

        Townsend really getting on my tits.
        For such a completely average player he's critical of the stupidest things, things he would have no chance of doing himself, tw@t,

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        1. 4vets
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          You don't want to watch a match with me 🙂

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          1. Gnu
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
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            Wouldn't mind as long as I could wear incontinence pants.

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        2. Epic Fail
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          You don't have to be good at something yourself to be critical of others.
          He is a tw@t though.

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

            You know what I meant.

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      17. Captain Shirokov
        • 14 Years
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        Lugano yc lol

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      18. Louis
        • 13 Years
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        Lol Diego Lugano!

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      19. Sheep
        • 12 Years
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        He knew what he was doing. Scum.

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      20. Beautiful Game
        • 13 Years
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        Why didn't i go for Zapata in place of Blind 🙁

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        1. Epic Fail
          • 15 Years
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          You preferred Blind?

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        2. palace ash
          • 16 Years
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          I did!

          🙂

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        3. tw
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          I nearly drafted him in, then changed my mind last minute 🙁

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      21. Captain Shirokov
        • 14 Years
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        Loads of points with many players left.

        PiYou?

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        1. Captain Shirokov
          • 14 Years
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          Hmmm, where did that pi come from? 😆

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          1. JK - Cønt ⭐
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 5 months ago

            mmmm

            Pie

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        2. Bubz
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          Sanchez, Jrod, Zapata doing the bizniz for me

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      22. Revival
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Whats with ITV harping on about the beach constantly?

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      23. Sheldon420
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Didn't have time to change captain to Zapata (12 pts at the moment and clean sheet points not added yet) as I intended to. 🙁 Still good thing I've got both him and JRod...

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      24. Fifa las vegas
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Bring on larry swarez! 🙂

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      25. The Missing Link
        • 12 Years
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        Captain looks to be sorted, now to find 10 more players 😀

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      26. LewanGOALski
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Ospina is a new Ochoa!

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        1. Fifa las vegas
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          Why didn't I start him instead if Courtois 😐

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