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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. JT's Dog
    12 years, 1 month ago

    @ backtoballacks
    Try uksocershop.com
    They have lots of chile stuff

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  2. crystalpalaceRus
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    BBC website: Jara 19′ (og)

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    1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
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      Shame if true for JT's dog

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      1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
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        Just saw the replay... Definite OG

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        1. JT's Dog
          12 years, 1 month ago

          Whimpers

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    2. Siva Mohan
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      12 years, 1 month ago

      DAVID LUIZ (Brazil) scores!!

      GOAL! DAVID LUIZ! Neymar whips in a superb delivery from the Brazil left which is flicked on at the near post by Thiago Silva. David Luiz runs on to the ball at the far post and applies pressure to Gonzalo Jara. The ball ends up in the net and the No4 celebrates wildly as the stadium erupts.

      - http://www.fifa.com/

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      1. JT's Dog
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Who has final say

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        1. Siva Mohan
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 1 month ago

          fifa for McD

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  3. shazzaaam
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    12 years, 1 month ago

    mc.fifa says its luiz

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  4. Zasa
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Vamos Chile que se puede. Good officiating from Webb so far, Vidal also playing well. Let's go!

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  5. Siva Mohan
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Demi where's Maicon?? I selected him in one of my leagues when you posted the lineup and went out
    🙁

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    1. iCon
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      • 15 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      There was an error in first lineup I'm afraid

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    2. GunsnRoses
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      12 years, 1 month ago

      Does not Demi come up with a disclaimer ?

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      1. Konig Luther
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        yes

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      2. Siva Mohan
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        don't know as I was away and just returned.. selected Maicon as he was a cheapie and the post was hulked!

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    3. Epic Fail
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      Demi was trolling.

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      1. Siva Mohan
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        and the post was hulked too 🙁

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  6. shazzaaam
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    assist fred

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  7. The Assassin-Faced BabyDave
    • 15 Years
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    Set piece luiz goal's are chile's heel

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    1. Billy Gilmore
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      Not bad 🙂

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      1. The Assassin-Faced BabyDave
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        oh thank god someone is paying attention 🙂

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  8. GunsnRoses
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    12 years, 1 month ago

    Neymar third foul.
    I should have taken Muller 🙁

    A little hammy for him would do nicely 😛

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  9. JT's Dog
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Eeeek that looks like an OG

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    1. The Bandit
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      12 years, 1 month ago

      Sorry mate, clear og

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    2. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
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      12 years, 1 month ago

      Sure does.... Never know he might get the next as well and you still win

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    3. Jack Frost
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Yes, our media team says OG, and it would be a shame for Luiz.

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  10. Bubz
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    12 years, 1 month ago

    "let's give it to David Luiz, without David Luiz there he clears it" Where do they get these morons from to commentate

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    1. The Bandit
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      😆

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    2. Corkyote FFS CWC Champion 2…
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      Yeah he's getting on my nerves too

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  11. r0nh
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    Lukaku assist

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    1. shazzaaam
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      😆

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    2. Fresco
      • 16 Years
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      bonus 3 for Barry Ferguson!

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  12. crystalpalaceRus
    • 14 Years
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    As it stands im bringing in Djabou for neymar 😀

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    1. GunsnRoses
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      12 years, 1 month ago

      Messi in for me 😉

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      1. crystalpalaceRus
        • 14 Years
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        already have him

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  13. crystalpalaceRus
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    Neymars fast

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  14. shazzaaam
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    damn neymars fouling quite a bit. glad i dont own him

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    1. Jack Frost
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Hmmm, he's at three fouls and lost a point because of it.

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  15. denial
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 17 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Shite from Neymar.

    That was an OG before.

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  16. JT's Dog
    12 years, 1 month ago

    OG don't usually count in betting so still waiting on FGS?

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    1. VougieDipond
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      yup defo

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  17. VougieDipond
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    12 years, 1 month ago

    glad I have Messi in reserve for neymar

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    1. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      You and everyone else I would guess

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  18. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
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    Are these the same guys that were stuck down a mine for a few months?

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  19. GunsnRoses
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    What exactly Fred was doing 😆

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  20. denial
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    • 17 Years
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    Fred looks like a Sunday league player.

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    1. Billy Gilmore
      • 14 Years
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      Wtf? 😆

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  21. crystalpalaceRus
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    they are trying to kill neymar

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    1. Jimmers
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      Kill Neymar and you kill Brazil I'm afraid

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    2. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
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      😀

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    3. denial
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      • 17 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Hopefully it spurs him on

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    4. Billy Gilmore
      • 14 Years
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      He's so theatrical.

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      1. Bubz
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        He must weight about 9 stone

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  22. crystalpalaceRus
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    is oscar even playing

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  23. Tommytour
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    If Neymar showboats today, he won't be walking for the next round!

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  24. The Sarjeant
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Should have booked Fernandinho!!!

    So close to winning my bet!!

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  25. crystalpalaceRus
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    sanchez goal

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  26. Declan
    • 16 Years
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    Get in there!

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  27. Billy Gilmore
    • 14 Years
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    Oh dear Brazil

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  28. Bubz
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    SANCHEZZZZZZZZZZZZ YEAHAHHHHH

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  29. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
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    1-1

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