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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. HuttonDressedasLahm
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    I wondered what was going on?!

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    1. Epic Fail
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      I'm not sure, but I'm suing Mark for my repetitive strain injury from constantly pressing F5.

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      1. Ginkapo FPL
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        fantasyfootballscout ‏@FFScout 15m

        Apologies for the downtime this morning. Network issues at our hosts who are on the case and hopefully all will be restored asap #ffscomm

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  2. Espi
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    Never seen the site down without an RVP goal

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    1. puddingbrood
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      They're expecting one later today

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  3. Beavis
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    Damn it lads I told you to keep the site down so I can do some work!

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  4. Ginkapo FPL
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    I saw my whole life flash before my eyes there. Horrifying

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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      You are too young to have had that sort of reaction! 😛 😉

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      1. Ginkapo FPL
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        I'm not even the youngest at work anymore. The pain.

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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          😆

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  5. Beavis
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    Predictions for today's games?

    Netherlands 2-0 Mexico
    Costa Rica 0-1 Greece

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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      2:3
      2:0

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    2. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
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      Netherlands 2-0 Mexico
      Costa Rica 1-1 Greece (Greece win on pens)

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    3. Notorious
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      1:0 Netherlands
      0:0 Greece win on penalties

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    4. Jafalad
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      Holland 3 Mexis 1
      Cricans 1 Grecians 0 aet.

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    5. HuttonDressedasLahm
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      1-1
      0-0

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    6. LewanGOALski
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      1:0
      1:1

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    7. puddingbrood
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      3-1
      0-0

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  6. HuttonDressedasLahm
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    I thought you all gone off to have some secret members party!

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    1. Jafalad
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      It can be arranged 😉

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    2. HuttonDressedasLahm
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      Oh wait..... that's next week 😉

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  7. LewanGOALski
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    How many players for you tonight, guys?

    4 for me - Cillessen/Karnezis, Duarte, Herrera

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    1. Ginkapo FPL
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      6. Cillessen/Karnezis//Manolas//Duarte//DeVrij//RVP//

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  8. Ginkapo FPL
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    Ever since I put a takeway on my mousemat it hasnt been the same.

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  10. Siva Mohan
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    Demi where's Maicon?? I selected him in one of my leagues when you posted the lineup and went out
    ðŸ™

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    1. iCon
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      There was an error in first lineup I'm afraid

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    2. GunsnRoses
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      Does not Demi come up with a disclaimer ?

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      1. Konig Luther
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        yes

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      2. Siva Mohan
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        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
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        and the post was hulked too ðŸ™

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  11. The Sarjeant
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    So Zapata got the same points as JRod....stick or twist with JRod captain?

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    1. Jebus Saves
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      Bide your time Mr J-maybe-Rob

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    2. Still No Eye Dia
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      Sticking. Suspect a score higher than 14 is pretty rare, even with 6 more chances at it.

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    3. 4vets
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      Hold on. Are you Captain JRod?

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      1. The Sarjeant
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        No, I'm The Twat.

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        1. 4vets
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          I need to go to bed. Things are confused.

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        2. Gnu
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          Your a quick learner, I'll give you that. 🙂

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        3. Captain Shirokov
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          Yes. you are.

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  12. The Sarjeant
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    Why am I suddenly a twat for?

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    1. Jebus Saves
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      things are still close....

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    2. TorresMagic™
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      Leave it alone.

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      1. Jebus Saves
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        he's just having the craic..

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      2. The Sarjeant
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        Why have I gotta leave it alone for?

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        1. TorresMagic™
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          You don't but it would be the smarter thing to do.
          This name is better fwiw.

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        2. Somalion
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          'cause it'll get infected.

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        3. Jebus Saves
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          you don't.

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    3. Epic Fail
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      Suddenly?

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      1. Jebus Saves
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        ya...so sodden

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      2. Somalion
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        😯

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    4. Somalion
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      Suddenly?

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      1. Epic Fail
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        😉

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    5. 4vets
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      You missed the 😉 in my post. Please don't be offended as I meant no offence. I apologise. I was only taking the mick out of your agonising over your title.

      If it helps, I'm the twat.

      Now to bed....

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      1. Somalion
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        Night night, twat 😉

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        1. Somalion
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          Also, snotted myself laughing at your "The Rod" comment 😆

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      2. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
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        yes, because using the wink emoticon is an excuse to say something offensive 😉

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        1. Somalion
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          F**k off 😉

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          1. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
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            I hate Darth Vader 😉

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            1. Somalion
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              Your mother doesn't 😉

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              1. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
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                😯

                I hate Darth Vader (emoticon withheld)

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                1. Somalion
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                  Your mother never withholds 😯

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                  1. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
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                    wow, you've crossed the line buddy

                    I will end this conversation (if you can call it that) here

                    😉

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      3. The Sarjeant
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        No, I get that. It was a joke. But then everyone else seemed to agree.

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        1. Epic Fail
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          7 upvotes and counting 😀

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          1. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
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            there are probably only 7 people online atm 😉

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          2. TorresMagic™
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            Voting ends soon.

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        2. Somalion
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          They'll convince you you have a big bum next 😉

          Only a bit of banter.

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