[sbu_large_image] Dugout Discussion
28 June 2014 3108 comments
Paul Paul
Share:

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.

Paul Is certain he won't make the same mistakes next season. Follow them on Twitter

3,108 Comments Login to Post a Comment
  1. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Infredible miss

    Open Controls
    1. Jafooli
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      😀

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

      Good pun. Fun.

      Open Controls
  2. Fantasy Gold
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    I think Neymar has made a deal with the bookies not to score to make them a fortune. He doesn't want to shoot 🙂

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

      Well I am glad I have about 12 Algerians to sub in for my two Brazilians. LOL

      Open Controls
  3. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Great save, bravo!

    Open Controls
  4. MJ6987
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Is there extra time if it's a draw? I can't remember.

    Open Controls
    1. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      😯

      Open Controls
      1. MJ6987
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        I know there are penalties. Assume there must be ET first. It is four years ago!!

        Open Controls
    2. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      😯

      Open Controls
    3. Tind
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Yea overtime before pens.

      Open Controls
      1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Overtime 😆

        Open Controls
        1. Corkyote FFS CWC Champion 2…
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 1 month ago

          This 🙂

          Open Controls
      2. Bubz
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        😯

        Open Controls
    4. r0nh
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Yes

      Open Controls
    5. Billy Gilmore
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      😯

      Open Controls
    6. Epic Fail
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Goes to a replay.

      Open Controls
      1. Jafooli
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Next week?

        Open Controls
        1. Epic Fail
          • 16 Years
          12 years, 1 month ago

          July 15th 4am

          Open Controls
          1. Jafooli
            • 14 Years
            12 years, 1 month ago

            In the diary.

            Open Controls
  5. Billy Gilmore
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Fred is so bad.

    Open Controls
  6. Zep
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Fred is shite...

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

    I bet Shearer is loving this from Fred 🙂

    Open Controls
  8. VougieDipond
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    d(f)redful

    Open Controls
  9. Back to Back Ballacks
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    First goal was clearly an OG
    Have Sanchez 1st goal in multiple scorecasts,
    Will this be changed?

    Open Controls
    1. MJ6987
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      It was an own goal

      Open Controls
      1. Back to Back Ballacks
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        I know!
        But all score sites and TV overage still stating Luiz goal.....

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

          Who do bookies take it from?
          Did you get my message about chile polo

          Open Controls
          1. Back to Back Ballacks
            • 15 Years
            12 years, 1 month ago

            No, I'll go read it now!

            Open Controls
          2. Back to Back Ballacks
            • 15 Years
            12 years, 1 month ago

            Cheeers, but they dont stock it

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

              Kitbag?

              Open Controls
          1. MJ6987
            • 15 Years
            12 years, 1 month ago

            And BBC

            Open Controls
          2. MJ6987
            • 15 Years
            12 years, 1 month ago

            Oh, Opta have just changed it to Luiz now

            Open Controls
            1. Back to Back Ballacks
              • 15 Years
              12 years, 1 month ago

              BASTARDOS

              Open Controls
      2. MJ6987
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Sorry, it *was* an own goal (need italics)

        Open Controls
        1. Back to Back Ballacks
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 1 month ago

          ?
          It WAS an own goal. CLEARLY

          Open Controls
  10. Bubz
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Fred is the worst player at this world cup

    Open Controls
  11. crystalpalaceRus
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Oscar on 4pts at least lol

    Open Controls
  12. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Game being played at some pace. Couldn't see an England side providing this sort of entertainment.

    Open Controls
    1. crystalpalaceRus
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      which is weird since our league is fast paced

      Open Controls
    2. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      🙄

      Open Controls
    3. Djerbil
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      U mean England National team??

      Man City with 11 foreigners can play the game faster

      Open Controls
      1. Jafooli
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Yeah national side under Woy.

        Open Controls
      2. Zombie
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        What's your McD team name Djerbil? - Dat dutch?

        Open Controls
  13. r0nh
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Why no Robinho?

    Open Controls
  14. Djerbil
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Bendtner >> Fred

    Open Controls
  15. GunsnRoses
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Fred should come to Chelsea

    Open Controls
  16. Bubz
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Oh my god Alexis and Aranguiz. Whyyy didn't he finish it 🙁

    Open Controls
  17. JT's Dog
    12 years, 1 month ago

    That's a lot of stewards around the chile fans

    Open Controls
  18. Saniul
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Fernandinho block?

    Open Controls
    1. The Missing Link
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      This is all I care about 😀 either him or luiz, probably given to luiz as thats what the commentator only mentioned luiz

      Open Controls
      1. Zombie
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        You got a post

        Open Controls
    2. VougieDipond
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      could of had a goal if that useless lump fred had got out the wy

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

    Well I am glad I have about 12 Algerians to sub in for my two Brazilians. LOL

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

    Lol at all the tight cagey game predictions 😛

    Open Controls
  21. Corkyote FFS CWC Champion 2…
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Great half, flew by

    Open Controls
  22. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Fred having a dust up 😛

    Open Controls
  23. SW6
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    You don't slap Medel 😆

    Open Controls
  24. JT's Dog
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Medal is like a Chilean gatusso

    Open Controls
    1. crystalpalaceRus
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      or the england ruddock

      Open Controls
  25. Blue Lion
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Fred scored goals when he didn't have a moustache!

    Open Controls
  26. GunsnRoses
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    On a hindsight everyone here told me to take Mueller 🙁

    Open Controls
  27. JK - Cønt ⭐
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Superb game so far

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

    That is a clear OG. Will the fantasy sites recognise this?

    Open Controls
    1. Back to Back Ballacks
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Foook the fantasy sites, if this ends 2-1 either way i'll be down 600 if they don't change it

      Open Controls
  29. Declan
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Sanchez 1st goal Brazil to win 2-1 was 100-1

    Open Controls
    1. MJ6987
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      What was Luiz 1st and Brazil 2-1?

      Open Controls
      1. Lucas Leiva
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        😀

        Open Controls
  30. r0nh
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Points check?

    4 for me 😎

    Open Controls
    1. Declan
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      0 😎

      Open Controls
    2. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      16 😎

      Open Controls
      1. #WinterIsNotComing
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        you too... I'm on 18 in McD!

        Open Controls
    3. crystalpalaceRus
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      6

      Open Controls
    4. LewanGOALski
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      11

      Open Controls
    5. Djerbil
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      4 and its not neymar

      Open Controls
      1. damion23
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        how many pts does neymar have in MacD game? over looked him and Messi

        Open Controls
        1. Moin
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          12 years, 1 month ago

          3 as of now

          Open Controls
          1. damion23
            • 12 Years
            12 years, 1 month ago

            Thanks, bit worried his going to score big in the 2nd half looks like his going to score every time he gets the ball.

            Deff will be starting him next round

            Open Controls
    6. Poseidon. Not arrogant, jus…
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      0. But I'm not playing.

      Open Controls
    7. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      14

      Open Controls