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. Evs
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    • 16 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    What's wrong with Brazil ?!?!?

    Didn't they always used to play in yellow shirt and BLUE shorts.

    Tut tut 🙁

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

      Chile wearing blue, Brazil made to change me thinks.

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      1. Evs
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        • 16 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Nah, it was the same in the last Brazil game too...

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

          Oh

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      2. The Bandit
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        They've worn white every game

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  2. Zombie
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    No one here?

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

      Only booing brazilians

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  3. Bambi
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Zapata likely to start?

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    1. Bambi
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      quick anyone?

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

        Yes

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        1. Bambi
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          thanks mate - 1min spare - now relax

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  4. MJ6987
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    11 years, 5 months ago

    Wow, Brazil fans roundly booing the Chile anthem!

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

    Stupid Brazilians booing over the Chile anthem. Come on Chile!!

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    1. Vote Joke
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      And vice versa.

      That's nationalism for you.

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

        Chile fans were obviously going to boo after what the Brazil fans did

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  6. Duggu
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    11 years, 5 months ago

    Viva Brasil !

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  7. Zombie
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    11 years, 5 months ago

    Mueller or Benzema?

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

      Mueller

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  8. Jimmers
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    • 15 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    They shout more than sing the national anthems

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  9. MJ6987
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    TalkSport claiming that De Vrij to United is done.

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      1. GTS
        • 12 Years
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        Woodward on fire!

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        1. MJ6987
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          The United forum are calling him Ed Studward!

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  10. Vote Joke
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    11 years, 5 months ago

    Those people really love their country. Even the kids. That's brilliant when you want a war.

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    1. The Bandit
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      11 years, 5 months ago

      There may be a civil war if Brazil lose

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  11. Jafooli
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    11 years, 5 months ago

    Even the mascots blurting it out 😛

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  12. Dr Dream
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Went (c) Messi in Fox...just a bit worried about that jar of the knee Neymar got in the last match.

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  13. Nabs Kebabs
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    11 years, 5 months ago

    when does fpl open?

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    1. Back to Back Ballacks
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      3:45 am

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    2. Jimmers
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      • 15 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Mid July

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  14. Back to Back Ballacks
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    11 years, 5 months ago

    Fred just moved more during the anthem than the last 3 games!

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    1. Jimmers
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      11 years, 5 months ago

      Hulk didn't move - as per usual

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    2. tw
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      11 years, 5 months ago

      😆

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    3. Lord Flashheart
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      Lol

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  15. r0nh
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    11 years, 5 months ago

    Willy down!!!

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    1. r0nh
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      *pens

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  16. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
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    Ok heres my lot

    Cillessen ( karnezis, mbohli )
    Gonzales halliche duarte hummels ( Rojo , Fernandez , van buyten)
    Cuadrado (c) bentaleb matuidi tejeda Herrera (di Maria KDB, x)
    muller (messi, higuain , slimani, djabou)

    Non template eh?

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    1. Messiah Hazard
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      Forward line looks a little weak. But definitely not template.

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      1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Only need 2-3 forwards to perform....

        5 argies for the win

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  17. pundit of punts
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    11 years, 5 months ago

    FOX team.

    Karnezis
    Hummels,Howedes,Duarte
    Muller(c),Robben,James Rodriguez,Hazard
    Neymar,Messi,Benzema

    Navas,Bentaleb,halliche,oshaniwa

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    1. Billy Gilmore
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Neuer
      Hummels Mertesacker Höwedes
      Muller Robben JRod Cuadrado
      Neymar Messi(c) Benzema

      Navas Duarte Maniatis Bentaleb

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      1. pundit of punts
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        11 years, 5 months ago

        Almost went for that defense.

        Good luck. 🙂

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        1. Billy Gilmore
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          If they concede in the 90th minute I'll be suicidal.

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          1. pundit of punts
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 5 months ago

            They won't. So you'll be fine.

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  18. Jafooli
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    11 years, 5 months ago

    Sun game crashed - standard.

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  19. The Sarjeant
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Come on Chile!!!!! Expecting them to qualify!

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    1. GTS
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      11 years, 5 months ago

      oh we will. 😉

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  20. Jafooli
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    11 years, 5 months ago

    Webb's going to be busy .

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  21. pundit of punts
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    11 years, 5 months ago

    Triple German defense in Mcd and Mirror and double German defense in Fox.

    😆

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    1. Vote Joke
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      11 years, 5 months ago

      Not one German defender for me. They can concede and any team can score.

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  22. Ben Mee Over A Table
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    11 years, 5 months ago

    Repost (I put it at the end of the last article).

    Just sent an email to the fox sports site enquiring about round 3 substitutions. They responded to my last email, so there is hope.

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

    Neymar looks injured :O

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  24. Dynamic
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    • 14 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Think Neymar could be going off 🙁

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  25. MJ6987
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Neymar signalling to the bench

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  26. Back to Back Ballacks
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Trying to buy the Chile managers polo shirt, tried all Puma sites with no luck, anyone know anywhere I can order it?

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

        Uksoccershop

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

      so why does Hulk keep starting when they have Willian, Ramires, and Bernard?

      and more importantly, why didn't Lucas Moura make the squad? 😕

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    3. Dr Dream
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      11 years, 5 months ago

      I hope these Brazilians have had their weetabix this morning...going to get rough..

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    4. Jafooli
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Oh Howard, I think you got that wrong.....

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

        No - spot on

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

        He didn't

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      3. Jimbo123
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Hulk chucked himself to the floor

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      4. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        No way... Was spot on and pleased he didn't bow to pressure

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    5. crystalpalaceRus
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      pray for webb

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      1. Dr Dream
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        No..

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