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5 July 2014 3841 comments
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Matchday 5 of the Brazil World Cup continues this evening as four sides square up for the right to join Brazil and Germany in the semi-finals. First up, Argentina take on Belgium in the 5pm showdown before Holland and underdogs Costa Rica go head-to-head in the 9pm kick-off:

Argentina: Romero, Zabaleta, Garay, Demichelis, Basanta; Mascherano, Biglia, Di Maria, Messi, Higuain, Lavezzi

Belgium: Courtois, Alderweireld, Kompany, Van Buyten, Vertonghen;Witsel, Fellaini, De Bruyne; Mirallas, Origi, Hazard

In the later match, Louis Van Gaal’s men are seeking a fifth straight victory to take them into the last four. The Dutch have racked up 12 goals on their way to the quarter-finals and, with three strikes apiece, front two Robin Van Persie and Arjen Robben have netted half their nation’s goals, with the latter also chipping in with an assist. Van Persie will be expected to retain his starting berth in spite of a poor showing against Mexico last time around, whilst Daley Blind’s Fantasy owners will be looking for the Ajax man to add to his current tally of three assists – if Nigel de Jong fails to recover from injury, Blind is expected to start in central midfield this evening.

The Costa Ricans have already shown they are no pushovers though. Back-to-back wins over Uruguay and Italy helped clinch Group D and with just two goals conceded over the tournament so far, Keylor Navas has been an inspiration between the posts for Jorge Luis Pinto’s side. Having scored each of his side’s last two goals, Bryan Ruiz is the main threat from the underdogs, though Joel Campbell, with a goal and assist to his name, and left winger Christian Bolanos, with a pair of assists, could also be key in providing an upset.

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  1. Revival
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    11 years, 9 months ago

    Wouldn't fancy RVP in the pen shootout after tonight's horror show

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    1. Sif
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      He will score but will be offside.

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    2. Rasping Drive
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      11 years, 9 months ago

      Was thinking the same thing. With Huntelaar, Robben, Sneijder, Kuyt on the pitch, perhaps LVG will spare him the embarrassment

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  2. Jack Frost
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    The long arm by Huntelaar

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  3. Merte
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    Tim Krul warming up 😯

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  4. FlyingHamster
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    This Navas dude knows how to waste time. You'd think Costa Rica will win penalties with him. Their penalties-taking abilities are not bad either.

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  5. JK - Cønt ⭐
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    Gonna bring Krul on to save pens 😆

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  6. Crazy Joe
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    Krul on for RVP to take his pen.

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  7. GreenWindmill
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    Krul on for penalties? Has a manager ever done that to anyone's knowledge?

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    1. Mílanista
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      Never seen it before

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      1. GreenWindmill
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        Nor me, would be a ballsy move - if they lost the shootout without Krul getting near one the manager would get a lot of stick.

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    2. copps
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      i reckon its more in case of emergency of a late injury to cilessan

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      1. GreenWindmill
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        You think? Seems peculiarly specific.

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  8. VougieDipond
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    Krul done more in his warm up than Cillessan all match

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  9. shazzaaam
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    Navas subbed before penalties would be awesome

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    1. Mr. Bean
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      no subs left

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  10. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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    Lol at krul warming up

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  11. sre10
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    De Vrij BS

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    1. Root
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      Noice

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  12. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
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    Surely that would knock Cillesens confidence being taken off for a pen shootout

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    1. Epic Fail
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      11 years, 9 months ago

      Getting though is more important. But he must know Krul is better at pens.

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    2. TorresMagic™
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      Better than losing in penalties.

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    3. GreenWindmill
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      Different skill set really - he's first choice 'keeper for the matches but not considered as good in a shoot out, can't see that knocking his confidence too much really.

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    4. Rasping Drive
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      Yes but he's useless

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  13. Epic Fail
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    Krul

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  14. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
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    Imagine everyone scored in the pen shootout bar Krul 🙂

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  15. Revival
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    113 minutes and still no Costa Rican shots on target

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    1. The Bandit
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      Haha.. see below 😆

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  16. The Bandit
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    Okay, I know I'm pissed but have CR actually had a good chance?

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    1. Epic Fail
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      A couple.

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    2. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
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      Can't remember Cillesen having to make a single save

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    3. DaveZubie
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      Yeah - of getting to penalties!

      1st corner in 115 minute

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    4. Polaris - The Mortal Coil
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      They literally just have.

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  17. Zep
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    Just for shits and giggles, I would love it if the manager swapped him for an outfield player who won't tale a penalty...

    Could be the first time in history that there has been 3 keeper on the pitch... 😀

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  18. MITHRRANDIRR
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    Van Gaal you're not so lucky that you could put two goalkeepers during penalties.Only one allowed.

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  19. Jimmers
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    first corner in the 114th minute!

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  20. GREENDREAMS11
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    11 years, 9 months ago

    borges goal incoming

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  21. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
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    At last Cillesen save

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  22. JK - Cønt ⭐
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    Cillisen finally makes a save

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  23. Sif
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    Cillessen save!

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  24. Root
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    Cillessen is amazing.

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  25. Tony Warner Fan Club
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    11 years, 9 months ago

    Costa Rica are on fire!

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  26. VougieDipond
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    Cillessan save!

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  27. Mr Sarcastic
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    Cillesen 4 😎

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  28. Zep
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    Wow Cillessen there right when you need him after doing nothing all game...

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  29. Kroos Kontrol
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    CILLESSEN! WHY, WHY!

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  30. JK - Cønt ⭐
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    Robben PASS THE FECKER

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