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The first of two Tuesday evening Euro 2016 matches sees hotly-tipped Austria, who emerged unbeaten from qualifying, take on Hungary.

Marcel Koller’s Austria topped a tough qualifying group, which included Russia and Sweden, to reach Euro 2016 but had mixed fortunes in their pre-tournament build up. While they beat Malta 2-1 they also lost 2-0 to the Netherlands. This is the first European Championships Austria have qualified for, having co-hosted the event when they took part in 2008.

Hungary qualified the hard way. They finished third in their group and only secured a place at the tournament by beating Norway in the play-offs. Bernd Storck’s side are set to rely heavily on Bursaspor wide man Balazs Dzsudzsak, who had double the number of shots than any of his international team mates over the qualifiers.

The two teams have played each other 137 times, but this is the first time they have met at a major tournament since the 1934 World Cup.

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  1. Mitos77
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 4 months ago

    who is nailed for portugal:vierinha or guereirro?

    1. TorresMagic™
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      10 years, 4 months ago

      See how they both play. Competition will take their spot if they are bad.

  2. Knowledgeable meerkat
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Will dragovic be banned? If so for how long?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      10 years, 4 months ago

      1 game probably

    2. NissA
      10 years, 4 months ago

      From our fantasy teams? Forever.

    3. GreennRed
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Don't know. Maybe none for 2 yellows?

      1. juggos
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Has to be at least one i would think. 2 consecutive yellows is a 1 game ban. Can't be less than that

        1. juggos
          10 years, 4 months ago

          *2 yellows during the early stages of the tournament before they are cleared I mean

      2. ronty
        10 years, 4 months ago

        considering he wasn't shown a straight red for that disgusting tackle, he got off lightly
        1 match ban

    4. Stonerrocks
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Does anyone know for sure?

      1. Knowledgeable meerkat
        10 years, 4 months ago

        1 game according to the eufa rules page

  3. Moore FPL
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Looks like it's KDB & Janko out then...

  4. Camp No No
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Is there anyway to know player captaincy percentages? Like, that of Dragovic?

    1. KingNidge
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Yes mate shows you when you click player on team sheet

      1. KingNidge
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Never mind that missed the captaincy lol

        1. Camp No No
          10 years, 4 months ago

          Yup. Tbh, even checking the ownership seems to be only possible if you have the player yourself.

          I guess this should make us appreciate more the amount of information we get during FPL season, largely not from FPL but from people playing it (FPLDiscovery etc.)

  5. Shels
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Joao Moutinho man of the match, you heard it here, in this very spot.

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      10 years, 4 months ago

      Played a bet?

      1. Shels
        10 years, 4 months ago

        No

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          10 years, 4 months ago

          That's silly then. Throwing money away

          1. Shels
            10 years, 4 months ago

            haha

        2. Shels
          10 years, 4 months ago

          maybe Siggy though 🙂

    2. Konig Luther
      10 years, 4 months ago

      isn't playing very well recently (likely to be subbed off at 70' mark)
      pepe will be the man

      1. Shels
        10 years, 4 months ago

        pepe will get s/o for being last man when they 3-0 up with 32 mins to play

  6. Davido989
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Been such a boring Euros so far. Portugal vs Iceland looks like another borefest

    1. Give The Todd Some Love
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Disagree. Not a lot of goals but some absorbing matches.

      1. Blue&White85
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        10 years, 4 months ago

        I've enjoyed it so far. Games have been tight, interesting and there's also been a few cracking goals.

  7. RᴀᴄɪɴɢTᴏᴀᴅ
    10 years, 4 months ago

    I have Junuzović, Perišić and Dragović. I am really considering a wildcard.

    1. Davido989
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Wildcardic.

      1. SweepaKeepa
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Iccy trigger finger

    2. NissA
      10 years, 4 months ago

      You got the wrong "-ićs", Modrić and Strinić were the ones to get.

    3. Give The Todd Some Love
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Is Perisic actually injured?

    4. cutch
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Is there any problem with Perisic?

    5. RᴀᴄɪɴɢTᴏᴀᴅ
      10 years, 4 months ago

      He might have an injury, he was subbed off early.

    6. Backup Dancer
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Nothing wrong with Perisic

  8. George Sillett
    10 years, 4 months ago

    @Nidge.
    Any intention of referring to dextrous or ambidextrous puffins this evening ?

    1. KingNidge
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Waiting for the right moment mate.. muttered it under my breath chatting with my boss earlier lol

      1. George Sillett
        10 years, 4 months ago

        I look forward very much to that. Can feel the excitement building .

  9. Mitos77
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 4 months ago

    who is better and safe pick vierinha or guerreiro?

    1. Davido989
      10 years, 4 months ago

      V

    2. Meinhoff
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Vieirinha is classed as a mid, so Guerreiro

    3. Konig Luther
      10 years, 4 months ago

      people replied to you already

  10. Keno
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Which offense Spain player would you want for the next game?

    1. Davido989
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Messi

    2. RᴀᴄɪɴɢTᴏᴀᴅ
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Morata

    3. Give The Todd Some Love
      10 years, 4 months ago

      None of them

    4. Meinhoff
      10 years, 4 months ago

      No one really. I will keep Fabs, but not too optimistic about it

      1. KingNidge
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Same

      2. Nomar
        10 years, 4 months ago

        This

    5. Knowledgeable meerkat
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Pique

    6. juggos
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Morata or Iniesta

  11. pablo discobar
    10 years, 4 months ago

    After that showing think i`ll rid Alaba of Austria, Portugal up for them next.

    GK Sommer/Patricio
    DEF Dier, Hector, Juanfran, Strinic, Rami
    MID Alaba, Fabregas, Payet, Perisic, Renato Sanchez,
    FWD Ronaldo, Muller, Giroud.

    So far i`m doing well.

    Not sure who to bring in tbh, not ruling out a -4 tbh

    1. Backup Dancer
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Just wildcard if you are planning a minus 4. Tournament games are too short for hits

  12. 420king
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Why are people getting rid of KDB?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      10 years, 4 months ago

      Wildcard?

    2. NissA
      10 years, 4 months ago

      He's ginger. Apart from that, I don't see any other valid reason.

    3. Shels
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Cause everyone here but me thinks IRELAND are the top dollar in a 1 dollar pile

    4. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      10 years, 4 months ago

      you not around here much?

      if a player has a bad game he is out for a player who scored well. Then there is lots of moaning when the new player blanks and the player taken out goes nuts

    5. ronty
      10 years, 4 months ago

      people are bobbins

  13. Shels
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Who thinks ronaldo will slip on ice inside the box this evening?

    1. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Can't see it, looks quite mild weather

      1. Shels
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Does he put his boots in the freezer before en enters the field though?

  14. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
    10 years, 4 months ago

    I'm guessing Dragovic to Giaccherini will be a popular move this week?

    1. Give The Todd Some Love
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Yup

    2. RᴀᴄɪɴɢTᴏᴀᴅ
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Giaccherini a rotation risk if Italy secure qualification early?

      1. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Maybe but will cross that bridge when I come to it. Love your grav by the way! Great game

        1. RᴀᴄɪɴɢTᴏᴀᴅ
          10 years, 4 months ago

          That's my only concern but should get 6 points against Sweden. Yes, indeed it is. 🙂

    3. TJ_777
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Honestly any defender->Giacherini will be very popular he is cheaper than the starting defenders and plays as a midfielder

      1. Shels
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Sweden played vs Ireland down the left flank all night, if olsen attacks half as much might he wise to inc. him once more

    4. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      10 years, 4 months ago

      it will be popular but for me not the right move

      1. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Who would you suggest Bemba?

  15. Davido989
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Brazil sack Dunga.

    May finally get to see Coutinho Firmino Neymar play together now.

    1. RᴀᴄɪɴɢTᴏᴀᴅ
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Good riddance.

    2. Camp No No
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Or Thiago Silva back in Seleção, for starters.

      1. Davido989
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Exactly.

    3. Dušan Citizen
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Diego Alves
      Dani Alves - Thiago Silva - Miranda - Marcelo
      Fernandinho - Luis Gustavo
      Willian - Coutinho - Douglas Costa
      Neymar

      1. Davido989
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Marquinhos > Miranda

        Costa Firmino Coutinho
        Neymar

  16. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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    10 years, 4 months ago

    Ibra provisionally with Man Utd.

    1. TJ_777
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Ibra gets a 4million euro loyalty bonus for finishing his contract that's why it has been delayed

    2. Davido989
      10 years, 4 months ago

      That's a huge shock 😯

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        10 years, 4 months ago

        😛

    3. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
      10 years, 4 months ago

      What we think for price? 12 mill? Hard to judge considering Utd came 5th

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        10 years, 4 months ago

        No idea. Will he be on pens? That would push it up.

        1. Jazz!
          10 years, 4 months ago

          Probably will be.

        2. KingNidge
          10 years, 4 months ago

          Would imagine so

    4. KingNidge
      10 years, 4 months ago

      I'm pretty confident Embolo will be joining also

      1. Davido989
        10 years, 4 months ago

        No way. That kid is class. Would need to play every week to develop though

        1. KingNidge
          10 years, 4 months ago

          Yep some would say it's a done deal but i'm not getting carried away although i'm expecting it... right side of the attack is a position he could walk into even with his relative inexperience imo.. another Mourinho type with his raw power and pace for sure

          1. Davido989
            10 years, 4 months ago

            Nothing is a done deal until it's signed nowadays. He's really good, could end up a winger/striker. Has everything to become top quality

            1. KingNidge
              10 years, 4 months ago

              First i saw of him in the flesh was off the bench the other day and looked very very good..

              1. KingNidge
                10 years, 4 months ago

                When i say in the flesh i mean live i wasn't actually there lol

                1. Davido989
                  10 years, 4 months ago

                  You only said that cos your boss is on here haha 😉

                  1. KingNidge
                    10 years, 4 months ago

                    Absolute tosspenguin he is

                    1. George Sillett
                      10 years, 4 months ago

                      Get in! Strike one.

  17. George Sillett
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Key to success in fantasy euro appears to be not to own players with daft hair.

    1. KingNidge
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Bale doing fine for me 🙂

      1. George Sillett
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Ah but that's just looking like a pillock

    2. RᴀᴄɪɴɢTᴏᴀᴅ
      10 years, 4 months ago

      You like Payet's trim?

      1. George Sillett
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Is that a rude question ?

  18. HurriKane
    10 years, 4 months ago

    So guys Junuzovic --> ? (have Mak already, 0.0 itb)

    A) Joao Mario
    B) Nicolae Stanciu
    C) Delle Alli
    D) Balázs Dzsudzsák

    1. Jazz!
      10 years, 4 months ago

      D, imo. All set pieces and good fixture next. I'm considering that Brozovic also, got a load of chances and played the full 90 v Turkey.

      1. HurriKane
        10 years, 4 months ago

        cheers. yeah that brozovic guys was impressive in first match. had decent stats too

    1. George Sillett
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Exasperating .

    2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      10 years, 4 months ago

      seems pretty jovial compared to recent days

  19. Jazz!
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Currently have Triple Swiss defence, not feeling too confident about it next week. I can either do:

    A) Alaba > Dzsudzsak/Brozovic

    or

    B) Rodriguez > Giaccherini/Bonucci/Srna

    Thoughts?

    1. RᴀᴄɪɴɢTᴏᴀᴅ
      10 years, 4 months ago

      I'd keep Alaba. He was so close to scoring today, it was very unfortunate, probably better giving yourself more clean sheet options! I'd go Bonucci because I'd be worried with Giaccherini being rotated if they get 6 points.

      1. Jazz!
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks for your input.

        Alaba was close but does play slightly deep and is up against Portugal next. Not too sure about him. Had a chance or two today but as a team Austria did look quite poor. Hmmmm

    2. mourinho_el_fenómeno
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Keep them both!

      1. Jazz!
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Well Alli is the only other guy I'm even slightly considering using my transfer on. Hmmm. Thanks

    3. juggos
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Rod/Schar > Giaccherini for me. I've only got Schar and considering the same move but Junuzovic will likely be where I use my transfer

      1. Jazz!
        10 years, 4 months ago

        I don't know which of the two I want to take out so I'm leaning towards the Alaba move 😆

        I like Schar a lot. 🙂

    4. JÆKS ⭐
      10 years, 4 months ago

      B(onucci) 😉

      1. Jazz!
        10 years, 4 months ago

        😆 🙂 Thanks.

  20. BRKFCTrueRover
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Cheeky 150/1 punt on siggy to score 1st Portugal to win 2-1. Always the fool

  21. mourinho_el_fenómeno
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Best Junuzovic replacements?
    Best Dragovic replacements?
    Best Jankos replacements?

    1. RᴀᴄɪɴɢTᴏᴀᴅ
      10 years, 4 months ago

      The Hungarian counterparts?

  22. ronty
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Come on Guerreiro..

    Come on Patricio..

    1. Doosra - ☭BowenOfRice☭
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 4 months ago

      + 42. 🙂

      1. Jazz!
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Nicely done on Guerreiro 🙂

        1. Doosra - ☭BowenOfRice☭
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          10 years, 4 months ago

          Cheers. Now let's see how he goes. 😀

    2. Lone Wolf FPL
      10 years, 4 months ago

      this!

  23. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Looks like it's kicking off in France again. Russians have gone hunting.

    Idiots.

    1. KingNidge
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Next world cup should be fun 🙁

    2. Davido989
      10 years, 4 months ago

      England fans are no saints

      1. Doosra - ☭BowenOfRice☭
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        10 years, 4 months ago

        What do you mean? What about St. George??? 😉

        1. KingNidge
          10 years, 4 months ago

          lol

      2. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
        10 years, 4 months ago

        I agree.

        But they don't go hunting in packs, recording it on a GoPro. England fans are rude, boisterous and provocative, but there is little organised violence nowadays.

        The Russian hooligans have 'Tour De France F*** Euro 2016' on their shirts. Don't think they're there for the footy.

      3. Camp No No
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Sure. I don't think anybody suggested that either. But those Russia "fans" are like paramilitary troops operating on an enemy soil, with a planned mission to injure/kill other teams' fans, the English being the target now, but it doesn't seem to be just because something these English hooligans had done.

    3. ronty
      10 years, 4 months ago

      take away their WC..let Putin sulk

      1. KingNidge
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Putin will be in with the ultras at the next WC armed to the teeth lol

        1. ronty
          10 years, 4 months ago

          yup..his martial arts skills are also great 🙁

          1. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
            10 years, 4 months ago

            Lets send Cameron in.

            1. ronty
              10 years, 4 months ago

              plus the Villa team 😉

            2. KingNidge
              10 years, 4 months ago

              lololol

            3. Camp No No
              10 years, 4 months ago

              😆

          2. KingNidge
            10 years, 4 months ago

            Total maniac he is

      2. Optimus.
        10 years, 4 months ago

        I don't think taking away their wildcard priviliges will deter them

    4. ortol
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Bye bye Ruskies then

      1. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Needs to happen in a stadium unfortunately!

        1. Camp No No
          10 years, 4 months ago

          I don't understand why, in fact. It's not as if the teams playing had any more control on the hooligans in the stadium than they have on those outside of it.

  24. JÆKS ⭐
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Rui Patricio Kozacik
    Rami Schär Juanfran Strinic Höwedes
    Perisic KDB Junuzovic Götze Hamsik
    Müller Giroud Nolito

    What should I do here guys?

    A couple of players that I would be willing to sell: Hamsik Nolito Götze Junuzovic Perisic (if not fit)

    Just Junuzovic --> Alli? Götze --> Payet? Take a hit and do both? Wildcard?

    1. Jazz!
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Hmmm, you're in a sticky situation. I'm an Alli owner and I don't advise you to get him. Prefer Dszudszak.

      1. JÆKS ⭐
        10 years, 4 months ago

        He played well imo
        Wasn't a fan of Hamsik, played too deep for me 😀 But he might be worth keeping.

        It's just that I really don't fancy Götze and well Junuzovic I have no clue about his injury how bad it was.....

        1. Jazz!
          10 years, 4 months ago

          Well I would take out the doubts first so Junuzovic out imo. The replacement however, is your call. If your gut screams Alli, don't ignore it. 🙂

          1. JÆKS ⭐
            10 years, 4 months ago

            Not sure if Junuzovic is a greater doubt than Götze after that performance though 😀

  25. RoyaleBlue
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Worth holding Alaba on a WC? Did play well in the first half and hogging free kicks + pens

    1. Jazz!
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Not sure.

    2. JÆKS ⭐
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Def

  26. thebizzle
    10 years, 4 months ago

    KDB and Alaba for me are staying.

    KDB may not have played well but set 3 great chances up still.

    Alaba played pretty well, hit post, could easily have had 1 or 2 assists

    1. ronty
      10 years, 4 months ago

      yup..

      KdB even on an off day could easily have had a couple of assists..
      he will be back running the show

      1. thebizzle
        10 years, 4 months ago

        And against weaker opposition

  27. Kolarov Fpl Legend
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Drago have 4 points lol, 1 assist....

    1. Kolarov Fpl Legend
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Nevermind, they just removed it.

    2. Kolarov Fpl Legend
      10 years, 4 months ago

      now he has 2 points...

  28. KingNidge
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Henry looks like a little school boy sat beside big Vinny K lol