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Dugout Discussion – Tuesday – Group D

Group D now draws to a conclusion in Tuesday’s final pair of fixtures.

Spain go up against Croatia tonight as the defending champions look to extend their 100% record on the back of wins over Czech Republic and Turkey.

Vicente del Bosque’s men still need a point to top the group and avoid slipping to second place, where they’d be pitted against the winners of Group E, which looks likely to be Italy.

Croatia, meanwhile, are still reeling from a late capitulation against Czech Republic which saw them throw away a two-goal advantage with just 15 minutes left on the clock.

Turkey and Czech Republic go head-to-head in the other match. Fatih Terim’s men are one of only three sides yet to find the net in Euro 2016 and with just two shots on target, it’s fair to say they need to improve their shooting to stand any chance of progressing.

Bearing in mind that both sides were ranked in the bottom three for shots conceded inside the box after the first two rounds of fixtures, though, Fantasy managers will be optimistic of goals in the penultimate night of the group stages.

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  1. 420king
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 13 hours ago

    Hey Konig..any news on Guerreiro for tomorrow?

    1. Konig Luther
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 13 hours ago

      both Guerreiro and Gomes trained today (but separated from their team-mates - still recovering)... at least we will see lineups tomorrow

      1. Jazz!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 13 hours ago

        I really need Guerreiro to start 🙁

      2. 420king
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 13 hours ago

        true, almost forgot about the lineups..thanks!

  2. Jazz!
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    • 9 Years
    8 years, 13 hours ago

    So, how does the scoring system work in the knockouts of these games? If it is 0-0 at FT, do you get the CS points or does it go to extra time also?

    1. Hawk
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 13 hours ago

      No

      1. Jazz!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 13 hours ago

        To which one? 😆

      1. TorresMagic™
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        • 15 Years
        8 years, 13 hours ago

        Too much detail there.

        1. Epic Fail
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          • 13 Years
          8 years, 13 hours ago

          "• Extra-time events count but penalty shoot-outs do not."

      2. Jazz!
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        • 9 Years
        8 years, 13 hours ago

        Ah found it:

        Other
        • Extra-time events count but penalty shoot-outs do not.

        Thanks

    2. Belli2007
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 13 hours ago

      ET counts I believe, only get clean sheet after 120 mins (as penalties do not count)

  3. Norman Conquest
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 13 hours ago

    currently on 181 points with debruyne and lukaku to go im happy with that my ml rival is going to glasto tomorrow with a pocket full of paraphernalia job done

  4. George Sillett
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 13 hours ago

    England , Germany , France , Spain , Italy all in the same half of the draw.

    1. Jazz!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 13 hours ago

      😮

    2. Camp No No
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 13 hours ago

      Possibly Portugal still on that side too.

      1. TorresMagic™
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        • 15 Years
        8 years, 13 hours ago

        Most likely eliminated or the other side.

        1. Camp No No
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 13 hours ago

          It still suffices that they and Iceland both win their matches, and they don't outscore Iceland in GD. Doesn't seem too unlikely.

      2. Belli2007
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 13 hours ago

        No possibly about it, inevitable that England will get Portugal

      3. Konig Luther
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 13 hours ago

        Portugal needs to avoid the 2nd and 4th place to don't go to this side

        1. Camp No No
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 13 hours ago

          If they finish 4th, they avoid both sides of the bracket. 😀

          1. Hamstergod
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            • 11 Years
            8 years, 12 hours ago

            fingers crossed

    3. GreenWindmill
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      • 12 Years
      8 years, 13 hours ago

      England's year 😎

    4. RÏɠBY
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 13 hours ago

      NI to win 😉

      1. Syd.
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 13 hours ago

        this 🙂

    5. Better off with a pin and a…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 13 hours ago

      Wales in the final, then!

  5. Kroosin'
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 13 hours ago

    Wildcarded but kept Hector and Perisic

  6. Total Foot 5 - romario 11
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 13 hours ago

    Perisic mercy

  7. RÏɠBY
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 13 hours ago

    thing i might just keep my italian defence
    spain look too predictable

    1. Jazz!
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      • 9 Years
      8 years, 13 hours ago

      I think Spain defence might be the better option.

  8. Leaf
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    • 14 Years
    8 years, 13 hours ago

    Ronaldo , KDB , Alaba get warming up boys your coming on

  9. Norman Conquest
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 13 hours ago

    i opted for missing 2 episodes of billions for this game -well worth it

  10. Cheeseoid
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    • 11 Years
    8 years, 13 hours ago

    So do I put in Giaccherini for a 1 pointer. If he gets a few minutes he would get at least that back

    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 15 Years
      8 years, 13 hours ago

      no

      1. Cheeseoid
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        • 11 Years
        8 years, 13 hours ago

        Thanks TM

    2. GreenWindmill
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      • 12 Years
      8 years, 13 hours ago

      I'm putting him in for a -1 pointer 😉

      Wait to see if there are any more rumours but then maybe twist - it's only 1 point 🙂

      1. Cheeseoid
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        • 11 Years
        8 years, 13 hours ago

        Kind of how I see it. 1 point is almost 0 points anyway

    3. Yankee Toffee
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 13 hours ago

      I'm on this as well. What to do...

      1. TorresMagic™
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        • 15 Years
        8 years, 13 hours ago

        Keep the 1.

        1. Yankee Toffee
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 13 hours ago

          cheers

  11. FPL Maldini
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    • 9 Years
    8 years, 13 hours ago

    If Italy lose 2-0 to Ireland

    Belgium win 2-0

    Surely Italy come second?

    1. I Member
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 13 hours ago

      no

    2. TorresMagic™
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      • 15 Years
      8 years, 13 hours ago

      H2H. Italy beat Belgium

    3. Jazz!
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      • 9 Years
      8 years, 13 hours ago

      No, H2H Italy win

    4. TJ_777
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 13 hours ago

      H2H

    5. Belli2007
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 13 hours ago

      No, goes on H2H I think before GD

  12. TJ_777
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 13 hours ago

    Wow winner of Spain Italy will have to play Germany(Ger are playing a 3rd place team)

  13. Bøwstring The Carp
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 13 hours ago

    So am I right in thinking this could be good for Ireland?

    Italy top of Group E at the moment meaning they would play 2nd in Group D which is Spain.

    Now if Italy threw their game against Ireland (aiming for 2nd place finish) that would mean we qualify. Reason being for this is that if Italy finish 2nd in Group E they play the winner of Group F (Portugal, Iceland, Hungary most likely).

    Could be a blessing in disguise for Ireland, especially with Conte already saying he wants to rest players

    1. TJ_777
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 13 hours ago

      Italy is confirmed 1st place for group

    2. TorresMagic™
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      • 15 Years
      8 years, 13 hours ago

      ??

    3. Jazz!
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      • 9 Years
      8 years, 13 hours ago

      Italy confirmed 1st. Parameters of being tied on points is H2H then Goal Difference.

    4. Grand Thibauto
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 13 hours ago

      Italy are Group Leaders already

  14. Back on the horse
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 13 hours ago

    All the home countries through!

    Brilliant stuff. Well done, all. 🙂

    1. Epic Fail
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      • 13 Years
      8 years, 13 hours ago

      Home countries 😀

      1. Yankee Toffee
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 13 hours ago

        I was under the impression that France was the only home country.

  15. JLAEST
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 13 hours ago

    ... And Croatia just messed up this entire tournament.

    1. Cork Eagle
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      • 8 Years
      8 years, 13 hours ago

      Good on 'em!

  16. michudagawd
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 13 hours ago

    Looks like we're guaranteed a lesser team in the semis as all the big boys could be facing each other in the knockouts.

      • 8 Years
      8 years, 13 hours ago

      One of Croatia/Poland/Switzerland/Croatia's next rival will get into the semis. Am I right?

      1. michudagawd
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 12 hours ago

        Yep

    1. RÏɠBY
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 13 hours ago

      could we have another winner like greece?

  17. Bøwstring The Carp
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 13 hours ago

    Took Perisic out on WC

    Feel sick 😳

    1. Jazz!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 13 hours ago

      I kept him 🙂 Fancied Croatia to win believe it or not 🙂

    2. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 13 hours ago

      Oh dear hard luck Bows

    3. RᴀᴄɪɴɢTᴏᴀᴅ
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 13 hours ago

      Same, and cesc, it sucks!

  18. Jack Frost
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 13 hours ago

    Italy v Spain and Germany possibly to follow..... glad I have my WC and my croatian dictionary.

    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 15 Years
      8 years, 13 hours ago

      Just load up on Germans.

    • 8 Years
    8 years, 13 hours ago

    Why are people saying Croatia will most likely get Belgium in the next round? Won't they get a team finishing third in their group?

    1. Jazz!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 13 hours ago

      Yep, they'll face a 3rd placed team. People are confused.

    2. TorresMagic™
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      • 15 Years
      8 years, 13 hours ago

      They think Belgium will finish 3rd 🙂

      1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 13 hours ago

        COYBIG 😎

        1. TorresMagic™
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          • 15 Years
          8 years, 13 hours ago

          If Leicester can win.

          1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
            • 13 Years
            8 years, 13 hours ago

            🙂

    3. Camp No No
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 13 hours ago

      Sweden fans, I guess. 😉

  19. Camp No No
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 13 hours ago

    Will be tough to predict the knockout round winners with all the big teams on the same side. Which may pose some problems to those who wasted their wildcards to this GW. 😀

    1. Jazz!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 13 hours ago

      Unless they're smart 😎

      1. Camp No No
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 13 hours ago

        Having wasted their wildcards now doesn't tell good of their wits. 😉

  20. Belli2007
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 13 hours ago

    Had armband on Morata this evening so makes a change as captain choice has been shocking so far....however, Ronaldo and Hazard to play tomorrow so tempted to twist to make it interesting...

  21. Feeling_blue
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 13 hours ago

    Who should I play tomorrow out of Giaccherini and Guerreiro

    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 15 Years
      8 years, 13 hours ago

      Guerreiro

    2. RᴀᴄɪɴɢTᴏᴀᴅ
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 13 hours ago

      Both very unlikely to play. Doesn't really matter.

  22. Van Klinkert Delarosa
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 13 hours ago

    Ridiculous format, I don't know who gonna play who now.

    1. Konig Luther
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 13 hours ago

      Neither France for example... they are "resting" for 2 days already without knowing their opponent

    2. RÏɠBY
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 13 hours ago

      best format yet
      let's the smaller teams strut their stuff and overturn the applecart

  23. George Sillett
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 13 hours ago

    My betting on the Euros has been as shabby as my euro fantasy team. All 5 ante post bets gone down.
    Must do better.

  24. TJ_777
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 13 hours ago

    Time to load up on croatians

  25. Stats Don\'t Lie
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 13 hours ago

    So happy Poland came second in their group right now.

    Wouldn't want to have Spain, Germany, France, Italy and England on our side of the tournament tree.

      • 8 Years
      8 years, 13 hours ago

      Poland or Croatia to get into the semis... I'm absolutely over the moon.

      1. TorresMagic™
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        • 15 Years
        8 years, 13 hours ago

        Chickens a bit early.

      2. Jack Frost
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 12 hours ago

        Good for ya, my team just has to beat Argentina tonight. LOL

  26. Bøwstring The Carp
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 13 hours ago

    How are Italy confirmed group winners?

    If we beat the Italians heavily and the Belgiums win by 2/3 goals then Belgium would top it on GD surely?

    1. Konig Luther
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 13 hours ago

      Italy won Vs Belgium... It's H2H first

      1. Bøwstring The Carp
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 13 hours ago

        Cheers Konig, always thought it was the other way around 😕

    2. Bøwstring The Carp
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 13 hours ago

      That's a load of crap about H2H then GD 🙄 surely should be the other way around?

      1. TorresMagic™
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        • 15 Years
        8 years, 13 hours ago

        Why? Means that game is the most important. Shows Italy are better.

        1. Bøwstring The Carp
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 12 hours ago

          First game though, nobody has played competitively and teams are trying to test the water, find their best 11, etc

          Seems a bit unfair to punish those that didn't get out of the blocks quick enough or didn't start quick

          1. TorresMagic™
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            • 15 Years
            8 years, 12 hours ago

            That's what the friendlies are for.
            They know it's only 3 games in the group.
            Italy were way better on the day.

            1. Bøwstring The Carp
              • 12 Years
              8 years, 12 hours ago

              Fair enough but imagine that trying to be applied in the CL

              If two teams faced each other in the group stages and made it to the semis/ final. Instead of going to ET in case of a draw, going by how the group stage result went.

              Would just seem a bit unfair. As for the friendlies, I'm not so sure how much of an indicator they can be of the best 11. Take England for example.

              1. TorresMagic™
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                • 15 Years
                8 years, 12 hours ago

                You can't use that method. Italy would play a stronger team anyway. Only works in group ratings.

    3. Stats Don\'t Lie
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 13 hours ago

      Head-to-Head goes first

    4. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 13 hours ago

      The idea of us beating anyone heavily bar Gilbralter ?

    5. Jazz!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 13 hours ago

      H2H then GD

      Belgium 0 - 2 Italy

  27. Jazz!
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 13 hours ago

    Portugal vs Hungary
    Austria vs Iceland

    Group F Score Predictions?

    1. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 13 hours ago

      1-1
      1-3

      1. HamzaKhan
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 12 hours ago

        3-1 for Iceland is slightly optimistic?

    2. leo_messi
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 12 hours ago

      2-0
      2-1

    3. Hamstergod
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 12 hours ago

      0:0
      1:3

  28. HurriKane
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 13 hours ago

    Arghhh sold Perisic on wc 🙁

    1. Camp No No
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 13 hours ago

      Wildcarders really have made my day every day this GW. 🙂

  29. Camp No No
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 13 hours ago

    Free translation from Ramos' interview, question on his penalty:

    "Modric is a fudging traitor and I'm going to break his leg in training when we return to Madrid."