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Dugout Discussion – Croatia vs Portugal

25 June 2016 1657 comments
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Saturday evening serves up one last encounter as Croatia take on Portugal for a place in the quarter finals.

Anti Cacic’s side are slight favourites for this one after coming from behind to defeat defending champions Spain 2-1 last time out.

Certainly, the Group D winners pose plenty of close-range threat. Croatia notched five times, netting twice in each of the last two, and were ranked joint-third along with Vincente del Bosque’s side for efforts inside the opposition box over the group stages.

Croatia’s late capitulation against Czech Republic in Matchday 2, where they threw away a two-goal advantage with 15 minutes remaining, offers hope to Portugal.

Fernando Santos’ side arrived at the Euros as a defensive-minded outfit but have fired more attempts on goal than any other side. Given that Cristiano Ronaldo registered an incredible 30 of his nation’s 70 attempts, the Real Madrid man will surely be a pivotal figure if Portugal are to progress.

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

    Hopefully a great open game.

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  2. HVT
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Non CR7 owners unite!

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    1. NATSTER
      10 years, 4 months ago

      o/

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  3. Bøwstring The Carp
    10 years, 4 months ago

    1-0 Srna involvement would do me fine 🙂

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

    Hopefully. I have had a nagging feeling all day I should have captained Ronnie which has only been exacerbated by the Wales result

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  5. ZTF
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Tomorrow, do I captain, Payet, Griezmann, Neuer, Hummels or De Bruyne? Thanks.

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

      Payet seems the standout option imo

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    2. ★Kuntheman★
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Between Payet, KDB, and Giroud for me. Going with Payet.

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    3. michudagawd
      10 years, 4 months ago

      KDB

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  6. Yolo Toure
    10 years, 4 months ago

    A Ronaldo own goal and red card would do me nicely

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    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      10 years, 4 months ago

      not only you 🙂

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    2. RÏɠBY
      10 years, 4 months ago

      haha oh yes
      🙂

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  7. TJ_777
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Being someone who doesn't live in Europe, Portugals national anthem has to be my favorite

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    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      10 years, 4 months ago

      do you know the words to the national anthem is "ronaldo is such a handsome mother f'er" over and over? CR7 asked for the words to be changed so he could hear people sing it to him

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      1. TJ_777
        10 years, 4 months ago

        That is probably the only reason he sings it

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      2. KingNidge
        10 years, 4 months ago

        🙂

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      3. A.T
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Lol

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

    Wow. I just saw all my Slovakian Frogball tam mates captained Ronaldo. I must have missed the memo.

    Come on Ronnie big time we have 7 of him!

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  9. puddingbrood
    10 years, 4 months ago

    This match is going to be a hell considering I left CR7 on the bench by accident.

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    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      10 years, 4 months ago

      I heard there was a rift pre-game between the 2 of you

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      1. puddingbrood
        10 years, 4 months ago

        No there was no fight, CR7 just didn't fit in my tactics today.

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        1. ★Kuntheman★
          10 years, 4 months ago

          Expect him to push for a move out of your team

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    2. The Wise Owl
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Uh oh.

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  10. The Wise Owl
    10 years, 4 months ago

    No Portugal players, come on Peresic!

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  11. ★Kuntheman★
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Would love Croatia to make a statement today. My favorites for winning the whole thing.

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    1. Jazz!
      10 years, 4 months ago

      My favourites too

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    2. KingNidge
      10 years, 4 months ago

      They really should

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  12. Dr Dream
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Tonight I shall be mainly cheering on that handsome captain Ronaldo chap.

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

      not that theres anything wrong with that

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      1. Dr Dream
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Other than the fact that Nani could well make is look foolish for spending all that money.

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

          Handsome men having a mutual admiration

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  13. El Patron
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Looks how I expected, Croatia domination. Portugal are really shoite.

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  14. El Patron
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Subasic cs+ Perisic goal, let´s get to work 🙂

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  15. Davido989
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Mane has told Bein Sports that he's agreed a four year contract with LFC

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    1. Davido989
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Take a look at @DaveOCKOP's Tweet: https://twitter.com/DaveOCKOP/status/746780108657164288?s=09

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    2. KingNidge
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Hi berbs what you make of that signing?

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      1. Davido989
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Hi mate

        Dunno tbh. Good on his day but very inconsistent at Southampton. 25m + 5m add ons isn't exactly a bargain either. Adds pace which we lack and would go straight into the first team so maybe a decent signing on paper

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        1. KingNidge
          10 years, 4 months ago

          Yep really exciting player when he's on it and very unpredictable.. always gives me the impression he doesn't really know what he's going to do when he gets the ball but if he doesn't neither does his opponent lol..

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          1. Davido989
            10 years, 4 months ago

            Definitely agree on that. Dunno whether that's a good thing, but he's scored 11 goals 3 seasons in a row so not too bad

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            1. KingNidge
              10 years, 4 months ago

              Yep well guess he's premier league proven and only 24..

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    3. Optimus.
      10 years, 4 months ago

      😯

      Excited

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      1. George Sillett
        10 years, 4 months ago

        If you're excited that's usually disturbing.

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  16. Scoring freely
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Has Ronaldo scored his hat-trick yet?

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    1. KingNidge
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Not yet

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    2. Davido989
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Small mentality

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  17. Mo Salah No Mane
    10 years, 4 months ago

    To everyone on this site... you guys are legends! I'm whipping my friends in fantasy because of your football knowledge... I don't know as much about the international players as you guys and appreciate the help. Hopefully I can help out come the epl again. Cheers!!!!

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    1. Davido989
      10 years, 4 months ago

      That's cheating.

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    2. Epic Fail
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Have you made any of your own decisions?

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      1. KingNidge
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Majorly frowned upon round these parts

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        1. Epic Fail
          10 years, 4 months ago

          True that.

          I just sneakily copy everyone elses RMTs and use them for my own team.

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          1. KingNidge
            10 years, 4 months ago

            Common practice

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    3. Mo Salah No Mane
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Not cheating man. Know a bit but don't have the time this month because of the month of Ramadan and fasting. I don't know about the lesser known players like you guys. Btw we don't play for money as its not allowed. Just for fun.

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      1. Davido989
        10 years, 4 months ago

        I feel bad. I was kidding, sorry

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    4. Mo Salah No Mane
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Obviously I've made my own decisions just get a few tips from here. Just played this one to test the waters. When it comes to epl then it's 24/7 research. Anyway sorry if I've offended anyone

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      1. Epic Fail
        10 years, 4 months ago

        No offence here son. I'm just the resident arse. Everyone gets it.

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        1. KingNidge
          10 years, 4 months ago

          This 🙂

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        2. George Sillett
          10 years, 4 months ago

          I endorse that

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      2. George Sillett
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Good luck to you mate.

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

        Don't be daft. He was only kidding around

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    5. Mo Salah No Mane
      10 years, 4 months ago

      I always fall for it... anyway I guess my honesty kills me sometimes.

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      1. Davido989
        10 years, 4 months ago

        You seem like a nice person

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    6. Mo Salah No Mane
      10 years, 4 months ago

      I think I'm going to love it around here 😀

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  18. Scoring freely
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Why isn't Davor Suker playing?

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    1. KingNidge
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Injured

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    2. Polaris - The Mortal Coil
      10 years, 4 months ago

      He is, he just passed the ball to Bosko Balaban.

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  19. Scoring freely
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Oh it's because he's 48 I just checked, sorry.

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    1. Epic Fail
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Didn't stop Eto'o.

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    2. BENOIT
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Are you ok?

      Perhaps a lay down in a dark room is in order...

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  20. Dr Dream
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Could be a few goals in this. Lots of Croatian possession is maybe just playing into the hands of Ronaldo and co on the break.

    Fingers crossed after that last game.

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    1. Epic Fail
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Ronaldo isn't playing.

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  21. Scoring freely
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Hooooolllddddddddd Portugal.

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    1. Davido989
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Kind of contradicts your name.

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      1. Syd.
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Maybe he is referring to his sex life

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        1. Davido989
          10 years, 4 months ago

          I wish I was him in that case.

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        2. George Sillett
          10 years, 4 months ago

          Would be lying anyway.

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  22. NATSTER
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Two decisions to make.

    1) Stick with Fab (4) or twist to Neuer ?
    2) Stick with Bale (10) or twist to Payet / Muller ?

    I'm leaning to twist both.

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    1. Epic Fail
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Grow a pair and just twist.

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

    Perisic's hair 🙄

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    1. El Patron
      10 years, 4 months ago

      So pertty

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  24. Bøwstring The Carp
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Just realised we (Austria) are playing Italy this week in the FrogBall Tournament

    Jazz, Saniul, TM245 and Slamdog Mignolet - you guys are going down 😀

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  25. Syd.
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Another drab encounter

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  26. El Patron
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Ronnie BLANK incoming

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    1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Didn't know he had a vasectomy

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  27. Davido989
    10 years, 4 months ago

    This stadium reminds me of Loftus Road

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    1. Bøwstring The Carp
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Full of has-been players, or the dreadful football? 😆

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      1. Davido989
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Harsh on Junior Toilet 😉

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    2. George Sillett
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Plastic pitch was bizarre

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

    Hodor.

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

    This Euros has been pretty frigging crap.

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    1. Davido989
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Agreed

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

      The fantasy tournament is much or exciting than the actual football on the whole.

      Maybe they should replace the whole thing with Frogball

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    3. Syd.
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Teams are to tactically astute these days

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

        I would say a serious lack of quality players is the issue myself.

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  30. Garfield1001
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Payet, KDB or Muller captain tomorrow?

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    1. El Patron
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Muller brace

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    2. Epic Fail
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Yep.

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