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2 July 2016 872 comments
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The third DraftKings contest of the quarter-finals hands us two matches over Saturday and Sunday evening to assemble our eight-man squads from.

Italy take on Germany in Bordeaux at 8pm this evening for a place alongside Portugal and Wales in the last four.

Despite a 2-0 win over Spain in the Round of 16, Antonio Conte’s are slight underdogs for tonight’s match. With just a single goal conceded over their four fixtures, though, it’s fair to say The Azzurri’s defensive display will be vital in keeping the Germans at bay.

Joachim Low’s unit have been even more resilient than their opponents and kept a clean sheet in every match so far. Indeed, with more shots and attempts inside the box than any side over the first four rounds of fixtures, the World Champions look in ominous form at both ends of the pitch.

Hosts France go head-to-head with Iceland in tomorrow night’s encounter in the Stade de France.

Both sides registered 2-1 comeback wins in the previous round after conceding early penalties against Republic of Ireland and England respectively.

Didier Deschamps’ side will be expected to dominate proceedings – Iceland have mustered just 28.9% possession so far in the tournament, less than any other side. The tournament favourites, France have produced more than double the number of attempts on goal (75 to 31) but the pair are level for goals scored, with six apiece, thanks to Iceland’s impressive 19.4% goal conversion rate.

Having previously put Thomas Muller forward as a candidate from tonight’s match for yesterday’s contests, here’s another set of names from that encounter, together with a trio of prime targets for Sunday’s final last eight clash.

Antoine Griezmann – France – $9400
Joint-top scorer for the tournament, the France forward benefitted from a change of position during the comeback victory over Republic of Ireland last time around. Having started that match on the right, Griezmann shifted into a central support slot and, firing eight attempts, scored both his side’s goals in the 2-1 triumph. The Atletico Madrid man looks in fine form for the clash against Iceland and could well retain his new role as Didier Deschamps’ side look to book a place in the last four.

Dimitri Payet – France – $10000
The France playmaker’s average of 7.3 minutes per cross over the first four fixtures is quicker than any player in the tournament. Number one for dead-ball duties, Payet has created 17 scoring opportunities for Les Bleus and his eye for a killer pass could prove the difference as the tournament favourites attempt to break down a stubborn Iceland rearguard.

Toni Kroos – Germany – $7400
Thanks to his role as a deep-lying playmaker in Joachim Low’s 4-2-3-1, Kroos has produced more touches and passes than any player in the tournament. Given that Germany have averaged 70.1% possession so far, we expect them to dominate this evening’s encounter against Italy in Bordeaux, with Kroos set to see plenty of the ball as The Azzurri look to sit deep and frustrate. Sitting top for crosses and joint-top for attempts on target, the Real Madrid man offers DraftKings managers an excellent all-round option for our eight-man squads this evening.

Giorgio Chiellini – Italy – $3400
The Juventus centre-half has been fundamental to a series of displays that have seen Italy concede just a single goal in their first four fixtures. Chiellini – who notched the opener in a 2-0 win over Spain last time out – sits second for interceptions and joint-top for successful tackles amongst Antonio Conte’s charges. He’s also been fouled more times than any team-mate and, at a price of $3400, looks excellent value as The Azzurri look to spring another shock and send Germany tumbling out.

Birkir Saevarsson – Iceland – $3100
Iceland’s hard-working right-back could be one to consider for the utility slot in our eight-man squads. Setting you back just $3100, Saeversson has produced twice the number of successful tackles (eight to four) as fellow full-back Ari Freyr Skulason and also betters him for interceptions, by seven to four. Considering that he’s likely to be up against Dimitri Payet on the flank, Saevarsson looks set for a busy night as the underdogs seek to extend their fairytale tournament on Sunday evening.

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  1. Toonzie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 11 days ago

    I know this might sound random but i am gonna spill it all out

    I am dating this girl for a year, she is on a solo trip to sydney (she is vietnamese therefore it is very difficult for her to travel alone, i cant tag along due to work commitment)

    today is her first day and she told me this guy (also vietnamese) talked to her on a chatting app, she didnt tell me she hanged out with the guy until the end of the day when she was in her room

    and she asked me if it's okie for her to hang out again to the zoo tommorrow and convinced me they are just friends etc

    should i be mad or am i too sensitive?

    1. Toonzie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      she has added this guy drives and she could save alot of time money and trouble

      i have told her i felt uncomfortable with it but she tried to convince which i did...

      1. Davido989
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 11 days ago

        Never give in to something you feel uncomfortable with.

        1. Jazz!
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 11 days ago

          This.

    2. kamdaraji
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      This is a football forum not an agony aunt forum

    3. George Sillett
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      Seriously move on my friend. This doesn't s ound good.

    4. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 17 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      Your have your self to blame if you say yes and owt happens.

    5. Why Always Me
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      If you trust her it's fine, if your worried enough to write it in a forum (football forum for that matter) then tell yo hoe gf to stop hanging around with Lord friendzone b4 it too late. First they call you friend then they call you papi while your .... You know the rest. Act fast

      1. john_t
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 11 days ago

        We don't really know what's going through her head, but we certainly know what's going through his 🙂

      2. KingNidge
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 11 days ago

        Lord friendzone lolol..... Amazing

        1. Why Always Me
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 11 days ago

          I put effort into that one lol

          1. KingNidge
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 11 days ago

            Absolutely brilliant 🙂

    6. Frank Black
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      This is not Friday Night Lights. Hell, we're not even talking about the same football.

      1. George Sillett
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 11 days ago

        Give the guy a break . He is asking for a balanced opinion. Obviously he is young , I know it's a FFS site but .........

        1. Optimus.
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 11 days ago

          This, I'm not even here for the football talk

    7. KingNidge
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      It's pretty nailed on that this Vietnamese chap want's to dip his wick and if she is on chatting apps rather than talking to you she may be looking for a differential.. personally i would be on tinder asap looking for a like minded individual to ' go to the zoo with '

      1. Optimus.
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 11 days ago

        Where's Worzil and his pumping of his female friends link? 😉

        1. KingNidge
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 11 days ago

          Funny you should ask mate i went for a look at it the other night to cheer me up and it was gone 🙁

        2. KingNidge
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 11 days ago

          I would pay big money to see Rupert's lick her gap line just one more time..

          1. Optimus.
            • 15 Years
            10 years, 11 days ago

            😆

            1. KingNidge
              • 10 Years
              10 years, 11 days ago

              And Doos watered down version after it was pulled... he would go through abject knee trauma just to taste her maidenly delights lolololololololololol

              1. Optimus.
                • 15 Years
                10 years, 11 days ago

                😆 😛

              2. Somalion
                • 16 Years
                10 years, 11 days ago

                😆 😆

      2. George Sillett
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 11 days ago

        Quality advice as ever Nidge. I always consider my wife to be the luckiest woman on the planet.

        1. KingNidge
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 11 days ago

          She is mate

          1. George Sillett
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 11 days ago

            I really appreciate the endorsement from the best judge on the planet.

    8. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      Sounds dodgy to me

      1. KingNidge
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 11 days ago

        Hahaha just a tad

    9. Godfarmer
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      Whether anything is happening or not, she's half a world away. No point stressing about it buddy

      Watch the game tonight and enjoy it

    10. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 17 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      Tell her it's ok but you have a new female friend that you recently met and you wanna go cinema with her..be sure to say your just friends tho.

      Watch how it's ok for her to ask but not you

    11. EmreCan Hustle
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      Hard for us to say coz we don't know her. But you do. It's important for you to decide whether you can trust her or not.

      I would suggest to ask her to not bother about saving money and time and focus on whatever she's there for.

      Rest you leave upto her. If she decides she likes this guy then you move on. If not then you can have a laugh later on.

      Wait it out, imo.

    12. Godfarmer
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      Most importantly, if you're a little bitch about it or annoy her, she's got a shoulder to cry on, just relax and let it play out

    13. Payets of the fall
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      Just wild card out of it bro.

    14. Knowledgeable meerkat
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      Yup doesn't sound great - worth the 4 point hit imo

    15. Optimus.
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      Tell her you banged the neighbour and see what her reaction is..She'll either break down in tears and sob uncontollably calling you all sorts(in which case shes a keeper) or tell you straight up that she banged the guy

      1. KingNidge
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 11 days ago

        What if she sobs uncontrollably and then bangs him out of spite lol

        1. Optimus.
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 11 days ago

          I'm not saying it comes without risks

    16. Somalion
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      Play it cool. At the end of the day, if she's saying they're only friends then you can either trust her or you can't. If she does anything to break that trust then that's her problem. You can't tell her who not to hang out with, she's a big girl and allowed to make these decisions, just don't be the paranoid, needy boyfriend who stands in her way because that doesn't end well. Either that or you don't trust her, which makes me wonder why you'd even bother being with her?

      Seriously, play it cool, don't let it bother you because there's literally nothing you can do and nothing you can gain by worrying.

      1. Optimus.
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 11 days ago

        You're the other guy aren't you?

        1. KingNidge
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 11 days ago

          Lord friendzone spotted

          1. Somalion
            • 16 Years
            10 years, 11 days ago

            If either of you two ruin this for me I'll gut ya like fish.

            1. KingNidge
              • 10 Years
              10 years, 11 days ago

              No chance mate i want to hide in the wardrobe

  2. George Sillett
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 11 days ago

    OK green this up please as it is a very serious issue. Have already been advised by Epic & Optimus but nephew's a tag do in Norwich next weekend. Would appreciate advice re :-
    1.:Venues
    2. Events
    3. Boozers
    And also any extra advice for being a crap uncle.

      1. George Sillett
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 11 days ago

        You always deliver.

    1. Horlicks esq.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      I'm from Norwich.

      What sort of night you after? Messy and rowdy, or pub to pub chill. You have a choice of culture and good beers or fights and lasers?

      1. George Sillett
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 11 days ago

        I honestly don't know. I would guess messy and rowdy but I am the old pissed up tradionalist in all this.

  3. HurriKane
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 11 days ago

    All will have Payet(C) if tonight captain fails

    Who has the potential to score big from these 3

    Neuer Hector or Kroos ?

    1. kamdaraji
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      I'm not captaining payet

    2. Kun Tozser
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      Got to be looking at under 1.5 goals this game

    3. Mavric Marco
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      Kroos

  4. Davido989
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 11 days ago

    Kevin Hart is too funny. Killing a load of time till the game 🙂

    1. Mavric Marco
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      He was funny on Top Gear the other week with AJ

      1. Optimus.
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 11 days ago

        I thought AJ was in prison?

    2. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      Have you seen that thing Dwayne Johnson posted on his facebook page yesterday of them doing impressions of each other? Too funny

      1. Davido989
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 11 days ago

        Link!

          1. Davido989
            • 15 Years
            10 years, 11 days ago

            😆

          2. Optimus.
            • 15 Years
            10 years, 11 days ago

            😀

  5. Mavric Marco
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 11 days ago

    Forza Italia 😀

    1. kamdaraji
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      No Del Piero!

      1. Mavric Marco
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 11 days ago

        😉

        No Baggio!

    2. milanista10
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      Forza Italia 🙂

    3. Eden Hazardous
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      Forza Azzurri~! 😀

  6. Eden Hazardous
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 11 days ago

    Neuer © - Hector, Höwedes, Hummels, Khedira, Özil, Müller, Boateng, Kroos, Kimmich, Gomez

    1. kamdaraji
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      No Draxler!

    2. Konig Luther
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      Like Khan said... no Draxler

      1. Konig Luther
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 11 days ago

        *Kahn

    3. Mavric Marco
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      Drax against tired legs 🙁

      • 12 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      352 or is Kimmich playing in midfield?

      1. Jazz!
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 11 days ago

        3-4-3 with Kimmich and Hector as RM/LM/Wingbacks?

  7. Netley Lucas
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 11 days ago

    3-4-3,

    Neuer ©; Hector, Höwedes, Hummels, Khedira, Özil, Müller, Boateng, Kroos, Kimmich, Gomez

  8. Garfield1001
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 11 days ago

    Muller or Hector as captain?

    1. Mavric Marco
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      Muller

    2. gazza0088
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      If you have french player tomorrow, I'd go Muller higher potential reward. Hector if you'd be happy with 10 or 12 points.

      1. Garfield1001
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 11 days ago

        I would be happy with 10-12 points! But a clean sheet is not guaranteed!

  9. gazza0088
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 11 days ago

    A cookie for anyone that answers.....

    Captain Drax or Captain Giacc tonight?

    (Lloris, Umtiti, Sagna, Payet, Griezy tomorrow if necessary)

    1. Mavric Marco
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      Drax not starting

    2. Netley Lucas
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      Drax dropped mate.

    3. gazza0088
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      Cheers, decision made easy. I can't believe he isn't starting.

    1. Bun Rab
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      Buffon,De Sciglio, Chiellini, Florenzi, Pellè, Sturaro, Barzagli, Eder, Parolo, Bonucci, Giaccherini

  10. ryacoo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 11 days ago

    Damn...taking Draxler + Kuba ahead of Hazard + Renato (C) is looking very silly now 🙁

  11. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
    • 17 Years
    10 years, 11 days ago

    With drax not starting it would be mad to swap him in for ronaldo 2ps. ?

    Just thinking a goal when he comes on

    1. Konig Luther
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      i would.. it's only 1pt difference if nothing happens

      1. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
        • 17 Years
        10 years, 11 days ago

        Fair point. I'm sure he will come on eh

  12. NATSTER
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 11 days ago

    Wow.. No Draxler and Kimmich is OOP.

    Captain Muller or Giac ?

    1. EmreCan Hustle
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      Kimmich is a midfielder in the game. Not OOP.

    2. Meinhoff
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      Kimmich is not OOP, he just stopped being reverse OOP. Hector is OOP now.

      Muller.

    3. NATSTER
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      Oh, right. My mistake.

      Gonna switch from Giac to Muller.

  13. EmreCan Hustle
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 11 days ago

    Sturaro starting?

  14. Jazz!
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 11 days ago

    Damn, no Drax. 🙁

    I'm thinking Hector (c) due to it being a 3-4-3 I hear? More advanced. Currently on Müller (c) though

    1. Bun Rab
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      If that's true then Muller is essentially up front.

      1. Jazz!
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 11 days ago

        Good point mate.

    2. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      Is it more advanced though?

      They already made a back 3 with Kroos dropping into the left centre back position all tournament, and Hector has hardly looked as threatening as... Moreno for example. 😉

      1. Jazz!
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 11 days ago

        Another good point! Thanks mate. 🙂

  15. Davido989
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 11 days ago

    Really hope Italy win today

    1. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      What if Can comes on? 😉

      1. Davido989
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 11 days ago

        Own goal would be immense 😉

  16. Mavric Marco
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 11 days ago

    ITALY TEAM NEWS

    Team to face Germany: Buffon, Florenzi, Barzagli, Bonucci, Chiellini, De Sciglio, Parolo, Sturaro, Giaccherini, Eder, Pelle.

  17. HurriKane
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 11 days ago

    Goals conceded so far

    Italy -1
    Germany -0

    0-0 written all over this game ?

    1. Jazz!
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      4-3

  18. La Roja
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 11 days ago

    Gomez (c)

  19. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
    • 17 Years
    10 years, 11 days ago

    Forza azzurri...let's do this

  20. MartialMatas
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 11 days ago

    hector a better capaincy option in he's playing wing back now?

  21. Ziro
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 11 days ago

    Last 16 I picked Gotze who didn't play, played my WC last 8 abd picked Draxler as a punt.
    RIP.
    Can't wait for FPL.

    1. ryacoo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      Same here! I picked Draxler/Kuba rather than Renato/Hazard (was a 50-50 call for me) and it's cost me 17 points so far 🙁

  22. Knowledgeable meerkat
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 11 days ago

    Captain hector or neuer? Are we expecting Hector's potential new position to be of attacking influence?

    1. HurriKane
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      he would get into the opposing half more often than neuer. and put crosses in

      so yeah id go hector

      1. Knowledgeable meerkat
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 11 days ago

        This is manuel neuer we're talking about here..... But yeah I'm inclined to go with the logic you've put forward

  23. Jazz!
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 11 days ago

    I miss my rank 75, all going downhill since that WC on MD3 🙁

    1. kamdaraji
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      what rank are you now?

      1. Jazz!
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 11 days ago

        Like 3000 or something, don't pay attention to it anymore 😆 🙁

    2. HurriKane
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      same as you . hopefully we could end with a high 😉

      1. Jazz!
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 11 days ago

        🙂

    3. EmreCan Hustle
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      OR 28 to 1500 here 🙁
      WC intact though.

      1. Jazz!
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 11 days ago

        I really wish I had my WC now. Already have 9 players out for the SF. You should be able to end on a high!

        1. kamdaraji
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 11 days ago

          I've slipped 169 places but that includes a four point hit and captain fails

  24. NUFCAndrew
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 11 days ago

    Captain Kroos or Hector? I have Payet, Griezmann and Umiti for tomorrow if C3 fails

  25. MartialMatas
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 11 days ago

    captain?
    A) Muller
    B) Gia
    C) Hector

    1. EmreCan Hustle
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      A

  26. Eden Hazardous
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 11 days ago

    Predicting Italy to win 2-1. What do you guys think?

    1. Kun Tozser
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 11 days ago

      1-0 Germany

      1. Eden Hazardous
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 11 days ago

        Cheers but I practically know that deal is confirmed. Just want our club to officially announce. I am a bit ..impatient 😛

        1. Bun Rab
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 11 days ago

          I tried! Haha. It should be confirmed tm it seems.

  27. Van Klinkert Delarosa
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 11 days ago

    Italy win please.

    Just for the Lol.

  28. JogaSemmedo
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 11 days ago

    Hummels or Gomez captain?

  29. Kun Tozser
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 11 days ago

    Hector edging the armband off Gia with the 3 at the back for anyone?