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The knockout stage of the Community Watch tournament took place in Gameweek 28, with Messidonia and Ibeland bowing out of the tournament after losing to Bolivia Giroud and Afghanistanislas respectively.

Knockout stage review

Bolivia Giroud faced Messidonia in the third vs sixth place  game. A solid wildcard from manager and captain Doosra, a 67 point effort from Gnu and good contributions from the rest of the team ensured the Giroud’s earned a 42 point win over the Messidons. The final score was 447 – 405. Bolivia will now face FNZ in the semis.

Afghanistanislas beat Ibeland by 46 points in the other knockout game and will now face Hungary Neville in the semis. The final score was 464 – 418. All of the Afghan team produced 50 + scores as they benched their three lowest scores and captained their manager Tets,who delivered 59 points. Ibeland had some decent scores but just couldn’t compete against the big Afghan scores.

Full results can be found here.

Semifinals preview

FNZ vs Bolivia Giroud
Afghanistanislas vs Hungary Neville

League leaders FNZ play Bolivia Giroud in the first semifinal. These two teams met previously back in Matcheweek 7, with FNZ beating Bolivia by 84 points. Bolivia Giroud go into this tie on the back of five consecutive wins though, and are expected to put up a much bigger challenge for the league leaders.

Two of FFS community’s big guns, Doosra and Jarvish will lead their respective teams as both look to earn a final berth.

Elsewhere, Afghanistanislas take on Hungary Neville in the second semifinal. These two teams played each other back in Matchweek 11, with Hungary Neville edging that encounter by 10 points. Hungary Neville go into this game on the back of consecutive losses, while the Afghans have two wins in two. The Hungarians will still start as slight favourites, as they have absolutely dominated the tournament after their initial bad run. A mouthwatering encounter indeed.

Both these semi-finals take place in Gameweek 29. The deadline for submitting your line-up and captain is 3rd March FPL deadline time.

If you have any queries or questions, you can ask us in the comments section below or by sending us an email to fantasycommunitywatch@gmail.com

If any issues arise, the decision of the Community Watch Committee will be final and the issues will not be entertained further.

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  1. Prøfeßör …
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Admin, please delete the above. I'll re-post. Thanks.

    Jarvish, look what I found:

    Dear FNZ,

    You may beat them at Countdown but they've got this. No amount of Ayews or Shaqiris will affect the outcome.

    #SixInARow #EveryGameIsAFinal #WatfordIsTheBestClubInTheWorld #RicharlisonForTheBallond'Or

    If they win, they're in wonderland! If they lose, they will have been beaten by the better team.

    In the unlikely event of a draw, I propose that the squad with the most Watford players wins (fwiw, BG would stroll to a win by 3, actually 5, +2 added for owning Richarlison).

    This letter simply wouldn't be the same without their obligatory chant:

    Na, na, na, na,
    na-na-na naaa,
    na-na-na naaa…

    Hey Ju... - erm, pardon me.

    GIROUD!!!

    The grav is a tad too flamboyant, it does indeed need to be toned down.

    I would like to take this opportunity to thank the organisers and wish good luck to all the semi-finalists. 🙂

    With love and gratitude,
    Elton

    1. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Prepare those Sad Songs, you guys are just going to be Passengers on the inevitable FNZ road to the double. 😉

    2. Jay_
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Good luck both!

      1. Prøfeßör …
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks, Jay.

        Good luck to you, too!

    3. Jigger & Pony
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Good luck guys...

      1. Prøfeßör …
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks, good luck to you guys, too!

  2. FPL Kangaroo
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    WTF bear 😆

    1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Doesn’t look good for them as he obviously have been drinking all their celebratory champagne. 😉

      FNZ, Nr 1.

      1. Prøfeßör …
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        😀

    2. Prøfeßör …
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      I've had a shocker and no mod in sight.

      1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        They're never there when you need them...

  3. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    FNZ, Nr 1.

    1. Doosra - ☭BowenOfRice☭
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Let us see how the game plays out ... 😉

  4. Amateur Pundit Zan
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    I’m not racist but 😉
    The Bolivians all look the same to me

    1. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Handsome devils though, every one of them.

  5. tets mcgee (Ha La Land)
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    good luck gary neville. our revenge will be sweet 🙂

    1. Jay_
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Good luck Afghans. Do or die now 🙂

    2. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Good luck Team Afghanistan!!

      Let's do this Team Hungary Neville!! We are locked and loaded.. !!

  6. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    @Jarvish or any of my team mates(if you happen to see this please e-mail my team to the boss). Once again the provider of the mail service I used when signing up for this tourney are screwing me.

    Team as follows.
    DdG
    Bavies, VvD, Mawson
    Salah, Alexis, Wally, Mili
    Kane(C), Firmino(vc), JAyew

    Foster, Hegazi, Daniels, Ibe

    1. tets mcgee (Ha La Land)
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      its nice u guys havent built up enough trust to swap phone numbers 🙂 it will win the hearts of the over 70s who knew how they liked things and resisted change and technology and it's bound to make you the peoples favourites, heading into the final against us. nice team by the way. 🙂

      1. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        No point in phoning me, it's always engaged as am constantly spying on the Bolivians by calling 0891 50 50 50

        1. Gnu
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 17 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          😆

    2. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Thanks mate, acknowledged! 🙂

      1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        It's so strange. Can read mails but as soon as I try to respond it tells me, 'server busy'.

  7. Urchin
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Best luck to all the 4 teams...!!

    1. Jay_
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Thanks mate, nice of you to pop in.

    2. Gnu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 17 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Cheers 🙂

  8. The Overthinker
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Good luck to all the Semi Finalist

    1. Jay_
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Cheers mate. As above, nice of you to pop in.

  9. Jay_
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Hungary Neville:

    Captain: Walkman666

    Bench: Rhinos, Real Sociopath, GBPearce

    Afghans, please post yours. Good luck 🙂

    1. tets mcgee (Ha La Land)
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      we captain ameenkw. benching tets jigger and rasping

      1. Jay_
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Lovely. Thanks mate

  10. Prøfeßör …
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Bolivia Giroud:

    Captain: Doosra

    Bench: Dreams, Pundit of Punts, Zygaenid

    Good luck, once again. 🙂

    1. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Captain: Captain Crunch
      Bench: Me, Meerlight, Godot.

      Good luck mate 🙂

  11. Couti & the Below5th
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Well we're back in business boys and girls, just like the old days!

  12. Jay_
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Rough differentials (in order of games kicking off):

    Hungary Neville——————————Afghanistanislas

    Pope x 2, Mee x 3, Ward——————-Pickford x 3
    Siggy x 2, Niasse——————————Walcott x 3

    Bauer x 3—————————————Shawcross, Shaqiri x 4

    Mahrez x 3, Wilson, Fraser——————Simpson, Maguire
    ——————————————————Stanlisas, Albrighton, Vardy x 3

    Adrian, Ayew————————————-Arnautovic

    Davies, Vertonghen—————————-Kane x 2, Son x 4

    Hegazi, Richarlison, Doucoure x 2——— Mariappa x 2

    Robertson x 3, Salah————————— VVD x 2, Mane

    —————————————————— Duffy x 2, Dunk, Ryan

    KDB x 2, Hazard x 2, Sterling —————— Alonso

    DDG———————————————————————————

    1. Jay_
      8 years, 5 months ago

      That Everton goal was big, busted 6 of our Burnley cleanies but at least it wasn’t Walcott

    2. tets mcgee (Ha La Land)
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      brilliant jay. first blood us with the burnley c.s gone. but to be fair i cant see pickford holding onto his.

    3. Jigger & Pony
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Awesome work as usual Jay. Thanks for posting the differentials.

    4. Jay_
      8 years, 5 months ago

      No worries lads. That’s not bang on as I think I’ve given us an extra diff there too, but a decent guide

    5. Jay_
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Only 1 Kane for you guys, not 2, sorry.

      1. Jay_
        8 years, 5 months ago

        You guys have no sub for Simpson either

        1. Jay_
          8 years, 5 months ago

          And you have a Stones

          1. Jay_
            8 years, 5 months ago

            Very rough update:

            Hungary Neville—————————-Afghanistanislas + 24

            Robertson x 3, Salah————————— VVD x 2, Mane

            —————————————————— Duffy x 2, Dunk, Ryan

            KDB x 2, Hazard x 2, Sterling —————— Alonso, Stones

            DDG———————————————————————————

            1. Jigger & Pony
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 13 Years
              8 years, 5 months ago

              Cheers Jay. Will go down to the wire...

              1. Jay_
                8 years, 5 months ago

                Sorry mate I made some mistakes. It's even closer, I'm still not sure but here's what I've got now:

                HN

                Robertson x 3, Salah
                KDB x 2, Hazard x 2, Sterling
                DDG
                --------------------------------------------

                Afghanistanislas +7

                VVD x 2, Mane
                Ryan, Duffy x 2, Dunk
                Alonso, Stones
                Smalling

                1. Jigger & Pony
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 13 Years
                  8 years, 5 months ago

                  Wow

                  1. Jay_
                    8 years, 5 months ago

                    A few of your team are ending with only 10 men (defenders) and I’d counted a Shawcross cleanie thinking he played. Mahrez also went up to 3 bonus. We also have a Christensen to add. Sorry about that mate, late night last night. Will count properly after all bonus added later but think that’s close.

  13. Jay_
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Actual score. All square. Dead level. These diffs:

    HN

    KDB x 2, Hazard x 2, Sterling, Christensen
    DDG
    --------------------------------------------

    Afghanistanislas

    Ryan, Duffy x 2, Dunk
    Alonso, Stones
    Smalling

    1. Jigger & Pony
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Thanks mate. A Brighton clean sheet vs Arsenal to the rescue then...

      1. Jay_
        8 years, 5 months ago

        1 minor change. You're now +2 after Jayew suddenly drops a bap.

    2. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Looks good for us on paper.. but really need Arsenal to grab a goal or two.

      Still could go either way.

      GL all

    3. Speédy
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Looks like a Hungary win unless Arsenal fail to score.

      1. Jigger & Pony
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Brighton 2-0 with Duffy and Dunk goals coming up!

        1. tets mcgee (Ha La Land)
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          pretty damn close to the mark!

  14. Prøfeßör …
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    It looks like it’s the end of the road for us. It's been a brilliant journey. I suppose there’s no shame in losing to the team which topped the league.

    An update on the latest score and differentials:

    FNZ : +48 (415)

    Stephens,

    Alonso, De Bruyne, Hazard,

    Sanchez x2, De Gea, Milivojević x2

    -----------------------------------------------

    BG: (367)

    Mkhitariyan, Mustafi, Groß,

    Sterling, Otamendi, Aguero x2, Azpilicueta, Ederson,

    Lingard, Martial

    1. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Cheers for working this out mate - it certainly ain't over yet........

      1. Prøfeßör …
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        I wish I shared your optimism, here. It's a substantial lead but we'll keep going. All we need is an 8 pointer from every player. 😉

    2. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Looking good but far from over.

      Will be cheering for Chelsea big time now.

  15. Gnu
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 17 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    I'm getting 9 letter word here - knackered.
    We're knackered.

    *just 5 goals Sergio, just 5 goals please*

    1. Prøfeßör …
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      The sheer accumulation of football games is catching up with us. We needed a winter break. 😉

      1. CRO KLOPP
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        It's not football, it's knee jerking that keeps us going

  16. Rhinos
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    If Arsenal don't score tomorrow im gonna buy a gunners shirt get on arsenal fan tv and heabutt Robbie live on air

  17. Jay_
    8 years, 5 months ago

    WTF. Afghanistanislas in dreamland over that goal.

    1. Suarezista
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      😀

    2. Jigger & Pony
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      😎

    3. Jay_
      8 years, 5 months ago

      They both look like scoring again! If Brighton keep the cleanie, with bonus it’ll be huge for you and devastating for us.

      1. Jay_
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Thank fook for that!

        1. Jigger & Pony
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          Damn

  18. Jay_
    8 years, 5 months ago

    HN

    KDB x 2, Hazard x 2, Otamendi x 2
    DDG, Milivojevic
    --------------------------------------------

    Afghans +21

    Alonso, Stones
    Smalling

    * Rough*
    * That's including Sterling autosubs.
    * Afghans have no sub for Stones.
    * Also thats going on no bonus for any of Ryan, Dunk or Duffy, if they get bonus, it'll add to their lead

    1. Jigger & Pony
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      You sure on +21 mate? I make it 25 from Ryan, Duffyx2 and Dunk. Plus the Ayew 2 so should be +27?

      1. Jigger & Pony
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Sterling auto sub added?

        1. Jigger & Pony
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          Ah yes saw your bullet... Cheers.

      2. Jay_
        8 years, 5 months ago

        22 from the Brighton players, with no bonus. Ryan 4, Dunk, 8, Duffy 10 (5 x 2). Sterling subs were kinder to us, gave us a few more points and players.

        1. Jay_
          8 years, 5 months ago

          We had 5 x Sterling’s, you had 4.
          We got 6 (Choupo x 2) and Ota x 2 and Mili.
          You got 3 (Wilson and DCL) a Christensen and no sub.

          1. Jigger & Pony
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            8 years, 5 months ago

            Cool. Duffy on 1 bap now so 2 more points...

            1. Jay_
              8 years, 5 months ago

              Yep. So same diffs as above but +23 now. Gonna be close

              1. Jigger & Pony
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 13 Years
                8 years, 5 months ago

                Indeed. Alonso goal will be perfect...

                1. Jay_
                  8 years, 5 months ago

                  Just counted again and got +22 that time. You also have a MacArthur. Also, if Smalling don’t play, you have Dunk (8) as his sub.

  19. Jigger & Pony
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Oh that Azpi goal line clearance... would have been KdB assist

  20. Jay_
    8 years, 5 months ago

    0-0 would suit you here. Not looking good for us.

  21. Jay_
    8 years, 5 months ago

    This is so close. If game ended now, I think you’d be + 2 or 3 points with these diffs

    Us: DDG & Mili

    You: Smalling & MacArthur

    Another City goal would knock a point off for you, then there’s Ota maybe getting in the bonus, yellow cards etc. So tight.

    1. Jigger & Pony
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      So so tight

      1. Jay_
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Keep an eye on Ota bonus, if he nicks 1. Could be huge

        1. Jay_
          8 years, 5 months ago

          Actually I think you’re +6 or 7. Damn

    2. Speédy
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      What a game for a semifinal !!!!!!!!
      Well played both teams

  22. Jigger & Pony
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Hungary Neville vs Afghanistanislas going down the wire...

    We got lucky with Dunk and Duffy points today.

    1. Jay_
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Scores below. It’s funny, we gained 24 points from that 97th minute Mahrez FK and then you gained the 24 back from 3 x Brighton Def’s. We need a 3 bonus from DDG or a Palace pen. Wonder what happens if it’s a tie?

      1. Jake Donahue
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        I'm assuming it would be same as FPL and go to goals scored.

        1. Jay_
          8 years, 5 months ago

          I’d say higher league position but can’t find anything

          1. Jigger & Pony
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            8 years, 5 months ago

            Either would be cruel to the teams. A replay is fairest probably?

          2. Jake Donahue
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            8 years, 5 months ago

            Surly not, the league's done.

            1. Jay_
              8 years, 5 months ago

              Well, I would say league position, wouldn’t I 😉 Seriously though, not sure how a replay would work. Would delay the final until 32 and prolong the competition.

      2. Jubilanus / BSC Small Boys …
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Last year it was something to do with the lowest FPL ID of the team v the the other teams lowest FPL ID. *frantically searches these out.

        But this weeks score rather than the actual FPL id number.

  23. Jay_
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Actual score:

    Hungary Neville 464 + DDG (0)& Milivojevic (2)

    Afghanistanislas 467 + Smalling (8)& Macarthur (0)

    Subs in brackets.

    1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Damn that is tight.
      Own both Hungary Neville players left so heart hopes they win, head says otherwise.

      1. Jay_
        8 years, 5 months ago

        We need something extraordinary to happen but this is FPL. Still got hope. A Palace pen would be lovely.

        1. Jigger & Pony
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          Ya a Palace pen would mean either Milo scores or DDG saves...

          ...but this is FPL and it could be Milo against the crossbar with McArthur scoring on the rebound.

          Either way, great semi-final!

  24. Epic Fail
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Mickey Mouse competition.

    1. dark91
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      We realized this fact one week earlier than you

      1. tets mcgee (Ha La Land)
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        we are still deciding

        1. Epic Fail
          • 16 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          Good luck with your decision. I hope you make the right one.

  25. Prøfeßör …
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    We may be out of the competition but our solidarity, camaraderie and most importantly, gravs, remain.

  26. Rhinos
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Just in case James McArthur mysteriously doesnt turn up for the game tommorow I'd like it on record that there's a perfectly innocent explanation for the taser and two tubs of hydrochloric acid in my boot

    1. Epic Fail
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Explain your reason 😮

      1. Rhinos
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        certainly, meet me in the car park at 5.pm. Come alone

        1. Epic Fail
          • 16 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          Certainly. Don't ask me to explain why I've brought a tub of lube and a gimp mask with me.

        2. Jay_
          8 years, 5 months ago

          😀

  27. People in Preston
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Thanks for all your updates Jay. Much appreciated. I've been lurking from afar. It's certainly been a roller coaster weekend for both teams, with one final twist tonight. Good luck!

    1. Suarezista
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Totally agree, those updates made this match even more entertaining. Thanks Jay 🙂

    2. Jay_
      8 years, 5 months ago

      You’re welcome lads. I enjoyed it. The whole competition has been great. Let’s see if tonight gives us one final twist in this tie, good luck 🙂

  28. Jigger & Pony
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    All 4 relevant players start tonight’s game...

    DDG + Mili

    vs.

    Smalling + McArthur (+3)

    1. Jay_
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Disappointed Mac starts, was our best hope but not only hope. Clutching at straws now though.

  29. HNI
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Smalling starts again lol
    Benteke goal coming.
    2-1 Manutd
    Good day for Mamutd as Mou finally learned to be flexible in his system

  30. Jay_
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Aside from the obvious Mili attacking points, we need a DDG pen save or a tiny bit more realistic; few more DDG saves and both Smalling & MacArthur YC’s.

    1. Jigger & Pony
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Nail-biting stuff