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26 June 2016 1761 comments
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Sunday’s third and final fixture sees Hungary and Belgium do battle for the right to take on Wales in the Euro 2016 quarter-finals.

Having bounced back from an opening loss to Italy with wins over Republic of Ireland and Sweden, Belgium are regarded as favourites for the top half of the draw.

The Red Devils were placed fourth for shots on goal over the group stages, though found the net on just four occasions with big-hitters Kevin de Bruyne and Eden Hazard yet to open their accounts in the tournament.

Bernd Storck’s side will be no pushovers, though. Despite firing far less attempts than their opponents across the first three matches (35 to 56), Hungary registered just one attempt on target fewer, firing 16 to Belgium’s 17.

Joint-top scorers with Wales for the group stages, their three-goal salvo against Portugal last time out certainly suggests this evening’s match could be tighter than many expect.

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  1. VS10_
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    I stayed up to 3.30am and ref ruins this, c'mon.

  2. Pariße
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    WTF? KDB only one assist?

    1. Merteswagger
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      you should've been here earlier when this was confirmed....

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Hazard did most of the work

      1. ducksfly2gether
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        So dumb. Makes no sense. No goal if no perfectly played pass from KDB.

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          No goal if Hazard doesn't beat 3 players sideways on a solo run.

            • 12 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            OPTA were still happy to give it as an assist, as per this place's members area and elsewhere.

            1. TorresMagic™
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 16 Years
              9 years, 7 months ago

              Counted as an assist in the Euros. OPTA means nothing to McDonalds.

                • 12 Years
                9 years, 7 months ago

                UEFA didn't count it as an assist, hence it wasn't given in McDonalds. I know OPTA aren't the supplier so they don't have sway on the game but they are the ubiquitous data provider and the differing interpretations of what is an assist show its not a clear cut thing.

          1. ducksfly2gether
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            Yeah, but KDB set that up. AKA assist. These game rules should follow the rules of soccer. He passed it to Hazard and Hazard scored. That's an assist. End of story. The site sucks.

          2. Ruth_NZ
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            No assist is ever a goal unless the receiving player does his job. KDB found Hazard in space with a clear run at goal and played a perfectly weighted pass.

            Had Hazard been the kind of player to take the ball forward a few strides and smash it into the net, an assist would have been awarded. Because he's the kind of player to beat a couple of opponents first it wasn't? Senseless and also wrong by the rules of the UEFA game.

      2. Randall Cunningham
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        So did Payet for Gignac's assist v Albania

    3. Cheeseoid
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Someone needs to mail UEFA

      1. Merteswagger
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        nothing will be the cedric substitution and subsequent CS (or lack of it)

    4. ktk_interista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Why is it a surprise? This is not FPL. I believe the rules state that an assist is given for a direct pass leading to a goal not if the scorer dribbles past players. Hazard created his own gola by the rules of this game.

      1. ducksfly2gether
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        The rules of the uefa game should be the same rules as in real life.

      2. Ruth_NZ
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        They don't say that. They say that a player can't be credited with a self-assist.

  3. Merteswagger
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    MD3 Captain

    A) Dier

    B) Morata

    1. cirohmelo
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      i have both as well. B for me

    2. FantasyFootySprinter
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      I'm in the same situation. Thinking Morata but will probably regret it. Dier safer but Morata ballsier

  4. ducksfly2gether
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Finally cracked top 10. Well, #10. But still. Really happy.

    KDB captain. Twist to:

    A) Ramos

    B) Pique

    C) Kane

    D) Stick

    1. Cheeseoid
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      C or D

      1. ducksfly2gether
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Hmm, I was leanning A. Don't see Italy scoring and Ramos always a threat to score. The week of the CB goals.

    2. Merteswagger
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      probably D, although youre close enough to the top you might as well gamble and go for it

      1. ducksfly2gether
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        I know, but is Kane really even a gamble? I do think he'll score, but that's only = to my current. Will he get 2? 3? Mayyybe. But depends what Iceland team shows up. I'm thinking Ramos and go for the 24 pointer. Risking 6 points to gain 6 points. Only behind by 9 points, being so close, maybe it's not worth it...yet...

  5. La Roja
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Referee ruined this game, ferk this, going to sleep

    1. Zasa
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      I'm coming with, I'll take the left side. Nice nightstand btw

      1. La Roja
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Kinky

    2. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Who is the fooking clown. Absolute joker

    3. Why Always Me
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Wake up

      1. La Roja
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        See below 😎

  6. Jay_
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Got perfect transfers lined up for next round already but can only afford for Gomez and Hazard to rise .1 between them.

      1. Cheeseoid
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        As I understand it there aren't any more price changes

        1. Jay_
            9 years, 7 months ago

            Oh nice! 🙂

            1. Cheeseoid
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 13 Years
              9 years, 7 months ago

              Player Prices
              Player prices will change after the group stage depending on performance during the tournament.

      2. Cheeseoid
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        If England do well enough to remain in the tournament I think most of us will still have most of their squad still in the tournament.

        Wildcard holders are you going to use it and try to optimize your side for the quarters or hold off and hope some surprises happen in the quarters?

        1. ktongue
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Very bold statement but just don't disagree with you. I got burnt using my unlimited transfers in the group stages but I brought in Dier so gone all out captain (after Perišić and Müller failure). I have to now weigh up make some transfer or completely wold card. If I wild card I can't see a consistent English player to bring in other than Dier...

      3. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Ref has got red card crazy now.

      4. VS10_
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Argentina red too, nice 🙂

        1. VS10_
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Harsh call again.

        2. Zasa
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Juuuuuhuuuu

      5. Zasa
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        REDEMPTION B

      6. Eden Hazardous
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Loooooooooooooool

      7. La Roja
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Crikey

        Sod sleeping, this is epic

      8. ktk_interista
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Game back on. Another rubbish decision to be honest. He is compensating for the first one.

        1. Zasa
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          This dumbarse ref. Only good call was the YC for the blatant Messi dive

          1. KingNidge
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            Place would be in uproar if Ronaldo was booked for diving.. can't stand that little gimp Messi

            1. Eden Hazardous
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 7 months ago

              Messi is at least 3 times the ballet Ronaldo is tho....

              1. Zasa
                • 11 Years
                9 years, 7 months ago

                Agreed, Messi has a killer Arabesque

              2. KingNidge
                • 10 Years
                9 years, 7 months ago

                3 times the what?

                1. Eden Hazardous
                  • 11 Years
                  9 years, 7 months ago

                  Baller!

                  Autocorrect lol

                  1. KingNidge
                    • 10 Years
                    9 years, 7 months ago

                    Thought that... behave yourself mate

            2. Zasa
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 7 months ago

              Yeah, the Busquests academy had taught him well 🙁

              1. Merteswagger
                • 11 Years
                9 years, 7 months ago

                Busquets/D.Alves/Alba etc.....

                1. ktk_interista
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 15 Years
                  9 years, 7 months ago

                  You forgot Pedro.

                  1. Merteswagger
                    • 11 Years
                    9 years, 7 months ago

                    nothing makes me rage like watching their antics vs arsenal and subsequently thumping us each year

            3. ktk_interista
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 15 Years
              9 years, 7 months ago

              He is Saint Messi for a lot of people. He doesn't do wrong. I can't stand his fake act either.

      9. Merteswagger
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Well that was never ever ever a red card. Ever.

      10. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Someone is going to punch the ref tonight... surely

        Smart money is on Medel

        1. Zasa
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Yeah, Masch & Vidal are both on yellows as well. Could easily become a 10v10 by the 60th at this rate 😯

          1. Zasa
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            *9v9

        2. Ruth_NZ
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          In the stomach then.

          He wouldn't be able to reach his chin. 😕

      11. Total Foot 5
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Argentina x Chile final now

        whoever can see it, must!. 2 red cards so far diaz and rojo. theyre going at it non stop, bad blood. vidal and alexis hungry . chile is a mchine after the 7-0 ag mexico

        1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          You've missed out the star attraction... Mr Headlines!

      12. Why Always Me
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        That assist rule is too open to interpretation. A lot like the handball rule. I prefer an assist is an assist and a handball is a handball. Black and white.

      13. La Roja
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Brazil isn't good at football anymore, nor refereing

      14. GuyIncognito
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Congrats to referee owners in Copa America fantasy.

      15. Cheeseoid
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Why do I seem to be doing better at this game than FPL? I have only watched about 5 Euro 2016 matches.

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Casuals don't do subs.

          1. Cheeseoid
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            I guess that must be it. The complete lack of effort and number of casuals.

            1. Ayew Serious
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 7 months ago

              Don't forget lack of players

              1. Cheeseoid
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 13 Years
                9 years, 7 months ago

                But I am doing much better than 3 x better than my typical rank

                1. Ayew Serious
                  • 10 Years
                  9 years, 7 months ago

                  And how short it is.

                  You also started great in fpl. Less time to f**k up

                  1. Cheeseoid
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 13 Years
                    9 years, 7 months ago

                    158. Maybe I am a natural sprinter?

                    1. Ayew Serious
                      • 10 Years
                      9 years, 7 months ago

                      Indeed. Exactly why you'll never win fpl 😉

                      1. Cheeseoid
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 13 Years
                        9 years, 7 months ago

                        One of the many reasons I will never win FPL.

                        1. Ayew Serious
                          • 10 Years
                          9 years, 7 months ago

                          Plan B time

                          Create a league named 'Overall' and don't let anyone else join?

                          1. Cheeseoid
                            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                            • 13 Years
                            9 years, 7 months ago

                            Chuckle. Maybe that is the way forward!

            2. TorresMagic™
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 16 Years
              9 years, 7 months ago

              Having 15 + captain subs vs 11 destroys them.
              Most probably didn't WC too.

              1. Cheeseoid
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 13 Years
                9 years, 7 months ago

                Yes. I guess so. Then when I wildcard for the second time it should help even more.

        2. Jay_
            9 years, 7 months ago

            Not overthinking things, forced to just go with gut due to instant turnaround. Also a carefree attitude helps.

            1. Cheeseoid
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 13 Years
              9 years, 7 months ago

              I am punting on captaincy a lot more because I have backups I guess

          • Ayew Serious
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            Do you think you watched more than 45 Premier league games

            1. Cheeseoid
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 13 Years
              9 years, 7 months ago

              Nope. I am more of a highlights guy

              1. Cheeseoid
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 13 Years
                9 years, 7 months ago

                I am mostly a radio listener with my football

              2. Ayew Serious
                • 10 Years
                9 years, 7 months ago

                Well then you're watching a higher percentage of Euros games.
                That might help

                1. Cheeseoid
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 13 Years
                  9 years, 7 months ago

                  Very true. I have probably listened to most of them as well when you put it like that as well.

        3. Jay_
            9 years, 7 months ago

            What channel is the Copa America on please?

            1. GuyIncognito
              • 16 Years
              9 years, 7 months ago

              WWE Network

              1. Jay_
                  9 years, 7 months ago

                  😀

                • OPTA FPL
                  • 14 Years
                  9 years, 7 months ago

                  Genius 😆

              2. Zasa
                • 11 Years
                9 years, 7 months ago

                Fox Sports 1 & reddit 😉

                1. Jay_
                    9 years, 7 months ago

                    Cheers, I've got it on PremierSports of Mobdro but it's lagging hard, will try Fox

                  1. Jay_
                      9 years, 7 months ago

                      Cheers TM

                  2. Merteswagger
                    • 11 Years
                    9 years, 7 months ago

                    firstrowsports 😉

                    1. Jay_
                        9 years, 7 months ago

                        Sweet mate

                    2. Ayew Serious
                      • 10 Years
                      9 years, 7 months ago

                      An unhelpful comment

                  3. Jay_
                      9 years, 7 months ago

                      This was the screenshot of FoxSports that lost connection on MOBDRO. Sums up the first half judging by the comments on here 😀 http://imgur.com/Ew3er7H

                    • Frank Black
                      • 13 Years
                      9 years, 7 months ago

                      Is Manè to Liverpool confirmed? Apparently he's scheduled to have medicals tomorrow.
                      Also, why such a useless transfer? With Firmino and Coutinho he's never going to play. Can't see him play on the right.

                      1. La Roja
                        • 13 Years
                        9 years, 7 months ago

                        Medical today apparently

                        I'm not sure if this is what Liverpool need either to be honest. Quality player though.

                      2. Ayew Serious
                        • 10 Years
                        9 years, 7 months ago

                        Not yet confirmed.
                        Not useless but not a great way to spend money.
                        He will play. Why won't he?

                        1. Frank Black
                          • 13 Years
                          9 years, 7 months ago

                          Because Firmino and Coutinho are miles better and they play well together. Plus they have Lallana, Ibe, Milner and Origi who can play on the left. They desperately need two CBs, not Manè.

                      3. KingNidge
                        • 10 Years
                        9 years, 7 months ago

                        I imagine that's exactly where he will play.. on the right.. inconsistent but extremely dangerous premier league proven and only 24.. hefty fee but all our these days really.. good signing i reckon

                      4. Jazz!
                        • 11 Years
                        9 years, 7 months ago

                        Sturridge
                        Coutinho Firmino Mané

                        He's a goalscoring attacking midfielder who can even provide some width with his pace. I really like him as a player and I think he'll do really well, quite young also.

                        1. Jay_
                            9 years, 7 months ago

                            That's a amazing front 4, on their day could score 5 goals easy.

                            1. Jazz!
                              • 11 Years
                              9 years, 7 months ago

                              Agreed.

                      5. La Roja
                        • 13 Years
                        9 years, 7 months ago

                        This game needs Sergio Aguero

                        1. Jay_
                            9 years, 7 months ago

                            I've stayed up, found a stream after reading the hype on here and very disappointed with the 2nd half so far. It's 2.22 am, got to be up at 7. Will stay awake until 60th minute.

                            1. La Roja
                              • 13 Years
                              9 years, 7 months ago

                              More drama and red cards in this game. Get yourself a black coffee lad.

                              1. Jay_
                                  9 years, 7 months ago

                                  Ha, just gone in the garden for a ciggy, that'll wake me up

                                  1. Merteswagger
                                    • 11 Years
                                    9 years, 7 months ago

                                    just wait for the sanchez golazo

                          • grandemessi
                            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                            • 11 Years
                            9 years, 7 months ago

                            Ref brought his blackjack table..;)

                          • La Roja
                            • 13 Years
                            9 years, 7 months ago

                            ADM fail

                          • tm245
                            • 14 Years
                            9 years, 7 months ago

                            This match needs some Aguero.

                            1. Jazz!
                              • 11 Years
                              9 years, 7 months ago

                              Love you and Alderwerield!!! We should be through hopefully tomorrow. Still got your WC?

                              1. tm245
                                • 14 Years
                                9 years, 7 months ago

                                Slamdog posted the points a few pages ago, we look ok but they still have some differentials including three Vardys.

                                Yeah, I do have my wild card still. How is your squad looking for the QF?

                                1. Jazz!
                                  • 11 Years
                                  9 years, 7 months ago

                                  Ah, yes just looked. Hopefully we can scrape it. Use that WC wisely!!

                                  Tbh, I haven't thought about anything yet. All I know is Rami, Perisic, Rakitic and Subasic need to go (only 4 players in my team so far missing the QF). I'll decide exact moves after tomorrow 🙂 Good luck mate.

                                  1. ktongue
                                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                                    • 11 Years
                                    9 years, 7 months ago

                                    Random question mate, but why isn't Rami making the cut for the next round? I didn't see the game yesterday and catch-up on his performance. Cheers

                            2. tm245
                              • 14 Years
                              9 years, 7 months ago

                              Oops, dial up.

                          • manosaca
                            • 12 Years
                            9 years, 7 months ago

                            Morning boys, how nailed is Walker for tomorrow?

                            1. Cheeseoid
                              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                              • 13 Years
                              9 years, 7 months ago

                              He should play

                          • tm245
                            • 14 Years
                            9 years, 7 months ago

                            Ugh.

                          • La Roja
                            • 13 Years
                            9 years, 7 months ago

                            Kun coming on