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World Cup Dugout Discussion – Matchday One

12 June 2014 2807 comments
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The wait is over. The World Cup kicks off with the host nation, Brazil, facing up to regular dark horses, Croatia.

The tournament favourites lineup as expected, with the likes of David Luiz, Oscar and Paulinho the familiar names alongside Neymar – the Barcelona starlet sports the armband for Fantasy managers far and wide this evening.

The Croatians have the talent to ensure that tonight’s opener will be a cracker, although the loss of striker Mario Mandžukić to suspension for their first group match is a major blow. Hull City’s Nikica Jelavic leads the line for European side, while Šime Vrsaljko is perhaps the surprise inclusion in their lineup as Danijel Pranjić drops to the bench to make way.

Brazil: Julio Cesar, Dani Alves, Thiago Silva, Luiz, Marcelo, Paulinho, Gustavo, Hulk, Oscar, Neymar, Fred.

Croatia: Pletikosa, Srna, Corluka, Lovren, Vrsaljko, Modric, Rakitic, Perisic, Kovacic, Olic, Jelavic.

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

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  1. SW6
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Oscarrrrr

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  2. MJ6987
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Oscar Neymar combo working well for me!

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    1. MJ6987
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      And many many others unfortunately!

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  3. Bubz
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    YESSSSS OSCAR

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  4. Mílanista
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Baaaaaaaaabyyyyyyyyyy

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  5. tm245
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Looks like I can keep the armband on Oscar!!!

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  6. Somalion
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Oscar screamer, gorgeous finish. Best player on the pitch tonight for Brazil.

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    1. tm245
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Absolutely. Brilliant all match.

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    2. Mílanista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      No doubt about it, man of the match.

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  7. Pinky and Brain
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Oscar!

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  8. Les Bleus
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Neymar(c) and Oscar 😀

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    1. Sif
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      +1 😀

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  9. HuttonDressedasLahm
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Damn. Sold Oscar 🙁

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    1. MJ6987
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      How have you sold him already?

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  10. GreenWindmill
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    No Oscar here, suspect I'm playing catch up...

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  11. Grounderz
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Will all Neymar (c) and Oscar owners please stand up?

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    1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      0/

      Also have 5 points from Cesar

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    2. Les Bleus
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Standing!

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  12. HuttonDressedasLahm
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    'Keeper!!

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  13. JK - Cønt ⭐
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Was gonna buy Oscar

    I bought Golden Globe instead

    Rookie Error

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  14. Revival
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Oscar + Neymar (c) Booooooooooommmmmmmmmmm

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    1. Kevin Twine
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      +1

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  15. Chris_Fàbregas #DOOS…
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    A toe-punt; reminiscent of Romario, circa 1994, USA.

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    1. FACUPARSE
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      totally different

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      1. Chris_Fàbregas #DOOS…
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        It really isn't. A toe-punt is a toe-punt.

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        1. FACUPARSE
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 6 months ago

          Romario did it with style, that was a tacky toe punt

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          1. Chris_Fàbregas #DOOS…
            • 15 Years
            11 years, 6 months ago

            It was a good finish. Romario was the master of the toe-punt. The goal earlier was reminiscent of Romario and his toe-punting skills. Hence my post.

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  16. Bubz
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    The Croatian keeper has had a shocker

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    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      could have prevented all 3 goals IMO

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    2. Billy Gilmore
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Indeed.

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  17. FACUPARSE
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Brazil have been very lucky. I guess cheaters do prosper

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  18. HuttonDressedasLahm
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    How many points is Oscar on?

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  19. r0nh
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Pure dung.

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  20. isacki: full casual
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Croatia really have passed the ball lovely at times today, it's a shame.

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    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      still think they have enough to go through. Problem is it will likely be Spain in the knockouts

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      1. isacki: full casual
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        I can so see Croatia doing everything but put the ball in the net

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  21. iCon
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Assist?

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    1. Konig Luther
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      not sure if there will be assist... maybe ramires

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    2. iCon
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Just saw again...looks like none

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  22. Les Bleus
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Brazil could easily have lost this game just the way they won. Not convinced at all.

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    1. isacki: full casual
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Totally. But it was the same in the confederations cup.

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      1. Les Bleus
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        That's true. It's still only the first game. But in a 7 game max tournament, you need to be in form from the beginning!

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        1. Mr Pink
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 6 months ago

          Spain lost their opening game four years ago...

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  23. JustWatching
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Pletikosa MOTM!

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  24. Optimus.
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    No Oscar in McDs but Neymar/Oscar combo in Sun/Mirror at least 🙂

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    1. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Same

      Slightly ruined by triple Brazil D in Sun

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      1. Optimus.
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        Croatia was the one dodgy one for a CS of the 3..Still hope n:)

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  25. asquishypotato
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    David Luiz has had a pretty good match. Blocked everything.

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    1. potatoace
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      made the difference today imo

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  26. Heydudes13
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    What a foal

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  27. Root
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Oscar down

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  28. BONZ
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Pletiwatitcostu must be bribed all 3 goals he should have done much better with?

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    1. Root
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Pletikosa

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    2. Les Bleus
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Is that really his name?

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  29. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Bad night for Croatia.. Stung, Robbed and then Mugged

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  30. HuttonDressedasLahm
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Definite foul in the build up too

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