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28 June 2014 3108 comments
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Having restructured our squads with the aid of unlimited transfers across the Fantasy games, we now have two crucial clashes to focus on as the knockout stages get underway. First up this evening is an all-South American affair, as hosts Brazil square up to a Chile side that has already disposed of defending champions Spain in the group stages:

Felipe Scolari’s troops will again look to Neymar to make the difference after the Barcelona forward notched twice in two of his three appearances. A goal against Cameroon will surely boost Fred’s confidence after he struggled to make an impact, whilst Oscar’s Fantasy owners will be hoping for more of the same, with the Chelsea midfielder producing a goal and two assists thus far.

Having also won two of their three group fixtures, Jorge Sampaoli’s troops won’t be lacking in confidence. As Mexico showed earlier in the tournament, Scolari’s side have struggled against sides utilising wing-back systems and Chile’s 3-4-1-2 formation could well prove a stumbling block for the home side. Front two Alexis Sanchez and Eduardo Vargas – along with midfielder Charles Aranguiz – have delivered a goal and assist apiece, highlighting the underdogs’ potential ahead of the 5pm kick-off.

In the later match, another couple of South American contenders for the crown go head-to-head as Uruguay face Colombia for a place in the last eight. After losing their opener against Costa Rica, Oscar Tabarez’ side have done well to turn around their tournament but the suspension of Luis Suarez makes their task significantly more difficult – Diego Forlan looks the man most likely to get the nod alongside Edinson Cavani in a default 4-4-2.

Jose Pekerman’s side will have every reason for optimism, though. One of only four sides to win all three of their group games, Colombia rested most of their chief Fantasy assets for the final Group C clash with Japan and, in James Rodriguez and Juan Cuadrado, have two of the tournament’s in-form midfielders. Rodriguez has scored in all three of his appearances so far and also delivered a pair of assists, whilst Cuadrado has served up a goal and three assists thus far. Jackson Martinez is pushing for a start after bagging a brace in the 4-1 win over Japan and may well retain his starting role in the 9pm kick-off.

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  1. The Bandit
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    Infredible miss

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    1. Jafooli
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      😀

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    2. Jack Frost
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      Good pun. Fun.

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  2. Fantasy Gold
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    I think Neymar has made a deal with the bookies not to score to make them a fortune. He doesn't want to shoot 🙂

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    1. Jack Frost
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      Well I am glad I have about 12 Algerians to sub in for my two Brazilians. LOL

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  3. Jafooli
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    Great save, bravo!

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  4. MJ6987
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    Is there extra time if it's a draw? I can't remember.

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    1. Bubz
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      😯

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      1. MJ6987
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        I know there are penalties. Assume there must be ET first. It is four years ago!!

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    2. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
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      😯

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    3. Tind
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      Yea overtime before pens.

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      1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
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        Overtime 😆

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        1. Corkyote FFS CWC Champion 2…
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          This 🙂

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      2. Bubz
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        😯

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    4. r0nh
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      Yes

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    5. Billy Gilmore
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      😯

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    6. Epic Fail
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      Goes to a replay.

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      1. Jafooli
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        Next week?

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        1. Epic Fail
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          July 15th 4am

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          1. Jafooli
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            In the diary.

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  5. Billy Gilmore
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    Fred is so bad.

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  6. Zep
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    Fred is shite...

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  7. The Bandit
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    I bet Shearer is loving this from Fred 🙂

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  8. VougieDipond
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    d(f)redful

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  9. Back to Back Ballacks
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    First goal was clearly an OG
    Have Sanchez 1st goal in multiple scorecasts,
    Will this be changed?

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    1. MJ6987
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      It was an own goal

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      1. Back to Back Ballacks
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        I know!
        But all score sites and TV overage still stating Luiz goal.....

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        1. JT's Dog
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            Who do bookies take it from?
            Did you get my message about chile polo

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            1. Back to Back Ballacks
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              No, I'll go read it now!

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            2. Back to Back Ballacks
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              Cheeers, but they dont stock it

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              1. JT's Dog
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                  Kitbag?

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              1. MJ6987
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                And BBC

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              2. MJ6987
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                Oh, Opta have just changed it to Luiz now

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                1. Back to Back Ballacks
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                  BASTARDOS

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          • MJ6987
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            Sorry, it *was* an own goal (need italics)

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            1. Back to Back Ballacks
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              ?
              It WAS an own goal. CLEARLY

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      2. Bubz
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        Fred is the worst player at this world cup

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      3. crystalpalaceRus
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        Oscar on 4pts at least lol

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      4. Jafooli
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        Game being played at some pace. Couldn't see an England side providing this sort of entertainment.

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        1. crystalpalaceRus
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          which is weird since our league is fast paced

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        2. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
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          🙄

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        3. Djerbil
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          U mean England National team??

          Man City with 11 foreigners can play the game faster

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          1. Jafooli
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            Yeah national side under Woy.

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          2. Zombie
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            What's your McD team name Djerbil? - Dat dutch?

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      5. r0nh
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        Why no Robinho?

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      6. Djerbil
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        Bendtner >> Fred

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      7. GunsnRoses
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        Fred should come to Chelsea

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      8. Bubz
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        Oh my god Alexis and Aranguiz. Whyyy didn't he finish it 🙁

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      9. JT's Dog
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          That's a lot of stewards around the chile fans

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        • Saniul
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          Fernandinho block?

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          1. The Missing Link
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            This is all I care about 😀 either him or luiz, probably given to luiz as thats what the commentator only mentioned luiz

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            1. Zombie
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              You got a post

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          2. VougieDipond
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            could of had a goal if that useless lump fred had got out the wy

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        • Jack Frost
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          Well I am glad I have about 12 Algerians to sub in for my two Brazilians. LOL

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        • The Bandit
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          Lol at all the tight cagey game predictions 😛

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        • Corkyote FFS CWC Champion 2…
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          Great half, flew by

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        • Jafooli
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          Fred having a dust up 😛

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        • SW6
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          You don't slap Medel 😆

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        • JT's Dog
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            Medal is like a Chilean gatusso

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            1. crystalpalaceRus
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              or the england ruddock

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          • Blue Lion
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            Fred scored goals when he didn't have a moustache!

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          • GunsnRoses
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            On a hindsight everyone here told me to take Mueller 🙁

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          • JK - Cønt ⭐
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            Superb game so far

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          • Bubz
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            That is a clear OG. Will the fantasy sites recognise this?

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            1. Back to Back Ballacks
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              Foook the fantasy sites, if this ends 2-1 either way i'll be down 600 if they don't change it

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          • Declan
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            Sanchez 1st goal Brazil to win 2-1 was 100-1

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            1. MJ6987
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              What was Luiz 1st and Brazil 2-1?

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              1. Lucas Leiva
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                😀

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          • r0nh
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            Points check?

            4 for me 😎

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            1. Declan
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              0 😎

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            2. Bubz
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              16 😎

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              1. #WinterIsNotComing
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                you too... I'm on 18 in McD!

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            3. crystalpalaceRus
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              6

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            4. LewanGOALski
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              11

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            5. Djerbil
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              4 and its not neymar

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              1. damion23
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                how many pts does neymar have in MacD game? over looked him and Messi

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                1. Moin
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                  3 as of now

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                  1. damion23
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                    Thanks, bit worried his going to score big in the 2nd half looks like his going to score every time he gets the ball.

                    Deff will be starting him next round

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            6. Poseidon. Not arrogant, jus…
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              0. But I'm not playing.

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            7. Moin
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              14

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