634x258 Dugout Discussion
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. Tomlette Greggs
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    • 14 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Chile playing in red. Of course Webb favours them.

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  2. SpaceCadet
    • 12 Years
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    Brazil choking

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  3. r0nh
    • 14 Years
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    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=210ZcwjaxMM

    I youtubed the hand ball goal...

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    1. bazrah99
      • 16 Years
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      Maaaan, that is crazy. Brazil should be up by two 😉

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      1. r0nh
        • 14 Years
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        Some lunatics around 😆

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  4. Tomlette Greggs
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    • 14 Years
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    what a save Cesar!

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  5. bazrah99
    • 16 Years
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    WHAT-A-SAVE

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  6. Billy Gilmore
    • 13 Years
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    What a goal that would've been!

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    1. Jafooli
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      And this.....

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  7. Jafooli
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    Cracking save......

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  8. The Bandit
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    Wow, expected to see the net bulge there

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  9. GunsnRoses
    • 14 Years
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    What a save. Second best after Mexican

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    1. LewanGOALski
      • 14 Years
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      This one was better for me

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  10. Pratik
    • 16 Years
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    What a bbeautiful move... This match is pure entertainment

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  11. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
    • 14 Years
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    Feckin hell.... qpr's no 3 is costing me money

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    1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
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      3 goalie*

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  12. Fantasy Gold
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    Do points scored in extra time count ?

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    1. Fresco
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      yep but a penalty shootout doesn't

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  13. Zombie
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    I'm already regretting doing Shaquiri -> Fernandinho

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    1. Declan
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      😯

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      1. Zombie
        • 12 Years
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        Well, many people did Di Maria -> Fernandinho. I wonder how are they feeling

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    2. VougieDipond
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      i was torn between mascherano fernandinho and herrara and went fernandinho. terrible

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  14. Bøwstring The Carp
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    Brazil looking for a penalty far too much, Webb just won't give one now unless it's blatantly obvious.

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    1. Shels
      • 11 Years
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      pathetic when will it funking stop... after match bans thats when, im sick of it

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  15. Why Always Me
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    do points count in extra time?

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    1. Declan
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      I'd say so.

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    2. Shels
      • 11 Years
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      ya maccies.

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    3. Zep
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      Yep

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    4. VougieDipond
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      Action Points Goalkeeper Defender Midfielder Forward
      Playing 1-30 minutes*** 1
      Playing 31-60 minutes*** 2
      Playing 61+*** 3
      Goal **** 5
      Assist* 3
      Clean sheet** 4 4 1 0
      Every save/blocked shot**** 1 2 2 2
      Penalty save**** 5 0 0 0
      Every 2 balls delivered into penalty area 1
      Every 2 balls recovered 0 1 1 1
      Every 3 fouls -1
      Every 2 goals conceded (Goalkeeper and Defender)**** -1 -1 0 0
      Yellow card -1
      Red card (straight red) -3
      Own goal -2
      Foul causing a penalty -1
      Penalty miss**** -2

      All the things with 4 stars are added/taken away in extra time

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      1. Billy Gilmore
        • 13 Years
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        No they all are, the ones with 4 stars are to say they don't count in penalty shootouts.

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  16. A Defender's Nightmare
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    Why isn't Gustavo recovering balls today!

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    1. emperikal
      • 15 Years
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      Or Fernandinho! He also already has -2 points for 6 fouls

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    2. Billy Gilmore
      • 13 Years
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      He's a troll.

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  17. Back to Back Ballacks
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    How can anyone in their right mind award that 1st goal to Luiz, OPTA me ballacks

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    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
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      I don't want to do anything to your ballacks and I dread to think what an OPTA is. 😛

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      1. Back to Back Ballacks
        • 15 Years
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        Over Priced Tits n Ass

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        1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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          😀

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    2. Kostja
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      it looked like it touched luiz after the defender touched it

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      1. Back to Back Ballacks
        • 15 Years
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        It did in its hoop

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  18. Jimbo123
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    Sanchez would score bucket loads of goals if up front for Arsenal...

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    1. Shels
      • 11 Years
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      he;d score at any club, world class striker since his udine days

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    2. Saniul
      • 12 Years
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      That'e true.
      Walcott and Sanchez on the wings. *drool*

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    3. Declan
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      There's more chance of us signing Lawrie Sanchez.

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    4. r0nh
      • 14 Years
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      But that would ruin Sanogo's development.

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      1. Jimbo123
        • 15 Years
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        Donkey

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    5. Jafooli
      • 13 Years
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      No need when you have Giroud.

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  19. MJ6987
    • 15 Years
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    When did Oscar come off?

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    1. r0nh
      • 14 Years
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      Was he playing?!

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      1. MJ6987
        • 15 Years
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        Ah , maybe not. Cheers.

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    2. Jafooli
      • 13 Years
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      Why didn't he start?

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    3. Shels
      • 11 Years
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      he dient start*

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    4. crystalpalaceRus
      • 13 Years
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      hes not off

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    5. Billy Gilmore
      • 13 Years
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      About the same time as Neymar

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  20. Lord Flashheart
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    Fred = Walt Disney

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    1. Shels
      • 11 Years
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      likes kids?

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  21. Shels
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    UPDATE: NEYMAR ON 4 POINTS

    GET IT THERE 🙂

    wait a secound :/

    no, just no

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  22. VougieDipond
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    Failnandinho

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  23. JK - Cønt ⭐
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    11 years, 5 months ago

    Vidal is clearly an immense player, but is the sort of the guy that can just sit and protect a back 4? He seems too all action for that. Whilst I'd be overjoyed if United got him I'm not sure how he'd fit unless LvG is planning a 3 man midfield.

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  24. The Sarjeant
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    No Fernandinho card 🙁

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  25. r0nh
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Funny when a player sees he is being subbed off, he starts limping 🙂

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    1. Shels
      • 11 Years
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      fred should do that walking out

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  26. Jafooli
    • 13 Years
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    Brazil just brought on a Yellow Card.

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  27. emperikal
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    So much for my Fernandinho punt....

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  28. Shels
    • 11 Years
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    20 mins away till we watch riots on livestream and not that match that's on later -_-

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  29. EmreCan Hustle
    • 13 Years
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    Oscar not seeing enough of the ball.

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  30. The Bandit
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    Fred might even have scored that 😆

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