634x258 Dugout Discussion
28 June 2014 3108 comments
Paul Paul
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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. HuttonDressedasLahm
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    JO!!!!!

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  2. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
    • 14 Years
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    Fred > Jo 😆

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  3. Billy Gilmore
    • 13 Years
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    Jo's worse than Fred if that's possible 😆

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    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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      David Moyes said he can't understand how Jo makes the squad, saw nothing special in him at Everton. Not that that's much to go off.

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      1. Jafooli
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        David Moyes 😆

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    1. Jafooli
      • 13 Years
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      Great forward play....

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    2. r0nh
      • 14 Years
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      If a man did this, he would be called a pervert!!

      Equal rights for men!!

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  4. Prime
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    I thought Costa Rica Greece was gonna be played tomorrow

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    1. Shels
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      you are way to exited about that fixture ha!

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  5. Jimmers
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    • 15 Years
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    Useless Jo replaces Useless Fred. Meanwhile Useless Hulk still lumbers around

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    1. Declan
      • 15 Years
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      If it's good enough for Rachel Riley, it's good enough for me.

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      1. r0nh
        • 14 Years
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        Even my D ??

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        1. Declan
          • 15 Years
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          😆

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          1. r0nh
            • 14 Years
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            I will take that as a no then 🙁

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      2. JK - Cønt ⭐
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
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        ^this^

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    2. potatoace
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      • 14 Years
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      Vorderman disagrees.

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  7. Sarin
    • 11 Years
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    Looking at this match, I think Dutch will devastate Mexico

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  8. Zombie
    • 12 Years
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    So Fernandinho done...4 points. What a punt :angry:

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  9. Ghost Ship
    • 15 Years
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    Scolari bringing on Jo to show Brazilian public he doesn't have many options. Smart PR.

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    1. Prime
      • 12 Years
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      Makes me wonder what ever happened to Pato

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      1. bazrah99
        • 16 Years
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        Surely, anything is better than Fred and Jo?

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      2. Ghost Ship
        • 15 Years
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        Injuries and women apparently.

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  10. A Defender's Nightmare
    • 13 Years
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    I take it Fernandinho has even less points that Gustavo atm.?

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  11. Jimmers
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    • 15 Years
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    Even Neymar seems to have disappeared

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  12. The Bandit
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    IF Brazil lose they can't blame the officials, it will be because most of them are a bit shit. And they didn't wear blue shorts.

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    1. Jafooli
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      Yeah what's with the white shorts. That's just wrong.

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      1. Shels
        • 11 Years
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        HDTV has issues with colors

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        1. Shels
          • 11 Years
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          must be raceist

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          1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
            • 14 Years
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            One E too many for you

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    2. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
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      and they got a dodgy peno v Croatia

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  13. NERONALDO
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    I will play fantasy Championship on Russian site. I need help. Thera are many sites with tips for FPL. Do you know site like FFS for Npower Championship?

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    1. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
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      I like some Russian sites too. Nothing to do with FPL though 😳

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      1. NERONALDO
        • 13 Years
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        Which sites for example?

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        1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
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          😆

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  14. Bøwstring The Carp
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    Could well be a red card in the last few minutes here

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    1. Jafooli
      • 13 Years
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      Jo for crimes against football.

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  15. SneakyPete
    • 14 Years
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    Mcshite counts only 90 minutes or 120 if it goes into extra time ?

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    1. Shels
      • 11 Years
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      120

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      1. SneakyPete
        • 14 Years
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        thanks not gonna go though. Brazil will get pen

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  16. Ghost Ship
    • 15 Years
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    Is anyone going to keep a clean sheet in last 16?

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    1. Shels
      • 11 Years
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      germany, maybe greece

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      1. Kostja
        • 14 Years
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        costa rica has a shot too, columbia has a shot too with no suarez

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    2. Zep
      • 15 Years
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      Germany & Costa Rica IMO...

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    3. Konig Luther
      • 13 Years
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      Germany, Costa Rica, maybe Netherlands

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    4. Jafooli
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Also France?

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      1. Shels
        • 11 Years
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        nigeria started off poor but they have gotten better, have great attack and solid CM's, france not tested yet and let in two v switzer

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    5. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
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      All my defenders will...

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  17. VougieDipond
    • 13 Years
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    Fred is the Danny Welbeck of Brazil trending on twitter. bit harsh on Fred that

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    1. crystalpalaceRus
      • 13 Years
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      so is Sideshow Bob lol

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    2. Fresco
      • 15 Years
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      then Jo must be the Emile Heskey 😆

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  18. Jafooli
    • 13 Years
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    McNeymar close......

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  19. Alan The Llama
    • 16 Years
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    Chile dropping very deep.

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  20. Shels
    • 11 Years
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    skweekey bum time

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  21. N00B
    • 11 Years
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    Is anyone made a documentent like this for this round ? https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1AW8IyNg63LGHC_Y1h0910gvlrf7ij5bhY91CkcUz6_E/edit#gid=0

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  22. SneakyPete
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Pen coming for Brazil or a lucky goal

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  23. Jafooli
    • 13 Years
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    Bravo, bravo.....

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  24. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Extra time would be great, less time between games 😎

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    1. Kostja
      • 14 Years
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      +5

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    2. Jafooli
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      This....

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    3. iCon
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Haha, was thinking the exact same thing!

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  25. Bøwstring The Carp
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    So who will be first choice at Barcelona next season?

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    1. Tomlette Greggs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      think they'll start with Bravo

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

      Suarez

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  26. Fifa las vegas
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    😯 Who are you and what have you done with Hulk?!?

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  27. Malcolm Tucker for England …
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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    Well done

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  28. Fresco
    • 15 Years
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    bravo, Bravo! What a save!!

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

    We did the correct scores for the WC at work.

    I am 6 points off the top (3 points for a correct score).

    I am thinking most would have went for a Brazil win.

    Pure shitting myself here.

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    1. Declan
      • 15 Years
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      U said draw?

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      1. r0nh
        • 14 Years
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        1-1 draw

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        1. Evs
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          • 16 Years
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          Clever Teddy 🙂

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          1. r0nh
            • 14 Years
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            Dont jinx me!!!

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        2. Evs
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          Is it only for the 90mins?

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          1. r0nh
            • 14 Years
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            Yes!

            Brazil can win in extra time if they want.

            I will allow that.

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