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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. crystalpalaceRus
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Id like Palace to sign Medel...

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

    Medel deserves a medal 😉

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  3. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    How many points has neymar got now?

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    1. De_Roiste
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      5

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    2. Billy Gilmore
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      5

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    3. VougieDipond
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      not enough (5)

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    4. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Ta.... That will do

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  4. Billy Gilmore
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Ramires is such a hack.

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  5. De_Roiste
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Ramires. What a cunning stunt.

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  6. Fantastik
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    How many points for Sanchez now?

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  7. crystalpalaceRus
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    is Karnezis injured

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    1. De_Roiste
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Should be fit to play.

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    2. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Think he is ok now

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  8. JT's Dog
      11 years, 5 months ago

      I have a total of 4 points from Fred and Jo so far

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      1. Declan
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Not too shabby

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        1. JT's Dog
            11 years, 5 months ago

            Didn't waste captain on either though
            I ain't stupid

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            1. Declan
              • 15 Years
              11 years, 5 months ago

              Never doubted you for a minute

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

          Why would you pick either?

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          1. JT's Dog
              11 years, 5 months ago

              What, they are both Brazilian forwards why not

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              1. De_Roiste
                • 14 Years
                11 years, 5 months ago

                They are both quote cramp to be fair, and subs for each other.

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                1. De_Roiste
                  • 14 Years
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                  Quite crap*

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                  1. JT's Dog
                      11 years, 5 months ago

                      Tell me that now

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            • Jafooli
              • 13 Years
              11 years, 5 months ago

              You caught one 😛

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              1. JT's Dog
                  11 years, 5 months ago

                  He is still wriggling

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

                    Get the net out....

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                  2. Declan
                    • 15 Years
                    11 years, 5 months ago

                    Come on Chile!

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            • sre10
              • 11 Years
              11 years, 5 months ago

              McD Gustavo points???

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              1. The Missing Link
                • 12 Years
                11 years, 5 months ago

                Must be around 10

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              2. Dr Ennet
                • 14 Years
                11 years, 5 months ago

                3 😀 and I have him 😀

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                1. Dr Ennet
                  • 14 Years
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                  Sorry he just got another point so he is on 4 pts now...

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                2. The Missing Link
                  • 12 Years
                  11 years, 5 months ago

                  You kidding 😀

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                  1. Dr Ennet
                    • 14 Years
                    11 years, 5 months ago

                    Ha ha I wish I was... Believe me... 😀

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                    1. The Missing Link
                      • 12 Years
                      11 years, 5 months ago

                      The cdm theory isnt working so far 😀

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                      1. Dr Ennet
                        • 14 Years
                        11 years, 5 months ago

                        Not at all mate... 😀

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            • Ben Mee Over A Table
              • 13 Years
              11 years, 5 months ago

              Come on Alexis, time for the game winner!

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            • JT's Dog
                11 years, 5 months ago

                Luiz going crazy about someone else taking wild pot shot from 40 yards 😆

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              • Jafooli
                • 13 Years
                11 years, 5 months ago

                Oh no, this is going to penos 😮

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                1. De_Roiste
                  • 14 Years
                  11 years, 5 months ago

                  Yep. And I reckon Brazil will win on penos. Chile look knackered.

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              • elkunaguero
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 14 Years
                11 years, 5 months ago

                how many points for Oscar?

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                1. crystalpalaceRus
                  • 13 Years
                  11 years, 5 months ago

                  6

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                2. Declan
                  • 15 Years
                  11 years, 5 months ago

                  6, i think

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              • crystalpalaceRus
                • 13 Years
                11 years, 5 months ago

                Neymar will score the winner its inevitable

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                1. Corkyote FFS CWC Champion 2…
                  • 13 Years
                  11 years, 5 months ago

                  This

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              • Studgie G
                • 14 Years
                11 years, 5 months ago

                Neymar goal please if not Chile on pens

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              • sre10
                • 11 Years
                11 years, 5 months ago

                Changed Gustavo with Fernandinho,oops I mean Failnandinho 😀

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                1. The Missing Link
                  • 12 Years
                  11 years, 5 months ago

                  Same im not happy 🙁

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                  1. The Missing Link
                    • 12 Years
                    11 years, 5 months ago

                    Well hes on 4 apparently 😀

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                2. Dr Ennet
                  • 14 Years
                  11 years, 5 months ago

                  He is still outscoring Gustavo if he received more than 4 pts mate... 😀

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              • Jafooli
                • 13 Years
                11 years, 5 months ago

                David Luiz looks suck an awkward footballer. Unpleasant on the eye.

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

                  *such

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                  1. Billy Gilmore
                    • 13 Years
                    11 years, 5 months ago

                    Suck works too.

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              • Billy Gilmore
                • 13 Years
                11 years, 5 months ago

                Diaz's shot has just landed in Chile.

                http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NtCSTLbUUmE

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              • potatoace
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 14 Years
                11 years, 5 months ago

                Brazil must be shting it , if this goes to penalties.

                step up Jo, Hulk, Willian.

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                1. De_Roiste
                  • 14 Years
                  11 years, 5 months ago

                  Neymar, William, luiz, Alves and Silva

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              • Yome
                • 14 Years
                11 years, 5 months ago

                I wouldn't like to be Brazilian now...

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              • Jafooli
                • 13 Years
                11 years, 5 months ago

                Neymar just got flattened.

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              • Corkyote FFS CWC Champion 2…
                • 13 Years
                11 years, 5 months ago

                Brazil have a great record in shoot outs I believe...

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                1. Billy Gilmore
                  • 13 Years
                  11 years, 5 months ago

                  They usually have a good squad too.

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                  1. Corkyote FFS CWC Champion 2…
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                    11 years, 5 months ago

                    Lol

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

                    😛

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              • VougieDipond
                • 13 Years
                11 years, 5 months ago

                Fernandinho has scored more points than neymar lol

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              • AppleDunk
                • 12 Years
                11 years, 5 months ago

                I can't tell Willian and Marcelo apart.

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              • crystalpalaceRus
                • 13 Years
                11 years, 5 months ago

                OH MY GOD

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              • Jafooli
                • 13 Years
                11 years, 5 months ago

                Crossbar 😯

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              • Piggs Boson
                • 14 Years
                11 years, 5 months ago

                😯

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              • JK - Cønt ⭐
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 14 Years
                11 years, 5 months ago

                There would have absolute SCENES there

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              • Zep
                • 15 Years
                11 years, 5 months ago

                OMFG!

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              • Back to Back Ballacks
                • 15 Years
                11 years, 5 months ago

                WOWSERS

                CMON CHILE

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