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. crystalpalaceRus
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    if that had gone in...

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

    What a first 'Round of 16' game. I'm exhausted.

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  3. Corkyote FFS CWC Champion 2…
    • 13 Years
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    Stadium went silent when that hit the bar... 😯

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  4. Louis
    • 13 Years
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    PENALTIES!!

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    1. MJ6987
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      SCENES!

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  5. LewanGOALski
    • 14 Years
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    Here you have your penalties, Brazil

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

    C'mon CHILEEEEE!

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  8. Jafooli
    • 13 Years
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    Bet they wish they still had Fred.

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    1. De_Roiste
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      I wouldn't let Jo take one anyway.

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    2. Corkyote FFS CWC Champion 2…
      • 13 Years
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      Betfred 😉

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  9. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
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    Brazil 2-1 in their history of penalty shoot outs at WC

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    1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
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      Missed all 4 in their last shoot out in South American tournament

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      1. Ben Mee Over A Table
        • 13 Years
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        HAHA really?

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        1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
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          Yep...

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        2. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
          • 14 Years
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          100%

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    2. Az
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      • 16 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      What about chile?

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      1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
        • 14 Years
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        Never been to ET never mind penalties

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  10. Studgie G
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    Chile have this i reckon way too much pressure for Brazil

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    1. MJ6987
      • 15 Years
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      Yeah, you could be right

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      1. Studgie G
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        normally I would go Brazil but this squad is poor,also poorly picked if they picked half the players they left out I think they would do better but scolari has alot of pets

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  11. pundit of punts
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    Lol @ those who Loled @ those who predicted that it'll be a tight cagey game. 😆

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    1. Give The Todd Some Love
      • 14 Years
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      😯

      Who said that?

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  12. MJ6987
    • 15 Years
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    Who's on Brazil pens?

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    1. Fresco
      • 15 Years
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      Neymar, Ramires, Alves, Willian, Hulk maybe

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      1. MJ6987
        • 15 Years
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        Remember Luiz taking a pen (and missing)

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      2. Saniul
        • 12 Years
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        Luiz, surely?

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    2. LOCO ABREU
      • 13 Years
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      marcelo second or third i think after neymar

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  13. The Bandit
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    Great stuff, by the time this is done only 1 hour to next game 😎

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  14. Djerbil
    • 14 Years
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    Neymar to miss his penalty here

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    1. Jafooli
      • 13 Years
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      😯 meltdown

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  15. Bubz
    • 12 Years
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    I'm nervous

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  16. Blue Lion
    • 12 Years
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    Chile deserve to win.

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    1. Jafooli
      • 13 Years
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      Neither team deserve to loose.

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

      Silva will egg that ball if he sits on it

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    • Saniul
      • 12 Years
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      Is it a good thing or a bad thing that you've never been in a penalty shooutout before?

      I think Chile, nothing to lose.

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    • Give The Todd Some Love
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Come on Brazil

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    • Djerbil
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      David Luiz to take a penalty

      Warning issued in Mars

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

        😆 vvvv

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    • Smarty Pants
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Game over... No more recovered balls, blocked shots, or deliveries into penalty area...
      Is there any reason to watch the shootouts?

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      1. Jafooli
        • 13 Years
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        😛

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      2. Give The Todd Some Love
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Nah

        The Cube: Celebrity Special is on

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    • Jafooli
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      David Luiz to sky rocket his. Row ZZZ

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    • Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Neymar fail Aranguiz fail oh well onwards and upwards

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

      keepers must love these shoot outs, they can only be heroes, never villains 🙂

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

      oh oh, Cesar is cracking up.

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    • crystalpalaceRus
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      neymar will miss his penalty its inevitable

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    • Gnu
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      • 16 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      What players have scored well in McFubar game?

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

        defenders

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    • Ben Mee Over A Table
      • 13 Years
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      Where's Demi with the penalty shootout starting lineup?

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    • Tony Yeboah
      • 12 Years
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      david luiz pen should be fun

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      1. Fresco
        • 15 Years
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        he'll score with ease

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      2. Declan
        • 15 Years
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        Row Z

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    • JT's Dog
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Alan shearer should try walking to electric chair and see how long that walk feels
        Twat

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        1. Gnu
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          I did that once, hated it, felt like an etenity!

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          1. Gnu
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
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            ... and I was innocent!

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        2. VougieDipond
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          11 years, 5 months ago

          lol Alan shearer is up there with the best pen takers ever imo. Along with Van Nistelrooy

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