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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. MJ6987
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Brazil will not be denied their destiny!

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

      Colombia will have something to say about that.

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

    A Crossbar and a post deny Chile win 🙁

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

      Off target shot and three peno misses actually

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

    Tyranosuarez Rex
    http://i.imgur.com/RNIz6Sk.jpg

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

      Best one yet 😆

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

    Massive respect to Chile. Brilliant team. I have enjoyed watching them play this WC!!

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

      Absolutely

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

      +1

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  5. Fantasy Football Friend!
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Do you get points for scoring in shootouts on FOX?

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    1. Konig Luther
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      no

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

    On the plus side, we get to see Fred again 😎

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

      Party pooper

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

    that's a very ordinary Brazil team.

    I hope Colombia put them in their place, after they smash Uruguay tonight.

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

    Right, that's over...team sheets for next game? 🙂

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  9. King H
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Well Played Chile !!
    Nuff Respect

    Best game of the tournament so far

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

    And now we have another match to watch!

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    1. Ginkapo FPL
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      In an hours time!

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

      Hope they're all as exciting as this one has been! 😀
      Feck fantasy, that was brilliant!

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

        reported

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

    Ah shit! Well wanted Chile to win that.

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  12. Zasa
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Undeserved win for the Brazilians. They can keep their egos held high & lose to Colombia. Worst Brazil I've seen in years, Sanchez showed up Neymar.

    Unlucky,tsk tsk.

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

    JRod time.

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  14. Jimmers
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Chile hold your heads high.

    Howard Webb hold your head high.

    Brazil showing great sportsmanship after the game consoling the Chileans, Not a great team though - Colombia to beat them

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

    Webb lives another day and the Police can chill. For now

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

      😀

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  16. King H
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    My rival has went for Gotze instead of JRod ..
    C'mon JRod make me proud plssssss

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

    JRod(c)

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

      Oh yes

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  18. Poseidon. Not arrogant, jus…
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    That's going to have taken a fair bit out of Brazil ahead of facing a Colombia side that are also likely to press them all over the place.

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  19. VougieDipond
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    11 years, 5 months ago

    Well that was breathtaking. wonderful stuff. long may it continue

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

    Cavani(C)

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

    No lineups yet?

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

    Neymar fail, should've went for Robben 😉

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    1. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
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      11 years, 5 months ago

      Agreed or Rvp glad went with 4 big forwards now though

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

    Colombia: Ospina, Zuñiga, Yepes, Zapata, Armero, Sanchez, Aguilar, Cuadrado, James, Teilofilo y Jackson Martinez

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

      Hamezzz

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

      Teilofilo is Gutierrez?

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

        yes

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      2. teddy.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        yep

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  24. 7shadesofsmoke
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Fox has no auto-subs?

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

      Hopefully will be sorted shortly.

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      1. 7shadesofsmoke
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        sweet. I got 10 points chilling on the bench!

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  25. Jebus Saves
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Superb game.

    Bravo!

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

    Cesar MOTM and will get 3 bps in fox.

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

    I get that people wanted Chile to win but it really would have been a disaster for the tournament.

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    1. MITHRRANDIRR
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Brazil deserved to win.Chile played out for PKs for last 30 mins. Chile for all their running showed not enough attacking.

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    2. Saniul
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Yes, and for the fans out of whose tax money the WC has been made.

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  28. MITHRRANDIRR
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Now for Uruguay to put another backs-to-the-wall performance and knock colombia out.Don't give Colombia space to counter they'll stagnate.

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

    v

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

      apologies

      URU LINE-UP: Muslera, Godin (c), Pereira, Rodriguez, Forlan, Gimenez, Pereira, Arevalo, Gonzalez, Cavani, Caceres

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

    URU LINE-UP: Muslera, Godin (c), Pereira, Rodriguez, Forlan, Gimenez, Pereira, Arevalo, Gonzalez, Cavani, Caceres

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

      Cavaniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!

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    2. LOCO ABREU
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      no lodeiro, alvaro pereira/maxi pereira in mid or 5-3-2

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

        think it's a 5-3-2

        Caceres, Godin, Gimenez central defenders?

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    3. BantamPhil
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Gimenez, check

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    4. Poseidon. Not arrogant, jus…
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Da fuq. No Suarez?!

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