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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. Saniul
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    MOTM Cesar. Deserved.
    And to think he is QPR's third choice keeper 😯

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    1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
      • 14 Years
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      Can't even get in the Toronto team either

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      1. Saniul
        • 12 Years
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        Haha, he is still a class keeper.

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  2. Fifa las vegas
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    D. Ospina, M. Yepes, C. Zapata, P. Armero, A. Aguilar, C. Zúñiga, Sánchez, J. Cuadrado, J.Rodríguez, T. Gutiérrez, J. Martínez

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    1. Fifa las vegas
      • 13 Years
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      JRod 😎

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    2. Fifa las vegas
      • 13 Years
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      Fring beat me to it 🙁

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  3. The Bandit
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    Chile gone but hey, we still got Chiles 😀

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    1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
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      😀

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  4. Colonel Shoe 肝池
    • 14 Years
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    Swap neymar captain to jrod?

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    1. crystalpalaceRus
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      lol

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    2. NATSTER
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      why? 😉

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    3. Fresco
      • 15 Years
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      no, stick

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    4. 7shadesofsmoke
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      dunno mate, five is a pretty weighty score

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    5. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 14 Years
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      Cheers

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  5. Saniul
    • 12 Years
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    Zapata, Yepes, Cuadrado, Rodriguez from this game. Any one with more?

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    1. crystalpalaceRus
      • 13 Years
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      Just Jrod for me

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  6. shazzaaam
    • 11 Years
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    points d.luiz neymar gustavo sanchez aranguiz?

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    1. Reedy
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      Gustavo 5pts
      Aranguiz 6pts

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    2. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
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      6 for Aranguiz

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    3. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
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      Neymar 5

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    4. Beautiful Game
      • 13 Years
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      luiz 13

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    5. bitm2007
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      • 11 Years
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      T.Silva 15

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  7. tm245
    • 14 Years
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    Any other Luiz owners?

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    1. Saniul
      • 12 Years
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      He got 12?

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    2. BantamPhil
      • 12 Years
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      Only in PlayOn, how many points in McD's?

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    3. tm245
      • 14 Years
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      Just saw it at 13. Good start after I skipped Neymar.

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  8. 7shadesofsmoke
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    Anyone go without Neymar?

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    1. Declan
      • 15 Years
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      o/

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    2. Reedy
      • 15 Years
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      o/

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    3. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
      • 14 Years
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      0/

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    4. Fifa las vegas
      • 13 Years
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      Unfortunately not 🙁

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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        • 16 Years
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        I have him - and I am delighted!.

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    5. Pratik
      • 16 Years
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      Yup, I did too.....Was very unsure about how this match would go, so took no player from this match invoved

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    6. 7shadesofsmoke
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      well played. Think that was a big gamble so hats off to ya.

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    7. The Sarjeant
      • 12 Years
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      Me!

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    8. Ben Mee Over A Table
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      o/

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    9. shazzaaam
      • 11 Years
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      o/

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  9. Keno
    • 11 Years
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    Who should I captain J Rod or Cuadrado? Also, how many points did Luiz finish on in McDonalds?

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  10. clairey
    • 12 Years
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    To captain JRod or Cuadrado? 🙂

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    1. shazzaaam
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      I've gone with J.Rod

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    2. Rex Lapis
      • 11 Years
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      JRod

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  11. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    I am made up!!! 🙂

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

    I really do feel for Chile. Didn't deserve to get knocked out. Played some amazing football.

    Brazil have been average in my eyes, whilst Chile have impressed me. So so close for them.

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    1. Pratik
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      I think Brazil were the superior team, but considering expectations, them didn't seem convincing. They should still be able to defeat Columbia/Uruguay, and easily reach the semi finals.

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

        Colombia has been quite good. Really looking forward to see Brazil play them

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    2. Reedy
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      Sad to see them go out. Great effort, great game.

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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        • 16 Years
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        I am delighted. I thought that Chile were a cheating shower of shit.

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

      I couldn't stop laughing by just reading the link 😀 "larry swarez"! 🙂

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    2. r0nh
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      🙂

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  13. pundit of punts
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    Non Neymar owners. 😎

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    1. Pratik
      • 16 Years
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      😎

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

      Neymar out, messi in 😎

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    3. shazzaaam
      • 11 Years
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      😎

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    4. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      • 16 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Neymar owners. 😎

      😛 😛 😛

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    5. tm245
      • 14 Years
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      Luiz ftw.

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        +42.

        I have totally changed my mind about this boy! 🙂

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        1. tm245
          • 14 Years
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          Agreed. He fits with his country much more than his club. Was surprised to read so little talk of him round these parts for McDonalds, though he is pricey.

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          1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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            • 16 Years
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            He will have learned so much from all this!

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

      So disappointed 🙁 should've seen it coming. I'll be fuming if Robben scores 😥

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

    Any chance of a Cesar reprieve at QPR?

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

      He was third choice last season. Seems unlikely.

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  15. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    I have five captains. Now, to number two! 🙂

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

      I probably have 8 but I don't feel like rolling over to van Buyten 😀

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
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        I mean the real deal. 😉

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      2. Pratik
        • 16 Years
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        🙂

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    2. tm245
      • 14 Years
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      Same here, though Captain America will be my sixth just in case.

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

      😀 cold map

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      1. Ben Mee Over A Table
        • 13 Years
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        I'll say.

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

      Miserable that is

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

    Amazing piece of football.

    ...not for my McD's team - Vargas and Neymar 🙁

    Though I hope my 3 Colombians will make it up for me now!

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Who cares about Fantasy? Celebrate the real Life!

      Easy come, easy go ... Mama ... ! 😀

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      1. In Like Flynn.
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Appropriate for Armed Forces Day Doosra. 🙂

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          Hahaha! 😉

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  17. Beautiful Game
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    So the goal's been officially awarded to Luiz right?

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Right!

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    2. tm245
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      He has it in McDonalds.

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

    Zapata, Cuadrado and J.Rod (c) let's do this 😎

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Does Zapata have a moustache? 😀

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

        Hehe, I don't care if he has no body hair whatsoever once he puts in a good game 🙂

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    2. LewanGOALski
      • 14 Years
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      same 3 here 😎

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  19. BantamPhil
    • 12 Years
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    Glad I went with four big forwards now!

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      • 16 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      +42! 🙂

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    2. The Sarjeant
      • 12 Years
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      I went with four bug forwards...and no one from that match.

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  20. System builder
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Neymar's score in McD game for this round please
    Hope its just 5 or 6..

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    1. LewanGOALski
      • 14 Years
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      5

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  21. The Sarjeant
    • 12 Years
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    I'm now supporting Colombia 100%! GWAAAAARN!

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      ABB, eh??? 😛

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      1. The Sarjeant
        • 12 Years
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        ABB? What's that lol?

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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          • 16 Years
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          Anyone but Brazil.

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          1. The Sarjeant
            • 12 Years
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            Ah yeah haha! Really don't want Brazil to win. But if Colombia weren't facing Brazil. I'd still be backing them.

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    2. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
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      I fear for this game. Uruguay will reduce it to a game of attrition, niggling little fouls etc...

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
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        Another Chile, in other words.

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      2. Jafooli
        • 13 Years
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        Try and chew out a win.......

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
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          Easy, there. Down, boy! 😉

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  22. Lucas Leiva
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    For anybody that cares...

    @FIFAcom
    The @BudweiserFC #ManoftheMatch for #BRACHI is @CBF_Futebol's JULIO CESAR #BRA - http://fifa.to/1sG3KHE

    ---

    Was always going to go to the goalkeeper of whichever team won the shootout.

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    1. Ben Mee Over A Table
      • 13 Years
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      Top of the page. Thanks anyway 🙂

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  23. pundit of punts
    • 12 Years
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    Those who went with only 3 big strikers must be shitting themselves now. 😆

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    1. r0nh
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      RVP, Messi & Benzema 😎

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      1. Ben Mee Over A Table
        • 13 Years
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        Sanchez, Messi and Benzema here 😎

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    2. Ben Mee Over A Table
      • 13 Years
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      Unless those 3 strikers didn't include Neymar.

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    3. Declan
      • 15 Years
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      Cavani, RVP, Muller, Messi FTW

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    4. Reedy
      • 15 Years
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      Why? I only have 1.

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    5. Jebus Saves
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
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      I've gone 5 German defenders.

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  24. Zasa
    • 11 Years
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    10 for Sanchez here, anyone know how Vidal scored?

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    1. Fray Bentos
      • 16 Years
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      4

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  25. The Sarjeant
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    Doosra, like my new name? 😉

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  26. X T I A N
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    Where's this Messain10 in McD's first place come from, his score seems to keep going up for no reason...

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    1. Saniul
      • 12 Years
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      Admin. 😉

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  27. Fifa las vegas
    • 13 Years
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    I'm afraid to look at neymars score in Mirror 🙁

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  28. FPL Touches
    • 14 Years
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    All 3 pundits fighting to get the last word in 🙂

    As per Hansen nicks it :lol;

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