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. Ben Mee Over A Table
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    Zuniga looking the most dangerous player on the park.

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    1. Ben Mee Over A Table
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      Damn delayed 'live' stream.

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  2. Heydudes13
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    This man is absolutely unbelievable.

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  3. SGTMacaroni
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    Is this a dream?

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  4. Sheep
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    That goal just won me a lot of money.

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    1. 4vets
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      Good grief! Love the goal first!

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      1. Sheep
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        I did and am. Magnified it's beauty.

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        1. 4vets
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          Understood 🙂

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  5. Poseidon. Not arrogant, jus…
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    Wow

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  6. funny money
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    wow

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  7. Bubz
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    MARRY ME JAMES

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    1. Camp No No
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      Just had a word with James, and he said he would, had you captained him. He seemed pretty offended by your lack of trust in him, don't try to call him anytime soon.

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  8. LewanGOALski
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    Yepes assist?

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    1. Camp No No
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      Aguilar, thinks I.

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    2. Notorious
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      Aguilar.

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  9. Tuchap - Lurker
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    WHAT A GOAL!

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  10. Woy of the Wovers
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    I've forgotten the Cahill goal.

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  11. funny money
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    i was just thinking he was looking shit lol

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  12. r0nh
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    Who got the assist?

    I dont have JRod 🙁

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    1. Bubz
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      😯

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    2. Bøwstring The Carp
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      LOL

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    3. PKB
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      😆

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  13. Konig Luther
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    amazing... will be the player of tournament

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  14. tw
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    Golazo!!! Goal of the tournament so far?

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    1. Jimmers
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      ...by the player of the tournament so far

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    2. Fifa las vegas
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      Has to be up there anyway!

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  15. Prime
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    Radamel who?

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    1. Fifa las vegas
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      Falcao

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      1. Prime
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        Was supposed to be the big guy for Colombia but haven't missed him even a bit.

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  16. PKB
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    In love with this guy!! Hames!

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    1. Nomar
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      He's a bit special isn't he!

      Glad I followed FFS advice and got him from day one.

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  17. shazzaaam
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    J effin Rod

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  18. Notorious
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    This boy is an absolute beast!

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  19. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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    Captain No. 2. That is all! 😎

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  20. LewanGOALski
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    bring him to the EPL!

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    1. Fifa las vegas
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      This, would be straight in my team....

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  21. Pilleri
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    JRod, my captain!

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  22. The Bandit
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    Andy Townsend

    "That's very difficult, not easy to do" 😆

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    1. Nomar
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      He speaketh truth.

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  23. The Missing Link
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    Step 1 of my 200/1 accumulator 😀

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    1. Zombie
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      Tell me you have him

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  24. palace ash
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    BEST WORLD CUP GOAL EVER imo

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    1. The Mighty Slovenian
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      Surely you mean best World Cup 2014 ever 😉

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    2. Oflow
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      How many World Cup goals have you seen?

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  25. Optimus.
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    Tony Yeboah would have been proud of that one

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    1. the axolotl
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      That was awesome in the proper sense of the word

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    2. Jimmers
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      ah Tony Yeboah - his goals against Liverpool and Wimbledon are great memories

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  26. VougieDipond
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    Mr Abramovich needs to get on the phone. This boy is wasted in front of 3000 people in the French league

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    1. Nomar
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      This ^^^^^^^^^^^^

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    2. Louis
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      James is not interested in money

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      1. Camp No No
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        😀

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    3. Camp No No
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      Wait for Monaco to beat Chelsea in CL. 😀

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  27. Sif
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    Points and money 🙂

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  28. PKB
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    Pity he plays for Monaco. Come to the PL

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    1. Nomar
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      He won't be playing for Monaco next season and Monaco are going to be very rich in a few weeks time.

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      1. Camp No No
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        Monaco are already very very rich and it will be very difficult to get him out of there before summer 2015.

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      2. Louis
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        He will not leave Monaco.

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  29. Pilleri
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    Excellent top 16 games! Magnificent!

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  30. Sid07
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    Stunner

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    1. Fifa las vegas
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      Stunner, absolute stunner! 🙂

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