Fantasy World Cup Live Match Chat Day 13
When Group C kicks off we are in for a treat with the Uruguay vs Italy game. Uruguay finds themselves in a must win situation, whereas Italy will be happy with a point to advance. Let’s see if Luis Suarez can produce magic against real defenders or if the most interesting man in the world Pirlo will even break a sweat. Considering the teams this promises to be an absolute can’t miss game.
In the other Group C match up we have the eliminated Costa Rica…sorry I meant England vs the surprising “Pura Vida” squad. One suspects that even the mothers and girlfriends (or boyfriends) of the players will be glued to the screen watching the other group game. So unless you are a die-hard 3 Lions follower (my respects) please don’t bother and yes this is an intervention. Step away from those who have hurt you over and over and over again.
In Group D we see Colombia vs Japan take place in a must win game for the Asian Country/Island/Island-Nation or whatever you prefer to categorize them as. Surely we will see the Japanese go in Kamikaze style looking for a goal differential that gives them a small chance of advancing. Colombia is expected, but not guaranteed to make a substantial amount of subs which will help them be fresh for the second round.
Greece vs Cote D’Ivoire sees the African nation looking for a win to secure their safe passage, even though a tie is likely to get them by also. Greece on the other hand need to win and get some help from the Colombians. If you think watching Greece defend is boring than we are in for a treat. Nothing like watching a team with no ideas going forward desperate to score.
Josh721
Man, it was quiet on here today (yesterday). Maybe this story will get a discussion going. It was a very interesting read.
http://www.espnfc.com/team/england/448/blog/post/1902808/england-have-always-failed-in-international-football
Cookie
Morning Josh, good article that – don’t know why we expect so much/anything really – we have no right to.
So those who capo’d Neymar fly up the leagues – and those who didn’t have some work to do. What will today bring I wonder!
Simms92
Neymar captain has propelled me to the top 3 ha!
Cookie
Happy Days Simms – don’t **** it up now !!
Simms92
That’s almost guaranteed, luck only gets you so far!
SwissChocks
Amazing. Keep it up.
Josh721
Yeah 1966 was a long time ago haha. You should be more like us and be happy to just get out of the group stage!
And yep, that Neymar definitely helped! Vargas was kind of a letdown though. Juanfran did a lot better than expected haha plays only one game, gets me a nice 13 points from a clean sheet, an assist, and plenty of recoveries.
Cookie
great points there Josho. I had Fred. Enough said.
TheDreamers
England with 9 changes. Only Cahill and Sturridge retain places.
Anti Top Four
I proudly thought I had ingeniously captained Alba and would silently grin while hoping someone would take notice and applaud such a punt after Neymar blanked…
Simms92
How did that work out for you? 😉
Anti Top Four
Alba scored the same as Neymar. My plan was ro take a punt on Alba and, shoukd he score 10+, keep it on him…if not, put it on Neymar and so forth…
Cookie
nice skills ATF, shame Neymar wasn’t listening!!
How are you mate?
Anti Top Four
All is well…the usual end of year burn out, overwhelmed, etc. Some staffing issues, report writung and then off to Indo with the hottie & giant ankle biters…and you?
photek
I took a similar punt on Ramos, hoping he might pop up with a goal or an assist, he ended up with 9 pts so i moved the armband onto Neymar.
photek
Morning all,
At this early stage in the GW there’s been some movement in POTTY A, NiN jumps up from 4th to 2nd, HL goes from 1st to 4th while my Hugstars moved from 2nd to hit the top. TinkerManU still holding firm and in the mix.
It’s still very tight and with 4 more games today I can see more changes coming. GL to all, this one is going down to the wire.
POTTY A
1. Hugstars 262
2. Ninja9iN 259
3. TinkerManU 246
4. HHHHHHHannibal 230
5. Mozzy86 188
NIN
70 points from 5 players for my lot. I’ll take that!!
photek
nice shooting Nin, i knew you was having a good one, jumping from 4th to 2nd. Hard to judge everyones scores tho as i’m sure some will still have their captains to play.
NIN
Yup. Jordi Alba finally came good for me. It’s going to the wire in our group.
NIN
Morning. Quick question folks, stick with Cillessen (8) or switch to Karnezis vs Ivory Coast? It’s a very close call i think. Cheers.
NIN
Should have mentioned that i have Manolas too.
Simms92
I have those 3 players, I’m keeping Cillessen and playing Manolas to cover both bases.
photek
I also have those 3 Nin, i thought about swapping keepers too, as you say its a close one to call.
NIN
Cheers. Think i’ll wait until the line ups are out to make a decision.
Milk and Busquets
Hey NIN, also thinking about Karnezis.. I’ve got Itandje at 7 points.. I’ve no Greek defender so its one keeper or the other.. The Greek shot stopper has done me well lately..
NIN
Hey Milky. Yeah Karnezis done a great job in round 2 but Ivory Coast are much better than japan so not really sure what to do.
Milk and Busquets
Yeah NIN, but Cote D’Ivoire do like their shots.. so the Greek could earn the same amount of save points, and not concede as many goals?! Oh the sweet confusion!
NIN
Fair point. I think it’ll be a last minute decision.
Milk and Busquets
This is the same problem I had last season in the EPL: I start off so well then start overthinking everything and fail. Haha. Rank of 599 at the moment, and I bet I’m gonna screw it up! lol
Cookie
without doubt :hippo:
Milk and Busquets
Ah Cookie, good sir, how are you?
Cookie
good thanks mate – how is the Republic of South Africa this lunchtime?
Milk and Busquets
Ever so good, rather cold but other than that its just peachy!