Fantasy World Cup Live Match Chat Last 16, Day 4
Welcome to the last 16 of the World cup – or the round of 16 as some choose to call it, or the first knockout stage. In fact, call it what you want – either way, it’s sudden death time – lose and you go home, outta here, offski and this will likely mean that your coach resigns or gets the chop or in England’s case receives a pat on the back and a “bad luck old chap”.
The final day of the round sees the Argies back on display as they attempt to neutralise the Swiss – that shouldn’t be tricky. However, with the likes of di Maria and Higuain quiet so far and Aguero injured (obviously), it’s been down to little Leo to carry the Argies through the group. Easy then, mark Messi out the game and you’ll be fine – how many times have we heard that before?! Switzerland’s only chance of course is if Shaqiri turns on the style and his hat-trick vs Honduras will leave him feeling on top of his game.
The round is concluded as Belgium take on the US of A. Could be a tough one to call this as Belgium have hardly set the tournament on fire as yet, while the Yanks have surprised many with their courage and adventure. Klinsmann of course, has been here before and knows what it takes to get through this stage of the tournament and there’ll surely be cries of “Mashed potato” and “You’re the man” if awesome talisman Dempsey can lead America through to the quarters, or quarter finals, or last 8, or the round of 8…..we’ve gone full circle here.
Bigpopz
Did Scotland make it to France 98….?
Craig Brown….maybe
alec_k
They were opening game vs Brazil I think
alec_k
Yep lost 2-1, 1-1 vs Norway the tonked 3-0 by the mighty Morroco, pretty similar to England’s recent showing
Calvin Clyne
Yep, John Collins penalty.
elleffcee (ex champ with a potty prize)
All 5 there boys. :thumbup:
Bigpopz
Mick Mccarthy…
Republic of Irland …..
Bigpopz
Am I the only one playing…… Gosh..!
inittowinit
Well you got the 5 anyway!
Jeet T4
Report: Robin van Persie leaves Netherlands training with thigh injury
Robin van Persie has reportedly suffered an injury scare ahead of the Netherlandss World Cup quarter-final after leaving training with his thigh strapped.
Bigpopz
Ok here’s a nice easy one for y’all ….
Five members of Spain’s 2014 World Cup squad went into the tournament having won 100 or more caps. Name them.
inittowinit
Iker
Ramos
Xavi
Iniesta
Villa
?
Calvin Clyne
Casillas, Xavi, Ramos, Alonso, Iniesta (have my doubts about Iniesta though)
elleffcee (ex champ with a potty prize)
Fernando.
Bigpopz
Too easy…
All ticked…
Torres / Alonso / Xavi / Casilias / Ramos
Calvin Clyne
Shit man, I keep forgetting how old Torres is. Thought about him for the 100 and I was like nah.. Still think he’s 26 or something!