Fantasy World Cup Live Match Chat Semi Finals
And then there were four. It’s semi-final time at the World Cup and very much a South America vs Europe affair. We’ve said a sad farewell to Colombia, who received an amazing reception when they returned to Bogota. Also offski are Costa Rica, who played with so much heart and a stubborn defence throughout the tournament, while Belgium and France have also exited stage left.
Our first semi-final sees hosts Brazil take on the World Cup’s Herr Consistent, Germany. Since 1950, the Germans have failed to reach at least the quarter-final stage on just one occasion and will be looking to add to their three stars by going all the way. Brazil, of course, will have home support on their side – unfortunately for them they won’t have influential defender and captain Thiago Silva or their main attacking threat, Neymar, on their side – they are ruled out through suspension and injury respectively. But it’s ok, Germany have Mesut Ozil, which evens things up somewhat. The Germans were back to their robotic best in disposing of France, while Brazil produced their best display of the tournament, certainly in the first half as they fought, literally, past the plucky Colombians.
The second semi brings together Argentina and the Netherlands, both of whom have somewhat stuttered through so far. The Dutch needed penalties to find a way past Costa Rica, which will be an obvious concern for LVG as he attempts to plot a way past the Argentinian defence which has kept two clean sheets in a row. If recent form is anything to go, goals may be at a premium here, so it may just be a moment of magic from Lionel Messi, Arjen Robben, Gonzalo Higuain or RvP which settles the tie. Worth noting that Angel Di Maria has been ruled out with injury, but better news of Sergio Aguero, who is expected to have recovered from (his latest) injury in time for the showdown.
Everton have signed midfielder Gareth Barry on a three-year contract
What the hell is goin on? 5:0, Hummels off.
Cookie- who is your captain in this one?
Is Fred the worst player to ever play for Brazil?
Kop,
I’m struggling.
If he’s the best they’ve got I’d be rather worried for the future of Brazilian football!
Kop,
Did you imagine yourself ever saying that?
GP – In a word, no!
Commentator just said Kroos expected to sign for Real Madrid this week. Who would that mean is now looking to leave Real? Anyone know?
Probably Di Maria !
Yeah, reckon he’s closest to Di Maria in the way he plays among Real Madrid’s mids. Real have a lot of quality in the mid so can’t see them buying someone like Kroos without anyone going.
Di Maria to United???
Read on twitter earlier today that United had bid about £37.5 for him. Won’t be surprised if he goes there.
Arsenal could spend around £40million this week on the capture of Barcelona’s Alexis Sanchez and Newcastle’s Mathieu Debuchy, according to Sky sources.
Anyone think we’ll have extra time for this one?