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.
Potty Procky
Pottys just woke up!
Which is why I am posting on this Web Chat World Cup Willy Thread.
Here are the H2H scores in my Semi-Finals at 7.17pm.
The Perfect 32
Zzkarimzz 67 v 70 Tekno
Quallathon 53 v 42 Ninja
The Dodgy 32
Bench Banter 73 v 62 Serendipity
The Dreamers 59 v 39 Steve “my uncle” Cook
The Nearly Ones
Bestwolfpack 68 v 81 Inittowinit
Monkeys Nuts 61 v 87 Elleffcee
Now I don’t know what moves you will all make?
But these Are the scores at 7.18pm
Goodluck
Potty
chins and bellies
Potty, just in case you’re at a loose end…
..is it easy to calc the standings in the losers league? The Also Rans?
I await your “don’t you think i have anything better to do” response. 😉
Josh721
It’s pretty easy to calculate Chins, you’re not in first 😉
chins and bellies
Ha! Yes Josh, i saw that you had an almight score overall.
But surely the league points only started in the QF? Which would be worse for me as i had a shocker. Vegas time zone + Booze doesn’t make for a good fantasy team.
Josh721
Haha I’m actually going to Vegas in a couple weeks! And I have no idea, we all entered at different times right?
chins and bellies
Josh, i think we all entered after the round of 16 mate.
Where you staying in Vegas?
Josh721
I think the Flamingo. I’m going with my family and my grandparents are actually paying for me and they have a free room because I turn 21 next week haha.
chins and bellies
Make sure you go to Freemont street for a look mate, and on the strip go and gamble in Paris. Have a great time, and Happy birthday! (In advance).
Josh721
Haha I’ll try! And thanks!
ALSED FC
Hi chins is it not time for bed yet?
chins and bellies
For you maybe Al!
It’s a mere 1:26pm here pal, and the job search hasn’t got to that stage (yet) where i get so depressed i take to having an afternoon nap.
Only a matter of time though…
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: #ARG XI: Romero, Zabaleta, Demichelis, Garay, Rojo, Enzo Pérez, Biglia, Mascherano, Lavezzi, Messi, Higuaín.
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: Official XI: Cillessen, Kuyt, Blind, Vlaar, De Vrij, Martins Indi, De Jong, Wijnaldum, Sneijder, Robben, Van Persie
Tekno-kun (The 69er, Winner of Potty's 1st ever Twitter Comp; twice CL Comp winner, current profession: Bulrog, formerly: mage, big bad dawg; hallway monitor; tranny; wannabe Nazi commander)
De Jong! Get in! :hippo:
Jeet T4
Who do you guys think will score more PTS
SNEIJDER or MASCHERANO ..?
Bigpopz
Jeet..
Sneiyder for me matey..!
Bigpopz
Yo guys…
D Luiz 6pts out to Rojo….?
Waddya think…?
chins and bellies
I would.
No, i didn’t mean it like that!
:hippo:
TheDreamers
I dropped him at 6