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.
Ok, similar situation to a lot of you….
I have Dante on 4 points, so he’s out for De Vrij. Gives me Blind and De Vrij at the back. (Leaving Rojo on the bench).
Then the trickier part…
My next lowest are Gustavo and Klose both on 7.
Would you bin one or both for Masherano and/or Sneijder?
Thanks.
Given the calibre of those, I’d bring both in.
I’d have Rojo over doubling up.
Cheers Dreamers. I’ve got dutchie in goal too. Maybe i will spread the risk a bit then. Although i fancy the netherhollandutch to win.
Chins….
Bin the lot, and bring in some fresh meat….no good sitting on yer bench,…? Right
Thats the spirit Biggie!
But i can’t bin the lot. Surely its not worth taking out Boateng on 8 for Rojo?!
Chins….
Do it… Do it… Do it….
Biggie! You weasal. You’ve got me tempted now! All these changes are quite addictive.
Going to stick though. Leaving Rojo on the bench.
Now, do i leave the armband on Oscar (9) or move it to a dutchie?
Hi chins you get 3 just for playing go for it but please don’t pass me in also rans taken 12 from my total with 6 to play
Al, i’ll do my best mate, but everything i touch this round turns to kroos so i can’t promise you.
Hey Dreamers you about?
I have made my couple of changes and capo. If you have to, you want to compare line ups so we know what we’re both up against? Or put differently, what mountain I have to climb?!
I guarantee that if we do this I will make no further changes to team or capo. Up to you fella.
Ok guys..
I’m ready to roll..
79pts subs done..
6 to play..
Cilla
De virj
Rojo
Macherano
Robben
Messi
Cold beers at the ready….this could be a classic,…sit back, relax, & enjoy….see ya on the other side ..!
Chins..
The Also Rans …..
Mate you were 22pts off top spot.
But many have made changes earlier today so whatever I put up now would be false.
In the wee hours….
All placings will be revealed
Potty
Thanks Potty! I’ll look forward to having my failure confirmed later!
Wijnaldum to beat Oscar’s 9? Not too convinced…
Pippin, agreed, I’d keep Oscar there sir
thanks boss! good hunting this afternoon!
Yep. Wot he said.