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.
Hey guys anyone around to have a look at my team?
CILLESSEN
HUMMELS BOATENG LUIZ DE VRIJ ROJO
GUSTAVO KROOS MASCHERANO LAHM WIJNALDUM
MUELLER ROBBEN MESSI
I have 1.5m left and don’t know what to do with it also if Schuerrle I will downgrade Muller and have 3m to spend.
Thanks
I’ll have it, I only got 13 players and ran out of money, time and patience all at the same time!
Looks excellent FT. Lots of points and lots of options. I’d go with that and leave Muller in as he should be back up top this evening.
Thanks init. What do you think to
Rojo – Garay and/or
Kroos – Snejder?
Garay has more points so far. I know Rojo is almost a certainty to return but Garay is 110% to play.
I thought Scneijder (that’s my own spelling and I’m sticking with it!) was excellent in the last game and was unlucky not to score a couple.
Which German players is Everyone going to Captain First ..? Thinking Muller or Hummels For Me !
Muller for me I think. Can’t see Brazils defence (without Silva) keeping a clean sheet.
Does anyone know how many points Sneijder has picked up in each of the last 2 games?
Sneijder got 8 in the last game Kop sorry i didn’t have him the game before
Hi Kop, got 8 in both rounds.
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Cookie – what’s the odds we have same team? Also have 15 and 2 up front at the mo.
I fancy 90% of it will be the same mate, which seems a shame at this stage, but it is what it is I spose. You travelling tonight I understand? Is there some way I can get the teams to you as soon as I see them mate?
Ya travelling at 8. At the airport now. Keeping an eye on here n a few line ups. Prob only one position that might be iffy. If you can send an email to pa.fealy@me.com if you see line lineups early. Cheers Cookie.
If I see them before 8 i’ll whack you a mail though mate.
just sent you a test mail, reply to that so I have you in the inbox to make it quicker on my mobile.
Bon voyage mate
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