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.
Anyone seen the the wolf man around? Our scores haven’t updated on mine so I’ve no idea if I’m through yet.
Yes Innitto I believe you are through the last time I checked. Congrates ! I am out, as all Dutch are now ;-(.
Hello wolf pack, yeah I figured that out now! It wasn’t updating so I had no idea where we were up to. Thanks for the congrats, I’m a bit relieved as you were the one I wanted to avoid as you had been doing very well. Sorry about the Dutch going out also, bad night all round I guess.
Thanks, see you in the fpl then soon. The winner will be different then ;-).
Look like McDonald’s are doing the Brazil vs Holland Match after all !
Nobody understands why these games are being played. Nobody wants to play them. Sucks so hard, lol.
At least it gives us a bit more scope for the final game from a fantasy point of view. One game would have been dull as dishwater with identikit teams.
very true init, be hard to pick the holland v brazil sides for 3rd/4th place play-off ! could be key for the finalist in potty comps
I may go big on the Dutch Bench. Brazil are damaged goods. We will see the line ups prior to the deadline for that one which is all important as I expect there will be many changes for each. I agree that could be the key game as it turns out.
thats why we love the game ! who saw that coming ? some unemployed painter & decorator from romford, if you belive The Scum paper, his last fiver on Germany to win 7-1, i want some off the same wot he was on ! ,anyway off to me fart bag, take care
Like the mcdee scoring , but surely midfielders should have got points for every 2/3 balls into penalty area if your going to give them recovery points
Ok my fook up ! they do ! so where are sneiljder points ?
i counted 3 in a minute, just before half time !
cookie fancy a 3rd/4th place place with just are Dutch and Brazilians points counting ?
Sure Bench, if you want – but let’s include the final too as I have little interest in Saturday night.
Van Gaal just revealed that 2 dutchies declined to take their first penalty!!! Feel for Vlaar
#noballsnoglory
Morning …
Bit confused on how the 3rd place playoff points works in McDs FF…
The next round Tab only states “Final”…. But I’m able to transfer in players from all 4 remaining teams (finalists & playoff)….!
What’s going on ..
Morning BP,
I imagine they’ve just called the round ‘Final’…but we can definitely pick from the 4 teams.
Morning Bigpopz, the fixtures bit now includes the 3rd/4th place game which previously it didn’t. You should be able to still transfer in players from ALL teams as has been the norm but the key indicator is when you select the ‘only available players’ tab which then shows players from all 4 teams. Its defo included in this round.
Big,
If you look under the Fixtures tab, it highlights both fixtures (ie the 3/4th place play off and final) and also when you go to make transfers if you select “only available players” it includes Holland Brazil players.
Or ditto 😉
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