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.
GER LINE-UP: Neuer, Hoewedes, Hummels, Khedira, Schweinsteiger, Ozil, Klose, Muller, Lahm (c), Kroos, Boateng
Mmmm ! Lahm at right back again, but only getting 1pt for a cleanie as hes down as a mid, is it worth getting rid ?
Think I’m keeping him, will get more blocks and recoveries from defence to make up the 3 points imo, more concerned with Mueller not getting the strikers role tbh…
I’m just thinking the same Elle
Photo, no ones jumping out at me to replace him.
Anyone tempted by Dante or Bernard?
Dante looks a good cheap route into an expensive Brazil defence…
Anyone…
Is 4 strikers a bit excessive…
Thinking of adding Hulk & dropping either a mid or defender..?
Not if you think there will be goals. I personally cant see that many goals this round and would rather the extra defender. I am very often wrong though.
BigPots
I have 4 Strikers
Will blast my way to the top of the League for Loser’s
Potty
Who’s everyone got as captain…?
Klose, Fred, Hulk or Oscar, who should i bring in? This is for the ridiculously bad Sun Dream team
Quallathon – If you’re about, good luck mate. My team is set and ready to go. May the best man/jammiest sod win. Also, good luck to the other semi-finalists and to everyone who’s still standing in the Potty tournaments.
And to you NIN, am still deciding on midfield actually. Nearly there with it. All the best.
I am ready now. Captain choice is hard for this one.
I’ve taken a punt for this one, but am expecting to move it to a certain Argentinian tomorrow anyway
just did a last minute swap one german defender for another as I didn’t like how he looked singing the anthem , bonkers !