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.
Does anyone know if Kroos normally plays the whole 90?
Bernard has started 3 games for Brazil. All wins. 6-0 v Australia, 3-1 vs Portugal, 5-0 v Honduras
tempting punt, but I already have Memphis as a 4th striker- could swap him for Blind, and take the punt on Bernard, it’s pretty tempting at this point with nothing to play for to make a big last throw of the dice!
Klose, Fred, Hulk or Oscar, who should i bring in? This is for the ridiculously bad Sun Dream team
Oscar or Klose for me Hatter
Ta Cookie, i’m thinking Klose atm myself
If Klose scores I will award you an Oscar Cookie
Potty
He needs one more goal to take Ronaldo’s record of World Cup goals, he’s gonna want that bad!
Right then, team sorted. 1-6-4-2, 4 Germans, 3 Brazilians, 4 Argies and 2 Dutch. This game could be a belter
Good work Calvin.
Done a bit of tweaking following the team news. Ended up with 1-6-6-2. 5 Germans, 3 Brazilians, 2 Argies, 5 Dutch.
Good luck!
Will my premiums beat your bargain bins? That is the question 😛
You’ve called it right!
I’ve basically downgraded Hummels, Luiz, Lahm and Mueller, to Boateng, Dante, khedera and Klose, but thats allowed me to upgrade my cheap Dutch mid to Oscar.
Worth it or not. We’ll find out soon….
Interesting! I downgraded Oscar so I could bring in another premium defender haha. How do we always agree so well on our doubles team?!
Who will start upfront for Germany?
Klose
Cookie do you think it worth dropping Muller for maybe Hulk or Higuain?
good luck to Serendipity in our dodgy semi , also best of luck to the dreamers & cookie