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.
I went for 8 big names (£7m or more) but only ended up with 1-4-4-4 to play
Looked at getting an extra defender but thought I could see more value up front
Will fiddle formation ( 3-4-3 or 4-3-3 probably) after I see how tonights game goes
Does mean at least one of my 4 fwds will have to be dropped
As far as players per team 4 Ger, then 3 each of the others
Keep changing my mind about who should get the armband
Alec
Good luck Alec.
I just couldn’t justify more than 2 strikers. The last round was so tight it seems defenders and defensive mids are the way to go.
Queue goalfests!
Looks like if I drop my 3 Brazilians then job done ! Currently, Dante 2 Bernard 2 Oscar 3.
Good luck guys! Mad rush to finalise mine but just made it….
Good luck mate and all – just resisted the temptation to punt on St Bernard!
Theres still time to switch that armband to Ozil. You know it makes sense. 😉
I’ve gone Lahm as captain!
As do I!
Went for Oscar tonight
That’s quite alahming 😉
Boom boom!!
I’ve gone Oscar too.
That downgrade from Mueller to Klose not looking too clever at the moment.
But it is now! Boooyaa!
Come on you Germans…
my 7 still on just the 1pt for playing so far …
Mueller now on 6 Oscar 2 (4 as capt)
Shocking defending!!
who got the assist?
Kroos
B)
Klose did it!