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.
This is f**kin brilliant
The Brazilians are getting everything they deserve!!
Absolutely mate! Struggling to think of such a one-sided mauling as this between two respectable teams! And I had Kroos until about half 8 haha. Whatever, sod my points, I want to see them get double figures now! (and that’s with Luiz captain)
The kid from the West Ham Forest FA Cup game is there in a Brazil shirt, 4-0
Must be a Brazilian doing the updates still no goals for Kroos yet
They’re taking the piss now, has Pele had a heart attack yet?
Omfg….
0-5……!
I’ve never seen anything like this before….
It could be double figures at this rate…
Feel for the poor Brazilians …
Biggy I’m just in total shock! Like you said, never seen anything like it. When United beat Roma 7-1 it was nowhere close to the walkover this is so far.
But I don’t feel the slightest bit sorry for them, their tactics have been horrible from the get-go. Feel a bit bad for the fans I guess..
Feel for the Brazilians? Nah, they kicked their way into the semi!
Really hope B doesn’t have Kroos. B, you around to confirm this?