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.
Looks like I wasted the money on Neuer was expecting him to have a fair amount of work to do
He’s earning you points now Alec!!
Yep up to 7 now
Aah well, maybe they’ll stick Lahm in nets at halftime so he can play up front and get himself a goal or two
Biggest defeat in international history..
Australia 31 – 0 America Somoa
WC qualifier 2002
Striker Archie Thompson scored 13..
Fellow striker David Zdrillic hit 8
Still time for Germany to beat it…..?
55 points at half-time of the first game! Didn’t see that coming. How we all doin’ ?
just the 53
40 pts. Not to bad considering no Kroos and captain Hummels with only 4 pts.
only 30pts, by the way Sideshow Bob’s elbow doesn’t seem to like Kloses face .
Init..
57 so far…
Should Mueller have an assist for Klose goal…?
Not according to McD rules
“An assist is awarded to a player who plays the final successful pass which leads to a goal. Please note that assists are not awarded to players who are fouled for free-kicks or penalties which lead to goals, for own goals or for goals which result from rebounds off other players or the woodwork.”
Alec..
Thought as much…ta
60. Almost equalled my quarter final score already!
BBC just gave a stat..
179 seconds between Germany 2nd goal and their 4th …
Hummels off…?
Resting him for the final