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[Igebotz]

Then other nicknames that I could recognize:
53- cryptofrka 57- carperBGD 58- Harkorede 66- darbit 123- ktchampions 102- sojourner 111- Slissy 117- 1miau 140- igehhhbot 142 106- icopress 154 - arallmuus 161- Slaman29 176- jayce

Sorry to those who forgot or I did not recognize, but in the same way good luck to everyone in this new phase of this World Cup Fantasy.

My FIFA fantasy career was over after the MD2 when I had only 25 points. I'm just playing for fun now to pass the time because it's already impossible to make top 10, we only have a few games left, and the further we go, the fewer goals will be scored, so it would take a miracle to blow up 80+ from QF matches, is still possible but the chances are very slim. Has anyone ever gotten 25 points in a pool before?, or am I making history here? What happened to Woodie? did he run out of luck after MD1? I don't see him.

Trofo is making us proud because no one from the forum has won an outside competition for sometime now.

I actually like my chances in this one. I already made a couple of transfers in the last MD as the players I wanted to get rid of finished their games and now I am in very comfortable situation of having more or less 15 players I want and 5 free transfers to use them before the games if some of my choices get benched.

I still have that power captain booster so hopefully that one will come handy in the last MD of the competition. Main prize is going to someone from this forum I just feel it

So we have unlimited transfers now before the QF begin, which is great, but no more chips for those who have already used them, correct? Looking at the current table, no one has a chance if you don't win. Oh, smartvirus is nearby.

I've already used my captain's boast, and because I had Messi and Mbappe on my team, it went to Mpabbe and gave me 30 points in return.

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[Trofo]

So we have unlimited transfers now before the QF begin, which is great, but no more chips for those who have already used them, correct? Looking at the current table, no one has a chance if you don't win. Oh, smartvirus is nearby.

I've already used my captain's boast, and because I had Messi and Mbappe on my team, it went to Mpabbe and gave me 30 points in return.

You don't have unlimited transfers, you have 5 free transfers for QF games and anything more you have to pay for. But I don't think anybody needs even 5 transfers in this MD since most favorites passed and we should have my teams set up already.

You are presuming that everybody here uses the same nick in Fifa Fantasy game, I know at least 2 more forum members that are playing it under different nick and doing quite well. Don't think it is a secret but if they opted for different name it is their thing to share.

[morvillz7z]

I'm glad Spain is out of the tournament. A lot of players around me in the standings had triple (even quadruple Spain) and now they have to burn some of their transfers to get those players out. The second reason is, i hate how the Spanish team plays...i can't stand that meaningless, high-possession no-threat football. Lol, 800 side/backward passes just to get one shot on target?  All that scheming to eliminate Germany and avoid Brazil in QFs, wasted...  

In any case, it'll be interesting to see how everyone approaches MD5. I could see a number of ways to gain rank, ranging from extremely risky to a more balanced path to points. Having a few differentials is always a good thing, and i've already got my eye on a couple of players with low ownership...glad we get more than a day to set our lineups this time, as i didn't like the rushing in the previous rounds.

I've just successfully wasted my 12th man chip 

Who did you have and don't tell me it was Ronaldo? 

[Harkorede]

I've just successfully wasted my 12th man chip  

Who did you have and don't tell me it was Ronaldo?  

He was, I was expecting him to turn up for the grand stage as usual, but I didn't want him on my team, and I literally kept the 12th man out of play in the group stages simply because I wasn't certain about who would start or not, and everyone I was sure that I wanted were already on my team. If only I had read about his antics with the coach I might have second thought.

I guess the chip was just meant to never yield a result for me, because I was seconds away from having it on Lautaro Martinez, before I muttered "f**k it! I might not be the biggest fan of Ronaldo, but I believed this are stages he live(d) and showed up for... It would probably have all worked out well for me with a Ronaldo hattrick, if only Fernando Santos was just big enough to swallow his pride and play his biggest player, what an utter disrespect for CR7  

In any case, it'll be interesting to see how everyone approaches MD5. I could see a number of ways to gain rank, ranging from extremely risky to a more balanced path to points.

I'm still all in, in for a penny,.... ? you all know the rest.

I went with an all out for Netherlands defenders in MD5, it didn't pan out too well because I didn't manage to have Daley Blind too, but I've got my Wild Card intact and I don't think I'll have a better chance than right now to use it to take a gamble, while still having my 5 transfers to put things in places should things decides to go south, again.

[slaman29]

I'm still all in, in for a penny,.... ? you all know the rest.

I went with an all out for Netherlands defenders in MD5, it didn't pan out too well because I didn't manage to have Daley Blind too, but I've got my Wild Card intact and I don't think I'll have a better chance than right now to use it to take a gamble, while still having my 5 transfers to put things in places should things decides to go south, again.

I don't know what to do with my squad either. I might as well just reset everything and try and autopick might do better than if I picked.

I believe for people who need to catch up you need to gamble big on one team so maybe my heart says Argentina? Everyone expects a tough game against Netherlands, but you never know like Portugal getting 2 early goals, then the other team has to chase, and then open themselves up to even more.

Keeper has to be Croatia or Morocco, unless it's a trap performance in last 16 lol

[Ulven]

My thoughts ran away as I could no longer guess who would win the quarter-finals so I went with England and Holland to form my squad for this round. But I'm having a hard time choosing the captain for this tour. Maybe I'll pick Mbappe or Saka

[coinerer]

I'm still all in, in for a penny,.... ? you all know the rest.

I went with an all out for Netherlands defenders in MD5, it didn't pan out too well because I didn't manage to have Daley Blind too, but I've got my Wild Card intact and I don't think I'll have a better chance than right now to use it to take a gamble, while still having my 5 transfers to put things in places should things decides to go south, again.

I believe for people who need to catch up you need to gamble big on one team so maybe my heart says Argentina? Everyone expects a tough game against Netherlands, but you never know like Portugal getting 2 early goals, then the other team has to chase, and then open themselves up to even more.

Argentina is a potential team so it is natural that most people will gamble on Argentina.  But there is no guarantee that Argentina will win the quarter-finals . Because the Netherlands is a very good team.  They have also huge of experience in playing football. Argentina is offering 2.20 and Netherlands 3.60.  As an Argentina supporter I will gamble for Argentina

[Igebotz]

I've just successfully wasted my 12th man chip 

Who did you have and don't tell me it was Ronaldo? 

He was, I was expecting him to turn up for the grand stage as usual, but I didn't want him on my team, and I literally kept the 12th man out of play in the group stages simply because I wasn't certain about who would start or not, and everyone I was sure that I wanted were already on my team. If only I had read about his antics with the coach I might have second thought.

I guess the chip was just meant to never yield a result for me, because I was seconds away from having it on Lautaro Martinez, before I muttered "f**k it! I might not be the biggest fan of Ronaldo, but I believed this are stages he live(d) and showed up for... It would probably have all worked out well for me with a Ronaldo hattrick, if only Fernando Santos was just big enough to swallow his pride and play his biggest player, what an utter disrespect for CR7 

I have the utmost respect for Cristiano Ronaldo because of his accomplishments in the past and what he has contributed to the beautiful game, but we can all agree that he is at the end of his game. His biggest asset was pace, but right now he can't even sprint for 30 seconds, and he isn't a good passer or dribbler. I don't know what kind of conflict he had with the coach, but benching him pays off handsomely. Since the squad has been performing well lately without him, every coach would want to keep doing what is helping the team.

It might have been a different tale. They could have lost or scored fewer goals with him if he had started ahead of Ramos.

[Harkorede]

I believe for people who need to catch up you need to gamble big on one team so maybe my heart says Argentina? Everyone expects a tough game against Netherlands, but you never know like Portugal getting 2 early goals, then the other team has to chase, and then open themselves up to even more.

Argentina is a potential team so it is natural that most people will gamble on Argentina.  But there is no guarantee that Argentina will win the quarter-finals . Because the Netherlands is a very good team.  They have also huge of experience in playing football. Argentina is offering 2.20 and Netherlands 3.60.  As an Argentina supporter I will gamble for Argentina

When it comes to matches like this you indeeed just might never know, who/who not to back due to the grand effect a little margin of error of a split second can cause, who knows if Switzerland would have been more sensitive defensively knowing that they are playing against Ronaldo, arguably one of the most efficient finishers of all time, but paid a little attention to a maiden Ramos striker paid dearly for it.

I really can't draw a conclusion between Argentina and Netherland, because my biases and flawed perception in this situation might be tilted towards Argentina, so I'm likely not being very objective enough, but I'll fancy Argentina's chances here because apart from the round of 16 fixture against USA in which the Netherlands still got somewhat dominated statistically, they've pretty much struggled against every other team, even when those teams are playing highly defensively.

[casperBGD]

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I really can't draw a conclusion between Argentina and Netherland

would call it Messi vs Netherlands, since latter is a team, and former I cannot call a them, if Messi is not playing, they are a bunch of picked players

and that will be a main issue for Argentina, how to pass through Netherlands organized defense if Messi does not play his best (and it is hard to expect best from him in every match)
while Dumfries and Gakpo are obviously good choice to score one goal somehow

[Trofo]

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I really can't draw a conclusion between Argentina and Netherland

would call it Messi vs Netherlands, since latter is a team, and former I cannot call a them, if Messi is not playing, they are a bunch of picked players

and that will be a main issue for Argentina, how to pass through Netherlands organized defense if Messi does not play his best (and it is hard to expect best from him in every match)
while Dumfries and Gakpo are obviously good choice to score one goal somehow

I don't rate Netherlands defense that high. They conceeded goals in 2 matches and let quite a lot of scoring opportunities. Even Qatar, one of the worst teams in this WC had a couple of clean chances. Team like Argentina will know how to use those opportunities.

Don't like pre match talks from Croatian players, it is all about how best 8 is great, we already did what we had to do...Seems like prepearing the public for defeat. Would like to see a bit more of fighting spirit.

[Igebotz]

and that will be a main issue for Argentina, how to pass through Netherlands organized defense if Messi does not play his best (and it is hard to expect best from him in every match)
while Dumfries and Gakpo are obviously good choice to score one goal somehow

I don't rate Netherlands defense that high. They conceeded goals in 2 matches and let quite a lot of scoring opportunities. Even Qatar, one of the worst teams in this WC had a couple of clean chances. Team like Argentina will know how to use those opportunities.

I agree that the Netherlands' defense is not as strong as their offense, but they have the most balanced team in this tournament; it's difficult to play against a team whose wingbacks are quick and dangerous. Argentina's only strength is Messi, so it will be a difficult test. If Argentina wins this game, I doubt Croatia will be able to stop them from reaching the final. The most dangerous team has already been eliminated (Brazil), and another will be eliminated tonight (Argentina and the Netherlands). Things are beginning to soften at the front.

Don't like pre match talks from Croatian players, it is all about how best 8 is great, we already did what we had to do...Seems like prepearing the public for defeat. Would like to see a bit more of a fighting spirit.

I guess they changed their minds and decided to go for the 4 ; it was a mind game talk to put less pressure on themselves because they entered the game as the underdog. Congratulations, man.

Just when I was having a good day FIFA decided to act funny... Got 8 points from the Craotia - Brazil game and I'm seeing -1 wtf.

[Harkorede]

Don't like pre match talks from Croatian players, it is all about how best 8 is great, we already did what we had to do...Seems like prepearing the public for defeat. Would like to see a bit more of fighting spirit.

The Croatian players literally seemed to have brought their fighting spirit to the pitch, rather than let their mouth do the job for them, I was already curios about what their composure would be after that goal from Neymar, but they didn't give their hopes up and kept fighting even without having an attempt on goal until that very moment of getting the equalizer, it couldn't have come at much better time!

[famososMuertos]

2(1)x2 I don't believe it...90' + 11...extra time... Penalties 

For a moment I thought that we were left without a representative for our confederation, what a great game from the Netherlands.(great coach Louis van Gaal)

Great Argentina... Messi that  beautiful assist!

WCF:
Wout Weghorst 0.1% Selected . 10 points...
Messi 100...

[Trofo]

Don't like pre match talks from Croatian players, it is all about how best 8 is great, we already did what we had to do...Seems like prepearing the public for defeat. Would like to see a bit more of fighting spirit.

The Croatian players literally seemed to have brought their fighting spirit to the pitch, rather than let their mouth do the job for them, I was already curios about what their composure would be after that goal from Neymar, but they didn't give their hopes up and kept fighting even without having an attempt on goal until that very moment of getting the equalizer, it couldn't have come at much better time!

This result will create chaos in most fantasy squads, I am sure there is quite a lot of managers with x5 Brazilian players. Serves them right for dismissing team that places 2nd in last world cup that easily I knew we are winning the match as soon as we equalized.

For a moment I thought that we were left without a representative for our confederation, what a great game from the Netherlands.(great coach Louis van Gaal)

Great game from Netherlands? I did not watch the whole thing but from what I have seen Argentina was much better and Van Gaal come back tactic was to sub in tallest players he has and just send long balls to the box. It worked, but they haven't actually played anything impressive.

[morvillz7z]

Congrats to our forum members from Croatia and their team for making it to the semis!

I thought Brazil beat itself more or less, they had a fair amount of good chances to put this match to bed earlier. I can't say i agree with some of Tite's decisions throughout the game. Vini Jr. and Raphinha subbed off too soon, making a late change to your defense for no apparent reason, not to mention Danilo and Sandro had to change positions on the pitch, and that's deep into extra time, you are asking for trouble. The icing on the cake was getting counter-attacked 4 on 4 in the 115 min, having so many players committed upfront with your central midfielder (Fred) pressing at the goal line...like wtf?

If Portugal is to lose the 1/4 final tomorrow, i'm in the realm of taking multiple hits to field 11/15 for the semi-finals, fun... (advantage to those who have their wildcard available, i guess).

[famososMuertos]

WCF: +Saiss 0pts. + Bounou: 7. +Fernandes: 2 pts. So, =33 Matchday pts.

It is good for the illusions of any national team to see Morocco among the 4 best in the world...

... Spain and now Portugal (Switzerland was a mirage... definitely), next! no problem...

...what a great game from the Netherlands.(great coach Louis van Gaal)

Great game from Netherlands?...

Yes!
I made a forecast timid 3-1 in favor of Argentina, now, I was very surprised by the poor game in the attack the Netherlands, but! I don't think it was a coincidence it was raised like that, even how they attacked at the end, and the second goal, It was not that he was born organic among the players, the free kick. That all script could be a surprise for everyone but not for the coaching staff or players.

The results make great teams, above that footballing excellence, which today is opaque or gray before the effectiveness of winning, the Netherlands arrived with 19 games without losing with Louis Van Gaal as DT, and did not lose... Full Time(2x2). (what a fact that can be useful to who? hahahaha)...

Holland did the homework with Argentina, not with luck or an individual play... So yes, Holland great team against Argentina...

[Trofo]

If Portugal is to lose the 1/4 final tomorrow, i'm in the realm of taking multiple hits to field 11/15 for the semi-finals, fun... (advantage to those who have their wildcard available, i guess).

Same here and to make things worse I was out of the house and did not manage to use all the transfers from previous MD. I wanted to make them late and take 2 France/England players depending on who passes and then the game crashed for me.

With 5 free transfers I will have 10 players, so I will either field that or make one minus transfer to field full 11. I don't think hits are needed. Not so many players I really want for these 2 games. At the moment only Giroud is a certain transfer in for me.

[Igebotz]

If Portugal is to lose the 1/4 final tomorrow, i'm in the realm of taking multiple hits to field 11/15 for the semi-finals, fun... (advantage to those who have their wildcard available, i guess).

Same here and to make things worse I was out of the house and did not manage to use all the transfers from previous MD. I wanted to make them late and take 2 France/England players depending on who passes and then the game crashed for me.

With 5 free transfers I will have 10 players, so I will either field that or make one minus transfer to field full 11. I don't think hits are needed. Not so many players I really want for these 2 games. At the moment only Giroud is a certain transfer in for me.

I'm as good as dead in this one, with 4 Portugal players, 3 Brazil players, and 2 England players on my team and only 5 free transfers to make hahahah I guess I'll take another -9, just when I thought things were getting better, I left Richarlison as captain.

Can someone from the FIFA fantasy office explain why my points keep being calculated incorrectly? I had 37 points based on a simple calculation, but now I only have 14 instead of 28? Now I know why I'm not at the top of the fucking leaderboard; I've been getting half points the whole time. please someone should take me back to PFL

[casperBGD]

Portugal was an easy pick in QF, but did not delivered
not that I am that into this fantasy, but will use my wildcard to improve chances in Semi-final matches

Brasil out is also a nightmare for many teams, but wildcard will do for that as well

who to score, expecting two goalless draws in SF