Here’s a review of Day 4 which consisted of Switzerland v Ecuador, France v Honduras and Argentina v Bosnia. We’ll look at lineups, key player performance and Sun Dream Team scoring. We’ll also give you the key players to watch for in the day 5 games of Germany v Portugal, Iran v Nigeria and Ghana v USA
World Cup fantasy football tips – Day 4 review Day 5 preview
Switzerland 2 Ecuador 1
Goals: Mehemedi Seferovic/E Valencia Assists: Rodriguez 2/Ayovi
Lineups
Switzerland: Benaglio, Lichtsteiner, Djourou, von Bergen, Rodriguez,
Behrami,Inler,Shaqiri,Xhaka,Stocker (Mehmedi 46), Drmic (Seferovic 75).
Subs Not Used: Sommer, Ziegler, Senderos, Lang, Barnetta, Dzemaili, Fernandes, Gavranovic, Schar, Burki.
Booked: Djourou.
Ecuador: Dominguez, Paredes, Erazo, Guagua, Walter Ayovi, Antonio Valencia, Gruezo, Noboa, Montero (Rojas 76), Caicedo (Arroyo 70), Enner Valencia.
Subs Not Used: Banguera, Ibarra, Mendez, Minda, Jaime Ayovi, Bagui, Saritama, Martinez, Achilier, Bone.
Booked: Paredes.
Lineup comments
Switzerland: TFF cheapie Schlar didn’t make the team. Djourou started. Otherwise as expected.
Ecuador: GK Dominguez started instead of Bangera otherwise as expected.
Match and player comment
Unfortunately, I haven’t seen this game so I can’t give you this
Sun Dream Team scoring:
Switzerland: Lichsteiner, Inler, Xhaka, Shaqiri and Drimic all got 7’s. Sub Mehmedi was the Star Man
Ecuador: Montero, E Valencia and Caicedo all got 7’s.
France 3 Honduras 0
Goals: Benzema 2 Assists: Evra Pogba
Lineups
France (4-3-3): Lloris, Varane, Sakho, Debuchy, Evra, Cabaye (Mavuba 65′), Pogba (Sissoko 57′), Matuidi, Valbuena (Giroud 78′), Griezmann, Benzema
Honduras (4-4-2): Valladares, Beckeles, Bernardez (Chavez 45′), Figueroa, Izaguirre, Najar (Claros 58′), Garrido, Palacios, Espinoza, Costly, Bengston (Garcia 45′)
Lineup comment:
France: In the end France played with 1 striker in Benzema with Griezmann starting. Otherwise as expected.
Honduras: Najar started instead of Garcia otherwise as expected
Match comment:
A game that Honduras saw no interest in participating in and just looked like they wanted to foul their way into slowing the game. They sat incredibly deep and looked to frustate play wherever they could. Their approach got worse after their sending off
Player comment:
Pogba
A popular choice but the box to box ability was negated by the negative attitude of the Honduras players. Was subbed early after getting a yellow card.
Benzema
A great all round performance with a near hat trick and looks a real option for the remaining Group games.
Matuidi
Was a real threat going forward with a number of shots. Not really good value on TFF and Fox Sports though.
Griezmann
Had been in great goal scoring form and while had a few chances wasn’t able to finish.
Sun Dream Team scoring
France: Debuchy, Matuidi, Pogba, Cabaye and Griezmann all got 7’s. Valbuena 8 and Benzema Star Man at 9
Honduras: Only the GK Valladares got a 7
Argentina 2 Bosnia 1
Goals: OG, Messi/Ibisevic Assists: Higuain/Lulic
Lineups:
Argentina (5-3-2-> 3-4-1-2): Romero, Rojo, Campagnaro (Gago 45’), Fernandez, Garay, Zabaleta, Rodriguez (Higuain 45’), Mascherano, Di Maria, Messi, Aguero (Biglia 86’).
Bosnia (4-2-3-1-> 4-1-3-2): Begovic, Bicakcic, Spahic, Mujzda (Ibisevic 70’), Kolasinac, Besic, Pjanic, Lulic, Misimovic (Medunjanin 74’), Hajrovic (Visca 71’), Dzeko
Lineup comment:
Argentina: Played 5 at the back with Campagnaro coming in for Higuain effectively as the extra defender. Gago also didn’t start with Rodriguez starting.
Bosnia: Only played 1 striker,that being Dzeko so Ibisevic was on the bench with midfielder Hajrovic starting
Match comment:
A game which was billed as an unstoppable attack against a porous defence didn’t turn out like that at all. Argentina up to the last 3rd of the game were poor going forward and far too slow and ponderous with the ball. On the other hand the Bosnian defence was fantastic. They pressed well and got numbers to players. Pjanic especially was brilliant. However Messi only needs one chance and he took it.
Player comment:
Messi:
For most of the game he looked like the Messi of Barca. Drifting deep and looking disinterested. However one trade mark burst lead to a fantastic goal and after that he brightened up. Nigeria and Iran will not provide the test that Bosnia did and there should be more to come.
Aguero:
Very quiet and disappointing. Had one characteristic chance but fluffed it. Again the next 2 Group games will be a lot easier.
Di Maria:
Another poor performance from a player in such great form prior to this. As for Aguero you’re relying on better Group fixtures to come
Dzeko
Struggled against a better than expected defence from Argentina. Better fixtures will see returns.
Sun Dream Team scoring
Argentina: The GK Romero got 8. Messi was the Star Man with 8 which seemed a little generous for 1 piece of brilliance.
Bosnia: Begovic, Hajrovic, Besic and Lulic got 7’s. Pjanic rightly got an 8. I thought the scoring was a little harsh and there should have been more 7’s
Key players for day 4
Germany v Portugal
Both these teams have by far and away the toughest game of their Group here and it’s worth thinking whether now is the time to use a transfer to put someone in. Certainly there should be goals in this game and difficult to see that you would introduce a defender
Gotze
If you play a format that you can see the team sheet such as TFF and if he makes the team and plays as a forward then he maybe worth a gamble. The risk is that he doesn’t hold it for the easier games going forward.
Muller
To me the most reliable starter and the best scoring midfielder.
Schurrle
As for Gotze if he starts he has a real scoring ability. Particularly in this game which will suit his counter attacking ability. Rotation in future games is the risk.
Ronaldo
I don’t think I need to add anything. Apparently fit. It’s only whether you want to see how he fit he is after the injury and how he performs before you add him to your team
Iran v Nigeria
I think Iran will struggle but if you’re looking for some cheapie options
Ghoochannejad
The best striker with a good international record for Iran
Dejagh/ Nekounam
The 2 best attacking midfield options for Iran
Emenike
The top Nigerian striker. Good International record.
Moses
Should have pens. Ok International record
Nigeria defence
A cheapie option although clean sheets outside of this fixture will be difficult. Oboabona is probably the best option for me.
Ghana v USA
Gyan
The forward is the best attacking option by some distance.
Dempsey
Would be my best option for USA.
Wondolowski
If he starts he is a good goals scoring option. Difficult Group though going forward
Thats it. Enjoy the day and good luck today
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