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Post by saintlyterrier on Aug 8, 2023 11:06:53 GMT 1
England v Columbia, Saturday 11.30 k/o England should beat Colombia if it were down to normal footballing skills, despite there being some capable Colombian individuals. However, the match will need a capable, eagle-eyed and forceful referee, because of Colombia's combination of sly (and not so sly) fouls, feined injuries and shithousery. I really fear for England if the referee is weak.
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Post by Convictatthemac on Aug 8, 2023 13:37:25 GMT 1
Aussie woman through to the quarters. A couple of nice goals but I think our ladies were well below their best. That said the Danish I thought played well but didn’t have that killer finish. Massive atmosphere at the game I think helped and it looks like we’ll be playing at either Sydney or Brisbane for the remainder of matches, both will continue the great home support for our women. The Danes games had alternated between Sydney and Perth for their 4 games. A ridiculous amount of travelling. I didn’t realise that, that is a ridiculous amount of travelling and very poor scheduling. It was as if the host nation designed it that way 😉 (just after complaining about cricket balls too! 😂). But honestly, that is really ridiculous.
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Post by Convictatthemac on Aug 8, 2023 13:40:58 GMT 1
Aussie woman through to the quarters. A couple of nice goals but I think our ladies were well below their best. That said the Danish I thought played well but didn’t have that killer finish. Only one? What's the rest of the team doing? Well if you were down here, there really has only been one mentioned on the news every night, some would think Sam Kerr was the only player, with Kerr watch enacted for her injury. But point taken… women’s 😁
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Post by Porrohman on Aug 8, 2023 13:43:28 GMT 1
Only one? What's the rest of the team doing? Well if you were down here, there really has only been one mentioned on the news every night, some would think Sam Kerr was the only player, with Kerr watch enacted for her injury. But point taken… women’s 😁 We had Jonathan Pierce commentating, it was the same. He was on Kerr watch, fitting as he's a complete wan-Kerr
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Post by Convictatthemac on Aug 8, 2023 13:48:57 GMT 1
Well if you were down here, there really has only been one mentioned on the news every night, some would think Sam Kerr was the only player, with Kerr watch enacted for her injury. But point taken… women’s 😁 We had Jonathan Pierce commentating, it was the same. He was on Kerr watch, fitting as he's a complete wan-Kerr The local commentary was brutal. The missus and I had a discussion over the number of condescending comments throughout the game 🤦♂️ so he probably wasn’t the only wan-Kerr commentating.
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Post by Porrohman on Aug 8, 2023 22:19:35 GMT 1
Good luck girls
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Post by Porrohman on Aug 9, 2023 17:59:19 GMT 1
2 1/2 days after the game and 2 1/2 days before the next and the length of Lauren James' ban still hasn't been announced 😕
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Post by Porrohman on Aug 10, 2023 16:03:37 GMT 1
Finally, a 2 match ban for James.
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Post by terryya on Aug 10, 2023 18:20:12 GMT 1
Finally, a 2 match ban for James. Seems fair enough to me. I think if it was a stamp rather than a step then it would have justified three games.
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Post by Porrohman on Aug 10, 2023 18:43:01 GMT 1
Finally, a 2 match ban for James. Seems fair enough to me. I think if it was a stamp rather than a step then it would have justified three games. About the same for me. I knew they'd extend it because of the chance of playing the convicts in the semi 😉
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Post by richey on Aug 10, 2023 19:28:27 GMT 1
Finally, a 2 match ban for James. Back in time to score the winner in the final.
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Post by Porrohman on Aug 10, 2023 19:29:54 GMT 1
Finally, a 2 match ban for James. Back in time to score the winner in the final. 🤞🙏🤞🙏🤞🙏🤞🙏🤞
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Post by richey on Aug 10, 2023 19:37:44 GMT 1
Back in time to score the winner in the final. 🤞🙏🤞🙏🤞🙏🤞🙏🤞 Did you see the Tweet that Reece (not that one!) posted a week or so ago, mate? Photo of him and his sister as kids - long before they both went on to play / star for England. She doesn't need validation from any man, but her brother being a supportive sibling was dead nice.
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Post by Porrohman on Aug 10, 2023 19:42:24 GMT 1
Did you see the Tweet that Reece (not that one!) posted a week or so ago, mate? Photo of him and his sister as kids - long before they both went on to play / star for England. She doesn't need validation from any man, but her brother being a supportive sibling was dead nice. He's said she's got more ability than some he's played against in the PL.
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Post by richey on Aug 10, 2023 19:47:47 GMT 1
Did you see the Tweet that Reece (not that one!) posted a week or so ago, mate? Photo of him and his sister as kids - long before they both went on to play / star for England. She doesn't need validation from any man, but her brother being a supportive sibling was dead nice. He's said she's got more ability than some he's played against in the PL. Even allowing for understandable bias, he's not wrong. Gutted "that" goal against China got disallowed - but name me a better individual performance in an England shirt in the last decade?
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Post by Porrohman on Aug 11, 2023 8:17:53 GMT 1
More weird VAR decisions make sure Spain go through.
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Post by jasrick on Aug 11, 2023 8:21:19 GMT 1
More weird VAR decisions make sure Spain go through. I had the Dutch in the sweepstake - pretty annoyed by that penalty being overturned. On replay it still looks like a penalty, nowhere near a clear and obvious error.
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Post by Porrohman on Aug 11, 2023 8:24:09 GMT 1
More weird VAR decisions make sure Spain go through. I had the Dutch in the sweepstake - pretty annoyed by that penalty being overturned. On replay it still looks like a penalty, nowhere near a clear and obvious error. The only obvious error, to me, was only giving a yellow rather than a red. There was no attempt to play the ball. Plus the Dutch have Danni Van Der Donk to drool over 😍
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Post by Porrohman on Aug 11, 2023 9:39:10 GMT 1
Bit of a harsh penalty
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Post by galpharm2400 on Aug 11, 2023 9:42:54 GMT 1
I had the Dutch in the sweepstake - pretty annoyed by that penalty being overturned. On replay it still looks like a penalty, nowhere near a clear and obvious error. The only obvious error, to me, was only giving a yellow rather than a red. There was no attempt to play the ball. Plus the Dutch have Danni Van Der Donk to drool over 😍 Another penalty for handball. Small japanese girl behind much bigger players, the ball is missed by those in front of her and it comes through and hits her hand, she never saw it. Her hand is only just above waist high and fairly close to her , where the fuck are defenders supposed to have their hands??? Are defenders only allowed to pogo now for crosses into their box? Fucking daft..
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Post by Million Dollar Babies on Aug 11, 2023 9:51:55 GMT 1
Town's centre halves would have been proud of the defending for the Spain winner. Just move out of the way and let her have a free shot at goal
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Post by galpharm2400 on Aug 11, 2023 9:55:08 GMT 1
Town's centre halves would have been proud of the defending for the Spain winner. Just move out of the way and let her have a free shot at goal It stops you deflecting it in or giving away a penalty🙄
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Post by Million Dollar Babies on Aug 11, 2023 10:14:23 GMT 1
Some fantastic goalkeeping on that Japan free kick haha
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Post by Porrohman on Aug 11, 2023 10:15:43 GMT 1
Grandstand finish now. Japan have hit the bar with a penalty and 25 yard free kick. No idea how the free kick stayed out.
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Post by Million Dollar Babies on Aug 11, 2023 10:17:01 GMT 1
Grandstand finish now. Japan have hit the bar with a penalty and 25 yard free kick. No idea how the free kick stayed out. What's the keeper doing? Dinked down the middle and she jumps under it
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Post by mosher on Aug 11, 2023 11:08:45 GMT 1
He's said she's got more ability than some he's played against in the PL. Even allowing for understandable bias, he's not wrong. Gutted "that" goal against China got disallowed - but name me a better individual performance in an England shirt in the last decade? He was being disingenuous according to some on here
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Post by mosher on Aug 11, 2023 11:10:37 GMT 1
I had the Dutch in the sweepstake - pretty annoyed by that penalty being overturned. On replay it still looks like a penalty, nowhere near a clear and obvious error. The only obvious error, to me, was only giving a yellow rather than a red. There was no attempt to play the ball. Plus the Dutch have Danni Van Der Donk to drool over 😍
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Post by Torquayterrier on Aug 11, 2023 11:12:22 GMT 1
Great result for Sweden, many tipped Japan as finalists. Work now stops me seeing anything live unless weekend so will try to clear time to watch England tomorrow.
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Post by richey on Aug 11, 2023 11:30:15 GMT 1
Even allowing for understandable bias, he's not wrong. Gutted "that" goal against China got disallowed - but name me a better individual performance in an England shirt in the last decade? He was being disingenuous according to some on here Let me guess - same people who go to great lengths to explain just how much they don't care about women's football?
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Post by Torquayterrier on Aug 12, 2023 8:58:20 GMT 1
Watching a bit of Aus v France. Best chance has fallen to Aus but brilliant goal line clearance has denied them. I recognise some of the French players as I saw them in Euros playing at Rotherhams stadium. Good warm up for the main event at 11:30.
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