Women's World Cup 2023

[Steel Icarus]

I don't know much about the women's game tbh, but I gather she was their engine room in midfield. Not good.

More like conductor tbf. Genuine world class talent.

 

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Come on you lionesses

 

[Bingoman]

I hope Walsh makes a good recovery it doesn't look good atm

 

[two sheds]

Talking about taking Russo off? She's class.

James did really well when the Dane was blocking her trying to let the ball run out, running round and kicking the ball back against her to get the corner. I'm always wondering why blocking like that isn't given as obstruction.

 

[Steel Icarus]

Russo holds the ball up well, tracks back, works tirelessly, but hasn't really provided a goal threat

 

[two sheds]

True, but she's scored some cracking goals in the past.

 

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The referee is Tess Olofsson, from Sweden. Is she really neutral? The two countries are separated by a bridge

 

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Very selfish by russo, she had an easy pass right and a pass into the box when she shot

 

[Steel Icarus]

True, but she's scored some cracking goals in the past.

I thought that was going to be one!

 

[Steel Icarus]

The referee is Tess Olofsson, from Sweden. Is she really neutral? The two countries are separated by a bridge

Dunno much about Swedish/Danish relations, it might be more like having a Scot refereeing England

 

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How the hell did that header from sorenson not go in. Phew.

 

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Not overly convincing but a win is a win and next round beckons.

 

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China v. Haiti anyone?

 

[skyscraper101]

China v. Haiti anyone?

Whats the best result for England from this one? A draw? Or are they already through?

 

[Lord Camomile]

I think anything but a China win puts 'em through..?

 

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I think anything but a China win puts 'em through..?

China are in exactly same position as Haiti?

 

[inva]

Huge opportunity for Haiti going into the 2nd half at 0-0 with China down to 10. Would love to see them at least get a goal but if they could get a win the match against Denmark could be very interesting!

 

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Whoa. Penalty!

 

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Really should have been a second penalty

 

[skyscraper101]

Penalty!

edit: no penalty

 

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And another!

 

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Not no way

 

[AverageJoe]

And another!

(I'm not watching it, I just thought you were channeling Alan Partridge).

 

[skyscraper101]

I like the live mic where we can hear the ref announce VAR decisions over the PA, is that a new thing? They should have that everywhere.

 

[Petcha]

I like the live mic where we can hear the ref announce VAR decisions over the PA, is that a new thing? They should have that everywhere.

Yeh. It's a new thing. They've been doing in the NFL for decades. It's amazing to me how slow 'the biggest sport in the world' is to evolve.

 

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Good appeal for penalty turned down at the death

 

[skyscraper101]

Been a bit of a VAR fail this game.

 

[Petcha]

Some VERY dodgy reffing going on here

 

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Been a bit of a VAR fail this game.

Totally. Did not like the commentators saying the player should have gone down for the penalty. Players should always keep going in my book which the women do so much better than men.

 

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In fairness, Haiti played some great balls from midfield and it was the last touch in attack which was dreadful and let them down.