Midlands Yellow 4,081 Posted July 21, 2023 Hopefully Spain will be an improvement on what’s been witnessed so far. The Australia v Ireland match yesterday was such a poor view. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Real Buh 3,480 Posted July 21, 2023 Women’s football is in flux with some nations improving drastically with others not having the same motivation/facilities/culture etc Thats why you get some lop sided games I guess and why England can beat Romania 20-0 or whatever. England should be opportunistic and put the sword in. Smash Haiti with no mercy and claim the trophy from the boring, methodical athlete based Americans. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,801 Posted July 21, 2023 (edited) How dare you say they are bad quality... Don't you know female footballers should be payed the exact same as male ones? 😉 Edited July 21, 2023 by cambridgeshire canary Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlands Yellow 4,081 Posted July 21, 2023 Spain one up, should open up the floodgates now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlands Yellow 4,081 Posted July 21, 2023 Make that 2. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SwearyCanary 1,179 Posted July 21, 2023 12 hours ago, cambridgeshire canary said: How dare you say they are bad quality... Don't you know female footballers should be payed the exact same as male ones? 😉 Oh shut the f*** up you womble. Who even says that on this thread? It’s not relevant whatsoever, but don’t let that stop you trying to be funny unsuccessfully as per. Buh makes a very salient point about the gap in the countries investing in it and those not as to the big disparity in standard. The rugby union World Cup isn’t a far cry from this tbh. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SwearyCanary 1,179 Posted July 21, 2023 12 hours ago, Midlands Yellow said: Spain one up, should open up the floodgates now. They’re a very good side on the ball tbf, posed a good test for England at the Euros and played some very Spainesque possession football along the way Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpy 123 Posted July 21, 2023 Using England as a yardstick there is a very obvious difference in the standard of football.The opening game between New Zealand and Norway was quite poor.England are streets ahead in ability. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man 3,857 Posted July 22, 2023 A nice little four-minute VAR check for something that really didn't need to be anywhere near that long. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Real Buh 3,480 Posted July 22, 2023 Nervous start! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Holt 522 Posted July 22, 2023 Is a trip a trip if the trippee wasn’t tripped? Penalty. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted July 22, 2023 Dear oh dear. Cracking save by the keeper. Have another go. Very harsh. Yes she was off the line but real time nobody noticed except a person watching a monitor. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Real Buh 3,480 Posted July 22, 2023 Just now, keelansgrandad said: Dear oh dear. Cracking save by the keeper. Have another go. Very harsh. Yes she was off the line but real time nobody noticed except a person watching a monitor. Goes to show what coming off your line gives you in terms of an advantage as a goalie though that foul for the penalty though! Defender both hands in the air from the cross! Outrageous! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted July 22, 2023 I guess Earps is wasting her time shouting Get Out several times. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man 3,857 Posted July 22, 2023 35 minutes ago, Captain Holt said: Is a trip a trip if the trippee wasn’t tripped? Penalty. Even then, the contact for the 'penalty' was minimal, albeit painful. I think they arrived at the right decision by the wrong means, with a very soft 'trip' cancelling out a foul that, whilst it was a foul, was not a clear and obvious error. It should've been a silent check and quick wave of play on, in my opinion. Not a four-minute stoppage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man 3,857 Posted July 22, 2023 16 minutes ago, keelansgrandad said: I guess Earps is wasting her time shouting Get Out several times. I think the defender got the hint eventually with the rather firm shove. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Branston Pickle 3,689 Posted July 22, 2023 Looks like the women are taking a leaf out of the men’s book and putting in an iffy first performance - just get through it and I’m sure they will improve and play themselves into the tournament. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Real Buh 3,480 Posted July 22, 2023 Need James on at number 10. Need strength. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlands Yellow 4,081 Posted July 22, 2023 The tournament can only improve, woeful viewing so far. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Real Buh 3,480 Posted July 22, 2023 England doing a good job at injuring the opposition tbf Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canarydan23 4,060 Posted July 22, 2023 55 minutes ago, keelansgrandad said: Dear oh dear. Cracking save by the keeper. Have another go. Very harsh. Yes she was off the line but real time nobody noticed except a person watching a monitor. Not true, I called it straight away. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted July 22, 2023 2 minutes ago, canarydan23 said: Not true, I called it straight away. Good for you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canarydan23 4,060 Posted July 22, 2023 I would love to know what has happened between Weigman and Houghton. Bizarre that she wasn't included once Williamson was ruled out. She'd have been a huge step up on a not match fit Bright today, she's been dreadful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted July 22, 2023 Our midfield just rushing everything and forcing too much. Just keep possession. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canarydan23 4,060 Posted July 22, 2023 Just now, keelansgrandad said: Good for you Good for England, penalty would never have been saved had the goaly not broken the rules, sensible officiating. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Real Buh 3,480 Posted July 22, 2023 Just now, keelansgrandad said: Our midfield just rushing everything and forcing too much. Just keep possession. Agreed. I think James is wasted at left wing as well Toone is struggling we need her at 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted July 22, 2023 Just now, canarydan23 said: Good for England, penalty would never have been saved had the goaly not broken the rules, sensible officiating. Cannot stand what technology is doing to the game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canarydan23 4,060 Posted July 22, 2023 9 minutes ago, keelansgrandad said: Cannot stand what technology is doing to the game. I hate what it's use is doing to the game. Today it's enhanced it and eradicated injustices. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted July 22, 2023 England 75% possession and commentator says England just need to hold on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canarydan23 4,060 Posted July 22, 2023 Only thing that matters in the opening game is the win, but England's worrying lack of cutting edge in 2023 has continued into the World Cup. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
