SecretSam Posted July 26, 2022 Report Share Posted July 26, 2022 Poor challenge there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityexile Posted July 26, 2022 Report Share Posted July 26, 2022 3 minutes ago, RedRock said: Don’t think it’s a fluke. The skill was amazing. As a keeper, you’d be getting ready for the next phase of the attack. Even by remote chance you were expecting a back heel, the most difficult ball to stop is between the legs. As near perfect a back- heel as I’ve ever seen. Don’t get me wrong, amazing skill. ‘Fluke’ as in it pretty much nut megged two players. No one moaning about the defender who was actually on her. Wonderful, but as a goalie I would still be thinking ‘Jammy sod’. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted July 26, 2022 Report Share Posted July 26, 2022 What an occasion Sunday will be. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityexile Posted July 26, 2022 Report Share Posted July 26, 2022 Going to the semi tomorrow, 10 min drive and £15, so why not. Would usually go for the underdog, but difficult to call that with France and Germany. Extra time and sending offs I guess, but really just hoping for, and expecting, a good game. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted July 26, 2022 Report Share Posted July 26, 2022 Superb. Full credit to them. Now go and win it. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoystonFoote'snephew Posted July 26, 2022 Report Share Posted July 26, 2022 Phenomenal! What a 2nd half.! 3 great but very different goals. Impact substitutions were amazing. We even had the luxury of Keira Walsh missing a couple of passes. Bring on the Germans, or the French, I don't care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedred31 Posted July 26, 2022 Report Share Posted July 26, 2022 And that, Gareth Southgate, is how to manage an England side in a crunch game. 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted July 26, 2022 Author Admin Report Share Posted July 26, 2022 Just realised Lauren Smith was the studio reporter for sky sports news for the game tonight Great recognition for her 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elhombrecito Posted July 26, 2022 Report Share Posted July 26, 2022 8 minutes ago, Bedred31 said: And that, Gareth Southgate, is how to manage an England side in a crunch game. You'll have to remind me how the men's team got on in their last semi final? 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillred Posted July 26, 2022 Report Share Posted July 26, 2022 On 25/07/2022 at 20:16, shahanshahan said: So it seems one of the photos featuring me & the City flag taken to the Euros games has made it into this artwork (at the bottom right). From https://twitter.com/onherside1 P.S. Will be up at Bramall Lane tomorrow night for the semi-final with flag too! Bet you enjoyed that I know I certainly did. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewquayRed Posted July 26, 2022 Report Share Posted July 26, 2022 More you see that back heal you have to applaud it, class ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedred31 Posted July 26, 2022 Report Share Posted July 26, 2022 3 minutes ago, elhombrecito said: You'll have to remind me how the men's team got on in their last semi final? Yes, and having been at every major England match since 1988, I’m very grateful. And I don’t need reminding, cos I was there, always. But in 2018 and 2021 we scored early, bossed the game, then sat back, lost the initiative, failed to make the right impact subs at the right time, tried to protect a 1 goal lead , let the opposition back in before running out of steam and losing. Literally the opposite of everything that occurred in the second half tonight. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Constant Rabbit Posted July 26, 2022 Report Share Posted July 26, 2022 (edited) First time watching the womens Euro's Was a cracking watch. Spotted @shahanshahan flag! Good entertaining football Co-commentators were excellent - enjoyed Lucy having a crack about Swedish /English fans not being able to buy the empty seats - good on her The officials weren't noticed - which for me, is the highest praise to be given. I suspect the game may have been different had Sweden buried those early chances. But they didn't. On to the final - well played Lionesses Edited July 26, 2022 by The Constant Rabbit 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted July 26, 2022 Report Share Posted July 26, 2022 16 minutes ago, TomF said: Instant disqualification for playing Sweet Caroline Where was she playing - up front, midfield or in defence? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midlands Robin Posted July 26, 2022 Report Share Posted July 26, 2022 Well that was fantastic. Needed a dab of squeeky bum oil to get over the first 20 minutes but after that England came alive, and that back heel. Class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erithacus Posted July 26, 2022 Report Share Posted July 26, 2022 (edited) Outrageous! The way the Lionesses took over in the second half was quite a statement. Having taken a slight lead into the half, Bronze's header early made the game a far different prospect. Then we saw how the Swedes started to look sluggish and lost heart - not a side known for that. In the first half, we looked slower and second best to the ball; in the second it was completely the reverse. Once that shift in the balance went our way there was no other outcome. Earp's fabulous save just after was a crucial stop. It reminded me of the one she made for City (Academy) against Barca in the Champions' League quarter-final at the Gate. That sort of natural talent is rare to find. Russo's scandalous finish shows what she is capable of, and I suspect she'll be the most expensive player in women's football in this country before long. Not only does she have the striker's instincts, but is also a real handful when defending from the front. I feel a little sorry for Lindahl, the keeper. She had a goal scored against her that will be replayed many, many times. Having an opponent do that from that postition will be the stuff of nightmares, and Lindahl is a top class player with lots of international caps. A keeper should be alert at all times, but when a striker does pull out something at close range then its up to them to block. As it was, the shot came in low and right between her feet - a real headache to respond to with just pure reactions. Then Kirby flighted a ball that she got both hands to but couldn't find enough strength to stop it bouncing into the net. Sad, as it will perhaps define her tournament and possibly signal the end of a glorious career. But there is an irresistible air about the Lionesses, an air not seen before. A 'March to the Arch', no less. Is the immense input and resources granted the women's game at the top level finally being vindicated? Could the girls go the one step further than the men, at Wembley, in a European final? Worse things happen at sea... Edited July 26, 2022 by Erithacus typo 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_BCFC Posted July 26, 2022 Report Share Posted July 26, 2022 Can’t be many who had ticket for men and women euro final - but I’m one of them 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowshed Posted July 26, 2022 Report Share Posted July 26, 2022 48 minutes ago, TomF said: Would any keeper be expecting it? The keeper is in the scoop technique position, hands down. The hand position is for a low shot or cross. She cant go into whats called the K barrier efficiently because of her right foot being flat. Its not very good being polite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted July 26, 2022 Report Share Posted July 26, 2022 I must admit I was worried about tonight’s match. Sweden are a good team and just needed to find their finishing boots from the last game. That shows how good England were. I’m sure over 10m people would have watched that as well. Amazing shot in the arm to the womens game 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted July 26, 2022 Report Share Posted July 26, 2022 1 minute ago, And Its Smith said: I must admit I was worried about tonight’s match. Sweden are a good team and just needed to find their finishing boots from the last game. That shows how good England were. I’m sure over 10m people would have watched that as well. Amazing shot in the arm to the womens game Yep it was an impressive performance against the Worlds number 2 country. The swedes started off really well but thankfully didn’t manage to go ahead. After England’s first goal you could see the Swedes struggling to cope with Englands attacking play and imo 4-0 didn’t flatter our ladies at all. It was a well deserved win. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freezer Posted July 26, 2022 Report Share Posted July 26, 2022 Who was it that played the superb ball through for Kirby to score? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fjmcity Posted July 26, 2022 Report Share Posted July 26, 2022 15 minutes ago, freezer said: Who was it that played the superb ball through for Kirby to score? Beth mead, scorer of the first and tournament top scorer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted July 26, 2022 Report Share Posted July 26, 2022 2 hours ago, SecretSam said: Is that Alex Scott on the beeb? Which one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted July 26, 2022 Report Share Posted July 26, 2022 17 minutes ago, freezer said: Who was it that played the superb ball through for Kirby to score? Beth Mead 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted July 26, 2022 Report Share Posted July 26, 2022 1 hour ago, cityexile said: Going to the semi tomorrow, 10 min drive and £15, so why not. Would usually go for the underdog, but difficult to call that with France and Germany. Extra time and sending offs I guess, but really just hoping for, and expecting, a good game. See you there, hopefully! We're on our way back to Bristol & heading up to MK tomorrow 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freezer Posted July 26, 2022 Report Share Posted July 26, 2022 4 minutes ago, Fjmcity said: Beth mead, scorer of the first and tournament top scorer Thank you. Thought it was but didn't hear anyone praising the fantastic through ball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Admin phantom Posted July 26, 2022 Author Admin Report Share Posted July 26, 2022 1 hour ago, phantom said: Just realised Lauren Smith was the studio reporter for sky sports news for the game tonight Great recognition for her 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted July 26, 2022 Author Admin Report Share Posted July 26, 2022 It wasn't only Farah Williams with the great prediction but Brooke Aspin nailed it too 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted July 26, 2022 Author Admin Report Share Posted July 26, 2022 2 hours ago, SecretSam said: Is that Alex Scott on the beeb? This is Alex Scott 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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