Admin phantom Posted August 15, 2023 Author Admin Report Share Posted August 15, 2023 40 minutes ago, cidercity1987 said: So the finalists got smashed 4-0 in the group, no chance that happens in the men's tournament. More open in the women's for better or worse Just imagine if the mens current World Cup holders lost to the mighty Saudi Aradia in a group game Wouldn't get that in the ladies tournament.... 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted August 15, 2023 Report Share Posted August 15, 2023 2 hours ago, pillred said: 3 late goals don't change the facts it was overall pretty dreadful I really hope tomorrow's game is more watchable as it would be a shame at the finish to spoil what's been a pretty exiting tournament. I'd take a boring 1-0 same again in the final! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowshed Posted August 15, 2023 Report Share Posted August 15, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, Robbored said: Obviously the manufacturers/designers want their logo noticed but I don’t buy that the placing of the valve makes it more difficult to locate. Even in the heat of the game it’s simple enough at a set play for the taker scan the ball for the valve. Personally I like to see the ball swoosh - it’s quite a skill to execute that particular skill - Christiano Ronaldo springs to mind. This is going off topic but the colours on a ball do make the valve harder to locate. This adds time to the player finding the valve. This adds complexity to practice and matchplay. Take a thousand free kicks and players do a month that is a thousand times complexity has been added to free kick routines. Players training with Nike balls have been known to marker pen the valve so they spend more time concentrating on technique. This complexity is not present with Mitre deltas etc which were formerly pro footballs match ball of choice. Mitre back the valve with colours that make the valve stand out. I don't know what a ball swoosh skill is!! Your probably referring to the knuckleball. A free kick that pros are moving away from due to its inefficiency. Rondaldos knuckle ball has become notoriously inefficient. His knuckle ball success (6%) at far below 10% is not elite level, It is poor. Edited August 15, 2023 by Cowshed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erithacus Posted August 15, 2023 Report Share Posted August 15, 2023 (edited) 'So the finalists got smashed 4-0 in the group' That was their last group game against Japan - they had won the first two 3-0 and 5-0 and were already qualified. We would do well to study that one but won't rely on it - the Spanish are a rising team but have yet to get to the very top. Edited August 15, 2023 by Erithacus typo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillred Posted August 15, 2023 Report Share Posted August 15, 2023 6 hours ago, Super said: I'd take a boring 1-0 same again in the final! We might, not sure about anyone else though, let's hope for a win and a decent game tomorrow and in the final as it will really help inspire a new generation of girls not only here but the rest of the world as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted August 16, 2023 Report Share Posted August 16, 2023 19 hours ago, Sleepy1968 said: Should be a good atmosphere at least, snd I'm looking forward to it. Hopefully @shahanshahan has got his ticket. Unfortunately not! Still back in Bristol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted August 16, 2023 Author Admin Report Share Posted August 16, 2023 England unchanged and Sam Kerr starts for the Aussies, I had a funny feeling those photos of her walking around with that ice pack on her calf yesterday was a bit to convenient to be seen Clearly not 100% match fit so will be interesting to see how she plays, though she may actually suit or defence as they are used to playing against her 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bard Posted August 16, 2023 Report Share Posted August 16, 2023 21 minutes ago, phantom said: England unchanged and Sam Kerr starts for the Aussies, I had a funny feeling those photos of her walking around with that ice pack on her calf yesterday was a bit to convenient to be seen Clearly not 100% match fit so will be interesting to see how she plays, though she may actually suit or defence as they are used to playing against her If we've kept our cool about the spying nonsense and this then we'll have an edge over them. It is indicative of an inferiority complex on the Aussies' part Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erithacus Posted August 16, 2023 Report Share Posted August 16, 2023 7 minutes ago, The Bard said: an inferiority complex on the Aussies' part Aussies don't do that. They are a side, indeed a nation, that gives everything and makes sure they won't have any regrets about the result - just the effort. Not disinclined to a bit of 'media housery' to be sure but they will be more than ready. It is a massive day for women's football in a sports-mad country and important that they do show pride and boost the beautiful game the way our Lionesse have over here. They will approach it as a game where they have nothing to lose. Still think we have the strongest bench of any side, and a coach that can make the right call at the right time. Two teams that have a lot of familiarity especially at WSL level and this will be a tight game, but one that we have the qualities to win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted August 16, 2023 Report Share Posted August 16, 2023 Good luck ladies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted August 16, 2023 Report Share Posted August 16, 2023 Gotta score that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Open End Numb Legs Posted August 16, 2023 Report Share Posted August 16, 2023 Not a big fan of this blue kit. A lot of talk about Kerr, if she isn't 100% then let's knock it about, she won't want to press. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted August 16, 2023 Report Share Posted August 16, 2023 2 minutes ago, Open End Numb Legs said: Not a big fan of this blue kit. A lot of talk about Kerr, if she isn't 100% then let's knock it about, she won't want to press. I actually quite like it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midred Posted August 16, 2023 Report Share Posted August 16, 2023 Presumably the white kit would clash with the yellow of Australia? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted August 16, 2023 Author Admin Report Share Posted August 16, 2023 10 minutes ago, Midred said: Presumably the white kit would clash with the yellow of Australia? May sound daft but I am sure it is to do with partially sighted people, in that we would have both been in light coloured shirts and darks shorts 14 minutes ago, Open End Numb Legs said: A lot of talk about Kerr, if she isn't 100% then let's knock it about, she won't want to press. I like the fact that we are going in hard and roughing up Kerr Ref is a little bit too inconsistent on the petty fouls, giving nothing our way at the moment 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midred Posted August 16, 2023 Report Share Posted August 16, 2023 Ref giving alot of decisions to Australia! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted August 16, 2023 Report Share Posted August 16, 2023 5 minutes ago, Midred said: Ref giving alot of decisions to Australia! Not influenced by 75,000 screaming Aussies. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke_bristol Posted August 16, 2023 Report Share Posted August 16, 2023 What a goal that is 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillred Posted August 16, 2023 Report Share Posted August 16, 2023 6 minutes ago, Midred said: Ref giving alot of decisions to Australia! What a surprise I think if they can the officials will try to give the Aussies any advantage they can, don't be surprised if it's still level after 70 mins we don't have a player "sent off" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted August 16, 2023 Report Share Posted August 16, 2023 Wow 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepy1968 Posted August 16, 2023 Report Share Posted August 16, 2023 Great finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted August 16, 2023 Report Share Posted August 16, 2023 Just now, Super said: Wow Very well taken! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted August 16, 2023 Report Share Posted August 16, 2023 Great strike! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midred Posted August 16, 2023 Report Share Posted August 16, 2023 1 minute ago, pillred said: What a surprise I think if they can the officials will try to give the Aussies any advantage they can, don't be surprised if it's still level after 70 mins we don't have a player "sent off" Do we have you to thank for the goaa? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TV Tom Posted August 16, 2023 Report Share Posted August 16, 2023 Haha, is this commentator Alana Partridge? 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted August 16, 2023 Author Admin Report Share Posted August 16, 2023 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted August 16, 2023 Report Share Posted August 16, 2023 So pleased for Toone, she has struggled to get going in both games up to that point. Hopefully that will get her going back to her best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke_bristol Posted August 16, 2023 Report Share Posted August 16, 2023 1 minute ago, TV Tom said: Haha, is this commentator Alana Partridge? STRIKER! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRock Posted August 16, 2023 Report Share Posted August 16, 2023 Some hit! Shows you can substitute brilliant technique for pure muscle power in shooting velocity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted August 16, 2023 Report Share Posted August 16, 2023 England growing into the game, doing well seeing they don't seem to be getting the same decisions as the Aussies. Nice that the girls/women don't throw themselves around or spit the dummy like some of the men do. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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