Thread: Women's World Cup 2023

I thought Kiwis were meant to be really easy going?

Or is that the bird. I dunno.

Originally Posted by armstrong

I thought Kiwis were meant to be really easy going?

Or is that the bird. I dunno.

Beneath that easy going facade lurks a football hooligan.

Originally Posted by armstrong

I thought Kiwis were meant to be really easy going?

From what I've seen, they aren't all 'tongue in cheek'.

Originally Posted by helge

I didn't see any racism.

Lol… not the point you think it is.

July 22 matches
United States v Vietnam (Auckland NZ) 8am Thai time
Zambia v Japan (Hamilton NZ) 2pm
England v Haiti (Brisbane, Aust) 4.30pm

USA by 10

Finally, a chance for the U of S of A to come up against Vietnam and walk away victorious.

Originally Posted by harrybarracuda

Finally, a chance for the U of S of A to come up against Vietnam and walk away victorious.

Who can dethrone the US football team?

It has never been done before.

But the United States women’s national football team (USWNT) is trying to make history by becoming the first side in the sport’s history – among men or women – to win the World Cup three times in a row.

The USWNT have won four out of eight World Cups since the tournament’s inception in 1991. Last time around, in France, the US lifted the trophy without losing a single game, only conceding three goals in seven matches. The team also set the record for the largest margin of victory in a 13-0 win over Thailand in 2019.

In eight World Cups since the first one in 1991, the US has reached the semi-final in every tournament, never finishing below third place.

Originally Posted by prawnograph

The team also set the record for the largest margin of victory in a 13-0 win over Thailand in 2019.

One from history - a similar score possible v Vietnam, will we see any 'humility and grace' from USA players?

'Disgusted and embarrassed!' - USWNT slammed for celebrations in record-breaking World Cup win
Jun 12, 2019

The U.S. women's national team rolled up a record-shattering 13-0 win over Thailand on Tuesday to get the side's World Cup defense off to a flying start.

... their celebrations for the goals scored late on caught some negative attention, particularly from former Canadian national team stars Clare Rustad and Kaylyn Kyle​.

"I just think they could have won with some humility and grace, and they just couldn’t manage to do that," Rustad said on TSN 's broadcast of the match. "Celebrating goals later in the game like this is just completely unnecessary. What is this?"

Kyle was even less pleased, ripping the U.S. players, in particular Morgan, who could be seen counting goals on her fingers, saying she was "disgusted" seeing those kinds of antics from one of the World Cup favorites.

“They’re the No.1 team in the world and for me, I’m disgusted, honestly," she said. "You’re going up against a team that’s first time in the World Cup, they’re just happy to be there. Celebrate, I get it, like a Mallory Pugh. But these people counting their goals, this … I’m embarrassed. I was a female professional athlete; there’s kids watching this and to be celebrating when it’s eight, nine, 10 …

I think the Vietnamese are going to have to use tunnels again.

So there's been a penalty in every game so far.

But much like their countrymen earlier, the plucky Vietnamese ladies were able to repel the great satan on this occasion.

I mean it was a new record for Softest Kick of a Football Ever.

Originally Posted by armstrong

I mean it was a new record for Softest Kick of a Football Ever.

You haven't seen Hal play then.

I surmise that the U of S of A had most of the possession...

"Not the most convincing performance" says the BBC commentator after they ran out 3-0 winners.

Lionesses vs Haiti at 16:30 on ITV.

Engerland Engerland Engerland, etc.

Lionesses get the first VAR rejection.

And they're looking at another possible England penalty.

This time they get it.

Terrific save from the Haitian keeper, but the keeper was off her line so another go.

This time it's in the old onion bag and with England 1-0 it's time for cricket.

Good timing ladies.

1 nil with 25 minutes left, all setup for Haiti to grab an equalizer then winner.

2nd half is rather dull.

I wonder if the commentator will say "Not the most convincing performance" again.

Lot of tramp stamps on show...that's about it.

They made hard work of that.

An enjoyable watch, not least due the pertness of the Haitian goalkeepers breasts.

I'm pretty sure Infantino would take it.