kacbru Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 Still early, but Australia don't look comfortable. Bit of panicking passing and defending. France seem more composed. Unnamed Trialist 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 As a Spain fan I should prefer the "lesser" team to go through, same with Colombia over England, but Australia have a rather vulgar style and I find it hard to support them. Fine, if they really deserve their win, great, but for me it won't be good for the women's game. That crowd, have they never seen a soccer game before? There seems to be many who are total newbies. I mean, getting that excited for a useless long ball to no one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kacbru Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 Glorious chance out of nothing for Australia. France keeper and defender both deferring to each other. Goal only prevented from a desperation block. Unnamed Trialist 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 (edited) France is a lot worse than I imagined. I guess I am thinking Olympique or PSG and clearly that is a mistake. For me the worst quarter final, with some weak technique, goofy clearances, dumb missed passes. A poor game from France the last 15 m, even with more chances on goal. At least Australia is doing what they should, making it close. You've got to think that England is the best team on this side of the draw by far. Edited August 12, 2023 by Unnamed Trialist kacbru 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kacbru Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 23 minutes ago, Unnamed Trialist said: That crowd, have they never seen a soccer game before? There seems to be many who are total newbies. I mean, getting that excited for a useless long ball to no one. It did sound like the crowd when a team breaks through inside the 22 in a rugby game! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kacbru Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 5 minutes ago, Unnamed Trialist said: You've got to think that England is the best team on this side of the draw by far. I agree, but they are the last team I want to see progress. Really anyone but them. France are better than this, the game vs. Brazil was quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kacbru Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 Shambolic start to the 2nd half for France. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kacbru Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 France reeling now. Kerr has allowed Australia to turn the pressure up a notch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 For me I've seen about 6-7 fouls by Australia that could have deserved a yellow. Maybe not severe, but not clean and in a few cases cynical. One was where Le Sommier is kicked in the face and she's forced off the pitch. If refs are going to ref this way the women's game will stay in its infancy, they are favouring one kind of play that puts us back 20 years. Credit to France for playing through it, they're not super skilled but noble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 Now a goal that should have stood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kacbru Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 3 minutes ago, Unnamed Trialist said: Now a goal that should have stood. If the ref didn't call it, VAR would have. Renard clearly pulled her back with two fistfuls of shirt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 Just now, kacbru said: If the ref didn't call it, VAR would have. Renard clearly pulled her back with two fistfuls of shirt. Didn't see it that clearly then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kacbru Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 Australia defence seems to be happy to get in the way then kick the hell out of the ball. Not pretty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 Just now, kacbru said: Australia defence seems to be happy to get in the way then kick the hell out of the ball. Not pretty. And quite a few of those rebounding off their own players onto French feet. It's not a great match for quality, it's a bit crude at times, but the fitness and focus and both teams staying to the game plan is outstanding. I admit the ref is allowing the French to get away with borderline fouls too. kacbru 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kacbru Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 Bold keeper sub for penalties. Unnamed Trialist 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 (edited) Foord and Kennedy; Le Sommer, Renard and De Almeida. And the keepers. Best players. Edited August 12, 2023 by Unnamed Trialist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kacbru Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 Intense penalties. narduch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narduch Posted August 12, 2023 Author Share Posted August 12, 2023 3 minutes ago, kacbru said: Intense penalties. I know we complain about the legitimacy of penalties but you can't best the drama. Australia advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzie_the_parrot Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 Australia finally do it at the third time of asking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colonel Green Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 Australia has now gone deeper than any WWC host since 2003 (when the US reached the semi-finals and ultimately finished third). narduch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kacbru Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 England - Colombia is quite a different game. High tempo but more control. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kacbru Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 What an entertaining half! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearcatSA Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 6 hours ago, Unnamed Trialist said: Foord and Kennedy; Le Sommer, Renard and De Almeida. And the keepers. Best players. Becho. She looked a big time threat whenever she was on the ball. She changed the dynamic of their offence However, overall, I didn't feel like the French attack was in sync. Lots of energy and commitment there, however, especially in the face of overwheming, vociferous home support. Tough to lose out on penalties. Homer pbp team had me keep the mute on the TSN feed. kacbru 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearcatSA Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 (edited) England, apart from the David Seaman-esque moment on the Santos cross (that was NOT a shot), did a job tactically, capitalized on a couple of big errors and outworked a Colombia side that hit a wall in the energy department and couldn't find another gear. However, the future looks good for this Colombian side going foward. As a funny aside, England demonstrated probably the most reluctant team singing of a national anthem in this tourney. Chuck 3.0 doesn't break the meh level compared to his mum, I guess. Edited August 12, 2023 by BearcatSA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ref Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 I think the absence of Yoreli Rincon in the Colombian squad this World Cup was unfortunate. Coach Nelson Abadia may be called to task for leaving her out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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