FIFA Womens World Cup
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When England believed in themselves and played football they had the USA on the ropes.
Unfortunately didn't happen enough.
Ultimately the Americans were more skillful which gave them more time and space on the ball.
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@Bovidae said in FIFA Womens World Cup:
I'd like the Dutch to win it, assuming they get past Sweden.
England could have won that game but didn't take their chances. USA did what they needed to do.
They obviously felt they could win without risking Rapinoe, who has been their standout player. If she plays the margin would probably be greater because she has carried them so far
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@canefan said in FIFA Womens World Cup:
They obviously felt they could win without risking Rapinoe, who has been their standout player. If she plays the margin would probably be greater because she has carried them so far
The commentator said that only 1 USA player has started every game as they have rotated their XI. Lloyd came off the bench in this game.
Neville seems to have based his team around Man City.
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@Bovidae said in FIFA Womens World Cup:
@canefan said in FIFA Womens World Cup:
They obviously felt they could win without risking Rapinoe, who has been their standout player. If she plays the margin would probably be greater because she has carried them so far
The commentator said that only 1 USA player has started every game as they have rotated their XI. Lloyd came off the bench in this game.
Neville seems to have based his team around Man City.
That's pretty balsey in a knock out game. I'm going to watch it later, did Rapinoe play?
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@Bovidae said in FIFA Womens World Cup:
@canefan No.
Must be injured. Only time will tell how bad. It's the knockout so you would think if she was close to fully fit she would have played.
ESPN reports that Rapinoe had a "minor" hammy strain, meant she felt she couldn't play today but will be ready for the final. If she plays it won't be close
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Another nailbiter.
Sweden could easily have won this. Solid from the Netherlands though.
Biggest positive I've seen in both SF matches is all four teams actively going for the win not sitting back and relying on their opponent's mistakes.
As a neutral that's been great to watch.
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@Bovidae said in FIFA Womens World Cup:
I note that all of the USA team play for local clubs, and none play in Europe. Morgan has spent time at Lyon.
Pretty sure that the US league is one of the best in the world. Soccer (as they call it) is the number one sport for women over there, they take it very seriously.
