Women's World Cup

[fitz]

I've been against VAR until now. That was more entertaining than most of last season's prem games purely because of the VAR ****ery. Have it for throw ins etc.

 

[City Fan]

More quality goalkeeping in that game.

 

[Feriol]

This world cup is my first experience of watching women's football and I've been generally impressed with the quality. I think there is perhaps a lack of flair players, and goalkeepers aren't great, but I've enjoyed it.

Camaroon's behaviour was very disappointing and unprofessional, but shouldn't be considered a reflection on the professionalism shown in general.

 

[BlueNotes]

Canada outclassed last night by a more talented, experienced and physical Sweden. Canada started ok, and had the majority of the possession but couldn't find a way through Sweden's organised defence. Canada were shape-shifting in an attempt to be creative but to no avail, and the usually inspirational Beckie (who plays for Man City) wasn't on form and became wayward - her poor pass leading to Sweden's goal. Their heads dropped and they became frantic. Individuals still performed (Buchanan, Scott, Lawrence) and the enthusiasm was there but the team slowly unravelled. But they are a young side (Sinclair aside) so they will hopefully learn from it.

 

[Lako42]

This thread took a predictable turn.

Not as predictable as you making this comment

 

[Blaarev]

Not as predictable as you making this comment

Which is not as predictable as you making that comment

 

[homer]

Which is not as predictable as you making that comment

Yes, but I predicted several weeks ago that you would make that exact comment

 

[Blaarev]

Yes, but I predicted several weeks ago that you would make that exact comment

And I have it from informed sources that alex predicted months ago that you would come with that prediction.

 

[Lako42]

And I have it from informed sources that alex predicted months ago that you would come with that prediction.

So predictable

 

[Blaarev]

So predictable

Indeed

 

[BlueNotes]

If it is all so predictable, can someone tell me the eventual winners please?

I know, I know, the next remark is oh so predictable

 

[Brown Nose]

I have zero interest in this competition or any woman's sport but it's not for the reason you probably predict.

I hope that, in a generation, the idea of a women's world cup will be outdated. I don't believe in sports being separated by sex. Ability should be the only thing that matters.

If a woman is good enough, she should be able to play for a proper team, not a pale imitation. The best player the world has ever seen (Messi) is small and slightly built. There is no reason why women couldn't excel in 'proper' football.

As it stands, all women's sports are rightly treated as second rate. Because they are.

 

[BlueNotes]

I stand corrected. I didn't see that coming!

 

[Blaarev]

I have zero interest in this competition or any woman's sport but it's not for the reason you probably predict.

Oh, but it is very much so!

 

[homer]

Nice start, ladies

 

[Blaarev]

 

[BlueNotes]

Norway haven't turned up. Hope they do 2nd half. England the better side and worth their 2 goal lead.

 

[pork pie fox]

England’s defending has been shite at times and was just there, too. Won’t be able to get away with that against better teams.

 

[Ike O'Noclassed]

Fantastic strike from Lucy Bronze for England’s third ... and of course they immediately cut away to Golden Balls in the Stand.

 

[homer]

Hope’s back on tonight