Women's World Cup 2019 Thread

Jokester · 19 Jun 2019 at 21:20

Bloody good game this, some of these women are good enough for the men’s team

Scotland almost showboating at times.

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3-0

Marsman · 19 Jun 2019 at 21:26

There have been some good saves in the England v Japan match. I didn't watch the USA v Chile match, but I see there was a really great save from the Chilean keeper. Also a good performance from the Argentine keeper against England. Some good positives for goalkeeping in the women's game, which does some criticism.

Scotland 3-0 up and with a good chance of going through.

RevBillyG said:
Gotta say, I'm thoroughly enjoying the competition (nice to see players trying to win the ball rather than the foul). loads of games being shown on the TV over here.
Is there much being shown in the UK? This thread seems a little quiet or is there not that much interest?

I think all games are on the BBC; whether it's one of the three channels (one, two, four), the red button or on iPlayer.

Varying reasons the thread is pretty quiet; it's international football; reasons mentioned by stig, and those members who have no interest in the women's game.

Jokester · 19 Jun 2019 at 21:32

3-1 now, but can see Scotland getting one more yet.

Edit: Disaster 3-2

Marsman · 19 Jun 2019 at 21:35

Well that's interesting to say the least...

Not good for Scotland's goal difference should the score end as it is.

Jokester · 19 Jun 2019 at 21:39

Keeper did well enough just to turn it on to the bar, but that will hurt our chances.

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**** they’re losing their composure

Marsman · 19 Jun 2019 at 21:41

Women learning from the men in regards to time wasting.

Jokester · 19 Jun 2019 at 21:42

That was a blatant penalty

Maybe not

Marsman · 19 Jun 2019 at 21:43

Yep.

Marsman · 19 Jun 2019 at 21:45

Actually that is closer than I thought. Tough one, because the defender does get a slight touch on the ball.

Jokester · 19 Jun 2019 at 21:47

Marsman said:
Actually that is closer than I thought. Tough one, because the defender does get a slight touch on the ball.

Aye, wasn’t sure if the ball sped up from a touch there or not.

Marsman · 19 Jun 2019 at 21:47

Terrible from the Scotland players. Really disappointing to see that.

Jokester · 19 Jun 2019 at 21:47

Get out!!!

The_One · 19 Jun 2019 at 21:48

Jokester said:
Bloody good game this, some of these women are good enough for the men’s team

Scotland almost showboating at times.

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Jokester · 19 Jun 2019 at 21:48

**** off, your not VARing that.

Marsman · 19 Jun 2019 at 21:49

Well, VAR certainly provides some talking points.

The_One · 19 Jun 2019 at 21:49

Scotland

Jokester · 19 Jun 2019 at 21:50

Marsman said:
Well, VAR certainly provides some talking points.

Indeed.

You would have to retake every bloody penalty if they do that.

Jokester · 19 Jun 2019 at 21:52

Refs lost control of the game now

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None of the players are shaking the refs hand, not even the Argentinians

robfosters · 19 Jun 2019 at 21:55

That’s absolute crap!

VAR can be so good, but it’s being ruined. How can you dive for a penalty without a little forward movement? It happens with 99% of dives from keepers. It’s natural.

Marsman · 19 Jun 2019 at 21:56

Agreed on both accounts. Terrible end to the match.

VAR is a double edged sword. It can really help, but if penalties like the one in this match are retaken, then what confidence can a keeper have to make a save if they are not totally focused on making a save and have half a mind on whether they are staying on the line.

They really need to sort that out, because that is one aspect where VAR is terrible.