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Soccer: 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup

Discussion in 'General Discussions' started by Chris Noyb, Jul 22, 2023.

  1. Chris Noyb

    Chris Noyb Get in, buckle up, hang on, & be quiet.

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    https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/tournaments/womens/womensworldcup/australia-new-zealand2023/teams

    U.S. Women's National Team

    I'm rooting the US Women's National Soccer Team to win an unprecedented third title.

    Last night they seemed to mostly cruise after building 2-0 lead over Vietnam. I got the impression they could've been much more aggressive on offense, but basically used ball control. It worked, the Vietnam team had very few scoring opportunities on offense.

    The refs also seemed to let them play pretty aggressively; lots of arm grabs, and elbows. And plenty of flops.
     
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  2. pig

    pig Slightly Tilted Donor

    Yeah, it almost looked like an offensive drill. I was surprised they didn't put more in just in case they need goal differential.
     
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  3. Chris Noyb

    Chris Noyb Get in, buckle up, hang on, & be quiet.

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    The Vietnam team did a pretty good job of defending the scoring area around their goal, the US didn't get a lot short chances*. I'm guessing the US doesn't want to show their full game this early, they're saving it until they run into a team that gives them a serious fight.


    * It's obvious I don't know the proper soccer lingo :eek: :p.
     
  4. bobby

    bobby More Than Slightly Tilted ! Donor

    Tonight's game will answer a lot of questions ! Win and we have a good chance of going all the way. Lose and it will be tough to get into the finals.
    xoxoxoo
     
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  5. Chris Noyb

    Chris Noyb Get in, buckle up, hang on, & be quiet.

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    Thanks for the reminder of tonight's game!
     
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  6. bobby

    bobby More Than Slightly Tilted ! Donor

    Looked bad 1st half and good 2nd half... we'll see if they can turn it up for Portugal ????
     
  7. Chris Noyb

    Chris Noyb Get in, buckle up, hang on, & be quiet.

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    They need to turn it up.

    This game was nearly the opposite of the game against Vietnam, fast with constant action.

    The next game is Tuesday at 2am CST. I might be reading about it :D.
     
  8. Chris Noyb

    Chris Noyb Get in, buckle up, hang on, & be quiet.

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  9. Chris Noyb

    Chris Noyb Get in, buckle up, hang on, & be quiet.

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    The USWNT is in big trouble.

    One goal in two games. Four goals in three games.

    If Portugal had been just a tad more patient the shot that hit the sidebar would've scored.

    Having five to six days to prepare for your next opponent isn't helping. Is the team that bad, or is the coach failing to find the right mix of players?

    Can the team gel so that the sum is greater than the parts?
     
  10. Chris Noyb

    Chris Noyb Get in, buckle up, hang on, & be quiet.

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  11. bobby

    bobby More Than Slightly Tilted ! Donor

    Japan looks very dangerous !
     
  12. Chris Noyb

    Chris Noyb Get in, buckle up, hang on, & be quiet.

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    Is anyone surprised?

    US women's head coach Vlatko Andonovski steps down after team's World Cup elimination | CNN

    Mutual agreement:
    "You're going to fire me if I don't resign."
    "Exactly."
    "I agree to resign."
    "We love mutual agreements."


    I felt sorry for the one Aussie player
    that missed two
    what certainly appeared to be
    makeable goals.

    I hope to see the final between Spain & England. I'll root for the team with the longest dry spell, unless my England native wife watches, then I'll route for Spain :D.
     
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  13. bobby

    bobby More Than Slightly Tilted ! Donor

    England better organized
    Spain more passion
    I'm betting on England and rooting for Spain !

    xoxoxoo
     
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  14. Chris Noyb

    Chris Noyb Get in, buckle up, hang on, & be quiet.

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    5:00 AM CST? :confused:

    I'm probably going to miss the championship match.
     
  15. Chris Noyb

    Chris Noyb Get in, buckle up, hang on, & be quiet.

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    Congratulations to
    Selección Española de Fútbol Femenina
    for their 1-0 win over England.

    I've only seen the edited highlights. It appeared that both teams had solid defenses, with England missing what should've(?) been two goals. I didn't see Spain having any easy shots, but it seemed Julie Ertz (England's goalie) played a great game.