I agree for the France game was the right call but against England I would like us to put the pressure on from the start.
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2023 Women's World Cup
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Given what happened last time we put in a bid, FIFA will go with whoever stumps up the most cash.
Would love to see that. A great way of doing it. Or with Indonesia. Good mix of time zones.
The cynic in me says CTT is right. But wishful thinking is that FIFA learnt at least something from the shocking PR they got over corruption around the Russia and Qatar World Cups, that hopefully there is somewhat better integrity.
I was at the England game (currently waiting at Sydney airport as my flight has been delayed).
I thought for the first 70 mins England largely controlled the game, their goal was either brilliance or a fluke (I haven't seen it back) but their keeper felt generous and gave us 1 back right on half time.
James whilst a great player didn't start the tournament in our first team (Toone did) but she thrived with the formation change which I don't think Toone did yesterday, she largely struggled to get into the game.
The thing that frustrates me for England is the coach, she's well credentialled but seems to like defending a lead, like I said we were dominating the first 70 mins then sat back, she then made wrong substitutions at the wrong times and basically the last 20 mins were Colombia camped in our half. As good as Colombia were, they basically have a very strong forward to hold the ball up and an excellent left winger, but their problem is they look for her at every opportunity that makes them quite predictable to play against (even though people say they are unpredictable, when you are constantly looking for the same pass, I reckon thats pretty predictable).
It will be a cracking game on Wednesday. Personally I think England overall probably have the better talent, but they aren't performing that well as a team and with the crowd, its as close to a 50/50 match as you will get. It may come down to how the Matildas recover from last nights drama.
I'm content though, I went into the tournament wanting an England v Australia quarter final, but its turned out even better now. I now get to go to the WC final next weekend supporting a team, either the country of my birth or the country I choose to live.
I think leadership changes at Fifa have resulted in an overall fairer focus. The previous world cups have been categorised as the Blatter / Platini world cups and leadership has changed knowing that they needed a fresh non-corrupt appearing focus.
I think the Australia v France was essentially a very similar prelude. France probably a slightly more talented side, but maybe not in quite in peak form and as you suggest, home crowd makes a difference.
from a personal POV, Saturday topped the 2017 GF as the best live event I have ever been to. Sorry to say this on a Richmond forum, but it just is. The enormity of the situation, the scale and how it unfolded is off the Richter scale.
Yep a great win last night but the Matildas didn’t have me crying like a baby.
I cried on Saturday. Just a release of emotions after the game. Saturday was also the 10 year anniversary of my dads passing (and my birthday).
I didn’t cry in 2017. Not in the Granny anyway. I did in the Prelim.
Arnold did an unbelievable job of getting up and refocusing.
I have a ticket to the final but not the semi unfortunately. Not for want of trying. Must have hit the refresh button on the resale site 2,000 times in the past week. Sitting at my desk now still trying.
Just a follow up to this. They interviewed the young fan last night and she brought a smile to my face and gave me a good laugh.The reaction from this young fan is priceless
Sam Kerr strips off in act of pure class — news.com.au
Sam Kerr left the Suncorp Stadium turf without a shirt on after giving one fan a moment that commentators could not believe.apple.news
“When I was YOUNGER I didn’t know what I wanted to do. But now I’m OLDER I want to be a Matilda”
She’s 9 years old
I was also wondering what it all means for the traditional powerhouse of female sport in Australia. The unchallenged bastion for generations. That being, netball.
In the background, while the FIFA World Cup has been capturing the nation’s attention, the Diamonds won a netball World Cup. Yet it seemed to capture but a small footnote in the media.
An article I read highlighted that the Matildas each get $135k in prize money for reaching the quarter final. The Diamonds got zero individual prize money for winning their World Cup. Not that the money is not distributed to the players. Just that there is no money.
Obviously a lot spoken about how the tentative inroads other footy codes have made into the female talent pool could be sharply reversed. But quietly in the background, is this yet another nail in the coffin to decline, for one of the traditional mainstays of female sport in this country? Just so much more competition (between sports) for the female athletic talent pool than was the case when netball was at the peak of its powers as a culturally ingrained part of the nation’s sporting scene.
Netball was always going to be in decline as it's considered a "girls" sport. It's where girls were pushed towards when they weren't allowed to play footy, soccer or cricket at school. With the pathways opened up for girls in these other sports, Netball was always going to suffer.
Looks like my daughter is countercultural. Have tried over and over to get her into various sports (some that weren't traditionally considered 'girls sports)'. Soccer is extensively offered at my kid's school. No interest from her. My wife was a really good basketball player, no interest from our daughter. I taught her to kick the footy and tackle her brother (I think tackling her little brother was the only appeal), again, no interest. Athletics (as I have done a lot of athletics coaching), no interest. She naturally swims pretty well, tried to get her to do that - no interest.
Only sports we've had some success getting her to tentatively get involved in are tennis and netball. Tennis I've never felt was considered a pursuit frowned upon for girls (in fact, seemed to be another sport that benefitted from the handful of sports not offering meaningful pathways to girls) and as you say netball a bit peculiar that it was THE girls sport. She does dance too - not strictly sport, but a healthy physical outlet nonetheless.
In fact, the Diamonds are playing a series in Tasmania in October against South Africa. She's not a big sports watcher (and seems beastly careless about the FIFA women's world cup). But is interested in going to have a look at the Diamonds. So I'll encourage it and take her along to keep that flame alive. Not that I'm really into netball, but will be good quality time together.
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Leysy's eldest is 11 and loves netball above all other sports.
Reckon the key is that it is very easy to learn and also that you are forced to be involved in the match.
By that I mean, because of the limit on where you can go on the court, it forces the ball to go through your area.
It also allows you more space. Think this is the appeal at that age above sports like basketball (also plays), football, soccer etc that are just one rolling maul at that age.
Reckon the key is that it is very easy to learn and also that you are forced to be involved in the match.
By that I mean, because of the limit on where you can go on the court, it forces the ball to go through your area.
It also allows you more space. Think this is the appeal at that age above sports like basketball (also plays), football, soccer etc that are just one rolling maul at that age.
Hadn’t thought about it that way Leysy. Mine the same age. Perhaps she’s a bit claustrophobic in the “rolling maul” of those other sports. Hence, maybe why netball and tennis more her cup of tea.
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Apparently 10mins of madness in the Spain vs Sweden semi.
0-0 until the 81st minute when Spain scored to make it 1-0.
Sweden scored 87th minute 1-1.
Spain hit back 88th minute for the 2-1 win.
0-0 until the 81st minute when Spain scored to make it 1-0.
Sweden scored 87th minute 1-1.
Spain hit back 88th minute for the 2-1 win.
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the game was good. lots of Spanish possession and the Swedes looking for set pieces ..
the 10 minutes was nuts. Spain deserved the win.
apparently the Swedish have now lost 5 World Cup semis
Yes, still haven’t been able to find their way into a final after five semi attempts and I think a qtr final exit one year also.
Another interesting bit of info. Spain only debuted in the World Cup in 2015. And have rifled up the rankings in quick time. An example of what I reckon will happen quite rapidly, as the major powerhouse nations with years of pedigree and legacy in the game start to put more resources into the women’s game.
And I believe Spain aren’t even at full strength. Apparently a few of their players boycotted the tournament and made themselves unavailable due to disputes with the coach.
