Amusing watching soccer played in an Aussie rules football stadium.
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terben
@Trollhattan: None of the games are being played in an Aussie Rules venue, especially the two games today in NZ. Wellington Regional Stadium is a rugby union/cricket/football stadium.
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terben
Sweden def. Japan 2-1. Japan were 2-0 down before they decided to throw everything at the Swedes, who tired badly. Japan missed a penalty after 76 minutes but scored from regular play 10 minutes later. Japan attacked ferociously in the 10 minutes of extra time but couldn’t get past the Swedish defence. A great game to watch, now I have to cook some dinner.
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eclare
Anyone watching Le Bleues vs The Matildas?
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eclare
Whoa! French GK is not playing well.
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eclare
Nil at the half. French are lucky, their GK is totally out of sorts.
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Mike E
@eclare: their backline is a little shaky too… jittery play in front of a partisan crowd, makes one marvel at the US triumph in Paris back in ’19 under similar circumstances.
Anyway
Lauren James suspended for 2 games – well-deserved.
I’m looking forward to tonight’s games. My prediction is Spain v Japan semi.
Trollhattan
@Anyway: 1-1 in OT2. Yeesh.
Trollhattan
Amusing watching soccer played in an Aussie rules football stadium.
terben
@Trollhattan: None of the games are being played in an Aussie Rules venue, especially the two games today in NZ. Wellington Regional Stadium is a rugby union/cricket/football stadium.
terben
Sweden def. Japan 2-1. Japan were 2-0 down before they decided to throw everything at the Swedes, who tired badly. Japan missed a penalty after 76 minutes but scored from regular play 10 minutes later. Japan attacked ferociously in the 10 minutes of extra time but couldn’t get past the Swedish defence. A great game to watch, now I have to cook some dinner.
eclare
Anyone watching Le Bleues vs The Matildas?
eclare
Whoa! French GK is not playing well.
eclare
Nil at the half. French are lucky, their GK is totally out of sorts.
Mike E
@eclare: their backline is a little shaky too… jittery play in front of a partisan crowd, makes one marvel at the US triumph in Paris back in ’19 under similar circumstances.
eclare
@Mike E:
True
Mike E
Sam Kerr with the instant mojo, the field is tilting for AUS
eclare
Ouch! Boot to the face!
Mike E
Such a hard fought match!
eclare
@Mike E:
It is, really even. Wonder if we’ll get free soccer?
eclare
Free soccer! How do these players have anything left in the tank?
Mike E
Penalties.
eclare
PK’s
Mike E
Wow. Into sudden death.
Mike E
Matildas waltzing!
eclare
Wowza
Anyway
Colombian national anthem is Fierce!!
Mike E
Góooooool!
Mike E
Goooooooal!