MF TAZ Posted July 28, 2023 Author Share Posted July 28, 2023 6 minutes ago, The Wall said: Would be great if they won it (they won't). But yeah, you'd then have a few months of the zealots at either end of the spectrum losing their minds off the back of it I think they might do it they’re playing at half their best right now, and are keeping clean sheets US or England winners Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wall Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 I reckon Germany beat us in the quarters. Them or USA, maybe Spain to win it. Can't see past those three Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scram Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 On 27/06/2023 at 09:42, Lowry said: Always good to have international comps down this neck of the woods. Aussies tipped to do very well. Ireland dark horses, what a qualifying story they had. P2 - L2 Out after 2 games Who the hell had them as "dark horses"? They were never gonna be anywhere near the running Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marconi Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 Definite pen overruled by var Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scram Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 And another definite pen not even checked for Ref had a bit of a mare at the end there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddogbob Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 Infantino has apparently knocked it on the head and left after a week. Some Aussies seem to think it's funny that stadiums have empty seats. Some kicking off that FIFA are referring to Brisbane as a different name. Dear FIFA, don't bother with this part of the world for a while. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellis Rimmer Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 2 hours ago, MF TAZ said: If they win the World Cup before the lads were never gonna hear the end of it luckily I’m the kind of person who revels in that kind of thing and will think it’s hilarious 2 hours ago, The Wall said: Would be great if they won it (they won't). But yeah, you'd then have a few months of the zealots at either end of the spectrum losing their minds off the back of it The euros was well received when we won it, not sure why it would be any different with a world cup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wall Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 Don't concede corners against Sweden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scram Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 Germany v Colombia is a great game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEnchanter Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 Colombia were aggressive. Germans didn't like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scram Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 Really good game that Absorbing throughout with a decent couple of twists and turns This looks a really open tournament Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owl.1867 Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 (edited) On 29/07/2023 at 01:10, Maddogbob said: Infantino has apparently knocked it on the head and left after a week. Some Aussies seem to think it's funny that stadiums have empty seats. Some kicking off that FIFA are referring to Brisbane as a different name. Dear FIFA, don't bother with this part of the world for a while. The Aussies who think it's funny are the Murdoch press who have an interest in this code of football not succeeding in Australia. The names thing is Australia finally catching up with what has happened in NZ for a long time and using indigenous place names alongside the settler ones. Edited July 31, 2023 by Owl.1867 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddogbob Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 1 hour ago, Owl.1867 said: The Aussies who think it's funny are the Murdoch press who have an interest in this code of football not succeeding in Australia. The names thing is Australia finally catching up with what has happened in NZ for a long time and using indigenous place names alongside the settler ones. Oh yeah I'm totally aware of the reasons for both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katie melua Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 Thank goodness one of the hosts' understands that in order to win a game and go through, you have to attack as well as scoring a goal. Didn't think Australians would celebrate a 0-0. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owl.1867 Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 10 hours ago, katie melua said: Thank goodness one of the hosts' understands that in order to win a game and go through, you have to attack as well as scoring a goal. Didn't think Australians would celebrate a 0-0. You have to remember that NZ are just straight up poor compared to many of the sides competing. I did notice that they have the same issue as the mens team, as the Phoenix and as every side I've ever seen on a park around NZ; all very well drilled with nice patterns to move up the pitch and solid when defending in banks of four, but absolutely zero cutting edge or ability to play off the cuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradowl Posted August 1, 2023 Share Posted August 1, 2023 Excellent first half from England, 3-0 up and could have been more. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0wl18 Posted August 1, 2023 Share Posted August 1, 2023 That’s not offside. I’m all for verbally explaining the decision too, good step forward but, simply saying ‘number 2 was offside’ isn’t an explanation. Is she offside because she was deemed to be obscuring the ‘keepers view of the initial cross? Context is needed: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scram Posted August 1, 2023 Share Posted August 1, 2023 I agree it wasn't offside - she wasn't involved in the play and it was in a previous phase of play Very harsh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalmJimmers Posted August 1, 2023 Share Posted August 1, 2023 Mary Earps is probably the best female GK in the world. I don't think I've seen her make a mistake. She's saved two decent efforts again today, only beaten by a pen. Great performance this, with a bit of a rotated squad and different formation too. Gives Wiegman something to think about next game. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BridportOwl Posted August 1, 2023 Share Posted August 1, 2023 I only caught the first half, but they looked very sharp, plenty of option at all times and China were just left chasing shadows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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