AlexLaw76 Posted 20 August, 2023 Share Posted 20 August, 2023 1-0 to Spain. Been coming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weston Super Saint Posted 20 August, 2023 Share Posted 20 August, 2023 ooppps. 1-0 down. Good goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 20 August, 2023 Author Share Posted 20 August, 2023 Good goal, given away because Lucy Bronze over played in midfield then got caught out of position, good finish. Been coming 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 20 August, 2023 Share Posted 20 August, 2023 Ran down a blind alley, the woman left as a result of the run is then unmarked and does the damage. We need to be better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrian lord Posted 20 August, 2023 Share Posted 20 August, 2023 It was on the cards. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted 20 August, 2023 Share Posted 20 August, 2023 As has been said, that was coming. Poor from us in midfield, but a great cross field ball in the build up. Decent finish too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmer Saint Posted 20 August, 2023 Share Posted 20 August, 2023 It's an exciting game - there does seem to be a lack of any sort of marking (especially in the box, oddly), but I'm guessing with the size of the pitch allows more space. Generally very poor in the air as well. However, it is massively end to end and very exciting. I think if you class it as a slightly different game and just watch it for what it is, rather than compare it to the Men's top level game, then it's definitely worth watching. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miltonaggro Posted 20 August, 2023 Share Posted 20 August, 2023 3 minutes ago, Turkish said: I’m surprised no one has called it the greatest save of all time yet like Allison in the champions league final when the striker basically put it straight at the keeper in the only place they could save it I think Bazunu wouldn’t look out of place on this stage, fit in both physically and in terms of positioning. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 20 August, 2023 Author Share Posted 20 August, 2023 Spain are very good playing some lovely stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexLaw76 Posted 20 August, 2023 Share Posted 20 August, 2023 Possibly the shape is not working. Used to see this at Saints when we bizarrely went for 3-at-the-back. Just surrender midfield and invite teams onto your back 5... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrian lord Posted 20 August, 2023 Share Posted 20 August, 2023 Spain playing some lovely stuff. I presume that chesting the ball down to control it is anatomically potentially painful which is another factor inhibiting aerial play? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted 20 August, 2023 Share Posted 20 August, 2023 Should have been 2. Our tactic of not bothering to mark people ain't the wisest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Duckhunter Posted 20 August, 2023 Share Posted 20 August, 2023 The English centre forward has an atrocious touch, get hold of the fucking thing. And the centre halves are donkeys. Keeper did a little jump just as the bird was about to shoot, meaning that she wasn’t set and therefore had no chance of saving what wasn’t a particularly vicious shot. They look knackered already, maybe they should play for less time like the tennis, maybe 30 each half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrian lord Posted 20 August, 2023 Share Posted 20 August, 2023 We can’t get out since going behind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted 20 August, 2023 Share Posted 20 August, 2023 1 minute ago, Lord Duckhunter said: The English centre forward has an atrocious touch, get hold of the fucking thing. And the centre halves are donkeys. Keeper did a little jump just as the bird was about to shoot, meaning that she wasn’t set and therefore had no chance of saving what wasn’t a particularly vicious shot. They look knackered already, maybe they should play for less time like the tennis, maybe 30 each half. If their tennis was 5 sets they'd be playing bloody long matches with those rallies. The mens game can go five sets cos they hang down so many aces or serve/volley quick points. Agree re the keeper though, wasn't set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 20 August, 2023 Author Share Posted 20 August, 2023 Even though offside terrible miss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Who? Posted 20 August, 2023 Share Posted 20 August, 2023 We will find this very hard going now. They will play keep ball. We look leggy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted 20 August, 2023 Share Posted 20 August, 2023 1 minute ago, Dr Who? said: We will find this very hard going now. They will play keep ball. We look leggy! Yep. They're better than us all over the pitch, have more pace, and seem better conditioned. Tough to see a way back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miltonaggro Posted 20 August, 2023 Share Posted 20 August, 2023 Currently bit like saints last season, chasing ball and when a forward gets into space either nobody to pass to or it’s under / over hit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexLaw76 Posted 20 August, 2023 Share Posted 20 August, 2023 Just now, egg said: Yep. They're better than us all over the pitch, have more pace, and seem better conditioned. Tough to see a way back. will it be one of those where they regret not getting a deserved 2nd? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 20 August, 2023 Author Share Posted 20 August, 2023 1 minute ago, egg said: Yep. They're better than us all over the pitch, have more pace, and seem better conditioned. Tough to see a way back. Time to see what this manager is made of Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 20 August, 2023 Author Share Posted 20 August, 2023 Just now, AlexLaw76 said: will it be one of those where they regret not getting a deserved 2nd? They deserve it been the better side by a distance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrian lord Posted 20 August, 2023 Share Posted 20 August, 2023 England look a whole class below Spain on the basis of the first half. need some serious reorganisation at half-time. If the first 10 minutes look equally ropey, it would be time for substitutions. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Duckhunter Posted 20 August, 2023 Share Posted 20 August, 2023 3 minutes ago, egg said: Agree re the keeper though, wasn't set. Even though she’s shit, I like her attitude. Shouting & organising, even dished out a couple of bollockings (is there such a thing in chick games, maybe a clitering is correct terminology). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmer Saint Posted 20 August, 2023 Share Posted 20 August, 2023 Spain leading the tournament in possession and passes. But as we all keep getting told, that's not the way to win matches, let alone tournaments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted 20 August, 2023 Share Posted 20 August, 2023 5 minutes ago, Turkish said: Time to see what this manager is made of Yep, but not sure what she can do tactically against a much better and quicker team. Interestingly, I heard the other day that there's a push to get her involved in the mens game. No details were given and I'm not sure if it was meant as national team level or club level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted 20 August, 2023 Share Posted 20 August, 2023 Just now, Farmer Saint said: Spain leading the tournament in possession and passes. But as we all keep getting told, that's not the way to win matches, let alone tournaments. It is if you do something with the ball, it isn't if you don't and/or give it and concede goals. Very simplistic to say that possession will or won't win you games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 20 August, 2023 Author Share Posted 20 August, 2023 I see there is a light show, taking inspiration from us 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obelisk Posted 20 August, 2023 Share Posted 20 August, 2023 England will get chances but need to be more composed & clinical. I reckon Spain will be feeling pretty comfortable though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintant Posted 20 August, 2023 Share Posted 20 August, 2023 Spain technically have been far superior so far and played some great football so deserve their lead. England look laboured and can't get their passing going. Unless we improve and maybe make some tactical switches in the second half we will not be crowned World Champions. Next goal is crucial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 20 August, 2023 Author Share Posted 20 August, 2023 Big changes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat Posted 20 August, 2023 Share Posted 20 August, 2023 9 minutes ago, Turkish said: I see there is a light show, taking inspiration from us Half time relay? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miltonaggro Posted 20 August, 2023 Share Posted 20 August, 2023 9 minutes ago, Turkish said: I see there is a light show, taking inspiration from us Martine Semmens new job, head of levelling up and razzmatazz at FIFA. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpsaint Posted 20 August, 2023 Share Posted 20 August, 2023 Bronze is having an absolute mare Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 20 August, 2023 Author Share Posted 20 August, 2023 1 minute ago, The Cat said: Half time relay? Any fat blokes in Santa outfits up for it? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miltonaggro Posted 20 August, 2023 Share Posted 20 August, 2023 2 minutes ago, Turkish said: Any fat blokes in Santa outfits up for it? From the crowd shots a great many. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 20 August, 2023 Author Share Posted 20 August, 2023 Reckon Tall Paul gets in either side? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrian lord Posted 20 August, 2023 Share Posted 20 August, 2023 The overall quality of the game has dipped this half. All a bit flat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miltonaggro Posted 20 August, 2023 Share Posted 20 August, 2023 2 minutes ago, Turkish said: Reckon Tall Paul gets in either side? Would be like Gullivers Travels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfc4prem Posted 20 August, 2023 Share Posted 20 August, 2023 Bronze has been a bit shit... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrian lord Posted 20 August, 2023 Share Posted 20 August, 2023 Spain looking like worthy winners at this rate. Some great stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted 20 August, 2023 Share Posted 20 August, 2023 Just now, sfc4prem said: Bronze has been a bit shit... She's had a poor game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micky Posted 20 August, 2023 Share Posted 20 August, 2023 Nearly 2, Spain much better all over the pitch, not looking good for us atm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micky Posted 20 August, 2023 Share Posted 20 August, 2023 Penalty incoming... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted 20 August, 2023 Share Posted 20 August, 2023 Has to be a pen... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 20 August, 2023 Author Share Posted 20 August, 2023 Be surprised if that’s not a penalty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 20 August, 2023 Share Posted 20 August, 2023 7 minutes ago, Turkish said: Reckon Tall Paul gets in either side? Call himself Taller Paula after transitioning 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obelisk Posted 20 August, 2023 Share Posted 20 August, 2023 That'd be a soft penalty if given. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrian lord Posted 20 August, 2023 Share Posted 20 August, 2023 Got to be a penalty. This whole lark about “unnatural limb position” is ridiculous. If there was a contortionist on the pitch, I could understand it, otherwise it’s got to be a penalty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obelisk Posted 20 August, 2023 Share Posted 20 August, 2023 To be fair Walsh has been poor. It'll be given now after all this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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