Women's World Cup

[abertawe_ram]

Really nice goal from James but the bbc commentary made me want to vomit from my ears, "England activate their cheat code", shut the f*** up. One of those phrases up there with the "hms p*** the league" that people say in terms of boiling my p***

 

Maybe I'm just old and grumpy 

[RoyMac5]

1 minute ago, abertawe_ram said:

Really nice goal from James but the bbc commentary made me want to vomit from my ears, "England activate their cheat code", shut the f*** up. One of those phrases up there with the "hms p*** the league" that people say in terms of boiling my p***

 

Maybe I'm just old and grumpy 

Well you do sound it, to be fair! 😄

Thought we looked somewhat one-paced and cautious with the ball too much of the time. Plus lots of final deliveries/passes in the final third were very poor. Hopefully they're getting better as the competition progresses.

[Srg]

We have like 4 key players out injured, and our best centre back is now only 2 games back from 4 months out. It's going to be a huge challenge to go far in this tournament.

[TigerTedd]

2 hours ago, Jubbs said:

Unbelievable strike from Lauren James to put England 1-0 up.

 

A male keeper would’ve saved it though, innit. 

[TigerTedd]

46 minutes ago, abertawe_ram said:

Maybe I'm just old and grumpy

I think you’ve hit the nail in the head there. Heaven forbid she might say ‘yeet’ or start dabbin (although my kids tell me that’s very a couple of years ago and I’m just catching up). 

[1of4]

I see the women are equalling the men in one respect. Their VAR officials are just as crap as the mens. 

 

[RadioactiveWaste]

3 minutes ago, 1of4 said:

I see the women are equalling the men in one respect. Their VAR officials are just as crap as the mens. 

 

Hate VAR.

Knew as soon as it came in we'd never be rid of it and it wouldn't improve the game.

[therealhantsram]

I seem to have missed the USA games so far, but Spain have looked mighty impressive.

[Van der MoodHoover]

34 minutes ago, therealhantsram said:

I seem to have missed the USA games so far, but Spain have looked mighty impressive.

From what ive seen the USA have looked big and strong and quite fast,but not the most skilful on the ball.

[Bris Vegas]

2 hours ago, RadioactiveWaste said:

Hate VAR.

Knew as soon as it came in we'd never be rid of it and it wouldn't improve the game.

Be interesting to know whether it’s a mutual feeling across Europe.

I just remember the days pre VAR in the Fergie years when Utd were awarded horrendous decisions on a weekly basis. I don’t think the bias towards them was good for the game either.

The idea of VAR is good. The execution of it is rubbish.

[RadioactiveWaste]

I'm not sure the idea was that good TBH, but I'll agree that the execution is is rubbish.

Is anyone really onboard that VAR has removed big team bias though? The data collection now is so huge and so easy I'm sure someone's looked at the question (and probably prove me wrong).

[Carnero]

Has VAR led to more "correct" decisions? Probably.

Has VAR made the game more entertaining? Definitely not!

Scrap it.

[The Scarlet Pimpernel]

I've got a novel idea. Why not respect refs decisions then VAR not needed. 

[FindernRam]

Watched three games now!

To quote Star Trek: Its football Jim but not as we know it!

Won't bother again. 

Another thing. How do you tell the players apart, all blonde ponytails bobbing up and down, not a beard or Mullet in sight.

[Tamworthram]

4 hours ago, The Scarlet Pimpernel said:

I've got a novel idea. Why not respect refs decisions then VAR not needed. 

Surely the purpose of VAR is to ensure correct decisions are arrived at and not to settle disputes. Just respecting the refs decision wouldn’t necessarily achieve this. I’m sure there are plenty of more recent examples but take the Henry “hand ball” against The Republic of Ireland. The ref incorrectly allowed the goal but VAR would certainly have ruled it out.

I think there is a role for VAR to play but it’s clearly not quite working as intended.

[RoyMac5]

4 hours ago, FindernRam said:

Watched three games now!

To quote Star Trek: Its football Jim but not as we know it!

Won't bother again. 

Another thing. How do you tell the players apart, all blonde ponytails bobbing up and down, not a beard or Mullet in sight.

Sweden v Italy was a decent game. 

[The Scarlet Pimpernel]

1 hour ago, Tamworthram said:

Surely the purpose of VAR is to ensure correct decisions are arrived at and not to settle disputes. Just respecting the refs decision wouldn’t necessarily achieve this. I’m sure there are plenty of more recent examples but take the Henry “hand ball” against The Republic of Ireland. The ref incorrectly allowed the goal but VAR would certainly have ruled it out.

I think there is a role for VAR to play but it’s clearly not quite working as intended.

I'm of the opinion VAR only became necessary after pundits picked apart every decision. On the whole the officials are pretty good. If VAR is needed at all it would be better used to punish cheating players. Leave the refs alone and just accept their decisions. 

[RadioactiveWaste]

Well done Columbia!

2-1 win over Germany.

 

[Van der MoodHoover]

2 hours ago, RadioactiveWaste said:

Well done Columbia!

2-1 win over Germany.

 

Tremendous first goal. Missed the rest but sounded exciting.

[RadioactiveWaste]

44 minutes ago, Van der MoodHoover said:

Tremendous first goal. Missed the rest but sounded exciting.

Columbia were playing well with the 1 goal lead, limited germany's chances quite well but then gave a pen late on (keeper took out the striker who was through, as obvious as they get) then deep in added time a header from a corner. Was a pretty enjoyable game and I always like an underdog win.