Australian Kiwi Posted August 11, 2023 Report Share Posted August 11, 2023 This Japan-Sweden game is amazing. Looking like a World Cup of massive upsets and wins for the underdogs ! If Japan is out now, then maybe.. just maybe.. Australia could have a chance of making it to the final if it can overcome France . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Rols Posted August 11, 2023 Report Share Posted August 11, 2023 (edited) Oof! That was tense enough already. Imagine what I’m going to be a like tomorrow! 5 hours ago, SportLightning said: I'm hoping for a first time winner of the FIFA Women's World Cup of 2023. Well, you get your wish (also what I was hoping for). Someone’s going to get their first star. Edited August 11, 2023 by Sir Rols Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob2012 Posted August 11, 2023 Report Share Posted August 11, 2023 Seriously impressive from Sweden to neutralise Japan the way they did. They ran out of steam towards the end and nearly ended up losing their 2 goal lead, but deserved winners. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoshi Posted August 11, 2023 Report Share Posted August 11, 2023 (edited) Well bang goes my theory that Japan were big favourites. I don't want to pass it to anyone else now as it looks like a curse... but I guess we can't rule Sweden out. They haven't been noticed but you don't knock out the most successful team in history then the best team at the tournament by chance. Edit: just realised we could have a Sweden v Australia final... the @Sir Rols derby! Edited August 11, 2023 by yoshi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexjc Posted August 11, 2023 Report Share Posted August 11, 2023 Oh boy are the Dutch supporters' bad sports... Made such a racket heading into the stadium before the match...Only to leave all angry and grumpy after... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durban Sandshark Posted August 11, 2023 Report Share Posted August 11, 2023 1 hour ago, Alexjc said: Oh boy are the Dutch supporters' bad sports... Made such a racket heading into the stadium before the match...Only to leave all angry and grumpy after... Join the club with their American counterparts--the angry and grumpy part. Lineth Beerensteyn kinda got what she deserved after gloating with her "Yes Bye" quote despite her good shot on goal effort versus Spain. But that doesn't change the fact what that disgrace of a USWNT program did--you should've won, you idiots, you should be marching towards this stage... Kinda glad Japan is out because of that incompetence from the Americans leading to Japan wrongfully winning back in 2011 and don't want to be reminded of that had they won here despite being highly-rated. The Japanese still didn't deserve to win that 12 years ago. We are now assured of a new Women's World Cup champion joining the club with its first star and Nadeshiko now thankfully eliminated, yes. While exciting and reflective of the new 32-team expansion (may like to see 48 like the men, keep the intercontinental tournament), that wrath on the USWNT should be indictive--the post IS coming! Should've been you beating Japan or Spain! Would like to see Australia, France (to finally fufill its longstanding potential), England, or Spain to win it all. Sweden's Blagult neutralized the seemingly adaptable red-hot Japanese somehow, who played intelligently. I actually thought Sweden would win because of their organization, height, goalie, pressing, defense, attack, physicality, and set piece skills. Japan got things wrong and started off late instead of guns ablazing, fluidity, and with urgency. Weren't those the case in the opening hour, they'd be advancing even with those near misses. That Auckland game night, they got things wrong and struggled with possession. Suffered and never recovered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Rols Posted August 11, 2023 Report Share Posted August 11, 2023 8 hours ago, yoshi said: just realised we could have a Sweden v Australia final... the @Sir Rols derby! My Dad mentioned this possibility right before the match last night. I don’t want to dare to dream yet… I’m already tense with 10 hours to go till kick off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SportLightning Posted August 12, 2023 Report Share Posted August 12, 2023 We'll see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SportLightning Posted August 12, 2023 Report Share Posted August 12, 2023 I think it's Sweden vs. France. Both of these European football nations have been amazing throughout this tournament. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob2012 Posted August 12, 2023 Report Share Posted August 12, 2023 Enforcing the rules around keepers but not around penalty takers during this shoot out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Rols Posted August 12, 2023 Report Share Posted August 12, 2023 Fark!!!!!! My nerves and heart couldn’t have taken more of that. Jeezus that was tough to watch. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotguy II Posted August 12, 2023 Report Share Posted August 12, 2023 Now we just need Colombia to cap off a good day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Rols Posted August 12, 2023 Report Share Posted August 12, 2023 (edited) Okay, now I’m a bit more composed…. Australia was already in the grip of Matildas fever before. Now it’s just primed to self combust. Honestly, this is probably easily and by far our biggest shared sports moment since the 2000 Olympics. Personally, I’m happy we got to the semis. Anything else now will be just icing on the cake (though I’ll be overjoyed if my Dad and I can see a Sweden-Oz final happen. I can’t believe that prospect’s still alive. And I’d have a consolation foot in both camps if…) Edited August 12, 2023 by Sir Rols Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoshi Posted August 12, 2023 Report Share Posted August 12, 2023 That was one hell of a shootout - and so far I'm not too optimistic about England not putting us through it again later Australia v England semi would be wonderful, although tbh I'd rather that was the final - it's been great to see you embracing it so much & even as an Arsenal supporting Pom I like Sam Kerr so they'd be my second team Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Rols Posted August 12, 2023 Report Share Posted August 12, 2023 Honestly, I’m in two minds about meeting England in the semis. On the one hand, yes, a great match-up. On the other hand, after the torrid Ashes series, I think we need a break and a cool down from each other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob2012 Posted August 12, 2023 Report Share Posted August 12, 2023 Yes!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palette86 Posted August 12, 2023 Report Share Posted August 12, 2023 @yoshi2-1 now go England,England. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob2012 Posted August 12, 2023 Report Share Posted August 12, 2023 Very good win that, bring on Australia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexjc Posted August 12, 2023 Report Share Posted August 12, 2023 Jaaaayyysus! Now Australia is in a whole new world. Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoshi Posted August 12, 2023 Report Share Posted August 12, 2023 Well it's a win - still yet to see England do anything other than scrape it when it matters though. Bring on the football Ashes! (Rols your Ashes weren't torrid - where's the urn?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob2012 Posted August 12, 2023 Report Share Posted August 12, 2023 5 minutes ago, yoshi said: Well it's a win - still yet to see England do anything other than scrape it when it matters though. Hmm, think you're underselling the performance there. Colombia had a strong ten minutes in the first half when they scored and came on strong towards the end of the game as they had to, otherwise it was England on top. I don't think we were ever going to win that one comprehensively, it always looked like a tight, physical game. I'm happy enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoshi Posted August 12, 2023 Report Share Posted August 12, 2023 Hmm fair point - I guess I'm just concerned about how we'll go against Australia without a big improvement. With all due respect to Colombia, Australia at home with a fully fit Sam is several levels up as a challenge. Looking forward to 2027 to see how this Colombia improve, they should be a big threat to everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob2012 Posted August 12, 2023 Report Share Posted August 12, 2023 It'll be a different type of game, I suspect we'll be able to play more freely than we could against Nigeria or Colombia. Hard to judge how we'll get on v Australia based on the last two games tbh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob2012 Posted August 12, 2023 Report Share Posted August 12, 2023 I will say one thing, I think that stadium needs a bigger screen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotguy II Posted August 12, 2023 Report Share Posted August 12, 2023 What really annoys me is if (highly likely) England make the final, that evil beast James will make a smug triumphant return as if nothing has happened with the english media making her a saint and all is forgiven and forgotten. the Australian players better watch their backs literally lol If she gets to lift that trophy that scene will be sickening to the core to watch. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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