World Cup: 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup - II

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YNWA14

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Yeah, that's a penalty. It also probably stopped a sure goal. Tough because there's no way she could get out of the way of that, but it's also hard not to call that given the situation.

I don't agree with the yellow card though.
 

YNWA14

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Man...what a great game though. I feel for Japan, and man are they classy and humble even with such a heart breaking moment at the very end of a game that they played so well in.
 
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All Asian teams are out with the elimination of Japan and China.
USA vs Europe now... Fortunately for the US the European teams will eliminate a bunch of other Europeans (But for that to matter the US has to beat France... That's a handful
 
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And as stated before Europe has made gigantic strides forward in the women's game as indicated by Spain appearance. The US is not going to get anything easy the rest of the way.
 

YNWA14

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That game was a tale of two halves. Dutch were better in the first half and gassed in the 2nd, where Japan looked better and more dangerous.

People should appreciate what a great game that was. Does it suck that it came down to that penalty kick? Yes, but if Japan finished one of its chances, or Miedema buried her chance in the first half the game would have ended differently.

Either way both teams left it all on the field and it was really a spectacular game that I will probably rewatch tonight or tomorrow.

Hats off to the Japanese ladies also for being so classy and humble even in a defeat of that magnitude, timing and heartbreak. Really have a lot of respect for them.

That said, UP THE ORANJE!! Really proud of the Leeuwinnen today. Despite looking absolutely out energy at the end of that game they managed to create one more chance that (IMO) should have been a goal if not for the arm stopping the ball, and the PK was thankfully dispatched. Really resolute showing there to come back from Japan's late pressure.
 

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USA vs Europe now... Fortunately for the US the European teams will eliminate a bunch of other Europeans (But for that to matter the US has to beat France... That's a handful

Indeed. It's the USWMT, aka the dream team vs. the European Gauntlet the rest of the way, in Europe no less. A fun storyline this.
 

YNWA14

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Also, just to show the PK that was awarded:

The following ‘handball’ situations, even if accidental, will be a free kick:
• the ball goes into the goal after touching an attacking player’s hand/arm
• a player gains control/possession of the ball after it has touches their hand/arm
and then scores, or creates a goal-scoring opportunity
the ball touches a player’s hand/arm which has made their body unnaturally
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• the ball touches a player’s hand/arm when it is above their shoulder (unless the player has deliberately played the ball which then touches their hand/arm)

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It's not just about chopping the arms off...that has always been, and will always be called. If not for the arm being out that ball goes right into the top corner. You just can't do that, intentional or not.
 
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I think we all know what handball is. Just some calls are more ridiculous than others, for example, the ball hits a different part of your body first then hits your arm and the one like this one where the range is too close for you to even react in time to move your arm.
 

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Also, just to show the PK that was awarded:



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It's not just about chopping the arms off...that has always been, and will always be called. If not for the arm being out that ball goes right into the top corner. You just can't do that, intentional or not.
The counter argument is that having your hands by your sides is natural and it's much more unnatural to play with your arms tucked behind your back or into your body.
 
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That game was a tale of two halves. Dutch were better in the first half and gassed in the 2nd, where Japan looked better and more dangerous.

People should appreciate what a great game that was. Does it suck that it came down to that penalty kick? Yes, but if Japan finished one of its chances, or Miedema buried her chance in the first half the game would have ended differently.

Either way both teams left it all on the field and it was really a spectacular game that I will probably rewatch tonight or tomorrow.

Hats off to the Japanese ladies also for being so classy and humble even in a defeat of that magnitude, timing and heartbreak. Really have a lot of respect for them.

That said, UP THE ORANJE!! Really proud of the Leeuwinnen today. Despite looking absolutely out energy at the end of that game they managed to create one more chance that (IMO) should have been a goal if not for the arm stopping the ball, and the PK was thankfully dispatched. Really resolute showing there to come back from Japan's late pressure.
What went wrong for Canada at Women's World Cup?

Christine Sinclair, the 36-year-old captain who has seen the program develop throughout her storied career, called this team the best the country had ever produced heading into a major tournament. An ideal blend of young talent and veteran savvy, highlighted by Sinclair, created a legitimate belief that Canada could be in line for its best-ever World Cup finish.

Matching the quarterfinal berth from four years ago was the minimum projection.

Well, about that.

:laugh:
 

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About to take off for Paris. Super excited to see USA v France on Friday... Got my seat assignments and we're 10 rows behind the net...

The Men's World Cup was a blast last year even without the US involved... This will be on another level.
 
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About to take off for Paris. Super excited to see USA v France on Friday... Got my seat assignments and we're 10 rows behind the net...

The Men's World Cup was a blast last year even without the US involved... This will be on another level.
tickets are sky high right now

u gonna be in the arena
 

YNWA14

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USA hasn't scored from open play for 259 minutes. Almost three games.

Should be interesting to see if they rely on set pieces/penalties vs. France.
 
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